Learner's definition of ON
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a : touching and being supported by the top surface of (something)在…表面;在…上 b : to a position that is supported by (something)到…上面 c —
used to indicate the part or object by which someone or something is supported靠…支撑 -
How long can you stand on one foot?你能单脚站立多久?
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He stood on the stool.他站在凳子上。
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He was on his hands and knees looking for her earring.他趴在地上找她的耳环。
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used to say that something is attached to something附着在…上 3
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used to indicate where someone or something is hit or touched触碰到;打到;撞上 -
I bumped my head on a low branch.我的头撞上了一根低矮的树枝。
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He slapped me on the hand.他打了一下我的手。
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She kissed him on the cheek.她吻了他的脸颊。
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used to indicate the surface or part where something is seen or located位于…上 b —
used to say that something (such as jewelry) is being worn by someone(珠宝等)佩戴在…上 5
: near or close to (something or someone)在…附近 6
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used to indicate the location or position of something or someone在…方位 -
Our house is on the left.我们的房子在左边。
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There is a garden on the side of the house.房屋旁边有一个花园。
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We saw cows and chickens on the farm.我们在农场见到了牛和鸡。
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He lives on Main Street.他住在主街。
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on page 102 in/of the book在书的第102页上
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Which side is it on?它在哪边?
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used to indicate the time when something happened or will happen在…时间;在…期间 -
We met on July 24th.我们7月24日见了面。
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On my way home [=while I was going home], I saw a car accident.我在回家的路上目睹了一起车祸。
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(formal) On the morning of July 24th, the suspect left his house at 8:15 a.m.嫌疑犯于7月24日上午8:15离开家。
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I would like the report on or before July 24th.我希望在7月24日或之前得到报告。
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The TV station gives news every hour on the hour. [=at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, etc.]电视台每到整点播报新闻。
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The project was finished on schedule/time. [=when it was supposed to be finished]项目按时完工了。
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: immediately after (something)…就;就在…之后 9
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used to indicate the subject of something关于 -
a book on [=about] North American birds关于北美洲鸟类的图书
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a discussion on current events有关时事的讨论
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Let's reflect on [=upon] the poem for a moment.咱们用点时间思考一下这首诗。
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a test on parts of speech一项关于词性的测试
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used to indicate the device or instrument that is used to do something凭借…装置(或设备) b —
used to say that someone is using a telephone, computer, etc.用(电话或电脑) -
They talked on the phone for hours.他们电话聊了好几个小时。
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She was on the phone when I went to her office.我去她办公室的时候,她正在打电话。
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He has been on the computer all night.他整晚都在用电脑。
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used to describe the device, system, etc., that is used for seeing something, hearing something, etc.在…装置里;从…系统中 -
It's the best show on television.这是最好的电视节目。
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I heard that song on the radio.我在广播中听过那首歌。
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the display on the computer screen电脑屏幕的显示
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a Web site on the Internet互联网上的一个网站
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I have the movie on DVD.我有这部电影的DVD。
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used to indicate a source of something (such as money, food, information, or energy)依靠…为基础;以…为来源 -
She lives on a small salary.她靠微薄的工资维生。
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The family lives on welfare.这个家庭靠福利救济金维生。
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They make their living on [=off] tourism.他们靠旅游业维生。
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They profited on [=from] the sale of the house.他们因出售房屋而获利。
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The animal feeds on insects.这种动物以昆虫为食。
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I lived on cereal [=I ate a lot of cereal regularly] in my college years.我在大学期间主要吃谷物类食品。
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The machine runs on diesel fuel.这部机器靠柴油运转。
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The story is based on fact.这个故事来源于真实事件。
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used to indicate the vehicle or animal by which someone or something is moved from one place to another乘坐在…上 13
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used to say that you have something in your possession at a particular time带在身上 14
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used to indicate the state of something处于…情况 -
The house is on fire!房子着火了!
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House sales are on the rise. [=are rising]房屋销量呈上升趋势。
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All shoes are on sale.所有的鞋都减价出售。
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used to indicate an activity that someone did or is now doing在…活动中 -
She did well on the exam/test.她在考试/测验中成绩优异。
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The band is currently on tour.乐队正在巡回演出。
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He is off/away on a trip/vacation.他正在外旅行/休假。
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She is on a diet.她正在节食。
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The officers are on duty.警察正在值勤。
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used to indicate something (such as a medicine or drug) that a person or animal is using用(药物等) -
He used to be on drugs, but he's off them now.他以前吸毒,但是现在戒了。
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(informal) What (drugs) is she on?她在用什么(药物)?
