comes; came /ˈkeɪm/ ; come; coming comes; came /ˈkeɪm/ ; come; coming Learner's definition of COME
[no object]
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: to move toward someone or something来;来到;来临 -
Please come here for a minute. I want to show you something.请过来一下,我要给你看样东西。
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Don't come near me.别靠近我。
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She came quietly into the room.她悄悄走进房间。
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He came home late again last night.他昨晚回家又晚了。
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The dog began to growl as we came closer.我们靠近时,狗开始狂吠。
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Here he comes. [=he is approaching us]他过来了。
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The captain of the ship invited us to come aboard.船长邀请我们上船。
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The dog came running when she called it. [=the dog ran to her when she called it]听到她的召唤,狗跑了过来。
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If you need me I'll come running. [=I'll come to you very quickly]你需要我时我会马上过来。
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: to go or travel to a place到,到达(某地) -
People come from all over the country to see him.全国各地的人们都来看他。
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Some people came by car while others came by plane.一些人乘汽车来,而另一些人乘飞机来。
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Why don't you come and/to stay with us for a while?你为何不来和我们待一会儿?
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My parents are coming for a visit. = My parents are coming to visit.我父母要来看我。
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I hope you'll come (to/and) visit us soon.我希望你不久就会来看我们。
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About a hundred people are coming to the wedding.大约有一百人前来参加婚礼。
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People come many miles to visit the shrine.人们从很远的地方来朝圣。
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They came very far [=they traveled a long way] to see you.他们大老远来看你。
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My brother is coming down [=traveling south] to visit me this week, and I'll be going up to visit him next month.我哥哥这周要来南方看我,我下个月去北方看他。
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She lives uptown and rarely comes down to this part of the city.她住在市郊,很少到市里的这一带来。
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My parents are coming up [=traveling north] to visit me this weekend.我父母这个周末要来北方看我。
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She lives downtown and rarely comes up to this part of the city.她住在市中心,很少到市里的这一带来。
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often used figuratively常用作比喻 — see also come a long way (below) 3
of mail : to be delivered to a place(邮件)投递 -
Did/has the mail come yet?邮件到了没?
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The mail comes every day at four o'clock.邮件每天四点钟送到。
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A letter came for you.有你一封信。
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a : to have or form an opinion, attitude, etc., after time passes(经过时间的流逝)开始认为 —
followed by to + verb接动词不定式 -
I didn't like him at first, but I eventually came to regard him as a friend.我一开始并不喜欢他,但后来开始视他为朋友。
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He has come to be considered one of the leading candidates for the job.他已开始被认为是这项工作的主要人选之一。
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They came to believe that no one would help them.他们开始相信没人会帮助他们。
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She came to be known [=she became known] as the world's greatest dancer.她开始被公认为世界上最伟大的舞蹈家。
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The food wasn't as good as I've come to expect.这食物不像我先前想的那样好吃。
b : to do something specified做(某事)—
followed by to + verb接动词不定式 -
I don't know how he came to acquire the property. [=I don't know how he acquired the property]我不知道他是如何获得这份财产的。
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How did you come to have such an idea? [=what caused you to have such an idea?]你是如何产生这种想法的?
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How did she come to be there? [=why was she there?]她怎么在那儿?
