| 单词 | under |
| 释义 | under —under /ˈʌn.dər/ aep /-dɚ/ adverb ► F0 below the surface of something: » Because I'm a bad swimmer, I often go under and swallow a lot of water.Thesaurus+: ↑Under and below• • • Extra Examples:» The waves came crashing over my head and I could feel myself being sucked under by the currents.» I like swimming but I don't like putting my head under.» A big piece of rope netting was laid on the ground and we had to crawl under as quickly as we could.» "Oh no, it's starting to rain." "I've got my umbrella - quick, get under."» She was stuck on the other side of a locked door, but I got the key and slid it under to her.preposition (CONTROL) F0 controlled or governed by a particular person, organization, or force: » He's a Colonel, with hundreds of soldiers under him (= obeying his orders).» I wonder what Britain was like under the Romans (= during the time when the Romans controlled Britain).» People born under (= during the period of) the star sign Pisces are supposed to be dreamy and artistic.Thesaurus+: ↑Ruling and governingbe under ordersF0 to have been ordered to do something: » They're under strict orders not to discuss the situation.» He's under doctor's orders (= has been told by a doctor) to cut down on fatty food and to drink no alcohol for at least six months.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving orders and commands• • • Extra Examples:» The group flourished under her firm leadership.» He served under Harold Wilson as Transport Minister.» Sleeping Beauty lay under the wicked fairy's spell until the prince woke her with a kiss.» As a young painter, he studied under Picasso.» Eastern Slavonia is to revert to Croatian government rule next year after a transitional period under U.N. administration.preposition (EXPERIENCING) B2 happening during, as a result of, or according to a particular situation, event, rule, etc.: » The work was completed under very difficult conditions.» Now that the deadline is approaching we all feel under pressure.» The chair broke under his weight (= because he was too heavy for it).» Under the present rules, you can buy ten litres of wine.Thesaurus+: ↑Simultaneous and consecutive , ↑Order and sequenceunder attack, consideration, discussion, etc.B2 in the process of being attacked, considered, discussed, etc.: » The town is under fire (= is being attacked) from the air.» The proposals are now under consideration by the Board of Governors.» The situation is still not under control.Thesaurus+: ↑Experiencing and sufferingunder sedation, anaesthetic, etc. UKF0 treated in the way mentioned: » The patient is being kept under heavy sedation.» She'll have to go under anaesthetic for the operation.» OLD-FASHIONED She's been under the doctor for a viral infection.Thesaurus+: ↑Treating and caring for peopleThesaurus+: ↑Doctors and health workers generallyThesaurus+: ↑People who receive medical treatmentbe under an impression/beliefB2 to believe something, often wrongly: » He was under the mistaken belief that I was in charge.Thesaurus+: ↑Believing• • • Extra Examples:» An adult under British law is someone over 18 years old.» He was under attack for daring to criticize the prime minister.» The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic.» I imagine he's under a lot of pressure at the moment.» Except under clearly defined circumstances, it is illegal in Britain for a company to purchase its own shares.preposition (LESS THAN) ► A2 less than: » All items cost/are under a pound.» The discount applies only to children under (the age of) ten (= younger than ten).» If you get under 50 percent, you've failed the exam.→ OPPOSITE OVER(Cf. ↑over)Thesaurus+: ↑Small in number and quantity• • • Extra Examples:» You can get travel concessions if you are under 26.» It's against the law to leave children under a certain age alone in the house.» I managed to get all three suitcases for under $200.» She ran her first marathon in just under three hours.» You can walk from here to the station in under ten minutes.preposition (LOWER POSITION) A1 in or to a position below or lower than something else, often so that one thing covers the other: » He hid under the bed.» In AD 79 the city of Pompei was buried under a layer of ash seven metres deep.» She put the thermometer under my tongue.» She was holding a file under her arm (= between her upper arm and the side of her chest).» They stood under a tree (= below its branches) to avoid getting wet.Thesaurus+: ↑Under and belowF0 SPECIALIZED If a piece of land is under a particular type of plant, that plant is growing on the whole of that area: » The main fields are under wheat.Thesaurus+: ↑Areas of land where crops are grown , ↑Farms and ranchesF0 If a book, article, or piece of information is under a particular title, you can find it below or following that title in a list, book, library, etc.: » Books on Cecil Beaton will probably be under Art or Photography rather than Drama.» Trifle? That comes under Puddings and Desserts.Thesaurus+: ↑Lists and catalogues , ↑Schedules and agendas• • • Extra Examples:» The children squealed in delight when they saw all the presents under the Christmas tree.» I bent down to look under the bed.» A dog lay under the table, gnawing on a bone.» She used to hide her diary under her pillow.» There was no soap, so I just quickly rinsed my hands under the tap.preposition (NAME) ► F0 using a particular name, especially one that is not your real name: » He writes under the name (of) John le Carré.» For his own safety, he has to operate under a false name/an alias.Thesaurus+: ↑Names and titles |
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