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address verb
⇨ call 1 (address him as ‘Sir’) ⇨ focus (address a remark to sb) ⇨ send 1 (address a letter) ⇨ tackle (address the issues)address noun
⇨ home 1 (your home address) ⇨ speech (a presidential address)call1 verb We called the baby Mia. 我们给婴儿取名米娅。call the office/the police/a taxi 给办公室打电话；打电话叫警察／出租车hear a voice calling 听见呼喊声hear a bird callingcall ♦︎ name ♦︎ term ♦︎ entitle ♦︎ label ♦︎ designate ♦︎ dub ♦︎ brand ♦︎ nickname ♦︎ address ♦︎ christenThese verbs all mean to give sb/sth a name or title. 这些动词均表示取名、命名。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to label / designate / brand / address sb / sth as sth◆to call / address sb by their full name, their first name, etc.◆to call / name / dub / nickname / christen sb Mary, Ali etc.◆to call / dub / nickname sb captain, the wizard, etc.◆officially called / named / termed / entitled / labelled / designated / dubbed / christened◆aptly called / named / termed / entitled / nicknamed◆commonly called / termed / labelled■ call [transitive] to give sb/sth a particular name; to use a particular name or title when you are talking to sb 给⋯命名；称呼；把⋯叫做◆They decided to call the baby Mark.他们决定给婴儿取名马克。◆His name's Hiroshi but everyone calls him Hiro.他名叫广志，但人人都叫他广。◆What do they call that new fabric?他们把那种新织品叫做什么？◆They called their first daughter after her grandmother.他们给大女儿取了祖母的名字。◆We call each other by our first names here.我们这儿彼此直呼其名。■ name [transitive] to officially give a name to sb/sth （正式）命名；给⋯取名◆They named their son John.他们给儿子起名叫约翰。◆He was named after his father (= given his father's first name).他取了父亲的名字。◆ (especially NAmE) The planet Mars is named for the Roman god of war.火星是以罗马战神的名字命名的。ⓘ You can also rename sb/sth by giving them/it a new name. * rename表示重新命名◆Leningrad was renamed St Petersburg.列宁格勒给重新命名为圣彼得堡。◆to rename a file (= on a computer) 将文件重新命名 see also name ⇨ name noun ■ term [transitive, usually passive] (formal) to use a particular name or word to describe sb/sth, especially in scientific and technical contexts 把⋯称为，把⋯叫做（尤用于科技领域）◆At his age, he can hardly be termed a young man.到了这个年纪，他称不上是年轻人了。◆REM sleep is termed 'active' sleep.快速眼动睡眠称作“主动”睡眠。 see also term ⇨ word ■ entitle [transitive, usually passive] to give a title to a book, play, film, painting, etc. 给（书、戏剧、电影、画作等）命名；题名◆The company launched a huge marketing campaign entitled 'Buy Blue'.该公司推出了一个名为Buy Blue的大型市场推广活动。◆He read a poem entitled 'Salt'.他读了一首题为《盐》的诗。 see also title ⇨ name noun ■ label (-ll-, NAmE -l-) [transitive, often passive] (sometimes disapproving) to describe sb/sth in a particular way, especially in a negative way and often unfairly （尤指负面且常不公正地）把⋯称为◆He was labelled (as) a traitor by his former colleagues.他以前的同事称他为叛徒。◆It is unfair to label a small baby as naughty.说小婴儿淘气不公平。 see also label ⇨ name noun ■ designate / /ˈdezɪgneɪt/ / [transitive, usually passive] (rather formal) to say officially that sth has a particular character or name; to describe sth in a particular way 命名；指定◆This area has been designated (as) a National Park.本区域已经划定为国家公园。◆designated seats for the elderly老人专座■ dub (-bb-) [transitive, often passive] to give sb/sth an unofficial name, especially in the media, sometimes in a humorous or critical way （尤指在媒体上）把⋯戏称为，给⋯起绰号◆The media dubbed anorexia 'the slimming disease'.媒体将厌食症戏称为“苗条病”。■ brand [transitive] (sometimes disapproving) to describe sb as being bad or unpleasant, especially unfairly （尤指不公正地）丑化（某人），败坏（某人）名声◆They were branded as liars and cheats.他们被说成是说谎者和骗子。◆The newspapers branded her a hypocrite.报纸上说她是虚伪的人。■ nickname / /ˈnɪkneɪm/ / [transitive, often passive] to give sb/sth an informal, often humorous, name that is used instead of or in addition to their/its real name 给⋯起外号◆She was nicknamed 'The Ice Queen'.她外号叫“冰上王后”。