| 单词 | way |
| 释义 | noun | adverb wayway1 /weɪ/ ●●● S1 W1 noun (plural ways) 1METHOD [countable] a method of doing something: I think my way’s better.the way (that) somebody/something does something I like the way you said that.a way of doing something We have no way of knowing whether she got the message.a way to do something What’s the best way to lose weight?the right/wrong way You’re not doing it the right way.in the same/a different way You can put the model together in several different ways.this/that way This way has always worked best for me.► see thesaurus at method2MANNER [countable] a manner in which something happens or is done, especially when there are several possible ones: the way (that) somebody/something does something Look at the way he’s dressed!a good/bad etc. way to do something The argument was a terrible way to end a wonderful week. Emma wondered if he thought of her in the same way that she thought of him. The disease affects different people in different ways.in a strange/friendly/nasty etc. way Marge kept staring at him in a funny way.(in) this/that way I didn’t know you felt that way.3PATH [countable usually singular] a road, path, course of movement, etc. that you must follow to get to a particular place: Which way should we go?way to/from What’s the quickest way to the station from here? I hope you know the way because I don’t.find/lose your way I was afraid of losing my way in the dark.show/ask/tell somebody the way (to something) A teenage boy offered to show us the way to the farm.the right/wrong way Are you sure this is the right way?a way in/out/across etc. We kept looking for a way down to the beach, but we couldn’t find one.4DIRECTION [countable] a particular direction from where you are now: Which way is the wind blowing?this/that way Jill’s office is that way. A big truck was coming the other way (=the opposite direction). Look both ways before crossing the street.5PART OF something THAT IS TRUE [countable] a feature of a situation, idea, plan, etc. that you are considering in order to decide how true a statement is: In what ways are the two cultures similar?in some/many ways Life is much easier now, in many ways. Tamara was his equal in every way. Gray’s comments should in no way be considered official policy.6DISTANCE [singular] (also ways) informal a distance, especially a long one: She slept most of the way home. Ottumwa? That’s quite a ways from here, isn’t it? The dog followed us a little way. We still have a long way to go. I didn’t come all this way to listen to you criticize me.all the way down/across/through etc. Let’s see if we can run all the way back.7CHOICE/POSSIBILITY [countable] used when talking about choices someone could make, or possibilities that could happen, especially when there are two: I’m not sure which way he’ll decide. The doctors haven’t given me information one way or the other.8in a way used to say that something is partly true, or to make a statement weaker: In a way, you’re right, I suppose.9(in) one way or another (also (in) one way or the other) used to say that something will happen somehow, or be done by some means, although you do not know how: One way or another, we’ll get the money.10a way out (of something) a possible method of solving a problem or difficult situation: There seems to be no way out of the current economic crisis. → see also take the easy way out at easy1 (7)11a way around something a possible method of avoiding dealing with a difficult problem or situation: There are several ways around this. → see also know your way around at know1 (11)12in the/somebody’s way a)in between you and somewhere you want to go or something you want to see so that you cannot go there or see it: There was a big truck in the way. b)in a place or situation where you are likely to cause a problem for someone, be annoying, etc.: Don’t come into the kitchen – you’ll just be in my way. The kids kept getting in the way so I sent them outside.13stand/get in the way of something to prevent someone from doing something, or prevent something from happening: He won’t let anything get in the way of spending time with his family. → see also stand in somebody’s way at stand1 (37)14go some/a long way toward doing something to help a little or a lot to make something happen15push/grope/inch/elbow etc. your way to/through/along etc. to do something to move to a new place or position, especially in a forceful way: She elbowed her way to the front of the line.16talk/charm/scam etc. your way into/past/onto etc. something to do or say something in order get somewhere or achieve something, especially in a dishonest way: He thinks he can buy his way into the White House.17eat/drink/smoke etc. your way through something to eat, drink, etc. all of a particular amount of something: He had eaten his way through a whole box of cookies.18go somebody’s way if an event goes your way, it happens in the way you want: everything/nothing is going somebody’s way (also things are going somebody’s way) Finally things are going my way.19out of the way a) (also out of somebody’s way) in or to a position that is not blocking a road, someone’s path, etc.: We pushed the car out of the way. Get out of my way. b)fairly far away from any town or from where other people live: