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⇨ place 1 (I love this place!) ⇨ place 2 (save sb a place) ⇨ home 1 (a place of my own) ⇨ role (sb's place in history) ⇨ be going places ⇨ do well verb ⇨ take place ⇨ happen verb ⇨ a place to stay ⇨ housing ⇨ all over the place, out of place ⇨ untidy adj.place verb
⇨ place (place emphasis on sth) ⇨ identify (place sb's accent) ⇨ put 1 (place a hand on sb's shoulder) ⇨ put 2 (place sb under arrest) ⇨ rank (place sb among the top five players) ⇨ send 2 (The children were placed with foster parents.)place1 noun a good place for a picnic/I hate this place! 野餐的好地方；我不喜欢这个地方！Come and sit here－I've saved you a place. 到这儿来坐吧－我给你留了个座位。place ♦︎ site ♦︎ area ♦︎ position ♦︎ point ♦︎ location ♦︎ scene ♦︎ spot ♦︎ venue ♦︎ whereaboutsThese are all words for a particular area or part of an area, especially one used for a particular purpose or where sth is situated or happens. 这些词均表示场所、地方。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a (good, etc.) place / site / position / location / spot / venue for sth◆at a place / site / position / point / location / scene / spot / venue◆in a place / an area / a position / a location / a venue◆the place / site / point / location / spot / venue where...◆a / an good / ideal / suitable place / site / position / location / spot / venue◆a / an interesting / beautiful / convenient / remote place / site / position / location / spot◆the right place / site / position / location / spot / venue◆a central site / position / location / venue◆a prime site / position / location◆the / sb / sth's exact / precise place / site / position / point / location / spot / whereabouts◆the / sb / sth's current / present site / position / location / whereabouts■ place [countable] a particular point, area, town, building, etc., especially one used for a particular purpose or where a particular thing happens 位置；地点；场所；地方◆Is this the place where it happened?这就是事发现场吗？◆This would be a good place for a picnic.这可是个野餐的好地方。◆I can't be in two places at once.我不可能同时身处两地。◆The police searched the place.警察搜查了那个地方。◆These streets are no place for a child to be out alone at night.晚上小孩子可不能一个人到这几条街上来。◆We're looking for a place to eat.我们想找个地方吃饭。◆There was no hiding place.没有藏身之地。◆Please write your full name, date and place of birth.请写下你的全名、出生日期和出生地。■ site [countable] the place where sth, especially a building, is or will be situated; a place where sth happened or that is used for a particular purpose （建筑物的）位置；建筑工地；（事件发生的）现场；场所◆We visited the site of a 16th century abbey.我们参观了一座16世纪大教堂的旧址。◆All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately.所有材料都已运抵工地，可以立即开工。◆ (BrE) a building site建筑工地◆ (NAmE, BrE) a construction site建筑工地◆This was the site of a great battle.这里曾打过一场大战。◆They say it's an ancient burial site.他们说那里古时候是个坟场。◆a camp / camping / caravan site营地；野营地；旅行拖车停车点◆The kids used to play on an old bomb site (= a place that had been bombed in the past).孩子们过去经常在轰炸后的废墟上玩耍。 see also site ⇨ base verb ■ area [countable] a part of a room, building or particular space that is used for a special purpose; a particular place on an object （房间、建筑物、处所等中作特别用途的）场地，区；（物体上的）处，部位◆the hotel reception area酒店接待处◆a play / parking / dining area游戏场地；停车场；用餐处◆Move the cursor to a blank area on the screen.把光标移至电脑屏幕的空白区。◆The tumour had not spread to other areas of the body.肿瘤没有扩散到身体其他部位。 see also area ⇨ area 1 ■ position [countable, uncountable] the place where a person or thing is situated; the place where sb/sth is meant to be 位置；地方；正确位置◆From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbour.他在山顶那位置，可以看到海港。◆Radars determine the aircraft's position.雷达确定飞机位置。◆Is everybody in position?大家都就位了吗？◆The dancers all got into position.舞者都到位了。◆She took up her position by the door.她到门边就位。ⓘ The position of sb/sth is often temporary: the place where sb/sth is at a particular time. * position常常是暂时性的，即某人或某物在某段时间所在的位置。 see also position ⇨ position noun , position ⇨ put verb 1 ■ point [countable] a particular place within an area, where sth happens or is supposed to happen （事情发生或应该发生的）地方，地点◆I'll wait for you at the meeting point in the arrivals hall.我将在抵港大厅的集合点等你。◆the point at which the river divides河流分叉点◆No parking beyond this point.请勿越此界停车。■ location / /ləʊˈkeɪʃn; NAmE loʊˈkeɪʃn/ [countable] a place where sth happens or exists, especially a place that is not named or is not known （尤指未提及或未知的）地点，位置，地方◆Please tell us your exact location.请告知你的确切方位。◆The company is moving to a new location.公司准备迁移新址。◆They got married at a secret location in Scotland.他们在苏格兰某个秘密地方成婚了。ⓘ A location is also a place outside a film studio where scenes of a film are made. * location还指电影的外景拍摄地◆A mountain in the Rockies became the location for a film about Everest.落基山脉的一座山成了一部有关珠穆朗玛峰的电影的外景拍摄地。◆The movie was shot entirely on location in Italy.这部影片的外景完全是在意大利拍摄的。 see also locate ⇨ base , locate ⇨ find 4 ■ scene [countable, usually singular] a place where sth happens, especially sth unpleasant （尤指不愉快的事情发生的）现场，地点◆Several onlookers gathered at the scene of the accident.几个旁观者围在事故现场。◆The scene of the crime is being investigated by the police.警方正在勘察犯罪现场。◆Firefighters were on the scene immediately.消防员立即赶到现场。■ spot [countable] a particular point or area, especially one that has a particular character or where sth particular happens （尤指具有某种特点或某类事件发生的）地点，场所，处所◆She stood rooted to the spot (= unable to move) with fear.