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number noun
⇨ number 1 (a large number of people) ⇨ number 2 (He lives at number 12.) ⇨ figure (Think of a number and multilpy it by two.) ⇨ song (a slow romantic number) ⇨ your opposite number ⇨ equivalentnumber verb
⇨ be (The crowd numbered several thousand.) ⇨ include 2 (I number her among my closest friends.)number1 noun a large number of people 许多人He lives at number 12. 他住在12号。number ♦︎ amount ♦︎ volume ♦︎ sum ♦︎ quantityThese words are all used to refer to a group of people or things or a collection of sth, and to talk about how much/many there is/are. 这些词均表示数量、数额、数目，用于指有多少人或物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the number / amount / volume / quantity of sth◆a / an number / amount / quantity of sth◆a number / quantity of people / things◆an amount / a volume / a quantity of information◆an amount / a sum of money◆a / an reasonable / considerable / significant / large / substantial / great / huge / enormous / vast / small number / amount / volume / sum / quantity◆record / sufficient numbers / amounts / volumes / sums / quantities◆a limited number / amount / volume / quantity◆a tiny number / amount / sum / quantity◆growing / increasing numbers / amounts / volumes / quantities◆the total / sheer number / amount / volume / quantity■ number [countable] a group of people or things 数量；数额ⓘ Number is often used to talk about how many of sb/sth there are. * number常用来表示有多少人或物◆The number of homeless people has increased dramatically.无家可归者的人数急剧增加。◆Huge numbers of (= very many) animals have died.有大量的动物死去。◆A number of (= some) problems have arisen.已经出现了一些问题。◆I could give you any number of (= a lot of) reasons for not going.我可以给你许多不去的理由。◆We were eight in number (= there were eight of us).我们有八个人。◆Sheer weight of numbers (= the large number of soldiers) secured them the victory.他们只是靠重兵取胜。 ⓘ Because it is used with plural nouns, a plural verb is needed after a (large, small etc.) number of.... 因为a (large, small etc.) number of后接复数名词，所以动词要用复数形式◆A number of people were late for the meeting.一些人开会迟到了。 ■ amount [countable, uncountable] some money; a collection of sth 金额；数量；数额◆You will receive a bill for the full amount.你将收到一张全额账单。◆Small amounts will be paid in cash.小额将以现金支付。◆The server is designed to store huge amounts of data.该服务器是为存储大量数据设计的。◆There's been any amount of (= a lot of) research into the subject.对这个课题已进行了大量研究。ⓘ Amount is usually used to talk about things that are uncountable nouns. * amount通常与不可数名词连用。■ volume [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) the amount or number of sth 量；额◆We had to work hard to keep up with the sheer volume (= large amount) of business.我们必须努力工作才能应付这么大的工作量。◆New roads are being built to cope with the high volumes of traffic.正在修建新的道路以应付巨大的交通流量。◆Sales volumes fell 0.2% in June.6月份的销售额下降了0.2%。ⓘ Volume is used to talk about how much/many there is/are of sth. In this meaning, it is not possible to say a volume of sth without qualifying it, either with an adjective or a clause. * volume用来表示某物有多少。表达此义时，短语a volume of sth中的volume必须有形容词或从句来作限定语◆He managed to get through a considerable volume of work.他设法处理完大量的工作。◆We were attracting a volume of business that, frankly, we could not handle.我们吸引来大量业务，但坦率地讲，我们根本无力应付。 ■ sum [countable] an amount of money 金额；款项◆You will be fined the sum of £200.你将被罚款200英镑。◆She inherited a large sum of money when her father died.她父亲去世时她继承了一大笔钱。◆He is now earning a six-figure sum.他现在赚的钱有六位数。◆Huge sums have been invested in this project.在这个项目上已投入了巨额资金。◆She was given a lump sum (= an amount paid at once rather than on separate occasions).一次性付给了她一笔款项。■ quantity [countable, uncountable] an amount or number of sth 数量；数额；数目◆A substantial quantity of jewellery was taken during the burglary.