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[/weɪ; we/] n 用法:
1 [C] (often in compounds 常用以构成复合词) (a) place for walking, travelling, etc along; path, road, street, etc 路; 道; 街; 径:
a way across the fields 穿过田地的路 *
a covered (ie roofed) way 有顶盖的路 *
across/over the way, ie across/over the road 穿过这条路 *
a `highway 公路 *
the `highways and `byways, ie main and minor roads 大路和小路 *
a `waterway 水路 *
a `railway 铁路.
(b) Way name of certain roads or streets 路或街道的名称:
the Appian Way 阿皮安路. 用法:
2 [C usu sing 通常作单数] (a) ~ (from...) (to...) route, road, etc (to be) taken in order to reach a place 路线:
the best, quickest, right, shortest, etc way from A to B 从A地到B地的最好的、 最快的、 正确的、 最近的...路线 *
Which way do you usually go to town? 你进城一般走哪条路线? *
find one's way home 找到回家的路 *
tell sb the way 为某人指路 *
He asked me the way (ie the best way) to London. 他问我去伦敦走哪条路最好. *
the way down, in, out, up, etc 下去的、 进去的、 出去的、 上去的...路 *
(fig 比喻) find a way out of one's difficulty 找出摆脱困境之路 *
(fig 比喻) argue, bluff, talk, trick, etc one's way into, out of, etc sth, ie enter, escape, etc by arguing, etc 用争论、 吓唬、 谈话、 哄骗等方法进入或逃出 *
(fig 比喻) fight, force, shoot, etc one's way across, into, etc sth, ie cross, enter, etc sth by fighting, etc 用打斗、 武力、 射击等手段穿过、 进入...某处.
(b) route along which sb/sth is moving or would move if there was space 行进的路线或通路:
cut a way through the undergrowth 在下层灌丛中开出一条路来 *
We had to pick our way along the muddy track. 我们须在泥泞小道上择路而行. *
There was a lorry blocking the way. 有一辆卡车挡住了路. *
Get out of my way! 别挡著我的路!
(C) (in phrases after which, this, that, etc 用於which、 this、 that等之後, 构成短语) (in a specified) direction （沿某）方向:
`Which way did he go?' `He went that way.' ｀他往哪边去了?＇｀他往那边去了.＇ *
Look this way, please. 请往这边看. *
Kindly step this way, ladies and gentlemen. 女士们、 先生们, 请往这边走. *
Look both ways (ie to right and left) before crossing the road. 过马路前先要向两边看一看. *
They weren't looking our way, ie towards us. 他们没朝我们这边看. *
Make sure that the sign's the right way up. 一定要把符号的上下弄对. *
The arrow is pointing the wrong way. 这个箭头指错了方向. *
If the tree falls that way, it will destroy the house. 这棵树向那边倒下就会把那所房子压坏. *
(fig 比喻) Which way (ie For which party) will you vote? 你投哪边（哪个党）的票? 用法:
3 [C] (a) (usu sing 通常作单数) method, style or manner of doing sth （做某事的）方法, 方式, 手段:
What is the best way to clean this? 用什麽办法能把这个弄乾净? *
She showed them the way to do it. 她向他们示范做这件事的方法. *
the best, right, wrong, etc way to do sth 做某事的最好的、 正确的、 错误的...方法 *
I like the way you've done your hair. 我喜欢你头发的样式. *
There are several ways of doing it. 做这件事有好几种方法. *
a new way of storing information 储存信息的新方法 *
You can see the way his mind works when you read his books. 看他写的书就能了解他的思想方法. *
She spoke in a kindly way. 她说话态度很和蔼.
(b) (after my, his, her, etc 用於my、 his、 her等之後) course of action desired or chosen by sb （按照）某人想要的或选择的方式方法:
She'll do it `her way whatever you suggest. 你说出大天来她有她一定之规. *
We all have our favourite ways of doing certain things. 我们做某些事都有自己爱用的办法. *
I still think `my way is better! 我仍然认为我的方法好! *
Try to find your `own way to express the idea. 尽量用你自己的语言来表达这个意见.