她吓得呆若木鸡地站在那儿。◆The lake is one of the local beauty spots.该湖是当地的风景名胜之一。◆He has reported from several of the world's major trouble spots (= places where trouble often happens, especially violence and war).他去过世界几大动荡地区做过报道。■ venue /ˈvenjuː/ / [countable] the place where people meet for an organized event such as a performance or sports event 聚集地点（如演出或体育比赛场馆）◆The band will be playing at several different venues in the UK.这个乐队将在英国几个不同地方演出。◆Please note the change of venue for this event.请注意，这次比赛改了地点。■ whereabouts /ˈweərəbaʊts; NAmE ˈwerəbaʊts/ [uncountable + singular or plural verb] the place where sb/sth is （人或物）所在的地方；下落；行踪◆Her whereabouts is / are still unknown.她仍下落不明。◆They were forced to reveal the whereabouts of the ship.他们被迫说出了船的下落。ⓘ Whereabouts is often used to talk or ask about sb/sth when you do not know where that person or thing is. * whereabouts常用于表示人或物的行踪不明。 place2 noun a good place for a picnic/I hate this place! 野餐的好地方；我不喜欢这个地方！Come and sit here－I've saved you a place. 到这儿来坐吧－我给你留了个座位。place ♦︎ seatThese words both mean an empty space or position where sb can sit. 这两个词均表示空座、空位。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a / an good / empty place / seat◆to take / book / reserve a place / seat◆to save sb a place / seat◆to return to your place / seat■ place [countable] a position, seat or empty space, especially one that is available for or being used by a person or vehicle （尤指空着的）座位，位置，泊位◆Come and sit here－I've saved you a place.到这儿来坐吧－我给你留了个座位。◆I don't want to lose my place in the line.我可不想丢了排队的位置。◆Would you like to change places with me so you can see better?你想跟我换个位子看得清楚些吗？◆I've set a place for you at the table.我在餐桌上给你安排好了座位。◆I couldn't find a parking place anywhere.我怎么也找不到停车位。ⓘ You can also say parking space. 也可以说parking space。■ seat [countable] a place where you pay to sit, for example in a plane, on a train or at the theatre （飞机、火车或剧场的）座位◆I reserved seats for a performance of 'King Lear' at the New Theatre.我预订了几张新剧院上演的《李尔王》的票。◆There are no seats left on that flight.那一航班没空位了。◆Would you like an aisle seat or a window seat?您想要靠走道还是靠窗的座位？ 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。 role noun role ♦︎ place ♦︎ office ♦︎ capacityThese are all words for the function or position that sb has or is expected to have in an organization, in society or in a relationship. 这些词均表示在组织、社会或关系中的职能、地位、角色。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sb's role / office / sb's capacity as sth◆a role / place in sth◆(a / an) important / prestigious / minor role / place / office◆(a / an) exalted / high place / office◆a subordinate role / place / capacity◆(a) public / judicial / ministerial role / office / capacity◆to take up your role / your place / office◆to take / assume a role / office◆to occupy / retain a role / a place / office◆to give up / leave / relinquish a role / your place / office■ role [countable] the function or position that sb has or is expected to have in an organization, in society or in a relationship （在组织、社会或关系中的）职能，地位，角色◆This report examines the role of the teacher in the classroom.这份报告探讨了教师在课堂上的角色。◆She has a dual role as principal and French teacher.她身兼校长和法语老师双重角色。◆In many marriages there has been a complete role reversal (= change of roles) with the man staying at home and the woman going out to work.在很多婚姻中出现了彻底的角色转换，男人待在家里而女人外出工作。■ place [singular] the role or importance of sb/sth in a particular situation, usually in relation to others 身份；地位；资格◆He is assured of his place in history.他确信自己会被载入史册。◆Accurate reporting takes second place to lurid detail.准确的报道在其次，耸人听闻的细节最重要。◆It's not your place to give advice.还轮不到你来给意见。◆At first she tried to take charge of the meeting but I soon put her in her place.起初她很想主持会议，但我很快就把她轰下去了。◆Anecdotes have no place in (= are not acceptable in) an academic essay.学术文章容不得奇闻逸事。■ office [uncountable, countable] an important position of authority, especially in government; the work and duties connected with this （尤指政府）要职；重要官职；重要职务◆She held office as a cabinet minister for ten years.她担任内阁部长十年之久。◆How long has he been in office?他任职多久了？◆The party has been out of office (= has not formed a government) for many years.那个党已在野多年了。◆ (especially NAmE) Bush ran for office again in 2004.2004年，小布什再次参加竞选。◆ (BrE) to stand for office竞选要职◆He took over the office of treasurer last year.他去年接管司库一职。 see also power ⇨ control noun ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ job 另见job条■ capacity / /kəˈpæsəti/ / [countable, usually singular] (rather formal) the official position or function that sb has 职位；职责◆She was acting in her capacity as manager.她在行使她作为经理的职责。◆We are simply involved in an advisory capacity on the project.我们只是以顾问身份参与该项目。ⓘ In this meaning, capacity is always used with in. 表达此义时，capacity总是与in连用◆in his / her / your / their / my capacity as chairman / manager / President, etc.以他的／她的／你的／他们的／我的主席／经理／总统等的身份◆do sth in a business / judicial / professional / voluntary, etc. capacity以企业／司法／专业／志愿等的身份做某事 Capacity is usually used to explain why sb is behaving in a particular way. For example, if you say that sb is acting in their capacity as manager, you may be suggesting that they might not act in such a way in different circumstances. If you say that you are involved in a project in an advisory capacity, you mean that you are not expected to contribute in other ways. * capacity通常用于解释某人的特定行为方式。