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fancy verb ⇨ attracted to sb (I think she fancies him.) ⇨ want (Fancy a drink?)fancy adj. ⇨ decorativebe attracted to sb phrase be attracted to sb ♦︎ want ♦︎ fancy ♦︎ have a crush on sb ♦︎ go for sb ♦︎ be into sbThese words and phrases all mean to find sb attractive, so that you want to have a sexual or romantic relationship with them. 这些词语均表示喜欢、爱慕、迷恋某人。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to want / fancy sb a lot / very much◆to really want / fancy / to be really into sb◆A and B are attracted to / want / fancy each other■ be atˈtracted to sb phrase (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to like sb in a romantic or sexual way (情爱或性方面)喜欢,爱慕◆It was obvious that they were physically attracted to each other.显而易见,他们俩都被对方的外貌吸引了。 see also attraction ⇨ love noun 1 ■ want verb [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to feel a sexual or romantic desire for sb 对⋯有性欲;爱慕◆'I want you so much,' she whispered in his ear.“我很想要你。”她在他耳边低声说道。ⓘ Want can refer to a more general feeling of wanting sb as a romantic partner. The context should make this clear. * want可以泛指在情爱方面想得到某人的感觉,这个含义应该通过上下文明确表达◆Alice, please don't leave me. I want you. I need you. I can't live without you.艾丽斯,别离开我,我爱你,我需要你,没有你我活不下去。 ■ fancy verb [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (BrE, informal) to be sexually attracted to sb 对⋯有性幻想;倾慕◆I think she fancies me.我觉得她对我动心了。■ have a ˈcrush on sb idiom (had, had) (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to have a strong feeling of love for sb, that usually does not last very long 对⋯产生(一时的)爱慕之情;迷恋上◆I had a huge crush on her when I was younger.我年轻时对她爱慕至极。ⓘ Have a crush on sb is usually used about a young person's feelings for sb older or for sb that they know they cannot have a relationship with. * have a crush on sb通常表示年轻人对较年长者的爱慕之情,或是明知爱慕的对象是可望而不可即的。 see also crush ⇨ love noun 1 ■ ˈgo for sb phrasal verb (goes, went, gone) (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (rather informal) to find a particular type of person attractive 被(某类人)吸引;喜欢◆She generally goes for tall, slim men.她大致上喜欢又高又瘦的男人。ⓘ Go for sb refers to preferring types of people in general. You cannot use it to refer to a particular person. * go for sb指喜欢某一类型的人,不用来指喜欢某个人◆I always go for dark-haired girls.我一向喜欢深色头发的女孩。◆I really go for that dark-haired girl. ■ be ˈinto sb phrase (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (NAmE, informal) to be attracted to sb 被⋯吸引;很喜欢◆You know Ed? I'm really into him.你认识埃德吗?我真的很喜欢他。 want verb want ♦︎ would like sth ♦︎ wish ♦︎ like ♦︎ feel like sth ♦︎ desire ♦︎ fancyThese words all mean to have a desire for sth. 这些词均表示要、想要。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sb wants / would like / wishes / likes / desires to do sth◆to feel like / fancy doing sth◆if you want / wish / like◆if you feel like it◆sb really wants / would like / wishes / feels like / desires / fancies sth◆to truly want / wish / desire sth◆sb just wants / would like / feels like / fancies sth◆to only want / wish / desire sth◆to always want / wish / feel like / desire / fancy sth◆sb wants / would like / desires sth very much◆to want / wish desperately to do sth■ want [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) (rather informal, especially spoken) to have a desire for sth 要;想要;希望◆Do you want some more tea?你再要点儿茶吗?◆All I want is the truth.我只想知道真相。◆I can do whatever I want.我想干什么就可以干什么。◆What do you want to do tomorrow?你明天想干什么?◆'It's time you did your homework.' 'I don't want to!'“你该做作业了。”“我不想做!”◆Do you want me to help?你要我帮忙吗?ⓘ Note that you cannot say 'want that...'. 注意不能说want that ...◆I want that you do it quickly. ◆I want it done quickly.我要求这事尽快搞定。When you use the infinitive after want, it must have to. * want后接动词不定式时必须加to◆I want study in America. ◆I want to study in America.我想去美国读书。 see also want ⇨ desire noun ■ would like sth phrase (rather formal, especially spoken) used as a polite way of saying what you want or to ask what sb wants (用于客气地表达或询问)想要,喜欢,愿意◆Would you like a drink?你想喝点什么吗?◆I'd like to think it over.我想考虑一下。◆We'd like you to come and visit us.我们希望你能来看我们。◆ (formal) We would like to apologize for the delay.