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单词 give
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We went upstairs and we read the script and we gave our thoughts about it.The new drug is not a cure but may give her more time.They just give lies on top of other lies.You just give a little touch and you get a lot from what was there.So this fairly long exposure gives the sense of movement.The moon makes you wiser about love and you get the right balance between give and take.Just want to give something back.In most cases trained officers give sympathetic, effective and admirable support.It's hard to say more without giving too much away.At some stage the long housing boom has to come to an end, given the expected pressure on consumer spending next year.Two errors in the procedure adopted in the present case gave rise to concern.Or were the cups given a little help?Was the captaincy something you had given much thought to before?She had just about given up on life by then.Turing opted for the latter and was given a long course of female hormone pills.They may give a little extra money.They access help step by step and have to take what is given to them by doctors.Get it wrong and they may not want to give it another try.Remember that real love means giving each other the time to be sure.The generals must be given fresh reasons for discontent.And they are also too pressed to give cases the time that they need.It is also worth remembering that a little sunshine can give your health a boost.The joy of science comes from really understanding something and not just giving a correct answer.Now he faces pressure to give it up.It gives them something totally different to talk about.People who had thought a lot about others and given of themselves without thoughtof reward.Tackling the gangs will take more than giving thugs long sentences or increasing police patrols.The censors may not have given their move much thought.I just knew that performing gave you confidence.I'm not saying his popularity gives him licence to say what he likes.

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give

British English: give /ɡɪv/ VERB
If you give someone something, you let them have it to keep.
We always give our mother flowers on her birthday.
  • American English: give
  • Arabic: يُعْطِي
  • Brazilian Portuguese: dar
  • Chinese:
  • Croatian: dati
  • Czech: dát
  • Danish: give
  • Dutch: geven
  • European Spanish: dar
  • Finnish: antaa
  • French: donner
  • German: geben
  • Greek: δίνω
  • Italian: dare
  • Japanese: 与える
  • Korean: ...에게 ...을 주다
  • Norwegian: gi
  • Polish: dać
  • European Portuguese: dar
  • Romanian: a da
  • Russian: давать
  • Latin American Spanish: dar
  • Swedish: ge
  • Thai: ให้
  • Turkish: vermek
  • Ukrainian: давати
  • Vietnamese: cho

All related terms of 'give'

Chinese translation of 'give'

give

(ɡɪv)
Word forms:pt gave
Word forms:pp given

vt

  1. (= hand over)
    to give sb sth, give sth to sb 给(給)某人某物 (gěi mǒurén mǒuwù) (as gift) 送给(給)某人某物 (sònggěi mǒurén mǒuwù)
    I gave David the book, I gave the book to David 我把这(這)本书(書)送给(給)了戴维(維) (wǒ bǎ zhè běn shū sònggěile Dàiwéi)
    give it to him 把它送给(給)他 (bǎ tā sònggěi tā)
  2. (= provide) [advice, details] 提供 (tígōng)
    to give sb sth [opportunity, surprise, shock, job] 给(給)某人某物 (gěi mǒurén mǒuwù)
    I gave him the chance to deny it 我给(給)他机(機)会(會)拒绝(絕) (wǒ gěi tā jīhuì jùjué)
    you'll need to give me more time 你需要给(給)我更多的时(時)间(間) (nǐ xūyào gěi wǒ gèng duō de shíjiān)
    to give sb the impression that ... 给(給)某人 ... 的印象 (gěi mǒurén ... de yìnxiàng)
  3. (= deliver)
    to give a speech/a lecture 作演讲(講)/讲(講)座 (zuò yǎnjiǎng/jiǎngzuò)
  4. (= organize)
    to give a party/dinner party etc 做东(東)办(辦)一个(個)聚会(會)/宴会(會) (zuòdōng bàn yī gè jùhuì/yànhuì děng)
  5. (used with noun to replace a verb)
    to give a sigh/cry/shout etc 叹(嘆)了口气(氣)/哭了出来(來)/大叫了一声(聲) (tànle kǒu qì/kūle chūlái/dàjiàole yī shēng děng)
    to give a shrug/push 耸(聳)了耸(聳)肩/推了一把 (sǒngle sǒng jiān/tuīle yī bǎ)

vi

  1. (= break, collapse) (also give way) 支撑(撐)不住 (zhīchēng bù zhù)
    his legs gave beneath him 他腿软(軟)了 (tā tuǐ ruǎn le)
    the roof/floor gave as I stepped on it 我刚(剛)一踩上去屋顶(頂)/地板就塌了 (wǒ gāng yī cǎi shàngqù wūdǐng/dìbǎn jiù tā le)
  2. (= stretch) [fabric, shoes] 变(變)松 (biànsōng)

All related terms of 'give'

