| 单词 | with |
| 释义 | with —with /wɪð/ preposition (AND) ► F0 and, or followed by: » I'd like a steak and fries with chocolate mousse to follow.» $200 is payable immediately with a further $100 payable on delivery.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meanings• • • Extra Examples:» There will be a screening of the film with a talk by the director afterwards.» They were offered a free meal, with wine.preposition (CAUSE) ► B2 because of or caused by someone or something: » He winced with pain.» I was trembling with fear.» She's been at home with a bad cold for the past week.» I can't work with all that noise going on.» Hopes were dashed in the war-torn capital with the news that no aid would be arriving that week.» With exams approaching, it's a good idea to review your class notes.» (What) with all the excitement and confusion, I forgot to say goodbye to her.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which introduce a cause or reason• • • Extra Examples:» She went crimson with embarrassment.» Her face crumpled with laughter.» The car was forced to retire from the race with a damaged gearbox.» Eventually, the metal buckled with the pressure that was being exerted against it.» I couldn't catch what the announcer said, with all the other noise going on.preposition (COMPANY) ► A1 used to say that people or things are in a place together or are doing something together: » I was with Sylvia at the time.» He lives with his grandmother.» He's impossible to work with.» I'm going to France with a couple of friends.» Ingrid Bergman starred with Humphrey Bogart in the film 'Casablanca'.» I left my coat with the cloakroom attendant.» Ice cream with your apple pie?» Mix the butter with the sugar and then add the egg.» I'll be with you (= I will give you my attention) in a moment.» She's staying with her parents (= at their house) for a few months.» He's been with the department (= working in it) since 2010.Thesaurus+: ↑Acting, being or existing together• • • Extra Examples:» I can't play chess with him. He's completely out of my class!» She's having an affair with a married man.» I should like some time to confer with my lawyer.» She's running around with Micky and his friends these days.» Why don't you take him along with you when you go?preposition (COMPARISON) ► F0 used in comparisons: » I've got nothing in common with my brother.» This cake's very light compared with the last one you made.Thesaurus+: ↑Comparing and contrasting• • • Extra Examples:» This road is quite busy compared with ours.» The hotel certainly compared favourably with the one we stayed in last year.» The family in the television programme could not be credibly compared with a real one.» I thought I was badly treated but my experiences pale in comparison with yours.» The regeneration of the city's downtown dock front will put it on a par with Nice or Cannes.preposition (CONTAINING/COVERING) ► B1 used to show what is on or in something: » She'd laid the table with the best china.» Her blouse was spattered with blood.» The room was littered with toys.» The trucks were laden with food and medicine.» She filled the jug up with cream.Thesaurus+: ↑Including and containing , ↑Comprising and consisting of• • • Extra Examples:» How much of the Earth's surface is covered with water?» She spread her toast with a thick layer of butter.» I scattered the whole lawn with grass seed.» Under her bed, they found a bag stuffed with money.» The platform was crammed with people trying to board the train.preposition (DESCRIPTION) A1 having or including something: » a tall woman with dark hair» He's married with three children.» She left school with no qualifications.» He spoke with a soft Irish accent.» We're an international company with offices in Paris, New York, and Sydney.» Two coffees please, one with milk and one without.» He arrived in Los Angeles with nothing but the clothes he was wearing.» He woke up with a dreadful headache.» I was second in the race with a time of 14.2 seconds.» With a bit of luck, we should be back in time for dinner.» Both their children graduated with degrees in economics.F0 used at the beginning of various phrases written at the end of a letter: » With best wishes from Charles.» With love from Roberta.F0 including: » With your contribution, that makes a total of £45.• • • Extra Examples:» Many of the TV programmes are broadcast with subtitles for the deaf.» He spoke with great depth of feeling.» She was diagnosed with diabetes.» He's been in bed all week with flu.» Suddenly, the building echoed with the sound of gunfire.preposition (DESPITE) ► F0 despite something: » With all her faults, she's still a really good friend.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a contrastpreposition (DIRECTION) ► F0 in the same direction as something: » The wind was with me on the home stretch and I ran well.→ OPPOSITE AGAINST(Cf. ↑against) (IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION)Thesaurus+: ↑Direction of motion , ↑Points of the compasspreposition (EXPRESSIONS) ► F0 used to express a wish or instruction: » Away with you! (= Go away!)» Off to bed with you! (= Go to bed!)» On with the show! (= Let it continue.)» Down with school! (= We don't want/like it.)preposition (METHOD) ► A2 using something: » He was shot at close range with a pistol.» She wiped her lipstick off with a tissue.» Fix the two pieces together with glue.» Please handle this package with care.» They set up a business with the help of a bank loan.Thesaurus+: ↑Ways of achieving things• • • Extra Examples:» The wires were fastened together with a plastic clip.» The concrete is strengthened with steel rods.» Rub the wood down with fine sandpaper till it is smooth.» He scooped the sand into a bucket with his hands.» Seal the package up with sticky tape.preposition (OPPOSITION) ► F0 against something: » I ended up having an argument with her.» She has fought a constant battle with depression throughout her career.» The two countries went to war with one another over oil prices.» A truck had evidently collided with a car.Thesaurus+: ↑Opposing and against• • • Extra Examples:» Students clashed with police after demonstrations at five universities.» It's difficult for a small supermarket to compete with the big supermarkets.» He struggled with his attacker who then ran off.» He had a couple of scrapes with the police and ended up in court.» We battled with the elements to get the roof fixed.preposition (RELATIONSHIP) ► B2 relating to or in the case of a person or thing: » How are things with you?» Russia has just drawn up a trade agreement with Norway.» This hasn't got anything to do with you (= this is not something you should be interested in).» The government's policies have not been popular with (= among) the voters.» He's very careless with his money.» She talked a lot about her relationship with Charlotte.Thesaurus+: ↑Linking and relating , ↑Regarding and concerning• • • Extra Examples:» Rick's more involved with the financial end of things.» They've been engaged in a legal battle with the council for several months.» The police have found no evidence of a terrorist link with the murder.» I'm having problems with my computer.» Unions bargain with employers for better rates of pay each year.preposition (SEPARATION) ► F0 used with words showing separation: » I'd rather not part with my cash.» He decided to put his failed marriage behind him and make a clean break with the past.Thesaurus+: ↑Separating and dividing• • • Extra Examples:» His plans represented a break with tradition.» He split up with his girlfriend after they had a row in public.» Their decision to not call their daughter Jane was a break with family tradition.» She was reluctant to part with her favourite jumper.» She's just broken up with her boyfriend.preposition (SUPPORT) ► F0 supporting someone or something: » If you want to go for a promotion, I'll be with you all the way.» You've got to decide where you stand on this issue - you're either with me or against me.→ OPPOSITE AGAINST(Cf. ↑against)Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protecting• • • Extra Examples:» I need to know that you're with me before I stand for election.» You're either with us or against us on this issue.» Are you with me on this?» The opposition were with the government on the decision to go to war.» Many backbenchers decided not to vote with the government on this issue.preposition (TIME) ► F0 at the same rate or time as something: » This wine will improve with age.» Stopping distances for cars vary with the speed they are travelling at.Thesaurus+: ↑Simultaneous and consecutive , ↑Order and sequencepreposition (UNDERSTANDING) be with sb INFORMAL► F0 to understand what someone is saying: » You look puzzled - are you with me?» I'm sorry, I'm not with you.Thesaurus+: ↑Understanding and comprehending |
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