单词 | and |
释义 | and —and STRONG /ænd/ WEAK /ənd/ /ən/ conjunction (ALSO) A1 used to join two words, phrases, parts of sentences, or related statements together: » Ann and Jim» boys and girls» knives and forks» We were wet and tired.» We kissed and hugged each other.» Tidy up your room. And don't forget to make your bed!Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meaningsand so on A2 (ALSO and so forth)F0 together with other similar things: » schools, colleges, and so onThesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in additionand allF0 and everything else: » She bought the whole lot - house, farm, horses, and all.Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in additionF0 UK SLANG too: » I'd like some and all.Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in additionand all that INFORMALF0 and everything related to the subject mentioned: » She likes grammar and all that.Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in additionand/orF0 used to mean that either one of two things or both of them is possible: » Many pupils have extra classes in the evenings and/or at weekends.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meaningsThesaurus+: ↑Either, or, neither, nor• • • Extra Examples:» The Australians have won three gold medals and two silvers in the swimming events.» It costs a lot to feed and clothe five children.» Snakes and lizards are cold-blooded animals.» Your shoes will be repaired and ready for you to collect on Thursday.» I'm afraid those days are gone and they'll never come again.conjunction (BUT) ► F0 used to express surprise: » You're a vegetarian and you eat fish?Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a contrastconjunction (FOR EMPHASIS) ► B1 If 'and' is used to join two words that are the same, it makes their meaning stronger: » She spends hours and hours (= a very long time) on the phone.» The sound grew louder and louder (= very loud).» We laughed and laughed (= laughed a lot).Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meaningsThesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions• • • Extra Examples:» He just got thinner and thinner.» The weather seems to get worse and worse.» We're having to wait longer and longer to see a doctor.conjunction (THEN) A1 used to join two parts of a sentence, one part happening after the other part: » I got dressed and had my breakfast.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meaningsThesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which introduce a cause or reasonF0 as a result: » Bring the flowers into a warm room and they'll soon open.» Stand over there and you'll be able to see it better.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which introduce a cause or reasonA2 With certain verbs, 'and' can mean 'in order to': » I asked him to go and find my glasses.» Come and see me tomorrow.» Wait and see (= wait in order to see) what happens.» INFORMAL Try and get (= try to get) some tickets for tonight's performance.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meaningsThesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which introduce a cause or reason• • • Extra Examples:» Take your clothes off and get in the bath.» I grabbed the dog by the collar and dragged it out of the room.» He drew a heart and coloured it red.» A young girl came up to me and asked for money.» I found it hard to follow what the teacher was saying, and eventually I lost concentration. |
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