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释义 | lump1 nounlump2 verb lumplump1 /lʌmp/ ●●○ noun [countable] ![]() ![]() EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Thesaurus
THESAURUS► piece Collocations an amount of something that has been cut or separated from the main part: · Could I have another piece of cake?· a piece of broken glass· Emma cut the pie into eight pieces. ► bit a piece. Bit is more informal than piece and is often used about smaller pieces: · The notes were written on bits of paper.· He threw a bit of wood onto the fire. ► lump a small piece of something solid or firm that does not have a regular shape: · two lumps of sugar· a lump of coal· a lump of clay ► scrap a small piece of paper, cloth etc that is no longer needed: · I wrote the phone number on a scrap of paper.· The dog was eating scraps of food off the floor. ► strip a long narrow piece of cloth, paper etc: · a strip of cloth· The leather had been cut into strips. ► sheet a thin flat piece of something such as paper, glass, or metal: · a blank sheet of paper· a sheet of aluminium ► slice a thin flat piece of bread, cake, meat etc cut from a larger piece: · a slice of pizza· Cut the tomatoes into thin slices. ► chunk a piece of something solid that does not have a regular shape – used especially about food, rock, or metal: · The fruit was cut into large chunks.· a chunk of bread ► hunk a large piece with rough edges, which has been cut or has broken off a bigger piece of food, rock etc: · a big hunk of cheese· hunks of concrete ► block a piece of something solid, which has straight sides: · concrete blocks· a block of cheese· a block of ice ► slab a thick flat piece of stone, or of cake, meat etc: · The floor had been made from stone slabs.· a slab of beef ► cube a piece that has six square sides – used especially about food: · a cube of sugar· ice cubes ► wedge a piece that has a thick end and a pointed end, and is shaped like a triangle – used especially about food and metal: · a wedge of cheese ► bar a block of soap, chocolate, candy, or metal, which has straight sides: · a chocolate bar· a bar of soap· gold bars worth more than £26 million ► rasher British English a slice of bacon: · I usually have two rashers of bacon for breakfast. Longman Language Activatorto make someone cry► make somebody cry · David often teases his little sister and makes her cry.· She was so unhappy that the slightest thing made her cry. ► reduce somebody to tears to make someone cry by behaving unkindly or by making them feel sad: · He shouted at Louise and in the end reduced her to tears.· Sam was almost reduced to tears by the sight of his mother in a hospital bed. ► bring tears to somebody's eyes/bring a lump to somebody's throat to make someone start to cry, or nearly start to cry : · Just the thought of saying goodbye to Craig brought tears to her eyes.· Outside the sharpness of the cold made him cough and brought tears to his eyes.· This movie is guaranteed to bring a lump to your throat. almost crying► be close to tears/be on the verge of tears · The lesson was going very badly and the student teacher was close to tears.· Fiona was on the verge of tears as the train pulled out of the station. ► have a lump in your throat to have a tight feeling in your throat and feel that you might start crying: · I had a lump in my throat watching Rick go up to get his prize.bring a lump to somebody's throat: · The sight of the soft green hills of her homeland brought a lump to her throat. ► fight back tears to try very hard not to cry even though you are almost crying: · Bill fought back his tears and tried to comfort Sarah's mother.