1 open /ˈoʊpən/ adjective opener; openest
opener; openest
Learner's definition of OPEN
[or more open; most open]
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: not closed敞开的;打开的;张开的: such as
a : not covering an opening开着的 -
an open gate/window开着的门/窗
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The door suddenly swung/flew open.门突然开了。
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You left the blinds wide open.你把百叶窗大开着。
b : having an opening that is not covered开放的;张开的;敞开的 -
an open doorway开放的出入口
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an open box/container打开的盒子/容器
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The meat was roasted over an open fire.肉是在明火上烤的。
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I was so tired that I couldn't keep my eyes open.我累得睁不开眼睛。
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Don't chew with your mouth open.别张着嘴咀嚼食物。
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open cuts/wounds [=cuts/wounds not covered by skin]开放性创伤;裸露的伤口
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staring with her eyes/mouth wide open目瞪口呆地凝视
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: not sealed or locked未封口的;没锁的 -
open bottles of wine开了瓶的葡萄酒
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There's already an open jar of pickles in the refrigerator.冰箱里已经有一罐打开的腌菜了。
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an open envelope没封口的信封
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Go on in. The house/door is open. [=it is not locked]进来吧。房门没锁。
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: allowing movement or travel : not blocked开放的;可通行的 4
: able to be entered and used by customers, visitors, etc.营业的;开放的 -
The new store is now open for business!这家新商店现在开张了!
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The store is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays.这家商店每周六上午9点到晚上10点营业。
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The library will not be open on Labor Day.劳动节那天图书馆闭馆。
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The diner is open daily [=it is open every day] for breakfast.这家小餐馆每天都供应早餐。
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It's hard to find an open restaurant this time of night.在夜里这个时间很难找到还在营业的餐馆。
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We fought to keep the school open—but it closed anyway.我们努力想让学校开下去,但它还是倒闭了。
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: having parts that are spread apart instead of folded together or attached展开的;张开的;撑开的 -
an open umbrella撑开的雨伞
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Several of the pink roses are open this morning.今天早上有几朵粉色玫瑰花开放了。
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The book was left open at/to page 42.书被翻开到42页。
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Your zipper is open.你的拉链开了。
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His shirt was open [=was not buttoned] at the neck/collar.他的衬衣领扣没有系上。
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your open hands你摊开的双手
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She ran toward me with her arms wide open. [=with her arms held away from her body so that she could embrace me]她张开双臂向我跑来。
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They'll welcome you with open arms. [=in a very kind and friendly way]他们将热烈地欢迎你。
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a : not containing or surrounded by walls, fences, buildings, etc.未围上的;开阔的 -
the wide open spaces of the American West美国西部空旷辽阔的土地
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fish caught in the open ocean [=an area of ocean that is far from land]在远洋捕到的鱼
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He hung his clothes out to dry in the open air. [=outside]他把衣服挂到户外晾干。
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traveling on the open road [=on roads that are away from cities and towns]漫游在乡村的道路上
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Miles and miles of open country [=land with few buildings] lie beyond the town.在小镇外有广阔无垠的原野。
b of a building or room : having few walls开放式的;无围墙的 7
a : including or allowing a particular group of people(对特定群体)开放的 —
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The contest is open to children between the ages of 8 and 13.这项竞赛限8到13岁的儿童参加。
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The beach is open to residents only.这片沙滩只向房客开放。
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The university library is also open to the public.这所大学的图书馆也向公众开放。
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The after-school program is open to anyone who needs extra academic help.任何需要额外学业帮助的人都可以参加课外辅导。
b : including or allowing all people全面公开的;包括所有人的 -
a meeting that allowed for open debate on the issue允许所有人参与讨论此议题的会议
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The town soccer program will hold open registration [=a time when people can register to participate] from now until September 21.从现在起至9月21日,镇上的所有人都可注册报名足球培训。
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an open golf tournament [=a golf tournament for both amateur and professional players]高尔夫球公开赛
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a : available to be used可得到的;可使用的 -
I haven't decided to take the job yet. I'm keeping my options open.我还没决定接受那份工作,还在考虑之中。
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He gave us an open invitation to come and visit. [=he said we could visit any time we wanted]他向我们发出了访问邀请,让我们随时去拜访。
