class noun ⇨class1 (Which classes are you taking?)⇨class2 (work hard in class)⇨class3 (the youngest in the class)⇨class4 (all classes of society)⇨category (different classes of drugs/hotel)⇨style (a touch of class)class verb ⇨classify
class1
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Which classes are you taking?你在上什么课?work hard in class在课堂上用功学习the youngest in the class班上年龄最小的人all classes of society社会各阶层class ♦︎ course ♦︎ programme ♦︎ curriculum ♦︎ syllabusThese are all words for a series of subjects or skills that are taught or studied for the purposes of education or training.这些词均表示课程。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a / the course / programme / curriculum / syllabus for sb / sth◆in a / the class / course / programme / curriculum / syllabus◆on a / the course / programme / curriculum / syllabus◆a narrow / wide / broad curriculum / syllabus◆a core programme / curriculum / syllabus◆a day / evening class / course / programme◆a / an English / history / mathematics, etc. class / course / programme / curriculum / syllabus◆to design / plan a class / course / programme / curriculum / syllabus◆to follow / teach / offer a / the course / programme / curriculum / syllabus◆to run / take / do / enrol on / sign up for a class / course / programme◆to complete a class / course / programme / syllabus◆a / the class / course / programme / curriculum / syllabus covers sth■class [countable] ( classes [plural]) a series of lessons on a particular subject or in a particular skill(某科目或某种技能的系列)课程◆I'm taking a management class this semester.我这学期在上管理学课程。◆The college runs specialist language classes.这所学院开设有专门语言的课程。◆ (BrE) Are you still doing your French evening class?你还在上夜校学习法语吗?◆ (NAmE) I'm taking night classes in art appreciation.我在夜校上艺术欣赏课程。■course [countable] (BrEorformal, NAmE) a series of classes or lectures on a particular subject(某学科的系列)课程◆She's taking a course in Art and Design.她在上一门美术与设计的课程。◆I've signed up for an evening course on media techniques.我报名参加了晚间的媒体技术课程。◆ (BrE) Over 50 students have enrolled on the course.超过50名学生登记学习这门课程。ⓘ In American English this meaning of course is only used in formal or official language.在美式英语中,course的这一义项仅用于正式或官方语言◆Registration for courses begins tomorrow.课程明天开始注册。In everyday conversation, use class.在日常谈话中用class◆What classes did you register for?你报了什么课程?In British English course can be used in both formal, written English and everyday spoken English. In British English a course is also a period of study at a college or university that leads to an exam or qualification; in American English this is called a program.在英式英语中,course 在正式的书面语和口语中均可使用。在英式英语中,course 还指大学开设须考试通过或完成可取得资格的课程,这在美式英语中称为program◆It's a four-year course.这是一个四年制的课程。◆She had taught on a range of undergraduate courses.她教授过许多本科课程。■programme (BrE) ( program, especially in NAmE) [countable] a course of study or training, especially at a college or university(尤指学院或大学的学习或培训)课程◆Take a look at our new history and language programs.看一下我们新的历史和语言的课程吧。◆We especially encourage those from minorities to apply for our degree programs.我们尤其鼓励那些来自少数族裔的人申请我们的学位课程。◆We urge as many people as possible to enrol on our management training programme.我们鼓励尽可能多的人报读我们的管理培训课程。ⓘ In American English, program is the usual word for a course or period of time studying in a college or university; in this context it is short for degree program. A degree program is made up of a number of classes or courses. It is also becoming more common for British universities to talk about their undergraduate programmes.在美式英语中,表示学位课程常用program一词,此处它是degree program的简称,由若干课程组成。undergraduate programme在英国大学中也越来越常用。■curriculum / /kəˈrɪkjələm/ / (pluralcurricula / /kəˈrɪkjələ/ / orcurriculums) [countable, usually singular] the subjects that are included in a course of study or taught in a school, college or university(学校的)全部课程,所有科目◆The school curriculum should be as broad as possible.学校的课程应当尽可能广泛。◆These subjects are not part of the core curriculum(= consisting of the most basic and important subjects).这些科目不是核心课程。◆ (BrE) They all have to study French because it's on the curriculum.依照课程要求,他们都必须学习法语。◆ (NAmE) Nutrition education is now in the curriculum.营养教育现已纳入课程内容。