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approach verb
⇨ approach (profits approaching $30 million) ⇨ come 1 (a train approaches) ⇨ come 2 (winter approaches) ⇨ tackle (approach a problem)approach noun
⇨ arrival 1 (the approach of winter) ⇨ offer 1 (make an approach to a local company for sponsorship) ⇨ way 1 (a different approach to the problem) approach verb approach ♦︎ touch ♦︎ approximate ♦︎ border on sth ♦︎ verge on sth ♦︎ be getting on for sthThese words all mean to come close to, or just reach, sth in amount, level or quality. 这些词均表示接近或刚好达到一定的数量、水平或质量。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to border on / verge on paranoia / hysteria / fanaticism / contempt / arrogance◆to border on / verge on the insane / obsessive◆to approach / be getting on for midnight / three o'clock / tea time / lunchtime, etc.■ approach [transitive] (rather formal) to come close to sth in amount, level or quality （在数量、水平或质量上）接近◆They have just announced profits approaching $30 million.他们刚刚宣布了有近3 000万元的利润。◆Few writers approach his richness of language.他语言之丰富很少有作家能望其项背。■ touch [transitive] to just reach a particular level 刚刚达到（某一水平）◆The speedometer was touching 90.速度表跳到了90。■ approximate /əˈprɒksɪmeɪt; NAmE əˈprɑːksɪmeɪt/ [transitive, intransitive] (formal) to come close to sth in nature, amount, level or quality （在性质、数量、水平或质量上）接近，近似◆The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible.这些动物是在尽量近似自然的条件下饲养的。◆His story approximates to the facts that we already know.他的陈述和我们已掌握的事实接近。■ ˈborder on sth phrasal verb to come very close to being sth, especially an extreme or unpleasant quality or emotion 近乎，濒于（尤指极端或不愉快的特征或情绪）◆His devotion bordered on the obsessive.他专注到近乎痴迷的程度。◆She felt an anxiety bordering on hysteria.她感觉到一种近乎歇斯底里的焦虑。■ ˈverge on sth phrasal verb to border on sth 近乎；濒于◆Some of his suggestions verged on the outrageous.他的一些建议都快到了荒唐的地步。◆She felt a dislike for him verging on contempt.她觉得自己对他的厌恶几乎到了鄙视的程度。NOTE 辨析 Border on sth or verge on sth?There is no real difference in meaning between these two words. Border on sth is about twice as frequent as verge on sth, which is slightly more literary. 这两种表达方式在含义上没有实质差别，border on sth的使用频率约是verge on sth的两倍，而后者文学性稍强。■ be getting on for sth idiom (especially BrE, rather informal) to be nearly a particular time, age or number, especially a late time or old age 接近（某一时间、年龄或数目，尤指晚些时候或晚年）◆It must be getting on for midnight.一定快到午夜了。◆He's getting on for eighty.他差不多八十岁了。 come1 verb come here 到这里来when the time comes 当时机到来时come ♦︎ approach ♦︎ draw ♦︎ come along ♦︎ near ♦︎ close in ♦︎ convergeThese words all mean to move to or towards a person or place. 这些词均表示移至、接近、靠近。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to come / draw in / into sth◆to come / draw up / up to sb / sth◆to close in / converge on sb / sth◆to come / draw close / near / closer / nearer◆to slowly come / approach / draw / close in on sb■ come (came, come) [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) to go towards a particular place or to a particular event; to go towards sb/sth in a particular way or from a particular distance 来◆He came into the room and shut the door.他进了房间，把门关上。◆She came to work wearing a very smart suit.她穿着非常时髦的套装来上班。◆Come here!到这儿来！◆Come and see us soon!快点来看我们吧！◆ (NAmE) Come see us soon!快点来看我们吧！◆Here comes Jo (= Jo is coming)!乔来啦！◆He's come all the way from Tokyo.他从东京远道而来。◆Why don't you come with us?为什么不和我们一起来呢？◆It looks as if there's a storm coming.看上去好像暴风雨要来了。