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always followed by an adverb or preposition : to reach a specified level, part, etc.达到(某种程度等) 6
[linking verb] : to reach a specified state or condition达到(某种状态或状况) -
My shoe came untied.我的鞋带开了。
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The screw came loose.螺丝钉松了。
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Things will come [=become] clear if we are patient.只要我们耐心点,事情都会弄清楚的。
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The party suddenly came alive. [=the party suddenly became lively]聚会突然变得活跃起来。
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The rent is coming due next week. [=the rent will be due next week]下周就该付房租了。
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a : to happen or occur发生 -
These changes couldn't have come at a better time.这些变化来得正是时候。
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I promise that no harm will come to you. [=I promise that you will not be harmed]我保证你不会受到伤害。
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Her success came at a high price. [=she paid a high price for her success]她为她的成功付出了很大代价。
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It's important for children to learn about the people and things that came before us.让孩子们了解过去的人和事是非常重要的。
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Success didn't come easy for her. [=she did not achieve success easily]对她而言成功来之不易。
b : to arrive or happen after time has passed(过一段时间后)到达,出现 -
The days will be longer when spring comes. = Come spring the days will be longer.春天来了,白昼将渐渐变长。
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She'll be back in school come September. = She'll be back in school when September comes.到了九月,她将返回学校。
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This war will end eventually, and when that day comes, we will all be profoundly thankful.这场战争终将结束,当那一天来临,我们大家都会深感庆幸。
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The time has come to stop hesitating and make a decision.现在应该停止优柔寡断并做出决定了。
8 not used in progressive tenses of a product that is being sold
a : to be available(产品)有现货,可出售 -
This model comes in several sizes. [=this model can be bought in several sizes]这种型号的产品有多种尺寸出售。
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a product that comes in a variety of colors and shapes一款有不同颜色和形状的产品
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when the product first came on the market [=when the product was first being sold]当这种产品刚刚上市时
b : to have something as a feature, quality, ability, etc.具有(某种特色、特性、功能等) 9
a : to have a specified position or place in a series处于(序列中的某个位置) -
I don't know which came first.我不知道哪个排在最前面。
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The letter D comes after C and before E.字母D排在C之后E之前。
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He cares about his job, but his family comes first. [=his family is more important than his job]他很在乎他的工作,但他的家庭还是排在第一位的。
b British : to end a race or competition in a specified position处于(比赛名次) 10 somewhat old-fashioned
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used in speech as a mild way to urge someone to do something or to become less upset, angry, etc.好啦,算啦(口语中以温和的方式劝说某人) -
Come, it's not that bad. I'm sure you'll feel better soon.好啦,事情没那么糟。我相信你很快会感觉好些的。
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Come now, there's no reason to be so upset.好啦,用不着这么沮丧。
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used in speech as a mild way to show that you do not approve of or agree with what someone has said得了吧(口语中以温和的方式表示不认可或不同意某人的话) 11
informal + impolite : to experience an orgasm出现性高潮
as…as they come
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used to describe someone or something as very good, bad, etc.(形容某人或某物)非常(好、坏等)
come about
[phrasal verb] 2
of a boat or ship : to turn to a different direction(船)改变航向
come across
[phrasal verb] 1
: to seem to have a particular quality or character : to make a particular impression似乎具有(某种品质或特性);给人以…印象 —
usually + as -
He comes across as (being) a good speaker. [=he seems to be a good speaker; people think that he is a good speaker when they hear him talk]他给人能说会道的印象。
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He came across as a nice guy. [=he seemed to be a nice guy]他看上去是个好人。
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: to be expressed to someone对(某人)表现出 -