例如，act in one's capacity as manager意味着其他情况下行事方式也许会不一样。be involved in a project in an advisory capacity指以顾问的身份参与项目，意思是不会以其他方式作出贡献。 do well idiom do well ♦︎ flourish ♦︎ thrive ♦︎ prosper ♦︎ boom ♦︎ blossom ♦︎ bloom ♦︎ be going placesThese words all mean to be successful, or to grow or develop quickly or successfully. 这些词均表示成功、快速成长或发展。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to flourish / thrive / prosper on / under sth◆to do well / prosper / blossom as sth◆to blossom / bloom into sth◆a business does well / flourishes / thrives / prospers / is booming / blossoms◆an industry does well / flourishes / thrives / prospers◆tourism / trade / a market flourishes / thrives / prospers / is booming◆the economy does well / flourishes / prospers / is booming◆a plant / town does well / flourishes / thrives◆to really flourish / thrive / blossom◆to do really well / be really going places■ do ˈwell idiom (does, did, done) [intransitive] (especially spoken) to be successful or make good progress 成功；进步◆Jack is doing very well at school.杰克在学校里学习很好。◆Her last play had done well.她最近演的这出戏很成功。◆The company is doing well now after a difficult start.在熬过了艰难的开端之后，该公司现在经营状况良好。◆This shrub will do well even in a small city garden.这种灌木即使在城市的小花园里也能茁壮生长。ⓘ Do well can be used to talk about people, places, businesses and plants. * do well可用于人、场所、生意或植物。■ flourish / /ˈflʌrɪʃ; NAmE ˈflɜːrɪʃ/ verb [intransitive] (especially written) to develop quickly and be successful; to grow well and be strong, healthy and happy 繁荣昌盛；茁壮成长；健康幸福◆His international career has flourished under captain James Murray.在首领詹姆斯•默里的领导下，他在国际上的事业兴旺发达。◆The arts began to flourish at that time.艺术是从那时开始繁荣的。◆There was a flourishing black market.黑市交易猖獗。◆The plants flourish in a damp climate.这些植物在潮湿的气候下长势茂盛。ⓘ Flourish can be used to talk about people, their careers and relationships, places, traditions, businesses and plants. It is used especially to talk about art and culture, especially in a historical context. * flourish可用于人及其事业和关系、场所、传统、生意和植物，尤用于谈论历史语境中的艺术和文化。■ thrive /θraɪv/ / verb [intransitive] to develop quickly and be successful; to grow well and be strong, healthy and happy 繁荣昌盛；茁壮成长；健康幸福◆He's clearly thriving in his new job.他在新的工作岗位上显然干得很出色。◆New businesses thrive in this area.新的商家在这一地区蓬勃兴起。◆These animals rarely thrive in captivity.这些动物采用圈养的方法很少能够肥壮。◆She seems to thrive on stress (= enjoy it).她好像乐于承受压力。ⓘ Thrive can be used to talk about people, businesses, places, plants or animals. It is used especially to talk about the conditions in which a person, animal or plant can become strong, healthy or happy. * thrive可用于人、生意、场所、植物或动物，尤用于谈论人或动植物茁壮成长或健康幸福的条件。 see also thriving ⇨ successful 2 ■ prosper verb [intransitive] (especially written) (of a person, business or economy) to develop in a successful way; to be successful, especially financially （人、生意或经济）繁荣兴旺，成功，发达◆The economy prospered under his administration.在他执政期间经济繁荣了起来。◆The railway prospered from the new mining traffic.这条铁路由于新的采矿运输而兴旺发达起来。 see also prosperity ⇨ money 3 , prosperous ⇨ rich ■ boom verb [intransitive] (used especially in the progressive tenses 尤用于进行时) (rather informal, especially journalism 尤用于新闻) (of a business or economy) to have a period of rapid growth; to become bigger or more successful （生意或经济）迅速发展，激增，繁荣昌盛◆The club scene was booming.当时俱乐部圈子正在迅速发展。◆Business is booming!生意兴隆！◆Tourist numbers have boomed in recent years.近年来游客的数量大为增加。▸ boom noun [countable] ◆a boom in car sales汽车销售额的剧增◆a property / housing boom房地产／住房的迅速发展◆a boom year for exports出口兴盛的一年OPP slump ⇨ recession ■ blossom verb [intransitive](of people) to become more healthy, confident and successful; (of a relationship, career or talent) to develop into sth better or quickly become successful （人）变得更阳光；（人际关系、事业或才能）发展良好，成功◆She has visibly blossomed over the last few months.最近几个月她的身体明显好多了。◆The friendship blossomed into love.这种友谊发展成了爱情。■ bloom verb [intransitive](especially of people) to become or be healthy or become confident and successful （尤指人）变得健康（或自信、成功）◆She was blooming with good health.她因身体健康而变得乐观开朗。■ be ˈgoing places idiom (rather informal) (of a person) to be getting more and more successful in your life or career （人）事业顺利，春风得意◆He's a young architect who's really going places.他是个正春风得意的青年建筑师。 happen verb ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ emerge 另见emerge条happen ♦︎ occur ♦︎ take place ♦︎ arise ♦︎ come up ♦︎ come about ♦︎ turn out ♦︎ materialize ♦︎ crop upThese are all verbs that can be used when an event takes place or a situation starts to exist. 这些动词均表示发生、出现。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a change happens / occurs / takes place / arises / comes about◆a situation happens / occurs / arises / comes about◆an event / accident happens / occurs / takes place◆a problem occurs / arises / comes up / crops up◆to be likely to happen / occur / take place / arise / come up / come about / materialize / crop up◆to happen / occur / take place / arise / come up in the future■ happen [intransitive](of an event or situation) to take place or start to exist, especially without being planned; to take place or start to exist as a result of sth （事件或情况）发生，出现◆Let's see what happens next week.