match verb ⇨match1 (The two sets of figures don't match.)⇨match2 (a scarf with gloves to match)⇨compare2 (match sb's performance)⇨relate (match the quote to the person who said it)match noun ⇨game1 (a football/tennis match)⇨peer (I was no match for his superior strength.)
match1
verb
The two sets of figures don't match.这两组数字不一致。a scarf with gloves to match一条围巾及相配的手套compare2match sb's performancerelatematch the quote to the person who said itmatch ♦︎ correspond ♦︎ fit ♦︎ correlate ♦︎ tie in ♦︎ coincide ♦︎ agreeThese words all mean to be the same or similar, or to be closely linked in some way.这些词均表示相同、相似、相关联。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆A corresponds / correlates / ties in / coincides / agrees with B◆A and B correspond / correlate / coincide / agree◆figures match / correspond / correlate / coincide / agree◆sb's account / version matches / corresponds / coincides / agrees with sb else's◆to match / fit / correlate / tie in well◆to almost match / correspond / correlate / coincide◆to not quite match / fit / correlate■match [intransitive, transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) if two things match or if one thing matches another, they are the same or very similar相同;相似;相一致◆The two sets of figures don't match.这两组数字不一致。◆Her fingerprints match those found at the scene of the crime.她的指纹与犯罪现场发现的指纹相吻合。◆The dark clouds matched her mood.天空乌云密布,一如她的心情。▸match
noun
[countable] ◆I've found a vase that is an exact match of the one I broke.我找到了一只花瓶,和我打碎的那个一模一样。◆The paint is a close enough colour match to the original.这种油漆的颜色跟原来的非常接近。■correspond [intransitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (ratherformal) to match or be closely connected with another set of figures or facts; to have a similar role or function to sb/sth else in a different place or situation相一致;符合;类似于;相当于◆Your account of events does not correspond with hers.你对事情的陈述与她说的不相符。◆Your account and hers do not correspond.你说的情况与她说的不相符。◆The written record of the conversation doesn't correspond to(= is different from) what was actually said.那次谈话的文字记录与原话不符。◆The British job of Lecturer corresponds roughly to the US Associate Professor.英国的讲师职位大致相当于美国的副教授。ⓘ If you are talking about things which are not exactly the same, you can only use to. If you are talking about things which are exactly the same, you can use either to or with.如果所指的事物不完全相同,只能用correspond to;如果所指的事物完全相同,用correspond to和correspond with均可。 see also correspondence ⇨ similarity, corresponding ⇨ equivalentadj.■fit(-tt-especially BrEfitting, fitted, fitted; NAmE usuallyfitting, fit, fit) [intransitive, transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to match an explanation or way of thinking; to be suitable for a particular purpose; to make sth do this(在解释或思维方式上)一致;和(特定目的)相符;使符合◆His pictures don't fit into any category.他的画无法归类。◆Something doesn't quite fit here.这里有点不大协调。◆The facts certainly fit your theory.这些事实和你的说法丝毫不差。◆The punishment ought to fit the crime.罚须当罪。◆We should fit the punishment to the crime.我们应依罪量刑。▸fit
noun
[countable] ◆We need to work out the best fit between the people required and the people available.我们得算出所需人员与现有人员之间的最佳配比。■correlate /ˈkɒrəleɪt; NAmEˈkɔːrəleɪt, ˈkɑːrəleɪt/ [intransitive] (formalortechnical术语) if two or more facts or figures correlate, or if a fact or figure correlates with another, the facts or figures are closely connected and affect or depend on each other相互关联影响;相互依赖◆The figures do not seem to correlate.这些数字似乎毫不相干。◆A high-fat diet correlates with a greater risk of heart disease.高脂肪饮食与患上心脏病的风险密切相关。 see also correlation ⇨ relation■ˌtie ˈin
phrasal verb
