| 单词 | give |
| 释义 | give —give /ɡɪv/ noun [U] ► F0 the quality of stretching, bending, or breaking, or becoming less firm or tight, under pressure: » A sweater knitted in pure cotton hasn't much give (= will not stretch much).Thesaurus+: ↑Flexible, loose and yieldingverb (gave, given) (CAUSE) ↑Verb Endings for give B1 [T] to produce or cause something: » [+ two objects] The fresh air gave us an appetite (= made us hungry).» What you said has given me an idea.» The alarm gave (out) a high-pitched sound.Thesaurus+: ↑Creating and producing , ↑Inventing, designing and innovationgive sb to understand sth FORMALF0 to tell someone something or cause them to think that something is true: » I was given to understand she was staying at this hotel.Thesaurus+: ↑Defining and explaining• • • Extra Examples:» The photocopier is giving me all sorts of problems.» The noise and heat of the office was giving him a headache.» The success of the team gave the manager great satisfaction.» The teacher's comments gave her confidence.» The red carpet gave the ceremony a real sense of occasion.verb (gave, given) (DO) ↑Verb Endings for give A2 [T] to perform an action: » [+ two objects] She gave me a smile/strange look.» They had to give the car a push to start it.» Give me a call/ring (= phone me) when you get back from holiday.» Who is giving the speech/lecture/concert?Thesaurus+: ↑Acting and acts , ↑Dealing with things or peopleA2 [T] to organize a party, meal, etc.: » They're always giving parties.» The ambassador is giving a banquet for the visiting president.Thesaurus+: ↑Managing and organizinggive sth a goF0 to attempt something: » Only a few people are successful as sports professionals, but it's worth giving it a go.Thesaurus+: ↑Trying and making an effort , ↑Effort and expending energyF0 [T + two objects] FORMAL to say publicly that everyone present at a formal occasion, especially a meal, should drink a toast to someone (= have a drink in honour of someone): » Gentlemen, I give you the Queen!Thesaurus+: ↑Drinking alcohol• • • Extra Examples:» To celebrate his birthday, Tony gave a party.» The producer gave a party to thank all the people who had helped in the making of the film.» She gave a sigh of relief as the car came to a stop.» Just give the ends a trim, please.» If you don't give it a go, you'll never know what you could have achieved.verb (gave, given) (PROVIDE) ↑Verb Endings for give A1 [I or T] to offer something to someone, or to provide them with it: » [+ two objects] She gave us a set of saucepans as a wedding present.» Can you give me a date for another appointment?» They never gave me a chance/choice.» Has the director given you permission to do that?» [+ adv/prep] We always try to give to charity.» We're collecting for the children's home - please give generously.» The police gave (out) road-safety booklets to the children (= gave them to all the children).» Please give (up) your seat to an elderly or disabled person if they require it.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplyingB1 [T] to pay someone a particular amount: » I gave £40 for this pump and it's broken already!Thesaurus+: ↑Paying and spending moneygive of your money, time, etc. FORMALF0 to give your money, time, or best efforts, especially in a way that seems generous: » We're very grateful to all the people who have given of their time.» UK She wasn't feeling well, so I don't think she gave of her best tonight.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplyinggive (sth) your all (US ALSO give (sth)your best) old-fashionedF0 to put a lot of effort into doing something: » We must be finished by tonight, so I want you to give it your all.Thesaurus+: ↑Trying and making an effort , ↑Effort and expending energyA2 [T] to tell someone something: » The winner's name was given (out)/They gave the winner's name (out) on the news.» [+ two objects] Can you give Jo a message for me?Thesaurus+: ↑Announcing, informing and statingF0 [T] to punish someone by making them go to prison for a particular period: » [+ two objects] If you're found guilty, they'll give you three years.Thesaurus+: ↑Putting people in prisonB1 [T] to allow a person or activity a particular amount of time: » [+ two objects] I'm nearly ready - just give me a couple of minutes.Thesaurus+: ↑Allowing and permittingF0 [T] INFORMAL to calculate that something will last a particular amount of time: » [+ two objects] Look at that old car she's bought - I give it two weeks before it breaks down.Thesaurus+: ↑Predicting things and intuition• • • Extra Examples:» Can you give any evidence to support your claim?» I'm never going to guess the answer if you don't give me a clue.» The letters that people wrote after his death gave me a lot of comfort.» A loving family environment gives children that sense of stability and permanence which they need.» I'm a bit wary of/about giving people my address when I don't know them very well.Common mistake: give! Warning: when talking about giving a physical object, the indirect object can go before or after the direct object:» He gave the flowers to his mother.» He gave his mother the flowers.! When the indirect object comes before the direct object, don't say 'give to someone something', just say give someone something:✗ He gave to his mother the flowers.! Remember: when the object of give is something that you cannot touch, such as advice or an opinion or feeling, the indirect object must come before the direct object.! Don't say 'give advice/your opinion/a shock to someone', say give someone advice/your opinion/a shock:✗ What he said gave an idea to me.» What he said gave me an idea.verb [I] (gave, given) (STRETCH) ↑Verb Endings for give ► F0 If something gives, it stretches, bends, or breaks, or becomes less firm or tight, under pressure: » The rope gave under/with the weight of the load.» The shoes will give a little after you've worn them once or twice.» FIGURATIVE You can't work so hard all the time - something will have to give (= change).» FIGURATIVE Suddenly her patience gave (out) and she shouted crossly at the children.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming bigger , ↑Enlarging and inflatingverb [T + obj + adj ] (gave, given) UK (DECIDE) ↑Verb Endings for give ► F0 in some sports, to decide and state officially that a player or the ball is in a particular condition or place: » The umpire gave the batsman out.» The ball was clearly out, but the line judge gave it in.Thesaurus+: ↑Announcing, informing and stating |
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