agr(o)-
comb form 构词成分 of soil 泥土的; 土壤的: agriculture * agronomy.
anthrop(o)-
comb form 构词成分 of human beings 人; 人类: anthropomorphic * anthropology.
aut(o)-
comb form 构词成分  1 of oneself 自己的: autobiography * autograph.  2 by oneself or itself; independent(ly) 靠自己的; 由本身的; 独自的（地）: autocracy * automobile.
bi(o)-
comb form 构词成分 of living things; of (esp human) life 生物的; （尤指人的）生命的: biology * biodegradable * biography.
cardi(o)-
comb form 构词成分 of the heart 心脏的: cardiogram * cardiologist.
chron(o)-
comb form 构词成分 of or relating to time 时间的; 有关时间的: chronology * chronometer.
c/o
/ 9si: 5EU; 9si `o/ abbr 缩写 = (on letters, etc addressed to sb staying at sb else's house) care of （用於信件等）由...转交: Mr Peter Brown c/o Mme Marie Duval....玛丽·杜瓦尔夫人转交彼得·布朗先生.
crypt(o)-
comb form 构词成分 (forming ns 用以构成名词) hidden; secret 隐藏的; 秘密的: cryptogram * a,crypto-`fascist, ie a person who has fascist sympathies but keeps them secret.
dem(o)-
comb form 构词成分 of people or population 人的; 人口的: demagogue * democracy * demographic.
electr(o)-
comb form 构词成分 of electricity 电的: electrocardiogram * electrolysis.
Eur(o)-
comb form 构词成分 European; of Europe 欧洲的: Eurasian * Euro-Communist.
haem(o)- (also esp US hem(o)-) 
comb form 构词成分 of blood 血液的: haematology * haemophilia.
hect(o)-
comb form 构词成分 hundred 一百: hectare * hectogram. =>App 11 见附录11.
hem(o)-
=> haem(o)-.
hydr(o)-
comb form 构词成分  1 of water or liquid 水的; 液体的: hydroelectricity.  2 combined with hydrogen 氢化的: hydrochloric.
is(o)-
comb form 构词成分 equal 相同; 相等: isobar * isometric.
mon(o)-
comb form 构词成分 one; single 单; 一: monogamy * monomania * monorail.
necr(o)-
comb form 构词成分 of death or the dead 死 亡的; 亡者的: necromancer * necropolis.
neur(o)-
comb form 构词成分 of nerves or the nervous system 神经的; 神经系统的: neuralgia * neuritis * neurosis.
O, o
/ EU; o/ n (pl O's, o's / EUz; oz/)  1 the fifteenth letter of the English alphabet 英语字母表的第十五个字母: There are two O's in Oxford. 在Oxford一词中有两个O.  2 O-shaped sign or mark O形符号或记号: The child's mouth formed a big O in surprise. 那孩子惊奇得张著嘴像个大O字.  3 (in saying telephone, etc numbers aloud) zero; nought （说电话等号码时的）0, 零: `My number is six o double three', ie 6033. ｀我的号码是6033.＇ * `He's in room one o two', ie 102. ｀他在102号房间.＇ =>Usage at nought 用法见 nought.
O, oh
/ EU; o/ interj  1 cry of surprise, fear, pain, sudden pleasure, etc 啊, 哎呀, 哎哟, 　（表示惊讶、 恐惧、 痛苦、 突然的欣喜等）: Oh look! 瞧哇!  2 expression used when addressing a person, thing, etc （用以称呼人或事物等）（汉语用於词语後）啊, 呀, 哇, 哪: O God our help in ages past 上帝呀, 自古以来帮助我们的主 * O Zeus! 宙斯啊!
o'
/ E; E/ prep (used esp in certain compound phrases 尤用以构成复合词组) of: 3 o'clock * man-o'-war * will-o'-the-wisp.
oct(o)-
comb form 构词成分 having or made up of eight of sth （有）八（个）: octagon * octogenarian * octopus.
O level
/ 5EU levl; `o 9lZvl/ (infml 口) = ordinary level (ordinary).  Cf 参看 A level.
orth(o)-
comb form 构词成分 correct; standard 正确; 正统; 标准: orthography * orthopaedic.
oste(o)-
comb form 构词成分 of or concerning bone or the bones 骨的: osteopath * osteo-arthritis.
paed(o)- (US ped(o)-) 
comb form 构词成分 child or children 儿童: paediatrics.
palae(o)- (also esp US pale(o)-) 
comb form 构词成分 of ancient times; very old 古代的; 非常古老的: palaeolithic * palaeontology.
pale(o)-
=> palae(o)-.
P and O
/ 9pi: En 5EU; 9pi En `o/ abbr 缩写= Peninsular and Oriental (Steamship Company) （英国）半岛暨东方轮船公司: the P and O line 半岛暨东方轮船公司航线.
pant(o)-
comb form 构词成分 all; universal 全部; 所有; 每: pantograph * pantomime.
path(o)-
comb form 构词成分 disease 疾病: pathology.
phil(o)-
comb form 构词成分 liking or fond of 喜好; 爱好: philanthropy * philology.
phon(o)-
comb form 构词成分 of sound or sounds 声的; 音的: phonetic * phonograph.
physi(o)-
comb form 构词成分  1 of or relating to nature or natural forces or functions 自然的; 自然力的;自然功能的: physiology.  2 physical 物理的: physiotherapy.
prot(o)-
comb form 构词成分 first, original or primitive第一的; 最初的; 原始的: protozoa * prototype * protoplasm.
pseud(o)-
comb form 构词成分 not authentic; false or pretended 假; 伪: pseudonym * pseudo-intellectual * pseudo-science.
psych(o)-, psycho-
comb form 构词成分 of the mind 精神的; 心灵的; 心理的: psychiatry * psychology * psychotherapy.
the(o)-
comb form 构词成分 of God or a god 上帝的; 神的: theology * theocratic.
therm(o)-
comb form 构词成分 of heat 热的: thermonuclear* thermometer.
o'clock
/ E5klCk; E`klBk/ adv (used with the numbers 1 to 12 when stating the time, to specify an hour 说钟点时与1至12数字连用): He left between five and six o'clock. 他在五点与六点之间离开的. * go to bed at/after/before eleven o'clock 十一点[之後/之前]睡觉.
o'er
/ R:(r); Rr/ adv, prep (arch 古) over: o'er valleys and hills 越过溪谷与山丘.
oaf
/ EUf; of/ n (pl ~s) stupid, clumsy and awkward person (usu male) 傻瓜, 笨蛋（通常指男性）: Why did she marry that great oaf? 她怎麽会嫁给那个大笨蛋了呢?
oafish 
adj like an oaf; roughly behaved 蠢笨的; 笨拙的; 粗鲁的: oafish behaviour 愚蠢的行为.
oak
/ EUk; ok/ n  1 (a) (also `oak-tree) [C] type of tree with tough hard wood, common in many parts of the world 栎树; 橡树; 柞树: a forest of oaks 栎树林 * [attrib 作定语] an oak forest 栎树林. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page i. (b) [U] wood of this tree 栎木; 橡木; 柞木: The table is (of) solid oak. 这桌子是纯粹栎木的. * [attrib 作定语] oak panels 栎木板 * an oak table 栎木桌.  2 the Oaks [sing v] name of a horse-race run at Epsom, near London, every year 欧克斯赛（在伦敦附近的埃普瑟姆一年一度的赛马会）.  3 (idm 习语) big/tall/great/large oaks from little `acorns grow (saying 谚) great things may come from small or modest beginnings 大橡树生自小橡实; 合抱之木, 生於毫末; 大事恒自小事始.
oaken
/ 5EUkEn; `okEn/ adj [attrib 作定语] (dated fml 旧, 文) made of oak 栎木制的; 橡木制的.
oak-apple 
n growth on an oak leaf or stem, caused by an insect 栎瘿; 栎五倍子. Cf 参看 gall3.
OAP
/ 9EU eI 5pi:; 9o e `pi/ abbr 缩写 =  (Brit infml 口) old-age pensioner 领养老金的人.
oar
/ R:(r); Rr/ n  1 long pole with a flat blade, pulled by hand in order to drive a boat through the water 桨. =>illus at row 见row插图.  2 (idm 习语) put/shove/stick one's `oar in; put/shove/stick in one's `oar (infml 口) give an opinion, some advice, etc without being asked; interfere 干涉; 干预: I know how to mend a fuse and I don't need you shoving your oar in! 我知道怎麽弄保险丝, 用不著你管!
oarlock 
n (US) = rowlock.
oarsman
/ 5R:zmEn; `RrzmEn/ n (pl oarsmen), `oarswoman n (pl oarswomen) person who rows a boat; rower 划桨人.
OAS
/ 9EU eI 5es; 9o e `Zs/ abbr 缩写 = (US) Organization of American States 美洲国家组织.
oasis
/ EU5eIsIs; o`esIs/ n (pl oases / -si:z; -siz/)  1 fertile place, with water and trees, in a desert （沙漠中的）绿洲.  2 (fig 比喻) experience, place, etc which is pleasant in the middle of sth unpleasant, dull, etc （在枯燥、 厌恶等事物中）使人感到愉快的事、 地方等: The study was an oasis of calm in a noisy household. 在喧闹的家中, 书房可谓宁静之一隅.
oast
/ EUst; ost/ n kiln for drying hops 忽布（啤酒花）烘乾　.
oasthouse 
n building containing an oast 忽布烘乾房.
Hippocratic oath
/ 9hIpEkrAtIk 5EUW; 9hIpE9krAtIk `oW/ oath to observe the medical code of ethical and professional behaviour, sworn by doctors when they become qualified 医生在取得行医资格时保证遵守医生道德守则的誓言.
oath
/ EUW; oW/ n (pl ~s / EUTz; oTz/)  1 (words used in making a) solemn promise to do sth or solemn declaration that sth is true (usu appealing to God, etc as a witness) 誓言; 誓词; 誓约; 宣誓: There is a standard form of oath used in lawcourts. 法庭中使用的誓词有固定的格式.  2 casual or improper use of the name of God, etc to express anger, surprise, etc; swear-word （表示愤怒、 惊奇等的）咒骂, 诅咒语: He hurled a few oaths at his wife and walked out, slamming the door. 他咒骂了妻子几句, 砰的一声关上门就走了.  3 (idm 习语) be on/under `oath (law 律) have sworn to tell the truth in a court of law 在法庭上宣过誓要说实话: The judge reminded the witness that she was still under oath. 法官提醒证人, 她发过誓要说实话. on my `oath (dated 旧) (used to emphasize that one is telling the truth 用以强调本人所言属实): I didn't tell anyone, on my oath. 我保证我没有告诉过任何人. put/place sb on/under `oath (law 律) require sb to swear an oath 要求某人宣誓: The witnesses were placed under oath. 要求证人宣誓. swear/take an `oath (esp law 尤用於法律) promise solemnly to tell the truth, give one's loyalty, etc 发誓, 宣誓, 立誓（说实话、 效忠等）: Before giving evidence the witness had to take an oath. 证人作证前要先宣誓. * Government employees swear an oath not to reveal official secrets. 政府雇员宣誓不泄露官方机密.
oats
/ EUts; ots/ n  1 [pl, sometimes sing v 有时用单数动词] (grain from a) type of cereal plant grown in cool climates as food 燕麦: Give the horse some oats. 给马喂些燕麦. * fields of ripe barley and oats 成熟的大麦和燕麦田 * Oats is a crop grown widely in Europe. 燕麦是欧洲广泛种植的作物.  2 [sing or pl v] oatmeal porridge 燕麦粥: Is/Are porridge oats on the breakfast menu? 早餐的食谱上有燕麦粥吗?  3 (idm 习语) feel one's oats => feel1. be getting one's `oats (infml 口) have sex regularly 有正常的性生活. (be) off one's `oats (infml 口) (be) lacking appetite for food 胃口不好: He's been a bit off his oats since his illness. 他生病以来胃口就不大好. sow one's wild oats => sow2.
oatcake 
n [U, C] (esp in Scotland and N England) thin flat cake made of oatmeal （尤指苏格兰和英格兰北部的）燕麦饼: oatcake served with butter and cheese 带黄油和乾酪的燕麦饼.
oatmeal 
n [U] meal made from crushed oats, used in porridge, oatcakes, etc 燕麦片（用以煮粥、 做燕麦饼等）.
OAU
/ 9EU eI 5ju:; 9o e `ju/ abbr 缩写 = Organization of African Unity 非洲统一组织.
ob
abbr 缩写 = died (Latin obiit) 死（源自拉丁文obiit）. Cf 参看 d 2.
obbligato
/ 9CblI5gB:tEU; 9BblI`^Bto/ n (pl ~s or  -ti /-ti:; -ti/) (music 音) accompanying part forming an essential part of a composition 助奏; 助唱: with piano obbligato 钢琴助奏.
obbligato 
adj to be included in a performance （演奏或演唱中）不可缺的, 必需的.
obdurate
/ 5CbdjUErEt; ?@ -dEr-; `BbdErIt/ adj (fml 文) impossible to change; stubborn 固执的; 执拗的: an obdurate refusal 坚决的拒绝 * He remained obdurate, refusing to alter his decision. 他依然固执己见, 拒不改变决定. 
obduracy
/ 5CbdjUErEsI; ?@ -dEr-; `BbdErEsI/ n [U]. obdurately adv: obdurately refusing to go 坚决不去.
OBE
/ 9EU bi: 5i:; 9o bi `i/ abbr 缩写 = (Brit) Officer (of the Order) of the British Empire （第四等的）大英帝国最高勋爵; 英帝国官佐勋章: be (made) an OBE 受封（第四等的）大英帝国最高勋爵位 * Matthew Silkin OBE （第四等的）大英帝国最高勋爵士马修·西尔金.
obedient
/ E5bi:dIEnt; E`bidIEnt/ adj  1 doing what one is told to do; willing to obey 服从的; 顺从的; 听话的: obedient children 听话的孩子 * His dog is very obedient. 他的狗很顺从. Cf 参看 disobedient.  2 (idm 习语) your obedient `servant (dated fml 旧, 文) (used as a very formal ending to an official letter, before the signature 用作公函的结尾套语, 置於签名之前).
obedience
/ -Ens; -Ens/ n [U] action of obeying; being obedient 服从; 顺从; 听话: The commanding officer expected unquestioning obedience from his men. 指挥官要下属绝对服从.
obediently 
adv: He whistled, and the dog came obediently. 他一吹口哨, 那狗就乖乖地来了.
obeisance
/ EU5beIsns; o`besns/ n (dated fml 旧, 文)  1 deep bow (of respect or obedience) 深深的鞠躬（表示尊敬或服从）.  2 (idm 习语) do/pay/make obeisanceto sb show respectful obedience or submission to sb 表示尊从或屈服於某人: He made obeisance to the king. 他向国王表示臣服.
obelisk
/ 5CbElIsk; `Bbl9Isk/ n tall pointed stone pillar with four sides, set up as a monument or landmark 方尖碑（用作纪念碑或地标）.
obese
/ EU5bi:s; o`bis/ adj (fml or medical 文或医) (of people) very fat （指人）过度肥胖的: Obese patients are advised to change their diet. 建议肥胖病人改变饮食. =>Usage at fat1 用法见fat1.
obesity
/ EU5bi:sEtI; o`bisEtI/ n [U] being obese 过度肥胖: Obesity is a problem for many people in western countries. 西方国家很多人都有过度肥胖的问题.
obey
/ E5beI; E`be/ v [I, Tn] do what one is told or obliged to do by (sb); carry out (a command ) 服从; 顺从; 执行（命令）: Soldiers are trained to obey without question. 士兵已训练得绝对服从命令. * obey orders 服从命令 * obey the law 遵守法律.
obfuscate
/ 5CbfEskeIt; `BbfEs9ket/ v [Tn] (fml 文) (deliberately) make (sth) confused or difficult to understand （故意）使（某事物）混乱或艰涩难懂: The writer often obfuscates the real issues with petty details. 那作家常以细枝末节来混淆实质问题.
obiter dictum
/ 9CbItE 5dIktEm; `BbItL`dIktEm/ n (pl dicta / 5dIktE; `dIktE/) (Latin law or fml 拉, 律或文) incidental remark or statement not essential to the main argument 附带意见; 附言.
obituary
/ E5bItFUErI; ?@ -tFUerI; E`bItFJ9ZrI/ (infml 口语作 obit) n printed notice (eg in a newspaper) of a person's death, often with a short account of his life and achievements 讣闻; 讣告: [attrib 作定语] obituary notices讣闻 * He writes obits for the local newspaper. 他为当地报纸撰写讣文.
object
/ 5CbdVIkt; `BbdVIkt/ n  1 solid thing that can be seen and touched 可见到及可触摸的实物; 物体: glass, wooden and plastic objects 玻璃、 木质和塑料的物体 * There were several objects on the floor of the room. 房间的地板上有几样东西.  2 ~ of sth person or thing to which sth is done or some feeling or thought is directed 对象, 客体（行为、 感觉或思想所及的人或物）: an object of attention, pity, admiration, etc 注意、 怜悯、 欣赏等的对象 * This church is the main object of his interest. 他最感兴趣的是这座教堂. * The sole object of all the child's affection was a soft toy. 那孩子最心爱的东西是个柔软的玩具.  3 thing aimed at; intention; purpose 目标; 意向; 目的: with the object of going into business 有打入工商业的意向 * with no object in life 无生活目标 * fail/succeed in one's object 在追求个人目的方面失败[成功] * His one object in life is to earn as much money as possible. 他生活的目标就是尽可能多挣钱.  4 (infml 口 esp Brit) person or thing of strange appearance, esp if ridiculous 怪模怪样的人或物（尤指可笑者）: What an object you look in that old hat! 你戴著那顶帽子, 样子可真怪!  5 (grammar) noun, noun phrase or noun clause which refers to a person, thing, etc affected by the action of a verb, or which depends on a preposition, eg in He took the money and He took what he wanted, `the money' and `what he wanted' are direct objects; in I gave him the money, `him' is an indirect object; and in I received the money from her, `her' is a prepositional object 宾语（受动词影响的或受介词限制的人或事物, 由名词、 名词词组或名词从句充任, 如在He took the money和He took what he wanted两句中, the money和what he wanted是直接宾语; 在I gave him the money句中, him是间接宾语; 在I received the money from her句中, her是介词宾语）. Cf 参看 subject1 4.  6 (idm 习语) expense, money, etc no `object expense, etc is not important, not a limiting factor, etc 费用、 钱等并不重要、 不是限制因素等: He always travels first class  expense is no object. 他出门总是用头等票--费用不成问题.
object glass, object lens 
= objective2.
object lesson 
practical illustration of some principle, often given or used as a warning 实际教训: Let this accident be an object lesson in the dangers of drinking and driving. 这一事故可以作为醉酒驾驶危害的实际教训.
object
/ Eb5dVekt; Eb`dVZkt/ v  1 [I, Ipr] ~ (to sb/sth) say that one is not in favour (of sb/sth); protest 不赞成（某人[某事]）; 反对; 抗议: She wanted to cut down the hedge, but her neighbour objected. 她想把树篱剪低些, 可是邻居不同意. * I object to such treatment /to being treated like this. 对这种待遇[受到这样的待遇]我表示抗议. * I object to the plan on the grounds that it is too expensive. 我反对该项计画, 理由是花费太大.  2 [Tn, Tf] give (sth) as a reason for opposing sb/sth 以（某事物）为理由反对某人[某事物]: I objected that he was too young for the job. 我反对的理由是因为他太年轻, 不适合做那件工作. * `But he's too young,' I objected. ｀但是他太年轻了, ＇我表示了反对意见.
objector 
n person who objects 反对者; 抗议者: objectors to the plans for a new motorway 反对修筑新高速公路计画的人 * conscientious objectors 拒服兵役者（因觉不合道义）.
objection
/ Eb5dVekFn; Eb`dVZkFEn/ n  1 [C, U] ~ (to sth/doing sth) (expression of a) feeling of dislike, disapproval or opposition 厌恶; 不赞成; 反对; 异议: raise/lodge/voice an objection 提出异议 * He has a strong objection to getting up so early. 他十分反感这麽早起床. * I'd like to come too, if you've no objection. 你要不反对的话, 我也愿意来. * Objections to the plan will be listened to sympathetically. 欢迎对该计画提出反对意见.  2 [C] ~ (to/against sb/sth) reason for objecting 反对的理由: My main objection to the plan is that it would be too expensive. 我反对该计画的主要理由是代价太高.
objectionable
/ -FEnEbl; -FEnEbl/ adj causing opposition or disapproval; unpleasant 引起反对的; 令人反感的; 令人不快的: an objectionable smell 难闻的气味 * objectionable remarks 令人反感的言语 * His drunken behaviour was extremely objectionable. 他醉後的举动极为讨厌. * I find him most objectionable. 我对他十分厌恶. 
objectionably
/ -FEnEblI; -FEnEblI/ adv.
objective
/ Eb5dVektIv; Eb`dVZktIv/ adj  1 not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; unbiased; fair 客观的; 不受个人的感情或意见影响的; 无偏见的: an objective report, account, assessment, etc 客观的报道、 叙述、 评估等 * A jury's decision in a court case must be absolutely objective. 陪审团裁定案件必须绝无偏见. * It's hard for nurses to be objective about their patients, if they become too emotionally involved with them. 护士对病人太动感情就难以客观地处理问题. * He finds it difficult to remain objective where his son is concerned. 他觉得事关自己的儿子就很难保持客观态度了.  2 (philosophy 哲) having existence outside the mind; real 客观存在的; 真实的. Cf 参看 subjective.  3 (grammar) of the object1(5) 宾语的: the objective case, ie (in Latin and other inflected languages) the form of a word used when it is the object of a verb or a preposition 宾格（词的一种形式, 在拉丁语和其他屈折语中作动词或介词的宾语）.
objective 
n  1 (a) thing aimed at or wished for; purpose 目标; 目的: Her principal objective was international fame as a scientist. 她的主要目标是当个有国际声誉的科学家. * Everest is the climber's next objective. 埃佛勒斯峰（即珠穆朗玛峰）是这个登山者的下一个目标. * Let justice be our objective. 让正义作我们奋斗的目标吧. (b) (in war) position that soldiers are aiming to capture （战争中要夺取的）军事目标: All our objectives were gained. 我们要夺取的军事目标均已拿下.  2 (also `object glass, `object lens) lens of a microscope or telescope closest to the object being viewed （显微镜或望远镜的）物镜.
objectively 
adv in an objective(1) manner; impartially 客观地; 无偏见地: see/view/judge things objectively 客观地看[观察/判断]事物.
objectivity
/ 9CbdVek5tIvEtI; 9BbdVZk`tIvEtI/ n state of being objective(1); ability to free oneself from personal prejudice; impartiality 客观（性）; 无偏见: The judge had a reputation for complete objectivity. 那法官素以大公无私著称.
objet d'art
/ 9CbVeI 5dB:; 9Rb9Ve`dBr/ n (pl objets d'art / 9CbVeI 5dB:; 9Rb9Ve`dBr/) (French 法) small decorative or artistic object 小饰物; 小艺术品: a house full of antique furniture and objets d'art 摆满古老家具和小艺术品的房子.
oblate
/ 5CbleIt; `Bblet/ adj (geometry 几) (of a sphere) flattened at the top and bottom （指球面）扁圆的, 横椭圆的: The earth is an oblate sphere. 地球是一扁圆球体.
obligate
/ 5CblIgeIt; `BblE9^et/ v [Cn.t usu passive 通常用於被动语态] (fml 文) compel (sb) legally or morally (to do sth) （在法律上或道义上）强迫（某人）（做某事）: He felt obligated to help. 他觉得有责任予以帮助. * We were obligated to attend the opening ceremony. 我们有必要参加开幕式.
obligation
/ 9CblI5geIFn; 9BblE`^eFEn/ n  1 [C] law, moral pressure, promise, etc that forces one to do sth （法律、 道义、 承诺等的）义务, 职责, 责任: the obligations of conscience 良心上的责任 * the obligations imposed by parenthood 为人父母者的义务 * repay/fulfil an obligation, eg by returning hospitality that one has received 报恩[尽义务]（如还人情）.  2 [C, U] being forced or required to do sth （被迫或被要求做某事的）责任, 义务: We attended the party more out of a sense of obligation than anything else. 我们参加那个聚会是迫於人情, 而并无别的原因.  3 (idm 习语) be under an/no obligation (to sb/to do sth) (not) be compelled by law, etc; (not) have a moral duty （没）有义务; （没）有道义责任: You're under no obligation to pay for goods which you did not order. 没有订购的货物就无须付款. * She's under an obligation to him because he lent her money. 因为他把钱借给她了, 所以她有偿还他的义务. place/put sb under an/no obli`gation (to sb/to do sth) (not) compel sb by law, etc (to do sth); (not) make sb indebted or grateful (to sb) （不）使某人有义务（做某事物）; （不）使某人欠（某人的）人情或受（某人的）恩惠: Damaging the goods puts you under an obligation to buy them. 你损坏了这些商品, 你就得都买下来. * His kindness places us under an obligation to him. 他待我们很好, 我们觉得欠著他一份人情.
obligatory
/ E5blIgEtrI; ?@ -tR:rI; E`blI^E9tRrI/ adj (fml 文) required by rule, law or custom; compulsory （按规则、 法律或习俗）必须的, 强制的: Attendance at school is obligatory. 上学是强制性的. * It is obligatory to remove your shoes before entering. 入室必须脱鞋.
noblesse oblige
/ nEU9bles E5bli:V; no`blZs E`bliV/ (French saying 法, 谚) people with high rank, privilege, etc must accept the responsibilities that go with their position 位高则任重.
oblige
/ E5blaIdV; E`blaIdV/ v  1 [Cn.t usu passive 通常用於被动语态] compel or require (sb) by law, agreement or moral pressure to do sth （按法律、 协议或道义）强迫或要求（某人）做某事物: The law obliges parents to send their children to school. 法律上要求父母送子女入学. * They were obliged to sell their house in order to pay their debts. 他们被迫卖房还债. * You are not obliged to answer these questions, but it would make our task easier. 这些问题并非非答不可, 但答问对我们大有助益.  2 [I, Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb (with sth/by doing sth) (fml 文) do sth for sb as a favour or small service 为某人效劳; 帮忙: We'd be happy to oblige. 我们乐於效劳. * Could you oblige me with (ie lend or give me) five pounds until the weekend? 能借我5英镑吗, 周末还你? * Could you oblige us with a song (ie perform a song for us)? 给我们唱支歌好吗? * Please oblige me by closing the door. 劳驾, 替我把门关上.
obliged 
adj  1 [pred 作表语] ~ (to sb) (for sth/doing sth) grateful (to sb) for performing some service 受恩惠而感激（某人）: I'm much obliged to you for helping us. 非常感激你帮助了我们.  2 (idm 习语) much o`bliged thank you 多谢: `Much obliged,' he said as I opened the door for him. 我给他开门时他说了一声｀多谢＇.
obliging 
adj willing to help 愿意帮助的: obliging neighbours 乐於助人的邻居 * You'll find him most obliging. 你能了解到他很愿意帮助人. 
obligingly 
adv.
oblique
/ E5bli:k; E`blik/ adj  1 not horizontal or vertical; sloping; slanting 斜的; 倾斜的; 歪斜的: an oblique line 斜线.  2 [usu attrib 通常作定语] (fig 比喻) not going straight to the point; indirect 拐弯抹角的; 间接的: He made oblique references to her lack of experience. 他拐弯抹角地说她缺乏经验.
oblique 
n (also oblique stroke, slash) mark (/) used in maths or punctuation to separate numbers, words, etc 用於数学或分隔数字、 文字等的符号（/）, 如 4/5 people, male/female, 25/7/1949.
obliquely 
adv.
obliquity
/ E5blIkwEtI; E`blIkwEtI/ (also obliqueness) [C, U] (instance of the) state of being oblique 倾斜; 歪斜; 间接.
oblique angle 
any angle that is not a right angle (ie not 90); acute or obtuse angle 斜角（非90的角, 即锐角或钝角）.
obliterate
/ E5blItEreIt; E`blItE9ret/ v [Tn] (fml 文)  1 remove all signs of (sth); rub or blot out 除去（某物）的痕迹; 涂去; 擦掉: obliterate all fingerprints 擦去全部指印 * (fig 比喻) She tried to obliterate all memory of her father. 她想忘却对父亲的一切记忆. * The view was obliterated by the fog. 景色被浓雾遮住了.  2 destroy (sth) completely 彻底破坏或毁灭（某事物）: The entire village was obliterated by the tornado. 整个村庄被龙卷风摧毁了. 
obliteration
/ E9blItE5reIFn; E9blItE`reFEn/ n [U].
oblivion
/ E5blIvIEn; E`blIvIEn/ n [U]  1 state of forgetting; state of being unaware or unconscious 遗忘; 忘却; 无感觉; 无知觉: Alcoholics often suffer from periods of oblivion. 饮酒过度的人常阵阵失去记忆力. * The pain made him long for oblivion. 他疼得恨不得能失去知觉才好.  2 state of being forgotten 被遗忘; 被忘却: His work fell/sank into oblivion after his death. 他死後, 他的作品便被淡忘了.
oblivious
/ E5blIvIEs; E`blIvIEs/ adj [usu pred 通常作表语] ~ of/to sth unaware of or not noticing sth; having no memory of sth 未觉察; 不注意; 忘记: oblivious of one's surroundings 不注意周围事物 * oblivious to what was happening 对发生的事情无记忆 * oblivious to danger 未觉察到危险. 
obliviousness 
n [U].
oblong
/ 5CblCN; ?@ -lR:N; `BblRN/ n, adj (figure) with four straight sides and angles of 90, longer than it is wide 长方形; 长方形的: an oblong table 长方桌 * an oblong bar of chocolate 长方形的巧克力.
obloquy
/ 5CblEkwI; `BblEkwI/ n [U] (fml 文) public shame or disgrace; abuse; discredit 公开的羞辱; 辱骂; 败坏名誉.
obnoxious
/ Eb5nCkFEs; Eb`nBkFEs/ adj very unpleasant; nasty; offensive 极不愉快的; 讨厌的; 可憎的: obnoxious behaviour 讨厌的品行 * He is the most obnoxious man I know. 他是我认识的最可憎的人. 
obnoxiously 
adv: obnoxiously drunk 醉得令人讨厌. 
obnoxiousness 
n [U].
oboe
/ 5EUbEU; `obo/ n (music 音) woodwind instrument of treble pitch, played through a double reed 双簧管. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page x.
oboist
/ -Ist; -Ist/ n person who plays the oboe 双簧管吹奏者.
obscene
/ Eb5si:n; Eb`sin/ adj (of words, thoughts, books, pictures, etc) indecent, esp sexually; disgusting and offensive; likely to corrupt （指词语、 思想、 书画等）下流的, （尤指）淫秽的, 猥亵的, 可憎的, 伤风败俗的: obscene phone calls 下流的电话 * obscene suggestions, gestures, etc 猥亵的暗示、 姿势等 * obscene literature, language, etc 淫秽的文学、 语言等.
obscenely 
adv.
obscenity
/ Eb5senEtI; Eb`sZnEtI/ n  1 [U] being obscene淫秽; 猥亵; 下流: laws against obscenity on the television禁止在电视上出现有伤风化事物的法令.  2 [C] obscene word or act 淫秽的词语或行为: He shouted obscenities at the woman. 他用下流话大骂那女子.
obscure
/ Eb5skjUE(r); Eb`skjJr/ adj  1 not easily or clearly seen or understood; indistinct; hidden 不易看清的; 费解的; 不分明的; 隐藏的: an obscure corner of the garden 花园里偏僻的一角 * Is the meaning still obscure to you? 你觉得意思仍然不清楚吗? * His real motive for the crime remains obscure. 他犯罪的真正动机仍不清楚.  2 not well-known 不著名的: an obscure poet 名不见经传的诗人 * an obscure village in the country 在乡下的一个不出名的村子.
obscure 
v [Tn] make (sth) obscure(1); hide (sb/sth) from view 使（某事物）不分明; 遮掩（某人[某事物]）: The moon was obscured by clouds. 月亮被云遮住了. * Mist obscured the view. 薄雾笼罩著周围的景色. * The main theme of the book is obscured by frequent digressions. 该书文字枝蔓, 主题不明.
obscurely 
adv.
obscurity
/ Eb5skjUErEtI; Eb`skjJrEtI/ n  1 [U] state of being obscure 不明; 费解; 隐晦; 无闻: content to live in obscurity 安於默默无闻的生活.  2 [C] (fml 文) thing that is obscure or indistinct 晦涩或不明的事物: a philosophical essay full of obscurities 充满晦涩文字的哲学文章.
obsequies
/ 5CbsIkwIz; `BbsIkwIz/ n [pl] (fml 文) funeral ceremonies 葬礼.
obsequious
/ Eb5si:kwIEs; Eb`sikwIEs/ adj (derog 贬) ~ (to sb) too willing to obey or serve; too respectful (esp in the hope of getting a reward or favour from sb) 逢迎的; 巴结的; 卑躬的: an obsequious shop owner 善於讨好顾客的店主 * a worker who is obsequious to the boss 对老板卑躬屈膝的人. 
obsequiously 
adv: obsequiously flattering 阿谀奉承. 
obsequiousness 
n [U].
observable
/ Eb5z\:vEbl; Eb`z[vEbl/ adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] that can be seen or noticed 看得见的; 觉察得到的: an observable lack of enthusiasm 觉察到缺乏热情 * an observable improvement 看得出的改进.
observance
/ Eb5z\:vEns; Eb`z[vEns/ n  1 [U] ~ (of sth) keeping or observing (observe 2b) a law, custom, festival, holiday, etc （法律、 习俗等的）遵守, 奉行; （节日等的）纪念: the observance of school rules 对校规的遵守 * the observance of New Year's Day as a public holiday 把元旦当作公众节日的习俗.  2 [C] (fml 文) act performed as part of a religious or traditional ceremony 宗教仪式; 传统庆典: religious observances 宗教仪式.
observant
/ Eb5z\:vEnt; Eb`z[vEnt/ adj  1 quick at noticing things 善於观察的; 机警的; 注意的: An observant shop assistant had remembered exactly what the man was wearing. 有个机警的店员准确记得那个男子的穿著. * Journalists are trained to be observant. 新闻记者都要训练成有敏锐观察力的人.  2 (fml 文) careful to observe(2a) laws, customs, traditions, etc （对法律、 习俗、 传统等）谨慎遵守的: observant of the rules 遵守规则. 
observantly 
adv.
observation
/ 9CbzE5veIFn; 9BbzL`veFEn/ n  1 [U] action of observing; (state of) being observed 观察; 注意: observation of an animal's behaviour 观察动物的习性 *observation of a patient 观察病人 * We escaped observation,ie were not seen. 我们避开了人们的注意.  2 [U] ability to observe things 观察力: powers of observation 观察力 * A scientist's observation should be very good. 科学家的观察力应该很敏锐.  3 [C] remark or comment 言语; 评论: She made one or two observations about the weather. 她说了一两句关於天气的话.  4 observations [pl] (fml 文) (recording of) collected information 观察资料; 观察记录; 观察报告: He's just published his observations on British bird life. 他刚发表了英国鸟类生活观察报告.  5 (idm 习语) be under obser`vation be carefully and closely watched 受严密监视: He was under observation by the police. 他受到警方严密监视. keep sb under obser`vation watch sb carefully (esp a suspected criminal or a hospital patient) 严密监视或细心观察某人（尤指嫌疑犯或医院病人）: The patient is seriously ill and is being kept under continuous observation. 病人病情严重, 现接受持续观察. take an obser`vation observe the position of the sun or another heavenly body in order to find one's exact geographical position 测天（观测太阳或另一天体的位置以确定自己的确切位置）.
observation car 
special railway carriage in a train, with wide windows for watching the scenery （列车中的）观赏车厢（车窗宽大供观赏风景者）.
observation post 
position from which the enemy's movements can be watched 观察所; 观察哨; 了望哨: an observation post in a border fortress 边界要塞上的观察所.
observatory
/ Eb5z\:vEtrI; ?@ -tR:rI; Eb`z[vE9tRrI/ n building from which the stars, the weather, etc can be observed by scientists 天文台; 气象台; 观象台.
observe
/ Eb5z\:v; Eb`z[v/ v  1 [I, Tn, Tf, Tw, Tnt only passive 只用於被动语态, Tng, Tni] see and notice (sb/sth); watch carefully 看到, 注意到（某人[某事物]）; 观察; 监视: He observes keenly, but says little. 他观察敏锐, 但是很少说话. * observe the behaviour of birds 观察鸟类的行为 * She observed that he'd left but made no comment. 她看见他离去, 但未置一词. * They observed how the tiny wings were fitted to the body. 他们观看了微型翼的安装情况. * The woman was observed to follow him closely. 有人看到那女子紧跟著他. * The police observed the man entering/enter the bank. 警方监视著那男子进入银行的情况.  2 [Tn] (fml 文) (a) obey (rules, laws, etc) 遵守, 奉行（规则、 法令等）: observe the speed limit 遵守速度限制规定 * observe the laws of the land 遵守该国法律. (b) celebrate (festivals, birthdays, anniversaries, etc) 庆祝, 过（节日、 生日、 周年等）: Do they observe Christmas Day in that country? 那个国家的人过圣诞节吗?  3 [Tn, Tf] (fml 文) say by way of comment; remark 评说; 评论: He observed that it would probably rain. 他说很可能下雨. * `It may rain,' he observed. ｀可能要下雨, ＇他说.
observer 
n  1 person who observes 观察者; 遵守者; 评论者: an observer of nature 自然界的观察家 * a poor observer of speed restrictions 不遵守速度限制的人.  2 person who attends a conference, lesson, etc to listen and watch but not to take part （会议、 课堂等的）观察员, 旁听者: an observer at a summit conference 高峰会议上的观察员 * send sb along as an observer 派某人作观察员.
obsess
/ Eb5ses; Eb`sZs/ v [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态] fill the mind of (sb) continually 使（某人）牵挂、 惦念、 著迷或困扰: The fear of death obsessed her throughout her old age. 她晚年一直受著死亡恐惧的困扰. * obsessed by/with the fear of unemployment 老是害怕失业 * She was obsessed with the idea that she was being watched. 她总觉得受人监视而心神不宁.
obsession
/ Eb5seFn; Eb`sZFEn/ n ~ (with/about sth/sb)  1 [U] state of being obsessed 牵挂; 惦念; 著迷; 困扰: His obsession with computers began six months ago. 他半年前就迷上了计算机了.  2 [C] thing or person that obsesses; fixed idea that fills the mind 萦绕於心的事物或人; 强迫观念: He has many obsessions. 他有许多事耿耿於怀. 
obsessional
/ Eb5seFEnl; Eb`sZFEnl/adj (derog 贬) of, having or causing obsession(s) 困扰於心的; 著迷的; 引起执著想法的: obsessional thoughts 令人困扰的想法 * an obsessional character 执拗的性格.
obsessive
/ Eb5sesIv; Eb`sZsIv/ adj (derog 贬) of or having an obsession 萦绕於心的; 有执著想法的: an obsessive concern for neatness 好整洁癖 * She's obsessive about punctuality. 她对守时十分固执.  n (medical 医) person who has an obsession or obsessions 强迫（观念）症患者: hysterics and obsessives 　病患者与强迫观念症患者 * The psychiatrist has done a lot of work with obsessives. 该精神病学家对强迫症患者做了大量工作. 
obsessively 
adv in an obsessive manner 著迷地; 著魔似地; 念念不忘地: obsessively concerned with her appearance 对她的外貌念念在心.
obsolescent
/ 9CbsE5lesnt; 9BbsE`lZsnt/ adj becoming out of date; going out of use 即将过时的; 逐步废弃或淘汰的: obsolescent technology 行将过时的技术 * Electronic equipment quickly becomes obsolescent. 电子设备淘汰得很快.
obsolescence
/ -5lesns; -`lZsns/ n [U] being obsolescent 过时; 废弃; 淘汰: a product with built-in/planned obsolescence, ie deliberately designed by the manufacturer not to last long, so that consumers are encouraged to buy again 内设[计画]淘汰的产品（制造商故意设计成不耐久者, 以期消费者再购买）.
obsolete
/ 5CbsEli:t; `BbsE9lit/ adj no longer used; out of date 不再使用的; 过时的: obsolete words found in old texts 在旧文本中发现的不再使用的词语 * The horse-drawn plough is now obsolete in most European countries. 马拉的犁现在欧洲多数国家均已不再使用.
obstacle
/ 5CbstEkl; `BbstEkl/ n (usu fig 通常作比喻) thing in the way that either stops progress or makes it difficult 障碍; 妨害物: obstacles on the race-course 赛马跑道上设置的障碍物 * obstacles to world peace 世界和平的障碍 * Not being able to pass his mathematics exam proved an obstacle to his career. 他数学考试不及格是他前途上的一大障碍.
obstacle race 
race in which the runners have to climb over, under, through, etc various natural or artificial obstacles, such as hedges, ditches, tyres, etc 障碍赛跑.
obstetrics
/ Eb5stetrIks; Eb`stZtrIks/ n [sing v] (medical 医) branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth 产科学: gynaecology and obstetrics 妇产科 * She specializes in obstetrics. 她是产科专家.
obstetric
/ Eb5stetrIk; Eb`stZtrIk/ (also obstetrical / -Ikl; -kl/) of obstetrics 产科的: the obstetric ward 产科病房 * obstetrical complications 产科并发症.
obstetrician
/ 9CbstE5trIFn; 9BbstZ`trIFEn/ n doctor who specializes in obstetrics 产科医生: Her obstetrician could not be present at the birth. 产科医生不能前来为她接生.
obstinacy
/ 5CbstEnEsI; `BbstEnEsI/ n [U] being obstinate; stubbornness 固执; 倔强; 顽固: His obstinacy was irritating. 他那顽固劲真气人. * Sheer obstinacy prevented her from apologizing. 她固执得就是不道歉.
obstinate
/ 5CbstEnEt; `BbstEnIt/ adj  1 refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action; stubborn 固执的; 倔强的; 顽固的: The obstinate old man refused to go to hospital. 那个顽固老头就是不肯进医院. * There's a very obstinate streak in that child, ie Some of his behaviour is very obstinate. 那孩子有的方面非常倔强.  2 not easily overcome or removed 难克服的; 不易去除的: obstinate resistance 顽强的抵抗 * an obstinate rash on his face 他脸上的顽疹 * an obstinate stain on the carpet 地毯上除不掉的污斑.  3 (idm 习语) obstinate/stubborn as a mule => mule1. 
obstinately 
adv.
obstreperous
/ Eb5strepErEs; Eb`strZpErEs/ adj(fml 文) noisy and uncontrolled; unruly 喧闹失控的;不守秩序的: obstreperous behaviour, children 难以管束的行为、 儿童 * He becomes obstreperous when he's had a few drinks. 他喝了些酒就爱撒酒疯. 
obstreperously 
adv: obstreperously drunk 醉得疯疯癫癫的. 
obstreperousness 
n [U].
obstruct
/ Eb5strQkt; Eb`strQkt/ v (a) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (with sth) be or get in the way of (sb/sth); block (a road, passage, etc) 阻碍, 阻挡（某人[某事物]）; 遮断, 阻塞（道路、 通道等）: Tall trees obstructed his view of the road. 有大树遮挡著, 他看不见道路. * He was charged with obstructing the highway. 他因阻碍公路交通而受控告. (b) [Tn] deliberately prevent (sb/sth) from making progress; put difficulties in the way of (sb/sth) （故意）妨碍（某人[某事物]）; 在（某人[某事物]）的途中设置障碍: obstruct the police in the course of their duty 妨碍警方执行任务 * obstruct a player on the football field 在足球场上阻挡球员 * obstruct the passage of a bill through Parliament, ie try to prevent a law being passed 阻碍议会通过某法案.
obstruction
/ Eb5strQkFn; Eb`strQkFEn/ n  1 [U] action of obstructing; being obstructed 阻碍; 障碍; 妨碍: obstruction of the factory gates 工厂大门的障碍 * a policy of obstruction 阻遏政策.  2 [C] thing that obstructs; obstacle 障碍物; 阻塞物: an operation to remove an obstruction in the throat, intestine, stomach, etc 去除咽喉、 肠、 胃等梗阻的手术 * obstructions on the road, eg fallen trees 公路上的障碍物（如倒下的树木） * Your car is causing an obstruction, ie getting in the way of others. 你的汽车挡道了.  3 [C, U] (sport 体) (act of) unfairly stopping the movement of a player in the other team 违例阻挡: commit an obstruction 违例阻挡犯规 * be found guilty of obstruction 被判违例阻挡犯规.
obstructionism
/ -FEnIzEm; -FEn9IzEm/ n [U] (fml 文) deliberate and systematic obstruction of plans, legislation, etc （对计画、 立法等的）阻挠: The government were defeated by the obstructionism of their opponents. 政府受到反对派阻挠而挫败.
obstructionist
/ -Ist; -Ist/ n (fml 文) person who uses or favours obstructionism 进行或主张阻挠的人: a political obstructionist 政治上的阻挠者 * an obstructionist policy 阻挠者的政策.
obstructive
/ Eb5strQktIv; Eb`strQktIv/ adj obstructing or likely or intended to obstruct 阻碍的; 妨碍的; 阻挠的: deliberately obstructive 故意妨碍的 * a policy obstructive to our plans 阻挠我们计画的政策. 
obstructively 
adv.
obtain
/ Eb5teIn; Eb`ten/ v  1 [Tn, Dn.pr] ~ sth (for sb)get sth; come to own or possess sth (by buying, borrowing, taking, etc) 取得某物; （经买、 借、 拿等）获得, 得到某物: Where can I obtain a copy of her latest book? 在哪里能买到她最新出版的书? * He always manages to obtain what he wants. 他总是有办法得到他想要的东西. * I obtained this record for you with difficulty. 我好不容易为你弄到了这张唱片.  2 [I] (fml 文) (of rules, customs, etc) be in use; exist （指规则、 风俗等）通行, 流行: The practice still obtains in some areas of England. 这种做法在英格兰一些地区仍很流行.
obtainable 
adj that can be obtained 能得到的; 可获得的: no longer obtainable 再也得不到的 * Are his records still obtainable? 他的唱片还能买到吗?
obtrude
/ Eb5tru:d; Eb`trud/ v [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr] ~(oneself/sth) (on/upon sb/sth) (fml 文) force (oneself, one's opinions, ideas, etc) upon sb/sth, esp when unwanted 强使（自己、 自己的意见、 想法等）加入某人处[某事物中]; 闯入: I've no wish to obtrude, but... 我无意多管闲事, 但是... * obtrude on sb's grief 硬要过问某人的伤心事 * He persisted in obtruding himself despite our efforts to get rid of him. 尽管我们设法避开他, 他还是硬要插进来.
obtrusion
/ Eb5tru:Vn; Eb`truVEn/ n  1 [U] (fml 文) action of obtruding 强行加入; 闯入: the obtrusion of unwelcome guests 不速之客的闯入.  2 [C] thing that obtrudes 强加的事物: unwelcome obtrusions 强加的令人不快的事物.
obtrusive
/ Eb5tru:sIv; Eb`trusIv/ adj very noticeable or obvious; inclined to obtrude 显著的; 突出的; 强加的; 闯入的: I find the music in the bar very obtrusive. 我觉得酒吧里的音乐太吵人了. * Try to wear a colour that is less obtrusive. 尽量穿得颜色别太显眼. 
obtrusively 
adv. 
obtrusive-ness 
n [U].
obtuse
/ Eb5tju:s; ?@ -5tu:s; Eb`tus/ adj (fml derog 文, 贬) slow to understand; stupid 迟钝的; 愚笨的: He's being deliberately obtuse. 他装糊涂. * She cannot possibly be so obtuse. 她不可能如此迟钝. 
obtusely 
adv. 
obtuseness 
n [U].
obtuse angle 
(geometry 几) angle between 90 and 180 钝角（90-180之间者）. =>illus at angle 见angle插图.
obverse
/ 5Cbv\:s; `Bbv[s/ n (fml 文)  1 face, side, or part of a thing that is most noticeable or intended to be seen or shown 正面; 前面; 主要的一面: [attrib 作定语] the obverse side 正面.  2 side of a coin or medal that has the head or main design on it （货币或奖章的）正面: The head of the Queen appears on the obverse of British coins. 英国硬币的正面有女王的头像. Cf 参看reverse2 2.  3 counterpart; opposite 对应部分; 对立面: The obverse of love is hate. 与爱相对的是恨.
obviate
/ 5CbvIeIt; `BbvI9et/ v [Tn] (fml 文) remove (sth); get rid of 排除, 消除（某事物）: obviate dangers, difficulties, etc 排除危险、 困难等 * The new road obviates the need to drive through the town. 有了新路, 车辆不必再穿行市区了.
obvious
/ 5CbvIEs; `BbvIEs/ adj easily seen, recognized or understood; clear 显然的; 明显的; 明白的; 清楚的: His nervousness was obvious right from the start. 他从一开始就显然十分紧张. * It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated. 大家都清楚那孩子受过虐待. * Spending less money is the obvious answer to his financial problems. 他经济困难, 明摆著的出路是少花钱.
obviously 
adv as can be clearly seen; plainly 显然; 明白地: Obviously, she needs help. 她显然需要帮助. * He was obviously drunk. 他显然是醉了. =>Usage at hopeful 用法见hopeful.
obviousness 
n [U]: The obviousness of the lie was embarrassing. 那是明摆著的谎话, 真叫人难为情.
ocarina
/ 9CkE5ri:nE; 9BkE`rinE/ n small high-pitched musical instrument, shaped like an egg, with holes for the fingertips, played by blowing and made of clay, metal or plastic 埙, 洋埙（高音小笛, 形如卵, 用陶土、 金属或塑料制成）.
occasion
/ E5keIVn; E`keVEn/ n  1 [C] particular time (at which an event takes place) （事情发生的）时刻, 时候, 场合: on this/that occasion 此时[彼时] * on the present/last occasion 在这次[上次] * on one occasion, ie once 有一次 * on rare occasions 偶尔 * I've met him on several occasions. 我见过他几次.  2 [sing] ~ (for sth) suitable or right time (for sth); opportunity 时机; 机会: This is not an occasion for laughter. 这不是笑的时候. * I'll buy one if the occasion arises, ie if I get the chance. 有机会我就买一个. * He used the occasion to express all his old grievances against the chairman. 他利用那机会表达了对主席积压已久的怨气.  3 [U] (fml 文) reason; need 原因; 理由; 需要: I've had no occasion to visit him recently. 我最近无需去看他. * You have no occasion to be angry. 你没有理由生气. * She's not had much occasion to speak French. 她没有多少说法语的需要.  4 [C] special event or celebration 特殊的事件或庆典: The wedding was quite an occasion. 该婚礼是一盛会.  5 [C] (fml 文) immediate but incidental or subordinate cause (of sth) （偶然的或次要的）直接事因, 近因: The real cause of the riot was unclear, but the occasion was the arrest of two men. 骚乱的真正原因不明, 但起因是由於逮捕了两名男子.  6 (idm 习语) on oc`casion (fml 文) now and then; whenever there is need 不时; 必要时. on the occasion of sth (fml 文) at the time of (a certain event) 在（某事件）的时候: on the occasion of his daughter's wedding 在他女儿的婚礼上. (have) a sense of oc`casion (have a) natural feeling for what is right or fitting for a particular event, etc （有）场合意识或应景观念: He wore his shabbiest clothes to the party: he has no sense of occasion! 他穿著最寒酸的衣服去参加聚会, 毫无场合意识!
occasion 
v [Tn, Dn.n, Dn.pr] ~ sth (to sb) (fml 文) be the cause of sth 引起或招致某事物; 为某事物的原因: What occasioned such an angry response? 何故引起如此愤怒的反应? * Stephen's behaviour occasioned his parents much anxiety. 斯蒂芬的行为使其父母十分担心.
occasion
NOTE ON USAGE 用法: Occasion, opportunity and chance all indicate a time when it is possible to do something. *occasion、 opportunity、 chance都表示有可能做某事的时候. Occasion suggests that the time is socially suitable for the activity *occasion指社交上从事某活动的合适时机: A wedding is an occasion for celebration. 婚礼是欢庆的时刻. *  I'll speak to him if the occasion arises. 有机会我跟他说说. Opportunity and chance suggest that the necessary physical circumstances for doing something are present *opportunity和chance指有做某事所必需的实际环境: I took the opportunity of visiting my aunt while I was in Birmingham. 我利用在伯明翰的机会探望了我的姨母. *  I hope you get a chance to relax. 希望你有机会松弛一下. Chance can also indicate a degree of probability *chance还可以指可能性的程度: What are your chances of being promoted? 你晋升的可能性如何? Occasion may refer to the particular time when something happens *occasion可指某事发生的时刻: I've met her on several occasions recently. 我最近见到过她好几次.
occasional
/ E5keIVEnl; E`keVEnl/ adj [usu attrib 通常作定语]  1 happening, coming, done, etc from time to time; not regular 偶然的; 偶尔的; 非定时的: He pays me occasional visits. 他偶尔来看看我. * There will be occasional showers during the day. 白天将偶有阵雨. * I drink an occasional cup of coffee; but usually I take tea. 我偶尔喝杯咖啡, 但平常都喝茶. * He reads the occasional book, but mostly just magazines. 他偶尔也看书, 但大多只看杂志.  2 (fml 文) used, meant, written, etc for a special event 应时的; 应景的; 为某场合的: occasional verses, eg written to celebrate an anniversary 应景诗 * occasional music for a royal wedding 皇家婚礼上的应制音乐.
occasionally
/ -nElI; -nElI/ adv now and then; at times 偶然地; 不时地; 有时: He visits me occasionally. 他偶尔来看我.
occasional table 
small table for use as required 备用小桌: The coffee cups were placed on an antique occasional table. 咖啡杯放在一张古色古香的备用小桌上.