咱们等着瞧下周会怎样吧。◆What happens if nobody comes to the party?如果没人来参加聚会，那会怎么样？◆I don't know how this happened.我不知道这件事是怎么发生的。◆Is this really happening or is it a dream?这是真的还是做梦？◆I'll be there whatever happens.不管发生什么事，我都会到那儿的。◆She pressed the button but nothing happened.她按了电钮，但是什么反应都没有。■ occur / /əˈkɜː(r)/ / (-rr-) [intransitive] (formal) (especially of an unexpected event such as a crime or accident) to happen （尤指犯罪或事故等意外事件）发生，出现◆When exactly did the incident occur?事件发生的确切时间在什么时候？◆Something unexpected occurred.发生了一件出乎意料的事。 see also occurrence ⇨ event 1 ■ take ˈplace idiom (took, taken)to happen, often after previously being arranged or planned （常按事先安排或计划）发生，进行◆The film festival takes place in October.电影节于10月举办。◆When did this conversation take place?这次谈话是什么时候的事？■ arise / /əˈraɪz/ / (arose, arisen) [intransitive] (formal) (especially of a problem, argument or difficult situation) to start to exist （尤指问题、争论或困境）出现，发生，产生◆We keep them informed of any changes as they arise.有任何变化，我们都随时通知他们。◆Children should be disciplined when the need arises (= when it is necessary).孩子该管教时就要管教。◆A storm arose during the night.夜间风雨大作。■ ˌcome ˈup phrasal verb (came, come)(of a problem or opportunity) to happen suddenly; (of an event or time) to be going to happen very soon （问题或机会）突然出现；（事件）即将发生；（时间）将要来临◆I'm afraid something urgent has come up.恐怕有紧急事情发生。◆We'll let you know if any vacancies come up.一有空缺，我们就会通知你。◆Her birthday is coming up soon.她的生日就要到了。■ ˌcome aˈbout phrasal verb (came, come)to happen, especially as the result of sth （尤指作为结果）发生，出现◆How did this dramatic transformation come about?这个巨大的变化是怎么发生的？◆How has it come about that such a small group has been able to achieve such influence?这么一小群人却能够产生如此大的影响，究竟是怎么做到的？ⓘ Come about is used especially to explain how sth happened, or to ask how sth has happened or been allowed to happen, especially sth that you disapprove of. * come about尤用于解释或询问某事是怎么发生的，或反对之事为何会发生。■ ˌturn ˈout phrasal verb (used with an adverb or adjective, or in questions with how 与副词或形容词连用，或用于以how引导的疑问句中) to happen in a particular way; to develop or end in a particular way ⋯地发生（或发展）；结果⋯◆Despite our worries everything turned out well.尽管我们很担心，但结果一切顺利。◆You never know how your children will turn out!子女将来的发展会怎样可难说了！◆If the day turns out wet, we may have to change our plans.如果下雨的话，我们可能得改变计划。■ materialize (BrE also materialise) /məˈtɪəriəlaɪz; NAmE məˈtɪriəlaɪz/ [intransitive] (usually used in negative sentences 通常用于否定句) to take place or start to exist as expected or planned 实现；发生；成为现实◆The promotion he had been promised failed to materialize.答应给他晋升的承诺未能兑现。◆The hoped-for boom never materialized.人们期待的繁荣始终没有实现。■ ˌcrop ˈup phrasal verb (-pp-) (rather informal) to appear or happen, especially occasionally or when it is not expected （尤指偶尔或意外地）出现，发生◆It's the kind of problem that crops up from time to time.这就属于那种时不时就会出现的问题。◆I'll be late－something's cropped up at the office.我要晚点到，办公室里出了点事。 housing noun housing ♦︎ accommodation ♦︎ accommodations ♦︎ quarters ♦︎ lodging ♦︎ a place to stayThese words all mean a place where you can live or stay. 这些词均表示住宅。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆(a) temporary housing / accommodation / accommodations / quarters / place to stay◆permanent / comfortable housing / accommodation / accommodations / quarters◆spacious / cramped accommodation / accommodations / quarters◆to provide housing / accommodation / accommodations / lodging◆to have housing / accommodation / accommodations / quarters / lodging / a place to stay◆to look for housing / accommodation / accommodations / a place to stay■ housing / /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ / [uncountable] houses or flats that people live in, especially when referring to their type, price or condition （尤指住房类型、价格、条件等）住房，住宅◆Public housing is limited to low-income families and individuals.公共住房只提供给低收入家庭和个人。◆The study linked poor housing conditions to a variety of health problems.这项研究把各种健康问题和恶劣的住房条件联系了起来。◆The housing market (= the activity of buying and selling houses) has had a good year.住房市场经历了一个好年景。 see also house ⇨ accommodate ■ accommodation [uncountable] (BrE) a place to live, work or stay in 住处；办公处；停留处◆I live in rented accommodation.我租房子住。◆The prize includes flights plus seven nights' hotel accommodation.大奖是双程机票加七晚酒店住宿。◆The building plans include much-needed new office accommodation.建筑规划包括紧缺的办公用房在内。 see also accommodate ⇨ accommodate ■ accommodations [plural] (NAmE) a place to live or stay, often also providing food or other services 住宿；膳宿◆More and more travelers are looking for bed and breakfast accommodations in private homes.越来越多的旅行者想找住户提供住宿和早餐。■ quarters [plural] a room or house that has been provided for sb to live in, especially servants or soldiers and their families （服务人员、士兵等的）宿舍，营房，住房◆We were moved to more comfortable living quarters.我们搬进了较以前舒适的住处。◆The building served as married quarters and barracks during the First World War.这栋楼在第一次世界大战期间用作已婚军人宿舍和兵营。◆The back staircase led to the servants' quarters.后面的楼梯通往仆人的房间。■ lodging [uncountable] temporary accommodation, especially when you pay for it 暂住；寄宿；（尤指付费的）住宿◆The total fee, which includes full board and lodging (= all meals provided and a room to stay in), is $1 000.含食宿在内的总费用是1 000元。