She says she was trying to be helpful, but that's not what came across when I talked to her. [=I did not get the feeling that she was trying to be helpful when I talked to her]她说她当时在尽力帮忙,但我与她交谈时并没有这种感觉。
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Her enthusiasm really came across [=came through] when she talked about her job. [=we could see that she was really enthusiastic when she talked about her job]谈起她的工作时,她表现出极大的热情。
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come across (something or someone) : to meet or find (something or someone) by chance(偶然)遇见,发现 -
Researchers have come across important new evidence.研究者无意中发现了重要的新证据。
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As I was walking through the town, I came across a group of street performers.我在小镇穿行时偶然碰到一群街头艺人。
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informal : to pay money that someone wants or demands(按某人要求)付钱
come after
[phrasal verb] come after (someone)
: to chase (someone) : to try to find or capture (someone you want to hurt or punish)追踪;追捕
come again
informal
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used to ask someone to repeat something that was not heard or understood clearly(因没听清或没听懂而要求某人)再说一遍“
come along
[phrasal verb] 1
: to go somewhere with someone跟随 2
: to make progress : to get better or to proceed in a desired way取得进步;进展顺利 : to proceed in a specified way(按规定的方式)进展,进行 -
The work is coming along well.工作进展顺利。
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The investigation is coming along slowly, and there's still a lot more work to be done.调查工作进展缓慢,还有许多工作要做。
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: to happen or appear as someone or something that might be used, chosen, etc.发生;出现
come a long way
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: to rise to a much higher level of success : to become very successful获得巨大成功 2
: to make a great amount of progress取得巨大进步
come and go
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used to talk about time that has passed(时间)逝去 2
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used to talk about people who appear and then leave as time passes(随时间流逝)人事变更,人员变迁
come apart
: to break into parts or pieces破碎;破裂 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻
come around
[phrasal verb] or chiefly British come round 1
: to start to accept and support something (such as an idea) after opposing it : to stop opposing or disagreeing with something or someone转而接受;转而支持;改变观点 —
often + to 2
: to become conscious恢复知觉;苏醒 3
: to go to visit someone看望;拜访 4
: to occur in the usual way as time passes(随时间流逝)出现,发生 — see also what goes around comes around at 1go 5
of a boat or ship : to turn to a different direction(船)改变航向
come as
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used to describe the effect that something has when people first learn about it感觉像是(用于形容人们听说某件事的最初感受) -
Their decision came as a surprise (to me). [=their decision was a surprise to me]他们的决定让我感到吃惊。
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It should come as no surprise that many people oppose the plan.许多人反对这一计划,没什么大惊小怪的。
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It came as a shock to me [=I was shocked] to see how old he looks now.看他现在老成这样,我很吃惊。
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The news of her recovery came as a great relief to all of us.她康复的消息让我们大家倍感欣慰。
come at
[phrasal verb] 1 come at (someone)
a : to move toward (someone) in a threatening or aggressive way扑向,逼近(某人) b : to be directed at or toward (someone)指向(某人) 2
come at (something) : to begin to deal with or think about (something)开始处理;开始思考
come away from
[phrasal verb] come away from (something)
: to move away from (an area, place, etc.)离开,远离(某地) —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 -
Most readers come away from the book feeling reassured. [=most readers feel reassured when they finish the book]大多数读者读完这本书之后便打消了疑虑。
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It was a difficult experience, but she came away from it a stronger and more confident person.那是一次艰难的经历,但挺过来之后,她变得更加坚强和自信。
come back
[phrasal verb] 1
: to return to a place回来;返回 —
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 2
a : to return to a former good condition : to become strong, successful, or effective again after a time of weakness, failure, etc.恢复;复苏 b : to become popular or fashionable again再度流行 c : to be successful in a game, sport, etc., after being behind(比赛中)反败为胜 3