(C) chosen, desired or habitual behaviour; custom or manner 独异的、 喜爱的或习惯的行为; 习俗; 作风:
He has some rather odd ways. 他有些怪招. *
Don't be offended, it's only his `way, ie manner of behaving that has no special significance. 不要介意, 他就是这麽个人. *
It is not her `way to be selfish, ie She is not selfish by nature. 她并不是个自私的人. *
I don't like the way (ie manner in which) he looks at me. 我不喜欢他那种样子看著我. *
It's disgraceful the way he treats his mother.他那样对待他母亲太不像话了. *
a fashionable way of dressing 穿著时髦 *
They admired the way she dealt with the crisis. 他们很佩服她处理这场危机的手法. 用法:
4 [sing] (esp after long, little, etc 尤用於long、 little等之後) distance (to be travelled) between two points 两点间的距离:
It's a long way to London. 从这里到伦敦很远. *
We are a long way from the coast. 我们距离海边很远. *
There is quite a way still to go. 还要走很长的路. *
The roots go a long way down. 这些根扎得很深. *
(fig 比喻) December is a long way off/away, ie in the future, from now. 现在离十二月份还有很长的时间. *
Success is still a long way off. 离成功还远著呢. *
better by a long way, ie much better 好得多了. 用法:
5 [sing] (infml) area near a place; neighbourhood 附近; 周围:
He lives somewhere `Lincoln way. 他住在林肯市附近. *
The crops are doing well down `our way, ie in our part of the country. 我们这一带的作物长势良好. *
Please visit us next time you're over this way. 你下次到这一带来时请到我们家作客.6 [C] particular aspect of sth; respect （某事物的）某方面:
Can I help you in any way? 我能帮你点儿忙吗? *
She is in no way (ie not at all) to blame. 根本不应该怪她. *
The changes are beneficial in some ways but not in others. 这些变革有的方面有好处, 有的方面没好处. *
She helped us in every possible way. 她帮助我们无微不至. 用法:
7 (idm 习语) ,all the `way the whole distance 一路上. `be/be `born/be `made that way (infml) (of a person) be as one is because of innate characteristics （指人）性格天生如此:
I'm afraid that's just the way he `is. 没法子, 他天生就是这麽一种人. be ,set in one's `ways be inflexible in one's habits, attitudes, etc （习惯、 态度等）固定而不变通. both `ways/each `way (of money bet on a horse, race, etc) so that one will win money back if the horse, etc either wins or gains second or third place （指赛马等下的赌注）该马等获第一名或二三名均可赢钱:
have ￡5 each way on the favourite 在大热门上投注5英镑压它赢前三名 *
back the favourite both ways 压大热门赢前三名. by the `way (a) by the roadside during a journey 在途中的路边上:
stopped for a picnic by the way 在途中停在路边野餐.
(b) (used to introduce a comment or question that is only indirectly related, if at all, to the main subject of conversation 在主要话题或交谈中用以插入题外的话或问题):
Oh, by the way, there is a telephone message for you. 噢, 对了, 有你一个电话口信. *
What did you say your name was, by the way? 顺便问一句, 您说您的名字叫什麽来著? by way of (a) (fml 文) by a route that includes (the place mentioned); via 路经（某处）; 途经:
They are travelling to France by way of London. 他们经伦敦去法国.
(b) as a type of (sth) or serving as (sth) 作为; 当作:
Let's eat out tonight, by way of a change. 咱们今天晚上到外面去吃饭吧, 换换口味. *
What are you thinking of doing by way of a holiday this year? 今年的假期你打算怎麽过? *
By way of an introduction, I shall explain some of the historical background. 作为开场白, 我来解释一下历史背景.
(C) with the intention of or for the purpose of (doing sth) 意在或为了（做某事）:
make enquiries by way of learning the facts of the case 为了解实情作调查. change one's ways => change. come one's `way occur or present itself to one 发生於或来到某人处:
An opportunity like that doesn't often come my way. 这样的机会可不常落在我头上. cut both/two `ways (of an action, argument, etc) have an effect both for and against sth （指行动、 论点等）有利也有弊. divide, split, etc, sth two, three, etc `ways share sth among two, three, etc people 在两个、 三个...人之间分配. each way => both ways. the error of one's/sb's ways => error. feel one's way => feel1. find one's way; find its way to... => find1. get into/out of the way of (doing) sth acquire/lose the habit of doing sth 培养[失去]做某事的习惯. get/have one's own `way get or do what one wants, often in spite of opposition 为所欲为（常指不顾反对意见）:
She always gets her own way in the end. 到头来总是她想怎样就怎样. give `way break or collapse 断裂; 倒塌:
The bridge gave way under the weight of the lorry. 卡车过重把这座桥压坏了. *
Her legs suddenly gave way and she fell to the floor. 她两腿突然支持不住摔倒在地板上了. give way (to sb/sth) (a) allow sb/sth to be first; yield 让某人[某事物]在先; 让出; 放弃:
Give way to traffic coming from the right. 让右方驶来的车辆先行.
