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单词 man of the world
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
man′ of the world′, 
  1. a man who is widely experienced in the ways of the world and people;
    an urbane, sophisticated man.
  • Middle English 1300–50

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
world /wɜrld/USA pronunciation   n. 
  1. the earth when it is considered as a planet:[singular* the + ~]how life developed in the world.
  2. everything that exists;
    the universe:[countable]In a world of three dimensions, time is the fourth dimension.
  3. [countable] a planet;
    a body in space that is not a star.
  4. a particular part or division of the earth:[singular* the + ~]the Western world; the ancient world.
  5. the human race;
    humanity:[singular* the + ~]feeding the whole world.
  6. the general public:[singular* the + ~]The world worships success and money.
  7. a class or group of people with common interests:[countable]the literary world.
  8. an area, sphere, realm, or domain of activity or existence:[countable]the world of dreams; the world of sports.
  9. one of the general groupings of physical nature:[countable]the animal world.
  10. Often, worlds. [plural] a great deal: [~ + of + plural noun]a world of problems.[~ + of + uncountable noun]a world of trouble on my mind.
Idioms
  1. Idioms bring (someone) into the world, [bring + object + into + the + world]
    • to give birth to;
      bear.
    • to deliver (a baby).
  2. Idioms come into the world, to be born.
  3. Idioms for (all) the world:
    • [with a negative word or phrase] for anything, however great;
      under any circumstances;
      definitely (not):I wouldn't harm my children for all the world.
    • in every respect;
      precisely:He looks for all the world like his twin brother.
  4. Idioms in the world:
    • at all:without a care in the world.
    • (used to intensify a question):How in the world will you get home?
  5. Idioms out of this world, extraordinary;
    wonderful:The dinner was simply out of this world.
  6. Idioms world without end, for all eternity;
    forever.


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
world  (wûrld),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. the earth or globe, considered as a planet.
  2. (often cap.) a particular division of the earth:the Western world.
  3. the earth or a part of it, with its inhabitants, affairs, etc., during a particular period:the ancient world.
  4. humankind;
    the human race;
    humanity:The world must eliminate war and poverty.
  5. the public generally:The whole world knows it.
  6. the class of persons devoted to the affairs, interests, or pursuits of this life:The world worships success.
  7. a particular class of people, with common interests, aims, etc.:the fashionable world.
  8. any sphere, realm, or domain, with all pertaining to it:a child's world;the world of dreams;the insect world.
  9. everything that exists;
    the universe;
    the macrocosm.
  10. any complex whole conceived as resembling the universe:the world of the microcosm.
  11. one of the three general groupings of physical nature:animal world;mineral world;vegetable world.
  12. any period, state, or sphere of existence:this world; the world to come.
  13. Often, worlds. a great deal:That vacation was worlds of fun.
  14. any indefinitely great expanse.
  15. any heavenly body:the starry worlds.
  16. bring into the world:
    • to give birth to;
      bear:My grandmother brought nine children into the world.
    • to deliver (a baby):the doctor brought many children into the world.
  17. come into the world, to be born:Her first child came into the world in June.
  18. for all the world:
    • for any consideration, however great:She wouldn't come to visit us for all the world.
    • in every respect;
      precisely:You look for all the world like my Aunt Mary.
  19. in the world:
    • at all;
      ever:I never in the world would have believed such an obvious lie.
    • from among all possibilities:Where in the world did you find that hat?
  20. on top of the world. See top 1 (def. 25).
  21. out of this or the world, exceptional;
    fine:The chef prepared a roast duck that was out of this world.
  22. set the world on fire, to achieve great fame and success:He didn't seem to be the type to set the world on fire.
  23. think the world of, to like or admire greatly:His coworkers think the world of him.
  24. world without end, for all eternity;
    for always.
  • Gmc *wer-ald- literally, age of man
  • bef. 900; Middle English; Old English world, weorold; cognate with Dutch wereld, German Welt, Old Norse verǫld, all
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See earth. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
world /wɜːld/ n
  1. the earth as a planet, esp including its inhabitants
  2. mankind; the human race
  3. people generally; the public: in the eyes of the world
  4. social or public life: to go out into the world
  5. the universe or cosmos; everything in existence
  6. a complex united whole regarded as resembling the universe
  7. any star or planet, esp one that might be inhabited
  8. (often capital) a division or section of the earth, its history, or its inhabitants: the Western World, the Ancient World, the Third World
  9. an area, sphere, or realm considered as a complete environment: the animal world
  10. any field of human activity or way of life or those involved in it: the world of television
  11. a period or state of existence: the next world
  12. the total circumstances and experience of an individual that make up his life, esp that part of it relating to happiness: you have shattered my world
  13. a large amount, number, or distance: worlds apart
  14. worldly or secular life, ways, or people
  15. bring into the world ⇒ (of a midwife, doctor, etc) to deliver (a baby)
  16. to give birth to
  17. come into the world ⇒ to be born
  18. for all the world ⇒ in every way; exactly
  19. give to the world ⇒ to publish
  20. in the world ⇒ (usually used with a negative) (intensifier): no-one in the world can change things
  21. man of the world, woman of the world ⇒ a man or woman experienced in social or public life
  22. not long for this world ⇒ nearing death
  23. on top of the world ⇒ informal exultant, elated, or very happy
  24. informal wonderful; excellent
  25. set the world on fire ⇒ to be exceptionally or sensationally successful
  26. the best of both worlds ⇒ the benefits from two different or opposed ways of life, philosophies, etc
  27. think the world of ⇒ to be extremely fond of or hold in very high esteem
  28. world of one's own ⇒ a state of mental detachment from other people
  29. world without end ⇒ for ever
  30. (modifier) of or concerning most or all countries; worldwide: world politics, a world record
  31. (in combination) throughout the world: world-famous
Etymology: Old English w(e)orold, from wer man + ald age, life; related to Old Frisian warld, wrald, Old Norse verold, Old High German wealt (German Welt)
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