catch verb ⇨catch (catch a fish)⇨arrest (catch the culprit)⇨find2 (catch sb doing sth)⇨flash (catch the light)⇨get5 (catch the train)⇨hear (catch what sb said)⇨look1 (catch a movie)⇨see (catch sight of sth)⇨suffer from sth (catch a cold)⇨take4 (catch a ball)catch noun ⇨button2 (a safety catch)⇨disadvantage (What's the catch?)
catch
verb
catch ♦︎ trap ♦︎ captureThese words all mean to get hold of an animal that tries or would try to escape.这些词均表示捕获或捕捉动物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to catch / trap sth in sth◆to catch / trap a / an bird / animal■catch(caught, caught) [transitive] to get hold of an animal that tries or would try to escape捕获，捕捉（动物）◆Our cat is hopeless at catching mice.我们的猫捉老鼠根本不行。◆How many fish did you catch?你捕到几条鱼？■trap(-pp-) [transitive] to catch an animal in a trap设陷阱捕捉，用捕捉器捕捉（动物）◆Raccoons used to be trapped for their fur.人们过去经常捕捉浣熊，以取其毛皮。■capture[transitive] to catch an animal and keep it in an enclosed space捕获并关起（动物）◆The animals are captured in nets and sold to local zoos.那些动物用网捕获后卖给当地的动物园。
arrest
verb
arrest ♦︎ catch ♦︎ capture ♦︎ take ♦︎ apprehend ♦︎ bustThese words all mean to stop sb and prevent them from escaping.这些词均表示逮住某人。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to arrest / take / apprehend / bust sb for sth■arrest [transitive, often passive](of the police) to formally stop and question sb about a crime that they might have committed（警方）逮捕，拘留◆A man has been arrested in connection with the robbery.一名男子因与这桩抢劫案有关已被逮捕。◆You could get arrested for doing that.你干那种事可能要遭逮捕。ⓘ A person who has been arrested will often be taken to a police station, where they can be questioned further so that the police can decide if they should be released or charged(= formally accused of a crime).被捕的人常常被带到警察局进一步受审，然后警方才能确定该释放还是起诉被捕者。▸arrest
noun
[countable, uncountable] ◆The police made several arrests.警方逮捕了好几人。◆She was put under arrest.她被捕了。■catch(caught, caught) [transitive] to stop sb and prevent them from escaping逮住；拘捕◆The police say they are doing all they can to catch the culprits.警方说他们正全力缉拿罪犯。■capture [transitive] to catch a person and keep them as a prisoner俘虏；俘获◆Allied troops captured over 300 enemy soldiers.盟军俘获了300多名敌方士兵。▸capture
noun
[uncountable] ◆He evaded capture for three days.他逃过抓捕三天了。■take(took, taken) [transitive] to get control of sb and prevent them from escaping by using force or the threat of force, especially in a war（尤指战争中用武力或以武力威胁）控制，抓获◆The rebels took him prisoner.反叛者俘虏了他。◆The bank robbers took several employees hostage.银行劫匪抓了几个职员作人质。■apprehend / /ˌæprɪˈhend/ / [transitive] (formal) (of the police) to catch sb and arrest them（警方）逮捕，拘押◆The police apprehended an armed suspect near the scene of the crime.警方在案发现场附近逮捕了一名持械疑犯。■bust [transitive] (informal) to arrest sb for a crime; (of the police) to suddenly enter a place and search it or arrest sb抓捕（罪犯）；（警方）突击搜查，突击搜捕◆He was busted for drunk driving.他因酒后驾车被拘捕了。◆The cops busted the place frequently.警察经常突击搜查那个地方。ⓘ Saying that sb has been busted for a crime often means that they have been arrested, charged and found guilty of the crime in court. Bust is not often used in this way to talk about very serious crimes such as murder. It is often used to talk about crimes involving drugs or alcohol. * be busted常指某人因犯罪被拘捕、控告而且在法庭上被判有罪。因涉及谋杀等严重罪行的拘捕一般不用bust。bust常指因涉及毒品或醉酒的拘捕。
find2
verb
find that sth is true发现某事属实Look what I've found!看我发现了什么！find a cure for cancer寻找癌症疗法I can't find my keys.我找不到我的钥匙了。find ♦︎ discover ♦︎ come across sb/sth ♦︎ catch ♦︎ turn sth up ♦︎ unearth ♦︎ come upon sb/sth ♦︎ stumble on/upon/across sb/sthThese words all mean to become aware of the existence or location of sb/sth by chance.这些词均表示意外或偶然地发现。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to find / discover / come across / catch sb doing sth◆to find / discover / unearth the remains (of sth)◆to find / discover a fault / wreck◆to find / discover / stumble upon a body◆to happen to find / discover / come across sth◆to find / discover / stumble upon sth by accident■find(found, found) [transitive] to become aware of the existence or location of sb/sth unexpectedly or by chance（意外或偶然地）发现◆Look what I've found!看我发现了什么！◆We've found a great new restaurant near the office.我们在办公室附近发现了一家很棒的新餐馆。◆A whale was found washed up on the shore.一头鲸被发现冲到了岸上。◆I didn't expect to come home and find him gone.我没料到回家后发现他不见了。▸find