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Leaving your car running with the keys inside is an open invitation to thieves.把钥匙留在车里,不让汽车熄火就离开,这无异于开门揖盗。
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often + to b of a job, position, etc. : not yet taken : available for someone to take or fill职位空缺的 9
: happening or done in public so that people can participate or know what is being said or done公开的;对公众开放的 -
The committee is holding open hearings on the issue.委员会正在召开关于此问题的公开听证会。
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open sessions/meetings公开会议
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He testified in open court. [=in a court that anyone is allowed to attend]他在公开的庭审中做证。
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: not hidden or secret不保密的;人人皆知的 -
He is now facing open [=undisguised, overt] hostility from members of his own political party.他现在面临来自自己政党内部公开的敌意。
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They're in open disagreement about what should be done next.关于下一步该做什么,他们已经有了明显分歧。
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She speaks of the government with open disdain.谈及政府,她毫不掩饰自己的蔑视。
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his open affection for his wife他对妻子毫不掩饰的钟爱之情
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open warfare公开的论战
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: expressing thoughts and feelings in a direct and honest way坦诚的;直率的 -
Be open [=candid, frank] with each other about your feelings.彼此在感情上要坦诚相对。
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She encourages open communication between family members.她鼓励家庭成员之间坦诚沟通。
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an open discussion about religion关于宗教的开明探讨
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: willing to listen to or accept different ideas or opinions思想开明的;不固执己见的 -
a free and open society自由开放的社会
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We have one of the best systems in the country, but we're always open to suggestions.我们拥有国内最好的系统之一,但我们仍永远欢迎各方的建议。
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I know it's different, but try to keep an open mind.我知道这不同,但请尽量消除成见。
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She spoke to them with an open mind and an open heart.她虚心坦率地跟他们谈话。
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a : not having ended : not yet finished or decided未结束的;未完成的;待决定的 -
The case remains open to this day. [=it has not been solved]这案子到今天都没有解决。
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We can't talk about the case. It's still an open investigation. [=the police are still investigating the case]我们不能谈论这件案子。此案仍在调查当中。
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The mayoral race is still wide open. [=any of the candidates could still win]市长竞选仍没有结果。
b : allowing further comments or discussion无定论的;待决定的 -
It's still an open question whether or not you may go.你是否可以走还没有确定。
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The question is still open.这个问题仍待解决。
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“Should we set a date for the next meeting?” “No, let's leave it open for now.”“我们要定一下下次会议的时间吗?”“不用,以后再说吧。”
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The issue is not open for discussion. [=we will not discuss the issue]有关这个问题的讨论告一段落。
— see also open to debate at 1debate 14
: able to be criticized, harmed, doubted, etc.会受到…的;会被…的 —
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He lays/makes himself open [=subject, liable] to criticism with his foolish remarks.他因自己愚蠢的言论而招致各方的批评。
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She argues that the current law is open to abuse [=the law can be abused] and should be changed.她据理说明现行的法律会被滥用,应该加以修订。
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It's open to doubt whether she will run for governor.关于她是否会竞选州长仍然值得怀疑。
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The author's exact meaning is open to question. [=no one knows exactly what the author means]作者的真实意图还不明确。
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sports : not blocked or guarded by players from the other team无人盯防的 16
computers —
used to describe a file, document, etc., that is being used(文件夹、文档等)正在使用中的 17
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used to describe a microphone that is turned on(麦克风)打开的 18
of fabric : having large openings or spaces between threads(布料)编织稀疏的,网眼大的
keep your eyes open
— see 1eye
with your/both eyes open
— see 1eye 2 open /ˈoʊpən/ verb
opens; opened; opening
opens; opened; opening
Learner's definition of OPEN
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a [+ object] : to move (a door, window, etc.) so that an opening is no longer covered开;打开;开启 -
This door is hard to open.这扇门很难打开。
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“Open the door!” shouted the police officer.“开门!”警官喊道。
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Would you mind if I opened a window?我把窗户打开你不介意吧?
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Let's open (up) the curtains and let in some sunlight.咱们把窗帘拉开,让屋子进些阳光吧。
b [no object] : to move and no longer cover an opening开;打开 -
The car door opened and a beautiful woman stepped out.车门打开,走出来一位美女。
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The door opened and closed so quietly that I didn't notice he had come in the room.门打开关上时都没什么动静,我都没注意到他已经进屋了。
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This drawer is stuck. It just won't open!抽屉卡住了,打不开!
