C and W
abbr 缩写 = (music 音) country-and-western.
W, w
/ 5dQblju:; `dQbljJ/ n (pl W's, w's / 5dQblju:z; `dQbljJz/) the twenty-third letter of the English alphabet 英语字母表的第二十三个字母.
W
abbr 缩写 =  1 watt(s): a 60W light bulb 60瓦的电灯泡. Cf 参看 V abbr 缩写 2.  2 west(ern): W Yorkshire西约克郡 * London W5 5HY, ie as a postal code 伦敦W5 5HY（用作邮政编码）.  3 (esp on clothing) women's (size) （尤用於衣物标签）女用的（尺码）.
W/Cdr
abbr 缩写 = Wing Commander 空军中校: W/Cdr (Bob) Hunt （鲍勃·）亨特空军中校.
WAC (also Wac) 
/ 9dQblju: eI 5si: or, in informal use, 俗读作 wk; 9dQbljJ e `si, wAk/ abbr 缩写 = (US) Women's Army Corps 陆军妇女队: join the Wacs 参加陆军妇女队.
wacky
/ 5wAkI; `wAkI/ adj (-ier, -iest) (infml 口 esp US) eccentric or crazy; zany 古怪的; 疯癫的; 滑稽可笑的: a wacky comedian 滑稽的喜剧演员.
wad
/ wCd; wBd/ n  1 lump or bundle of soft material used for keeping things apart or in place, or to block a hole, etc 块状软物, 填料（作隔离、 固定或填塞等用的）: The noise was so loud that she put wads of cotton wool in her ears. 噪声很大, 她用棉花团把耳朵堵上了.  2 quantity of documents or banknotes folded, rolled or held together（文件或钞票的）卷, 沓, 捆: He pulled a wad of 10 notes out of his pocket. 他从衣袋里掏出一沓面额10英镑的钱.  3 (Brit sl 俚) bun or sandwich 圆面包; 三明治: a cup of tea and a wad 一杯茶和一个圆面包.
wad 
v (-dd-) [Tn]  1 (a) fix (sth) in place with a wad, esp to protect it （用软物）固定（某物）（尤指为起保护作用的）. (b) stuff (sth) with a wad （用软物）填塞（某物）.  2 line (a garment, etc) with soft material (esp cotton or wool) 用软物（尤指棉或毛）絮（衣服等）: a wadded dressing-gown, jacket, quilt 棉的晨袍、 棉上衣、 棉被. 
wadding 
/ 5wCdIN; `wBdIN/ n [U] soft material, usu cotton or wool, used for padding or lining garments, etc or protecting things when packing them 软物, 填料（通常指棉或毛, 用以絮衣物或作包装衬物）.
waddle
/ 5wCdl; `wBdl/ v [I, Ipr, Ip] (often derog 常作贬义) walk with short steps and a swaying movement, as a duck does 摇摆地行走（如鸭子般）: A short plump woman came waddling along the pavement. 有个矮胖女子一摇一摆地沿人行道走来. =>Usage at shuffle 用法见 shuffle.
waddle 
n [sing] waddling way of walking 摇摇摆摆的行走; 蹒跚的步态: walk with a waddle 一摇一摆地走路.
wade
/ weId; wed/ v  1 (a) [I, Ipr, Ip] walk with an effort (through water, mud or anything that makes walking difficult) 费力地走、 涉或渡（过水、 泥地等）: I can't wade in these boots. 我穿著这双靴子没法渡水. * There's no bridge; we'll have to wade across (the stream). 没有桥, 我们得渡过（小河）去. * The angler waded (out) into the middle of the river. 钓鱼的人渡水到河中央去了. * They had to wade knee-deep through mud and debris to reach the victims. 他们须通过齐膝的烂泥和堆积物, 磕磕绊绊来到遇难者身旁. Cf 参看 paddle2 1. (b) [Tn] cross (a stream, etc) by wading 渡过（小河等）: Can we wade the brook? 我们能渡过这条小河吗?  2 (phr v) wade in (infml 口) start doing sth (esp sth difficult) with energy and determination 坚决努力著手做某事（尤指困难的事）: The job has to be done, so let's wade in immediately. 这件工作非做不可, 咱们说干就干吧. wade into sb/sth attack sb/sth vigorously 猛烈攻击某人[某事物]: She waded straight into her critics with her opening remarks. 她在开场白里单刀直入抨击了批评她的人. wade through sth read sth that is long or difficult to read, without interest or enjoyment 费力地阅读冗长或艰深的材料（无兴致或乐趣）: wading through page after page of boring statistics 吃力地一页页看著乏味的统计数字.
wader 
n  1 [C] = wading bird.  2 waders [pl] angler's high waterproof boots worn when wading （钓鱼人涉水时穿的）长筒防水靴: a pair of waders 一双长筒防水靴.
wading bird 
any of several types of long-legged water-bird that wade (contrasted with web-footed birds that swim) 涉禽.
wadi
/ 5wCdI; `wBdI/ n (in the Middle East and N Africa) rocky watercourse that is dry except after heavy rain （中东和北非的）多岩石的乾涸河床（仅大雨後有水）.
WAF (also Waf) 
/ 9dQblju: eI 5ef or, in informal use, 俗读作 wf; 9dQbljJ e `Zf, wAf/ abbr 缩写 = (US) Women in the Air Force 空军妇女队: join the Wafs 参加空军妇女队.
wafer
/ 5weIfE(r); `wefL/ n  1 very thin crisp sweet biscuit 威佛饼乾（薄而脆的甜饼乾）: an ice-cream wafer, ie for eating with ice-cream 冰激凌威佛饼乾（与冰激凌同吃的）.  2 small round piece of unleavened bread used in Holy Communion 圣饼（用作圣餐的小圆饼）.  3 small round piece of red paper stuck on the back of a document instead of a seal, to show that it is official 封缄纸（红色圆纸片, 贴在文件背面代替封印）.
wafer-thin 
adj very thin 极薄的: ,wafer-thin `sandwiches 极薄的三明治 * a ,wafer-thin majority 微弱的多数.
waffle
/ 5wCfl; `wBfl/ n small crisp cake made of cooked batter with a pattern of squares on it, often eaten with syrup 瓦夫饼（蛋奶小脆饼, 上有方形图案, 常与糖浆同吃）.
waffle-iron 
n utensil with two shallow metal pans, usu hinged together, in which waffles are cooked 烘瓦夫饼的铁模.
waffle
/ 5wCfl; `wBfl/ v [I, Ipr, Ip] (Brit infml derog 口, 贬) talk or write, esp at great length, without saying anything very important or sensible （胡乱地）说或写（尤指没完没了地）: What is she waffling about now? 她又在那儿瞎写什麽呢? * He waffled on for hours but no one was listening. 他絮叨了半天, 谁也没听进去.
waffle 
n [U] vague, wordy and often meaningless talk or writing （含糊、 冗长而常无内容的）谈话或文字: The report looks impressive but it's really nothing but waffle. 这篇报告貌似冠冕堂皇, 实际上空洞无物.
waft
/ wCft; ?@ wAft; wAft/ v [Ipr, Ip, Tn.pr, Tn.p] (cause sth to) be carried lightly and smoothly (as if) through the air （使某物）（似）在空中飘流、 飘浮或飘荡: The sound of their voices wafted across the lake to us. 他们的声音飘过湖面传到我们这里. * Delicious smells wafted up from the kitchen. 厨房里飘出了香味. * The scent of the flowers was wafted along by the breeze. 微风送来了花香.
waft 
n smell carried through the air; whiff （空气传播的）香味; 气味: a waft of perfume 香水的味 * wafts of cigar smoke 阵阵雪茄烟味.
wag
/ wAg; wA^/ v (-gg-)  1 [I, Ipr, Ip, Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] (cause sth to) move quickly from side to side or up and down （使某物）来回或上下迅速摇摆: The dog's tail wagged.那条狗尾巴摆了摆. * The dog wagged its tail excitedly. 那条狗兴奋地直摇尾巴. * wag one's finger at sb, ie as a way of showing one's disapproval of him 向某人摇手指（表示不赞成）. Cf 参看 waggle, wiggle.  2 (idm 习语) the tail wagging the dog => tail. tongues wag => tongue.
wag 
n wagging movement 摇摆: The dog gave a wag of its tail. 那条狗摆了摆尾巴.
wag
/ wAg; wA^/ n (dated 旧) person who is fond of making jokes; amusing or facetious person 爱开玩笑的人; 诙谐滑稽的人: He's a bit of a wag. 他爱开点玩笑.
waggish 
/ 5wAgIF; `wA^IF/ adj (dated 旧) of, like, done or made by a wag （似）爱开玩笑的; 诙谐的人做的: waggish remarks, tricks, youngsters 诙谐的言语、 花招、 年轻人.
waggishly 
adv. 
waggishness 
n [U].
wage
/ weIdV; wedV/ n (usu pl except in certain phrases and when used attributively 通常作复数, 但用於某些词组或作定语时除外) regular (usu weekly) payment made or received for work or services 工资（通常指按周的）: wages of 200 a week/a weekly wage of 200 一星期200英镑的工资 * Wages are paid on Fridays. 每星期五 发工资. * Tax and insurance are deducted from your wages. 所得税和保险费从工资扣除. * We expect a fair day's wage for a fair day's work. 我们做好一天的工作,就希望得到一天应得的工资. * The workers are demanding to be paid a living wage, ie one that enables them to live without hunger or hardship. 工人要求得到能够维持生活的工资. * a minimum wage, ie guaranteed basic pay in a particular industry or country 最低工资（某行业或某国的工资底线） * [attrib 作定语] a wage increase/rise of 10 a week 每星期的工资额增加10英镑. =>Usage at income 用法见 income.
wage-claim 
n increase in wages demanded from an employer for workers by their union 增加工资的要求（工会向雇主提出的）.
wage-earner 
n (a) person who works for wages 挣工资的人（通常指按周领取工资的工人）: Are you a wage-earner or salaried? 你是工人还是职员? (b) member of a family who earns money 家庭中挣钱的人: There are two wage-earners in the family. 这家有两个人挣钱.
wage freeze 
legal ban on or control of increases in wages 工资冻结（合法禁止或控制工资的增长）.
wager
/ 5weIdVE(r); `wedVL/ v [I, Tn, Tn.pr, Tf, Dn.n, Dn.f] ~ sth (on sth) (dated or fml 旧或文) stake (money) on the result of (sth); bet sth 在（某事物）上赌（钱）; 打赌: You won't find better goods anywhere else, I'll wager. 你到哪儿也找不到比这个好的货, 我敢打赌.* wager 5 (on a horse) （在一匹马上）押注5英镑 * I'll wager (you) (any money you like) he won't come. 我（和你）打赌, （随便赌多少钱,）他不会来.
wager 
n (dated or fml 旧或文) bet 赌博: lay/make a wager 打赌 * take up (ie accept) a wager 同意打赌.
waggle
/ 5wAgl; `wA^l/ v [I, Tn] (infml 口) (cause sth to) move with short movements from side to side or up and down （使某物）来回或上下小幅度摇摆: His bottom waggles in a funny way when he walks. 他走路时臀部扭来扭去, 很可笑. * She can waggle her ears. 她能让耳朵来回动. Cf 参看 wag1, wiggle. 
waggle 
n.
wagon (Brit also waggon) 
/ 5wAgEn; `wA^En/ n  1 four-wheeled vehicle for carrying heavy loads, usu pulled by horses or oxen （四轮的）货车（通常为牛马拉的）. Cf 参看 cart.  2 (US freight car) open railway truck (eg for carrying coal) （铁路的）敞篷货车（如运煤的）: a train with passenger coaches and goods wagons 挂有客车和货车的列车.  3 trolley used for carrying food, esp tea, etc （送食物的）小手推车（尤指送茶点的）.  4 (idm 习语) on the `wagon (infml 口) no longer drinking alcoholic drinks; teetotal 戒酒: be/go on the wagon 戒酒.
wagoner (Brit also waggoner) 
n person in charge of a wagon(1) and its horses （四轮货车的）马车夫.
wagon-lit
/ 9vAgCn 5li:; va^o`li/ n (pl wagons-lits / 9vgCn5li:; vago`li/) sleeping-car (on Continental railways) （欧洲铁路的）卧车.
wagtail
/ 5wAgteIl; `wA^9tel/ n any of various types of small bird with a long tail that moves constantly up and down when the bird is standing or walking （体小, 尾长而不停上下摆动）.
waif
/ weIf; wef/ n  1 homeless person, esp an abandoned child 无家可归的人; （尤指）流浪儿: a home for waifs and strays, ie homeless and neglected children 流浪儿童收容所 * They looked thin, waif-like and half starved.他们瘦骨伶仃, 像流浪儿似的饿得半死.  2 object or animal with no owner 无主的东西或动物.
wail
/ weIl; wel/ v  1 (a) [I, Ipr] ~ (about/over sth) cry or complain (about sth) in a loud (usu shrill) voice （大声）哭, 诉苦（通常指尖声地）: wail with grief 恸哭 * The sick child was wailing miserably. 那个患儿难受得连哭带喊. * There's no use wailing about/over mistakes made in the past. 为过去的错误痛哭是没有用的. (b) [I] (fig 比喻) make a sound similar to that of a person wailing 发出似哭号的尖声: ambulances racing along with sirens wailing 高声鸣笛疾驶的救护车 * You can hear the wind wailing in the chimney. 可以听到风穿过烟囱发出的尖声. (c) [Tn, Tf] say (sth) in a wailing way 哭著说（某事）: `I've lost all my money!' she wailed. 她哭著说: ｀我的钱都丢了!＇ * The child was wailing loudly that she had hurt her foot. 那个女孩儿大声哭著说她的脚受伤了.  2 [Ipr] ~ for sb express one's grief at the loss or death of sb; mourn sb 为某人死亡而悲痛; 哀悼某人: She was wailing for her lost child. 她为死去的孩子伤心悲痛. =>Usage at cry 用法见 cry.
wail 
n (a) shrill cry, esp of pain or grief 尖叫; （尤指）痛哭: The child burst into loud wails. 那个孩子突然大哭起来. * She uttered a wail of grief. 她悲痛地大声尖叫. (b) sound similar to this 尖叫声; （尤指）痛哭声: the wail of sirens 警报器的呼啸声.
wainscot
/ 5weInskEt; `wenskEt/ n wooden covering, esp panelling on (usu the lower half of) the walls of a room 护板; （尤指）护墙板, 内壁板（通常指室内墙壁下半部的）.
wainscoted 
adj (of a room) having a wainscot （指房间）有护墙板的.
wainscoting 
n [U] (material used for a) wainscot 护板, 护墙板（材料）.
waist
/ weIst; west/ n  1 part of the body between the ribs and the hips, usu narrower than the rest of the trunk 腰; 腰部; 腰围: She wore a wide belt round her waist. 她束了一条宽腰带. * She has a 26-inch waist. 她的腰围是26英寸. * He measures 30 inches round the waist. 他的腰围是30英寸. * The workmen were stripped to (ie wearing nothing above) the waist. 工人们光著上身. * [attrib 作定语] waist measurements 腰围的尺寸.  2 (a) part of a garment that goes round the waist （衣服的）腰部: If the skirt is too big, we can take in the waist. 要是裙子太大了, 我们可以把腰部收紧一些. * The waist is too tight for me. 这件衣服我穿腰部太瘦. * trousers with a 30-inch waist 腰围30英寸的裤子. (b) garment, or part of a garment, that covers the body from the shoulders to the waist （衣服的）上身（或上身的部分）. Cf 参看 shirtwaist (shirt).  3 (a) narrow part in the middle of sth （物体的）中间细的部分: the waist of an hourglass, a violin, a wasp 沙漏的中部、 小提琴中间凹处、 黄蜂的腰部. (b) part of a ship between the forecastle and the quarterdeck （轮船的）腰部.
waisted 
adj (of a garment) becoming narrower at the waist （指衣服）腰部狭窄的: a waisted coat 腰部狭窄的大衣.
-waisted 
(forming compound adjs 用以构成复合形容词) having the type of waist specified 有某种腰身的: ,narrow-waisted * ,wasp-waisted * a ,high-waisted `garment, ie one with its waist above the waist of the person wearing it.
waistband 
n strip of cloth that forms the waist of a garment, esp at the top of trousers or a skirt 腰带; （尤指）裤带, 裙带.
waistcoat 
/ 5weIskEUt; ?@ 5weskEt; `wZskEt/ (US also vest) n close-fitting sleeveless garment, buttoned down the front, usu worn under a jacket or coat and often forming part of a man's suit （西服的）背心.
waist-deep 
adv, adj up to the waist 上至腰部的; 齐腰深的: The water was waist-deep. 水深及腰部. * They were,waist-deep in `water. 他们在齐腰深的水中. * wade ,waist-deep into a `stream 涉到小河齐腰深的地方.
waist-high 
adj, adv high enough to reach the waist 高至腰部的: The grass had grown waist-high. 草已长得齐腰高了.
waistline 
n  1 measurement of the body round the waist 腰围的尺寸; 腰肥: a narrow/slim waistline 纤细的[苗条的]腰身.  2 narrow part of a garment that fits at or just above or below the waist 衣服腰部（或近腰处）狭窄的部分: a dress with a high waistline 腰部高的连衣裙.
wait
/ weIt; wet/ v  1 (a) [I, Ipr, It] ~ (for sb/sth) stay where one is, delay acting, etc for a specified time or until sb or sth comes or until sth happens 等候; 等待: `Have you been waiting long?' `Yes, I've been waiting (for) twenty minutes.' ｀你等了很久了吗?＇｀是啊, 等了20分钟了.＇ * Tell him I can't see him now, he'll have to wait. 告诉他我现在无法见他, 他得等一等. * Wait for me, please. 请等我一会儿. * We are waiting for the rain to stop. 我们正在等著雨停下了. * You'll have to wait until the end of the month before I can pay you. 你得等到月底我才能付给你钱. * (infml 口) I was just waiting for (ie expecting) that (to happen). 我正盼著这件事（发生）呢. * The chairman is waiting to begin (the meeting). 主席正在等著宣布开会. * I am waiting to hear the result. 我正在等著听结果. * I can't wait (ie am impatient) to read his latest novel. 我巴不得要看他的新小说. (b) [Tn] wait and watch for (sth); await 等候, 等待（某事）: wait one's opportunity/chance to do sth 等待时机[机会]做某事 * You will just have to wait your turn, ie wait until your turn comes. 你得等到轮到你才行. =>Usage 见所附用法.(c) [I] not be dealt with immediately; be postponed 暂缓处理; 推迟: The matter can wait until the next meeting; it's not urgent. 这件事可以等到下次会议处理, 不是急事.  2 [Tn, Dn.pr] ~ sth (for sb) postpone (a meal) until sb arrives （为等候某人）推迟开（饭）: I shall be home late tonight, so don't wait dinner (for me). 今晚我回来得晚, 别等我吃饭.  3 [I] stop a vehicle at the side of the road for a short time （机动车在路边）暂停: No Waiting, ie as a warning that vehicles must not stop at the side of the road even for a short time. 禁止停车.4 (idm 习语) keep sb `waiting cause sb to wait or be delayed, eg because one is unpunctual 使某人等候或耽搁某人（如因对方不准时）: I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. 对不起, 让您久等了. * He kept us waiting for ages while he packed his luggage. 他收拾行李, 让我们等了好半天. ready and waiting => ready. time and tide wait for no man => time1. ,wait and `see wait and find out what will happen before taking action; be patient 等等看; 耐心等待: We shall just have to wait and see; there's nothing we can do at the moment. 我们只好等等看, 现在无能为力. wait at `table (US wait on `table) (of a waiter or a servant in a private house) serve food and drink to people, clear away dishes, etc （指服务员或佣人）招待进餐. wait for the `cat to jump/to see `which way the `cat jumps (infml 口) delay taking action or a decision until it becomes clear how events will turn out 待情况明朗後再采取行动或做出决定. `wait for it (infml 口) (used as a warning to sb not to act, speak, etc before the proper time to do so has come 用以警告某人时机未到时别采取行动或别说话等). (play) a `waiting game (cause) a deliberate delay in taking action so that one may act more effectively later （实行）待机而动的策略. wait on sb hand and `foot serve sb by attending to all his needs 无微不至地照顾某人: He seemed to expect to be waited on hand and foot. 他像是想要人尽心尽力伺候他. what are we `waiting for? (infml 口) let us go ahead and do sth, esp sth that has been planned or discussed 咱们干吧, 还等什麽呢? （尤指已计画的或商议过的事）. what are you `waiting for? (infml ironic 口, 反语) why don't you get on with the job, work, etc? 你还等什麽呢? （怎麽还不著手干活儿、 工作等?） (just) you `wait (used when threatening sb that one will punish him or get one's revenge on him later 用以威胁以後要惩罚或报复某人).  5 (phr v) wait about/around stay in a place (usu idly or impatiently, eg because sb who is expected has not arrived) 在某处等候（通常指无聊地或不耐烦地, 如应到者未到）. wait behind stay after other people have gone, esp to speak to sb privately待到他人走後留下来（尤指为与某人私下谈话）: Please wait behind after class today. 今天课後请你留下. wait in stay at home, esp because sb is expected 在家等候（尤指等某人来到）: I waited in all day but they didn't arrive. 我在家等了一天, 他们却没来. wait on sb (a) act as a servant for sb, esp by serving food and drink at a meal 照料或伺候某人（尤指进餐时）. (b) (dated fml 旧, 文) make a formal visit to sb to show respect 拜访或探望某人. wait up (for sb) not go to bed (until sb comes home); stay up （为等候某人）不睡觉; 熬夜: I shall be home very late tonight, so don't wait up (for me). 我今天晚上很晚才回家, 不必熬夜等著我.
waiter 
(fem 阴性作 waitress / 5weItrIs; `wetrIs/) n person employed to take customers' orders, bring food, etc in a restaurant, hotel dining-room, etc （饭店、 旅馆餐厅等的）服务员.
waiting-list 
n list of people who are waiting for service, treatment, etc that is not available now and who will receive it when it becomes available 等候者名单（等候接受服务、 治疗等的人的）: put sb on a waiting-list for theatre tickets 把某人列入等候购戏票者的名单 * a hospital waiting-list, eg for operations 等候治疗者的名单（如等待做手术的）.
waiting-room 
n (a) room in a station where people can sit while they are waiting for trains 候车室.(b) room (eg in a doctor's or dentist's surgery) where people wait until they can be attended to 等候室（如候诊室）.
wait for
NOTE ON USAGE 用法: Compare wait for and expect.试比较 wait for 和 expect. *I'm expecting him to arrive soon means that I'm sure that he will. *I'm expecting him to arrive soon意为我肯定他很快就来到. I'm waiting for him to arrive means that I thought he would come earlier but he is late. *I'm waiting for him to arrive意为我以为他到得比现在早, 但他晚了. Waiting (for something) can be seen as an action *waiting (for something)可视为动作: �I'll wait here until it's time to go. 我就在这儿等著, 一直等到该走的时候. *  I'm too nervous to read when I'm waiting to see the dentist. 我等候看牙的时候, 紧张得都看不了书. Expecting can suggest that nothing can be done to change an event in the future *expecting可指对将来的某事无能为力: I'm expecting to fail my exams. 我料想我考不及格. *  The fall in profits had been expected. 利润下降未出所料.
wait
/ weIt; wet/ n  1 ~ (for sth/sb) act or time of waiting 等候; 等待; 等候或等待的时间: I was prepared for a wait. 我有所准备要等候一阵. * We had a long wait for the bus. 我们等公共汽车等了很久.  2 (idm 习语) lie in wait => lie2.
waive
/ weIv; wev/ v [Tn] (fml 文) not insist on (sth) in a particular case; forego 不坚持要求（某事物）; 放弃: waive a claim, privilege, right, rule 放弃一要求、 特权、 权利、 规定 * We have decided to waive the age-limit for applicants in your case. 针对你的情况, 我们决定免除申请人年龄限制.
waiver 
/ 5weIvE(r); `wevL/ n (law 律) (document that records the) waiving of a legal right, etc 弃权（书）: They were persuaded to sign a waiver of claims against the landlord. 经劝说, 他们签署了放弃向房东索赔的权利.
wake
/ weIk; wek/ v (pt woke / wEUk; wok/ or, in archaic use, 古语拼作 waked, pp woken / 5wEUkEn; `wokEn/ or, in archaic use, 古语拼作 waked)  1 (a) [I, Ip, It] ~(up) stop sleeping 醒; 醒来: What time do you usually wake (up) in the morning? 你平常早晨几点钟醒? * She had just woken from a deep sleep. 她刚从熟睡中醒来. * I woke early this morning. 我今天早上醒得很早. * Wake up! It's eight o'clock. 醒醒吧! 已经八点钟了. * I woke up in the night feeling cold. 半夜把我冻醒了. * She woke up with a start when the door slammed. 关门声把她惊醒了. * He woke (up) to find himself alone in the house. 他一觉醒来发现房子里只剩下他一个人了. (b) [Tn, Tn.p] ~ sb (up) cause sb to stop sleeping 唤醒或弄醒某人: Try not to wake the baby (up). 别把孩子吵醒了. * I was woken (up) by a noise in the room. 屋子里的声音把我吵醒了. Cf 参看 awake1, awaken.  2 [Tn, Tn.p] ~ sb/sth (up) cause sb/sth to become active, alert, attentive, etc 使某人[某事物]活跃、 警觉、 注意等: A cold shower will soon wake you up. 你洗个冷水澡, 马上就清醒了. * The incident woke memories of his past sufferings. 这件事唤起了他对过去苦难经历的回忆. * The audience needs waking up. 应该让观众的气氛活跃起来.  3 [Tn] (fml 文) cause (sth) to re-echo; disturb with noise 使（某物）反覆回响; 以噪声搅扰: His echoing cry woke the mountain valley. 他叫喊的回声震荡著山谷.  4 (idm 习语) wake the `dead (of a noise) be unpleasantly loud （指噪声）大得烦人: They were making enough noise to wake the dead. 他们喧闹的声音让人心烦. one's `waking hourstime when one is awake 醒著的时候: She spends all her waking hours worrying about her job. 她只要醒著就一直为工作发愁.  5 (phr v) wake up to sth become aware of sth; realize sth 意识到或认识到某事物: It's time you woke up to the fact that you're not very popular. 你早就该明白你没什麽人缘儿. * He hasn't yet woken up to the seriousness of the situation. 他还没意识到情况的严重性.
wakeful 
/ -fl; -fEl/ adj (a) unable to sleep 睡不著的; 失眠的. (b) alert; vigilant 警惕的; 警觉的. (c) (of a night) with little or no sleep; sleepless （指夜晚）没怎麽睡的, 不眠的: a wakeful night spent in prayer 整夜祈祷. 
wakefully 
/ -fElI; -fElI/ adv. 
wakefulness 
n [U].
waken 
/ 5weIkEn; `wekEn/ v [I, Tn] (cause sb to) wake from sleep; awaken （使某人）醒; 唤醒.
wake
/ weIk; wek/ n (a) night spent keeping watch by a dead person's body before it is buried 守夜（在殡葬前夜在死者遗体旁守候）. (b) (esp in Ireland) gathering of people for this purpose, with food and drink provided for the mourners by the dead person's family （尤指爱尔兰的）守夜的人群（由死者家属供饮食）.
wake
/ weIk; wek/ n  1 track left on the surface of the water behind a moving ship （行船在水面留下的）水流, 船迹, 航迹: the foaming white wake of the liner 班轮驶过留下的白沫翻腾的航迹.  2 (idm 习语) in the wake of sth coming after or following sth 随某事物之後到来: Outbreaks of disease occurred in the wake of the drought. 那场旱灾过後疾病丛生. * The war brought many social changes in its wake. 经过这场战争, 社会发生了很多变化.
walk
/ wR:k; wRk/ v  1 [I, Ipr, Ip, In/pr] (a) (of a person) move along at a moderate pace by lifting up and putting down each foot in turn, so that one foot is on the ground while the other is being lifted （指人）行走: How old was the baby when she started to walk? 这个女孩几岁开始走路的? * We walked slowly home. 我们慢慢走回家. * He walked into the room. 他走进了房间. * walking up and down 走来走去 * They walked along the river. 他们沿著河边走. * I've walked ten miles today. 我今天走了10英里路. Cf 参看 run1, trot 2. (b) travel in this way and not ride, drive, be driven, etc 步行: `How did you get here?' `I walked.' ｀你是怎麽来的?＇｀我走来的.＇ * I missed the bus and had to walk home. 我没赶上公共汽车, 只好走回家. (c) (often 常作 go walking) travel in this way for exercise or pleasure （为锻炼或娱乐）步行, 散步: I like walking. 我喜欢散步. * We are going walking in the Alps this summer. 今年夏天我们要到阿尔卑斯山去徒步旅行. (d) (of four-footed animals) move at the slowest pace, always having at least two feet on the ground （指四足动物）慢步走. Cf 参看 gallop, trot 1.  2 [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] cause (sb/sth) to walk, esp by accompanying him/it 使（某人[某物]）行走（尤指与之同行）: Horses should be walked for a while after a race. 马在比赛後应该遛一遛. * He's out walking the dog. 他出去遛狗去了. * He walked the horse up the hill. 他牵著马上山去了. * He walked her to her car. 他陪她走到她的汽车那儿. * He put his arm round me and walked me away. 他伸出手臂搂著我, 带我走开了. * I'll walk you home. 我陪你走回家去.  3 [Tn] go along or over (sth) on foot 步行沿（某处）走或走过（某处）: walk the fields looking for wild flowers 走过田野寻找著野花.  4 [I] (dated 旧) (of a ghost, etc) be seen moving about; appear （指鬼魂等）出动, 出现: It was the sort of night when phantoms might walk. 这种夜晚正是幽灵出没的时候.  5 (idm 习语) be on/walk the streets => street. run before one can walk tackle difficult tasks before one has learnt the basic skills 不会走就想跑（未学会基本技能就想处理困难事物）: Don't try to run before you can walk. 别不会走路就想跑. walk before one can `run learn the basic skills before trying to tackle more difficult tasks 先学会了走再跑（学会基本技能後再处理困难事物）. a walking `dictionary, encyclo`pedia, etc person who has a wide vocabulary or who seems to be very knowledgeable about a particular subject 活字典、 活百科全书等: She's a walking textbook of medicine. 她是活的医学教科书. walk one's legs off (infml 口) walk until one is exhausted 走得筋疲力尽. walk sb off his `feet (infml 口) tire sb by making him walk too far or too fast （走得太远或太快）把某人累得疲惫不堪. walk the `plank be sent to one's death by pirates by being forced to walk along a plank and to fall into the sea 被海盗逼著走上木板掉海淹死. walk `tall feel proud and confident 感到骄傲而自信. walk/tread a tightrope => tightrope (tight).  6 (phr v) walk away from sb/sth beat (an opponent) easily in a contest （在比赛中）轻易击败（对手）. walk away/off with sth (infml 口) (a) win (a prize) easily 轻易赢得（奖品）: She walked away with two first prizes. 她轻而易举地赢了两项头等奖. (b) steal sth 偷走某物: Somebody has walked off with my pen. 有人把我的钢笔偷走了.
walk into sth 
(infml 口) (a) become caught in sth that one is not expecting, esp because one is not careful 出乎意料陷入某境地（尤指因不慎）: They set a trap for him and he walked right into it. 他们设下圈套, 他果然落入其中. (b) be appointed to (a job) without having to make an effort 轻易获得（一份工作）: She simply walked into a job at the bank as soon as she graduated. 她大学一毕业就轻易获得一份在银行中的工作. walk into sth/sb strike against sth/sb while walking 走路时撞上某物[某人]: She wasn't looking where she was going and walked straight into me. 她走路不看路, 一头撞在我身上.
walk out 
(infml 口) (of workers) go on strike suddenly（指工人）突然罢工. walk out (of sth) leave (a meeting, etc) suddenly and angrily 愤而当即退出（会场等）. walk out (with sb) (dated infml 旧, 口) have a relationship with sb 与某人有某种关系: They were walking out for years before they got married. 他们恋爱多年才结婚. walk out on sb (infml 口) abandon or desert sb 遗弃某人: He had a row with his wife and just walked out on her. 他和妻子吵架後就把她抛弃了.
walk over sb 
(infml 口) (a) thoroughly defeat sb in a competition （在比赛中）彻底打败某人: The visiting team was too strong  they walked all over us. 客队实力太强了--把我们打得一败涂地. (b) treat sb badly or unkindly 刻薄地或恶意地对待某人: You mustn't let him walk over you like that. 你不能让他那麽欺负你.
walk up 
(usu imperative 通常用於祈使句) come and see (a circus, show, etc) 来看（马戏、 表演等）: Walk up! Walk up! The performance is about to begin. 快来看! 快来看! 马上开演了. walk up (to sb/sth) approach sb/sth 走近某人[某物]: A stranger walked up to me and shook my hand. 有个陌生人向我走来跟我握手. * She walked up to the desk and asked to see the manager. 她走到办公桌前要求见经理.
walker 
n  1 person who walks, esp for exercise or enjoyment 行走的人（尤指为锻炼或散步）.  2 framework that is used as a support by sb who cannot walk without one, eg a baby or a disabled person 助行架（如婴儿或伤残者用的）.
walkabout 
n  1 (in Australia) period of wandering in the bush by an Aboriginal （澳洲的）土著在灌木丛中游荡的时间: go walkabout 到灌木丛中闲逛.  2 informal stroll among a crowd by an important visitor, esp a royal person （来访的要人）在人群中漫步（尤指皇室人员）: go on a walkabout 到老百姓中间走走.
walk-in 
adj [attrib 作定语]  1 (esp US) (of a cupboard, wardrobe, etc) large enough to walk into （指壁橱、 衣柜等）宽敞得可走进去的: a walk-in closet 小储藏室.  2 (US) (of a flat) having its own entrance （指单元房）有独自入口的: a walk-in apartment 有独自出入口的公寓.
walking papers 
(US) dismissal from a job 解雇（通知书）: be given one's walking papers 遭解雇.
walking rein 
= leading - rein (leading).
walking-stick 
n (also stick) stick carried or used as a support when walking 手杖.
walking-tour 
n holiday spent walking from place to place 徒步旅行度假.
