That's a good idea.那是个好主意。I've an idea where it might be.我想到它可能在哪儿了。illusionthe wrong ideapurposethe whole idea of doing sthsenseget an idea of what sth is likeview1He had some very strange ideas about education.idea ♦︎ instinct ♦︎ feeling ♦︎ hunch ♦︎ inkling ♦︎ suspicion ♦︎ intuition ♦︎ premonition ♦︎ forebodingThese are all words for a feeling that you have that sth is true or that sth is happening, even though you do not have any evidence.这些词均表示感觉、预感、直觉。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an idea / an instinct / a feeling / a hunch / an inkling / a suspicion / an intuition / a premonition / a foreboding about sth◆an idea / an instinct / a feeling / a hunch / an inkling / a suspicion / an intuition / a premonition / a foreboding that...◆sb's first idea / instinct / inkling / suspicion◆a vague idea / feeling / inkling / suspicion◆a gut instinct / feeling / intuition◆to have an idea / an instinct / a feeling / a hunch / an inkling / a suspicion / an intuition / a premonition / a foreboding◆to get the idea / the feeling / an inkling / a premonition◆to give sb the idea / the feeling / an inkling◆to follow / go with your instinct / hunch / intuition◆to confirm sb's instinct / feeling / hunch / suspicion / intuition■idea [singular] a feeling that you have about where sth is, who sb is, or what is happening, even though you are not completely sure（认为某物可能在哪儿、某人可能是谁或可能发生什么事的）感觉◆I had an idea of where it might be.我想到了它可能在哪儿。◆What gave you the idea that he'd be here?是什么让你想到他会在这里？◆I have a pretty good idea who might have said that.我心里很明白说那话的人可能是谁。◆He hadn't had the slightest idea about what had been going on.他对所发生的事情毫不知情。■instinct [countable] a feeling that makes you believe that sth is true, even though it is not based on facts or reason直觉◆Her instincts about him had been right.她对他的直觉是正确的。◆Marshall's gut instinct(= basic instinct) was to turn and run.马歇尔当时的本能反应是转身就跑。 see also instinctive ⇨ natural■feeling [singular] an idea that makes you believe that sth is true, especially sth unpleasant, based on what you feel rather than on facts or reason（尤指对不祥之事的）感觉◆I had a nasty feeling that she was lying to me.我有个不好的感觉：她在对我说谎。◆He suddenly had the feeling of being followed.他突然觉得有人在跟踪自己。NOTE辨析 Instinct or feeling?A feeling in this meaning is usually a feeling that one particular unpleasant thing is true; your instincts may be more general－all the feelings you have about a particular person or situation－and they may be positive or negative. * feeling表达此义时通常指对特定事物的不祥之感；instinct 可能较为笼统，指对特定的人或情况的整体感觉，可好可坏◆Her instincts had been right－he was someone who could be trusted.她的直觉是对的，他是个可以信赖的人。◆Her feelings about him had been right.■hunch [countable] (ratherinformal) a feeling that sth is true even though you do not have any evidence to prove it预感；直觉◆My hunch is that the burglars are still in the area.我有一种直觉，那些入室窃贼还在此地没走。◆I didn't know for certain－I was just going on a hunch.我也拿不准，我只是凭直觉行事。ⓘ Hunch is used especially when you are talking about the solution to a crime or mystery. * hunch尤在探讨如何侦破罪案或解开谜团时使用。■inkling [countable, usually singular] a slight knowledge of sth that is happening or about to happen（对正在或即将发生之事的）略知◆He didn't have the slightest inkling of what was going on.他对正在发生的事一无所知。■suspicion [countable] a feeling or belief that sth is true, especially sth unpleasant, even though you do not know for certain（尤指对不祥之事的）感觉，看法◆I had a horrible suspicion that we'd come to the wrong station.我感觉不妙：我们可能找错车站了。 see also suspect ⇨ suppose■intuition / /ˌɪntjuˈɪʃn; NAmEˌɪntuˈɪʃn/ [countable] an idea or strong feeling that sth is true even though you cannot explain why直觉◆I had an intuition that something awful was about to happen.我直觉，要出乱子了。 see also intuitive ⇨ natural■premonition /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃn, ˌpreməˈnɪʃn/ / [countable] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) a feeling that sth is going to happen, especially sth unpleasant（尤指不祥的）预感◆a premonition of disaster大祸临头的预感◆He had a premonition that he would never see her again.