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thread noun
⇨ fibre (the threads of a spider's web) ⇨ message (thread of the argument) ⇨ rope (embroidered with gold thread)thread verb
⇨ edge fibre (BrE) (NAmE fiber) noun fibre ♦︎ hair ♦︎ strand ♦︎ threadThese are all words for a long, very thin piece of sth. 这些词均表示纤维、毛发、线等纤长之物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a long / single fibre / hair / strand / thread◆a fine hair / strand / thread◆delicate fibres / threads◆a loose strand / thread◆cotton fibres / threads■ fibre (BrE) (NAmE fiber) / /ˈfaɪbə(r)/ / [countable] one of the many long, very thin strings which form body tissue, such as muscle, and natural materials, such as wood and cotton （人或动物身体组织以及天然物质的）纤维◆The function of nerve fibres is to transmit coded information from one place to another.神经纤维的功能是把编码的信息从一处传送至另一处。◆Wood fibres or synthetic fibres may be used in the manufacturing process.生产过程中可能使用木纤维或合成纤维。■ hair [countable] one of the long thin fibres which grow on the body of people, especially on the head, and on some animals 毛发；（尤指）头发◆There's a hair in my soup.我的汤里有根毛。◆The rug was covered with cat hairs.地毯上净是猫毛。 see also hairy ⇨ hairy ■ strand [countable] a single long thin piece of sth such as thread, wire or hair; several hairs on sb's head that hang together in one long piece （线、绳、金属线或毛发的）股，缕；（头发的）绺◆Thin strands of copper wire can be bent easily.细股铜线可以轻易弄弯。◆She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.她把一绺头发拢到耳后。■ thread [countable] a single strand of cotton, wool, silk or other material used for sewing or making fabric （棉、毛、丝等的）线◆Have you got a needle and thread?你有针线吗？◆The threads of a spider's web are delicate and will break easily.蜘蛛网的丝纤细易断。 message noun message ♦︎ content ♦︎ substance ♦︎ subject matter ♦︎ the thrust ♦︎ thread ♦︎ gistThese are all words for the main or general meaning of a piece of writing, a speech or a conversation. 这些词均表示文字作品、讲话或谈话的要点、主旨、大意。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the main message / content / substance / subject matter / thrust / thread of sth◆the general message / content / thrust / gist of sth◆(a) common message / content / thread◆to convey a message / the gist◆to get / understand the message / gist of sth◆to follow the thread / gist of sth◆to lack content / substance■ message [countable, usually singular] an important moral, social or political idea that a book, speech, campaign or work of art is trying to communicate （书、演讲、运动或艺术作品的）要旨，要点，要义◆This is a film with a strong religious message.这是一部有强烈的宗教意味的影片。◆The campaign is trying to get the message across to young people that drugs are dangerous.这场运动旨在让年轻人懂得毒品的危害。■ content / /ˈkɒntent; NAmE ˈkɑːntent/ [singular, uncountable] (rather formal, especially written) the ideas or information contained in a book, speech or programme of study （书、演讲或课程的）主题，主要内容◆Your tone of voice is as important as the content of what you have to say.你讲话的口吻和你要讲的内容同样重要。◆Her poetry has a good deal of political content.她的诗歌含有大量政治内容。■ substance [uncountable] (rather formal) the most important ideas in a book, speech, plan or political programme （书、演讲、计划或政治方案的）主旨，要点，基本内容◆I agree with what he said in substance, though not with every detail.对于他所说的，虽然不是每个细节我都同意，但基本内容却是赞同的。◆The party's manifesto is good on style but lacks real substance.该党的宣言文风优雅，但缺乏实质内容。■ ˈsubject matter [uncountable] (rather formal) the main topic or idea discussed or represented in a book, speech or work of art （书、演讲或艺术作品的）主题，题材，主要内容◆She's searching for subject matter for her new book.