Occident
/ 5CksIdEnt; `BksEdEnt/ n the Occident [sing] (fml 文) the countries of the West, ie Europe and America 西方国家. Cf 参看 orient1.
Occidental
/ 9CksI5dentl; 9BksE`dZntl/ n (fml 文) person from the Occident 西方人; 西洋人.
occidental 
adj of or from the Occident 西方的; 西洋的.
occult
/ C5kQlt; ?@ E5kQlt; E`kQlt/ adj (a) only for those with special knowledge or powers; hidden, secret 玄奥的; 神秘的; 隐秘的; 秘密的: occult practices 神秘的习俗. (b) involving supernatural or magical powers 超自然的; 有魔力的: occult arts, eg witchcraft 秘术（如魔法）.
the occult 
n supernatural practices, ceremonies, powers, etc 神秘学（超自然的习俗、 仪式、 力量等）: He's interested in the occult. 他对神秘学很感兴趣.
occultist 
n (fml 文) person involved in or believing in the occult 神秘学者; 术士.
occupant
/ 5CkjUpEnt; `BkjEpEnt/ n person who occupies a house, room or position, or who possesses and occupies land （房屋的）居住者; （职位的）占据者; （土地的）占有者: The previous occupants had left the house in a terrible mess. 前房客走後房里凌乱不堪. * the next occupant of the post 该职位的下一任.
occupancy
/ -pEnsI; -pEnsI/ n  1 [U] action or fact of occupying a house, land, etc （房屋、 土地等）占有, 占领, 占用, 占据: a change of occupancy 占有权的更换 * sole occupancy of the house 这所房子的唯一占有权.  2 [C] period of occupying a house, etc as an owner or a tenant （房子等的）占有期, 占用期: an occupancy of six months 六个月的占有期 * During her occupancy the garden was transformed. 在她居住期间花园改观了.
occupation
/ 9CkjU5peIFn; 9BkjE`peFEn/ n  1 [U] (a) action of occupying; state of being occupied (occupy 1) 居住; 占据: the occupation of a house by a family 某家庭在某房子中的居住. (b) taking and keeping possession 占领; 领有: a country under enemy occupation 被敌人占领的国家 * an army of occupation 占领军.  2 [C] period of time during which a house, country, etc is occupied (occupy 1,2) 居住期; 占据期; 占有期; 占领期: their four-year occupation of the farm, that country 他们对该农场四年的占用期、 对该国四年的占领期.  3 [C] (a) (fml 文) job; employment 工作; 职业: `What's your occupation?' `I'm a dancer.' ｀你的职业是什麽?＇｀我是跳舞的.＇ * Please state your name, age and occupation. 请说明姓名、 年龄和职业. (b) activity that occupies a person's (esp spare) time; pastime 占据某人时间的活动; （尤指）业余活动; 消遣: She has many occupations including gardening and wine-making. 她有许多消遣, 包括园艺和酿酒. * His favourite occupation is reading. 他的业余爱好是看书. =>Usage at trade1 用法见trade1.  4 [U, C] action of occupying a building, factory, etc as part of a political or other demonstration （对建筑物、 工厂等的）占领, 占据（作为政治等示威行动）.
occupational
/ -FEnl; -FEnl/ adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] of, caused by or connected with a person's job 职业的; 职业造成的: an occupational advice service 职业谘询服务. occupational di`sease disease connected with a particular job 职业病: Skin disorders are common occupational diseases among factory workers. 皮肤病是工人中常见的职业病. occupational `hazard risk or danger connected with a particular job 职业性危害: Explosions, though infrequent, are an occupational hazard for coal-miners. 矿井爆炸虽然不常发生, 但却是煤矿工人职业中的危险. occupational `therapy way of treating people with certain physical or mental illnesses by giving them creative or productive work to do 职业疗法（给患者创造性或生产性工作以治疗其身心某些疾病的方法）. occupational `therapist specialist in this 职业疗法专家.
occupier
/ 5CkjUpaIE(r); `BkjE9paIL/ n person who has (esp temporary) possession of land or a building; occupant （土地或建筑物的, 尤指临时的）占有者, 占用者, 居住人: The letter was addressed to the occupier of the house. 这封信是寄给房子的居住人的.
occupy
/ 5CkjUpaI; `BkjE9paI/ v (pt, pp -pied)  1 [Tn] live in or have possession of (a house, land, etc) 占用, 占有（房屋、 土地等）: They occupy the house next door. 他们住在隔壁. * The family have occupied the farm for many years. 这一家在农场已居住多年.  2 [Tn] take possession of and establish troops in (a country, position, etc) （军事）占领（国家、 阵地等）: The army occupied the enemy's capital. 军队占领了敌国首都.  3 [Tn] take up or fill (time, space, sb's mind, etc) 占据, 充满（时间、 空间、 某人的头脑等）: The speeches occupied three hours. 发言共占去三小时. * A bed occupied the corner of the room. 一张床占去了房间的一角. * Her time is fully occupied with her three children. 她的时间全部用在她的三个孩子身上了. * Many problems occupied his mind. 他脑子里装著许多问题.  4 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ oneself (in doing sth/with sth) fill one's time or keep oneself busy (doing sth/ with sth) 忙著（做某事物）; 忙（於某事物）: How does he occupy himself now he's retired? 他既已退休, 那如何打发日子呢? * The child occupied himself in playing his flute. 那孩子只顾著吹笛子.  5 [Tn] hold or fill (an official position) 担任（某职）; 居（某地位）: My sister occupies an important position in the Department of the Environment. 我姐姐在环境部担任要职.  6 [Tn] place oneself in (a building, etc) as a political or other demonstration （作政治等方面示威）占领, 占据（某建筑物等）: The terrorists have occupied the Embassy. 恐怖分子占领了大使馆. * The striking office workers have occupied the whole building. 罢工的办公室人员占据了整座建筑物.
occupied 
adj [pred 作表语]  1 in use; filled 在使用中; 已占用; 不空闲: This table is already occupied. 这桌位已经有主儿了. =>Usage at empty1 用法见empty1.  2 ~ (in doing sth/with sth) involved or busy 无暇; 忙碌: She's occupied at the moment; she cannot speak to you. 她这会儿很忙, 无法和你谈话. * He's fully occupied in looking after/with three small children. 他忙於照料三个小孩儿.
occur
/ E5k\:(r); E`k[/ v (-rr-)  1 (a) [I] come into being as an event or a process; happen 发生: When did the accident occur? 事故是什麽时候发生的? * Death occurred about midnight, the doctor says. 医生说大约是在半夜死的. (b) [I, Ipr] (fml 文) exist; be found 存在; 被发现: Misprints occur on every page. 每页都有印刷错误. * The disease occurs most frequently in rural areas. 那疾病多见於农村地区. =>Usage at happen 用法见happen.  2 [Ipr] ~ to sb come into (a person's mind) 想到; 想起: An idea has occurred to me. 我有主意了. * Did it ever occur to you that...? ie Did you ever think that...? 你可曾想到...? * It never occurred to her to ask anyone. 她从未想到问问他人.
occurrence
/ E5kQrEns; E`kQrEns/ n  1 [C] event; incident; happening 事件; 事情; 发生的事: Robbery is now an everyday occurrence. 抢劫的事现在每天都有. * an unfortunate occurrence 不幸事件.  2 [U] (fml 文) fact, frequency, etc of sth happening 事情发生的事实或频繁: He's studying the occurrence of accidents on this piece of road, ie how often, etc they take place. 他在研究这段路上发生事故的情形.  3 (idm 习语) be of frequent, rare, common, etc oc`currence (fml 文) happen or take place frequently, rarely, etc 经常、 很少...发生: Riots are of frequent occurrence in this province. 这省经常发生骚乱.
occurrence
NOTE ON USAGE 用法: Compare event, occurrenceand incident. 试比较event、 occurrence、 incident三词. Occurrence is the most neutral and does not indicate a particular type of happening *occurrence为中性词, 并不特指某类型的事: Divorce has become an everyday occurrence. 离婚已成为每天都有的事了. An event is often a happening of importance *event常指重大事件: Their wedding will be quite an event, ie a large number of people will attend. 他们的婚礼将是件大事（即将有许多人参加）. * The events of 1968 changed Western society. 1968年的事件改变了西方社会. An incident is usually of less importance, often occurring in a narrative *incident通常指不太重要的事情, 经常出现於叙述中: You don't have to write down every little incident in your life. 你不必把生活中每一件事都记录下来. It can also refer to a conflict or disagreement, often involving violence 这个词还可指冲突或不和, 常涉及暴力行动: The kidnapping caused an international incident. 这一绑架事件引起了国际纠纷.
ocean
/ 5EUFn; `oFEn/ n  1 [U] mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface 洋; 海洋; 大海: [attrib 作定语] an ocean voyage 海洋航行 * the ocean waves 海浪.  2 Ocean [C] one of the main areas into which this is divided （地球上划分出的）洋: the Atlantic/Pacific/Indian/Arctic/Antarctic Ocean 大西洋[太平洋/印度洋/北冰洋/南冰洋].  3 (idm 习语) a drop in the bucket/ocean => drop1. oceans of sth (infml 口) very many or much; lots of sth 很多; 大量: oceans of food and drink 大量的食物和饮料 * Don't worry  we've got oceans of time. 别担心--我们有的是时间.
oceanic
/ 9EUFI5AnIk; 9oFI`AnIk/ adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] (fml 文) of, like or found in the ocean （似）海洋的; 见於海洋的: an oceanic survey 海洋调查 * oceanic plant life 海洋植物.
oceanography
/ 9EUFE5nCgrEfI; 9oFE`nB^rEfI/ n [U] scientific study of the oceans 海洋学. oceanographer n specialist in this 海洋学家.
ocean-going 
adj (of ships) made for crossing the sea, not for coastal or river journeys （指船）远洋的, 越洋的.
ocean lane 
one of the routes regularly used by ships 远洋航线; 远洋航路: The ocean lanes are always busy. 远洋航路总是很繁忙.
ocelot
/ 5EUsIlCt; ?@ 5CsElEt; `BsE9lEt/ n type of Central and S American wild cat, similar to a leopard 小豹猫（产於中南美）.
ochre (US also ocher)
/ 5EUkE(r); `okL/ n [U]  1 (any of various types of) light yellow or red earth used for making colourings, eg in paints 赭石（用作颜料）.  2 light yellowish-brown colour 赭色; 暗棕色; 土黄色; 红褐色: He painted the walls ochre. 他把墙壁涂成赭色了.
Oct
abbr 缩写 = October: 6 Oct 1931  1931年10月6日.
oct 
abbr 缩写 = octavo.
oct(o)-
comb form 构词成分 having or made up of eight of sth （有）八（个）: octagon * octogenarian * octopus.
octagon
/ 5CktEgEn; ?@ -gCn; `BktE9^Bn/ n (geometry 几) flat figure with eight sides and eight angles 八边形; 八角形.
octagonal
/ Ck5tAgEnl; Bk`tA^Enl/ adj having eight sides 八边形的; 八角形的: an octagonal coin, table, building 八角形硬币、 桌子、 建筑物 * The room is octagonal. 这个房间是八角形的.
octane
/ 5CkteIn; `Bkten/ n hydrocarbon compound present in petrol and used as a measure of its quality and efficiency 辛烷.
octane number (also `octane rating) 
measure of the efficiency and quality of a petrol in comparison with those of a fuel taken as standard (the highest number indicating the highest quality) 辛烷值.
octave
/ 5CktIv; `BktIv/ n  1 (music 音) (a) note that is six whole tones above or below a given note 第八音. (b) space between two such notes 八度: These notes are an octave apart. 这些音相距八度. (c) note and its octave played together 八度和音: The child's hands are too small to stretch to an octave on the piano. 这孩子的手太小, 按不到钢琴上八度和音的键. (d) note and its octave with the six notes in between 八度音程（包括两个八度音之间的六个音）. Cf 参看 scale2 6.  2 (also octet) (in poetry) first eight lines of a sonnet; verse of eight lines （诗）十四行诗的前八行, 八行诗.
octavo
/ Ck5teIvEU; Bk`tevo/ n (pl ~s) (abbrs 缩写 oct) (size of a) book or page produced by folding a piece of paper of standard size three times to give eight sheets 八开; 八开的纸; 八开本的书.
octet (also octette)
/ Ck5tet; Bk`tZt/ n  1 (piece of music for) eight singers or players 八重唱; 八重奏; 八重演唱或演奏者: an octet by a modern composer 现代作曲家创作的八重奏乐曲 * a jazz octet 爵士乐八重奏.  2 = octave 2.
October
/ Ck5tEUbE(r); Bk`tobL/ n [U, C] (abbr 缩写 Oct) the tenth month of the year, next after September 十月. For the uses of October see the examples at April. 关於October 的用法见April词条中的示例.
octogenarian
/ 9CktEdVI5neErIEn; 9BktEdVE`nZrIEn/ n person between 80 and 89 years of age 八旬老人（80至89岁之间）: She is very active for an octogenarian. 她已经是八旬老人了, 还很精神.
octopus
/ 5CktEpEs; `BktEpEs/ n (pl ~es) sea-animal with a soft body and eight long arms with suckers on them 章鱼: Have you ever tasted octopus? 你吃过章鱼吗? Cf 参看 squid.
ocular
/ 5CkjUlE(r); `BkjElL/ adj [esp attrib 尤作定语] (fml 文)  1 of, for, by, the eyes 眼睛的; 适於眼睛的; 用眼睛的: ocular defects 视力缺陷.  2 that can be seen; visual 可见的; 视觉的: ocular proof/demonstration 可见到的证实.
oculist
/ 5CkjUlIst; `BkjElIst/ n specialist in treating diseases and defects of the eye 眼科医生.
odd
/ Cd; Bd/ adj (-er, -est)  1 strange; unusual; peculiar 奇怪的; 不寻常的; 古怪的: What an odd man! 多古怪的男人哪! * How odd! 多奇怪呀! * She wears rather odd clothes. 她穿的衣服很怪. * She gets odder as she grows older. 她越老越古怪.  2 (no comparative or superlative 无比较级或最高级) (of numbers) that cannot be divided by two; not even （指数目）奇数的: 1, 3, 5 and 7 are odd numbers. 1、 3、 5、 7是奇数.  3 [usu attrib 通常作定语] (no comparative or superlative 无比较级或最高级) (a) of one of a pair, set, series, etc when the other(s) is/are missing 单的（指一双、 一套、 一组...中的单个）: an odd shoe/sock/glove 单只的鞋[袜子/手套] * two odd volumes of an encyclopedia 百科全书中的两个单本 * You're wearing odd socks, ie two that do not form a pair. 你穿的两只袜子不是一双. (b) left over; extra; surplus 剩余的; 多余的; 多出的: She made a cushion out of odd bits of material. 她用碎布头做了个靠垫.  4 (no comparative or superlative; usu placed directly after a number 无比较级或最高级, 通常直接置於数字之後) a little more than 稍多於: five hundred odd, ie slightly more than 500 五百多 * thirty-odd (ie between 30 and 40) years later 三十多年後 * twelve pounds odd, ie 12 and some pence extra 十二英镑多.  5 [attrib 作定语] (no comparative or superlative 无比较级或最高级) not regular or fixed; occasional 不规则的; 非固定的; 临时的: weed the garden at odd times/moments, ie at various irregular moments 用零星时间给花园除草 * I take the odd bit of exercise, but nothing regular. 我偶尔稍微锻炼一下, 但无规律. * The landscape was bare except for the odd cactus. 那片地上除了偶见的仙人掌以外, 什麽都没有. * Do you have an odd minute (ie a little spare time) to help me with this? 你有空儿帮我做这件事吗?  6 (idm 习语) an odd/a queer fish => fish1. the/an odd man/one `out (a) person or thing left over when the others have been put into pairs or groups 配对或分组时多出的人或物: There's always an odd one out when I sort out my socks. 我给袜子配对时, 总是有单只的剩下. * That boy is always the odd man out when the children are divided into teams. 孩子分组时, 那男孩总是单个儿. (b) person or thing that is different from the others 与众不同的人或物: Banana, grape, apple, daisy  which of these is the odd one out? 香蕉、 葡萄、 苹果、 雏菊--这几样东西哪一样与众不同? (c) (infml 口) person who cannot fit easily into the society, community, etc of which he is a member 与集体不融洽的人; 不合群者: At school she always felt the odd one out. 她上学时总觉得和大家格格不入. * His formal clothes made him the odd one out in the club. 他衣冠楚楚, 在俱乐部中如鹤立鸡群.
oddly 
adv in a strange or peculiar manner 奇怪地; 古怪地: behave oddly 行为怪异 * be oddly dressed 衣著奇特 * She looked at him very oddly. 她怪模怪样地看著他. * Oddly enough, we were just talking about the same thing. 说也奇怪, 我们刚谈的正是这件事.
oddness 
n [U] quality of being odd(1); strangeness 奇怪; 古怪; 怪异; 与众不同: the oddness of her appearance 她的怪模怪样 * His oddness frightened her. 他那古怪的样子把她吓了一跳.
oddball 
n (infml 口) strange or eccentric person 古怪的人: The new boss is a bit of an oddball. 新老板有点古怪.
odd jobs 
small jobs of various types, usu done for other people 零工; 零活儿: He did odd jobs around the house during his holiday. 假日中他在家做些零活儿. * The man does odd jobs in my father's garden. 那人在我父亲的花园里打零工. 
odd job man
/ mn; mAn/ person paid to do such jobs 打短工者; 做散工者.
odd-looking 
adj of strange or unusual appearance 外观奇特的; 样子异常的: an odd-looking house 样子奇特的房子 * She's rather odd-looking. 她的样子很怪.
oddity
/ 5CdItI; `BdEtI/ n  1 [U] (also oddness) quality of being odd(1); strangeness 奇特; 古怪; 奇怪: I was puzzled by the oddity of her behaviour. 她行为古怪我感到莫名其妙.  2 [C] unusual act, event, person or thing 异常的行为、 事情、 人或东西: a grammatical oddity 语法上的怪异 * He's something of an oddity in the neighbourhood, ie unusual in some ways. 左邻右舍的人觉得他有些古怪.
oddment
/ 5CdmEnt; `BdmEnt/ n (usu pl通常作复数) piece left over or remaining; remnant 剩余物; 零头: a chair sold as an oddment at the end of the sale 减价销售最後, 作为剩余货物售出的椅子 * a patchwork quilt made out of oddments 用布头拼成的被. Cf 参看 odds and ends (odds).
odd
/ Cd; Bd/ adj (-er, -est)  1 strange; unusual; peculiar 奇怪的; 不寻常的; 古怪的: What an odd man! 多古怪的男人哪! * How odd! 多奇怪呀! * She wears rather odd clothes. 她穿的衣服很怪. * She gets odder as she grows older. 她越老越古怪.  2 (no comparative or superlative 无比较级或最高级) (of numbers) that cannot be divided by two; not even （指数目）奇数的: 1, 3, 5 and 7 are odd numbers. 1、 3、 5、 7是奇数.  3 [usu attrib 通常作定语] (no comparative or superlative 无比较级或最高级) (a) of one of a pair, set, series, etc when the other(s) is/are missing 单的（指一双、 一套、 一组...中的单个）: an odd shoe/sock/glove 单只的鞋[袜子/手套] * two odd volumes of an encyclopedia 百科全书中的两个单本 * You're wearing odd socks, ie two that do not form a pair. 你穿的两只袜子不是一双. (b) left over; extra; surplus 剩余的; 多余的; 多出的: She made a cushion out of odd bits of material. 她用碎布头做了个靠垫.  4 (no comparative or superlative; usu placed directly after a number 无比较级或最高级, 通常直接置於数字之後) a little more than 稍多於: five hundred odd, ie slightly more than 500 五百多 * thirty-odd (ie between 30 and 40) years later 三十多年後 * twelve pounds odd, ie 12 and some pence extra 十二英镑多.  5 [attrib 作定语] (no comparative or superlative 无比较级或最高级) not regular or fixed; occasional 不规则的; 非固定的; 临时的: weed the garden at odd times/moments, ie at various irregular moments 用零星时间给花园除草 * I take the odd bit of exercise, but nothing regular. 我偶尔稍微锻炼一下, 但无规律. * The landscape was bare except for the odd cactus. 那片地上除了偶见的仙人掌以外, 什麽都没有. * Do you have an odd minute (ie a little spare time) to help me with this? 你有空儿帮我做这件事吗?  6 (idm 习语) an odd/a queer fish => fish1. the/an odd man/one `out (a) person or thing left over when the others have been put into pairs or groups 配对或分组时多出的人或物: There's always an odd one out when I sort out my socks. 我给袜子配对时, 总是有单只的剩下. * That boy is always the odd man out when the children are divided into teams. 孩子分组时, 那男孩总是单个儿. (b) person or thing that is different from the others 与众不同的人或物: Banana, grape, apple, daisy  which of these is the odd one out? 香蕉、 葡萄、 苹果、 雏菊--这几样东西哪一样与众不同? (c) (infml 口) person who cannot fit easily into the society, community, etc of which he is a member 与集体不融洽的人; 不合群者: At school she always felt the odd one out. 她上学时总觉得和大家格格不入. * His formal clothes made him the odd one out in the club. 他衣冠楚楚, 在俱乐部中如鹤立鸡群.
oddly 
adv in a strange or peculiar manner 奇怪地; 古怪地: behave oddly 行为怪异 * be oddly dressed 衣著奇特 * She looked at him very oddly. 她怪模怪样地看著他. * Oddly enough, we were just talking about the same thing. 说也奇怪, 我们刚谈的正是这件事.
oddness 
n [U] quality of being odd(1); strangeness 奇怪; 古怪; 怪异; 与众不同: the oddness of her appearance 她的怪模怪样 * His oddness frightened her. 他那古怪的样子把她吓了一跳.
oddball 
n (infml 口) strange or eccentric person 古怪的人: The new boss is a bit of an oddball. 新老板有点古怪.
odd-looking 
adj of strange or unusual appearance 外观奇特的; 样子异常的: an odd-looking house 样子奇特的房子 * She's rather odd-looking. 她的样子很怪.
odds
/ Cdz; Bdz/ n [pl]  1 probability or chance (that a certain thing will or will not happen) 可能性; 机会: The odds are in your favour (ie You are likely to succeed) because you have more experience. 你经验丰富, 成功的机会居多. * The odds are against him, ie He's unlikely to succeed. 他可能失败. * The odds are that (ie It is probable that) she'll win. 可能她赢.  2 difference in strength, numbers, etc (in favour of one person, team, etc); inequalities 差异, 不平等（力量、 数目等有利於某一方）: a victory against overwhelming odds 以弱胜强 * They were fighting against heavy odds, ie a much stronger enemy. 他们在抗击强敌.  3 (in betting) difference in amount between the money bet on a horse, etc and the money that will be paid if it is successful （赌博的）投注赔率: The horse was running at odds of ten to one. 那匹马参赛赔率是十比一. * The odds are five to one on that horse. 那匹马的赔率是五比一. * I bet three pounds on a horse running at twenty to one and won sixty pounds! 我用三镑压在赔率为二十比一的马上, 结果赢了六十镑!  4 (idm 习语) against (all) the `odds despite strong opposition or disadvantages 尽管极为不利或遭强烈反对: Against all the odds she achieved her dream of becoming a ballerina. 她冲破重重困难, 实现了当芭蕾舞演员的梦想. be at odds (with sb) (over/on sth) be disagreeing or quarrelling (with sb) (about sth) （与某人）（在某事上）不和, 争吵: They're constantly at odds with each other. 他们常互相争吵. * He's always at odds with his father over politics. 在政治上他总和父亲意见不一. even chances/odds/money => even1. give/receive `odds (sport 体) give/receive an advantage at the beginning of a game (eg golf) to make it more difficult for the stronger player to win （比赛开始时强弱双方之间）让步[接受让步]. have the cards/odds stacked against one => stack v. it makes no `odds it will not affect matters; it is of no consequence 无关紧要; 没关系: It makes no odds to me whether you go or stay. 你是去是留与我无关. lay (sb) odds (of) offer (sb) odds(3) (of) 向（某人）以（某赔率）打赌: I'll lay odds of three to one that he gets the job. 我以三比一的赔率打赌, 他能得到那份工作. ,odds and `ends; (Brit infml 口) ,odds and `sods small articles; bits and pieces of various sorts, usu without much value 零星杂物; 琐碎物品: He's moved most of his stuff; there are just a few odds and ends left. 他把大部分东西都搬走了, 只留下一些零星杂物. Cf 参看 oddment. over the `odds (Brit infml 口) more than is expected, necessary, etc 比预期的或必要的为多: The firm pays over the odds for working in unpopular areas. 在条件差的地区工作, 公司多给酬金. * We offered over the odds for the house to make sure we got it. 我们为有把握得到那所房子就多出了价. what's the `odds? (infml 口) what does it matter?; it's not important 那有什麽关系?; 那无所谓: He's left her? What's the odds? He was never at home anyhow. 他离开她了? 那算得了什麽? 他反正从来都不在家里.
odds-on 
adj better than even (chance); likely (to win) （可能性）较大的; 很可能（获胜）的: It's odds-on that he'll be late. 他多半得迟到. * That horse is the ,odds-on `favourite. 那匹马很有希望获胜.
ode
/ EUd; od/ n (usu long) poem expressing noble feeling, often written to a person or thing, or celebrating some special event （通常为长篇的）颂诗: Keats's `Ode to Autumn' 济慈的《秋颂》.
odious
/ 5EUdIEs; `odIEs/ adj (fml 文)  1 disgusting; hateful 可憎的; 可恨的: What an odious man! 多可恨的男子! * I find his flattery odious. 我觉得他的谀词十分讨厌.  2 (idm 习语) comparisons are odious => comparison. 
odiousness 
n [U].
odium
/ 5EUdIEm; `odIEm/ n [U] (fml 文) general or widespread hatred or disgust felt towards a person or his actions 憎恨; 厌恶: behaviour that exposed him to odium 他那招人憎恶的行为 * He incurred the odium of everyone by sacking the old caretaker. 他因解雇老管理员而激起公愤.
odometer
/ C5dCmItE(r), EU5-; o`dBmEtL/ n (US) = milometer.
odorous
/ 5EUdErEs; `odErEs/ adj (dated fml 旧, 文) having a (pleasant or unpleasant) smell 有（香的或臭的）气味的.
odour (US odor)
/ 5EUdE(r); `odL/ n (fml 文)  1 [C] (pleasant or unpleasant) smell （香的或臭的）气味: the delicious odour of freshly-made coffee 新煮的咖啡的香味 * the unpleasant odour of over-ripe cheese 乾酪过熟的臭味 * emit, give off a pungent odour 发出辛辣的气味 * (fig 比喻) An odour of corruption hangs about him. 他浑身散发著腐化堕落的气味.  2 (idm 习语) be in good/bad `odour (with sb) be well/badly thought of (by sb); have a good/bad reputation (with sb) 受[不受]（某人）欢迎; 声誉好[坏]: I'm in rather bad odour with my boss at the moment. 现在老板对我很反感.
odourless 
adj without a smell 无气味的: an odourless liquid 无气味的液体 * Our new product will keep your bathroom clean and odourless. 我厂新产品能保持您的浴室洁净无味.
odyssey
/ 5CdIsI; `BdEsI/ n long adventurous journey 长途的冒险行程: (fig 比喻) a spiritual odyssey 精神上的长征.
OECD
/ 9EU i: si: 5di:; 9o i si `di/ abbr 缩写 = Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development 经济合作与发展组织.
oecumenical
= ecumenical.
Oedipus complex
/ 5i:dIpEs kCmpleks; ?@ 5ed-;`ZdEpEs `kBmplZks/ (psychology 心) unconscious sexual desire of a child for the parent of the opposite sex (esp of a boy for his mother), and jealousy of the other parent 俄狄浦斯情结（儿童对异性生身亲长的性欲望, 对同性生身亲长的忌妒）; （女）恋父情结; （尤指）（子）恋母情结.
oesophagus (also esp US esophagus)
/ I5sCfEgEs; I`sBfE^Es/ n (pl ~es or -gi / dVaI; 9dVaI/) (medical 医) tube through which food, etc passes from the mouth to the stomach; gullet 食道; 食管: cancer of the oesophagus 食道癌. =>illus at digestive, throat 见digestive、 throat插图.
oestrogen
/ 5i:strEdVEn; `ZstrEdVEn/ (also esp US estrogen / 5es-; `Zs-/) n [U, C] any of a group of female sex hormones, produced by the ovaries, which develop and maintain the characteristic features of the female body, eg large breasts, and prepare the body for pregnancy 雌激素: an oestrogen deficiency 雌激素缺乏. Cf 参看 progesterone.
C of E
/ 9si: Ev 5i:; 9si Ev `i/ abbr 缩写 = Church of England: Are you C of E? 你是英国国教徒吗? Cf 参看 CE.
of
/ Ev; Ev strong form 强读式 Cv; Bv/ prep  1 belonging to (sb/sth) 属於（某人[某事物]）. (a) (followed by a possess pron or by a n, usu with 's 後接物主代词或名词, 通常带's): a friend of mine 我的朋友 * an acquaintance of my wife's 我妻子认识的人 * that house of yours in the country 你在乡下的那所房子. (b) (followed by a n referring to an inanimate object 後接表示无生命物体的名词): the handle of the umbrella 伞的把 * the lid of the box 箱子的盖. (c) (after a n referring to sb's rights or duties 用於表示某人的权利或责任的名词之後): the role of the teacher 教师的职责 * the rights of man 人的权利 * the privileges of the elite 上层人物的特权 * the responsibilities of a nurse 护士的责任.  2 originating from (a background) or living in (a place) 出身於（某背景）; 居住於（某地）: a woman of royal descent 出身皇族的女子 * a man of humble origin 出身卑贱的男子 * the miners of Wales 威尔士的矿工 * the inhabitants of the area 该地区的居民.  3 created by (esp referring to sb's works as a whole) 由（某人）创作的（尤指其全部作品）: the works of Shakespeare 莎士比亚的著作 (Cf 参看 Shakespeare's comedies) * the paintings of Picasso 毕加索的画 * the poems of John Lennon 约翰·伦农的诗.  4 (a) concerning or depicting (sb/sth) 关於, 描绘（某人[某事物]）: stories of crime and adventure 犯罪与冒险的故事 * a photograph of my dog 我的狗的照片 * a picture of the Queen 女王的像 * a map of Ireland 爱尔兰的地图. (b) about (sb/sth) 关於（某人[某事物]）: I've never heard of such places. 我从未听说过这些地方. * He told us of his travels. 他给我们讲了他的旅行见闻.  5 (indicating the material used to make sth 表示制作某物的材料): a dress of silk 丝的连衣裙 * shirts made of cotton 棉布制的衬衫 * a house (built) of stone 石（筑的）房子. Cf 参看 from 8.  6 (used to show a special grammatical relationship 用以表示某种语法关系) (a) (introducing the object of the action expressed by the preceding n 引入前一名词所示行为的客体): a lover of (ie sb who loves) classical music 爱好古典音乐的人 * fear of the dark 怕黑 * any hope of being elected 当选的希望 * the forging of a banknote 伪造钞票. (b) (introducingthe subject of the action expressed by the preceding n 引入前一名词所示行为的主体): the support of the voters, ie the voters supporting sb 选民的支持 * the feelings of a rape victim towards her attacker 遭强奸的受害人对暴徒的愤怒 * the love of a mother for her child 母亲对其孩子的爱 * the beliefs of religious groups 宗教团体的信仰.  7 (a) (indicating what is measured, counted or contained 表示数量或内容): a pint of milk 一品脱奶 * 2 kilos of potatoes 2公斤土豆 * a sheet of paper 一张纸 * a loaf of bread 一个面包 * a box of matches 一盒火柴 * a bottle of lemonade 一瓶汽水 * a bag of groceries 一袋食品杂货. (b) (showing the relationship between part and the whole of sth 表示某物的部分和整体的关系): a member of the football team 足球队一队员 * for six months of the year 全年的六个月. (c) (used after some, many, a few, etc and between a numeral or superlative adj and a pron or det 用於some、 many、 a few等之後以及数词或最高级形容词与代词或限定词之间): some of his friends 他的一些朋友 * a few of my records 我的几张唱片 * not much of the food 不多的食物 * six of them 他们中的六个人 * five of the team 球队中的五个人 * the last of the girls 这些姑娘中的最後一人 * the most expensive of the presents 那些礼物中的最贵重者 * the richest of all her friends 她的朋友中最有钱的.  8 (a) (used in expressions showing distance in space or time 用於表示时空距离的词组中): a village 5 miles north of Leeds 利兹以北5英里的一个村庄 * within 100 yards of the station 该站100码以内 * Within a year of their divorce he had remarried. 他离婚不到一年就又结婚了. * (US) a quarter of eleven, ie 10.45 am or pm 差一刻十一点. (b) (used in dates 用於日期): the twenty-second of July 七月二十二日 * the first of May 五月一日.  9 so that sb no longer has or suffers from (sth) 因而某人不再有（某事物）: rob sb of sth 抢某人的某物 * deprived of his mother's protection 被剥夺了母亲对他的保护 * relieved of responsibility 解除了责任 * cure sb of drug-addiction 医好某人的毒瘾.  10 (indicating a cause 表示原因): die of pneumonia 死於肺炎 * ashamed of one's behaviour 对自己的行为感到羞耻 * proud of being captain 因当队长而骄傲.  11 (introducing a phrase in apposition 引入同位语): the city of Dublin 都柏林市 * the issue of housing 住房问题 * on the subject of education 论教育 * at the age of 16 在16岁那年.  12 (introducing a phrase that describes a preceding n 引入名词的後置修饰语): a coat of many colours 一件彩色大衣 (Cf 参看 a multi-coloured coat) * a girl of ten 10岁的女孩儿 (Cf 参看 a ten-year-old girl) * a woman of genius 有天才的女子 * a child of strange appearance 外貌奇特的孩子 * an item of value 一件值钱的物品 * products of foreign origin 外国的产品.  13 (used between ns, the first describing the second 用於两名词之间, 前者修饰後者): He's got the devil of a temper. 他脾气极坏. * Where's that fool of a receptionist? 那个笨蛋接待员在什麽地方? * He's a fine figure of a man. 他是个体型好看的男子.  14 in relation to (sth); concerning (sth) 涉及, 有关（某事物）: the result of the debate 辩论的结果 * the time of departure 起程的时刻 * the topic of conversation 谈话的题目 * a dictionary of English 英语词典 * the Professor of Mathematics 数学教授 * his chance of winning 他赢的机会 * sure of one's facts 确信自己的论据.  15 chosen from (others of a kind); contrasted with 从（同类中）择出; 与...成对照: I'm surprised that you of all people think that. 我奇怪, 在所有人当中只有你想著那件事. * A flat tyre today of all days  what bad luck! 偏偏今天车胎瘪了--真倒霉!  16 (used to show who is being described by It is/was + adj 用在it is/was +形容词的句型里, 表示描述的对象): It was kind of you to offer. 谢谢你的好意. * It's wrong of your boss to suggest it. 你们老板那样提是不对的.  17 (dated 旧) frequently happening at (a specified time) 经常在（某时刻）发生: They used to visit me of a Sunday, ie on Sundays. 从前他们每星期日都来看我. * Often, of an evening (ie in the evening), we'd hear the sirens. 我们常常在傍晚听到警报声.
out of
/ 5aUt Ev; `aJtEv/ prep  1 (situated) at a distance from (a place seen as an enclosed area or volume); not in （位於）离（某处）一段距离; 不在内; 在外: Mr Green is out of town this week. 格林先生本星期不在伦敦. * Fish can survive for only a short time out of water. 鱼离开水後活得时间很短. Cf 参看 in2 1.  2 (moving) away from (a place seen as an enclosed area or volume) 离开（某处）; 从里面; 出来: jump out of bed 跳下床 * go out of the shop 走出商店 * fly out of the cage 飞出笼子.  3 (indicating motive or cause 表示动机或原因): do sth out of mischief, spite, malice, etc 出於恶作剧、 怨恨、 恶意等而做某事 * help sb out of pity, kindness, generosity, etc 出於怜悯、 好意、 慷慨等帮助某人 * ask out of curiosity 因好奇而问.  4 from among (a number) 从（若干）中: Choose one out of the six. 从六个里挑一个. * To give you only one example out of several.... 从几个例子中仅给你举出一例....  5 by using (sth); from 用, 以（某事物）: The hut was made out of pieces of wood. 这小屋是用木板建造的. * She made a skirt out of the material I gave her. 她用我给她的料子做了一条裙子. Cf 参看 from 8, of 5.  6 lacking (sth); without 缺乏（某物）; 无: I'm beginning to feel out of patience. 我觉得有些不耐烦了. * He's been out of work for six months. 他已失业六个月了. * be out of (ie have no) flour, sugar, tea, etc 没有面粉、 糖、 茶叶等.  7 not in the condition specified by the following n 不处於out of後之名词所示的情况: These books are out of order. 这些书都乱了. * He's still in hospital but out of danger. 他仍在住院, 但已脱离了危险. (See n entries for similar examples. 类似示例见有关名词词条. )  8 having (sth) as its origin or source; from 以（某事物）为起源或来源; 从: a scene out of a play by Pinter 品特的剧作中的一场 * copy a recipe out of a book 从书上抄下一份菜谱 * drink beer out of the can 持罐装啤酒对嘴儿喝 * pay for a new car out of one's savings 拿储蓄的钱买新汽车.  9 (indicating the loss of sth, esp as a result of dishonesty 表示失去某事物, 尤指被骗): cheat sb out of his money 骗走某人的钱 (See v entries for similar examples. 类似示例见有关动词词条. )  10 at a specified distance from (sth) 在离（某地）某距离处: The ship sank 10 miles out of Stockholm. 船在离斯德哥尔摩10英里处沉没了.  11 not concerned with (sth); not involved in 与（某事物）无关; 不牵连在内: It's a dishonest scheme and I'm glad to be out of it. 那是个骗局, 我幸而置身事外. * Brown is out of the England team. 布朗与英格兰球队无关.  12 (idm 习语) `out of it (infml 口) sad because excluded from a group of people or a community 因被排斥在某集体之外而难过: We've only just moved here so we still feel a bit out of it. 我们刚刚搬到这里, 和别人不熟感到仍有些冷清. * She looks rather out of it -- perhaps she doesn't speak English. 她看上去像是局外人--大概是她不会说英语的缘故吧.
off
/ Cf; ?@ R:f; Rf/ adj  1 [attrib 作定语] = off-side2.  2 [pred 作表语] ~ (with sb) (esp after rather, very, slightly, etc 尤用於rather、 very、 slightly等之後); (infml 口) impolite or unfriendly (towards sb) （对某人）不礼貌, 不友好: She sounded rather off on the phone. 她在电话中说话不太客气. * He was a bit off with me this morning. 他今天早晨对我有些冷淡.  3 [pred 作表语] (of food) no longer fresh （指食物）不新鲜: This fish has gone/is off, ie can no longer be eaten. 这条鱼已经不新鲜了. * The milk smells/tastes decidedly off. 牛奶闻起来[尝起来]完全变味了.
off chance 
slight possibility 微小的可能性: There is still an off chance that the weather will improve. 天气转好尚有一线希望. * He came on the off chance of finding me at home. 他来找我时是想到我或许有可能正在家中.
off
/ Cf; ?@ R:f; Rf/ adv part (For special uses with many vs, eg go off, turn sth off, clear off, see the v entries. 可与许多动词连用, 如go off、 turn sth off、 clear off, 其释义见各动词词条. )  1 (a) at or to a point distant in space; away 距, 离, 到（远至某处）; 离开: The town is still five miles off. 那小城尚在五英里以外. * We are some way off, eg our destination. 我们有一段距离（如距目的地）. * He ran off with the money. 他携款潜逃了. * Be off/Off with you! ie Go away! 走开[滚开]! (b) at a point distant in time; away 距, 离, 到（远至某时）; 离开: The holidays are not so far off. 假期已经不那麽远了.  2 (indicating removal or separation, esp from the human body 表示除掉或分离（尤指离开身体）): He's had his beard shaved off. 他把胡子剃掉了. * What beautiful curls -- why do you want to have them (cut) off? 你那鬈发多漂亮啊--为什麽要剪掉呢? * take one's hat, coat, tie, etc off 摘帽、 脱大衣、 解领带 (Cf 参看 have (got) one's hat, coat, tie, etc on) * Don't leave the toothpaste with the top off. 牙膏用後别忘了盖上盖. Cf 参看 on1 3.  3 starting a journey or race 出发; 起跑: She's off to London tomorrow. 她明天出发上伦敦. * I must be off soon. 我很快就得走了. * We're off/Off we go! 我们出发喽! * They're off, ie The race has begun. 他们已经起跑了.  4 (infml 口) (of sth arranged or planned) not going to happen; cancelled （指已安排或计画的事）不发生, 取消: The wedding/engagement is off. 婚礼[婚约]取消了. * The miner's strike is off. 矿工的罢工取消了. Cf 参看 on1 8.  5 (a) disconnected at the mains; not being supplied （自供应的来源处）断开, 不供应: The water/ gas/ electricity is off. 水[煤气/电]停了. (b) (of appliances) not being used （指电器）关掉, 不用: The TV, radio, light, etc is off. 电视、 收音机、 电灯等已关掉. * Make sure the central heating is off. 集中供暖设备一定要关掉. Cf 参看 on1 4. (c) (of an item on a menu) no longer available or being served （指菜谱上某菜肴）不再供应: The steak pie is off today. 今日牛肉饼停止供应. * Soup's off -- we've only got fruit juice. 汤已售完--现只供应果汁.  6 away from work or duty 不工作; 不上班; 不值班: I think I'll take the afternoon off, ie not do my usual work, etc. 我想下午歇班. * She's off today. 她今天休息. * The manager gave the staff the day off. 经理放员工一天假. * I've got three days off next week. 下星期我有三天假.  7 reduced in price; cheaper 减价; 削价; 折扣: All shirts have 10% off. 衬衫一律九折. * Shoes are on sale with ￡5 off. 各类鞋减价5英镑出售. * buy a calendar at 50% off 以半价买一日历.  8 (in the theatre) behind or at the sides of the stage; not on the stage （剧院中）在台後或台侧, 不在台上: noises/voices off 幕後发出嘈杂声[人声].  9 (idm 习语) be off for sth (infml 口) have supplies of sth 有需要的某物: How are you off for cash? ie How much have you got? 你有多少现款? Cf 参看 well off (well3), badly off (bad1). ,off and `on/,on and `off from time to time; now and again 断断续续地; 不时: It rained on and off all day. 整天断断续续地下著雨.
off 
n [sing]  1 the off start of a race 起跑: They're ready for the off. 他们已准备好起跑.  2 the off (in cricket) that half of the field towards which a batsman is facing when waiting to receive a ball （板球）击球员面对著的半边场地: play the ball to the off 击球员把球击到他面对著的半边场地 * [attrib 作定语] the off stump, ie the stump on this side 三柱门中在此场地的一柱. Cf 参看 leg.
off of 
prep (US) = off3.
off
/ Cf; ?@ R:f; Rf/ prep (For special uses with many vs, eg get off sth, take (sth) off sth, see the v entries. 可与许多动词连用, 如get off sth、 take (sth) off sth, 其释义见各动词词条. )  1 down or away from (a position on sth) 从（某物的位置）上落下或离开: fall off a ladder, tree, horse, wall 从梯子上、 树上、 马上、 墙上跌下 * The rain ran off the roof. 雨水自屋顶流下. * The ball rolled off the table. 球自桌上滚落. * Keep off the grass. 勿践踏草地. * Cut another slice off the loaf. 再切下一片面包. * Take a packet off the shelf. 从架子上取下一包. * They were only 100 metres off the summit when the accident happened. 事故发生时他们离峰顶只有100米远. * (fig 比喻) We're getting right off the subject. 我们正在偏离主题. * Scientists are still a long way off (finding) a cure. 科学家还远未找到解决办法.  2 (esp of a road or street) accessible from (sth) （尤指道路）可由（某处）进入的: a narrow lane off the main road 可由公路进入的乡间小路 * another bathroom off the main bedroom 可从大卧室进入的另一浴室.  3 at some distance from (sth) 距（某处）某距离: a big house off the high street 离大街不远的一所大房子 * an island off the coast of Cornwall 康沃尔海岸附近的一个岛 * The ship sank off Cape Horn. 轮船在合恩角外沉没了.  4 (infml 口) not wishing or needing to take (sth) 不想用, 不需要（某事物）: I was off (ie did not enjoy eating) my food for a week. 我已经有一个星期不想吃东西了. * He's finally off (ie is no longer addicted to) drugs. 他终於戒了毒了.
off(-)
/ Cf; ?@ R:f; Rf/ pref 前缀 (used widely to form ns, adjs, vs and advs 可用以构成许多名词、 形容词、 动词和副词) not on; away or at a distance from 不在...上; 离...; 距...某距离: off-print * off-stage * off-shore * off-key * off-load.
off-beat
/ 9Cf5bi:t; ?@ 9R:f-; 9Rf`bit/ adj (infml 口) unusual; unconventional 不寻常的; 非传统的: ,off-beat `humour 别饶风趣的幽默 * an off-beat TV comedy 别具一格的电视喜剧 * Her style of dress is definitely off-beat. 她的服装确实与众不同.
off-cut
/ 5CfkQt; ?@ 5R:f-; `Rf9kQt/ n piece of wood, paper, etc remaining after the main piece has been cut; remnant 下脚料: She bought some timber off-cuts to build kitchen shelves. 她买了一些木材下脚料做厨房用架子.
off-day
/ 5CfdeI; ?@ 5R:f-; `Rfde/ n (infml 口) day when one does things badly, is unlucky, clumsy, etc 不顺利、 倒霉、 不顺心...的一天: Monday is always an off-day for me. 对我来说星期一总是诸事不宜.
off-key
/ 9Cf 5ki:; ?@ 9R:f; `Rf`ki/ adj, adv out of tune 走调（的）; 不和谐（的）: sing off-key 唱走了调 * (fig 比喻) Some of his remarks were rather off-key, ie not fitting or suitable. 他的话有些是走了板儿了.
off-licence
/ 5Cf laIsns; `Rf9laIsns/ n (Brit) (a) (US `package store) shop or part of a public house where alcoholic drinks are sold to be taken away 持有准许外卖酒类执照的酒店或柜台. (b) licence for this 准许外卖酒类的执照.
off-line
/ 9Cf 5laIn; ?@ 9R:f; 9Rf`laIn/ adj (computing 计) (using equipment) that is not controlled by a central processor 脱机的; 线外的; 使用脱机设备的: an ,off-line `process 脱机处理. Cf 参看 on-line.
off-load
/ 9Cf 5lEUd; ?@ 9R:f; 9Rf`lod/ v  1 [Tn] unload (sth) 卸（某物）: off-load sacks of coal from a lorry 从卡车上卸下一袋袋的煤.  2 [Tn.pr] ~ sb/sth on/onto sb (infml 口) get rid of (sb/sth unpleasant or unwelcome) by passing him/it to sb else 转移或转嫁至他人以摆脱或推卸（某人[某事物]）: We'll be able to come if we can off-load the children onto my sister. 要是我妹妹肯替我们照管孩子, 我们就能来.
off-peak
/ 9Cf 5pi:k; ?@ 9R:f; `Rf`pik/ adj [attrib 作定语] in or used at a time that is less popular or less busy (and therefore usu cheaper) 非高峰期的, 非最繁忙时的（因而通常较便宜）: ,off-peak elec`tricity 非高峰期的电力 * ,off-peak `holiday prices 非高峰假日价格. Cf 参看peak1 4.
off-putting
/ 9Cf 5pUtIN; ?@ 9R:f; `Rf9pJtIN/ adj (infml 口 esp Brit) unpleasant; disturbing; disconcerting 令人厌恶的; 令人烦恼的; 令人尴尬的: His rough manners were rather off-putting. 他举止粗鲁很使人难堪.
off-season
/ 5Cf si:zn; ?@ 5R:f; `Rf9sizn/ n [sing] (in business and tourism) least active time of the year; period when there are few orders or visitors （指商业和旅游业）淡季: Hotel workers wait until the off-season to take their holidays. 旅馆工作人员等到淡季再休假.
off-stage
/ 9Cf 5steIdV; ?@ 9R:f; `Rf`stedV/ adj, adv not on the stage; not visible to the audience 不在舞台上（的）; 幕後（的）: an ,off-stage `scream 幕後的喊叫声 * At this point in the play, most of the actors are off-stage. 戏演至此, 多数演员都已退出舞台.
off-street
/ 5Cf stri:t; ?@ 5R:f; `Rf`strit/ adj [attrib 作定语] not on the public road 不在道路上的: off-street parking only 只准在路面以外停车.
off-white
/ 9Cf 5waIt; ?@ 9R:f 5hwaIt; `Rf`hwaIt/ n, adj not pure white, but with a very pale grey or yellow tinge 灰白色（的）; 米色（的）: paint a room off-white 把房间涂成米色 * ,off-white `paint 米色涂料.
offal
/ 5Cfl; ?@ 5R:fl; `Rfl/ n [U] internal parts of an animal (eg heart, kidneys, liver, brains, etc) used as food; once considered to be less valuable than its flesh （食用的）动物内脏, 下水: Offal is now thought to be very nutritious. 现在认为下水很有营养.
offence (US offense)
/ E5fens; E`fZns/ n  1 [C] ~ (against sth) breaking of a rule or law; illegal act; crime 犯规; 犯法; 违法行为; 罪行: commit an offence 犯过错 * an offence against society, humanity, the state, etc 违反社会、 人性、 国家等的罪行 * a capital offence, ie one punishable by death 死罪 * sexual offences 性犯罪 * be charged with a serious offence 被控犯重罪 * Because it was his first offence (ie the first crime of which he'd been found guilty), the punishment wasn't too severe. 他因属初犯而获从轻惩处.  2 [U] ~ (to sb/sth) (act or cause of) upsetting or annoying (sb); insult 使（某人）不悦, 恼怒（的行为或原因）; 冒犯: I'm sorry; I intended no offence when I said that. 对不起, 我说那事并无恶意. * I'm sure he didn't mean to cause offence (to you). 我肯定他并非有意得罪你. * The anti-British propaganda gave (ie caused) much offence. 反英宣传触犯了众怒.  3 [C] ~ (to sb/sth) (fml 文) thing that causes displeasure, annoyance or anger 使人不悦、 讨厌或生气的事物: The new shopping centre is an offence to the eye, ie unpleasant to look at. 新购物中心很不顺眼.  4 [U] (fml 文) attack 攻击: weapons of offence rather than defence 攻击型的而不是防御型的武器.  5 (idm 习语) no of`fence (to sb) (used to explain that one does/did not intend to upset or annoy sb 用以解释自己无意冒犯或触怒某人): I'm moving out  no offence to you or the people who live here, but I just don't like the atmosphere. 我要搬出去了--请你或住在这里的人不要见怪, 我只不过是不喜欢这里的空气罢了. take of`fence (at sth) feel hurt, upset or offended (by sth) 觉得受到（某事物的）伤害、 烦扰或招惹: She's quick to take offence, ie easily offended. 她动不动就生气.
offend
/ E5fend; E`fZnd/ v  1 (a) [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] cause (sb) to feel upset or angry; hurt the feelings of 触怒, 冒犯（某人）; 伤（某人）的感情: She was offended at/by his sexist remarks. 他那些性别歧视的话把她惹恼了. * She may be offended if you don't reply to her invitation. 她请你, 你要是不回个信儿就可能把她得罪了. (b) [Tn] cause displeasure or annoyance to (sb/sth) 使（某人）不快, 恼怒; 使（某物）不适: sounds that offend the ear 刺耳的声音 * an ugly building that offends the eye 一座难看的建筑物.  2 [Ipr] ~ against sb/sth (fml 文) do wrong to sb/sth; commit an offence against sb/sth 触犯、 冒犯或得罪某人; 触犯、 侵犯或违犯某事物:offend against humanity 违反人性 * His conduct offended against the rules of decent behaviour. 他的行为已经离格儿了.
offender 
n (a) person who offends, esp by breaking a law 冒犯者; 犯规者; （尤指）犯法者, 犯罪者, 犯人: an offender against society 为害社会的人. (b) person found guilty of a crime 罪犯; 有罪者: a persistent offender 惯犯. Cf 参看 first offender (first1).
offense
/ E5fens; E`fZns/ n  1 [Gp, U] (US sport 体) attacking team or section; method of attack 攻方; 进攻的方法: Their team had a poor offense. 他们队进攻不力. * They deserved to lose; their offense was badly planned. 他们也该输, 进攻全无章法. Cf 参看 defence 3.  2 [C, U] (US) = offence.
offensive
/ E5fensIv; E`fZnsIv/ adj  1 upsetting or annoying; insulting 烦扰人的; 使人恼怒的; 冒犯的; 得罪人的: offensive remarks, language, behaviour 无礼的言语、 语言、 行为 * I find your attitude most offensive. 我觉得你十分失态. Cf 参看 inoffensive.  2 disgusting; repulsive 讨厌的; 使人反感的: an offensive smell 难闻的气味 * She finds tobacco smoke offensive. 她对烟草的烟很反感.  3 (fml 文) used for, or connected with, attack; aggressive 用於进攻的; 与进攻有关的; 侵犯的: offensive weapons 进攻性武器 * an offensive style of play in rugby 橄榄球赛的进攻型风格. Cf 参看 defensive.
