scene noun ⇨scene (the opening scene)⇨fuss (make a scene)⇨place1 (the scene of the crime)⇨view2 (a delightful scene)
scene
noun
scene ♦︎ passage ♦︎ line ♦︎ extract ♦︎ excerpt ♦︎ clip ♦︎ snatch ♦︎ readingThese are all words for a short section of a work, such as a book, film or piece of music.这些词均表示书、电影或音乐等的片段。NOTE辨析 Compare the words in this entry with the words in the entry for section. These words generally refer to literature, films and music. The words in the section entry generally refer to factual, legal or technical documents.把本组词汇与section条中的词汇相比较可知,本组词汇一般指文学、电影和音乐,而section条中的词汇一般指事实性、法律或技术文本。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a scene / a passage / a line / an extract / an excerpt / a clip / snatches / a reading from sth◆a line / an extract / a clip / snatches of sth◆a long scene / passage / extract◆a short scene / passage / extract / excerpt / clip◆(a) brief scene / passage / extract / clip / snatches◆the opening scene / passage / line◆a famous scene / passage / line◆to read / quote a passage / a line / an extract◆to publish a passage / an extract / an excerpt◆a passage / an extract / an excerpt / a reading is taken from sth (e.g. a book)◆sth includes passages / extracts / excerpts / clips■scene [countable] a part of a film, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type(电影、戏剧或书中的)镜头,场面,片段◆The movie opens with a scene in a New York apartment.影片开头一幕发生在纽约的一套公寓里。◆I got nervous before my big scene(= the one where I have a very important part).我演那场重头戏之前很紧张。◆The film contains some minor sex scenes.这部影片中有少量床上戏。■passage [countable] a short section from a piece of writing or music, sometimes separated from the whole(文章或音乐的)章节,段落;乐段◆Read the following passage and answer the questions below.阅读下面这段文章并回答后面的问题。◆His fifteenth symphony quotes a famous passage from the William Tell Overture.他的第十五交响曲引用了《威廉•退尔》序曲中的一个著名乐段。■line [countable] a row of words written on a page or the empty space where they can be written; a row of words in a poem or song字行;诗行;歌词◆Look at line 5 of the text.看正文第5行。◆Write the title of your essay on the top line.把文章的标题写在首行。◆I can only remember the first two lines of that song.我只记得那首歌的头两句歌词。■extract / /ˈekstrækt/ / [countable] a short section from a piece of writing or music, especially one that gives you an idea of what the whole thing is like(文章或音乐的)摘录,选录,节录◆The following extract is taken from her new novel.下面一段摘自她的新小说。■excerpt /ˈeksɜːpt; NAmEˈeksɜːrpt/ [countable] an extract(文章或音乐的)摘录,选录,节录◆The show features excerpts from classic jazz recordings.这场演出的特色是会呈现一些经典爵士乐唱片的作品选段。NOTE辨析 Extract or excerpt?Extract is used more often when talking about a piece of writing; excerpt is used more often when talking about a piece of music. An excerpt from a piece of writing is often shorter than an extract. In a report or academic text, where passages of text are included and given numbers, extract is used. * extract更常指文章的摘录,excerpt更常指音乐的片段。表示文章的摘录时excerpt常比extract短。报告或学术文本中用数字编号的摘录要用extract◆Extract 15 illustrates the importance of careful planning.选文15说明认真制订计划的重要性。◆Excerpt 15 illustrates the importance of careful planning.■clip [countable] a short part of a film that is shown separately电影片段◆Here is a clip from her latest movie.这是她的最新电影的片段。■snatch [countable] (informal) a very small part of a conversation or piece of music that you hear, especially by chance(尤指偶然听到的)只言片语,音乐片段◆I only caught snatches of the conversation.我只听到了谈话的只言片语。◆I heard a snatch of music coming from the bar.我听到酒吧里传来一段音乐。■reading [countable] a short section from a book that is read aloud, especially a section from the Bible as part of a religious service(从书中节选的)朗诵片段;(尤指在宗教仪式中朗读的)《圣经》章节◆The reading today is from the Book of Daniel.今天朗读的经文选自《但以理书》。◆He was invited to give a poetry reading as part of the literary festival.他应邀在文学节上表演诗朗诵。
fuss
noun
fuss ♦︎ storm ♦︎ outcry ♦︎ furore ♦︎ uproar ♦︎ sceneThese are all words for a situation in which people express strong feelings about sth, especially in public.这些词均表示强烈的抗议、骚动,尤指群情激奋。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a fuss / an outcry / a furore / an uproar about sth◆a fuss / a storm / an outcry / a furore / an uproar over sth◆amid a / the fuss / storm / furore / uproar◆a great fuss / outcry / uproar / scene◆a public fuss / outcry / furore / uproar◆a political storm / outcry / furore / uproar◆to cause a fuss / a storm / an outcry / a furore / an uproar / a scene◆to create a fuss / a storm / a furore / an uproar / a scene◆to make a fuss / scene◆to provoke a storm / an outcry / an uproar■fuss / /fʌs/ / [uncountable, singular] unnecessary excitement, worry or activity; anger or complaints about sth, especially sth that is not important无谓的激动(或忧虑、活动);小题大做◆He does what he's told without any fuss.他不声不响地照吩咐办事。