noun
[countable] ◆This is an important archaeological find.这是个重大的考古发现。■discover [transitive] to be the first person to become aware that a particular thing or place exists; to find sb/sth that was hidden or that you did not expect to find（第一个）发现；（出乎意料地）找到，发觉◆Cook is credited with discovering Hawaii.人们把发现夏威夷的功劳归于库克。◆Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house.警方搜查这栋房子时发现里面藏有一大批毒品。◆He was discovered hiding in the shed.人们发现他原来藏在棚屋里。◆She was discovered dead at her home in Leeds.她被发现死在位于利兹的家里。 see also discoverer ⇨ explorer▸discovery
noun
[countable, uncountable] ◆All these were chance discoveries made by scientists engaged in other investigations.所有这些都是从事其他研究的科学家偶然发现的。◆The discovery of a child's body in the river has shocked the community.在河里发现了一具孩子的尸体，令社区居民大为震惊。■ˌcome aˈcross sb/sth
phrasal verb
(came, come) [no passive] to meet or find sb/sth by chance, especially while you are looking for or doing sth else（偶然）遇见，碰见，发现◆I came across children sleeping under bridges.我偶然发现了睡在桥下的孩子。◆She came across some old photographs in a drawer.她在抽屉里偶然发现了一些旧照片。 see also encounter ⇨ meet2■catch(caught, caught) [transitive] to find or discover sb doing sth, especially sth wrong当场发现；（尤指）逮到（别人做坏事）◆I caught her smoking in the bathroom.我撞见她在盥洗室里抽烟。◆He was caught with bomb-making equipment in his home.在他家里发现藏有制造炸弹的设备。◆Mark walked in and caught them at it(= in the act of doing sth wrong).马克走了进去，把他们逮了个正着。◆You've caught me at a bad time(= at a time when I am busy).你现在来找我可不是时候。■ˌturn sth ˈup
phrasal verb
to find sth after spending time searching（经搜寻）找到，发现◆Our efforts to trace him turned up nothing.我们辛辛苦苦跟踪他，却一无所获。◆If I turn anything up, I'll let you know.如果我发现什么，会告诉你的。ⓘ You often turn sth up as part of a general search when you do not know in advance exactly what you might find. * turn sth up常指事先不知道到底能找到什么，只是泛泛地搜查，结果发现了某事物。■unearth /ʌnˈɜːθ; NAmEʌnˈɜːrθ/ [transitive] to find sth in the ground by digging; to find or discover sth by chance or after searching for it, especially sth that has been hidden for a long time发掘；使出土；（偶然或经搜寻）找到，发现（尤指长久隐藏的事物）◆Police have unearthed a human skeleton.警方挖掘出一具人骨。◆I unearthed my old diaries when we moved house.我们搬家时我偶然发现了自己以前的日记。◆The newspaper has unearthed some disturbing facts.报纸揭发了一些令人不安的真相。■ˈcome upon sb/sth
phrasal verb
(came, come) [no passive] (ratherformal) to meet or find sb/sth by chance偶然遇见；偶然发现◆Jamie came upon her unawares.杰米意外地遇见她。◆He was on vacation in Italy when he came upon the engravings in a local market.他在意大利度假时在当地市场偶然发现了这些版画。■ˈstumble on sb/sth■ˈstumble across sb/sth■ˈstumble upon sb/sth
phrasal verb
to find or meet sb/sth by chance, especially when this has surprising or serious consequences意外发现，偶然遇见（尤指因此带来令人吃惊或严重的后果）◆He was killed after he stumbled on a cocaine factory.他偶然发现了一家生产可卡因的工场，不久后便遇害。
flash
verb
flash ♦︎ flicker ♦︎ catchThese words all mean to shine or burn for a moment.这些词均表示闪耀、闪烁、闪现。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a light / lightning / a bulb / a screen flashes / flickers◆sb's eyes flash / flicker◆to flash / flicker on and off / briefly / momentarily■flash [intransitive, transitive] to shine or make sth shine very brightly for a short time; to use a light to give sb a signal（使）闪耀，闪光；（向⋯）用光发出（信号）◆Lightning flashed in the distance.远处电光闪闪。◆A neon sign flashed on and off above the door.门上方霓虹灯招牌忽明忽暗地闪烁着。◆The guide flashed a light into the cave.导游用手电筒照射洞穴。◆Red lights flashed a warning at them.红灯闪亮，向他们发出警告。◆Why is that driver flashing his lights at us?为什么那个司机向我们闪着车灯？▸flash
noun
[countable] ◆a flash of lightning一道闪电◆There was a blinding flash and the whole building shuddered.一道炫目的闪光过后，整栋大楼颤抖起来。■flicker [intransitive](of a light or flame) to keep going on and off as it shines or burns（灯光或火焰）闪烁，闪现，忽隐忽现◆Black and white images were flickering on the screen.黑白影像在屏幕上闪动。◆The candle flickered and went out.蜡烛闪了闪就熄灭了。■catch(caught, caught) [transitive] if sth catches the light or the light catches it, the light shines on it and makes it shine too（光）照射；受到（光的）照射◆The knife gleamed as it caught the light.刀在光照下闪闪发亮。◆A colourful glow appears as the light catches the glass.玻璃杯在光照下透出斑斓的光彩。
get5
verb