: to return to someone's memory恢复记忆;回想起 —
usually + to 4
: to make a reply or response答复;回应—
usually + with — see also comeback
come between
[phrasal verb] come between (people or groups)
: to cause disagreement between (people or groups)离间;使不和
come by
[phrasal verb] 1
: to make a visit to someone看望;探望 2
come by (something) : to get or acquire (something)得到;获得 -
I asked him how he came by the money, but he wouldn't tell me.我问他是如何得到这笔钱的,但他不愿告诉我。
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A good job is hard to come by. [=it's hard to get a good job]找个好工作非常不容易。
come down
[phrasal verb] 1
a : to move or fall downward走下来;落下 b of rain, snow, etc. : to fall from the sky(雨、雪等)落下,降落 -
She stood at the window, watching the rain come down.她站在窗前,看着雨水从天而降。
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The rain was coming down in sheets. [=it was raining very heavily]大雨倾盆而下。
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: to go to a lower level下跌;走低 -
Stock prices have continued to come down [=fall] this week. = Stocks have continued to come down in price this week.本周股价持续下跌。
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It's sad to see how he has come down in the world. [=how he has fallen to a lower position or status after being wealthy, successful, etc.]看到他变得穷困潦倒,真让人难过。
— see also comedown 3
: to decide or say in an official or public way that you support or oppose someone or something正式决定,正式宣布(支持或反对某人或某事) -
The committee came down in favor of the proposal. = The committee came down on the side of the proposal. [=the committee approved the proposal]委员会正式决定支持这项提议。
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Some of his former supporters have come down against him.他过去的一些支持者已正式宣布反对他。
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◊ An announcement or decision that comes down is an announcement or decision from someone who has power or authority.(公告或决定)下达,传达
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◊ Something that comes down from the past is something that has existed for a very long time.从…流传下来
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informal : to stop feeling the effect of an illegal drug : to stop being high on a drug(吸食毒品后)清醒过来
come down on
[phrasal verb] 1
come down on (someone) : to criticize or punish (someone)斥责;训斥;惩罚 -
The governor has promised to come down hard on corrupt officials. [=to severely punish corrupt officials]州长承诺要严惩贪官污吏。
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Her boss came down on her pretty hard when she didn't finish the report on time.由于她没有按时完成报告,老板狠狠地训斥了她一顿。
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come down on (something) : to make a strong effort to stop or oppose (something)(竭力)阻止,反对
come down to
[phrasal verb] come down to (something)
: to have (something) as the most important part归结起来就是;说到底就是;最重要的就是 -
People talk about various reasons for the company's failure, but it all comes down to one thing: a lack of leadership.人们对公司倒闭的原因说法各异,但归结起来就是领导力缺失。
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The election is going to come down to which candidate seems most trustworthy to the voters. [=the candidate who seems most trustworthy will win the election]此次选举归根结底是要看哪位候选人最受选民信赖。
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It's nice to be rich, but when you come (right) down to it, it's more important to be healthy and happy.有钱固然是好,但说到底,健康和幸福更加重要。
come down with
[phrasal verb] come down with (an illness)
: to begin to have or suffer from (an illness)患,得,染上(病) -
She came down with [=contracted] measles.她染上了麻疹。
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I think I may be coming down with [=getting, catching] a cold.我觉得我可能要感冒了。
come forward
[phrasal verb]
: to say openly or publicly that you are the person who should get something or who can do something主动争取;自告奋勇
come from
[phrasal verb] 1 come from (something)
a : to have (a specified origin or source)来自;源于 b —
used to describe a person's family出身于 c : to be the result of (something)是…的结果 2
come from (a place) : to be from (a place)来自(某地): such as
a of a person : to have been born or raised in (a place)出生于;成长于 : to live in (a place)生活于 —
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 b of a thing : to be produced in (a place)产于 -
Where did this wine come from? [=where is this wine from?]这种葡萄酒产自哪里?