在那起入室盗窃案中大量珠宝被盗。◆It is a product that is cheap to produce in large quantities.这是一种可以大批量廉价生产的产品。◆There is a discount for goods bought in quantity.大宗购物有折扣。◆Is the medicine available in sufficient quantity?这种药能不能足量供应？◆The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity.这份资料在质量和数量上都很有限。NOTE 辨析 Number, amount or quantity? Number is used with plural countable nouns. * number与复数可数名词连用◆a number of books / dogs / people一些书／狗／人◆a number of money/rain/wood Amount is usually used with uncountable nouns. * amount通常与不可数名词连用◆a large amount of time / money / information大量时间／金钱／信息◆a large amount of coins/dogs/girls Quantity can be used with both but is slightly more formal and less frequent. * quantity与可数和不可数名词连用均可，但略为正式，亦较不常用◆a large quantity of wine / food / books大量葡萄酒／食物／书籍 number2 noun a large number of people 许多人He lives at number 12. 他住在12号。 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ figure 另见figure条number ♦︎ letter ♦︎ figure ♦︎ symbol ♦︎ digit ♦︎ character ♦︎ mark ♦︎ signThese are all words for a single item that you write or print, that has a fixed meaning. 这些词均表示符号、代号、记号。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to write sth in numbers / letters / figures / symbols◆the symbol / character / sign for sth◆a single letter / figure / symbol / digit / character◆double letters / figures / digits◆a binary / decimal number / figure / digit◆to print / write a number / letter / figure / digit / character / mark◆to bear / be marked with / have a number / letter / figure / symbol◆a symbol / character / sign means / indicates sth◆a sequence / series / set / string of numbers / letters / figures / symbols / digits / characters■ number [countable] used to show the position of sth in a series; a series of figures used to identify sth or to communicate by telephone or fax 编号；序数；（电话或传真的）号码◆The song reached number 5 in the charts.这首歌在排行榜中位列第5。◆What is your social security number, please?请问你的社会保障号码是多少？◆My phone number is 266998.我的电话号码是266998。◆I'm sorry, I think you have the wrong number (= wrong telephone number).对不起，我想你打错了。◆He dialled the number, then changed his mind and hung up.他拨了那个号码，随即却改变了主意，挂断了电话。■ letter [countable] a written or printed symbol that represents a sound used in speech 字母◆'B' is the second letter of the alphabet.B是字母表中的第二个字母。◆Write your name in capital letters.用大写字母书写姓名。■ figure [countable] a written or printed symbol that represents one of the numbers between 0 and 9 数字符号；位数ⓘ Figure is usually used to talk about a series of symbols that represent an amount larger than 9. For a single symbol between 0 and 9, number is more often used. * figure通常指大于9的数字，0到9之间的数字较常用number表示◆She's earning a six-figure salary (= over 100 000 pounds, dollars or euros).她挣六位数的薪水。◆His salary is now in six figures.他的薪水现在是六位数。◆ (BrE) Inflation is now in single / double figures.通货膨胀率现在是一位数／两位数。ⓘ In American English use in single/double digits. 在美式英语中用in single/double digits。■ symbol [countable] a number, letter or shape that has a fixed meaning, especially in science, mathematics or music 符号；代号；记号◆What is the chemical symbol for copper?铜的化学符号是什么？◆A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index.地图上所使用的符号全部列在索引中。■ digit / /ˈdɪdʒɪt/ / [countable] any of the ten numbers from 0 to 9 （从0到9的任何一个）数字，数位◆The number 57306 contains five digits.数字57306是个五位数。◆ (NAmE) Inflation is now in single / double digits.通货膨胀率现在是一位数／两位数。ⓘ In British English use in single/double figures. 在英式英语中用in single/double figures。NOTE 辨析 Figure or digit? Figure is used to talk about amounts of money, but digit is usually used with 'number', when it means a series of figures to identify sth, not an amount. * figure用于指金钱的数额；digit通常与number一词连用，用于指识别事物的一串数字，而不是某个数量◆The deal has been signed for a seven-figure sum.