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ground
40 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural grounds
plural grounds
Learner's definition of GROUND
1
the ground : the surface of the earth地；地面
- An apple fell to the ground.苹果掉落在地上。
- Mechanical problems kept the plane on the ground.机械故障使得飞机停飞。
- They were lying/sitting on the ground.他们躺在/坐在地上。
- close to the ground = low to the ground靠近地面
- The flight was watched by many observers on the ground.许多地面目击者目睹了这次飞行。
- They sent in ground forces/troops. [=soldiers who fight on the ground instead of in the air or at sea]他们派地面部队投入战斗。
- a ground war [=a war fought by soldiers on the ground]地面战争
- ground transportation [=transportation that is over the ground instead of on water or in the air]陆路运输
2
[noncount] : the soil that is on or under the surface of the earth土；土壤
- planting seeds in the ground把种子播种到土壤中
- She drove a spike into the ground.她把一个尖状物戳入了地面。
- damp/frozen ground潮湿/冰冻的土壤
- solid/firm/dry ground厚实/坚实/干燥的土
3
a [noncount] : an area of land场地
- They built their house on bare/level/flat ground.他们把房子建在一块空旷/平坦的场地上。
- We realized that we were on hallowed/sacred ground.我们意识到我们正站在神圣的土地上。
- They built their house on high ground.他们将房子建在高地上。
b [count] : an area of land or sea that is used for a particular purpose（某种用途的）场地 — see also spawning ground
- a camping ground宿营地
- fishing/hunting grounds渔场；猎场
- Each fall the birds return to their wintering grounds.每年秋天鸟儿就飞回到它们的越冬地。
- (Brit) a football ground [=(US) a soccer field]足球场
- an ancient burial ground [=a place where people were buried in ancient times]古代墓地
c grounds [plural] : the land around a building（建筑物周围的）场地，庭院
- the capitol grounds围绕国会大厦的公园
- He was trespassing on school grounds.他擅自进入学校场地。
- We toured the grounds of the estate.我们参观了庄园的庭院。
4
[noncount] : the bottom of the ocean, a lake, etc.海底；湖底
- The boat struck ground.船搁浅了。
5
[noncount] : an area of knowledge or interest（知识或兴趣的）领域
- We have a lot of ground to go over before the test.测试之前我们有许多知识领域要复习。
- We covered much more ground [=we went over more information] than we expected to at the meeting.我们在会议上讨论的内容大大超出了预期。
- The book covers familiar ground. [=subjects that have often been discussed before]这本书涵盖了许多熟悉的话题。
6
[singular] : a place or situation in which someone or something is developed or tested（开发或测试的）场地
- The laboratory has become a testing ground for ideas about the origins of the universe.实验室成了有关宇宙起源说的测试场地。
- The tournament has come to be regarded as a proving ground for young players.锦标赛成了年轻选手们证明自己竞技实力的检验场。
7
: a set of beliefs, opinions, or attitudes信仰；观点；态度 — see also high ground
[noncount]
- The two sides are trying to find some common ground [=an area in which they can agree with each other] on these issues.双方正在努力找到有关这些问题的共同立场。
- When a politician talks about raising taxes, he's on dangerous ground. [=he is doing or saying something that may cause anger or criticism]当一名从政者谈及增加税收时，他是在自找麻烦，引火烧身。
[singular]
- The two sides continue to look for a middle ground [=a middle position] between two extremes.双方继续寻求两个极端之间的折中方案。
8
[count] : a reason for doing or thinking something理由；根据— usually plural通常用复数
- The company has been accused of discriminating on the grounds of race.公司被指控有种族歧视。
- We have no grounds for believing that the crisis will end soon.我们没有理由相信危机将会很快结束。
- Her husband's infidelity was grounds for divorce.她丈夫的不忠行为是离婚的原因。
- Many critics have objected to the proposal on the grounds that [=because] it would be too costly.许多批评者反对这项提议，理由是代价太高。
- The law was rejected on the grounds that it was not constitutional. = The law was rejected on constitutional grounds.这项法律未获通过的原因是不符合宪法。
9
grounds [plural] : very small pieces of crushed coffee beans（咖啡）渣滓，碎末
- coffee grounds咖啡渣
10
[count] US : a wire or metal object that makes an electrical connection with the earth接地装置；地线— usually singular通常用单数
- This metal bracket provides the ground.这种金属架是用作接地装置的。
— called also (British) earth
11
[count] : the area behind or around a design背景；底子
- The wallpaper has red tulips on a white ground. [=background]墙纸白底，有红色郁金香图案。
above ground
: on top of the earth's surface地表；土壤的表面
- The bird's nest is located high above ground.鸟巢筑在远离地面的高处。
below ground
: under the earth's surface地表下
- The seeds should be planted a few inches below ground.种子应该种在地表以下几英寸的位置。
break ground
1
: to dig into the ground at the start of building something破土；动工
- Workers broke ground on the new stadium last week.上周工人们开始了新体育场的建设。
2
or break new ground : to make new discoveries突破；新发现
- Critics say that the study does not break (any) new ground in the search for a cure for cancer.批评者说这项研究对癌症治疗没有新突破。
burn to the ground
down to the ground
British, informal : completely or perfectly彻底地；完全地
- The job suits her down to the ground. [=suits her perfectly]这份工作非常适合她。
from the ground up
1
: completely or thoroughly完全地；彻底地
- The car has been redesigned from the ground up.这款汽车经过了全新设计。
2
: from a point at which nothing has been done : from the very beginning从头开始；从最初开始
- They built the resort from the ground up.他们新建了这个度假胜地。
gain ground
or make up ground : to move faster so that you come closer to someone or something that is in front of you迫近；赶上 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- She was trailing in the race, but she was beginning to gain ground (on the leaders).比赛中她一度落后，不过她正开始赶上领跑者。
- Alternative forms of energy are quickly gaining ground. [=becoming more popular or successful]各种能源替代形式正快速发展。
