单词	sense
释义	sense1 nounsense2 verb sensesense1 /sens/ ●●● S1 W1 noun Word Origin WORD ORIGINsense1 Origin: 1300-1400 Old French sens, from Latin sensus, from sentire ‘to feel’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES I'm using the word "education" in its broadest sense here. In the dictionary the different senses of each word are marked by numbers. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Although there were cousins in Los Angeles, too, the warm and sometimes overbearing sense of family was gone. And as he does the room is almost thick with a sense of triumph. I never had a sense of abundance, of being able to splash out and enjoy myself. The notion of randomness is especially unclear, in the sense that it has never been defined in any consistent way. The Western sense of security was shattered. This was tolerated as long as they did so out of a sense of liberation at being at home, i.e. through choice not force. Through each sense, children not only react to the world, they also comprehend their world. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatora complaint► completely · The carpet is completely ruined.· She felt completely relaxed.· Keith's dad was completely different from what I'd expected.· I intended to give you the card on Saturday but I completely forgot.· Sometimes the UK seems completely isolated from the main stream of European culture. ► absolutely especially spoken say this when you strongly agree with something or approve of something, or to emphasize strong adjectives: absolutely right/correct: · You're absolutely right - we can't all fit in one car.absolutely marvellous/amazing/brilliant: · That's an absolutely brilliant idea.absolutely certain/sure: · Are you absolutely sure you don't mind?absolutely exhausted/soaked/ruined etc: · By the end of the day, I was absolutely exhausted. ► fully use this especially to say that you have completely understood something or have everything that you need: fully understand/realize/appreciate: · I can fully understand your concern.fully aware/informed: · Please keep me fully informed of any developments.fully furnished/equipped: · The house is fully furnished, including washer and dryer. ► totally use this especially to show that you completely disagree with something or that you are very annoyed about it: totally refuse/ignore/reject etc: · He totally ignored my advice.totally impossible/unacceptable/ridiculous etc: · What you're saying is totally ridiculous.· Myers said that a two-year prison sentence for rape was totally unacceptable and inadequate. ► entirely completely and in every possible way - use this especially in negative sentences, or with 'almost': · At the very beginning of the project, Paul made it clear that he would be entirely in control.not entirely: · I'm not entirely sure what she meant.· The reasons for his departure weren't entirely clear.consist entirely of: · The audience consisted almost entirely of journalists.depend entirely on: · The foundation depends entirely on voluntary contributions. ► wholly in every possible way - use this especially in negative sentences: not wholly responsible/reliable/committed etc: · The evidence we have is not wholly reliable.· The commission found that the officer on duty at the time was not wholly responsible.wholly unacceptable/unexpected/unfounded etc: · The city council's proposals are wholly unacceptable.· Help came from a wholly unexpected source. ► utterly use this especially to describe things that are completely wrong, untrue, impossible etc: utterly impossible/useless/worthless etc: · Without their help it would have been utterly impossible to arrange the conference.· Whether you like her or not is utterly irrelevant.utterly reject/spoil/destroy etc: · We utterly reject the philosophy of compulsory wage control. ► positively use this to talk about an extreme situation or something extreme that someone has done: positively disgusting/harmful/dangerous etc: · The food in this place isn't just bad, it's positively disgusting.· Her performance was positively marvellous. ► complete/total/absolute/utter use this to emphasize how strong a feeling or quality is or how bad a situation is: · It was a complete surprise - I didn't have any idea they were planning a party.· Don't pay any attention to him - the guy's a total idiot!· Nobody can say with absolute certainty how much oil there is in Alaska.· By any measurement, our corrections program is an utter failure. ► in every way/respect/detail use this to say that something is true in every detail or part: · The two drawings are identical in every way.· The plans are unworkable in every respect. ► in every sense use this when a word or phrase that you say is true in every possible way that it could be understood: · There are still men who want to be in every sense, the "head of the household'.in every sense of the word: · She was a true sportswoman -- a professional in every sense of the word. ► through and through if someone is good, bad etc through and through , every part of their character and behaviour shows that they are like that: · Don't trust him. He's rotten through and through.· Einstein was a realist through and through.· After 30 years in Queensland, he felt he was an Australian through and through. ► whole-heartedly : whole-heartedly agree/approve/support etc completely and willingly: · Her father whole-heartedly approved of their decision to get married.· Rowan whole-heartedly agreed that the company needed to do more to improve its ties to the community. the ability to guess or find the right direction► sense of direction · When night came we lost all sense of direction and were soon completely lost.good/bad/excellent etc sense of direction · I can't believe you got us back to the hotel - you've got a really good sense of direction. a feeling of happiness, anger, fear etc► feeling something that you feel, for example happiness, anger, or fear: · It was a wonderful feeling to be home again.express your feelings: · Many men find it hard to express their feelings.a feeling of horror/sadness/accomplishment etc: · Regular exercise gives a feeling of accomplishment.· After less than a week away, he began to have feelings of homesickness. ► emotion a strong serious feeling such as love, hate, or anger that is often difficult to control: · She stared at him, overcome by emotion.· Parents feel a mixture of emotions when their first child starts school. ► a sense of a particular kind of feeling, especially one that affects your behaviour: · He felt a huge sense of relief after he finished his last exam.· Children need to be given a sense of security.· Both sides admitted there was a sense of urgency to end the strike quickly.· He hated working for his father-in-law but he did it out of a sense of duty to his wife. ► passion a strong and deeply felt emotion, especially a strong feeling of sexual love for someone or a strong belief in an idea or principle: · He throws himself into his art with a creative passion.· There is a common prejudice in this country that Italians display their passions more readily than the English.passion for: · Despite his passion for Carolyn, Mark never seriously considered leaving his wife for her.with a passion: · She hated her ex-husband with a passion. the ability to realize when something is funny► sense of humour British /sense of humor American your ability to understand and enjoy jokes, funny situations etc: · Mr Hardman was a popular teacher, renowned for his sense of humor.have a (good/great/strange etc) sense of humour: · I like Ann - she has such a good sense of humour.lose your sense of humour: · Maybe I'm losing my sense of humor but I didn't find it at all funny. ► can take a joke especially spoken to be able to laugh and not get angry when other people make jokes about you or do something that makes you look stupid: · I hope he can take a joke - have you seen what they've done to his car?· You may find army life difficult if you can't take a joke. ► see the funny side of to realize that a situation that seems to be bad is also funny: · I explained that it was all my fault and fortunately she saw the funny side of the situation.see the funny side of it: · As a teacher, things often go wrong, and you have to be able to see the funny side of it.see the funny side of life: · A cartoonist's job is all about making people see the funny side of life. ► can laugh to be able to laugh and joke about your own mistakes and faults or about past experiences which did not seem funny when they were happening: · We can laugh now, but at the time it seemed like the end of the world.can laugh at yourself: · Don't take yourself too seriously -- it's a good thing if you can laugh at yourself sometimes. ideas that are logical► logical ideas, decisions etc that are logical are based on a series of facts or ideas connected in a correct and intelligent way: · Your essay ought to take the form of a logical argument.· There is no logical reason for teaching boys and girls separately.take something to its logical conclusion: · If you took the anti-war arguments to their logical conclusion, you would destroy all weapons.it is logical to do something: · If they did not leave until yesterday, then it is logical to assume that they will arrive some time tomorrow. ► sound reasons, ideas, advice etc that are sound are logical and sensible, and it is easy to agree with them or believe that they are right: · The company offers sound financial advice to individuals and businesses.· Is recycling glass a sound idea?· There is no sound reason for the closure of this factory. ► make sense an idea, decision or plan that makes sense is logical and easy to understand: · His arguments seem to make sense.it makes sense for something to happen: · It would make sense for the parents to be involved in this discussion. ► rational a way of thinking, explanation, idea etc that is rational is very logical and is based on clear practical or scientific reasons, rather than on your feelings or wishes: · We're looking for someone with a rational approach to dealing with problems.· There must be some rational explanation for this apparently bizarre phenomenon.· There appears to be no rational motive for the attack. ► reasonable something that is reasonable seems to be logical and likely to be true because of what you know of the situation: · It is a reasonable assumption that she knew him well, as she had the keys to his house.· Given that the patient smokes 50 cigarettes a day, it would be reasonable to assume there is some lung damage. ► reasoned a reasoned way of thinking about something is logical and has been thought about very carefully: · We must have an informed and reasoned debate of the moral issues involved.· It became clear that calm, reasoned arguments were not working in this volatile situation. ► well-thought-out a well-thought-out plan or way of doing something is carefully and logically planned: · Before we can apply for funding, we must have strong, well-thought-out proposals.· a well-thought-out strategy ► coherent words, thoughts or ideas that are coherent are arranged in an order that makes them easy to understand: · He couldn't give a coherent account of what he'd been doing that night.· His book contains a coherent argument in favour of economic change. ► hang together informal if a piece of writing or an explanation hangs together , it is easy to understand because its parts are connected in a way that seems natural and logical: · Her story doesn't hang together very well. ► add up informal if a set of facts add up , they are logically connected so they provide a reasonable explanation of a situation: · I can see now that George was planning this all along - it all adds up. not logical► illogical · Listen to your child's worries and fears, however illogical they may seem.· I found some of his arguments totally illogical.it is illogical to do something · It is illogical to sell stocks and shares when their value is low.· Because we do not know what death is, it is illogical to fear it. ► irrational something someone says or does that is irrational is not logical and often seems slightly crazy, especially because it is based only on emotions: · His behaviour can be somewhat irrational at times.