这笔涉及七位数金额的交易已达成。◆She dialled the four-digit extension number.她拨了四位数的分机号。Either word can be used to talk about an increase, although digit is more common than figure in American English. 这两个词均可用于表示增加，但在美式英语中digit较figure常用◆The company is currently experiencing double figure / digit growth.该公司目前正经历两位数的增长。 Digit is used more often than figure in texts about the use of technology and numbers appearing on equipment such as radio alarm clocks, calculators, cash machines, etc. 与figure相比，digit较常用于有关技术应用的文本里；此外，收音机闹钟、计算器、自动取款机之类的设备上所显示的数字的位数亦较常用digit表示。 ■ character [countable] (rather formal or technical 术语) a letter, sign, mark or symbol used in writing, printing or on computers （书写、印刷或计算机上的）文字，字母，符号◆This size of type produces a line 30 characters long.用这种字号，一行可长达30个字符。◆These are the Chinese characters meaning 'wind' and 'water'.这些汉字的意思是wind（风）和water（水）。■ mark [countable] (used in compounds 用于复合词) a written or printed sign that you use in order to write clearly, showing things such as where sentences end 符号；记号◆punctuation marks标点符号◆a question / exclamation mark问号；感叹号■ sign [countable] (used in compounds 用于复合词) a mark used to represent sth, especially in mathematics （尤指数学）符号；记号◆a pound / dollar sign英镑／元的符号◆a plus / minus sign加号；减号NOTE 辨析 Symbol or sign?Apart from being used to talk about the letters representing chemical elements, symbol usually refers to a shape or small picture with a fixed meaning. A sign is likely to be more simple, consisting of one or two lines, such as a dollar sign or an equals sign. The meaning of a symbol may be less well-known than the meaning of a sign. * symbol除了用以指代表化学元素的字母符号外，通常还指具有固定含义的形状或小图。sign可能更简单，由一两条线组成，如dollar sign（元的符号$）或equals sign（等号=）。一个symbol的含义可能不如一个sign的含义那样为人所熟知。 figure noun ➡ See also the entries for ⇨ information and ⇨ number 2 另见information条和number条第2义figure ♦︎ number ♦︎ statistics ♦︎ fraction ♦︎ statsThese are all words for a word or symbol that represents a particular quantity. 这些词均表示数字、数量。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a high / low / round figure / number◆exact figures / numbers / statistics◆approximate figures / numbers◆accurate / reliable / alarming figures / statistics◆to add / multiply / subtract / divide figures / numbers / fractions◆to publish figures / statistics■ figure [countable] a number that represents a particular amount or quantity, especially one given in official information （代表数量，尤指官方资料中的）数字◆Viewing figures for the series have dropped dramatically.该系列节目的收视人数已显著减少。◆Figures for April show a slight improvement on previous months.4月份的数字比前几个月略有改善。◆By 2004, this figure had risen to 14 million.到2004年为止，这个数字已增长到1 400万。■ number [countable] a word or symbol that represents an amount or quantity 数字；数；数量◆Think of a number and multiply it by two.想出一个数，然后乘以二。◆The houses on this side of the road are all even numbers (= 2, 4, 6, etc.).路这边的房子门牌号都是偶数。◆Pick out all the odd numbers (= 1, 3, 5, etc.).找出所有的奇数。◆'So you owe me 28 dollars?' 'Make it 30, that's a good round number.'“那你欠我28元？”“算30吧，凑个整儿好记。”■ statistics / /stəˈtɪstɪks/ / [plural] (rather formal) a collection of information shown in numbers 统计数字；统计资料◆According to official statistics the disease kills 10 000 people a year.根据官方的统计数字，每年有1万人死于这种疾病。ⓘ A statistic [countable] is a piece of information shown in numbers. 单数形式的statistic指一项统计数据◆An important statistic is that 94 per cent of crime relates to property.一个重要数据是94%的犯罪同财产有关。◆I felt I was no longer being treated as a person but as a statistic.我感觉我不再被看作人，而被当成一个统计数字了。 ▸ statistical / /stəˈtɪstɪkl/ / adjective ◆statistical analysis / methods / data统计分析／方法／数据▸ statistically adverb ◆The difference between the two samples was not statistically significant.在统计学的意义上，这两个样品没有显著的差异。