| 单词 | contact |
| 释义 | contact —contact /ˈkɒn.tækt/ aep /ˈkɑːn-/ noun [C] (ELECTRICITY) ► F0 a part in a circuit that makes the circuit complete when it touches another partThesaurus+: ↑Electrical components and circuitryWord partners for contact noun (COMMUNICATION)• ♯establish/♯get in/♯make contact• ♯have/♯keep/♯maintain contact• ♯be in/♯keep in/♯remain in/♯stay in contact• ♯avoid/♯break off/♯lose contact• ♯close/♯direct/♯frequent/♯regular contact• contact ♯between sb and sb• be ♯in contact ♯with sbWord partners for contact noun (TOUCH)• ♯come in/♯into contact with sb/sth• ♯bodily/♯physical/♯sexual contact• ♯close/♯direct contact• contact ♯with sb/sthWord partners for contact noun (PERSON)• ♯build up/♯make contacts• ♯good/♯important/♯useful/♯valuable contacts• a ♯network of contactsnoun [C] (PERSON) ► A2 a person, especially someone in a high position, who can give you useful information or introductions that will help you at work or socially: » I don't really know how she got the job, but I suspect her mother's got contacts.» If you need more stationery, I've got a good contact in a local printing firm.» We're building up (= increasing the number of) our contacts in the business.Thesaurus+: ↑Helpers and accomplices , ↑People who help or serve people professionallyWord partners for contact noun (COMMUNICATION)• ♯establish/♯get in/♯make contact• ♯have/♯keep/♯maintain contact• ♯be in/♯keep in/♯remain in/♯stay in contact• ♯avoid/♯break off/♯lose contact• ♯close/♯direct/♯frequent/♯regular contact• contact ♯between sb and sb• be ♯in contact ♯with sbWord partners for contact noun (TOUCH)• ♯come in/♯into contact with sb/sth• ♯bodily/♯physical/♯sexual contact• ♯close/♯direct contact• contact ♯with sb/sthWord partners for contact noun (PERSON)• ♯build up/♯make contacts• ♯good/♯important/♯useful/♯valuable contacts• a ♯network of contactsCollocations:–Types-lu. business/diplomatic/personal/political/social contacts» We had lunch with a couple of business contacts.–Adjectives-lu. good/important/useful/valuable contacts» I've got a good contact in a local printing firm.–Verbs-lu. build up/make contacts» Going to the conference was a good way of building up a few contacts.–Nouns-lu. network of contacts» He has a vast network of contacts right across the continent.• • • Extra Examples:» Do you have any contacts in journalism?» I have a contact within the Conservative government.» He is a useful contact for information on arms deals.» I am trying to make contacts within the party.» I don't have any local contacts.noun [U] (COMMUNICATION) ► B1 communication with someone, especially by speaking or writing to them regularly: » "Have you been in contact with Andrew recently?" "Only by phone."» I'm still in contact with her - we write a couple of times a year.» There isn't enough contact between teachers and parents.» I've been busy at home and have hardly had any contact with the outside world.» I'd hate to lose contact with my old school friends.» She finally made contact with him in Italy.» Air traffic control lost radio contact with the pilot of the aircraft ten minutes before the accident.» The school likes to have a contact number (= phone number, especially for emergencies) for parents during school hours.Thesaurus+: ↑Communicating and keeping in touchWord partners for contact noun (COMMUNICATION)• ♯establish/♯get in/♯make contact• ♯have/♯keep/♯maintain contact• ♯be in/♯keep in/♯remain in/♯stay in contact• ♯avoid/♯break off/♯lose contact• ♯close/♯direct/♯frequent/♯regular contact• contact ♯between sb and sb• be ♯in contact ♯with sbWord partners for contact noun (TOUCH)• ♯come in/♯into contact with sb/sth• ♯bodily/♯physical/♯sexual contact• ♯close/♯direct contact• contact ♯with sb/sthWord partners for contact noun (PERSON)• ♯build up/♯make contacts• ♯good/♯important/♯useful/♯valuable contacts• a ♯network of contactsCollocations:–Verbs-lu. come in/into/establish/get in/into/make contact (with sb/sth)» Maggie found a phone number and got in contact with the school.-lu. have/keep/maintain contact (with sb/sth)» Through Anna he was able to maintain contact with his family in the west.-lu. be in/keep in/remain in/stay in contact (with sb/sth)» I still keep in contact with my friends from college.-lu. avoid/break off/lose contact (with sb/sth)» Chris lost contact with his brother after he moved to Australia.-lu. bring sbinto contact with sb/sth» His interest in politics brought him into contact with David Herald.–Adjectives-lu. close/direct/face-to-face/immediate contact» They've kept in close contact by phone and letters.