· I quickly left the room, fighting back tears of rage and frustration. a piece that does not have a regular shape► chunk a piece of something solid that does not have a regular shape: · a can of pineapple chunkschunk of: · A large chunk of plaster had fallen from the ceiling.· Peanut butter is best spread on chunks of crusty bread.cut/break etc something into chunks : · Cut the potatoes into chunks and boil them for 15 minutes. ► lump a small piece of something solid that does not have a regular shape: · There are a lot of lumps in this sauce.lump of: · Throw a few more lumps of coal on the fire.· I was almost hit by a lump of rock that fell from the cliff. ► hunk a large, irregularly-shaped piece of something, especially food, that has been cut or torn from a bigger piece: hunk of meat/bread/cheese etc: · For lunch I had cheese with a hunk of bread and a glass of red wine.· Jack cut off a hunk of meat and handed it to Simon. ► dollop a piece of a thick liquid or soft substance, usually served from a spoon: dollop of: · He put a dollop of honey on his bread and spread it around with a knife.· Louise watched as the dollop of mashed potato fell onto her plate. something that sticks out► bulge something, especially a part of the body, that sticks out in a rounded shape: · Her tailored suit fitted neatly, hiding the slight bulges of middle-age.· At five months pregnant, the bulge was beginning to show. ► lump something, especially something small, that sticks up in a rounded shape from your skin or from a surface: · She saw a lump under the bedclothes.· He put the gun in his pocket, where it made a slight lump.· He had a lump on his forehead the size of a golf ball. ► bump something that sticks up in a rounded shape, especially from the surface of something: · The car rattled every time it went over a bump.· A small bump had started to develop over Irene's eye.· I nearly stumbled over a bump in the ground. WORD SETS► Foodabalone, nounacetic acid, nounadditive, nounaftertaste, nounà la carte, adjectiveal dente, adjectivealfresco, adjectiveambrosia, nounangelica, nounaniseed, nounantipasto, nounappetizer, nounarrowroot, nounbad, adjectivebaker, nounbaking powder, nounbaking soda, nounbanana split, nounbanger, nounbanquet, nounbanqueting hall, nounbarbie, nounbarley, nounbasil, nounbass, nounbatch, nounbay leaf, nounBBQ, nounbean, nounbean curd, nounbeansprout, nounbeef, nounbeefburger, nounbeefsteak, nounbeet, nounbell pepper, nounberry, nounbetel, nounbetel nut, nounbicarbonate of soda, nounbilberry, nounbill of fare, nounbinge, nounbinge, verbbistro, nounblackberry, nounblack-eyed bean, nounblack pepper, nounblack pudding, nounblend, verbblend, nounblueberry, nounboard, nounbolt, verbbone, verbbon vivant, nounbony, adjectivebox lunch, nounbramble, nounbran, nounbrandy butter, nounbrasserie, nounbrawn, nounbreakfast, nounbrisket, nounbroiler, nounbroiler chicken, nounbroth, nounbrown rice, nounbrunch, nounbubble gum, nounbuckwheat, nounbuffet, nounbun, nounbus, verbbusboy, nounbutcher, nounbutcher, verbbutchery, nounbuttercream, nounbutty, nouncafé, nouncafeteria, nouncaff, nouncaffeine, nouncake, nouncan, verbcandy, nouncanned, adjectivecapon, nouncapsicum, nouncaraway, nouncarbohydrate, nouncare package, nouncarvery, nouncassava, nouncater, verbcaterer, nouncatering, nouncatsup, nouncatwalk, nouncayenne pepper, nouncereal, nouncheese, nounchef, nouncherry tomato, nounchickpea, nounchilli, nounChinese, nounchip shop, nounchives, nounchocolate, nounchocolatey, adjectiveChristmas dinner, nounchuck steak, nouncitric acid, nouncitron, nounclotted cream, nounclub sandwich, nouncob, nouncobbler, nouncocoa, nouncocoa bean, nouncoconut milk, nouncoffee house, nouncoffee shop, nouncold cuts, nouncold storage, nouncold store, nouncommissary, nounconcentrate, nouncondensed