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There was a bad smell coming from the basement.地下室里散发出一股难闻的气味。
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A sob came from her throat. [=she sobbed]她抽泣起来。
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come from (someone) : to be said or told by (someone)据(某人)说;据(某人)讲述 -
This information comes from a person I trust.这个情报来自一个我信任的人。
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(informal) Those comments are pretty surprising, coming from you. [=it is surprising that you would make those comments]那些评论出自于你,令人感到意外。
come hell or high water
— see hell
come in
[phrasal verb] 1
a : to enter a place进,进入(某地) b : to arrive at a place到达 2
: to be received收到 -
The election results should start coming in soon. [=we should start receiving/getting the election results soon]选举结果应该很快就揭晓了。The broadcast was coming in loud
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The broadcast was coming in loud and clear. [=we could hear the broadcast very clearly]广播节目听得一清二楚。
3
: to end a race or competition in a specified position(比赛中)取得名次 4
: to have a particular role or function参与;起作用 5
◊ Something that comes in handy or (less commonly) comes in useful/helpful turns out to be useful when it is needed.派上用场
come in/into bloom
of a plant or come into flower
: to begin to produce flowers : to start to bloom(植物)开花 -
in early spring, when the forsythias are coming into bloom连翘盛开的早春时节
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The lilacs have begun to come into flower.丁香开始开花了。
come in for
[phrasal verb] come in for (something)
: to get or be given (something unpleasant, such as criticism) : to be subjected to (something)遭遇;遭受
come in from the cold
— see 2cold
come in on
[phrasal verb] come in on (something) informal
: to become involved in (something)参与;卷入
come into
[phrasal verb] 1 come into (something)
: to enter (a place)进入(某地) 2
: to get (something) as a possession得到(财产) 3
: to be involved in (something)参与;卷入
come into your own
: to begin to have the kind of success that you are capable of having : to become very skillful, successful, etc.充分施展才能;得心应手 -
She has really started to come into her own recently.最近她真正开始得心应手起来。
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The company was struggling for many months, but now it really seems to be coming into its own.公司苦苦挣扎了好几个月,但现在似乎真的步入正轨了。
come in/into view/sight
: to appear : to begin to be seen出现;显现 -
Another ship suddenly came into view.另一艘船突然进入了视野。
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As we turned the corner, the distant mountains came in sight.我们一拐过这道弯,远处的群山便出现在眼前。
come of
[phrasal verb] come of (something)
: to be the result of (something)是…的结果 -
the excitement that comes of meeting people who share your interests遇见兴趣相投的人而产生的兴奋
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They had discussions about possible new products, but nothing came of it. [=no new products resulted from their discussions]他们讨论了潜在的新产品,但最后没得出结果。
come off
[phrasal verb] 1
come off or come off (something) : to stop being attached to something脱离;脱落 2
: to produce a desired result : to succeed产生预期结果;成功 4
: to do or perform well or badly表现(好或差) 5
: to seem to have a specified quality or character似乎具备(某种品质或特点)—
usually + as -
He's really just shy, but he comes off as a little arrogant. [=he seems a little arrogant]他其实只是害羞,但看起来像是有点傲慢。
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He came off as a stuffy old man.他似乎是个古板的老人。
6 come off (something)
a US : to have recently completed or recovered from (something)(近期)完成,恢复 b : to have recently stopped using (an illegal drug)停止(吸毒) 7
US, informal —
used in phrases like where do you come off? to express anger or annoyance at what someone has said or done你凭什么这样(说或做)?(用于where do you come off?等短语,表达对某人的愤怒或气恼) -
Where do you come off talking to me like that? [=you have no right to talk to me like that; how dare you talk to me like that?]你竟敢那样跟我说话?
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I don't know where he comes off making those kinds of accusations. [=he has no right to make those kinds of accusations]我不知道他凭什么提出那些指控。
come off it
informal
: to stop talking or acting in a foolish way(停止愚蠢的话语或举动)住口,别胡说,住手—
usually used as an interjection通常用作感叹词“
come on
[phrasal verb] 1
a : to happen or progress as time passes(随时间流逝)发生,进行 b : to begin to happen开始发生 -
Rain came on toward noon. [=it began to rain when it was almost noon]临近中午时,天开始下雨了。
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I feel a headache coming on.我开始头痛了。
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It looks like it might be coming on to rain. [=it looks like it might start to rain soon]看起来天要下雨了。
2
a of an electrical machine, light, etc. : to begin to work or function(电机、电灯等)开始工作,运转 b of a TV or radio program : to start(电视或广播节目)开始,开播 3 informal
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used in speech to ask or urge someone to do something加油,来吧(用于口语,要求或鼓励某人做某事) -
“I don't feel like going out tonight.” “Oh, come on! It'll do you good to get out of the house for a while.”“我今晚不想出去了。”“噢,来吧!去户外待一会儿对你有好处。“
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“I don't think I can go any further.” “Come on! You can do it if you keep trying!”“我觉得我坚持不下去了。”“加油!只要你不断努力,你就能做到!”