get tickets/a job/some sleep弄到票；找到工作；睡会儿觉get a letter/shock收到信；大吃一惊Go and get help.去找人帮忙。We got there at 9.我们9点钟到了那里。get the bus搭公车get ♦︎ take ♦︎ catch ♦︎ go by sthThese words all mean to travel using a particular form of transport.这些词均表示搭乘、乘坐某种交通工具。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to get / take / catch / go by sth from / to sth◆to get the / take the / catch the / go by bus / train / plane / boat◆to get / catch a flight◆to get a / take a / go by taxi■get(getting, got, got; NAmEspokengetting, got, gotten) [transitive, no passive] to travel somewhere using a particular form of public transport; to be in time for a bus, train, etc. that you intend to travel on搭乘，乘坐（公共交通工具）；赶搭上（公共汽车、火车等）◆Where do I get the bus for the airport?我到哪里坐去机场的巴士？◆I'll try and get a flight home tomorrow.我会尽量搭乘明天的航班回家。◆I ran all the way to the station and just managed to get my train.我一路跑到车站，好不容易才赶上了火车。■take(took, taken) [transitive, no passive] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) to travel somewhere using a particular form of public transport搭乘，乘坐（公共交通工具）◆They took the night train to Vienna.他们乘坐夜班火车去维也纳。ⓘ Take is more formal than get in this meaning, used especially in written English. It cannot be used, like get, to mean 'to be in time for a bus, train, etc. that you intend to travel on'.表达此义时take比get正式，尤用于书面语。它不能像get那样表示“赶搭上公共汽车、火车等”之义◆I only just managed to take my train.■catch(caught, caught) [transitive, no passive] to be in time for a train, bus, plane, etc. and travel on it赶搭上（火车、公共汽车、飞机等）◆They caught the 12.15 from Kings Cross.他们赶上了12:15从国王十字车站发出的火车。◆I must go－I have a train to catch.我得走了，我要赶火车。OPPmiss ⇨ miss1■ˈgo by sth
phrasal verb
(goes, went, gone)to travel somewhere using a particular form of transport搭乘，乘坐（某种交通工具）◆If it's not raining, I'll go by bike.如果不下雨，我就骑自行车去。◆It'll probably be cheaper to go by air.坐飞机去很可能会便宜些。ⓘ You can go by any form of transport; the other words in this group are only used about public transport. You can also go by air/rail/road/sea. * go by后可跟任何形式的交通工具，本组其他词只能后跟公共交通工具。还可以说go by air/rail/road/sea（坐飞机／坐火车前往；走公路；走海路）。
hear
verb
hear ♦︎ listen ♦︎ pay attention ♦︎ heed ♦︎ catch ♦︎ tune in/tune in to sb/sthThese words all mean to be aware of the sound made by sb/sth, or the meaning of sb's words.这些词均表示听到、听见。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to listen / pay attention / tune in to sb / sth◆to hear / listen to / tune in to / catch a radio programme◆to hear / listen to music◆to hear / listen to / pay attention to a conversation◆to hear / listen to / pay attention to / heed / catch sb's words / what sb says◆to hear / listen to / heed advice / a warning◆an audience hears / listens to / tunes in to sb / sth■hear(heard, heard) [intransitive, transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to be aware of sounds with your ears; to give your attention to the sound produced by sb/sth听见；听到；（注意）听◆I can't hear very well.我听不清楚。◆I couldn't hear anything.我什么都听不见。◆He could hear a dog barking.他听见有狗在叫。◆Did you hear him go out?你听到他出去了吗？◆Didn't you hear what I said?难道你没听到我说的话吗？◆Did you hear that play on the radio last night?你昨晚收听那个广播剧了吗？◆Don't decide until you've heard both sides of the argument.听了双方的论点后再作决定。■listen [intransitive] to give your attention to the sound produced by sb/sth; to take notice of what sb says to you so that you follow their advice or believe them（注意）听；倾听；听从◆'What were you doing?' 'Just listening to the radio.'“你在干什么？”“听收音机。”◆Listen! What's that noise?听！那是什么声响？◆Sorry, I wasn't really listening.抱歉，我没注意听。◆He had been listening at the door.他一直守在门口听动静。◆Can you listen out for the doorbell?你能留心听门铃响吗？◆None of this would have happened if you'd listened to me.你要是听我的话，这一切就不会发生了。◆Why won't you listen to reason?你怎么就不听劝呢？◆ (spoken) Listen, there's something I have to tell you.听着，我有事要告诉你。◆ (especially NAmE) OK everyone, listen up!好了，大家注意听！ⓘ You cannot 'listen sb/sth' (without 'to').不能说listen sb/sth（不带介词to）◆I'm fond of listening to classical music.我喜欢听古典音乐。◆I'm fond of listening classical music.NOTE辨析 Hear or listen?Hear usually describes what happens when a sound comes to your ears, whether you are giving the sound your attention or not. Listen means that you are deliberately trying to hear a sound. * hear通常表示声音传入耳朵，不管是否留心。