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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。
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