· She struggled to overcome her irrational fear of the dark. ► not make sense/make no sense something that does not make sense , especially someone's behaviour, is very difficult to understand because there seems to be no logical reason for it: · I can't understand why she's so annoyed -- it doesn't make sense.· Increasing interest rates now would make no sense at all.it makes no sense to do something: · It makes no sense to invest more money in a project that is so obviously a failure. ► not hold water informal an explanation that does not hold water does not seem logical and can be easily criticized or proved to be incorrect: · His account of events simply doesn't hold water. ► not stand up an explanation that does not stand up does not seem logical and can be easily criticized or proved to be incorrect: · He might be able to convince his lawyer that he's telling the truth, but his story won't stand up in court.not stand up to criticism/analysis etc: · It's an interesting theory, but I don't think it will stand up to close examination. ► not add up informal if a set of facts or statements do not add up , they do not seem to be logically connected, even though it is difficult to say why: · Why had she left the note? It just didn't add up.· There were a few things in his story that didn't add up. the meaning of something► meaning what a word, sign, or statement means: · This word 'spring' has several different meanings.· We convey meaning not only by our words but also by our actions.meaning of: · There is a chart that explains the meaning of all the symbols on the map.hidden meaning (=a meaning that is not directly stated): · Was there a hidden meaning behind his words? ► sense one of the meanings of a word that has several meanings: sense of: · In the dictionary the different senses of each word are marked by numbers.in its broadest/fullest sense (=in the most general meaning of the word): · I'm using the word "education" in its broadest sense here. ► significance the important meaning that something has, especially if the meaning is not immediately clear: significance of: · Freud explained the significance of some of the objects and situations in Anna's dream.special significance: · Nothing can be more exciting than the first time you receive red roses. They have special significance. ► definition the way that you explain the meaning of a word: definition of: · Could one of the class give me a definition of the word "equilibrium"?somebody's definition of something: · Obviously your definition of "rich" is very different from mine. ► connotation a feeling or an idea that a word makes you think of that is not its actual meaning: · "Bermuda" with its connotations of fun and sunpositive/negative connotation: · For most people "motherhood" has a very positive connotation. ► define to explain the meaning of a word or phrase: · Each of us might define the concept of freedom in a slightly different way.define something as something: · The dictionary defines it as "a narrow passage".define something loosely/broadly (=define something in a way that is not very exact): · Dietary fibre can be loosely defined as the cell-wall material of plants. the ability to make sensible decisions► common sense the ability to make intelligent, practical decision based on your experience or on what is generally accepted as being true - use this about something that is clearly true, so it is sensible to believe it: · Obviously people are going to respond better to praise than to criticism - that's just common sense.common sense tells you ...: · Common sense tells you to keep candles away from small children and pets.have common sense: · She's highly intelligent and intellectual, but she's got no practical common sense.use your common sense: · It's not difficult to work out the answer - you just have to use your common sense. ► sense/good sense the ability to behave in an intelligent and sensible way, and to avoid doing anything stupid: · I sometimes wish you'd show more sense.· No-one in the group seemed to have Charlie's good sense.have the (good) sense to do something: · Luckily, Sheena had the good sense to call the police before Baxter left the building.· I'm sure she has too much sense to give him her address. decisions/plans/ideas/actions► sensible a sensible decision, idea, plan etc is likely to have good results because it is based on good, practical reasons: · He gave me some very sensible advice.· If anyone has any sensible suggestions as to how to deal with this, please let me know.it is sensible to do something: · It would have been more sensible to save the money than to spend it all on clothes.the sensible thing to do (=used to give advice): · The sensible thing to do would be to rest until you feel better. ► make sense especially spoken if something makes sense , it seems a very sensible thing to do: · There are parts of the plan that simply don't make sense.it makes sense (for somebody) to do something: · It made sense for Sam to live nearer the college.· It may not make sense to rebuild the houses damaged by the floods. ► be a good idea especially spoken to seem to be the right and sensible thing to do: · Yes, I think a short meeting this afternoon would be a good idea.· "Should I phone him?" "I don't think that's a good idea."it's a good idea to do something: · It's a good idea to tell a friend if you are going on a date with someone you don't know well. ► reasonable a reasonable idea, request, action etc seems sensible and fair, and you can understand the reasons for it: · I thought her request for more information was reasonable, but it was refused.· I'll go along with any reasonable plan.it is reasonable to assume/believe/suppose: · It's reasonable to assume that most prices will go up again. ► rational based on facts and intelligent thinking, and not influenced by feelings or the imagination: · Education helps us to make rational decisions.· People's behaviour isn't always purely rational. ► practical/realistic based on a good understanding of what is or is not possible: · The city authorities are trying to work out a practical solution to the problem of homelessness.· Starting my own business isn't a very realistic idea at the moment.· If you want to sell your home, be realistic about the price. ► pragmatic based on facts and what is likely to really succeed, but not always considering other things such as people's feelings, or attempting anything more exciting or risky: · Pragmatic considerations led the government to abandon pure Marxist policies.· We need a pragmatic approach to sex education in schools. ► logical a logical action or decision seems to be clearly the right thing to do, because it is based on thinking intelligently about all the facts of a situation, and not based on feelings or emotions: · As I wanted to travel to other countries, studying languages was the logical choice.· This is the logical place to build a new airport.· It seemed logical to start by visiting the scene of the crime. ► wise a wise decision or action is based on good judgement and on your experience of life: · "I've decided to apply for that job." "I think that's a very wise decision."· a wise investmentit is wise (for somebody) to do something: · He thought it might be wise not to tell her what had happened.· Do you think it's wise for him to travel alone? ► within reason according to what is generally accepted as being sensible and reasonable and no more: · Children should, within reason, be able to experiment with many different activities.· Within reason, the city does what it can to prevent traffic accidents. people► sensible someone who is sensible is unlikely to do anything stupid, because they judge situations well and make good decisions: · Laura's a pretty sensible girl. I don't think she'd talk to strangers.· He's one of the few sensible people on the council.be sensible spoken: · Be sensible - you can't go out without a coat in this weather.sensible about: · People are far more sensible about what and how much they drink these days. ► reasonable someone who is reasonable makes sensible decisions that are fair to everyone: · She's usually very reasonable as a boss, but now and again her temper flares up.· Let's try and discuss this in a calm and reasonable way.be reasonable spoken: · Be reasonable, Paul - I'm only trying to help. ► responsible someone who is responsible can be trusted to do what they should do and to think about the results of their actions: · We aim to educate our children to become socially responsible citizens.· I'm a responsible adult. I can make my own choices. ► mature a child or young person who is mature behaves in a sensible way, as you would expect an older person to behave: · She's very mature for her age.· After two years of college, the students have a much more mature attitude. ► rational if someone is rational , their actions are based on a clear understanding of the facts of a situation, and are not influenced by their feelings or imagination: · Taking action to defend yourself is a completely rational reaction if you're being attacked.· Many of the patients have long histories of drug abuse, and they're not always rational. ► practical/realistic/pragmatic having the ability to understand situations and to know what is or is not possible: · She's a practical manager who realizes that a happy workforce is also a productive one.· The people of this country need to be more realistic - you can't have lower taxes as well as higher spending on health and pensions.· She is a tough, pragmatic, intuitive leader. ► no-nonsense direct and dealing with things in a practical way, without wasting time on things that do not matter: · Mathews is a no-nonsense veteran of the police department.· Jason, with his no-nonsense approach, has been an asset to the project. ► down-to-earth someone who is down-to-earth is practical and honest, and does not think they are more important, more intelligent etc than other people: · She's sophisticated, but also practical and down-to-earth.· People are surprised by what an unpretentious, down-to-earth guy he really is. ► talk sense especially spoken if someone talks sense , they express sensible ideas or opinions that you agree with: · Someone who could talk sense would get my vote, but most politicians don't. ► have your head screwed on British /have your head screwed on right American use this about someone who will always behave sensibly in a difficult or confusing situation: · Don't worry about Sheila. She's got her head screwed on.· Anyone who can raise three such normal kids in Hollywood must have their head screwed on right. ► sane able to think clearly and likely to behave in a sensible way, especially when other people are not being sensible: · I don't think any sane person would take his threats seriously.· It was a relief to hear one sane voice among all the shouting and hysteria.keep somebody sane: · Exercise keeps me sane. If I didn't exercise, the stress would get to me. to try to persuade someone to behave sensibly► talk some sense into · It took some time to calm him down and talk some sense into him.· Will you try and talk some sense into him - he says he's going to drop out of school. ► get somebody to see reason to manage, with some difficulty, to persuade someone to behave sensibly by talking to them about the situation: · I just can't get her to see reason.· Eventually we managed to get the border guards to see reason. ► bring somebody to their senses if something that has happened, especially an unpleasant surprise, brings someone to their senses , it makes them stop behaving in a stupid way and start behaving sensibly: · Seeing so many friends dying of drug-related illnesses was what brought me to my senses.· It took a lawsuit to bring them to their senses. to smell something► smell to notice the smell of something, especially by putting your nose near it: · Smell these roses - aren't they lovely?· If you smell gas in the apartment, call this number immediately.· I swear I haven't had anything to drink. Smell my breath.can smell (=notice a smell): · I can smell something burning - are you sure you turned the oven off? ► sniff to take quick breaths through your nose in order to smell something: · He opened the milk and sniffed it.