offensive 
n  1 aggressive action, campaign or attitude; attack 进攻的行动; 进攻; 攻势; 攻击: The new general immediately launched an offensive against the enemy. 新任命的将军立即向敌人发起攻击. * (fig 比喻) The company has launched a strong marketing offensive to try to increase sales. 公司已发动争取市场的强大攻势以期增加销售量.  2 (idm 习语) be on the offensive be making an attack; act aggressively 采取攻势; 主动出击: (fig 比喻) He's always expecting criticism of his work, so he's always on the offensive. 他料到自己的作品总归要受到批判, 所以总是以攻为守. * It's difficult to make friends with her; she's constantly on the offensive. 跟她交朋友十分困难; 她这个人口角尖酸、 咄咄逼人. go on/take the of`fensive begin to attack 开始攻击: In meetings she always takes the offensive before she can be criticized. 在会上, 她不等别人批评她而总是先发制人.
offensively 
adv: offensively loud music 喧闹已极的音乐 * offensively ugly buildings 丑陋不堪的建筑物.
offensiveness 
n [U].
offer
/ 5CfE(r); ?@ 5R:f-; `RfL/ v  1 [Tn, Tn.pr, Dn.n, Dn.pr] ~ sth (to sb) (for sth) put forward sth (to sb) to be considered and accepted or refused; present （向某人）提出某事物供考虑、 接受或拒绝; 提供: The company has offered a high salary. 公司已提出高薪相聘. * She offered a reward for the return of her lost bracelet. 她为寻回遗失的手镯提出以酬金答谢. * I've been offered a job in Japan. 日本有份工作要聘请我去做. * He offered her a cigarette. 他敬她一枝烟. * We offered him the house for ￡35000. 这所房子我们向他索价35000英镑. * He offered ￡30000 for the house. 他还价30000英镑买这所房子.  2 [I, Tn, Tt, Dn.n, Dn.pr] ~ sth (to sb) show or express the willingness or intention to do, give, etc sth 表示愿意或有意做、 给...某事物: I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. 我认为他们无须帮助, 不过我想我应有所表示. * They offered no resistance. 他们没有抵抗. * We offered to leave. 我们表示要走了. * We offered him a lift, but he didn't accept. 我们建议他搭我们的车, 但他没有接受. * The company offered the job to someone else. 公司把这工作给别人了.  3 [I] (fml 文) occur; arise 发生; 出现; 呈现: Take the first opportunity that offers, ie that there is. 有机会切勿放过.  4 [Tn] (fml 文) give opportunity for (sth); provide 为（某事物）提供机会; 给予: The job offers prospects of promotion. 这份工作有晋升的机会. * The trees offered welcome shade from the sun. 这些树凉儿十分宜人.  5 [Tn, Tn.p, Dn.n, Dn.pr] ~ sth/sb (up) (to sb) (for sth) (fml 文) present or give sth/sb, usu to God or a god and esp as a sacrifice 奉献, （通常指向上帝或其他神）祭献（某事物[某人]）（尤指作为牺牲）: She offered (up) a prayer to God for her husband's safe return. 她向上帝祷告保佑她丈夫平安回来. * A calf was offered up as a sacrifice to the goddess. 向女神祭献了一头牺牲小牛.  6 (idm 习语) `offer itself/themselves (fml 文) be present; happen 有; 出现; 发生: Ask her about it when a suitable moment offers itself. 这个问题你在适当的时候问问她吧. offer (sb) one's `hand (fml 文) hold out one's hand (in order to shake hands with sb) 伸出手（为和某人握手）: He came towards me, smiled and offered his hand. 他向我走来, 微笑著伸出手来和我握手. offer one's hand (in `marriage) (fml 文) propose marriage to a woman 向女子求婚.
offer 
n  1 [C] ~ (to sb/to do sth) statement offering to do or give sth to sb （为某人做某事物或给某人某事物的）提议, 建议: an offer of help from the community 社区提出的帮助建议 * your kind offer to help 你愿意帮忙的好意 * an offer of marriage (ie proposal) to the youngest sister 向最小的妹妹的求婚.  2 [C] ~ (for sth) amount offered 提供考虑的数量; 出价: a firm offer, ie one which was genuinely meant and not likely to be withdrawn 实盘 * I've had an offer of ￡1200 for the car. 有人向我出价1200英镑买这辆汽车. * They made an offer which I couldn't refuse. 他们出的价我十分满意.  3 (idm 习语) be open to (an) offer/offers => open1. on `offer for sale at a reduced price 削价出售: Baked beans are on offer this week at the local supermarket. 当地超级市场本周烘豆罐头大减价. or nearest offer => near1. under `offer (Brit) (of a building for sale) having a prospective buyer who has made an offer （指待售房屋）已有人出价要买: The office block is under offer. 办公大楼已有人出价购买.
offering
/ 5CfErIN; ?@ 5R:f-; `RfErIN/ n  1 [U] action of presenting sth (to be accepted or refused) 提供, 给予（以备对方接受或拒绝）: the offering of bribes 行贿 * the offering of financial assistance 提供财务帮助.  2 [C] (fml 文) thing offered, esp as a gift or contribution 提供之物; （尤指）礼物, 奉献物: a church offering 给教堂的捐献 * He gave her a box of chocolates as a peace offering, ie in the hope of restoring peace after an argument, etc. 他送她一盒巧克力以示和解之意.
offertory
/ 5CfEtrI; ?@ -tR:rI; `RfL9tRrI/ n [C] (fml 文) money collected during or at the end of a religious service （礼拜时的）献金: [attrib 作定语] Money should be put in the offertory box. 献金应放进奉献箱里.
offhand
/ 9Cf5hAnd; ?@ 9R:f-; `Rf`hAnd/ adj (of behaviour, speech, etc) too casual; abrupt （指行为、 言语等）过於随便的, 唐突的: He was rather offhand with me. 他对我未免太随便了. * I don't like his offhand manner. 我不喜欢他那粗鲁的态度.
offhand 
adv without previous thought 未假思索地; 不经考虑地: I can't say offhand how much money I earn. 我一下子说不上来我挣多少钱. * Offhand I can't quote you an exact price. 我无法立即给你报个准价.
offhanded 
adj: an ,offhanded `attitude 过於随便的态度. 
off-handedly 
adv.
office
/ 5CfIs; ?@ 5R:f-; `RfIs/ n  1 [C] (a) [C often pl 常作复数] room(s) or building used as a place of business, esp for clerical or administrative work 办公室; 办公楼: our London offices 我们在伦敦的办事处 * Our office is in the centre of the town. 我们的办公楼在市中心. * [attrib 作定语] an `office job 办公室的工作 * `office equipment, ie stationery, typewriters, etc 办公设备 * `office workers 办公室工作人员. (b) (usu small) room in which a particular person works （通常指小的）办公室, 事务所, 办事处: a lawyer's office 律师事务所 * the school secretary's office 学校秘书办公室 * The editors have to share an office. 编辑须合用一间办公室. (c) (US) doctor's surgery 诊所: the pediatrician's office 小儿科诊所.  2 [C] (often in compounds 常用以构成复合词) room or building used for a particular purpose (esp to provide a service) 有特定用途的房间或建筑物（尤指服务性的）: the lost `property office 失物招领处 * a `ticket office at a station 火车站售票处 * the local `tax office 地方税务所.  3 Office [sing] (esp in compounds尤用以构成复合词) (buildings of a) government department, including the staff, their work and duties （政府部门的）部, 局, 厅（的建筑物）: the `Foreign Office 外交部 * the`Home Office 内政部.  4 [C, U] (work and duties connected with a) (public) position of trust and authority, esp as (part of) the government 公职; 官职; 公务: He has held the office of chairman for many years. 他当主席已经很多年了. * seek/accept/leave/resign office as a cabinet minister 谋求[接受/放弃/辞退]内阁阁员的职务 * the office of mayor 市长职位 * His political party has been out of office (ie has not formed a government) for many years. 他们政党已在野多年. * Which political party is in office in your country? 贵国是哪一个政党执政?  5 Office [sing] (religion 宗) authorized form of Christian worship （基督教徒的）仪式, 祷告: Divine `Office, ie daily service in the Roman Catholic church 日课（天主教的每日礼拜） * the Office for the dead 为死者举行的宗教仪式.  6 (idm 习语) ,lay down `office (fml 文) resign a position of authority 辞职. through sb's good `offices (fml 文) with sb's kind help 承某人的好意协助.
office-block 
n (usu large) building containing offices (office 1b), usu belonging to more than one company 办公大楼（通常为数公司合用的）: ugly concrete office-blocks 丑陋的混凝土办公楼群 * The bank and the building society are in the same office-block. 银行和房屋建筑协会在同一座办公大楼里.
office boy (fem 阴性作 `office girl) 
young person employed to do less important duties in an office 办公室的年轻工友: The office boy will deliver the package. 工友将把这个包送去.
office holder (also `office bearer) 
person who holds an office 公务员; 官员: All the office bearers have to be elected. 这些官员均需选举产生.
office hours 
hours during which business is regularly conducted 办公时间: Office hours vary from company to company and country to country. 因公司、 国家不同, 办公时间也有所不同.
officer
/ 5CfIsE(r); ?@ 5R:f-; `RfEsL/ n  1 person appointed to command others in the army, navy, air force, etc 军官: All the officers and ratings were invited. 全体海军官兵都受到邀请. * Both commissioned and non-commissioned officers attended. 有军衔的和无军衔的军官都出席了.  2 (often in compounds 常用以构成复合词) person with a position of authority or trust, eg in the government or a society （政府的）官员; （会社的）高级职员: executive and clerical officers, eg in the Civil Service 行政的主管人员和办事员 * a customs officer 海关官员 * officers of state, ie ministers in the government 政府部长 * the Medical Officer of Health 卫生官员 * We had to vote to appoint all three officers: President, Secretary and Treasurer.我们要用投票方式决定三大任命: 会长、 秘书、 财务主管.  3 (a) = police officer (police). (b) (used as a form of address to a policeman or policewoman 警察（用作对男女警察的称呼）): `Yes, officer, I saw the man approach the girl.' ｀是的, 警察先生, 我看见那男子向那姑娘走去.＇
official
/ E5fIFl; E`fIFEl/ adj  1 of or concerning a position of authority or trust 公务的; 公职的; 职权的: official responsibilities, powers, records 公务、 职权、 公认的记录 * in his official capacity as mayor 以其市长的官方身分.  2 said, done, etc with authority; recognized by authority 官方的; 正式的; 官方认可的: an official announcement, statement, decision, etc 官方公告、 声明、 决定等 * the official biography of the princess 官方发表的公主传记 * The news is almost certainly true although it is not official. 尽管消息是非官方的, 但是几乎确凿无疑.  3 for, suitable for or characteristic of persons holding office(4); formal 为公职人员的; 适合官员的; 有官员特点的: an official reception, dinner, etc 官式的接待、 宴会等 * written in an official style 以官式文体写的.
official 
n person who holds a public office (eg in national or local government) 官员: government officials 政府官员 * the officials of a political party 政党官员.
officialdom
/ -dEm; -dEm/ n (fml often derog 文, 常作贬义)  1 [Gp] officials as a group 官员（总称）: Officialdom will no doubt decide our future. 当官的无疑将决定我们的未来.  2 [U] the ways of doing the business of bureaucracy 官僚作风; 官场: We suffer from too much officialdom. 我们深受官僚作风之害.
officialese
/ E9fIFE5li:z; E9fIFE`liz/ n [U] (derog 贬) language characteristic of official documents (and thought to be too formal or complicated) 公文体的文字: the incomprehensible officialese of income tax documents 所得税公文上的晦涩文字. Cf 参看 journalese (journal).
officially
/ E5fIFElI; E`fIFElI/ adv  1 in an official manner; formally 公务或公职上; 正式地: I've been officially invited to the wedding. 我正式获得邀请去参加婚礼. * We already know who's got the job but we haven't yet been informed officially. 我们已经知道是谁得到这份工作了, 但是尚未得到正式通知.  2 as announced publicly (esp by officials) though not necessarily true in fact 据称（尤指官员所称, 但未必属实）: Officially, the director is in a meeting, though actually he's playing golf. 据说主任正在开会, 可他实际上正打高尔夫球呢.
officiate
/ E5fIFIeIt; E`fIFI9et/ v [I, Ipr] ~ (at sth) perform the duties of an office(4) or position 执行职务; 主持: The Reverend Mr Smith will officiate at the wedding, ie perform the marriage ceremony. 史密斯牧师将主持婚礼.
ex officio
/ 9eks E5fIFIEU; 9Zk sE`fIFI9o/ because of one's position, office or rank 由於职位或职权: an ex officio member of the committee 当然委员 * present at the meeting ex officio 依照职权而出席会议.
officious
/ E5fIFEs; E`fIFEs/ adj too ready or willing to give orders, offer advice or help, or use one's authority; bossy and interfering 爱发号施令的; 好管闲事的; 好用权威的: We were tired of being pushed around by officious civil servants. 我们厌恶那些把我们支来支去的公务员. 
officiously 
adv. 
officiousness 
n [U].
offing
/ 5CfIN; ?@ 5R:f-; `RfIN/ n (idm 习语) in the offing (infml 口) likely to appear or happen soon; not far away 即将来临; 将发生; 不远: The smell of cooking told them there was a meal in the offing. 他们闻到做菜的味儿, 知道眼看要吃饭了.
offprint
/ 5CfprInt; ?@ 5R:f-; `Rf9prInt/ n separate printed copy of an article that is part of a larger publication （书刊中选文的）单行本.
offset
/ 5Cfset; ?@ 5R:f-; Rf`sZt/ v (-tt-; pt, pp offset) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (by sth/doing sth) compensate for sth; balance sth 补偿或抵销某事物: He put up his prices to offset the increased cost of materials. 他提高了售价以补偿材料成本的增加. * Higher mortgage rates are partly offset by increased tax allowances. 抵押款高了, 其中一部分可因免税额增加而相抵销.
offset
/ 5Cfset; ?@ 5R:f-; `Rf9sZt/ n (also offset process) method of printing in which the ink is transferred from a metal plate to a rubber surface and then onto paper 胶印法.
offshoot
/ 5CfFu:t; ?@ 5R:f-; `Rf9Fut/ n stem or branch growing from a main stem 枝子; 枝条; 枝杈: remove offshoots from a plant 修剪植物的枝桠 * (fig 比喻) the offshoot of a wealthy family 富家的旁系.
offshore
/ 9Cf5FR:(r); ?@ 9R:f-; `Rf`FRr/ adj [usu attrib 通常作定语]  1 at sea not far from the land 近海的: an,offshore `oil rig, `island, `anchorage 近海的石油钻塔、 岛、 锚地 * ,offshore `fishing 近海捕鱼.  2 (of winds) blowing from the land towards the sea （指风）向海的, 离岸的: ,offshore `breezes 离岸微风.
offside
/ 9Cf5saId; ?@ 9R:f-; `Rf`saId/ adj, adv (sport 体)  1 (of a player in football, hockey, etc) in a position where the ball may not be legally played, between the ball and the opponents' goal 越位的; 越位: The forwards are all offside. 前锋都越位了.  2 of or about such a position 越位的: be in an ,offside po`sition 处於越位位置 * the ,offside `rule 越位规则. Cf 参看 onside.
offside
/ 9Cf5saId; ?@ 9R:f-; `Rf`saId/ (also off) adj [attrib 作定语] (Brit) (of a vehicle, a road or an animal) on the right-hand side （指车辆、 道路或动物）在右侧的, 在右边的: the rear ,offside `tyre 右後轮胎 * the off front wheel of a car 汽车的右前轮. Cf 参看 nearside (near1).
offspring
/ 5CfsprIN; ?@ 5R:f-; `Rf9sprIN/ n (pl unchanged 复数不变) (fml 文) (a) child or children of a particular person or couple （某人或某夫妇的）孩子, 子女: She's the offspring of a scientist and a musician. 她是一位科学家和一位音乐家的女儿. * Their offspring are all very clever. 他们的子女都很聪明. (b) young of an animal 崽儿: How many offspring does a cat usually have? 一只猫通常能产多少小猫?
oft
/ Cft; ?@ R:ft; Rft/ adv (arch 古) (esp in compounds 尤用以构成复合词) often 常: an oft-told tale 常讲的故事 * an oft-repeated warning 常重复的警告.
oft-times 
adv (arch 古) often 常; 屡.
often
/ 5Cfn, also 5CftEn; ?@ 5R:fn; `RfEn/ adv  1 many times; at short intervals; frequently 常常; 经常; 时常: We often go there. 我们常去那儿. * We have often been there. 我们常在那里. * We've been there quite often. 我们经常在那里. * It very often rains here in April. 这儿四月份常下雨. * He writes to me often. 他经常给我写信. * How often (ie At what intervals) do the buses run? 公共汽车隔多长时间一班?  2 in many instances 在很多情况下: These types of dog often have eye problems. 这种狗的眼睛很多都有毛病. * Old houses are often damp. 旧房大都潮湿.  3 (idm 习语) as often as each time that; as many times as 每次; 每当: As often as I tried to phone him the line was engaged. 每次我给他打电话都占线. as ,often as `not; more ,often than `not very frequently 往往; 大抵: When it's foggy the trains are late more often than not. 雾大时火车往往误点. ,every so `often occasionally; from time to time 偶尔; 有时; 不时. once too often => once.
ogle
/ 5EUgl; `o^l/ v [I, Ipr, Tn] ~ at sb (derog 贬) look or stare at (esp a woman) in a way that suggests sexual interest 色迷迷地看（尤指看女子）: Most women dislike being ogled (at). 多数女子都讨厌让人色迷迷地盯著.
ogre
/ 5EUgE(r); `o^L/ n (fem  ogress / 5EUgres;`o^rZs/)  1 (in legends and fairy stories) cruel and frightening giant who eats people （传说和童话中的）吃人巨妖.  2 (fig 比喻) very frightening person 极可怕的人: My boss is a real ogre. 我的老板是个十足的恶魔.
ogrish
/ 5EUgErIF; `o^ErIF/ adj of or like an ogre （似）吃人巨妖的; 极可怕的.
O, oh
/ EU; o/ interj  1 cry of surprise, fear, pain, sudden pleasure, etc 啊, 哎呀, 哎哟, 　（表示惊讶、 恐惧、 痛苦、 突然的欣喜等）: Oh look! 瞧哇!  2 expression used when addressing a person, thing, etc （用以称呼人或事物等）（汉语用於词语後）啊, 呀, 哇, 哪: O God our help in ages past 上帝呀, 自古以来帮助我们的主 * O Zeus! 宙斯啊!
oh
/ EU; o/ interj  1 (expressing surprise, fear, joy, etc 表示惊奇、 恐惧、 快乐等): Oh look! 啊, 瞧哇! * Oh, how horrible! 哎呀, 多可怕呀!  2 (used for emphasis or to attract sb's attention 用以加强语气或引人注意): Oh yes I will. 啊, 我当然愿意. * Oh Pam, can you come over here for a minute? 喂, 帕姆, 你能来一下吗?
ohm
/ EUm; om/ n unit of electrical resistance 欧姆（电阻单位）.
OHMS
/ 9EU eItF em 5es; 9o etF Zm `Zs/ abbr 缩写 = (Brit) (esp on official forms, envelopes, etc) On Her/His Majesty's Service （尤作公文、 信封等的标记）为女王[英王]陛下效劳.
oho
/ EU5hEU; o`ho/ interj (expressing surprise or triumph 表示惊奇或胜利).
-oid
suff 後缀 (with adjs and ns 与形容词和名词结合) resembling; similar to 像...的; 似...的: humanoid * rhomboid.
castor oil
/ 9kB:stEr 5RIl; ?@ 5kAstEr RIl; `kAstL 9RIl/ thick yellowish oil obtained from the seeds of a tropical plant and used as a laxative and a lubricant 蓖麻油.
oil
/ RIl; RIl/ n  1 [U] any of various thick slippery liquids that do not mix with water and (usu) burn easily,obtained from animals, plants, minerals, etc 油: `coconut,`sunflower, `vegetable, etc oil 椰子、 葵花籽、 菜籽...油 * ,olive `oil 橄榄油 * `cooking oil 食用油 * ,cod-liver `oil 鱼肝油 * `salad oil 色拉油.  2 [U] (a) petroleum found in rock underground 石油: drilling for oil in the desert 在沙漠中钻探石油. (b) (often in compounds 常用以构成复合词) form of petroleum used as fuel, as a lubricant, etc （用作燃料、 润滑剂等的）油: an `oil-heater/-lamp/-stove 油加热器[灯/炉] * Put some oil in the car. 给汽车加润滑油.  3 [C] (infml 口) picture painted in oil-colours 油画.  4 oils [pl] paints made by mixing colouring matter in oil 油画颜料: paint in oils 画油画.  5 (idm 习语) burn the midnight oil => burn2. pour oil on the flames => pour. pour oil on troubled waters => pour. strike lucky/oil/gold => strike2.
oil 
v [Tn]  1 put oil on or into (sth) (eg to make part of a machine run smoothly); lubricate 给（某物）加润滑油; 用油润滑: oil a lock, one's bicycle, a stiff hinge 给锁、 自己的自行车、 不灵活的合叶上油.  2 (idm 习语) oil the `wheels make things go smoothly by behaving tactfully or craftily 用圆滑手段使事情顺利进行. 
oiled 
adj = well-oiled (well3).
oil-bearing 
adj (of areas of rock underground) containing mineral oil （指地下岩层）含矿物油的.
oilcake 
n [U] cattle food made from seeds after the oil has been pressed out 油渣饼（作家畜饲料）.
oilcan 
n can (usu with a long nozzle) containing oil, used for oiling machinery 加油壶; （通常指）长嘴油壶.
oilcloth 
n [U] cotton material treated with oil to make it waterproof and used as a covering for shelves, tables, etc 油布.
oil-colour (also `oil-paint) 
n [C, U] = oils (oil 4).
oilfield 
n area where oil is found in the ground or under the sea 油田: North Sea oilfields 北海油田.
oil-fired 
adj (of a boiler, furnace, etc) burning oil as fuel （指锅炉、 高炉等）燃油的: ,oil-fired central `heating 燃油集中供热设备.
oil-painting 
n  1 [U] art of painting using oil-colours 油画艺术: She enjoys oil-painting. 她喜欢画油画.  2 [C] picture painted in oil-colours 油画.  3 (idm 习语) be no `oil-painting (infml joc 口, 谑) be a plain or ugly person 其貌不扬的或丑陋的人.
oil-palm 
n tropical palm-tree yielding oil 油棕.
oil rig 
structure and equipment for drilling oil (eg in the sea-bed) 石油钻塔, 钻油设备（如用於海底的）. Cf 参看 derrick.
oilskin 
n (a) [C, U] (coat, etc made of) cloth treated with oil to make it waterproof 防水油布; 防水衣. (b) oilskins [pl] suit of clothes made of this material 防水衣裤: Sailors wear oilskins in stormy weather. 水手遇到暴风雨天气都穿著防水服.
oil slick 
= slick.
oil-tanker 
n large ship with tanks for carrying oil (esp petroleum) 油轮.
oil well 
hole drilled into the ground or sea bed to obtain petroleum 油井.
oily
/ 5RIlI; `RIlI/ adj (-ier, -iest)  1 of or like oil （似）油的: an oily liquid 油状液体.  2 covered or soaked with oil; containing much oil 涂有油的; 浸透油的; 含油多的: oily fingers 沾有油的手指 * an oily skin 油性皮肤 * an oily old pair of jeans 一条沾满油污的旧牛仔裤 * oily food 油腻的食物.  3 (derog 贬) trying too hard to win favour by flattery; fawning 过於奉承的; 油滑的; 谄媚的: I don't like oily shop assistants. 我不喜欢过分殷勤的店员. 
oiliness 
n.
ointment
/ 5RIntmEnt; `RIntmEnt/ n [C, U]  1 smooth greasy paste rubbed on the skin to heal injuries or roughness, or as a cosmetic 软膏; 油膏. Cf 参看 salve 1.  2 (idm 习语) a/the fly in the ointment => fly1.
okapi
/ EU5kB:pI; o`kBpI/ n animal of Central Africa, similar to a giraffe but with a shorter neck and a striped body 俄卡鹿皮 （产於中非, 类似长颈鹿, 但颈短身有条斑）.
okay (also OK)
/ 9EU5keI; `o`ke/ adj, adv (infml 口) all right; satisfactory or satisfactorily 好; 不错: I hope the children are okay. 希望孩子们都好. * I think I did OK in the exam. 我认为我考得不错. * We'll go to the cinema tomorrow, OK? ie is that agreed? 咱们明天去看电影好吗?
okay (also OK) 
interj (infml 口) all right; yes 好的; 是; 行: `Will you help me?' `OK, I will'. ｀你来帮帮我好吗?＇｀好, 我来帮你.＇ * Okay children, we'll clear up the room now. 好啦, 孩子们, 咱们现在打扫房间吧.
okay (also OK) 
v [Tn] (infml 口) agree to (sth); approve of 同意（某事）; 认可: He okayed/OK'd my idea. 他同意我的主意.
okay (also OK) 
n (infml 口) agreement; permission 同意; 允许: Have they given you their okay? 他们准许你了吗? * We've got the OK from the council at last. 我们终於获得了委员会的同意. Cf 参看 A-OK (A1).
okra
/ 5EUkrE; `okrE/ n [U] (tropical plant with) green seed pods eaten as a vegetable 秋葵（荚）（可作蔬菜）.
old
/ EUld; old/ adj (-er, -est) =>Usage at elder1 用法见elder1.  1 (with a period of time or with how 与表示一段时间的词或how连用) of (a particular) age （某）年龄的: He's forty years old. 他四十岁了. * At fifteen years old he left school. 他十五岁时中学毕业了. * How old are you? 你多大岁数了? * A seven-year-old (ie A child who is seven years of age) should be able to read. 七岁的儿童应当识字了.  2 having lived a long time; advanced in age; no longer young 老的; 年老的: Old people cannot be so active as young people. 老年人无法像年轻人那样活跃. * He's too old for you to marry. 他比你大得多, 你不宜嫁给他. * What will she do when she is/gets/grows old? 她年老时要做什麽呢?  3 (a) having been in existence or use for a long time （存在或使用）很久的, 陈旧的: old customs, beliefs, habits, etc 一贯的风俗、 信仰、 习惯等 * old clothes, cars, houses 旧衣物、 汽车、 房子 * This carpet's getting rather old now. 这块地毯现在很旧了. (b) [attrib 作定语] belonging to past times; not recent or modern 古老的; 古代的; 旧时的: old religious practices 古老的宗教活动 * Things were different in the`old days. 在过去情况就不同了.  4 [attrib 作定语] known for a long time; familiar 早已认识的; 熟悉的: an old friend of mine, ie one I've known for a long time, but not necessarily old in years 我的老朋友（不一定年纪大） * We're old rivals, ie We've been rivals for a long time. 我们是老对手了.  5 former; previous (but not necessarily old in years) 以前的, 从前的（不一定年代久远）: in my old job 在我以前的那份工作中 * at my old school 在我从前的学校里 * I prefer the chair in its old place. 我觉得这把椅子还是放在老地方好. * We had a larger garden at our old house. 我们以前住的房子花园大. =>Usage 见所附用法.  6 [attrib 作定语] (infml or joc 口或谑) (used as a term of affection or intimacy 用作表示亲昵或亲密关系的用语): Dear old John! 亲爱的约翰! * Good old Angela! 可爱的安杰拉! * You're a funny old thing! 你真是个活宝!  7 [attrib 作定语] (infml 口) (used for emphasis 用以加强语气): Any old thing (ie Anything whatever) will do. 什麽东西都行.  8 (fml 文) having much experience or practice 有经验的; 老练的: old in diplomacy 擅长外交事务的 * an old trooper 老练的装甲兵.  9 (idm 习语) `any old how (infml 口) carelessly; untidily 随便地; 胡乱地: The books were scattered round the room any old how. 屋里到处乱放著书. a chip off the old block => chip1. a dirty old man => dirty1. for old times' `sake because of tender or sentimental memories of one's past 看在旧日情分上. the `good/`bad old days an earlier period of time (in one's life or in history) seen as better/worse than the present 过去的好[坏]日子: The friends met occasionally to chat about the good old days at school. 朋友偶尔相聚畅谈上学时的大好时光. the grand old man => grand. have/give sb a high old time => high. money for jam/old rope => money. no fool like an old fool => fool1. of `old of, in or since former times 从前的; 过去; 自古以来: in days of old 在古时 * We know him of old, ie have known him for a long time and so know him well. 我们老早就认识他. (as) old as the `hills very old; ancient 很老的; 古老的: This dress is as old as the hills. 这件连衣裙算是老古董了. ,old beyond one's `years more mature or wise than is usual or expected for one's age 超常的成熟或聪明. old `boy, `chap, `man, etc (dated infml 旧, 口) (used esp by older men of the middle and upper classes as a familiar form of address when talking to another man 尤作中上阶层年长男子称呼另一男子的用语): `Excuse me, old man, can I borrow your newspaper?' 老兄, 请问能借你的报纸看看吗? (be) old enough to be sb's `father/`mother (be) significantly older than sb 比某人年龄大很多: You can't marry him! He's old enough to be your father! 你可不能嫁给他! 他那岁数都能当你父亲了! (be) old enough to know `better (be) old enough to act in a more sensible way than one did 已经长大该懂好歹了: Have you been drawing on the walls? I thought you were old enough to know better. 墙上是你画的吧? 我还以为你都懂事了呢. old `hat (infml derog 口, 贬) not new or original; old-fashioned 不新; 非独创的; 老式的: His ideas are all terribly old hat. 他的想法都老掉牙了. (have) an ,old head on young `shoulders (be) a more mature person than is expected for one's age 少年老成. an old `trout (infml 口) bad-tempered or unpleasant old person, esp a woman 脾气坏的或讨人厌的老人（尤指女人）. an old `wives' tale old and usu foolish idea or belief 陈腐的且多为愚蠢的想法或观念. one of the `old school old-fashioned or conservative person 老派人物; 保守人物. pay/settle an old `score have one's revenge for a wrong done to one in the past 算旧帐; 报仇. rake over old ashes => rake1. ring out the old year and ring in the new => ring2. the same old story => same1. teach an old dog new tricks => teach. tough as old boots => tough. young and old => young.
the old 
n [pl v] old people 老人（总称）: The old feel the cold weather more than the young. 老年人比年轻人怕冷.
oldie 
n (infml 口) old person or thing 老人; 陈旧之物: This record is a real oldie. 这张唱片真是老古董了.
oldish 
adj rather old 颇老的; 颇旧的.
old age 
the later part of life; state of being old 晚年; 老年: Old age can bring many problems. 人老了有时麻烦事就多了. ,old-age `pension pension paid by the State to people above a certain age 养老金. ��B,old-age`pensioner (abbr 缩写 OAP) (also pensioner, senior citizen) person who receives such a pension 领取养老金的人.
old boy (fem 阴性作 `old girl)  
1 former pupil of a particular school 校友: an old boys' reunion 男校友聚会.  2 old `boy, old `girl (infml 口) old person 老人: the old `girl who lives next door 住在隔壁的老太太.  3 (idm 习语) the old-boy network the tendency among old boys, esp of British private schools, to help each other in later life （男的）老同学关系网.
the old country 
one's country of birth (esp when one has left it to live elsewhere) 故国; 祖国.
Old English 
= Anglo-Saxon 3.
old-fashioned 
adj (often derog 常作贬义)  1 out of date 过时的; 老式的: ,old-fashioned `clothes, `styles 老式的衣物、 式样.  2 believing in old ways, ideas, customs, etc 守旧的; 保守的: My aunt is very old-fashioned. 我的姑姑非常守旧. * She gave me an ,old-fashioned `look, ie one expressing disapproval. 她用古板的眼光看著我（表示不以为然）.  n (US) type of cocktail made with whisky 以威士忌调成的鸡尾酒.
old fogey (US old fogy)
/ 9EUld 5fEUgI; 9old `fo^I/ person (esp a man) with old-fashioned ideas which he is unwilling to change 老顽固, 守旧的人（尤指男子）.
old folks' home 
(infml 口) type of hospital in which old people live and are cared for 养老院: His mother is in an old folks' home. 他母亲住在养老院里.
old girl 
=> old boy.
Old Glory 
(US) the American flag 美国国旗.
the old guard 
original or conservative members of a group （集团的）元老派, 保守派.
Old Harry (also Old Nick, Old Scratch) 
(dated infml joc 旧, 口, 谑) the devil 撒旦; 魔王.
old lady 
(infml 口) one's mother or wife 母亲; 妻子.
old lag 
(infml 口) person who has been in prison many times 多次入狱的人.
old maid 
(infml derog 口, 贬) unmarried woman who is thought to be too old for marriage 老小姐; 老处女. 
old-maidish 
adj (derog 贬) fussy; prim 大惊小怪的; 矜持的.
old man 
(infml 口) one's father or husband or employer, etc 父亲; 丈夫; 老板: How's your old man (eg your husband) these days? 你丈夫近来好吗?
old man's beard 
type of wild flowering plant with grey fluffy hairs around the seeds 铁线莲.
old master 
(picture painted by an) important painter of the past (esp the 13th-17th centuries in Europe) 大画家, 大画家的画（尤指13-17世纪欧洲的）.
old school 
school one attended as a boy or girl （中小学的）母校. old school `tie (esp Brit)  1 tie worn by former pupils of a particular school （某中学的）校友领带.  2 (fig 比喻) symbol of excessive or sentimental loyalty to traditional values, ideas, etc （对传统价值观、 思想等极度忠诚的）守旧标志.
old stager 
(infml 口) person with long experience in a particular activity 有经验的人; 老手.
old sweat 
(Brit infml 口) person (esp a soldier) with many years' experience 经验丰富的人; （尤指）老兵.
the Old Testament 
first of the two main divisions of the Bible, telling the history of the Jews and their beliefs （《圣经》中的）《旧约全书》.
old-time 
adj belonging to or typical of former times 从前的; 古老的: old-time dancing 古老的舞蹈. 
old-timer 
n person who has lived in a place or been associated with a club, job, etc for a long time 老居民; 老前辈; 老手.
old woman 
(infml 口)  1 one's wife or mother 妻子或母亲.  2 (derog 贬) fussy or timid man 大惊小怪的或胆怯的男子. old-`womanish adj (derog 贬) (esp of a man) fussy or timid （尤指男子）大惊小怪的, 胆怯的, 婆婆妈妈的.
old-world 
adj belonging to past times; not modern 古时的; 旧式的: a cottage with old-world charm 古色古香的村舍.
the Old World 
Europe, Asia and Africa 旧世界（欧洲、 亚洲和非洲）. Cf 参看 the New World (new).
old
NOTE ON USAGE 用法: Compare old, aged, elderly, ancient and antique. 试比较old、 aged、 elderly、 ancient、 antique. *Old has the widest use and can be applied to people, animals and things. *old使用最广, 可用於人、 动物和事物. It usually indicates that somebody or something has lived or existed for a long time 这个词通常指生活或存在已久的人或事物: an old woman, dog, church 老的妇人、 狗、 教堂. It may describe a person who has been known for a long time but is not necessarily old in years 也可用以指早已认识的人, 但不一定年老: She's an old friend of ours. 她是我们的老朋友. Old can also mean `former' or `previous'*old还可表示｀先前的＇或｀早先的＇: I was much happier in my old job. 我做我原先的那份工作要带劲得多. Aged is more formal than old and is used of very old people who have possibly become physically weak.*aged比old文些, 用以指年老的人, 可能身体亦衰弱. If one wishes to be polite and respectful, one can describe old people as elderly. 若想客气些、 尊敬些, 可用elderly来形容老人. Ancient and antique are usually only applied to things. *ancient和antique通常仅用於事物. We call ancient something that existed a long time ago *ancient用以形容经历了久远年代的事物: an ancient civilization 古老的文明 *  ancient history, customs, etc 古代的历史、 习俗等. Antique describes an object which has survived from the past and is therefore valuable today *antique用以形容古代留传下来的器物, 因而如今十分宝贵: antique furniture, silver, etc 古董家具、 银币等.
olden
/ 5EUldEn; `oldn/ adj [attrib 作定语] (arch 古) of a past age 往昔的; 古时的: in olden times/days 曩时[日].
oldster
/ 5EUldstE(r); `oldstL/ n (infml joc 口, 谑) old person 老人.
oleaginous
/ 9EUlI5AdVInEs; 9olI`AdVEnEs/ adj (fml 文) like oil or producing oil; oily; fatty 似油的; 产油的; 油质的; 肥的: oleaginous seeds 多油的种子.
oleander
/ 9EUlI5AndE(r); 9olI`AndL/ n [C, U] evergreen Mediterranean shrub with red, white or pink flowers and tough leaves 夹竹桃.
olfactory
/ Cl5fAktErI; Bl`fAktErI/ adj (fml 文) of or concerned with the sense of smell 嗅觉的: the olfactory nerves/organs 嗅觉神经[器官].
oligarchy
/ 5ClIgB:kI; `BlI9^BrkI/ n (politics 政)  1 (a) [U] form of government in which a small group of people hold all the power 寡头政治; 寡头统治. (b) [C] these people as a group 寡头统治集团.  2 [C] country governed by an oligarchy 寡头统治的国家.
oligarch
/ 5ClIgB:k; `BlI9^Brk/ n member of an oligarchy(1) 寡头政治家; 寡头统治集团成员.
olive
/ 5ClIv; `BlIv/ n  1 (a) [C] small bitter oval fruit, green when unripe and black when ripe, used for food and for oil 橄榄: stuffed olives 有填充料的橄榄 * put olives in a salad 在色拉中加入橄榄. (b) (also `olive-tree) [C] evergreen tree on which this fruit grows 橄榄树: a grove of olives 橄榄树园.  2 (also olive-green) [U] yellowish-green colour of an unripe olive 橄榄色.
olive 
adj  1 yellowish-green 橄榄色的: olive paint 橄榄色颜料.  2 (of the complexion) yellowish-brown （指面色）黄褐色的: an olive skin 黄褐色的皮肤.
olive-branch 
n  1 emblem of peace 橄榄枝（和平的象徵）.  2 (fig 比喻) thing said or done to show that one wishes to make peace with sb 与某人和解的言行: After years of quarrelling we at last sent our cousins a Christmas card as an olive-branch. 我们与堂兄弟多年不和, 最後我们送给他们一张圣诞卡, 算是化干戈为玉帛.
olive oil 
oil extracted from olives 橄榄油.
Olympiad
/ E5lImpIAd; E`lImpI9Ad/ n  1 celebration of the modern Olympic Games （现代的）奥林匹克运动会: The 21st Olympiad took place in Montreal. 第21届奥林匹克运动会是在蒙特利尔举行的.  2 period of four years between celebrations of the Olympic Games 两届奥林匹克运动会之间的四年期间.
Olympian
/ E5lImpIEn; E`lImpIEn/ adj (fml 文) (of manners, etc) majestic; superior; god-like （指举止等）威严的, 高傲的, 似神的: Even when those around her panic she always maintains an Olympian calm. 即使周围的人都惊惶不已, 她也总是保持著超然的镇静.
Olympic
/ E5lImpIk; E`lImpIk/ adj [attrib 作定语] of or connected with the Olympic Games 奥林匹克运动会的: an Olympic athlete 奥林匹克运动员 * She has broken the Olympic 5000 metres record. 她打破了奥林匹克运动会5000米长跑纪录.
the Olympic Games  
1 the sports contests held at Olympia in Greece in ancient times （在古希腊奥林匹亚举行的）奥林匹克运动会.  2 (also the Olympics) the international athletic competitions held in modern times every four years in a different country （现代）奥林匹克运动会, 奥运会.
OM
/ 9EU 5em; 9o `Zm/ abbr 缩写 = (Brit) (member of the) Order of Merit 功绩勋章（获得者）: be awarded the OM 被授予功绩勋章 * John Field OM 功绩勋章获得者约翰·菲尔德.
ombudsman
/ 5CmbUdzmEn, also -mAn; `BmbudzmEn, -9mAn/ n (pl ombudsmen / -mEn; -mEn/) official appointed by a government to investigate and report on complaints made by citizens against public authorities 巡视官（调查公民对政府提出陈诉的特派员）.
omega
/ 5EUmIgE; ?@ EU5megE; o`mZ^E/ n  1 the last letter of the Greek alphabet 希腊字母表的最後一个字母.  2 (idm 习语) Alpha and Omega => alpha.
omelette (also omelet)
/ 5CmlIt; `BmlIt/ n  1 eggs beaten together and fried, often with cheese, herbs, vegetables, etc or with a sweet filling 煎蛋（常加入乾酪、 作料、 蔬菜等）; 煎蛋卷（有甜馅）: a cheese and mushroom omelette 乾酪蘑菇煎蛋卷.  2 (idm 习语) (one can't) make an omelette without breaking eggs (saying 谚) (one can't) achieve a desired aim without some loss or damage 不打破鸡蛋就做不成煎蛋卷; 不破不立.
omen
/ 5EUmen; `omIn/ n [C, U] ~ (of sth) (event regarded as a) sign that sth good or bad will happen in the future 预兆; 徵兆: a good/bad omen 好[坏]兆头 * an omen of victory 胜利的预兆 * a bird of ill omen 不祥的鸟.
ominous
/ 5CmInEs; `BmEnEs/ adj suggesting that sth bad is about to happen; threatening 不祥的; 不吉的; 险恶的: an ominous silence 不祥的静寂 * Those black clouds are/look a bit ominous. 乌云压顶, 来势不妙.
omission
/ E5mIFn; E`mIFEn/ n  1 [U] action of omitting or leaving out sb/sth 忽略; 疏忽; 省略; 删除; 遗漏; 排除: The play was shortened by the omission of two scenes. 该剧经删去两场而缩短了. * His omission from the team is rather surprising. 队里没有他, 令人惊奇. * (fml 文) sins of omission, ie not doing things that should be done 疏忽罪.  2 [C] thing that is omitted 省略、 删除、 遗漏或排除之事物: This list of names has a few omissions. 这名单有若干缺漏.
omit
/ E5mIt; E`mIt/ v (-tt-)  1 [Tt, Tg] fail or neglect to do sth; leave sth not done 未做某事物; 忘记做某事物; 不做某事物; 忽略; 疏忽: omit to do/doing a piece of work 未做一件工作.  2 [Tn] not include (sth); leave out 未包括, 不包括（某事物）; 省略; 删除; 遗漏; 排除: This chapter may be omitted. 这一章可以删除.
omni-
comb form 构词成分 all or everywhere 全; 总; 遍及: omnipotence * omniscience * omnivorous.
omnibus
/ 5CmnIbEs; `BmnEbEs/ n (pl ~es)  1 (dated fml 旧, 文) (esp in names) bus （尤用於名称中）公共汽车.  2 large book containing a number of books or stories, eg by the same author 汇编; 选集: an omnibus volume/edition 选本[选集] * a George Orwell omnibus 乔治·奥威尔选集.  3 (idm 习语) the man on the Clapham omnibus => man.
omnipotent
/ Cm5nIpEtEnt; Bm`nIpEtEnt/ adj (fml 文) having unlimited or very great power 有无限权力的; 全能的: the omnipotent officials, bureaucrats, state police, etc有极大权力的官员、 官僚、 州警察等. 
omnipotence
/-tEns; -tEns/ n [U]: the omnipotence of God 上帝的全能.
omnipresent
/ 9CmnI5preznt; 9BmnI`prZznt/ adj (fml 文) present everywhere 无处不在的; 普遍存在的: the omnipresent squalor, dread 普遍存在的污秽、 恐惧.
omniscient
/ Cm5nIsIEnt; Bm`nIFEnt/ adj (fml 文) knowing everything 无所不知的; 全知的: Christians believe that God is omniscient. 基督教徒相信上帝是无所不知的. 
omniscience
/ -sIEns; -FEns/ n [U].
omnivorous
/ Cm5nIvErEs; Bm`nIvErEs/ adj (fml 文)  1 (of animals) eating both plants and animal flesh （指动物）杂食的: the omnivorous domestic pig 杂食的驯养猪.  2 (fig 比喻) reading all types of books, etc; watching all types of TV programmes, etc 各种书、 电视节目等都看的: an omnivorous reader 读书无类的人.
on
/ Cn; Bn/ adv part (For special uses with many vs, eg hang on, go on, take sth on, see the v entries. 可与许多动词连用, 如hang on、 go on、 take sth on, 其释义见各动词词条.)  1 (indicating continued activity, progress or state 表示继续的活动、 进展或状态): She talked on for two hours without stopping. 她不停地讲了两个钟头. * He can work on without a break. 他能不停地工作. * If you like a good story, read on. 好的小说要是喜欢就一直看下去. * They wanted the band to play on. 他们要乐队接著演奏下去. * The war still went on, ie didn't end. 战争仍在进行. * He slept on through all the noise. 他在一片嘈杂声中仍睡他的觉.  2 (indicating movement forward or progress in space or time 表示在空间或时间中的移动前进或进展): run, walk, hurry, etc on to the bus-stop 跑、 走、 赶著去公共汽车站 * Please send my letter on to my new address. 请把我的信送往新址. * from that day on, ie from then until now 从那天起 * On with the show (ie Let it begin/continue)! 节目开始[继续进行]吧!  3 (a) (of clothes) in position on sb's body; being worn （指衣物）穿上, 戴上, 穿著, 戴著: Put your coat on. 穿上你的大衣. * Why hasn't she got her glasses on? 她怎麽没戴眼镜呢? * Your hat's not on straight. 你的帽子没戴正. (b) in the correct position above or forming part of sth 在某物上; 构成某物的一部分: Make sure the lid is on. 盖子要盖上. * Leave it with the cover on. 就让它带著套子吧. * The skirt is finished  I'm now going to sew a pocket on. 裙子做好了--我现在再缝上个口袋. Cf 参看 off2 2.  4 (a) (esp of electrical apparatus, etc or power supplies) in action or use; being operated （尤指电器等或电源）在接通或使用中: The lights were all on. 灯都开著. * The TV is always on in their house. 他们家电视老开著. * Someone has left the tap on, ie The water is running. 有人忘了关水龙头了. * I can smell gas -- is the oven on? 我闻到煤气味了--烤箱开著呢吧? * leave the handbrake on 手闸要拉上. (b) available or connected 可用的; 接通的: We were without electricity for three hours but it's on again now. 我们的电停了三小时, 现在又有了. * Is the water on? 自来水接通了吗? Cf 参看 off2 5.  5 (of a performance, play, etc) in  progress （指演出、 戏剧等）在进行中: The film was already on when we arrived. 我们到时, 电影已经开演了. * The strike has been on now for six weeks. 罢工至今已进行六个星期了.  6 planned to take place in the future 按计画将发生: Is the match on at 2 pm or 3 pm? 比赛是下午2时还是3时开始? * The postal strike is still on, ie has not been cancelled. 邮政工人罢工仍要举行. Cf 参看 off2 4.  7 (of programmes, films, entertainments, etc) that can be seen; showing; being performed （指节目、 电影、 娱乐等）在上演, 在放映, 在演出: Look in the TV guide to see what's on. 看看电视节目表上有什麽节目? * What's on at the cinema tonight? 今晚电影院演什麽? * There's a good play on at the local theatre. 本地剧院正在上演一出好剧. * What time is the news on? 新闻节目什麽时候开始?  8 arranged to take place; happening安排; 事情; 活动: Have we got anything (ie any engagements, plans, etc) on for this evening? 今天晚上我们有什麽安排吗?  9 (a) (of a performer) on the stage; performing （指演员）在台上, 在演出: I'm on in five minutes. 我五分钟後就要上场. * What time is the group on? 这一组什麽时候演出? Cf 参看 off2 8. (b) (of a worker) on duty; working （指工作人员）在班上, 值班, 工作: The night nurse is/goes on at 7pm. 晚班护士7点钟上班. Cf 参看 off2 6.  10 in or into a vehicle; inside 进入车辆里; 在里面: The coach-driver waited until everybody was on. 大轿车司机等著大家都上了车. * Four people got on. 四个人上了车.  11 with the specified part in front or at the point of contact 以某部分在前面或在接触点上: enter the harbour broadside on 船侧向前进港 * crash head on with a car 迎头与汽车相撞 * place it end on with the others 将末端与其他的相连接.  12 (idm 习语) be `on (infml 口) be practical, right or acceptable 行得通的; 对头的; 认可的: That just isn't on. 那样不行. * You're on/not on! ie I accept/don't accept the proposition, bet, etc. 我接受[不接受]! （指你的建议、 赌注等）. be on (for sth) (infml 口) take part (in sth) 参加（某事）: Are you on for this game? 这场有你参加吗? be/go/keep on about sth (infml derog 口, 贬) talk in a boring, tedious or complaining way about sth唠叨; 抱怨: What's he on about now? 他在絮叨什麽? be/go/keep on at sb (to do sth) (infml derog 口, 贬) nag or pester sb (to do sth) 责怪或纠缠某人（做某事物）: He was on at me again to lend him money. 他又来缠著我借钱了. Cf 参看 be onto sb (onto). later on => late. on and off => off2. ,on and `on without stopping; continuously 不停地; 不断地: He kept moaning on and on. 他呻吟不已.
on to 
prep = onto.
on
/ Cn; Bn/ prep (For special uses in many idioms, eg have pity on sb, and phrasal verbs, eg pin sth on sb, see the n and v entries. 在许多习语如have pity on sb中, 及短语动词如pin sth on sb中, 有特定用法, 其释义见各名词及动词词条. )  1 (also upon) (a) (in or into a position) covering, touching or forming part of (a surface) （在某位置中或进入某位置中）覆盖, 接触（某表面）或形成其一部分: a picture on the wall 墙上的画 * a drawing on the blackboard 黑板上画的图 * dirty marks on the ceiling 天花板上的污斑 * Leave the glasses on the table. 杯子就在桌上放著吧. * sit on the grass 坐在草地上 * leaves floating on the water 浮在水面上的叶子 * the diagram on Page 5 第5页上的图表 (Cf 参看 in the next chapter, paragraph) * stick a stamp on an envelope 往信封上贴邮票 * a carpet on the floor 地板上的地毯 * hit sb on the head 击某人的头部 * travel on the continent在大陆上旅行 (Cf 参看 a country in Europe). (b) supported by or attached to (sb/sth) 由（某人[某事物]）支撑; 依附於（某人[某物]）: a roof on a house 房顶 * stand on one foot 单脚站立 * a spot on one's chin 下巴上的斑点 * a blister on one's foot 脚上的泡 * a ring on one's finger 手指上的戒指 * lean on me/my arm 靠著我[我的胳膊] * a flag on a pole 旗杆上的旗 * a coat on a hook 衣钩上的大衣 * hanging on a string 在绳子上挂著 * a hat on one's head 头上的帽子 * sit on a chair 坐在椅子上 * (fig 比喻) have sth on one's mind 有心事.  2 in or into (a large public vehicle) 在（大型交通工具）中或进入其中: on the plane from London to New York 在从伦敦飞往纽约的飞机上 * have lunch on the train 在火车上用午餐 * travel on the bus, the tube, the coach, etc 乘坐公共汽车、 地铁、 长途汽车等 (Cf 参看 travel by bus, etc; sitting in the bus, etc).  3 (used esp with pers prons 尤与人称代词连用) being carried by (sb); in the possession of 身上带著; 有: Have you got any money on you? 你带著钱呢吗? * The burglar was caught with the stolen goods still on him. 窃贼被捕时人赃并获.  4 (a) (indicating a time when sth happens; in US English often with on omitted 表示事情发生的时间; 在美式英语中on常予省略): on Sunday(s) 在星期日 * on May the first 在五月一日 * on the evening of May the first 在五月一日晚上 (Cf 参看 in the evening) * on this occasion 在这一次 * on a sunny day in August 在八月中一个晴朗的日子 * on your birthday, New Year's day, Christmas day, etc 在你的生日、 新年、 圣诞节等. Cf 参看 in2 3, at 2. =>Usage at time1 用法见time1. (b) (also upon) at or immediately after the time or occasion of 就在某时或某场合（之後）: On my arrival home/On arriving home I discovered the burglary. 我一到家就发现家中被盗. * On (my) asking for information I was told I must wait. 我一打听, 说我得等著. * on the death of his parents 在他父母去世时 * on the unexpected news of his accident 在获悉他发生事故这一意外的消息後.  5 about; concerning 关於; 论及: speak, write, lecture, etc on Shakespeare 有关莎士比亚的演讲、 写作、 讲授等 * a lesson on philosophy 一堂哲学课 * an essay on political economy 政治经济学方面的文章 * a programme on twentieth-century musicians 二十世纪音乐家的节目. =>Usage at about3 用法见about3.  6 (indicating membership of a group or an organization 表示为某集团或某组织的成员): on the committee, staff, jury, panel 在委员会、 全体职员、 陪审团、 评判小组中 * Which/Whose side are you on? ie Which of two or more opposing views do you support? 你站在哪[谁]一边（支持哪种意见）?  7 regularly consuming (sth) 按时消耗或用掉（某物）: Most cars run on petrol. 多数汽车用汽油驱动. * The doctor put me on these tablets. 医生让我服用这些药片. * live on bread and water 靠面包和水生活 * on (ie addicted to) heroin 有海洛因瘾.  8 (indicating direction) towards （指示方向）朝, 向: marching on the capital 向首都进发 * turn one's back on sb 把背朝向某人 * pull/draw a knife on sb, ie to attack him 拔出[抽出]刀攻击某人 * creep up on sb 悄悄地向某人爬去 * On the left you can see the palace. 往左你可以看到那座宫殿.  9 (also upon) near; close to (a place or time) 接近, 靠近（某地点或时间）: a town on the coast 沿海的市镇 * a house on the main road 公路旁的房子 * a village on the border 边界附近的村子 * Just on (ie Almost exactly) a year ago I moved to London. 就在一年以前我搬到了伦敦. * boats moored on both sides of the river 在河的两边停泊著的船 * hedges on either side of the road 道路两侧的树篱.  10 (also upon) (indicating a basis, ground or reason for sth) as a result of; because of （表示为某事物的基础、 根据或理由）由於, 因为: a story based on fact 以事实为依据的故事 * have sth on good authority 对某事物有可靠根据 * On your advice I applied for the job. 我听从你的建议申请了这份工作. * arrested on a charge of theft 因盗窃被捕 * You have it on my word, ie I promise you it will happen, etc. 相信我的话, 那事肯定会发生.  11 supported financially by (sb/sth) 财务上依靠（某人[某事物]）: live on a pension, one's savings, a student grant, etc 靠养老金、 积蓄、 助学金等生活 * be on a low wage 依靠很低的工资 * feed a family on 20 a week 靠每周20英镑养家 * an operation on the National Health Service 靠国民保健署资助进行的手术 * (infml 口) Drinks are on me, ie I will pay for them. 饮料钱归我付.  12 by means of (sth); using 藉助於, 靠, 用（某事物）: play a tune on the recorder 用竖笛吹奏一曲 * broadcast on the TV/radio 在电视台上[电台上]播放 * speak on the telephone 在电话中说.  13 (also upon) (indicating an increase, esp of cost) 表示加上（尤指费用）: a tax on tobacco 烟草税 * charge interest on the loan 要为借款付息 * a strain on our resources 我们资源上的负担.  14 (indicating an activity, a purpose or a state 表示活动、 目的或状态): on business/holiday 办公[度假] * go on an errand 出差 * on loan for a week 暂借一星期 * on special offer 特别优惠.  15 in addition to (sth); following 除（某事物）之外; 接连: suffer disaster on disaster 一再遭受灾祸 * receive insult on insult 屡受侮辱.
