| 单词 | idea |
| 释义 | idea —idea /aɪˈdɪə/ noun (KNOWLEDGE) B2 [S or U] an understanding, thought, or picture in your mind: » Do you have any idea of what he looks like?» Can you give me an idea of the cost (= can you tell me approximately how much the cost is)?» I don't like the idea of living so far away from my family.» [+ question word] I haven't the slightest/faintest idea where they've gone.» I've got a pretty good idea why they left early.Thesaurus+: ↑Ideas, concepts and theoriesThesaurus+: ↑Knowledge and awarenesshave no ideaB1 INFORMAL to not know something: » "Where's Serge?" "I've no idea".Word partners for idea (SUGGESTION)• ♯come up with/♯have an idea• ♯get an idea• ♯toy with the idea (of doing sth)• ♯hate/♯like/♯love the idea of (doing) sth• ♯dismiss/♯reject an idea• ♯exchange ideas• a ♯bad/♯bright/♯good/♯stupid ideaWord partners for idea (KNOWLEDGE)• ♯have no idea♯not have any idea• ♯have an idea (that)• ♯give sb an idea of sth• have a ♯general/♯rough/♯shrewd idea• not have the ♯faintest/♯foggiest/♯slightest ideaCollocations:–Verbs-lu. have an idea» I had an idea that she had been a teacher before.-lu. not have any idea/ have no idea» I had no idea she was married.-lu. get the idea (that)» She somehow got the idea that we were laughing at her.-lu. give sb the idea (that)» We must not give them the idea that it is permissible to cheat.-lu. convey an idea» The poem conveys the idea of great longing.-lu. dismiss/reject an idea» They rejected the idea that obesity might be caused by a virus.-lu. based on the idea of/that» The novel was based on the idea that there is no such thing as true love.–Adjectives-lu. have a general/rough/shrewd idea» Do you have a rough idea of how many people to expect?-lu. a basic/clear/main idea» I don't have a clear idea of what this room should look like.-lu. get the wrong idea» I saw her with him and got the wrong idea.-lu. not have the faintest/slightest idea (how, what, why etc.)» I don't have the faintest idea who she is.–Conjunctions-lu. have (no, any, etc.) idea how/(of) what/where/why» I have no idea how the table was damaged.–Prepositions-lu. ideas about sth» She has some very odd ideas about bringing up children.• • • Extra Examples:» I hadn't the slightest idea what he was talking about.» I've got a pretty good idea of how to get there.» I've no idea how to set about changing a tyre on a car.» Is that the time? I'd no idea it was so late.» She has a romantic idea of what it's like to be a struggling young artist.noun [C] (BELIEF) ► B1 a belief or opinion: » We have very different ideas about disciplining children.» [+ that] Leach puts forward the idea that it is impossible to spoil a child.» I'm not married - where did you get that idea (= what made you believe that)?Thesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of viewThesaurus+: ↑Ideas, concepts and theoriesWord partners for idea (SUGGESTION)• ♯come up with/♯have an idea• ♯get an idea• ♯toy with the idea (of doing sth)• ♯hate/♯like/♯love the idea of (doing) sth• ♯dismiss/♯reject an idea• ♯exchange ideas• a ♯bad/♯bright/♯good/♯stupid ideaWord partners for idea (KNOWLEDGE)• ♯have no idea♯not have any idea• ♯have an idea (that)• ♯give sb an idea of sth• have a ♯general/♯rough/♯shrewd idea• not have the ♯faintest/♯foggiest/♯slightest idea• • • Extra Examples:» Some people have the idea that national identity will be lost as a result of European integration.» I'm very much against the idea that it is the woman's job to bring up the child.» Do you agree with the idea that violence on television has a harmful effect on children?» Everyone has their own ideas about the best way to bring up children.» Lenin carried Marx's ideas a stage further by putting them into practice.noun [C] (SUGGESTION) ► A2 a suggestion or plan for doing something: » I've had an idea - why don't we go to the coast?» "Let's go swimming." "That's a good idea!"» If you have any