Walkman 
n (pl ~s) (propr 专利名) small cassette player with earphones that can be worn by sb walking about （可随身携带使用耳机的）小型放音机.
walk-on 
adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] (of a part in a play) very small and without any words to say （指戏剧角色）无台词的小角色的.
walk-out 
n sudden strike by workers 突然的罢工.
walk-over 
n easy victory 轻易获得的胜利: The match was a walk-over for the visiting team. 比赛中客队轻易获胜.
walk-up 
adj [attrib 作定语] (US) (of a flat or block of flats) without a lift （指公寓或公寓楼）无电梯的.  n building or flat without a lift 无电梯的大楼或公寓.
walkway 
n passage or path for walking along 人行通道.
walk
/ wR:k; wRk/ n  1 (a) [C] journey on foot, esp for pleasure or exercise 行走, 步行（尤指为散步或锻炼的）: go for a walk 去散步 * have a pleasant walk across the fields 愉快地漫步走过田野 * She took the dog for a walk. 她带著狗去散步. (b) [sing] distance of this 步行的距离: The station is ten minutes' walk from my house. 车站离我家要步行十分钟. * It's a short walk to the beach. 步行没多远就可到海滩.  2 [sing] (a) manner or style of walking; gait 步态: I recognized him at once by his walk. 我一看那走路的样子就知道是他. (b) walking pace 步行的速度: The horse slowed to a walk after its long gallop. 那匹马跑了一大阵後慢下来缓步而行. * After running for ten minutes, he dropped into a walk, ie began to walk. 他跑了十分钟後就改成步行了.  3 [C] path or route for walking 步行的路径或路线: The path through the forest is one of my favourite walks. 我最喜欢散步的小路就是穿过树林的那条. * Some of the walks in this area are only possible in dry weather. 这一带的一些小路只有晴天才能走. * The garden is well laid out, with many pleasant walks. 这个花园布局很好, 有许多宜人小径.  4 (idm 习语) cock of the walk => cock1. a walk of `life person's occupation, profession or rank 行业; 职业; 阶层: They interview people from all walks of life. 他们采访各行各业的人.
walkie-talkie
/ 9wR:kI 5tR:kI; 9wRkI`tRkI/ n (infml 口) small portable radio transmitter and receiver 步话机.
wall
/ wR:l; wRl/ n  1 (a) continuous upright solid structure of stone, brick, concrete, etc used to enclose, divide or protect sth (eg an area of land) 围墙; 城墙: The old town on the hill had a wall right round it. 小山上的古城四周有城墙. * The fields were divided by stone walls. 这片地都有石墙相隔. * The fruit trees grew against the garden wall. 那些果树都长在花园的墙边. (b) one of the vertical sides of a building or room 墙壁: The castle walls were very thick. 那座城堡的墙很厚. * Hang the picture on the wall opposite the window. 把画挂在窗户对面的墙上. * [attrib 作定语] a wall light 壁灯. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page vi.  2 (fig 比喻) thing similar to a wall in its appearance or effect （样子或作用）似墙之物: The mountain rose up in a steep wall of rock. 这座山高而陡, 形成一道岩石屏障. * The investigators were confronted by a wall of silence. 调查人员碰了壁, 谁也不回答他们的问题. * The tidal wave formed a terrifying wall of water. 海啸形成一堵骇人的水墙.  3 outer layer of a hollow structure, esp an organ or a cell of an animal or a plant 外壁（尤指动植物器官或细胞的）: the abdominal wall 腹腔壁 * the wall of an artery, a blood-vessel, etc 动脉、 血管等的壁.  4 (idm 习语) bang, etc one's head against a brick wall => head1. a fly on the wall => fly1. have one's back to the wall => back1. a hole in the wall => hole. to the `wall to a difficult or desperate situation 陷於困境或绝境: Several firms have gone to the wall (ie been ruined) recently. 最近有几家公司倒闭了. * drive/push sb to the wall, ie defeat him 逼得某人走投无路. up the `wall (infml 口) furious or crazy 愤怒; 发狂: That noise is driving/sending me up the wall. 这种噪声快要把我逼疯了. * I'll go up the wall if it doesn't stop soon. 要是不赶快停下来就要把我气死了. ,walls have `ears (saying 谚) beware of eavesdroppers 隔墙有耳: Be careful what you say; even the walls have ears! 说话要小心, 隔墙有耳啊! the writing on the wall => writing.
wall 
v  1 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] surround (sth) with a wall or walls 用墙围住（某物）: a walled city, garden, town 有围墙的城市、 花园、 小镇.  2 (phr v) wall sth in/off separate (and enclose) sth with a wall 用墙隔开（并围住）某物: Part of the yard had been walled off. 院子有一部分用墙隔开了. wall sth up block up sth with a wall or bricks 用墙或砖堵住某物: a walled-up door, fireplace, passage 用砖堵住的门、 壁炉、 通道.
wallflower 
n  1 common garden plant that has sweet-smelling (usu orange or brownish-red) flowers in spring 墙头花, 桂竹香（欧洲常见园艺植物, 春季开花, 味香, 通常呈橙色或赭色）.  2 (infml 口) person (esp a woman) who has no dancing partners at a dance and has to sit or stand around while others dance 在舞会中因无舞伴而在一旁或坐或站者（尤指女子）.
wall-painting 
n picture painted directly on the surface of a wall; fresco or mural 壁画.
wallpaper 
n [U] paper, usu with a coloured design, for covering the walls of a room 壁纸; 墙纸.  v [I, Tn] put wallpaper on (the walls of a room) 在（室内墙壁）上糊壁纸.
wall-to-wall 
adj, adv (of a floor-covering) that covers the whole floor of a room （指室内地面覆盖物）覆盖全部地面（的）: a ,wall-to-wall `carpet 铺满全部地面的地毯 * a room carpeted wall-to-wall 全部地面铺有地毯的房间.
Wall Street
/ 5wR:l stri:t; `wRl9strit/ (infml 口) the American money-market 华尔街; 美国金融市场: Share prices fell on Wall Street today. 今日华尔街股价下跌. * Wall Street responded quickly to the news. 美国金融界对这一消息反应迅速. * [attrib 作定语] the Wall Street Journal 《华尔街日报》 
wall-eyed
/ 9wR:l 5aId; `wRl9aId/ adj having eyes that show an abnormal amount of white, esp because the irises turn outwards 患角膜白斑的; 患外斜视的.
wallaby
/ 5wClEbI; `wBlEbI/ n any of various types of small kangaroo 沙袋鼠.
wallah
/ 5wClE; `wBlE/ n (infml 口) (in India) person connected with a specified occupation or task （印度的）与某种职业或任务有关系的人: bank wallahs 银行界的人.
wallet
/ 5wClIt; `wBlIt/ (US also `billfold, `pocket-book)n small flat folding case, usu made of leather, carried in the pocket and used esp for holding banknotes, documents, etc 钱夹, 皮夹（尤用以放纸币、 证件等的）. Cf 参看 purse1 1.
wallop
/ 5wClEp; `wBlEp/ v [Tn, Tn.pr] (infml 口)  1 hit (sb/sth) hard; thrash 痛打（某人[某物]）; 猛击: If I ever catch the rascal I'll really wallop him! 我要是逮住这个流氓, 非狠狠揍他一顿不可! * She walloped the ball (for) miles. 她把球打出很远很远.  2 (in a contest, match, etc) defeat (sb) thoroughly （在比赛中）彻底击败（某人）: I walloped him at darts. 我在掷镖游戏中远远胜过了他.
wallop 
n  1 [C] (infml 口) heavy resounding blow 重击: He crashed down on the floor with a wallop. 他砰的一声倒在地板上了.  2 [U] (Brit sl 俚) beer 啤酒.
walloping 
adj [attrib 作定语] (infml 口) very big 极大的: He had to pay a walloping (great) fine. 他得付一（大）笔罚款.  
walloping
n (infml 口) (a) thrashing 痛打: She threatened the children with a walloping. 她吓唬孩子说要狠狠打他们一顿. (b) thorough defeat 彻底失败: Our team got a terrible walloping yesterday. 我们队昨天吃了个大败仗.
wallow
/ 5wClEU; `wBlo/ v [I, Ipr, Ip] ~ (about/around)(in sth)   1 lie and roll about in mud, water, etc （在泥、 水等中）打滚: The children enjoyed watching the hippopotamus wallowing (about) in the mud. 孩子们真喜观看河马在泥中打滚. * The ship wallowed in (ie was tossed about by) the rough sea. 船在汹涌的海上颠簸.2 take pleasure (in sth); indulge oneself （在某事物中）享乐; 放纵自己: wallow in a hot bath 舒服地洗个热水澡 * wallowing in luxury 耽於豪华的享乐之中 * They're absolutely wallowing in money, ie very rich. 他们家资广有（很富有）. * She seemed to be wallowing in her grief, instead of trying to recover from the disaster. 她似乎缠绵悱恻无力自拔.
wallow 
n  1 act of wallowing 打滚; 享乐; 放纵.  2 place where animals go to wallow （动物常去打滚的）泥坑, 水坑.
wally
/ 5wClI; `wBlI/ n (Brit infml 口) stupid or foolish person; twit 笨蛋; 傻瓜; 白痴: Don't be such a wally! 别发傻了!
walnut
/ 5wR:lnQt; `wRl9nQt/ n  1 [C] nut containing an edible kernel with a wrinkled surface in a pair of boat-shaped shells 胡桃. =>illus at nut 见 nut 插图.  2 (a) [C] (also `walnut tree) tree on which this nut grows 胡桃树. (b) [U] wood of this tree, used (esp as a veneer) in making furniture 胡桃木（用以制家具, 尤用作饰面）.
walrus
/ 5wR:lrEs; `wRlrEs/ n large sea-animal living in the Arctic regions, similar to a seal but having two long tusks 海象.
walrus moustache 
(infml 口) long thick moustache that hangs down on each side of the mouth （嘴角两侧的）粗长胡子.
waltz
/ wR:ls; ?@ wR:lts; wRlts/ n (a) ballroom dance for couples, with a graceful flowing melody in triple time 华尔兹舞. (b) music for this 华尔兹舞曲.
waltz 
v  1 [I, Tn.pr] (cause sb to) dance a waltz （使某人）跳华尔兹舞: She waltzes beautifully. 她华尔兹舞跳得很美. * He waltzed her round the room. 他带著她满屋跳华尔兹舞.  2 [Ipr, Ip] (infml 口) move in the specified direction gaily or casually or by dancing 轻 快地或随便地或跳著舞走: She waltzed up to us and announced that she was leaving. 她蹦蹦跳跳地来到我们面前说她要走了. * He waltzes in and out as if the house belongs to him. 他大摇大摆地出来进去, 好像这所房子是他的一样.  3 (phr v) waltz off with sth (infml 口) (a) steal sth 偷走某物: He's just waltzed off with my cigarette lighter! 他刚才把我的打火机偷走了! (b) win sth easily 轻易赢得某事物: She waltzed off with the school prizes for maths and science. 她轻而易举赢得了全校数学奖和理科奖.
wampum
/ 5wCmpEm; `wBmpEm/ n [U] ornaments made of shells threaded on a string like beads, used formerly by N American Indians as money 贝壳串珠（装饰品, 旧时北美印第安人用作货币）.
wan
/ wCn; wBn/ adj (-nner, -nnest) (of a person, his appearance, etc) pale and looking ill or tired; pallid（指人、 面色等）苍白憔悴的, 倦怠的, 带病容的: a wan smile, ie a slight one from sb who is ill or tired or unhappy 勉强的微笑（因病或倦怠或不悦） * (fig 比喻) the wan light of a winter's morning 冬日黯淡的晨光. 
wanly 
adv: smile wanly 虚弱地微笑. 
wanness 
/ 5wCn.nIs;`wBnnIs/ n [U].
wand
/ wCnd; wBnd/ n  1 slender stick or rod held in the hand, esp by a conjuror, fairy or magician when performing magic 棍; 棒; 杖; （尤指小仙子或魔术师用的）魔杖: The fairy godmother waved her (magic) wand. 助人仙女挥动她的魔杖.  2 = light pen (light1).
wander
/ 5wCndE(r); `wBndL/ v  1 [I, Ipr, Ip] (a) move around in an area or go from place to place without any special purpose or destination; roam 游荡; 漫游; 闲逛; 流浪: wander through the countryside 在野外闲逛 * enjoy wandering in a strange town 喜欢逛陌生的小镇 * She was wandering aimlessly up and down the road. 她在路上信步来回遛达. * We wandered around for hours looking for the house. 我们为找那所房子转了半天. * (fig 比喻) She was so weak that her pen kept wandering over the page as she wrote. 她很虚弱, 写字时钢笔在纸上直打滑.(b) go slowly or aimlessly in the specified direction （沿某方向）慢走或漫步: They wandered back to work an hour later. 一小时後他们遛达著回去工作. * He wandered in to see me as if he had nothing else to do. 他遛遛达达进来看我, 好像无事可做的样子. * They wandered out into the darkness. 他们漫步走出去, 消失在黑暗中. * (fig 比喻) Her thoughts wandered back to her youth. 她思绪联翩, 回想到青春岁月.  2 [Tn] move aimlessly around in (a place); roam 漫步（某地）; 漫游: I've spent two years wandering the world. 我用了两年时间周游世界. * The child was found wandering the streets alone. 人们看见那个孩子独自在街上瞎转.  3 [I, Ipr, Ip] (of a road or river) follow a winding path or course; meander （指道路或河流）蜿蜒, 迂回曲折: The road wanders (along) through the range of hills. 这条路在山丘间绕来绕去.4 [I, Ipr, Ip] ~ (from/off sth); ~ (away/off) (of a person or an animal) leave the right place or way; stray from one's group （指人或动物）离开原处或正道, 离群, 失散: The shepherd set out to look for the sheep that had wandered (away). 牧羊人出发去找走失的羊. * We seem to have wandered from the path. 我们好像已经偏离了原路. * The child wandered off and got lost. 那个孩子自己走开而迷了路. * (fig 比喻) Don't wander from the subject: stick to the point, ie Don't digress. 不要离题, 要针对这一问题谈��w.  5 [I] (of a person, his mind, etc) be inattentive, confused or delirious （指人、 思想等）走神, 胡思乱想, 神志昏乱: He realized his audience's attention was beginning to wander. 他意识到听众精神已不太集中了. * Her mind seemed to be wandering and she didn't recognize us. 她好像精神恍惚, 没认出我们来.
wander 
n (infml 口) act of wandering 游荡; 漫游; 闲逛; 流浪; 离群; 失散: She went for a little wander round the park. 她到公园去遛达遛达.
wanderer 
/ 5wCndErE(r); `wBndErL/ n person or animal that wanders (wander 1) 游荡、 漫游或闲逛的人; 各处走动的动物.
wanderings 
/ 5wCndErINz; `wBndErINz/ n [pl]  1 journeys made from place to place 漫游之行: After five years, he returned from his wanderings. 他在外游逛五年後又回来了.  2 confused speech during illness (esp a high fever) （病中的）胡言乱语（尤指发烧时的）.
wanderlust
/ 5wCndElQst; `wBndL9lQst/ n [U] strong desire to travel 想去漫游的强烈愿望.
wane
/ weIn; wen/ v [I]  1 (of the moon) show a gradually decreasing area of brightness after being full （指月亮）亏, 缺. Cf 参看 wax2 1.  2 gradually lose power or importance; become smaller or weaker or less impressive 衰败; 衰落; 变小; 变弱; 变差: The power of the landowners waned during this period. 这一时期地主的势力削弱了. * Her enthusiasm for the expedition was waning rapidly. 她对这次出行的热劲迅速减低.  3 (idm 习语) wax and wane => wax2.
wane 
n (idm 习语) on the `wane gradually decreasing; waning 逐渐减弱; 衰败; 衰落.
wangle
/ 5wANgl; `wAN^l/ v (infml 口)  1 [Tn, Tn.pr, Dn.n] ~ sth (out of sb) get or arrange sth that one wants by using trickery or clever persuasion 用巧计或花言巧语获得或安排某事物: I'd love to go to the match tomorrow  do you think you can wangle it? 我很想去看明天的比赛--你能找个词儿安排一下吗? * She managed to wangle an invitation to the reception. 她设法弄到了招待会的请帖. * He was trying to wangle his way onto the committee. 他千方百计想钻入委员会中. * I'll try to wangle a contribution out of him. 我要设法让他出把力. * She's wangled an extra week's holiday for herself. 她多弄到一星期的假.  2 (phr v) wangle out of sth/doing sth avoid having to do sth by scheming 用计谋避免做某事: It's bound to be a boring party  let's try to wangle out of it/going. 这次聚会一定没意思--咱们想个法子别去了.
wangle 
n act of wangling 使用巧计或花言巧语: get sth by a wangle 耍手腕儿得到某事物.
wank
/ wANk; wANk/ v [I] (<!> Brit sl 讳, 俚) masturbate 手淫.
wank 
n (<!> Brit sl 讳, 俚) act of masturbating 手淫.
wanker 
(<!> Brit sl 讳, 俚)  1 (derog 贬) inefficient, lazy or stupid person 无能的、 懒惰的或愚蠢的人.  2 person who masturbates 手淫的人.
wanna
/ 5wCnE; `wBnE/ contracted form 缩约式 (infml 口 esp US)  1 want to 想要（做）: I wanna hold your hand. 我想握住你的手.  2 want a 想要（个）: You wanna cigarette?你想要支香烟吗?
want
/ wCnt; ?@ wR:nt; wRnt/ v  1 [Tn, Tt, Tnt, Tsg, Cn.n/a] have a desire for (sth); wish for 要, 想要（某事物）; 希望: They want a bigger flat. 他们想要一套大些的单元房. * Have you decided what you want? 你决定要什麽了吗? * The staff want a pay rise. 全体职员希望增加工资. * She wants to go to Italy. 她要去意大利. * She wants me to go with her. 她想让我跟她一起去. * I didn't want that to happen. 我并不希望发生这样的事. * I want it (to be) done as quickly as possible. 我希望这件事尽快做好. * I don't want you arriving late. 我希望你不要迟到. * The people want him as their leader. 大家都想让他当领袖. =>Usage 见所附用法.  2 [Tn, Tg] require or need (sth) 要, 要求, 需要（某事物）: We shall want more staff for the new office. 我们的新办公室需要多增加些职员. * Let me know how many copies you want. 告诉我你要多少份. * (infml 口) What that boy wants (ie deserves) is a good smack! 那个男孩子就是欠揍! * The plants want watering/ want to be watered daily. 这些花草得天天浇水. * I'm sure you don't want reminding of the need for discretion. 我知道无需提醒你一切需谨慎行事.  3 [Tt] (infml 口) should or ought to (do sth) 应该（做某事）: You want to be more careful. 你应该再细心些. * They want to remember who they're speaking to! 应该让他们明白是跟谁说话呢!  4 [Tn] (fml 文) not have enough of (sth); lack 缺乏（某事物）; 无: He wants the courage to speak the truth. 他缺乏说实话的勇气. * After the disaster there were many who wanted food and shelter. 这场灾难过後, 许多人既没有食物又没有住处.  5 [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态] require (sb) to be present; need (sb)要求（某人）在场; 需要（某人）: You will not be wanted this afternoon. 今天下午用不著你了. * You are wanted immediately in the director's office. 主任让你立刻到他的办公室去. * He is wanted (for questioning) by the police, eg because he is suspected of committing a crime. 警方要找他（问话）（如因涉嫌某罪案）.  6 [Tn] feel sexual desire for (sb) 对（某人）有性欲.  7 [Tn] (used with it 与it连用) fall short by (sth) 缺少（某量）: It still wants half an hour till midnight. 还差半小时才到午夜.  8 (idm 习语) have/want it/things both ways => both1. not
want to know (about sth) 
deliberately avoid contact with or information about sb/sth which may cause inconvenience, trouble, etc; not care 故意不接触或不了解某人[某事物]（以免造成不便或麻烦）; 不理会: He was desperately in need of help but nobody seemed to want to know. 他极需帮助, 可是似乎谁也不愿理会. waste not, want not => waste2.  9 (phr v) want for sth (esp in questions or negative sentences 尤用於疑问句或否定句) suffer because of a lack of sth 因缺少某事物而受苦: Those children want for nothing/never want for anything, ie have everything they need. 那些孩子什麽也不缺（应有尽有）. * She didn't want for help from her friends. 她从未感到在需要时没有朋友帮忙. want `in/`out (infml 口) want to come in/go out 想进来[出去]: I think the dog wants in  I can hear it scratching at the door. 我看那条狗想进来--我听见它抓门的声音. want `out/out of sth (infml 口 esp US) no longer want to be involved in (a plan, project, etc) 想退出（一计画、 项目等）.
want
NOTE ON USAGE 用法: When expressing an offer or issuing an invitation, like is the most usual verb 表达提议或邀请时, 最常用的动词是like: Would you like a cup of coffee? 您想要杯咖啡吗? * Would you like to come to dinner with us next week? 您下星期来和我们一起吃饭好吗? Care (for) is more formal 用care (for)较为郑重: Would you care for another piece of cake? 您再来一块蛋糕好吗? *  Would you care to come for a walk with me? 您来和我一起散散步好吗? Want is the most direct and informal *want一词最直接也最通俗: Do you want a piece of chocolate? 你想来块巧克力吗? *  We're going to the cinema tonight. Do you want to come with us? 我们今天晚上去看电影. 你想和我们一起去吗?
want
/ wCnt; ?@ wR:nt; wRnt/ n  1 [C usu pl 通常作复数] (a) desire for sth; requirement 欲望; 需要: He is a man of few wants. 他是个没什麽欲望的人. * This book meets a long-felt want, ie has been needed for a long time. 这本书满足了盼望已久的需要（长久以来就需要有这样的书）. (b) thing desired 想望的事物: All their wants were provided by their host. 他们得到主人应有尽有的照顾.  2 [U, sing] ~ of sth lack or insufficiency of sth （某事物的）缺乏或不足: The refugees are suffering for want of food and medical supplies. 难民苦於缺少食物和医药用品. * The plants died from want of water. 这些植物因缺水而枯死了. * She decided to accept the offer for want of anything better. 她决定接受这一提议, 因为没有更好一些的. * She couldn't find anywhere to live, though not for want of trying, ie not because she hadn't tried. 她找不到个住处, 倒是找过不少.  3 [U] state of being poor or in need; poverty 贫穷; 匮乏; 贫困: live in want 生活在贫困中 * Their health had suffered from years of want. 他们长年贫困影响了身体健康. * a policy aimed at fighting want and deprivation 旨在改变民穷财尽状况的政策.4 (idm 习语) in want of sth needing sth 需要某事物: The house is in want of repair. 这所房子该修了.
want 
ads (infml 口 esp US) = classified advertisements (classify).
wanting
/ 5wCntIN; ?@ 5wR:n-; `wRntIN/ adj [pred 作表语]  1 ~ (in sth) (fml 文) lacking in quality or quantity; deficient （在质量或数量上）欠缺, 不足: His behaviour was wanting in courtesy, ie discourteous, rude. 他举止没有礼貌.  2 (idm 习语) be found wanting => find1.
wanton
/ 5wCntEn; ?@ 5wR:n-; `wRntEn/ adj  1 [esp attrib 尤作定语] (of an action) done deliberately for no good reason; wilful （指行动）不怀好意的, 恶意的, 恣意的: wanton cruelty, damage, waste 肆意的暴虐行为、 破坏、 浪费 * the wanton destruction of a historic building 对一座古建筑物的故意毁坏.  2 (fml 文) playful or capricious 顽皮的; 反覆无常的: a wanton breeze 风向不定的微风 * in a wanton mood 以闹著玩的心情.  3 (of growth, etc) very abundant; luxuriant or wild （指生长物等）茂盛的, 繁密的, 滋生的: The weeds grew in wanton profusion. 遍地野草丛生.  4 (dated fml 旧, 文) not modest or chaste; licentious or immoral 不正派的; 不贞的; 放荡的; 不道德的: a wanton creature 放荡的家伙 * wanton behaviour 不道德的行为.
wanton 
n (dated 旧) licentious or immoral person (esp a woman) 放荡的人, 不道德的人（尤指女子）.
wantonly 
adv: wantonly destructive 恣意毁坏的.
wantonness 
n [U].
wapiti
/ 5wCpItI; `wBpEtI/ n N American elk 美洲赤鹿.
war
/ wR:(r); wRr/ n  1 (a) [U] (state of) fighting between nations or groups within a nation using military force 战争（状态）: the horrors of war 战争的恐怖 * the outbreak (ie beginning) of war 战争的爆发 * The border incident led to war between the two countries. 这一边境事件导致了两国交战. * the art (ie tactics and strategy) of war 兵法（战略和战术） * the fortunes of (ie what may happen in) war 战争中可能发生的事 * The government wanted to avoid war at all costs. 政府拟不惜一切代价避免战争. * civil war 内战. (b) [C] instance or period of such fighting 战争（期间）: during the Second World War 在第二次世界大战期间 * He had fought in two wars. 他参加过两次战争. * If a war breaks out, many other countries will be affected. 一旦战争爆发, 许多国家都要受到波及.  2 (a) [C, U] competition, conflict or hostility between people, groups, etc 竞争; 冲突; 对抗: the class war 阶级斗争 * a trade war 贸易战 * There was a state of war between the rivals. 竞争对手间已处於敌对状态.(b) [sing] ~ (against sb/sth) efforts made to eliminate disease, crime, etc （为消灭疾病、 犯罪现象等的）斗争: a major step in the war against cancer 在战胜癌症方面迈出的一大步 * Little progress has been made in the war against drug traffickers. 打击贩毒分子的斗争无甚进展.  3 (idm 习语) at war in a state of war 处於交战状态: The country has been at war with its neighbour for two years. 这个国家与邻国已打了两年仗了. carry the war into the enemy's camp => carry. declare war => declare. go to war (against sb/sth) start fighting a war (against sb/sth) （向某人[某事物]）开战. have been in the `wars (infml or joc 口或谑) show signs of being injured or badly treated 受过伤; 受过虐待; 吃过苦. make/wage war on sb/sth (a) fight sb/sth with weapons 用武器与某人[某事物]作战. (��Bb) try to eliminate sth 努力消灭某事物: wage war on crime, disease, poverty, etc 与犯罪现象、 疾病、 贫困等作斗争. a war of `nervesattempt to defeat an opponent by gradually destroying his morale, using threats, psychological pressures, etc 神经战. a war of `words (campaign of) verbal abuse 舌战; 笔战; 论战: As the election approaches the war of words between the main political parties becomes increasingly intense. 大选在即, 主要政党间的论战愈演愈烈.
war 
v (-rr-) [I] (arch 古) engage in a war or conflict 进行战争; 交战; 作战: warring tribes 交战的部落.
war bonnet 
feathered head-dress worn by the warriors of certain N American Indian tribes （北美印第安某些部落战士戴的）羽毛头饰.
war chest 
(US) fund of money collected to pay for a war or some other campaign （为战争或某些活动筹集的）专用基金.
war-cry 
n (a) word or phrase shouted as a signal in battle 战斗口号. (b) catchword used in a contest (eg by a political party); slogan 竞争（如政党间的）口号; 标语.
war-dance 
n dance performed by the warriors of a tribe, eg before going into battle or to celebrate a victory 战舞（部落战士跳的, 如作战前或庆祝凯旋的）.
warfare 
/ 5wR:feE(r); `wRr9fZr/ n [U] (a) (fighting a) war （作）战; 战争: guerrilla, modern, nuclear warfare 游击战、 现代战争、 核战. (b) (esp violent) conflict or struggle （尤指激烈的）冲突, 斗争: There is open warfare between the opponents of the plan and its supporters. 支持与反对这一计画的双方已公开论战.
war-game 
n (a) game in which models representing troops, ships, etc are moved about on maps, in order to test the players' tactical skill 战争游戏. (b) mock battle used as a training exercise 作战演习.
warhead 
n explosive head of a missile or torpedo （导弹或鱼雷的）弹头: equipped with a nuclear warhead 装有核弹头.
war-horse 
n  1 (esp formerly) horse used in battle （尤指旧时）战马, 军马.  2 (fig 比喻) soldier, politician, etc who has fought in many campaigns 久经争战的士兵、 政客等.
warlike 
/ 5wR:laIk; `wRr9laIk/ adj fond of or skilled in fighting; aggressive 好战的; 善战的; 侵略的; 好争斗的: a warlike people 好战的民族 * a warlike appearance, mood, state 好斗的模样、 情绪、 状态.
war-lord 
n (dated or fml 旧或文) (chief) military commander （大）将军; 军阀.
war memorial 
monument built to honour people who have died in a war 战争纪念碑（纪念阵亡将士的）.
warmonger 
n (derog 贬) person who tries to cause a war or who favours war 战争贩子.
war-paint 
n [U] (a) paint put on the body before battle, eg by N American Indian warriors 出战前涂於身上的颜料（如北美印第安战士用的）. (b) (infml joc 口, 谑) cosmetic make-up 化妆品: She never goes out to a party without putting her war-paint on! 她每逢参加聚会都非化妆不可!
war-path 
n (idm 习语) (be/go) on the `war-path (infml 口) ready for a fight or a quarrel; hostile or angry 准备作战或打架; 敌对; 发怒: Look out  the boss is on the war-path again! 当心点--老板又发火了!
warship 
n ship for use in war 军舰.
wartime 
n [U] period of time when there is a war 战时: Special regulations were introduced in wartime. 战时实施了特殊规定. * [attrib 作定语] wartime rationing 战时的定量配给 * the shortages of wartime Britain 战时英国物资之匮乏.
warble
/ 5wR:bl; `wRrbl/ v (a) [I] (esp of a bird) sing in a continuous gentle trilling way （尤指鸟）叫出柔和的颤音: larks warbling in the sky 在天空婉转叫著的百灵鸟. (b) [Tn] sing (a note, song, etc) in this way 用柔和的颤音唱（某音、 歌等）.
warble 
n (usu sing 通常作单数) warbling sound 柔和的颤音: the blackbird's warble 黑鹂婉转的叫声.
warbler 
/ 5wR:blE(r); `wRrblL/ n any of various types of bird that warble （能叫出柔和颤音的）鸣禽.
ward
/ wR:d; wRrd/ n  1 separate part or room in a hospital for a particular group of patients 病房: a children's, maternity, surgical ward 儿科、 产科、 外科病房 * a public/private ward 普通[单人]病房.  2 division of a city, etc that elects and is represented by a councillor in local government （城市的）区（可选出一名地方议员的）: There are three candidates standing for election in this ward. 这一区里有三名候选人参加竞选.  3 person, esp a child, who is under the care of a guardian or the protection of a lawcourt 由监护人或法院保护的人（尤指儿童）: She invested the money on behalf of her ward. 她代表受她监护的人投资. * The child was made a ward of court. 那个孩子由法院监护.  4 (usu pl 通常作复数) any one of the notches or projections in a key or lock (designed to prevent the lock being opened by any key except the right one) （钥匙或锁中的）一个凹处或凸处.5 (idm 习语) a ,ward in `chancery (in Britain) person, usu a child, whose affairs are looked after by the Lord Chancellor (eg because of the death of the ward's parents)（英国）由大法官监护的人（尤指儿童, 如因其父母去世）.
ward 
v (phr v) ward sb/sth off keep away (sb/sth that is dangerous or unpleasant); fend sb/sth off 避开（危险的或讨厌的人[事物]）; 挡开某人[某事物]: ward off blows, disease, danger, intruders 避开打击、 疾病、 危险、 闯入者.
-ward
suff 後缀 (with advs forming adjs 与副词结合构成形容词) in the direction of 向著; 朝著; 对著: backward* eastward * homeward. 