NOTE辨析 On or in?Note that in British English it is usual to talk about students being on a course or programme or subjects being on the curriculum or syllabus; in American English students enrol in a program, and subjects are in the curriculum or syllabus.在英式英语中,course、programme、curriculum或syllabus前面的介词用on;在美式英语中,program、curriculum 或syllabus前面的介词用in。■syllabus / /ˈsɪləbəs/ / [countable, usually singular] (BrE) a list of the topics and books that students should study in a particular subject at school or college教学大纲◆A group of experienced teachers were asked to design a new English syllabus.一组经验丰富的教师受命设计新的英语教学大纲。◆The courses do not follow any particular exam syllabus.这些课程不遵循任何具体的考试大纲。ⓘ In American English a syllabus is a summary of the main points of course: a teacher might give a copy of the syllabus to the students on the first day of a class, so that they will know what they will be studying during the semester.在美式英语中,syllabus指课程要点的汇总。老师可能会在上课第一天发给学生一份课程大纲,让学生了解该学期的学习内容。
class2
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Which classes are you taking?你在上什么课?work hard in class在课堂上用功学习the youngest in the class班上年龄最小的人all classes of society社会各阶层class ♦︎ session ♦︎ lesson ♦︎ seminar ♦︎ workshop ♦︎ tutorial ♦︎ periodThese are all words for a period of time that is spent learning sth.这些词均表示用来学习的一段时间、一节课。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a class / session / lesson / seminar / workshop / tutorial on sth◆in / during a class / session / lesson / seminar / workshop / tutorial / period◆at a class / session / lesson / seminar / workshop / tutorial◆to go to / attend a class / session / lesson / seminar / workshop / tutorial◆to miss a class / session / lesson / seminar / workshop / tutorial / period◆to have a class / lesson / seminar / workshop / tutorial◆to give / conduct a class / session / lesson / seminar / workshop / tutorial◆to teach a class / session / lesson / seminar◆to hold / run a class / session / seminar / workshop◆a class / session / lesson / seminar / workshop / tutorial takes place■class [countable, uncountable] an occasion when a group of students meet to be taught课;上课◆I have an English class at 11.我11点钟有英语课。◆Please see me after class.请下课后来见我。◆She works hard in class(= during lessons).她上课很用功。■session [countable] a period of time that is spent doing a particular activity一场;一节;一段时间◆a photo / recording / training session一段接受拍照的时间;一场录音;一堂训练课◆Your presentation will be part of the morning session.你将安排在上午的课里做简报。◆The programme is made up of 12 two-hour sessions.这门课总共12节,每节两小时。■lesson [countable] a period of time in which sb is taught sth一节课;一课时◆New students get lessons in how to use the library.新生要上如何使用图书馆的课。◆piano / driving lessons钢琴课;驾驶课◆I've decided to take golf lessons.我决定上高尔夫球课。◆She made a living giving private lessons in English.她以做英语家教为生。◆ (especially BrE) What did we do last lesson?我们上节课学了什么内容?NOTE辨析 Class or lesson?A class is always for a group of people being taught together; a lesson can be for a group of people or for just one person. * class总是一群人一起上课;lesson可以是为一群人或只为一个人授课。■seminar / /ˈsemɪnɑː(r)/ / [countable] a class at a college or university when a group of students and a teacher discuss or study a particular topic; a meeting of people for training or discussion(大学里的)专题讨论课;培训会;研讨会◆Teaching is by lectures and seminars.教学形式为讲座和研讨课。◆a seminar room / group上讨论课的教室;讨论小组◆The company organizes management seminars.这家公司筹办管理研讨会。■workshop /ˈwɜːkʃɒp; NAmEˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/ [countable] a period of discussion and practical work on a particular subject, in which a group of people share ideas, knowledge or experience研讨会;讲习班◆a drama / poetry workshop戏剧研讨班;诗歌讲习班◆There are two management development workshops per year.每年有两次管理技能提高研讨会。■tutorial /tjuːˈtɔːriəl; NAmEtuːˈtɔːriəl/ [countable] a period of teaching in a college or university that involves discussion between an individual student or a very small group of students and a teacher(大学导师的)个别辅导,小组辅导课◆Students have to write an essay for each weekly tutorial.学生需要为每周的辅导课写短篇论文。 see also tutor ⇨ teacher■period [countable] any of the parts that a day is divided into at a school or college for study节;学时;课◆We've got French next period.我们下节课上法语。◆I have two free / study periods(= for private study) on Tuesday afternoons.我每个星期二下午有两节自习课。
class3