她要写一本新书，正在寻找题材。◆The artist was revolutionary in both subject matter and technique.这位画家在题材和手法两方面都有重大创新。 see also subject ⇨ subject NOTE 辨析 Content, substance or subject matter? Content is all the ideas and information that are included in sth; it is used especially to talk about written texts, speeches and programmes of study. The substance of sth is the main ideas, without the details: it suggests sth important or worth considering; if sth contains nothing important or worth considering you can say that it lacks substance. The subject matter of sth is the main theme, before it has been given a particular treatment by a writer or artist; it is used especially to talk about books and works of art. * content指所包含的全部观点和信息，尤指文字作品、演讲和课程的内容。substance指主旨、要点，不包括细节，暗指重要或值得考虑的东西；lack substance指某事物中不包含任何重要或值得考虑的东西。subject matter指作家或艺术家在做艺术上的特别处理之前的主题、题材，尤用于谈论书籍和艺术作品。■ the thrust [singular] (rather formal) the main point of an argument or policy （论证或政策的）要点，要旨，重点◆The thrust of his argument was that change was needed.他的论证要点是变革是必要的。◆She explained the broad thrust of the party's policies.她阐明了该党政策的大体要旨。ⓘ Thrust is used to talk about the main points in sb's argument or proposal, or in a strategy, an initiative, a plan or a policy proposed by an organization such as the government. * thrust指某人的argument或proposal的要点，或是由政府等机构提出的strategy、initiative、plan或policy的要点、要旨。■ thread [countable] an idea or feature that is part of sth greater; an idea that connects the different parts of sth 线索；脉络；思路；贯穿的主线◆A common thread runs through these discussions.这些讨论贯穿着一条共同的主线。◆The author skilfully draws together the different threads of the plot.作者娴熟地把各种情节线索串在一起。◆I lost the thread of the argument (= I could no longer follow it).我跟不上论证的思路了。ⓘ People talk about a central/main/common/connecting thread in an argument or story. You might try to follow/keep the thread of an argument or a writer might draw together/pick up/pull together the threads of a story. * central/main/common/connecting thread指论证或故事的主线，follow/keep the thread指跟上论证的思路，draw together/pick up/pull together the threads指作者将故事的线索串起来。■ gist /dʒɪst/ / [singular, uncountable] (especially spoken) the general meaning of what sb says or writes 要点；主旨；大意◆Just try to get (= understand) the gist of the argument.要尽量抓住辩论的主旨。◆I'm afraid I don't quite follow your gist (= what you really mean).对不起，我还不太明白你的意思。◆Students are taught the skill of reading for gist.学生学了阅读抓住要点的技巧。 rope noun rope ♦︎ wire ♦︎ string ♦︎ thread ♦︎ yarn ♦︎ cordThese are all words for long thin materials used for tying, fastening, sewing or holding things in place. 这些词均表示绳、线。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆thick rope / wire / string / yarn / cord◆thin rope / wire / string / thread / yarn / cord◆fine wire / thread / yarn◆a strong rope / wire / thread◆to tie sth with rope / string / cord◆to tighten / pull the rope / wire / string / cord◆to loosen the rope / wire / string◆to coil the rope / wire◆to wind the string / thread / yarn / cord◆a rope / string / thread / cord breaks◆a length / piece of rope / wire / string / thread / cord◆a coil of rope / wire■ rope [countable, uncountable] a very strong thick long material made by twisting threads, fibres or wires together 粗绳；线缆；绳索◆The rope broke and she fell 50 metres onto the rocks.绳索断了，她摔到下方50米处的岩石上。◆We tied his hands together with rope.我们用绳子把他的手绑在一起。