listen指想努力听清楚◆She heard them talking to each other(= she became aware of their conversation).她听见他们在说话。◆She listened to them talking to each other(= she was trying to hear what they were saying).她仔细听他们说话的内容。Sometimes hear can have the same meaning as listen.有时hear与listen同义◆Don't decide until you've heard / listened to both sides of the argument.听了双方的论点后再作决定。However, hear is not used in the progressive tenses and is used to talk about a complete action, not an activity; you can hear a radio programme/broadcast/lecture/argument/debate, but if you hear music/the radio you hear it by accident, not because you are deliberately listening.但hear不用于进行时，表示完成了的动作，不表示正在进行的活动，因此可以说hear a radio programme/broadcast/lecture/argument/debate（听电台节目；听广播；听讲座；听争论；听辩论），但hear music/the radio（听音乐；听收音机）则表示无意间听到，而不是特意去听◆I could hear music playing / the radio blaring out in the next room.我听到隔壁房间里正在放音乐／大声放广播。◆He enjoys hearing music.◆'What were you doing?' 'Just hearing the radio.'■ˌpay atˈtention
phrase
(paid, paid)to listen to sb/sth carefully注意听◆Can you all pay attention please?大家注意听，好吗？◆Don't pay any attention to what they say(= don't think that it is important).别在意他们说什么。OPPignore ⇨ ignore■heed [transitive] (formal) to listen to and act on a warning or piece of advice留心，注意，听从（警告或劝告）◆They failed to heed the lessons of history.他们未能吸取历史的教训。◆Calls for more legislation to protect tenants were not heeded.制订更多法规以保障房客利益的呼声没有受到重视。■catch(caught, caught) [transitive] to manage to hear or understand sth听清楚；领会◆Sorry, I didn't quite catch what you said.对不起，你的话我没听清楚。◆Did you catch that show on the radio?你听那个广播节目了吗？ⓘ Catch is used especially in negative sentences to say that sb did not hear or understand sth. * catch尤用于否定句，表示没有听清楚或没有领会。■ˌtune ˈin
phrasal verb
to listen to a radio show or watch a television show收听（广播节目）；收看（电视节目）◆More than five million listeners tuned in to his afternoon radio show.五百多万听众收听了他主持的午后广播节目。ⓘ In slightly more informal language, tune in to sb/sth can mean 'to become aware of other people's thoughts and feelings'.在不太正式的用语中，tune in to sb/sth可以表示觉察到他人的思想情感◆ (ratherinformal) She can understand what babies need by listening to their cries and tuning in to their body language.通过倾听婴儿的哭声和观察他们的肢体语言，她能明白婴儿的需要。
look1
verb
Look at that!瞧那个东西！look for a job/your passport找工作；寻找护照➡ See also the entries for ⇨ glance, ⇨ notice, ⇨ see and ⇨ stare另见glance条、notice条、see条和stare条look ♦︎ watch ♦︎ see ♦︎ view ♦︎ check sth out ♦︎ observe ♦︎ regard ♦︎ catch ♦︎ contemplateThese words all mean to turn your eyes in a particular direction.这些词均表示看、瞧。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to look / watch / view / observe / regard / contemplate (sb / sth) from somewhere◆to look / watch for sb / sth◆to watch / observe what / who / how...◆to look / watch / view / observe / regard / contemplate (sb / sth) with amazement / surprise / disapproval, etc.◆to watch / see / view / catch a film / movie / show / programme◆to watch / see / catch a match / game / fight◆to look / watch / observe sb / sth / regard sb / sth closely◆to look / watch / observe sb / sth carefully◆to look / watch / regard sb / sth intently / thoughtfully / suspiciously / expectantly / warily / impassively■look [intransitive] to turn your eyes in a particular direction看；瞧◆If you look carefully you can just see our house from here.你要是仔细看，从这里就可以看见我们的房子。◆She looked at me and smiled.她看着我，笑了。◆'Has the mail come yet?' 'I'll look and see.'“邮件来了吗？”“我看看。”◆Look! I'm sure that's Brad Pitt!瞧，那一定是布拉德•皮特！◆Don't look now, but there's someone staring at you!你现在别看，有人正盯着你呢！■watch [transitive, intransitive] to look at sb/sth for a time, paying attention to what happens看；注视；观看；观察◆I only let my kids watch television at the weekends.我只允许孩子在周末看电视。◆Watch what I do, then you try.看我的动作，然后试着做。◆She watched the kids playing in the yard.她看着孩子们在院子里玩。◆They watched the bus disappear into the distance.他们注视着公共汽车消失在远方。◆'Would you like to play?' 'No thanks－I'll just watch.'“你想玩吗？”“不了，谢谢。我就看着好了。”◆She stood and watched as the taxi drove off.她站在那里，看着出租车驶去。◆We watched to see what would happen next.我们注视着下一步要发生的事情。■see(saw, seen) [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) to watch a game, television show, performance, etc.观看（比赛、电视节目、演出等）◆Did you see that documentary about Brazil last night?昨晚你有没有看那个有关巴西的纪录片？