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ground
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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.蘋果掉落在地上。
- Mechanical problems kept the plane on the ground.機械故障使得飛機停飛。
- They were lying/sitting on the ground.他們躺在/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.許多地面目擊者目睹了這次飛行。
- They sent in ground forces/troops. [=soldiers who fight on the ground instead of in the air or at sea]他們派地面部隊投入戰鬥。
- a ground war [=a war fought by soldiers on the ground]地面戰爭
- ground transportation [=transportation that is over the ground instead of on water or in the air]陸路運輸
2
[noncount] : the soil that is on or under the surface of the earth土；土壤
- planting seeds in the ground把種子播種到土壤中
- She drove a spike into the ground.她把一個尖狀物戳入了地面。
- damp/frozen ground潮濕/冰凍的土壤
- solid/firm/dry ground厚實/堅實/幹燥的土
3
a [noncount] : an area of land場地
- They built their house on bare/level/flat ground.他們把房子建在一塊空曠/平坦的場地上。
- We realized that we were on hallowed/sacred ground.我們意識到我們正站在神聖的土地上。
- They built their house on high ground.他們將房子建在高地上。
b [count] : an area of land or sea that is used for a particular purpose（某種用途的）場地 — see also spawning ground
- a camping ground宿營地
- fishing/hunting grounds漁場；獵場
- Each fall the birds return to their wintering grounds.每年秋天鳥兒就飛回到它們的越冬地。
- (Brit) a football ground [=(US) a soccer field]足球場
- 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（建築物周圍的）場地，庭院
- the capitol grounds圍繞國會大廈的公園
- He was trespassing on school grounds.他擅自進入學校場地。
- We toured the grounds of the estate.我們參觀了莊園的庭院。
4
[noncount] : the bottom of the ocean, a lake, etc.海底；湖底
- The boat struck ground.船擱淺了。
5
[noncount] : an area of knowledge or interest（知識或興趣的）領域
- We have a lot of ground to go over before the test.測試之前我們有許多知識領域要複習。
- We covered much more ground [=we went over more information] than we expected to at the meeting.我們在會議上討論的内容大大超出了預期。
- The book covers familiar ground. [=subjects that have often been discussed before]這本書涵蓋了許多熟悉的話題。
6
[singular] : a place or situation in which someone or something is developed or tested（開發或測試的）場地
- The laboratory has become a testing ground for ideas about the origins of the universe.實驗室成了有關宇宙起源說的測試場地。
- The tournament has come to be regarded as a proving ground for young players.錦標賽成了年輕選手們證明自己競技實力的檢驗場。
7
: a set of beliefs, opinions, or attitudes信仰；觀點；態度 — 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.雙方正在努力找到有關這些問題的共同立場。
- When a politician talks about raising taxes, he's on dangerous ground. [=he is doing or saying something that may cause anger or criticism]當一名從政者談及增加稅收時，他是在自找麻煩，引火燒身。
[singular]
- The two sides continue to look for a middle ground [=a middle position] between two extremes.雙方繼續尋求兩個極端之間的折中方案。
8
[count] : a reason for doing or thinking something理由；根據— usually plural通常用複數
- The company has been accused of discriminating on the grounds of race.公司被指控有種族歧視。
- We have no grounds for believing that the crisis will end soon.我們沒有理由相信危機將會很快結束。
- Her husband's infidelity was grounds for divorce.她丈夫的不忠行爲是離婚的原因。
- Many critics have objected to the proposal on the grounds that [=because] it would be too costly.許多批評者反對這項提議，理由是代價太高。
- The law was rejected on the grounds that it was not constitutional. = The law was rejected on constitutional grounds.這項法律未獲通過的原因是不符合憲法。
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接地裝置；地線— usually singular通常用單數
- This metal bracket provides the ground.這種金屬架是用作接地裝置的。
— 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]牆紙白底，有紅色鬱金香圖案。
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.鳥巢築在遠離地面的高處。
below ground
: under the earth's surface地表下
- The seeds should be planted a few inches below ground.種子應該種在地表以下幾英寸的位置。
break ground
1
: to dig into the ground at the start of building something破土；動工
- Workers broke ground on the new stadium last week.上周工人們開始了新體育場的建設。
2
or break new ground : to make new discoveries突破；新發現
- Critics say that the study does not break (any) new ground in the search for a cure for cancer.批評者說這項研究對癌症治療沒有新突破。
burn to the ground
down to the ground
British, informal : completely or perfectly徹底地；完全地
- The job suits her down to the ground. [=suits her perfectly]這份工作非常適合她。
from the ground up
1
: completely or thoroughly完全地；徹底地
- The car has been redesigned from the ground up.這款汽車經過了全新設計。
2
: from a point at which nothing has been done : from the very beginning從頭開始；從最初開始
- They built the resort from the ground up.他們新建了這個度假勝地。
