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issue noun
⇨ issue (environmental issues) ⇨ chapter (the October issue) ⇨ problem (Money is not an issue.) ⇨ take issue with sb ⇨ disagreeissue verb
⇨ publish 1 (issue a statement) ⇨ publish 2 (issue a newsletter) ⇨ provide (issue a passport) issue noun ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ subject 另见subject条issue ♦︎ matter ♦︎ question ♦︎ concern ♦︎ itemThese are all words for sth that people are discussing or need to deal with. 这些词均表示正在讨论的或有待处理的问题、事项。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an issue / a matter / a question / an item relating to / concerning sth◆on an issue / a matter / a question◆an important issue / matter / question / concern / item◆a vital / key / major / serious / general / complex issue / matter / question / concern◆a controversial / contentious / sensitive issue / matter / question / item◆a difficult / delicate issue / matter / question◆the basic / fundamental / underlying issue / question / concern◆a / an political / moral / technical / economic / ethical / practical issue / matter / question / concern◆to discuss / consider / deal with / tackle / raise an issue / a matter / a question / a concern / an item◆to examine / explore / focus on / address an issue / a matter / a question / a concern◆to debate an issue / a matter / a question / an item◆to look at / touch on / bring up / broach / debate / clarify / decide / settle an issue / a matter / a question◆an issue / a matter / a question arises■ issue [countable] something important that people are discussing or arguing about 重要议题；争论的问题◆The union plans to raise the issue of overtime.工会打算提出加班的问题。◆This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it.这是个重大问题，我们需要多花些时间考虑。◆She usually writes about environmental issues.她通常写环境方面的题材。◆You're just avoiding the issue.你只不过是在回避问题。◆Don't confuse the issue.不要把问题弄复杂。◆What you say is interesting, but it does not affect the point at issue here.你说的很有意思，但与现在讨论的问题无关。■ matter [countable] something that you must discuss or deal with （须讨论或处理的）事情，问题◆It's a private matter.这是件私事。◆I always consulted him on matters of policy.我总是向他咨询一些政策方面的问题。◆The incident is definitely a matter for the police.这事肯定须由警方处理。◆That's a matter for you to take up with your boss.这个问题你得去和你的老板交涉。◆I don't have much experience in these matters.在这些事情上我没有多少经验。◆I wasn't prepared to let the matter drop (= stop discussing it).我没打算把这事搁下不提。ⓘ A matter [singular] is a situation that involves sth or depends on sth. * a matter意指“关乎⋯的事情”◆That's not a problem. It's simply a matter of letting people know in time.这没问题。不就是要及时告知大家么。◆She resigned over a matter of principle.她因为原则问题辞职了。◆Just as a matter of interest (= because it is interesting, not because it is important), how much did you pay for it?好奇问一下，你这是花多少钱买的？◆'I think this is the best so far.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion (= other people may think differently).'“我认为这是迄今为止最好的。”“唔，见仁见智吧。” ■ question [countable] something that you need or want to consider or deal with （待考虑或处理的）问题，事情，议题◆Let's look at the question of security.咱们来看一下安保问题。◆This raises fundamental questions about the nature of our society.这提出了关于我们社会性质的根本性问题。◆Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided).哪条路线更好些，这是个悬而未决的问题。NOTE 辨析 Matter or question?In many cases you can use either word. A matter is often sth practical that needs to be dealt with: people typically talk about, look at, discuss, debate, refer, pursue, deal with, handle, investigate, resolve or settle a matter. A question may also be practical, but is often sth more philosophical that is interesting to think about without actually coming to any conclusions: people typically think about, focus on, raise, address or ponder a question. However, all these collocates can be used with either word. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用。matter常指须处理的实际问题，通常与talk about、look at、discuss、debate、refer、pursue、deal with、handle、investigate、resolve或settle搭配。