· Otto looked around quickly to make sure no one was looking and then sniffed his armpits.sniff at: · The dog was rushing around excitedly, sniffing at the ground. ► get/catch a whiff of something informal to notice a smell, just for a short time: · I caught a whiff of roast beef as I walked past the kitchen.· Lisa passed so close to Paul that he got a whiff of her perfume. ► scent if an animal scents something, especially another animal, it can smell that it is near: · The dog had scented something in the bushes.· Police dogs have a very keen sense of smell and can scent even the slightest traces of drugs. ► sense of smell · Blind people often have a much better sense of smell than other people.· Smoking can really ruin a person's sense of smell.keen sense of smell (=very good one) · Pigs have a keen sense of smell, which is why they are used to find truffles. when someone can recognize the taste that something has► can taste if you can taste something, you can recognize its taste, especially when it is with other types of food or drink: · Can you taste the garlic in the sauce?· Don't pretend you haven't put vodka in my drink - I can taste it. ► sense of taste your natural ability to recognize differences between tastes: · Richard's cold has made him lose his sense of taste.· Our sense of taste is closely linked to our sense of smell. to understand a situation, idea, or what someone is telling you► understand · She spoke slowly and clearly so that everyone could understand.· I didn't understand the teacher's instructions.· When he's old enough to understand, we'll tell him he's adopted.understand what/why/how etc · Ben asked a few questions to make sure he understood what to do.· You don't need to understand how a computer works to use it.understand that · The witness said he understood that he was swearing to give true and correct information.easy/difficult to understand · Computer manuals should be written in a way that is easy to understand.understand perfectly (=understand completely) · Don't worry. I understand perfectly.fully understand (=understand completely) · Doctors still do not fully understand the process by which the disease is transmitted. ► know what somebody means to understand what someone is telling you, especially if they have not expressed it very clearly: · I don't think your audience is going to know what you mean by this.you know what I mean? (=say this to check that someone understands you): · He seems really sad, you know what I mean?I know what you mean (=say this to show that you understand): · "It's a thing you hold pieces of wood in when you're doing woodwork." "Oh, I know what you mean -- a vice." ► see especially spoken to understand the truth about a situation, or understand the reasons for something: see what somebody means: · Try it for yourself, and you'll see what I mean.see why/how/what etc: · I can see why people don't like him.I see (=say this when you understand what someone has told you): · "It goes in the red box, here." "Oh, I see."you see (=say this when you are explaining something): · Well, you see, he's not really ready to read a book this difficult.see (that): · Well, I can see that the logic is somehow wrong, but I don't know why exactly.see any reason: · Can you see any reason why it shouldn't work?see the point (=understand why something is important): · At fourteen, he couldn't see the point of staying in school.see somebody's point (=understand the main idea or importance of what someone is saying): · I didn't like his attitude, but I could see his point.see the joke British (=understand why something is funny): · He's just one of those people who never seem to see the joke. ► get spoken to understand what someone says, what is happening, or why or how something happens: get it: · "Do you understand?" "Yeah, we've got it," one of the drivers replied.· Barbara Howell and her husband, Kenneth (Barbie and Ken, get it?) run a bed-and-breakfast inn.I don't get it: · Why did you turn down such a fantastic job? I don't get it.get a/the joke (=understand why something is funny): · John told me one of his stupid jokes, and it took me about five minutes to get it.get the point (=understand the main idea or importance of something): · I don't think you get the point. Legally, you must give us this information.get the idea: · The students should get the idea that this is a complex issue, with no easy answers.get what/why/how etc: · I just couldn't get what he meant. ► comprehend formal to understand something that is complicated or difficult to understand: · Take the time to read, comprehend, and evaluate the report.· God cannot truly be seen or comprehended by the human mind.fully comprehend (=understand something completely): · The significance of the disappearance of the buffalo and the passenger pigeon was not fully comprehended until much later. ► grasp to fully understand a fact or an idea, especially one that it is important or difficult to understand: · Obviously, she had barely grasped the subject.· Science lessons should be taught in a way that makes the material easier to grasp.hard to grasp: · Fame has come suddenly, and Peyton is finding it hard to grasp.grasp that: · The army had failed to grasp that their mission was to protect the navy's ships, not vice versa. ► make sense of to understand something that is not clear or easy to understand, especially by spending time thinking about it: · Police are trying to make sense of a bizarre note left by the murderer.· There is so much information that it is difficult to make sense of it all. ► get the message informal to understand what someone is telling you or what they want you to do, especially after they have told you several times: · Even the Democrats got the message: voters are concerned about taxes.get the message that: · He doesn't seem to get the message that he's not welcome here. ► get the picture spoken to understand a situation or arrangement, especially one that someone is explaining to you: · I get the picture. You want me to say you were at my house last night.· We don't want any trouble tonight. Do you get the picture? ► get your head round British informal to understand something that is difficult or complicated: · I just couldn't get my head round geometry at school. 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Meaning 1adjectives► a strong/great sense of something · He had a strong sense of responsibility. ► a real sense of something (=a strong feeling)· Children need to feel a real sense of belonging. ► a deep sense of something (=a very strong feeling)· He felt a deep sense of disappointment. ► a growing sense of something (=becoming stronger)· She looked around with a growing sense of unease. ► a vague/slight sense of something (=not very strong)· There was a slight sense of embarrassment. verbs► feel/have a sense of something · I felt a great sense of pride. ► give somebody a sense of something · The job gave her a sense of control over her life. ► convey a sense of something · We want to convey our sense of excitement to the audience. phrases► a sense of relief/panic/guilt etc · We reached the medical centre with a sense of relief. ► a sense of purpose/direction (=a feeling that you know what you are trying to achieve)· Becoming a mother had given her a new sense of purpose. ► a sense of urgency (=a feeling that something is urgent)· The rescuers felt a real sense of urgency now. ► a sense of responsibility/duty (=a feeling that you must do something because it is right)· Parents try to give their children a sense of responsibility. ► a sense of loss (=a feeling of sadness for someone or something you no longer have)· Many women experience a sense of loss when their children leave home. ► a sense of achievement/satisfaction (=a feeling that you have achieved something good)· Even a small success gives a sense of achievement. ► a sense of security (=a feeling that you are safe)· A lack of trust in the parents can undermine the child's sense of security at home. ► a false sense of security (=a feeling that you are safe, which is not actually true)· They were lulled into a false sense of security. ► a sense of identity (=a feeling of knowing who you are and how you belong to a community)· Change can threaten our fragile sense of identity. ► a sense of belonging (=a feeling that you belong to a group)· The organization tries to foster a sense of belonging through these social events. ► a sense of occasion (=a feeling that an event is special or important)· It was a marvellous day and there was a real sense of occasion. Meaning 2phrases► a sense of humour British English, a sense of humor American English (=the ability to laugh and enjoy things that are funny)· A good teacher needs a sense of humour. ► a sense of fun (=the ability to enjoy yourself and make things fun)· What I liked about Maria was her sense of fun. ► a sense of direction (=the ability to judge which way you should be going)· The place was completely dark and I lost all sense of direction. ► a sense of proportion (=the ability to judge how important or unimportant something is)· It’s important to keep a sense of proportion. ► a sense of timing (=the ability to choose the right moment to do or say something)· He told the story with an exquisite sense of timing. ► a sense of justice/fairness · I appealed to her sense of justice. ADJECTIVES/NOUN + sense► a good/great sense of something · He is a popular boy with a good sense of humour. ► a natural sense of something (=a natural ability)· She did not have a natural sense of direction. ► a keen sense of something (=a good ability to judge something)· As a lawyer, he had a keen sense of the value of political connections. ► dress/clothes sense (=an ability to choose clothes well)· Her dress sense was faultless. ► business sense (=an ability to make good decisions in business)· Few young people have much business sense. verbs► have a sense of something · She seems to have a great sense of the right thing to say. ► lose your sense of something · Come on! Have you lost your sense of humour? ► lose all sense of something · He seemed to have lost all sense of proportion. ► keep/retain a sense of something · Throughout it all she retained her sense of fun. Meaning 3phrases► a sense of smell/taste/touch etc · We lose some of the sense of taste as we get older. ► the five senses · We use all five senses to explore the world around us. adjectives► a good/keen/acute sense of something · Pigs have a keen sense of smell. ► a poor sense of something · Owls and other predatory birds have a poor sense of smell. verbs► have a sense of something · You have to have a good sense of hearing to play the violin. ► lose your sense of something · I think I’m losing my sense of smell. Meaning 8phrases► in a sense (also in one sense)· The results are not terribly surprising in one sense. ► in some sense (also in some senses)· George was perfectly right in some senses. ► in every sense · He is lucky in every sense. ► in no sense (=not at all)· This is in no sense a criticism. ► in a general/broad sense · In a general sense, a rapid rate of technological change creates uncertainty. ► in a (very) real sense (=used to emphasise that a statement or description is true)· The truth is that in a very real sense most families in Britain are not poor. ► in a literal sense (=according to the actual or physical meaning of words)· I wasn't suggesting that in a literal sense. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► acute sense of  Young children have a particularly acute sense of smell. ► sense of alienation  Unemployment may provoke a sense of alienation from society. ► a sense of balance · A good sense of balance is always useful when you are sailing. ► sense of belonging  It’s important to have a sense of belonging (=a feeling that you are happy and comfortable somewhere). ► sense of betrayal  She felt a great sense of betrayal. ► have common sense · Some people are brilliant thinkers, but they have no common sense. ► use your common sense · If something goes wrong, just use your common sense. ► be based on common sense · The job doesn't require much training because it's based on common sense. ► show common sense · His attitude shows no common sense at all. ► common sense tells you/me etc something · Common sense tells me that I should get more sleep. ► common sense suggests something · People don't always do what common sense suggests. ► common sense dictates something (=tells you something very clearly)· Common sense dictates that you should avoid handling wild animals. ► common sense prevails (=is strong enough to make you do the sensible thing)· Eventually common sense prevailed and they reached an agreement. ► defy common sense (=not be sensible)· The proposed change in the law defies common sense. ► simple/plain/basic/sheer common sense (=very obviously sensible)· Locking your doors at night is simple common sense. ► sound common sense (=sensible and reliable)· These ideas contained much sound common sense. ► a common sense approach · We need a common sense approach to caring for the environment. ► a common sense view · Ross took the common sense view that it would be better to stay at home. ► a matter of common sense (=something that requires no more than common sense)· Not driving too fast is just a matter of common sense. ► a lack of common sense · Leaving the child alone in the car showed a lack of common sense. ► an ounce of common sense (=a very small amount)· Anyone with an ounce of common sense would have realised that was a silly thing to do. ► convey a sense/an impression of something · The music conveys a senses of sadness and despair. ► sense danger (=feel that there is danger)· The animal lifted its head, sensing danger. ► sense of decency  Is there no sense of decency left in this country? ► sense of déjà vu  a strange sense of déjà vu ► sense of destiny  She always had a strong sense of destiny. ► sense of detachment  He felt a sense of detachment from what was happening around him. ► develop a sense/awareness/knowledge of something  The children are beginning to develop a sense of responsibility. ► common sense dictates something · Common sense dictates that you should avoid too much sun. ► a sense of direction (=the ability to judge which way you should be going)· Do you have a good sense of direction? ► a sense/feeling of disappointment · For days he couldn't get over his sense of deep disappointment. ► a sense/feeling of doom · Everyone in the business has a feeling of doom at the moment. ► a sense of duty · He was caring for his parents out of a sense of duty rather than love. ► a sense/feeling of excitement · He woke up that morning with a feeling of excitement. ► a sense of failure · People may feel a sense of failure if they admit they have ended up in a job they hate. ► sense of fair play  This kind of behavior violates many people’s sense of fair play. ► a false sense of security  a false sense of security (=a feeling of being safe when you are not really safe) ► in the figurative sense  He’s my son, in the figurative sense of the word. ► a sense/air of finality  The word ‘retirement’ has a terrible air of finality about it. ► sense of foreboding  She waited for news with a grim sense of foreboding. ► sense of frustration  People often feel a sense of frustration that they are not being promoted quickly enough. ► sense of fulfilment  a deep sense of fulfilment that makes life worthwhile ► makes good sense  It makes good sense (=is sensible) to do some research before buying. ► a feeling/sense of gratitude · She had a sudden feeling of gratitude towards him. ► a sense of grievance (=when you feel that you have been treated unfairly)· Anti-Americanism in these countries comes from a deep sense of grievance against the United States. ► a feeling/sense of guilt (also guilt feelings)· I had a permanent feeling of guilt that I didn't see Mum and Dad as often as I should. ► a sense of harmony (=a feeling of friendship and peace)· There was a quiet sense of harmony between them as they walked along. ► a sense of honour · Is he marrying her out of some misplaced sense of honour? ► a sense of humour · I'm afraid my dad doesn't have a very good sense of humour. ► a sense/feeling of importance (=a feeling that you are an important person)· Sitting behind the big desk gave her a feeling of importance. ► sense/feeling of inferiority  He had a deep-rooted feeling of inferiority. ► sense of ... injustice  He had developed a deep sense of social injustice. ► a sense of joy · I’ll never forget the sense of joy that day. ► sense of justice  Children have a strong sense of justice. ► a keen sense of  As she walked away, Joe felt a keen sense of loss. ► literal meaning/sense/interpretation etc  A trade war is not a war in the literal sense. ► lose all sense of time/direction/proportion etc  When he was writing, he lost all sense of time. ► sense of loss  the deep sense of loss I felt after my divorce ► a sense of loyalty · She had a strong sense of loyalty to her family. ► lulled ... into a false sense of security  Earthquakes here are rare and this has lulled people into a false sense of security (=made people think they were safe when they were not). ► a sense of mastery (=the feeling that you can do something well)· Suggesting an activity that a child can do adds to the child's sense of mastery. ► air/sense of menace  There was a sense of menace as the sky grew darker. ► somebody’s moral sense (=a feeling for what is right and what is wrong)· Children’s moral sense develops over a number of years. ► a sense of mystery (=a feeling that something is mysterious)· The garden had hidden corners that gave it a sense of mystery. ► a feeling/sense of nostalgia · Did it give you a sense of nostalgia to see the play on Broadway again? ► a sense of obligation · the sense of obligation that you feel towards your family ► a sense of occasion (=a feeling that an event is very special or important)· The music gave the event a real sense of occasion. ► a mood/sense of optimism · A mood of optimism prevails in the White House. ► sense/sensory organs (=the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and skin, used to give us information about the world around us)· Our minds function through the brain, nervous system, and sense organs.· As with the other sensory organs, taste is highly developed in babies at birth. ► a sense/feeling of panic · She looked out to sea with a rising sense of panic. ► a sense of perspective · I felt I needed a break from the relationship in order to keep a sense of perspective. ► a feeling/sense of pity · Annie experienced a sudden feeling of pity for the young man. ► sense somebody's presence (=be aware that someone is present without seeing them)· The man sensed his presence at once and turned sharply. ► common sense prevails/reason prevails (=a sensible decision is made) He considered lying, but then common sense prevailed. ► a sense of pride · I still feel a sense of pride at having been a member of the regiment. ► profound sense of  a profound sense of guilt ► a sense/feeling of relief · She was filled with an overwhelming sense of relief. ► road sense (=knowledge of how to behave safely near traffic)· Young children don’t have any road sense. ► a sense/feeling of satisfaction · Performing such a difficult piece gave her a deep sense of satisfaction. ► see reason/sense (=realize that you are wrong or doing something stupid) I just can’t get her to see reason! ► have a sixth sense  He seemed to have a sixth sense for knowing when his brother was in trouble. ► a strong sense of something · There is a strong sense of community here. ► sense of superiority  his sense of superiority ► sense the tension · She could sense the tension in the room. ► sense of timing  He told jokes with an exquisite sense of timing. ► sense of touch  the sense of touch ► sense/feeling of unease  As she neared the door, Amy felt a growing sense of unease. public unease about defence policy ► sense of urgency  Despite the crisis, there appeared to be no sense of urgency. ► a vague sense/feeling · She had a vague feeling that she had let something important slip away. ► sense of vocation  a strong sense of vocation ► have a warped sense of humour  You really have a warped sense of humour (=think strange and unpleasant things are funny). ► a sense/feeling of well-being  A good meal promotes a feeling of well-being. ► wicked sense of humour  Tara hasn’t lost her wicked sense of humour. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► broad · Political economy in the broadest sense is the study of all these massive problems.· In a broader sense it includes all relatives living together or accepted as a family, including adopted persons.· We encourage experimentation in the broadest sense of the word.· In return, we assume that society is, in the broadest sense, responsible for everyone in it.· This brings us to the last perspective which has influenced us: the study, in the broadest sense, of personality.· All parties in the conflict regard education in its broadest sense as part of an ideological battleground.· Today we could expect to find perhaps a dozen employed; but then, only 14 were retired in the broadest sense. ► false · Gone is the wide fast road and its dangerous crossing, where the stripes gave walkers a false sense of security.· We had been lulled into a false sense of security.· An attempt to lull him into a false sense of security.· The entire procedure would give a false sense of security.· The reported wind speeds gave everyone a false sense of security.· But some people think too much emphasis is being put on duration, lulling investors into a false sense of comfort.· Making a close relationship may lead to a false sense of self-sufficiency.· The identification of apparent patterning amongst types and sub-groups of ornamental metalwork can easily induce a false sense of satisfaction. ► general · Finally, the price rise was a product of the boom in a more general and fundamental sense.· A general sense of impunity has added greatly to this situation.· In a general sense this is probably always true but it need not be true in a detailed sense.· Do you have enough time and feel a general sense of satisfaction at the end of each day?· To ignore those who live at home is unacceptable; it runs counter to a general sense of social responsibility.· Yet a few rare instances provide us with at least a general sense of the magnitude of this particular organizational cost.· In that general sense Achaemenid Persia was feudal.· Attractively presented product information is also a good public relations vehicle, enhancing the image of the store in a general sense. ► good · It is left to the individual's instinct and good sense, which are not always entirely sound.· He struck a countermeasure that made better sense on every level.· Soon we were once again toasting our good sense at booking Christmas week in the Algarve.· But it made no better sense, Johnson quickly added, for the Corps to build the dam instead.· Are you a jolly person; do you have a good sense of humour?· In his zeal, he almost lost his good sense.· This gives us a powerful sense of tradition, in the best sense of the word.· He admired her good sense, and he followed her directions exactly. ► great · Anna felt a great sense of relief.· As a black woman, I want to feel a greater sense of control.· A great sense of relief and understanding permeates the air.· All seven groups are great in several senses.· Despite these fluctuations in his status I remember him fondly on his infrequent leaves as some one with a great sense of fun.· This would make great sense, if tied to parental choice.· His legs felt scalded as that thing of his shuddered; he experienced the greatest sense of relief he had ever known. ► keen · And Matt Camplisson, a recently retired bus inspector, will also be there with his keen sense of humour.· Alexander, of course, had a keen sense of the value of my commentary.· The most skilled and literate combined the keenest sense of grievance with the ability to articulate their aspirations.· But his good-ore-boy mannerisms hide a keen sense of opportunity.· We feel a keen sense of responsibility for the sick and needy.· Hughes was blessed or cursed by a very keen sense of the social drama of collective life.· But she too had a keen sense of making the best of whatever was given.· They lose their keen sense of smell and direction when the wind picks up like this. ► literal · In a literal sense, the management of the school has depended on him or her.· Ray S., who came to see me, was not a carpenter in the literal sense but a millwright.· Having said that, scientists are currently working on an atomic toolkit in the most literal sense.· No. 1 with a bullet, in the most literal sense.