■ a ˌplace to ˈstay phrase temporary accommodation, especially when you are looking for somewhere to live or spend the night 暂住；落脚的地方◆We should try to find a place to stay before it gets dark.我们应该在天黑之前找个住的地方。 untidy adjective untidy ♦︎ messy ♦︎ cluttered ♦︎ all over the place ♦︎ disordered ♦︎ out of place ♦︎ jumbledThese words all describe places that are in a state of disorder, with things in the wrong places. 这些词均表示不整齐的、凌乱的、杂乱的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an untidy / a messy / a cluttered house◆an untidy / a cluttered room / desk◆an untidy / a disordered state◆untidy / disordered hair◆an untidy / a messy / a jumbled heap / pile of sth◆an untidy / a jumbled collection of sth◆cluttered / jumbled up■ untidy (especially BrE, sometimes disapproving) not neat or well arranged 不整齐的；凌乱的◆Try not to make the place untidy.尽量别把这个地方弄得乱七八糟的。◆The books were piled an untidy heap.书胡乱地堆放着。◆Your hair is a little untidy.你的头发有点乱蓬蓬的。 OPP tidy ⇨ neat ▸ untidily adverb ◆Her hair fell untidily about her shoulders.她的头发蓬乱地披散在肩头。■ messy (rather informal, sometimes disapproving) in an untidy state with things left in the wrong place or spread around 不整齐的；凌乱的◆The house always looked messy.这房子看上去总是乱糟糟的。◆Sorry it's a bit messy in here.抱歉，这里有点儿乱。◆How did the place get so messy?这个地方怎么变得这么乱七八糟的？ see also messy ⇨ scruffy , mess ⇨ mess noun 1 NOTE 辨析 Untidy or messy?In American English messy is the most frequent of these words and untidy is not used so much; in British English untidy is the most frequent in this meaning, and messy is used more in the sense of 'dirty'. 在美式英语中，messy是这组词中最常用的，untidy不太常用；在英式英语中，表达此义最常用untidy，messy更多表示“肮脏”之义。 see also messy ⇨ dirty ■ cluttered (rather informal, disapproving) (of a surface or place) filled with too many things, so that it looks untidy （表面或地方）东西多而乱的，杂乱的，凌乱的◆His apartment was small, cluttered and dirty.他的公寓又小又乱又脏。◆The study was cluttered with furniture.书房里堆满了家具。OPP uncluttered ⇨ neat see also clutter ⇨ mess noun 1 ■ all ˈover the place idiom (informal) very untidy or completely disorganized 凌乱；狼藉；杂乱无章◆She arrived out of breath and with her hair all over the place.她气喘吁吁地赶到了，头发乱蓬蓬的。■ disordered (rather formal) untidy because there is no order in the way things are arranged 杂乱的；混乱的；凌乱的◆It is likely that the universe started out in a chaotic and disordered state.宇宙初始的状态可能是混乱无序的。OPP ordered ⇨ neat see also disorder ⇨ mess noun 1 ■ out of ˈplace idiom (usually used in negative statements 通常用于否定陈述) not in the correct place 不在适当的位置◆He does not like things out of place.他不喜欢东西乱放。◆She never has a hair out of place.她总是仪容整洁，纹丝不乱。■ jumbled mixed together without any order and in an untidy way 胡乱堆放在一起的；杂乱的◆There was a jumbled collection of objects on the mantelpiece.壁炉台上有一堆乱七八糟的东西。◆The drawer was full of letters all jumbled together.抽屉里塞满了乱作一堆的信件。 see also jumble ⇨ jumble verb , jumble ⇨ mess noun 1 place verb place ♦︎ put ♦︎ attach ♦︎ layThese words are all used to emphasize that sb/sth is important or responsible for sth. 这些词均用于强调重要性或责任。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to place / put / lay sth on sth◆to place / put / attach / lay (the) blame◆to place / put / lay responsibility / emphasis◆to place / attach importance■ place [transitive] to give a particular level of sth such as importance, trust or value to sth 给予（重视、信任、价值等）◆Great importance is placed on education.教育受到高度重视。◆They place a high value on punctuality.他们非常看重守时。■ put (putting, put, put) [transitive] to give a particular level of sth such as emphasis, trust or value to sth 给予（重视、信任、价值等）◆Our company puts the emphasis on quality.我们公司重视质量。◆He put a limit on the amount we could spend.他规定了我们可开销的数额。NOTE 辨析 Place or put?These words are very close in meaning and range. Put does not collocate with importance and is not usually used in the passive in this meaning. 这两个词的含义和使用范围相近。put不与importance搭配，表达此义时通常不用于被动语态◆Great importance is put on education. see also place , put ⇨ rank ■ attach [transitive] to give a particular level of importance to sth 给予（重视）◆I attach great importance to this research.我认为这项研究十分重要。◆I wouldn't attach too much weight to these findings (= take them too seriously).我觉得这些发现没有太多分量。ⓘ In this meaning attach collocates especially with importance, significance, value and weight. 表达此义时，attach尤与importance、significance、value和weight搭配。■ lay (laid, laid) [transitive] to express sth such as a claim in a serious or official way （严肃或正式地）提出（声明等）◆She laid the blame for the crisis at the Prime Minister's door (= she blamed the Prime Minister).她指责首相应为这场危机负责。ⓘ Lay is used with a noun to form a phrase that has the same meaning as the verb related to the noun. * lay与名词连用构成短语，意义相当于这个名词的动词形式◆He laid stress on the importance of cooperation (= He stressed the importance of cooperation).他强调合作的重要性。 identify verb identify ♦︎ know ♦︎ recognize ♦︎ name ♦︎ make sb/sth out ♦︎ isolate ♦︎ discern ♦︎ pinpoint ♦︎ place ♦︎ pick sb/sth outThese words all mean to be able to see or hear sb/sth and/or be able to say who or what they are. 这些词均表示认出、识别。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to identify / know / recognize sb / sth by sth◆to identify / recognize / name / pinpoint sb / sth as sb / sth◆to identify / know / recognize / make out / isolate / pinpoint / discern who / what / how...