plural matches
plural matches
Learner's definition of MATCH
1
[singular] : someone or something that is equal to or as good as another person or thing(势均力敌的)对手,敌手 -
He was no match for his opponent. [=his opponent was able to defeat him easily]他无法与对手匹敌。
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He was more than a match for his opponent. [=he defeated his opponent easily]对手无法与他匹敌。
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She knew after the first game that she had met her match. [=knew that her opponent was as good as she was and could defeat her]第一局过后,她知道自己遇上了势均力敌的对手。
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a politician who has finally met his match终于遇到了对手的政治人物
2 [singular]
a : two people or things that are suited to each other相配的两人(或事物);般配的两人(或事物) -
The curtains and carpet are a good/perfect match (for each other).窗帘和地毯非常/完全相配。
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Deborah and Brad are/make a good match.德博拉和布拉德很般配。
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Everyone thought that they were a match made in heaven. [=two people perfectly suited to each other]大家都认为他们是天生的一对。
b : someone or something that is suited to another person or thing与…适合的人(或事物);和…相配的人(或事物) —
usually + for 3
[count] : a contest between two or more players or teams比赛;竞赛 -
a soccer match [=game]一场足球赛
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a chess match国际象棋赛
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He lost a close match against a tough opponent.他在一场势均力敌的比赛中惜败于一名强劲的对手。
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a tennis/boxing match一场网球/拳击比赛
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sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 -
He got into a shouting match with his neighbor. = (Brit) He got into a slanging match with his neighbor. [=he and his neighbor were angrily shouting at each other]他和邻居相互谩骂起来。
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They got into a shoving match. [=they were angrily shoving each other]他们愤怒地互相推搡。
— see also return match, grudge match at 1grudge 2 match /ˈmætʃ/ verb
matches; matched; matching
matches; matched; matching
Learner's definition of MATCH
1
a : to be suited to (someone or something) : to go well with (someone or something)与…相配;与…搭配 [+ object]
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The curtains match the carpet perfectly. = The curtains and the carpet match each other perfectly.窗帘和地毯完全相配。
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This color matches your skin tone.这个颜色很适合你的肤色。
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She was wearing a beautiful skirt, but her sweater didn't match it.她穿着一条漂亮裙子,但她的套衫与裙子不搭。
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The upbeat music matched her mood.这个欢快的音乐是她心情的写照。
[no object]
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The curtains and carpet don't match. [=go together]窗帘和地毯不相配。
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Her skirt and sweater matched perfectly.她的裙子和套衫很搭。
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Do these colors match?这几种颜色相配吗?
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(chiefly US) a wine that matches (up) well with rich foods与油腻食物很搭的葡萄酒
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He's a large man with hands to match. [=a large man with large hands]他身材高大,两只手也很大。
b : to have the same appearance, color, etc.(外形、颜色等)相同,相似,相一致 [no object]
[+ object]
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[+ object] : to make or see a connection or relationship between (two people or things)找相称的人(或物);使相配 —
often + with — see also mix and match at 1mix 3
: to be in agreement with (something)与…一致;与…相符 [+ object]
[no object]
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a : to be the equal of (something or someone) : to be as good as (something or someone)与…相匹敌;比得上;敌得过 [+ object]
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Nothing will ever match the sheer excitement of that game. = Nothing will ever match that game in/for sheer excitement.没有什么比得过那场比赛的兴奋劲儿。
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The movie didn't match our expectations. [=the movie was not as good as we expected it to be]这部电影令我们失望。
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Nobody can match him at golf. [=no one is as good as he is at playing golf]打高尔夫球没有人是他的对手。
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The car has a record of reliability that's hard to match.这辆车的可靠性无与伦比。
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His talents are matched only by his ego.他恃才傲物。
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The company's growth has been matched by the increase in its political influence.公司的发展与其政治影响力的提高齐头并进。
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I've never seen anything to match this spectacle.我从未见过如此美丽的景象。
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The two runners were matching each other stride for stride.两名赛跑运动员并驾齐驱。
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It was a close game between two evenly matched teams. [=two teams that are equally good]这是旗鼓相当的两个队进行的一场势均力敌的比赛。
[no object]
b [+ object] : to provide, produce, or do something that is equal to (something else)等额提供;与…相等 -
We were unable to match their offer.我们未能满足他们的报价。
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The company will match employee contributions to the insurance plan.公司将使雇员贡献与保险计划挂钩。
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An anonymous donor has promised to match the first $10,000 donated to the charity.一位匿名捐款者承诺像第一次那样再给慈善机构捐1万美元。
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He could never hope to match his brother's success.他别指望取得与他哥哥一样的成功。
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[+ object] : to place (someone or something) in competition against another使较量 —
often + against —
often + with 6
[+ object] : to compare (something) with something else使比较;使对比 —
usually + against
— matching
adjective, always used before a noun 3 match /ˈmætʃ/ noun
plural matches
plural matches
Learner's definition of MATCH
[count]
: a short, thin piece of wood or thick paper with a special tip that produces fire when it is scratched against something else火柴