英语词汇“rest”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

rest¹ n.

the refreshing quiet of sleep or ease:[uncountable]He needs rest and relaxation after all that work.
relief or freedom, esp. from something troublesome:[uncountable]The racket continued without rest.
a period of time of sleep, ease, etc.:[countable]The children took a short rest in the afternoon.
the stopping or absence of motion: [countable; usually singular]The ball rolled and then came to a rest.[uncountable]a state of rest.
Music and Dance[countable]
- a rhythmic period of silence between tones.
- a mark or sign indicating it.
a device by which something is supported:[countable]padded rests for one's arms.

to refresh oneself, as by sleeping, lying down, or being at ease: [no object]rested for a few hours on the couch.[~ + object]rested his aching body in a hot tub.
[no object] to be dead.
to stop moving;
stop:[no object]The ball rested just a few inches from the hole.
to remain without further notice:[no object]Why don't you let the matter rest?
to (cause to) lie, sit, lean, or be set: [no object]His arm rested on the table.[~ + object]He rested his arm on her shoulder.
to rely;
to (cause to) be founded: [~ + on/upon + object]His whole argument rests on false assumptions.[~ + object + on/upon + object]rested his arguments on false assumptions.
to be found;
belong:[not: be + ~-ing* ~ + with + object]The blame rests with them.
to be fixed on something, as a gaze:[~ + on/upon + object]His gaze rested on her medallion.
Lawto bring to an end the introduction of evidence in a case: [no object]Your Honor, the defense rests.[~ + object]Your Honor, the defense rests its case.

Idioms

Idioms at rest:

in a state of repose, as in sleep.
dead.
not active;
not in motion.
free from worry;
tranquil.

Idioms lay to rest:

to bury (a dead body): [lay + object + to + ~]They laid him to rest.[lay + to + ~ + object]They laid to rest many brave soldiers.
to relieve the fear of: [lay + object + to + ~]They laid most of my fears to rest.[lay + to + ~ + object]They laid to rest most of my fears.

rest² n. [the + ~]

the part that remains;
remainder:[used with a singular verb]The first part was hard, but the rest was easy.
the others:[used with a plural verb]All the rest are going.

v. [not: be + ~-ing* ~ + adjective (+ that clause)]

to continue to be:Rest assured that all is well.

rest¹ n.

the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep:a good night's rest.
refreshing ease or inactivity after exertion or labor:to allow an hour for rest.
relief or freedom, esp. from anything that wearies, troubles, or disturbs.
a period or interval of inactivity, repose, solitude, or tranquillity:to go away for a rest.
mental or spiritual calm;
tranquillity.
the repose of death:eternal rest.
cessation or absence of motion:to bring a machine to rest.
Music and Dance
- an interval of silence between tones.
- a mark or sign indicating it.
Poetry[Pros.]a short pause within a line;
caesura.
a place that provides shelter or lodging for travelers, as an inn.
any stopping or resting place:a roadside rest for weary hikers.
a piece or thing for something to rest on:a hand rest.
a supporting device;
support.
Games[Billiards, Pool.]bridge¹ (def. 14).
at rest:
- in a state of repose, as in sleep.
- dead.
- quiescent;
  inactive;
  not in motion:the inertia of an object at rest.
- free from worry;
  tranquil:Nothing could put his mind at rest.
lay to rest:
- to inter (a dead body);
  bury:He was laid to rest last Thursday.
- to allay, suppress, or appease.

v.i.

to refresh oneself, as by sleeping, lying down, or relaxing.
to relieve weariness by cessation of exertion or labor.
to be at ease;
have tranquillity or peace.
to repose in death.
to be quiet or still.
to cease from motion, come to rest;
stop.
to become or remain inactive.
to stay as is or remain without further action or notice:to let a matter rest.
to lie, sit, lean, or be set:His arm rested on the table.
Agricultureto lie fallow or unworked:to let land rest.
to be imposed as a burden or responsibility (usually fol. by on or upon).
to rely (usually fol. by on or upon).
to be based or founded (usually fol. by on or upon).
to be found;
belong;
reside (often fol. by with):The blame rests with them.
to be present;
dwell;
linger (usually fol. by on or upon):A sunbeam rests upon the altar.
to be fixed or directed on something, as the eyes, a gaze, etc.
Lawto terminate voluntarily the introduction of evidence in a case.

v.t.

to give rest to;
refresh with rest:to rest oneself.
to lay or place for rest, ease, or support:to rest one's back against a tree.
to direct (as the eyes):to rest one's eyes on someone.
to base, or let depend, as on some ground of reliance.
to bring to rest;
halt;
stop.
Lawto terminate voluntarily the introduction of evidence on:to rest one's case.

bef. 900; (noun, nominal) Middle English, Old English; akin to German Rast; (verb, verbal) Middle English resten, Old English restan; akin to German rasten

rest′er, n.