◆The kids came running into the room.孩子们跑着进屋来了。ⓘ Come is usually used from the point of view of the person or place that sb is moving to or towards. * come一般指朝说话者所在的方位移动。 OPP go ⇨ go 1 see also coming ⇨ arrival 1 ■ approach [intransitive, transitive] (rather formal) to come near or towards sb/sth 靠近；接近◆We could hear the train approaching.我们听到火车驶近的声音。◆Police said the suspect should not be approached.警方说不应接近嫌犯。◆She approached the crossroads cautiously.她小心地接近十字路口。 see also approach ⇨ arrival 1 ■ draw (drew, drawn) [intransitive] (written) (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to move in the direction mentioned, usually towards sb/sth （向某个方向，通常朝某人或某物）移动，行进◆The train drew into the station.火车进站。◆Their car drew alongside ours.他们的汽车与我们的并排行驶。◆She waved to me as I drew up (= arrived in a car and stopped).我把车停下来的时候她朝我挥了挥手。◆As he drew near, I could see that he was limping.当他走近时，我看到他一瘸一拐的。■ ˌcome aˈlong phrasal verb (came, come)to come closer and then arrive at a place 逐渐抵达；到达◆We'll get the next bus that comes along.我们要坐下一趟来的公共汽车。◆I'd hate someone to come along and see me like this.我讨厌我这样子被过来的人看见。■ near [intransitive, transitive] (formal) to come nearer to sb/sth 接近；靠近；临近◆As the bus neared we could see someone waving.公共汽车靠近时，我们看到有个人在挥手。◆We were obviously nearing the airport.我们显然快到机场了。■ ˌclose ˈin phrasal verb to move nearer to sb/sth, especially in order to attack or capture them （尤指为了进攻或捕获）逼近，靠近◆They knew the police were closing in.他们知道警察在逼近。◆It was a shark closing in for the kill.那是一条鲨鱼在逼近，准备捕杀猎物。◆Rebel troops were closing in on the city.叛军正要围攻那座城市。■ converge /kənˈvɜːdʒ; NAmE kənˈvɜːrdʒ/ [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition, especially on 通常与副词或介词连用，尤其是on) (of people or vehicles) to move towards a place from different directions and form a crowd there （人或车辆）汇集，聚集，集中◆Thousands of supporters converged on Washington for the rally.成千上万的支持者从四面八方汇聚华盛顿举行集会。 come2 verb come here 到这里来when the time comes 当时机到来时come ♦︎ arrive ♦︎ approach ♦︎ near ♦︎ draw nearThese words all relate to a time or event that comes or happens, especially one that you have been waiting for. 这些词均表示时间到来或事件发生，尤指如期而至。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆spring / summer / autumn / fall / winter comes / arrives / approaches / draws near◆the day / time comes / arrives / approaches / draws near◆to come / arrive early / late◆to finally come / arrive■ come (come, come) [intransitive](of a particular time) to be now （某一时刻）到来，来临◆When the moment actually came, I began to feel a little nervous.当那一刻真的来临时，我开始感觉有些紧张。◆Business improved as Christmas came nearer.圣诞节临近，生意有所改善。◆The deadline came and went, but there was no reply from them.最后期限到了，又过去了，但他们一直没有回复。■ arrive [intransitive] (written) (of a time or event) to come or happen, especially after you have been waiting for it （尤指等待的时刻或事件）到来，发生◆The day of the wedding finally arrived.婚礼这一天终于到了。◆The age of industrialization had arrived.工业化时代已经来到了。■ approach [intransitive, transitive] to come closer in time （时间上）接近，临近◆The deadline was fast approaching.截止期限很快就到了。◆He was approaching a turning point in his life.他即将面临自己人生的转折点。■ near [intransitive, transitive] (rather formal) to come close in time （时间上）接近，临近◆It was nearing midnight.快午夜了。◆The project is nearing completion.这个项目就要完成了。◆Many of the teachers were nearing retirement.许多教师临近退休。■ draw near (drew, drawn) [intransitive] (rather formal) to come close in time （时间上）接近，临近◆The time for her departure was drawing near.她离开的日子越来越近了。 