NOTE 辨析 Figures or statistics?In many cases either of these words can be used. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆official / government / crime / unemployment figures / statistics官方／政府／犯罪／失业数字 Statistics can suggest a greater level of science and calculation (for example, working out percentages and changes over time, not just adding up numbers). Statistics can also be used in a more general way than figures. * statistics可意味着更高深的科学与计算方法（比如，算出百分比和一段时间内的变化，而不只是数字加总）。与figures相比，statistics的用法也较宽泛◆Statistics show that far more people are able to ride a bicycle than can drive a car.统计数字显示会骑自行车的人比会开车的人多得多。With figures it is usually necessary to say which figures. 用figures时通常有必要指出是什么样的数字◆Government / Inflation figures show that...政府／通货膨胀数字显示⋯◆Figures show that... ■ fraction [countable] a division of a number, for example ⅝ or 0.625 分数；小数◆How do you express 25% as a fraction?25%用小数怎么表示？■ stats [plural] (informal) statistics 统计数字；统计资料◆The match stats show that there were 16 instances of players being offside.比赛的统计数字显示队员有16次越位。ⓘ Stats is often used to talk about the results or an analysis of a sports game. * stats常用于描述体育比赛的结果或分析。 song noun song ♦︎ tune ♦︎ melody ♦︎ track ♦︎ part ♦︎ number ♦︎ themeThese are all words for a short piece of music. 这些词均表示歌曲、乐曲。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a song / tune / melody / track / number / theme by sb◆a beautiful song / tune / melody / theme◆a haunting song / melody / theme◆a little / catchy song / tune / melody / number◆a folk song / tune / melody◆to sing a song / tune / part / number◆to play a song / tune / melody / track / part / number / theme◆to perform a song / number / theme◆to hum a tune / melody / part / theme◆to write a song / tune / melody / track / part / theme◆to compose a song / tune / melody / part / theme◆to record a song / track / theme■ song [countable] a short piece of music with words that you sing 歌；歌曲◆a love / pop / popular song情歌；流行歌曲◆We sang a song together.我们一起唱了一首歌。 see also piece ⇨ work noun 4 ■ tune [countable] a series of musical notes that are played or sung in a particular order to form a piece of music 曲调；曲子◆It was a catchy (= easily remembered) little tune.这是一首悦耳易记的小曲。◆It's sung to the tune of (= using the tune of) 'When the saints go marching in'.它是用《圣者的行进》的曲调唱的。■ melody / /ˈmelədi/ / [countable] a tune, especially the main tune in a piece of music written for several instruments or voices; a piece of music or a song with a clear or simple tune 旋律；曲调；（尤指）主旋律；（旋律简洁的）乐曲，歌曲◆The melody is then taken up by the flutes.接着用长笛奏主旋律。◆The musicians were playing a selection of old Irish melodies.音乐家们在演奏一些精选的爱尔兰老歌。■ track [countable] a piece of music or a song on a record, tape or CD （唱片、录音磁带或光盘上的）一段音乐，一首歌曲◆There are thirteen tracks on the album.这张专辑收录了十三首歌。■ part [countable] music for a particular voice or instrument in a group singing or playing together 部；声部；音部；段落◆I can play the guitar part to that song.我会弹奏那首歌曲的吉他声部。◆The first two verses of the song are set in four-part harmony.这首歌的前两节是四部和声。■ number [countable] a song or dance, especially one of several in a performance （尤指一场演出中的）一首歌，一段舞蹈◆They sang a slow romantic number.他们演唱了一首舒缓的浪漫歌曲。■ theme / /θiːm/ / [countable] a short tune that is repeated or developed in a piece of music; (in a film or television programme) a piece of music that is played at the beginning and end, or is often repeated in connection with a person or idea （乐曲的）主题，主旋律；（电影或电视节目的）主题音乐◆The trumpets' theme is then taken up by the rest of orchestra.接着由乐队其他人员演奏小号主旋律。◆He wrote and sang the theme to the hit TV series, 'Minder'.他创作并演唱风靡一时的电视系列剧《保镖》的主题歌。 equivalent noun equivalent ♦︎ counterpart ♦︎ parallel ♦︎ your opposite numberThese are all words for a person or thing that is the same or similar, or that has the same function, as sb/sth else in a different place or situation. 