(verb) 
Definition
to perform, make, or do
She stretched her arms out and gave a great yawn.
Synonyms
perform
people who have performed outstanding acts of bravery
do
I've always wanted to do a show on his life.
carry out
execute
The landing was skilfully executed.
(verb) 
Definition
to utter (a shout or cry)
He gave no details of his plans.
Synonyms
communicate
The result will be communicated to parents.
announce
publish
The paper did not publish his name for legal reasons.
transmit
mosquitoes that transmit disease to humans
pronounce
utter
emit
The stove emitted a cloud of evil-smelling smoke.
issue
He issued a statement denying the allegations.
be a source of
impart
the ability to impart knowledge and command respect
(verb) 
Her visit gave great pleasure to the children.
Synonyms
produce
Cooking with spices produces a wonderful smell.
make
The crash made a noise like a building coming down.
cause
I don't want to cause any trouble.
occasion (formal)
The incident occasioned a full-scale parliamentary row.
engender
Insults engender hatred against those who indulge in them.
(verb) 
Definition
to host (a party)
That evening, I gave a dinner party for a few close friends.
Synonyms
organize
hold
Applicants should normally hold an Honours degree.
provide
I will be happy to provide you with a copy of the report.
They did not provide any food.
host
They hosted a dinner for visiting dignitaries.
throw
Why not throw a party for your friends?
lay on
(verb) 
Definition
to present or hand (something) to someone
This recipe was given to me years ago.They still give to charity despite hard economic times.
Synonyms
present
The queen presented the prizes to the winning captain.
contribute
They say they would like to contribute more to charity.
donate
He frequently donates large sums to charity.
provide
supply
an agreement to supply the library with new computers
award
grant
deliver
Don't promise what you can't deliver.
commit
The government have committed billions of pounds to the programme.
administer
The doctor came to watch the nurses administer the medications.
furnish
They'll be able to furnish you with the details.
confer
bestow
entrust
She entrusted her children to the care of their grandparents while she was away on a business trip.
consign
make over
hand over or out
Opposites
get
,
take
,
keep
,
receive
,
accept
(verb) 
Definition
to grant or provide
Could you give me that pencil, please?
Synonyms
pass
I passed the books to the librarian.
hand
She handed me a little rectangle of white paper.
reach (informal)
let have
(verb) 
Definition
to grant or provide
a bill that will give extra rights to thousands of elderly people
Synonyms
confer
An honorary degree was conferred on him by the University of Vienna.
allow
Would you allow me to accompany you?
accord
On his return home, the government accorded him the rank of Colonel.
award
The contract has been awarded to a British shipyard.
grant
France has agreed to grant him political asylum.
permit
I was permitted to bring my camera into the concert.
Our constitution does not permit the sending of troops.
bestow
The Queen has bestowed a knighthood on him.
vouchsafe (old-fashioned)
He vouchsafed them a little more brandy.
(verb) 
Definition
to yield or break under pressure
My knees gave under me.
Synonyms
collapse
A section of the Bay Bridge had collapsed.
fall
The fisherman fell into the sea during a storm.
break
sink
Kate laughed, and sank down again to her seat.
bend
(verb) 
Definition
to concede
You're a bright enough kid, I'll give you that.
Synonyms
concede
She finally conceded that he was right.
allow
He allows that the development may result in social inequality.
grant
The magistrates granted that the charity was justified in bringing the action.
10 (verb) 
Definition
to sacrifice or devote
a memorial to a man who gave his life for his country
Synonyms
surrender
She had to surrender all rights to her property.
yield
He may yield control.
devote
He decided to devote the rest of his life to music.
hand over
relinquish
He does not intend to relinquish power.
part with
cede
The General had promised to cede power by January.
11 (verb) 
The handout gives all the times of the performances.
Synonyms
demonstrate
Have they demonstrated a commitment to democracy?
show
These figures show an increase in unemployment.
offer
His mother and sister rallied round offering comfort.
provide
evidence
He still has a lot to learn, as is evidenced by his recent behaviour.
display
It's not often that I display my true feelings.
indicate
The survey indicated that most old people are independent.
manifest
He's only convincing when that inner fury manifests itself.
set forth

Phrasal verbs

See give in
See give someone away
See give something away
See give something off or out
See give something out
See give something up
See give up

Quotation

It is more blessed to give than to receive [Bible: Acts]

Additional synonyms

in the sense of accord
Definition
to grant
On his return home, the government accorded him the rank of Colonel.
Synonyms
grant,
give,
award,
render,
assign,
present with,
endow with,
bestow on,
confer on,
vouchsafe (old-fashioned),
impart with
in the sense of administer
The doctor came to watch the nurses administer the medications.
Synonyms
dispense,
give,
share,
provide,
apply,
distribute,
assign,
allocate,
allot,
dole out,
apportion,
deal out
in the sense of allow
Definition
to permit someone to do something
Would you allow me to accompany you?
Synonyms
let,
permit,
sanction,
entitle,
authorize,
license,
tolerate,
consent to,
countenance,
concede to,
assent to,
give leave to,
give the green light for,
give a blank cheque to

Synonyms of 'give'

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