ⓘ When you nickname sb/sth, you usually choose a new name that is connected with their real name, their personality, appearance or qualities, or with sth they have done or can do. 给某人或某物起外号时，选择的新名字通常与对象的本名、个性、外表、特质、经历或本领有关◆Michael Jackson, nicknamed 'Jacko'迈克尔•杰克逊，外号Jacko◆He was nicknamed 'Stretch' because he was so tall.他的外号是“大个”，因为他个子很高。 see also nickname ⇨ nickname noun ■ address [transitive] to use a particular name or title for sb when you speak or write to them 称呼（某人）；冠以（某种称呼）◆The judge should be addressed as 'Your Honour'.对法官应该称呼“法官大人”。◆How should I address her?我该怎么称呼她？◆Please address my client by his full name, Mr Babic.巴比奇先生，请称呼我的客户全名。■ christen / /ˈkrɪsn/ / [transitive, often passive] to give a name to a baby at a religious ceremony to welcome him or her into the Christian Church; to give a name to sb/sth （施洗时）为（某人）命名；给（某人）取教名◆The child was christened Mary.这个孩子受洗时取名玛丽。◆Did you have your children christened?你的孩子都受洗了吗？◆They christened the boat 'Oceania'.他们将这条船命名为“大洋洲号”。▸ christening noun [countable] ◆my nephew's christening (= the ceremony in which a baby is christened) 我侄子的洗礼 focus verb focus ♦︎ target ♦︎ direct ♦︎ be aimed at sb ♦︎ turn ♦︎ address ♦︎ orient ♦︎ pitchThese words all mean to give attention or a message to one particular person or group of people rather than another. 这些词均表示关注或针对特定的人或群体。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to focus / target / turn sth on sb / sth◆to target sth / direct sth / be aimed / pitch sth at sb / sth◆to target / direct / orient sth towards sb / sth◆to turn / address / orient sth to sb / sth◆efforts / resources / campaigns are focused on / targeted at / directed at sb / sth◆attention is focused on / directed at / turned to sb / sth◆research is focused on / directed at / oriented towards sth◆sth is focused on / targeted at a / directed at / an group / area◆primarily focused on / targeted at / directed at / aimed at / addressed to / oriented towards / pitched at sb / sth◆particularly focused on / targeted at / directed at / aimed at / oriented towards / pitched at sb / sth◆specifically focused on / targeted at / directed at / aimed at / addressed to / oriented towards sb / sth◆principally targeted at / directed at / aimed at / addressed to / oriented towards sb / sth◆directly focused on / targeted at / aimed at / addressed to / pitched at sb / sth◆mainly / clearly focused on / targeted at / directed at / aimed at sb / sth■ focus [intransitive, transitive] to give attention, effort, time etc. to one particular person, thing or situation rather than another 关注；注重；重点在于◆The discussion focused on three main issues.讨论集中在三个主要问题上。◆Schools should not focus exclusively on exam results.学校不应该只注重考试成绩。◆I was finding it hard to focus my mind properly.我发现很难好好地集中精神。◆The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees.这次访问促使全世界关注难民的困境。◆Much recent concern has been focused upon sea level rises.最近很多人都在关注海平面上涨的问题。◆Where do you really wish to focus your time and energy?你到底想要把时间和精力放在什么地方？■ target [transitive, often passive] to try to help or influence a particular group of people, especially by offering a product or service designed for them 把（专门设计的产品或服务）面向，对准◆The booklet is targeted at people approaching retirement.这本小册子的读者对象是临近退休的人。◆We target our services towards specific groups of people.我们的服务针对特定人群。◆This hospital is targeted for additional funding.这家医院旨在获得额外的资金。■ direct [transitive] (always used with a preposition 总是与介词连用) to say or do sth that is intended to influence, affect or deal with a particular person, group, situation or issue 针对◆Was that remark directed at me?那话是冲着我来的吗？◆Most of his anger was directed against himself.他主要是生自己的气。◆There are three main issues we need to direct our attention to.我们需要注意的有三个主要问题。■ be aimed at sb phrase (of a product, service or remark) to be directed at a particular person or group of people （产品、服务或言论）针对，对象是◆The book is aimed at very young children.这本书的读者对象是幼童。