· It's twist-and-go in its most literal sense.· Mr Gow made it clear that he was not referring to small men in any literal sense.· It seems that Freemantle was uneasy about poems which even in the most literal sense made the poet look bad.· Backstage there exists a very Boys R Us attitude: espritdecorps in its most literal sense. ► moral · Individuals, except in an ultimate moral sense, are unequal. 6.· Are we free to modify Our moral sense by rational reflection and conscious goal-setting or not?· Kant Kant's moral philosophy is sharply opposed to the moral sense approach of Hutcheson and Hume.· She treated her crisis as a literary event; she lost her moral sense, her judgment, her power to distinguish.· One loses one's moral sense when lust becomes dominant.· Only a theory that is completely certain should be allowed to undermine this moral sense.· My moral sense has been dulled by too many years here.· It has taken a long time, and this is only the end in a juridical not a moral or historical sense. ► narrow · In the narrow sense, it failed to achieve its specific aims.· In the narrow sense, the battle here is over zoning.· He was never a teacher in a narrow pianistic sense, was never a mere driller of scales.· While in a certain narrow sense this is the case, in many important ways just the opposite is true.· There are important parts of these processes to which this narrow sense is relevant.· In a quite narrow sense they are right.· Lord Reid stated that jurisdiction in a narrow sense meant only that the tribunal be entitled to enter upon the inquiry. ► real · In a real economic sense, we are already in surplus.· In a very real sense, though not the sense they were expecting, the kingdom had come in power.· But in a very real sense he was right and they were wrong.· In no real sense does such direct dependence or influence exist.· The only real sense the deal makes is unashamedly commercial.· Censorship is now, in a real sense, polarized along political lines.· Casualness with a real sense of style that made it look great. ► strong · There is a strong sense of order and control.· If the individual has a strong will, then there is in place a strong sense of obligation to ones values.· His strong sense of duty made him insist on going, even if the weather was very bad.· Thanks largely to the tradition of the harem and their own recent suppression, Arab women had a strong sense of sisterhood.· As for the case of the welfare-tax protesters Dworkin implies that they have no right in the strong sense to withhold their tax.· A stronger sense of self, based on a combination of external reality and internal ideas, begins to emerge.· As a nation we pride ourselves on our strong sense of sportsmanship and fair play.· Approach them with a positive attitude and a strong sense that change is possible. ► true · We are not really operating a gallery in the true sense of the word, with additional stock behind the scenes.· A true sense of mastery of the task at hand.· This is true in the sense that electors want stability and do not much want the higher thought.· Management control therefore, in its true sense, is exercised only rarely.· The scientist is motivated by a passion for what is true and a sense of responsibility towards what is true.· Prisoners passed through the place so fast that it ceased to be a camp in the true sense altogether.· This enhances a true sense of personal integrity and self-worth. NOUN► organ · His/her long muscular tongue lashed and probed the air like a sense organ as if to supplement his/her tiny shrunken eyes.· The subtle energies comprising the instinctive mental patterns automatically produce a body and sense organs to match.· Not through the medium of the brain and nervous system and the ordinary sense organs.· No magnetic sense organ has been identified, but two hypotheses have been put forward.· Probably not, he told himself,. there are no sense organs in the human cortex, after all.· One is that the light-sensitive pigments of the eye could also act as magnetic sense organs. VERB► develop · But developing a sense of this is essential to wellbeing; assertiveness training and learning self-defence can both help.· How can students avoid internalizing these negative messages and develop or preserve their sense of self-worth?· Also, with puberty, children, especially girls, begin to develop their own sense of identity.· As a child balances his blocks, he develops a sense for equivalence.· We can develop a sense of identity by sharing our experiences with others in a process of ongoing interaction.· With this insight and acceptance, children begin to develop a sense of mastery of their feelings.· To achieve the desired balance and harmony, it is essential to develop a sense of personal purpose.· Such explorations enable them to grow in knowledge and to develop a sense of mastery that promotes self-confidence. ► feel · He felt an enormous sense of gratification mixed with affection for his two foster parents.· He feels, in a sense, betrayed.· Charles felt an uncomfortable sense of urgency.· Remember to try and feel a sense of grace and well being flow over you as you perform them.· But she felt no sense of hunger.· Lowell felt a niggling sense of betrayal.· You feel that great sense of satisfaction, and that makes everything else go away. ► give · Gone is the wide fast road and its dangerous crossing, where the stripes gave walkers a false sense of security.· Spencer and his bandmates never give the sense that they look down on the pop styles they play with.· Secrets give a garden a sense of mystery and magic.· It gives them an everyday sense of purpose.· Only in a secure Britain can we break down barriers and give people a real sense of fair play.· Red and purple salvias blend well to give a sense of harmony in the garden.· She formed a instinctive rapport with many patients, her efforts giving her a real sense of achievement.· To belong to the Communion of Saints gives us a sense of deep communion. ► lose · Whenever he buried himself in the ledgers and account books, he lost all sense of time.· Without work, meaningful or not, a man or a woman can lose the precious sense of self-worth.· One loses one's moral sense when lust becomes dominant.· I just lost all sense of direction, of purpose.· We have lost of a sense of great books, for instance.· She would jump off a board and lose all sense of where she was.· His death quite literally shattered the Prince and for a time he lost all sense of purpose.· They lose their keen sense of smell and direction when the wind picks up like this. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► your/her etc senses But once you start to write, you are moonstruck, out of your senses.. His cheek brushed hers with a cathartic effect on her senses. It proved impossible; her senses were heightened to such a degree that she could hear every move he made. Paige could feel her heart beating like a trapped bird in her chest and her senses reeled. She could only pray that Dana had come to her senses and had left before they arrived at Garry's hide-out. Steel threaded through her muscles, and her senses became as sharp as a cat's. Until she comes to her senses, that is. Use all your senses to find yourself there. ► talk sense I just want our politicians to talk sense for a change. Someone who could talk sense would get my vote, but most politicians don't. A man talking sense to himself is no madder than a man talking nonsense not to himself. He had already tried to talk sense into Jotan, and had got nowhere. ► regain your senses Out in the fresh air, she quickly regained her senses. Doctor Robert Dexter sat forward quickly, sucking in a deep breath as he regained his senses. ► make sense His arguments seem to make sense. It doesn't make sense to drive if you can walk. It just doesn't make sense to keep all these people on the payroll. It made sense for Sam to live nearer the college. It may not make sense to rebuild the houses damaged by the floods. It would make sense for the parents to be involved in this discussion. Read this and tell me if it makes sense. Stern made the deal because it made good business sense. There are parts of the plan that simply don't make sense. As the people with formal authority, they were accountable for making sense of and integrating the varied agendas of their constituencies. Both writing and speech require context to make sense of what might formally be ambiguous. Everyone acknowledged that the recommendations made sense. How do you make sense out of the many conflicting issues and statements about the political world that confront you each day? It makes sense to keep such information on file for quick reference. On the whole, it made sense. So it might make sense to pay off part of her mortgage. Strange to tell, even in an era of government downsizing it can make sense to build new federal office space. ► make (some) sense of something Both writing and speech require context to make sense of what might formally be ambiguous. Evelyn stretched out on her back and stared into the dark, trying to make sense of the day's events. How can human beings in normal conversation makes sense of 5,000 words an hour of confusing, semi-organized information? It is not easy to make sense of the maze of facts and figures concerning the settlements. No wonder the new managers found it difficult to make sense of and define their new role. They were arriving in their World Humanities class unable to make sense of a literary text. This often happens when independent organizations seek to make sense of different providers offering the same service. We do advise you to dig out the manual that came with your modem to help make sense of the relevant commands. PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► sense/spirit of adventure A secret always buoyed her up, gave her a sense of adventure. A sense of adventure, perhaps? Dole can opt for some one out of the blue, making a bold stroke and hoping to demonstrate a spirit of adventure. It is like they embody the spirit of adventure, that sense of infinite newness. The atmosphere of the room was so different from any he had ever breathed that self-consciousness vanished in the sense of adventure. The excitement gradually left them and the boyish sense of adventure seeped slowly away. The sense of adventure felt by the pioneers of flight still remains with those who carry on the tradition of ballooning today. We should strive for the same sense of adventure. ► appeal to somebody’s better nature/sense of justice etc► sense of community A sense of community is a source of satisfaction that appeals to many. Collectively taking care of our elderly provides a sense of community in our otherwise competitive economy. In turn, that sense of community is what is expected to make New Traditional neighborhoods desirable in this age of isolation. The results highlighted the attachment people feel to their area and the strong sense of community spirit. There is an indescribable sense of community here. These were, first, what human psychic needs does a sense of community arise to satisfy? To bring about this sense of community, Eliot includes historical and contemporary Londoners of various social classes. Today's crowded world militates against a sense of community. ► give (somebody) an impression/a sense/an idea► horse sense Arthur looked at Flute's cross face and thought longingly of Fred's horse sense at dress rehearsals. Maud talked with a mixture of pedantry and horse sense that impressed him as singular and forcible. ► knock some sense into somebody/into somebody’s head Maybe getting arrested will knock some sense into him. ► take leave of your senses You challenged him to a fight? Have you taken leave of your senses? But frequently they appear to have taken leave of their senses when it comes to choosing the right sort of women. But John had not taken leave of his senses. Her daughter had taken leave of her senses and her husband was never at home when he was needed. I know what you're saying and I think you've taken leave of your senses. She had taken leave of her senses! Was she taking leave of her senses? You must have taken leave of your senses! b. You must have left your senses behind! 