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Which classes are you taking?你在上什么课?work hard in class在课堂上用功学习the youngest in the class班上年龄最小的人all classes of society社会各阶层class ♦︎ grade ♦︎ year ♦︎ stream ♦︎ track ♦︎ setThese are all words for groups in which students are taught together.这些词均表示班级、年级、小组。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in a class / grade / year / stream / set■class [countable + singular or plural verb] a group of students who are taught together班;班级◆We were in the same class at school.我们上学时同班。◆He finished top of the class(= got better results than all the others).他在班上名列前茅。◆The whole class was told to stay behind after school.全班被告知放学后留下。◆ (especially NAmE) the class of 2008(= a group of students who finished their studies at school or college in 2008)2008届毕业生◆ (NAmE) the freshman / sophomore / junior / senior class大学或高中一年级/二年级/三年级/四年级■grade [countable](in the US school system) one of the levels in a school with children of similar age(美国学制)年级◆He is in (the) second grade.他读二年级。▸grader
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[countable] ◆The play is open to all seventh and eighth graders.所有七、八年级学生均可观看此剧。■year [countable] (especially BrE) (at a school or university) a level that you stay in for one year; a student at a particular level年级;某年级的学生◆We didn't start Latin until year nine.我们直到九年级才开始学习拉丁语。◆The language students go abroad in their third year.学习语言的学生在第三年到国外去。◆The project is the work of a group of year-seven pupils.这个专题研究是一群七年级学生的努力成果。◆First and second years usually live in college.一二年级学生通常住在学院里。■stream [countable] (especially BrE) a group in which students of the same age and level of ability are placed in some schools(将同龄学生按能力编在一起的)班,组◆He was put into the top stream.他分在快班。▸stream
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[transitive, usually passive] ◆ (especially BrE) Pupils are streamed for English and Maths.学生上英语课和数学课时按能力分成小组。■track [countable] (NAmE) a group in which students of the same age and level or ability, or studying the same group of subjects, are placed in some schools and colleges(将学生按年龄、水平、能力或修读科目分编的)班,组◆Students pursue one of three tracks: professional writing, film / television / video or new media.学生竞相参加以下三个班中的其中一个:专业写作、影视与录像,以及新媒体。▸track
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[intransitive, transitive, usually passive] ◆a comparison of schools that track and don't track in math数学课分班与不分班的学校的对比■set [countable] (BrE) a group of school students of the same age and similar ability in a particular subject who are taught together in that subject although they are normally taught in a different group(一同修学某一科目、但分属不同班级的)一批学生◆She is in the top set for French.她的法语成绩名列前茅。
class4
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Which classes are you taking?你在上什么课?work hard in class在课堂上用功学习the youngest in the class班上年龄最小的人all classes of society社会各阶层class ♦︎ level ♦︎ position ♦︎ rank ♦︎ status ♦︎ rating ♦︎ standing ♦︎ ranking ♦︎ gradeThese are all words for a group in society or within an organization that sb belongs to, based on how much importance or authority they have, or for a measure of how good or important sb/sth is compared with sb/sth else.这些词均表示阶级、等级、地位。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sb's class / level / position / rank / status / standing / ranking in / within sth◆a / the high / higher level / position / rank / status / rating / standing / ranking / grade◆a / the low / lower class / level / position / rank / status / rating / standing / ranking / grade◆the top level / rank / rating / ranking / grade◆the upper class / level / rank◆the middle class / level / rank / ranking / grade◆a / the senior level / position / rank / grade◆sb's social class / position / rank / status / standing / ranking◆a / sb's professional class / status / standing◆to improve your position / status / standing / ranking◆to have a ... rank / rating / status / standing◆to give (sb / sth) a status / rating / ranking◆to achieve a rank / status / rating◆sb's class / position / rank / status / standing in society◆a / the class / level / ranks of society■class [countable + singular or plural verb, uncountable] one of the groups of people in a society that are thought of as being at the same social or economic level; the way that people are divided into different social or economic groups阶级;阶层;社会等级◆His ideas had an appeal among the wealthy, professional classes.