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IELTS BNC: 844 COCA: 820

glass

1 glass /ˈglæs/ Brit /ˈglɑːs/ noun
plural glasses
1 glass
/ˈglæs/ Brit /ˈglɑːs/
noun
plural glasses
Learner's definition of GLASS
[noncount] : a hard usually transparent material that is used for making windows and other products玻璃
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
see also plate glass, stained glass
[count]
: a drinking container made out of glass玻璃杯
◊ The expression raise a glass or raise your glasses is used to tell people to hold up their glasses and drink a toast as a way to wish someone happiness, success, etc.(为某人的幸福、成功等)干杯
: the amount held by a glass container一玻璃杯(的量)
glasses [plural] : a pair of glass or plastic lenses set into a frame and worn over the eyes to help a person see眼镜
see also field glasses, magnifying glass, opera glasses

people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

used to say that people who have faults should not criticize other people for having the same faults正人要先正己

under glass

: in a glass container在玻璃容器中
see also hourglass, looking glass

— glassful

/ˈglæsˌfʊɫ/ Brit /ˈglɑsˌfʊɫ/ noun, plural glassfuls [count]
2 glass /ˈglæs/ Brit /ˈglɑːs/ verb
glasses; glassed; glassing
2 glass
/ˈglæs/ Brit /ˈglɑːs/
verb
glasses; glassed; glassing
Learner's definition of GLASS
[+ object]
: to fit, protect, or enclose (something) with glass给…装玻璃;用玻璃罩住(或盖住)usually + in
IELTS BNC: 844 COCA: 820

glass

1 of 2

noun

ˈglas How to pronounce glass (audio)
ˈgläs
often attributive
1
: any of various amorphous materials formed from a melt by cooling to rigidity without crystallization: such as
a
: a usually transparent or translucent material consisting typically of a mixture of silicates
b
: a material (such as obsidian) produced by fast cooling of magma
2
a
: something made of glass: such as
(1)
: tumbler
also : glassware
(2)
: mirror
(3)
(4)
b(1)
: an optical instrument or device that has one or more lenses and is designed to aid in the viewing of objects not readily seen
(2)
: field glasses, binoculars
usually used in plural
c
glasses plural : a device used to correct defects of vision or to protect the eyes that consists typically of a pair of glass or plastic lenses and the frame by which they are held in place

called also eyeglasses, spectacles

3
: the quantity held by a glass container
4
5
: crystal meth
specifically : a pure form of crystal meth
glassful noun
glassless adjective

glass

2 of 2

verb

glassed; glassing; glasses

transitive verb

1
a
: to provide with glass : glaze sense 1
b
: to enclose, case, or wall with glass
the sunroom was glassed in
2
: to make glassy
3
a
b
: to see mirrored
4
: to look at through an optical instrument (such as a pair of binoculars)

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Noun The waiter filled our glasses with water. She drank two glasses of water. She was wearing dark glasses with thick black frames.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
As the quality of manufacturing in China improves, Apple has begun to buy more and more components like glass displays from Chinese companies rather than from overseas. Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Other work is cleverly displayed in glass cases positioned at eye-catching angles. Diane Daniel, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The gold judicial collar made of glass beads that belonged to the late U.S. Supreme Court justice will benefit a children's charity. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Soon, guests will be able to peer through a window into Cherry Block's glass cooler, where a bounty of ground meats, tomahawks, filets and sausage will be available to purchase. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 8 Sep. 2022 For porch lights and awning: Hot-glue mini glass balls into acorn caps to create lights; attach to pumpkin with hot-glue. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 Since its inception in 1994, New York’s Armory Show has established itself as a can’t-miss event on the city’s cultural calendar, reaching far beyond the Javits Center’s iconic glass walls to share the latest in global art. Christina Pérez, ELLE, 7 Sep. 2022 The glass-half-full contingent among the Apple watchers out there will no doubt read into that 90 million figure that, if nothing else, a big chunk of Apple’s customer base is more than ready to splurge for an upgrade to the iPhone 14. Andy Meek, BGR, 7 Sep. 2022 Available in the shape of a cloud, frog or mushroom, this glass watering bulb will keep your recipient's plants perfectly hydrated (and look really cute while doing it!). Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022
Verb
As businesses switch from plastic containers to glass to meet their sustainable packaging goals, competition for bottles is intensifying. Carol Ryan, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 In 1825, the Boston Sandwich Glass Company relocated to Cape Cod because the sand lends itself nicely to glass blowing. Lea Lane, Forbes, 6 July 2022 One of his first acts as Colorado athletic director in 2005 was to change the large wooden doors of his office to glass to encourage visitors. Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2021 It can be made in a variety of materials, from masonry and plastic to glass ad metal. Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Sep. 2021 The northern Italian city of Venice is a world leader in artisan crafts, from mask making to glass blowing. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2021 Peach & Lily Your roadmap to glass skin begins (and ends) here. Talia Abbas, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2021 All of the homes on the tour have a great room with an island to gather around and glass doors that slide away to an outdoor oasis. oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2021 The plan was simple: Walk out to points of long ridges and glass open areas below. Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 23 Dec. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English glas, from Old English glæs; akin to Old English geolu yellow — more at yellow

