| 单词 | size |
| 释义 | size —size /saɪz/ noun [C or U] (AMOUNT) ► A2 how large or small something or someone is: » We are concerned about the size of our debt.» Some kinds of trees grow to a huge size.» What is the size of that window?» The field was about ten acres in size.» He had a lump on his head the size of (= the same size as) an egg.» The baby is a good size (= quite large).» I was amazed at the size of their garden (= it was very big).Thesaurus+: ↑General words for size and amountWord partners for size (AMOUNT)• ♯vary in size• ♯double/♯increase/♯reduce the size of sth• a ♯good size• the ♯sheer size of sth• the size ♯of sthWord partners for size (MEASURE)• ♯take/♯wear a size [10, 37, etc.]• ♯try sth ♯on for size• ♯cut sth ♯to size• ♯come in [all/different/various] sizes• a ♯large/♯medium/♯small size• ♯different/♯various/♯varying sizesCollocations:–Determiners-lu. sth's large/sheer size» Seeing an elephant at close range, I was stunned by the sheer size of the creature.-lu. a good/reasonable size» The kitchen's small but the other rooms are a good size.-lu. a manageable/modest/small size» The garden is a manageable size which suits me fine.-lu. full size» The hotel has a large gym as well as a full size swimming pool.-lu. the average size» The average room size is so much bigger than it used to be.-lu. (about) the same size (as sth)» I think the bathroom is about the same size as our old one.-lu. sb's/sth's normal/ original size» Heavy rain has caused the river to swell to ten times its normal size.–Determiners-lu. half/twice the size of sth» Our new home is almost twice the size of our old one.–Verbs-lu. vary in size» Rooms vary in size, but all have TV, telephone and hairdryer.-lu. double/increase /reduce/shrink in size/the size of sth» This image has been reduced in size.-lu. depend on size» House prices vary enormously, depending on size and location.–Nouns-lu. shapes and sizes» The shop was filled with bottles of all shapes and sizes.-lu. size and scope» He just hadn't realized the size and scope of the project.–Types-lu. class/family size» The new government has promised to reduce class sizes in all primary schools.–Prepositions-lu. (roughly) the size of sth» The campsite is roughly the size of a football pitch.-lu. in size» The town triples in size during the tourist season.• • • Extra Examples:» Reducing the size of classes may improve educational standards.» The fruit is washed and then graded by size.» We were horrified at the size of the bill.» My foot swelled up to three times the normal size when it was stung by a wasp.» He's twice her size.noun [C] (MEASURE) ► A2 one of the standard measures according to which goods are made or sold: » a size 14 dress» Do these shoes come (= are they made) in children's sizes?» What size are you?/What is your size?/What size do you take?» Would you like to try the coat (on) for size (= see how well it fits you), sir?» We'll need to get the carpet cut to size (= cut so that it fits).Thesaurus+: ↑Measurements in generalWord partners for size (AMOUNT)• ♯vary in size• ♯double/♯increase/♯reduce the size of sth• a ♯good size• the ♯sheer size of sth• the size ♯of sthWord partners for size (MEASURE)• ♯take/♯wear a size [10, 37, etc.]• ♯try sth ♯on for size• ♯cut sth ♯to size• ♯come in [all/different/various] sizes• a ♯large/♯medium/♯small size• ♯different/♯various/♯varying sizesCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a small/average /standard/medium/large size» I'm afraid this shirt is only available in a small size.-lu. different/various/varying sizes» You can get your photographs printed in various sizes.–Verbs-lu. take a [size 12/size 6, etc.]» I take a size ten in trousers.-lu. try sth on for size» I think I'll try this jacket on for size.-lu. cut sth to size» The shop offered to cut our new curtains to size for no extra charge.-lu. come in [all/bigger/different, etc.] sizes» These shoes come in all sizes.–Prepositions-lu. in a [size 10/bigger size, etc.]» Do you have these shoes in a bigger size?–Types-lu. shoe/clothes size» If you don't know your child's shoe size, the assistant can measure his or her feet.• • • Extra Examples:» Could I try these shoes in a bigger size?» I take a size five in shoes.» What size shoes do you take?» I couldn't find anything in the shop in my bust size.» This jacket is a bit tight - do you have it in a larger size?noun [U] SPECIALIZED (GLUE) ► F0 a substance like glue that gives stiffness and a hard, shiny surface to cloth, paper, etc.Thesaurus+: ↑Glues and gluing and stickinessWord partners for size (AMOUNT)• ♯vary in size• ♯double/♯increase/♯reduce the size of sth• a ♯good size• the ♯sheer size of sth• the size ♯of sthWord partners for size (MEASURE)• ♯take/♯wear a size [10, 37, etc.]• ♯try sth ♯on for size• ♯cut sth ♯to size• ♯come in [all/different/various] sizes• a ♯large/♯medium/♯small size• ♯different/♯various/♯varying sizesverb [T] ↑Verb Endings for size ► F0 to cover or treat cloth, paper, etc. with sizeThesaurus+: ↑Covering and adding layers |
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