这些词均表示对应的人或事物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an equivalent / a counterpart / a parallel to sb / sth◆the / your American / British / Chinese, etc. equivalent / counterpart / opposite number◆a modern / direct equivalent / counterpart / parallel◆to have an equivalent / a counterpart / a parallel / an opposite number◆to meet your counterpart / opposite number■ equivalent / /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ / [countable] a thing, amount, word, etc. that is equal in value, amount, meaning or importance to sth else 相等的事物；等量；对应词◆Send $20 or the equivalent in your own currency.寄20美元或等值的贵国货币。◆The 'Gymnasium' is the closest equivalent to the grammar school in England.德语里的Gymnasium基本上相当于英格兰的文法学校。◆Is there a French word that is the exact equivalent of the English word 'home'?有没有一个法文词和英文词home完全对应？ see also equivalence ⇨ similarity ■ counterpart /ˈkaʊntəpɑːt; NAmE ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/ [countable] (rather formal) a person or thing that has the same position or function as sb/sth else in a different place or situation （职位或职能）相当的人；对应的事物◆The Foreign Minister held talks with his Chinese counterpart.外交部长与中国外交部长举行了会谈。◆The women's shoe, like its male counterpart, is specifically designed for the serious tennis player.像同类的男款鞋一样，这款女鞋是专为认真从事网球运动的人设计的。ⓘ Counterpart is less formal in American English. 在美式英语中，counterpart较非正式。■ parallel [countable, uncountable] (especially written) a person, situation, event, etc. that is very similar to another, especially one in a different place or time （尤指不同时空中）极其相似的人（或情况、事件等）◆These ideas have parallels in Freud's thought too.这些观念与弗洛伊德思想中的某些观点非常相似。◆This is an achievement without parallel in modern times.这一成就在当代无人可及。◆This tradition has no parallel in our culture.这种传统在我们的文化中是没有的。 see also parallel ⇨ similarity ▸ parallel adjective ◆Two poisonings have been reported recently in London and now there has been a parallel case in the Netherlands.最近在伦敦有两起中毒事件的报道，如今有一例同类事件在荷兰发生。■ your ˌopposite ˈnumber idiom (rather informal, especially BrE) a person who does the same job as you in another organization （另一个单位的）职位相同的人◆The Foreign Secretary is currently having talks with his opposite number in the White House.外交大臣现正和白宫的同级官员会谈。ⓘ In more formal situations, use counterpart to talk about this person. 在较正式的场合应用counterpart。 be linking verb be ♦︎ total ♦︎ equal ♦︎ add up to sth ♦︎ amount to sth ♦︎ number ♦︎ run to sthThese words all mean to reach a particular number or amount when all numbers/amounts have been added together. 这些词均表示总计、总和等于。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be / total / equal / add up to / amount to / number / run to 50 / 2 million, etc.◆to be / total / equal / add up to / amount to / run to $250 / 75%◆to be / total / add up to / amount to / number / run to about / around / approximately sth◆to be / total / add up to / amount to / number / run to nearly / almost / over / more than / at least sth◆to be / total / add up to / amount to / number fewer than / no more than sth◆to be / total / add up to / amount to less than sth◆to total / amount to / number / run to some 50, 300, pages, pieces, etc.◆profits / scores total / add up to / amount to sth◆income totals / adds up to / amounts to sth◆a / an group / crowd / army totals / numbers 25, 1000, etc.■ be to be the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as sth else （大小、数量、价值等）与⋯相等，等于◆Three and three is six.三加三等于六。◆How much is a thousand pounds in euros?一千英镑合多少欧元？◆Let x be the sum of a and b.设x为a加b之和。■ total (-ll-, NAmE -l-) (especially business 尤用于商业) to reach a particular number or amount when added together 总数达；共计◆Imports totalled $1.5 billion last year.