(ratherinformal) to match another set of facts; to be linked to sth, by dealing with the same topics or ideas与(另一套事实)相符;(因涉及同样的话题或观点而)连结在一起◆This evidence ties in closely with what we already know.这一证据和我们已掌握的情况完全相符。◆The concert will tie in with the festival of dance taking place the same weekend.音乐会将和周末举行的舞蹈会演同时进行。■coincide /ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd; NAmEˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ [intransitive] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) (of ideas or opinions) to be the same or very similar(想法或意见)相同,相符,极为类似◆The interests of employers and employees do not always coincide.雇主和雇员的利益并不总是一致的。◆Our views on this issue coincide closely with those of the Countryside Council.对这个问题的看法我们跟乡村委员会完全相同。■agree [intransitive] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) to match another person's account of sth or another set of figures(与另一人的说法或另一套数字)相符,一致◆The figures do not agree.这些数字不相符。◆Your account of the accident does not agree with hers.你对事故的叙述与她说的不一致。
match2
verb
The two sets of figures don't match.这两组数字不一致。a scarf with gloves to match一条围巾及相配的手套compare2match sb's performancerelatematch the quote to the person who said itmatch ♦︎ blend ♦︎ go ♦︎ mix ♦︎ coordinateThese words all mean to combine, or to cause things to combine, in an attractive or effective way.这些词均表示调和、协调、使相配。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to blend / go / mix / coordinate with sth◆to blend / go together◆sth matches / goes with / coordinates with the curtains / decor◆sth matches / goes with sb's dress◆to match / coordinate colours◆colours match / blend / go with each other / coordinate◆to match / blend / go with sth / coordinate perfectly / well◆to not quite match / go with sth■match [transitive, intransitive] if two things match, or if one thing matches another, they have the same colour, pattern or style and therefore look attractive together(颜色、图案或风格上)协调,相配◆The doors were painted blue to match the walls.那些门漆成了蓝色,以便与墙的颜色相配。◆I've got her a scarf with gloves to match.我给她买了一条围巾及相配的手套。◆None of these glasses match(= they are all different).这些杯子没有能配对儿的。 see also matching ⇨ equivalentadj.▸match
noun
[singular] ◆The curtains and carpet are a good match.窗帘和地毯非常相配。◆Jo and Ian are a perfect match for each other.乔和伊恩真是天造地设的一对。■blend [intransitive, transitive] (especiallywritten) to combine with sth in an attractive or effective way; to combine sth in this way调和;协调;融合;使协调◆The old and new buildings blend together perfectly.新旧建筑物相映成趣。◆The colour of the carpet doesn't blend in.地毯的颜色与环境不协调。◆Their music blends traditional and modern styles.他们的音乐融合了传统和现代风格。ⓘ Blend is most often used to talk about how well colours, sounds (especially music), smells and building styles combine. * blend最常用以表示颜色、声音(尤其是音乐)、气味和建筑风格是否协调。■go(goes, went, gone) (ratherinformal, especiallyspoken) (especially of clothes or colours) to combine with sth in an attractive or effective way(尤指衣服或颜色)相配,协调◆Does this jacket go with this skirt?这件上衣与这条裙子相配吗?◆Those colours don't really go (together).那些颜色并不十分协调。■mix [intransitive] (usually used in negative sentences通常用于否定句) if two or more things, people or activities do not mix, they are likely to cause problems or danger if they are combined相容;平安相处◆Children and fireworks don't mix.小孩子不宜玩烟火。■coordinate (BrE alsoco-ordinate) /kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt; NAmEkoʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/ [intransitive, transitive] (ratherformal) (of colours, clothes or fabrics) to look nice together; to choose colours, clothes or fabrics that look nice together(颜色、衣服或织物)相配,协调;搭配颜色(或衣服、织物)◆This shade coordinates with a wide range of other colours.这种暗色可与很多颜色搭配。◆The company has extended its coordinated clothing range.该公司拓展了其服装产品的搭配系列。ⓘ Coordinate is often used in the clothing and textile industries, or by people whose job is to comment on or advertise these things. * coordinate常用于服装和纺织业,对服装和织物发表评论或为其做广告宣传的人也常会用到这个词。▸coordination (BrE alsoco-ordination)
noun
[uncountable] ◆advice on colour coordination对颜色搭配的建议
compare2
verb