◊ The opposite of open is close in every sense except sense 10.除了义项10以外,open其他义项的反义词都是close。
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[+ object] : to cause (something) to no longer be covered, sealed, or blocked打开;开封;开启 -
It's time to open (up) your birthday presents!该打开你的生日礼物了!
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open a can/box/jar打开罐头/盒子/罐子
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She comes home, turns on the TV, and starts opening her mail.她到家,打开电视,开始拆信件。
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The janitor opens the building [=unlocks the doors of the building] at 7 o'clock.看门人7点打开楼门。
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The city only opened (up) this street to cars five years ago.这座城市直到五年前才开放了这条街道,允许车辆通过。
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: to separate the parts or edges of (something)翻开;打开 [+ object]
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Open (up) your books to page 27.打开书,翻到第27页。
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She opened her eyes and smiled at me.她睁开眼睛,向我微笑。
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I opened my umbrella and stepped out into the rain.我撑开伞,走进雨中。
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“Open your mouth wide for me,” said the dentist.“请张大嘴,让我瞧瞧。”牙医说。
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You haven't opened your mouth [=you have not said anything] since you've been here.你到这儿以后,就没开口说过话。
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“Open wide,” said the dentist.“张大嘴。”牙医说。
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His eyes opened slowly.他慢慢睁开眼睛。
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I can't get this suitcase to open.我没法打开这个行李箱。
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The roses are starting to open (up).玫瑰花要开了。
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: to make a hole or opening in (something)开口子 [+ object]
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: to allow (a park, road, etc.) to be used开放 [+ object]
[no object]
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a : to begin the regular services or activities of (a business, school, etc.)开门;营业 [+ object]
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The café will be opening (up) an hour early tomorrow morning.咖啡厅明早将提前一小时营业。
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What time does the library open?图书馆什么时候开门?
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The store opens at 9 a.m. on Saturdays.这家商店每周六上午9点营业。
b : to begin the activities or services of (a business, school, etc.) for the first time开张;首次启动 [+ object]
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They're building a drugstore, which is scheduled to open in May.他们正在建一家杂货店,定于五月开张。
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We opened for business in 1955.我们1955年开始营业。
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The play opens [=begins being performed] next week.这部剧将在下周开始演出。
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The film/movie opens [=begins being shown in movie theaters] nationwide later this month.本月晚些时候,这部电影将在全国的影院上映。
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: to begin (something)开始(某事) [+ object]
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The police have opened (up) an inquiry/investigation into the matter.警方已经开始调查这个案件。
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We plan to open negotiations with the other side.我们计划和对方开启谈判。
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a way of opening debate/discussion on the issue就这一议题展开辩论/讨论的方式
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Let's open the bidding for this beautiful painting at $2,000.让我们以2000美元的底价开始拍卖这幅美丽的画作吧。
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Her most famous poem opens the new collection. [=it is the first poem in the new collection]她最有名的那首诗为新诗集的开篇。
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He always opens his speeches with a joke.他总是以笑话作为演讲的开场白。
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It's traditional to open baseball games with the national anthem.棒球赛以奏国歌开场是传统。
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She opened the meeting by thanking everyone for coming.她以向到场的每个人致谢作为会议的开场。
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The song opens with a single voice singing a haunting melody.这首歌以一段独声开头,其旋律萦绕人心。
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The novel opens (up) with a description of a small apartment.小说以对一个小公寓的描写开篇。
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He always opens with a joke.他总是以笑话作为开场白。
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[+ object] : to begin keeping money in (an account at a bank)开立(银行账户) 9
[+ object] computers : to begin to use (a file, document, or program) on a computer启动,打开(计算机文件夹、文档或程序) 10
always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[no object] : to allow movement or passage through a doorway or other opening通往;通向 —
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[no object] : to have a specified price or be at a specified level at the beginning of the day开价;开市;开盘
open doors for
: to give special opportunities to (someone)提供良机;为…敞开大门
open for
[phrasal verb] open for (someone or something)