(b) let oneself be overcome (by sth) 被（某事物）制服:
give way to despair 陷於绝望.
(C) make concessions (to sb/sth) （向某人[某事物]）让步, 妥协:
We must not give way to their demands. 我们决不能对他们的要求让步. give way to sth be replaced by sth 被某事物代替:
The storm gave way to bright sunshine. 暴风雨过後出现了灿烂的阳光. go far/a long way => far2. go far/a long way to do sth/towards sth => far2. go out of one's `way (to do sth) take particular care and trouble to do sth 特意不怕麻烦做某事:
The shop assistant went out of his way to find what we needed. 那个店员不厌其烦地满足我们的需要. go one's own `way act independently or as one chooses, esp against the advice of others 独立地或按自己的意愿行事（尤指不听人劝）:
Whatever you suggest, she will always go her own way. 无论怎样劝说, 她也总是我行我素. go one's way (dated 旧) depart离开; 出发. go sb's way (a) travel in the same direction as sb 与某人同路:
I'm going your way so I can give you a lift. 我和你同路, 可以顺便开车送你.
(b) (of events, etc) be favourable to sb （指事情等）对某人有利:
Things certainly seem to be going our way. 看来事情确实对我们有利. go the way of all `flesh (saying 谚) (live and) die as other people do; suffer the same changes, dangers, etc as other people 像别人一样（生与）死; 和他人一样经受变革、 危险等. the hard way => hard1. have come a long way => long1. have/want it/things `both ways => both1. have it/things/everything one's `own way have what one wants, esp by imposing one's will on others 为所欲为（尤指把自己的意愿强加於人）:
All right, have it your own way I'm tired of arguing. 好了, 随你的便吧--我懒得和你争了. have a `way with one have the power to attract or persuade others 有吸引人或说服人的能力. have a way with sb/sth have a particular talent for dealing with sb/sth 专门善於同某人[某事物]打交道:
have a way with difficult children 专门能对付不听话的孩子 *
have a way with motor bikes 很会修理摩托车. in a bad `way (a) very ill or in serious trouble 病得很重; 情形很糟.
(b) (infml) obviously drunk 烂醉如泥. in a `big/`small way on a large/small scale 大[小]规模:
He's got himself into trouble in a big way. 他可惹了大麻烦了. *
She collects antiques in a small way. 她收集少许古玩. in a fair way to do sth => fair1. in the family way => family. ,in more ways than `one (used to draw attention to the fact that the statement made has more than one meaning用以指出所说的事实尚有其他含义):
He's a big man in more ways than one. 他是个了不起的人--在很多方面. in a `way; in `one way; in `some ways to a certain extent but not entirely 在某种程度上:
The changes are an improvement in one way. 这些变从某种意义上说是一种进步. in the ordinary way => ordinary. in one's own sweet way => sweet1. in the `way causing inconvenience or an obstruction 造成不便或阻碍:
I'm afraid your car is in the way. 看来你的汽车挡著道了. *
I left them alone, as I felt I was in the way. 我躲开了他们, 因为我觉得我碍他们的事. know one's way around => know. lead the way => lead3. look the other `way avoid seeing sb/sth, deliberately or by chance （避而）不看某人[某物]:
The usherette looked the other way so that the children could get into the cinema without paying. 那个女检票员扭过脸去好让那些孩子不买票就进电影院里. lose one's way => lose. make one's way (to/towards sth) go 走; 行走; 前进:
I'll make my way home now. 我现在要回家了. *
make one's way (ie succeed) in life 在生活中有所成就. make `way (for sb/sth) allow (sb/sth) to pass 让（某人[某事物]）通过; 给（某人[某事物]）让路. mend one's ways => mend. not know where/which way to look => know. (there are) no two ways a`bout it (saying 谚) there is only one correct or suitable way to act, speak or think with regard to sth 对於某事物只有一种正确的或合适的方法来做、 说或思考; 别无他途. ,no `way (infml) under no circumstances or by no means (will sth happen[/be done) 决不ː ɣive up our tea breakU ŋo way! 让我们放弃工间休息时间U 没门儿! *
ŋo way will ɪ go on working for that man. 我不再给那个人工作了. ,one way and aˋnother considering various aspects of the matter together 考虑到各个方面ː She's been very successful, one way and another. 无论从哪方面看, 她都是很有成就的. ,one way or aˋnother by some means, methods, etc Uθ用某种方式、 方法等ː θe must finish the job this week one way or another. 我们无论如何必须在本周做完这项工作. on one's/]the `way in the process of going or coming 在来或去的行进中; 在路上:
I had better be on my way (ie leave) soon. 我最好早点走. *
I'll buy some bread on the/my way home. 我要在回家的路上买些面包. on the `way (infml) (of a baby) conceived but not yet born （指婴儿）已成胎但尚未出生:
She has two children with another one on the way. 她有两个孩子, 现在还怀著一个. on the way `out (a) in the process of leaving 正在离开:
I bumped into him on the way out. 我正出门的时候碰上他了.