◆My criticism wasn't aimed at you.我的批评不是针对你。■ turn [transitive, intransitive] to give attention to a particular person, subject or situation, especially after attention has been on sb/sth else 把注意力转向（特定的人、主题或情况）◆She looked at him, then turned her attention back to me.她看了看他，然后又把注意力转回到我的身上。◆Don't turn your anger on the children.别朝孩子撒气。◆His thoughts turned to his dead wife.他想起了自己过世的妻子。■ address [transitive] (formal) to say or write sth directly to a particular person 向⋯说话；针对⋯而写◆I was surprised when he addressed me in English.他用英语跟我说话，我很诧异。◆Any questions should be addressed to your teacher.任何问题都应该向你的老师求教。◆The book is addressed to the general reader.这本书是写给普通读者的。■ orient / /ˈɔːrient/ / (BrE also orientate / /ˈɔːriənteɪt/ / ) [transitive, usually passive] to make sb/sth give more interest, attention or effort towards a particular subject, person or situation; to make or adapt sb/sth for a particular purpose 以⋯为方向；以⋯为目的；使适应◆Our students are oriented towards science subjects.我们的学生是理科方向的。◆We run a commercially oriented operation.我们经营一个商业性企业。■ pitch [transitive, often passive] (rather informal, especially business 尤用于商业) to aim a product or a service at a particular group of people 使（产品或服务）针对，面向；确定⋯的销售对象（或目标市场）◆The new software is being pitched at banks.这种新软件以银行为目标市场。◆Orange juice is being pitched as an athlete's drink.橙汁正作为运动员饮料进行推销。 send1 verb send a letter 寄信send sb to bed 打发某人上床睡觉send ♦︎ mail ♦︎ post ♦︎ address ♦︎ forward ♦︎ dispatch ♦︎ send sth onThese words all mean to make sth go or be taken to a place, especially by mail. 这些词均表示邮寄、发送。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to send / mail / post / address / forward / dispatch / send on sth to sb◆to send / mail / post / address / forward / dispatch / send on a letter◆to send / mail / post / address / forward a message◆to send / mail / post / forward / dispatch a document◆to send / mail / post / address a / an invitation / package / parcel / postcard / reply◆to send / post / address / forward mail◆to send / address / forward correspondence◆to send / forward an email◆to send / dispatch goods■ send (sent, sent) [transitive] to make sth go or be taken to a place, especially by mail, email, fax or radio 邮寄；发送（尤指通过邮局、电子邮件、传真或无线电）◆Have you sent a postcard to your mother yet?你给你母亲寄明信片了吗？◆Have you sent your mother a postcard yet?你给你母亲寄明信片了吗？◆A radio signal was sent to the spacecraft.向宇宙飞船发出了一个无线电信号。◆The CD player was faulty so we sent it back to the manufacturers.那台激光唱片机有毛病，因此我们把它送回了厂家。■ mail [transitive] (especially NAmE) to send sth to sb using the postal system; to put a letter, etc. into a mailbox 邮寄；把（信件等）投入邮筒◆The company intends to mail 50 000 households in the area.该公司打算给当地5万个家庭寄信。◆Don't forget to mail that letter.别忘了把那封信寄出去。 see also mail ⇨ letter noun ■ post [transitive] (BrE) to mail sth 邮寄；把（信件等）投入邮筒◆Is it OK if I post you the cheque next week?我下周把支票寄给你可以吗？◆Could you post this letter for me?请把这封信替我寄了，好吗？ see also post ⇨ letter noun ■ address [transitive, usually passive] to write on an envelope or package the name and address of the person or company that you are sending it to by mail 写（收信人）姓名地址；致函◆The letter was correctly addressed, but delivered to the wrong house.信上的姓名地址写得都对，但被错投到另一家去了。◆Address your application to the Personnel Manager.把你的申请信寄给人事经理。 see also address ⇨ home 1 ■ forward [transitive] to send a letter that has been sent to sb's old address to their new address; to send an email that you have received to sb else （按新地址）转寄，转投；转发（电子邮件）◆Could you forward any mail to us in New York?你能不能把所有信件转寄到纽约给我们？◆I'm forwarding you this email that I had from Jeff.我把杰夫发给我的电子邮件转发给你。ⓘ In formal language forward can just mean to send or pass goods or information to sb. 在正式语体中，forward仅表示邮寄商品或发送信息◆We will be forwarding our new catalogue to you next week.我们将于下周把新的商品目录寄给您。 ■ dispatch (BrE also despatch) / /dɪˈspætʃ/ / [transitive] (formal, especially business 尤用于商业) to send a letter, message, goods or information to sb 发出，发送（信件、消息、货物或信息）◆Goods are dispatched within 24 hours of your order reaching us.订单到达我方24小时内发货。■ ˌsend sth ˈon phrasal verb (sent, sent)to send sth to a place so that it arrives before you get there; to send a letter that has been sent to sb's old address to their new address; to send sth from one place or person to another 先期发运；（按新地址）转寄，转投；传递；转达◆We sent our furniture on by ship.我们提前把家具水运过去了。◆They promised to send on our mail when we moved.他们答应在我们搬家后把信件转寄给我们。◆They arranged for the information to be sent on to us.他们托人把消息转告我们。 tackle verb ➡ See also the entries for ⇨ confront, ⇨ deal with sb/sth and ⇨ face 另见confront 条、deal with sb/sth条和face条tackle ♦︎ address ♦︎ approach ♦︎ grapple ♦︎ get/come to grips with sthThese words all mean to make an effort to deal with a problem or difficult situation. 这些词均表示努力解决难题或应对困境。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to grapple / get to grips with sth◆to tackle / address / approach / grapple with / get to grips with a problem◆to tackle / address / approach / grapple with a / an question / issue◆to tackle / address / approach / get to grips with a task◆to tackle / address / grapple with a crisis■ tackle [transitive] to make a determined effort to deal with a problem or difficult situation 应付，处理，解决（难题或困境）◆The government is determined to tackle inflation.政府决心解决通货膨胀问题。◆Firefighters tackled a blaze in a garage last night.昨夜一车库起火，消防队员前去扑救。■ address [transitive] (formal) to think about a problem or situation and decide how you are going to deal with it 设法解决；处理；对付◆Your essay does not address the real issues.你的论文没有论证实质问题。◆We must address ourselves to the problem of traffic pollution.我们必须设法解决交通污染问题。■ approach /əˈprəʊtʃ; NAmE əˈproʊtʃ/ [transitive] to start dealing with a problem or task in a particular way （以某种方式）着手处理，对付（难题或任务）◆What's the best way of approaching this problem?怎样处理这个问题最好？ see also approach ⇨ way noun 1 ■ grapple [transitive] (especially written) to try hard to deal with a difficult problem or situation 努力解决（难题或困境）◆The new government has yet to grapple with the problem of air pollution.新政府还须尽力解决空气污染问题。◆I was grappling to find an answer to his question.我正在努力解决他的问题。NOTE 辨析 Tackle or grapple? Grapple suggests that sb is having a lot of trouble solving a problem; tackle suggests that sb is approaching the problem with a lot of energy and determination and is more likely to succeed. * grapple意味着解决问题困难重重；tackle意味着处理问题时精力十足，决心很大，更有可能成功。■ get to ˈgrips with sth■ come to ˈgrips with sth idiom (getting, got, got; NAmE spoken getting, got, gotten; came, come)to begin to understand and deal with sth difficult 开始理解并着手处理难题◆I'm slowly getting to grips with the language.我开始慢慢掌握这门语言。◆They have so far failed to come to grips with the ecological problems.迄今为止，他们对生态问题的处理是失败的。 home1 noun the family home 家She made Spain her home. 她在西班牙安了家。 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ house 另见house条home ♦︎ address ♦︎ place ♦︎ dwelling ♦︎ residence ♦︎ abodeThese words all mean a place where sb lives. 这些词均表示家、住所。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆at (a) home / an address / sb's place / a residence◆in a home / sb's place / a dwelling / a residence◆a comfortable home / place / dwelling / residence◆a private home / address / dwelling / residence◆a family home / dwelling / residence◆a permanent home / address / dwelling / residence / abode◆a temporary home / address / dwelling / residence / abode◆no fixed address / abode◆to have a home / an address / a place of your own■ home [countable, uncountable] the house or flat that you live in, especially with your family （尤指和家人同住的）家，住所◆We are not far from my home now.我们现在离我家不远。◆Old people prefer to stay in their own homes.老年人喜欢待在自己家中。◆She leaves home at 7 every day.她每天7点钟离家。◆She left home (= left her parents) and began an independent life at sixteen.