tackle verb ➡ See also the entries for ⇨ confront, ⇨ deal with sb/sth and ⇨ face 另见confront 条、deal with sb/sth条和face条tackle ♦︎ address ♦︎ approach ♦︎ grapple ♦︎ get/come to grips with sthThese words all mean to make an effort to deal with a problem or difficult situation. 这些词均表示努力解决难题或应对困境。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to grapple / get to grips with sth◆to tackle / address / approach / grapple with / get to grips with a problem◆to tackle / address / approach / grapple with a / an question / issue◆to tackle / address / approach / get to grips with a task◆to tackle / address / grapple with a crisis■ tackle [transitive] to make a determined effort to deal with a problem or difficult situation 应付，处理，解决（难题或困境）◆The government is determined to tackle inflation.政府决心解决通货膨胀问题。◆Firefighters tackled a blaze in a garage last night.昨夜一车库起火，消防队员前去扑救。■ address [transitive] (formal) to think about a problem or situation and decide how you are going to deal with it 设法解决；处理；对付◆Your essay does not address the real issues.你的论文没有论证实质问题。◆We must address ourselves to the problem of traffic pollution.我们必须设法解决交通污染问题。■ approach /əˈprəʊtʃ; NAmE əˈproʊtʃ/ [transitive] to start dealing with a problem or task in a particular way （以某种方式）着手处理，对付（难题或任务）◆What's the best way of approaching this problem?怎样处理这个问题最好？ see also approach ⇨ way noun 1 ■ grapple [transitive] (especially written) to try hard to deal with a difficult problem or situation 努力解决（难题或困境）◆The new government has yet to grapple with the problem of air pollution.新政府还须尽力解决空气污染问题。◆I was grappling to find an answer to his question.我正在努力解决他的问题。NOTE 辨析 Tackle or grapple? Grapple suggests that sb is having a lot of trouble solving a problem; tackle suggests that sb is approaching the problem with a lot of energy and determination and is more likely to succeed. * grapple意味着解决问题困难重重；tackle意味着处理问题时精力十足，决心很大，更有可能成功。■ get to ˈgrips with sth■ come to ˈgrips with sth idiom (getting, got, got; NAmE spoken getting, got, gotten; came, come)to begin to understand and deal with sth difficult 开始理解并着手处理难题◆I'm slowly getting to grips with the language.我开始慢慢掌握这门语言。◆They have so far failed to come to grips with the ecological problems.迄今为止，他们对生态问题的处理是失败的。 arrival1 noun the arrival of the train 火车到达new arrivals 新到者arrival ♦︎ appearance ♦︎ coming ♦︎ advent ♦︎ approach ♦︎ entranceThese are all words for an act of reaching a place or for sth new beginning. 这些词均表示到达、出现。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sb's / sth's arrival / appearance at / in sth◆a sudden arrival / appearance / entrance◆sb / sth's imminent arrival / appearance / approach◆a dramatic arrival / appearance / entrance◆to signal sb / sth's arrival / coming / advent / approach / entrance◆to announce sb / sth's arrival / coming / advent / approach◆to await sb / sth's arrival / appearance / coming / approach◆the arrival / coming / advent / approach of spring◆the arrival / coming / advent of television / the railways■ arrival [countable, usually singular, uncountable] an act of reaching a place; the time when new technology is introduced 到达；（新技术的）引进◆Her arrival was a complete surprise.她的到来令人十分惊讶。◆A rainstorm greeted our arrival.我们到达时下起了暴雨。◆We apologize for the late arrival of the Paris train.我们为巴黎火车误点表示歉意。◆There are 30 arrivals and departures at the ferry terminal daily.渡船码头每天有30艘船抵港和离港。◆Tea will be served on arrival at the hotel.旅客一到旅馆即刻奉茶。