◆to immediately identify / know / recognize / pinpoint / place / pick out sb / sth◆to easily identify / recognize / make out / isolate / discern / pick out sb / sth◆to clearly / barely / hardly / just identify / recognize / make out / discern / pick out sb / sth◆to dimly know / recognize / make out / discern sb / sth■ identify [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to be able to say who or what sb/sth is 确认；认出；鉴定出◆She was able to positively identify her attacker.她明确地指认出袭击她的人。◆Many of those arrested refused to identify themselves (= would not say who they were).很多被捕的人拒不透露身份。◆First of all we must identify the problem areas within the system.首先我们必须找出系统内出问题的地方。 see also identify ⇨ find 3 ▸ identification noun [uncountable, countable] ◆Each product has a number for easy identification.每件产品都有标码以便识别。◆Only one witness could make a positive identification.只有一名目击者能够明确指认。■ know [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to be able to say who or what sth is when you see or hear it, because you have seen or heard it before 认识；认出；辨认出◆I couldn't see who was speaking, but I knew the voice.我看不到谁在讲话，但能辨认出声音。◆She knows a bargain when she sees one.她一看就知道有没有便宜可捡。■ recognize (BrE also recognise) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to know who sb is or what sth is when you see or hear them/it, because you have seen or heard them/it before 认识；认出；辨认出◆Do you recognize this tune?你能听出这是哪支曲子吗？◆We barely recognized her－she had changed so much in ten years.我们几乎认不出她了，她十年来变化太大了。◆I recognized him by the way he walked.我从他走路的样子认出了他。▸ recognition noun [uncountable] ◆He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of recognition.他瞥了她一眼，但似乎没认出她来。NOTE 辨析 Know or recognize? Know is used especially to talk about sounds that seem familiar and when sb recognizes the quality or opportunity that sb/sth represents, as in the phrase sb knows a ... when they see one. * know尤用于表示辨认出听上去熟悉的声音，也表示发现某人或某事物所展现的特质或机会，比如在短语sb knows a ... when they see one（一看便知⋯） 中◆I know / recognize that voice / laugh / tune.我能辨别出那声音／笑声／曲子。◆He knows / recognizes a lady when he sees one.是不是淑女他一看就知道。 Recognize can also be used in these examples, but it sounds slightly more formal. Know in this meaning is not usually used to talk about people. * recognize也可用于这些例子，但听起来稍显正式。know表达此义时通常不用于人◆I knew him as soon as he came in the room. ■ name [transitive] to say the name of sb/sth in order to show that you know who/what they are 说出⋯的名称；叫出⋯的名字◆The victim has not yet been named.受害人的姓名尚未得知。◆The missing man has been named as James Kelly.失踪者已被确认为名叫詹姆斯•凯利的男子。◆Can you name all the American states?你能说出美国所有的州吗？■ ˌmake sb/sth ˈout phrasal verb (made, made) (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to manage to see or hear sb/sth that is not very clear 看清；听清；辨认清楚◆I could just make out a figure in the darkness.黑暗中我只看出了一个人的轮廓。◆The sign was too far away for me to make out what it said.指示牌太远了，我看不清上面写着什么。■ isolate [transitive] (formal or technical 术语) to separate a part of a situation, problem, idea, etc. so that you can see what it is and deal with it separately 将⋯剔出（以便弄清和单独处理）◆It is possible to isolate a number of factors that contributed to her downfall.可以找出导致她垮台的一些因素。■ discern / /dɪˈsɜːn; NAmE dɪˈsɜːrn/ [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (formal) to recognize or know sth, especially sth that is not obvious; to manage to see or hear sb/sth that is not very clear 识别，分辨，看出，听出（不明显的事物）◆It is possible to discern a number of different techniques in her work.从她的作品中可以看到许多不同的创作手法。◆It is often difficult to discern how widespread public support is.要了解公众支持的广泛程度常常是困难的。 see also distinguish ⇨ distinguish 1 , discernible ⇨ visible ■ pinpoint /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/ / [transitive] to find and show the exact position of sb/sth or the exact time that sth happened; to be able to give the exact reason for sth or to describe sth exactly 明确指出，确定（位置或时间）；准确解释（或说明）◆He was able to pinpoint on the map the site of the medieval village.他能在地图上准确找到那个中世纪村庄的位置。◆The report pinpointed the areas most in need of help.报告精确说明了亟待援助的地区。■ place [transitive] (usually used in negative sentences 通常用于否定句) to recognize sb/sth and be able to identify them/it 认出；辨认；识别◆I've seen her before but I just can't place her.我以前见过她，不过现在认不出她来。◆His accent was impossible to place.他的口音无法辨别。■ ˌpick sb/sth ˈout phrasal verb (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to recognize sb/sth from among other people or things 认出来；辨别出◆See if you can pick me out in this photo.看你能不能认出这张照片上哪个是我。 put1 verb Put the cases down there. 把箱子放那儿吧。put sth into perspective 正确地看待某事put ♦︎ place ♦︎ lay ♦︎ set ♦︎ position ♦︎ stuff ♦︎ pop ♦︎ dump ♦︎ stick ♦︎ settle ♦︎ plantThese words all mean to move sth into a particular place or position. 这些词均表示放、安置。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to put / place / lay / set / position / pop / dump / stick sth on sth◆to put / place / set / stuff / pop / dump / stick sth in / into sth◆to put / lay / set sth down◆to put / place / lay sth carefully■ put (putting, put, put) [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to move sth into a particular place or position 放；安置◆Put the cases down there, please.请把箱子放那儿吧。◆Put that knife down (= stop holding it) before you hurt somebody!把刀放下，别伤着人！