We compared the two reports carefully.我们仔细比较了两份报告。Our results compare favourably with theirs.我们的结果比他们的要好。They compared his work to that of Hemingway.compare ♦︎ match ♦︎ rival ♦︎ equal ♦︎ be on a par with sb/sthThese words all mean to be as good as sb/sth else.这些词均表示相匹敌、不相上下。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to match / rival / equal sth in / for sth◆to compare with / match / rival / be on a par with sth in terms of sth◆to compare with / match / equal sb's achievements◆to match / rival / equal the performance of sth◆to match / equal a feat / record◆to be matched / rivalled / equalled only by sth■compare [intransitive] to be as good as sb/sth else; to be similar to sb/sth else, either better or worse比得上;与⋯类似;差不多(好或差)◆Few trees can compare with our native rowan for ease of cultivation.很少有树种在易于种植方面比得上我们本土的花楸。◆How do these results compare with last year's(= are they better or worse)?这些结果和去年的相比如何?◆This Roman gold doesn't compare to(is not as good as) a recent find by a local farmer, which is worth millions.这块古罗马金牌和最近一个本地农民发现的那块无法相比,后者价值数百万。◆This government's record compares favourably with(= is better than) that of our predecessors.这届政府要好于上届。◆The profit of £23 million compares(= contrasts) with a £32 million loss in the previous financial year.2 300万英镑的利润与上一财政年度3 200万英镑的损失形成对照。 see also comparable ⇨ equivalentadj.■match [transitive] to be as good, interesting or successful as sb/sth else; to make sth the same or better than sth else与⋯相匹敌;和⋯不相上下;使等同于;使优于◆The teams were evenly matched(= of a similar standard).各队水平旗鼓相当。◆The two firms are quite closely matched in terms of size and profitability.这两家公司在规模和盈利方面不相上下。◆The firm was unable to match the salaries offered by their rivals.这家公司无法支付他们的竞争对手支付的工资。 see also match ⇨ peernoun■rival(-ll-, NAmE-l-) [transitive] to be as good or impressive as sb/sth else与⋯相匹敌;比得上◆You will find scenery to rival anything you can see in the Alps.你能看到的景色可与你在阿尔卑斯山所见的相媲美。◆Golf cannot rival football for excitement.高尔夫球不像足球那样刺激。■equal(-ll-, NAmE-l-) [transitive] to be as good as sth else; to do sth to the same standard as sb else比得上;敌得过◆Half-year profits equalled the best expectations.半年利润与最佳预期相当。◆With his last jump he equalled the world record.他的最后一跳平了世界纪录。 see also equal ⇨ peernoun■be on a par with sb/sth
idiom
(ratherinformal) to be as good, bad, important, etc. as sb/sth else与⋯同样好(或坏、重要等);不相上下◆Profits should be on a par with last year.利润应与去年差不多。◆It's quite impressive, but it's not on a par with the stadiums we have back home.它很壮观,但是不能和我们故乡的体育场相比。
relate
verb
relate ♦︎ associate ♦︎ link ♦︎ match ♦︎ connectThese words all mean to show or make a connection between two or more things.这些词均表示联系、使有联系、把⋯联系起来。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to relate / link / match / connect sth to sth◆to associate / link / match / connect sth with sth◆to relate / associate / link / match / connect (sth) directly◆to relate / associate / link / connect sth specifically◆to relate / associate / link sth explicitly◆to associate / link / connect sth firmly■relate [transitive] (ratherformal) to show or make a connection between things联系;使有联系;把⋯联系起来◆I found it difficult to relate the two ideas in my mind.我觉得很难把这两种想法联系在一起。◆In future, pay increases will be related to productivity.以后,加薪将和效率挂钩。ⓘ Relate is often used in business texts, describing how one thing will change according to how much sth else changes. * relate常用于商务文本,描述一事物因另一事物变化而跟着变化的关系◆performance-related pay与业绩挂钩的薪酬◆income-related benefits与收入相关联的福利◆an earnings-related pension scheme与收入挂钩的养老金计划■associate /əˈsəʊʃieɪt, əˈsəʊsieɪt; NAmEəˈsoʊʃieɪt/ [transitive] (ratherformal) to make a connection between people or things in your mind联想;联系◆I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.一闻到烘烤食物的味道我就想起了童年。◆He is closely associated in the public mind with horror movies.在公众心目中,他总是和恐怖电影紧密联系在一起。 see also association ⇨ association■link [transitive] (especially journalism尤用于新闻) to state that there is a connection between people or things说明(两人或两事物之间)有联系(或有关系)◆Detectives have linked the break-in to a similar crime in the area last year.侦探认为这起入室盗窃案与去年此地区一起类似案件有关。◆Newspapers have linked his name with the singer.报纸报道把他的名字与那个歌手连在一起。ⓘ Link is often used in newspapers to talk about people possibly being involved in a particular crime, or knowing sb who has been involved in a crime. * link常用于报纸报道,指涉案或认识涉案者。■match [transitive] to find sb/sth that goes together with or is connected with another person or thing找对应(或相关)的人(或物);配对◆The aim of the competition is to match the quote to the person who said it.比赛的要求是把引文及其作者配对起来。◆The control group in the experiment was matched for age and sex.