: to perform before (the main performer at a concert, show, etc.)在主要演员上场之前表演;暖场
open out
[phrasal verb] British
: to become less shy and speak more freely畅言 — see also 2open 10 (above)
open someone's eyes
— see 1eye
open the door
or open the way
: to make (something) easier or more likely to happen给…机会;为…敞开方便之门 —
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Her success opened the door for thousands of young women who wanted to play sports.她的成功给成千上万想从事体育的年轻女性提供了借鉴。
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The court ruling opened the way for similar cases.法庭的裁决给类似案件提供了借鉴。
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His experiences in the army opened the door to a career in politics.他从军的经历为他进入政界提供了优势。
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It has opened the way to real progress.这为事件取得实质性进展创造了机会。
open to
[phrasal verb] 1
open (something) to (someone or something) : to allow (a particular group of people) to enter, use, or participate in (something)向(特定人群)开放 -
He opens his home to anyone who needs a place to stay.他敞开家门,接纳任何无家可归的人。
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This year, we've opened the contest to all children under the age of 16.今年,我们已经将参赛资格扩大到所有16岁以下的孩子。
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They decided to open the meeting to the general public.他们决定将会议公开。
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open (someone or something) to (something) : to cause or allow (someone or something) to be affected by (something bad, such as criticism)使…受(不良影响,如批评) -
Their actions have opened the government to charges of corruption.他们的行为已经让政府受到腐败的指控。
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By being secretive about her past, she opens herself (up) to political attacks. [=she makes herself open to political attacks]她因为隐瞒了自己的过去而受到政治攻击。
open up
[phrasal verb] 1
: to become less shy and speak more freely畅谈;倾吐心事 3
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used to demand that someone who is inside a room, building, etc., let you in开门 4 open up or open up (something) or open (something) up
a : to become or cause (something) to become available or possible(使)可达到,可得到 -
It seemed that the whole world was opening up for me. [=it seemed that anything was possible]似乎一切都有可能。
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Once he had his degree, many new opportunities opened up for him.他一拿到学位,许多新的机会就向他招手。
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This discovery opens up the possibility of new research.这次发现为新的研究提供了可能。
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The government opened up the land for settlement.政府为移民提供土地。
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People opened up their homes to those affected by the tragedy. [=they invited those affected by the tragedy to stay in their homes]人们邀请灾民们住进自己的家里。
b : to become or cause (something) to become wider or less crowded(使)变宽,扩大 -
At the bottom of the hill, the forest/landscape opens up to reveal a beautiful valley.在山脚下,森林/景区豁然开朗,展现出一个美丽的山谷。
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It looks like the road/traffic opens up ahead.前方似乎道路变宽/交通顺畅了。
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a drug that opens up the blood vessels能够疏通血管的药物
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A wide gap in the polls has opened up between the two candidates.两位候选人的民意支持率已经拉开了很大差距。
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The team won after opening up a 20-point lead in the game.这个队在比赛中以20分的优势获胜。
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This opens up an important question: why did it happen?这引出了一个重要问题:为什么会发生这件事?
open your bowels
— see bowel
open your doors
— see door
open your heart
: to behave in a kind and generous way善良慷慨 —
often + to
open your mind
: to become able to understand different ideas or ways of thinking开放思想;能接受新观念 —
often + to — openable
/ˈoʊpənəbəl/ adjective 3 open /ˈoʊpən/ noun
plural opens
plural opens
Learner's definition of OPEN
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[count] : a competition (such as a major golf tournament or tennis tournament) that allows both professionals and amateurs to participate公开赛 —
usually used in names通常用于名称 2 the open
a : an area or place without walls, barriers, etc. : an area or place that is not covered or enclosed开阔地;旷野 —
used in the phrase (out) in/into the open用于短语(out) in/into the open -
We slept out in the open with nothing above us but the stars.我们睡在旷野,头顶除了星星什么都没有。
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We would look for deer feeding in the open [=away from the forest] at dusk.我们要寻找傍晚在旷野觅食的鹿。
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food left out in the open [=uncovered and not put away]露天放置的食物
b : a situation in which something (such as a feeling) is no longer hidden or kept secret公开状态;众所周知 —
used in the phrase (out) in/into the open用于短语(out) in/into the open -
Her true feelings were finally in the open.她终于真情流露了。
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He rarely fought his political battles in the open. [=he usually fought them in a secretive way]他很少公开地进行政治斗争。
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Let's get everything out in the open. You've been lying to me, haven't you?咱们打开天窗说亮话吧。你一直在骗我,是不是?