on-line
/ 9Cn5laIn; 9Bn`laIn/ adj (computing 计) (of a device) connected to and controlled by a computer 联机的; 联线的: an ,on-line `ticket booking system 联机订票系统 * We've been on-line (ie have had on-line equipment) for about a year now. 我们安装联机设备约有一年了.
on-stage
/ 9Cn5steIdV; 9Bn`stedV/ adj, adv on the stage,visible to the audience 在舞台上（的）: three actors on-stage在台上的三个演员 * She walked slowly on-stage. 她在台上慢慢地走著.
once
/ wQns; wQns/ adv  1 on one occasion only; (for) one time 仅仅一次; （作为）一次: I've only been there once. 我只去过那里一次. * He cleans the car once a week, a fortnight, etc, ie every week, every fortnight, etc. 他一星期、 半月等擦一次车. * She goes to see her parents in Wales once every six months. 她每半年回威尔士看父母一次.  2 (a) at some (indefinite) time in the past 一度; 曾经: I once met your mother. 我曾经见过你的母亲. * He once lived in Zambia. 他一度住在赞比亚. (b) formerly 从前; 过去; 往日: This book was once famous, but nobody reads it today. 这本书从前很出名, 现在没人看了.  3 (in negative sentences or questions 用於否定句或疑问句) ever; at all; even for one time 根本; 即使一次: He never once/He didn't once offer to help. 他从未[根本没]主动提出帮忙. * Did she once show any sympathy? 她表示过同情吗?  4 (idm 习语) ,all at `once suddenly 突然: All at once the door opened. 门突然打开了. * All at once she lost her temper. 她突然大发雷霆. at `once (a) immediately; without delay 立刻; 马上; 立即: Come here at once! 立刻到这里来! * I'm leaving for Rome almost at once. 我马上就要去罗马. (b) at the same time 同时: Don't all speak at once! 不要大家一齐说! * I can't do two things at once. 我无法同时做两件事. * The film is at once humorous and moving. 这部电影既幽默又动人. (just) for `once; just this `once on this occasion only, as an exception 仅此一次; 作为例外: Just for once he arrived on time. 只有这次他是按时到了. * Be pleasant to each other  just this once. 彼此要和睦些--就只为这一次吧. get/give sb/sth the `once-over (infml 口) get/give sb/sth a quick inspection or examination 粗略检查或察看某人[某事物]: Before buying the car he gave it the once-over. 他买那辆车前曾草草看了一下. * She felt his parents were giving her the once-over. 她感到他父母打量著她. once `again; once `more one more time as before 再一次: I'll tell you how to do it once again. 我再告诉你一次怎麽做. * Amanda is home from college once again. 阿曼达又从学校回到家中. ,once and for `all now and for the last (and only) time 这一次且为最後一次: I'm warning you once and for all. 我给你最後一次警告. * He's travelled a lot but he's now come back to Britain once and for all. 他游历了许多地方, 现在落叶归根又回到了英国. ,once `bitten, ,twice `shy (saying 谚) after an unpleasant experience one is careful to avoid sth similar 一次被咬, 下次胆小; 一次上当, 下次小心: She certainly won't marry again  once bitten, twice shy. 她肯定不再结婚了--所谓一朝被蛇咬, 十年怕井绳. ,once in a blue `moon (infml 口) very rarely or never 极少; 从不: I see her once in a blue moon. 我难得看到她. (every) ,once in a `while occasionally 偶尔; 间或: Once in a while we go to a restaurant  but usually we eat at home. 我们偶尔下馆子--但一般都在家吃. once `more (a) one more time; again 再一次; 又一次: Let's sing it once more. 咱们再唱一次吧. (b) = once again. ,once or `twice a few times 一两次: I don't know the place well, I've only been there once or twice. 我对那地方不大熟悉, 只去过一两次. ,once too `often once more than is sensible or safe 这一次却未能幸免: He had driven home drunk once too often -- this time he got stopped by the police. 他多次醉酒开车回家, 上得山多终遇虎--这回让警察截住了. ,once upon a `time (used as the beginning of a fairy-tale 用於童话开头) at some indefinite time in the past 从前; 古时候: Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess... 从前有个美丽的公主.... you're only young once => only2.
once 
conj as soon as; when 一旦; 一...就...: Once you understand this rule, you'll have no further difficulty. 一旦明白了这条规则, 就再也没有困难了. * How would we cope once the money had gone? 钱一用完, 我们怎麽办?
the once 
n [sing] (infml 口) the one time; on one occasion 这一次; 一次: She's only done it the once so don't be too angry. 她只做了这一次, 不要太生气.
oncoming
/ 5CnkQmIN; `Bn9kQmIN/ adj [attrib 作定语] advancing; approaching 即将来临的; 接近的: oncoming traffic 迎面驶来的车辆.
oncoming 
n [U] (fml 文) approach 来临; 接近: the oncoming of winter 冬天的来临.
one
/ wQn; wQn/ pron, det  1 1; one less than two; a single 1, 一（个）; 单个: I've got two brothers and one sister. 我有两个弟弟和一个妹妹. * There's only one piece of cake left. 只剩下一块饼了. * Book One, Chapter One, ie the first chapter of the first book 第一册, 第一章 * One of my friends lives in Brighton. 我有个朋友住在布赖顿. * One of the girls brought her sister. 那些姑娘有一个把妹妹带来了.  2 (a) (esp of periods of time) a particular but unspecified （尤指时间的段）某一（但非特指某时间）: one day/morning/afternoon/evening/night last week 上星期的一天[一个上午/一个下午/一个晚上/一夜] * One day (ie At an indefinite time in the future) you'll be glad she left you. 有朝一日你就庆幸她离开了你. * One morning in June... 六月的一个早晨.... (b) (used for emphasis and always stressed 用以加强语气, 必须重读) a particular (person or thing) 某（人或物）: The `one way to succeed is to work hard and live a healthy life. 成功的唯一途径是勤奋及过健康的生活. * No `one of you could lift that piano, ie Two or more of you would be needed. 你们一个人谁也抬不动那架钢琴.  3 (usu fml 通常作文雅语) (used with somebody's name to show that the speaker does not know the person 用於姓名之前表示说话者不知其人) a certain(5) 某; 某个; 某位: One Tim Smith (Cf 参看 A Mr Smith) called to see you but you were out. 有个叫蒂姆·史密斯的来过电话找你, 你不在. * The author of the anonymous article turned out to be one Stanley Carter. 那篇匿名文章的作者原来是个叫作斯坦利·卡特的人.  4 (used with the other, another or other(s) to show a contrast 与the other、 another或other(s)连用表示对比、 对照或区别): The two girls are so alike that strangers find it difficult to tell (the) one from the other. 那两个女孩儿像极了, 外人难以分清她们谁是谁. * I see you add the egg before the milk. That's `one way of doing it, ie suggesting there are other and possibly better ways. 我看见你先加鸡蛋後放牛奶. 这是一种做法（言外之意, 可能有别的、 更好的做法）. * I'm sorry I can't help you. For one thing (ie As a first reason) I'm in a hurry, and for another I have a bad back. 对不起, 我帮不了忙. 一来我有急事, 二来我後背有毛病.  5 the same 同一: They all went off in one direction. 他们都往同一方向走了. * After the union meeting the workers were all of one mind, ie all had the same opinion. 工会开过会後, 工人们都心齐了（获得共识）.  6 (infml 口 esp US) (used instead of a or an to emphasize the n or phrase that follows it 代替a或an以强调其後的名词或词组): That's one handsome guy. 那是个漂亮的小伙子. * It was one hell of a match, ie a very good and exciting match. 那场比赛精彩极了.  7 (idm 习语) be all one to sb => all3. be at `one (with sb/sth) be in agreement (with sb/sth) （与某人[某事物]）相同, 一致: I'm at one with you/We are at one on this subject, ie Our opinions are the same. 在这个问题上我和你[我们]意见一致. get one over sb/sth (infml 口) gain an advantage over sb/sth 胜於或优於某人[某事物]: They got one over us in the end by deciding to speak in German. 他们决定说德语, 终於略胜我们一筹. get sth in `one (infml 口) immediately be able to give an explanation, solve a problem, etc 马上能作出解释、 解决问题等: `We have to attract younger customers.' `Exactly, you've got it in one!' ｀我们得设法吸引年轻顾客.＇｀太对了, 你真是一语中的!＇ I, you, etc/sb for `one certainly I, you, etc/sb 我[你/某人]就是: I for one have no doubt that he's lying. 起码我就深信不疑他撒谎. * Lots of people would like to come -- your mother for one. 很多人都愿意来--你母亲就是其中之一. (,all) in `one combined 合在一起: He's President, Treasurer and Secretary in one. 他身兼会长、 司库和秘书三职. * [attrib 作定语] the ,all-in-one first-`aid kit for everyday use 日用综合急救包. ,one after a`nother/the `other first one person or thing, and then another, and then another up to any number or amount 一个接一个; 相继; 陆续. ,one and `all (dated infml 旧, 口) everyone 人人; 每人; 大家: A Happy New Year to one and all! 祝大家新年快乐! ,one and `only (used for emphasis 用以加强语气) only; sole 唯一的; 仅有的: You have always been my one and only true love. 你一向是我唯一的真正的爱人. * Here he is  the one and only Frank Sinatra! 这就是他--独一无二的弗兰克·西纳特拉! ,one and the `same (used for emphasis 用以加强语气) the same 同一个; 完全一样; 完全一回事: One and the same idea occurred to each of them. 他们都产生同样的想法. `one by `one individually in order 一个一个地; 逐一: go through the items on a list one by one 逐个处理单子上的项目. ,one or `two a few 几个; 一两个: One or two people can't come. 有一两个人不能来. one `up (on/over sb) having an advantage over sb; one step ahead of sb 略胜某人一筹; 领先某人一步: Your experience as a sales assistant puts you one up on the other candidates. 你当过推销员, 这一经历就比其他申请人强. For the uses of one see the examples at five. 关於one的用法见five词条中的示例.
one 
n  1 the number 1 *1; 一.  2 (idm 习语) number one => number.
one- 
(in compounds 用以构成复合词) having one of the thing specified 有一...的: a one-act play 独幕剧 * a one-piece swimsuit 一件式泳装 * a one-parent family 单亲家庭.
one-armed bandit 
= fruit machine (fruit).
one-horse 
adj [attrib 作定语]  1 using a single horse 用一匹马的: a ,one-horse `cart 一匹马拉的车.  2 (fig joc 比喻, 谑) badly equipped; small and uninteresting 装备差的; 小而乏味的: a ,one-horse `town, ie a quiet town without much business, entertainment, etc 冷清的小镇.
one-liner 
n (infml 口) short joke or remark in a play, comedy programme, etc （戏剧、 喜剧节目等的）短小的笑话或妙语: deliver some good one-liners 讲几句俏皮话.
one-man band 
musician, usu in the street, playing two or three instruments at the same time 单人乐队（通常在街上一人同时演奏两三种乐器者）: (fig 比喻) I run the business as a one-man band  just me and no one else. 我是单干户--只有我一人, 没有别人.
one-man show  
1 public performance by one person of dramatic or musical items normally requiring more performers 单人演出（通常应有合演者的戏剧或音乐节目）.  2 person doing by himself things that are usually done by several people 做通常需几人做的事情的人.
one-night stand  
1 single performance in one place of a play, concert, etc as part of a tour of different places （戏剧、 音乐会等巡回表演时）在某地的一次演出.  2 (infml 口) (person involved in a) (usu) sexual relationship that lasts for a very short time, usu a single night （通常指）短暂的性关系（通常指一夜）; 有这种行为的人: I was hoping for a lasting affair, not just a one-night stand. 我希望的是长久恩爱, 而不是一夜露水之欢.
one-off 
n, adj (thing) made or happening only once 一次性的; 一次性的事物: Her novel was just a one-off -- she never wrote anything as good as that again. 她的小说是她绝无仅有的作品--後来她再也没写出那样好的东西.
one p (also 1p) 
(Brit) (coin worth) one new penny （新币）一便士, 一便士硬币: [attrib 作定语] Two one p stamps, please. 劳驾, 买两张一便士的邮票.
one-sided 
adj  1 (esp of ideas, opinions, etc) unfair; prejudiced （尤指思想、 意见等）不公正的, 偏颇的: a ,one-sided `argument 片面的论点 * His attitude towards the unemployed is very one-sided. 他对於失业者的态度很不公正.  2 (esp in sport, etc) with opposing players of unequal abilities （尤指体育运动等）彼此实力悬殊的: It was a very one-sided game: our team won easily. 那场比赛双方水平悬殊: 我队轻易获胜.
one-sidedly 
adv. 
one-sidedness 
n [U].
one-time 
adj [attrib 作定语] former 过去的; 从前的: a ,one-time politician 昔日的政治家.
one-to-one 
adj, adv with one member of one group corresponding to one of another 一对一（的）; 一比一（的）: a ,one-to-one `ratio between teachers and pupils 师生比例一比一 * teaching one-to-one 一对一地教授.
one-track mind 
mind that can think only of a single subject, interest, etc 只能想著一件事的头脑: He's got a one-track mind -- all he ever thinks about is sex! 他只有一个心思--想的都是性事!
one-upmanship 
n (infml 口) [U] art of getting (and keeping) the advantage over other people 能超越别人的本事.
one-way 
adv, adj [attrib 作定语] (allowing movement) in one direction only 单行（的）; 单程（的）: I'll go by boat one way. 我单程坐船去. * ,one-way `traffic 单行车辆 * a ,one-way `street 单行道 * a ,one-way (ie not a return) `ticket 单程票.
one
/ wQn; wQn/ indef pron  1 (used as the object of a v or prep to avoid a and the repetition of a n 用作动词或介词的宾语以免重复a与名词): I forgot to bring a pen. Can you lend me one? 我忘带钢笔了. 你借我一枝行吗? (Cf 参看 I can't find the pen I was given. Have you seen it?) * I haven't got any stamps. Could you give me one? 我没有邮票. 你能给我一枚吗? * There have been a lot of accidents in the fog. I read about one this morning. 这大雾天已发生了很多事故. 今天上午我就看到其中一宗的报道.  2 ~ of (used with a pl n preceded by a det, eg the, my, your, these, etc to indicate a member of a class or group 与带有限定词如the、 my、 your、 these等的复数名词连用, 指一类或一组中的一个): Mr Smith is not one of my customers. 史密斯先生不是我的主顾. * She's knitting a jumper for one of her grandchildren. 她正在给一个孙儿织套头毛衣. * He's staying with one of his friends. 他现住在一个朋友家里. (Cf 参看 a friend of his) * We think of you as one (ie a member) of the family. 我们把你当成家里人.
one 
n (never taking main stress 不重读)  1 (used after this, that, which or as a `prop-word' after an adj which cannot stand alone 用於this、 that、 which之後, 或用於不能独立使用的形容词之後作｀代词＇): I prefer `that one. 我喜欢那个. * Which ones have you read? 你读过的是哪些? * Your plan is a `good one. 你的计画很好. * I need a `bigger one. 我需要一个大的. * Those shoes are too small. We must buy some `new ones. 那些鞋太小了, 我们得买几双新的. * The chance was too good a one to `miss. 那机会真好, 不容错过. * Her new car goes faster than her `old one. 她的新汽车比旧的那辆跑得快.  2 (used with a group of words that identify the person(s) or thing(s) being considered 与修饰所指的人或事物的词组连用): Our hotel is the one nearest the beach. 我们的旅馆是离海滩最近的一家. * The boy who threw the stone is the one with curly hair. 扔石头的那个男孩子是鬈发的. * Students who do well in examinations are the ones who ask questions in class. 考试成绩好的都是上课爱提问的学生.  3 (idm 习语) a one (infml 口 esp Brit) (used to show amused surprise at sb's behaviour 用以表示对某人行为感到有趣得出奇): You asked your teacher how old she was? You are a one! 是你问老师她有多少岁的吗? 可真有你的! * He is a one, your son. Never out of trouble! 你的儿子真是个活宝. 没有一会儿不惹麻烦的! the one about sb/sth the joke about sb/sth 关於某人[某事物]的笑话: Do you know/Have you heard the one about the bald policeman? 你知道[听说过]那个秃头警察的笑话吗?
one
NOTE ON USAGE 用法: In formal speech or writing the use of the nouns one/ones in senses 1 and 2 is avoided in the following cases 在正式的演说或文章中作1与2义的名词one/ones应避免用於下列情形:  1 After a possessive (eg your, Mary's), unless it is followed by an adjective 在表示属有关系的词（如your、 Mary' s）之後, 除非这类词後有形容词: This is my car and that's my husband's. 这是我的汽车, 那辆是我丈夫的. *  (with adjective) My cheap camera takes better pictures than his expensive one. （与形容词连用）我的廉价照相机比他昂贵的照相机拍出的照片好.  2 When two adjectives indicate a contrast 在两个形容词表示对比时: compare British and/with American universities (compare British universities with American ones is less formal) 试比较英国和美国的大学（compare British universities with American ones是较通俗的说法）.  3 After these and those 在these和those之後: Do you prefer these designs or those (more formal than those ones)? 你喜欢这些图样还是那些图样（比those ones来得文些）? One/Ones may be used after which, even in formal speech, to distinguish singular from plural 即使在正式的演说中one/ones亦可用於which之後以区分单复数: Here are the designs. Which one(s) do you prefer? ie You can choose one or several of them. 这就是那些图样. 你喜欢哪一个[些]? （即你可以从中选择一个或几个. ）
one
/ wQn; wQn/ n (used, esp pl, after an adj, to refer to a person or people not previously specified 用於形容词之後, 尤其是复数ones, 指前文中未曾限定的人): It's time the ,little ones were in `bed. 小家伙们该睡觉了. * pray to the ,Holy One (ie God) for for`giveness 祈求上帝宽恕.
one 
pron (fml 文)  1 someone 某人: He worked like one possessed, ie someone possessed by a spirit. 他干活儿像著了魔似的. * She was never one to gossip, ie who would gossip. 她可不说人闲话. * He's not one who is easily frightened. 他不是动不动就害怕的人. * John is one who must certainly be invited. 约翰当然是必须邀请的.  2 (idm 习语) (be) one for (doing) sth (be) a person who is good at, spends a lot of time on or enjoys doing sth 善於、 爱好或热衷於（做）某事物的人: She's a great one for (solving) puzzles. 她是解谜能手.
one another 
each of two or more reciprocally; each other 互相; 彼此: We help one another with the extra work in the summer. 我们互相帮助做夏季的额外工作. * listening to one another's records 交换听彼此的唱片.
one
/ wQn; wQn/ pers pron (fml 文) (used as the subject or object of a v, or after a prep to refer to people generally, including the speaker or writer 用作动词的主语或宾语, 或用在介词之後泛指人们, 包括说话者或写作者在内): In these circumstances one prefers to be alone. 在这种情况下谁都愿意独处. * A little delay will give one time to prepare. 只要稍稍推迟些就有时间作准备了. * One must be sure of one's facts before making a public accusation. 要先掌握实据才可公开指责. * (US) One does not like to have his word doubted. 谁都不愿意别人怀疑自己的话.
onerous
/ 5CnErEs; `BnErEs/ adj (fml 文) needing effort; burdensome 艰巨的; 繁重的: onerous duties 繁重的职务 * This is the most onerous task I have ever undertaken. 这是我承担过的最艰巨的任务.
oneself
/ wQn5self; wQn`sZlf/ reflex, emph pron 反身、 强调代词 (only taking the main stress in sentences when used emphatically 只在加强语气时於句中作重读)  1 (reflex 反身) (used when people in general cause and are also affected by an action 用於主体的动作反及自身时): one's ability to wash and `dress oneself 洗澡和穿衣的能力.  2 (emph 强调) (used to emphasize one 用以强调one): One could easily arrange it all one`self. 谁都能自己安排好.  3 (idm 习语) (all) by one`self (a) alone 单独; 独自. (b) without help 靠自己; 无他人帮助.
ongoing
/ 5CngEUIN; `Bn9^oIN/ adj [esp attrib 尤作定语] continuing to exist or progress 继续存在的; 进行中的: an ongoing debate 持续的辩论 * an ongoing programme of research 正在进行的研究计画.
onion
/ 5QnIEn; `QnjEn/ n  1 (a) [C] type of vegetable plant with a round bulb that has a strong smell and flavour, used in cooking 洋葱; 葱头: Spanish onions 西班牙葱 * a crop of onions 洋葱的收获 * spring onions 春葱. (b) [C, U] this plant as food 洋葱, 葱头（食物）: chop onions to make a sauce 剁洋葱作沙司 * too much onion in the salad 色拉中洋葱太多 * [attrib 作定语] French onion soup 法式洋葱汤.  2 (idm 习语) know one's onions/stuff => know.
onlooker
/ 5CnlUkE(r); `Bn9lJkL/ n person who watches sth happening (without taking part); spectator 旁观者: By the time the ambulance had arrived, a crowd of onlookers had gathered. 救护车赶到时, 围观的人已经很多了.
only
/ 5EUnlI; `onlI/ adj [attrib 作定语]  1 with no other(s) of the same group, style, etc existing or present; sole 唯一的; 仅有的: She was the only person able to do it. 她是唯一能做那事的人. * His only answer was a grunt. 他只咕哝了一声算是回答了. * This is the only painting in this style that we have. 这种风格的画我们仅有这一幅. * We were the only people there. 只有我们在那里.  2 (infml 口) most worth considering; best 最值得考虑的; 最好的: She's the only woman for the job. 她是最适合做这一工作的人. * She says Italy is the only place to go for a holiday. 她说意大利是度假的最佳去处.  3 (idm 习语) one and only => one1. an only `child child having no brothers or sisters 独生子女: My mother was an only child. 我母亲是独生女. * Only children are sometimes spoilt. 独生子女有时被宠坏了.
only
/ 5EUnlI; `onlI/ adv  1 (modifies a word or phrase and is placed close to it in written or formal spoken style; in informal speech, stress may show which word, etc is modified, so that only may have various positions 可修饰一词或词组, 在书面语或正式演说体中only的位置应接近所修饰的词语; 在口语中因可用重音表明所修饰的词语, 故only的位置不拘) and no one or nothing else; solely 只; 仅; 仅仅: I only saw `Mary, ie I saw Mary and no one else. 我只看见玛丽了（没看见其他人）. * (fml 文) I saw only Mary. 我仅见到玛丽. * I only `saw Mary, ie I saw her but I didn't speak to her. 我只是看见玛丽了（但没有跟她说话）. * Only `members may use the bar. 只有会员才可使用这酒吧. * Only `five people were hurt in the accident; the rest were uninjured. 事故中仅五人受伤, 其余皆无恙. * He only lives just round the `corner. 他就住在附近. * We only waited a few `minutes but it seemed like hours. 我们只等了几分钟, 但觉得像几小时. * Women only, eg on a sign or poster 女子专用 * We can only guess (ie We cannot be certain about) what happened. 我们只能猜测发生了什麽事.  2 (idm 习语) for X's eyes only => eye1. if only => if. not only...but also both...and 不但...而且...: He not only read the book, but also remembered what he read. 他不仅读过这本书, 还记得内容. only have eyes for sb/have eyes only for sb => eye. only `just (a) not long ago/before 刚刚: We've only just arrived. 我们刚到. * I've only just moved to London. 我刚刚搬到伦敦. (b) almost not; scarcely 差一点没; 几乎不: He only just caught the train. 他差点没赶上火车. * I've enough milk for the coffee  but only just. 我的牛奶够喝咖啡用的--刚刚够. only to do sth (used to indicate sth that happens immediately afterwards, esp sth that causes surprise, disappointment, relief, etc 用以指随即发生的事, 尤指使人惊讶、 失望、 放心等的事) 反而; 却: I arrived at the shop only to find I'd left all my money at home. 我到商店却发现钱全落在家了. only too (with an adj or pp 与形容词或过去分词连用) very 很; 非常; 十分: I shall be only too pleased to get home. 我要回到家里就非常高兴. * That's only too true, I'm afraid, ie really true, and not untrue as the speaker might have hoped or wanted. 我看这是真事（说话者但愿并非真事）. you're only young `once (saying 谚) let young people have what enjoyment and freedom they can get, because they will have to work and worry later in their lives 青春只一度: Enjoy the disco  you're only young once. 尽情跳起迪斯科--须知青春只一度.
only
/ 5EUnlI; `onlI/ conj (infml 口) (a) except that; but 只是; 但是; 可是: I'd love to come, only I have to work. 我倒是很愿意来, 但是我还得工作呢. * This book's very good, only it's rather expensive. 这书很好, 只是太贵了点. * He's always making promises, only he never keeps them. 他总是许愿, 不过从不兑现. (b) were it not for the fact that 要不然; 要不是: He would probably do well in the examination only he gets very nervous. 他要不是考试很紧张, 成绩可能不错.
ono
/ 9EU en 5EU; 9o Zn `o/ abbr 缩写 =  (Brit) (esp in classified advertisements) or near offer （尤指分类广告中）或略低於此价, 可还价: lady's bike 25 ono, ie the seller might accept 20 坤车25英镑, 可还价.
onomatopoeia
/ 9CnE9mAtE5pIE; 9BnE9mAtE`piE/ n [U] combination of sounds in a word that imitates or suggests what the word refers to eg hiss, cuckoo, thud 拟声; 象声词（如hiss、 cuckoo、 thud）. 
onomatopoeic
/- 5pi:Ik; -`piIk/ adj: `Sizzle' and `hush' are onomatopoeic words. sizzle和hush是象声词.
onrush
/ 5CnrQF; `Bn9rQF/ n [sing] (fml 文) strong forward rush or flow 猛冲; 急流: an onrush of water 水的奔流 * the onrush of powerful feelings 强烈感情的抒发.
onset
/ 5Cnset; `Bn9sZt/ n [sing] vigorous beginning (esp of sth unpleasant) （爆发性的）开始（尤指不愉快的事）: the onset of winter 冬天的突然降临 * the onset of glandular fever 腺热病的发作.
onshore
/ 5CnFR:(r); `Bn9FRr/ adj [usu attrib 通常作定语], adv (a) (of wind) blowing from the sea towards the land （指风）向岸（的）, 向陆（的）: an onshore breeze 向岸微风. (b) on or near the shore 在岸上（的）; 近岸（的）: an onshore development 近海的开发.
onside
/ 9Cn5saId; 9Bn`saId/ adj [usu pred 通常作表语], adv (sport 体) (of a player in football, hockey, etc) in a position where the ball may legally be played (ie behind the ball or with the necessary number of opponents between the player and the goal) （指足球、 曲棍球等运动中的球员）不越位, 非越位: He was definitely onside when he scored that goal. 他射门得分时, 显然并未越位. * The referee declared him onside. 裁判宣布他没有越位. Cf 参看 offside1.
onslaught
/ 5CnslR:t; `Bn9slRt/ n ~ (on sb/sth) fierce attack 猛攻: They survived an onslaught by tribesmen. 他们承受住了部落人发起的一次猛攻. * (fig 比喻) an onslaught on government housing policies 对政府住房政策的猛烈抨击.
onto (also on to)
/ 5CntE; `BntE, before vowels and finally 於元音前及末尾处读作 5Cntu:; `Bntu/ prep  1 moving to a position on (a surface) 移到（某物表面）上: move the books onto the second shelf 把书挪到第二格 * step out of the train onto the platform 从火车上下到月台上 * Water was dripping onto the floor. 水正滴到地板上. * The crowd ran onto the pitch. 群众都跑到球场上去了. * The child climbed up onto his father's shoulders. 孩子爬到他爸爸的肩膀上了. Cf 参看 off3 1.  2 (phr v) be onto sb (a) (infml 口) pursue sb in order to find out about his illegal activities 追查某人的违法活动: The police are onto him about the stolen paintings. 警方正在追查他与被盗画的事. (b) be talking to sb in order to inform him of sth or persuade him to do sth 与某人谈话告知某事或劝其做某事物: Have you been onto the solicitor yet? 你跟律师谈过了吗? * My mother's been onto me for ages about the mess in my room. 我母亲早就怪我把自己的房间搞得乌七八糟. Cf 参看 get onto sb (get). be onto sth have some information or evidence that could lead to an important discovery 有潜在重大发现的信息或证据: When did you realize you were onto something really big? 你什麽时候知道你已掌握了重大线索?
ontology
/ Cn5tClEdVI; Bn`tBlEdVI/ n [U] (philosophy 哲) branch of metaphysics that deals with the nature ofexistence 本体论; 实体论. 
ontological
/ 9CntE5lCdVIkl;9BntE`lBdVIkEl/ adj: ontological speculation 本体论的演绎.
onus
/ 5EUnEs; `onEs/ n the onus [sing] (fml 文) duty or responsibility (for doing sth); burden 职责; 责任; 负担: the onus of bringing up five children 抚养五个孩子的责任 * The onus of proof rests/lies with you, ie You must prove what you say. 证明你所言属实的责任在你.
onward
/ 5CnwEd; `BnwLd/ adj [attrib 作定语] (esp fml 较文) directed or moving forward 向前的; 前进的: an onward march, movement, etc 前进、 前移 * the onward march of time 时间的流逝. 
onward (also onwards / 5CnwEdz; `BnwLdz/) 
adv: The shop is open from lunchtimeonwards. 该店午後开始营业. * move steadily onwards 稳定前移. =>Usage at forward2 用法见 forward2.
onyx
/ 5CnIks; `BnIks/ n [U] stone like marble that has different coloured layers in it, used for ornaments, etc 缟玛瑙: [attrib 作定语] an onyx paperweight 缟玛瑙镇纸.
oodles
/ 5u:dlz; `udlz/ n [pl] ~ (of sth) (infml 口) great amounts (of sth); lots (of sth) 大量; 很多: oodles of hot water 大量的热水 * oodles of money 很多钱.
oomph
/ Umf; Jmf/ n (infml 口) energy; enthusiasm; sex-appeal 精力; 热情; 性感: Marilyn Monroe had lots of oomph. 玛丽莲·梦露十分性感.
ooze
/ u:z; uz/ v  1 [Ipr, Ip] ~ from/out of sth; ~ out/away (of thick liquids) come or flow out slowly （指浓稠液体）慢慢流出: All the toothpaste had oozed out. 牙膏全都慢慢流了出来. * Black oil was oozing out of the engine. 发动机渗出了黑油. * Blood was still oozing from the wound. 伤口仍在渗血. * (fig 比喻) Their courage was oozing away. 他们的勇气慢慢消失.  2 [Ipr, Tn] ~ (with sth) allow (sth) to come out in this way 使（某物）慢慢流出: toast oozing with butter 渗著黄油的烤面包片 * The wound was oozing pus. 伤口在流脓. * (fig 比喻) She was simply oozing (with) charm. 她浑身散发著魅力. * They oozed confidence, ie showed it freely. 他们充满了信心. =>Usage at drip1 用法见 drip1.
ooze
/ u:z; uz/ n  1 [U] soft liquid mud, esp at the bottom of a river, lake, pond, etc 泥浆, 软泥（尤指河、 湖、 塘...底的）.  2 [sing] (fml 文) slow flow 缓慢的流动: the ooze of pus from a wound 脓自伤口之渗出.
co-op, co op
/ 5kEU Cp; `ko 9Bp/ n (infml 口)  1 [C] co-operative 合作社: a wine produced by the local growers' co-op 本地种植者合作社所生产的葡萄酒.  2 the Co-op [sing] (in Britain) (shop or supermarket belonging to a) large retail chain founded originally to provide low-priced goods and share out its profits amongst purchasers （英国的）消费合作社（大型廉价零售网, 可使顾客分享其利润）; 隶属於消费合作社的商店或超级市场: He does all his shopping at the Co-op. 他无论什麽东西都在消费合作社购买.
op
/ Cp; Bp/ n (infml 口) = operation 3.
op (also Op) 
abbr 缩写 = opus: Beethoven's Piano Sonata No 30 in E major, Op 109 贝多芬E大调第30号钢琴奏鸣曲, 作品第109号.
op art
/ 5Cp B:t; `Bp Brt/ (also optical art) form of modern abstract art using geometrical patterns that produce optical illusions 光效应艺术（利用几何图形产生视幻觉的抽象艺术）.
opacity
/ EU5pAsEtI; o`pAsEtI/ (also opaqueness) n [U]quality of being opaque 不透明性: the opacity of frosted glass 磨砂玻璃的不透明性.
opal
/ 5EUpl; `opl/ n bluish-white or milky-white semi-precious stone, often used in jewellery, in which changes of colour are seen 蛋白石: a bracelet made of opals 蛋白石手镯 * [attrib 作定语] an opal ring 蛋白石戒指.
opalescent
/ 9EUpE5lesnt; 9opl`Zsnt/ adj (fml 文) changing colour like an opal; iridescent 色彩变幻的; 似彩虹的: an opalescent silky material 色彩变幻的丝织物.
opaque
/ EU5peIk; o`pek/ adj  1 not allowing light to pass through; not transparent 不透明的; 不透光的: opaque glass 不透明的玻璃 * an opaque lens 不透光的镜片.  2 (of a statement, piece of writing, etc) not clear; difficult to understand （指言语、 写作等）不清晰的, 难懂的, 意义不明的: I felt his report was deliberately opaque. 我觉得他的报告故意含糊其辞. 
opaquely 
adv. opaqueness (also opacity) n [U]: the opaqueness of her reasoning 她推理上的含混.
OPEC
/ 5EUpek; `o9pZk/ abbr 缩写 = Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries 石油输出国组织.
open
/ 5EUpEn; `opEn/ adj  1 allowing things or people to go or be taken in, out or through; not closed 开著的: leave the door open 让门开著 * The door burst open and the children rushed in. 门突然撞开了, 孩子们闯了进来. * sleep in a room with the windows open 在窗户敞开的屋里睡觉 * with both eyes open 睁著双眼 * The dog escaped through the open gate. 那狗穿过敞著的大门逃走了.  2 [usu attrib 通常作定语] not enclosed, fenced in or blocked 敞开的; 未围起的; 未堵塞的; 开阔的; 空旷的: He prefers open fires to stoves or radiators. 他喜欢用明火取暖, 不喜欢炉子或暖气. * open country, ie without forests, buildings, etc 空旷的郊野 * open fields 田野 * an open stretch of moor 一片空旷的沼泽 * crack open a nut 弄开坚果 * break open a safe 破开保险柜.  3 [usupred 通常作表语] ready for business; admitting customers or visitors 营业; 办公; （顾客或观众等）可进入: The banks aren't open yet. 银行尚未开始营业. * The shop isn't open on Sundays. 这个商店星期日休息. * Doors open (eg of a theatre) at 7.00 pm. 下午7时开门（如剧院）. * Is the new school open yet? 那所新校开学了吗? * She declared the festival open. 她宣布庆祝会开始. * He kept two bank accounts open. 他有两个银行户头可用.  4 (a) spread out; unfolded 伸开的; 展开的; 开放的: The flowers are all open now. 现在花儿都开了. * The book lay open on the table. 那本书在桌上摊开放著. (b) not fastened; undone 未系住的; 解开的; 松开的: an open shirt 没系钮扣的衬衫 * a blouse open at the neck 敞领口的女衬衫 * His coat was open. 他的大衣敞开著.  5 [attrib 作定语] not covered in or over 没覆盖的; 没遮掩的; 裸露著的: an open car, ie one with no roof or with a roof that is folded back 敞篷汽车 * an open wound, ie one in which the skin is broken or damaged 开放性创伤 * He has open sores all over his arms. 他的胳膊上长著烂疮. * an open drain/sewer 排水[污水]明沟.  6 ~ (to sb/sth) that anyone can enter, visit, etc; public 公开的;任何人都可以（进入、 参观等）的; 公共的: an open competition, championship, scholarship 公开的比赛、 冠军赛、 奖学金 * This garden is open to the public. 这座花园向公众开放. * She was tried in open court, ie with the public being freely admitted to hear the trial. 她受法庭公开审讯.  7 (a) not kept hidden or secret; known to all 不隐秘的; 不保密的; 众所周知的: an open quarrel, scandal, etc 公开的争吵、 丑闻等 * the lovers' open display of affection 情人的坦诚示爱. (b) willing to talk; honest; frank 愿意谈话的; 诚实的; 坦率的: an open character 直爽的性格 * He was quite open about his reasons for leaving. 他毫不隐瞒自己离去的原因.  8 not finally decided or settled 未做最後决定的; 尚未解决的:Let's leave the matter open. 这件事先悬著吧. * Is the job/vacancy/position still open (ie available, unfilled)? 那工作[空缺/位置]还接受申请吗?  9 [usu attrib 通常作定语] (of cloth, etc) with wide spaces between the threads （指布等）稀疏的, 稀松的: an open texture/weave 稀松织法.  10 (idm 习语) be an open `secret be known tomany people, though not publicly or officially acknowledged已是公开的秘密: Their love affair is an open secret. 他们的风流韵事是公开的秘密. be/lay oneself (wide) open to sth behave so that one is likely to receive (esp) criticism, etc 使自己易受（尤指）批评等: Don't lay yourself open to attack. 不要让自己轻易受人攻击. * You're laying yourself wide open to accusations of dishonesty. 你这样做就是让人指责你不诚实. be ,open to `offer/`offers be willing to consider a price to be offered by a buyer 欢迎开价: We haven't decided on a price but we're open to offers. 价钱未定, 欢迎顾主开价. have/keep an open `mind (about/on sth) be willing to listen to or accept new ideas, consider other people's suggestions, etc 愿听取、 接受或考虑别人的意见、 想法等: I'm not convinced your idea will work, but I'll keep an open mind for the moment. 我还没想通是否你的意见可行, 不过我先考虑一下. in the open `air not inside a house or building; outside 在户外; 在露天: picnics in the open air 露天野餐 * sleeping in the open air 露宿. keep one's `ears/`eyes open be alert and quick to hear or notice things 留心听[看]; 密切注意. keep an eye open/out => eye1. keep one's eyes open/ peeled/ skinned => eye1. keep open `house offer hospitality to visitors at all times 好客; 随时接待来宾. keep/leave one's options open => option. keep a weather eye open => weather1. leave the door open => leave1. an open `book person who is easily understood and very frank 直爽而容易了解的人: His mind is an open book. 他胸无城府. open `Sesame (magic words used in one of the Arabian Nights stories to cause a door to open 《天方夜谭》故事中用以叫开门的咒语). an open sesame (to sth) an easier way of gaining sth that is usu difficult to obtain 可得到（通常指难以得到的）某事物的捷径或窍门: Being the boss's daughter is not an open sesame to every well-paid job in the firm. 作为老板的女儿并不是获得本公司任何优薪职位的包票. open to sb possible for or available to sb ...可供某人取舍; 某人可有...: It seems to me that there are only two options open to her. 我觉得她只有两种选择. open to sth willing to receive sth 乐於接受某事物: open to suggestions 乐於听取建议 * open to conviction, ie willing to be persuaded about sth 愿听取有说服力的不同意见. throw sth open (to sb) make sth available to everybody 使大家可接触或获得某事物: throw the debate open to the audience 让听众参予辩论 * throw one's house open to the public 敞开家门接待公众. wide open => wide. with one's eyes open => eye1. with open `arms with great affection or enthusiasm 热烈地; 热情地: He welcomed us with open arms. 他热情地欢迎我们.
the open 
n [sing]  1 open space or country; the open air 户外; 野外; 露天: The children love playing out in the open. 孩子们喜欢在户外玩耍. Cf 参看 in the open air.  2 (idm 习语) bring sth/be/come (out) in(to) the `open make (esp secret plans, ideas, etc) known publicly; be/become known publicly 公开（尤指秘密计画、 想法等）; 人人皆知: Now the scandal is out in the open, the President will have a lot of questions to answer. 由於丑事已公开, 总统有许多问题要答覆.
openly 
adv without secrecy; honestly; publicly 公然地; 坦率地; 公开地: discuss a subject openly 坦率讨论某题目 * go somewhere openly, ie where one might be expected to go secretly 公开到某处.
openness 
n [U] honesty; frankness 真诚; 坦率: They were surprised by her openness when talking about her private life. 她谈起私生活时非常坦率, 大家都很吃惊.
open-air 
adj [attrib 作定语] (taking place) in the open air; outside 露天的; 户外的: an ,open-air `swimming-pool 室外游泳池 * an ,open-air `party 露天聚会.
open-and-shut 
adj completely straightforward and obvious 显然的; 明显的: As far as I can see the whole matter is open-and-shut. 我看整件事是一清二楚. * He's obviously guilty  it's an open-and-shut case. 他显然有罪--此案昭然若揭.
opencast 
adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] (of mines or mining) at or from a level near the earth's surface （指矿或采矿）露天开采的: opencast coal-mining 露天采煤. Cf 参看 deep-mined (deep2).
open cheque 
one that may be cashed at the bank on which it is drawn; cheque that is not crossed (cross2 4) 普通支票; 非划线支票.
open day 
day when the public may visit a place normally closed to them 开放日（接待公众参观之日, 平时该处不对外开放）: an open day at the village school 该乡村学校的开放日.
open-ended 
adj without any limits, restrictions or aims set in advance 无限制的; 无预期目标的: an ,open-ended `contract 敞口合同 * an ,open-ended discussion 自由讨论.
open-eyed 
adj (a) with open eyes, as in surprise 睁大眼睛的（表示惊讶）: open-eyed in terror 吓得目瞪口呆. (b) watchful; alert 警觉的; 机警的; 警惕的.
open-handed 
adj giving freely; generous 慷慨的; 大方的. 
open-handedly 
adv. 
open-handedness 
n [U].
open-hearted 
adj sincere; kind 真诚的; 善良的.
open-heart surgery 
(medical 医) surgical operation on the heart while blood is kept flowing by machine 体外循环心脏手术.
open letter 
letter, usu of protest or comment, addressed to a person or group, but intended to be made public, esp by being printed in a newspaper 公开信: The students wrote an open letter to the Minister of Education. 学生们给教育部长写了一封公开信.
open-minded 
adj willing to consider new ideas; unprejudiced 愿接受新思想的; 无偏见的: He wished his parents were more open-minded on political issues. 他希望父母在政治问题上开通一些.
open-mouthed
/ -maUTd; -`maJTd/ showing great surprise, etc 目瞪口呆的; 吃惊的: The child stared open-mouthed at the huge cake. 那孩子惊奇地瞪　大蛋糕.
open-plan 
adj (of a building) with few interior walls （指建筑物）开敞布置的: the lack of privacy in an ,open-plan `office 在开敞布置的办公室里私人环境之不足.
open prison 
prison with fewer restrictions than usual on prisoners' movements, etc 开放式监狱（对犯人行动限制较少者）.
open question 
matter on which different views are possible; question that is not yet decided or answered 可自由发表意见的问题; 尚未解决的问题: How many people will lose their jobs is an open question. 有多少人将要失业, 这一问题尚无定论.
open sandwich 
slice of bread with meat, cheese, etc on top 单片三明治（一片面包上有肉、 乾酪等）: a Danish open sandwich 丹麦式单片三明治.
the open sea 
area of sea that is not closed in by land 外海; 公海: Sail in and out of the bays  not on the open sea. 在港湾内外航行--不在公海上.
the open season 
period of the year when certain fish and animals may be legally killed or hunted for sport （渔猎）开放季节: October to February is the open season for pheasants in Britain. 在英国十月至二月是猎雉的开放季节.
the Open University 
(Brit) university whose students study chiefly from home through correspondence and special TV and radio programmes 开放大学（学生通过函授和电视及电台节目学习）.
open verdict 
jury's verdict that does not specify what action or crime caused a person's death 存疑裁决（陪审团对死因不详案的裁决）.
open vowel 
(phonetics 语音) vowel made with the tongue lowered considerably from the roof of the mouth, eg / B:/,/ C/ 开元音（发音时舌位较低）如 / B:/、/ C/.
open-work 
n [U] pattern (in metal, lace, etc) with spaces between threads or strips （金属, 饰边等）透雕细工, 网状细工: [attrib 作定语] open-work lace 网眼饰边 * open-work wrought iron 透雕细工锻铁.
open
/ 5EUpEn; `opEn/ v  1 (a) [I, Ip] become open; be opened 开; 打开; 张开: Does the window open inwards or outwards? 这窗户是朝里开的还是朝外开的? (b) [Tn, Tn.pr] cause (sth) to be open; unfasten 打开（某物）; 使松开: Open your coat. 你宽宽大衣吧. * open a box, parcel, envelope, etc 打开箱子、 包裹、 信封等 * She opened the door for me to come in/to let me in. 她开门让我进去. * open the window a crack/fraction/bit/little, ie open it slightly 把窗户稍稍打开.  2 [Tn, Tn.pr] cut or make a passage through or opening in (sth) 穿过（某物）开辟通道; 在（某物）上开孔: open a mine, well, tunnel, etc 开矿、 打井、 凿隧道 * open a new road through a forest 开辟一条穿过森林的新路.  3 [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.p] ~ (sth) (out) (cause sth to) spread out; unfold （使某物）展开, 铺开, 张开: The flowers are opening (out). 花都开了. * open a book, a newspaper, etc 打开书、 报等 * open (out) a map on the table 在桌上摊开地图 * Open your hand  I know you're hiding something. 你把手张开--我知道你手里藏著东西呢.  4 (a) [Tn] start (sth) 开始（某事物）: open an account, eg at a bank 开户头 * open a meeting, a debate, etc 开会、 开辩论会. (b) [I, Tn] (cause sth to) be ready for business, admit users or visitors, etc （使某事物）开张, 营业, 开放: Another supermarket opened last week. 上星期又有一家超级市场开张了. * Banks don't open on Sundays. 银行星期日不办公. * open a business, new shop, hospital, etc 开公司、 新商店、 医院等. (c) [Tn] ceremonially declare (a building, etc) to be open 在仪式上宣布（某建筑物等）开始使用: open a garden fete 在仪式上宣布游园义卖会开始 * The Queen opens Parliament. 女王宣布议会开会.  5 (idm 习语) the heavens opened => heaven. open one's/sb's eyes (to sth) make one/sb realize sth that surprises one/him 使自己[某人]了解到意想不到的事物; 长见识: Foreign travel opened his eyes to poverty for the first time. 他一到外国才初次见识到什麽是贫穷. open `fire (at/on sb/sth) start shooting 开火: He ordered his men to open fire. 他命令士兵开火. open the floodgates (of sth) release a great force of emotion, destruction, rebellion, etc previously held under control 打开闸门（释放出感情、 破坏、 反叛等的能量）. open one's `heart/`mind to sb express or discuss one's feelings or ideas freely 开诚相见; 倾心吐胆.  6 (phr v) open into/onto sth give access to sth; lead to sth; allow one to reach sth 通向某处: This door opens onto the garden. 这道门通往花园. * The two rooms open into one another. 这两个房间有门相通. open out (a) become wider; become visible 打开; 张开; 展现; 显示: The road opened out into a dual carriageway. 这条路已扩展成了复式车行道. * The view opened out in front of us as the fog cleared. 雾一消散景色就呈现在我们眼前了. (b) develop (in personality, etc) （个性等）形成, 发展: She opened out a lot while she was staying with us. 她与我们相处期间个性已强多了. open up (infml 口) talk freely and openly 畅谈: After a few drinks he began to open up a bit. 他喝了几杯酒话就多起来了. open (sth) up; (a) (cause sth to) open （使某物）打开, 张开: Coughing like that might open up your wound. 你那样咳嗽会把伤口震开的. (b) (cause sth to) be available for development, production, etc （使某物）供开发, 生产: New mines are opening up. 新矿正在开发. * open up undeveloped land, new territory, etc 开发未开发的地区等 * His stories opened up new worlds of the imagination. 他的小说开拓了想像力新天地. (c) (cause sth to) beginbusiness （使某事物）开业, 开张: open up a new restaurant开一家新餐厅 * He never opens up shop on a Sunday. 星期日他的商店从不营业. open sth up unwrap, undo sth; unlock (a room, door, etc) 解开、 拆开某物; 打开（房间、 门等）: open up a package 打开包裹 * open up the boot of a car 开开汽车的行李箱 * open up an unused room 打开未用过的房间 * `Open up!' (ie `Unlock the door!') shouted the police officer. ｀开门!＇警察喊道. open (sth) with sth start with sth 以某事物开始: The story opens with a murder. 这故事以一件谋杀案开始. * He opened the conference with a speech. 会议首先由他致词.
opener
/ 5EUpnE(r); `opEnL/ n (usu in compounds 通常用以构成复合词)  1 person or (esp) thing that opens 开启的人或（尤指）工具: a `tin-opener * a `bottle-opener.  2 (idm 习语) for `openers (US infml 口) for a start; as a beginning 作为开始: For openers we'll get rid of this old furniture. 我们首先要把这些旧家具搬走.
opening
/ 5EUpnIN; `opEnIN/ n  1 [C] way in or out; open space; gap （进出的）通路; 开口; 孔; 洞: an opening in a hedge, fence, etc 树篱、 篱笆等上的豁口 * an opening in the clouds 云中的缝隙.  2 [C esp sing 尤作单数] beginning 开始; 开端: the opening of a book, speech, film, etc 书、 演说、 影片等的开头.  3 [sing] process of becoming or making open 开; 张开: the opening of a flower 花的开放 * the opening of a new library 新图书馆的开幕.  4 [C] ceremony to celebrate (a public building, etc) being ready for use 庆祝（公共建筑物等）开始使用的仪式: Many attended the opening of the new sports centre. 很多人参加了新体育中心的开始使用典礼.  5 [C] (a) position (in a business or firm) which is open or vacant （公司等的）空缺: an opening in an advertising agency 广告公司的空缺 * There are few openings in publishing for new graduates. 出版业中几乎没有给新毕业生的空缺. (b) good opportunity to do or talk about sth; favourable conditions 良机; 有利的环境: excellent openings for trade 做生意的大好机会 * The last speaker gave me the opening I was waiting for. 最後的发言者给了我等待已久的讲话机会.
opening 
adj [attrib 作定语] first 首先的; 第一个的; 开头的: his opening remarks 他的开场白 * the opening scene of a film 电影开始的镜头.
opening night 
night on which a new play/film is performed/shown to the public for the first time and to which critics are invited （戏剧或电影的）首次夜场或晚场（邀请评论界人士参加）: The princess attended the opening night of the opera. 公主观看了那歌剧首次演出的夜场.
opening-time 
n time at which public houses open and begin to serve drinks （酒店的）开始营业时间.
opera
/ 5CprE; `BpErE/ n  1 [C] play in which words are sung to a musical accompaniment 歌剧（剧本）: an opera by Wagner 瓦格纳的歌剧 * Verdi's later operas 威尔地的後期歌剧.  2 [U] dramatic works of this kind as entertainment, an art form, etc （演出的）歌剧作品; 歌剧艺术: We're very fond of opera. 我们很喜爱歌剧. * sing in comic opera 演唱喜歌剧 * grand (ie serious) opera 大歌剧 * light (ie not serious) opera 轻歌剧 * tickets for the opera 歌剧票 * [attrib 作定语] the operaseason 歌剧演出季节.  3 [C] company performing opera歌剧团: The Vienna State Opera 维也纳国家歌剧院.
operatic
/ 9CpE5rtIk; 9BpE`rAtIk/ adj of or for anopera 歌剧的; 适於歌剧的: operatic music, singers, scores,arias 歌剧音乐、 演员、 总谱、 咏叹调. 
