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单词 lot
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lot

UK /lɒt/

A lot can be used in the following ways:
as an adverb: He seems to like her a lot. (before a comparative adjective or adverb): I feel a lot better.
as a pronoun: We didn’t get paid a lot, but we had fun. (followed by ‘of’): A lot of people don’t like the idea much.
Lots can be used in the same way as a lot but is more informal: She knows lots about it.There’s lots to eat in the kitchen.

phrases
  • a lot

    1. 1
      to a great or greater degree

      I liked her a lot.

      I can run a lot faster than you.

      Men take a lot longer in the supermarket than women.

      We’re playing a lot better under the new manager.

      Synonyms and related words

      Very and very much
      See alsomuch
    2. 2
      often, or for a long time

      I talk a lot, I know.

      We see her in the mornings a lot, taking the children off to school.

      She gets sad when she thinks about him, which happens a lot.

      Synonyms and related words

      Often and many times
    3. 3

      a lot​/​lots

      a large number, amount, or quantity

      We’re paying her a lot for her services.

      Have another piece of cake – there’s lots more in the kitchen.

      a lot of:

      Bob used to have a lot of friends in New York.

      I’ve got a lot of work to do.

      There are a lot of questions that still remain unanswered.

      The idea has attracted lots of publicity.

      He’s making lots of money.

      a lot/lots to do/see/eat etc:

      There’s a lot to see in New York.

      lots and lots:

      There were lots and lots of posters to choose from.

      Synonyms and related words

      Large quantities or amounts
      See alsomany
  • have a lot on

    1
    to be very busy

    I’ve got a lot on this weekend – I don’t think I can see you.

    Synonyms and related words

    To be busy
  • have a lot on your mind

    1
    to be worried or thinking about many things

    He’s hard to talk to at the moment – he’s got a lot on his mind.

    Synonyms and related words

    To worry or feel nervous about something

lot

US /lɑt/

A lot can be used in the following ways:
as an adverb: He seems to like her a lot. (before a comparative adjective or adverb): I feel a lot better.
as a pronoun: We didn’t get paid a lot, but we had fun. (followed by “of”): A lot of people don’t like the idea much.
Lots can be used in the same way as a lot but is more informal: She knows lots about it.There’s lots to eat in the kitchen.

phrases
  • a lot

    1. 1
      to a great or greater degree

      I liked her a lot.

      I can run a lot faster than you.

      Men take a lot longer in the supermarket than women.

      We’re playing a lot better under the new coach.

      Synonyms and related words

      Very and very much
      See alsomuch
    2. 2
      often, or for a long time

      I talk a lot, I know.

      We see her in the mornings a lot, taking the children off to school.

      She gets sad when she thinks about him, which happens a lot.

      Synonyms and related words

      Often and many times
    3. 3

      a lot​/​lots

      a large number, amount, or quantity

      We’re paying her a lot for her services.

      Have another piece of cake – there’s lots more in the kitchen.

      a lot of:

      Barb used to have a lot of friends in New York.

      I’ve got a lot of work to do.

      There are a lot of questions that still remain unanswered.

      The idea has attracted lots of publicity.

      I see a lot of similarity between the two industries.

      He’s making lots of money.

      a lot/lots to do/see/eat etc.:

      There’s a lot to see in New York.

      lots and lots:

      There were lots and lots of posters to choose from.

      Synonyms and related words

      Large quantities or amounts
      See alsomany
  • have a lot going on

    1
    to be very busy

    I’ve got a lot going on this weekend – I don’t think I can see you.

    Synonyms and related words

    To be busy
  • have a lot on your mind

    1
    to be worried or thinking about many things

    He’s hard to talk to at the moment – he’s got a lot on his mind.

    Synonyms and related words

    To worry or feel nervous about something

lot

UK /lɒt/

Word Forms

singularlot
plurallots


  1. 1
    Britisha group or set of people or things

    When you’ve done these, you can get started on that lot.

    lot of:

    I’ve just finished typing one lot of letters.

    It can be a bit difficult when there are two lots of parents involved.

    Synonyms and related words

    Categories and types
    1. 1a
      Britishinformala particular group of people

      I thought this lot might have been a bit more sympathetic to my approach.

      Synonyms and related words

      Informal and humorous words for groups of people
  2. 2
    cinemathe buildings and the land around them where films are made
    Synonyms and related words

    Film-making and theatre production
  3. 3
    a thing or group of things that are to be sold, especially in an auction

    What am I bid for lot 36?

    Synonyms and related words

    Auctions and auctioning
  4. 4

    the lot

    the whole of a number or amount that you have just mentioned

    I offered him half, but he got greedy and wanted the lot.

    Synonyms and related words

    Everything and including everything
  5. 5
    mainly Americana small area of land used for a particular purpose

    They bought a small lot behind the church.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for land and miscellaneous areas of land

phrases

someone’s lot (in life)
that’s your lot
throw in/cast your lot with someone

lot

US /lɑt/

Word Forms

singularlot
plurallots


  1. 1
    a small area of land used for a particular purpose

    They bought a small lot behind the church.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for land and miscellaneous areas of land
  2. 2
    cinemathe buildings and the land around them where movies are made
    Synonyms and related words

    Movie-making and theater production
  3. 3
    a thing or group of things that are to be sold, especially in an auction

    The sale of wine reached $9 million at Christie’s with fewer than half the lots sold.

    Synonyms and related words

    Auctions and auctioning
  4. 4

    the lot

    mainly Britishall of a number or amount that you have just mentioned

    I offered him half, but he got greedy and wanted the lot.

    Synonyms and related words

    Everything and including everything
  5. 5
    Britisha group or set of people or things
    lot of:

    I’ve just finished typing one lot of letters.

    Synonyms and related words

    Categories and types
    1. 5a
      Britishinformala particular group of people

      I thought this lot might have been a bit more sympathetic to my approach.

      Synonyms and related words

      Informal and humorous words for groups of people

phrases

someone’s lot (in life)
that’s your lot
throw in/cast your lot with someone

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