| 单词 | will |
| 释义 | will —will /wɪl/ modal verb (ALSO 'll) (ABLE/WILLING) ► A1 used to talk about what someone or something is able or willing to do: » I'll give you a lift.» Ask Ian if he'll take them.» I've asked her but she won't come.» The car won't start.» This quantity of lasagne will feed six people.Thesaurus+: ↑Ready and willing , ↑Unwilling and reluctant• • • Extra Examples:» The photocopier will collate the documents for you.» Your father will come for you at 4 o'clock.» In the event of a strike, the army will take over responsibility for firefighting.» The government will only say it is not in the general interest to reveal any more information.» Oh, for crying out loud, why won't you listen to me!modal verb (ALSO 'll) (ALWAYS) ► F0 used when referring to something that always or usually happens: » Accidents will happen.» Fruit will keep longer in the fridge.» The product with the better-known brand name will always sell better.» She's 85 now, but she will insist on doing all her own housework.Thesaurus+: ↑Always and never• • • Extra Examples:» My children will always come before my career.» I'm afraid physics will always be a closed book to me.» People will file lawsuits at the drop of a hat these days.» Tight jeans will only emphasize any extra weight that you are carrying.» An empty bottle will float.modal verb (ALSO 'll) (FUTURE) ► A2 used to talk about what is going to happen in the future, especially things that you are certain about or things that are planned: » Clare will be five years old next month.» The train leaves at 8.58, so we'll be in Scotland by lunchtime.» I'll see him tomorrow./I'll be seeing him tomorrow.» Will Susie be there?» It won't be easy to find another secretary.» There'll be trouble when she finds out.Thesaurus+: ↑In the future and soon• • • Extra Examples:» The doctor will call next week to check on your progress.» The choir will be performing the Hallelujah Chorus at the concert.» The photos will be ready for collection on Tuesday afternoon.» Representatives of the member states will be meeting next week.» All our computer equipment will be replaced in the near future.modal verb (ALSO 'll) (IF) ► A2 used in conditional sentences with 'if': » If he's late again, I'll be very angry.» I'll wait with Christopher if his mother isn't here when you go.• • • Extra Examples:» If you see Alan on your wanderings, will you tell him he's wanted in the office?» If we back down on this issue, our reputation will be compromised.» If the two sides conflict with each other again, it will be disastrous for party unity.» If a plane window breaks the cabin will rapidly decompress.» If we continue to deplete the Earth's natural resources, we will cause serious damage to the environment.modal verb (ALSO 'll) (LIKELY) ► F0 used to refer to what is likely: » That'll be Scott at the door.» That'll be his mother with him.» As you will all probably already know, election day is next week.Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probable• • • Extra Examples:» You will have heard about the plans for next week.» You will probably have already made plans for the weekend.» That'll be Tony on the phone.» As you will have guessed by now, David and I are engaged.» You will be aware that things haven't been going well.modal verb (ALSO 'll) (ORDER) ► F0 used when angry to tell someone to do something: » Will you stop being such a pain!» You'll go upstairs and you'll go straight to bed like your father told you!• • • Extra Examples:» You will do as you are told!» Will you shut up!» Will you stop doing that and pay attention!» You'll finish your dinner if you want any dessert.» You'll tidy your room before you go out.modal verb (REQUEST) A2 used to ask someone to do something: » Will you give me her address?» Will you give that to Tony when you see him, please?Thesaurus+: ↑Making appeals and requestsF0 (ALSO 'll) used as a polite way of inviting someone to do something, or of offering someone something: » Will you join us for a drink, Evie?» Will you come in for a while?» You'll have some cake, won't you, Charles?Thesaurus+: ↑Polite expressions• • • Extra Examples:» Will you give me a hand with this box?» When you've finished that book will you lend it to me?» Will you pass me the salt please?» Will you give me a call when you get this message?» Will you play that song again please?noun (MENTAL POWER) B2 [C or U] the mental power used to control and direct your thoughts and actions, or a determination to do something, despite any difficulties or opposition: » From an early age she had a very strong will.» [+ to infinitive] After six months in hospital she began to lose the will to live (= the desire and determination to stay alive).Thesaurus+: ↑Strength of will and determinationC1 [S] what someone wants to happen: » It was God's will.» Against their will (= although they did not want to), they were forced to hold a meeting.» The government has failed to impose its will upon regional communities (= to make them do as it wants).→ SEE ALSO FREE WILL(Cf. ↑free will)Thesaurus+: ↑Goals and purposes• • • Extra Examples:» A good leader must have a strong will.» "The will of man is by his reason swayed."» Her will turned out to be stronger than his.» He succeeded by sheer strength of will.» She was always trying to impose her will on other people.noun [C] (DOCUMENT) ► C2 an official statement of what a person has decided should be done with their money and property after their death: » Have you made a will yet?» She left me some money in her will.Thesaurus+: ↑Inheriting and bequeathing• • • Extra Examples:» He was struck out from his father's will.» He left me his racehorses in his will.» When she remarried, she made a new will.verb (MAKE HAPPEN) ↑Verb Endings for will F0 [+ obj + to infinitive ] If you will something to happen, you try to make it happen by the power of your thoughts: » She willed herself to remember his name.Thesaurus+: ↑Wanting things , ↑Hoping and hopefulnessF0 [I or T] FORMAL to want something: » Stay or go, as you will.Thesaurus+: ↑Wanting things , ↑Hoping and hopefulnessverb [T] (LEAVE) ↑Verb Endings for will ► F0 to arrange to give money or property to others after your deathThesaurus+: ↑Inheriting and bequeathing |
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