◆Fifty thousand people saw the game.有5万人观看了那场比赛。■view [transitive] (formal) to look at sth, especially when you look carefully; to watch television, a film/movie, etc.观看；仔细察看；看（电视、电影等）◆People came from all over the world to view her work.人们从世界各地前来欣赏她的作品。◆The eclipse should only be viewed through a special lens.日食须透过一种特殊镜片方可观看。◆The show has a viewing audience of six million(= six million people watch it).这个节目有600万观众观看。 see also view ⇨ sightnounNOTE辨析 Watch, see or view?You can see/view a film/movie/TV show but you cannot◆see/view television.View is more formal than see, used especially in business contexts.可以说see/view a film/movie/TV show，但不说see/view television。view比see正式，尤用于商务语境。■ˌcheck sth ˈout
phrasal verb
(informal, especiallyspoken) to look at or examine sb/sth that seems interesting or attractive察看，观察（有趣或有吸引力的人或事物）◆Check out the prices at our new store!看一看我们新商店里的价格吧！◆Hey, check out that car!嘿，看看那辆车！■observe /əbˈzɜːv; NAmEəbˈzɜːrv/ [transitive, intransitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (formal) to watch sb/sth carefully, especially to learn more about them（尤指为更多了解而）观察，注视，监视◆The patients were observed over a period of several months.这些病人被观察了数月之久。◆He observes keenly, but says little.他观察敏锐，但言语寥寥。 see also observation ⇨ inspection, observe ⇨ noticeverb■regard /rɪˈgɑːd; NAmErɪˈgɑːrd/ [transitive] (formal) to look at sb/sth, especially in a particular way（尤指以某种方式）注视，凝视◆He regarded us suspiciously.他以怀疑的目光注视着我们。■catch [transitive] (especially NAmE, informal) to see, hear or attend a film, game, event, etc.看见；听到；出席；参加◆Let's eat now and maybe we could catch a movie later.咱们现在就吃吧，也许一会儿还能赶上一场电影。■contemplate /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt; NAmEˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/ [transitive] (formal) to look at sth carefully for a long time端详；凝视◆She contemplated him in silence.她默默地凝视着他。◆He sat there, contemplating his fingernails.他坐在那里，端详着自己的手指甲。
see
verb
➡ See also the entries for ⇨ lookverb1 and ⇨ notice另见look动词词条第1义和notice条see ♦︎ spot ♦︎ catch ♦︎ glimpse ♦︎ sightThese words all mean to become aware of sb/sth by using your eyes, especially suddenly or when they are not easy to see.这些词均表示看到、注意到。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to see / spot that / how / what / where / who...◆to just see / spot / catch / glimpse sb / sth◆to suddenly see / spot / catch / glimpse sb / sth■see(saw, seen) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to become aware of sb/sth by using your eyes看见；见到；看出◆She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd.她在人群里找他，但没能看见他。◆He could see (that) she had been crying.他看得出她曾哭过。◆Did you see what happened?你看见发生了什么事吗？◆I hate to see you unhappy.我不愿意看到你不高兴。◆She was seen running away from the scene of the crime.有人看见她逃离犯罪现场。◆I saw you put the key in your pocket.我见到你把钥匙放进了口袋。■spot(-tt-) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to see or notice sb/sth, especially suddenly or when they are not easy to see or notice（尤指突然）看见，看出，注意到，发现（不易看到的东西）◆I've just spotted a mistake on the front cover.我刚发现了封面上的一处错误。◆Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?你能看出这两幅画的区别吗？◆Her modelling career began when she was spotted by an agent at the age of 14.她自从14岁时被一个经纪人发掘后，就开始了模特儿生涯。■catch(caught, caught) [transitive] to see or notice sth for a moment, but not clearly or completely察觉；瞥见◆She caught sight of a car in the distance.她看见远处有一辆汽车。◆He caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror.他看了一眼镜子里的自己。◆I caught a look of surprise on her face.我发现她脸上露出了惊奇的神色。■glimpse [transitive] (written) to see sb/sth for a moment, but not clearly or completely瞥见；看一眼◆He'd glimpsed her through the window as he passed.他路过时透过窗户瞥见了她。 see also glimpse ⇨ looknoun■sight [transitive] (written) to suddenly see sth, especially sth that you have been looking for看到，发现（尤指正在找的东西）◆After twelve days at sea, they sighted land.在海上航行了十二天后，他们发现了陆地。 see also sight ⇨ looknoun
suffer from sth
phrasal verb