他的想法获得富裕的专业阶层认同。◆Do you consider yourself to be middle class?你认为你属于中产阶级吗?◆A lot of British comedy is based on class differences.许多英国喜剧是以阶级差异为基础的。◆The old class system is not appropriate in a modern age.旧的等级制度不适用于现代。 see also the upper class ⇨ elite, the middle class ⇨ the middle classnoun, the working class ⇨ the general public■level [countable] one of a number of positions in a scale of importance, for example in society or within an organization(社会、组织等内部的)层次,级别◆He promised reforms at all levels of government.他承诺对各级政府进行改革。◆She reached a very high level at a very young age.她在很年轻时就晋升到非常高的级别。◆The decision is being made at top level.最高层正在做决策。■position [countable, uncountable] the level of importance of a person or organization when compared with others地位;等级◆We need to improve the position of women and girls in these societies.我们需要提高女性在这些社会中的地位。◆The company has a dominant position in the world market.那家公司在全球市场占据主导地位。◆Wealth and position are not important to her.财富与地位对她并不重要。■rank [countable, uncountable] a position, especially an important position, that sb has in a particular organization or society; the position that sb has in one of the armed forces or the police(尤指较高的)地位,级别;军阶;警衔◆She rose through the ranks to become managing director(= she started in a low position).她从底层做起,一步步当上了常务董事。◆She was not used to mixing with people of high social rank.她不习惯和社会地位很高的人交往。◆He was promoted to the rank of major.他被提升至少校军衔。◆I gave them only my name, rank and serial number.我只给了他们我的名字、军衔和编号。■status /ˈsteɪtəs, NAmE alsoˈstætəs/ [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the social or professional position of sb/sth in relation to others, based on the amount of respect they get from other people地位;身份;职位◆The only jobs on offer were of low status and badly paid.仅有的在征人的工作地位低下,薪水很低。◆How do people perceive the status of the full-time mother?人们对全职母亲的地位怎么看?■rating [countable] a measurement of how good, important, popular, etc. sb/sth is, especially in relation to other people or things等级,级别(质量、重要性、流行程度等的标准)◆It was a very good rating for an amateur performance.对业余演出来说,这是非常高的水平。◆The poll gave an approval rating of 39% for the president.民意调查表明公众对总统的支持率为39%。 see also rate ⇨ rankverb, rate ⇨ judgeverb1■standing [uncountable] the position or reputation of sb/sth within a group of people or in an organization地位;级别;身份;名声◆The prime minister needs to improve his standing with the public.首相需要提高他在公众中的声望。◆Their standing as a profession has declined in recent years.他们的职业地位近年来一直在下降。■ranking [countable] the position of sb/sth on a scale that shows how good or important they are compared with other people or things, especially in sport(尤指体育运动中的)地位,排名,排位◆She has retained her No. 1 world ranking.她保住了自己世界第一的排名。◆The product has consistently been given a high ranking by consumer groups.消费群体对该产品的评分一直很高。 see also rank ⇨ rankverb■grade [countable] a rank or level that sb has within an organization, often related to how much they are paid for doing their job(官衔的)级别;职别◆She's still only on a secretarial grade.她的职别仍然是秘书。◆The higher grades within the organization usually get bigger pay rises.在组织内部,通常级别越高,薪水涨幅越大。
category
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➡ See also the entry for ⇨ kindnoun另见kind名词词条category ♦︎ class ♦︎ heading ♦︎ league ♦︎ bracket ♦︎ classificationThese are all words for a group of people or things that all share particular features.这些词均表示类别、种类。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be under a category / heading / classification◆to be in / within a category / class / league / bracket / classification◆the same category / class / heading / league / bracket / classification◆a different category / class / heading / league / classification◆a / the main / broad / general / separate category / class / heading / classification◆a subject category / heading / classification◆to fall / come under a category / heading◆to fall into a category / bracket◆to belong to a category / class / league◆to divide sb / sth into categories / classes / headings◆to group sb / sth under categories / headings◆to put sb / sth in / into a category / bracket■category / /ˈkætəgəri; NAmEˈkætəgɔːri/ [countable] a group of people or things that are considered to share particular features; a definition of such a group used for official or academic purposes(人或事物的)类别,种类;(正式或学术上定义的)分类◆We have created a special category for part-time workers.