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They put the dog on antibiotics.他们给狗用了抗生素。
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used to indicate the person or thing that is responsible for something由…负责 18
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used to indicate the person or thing that something is directed toward向着;朝着 -
The deadline was creeping up on us. [=the deadline was getting closer]截止日期正悄悄临近。
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an attack on religion对宗教的攻击
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He is working on [=at] his skiing.他正在努力练习滑雪。
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They are still working on the problem.他们仍然在努力解决这个问题。
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They made a down payment on the house.他们为房子付了首付。
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He pulled a gun on me.他拿枪指着我。
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He turned his back on her and walked away.他转过身去不理她,径直走开了。
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a ban on smoking禁烟令
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Her eyes were on the road. [=she was watching the road]她的眼睛盯着路。
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used to say that someone has been affected by something(某人)受…影响 19
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used after an adjective to indicate the thing that a statement relates to(用在形容词后)关于,有关 -
I am short on cash. [=I don't have much cash]我缺钱。
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Opinions are divided on this issue.关于这一问题的意见有分歧。
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(Brit) Sales are up on last year's but down on those of previous years.销售量比去年有所增长,但与前几年比有所下降。
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: as stated or shown by (someone or something)据(某人)所述;据(某事物)所示 -
I have it on good authority [=a trustworthy person has told me] that the company will be relocating.可信人士向我透露公司将迁新址。
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(Brit) On [=according to] these estimates, we'll be out of debt soon.根据这些估计,我们很快就能还清债务了。
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used to indicate that someone or something is included as part of a team, list, etc.是…一员;在列表中 -
She served on the jury/committee/board.她是陪审团/委员会/董事会成员。
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He is on the team.他是球队的一员。
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That dish is no longer on the menu.那道菜已经不在菜单中了。
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His name was on the list.他的名字在名单中。
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used to say that someone or something has an advantage与…相比(有优势) -
She has three inches in height on me. [=she is three inches taller than I am]她比我高三英寸。
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The team has a 3-game lead on last year's champions.球队以三场胜利领先去年的冠军。
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She is very talented but has nothing on [=has no advantage over] her brother who is an even better singer.她唱歌很有天赋,但和唱得更好的哥哥比起来就没有任何优势了。
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used to say that someone is playing or performing well在…中表现好
on about
British, informal + disapproving
on at
British, informal 1
: asking (someone) for something repeatedly and in a way that is annoying一再(向某人)索要 2
: asking or telling (someone) to do something repeatedly and in a way that is annoying反复絮叨(某人做某事)
on it
: actively dealing with a problem, job, etc.积极应对;主动处理 2 on /ˈɑːn/ adverb
Learner's definition of ON
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used to indicate that something is attached to, covering, or supported by something else连接上;盖上;登上 -
Put the lid on.把盖子盖上。
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I'll steady the horse while you get on.你上马的时候我来稳住马。
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She put on her glasses to read the letter.她戴上眼镜看信。
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Keep the tablecloth on.就铺着这块桌布吧。
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used to describe something that is being worn by someone穿着;戴着 -
He put on his coat and went outside.他穿上外衣出去了。
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You can keep your shoes on.你可以不脱鞋。
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What did he have on? [=what was he wearing?]他穿的什么衣服?
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He had on a black shirt and jeans.他穿着黑衬衫和牛仔裤。
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used to indicate movement forward向前 -
The car stopped and then drove on.车停了之后又开走了。
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We traveled on to the next town.我们继续到下一个镇子旅行。
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The boys went on home.男孩们回家了。
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used to indicate that an activity, event, or condition continues继续地;不停地 -
The argument went on for weeks.争论持续了几个星期。
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He worked on without a break.他一直工作,没有休息。
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Please read on for information about our products.请继续阅读有关我们产品的信息。
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The teams played on in the snow.球队在雪中继续比赛。
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She rambled on (and on) about her lazy husband.她没完没了地聊着她那懒惰的丈夫。
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From now on [=from this point in time forward], be sure to double-check your answers.从现在开始,一定要仔细检查你的答案。
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From here on (out), things should get easier. = From this point on, things should get easier.从这一刻起,事情应该更容易。
b : in an advanced state超前 c : at a more advanced time : at a later time以后 4
: from one person or thing to another一个接一个地 -
Pass the word/note on.把话/消息传下去。
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The tradition has been passed/handed on [=down] through the years.多年以来,传统一直被传承下来。
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Let's move/go on to the next point.咱们继续前往下一个点。
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used to indicate that something is operating, flowing, etc.运转;连通 b —
used to indicate that something is being heated, prepared, etc.在加热;在准备中 -
I'll put the kettle/tea/coffee on (to boil). [=I will put the kettle/tea/coffee on the stove to make it warmer]我来煮水/茶/咖啡。
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I've got coffee on, if you're interested.我开始煮咖啡了,要是你感兴趣的话。
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: in or into a train, bus, etc.在车上;上车 3 on /ˈɑːn/ adjective
Learner's definition of ON
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not used before a noun : attached to or covering something附着;覆盖着 2
not used before a noun : performing or speaking in public演出;演讲 -
The band will be on in 10 minutes.乐队将在10分钟之后开始演出。
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Mr. President, you are on in two minutes. [=you will be giving your speech in two minutes]总统先生,您将在两分钟之后开始演讲。
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not used before a noun : working at a job从事工作 4
a not used before a noun : operating or flowing运转;接通 b : in a position that starts the flow of electricity, water, etc.(水、电等开关)开着的 5 not used before a noun
a : taking place or happening正在发生 b : doing something as planned按计划实行 6
not used before a noun : being broadcast on television or radio(广播或电视)在播放 -
The show is on at 8 p.m.节目晚上8点播放。
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The game is on tonight.比赛今晚播出。
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My favorite show is on.我最喜欢的节目正在播放。
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not used before a noun,
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used to say that you are able to do something well at a particular time表现好
not on
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: not acceptable or proper让人无法接受的;不合适的
you're on
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used to say that you accept a bet or challenge赌就赌吧,比就比吧(指接受打赌或挑战)