实验中对照组的年龄和性别与试验组是匹配的。■connect [transitive] (ratherformal) to notice or make a connection between people or things注意到与⋯有关联;把⋯联系起来◆There was nothing to connect him with the crime.他与那起犯罪毫无关联。◆I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before.听到有人把他们牵扯在一起我很吃惊,我以前从未想过他们会有关联。NOTE辨析 Relate, associate or connect?When you associate two things in your mind, it just happens, often because of experiences you have already had. When you relate or connect two things in your mind, it requires more of an effort because the connection is not so obvious or natural to you. * associate指常因过往的经验自然而然地产生某种联想。relate或connect指将关系不太明显的两个事物联系起来,这种关联不是自然而然就想到的,需要多一点心思去发掘◆I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.一闻到烘烤食物的味道我就想起了童年。◆I always relate/connect the smell of baking with/to my childhood.◆I found it hard to relate / connect the two ideas in my mind.我觉得很难把这两种想法联系在一起。◆I found it hard to associate the two ideas in my mind.Relate can also be used to talk about a deliberate decision to make two things dependent on each other. * relate亦可指故意使两件事情互相影响◆Pay increases will be related to productivity.加薪将和效率挂钩。◆Pay increases will be associated with/connected with productivity.Connect can also be used to talk about facts or evidence that provide a link between things. * connect亦可指事实或证据显示不同事物之间有关联◆There was nothing to connect him with the crime.他与那起犯罪毫无关联。◆There was nothing to relate/associate him to/with the crime.
game1
noun
a game of football/chess/cards足球/国际象棋/纸牌比赛ball/party games球类运动;聚会游戏game ♦︎ match ♦︎ final ♦︎ test ♦︎ tie ♦︎ fixture ♦︎ play-off ♦︎ fight ♦︎ round ♦︎ replay ♦︎ boutThese are all words for sports events where people or teams compete against each other.这些词均表示赛事、比赛。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a game / match / final / test / tie / fixture / play-off / fight / replay / bout against / between / with sb◆an exciting game / match / final / tie / fight◆a tough game / match / tie / fixture / fight / bout◆a big game / match◆a home game / match / test / tie / fixture◆an away game / match / tie / fixture◆a / an international / friendly game / match / fixture◆a football game / match / final / fixture◆a tennis game / match / final◆a rugby game / match / test◆a cricket match / test◆to win / lose a game / match / final / test / tie / play-off / fight / replay / bout◆to play a game / a match / in a final / a test / a tie / a fixture / a round◆to go to / see / watch a game / match / final / test / tie / play-off / fight / replay■game [countable] a sports event or other activity in which people or teams compete against each other体育赛事;比赛◆a game of chess国际象棋比赛◆Will he be available for Saturday's game against the Bears?他能参加周六对熊队的比赛吗?■match [countable] (especially BrE) a sports event in which people or teams compete against each other体育比赛;竞赛◆They're playing an important match against Chelsea on Saturday.星期六他们和切尔西队有一场重要比赛。◆I'll probably watch the match on TV.我可能会在电视上看那场比赛。NOTE辨析 Game or match?Game has a wider range of uses than match: it is used to talk about team sports, or activities in which individuals play against each other. * game的用法比match更为广泛,可指团队运动或个人间的对抗性活动◆a game of football / chess / cards足球/国际象棋/纸牌比赛However, it is not used so often in this meaning to talk about individual sports such as tennis: a game in tennis has a more particular meaning, as one part of a tennis match. In British English match is used to talk about individual or team sports but not other activities.不过,表达此义时,game不常指网球等个人运动,而要用tennis match(网球比赛)。game在网球运动中有特定的意思,指比赛的一局。在英式英语中,match指个人或团队的体育运动,但不指其他活动◆a chess/cards matchIn American English match is used for individual sports, but game is preferred for team sports.在美式英语中,match用于指个人运动,game更多指团队运动 (BrE) ◆a football match足球比赛 (BrE, NAmE) ◆a football game足球比赛You can say a game of football or a football game/match but not◆a match of footballChess game is less frequent than a game of chess; in British English a card game is a type of card game, such as bridge or poker, not an occasion when people play cards, but in American English it can be either.可以说 a game of football或a football game/match,但不说a match of football。