| 单词 | like |
| 释义 | like —like /laɪk/ adjective be like to do sth OLD USE► F0 to be likely to do somethingThesaurus+: ↑Possible and probableadverb INFORMAL (FEELINGS/SPEECH) ► F0 used before you describe how you were feeling or what you said when something happened to you: » Then I saw how late it was and I'm like, so upset.» He started shouting at me and I'm like, "What's your problem? I'm on your side!"Thesaurus+: ↑Interjections , ↑Sounds used as interjectionsadverb INFORMAL (PAUSE) ► F0 used in conversation as a pause or to emphasize an adjective: » He's, like, really friendly - someone you can talk to.» If there's nothing you can do to change the situation, it's like - why bother?Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressionsnoun the like of sb/sth; sb's/sth's likeF0 a person, thing, or group similar in character or quality to the one mentioned: » He was a very great actor - we won't see his like again.» He described a superlative meal, the like of which he'd never eaten.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing people with the same qualities , ↑Similar and the sameand such like (ALSO and the like) informalF0 and similar things: » There's a big sports hall for tennis and badminton and such like.Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in additionlikes B2 [plural]F0 the things that someone enjoys: » The star lists his likes as "my new Porsche, my girlfriend, and staying up all night".» They can't expect me to accommodate all their silly little likes and dislikes.Thesaurus+: ↑Likingnot for the likes of sb (ALSO like) informalF0 not for the type of people mentioned: » First-class travel is for posh people - it's not for the likes of us.Thesaurus+: ↑Categories and varieties , ↑Species and genderspreposition (SUCH AS) ► B1 such as: » She looks best in bright, vibrant colours, like red and pink.Thesaurus+: ↑Typifying, illustrating and exemplifying , ↑Meaning and significance• • • Extra Examples:» Expenses like office phone bills are tax deductible .» I prefer hard cheeses, like Cheddar.» We were always told that cholesterol, in foods like eggs, was a major cause of heart disease.» It can sometimes be difficult to give a verbal description of things like colours and sounds.» It's unusual to have adult conversation like that with such a young child.preposition (TYPICAL OF) ► B2 typical or characteristic of: » That's just like Maisie to turn up half an hour late to her own party!» It's not like you to be so quiet - are you all right, my love?Thesaurus+: ↑Typifying, illustrating and exemplifying , ↑Meaning and significance• • • Extra Examples:» It's not like you to behave like this, Alice - I'm surprised at you !» I'm worried about your sister - it isn't like her to be so late.» "They had even arranged a car to collect us from the airport." "Isn't that just like them? They're so thoughtful!"» "The boys had eaten all the food before we arrived." "That sounds just like them - what pigs!"» It wouldn't be like Mum to go out without her handbag.preposition conjunction (AS IF) ► B1 in a way that suggests: » It looks like I'm going to be in the office until late tonight.» It looks like rain (= I think it is going to rain).» It sounds to me like you ought to change jobs.» You look like you've just got out of bed!» NOT STANDARD She acts like she's stupid!Thesaurus+: ↑Similar and the same , ↑Describing people with the same qualities• • • Extra Examples:» It seems like they've got lost.» It looks like we'll be late.» He looks like he never washes.» It seems like she's always angry.» It looks like he'll pass the exam after all.preposition conjunction (SIMILAR TO) ► A2 similar to; in the same way or manner as: » He looks like his brother.» She's very much like her mother (= she is similar in appearance or character).» Is Japanese food like Chinese?» I've got a sweater just like that.» Her hair was so soft it was like silk.» You're acting like a complete idiot!» She sings like an angel!» Like I said (= as I have already said), I don't wear perfume.» Like most people (= as most people would), I'd prefer to have enough money not to work.» It feels/seems like (= it seems to me) ages since we last spoke.» There's nothing like a good cup of coffee (= it's better than anything)!Thesaurus+: ↑Similar and the same , ↑Describing people with the same qualities• • • Extra Examples:» The youngest boys are so close in age they look like twins.» Sam's been prowling about like a caged animal all morning.» The blackbird, like most birds, breeds in the spring.» She's behaving like a spoilt brat.» "What was the weather like?" "It rained all week."Common mistake: like! Warning: choose the correct pronoun!! Don't say 'how is sb/sth like?' or 'how sb/sth is like', say what is sb/sth like? or what sb/sth is like:✗ How is life like in England?» What is life like in England?» I want to find out what life is like in England.verb [T] (ENJOY) ↑Verb Endings for like A1 to enjoy or approve of something or someone: » I like your new haircut.» Do you like fish?» I like it when a book is so good that you can't put it down.» I quite like wine but I could live without it.» He's very well-liked (= popular) at work.» [+ -ing verb] I don't like upsetting people.» [+ to infinitive] He likes to spend his evenings in front of the television.» [+ past participle] He likes his steak well-done.Thesaurus+: ↑LikingF0 to be annoyed by something: » I like the way he just assumes we'll listen to him when he doesn't take in a word anyone else says!Thesaurus+: ↑ComplainingF0 to show that you think something is good on a social networking website by giving it a special symbol: » Like us on Facebook!Word Builder:–Nouns: liking, dislike–Adjectives: likeable–Verbs: like, dislike• • • Extra Examples:» "Did you like the film?" "I thought it was brilliant."» I'm one of the few people who doesn't actually like champagne.» He used to like spending Friday nights with the boys.» It's just as well you're not here - you wouldn't like the noise.» I like films with a lot of action.verb [T] (WANT) ↑Verb Endings for like would like (OR FORMAL should like...)A1 used to say politely that you want something: » I think I'd like the soup for my starter.» I'd like to go to Moscow.» I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who's helped to make our wedding such a special occasion!Thesaurus+: ↑Wanting things , ↑Hoping and hopefulnessA1 used in requests: » I'd like one of the round loaves, please.» [+ to infinitive] I'd like to book a seat for tonight's performance.» [+ obj + to infinitive ] I'd like you to send this for me, please.» [+ past participle] I would like the whole lot finished by the weekend.Thesaurus+: ↑Making appeals and requestsCommon mistake: would like! When would like is followed by a verb, that verb cannot be in the infinitive without 'to'.! Do not say 'would like do something', say would like to do something:✗ I would like recommend a restaurant for our meeting.» I would like to recommend a restaurant for our meeting. |
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