b —
used in speech to tell someone to hurry or to go faster快,快点(用于口语,表催促) c —
used in speech to express surprise, disbelief, etc.得了吧(用于口语,表惊讶、不相信等) 4
: to have or seem to have a certain quality or nature具备,似乎具备(某种品质或特点)
come on strong
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: to be very forceful or too forceful in talking to someone or dealing with someone(言行举止)强势 2
: to become stronger or more successful in a continuing contest, race, etc.(在连续比赛中)越战越勇,越打越好 -
The team was playing poorly in the early part of the season, but it has been coming on strong lately.球队在这个赛季初表现欠佳,但后来却越打越好。
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a political candidate who has been coming on strong in the polls as the day of election draws closer随着选举日期的临近,在民意调查中支持率不断上升的政治候选人
come on to
[phrasal verb] 1
come on to (someone) informal : to show sexual interest in (someone) : to try to start a sexual relationship with (someone)勾引;勾搭 2
come on to (something) British : to start to talk about or deal with (something)开始谈论;开始解决
come out
[phrasal verb] 1
: to become available : to begin to be produced or sold可提供;(开始)生产,出售 2
a : to become obvious : to be clearly shown显现;显露 b : to become known众人皆知 -
The truth finally came out. [=people finally learned the truth]真相最终大白于天下。
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It came out that he had known about these problems all along, but he hadn't said anything.原来他自始至终都知晓这些问题,但他什么都没说。
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: to say something openly公开表示 4
: to say publicly that you support or oppose someone or something公开表明(支持或反对) 5
: to say openly that you are a homosexual公开承认同性恋身份 6
a : to appear after being hidden(隐藏之后)露面,出现 : to appear in the open(在户外)出现 b of a flower : to open : to blossom(花)开放,盛开 7
a : to end or finish in a specified way结果是;结局是 -
How did the game come out? [=turn out] [=who won the game?]比赛结果如何?
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Everything came out [=ended up, turned out] all right.一切运转正常。
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She expects to come out ahead in the end.她期待在最后一刻胜出。
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He's confident that he'll come out a winner.他坚信自己将会成为胜者。
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He's confident that he'll come out on top [=that he'll win] when all the votes have been counted.他坚信当所有选票都清点出来后,他将获胜。
b of a photograph : to produce a good picture(照片)洗印清晰,拍得清楚 c —
used to describe the quality that something has when it is finished用于描述成品出来后的品质 8
: to be said, expressed, or understood in a particular way(以某种方式)被表达,被理解 -
That's not what I meant to say. It didn't come out right.那不是我想要说的话。我的意思没表达清楚。
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He was trying to make a joke, but it came out wrong.他试图开个玩笑,结果却被曲解了。
come out of
[phrasal verb] 1 come out of (something)
: to result from (something)由…产生 2
: to go through the experience of (something)经历;度过 3
◊ To come out of nowhere is to be very surprising and unexpected or to become successful, popular, etc., in a very sudden and surprising way.突然到来;从天而降
— see also come out of left field at left field
come out with
[phrasal verb] 1 come out with (something)
: to say or express (something, such as an idea)说出;表达 -
She came out with a new proposal.她提出了一个新方案。
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He's always saying ridiculous things. You never know what he'll come out with next.他总讲一些荒诞的事情。你永远不知道接下来他会说什么。
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Why don't you just come out with it and say what you really think?你为什么不直接挑明,说出你的真实想法呢?