ideas for what I could buy Jack, let me know.» That's when I first had the idea of starting (= planned to start) my own business.» I like the idea of living in the countryside but I'm not sure I'd like the reality.» She's full of bright (= good) ideas.» [+ to infinitive] It was Kate's idea to hire bikes.» It's not a good idea to drive for hours without a rest.Thesaurus+: ↑Ideas, concepts and theoriesWord partners for idea (SUGGESTION)• ♯come up with/♯have an idea• ♯get an idea• ♯toy with the idea (of doing sth)• ♯hate/♯like/♯love the idea of (doing) sth• ♯dismiss/♯reject an idea• ♯exchange ideas• a ♯bad/♯bright/♯good/♯stupid ideaWord partners for idea (KNOWLEDGE)• ♯have no idea♯not have any idea• ♯have an idea (that)• ♯give sb an idea of sth• have a ♯general/♯rough/♯shrewd idea• not have the ♯faintest/♯foggiest/♯slightest ideaCollocations:–Verbs-lu. come up with/get/have an idea» I had a great idea for a film script.-lu. advance/propose/put forward an idea» They put forward the idea of building a new sports centre.-lu. endorse/promote/support an idea» I supported the idea of limiting car parking in the area.-lu. dismiss/reject an idea» There was a proposal for more flexible working hours, but the management rejected the idea.-lu. like/love/relish the idea of sth» I like the idea of going by train.-lu. hate the idea of sth/doing sth» He hated the idea of giving up television.-lu. toy with an idea» We toyed with the idea of painting the kitchen pink.-lu. exchange ideas» They meet once a month to exchange ideas and experiences.-lu. an idea strikes sb» He looked up suddenly, as though an idea had struck him.–Adjectives-lu. a bad/crazy/preconceived/stupid idea» It was a stupid idea to travel by train.-lu. a better/bright/brilliant/excellent/good/great/ingenious/nice/popular/sensible/wonderful idea» Whose bright idea was it to invite the whole rugby team?-lu. an interesting/new/novel/original idea» They hit on the novel idea of using their seating as storage units.-lu. the whole idea» The whole idea of Chris being in charge is ridiculous.-lu. be open to ideas» I have a general plan for the business, but I'm open to ideas.–Determiners-lu. any/no/some idea» Can you give me some idea of when you're likely to be ready?–Prepositions-lu. ideas about sth» He had some good ideas about using the paper to make colourful pictures.-lu. the idea behind sth» The idea behind our website is to provide information about local history.-lu. an idea for sth» I got the idea for the novel from watching my neighbours.-lu. the idea of (doing) sth» I can't bear the idea of getting into that cold water.–Phrases-lu. sth seemed like a good idea (at the time)» It was silly to send him the letter, but it seemed like a good idea at the time.• • • Extra Examples:» It was such a brilliant idea - a real stroke of genius.» I'll mention your ideas to Jacinta.» She has a lot of interesting ideas, but they're not very practical.» He had some crazy idea about turning waste paper into animal food.» It's a good idea to read up on a company before going for an interview.noun [S] (PURPOSE) ► C1 a purpose or reason for doing something: » The idea of the game is to get rid of all your cards as soon as you can.» The whole idea (= only purpose) of advertising is to make people buy things.» The idea behind the national lottery is to raise money for good causes.Thesaurus+: ↑Goals and purposesThesaurus+: ↑Reasons and explanationsWord partners for idea (SUGGESTION)• ♯come up with/♯have an idea• ♯get an idea• ♯toy with the idea (of doing sth)• ♯hate/♯like/♯love the idea of (doing) sth• ♯dismiss/♯reject an idea• ♯exchange ideas• a ♯bad/♯bright/♯good/♯stupid ideaWord partners for idea (KNOWLEDGE)• ♯have no idea♯not have any idea• ♯have an idea (that)• ♯give sb an idea of sth• have a ♯general/♯rough/♯shrewd idea• not have the ♯faintest/♯foggiest/♯slightest idea |
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