◆Put your hand up if you need more paper.如果还要纸，请举手。◆Did you put sugar in my coffee?你在我的咖啡里放糖了没有？■ place [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to put sth in a particular place, especially when you do it carefully or deliberately （尤指小心或有意地）放置，安放◆He placed his hand on her shoulder.他把手搭在她的肩上。◆A bomb had been placed under the seat.座位下面放了一枚炸弹。■ lay (laid, laid) [transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) to put sb/sth in a particular position, especially when you do it gently or carefully （尤指轻轻地或小心地）放置，安放，搁◆She laid the baby down gently on the bed.她把婴儿轻轻地放在床上。◆He laid a hand on my arm.他把手搭在我的胳膊上。◆Relatives laid wreaths on the grave.死者亲属在墓前献了花圈。NOTE 辨析 Place or lay?In many cases you can use either word. However, place is usually more deliberate, and lay is usually more gentle. You place things but not people; you can lay things or people. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用，但是place通常指特意把东西放在某处，lay通常指轻轻地放置。place的宾语是物，不能是人。lay的宾语可以是物，也可以是人◆A bomb had been laid under the seat. ◆She placed the baby on the bed. ■ set (setting, set, set) [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to put sb/sth in a particular place or position, especially sth that you have carried from somewhere else 放，置（尤指从别处拿来的东西）；使处于◆She set a tray down on the table.她把托盘放在桌子上。◆They ate everything that was set in front of them.他们把放在面前的东西都吃光了。◆When she fell he picked her up and set her on her feet again.他在她跌倒时把她扶起，让她重新站稳。■ position [transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) to put sb/sth in a particular place, especially in order to be ready for sb/sth 安装，安置，使处于（尤指就绪）◆Large television screens were positioned at either end of the stadium.体育场的两端安置了大型电视屏幕。◆She quickly positioned herself behind the desk.她迅速在桌子后面就位。 see also position ⇨ place noun 1 , position ⇨ position noun ■ stuff [transitive] (always used with an adverb or a preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to push sth quickly and carelessly into a small space 胡乱把⋯塞进（或填进）◆She stuffed the money under the pillow.她把钱塞到枕头下。◆His hands were stuffed in his pockets.他双手插在口袋里。■ pop (-pp-) [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) (especially BrE, informal) to put sth somewhere quickly, suddenly or for a short time （迅速、突然或暂时地）放置◆He popped his head around the door and said hello.他从门后探了下头，打了个招呼。◆I'll pop the books in (= deliver them) on my way home.我在回家时顺便把书送去吧。■ dump [transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) to put sth down in a careless or untidy way, especially on the floor or a surface such as a table （尤指往地上或桌上等）随便堆放，乱放◆Just dump your stuff over there－we'll sort it out later.就把你的东西堆在那儿吧，我们以后再整理。■ stick (stuck, stuck) [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) (informal) to put sth in a place, especially quickly or carelessly （尤指迅速或随手）放置◆Stick your bags down there.把你的包搁到那儿吧。◆Can you stick this on the noticeboard?你能不能把这个贴到布告板上？■ settle [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to put sth carefully in a position so that it does not move 把⋯放好；安放◆She settled the blanket around her knees.她用毯子裹住膝盖。■ plant [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to place sth or yourself firmly in a particular place or position 立稳；竖立；安放◆They planted a flag on the summit.他们在山顶上插了一面旗子。◆He planted himself squarely in front of us.他稳稳地站在我们的正前方。 put2 verb Put the cases down there. 把箱子放那儿吧。put sth into perspective 正确地看待某事put ♦︎ set ♦︎ placeThese words all mean to cause sb/sth to be in a particular state or condition. 这些词均表示使处于某种状态或情况。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to put / place sb in charge / in sb's care / under command / under arrest◆to put / set sb / sth at ease / in motion■ put (putting, put, put) [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to bring sb/sth into the state or condition mentioned 使处于（某状态或情况）◆The incident put her in a bad mood.这件事弄得她心情很不好。◆Put yourself in my position. What would you have done?你设身处地为我想想，你会怎么办？◆I tried to put the matter into perspective.我尽量正确地看待这件事。◆Don't go putting yourself at risk.不要让自己去冒险。■ set (setting, set, set) [transitive] to cause sb/sth to be in a particular state; to start sth happening 使处于某种状态；使开始◆Her manner immediately set everyone at ease.她的态度立即让大家感到轻松了。◆The new leader has set the party on the road to success.这位新的领导人让该党走上了成功之路。◆The hijackers set the hostages free.劫机者释放了人质。◆Her remarks set me thinking.她的话让我深思。■ place [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) (rather formal) to put sb/yourself in a particular situation 使（人）处于某种状况；安置，安顿（人或自己）◆She was placed in the care of an uncle.她由一位叔父照顾。◆His resignation placed us in a difficult position.他的辞职使我们处境艰难。◆The job places great demands on me.这项工作对我的要求很高。◆He has placed himself above party politics.他把自己置于党派政治之上。 rank verb rank ♦︎ rate ♦︎ grade ♦︎ place ♦︎ put ♦︎ orderThese words all mean to put things into a particular order, especially according to their quality. 这些词均表示划分等级，尤指根据质量划分。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to rank / rate / grade / order sb / sth according to sth◆to rank / grade (sb / sth) as sb / sth◆to rank / grade / order sb / sth by sth◆to rank / rate / place / put / order sb / sth above / below sb / sth◆to rank / rate / grade / place / put sb / sth in order of sth◆to rank / rate (sb / sth) with sb / sth◆to rank / rate / grade sb / sth for sth■ rank [transitive, intransitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to give sb/sth a particular position on a scale according to quality, size or performance; to have a position of this kind 把⋯分等级；属于⋯等级◆The criteria are ranked in order of importance.