question也可指实际问题，但较常指哲学性问题，思考起来颇有意趣，实际上得不出任何结论，通常与think about、focus on、raise、address或ponder搭配。不过，所有这些词均可与这两个词搭配使用。■ concern [countable] something that is important to a person, an organization or society （对某人、组织或社会）重要的事情◆What are your main concerns as a writer?身为作家，你主要关注的是哪些问题？◆The overriding concern of the organizers is the safety of the participants.组织者首要关注的是参与者的安全问题。◆Environmental concerns have been thrust to the head of the party agenda.该党已将环境问题推为头等大事。 see also consideration ⇨ factor ■ item [countable] one thing on a list of things to buy, do or talk about 事项；项目◆What's the next item on the agenda?下一项议程是什么？◆Check the list carefully, item by item.逐项仔细核对一下清单。 chapter noun chapter ♦︎ issue ♦︎ part ♦︎ episode ♦︎ unit ♦︎ edition ♦︎ volume ♦︎ contents ♦︎ instalmentThese are all words for part of a book or story, or one of a number of books, newspapers, magazines, stories, or TV or radio programmes that are published or broadcast. 这些词均表示书或故事的章节、报刊的一期、电视或广播节目的一集等。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a / the first / second / next chapter / issue / part / episode / unit / edition / volume / instalment◆the final / last chapter / part / episode / unit / volume / instalment◆the January / February / March, etc. issue / edition of sth◆Monday's / Tuesday's / Wednesday's, etc. issue / edition / episode / instalment of sth◆to produce an issue / a part / an edition / an episode / a volume / an instalment◆to publish an issue / a part / an edition / a volume / an instalment◆to bring out an issue / an edition / a volume◆to show / broadcast / see / watch / miss a part / an episode / an edition / an instalment of sth◆to read a chapter / an issue / a part / a unit / an edition / a volume / an instalment◆an issue / a part / an edition appears / is out / comes out■ chapter [countable] a separate section of a book, usually with a number or title （书的）章，篇，回◆I've just finished Chapter 3.我刚完成第3章。◆Have you read the chapter on the legal system?你读过论述法律制度的那一章吗？■ issue [countable] one of a regular series of magazines or newspapers （报刊的）一期，期号◆I'm after the July issue of 'What Car?'.我在找《汽车指南》的7月号。■ part [countable] a section of a book, television series, etc., especially one that is published or broadcast separately （书、电视系列片等，尤指单独发行或播出的）部，集，篇◆an encyclopedia published in 25 weekly parts每周出版一部，共25部的百科全书◆Henry IV, Part II《亨利四世》第二篇◆The final part will be shown next Sunday evening.最后一集将在下周日晚上播出。■ episode / /ˈepɪsəʊd; NAmE ˈepɪsoʊd/ [countable] one part of a story that is broadcast on television or radio in several parts （电视连续剧或广播剧的）一集◆The soap opera is ending after 175 episodes.那出肥皂剧在播放175集后完结。■ unit [countable] one of the parts into which a textbook or series of lessons is divided （教材或系列课程的）单元◆The present perfect is covered in Unit 8.现在完成时在第8单元讲述。■ edition /ɪˈdɪʃn/ / [countable] a particular newspaper or magazine, or radio or television programme, especially one in a regular series （报刊或广播、电视节目的）一期，一辑◆Tonight's edition of 'Panorama' looks at unemployment.今晚这一辑《全景》探讨的是失业问题。◆The story was in Tuesday's edition of 'The New York Times'.这篇报道刊登在星期二那期的《纽约时报》上。■ volume [countable] a book, especially one that is part of a series of books （尤指成套书籍的）一卷，一册◆The encyclopedia is a huge work, running to 20 volumes.这套百科全书是大部头，共有20卷。NOTE 辨析 Issue, edition or volume? Issue is usually used to talk about magazines and journals; edition is usually used to talk about newspapers. Academic journals usually publish several issues each year; all the issues for one year are considered to belong to one volume of the journal. * issue通常指杂志期刊，edition通常指报纸。issue可指学术期刊的每一期，volume指全年各期的合订本。 see also volume ⇨ book ■ contents [plural] the different sections that are contained in a book （书的）目录，目次◆a table of contents (= the list at the front of the book) 目录◆a contents page目录页■ instalment (especially BrE) (NAmE usually installment) / /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/ / [countable] one of the parts of a story that appears regularly over a period of time in a newspaper, on television, etc. （报章连载小说的）一节；（电视连续剧的）一集◆Dickens completed the last instalment of Martin Chuzzlewit in June of that year.