-wards (also esp US -ward) 
(forming advs or preps 用以构成副词或介词): onward * towards.
warden
/ 5wR:dn; `wRrdn/ n  1 person responsible for supervising sth 负责监督、 监护或监管的人: a game warden 猎物繁殖与保护区的管理员 * a traffic warden 处理违章停车的交通管理员 * the warden of a youth hostel 青年招待所管理员.  2 title of the heads of certain colleges and other institutions 某些学院及其他机构负责人的称谓: the Warden of Merton College, Oxford 牛津大学默顿学院院长.  3 (US) governor of a prison 监狱长.
warder
/ 5wR:dE(r); `wRrdL/ n (fem 阴性作 wardress / 5wR:drIs; `wRrdrIs/) (Brit) person who works as a guard in a prison; jailer （监狱的）看守人.
wardrobe
/ 5wR:drEUb; `wRrd9rob/ n  1 place where clothes are stored, usu a large cupboard with shelves and a rail for hanging things on 衣柜: a built-in wardrobe, ie one that forms part of the wall of a room 壁橱. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page xvi.  2 (usu sing 通常作单数) person's stock of clothes （个人的）全部衣物: an extensive wardrobe of elegant dresses 个人所有的大批华美的连衣裙 * buy a new winter wardrobe 购买个人全部新冬装.3 stock of costumes worn by actors in a theatrical company（剧团的）全部戏装.
wardrobe master, `wardrobe mistress 
person responsible for looking after the costumes in a theatrical company 剧团服装保管员.
wardroom
/ 5wR:drUm, -ru:m; `wRrd9rJm, -9rum/ n place in a warship where all the commissioned officers except the commanding officer live and eat; mess-room （军舰上除舰长以外的军官的）起居室和餐厅, 食堂.
ware
/ weE(r); wZr/ n  1 [U] (esp in compounds 尤用以构成复合词) (a) manufactured goods (of the specified type) （某类）制造品: `ironware 铁器 * `hardware 五金制品 * `silverware 银器. (b) pottery or porcelain of a particular type or made for a particular purpose （为某用途的）陶器, 瓷器: `earthenware 陶器 * `ovenware 烤箱用器皿.  2 wares [pl] (dated 旧) articles offered for sale (often not in a shop) 商品（常指不在商店中的）: advertise, display, sell, peddle one's wares 为自己的货物做广告、 陈列货物、 出售货物、 兜售货物.
warehouse 
/ 5weEhaUs; `wZr9haJs/ n (a) building where goods are stored before being sent to shops 货仓. (b) building where furniture is stored for its owners （存放家具的）栈房.  v [Tn] store (sth) in a warehouse 将（某物）存入货仓或栈房: the cost of warehousing goods 仓储费.
warfare
=> war.
warily
=> wary.
wariness
=> wary.
warm
/ wR:m; wRrm/ adj (-er, -est)  1 (a) of or at a fairly high temperature, between cool and hot 温暖的; 暖和的: The weather is a bit warmer today. 今天暖和一点儿了. * gusts of warm air 一阵阵温暖的空气 * Food for a baby should be warm, not hot. 给婴儿吃的东西应该是温的, 不能是烫的. (b) (of a person) having the normal body temperature, or a raised skin temperature (because of exercise, air temperature or excitement) （指人）体温正常的; （因运动、 气温或激动）皮肤发热的: The patient must be kept warm. 这个病人须保持正常体温. * Come and get warm by the fire. 来烤烤火暖和暖和. * I'm much too warm in here  please open the window. 我觉得这儿太热了--请把窗户打开. * have warm hands and feet 手脚都很热. (c) (of clothing) that keeps the body from becoming cold （指衣物）保暖的: a warm pullover 暖和的套头毛衣 * Put on your warmest clothes before you go out in the snow. 下雪天外出要穿上最暖和的衣服. (d) (of work, exercise, etc) causing a feeling of heat （指工作、 运动等）使人感到热的: Sawing logs is warm work. 锯原木这工作干起来浑身发热. * It was a warm climb to the summit. 向顶峰攀登时身上都热起来了. Cf 参看 cold1, hot.  2 showing enthusiasm; hearty 热情的; 热心的: warm applause, congratulations, thanks 热诚的掌声、 祝贺、 感谢 * a warm recommendation热情的推荐 * give sb a warm welcome 热烈欢迎某人* a warm invitation to stay with sb 热情邀请与某人同住 * get a warm (ie strongly welcoming or hostile)reception 受到怀著激情的对待（热烈欢迎或强烈敌意）.3 sympathetic or affectionate 同情的; 示爱的: She is a warm kindly person. 她是个和蔼可亲的人. * He has a warm heart. 他心肠热. * warm feelings of love and gratitude 热爱与感激之情.  4 (of colours, sounds, etc) pleasantly suggesting warmth （指颜色、 声音等）暖调的: The room was furnished in warm reds and browns. 这个房间是用红色和棕色装饰的暖色调. * The orchestra had a distinctively warm and mellow sound. 这个管弦乐队演奏的特色是声音优美柔和.  5 (a) (of a scent in hunting) recently made and easily followed by the hounds; fresh （指猎物的气味）不久前留下的（猎犬容易跟踪的）, 新鲜的. (b) [pred 作表语] (in a guessing game or game of hide-and-seek) near to the object, word, etc that is being looked for （在猜谜或捉迷藏游戏中）将要猜中, 接近目标: You're getting warm. 你猜得差不多了. * Am I getting warmer? 我是不是离要找的目标更近了?  6 (idm 习语) keep sb's `seat, etc warm(for him) (infml 口) occupy a seat, post, etc temporarily so that it is available for sb later 为某人占坐位、 暂留职位等. make it/things warm for sb (infml 口) make things unpleasant or make trouble for sb; punish sb 刁 难某人; 找某人的麻烦; 整某人; 惩罚某人. (as) warm as `toast (infml 口) very warm; pleasantly warm 十分温暖; 暖洋洋: We lit the fire and were soon as warm as toast. 我们生起了火, 很快就觉得暖烘烘的了.
warmly 
adv in a warm manner 温暖地; 暖和地; 热情地; 热烈地: warmly dressed 穿得很暖和 * He thanked us all warmly. 他衷心地感谢我们大家. * I can warmly recommend it. 我诚心诚意推荐它.
warmth 
/ wR:mW; wRrmW/ n [U] (a) (also warmness) state of being warm 温暖; 暖和: the warmth of the climate气候之温暖. (b) moderate heat 适当的热度: Warmth is needed for the seeds to germinate. 种子发芽需要适当的温度. (c) strength of feeling 感情的强度: He was touched by the warmth of their welcome. 他受到他们热情欢迎, 十分感动. * She denied the accusation with some warmth, ie strenuously, forcefully. 她有些激动, 竭力否认这一指责.
warm-blooded 
adj (a) (of animals) having a constant blood temperature (in the range 36C-42C); not cold-blooded like snakes, etc （指动物）温血的（在36C-42C之间, 与蛇类等冷血动物不同的）. (b) (of a person) having feelings, passions, etc that are easily roused; ardent （指人）容易动感情的, 热心的, 热情的.
warm-hearted 
adj kind and sympathetic 热心肠的. 
warm-heartedness 
n [U].
warm
/ wR:m; wRrm/ n [sing]  1 the warm warm atmosphere 温暖的空气: Come out of the cold street into the warm. 街上寒冷, 进来暖和暖和.  2 act of warming 加热: She gave the sheets a warm by the fire before putting them on the bed. 她把被褥烤暖後再铺到床上.
warn
/ wR:n; wRrn/ v  1 (a) [Tn, Tn.pr, Dn.f, Dn.w] ~ sb (of sth) give sb notice of sth, esp possible danger or unpleasant consequences; inform sb in advance of what may happen 提醒某人（尤指可能有危险的或有不良後果的事）; 预先通知某人; 警告: `Mind the step,' she warned. ｀小心脚底下,＇她提醒道. * I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen. 我事先跟他说过, 可他就是不听. * She has been warned of the danger of driving the car in that state. 已经告诉过她, 汽车这个样子开起来有危险. * The police are warning (motorists) of possible delays. 警方通知（驾驶汽车的人）交通可能受阻. * If you warn me in advance, I will have your order ready for you. 你若预先通知我, 我就能给您准备好了. * They warned her that if she did it again she would be sent to prison. 他们警告她说她再这麽干就把她关进监狱. * I had been warned what to expect. 事先已经告诉过我要出这种事.(b) [Tn.pr] ~ sb about/against sb/sth; ~ sb against doing sth put sb on his guard against sb/sth 让某人警惕或提防某人[某事物]: He warned us against pickpockets. 他告诉我们要小心扒手. * The police have warned shopkeepers about the forged banknotes. 警方已通知各店主留意伪钞. * The doctor warned us against overtiring the patient. 医生让我们注意病人不可过劳. (c) [Dn.t] advise sb (not) to do sth 建议或劝告某人（不要）做某事: They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather. 已经劝过他们天气这麽坏不要攀登那座山. * She warned them to be careful. 她告诉他们务必小心.  2 (phr v) warn sb off (sth/doing sth) give sb notice that he must go or stay away, eg from private property 通知某人离开或不要接触（如私人的地方）: I had been warned off visiting her while she was still unwell. 已经告诉我她还没好不要去看她.
warning 
n  1 [C] statement, event, etc that warns 提醒或警告的言语或事情: She has received a written warning about her conduct. 她已接获对她操行的书面警告. * Her warnings were ignored. 她提出的警告没有引起注意. * a gale warning to shipping 向船只发出的大风警告 * Let that be a warning to you, ie Let that (accident, misfortune, etc) teach you to be more careful in future. 你要把这件事引为鉴戒. * a warning of future difficulties 将有重重困难的先兆 * [attrib 作定语] warning lights, shots 示警的灯、 枪声.  2 [U] act of warning or state of being warned 提醒; 警告: The attack occurred without (advance) warning, ie unexpectedly. 没有（预先）警告就发动了攻击. * You should take warning from (ie be warned by) what happened to me. 你应以我的事情引为鉴戒. * The speaker sounded a note of warning, ie spoke of possible danger. 那个演讲的人提出有可能发生危险.
warp
/ wR:p; wRrp/ v [I, Tn]  1 (cause sth to) become bent or twisted from the usual or natural shape, esp because of uneven shrinkage or expansion （使某物）弯曲, 翘棱（尤指因收缩或伸展不均所致）: The damp wood began to warp. 这块潮湿的木材有些翘棱了. * The hot sun had warped the cover of the book. 太阳把这本书的书皮晒弯了.  2 (fig 比喻) (cause sb/sth to) become biased, distorted or perverted （使某人[某事物]）有偏见, 受曲解, 反常: His judgement was warped by self-interest. 他受私心影响判断不确. * a warped mind, sense of humour 反常的想法、 幽默感.
warp 
n (usu sing 通常作单数) warped condition 弯曲; 翘棱; 偏见; 曲解; 反常: a warp in his character 他个性中的偏狭 * a time warp （科幻小说中的）时间错位.
warp
/ wR:p; wRrp/ n the warp [sing] (in weaving) the threads on a loom over and under which other threads (the weft or woof) are passed to make cloth （纺织中的）经纱. =>illus at weave 见 weave 插图.
warrant
/ 5wCrEnt; ?@ 5wR:r-; `wRrEnt/ n  1 [C] ~ (for sth) (a) written order giving authority to do sth 授权命令: issue a warrant for sb's arrest 发出逮捕某人的逮捕状 * a death-/search-warrant 死刑执行令[搜查证] * A warrant is out for his arrest/against him. 已经发出了可逮捕他的逮捕证. (b) voucher that entitles the holder to receive goods, money, services, etc （可得到货物、 钱、 服务等的）凭证, 证件: a travel warrant 通行证 * a warrant for dividends on shares 股息单.  2 ~ for sth/doing sth [U] (fml 文) justification or authorization for (an action, etc) 正当理由; 根据: He had no warrant for doing that/what he did. 他那样做毫无道理.
warrant 
v  1 [Tn] (fml 文) be a warrant(2) for (sth); justify or deserve 证明（某事物）正当、 有理或恰当: Nothing can warrant such severe punishment. 这样严厉的惩罚毫无根据. * Her interference was not warranted.她干涉得毫无道理. * The crisis warrants special measures.大难当头有必要采取特别措施.  2 [usu passive 通常用於被动语态: Tn, Cn.a, Cn.n, Cn.t] guarantee (sth) as genuine 保证（某物）为真品或正品: This material is warranted (to be) pure silk. 这种料子保证是纯丝的.3 (idm 习语) I('ll) warrant (you) (dated 旧) I assure or promise you 我（向你）保证: The trouble isn't over yet, I'll warrant you. 麻烦事并没有完, 我可以给你打包票.
warrantee 
/ 9wCrEn5ti:; ?@ 9wR:r-; 9wRrEn`ti/ n person to whom a warranty(1) is made 被保证人; 被担保人.
warrantor 
/ 5wCrEntR:(r); ?@ 5wR:r-; `wRrEn9tRr/ n person who makes a warranty(1) 保证人; 担保人.
warranty 
/ 5wCrEntI; ?@ 5wR:r-; `wRrEntI/ n  1 [C, U] (written or printed) guarantee, esp one given to the buyer of an article, promising to repair or replace it if necessary （商品的）保证书, 保单, 保证: It is foolish to buy a car without a warranty. 购买没有保单的汽车是愚蠢的. * The machine is still under warranty. 这台机器仍在保修期内.  2 [U] (fml 文) authority 权威; 根据: What warranty have you for doing this? 你这样做有什麽根据?
warrant-officer 
n (a) (Brit) non-commissioned officer of the highest grade in the army, air force or marines （陆军、 空军或海军陆战队的）准尉. =>App 9 见附录9. (b) (US) non-commissioned officer of the highest grade in the army, air force, navy or marine corps （陆军、 空军、 海军或海军陆战队的）准尉. =>App 9 见附录9.
warren
/ 5wCrEn; ?@ 5wR:rEn; `wRrEn/ n  1 area of land with many burrows in which rabbits live and breed 兔子繁殖场; 养兔场.  2 (fig 比喻) (usu over-populated) building or district with many narrow passages, where it is difficult to find one's way （通常为过分拥挤的）多狭窄通道易迷路的建筑或地区: lost in a warren of narrow streets 在纵横交错的狭窄街道上迷了路.
warrior
/ 5wCrIE(r); ?@ 5wR:r-; `wRrIL/ n  1 (fml 文) (esp formerly) person who fights in battle; soldier （尤指旧时）武士, 勇士, 战士: [attrib 作定语] a warrior nation, ie fond of or skilled in fighting 善战的民族.  2 member of a tribe who fights for his tribe 部落的武士: a Zulu warrior 祖鲁人的武士.
wart
/ wR:t; wRrt/ n  1 (a) small hard dry growth on the skin 疣; 瘊子. (b) similar growth on a plant 树瘤.2 (idm 习语) ,warts and `all (infml 口) without concealing blemishes or unattractive features 不隐瞒缺点: You agreed to marry me, warts and all! 是你同意和我结婚的, 我又没掩饰缺陷.
warty 
adj covered in warts 有疣的; 长著瘊子的; 有树瘤的.
wart-hog 
n any of several types of African wild pig with two large tusks and wart-like growths on the face 疣猪（产於非洲, 有一对獠牙, 脸部有肉疣）.
wary
/ 5weErI; `wZrI/ adj (-ier, -iest) ~ (of sb/sth) looking out for possible danger or difficulty; cautious （对可能发生的危险或困难）留意的, 小心的, 警惕的: keep a wary eye on sb 密切注意某人 * She was wary of strangers. 她很警惕陌生人. * be wary of giving offence 唯恐冒犯他人. 
warily 
/ -rElI; -rElI/ adv: They approached the stranger warily. 他们小心翼翼地和那个陌生人接触. 
wariness 
n [U].
was
=> be.
wash
/ wCF; wRF/ n  1 [C usu sing 通常作单数] act of cleaning or being cleaned with water 洗; 洗涤: He looks as if he needs a good (ie thorough) wash. 他看样子得好好洗洗了. * have a wash (and brush up), ie wash oneself (and make oneself tidy, brush one's hair, etc) （梳）洗一下 * Please give the car a wash. 请把汽车冲洗一下. * The colour has faded after only two washes. 这个颜色只洗两水就退色了. * a cold wash, ie a wash in cold water 用冷水洗.  2 (a) the wash [sing] process of laundering clothes 洗熨衣物: All my shirts are in/have gone to the wash, ie are being laundered. 我所有的衬衣都洗著呢. (b) [C usu sing 通常作单数] quantity of clothes, sheets, etc (to be) washed （要）洗的衣物的数量: There is a large wash this week. 本星期有很多衣物要洗. * When does the wash come back from the laundry? 送到洗衣店的衣服什麽时候取回来?  3 [sing] (sound made by) disturbed water or air, eg behind a moving ship, aircraft, etc 搅动的水或空气（的声音）（如航行中的船、 飞机等後面的）: the wash of the waves against the side of the boat 波浪拍打船舷的声音 * the wash made by the steamer's propellers 汽船螺旋桨搅动的水.  4 [C] thin layer of water-colour painted on a surface （水彩的）薄涂层.  5 [U] waste scraps of food mixed in liquid and given to pigs to eat; swill （剩汤菜混合的）猪饲料.6 (idm 习语) come out in the `wash (infml 口) (of mistakes, etc) come right or be put right eventually, without any harm being done （指错误等）最後完全正确或得以纠正（未造成损失）.
washboard 
n board with ridges on it used (esp formerly) for rubbing clothes on when washing them 搓板.
wash-day 
n (dated 旧) day on which clothes are washed 洗衣日.
wash-drawing 
n drawing done with a brush in a black or neutral water-colour 水墨画.
wash
/ wCF; ?@ wR:F; wRF/ v  1 (a) [Tn, Cn.a] make (sb/sth) clean in water or some other liquid 洗（某人[某物]）: These clothes will have to be washed. 这些衣服该洗了. * Go and wash yourself. 你洗个澡吧. * Have these glasses been washed? 这些玻璃杯洗过了吗? * The beach had been washed clean by the tide. 潮水把海滩冲刷得非常乾净. (b) [I] make oneself, clothes, one's face and hands, etc clean with water 洗澡、 洗衣物、 洗脸、 洗手等: I had to wash and dress in a hurry. 我得匆匆洗个澡穿好衣服. * They had to wash in cold water. 他们只好用冷水洗. (c) [I] (of clothes, fabrics, etc) be able to be washed without losing colour, shrinking, etc （指衣物、 织物等）洗後不退色、 不缩水等: This sweater washes well. 这件套头毛衣耐洗. * If a garment won't wash, it must be dry-cleaned. 用水洗就退色或缩水的衣服得乾洗.  2 [Tn] (of the sea, a river, etc) flow past or against (sth) （指海水、 河水等）流过或冲击（某物）: The sea washes the base of the cliffs. 海水拍打著悬崖的底部. * The garden wall is being washed by the flood water. 大水冲刷著花园的围墙.  3 (a) [Ipr, Ip] (of water) flow in the specified direction （指水）（向某方向）流动: waves washing against the side of a boat 流经船舷的波浪 *Water washed over the deck. 水从甲板上流过. (b) [Tn.pr, Tn.p esp passive 尤用於被动语态] (of water) move (sb/sth) by flowing in the specified direction （指水）冲走（某人[某物]）: debris washed along by the flood 洪水冲走的破烂东西 * The body was washed out to sea. 那具尸体已冲到海里. * Pieces of the wreckage were washed ashore. 遇难船只的残骸碎物已冲到了岸上. * He was washed overboard in the storm. 在暴风雨中他被从船上冲到水里.  4 [Tn, Tn.p] ~ sth (out) (of water) form sth by flowing; scoop sth out （指水）冲成, 冲出: The stream had washed (out) a channel in the sand. 小河在沙地上冲出了一条沟.  5 [Tn] pour water through gravel, etc in order to find (gold, etc) 用水冲沙砾等以选出（沙金等）: washing ore 淘洗矿石.  6 [Tn] cover (a surface) with a thin layer of water-paint 用水溶性颜料涂饰（物体表面）.  7 [I, Ipr] (only in questions or negative sentences 只用於疑问句或否定句) ~ (with sb) (infml 口) be accepted or believed (by sb) （被某人）接受或相信: That excuse simply won't wash (with me). 这种借口（让我）实在无法相信.  8 (idm 习语) wash one's dirty linen in `public discuss one's personal (esp unpleasant) affairs or quarrels in public 公开谈论个人的（尤指坏的）事情或争吵的事; 家丑外扬. wash one's hands of sb/sth refuse to be responsible for sb/sth (any longer) 对某人[某事物]不（再）负责; 洗手不干: I've washed my hands of the whole sordid business. 我已经彻底洗手不干那种肮脏的勾当了.  9 (phr v) wash sb/sth away (of water) remove or carry sb/sth away to another place （指水）将某人[某物]冲掉或冲至另一处: Her child was washed away in the flood. 她的孩子让洪水给冲走了. * footprints washed away by the rain 被雨水冲掉的脚印 * The cliffs are being gradually washed away by the sea. 这处悬崖逐渐让海水冲刷剥蚀了.
wash sth down (with sth) 
(a) clean sth by using a stream or jet of water 用水喷射冲洗某物: wash down the decks 冲洗甲板 * wash down a car with a hose 用水龙冲洗汽车. (b) drink sth after, or at the same time as, eating (food) 用饮料将吃的（食物）送下: I had bread and cheese for lunch, washed down with beer. 我午餐吃的是面包和奶酪, 喝的是啤酒.
wash (sth) off 
(cause sth to) be removed from the surface of a material, etc by washing （使某物）被冲洗掉: Those grease stains won't wash off. 这些油迹洗不掉. * Please wash that mud off (your boots) before you come in. 请你先把（靴子上的）泥洗掉再进来.
wash out (of a dirty mark) 
be removed from a fabric by washing （指污迹）从织物上洗掉: These ink stains won't wash out. 这些墨迹洗不掉. wash sth out (a) wash sth or the inside of sth in order to remove dirt, etc 将某物或某物的内部洗净: wash out the empty bottles 把空瓶子洗乾净 * If I wash your sports kit out now, it'll be dry by tomorrow morning. 要是我现在把你的运动用品洗了, 明天上午就能乾了. (b) (of rain, etc) bring (a game) to an end or prevent it from starting （指雨等）迫使（比赛）结束或无法开始: The match was completely washed out. 这场比赛遇雨而完全停止了. * Torrential rain washed out most of the weekend's events. 这场雨很大, 周末比赛项目多数无法进行了.
wash over sb 
(infml 口) occur all around sb, or be expressed, without greatly affecting him 周围发生的一切事情对某人无多大影响: The recent criticism she's had seems to have washed right over her. 她最近受到批评不过是水过地皮湿无大影响.
wash up 
(a) (Brit) wash the dishes, cutlery, etc after a meal 饭後刷洗碗碟刀叉等餐具. (b) (US) wash one's face and hands 洗脸洗手. wash sth up (Brit) wash (dishes, cutlery, etc) after a meal; carry sth to shore 饭後刷洗（碗碟刀叉等餐具）; 将某物冲到岸边: The tide had washed up cargo from the wrecked ship. 潮水把遇难船上的货物冲到了岸边.
washable 
/ -Ebl; -Ebl/ adj that can be washed without being spoiled 可洗而不致毁坏的; 耐洗的: washable clothes, fabrics, paint, surfaces 耐洗的衣物、 织物、 涂料、 表面.
wash-basin (also `wash-hand-basin, basin, US `wash-bowl) 
n large bowl (usually fixed to a wall and fitted with taps) for washing one's hands, etc in 洗脸池（通常安装在墙上的, 有水龙头）.
wash-cloth 
n (US) = face-cloth (face1).
washed out 
(a) (of fabric or colour) faded by washing（指织物或颜色）洗後退色的: ,washed out blue `overalls 洗後退色的蓝色长罩衣 * a ,washed out ,cotton `dress洗後退色的棉质连衣裙. (b) (of a person, his appearance, etc) pale and tired; exhausted （指人、 面色等）苍白怠倦的, 疲惫的: She looks washed out after her illness. 她病後气色很难看.
washed up 
(infml 口) ruined or defeated, having failed 毁灭的; 失败的: Their marriage was washed up long before they separated. 他们分居前婚姻早已破裂了.
washing-up 
n [U] (a) task of washing dishes, etc after a meal 饭後刷洗碗碟等的工作: do the washing-up 刷洗餐具. (b) dishes, cutlery, glasses, etc to be washed up 待刷洗的碗碟、 刀叉、 玻璃杯等: The washing-up had been left in the sink. 要洗的餐具都在洗涤糟里呢. washing-up liquid liquid detergent for washing dishes, etc （刷洗餐具用的）洗涤液.
wash-leather 
n [C, U] (piece of) chamois leather, used for cleaning and polishing windows, etc 擦拭皮（用於擦窗户等的软皮）.
wash-out 
n (infml 口) person, event, etc that is a complete failure 完全失败的人、 事情等: The new manager is a wash-out. 新经理没什麽本事. * The party was a total wash-out. 这次聚会十分糟糕.
washroom 
n (US euph 婉) lavatory (esp in a public building) 厕所（尤指公共建筑物中的）. =>Usage at toilet 用法见 toilet.
wash-stand 
n (esp formerly, in houses without a piped supply of water to a bathroom or bedroom) special table that holds a basin and jug, for washing oneself in a bedroom （尤指旧时无自来水时卧室内的）盥洗台.
wash-tub 
n large wooden tub used (esp formerly) for washing clothes 大木盆（尤指旧时洗衣用的）.
washer
/ 5wCFE(r); ?@ 5wR:-; `wRFL/ n  1 small flat ring made of rubber, metal, plastic, etc placed between two surfaces (eg under a nut) to make a screw or joint tight, prevent leakage, etc 垫圈（橡胶、 金属、 塑料等的小扁环, 垫在被连接件如螺母下使之更紧、 防漏等）. =>illus at bolt 见 bolt 插图.  2 (infml 口) automatic machine for washing clothes 洗衣机.
washing
/ 5wCFIN; ?@ 5wR:-; `wRFIN/ n  1 [C, U] (act of) washing or being washed 洗; 洗涤: The sweater had shrunk after repeated washing(s). 这件套头毛衣洗过多次已缩水了. * Washing is a chore. 洗衣服是烦人的事.  2 [U] clothes being washed or to be washed （正在洗的或待洗的）衣物: hang the washing on the line to dry 把洗好的衣物晾在绳子上 * put a load of washing in the washing-machine 把要洗的衣物放到洗衣机里 * Send one's (dirty) washing to the laundry. 把要洗的（脏）衣物送到洗衣店去.
washing-machine 
n electric machine for washing clothes 洗衣机.
washing-powder 
n [U] soap or detergent in the form of powder for washing clothes 洗衣粉.
washing-soda 
n [U] = sodium carbonate (sodium).
washy
/ 5wCFI; ?@ 5wR:-; `wRFI/ adj (derog 贬)  1 (of colours) pale （指颜色）苍白的.  2 (of liquids) (too) watery; thin or weak （指液体）（过於）稀薄的, 淡的: washy coffee 很淡的咖啡.  3 lacking force, vigour or clarity 无力的; 无活力的; 不清晰的: washy encouragement, ideas, plans 不起作用的鼓励、 主意、 计画. Cf 参看 wishy-washy.
wasn't
=> be.
wasp
/ wCsp; wBsp/ n any of several types of flying insect, the most common of which has black and yellow stripes, a narrow waist and a powerful sting in its tail 黄蜂.
waspish 
adj (derog 贬) making sharp comments or replies; irritable or snappish 尖刻的; 易怒的; 暴躁的: waspish remarks 刻薄的言语. 
waspishly 
adv. 
waspishness 
n [U].
wasp-waisted 
adj (dated 旧) (esp of a woman) having a very slender waist （尤指女子）细腰的.
WASP (also Wasp) 
/ wCsp; wBsp/ abbr 缩写 = (esp US usu derog 通常作贬义) White Anglo-Saxon Protestant 盎格鲁撒克逊裔的白人新教徒: a typically Wasp attitude 典型的白人新教徒的态度.
wassail
/ 5wCseIl; `wBsel/ n [U] (arch 古) merry-making (esp at Christmas) with eating and drinking 饮宴取乐（尤指圣诞节时）. 
wassail 
v [I]: go wassailing 去饮酒取乐.
wastage
/ 5weIstIdV; `westIdV/ n [U] (a) amount that is wasted 损耗量: You must allow for five per cent wastage in transit. 在运输中要允许有百分之五的损耗量. (b) loss caused by waste 损耗; 耗损: The retailer has to absorb the cost of wastage. 零售商须承受耗损的费用. * natural wastage, ie loss of employees because they retire or move to other jobs and not through redundancy 自然减员（因雇员退休或离职造成的, 并非人为裁减）.
waste
/ weIst; west/ adj [usu attrib 通常作定语]  1 (of land) that is not (fit to be) used; not inhabited or cultivated （指土地）不（能）使用的, 无人烟的, 未开垦的: an area of waste ground 一片荒地.  2 no longer useful and to be thrown away 因无用而可抛弃的: waste matter produced by the manufacturing process 生产过程中产生的废料.  3 (idm 习语) lay sth `waste (fml 文) destroy crops in (land, etc), esp during a war; ravage sth 毁坏（地里的）作物（尤指战时）; 使某处荒芜: fields laid waste by the invading army 被侵略军糟蹋而荒芜的土地.
wasteland 
n (a) area of land that is not or cannot be used; barren or desolate land 未使用的或不能使用的土地; 不毛之地; 荒地: an industrial wasteland, ie an area that has been spoilt by industrial development and is no longer used 工业发展造成的废地. (b) (fig 比喻) situation or life that is culturally or spiritually unproductive 文化上或精神上贫乏的环境或生活.
waste-paper 
n [U] paper that is thought to be spoilt or no longer useful; scrap paper 废纸. ,waste-paper basket (Brit) (US `waste-basket, `waste-bin) basket or other container for paper, etc that is to be thrown away 废纸篓; 废物箱.
waste product 
useless by-product of a physical or industrial process 排泄物; （生产中的）无用的副产品.
waste
/ weIst; west/ v  1 (a) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (on sb/sth) use sth extravagantly, needlessly or without an adequate result 浪费; 滥用: Hurry up, we're wasting time. 快点儿吧, 我们别再浪费时间了. * A dripping tap wastes water. 水龙头关不紧就浪费水. * Don't waste food. 不要浪费食物. * All our efforts were wasted. 我们全部的努力都白费了. * I'm sorry you've had a wasted (ie unnecessary, fruitless) journey. 很遗憾你白跑了一趟. * I'm not going to waste any more words on the subject. 在这个问题上我不想多费唇舌了. * She has wasted her money on things she doesn't need. 她花了冤枉钱, 买的是她自己并不需要的东西. * (fig 比喻) The humour is wasted on them, ie They do not appreciate it. 这种幽默他们并不欣赏.(b) [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态] not make full use of (a person or his abilities) 未充分使用（某人或某 人的能力）: She's wasted in her present job. 她做现在的工作屈才.  2 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] cause (sb/sth) to become weaker and thinner 使（某人[某物]）瘦弱: His body was wasted by long illness. 他久病体弱. * a wasting disease 使人瘦弱的疾病 * limbs wasted by hunger 饿得四肢瘦弱.  3 (idm 习语) lose/waste no time in doing sth => time1. waste one's `breath (on sb/sth) speak (about sb/sth) but not have any effect （对某人[某事物]）白费唇舌: They won't listen, so don't waste your breath telling them. 他们听不进去, 不必和他们白费唇舌了. ,waste not, `want not (saying 谚) if you never waste anything (esp food or money), you will always have it when you need it 不浪费就不缺乏（尤指食物或钱）.  4 (phr v) waste away (of a person) grow unhealthily thin or weak （指人）消瘦, 衰弱.
waster 
n (derog 贬) (a) wasteful person 挥霍浪费的人. (b) = wastrel.
waste
/ weIst; west/ n  1 [U, sing] (act of) wasting (waste2 1a) or being wasted 浪费; 滥用: a policy aimed at reducing waste 旨在减少浪费的政策 * The waste of public money on the project was criticized. 在这个项目上浪费公帑遭到批评. * It's a waste of time (ie It's not worth) doing that. 做那种事是浪费时间. * In his opinion, holidays are a waste of time and money. 他认为度假浪费时间和金钱.  2 [U] material, food, etc that is no longer needed and is (to be) thrown away; refuse 因无用而可抛弃的材料、 食物等; 废料; 废物; 垃圾: Dustbins are used for household waste. 垃圾箱是盛扔掉的破烂东西的. * regulations controlling the disposal of industrial waste 处理工业废物的规章 * radioactive waste from nuclear power stations 核电站的放射性废物.  3 [C] (a) (usu pl 通常作复数) large area of land that is not or cannot be inhabited or cultivated; desert 无人烟的或不能住人的地区; 荒地; 荒漠: the icy wastes of the Antarctic 南极地区的冰原 * the arid wastes of the Sahara 撒哈拉乾旱的沙漠. (b) dreary scene 凄凉的景象: the derelict waste of disused factories 工厂被弃置的凄凉景象.  4 (idm习语) go/run to `waste be wasted 被浪费: What a pity to see all that food go to waste. 那麽多食物都浪费了, 看著觉得可惜.
wasteful 
/ -fl; -fEl/ adj (a) causing waste 造成浪费的: wasteful habits, methods, processes 造成浪费的习惯、 方法、 程序. (b) using more than is needed; extravagant 浪费的; 挥霍的: wasteful luxury, expenditure, housekeeping挥霍浪费的奢华、 支出、 持家之道. 
wastefully 
/ -fElI; -fElI/ adv. 
wastefulness 
n [U].
waste-basket (also `waste-bin) 
n (US) = waste-paper basket (waste1).
waste-pipe 
n pipe that carries away water which has been used or is not needed, eg dirty water from a sink, bath, etc 污水管; 废水管.
wastrel
/ 5weIstrEl; `westrEl/ (also waster) n (fml 文) lazy good-for-nothing person 懒惰而无用的人.
watch
/ wCtF; wBtF/ n  1 [C] (a) (in a ship) period of duty (usu four hours) for part of the crew （船上的）部分船员值班时间（通常为四小时）: the middle watch, ie midnight to 4 am 午夜值勤（午夜至凌晨4时） * the `dog watches, ie 4 pm to 6 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm 二时班（下午4时至6时和6时至8时各一班）. (b) part (usu half) of a ship's crew on duty during such a period 值班船员（通常为全体船员的半数）.  2 [sing] (a) the watch (formerly) body of men employed to go through the streets, esp at night, in order to protect people and their property （旧时）受雇的街道巡逻队（尤指夜间的）: the constables of the watch 街道巡逻队队员 * call out the watch 召唤巡逻人员. (b) person or group of people employed to watch sb/sth （受雇的）看守人: The police put a watch on the suspect's house. 警方派人监视那个可疑人的住宅.  3 [C usu pl 通常作复数] (arch or fml 古或文) period of time when one is awake during the night 夜里醒著的时间: in the long watches of the night 夜里不眠的漫长时间.  4 (idm 习语) keep `watch (for sb/sth) stay watching (for sb/sth) （为某人[某事物]）注视或监视: post a guard to keep `watch while the others sleep 派一个警卫在大家睡觉时放哨. keep a close eye/watch on sb/sth => close1. on `watch on duty, eg as a member of a ship's crew or as a guard 值班（如船员或警卫人员）. (be) on (the) `watch (for sb/sth) (be) watching for sb/sth, esp possible danger 注意, 提防（尤指可能发生的危险）: Be on the watch for a sudden change in the patient's condition. 要密切注意病人病情可能突然变化. * The police warned people to be on the watch for intruders. 警方预先通知大家防备有外人闯入.
watchful 
/ -fl; -fEl/ adj watching or observing closely; alert 密切注意的; 警惕的: keep a watchful eye on sth 密切注意某事物. 
watchfully 
/ -fElI; -fElI/ adv. 
watchfulness 
n [U].
watch-dog 
n (a) dog that is kept to guard property, esp a house 看门狗. (b) (fig 比喻) person, group, etc that acts as a guardian of people's rights, etc （监护人们权利等的）监察人, 监察组织: [attrib 作定语] a watch-dog committee 监察委员会.
watchman 
/ -mEn; -mEn/ n (pl -men / -mEn; -mEn/) person employed to guard a building (eg a bank, an office building or a factory), esp at night （受雇看守建筑物, 如银行、 办公楼或工厂的）警卫员, 看守人（尤指夜间的）.
watch-night service 
religious service that takes place on the last night of the year （除夕举行的）守岁礼拜.
watch-tower 
n high tower from which guards keep watch, eg in a forest to look for forest fires, or a fortified observation post 了望台.