suffer from sth ♦︎ have ♦︎ get ♦︎ develop ♦︎ catch ♦︎ contract ♦︎ come down with sthThese words all mean to be or become ill with a disease or illness.这些词均表示患病、染病。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to suffer from / have / get / develop / catch / contract a / an disease / illness◆to suffer from / have / get / catch / come down with a bug◆to suffer from / have / get / develop / contract cancer / AIDS◆to suffer from / have / get / catch / contract a virus / HIV / malaria◆to suffer from / have / get / catch / contract / come down with the flu◆to suffer from / have / get / catch / come down with a cold◆to suffer from / have / get a headache◆to suffer from / have / get / develop a condition / arthritis / diarrhoea◆to suffer from / have / develop a / an allergy / disorder■suffer from sth
phrasal verb
[transitive, no passive] to be badly affected by a disease, an illness, pain, sadness or a lack of sth（因疾病、痛苦、悲伤或缺乏某物）受苦，受难，受折磨◆The driver was taken to hospital suffering from shock.司机因休克被送往医院。◆Many companies are suffering from a shortage of skilled staff.许多公司苦于缺乏熟练员工。 see also sufferer ⇨ patient■have ( have got) (has, had, had) [transitive, no passive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to suffer from an illness or pain患（病）；得（病）；有（病痛）◆I had a cold yesterday and I couldn't come to work.昨天我感冒了，没能来上班。◆I've got a headache.我头疼。◆He found out that he had HIV just last year.他去年才知道自己染上了艾滋病。■get(getting, got, got; NAmEspokengetting, got, gotten) [transitive, no passive] to begin to have an illness, to suffer from a pain感染上；患上；有（病痛）◆I got this cold off(= from) you!我这感冒是被你传染的！◆I think I'm getting a cold.我觉得自己感冒了。◆She gets(= often suffers from) really bad headaches.她经常头痛得厉害。 see also pick sth up ⇨ get1■develop [transitive, no passive] to get a disease, illness or problem患（病）；出现（问题）◆She developed lung cancer at the age of sixty.她六十岁时得了肺癌。◆The car developed engine trouble and we had to stop.汽车发动机出了故障，我们只好停车。■catch(caught, caught) [transitive, no passive] to get an infectious illness(= one that can be passed easily from one person to another)染上（传染病）◆I think I must have caught this cold from you.我的感冒想必是你传染的。■contract / /kənˈtrækt/ / [transitive] (ratherformal) to get a disease, especially a serious one感染（尤指重病）◆He contracted malaria while abroad.在国外期间他染上了疟疾。■ˌcome ˈdown with sth
phrasal verb
(came, come) [transitive, no passive] to get an illness that is not very serious患，得，染上（小病）◆I think I'm coming down with something.我觉得我得了什么病。
take4
verb
take your things with you把你的东西带上take sb home领某人回家take your books off the table把你的书从桌子上拿开I passed him the rope and he took it.我把绳子递给他，他接了过去。take a job/bribes/sb's advice接受一份工作／贿赂／某人的建议take an opportunity把握机会take the blame承担过错的责任He took the painting for a genuine Van Gogh.他误以为这幅画是凡•高的真迹。take drugs吸毒take ♦︎ grab ♦︎ snatch ♦︎ catch ♦︎ seizeThese words all mean to take or hold sb/sth with your hand suddenly, firmly or roughly.这些词均表示用手抓住、捉住、夺取。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to take / grab / snatch / seize sth from sb◆to grab / snatch at sth◆to take / grab / catch / seize hold of sb / sth◆to take / grab / snatch / catch / seize sth suddenly / quickly◆to take / grab / catch / seize sth immediately■take(took, taken) [transitive] to put your hands or arms on or around sb/sth and hold them/it; to reach for sb/sth and hold them/it拿；抱；握；取；接◆I passed him the rope and he took it.我把绳子递给他，他接了过去。◆Free newspapers: please take one.免费报纸，请取一份。◆Can you take(= hold) the baby for a moment?你能抱一会儿孩子吗？◆He took her hand / took her by the hand(= held her hand, for example to lead her somewhere).他拉着她的手。■grab(-bb-) [transitive, intransitive] to get your hands on and hold or pull sb/sth suddenly, firmly or roughly抓住；攫取◆She grabbed the child's hand and ran.她抓住孩子的手就跑。◆He grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go.他抓住我不松手。◆Someone grabbed me from behind.有人从后面抓住我。◆Don't grab－there's plenty for everyone.别抢－多着呢，人人有份。◆She grabbed at(= tried to grab) the branch, missed and fell.她伸手抓树枝，但没抓住，跌倒了。■snatch [transitive, intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to take sth, usually from sb else, quickly and often rudely or roughly（通常粗暴无礼地）一把抓起，一下夺过◆She managed to snatch the gun from his hand.她设法从他手里夺过了枪。◆He snatched at(= tried to take hold of) the steering wheel.他伸手去抓方向盘。NOTE辨析 Grab or snatch?Snatch is most often used when sb takes sth directly from a person's hands; grab has a wider range of uses. * snatch最常指某人从另一人手中直接夺过某物，grab使用范围更广。■catch(caught, caught) [transitive] to stop and hold a moving object, especially in your hands; to take hold of sb/sth（尤指用手）接住，截住；抓住◆She managed to catch the keys as they fell.