7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged stop, halt, standstill.

rest² n.

the part that is left or remains;
remainder:The rest of the students are in the corridor.
the others:All the rest are going.
British Terms, Businesssurplus (defs. 1, 2).

v.i.

to continue to be;
remain as specified:Rest assured that all is well.

Middle French reste, noun, nominal derivative of rester
Latin restāre to remain standing, equivalent. to re- re- + stāre to stand; (noun, nominal) late Middle English
Middle French rester to remain
(verb, verbal) late Middle English resten to remain due or unpaid 1375–1425

rest³ n. [Armor.]

a support for a lance;
lance rest.

aphetic variant of arrest 1490–1500

rest /rɛst/ n

relaxation from exertion or labour
(as modifier): a rest period
repose; sleep
any relief or refreshment, as from worry or something troublesome
calm; tranquillity
death regarded as repose: eternal rest
cessation from motion
at rest ⇒ not moving; still
calm; tranquil
dead
asleep
a pause or interval
a mark in a musical score indicating a pause of specific duration
a pause in or at the end of a line; caesura
a shelter or lodging: a seaman's rest
a thing or place on which to put something for support or to steady it; prop
any of various special poles used as supports for the cue in shots that cannot be made using the hand as a support
come to rest ⇒ to slow down and stop
lay to rest ⇒ to bury (a dead person)
set someone's mind at rest ⇒ to reassure someone or settle someone's mind

to take or give rest, as by sleeping, lying down, etc
to place or position (oneself, etc) for rest or relaxation
(transitive) to place or position for support or steadying: to rest one's elbows on the table
(intransitive) to be at ease; be calm
to cease or cause to cease from motion or exertion; halt
(intransitive) to remain without further attention or action: let the matter rest
to direct (one's eyes) or (of one's eyes) to be directed: her eyes rested on the sleeping child
to depend or cause to depend; base; rely: the whole argument rests on one crucial fact
to put pastry in a cool place to allow the gluten to contract
(intr; followed by with, on, upon, etc) to be a responsibility (of): it rests with us to apportion blame
to finish the introduction of evidence in (a case)
rest on one's oars ⇒ to stop doing anything for a time

Etymology: Old English ræst, reste, of Germanic origin; related to Gothic rasta a mile, Old Norse röst mile

ˈrester n

rest /rɛst/ n the rest ⇒

something left or remaining; remainder
the others: the rest of the world

(copula) to continue to be (as specified); remain: rest assured

Etymology: 15th Century: from Old French rester to remain, from Latin rēstāre, from re- + stāre to stand

