plural maps
plural maps
Learner's definition of MAP
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: a picture or chart that shows the rivers, mountains, streets, etc., in a particular area地图 -
a map of the country国家的地图
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different maps of the world不同的世界地图
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a road/street map [=a map showing the roads/streets of an area]道路图;街区图
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“Can you find where we are on the map?” “Sorry: I'm no good at reading maps.”“你能在地图上找到我们的位置吗?”“对不起,我不太会看地图。”
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“How do I get to the station?” “Here, let me draw you a map.”“到火车站怎么走?”“来,让我给你画张路线图。”
— see also relief map 2
: a picture or chart that shows the different parts of something展示不同部位的图
all over the map
US, informal
: not staying the same : characterized by frequent and extreme changes不稳定;变化频繁
put (something or someone) on the map
: to make (a place, a person, etc.) famous or well-known使…出名 2 map /ˈmæp/ verb
maps; mapped; mapping
maps; mapped; mapping
Learner's definition of MAP
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: to make a map of (something)绘制…的地图 2
US : to plan the details of (something)详细安排
map onto
[phrasal verb] map (something) onto (something) technical
: to find or show the connections between two things or groups of things把…与…相联系
map out
[phrasal verb] map (something) out or map out (something)
: to plan the details of (something, such as a program or your future)详细制订;筹划 -
We mapped out a plan of action.我们制订了详细的行动计划。
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They mapped her campaign for governor all out.他们为她制订了竞选州长的详细计划。
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She has her future all mapped out.她对自己的未来做了详细的规划。