◆It's a very ordinary movie-I don't know what all the fuss is about(= why other people think it is so good).这是部很普通的电影,我不懂为什么会轰动一时。◆It was all a fuss about nothing.这完全是没事找事。◆Steve kicks up a fuss every time I even suggest seeing you.每次只要我提议看望你,史蒂夫就大吵大闹。■storm [countable] (ratherinformal, especially journalism尤用于新闻) a situation in which people suddenly express strong feelings about sth, especially public anger or criticism in reaction to sth群情激愤;批评的浪潮◆His comments created a storm of protest in the media.他的评论在媒体引起了抗议的浪潮。◆The government is determined to ride out the political storm sparked by its new immigration policy.面对新移民政策所引发的政治风暴,政府决心挺过去。■outcry / /ˈaʊtkraɪ/ / [countable, uncountable] a reaction of anger or strong protest shown by people in public呐喊;怒吼;强烈的抗议◆There was a massive public outcry against the harsh prison sentence.监禁重判激起了公众大规模的强烈抗议。◆There was outcry at the judge's statement.法官的陈词引起一片哗然。■furore / /fjuˈrɔːri, ˈfjʊərɔː(r); NAmEˈfjʊrɔːr/ ( furor /ˈfjʊərɔː(r); NAmEˈfjʊrɔːr/ , especially in NAmE) [singular] great anger or excitement expressed by people, especially in reaction to a public event群情激愤;骚动;轰动◆His resignation passed almost unnoticed amid the furore of the elections.在竞选的一片扰攘骚动中他的辞职几乎未受到注意。■uproar /ˈʌprɔː(r)/ / [singular, uncountable] a situation in which people suddenly express strong feelings about sth, especially angry argument or criticism in reaction to sth群情激愤;批评的浪潮◆ (BrE) There was a great uproar over plans to pull down the old library.拆毁旧图书馆的计划引起了轩然大波。◆Financial markets were in uproar after the crash of the rouble.卢布暴跌后金融市场一片动荡。ⓘ In American English say in an uproar.在美式英语中用in an uproar。NOTE辨析 Storm, outcry or uproar?These are all words for a public expression of anger, criticism or protest by a large number of people. Storm and uproar both suggest a noisy, confused situation with a lot of people complaining or protesting at once. Storm is used especially in journalism to talk about politics. Outcry can suggest a more united protest from a particular group of people who are angry at a particular bad or unfair thing.这三个词均指大批民众公开表达愤怒、批评或抗议。storm和uproar均意味着许多人同时抱怨或抗议,场面吵闹又混乱。storm尤用于有关政治的新闻报道中。outcry意味着特定的群体因对某件不道德或不公正的事感到愤怒而发出抗议,行动更加协调一致。■scene [countable, usually singular] a loud, angry argument, especially one that happens in public and which is embarrassing because it draws people's attention(尤指有失体面的当众)争吵,吵闹◆There have been a couple of ugly scenes between him and the manager.他和经理之间有过几次极不愉快的争吵。◆She had made a scene in the middle of the party.她在聚会中间大闹了一场。
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 ⇨ baseverb■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 ⇨ area1■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 ⇨ positionnoun, position ⇨ putverb1■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; NAmEloʊˈkeɪʃn/ [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 ⇨ find4■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; NAmEˈwerəbaʊts/ [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。
view2
noun
sb's political views某人的政治观点a delightful sea view宜人的海景view ♦︎ sight ♦︎ scene ♦︎ panoramaThese are all words for a thing that you can see, especially from a particular place.这些词均表示景色、景致、景物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a view / panorama of sth◆a beautiful / breathtaking view / sight / scene / panorama◆a magnificent / spectacular view / sight / panorama◆a picturesque view / scene / panorama◆to enjoy the view / sight / scene / panorama◆to take in the view / sight / scene◆to admire the view / sight■view [countable] what you can see from a particular place or position, especially beautiful natural scenery(从某处看到的)景色,风景;(尤指)自然美景◆The view from the top of the tower was spectacular.从塔顶远眺景色蔚为壮观。◆The cottage had a delightful sea view.从这座小别墅可以看到宜人的海景。◆I'd like a room with a view, please.请给我安排一个可以观看风景的房间。 see also view ⇨ sight■sight [countable] a thing that you see or can see, especially sth that is impressive or unusual看见(或看得见)的事物;(尤指不同凡响的)景象,情景◆He became a familiar sight on the streets of Oxford.他成了牛津大街上一道熟悉的风景。◆He was a sorry sight, soaked to the skin and shivering.他浑身湿透,打着寒战,一副凄惨的样子。◆The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain.博物馆试图再现战时英国的情景。 see also sight ⇨ sight■scene [countable] a view that you see, especially one with people and/or animals moving about and doing things景色;景象;风光◆It was a delightful rural scene.这是一处赏心悦目的乡村风光。◆ (especially BrE) They went abroad for a change of scene(= to see and experience new surroundings).他们出国换换环境。ⓘ In American English it is more usual to say a change of scenery.在美式英语中更常见的说法是a change of scenery。 see also scenery ⇨ country2■panorama /ˌpænəˈrɑːmə; NAmEˌpænəˈræmə/ [countable] a view of a wide area of land全景◆There is a wonderful panorama of the mountains from the hotel.从这家旅馆可以饱览峰峦叠嶂的奇伟景观。