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单词 object
释义 object

object /ˈɒb.dʒɪkt/ aep /ˈɑːb-/

noun (PURPOSE)
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C1 [C usually singular] a reason for doing something, or the result you wish to achieve by doing it:
» The object of their expedition was to discover the source of the River Nile.Thesaurus+: ↑Goals and purposes
the object of the exercise
2
F0 the result that is wanted from an activity:
» In today's session, the object of the exercise is to improve your interpersonal skills.Thesaurus+: ↑Goals and purposes
noun [C usually singular] (CAUSE)
F0 someone or something that causes particular feelings in or actions by others: » He became an object of ridicule among the other workers.Thesaurus+: ↑Motives and reasons
noun [C] (THING)
B1 a thing that you can see or touch but that is not usually a living animal, plant, or person: » a solid/material/physical object» a collection of precious objects» Look, there's a strange object in the sky!Thesaurus+: ↑Objects - general words
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Extra Examples:» A new baby will automatically curl its fingers round any object it touches.» Look, there's a strange object in the sky!» Make sure you bend your knees when you're picking up heavy objects.» Boxwood is used for making small carved objects and tool handles.» I like objects to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
noun [C] SPECIALIZED (GRAMMAR)
B1 (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION obj) a noun or noun phrase that is affected by the action of a verb or that follows a preposition: » In the sentence 'I like ice cream', 'ice cream' is the object of the verb 'like'.Thesaurus+: ↑Grammatical terms
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Extra Examples:» The verb 'give' can take two objects.» A transitive verb needs to have an object.
object /əbˈdʒekt/ verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for object
B2 to feel or express opposition to or dislike of something or someone: » Would anyone object if we started the meeting now?» He objects to the label 'magician' which he is often given.» No one objected when the boss said it was time to go home.Thesaurus+: ↑Opposing and against
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Extra Examples:» A couple of people objected to the proposal, but the vast majority approved of it.» Religious traditionalists objected to theories of evolution being taught in schools.» Local tradesmen are objecting to plans for big new out-of-town shopping centre.» He objected to the fact that the documents weren't available before the meeting.» She objects to being called his assistant.
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