(Dickens originally wrote his stories in instalments for newspapers.) 那年6月，狄更斯完成了《马丁•瞿述伟》的最后一节。NOTE 辨析 Episode or instalment?An episode is a programme that forms part of a series on TV or radio; an instalment is used more often to talk about the parts of a story that appear in a magazine. When instalment is used to talk about TV or radio programmes, it often refers to one part of a very short series. * episode指电视或广播连续剧的一集，instalment更多指杂志连载故事的一节。谈及电视或广播节目时如用instalment，则常指短剧的一集◆Now for the second instalment of our exclusive three-part series.现在是我们独家播放的三集电视剧的第二集。 problem noun problem ♦︎ difficulty ♦︎ issue ♦︎ challenge ♦︎ trouble ♦︎ the matter ♦︎ complicationThese are all words for a thing or situation which is not easy to deal with or to understand. 这些词均表示难题、困难。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a problem / a difficulty / an issue / trouble / the matter / a complication with sth◆a problem / an issue / a challenge / trouble for sb◆further problems / difficulties / issues / challenges / trouble / complications◆the main problem / difficulty / issue / challenge / trouble◆(a) serious / real problem / difficulties / issue / challenge / trouble◆basic problems / difficulties / issues / trouble◆endless / severe problems / difficulties / trouble◆a major / minor problem / difficulty / issue / challenge / complication◆(a) big problem / issue / challenge / trouble◆to have problems / difficulties / issues / trouble◆to cause / avoid problems / difficulties / trouble / complications◆to create / bring / run into problems / difficulties / trouble◆to make difficulties / an issue of sth / trouble◆a problem / a difficulty / an issue / a complication arises / exists◆the problem / difficulty / trouble lies in sth■ problem [countable] a thing that is not easy to deal with or understand 棘手的问题；难题；困难◆Most students face the problem of funding themselves while they study.大部分学生在求学期间都会面临经济来源问题。◆Unemployment is a very real problem for graduates now.如今失业是毕业生面临的一个非常实际的问题。◆There's no history of heart problems (= disease connected with the heart) in our family.我们家族里没有心脏病史。◆It's a nice table. The only problem is it's too big for the room.这张桌子不错，唯一的问题是摆在房间里太大了。◆ (informal, spoken) 'But what am I supposed to do now?' 'Don't ask me－it's not my problem / that's your problem (= I don't care and you must deal with it yourself).“但是我现在该做什么呢？”“别问我－那不关我的事／那是你的事。”◆'Can I pay by credit card?' 'Yes, no problem.'“可以用信用卡付账吗？”“当然，没问题。” see also problematic ⇨ sensitive 2 ■ difficulty [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a thing or situation that is not easy to deal with 困难；难题；困境◆We've run into difficulties with the new project.我们在这个新项目上遇到了困难。◆He got into difficulties while swimming and had to be rescued.他游泳时遇险，只好靠人营救。◆She works with children with learning difficulties.她工作的对象是有学习障碍的孩子。◆The bank is in difficulty at the moment.目前那家银行正陷入困境。 see also difficulty ⇨ difficulty , difficult ⇨ difficult 1 2 NOTE 辨析 Problem or difficulty?To talk about one particular thing that is difficult to deal with use problem. * problem指一个特定的难题◆The problem first arose in 2003.这个问题首次出现在2003年。To talk about a number of things together that are difficult to deal with you can use problems or difficulties. 表示多个问题交织在一起的困境可用复数形式的problems或difficulties◆The project has been fraught with problems / difficulties from the start.该项目自一开始就困难重重。To talk about a situation that is full of problems, you can use difficulties or difficulty. 表示问题成堆的局面可以用difficulties或difficulty◆What should you do if you see someone in difficulties / difficulty in the water?如果看见有人被困水中，你会怎么办？ ■ issue [countable] (rather informal) a problem or worry that sb has with sth （有关某事的）问题，担忧◆Money is not an issue.钱不是问题。◆I don't think my private life is the issue here.我想现在问题并非在于我的私生活。◆I'm not bothered about the cost－you're the one who's making an issue of it.我不在乎花费－是你一直在拿花费大做文章。◆ (especially NAmE) She's always on a diet－she has issues about / with food.