watch
/ wCtF; wBtF/ v  1 (a) [I, Tn, Tw no passive 不用於被动语态, Tng, Tni no passive 不用於被动语态] look at (sb/sth); observe 看（某人[某物]）; 观察: The students watched as the surgeon performed the operation. 学生观看外科医生做手术. * He watched to see (ie in order to see) what would happen. 他注视著要发生的事情. * Watch me carefully. 仔细看著我. * Watch what I do and how I do it. 注意看我的动作和方法. * She had a feeling that she was being watched, ie spied on. 她觉得有人监视她. * She watched the children crossing/as they crossed the road, ie observed them as they did it (but not necessarily from start to finish). 她看著孩子们横过马路（但不一定注视全过程）. * She watched the children cross the road, ie observed the action from start to finish. 她看著孩子们横过了马路（注视著全过程）. (b) [Tn] look at (television, sport, etc) as an entertainment 观看（电视、 体育运动等）: Are you going to play or will you just watch? 你是参加比赛还是观看比赛? * Do you watch football on television? 你常看电视的足球比赛节目吗? * The match was watched by over twenty thousand people. 这场比赛有两万多人观看.  2 [Ipr, Tn] ~ (over) sb/sth guard or protect sb/sth; keep an eye on sb/sth 守卫或保护某人[某物]; 留心; 注视: Could you watch (over) my clothes while I have a swim? 我游泳时你看著我的衣物行吗? * He felt that God was watching over him. 他感觉到上帝保佑著他. * We'll have to watch the children in case they get too tired. 我们得照看著孩子, 别让他们太累了.  3 [Ipr] ~ for sth look or wait attentively for sth 盼望或等待某事物: They are watching for further developments. 他们等待著进一步的发展. * You'll have to watch for the right moment. 你得等候适当时机.  4 [Tn](infml 口) be careful about (sb/sth), esp in order to keep him/it under control 小心或当心（某人[某事物]）（尤指应加以控制）: watch one's language, manners, tongue, etc 注意自己的语言、 举止、 言语等 * Watch yourself! ie Be careful what you do or say, or you will be punished. 当心你的言行! * watch every penny, ie be very careful about what one spends 花钱仔细 * Watch what you say about the project, they don't like criticism! 对这个计画说话要小心, 人家不喜欢听批评意见!  5 [I, Ipr] ~ (at sth) (esp arch 尤作古语) remain awake 不睡: watch all night at the bedside of a sick child 守在患儿床边彻夜不眠.  6 (idm 习语) mind/watch one's step =>step2. `watch it (infml 口) (esp imperative 尤用於祈使句) be careful 当心; 小心; 留神. watch the `clock (infml derog 口, 贬) be careful not to work longer than the required time; think more about when one's work will finish than about the work itself 盯著钟表（盼著下班无心工作）. watch this `space (infml catchphrase 口, 警语) wait for further developments to be announced 等待发表进一步的消息. watch the `time remain aware of what time it is (eg to avoid being late for sth) 留意时间（如以免误事）. watch the `world go by observe what is happening around one 注视周围发生的事情.7 (phr v) watch `out be on one's guard; keep looking out for possible trouble, etc 戒备, 提防（可能发生麻烦 等）: Watch out! There's a car coming. 小心! 汽车来了. watch out for sb/sth be alert so that one notices sb/sth; look out for sb/sth 警惕或注意某人[某事物]: The staff were asked to watch out for forged banknotes. 已经要求职员留意伪钞.
watcher 
n person who looks at sth; observer 观看的人; 观察的人.
watching brief 
brief of a lawyer who is present in court during a case in which his client is not directly concerned, in order to advise him and protect his interests 律师的案情摘要（律师出庭旁听与委托人无直接关系的案件, 向委托人提供建议）.
watch
/ wCtF; wBtF/ n small instrument showing the time, worn on the wrist or (esp formerly) carried in a pocket 表; 手表; （尤指旧时的）怀表: a pocket-watch 怀表 * a wrist-watch 手表 * What time is it by your watch?/What does your watch say? 你的表几点钟了? Cf 参看 clock1 1.
watchmaker 
n person who makes and repairs watches and clocks 制造并修理钟表的人; 钟表匠.
watch-strap (Brit) (US `watch-band) 
n strap for fastening a wrist-watch on one's wrist 手表带.
watchword
/ 5wCtFw\:d; `wBtF9w[d/ n  1 word or phrase that expresses briefly the principles of a party or group; slogan or catchphrase 口号; 标语: Our watchword is: `Evolution, not revolution'. 我们的口号是: ｀要循序渐进, 不要剧烈变革.＇  2 = password (pass1).
water
/ 5wR:tE(r); `wRtL/ n  1 (a) [U] liquid without colour, smell or taste that falls as rain, is in lakes, rivers and seas, and is used for drinking, washing, etc 水: Water is changed into steam by heat and into ice by cold. 水加热变蒸汽, 冷却後结冰. * Fish live in (the) water. 鱼在水中生活. * `drinking water 饮用水 * `mineral water 矿泉水. (b) [U] this liquid as supplied to homes, factories, etc in pipes 自来水: The water was turned off for several hours a day during the drought. 在乾旱时, 每天有几小时停止供应自来水. * The houses in this village are without water. 这个村子里家家户户都没有自来水. * hot and cold running water, ie a supply of hot and cold water piped to taps 热的和凉的自来水 * [attrib 作定语] water rationing, shortages 自来水定量供应、 短缺. (c) [sing] mass of this liquid, esp a lake, river or sea大片的水; （尤指）湖, 河, 海: She fell in the water and drowned. 她落水淹死了. * The flood water covered the whole area. 洪水把整个地区都淹没了. (d) [sing] surface of a lake, river, sea, etc （湖、 河、 海等的）水面: float on the water 漂浮在水面上 * swim under the water 潜泳 * We could see fishes under the water. 我们看见水面下有各种鱼.  2 [U] (esp in compounds 尤用以构成复合词) preparation containing water or sth similar to water 含水的或似水的制剂: `rose-water 玫瑰香水 * `lavender-water 薰衣草香水 * `soda-water 苏打水.  3 waters [pl] (a) mass of water (in a lake, river, etc) （湖、 河等的）水域: the (`head-)waters of the Nile, ie the lake from which it flows 尼罗河的源头 * The waters of the lake flow out over a large waterfall. 这个湖的水流出後形成一个大瀑布. * the stormy waters of the Atlantic 大西洋多暴风雨的海域. (b) sea near a particular country （某国附近的）海域: British (territorial) waters 英国的海域 * in home/foreign waters 在本国的[他国的]领海.  4 [U] state or level of the tide 潮水; 潮水的水位: (at) high/low water （处於）高[低]潮.  5 (idm 习语) be in/get into hot water => hot. blood is thicker than water => blood1.bread and water => bread. by water by boat, ship, barge, etc 由水路; 乘船: transported by water 经水运 * You can reach the house by water. 可乘船抵达那所房子那里. cast one's bread upon the waters => cast1. hell or high water => hell. take the `waters visit a spa in order to drink or bathe in the spring water there to improve one's health 到矿泉疗养地（喝矿泉水或以矿泉水沐浴促进健康）. fish in troubled waters => fish2. a fish out of water => fish1. go through fire and water => fire1. hold `water (infml 口) (of an argument, an excuse, a theory, etc) be capable of standing up to examination or testing; be valid （指辩论、 借口、 理论等）经得起检验的, 站得住脚的. in deep water => deep1. in smooth water => smooth1. keep one's head above water => head1. like a duck to water => duck1. like `water (infml 口) in great quantity; lavishly or recklessly 大量的; 无节制的; 不顾後果的: spend money like water 挥金如土 * The wine flowed like water at the party. 在宴会上大家开怀畅饮, 酒似流水. a lot of/much water has flowed, etc under the `bridge many things have happened (since an event, etc) and the situation is different now （自从某件事以来）已发生了很多事, 情况不同了. make `water (of a ship) have a leak （指船）漏水: We're making water (ie Water is coming into the ship) fast. 我们的船漏水漏得很厉害. make/pass `water (fml 文) urinate 排泄尿; 撒尿. milk and water => milk1. muddy the waters => muddy (mud). of the first water => first1. pour/throw cold water on sth => cold1. pour oil on troubled waters => pour. still waters run deep => still1. throw out the baby with the bath water => baby. tread water => tread. under `water (a) in and covered by water 在水中并被水没过: swimming under water 潜泳. (b) flooded 被水淹没: Several fields are under water after the heavy rain. 大雨过後有几片耕地被淹. (like) water off a `duck's `back (esp of criticisms, etc) without any effect (on sb) （尤指批评等）（对某人）不起作用: Their hints about his behaviour were (like) water off a duck's back.他们示意他举止不当, 如同对牛弹琴. water under the`bridge event, mistake, etc that has already occurred and cannot be altered, so there is no point in worrying about it 已经发生的事情、 错误等无法更改, 犯不上烦恼: Last year's dispute is (all) water under the bridge now. 去年的争论（都）已是覆水难收了. you can take a horse to water, but you can't make it drink => horse.
waterless 
adj (esp of an area of land) without water （尤指一地区）无水的: waterless deserts 无水的沙漠.
water-bed 
n mattress for sleeping on, made of rubber or plastic and filled with water 水床（橡胶或塑料制的充水床垫）.
water-bird 
n any of several types of bird that swim or wade in (esp fresh) water 水鸟, 水禽（尤指淡水中的）. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page v.
water-biscuit 
n thin crisp unsweetened biscuit, usu eaten with butter and cheese 一种薄而脆的不甜的饼乾（通常与黄油和奶酪一起食用）.
water-borne 
adj (a) (of goods) carried by water （指货物）水运的. (b) (of diseases) spread by the use of contaminated water （指疾病）由污染的水传染的.
water-bottle 
n (a) glass container for drinking-water, eg at table or in a bedroom 玻璃水瓶（如桌上或卧室中用的）. (b) (US canteen) metal flask for carrying drinking-water, used by a soldier, scout, etc 携带式金属水壶（士兵或童子军等用的）.
water-buffalo 
n (pl unchanged or ~es 复数或不变或作water-buffaloes) common domestic Indian buffalo 水牛.
water-butt 
n = butt1 2.
water-cannon 
n machine that produces a powerful jet of water, used eg to disperse a crowd of rioters 水炮（强力喷水器, 如用以驱散暴乱人群的）.
water-closet 
n (abbr 缩写 WC) (dated 旧) = lavatory.
water-colour (US -color) 
n  1 `water-colours [pl] paints (to be) mixed with water and not oil 水彩（颜料）.  2 [C] picture painted with such paints 水彩画.
water-cooled 
adj cooled by water circulating round it 用循环水冷却的; 水冷的: a water-cooled engine, nuclear reactor 水冷式发动机、 核反应堆.
watercourse 
n (channel of a) stream, brook or man-made waterway 河道; 水道; 渠道.
watercress 
n [U] type of cress that grows in streams and pools, with strong-tasting peppery leaves used in salads 水田芥（生长於溪流和水塘中的植物, 叶辛辣, 用以制色拉）.
water-diviner 
n = diviner (divine 2).
waterfall 
n stream or river that falls from a height, eg over rocks or a cliff 瀑布.
water-fowl 
n (pl unchanged 复数不变) (usu pl 通常作复数) bird that swims and lives near or on water, esp one of the types that are hunted for sport 水鸟, 水禽（尤指视为猎物的）.
waterfront 
n street, part of a town, etc that is next to water (eg a harbour or the sea) 滨水路, 滨水区（如港口或海边的）.
water-hammer 
n [U] knocking noise in a pipe when water is turned on or off 水锤现象, 水击作用（水龙头开或关时水管发出的打击声）.
water-hole 
n shallow depression in which water collects (esp in the bed of a river that is otherwise dry and to which animals go to drink) 水坑（尤指河床乾涸时的积水部分, 为动物饮水处）.
water-ice 
n [C, U] (portion of) frozen water flavoured with fruit juice and sugar, served as a dessert 雪糕（水加果汁和糖冷冻的甜食）.
water-jump 
n (in show-jumping, steeplechases, etc) place where a horse has to jump over water, eg a ditch or a fence with water beside it （超越障碍赛马等的）水沟障碍.
water-level 
n (a) surface of water in a reservoir, etc （水库等的）水平面: below the water-level 在水平面以下. (b) height of this 水位; 水准; 水平: raise the water-level 提高水位.
water-lily 
n any of several types of plant that grow in water, and have broad floating leaves and white, yellow, blue or red flowers 睡莲.
water-line 
n line along which the surface of the water touches a ship's side （船的）吃水线, 水线: the load water-line, ie the water-line when the ship is loaded 载重水线（船载重後的） * the light water-line, ie the water-line when the ship is empty of cargo 空载水线（船未载重的）.
waterlogged 
/ -lCgd; ?@ -lR:gd; -9lR^d/ adj (a) (of timber) so saturated with water or (of a ship) so full of water that it will barely float （指木材）浸透水的, （指船）浸满水的（失去浮力的）. (b) (of land) so saturated with water that it cannot hold any more; thoroughly soaked （指土地）水浸的: The match had to be abandoned because the pitch was waterlogged. 那场比赛因场地汪水只好取消.
water-main 
n main pipe in a water-supply system 总水管.
waterman 
/ -mEn; -mEn/ n (pl -men / -mEn; -mEn/) boatman who ferries people or hires out his boat 船夫; 船工; 船东.
watermark 
n  1 manufacturer's design in some types of paper, which can be seen when the paper is held against the light （某些种类的纸上印制的）水印.  2 mark that shows how high water (eg the tide or a river) has risen or how low it has fallen 水位标志（如潮水或河流的）.
water-meadow 
n meadow that is fertile because it is periodically flooded by a stream 常浸水因而肥沃的草地.
water-melon 
n [C, U] large smooth-skinned melon with juicy pink or red flesh and black seeds 西瓜: eating a slice of water-melon 吃一块西瓜.
water-mill 
n mill with machinery that is operated by water-power 水磨.
water-pistol 
n toy gun that shoots a jet of water 玩具水枪.
water polo 
game played by two teams of swimmers who try to throw a ball into a goal 水球运动.
water-power 
n [U] power obtained from flowing or falling water, used to drive machinery or generate electric current 水力.
waterproof 
adj that cannot be penetrated by water 不透水的; 防水的: waterproof fabric 防水织物.  n garment made from waterproof fabric, esp a raincoat 用防水织物制成的衣服; （尤指）雨衣.  v [Tn] make (sth) waterproof 使（某物）防水.
water-rat 
n rat-like animal that swims in water and lives in a hole beside a river, lake, etc 水鼠.
water-rate 
n (Brit) charge made for the use of water from a public water-supply （自来）水费.
watershed 
n (a) line of high land where streams on one side flow into one river or sea and streams on the other side flow into a different river or sea 分水线; 分水岭. (b) (fig 比喻) turning-point in a course of events 事情发展中的转折点: Her visit to India proved to be a watershed in her life. 她的印度之行成了她一生的转折点.
waterside 
n [sing] edge of a river, lake or sea 河边; 湖畔; 海滨: stroll along the waterside 沿水边散步 * [attrib 作定语] a waterside housing development 沿海滨兴建新住宅.
water-ski 
n (pl -skis) (usu pl 通常作复数) either of a pair of flat boards on which a person stands in order to ski on water 滑水橇: a pair of water-skis 一副滑水橇. 
water-skiing 
n [U] sport of skiing on water while being towed along at speed by a fast motor boat 水橇运动（由摩托艇牵引运动员在水面上踏橇滑行的运动）.
water-softener 
n [C, U] device or substance that softens hard water 硬水软化器; 软水剂.
waterspout 
n funnel-shaped column of water between the sea and the clouds, formed when a whirlwind draws up a whirling mass of water 水龙卷.
water-supply 
n (usu sing 通常作单数) (a) system of providing and storing water 给水（系统）. (b) amount of water stored for a town, district, building, etc （城镇、 地区、 建筑物等的）存水量.
water-table 
n level below which the ground is saturated with water 地下水位: The water-table has been lowered by drought. 地下水位因乾旱已降低.
watertight 
adj  1 made or fastened so that water cannot get in or out 防止水进入或流出的; 水密的: a watertight compartment, joint, seal 水密室、 水密接合、水密封.  2 (fig 比喻) (a) (of an excuse or alibi) impossible to disprove （指借口或不在犯罪现场的申辩）无懈可击的. (b) (of an agreement) drawn up so that there is no chance of anyone misunderstanding or avoiding any part of it （指协议）严密的, 无漏洞的.
water-tower 
n tower that holds a water-tank at a height that ensures enough pressure for distributing a water-supply （自来）水塔.
waterway 
n route for travel by water (eg a canal or channel in a river where the water is deep enough for ships) 水路; 航道.
water-wheel 
n wheel turned by a flow of water, used to work machinery 水轮.
water-wings 
n [pl] pair of floats worn on the shoulders by a person who is learning to swim 水翼（学游泳的人套在双肩上的浮袋）.
waterworks 
n  1 [sing or pl v] building with pumping machinery, etc for supplying water to a district 自来水厂.  2 [pl] (infml euph 口, 婉) (functioning of) the body's urinary system 人体泌尿系统（的功能）: Are your waterworks all right? 你泌尿系统正常吗?  3 (idm 习语) turn on the `waterworks (infml derog 口, 贬) (start to) cry 哭起来.
water
NOTE ON USAGE 用法: When water is heated to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils and becomes steam. 水加热（heat）到100摄氏度时, 沸腾（boil）变成水蒸气（steam）.*When steam touches a cold surface, it condenses and becomes water again. 水蒸气接触到冷的物体表面时, 凝结（condense）又变成水. When water is cooled below 0 degrees Celsius, it freezes and becomes ice. 水冷却（cool）到0摄氏度以下时, 冻结（freeze）成冰（ice）. *If the temperature increases, the ice melts.温度上升时, 冰就融化（melt）. *When talking about frozen food or icy weather becoming warmer, we say it thaws. 冷冻的（frozen）食物或冰冷的（icy）天气变暖时, 称为解冻（thaw）. *Frozen food thaws or defrosts when we take it out of the freezer. 冷冻的食物从冷藏室取出解冻, 用 thaw 或 defrost 均可.
water
/ 5wR:tE(r); `wRtL/ v  1 [Tn] pour or sprinkle water on (sth) 在（某物）上浇水或洒水: water a flowerbed, lawn, plant 用水浇花坛、 草地、 植物.  2 [Tn] give water to (an animal) to drink 给（动物）水喝: water the horses 饮马.  3 [Tn] add water to (a drink) to dilute it 在（饮料）中加水冲淡: The owner of the pub was accused of watering the beer. 有人指责酒店老板在啤酒里搀水.  4 [I](of the eyes) become full of tears or (of the mouth) produce saliva （指眼睛）充满眼泪; （指嘴）流口水: The smoke made my eyes water. 烟薰得我眼睛直流泪. * The delicious smell from the kitchen made our mouths water. 我们闻到厨房里的香味直流口水.  5 [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态] (esp of rivers) flow through (an area of land) and provide it with water （尤指河流）流经（某地区）（供水或灌溉）: a country watered by numerous rivers 有众多河流水源充足的国家.  6 (phr v) water sth down (a) make (a liquid) weaker by adding water; dilute sth 加水冲淡（某液体）; 稀释: The milk had been watered down. 那牛奶已经搀过水了. * You have to water down the medicine before drinking it. 你得把这种药加水稀释後再服用. (b) weaken the effect of sth, eg by making the details less vivid 减弱某事物的作用: The criticisms had been watered down so as not to offend anybody. 这些批评意见已修改得缓和些以免得罪人. * They gave the press a watered-down version of what really happened. 他们向新闻界提供的情况是经过删减的.
watered silk 
silk fabric that has a glossy surface with irregular wavy markings on it 波纹绸.
watering-can 
/ 5wR:tErIN kn; `wRtErIN 9kAn/ n container with a long spout, used for watering plants 喷壶; 洒水壶.
watering-place 
/ 5wR:tErIN pleIs; `wRtErIN 9ples/ n (a) pool where animals go to drink; water-hole 动物饮水的水池; 水坑. (b) (dated 旧 esp Brit) spa or seaside resort 矿泉疗养地; 海滨度假胜地: one of the favourite watering-places of the Victorians 维多利亚时代的人最喜欢去的一个矿泉疗养地.
Waterloo
/ 9wR:tE5lu:; 9wRtL`lu/ n (idm 习语) meet one's Waterloo => meet1.
watery
/ 5wR:tErI; `wRtErI/ adj  1 (a) of or like water （似）水的: a watery consistency 稀薄似水的浓度 * (fig 比喻) a watery grave, ie death by drowning 溺毙. (b) (usu derog 通常作贬义) containing or cooked in too much water 含水过多的; （烹饪时）加水过多的: watery coffee, soup, cabbage 加水过多的咖啡、 汤、 洋白菜.  2 (of colours) pale （指颜色）淡的.  3 (a) full of moisture 潮湿的; 湿润的: watery eyes 水汪汪的眼睛 * a watery (ie weak and tearful) smile 含泪的微笑. (b) suggesting that there will be rain 有雨意的; 预兆下雨的 : a watery moon, sun, sky 预兆要下雨的月光、 阳光、 天空.
watt
/ wCt; wBt/ n unit of electrical power 瓦, 瓦特（电功率单位）: [attrib 作定语] a 60-watt light-bulb 60瓦的灯泡.
wattage 
/ 5wCtIdV; `wBtIdV/ n [U] amount of electrical power, expressed in watts 瓦特数; 瓦数: a heater that runs on a very low wattage 瓦数很低的加热器.
wattle
/ 5wCtl; `wBtl/ n  1 [U] structure of sticks or twigs woven under and over thicker upright sticks, used for fences, walls, etc 编条结构（用作篱笆、 围墙等）.  2 [C, U] any of several types of Australian acacia with long pliant branches and golden flowers （澳洲产的）金合欢树.
wattle and daub 
wattle1(1) covered with mud or clay and used, esp formerly, as a building-material for walls and roofs 泥笆墙（尤指旧时的）.
wattle
/ 5wCtl; `wBtl/ n red fleshy fold of skin that hangs down from the head or throat of a bird, eg a turkey （禽类, 如火鸡的）（头部的）皮瘤, （喉部的）肉垂.
wave
/ weIv; wev/ v  1 [I] (of a fixed object) move regularly and loosely to and fro or up and down （指固定的物体）往复或上下摆动或摇动: a flag waving in the breeze 在微风中飘扬的旗子 * branches waving in the wind 随风摇动的树枝 * a field of waving corn 起伏的麦浪.  2 (a) [I, Ipr] ~ (at/to sb) (of a person) move one's hand to and fro or up and down, eg in order to attract sb's attention （指人）挥手, 招手, 摆手: He waved (to us) when he saw us. 他看见我们时（向我们）挥了挥手. * They waved at us from across the room. 他们从房间那一头向我们招手. (b) [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p, Dpr.t] ~ sth (at sb); ~ sth about cause (one's hand or sth held in one's hand) to move up and down or to and fro, eg in order to make a signal or give a greeting 挥动（手或手中物）（如为示意或致意）: wave a magic wand 挥动魔杖 * wave a hand, a flag, an umbrella (at sb) （向某人）招手、 摇旗子、 挥动伞 * He came out waving the document at the crowd. 他出来时向人群挥舞著文件. * wave one's arms (about) (in the air) 挥舞著双臂 * They waved to us to stay where we were. 他们向我们挥手, 要我们停在原地. (c) [Tn, Dn.n, Dn.pr] ~ sth (to sb) give (a greeting) (to sb) by waving one's hand 挥手（向某人）（致意）: They waved farewell. 他们挥手告别. * wave sb goodbye/wave goodbye to sb 向某人挥手告别.  3 [I, Tn] (cause sth to) form a series of curves （使某物）呈波形: Her hair waves beautifully. 她的鬈发很漂亮. * She has had her hair waved. 她烫发了.  4 (idm 习语) fly/show/wave the `flag => flag1.  5 (phr v) wave sb/sth along, away, on, etc show that (a person or vehicle) should move in the specified direction, by waving one's hand 向（某人或车）挥手示意向某方向移动: She waved them away impatiently. 她不耐烦地挥手让他们走开. * The policeman waved us on, ie indicated that we should continue. 警察挥手让我们继续前进. wave sth aside dismiss (an objection, etc) as unimportant or irrelevant 不理会（反对意见等）: Their criticisms were waved aside. 他们提出的批评意见没人理会. wave sth/sb down signal to (a vehicle or its driver) to stop, by waving one's hand 挥手示意让（车或司机）停下来.
waveband
/ 5weIvbAnd; `wevbAnd/ n = band 4.
wavelength
/ 5weIvleNW; `wev9lZNW/ n  1 distance between the corresponding points in a sound wave or an electromagnetic wave 波长.  2 length of the radio wave that a particular radio station uses to broadcast its programmes 波段.  3 (idm 习语) on the same wavelength => same1.
waver
/ 5weIvE(r); `wevL/ v  1 [I] be or become weak or unsteady; falter 减弱; 动摇; 犹豫: His courage never wavered. 他的勇气从未减弱. * Her steady gaze did not waver. 她目不转睛地注视著. * They did not waver in their support for him. 他们毫不动摇地支持他.  2 [I, Ipr] ~ (between sth and sth) hesitate, esp about making a decision or choice; dither 犹豫不决; 踌躇: While we were wavering, somebody else bought the house. 就在我们犹豫不决的时候, 别人把那所房子买下了. * waver between two points of view 在两种观点之间摇摆不定.3 [I] (esp of light) move unsteadily; flicker （尤指光线）摇曳, 闪烁. 
waverer 
/ 5weIvErE(r); `wevErL/ n: The strength of his argument convinced the last few waverers. 他用有力的论点把剩下的几个犹豫不决的人也说服了. 
waveringly 
/ 5weIvErINlI; `wevErINlI/ adv.
wax
/ wAks; wAks/ n [U]  1 (also `beeswax) (a) soft sticky yellow substance produced by bees and used by them for making honeycombs 蜂蜡. (b) this substance used, after being bleached and purified, for making candles, modelling, etc （从蜂蜡提纯的）蜡（用以制蜡烛、 蜡像等）.  2 any of various soft sticky or oily substances that melt easily (obtained eg from petroleum), used for making candles, polish, etc （从其他物质, 如石油提炼的）蜡（用以制蜡烛、 上光剂等）: paraffin wax 石蜡 * sealing wax 封蜡 * [attrib 作定语] a wax candle 蜡烛 * wax polish 上光蜡.  3 yellow substance like wax that is secreted in the ears 耳垢; 耵聍; 耳屎.
wax 
v [Tn] (a) polish (sth) with wax 给（某物）上蜡: waxed floors, linoleum, wood 打过蜡的地板、 油地毡、 木头. (b) coat (sth) with wax 用蜡涂（某物）: waxed paper, thread 上过蜡的纸、 线.
waxen 
/ 5wAksn; `wAksn/ adj (fml 文) smooth or pale like wax 像蜡般光滑的或苍白的: a waxen complexion 蜡白的脸色.
waxy 
adj having a surface or texture like wax 表面或质地似蜡的: waxy skin 光滑如蜡的皮肤 * waxy potatoes 光洁如蜡的土豆. 
waxiness 
n [U].
waxwork 
n (a) [C] object modelled in wax, esp the form of a human being with face and hands in wax, coloured and clothed to look lifelike 蜡制雕塑品; （尤指）蜡人, 蜡像. (b) `waxworks [sing or pl v] place where lifelike wax models of famous people are shown to the public 蜡像馆: take the children to the waxworks 带孩子去参观蜡像馆.
wax
/ wAks; wAks/ v  1 [I] (of the moon) show a large bright area that gradually increases until the moon is full （指月亮）渐圆, 渐满. Cf 参看 wane 1.  2 [La] (dated or rhet 旧或修辞) become; grow （逐渐）变成: wax eloquent, lyrical, etc on the subject 对这个问题畅谈起来、 兴趣大增等.  3 (idm 习语) ,wax and `wane increase and then decrease in strength or importance （力量或重要性）兴衰, 盛衰: Throughout history empires have waxed and waned. 历史上各个帝国革故鼎新均有兴衰.