milk, nouncondiment, nouncone, nounconfection, nounconfectioner, nounconfectioner's sugar, nounconfectionery, nounconserve, nouncontent, nouncontinental breakfast, nounconvenience food, nouncook-chill, adjectivecooker, nouncookie, nouncooking, nouncooking oil, nouncorn bread, nouncorn chip, nouncorncob, nouncorned beef, nouncornet, nouncornflakes, nouncornflour, nouncornmeal, nouncorn on the cob, nouncorn pone, nouncornstarch, nouncorn syrup, nouncottage cheese, nouncotton candy, nouncourgette, nouncourse, nouncover charge, nouncrab, nouncrab apple, nouncracker, nouncrackling, nouncranberry, nouncrayfish, nouncream, nouncream cheese, nouncream cracker, nouncreamer, nouncreamy, adjectivecress, nouncrisp, nouncrisp, adjectivecrispbread, nouncrispy, adjectivecroissant, nouncroquette, nouncrouton, nouncrumb, nouncrumpet, nouncrunchy, adjectivecrust, nouncrusty, adjectivecrystallized, adjectivecucumber, nouncud, nouncuisine, nouncupcake, nouncurd, nouncurdle, verbcurrant, nouncustard, nouncut, nouncutlet, noundainty, nounDanish pastry, noundate, noundefrost, verbdelicacy, noundemerara sugar, noundesiccated, adjectivedevilled, adjectivedevour, verbdiabetic, adjectivedigest, verbdigestible, adjectivedill, noundill pickle, noundine, verbdiner, noundining car, noundinner, noundinner dance, noundinner party, noundinner theater, noundinnertime, noundissolve, verbdoggy bag, noundoily, noundollop, noundough, noundown, verbdrain, verbdredge, verbdried, adjectivedried fruit, noundripping, noundrumstick, noundry goods, noundunk, verbEaster egg, nouneat, verbeatery, nouneating apple, nouneats, nounEccles cake, nounéclair, nounEdam, nounedible, adjectiveeel, nounegg, nouneggplant, nounegg roll, nounelevenses, nounendive, nounEnglish breakfast, nounEnglish muffin, nounentrée, nounepicure, nounescalope, nounevaporated milk, nounfast food, nounfeed, verbfeed, nounfeta cheese, nounfig, nounfilbert, nounfillet, verbfilling, adjectivefilling, nounfilo, nounflounder, nounfloury, adjectiveflyblown, adjectivefoil, nounfoodstuff, nounforage, nounfork, verbfortify, verbfreeze-dried, adjectiveFrench bean, nounFrench bread, nounFrench dressing, nounFrench fry, nounFrench loaf, nounFrench stick, nounfries, nounfromage frais, nounfrozen, adjectivefruit, nounfudge, nounfull-fat, adjectivegaram masala, noungarlic, noungarnish, noungarnish, verbgastronomic, adjectivegastronomy, noungel, verbginger, nounglass, nounglassware, noungolden raisin, noungoody, noungourmand, noungrain, nounGranary, adjectivegranulated, adjectivegreasy, adjectivegreasy spoon, noungreen, adjectivegrill, noungristle, noungrocer, nounground, adjectiveground beef, noungrub, noungruel, nounguava, noungum, noungumball, noungumbo, noungumdrop, nounhalal, adjectivehalibut, nounham, nounhamburger, nounhaunch, nounhead table, nounhealth food, nounheart, nounhearty, adjectiveheat, nounherb, nounhigh tea, nounhome economics, nounhot dish, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveiceman, nounindigestible, adjectiveindigestion, nouninedible, adjectiveinfected, adjectiveingest, verbinn, nouninsipid, adjectiveintake, nounirradiate, verbjellied, adjectivejoint, nounjuice, nounjuicy, adjectivejunk, nounjunk food, nounknuckle, nounkosher, adjectivelaxative, nounlean, adjectiveleavings, nounleg, nounlight, adjectiveliquorice, nounlive, adjectiveloaf, nounlocker, nounloin, nounlotus, nounlukewarm, adjectivelump, nounlunch, nounlunch, verblunchbox, nounlunch break, nounluncheon, nounlunch hour, nounlunchroom, nounlunchtime, nounluscious, adjectivemace, nounMadeira cake, nounmain course, nounmaitre d', nounmaize, nounmandarin, nounmandarin orange, nounmangetout, nounmango, nounmaple syrup, nounmargarine, nounmarge, nounmarmalade, nounmarrow, nounmarshmallow, nounMason