我们为兼职工作人员专设一类。◆Patients fell into two broad categories.病人大致分为两类。◆There are two main categories of homicide according to the law.根据法律,杀人罪可分为两大类。 see also categorize ⇨ classify■class [countable] a group of people or things that have similar characteristics, especially when they are of a similar standard or quality种类;类别;(尤指)等级◆It was pretty cheap for this class of hotel.对这个档次的旅馆来说,这个价格很便宜。◆There are several distinct classes of drugs.有几种完全不同的毒品。◆Dickens was in a different class from(= much better than) most of his contemporaries.与大多数同辈人相比,狄更斯出类拔萃。◆As a jazz singer she's in a class of her own(= there is no one as good as her).作为爵士乐歌手,她独树一帜,无人能及。 see also class ⇨ classifyverb■heading [countable] a general category in which you can consider a number of things together as a group; the subject of each section of a speech or piece of writing类目;(讲话或作品各章节的)主题◆Sex education often came under the general heading of 'Biology' or 'Health'.性教育经常归入生物学或健康大类中。◆We can examine these issues under four headings.我们可以将这些问题分成四类来探讨。■league /liːg/ / [countable] (ratherinformal) a level of quality or ability, especially one that separates sb/sth from other people or things of the same type but not the same level(质量或能力的)等级,级别,水平(尤指区别于同类的)◆As a painter, he is in a league of his own(= there is no one as good as him).作为画家,他独领风骚。◆They're in a different league from us.他们与我们不是一个级别。◆When it comes to cooking, I'm not in her league.提到烹饪,我的水平比她差远了。◆A house like that is out of our league(= too expensive for us).那样的房子不是我们这种人买得起的。■bracket [countable] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) a category relating especially to sb/sth's price, income, financial status or age(尤指价格、收入,财务状况或年龄的)组别,等级◆This model remains firmly in the upper price bracket.这种型号的价格仍然居高不下。◆Most respondents were in the 45-60 age bracket.大多数参与调查的人年龄在45至60岁之间。ⓘ Collocates of bracket in this meaning include price, income, earnings, tax and age.表达此义时,bracket可以和price、income、earnings、tax和age搭配。 see also bracket ⇨ classifyverb■classification / /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ / [countable] a group or class into which sth is put according to the features it shares with other things类别;等级◆The material was put into the highest security classification.那份资料被归入最高安全等级。◆The classification 'science' covers a great many different subjects.“科学”这一分类涉及众多不同学科。 see also classify ⇨ classify
style
noun
➡ See also the entry for ⇨ fashion另见fashion条style ♦︎ elegance ♦︎ flair ♦︎ class ♦︎ grace ♦︎ glamourThese are all words for the quality of being pleasing to look at and/or doing things in an attractive and imaginative way.这些词均表示优雅、品味、魅力。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to do sth with style / elegance / flair / grace◆great style / elegance / flair / class / grace◆sheer style / elegance / class / grace◆real style / elegance / flair / class◆natural style / elegance / flair / grace◆a certain style / elegance / flair / class / grace / glamour◆to give sb / sth style / elegance / class / grace / glamour◆to lend sb / sth style / elegance / grace / glamour◆to have / lack style / elegance / flair / class / grace / glamour◆to add style / elegance / flair / class / glamour◆a touch of style / elegance / class / glamour■style [uncountable] (approving) the quality of doing sth well, with ease, control and good judgement, in a way that is pleasing to see; the quality of being attractive and made to a high standard of design优雅格调;品味;风度;气派◆She does everything with style and grace.她凡事都做得优雅得体。◆The hotel has been redecorated but it's lost a lot of its style.旅馆已重新装修,但昔日的优雅格调所剩无几。 see also stylish ⇨ elegant■elegance / /ˈelɪgəns/ / [uncountable] (approving) (in people) the quality of being attractive because you show care and good judgement about your appearance, clothes and behaviour; (in places and things) the quality of being designed or arranged with care and good judgement, in a way that is pleasing to the eye or mind(人)文雅,优美;(地点及物品)漂亮雅致,陈设讲究,精美◆She dresses with casual elegance.她穿着随意而不失优雅。◆His writing combines elegance and wit.他的文章典雅而又风趣。 see also elegant ⇨ elegant■flair [uncountable] (approving) the quality of being able to do things in an interesting and imaginative way才华;资质◆She dresses with real flair.