英语词汇“sit”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	sit
释义	sit —sit /sɪt/ Ⅰ verb (_{PRESENT TENSE} sitting, _{PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE} sat) (BE SEATED) ↑Verb Endings for sit 1 A1 [I or T, usually + adv/prep] to (cause someone to) be in a position in which the lower part of the body is resting on a seat or other type of support, with the upper part of the body vertical: » to sit at a table/desk» to sit in an armchair» to sit on a chair/a horse/the ground» He came and sat (down) next to me.» _INFORMAL Sit yourself down and have a cup of tea.» The child's father sat her (down) on a chair.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Sitting and standing 2 F0 [I usually + adv/prep] to be a model for a painter, photographer, etc.: » Monet's wife sat for him many times.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Sitting and standing 3 F0 [I] (of an animal such as a dog) to move into a position with its back legs bent and its tail end on the ground: » We're trying to train our dog to sit.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Sitting and standingThesaurus⁺: ↑Animal (non-human) behaviour 4 F0 [I usually + adv/prep] If a bird sits on its eggs, it covers them with its body to keep them warm before they hatch. Thesaurus⁺: ↑Animal reproduction • • • Extra Examples:» I could sit here and argue with you till the cows come home, but it wouldn't solve anything.» Don't sit on the floor - you might dirty your dress.» Come and sit beside me, duck.» Children can't sit still for long without fidgeting.» I'm looking forward to Sunday, the only fly in the ointment being the fact that I shall have to sit next to my mother-in-law. Ⅱ verb (_{PRESENT TENSE} sitting, _{PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE} sat) (POSITION) ↑Verb Endings for sit 1 F0 [I usually + adv/prep] to stay in one place for a long time and not be used: » The encyclopedia sits on my shelf at home, gathering dust.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Sitting and standing 2 F0 [I usually + adv/prep] to be in a particular position: » The village sits at/in the bottom of a valley.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Sitting and standing 3 F0 [I usually + adv/prep] (of clothes) to fit someone in a particular way: » That coat sits very well on you.Thesaurus⁺: ↑The style, appearance, and make-up of clothes Ⅲ verb [I usually + adv/prep] (_{PRESENT TENSE} sitting, _{PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE} sat) (LOOK AFTER) ↑Verb Endings for sit ► F0 to babysitThesaurus⁺: ↑Parenting and caring for children Ⅳ verb [I] (_{PRESENT TENSE} sitting, _{PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE} sat) (BE A MEMBER) ↑Verb Endings for sit ► F0 to be a member of an official group: » I'm going to be sitting on the committee for one more year.» Our member of Congress has sat for (= represented) this town for years.» _US All of the federal judges currently sitting (= in office) in Maryland hail from Baltimore.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Joining and leaving groups and organizations Ⅴ verb [I] (_{PRESENT TENSE} sitting, _{PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE} sat) (MEET) ↑Verb Endings for sit ► F0 to hold an official meeting of a parliament, court, etc.: » The court will sit tomorrow morning.» As an MP, I see much less of my family when Parliament is sitting.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Official meetings , ↑Meeting peopleThesaurus⁺: ↑Court cases, orders and decisions Ⅵ verb [T] (_{PRESENT TENSE} sitting, _{PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE} sat) _{MAINLY UK} (EXAM) ↑Verb Endings for sit ► B2 to take an exam: » After I've sat my exams, I'm going on holiday.» _{AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH} I sat for my exams today.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Exams, tests and exercises
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