◆the arrival of pay TV收费电视的引进 OPP departure ⇨ departure 1 ■ appearance [countable, usually singular] the arrival of sb/sth which is seen by other people, especially when it is not expected; the moment at which sth begins to exist or starts to be seen or used （尤指突然的）抵达，到来；出现；首次使用◆They were startled by the young man's sudden appearance.那年轻人突然出现，吓了他们一跳。◆I suppose I'd better put in an appearance at the party (= go there for a short time).我想我最好还是在聚会上露个面。◆Gas lighting made its first appearance in 1802.煤气照明首次出现于1802年。OPP disappearance ⇨ disappear ■ coming [countable, usually singular] an act of arriving; the time when sth new begins 到来；（新事物的）来临◆Her coming meant that the department could complete the project on time.她的到来意味着该部门能够按时完成这个项目了。◆From her window she could watch the comings and goings of visitors.她从窗户可以看到访客来来往往。◆Many jobs were lost with the coming of modern technology.随着现代技术的引进，许多工作岗位不复存在了。 OPP going ⇨ departure 1 see also come ⇨ come 1 ■ advent / /ˈædvent/ / [singular] (formal, written) the arrival of an important time, person or invention （重要时刻、人物或发明的）出现，到来◆The fighting continued until the advent of winter.战斗一直持续到冬天来临。◆Before the advent of the railways, communications were slow and difficult.铁路出现之前，交通联系缓慢且艰难。■ approach [singular] movement nearer to sb/sth in distance or time （在距离或时间上的）靠近，接近◆She hadn't heard his approach.她没听到他走近的声音。◆They felt apprehensive about the approach of war.他们担心战争会到来。 see also approach ⇨ come verb 1 ■ entrance [countable, usually singular] the act of entering a room, building or place, especially in a way that people notice （尤指引人注目的）进入，出场，登场◆A fanfare signalled the entrance of the king.响亮的喇叭奏乐预示国王驾到。◆After so many years in show business he knew how to make an entrance.在演艺界这么多年，他知道如何登场。◆The hero makes his entrance (= comes onto the stage) in scene two.男主角在第二场出场。 OPP exit ⇨ departure 1 see also enter ⇨ enter offer1 noun an offer of help 主动提出帮忙an offer of £2 500 for the car 出价2 500英镑买这辆汽车offer ♦︎ approach ♦︎ overture ♦︎ advances ♦︎ proposalThese are all words for an act of suggesting that you do sth for sb, or that sb does sth with you. 这些词均表示主动提议、建议、要求。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an offer / an approach / overtures / advances / a proposal to sb◆an offer / overtures / a proposal of sth◆an offer / a proposal of marriage◆(a) friendly offer / approach / overtures◆to make / receive an offer / an approach / overtures / advances / a proposal◆to reject sb's offer / approach / overtures / advances / proposal◆to respond to / spurn sb's offer / overtures / advances / proposal◆to accept / decline / refuse / turn down an offer / a proposal■ offer [countable] an act of suggesting that you do sth for sb or that you give sth to sb 主动提议；建议◆Thank you for your kind offer of help.谢谢你好意提出帮忙。◆I accepted her offer to pay.她要付款，我同意了。◆I took him up on his offer of a loan.他主动借钱给我，我接受了。◆You can't just turn down offers of work like that.人家给你工作，你不能就那样一一谢绝呀。■ approach [countable] (rather formal) an act of speaking to sb about sth, especially when making an offer or request 接洽；建议；要求◆The club has made an approach to a local company for sponsorship.俱乐部已经向一家本地公司寻求赞助。◆She resented his persistent approaches.她对他没完没了的纠缠极为反感。▸ approach verb [transitive] ◆We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product.一些对我们的产品感兴趣的公司已和我们接洽。■ overture /ˈəʊvətʃʊə(r), ˈəʊvətjʊə(r); NAmE ˈoʊvərtʃər, ˈoʊvərtʃʊr/ [countable, usually plural] a suggestion or action by which sb tries to make friends, start a business relationship or have discussions with sb else 友好姿态；建议◆He began making overtures to a number of merchant banks.