她总是在节食－她对吃的东西很注意。■ challenge [countable] (usually approving) a new or difficult task that tests sb's ability and skill 挑战；艰巨任务◆The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career.扮演这个角色将是他演艺生涯中最大的挑战。◆She has taken on some exciting new challenges with this job.做这个工作，她接受了一些令人兴奋的新挑战。ⓘ Unlike the other items in this group, a challenge is usually seen as a positive thing. 与本组其他词不同，challenge通常被看成是正面的事物◆an exciting / interesting challenge令人兴奋／感兴趣的挑战However, it is also used to describe a serious problem that you are determined to deal with in a positive way. 但也指决心要积极面对的严重问题◆Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face.环境破坏是我们面临的最严重的挑战之一。 see also challenging ⇨ difficult 1 ■ trouble [uncountable, countable] (disapproving) a problem or worry, or a situation that causes this 问题；忧虑；苦恼◆We've never had much trouble with vandals around here.我们这一带从来没有多少破坏公物的问题。◆He could make trouble for me if he wanted to.他要是折腾起来也够我受的。◆She was on the phone for an hour telling me all her troubles.她在电话上跟我吐苦水，讲了一小时。◆The trouble with you is you don't really want to work.你的问题是你根本就不想工作。■ the matter [singular] (especially spoken) used (to ask) if sb is upset or unhappy or if there is a problem （用于询问是否不高兴或是否有问题）苦恼，麻烦事◆What's the matter? Is there something wrong?怎么了？出什么事了吗？◆Is anything the matter?有什么问题吗？◆Is something the matter with Bob? He seems very down.鲍勃出什么事了吗？他看起来情绪很低落。◆'We've bought a new TV.' 'What was the matter with the old one?'“我们买了台新电视机。”“那台旧的怎么了？”◆What's the matter with you today (= why are you behaving like this)?你今天是怎么了？■ complication /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃn; NAmE ˌkɑːmplɪˈkeɪʃn/ [countable, uncountable] a thing that makes a situation more complicated or difficult 使更复杂化（或更困难）的事物◆The bad weather added a further complication to our journey.恶劣的天气给我们的旅行增添了更多的麻烦。 see also complicated ⇨ complex disagree verb disagree ♦︎ differ ♦︎ dispute ♦︎ be at odds ♦︎ take issue with sb ♦︎ not see eye to eye with sbThese are all words and expressions that can be used when people have different opinions about sth. 这些词语均表示意见不合、有分歧。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to disagree / differ / dispute / be at odds / take issue / not see eye to eye with sb / sth◆to disagree / differ / be at odds / take issue / not see eye to eye on sth◆to disagree / differ / be at odds / take issue over sth◆to disagree / differ / take issue about sth◆to disagree / differ as to sth◆to agree to disagree / differ■ disagree [intransitive] to have a different opinion about sth 持不同意见；有分歧；不同意◆Even friends disagree sometimes.即便是朋友有时候也有分歧。◆He disagreed with his parents on most things.他在大多数事情上都与父母意见不一。◆Some people disagree with this argument.有些人不同意这个论点。◆No, I disagree. I don't think it would be the right thing to do.不，我不赞成。我认为这样做不合适。◆She disagreed that building more roads was the only way to handle traffic congestion.她持反对意见，不认为多修公路是解决交通拥堵问题的唯一途径。 OPP agree ⇨ agree 1 see also disagreement ⇨ debate ■ differ [intransitive] (rather formal) to have a different opinion on sth from sb else 意见相左；持不同观点；不同意◆I have to differ with you on that.在那一点上我不能同意你的看法。◆Medical opinion differs as to how to treat the disease.关于如何治疗这种疾病，医学界有不同的看法。◆I think you're wrong. Let's just agree to differ.我认为你是错的。咱们还是各自保留不同意见吧。 see also difference ⇨ debate NOTE 辨析 Disagree or differ?If you disagree with sb you will probably tell them why and try to persuade them you are right. Differ is a more formal word and is used more to state the fact of disagreeing than the reasons for it. Only people can disagree; people or their opinions can differ. 用disagree表示不同意某人的观点时，很可能会告诉对方不同意的理由并设法说服对方。differ较正式，重点在于不同意的事实而非不同意的理由。disagree的主语只能是人，differ的主语可以是人或观点◆Medical opinion disagrees as to how to treat the disease. ■ dispute /dɪˈspjuːt, ˈdɪspjuːt/ [transitive, intransitive] to argue or disagree strongly with sb about sth, especially about who owns sth （尤指就归属问题）争论，辩论，争执◆The ownership of this land has been disputed for centuries.这片土地的归属问题已经争执了几个世纪。