35a. ► narrow sense/definition In a quite narrow sense they are right. In terms of its narrow definition in the Maastricht Treaty, convergence has been surprisingly successful. In the narrow sense, it failed to achieve its specific aims. In the narrow sense, the battle here is over zoning. Mr Alger, using perhaps a narrower definition of technology, put the peak exposure at 55 % of assets. There are important parts of these processes to which this narrow sense is relevant. This is the narrowest definition of money. While in a certain narrow sense this is the case, in many important ways just the opposite is true. ► an ounce of sense/truth/decency etc Anyone with an ounce of sense knows that results depend on factors other than staff efficiency. - T. Baines, Oxford. ► in (full) possession of your faculties/senses He's difficult to get along with but still in full possession of his faculties. ► sense of proportion At their best, lawyers have a sense of proportion and a sense of humor. But it is real enough to demand a sense of proportion and perspective. But let us keep a sense of proportion. Buying an airline seemed foolhardy and unnecessarily ostentatious: it affronted his sense of proportion. My sense of proportion left me; my judgment took on the grotesque exaggerations of a cruel cartoon. The participants, taken together, represented the power establishment of southern California with an exquisite sense of proportion. What is probably important here is a sense of proportion, rather than oversimplified either/or decisions. You should, however, keep a sense of proportion. ► somebody’s sense of self He was combative, preferred elegant excesses of language, and had developed a strong, up-front sense of self. Her sense of time may vanish, and her normal sense of self. I should know ... Friendships become easier for young women in later adolescence as they develop a clearer sense of self identity. In contrast, figures outside the high cultural sphere often consciously try to abandon their sense of self. It is only through a process of dynamic interaction that consciousness is achieved as a sense of self and other. My therapist tells me I have a problem with boundaries, I have no sense of self. One week he said I had no sense of self. You need to go with the community and have a collective sense of self. ► talk sense/rubbish/nonsense etc A man talking sense to himself is no madder than a man talking nonsense not to himself. Don't talk rubbish, girl! He had already tried to talk sense into Jotan, and had got nowhere. It was easy to laugh in that snug house, talk nonsense half the night, drink. People who talk about authentic costume are talking rubbish. Quinn realized that he was talking nonsense. ► talk (some) sense into somebody Someone needs to talk sense into Rob before he gets hurt. Afterwards, George asked me to come down and see if I could talk some sense into you. At least it gave him time to try and talk some sense into her. He had already tried to talk sense into Jotan, and had got nowhere. Maybe the squabbling sparrows on the next balcony would talk some sense into her before it was too late. She fervently hoped that Father McCormack would be able to talk some sense into her son. Take this, and try to talk some sense into your dad if you can. Word family WORD FAMILYadjectivesensibleinsensiblesenselesssensitive ≠ insensitivesensorynonsensicalinsensatenounsense ≠ nonsensesensibility ≠ insensibilitysensitivity ≠ insensitivitysenselessnesssensitizationsensoradverbsensiblysenselesslysensitively ≠ insensitivelyverbsensesensitize 1[countable] a feeling about somethingsense of Afterwards, I felt a great sense of relief. A sense of panic has spread over the country. Employees need the sense of being appreciated.with a sense of something He looked around the room with a sense of achievement.sense that I had the sense that he was lying.2[singular] the ability to understand or judge somethingsense of humour British English, sense of humor American English (=the ability to understand and enjoy things that are funny) I like Pam – she has a really good sense of humour.sense of direction (=the ability to judge which way you should be going, or what your aims should be) It was dark and he had completely lost his sense of direction.sense of proportion (=the ability to judge what is important and what is not important) Let’s keep a sense of proportion, and not rush to any hasty conclusions.sense of justice/fairness Kids have a natural sense of justice.dress/clothes sense (=the ability to judge which clothes look good)3[countable] one of the five natural powers of sight, hearing, feeling, taste, and smell, that give us information about the things around ussense of smell/taste/touch etc She has a good sense of smell. Cats have a very acute sense of hearing (=very good, so that they can hear even the smallest sound). Combinations of flavors, textures, and color that can delight the senses. the five senses (=all of the senses) → sixth sense4[uncountable] when someone makes sensible or practical decisions, or behaves in a sensible practical wayhave the sense to do something (=behave in a sensible way and do what is best in that situation) You should have had the sense to turn off the electricity first.there is no sense in (doing) something spoken (=it is not sensible to do something) There’s no sense in getting upset about it now.see sense (=realize what is the sensible thing to do) I wish the politicians would see sense and stop the war.talk/knock some sense into somebody (=try to make someone behave in a more sensible way) → common sense5 make sense a)to have a clear meaning and be easy to understand:  Read this and tell me if it makes sense. b)to be a sensible thing to doit makes sense (for somebody) to do something It makes sense to save money while you can. Would it make sense for the city authorities to further restrict parking? c)if something makes sense, there seems to be a good reason or explanation for it:  Why did she do a thing like that? It doesn’t seem to make sense.6make (some) sense of something to understand something, especially something difficult or complicated:  Can you make any sense of this article?7[countable] the meaning of a word, sentence, phrase etc:  The word ‘record’ has several different senses. Any alteration would spoil the sense of the entire poem.8[countable] a way in which something can be true or realin a sense/in one sense/in some senses etc (=in one way, in some ways etc) What he says is right, in a sense. The hotel was in no sense (=not at all) comfortable. George was a big man in every sense of the word (=in every way). This is true in a general sense. Communication, in any real sense (=of any real kind), was extremely limited.in a (very) real sense (=used to emphasize that a statement or description is true) A head of a school is a manager in a very real sense.9your/her etc senses someone’s ability to think clearly and behave sensibly – used in some expressions when you think that someone has lost this abilitycome to your senses (=to start to think clearly and behave sensibly again) One day he’ll come to his senses and see what a fool he’s been. See if you can bring her to her senses (=make someone think clearly and behave sensibly).be out of your senses (=have lost the ability to think clearly and behave sensibly) Are you completely out of your senses? → take leave of your senses at leave2(6)10talk sense spoken to say things that are reasonable or sensible – often used when you think someone has just said something silly:  Talk sense! There’s no way we can afford a new car!11regain your senses old-fashioned to stop feeling faint or slightly sickCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesa strong/great sense of something· He had a strong sense of responsibility.a real sense of something (=a strong feeling)· Children need to feel a real sense of belonging.a deep sense of something (=a very strong feeling)· He felt a deep sense of disappointment.a growing sense of something (=becoming stronger)· She looked around with a growing sense of unease.a vague/slight sense of something (=not very strong)· There was a slight sense of embarrassment.verbsfeel/have a sense of something· I felt a great sense of pride.give somebody a sense of something· The job gave her a sense of control over her life.convey a sense of something· We want to convey our sense of excitement to the audience.phrasesa sense of relief/panic/guilt etc· We reached the medical centre with a sense of relief.a sense of purpose/direction (=a feeling that you know what you are trying to achieve)· Becoming a mother had given her a new sense of purpose.a sense of urgency (=a feeling that something is urgent)· The rescuers felt a real sense of urgency now.a sense of responsibility/duty (=a feeling that you must do something because it is right)· Parents try to give their children a sense of responsibility.a sense of loss (=a feeling of sadness for someone or something you no longer have)· Many women experience a sense of loss when their children leave home.a sense of achievement/satisfaction (=a feeling that you have achieved something good)· Even a small success gives a sense of achievement.a sense of security (=a feeling that you are safe)· A lack of trust in the parents can undermine the child's sense of security at home.a false sense of security (=a feeling that you are safe, which is not actually true)· They were lulled into a false sense of security.a sense of identity (=a feeling of knowing who you are and how you belong to a community)· Change can threaten our fragile sense of identity.a sense of belonging (=a feeling that you belong to a group)· The organization tries to foster a sense of belonging through these social events.a sense of occasion (=a feeling that an event is special or important)· It was a marvellous day and there was a real sense of occasion.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2phrasesa sense of humour British English, a sense of humor American English (=the ability to laugh and enjoy things that are funny)· A good teacher needs a sense of humour.a sense of fun (=the ability to enjoy yourself and make things fun)· What I liked about Maria was her sense of fun.a sense of direction (=the ability to judge which way you should be going)· The place was completely dark and I lost all sense of direction.a sense of proportion (=the ability to judge how important or unimportant something is)· It’s important to keep a sense of proportion.a sense of timing (=the ability to choose the right moment to do or say something)· He told the story with an exquisite sense of timing.a sense of justice/fairness· I appealed to her sense of justice.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + sensea good/great sense of something· He is a popular boy with a good sense of humour.a natural sense of something (=a natural ability)· She did not have a natural sense of direction.a keen sense of something (=a good ability to judge something)· As a lawyer, he had a keen sense of the value of political connections.dress/clothes sense (=an ability to choose clothes well)· Her dress sense was faultless.business sense (=an ability to make good decisions in business)· Few young people have much business sense.verbshave a sense of something· She seems to have a great sense of the right thing to say.lose your sense of something· Come on! Have you lost your sense of humour?lose all sense of something· He seemed to have lost all sense of proportion.keep/retain a sense of something· Throughout it all she retained her sense of fun.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3phrasesa sense of smell/taste/touch etc· We lose some of the sense of taste as we get older.the five senses· We use all five senses to explore the world around us.adjectivesa good/keen/acute sense of something· Pigs have a keen sense of smell.a poor sense of something· Owls and other predatory birds have a poor sense of smell.verbshave a sense of something· You have to have a good sense of hearing to play the violin.lose your sense of something· I think I’m losing my sense of smell.