| 单词 | about |
| 释义 | about —about /əˈbaʊt/ adjective (INTENDING) be about to do sth► B1 to be going to do something very soon: » I was about to leave when Mark arrived.» She looked as if she was about to cry.Thesaurus+: ↑About to happen , ↑Closeness in distance and timeadverb (ALMOST) ► F0 almost: » We're about ready to leave.» Well, I think that's about it for now (= we have almost finished what we are doing for the present).adverb (APPROXIMATELY) ► A1 a little more or less than the stated number or amount: » about six feet tall» about two months ago» "What time are you leaving work today?" "About five."Thesaurus+: ↑Approximate• • • Extra Examples:» The town is about 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas.» Fry the onion and garlic for about two minutes.» The average temperature worldwide has risen by about one degree Fahrenheit in the past 100 years.» "We'll be at your house at about nine o'clock, okay?"» We sent out the wedding invitations about three weeks ago.adverb MAINLY UK (US USUALLY around) (ALL DIRECTIONS) ► B2 in many different directions: » They heard someone moving about outside.» I've been running about all morning trying to find you.Thesaurus+: ↑General location and orientationadverb MAINLY UK (US USUALLY around) (NO ORDER) ► B2 positioned around a place, often without a clear purpose or order: » She always leaves her clothes lying about on the floor.Thesaurus+: ↑General location and orientationadverb MAINLY UK (US USUALLY around) (PLACE) ► F0 in or near a place: » Is John about (= somewhere near)?» There's a lot of flu about (= many people have it) at the moment.Thesaurus+: ↑General location and orientationpreposition (CONNECTED WITH) ► A1 on the subject of, or connected with: » What's that book about?» a film about the Spanish Civil War» We were talking/laughing about Sophie.» He's always (going) on about what a great job he's got.» I'm worried about David.» I really don't know what all the fuss is about.» I wish you'd do something about (= take action to solve the problem of) your bedroom - it's a real mess.» UK INFORMAL Could you make me a coffee too while you're about it (= while you are making one for yourself)?» What didn't you like about the play?» There's something about (= in the character of) her attitude that worries me.» There's something special about him (= in his character).» "Is that your car?" "Yes, what about it?" (= Why are you asking me?)Thesaurus+: ↑Regarding and concerning , ↑Linking and relating• • • Extra Examples:» He is always talking about how clever his children are.» I wish you'd stop making jokes about my friends.» Lots of people have complained about the noise.» The film was about creatures from outer space.» I was very nervous about driving again after the accident.» Stop jumping about, Billy, and just stand still for a moment!Common mistake: about or regarding?! Warning: about is usually only used to introduce a topic in informal styles.! In formal writing, don't use 'About ...', use Regarding ... or With regard to ...:✗ About my wages, I kindly request that you review the situation.preposition MAINLY UK (US USUALLY around) (NO ORDER) ► F0 positioned around a place, often without a clear purpose or order: » Their belongings were flung about the room.preposition UK FORMAL (POSITION) ► F0 in a particular place: » Do you have such a thing as a pen about you/your person? (= Have you got a pen?) |
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