◆The United Nations recognizes the area as a disputed territory.联合国承认该地区为有争议的领土。◆The issue remains hotly disputed.这个问题仍在激烈辩论中。 see also dispute ⇨ debate noun ■ be at ˈodds idiom to disagree strongly with sb about sth 有分歧；意见相左◆He's always at odds with his father over politics.他在政治上总是与父亲意见相左。■ take ˈissue with sb idiom (took, taken) (formal) to start disagreeing or arguing about sth with sb 向某人提出异议；开始与某人辩论◆I must take issue with you on that point.就那一点我必须向你提出异议。■ not see eye to ˈeye with sb idiom to not share the same opinions as sb about sth 与某人看法不同◆The two of them have never seen eye to eye on politics.他们俩在政治上从未有过相同的看法。 publish1 verb publish results 公布结果publish a novel 出版小说publish ♦︎ issue ♦︎ release ♦︎ advertise ♦︎ print ♦︎ publicize ♦︎ circulateThese words all mean to make information known to the public. 这些词均表示公布、发布。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to issue / release / circulate sth to sb◆to publish / issue / release / print / circulate a report / details◆to publish / issue / release / print a document / statement / description◆to publish / issue / print an apology◆to publish / print a / an picture / photo / article◆to publish / advertise / publicize / circulate sth widely◆to publish / issue / release / advertise sth formally◆to publish / issue / release sth officially■ publish [transitive] to print a letter, article, photograph, etc. in a newspaper or magazine; to make sth available to the public on the Internet （在报刊上）发表，刊登；（在互联网上）发布◆The editors published a full apology in the following edition.编辑在随后的一期刊登了公开道歉。◆The report will be published on the Internet.该报告将在互联网上公布。ⓘ In formal language publish can also mean 'to make official information available to the public'. 在正式用语中，publish还表示“公布官方消息”◆The findings of the committee will be published on Friday.委员会的调查结果将于周五公布。 ▸ publication noun [uncountable] ◆The newspaper continues to defend its publication of the photographs.这家报纸继续为其刊登这些照片辩解。■ issue [transitive] (rather formal) to make information formally available to the public 宣布；公布；发布◆They issued a joint statement denying the charges.他们发表联合声明否认这些指控。◆The police have issued an appeal for witnesses.警方发出了寻找目击证人的呼吁。▸ issue noun [uncountable] ◆the issue of a joint statement by the French and German governments法德两国政府联合声明的发表■ release [transitive] (rather formal) to make information formally available to the public 宣布；公布；发布◆Police have released no further details about the accident.关于这次事故，警方没有透露更多的细节。NOTE 辨析 Publish, issue or release?These words can all be used to talk about things such as descriptions, reports, documents and statements being formally made available to the public. However, issue has the widest range of collocates in this meaning and is often found with words relating to announcements, for example declaration, proclamation, joint/public statement, notice and communiqué, as well as legal notices, such as summons, warrant and writ. Publish, but not issue or release, is also used to talk about letters and articles. 这三个词都指正式向公众发布说明、报告、文件和声明等。但是issue在表达此义时可以搭配的词范围最广，常与表示“公告”的词连用，如declaration、proclamation、joint/public statement、notice和communiqué，也与表示“法律令状”的词连用，如summons、warrant和writ。publish还可指发表信件和文章，但issue和release不可以。■ advertise [intransitive, transitive] to let people know that sth is going to happen, or that a job is available by giving details about it in a newspaper, on a notice in a public place, etc; to show or tell sth about yourself to other people （在报纸、公共场所公告牌等上）公布，征聘；展现，宣传（自己）◆We are currently advertising for a new sales manager.目前我们正公开征聘新的销售经理。◆We should have advertised the concert much more widely.我们本该为这场音乐会做更广泛的宣传。◆If I were you, I wouldn't advertise the fact that you don't have a work permit.我要是你，就不会到处声张没有工作许可证这件事。 see also advertise ⇨ advertise ▸ advertisement noun [uncountable] ◆We are employing an assistant to help with the advertisement of the group's activities.我们雇了一个助手帮我们宣传团队活动。■ print [transitive] to publish sth in printed form 登载；刊登；发表◆The photo was printed in all the national newspapers.这张照片刊登在全国各大报纸上。