1 second /ˈsɛkənd/ adjective Learner's definition of SECOND
always used before a noun
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a : occupying the number two position in a series第二的 -
We sat in the second row.我们坐在第二排。
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the second house on the left左边的第二栋房子
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the author's second novel这位作者的第二部小说
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B is the second letter in the alphabet.*B是字母表中的第二个字母。
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That's the second time I've seen him today.那是我今天第二次见到他。
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The office is on the second floor. [=(US) the floor just above the lowest floor; (Brit) the floor that is two floors above the lowest floor]办公室在二楼。
b : next to the first in importance or rank次要的;第二位的 c : another of the same kind(同类中的)第二个 -
They needed a second car. [=they needed two cars]他们还需要一辆车。
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The chair needs a second coat of paint.椅子需要再上一遍漆。
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The word has a second meaning. [=the word has two meanings]这个词还有另外一层含义。
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She took a second helping [=she took another serving] of carrots.她又来了一份胡萝卜。
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English as a second language [=a language that you learn in addition to the language you first learned when you were a young child]英语作为第二语言
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I could have fired him, but I gave him a second chance. [=I gave him another chance]我本来可以解雇他的,但是我又给了他一次机会。
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I recommend you get a second opinion. [=advice from another doctor to make sure the first advice is right]我建议你再征询一下其他医生的意见。
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He passed her by without (giving her) a second glance. [=he didn't notice her]他从她身边经过,没有注意到她。
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She liked the house enough to give it a second look. [=she looked at the house again]她很喜欢这栋房子,所以又看了一眼。
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used to refer to the forward gear or speed of a vehicle that is next to the lowest forward gear(车辆)第二挡的 —
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 3
: having or playing the part in a group of instruments that is one level lower than the first(在乐器演奏中)第二位的 — see also play second fiddle at 1fiddle
every second
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used to indicate how often a repeated activity happens or is done表重复频率
second only to
: only less important than (something or someone)仅次于
second to none
— see 1none 2 second /ˈsɛkənd/ adverb
2 second
/ˈsɛkənd/
adverb
Learner's definition of SECOND
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: in a position that only comes after one other in time, order, or importance其次;以第二位 -
The university ranks second in the nation.这所大学在全国排名第二。
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This is the second most common error made by job applicants.这是求职者最容易犯的第二种错误。
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Milan is Italy's second largest city.米兰是意大利的第二大城市。
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I placed/finished second in the race. = (US) I came in second in the race. = (Brit) I came second in the race.我比赛得了第二名。
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The misspelled word is in the second to last paragraph. [=in the paragraph that comes just before the last one]那个拼错的单词在倒数第二段。
— see also second best 2
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used to introduce a statement that is the second in a series of statements(用于引出一系列陈述)第二;第二点 -
It's pointless to plan a trip—first, we can't afford one, and second, we don't have time to take one.作旅行计划毫无意义:第一,我们没有钱;第二,我们没有时间。
3 second /ˈsɛkənd/ noun
plural seconds
plural seconds
Learner's definition of SECOND
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[singular] : something that is second : the second thing in a series第二;第二位 — see also a close second at 2close 2
seconds [plural] : another serving of food taken after you are finished with the first serving第二次上菜;再来的一份食物 3
[singular] : a statement made to support or approve a motion in a meeting正式支持;附议 4
[count] : a product that is cheaper than normal because it is damaged or imperfect二等品;次品 —
usually plural通常用复数 5
[noncount] : the forward gear or speed in a vehicle that is one speed higher than first gear(车辆的)第二挡 6
[count] British : an undergraduate degree of the second highest level from a British university(英国大学本科的)二等成绩学位 8
[count] : a person whose job is to help someone who is fighting in a boxing match or duel(拳击手或决斗者的)副手
4 second /ˈsɛkənd/ noun
plural seconds
plural seconds
Learner's definition of SECOND
[count]
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a : a unit of time that is equal to ¹/₆₀ of a minute秒(时间单位) -
There was a delay of several seconds.有几秒钟的延迟。
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a 30-second TV commercial*30秒的电视广告
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phone lines transmitting data at 1,200 bits per second电话线每秒钟传输1200比特
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The sound came on for a second or two and then went off again.声音持续了一两秒后又消失了。
b informal : a very brief period of time片刻;瞬间 -
For a second (there) I thought you were kidding.有那么一瞬间,我以为你在开玩笑。
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This will (just/only) take a second.这(只)需要很短的时间。
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I'll be back in a second. [=I'll be back very soon]我马上就回来。
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I can't come right this second. [=at this very moment]我这会儿来不了。“
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“Did you enjoy her visit?” “I enjoyed every second.” [=I enjoyed the entire visit]“她来了你高兴吗?”“我每时每刻都很高兴。”
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I expect her back any second now. [=very soon]我预计她马上就回来了。
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It could happen at any second. [=at any time]这随时都有可能发生。
— see also split second 2
technical : one of 60 equal parts into which a minute can be divided for measuring angles秒(角度单位)
just a second
— see 2just
just this second
— see 2just 5 second /ˈsɛkənd/ verb
seconds; seconded; seconding
seconds; seconded; seconding
Learner's definition of SECOND
[+ object]
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a : to approve (something, such as a motion) during a meeting so that discussion or voting can begin支持;附议 b informal : to agree with (a suggestion or statement)同意 2
/sɪˈkɑːnd/ British : to move (someone) from a regular job to a different place, department, etc., for a short period of time把…(暂时)调往某处 —
usually used as (be) seconded通常用作(be) seconded
— seconder
noun, plural seconders [count]