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: to publish or produce (something that will be sold to the public)出版;生产
come over
[phrasal verb] 1
: to make a social visit to someone访问;拜访 2
: to change from one side to the other in a disagreement, competition, etc.改变立场;改变观点 —
usually + to 4
come over (someone) : to affect (someone) in a sudden and strong way突然强烈地影响(某人) -
A sudden feeling of dread came over me. [=I felt a sudden feeling of dread]我突然产生了一种恐惧感。
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He's behaving so strangely. I don't know what's come over him lately. [=I don't know what has caused him to behave so strangely]他的行为很异常,我不知道他最近怎么了。
come round
— see come around (above)
come through
[phrasal verb] 1
: to succeed in doing something : to do what is needed or expected成功做成;按需要做 2
a : to be received and understood接收到;明白 b : to be expressed to someone表现;表达 3
: to be given or made official in a formal and final way获批;获准 4
come through (something) : to have the experience of living through (something)经历;度过
come to
[phrasal verb] 1
: to become conscious苏醒;恢复知觉 2 come to (something)
a : to reach (a place) while traveling到达;抵达 b : to reach (a particular point or step in a process)达到(某阶段) c : to approach or reach (a specified condition)接近,达到(某种状况) -
The water came slowly to a boil. [=the water slowly began to boil]水慢慢地开始沸腾了。
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The project suddenly came to a stop/halt. [=the project suddenly stopped]这个项目突然停了下来。
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The work has finally come to an end. [=has finally ended]这项工作终于完成了。
— see also come to a bad end at 1end d : to result in (something)导致;结果是—
usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句 -
His ambitious plans never came to much.他雄心勃勃的计划从未有过太大的进展。
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She talked about learning to fly, but it all came to nothing in the end. [=she never did learn to fly]她说过要学开飞机,但最终未能实现。
e : to make or reach (something, such as a decision or an agreement) after thinking or talking做出(决定);达成(协议) -
The two sides finally came to an agreement/understanding after many hours of discussion.经过长达数小时的讨论,双方终于达成协议/共识。
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I've been thinking about what to do next, and I've come to a decision. [=I've made a decision]我一直在思考接下来要做什么,现在我有了决定。
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I've come to the conclusion [=I've decided] that we need to try a different method.我决定我们要尝试不同的方法。
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◊ People say that they don't know what the world is coming to or they ask What is the world coming to? when they are shocked or disgusted by something that has happened in the world.这个世界怎么了?(对所发生的事情表示震惊或厌恶)
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◊ The phrase when it comes to is used to identify the specific topic that is being talked about.说到;涉及;就…而言
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◊ The phrase if it comes to that means “if that is necessary.”假如必要的话
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come to (an amount) : to produce (an amount) when added together合计;共计;总数为 7
come to (someone) : to be thought of by (someone) : to occur to (someone)被…想起;被…突然想到 8
◊ Something that is coming to you is something that is owed to you.欠;应给予
◊ If you get what's coming to you, you get the punishment that you deserve.得到应有的惩罚;因果报应
◊ If you have it coming (to you) you deserve to get something bad, such as punishment.自找的;自作自受;咎由自取
come to blows
— see 3blow
come together
[phrasal verb] 3
: to begin to work or proceed in the desired way(按预先计划)开始运行
come to grief
— see grief
come to grips with
— see 2grip
come to pass
formal + literary
come to terms
— see 1term
come to think of it
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used in speech to say that you have just remembered or thought of something对了,想起来了(用于口语,表示突然记起或想到某事) -
The meeting is next Tuesday, which, come to think of it, is also the date of my doctor's appointment.下周二要开会,才想起来,那天我恰好预约了医生。
come to your senses
— see 1sense
come under
[phrasal verb] 1 come under (something)
: to be subjected to (something)受到;遭受 -
The troops were resting when they suddenly came under attack. [=when they were suddenly attacked]部队在休整时遭遇了突然袭击。
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His policies have been coming under attack/criticism/fire from conservatives. [=conservatives have been attacking/criticizing his policies]他的政策一直受到保守派的抨击。