他有一种将再也见不到她的预感。■foreboding /fɔːˈbəʊdɪŋ; NAmEfɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/ [uncountable, countable] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) a strong feeling that sth unpleasant or dangerous is going to happen（对不祥或危险之事的）强烈预感◆The letter filled him with foreboding.那封信让他充满了不祥的预感。◆He knew from her face that his forebodings had been justified.他从她的脸上看出，自己不祥的预感应验了。NOTE辨析 Premonition or foreboding?A premonition is usually a feeling that a particular unpleasant thing is going to happen; foreboding is a general sense that sth bad is going to happen, although you do not know exactly what. * premonition通常是对某件不祥之事将要发生的预感；foreboding指笼统的不祥的预感，并不确知将要发生什么事。
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bend ♦︎ kneel ♦︎ crouch ♦︎ bow ♦︎ squat ♦︎ stoop ♦︎ duck ♦︎ hunch ♦︎ hunker down ♦︎ curtsyThese words all mean to move your body into a position near the ground and/or with your head downwards.这些词均表示弯下身。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to bend / kneel / crouch / bow / squat / stoop / duck / hunch / hunker down◆to bend / bow / duck your head■bend(bent, bent) [intransitive, transitive](especially of sb's body or head) to lean in a particular direction; to make your body, head, arm, leg, etc. lean or move in a particular direction（尤指人的身体或头部）倾斜，偏向；（使身体、头、四肢等）弯曲◆He bent and kissed her.他低下头吻了她。◆She bent forward to pick up the newspaper.她弯腰去捡报纸。◆She was bent over her desk writing a letter.她正伏案写信。◆Bend your knees, keeping your back straight.曲膝，背部挺直。■kneel(knelt, knelt; NAmE alsokneeled, kneeled) [intransitive] to be in or move into a position where your body is supported on your knees, with the lower legs bent back跪；跪着；跪下◆We knelt down on the ground to examine the tracks.我们跪在地上察看踪迹。◆He knelt and prayed for guidance.他跪下来祷告，祈求得到指引。■crouch [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to lower your body close to the ground by bending your legs under you蹲；蹲下；蹲伏◆He crouched down beside her.他在她的旁边蹲了下来。◆Doyle crouched behind a hedge.多伊尔蹲在篱笆后面。▸crouch
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[singular] ◆She dropped to a crouch.她俯身蹲了下来。■bow / /baʊ/ / [intransitive, transitive] to move your head or the top half of your body forwards and downwards as a sign of respect or as a greeting; to move your head forwards and downwards鞠躬；低头◆He bowed low to the assembled crowd.他向集结的人群深深地鞠了一躬。◆She bowed her head in shame.她羞愧地低下了头。▸bow
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[countable] ◆He gave her a deep bow.他向她深深地鞠了一躬。■squat /skwɒt; NAmEskwɑːt/ (-tt-) [intransitive] to sit on your heels with your knees bent up close to your body蹲坐；蹲◆Children were squatting on the floor.孩子们蹲在地板上。■stoop [intransitive] to bend your body forwards and downwards; to stand or walk with your head and shoulders bent forwards俯身；弯腰；（站立或行走时）弓背◆She stooped down to pick up the child.她俯身抱起孩子。◆He tends to stoop because he's so tall.他个子太高了，所以常常弓着背。▸stoop
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[singular] ◆He walks with a slight stoop.他走路时背微驼。■duck [intransitive, transitive] to move your head or body downwards quickly in order to avoid being hit or seen低下头，弯下身（以免被打中或看见）◆He had to duck as he came through the door.他进门时得弯下身来。◆She just managed to duck out of sight.她总算避开了别人的视线。◆He ducked the first few blows, then started to fight back.他躲开前几拳后便开始反击。■hunch [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition总是与副词或介词连用) to bend the top part of your body forwards and raise your shoulders and back弓身；弓背；耸肩◆She leaned forward, hunching over the desk.她身体前倾，伏在写字台上。◆He hunched his shoulders and thrust his hands deep into his pockets.他耸着肩，双手深深地插进衣袋。■ˌhunker ˈdown
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(especially NAmE, ratherinformal) to squat蹲坐；蹲◆He hunkered down beside her.他挨着她蹲下。■curtsy ( curtsey) [intransitive] to bend your knees with one foot in front of the other, done by a woman or girl as a sign of respect to sb very important, or as part of a dance（女子）行屈膝礼◆She curtsied to the Queen.她向女王行了屈膝礼。▸curtsy ( curtsey)