- The company has been gaining ground on [=catching up with] its competitors.这家公司已经在赶上竞争对手。
- The campaign is trying to make up ground by advertising heavily in key states.这项活动旨在通过在主要的州大做广告来占领市场。
get off the ground
1
: to begin to operate or proceed in a successful way顺利开始；取得进展
- The project never really got off the ground.这个项目从未真正取得进展。
2
get (something) off the ground : to cause (something) to begin to operate or proceed in successful way使顺利开始；使取得进展
- We're still trying to get this project off the ground.我们仍在努力使这个项目顺利开始。
give ground
: to move backward when you are being attacked : retreat退让；让步；退却 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- The troops were forced to give ground.部队被迫撤退。
- The controversy has continued, and both sides are still refusing to give ground.争议仍在继续，双方仍拒绝让步。
have/keep your feet on the ground
hit the ground running
hold/stand your ground
: to not change your position when you are being attacked : to not retreat坚守阵地；坚持立场；不让步 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- The troops managed to hold their ground despite a fierce enemy attack.尽管敌人进攻凶猛，部队还是成功守住了阵地。
- The company has managed to hold its ground in the marketplace.公司成功保住了市场份额。
- The president has continued to stand his ground despite criticism.尽管遭到批评，总统仍继续坚持自己的立场。
into the ground
1
: to the point of being very tired or exhausted筋疲力尽
- She's been working/running/driving herself into the ground.她把自己弄得筋疲力尽。
2
: to the point of complete failure or ruin垮掉；完蛋；彻底失败
- He ran that company into the ground. [=he destroyed that company]他把那个公司弄垮了。
- She drove that old car into the ground. [=she drove it until it would not run anymore]她把那辆旧车彻底开坏了。
lose ground
: to move slower so that you are farther away from someone or something that is in front of you失去地盘；失利 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- She was beginning to lose ground (to the leaders) in the race.在赛跑中她开始失去领先地位。
- The political party lost ground [=became less popular or successful; did not do well] in the election.该政党在选举中失利。
- The company is losing ground to [=falling behind; not doing as well as] its competitors.这家公司不敌其竞争对手。
2 ground /ˈgraʊnd/ verb
grounds; grounded; grounding
2 ground
/ˈgraʊnd/
verb
grounds; grounded; grounding
Learner's definition of GROUND
1
[+ object] : to provide a basis or reason for (something)提供依据；使基于— usually used as (be) grounded通常用作(be) grounded — often + in
- She discussed the principles on which her philosophy is grounded. [=based, founded]她论述了她的哲学理念所依据的原则。
- It turned out that our fears were well grounded. [=there was a good reason for our fears]事实证明我们的担心是很有根据的。
- These practices are solidly grounded [=based] in tradition.这些实践在传统上是有牢固基础的。
- a theory grounded [=based] in fact以事实为依据的理论
2
: to cause a ship or boat to hit the ground below the water so that it cannot move（使）搁浅，触底
[+ object]
- They grounded the ship on a sandbar.他们把船搁浅在沙洲上。
- a grounded ship搁浅的船只
[no object]
- The ship grounded on a sandbar. [=(more commonly) the ship ran aground on a sandbar]这艘船搁浅在沙洲上了。
3
[+ object] : to prevent (an aircraft or a pilot) from flying使停飞；阻止…起飞
- The plane was grounded by mechanical problems.飞机因机械故障停飞了。
- Bad weather grounded his flight.糟糕的天气阻止了他的飞行。
- a pilot grounded by health problems因健康问题停飞的飞行员
4
[+ object] : to stop (a child) from leaving the house to spend time with friends as a form of punishment罚（孩子）不准出门玩
- Her parents threatened to ground her for a week. [=her parents threatened to keep her from going out with her friends for a week]她的父母威胁要罚她一周不准出门玩。
- Sorry, I can't go out, I'm grounded.抱歉，我不能出去，我被罚待在家里。
5
[+ object] US : to connect (a wire, a device, etc.) electrically to the ground for safety把（电线、电器等）接地
- The wire was not properly grounded. [=(Brit) earthed]这条电线没有接好地线。
6
[no object] baseball : to hit a ground ball击出（滚地球）
- He grounded to the shortstop.他朝游击手击出一个滚地球。
- He grounded out [=made an out by hitting a ground ball] to the shortstop.他向游击手击出滚地球而出局。
7
[+ object] American football : to throw (a football) to the ground in order to avoid being tackled抛（地滚球）
- The quarterback was penalized for intentionally grounding the ball.四分卫因故意掷地滚球被判罚。
ground in
[phrasal verb] ground (someone) in (something)
: to give (someone) basic knowledge about (something)为…提供相关基础知识；为…打基础 — often used as (be) grounded in常用作(be) grounded in
- The study helped to ground them in the methods of research.这项研究为他们提供了研究方法的基础知识。
- She is well/solidly grounded in mathematics. [=she has a good basic knowledge of mathematics]她的数学功底很好/扎实。
often attributive
1
a
: the surface of a planet (such as the earth or Mars)
c
grounds plural : the area around and belonging to a house or other building
e
: an area to be won or defended in or as if in battle
4
b(1)
: a fundamental logical condition
(2)
: a basic metaphysical (see metaphysical sense 2) cause
: reduced to small pieces or a powder by a grinding process
ground
4 of 4past tense and past participle of grind
Phrases
from the ground up : at the scene of action
Example Sentences
Noun An apple fell to the ground. Mechanical problems kept the plane on the ground. They were lying on the ground. The flight was watched by many observers on the ground. planting seeds in the ground She drove a spike into the ground. They built their house on bare ground. We realized that we were on hallowed ground. They built their house on high ground. Each fall the birds return to their wintering grounds. Verb They grounded the ship on a sandbar. The plane was grounded by mechanical problems. Bad weather grounded his flight. a pilot grounded by health problems See More