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 8phrasesin a sense (also in one sense)· The results are not terribly surprising in one sense.in some sense (also in some senses)· George was perfectly right in some senses.in every sense· He is lucky in every sense.in no sense (=not at all)· This is in no sense a criticism.in a general/broad sense· In a general sense, a rapid rate of technological change creates uncertainty.in a (very) real sense (=used to emphasise that a statement or description is true)· The truth is that in a very real sense most families in Britain are not poor.in a literal sense (=according to the actual or physical meaning of words)· I wasn't suggesting that in a literal sense. sense1 nounsense2 verb sensesense2 ●●○ verb [transitive] Verb Table VERB TABLE sense Simple Form Present I, you, we, they sense he, she, it senses Past I, you, he, she, it, we, they sensed Present perfect I, you, we, they have sensed he, she, it has sensed Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had sensed Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will sense Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have sensed Continuous Form Present I am sensing he, she, it is sensing you, we, they are sensing Past I, he, she, it was sensing you, we, they were sensing Present perfect I, you, we, they have been sensing he, she, it has been sensing Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had been sensing Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will be sensing Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have been sensing Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES After a while, I sensed that he was no longer listening. I wasn't that thrilled with her performance, and I'm sure she sensed it. She sensed his impatience and tried to hurry. This new dishwasher senses how many dishes are loaded and sets itself accordingly. We could sense an unwelcoming atmosphere. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS David sensed the urge to plant his lips on hers immediately and bite into the yielding flesh. From the mid-eighties onwards, I sensed a change in the cultural scene. I sensed that she loved her little girl a great deal but was feeling hopelessly lost about how to cope with her. Once, he had sensed a presence following him on the trail. There are times you get the impression Bulls coach Phil Jackson is tuned into some cosmic wavelength that only he can sense. They have sensed, as the layman does not, the damage to established ideas which lurks in these relationships. When he finally got there, when he walked through the town, he sensed a tension amongst those who saw him. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorto feel sure something is true even though you have no proof► feel · I felt a definite sense of danger and impending disaster.feel (that) · I always felt I had the ability to become a reasonable actor.· It is a common experience to feel that an author writes well without being able to say exactly why. ► sense to feel that something is present or is happening where you are although you cannot see or hear anything to prove it: · We could sense an unwelcoming atmosphere.· I wasn't that thrilled with her performance, and I'm sure she sensed it.sense (that): · After a while, I sensed that he was no longer listening. ► know to feel very strongly that something is true: · Everyone knew immediately how serious the situation was.know (that): · I knew that this was going to happen.· I know damn well she won't keep her promise.just know: · I knew it was a huge gamble, buying the stuff without seeing it, but I just knew it would be good quality. ► have a feeling/get the feeling to feel almost sure that something is true, although you have no proof: have a feeling/get the feeling (that): · As we walked along together, I had a feeling that we were both thinking the same thing.· Maybe we should leave him alone. I have a feeling he doesn't want us here. ► be aware/conscious to know how someone is feeling or how a situation is changing although there are no clear signs to prove it, especially in a way that worries you: be aware/conscious of: · Charles was uncomfortably aware of the woman's silent contempt for him.be aware/conscious that: · Slowly, she became conscious that there was some connection between the man and the girl. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 2nouns► sense danger · He stiffened, sensing danger. ► sense trouble · The other women, sensing trouble, immediately began to edge away. ► sense the tension · I could sense the tension in the court as the jury returned. ► sense somebody’s presence (=be aware that someone is there)· He sensed her presence, but didn’t look at her. ► sense somebody’s fear/excitement/reluctance etc · Luke paused and she sensed his reluctance to continue. ► sense somebody’s mood (=be aware of how someone is feeling)· He instinctively sensed her mood and changed the subject. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► acute sense of  Young children have a particularly acute sense of smell. ► sense of alienation  Unemployment may provoke a sense of alienation from society. ► a sense of balance · A good sense of balance is always useful when you are sailing. ► sense of belonging  It’s important to have a sense of belonging (=a feeling that you are happy and comfortable somewhere). ► sense of betrayal  She felt a great sense of betrayal. ► have common sense · Some people are brilliant thinkers, but they have no common sense. ► use your common sense · If something goes wrong, just use your common sense. ► be based on common sense · The job doesn't require much training because it's based on common sense. ► show common sense · His attitude shows no common sense at all. ► common sense tells you/me etc something · Common sense tells me that I should get more sleep. ► common sense suggests something · People don't always do what common sense suggests. ► common sense dictates something (=tells you something very clearly)· Common sense dictates that you should avoid handling wild animals. ► common sense prevails (=is strong enough to make you do the sensible thing)· Eventually common sense prevailed and they reached an agreement. ► defy common sense (=not be sensible)· The proposed change in the law defies common sense. ► simple/plain/basic/sheer common sense (=very obviously sensible)· Locking your doors at night is simple common sense. ► sound common sense (=sensible and reliable)· These ideas contained much sound common sense. ► a common sense approach · We need a common sense approach to caring for the environment. ► a common sense view · Ross took the common sense view that it would be better to stay at home. ► a matter of common sense (=something that requires no more than common sense)· Not driving too fast is just a matter of common sense. ► a lack of common sense · Leaving the child alone in the car showed a lack of common sense. ► an ounce of common sense (=a very small amount)· Anyone with an ounce of common sense would have realised that was a silly thing to do. ► convey a sense/an impression of something · The music conveys a senses of sadness and despair. ► sense danger (=feel that there is danger)· The animal lifted its head, sensing danger. ► sense of decency  Is there no sense of decency left in this country? ► sense of déjà vu  a strange sense of déjà vu ► sense of destiny  She always had a strong sense of destiny. ► sense of detachment  He felt a sense of detachment from what was happening around him. ► develop a sense/awareness/knowledge of something  The children are beginning to develop a sense of responsibility. ► common sense dictates something · Common sense dictates that you should avoid too much sun. ► a sense of direction (=the ability to judge which way you should be going)· Do you have a good sense of direction? ► a sense/feeling of disappointment · For days he couldn't get over his sense of deep disappointment. ► a sense/feeling of doom · Everyone in the business has a feeling of doom at the moment. ► a sense of duty · He was caring for his parents out of a sense of duty rather than love. ► a sense/feeling of excitement · He woke up that morning with a feeling of excitement. ► a sense of failure · People may feel a sense of failure if they admit they have ended up in a job they hate. ► sense of fair play  This kind of behavior violates many people’s sense of fair play. ► a false sense of security  a false sense of security (=a feeling of being safe when you are not really safe) ► in the figurative sense  He’s my son, in the figurative sense of the word. ► a sense/air of finality  The word ‘retirement’ has a terrible air of finality about it. ► sense of foreboding  She waited for news with a grim sense of foreboding. ► sense of frustration  People often feel a sense of frustration that they are not being promoted quickly enough. ► sense of fulfilment  a deep sense of fulfilment that makes life worthwhile ► makes good sense  It makes good sense (=is sensible) to do some research before buying. ► a feeling/sense of gratitude · She had a sudden feeling of gratitude towards him. ► a sense of grievance (=when you feel that you have been treated unfairly)· Anti-Americanism in these countries comes from a deep sense of grievance against the United States. ► a feeling/sense of guilt (also guilt feelings)· I had a permanent feeling of guilt that I didn't see Mum and Dad as often as I should. ► a sense of harmony (=a feeling of friendship and peace)· There was a quiet sense of harmony between them as they walked along. ► a sense of honour · Is he marrying her out of some misplaced sense of honour? ► a sense of humour · I'm afraid my dad doesn't have a very good sense of humour. ► a sense/feeling of importance (=a feeling that you are an important person)· Sitting behind the big desk gave her a feeling of importance. ► sense/feeling of inferiority  He had a deep-rooted feeling of inferiority. ► sense of ... injustice  He had developed a deep sense of social injustice. ► a sense of joy · I’ll never forget the sense of joy that day. ► sense of justice  Children have a strong sense of justice. ► a keen sense of  As she walked away, Joe felt a keen sense of loss. ► literal meaning/sense/interpretation etc  A trade war is not a war in the literal sense. ► lose all sense of time/direction/proportion etc  When he was writing, he lost all sense of time. ► sense of loss  the deep sense of loss I felt after my divorce ► a sense of loyalty · She had a strong sense of loyalty to her family. ► lulled ... into a false sense of security  Earthquakes here are rare and this has lulled people into a false sense of security (=made people think they were safe when they were not). ► a sense of mastery (=the feeling that you can do something well)· Suggesting an activity that a child can do adds to the child's sense of mastery. ► air/sense of menace  There was a sense of menace as the sky grew darker. ► somebody’s moral sense (=a feeling for what is right and what is wrong)· Children’s moral sense develops over a number of years. ► a sense of mystery (=a feeling that something is mysterious)· The garden had hidden corners that gave it a sense of mystery. ► a feeling/sense of nostalgia · Did it give you a sense of nostalgia to see the play on Broadway again? ► a sense of obligation · the sense of obligation that you feel towards your family ► a sense of occasion (=a feeling that an event is very special or important)· The music gave the event a real sense of occasion. ► a mood/sense of optimism · A mood of optimism prevails in the White House. ► sense/sensory organs (=the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and skin, used to give us information about the world around us)· Our minds function through the brain, nervous system, and sense organs.