| 单词 | offer up |
| 释义 | offer up —offer /ˈɒf.ər/ aep /ˈɑː.fɚ/ noun [C] A2 the act of asking if someone would like to have something or if they would like you to do something: » "If you like I can do some shopping for you." "That's a very kind offer."» I must say the offer of a weekend in Barcelona quite tempts me.» INFORMAL One day I'll take you up on (= accept) that offer.Thesaurus+: ↑Suggestions and proposalsmake an offer C2 (ALSO put in an offer)F0 to say officially that you would like to buy something, especially a house, at a particular price: » They were asking £180,000 for the place, so I put in an offer of £170,000.» I've made an offer on a house in the town centre.Thesaurus+: ↑Mortgages and real estate , ↑Renting, hiring and hire purchase in general , ↑Renting propertyB1 a reduction in the usual price of sth, usually for a short period: » This superb offer is available until the end of the month.on offer B2F0 available to be bought or used: » We were amazed at the range of products on offer.on (special) offer B1 UKF0 If goods in a shop are on (special) offer, they are being sold at a lower price than usual. Thesaurus+: ↑Costing or worth little or no moneyThesaurus+: ↑Value and price decreasesunder offer UKF0 If a house is under offer, someone has already suggested a particular price at which they would be willing to buy it. Thesaurus+: ↑Mortgages and real estate , ↑Renting, hiring and hire purchase in general , ↑Renting propertyWord partners for offer noun• ♯accept/♯get/♯make/♯receive/♯refuse/♯turn down an offer• a ♯generous/♯good/♯tempting offer• be ♯open to offers• be ♯on offerCollocations:–Verbs-lu. get/have/receive an offer» I got an offer of a job in Hong Kong.-lu. extend/make/put in an offer» Another team have made an offer for the player.-lu. accept/consider/take up an offer» We have accepted an offer on the house.-lu. decline/refuse/reject/spurn/turn down an offer» He had already declined an offer to direct the National Gallery in London.-lu. rescind/withdraw an offer» She was accepted at Harvard University, but officials there rescinded the offer after learning of her conviction.-lu. increase/match/raise an offer» Few competitors can afford to match Hilton's offer.-lu. be inundated with offers» Aid agencies were inundated with offers of help after the disaster.–Adjectives-lu. a better/good/higher/improved offer» I decided to accept as I wasn't likely to get a higher offer elsewhere.-lu. an attractive/generous/lucrative/tempting offer» She recently turned down a lucrative offer to appear in an advertising campaign.-lu. a final/initial/original offer» Tell them we'll pay eight hundred and that's our final offer.-lu. an introductory/special offer» There was a special offer on Italian wines at the supermarket.-lu. a formal offer» It is my intention now to make a formal offer to buy 10% of the shares.-lu. a conditional/unconditional offer» We send applicants a letter with a conditional offer of employment, pending a medical examination.-lu. be open to offers» The council says it is open to offers for any new music initiative.–Types-lu. a job offer» I've had a job offer from a company in Paris.-lu. a contract/pay/takeover/tender offer» The firm has increased its pay offer to 19% over three years.-lu. a cash offer» Shareholders will receive a cash offer of between 245p and 255p a share.–Prepositions-lu. on offer» There are ample sporting facilities on offer within the centre.-lu. an offer of sth» He rejected the offer of a two-year contract extension.-lu. an offer for/on sth» We put in an offer for the house.-lu. an offer from sb» He got offers from several other teams around New England.-lu. an offer to do sth» The opposition has rejected offers to join the coalition government.–Nouns-lu. an offer of assistance/help» He refused all offers of help from family and friends.-lu. an offer of marriage» His daughter had repeatedly refused an offer of marriage from Mr Ward.-lu. the offer price» The shares have doubled in value from their offer price.• • • Extra Examples:» We will send you written confirmation of our offer shortly.» This offer is available exclusively to our established customers.» She was lured into the job by the offer of a high salary.» The company has been pursuing Holton for some time, but so far he has rejected all their offers.» A majority of staff voted to accept the offer of an 8% pay rise.verb (AGREE TO GIVE) ↑Verb Endings for offer A2 [I or T] to ask someone if they would like to have something or if they would like you to do something: » [+ two objects] I feel bad that I didn't offer them any food/offer any food to them.» She was offered a job in Paris.» Can I offer you (= would you like) a drink?» "Would you sell me that painting?" "What are you offering (= what will you pay) for it?"» [+ to infinitive] My father's offered to take us to the airport.» [+ speech] "I'll do the cooking," he offered.» "I could help." "No, it's all right, thanks." "Well, don't say I didn't offer."Thesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplyingF0 [T] (ALSO offer up) to say a prayer or make a sacrifice (= an act of killing or giving up something) to a god: » Dear Lord, we offer up our prayers...Thesaurus+: ↑Religious ceremonies and prayers• • • Extra Examples:» Don't offer him a cigarette, he's trying to give up.» He flashed a smile and offered to buy me a drink.» It wasn't me who offered to go, it was Charlotte.» "Would you sell me that painting?" "What are you offering for it?"» You can't offer such a low salary to someone who is so highly skilled - it's insulting.verb [T] (PROVIDE) ↑Verb Endings for offer ► B1 to provide or supply something: » It's an organization that offers free legal advice to people on low incomes.» It says in the guide that this area of the countryside offers some of the best walks in England.» [+ two objects] We are now offering you the chance to buy the complete set of pans at half price.» Did he offer any explanation for his strange behaviour?» It doesn't have much to offer as a town - its shops are fairly poor and there's only one cinema.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplying• • • Extra Examples:» What childcare facilities does your company offer?» The car offers value for money, comfort and dependability.» Their flimsy tent offered little protection against the severe storm.» The major banks are offering cashback deals of up to £5000 on their mortgages.» In medieval times the sapphire was believed to offer protection to its wearer. |
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