way
/ weI; we/ n  1 [C] (often in compounds 常用以构成复合词) (a) place for walking, travelling, etc along; path, road, street, etc 路; 道; 街; 径: a way across the fields 穿过田地的路 * a covered (ie roofed) way 有顶盖的路 * across/over the way, ie across/over the road 穿过这条路 * a `highway 公路 * the `highways and `byways, ie main and minor roads 大路和小路 * a `waterway 水路 * a `railway 铁路. (b) Way name of certain roads or streets 路或街道的名称: the Appian Way 阿皮安路.  2 [C usu sing 通常作单数] (a) ~ (from...) (to...) route, road, etc (to be) taken in order to reach a place 路线: the best, quickest, right, shortest, etc way from A to B 从A地到B地的最好的、 最快的、 正确的、 最近的...路线 * Which way do you usually go to town? 你进城一般走哪条路线? * find one's way home 找到回家的路 * tell sb the way 为某人指路 * He asked me the way (ie the best way) to London. 他问我去伦敦走哪条路最好. * the way down, in, out, up, etc 下去的、 进去的、 出去的、 上去的...路 * (fig 比喻) find a way out of one's difficulty 找出摆脱困境之路 * (fig 比喻) argue, bluff, talk, trick, etc one's way into, out of, etc sth, ie enter, escape, etc by arguing, etc 用争论、 吓唬、 谈话、 哄骗等方法进入或逃出 * (fig 比喻) fight, force, shoot, etc one's way across, into, etc sth, ie cross, enter, etc sth by fighting, etc 用打斗、 武力、 射击等手段穿过、 进入...某处. (b) route along which sb/sth is moving or would move if there was space 行进的路线或通路: cut a way through the undergrowth 在下层灌丛中开出一条路来 * We had to pick our way along the muddy track. 我们须在泥泞小道上择路而行. * There was a lorry blocking the way. 有一辆卡车挡住了路. * Get out of my way! 别挡著我的路! (c) (in phrases after which, this, that, etc 用於which、 this、 that等之後, 构成短语) (in a specified) direction （沿某）方向: `Which way did he go?' `He went that way.' ｀他往哪边去了?＇｀他往那边去了.＇ * Look this way, please. 请往这边看. * Kindly step this way, ladies and gentlemen. 女士们、 先生们, 请往这边走. * Look both ways (ie to right and left) before crossing the road. 过马路前先要向两边看一看. * They weren't looking our way, ie towards us. 他们没朝我们这边看. * Make sure that the sign's the right way up. 一定要把符号的上下弄对. * The arrow is pointing the wrong way. 这个箭头指错了方向. * If the tree falls that way, it will destroy the house. 这棵树向那边倒下就会把那所房子压坏. * (fig 比喻) Which way (ie For which party) will you vote? 你投哪边（哪个党）的票?  3 [C] (a) (usu sing 通常作单数) method, style or manner of doing sth （做某事的）方法, 方式, 手段: What is the best way to clean this? 用什麽办法能把这个弄乾净? * She showed them the way to do it. 她向他们示范做这件事的方法. * the best, right, wrong, etc way to do sth 做某事的最好的、 正确的、 错误的...方法 * I like the way you've done your hair. 我喜欢你头发的样式. * There are several ways of doing it. 做这件事有好几种方法. * a new way of storing information 储存信息的新方法 * You can see the way his mind works when you read his books. 看他写的书就能了解他的思想方法. * She spoke in a kindly way. 她说话态度很和蔼. (b) (after my, his, her, etc 用於my、 his、 her等之後) course of action desired or chosen by sb （按照）某人想要的或选择的方式方法: She'll do it `her way whatever you suggest. 你说出大天来她有她一定之规. * We all have our favourite ways of doing certain things. 我们做某些事都有自己爱用的办法. * I still think `my way is better! 我仍然认为我的方法好! * Try to find your `own way to express the idea. 尽量用你自己的语言来表达这个意见. (c) chosen, desired or habitual behaviour; custom or manner 独异的、 喜爱的或习惯的行为; 习俗; 作风: He has some rather odd ways. 他有些怪招. * Don't be offended, it's only his `way, ie manner of behaving that has no special significance. 不要介意, 他就是这麽个人. * It is not her `way to be selfish, ie She is not selfish by nature. 她并不是个自私的人. * I don't like the way (ie manner in which) he looks at me. 我不喜欢他那种样子看著我. * It's disgraceful the way he treats his mother.他那样对待他母亲太不像话了. * a fashionable way of dressing 穿著时髦 * They admired the way she dealt with the crisis. 他们很佩服她处理这场危机的手法.  4 [sing] (esp after long, little, etc 尤用於long、 little等之後) distance (to be travelled) between two points 两点间的距离: It's a long way to London. 从这里到伦敦很远. * We are a long way from the coast. 我们距离海边很远. * There is quite a way still to go. 还要走很长的路. * The roots go a long way down. 这些根扎得很深. * (fig 比喻) December is a long way off/away, ie in the future, from now. 现在离十二月份还有很长的时间. * Success is still a long way off. 离成功还远著呢. * better by a long way, ie much better 好得多了.  5 [sing] (infml 口) area near a place; neighbourhood 附近; 周围: He lives somewhere `Lincoln way. 他住在林肯市附近. * The crops are doing well down `our way, ie in our part of the country. 我们这一带的作物长势良好. * Please visit us next time you're over this way. 你下次到这一带来时请到我们家作客.6 [C] particular aspect of sth; respect （某事物的）某方面: Can I help you in any way? 我能帮你点儿忙吗? * She is in no way (ie not at all) to blame. 根本不应该怪她. * The changes are beneficial in some ways but not in others. 这些变革有的方面有好处, 有的方面没好处. * She helped us in every possible way. 她帮助我们无微不至.  7 (idm 习语) ,all the `way the whole distance 一路上. `be/be `born/be `made that way (infml 口) (of a person) be as one is because of innate characteristics （指人）性格天生如此: I'm afraid that's just the way he `is. 没法子, 他天生就是这麽一种人. be ,set in one's `ways be inflexible in one's habits, attitudes, etc （习惯、 态度等）固定而不变通. both `ways/each `way (of money bet on a horse, race, etc) so that one will win money back if the horse, etc either wins or gains second or third place （指赛马等下的赌注）该马等获第一名或二三名均可赢钱: have ￡5 each way on the favourite 在大热门上投注5英镑压它赢前三名 * back the favourite both ways 压大热门赢前三名. by the `way (a) by the roadside during a journey 在途中的路边上: stopped for a picnic by the way 在途中停在路边野餐. (b) (used to introduce a comment or question that is only indirectly related, if at all, to the main subject of conversation 在主要话题或交谈中用以插入题外的话或问题): Oh, by the way, there is a telephone message for you. 噢, 对了, 有你一个电话口信. * What did you say your name was, by the way? 顺便问一句, 您说您的名字叫什麽来著? by way of (a) (fml 文) by a route that includes (the place mentioned); via 路经（某处）; 途经: They are travelling to France by way of London. 他们经伦敦去法国. (b) as a type of (sth) or serving as (sth) 作为; 当作: Let's eat out tonight, by way of a change. 咱们今天晚上到外面去吃饭吧, 换换口味. * What are you thinking of doing by way of a holiday this year? 今年的假期你打算怎麽过? * By way of an introduction, I shall explain some of the historical background. 作为开场白, 我来解释一下历史背景. (c) with the intention of or for the purpose of (doing sth) 意在或为了（做某事）: make enquiries by way of learning the facts of the case 为了解实情作调查. change one's ways => change. come one's `way occur or present itself to one 发生於或来到某人处: An opportunity like that doesn't often come my way. 这样的机会可不常落在我头上. cut both/two `ways (of an action, argument, etc) have an effect both for and against sth （指行动、 论点等）有利也有弊. divide, split, etc, sth two, three, etc `ways share sth among two, three, etc people 在两个、 三个...人之间分配. each way => both ways. the error of one's/sb's ways => error. feel one's way => feel1. find one's way; find its way to... => find1. get into/out of the way of (doing) sth acquire/lose the habit of doing sth 培养[失去]做某事的习惯. get/have one's own `way get or do what one wants, often in spite of opposition 为所欲为（常指不顾反对意见）: She always gets her own way in the end. 到头来总是她想怎样就怎样. give `way break or collapse 断裂; 倒塌: The bridge gave way under the weight of the lorry. 卡车过重把这座桥压坏了. * Her legs suddenly gave way and she fell to the floor. 她两腿突然支持不住摔倒在地板上了. give way (to sb/sth) (a) allow sb/sth to be first; yield 让某人[某事物]在先; 让出; 放弃: Give way to traffic coming from the right. 让右方驶来的车辆先行. (b) let oneself be overcome (by sth) 被（某事物）制服: give way to despair 陷於绝望. (c) make concessions (to sb/sth) （向某人[某事物]）让步, 妥协: We must not give way to their demands. 我们决不能对他们的要求让步. give way to sth be replaced by sth 被某事物代替: The storm gave way to bright sunshine. 暴风雨过後出现了灿烂的阳光. go far/a long way => far2. go far/a long way to do sth/towards sth => far2. go out of one's `way (to do sth) take particular care and trouble to do sth 特意不怕麻烦做某事: The shop assistant went out of his way to find what we needed. 那个店员不厌其烦地满足我们的需要. go one's own `way act independently or as one chooses, esp against the advice of others 独立地或按自己的意愿行事（尤指不听人劝）: Whatever you suggest, she will always go her own way. 无论怎样劝说, 她也总是我行我素. go one's way (dated 旧) depart离开; 出发. go sb's way (a) travel in the same direction as sb 与某人同路: I'm going your way so I can give you a lift. 我和你同路, 可以顺便开车送你. (b) (of events, etc) be favourable to sb （指事情等）对某人有利: Things certainly seem to be going our way. 看来事情确实对我们有利. go the way of all `flesh (saying 谚) (live and) die as other people do; suffer the same changes, dangers, etc as other people 像别人一样（生与）死; 和他人一样经受变革、 危险等. the hard way => hard1. have come a long way => long1. have/want it/things `both ways => both1. have it/things/everything one's `own way have what one wants, esp by imposing one's will on others 为所欲为（尤指把自己的意愿强加於人）: All right, have it your own way  I'm tired of arguing. 好了, 随你的便吧--我懒得和你争了. have a `way with one have the power to attract or persuade others 有吸引人或说服人的能力. have a way with sb/sth have a particular talent for dealing with sb/sth 专门善於同某人[某事物]打交道: have a way with difficult children 专门能对付不听话的孩子 * have a way with motor bikes 很会修理摩托车. in a bad `way (a) very ill or in serious trouble 病得很重; 情形很糟. (b) (infml 口) obviously drunk 烂醉如泥. in a `big/`small way on a large/small scale 大[小]规模: He's got himself into trouble in a big way. 他可惹了大麻烦了. * She collects antiques in a small way. 她收集少许古玩. in a fair way to do sth => fair1. in the family way => family. ,in more ways than `one (used to draw attention to the fact that the statement made has more than one meaning用以指出所说的事实尚有其他含义): He's a big man  in more ways than one. 他是个了不起的人--在很多方面. in a `way; in `one way; in `some ways to a certain extent but not entirely 在某种程度上: The changes are an improvement in one way. 这些变从某种意义上说是一种进步. in the ordinary way => ordinary. in one's own sweet way => sweet1. in the `way causing inconvenience or an obstruction 造成不便或阻碍: I'm afraid your car is in the way. 看来你的汽车挡著道了. * I left them alone, as I felt I was in the way. 我躲开了他们, 因为我觉得我碍他们的事. know one's way around => know. lead the way => lead3. look the other `way avoid seeing sb/sth, deliberately or by chance （避而）不看某人[某物]: The usherette looked the other way so that the children could get into the cinema without paying. 那个女检票员扭过脸去好让那些孩子不买票就进电影院里. lose one's way => lose. make one's way (to/towards sth) go 走; 行走; 前进: I'll make my way home now. 我现在要回家了. * make one's way (ie succeed) in life 在生活中有所成就. make `way (for sb/sth) allow (sb/sth) to pass 让（某人[某事物]）通过; 给（某人[某事物]）让路. mend one's ways => mend. not know where/which way to look => know. (there are) no two ways a`bout it (saying 谚) there is only one correct or suitable way to act, speak or think with regard to sth 对於某事物只有一种正确的或合适的方法来做、 说或思考; 别无他途. ,no `way (infml 口) under no circumstances or by no means (will sth happen/ be done) 决不: Give up our tea break? No way! 让我们放弃工间休息时间? 没门儿! * No way will I go on working for that man. 我不再给那个人工作了. ,one way and a`nother considering various aspects of the matter together 考虑到各个方面: She's been very successful, one way and another. 无论从哪方面看, 她都是很有成就的. ,one way or a`nother by some means, methods, etc ��W用某种方式、 方法等: We must finish the job this week one way or another. 我们无论如何必须在本周做完这项工作. on one's/the `way in the process of going or coming 在来或去的行进中; 在路上: I had better be on my way (ie leave) soon. 我最好早点走. * I'll buy some bread on the/my way home. 我要在回家的路上买些面包. on the `way (infml 口) (of a baby) conceived but not yet born （指婴儿）已成胎但尚未出生: She has two children with another one on the way. 她有两个孩子, 现在还怀著一个. on the way `out (a) in the process of leaving 正在离开: I bumped into him on the way out. 我正出门的时候碰上他了. (b) (fig 比喻) going out of fashion or favour; becoming obsolete 即将不流行或不受喜爱; 渐渐过时或淘汰. the ,other way `round(a) reversed or inverted 颠倒; 相反; 反过来. (b) the opposite of what is expected or supposed 与料想的或以为的相反: I was accused of stealing money from her but in fact it was the other way round. 说我偷了她的钱, 其实正相反是她偷了我的钱. out of harm's way => harm n. ,out of the `way (a) far from a town or city; remote 远离城镇; 偏远: [attrib 作定语] a tiny ,out-of-the-way `village in Cornwall 康沃尔郡的一个偏僻的小村庄.(b) exceptional; uncommon 异常的; 罕见的; 不普通的: He has done nothing out of the way yet. 他倒还没干出离谱的事. a/the parting of the ways => parting. pave the way for sth => pave. pay one's/its way => pay2. point the way => point2. put sb in the way of (doing) sth make it possible for sb to do sth or give sb an opportunity to do sth 使某人有可能做某事; 给某人做某事的机会. rub sb up the wrong way => rub1. see one's way (clear) to doing sth find that it is possible or convenient to do sth 觉得可能或便於做某事: I can't see my way clear to finishing the work this year. 我看我今年做不完这项工作. * Could you see your way to lending me 10 for a couple of days? 你能不能借给我10英镑过两天还你? see which way the wind is blowing see what is likely to happen 观察将要发生什麽事情. show the way => show2. (not) stand in sb's `way (not) prevent sb from doing sth （不）阻止某人做某事: If you want to study medicine, we won't stand in your way. 你要是想学医我们决不拦你. take the easy way out => easy1. ,that's the ,way the ,cookie `crumbles (infml 口 esp US) that is the state of things and nothing can be done about it 事情就是这样, 没有别的办法. to `my way of thinking in my opinion 我认为; 依我看. under `way having started and making progress 已经开始并进行著: The project is now well under way. 这一项目现正顺利进行. * be/get under way, ie (esp of a ship) move/start to move through the water （尤指船）在航行中[启航]. wait for the cat to jump/to see which way the cat jumps => wait1. a/sb's way of `life normal pattern of social or working life of a person or group （某人的或某些人的）生活方式: She adapted easily to the French way of life. 她很容易就适应了法国人的生活方式. the ,way of the `world what many people do, how they behave, etc 大家都（这样）做的事. ,ways and `means methods and resources for doing sth, esp providing money （做某事的）方法和资源; （尤指）财源. where there's a will, there's a way => will4. ,work one's `way (through college, etc) have a paid job while one is a student 边挣钱边求学; 半工半读: She had to work her way through law school. 她须半工半读学习法律. work one's way through sth read or do sth from beginning to end 从头到尾阅读或做某事: The board are still working their way through the application forms. 委员会仍在审阅全部申请表. ,work one's way `up be promoted from a low grade to a high one 获提升; 晋级: He has worked his way up from junior clerk to managing director. 他已从初级职员升到总经理.
way-bill 
n list of goods or passengers carried by a vehicle, with their destinations 运货单, 乘客名单（附到达地点）.
wayfarer 
/ -feErE(r); -9fZrL/ n (fml 文) traveller, esp on foot 行路的人（尤指徒步的）. 
wayfaring 
/ -feErIN;-9fZrIN/ adj [attrib 作定语] (fml 文) travelling 行路的: a wayfaring man 行路的男子.
wayside 
n (usu sing 通常作单数)  1 (land at the) side of a road or path 路旁（的地方）: [attrib 作定语] wayside flowers 路旁的花.  2 (idm 习语) fall by the `wayside(euph 婉) fail to make progress in life; slip into dishonest ways 未能在生活中取得成就; 步入歧途.
way
/ weI; we/ adv (infml 口)  1 (used with a prep or an adv and usu not negatively 与介词或副词连用, 通常不用於否定句) very far 很远: She finished the race way ahead of the other runners. 她第一个跑到终点, 远远领先於其他选手. * The shot was way off target. 这次射得远离目标. * The price is way above what we can afford.价格高得我们绝对付不起. * The initial estimate was way out, ie very inaccurate. 最初的估计差得很远.  2 (idm 习语) `way back a long time ago 很久以前: I first met him way back in the `fifties. 我和他初次见面是早在一九五几年的事.
way-out 
adj (infml 口) exaggeratedly unusual or strange in style; eccentric or exotic （风格或式样）极不寻常的, 离奇的; 古怪的; 奇特的: ,way-out `clothes, `fashions, i`deas, `music, `poetry 稀奇古怪的衣物、 样式、 想法、 音乐、 诗歌.
waylay
/ 9weI5leI; 9we`le/ v (pt, pp waylaid / -5leId; -`led/)[Tn] wait for and stop (sb who is passing), esp in order to rob him or to ask him for sth 等著拦截（经过的某人）（尤指为抢劫或要求某事物）: The patrol was waylaid by bandits. 巡逻队遭到土匪伏击. * He waylaid me with a request for a loan. 他等我经过时拦住我向我借钱.
-ways
suff 後缀 (with ns forming adjs and advs 与名词结合构成形容词和副词) in the specified direction 沿某方向: lengthways * sideways.
wayward
/ 5weIwEd; `wewLd/ adj not easily controlled or guided; childishly headstrong or capricious 不易管教的; 不听话的; 像孩子般任性的: a wayward child任性的孩子 * a wayward disposition 倔强的性格. 
waywardness 
n [U].
WC
/ 9dQblju: 5si:; 9dQbljJ `si/ abbr 缩写 =  1 water-closet 厕所. =>Usage at toilet 用法见toilet.  2 West Central 西中央区: London WC2B 4PH, eg as a postal code 伦敦WC2B 4PH（如作邮政编码）.
WCC
/ 9dQblju: si: 5si:; 9dQbljJ si `si/ abbr 缩写 = World Council of Churches 世界基督教协进会.
we
/ wi:; wi/ 见词条使用详细说明6.2. pers pron 人称代词 (used as the subject of a v 用作动词的主体)  1 I and another or others; I and you 我们; 咱们: We've moved to London. 我们已经搬到伦敦来了. * We'd like to offer you a job. 我们想聘请您做一项工作. * Why don't we go and see it? 咱们去看看好不好?2 (fml 文) (used instead of I by a king, queen or pope or by the writer of an editorial article in a newspaper, etc 帝王或教皇或报刊编者用以自称). Cf 参看 the royal we (royal).  3 (used when speaking to children, sick people, etc to indicate kindly superiority 用以对儿童、 病人等说话, 表示关怀): Now what are we doing over here? 你在这儿干什麽呢? * And how are we feeling today? 您今天身体怎麽样? Cf 参看 us.
we'd
/ wi:d; wid/ contracted form 缩约式  1 we had => have.  2 we would => will1, would2.
we'll
/ wi:l; wil/ contracted form 缩约式  1 we shall => shall.  2 we will => will1.
we're
/ wIE(r); wIr/ contracted form 缩约式 we are => be.
we've
/ wi:v; wiv/ contracted form 缩约式 we have => have.
WEA
/ 9dQblju: i: 5eI; 9dQbljJ i `e/ abbr 缩写 = (Brit) Workers' Educational Association 工人教育协会.
weak
/ wi:k; wik/ adj (-er, -est)  1 (a) lacking strength or power; easily broken, bent or defeated 弱的; 无气力的; 无势力的; 易毁坏的; 易弯的; 容易被击败的: She was still weak after her illness. 她病後仍很虚弱. * too weak to walk far 身体很虚弱不能走远道 * Her legs felt weak/She felt weak in the legs. 她感到双腿无力. * The supports were too weak for the weight of the load. 所载的分量很重已经禁不住了. * a weak barrier, defence, team 不结实的挡板、 无力的防御、 弱队 * a weak chin/mouth, ie suggesting or showing weakness of character 软弱的性格 * identify the weak points in an argument, ie those which may be attacked most easily 找出论据中的弱点. (b) (commerce 商) not financially sound or successful 疲软的; 萧条的: a weak currency, economy, market 疲软的货币、 经济、 市场.  2 not functioning properly; deficient 功能不佳的; 疲弱的: weak eyes/sight 视力弱的眼睛[不佳的视力] * a weak heart 衰弱的心脏 * a weak stomach, ie one that is easily upset by food 易引起恶心的胃.  3 not convincing or forceful 无说服力的; 无力的: weak arguments, evidence 无说服力的论据、 证据.  4 not easily perceived; feeble or faint 不易察觉的; 微弱的: a weak light, signal, sound 微弱的光线、 信号、 声音 * a weak smile 微微的一笑.  5 (of liquids) containing a high proportion of water; dilute （指液体）稀的, 稀释的: weak tea 淡茶 * a weak solution of salt and water 稀释的盐水溶液.  6 ~ (at/in/on sth) not achieving a high standard; deficient 未达高标准的; 有缺欠的: Her school report shows that she is weak at/in arithmetic and biology. 从她的学习成绩单可看出她算术和生物成绩差. * The book is weak on (ie in its treatment of) the medieval period. 这本书对中世纪时期论述不足.  7 (grammar) (of verbs) forming the past tense, etc by the addition of a suffix (eg walk, walked or waste, wasted) and not by a change of vowel (eg run, ran or come, came) （指动词）弱的, 规则的（构成过去时态需添加词尾的, 如walk、 walked或waste、 wasted, 并非改变元音的, 如run、 ran或come、 came）.  8 (idm 习语) ,weak at the `knees (infml 口) temporarily hardly able to stand because of emotion, fear, illness, etc 一时两腿发软站立不住（因激动、 惧怕、 疾病等所致）: The shock made me go all weak at the knees. 这件事把我吓得两腿发软. the weaker `sex (dated sexist 旧, 性别偏见) women in general 女性. ,weak in the `head (infml 口) stupid 愚蠢的: You must be weak in the head if you believe that. 你相信那件事可就太傻了. a weak `moment time when one is unusually easily persuaded or tempted 易被说服或诱惑的时刻: In a weak moment, I agreed to pay for her holiday. 我一时心软同意了支付她度假的费用.
the weak 
n [pl v] people who are poor, sick or powerless and are therefore easily exploited, infected, etc 弱者, 穷人, 病人, 无权势的人（因而易受剥削、 欺压、 影响的）: He argued that it was the role of governments to protect the weak. 他的论点是政府有责任保护无告的百姓. * the struggle of the weak against their oppressors 被压迫者与压迫者之间的斗争.
weaken 
/ 5wi:kEn; `wikEn/ v  1 [I, Tn] (cause sb/sth to) become weak or weaker （使某人[某事物]）变弱: They watched her gradually weaken as the disease progressed. 他们观察到她随著病情变化身体也渐渐衰弱下去. * The dollar has weakened in international currency trading. 美元在国际货币交易中已趋疲软. * Hunger and disease had weakened his constitution. 他饥饿与疾病交加, 体质已削弱.  2 [I] become less determined or certain about sth; waver （对某事物的决心或肯定程度）减弱, 动摇, 犹豫: They have not yet agreed to our requests but they are clearly weakening. 他们还没有同意我们的要求, 但态度已明显软化.
weakling 
/ 5wi:klIN; `wiklIN/ n (derog 贬) weak or feeble person or animal 软弱的人或动物: Don't be such a weakling! 别那麽软弱!
weakly 
adv in a weak manner 软弱地; 无力地; 疲软地; 疲弱地; 微弱地: smile weakly 微微一笑.
weakness 
n  1 [U] state of being weak 弱; 软弱; 虚弱; 薄弱: the weakness of a country's defences 国家防御力量的薄弱 * weakness of character 性格之懦弱 * New evidence revealed the weakness of the prosecution's case. 这一新的证据表明原告理由不充足.  2 [C] defect or fault, esp in a person's character 弱点, 缺点（尤指性格的）: We all have our weaknesses. 我们大家都有不足之处.  3 [C usu sing 通常作单数] ~ for sth/sb special or foolish liking for sth/sb （对某事物[某人]的）特殊的或痴心的爱好: have a weakness for peanut butter, fast cars, tall women 偏爱花生酱、 跑车、 高个儿女子.
weak form 
(phonetics 语音) way of pronouncing certain common words in an unstressed position, with a shorter syllable and a different vowel sound, or by omitting a vowel sound or a consonant (eg / En; En/ or/n; n/ for and, as in bread and butter / 9bred n 5bQtE(r);`brZd n `bQtL/) 弱读式（英语某些常用词在非重读位置上的读法, 为缩短音节、 替换元音或省略元音或辅音, 如在 bread and butter 词组中的 and 读作 /En/ 或 /n/, 即 /,bred n `bQtE(r)/）.
weak-kneed 
adj (fig 比喻) (of a person) lacking determination or courage （指人）无决心的, 无勇气的.
weak-minded 
adj (a) lacking determination or resolution无决心的; 不果断的. (b) mentally deficient 心智不健全的. 
weak-mindedly 
adv. 
weak-mindedness 
n [U].
weal
/ wi:l; wil/ n raised mark on the skin made by hitting it with a stick, whip, etc （皮肤上的）隆起的伤痕（用棍、 鞭等抽打所致的）.
wealth
/ welW; wZlW/ n  1 [U] (possession of a) large amount of money, property, etc; riches 财产（的占有）; 财富: a man of great wealth 大富翁 * Nobody knew how she had acquired her wealth. 谁也不知道她的财产是怎麽来的. * Wealth had not brought them happiness. 他们的财富并没给他们带来幸福. * The country's wealth is based on trade. 这个国家的财源主要来自贸易方面.  2 [sing] ~ of sth large amount or number of sth; abundance of sth （某物的）大量, 众多, 丰富: a book with a wealth of illustrations 有大量插图的书 * a wealth of opportunity 很多的机会.
wealthy 
adj (-ier, -iest) having wealth; rich 有财产的; 有财富的; 富有的. 
wealthily 
/ -IlI; -ElI/ adv.
wean
/ wi:n; win/ v  1 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb/sth (off sth) (on to sth) gradually stop feeding (a baby or young animal) with its mother's milk and start feeding it with solid food 使（婴儿或幼小动物）断奶.  2 (phr v) wean sb (away) from sth/doing sth cause sb to stop doing sth, esp gradually 使某人不继续做某事（尤指逐渐地）: wean sb (away) from drugs, drinking, gambling, etc 使某人渐渐戒毒、 戒酒、 戒赌等.
weapon
/ 5wepEn; `wZpEn/ n  1 thing designed or used for causing physical harm (eg a bomb, gun, knife, sword, etc) 武器, 兵器（如炸弹、 枪、 炮、 刀、 剑等）: They were carrying weapons. 他们携带著武器. * armed with weapons用武器武装的 * a deadly weapon 致命的武器.  2 action or procedure used to defend oneself or get the better of sb in a struggle or contest （在斗争中或竞争中）自卫的或克敌制胜的行动或手段: Their ultimate weapon was the threat of an all-out strike. 他们最後的杀手　是威胁举行大罢工. * Humour was his only weapon against their hostility. 他有幽默感, 这是他对付他们的敌对行动的唯一手段.
weaponry 
/ -rI; -rI/ n [U] weapons 武器; 兵器: an arsenal of sophisticated weaponry 尖端武器军械场.
wear
/ weE(r); wZr/ n [U]  1 wearing or being worn as clothing 穿著; 戴著; 佩带著: a suit for everyday wear 一套日常穿的衣服 * Cotton is suitable for wear in summer. 棉制品适於夏季穿用.  2 (esp in compounds 尤用以构成复合词) things for wearing; clothing 穿戴的衣物:`children's/`ladies' wear 儿童的[女用的]衣物 * `menswear男装 * `underwear 内衣 * `footwear 鞋袜 * `sportswear 运动服装.  3 (damage or loss of quality caused by) use 使用; 用损; 用坏: These shoes are showing (signs of) wear. 这双鞋（看样子）穿坏了. * The carpet gets very heavy wear. 这块地毯已严重磨损.  4 capacity for continuing to be used 耐用性: There is still a lot of wear left in that old coat. 那件旧大衣还可以穿很久.  5 (idm 习语) ,wear and `tear damage, deterioration, strain, etc caused by ordinary use （正常使用造成的）损坏, 损耗, 用坏: The insurance policy does not cover damage caused by normal wear and tear. 保险单内容不包括正常使用所导致的损坏. the worse for wear => worse.
wear
/ weE(r); wZr/ v (pt wore / wR:(r); wRr/, pp worn /wR:n; wRrn/)  1 [Tn, Tn.pr, Cn.a] have (sth) on one's body, esp as clothing, as an ornament, etc 穿戴, 佩带（衣物等）; 留, 蓄（毛发等）: wear a beard, coat, hat, ring, watch 留胡须、 穿大衣、 戴帽子、 戴戒指、 戴手表 * Bowler hats are not often worn nowadays. 现在戴常礼帽的已不多见了. * She was wearing sun-glasses. 她戴著墨镜. * She never wears green, ie green clothes. 她从不穿绿色的衣服. * He wore a gold chain round his neck. 他戴著金项链. * She wears her hair long, ie has long hair. 她留著长发. =>Usage 见所附用法.  2 [Tn] have (a certain look) on one's face （脸上）流露（某种神态）: He/His face wore a puzzled frown. 他皱著眉显出不解的样子. * (fig 比喻) The house wore a neglected look. 这所房子像是无人照管的样子.  3 [Tn] (infml 口) (esp in questions and negative sentences 尤用於疑问句和否定句) accept or tolerate (sth, esp sth that one does not approve of) 同意或容忍（尤指不赞成的事物）: He wanted to sail the boat alone but his parents wouldn't wear it. 他要独自驾驶船航行, 但他父母不让.  4 [La, I, Tn, Tn.pr, Cn.a] (cause sth to) become damaged, useless or reduced by being used, rubbed, etc （使某物）用损, 用坏, 磨损, 消耗: The sheets have worn thin in the middle. 床单的中间部分磨薄了. * The carpets are starting to wear. 地毯渐渐磨坏了. * That coat is starting to look worn. 那件大衣已显得旧了. * The lettering on the gravestone was badly worn and almost illegible. 墓碑上的文字已严重磨损难以辨认. * I have worn my socks into holes. 我的袜子穿破了. * The stones had been worn smooth by the constant flow of water. 这些石头不断经流水冲刷已很光滑.5 [Tn.pr] make (a hole, groove, path, etc) in sth by constant rubbing, dripping, etc （某物因不断磨擦、 受水滴侵蚀等）造成（洞、 沟、 道等）: I've worn holes in my socks. 我的袜子穿破了. * Look at the holes that have been worn in this rug. 瞧瞧这块小地毯上磨出的洞. * The children have worn a path across the field where they walk each day to school. 这些孩子每天上学穿过田地踩出了一条路. * The water had worn a channel in the rock. 水把岩石冲出了一条沟.  6 [I] endure or be capable of enduring continued use 耐用: You should choose a fabric that will wear well, ie last a long time. 你应该挑选耐穿的料子. * (fig 比喻) Despite her age she had worn well, ie still looked quite young. 别看她岁数大, 可长得少相.  7 (idm 习语) wear one's ,heart on one's `sleeve allow one's emotions, esp one's love for sb, to be seen 流露出感情; （尤指）对某人示爱. wear `thin begin to fail 逐渐失去作用或消失: My patience is beginning to wear very thin. 我有些不耐烦了. * Don't you think that joke's wearing a bit thin (ie because we've heard it so many times)? 你不觉得那个笑话已经没什麽意思了吗? wear the `pants/`trousers (often derog 常作贬义)(usu of a woman) be the dominant person in a relationship, esp a marriage （通常指女子）作主, 当家, 掌权（尤指婚姻关系）: It's quite clear who wears the trousers in that house! 很清楚那家谁说了算!  8 (phr v) wear (sth) away (cause sth to) become thin, damaged, weak, etc by constant use （使某物）用薄、 用细、 用坏或用旧等: The inscription on the coin had worn away. 铸造在硬币上的文字已经磨损. * The steps had been worn away by the feet of thousands of visitors. 参观的人成千上万, 把台阶踩得不像样子了. wear (sth) down (cause sth to) become gradually smaller, thinner, etc （使某物）逐渐变小、 变细、 变薄等: The tread on the tyres has (been) worn down to a dangerous level. 轮胎胎面花纹已经磨损得到了能发生危险的地步了. wear sb/sth down weaken sb/sth by constant attack, nervous strain, etc （因不断攻击、 精神紧张等）使某人[某事物]衰弱: She was worn down by overwork. 她因过度劳累而垮了下来. * The strategy was designed to wear down the enemy's resistance. 这一策略旨在逐步削弱敌人的抵抗力. wear(sth) off (cause sth to) disappear or be removed gradually（使某事物）逐渐消失或除去: The dishwasher has worn the glaze off the china. 这些瓷器经常用洗碗机清洗, 光泽都消失了. * The novelty will soon wear off, ie It is only attractive because it is new. 这种新奇的感觉很快就会消失. * The pain is slowly wearing off. 疼痛的感觉正在 慢慢消退. wear on (of time) pass, esp tediously （指时间）过去（尤指觉得沉闷）: As the evening wore on, she became more and more nervous. 当晚的时间过得很慢, 她越来越紧张了. * His life was wearing on towards its close. 他的生命即将完结. wear (sth) out (cause sth to) become useless, threadbare or exhausted through use （使某事物）用得不能再用、 用坏或耗尽: I wore out two pairs of boots on the walking tour. 我徒步旅行穿坏了两双靴子. * Her patience had/was at last worn out. 她终於忍无可忍了. wear sb out cause sb to become exhausted; tire sb out 使某人精疲力竭或厌烦: They were worn out after a long day spent working in the fields. 他们在地里干了一整天的活儿, 累得疲惫不堪. * Just listening to his silly chatter wears me out. 我听著他无聊的话把我烦透了.
wearable 
/ 5weErEbl; `wZrEbl/ adj that can be, or is fit to be, worn 可穿戴的; 适合穿戴的: a wardrobe full of clothes that are no longer wearable 充斥著不能再穿的衣物的衣柜.
wearer 
/ 5weErE(r); `wZrL/ n person who is wearing sth 穿戴某物的人; 留著某类毛发的人: These shoes will damage the wearer's feet. 穿这种鞋脚会受伤.
wearing 
/ 5weErIN; `wZrIN/ adj tiring 令人疲倦的; 令人厌烦的: I've had a wearing day. 我这一天很累. * The old lady finds shopping very wearing. 这个老太太觉得买东西很烦人.
wear
NOTE ON USAGE 用法: We wear clothes, including gloves and scarves, also belts, spectacles, even perfume on our bodies *wear这个动词用以表示穿衣物, 包括戴手套、 围巾, 还用於系腰带、 戴眼镜, 甚至喷洒香水: Do you have to wear a suit at work? 你们上班得穿西装吗? *  She was wearing her mother's coat. 她穿著她母亲的大衣. *  Are you wearing aftershave? 你刮完胡子搽润肤液吗? We carry objects when we take them with us, especially in our hands or arms *carry这个动词用以表示随身携带东西, 尤指用手或手臂: He wasn't wearing his raincoat, he was carrying it over his arm. 他没穿著雨衣而是把它搭在胳膊上. *  She always carries an umbrella in her briefcase. 她总是在公事包里带著一把伞.
weary
/ 5wIErI; `wIrI/ adj (-ier, -iest)  1 (a) very tired, esp as a result of effort or endurance; exhausted 疲倦的, 疲劳的（尤指因费力或持久所致）; 精疲力竭: weary in body and mind 身心疲惫 * They felt weary after all their hard work. 他们把所有的累活儿都干完後感到筋疲力尽. (b) ~ of sth no longer interested in or enthusiastic about sth; tired of sth 对某事物再无兴趣或热情; 厌倦某事物: The people are growing weary of the war. 人民对这场战争越来越厌倦了. * I am weary of hearing about your problems. 我听腻了你那些麻烦事.  2 causing tiredness or boredom 令人疲倦的; 令人厌烦的: a weary journey, wait 令人厌倦的旅程、 等待 * the last weary mile of their climb 他们攀登的令人疲惫的最後一英里路.  3 showing tiredness 显得疲倦或厌倦的: a weary sigh, smile 疲倦的叹息、 笑容.
wearily 
/ 5wIErElI; `wIrElI/ adv.
weariness 
n [U].
wearisome 
/ 5wIErIsEm; `wIrIsEm/ adj causing one to feel tired or bored 使人感到疲倦或厌倦的: wearisome complaints, duties, tasks 令人厌烦的抱怨、 职责、 任务.
weary 
v  1 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb (with sth) make sb feel annoyed or impatient 使某人感到烦恼或不耐烦: It wearies me to have to explain everything in such detail. 让我把一切都得解释得那麽详细, 可真烦人. * She was wearied by the constant noise. 她很厌烦那些没完没了的噪杂声. * weary sb with requests 一再要求使某人生厌.  2 [Ip] ~ of sb/sth (fml 文) become dissatisfied with sb/sth 对某人[某事物]不满: She began to weary of her companions. 她逐渐对同伴心怀不满. * You will soon weary of living abroad. 你在国外生活不消多久就不满意了.
weasel
/ 5wi:zl; `wizl/ n small fierce animal with reddish-brown fur, that lives on rats, rabbits, birds' eggs, etc 鼬; 黄鼠狼. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page iii. Cf 参看 ermine, ferret, stoat.
weasel 
v (phr v) weasel out (of sth) (infml derog 口, 贬 esp US) avoid fulfilling a promise, doing a duty, etc 逃避已做出的承诺、 承担的责任等.
weasel word 
(infml 口 esp US) word or expression that reduces the force of what one is saying, used when one wishes to avoid committing oneself to a definite statement 含糊其辞的推脱话.
weather
/ 5weTE(r); `wZTL/ n  1 [U] condition of the atmosphere at a certain place and time, with reference to temperature and the presence of rain, sunshine, wind, etc 天气; 气象: cold, sunny, warm, wet, windy, etc weather 寒冷的、 有阳光的、 温暖的、 下雨的、 刮风的...天气 * We had good weather on our holiday. 我们度假时天气很好. * The weather is very changeable. 天气变化无常. * The success of the crop depends on the weather. 要收成好全得靠天气. * if the weather breaks/holds, ie if the present good weather changes/continues 要是天气变坏[还这麽好] * We shall play the match tomorrow, weather permitting, ie if the weather is fine. 明天假设天气好, 我们就进行比赛. Cf 参看 climate 1.  2 (idm 习语) in all weathers in all kinds of weather, both good and bad 无论天气好坏. keep a `weather eye open be watchful and alert in order to avoid trouble 留意并警惕以避免麻烦. make heavy weather of sth => heavy. under the `weather (infml 口) feeling unwell or depressed 感到不舒服或消沉: be/feel/look under the weather 有些[感到/显得]情绪低落 * She's been a bit under the weather recently. 她近来身体不太好.
weather 
adj [attrib 作定语] windward 上风的: on the weather side 在上风侧.
weather-beaten 
adj (esp of sb's skin) tanned, damaged, roughened, etc as a result of being exposed to the sun and wind （尤指人的皮肤）（因风吹日晒）变黑的、 受损的、 粗糙的等: the weather-beaten face of an old sailor 一个老水手的饱经风霜的脸.
weather-board 
n sloping board for keeping out rain and wind, esp one attached to the bottom of a door 风雨板（尤指安装在门底部的）. 
weather-boarding (US `clapboard) 
n [U] series of weather-boards with each one overlapping the one below, fixed to the outside wall of a building in order to protect it 封檐板.
weather-bound 
adj unable to make or continue a journey because of bad weather 因天气恶劣不能出行或不能继续前行的; 被天气所阻的.
weather-chart, `weather-map 
ns diagram that shows details of the weather over a wide area 天气图.
weathercock 
n weather-vane, often in the shape of a cockerel 风向标; 风信鸡. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page viii.
weather forecast 
forecast of the weather for the next day or few days, esp one broadcast on radio or television 天气预报（尤指电台或电视广播的）.
weatherman 
/ -mn; -9mAn/ n (pl -men / -men; -mZn/)(infml 口) person who reports and forecasts the weather; meteorologist 气象报告员或预报员; 气象学家.
weatherproof 
adj that can withstand exposure to the weather and keep out rain, snow, wind, etc 不受气候影响的; 防雨、 雪、 风等的; 全天候的: a weatherproof shelter 防恶劣天气的处所.
weather-vane 
n revolving pointer that can turn easily in the wind and is put in a high place, esp on top of a building, in order to show the direction of the wind 风向标.
weather
/ 5weTE(r); `wZTL/ v  1 [Tn] dry or season (wood) by leaving it in the open air 晾乾或风乾（木材）.  2 [I, Tn] (cause sth to) change shape or colour because of the action of the sun, rain, wind, etc （使某物）（受日晒、 风吹、 雨打等）变形或变色: Teak weathers to a greyish colour. 柚木经日晒、 风吹、 雨打颜色发灰了. * rocks weathered by wind and water 受风化和水蚀的岩石.  3 [Tn] come safely through (sth); survive 平安渡过（危难）; 经历（危难）而存活: weather a crisis, a storm, an upheaval 经历危机、 暴风雨、 动乱而幸存.  4 [Tn] (in sailing) pass on the windward side of (sth) （船航行时）逆风经过（某处）: The ship weathered the cape. 那艘船顶著风经过海角.
weave
/ wi:v; wiv/ v (pt wove / wEUv; wov/ or in sense 4 用於下述第4义时作 weaved, pp woven / 5wEUvn;`wovEn/ or in sense 4 用於下述第4义时作 weaved)1 (a) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (from sth) make (fabric, etc) by passing threads or strips crosswise over and under lengthwise ones, by hand or on a machine （用手工或机 器）编, 织（织物等）: a tightly woven piece of cloth 织得很密的布 * cloth woven from silk and wool 用丝与毛混纺的料子 * weave a metre of tweed cloth 织一米花呢 * weave a basket from strips of willow 用柳条编个篮子. (b) [I] work at a loom, making fabric, etc 纺织; 编织: She had been taught to weave as a child. 她从小就学会了织布. * The women earn their living by weaving. 这些女子以纺织为生. (c) [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] ~ sth (into sth) form fabric, etc out of (threads) by weaving 用（线）织成织物: weave woollen yarn into cloth 用毛纱织成呢 * weave threads together 用线织成.  2 (a) [Tn.pr, Tn.p] ~ sth (into sth) twist (flowers, twigs, etc) together to make a garland, wreath, etc 用（花、 枝条等）编成花环、 花圈等. (b) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (out of/from sth) make sth by twisting flowers, etc in this way 用花等编成某物: weave a garland out of primroses 用报春花编成花环.  3 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (into sth) (fig 比喻) put (facts, events, etc) together into a story or a connected whole; compose 将（素材、 事情等）编成（故事或篇章）; 编造: weave a plot, a magic spell 编造情节、 符　 * weave one's ideas into a story 把自己的构思编成故事.  4 [Ipr, Ip, Tn.pr, Tn.p] move along by twisting and turning to avoid obstructions, etc 迂回行进（以避开障碍等）: weave (one's way) through a crowd 在人群中迂回前行 * The road weaves through the range of hills. 这条路在群山中绕来绕去. * weave in and out through the traffic 在来往车辆中穿插而行.  5 (idm 习语) get `weaving (on sth) (��IBrit infml 口) start working (at sth) energetically or hurriedly 精力充沛地或匆忙地开始做（某物）: The work must be finished this week, so we'd better get weaving!这项工作本星期必须做完, 咱们最好动手干吧!
weave 
n way in which material is woven; style of weaving 编法; 织法; 编织式样: a coarse, fine, loose, tight, etc weave 粗织、 细织、 松织、 密织 * a diagonal weave 斜纹.
weaver 
n  1 person whose job is weaving cloth 织布工.  2 (also `weaver-bird) tropical bird that makes its nest by tightly weaving together leaves, grass, twigs, etc 织布鸟（产於热带）.
web
/ web; wZb/ n  1 network of fine threads spun by a spider or some other spinning creature （蜘蛛等动物结的）网: a spider's web 蜘蛛网. =>illus at spider 见spider插图. Cf 参看 cobweb.  2 (usu fig 通常作比喻) complex series or network 错综复杂的事物或网络: a web of deceit, lies, intrigue, etc 一整套骗术、 谎话、 诡计等.3 piece of skin joining together the toes of some birds and animals that swim, eg ducks, geese, frogs, etc 蹼（如鸭、 鹅、 蛙等的）.  4 large roll of paper for printing on 卷筒纸.
webbed 
adj (of the foot of a bird or an animal) having the toes joined by webs （指鸟兽的足）有蹼的.
web-footed, ,web-toed 
adjs (of a bird or an animal) having the toes joined by webs （指鸟兽）有蹼的.
webbing
/ 5webIN; `wZbIN/ n [U] strong bands of woven fabric used in upholstery, for binding the edges of carpets and for making belts, etc 结实的带状织物（用作家具装饰、 地毯边、 带子等）.
wed
/ wed; wZd/ v (pt, pp wedded or wed) [I, Tn] (dated or journalism 旧或新闻) (not in the continuous tenses 不用於进行时态) marry 结婚; 娶; 嫁: Rock star to wed top model, eg as a headline 摇滚乐名星与名模儿联姻（如标题字样）.
wedded 
adj [pred 作表语] ~ to sth (fml 文)  1 united or combined with sth 与某事物结合: beauty wedded to simplicity 朴素的美.  2 unable to give sth up; devoted to sth 不能放弃某事物; 致力於某事物: He is wedded to his work. 他专心致志於工作. * She is wedded to her opinions and nothing will change her. 她坚持己见决不动摇.