jar, nounmasticate, verbmature, adjectivemature, verbmeal, nounmealie, nounmealtime, nounmealy, adjectivemeat, nounmeat-packing, nounmeaty, adjectivemellow, adjectivementhol, nounmentholated, adjectivemenu, nounmess, nounmess, verbmess hall, nounmilk chocolate, nounmillet, nounmince, nounmint, nounmocha, nounmolasses, nounmoreish, adjectivemorsel, nounmouldy, adjectivemouth, nounmouthful, nounMSG, nounmunch, verbmung bean, nounmush, nounmushroom, nounmustard, nounnibble, verbnibble, nounnosh, nounnourish, verbnourishment, nounnugget, nounnut, nounnutcracker, nounnutshell, nounnutty, adjectiveoatmeal, nounoats, nounoffal, nounokra, nounon, prepositiononion, nounorder, nounoregano, nounorganic, adjectiveoverindulge, verboxtail, nounpackaging, nounpacker, nounpap, nounparcel, nounpaste, nounpastille, nounpastry, nounpatisserie, nounpearl barley, nounpectin, nounpeel, verbpeel, nounpepper, nounpepper, verbpeppercorn, nounpeppermint, nounperishable, adjectivepetit four, nounpiccalilli, nounpicnic, nounpicnic, verbpie, nounpilaff, nounpilau, nounpimento, nounpinto bean, nounpit, nounpizza parlor, nounpizzeria, nounplain chocolate, nounplain flour, nounploughman's lunch, nounpoor boy, nounpork, nounpork pie, nounpork rinds, nounporridge, nounporterhouse steak, nounportion, nounpostprandial, adjectivepotato, nounpotato crisp, nounpotted, adjectivepoultry, nounpraline, nounprawn, nounprepacked, adjectivepreservative, nounpreserve, verbpreserve, nounpretzel, nounprovision, verbprune, nounpuff pastry, nounpumpernickel, nounpumpkin, nounpuree, verbquince, nounQuorn, nounrabbit, nounrancid, adjectiverare, adjectiveravenous, adjectiveraw, adjectivered meat, nounreheat, verbrennet, nounrepast, nounreplete, adjectiverestaurant, nounrestaurant car, nounrestaurateur, nounrib, nounrice, nounrigatoni, nounrind, nounripe, adjectiveroadhouse, nounrock, nounroe, nounroll, nounroot vegetable, nounrose hip, nounrusk, nounrutabaga, nounsaccharin, nounsalad cream, nounsalad dressing, nounsalami, nounsalmon, nounsalsa, nounsalt, verbsalt, adjectivesalty, adjectivesandwich, nounsardine, nounsassafras, nounsatisfying, adjectivesatsuma, nounsauerkraut, nounsausage, nounscallion, nounscampi, nounscone, nounscoop, nounScotch broth, nounscratchings, nounseafood, nounseasoned, adjectiveseed, verbsemolina, nounservery, nounservice charge, nounserving, nounset, adjectiveshallot, nounshellfish, nounsherbet, nounshish kebab, nounshortbread, nounshortcake, nounshortcrust pastry, nounshoulder, nounshrimp cocktail, nounside order, nounsillabub, nounsimnel cake, nounsingle cream, nounsirloin, nounsitting, nounskimmed milk, nounskin, nounskin, verbslaw, nounslice, nounsliced bread, nounsloe, nounsloppy joe, nounsmorgasbord, nounsnack bar, nounsnow pea, nounsoda fountain, nounsodium chloride, nounsoft fruit, nounsorghum, nounsoul food, nounsour, adjectivesour, verbsourdough, nounsoya, nounsoya bean, nounspearmint, nounspinach, nounsponge, nounsponge cake, nounsponge pudding, nounspoon, verbspoonful, nounspotted dick, nounspread, nounspring onion, nounspring roll, nounsprout, nounspud, nounsquash, nounsquid, nounstaple, nounstarfruit, nounstarter, nounsteak, nounsteakhouse, nounsteak tartare, nounstew, nounstick, nounStilton, nounstir-fry, verbstodge, nounstone-ground, adjectivestrawberry, nounstring bean, nounstringy, adjectivestrudel, nounsub, nounsucrose, nounsuet, nounsugar, nounsugar, verbsugar-coated, adjectivesugar cube, nounsugar lump, nounsugary, adjectivesultana, nounsun-dried, adjectivesup, verbsupper, nounsustenance, nounswallow, verbswallow, nounswede, nounsweetcorn, nounsweetened condensed milk, nounsweetener, nounsweetmeat, nounsweet pepper, nounsweet potato, nounsyrup, nounsyrupy, adjectivetable