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单词 comment
释义 comment

comment /ˈkɒm.ent/ aep /ˈkɑː.ment/

noun [C or U]
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B1 something that you say or write that expresses your opinion:
» I don't want any comments on/about my new haircut, thank you!» He made negative comments to the press.» I suppose his criticism was fair comment (= a reasonable opinion).» She was asked about the pay increase but made no comment (= did not give an opinion).Thesaurus+: ↑Remarks and remarking , ↑Expressing and asking opinions
no comment
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C2 used to say that you do not want to answer someone's question
Thesaurus+: ↑Secrecy and privacyWord partners for comment noun make a comment pass comment attract/draw/excite comment adverse/caustic/critical/disparaging comments favourable comments a casual/general/passing comment fair comment comments about/on sth without commentCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. adverse/caustic/critical/disparaging/negative/unfavourable comments» A lot of adverse comments appeared in the sports pages after the team's disappointing performance.-lu. racist/rude/snide comments» The business manager was forced to resign after he was heard making racist comments.-lu. a casual/general/passing comment» A casual comment by a colleague made her decide to leave the company.-lu. constructive/valuable comments» Nick's teacher gave him some constructive comments on his essay.-lu. favourable comments» There were a couple of favourable comments about his new book in the weekend newspapers.-lu. a fair comment» Bob's teacher accused him of being lazy. Most of us felt it was a fair comment.-lu. further comment» They tried to ask more questions but the President refused to give any further comment.-lu. a brief comment» The company director made a brief comment about the appointment of a new business team before going on to discuss the sales figures.–Prepositions-lu. comments about/on sth» Residents are encouraged to make comments about the the proposal to build a new shopping centre in the area.-lu. comments by/from/of sb» The singer tried to ignore comments by the press about the break up of his marriage.-lu. comments to sb» The England manager's impromptu comments to journalists fuelled rumours that he might quit.-lu. without comment» Brian handed over his resignation letter without comment.–Verbs-lu. make a comment» At the last meeting, Simon made a comment about the lack of recycling facilities in the office.-lu. pass comment» Would anyone like to pass comment on what they thought of the book?-lu. attract/draw/excite comment» His behaviour is beginning to attract comment.
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Extra Examples:» It was just a casual comment, I didn't mean it to be taken so seriously.» The tutor's comments on my work were very apt and to the point.» Her ridiculous comments provoked an outburst of anger from the boss.» He made some derogatory comment about her appearance.» The Minister was unavailable for comment last night.
verb [I or T] ↑Verb Endings for comment
B2 to make a comment: » My mum always comments on what I'm wearing.» [+ that] He commented that the two essays were rather similar.» The official refused to/declined to comment on the matter.Thesaurus+: ↑Remarks and remarking , ↑Expressing and asking opinions
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Extra Examples:» The minister has refused to comment on the allegations.» I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.» Britain's ambassador in Moscow has refused to comment.» I only commented that she looked tired - I didn't mean to be rude.» Let's watch the film first, and everyone will have an opportunity to comment at the end.
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