◆The magazine was sued for printing a libellous article about her family.这家杂志因刊登了诽谤她家人的文章而被起诉。■ publicize (BrE also pressurise) / /ˈpʌblɪsaɪz/ / [transitive] to make sth known to the public 宣传；宣扬；传播◆They flew to Europe to publicize the plight of the refugees.他们飞往欧洲宣讲难民的惨状。◆In a much publicized speech (= that has received a lot of attention on television, in newspapers, etc.) she condemned the government for its inactivity.在一个受到广泛关注的演讲中，她指责政府不作为。NOTE 辨析 Advertise or publicize?People usually advertise jobs or events in print, in a newspaper, on public notices or on the Internet. People publicize events or information by talking about them a lot in public or holding special events, which then get reported on television, in newspapers and on the Internet. * advertise通常指在报纸、公告牌或互联网上刊登征聘广告或宣传活动。publicize指反复公开谈论或举办特别活动，电视、报纸和互联网等媒体随后会对其报道。■ circulate /ˈsɜːkjəleɪt; NAmE ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt/ [transitive] (rather formal) to send information to all the people in a group 传送；传递；传阅◆The document will be circulated to all members.这份文件将给所有成员传阅。 publish2 verb publish results 公布结果publish a novel 出版小说publish ♦︎ issue ♦︎ print ♦︎ releaseThese words all mean to produce sth such as a book, magazine or CD, and sell it to the public. 这些词均表示出版、发行。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to publish / issue / print / release a book◆to publish / issue / print a booklet / brochure / newsletter / leaflet / pamphlet◆to publish / issue / release a new title / edition◆to issue / release a / an CD / single / album◆to issue / print banknotes◆to publish / release sth on CD-ROM◆to issue / release sth on CD◆to be newly / recently published / issued / released◆to be privately published / printed■ publish [transitive, intransitive] to produce a book, magazine, CD-ROM, etc. and sell it to the public; (of an author) to have your work printed and sold to the public 出版，发行（书籍、杂志、光盘等）；（作者）发表（作品）◆He works for a company that publishes reference books.他在一家工具书出版公司工作。◆Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM.我们的大部分书籍也制成光盘发行。◆She hasn't published anything for years.她好几年没有发表作品了。◆University teachers are under pressure to publish.大学教师有发表文章的压力。▸ publication noun [uncountable] ◆the publication of his first novel他第一部小说的出版■ issue [transitive] (rather formal) to produce sth such as a magazine, new book or CD and sell it to the public; to offer new stamps, coins or shares in a company for sale to the public 出版，发行（杂志、新书、光盘等）；发售（邮票、硬币或股票）◆We issue a monthly newsletter.我们出版通讯月刊。◆The Royal Mail issued a special set of stamps to mark the occasion.英国皇家邮政为这一盛事特别发行了一套纪念邮票。▸ issue noun [uncountable] ◆I bought a set of the new stamps on the date of issue.我在首发日购买了一套新邮票。NOTE 辨析 Publish or issue? Publish is the usual word for talking about producing books for sale to the public. * publish是表示出版发行书籍的常用词◆a company that publishes reference books一家工具书出版公司◆a company that issues reference books However, if you are talking about a particular book, especially a new one, you can use either word. 但如果指某本书，尤其是新书出版或发行，两个词可以通用◆They have just published / issued a new edition.他们刚刚发行了新版。 Issue is used more frequently with words relating to smaller publications produced by organizations, such as booklet, newsletter, leaflet or pamphlet, although publish can also be used with these. * issue较多与由组织机构制作的小规模出版物连用，如booklet、newsletter、leaflet或pamphlet。当然publish也可与这些词连用。 ■ print [transitive] to produce books, newspapers, etc. by printing them in large quantities 印刷◆They printed 30 000 copies of the book.这本书他们印了3万册。◆The firm specializes in printing calendars.这家公司专门印制日历。■ release [transitive] to make a film, book, CD or other product available to the public 发行（电影、书籍、光盘等）◆When was the film first released?这部影片什么时候首映？◆There have been a lot of new products released onto the market.已经有很多新产品投放市场。▸ release noun [uncountable] ◆The movie goes on general release (= will be widely shown in cinemas) next week.这部影片将于下周公开放映。 