· As with the other sensory organs, taste is highly developed in babies at birth. ► a sense/feeling of panic · She looked out to sea with a rising sense of panic. ► a sense of perspective · I felt I needed a break from the relationship in order to keep a sense of perspective. ► a feeling/sense of pity · Annie experienced a sudden feeling of pity for the young man. ► sense somebody's presence (=be aware that someone is present without seeing them)· The man sensed his presence at once and turned sharply. ► common sense prevails/reason prevails (=a sensible decision is made) He considered lying, but then common sense prevailed. ► a sense of pride · I still feel a sense of pride at having been a member of the regiment. ► profound sense of  a profound sense of guilt ► a sense/feeling of relief · She was filled with an overwhelming sense of relief. ► road sense (=knowledge of how to behave safely near traffic)· Young children don’t have any road sense. ► a sense/feeling of satisfaction · Performing such a difficult piece gave her a deep sense of satisfaction. ► see reason/sense (=realize that you are wrong or doing something stupid) I just can’t get her to see reason! ► have a sixth sense  He seemed to have a sixth sense for knowing when his brother was in trouble. ► a strong sense of something · There is a strong sense of community here. ► sense of superiority  his sense of superiority ► sense the tension · She could sense the tension in the room. ► sense of timing  He told jokes with an exquisite sense of timing. ► sense of touch  the sense of touch ► sense/feeling of unease  As she neared the door, Amy felt a growing sense of unease. public unease about defence policy ► sense of urgency  Despite the crisis, there appeared to be no sense of urgency. ► a vague sense/feeling · She had a vague feeling that she had let something important slip away. ► sense of vocation  a strong sense of vocation ► have a warped sense of humour  You really have a warped sense of humour (=think strange and unpleasant things are funny). ► a sense/feeling of well-being  A good meal promotes a feeling of well-being. ► wicked sense of humour  Tara hasn’t lost her wicked sense of humour. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► change · From the mid-eighties onwards, I sensed a change in the cultural scene.· He had sensed a change in the air, a salty dampness.· Some women sense a change from the moment of conception and know they are pregnant before they miss a period.· He sensed the change at once and lifted his dark head.· They sensed the change in political mood and were anxious that the Conservatives should not get out of step with the public.· Somewhere ahead of her, Rosa sensed a change in her life. ► danger · It was a classic face off, and Bodie sensed danger.· Richard sensed danger before Philippa did.· If you sense danger, act as if you can see danger itself.· If they sense danger, they move on.· Night is when most creatures sense danger.· It senses the danger and almost instantaneously cuts off the power with a speed of reaction which can prevent a tragedy occurring.· She sensed danger for Toby, but didn't know how to avoid it. ► fear · He had sensed her fear of yielding to a man's passion and had reined in his desire immediately.· It was like she sensed his sadness and fear and became ten times more zany.· It is Mr Major who seems to sense the fears and hopes of middle Britain.· He bared his teeth and tried not to look afraid; above all, they mustn't sense his fear.· He sensed her fear, read it in her eyes. ► mood · The first to sense the new mood was the press, and an Anti-Waste League was founded by Lord Rothermere.· I sensed that the mood was beginning to turn.· After a few minutes, Blanche seemed to sense Dexter's baleful mood, checked her watch and stood up to go. ► presence · Once, he had sensed a presence following him on the trail.· It strode through the black rain to the car wreck in the forecourt, sensing the presence of more food.· A microchip in a couch will sense the presence of a sitter and turn the heat up in the room.· From them ... The dragons sense Liessa's presence.· He sensed its presence, glimpsed the dark shape only on the edge of his vision.· Standing in the chill morning air outside the church, I felt could sense their presence. ► tension · She could sense the rising tension in the room, almost as oppressive as the scent of all the flowers.· The chil-dren sensed his tension and gave him a wide berth.· She sensed the tensions we were suffering before we finally parted.· I could sense the tension in the court as neighbours sought to give opinions to each other in noisy whispers.· When he finally got there, when he walked through the town, he sensed a tension amongst those who saw him.· Forester sensed a worm of tension, deep in his belly and fighting to get free.· Blanche sensed the tension in his body, the clenched muscles.· Romanov sensed the sort of tension he only felt in the field. ► unease · Even at that early age, Celia sensed a strange unease, a tension amongst the grown-ups.· But he sensed an unease beneath the directness.· Clearly, pupils will sense a teacher's unease in presenting poetry to them, and are then likely to respond negatively. VERB► begin · I really began to sense it when David did a Midnight Special show in 1973.· Alvin himself had begun to sense that.· We begin to sense with a keener sensitivity the needs of people around us.· As the journey progressed and the bus whizzed by the stadium, the passenger began to sense a problem.· The Republicans, led by Senator Taft, began to sense they had an election winner here. ► seem · Emily seemed to sense this too as she gazed at the uppermost branches.· She seemed to sense his nervousness.· John seemed to sense death approaching.· Suddenly Morthen seemed to sense the watcher.· But what he seemed to be sensing was that the boy was dangerous.· It is Mr Major who seems to sense the fears and hopes of middle Britain. Phrases PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► sense/spirit of adventure A secret always buoyed her up, gave her a sense of adventure. A sense of adventure, perhaps? Dole can opt for some one out of the blue, making a bold stroke and hoping to demonstrate a spirit of adventure. It is like they embody the spirit of adventure, that sense of infinite newness. The atmosphere of the room was so different from any he had ever breathed that self-consciousness vanished in the sense of adventure. The excitement gradually left them and the boyish sense of adventure seeped slowly away. The sense of adventure felt by the pioneers of flight still remains with those who carry on the tradition of ballooning today. We should strive for the same sense of adventure. ► appeal to somebody’s better nature/sense of justice etc► sense of community A sense of community is a source of satisfaction that appeals to many. Collectively taking care of our elderly provides a sense of community in our otherwise competitive economy. In turn, that sense of community is what is expected to make New Traditional neighborhoods desirable in this age of isolation. The results highlighted the attachment people feel to their area and the strong sense of community spirit. There is an indescribable sense of community here. These were, first, what human psychic needs does a sense of community arise to satisfy? To bring about this sense of community, Eliot includes historical and contemporary Londoners of various social classes. Today's crowded world militates against a sense of community. ► give (somebody) an impression/a sense/an idea► horse sense Arthur looked at Flute's cross face and thought longingly of Fred's horse sense at dress rehearsals. Maud talked with a mixture of pedantry and horse sense that impressed him as singular and forcible. ► knock some sense into somebody/into somebody’s head Maybe getting arrested will knock some sense into him. ► take leave of your senses You challenged him to a fight? Have you taken leave of your senses? But frequently they appear to have taken leave of their senses when it comes to choosing the right sort of women. But John had not taken leave of his senses. Her daughter had taken leave of her senses and her husband was never at home when he was needed. I know what you're saying and I think you've taken leave of your senses. She had taken leave of her senses! Was she taking leave of her senses? You must have taken leave of your senses! b. You must have left your senses behind! 35a. ► narrow sense/definition In a quite narrow sense they are right. In terms of its narrow definition in the Maastricht Treaty, convergence has been surprisingly successful. In the narrow sense, it failed to achieve its specific aims. In the narrow sense, the battle here is over zoning. Mr Alger, using perhaps a narrower definition of technology, put the peak exposure at 55 % of assets. There are important parts of these processes to which this narrow sense is relevant. This is the narrowest definition of money. While in a certain narrow sense this is the case, in many important ways just the opposite is true. ► an ounce of sense/truth/decency etc Anyone with an ounce of sense knows that results depend on factors other than staff efficiency. - T. Baines, Oxford. ► in (full) possession of your faculties/senses He's difficult to get along with but still in full possession of his faculties. ► sense of proportion At their best, lawyers have a sense of proportion and a sense of humor. But it is real enough to demand a sense of proportion and perspective. But let us keep a sense of proportion. Buying an airline seemed foolhardy and unnecessarily ostentatious: it affronted his sense of proportion. My sense of proportion left me; my judgment took on the grotesque exaggerations of a cruel cartoon. The participants, taken together, represented the power establishment of southern California with an exquisite sense of proportion. What is probably important here is a sense of proportion, rather than oversimplified either/or decisions. You should, however, keep a sense of proportion. ► somebody’s sense of self He was combative, preferred elegant excesses of language, and had developed a strong, up-front sense of self. Her sense of time may vanish, and her normal sense of self. I should know ... Friendships become easier for young women in later adolescence as they develop a clearer sense of self identity. In contrast, figures outside the high cultural sphere often consciously try to abandon their sense of self. It is only through a process of dynamic interaction that consciousness is achieved as a sense of self and other. My therapist tells me I have a problem with boundaries, I have no sense of self. One week he said I had no sense of self. You need to go with the community and have a collective sense of self. ► talk sense/rubbish/nonsense etc A man talking sense to himself is no madder than a man talking nonsense not to himself. Don't talk rubbish, girl! He had already tried to talk sense into Jotan, and had got nowhere. It was easy to laugh in that snug house, talk nonsense half the night, drink. People who talk about authentic costume are talking rubbish. Quinn realized that he was talking nonsense. ► talk (some) sense into somebody Someone needs to talk sense into Rob before he gets hurt. Afterwards, George asked me to come down and see if I could talk some sense into you. At least it gave him time to try and talk some sense into her. He had already tried to talk sense into Jotan, and had got nowhere. Maybe the squabbling sparrows on the next balcony would talk some sense into her before it was too late. She fervently hoped that Father McCormack would be able to talk some sense into her son. Take this, and try to talk some sense into your dad if you can. Word family WORD FAMILYadjectivesensibleinsensiblesenselesssensitive ≠ insensitivesensorynonsensicalinsensatenounsense ≠ nonsensesensibility ≠ insensibilitysensitivity ≠ insensitivitysenselessnesssensitizationsensoradverbsensiblysenselesslysensitively ≠ insensitivelyverbsensesensitize 1if you sense something, you feel that it exists or is true, without being told or having proof:  Perhaps he sensed your distrust.sense (that) I could sense that something was wrong.sense what/how/who etc Hugo had already sensed how unhappy she was.sense danger/trouble If a prairie dog senses danger, he whistles a warning.2if a machine senses something, it discovers and records it:  an electronic device used for sensing intrudersCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2nounssense danger· He stiffened, sensing danger.sense trouble· The other women, sensing trouble, immediately began to edge away.sense the tension· I could sense the tension in the court as the jury returned.sense somebody’s presence (=be aware that someone is there)· He sensed her presence, but didn’t look at her.sense somebody’s fear/excitement/reluctance etc· Luke paused and she sensed his reluctance to continue.sense somebody’s mood (=be aware of how someone is feeling)· He instinctively sensed her mood and changed the subject.
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