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；趕上 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- She was trailing in the race, but she was beginning to gain ground (on the leaders).比賽中她一度落後，不過她正開始趕上領跑者。
- Alternative forms of energy are quickly gaining ground. [=becoming more popular or successful]各種能源替代形式正快速發展。
- The company has been gaining ground on [=catching up with] its competitors.這家公司已經在趕上競爭對手。
- The campaign is trying to make up ground by advertising heavily in key states.這項活動旨在通過在主要的州大做廣告來佔領市場。
get off the ground
1
: to begin to operate or proceed in a successful way順利開始；取得進展
- The project never really got off the ground.這個項目從未真正取得進展。
2
get (something) off the ground : to cause (something) to begin to operate or proceed in successful way使順利開始；使取得進展
- We're still trying to get this project off the ground.我們仍在努力使這個項目順利開始。
give ground
: to move backward when you are being attacked : retreat退讓；讓步；退卻 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- The troops were forced to give ground.部隊被迫撤退。
- The controversy has continued, and both sides are still refusing to give ground.爭議仍在繼續，雙方仍拒絕讓步。
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堅守陣地；堅持立場；不讓步 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- The troops managed to hold their ground despite a fierce enemy attack.盡管敵人進攻兇猛，部隊還是成功守住了陣地。
- The company has managed to hold its ground in the marketplace.公司成功保住了市場份額。
- The president has continued to stand his ground despite criticism.盡管遭到批評，總統仍繼續堅持自己的立場。
into the ground
1
: to the point of being very tired or exhausted筋疲力盡
- She's been working/running/driving herself into the ground.她把自己弄得筋疲力盡。
2
: to the point of complete failure or ruin垮掉；完蛋；徹底失敗
- He ran that company into the ground. [=he destroyed that company]他把那個公司弄垮了。
- She drove that old car into the ground. [=she drove it until it would not run anymore]她把那輛舊車徹底開壞了。
lose ground
: to move slower so that you are farther away from someone or something that is in front of you失去地盤；失利 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- She was beginning to lose ground (to the leaders) in the race.在賽跑中她開始失去領先地位。
- The political party lost ground [=became less popular or successful; did not do well] in the election.該政黨在選舉中失利。
- The company is losing ground to [=falling behind; not doing as well as] its competitors.這家公司不敵其競爭對手。
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)提供依據；使基於— 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]她論述了她的哲學理念所依據的原則。
- It turned out that our fears were well grounded. [=there was a good reason for our fears]事實證明我們的擔心是很有根據的。
- These practices are solidly grounded [=based] in tradition.這些實踐在傳統上是有牢固基礎的。
- a theory grounded [=based] in fact以事實爲依據的理論
2
: to cause a ship or boat to hit the ground below the water so that it cannot move（使）擱淺，觸底
[+ object]
- They grounded the ship on a sandbar.他們把船擱淺在沙洲上。
- a grounded ship擱淺的船只
[no object]
- The ship grounded on a sandbar. [=(more commonly) the ship ran aground on a sandbar]這艘船擱淺在沙洲上了。
3
[+ object] : to prevent (an aircraft or a pilot) from flying使停飛；阻止…起飛
- The plane was grounded by mechanical problems.飛機因機械故障停飛了。
- Bad weather grounded his flight.糟糕的天氣阻止了他的飛行。
- a pilot grounded by health problems因健康問題停飛的飛行員
4
[+ object] : to stop (a child) from leaving the house to spend time with friends as a form of punishment罰（孩子）不準出門玩
- Her parents threatened to ground her for a week. [=her parents threatened to keep her from going out with her friends for a week]她的父母威脅要罰她一周不準出門玩。
- Sorry, I can't go out, I'm grounded.抱歉，我不能出去，我被罰待在家裏。
5
[+ object] US : to connect (a wire, a device, etc.) electrically to the ground for safety把（電線、電器等）接地
- The wire was not properly grounded. [=(Brit) earthed]這條電線沒有接好地線。
6
[no object] baseball : to hit a ground ball擊出（滾地球）
- He grounded to the shortstop.他朝遊擊手擊出一個滾地球。
- He grounded out [=made an out by hitting a ground ball] to the shortstop.他向遊擊手擊出滾地球而出局。
7
[+ object] American football : to throw (a football) to the ground in order to avoid being tackled抛（地滾球）
- The quarterback was penalized for intentionally grounding the ball.四分衛因故意擲地滾球被判罰。
ground in
[phrasal verb] ground (someone) in (something)
: to give (someone) basic knowledge about (something)爲…提供相關基礎知識；爲…打基礎 — often used as (be) grounded in常用作(be) grounded in
- The study helped to ground them in the methods of research.這項研究爲他們提供了研究方法的基礎知識。
- She is well/solidly grounded in mathematics. [=she has a good basic knowledge of mathematics]她的數學功底很好/紮實。
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