Wed (also Weds) 
abbr 缩写 = Wednesday: Wed 4 May  5月4日星期三.
wedding
/ 5wedIN; `wZdIN/ n  1 marriage ceremony (and the party which usually follows it) 婚礼; 结婚庆典: There will be a wedding in the village church on Saturday. 星期六村里教堂将举行婚礼. * We have been invited to their daughter's wedding. 他们邀请我们参加他们女儿的婚礼. * [attrib 作定语] a wedding anniversary, dress, guest, invitation, present 结婚周年纪念、 婚礼女用长服、 婚礼宾客、 婚礼请帖、 结婚礼品.  2 (idm 习语) a shotgun wedding => shotgun (shot1).
wedding breakfast 
special meal for the bride and bridegroom and their relatives, friends, etc after a marriage ceremony 婚宴.
wedding-cake 
n [C, U] iced cake, often with several tiers, that is cut up and eaten at a wedding, with pieces also being sent to absent friends 结婚蛋糕.
wedding-ring 
n ring that is placed on the bride's (and sometimes the groom's) finger during a marriage ceremony and worn afterwards to show that the wearer is married 结婚戒指: In Britain, wedding-rings are worn on the third finger of the left hand. 在英国, 结婚戒指戴在左手无名指上.
wedge
/ wedV; wZdV/ n  1 (a) piece of wood or metal that is thick at one end and narrows at the other to a sharp edge, used eg to split wood or rock, to widen an opening or to keep things apart 劈; 尖劈; 楔子. (b) thing shaped like or used as a wedge 形状或用途似尖劈之物: a wedge of cake, cheese, etc, ie a piece cut from a large round cake, cheese, etc 一角蛋糕、 乾酪等.  2 (idm 习语) drive a wedge between A and B => drive1. the thin end of the wedge => thin.
wedge 
v  1 [Tn, Cn.a] fix (sth) firmly or force (sth) apart using a wedge 用楔子　牢; 用尖劈劈开: The window doesn't stay closed unless you wedge it. 这扇窗户关不严, 得用楔子　上了. * wedge a door open 用楔子抵住门让门敞开.  2 [Tn.pr, Tn.p] pack or thrust (sth/sb/oneself) tightly into a space 将（某物[某人]）塞入或插入某空间: wedge packing material into the spaces round the vase 用填料把花瓶周围楦好 * I was so tightly wedged between two other passengers, I couldn't get off the bus. 我紧紧夹在两个乘客中间下不了公共汽车了.
wedlock
/ 5wedlCk; `wZdlBk/ n [U] (fml or law 文或律) state of being married 已婚状况: born out of wedlock, ie illegitimate 非婚生的.
Wednesday
/ 5wenzdI; `wZnzdI/ n [U, C] (abbrs 缩写 Wed, Weds) the fourth day of the week, next after Tuesday 星期三. For the uses of Wednesday see the examples at Monday. 关於 Wednesday 的用法见 Monday 词条中的示例.
wee
/ wi:; wi/ adj  1 (esp Scot 尤用於苏格兰) little 小的: the poor wee fellow 可怜的小家伙.  2 (infml 口) very small; tiny 很小的; 极小的: I'll have a wee drop of cream in my coffee. 我要在咖啡里放一丁点儿奶油. * I'm a wee bit worried about him. 我对他有些担心. * We'll be a wee bit late, I'm afraid. 我看我们有点儿晚了.
wee
/ wi:; wi/ (also wee-wee / 5wi:wi:; `wiwi/) n [C, U] (infml 口) (used by or when talking to young children 儿语) urine; urinating 尿; 撒尿: do (a) wee-wee 尿尿.
wee (also wee-wee) 
v (pt (wee-)weed) [I] urinate 撒尿.
weed
/ wi:d; wid/ n  1 (a) [C] wild plant growing where it is not wanted, esp among crops or garden plants 野草,杂草（尤指庄稼地里的或园中的）: The garden is overgrown with weeds. 这个园子里长了许多野草. * She spent the afternoon pulling up the weeds in the flowerbeds. 她用整个下午的时间拔除花坛中的杂草. (b) [U] any of several plants without flowers that grow in water and form a green, floating mass 水草: The pond is full of weed. 这个池塘里长满了水草.  2 [C] (infml derog 口, 贬) (a) thin weak-looking person 瘦弱的人. (b) person who has a weak character 懦弱的人: Don't be such a weed! 别这麽懦弱!  3 (infml 口) (a) [sing] (usu 通常作 the weed) (dated or joc 旧或谑) tobacco or cigarettes 烟草; 香烟: I wish I could give up the weed, ie stop smoking. 但愿我能把烟戒掉. (b) [U] marijuana 大麻烟.
weed 
v  1 [I, Tn] take out weeds from (the ground) 除去（地面）的杂草: I've been busy weeding (in) the garden.我一直在园子里忙著除杂草.  2 (phr v) weed sth/sb out remove or get rid of (people or things that are not wanted) from amongst others that are valuable 除去,剔除, 淘汰（不需要的人或物）: weed out the weakest saplings 摘除最差的树苗 * weed out the herd, ie get rid of inferior animals 剔除兽群中的不好的 * The new conductor started by weeding out the weaker players in the orchestra. 管弦乐队新来的指挥一上任就先把较差的演奏人员清除出去了.
weedy 
adj (-ier, -iest) (a) full of or overgrown with weeds (weed 1a) 多杂草的; 长满野草的. (b) (infml derog 口, 贬) thin and weak-looking 瘦弱的: a weedy young man 瘦弱的年轻男子.
weed-killer 
n [C, U] substance that destroys weeds 除草剂; 除莠剂: a systematic weed-killer 分类除草剂.
weed
/ wi:d; wid/ n  1 (a) [C] wild plant growing where it is not wanted, esp among crops or garden plants 野草,杂草（尤指庄稼地里的或园中的）: The garden is overgrown with weeds. 这个园子里长了许多野草. * She spent the afternoon pulling up the weeds in the flowerbeds. 她用整个下午的时间拔除花坛中的杂草. (b) [U] any of several plants without flowers that grow in water and form a green, floating mass 水草: The pond is full of weed. 这个池塘里长满了水草.  2 [C] (infml derog 口, 贬) (a) thin weak-looking person 瘦弱的人. (b) person who has a weak character 懦弱的人: Don't be such a weed! 别这麽懦弱!  3 (infml 口) (a) [sing] (usu 通常作 the weed) (dated or joc 旧或谑) tobacco or cigarettes 烟草; 香烟: I wish I could give up the weed, ie stop smoking. 但愿我能把烟戒掉. (b) [U] marijuana 大麻烟.
weed 
v  1 [I, Tn] take out weeds from (the ground) 除去（地面）的杂草: I've been busy weeding (in) the garden.我一直在园子里忙著除杂草.  2 (phr v) weed sth/sb out remove or get rid of (people or things that are not wanted) from amongst others that are valuable 除去,剔除, 淘汰（不需要的人或物）: weed out the weakest saplings 摘除最差的树苗 * weed out the herd, ie get rid of inferior animals 剔除兽群中的不好的 * The new conductor started by weeding out the weaker players in the orchestra. 管弦乐队新来的指挥一上任就先把较差的演奏人员清除出去了.
weedy 
adj (-ier, -iest) (a) full of or overgrown with weeds (weed 1a) 多杂草的; 长满野草的. (b) (infml derog 口, 贬) thin and weak-looking 瘦弱的: a weedy young man 瘦弱的年轻男子.
weed-killer 
n [C, U] substance that destroys weeds 除草剂; 除莠剂: a systematic weed-killer 分类除草剂.
weeds
/ wi:dz; widz/ n [pl] black clothes worn (esp by a widow) to show that one is mourning sb who has died （黑色的）丧服（尤指寡妇穿的）.
week
/ wi:k; wik/ n  1 (a) period of seven days, usu reckoned from midnight on Saturday 星期, 周（通常从星期六午夜算起）: last, next, this, etc week 上、 下、 本...星期 * What day of the week was 2 July last year? 去年7月2日是星期几? * early next week 下周初 * at the end of last week 上周末 * Sunday is the first day of the week. 星期日是一个星期的第一天. * He comes to see us once a week. 他每星期来看我们一次. (b) any period of seven days 七天的时间: a six weeks' holiday 六周的假期 * a week ago today, ie seven days ago 一星期前的今天 * three weeks ago yesterday, ie twenty-two days ago 三周前的昨天 * They are going on holiday for two weeks. 他们要度假两周. * I shall be away for no more than a week. 我离开不超过一个星期.  2 (a) the six days apart from Sunday （除星期日以外的）六天: During the week, the road is very busy but there is very little traffic on Sundays. 从星期一到星期六, 这条路一直川流不息, 但是星期日没什麽车辆来往. (b) the five days other than Saturday and Sunday （除星期六和星期日以外的）五天: They live in London during the week and go to the country at the weekend. 他们从星期一到星期五都住在伦敦, 周末到郊外去. * They never have time to go to the cinema during the week. 他们从星期一到星期五从来都没有时间去看电影. (c) period in a week when one works 一星期工作的时间: a 35-hour week 35小时的工作周 * The government is introducing a shorter working week. 政府新采用减少每周工作时间的制度. * How many lessons are there in the school week? 学校里每星期有多少节课?  3 (idm 习语) this day week => day. today, tomorrow, Monday, etc `week seven days after today, tomorrow, Monday, etc 一个星期後的今天、 明天、 那个星期一...; 即将到来的星期x之後的那个星期x: Monday week 下下星期一 * Friday week 下星期五. ,week after `week (infml 口) continuously for many weeks 一个星期又一个星期; 一连数周: Week after week the drought continued. 乾旱持续了许多星期. week ,in, week `out every week without exception 每个星期（都）; 每周均无例外: Every Sunday, week in, week out, she writes to her parents. 她每个星期日都给她父母写信. a ,week last `Monday,`yesterday, etc seven days before last Monday, yesterday, etc 一个星期前的那个星期一、 昨天...: It was a week yesterday (that) we heard the news. 我们是在八天前听到这个消息的.
weekly 
adj, adv (occurring, payable, published, etc) once a week or every week 每星期（的）; 每周（发生、 支付、 出版等）一次（的）: weekly payments 每星期支付的款项 * a weekly wage of 100 周薪100英镑 * a weekly shopping trip 每周一次购物之行 * Wages are paid weekly.工资每星期支付一次. * The machine must be checked weekly. 这机器必须每星期检查一次.  n newspaper or magazine that is published once a week 周报; 周刊.
weekday 
/ -deI; -9de/ n any day except Sunday （除星期日以外的）任何一天: The library is open on weekdays only. 这个图书馆星期一至星期六都开放. * Weekdays are always busy here. 这里除星期天以外每天都很忙. * [attrib 作定语] weekday opening times 除星期日以外的每日开放时间.
weekend (US `weekend) 
n (a) Saturday and Sunday星期六和星期日: The office is closed at the weekend. 这个办事处星期六和星期日不办公. * He has to work (at) weekends. 他须在星期六和星期日工作. (b) Saturday and Sunday or a slightly longer period as a holiday or rest 星期六和星期日或稍长些的时间（作为假日或休息时间）: a weekend in the country 在乡村度过的星期五晚上至星期一早晨 * spend the weekend at home 在家中度过星期六和星期日 * [attrib 作定语] a weekend house, visit 星期六和星期日的度假用房、 访问.  v [Ipr, Ip] (esp in the continuous tenses 尤用於进行时态) make a weekend holiday or visit 星期六和星期日度假或访问、 做客等: They're weekending at the seaside. 他们从星期五晚上至星期一早晨都在海滨. weekender n person who spends the weekend away from home; weekend visitor 离家度过星期六和星期日的人; 星期六和星期日的客人: Many of the cottages in the village are now owned by weekenders. 现在这个村里许多农舍其房主都是专来度过星期六和星期日的人.
weeny
/ 5wi:nI; `winI/ adj (-ier, -iest) (infml 口) tiny 极小的. Cf 参看 teeny.
weep
/ wi:p; wip/ v (pt, pp wept / wept; wZpt/) (fml 文)  1 (a) [I, Ipr, It] ~ (for/over sb/sth) shed tears; cry 流泪; 哭泣: The sight made me want to weep. 我见到这种情形真想痛哭一场. * weep for joy 喜极而泣 * a mother weeping over the death of her child 为孩子之死而哭泣的妇女 * She wept to see him in such a state. 她一见他那种情形簌簌泪下. (b) [Tn] shed (tears) 流（泪）: weep tears of joy 流出喜悦的眼泪. =>Usage at cry1 用法见cry1.  2 [I] (esp of a wound) shed or ooze moisture, esp pus （尤指伤口）流出或渗出液体（尤指脓）: The cut is no longer weeping and is starting to heal. 伤口已不流脓, 渐渐愈合了.
weep 
n [sing] period of weeping 一阵哭泣: A good weep would probably make you feel better. 你痛痛快快哭上阵也许就好受些了.
weeping 
adj [attrib 作定语] (of certain trees) having branches that droop （指某些树）有下垂枝条的: a weeping birch, willow, etc 枝条下垂的桦树、 垂柳.
weepy 
adj (-ier, -iest) (a) inclined to weep; tearful 要哭的; 动不动就哭的; 含泪的: She is still feeling weepy. 她仍觉得想哭. (b) (of a film, story, etc) tending to make one weep; sentimental （指影片、 故事等）催人泪下的, 伤感的: a weepy ending 使人落泪的结局.
weevil
/ 5wi:vl; `wivl/ n type of small beetle with a hard shell that feeds on grain, nuts and other seeds, and destroys crops 象甲（小甲虫, 吃谷物、 坚果等, 为害作物）.
wef
/ 9dQblju: i: 5ef; 9dQbljJ i `Zf/ abbr 缩写 = (esp commerce 尤用於商业) with effect from 自...起生效: wef 1 May 1986 自1986年5月1日起生效.
weft
/ weft; wZft/ n the weft [sing] (in weaving) threads taken crosswise over and under the lengthwise threads of the warp （纺织）纬纱, 纬线. =>illus at weave 见 weave 插图.
weigh
/ weI; we/ v  1 [Tn] measure how heavy (sth) is by means of scales, a balance, etc 称（某物）的重量: He weighed himself on the bathroom scales. 他在浴室的磅秤上称体重. * The load must be weighed before it is put in the washing-machine. 要洗的衣物须称过重量再放入洗衣机中. * He weighed the stone in his hand, ie estimated how heavy it was by holding it. 他用手掂了掂这块石头的重量.  2 [Ln] show a certain measure when put on scales, etc 测出重量: She weighs 60 kilos. 她体重为60公斤. * How much do you weigh? ie How heavy are you? 你体重多少? * This piece of meat weighs four pounds. 这 块肉重四磅.  3 (a) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (with/against sth) consider carefully the relative value or importance of sth 仔细考虑某事物的相对价值或重要性等; 权衡; 斟酌: weigh one plan against another 比较一计画与另一计画的优劣 * weighing the pros and cons 权衡正反两方面的意见 * weigh the advantages of the operation against the risks involved 仔细考虑做这种手术的好处与危险. (b) [Tn, Tn.p] ~ sth (up) consider sth carefully 仔细考虑某事物: weigh (up) the consequences of an action慎重考虑一行动的後果 * weigh up one's chances of success琢磨成功的可能性.  4 [Ipr] ~ (with sb) (against sb/sth) be considered important (by sb) when sb/sth is being judged （评定某人[某事物]时）被（某人）认为重要: His criminal record weighed heavily against him (with the jury). （陪审团）认为他的前科关系重大. * Her past achievements weighed in her favour as a candidate. 她已往的成就对她这个候选人很有利.  5 (idm 习语) weigh `anchor raise the anchor of a ship at the start of a voyage, etc 起锚. weigh the `evidence consider the relative value of the evidence for and against sb/sth 考虑一证据对某人[某事物]的相对价值. weigh a `ton (infml 口) be very heavy 非常沉重: These cases weigh a ton  what have you got in them? 这些箱子非常重--你在里面放了什麽了? weigh one's `words choose carefully words that express exactly what one means 斟酌词句; 推敲: I must weigh my words to avoid any misunderstanding. 我须字斟句酌免生误解.  6 (phr v)weigh sb down make sb feel anxious or depressed 使某人感到忧虑或沮丧: weighed down by worry and overwork 因焦虑和过度劳累而情绪低落 * The responsibilities of the job are weighing her down. 她工作责任很重把她压得无精打采. weigh sb/sth down make sb/sth bend or sag 将某人[某物]压弯或压下: The porter was weighed down by all the luggage. 搬运工扛著这些行李压得直不起腰来. * The branches were weighed down with ripe apples. 苹果成熟了把树枝都压弯了. weigh in (at sth) (of a jockey, boxer, etc) be weighed before a race, boxing match, etc （指骑手、 拳击手等）赛前测体重: He weighed in at several pounds below the limit. 他赛前量体重比规定限度少几磅. weigh in (with sth) (infml 口) join in a discussion, an argument, etc by saying sth important or convincing; contribute confidently （在讨论、 辩论等时）提出重要的或令人信服的意见; 自信地提出看法: At that point, the chairman weighed in with a strong defence of company policy. 这时, 主席发言有理有据地维护了公司的政策. weigh on sb/sth make (sb/sb's mind, etc) anxious 使（某人[某人的精神]等）忧虑: The responsibilities weigh (heavily) on him. 他责任重大感到心情沉重. * It's been weighing on my mind for days whether to tell her or not. 我这几天心烦意乱, 不知道应该不应告诉她. weigh sth out measure a quantity of sth by weight 称出指定重量的某物: weigh out a kilo of tomatoes 称出一公斤西红柿 * Weigh out all the ingredients before you start making the cake. 在动手做蛋糕之前先要把配料都量好.
weighbridge 
n weighing-machine with a platform set into the road, onto which vehicles can be driven to be weighed 地秤; 地磅.
weigh-in 
n (pl -ins) (usu sing 通常作单数) check on the weight of a boxer, jockey, etc, made just before a fight, race, etc （拳赛、 赛马等之前, 对拳击手、 骑手的）量体重.
weighing-machine 
n machine for weighing people or things that are too heavy to be weighed on a simple balance 称量机.
weighing-scale 
n balance used for weighing 秤; 台秤; 秤盘; 天平.
troy weight
/ 5trRI weIt; `trRI 9wet/ British system of weights used for gold, silver and jewels, in which 1 pound = 12 ounces or 5760 grains （英国的）金衡, 金衡制（金、 银、 珠宝的衡量制, 每金衡磅等於12金衡盎司或5760金衡格令）.
weight
/ weIt; wet/ n  1 [U] degree of heaviness of a thing, esp as measured on a balance, weighing-machine, etc and expressed according to a particular system of measuring (eg kilos, tons, etc) 重量; 分量: Bananas are usually sold by weight. 香蕉通常按重量卖. * That man is twice my weight, ie is twice as heavy as I am. 那个男子的体重比我重一倍. * Her weight has increased to 70 kilos. 她的体重增加到了70公斤. * The two boys are (of) the same weight. 那两个男孩体重相同. * He has grown both in height and weight. 他身高和体重都增加了. =>App 4, 5 见附录4、 5.  2 [U] quality of being heavy 重（的特性）: Lead is often used because of its weight. 铅因其重而常派上用场. * The weight of the overcoat made it uncomfortable to wear. 这件大衣很重, 穿著不舒服.  3 [U] (physics 物) amount of force with which a body is drawn downwards by gravity 重力; 地心引力.  4 [C, U] unit or system of units by which weight is measured and expressed 重量单位: tables of weights and measures 度量衡表 * avoirdupois/troy weight 常衡[金衡]制. => App 5 见附录5.  5 [C] (a) piece of metal of a known heaviness, used with scales for weighing things 砝码; 秤锤; 秤砣: a 2lb weight 两磅重的砝码. (b) heavy object, esp one used to bring or keep sth down 重物（尤指用以压住或坠住他物的）: a clock worked by weights 靠钟锤走动的钟 * a `paperweight, ie for keeping papers in place 镇纸 * The dressmaker put small weights in the hem of the dress. 那裁缝把小块重物缝进连衣裙的下摆里. * The doctor said he must not lift heavy weights. 医生说他切不可抬重物.  6 [sing] ~ (of sth) (a) load to be supported （需支撑的）负荷: The pillars have to support the weight of the roof. 这些柱子须承受屋顶的重量. * The weight of the water from the burst pipe caused the ceiling to collapse. 水管破裂流出很多水把天花板压塌了. (b) (fig 比喻) burden of responsibility or worry 责任的重担; 思想负担: The full weight of decision-making falls on her. 决策的重任全落在她的肩上了.  7 [U] (degree of) importance, seriousness or influence 重要性、 严重性或影响力（的程度）: arguments of great weight 事关重大的争论 * Recent events give added weight to their campaign. 最近发生的事情更增加了他们那运动的影响力. * The jury were convinced by the weight of the evidence against her. 陪审团认为指控她有罪的证据很充分.  8 (idm 习语) be/take a load/weight off sb's mind => mind. carry weight => carry. lose/take off `weight (of a person) become less heavy; slim （指人）减轻体重, 变苗条. ,over/,under `weight too heavy/not heavy enough 过重[过轻]. pull one's weight => pull2. put on weight (of a person) become heavier; grow fat （指人）增加体重, 长胖: He's put on a lot of weight since he gave up smoking. 他戒烟後体重增加了许多. take the `weight off one's feet (infml 口) sit down 坐下. throw one's weight about/around (infml口) behave in an aggressively arrogant way 盛气凌人;逞威风. weight of `numbers combined weight, strength, influence, etc of a group which is larger than another 集体的重量、 力量、 影响等结合起来可敌得过对方: They won the argument by sheer weight of numbers. 他们纯靠人多势众在争论中获胜. worth one's/its weight in gold => worth.
weightless 
adj having no weight, or with no weight relative to one's/its surroundings because of the absence of gravity 无重量的; 失重的. 
weightlessness 
n [U]: become accustomed to weightlessness in a spacecraft 已适应宇宙飞船中的失重状态.
weighty 
adj (-ier, -iest)  1 (a) having great weight; heavy 重的; 沉重的. (b) burdensome 繁重的.  2 showing or requiring serious thought; important or influential 慎重的; 需认真考虑的; 重要的; 有影响的: weighty arguments, decisions, matters 重要的论据、 决定、 事情. 
weightily
/-IlI; -ElI/ adv. 
weightiness 
n [U].
weight-lifting 
n [U] lifting heavy objects as a sport or as exercise 举重. 
weight-lifter 
n person who does weight-lifting 举重运动员.
weight
/ weIt; wet/ v  1 (a) [Tn] attach a weight to (sth)在（某物）上加重量. (b) [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] ~ sth (down)(with sth) hold sth down with a weight1(5b) or weights 在某物上加重物使之向下: The net is weighted to keep it below the surface of the water. 这个网加了坠因而可没入水面以下. (c) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (with sth) make sth heavier 使某物重些: The stick had been weighted with lead. 这条棍子灌了铅增加了分量.  2 [Tn] treat (a fabric) with a mineral substance to make it heavier 用矿物质处理（织物）（使之加重）: weighted silk 经加重处理的丝绸.  3 [Tn.pr esp passive 尤用於被动语态] plan or organize (sth) in a way that favours a particular person or group; bias 计画或组织（某事物）使之偏向某人或某集体; 偏袒: a law weighted against/towards/in favour of those owning land 对土地持有者不利的[有利的/偏袒的]法规.  4 (phr v) weight sb down (with sth) burden sb 给某人加负担; 使某人负重: She was weighted down with parcels. 她携带著沉重的包裹.
weighting 
n [U] (esp Brit) extra pay or allowances given in special cases, eg to people working in cities because of the higher cost of living there （在特殊情况下的）额外补贴或津贴（如发给在生活费用高的城市工作的人的）: [attrib 作定语] a London weighting allowance 给在伦敦工作的人的额外津贴.
weir
/ wIE(r); wIr/ n  1 wall or barrier built across a river in order to control or divert the flow of water 堰; 拦河坝.  2 fence made of stakes or branches put across a stream in order to make a pool where fish may be caught 鱼簖.
weird
/ wIEd; wIrd/ adj (-er, -est)  1 (frightening because it is) unnatural, uncanny or strange 不自然的、 怪异的或奇怪的（因而可怕的）: Weird shrieks were heard in the darkness. 在黑暗中听见离奇的尖叫声.  2 (infml often derog 口, 常作贬义) unconventional, unusual or bizarre 非传统的; 不寻常的; 古怪的: weird clothes, hairstyles, taste 古怪的衣物、 发型、 口味 * I found some of her poems a bit weird. 我觉得她的诗有的有点儿怪.
weirdly 
adv.
weirdness 
n [U].
weirdo 
/ 5wIEdEU; `wIrdo/ (pl ~s / -EUz; -oz/) (also weirdie / 5wIEdI; `wIrdI/) n (infml usu derog 口, 通常作贬义) person who behaves, dresses, etc in a bizarre or an unconventional way; eccentric person （行为、 衣著等）奇怪的人, 古怪的人.
welcome
/ 5welkEm; `wZlkEm/ adj  1 received with or giving pleasure 受欢迎的; 令人愉快的: a welcome change, relief, rest, sight, visitor 可喜的变化、 及时的救助、 巴不得的休息、 悦目的景象、 受欢迎的客人 * welcome news 好消息 * Your offer of a loan is extremely welcome just now. 你提供这笔贷款是解救燃眉之急. * We had the feeling that we were not welcome at the meeting. 我们感到人家不欢迎我们到会.  2 [pred 作表语] ~ to sth/to do sth (a) freely permitted to take sth or to do sth 可随意取用某物或做某事: You are welcome to use/to the use of my car any time. 你不必客气可随时用我的汽车. * She's welcome to stay here whenever she likes. 欢迎她随时到这里来住. * You are welcome to any books you would like to borrow. 你想借什麽书就随便借好了. (b) (ironic 反语) freely permitted to have sth or to do sth because the speaker does not want to have it or to do it 可随意取用某物或做某事（因是说话的人不想要的或不想做的）: If anyone thinks he can do this job any better, he's welcome to it/to try! ie I'll gladly let him do it. 谁要是能把这件事做得更好, 谁就来做[试试]! （我乐不得别人来做呢.） * As far as I'm concerned, if it's my desk she wants, she's welcome to it! 假若她想要的是我的办公桌, 她尽管拿走, 我还求之不得呢!  3 (idm 习语) make sb `welcomemake sb feel that he is welcome; receive sb hospitably 使某人感到受欢迎; 款待某人. you're `welcome (used as a polite reply to thanks 用作答谢的客套话) there is no need to thank me 不用谢; 别客气.
welcome 
interj (greeting used by a person who is already in a place to one who is arriving 迎接时用的招呼语): Welcome! Come in and meet my parents. 欢迎、 欢迎! 进来见见我的父母. * Welcome back/home! 欢迎归来! * Welcome on board! 欢迎各位乘坐本次航班! * Welcome to England! 欢迎您来到英国!
welcome 
n  1 greeting or reception, esp a kind or glad one; saying `welcome' 招呼, 接待, 招待（尤指亲切的或热情的）; 说｀欢迎＇: an enthusiastic, a hearty, a warm, etc welcome 热情的、 衷心的、 热烈的...欢迎 * The victorious team were given a tumultuous welcome when they arrived home. 凯旋的队受到热烈的欢迎. * She was touched by the warmth of their welcome. 他们热情欢迎她, 她深受感动.  2 (idm 习语) outstay/overstay one's `welcomestay too long as a guest, causing inconvenience or annoyance to one's host 做客时间过久使主人不便或烦恼.
welcome 
v  1 [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] greet (sb) on his arrival 欢迎, 迎接（某人）: a welcoming smile 欢迎的微笑 * We were welcomed at the door by the children. 我们一到门口, 孩子就都来欢迎我们. * She welcomed the visitors warmly. 她热情地迎接客人. * It is a pleasure to welcome you (back) on the show. 热烈欢迎您（回）来演出.  2 [Tn] (a) show or feel pleasure or satisfaction at (sth) 对（某事物）表示或感到愉快或满意: The changes were welcomed by everybody. 这些变动皆大欢喜. * We welcome the opportunity to express our gratitude. 我们能有机会表示谢意十分高兴. (b) react to (sth) in the specified manner 对（某事物）做出某种反应: welcome the news with amazement, indifference, enthusiasm, etc 对这一消息表示惊奇、 无动於衷、 很感兴趣等 * welcome a suggestion coldly, enthusiastically, warmly, etc 冷淡地、 热情地、 热心地...对待一项建议.
weld
/ weld; wZld/ v  1 (a) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ A and B (together); ~ A (on) to B join (pieces of metal) by hammering or pressing (usu when the metal is softened by heat) or fuse them by using an oxy-acetylene flame or an electric arc 锻焊, 焊接（金属物）: weld the pieces of a broken axle 焊接断轴 * weld parts together 把零件锻焊在一起 * The car has had a new wing welded on. 这辆汽车焊上了一个新的翼子板. (b) [Tn] make (sth) by joining pieces of metal in this way 用锻焊法或焊接法制造（某物）. (c) [I] (of iron, etc) be capable of being welded （指铁等）能被锻焊或焊接: Some metals weld better than others. 有的金属容易焊, 有的不容易焊.  2 [Tn.pr] ~ sb/sth into sth (fig 比喻) unite (people or things) into an effective whole 将（人或事物）结合起来: weld a bunch of untrained recruits into an efficient fighting force 把未经训练的一群新兵组织成有战斗力的部队. Cf 参看 forge2 1.
weld 
n joint made by welding 锻焊处; 焊接点.
welder 
n person whose job is making welded joints (eg in a car factory) 焊工.