(b) (fig 比喻) going out of fashion or favour; becoming obsolete 即将不流行或不受喜爱; 渐渐过时或淘汰. the ,other way `round(a) reversed or inverted 颠倒; 相反; 反过来.
(b) the opposite of what is expected or supposed 与料想的或以为的相反:
I was accused of stealing money from her but in fact it was the other way round. 说我偷了她的钱, 其实正相反是她偷了我的钱. out of harm's way => harm n. ,out of the `way (a) far from a town or city; remote 远离城镇; 偏远:
[attrib 作定语] a tiny ,out-of-the-way `village in Cornwall 康沃尔郡的一个偏僻的小村庄.(b) exceptional; uncommon 异常的; 罕见的; 不普通的:
He has done nothing out of the way yet. 他倒还没干出离谱的事. a/the parting of the ways => parting. pave the way for sth => pave. pay one's/its way => pay2. point the way => point2. put sb in the way of (doing) sth make it possible for sb to do sth or give sb an opportunity to do sth 使某人有可能做某事; 给某人做某事的机会. rub sb up the wrong way => rub1. see one's way (clear) to doing sth find that it is possible or convenient to do sth 觉得可能或便於做某事:
I can't see my way clear to finishing the work this year. 我看我今年做不完这项工作. *
Could you see your way to lending me 10 for a couple of days? 你能不能借给我10英镑过两天还你? see which way the wind is blowing see what is likely to happen 观察将要发生什麽事情. show the way => show2. (not) stand in sb's `way (not) prevent sb from doing sth （不）阻止某人做某事:
If you want to study medicine, we won't stand in your way. 你要是想学医我们决不拦你. take the easy way out => easy1. ,that's the ,way the ,cookie `crumbles (infml esp US) that is the state of things and nothing can be done about it 事情就是这样, 没有别的办法. to `my way of thinking in my opinion 我认为; 依我看. under `way having started and making progress 已经开始并进行著:
The project is now well under way. 这一项目现正顺利进行. *
be/get under way, ie (esp of a ship) move/start to move through the water （尤指船）在航行中[启航]. wait for the cat to jump/to see which way the cat jumps => wait1. a/sb's way of `life normal pattern of social or working life of a person or group （某人的或某些人的）生活方式:
She adapted easily to the French way of life. 她很容易就适应了法国人的生活方式. the ,way of the `world what many people do, how they behave, etc 大家都（这样）做的事. ,ways and `means methods and resources for doing sth, esp providing money （做某事的）方法和资源; （尤指）财源. where there's a will, there's a way => will4. ,work one's `way (through college, etc) have a paid job while one is a student 边挣钱边求学; 半工半读:
She had to work her way through law school. 她须半工半读学习法律. work one's way through sth read or do sth from beginning to end 从头到尾阅读或做某事:
The board are still working their way through the application forms. 委员会仍在审阅全部申请表. ,work one's way `up be promoted from a low grade to a high one 获提升; 晋级:
He has worked his way up from junior clerk to managing director. 他已从初级职员升到总经理. way 2
[/weɪ; we/] adv (infml) 用法:
1 (used with a prep or an adv and usu not negatively 与介词或副词连用, 通常不用於否定句) very far 很远:
She finished the race way ahead of the other runners. 她第一个跑到终点, 远远领先於其他选手. *
The shot was way off target. 这次射得远离目标. *
The price is way above what we can afford.价格高得我们绝对付不起. *
The initial estimate was way out, ie very inaccurate. 最初的估计差得很远. 用法:
2 (idm 习语) `way back a long time ago 很久以前:
I first met him way back in the `fifties. 我和他初次见面是早在一九五几年的事. |