这些标准是根据其重要程度来作分类的。◆They both lost to top-ranked American players.他们俩都输给了一流的美国选手。◆The collection ranks among the finest in the country.那批收藏品位居全国最佳藏品之列。◆It now ranks as Japan's fourth largest market.它目前是日本的第四大市场。 see also ranking ⇨ class 4 ■ rate [transitive, usually passive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to put sb/sth in a particular position on a scale in relation to similar people or things 划分等级；分等◆The schools are rated according to their exam results.这些学校的排名是按考试成绩来定的。◆She is currently rated number two in the world.她目前排名世界第二。 see also rate ⇨ judge verb 1 , rating ⇨ class 4 ■ grade [transitive, often passive] to arrange people or things into groups according to a quality they share （按特质）分级，分等，分类◆Eggs are graded from small to extra large.鸡蛋从小号到特大号分成不同等级。◆Responses were graded from 1 (very satisfied) to 5 (not at all satisfied).回答按1（非常满意）到5（完全不满意）分类。◆The grammar exercises are graded for difficulty.语法练习按难度分级。■ place [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to consider that sb/sth has a particular position or rank compared with other people or things （经比较）归类，划分，排名次◆I would place him among the top five tennis players in the world.我会把他排在世界顶尖网球选手的前五名。◆Nursing attracts people who place relationships high on their list of priorities.护理工作对重视人际关系的人具有吸引力。■ put (putting, put, put) [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to place sb/sth in a particular position or rank 把⋯列为；把⋯归为◆I'd put her in the top rank of modern novelists.我认为她是一流的当代小说家。NOTE 辨析 Place or put?There is very little difference in meaning or use between these words; place can sometimes suggest a more carefully considered opinion than put. 这两个词在含义和用法上差别很小。place有时可暗指比put更慎重。 see also place , put ⇨ place verb ■ order [transitive, usually passive] (formal) to arrange things in a particular order （按照一定顺序）排列，安排◆The books are ordered alphabetically by title.这些书按书名的字母顺序排列。◆In the periodic table elements are ordered according to atomic number.元素周期表中各元素按原子序数排列。 see also order ⇨ series noun send2 verb send a letter 寄信send sb to bed 打发某人上床睡觉send ♦︎ put ♦︎ place ♦︎ station ♦︎ assign ♦︎ dispatch ♦︎ postThese words all mean to arrange for, or tell sb, to go somewhere, especially for a special purpose. 这些词均表示打发、派遣或安排某人去某处。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to send / assign / dispatch / post sb to a place◆to send / assign / dispatch sb to do sth◆to send / assign / dispatch / station a force◆to send / station / dispatch troops◆to send / dispatch reinforcements◆to station / post a guard◆to send / dispatch a / an delegation / envoy◆to send / station / post sb abroad / overseas■ send (sent, sent) [transitive] to tell sb to go somewhere or do sth; to arrange for sb to go somewhere 派遣；打发；安排去◆Ed couldn't make it so they sent me instead.埃德去不了，所以他们就派我去了。◆She sent the kids to bed early.她早早就打发孩子们上床睡觉了。◆The judge sent her to prison for two years.法官判处她两年监禁。◆We are being sent on a training course next month.安排我们下月参加一个培训课程。◆I've sent Tom to buy some milk.我叫汤姆去买牛奶了。■ put (putting, put, put) [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to cause sb to go or be taken to a particular place 将⋯送往；使⋯前往◆He put Ray on guard with a gun.他派雷带枪去值勤。◆Her family put her into a nursing home.她的家人把她送进了一家疗养院。■ place [transitive] to find a suitable home, job, etc. for sb 为⋯安置（家庭或工作等）◆The children were placed with foster parents.这些小孩已安置给寄养父母抚养。◆The agency placed about 2 000 secretaries last year.去年，这家中介机构为大约2 000人找到了秘书工作。■ station [transitive, often passive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to send sb, especially from one of the armed forces, to work in a place for a period of time 派驻；使驻扎◆The country has over 5 000 troops currently stationed abroad.目前这个国家驻扎在国外的部队已超过5 000人。■ assign / /əˈsaɪn/ / [transitive, often passive] to provide a person for a particular task or position, especially in police or social work; to send a person to work under the authority of sb or in a particular group, especially in the armed forces 指定，指派（尤指警察或社会福利工作人员执行公务）；委派，派遣（尤指部队人员）◆Two senior officers have been assigned to the case.已经指派了两名高级警官去处理这个案子。◆He was assigned to the Royal Canadian Navy in 1975.他于1975年被派遣到加拿大皇家海军工作。■ dispatch (BrE also despatch) / /dɪˈspætʃ/ / [transitive, often passive] (formal) to send sb/sth somewhere, especially for a special purpose 派遣；调遣；派出◆Troops have been dispatched to the area.部队已被派往那个地区。◆A courier was dispatched to collect the documents.已经派信使去取文件。ⓘ In this meaning, dispatch is often used to talk about sending a military or police force somewhere. * dispatch表达此义时常指派遣武装部队或警察部队到某地。■ post [transitive, often passive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to send sb to a place for a period of time as part of their job; to put sb, especially a soldier, in a particular place so that they can guard a building or area 派驻；使驻守；布置⋯站岗◆Most employees get posted abroad at some stage.大部分雇员都会在某一时期被派驻国外。◆Guards have been posted along the border.边界上已部署了岗哨。 see also posting ⇨ job |