她接住了落下的钥匙。◆'Throw me over that towel, will you?' 'OK. Catch!'“请把那条毛巾扔给我好吗？”“好，接住！”◆The dog caught the stick in its mouth.狗衔住了木棍。◆He caught hold of her arm as she tried to push past him.她试图从他身边挤过时，他一把抓住了她的胳膊。ⓘ You can catch sth that is falling, or sth that has been thrown. Unlike with the other words in this group, you cannot 'catch sth from sb'. * catch的对象是坠物或抛掷物。不像本组其他词，不可以说catch sth from sb◆I threw the bag in the air and she caught it.我把包扔到空中，她接住了。◆She caught the bag from me and ran away.■seize / /siːz/ / [transitive] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) to take sb/sth in your hand suddenly and using force抓住；捉住；夺◆She tried to seize the gun from him.她试图夺他的枪。◆He seized her by the arm.他抓住她的胳膊。◆She seized hold of my hand.她抓住我的手。
button2
noun
Press the red button.按下红色按钮。a jacket with gold buttons钉着金色纽扣的夹克衫button ♦︎ pin ♦︎ buckle ♦︎ zip ♦︎ zipper ♦︎ fastener ♦︎ clasp ♦︎ catch ♦︎ Velcro™ ♦︎ lace/shoelace ♦︎ drawstringThese are all words for objects or devices that are used to close or fasten clothes or other objects.这些词均表示纽扣、拉链、扣件等。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to do up / undo a / your button / buckle / zip / zipper / clasp / catch / laces / shoelaces◆to fasten / unfasten a / your button / buckle / zip / zipper / clasp◆a / your button / buckle / zip / zipper / clasp / catch / laces / shoelaces is / are / comes / come undone◆a zip / zipper / fastener / fastening / clasp / catch is / gets stuck■button [countable] a small round piece of metal, plastic, etc. that is sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together纽扣；扣子◆ (BrE) to do up / undo your buttons系上／解开扣子◆ (NAmE) to button / unbutton your buttons系上／解开扣子◆The top button of his shirt was undone.他衬衫最上面的纽扣开了。◆My coat has lost a button.我的外套掉了一颗扣子。◆I need to sew this button back on.我得把这颗扣子再缝上去。 see also button ⇨ tieverb, unbutton ⇨ undoverb■pin [countable] a short thin piece of stiff wire with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other, used especially for fastening together pieces of fabric when sewing大头针◆Use pins to keep the patch in place while you sew it on.打补丁时用大头针把布块别住。◆The map had a lot of little pins stuck into it.这张地图上扎进了许多小图钉。◆Fasten the baby's nappy with a safety pin(= a pin with a point bent back towards the head, that is covered when closed so that it cannot hurt you).用安全别针别好婴儿的尿布。▸pin
verb
[transitive] ◆She pinned the badge onto her jacket.她把徽章别到夹克衫上。◆Pin all the pieces of material together.把这些材料都订到一起。■buckle [countable] a piece of metal or plastic used for joining the ends of a belt or for fastening a part of a bag, shoe, etc.（皮带、手提包、鞋子等的）搭扣，锁扣◆He adjusted his belt buckle.他调了调皮带的搭扣。▸buckle
verb
[transitive, intransitive] ◆She buckled her belt.她扣上了腰带。◆These shoes buckle at the side.这双鞋从侧边系扣。OPPunbuckle■zip (BrE) [countable] a thing that you use to fasten clothes, bags, etc. It consists of two rows of metal or plastic teeth that you can pull together to close sth or pull apart to open it.拉链；拉锁◆My zip's stuck.我的拉链卡住了。◆a bag with a zip拉链手提包 see also zip ⇨ tie, unzip ⇨ undo■zipper (especially NAmE) [countable] a zip拉链；拉锁◆My zipper's stuck.我的拉链卡住了。■fastener ( fastening) [countable] a device, such as a button, buckle or zip, used to close a piece of clothing; a device used to close a window, suitcase, etc. tightly纽扣；拉链；扣件◆buttons, zippers and other fasteners纽扣、拉链和其他扣件◆She fumbled with the unfamiliar fastening of the seatbelt.她笨手笨脚地摆弄不熟悉的安全带扣子。 see also fasten ⇨ tie, unfasten ⇨ undo■clasp / /klɑːsp; NAmEklæsp/ [countable] a device that fastens sth, such as a bag or the ends of a belt or a piece of jewellery（手提包、皮带、首饰等的）搭扣，扣环◆the clasp of a necklace / handbag项链扣环；手提包搭扣◆He tried to undo the clasp on the briefcase, but it was stuck.他试图打开公文包的搭扣，但卡住了。■catch [countable] a device used for fastening sth, for example a door, window or box（门窗、盒子等的）扣拴开关，扣件◆a catch on the door门闩◆safety catches for the windows安全窗钩◆I can't open the catch on this bracelet.我打不开这条手链的搭扣。■Velcro™ /ˈvelkrəʊ; NAmEˈvelkroʊ/ [uncountable] a material for fastening clothes, etc. with two different surfaces, one rough and one smooth, that stick to each other when they are pressed together维克罗搭扣；魔术贴◆He did up the Velcro straps on his shoes.他扣上鞋子上的尼龙扣带。■lace ( shoelace /ˈʃuːleɪs/ / ) [countable, usually plural] a long thin piece of material like string that goes through the holes on a shoe and is used to fasten it鞋带◆to tie / untie your laces / shoelaces系上／解开鞋带◆a pair of shoelaces一副鞋带◆My shoelaces came undone and I nearly tripped.我的鞋带松开了，差点儿把我绊倒。▸ˌlace ˈup, ˌlace sth ˈup