去年的进口总额达15亿元。◆In 2005-6, college enrolments totalled some 5 400.2005至2006学年大学招生总数约为5 400人。 see also total ⇨ whole adj. ■ equal (-ll-, NAmE -l-)to be the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as sth else （大小、数量、价值等）与⋯相等，等于◆2x plus y equals 7 (2x+y=7) 2x加y等于7。◆A metre equals 39.38 inches.1米等于39.38英寸。 see also equal ⇨ equal adj. NOTE 辨析 Be or equal?In some cases you can use either word. 在有些情况下这两个词可以通用◆Three and three is / equals six.三加三等于六。◆Let x be / equal the sum of a and b.设x为a加b之和。However, equal is not usually used in questions. 不过，equal通常不用于疑问句中◆How much does a thousand pounds equal in Euros? It is slightly more formal than be and is usually only used in exact sums. * equal比be稍正式，通常只用于表示确切的数目◆A metre is about / around / approximately 40 inches.1米约等于40英寸。◆A metre equals about/around/approximately 40 inches. ■ ˌadd ˈup to sth phrasal verb to make a total amount or number of sth 总共是；总计为◆The numbers add up to exactly 100.这些数字的总和恰好是100。◆Their earnings were £250, £300 and £420, adding up to a total of £970.他们的收入分别是250英镑、300英镑和420英镑，共计970英镑。■ aˈmount to sth phrasal verb to reach a particular number or amount when added together 总计为；共计◆His earnings are said to amount to £300 000 per annum.据说他每年的酬金高达30万英镑。■ number to make a particular number when added together 总计；共计；数以⋯计◆The crowd numbered more than a thousand.聚集的人群共计一千多人。◆We numbered 20 (= there were 20 of us in the group).我们总共20人。NOTE 辨析 Total, add up to sth, amount to sth or number? Add up to and number can be used to emphasize the process of calculating a total through mathematics or counting; total and amount to sth focus more on the number/amount rather than the process of arriving at the result. Total and amount to sth are used especially in business writing when describing the performance of a company or industry. Number usually has people as the subject of the sentence; total is the only other verb that can be used like this. * add up to和number强调通过计算得出总数的过程； total和amount to sth更着重于得出的数目或数量，而非计算的过程。total和amount to sth尤用于描述公司或产业业绩的商业写作中。number的主语通常是人，本组同义词中只有total也可这么用◆The crew totalled / numbered sixteen.机组人员共计十六人。◆The crew added up to/amounted to sixteen. ■ ˈrun to sth phrasal verb to be of a particular size or amount, especially when this is surprisingly large 达到，有（尤指惊人的规模或数量）◆The book runs to nearly 800 pages.这本书有近800页。◆The cost of repairing damaged roads alone will run to £1 million.单是修复损毁道路的花费就将达到100万英镑。 include2 verb Does the price include tax? 这个价钱是否包括税款？Some people, and I include myself... 有些人，我也算一个⋯include ♦︎ count ♦︎ numberThese words all mean to consider sb/sth as part of a larger group. 这些词均表示列入、计算在内。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to include sb / count (sb) / number (sb) as / among sb / sth◆to include / count / number yourself as / among sb / sth■ include [transitive] to consider sb/sth to be part of a larger group 列入；把⋯计算在内◆Quite a few members are worried and I include myself among them.相当多的成员感到担心，包括我自己在内。◆Helpers at the event included students from a local school, as well as their parents.在这次活动中帮忙的人包括当地一所学校的学生和他们的父母。▸ including preposition (abbreviation incl. ) ◆Six people were killed in the riot, including a policeman.六人在暴乱中丧生，包括一名警察。OPP excluding ■ count [transitive] to include sb/sth when you calculate a total; to include sb/sth in a particular group 把⋯算入；包括；列入◆We have invited 50 people, not counting the children.不算小孩，我们已邀请了50人。◆I count him among my closest friends.我把他看作我最亲密的朋友之一。■ number [transitive, intransitive] (formal) to include sb/sth in a particular group; to be included in a particular group 把⋯算作；（被）归入◆I number her among my closest friends.我把她视为我最亲密的朋友之一。◆He numbers among the best classical actors in Britain.他是英国最好的古典剧目演员之一。 |