operatically
/-klI; -klI/ adv.
opera-glasses 
n [pl] small binoculars for use in the theatre （观剧用的）小型双筒望远镜.
opera-house 
n theatre for performances of operas 歌剧院.
modus operandi
/ 9mEUdEs 9CpE5rndi:; `modEs9BpE`rAndi/ (Latin 拉) (a) person's method of dealing with a task （个人的）做法, 工作方法. (b) way in which a thing operates 操作法.
operate
/ 5CpEreIt; `BpE9ret/ v  1 (a) [I] (fml 文) work; be in action 工作; 运转: This machine operates night and day. 这台机器日夜运转. * The lift was not operating properly. 电梯有些失灵了. (b) [Tn] cause (a machine, etc) to work; control 开动（机器等）; 操纵; 操作: operate machinery 操纵机器 * He operates the lift. 他是开电梯的. * The kettle is operated by electricity. 这水壶是电热的.  2 [I, Ipr, It] have or produce an effect; be in action 有效; 起作用; 发生影响: The system operates in five countries. 有五个国家实施这种体制. * The new law operates to our advantage. 新法规对我们有利. * Several causes operated to bring about the war. 那场战争的起因有几个.  3 [Ipr, Tn] ~ (from sth) do business; manageor direct (sth) 经营; 管理或掌管（某事物）: The company operates from offices in London. 那公司由设在伦敦的办事处管理. * They operate three factories and a huge warehouse. 他们管著三家工厂和一个大仓库.  4 [I, Ipr] ~ (on sb) (for sth) perform a surgical operation 动手术: The doctors decided to operate (on her) immediately. 医生决定马上（给她）动手术.  5 [I, Ipr] (of soldiers, the police, etc) carry out raids, patrols, etc （指士兵、 警方等）出击、 巡逻等: bombers operating from bases in the North 从北方各空军基地起飞的轰炸机 * Police speed traps are operating on this motorway. 这条高速公路上有超速监测器.
operable
/ 5CpErEbl; `BpErEbl/ adj that can be treated by means of an operation 可动手术的: operable diseases of the chest 可用手术治疗的胸部疾病 * The tumour is operable. 这肿瘤可动手术割除.
operating system 
controlling computer program that organizes the running of a number of other programs at the same time 操作系统.
operating-table 
n table on which surgical operations are performed 手术台: The patient died on the operating table. 病人死在手术台上了.
operating-theatre 
n (also `theatre, esp US `operatingroom) room in a hospital used for surgical operations 手术室.
operation
/ 9CpE5reIFn; 9BpE`reFEn/ n  1 [U] way in which sth works; working 运转; 操作; 工作: I can use a word processor but I don't understand its operation. 我能使用文字处理机, 但不了解其运转机制.  2 [C] activity, often involving several people and/or spread over a period of time 行动: mount a rescue operation 发起营救行动 * at each stage of the massive police operation 在警方大规模行动的每一阶段上 * The entire operation will take about five days. 整个行动约需时五日.  3 (also op) [C] ~ (on sb) (for sth); ~ (to do sth) (medical 医) action performed by a surgeon on any part of the body, to treat or remove by cutting a diseased or an injured part 手术: undergo an operation for appendicitis 接受阑尾切除手术 * perform an operation to amputate his leg 把他的一条腿截除 * a liver transplant operation 肝脏移植手术.  4 [C] business company 公司: a huge multinational electronics operation 一家大规模的跨国电子公司.  5 (a) [C usu pl 通常作复数] (also ops) movement of ships, troops, aircraft, etc in war or during training （作战或训练中的）军事行动, 作战行动: the officer in charge of operations 军事行动指挥官. (b) Operation [sing] (used as part of a code name for military campaigns 用作军事行动代号的一部分): Operation Overlord 领主行动. (c) [C usu pl 通常作复数] planned campaign in industry, business, etc （工商业等的）有计画的业务活动: involved in building, banking, business operations 经营建筑业、 银行业、 商业 * operations research, ie study of business operations to improve efficiency in industry运筹学.  6 [C] (mathematics 数) addition, multiplication, subtraction, division, etc 运算.  7 (idm 习语) be in operation; bring sth/come into operation (cause sth to) be/become effective （使某事物）生效, 起作用: When does the plan come into operation? 这项计画什麽时候实施? * Is this rule in operation yet? 这条规则生效了吗?
operational
/ -FEnl; -FEnl/ adj (fml 文)  1 of, for or used in operations 操作的; 行动的; 手术的; 公司的; 军事行动的; 交易上的; 运算上的: early operational problems行动初期的问题 * operational costs/expenditure, ie money needed for operating (machines, etc) 操作成本[费用].  2 ready for use; ready to act 即可使用的; 即可行动的: The telephone is fully operational again. 电话又完全可以使用了. * The squadron is not yet operational. 飞行中队尚未能马上行动.
operations room 
room from which military operations are controlled 作战指挥室.
operative
/ 5CpErEtIv; ?@ -reIt-; `BpE9retIv/ adj (fml 文)  1 [usu pred 通常作表语] operating; effective; in use 操作; 有效; 使用中: This law becomes operative on 12 May. 此法令自5月12日起生效. * The station will be operative again in January. 该车站将於一月份恢复使用. * The oil rig is now fully operative. 石油钻塔现全面开工.  2 (idm 习语) the operative word the most significant word (in a phrase, etc that has just been used) （刚用过的）最重要的词, 最关键的词: The boss is hopping mad about it  and `mad' is the operative word. 老板对此事暴跳如雷--｀暴跳如雷＇这个成语在句中最重要.
operative 
n (fml 文)  1 worker, esp a manual one 工作者; （尤指）体力劳动者, 工人: factory operatives 工厂工人.  2 secret agent; spy 特务; 间谍: undercover operatives 密探.
operator
/ 5CpEreItE(r); `BpE9retL/ n  1 person who operates equipment, a machine, etc （设备、 机器等的）操作者: a lift operator 电梯操作员 * a computer operator 计算机操作员.  2 person who operates a telephone switchboard at the exchange 电话接线员: Dial 100 for the operator. 拨100找接线员.  3 person who operates or owns a business or an industry (esp a private one) 经营者（尤指私人工商业的）: a private operator in civil aviation 私营民航企业家 * Our holiday was cancelled when the travel operator went bankrupt. 旅行社破产了, 我们度假的事取消了.  4 (infml esp derog 口, 尤作贬义) person acting in the specified (esp cunning) way 有某种（尤指狡滑的）行为的人: He's a smooth/slick/shrewd/clever operator. 他是个圆滑的[狡滑的/精明的/聪明的]人.
operetta
/ 9CpE5retE; 9BpE`rZtE/ n short light musical comedy 轻歌剧.
ophthalmic
/ Cf5WAlmIk; Bf`WAlmIk/ adj (medical 医) of or for the eye （为）眼睛的: ophthalmic surgery 眼外科.
ophthalmic optician 
= optician 2.
ophthalmology
/ 9CfWAl5mClEdVI; 9BfWAl`mBlEdVI/ n [U] (medical 医) scientific study of the eye and its diseases 眼科学.
ophthalmologist
/ -lEdVIst; -lEdVIst/ n person specializing in ophthalmology 眼科学家; 眼科医生: the ophthalmologist at our local eye clinic 我们地方眼科诊所的眼科医生.
ophthalmoscope
/ Cf5WAlmEskEUp; Bf`WAlmE9skop/ n (medical 医) instrument for examining the eye closely, having a mirror with a hole in the centre 检眼镜; 眼底镜.
opiate
/ 5EUpIEt; `opI9Et/ n (fml 文) drug containing opium, used to relieve pain or to help sb sleep 鸦片制剂; 麻醉剂: become addicted to opiates 对鸦片制剂上瘾 * (fig derog 比喻, 贬) the opiate of all-day television 终日对电视的沉迷.
opinion
/ E5pInIEn; E`pInjEn/ n  1 [C] ~ (of/about sb/sth) belief or judgement (about sb/sth) not necessarily based on fact or knowledge 意见; 看法; 主张: political opinions 政见 * What's your opinion of the new President? 你对新总统有什麽看法? * The chairman's opinion should be sought. 应该徵求主席的意见. * He was asked to give his honest opinion. 已请他直言不讳发表意见.  2 [U] beliefs or views of a group; what people in general feel 集体的意见或看法; 舆论: Opinion is shifting in favour of the new scheme. 舆论正逐渐转向支持新计画. * The project seems excellent, but local opinion is against it. 该项目极佳, 但地方舆论却表示反对.  3 [C] professional estimate or advice 专业性的评估或意见: get a lawyer's opinion on the question 请教律师对这问题的意见 * You'd better get a second opinion before you let that man take out all your teeth. 先别让那个人把你的牙都拔掉, 最好再徵求一下别人的意见.  4 (idm 习语) be of the opinion that... (fml 文) believe or think that... 主张...; 认为...: I'm of the opinion that he is right. 我认为他对. one's considered opinion => consider. have a good, bad, high, low, etc opinion of sb/sth think well, badly, etc of sb/sth 对某人[某事物]有好感、 恶感、 高的或低的评价等: The boss has a very high opinion of her. 老板很器重她. * She has a rather poor opinion of your written work. 她认为你的书面作业不太好. in my, your, etc opinion it is my, your, etc view or feeling that 按照我的、 你的...看法: In my opinion and in the opinion of most people, it is a very sound investment. 照我的和大多数人的看法, 这是很可靠的投资. a matter of opinion => matter1.
opinionated
/ -eItId; -etId/ (also ,self-opinionated) adj (derog 贬) holding very strong views which one is not willing to change 固执己见的; 武断的: a self-opinionated young fool 固执而愚蠢的年轻人 * He is the most opinionated man I know. 他是我所认识的最固执己见的人.
opinion poll 
= poll1 2.
opium
/ 5EUpIEm; `opIEm/ n [U] drug made from poppy seeds, used to relieve pain or to help sb sleep 鸦片: opium smuggling 鸦片走私.
opossum
/ E5pCsEm; E`pBsEm/ (US also possum / 5pCsEm; `pBsEm/) n type of small American or Australian animal that lives in trees and carries its young in a pouch 负鼠（产於美洲或澳洲）.
opp
abbr 缩写 = opposite.
opponent
/ E5pEUnEnt; E`ponEnt/ n (a) ~ (at/in sth) person who is against another person in a fight, a struggle, a game or an argument 对手; 敌手; （争论的）对方: our opponents in Saturday's game 我们星期六的比赛对手 * a political opponent 政敌 * Her opponent left the tennis court in tears. 她的对手含泪离开了网球场. (b) ~ (of sth) person who is against sth and tries to change or destroy it 反对者: a fierce opponent of nuclear arms 强烈反对核武器的人 * opponents of abortion 反对堕胎的人.
opportune
/ 5CpEtju:n; ?@ -tu:n; 9BpL`tun/ adj (fml 文)  1 (of time) suitable or favourable for a purpose （指时间）合适的, 恰好的, 适宜的: arrive at an opportune moment 来得正好.  2 (of an action or event) done or coming at the right time （指行动或事情）适时的, 及时的: an opportune remark, statement, intervention, etc 合时宜的言词、 言语、 干预等 * Your arrival was most opportune. 你来得真是时候. 
opportunely 
adv.
opportunism
/ 9CpE5tju:nIzEm; ?@ -5tu:n-; 9BpL`tunIzEm/n [U] (esp derog 尤作贬义) looking for and using opportunities to gain an advantage for oneself, without considering if this is fair or right 机会主义: political opportunism 政治上的机会主义 * a record of shameless opportunism 空前无耻的机会主义历史.
opportunist
/ -Ist; -Ist/ n (esp derog 尤作贬义) person who acts like this 机会主义者: There were many opportunists and few men of principle. 机会主义者多, 坚持原则的人绝无仅有.
opportunity
/ 9CpE5tju:nEtI; ?@ -5tu:n-; 9BpL`tunEtI/ n[C, U]  1 ~ (for/of doing sth); ~ (to do sth) favourabletime, occasion or set of circumstances 良机; 机会: have/get/find/create an opportunity 有[得到/找到/创造]机会 * have few opportunities of meeting interesting people 难得遇上有趣的人 * have no/little/not much opportunity for hearing good music 没有[很少有/不大有]机会听到好的音乐 * a great, golden, marvellous, etc opportunity to travel 旅游的大好、 极好、 绝妙等时机 * I had no opportunity to discuss it with her. 我没有机会和她谈这件事. * Don't miss this opportunity: it may never come again. 良机莫失, 失不再来. =>Usage at occasion 用法见occasion.  2 (idm 习语) take the opportunity to do sth/of doing sth recognize and use a good or suitable time to do sth 趁机; 藉此机会: Let me take this opportunity to say a few words. 请让我趁此机会讲几句话. * We took the opportunity of visiting the palace. 我们趁便参观了皇宫.
oppose
/ E5pEUz; E`poz/ v  1 [Tn] (a) express strong disapproval of or disagreement with (sth/sb), esp with the aim of preventing or changing a course of action 反对（某事[某人]）; （尤指）反抗, 抵制: oppose the building of a motorway 反对修筑高速公路 * oppose a scheme 反对某计画 * oppose the Government 反政府 * He opposed the proposal to build a new hall. 他反对修建新礼堂的建议. (b) (fml 文) compete against (sb) 对抗（某人）; 与（某人）较量: Who is opposing you in the match? 你和谁比赛?  2 [Tn.pr] ~ sth to/against sth (fml 文) present sth as a contrast or opposite to sth else 使某事物与另一事物对照或对抗: Do not oppose your will against mine. 不要用你的意愿和我的抗衡.
opposed 
adj  1 ~ to sth strongly against sth 强烈反对某事物: She seems very much opposed to your going abroad. 她好像很反对你出国.  2 (idm 习语) as opposed to in contrast to 与...对照; 与...对比: I am here on business as opposed to a holiday. 我在这里是办公事而不是度假.
opposite
/ 5CpEzIt; `BpEzIt/ adj  1 [usu attrib 通常作定语] ~ (to sb/sth) having a position on the other side (of sb/sth); facing 另一侧的; 相对著的: on the opposite page 对面一页上 * In England you must drive on the opposite side of the road to the rest of Europe. 在英国路上开车, 要与欧洲其他国家方向相反. * John and Mary sat at opposite ends of the table (to each other). 约翰和玛丽（面对面地）坐在桌子两端. * This is Number 6, so Number 13 must be on the opposite side of the street. 这是6号, 那麽13号一定在街的对面.  2 (used after the n 用於名词之後) facing the speaker or a specified person or thing 面对著的; 对面的: I asked the man opposite if he would open the door. 我问对面的人他愿意不愿意开门. * I could see smoke coming out of the windows of the house opposite. 我可以看见有烟从对面房子的窗户冒出来. * Can you see where the grammar books are? The dictionaries are on the shelf directly opposite. 你看见语法书在哪儿呢吗? 词典都在正对著的书架上.  3 [attrib 作定语] entirely different; contrary 完全不同的; 相反的: travelling in opposite directions 朝相反的方向行进 * contact with the opposite sex, ie of men with women or women with men 与异性接触 * The opposite approach is to use a bilingual dictionary. 另一种方法截然不同就是使用双语词典.
opposite 
adv: There's a couple with a dog who live opposite. 对面住著一对夫妇养著一条狗. * The woman sitting opposite is a detective. 坐在对面的那个女子是侦探.
opposite 
prep ~ (to) sb/sth  1 on the other side of a specific area from (sb/sth); facing (sb/sth) 在（某人[某物]）另侧; 面对（某人[某物]）: I sat opposite to him during the meal. 吃饭的时候我坐在他的对面. * The bank is opposite the supermarket. 银行在超级市场对面. * Put the wardrobe in the corner opposite the door. 把衣柜放在对著门的那个角落里.  2 (of actors) taking a part in a play, film, etc as the partner of (sb) （指演员）与（某人）配戏, 合演: She had always dreamed of appearingopposite Olivier. 她一直梦想著能与奥利维尔配戏.
opposite 
n ~ (of sth) word or thing that is as different as possible (from sth) 反义词; 对立的事物: Hot and cold are opposites. 热和冷是一对反义词. * Light is the opposite of heavy. 轻是重的反义词. * I thought she would be small and pretty but she's completely the opposite. 我以为她娇小而漂亮, 结果完全相反.
one's opposite number 
person with a similar job or position to one's own in another group or organization （在另一部门或组织中工作或职位）与自己相当的人: talks with her opposite number in the White House 和与她职位相当的白宫官员的会谈.
opposition
/ 9CpE5zIFn; 9BpE`zIFEn/ n  1 [U] ~ (to sb/sth) state or action of opposing (sb/sth); resistance 反对; 敌对; 相反; 相对; 抵抗; 对抗: violent opposition to the new committee 对新委员会的强烈反对 * There's not much opposition to the scheme. 反对该规划的意见不太多. * Her proposal met with strong opposition. 她的建议遭到强烈反对. * The army came up against fierce opposition in every town. 军队在各个城镇都遇到顽强抵抗.  2 [Gp] people who oppose (sb); competitors; rivals 反对派; 竞争者; 对手; 敌手: The opposition have a strong defence. 对方防卫力量很强. * Before setting up in business, she wanted to get to know the opposition. 她开业之前想了解一下竞争者的情形.  3 the Opposition [Gp] (politics 政 esp Brit) (MPs of the) political party or parties opposing the Government 反对党; 反对党议员: We need an effective Opposition. 我们需要一个能起作用的反对党. * the leader of the Opposition 反对党领袖 * [attrib 作定语] the Opposition benches, ie seats where MPs of the Opposition sit in Parliament 反对党议席 * [attrib 作定语] Opposition MPs are few in number. 反对党议员人数很少.  4 (idm 习语) in opposition (to sb/sth) (a) opposing 相对; 面对: We found ourselves in opposition to several colleagues on this issue. 我们在这一问题上与几个同事意见相左. (b) forming the Opposition形成反对党: The Conservative party was in opposition for the first time in years. 多年以来保守党第一次处於反对党的地位.
oppress
/ E5pres; E`prZs/ v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]  1 rule or treat (sb) with continual injustice or cruelty 压迫, 压制（某人）: The people are oppressed by the military goverment. 人民受军政府的压迫. * Women are often oppressed by men. 女人经常受男人压迫.  2 make (sb) feel worried, uncomfortable or unhappy 使（某人）担心、 烦恼或不幸: oppressed with anxiety, worry, poverty, etc 因焦虑、 忧虑、 贫穷等而烦恼 * The heat oppressed him and made him ill. 他热得病了.
oppressed 
adj unjustly or cruelly treated 受压迫的; 受压制的: an oppressed people, group, class, etc 被压迫的人民、 团体、 阶级等. 
the oppressed 
n [pl v] oppressed people 被压迫的人民: the oppressed of the world 世界上被压迫的人民.
oppression
/ E5preFn; E`prZFEn/ n [U] oppressing or being oppressed 压迫; 压制: a tyrant's oppression of his people 暴君对人民的压迫 * a history of oppression 一部压迫史 * victims of oppression 受迫害者.
oppressive
/ E5presIv; E`prZsIv/ adj  1 unjust; cruel 不正义的; 暴虐的: oppressive laws, rules, measures, etc 不公正的法规、 规则、 措施等.  2 hard to bear; causing distress 难以忍受的; 令人苦恼的: oppressive weather 令人难受的天气 * The heat in the tropics can be oppressive. 热带气候热得难受. 
oppress-ively 
adv: oppressively hot 热得难受.
oppressor 
n person or group that oppresses; cruel or unjust ruler 压迫人的人或集团; 暴虐的统治者; 暴君: suffer at the hands of an oppressor 在暴君的统治下受苦.
opprobrious
/ E5prEUbrIEs; E`probrIEs/ adj (fml 文) (of words, etc) showing scorn or reproach; abusive （指词语等）表示轻蔑的, 申斥的, 辱骂的: opprobrious language, remarks, deeds 辱骂的语言、 言语、 行为.
opprobriously 
adv (fml 文).
opprobrium
/ -brIEm; -brIEm/ n [U] (fml 文) public disgrace and shame 羞辱; 耻辱; 不名誉: excite/incur opprobrium 招致羞辱.
ops
/ Cps; Bps/ n [pl] (infml 口) = operations (operation 5a).
opt
/ Cpt; Bpt/ v  1 [Tt] decide to do sth; choose 决定做某事物; 选择: He opted to go to Paris rather than London 他决定去巴黎, 不去伦敦.  2 (phr v) opt for sth decide on sth; choose sth 决定某事物; 选择某事物: Fewer students are opting for science courses nowadays. 现在选修理科的学生少了. =>Usage at choose 用法见choose. opt out (of sth) choose not to take part (in sth) 决定不参加（某事）: I think I'll opt out of this game. 我不想参加这场比赛.
optic
/ 5CptIk; `BptIk/ adj [esp attrib 尤作定语] (fml 文) of or concerned with the eye or the sense of sight 眼睛的; 视觉的: the optic nerve, ie from the eye to the brain 视神经.
optics 
n [sing v] scientific study of sight and of light in relation to it 光学.
optical
/ 5CptIkl; `BptIkl/ adj [esp attrib尤作定语]  1 of the sense of sight 视觉的; 视力的: optical effects and sound effects 视觉效果与声音效果.  2 for looking through; to help the eyes 供视力透过的; 有助於眼睛的: optical instruments, eg microscopes and telescopes 光学仪器（如显微镜和望远镜）. 
optically
/ -klI; -klI/ adv.
optical art 
= op art.
optical illusion 
thing by which the eye is deceived 视错觉; 光错视; 光幻视: A mirage is an optical illusion. 海市蜃楼是一种视错觉. * I thought I saw a ghost but it was just an optical illusion. 我以为我看见鬼了, 其实只是一种幻觉.
optician
/ Cp5tIFn; Bp`tIFEn/ n  1 person who makes and sells optical instruments, esp contact lenses and glasses （兼营制造与销售的）光学仪器商; （尤指）眼镜商.  2 (also oph,thalmic op`tician) person qualified to examine the eyes and prescribe glasses, etc as well as issue them （兼配制眼镜的）验光师: The optician said I needed new glasses. 验光师说我需要配新眼镜. * I've just been to the optician's, ie the optician's practice. 我刚去眼镜店验过光.
optimism
/ 5CptImIzEm; `BptE9mIzEm/ n [U] tendency to expect the best in all things; confidence in success; belief that good will triumph over evil in the end 乐观; 乐观主义: He was still full of optimism for the future despite his many problems. 他尽管有许多问题, 但对未来仍十分乐观. * There was a feeling of optimism in the country when the new government was elected. 经选举产生新政府, 举国上下对前景十分乐观. Cf 参看 pessimism.
optimist
/ -mIst; -mIst/ n person who is always hopeful and expects the best in all things 乐观的人; 乐观主义者: He's such an optimist that he's sure he'll soon find a job. 他很乐观, 认为自己一定很快就能找到工作. Cf 参看 pessimist (pessimism).
optimistic
/ 9CptI5mIstIk; 9BptE`mIstIk/ adj ~ (about sth) expecting the best; confident 乐观的; 有信心的: an optimistic view of events 对事情的乐观看法 * She's not optimistic about the outcome. 她对结果不很乐观. 
optimistically
/ -klI; -klI/ adv.
optimum
/ 5CptImEm; `BptEmEm/ (also optimal / 5CptImEl; `BptEmEl/) adj [attrib 作定语] (fml 文) best or most favourable 最佳的; 最适宜的; 最有利的: the optimum temperature for the growth of plants 植物生长的最佳温度 * enjoy optimum economic conditions 处於最佳经济状况.
option
/ 5CpFn; `BpFEn/ n  1 [U] power or freedom of choosing; choice 选择权; 选择自由; 选择: have little option, ie not much choice 没有多少选择的余地 * I haven't much option in the matter, ie I cannot choose. 在这件事情上我无可选择. * I have little option but to go, ie I have to go. 我别无选择只好走. * He did it because he had no other option, ie no other choice. 他这样做是因为他没有其他办法. * He was given one month's imprisonment without the option (ie alternative) of a fine. 他被判监禁一个月, 不得以罚款相抵.  2 [C] thing that is or may be chosen; choice 可供选择的事物; 选择: Make a list of the various options. 列出可供选择的项目. * There weren't many options open to him, ie there was little choice available. 他没有什麽选择余地.  3 [C] ~ (on sth) (commerce 商) right to buy or sell sth at a certain price within a certain time （按其价格在规定期限内买或卖某物的）选择权: an option on a package holiday 包价旅游选择权 * have an option on a piece of land 有买卖一地皮的选择权 * We have a 12-day option on the house. 我们是否购买那所房子有12天的选择权.  4 (idm 习语) keep/leave one's `options open avoid making a decision now, so that one still has a choice later 暂不作决定; 留有选择余地: Don't take the job now  keep your options open until you leave university. 先别接受这份工作--暂时保留选择权, 到离开这所大学再说.
optional
/ -FEnl; -FEnl/ adj that may be chosen or not, as one wishes; not compulsory 可选择的; 随意的; 非强迫的: optional subjects at school 学校的选修课 * Formal dress is optional. 是否穿礼服自便. * The cassette player is an optional extra in this make of car, ie It will cost extra if one chooses to have it. 这种型号汽车如需盒式磁带唱机费用另计.
opulent
/ 5CpjUlEnt; `BpjElEnt/ adj (fml 文)  1 having or showing signs of great wealth 富裕的; 富有的; 　气的: opulent furnishings 华丽的陈设 * an opulent suburb 富裕的市郊 * opulent tastes in cars 对汽车豪华装饰的讲究.  2 abundant 丰富的; 大量的: opulent vegetation 茂盛的草木. 
opulence
/ -lEns; -lEns/ n [U]. opulently adv: opulently furnished rooms 陈设豪华的房间.
magnum opus
/ 9mAgnEm 5EUpEs; `mA^nEm `opEs/ (Latin 拉) work of art or literature regarded as its author's greatest （某艺术家或文学家的）最伟大的作品, 杰作, 巨著.
opus
/ 5EUpEs; `opEs/ n (pl opera / 5CpErE; `BpErE/)  1 musical composition numbered as one of a composer's works (work1 5b) (usu in order of publication) 编号的音乐作品（通常以出版的先後为序）: Beethoven's opus 112贝多芬第112号作品.  2 (fml 文) work of art, esp on a large scale 艺术作品; （尤指）巨著, 大作.
or
/ R:(r); Rr/ conj  1 (introducing an alternative 表示选择关系) （用於陈述句中）或, 或者; （用於疑问句中）还是: Answer yes or no. 回答是或者不是. * Is it green or blue? 是绿的还是蓝的? * Are you coming or not? 你来不来? * Is the baby a boy or a girl? 是男孩儿还是女孩儿? Cf 参看 either...or (either).  2 (introducing all but the first of a series of alternatives 表示除首项事物外的选择关系) （用於陈述句中）或, 或者; （用於疑问句中）还是: I'd like it to be black, (or) white or grey. 那个东西我喜欢黑 的、 （或）白的或灰的. * Will you have tea, (or) coffee or lemonade? 你喝茶、 （还是）咖啡还是汽水?  3 if not; otherwise 否则; 要不然: Turn the heat down or your cake will burn. 把热度调低吧, 要不蛋糕就要　胡了. Cf 参看or else.  4 (after a negative 用於否定词之後) and neither也不: He can't read or write. 他不会看书也不会写字. * They never dance or sing. 他们从不跳舞, 也不唱歌. Cf 参看 neither...nor.  5 (a) (introducing a word or phrase that explains, or means the same as, another 表示一词语对另一词语的解释关系或为其同义词语) 即, 亦即: an increase of 50p, or 10 shillings in old money 增加50便士, 合旧币10先令 * a kilo, or two pounds 一公斤, 亦即两磅 * geology, or the science of the earth's crust 地质学, 即研究地壳的科学. (b) (introducing an afterthought表示事後想到而添加的关系): He was obviously lying  or was he? 他显然在撒谎--是不是呢? * I need a new coat  or do I? 我需要一件新大衣了--需要不需要呢?  6 (idm 习语) either...or => either. or `else (a) otherwise; because if not; or(3) 否则; 要不然: Hurry up or ,else you'll be `late. 快点吧, 要不就迟到了. * You must go to work or ,else you'll lose your `job. 你得去上班了, 要不然就要失去这份工作了. (b) (infml 口) (used as a threat) or something bad will happen （用以表示威胁）否则後果不妙: Pay up or else! 快付钱, 要是不付! * You'd better give me that book  or else! 你最好把那本书给我--不给的话! or rather (used when making a statement more accurate or correct 说得更确切些或加以更正): We stayed at my friend's house, or rather at my friend's parents' house. 我们住在我朋友家里, 说得确切些是在我朋友的父母家. * He is my cousin  or rather my `father's cousin. 他是我表弟--我是说是我父亲的表弟. or so (suggesting vagueness or uncertainty about quantity 表示含糊的或不确定的量): There were `twenty or so, ie about twenty. 大约有二十个. * We stayed for an `hour or so. 我们停留了一小时左右. or somebody/something/somewhere; somebody/something/somewhere or other (infml 口) (expressing uncertainty or vagueness about a person, thing or place 表示人、 物或地点的不确定的或含糊的情形): He's a bank manager or something. 他是银行经理这类的人. * I put it in the cupboard or somewhere. 我把它放在柜橱之类的地方了. * `Who told you?' `Oh, somebody or other, I've forgotten who.' ｀谁告诉你的?＇｀啊, 有个人, 我忘了是谁了.＇ * It's somewhere or other in the kitchen. 就在厨房的什麽地方. or two (after a singular n 用於单数名词之後) or more; about 或更多; 大约: After a `minute or two we saw him. 一两分钟後我们看见他了. * I haven't seen him for a `year or two. 我有一两年没见他了. whether...or; whether or not => whether.
oracle
/ 5CrEkl; ?@ 5R:r-; `RrEkl/ n  1 (a) (in ancient Greece) holy place where the gods could be asked about the future （古希腊的）神示所: the oracle at Delphi 在德尔斐的神示所. (b) the answer given (which was often ambiguous or obscure) 神谕（常含糊费解）. (c) priest(ess) giving the answers 传达神谕的（女）祭司: consult the oracle 请示神谕.  2 (fig 比喻) person considered able to give reliable advice 能提供可靠意见的人: My sister's the oracle on beauty matters. 我妹妹是美容方面的大行家.
oracular
/ E5rkjUlE(r); E`rAkjElL/ adj (fml or joc 文或谑) of or like an oracle; with hidden meaning （似）神谕的; 有隐意的: oracular utterances from the headmaster校长的金口玉言.
oral
/ 5R:rEl; `RrEl/ adj  1 not written; spoken 口头的; 口述的: an oral examination 口试 * stories passed on by oral tradition, ie from one generation to the next without being written down 口头流传的故事.  2 of, by or for the mouth 口的; 用口的; 口用的: oral hygiene 口腔卫生 * oral contraceptives 口服避孕药.
oral 
n oral examination 口试: He failed the oral. 他口试不及格.
orally
/ 5R:rElI; `RrElI/ adv  1 through the spoken word 经口述: Tribal lore and custom have been passed down orally. 部落的知识和风俗口耳相传保存下来.  2 of, by or for the mouth 口中; 用口; 适用於口: orally administereddrugs 口服药 * not to be taken orally, eg of medicines, not to be swallowed 不可口服.
orang-utan
/ R:9rANu:5tAn; ?@ E9rANE5tAn; E`rANE9tAn/ (also orang-outang / -u:5tAN; -E9tAN/, orang-outan) n large ape with long arms found in Borneo and Sumatra 猩猩（产於波罗州和苏门答腊）. =>illus at ape 见ape插图.
orange
/ 5CrIndV; ?@ 5R:r-; `RrIndV/ n  1 [C] round thick-skinned juicy edible fruit that is a reddish-yellow colour when ripe 柑橘; 橙: oranges, lemons and other citrus fruits 橙子、 柠檬和其他柑橘属水果 * [attrib 作定语]orange juice 橙子汁. =>illus at fruit 见fruit插图.  2 [C](usu 通常作 orange tree) evergreen tree on which this fruit grows 柑橘树: an orange grove 柑橘园.  3 [U] reddish-yellow colour of this fruit 橘红色; 橙黄色: a pale shade of orange 淡橘红色. =>illus at spectrum 见spectrum插图.  4 [U, C] (glass of a) drink made from oranges （一杯）柑橘饮料: Would you like some orange? 你要橘子水吗? * A fresh orange, please, ie real orange juice as opposed to orangeade or orange squash. 请来一杯鲜橙汁. * I'd like a gin and orange please. 请来一杯橙汁杜松子酒.
orange 
adj of the colour orange 橘红色的; 橙黄色的: an orange hat 橘红色的帽子 * an orange light 橙黄色的光.
orangeade
/ 9CrIndV5eId; ?@ 9R:r-; 9RrIndV`ed/ n [C, U] (glass of a) fizzy orange-flavoured soft drink （一杯）橙子汽水.
orange-blossom 
n white sweet-scented flower of the orange tree 橙花: Orange-blossom is associated with weddings. 看到橙花可以使人联想到婚礼.
orange squash 
(Brit) still, orange-flavoured soft drink made from juice or syrup diluted with water 橙子水.
oration
/ R:5reIFn; R`reFEn/ n (fml 文) formal speech made on a public occasion, esp as part of a ceremony 演讲, 演说（尤指作为仪式的一部分）: a funeral oration 悼词.
orator
/ 5CrEtE(r); ?@ 5R:r-; `RrEtL/ n (fml 文) (a) person who makes formal speeches in public 演说者. (b) person who is good at public speaking 演说家: a fine political orator 优秀的政治演说家.
oratorical
/ 9CrE5tCrIkl; ?@ 9R:rE5tR:r-; 9RrE`tRrIkl/ adj (fml sometimes derog 文, 有时作贬义) of speech-making or orators 演说的; 演说家的; 高谈阔论的: oratorical phrases, gestures, etc 演说家的辞令、 姿势等 * an oratorical contest 演讲比赛.
oratorio
/ 9CrE5tR:rIEU; ?@ 9R:r-; 9RrE`tRrIo/ n (pl ~s) musical composition for solo voices, chorus and orchestra,usu with a Biblical theme （通常以《圣经》内容为主题的）清唱剧, 神剧: Handel's oratorios 韩德尔的清唱剧. Cf 参看 cantata.
oratory
/ 5CrEtrI; ?@ 5R:rEtR:rI; `RrE9tRrI/ n small chapel for private prayer or worship 私人礼拜堂.
oratory
/ 5CrEtrI; ?@ 5R:rEtR:rI; `RrE9tRrI/ n [U] (art of) public speaking, esp when used skilfully to affect an audience 演讲; （尤指）雄辩的演说, 演讲术, 雄辩术: His oratory soon had the crowd booing his opponents. 他能言善辩, 很快就鼓动起人群向他的对手们大喝倒彩. * Some politicians are famous for their powers of oratory. 有些政治家以辩才著称.
orb
/ R:b; Rrb/ n  1 (fml or arch 文或古) globe, esp the sun, the moon or one of the planets 球体; 星球; 天体; （尤指）日, 月, 行星: an orb of golden light 发金光的星球.  2 jewelled ball with a cross on top carried by a king or queen as part of ceremonial dress 王权宝球（球顶饰有十字架, 为国王礼服的一部分）.
orbit
/ 5R:bIt; `RrbIt/ n  1 (a) path followed by a planet, star, moon, etc round another body （天体运行的）轨道: the earth's orbit round the sun 地球绕行太阳的轨道. (b) path of a man-made object, eg a satellite or space-craft, round a planet, star, etc （人造物体如卫星、 航天器等飞行的）轨道: The spacecraft is in orbit (ie moving in orbit) round the moon. 该航天器在绕月球轨道上飞行. * How many satellites have been put into orbit round the earth? 有多少颗人造卫星已送入绕地球轨道?  2 area of power or influence; scope 势力范围: Marketing does not come within the orbit of his department. 市场推销业务不归他这一部门管.
orbit 
v [I, Tn] move in orbit round (sth) 在绕（某物）的轨道上运行; 环绕轨道运行: orbit in space 在太空中沿轨道运行 * How many spacecraft have orbited the moon? 有多少航天器绕月球轨道运行?
orbital
/ 5R:bItl; `RrbItl/ adj of an orbit （星体的或人造飞行物体的）轨道的; 势力范围的: a spacecraft's orbital distance from the earth 航天器的远地轨道距离 * an orbital motorway, ie round the outside of a city 外环高速公路. -- n road passing round the outside of a city （城市的）外环路: Take the London orbital. 走伦敦外环路.
orch
abbr 缩写 = orchestra(l); orchestrated (by).
orchard
/ 5R:tFEd; `RrtFLd/ n (usu enclosed) piece of land in which fruit trees are grown （通常指围起来的）果园: apple orchards 苹果园.
orchestra
/ 5R:kIstrE; `RrkIstrE/ n [CGp] (usu large) group of people playing various musical instruments together （通常为大型的）管弦乐队: a dance, string, symphony orchestra 舞蹈乐队、 弦乐队、 交响乐团 * She plays the flute in an orchestra. 她在管弦乐队中吹奏笛子. * He conducts the London Symphony Orchestra. 他指挥伦敦交响乐团. Cf 参看 band 3.
orchestral
/ R:5kestrEl; Rr`kZstrEl/ adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] of, for or by an orchestra 管弦乐队的; 为管弦乐队的; 管弦乐队演奏的: orchestral instruments, music, performances 管弦乐队的乐器、 音乐、 演出 * an orchestral concert 管弦乐演奏会.
orchestra pit 
= pit1 7.
orchestra stalls (US orchestra) 
front seats on the floor of a theatre （剧场的）正厅前座.
orchestrate
/ 5R:kIstreIt; `RrkIs9tret/ v [Tn]  1 arrange (a piece of music) for an orchestra to play 将（一音乐作品）编成管弦乐曲: a set of piano pieces orchestrated by the composer 由作曲家谱写成管弦乐的一套钢琴曲.  2 carefully (and sometimes unfairly) arrange (sth) in order to bring about a desired result 精心安排（某事物）（有时指手段不正当）: The demonstration was carefully orchestrated to attract maximum publicity. 该示威经过精心策画以尽量吸引公众注意. 
orchestration
/ 9R:kI5streIFn; 9RrkIs`treFEn/ n [C, U].
orchid
/ 5R:kId; `RrkId/ (also orchis / 5R:kIs; `RrkIs/) n  1 plant, usu with flowers of unusual shapes and brilliant colours, having one petal larger than the other two 兰科植物: Many kinds of wild orchid are becoming rare. 很多种野生兰越来越罕见了.  2 one of these flowers (usu expensive to buy) 兰花: She wore a single orchid on her evening dress. 她在晚礼服上缀著一朵兰花.
ordain
/ R:5deIn; Rr`den/ v  1 [Tn, Cn.n] make (sb) a priest or minister 任命（某人）为司铎、 神父或牧师: He was ordained priest last year. 去年授予他司铎一职.  2 [Tn, Tf] (fml 文) (of God, law, authority, fate, etc) order or command; decide in advance （指上帝、 法律、 权威、 命运等）命令, 规定, 注定: Fate had ordained that he should die in poverty. 命中注定他得死於贫困. =>Usage at decree 用法见decree.
ordeal
/ R:5di:l, 5R:di:l; Rr`dil, `Rrdil/ n difficult or painful experience (esp one that tests a person's character or powers of endurance) 苦难经历; （尤指对品格、 耐力的）严峻考验: the ordeal of divorce 离婚的痛苦 * The hostages went through a dreadful ordeal. 个个人质都经历了可怕的折磨.
order
/ 5R:dE(r); `RrdL/ n  1 [U] way in which people or things are placed or arranged in relation to one another 次序; 顺序: names in alphabetical order 按字母顺序排列的名字 * events in chronological order, ie according to times, dates, etc 按时间先後排列的事件 * arranged in order of size, merit, importance, etc, ie according to size, etc 按大小、 功绩、 重要性等排列的.  2 condition in which everything is carefully and neatly arranged 整齐; 有条理: put/leave/set one's affairs, papers, accounts in order 把个人的事务、 文件、 帐目整理得井井有条 * Get your ideas into some kind of order before beginning to write. 把思绪理清再写. Cf 参看 disorder.  3 [U] (condition brought about by) obedience to laws, rules, authority 治安; 秩序; 规矩: Some teachers find it difficult to keep order in their classes/to keep their classes in order. 有些教师觉得课堂秩序很难维持. * The police must try to restore order. 警方必须努力恢复治安. Cf 参看 disorder.  4 [C] ~ (for sb to do sth); ~ (that...) command or instruction given by sb in authority 命令; 指挥; 指示: Soldiers must obey orders. 军人必须服从命令. * He gave orders for the work to be started/that the work should be started immediately. 他发出指示要立即开始工作. * My orders prevent me from doing that, ie I have been instructed not to do it. 我接到指示不可做此事.  5 [C] ~ (for sth) (a) request to make or supply (goods) 定购; 定单; 定货: fill an order, ie supply the goods asked for 交付定货 * He gave his order to the waiter. 他把他点的东西告诉服务员了. * We've received an order for two tons of coal. 我们已收到两吨煤的定单. (b) goods supplied 交付的货: A delivery van has brought the grocery order. 送货车已把定购的杂货送来了. * Your order has arrived. 您的货已到.  6 [C] written instruction that allows the holder to be paid money or to do sth 汇票; 授权凭证: a `banker's/`postal order, ie an order to a bank/post office to pay money 银行[邮政]汇票 * obtain a court order to allow a divorced man to visit his children 获得法院授权书以使某离婚男子可探视子女.  7 [U] system of rules or procedures (at public or committee meetings, or in Parliament, lawcourts, etc) （会议、 国会、 法庭等的）规则, 规程, 程序, 秩序: rules of order 议事规程 * speak to order, ie according to rules laid down by the meeting 按会议规定的程序发言 * the order of business 议程 * (on) a point of order, ie (on) a question of procedure （在）程序问题（上） * I wish to raise a point of order. 我想提个议程的问题.  8 (a) [C] (fml 文) (arrangement of) groups, classes, etc in society (in relation to one another) 集团; 阶级; 阶层: The social order of ants is very interesting. 蚂蚁的社会结构非常有趣. (b) [C esp pl 尤作复数] (derog or joc 贬或谑) members of such a group, class, etc 集团、 阶级、 阶层等的成员: the lower orders 下层社会.  9 [CGp] (biology 生) group of related animals or plants below a class(7) and above a family(4) 目: the order of primates 灵长目 * The rose and the bean families belong to the same order. 蔷薇科和豆科同属一目. Cf 参看 phylum, genus 1, species 1.  10 (a) [CGp] group of people appointed to a special class as an honour or reward （荣誉的）勋位: The Order of the Garter is an ancient order of chivalry. 嘉德勋位是古老的骑士勋位. (b) [C] badge, sign, etc worn by members of such a group 勋章: wear all one's orders and medals 佩带全部的勋章和奖章.  11 [CGp] group of people who have been ordained as clergymen （神职的）级别: the Order of Priests/Deacons/Bishops 牧师[执事/主教]级别.  12 [CGp] group of people, esp monks, living under religious rules 宗教团体; （尤指）修道会: the monastic orders 修士会 * the Order of DominicanFriars 多明我会.  13 [C] style of ancient Greek or Roman architecture characterized by the type of column used （古希腊或罗马建筑的）柱型, 柱式: the five classical orders of architecture 建筑学上的五种古典柱式 * the Doric order 多利斯柱式.  14 [U] (fml 文) kind; sort 种类: skills of the highest order 最高技巧.  15 [sing] ~ of sth exact form of a religious service 宗教礼仪: the order of service as laid down in the Prayer Book 祈祷书上规定的礼仪.  16 (idm 习语) be in/take (holy) `ordersbe/become a priest 是[成为]司铎. be under orders (to do sth) have been instructed or commanded (to do sth) 受命（做某事物）: I'm under strict orders not to let any strangers in. 我奉命严禁外人入内. by order of sb/sth according to directions given by a person in authority 奉某人之命; 按某人的指示: by order of the Governor 奉总督之命 * by order of the court 依据法庭指令. call sb/sth to order => call2. get one's/give sb his marching orders => march1. in apple-pie order=> apple. in running/working order (esp of machines) working well, smoothly, etc （尤指机器）运转良好、 正常等: This lift is hardly ever in working order. 这个电梯从来就不大好用. * The engine has been tuned and is now in perfect working order. 发动机已经调好, 现在运转状况极佳. in `order as it should be; able to be used 妥当的; 能用的: Is your passport in order (ie still valid)? 你的护照仍然有效吗? in order (to do sth) (fml 文) according to the rules, etc of a meeting, etc 根据会议等的规定等: It is not in order to interrupt. 打断别人发言是违反会议规则的. * Is it in order to speak now? 按规定现在可以发言吗? in order that (fml 文) with the intention that; so that 目的在於; 为了; 以便: He left early in order that he should/would/might arrive on time. 他早早动身好按时到达. in order to do sth with the purpose or intention of doing sth 目的在於做某事物: She arrived early in order to get a good seat. 她到得很早, 图的是得个好座位. in/into reverse order => reverse. in short order => short 1. law and order => law. of/in the order of sth (fml 文) about (the same quality, quantity or number as) 大约（同样的质量、 数量或数目）: Her salary is of the order of ￡150 a week. 她的薪金约为每周150英镑. on `order requested but not yet received 定购中的; 定制中的: I've got two books on order at the bookshop. 我在书店订购了两本书. the ,order of the `day programme of business to be discussed in Parliament, or at a formal meeting （议会的或其他正式会议的）议程: (fig joc 比喻, 谑) Good behaviour must be the order of the day when the school inspector comes. 督学一来, 品行良好问题必在议事之列. Order! Order! (used to call attention to the fact that a person is not observing the usual rules or procedures at a debate, meeting, etc 用以提请与会者注意遵守规则的用语). an ,order to `view written authority from an estate agent to look over a house, etc with the idea of buying it 看房许可证（房地产经纪人签发给有意买房者的）. ,out of `order (a) (of a machine, etc) not working properly （指机器等）工作不正常, 出故障: The phone is out of order. 电话坏了.(b) (fml 文) not allowed by the rules of a formal meeting, etc 违反会议规则: His objection was ruled to be out of order. 他提出的异议被裁定为有违会议规则. the pecking order => peck. a point of order => point1. put/set one's (own) house in order => house. take orders from sb do as sb instructs 受命於某人; 按某人之命做: She said she wouldn't take orders from a junior clerk. 她说她不能听低级职员的指挥. a tall order =>tall. (made) to order (made) according to a customer'sspecial requirements 按顾客要求（做）: This company will tailor a suit to order. 这家公司可定制套服. under the orders of sb commanded or instructed by sb 受某人的指挥; 在某人的指令下: serve under the orders of a new general 在新将军麾下. under starter's orders => starter.
order-book 
n book in which a business records orders from customers 定货簿: have a full order-book 记满定货项目的定货簿.
order-form 
n printed form to be filled in by a customer ordering goods 定货单: It will speed up delivery if you complete the official order-form. 填妥定单便於尽早送货.
order-paper 
n written or printed programme of business for a committee, Parliament, etc on a particular day 议事日程表.
order
/ 5R:dE(r); `RrdL/ v  1 [Tn, Tn.pr, Tf, Dn.t] give an order1(4) to (sb); command 命令（某人）; 吩咐; 指令: The chairman ordered silence. 主席要大家安静. * The doctor ordered me to (stay in) bed. 医生吩咐我卧床. * The boy was ordered out of the room. 那男孩受指示离开房间. * The judge ordered that the prisoner should be remanded. 法官命令将犯人还押候审. * We ordered him to leave immediately. 我们要他立即离开.  2 [Tn, Tn.pr, Dn.n, Dn.pr] ~ sth (for sb) request sb to supply or make (goods, etc) 定购; 定做; 预定: I've ordered a new carpet (from the shop). 我已（向商店）定购了一块新地毯. * We don't have the book in stock but we can order it. 这书我们没有存货, 但是可以预订. * He ordered himself three shirts. 他定做了三件衬衫. * She ordered a garden chair for her husband. 她为丈夫定做了一把庭院用椅.  3 [I, Tn, Tn.pr, Dn.n, Dn.pr] ~ sth (for sb) request sb to bring (food, drink, etc) in a hotel, restaurant, etc （在旅馆、 饭店等）叫（饭菜、 饮料等）: We haven't ordered yet. 我们还没点菜呢. * I've ordered a steak. 我要了一份牛排. * She ordered lunch for (ie to be served at) 1.30. 她定了午餐, 在1时30分开饭. * He ordered himself a pint of beer. 他要了一品脱啤酒. * I've ordered you egg and chips/egg and chips for you. 我给你要了鸡蛋和炸土豆条.  4 [Tn] (fml 文) put (sth) in order; arrange; direct 整理（某事物）; 布置; 指示: He ordered his life according to strict rules. 他把生活安排得十分刻板. * I must have time to order my thoughts. 我得找时间整理一下想法.  5 (phr v) order sb about/around keep on telling sb to do things 不断驱使某人做事; 把某人差来遣去: Even as a boy he was always ordering his friends about. 他从小就老爱支使朋友. order sb off (sport 体) order sb to leave a sports field, usu for breaking a rule 罚某人退场; 勒令某人退出比赛: The referee ordered Johnson off in the second half for kicking another player. 在下半场约翰逊踢人犯规, 裁判罚他退场. order sb out order (police or troops) to parade, esp to control civil unrest, etc 下令出动（军警）（尤指为平息暴乱等）: The government ordered the police out to restore order in the streets. 政府派警方出动恢复治安.
ordered
/ 5R:dEd; `RrdLd/ adj arranged (esp well-arranged) 有安排的; （尤指）安排好的: an ordered life 井井有条的生活 * a badly ordered existence 杂乱无章的生活.
order
NOTE ON USAGE 用法: Compare tell, order, instruct, direct, command. 试比较tell、 order、 instruct、 direct、 command这五个词. Tell is the most generally used verb. It is not very strong and is the word used in everyday situations *tell是用得最广的动词, 语气不太强, 是日常生活用词: I keep telling him to cut his hair but he takes no notice. 我再三告诉他理理发去, 可他就是不听. *  Do what you're told. 叫你做什麽就做什麽. *  They've been told to finish the job by tomorrow. 已吩咐他们明天完工. Order is stronger and is used of people in authority who expect to be obeyed *order语气较强, 为有权威者用以指令别人服从: The policeman ordered the motorist to stop. 警察指示让那开车的人停车. Instruct and direct suggest the giving of a precise description of necessary action. *instruct和direct意为对需采取的行动有准确说明. They are used in impersonal and official situations 这两个词均用於客观的及公事的场合: I have been instructed by the company to offer you a refund. 公司让我给您退款. *  The judge directed the defendant to answer. 法官责令被告回答. Command is mainly used in military situations*command主要用於军事场合: The officer commandedhis men to open fire. 军官命令士兵开火.
orderly
/ 5R:dElI; `RrdLlI/ adj  1 well-arranged; in good order; tidy 安排好的; 有秩序的; 有顺序的; 有条理的; 整齐的: an orderly room, desk, etc 整洁的房间、 书桌等 * (fig 比喻) an orderly mind 有条理的头脑.  2 well-behaved; peaceful 品行良好的; 守秩序的: an orderly football crowd 守秩序的足球观众. 
orderliness
/ 5R:dElInIs; `RrdLlInIs/ n [U].
orderly
/ 5R:dElI; `RrdLlI/ n  1 (also medical orderly) attendant in a hospital, usu without special training, who does unskilled jobs （医院的）勤杂工.  2 army officer's attendant 勤务兵.
ordinal
/ 5R:dInl; ?@ -dEnl; `RrdnEl/ adj (of a number) showing order or position in a series （指数字）序数的. > ordinal n (also ,ordinal `number): `First', `second' and `third' are ordinals. 第一、 第二、 第三都是序数词. =>App 4 见附录4. Cf 参看 cardinal1.
ordinance
/ 5R:dInEns; `RrdnEns/ n [C, U] (fml 文) order, rule or law made by a government or an authority 法令; 法规; 条例: the ordinances of the City Council 市议会的法令 * by ordinance of the mayor 奉市长指令.
ordinary
/ 5R:dEnrI; ?@ 5R:rdEnerI; `RrdnZrI/ adj  1 normal; usual 平常的; 正常的; 通常的; 普通的: an ordinary sort of day 平常的一天 * in the ordinary course of events 按照事情的正常发展 * ordinary people like you and me 你我之类的老百姓 * We were dressed up for the party but she was still in her ordinary clothes. 我们都盛装赴会, 而她却依然日常装束. * (derog 贬) a very ordinary meal, ie nothing special 很平常的饭菜. Cf 参看 extraordinary.  2 (idm 习语) in the `ordinary way if the circumstances were usual 如果情况如常; 就通常情况而言: In the ordinary way he would have come with us, but he's not feeling well. 在一般情况下他都和我们一起来, 只是他现在身体不太好. out of the `ordinary unusual; exceptional 不正常的; 例外的; 特殊的: Her new house is certainly out of the ordinary. 她的新居真是不同凡响. * His behaviour is nothing out of the ordinary, ie not unusual. 他举止没有任何反常之处.
ordinarily
/ 5R:dEnrElI; ?@ 9R:rdn5erElI; 9Rrdn`ZrElI/ adv   1 in an ordinary way 平常地; 正常地; 通常地; 普通地: behave quite ordinarily 表现得很平常.  2 as a general rule; usually 一般地; 如常地; 照例地: Ordinarily, I find this job easy, but today I'm having problems. 平时我认为这工作很容易, 岂知今日却有了问题.
ordinary level (also O level) 
(formerly in British education) examination of basic standard in the General Certificate of Education （旧时英国普通教育文凭的）普通级考试.
ordinary seaman 
sailor of the lowest rank on a ship 二等水兵. =>App 9 见附录9.
ordination
/ 9R:dI5neIFn; ?@ -dn5eIFn; 9Rrdn`eFEn/ n (a) [U] ceremony of ordaining (a priest or minister) （司铎、 神父或牧师等的）任命仪式. (b) [C] example of this 授圣职礼.
ordnance
/ 5R:dnEns; `RrdnEns/ n [U]  1 military supplies and materials 军需品和军用器材.  2 government service dealing with these 军械署.
