| 单词 | open |
| 释义 | open —open /ˈəʊ.pən/ aep /ˈoʊ-/ adjective (COMPUTER) ► F0 If a computer document or program is open, it is ready to be read or used: » Make sure the file you're copying to is open before you click 'Paste'.Thesaurus+: ↑Operating computersadjective (NOT CLOSED) ► A2 not closed or fastened: » an open door/window» An open suitcase lay on her bed.» You left the packet open.» Someone had left the window wide (= completely) open.» He had several nasty open wounds (= those which had not begun to heal).Thesaurus+: ↑Open and closedWord Builder:–Nouns: opener, opening, openness, the open–Adjectives: open, opening–Verbs: open–Adverbs: openly• • • Extra Examples:» His shirt was open to the waist revealing a very hairy chest.» We could hear him cursing and swearing as he tried to get the door open.» My jaw dropped open when she told me how old she was.» I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call for me in the night.» The thieves broke the safe open and stole the diamonds.adjective (NOT DECIDED) ► F0 not decided or certain: » We don't have to make a firm decision yet. Let's leave it open.» We can leave our offer open for another week, but we must have your decision by then.» I want to keep my options open, so I'm not committing myself yet.Thesaurus+: ↑Uncertainty , ↑Hesitating , ↑Achievableadjective (NOT ENCLOSED) ► B1 not closed in or covered: » From the garden there was a marvellous view over open countryside.» It's not a good idea to camp in the middle of an open field (= one which is not covered with trees, bushes, etc.).» The survivors were adrift on the open sea (= far from land).Thesaurus+: ↑Enclosing, surrounding and immersing• • • Extra Examples:» The road goes through several miles of open countryside.» The open road stretched out in front of us.» The house was surrounded by open fields.» The fishing boat made its way out of the harbour and into the open sea.» The soldiers were marching across open country.adjective (NOT SECRET) C2 not secret: » There has been open hostility between them ever since they had that argument last summer.Thesaurus+: ↑Apparent and obvious , ↑VisibleC2 honest and not trying to keep things secret: » He's quite open about his weaknesses.» I wish you'd be more open with me, and tell me what you're feeling.» She has an honest, open face.Thesaurus+: ↑Honesty, openness and sincerity• • • Extra Examples:» I like her open and direct manner.» The deal was completely open and above board.» Despite a commitment to more open government, the public are still being kept in the dark about the inner machinations of the Cabinet.» They showed open contempt for their new neighbours.» The minister hasn't been entirely open about his business interests.adjective [after verb] (AVAILABLE) ► C1 available; not limited: » There are still several possibilities open to you.» The competition is open to anyone over the age of 16.» Is the library open to the general public?» Their whole attitude to these negotiations is open to criticism (= can be criticized).» I'd like to think I'm open to (= willing to consider) any reasonable suggestion.» An accident would lay the whole issue of safety open (= cause it to be considered).Thesaurus+: ↑Available and accessible , ↑Present• • • Extra Examples:» The company's accounts are open to scrutiny.» The current system is open to abuse.» He laid himself open to ridicule.» The success of the project is open to question.» The publisher is open to book proposals from new authors.adjective [after verb] (READY) ► A1 ready to be used or ready to provide a service: » The supermarket is open till 8.00 p.m. » The road is open now, but it is often blocked by snow in the winter.» The new hospital was declared open by the mayor.Thesaurus+: ↑Open and closed• • • Extra Examples:» The museum is open daily except Monday(s).» The Royal Apartments are open to the public.» The hotel bar is open to non-residents.» The west wing of the house is still lived in by Lord and Lady Carlton, while the rest of the house is open to the public.» As both a teacher and parent, she had a vested interest in seeing the school remain open.noun [S] (NOT ENCLOSED) the open► F0 somewhere outside, rather than in a building: » It's good to be (out) in the open after being cooped up in an office all day.Thesaurus+: ↑From, out and outsidenoun [S] (NOT SECRET) bring sth out into the open► F0 to tell people information that was secret: » It's time this issue was brought out into the open.Thesaurus+: ↑Honesty, openness and sincerityverb (NOT CLOSED) ↑Verb Endings for open A1 [I or T] to move something to a position that is not closed, or to make something change to a position that is not closed: » Could you open the window, please?» You can open your eyes now - here's your present.» The flowers open (out) in the morning but close again in the afternoon.» From the kitchen there is a door that opens (out) into/onto the garden.» INFORMAL "Open up (= open the door) - it's the police!" shouted the police officer, banging on the door.Thesaurus+: ↑Unfastening and openingA2 [T] to remove or separate part of a container or parcel so that you can see or use what it contains: » Don't open a new bottle just for me.» I couldn't wait to open the letter.Thesaurus+: ↑Unfastening and openingWord Builder:–Nouns: opener, opening, openness, the open–Adjectives: open, opening–Verbs: open–Adverbs: openly• • • Extra Examples:» I can't open my bag - the zip has stuck.» I just opened the drawer as usual and the handle came away in my hand.» The customs officials made us go through the whole rigmarole of opening up our bags for inspection.» We must open the channels of communication between the two countries.» The door opens outwards.verb (READY) ↑Verb Endings for open A2 [I or T] If a shop or office opens at a particular time of day, it starts to do business at that time: » The café opens at ten o'clock.» He opens (up) his café at ten o'clock.Thesaurus+: ↑Unfastening and openingB2 [T] If someone, usually someone important, opens a building or place or event, they officially say that it is ready to be used or to start operating: » The new hospital will be officially opened by the mayor on Tuesday.Thesaurus+: ↑CeremoniesThesaurus+: ↑Unfastening and opening• • • Extra Examples:» The box office opens at ten.» The Queen will open the new visitors' centre.» The opening of the superstore will sound the death knell for hundreds of small independent shops.» The factory opened last November.» The corner shop opens at five o'clock in the morning.Common mistake: opened or open?! Warning: do not confuse the past tense of the verb 'open', opened, with the adjective open:✗ The supermarket is opened until 9.p.m on Thursday.» The supermarket is open until 9.p.m on Thursday.verb [I or T] (BEGIN) ↑Verb Endings for open ► B2 to (cause to) begin: » I would like to open my talk by giving a brief background to the subject.» I'm going to open an account with another bank.» The Olympic Games open tomorrow.» A new radio station is due to open (up) next month.» The film opens (= will be shown for the first time) in New York and Los Angeles next week.Thesaurus+: ↑Starting and beginning , ↑Starting again• • • Extra Examples:» The Chairperson opened the proceedings with a short speech.» I've opened an account with a building society.» The show will open with a firework display.» The album opens with his most famous song.» Let's open with a reminder of what we did last week.verb [T] (AVAILABLE) ↑Verb Endings for open ► F0 to make something available: » This research opens (up) the possibility of being able to find a cure for the disease.» The country is planning to open (up) its economy to foreign investment.Thesaurus+: ↑Available and accessible , ↑Present• • • Extra Examples:» The market has been opened up to private investors.» By denying responsibility for the matter, the minister has opened himself up to criticism.» Deregulation has opened the rail industry to competition.» The chairman opened up the meeting to questions from the audience.» Organizers have been urged to open the race up to international runners.verb [T] (COMPUTER) ↑Verb Endings for open ► B1 If you open a computer document or program, you make it ready to read or use: » To open a new document, click 'File', then click 'New'.» Click the desktop icon to open the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary.Thesaurus+: ↑Operating computers |
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