■ wire [uncountable, countable] metal in the form of long thin pieces 金属丝；金属线◆a coil of copper wire一卷铜丝◆a wire rack / basket金属丝编织的架子／篮子◆The box was fastened with a rusty wire.那个箱子用生锈的铁丝捆着。 see also wire ⇨ wire ■ string [uncountable, countable] material made of several threads twisted together, used for tying things together; a piece of string used to fasten or pull sth or keep sth in place 细绳；带子◆He wrapped the package in brown paper and tied it with string.他用牛皮纸把包裹包好，又用细绳捆上。◆The key is hanging on a string by the door.钥匙拴在带子上，挂在门边。■ thread [uncountable] thin string made of cotton, wool, silk, etc., used for sewing or making fabric 线；棉线；毛线；丝线◆Have you got a needle and thread?你有针线吗？◆a robe embroidered with gold thread用金线绣的长袍■ yarn [uncountable, countable] thread that has been spun, used for knitting or weaving 纱；纱线◆The yarn is woven into a coarse fabric.将纱线织成了一块粗布。◆The sweaters are hand-knitted in cotton, linen or wool yarns.那些毛衣是用棉、亚麻或羊毛线手工织成的。■ cord [uncountable, countable] a strong thick string or thin rope （结实的）粗线，细绳◆You need a piece of thick cord about two metres long.你需要一根大约两米长的粗线。◆a silk bag tied with a gold cord用金线捆扎的丝绸包 edge verb edge ♦︎ inch ♦︎ crawl ♦︎ thread ♦︎ creepThese words all mean to move or move sth slowly and carefully in a particular direction. 这些词均表示徐徐移动或使某物慢慢移动。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to edge / inch / crawl / creep along◆to edge / crawl / thread / creep through sth◆to edge / inch / crawl / creep forwards / towards sth◆to edge / inch / crawl / creep slowly along / through / down, etc.◆to edge / inch / crawl / creep closer / nearer◆to edge / inch / thread your way■ edge [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to move or make sth move slowly and carefully in a particular direction, making small movements （使）徐徐移动，慢慢移动◆She edged a little closer to me.她慢慢地向我靠近了些。◆I edged nervously past the dog.我紧张不安地从那只狗旁边慢慢走过去。◆Emily edged her chair forward.埃米莉把椅子慢慢地向前挪动。■ inch [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to move or make sth move slowly and carefully, usually in a forward direction, making small movements （向前）谨慎移动；使（向前）慢慢移动◆She inched cautiously towards the edge of the cliff.她小心翼翼地慢慢向悬崖边挪过去。◆I inched the car forward.我开着车小心地缓缓前行。◆He inched his way through the narrow passage.他一点一点地穿过狭窄的通道。NOTE 辨析 Edge or inch?When you inch somewhere you tend to be moving forwards or towards sth. You can use edge when you are moving forwards, sideways or back, towards or away from sth. * inch通常指缓缓前行或朝某物移动，edge则可以指缓缓向前、向侧面或向后移动以靠近或远离某物。■ crawl [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) (of a vehicle or its driver) to move forwards much more slowly than usual （车辆或司机）缓慢行进◆She was forced to crawl along through the thickening mist.她不得不在越来越浓的雾中缓缓行驶。◆The taxi crawled to a halt.出租车慢慢停了下来。■ thread / /θred/ / [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to move or make sth move through a narrow space, carefully going around things that are in the way （小心翼翼地）穿过，通过（狭小空间）；使穿行◆The waiters threaded between the crowded tables.服务员穿行在拥挤的餐桌之间。◆It took me a long time to thread my way through the crowd.我花了很长时间才从人群中挤了过去。■ creep (crept, crept) [intransitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) (of a vehicle) to move forwards much more slowly than usual; (of sb's hand or arm) to move somewhere in a slow and uncertain manner, as if it is likely to be pushed away （车辆）缓慢行进；（手或胳膊）迟疑地伸出◆Trucks are creeping along Interstate 70 in convoys.卡车一辆辆缓慢地在70号州际公路上行驶。◆Her arms crept around his neck.她的双臂慢慢地搂住了他的脖子。 |