Ordnance Survey 
(Brit) (government department that prepares) accurate and detailed maps of Great Britain （英国的）全国地形测量（局）: [attrib 作定语] an Ordnance Survey map 英国全国地形测量局绘制的地图.
ordure
/ 5R:djUE(r); ?@ -dVEr; `RrdVL/ n [U] (fml or euph 文或婉) excrement; dung; filth 排泄物; 粪; 污物.
ore
/ R:(r); Rr/ n [U, C] rock, earth, mineral, etc from which metal can be obtained 矿石: iron ore 铁矿石 * an area rich in ores 矿产丰富的地区.
organ
/ 5R:gEn; `Rr^En/ n  1 part of an animal body or plant serving a particular purpose 器官: the organs of speech, ie the tongue, teeth, lips, etc 发音器官 * The eye is the organ of sight. 眼睛是视觉器官. * the reproductive organs 生殖器官 * The surgeon removed the infected organ. 医生切除了受感染的器官.  2 (fml 文) (official) organization that serves a special purpose; means of getting work done （官方的）机关, 机构: Parliament is the chief organ of government. 议会是政府的主要机关.  3 (fml 文) means for communicating the views of a particular group or party （集团或党派的）宣传工具, 机关报刊, 新闻媒介: organs of public opinion, ie newspapers, TV, radio, etc 舆论工具 * This paper is the official organ of the Communist Party. 这份报纸是共产党的官方喉舌.
organ
/ 5R:gEn; `Rr^En/ n  1 (US also `pipe-organ) large musical instrument from which sounds are produced by air forced through pipes, played by keys pressed with the fingers and pedals pressed with the feet 风琴; 管风琴: He plays the organ in church. 他在教堂弹奏风琴. * [attrib 作定语] organ music 风琴曲.  2 any similar type of instrument without pipes 类似风琴的（无管的）乐器: an electric organ 电风琴 * a mouth-organ 口琴. Cf 参看 harmonium.
organist 
n person who plays an organ 风琴演奏者; 风琴手: a church organist 教堂中的风琴手.
organ-grinder 
n person who plays a barrel organ 手摇风琴手.
organ-loft 
n gallery (in some churches, etc) where the organ is placed （教堂等中的）风琴台.
organdie (US also organdy)
/ R:5gAndI; ?@ 5R:rgEndI;`Rr^EndI/ n [U] type of fine, slightly stiff cotton material 奥甘迪; 蝉翼纱: a blouse made of white organdie 用白色奥甘迪制的女衬衫 * [attrib 作定语] an organdie dress 蝉翼纱连衣裙.
organic
/ R:5gAnIk; Rr`^AnIk/ adj  1 (fml 文) of or affecting an organ or organs of the body 器官的; 器质性的: The illness is organic in origin. 该病起初是器质性疾患. * organic diseases, disorders, etc 器官疾病、 器官功能紊乱.  2 [esp attrib 尤作定语] of, found in, or formed by living things 生物的; 有机体的; 有机物的: organic substances, compounds, matter, etc 有机物质、 有机化合物、 有机物 * rich organic soil 肥沃的有机质土壤. Cf 参看 inorganic.  3 [esp attrib 尤作定语] (of food, farmingmethods, etc) produced or practised without artificial fertilizers or pesticides （指食物、 耕作法等）施用有机肥料或有机农药的: organic vegetables 施有机肥料的蔬菜 * organic horticulture 有机物施用园艺学.  4 (fml 文) made of related parts; arranged as a system 有机的;建制的; 有组织的; 有系统的: an organic part of our business 我公司的一个组成部分. 
organically
/-klI; -klI/ adv: The doctor said there was nothing organically wrong with me. 医生说我没有器质性的毛病. * organically grown tomatoes 用有机肥料培植的蕃茄.
organic chemistry 
chemistry of carbon compounds有机化学. Cf 参看 inorganic chemistry (inorganic).
organization, organisation
/ 9R:gEnaI5zeIFn; ?@ -nI5z-;9Rr^EnE`zeFEn/ n  1 [U] (a) activity of organizing 组织的活动: He's involved in the organization of a new club. 他参与了新俱乐部的组织工作. (b) condition or state of being organized 组织性; 系统性; 条理性: She is brilliant but her work lacks organization. 她很有才华,但工作缺乏条理.  2 [C] organized group of people; system 组织; 机构; 系统: all the local leisure organizations所有的地方康乐组织 * The human body has a very complex organization. 人体是个非常复杂的机体. 
organizational, organisational
/ -FEnl; -FEnl/ adj [esp attrib 尤作定语]: excellent organizational skills 高超的组织艺术.
organize, organise
/ 5R:gEnaIz; `Rr^En9aIz/ v  1 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb/sth (into sth) put sb/sth into working order; arrange (parts, people) into an efficient system 组织某人[某事物]; 将（部件、 人）编入组织或系统: organize a political party, a government, a club, an army, etc 组织政党、 政府、 俱乐部、 军队等 * She loves to organize people. 她喜欢做组织工作. * She organized the class into four groups. 她把全班分成四组.  2 [Tn] make arrangements or preparations for (sth) 为（某事物）作安排或准备: organize a picnic 筹备野餐活动 * organize a protest meeting 组织抗议集会 * They organized an expedition to Everest. 他们组织了埃佛勒斯峰（即珠穆朗玛峰）之行. =>Usage at arrange 用法见arrange.  3 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb (into sth) form (workers) into a trade union, etc 组织（工人）成立工会等: organize the work force 把工人组织起来 * organize peasant farmers into a co-operative 把农民组织起来成立合作社.
organized, organised 
adj  1 ordered; orderly; efficient 有组织的; 有秩序的; 效率高的: a highly organized person 很有条理的人 * a well-organized office 工作效率高的办事处.  2 arranged or prepared 有组织的; 安排的; 有准备的: a badly organized event 组织得不好的事情 * organized crime 有组织的犯罪活动.  3 (of workers) in a trade union （指工人）在工会的: organized labour 工会工人.
organizer, organiser 
n person who organizes sth 组织者: The organizer of the event, function, party, etc 事件、 宴会、 聚会等的组织者.
organism
/ 5R:gEnIzEm; `Rr^En9IzEm/ n  1 (a) (usu small) living being with parts that work together （通常指微小的）生物, 有机体: study the minute organisms in water 研究水中的微生物. (b) individual plant or animal 生物体.  2 (fml 文) system made up of parts which are dependent on each other 有机体系; 有机组织: The business is a large, complicated organism. 该企业是一个大而复杂的组织.
organization, organisation
/ 9R:gEnaI5zeIFn; ?@ -nI5z-;9Rr^EnE`zeFEn/ n  1 [U] (a) activity of organizing 组织的活动: He's involved in the organization of a new club. 他参与了新俱乐部的组织工作. (b) condition or state of being organized 组织性; 系统性; 条理性: She is brilliant but her work lacks organization. 她很有才华,但工作缺乏条理.  2 [C] organized group of people; system 组织; 机构; 系统: all the local leisure organizations所有的地方康乐组织 * The human body has a very complex organization. 人体是个非常复杂的机体. 
organizational, organisational
/ -FEnl; -FEnl/ adj [esp attrib 尤作定语]: excellent organizational skills 高超的组织艺术.
orgasm
/ 5R:gAzEm; `Rr^AzEm/ n climax of sexual excitement 性高潮: failure to achieve (an) orgasm 未达到性高潮.
orgiastic
/ 9R:dVI5AstIk; 9RrdVI`AstIk/ adj (fml 文) of or like an orgy; frenzied 狂欢的; 纵欲的; 狂乱的: orgiastic revels 狂欢活动.
orgy
/ 5R:dVI; `RrdVI/ n  1 (often derog 常作贬义) wild party, usu with a lot of drinking and/or sexual activity 狂欢（通常伴有纵酒、 淫乐的行为）: a drunken orgy 纵酒狂欢.  2 ~(of sth) (infml 口) great indulgence in one or more activity 放纵: an orgy of killing and destruction 大肆杀戮和破坏 * an orgy of spending before Christmas 圣诞节前的大笔花费.
oriel
/ 5R:rIEl; `RrIEl/ n (also ,oriel `window) window projecting from the upper storey of a house, etc 凸肚窗.
orient
/ 5R:rIEnt; `RrI9Ent/ n the Orient [sing] (fml or rhet 文或修辞) countries of the (Far) East (eg Japan, China) 东方国家（如日本、 中国）: perfumes and spices from the Orient 东方的香水和香料. Cf 参看 Occident.
orient
/ 5R:rIent; `RrI9Znt/ v (esp US) = orientate.
oriental
/ 9R:rI5entl; 9RrI`Zntl/ adj of or from the Orient 东方国家的; 来自东方国家的: oriental art 东方艺术 * a department of oriental studies 东方问题研究部.
Oriental 
n (sometimes offensive 有时作轻蔑语) person from the Orient, esp Japan or China 东方人; （尤指）日本人, 中国人.
orientalist
/ -tElIst; -tlIst/ n person who studies the language, arts, etc of oriental countries 研究东方国家语言、 艺术等的人; 东方学学者.
orientate
/ 5R:rIEnteIt; `RrIZn9tet/ (also esp US orient / 5R:rIent; `RrI9Znt/) v  1 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态, Tn.pr] ~ sb/sth (towards sb/sth) (a) direct the interest of sb (to sth) 对某人的兴趣（朝向某事物）进行引导: Try to orientate your students towards the science subjects. 把学生的兴趣尽力引导到理科方面. * Our firm is orientated towards the export side of the business. 我公司业务已转向出口方面. (b) direct or aim sth (at sb); specially design sth (for sb) 使某物朝向或瞄准（某人）; （为某人）专门设计某物: The course was orientated towards foreign students. 该课程是专为外国学生开的.  2 [Tn] ~ oneself (a) find out how one stands in relation to points of the compass, one's surroundings, etc 确定自己的方位: The mountaineers found it difficult to orientate themselves in the fog. 登山的人在浓雾中难以确定自己的方位. (b) make oneself familiar with (a new situation) 使自己熟悉（新情况）: It took him some time to orientate himself in his new school. 他花了一些时间才了解了新学校的情况.
orientation
/ 9R:rIEn5teIFn; 9RrIZn`teFEn/ n [U] activity of orientating oneself; state of being orientated 熟悉情况; 认识环境; 确定方位: the orientation of new employees 新雇员对环境的了解.
-orientated 
(forming compound adjs 用以构成复合形容词) directed towards 朝某方向的: a `sports-orientated course 以体育为宗旨的课程.
orienteering
/ 9R:rIEn5tIErIN; 9RrIEn`tIrIN/ n [U] sport of finding one's way across country on foot using a map and compass 越野识途比赛（靠地图和罗盘徒步寻找目的地）: He has taken up orienteering. 他参加过越野识途赛.
orifice
/ 5CrIfIs; `BrEfIs/ n (fml 文) outer opening in the body, etc （身体等的）外孔, 外口: the nasal orifices, ie nostrils 鼻孔 * at the dark orifice of the cave 在黑暗的洞口.
origin
/ 5CrIdVIn; `BrEdVIn/ n  1 [C, U] starting-point; source 起点; 开端; 来源: the origins of life on earth 地球上生命的起源 * words of Latin origin 拉丁语源的词 * The origins of the custom are unknown. 该风俗起源不详.  2 [C esp pl 尤作复数] person's parentage, background, etc 血统; 背景; 出身: He never forgot his humble origins. 他从未忘记过自己出身卑微.
original
/ E5rIdVEnl; E`rIdVEnl/ adj  1 [attrib 作定语] existing from the beginning; first or earliest 原始的; 最初的; 原先的; 最早的: The Indians were the original inhabitants of North America. 印第安人是北美最早的居民. * I prefer your original plan to this one. 我认为你原来的计画比这个好.  2 (usu approv 通常作褒义) (a) newly created or formed; fresh 新创的; 新颖的; 创新的: an original idea 创见 * His designs are highly original.他的设计独树一帜. (b) able to produce new ideas; creative 有创见的; 创造性的: an original thinker, writer, painter, etc 有创见的思想家、 作家、 画家等 * an original mind 有创造力的头脑.  3 painted, written, etc by the artist; not copied 创作的; 非抄袭的; 非模仿的: The original manuscript has been lost; this is a copy. 原稿已失, 这是副本.
original 
n  1 the original [C] the earliest form of sth (from which copies can be made) 原作; 原稿; 原型; 原物: This painting is a copy; the original is in Madrid. 这幅画是复制品, 原作在马德里. * This is a translation; the original is in French. 这是译文, 原文是法文的.  2 the original [sing] language in which sth was first written 原文（最初写作时所用的文字）: read Homer in the original, ie in ancient Greek 读荷马的（古希腊文）原作.  3 (infml esp joc 口, 尤作戏谑语) person who thinks, behaves, dresses, etc unusually; eccentric person （思考、 行为、 衣著等）与众不同的人, 古怪的人: Her Aunt Effie is certainly an original. 她的姨妈埃菲真是个怪人.
originality
/ E9rIdVE5nAlEtI; E9rIdVE`nAlEtI/ n [U] state or quality of being original(2) 创新; 独创性; 创造力; 独特: Her designs have great originality. 她的设计十分新颖. * The work lacks originality, ie is copied or imitated. 那作品缺乏创造性.
originally
/ -nElI; -nlI/ adv  1 in an original(2) way 独创地; 独特地: speak, think, write, etc originally 说得、 想得、 写得...富有创见.  2 from or in the beginning 最初; 起先; 本来: The school was originally quite small. 这所学校原先很小.
original sin 
(religion 宗) (in Christianity) conditionof wickedness thought to be present in everybody since Adam and Eve first sinned in the garden of Eden （基督教义中的）原罪（人与生俱来的罪, 始於亚当夏娃在伊甸园中犯的罪）.
originate
/ E5rIdVIneIt; E`rIdVE9net/ v (fml 文)  1 [Ipr] ~ in sth; ~ from/with sb have sth/sb as a cause or beginning 始自某事物[某人]; 起因; 发端: The quarrel originated in rivalry between the two families. 这次争吵是两家不和引起的. * The style of architecture originated from/with the ancient Greeks. 这种建筑风格起源於古希腊.  2 [Tn] be the creator or author of (sth) 创作, 发明（某事物）: originate a new style of dancing 创作一种新的舞步 * Who originated the concept of stereo sound? 立体声是谁设想出来的?
originator 
n person who originates sth 创始者; 创作者; 发明人.
oriole
/ 5R:rIEUl; `RrI9ol/ n  1 (also ,golden `oriole) type of European bird with black and yellow feathers 黄鹂.  2 similar type of N American bird of which the male has black and yellow feathers （北美）金莺.
ormolu
/ 5R:mElu:; `RrmE9lu/ n [U, C] (article made of or decorated with) gilded bronze or a gold-coloured alloy of copper, zinc and tin 金色铜（铜、 锌、 锡的合金）; 金色铜物件: [attrib 作定语] an ormolu clock 金色铜的时钟.
ornament
/ 5R:nEmEnt; `RrnEmEnt/ n  1 [U] (fml 文) decoration; adornment 装饰; 点缀: The palace was rich in ornament. 宫廷装饰琳琅满目. * The clock is simply for ornament, it doesn't actually work. 那时钟纯粹是为了装饰, 其实不能走.  2 [C] thing designed to add beauty to sth, but usu without practical use 装饰物; 点缀品; 摆设: a shelf crowded with ornaments, ie vases, pieces of china, etc 摆满装饰物的架子（花瓶、 瓷器等） * I've just dropped one of your china ornaments. 我刚才把你的一件瓷器的摆设给弄掉了.  3 (dated fml 旧, 文) person, act, quality, etc that adds beauty, charm, etc 增添美感、 魅力等的人、 行为、 品质等: He is an ornament to his profession. 他为同业增了光.
ornament
/ 5R:nEment; `RrnE9mZnt/ [esp passive 尤用於被动语态: Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (with sth) add ornament to sth; decorate sth 装饰、 点缀或美化某物:a dress ornamented with lace 带花边的连衣裙 * a Christmas tree ornamented with tinsel 饰有金银箔的圣诞树.
ornamental
/ 9R:nE5mentl; 9RrnE`mZntl/ adj of or for ornament 装饰的; 为装饰的: Ornamental copper pans hung on the wall. 墙上挂著装饰性的铜盘.
ornamentation
/ 9R:nEmen5teIFn; 9RrnEmZn`teFEn/ n [U] that which ornaments; decoration 装饰物; 装饰: a church with no ornamentation 没有装饰的教堂.
ornate
/ R:5neIt; Rr`net/ adj (often derog 常作贬义) (a) richly decorated 装饰华丽的: ornate carvings in a church 教堂中华丽的雕刻饰物 * That style of architecture is too ornate for my taste. 那种建筑风格太华丽了, 不对我的口味. (b) (of prose, verse, etc) using complicated language and figures of speech; not simple in style or vocabulary （指散文、 韵文等）词藻华丽的, 词句繁复的: ornate descriptions 堆砌词藻的描述 * an ornate style 雕章琢句的风格. 
ornately 
adv. 
ornateness 
n [U].
ornithology
/ 9R:nI5WClEdVI; 9RrnE`WBlEdVI/ n [U] scientific study of birds 鸟类学.
ornithological
/ 9R:nIWE5lCdVIkl; 9RrnIWE`lBdVIkl/ adj [esp attrib 尤作定语]: an ornithological survey 鸟类考察.
ornithologist
/ 9R:nI5WClEdVIst; 9RrnI`WBlEdVIst/ n expert in ornithology 鸟类学家.
orotund
/ 5CrEUtQnd; `BrE9tQnd/ adj (fml sometimes joc 文, 有时作戏谑语)  1 (of the voice) dignified; grand （指嗓音）洪亮的, 高亢的: the orotund tones of the priest 牧师朗朗的语调.  2 boastful; pompous 夸张的; 夸大的; 浮夸的.
orphan
/ 5R:fn; `RrfEn/ n person (esp a child) whose parents are dead 父母双亡的人; （尤指）孤儿: He has been an orphan since he was five. 他五岁时即沦为孤儿. * [attrib 作定语] an orphan nephew 双亲亡故的侄儿.
orphan 
v [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态] make (a child) an orphan 使（儿童）沦为孤儿: She was orphaned in the war. 她在战争中沦为孤儿.
orphanage
/ 5R:fEnIdV; `RrfEnIdV/ n home for children who are orphans 孤儿院.
orris-root
/ 5CrIsru:t; ?@ 5R:r-; `RrIs9rut/ n sweet-smelling root of certain types of iris plant, dried and used in perfumes and medicines 鸢尾根（用作香料或药材）.
orth(o)-
comb form 构词成分 correct; standard 正确; 正统; 标准: orthography * orthopaedic.
orthodontics
/ 9R:WE5dCntIks; 9RrWE`dBntIks/ n [sing v] (medical 医) (branch of dentistry that deals with) preventing and correcting irregularities in the position of the teeth and jaws 正牙（学）.
orthodontic 
adj of orthodontics 正牙（学）的: orthodontic surgery 正牙外科.
orthodontist
/ -5dCntIst; -`dBntIst/ n specialist in orthodontics 正牙医师; 正牙学家.
orthodox
/ 5R:WEdCks; `RrWE9dBks/ adj  1 (having beliefs, opinions, etc that are) generally accepted or approved 持普遍赞同的信仰、 见解等的; 规范的; 公认的; 普遍赞同的: orthodox behaviour 合乎传统的行为 * Her ideas are very orthodox. 她的思想非常合乎规范. Cf 参看 heterodox, unorthodox.  2 (esp religion 尤用於宗教) following the older, more traditional, practices strictly 正统的; 传统的; 循规蹈矩的: orthodox Jews 正统的犹太教徒.
orthodoxy
/ 5R:WEdCksI; `RrWE9dBksI/ n  1 [U] state of being orthodox or holding orthodox beliefs 规范性; 正统性; 持传统信仰.  2 [C esp pl 尤作复数] (fml 文) orthodox belief, character, practice, etc 正统; 正统的信仰、 特性、 做法等: a firm supporter of Catholic orthodoxies 坚决拥护天主教正统观念的人.
the Orthodox Church (also The Eastern Orthodox Church) 
branch of the Christian church, found esp in eastern Europe and Greece, which recognizes the Patriarch of Constantinople (ie Istanbul) as its head bishop 正教; 正教会; 东正教会.
orthography
/ R:5WCgrEfI; Rr`WB^rEfI/ n [U] (fml 文)  1 (study or system of) spelling 正字; 正字法; 拼字法: Indictionaries, words are listed according to their orthography.在词典中, 词是按照字母拼写顺序排列的.  2 correct or conventional spelling 正确的或传统的拼写形式. 
orthographic (also orthographical)
/ 9R:WE5grAfIk, -fIkl; 9RrWE`grAfIk, -fIkl/ adj. 
orthographically
/ -kElI; -kElI/ adv.
orthopaedics (also orthopedics)
/ 9R:WE5pi:dIks;9RrWE`pidIks/ n [sing v] (medical 医) (branch of surgery that deals with) correction of bone deformities and diseases 矫形（外科学）: [attrib 作定语] the orthopaedics department in the hospital 医院中的矫形外科.
orthopaedic (also orthopedic)
/ 9R:WE5pi:dIk;9RrWE`pidIk/ adj of or concerning orthopaedics 矫形的: orthopaedic surgery on his spine 为他的脊椎骨做的矫形外科手术.
orthopaedist (also orthopedist)
/ -5pi:dIst; -`pidIst/n specialist in orthopaedics 矫形外科医生.
ortolan
/ 5R:tElEn; `RrtElEn/ n [U, C] (meat of a) small wild European bird eaten as a delicacy 圃巫鸟（欧洲产）; 圃巫鸟肉（可食）.
-ory
suff 後缀 (with vs and ns forming adjs 与动词和名词结合构成形容词): inhibitory * congratulatory.
oryx
/ 5CrIks; ?@ 5R:r-; `RrIks/ n large African antelope with long straight horns （非洲）大羚羊.
OS
/ 9EU 5es; 9o `Zs/ abbr 缩写 =  1 ordinary seaman.  2 (Brit) Ordnance Survey: an OS map 英国全国地形测量局绘制的地图.  3 (esp on clothing, etc) outsize （尤指衣物等上之标志）超大号.
Oscar
/ 5CskE(r); `RskL/ n (statuette presented as an) annual award in the US for excellence in cinema directing, acting, composing, etc 奥斯卡金像（奖）（在美国为优秀电影导演、 演员、 编剧等颁发的年奖）: be nominated for/win an Oscar 被提名候选[获得]奥斯卡金像奖 * He received an Oscar for his performance. 他获得奥斯卡金像奖. * This film is the winner of four Oscars. 这部影片获得四项奥斯卡金像奖. Cf 参看 Academy Award (academy).
oscillate
/ 5CsIleIt; `Bsl9et/ v  1 [I, Tn] (cause sth to) move repeatedly and regularly from one position to another and back again （使某物）摆动: A pendulum oscillates. 摆锤能摆动.  2 [I, Ipr] ~ (between sth and sth) (fml fig 文, 比喻) keep moving backwards and forwards between extremes of feeling, behaviour, opinion, etc; waver （感情、 行为、 想法等）波动, 动摇, 犹豫: He oscillates between political extremes. 他的政治观点在两个极端之间摇摆不定. * Manic depressives oscillate between depression and elation. 躁狂抑郁症患者抑郁与躁狂交替发作. Cf 参看 vacillate.  3 [I] (physics 物) (of electrical current, radio waves, etc) change in strength or direction at regular intervals （指电流、 无线电波等）振荡, 振动.
oscillation
/ 9CsI5leIFn; 9Bsl`eFEn/ n (fml 文)  1 [U] action of oscillating or being oscillated 摆动; 动摇; 振荡: the oscillation of the compass needle 罗盘指针的摆动 * the oscillation of radio waves 无线电波的振荡.  2 [C] single swing or movement of a thing or person that is oscillating （物或人的）一次摆动, 动摇: Her oscillations in mood are maddening. 她喜怒无常能把人气疯.
oscillator
/ -tE(r); -tL/ n (physics 物) instrument for producing electrical oscillations 振荡器.
oscillograph
/ E5sIlEgrB:f; ?@ -grAf; E`sIlE9^rAf/ n (physics 物) instrument for recording electrical oscillations 示波器; 示波仪.
oscilloscope
/ E5sIlEskEUp; E`sIlE9skop/ n (physics 物) instrument that shows variations in electrical current as a wavy line on the screen of a cathode ray tube 示波管; 示波器.
osier
/ 5EUzIE(r); ?@ 5EUVEr; `oVL/ n type of willow tree, the twigs of which are used to make baskets 杞柳（柳条可编筐篮）: [attrib 作定语] an osier basket 柳条筐.
osmosis
/ Cz5mEUsIs; Bz`mosIs/ n [U]  1 (biology or chemistry 生或化) gradual passing of a liquid through a porous partition 渗透: Blood can be cleaned by osmosis if the kidneys have failed. 若肾功能衰退, 可通过渗透作用使血液净化.  2 gradual, and often hardly noticeable,acceptance of ideas, etc （思想、 观念等）潜移默化: Childrenseem to learn about computers by osmosis. 儿童似乎不知不觉地就了解了计算机. 
osmotic
/ Cz5mCtIk; Bz`mBtIk/ adj.
osprey
/ 5CspreI; `BsprI/ n (type of) large fish-eating bird with a dark back and whitish head 鹗.
osseous
/ 5CsIEs; `BsIEs/ adj (fml 文) of bone; having bones; bony 骨的; 有骨的; 多骨的.
ossify
/ 5CsIfaI; `BsE9faI/ v (pt, pp -fied) [I, Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] (fml 文)  1 (cause sth to) become hard like bone; change into bone （使某物）骨化; 变成骨.  2 (fml derog 文, 贬) (cause sth to) become rigid and unable to change （使某事物）僵化, 不能更动: Beliefs have ossified into rigid dogma. 信仰已僵化为不可更动的教条.
ossification
/ 9CsIfI5keIFn; 9BsEfE`keFEn/ n [U] (fml 文) process or action of ossifying 骨化; 僵化: the ossification of traditional practices 习俗的僵化.
oste(o)-
comb form 构词成分 of or concerning bone or the bones 骨的: osteopath * osteo-arthritis.
ostensible
/ C5stensEbl; Bs`tZnsEbl/ adj [attrib 作定语] stated (as a reason, etc) though perhaps not true; apparent 声称（为理由等）的; 表面的: The ostensible reason for his absence was illness, but everyone knew he'd gone to a football match. 他称病缺席, 但谁都知道他去看足球赛了. 
ostensibly
/ -EblI; -EblI/ adv: Ostensibly he was on a business trip, but he spent most of the time on the beach. 表面上他是因公外出, 实际上大部分的时间都是在海滨.
ostentation
/ 9Csten5teIFn; 9BstZn`teFEn/ n [U] (derog 贬) exaggerated display (of wealth, knowledge, skill, etc) intended to impress people or make them envious （对财富、 知识、 技巧等的）夸耀, 炫示, 夸示, 卖弄: the vulgar ostentation of the newly rich 暴发户庸俗的摆阔 * Their daughter's wedding reception was sheer ostentation. 他们女儿大办婚事纯然是为了炫耀.
ostentatious
/ 9Csten5teIFEs; 9BstZn`teFEs/ adj (derog 贬) showing or liking ostentation 夸耀的; 炫示的;夸示的; 卖弄的: ostentatious jewellery 招眼的珠宝 * dress in a very ostentatious manner 穿著非常显眼. 
ostentatiously 
adv: ostentatiously dressed 衣著引人注目.
osteo-arthritis
/ 9CstIEUB:5WraItIs; 9BstIoBr`WraItIs/ n [U] (medical 医) painful disease of the joints of the body that causes inflammation and stiffness 骨关节炎.
osteopathy
/ 9CstI5CpEWI; 9BstI`BpEWI/ n [U] (medical 医) treatment of certain diseases by manipulation of the bones and muscles 按骨术; 整骨术.
osteopath
/ 5CstIEpAW; `BstIE9pAW/ n person who practices osteopathy 按骨医士; 整骨医士: An osteopath has been treating her injured back. 整骨医士正给她治疗受伤的背部.
ostler
/ 5CslE(r); `BslL/ n (formerly) man looking after horses at an inn; stableman （旧时）客栈的马夫.
ostracize, ostracise
/ 5CstrEsaIz; `BstrE9saIz/ v [Tn] (fml 文) exclude (sb) from a group, club, etc; refuse to meet, talk to, etc 将（某人）排除出某团体、 俱乐部等; 拒绝会晤、 交谈等: He was ostracized by his colleagues for refusing to support the strike. 他因不支持罢工而受同事排斥.
ostracism
/ -sIzEm; -9sIzEm/ n [U] (fml 文) action of ostracizing; state of being ostracized （对人的）排除, 排斥, 不理睬: suffer ostracism 受排斥.
ostrich
/ 5CstrItF; `RstrItF/ n  1 very large African bird with a long neck, unable to fly, but fast-running 鸵鸟: [attrib 作定语] Her dress was trimmed with ostrich feathers. 她的衣边饰有鸵鸟的羽毛. * an ostrich-egg 鸵鸟蛋.  2 (infml fig 口, 比喻) person who refuses to face unpleasant realities 不正视不利现实的人: He's such an ostrich  he doesn't want to know about his wife's love affairs. 他真是自己骗自己--对妻子有外遇不闻不问.
OT
abbr 缩写 = Old Testament. Cf 参看 NT 2.
other
/ 5QTE(r); `QTL/ indef det  1 (person or thing) additional to that or those previously mentioned or implied 其他的, 另外的, 别的（人或事物）: Mr Smith and Mrs Jones and three other teachers were there. 史密斯先生和琼斯太太以及另外三位老师都在那儿. * Other people may disagree but I feel the whole thing has gone far enough. 尽管别人不同意, 但我觉得整个事情已经够可以的了. * She's engaged to Peter but she often goes out with other men. 她已经和彼得订了婚, 但她还常跟其他男子约会. * Did you see any other films? 你看过别的电影吗? * Not now, some other time (ie at an unspecified time in the future), perhaps. 现在不行, 改天再说吧. Cf 参看 another.  2 (used after the, my, your, his, etc with a singular n 用於the、 my、 your、 his等之後与一单数名词连用) the second of two （两个中的）另一个: Hold the bottle and pull the cork out with the other hand. 握住瓶子, 用另一只手拔瓶塞. * Those trousers are dirty  you'd better wear your other pair. 这条裤子脏了--你最好穿另一条. * You may continue on the other side of the paper. 可在纸的背面接著写.  3 (used after the or a possessive with a plural n 用於the或物主代词之後与一复数名词连用) the remaining (people or things) in a group 其余的, 剩下的（人或事物）: The other students in my class are from Italy. 我班其余同学都是意大利人.* Mary is older than me but my other sisters are younger. 玛丽比我大, 其余都是我的妹妹. * I haven't read `Cymbeline' but I've read all the other plays by Shakespeare/all Shakespeare's other plays. 莎士比亚的剧作除了《辛白林》, 别的我都读过了.  4 (idm 习语) every other => every. none other than => none. one after the other => one1. the other `day, `morning, `week, `month, etc recently 不久前的一天、 一个上午、 一个星期、 一个月等: I saw him in town the other day. 我最近有一天在伦敦见过他. somebody/something/somewhere or other => or. this, that and the other => this.
other 
adj [attrib 作定语] ~...than... (fml 文) different (people, things, etc) from... （人、 物等）不同於...: You will have time to visit other places than those on the itinerary. 你能有时间参观计画行程之外的一些地方. * Other women than Sally would have said nothing. 除了萨莉, 别的女子就都什麽也不说了.
others 
pron  1 people or things that are additional to or different from those already mentioned or implied 其他的、 另外的或别的人或事物: Some people came by car, others came on foot. 有些人是坐汽车来的, 其他人是走著来的. * These shoes don't fit  haven't you got any others? 这双鞋不合脚--还有别的鞋吗? * We must help others less fortunate than ourselves. 我们要帮助那些不那麽幸运的人.  2 (used after the or a possess det 用於the或一表示所属关系的限定词之後) the remaining persons or things in a group 其余的或剩下的人或事物: I went swimming while the others played tennis. 我去游泳, 其余的人都打网球去了. * I can't do the fourth and fifth questions but I've done all the others. 第四题和第五题我不会, 但是剩下的我都答了. * She was the only person who replied to the invitation  none of the others bothered. 她是唯一对邀请做了回应的人--其余的人谁也没理会.
other than 
prep (esp after a negative 尤用於否定词之後)  1 except 除了（表示所说的不包括在内）: He never speaks to me other than to ask for something. 他除了向我要东西, 从不跟我说话. * She has no close friends other than him. 她除了他以外没有好朋友.  2 different(ly) from; not 不同於; 而不: I have never known him behave other than selfishly. 我只知道他一向自私自利. * She seldom appears other than happy. 她很少有不高兴的时候.
other-worldly
/ 9QTE5w\:ldlI; `QTL`w[ldlI/ adj concerned with or thinking about spiritual (rather than mundane) matters 专心於心灵问题的; 超脱世俗的.
otherwise
/ 5QTEwaIz; `QTL9waIz/ adv  1 (fml 文) in another or a different way 用别的方法; 不同地: You obviously think otherwise. 显然你的想法不同. * He should have been working, but he was otherwise engaged, ie doing something else. 他应该在工作, 可他却干别的事.  2 in other or different respects; apart from that 在其他方面; 除此以外: The rent is high, (but) otherwise the house is fine. 租金贵是贵, （但）房子倒很好.
otherwise 
conj if conditions were different; if not 不然; 否则: Put the cap back on the bottle, otherwise the juice will spill. 把瓶盖儿盖好, 要不汁液就洒出来了. * We must run, otherwise we'll be too late. 我们得跑著去, 要不就太晚了. * Do as you're told, otherwise you'll be in trouble. 叫你怎麽做就怎麽做, 否则有麻烦.
otherwise 
adj [pred 作表语] in a different state; not as supposed 不这样; 并非如此: The truth is quite otherwise. 实情大有出入.
otiose
/ 5EUtIEUs; ?@ 5EUFIEUs; `oFI9os/ adj (fml 文) (of language, ideas, etc) serving no useful purpose; unnecessary （指语言、 想法等）无用的, 多余的: long, otiose passages of description 冗长而多余的描写段落.
otter
/ 5CtE(r); `BtL/ n (a) [C] small fish-eating river animal with four webbed feet, a flat tail and thick brown fur 水獭. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page iii. (b) [U] its fur 水獭毛皮: [attrib 作定语] a jacket made of otter skins 水獭皮甲克.
ottoman
/ 5CtEmEn; `BtEmEn/ n long cushioned seat without a back or arms, often used as a box for storing things (eg sheets and blankets) （有垫的）长凳（常兼作放床单、 毯子之物的箱子）.
OU
/ 9EU 5ju:; 9o `ju/ abbr 缩写 = (Brit) Open University 开放大学: an OU degree in maths 开放大学数学学位.
oubliette
/ 9u:blI5et; 9ublI`Zt/ n (esp formerly) secret dungeon or underground prison with an entrance only by a trapdoor in the roof （尤指旧时）地下密牢（出入口在顶部）.
ouch
/ aUtF; aJtF/ interj (expressing sudden pain 表示突然疼痛): Ouch! That hurts! 哎哟! 疼!
ought to
/ 5R:t tE; `Rt tE before vowels and finally 於元音前及末尾处读作 5R:t tu:; `Rt tu/ modal v (neg 否定式 ought not to; contracted form 缩约式 oughtn't to / 5R:tnt; `Rtnt/)  1 (a) (indicating obligation 表示责任或义务): We ought to start at once. 我们应当马上动身. * You ought to say you're sorry. 你应该说声对不起. * Such things ought not to be allowed. 这类事不该容许. * They oughtn't to let their dog run on the road. 他们不该把狗放出来满街跑. * `Ought I to write to say thank you?' `Yes, I think you ought (to).' ｀我应该写封感谢信吗?＇｀对, 我看应该写.＇ * She ought to have been more careful. 她本该小心些. =>Usage 1 at must 见must所附用法第1项. (b) (indicating advice or recommendation 表示劝告或推荐): You ought to improve your English before going to work in America. 你应该把英语学好些再去美国工作. * There ought to be more buses during the rush hour. 高峰期间应该多开几趟公共汽车. * You ought to see her new film. 你应当看看她新拍的电影. * She ought to have been a teacher, ie She would probably have been a good one. 她本该当教师（很可能是个好教师）. =>Usage 2 at must 见must所附用法第2项.  2 (drawing a tentative conclusion 作推测性的结论): If he started at nine, he ought to be here by now. 要是他九点出发, 现在该到这儿了. * That ought to be enough food for all of us. 那些该够我们大家吃的了. * Look at the sky  it ought to be a fine afternoon. 看看天--下午一定很晴朗. =>Usage 3 at must 见must所附用法第3项.
Ouija
/ 5wi:dVE; `widVE/ (also `Ouija-board) n (propr 专利名) board marked with letters of the alphabet and other signs, used in seances to receive messages said to come from the dead 灵应牌（上有字母等符号, 用於降神会中接收亡魂传来的信息）.
ounce
/ aUns; aJns/ n  1 [C] (abbr 缩写 oz) unit of weight, one sixteenth of a pound, equal to 28.35 grams 盎司（1/16 磅, 等於28.35克）. =>App 5 见附录5.  2 [sing] ~ of sth (infml 口) (used esp with neg vs 尤与动词否定式连用) very small quantity of sth; any 少量; 一点: She hasn't an ounce of common sense. 她一点儿常识也没有. * There's not an ounce of truth in his story. 他说的没有一点儿是真的.
our
/ B:(r), 5aUE(r); Br, aJr/ possess det  1 of or belonging to us 我们的: Our youngest child is six. 我们最小的孩子六岁. * Our main export is rice. 我们主要的出口货是大米. * Has anybody seen our two dogs? 谁看见我们家那两只狗了吗? * They want us to show some of our colour slides. 他们想看看我们的彩色幻灯片.  2 Our (used to refer to or address God, etc 用以直接或间接称呼上帝等): Our Father, ie God 天父（上帝） * Our Lady, ie the Virgin Mary 圣母马利亚.
ours
/ B:z, 5aUEz; Brz, aJrz/ possess pron of or belonging to us 我们的: Their house is similar to ours, but ours has a bigger garden. 他们的房子和我们的差不多, 只是我们的花园大些. * Your photos are lovely  do you want to see some of ours? 你们的照片很漂亮--想看看我们的吗?
ourselves
/ B:5selvz, aUE5selvz; Br`sZlvz, BJr`sZlvz/ reflex, emph pron 反身、 强调代词 (only taking the main stress in sentences when used emphatically 只在强调时重读)  1 (reflex 反身) (used when I and another or others, or I and you, cause and are affected by an action 用於复数第一人称施动而自身受该行动触及时): We try and ,keep ourselves in`formed about current trends. 我们设法随时了解形势的发展. * Let's `sign our`selves `Your affectionate students'. 咱们签上｀爱戴您的学生＇吧. * We'd like to see it for ourselves. 我们想亲眼看看.  2 (emph 强调) (used to emphasize we or us 用以强调we或us): We've often thought of going there our`selves. 我们常想亲自到那里去.  3 (idm 习语) by our`selves (a) alone 我们单独地. (b) without help 靠我们自己; 我们独自地.
-ous
suff 後缀 (with ns forming adjs 与名词结合构成形容词) having the qualities or character of 具有...性质或特徵的: poisonous * mountainous * glorious. > -ously (forming advs 用以构成副词): grievously. -ousness (forming uncountable ns 用以构成不可数名词): spaciousness.
oust
/ aUst; aJst/ v [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb (from sth) (fml 文) remove sb (from a position, job, etc) sometimes in order to take his place 免某人（职）; 罢黜; 剥夺; 取代: oust a rival from office 把竞争者从其职位上挤走 * He was ousted from his position as chairman. 他的主席职位被罢免了.
out
/ aUt; aJt/ adv part (For special uses with many vs, eg pick sth out, put sb out, see the v entries. 可与许多动词连用, 如pick sth out、 put sb out, 其释义见各动词词条.)  1 away from or not inside a place 离开某地; 不在里面: go out for some fresh air 出去呼吸新鲜空气 * get up and walk out 起来到外面去 * open the door and run out into the garden 开门出去跑进花园 * open a bag and take sth out 打开袋子取出某物 * find one's way out 寻找出路 * lock sb out 把某人锁在外面 * She shook the bag and some coins fell out. 她抖了抖手提包, 掉出了几枚硬币. * Out you go! ie Go out! 滚出去! Cf 参看 in1 1.  2 (a) not at home or at a place of work 不在家; 不在工作地点: I phoned Sally but she was out. 我给萨莉打电话, 可是她不在. * The manager is out at the moment. 现在经理不在. * Let's go out this evening/have an evening out, eg go to the cinema, a restaurant, the theatre, a disco, etc. 咱们今天晚上出去吧[玩一个晚上吧]. (b) (of a book, record, etc) not in the library （指书、 唱片等）不在图书馆或资料库, 借出: The book you wanted is out. 你要的书已借出. Cf 参看 in1 3.  3 (indicating distance away from land, one's country, a town, etc 表示远离陆地、 祖国、 城镇等): The boats are all out at sea. 船都已出海. * She's out in Australia at the moment. 现在她远在澳大利亚. * He lives right out in the country. 他住在偏远的乡间. * The ship was four days out from Lisbon, ie had left Lisbon four days earlier. 轮船四日前已驶离里斯本.  4 (indicating that sth is no longer hidden 表示某事物已暴露, 不再隐蔽): The secret is out, ie revealed or discovered. 那秘密已泄露了. * The flowers are out, ie open. 花开了. * The sun is out, ie not behind a cloud. 太阳出来了 * Her new book is out, ie published. 她的新书出版了. * There's a warrant out (ie issued) against him. 对他的逮捕令已发出. * Out with it! ie Say what you know. 说出来呀!  5 (used with superlative adjs 与形容词的最高级连用) in existence; among known examples 存在著; 在已知者中: It's the best game out. 这是上策.  6 not in power, in office or in a position 无权力; 不在其位: The Labour party went out in 1980. 工党於1980年下野. Cf 参看 in1 10.  7 not fashionable 不再流行; 不时兴: Flared trousers are out this year. 今年喇叭裤不时兴了. Cf 参看 in1 8.  8 unconscious 失去知觉; 无知觉: He's been out (cold) for ten minutes. 他昏迷已有十分钟.  9 (of a tide) away from the shore; low （指潮汐）落潮, 退潮: We couldn't swim  the tide was too far out. 我们不能游泳了--潮水退得太远了. Cf 参看 in1 6.  10 on strike 在罢工中: The dockers in Liverpool are out. 利物浦的码头工人罢工了.  11 (infml 口) not possible or desirable 不可能; 不可取: Swimming in the sea is out until the weather gets warmer. 在海里游泳还不是时候, 等天暖些再游.  12 (of fire, lights, burning materials, etc) extinguished; not burning （指火、 灯、 燃烧物等）熄灭: The fire, gas, candle, etc is out. 火、 煤气、 蜡烛等熄灭了. * The fire has gone/burnt out. 火灭了. (Cf 参看 The fire is still in. ) * All the lights were out in the streets. 街上的灯光都熄灭了. * Put that cigarette out! 把香烟熄灭! * The wind blew the candles out. 风把蜡烛吹灭了.  13 to the end; completely 到尽头; 到底; 全部; 彻底: hear sb out 听某人说完 * work out a problem 解决一难题 * Supplies are running out, ie becoming low. 供应品快用完了. * fight it out, ie settle a dispute by fighting 武力解决争端 * I'm tired out, ie exhausted. 我筋疲力尽了. * before the week is out, ie finished 不出这一星期.  14 clearly and loudly; without hesitation 清晰而响亮地; 毫不犹豫地: call/cry/shout out 大声叫[嚷/喊] * the need to speak out about sth 就某事物大胆发表意见的必要 * say sth out loud 大声说某事 * tell sb sth right/straight out 直截了当告诉某人某事物.  15 (indicating a mistake) more or less than the correct amount （表示误差）有差错, 或多或少: be out in one's calculations, reckoning, etc 自己的计算、 估计等稍有误差 * We're ten pounds out in our accounts. 我们的帐算错了十镑. * Your guess was a long way out, ie completely wrong. 你猜得差得太远了. * My watch is five minutes out, ie showing a time five minutes earlier or later than the correct time. 我的手表差了五分钟.  16 (sport 体) (a) (in cricket, baseball, etc) no longer batting, having been dismissed （板球、 棒球等中）出局, 退场: The captain was out for three, ie after having made only 3 runs in cricket. 队长仅跑垒三次後出局. * Kent were all out for 137. 肯特队共得137分. (b) (in tennis, badminton, etc) (of a ball, etc) having landed outside the line （网球、 羽毛球等）（指球）出界, 界外: He lost the point because the ball was out. 他丢了那分是因为球出界了. Cf 参看 in1 10.  17 (idm 习语) all out => all. be out for sth be trying to get or eager to obtain sth 企求; 力图获得某事物: I'm not out for compliments. 我并不是想要得到称赞. * He's out for your blood, ie seeking to attack you. 他要打你. be out to do sth be trying, aiming or hoping to do sth 力求、 旨在或希望做某事物: I'm not out to change the world. 我并不想要改革世界. * The company is out to capture the Canadian market. 该公司希望占据加拿大市场. ,out and a`bout able to get up, go outdoors, etc after being in bed through illness, injury, etc （病、 伤等卧床後）能下床, 能到户外: It's good to see old Mr Jenkins out and about again. 看见詹金斯老先生又能起床出来走动了, 可真高兴. ,out and a`way (with superlatives 与形容词的最高级连用) by far 远远地: She was out and away the most intelligent student in the class. 她是班上最最聪明的学生.
out 
n  1 (US) (in baseball) act, fact or instance of being out(16a) （棒球中）出局.  2 (idm 习语) the ins and outs => in3.
out-and-out 
adj [attrib 作定语] thorough; complete彻底的; 完全的: an ,out-and-out `crook, pro`fessional 十足的无赖、 内行人.
out-tray 
n tray for holding letters, etc that have been dealt with and are ready to be dispatched 发文盘.
out-
pref 前缀  1 (with vs and ns forming transitive vs 与动词和名词结合构成及物动词) to a greater extent; surpassing 极大地; 超过: outlive * outgrow * outnumber * outwit.  2 (with ns 与名词结合) separate; isolated 独立的; 孤立的: outhouse * outpost.  3 (with vs forming ns, adjs and advs 与动词结合构成名词、 形容词和副词): outburst * outgoing * outspokenly.
out of
/ 5aUt Ev; `aJtEv/ prep  1 (situated) at a distance from (a place seen as an enclosed area or volume); not in （位於）离（某处）一段距离; 不在内; 在外: Mr Green is out of town this week. 格林先生本星期不在伦敦. * Fish can survive for only a short time out of water. 鱼离开水後活得时间很短. Cf 参看 in2 1.  2 (moving) away from (a place seen as an enclosed area or volume) 离开（某处）; 从里面; 出来: jump out of bed 跳下床 * go out of the shop 走出商店 * fly out of the cage 飞出笼子.  3 (indicating motive or cause 表示动机或原因): do sth out of mischief, spite, malice, etc 出於恶作剧、 怨恨、 恶意等而做某事 * help sb out of pity, kindness, generosity, etc 出於怜悯、 好意、 慷慨等帮助某人 * ask out of curiosity 因好奇而问.  4 from among (a number) 从（若干）中: Choose one out of the six. 从六个里挑一个. * To give you only one example out of several.... 从几个例子中仅给你举出一例....  5 by using (sth); from 用, 以（某事物）: The hut was made out of pieces of wood. 这小屋是用木板建造的. * She made a skirt out of the material I gave her. 她用我给她的料子做了一条裙子. Cf 参看 from 8, of 5.  6 lacking (sth); without 缺乏（某物）; 无: I'm beginning to feel out of patience. 我觉得有些不耐烦了. * He's been out of work for six months. 他已失业六个月了. * be out of (ie have no) flour, sugar, tea, etc 没有面粉、 糖、 茶叶等.  7 not in the condition specified by the following n 不处於out of後之名词所示的情况: These books are out of order. 这些书都乱了. * He's still in hospital but out of danger. 他仍在住院, 但已脱离了危险. (See n entries for similar examples. 类似示例见有关名词词条. )  8 having (sth) as its origin or source; from 以（某事物）为起源或来源; 从: a scene out of a play by Pinter 品特的剧作中的一场 * copy a recipe out of a book 从书上抄下一份菜谱 * drink beer out of the can 持罐装啤酒对嘴儿喝 * pay for a new car out of one's savings 拿储蓄的钱买新汽车.  9 (indicating the loss of sth, esp as a result of dishonesty 表示失去某事物, 尤指被骗): cheat sb out of his money 骗走某人的钱 (See v entries for similar examples. 类似示例见有关动词词条. )  10 at a specified distance from (sth) 在离（某地）某距离处: The ship sank 10 miles out of Stockholm. 船在离斯德哥尔摩10英里处沉没了.  11 not concerned with (sth); not involved in 与（某事物）无关; 不牵连在内: It's a dishonest scheme and I'm glad to be out of it. 那是个骗局, 我幸而置身事外. * Brown is out of the England team. 布朗与英格兰球队无关.  12 (idm 习语) `out of it (infml 口) sad because excluded from a group of people or a community 因被排斥在某集体之外而难过: We've only just moved here so we still feel a bit out of it. 我们刚刚搬到这里, 和别人不熟感到仍有些冷清. * She looks rather out of it -- perhaps she doesn't speak English. 她看上去像是局外人--大概是她不会说英语的缘故吧.
out-patient
/ 5aUtpeIFnt; `aJt9peFEnt/ n person who goes to a hospital for treatment, but does not stay there 门诊病人: If you do not require surgery you can be treated as an out-patient. 不必动手术的可在门诊就医. * [attrib 作定语] the out-patient department 门诊部.
outback
/ 5aUtbAk; `aJtbAk/ n [sing] (esp in Australia) remote inland area where few people live （尤指澳大利亚的）内地: lost in the outback 在内地迷失.
outbid
/ 9aUt5bId; aJt`bId/ v (-dd-; pt, pp outbid) offer more money than (another person at an auction, etc); bid higher than 出价高於（拍卖场的另一人）: She outbid me for the vase. 那个花瓶她出价比我高.
outboard motor
/ 9aUtbR:d 5mEUtE(r); 9aJtbRrd `motL/ removable engine that is attached to the outside of the back (stern) of a boat （装在船尾外可拆卸的）船外发动机. =>illus at dinghy 见 dinghy 插图.
outbreak
/ 5aUtbreIk; `aJt9brek/ n sudden appearance or start (esp of disease or violence) 爆发, 突然发生, 发作（尤指疾病或暴力行为）: an outbreak of typhoid, hostilities, rioting 伤寒的发作、 战争的爆发、 暴乱的发生.
outbuilding
/ 5aUtbIldIN; `aJt9bIldIN/ n building, eg a shed or stable, separate from the main building （与主建筑物分开的）附属建筑物（如棚或厩）: a large farmhouse with useful outbuildings 带有实用附属建筑物的大型农舍. Cf 参看 outhouse.
outburst
/ 5aUtb\:st; `aJt9b[st/ n (a) bursting out; explosion爆发; 爆炸: an outburst of steam from the pressure-cooker 从压力锅中喷发出来的一股蒸汽. (b) sudden violent expression, esp of strong emotion 迸发, 发作（尤指感情的）: an outburst of laughter, anger, etc 一阵大笑、 勃然大怒 * outbursts of vandalism 对公物的大破坏.
outcast
/ 5aUtkB:st; ?@ -kAst; `aJt9kAst/ n, adj ~ (from...) (person) driven away from home, friends, society, etc; homeless and friendless (person) 被（家庭、 朋友、 社会等）抛弃的（人）; 既无家又无亲友的（人）: be treated as an outcast 遭到被人赶出似的对待.
outcaste
/ 5aUtkB:st; ?@ -kAst; `aJt9kAst/ n, adj (esp in India) (person) expelled from or not belonging to a fixed social class or caste （尤指印度的）被驱逐出或不属於某阶级或种姓的（人）, 贱民.
outclass
/ 9aUt5klB:s; ?@ -5klAs; aJt`klAs/ v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] be much better than (sb/sth); surpass 大大优於, 超过（某人[某事物]）: I was outclassedfrom the start of the race. 比赛一开始我就大大落後. * In design and quality of manufacture they were outclassed by the Italians. 在产品设计和质量上, 意大利人大大超过了他们.
outcome
/ 5aUtkQm; `aJt9kQm/ n (usu sing 通常作单数) effect or result (of an event, circumstances, etc) 结果; 效果: What was the outcome of your meeting? 你们会晤的结果如何?