d'hôte, nountaco, nountaffy, nountainted, adjectivetakeaway, nountakeout, nountangerine, nountapas, nountapioca, nountaramasalata, nountariff, nountart, nountartare sauce, nountaste, verbtasteless, adjectivetaster, nountasting, nountater, nountattie, nounT-bone steak, nountea, nounteacake, nountender, adjectivetin, nountinned, adjectivetitbit, nountoffee apple, nountofu, nountomato, nountongue, nountop, nountopping, nountop round, nountopside, nountop table, nountortilla, nountough, adjectivetransport cafe, nountreacle, nountrifle, nountripe, nountrotter, nountruck stop, nountruffle, nountub, nountuna, nounturkey, nounTurkish delight, nounturnip, nounturnover, nountutti frutti, nounTV dinner, nounTVP, noununadulterated, adjectiveunleavened, adjectiveunpalatable, adjectivevacuum-packed, adjectivevanilla, nounveal, nounvegan, nounvegetable, nounvegetarian, nounvegetarianism, nounveggie, nounvenison, nounvictual, verbvictuals, nounvoracious, adjectivevoucher, nounwaiter, nounwaitress, nounwalnut, noun-ware, suffixwarmed-over, adjectivewedge, nounwell, nounwell-done, adjectivewell-fed, adjectivewet fish, nounwheat, nounwhite, nounwhite flour, nounwhite pepper, nounwhite sauce, nounwholefood, nounwholemeal, adjectivewhole wheat, adjectivewiener, nounwild rice, nounwishbone, nounwrap, nounyeast extract, nounyoghurt, nounyogurt, nounyolk, nounyule log, nounyummy, adjectivezucchini, nounzwieback, noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a lump of butter Phrases· He served himself a big lump of butter. ► a lump/hunk of cheese (=a large piece)· We just had bread and a hunk of cheese for lunch. ► a lump of ice (=a large piece of ice)· Huge lumps of ice break off from the glaciers and float in the sea. ► a lump/piece of rock· His leg was trapped under a large lump of rock. ► a lump of sugar (also a sugar lump) (=a small block of sugar)· He put three lumps of sugar in his coffee. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► big· And George gave me a big lump in traveller's cheques.· If you put the meat back in the refrigerator in a big lump, the center will stay warm for hours.· A milky discharge, if it is lumpy, in big lumps, then Sepia would be well worth trying.· Now, staring at the big thick lump of meat, her self-confidence vanished.· It is much more than simply a big lump of rock.· After about a week she was tearing off big lumps of the dead chicks I was feeding her.· As payment comes in big lumps when the job is finished, income, Gare noted, tends to be uneven. ► great· With a great lump of meat known as man. 1 wish I was a man.· The food she had eaten immediately seemed to stick inside her like a great lump of lead.· Even as she sank, she would know the woman was still leaning forward, great uncouth lump, writing.· When it rained the water would cascade down the banks and wash great lumps of soil into the road.· It's coming up in a great lump. ► large· Bruce and Kim have large lumps of clay.· Add more water if mixture seems dry; dough should just hold together in large lumps.· As Magee tugged it free a large lump of bone came away on the end of the knife.· There is now quite a large lump in his groin which his General Practitioner diagnoses as an irreducible right inguinal hernia.· In only one case was a sample obtained from a large lump of rock, these being scarce on the lunar surface.· He is also accused of possessing an offensive weapon - a large lump hammer - and affray.· There were two large lumps that I hadn't had before, but at least the skull didn't seem to be broken. ► small· She picked up a small flowerpot-shaped lump of earth.· She could tell from the small lumps of matter floating on its vermilion surface.· It's a small, firm lump and seems to slip from my fingers when I try to feel it.· A small, shapely lump of granite, a little smaller than a hen's egg.