单词	rest
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 rest¹ /rɛst/USA pronunciation n. the refreshing quiet of sleep or ease:[uncountable]He needs rest and relaxation after all that work. relief or freedom, esp. from something troublesome:[uncountable]The racket continued without rest. a period of time of sleep, ease, etc.:[countable]The children took a short rest in the afternoon. the stopping or absence of motion: [countable; usually singular]The ball rolled and then came to a rest.[uncountable]a state of rest. Music and Dance[countable] a rhythmic period of silence between tones. a mark or sign indicating it. a device by which something is supported:[countable]padded rests for one's arms. v. to refresh oneself, as by sleeping, lying down, or being at ease: [no object]rested for a few hours on the couch.[~ + object]rested his aching body in a hot tub. [no object] to be dead. to stop moving; stop:[no object]The ball rested just a few inches from the hole. to remain without further notice:[no object]Why don't you let the matter rest? to (cause to) lie, sit, lean, or be set: [no object]His arm rested on the table.[~ + object]He rested his arm on her shoulder. to rely; to (cause to) be founded: [~ + on/upon + object]His whole argument rests on false assumptions.[~ + object + on/upon + object]rested his arguments on false assumptions. to be found; belong:[not: be + ~-ing* ~ + with + object]The blame rests with them. to be fixed on something, as a gaze:[~ + on/upon + object]His gaze rested on her medallion. Lawto bring to an end the introduction of evidence in a case: [no object]Your Honor, the defense rests.[~ + object]Your Honor, the defense rests its case. Idioms Idioms at rest: in a state of repose, as in sleep. dead. not active; not in motion. free from worry; tranquil. Idioms lay to rest: to bury (a dead body): [lay + object + to + ~]They laid him to rest.[lay + to + ~ + object]They laid to rest many brave soldiers. to relieve the fear of: [lay + object + to + ~]They laid most of my fears to rest.[lay + to + ~ + object]They laid to rest most of my fears. rest² /rɛst/USA pronunciation n. [the + ~] the part that remains; remainder:[used with a singular verb]The first part was hard, but the rest was easy. the others:[used with a plural verb]All the rest are going. v. [not: be + ~-ing* ~ + adjective (+ that clause)] to continue to be:Rest assured that all is well. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 rest¹ (rest),USA pronunciation n. the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep:a good night's rest. refreshing ease or inactivity after exertion or labor:to allow an hour for rest. relief or freedom, esp. from anything that wearies, troubles, or disturbs. a period or interval of inactivity, repose, solitude, or tranquillity:to go away for a rest. mental or spiritual calm; tranquillity. the repose of death:eternal rest. cessation or absence of motion:to bring a machine to rest. Music and Dance an interval of silence between tones. a mark or sign indicating it. Poetry[Pros.]a short pause within a line; caesura. a place that provides shelter or lodging for travelers, as an inn. any stopping or resting place:a roadside rest for weary hikers. a piece or thing for something to rest on:a hand rest. a supporting device; support. Games[Billiards, Pool.]bridge¹ (def. 14). at rest: in a state of repose, as in sleep. dead. quiescent; inactive; not in motion:the inertia of an object at rest. free from worry; tranquil:Nothing could put his mind at rest. lay to rest: to inter (a dead body); bury:He was laid to rest last Thursday. to allay, suppress, or appease. v.i. to refresh oneself, as by sleeping, lying down, or relaxing. to relieve weariness by cessation of exertion or labor. to be at ease; have tranquillity or peace. to repose in death. to be quiet or still. to cease from motion, come to rest; stop. to become or remain inactive. to stay as is or remain without further action or notice:to let a matter rest. to lie, sit, lean, or be set:His arm rested on the table. Agricultureto lie fallow or unworked:to let land rest. to be imposed as a burden or responsibility (usually fol. by on or upon). to rely (usually fol. by on or upon). to be based or founded (usually fol. by on or upon). to be found; belong; reside (often fol. by with):The blame rests with them. to be present; dwell; linger (usually fol. by on or upon):A sunbeam rests upon the altar. to be fixed or directed on something, as the eyes, a gaze, etc. Lawto terminate voluntarily the introduction of evidence in a case. v.t. to give rest to; refresh with rest:to rest oneself. to lay or place for rest, ease, or support:to rest one's back against a tree. to direct (as the eyes):to rest one's eyes on someone. to base, or let depend, as on some ground of reliance. to bring to rest; halt; stop. Lawto terminate voluntarily the introduction of evidence on:to rest one's case. bef. 900; (noun, nominal) Middle English, Old English; akin to German Rast; (verb, verbal) Middle English resten, Old English restan; akin to German rasten rest′er, n. 7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged stop, halt, standstill. rest² (rest),USA pronunciation n. the part that is left or remains; remainder:The rest of the students are in the corridor. the others:All the rest are going. British Terms, Businesssurplus (defs. 1, 2). v.i. to continue to be; remain as specified:Rest assured that all is well. Middle French reste, noun, nominal derivative of rester Latin restāre to remain standing, equivalent. to re- re- + stāre to stand; (noun, nominal) late Middle English Middle French rester to remain (verb, verbal) late Middle English resten to remain due or unpaid 1375–1425 rest³ (rest),USA pronunciation n. [Armor.] a support for a lance; lance rest. aphetic variant of arrest 1490–1500 Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: rest /rɛst/ n relaxation from exertion or labour (as modifier): a rest period repose; sleep any relief or refreshment, as from worry or something troublesome calm; tranquillity death regarded as repose: eternal rest cessation from motion at rest ⇒ not moving; still calm; tranquil dead asleep a pause or interval a mark in a musical score indicating a pause of specific duration a pause in or at the end of a line; caesura a shelter or lodging: a seaman's rest a thing or place on which to put something for support or to steady it; prop any of various special poles used as supports for the cue in shots that cannot be made using the hand as a support come to rest ⇒ to slow down and stop lay to rest ⇒ to bury (a dead person) set someone's mind at rest ⇒ to reassure someone or settle someone's mind vb to take or give rest, as by sleeping, lying down, etc to place or position (oneself, etc) for rest or relaxation (transitive) to place or position for support or steadying: to rest one's elbows on the table (intransitive) to be at ease; be calm to cease or cause to cease from motion or exertion; halt (intransitive) to remain without further attention or action: let the matter rest to direct (one's eyes) or (of one's eyes) to be directed: her eyes rested on the sleeping child to depend or cause to depend; base; rely: the whole argument rests on one crucial fact to put pastry in a cool place to allow the gluten to contract (intr; followed by with, on, upon, etc) to be a responsibility (of): it rests with us to apportion blame to finish the introduction of evidence in (a case) rest on one's oars ⇒ to stop doing anything for a time Etymology: Old English ræst, reste, of Germanic origin; related to Gothic rasta a mile, Old Norse röst mile ˈrester n rest /rɛst/ n the rest ⇒ something left or remaining; remainder the others: the rest of the world vb (copula) to continue to be (as specified); remain: rest assured Etymology: 15th Century: from Old French rester to remain, from Latin rēstāre, from re- + stāre to stand
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