-lu. constant/frequent/good/regular contact» We've been in regular contact throughout the project.-lu. limited/little contact» As a headteacher she only has limited contact with students.-lu. first/initial contact» My first contact with the local church came when I was invited to a wedding.–Types-lu. phone/radio/telephone/visual contact» Extreme weather conditions have made it difficult to maintain radio contact.-lu. informal/official/personal/social contact» He describes the isolation of someone who has withdrawn from social contact because of hearing loss.–Prepositions-lu. contact between/with» These measures would promote increased contact between parents and teachers.-lu. in contact» I don't think that Janice and Joan are still in contact with each other.–Nouns-lu. contact number» I need a contact number in case of an emergency.-lu. point of contact» The local surgery is the first point of contact for users of the health service.• • • Extra Examples:» It concerns me that he hasn't been in contact.» She has denied her family and refuses to have any contact with them.» One of the minus points of working at home is not having social contact with colleagues.» For a few tense minutes, the astronauts lost radio contact with mission control.» After a few months' contact the monkeys become very tame.noun [U] (TOUCH) ► C1 the fact of two people or things touching each other: » Don't let that glue come into contact with your skin.» Have you been in contact with (= touched or been very near) anyone with the disease?» He hates physical contact of any sort - he doesn't even like to shake your hand.Thesaurus+: ↑Touching and feeling , ↑Showing affectionWord partners for contact noun (COMMUNICATION)• ♯establish/♯get in/♯make contact• ♯have/♯keep/♯maintain contact• ♯be in/♯keep in/♯remain in/♯stay in contact• ♯avoid/♯break off/♯lose contact• ♯close/♯direct/♯frequent/♯regular contact• contact ♯between sb and sb• be ♯in contact ♯with sbWord partners for contact noun (TOUCH)• ♯come in/♯into contact with sb/sth• ♯bodily/♯physical/♯sexual contact• ♯close/♯direct contact• contact ♯with sb/sthWord partners for contact noun (PERSON)• ♯build up/♯make contacts• ♯good/♯important/♯useful/♯valuable contacts• a ♯network of contactsCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. bodily/physical/sexual contact» It was the first time since Archie died that she had had any physical contact with a man.-lu. close/direct contact» To stop the spread of the virus avoid close contact with other people.-lu. casual/social contact» The disease can spread through casual contact.–Types-lu. eye/human contact» He avoided eye contact throughout the conversation.–Verbs-lu. come in/ into contact with sth» Officials have no idea how these people came into contact with the bacteria.–Prepositions-lu. in contact with sth» You should always wash your hands if you've been in contact with animals.-lu. on contact» The mines usually detonate on contact.-lu. contact between/with» The disease is only transmitted through direct contact with an infected person's saliva.• • • Extra Examples:» Many tribes became extinct when they came into contact with Western illnesses.» He's very shy and never makes eye contact.» It's possible to pass on the virus to others through physical contact.» The AIDS virus is spread through contact with blood and other body fluids.» Don't let the cloth come into contact with anything greasy.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for contact ► A2 to communicate with someone by phoning them or sending them a letter, email, etc.: » I tried to contact him at his office, but he wasn't in.» You can contact me on (US at) (= speak to me by phoning) 388 9146.» Unless the money is returned, we shall shortly be contacting our legal department.Thesaurus+: ↑Communicating and keeping in touchcontactable /kənˈtæk.tə.bl̩/ adjective► F0» Is he contactable at his home number?Thesaurus+: ↑Communicating and keeping in touch • • • Extra Examples:» You can contact us by email or fax.» For more information about the job, please contact the personnel manager.» Discussion forums are a way of contacting people with similar interests from all over the world.» Should you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact me.» I've been trying to contact you all day.Common mistake: contact! Remember that when contact is a verb it is never followed by a preposition.! Don't say 'contact with someone' or 'contact to someone', say contact someone:✗ You can contact with me by phone or email.» You can contact me by phone or email. |
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