phrasal verb
◆a dress that laces up at the side侧面系带子的连衣裙◆He was sitting on the bed lacing up his shoes.他正坐在床边系鞋带。■drawstring / /ˈdrɔːstrɪŋ/ / [countable] a piece of string sewn inside the material at the top of a bag, pair of trousers/pants, etc. that can be pulled tighter in order to make the opening smaller（穿在袋口、裤腰等上的）拉绳，拉带，束带◆They fasten with a drawstring.它们是用拉绳系紧的。◆a drawstring waist系绳的腰部
disadvantage
noun
disadvantage ♦︎ drawback ♦︎ pitfall ♦︎ snag ♦︎ downside ♦︎ catchThese are all words for a problem or difficulty with sth or a less positive aspect of sth.这些词均表示问题、困难或不利因素。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a / the disadvantage / drawback / snag / downside / catch to sth◆a / the disadvantage / drawback / pitfall / snag / downside for sb◆a disadvantage / pitfall / snag in sth◆the disadvantages / drawbacks / pitfalls associated with sth◆The disadvantage / drawback / snag / downside / catch is that...◆a possible disadvantage / drawback / pitfall / snag / downside◆the only disadvantage / drawback / pitfall / snag / catch◆a / an major / obvious / potential disadvantage / drawback / pitfall / snag◆a / the big / main / minor / slight disadvantage / drawback / snag◆to have a disadvantage / drawback / snag / downside◆to overcome a disadvantage / drawback / pitfall / snag■disadvantage [countable, uncountable] something that causes problems and tends to stop sb/sth from succeeding or making progress障碍；不利因素；不利条件◆There are disadvantages to the plan.这个计划有若干不利之处。◆The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage.他不会说外语，这使他处于明显的不利地位。◆I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage.但愿我的经验不足不会对我造成不利。◆The advantages of the plan far outweigh the disadvantages.这个计划利远大于弊。◆Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage.班上许多孩子都遭受社会地位低下和经济困难之苦。OPPadvantage ⇨ benefitnoun1, advantage ⇨ leadnoun2 see also disadvantageous ⇨ difficult2▸disadvantage
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[transitive] ◆Some pension plans may disadvantage women.有些养老金计划可能对妇女不利。■drawback / /ˈdrɔːbæk/ / [countable] a problem or less positive aspect of sth that makes it a less attractive idea缺点；不利条件◆The main drawback to it is the cost.主要缺点是成本高。◆This strategy has its drawbacks.这项策略有一些弊端。■pitfall / /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ / [countable] a danger or difficulty, especially one that is hidden or not obvious at first（尤指潜在或不明显的）危险，困难◆We need to be alert to potential pitfalls.我们需要对一些潜在的陷阱保持警惕。◆Buying property holds many pitfalls for the unwary.购置房产一不警觉就可能会落入许多圈套。■snag [countable] (ratherinformal) a problem or difficulty, especially one that is small, hidden or unexpected（尤指细微、潜在或意外的）问题，困难，麻烦◆The only snag with the course is that it's quite short.这门课唯一的缺点是时间太短。◆There is just one small snag－where is the money coming from?只有一个小问题－钱从哪儿来？◆We've hit a technical snag: the printer isn't compatible with my PC.我们遇到一个技术性小麻烦：那台打印机与我的个人电脑不兼容。■downside / /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/ / [singular] (ratherinformal, especially journalism尤用于新闻) the disadvantages or less positive aspects of sth that is generally good（好事情的）缺点，不利方面◆The downside of all this success is that I don't get to spend much time with my family.这次成功的坏处是我没有多少时间与家人相聚。◆On the downside, such improvements in efficiency often mean job losses.从不利的方面来看，这样提高工作效率常意味着有人会失业。OPPupsideⓘ The upside is the more positive aspects of sth that is generally bad. * upside指不好的事情中好的方面◆The upside is that I do get to spend more time with my family.好的一面是我确实有更多的时间与家人相聚。■catch [countable, usually singular] (ratherinformal) a hidden difficulty or disadvantage潜在困难；隐患◆It sounds too good. There must be a catch.这事听起来太好了，一定有什么圈套吧。◆All that money for two hours' work－what's the catch?干两个钟头就给那么多钱－这里面有什么鬼？▸ˌcatch sb ˈout
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◆Many investors were caught out by the fall in share prices.许多投资者因股价下跌而突然陷入困境。