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of glass was before the 12th century
IELTS BNC: 844 COCA: 820
glass

noun¹

1transparent substance透明物質ADJECTIVE | ... OF GLASS | VERB + GLASS | GLASS + VERB | GLASS + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEclear, coloured/colored, opaque, plain, smoked, tinted透明/彩色/不透明/防護白/煙色/有色玻璃broken碎玻璃flying飛起的玻璃碎片A bomb went off, and many people were injured by flying glass.炸彈爆炸了,許多人被飛濺的玻璃碎片劃傷。bulletproof, cut, frosted, plate, safety, stained, toughened防彈/雕花/磨砂/平板/安全/彩色/鋼化玻璃... OF GLASSpiece一片玻璃pane, sheet一塊玻璃fragment, shard, sliver, splinter玻璃碎片The floor was littered with fragments of broken glass.地板上滿是玻璃碎片。VERB + GLASSblow, make吹製/製造玻璃We watched the craftsmen blowing glass.我們觀看工匠吹製玻璃。The factory makes safety glass.這家工廠生產安全玻璃。break, crack, shatter, smash打破玻璃;打碎玻璃GLASS + VERBbreak, crack, shatter, smash, splinter玻璃破碎;玻璃裂開;玻璃粉碎the sound of glass breaking玻璃破碎的聲音GLASS + NOUNbeads, bottle, bowl, eye, jar, vase, vial玻璃珠;玻璃瓶;玻璃碗;玻璃假眼球;玻璃廣口瓶;玻璃花瓶;小玻璃瓶cabinet, case玻璃陳設櫃;玻璃櫥door, panel, partition, roof, wall, window玻璃門;玻璃嵌板;玻璃隔板;玻璃屋頂;玻璃牆;玻璃窗table玻璃桌子fibre/fiber玻璃纖維a boat made of glass fibre / fiber玻璃纖維製的小船PREPOSITIONbehind glass在玻璃後面The books were all behind glass (= in glass cases).書都放在玻璃櫃子裏。on glass在玻璃上She cut her foot on some glass.她的腳被玻璃割傷了。under glass在玻璃下面We grow fruit under glass (= in a glasshouse).我們在玻璃溫室裏種植水果。through glass透過玻璃He could see the light through the frosted glass.他能夠透過磨砂玻璃看到亮光。
glass

noun²

2for drinking供飲用ADJECTIVE | VERB + GLASS | GLASS + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbrimming, full滿滿的玻璃杯half-empty, half-full半滿的玻璃杯empty空玻璃杯beer, brandy, champagne, sherry, whisky/whiskey, wine啤酒/白蘭地/香檳/雪利酒/威士忌/葡萄酒酒杯crystal水晶玻璃杯a set of crystal glasses一套水晶玻璃杯tall一大杯a tall glass of milk一大杯牛奶fresh (especially NAmE) 新倒的一杯He poured her a fresh glass of sherry.他給她重新倒了一杯雪利酒。pint一品脫的玻璃杯beer in a pint glass一品脫玻璃杯中的啤酒VERB + GLASShave喝一杯He had a small glass of lager with his meal.他吃飯時喝了一小杯淡啤酒。drink, sip喝杯中物;抿杯中物She sat sipping a glass of champagne.她坐着慢慢抿香檳。drain, empty把杯中物喝光fill, pour, refill, top up斟滿/倒入/重新滿上/添滿The waiter filled their glasses.侍者把他們的杯子斟滿。clean, polish, wash清洗玻璃杯;擦拭酒杯;沖洗玻璃杯The butler was polishing the brandy glasses.男管家正在擦白蘭地酒杯。lift, raise舉杯She raised the glass to her lips.她把杯子舉到唇邊。hand sb遞給某人一杯⋯I handed her a glass of wine.我遞給她一杯葡萄酒。put down, set down放下杯子I put my glass down on the table.我把玻璃杯放在桌子上。clink碰杯They clinked glasses, still laughing.他們碰了杯,依舊大笑不止。GLASS + VERBclink杯子叮噹響He heard glasses clinking in the other room.他聽到另一間屋裏發出碰杯的聲音。PREPOSITIONin a/the/sb's glass在(某人的)杯中the red liquid in his glass他杯子裏的紅色液體glass of一杯⋯She had had three glasses of wine already.她已經喝了三杯葡萄酒。PHRASES(a) glass in (your) hand手拿酒杯He sat back, glass in hand.他手裏拿着酒杯向後一靠。

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