· A small lump of nothing rolled across the floor, gathering substance, and coalesced into an unnoticed rat.· Building society accounts Share accounts-Building society terminology for a simple savings account useful for small lump sums or regular saving. NOUN► sugar· Guy immediately shovelled another sugar lump between its wet, smelly lips.· There might be a sugar lump in a minute, but sometimes, when Henry was upset, there were no treats.· I carry sugar lumps around with me and feed him those.· If the fly landed on your sugar lump you got the girl. ► sum· Payment at today's price may be by a single lump sum or by instalments.· If a fire department were given a lump sum budget and allowed to keep any savings, these incentives would change.· She also received a cash lump sum from her Personal Accident Policy.· I am 74 years old and when I retired in 1982 I invested my lump sum pension with a brokerage.· A lump sum would be paid to a trade association or similar body.· Additionally, he would have received $ 6, 000 in lump sum payments.· Expect a lump sum paid in advance, either per month, or year.· In the third year the budget was not detailed under headings but awarded as a lump sum. VERB► feel· Melanie felt a lump in her throat; it was a touching and whole-hearted welcome.· All my body parts felt like lumps of lead.· I feel a dead lump inside me, a parcel of old and tired meat.· If you can feel a lump, try pushing it gently upwards.· The fear is that women who have a negative mammogram will disregard contrary evidence such as feeling a lump, Bredt said.· I could feel a lump in my throat like solid sick.· He felt a hard lump of anger in him. ► find· He found some lumps in his neck and went to get them checked out, thinking he had a virus.· He was told not to find out what the lumps were.· I can't find any other lumps anywhere. ► pay· If it is less than £1.05 a week, it will be paid as a lump sum once a year.· It will pay out a healthy lump sum at the end of the term you choose, just when you need it.· It is also possible to pay a lump sum premium to an insurance company which will pay out to the amount insured.· He paid her a lump sum and set up a trust fund for daughter Angelique.· But that much money will not be paid in one lump sum. ► receive· She also received a cash lump sum from her Personal Accident Policy.· Dear Help Wanted: I may be receiving a lump sum of money to settle a workers' compensation claim.· Usually, for every £1 of annual pension you give up at 60, you will receive a lump sum of £11.· Under a block grant approach, each state would receive a lump sum to be divided any way the state chose.· He's received a lump sum payment - believed to be a few thousand pounds.· The average partner received a lump sum of $ 7. 8 million from the sale. PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► a lump in/to somebody’s throat 1a small piece of something solid, without a particular shape:
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EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► like it or lump it Phrases![]() · He served himself a big lump of butter. ► a lump/hunk of cheese (=a large piece)· We just had bread and a hunk of cheese for lunch. ► a lump of ice (=a large piece of ice)· Huge lumps of ice break off from the glaciers and float in the sea. ► a lump/piece of rock· His leg was trapped under a large lump of rock. ► a lump of sugar (also a sugar lump) (=a small block of sugar)· He put three lumps of sugar in his coffee. PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► lump it 1lump it informal to accept a situation or decision you do not like because you cannot change it:
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