The house is a little out of the way, but you should be able to find it. → see also out-of-the-way c) (also out of somebody’s way) somewhere where you are not likely to cause a problem, need attention, be annoying, etc.: keep/stay out of somebody’s way When Mark gets in one of these moods, it’s best to keep out of his way. d) (also out of somebody’s way) not in the same direction that someone else is going: I live miles out of your way. e)if something is out of the way, especially something difficult or bad, you have dealt with it so that you can do something else: Good. Now that’s out of the way, we can start working.20on the/somebody’s way while traveling from one place to another: way to I ran out of gas on the way to the airport.on somebody’s way home/downtown/out etc. I’ve got to pick up some milk on my way home.21be on somebody’s way to live, exist, or be done in the direction that someone is going OPP be out of somebody’s way: I can pick you up in the morning – you’re on my way.22be on the/your way to be moving toward a particular place: Carla’s already on her way here. I’m on my way.way to The fleet is on its way to the Coral Sea.23be (well) on the way to (doing) something to be making progress toward a particular state or aim: She is now well on the way to recovery.24be on the/your /its way out to be rapidly becoming less popular, important, powerful, etc.: Platform shoes were clearly on the way out.25be on the/your/its way up/down to be becoming richer, more successful, etc. or poorer, less successful, etc.: He’s on his way up in the company.26something is on its/the way used to say that something is going to happen soon: Forecasters say warmer weather is on the way. → see also have a baby on the way at baby1 (1)27in more ways than one informal used to say that there are several reasons without mentioning them all: Trees are important to humans in more ways than one.28be born/made that way used to say that someone’s character is not likely to change: I couldn’t kill an animal – I guess I’m not made that way.29across/over the way on the opposite side of the street or an area: They live just over the way from us.30get/have your (own) way to do what you want to, even though someone else wants something different: Monica’s so spoiled – she always gets her own way.31have a way with somebody/something to have a special ability to deal well with someone or something: He’s always had a way with children. Marla really has a way with words (=the ability to express ideas and opinions well).32have a (long) way to go to need to develop or change a lot in order to reach a particular standard: We’ve made some progress, but we still have a long way to go.33that/this way used when telling the results of an action or situation that was just mentioned: I hope he transfers to another school. That way, I wouldn’t have to see him anymore.34in a big/small way a lot or a little: Things are going to have to change around here in a big way.35by way of something formal a)as a form of something, or instead of something: “She asked for it,” Kyle said by way of explanation. b)if you travel by way of a place, you go through it: We flew to Europe by way of Iceland. c)using a particular method: Bacteria communicate by way of chemical messages.36in somebody’s own way used when you want to say that someone really thinks, feels, or does something, although other people might think that he or she does not: I suppose she probably loves me in her own way.37go your (own) way to do what you want to do, make your own decisions, etc.38to somebody’s way of thinking used before giving someone’s opinion: To my way of thinking this is not a step forward, but a step back.39BEHAVIOR [countable] the particular style of behaving of a person or group of people: Don’t worry if she’s quiet – that’s just her way. Amelia has a quiet deliberate way about her. She quickly changed the subject, as is her way.change/mend your ways (=stop your bad behavior)40TIME [singular] (also ways [plural]) a length of time, especially a long one: a long way off/ahead/apart etc. A peace settlement is still a long way off. → see also go back a long way at go back (2)41STREET Way used in the names of streets: 17 Church Way42along the way a)while traveling from one place to another: I’d like to do a little exploring along the way. b)while developing from one situation or part of your life to another: Louise has made quite a number of enemies along the way.43be going somebody’s way to be traveling in the same direction as someone: I can take you – I’m going your way.44nothing/little/much etc. in the way of something (also nothing/little/much etc. by way of something informal) none of something, little of something, not much of something, etc.: The city doesn’t offer much in the way of hotels.45split/divide etc. something two/three etc. ways to divide something into two, three, etc. equal parts: We’ll split the cost between us five ways.46have your way with somebody a)old-fashioned or humorous to persuade someone to have sex with you b)to easily defeat an enemy47ways and means special methods for doing something, especially when this involves deciding how to pay for something48way around a particular order or position that something should be in: Which way around does