provide verb provide ♦︎ give ♦︎ supply ♦︎ yield ♦︎ issue ♦︎ lend ♦︎ put sth upThese words all mean to make sth available for sb to use. 这些词均表示提供、给予。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to provide / supply / put up sth for sb◆to give / supply / issue / lend sth to sb◆to provide / supply / issue sb with sth◆to provide / give / supply / issue equipment / details / information◆to provide / give / supply / put up funds◆to provide / give / supply / lend protection◆to provide / give / supply a service◆to provide / give / supply housing / assistance◆to provide / give / lend support / credibility / weight / credence◆to provide / give / yield / issue a dividend◆to provide / give / yield a / an improvement / profit / result / return / revenue◆to provide / give / supply an alibi / alternative / answer◆to provide / give / supply / issue sth free (of charge)■ provide [transitive] (rather formal, especially written) to make sth available for sb to use 提供；供应；给予◆The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care.这家医院承诺提供最好的医疗服务。◆Please answer questions in the space provided.请在留出的空白处答题。◆The report was not expected to provide any answers.人们没指望这个报告会给出什么答案。▸ provision / /prəˈvɪʒn/ / noun [uncountable, countable, usually singular] ◆educational / housing provision提供受教育机会；住房供应◆The provision of specialist teachers is being increased.专业教师的师资人数正在增加。■ give (gave, given) [transitive] to provide sb with sth 提供；供给；供应◆They were all thirsty so I gave them a drink.他们都渴了，于是我给了他们饮料。◆Give me your name and address.告诉我你的姓名和地址。◆I was hoping you would give me a job.我还盼着你能给我一份工作呢。◆She wants a job that gives her more responsibility.她想得到一份职责更多的工作。◆He was given a new heart in a five-hour operation.经过五个小时的手术，他有了一颗新的心脏。◆They couldn't give me any more information.他们不能给我提供更多的信息。◆I'll give you (= allow you to have) ten minutes to prepare your answer.我给你十分钟的时间准备如何回答。◆He gives Italian lessons to his colleagues.他给同事们上意大利语课。NOTE 辨析 Provide or give? Provide is more formal than give, used especially in written English. Provide is often used when sth is being made available to people in general, or to sb who is not mentioned; give is more often used when sth is being made available to a particular person. * provide比give要正式些，尤用于书面语。provide常指为大众或未曾提到的人提供某物。give常指把东西提供给特定的人◆The hospital aims to provide the best possible medical care.这家医院旨在提供最好的医疗服务。◆We want to give you the best possible care.我们希望给你最好的照顾。 ■ supply [transitive] (rather formal) to provide sb/sth with sth that they need or want, especially in large quantities （尤指大量）供应，供给，提供◆Foreign governments supplied the rebels with arms.一些外国政府向叛乱分子提供武器。◆Here is a list of foods supplying our daily vitamin needs.这里列出了能为我们提供日常所需维生素的食物。◆She was jailed for supplying drugs.她因供应毒品被监禁。◆This one power station keeps half the country supplied with electricity.仅这一个发电站就能供应全国一半的电力。 see also supply ⇨ supply noun ▸ supply noun [uncountable] ◆the electricity supply供电◆The UN has agreed to allow the supply of emergency aid.联合国已同意提供紧急援助。■ yield / /jiːld/ / [transitive] (rather formal, especially business 尤用于商业) to produce or provide sth, for example a profit or result 产生（利润或结果等）；提供◆Higher-rate deposit accounts yield good returns.较高息的存款账户能产生丰厚的收益。◆The research has yielded useful information.这项研究提供了有用的信息。 see also yield ⇨ output noun ■ issue [transitive, often passive] (rather formal) to provide sb with sth, especially officially （正式）发给，供给◆We can issue a passport within a day.我们能在一天之内发放护照。◆New members will be issued with a temporary identity card.新成员将获发临时身份证。◆Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them.工作许可证只发给了5%的申请人。■ lend (lent, lent) [transitive] to provide help or support to a person, theory or cause 为（人、理论或事业）给予，提供（帮助或支持）◆I was more than happy to lend my support to such a good cause.我非常乐意为这样美好的事业出一份力。◆He came along to lend me moral support.他来给我精神支持。■ ˌput sth ˈup phrasal verb (putting, put, put) (rather informal, especially business 尤用于商业) to provide or lend money 提供，借出（资金）◆A local businessman has put up the £500 000 needed to save the club.一名当地商人拿出了拯救该俱乐部所需的50万英镑。 |