一般用a game of chess,较少用chess game。a card game在英式英语中指某种牌类比赛,如桥牌或扑克,而非众人玩牌的场合,但在美式英语中指二者皆可。■final [countable] the last in a series of games or competitions in which the winner is decided决赛◆She reached the final of the 100m hurdles.她取得了100米跨栏的决赛资格。◆The players met in last year's final.这些选手在去年的决赛上相遇过。◆The country will stage next year's World Cup finals(= the last few games in the competition).明年的世界杯决赛将在该国进行。■test ( Test) ( ˈtest match) [countable] (BrE) (in cricket or rugby) a match played between the teams of two different countries, usually as part of a series of matches on a tour(板球或橄榄球的)国家队间的比赛(常为一系列巡回比赛的一部分)◆They played well in the first test against South Africa.他们在对南非的第一场国际锦标赛中打得不错。■tie [countable] (BrE) (in sport, especially football) a match that is part of a larger competition(尤指足球等运动的)淘汰赛◆It was the first leg of the Cup tie between Leeds and Roma.那是利兹队和罗马队在优胜杯淘汰赛中的第一轮比赛。 see also tie ⇨ drawnoun■fixture / /ˈfɪkstʃə(r)/ / [countable] (BrE) a sports event that has been arranged to take place on a particular date and at a particular place(定期定点举行的)体育活动,体育节◆There are plans to make the race an annual fixture.已有计划使该赛事成为一年一度的体育活动。◆It will be difficult to fit the match into an already crowded fixture list(= list of planned matches to be played).将该比赛纳入已经非常紧凑的赛程表会比较困难。■ˈplay-off (BrE) (NAmEplayoff) [countable](in sport) a match or series of matches between two teams or players with equal points or positions to decide the winner(运动比赛中平分后决出胜负的)附加赛,季后赛◆Britain now face a play-off for the bronze medal against South Korea.英国现在将要进行一场和韩国角逐铜牌的附加赛。ⓘ In many US sports the playoffs are the part of the season, after the regular sports season is over, when the best teams play each other for the title.在美国的许多运动项目中,playoff是赛季的一部分,指常规赛季结束后成绩最好的运动队之间的争冠比赛◆It looks like the Red Sox and the Yankees will meet in the playoffs again this year.看来红袜队和扬基队今年又要在季后赛中相遇了。■fight [countable] a match between two people in a sport in which people fight with their hands or bodies, such as boxing or wrestling(拳击、摔跤等)搏击比赛◆He is unbeaten in 34 fights.他连续34场搏击比赛保持不败。◆He has lined up a world title fight against Lewis.他已经安排了一场和刘易斯对决的世界冠军争霸赛。■round [countable] a complete game of golf; a complete way around a course in some other sports, such as showjumping(= riding a horse and jumping over a set of fences)(高尔夫球、马术场地障碍赛等的)一轮比赛,一局◆We played a round of golf.我们打了一场高尔夫球。◆It was the first horse to jump a clear round.这是干净利落地完成整套跳跃表演的第一匹马。■replay / /ˈriːpleɪ/ / [countable] (BrE) a match that is played again because neither side won in the previous match(因未决出胜负而进行的)重赛◆They scored a late goal to force a replay.他们终场前进了一球,不得不进行重赛。■bout / /baʊt/ / [countable] a match between two people in a fighting sport such as boxing or wrestling(拳击、摔跤等)搏击比赛◆It was hailed as one of the best heavyweight bouts of recent times.这被誉为近年来最精彩的重量级拳击比赛之一。
peer
noun
peer ♦︎ equal ♦︎ matchThese are all words for a person or thing that is like another person or thing in some way.这些词均表示某方面相同的人或物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆among your peers / equals◆to be sb's equal / match■peer [countable, usually plural] a person who is the same age or who has the same social status as you同龄人;同辈;身份(或社会地位)相同的人◆She enjoys the respect of her peers.她受到同侪的尊敬。◆Children are worried about failing in front of their peers.儿童都怕在同伴面前失败。◆Peer pressure is strong among young people(= they want to be like other people of the same age).年轻人受到强大的同辈压力。 see also peer group ⇨ age■equal [countable] (ratherformal) a person or thing of the same ability or quality, or with the same status or rights as another同等的人;相等物◆As a poet, he had few equals.作为诗人,没有几个人能与他相提并论。◆Our cars are the equal of those produced anywhere in the world.我们的汽车可以与世界上任何地方生产的汽车媲美。◆She treats the people who work for her as her equals.她以平等的身份对待为她工作的人。 see also equal ⇨ compareverb2, equal ⇨ equaladj.■match [singular] a person who is equal to sb else in strength, skill, intelligence, etc.敌手;旗鼓相当的人◆I was no match for him at tennis.打网球我根本不是他的对手。◆She knew she had met her match and tried to retreat.她知道这次遇到了旗鼓相当的对手,想退缩。 see also match ⇨ compareverb2