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Many people feel that their civil rights are coming under threat. [=are being threatened]许多人感到他们的公民权利正在受到威胁。
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Some of the governor's recent proposals are now coming under increased scrutiny. [=people are now looking more closely and critically at the proposals]州长近期的一些提议现在正受到越来越严格的审查。
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The school is coming under pressure to change its policies.学校正承受着改变政策的压力。
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: to be affected, controlled, or influenced by (something)受…影响;受…控制 -
an area that has come under the control of rebel forces [=an area that is now controlled by rebel forces]受叛乱势力控制的地区
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He was 30 years old when he first came under the care of a psychiatrist. [=when he first began to be treated by a psychiatrist]他30岁时首次接受了精神病医生的治疗。
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Many young people have come under his influence. [=many young people have been influenced by him]许多年轻人都受到了他的影响。
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areas that come under his authority受他管辖的地区
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used to identify the group or category that something belongs to归入;归类
come up
[phrasal verb] 1
: to move near to someone or something : to approach someone or something走近;靠近 2
a : to be mentioned or thought of被提及;被想到 -
That issue never came up. [=arose]那个问题从未被提及。
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A question has come up about the budget.一个关于预算的问题被人提起。
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I was surprised when his name came up as a possible candidate for the job.当他被提名为这个工作的可能人选时,我很惊讶。
b : to occur in usually a sudden or unexpected way突然发生;突然出现 -
She seems to be ready to deal with any problem that may come up. [=arise]她似乎做好了应对任何突发问题的准备。
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Something has come up and I won't be able to attend the meeting.突然发生了点事情,我不能参加会议了。
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We need to be ready to take action if an opportunity comes up.如果机会来临,我们需要随时采取行动。
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of the sun or moon : to become visible in the sky : to rise(太阳或月亮)升起 4
of a plant : to first appear above the ground(植物)发芽,破土而出 5
: to finish in a specified condition or state结果是;最后是 6
: to move up in rank or status晋升;提升 7
◊ Something that is coming up will happen soon or will appear soon.即将发生;即将出现
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With the election coming up, both candidates are spending all their time on the campaign trail.随着选举的临近,两位候选人把他们所有的时间都投入到竞选游说中来。
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Our interview with the mayor is coming (right) up after this commercial.广告之后将播出我们对市长的采访。
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“I'd like a turkey sandwich and a glass of lemonade, please.” “Coming right up!” [=the sandwich and lemonade will be served to you very quickly]“请给我来一份火鸡三明治和一杯柠檬水。”“马上就来!”
come up against
[phrasal verb] come up against (something)
: to be stopped or slowed by (something)被阻止;被阻碍
come up empty
: to fail to get or find something or someone一无所获
come upon
[phrasal verb] somewhat formal 1
come upon (someone or something) : to meet or find (someone or something) by chance偶然遇见;偶然发现 -
As they turned the corner, they came upon an unexpected scene.他们转过弯时看到了意想不到的一幕。
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While researching the town's history, she came upon some surprising new information about its first mayor.研究这个小镇的历史时,她意外发现了一些关于首任市长令人惊讶的新信息。
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come upon (someone) of a feeling : to affect (someone) suddenly突然影响到(某人)
come up to
[phrasal verb] come up to (something)
: to be as good as (something)等于;比得上;达到
come up with
[phrasal verb] come up with (something)
: to get or think of (something that is needed or wanted)得到,想到(所需要的东西) -
We finally came up with a solution (to our problem).我们最终找到了解决(问题的)方案。
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He came up with an interesting new method of improving the factory's efficiency.他想到了一个提高工厂效率的有趣的新方法。
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He'll be in a lot of trouble if he doesn't come up with the money he owes.如果不还债的话,他将惹上大麻烦。
come what may
: regardless of what happens不管怎样;无论如何
easy come, easy go
— see 2easy
first come, first served
— see 2first
to come
: existing or arriving in the future将来的;未来的 2 come /ˈkʌm/ noun
Learner's definition of COME
[noncount] impolite