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| 释义 | of —of WEAK /əv/ STRONG /ɒv/ aep /ɑːv/ preposition (AMOUNT) ► A1 used after words or phrases expressing amount, number, or a particular unit: » a kilo of apples» loads of food» hundreds of people» most of them» none of them» both of us» a third of all people» a speck of dust» a drop of rainThesaurus+: ↑General words for size and amount• • • Extra Examples:» Do all of us agree on the matter?» He broke the world record by a tenth of a second.» Some of the players are not performing as well as they could.» I bought her a bunch of flowers for her birthday.» She failed the exam because she got two of the questions wrong.preposition (COMPARING) ► A2 used when comparing related things: » I liked the green one best of all .» Worst of all was the food!» He's the best looking of the three brothers.» I think that of all his films it's my favourite.Thesaurus+: ↑Comparing and contrasting• • • Extra Examples:» Of all the places we visited, New Zealand was the most amazing.» Crete is the largest of the Greek islands.» The Eiffel Tower is the most famous of all Paris's landmarks.» In my opinion, it's the best of all the novels he's written.» The blue whale is the largest of all the animals.preposition (CONTAINING) ► A1 containing: » a bag of sweets» a bottle of beer» a book of short stories» sacks of rubbish» a class of idiotsThesaurus+: ↑Including and containing , ↑Comprising and consisting of• • • Extra Examples:» I'll have a cup of coffee please.» He gave two bags of old clothes to the charity shop.» She smokes two packets of cigarettes a day.» He dropped a jar of peanut butter onto the floor.» The family looked through an album of old photographs.preposition (DAYS) ► A1 used to refer to a particular date in a month: » the eleventh of March» the first of the monthThesaurus+: ↑Days and times of day• • • Extra Examples:» My birthday's on the fifth of July.» Today is the first of April.» Employees get paid on the last day of each month.» The book is published on the tenth of September.preposition (DONE TO) ► F0 done to: » the massacre of hundreds of innocent people» the oppression of a nation» the destruction of the rain forest• • • Extra Examples:» A crowd had gathered the watch the demolition of the building.» The agreement marked the creation of a new state.» The newspapers reported the sacking of the manager.» The photos show the abuse of prisoners.» We watched the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.preposition (FELT BY) ► F0 felt or experienced by: » the suffering of millions» the anguish of the murdered child's parentsThesaurus+: ↑Experiencing and suffering• • • Extra Examples:» To the delight of the supporters, the team equalized in the last minute.» The joy of the new parents was obvious to everyone.» The company's results confirmed the confidence of the board.» The singer fell off stage, much to the amusement of the crowd.» The teacher had earned the respect of the class.preposition (JUDGMENT) ► B2 used after an adjective when judging someone's behaviour: » It was a bit unkind of you to mention her weight.» Thank you so much for my present. How thoughtful of you.Thesaurus+: ↑Judgments and analyses• • • Extra Examples:» It was careless of him to leave the door open.» It was sweet of her to tidy up afterwards.» It was reckless of her not to take precautions.» It was very heroic of him to dive into the cold water.» They agreed that it was naughty of him not to have asked permission.preposition (LOSS) ► F0 used in expressions showing loss: » They were robbed of all their savings.» I feel I've been deprived of your company.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking things away from someone or somewhere , ↑Removing and getting rid of things• • • Extra Examples:» They robbed the company of £2 million.» A last-minute injury robbed me of my place on the team.» She was desolated at the loss of her sister.» In hospital, she felt stripped of all her dignity.» He was stripped of his knighthood after he was convicted of stealing from the company.preposition (MADE OF) ► F0 made or consisting of; having: » dresses of lace and silk» plates of gold and silver» a land of ice and snow» a woman of great charm» a subject of very little interestThesaurus+: ↑Comprising and consisting of , ↑Including and containingThesaurus+: ↑Having and owning - general words• • • Extra Examples:» The barman made a cocktail of vodka and fruit juices.» He wore a coat of many colours.» The car was a wreck of twisted metal after the collision.» A feeling of great sadness came over him.» The captain inspired a sense of pride in his team.preposition (POSITION) ► A2 used in expressions showing position: » the top of his head» the back of your dress» on the corner of the street» the front of the queue» I've never been north of Edinburgh.Thesaurus+: ↑Places and locations , ↑Unpleasant placesThesaurus+: ↑Direction of motion , ↑Points of the compass• • • Extra Examples:» He hit the ball over the top of the trees.» They have recently painted the front of the house yellow.» He built a shed at the bottom of the garden.» The accident left him with a scar on the side of his face.» Use the index in the back of the book.preposition (POSSESSION) ► A1 used to show possession, belonging, or origin: » a friend of mine» the president of the United States» employees of the company» the colour of his hair» a habit of mine» that revolting dog of hers» the love of a good woman» the complete plays of (= written by) LorcaThesaurus+: ↑Belongings and possessions• • • Extra Examples:» Those seats are reserved for senior members of the club.» He was elected Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe.» What's the name of that plant?» Sean doesn't like the smell of garlic.» Troops shot dead the leader of the rebels in an attack last night.preposition (RELATING TO) ► C1 about; relating to: » Speaking of Elizabeth, here she is.» One of the advantages of travelling by train is being able to read.» Let us consider the events of the last five months.» Of her childhood we know very little.» And what of (= tell me about) young Adrian? How is he?Thesaurus+: ↑Regarding and concerning , ↑Linking and relating• • • Extra Examples:» Good luck in the exam. I'll be thinking of you.» He bought a map of the area so that he wouldn't get lost.» Going to the gym is not my idea of fun.» I think you've got the wrong impression of Tony.» Andrew didn't think much of the film, but I liked it.preposition (SEPARATE FROM) ► F0 used in expressions showing distance from something in place or time: » We live within a mile of the city centre.» She came within two seconds of beating the world record.• • • Extra Examples:» The firm is within a week of going bankrupt.» Does she live within walking distance of her parents?» The game was much enlivened when both teams scored within five minutes of each other.» The city was within range of the enemy missiles.» I came within an inch of losing my life on the rocks below.preposition (THAT IS/ARE) ► F0 that is/are: » the problem of homelessness» a rise of two percent in inflation» the skill of negotiating» the difficulty of bringing up twins» the pain of separation» At the age of six she could read a newspaper.Thesaurus+: ↑Existing and being• • • Extra Examples:» It was one of the advantages of being tall.» The students didn't understand the aim of the exercise.» He was taught the importance of wearing a helmet when cycling.» What is the meaning of that symbol?» He discovered the pleasure of gardening after he retired.preposition (THROUGH) ► B1 through; having as the cause: » He died of cancer.» I didn't have to go there - I did it of my own free will.» I want to know how it happened because it certainly didn't happen of itself.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which introduce a cause or reason• • • Extra Examples:» He later died of his wounds.» She went of her own accord. No one asked her to go.» I'm tired of teaching. I'm going to look for a new job.» You did that out of spite.» He acted out of respect for his parents.preposition (TYPICAL) ► F0 typical or characteristic of: » She has the face of an angel.» That man's got the brain of a donkey!Thesaurus+: ↑Typifying, illustrating and exemplifying , ↑Meaning and significance• • • Extra Examples:» He's got the mental age of a three-year-old.» That was a stroke of genius.» She has all the attributes of a great player.» He has the patience of a saint.» She plays the piano with the skill of a professional.preposition (WITH ADJECTIVES/VERBS) ► F0 used to connect particular adjectives and verbs with nouns: » fond of swimming» sick of his excuses» frightened of spiders• • • Extra Examples:» I'm bored of this game.» Paul is scared of heights.» He's very sure of himself.» He was wary of dogs since he was bitten as a child.» I'm tired of your complaining.preposition OLD-FASHIONED (DURING) ► F0 during: » I like to relax with a pipe of an evening.Thesaurus+: ↑Simultaneous and consecutive , ↑Order and sequencepreposition US (TIME) ► F0 used in saying what the time is: » It's ten (minutes) of five (= ten minutes before five o'clock).Thesaurus+: ↑Days and times of day• • • Extra Examples:» It's twenty five of four.» We got there at five of nine. |
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