我们希望为这次延误道歉。ⓘ In spoken English, I would like is nearly always shortened to I'd like. 在口语中,I would like几乎总是缩略为I'd like。■ wish [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) to want sth to happen or to be true even though it is unlikely or impossible 希望(不大可能的事)发生;怀着(不可能实现的)愿望◆I wish I were taller.我要是个子高一点儿就好了。◆I wish I hadn't eaten so much.我真希望我没有吃这么多。◆I wish you wouldn't leave your clothes all over the floor.我希望你不要把衣服丢得满地都是。◆She wished herself a million miles away.她恨不得自己远在百万英里之外。ⓘ In formal language, especially in British English, wish can also mean to want to do sth. 在正式语境中,尤其在英式英语中,wish还可表示希望做某事◆I wish to speak to the manager.我想跟经理谈谈。 see also wish ⇨ desire noun , wish ⇨ hope verb ■ like [transitive, no passive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (especially BrE, rather informal, especially spoken) to want to do or have sth 想;要;希望◆Do what you like-I don't care.你想做什么就做什么,我不在乎。◆You can dye your hair whatever colour you like.你的头发想染成什么颜色都行。◆You can come too if you like.如果想来,你也可以来。ⓘ In this meaning, like is only used in sentences with what, whatever and if. Sometimes people use if you like to agree to a suggestion, even though they would not have chosen to do that thing themselves. 表达此义时,like只用于由what、whatever和if引导的句子中。有时用if you like表示赞同他人提出的建议,尽管自己本没有这样的打算◆'Let's go and see “The Last Samurai.” ' 'OK, if you like.'“我们去看《最后的武士》吧。”“好吧,如果你喜欢。”This meaning of like is mostly used in British English; in American English it is more usual to use want. * like的这个词义多见于英式英语,在美式英语中,更常用want◆Do what you want-I don't care.你想做什么就做什么吧,我不在乎。 ■ feel like sth idiom (felt, felt) (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (informal, spoken) to want to have or do sth 想;要;希望◆I feel like a drink.我想喝点什么。◆He felt like bursting into tears.他想要大哭一场。◆We'll go for a walk if you feel like it.要是你愿意,我们去散散步。■ desire [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (formal) to want to have or do sth 想;要;希望◆The house had everything you could desire.这房子应有尽有。◆The dessert can be topped with cream, if desired (= if you like).如果喜欢,这款甜品可以浇上奶油。◆The medicine did not achieve the desired effect.这药未达到预期效果。 see also desire ⇨ desire noun ■ fancy [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (BrE, informal, especially spoken) to want to have or do sth 想;要;希望◆Fancy a drink?想喝一杯吗?◆I fancied a change of scene.我倒希望换换环境。 decorative adjective decorative ♦︎ fancy ♦︎ ornamentalThese words all describe things that are highly decorated. 这些词均形容物品属装饰性的、作装饰用的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a decorative / a fancy / an ornamental design◆decorative / fancy packaging◆a decorative / an ornamental fountain / plant / tree◆very decorative / fancy◆highly / purely / merely decorative / ornamental■ decorative /ˈdekərətɪv; NAmE ˈdekəreɪtɪv/ (of an object or building) decorated in a way that makes it attractive; intended to look attractive or pretty (物体或建筑)装饰过的;装饰性的;作装饰用的◆The mirror is functional yet decorative.这面镜子既有实际用途,也有装饰作用。◆These are purely decorative arches.这些拱门纯属装饰。■ fancy [usually before noun] unusually complicated, often in an unnecessary way; (especially of small things) with a lot of decorations or bright colours 过于复杂的;花哨的;(尤指小物件)精致的,绚丽的◆The kitchen was full of fancy gadgets.厨房里有各式各样精巧的小器具。◆They added a lot of fancy footwork to the dance.他们给这个舞蹈增加了许多复杂的舞步。◆We sell a wide range of fancy goods (= things sold as ornaments or gifts).我们出售各种各样的饰物和礼品。OPP plain , simple ⇨ plain adj. 1 ■ ornamental /ˌɔːnəˈmentl; NAmE ˌɔːrnəˈmentl/ used as decoration rather than for a practical purpose 装饰性的;点缀的◆There was an ornamental fountain in the middle of the garden.花园的中心有一装饰性喷泉。 see also ornament ⇨ ornament NOTE 辨析 Decorative or ornamental?Both these words can describe sth that is used as a decoration rather than for practical purposes, but decorative is also used to describe anything that is highly decorated. It has a very wide range of collocates. Ornamental is used especially to describe features of a building or garden; collocates include garden, fountain, lake, pond, pool, plant, tree and shrub. 这两个词都可形容某物具有装饰性而非实用性,但decorative也可形容物品装饰得非常绚丽,并有广泛的搭配词;ornamental尤用于描述建筑或花园的特征,搭配词有garden、fountain、lake、pond、pool、plant、tree和shrub。 |