welfare
/ 5welfeE(r); `wZl9fZr/ n [U]  1 good health, happiness, prosperity, etc of a person or group （个人或集体的）健康、 幸福、 繁荣等: Parents are responsible for the welfare of their children. 父母要对子女的幸福负责.* the welfare of the nation 国家的繁荣昌盛 * We are concerned about his welfare. 我们关心他的健康.  2 care for the health, safety, etc of a particular group （对某群体的健康、 安全等的）关心, 照顾, 福利: child/infant welfare 儿童[幼儿]福利 * [attrib 作定语] a child welfare clinic 儿童保健医院.  3 (US) (Brit social security) money paid by the State to those in need, eg because they are unemployed, disabled, etc （政府发放的）福利救济金（如对失业、 伤残人士的）. Cf 参看 supplementary benefit (supplementary).
welfare state 
(often 常作 the ,Welfare `State) (country that has a) system of ensuring the welfare of its citizens by means of social services (eg pensions, family allowances, free medical care, etc) provided by the State 福利国家, 福利制度（如政府向公民提供养老金、 家庭津贴、 公费医疗等）.
welfare work 
(a) organized efforts to ensure the welfare of a group of people (eg employees in a factory, the poor, the disabled, etc) 福利工作（如为工厂职工、 穷人、 伤残人士等服务的）. (b) (US) social work 社会福利工作. `welfare worker.
artesian well
/ B:9ti:zIEn 5wel; ?@ B:r5ti:Vn; `Br9tiVEn`wZl/ vertically drilled hole in the ground through which a steady supply of water rises to the surface by natural pressure 自流井; 喷水井.
well
/ wel; wZl/ n  1 (a) shaft dug in the ground, usu lined with brick or stone, for obtaining water from an underground source 井; 水井: dig/drive/sink a well 挖[凿/掘]井 * The villagers get their water from a well. 该村村民吃井水. * [attrib 作定语] well water 井水. (b) = oil well (oil).  2 enclosed space like the shaft of a well, eg one in a building from roof to basement that contains a staircase or lift 似井的空间（如建筑物中的楼梯或电梯通道）.  3 (a) (dated except in place-names 旧,现仅用於地名) spring or fountain 泉: Tunbridge Wells 坦布里奇韦尔斯. (b) ~ of sth (dated fml fig 旧, 文, 比喻) source of sth 某事物的源泉或来源: a well of information 信息的来源.  4 (Brit) (in a lawcourt) space in front of the judge where lawyers sit, separated from the rest of the court by a railing （法庭中的）律师席（位於法官对面, 有栏杆与其他部分相隔）.
well 
v  1 [Ipr, Ip] ~ (out/up) flow or rise like water from a well （像泉水般）流出, 涌出, 喷出: Blood was welling(out) from the wound. 鲜血从伤口中流出. * Tears welled up in her eyes. 她泪盈於睫. * Anger was welling up in him. 他怒火中烧.  2 (phr v) well over overflow 流出; 泛滥.
well-head (also `well-spring) 
n source of a spring or fountain 泉源.
well
/ wel; wZl/ adj (compar better / 5betE(r); `bZtL/, superl best / best; bZst/)  1 [usu pred 通常作表语] in good health 健康: be, feel, get, look, etc well 身体好、 觉得身体好、 康复、 气色好 * Are you quite well? 你身体很 好吧? * Is she well enough to travel? 她身体康复, 能够旅行了吗? * I'm better now, thank you. 我现在好些了, 多谢您关心. * He's not a well man. 他身体不好. =>Usage at healthy 用法见healthy.  2 [pred 作表语] in a satisfactory state or position 满意; 满足: (saying 谚) All's well that ends well. 结局好就算一切都好. * We're very well where we are. 我们处境很好. * It seems that all is not well at home. 看来家中并非事事如意.  3 [pred 作表语] advisable or desirable 可取; 相宜: It would be well to start early. 最好早点儿动身.  4 (idm 习语) ,all very `well (for sb)... (infml ironic 口, 反语) (used to indicate that one is not happy, satisfied or in agreement with what sb has said or done 用以表示不悦、 不满或不同意): It's all very well (for `you) to suggest a skiing holiday, but I'm the one who will have to pay for it. 你提议假日滑雪倒是不错, 可付钱的却是我. ,all well and `good (infml 口) satisfactory (though other things may not be satisfactory) 好倒是好（但也有不如意处）: The job's done  that's all well and good  but what about the bonus we were promised? 工作完成了--好倒是好--但是答应给我们的奖金给不给? (just) as `well (to do sth) prudent or appropriate 倒也不错; 也相宜: It would be (just) as well to phone and say we will be late. 还是打个电话说我们得迟到比较好.
well
/ wel; wZl/ adv (compar better / 5betE(r); `bZtL/, superl best / best; bZst/)  1 (usu placed after the v, and after the direct object if the v is transitive 通常置於动词之後, 若是及物动词则置於直接宾语之後) (a) in a good, right or satisfactory manner 好; 对; 满意地: The children behaved well/were well-behaved. 孩子都表现得很好. * She speaks English very well. 她英语说得很好. * The conference was organized very well. 大会组织得很好. * I can read well enough without glasses. 我不戴眼镜也能看得很清楚. * Well done, played, run, etc! ie cries expressing admiration, congratulations, etc 干得、 演得、 跑得...好! * I hope everything is going well (ie is satisfactory) with you. 愿你事事如意. * Things didn't go well for us at first, but everything is fine now. 我们起初不很顺利, 现一切都好了. * Do these colours go well together (ie harmonize with each other)? 这些颜色配在一起协调吗? * The plan didn't work out very well. 这一计画实行起来不大满意. * Investing in industry is money well spent. 钱投资在工业上是正确的. Cf 参看 ill1 1. (b) in a kind manner 和蔼地; 友好地: They treated me very well. 他们待我很好. Cf 参看 ill1 2. (c) thoroughly, completely or carefully 彻底地; 完全地; 仔细地: Shake the mixture well. 把这个混合物充分摇匀. * Read the document well before you sign it. 仔细审阅文件後方可签字. * The pan must be dried well before you put it away. 这个锅用後要彻底擦乾方可收起. * His shoes were always well polished. 他的鞋总是擦得乾乾净净. * She doesn't know him very well. 她不十分了解他. * I'm well (ie fully) able to manage on my own. 我完全能够独自处理.  2 with praise or approval 夸奖地; 称赞地: speak/think well of sb 称赞[钦佩]某人.  3 (after can, could, may, might 用於can、 could、 may、 might之後) justifiably, reasonably or probably 有理由地; 合理地; 可能地: You may well be right. 很可能是你对. * I might well consider it later. 我也可能以後再考虑考虑. * I can't very well leave now. 我现在离开不大合适. * I couldn't very well refuse to help them, could I? 我不帮助他们说不过去吧, 是不是? * `They've split up, you know.' `I can well believe it.' ｀你知道吗, 他们闹翻了.＇｀我看这是情理之中的事.＇ * It may well be that the train is delayed. 很有可能火车晚点了.  4 to a considerable extent or degree 到相当的程度: I don't know how old he is, but he looks well over/past forty. 我不知道他多少岁, 但是他看上去有四十多岁了. * She was driving at well over the speed limit. 她开车的速度远远超过了速度限制. * lean well forward/back in one's chair 坐在椅子上身体很向前[後]靠 * It was well worth waiting for. 这件事倒是很值得等待. * Temperatures are well up in the forties. 温度足有四十多度了.  5 (idm 习语) as well (as sb/sth) in addition (to sb/sth/doing sth) （除某人[某事物/做某事]外）也, 还, 而且: Are they coming as well? 他们也来吗? * He grows flowers as well as vegetables. 他既种菜也种花. * She is a talented musician as well as being a photographer. 她不但是摄影师还是个天才的音乐家. =>Usage at also 用法见also. augur well/ill for sb/sth => augur. be ,well `out of sth (infml 口) be fortunate that one is not involved in sth 幸亏没牵涉在某事中. be well up in sth be well informed about sth 对某事物消息灵通或非常熟悉: He's well up in all the latest developments in the industry. 他很熟悉这个行业中所有的最新情况. bloody well => bloody2. bode well/ill => bode. deserve well/ill of sb =>deserve. do oneself well provide oneself with comforts, luxuries, etc 生活优裕. do `well (a) be successful; prosper成功; 兴旺: Simon is doing very well at school. 西蒙的学习成绩很好. * The business is doing well. 生意十分兴隆. (b) (only in the continuous tenses 仅用於进行时态) be making a good recovery from an illness, etc 康复等情况良好: The patient is doing well. 病人身体恢复很好. * Mother and baby are doing well. 母子均平安. do well by sb treat sb generously 慷慨对待某人. do `well for oneself become successful or prosperous （个人）成功, 富裕. do well out of sb/sth make a profit out of or obtain money from sb/sth 从某人[某事物]处获得利益或金钱. do well to do sth (esp as a warning) act wisely or prudently in doing sth （尤指提醒或警告）做某事时聪明或谨慎: You would do well to remember who is paying the bill. 你最好记住是谁付的帐. * They would do well to concentrate more on their work. 他们最好认真工作. * You did well to sell when the price was high. 你趁价高卖出做得聪明. fucking well => fuck. jolly well => jolly. leave/let well a`lone not interfere with sth that is satisfactory or adequate 对感到满意或满足的事物不再触动; 维持原状: Any changes would be very difficult to make so it's better to leave well alone. 做任何改动都很困难, 还是见好就收吧. may/might (just) as well do sth in the circumstances, no harm will come from doing sth 做某事倒也无妨: Since nobody else wants the job, we might as well let him have it. 既然谁也不要这份工作,咱们不妨让他去做吧. one may/might as well be hanged/hung for a sheep as a lamb => hang1. mean well => mean1. mean well by sb => mean1. pretty much/nearly/well => pretty. promise well => promise2. speak well for sb/sth => speak. stand well with sb be in sb's favour 受某人喜爱. ,very `well (used to indicate that one agrees or obeys, esp after sb else has persuaded, ordered or requested one to do sth 用以表示同意或服从（尤指经劝说、 命令或要求後）): Very well, doctor, I'll try to take more exercise. 好吧, 大夫, 那我就尽量多锻炼锻炼吧. * Oh, very well, if you insist. 噢, 好啦, 你一定要这样就听你的吧. ,well and `truly (infml 口) completely; decisively 完全地; 果断地: By that time we were well and truly lost. 到那时, 我们完全迷路了. well aware of sth/that... fully informed or conscious 充分了解或意识到: I'm well aware of the risks. 我清楚知道其中的风险. `well away (a) having made good progress 已很有进展: By the end of the month, we'll be well away. 到本月底我们就很有成绩了. (b) (infml 口) (beginning to be) drunk or hilarious （逐渐）醉或欢闹起来. well in (with sb) (infml 口) regarded as a close friend (by sb); accepted （被某人）视为密友; 被当作自己人: She seems to be well in with the right people. 她和她应该相处的人看来十分融洽. well `off in a good position, esp financially 境况良好; （尤指）富裕: His family is not very well off. 他家不太富裕. * You don't need to look for another job  you're well off where you are. 你用不著另找工作--你现在的境况很不错了. well off for sth having plenty of sth 有很多: We're well off for storage space in the new flat. 我们的新公寓里有很多储藏东西的地方. wish sb/sth well/ill => wish.
well
(Compound adjs formed from well- + past participles are usu hyphenated when attributive but not hyphenated when predicative, except when the adj has acquired a restricted sense. 由well- +过去分词构成的复合形容词, 用作定语时通常中间有连字符, 用作表语时中间无连字符, 但这类形容词的词义有限定时仍需用连接号.)
well-advised 
adj sensible; prudent 有见识的; 审慎的:You would be well advised to (ie You ought to) reconsider your decision. 你应该把你的决定再重新考虑一下才好. * a ,well-advised `move 高招.
well-appointed 
adj having all the necessary equipment, furniture, etc 备有所需设备、 家具等的: a ,well-appointed apartment, hotel, `office, etc 设备完善的公寓、 旅馆、 办公室等.
well-balanced 
adj (of a person) sensible and emotionally stable （指人）神智清醒、 情绪稳定的: healthy, ,well-balanced `children 身心健康、 情绪稳定的儿童 * You need to be very well balanced to cope with the stress of a job like that. 做这种工作压力那麽大, 情绪非得十分稳定不可.
well-being 
n [U] state of being healthy, happy, etc 健康、 幸福等的状况: have a sense of (physical/spiritual) well-being 有（身体[精神]）健康的感觉.
well-born 
adj of an aristocratic or a socially superior family 贵族出身的; 出身高贵的.
well-bred 
adj having or showing good manners 有教养的; 有礼貌的: She was too well bred to show her disappointment. 她很有涵养, 遇到失望的事亦不形於色. Cf 参看 ill-bred (ill1).
well-built 
adj (usu approv 通常作褒义) (of a person) strong and muscular （指人）身强力壮的, 结实的.
well-connected 
adj friendly with or related to rich, influential or socially superior people 与有钱、 有势或有社会地位的人有亲友关系的.
well-disposed 
adj ~ (towards sb/sth) (a) sympathetic or friendly to (sb) 对（某人）同情的或友好的: She seemed well disposed towards us. 她看来对我们颇有好感. (b) approving (a plan, etc); ready to help 对（计画等）赞成的; 乐於帮助的: The committee are well disposed towards the idea. 委员会同意这一意见. Cf 参看 ill-disposed (ill1).
well-done 
adj (of food, esp meat) cooked thoroughly or for a long time （指食物, 尤指肉）熟透的, 烹调久的: He prefers his steak well-done. 他喜欢吃煎得熟透的牛排.
well-established 
adj existing (and operating successfully) for a long time 存在已久（且切实可行）的; 确立的: a ,well-established `firm 地位稳固的老公司 * ,well-established procedures 行之有效的老办法.
well-fed 
adj having good meals regularly 经常吃得好的: The cat looked very sleek and well fed. 这只猫毛很光滑, 看来喂得很好.
well-founded 
adj based on facts; substantiated 有事实依据的; 有根据的: ,well-founded suspicions 有根据的怀疑.
well-heeled 
adj (infml 口) rich 有钱的: a restaurant with many ,well-heeled `customers 有很多阔顾客光顾的饭馆.
well-informed 
adj having (access to) knowledge or information 有见识的; 消息灵通的: ,well-informed opinion, `quarters, `sources 有见识的看法、 消息灵通方面、 消息灵通人士.
well-intentioned 
adj intended or intending to be helpful, useful, etc 出於好心的; 善意的: She reacted angrily to my ,well-intentioned remarks. 我一番好话反而惹她生了一肚子气. * He's well-intentioned but not very good at getting things done. 他常常是好心办不出好事.
well-known 
adj known to many people; familiar or famous 众所周知的; 熟知的; 著名的.
well-meaning 
adj acting with good intentions (but often not having the desired effect) 好心的, 善意的（但常指效果未如愿）.
well-meant 
adj done, said, etc with good intentions but not having the desired effect 好心好意的（但效果未如愿）.
well-oiled 
adj (sl 俚) drunk 喝醉的.
well-preserved 
adj (a) (of an old person) not showing many signs of old age; young-looking （指老人）不显老的, 显得年轻的, 少相的. (b) (of old things) in good condition （指旧物）保存得好的: a well-preserved Greek temple 保存得很好的希腊庙宇.
well-read 
adj having read many books, and therefore very knowledgeable 书看得多的; 博学的.
well-rounded 
adj (a) (of a person's body) pleasantly plump （指人的身体）丰满的. (b) [usu attrib 通常作定语] wide and varied 广泛的; 面面俱到的: a ,well-rounded education 全面教育.
well-spoken 
adj speaking correctly or in a refined way 说得对的; 善於辞令的.
well-thought-of 
adj (of a person) respected, admired and liked （指人）受人尊敬、 钦佩、 喜爱的: He is well-thought-of in government circles. 他在政府各部门中很受敬重.
well-thumbed 
adj (of a book, etc) having its pages marked or worn, because it has been read so often （指书等）（因常翻阅）书页上有记号、 污斑或破损处的.
well-timed 
adj done, said, etc at the right time or at a suitable time 时间正好的; 适时的: Your remarks were certainly well timed. 你的话说得正是时候. * a ,well-timed inter`vention 及时的介入. Cf 参看 ill-timed (ill1).
well-to-do 
adj prosperous; wealthy 富裕的; 富有的.
well-tried 
adj often used and therefore known to be reliable 常使用而知其可靠的: a ,well-tried `method, `remedy, etc 屡试不爽的方法、 疗法等.
well-turned 
adj (fml 文) expressed elegantly 措辞高雅的: a ,well-turned `compliment, `phrase, etc 措辞优美的赞扬、 词语等.
well-versed 
adj [pred 作表语] ~ (in sth) knowing a lot (about sth); experienced 精通; 有经验: well-versed in the art of flattery 善於阿谀奉承.
well-wisher 
n person who hopes that another will be happy, successful, healthy, etc 希望别人幸福、 成功、 健康等的人: They received many letters of sympathy from well-wishers. 他们收到许多来信, 寄信人向他们表示同情和祝福.
well-worn 
adj (a) (of a phrase, etc) over-used (and therefore commonplace or trite) （指词语等）滥用的（因而陈腐的）. (b) very worn as a result of much use （因使用频繁）破旧的: a ,well-worn old `coat 穿得已破旧的大衣.
well
/ wel; wZl/ interj (esp in spoken English 尤用於口语)  1 (used to express astonishment 用以表示惊讶): Well, who would have thought it? 嗳, 谁想得到是这样啊? * Well, well ( I should never have guessed it)! 呦, 呦（--那我可决猜不著）! * Well, you `do surprise me! 哟, 你真吓了我一跳!  2 (used to express relief 用以表示宽慰): Well, thank goodness that's over! 嗳, 谢天谢地, 这件事总算过去了! * Well, here we are at last! 好啦, 我们终於到了!  3 (also oh well) (used to express resignation用以表示无可奈何): Oh well, there's nothing we can do about it. 唉, 这件事我们无能为力了. * Well, it can't be helped. 唉, 没有办法.  4 (also very well) (used to express agreement or understanding 用以表示同意或理解): Very well, then, I'll accept your offer. 好吧, 那我就接受你的好意.  5 (used when conceding a point in an argument, etc 在争论等中, 用以对某一点表示让步): Well, you may be right. 好了, 也许你说得对.  6 (used when resuming a conversation, etc or changing the subject after a pause 在交谈的停顿後, 用以接续或改换话题): Well, as I was saying,... 唉, 我刚才说的... * Well, the next day... 对了, 第二天... * Well, let's move on to the next item. 好了, 咱们谈下一个问题吧.  7 (used to express hesitation, doubt, etc 用以表示犹豫、 怀疑等): `Do you want to come?' `Well  I'm not sure.' ｀你想来吗?＇｀嗯--我还说不好.＇  8 (idm 习语) well I `never (`did)! (infml 口) (used as an exclamation of pleased or annoyed astonishment 用作喜悦的或恼怒的惊叹语).
wellington
/ 5welINtEn; `wZlINtEn/ n (also ,wellington`boot, infml 口语作 welly) (esp Brit) waterproof rubber boot, usu reaching almost to the knee 威灵顿长筒靴（通常为及膝的橡胶雨靴）: a pair of wellingtons/wellington boots 一双威灵顿长筒靴. =>illus at boot 见 boot 插图.
wellnigh
/ 5welnaI; `wZl`naI/ adv (fml or rhet 文或修辞) almost 几乎; 差不多: The task is ,wellnigh im`possible. 这项任务几乎无法完成. * The party was wellnigh over by the time we arrived. 我们到达时, 聚会差不多快结束了.
welly
/ 5welI:; `wZlI/ n (Brit infml 口) = wellington: a new pair of green wellies 一双新的绿色的威灵顿长筒靴.
Welsh
/ welF; wZlF/ adj of Wales, its people or its language 威尔士的; 威尔士人的; 威尔士语的: the Welsh coastline 威尔士海岸 * Welsh poetry 威尔士诗歌.
Welsh 
n  1 [U] Celtic language of Wales 威尔士的凯尔特语.  2 the Welsh [pl] the people of Wales 威尔士人民.
Welsh dresser 
type of sideboard with cupboards and drawers in the lower part and shelves in the upper part 威尔士式餐具柜（柜橱与抽屉在下, 上有架子）. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page xvi.
Welshman 
/ 5welFmEn; `wZlFmEn/ (pl -men / -mEn; -mEn/,fem 阴性作 Welshwoman / -wUmEn; -9wJmEn/, pl -women / -wImIn; -9wImIn/) n native of Wales 威尔士人.
Welsh rarebit (also rarebit, ,Welsh `rabbit) 
dish of melted cheese on toast 威尔士小吃（面包片烤热, 上有融化奶酪）.
welsh
/ welF; wZlF/ v (derog 贬)  1 [I, Ipr] ~ (on sth) avoid paying money owed, esp at gambling 赖帐; （尤指）赌博赖帐: welsh on one's debts 赖帐.  2 [Ipr] ~ on sb/sth break one's promise to sb 对某人食言或失信: She welshed on (the bargain she made with) us. 她与我们洽谈成交後又翻悔了. 
welsher 
n.
welt
/ welt; wZlt/ n  1 strip of leather round the edge of the upper(n 1) of a shoe, to which the sole is stitched 沿条（鞋面与鞋底相缝的皮条）.  2 mark left on the skin by a heavy blow, esp with a whip; weal （皮肤上的）伤痕, （尤指）鞭痕.
welter
/ 5weltE(r); `wZltL/ n [sing] ~ of sth/sb disorderly mixture of things or people; general confusion （人或物的）混杂; 混乱: a welter of unrelated facts 互不相关的事情混在一起 * carried forward by the welter of surging bodies 被滔滔流水冲走.
welterweight
/ 5weltEweIt; `wZltL9wet/ n boxer weighing between 61 and 67 kilograms, next above lightweight 次中量级拳击手（体重在61至67公斤之间者）: Throughout his career, he fought as a welterweight/at welterweight. 他在整个拳击生涯中都是以次中量级参赛. * [attrib 作定语] a welterweight contest 次中量级拳击赛.
wen
/ wen; wZn/ n harmless, usu permanent, tumour on the skin, esp on the head 表皮囊肿, 皮脂囊肿, 粉瘤（尤指头部的）.
wench
/ wentF; wZntF/ n (arch or joc 古或谑) mature girl or young woman （成年的）姑娘, 少女; 少妇.
wend
/ wend; wZnd/ v (idm 习语) wend one's way (arch or joc 古或谑) go; leave 去; 走; 离开: It's time we were wending our way, ie We must go. 我们该走了.
went
pt of go1.
wept
pt, pp of weep.
were
=> be.
weren't
=> be.
werewolf
/ 5wIEwUlf; `wIr9wJlf/ n (pl -wolves / -wUlvz;-9wJlvz/) (in stories) person who changes, or is capable of changing, into a wolf, esp at the time of the full moon （故事中的）可变成狼的人（尤指在月圆时）.
Wesleyan
/ 5wezlIEn; `wZslIEn/ n, adj (member) of the Methodist Church founded by John Wesley 卫斯理宗的（教徒）; 循道宗的（教徒）.
Wesleyan
/ 5wezlIEn; `wZslIEn/ n, adj (member) of the Methodist Church founded by John Wesley 卫斯理宗的（教徒）; 循道宗的（教徒）.
west
/ west; wZst/ n [sing] (abbr 缩写 W)  1 the west point on the horizon where the sun sets; one of the four main points of the compass 西; 西方: The rain is coming from the west. 这场雨是从西面来的. * Bristol is in the west of England. 布里斯托尔位於英格兰的西部. * She lives to the west of (ie further west than) Glasgow. 她住在格拉斯哥以西的地方. Cf 参看 east, north, south.2 the West (a) the non-Communist countries of Europe and America 西方国家（欧美非共产党执政的国家）. (b) Europe, contrasted with Oriental countries 西方（欧洲, 与东方国家相对照）.  3 the West the western side of the USA 美国西部: She's lived in the West (eg California) for ten years now. 她在西部（如加利福尼亚州）到现在已住了十年了.  4 (idm 习语) go `west (dated sl 旧, 俚) be destroyed, used up, ruined, etc 完蛋; 用光; 毁灭; 归西; 上西天: There was a fire, and five years of research work went west. 失了一场火, 五年的研究工作毁於一旦.
west 
adj [attrib 作定语]  1 in or towards the west 在西方的; 向西方的; 朝西的: the west side of London 伦敦的西部.  2 (of winds) blowing from the west （指风）来自西方的. Cf 参看 westerly.
west 
adv towards the west 向西方: travel west 向西方行进 * three miles west of here 从这里向西三英里 * The building faces west. 这座建筑物面朝西.
westward 
/ 5westwEd; `wZstwLd/ adj towards the west 向西的: a westward journey 向西之行.
westwards (also westward) 
adv: travel westward(s) 向西行进. =>Usage at forward2 用法见 forward2.
westbound 
/ 5westbaUnd; `wZst9baJnd/ adj travelling or leading towards the west 西行的: westbound traffic 西行车辆 * the westbound carriageway of the motorway 高速公路的西行车道.
the West Country 
(Brit) the south-west region of Britain （英国的）西南地区: [attrib 作定语] a West-Country village 英国西南地区的一个村庄.
the West End 
(Brit) the area of London that includes most theatres, fashionable and expensive shops, etc 伦敦西区（伦敦多数剧院、 时髦及豪华商店等的所在地）: [attrib 作定语] a ,West-End `cinema 伦敦西区的一家电影院. Cf 参看 the East End (east).
westerly
/ 5westElI; `wZstLlI/ adj  1 [attrib 作定语] in or towards the west 在西方的; 向西方的; 朝西的: westerly shores 西岸 * in a westerly direction 朝西的方向.  2 [usu attrib 通常作定语] (of winds) blowing from the west （指风）来自西方的.
westerly 
n wind blowing from the west 西风: a gale-force westerly 蒲福风级达8级的西风.  adv towards the west 向西: travel westerly 向西方行进.
western
/ 5westEn; `wZstLn/ adj  1 [attrib 作定语] of or in the west 西方的; 西部的; 在西方的; 在西部的: western regions of the British Isles 不列颠群岛的西部地区 * the western United States 美国的西部.  2 (also Western) [usu attrib 通常作定语] (characteristic) of the West 欧美的、 欧洲的、 美国西部的或有这类西方特徵的: the Western way of life 西方国家的生活方式 * western attitudes, clothes, nations, philosophy 西方国家的态度、 衣物、 民族、 哲学.
western 
n film or book about the life of cowboys in the western part of the USA, esp during the time of the wars with the American Indians 西部的电影或小说（描写美国西部牛仔生活的, 尤指与美洲印第安人战争时期的）.
westerner 
n (a) native or inhabitant of the West 欧美人、 欧洲人或美国西部的人: a country in Asia visited by few westerners 几乎没有西方人到过的亚洲的一个国家. (b) native or inhabitant of the western part of a country, esp the USA 住在一个国家西部的人; （尤指）美国西部的人.
westernize, westernise 
/ -aIz; 9naIz/ v [Tn] make (an Eastern country, person, etc) more like one in the West, esp in ways of living and thinking, institutions, etc 使（东方的国家、 人等）西方化（尤指生活、 思想、 风俗、 制度等方面）: The island became fully westernized after the war. 这个岛战後已全盘西化了. 
westernization, westernisation
/ 9westEnaI5zeIFn; US -nI5z-; 9wZstLnE`zeFEn/ n [U].
westernmost 
/ -mEUst; -9most/ adj farthest west 最西的; 极西的: the westernmost tip of the island 岛的最西端.
wet
/ wet; wZt/ adj (-tter, -ttest)  1 covered, soaked or moistened with liquid, esp water 有液体的; （尤指）湿的, 浸透的, 潮湿的: wet clothes, grass, roads 湿的衣物、 草、 道路 * Her cheeks were wet with tears. 她泪流满面.* Did you get wet (eg in the rain)? 你淋湿了吗? * dripping/ soaking/ wringing (ie thoroughly) wet 湿透的.  2 (of weather, etc) rainy （指天气等）有雨的, 下雨的, 多雨的: a wet day 下雨天 * the wet season 雨季 * It was the wettest October for many years. 多年来十月份从来没下过这麽多雨.  3 (of ink, paint, plaster, etc) recently applied and not yet dry or set （指墨水、 油墨、 油漆、 灰泥等）尚未乾的, 尚未凝固的: Be careful  the paint is still wet. 小心--油漆还没乾呢. * Don't walk on the wet cement. 水泥未乾时不要在上面行走.  4 (Brit infml derog 口, 贬) (of a person) lacking purpose or spirit; ineffectual, indecisive or dull （指人）无目的的, 无精神的, 不能胜任的, 不果断的, 迟钝的: It was rather wet of you to say nothing when you had the chance. 你有机会说却什麽也没说, 真笨.  5 (idm 习语) like a wet `rag tired and bedraggled 又累又湿又脏. soaked/wet to the skin => skin. (still) ,wet behind the `ears (infml derog 口, 贬) immature or inexperienced; nave 无经验的; 幼稚的; 乳臭未乾的. a ,wet `blanket (infml 口) person who spoils other people's pleasure because he is gloomy, dull, pessimistic, etc （因自己消沉、 沉闷、 悲观等）使别人兴致低落的人, 扫兴的人: He was such a wet blanket at the party that they never invited him again. 他在那次聚会中异常扫兴, 人家再也不邀请他了. ,wet `through thoroughly soaked 湿透: We got wet through. 我们都湿透了. * My overcoat is wet through. 我的大衣完全湿透了.
wet 
n  1 the wet [sing] wet weather; rain 雨天; 雨:Come in out of the wet. 快进来免得淋著.  2 [U] moisture潮湿; 水气.  3 [C] (Brit derog ��i贬) (a) dull or feeble person 迟钝的或软弱的人. (b) politician who favours moderate rather than extreme policies 稳健而不激进的政治家: Tory wets 保守党中的温和派.
wet 
v (-tt-; pt, pp wet or wetted)  1 [Tn] make (sth) wet; moisten (sth) 使（某物）湿; 弄湿（某物）: Wet the clay a bit more before you start to mould it. 把泥再弄湿点再动手塑造.  2 (idm 习语) wet the/one's `bed (not passive; past tense usu wet 不用於被动语态; 过去时态通常作wet) urinate when in bed (and asleep) （睡眠中）尿床. wet one's `whistle (dated infml 旧, 口) have a drink, esp an alcoholic one 喝饮料（尤指酒）. wetting n (usu sing 通常作单数) instance of becoming or being made wet 弄湿: get a wetting in the heavy rain 在大雨中淋湿.
wetly 
adv: The leaves glistened wetly in the rain. 叶子在雨中湿淋淋的闪闪生光.
wetness 
n [U].
wet dock 
dock filled with water so that a ship can float in it 湿船坞; 有闸港池.
wet dream 
erotic dream that causes an emission of semen （梦中）遗精.
wet fish 
fresh uncooked fish for sale in a shop, etc （商店等出售的）鲜鱼.
wetlands 
n [pl] marshy areas 沼泽地: birds of the wetlands 沼泽地区的鸟 * [attrib 作定语] wetland birds 沼泽地区的鸟.
wet-nurse 
n (esp formerly) woman employed to breast-feed another woman's baby （尤指旧时的）乳母, 奶妈.
wet suit 
porous rubber garment worn by underwater swimmers, etc to keep warm （保暖的）潜水服.
wether
/ 5weTE(r); `wZTL/ n castrated ram 去势的羊.
whack
/ wAk; ?@ hwAk; hwAk/ v [Tn] (infml 口) strike or beat (sb/sth) vigorously 猛打（某人[某物]）.
whack 
n  1 (sound of a) heavy blow 重击（的声音）: heard a sudden whack 突然听到重击声 * I'll give you such a whack! 我得狠狠打你一顿!  2 (infml 口) ~ (at sth) attempt 尝试: I'm prepared to have a whack at it. 我准备试一试.  3 (infml 口) share 份儿: Have you all had a fair whack? 你们是不是都得到了公平的一份了? * Some people are not doing their whack. 有的人没有尽力.
whacked 
adj [usu pred 通常作表语] (infml 口) (of a person) tired out; exhausted （指人）累垮, 精疲力竭: I'm absolutely whacked! 我可真累坏了!
whacking 
n (infml 口) beating 殴打: That child deserves a whacking. 那个孩子欠揍.  adj (infml 口) big of its kind （在同类中）大的: a whacking lie 大瞎话.  adv (infml 口) very 非常: a whacking great bruise 很大的一块青肿.
sperm whale
/ 5sp\:m weIl; `sp[m 9hwel/ n large whale producing spermaceti 抹香鲸 
whale
/ weIl; ?@ hweIl; hwel/ n  1 any of several types of very large mammal that live in the sea, some of which are hunted for their oil and flesh 鲸.  2 (idm 习语) have a `whale of a time (infml 口) enjoy oneself very much; have a very good time 玩得非常痛快; 过得非常愉快: The children had a whale of a time at the funfair. 孩子们在游乐场玩得很高兴.
whale 
v [I] (usu in the continuous tenses 通常用於进行时态) hunt whales (and produce oil, etc from their carcasses) 捕鲸（并提取鲸油）. whaler n (a) ship used for hunting whales 捕鲸船. (b) person who hunts whales 捕鲸的人. whaling n [U] hunting whales 捕鲸: [attrib 作定语] the whaling fleet 捕鲸船队.
whalebone 
n [U] thin hard springy substance found in the upper jaw of some types of whale, used (esp formerly) for stiffening garments, eg corsets 鲸须, 须板（某些鲸类种群上颌的角质薄片, 用以支撑服装, 尤指旧时用的, 如紧身内衣中的）.
wham
/ wm; ?@ hwAm; hwAm/ interj, n (infml 口) (imitation of the) sound of a sudden heavy blow 突然的重击声（的象声词）: Wham! The car hit the wall. 砰! 汽车撞到墙上了. * The door struck him in the face with a terrific wham. 门砰的一声巨响, 把他的脸撞了.
wham 
v (-mm-) (infml 口) (a) [Ipr, Ip] strike sth/sb violently 猛打某物[某人]: It whammed into the wall. 那东西猛然撞到墙上. (b) [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] strike (sth/sb) violently; move (sth) quickly, noisily or forcefully 猛打（某物[某人]）; 移动（某物）（迅速地、 同时发出声响或有力地）: He whammed the ball into the back of the net. 他一用力把球打到球网的後面去了.
