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单词 on
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on

preposition
 
/ɒn/
/ɑːn/
For the special uses of on in phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example turn on somebody is in the phrasal verb section at turn.
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  1.  
     in or into a position covering, touching or forming part of a surface
    • a picture on a wall
    • There's a mark on your skirt.
    • the diagram on page 5
    • Put it down on the table.
    • He had been hit on the head.
    • She climbed on to the bed.
    This could also be written: onto the bed
  2.  
    supported by somebody/something
    • She was standing on one foot.
    • Try lying on your back.
    • Hang your coat on that hook.
  3.  
     used to show a means of transport
    • He was on the plane from New York.
    • to travel on the bus/tube/coach
    • I came on my bike.
    • a woman on horseback
  4.  
     by means of something; using something
    • She played a tune on her guitar.
    • The information is available on the internet.
    • We spoke on the phone.
    • What's on TV?
    • The programme's on Channel 4.
  5.  
     used to show a day or date
    • He came on Sunday.
    • We meet on Tuesdays.
    • on May the first/the first of May
    • on the evening of May the first
    • on one occasion
    • on your birthday
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  6.  
     used to describe an activity or a state
    • to be on business/holiday/vacation
    • The book is currently on loan.
  7.  
     used to show direction
    • on the left/right
    • He turned his back on us.
  8.  
     at or near a place
    • a town on the coast
    • a house on the Thames
    • We lived on an estate.
  9.  
     used to show the basis or reason for something
    • a story based on fact
    • On their advice I applied for the job.
  10.  
     immediately after something
    • On arriving home I discovered they had gone.
    • Please report to reception on arrival.
    • There was a letter waiting for him on his return.
  11.  
     about something/somebody
    • a book on South Africa
    • She tested us on irregular verbs.
  12.  
     used to show that somebody belongs to a group or an organization
    • to be on the committee/staff/jury/panel
    • Whose side are you on (= which of two or more different views do you support)?
  13.  
     eating or drinking something; using a drug or a medicine regularly
    • He lived on a diet of junk food.
    • The doctor put me on antibiotics.
  14.  
     paid for by something
    • to live on a pension/a student grant
    • to be on a low wage
    • You can't feed a family on £50 a week.
    • Drinks are on me (= I am paying).
  15.  
     used when giving a phone number
    • You can get me on 020 7946 0887.
    • She's on extension 2401.
  16.  
     used with some nouns or adjectives to say who or what is affected by something
    • a ban on smoking
    • He's hard on his kids.
    • Go easy on the mayo! (= do not take/give me too much)
  17. being carried by somebody; in the possession of somebody
    • Have you got any money on you?
  18. compared with somebody/something
    • Sales are up on last year.
    19. Word OriginOld English on, an, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch aan and German an, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek ana.

on

adverb
 
/ɒn/
/ɑːn/
For the special uses of on in phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example get on is in the phrasal verb section at get.Idioms
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  1.  
     on somebody’s body; being worn
    • Put your coat on.
    • I didn't have my glasses on.
    • What did she have on (= what was she wearing)?
  2.  
     covering, touching or forming part of something
    • Make sure the lid is on.
  3.  
     in or into a vehicle
    • The bus stopped and four people got on.
    • They hurried on to the plane.
    see also onto
  4.  
     connected or operating; being used
    • The lights were all on.
    • The TV is always on in their house.
    • We were without electricity for three hours but it's on again now.
  5.  
     used to show that somebody/something moves or is sent forward
    • She stopped for a moment, then walked on.
    • Keep straight on for the beach.
    • From then on he never trusted her again.
    • Please send the letter on to my new address.
  6.  
     used to show that something continues
    • He worked on without a break.
    • If you like a good story, read on.
  7.  
     happening
    • There was a war on at the time.
    • What's on at the movies?
    • The band are on (= performing) in ten minutes.
  8.  
     planned to take place in the future
    • The game is still on (= it has not been cancelled).
    • I don't think we've got anything on this weekend.
    • I'm sorry we can't come—we've got a lot on.
  9.  
     on duty; working
    • I'm on now till 8 tomorrow morning.
    10. Word OriginOld English on, an, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch aan and German an, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek ana.
Idioms
be on about something
  1. (informal) to talk about something; to mean something
    • I didn't know what he was on about. It didn't make sense.
be/go/keep on about something
  1. (informal, disapproving) to talk in a boring or complaining way about something
    • Stop keeping on about it!
be/go/keep on at somebody (to do something)
  1. (informal, disapproving) to keep asking or telling somebody something so that they become annoyed or tired
    • He was on at me again to lend him money.
be on for something
  1. (informal) to want to do something
    • Is anyone on for a drink after work?
it isn’t on
(also it's not on)
  1. (informal) used to say that something is not acceptable
off and on/on and off
  1. from time to time; now and again
    • It rained on and off all day.
on and on
  1. without stopping; continuously
    • She went on and on about her trip.
what are you, etc. on?
  1. (informal) used when you are very surprised at somebody’s behaviour and are suggesting that they are acting in a similar way to somebody using drugs
you’re on
  1. (informal) used when you are accepting a bet
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