她十六岁就离家开始独立生活。◆Nowadays a lot of people work from home.现在很多人在家工作。▸ home adverb ◆Come on, it's time to go home.快点儿，该回家了。◆What time did you get home last night?你昨晚什么时候到家的？■ address [countable] details of where sb lives or works and where letters can be sent 住址；地址；通信地址◆What's your name and address?请问你的姓名、住址？◆Is that your home address?那是你的住址吗？◆Half the names in his address book (= that you write addresses and phone numbers in) are crossed out.他的通讯簿里有一半的名字被划掉了。◆an email address电邮地址◆a web address网址◆Please note my change of address.请注意我的地址变了。◆Police found him at an address (= a house or flat) in West London.警方在伦敦西区的一处住所里找到了他。 see also address ⇨ send verb 1 ■ place [singular] (informal) a house or flat; a person's home 家；住处◆What about dinner at my place?到我家吃晚饭好不好？◆I'm fed up with living with my parents, so I'm looking for a place of my own.我不愿意再跟父母同住，所以正在找地方搬出来一个人住。◆I thought I'd better clean the place up.我想最好还是把住处打扫干净。■ dwelling [countable] (formal or literary) a house, flat or other place where a person lives or is intended to live 住宅；公寓；住所◆The development will consist of 66 dwellings and a number of offices.新建楼区将由66套住房和一些办公室组成。■ residence / /ˈrezɪdəns/ / [countable] (formal) a house, especially a large or impressive one; the place where sb lives 住房，住所（尤指豪宅）◆This desirable family residence is situated in the heart of the town (= in an advertisement).这栋理想的家居华宅坐落在市中心。◆10 Downing Street is the British Prime Minister's official residence.唐宁街10号是英国首相的官邸。ⓘ Residence [uncountable] is the state of living in a particular place. * residence作不可数名词时表示居住、定居。 see also reside ⇨ live ■ abode /əˈbəʊd; NAmE əˈboʊd/ [countable, usually singular] (formal or humorous) the building or place where sb lives 住所；家◆His sole residence is in a hostel for people of no fixed abode (= with no permanent home).他唯一的住处是为居无定所的人提供的宿舍。◆Welcome to my humble abode.欢迎光临寒舍。ⓘ The right of abode is official permission that allows a person to live in a particular country. * right of abode指在某个国家的居留权◆The island's citizens will not be given the right of abode in Britain.岛上的居民将不能获得在英国的居留权。 speech noun speech ♦︎ lecture ♦︎ address ♦︎ talk ♦︎ sermonThese are all words for a talk given to an audience. 这些词均表示演说、讲座、发言。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a long / short speech / lecture / address / talk / sermon◆a public speech / lecture / address / talk◆a / an inaugural / farewell / keynote speech / lecture / address◆a formal speech / lecture / talk◆an informal lecture / talk◆to give / deliver a speech / a lecture / an address / a talk / a sermon◆to hear a speech / a lecture / an address / a talk / a sermon◆to attend / go to a lecture / talk◆to write / prepare a speech / a lecture / an address / a talk / a sermon■ speech [countable] a formal talk given to an audience 演说；讲话；发言◆Several people made speeches at the wedding.有几个人在婚礼上讲了话。■ lecture [countable] a talk given to a group of people to tell them about a particular subject, often as part of a course of study 讲座；讲课；演讲◆He gave a very interesting and informative lecture on the Roman army.他以古罗马军队为题作了一次既饶有趣味又能长见识的讲座。◆a series of lectures系列讲座◆a lecture room / hall演讲室；演讲厅◆ (BrE) a lecture theatre阶梯教室 see also lecture ⇨ teach verb ■ address [countable] a formal speech given to an audience 演说；演讲◆a televised presidential address总统的电视演讲NOTE 辨析 Speech or address?A speech can be given on a public or private occasion; an address is always public. * speech可在公开场合或私人场合进行，address则总是在公开场合◆He gave an address at the wedding. ■ talk [countable] a fairly informal session in which sb tells a group of people about a subject （专题）报告，演讲◆She gave an interesting talk on her visit to China.她作了一次有趣的访华报告。■ sermon [countable] a talk on a moral or religious subject, usually given by a religious leader during a service 布道；讲道◆He preached a long sermon against the war.他作了一次长篇的反战布道。 |