outcrop
/ 5aUtkrCp; `aJt9krBp/ n (geology 地质) part of a layer (of rock, etc) that can be seen above the surface of the ground （岩层等的）露头（露出地表的部分）.
outcry
/ 5aUtkraI; `aJt9kraI/ n (esp sing 尤作单数) ~ (about/against sth) strong public protest 公开的强烈抗议: There was a public outcry about the building of a new airport. 公众强烈反对修建新机场.
outdated
/ 9aUt5deItId; aJt`detId/ adj (made) out of date (by the passing of time); old-fashioned 过时的; 老式的: ,outdated `clothing 老式衣物 * Her ideas on education are rather outdated now. 她的教育思想现在看来很陈腐.
outdistance
/ aUt5dIstEns; aJt`dIstEns/ v [Tn] move faster than (another person or animal) and leave him/it behind 超越（人或动物）; 将（人或动物）抛在後面: The favourite soon outdistanced the other horses in the race.那匹热门马很快就跑到最前面去了. * His wife has outdistanced (ie has been promoted more often than) him in her career. 他的妻子在事业上比他进展快.
outdo
/ 9aUt5du:; aJt`du/ v (3rd pers sing pres t -does /- 5dQz; -`dQz/, pt -did / -5dId; -`dId/, pp -done / -5dQn;-`dQn/) [Tn] do more or better than (sb) 比（某人）做得多或做得好; 超过; 胜过: determined to outdo her brother at work and games 决心在工作和体育活动中胜过她的哥哥 * Not to be outdone (ie Not wanting to let sb else do better) she tried again. 她很好强, 又试了一次.
outdoor
/ 5aUtdR:(r); `aJt9dRr/ adj [attrib 作定语]  1 of, used in, done in or existing in the open air (ie outside a building or house) 户外的; 户外用的; 露天的: outdoor activities 户外活动 * outdoor clothing 户外穿的衣服 * outdoor sports 户外运动. Cf 参看 indoor.  2 fond of activities done in the open air 喜欢户外活动的: He's not really an outdoor type. 他算不上是喜爱户外活动的人.
outdoors
/ 9aUt5dR:z; aJt`dRrz/ adv in the open air; outside; out of doors 在露天; 在外面; 在户外: It's cold outdoors. 外面很冷. * In hot countries you can sleep outdoors. 在天气热的国家可以露天睡觉. * Farm workers spend most of their time outdoors. 农民大部分时间都在户外. Cf 参看 indoors.
outdoors 
n (idm 习语) the ,great outdoors the open air, esp away from towns and cities 露天; （尤指）郊外, 旷野: I couldn't live in London, I enjoy the great outdoors too much. 我住不了伦敦, 我酷爱郊外的环境.
outer
/ 5aUtE(r); `aJtL/ adj [attrib 作定语] (a) of or for the outside 外面的; 外部的; 为外边的: the outer layer of wallpaper 壁纸的外层 * outer garments 外衣 * the outer walls of a house 房子的外墙. (b) farther from the inside or centre 远离内部或中心的: the outer hall 外厅 * the outer suburbs of the city 城市的远郊. Cf 参看 inner.
outermost
/ 5aUtEmEUst; `aJtL9most/ adj farthest from the inside or centre; most remote 最外面的; 远离中心的: the outermost planet from the sun 离太阳最远的行星 * the outermost districts of the city 城市的偏远地区.
outer space 
= space 5: journeys to outer space 太空旅行.
outface
/ 9aUt5feIs; aJt`fes/ v [Tn] make (sb) feel uncomfortable or embarrassed by staring at him boldly 将（某人）盯得局促不安: outface one's opponent without flinching 直视对手而无惧色.
outfall
/ 5aUtfR:l; `aJt9fRl/ n place where water falls or flows out (of a lake, river, etc); outlet （湖、 河等的）出水口.
outfield
/ 5aUtfi:ld; `aJt9fild/ n  1 the outfield (in cricket and baseball) part of the field furthest from the batsmen or batter （板球和棒球的）外场, 外野.  2 [Gp] players in this part of the field as a group 外场手, 外野手（总称）: [attrib 作定语] Their outfield play is weak. 他们的外场手截击力不强. Cf 参看 infield.
outfielder 
n player in the outfield 外场手; 外野手.
outfight
/ 9aUt5faIt; aJt`faIt/ v (pt, pp outfought / -5fR:t;-`fRt/) [Tn] fight better than (an opponent) in battle or in a sports match （在战斗或比赛中）比（对手）出色;赛过; 胜过: We were outmanoeuvred and outfought throughout the winter campaign. 我们在整个冬季战役中始终不如对手.
outfit
/ 5aUtfIt; `aJt9fIt/ n  1 [C] all the equipment or articles needed for a particular purpose; kit 全套装备; 全套工具; 全部用品: a complete car repair outfit 修理汽车用的整套工具.  2 [C] set of clothes worn together (esp for a particular occasion or purpose) 一套衣服（尤指用於某场合的）: a white tennis outfit 一套白色网球装 * She bought a new outfit for her daughter's wedding. 她为女儿买了一套婚礼新装.  3 [CGp] (infml 口) group of people working together; organization （协同工作的）集体, 组织: a small publishing outfit 小型出版单位.
outfitter 
n supplier of equipment or of men's or children's clothes （设备、 男服或童服的）供应商, 商店: He bought a jacket at the gentleman's outfitters. 他在那间男服店买了一件甲克. * They are the official school outfitters. 他们是指定的校服供应商.
outflank
/ 9aUt5flANk; aJt`flANk/ v [Tn] (fml 文) (a) pass round the side of (an enemy force) 包围（敌人）的侧翼: an outflanking movement 侧翼包围的调动. (b) gain an advantage over (sb) esp by taking an unexpected action 胜过（某人）; （尤指）出奇制胜: He was totally outflanked in the debate. 他在那场辩论中一败涂地.
outflow
/ 5aUtflEU; `aJt9flo/ n [C usu sing 通常作单数] ~ (from sth) flowing out; amount that flows out 流出; 外流; 流出量: a steady outflow from the tank 从箱中不断的流出 * an illegal outflow of currency 货币的非法外流.
outfox
/ 9aUt5fCks; aJt`fBks/ v [Tn] (infml 口) gain an advantage over (sb) by being more cunning; outwit 智胜（某人）; 比（某人）精明: He always outfoxes his opponents at chess. 他下国际象棋总是胜人一筹.
outgoing
/ 5aUtgEUIN; `aJt9^oIN/ adj  1 [attrib 作定语] (a) going out; leaving 外出的; 离开的: an outgoing ship, tide 离岸的船、 退落的潮水 * the outgoing tenant, ie the one who is leaving the house 即将迁出的房客. (b) leaving office, a political post, etc 将离任、 离职等的: the outgoing government 即行交班的政府 * the outgoing president 将卸任的总统.  2 friendly and sociable 友好而好交际的; 外向的: She's very outgoing. 她很外向. * an outgoing personality 外向的个性 * He's never been an outgoing type. 他可不是那种好交际的人.
outgoings
/ 5aUtgEUINz; `aJt9^oINz/ n [pl] amount of money spent; expenditure 支出; 开支: monthly outgoings on rent and food 每月的食宿花消.
outgrow
/ 9aUt5grEU; aJt`^ro/ v (pt outgrew / -5gru:;-`^ru/, pp outgrown / -5grEUn; -`^ron/) [Tn]  1 grow too big for (esp one's clothes) 长大而穿不下（尤指原有的衣服）.  2 grow faster or taller than (another person) 长得比（某人）快或高: He's already outgrown his older brother. 他已长得比哥哥还高.  3 leave (sth) behind or grow weary of (sth) as one grows older; grow out of 年长而不再要（某事物）; 长大而厌倦（某事物）: outgrow bad habits, childish interests, etc 年长而放弃坏习惯、 儿时的兴趣等 * He has outgrown his passion for pop music. 他已长大不再热衷於流行音乐了.  4 (idm 习语) outgrow one's `strength grow too quickly (during childhood) so that one easily becomes weak or ill （儿童时期）生长过快而体弱或易病.
outgrowth
/ 5aUtgrEUW; `aJt9^roW/ n (fml 文)  1 naturaldevelopment or result 自然的发展或结果: The manufactureof this material is an outgrowth of the space industry. 这种材料的生产是航天工业发展的结果.  2 that which grows out of another thing （某物上的）生长物: an outgrowth on a beech tree 山毛榉上的瘤 * an outgrowth of hair from the nostrils 鼻孔的毛.
outhouse
/ 5aUthaUs; `aJt9haJs/ n  1 small building (eg a shed or stable) outside the main building （在主建筑物外面的）附属建筑物（如棚或厩）: She did her washing in one of the outhouses. 她在户外的一间小屋里洗衣服. Cf 参看 outbuilding.  2 (US) outside lavatory (enclosed, but separate from the main building) 户外厕所.
outhouse
/ 5aUthaUs; `aJt9haJs/ n  1 small building (eg a shed or stable) outside the main building （在主建筑物外面的）附属建筑物（如棚或厩）: She did her washing in one of the outhouses. 她在户外的一间小屋里洗衣服. Cf 参看 outbuilding.  2 (US) outside lavatory (enclosed, but separate from the main building) 户外厕所.
outing
/ 5aUtIN; `aJtIN/ n short pleasure trip; excursion 短途旅行; 远足: go on an outing 去远足 * an outing to the seaside 到海滨游玩 * the firm's annual outing to the theatre 公司一年一度的外出观剧活动.
outlandish
/ aUt5lAndIF; aJt`lAndIF/ adj (esp derog 尤作贬义) looking or sounding strange （样子或声音）怪异的, 奇特的: outlandish clothes, behaviour 奇装异服、 怪异行为 * Her views on children are rather outlandish. 她对儿童的看法很奇怪. 
outlandishly 
adv. 
outlandishness 
n [U].
outlast
/ 9aUt5lB:st; ?@ -5lAst; aJt`lAst/ v [Tn] last or live longer than (sth/sb) 比（某物）耐久; 比（某人[某物]）命长: This clock has outlasted several owners. 这座时钟的寿命比它的几个主人的寿命都长. * The political system will outlast most of us. 我们大多数人将看不到这一政治制度的消亡. Cf 参看 outlive.
outlaw
/ 5aUtlR:; `aJt9lR/ n (esp formerly) person who has broken the law and is hiding to avoid being caught （尤指旧时）犯法後躲藏起来的人: Bands of outlaws lived in the forest. 成群的歹徒犯法後栖身於树林中.
outlaw 
v [Tn]  1 (formerly) make or declare (sb) an outlaw （旧时）使（某人）或宣布（某人）成为犯法後躲藏起来的人.  2 declare (sth) to be illegal 宣布（某事物）非法: outlaw certain addictive drugs 宣布某些致瘾药物为禁品.
outlay
/ 5aUtleI; `aJt9le/ n ~ (on sth) (a) [U] spending, esp to help future developments in a business, etc 花费, 开支（尤指有助於公司等进一步发展的）: There was very little outlay on new machinery. 添置新机器的开支微乎其微. (b) [sing] sum spent in this way （作上述用途的）费用, 款项: a considerable outlay on basic research 发展基础研究的一大笔费用.
outlet
/ 5aUtlet; `aJt9lZt/ n  1 ~ (for sth) way out (for water, steam, etc) （水蒸汽等的）出口, 出路, 排放孔: an outlet for water 排水孔 * the outlet of a lake 湖的出水口 * [attrib 作定语] an outlet valve 排气阀.  2 ~ (for sth) (fig 比喻) means of releasing (energy, strong feelings, etc) （精力、 强烈情感等的）发泄的出路: Children need an outlet for their energy. 儿童的精力需要发泄出来. * He needs an outlet for all that pent-up anger. 他那积愤需要有机会倾吐.  3 (commerce 商) shop, etc that sells goods made by a particular company 经销店: This cosmetics firm has 34 outlets in Britain. 这家化妆品公司在英国有34个经销店.
outline
/ 5aUtlaIn; `aJt9laIn/ n  1 line(s) showing the shape or outer edge (of sth) 轮廓; 外形: She could see only the outline(s) of the trees in the dim light. 朦胧中她只看见树木的轮廓. * [attrib 作定语] He drew an outline map of Italy. 他画了一张意大利的略图.  2 statement of the main facts or points 要点; 大纲; 纲要: an outline for an essay, a lecture, etc 文章、 讲演等的要点 * an outline of European History, eg as the title of a book which summarizes the most important historical events, etc 欧洲历史纲要.  3 (idm 习语) in `outline giving only the main points 扼要地: describe a plan in (broad) outline 概述一计画.
outline 
v [Tn]  1 draw or mark the outer edge of (sth) 画出或标出（某物）的轮廓、 外形: He outlined the triangle in red. 他用红笔画出三角形.  2 give a short general description of (sth) 概述（某事物）: We outlined our main objections to the proposal. 我们扼要地说明了反对该建议的意见.
outlive
/ 9aUt5lIv; aJt`lIv/ v [Tn] live longer than (sb) 比（某人）活得久: He outlived his wife by three years. 他比妻子多活了三年. * (fig 比喻) When he retired he felt that he had outlived his usefulness, ie was no longer useful. 他退休时方觉得自己年老无用了. Cf 参看 outlast.
outlook
/ 5aUtlUk; `aJt9lJk/ n  1 ~ (onto/over sth) view on which one looks out 景色; 景致: The house has a pleasant outlook over the valley. 从这所房子可以看到山谷景色优美.  2 ~ (on sth) person's way of looking at life, etc; mental attitude （对生活等的）看法, 观点, 态度: a narrow outlook on life 狭隘的人生观 * a tolerant, forgiving, pessimistic, etc outlook 宽容的、 宽恕的、 悲观的...态度.  3 ~ (for sth) what seems likely to happen; future prospects 展望; 前景: a bright outlook for trade 商业的光明展望 * a bleak outlook for the unemployed 失业者惨淡的前景 * further outlook, dry and sunny, eg as a weather forecast 天气预测, 乾燥而晴朗.
outlying
/ 5aUtlaIIN; `aJt9laIIN/ adj [attrib 作定语] far from a centre or a city; remote 远离中心的; 远离城市的; 偏远的: outlying regions 边远地区 * outlying villages, with poor communications 与外界联系不便的偏僻村落.
outmanoeuvre (US outmaneuver)
/ 9aUtmE5nu:vE(r);9aJtmE`nuvL/ v [Tn] do better than (an opponent, etc) by acting more skilfully and cleverly 比（对手等）技高一著, 智胜一筹: He was completely outmanoeuvred in his campaign to win the support of other ministers. 他为赢得其他大臣的支持而竭尽全力, 却因失算而彻底受挫.
outmoded
/ 9aUt5mEUdId; aJt`modId/ adj (often derog 常作贬义) no longer fashionable 过时的; 不流行的: outmoded ideas, styles, views, etc 陈旧的观念、 款式、看法等.
outnumber
/ 9aUt5nQmbE(r); aJt`nQmbL/ v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] be more in number than (sb)在数量上超过（某人）: The demonstrators were outnumbered by the police. 示威者没有警方的人数多. * We were outnumbered two to one by the enemy, ie There were twice as many of them. 我们的人数只及敌人的一半.
outplay
/ 9aUt5pleI; aJt`ple/ v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] play much better than (an opponent) 远胜, 大败（对手）: The English team were totally outplayed by the Brazilians. 英国队被巴西队打得一败涂地.
outpoint
/ 9aUt5pRInt; aJt`pRInt/ v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] (in boxing, etc) defeat (sb) by scoring more points （拳击等中）以得分多而胜（某人）: He was outpointed by the champion. 他以点数输给了冠军.
outpost
/ 5aUtpEUst; `aJt9post/ n  1 (group of soldiers at an) observation point some distance away from the main army 前哨（站）.  2 any distant settlement 偏远居民区: a missionary outpost in the jungle 丛林区传教居民点 * (joc 谑) You'd better get petrol here  where we're going is the last outpost of civilization. 你最好在这儿加足汽油--咱们要去的算是人类文明的边缘地区.
outpouring
/ 5aUtpR:rIN; `aJt9pRrIN/ n (usu pl 通常作复数) uncontrolled expression of strong feeling （强烈感情的）流露, 洋溢: outpourings of the heart 倾吐衷曲 * an outpouring of frenzied grief 悲愤的倾吐 * the outpourings of a madman 疯子的癫狂发作.
output
/ 5aUtpUt; `aJt9pJt/ n [sing]  1 quantity of goods, etc produced (by a machine, worker, etc) （机器、 工人等的）产量: The average output of the factory is 20 cars a day. 该工厂的平均产量是每天20辆汽车. * We must increase our output to meet demand. 我们必须提高产量以满足需求. * the literary output of the year, ie all the books, etc published in a year 一年的出版物数量.  2 power, energy, etc produced (by a generator, etc) （发电机等的）输出功率: an output of 100 watts 功率100瓦.  3 (computing 计) information produced from a computer （信息的）输出. Cf 参看 input 3.
output 
v (-tt-; pt, pp output or outputted) [Tn] (computing 计) supply (information, results, etc) 输出（信息、 结果等）. Cf 参看 input v.
output device 
machine by which information is received from a computer 输出设备.
outrage
/ 5aUtreIdV; `aJt9redV/ n (derog 贬)  1 [C, U] (act of) great violence or cruelty 暴虐; 残忍; 暴行: outrages committed by armed mobs 武装暴民的肆虐 * never safe from outrage 永受暴行威胁.  2 [C] act or event that shocks or angers the public 骇人事件; 激起民愤的行为或事情: `The building of the new shopping centre is an outrage,' she protested. ｀修建新购物中心是践踏民意,＇她抗议道.  3 [U] strong resentment or anger 义愤; 愤慨: When he heard the news he reacted with a sense of outrage. 他得悉此事义愤填膺. * He leapt up and down in sheer outrage. 他气得暴跳如雷.
outrage 
v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] shock or offend (sb); upset greatly 震骇或触犯（某人）; 大大激怒（某人）: outrage public opinion 违反民意 * They were outraged by the announcement of massive price increases. 物价大幅上涨的消息一公布, 他们气愤填膺.
outrageous
/ aUt5reIdVEs; aJt`redVEs/ adj  1 very offensive or immoral; shocking 蛮横无礼的; 无道德的; 骇人的: His treatment of his wife is outrageous. 他待妻子十分蛮横. * The price is outrageous, ie much too high.价钱高得吓人.  2 very unusual and unconventional不寻常的; 不依惯例的: outrageous hats at Ascot 阿斯科特赛马会上千奇百怪的帽子 * outrageous remarks designed to shock listeners 故意耸人听闻的言论. 
outrageously 
adv: outrageously expensive clothes 极昂贵的衣物 * outrageously pornographic magazines 露骨的色情杂志.
outrank
/ 9aUt5rANk; aJt`rANk/ v [Tn] (fml 文) be of higher rank than (sb) 级别高於（某人）: Colonel Jones outranks everyone here. 琼斯上校比这里所有人的级别都高.
outre
/ 5u:treI; ?@ u:5treI; u`tre/ adj (French derog or joc 法, 贬或谑) (esp of behaviour, ideas, tastes, etc) not conventional; very unusual or peculiar; eccentric （尤指行为、 思想、 情趣等）非传统的, 异常的, 奇特的, 古怪的: an outre style of dress 奇装异服 * She likes to shock people with her outre remarks. 她爱出语惊人.
outrider
/ 5aUtraIdE(r); `aJt9raIdL/ n person on a motor cycle (or, esp formerly, on horseback) escorting the vehicle of an important person （重要人物乘坐车辆的）摩托车警卫（或尤指旧时的骑马护卫）: The President's car was flanked by motor-cycle outriders. 总统的汽车由摩托车警卫护行.
outrigger
/ 5aUtrIgE(r); `aJt9rI^L/ n  1 structure projectingover the side of a boat or ship, eg for the rowlocks in a racing boat or to give stability to a canoe 舷外撑架.  2 boat fitted with one of these structures 有舷外撑架的船.
outright
/ 5aUtraIt; `aJt9raIt/ adv  1 openly and honestly, with nothing held back 坦率地; 率直地; 诚实地; 无保留地: I told him outright what I thought of his behaviour. 我把我对他所作所为的看法直率地告诉了他.  2 not gradually; instantly 一下子; 立即: be killed outright by a single gunshot 一枪击毙 * buy a house outright, ie not by instalments 以一次付款方式买房.  3 clearly and completely 完全彻底地: He won outright. 他赢得乾脆.
outright 
adj [attrib 作定语]  1 without any doubt or reservation 毫无疑义的; 毫无保留的: an outright denial, refusal, etc 矢口否认、 断然拒绝.  2 clear; unmistakable 清楚的; 无疑的: She was the outright winner. 毫无疑问她是优胜者.
outrival
/ 9aUt5raIvl; aJt`raIvl/ v (-ll-; US also -l-) [Tn] (fml 文) be or do better than (sb) in competition with him （竞争中）胜过（某人）: She outrivals him at all board games. 她下什麽棋都比他强.
outrun
/ 9aUt5rQn; aJt`rQn/ v (pt outran / -5rn; -`rAn/, pp outrun) [Tn] run faster or better than (sb/sth) 比（某人[某物]）跑得快, 善跑: The favourite easily outran the other horses in the field. 那匹热门马一下子就把其他的马甩在了後边. * (fig 比喻) His ambition outran his ability, ie He was ambitious to do more than he was able. 他志大才疏.
outsell
/ 9aUt5sel; aJt`sZl/ v (pt, pp outsold / -5sEUld;-`sold/) [Tn]  1 sell more (quickly) than (sb) 比（某人）销售得快或多: The Japanese can outsell any competitor in the market. 日本人比谁都会搞市场推销.  2 be sold in greater quantities than (sth) 销售数量大於（某物）: This model outsells all others on the market. 这种型号在市场上较其他型号畅销.
outset
/ 5aUtset; `aJt9sZt/ n (idm 习语) at/from the outset (of sth) at/from the beginning (of sth) 开端; 开始: At the outset of her career she was full of optimism but not now. 她事业伊始十分乐观, 但现在已今非昔比了. * From the outset it was clear that he was guilty. 一开始就很清楚: 他有罪.
outshine
/ 9aUt5FaIn; aJt`FaIn/ v (pt, pp outshone / -5FCn; -`Fon/) [Tn] (usu fig 通常作比喻) shine more brightly than (sb/sth) 比（某人[某事物]）光亮, 出色, 优异: The young girl violinist outshone (ie was much better than) all the other competitors. 那年轻姑娘演奏小提琴使所有的竞争者相形见绌.
outside
/ 9aUt5saId; `aJt`saId/ n  1 [C usu sing 通常作单数] outer side or surface 外面; 外部: The outside of the house needs painting. 房子的外部需要粉刷. * a fruit with a prickly outside 外皮多刺的水果 * Lower the window and open the door from the outside. 落下窗户, 从外面打开门. * Make sure the contents are clearly labelled on the outside. 外面的标签一定要注明里面的内容. * (fig 比喻) She seems calm on the outside but I know how worried she really is. 她表面很镇静, 但我知道她实际上很不安.  2 [sing] area that is close to but not part of the specified building, etc 与某建筑物等接近的地方: walk round the outside of the building 在楼房周围散步 * I only saw it from the outside. 我只是从外面看见那个东西了. Cf 参看 inside1.  3 (idm 习语) at the outside estimated or calculated as the highest possible figure; at the most 至多; 充其量: room for 75 people at the outside 至多能容75人的地方 * With tips I can earn 150 a week, at the very outside. 连小费在内我每星期最多能挣150英镑. on the outside (of motorists, motor vehicles, etc) using the lane that is nearest to the middle of the road or motorway （指机动车辆或驾驶员）使用外侧行车道: overtake sb on the outside 使用外侧行车道超越某人.
outside
/ 5aUtsaId; `aJt`saId/ adj [attrib 作定语]  1 of, on or facing the outer side 外部的; 在外面的; 对著外面的: outside repairs, measurements, appearance 外部的修理、 外部的量度、 外观 * a house with only two outside walls 只有两面外墙的房子.  2 (a) not in the main building; not internal 不在主建筑物内的; 外面的: an outside toilet 户外厕所. (b) not included in or connected with a group, an organization, etc 集团外的; 组织外的; 外界的; 局外的: We'll need outside help before we can finish. 我们需要外界援助才能完成. * We may have to use an outside firm of consultants. 我们可能得请教外面的谘询公司. * She has a lot of outside interests, ie not connected with her job or main subject of study. 她有许多业余爱好.  3 (of choice, possibility, etc) very small （指选择余地、 可能性等）非常小的: an outside chance of winning the game 微乎其微的获胜可能.  4 greatest possible or probable 可能性最大的; 最可能的: My outside price is 100000. 我出的价最高是100000英镑. * 150 is an outside estimate. 150是最高的估计.
outside broadcast 
programme filmed or recorded in a place other than the main studio 实况广播（不在主播音室内摄制或录制的节目）.
outside lane 
section of a road or motorway nearest the middle, where traffic moves fastest 外侧行车道.
outside left, outside right player 
(in football, etc) in the forward line who is furthest to the left/right of the centre-forward （足球等中的）左[右]翼, 左[右]边锋.
outside line 
connection by telephone to a place that is outside the building or organization （电话）外线.
outside
/ 9aUt5saId; aJt`saId/ (also esp US outside of) prep  1 on or to a place on the outside of (sth) 在或向（某物）的外面: You can park your car outside our house. 你可以把汽车停在我们房子外面. * Don't go outside the school playground. 不要到学校运动场以外的地方去. Cf 参看 inside2.  2 not within the range or scope of (sth) 超出（某事物）的范围: The matter is outside my area of responsibility. 此事超出我的责任范围. * I'm not concerned with what you do outside working hours. 我不管你工作时间以外做什麽事.  3 except for (sb); other than 除了（某人）（表示所说的不包括在内）: Outside her brothers and sisters she has no real friends. 她除了兄弟姐妹以外没有真正的朋友.
outside 
adv  1 on or to the outside 在外面; 向外面: Please wait outside. 请在外面等候. * The house is painted green outside. 这房子外面刷成了绿色. * The children are playing outside. 孩子们在外面玩儿呢. * Don't go outside  it's too cold. 不要到外面去--天气太冷.  2 in the open air; not enclosed 在户外; 露天: It's warmer outside than in this room. 外面比这间屋子里暖和. * The car wouldn't start after standing outside all week. 汽车在露天停放了一个星期, 已经发动不起来了.
outsider
/ 9aUt5saIdE(r); aJt`saIdL/ n  1 person who is not (or is not accepted as) a member of a society, group, etc 外人; 局外人; 组织之外的人: Although she's lived there for ten years, the villagers still treat her as an outsider. 她虽然在那儿住了十年, 村里人仍视她如外人. * Women feel like outsiders in that club. 女子在那个俱乐部里感觉是外人.  2 competitor thought to have little chance of winning a race or contest 不大可能获胜的竞争者: That horse is a complete outsider; I wouldn't waste your money on it. 那匹马绝无获胜可能, 我要是你可不把钱压在它身上. * Amazingly, the job went to a rank outsider. 真怪, 那工作竟然交给了一个万万想不到的人.
outsize
/ 5aUtsaIz; `aJt9saIz/ adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] (sometimes derog 有时作贬义) (of clothing or people) larger than the standard sizes （指衣物或人）大於标准大小的, 特大的: outsize dresses for larger ladies 适合特大体型女士的特号连衣裙 * She's not really outsize  just well-built. 她不算真正的特大体型--只是魁梧罢了.
outskirts
/ 5aUtsk\:ts; `aJt9sk[ts/ n [pl] outlying districts (esp of a city or large town); outer areas 外围地区; （尤指）市郊: They live on the outskirts (ie in an outlying district) of Paris. 他们住在巴黎市郊.
outsmart
/ 9aUt5smB:t; aJt`smBrt/ v [Tn] be cleverer or more cunning than (sb); outwit 比（某人）精明, 狡猾; 智胜（某人）: We outsmarted them and got there first by taking a shorter route. 我们比他们机灵, 抄近道先到了.
outspoken
/ 9aUt5spEUkEn; aJt`spokEn/ adj ~ (in sth/doing sth) saying openly exactly what one thinks; frank 直言的; 坦率的: an outspoken critic of the government 直言批评政府的人 * be outspoken in one's remarks 直言不讳. 
outspokenly 
adv: outspokenly critical 坦率批评的. 
outspokenness 
n [U].
outspread
/ 9aUt5spred; aJt`sprZd/ adj spread or stretched out 展开的; 伸展的; 张开的: She ran towards him with ,outspread `arms/with ,arms out`spread. 她伸开双臂朝他奔去.
outstanding
/ 9aUt5stAndIN; `aJt`stAndIN/ adj  1 exceptionally good; excellent 杰出的; 优秀的: an outstanding student, piece of work, performance 优秀的学生、 作品、 表演.  2 [usu attrib 通常作定语] in a position to be easily noticed; conspicuous 地位显著的; 为人瞩目 的; 突出的: the outstanding features of the landscape 景色的显著特点 * an outstanding landmark 突出的地面标志.  3 (of payment, work, problems, etc) not yet paid, done, resolved, etc （指报酬、 工作、 问题等）未偿付的, 未完成的, 未解决的: outstanding debts 未偿清的债务 * A good deal of work is still outstanding. 不少工作尚未完成.
outstandingly 
adv exceptionally 非常: outstandingly good 非常好的 * play outstandingly (well) 演得非常好.
outstation
/ 5aUtsteIFn; `aJt9steFEn/ n remote station(1); outpost 设在边远地区的分站; 前哨站.
outstay
/ 9aUt5steI; aJt`ste/ v [Tn]  1 stay longer than (sb) 比（某人）停留的时间长: outstay all the other guests 停留的时间比其他客人长久.  2 (idm 习语) outstay/overstay one's welcome => welcome.
outstretched
/ 9aUt5stretFt; aJt`strZtFt/ adj (with limbs) stretched or spread out as far as possible （四肢）伸开的, 展开的: He lay outstretched on the grass. 他手脚摊开躺在草地上. * with ,arms outstretched/with ,outstretched `arms 张开双臂.
outstrip
/ 9aUt5strIp; aJt`strIp/ v (-pp-) [Tn]  1 run faster than (sb in a race) and leave him behind （赛跑中）超越（某人）: We soon outstripped the slower runners. 我们很快就超过那些跑得慢的人.  2 become larger, more important, etc than (sb/sth) 胜过, 超过（某人[某事物]）: Demand is outstripping current production. 现在需求逐渐超过了生产能力.
outvote
/ 9aUt5vEUt; aJt`vot/ v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] defeat (sb) by a majority of votes; win more votes than 以多数票击败（某人）; 得票多於: Richard and David tried to get the question put on the agenda but they were heavily outvoted. 理查德和戴维极力想把问题列入议程, 但遭多数票否决.
outward
/ 5aUtwEd; `aJtwLd/ adj [attrib 作定语]  1 (of a journey) going out or away from (a place that one is going to return to) （指旅行）外出的, 出外的: He got lost on the outward journey. 他外出旅行不知所终.  2 of oron the outside 外面的; 在外面的: the outward appearance of things 东西的外表 * To (all) outward appearances (ie As far as one can judge from the outside) the child seems very happy. 这孩子从外表看似乎很高兴.  3 in, or relating to, one's expressions or actions (in contrast to one's mental state or emotions) 表情或行动中的, 言行表露的（与心态和内心感受相对）: She gives no outward sign of the sadness she must feel. 她一定很难过, 但毫不形之於色. * An outward show of confidence concealed his nervousness. 他表现出很有信心的样子以掩盖内心的紧张.
outwardly 
adv on the surface; apparently 表面上; 外表上: Though badly frightened, she appeared outwardly calm. 她虽然非常害怕, 但表面上还是显得很镇静.
outwards
/ -wEdz; -wLdz/ (Brit) (also esp US outward) adv. =>Usage at forward2 用法见 forward
outward
1 towards the outside 向外: The two ends of the wire must be bent outward(s). 铁丝的两端须向外弯. * Her feet turn outwards. 她双足外翻.  2 away from home or from the point from which one started 离家; 离出发地: a train travelling outwards from London 从伦敦向外开行的火车. outward `bound going away from home, etc 离开家、 国等: The ship is outward bound. 那船是开往外地的. * [attrib 作定语] the outward bound train 开往外地的火车. Outward `Bound Movement scheme designed to provide adventure training outdoors for young people （培养年轻人冒险精神的）户外训练活动: [attrib 作定语] an Outward Bound (Movement) School 户外训练（活动）学校.
outweigh
/ 9aUt5weI; aJt`we/ v [Tn] be greater in weight, value or importance than (sth) 在重量、 价值或重要性上超过（某事物）: This outweighs all other considerations. 这一点是首要考虑的. * The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. 利远大於弊.
outwit
/ 9aUt5wIt; aJt`wIt/ v (-tt-) [Tn] win or defeat (sb) by being cleverer or more cunning than him 以智胜过, 以计击败（某人）: Two prisoners outwitted their guards and got away. 有两个囚犯设计欺骗了警卫而逃走了.
outwork
/ 5aUtw\:k; `aJt9w[k/ n [U] sewing, assembly work, etc supplied by a factory or shop to an individual to be done at home 外包活（工厂或商店供给个人在家做的）: do outwork for a clothing factory 为一制衣厂做外包活.
outworker 
n person who does outwork 外包工: Outworkers in the clothing industry are usually badly paid. 服装业中的外包工通常工酬菲薄.
outworn
/ 9aUt5wR:n; `aJt`wRrn/ adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] no longer useful; outdated; old-fashioned 不能再用的; 过时的; 旧式的: outworn practices in industry 工业中过时的做法 * outworn scientific theories 落伍的科学理论.
ouzel
/ 5u:zl; `uzl/ n any of various types of small songbird of the thrush family 黑鸫: a ring ouzel 环颈鸫.
ouzo
/ 5u:zEU; `uzo/ n [U] Greek alcoholic drink flavoured with aniseed, usu drunk with water 茴香烈酒（希腊产, 通常搀水饮用）.
ova
/ 5EUvE; `ovE/ pl of ovum.
oval
/ 5EUvl; `ovl/ n, adj (flat shape or outline that is) shaped like an egg 卵形的; 椭圆形（的）: The playing-field is a large oval. 球场很大, 呈椭圆形. * an oval brooch 椭圆形胸针 * an oval-shaped face 鸭蛋脸 * The mirror is oval. 镜子是椭圆的.
ovary
/ 5EUvErI; `ovErI/ n  1 either of the two organs in female animals that produce egg-cells (ova) 卵巢: an operation to remove diseased ovaries 卵巢切除手术. =>illus at female 见female插图. Cf 参看 ovum.  2 (botany 植) part of a plant that produces seeds 子房.
ovarian
/ EU5veErIEn; o`vZrIEn/ adj [attrib 作定语] of the ovary 卵巢的; 子房的: an ovarian cyst 卵巢囊肿.
ovation
/ EU5veIFn; o`veFEn/ n great applause or cheering expressing welcome or approval 热烈鼓掌或欢呼: She received an enthusiastic ovation from the audience. 她获得观众热烈的欢迎. * The speaker was given a standing ovation, ie The audience stood to clap, etc. 听众起立向演讲人热烈鼓掌欢呼.
oven
/ 5Qvn; `QvEn/ n  1 enclosed box-like space (usu part of a cooker) in which things are cooked or heated 烤炉; 烤箱: Bread is baked in an oven. 面包是在烤炉里烤制的. * a gas oven 煤气烤箱 * a microwave oven 微波炉 * [attrib 作定语] You've left the oven door open. 你没把烤箱的门关上. Cf 参看 stove 1.  2 (idm 习语) have a bun in the oven => bun. like an `oven very hot 非常热: Open the window, it's like an oven in here! 打开窗户吧, 这里热得像火炉!
oven-ready 
adj prepared and ready for cooking 已加工即可入炉烤制的: ,oven-ready `chickens 已加工即可烤制的鸡.
ovenware
/ 5QvnweE(r); `QvEn9wZr/ n [U] heatproof dishes that can be used for cooking food in an oven （烤箱用）耐热盘碟: [attrib 作定语] ovenware pottery 耐热陶器.
over
/ 5EUvE(r); `ovL/ adv part (For special uses with many vs, eg give over, see the relevant v entries. 可与许多动词连用, 如give over, 其释义见各动词词条. )  1 (a) outwards and downwards from an upright position 从直立位置向外和向下: Don't knock that vase over. 别把那个花瓶碰倒. * He fell over on the ice. 他摔倒在冰上. * I wobbled uncertainly for a couple of paces, then over I went. 我踉跄了几步就跌倒了. * The wind must have blown it over. 一定是风把它吹掉了. (b) from one side to another side 从一边到另一边: Turn the patient over onto his front. 把病人翻过去让他俯卧. * Turn over the page. 把这页翻过去. * The car skidded off the road and rolled over and over down the slope. 汽车滑出路面, 打著滚翻下坡去. * After ten minutes, turn the meat over, ie to cook the other side. 烹调十分钟後把肉翻个个儿. (c) across (a street, an open space, etc) 穿过, 横过（街道、 开阔地等）: Take these letters over to the post office. 把这些信送到对面邮局去. * Let me row you over to the other side of the lake. 我把你划到湖对岸去吧. * He has gone over to/is over in France. 他到法国去了. * Let's ask some friends over, ie to our home. 咱们请几个朋友来吧. * Put the tray over there. 把托盘放到那边去.  2 (esp US) again 再; 又: He repeated it several times over (ie again and again) until he could remember it. 他重复了几遍直到记住为止. * We did the house over (ie redecorated it) and bought new furniture. 我们把房子重新布置一番并买了新家具.  3 left unused; remaining 剩余; 余下: If there's any food (left) over, put it in the fridge. 食物要是剩下就放进冰箱里. * I'll have just 10 over when I've paid all my debts. 要是我把债还清了, 我就只剩下10英 镑了. * 7 into 30 goes 4 with 2 over. 用7除30得4余2.  4 in addition; more 加上; ...多: children of fourteen and over 十四岁和十四岁以上的少年 * 10 metres and a bit over 10米多一点. Cf 参看 under 4.  5 ended 结束; 完结: Their relationship is over. 他们的关系已经吹了. * By the time we arrived the meeting was over. 我们到达时, 会议已结束了. * `It's all over with him (ie He is going to die),' the doctor said gently. ｀他不行了,＇医生轻声地说.  6 (a) (indicating transfer or change from one person, group, place, etc to another 表示转移或更换): He's gone over to the enemy, ie joined them. 他已投敌. * Please change the plates over, ie exchange their positions. 请把盘子调一下. (b) (used when communicating by radio 用於无线电通话): Message received. Over, ie It is your turn to speak. 信息收到. 完毕. （该你说了. ）  7 so as to cover (sb/sth) entirely 全部遮盖（某人[某物]）: paint sth over 把某物全部涂上颜料 * The lake is completely frozen over. 湖面全部封冻. * Cover her over with a blanket. 给她盖好毯子.  8 (idm 习语) (all) over a`gain a second time (from the beginning) （从头）再一次: He did the work so badly that I had to do it all over again myself. 他干的太差劲了, 我只好亲自重做. over against sth (fml 文) in contrast with sth 与某事物对比: the benefits of private education over against state education 私人办学比起国家教育的好处. ,over and ,over (a`gain) many times; repeatedly 一再; 多次; 反覆: I've warned you over and over (again) not to do that. 我已多次告诫过你不要做那件事. * Say the words over and over to yourself. 把这些话自己重复几遍吧.
over
/ 5EUvE(r); `ovL/ prep (For special uses with many vs, eg argue over sth, get over sth, fall over sth, see thev entries. 可与许多动词连用, 如argue over sth get over sth、 fall over sth, 其释义见各动词词条. )  1 (not replaceable by above in this sense 此义不可用above替换) resting on the surface of and partly or completely covering (sb/sth) 附於（某人[某物]）之上并将之部分或全部遮住: Spread a cloth over the table. 在桌子上铺上桌布. * She put a rug over the sleeping child. 她给睡著的孩子盖上了毯子. * He put his hand over her mouth to stop her screaming. 他伸手捂住她的嘴, 不让她叫喊. => Usage at above2 用法见above2  2 in or to a position higher than but not touching (sb/sth) 在或向（某人[某物]）的上方但不接触: They held a large umbrella over her. 他们给她打著一把大伞. * The sky was a clear blue over our heads. 我们头顶上是蔚蓝的天空. * The balcony juts out over the street. 那个阳台伸出於街道上方. * There was a lamp (hanging) over the table. 桌子上方悬（挂）著一盏灯. Cf 参看 above2 1a, under. => Usage at above2 用法见above2  3 (a) from one side of (sth) to the other; across 从（某物）的一边到另一边; 横越: a bridge over the river 桥横跨河面 * run over the grass 跑过草地 * escape over the frontier 逃出边界 * look over the hedge 隔著树篱看. (b) on the far or opposite side of (sth) 在（某物）的远端或对面: He lives over the road. 他住在马路对过. * Who lives in that house over the way (ie on the other side of the road or street)? 谁住在路对面那所房子里? * Over the river is private land. 河的那边是私人的土地. * (fig 比喻) We're over (ie We have completed) the most difficult stage of the journey. 我们已度过旅程中最困难的阶段. (c) so as to cross (sth) and be on the other side 越过（某物）到另一边: climb over a wall 爬过一堵墙 * jump over the stream 跳过小溪 * go over the mountain 翻过那座山.  4 (esp with all 尤与all连用) in or across every part or most parts of (sth/a place) 遍及（某物[某地]）各处或大部分: Snow is falling (all) over the country. 全国各地都在下雪. * He's famous all over the world. 他名闻全世界. * He sprinkled sugar over his cereal. 他在麦片粥里撒上了糖.  5 more than (a specified time, amount, cost, etc) 多於, 超过（某时间、 数量、 价钱等）: over 3 million copies sold 售出300万份以上 * She stayed in Lagos (for) over a month. 她在拉各斯逗留了一个多月. * She's over two metres tall. 她身高两米多. * The river is over fifty kilometres long. 这条河长五十多公里. * He's over fifty. 他五十开外了. Cf 参看under 4. => Usage at above2 用法见above2  6 (indicating control, command, authority, superiority, etc 表示控制、 掌握、 权威、 优越等): He ruled over a great empire. 他统治著一个大帝国. * She has only the director over her. 她的职位之上只有主任了. * He has little control over his emotions. 他控制不住自己的感情. Cf 参看 under 5, below.  7 (a) (indicating the passing of time 表示时间流逝) while doing, having, eating, etc (sth); during 在...期间: discuss it over lunch 吃午饭时商议此事 * He went to sleep over his work. 他干著干著活儿就睡著了. * We had a pleasant chat over a cup of tea. 我们一边喝茶一边愉快地聊天. * Over the next few days they got to know the town well. 在随後的几天里他们就一定熟悉那个城市了. (b) throughout (a period); during 贯穿（一时间段）; 在...期间: stay in Wales over (ie until after) Christmas and the New Year 在威尔士度过圣诞和新年.  8 because of or concerning (sth) 因为, 关於（某事物）:an argument over money 因钱而起的争执 * a disagreement over the best way to proceed 对於用哪种方式进行最好而产生的分歧.  9 transmitted by (sth) 通过（某事物）传送: We heard it over the radio. 我们从无线电广播中听到了这件事. * She wouldn't tell me over (ie when speaking on) the phone. 她不愿在电话里告诉我.  10 (idm 习语) ,over and a`bove besides; in addition to 此外; 另外: The waiters get good tips over and above their wages. 服务员除工资外还有不少小费.
over
/ 5EUvE(r); `ovL/ n (in cricket) series of six balls bowled in succession from one end of the wicket by the same bowler （板球中）一个投球手一次连续投出的六个球: dismiss two batsmen in the same over 在一次连续投球中淘汰两名击球手.
over-
pref 前缀  1 (with ns forming ns, vs, adjs and advs 与名词结合构成名词、 动词、 形容词和副词) above; outside; across 在上; 在外; 越过: overcoat * overhang * overall * overhead. Cf 参看 super-.  2 (used widely with vs, ns, adjs and advs 与许多动词、 名词、 形容词和副词连用) to excess; too much 过度; 过多: overeat * overwork * overtime * over-rich * over-aggressively. Cf 参看 hyper-.
over-compensate
/ 9EUvE5kCmpenseIt; 9ovL`kBmpZn9set/v [I, Ipr] ~ (for sth) try to correct (an error, a weakness, etc) but go too far (in the opposite direction) 矫枉过正; 为纠正（错误、 偏差等）做得过分: He had over-compensated for the effect of the wind, and taken the aircraft off course. 他矫正风力的影响超过了限度使飞机偏离了航线. * Working mothers often over-compensate for their absences from home by spoiling their children. 有工作的妇女无法在家中照顾子女, 往往因此而矫枉过正反倒惯坏了孩子. 
over-compensation
/ 9EUvE-9kCmpen5seIFn; 9ovL9kBmpZn`seFEn/ n [U].
over-much
/ 9EUvE5mQtF; `ovL`mQtF/ adj, adv (fml 文) (esp with a negative v 尤与动词否定式连用) too much; very much 太多（的）; 过多（的）; 过度（的）: His book did not display ,over-much `talent. 他写的这本书没有什麽文采. * I do not like her over-much. 我不太喜欢她.
over-react
/ 9EUvErI5Akt; 9ovLrI`Akt/ v [I, Ipr] ~ (to sth) react too strongly or too intensely to difficulty, danger, etc （对困难、 危险等）反应过火或过激: She tends to over-react when things go wrong. 事情一有差错她往往反应过激. * He over-reacted to the bad news. 他对那则坏消息反应过於强烈. 
over-reaction
/ -5kFn;-`AkFEn/ n [U, C]: The stock-market panic was simply over-reaction to the news from Tokyo. 股市上那场惊惶纯粹是对东京消息的过敏反应.
over-sexed
/ 9EUvE5sekst; 9ovL`sZkst/ adj having greater sexual desire than is usual; obsessed by sex 性欲比通常旺盛的; 耽於性事的. Cf 参看 under-sexed.
over-simplify
/ 9EUvE5sImplIfaI; 9ovL`sImplE9faI/ v (pt, pp -fied / -faId; -faId/) [I, Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] state or explain (a problem, fact, etc) too simply for the truth to be told 叙述或说明（一问题、 事实等）过於简单: an over-simplified analysis of the problems we face对我们面临的问题所做的简单化的分析 * an over-simplified interpretation of the reasons for the child's behaviour 对这个孩子表现出这种行为的原因做出的过於简单化的解释.
over-simplification
/ 9EUvE9sImplIfI5keIFn; 9ovL-9sImplEfE`keFEn/ n [C, U] (instance of) over-simplifying 过於简单的叙述或说明.
over-subscribe
/ 9EUvEsEb5skraIb; `ovLsEb`skraIb/ v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] (esp finance 尤用於财政、 金融) apply for more of (an issue of shares, tickets, etc) than are available 认购, 订购（股票、 票等）超过供应量: Tickets for this concert have been over-subscribed. 这个音乐会门票预订已超额. * The flight has been over-subscribed; there are no seats. 该航班订票已逾限额, 没有座位了.
overact
/ 9EUvEr5Akt; `ovL`Akt/ v [I, Tn] (derog 贬) act2(2a) (one's part) in an exaggerated way; overplay 表演（角色）夸张; 演得过火: Amateur actors often overact. 业余演员往往表演过火. * He overacts the part of the loving husband. 他扮演一个体贴的丈夫的角色, 演得肉麻. Cf 参看 underact.
overall
/ 9EUvEr5R:l; 9ovL`Rl/ adj [attrib 作定语] (a) including everything; total 包括一切的; 全部的; 总计的: the overall measurements of a room 一个房间的总面积 * the overall cost of the carpet including sales tax and fitting 地毯的总值, 包括营业税及附件在内. (b) taking everything into account; general 全面考虑的; 总的: There's been an overall improvement recently. 近来各方面都有所改进.
overall 
adv  1 including everything 一切包括在内; 总共: How much will it cost overall? 一共多少钱?  2 on the whole; generally 大致上; 大体上; 总体上: Overall it's been a good match. 总的来说, 那场比赛很好
overall
/ 5EUvErR:l; `ovL9Rl/ n  1 [C] (Brit) loose-fitting coat worn over other clothing to protect it from dirt, etc 长罩衣: The shop assistant was wearing a white overall. 那店员穿著白色长罩衣. =>illus at apron 见apron插图.  2 overalls (Brit) (US coveralls / 5kQvErR:lz;`kQvE9rRlz/) [pl] loose-fitting one-piece garment made of heavy material and covering the body and legs, usu worn over other clothing by workmen, etc to protect them from dirt, etc 工装裤: The carpenter was wearing a pair of blue overalls. 那木匠穿著蓝色的工装裤. Cf 参看 boiler suit (boiler).
overarm
/ 5EUvErB:m; `ovL9Brm/ adj, adv (of bowling in cricket) with the arm swung over the shoulder （板球中投球时）挥臂过肩（的）: an overarm bowler 投球时挥臂过肩的投球手 * bowl overarm 挥臂过肩投球. Cf 参看 underarm.
overawe
/ 9EUvEr5R:; 9ovL`R/ v [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态] cause (sb) to feel a great deal of fear and respect 使（某人）大感敬畏: overawed into submission by senior colleagues 被高职同事慑服 * He was overawed by rather grand surroundings. 周围景象十分壮丽, 他为之惊叹不已.
overbalance
/ 9EUvE5bAlEns; 9ovL`bAlEns/ v [I, Tn] (cause sb/sth to) lose balance and fall over （使某人[某物]）失去平衡而倒下: He overbalanced and fell into the water. 他失去平衡跌入水中. * If you stand up you'll overbalance the canoe. 要是站起来, 能把独木舟弄翻.
overbearing
/ 9EUvE5beErIN; 9ovL`bZrIN/ adj (derog 贬) forcing others to do what one wants (without caring about their feelings); domineering 专横的; 跋扈的; 横行霸道的: an overbearing manner 专横的态度. 
overbearingly 
adv: overbearingly proud 盛气凌人.
overbid
/ 9EUvE5bId; 9ovL`bId/ v (-tt-; pt, pp overbid)  1 [Tn] offer more money than (sb) at an auction; outbid （拍卖时）出价高於（某人）; 出高价压倒（他人）.  2 [I, Tn] (in the game of bridge) make a higher bid than (one's partner) or than one's cards are worth （桥牌中）叫牌压过（对方）或超过自己的实力. Cf 参看 underbid.
overbid
/ 5EUvEbId; `ovL9bId/ n act of overbidding 高於别人的出价; （桥牌中压过对方或超过自己实力的）叫牌.
overblown
/ 9EUvE5blEUn; 9ovL`blon/ adj  1 (of flowers) past their best; too fully open （指花）盛期已过的, 开得过盛的: ,overblown `roses 盛极而衰的玫瑰 * (fig 比喻) ,overblown `beauty 迟暮美人.  2 (fml 文) overdone; pretentious 做得过分的; 做作的: an overblown style of writing 华而不实的文体.
overboard
/ 5EUvEbR:d; `ovL9bRrd/ adv  1 over the side of a ship or boat into the water 越过船舷进入水中: fall, jump, be washed overboard 经船舷跌入、 跳入、 被冲入水中.  2 (idm 习语) go overboard (about sb/sth)(infml often derog 口, 常作贬义) be very or too enthusiastic(about sth/sb) （对某事物[某人]）极感兴趣或过分感兴趣: He goes overboard about every young woman he meets. 他对年轻的女子见一个爱一个. throw sth/sb overboard abandon sth; get rid of or stop supporting sb 抛弃某事物; 除掉或不再支持某人: After heavily losing the election the party threw their leader overboard. 该党惨败落选後罢免了党魁.
overbook
/ 9EUvE5bUk; 9ovL`bJk/ v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] make reservations for too many passengers or visitors for (an aircraft flight, a hotel, etc) 使（航班、 旅馆等）订位超员: The flight was heavily overbooked. 该班机订位已超员.
overburden
/ 9EUvE5b\:dn; `ovL`b[dn/ v [usu passive 通常用於被动语态: Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb (with sth) load sb with too much weight, work, worry, etc 使某人负担过重: overburdened with committee meetings 因委员会会议繁多而不胜重负 * overburdened with guilt, remorse, debt 罪过深重、 追悔无及、 负债累累.
overcapitalize, overcapitalise
/ 9EUvE5kpItElaIz; `ovL`kApEtl9aIz/ v [Tn] fix or estimate the money supply of (a company, business, etc) too high 将（公司、 企业等）的资本定得或估价过高. 
overcapitalization, overcapitalisation
/ 9EUvE9kpItElaI5zeIFn; ?@ -lI5z; `ovL9kApEtlI`zeFEn/ n [U].
overcast
/ 9EUvE5kB:st; ?@ -5kst; 9ovL`kAst/ adj (of the sky) covered with cloud （指天空）阴的, 多云的: a dark, overcast day 阴暗的一天 * It's a bit overcast  it might rain. 天有点阴--可能有雨. * (fig 比喻) a gloomy, overcast (ie unhappy) expression on his face 他愁眉苦脸.
overcharge
/ 9EUvE5tFB:dV; `ovL`tFBrdV/ v  1 [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr, Dn.n] ~ (sb) (for sth) charge (sb) too high a price (for sth) （为某事物）（向某人）索价或索费过高: That grocer never overcharges. 那杂货商从不多要价. * We were overcharged for the eggs. 我们的鸡蛋买贵了. * They overcharged me (by) 1 for the shopping. 我买东西他们多要了我1英镑. Cf 参看 undercharge.  2 fill or load (sth) too full or too heavily 将（某物）装得过满或过重: overcharge an electric circuit 使电路超负荷 * (fig 比喻) a poem overcharged with emotion 感情过於丰富的诗.