她的穿着真有品位。◆His designs are all right, but he lacks artistic flair.他的设计还不错,可他缺乏艺术品位。■class [uncountable] (approving) an elegant quality or a high level of skill that is impressive优雅;典雅;高超◆She has class all right-she looks like a model.她的确丰姿娴雅,看上去像模特儿一样。◆There's a real touch of class about this team.这个队确实技艺超群。ⓘ Class is used especially in the phrase a touch of class. Things that have associations with impressive lasting quality are often used to add a touch of class to sth. * class尤用于短语a touch of class中。add a touch of class指增添高雅情调◆A real parquet floor will add a touch of class to the room.真正的拼花地板会使这个房间更显典雅。 see also classy ⇨ fashionable, classic ⇨ elegant■grace [uncountable] (approving) an attractive quality of movement that is smooth, elegant and controlled优美;优雅◆She moves with the natural grace of a ballerina.她的动作具有芭蕾舞演员自然优雅的丰姿。 see also graceful ⇨ elegant■glamour / /ˈglæmə(r)/ / [uncountable] (approving) physical beauty that also suggests wealth or success(表现出财富或成就的)迷人的美,魅力◆Add a cashmere scarf under your jacket for a touch of glamour.在夹克衫里面围一条开司米围巾会使你更有魅力。ⓘ Glamour is often used when people are talking about the fashion and elegance associated with famous people. * glamour常指与名人有关的时尚和典雅。 see also glamorous ⇨ fashionable
classify
verb
classify ♦︎ file ♦︎ sort ♦︎ categorize ♦︎ class ♦︎ group ♦︎ bracketThese words all mean to arrange people or things into groups because they are similar.这些词均表示分类、归类。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to classify / sort / categorize / group sb / sth according to sth◆to classify / file / categorize / class / group / bracket sb / sth as sth◆to classify / file / sort / categorize / class / group sb / sth under sth◆to classify / categorize / class / group / bracket sb / sth with sth◆to classify / sort / categorize / group sb / sth into sth◆to classify / sort / categorize / group sb / sth by sth◆to classify / file / class sth alongside sth◆to classify / file / class / group / bracket sb / sth together■classify / /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/ / [transitive] to arrange things in groups according to features that they have in common; to decide which group sb/sth belongs to将⋯分类;划分;归入◆The books in the library are classified according to subject.图书馆的书按学科分类。◆Soils can be classified under two main headings.土壤可以分为两大类。◆The study recorded and classified accidents over a period of a year.这项研究对一年中的事故进行了记录和分类。◆Eleven accidents were classified as major.有十一起事故被列为重大事故。 see also classification ⇨ category■file [transitive] to put and keep things such as documents in a particular place and in a particular order so that you can find them easily; to put a document into a file把(文件等)归档◆The forms should be filed alphabetically.这些表格应该按字母顺序归档。◆Wynne-Jones should be filed under 'W'.温-琼斯应当归到字母W下。◆The report was filed away in the archives.那份报告归档了。 see also file ⇨ document, file ⇨ envelope■sort [transitive] to arrange things in groups or in a particular order according to their type; to separate things according to their type整理;把⋯分类◆The mail is sorted automatically.信件自动分拣。◆The documents were sorted by age and type.那些文件根据年代和类型分了类。◆Waste is sorted for recycling.对垃圾进行分类作回收利用。 see also sort ⇨ kindnoun■categorize / /ˈkætəgəraɪz/ / (categorise) [transitive] to decide what type people or things are and put them in a group with others of the same type将⋯分类;将⋯归类◆Her latest work cannot be categorized as either a novel or an autobiography.她的新作既不属于小说,也不属于自传。◆Some types of investment risk are difficult to categorize.某些投资风险类型难以归类。 see also category ⇨ category■class [transitive, often passive] to think or decide that sb/sth is a particular type of person or thing把⋯看作;把⋯分类;把⋯归类◆Prisoners classed as illiterate were given a basic education.为不识字的囚犯提供基础教育。◆I wouldn't have classed you as a Shakespeare fan.我本不该把你归为莎士比亚迷。 see also class ⇨ categorynoun■group [transitive] to arrange people or things into groups according to features that they share, to make it easier to deal with them将⋯分类;把⋯分组◆Topics for the second year can be grouped under three headings.第二年的科目可以分为三类。■bracket [transitive, often passive] to consider people or things to be similar or connected in some way把⋯等同考虑;把⋯相提并论◆The two writers are often bracketed together by critics.评论界经常将这两位作家相提并论。 see also bracket ⇨ categorynoun