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 Cellphone video taken from a witness showed Gordon and Branch wrestling on the ground before other people run over. Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 The employee then got on his feet and placed his hands on the man, who sat on the ground without fighting or trying to escape. Julian Mark, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 The Patriots gained 78 yards on the ground to the Dolphins’ 65. Alanis Thames, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 It was mauled by Arkansas’ potent run game, giving up 295 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Pete Iacobelli, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 And running back Austin Ekeler had 14 carries for 36 yards on the ground and four catches for 36 yards. Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 Footage from the incident, shared by the OSCO on Twitter and Facebook, shows Gordon in a physical altercation with the suspect on the ground before other employees and bystanders rush in to help. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Most haven’t acted yet because overall demand for office space as COVID-19 wanes is yet to be established, but candidates for conversion are thick on the ground. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Season with a few good pinches of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2022 Just before serving, top with fresh basil and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Staples: cornstarch, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2022 Make time to ground, connect with the earth, and replenish your soul. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2022 But at some point this month, after fierce monsoons swept through the park, the cactus split at the trunk and toppled to ground, removing one of the area’s most cherished landmarks from the skyline. Derek Hawkins, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 These will then be ground at a speed of 60 seconds/kilogram and cooked for five to 10 minutes after reaching a temperature of 98 C (208.4 F). Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 16 June 2022 Make time to ground, connect with the earth, and replenish your soul. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
What might this sort of profession-wide action look like on the ground? Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 Cellphone video taken from a witness showed Gordon and Branch wrestling on the ground before other people run over. Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 The employee then got on his feet and placed his hands on the man, who sat on the ground without fighting or trying to escape. Julian Mark, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 The Patriots gained 78 yards on the ground to the Dolphins’ 65. Alanis Thames, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 It was mauled by Arkansas’ potent run game, giving up 295 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Pete Iacobelli, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 And running back Austin Ekeler had 14 carries for 36 yards on the ground and four catches for 36 yards. Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 Footage from the incident, shared by the OSCO on Twitter and Facebook, shows Gordon in a physical altercation with the suspect on the ground before other employees and bystanders rush in to help. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Most haven’t acted yet because overall demand for office space as COVID-19 wanes is yet to be established, but candidates for conversion are thick on the ground. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Verb
Sunday, the Eagles ground out 216 more, with four players galloping for TDs, including RB Miles Sanders' first since 2020. Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Season with a few good pinches of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2022 Just before serving, top with fresh basil and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Staples: cornstarch, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2022 Make time to ground, connect with the earth, and replenish your soul. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2022 But at some point this month, after fierce monsoons swept through the park, the cactus split at the trunk and toppled to ground, removing one of the area’s most cherished landmarks from the skyline. Derek Hawkins, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 These will then be ground at a speed of 60 seconds/kilogram and cooked for five to 10 minutes after reaching a temperature of 98 C (208.4 F). Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 16 June 2022 Make time to ground, connect with the earth, and replenish your soul. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb
Middle English, from Old English grund; akin to Old High German grunt ground
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2b
Adjective
1765, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of ground was before the 12th century Phrases Containing ground
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