| 单词 | there |
| 释义 | there —there /ðeər/ aep /ðer/ adverb (INTRODUCING SUBJECT) A1 used to introduce the subject of a sentence, especially before the verbs be, seem, and appear: » There's someone on the phone for you.» There's no doubt who is the best candidate.» I took out my wallet but there was no money in it.» By the time I got back, there was no food left.» There appeared/seemed to be some difficulty in fixing a date for the meeting.» NOT STANDARD There's (= there are) lives at stake and we can't afford to take any risks.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meaningsF0 LITERARY used to begin some children's stories written in a traditional style: » There once was/lived a poor widow who had a beautiful daughter.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meanings• • • Extra Examples:» Curiously, there didn't seem to be a bank in the town.» Is there a direct train to Edinburgh?» There were loads of people waiting outside the post office.» There are twice as many houses in this area as there used to be.» There is a small building adjacent to the house that could be used as an office or studio.Common mistake: there or their?! Warning: Choose the right word!! These two words look similar, but they are spelled differently and have completely different meanings.adverb (PLACE) A1 (to, at, or in) that place: » Put the chair there.» The museum is closed today. We'll go there tomorrow.» There's that book you were looking for.» I'll have to stop you there, we've run out of time.» I've left the boxes over/out/under there.Thesaurus+: ↑In and atget thereA1 to arrive somewhere: » We'll never get there in time.Thesaurus+: ↑Arriving, entering and invadingB2 INFORMAL to succeed: » Try again, you'll get there in the end.Thesaurus+: ↑Succeeding, achieving and fulfilling• • • Extra Examples:» Don't stand out there in the cold, come in here and get warm.» I'm not quite sure how to get there - I'd better consult a map.» The countryside around there is lovely.» I like the house but I don't imagine I'll live there forever.» I peeked out the window to see who was there.Common mistake: there or their?! Warning: Choose the right word!! These two words look similar, but they are spelled differently and have completely different meanings.exclamation ► F0 used to express sympathy or satisfaction: » There, I've made it work at last.Thesaurus+: ↑Sympathy and compassion |
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