overcoat
/ 5EUvEkEUt; `ovL9kot/ n (also dated 旧作  `topcoat) long warm coat worn over other clothes (when going outdoors in cold weather) 大衣: He wore a hat, gloves and an overcoat. 他戴著帽子、 手套, 还穿著大衣.
overcome
/ 9EUvE5kQm; 9ovL`kQm/ v (pt overcame /- 5keIm; -`kem/, pp overcome)  1 [Tn] succeed in a struggle against (sth); defeat 战胜, 克服（某事物）: overcome a bad habit 改掉坏习惯 * He overcame a strong temptation to run away. 他抵制了要逃跑的强烈诱惑.  2 [I] (fml 文) be victorious; triumph 得胜; 获胜: We shall overcome! 我们一定胜利!  3 [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态] make (sb) weak or ill; cause (sb) to become faint or lose control 使（某人）软弱或不适; 使（某人）昏厥或失去控制力: be overcome by gas fumes 被煤气熏倒 * be overcome by/with grief, anger, despair, etc 因悲哀、 气恼、 绝望等而不能自持.  4 [Tn] find a way of dealing with or solving (a problem, etc) 找到处理或解决（问题等）的办法: We'll overcome that difficulty when we get to it. 那种困难到时候我们自有办法解决.
overcrop
/ 9EUvE5krCp; 9ovL`krBp/ v (-pp-) [Tn] take too many crops from (farmland) so that it loses fertility 过度使用（耕地）而使之贫瘠.
overcrowded
/ 9EUvE5kraUdId; 9ovL`kraJdId/ adj with too many people in (a place); crowded too much 过度拥挤的: Shops are very overcrowded before Christmas. 商店在圣诞节前非常拥挤. * ,overcrowded `buses, `trains, etc 拥挤不堪的公共汽车、 火车等.
overcrowding
/ 9EUvE5kraUdIN; 9ovL`kraJdIN/ n [U] state of having too many people in one place 拥挤: the serious overcrowding in the poorer areas of the city 城市贫困区的严重拥挤状况.
overdo
/ 9EUvE5du:; `ovL`du/ v (pt overdid / -5dId; -`dId/, pp overdone / -5dQn; -`dQn/) [Tn]  1 do, perform or express (sth) too fully or for too long; exaggerate 将（某事物）做得、 表现得或表达得过火: She rather overdid the sympathy, ie was so sympathetic that she did not seem sincere. 她同情得有些过分了（显得缺乏诚意）.  2 overact (sth) 将（某事物）演得过火: The comic scenes in the play were overdone. 这剧的滑稽场面太夸张了.  3 use too much of (sth) 过多使用（某事物）; 滥用: Don't overdo the garlic in the food  not everyone likes it. 蒜别放太多--不是人人都喜欢的. * I think they've rather overdone the red in this room, ie used too much red paint, wallpaper, etc. 我认为他们把这房间弄得太红了.  4 cook (sth) for too long 把（某物）煮得过久: The fish was overdone and very dry. 鱼烧得过火了, 太乾了.  5 (idm 习语) over`do it/things (a) work, study, exercise, etc too hard 工作、 学习、 运动等过分努力: He's been overdoing things recently. 近来他做事过分努力. * You must stop overdoing it  you'll make yourself ill. 不要过劳了--你要生病的. (b) behave in an exaggerated way (in order to achieve one's aim) （为达到目的）做得过分: He was trying to be helpful, but he rather overdid it. 他想尽力帮忙, 但做得有些过分了.
overdose
/ 5EUvEdEUs; `ovL9dos/ n too great an amount (of a drug) taken at one time （药物一次使用的）过量: take a massive overdose of sleeping tablets 服用过量的安眠药 * die of a heroin overdose 死於使用过量海洛因 * (fig 比喻) I've had rather an overdose of T. V. this week, ie watched too much. 这个星期我看电视看得太多了.
overdose 
v  1 / 9EUvE5dEUs; `ovL`dos/ [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb (with sth) give sb an overdose (of sth) 给某人（药物的）过量: He's been overdosing himself. 他用药一直过量. * She overdosed the old woman with pain-killers. 她给那老太太使用过量的止痛药.  2 / 5EUvEdEUs; `ovL9dos/ [I, Ipr] ~ (on sth) take an overdose (of sth) 使用（药物的）过量: He overdosed (on sleeping-pills) and died. 他服用安眠药过量致死.
overdraft
/ 5EUvEdrB:ft; ?@ -drAft; `ovL9drAft/ n amountof money by which a bank account is overdrawn 透支; 透支额: He has a huge overdraft to pay off. 他有一大笔透支要偿还. * I took out an overdraft to pay for my new car. 我用透支来付新汽车的钱. * [attrib 作定语] an overdraft arrangement 透支安排.
overdraw
/ 9EUvE5drR:; `ovL`drR/ v (pt overdrew /- 5dru:; -`dru/, pp overdrawn / -5drR:n; -`drRn/)  1 [I, Tn] draw more money from (a bank account) than the amount that is in it 从（银行帐户）透支.  2 [Tn] give an exaggerated account of (sth) 夸张（某事物）: The characters in this novel are overdrawn, ie not true to life. 这部小说人物都太夸张了.
overdrawn
/ 9EUvE5drR:n; `ovL`drRn/ adj (a) [pred 作表语] (of a person) having an overdraft （指人）有透支: I am overdrawn by 500. 我透支了500英镑. (b) (of an account) with more money drawn out than paid or left in （指帐户）透支的: a heavily overdrawn account 巨额透支的帐户.
overdress
/ 9EUvE5dres; `ovL`drZs/ v [I, Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态] (usu derog 通常作贬义) dress (oneself or another person) more formally, richly, etc than is suitable for the occasion 过分打扮（自己或某人）（不适於某场合）: I feel rather overdressed in this suit  everyone else is wearing jeans! 我觉得穿这身西服太讲究了--别人全都穿牛仔裤!
overdrive
/ 5EUvEdraIv; `ovL9draIv/ n  1 [U] mechanism providing an extra gear above the normal top gear in a vehicle （车辆中的）加速传动装置, 加速挡.  2 (idm 习语) go into `overdrive use the overdrive mechanism 使用加速挡: (fig 比喻) She always goes into overdrive (ie starts working very hard) before the holidays. 她总是在放假前特别努力.
overdue
/ 9EUvE5dju:; ?@ -5du:; `ovL`du/ adj [usu pred 通常作表语] not paid, completed, arrived, etc by the due or expected time （到期或到时）未付款, 未完成, 未到达: These bills are overdue, ie should have been paid before now. 这些帐单已逾期未付. * The baby is two weeks overdue, ie still not born two weeks after the expected date of birth. 那胎儿已超过预产期两个星期了. * The train is overdue, ie late. 火车误点了.
overeat
/ 9EUvEr5i:t; `ovL`it/ v (pt overate / -5et; -`et/, pp overeaten / -5i:tn; -`itn/) [I] eat more than one needs or more than is healthy 吃得过多: I overate at the party last night and got violent indigestion. 昨日晚宴我吃多了, 严重消化不良. * Obese people find it difficult to stop overeating. 胖人觉得一吃就过量, 难以控制.
overestimate
/ 9EUvEr5estImeIt; `ovL`ZstE9met/ v [Tn] estimate (sth) to be bigger, higher, better, etc than it is 过高估计（某事物）: I overestimated the amount of milk we'd need for the weekend. 我过高估计了我们周末的用奶量. * I overestimated his abilities  he's finding the job very difficult. 我过高估计了他的能力--现在他觉得工作非常困难. Cf 参看 underestimate.
overexpose
/ 9EUvErIk5spEUz; `ovErIk`spoz/ v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] expose (a film, etc) for too long or in too bright a light （胶片等）曝光过度. Cf 参看 underexpose. 
overexposure 
n [U].
overflow
/ 9EUvE5flEU; 9ovL`flo/ v  1 [I, Tn] flow over the edges or limits of (sth) 从（某物）中溢出: Your bath is overflowing. 你澡盆里的水都溢出来了. * The river overflowed (its banks). 河水泛滥（溢过堤岸）了. =>illus at overlap 见overlap插图.  2 [I, Ipr, Tn] ~ (into sth) spread beyond the limits of (a room, etc) 扩展到（房间等）的范围以外: The meeting overflowed into the streets. 与会者太多, 会场扩大到街上了. * The audience easily overflowed the small theatre. 这小剧院很快就已经盛不下观众了.  3 [Ipr] ~ with sth be more than filled with sth; be very full of sth 充满或洋溢某事物: overflowing with happiness, kindness, gratitude, etc 充满幸福、 善意、 感激等 * a heart overflowing with love 充满爱的心.
overflow
/ 5EUvEflEU; `ovL9flo/ n  1 [U] (a) flowing over of liquid 溢出: stop the overflow from the cistern 止住水使之不再从水箱溢出. (b) that which overflows 溢出物: Put a bowl underneath to catch the overflow. 把盆放在下面接住溢出物. * [attrib 作定语] an overflow canal 泛滥的运河.  2 [U, sing] something that is too much for the space available 容纳不下的人或事物: a large overflow of population from the cities 从城市外流的大批人 * find a smaller hall for the overflow from the main meeting 找个小礼堂容纳主会场盛不下的人.  3 [C] (also `overflow pipe) outlet that allows excess liquid to escape 溢流管: The overflow from the bath is blocked. 浴盆的溢流管堵塞了.
overfly
/ 9EUvE5flaI; 9ovL`flaI/ v (pt overflew / -5flu:; -`flu/, pp overflown / -5flEUn; -`flon/) [Tn] fly over (a city, country, etc) 飞越, 飞过（一城市、 国家等）: The journey back took longer than normal, because the plane could not overfly the war zone. 回程用的时间比平时长, 因为飞机不能飞越战区.
overgrown
/ 9EUvE5grEUn; `ovL`^ron/ adj  1 [usu attrib 通常作定语] having grown too large or too fast 长得太大或太快的: That man behaves like an ,overgrown `child. 那男子一举一动像个大孩子.  2 [pred 作表语] ~ (with sth) covered with (plants, weeds, etc that have grown too thickly in an uncontrolled way) （野草等）蔓生: walls overgrown with ivy 爬满长春藤的墙 * The garden's completely overgrown (with nettles). 花园里长满了（荨麻科）植物.
overgrowth
/ 5EUvEgrEUW; `ovL9^roW/ n  1 [U, C] plants, weeds, etc growing in an uncontrolled way 滋蔓生长物: an overgrowth of nettles 蔓生的荨麻.  2 / 9EUvE5grEUW;`ovL9^roW/ [U] growth that is too fast or too much 生长太快; 生长过度: Overgrowth is common in adolescents. 青少年成长过快是普遍现象.
overhang
/ 9EUvE5hAN; 9ovL`hAN/ v (pt, pp overhung /- 5hQN; -`hQN/) [I, Tn] hang over or stand out over (sth) like a shelf 悬於或突出於（某物）之上: The ledge overhangs by several feet. 壁架凌空伸出几英尺. * The cliff overhangs the beach. 悬崖俯临著海滩.
overhang
/ 5EUvEhAN; `ovL9hAN/ n part that overhangs 悬垂的部分: a bird's nest under the overhang of the roof 房檐下的鸟巢.
overhaul
/ 9EUvE5hR:l; 9ovL`hRl/ v [Tn]  1 examine (sth) carefully and thoroughly and make any necessary repairs 彻底检修（某物）: have the engine of a car overhauled 检修汽车的发动机 * (fig 比喻) The language syllabus needs to be completely overhauled. 那个语言教学大纲需全面修订.  2 catch up with and overtake (sth) 追上并超过（某事物）: The fast cruiser soon overhauled the old cargo boat. 快速巡逻艇迅即赶上那艘旧货船.
overhaul
/ 5EUvEhR:l; `ovL9hRl/ n thorough examinationfollowed by any necessary repairs 彻底检修; 大修: I've taken my typewriter in for an overhaul. 我已把打字机拿去彻底检修了. * The engine is due for an overhaul. 那台发动机该大修了. * (infml joc 口, 谑) I'm going to the doctor for my annual overhaul, ie physical examination. 我要到医生那里作年度身体检查.
overhead
/ 5EUvEhed; `ovL9hZd/ adj  1 raised above the ground; above one's head 离地面的; 头顶上的; 上空的: overhead wires, cables, etc 架空线、 缆等 * an overhead railway, ie built on a level higher than the street 高架铁路.  2 of or relating to overheads （企业的）经费的: overhead expenses, charges, etc 经费的开支、 应付款项等.
overhead
/ 9EUvE5hed; `ovL`hZd/ adv above one's head; in the sky 在头顶上; 在空中: the stars overhead 天上的星星 * birds flying overhead 空中的飞鸟.
overheads
/ 5EUvEhedz; `ovL`hZdz/ n [pl] regular expenses involved in running a business, eg rent, light, heating, salaries （企业等的）经费（如房租、 电费、 取暖费、 薪金）: Heavy overheads reduced his profits. 经费开销大因而减少了他的利润. * If you move to a smaller office you will reduce your overheads. 搬到小一些的办公室可以节省开支.
overhear
/ 9EUvE5hIE(r); 9ovL`hIr/ v (pt, pp overheard /- 5h\:d; -`h[d/) [Tn, Tng, Tni] hear (sb, a conversation, etc) without the knowledge of the speaker(s); hear by chance 偷听到（某人说话、 谈话等）; 无意中听到: I overheard their argument/them. 我偷听到他们争论[他们说话]. * I overheard them quarrelling. 我无意中听到他们吵架. * I overheard him say/saying he was going to France. 我偶然听到他说他要到法国去.
overjoyed
/ 9EUvE5dVRId; `ovL`dVRId/ adj [usu pred 通常作表语] ~ (at sth/to do sth) filled with great happiness 极欣喜; 极高兴: He'll be overjoyed at your news. 他一定对你的消息大喜过望. * She was overjoyed to hear about the arrival of the baby. 她听说婴儿出生而欣喜若狂.
overkill
/ 5EUvEkIl; `ovL9kIl/ n [U] (usu fig 通常作比喻) much greater amount than is needed to defeat sb/sth or achieve sth （为战胜某人[某事物]或达到某目的之）过火行动: It was surely overkill to screen three interviews on the same subject in one evening. 一晚放映三个同一主题的访问记实, 真是小题大做.
overland
/ 5EUvElAnd; `ovL9lAnd/ adj across the land; by land (not by sea or air) 横越陆地的; 经由陆路的（非航海或航空）: an overland route, journey, etc 陆上的路线、 旅行等. 
overland 
adv: travel overland 陆上旅行.
overlap
/ 9EUvE5lAp; 9ovL`lAp/ v (-pp-) [I, Tn]  1 partly cover (sth) by extending over its edge （与某物）部分重叠: a boat made of overlapping boards 用鱼鳞板材造的船 * The tiles on the roof overlap one another. 房上的瓦是一块搭著一块的.  2 (fig 比喻) partly coincide (with sth) 部分（和某事物）巧合、 一致: Our visits to the town overlapped. 我们彼此都恰巧到那小城观光. * His duties and mine overlap, ie cover part of the same area of interest. 他的职责和我的有部分重叠.
overlap
/ 5EUvElAp; `ovL9lAp/ n  1 [C] overlapping part or amount 重叠的部分或程度: an overlap of 50 cm 50厘米的重叠部分 * a large overlap 大部分重合.  2 [U] fact or process of overlapping 重叠; 重合; 重复: There is no question of overlap between the two courses. 这两门课程之间不存在重叠的问题. =>illus 见插图.
overlay
/ 9EUvE5leI; 9ovL`le/ v (pt, pp overlaid / -5leId;-`led/) [usu passive 通常用於被动语态: Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (with sth) put a thin layer over the surface of (sth) 在（某物）表面上铺一薄层: wood overlaid with gold 敷金箔的木 * He overlaid the walls with hessian. 他在墙上贴了一层麻布.
overlay
/ 5EUvEleI; `ovL9le/ n thing laid over sth 覆盖物: a table covered with a copper overlay 包铜桌子.
overleaf
/ 9EUvE5li:f; `ovL`lif/ adv on the other side of the page (of a book, etc) 在（书等的）某页的另一面、 後面、 背面或下一页: see picture overleaf, ie as an instruction to the reader 见次页图.
overload
/ 9EUvE5lEUd; 9ovL`lod/ v [esp passive 尤用於被动语态: Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (with sth)  1 put too great a load on or into (sth) 使（某物）装载过重: The donkey was so overloaded, it could hardly climb the hill. 那驴负载过重, 几乎爬不过岗.  2 put too great an electric charge into (a circuit, etc) 使（电路等）超负荷: The lights fused because the system was overloaded with electrical appliances. 电灯灭了, 因线路上用电器超负荷把保险丝烧断了.
overlook
/ 9EUvE5lUk; 9ovL`lJk/ v [Tn]  1 have or give a view of (a place) from above 俯瞰, 俯视（某处）: My room overlooks the sea. 从我的房间可眺望大海. * We overlook the church from our house. 我们可从家中俯瞰教堂. * Our garden is overlooked by our neighbours' windows, ie They can see into our garden from their windows. 从邻居的窗户可看到我家的花园.  2 (a) fail to see or notice (sth); miss 未看到, 未注意到（某事物）: He overlooked a spelling error on the first page. 他没有看出第一页中有个拼写错误. (b) take no (official) notice of (sb/sth); ignore 忽视, 忽略（某人[某事物]）; 不理会: He was overlooked (ie He was not considered for the job) when they set about choosing a new manager. 选任新经理时没有考虑他. * We can afford to overlook minor offences. 我们可以不计较小过. * She overlooked his rudeness and tried to pretend nothing had happened. 她没有理会他的粗鲁举动, 竭力装作若无其事的样子.
overlord
/ 5EUvElR:d; `ovL9lRrd/ n (formerly) nobleman on whose land people of lower rank worked （旧时的）领主, 大地主: a feudal overlord 封建领主 * The peasants owed service and obedience to their overlord. 农民要俯首贴耳为地主效劳.
overly
/ 5EUvElI; `ovLlI/ adv (fml esp Scot or US 文, 尤用於苏格兰或美国) (before an adj or a v 用於形容词或动词之前) too; excessively 太; 过度: overly cautious 过於谨慎 * I am not overly impressed by his work. 我认为他的作品不太出色. Cf 参看 over-.
overmanned
/ 9EUvE5mAnd; 9ovL`mAnd/ adj (of a factory, etc) having more workers than are needed to do the work that needs to be done （指工厂等）人手过多的, 人浮於事的: Management decided the office was overmanned and sacked three junior typists. 管理部门认为办公室人浮於事, 於是裁去了三名级别低的打字员.Cf 参看 overstaffed, undermanned. 
overmanning
/ 9EUvE5mAnIN; 9ovL`mAnIN/ n [U]: Overmanning can be a serious problem in industry. 工业中人员超编可产生严重问题.
overmastering
/ 9EUvE5mB:stErIN; ?@ -5mAs-; 9ovL`mAstErIN/ adj [esp attrib 尤作定语] (fml or rhet 文或修辞) overpowering; overwhelming 压倒; 征服: an overmastering passion, ie one that is difficult to control 难以抑制的热情.
overnight
/ 9EUvE5naIt; `ovL`naIt/ adv  1 during or for the night 在晚上; 在夜里: stay overnight at a friend's house, ie sleep there for the night 在朋友家过夜.  2 (infml 口) suddenly or very quickly 突然; 很快: She became a celebrity overnight. 她一下子成了名人了.
overnight
/ 5EUvEnaIt; `ovL`naIt/ adj [attrib 作定语]  1 during or for the night 晚上的; 夜里的: an overnight journey 夜间旅行 * an overnight bag 装过夜用品的旅行袋 * an overnight stop in Rome 在罗马停留一夜.  2 (infml 口) suddenly; very quickly 突然的; 很快的: an overnight success 突然间的成功.
overpass
/ 5EUvEpB:s; ?@ -pAs; `ovL9pAs/ n (esp US) (Brit also flyover / 5flaIEUvE(r); `flaI9ovL/) bridge that carries a road over a motorway 立体交叉桥; 立交桥. Cf 参看 underpass.
overpay
/ 9EUvE5peI; `ovL`pe/ v (pt, pp overpaid / -5peId;-`ped/) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb (for sth) pay sb too much or too highly 付给某人太多或太高: They don't exactly overpay their work-force. 他们给工人的报酬并非过高. * I think he's overpaid for the little he does. 我认为他干得很少而所得过多. Cf 参看 underpay.
overplay
/ 9EUvE5pleI; 9ovL`ple/ v  1 [Tn] give too much importance to (sth) 过分重视（某事物）: overplay certain factors 过分看重某些因素 * You must not overplay his part in the negotiations. 你不可过高估计他在谈判中的作用. Cf 参看 underplay.  2 (idm 习语) overplay one's `hand take too great or too many risks (by overestimating one's own strength) （因过高估计自己的力量）冒风险: The union is in danger of overplaying its hand in the current dispute. 工会在目前纠纷中高估自己实力有失败之虞.
overpower
/ 9EUvE5paUE(r); 9ovL`paJL/ v [Tn] be too strong or powerful for (sb); defeat (sb) by greater strength or numbers 强得使（某人）承受不住; 以力量或数量胜（某人）: The burglars were easily overpowered by the police. 警方轻而易举制服了窃贼. * He was overpowered by the heat. 他热得受不了了.
overpowering
/ 9EUvE5paUErIN; 9ovL`paJErIN/ adj too strong; very powerful 太强的; 力量极大的: find the smell overpowering 觉得气味难忍 * overpowering grief 难以承受的悲伤.
overprint
/ 9EUvE5prInt; 9ovL`prInt/ v (a) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (with sth) print additional matter on (an already printed surface, eg a postage stamp) 在（印刷品, 如邮票）上加印: overprint stamps with a new price 在邮票上加印新值. (b) [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr] ~ (sth) (on sth) print (additional matter) in this way 加印; 加盖: Additional material is overprinted in red. 附加材料是用红色加印上的. * overprint a grid on a map 在地图上加印座标格.
overprint
/ 5EUvEprInt; `ovL9prInt/ n (fml 文) thing overprinted 加印的图文.
overrate
/ 9EUvE5reIt; `ovL`ret/ v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] have too high an opinion of (sb/sth); put too high a value on 对（某人[某事物]）评价过高: I think I overrated him; he can't handle a senior job. 我看我对他估计过高了, 他胜任不了高职位的工作. * He overrated his abilities as a salesman. 他对自己当推销员的能力评价过高. Cf 参看 underrate.
overrated 
adj (derog 贬) having too high a value placed on it 评价过高的: I think his work is extremely overrated. 我认为对他的工作评价实在太高了. * an overrated film 评价过高的影片.
overreach
/ 9EUvE5ri:tF; 9ovL`ritF/ v [Tn no passive 不用於被动语态] ~ oneself (esp derog 尤作贬义) fail by trying to achieve more than is possible 做不可能做到的事而失败: Don't apply for that job: you're in danger of overreaching yourself. 不要申请那份工作, 以免有不自量力之嫌.
override
/ 9EUvE5raId; 9ovL`raId/ v (pt overrode / -5rEUd; -`rod/, pp overridden / -5rIdn; -`rIdn/) [Tn]  1 disregard or set aside (sb's opinions, etc) 不顾, 不理会（某人意见等）: override sb's views, decisions, wishes, etc 无视某人的看法、 决定、 愿望等 * They overrode my protest and continued with the meeting. 他们不顾我的抗议仍继续开会.  2 be more important than (sth) 比（某事物）更重要: Considerations of safety override all other concerns. 对安全的考虑压倒一切.
overriding
/ 9EUvE5raIdIN; 9ovL`raIdIN/ adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] more important than any other considerations 首要的: It is of overriding importance to finish the project this week. 最重要的是本星期要完成这一项目.
overrule
/ 9EUvE5ru:l; 9ovL`rul/ v [Tn] decide against (something already decided, etc) by exercising one's higher authority 否决, 驳回（某决定）: overrule a claim, objection, etc 驳回某项要求、 异议等 * The judge overruled the previous decision. 法官宣布撤销原判. * We were overruled by the majority. 我们的意见被多数人否决了.
overrun
/ 9EUvE5rQn; 9ovL`rQn/ v (pt overran / -5rn;-`rAn/, pp overrun)  1 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] spread over and occupy (a place) in great numbers 扩展并占领（一地）: a country overrun by enemy troops 被敌军占领的国家 * a warehouse overrun by rats 老鼠肆虐的货栈.  2 [I, Tn] continue beyond or exceed (a time allowed, etc) 超过, 超越（时限等）: The lecturer overran by ten minutes. 演讲人超过规定时间十分钟. * The news programme overran the allotted time. 新闻节目超出了规定的时间.
overseas
/ 9EUvE5si:z; `ovL`siz/ adj (at, to, from, etc places or countries) across the sea; foreign （在、 向、 来自等）海外的, 国外的: ,overseas `trade 海外贸易 * an,overseas `broadcast 对外广播 * overseas students in Britain 在英国的外国留学生.
overseas 
adv across the sea; abroad 到海外; 在国外: go, live, travel, etc overseas 到海外去、 生活、 旅行等.
oversee
/ 9EUvE5si:; 9ovL`si/ v (pt oversaw / -5sR:; -`sR/, pp overseen / -5si:n; -`sin/) [Tn] watch over and control (sb/sth); supervise 监督, 监视（某人[某事物]）: You must employ someone to oversee the project. 你得雇个人监督这一工程.
overseer
/ 5EUvEsIE(r); `ovL9sIr/ n person whose job is to take charge of work and see that it is properly done 监工; 监督者: the production overseer 生产监督 * The overseer was explaining the job to young trainees. 监工向年轻的实习工讲解工作情况.
overshadow
/ 9EUvE5FAdEU; 9ovL`FAdo/ v [Tn]  1 cause (sth) to be shaded or to have little light 使（某物）被遮暗; 使阴暗: a village overshadowed by mountains 被山影笼罩的村庄 * Large oak trees overshadow the garden. 高大的栎树把花园遮得很暗.  2 (fig 比喻) cause (sth) to be unhappy or less happy 使（某事物）令人不快或减少乐趣: His recent death overshadowed the family gathering. 他最近去世了, 这给家庭聚会蒙上了阴影.  3 (fig 比喻) cause (sb) to seem less important or noticeable 使（某人）相形见绌或黯然失色: Despite her professional success, she was always overshadowed by her husband. 尽管她事业有成, 但和丈夫相比总觉逊色
overshoe
/ 5EUvEFu:; `ovL9Fu/ n rubber or plastic shoe worn over an ordinary shoe for protection against wet, mud, etc 套鞋: a pair of overshoes 一双套鞋 * She removed her overshoes at the front door. 她在前门脱下了套鞋. Cf 参看 galoshes.
oversight
/ 5EUvEsaIt; `ovL9saIt/ n (a) [U] unintentional failure to notice sth 疏忽; 失察: Many errors are caused by oversight. 有很多错误都是因疏忽造成的. (b) [C] example of this 疏忽; 失察: Through an unfortunate oversight your letter was left unanswered. 因不慎疏忽未能给你覆信.
oversleep
/ 9EUvE5sli:p; `ovL`slip/ v (pt, pp overslept /- 5slept; -`slZpt/) [I] sleep longer or later than one intended 睡得太久; 睡过头: I'm afraid I overslept and missed my usual bus. 很遗憾我睡过头了, 误了我通常坐的那班公共汽车.
overspill
/ 5EUvEspIl; `ovL9spIl/ n [U] (esp Brit) people from the overcrowded parts of a city, etc who are provided with housing, usu of a better standard, in the surrounding areas 迁出市区的过剩人口（通常为他们提供附近较好的住房）: build new houses for London's overspill 为伦敦市过剩人口建新居 * [attrib 作定语] an overspill housing development 城市过剩人口住房开发.
overstaffed
/ 9EUvE5stB:ft; ?@ -stAft; 9ovL`stAft/ adj (of an office, etc) having more members of staff than are needed for the work to be done （指办公室等）超编的, 人浮於事的: No wonder the firm makes a loss; the office is terribly overstaffed. 难怪公司亏损, 办公室严重超编. Cf 参看 overmanned, understaffed.
overstate
/ 9EUvE5steIt; `ovL`stet/ v [Tn] express or state (sth) too strongly; exaggerate 夸大（某事）; 言过其实: Don't overstate your case or no one will believe you. 不要夸大自己的情况, 要不没人相信你的话. * The problems have been greatly overstated. 问题过於夸大了.
overstatement
/ 5EUvEsteItmEnt; `ovL`stetmEnt/ n  1 [U] action of overstating; exaggeration 夸大; 言过其实.  2 [C] exaggerated statement 夸张的叙述: a wild overstatement of the facts 对事实过分夸张的叙述.
overstay
/ 9EUvE5steI; `ovL`ste/ v  1 [Tn] stay longer than (a period of time) 呆得超过（某期限）: We've already overstayed our visit to Aunt Sophie. 我们看望索菲姨妈逗留的时间太长了.  2 (idm 习语) outstay/overstay one's welcome => welcome.
overstep
/ 9EUvE5step; 9ovL`stZp/ v (-pp-) [Tn]  1 go beyond (what is normal or permitted) 超越（正常或容许的范围）: overstep one's authority 越权. * overstep the bounds of modesty 谦逊过头.  2 (idm 习语) overstep the `mark do or say more than one should or more than is wise or acceptable; go too far 做得或说得过分; 超出限度: It's surely overstepping the mark to behave so rudely to your guests. 你对客人如此粗鲁真太离谱了.
overstock
/ 9EUvE5stCk; 9ovL`stBk/ v [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (with sth) supply sth with too large a stock 向某处供给过多的存货: a shop overstocked with out-of-date furniture 存有过多过时家具的商店 * overstock a farm with cattle, ie with more cattle than there is food or space for 使农场的牛存栏过多（饲料或空间不足）.
overstrung
adj  1 / 9EUvE5strQN; `ovL`strQN/ (of a person) too sensitive and nervous; easily excited（指人）太敏感而紧张的, 易激动的 : She was tense and overstrung before the performance. 她在演出前过於紧张.  2 / 5EUvEstrQN; `ovL`strQN/ (of a piano) with strings in sets crossing each other at an oblique angle （指钢琴）琴弦斜向交叉的.
overt
/ 5EUv\:t; ?@ EU5v\:rt; o`v[t/ adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] (fml 文) done or shown openly or publicly; not secret or hidden 公开的; 不隐秘的: overt hostility 公开的敌意. Cf 参看 covert. 
overtly 
adv (fml 文): overtly critical of his work 公开批评他的作品.
overtake
/ 9EUvE5teIk; 9ovL`tek/ v (pt overtook / -5tUk;-`tJk/ pp overtaken / -5teIkEn; -`tekEn/)  1 [I, Tn] come level with and pass (esp a moving person or vehicle) 追上, 超越（尤指运动著的人或车）: It's dangerous to overtake on a bend. 在转弯处超车十分危险. * overtake other cars on the road 在路上超越其他汽车 * ( fig 比喻) Supply will soon overtake demand, ie There will soon be more of sth than is needed. 供很快就要过於求. *Italy's economy has overtaken that of its nearest competitors.意大利的经济已超过其最接近的几个竞争者.  2 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] (of unpleasant events) come to (sb/sth) suddenly and unexpectedly（指不愉快的事情）突然降临（某人[某事物]）: be overtaken by/with fear, surprise, etc 不胜恐惧、 惊奇等 * be overtaken by events, ie by circumstances changing so rapidly that plans, etc become out of date 受意外事情影响（情况剧变以致计画过时等） * Disaster overtook the project. 工程为突发灾难所阻. * On his way home he was overtaken by a storm. 他在回家的路上遭遇暴风雨.
overtax
/ 9EUvE5tAks; `ovL`tAks/ v [Tn]  1 (fml 文) put too great a strain on (sb/sth)使（某人[某事物]）负担过重、 受过重压力 : overtax one's strength 用力过度 * overtax sb's patience 使某人失去耐性.  2 make (sb) pay too much tax; tax too heavily 对（某人）课税过重:  If you have been overtaxed you will get a tax rebate, ie money will be paid back to you. 若被课税过重, 可得到退还的税款.
overthrow
/ 9EUvE5WrEU; 9ovL`Wro/ v (pt overthrew /- 5Wru:; -`Wru/, pp overthrown / -5WrEUn; -`Wron/) [Tn] cause the downfall or defeat of (sb/sth); put an end to 推翻, 打倒（某人[某事物]）; 使终止或结束: The rebels tried to overthrow the government. 叛乱者企图推翻政府.
overthrow
/ 5EUvEWrEU; `ovL9Wro/ n  1 [C usu sing 通常作单数] act of overthrowing; defeat推翻; 打倒; 终止; 结束: the overthrow of the monarchy 君主政体的覆灭 * the attempted overthrow of the tyrant 推翻暴君的尝试.  2 [C] (in cricket) throw of the ball by a fielder which goes too far, esp when this results in an extra score for the batsman （板球中）守场员掷球过远（尤指导致击球员得分者）.
overtime
/ 5EUvEtaIm; `ovL9taIm/ n [U] adv (time spent at work) after the usual working hours 加班; 加班时间; 在加班时间内; 超时地: working overtime 加班工作 * be paid extra for overtime 因加班获额外付酬 * [attrib 作定语] overtime payments 加班费 * be on overtime, ie working overtime 加班工作.
overtone
/ 5EUvEtEUn; `ovL9ton/ n (usu pl 通常作复数) something suggested or implied in addition to what is actually stated; hint 暗示; 含义; 弦外之音: overtones of despair in a letter 信中字里行间的绝望之意 * threatening overtones in his comments 他在评论中的威胁意味. Cf 参看 undertone.
overture
/ 5EUvEtjUE(r); `ovL9tFJr/ n  1 [C usu pl 通常作复数] ~ (to sb) (fml 文) friendly approach, proposalor offer made (to sb) with the aim of starting discussions（向某人做出的）友好表示、 姿态或提议: overtures of peace to the enemy 向敌方提议和谈 *  make overtures of friendship to the new neighbours 对新邻居表示友好.  2 [C] piece of music written as an introduction to an opera, a ballet, a musical play, etc （歌剧、 芭蕾舞、 音乐剧等的）序曲, 前奏曲: The audience must be in their seats before the overture. 观众务必於序曲演奏前入座.
overturn
/ 9EUvE5t\:n; 9ovL`t[n/ v  1 [I, Tn] (cause sb/sth to) turn over or upside-down; upset （使某人[某物]）翻转, 颠倒, 倾覆, 翻倒: The  boat overturned. 船翻了. * He overturned the boat. 他把船弄翻了. * (fig 比喻)The Labour candidate overturned the previous Conservativemajority of 4000. 工党候选人击败了保守党人前次多获4000票的优势而获胜. * (fig 比喻) The House of Lords overturned (ie reversed) the decision by the House of Commons. 上议院撤销了下议院的决定.  2 [Tn] cause the downfall of (esp a government); overthrow 使垮台（尤指政府）; 推翻: overturn the military regime 推翻军政权.
overview
/ 5EUvEvju:; `ovL9vju/ n (fml 文) short general description (without unnecessary details); survey 综览; 概观; 概述: an overview of the company's plans for the next year 公司下年度计画概述.
overweening
/ 9EUvE5wi:nIN; `ovL`winIN/ adj [attrib 作定语] (fml 文) showing too much self-confidence or conceit 过於自信的; 自负的; 傲慢的: overweening ambition, vanity, pride etc 自负的雄心、 虚荣、 骄傲等.
overweight
/ 9EUvE5weIt; `ovL`wet/ adj  1 heavier than is usual or allowed 超重的; 过重的: If your luggage  is overweight you'll have to pay extra. 行李超重需额外付费. * Your suitcase is five kilograms  overweight. 你的衣箱超重五公斤.  2 (of people) too heavy; fat （指人）体重超常的, 肥胖的: an ,overweight `child 过胖的孩子 * I'm overweight by 2kg according to my doctor. 据医生说, 我超重2公斤. * He's very overweight. 他很胖. Cf 参看 underweight. =>Usage at fat1 用法见fat1.
overweighted
/ 9EUvE5weItId; `ovL`wetId/ adj ~ (with sth) ( fml 文) carrying too much (of sth) 超载的; 载物太多的: overweighted with packages 因包裹过重而超载的 * (fig 比喻) Her lecture was overweighted with  quotations. 她的演讲引文太多.
overwhelm
/ 9EUvE5welm; ?@ -5hwelm; 9ovL`hwZlm/ v [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态] (a) cover (sth/sb) completely by flowing over or pouring down on it/him; submerge suddenly （以浇或灌的方式）淹没（某物[某人]）; 使突然没入或浸入: overwhelmed by a flood 被洪水淹没的 * A great mass of water overwhelmed the village. 大水淹没了村庄. * (fig 比喻) be overwhelmed with grief, sorrow, despair, etc 陷入悲哀、 悲痛、 绝望等之中 * (fig 比喻) Overwhelmed with gratitude, he fell to his knees. 他感激万分, 跪倒地上. (b) overpower (sb/sth), esp by force of numbers; defeat 压倒, 制服（某人[某事物]）（尤指以数量胜）; 击败: be overwhelmed by the enemy/by superior forces 被敌军[优势兵力]击溃.
overwhelming 
adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] too great to resist or overcome; very great 压倒一切的; 势不可挡的; 无法抗拒的; 巨大的: an overwhelming urge to smoke 不可遏止的吸烟冲动 * an overwhelming victory 极大的胜利 * the overwhelming majority of people, ie themajority by a great number 压倒性多数. 
overwhelmingly
adv: overwhelmingly successful, generous 极为成功、 慷慨.
overwork
/ 9EUvE5w\:k; `ovL`w[k/ v  1 [I, Tn] (cause a person or an animal to) work too hard or too long （使人或动物）工作过劳或时间过长: You'll become ill if you continue to overwork. 你这样劳累下去就要病了. * overwork a horse 使马疲劳过度.  2 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] use (a word, etc) too much (and so weaken its importance or effectiveness) 滥用（词等）（因而削弱词义的力量）:  an overworked phrase, metaphor, expression, etc 因使用频繁而失去原有力量的短语、 比喻、 固定词组等 * `Situation' is a word that is greatly overworked. ｀情况＇一词因使用过多而失去了准确性.
overwork
/ 5EUvEw\:k; `ovL`w[k/ n [U] working too hard or too long 工作过劳或时间过长: ill through overwork 积劳成疾 * stress caused by overwork 工作过累造成的紧张.
overwrought
/ 9EUvE5rR:t; `ovL`rRt/ adj in a state of nervous excitement, anxiety, etc; tense and upset 神经紧张的; 忧虑的; 烦恼的: She was in a very  overwrought state after the accident. 事故发生後她精神十分紧张. * She didn't mean to offend you; she was overwrought. 她无意得罪你, 她是情绪不好.
oviduct
/ 5EUvIdQkt; `ovI9dQkt/ n = Fallopian tube.
oviparous
/ EU5vIpErEs; o`vIpErEs/ adj (biology 生) (of fish, birds, reptiles, etc) producing eggs that hatch outside the body （指鱼、 鸟、 爬虫等）卵生的.
ovoid
/ 5EUvRId; `ovRId/ adj, n (fml 文) egg-shaped (object)卵形的; 卵形物 : large ovoid pebbles 大鹅卵石.
ovulate
/ 5CvjUleIt; `BvjE9let/ v [I] (medical or biology 医或生) produce or discharge an ovum from an ovary 排卵; 产卵: Women who do not ovulate regularly have difficulty in becoming pregnant. 妇女排卵期不正常就不易受孕. 
ovulation
/ 9CvjU5leIFn; 9BvjE`leFEn/ n [U]: She is taking a drug to stimulate ovulation. 她现正服药使排卵正常.
ovum
/ 5EUvEm; `ovEm/ n (pl ova / 5EUvE; `ovE/) (biology 生) female egg-cell capable of developing into a new individual when fertilized by male sperm 卵; 卵子; 卵细胞. =>illus at female 见female插图. Cf 参看 ovary.
owe
/ EU; o/ v  1 (a) [Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr, Dn.n Dn.pr] ~ (sb) for sth; ~ sth (to sb) (for sth) be in debt to (sb) (for goods, etc) 欠（某人）债（因货物等）: He still owes (us) for the goods he received last month. 他上月收到货物, 现在还欠著（我们）款呢. * He owes (his father) 50. 他欠（他父亲）50英镑. * He owes 50 to his father. 他欠他父亲50英镑. (b) [Dn.pr] ~ sth to sb/sth recognize sb/sth as the cause or source of sth; be indebted to sb/sth for sth 将某事物归因、 归源或归功於某人[某事物]: He owes his success more to luck than to ability. 他认为他的成功是靠运气而不是因为自己有能力. * We owe this discovery to Newton. 我们的这一发现归功於牛顿.  2 [Dn.n, Dn.pr] ~ sth to sb (a) be under an obligation to sb; give sth as a duty to sb 对某人有义务; 对某人尽责: owe loyalty to a political party, one's union, the company, etc 对某政党、 联盟、 公司等效忠. (b) feel gratitude (to sb) in return for a service, favour, etc （对某人）感激, 感恩: I owe my teachers and parents a great deal. 我深深感激师长与父母. * I  owe a lot to my wife and children. 我很感激我的妻子和孩子.  3 (idm 习语) the world owes one a living =>world.
owing
/ 5EUIN; `oIN/ adj [pred 作表语] (esp of money that has been earned, lent or promised) not yet paid （尤指挣的、 借的或允诺的钱）未付, 欠著: 5 is still owing. 仍欠5英镑.
owing to 
prep because of or on account of (sth) 由於; 因为: Owing to the rain, the match was cancelled. 比赛因雨取消了. =>Usage at due1 用法见due1.
owl
/ aUl; aJl/ n  1 bird of prey that flies at night and feeds on small animals, eg mice, and is traditionally regarded as a symbol of wisdom 　, 猫头鹰（传统上认为是聪明的象徵）.  2 (idm 习语) wise as an owl =>wise.
owlet
/ 5aUlIt; `aJlIt/ n young owl 幼枭; 小猫头鹰.
owlish 
adj of or like an owl; (trying to look) solemn and wise （似）猫头鹰的; （装得）严肃而聪明的: Her new glasses make her look rather owlish. 她戴著新眼镜看上去很文气. 
owlishly 
adv: owlishly earnest 严肃认真的.
own
/ EUn; on/ det, pron  1 (used after possessives to emphasize the idea of personal possession or the individual character of sth 用於所有格後, 强调某事物的个人所有或私人性质) belonging to oneself, itself, ourselves, etc 属於自己的: I saw it with my own eyes, ie I didn't hear about it from someone else. 那是我亲眼所见. * It was her own idea. 那是她自己的想法. * This is my own house/This house is my own, ie not rented, etc. 这是我的房子[这房子是我的]. * Use your own pen; I need mine. 用你自己的钢笔吧, 我的笔我还要用呢. * Our children have grown up and have children of their own. 我们的孩子都大了, 而且也有了自己的孩子了. * I wish I had my (very) own room, ie didn't have to share one, borrow one, etc. 但愿我有自己的房间. * Your day off is your own, ie You can spend it as you wish. 你的假日是你自己的（可以自由支配）. * For reasons of his own (ie particular reasons that perhaps only he knew about),  he refused to join the club. 他因个人原因拒不参加那个俱乐部.  2 (used to indicate the idea of personal activity) done or produced by and for oneself （用以表示个人活动的概念）自己做的, 为自己的: She makes all her own clothes. 她的衣服都是自己做的. *  I can cook my own meals. 我能做自己的饭. *  It's unwise to try to be your own lawyer. 自己给自己当律师是不明智的.  3 (idm 习语) come into one's own receive the credit, recognition, fame, etc one deserves获得应有的荣誉、 承认、 名声等: This car really comes into its own on rough ground. 这辆汽车在颠簸的路上才真正显示出它独特的性能. * She really comes into her own when someone is ill. 有人生病时才真正看出她的为人. hold one's `own (against sb/sth) (in sth) (a) maintain one's position against attack, etc; not be defeated坚守立场（抵抗攻击等）; 不被击败: She can certainly hold her own against anybody in an argument. 她在辩论中决不会输给任何人. (b) not lose strength 支撑得住: The patient is holding her own although she is still very ill. 她虽然病重, 却仍在支撑著. of one's `own belonging to oneself and no one else 属於自己的: He'd like a car of his own. 他喜欢有辆自己的汽车. * Children need toys of their own. 儿童需要有自己的玩具. (all) on one's `own (a) alone 独自: I'm all on my own today. 今天我是独自一人. * She liveson her own. 她独自过日子. (b) without help or supervision; alone 独力地; 单独地: He can be left to work on his own. 工作可交给他一个人去做. * Although her father is in the firm she got the job on her own. 尽管她父亲在公司里, 但她那份工作却是靠自己得到的. (c) (infml 口) excellent; exceptional 出色的; 非凡的; 卓越的: When it comes to craftsmanship, Sally is on her own, ie is better than anyone. 说到手艺, 萨莉是独一无二的. =>Usage at alone 用法见alone. get/have one's `own back (on sb) (infml 口) have one's revenge 报复: After the fight the  defeated boxer swore he'd get his own back (on his rival). 那场拳赛後败北者发誓要（向对手）报仇雪恨.
own brand 
class of goods in a shop marked with the name of the shop or store instead of that of the manufacturer 本店商标货物（以自己店名代替厂家商标者）: [attrib 作定语] Own brand goods are often cheaper. 有本店商标的货物往往比较便宜.
own goal 
goal scored by a member of a team against his own side 本队队员射入己方的球（对方得分）.
own
/ EUn; on/ v  1 [Tn] have (sth) as one's property; possess有（某事物）（作为自己的财富）; 领有: This house is mine; I own it. 这房子是我的, 归我所有. * She owns a car but rarely  drives it. 她有一辆汽车, 但很少开. * Who owns this land? 这块土地是谁的?  2 [Ipr, Tn, Tf, Cn.a, Cn.n] ~ (to sth/doing sth) (dated 旧) recognize or admit (that sth is true or that one is responsible for sth); confess 确认, 承认（某事属实或属自己所为）: own to having told a lie 承认撒了谎 * Finally she owned the truth of what he had said. 她终於承认他所说的属实. * They own that the claim is justified. 他们确认那要求是正当的. * He owned himself defeated. 他承认自己失败了.  3 (phr v)  own up (to sth) (infml 口) admit or confess that one is to blame (for sth) （就某事）承认有错, 坦白: Nobody owned up to the theft. 这件偷窃事没有人承认是自己干的. *  Eventually she owned up. 她终於认错了.
owner
/ 5EUnE(r); `onL/ n person who owns sth 物主; 某物的所有者: the owner of a black Mercedes 一辆黑色奔驰（亦称平治）牌汽车车主 * the dog's owner 狗的主人 * Who's the owner of this house? 谁是这房子的房主?
ownerless 
adj having no owner or no known owner 无主的: ownerless dogs 无主的狗 *  wrecked ownerless cars 毁坏的无主的汽车.
ownership 
n [U] state of being an owner; (right of) possession 物主的身分; 所有权: The ownership of the land is disputed. 那土地的所有权有争议. * Ownership of property involves great expense. 有房地产就要有很大开销. * The restaurant is under new ownership. 那餐馆已易新主.
owner-driver 
n person who owns the car he drives 自己开车的车主.
owner-occupied 
adj (of a house, etc) lived in by the owner (not rented to sb else) （指房子等）主人自住的: Most of the houses in this street are owner-occupied. 这条街上多数房子都是自用的. 
owner-occupier 
n person who owns the house he lives in 住自己房子的房主.
ox
/ Cks; Bks/ n (pl oxen / 5Cksn; `Bksn/)  1 fully grown bullock used (esp formerly) for pulling carts, farm machinery, etc or for food （去势的）大公牛（尤指旧时供役使或食用的）. Cf 参看 bull, steer2.  2 (esp pl 尤作复数) (dated 旧) any domestic cow or bull （饲养的）牛（母牛或未阉割的公牛）. Cf 参看 cattle.
oxtail 
n tail of an ox, used for making soup, etc 牛尾（用以做汤等）: [attrib 作定语] oxtail soup 牛尾汤.
ox-eye
/ 5CksaI; `Bks9aI/ n ( a) any of several types of flowering plants 牛眼菊属植物. (b) flower of one of these 牛眼菊: [attrib 作定语] a vase of ox-eye daisies 一花瓶春白菊.
Oxbridge
/ 5CksbrIdV; `Bks9brIdV/ n (sometimes derog 有时作贬义) (invented name for) Oxford and/or Cambridge (contrasted with newer British universities) （创造的名词）牛津剑桥（牛津大学和[或]剑桥大学, 以别於英国其他大学）: You don't have to go to Oxbridge to receive a good university education. 不上牛津剑桥也可获得良好的大学教育. Cf 参看 redbrick (red).
Oxfam
/ 5CksfAm; `Bks9fAm/ abbr 缩写 = Oxford Committee for Famine Relief 牛津饥荒救济委员会（也译乐施会）: a concert in aid of  Oxfam 赞助牛津饥救会的音乐会.
oxide
/ 5CksaId; `BksaId/ n [C, U] (chemistry 化) compoundof oxygen and one other substance 氧化物: iron oxide 氧化铁 * oxide of tin 氧化锡.
oxidation
/ 9CksI5deIFEn; 9BksE`deFEn/ (also oxidization,oxidisation / 9CksIdaI5zeIFn; ?@ -dI5z-; 9BksEdI`zeFEn/) n action or process of oxidizing 氧化.
oxidize, oxidise
/ 5CksIdaIz; `BksE9daIz/ v [I, Tn] (a) (cause sth to) combine with oxygen （使某物）氧化. Cf 参看 reduce 6. (b) (cause sth to) become rusty （使某物）生锈.
Oxon
/ 5Cksn; `BksBn/ abbr 缩写 =  1 (esp in addresses) Oxfordshire (Latin Oxonia) （尤用於地址中）牛津郡（源自拉丁文Oxonia）.  2 (esp in degree titles) of Oxford University (Latin Oxoniensis) （尤用於学衔中）牛津大学的（源自拉丁文Oxoniensis）:  Alice Tolley MA (Oxon) 艾丽斯　托利（牛津大学）文学硕士. Cf 参看 Cantab.
oxy-acetylene
/ 9CksIE5setEli:n; 9BksIE`sZtl9in/ adj, n (of or using) a mixture of oxygen and acetylene gas (esp for cutting or welding metal)氧（乙）炔的; 用氧（乙）炔的; 氧（乙）炔: oxy-acetylene torches, blowpipes, equipment, ie devices burning oxy-acetylene 氧炔焊炬、 吹管、 设备 * oxy-acetylene welding, ie joining metal by means of a hot flame of oxy-acetylene 氧炔焊接.
oxygen
/ 5CksIdVEn; `BksEdVEn/ n [U] chemical element, a gas without colour, taste or smell, present in the air and necessary for all forms of life on earth氧; 氧气: There was a shortage of oxygen at the top of the mountain. 该山顶上缺氧. * She died from lack of oxygen. 她缺氧致死. =>App 10 见附录10.
oxygenate
/ -eIt; -9et/ (also oxygenize, oxygenise / -aIz; -9aIz/) v [Tn] supply, treat or mix (sth) with oxygen 供（某物）氧; 用氧处理（某物）; 使（某物）与氧混合.
oxygen mask 
mask placed over the nose and mouth through which a person can breathe oxygen, eg in an aircraft or hospital 氧气面具; 氧气罩: Oxygen masks are used in  aircraft only in emergencies. 飞机上的氧气面具只用於紧急情况.
oxygen tent 
small tent or canopy placed over the head and shoulders of a sick person who needs an extra supply of oxygen 氧幕; 氧气帐: They placed the child in an oxygen tent when he had difficulty in breathing. 那孩子呼吸困难时, 他们把他放进氧幕里.
oyez
/ EU5jez; `ojZz/ (also oyes / EU5jes; `ojZs/) interj (cry meaning `listen' shouted three times (esp formerly) by a town crier or by an official in a lawcourt to demand silence and attention ｀肃静＇的喊声（连喊三次）, （尤指旧时）街头公告员或法庭中的官员的呼喊).
oyster
/ 5RIstE(r); `RIstL/ n  1 shellfish (used as food and usu eaten uncooked) some types of which produce pearls inside their shells 牡蛎, 蚝（常生吃）: fresh oysters 新鲜牡蛎 * [attrib 作定语] oyster stew 炖牡蛎. =>illus at shellfish 见shellfish插图.  2 (idm 习语) the world is one's/sb's oyster => world.
oyster bed 
place on the bottom of the sea where oysters breed or are bred for food or for producing pearls 牡蛎养殖场.
oyster-catcher  
n type of black and white wading sea-bird which catches and eats oysters 蛎鹬.
fl oz
abbr 缩写 = (pl unchanged or fl ozs 复数或不变或作 fl ozs) fluid ounce: 5 fl oz  5 液量盎司.
oz
abbr 缩写 = ( pl unchanged or ozs 复数或不变或作ozs) ounce (Italian onza)盎司（源自意大利文onza）: Add 4 oz sugar. 加4盎司糖. Cf 参看 lb.
ozone layer 
layer of ozone high above the earth's surface that helps to protect the earth from harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun 臭氧层.
ozone
/ 5EUzEUn; `ozon/ n [U] (a) form of oxygen with a sharp and refreshing smell 臭氧. (b) (infml 口) pure refreshing air as at the seaside （海边等的）清新空气: Just breathe in that ozone! 吸吸那种新鲜空气吧!