他开始主动同一些投资银行接触。◆Maggie was never one to reject a friendly overture.玛吉从来不会拒绝别人友好的表示。NOTE 辨析 Approach or overture? Approach is often used to talk about a more businesslike way of speaking to sb; overture suggests more of an attempt to persuade sb to like you or want to do business with you. * approach常意味着公事公办的口吻，overture多意味着企图博得某人好感或想博得某人与你做生意。■ advances [plural] (rather formal) attempts to start a sexual relationship with sb 勾引；求爱；追求◆He had made advances to one of his students.他曾追求过他的一个学生。◆She rejected his sexual advances.她拒绝了他的性要求。ⓘ Advances are often described as amorous or sexual, but even when no adjective is used, the sexual meaning is understood. * advance前常用amorous或sexual来修饰，但即使前面没有形容词，性的含义也是可以领会的。■ proposal [countable] an act of formally asking sb to marry you 求婚◆She had been hoping for a sweet old-fashioned proposal of marriage.她一直期待着那种甜蜜的旧式求婚方式。ⓘ Proposal also has the much more frequent and general meaning of a formal suggestion or plan. * proposal更常见、更通用的意思是提议、提案。 see also proposal ⇨ proposal ▸ propose verb [intransitive, transitive] ◆He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse.他担心他若求婚，她会拒绝。◆She proposed to me!她向我求婚了！◆to propose marriage求婚 way1 noun in a friendly way 以友好的方式the easiest way to do it 做这事最简便的方法the quickest way home 最快的回家之路way ♦︎ approach ♦︎ style ♦︎ mannerThese are all words for the particular way in which sb does sth. 这些词均表示作风、处事方式。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a way / style / manner of (doing) sth◆in a (...) way / style / manner◆a traditional / conventional / different way / approach / style / manner◆a / an casual / informal / formal way / approach / style / manner◆the usual way / approach / style / manner◆a new way / approach / style◆an effective way / approach / manner◆the right / wrong way / approach / manner◆to have / adopt a way / an approach / a style / a manner◆to change a way / your approach / a style◆to develop a way / an approach / a style◆to try a way / an approach■ way [countable] how sb does sth; how sth happens （做事的）作风，方式；（事情发生的）方式◆Try to approach this in a sensible way.尽量理性地处理这一问题。◆He has a way of staring at you that is very unnerving.他盯着人看的样子让人心慌。◆You won't impress the judges that way.那样不会给裁判留下深刻印象。◆I like the way (that) you did that.我喜欢你处理那件事的方式。◆Infectious diseases can be passed on in several different ways.传染病能以几种不同的方式传播。■ approach [countable] a way of thinking about or dealing with a problem or subject （思考或处理问题的）方式，态度，方法◆The school has adopted a firmer approach to discipline.学校采取了较强硬的态度解决纪律问题。◆She favoured the direct approach.她较喜欢那直接的方法。 see also approach ⇨ tackle verb ■ style [countable] the particular way in which a person does sth or deals with other people （做事或待人接物的）方式，作风◆His aggressive style of play sometimes got him into trouble.他那种盛气凌人的比赛风格有时让他陷入困境。◆What's her teaching style like?她的教学方法如何？◆I like your style!我喜欢你的风格！◆Caution was not her style (= not the way she usually behaved).她不是那种谨小慎微的人。NOTE 辨析 Way or style? Way usually tells you how sb does sth on a particular occasion; style tells you how sb usually does sth: sb's style is part of their personality. * way通常指特定场合的处理方式。style指一贯的做事风格，是个性的一部分。■ manner [singular] (formal) a particular way in which sb does sth or sth happens, especially the way that sb behaves towards people （尤指对待他人的）举止，态度，方式◆She answered in a business-like manner.她回答时显得公事公办的样子。◆The manner in which the decision was taken is extremely regrettable.作出决定的方式非常令人遗憾。 |