this skirt go?the right/wrong/other way around The batteries go in the other way around.49the way of the world how things always happen or are done, especially when this is not easy to changeSPOKEN PHRASES50no way! a)used to say that you will definitely not do or allow what someone has asked for: “Can I borrow your car this weekend?” “No way!” You think I’m going to help you paint your house? No way, José (=used to emphasize that you will not do something). b)used to say that you do not believe something or are very surprised by it: “She’s 45.” “No way!”51way to go! a)used to tell someone that he or she has done something very well, or achieved something special b)used, especially as a joke, when someone has done something silly or stupid: Way to go, Kim! Now we’ll have to start all over again.52there’s no way (that) used to say that something will definitely not happen: There’s no way I’ll ever get married again.53no way is somebody doing something used to say that you definitely will not do or allow something: No way am I going to take care of all these kids on my own.54the way things are (going) (also the way things stand) used to say that because of the present situation you expect another situation to develop, especially a bad one: The way things are right now, I don’t think we’ll be able to afford the trip.55if I had my way used before telling someone how you think something should be done: If I had my way, we’d leave this place tomorrow.56the way I see it used to give your opinion about something: The way I see it, it was a fair trade.57have it your way! used to tell someone in an annoyed way that you will allow him or her to have or do what he or she wants58that’s (just) the way something is/goes used to say that a particular situation cannot be changed: If you want it done right, it’s going to cost you. That’s the way it is.59isn’t it/that always the way? (also isn’t it/that just the way?) used to say that something always happens in a particular way that is not good: The bus left early – isn’t that always the way when you’re running late?60that’s (just) the way somebody is used to say that someone has particular qualities that will not change: Sometimes Tim needs to be alone. That’s just the way he is.61not in any way, shape, or form (also in no way, shape, or form) used to emphasize that a statement is not true and could not possibly be true: I am not responsible for his actions in any way, shape, or form.62the way somebody likes something the particular condition, quality, or situation that someone prefers: The chicken was nice and crispy – just the way I like it.63have a way of doing something to usually happen or behave in a particular way: Don’t worry too much. These problems usually have a way of working out.64that’s the way used to tell someone that he or she is doing something correctly or well, especially when you are showing how to do it65be with somebody all the way (on something) to agree with someone completely: I’m with you all the way on this salary issue.66that’s no way to do something used to tell someone that he or she should not be doing something in a particular manner: That’s no way to speak to your father!67no two ways about it used to say that something is definitely true, especially something you might want to avoid: We’re just going to have to try to get along. No two ways about it.68there’s more than one way to skin a cat used to say that there is more than one possible method of doing something69way out! slang an expression meaning that something is very good or exciting, used especially in the 1970s[Origin: Old English weg] → see also American way, you can’t have it both ways at both1 (2), by the way at by1 (12), come somebody’s way at come (24), either way at either2 (3), see the error of your ways at error (3), find your way at find1 (9), go the way of all flesh at flesh1 (11), give way at give1 (42), go out of your way to do something at go1 (22), halfway, lead the way at lead1 (1), make your way at make1 (12), make way (for somebody/something) at make1 (11), one-way, pay your way at pay1 (13), right of way, see your way (clear) to do something at see1 (26), talk your way out of something at talk1 (23), two-way, underway, work your way over/out/back etc. at work1 (10)WORD CHOICE: on the way, in the way• Use on the way to talk about something you do while you are going somewhere, or a place that you will pass as you go there: I’ll get some groceries on the way home. Jenna’s house is on the way to the mall.• Use in the way to talk about something that is preventing you from getting to the place where you are trying to go: I can’t get my car out of the garage because Dave’s motorcycle is in the way. noun | adverb wayway2 ●●○ S3 adverb [+ adj./adv.] informal 1by a large degree: way above/below/over etc. It is way past your bedtime! Guess again – you’re way off (=very far from being correct). Life was simpler way back when (=a long time ago).way heavier/smarter/bigger etc. Tickets were way more expensive than I thought.way too much/long/early etc. The movie was way too long.2by a great distance: way ahead/behind/out etc. She lives way across town. He was way ahead of us.3slang very: I think she’s way cool, man. |
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