wharf
/ wR:f; ?@ hwR:rf; hwRrf/ n (pl ~s or -ves / wR:vz; ?@ hwR:rvz; hwRrvz/) structure made of wood or stone at the water's edge, where ships may moor to load or unload cargo 码头.
what
/ wCt; ?@ hwCt; hwBt/ interrog det (used to ask sb to specify one or more things, places, people, etc from an indefinite number 用以要求某人在未限定的数量中指明某事物、 地方、 人等): What books have you got to read on the subject? 你研究这个问题要看什麽书? * What time/date is it? 现在几点钟了[今天几号了]? (Cf 参看 Tell me what time it is.) * What experience has she had? 她有什麽体验? (Cf 参看 Ask her what experience she has had.) * What woman are you thinking of? 你想的是哪个女人? * Guess what famous person said this? 你猜猜是哪个名人说过这句话? =>Usage at which 用法见 which.
what 
interrog pron  1 (used to ask sb to specify one or more things, etc from an indefinite number 用以要求某人在未限定的数量中指明某事物等): What did you say? 你说什麽? * What (ie What job) does he do? 他是做什麽工作的? * What are you reading, sewing, thinking, etc? 你正在读、 缝、 想...什麽呢? * What's the time/date? 现在几点钟了[今天几号了]? * What does it mean? 这是什麽意思?  2 (idm 习语) and `what not (infml 口) and other things of the same type 以及同类的其他事物: tools, machines and what not 工具、 机器等等. get/give sb what `for (infml 口) be punished/punish sb severely 受到严惩[严惩某人]: I'll give her what for if she does that again. 她要是再这样干我就收拾她. what for for what purpose 为什麽目的: What is this tool for? 这个工具是干什麽用的? * (infml 口) What did you do that for? ie Why did you do that? 你为什麽做这件事呢? what if? what would happen if? 要是...又怎样?: What if it rains when we can't get under shelter? 假若下起雨来, 我们又没处避雨可怎麽办? * What if the rumour is true? 万一谣传真有其事呢? what `of it?; so `what? (infml 口) (used to admit that sth is true, but to question whether it is important or whether sb is going to do anything about it 用以承认某事属实, 进而提问其重要性或是否某人要有何行动): Yes, I wrote it. What of it? 不错, 是我写的. 那又怎麽样呢? what's `what (infml 口) what things are useful, important, etc 什麽事物有用、 重要等: She certainly knows what's what. 她可知道都是怎麽回事. what with sth (used to list various causes 用以列举各种原因): What with the weather and my bad leg, I haven't been out for weeks. 由於天气不好, 我的腿又不方便, 我已经好几个星期没出门了.
what-d'you-call-him/-her/-it/-them 
(also `what's -his/ -her/ -its/ -their -name) n (used instead of a name that one cannot remember 用以代替想不起来的名字): She's just gone out with old what-d'you-call-him. 她刚和那个他叫什麽来著一起出去了.
whatnot 
n  1 trivial, unknown or unspecified thing 琐碎的、 未知的或未指明的事物: She'd put these whatnots in her hair as decoration. 她把那些也不知道是什麽的东西弄到头发上当饰物.  2 piece of furniture with shelves for small objects 珍品架（陈列小摆设用的）.
what
/ wCt; ?@ hwCt; hwBt/ det the (thing(s) or people) that  ...的（事物或人）: What money I have will be yours when I die. 我一死我的钱就都给你. * I spent what little time I had with my family. 我仅有的那一点时间都与家人在一起度过了. * What family and friends I still have live abroad. 我现在所有的家人和朋友都住在国外.
what 
pron the thing(s) that  ...的事物: What you say may well be true. 你说的很可能是事实. * No one knows what will happen next. 谁也不知道下一步有什麽事.
what
/ wCt; ?@ hwCt; hwBt/ det, adv (used in exclamations用於感叹句中): What (awful) weather we're having! 天气（可）太坏了! * What a lovely view! 景色真美呀! * What a terrible noise! 多讨厌的噪声啊! * What big feet you've got! 你的脚可真大!
what 
interj  1 (used to show disbelief or surprise 用以表示不相信或惊奇): `I've won a holiday in New York.' `What?' ｀我中了奖可以到纽约度假.＇｀有这种事?＇ * `It will cost 500.' `What?' ｀这可要用500英镑.＇｀真的?＇  2 (infml 口) (used when one has not heard what sb has said 用於未听清对方说的话时): What? Can you say that again? 什麽? 你能再说一遍吗?
whatever
/ wCt5evE(r); ?@ hwCt-; hwBt`ZvL/ det, pron  1 any or every (thing) 任何（事物）; 每样（事物）: We will be grateful for whatever amount you can afford. 你买得起多少, 我们都欢迎. * You can eat whatever you like. 你愿意吃什麽就吃什麽. * Whatever I have is yours. 我的东西都是你的.  2 regardless of what 无论什麽; 不管什麽: Whatever nonsense the papers print, some people always believe it. 不管报纸胡说什麽都有人信. * You are right, whatever opinions may be held by others. 你做得对, 别人怎麽看不必理会. * Keep calm, whatever happens. 不论出什麽事都要保持镇静.  3 (idm 习语) or what`ever (infml 口) or any other(s) of a similar type 或其他类似的事物: Take any sport  basketball, ice hockey, swimming or whatever. 要参加体育活动--篮球、 冰球、 游泳之类的活动.
whatever 
interrog pron (expressing surprise or bewilderment 用以表示惊讶或困惑) what （究竟是）什麽: Whatever do you mean? 你究意是什麽意思? * Whatever can it be? 这到底是什麽呢? * You're going to keep snakes! Whatever next? 你打算养蛇! 下一步还想干什麽?
whatever (also whatsoever) 
adv (used after no + n,nothing, none, etc for emphasis 用於 no +名词、 nothing、none等之後, 以加强语气): There can be no doubt whatever about it. 这件事毫无疑问. * `Are there any signs of improvement?' `None whatsoever.' ｀有改进的迹象吗?＇｀一点儿都没有.＇
wheat
/ wi:t; ?@ hwi:t; hwit/ n [U]  1 (a) grain from which flour (for bread, etc) is made 小麦（子实）: a tonne of wheat 一吨小麦 * [attrib 作定语] wheat loaves 白面的面包. (b) plant that produces this 小麦（草本植物）: a field of wheat 麦田 * [attrib 作定语] wheat farming种植小麦. =>illus at cereal 见 cereal 插图.  2 (idm 习语) separate the wheat from the chaff => separate2.
wheaten 
/ 5wi:tn; ?@ 5hwi:-; `hwitn/ adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] made from wheat 小麦做的: wheaten bread, cakes, flour 小麦制的面包、 蛋糕、 面粉.
wheatcake 
n (US) pancake made with whole wheat flour 全麦粉做的饼.
wheat germ 
centre of the wheat grain, extracted during milling, which is a rich source of vitamins 小麦胚芽（磨麦时提取的, 含丰富维生素）.
wheatmeal 
n [U] wholemeal flour made from wheat 全麦面粉.
wheedle
/ 5wi:dl; ?@ 5hwi:-; `hwidl/ v (derog 贬) (a) [I, Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (out of sb) obtain sth by being pleasant to or flattering sb （用讨好或奉承某人的手法）获得某事物: a wheedling tone of voice 哄骗的腔调 * She wheedled the money out of her father. 她哄她父亲给她些钱. * He wheedled his way into the building, ie got into it by wheedling. 他靠花言巧语混进了那所楼房. (b) [Tn.pr] ~ sb into doing sth persuade sb to do sth by being pleasant to or flattering him 用讨好或奉承的手法劝诱某人做某事: The children wheedled me into letting them go to the film. 孩子们把我哄得同意让他们去看电影了.
Catherine wheel
/ 5kAWrIn wi:l; 9kAWrIn `hwil/ n type of firework that spins when lit 转轮烟火.
Ferris wheel
/ 5ferIs wi:l; ?@ hwi:l; `fZrIs 9hwil/ (in fairgrounds, etc) large upright wheel revolving on a fixed axle and having seats hanging from its rim （游乐场等处的）摩天轮（在垂直转动的巨轮上挂有座位的游乐设施）.
wheel
/ wi:l; ?@ hwi:l; hwil/ n  1 (a) disc or circular frame that turns on an axle, as on carts, cars, bicycles, etc or as part of a machine, etc 轮; 车轮; 机轮. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page xiii. (b) (esp in compounds 尤用以构成复合词) any of several types of machine of which a wheel is an essential part 以轮子为主要部件的机器: a potter's `wheel 陶钧 * a `spinning-wheel 纺车.  2 (usu sing 通常作单数) = steering-wheel (steer1): The driver sat patiently behind the wheel. 司机在方向盘前耐心地坐著. * He took (ie grasped) the wheel and steered the ship into port. 他掌稳舵轮把船驶进了港口.  3 circular movement, esp that of a line of soldiers pivoting on one end 旋转运动; （尤指横排士兵以一端为中心的）旋转: a left/right wheel 向左[右]转.  4 (idm 习语) at/behind the `wheel (of sth) (a) steering (a vehicle or a ship)驾驶（车或船）: Who was at the wheel when the car crashed?汽车碰撞时开车的是谁? (b) (fig 比喻) in control (of sth) 控制（某事物）: With her at the wheel, the company began to prosper. 有了她当主管, 公司开始兴旺起来. oil the wheels => oilv. put one's shoulder to the wheel => shoulder. put a spoke in sb's wheel => spoke1. ,wheels within `wheels situation in which a complicated or secret network of influences, motives, etc exists, making it difficult to understand fully 错综复杂的或秘密的势力、 动机等交织在一起难以了解的情况.
wheel 
v  1 [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] (a) push or pull (a vehicle with wheels) 推或拉（车）: wheel a barrow (along the street) （在街上）推手推车. (b) carry (sb/sth) in a vehicle with wheels 用车运载（某人[某物]）: wheel sb to the operating theatre on a trolley 用担架车把某人送到手术室.  2 (a) [I, Ipr, Ip] move in a curve or circle 转动; 旋转: birds wheeling (about) in the sky above us 在我们上空盘旋的鸟. (b) [I, Ip] ~ (round/around) turn round and face the other way 转身: Left/Right wheel! ie as an order given to soldiers 向左[右]转! * They wheeled round in amazement. 他们惊奇地转过身来.  3 (idm 习语) ,wheel and `deal (infml 口 esp US) negotiate or bargain in a clever, often dishonest, way （用精明的, 常指欺骗的方法）洽谈、 商量或讨价还价: There will be a lot of wheeling and dealing before an agreement is reached. 还要有一番讨价还价才能达成协议.
-wheeled 
(forming compound adjs 用以构成复合形容词) having the specified number of wheels 有某数量的轮子的: a ,sixteen-wheeled `lorry 一辆十六轮大卡车.
-wheeler 
(forming compound ns 用以构成复合名词) vehicle with the specified number of wheels 有某数量轮子的车: a ,three-wheeler 三轮机动车.
wheelie 
n (sl 俚) act of riding a bicycle or motor cycle balancing on the back wheel, with the front wheel off the ground 骑自行车或摩托车时抬起前轮用後轮保持平衡的动作: do a wheelie 做抬起前轮只用後轮保持平衡的动作.
wheelbarrow (also barrow) 
n open container for moving small loads in, with a wheel at one end, and two legs and two handles at the other 独轮车; 手推车.
wheelbase 
n (usu sing 通常作单数) distance between the front and rear axles of a motor vehicle （机动车的）轴距.
wheelchair 
n chair with wheels, in which sb who is unable to walk can move himself or be pushed along 轮椅: She had polio as a child and spent the rest of her life in a wheelchair. 她小时候得了小儿麻痹症, 终生没离开过轮椅.
wheel-house 
n small enclosed cabin on a ship where the pilot, etc stands at the wheel to steer （船上的）驾驶室.
wheelwright 
n person who makes and repairs (esp wooden) wheels for carts, wagons, etc 制造与修理（尤指木制的）车轮的人.
wheeler-dealer
/ 9wi:lE 5di:lE(r); ?@ 9hwi:-; 9hwilL`dilL/ n (infml 口 esp US) person who is skilled at bargaining, often dishonestly 善於讨价还价的人（常指不正直的）.
wheeze
/ wi:z; ?@ hwi:z; hwiz/ v  1 [I] (a) breathe noisily, esp with a whistling sound in the chest (eg when suffering from asthma, bronchitis, etc) 呼吸时有声响 （尤指胸部发出的哨声, 如因患哮喘、 支气管炎等）. (b) (of a machine, pump, etc) make a similar sound （指机器、 泵等）发出类似上述的声响.  2 [Tn] say, sing, etc (sth) while breathing noisily or with difficulty （呼吸时有声响或呼吸困难情况下）说, 唱（某词语）: `I've got a sore throat,' he wheezed. ｀我嗓子疼,＇他吃力地说.
wheeze 
n  1 sound of wheezing 有声响的呼吸声; 机器等发出的类似声响: He has a slight wheeze in his chest. 他呼吸时胸部发出轻微的响声.  2 (dated Brit infml 旧, 口) good idea, esp a joke or trick 好主意; （尤指）玩笑, 花招.
wheezy 
adj (-ier, -iest) making a wheezing sound 呼吸时发出响声的; 发出类似响声的: a wheezy old man, pump 呼吸时发出响声的老人、 发出呼呼响声的泵 * My cold's a lot better but I'm still a bit wheezy. 我的感冒好多了, 就是呼吸时还有点声音. 
wheezily 
/ -IlI; -ElI/ adv. 
wheeziness 
n [U].
whelk
/ welk; ?@ hwelk; hwZlk/ n any of several types of snail-like sea-animal with a spiral shell, esp one used as food 蛾螺（尤指食用的）.
whelp
/ welp; ?@ hwelp; hwZlp/ n  1 young animal of the dog family; puppy or cub 犬科的幼兽; 幼犬或幼小的狐、 熊、 狮、 虎等.  2 (dated derog 旧, 贬) badly-behaved child or young man 行为不良的儿童或年轻男子.
whelp 
v [I] (fml 文) (of a female dog, wolf, etc) give birth （指母狗、 母狼等）产（仔）.
when
/ wen; ?@ hwen; hwZn/ interrog adv at what time; on what occasion 什麽时候; 什麽场合: When can you come? 您什麽时候能来? * When did he die? 他是什麽时候死的? * I don't know when he died. 我不知道他是什麽时候死的. * When were you living in Spain? 您是什麽时候住在西班牙的? * Since when has he been missing? 他是从什麽时候失踪的?
when 
rel adv 关系副词  1 (used after time, day, month, etc 用於time、 day、 month等之後) at or on which 在那时; 其时: Sunday is the day when very few people go to work. 星期日是没什麽人上班的日子. * There are times when I wonder why I do this job. 有时候我也不明白我为什麽要做这个工作. * It was the sort of morning when everything goes wrong. 那天上午就是那样, 事事不顺心.  2 at which time; on which occasion 在那时; 当时; 当场: The Queen's last visit was in May, when she opened the new hospital. 女王上次来访是在五月份, 她那时主持了这座医院的落成典礼.
when 
conj  1 at or during the time that 在...时; 当...时: It was raining when we arrived. 我们到的时候正在下雨. * When he saw her, he waved. 他一看见她就摆了摆手. * When visiting London I like to travel by bus. 我游览伦敦时喜欢坐公共汽车.  2 since; considering that 既然; 考虑到: How can they learn anything when they spend all their spare time watching television? 他们把所有的空闲时间都用来看电视了, 还能学什麽东西呢?
whence
/ wens; ?@ hwens; hwZns/ adv (arch or fml 古或文) from where 从该处; 从那里: They have returned whence they came. 他们从哪儿来的已经回哪儿去了.
whenever
/ wen5evE(r); ?@ hwen-; hwZn`ZvL/ conj  1 at any time, regardless of when 在任何时候; 无论何时: I'll discuss it with you whenever you like. 你愿意什麽时候我就什麽时候和你商量这件事.  2 every time that; as often as 每次; 每当: Whenever she comes, she brings a friend. 她每次来都带个朋友. * The roof leaks whenever it rains. 每逢下雨屋顶就漏雨.  3 (idm 习语) or when`ever (infml 口) or at any time 或者任何时间: It's not urgent  we can do it next week or whenever. 不是急事--我们可以下星期做或其他时候做.
whenever 
interrog adv (expressing surprise 用以表示惊讶) when （究竟在）什麽时候, 什麽场合: Whenever did you find time to do all that cooking? 你怎麽能有时间做了这麽多吃的东西?
where
/ weE(r); ?@ hweE(r); hwZr/ interrog adv in or to what place or position 在哪里; 到哪里; 在什麽位置: Where does he live? 他住在哪儿? * Where does she come from? 她是哪儿的人? * I wonder where she comes from. 我不知道她是哪儿的人. * Where (ie At what point) did I go wrong in my calculation? 我在计算中什麽地方出了差错? * Where are you going for your holidays? 你打算到哪儿去度假? * Where is all this leading? ie What is the conclusion of what you are saying? 你说这话到底是什麽意思?
where 
rel adv 关系副词  1 (used after words or phrases that refer to a place 用於表示地点的词语之後) at, in, or to which (place) 在那（地方）; 到那（地方）; 该处: the place where you last saw it 你上次看到该事物之处 * one of the few countries where people drive on the left 少数沿左侧开车的国家之一.  2 at which place 在那个地方; 在该处: We then moved to Paris, where we lived for six years. 我们後来搬到巴黎, 在那里住了六年.
where 
conj (in) the place in which （在）...的地方: Put it where we can all see it. 把它放在我们都看得见的地方. * Where food is hard to find, few birds remain throughout the year. 在很难找到食物的地方就没有什麽鸟能长年栖息. * (fig 比喻) That's where you're wrong. 你错就错在这儿.
whereabouts 
interrog adv in or near what place; where 在什麽地方; 靠近什麽地方; 哪里: Whereabouts did you find it? 你在哪儿找到它的? * She won't tell me whereabouts she put it. 她不告诉我她把它放在哪儿了.  n [sing or pl v] place where sb/sth is 某人[某物]所在的地方; 下落; 行踪: a person whose whereabouts is/are unknown 一个下落不明的人.
whereby 
rel adv 关系副词 (fml 文) by which 靠那个; 凭那个; 借以: She devised a plan whereby they might escape. 她想出了一个他们可用以逃跑的计画.
wherein 
rel adv 关系副词 (fml 文) in which; in what; in what respect 其中; 在那里; 在哪方面: a dark forest wherein dangers lurk 潜伏著危险的黑暗的森林.
whereupon 
conj after which; and then 在这以後; 然後; 於是: She laughed at him, whereupon he walked out. 她嘲笑他, 他随之离去.
whereas
/ 9weEr5Az; ?@ 9hweEr5Az; hwZr`Az/ conj  1 (esp law 尤用於法律) taking into consideration the fact that 考虑到...; 鉴於.  2 (fml 文) but in contrast; while 然而; 而: He earns 8000 a year whereas she gets at least 20000. 他一年挣8000英镑而她至少可获20000英镑.
wherever
/ 9weEr5evE(r); ?@ 9hweEr-; hwZr`ZvL/ conj  1 in any place, regardless of where 在无论什麽地方: Sit wherever you like. 您愿意坐在哪儿都行. * I'll find him, wherever he is. 不管他在哪儿我都要把他找到. * He comes from Boula, wherever that may be, ie and I don't know where that is. 他原籍是布拉, 也不用管它在什麽地方吧.  2 in all places that; everywhere 在...的各个地方; 各处; 处处: Wherever she goes, there are crowds of people waiting to see her. 她所到之处都有成群的人等著见她. * Wherever there is injustice, we try to help. 凡有不公正的地方, 我们都竭力相助匡正.  3 (idm 习语) or wher`ever (infml 口) or any (other) place 或者任何（其他的）地方: many foreign tourists from Spain, France or wherever 来自西班牙、 法国或其他国家的许多游客.
wherever 
interrog adv (expressing surprise 用以表示惊讶) where （究竟）在哪儿: Wherever did you get that funny hat? 你到底从哪儿弄来这麽一顶怪帽子?
wherewithal
/ 5weEwITR:l; ?@ 5hweEr-; `hwZrwIT9Rl/ n the wherewithal [sing] (rhet or joc 修辞或谑) the money needed for sth 为做某事而需要的钱: I'd like a new stereo, but I haven't got the wherewithal (to buy it). 我倒是想要一套新的立体声音响器材, 可是没这笔钱（买）.
whet
/ wet; ?@ hwet; hwZt/ v (-tt-) [Tn]  1 (fml 文) sharpen (the blade of a knife, an axe, etc), esp by rubbing with a stone 磨（刀、 斧等）（尤指用石头磨）.  2 excite or stimulate (one's appetite, desire, interest, etc) 引起, 刺激（食欲、 欲望、 兴趣等）: Reading travel brochures whets one's appetite for a holiday. 看了旅游手册就巴不得去度假.
whetstone 
n shaped stone used for sharpening tools, eg chisels, scythes, etc 磨石; 磨刀石; 油石.
whether
/ 5weTE(r); ?@ 5hweTEr; `hwZTL/ conj  1 (used before a clause or an infinitive expressing or implying alternatives 用於从句或不定式之前以表达或意含两者之间的选择) (a) (used as the object of vs like know, doubt, wonder, etc 用作know、 doubt、 wonder等动词的宾语): I don't know whether I will be able to come. 我不知道我是否能来. * We'll be told tomorrow whether we should take the exam or not. 我们明天才知道是不是应该参加考试. * I asked him whether he had done all the work himself or whether he had had any assistance. 我问他这些工作都是他自己做的还是别人帮他做的. (Note that when there are two alternative clauses separated by or, whether is repeated. 注意: 在两个供选择的从句之间若用or字, 则须重复whether一字. ) * We were wondering whether to go today or tomorrow. 我们弄不清是今天走还是明天走. Cf 参看 if. (b) (after adjs and preps 用於形容词或介词之後): She was undecided (about) whether she should accept his offer. 她拿不定主意应该不应该接受他的好意. * He hesitated about whether to drive or take the train. 他开车去还是坐火车去, 犹豫不决. * It all depends on whether she likes the boss or not. 一切都取决於她喜欢还是不喜欢这个老板. (c) (used as the subject or complement of a sentence 用作句子的主语或补语): It's doubtful whether there'll be any seats left. 说不上还有没有空座位了. * The question is whether to go to Munich or Vienna. 问题是去慕尼黑还是去维也纳.  2 (idm 习语) whether or not (used to introduce two alternative possibilities 用以引导出两种非此即彼的可能性): Whether or not it rains/Whether it rains or not, we're playing football on Saturday. 无论下不下雨, 我们星期六一定踢足球. * Tell me whether or not you're interested. 告诉我你有没有兴趣. * They'll find out who did it, whether you tell them or not. 你告诉不告诉他们, 他们都能查出是谁干的. =>Usage at if 用法见 if.
whew (also phew) 
/ fju:; fju/ interj (used as the written form of any of various sounds made by breathing out strongly or whistling to express amazement, relief, exhaustion or dismay 用作有声响的呼气声或口哨声之书面语象声词, 表示惊讶、 宽慰、 疲劳或沮丧均可): Whew! That car was going fast! 嘿! 那辆汽车可真快! * Whew! That was a lucky escape! 哇! 这可是侥幸脱险哪!
whey
/ weI; ?@ hweI; hwe/ n [U] watery liquid that remains after sour milk has formed curds 乳清（牛奶变酸凝结後产生的含水成分）.
which
/ wItF; ?@ hwItF; hwItF/ interrog det (used to ask sb to specify one or more people or things from a limited number 用以要求某人在有限数量中指明某人或某事物): Which way is quicker  by bus or by train? 怎麽去更快--坐公共汽车还是坐火车? * Which Mr Smith do you mean  the one who teaches history or the one who teaches music? 你说的是哪个史密司先生--是教历史的那个还是教音乐的? * Which languages did you study at school? 你上学时学的都是哪些语言? * Ask him which platform the London train leaves from. 问问他到伦敦去的列车从哪个站台开出?  Cf 参看 what1. =>Usage 见所附用法.
which 
interrog pron which person or thing (from a limited number) （有限数量中的）哪个人或哪个事物: Which is your favourite subject? 你最喜欢哪个科目? * Which of the boys is tallest? 这些男孩儿哪个最高? * Here are the chairs. Tell me which are worth buying. 就是这些椅子. 告诉我买哪几把好. * The twins are so much alike that I can't tell which is which, ie can't distinguish one from the other. 这对双胞胎长得可真像, 我都分不出谁是谁了.
which 
rel det 关系限定词 (fml 文) (used to refer back to the preceding n or statement 用以复指前文的名词或内容): The questions were all on opera, about which subject I know nothing. 那些问题都是关於歌剧的, 我对歌剧一无所知. * The postman comes at 6.30 in the morning, at which time (ie when) I am usually fast asleep. 邮递员早晨6点30分来, 这个时候我通常还睡著大觉呢.
which 
rel pron 关系代词 (used to refer to sth previously mentioned 用以指提到过的事物): Take the book which is lying on the table. 把桌子上的那本书拿走. * A house which overlooks the park will cost more. 面向公园的房子贵些. * Read the passage to which I referred in my talk. 读一读我在讲话中提到的那段文章. * His best film, which won several awards, was about the life of Gandhi. 他的最佳影片, 就是荣获几项奖的那部, 是关於甘地生平的. * His new car, for which he paid 7000, has already had to be repaired. 他那辆新汽车, 花了7000英镑买的, 已经得修理去了.
which
NOTE ON USAGE 用法: Compare the use of which and what as determiners and pronouns in questions. 试比较which和what用作限定词和代词时, 在疑问句中的用法. Which refers to one or more members of a limited group *which指在有限数量中的一个或一些: Which car is yours/Which is your car? The Ford or the Volvo? 哪辆汽车是你的[哪辆是你的汽车]? 是｀福特＇牌的还是｀富豪＇牌的? What is used when the group is not so limited 若所指的并非在有限的数量中, 要用what: What are your favourite books? 你最喜欢什麽书? When we are referring to people, we often use which even if the choice is not restricted 指人时, 即使所在范围不受限制, 也往往用which: Which/What actors do you admire most? 你最喜爱哪些演员?
whichever
/ wItF5evE(r); ?@ hwItF-; hwItF`ZvL/ det, pron  1 the person or thing which ...的那个人或事物: Take whichever hat suits you best. 挑个最适合你戴的帽子. * We'll eat at whichever restaurant has a free table. 哪个饭馆有空桌我们就在哪儿吃吧. * Whichever of you comes first will receive a prize. 你们谁第一谁就能得奖.  2 regardless of which 无论哪个或哪些: Whichever you buy, there is a six-month guarantee. 不管买哪个都有六个月的保用期. * It takes three hours, whichever route you take. 不论走哪条路都要三小时.
whichever 
interrog det, interrog pron (expressing surprise 用以表示惊讶) which （究竟）哪个, 哪些: Whichever of these children is yours? 这些孩子哪个是你的?
whiff
/ wIf; ?@ hwIf; hwIf/ n ~ (of sth) (a) faint smell or puff of air or smoke 些微的气味、 空气或烟: catch a whiff of perfume, of cigar smoke 闻到一股香水味、 雪茄烟味 * have a whiff of fresh air 吸一点儿新鲜空气 * (fig 比喻) a whiff (ie a trace or hint) of danger, scandal, suspicion 有点危险、 丑事、 怀疑. (b) small amount breathed in （呼吸时）吸入少量的某物: a whiff of anaesthetic 吸入一点麻醉剂 * He took a few whiffs, ie of a cigar, pipe, etc. 他吸了几口（雪茄、 烟斗等）. (c) (infml euph 口, 婉) bad smell 难闻的气味: There is an awful whiff coming from the dustbin. 垃圾箱里冒出很臭的味.
while
/ waIl; ?@ hwaIl; hwaIl/ n [sing]  1 (period of) time （一段）时间: She worked in a bank for a while before studying law. 她学法律之前在银行工作过一段时间. * For a long while we had no news of him. 很长一段时间我们没有他的消息. * I'll be back in a little while, ie soon. 我一会儿就回来. * It took quite a while (ie a long time) to find a hotel. 很长时间才找到一家旅馆. * We waited for three hours, all the while hoping that someone would come and fetch us. 我们等候了三个小时, 一直希望能有人来接我们.  2 (idm 习语) once in a while => once. worth sb's while => worth.
while 
v (phr v) while sth away pass (a period of time) in a leisurely way 逍遥自在地度过（一段时间）: We whiled away the time at the airport reading magazines. 我们在机场阅读杂志消磨时间. * It's easy to while a few hours away in a museum. 在博物馆里很容易打发掉几个小时.
while
/ waIl; ?@ hwaIl; hwaIl/ (also whilst / waIlst; ?@ hwaIlst; hwaIlst/) conj  1 (a) during the time that; when 在...期间; 当...的时候: He fell asleep while (he was) doing his homework. 他做著做著功课就睡著了. * While I was in Madrid there was a carnival. 我在马德里的时候正赶上狂欢节. * While (locked up) in prison, she wrote her first novel. 她在狱中写出了第一部小说. (b) at the same time as 与...同时: While Mary was writing a letter, the children were playing outside. 玛丽写信时孩子都在外面玩儿. * He listens to the radio while driving to work. 他去上班一边开著车一边听音乐. * I lived in a hostel while I was a student. 我求学期间住在青年招待所里.  2 (used to show a contrast 用以表示对比或相反的情况): I drink black coffee while he prefers it with cream. 我爱喝清咖啡而他喜欢加奶油的. * English is understood all over the world while Turkish is spoken by only a few people outside Turkey itself. 英语世界通行, 但土耳其语离开本国就很少有人说了.  3 (fml 文) although 虽然: While I admit that there are problems, I don't agree that they cannot be solved. 尽管我承认有问题存在, 但我不同意说这些问题不能解决.
whim
/ wIm; ?@ hwIm; hwIm/ n sudden desire or idea, esp an unusual or unreasonable one; caprice 一时的兴致; 突然的念头; （尤指）突发奇想, 异想天开; 心血来潮: It's only a passing whim, ie one that will soon be forgotten. 这只不过是一闪之念. * They seem ready to indulge (ie satisfy) his every whim. 他们简直惯著他随心所欲.
whimper
/ 5wImpE(r); ?@ 5hwI-; `hwImpL/ v  1 [I] (of a dog, person, etc) whine or cry softly, esp with fear or pain （指狗、 人等）发出长而高音的或微弱的哭声或叫声, （尤指因恐惧或痛苦）呜咽, 啜泣.  2 [Tn] say (sth) in this way 呜咽或啜泣著说（某事）: `Please don't leave me alone,' he whimpered. ｀请不要丢下我不管,＇他抽抽搭搭地说. =>Usage at cry1 用法见 cry1.
whimper 
n whimpering cry; low sobbing sound 呜咽声; 啜泣声.
whimsy
/ 5wImzI; ?@ 5hwI-; `hwImzI/ n  1 [U] odd or playful behaviour or humour 希奇的或耍笑的举动或幽默: His speech was full of whimsy. 他妙语如珠. * `Why did you do it?' `I don't know, pure whimsy.' ｀你怎样做出这种事来?＇｀我也不知道, 纯粹是闹著玩儿.＇  2 [C] fanciful idea or desire; whim 奇异的念头或兴致; 奇想: one of her bizarre whimsies 她的一个古怪的念头.
whimsical 
/ 5wImzIkl; ?@ 5hwI-; `hwImzIkl/ adj full of whimsy; fanciful, playful or capricious 有很多希奇的或耍笑的举动或幽默的; 异想天开的; 闹著玩儿的; 突发奇想的: a whimsical sense of humour 离奇的幽默感* a whimsical story for children 希奇古怪的儿童故事.
whimsicality 
/ 9wImzI5kAlEtI; ?@ 9hwI-; 9hwImzE`kAlEtI/ n [U]. 
whimsically 
/ -klI; -klI/ adv.
whin
/ wIn; ?@ hwIn; hwIn/ n [U] = gorse.
whine
/ waIn; ?@ hwaIn; hwaIn/ n (usu sing 通常作单数) (a) long high-pitched complaining cry, esp one made by a dog or child 长而高音的哭声或叫声（尤指狗或儿童发出的）. (b) similar high-pitched (esp irritating) sound made by a siren, motor-cycle engine, etc （警笛、 摩托车发动机等发出的）长而高音的响声（尤指烦人的）: the steady whine of a mechanical saw 机械锯发出的吱吱的声音.
whine 
v  1 [I, It] make a whine 发出长而高音的呜咽声或其他响声: a whining voice 呜咽的声音 * The dog sat outside the door whining (to be let in). 那条狗坐在门外狺狺叫著（要进来）.  2 (a) [I, Ipr] (derog 贬) complain, esp about trivial things 抱怨, 埋怨（尤指为琐事）: Do stop whining! 别再埋怨了! * What is that child whining about now? 那个孩子现在又抱怨什麽呢? (b) [Tn] (derog贬) say (sth) in a pleading or complaining voice 以哀求的或抱怨的声音说（某事）: `I want to go home,' he whined.｀我要回家,＇他哀求著说. 
whiner 
n animal or person that whines 发出呜咽声的动物或人.
whinny
/ 5wInI; ?@ 5hwI-; `hwInI/ n gentle neighing sound （轻微的）马嘶声.
whinny 
v (pt, pp whinnied) [I, Ipr] make this sound 发出轻微的马嘶声: The horse whinnied with pleasure. 那匹马舒服的嘶叫著.
whip
/ wIp; ?@ hwIp; hwIp/ n  1 [C] length of cord or strip of leather fastened to a handle, used esp for urging on an animal (esp a horse) or for striking a person or an animal as a punishment 鞭子. Cf 参看 horsewhip (horse).  2 [C] (a) (in Britain and the US) official of a political party who has the authority to maintain discipline among its members, esp to make them attend and vote in important government debates （英国和美国的）政党的纪律委员（尤指敦促党员出席政府重要辩论会进行投票者）. (b) instructions given by this official 党纪委员发出的指令: a ,three-line (ie very urgent) `whip 要求本党议员出席辩论并按指示投票的紧急书面通知.  3 [C] = whipper-in.  4 [C, U] dish of whipped cream, eggs, etc with fruit or other flavouring 搅拌的奶油、 蛋等加水果或其他调料制成的甜食: caramel, chocolate, strawberry, etc whip 焦糖、 巧克力、 草莓...奶油甜品.  5 (idm 习语) a fair crack of the whip => fair1. get, have, hold, etc the `whip hand (over sb) be in a position where one has power or control (over sb) 位居控制（某人）的地位: Their opponents had the whip hand and it was useless to resist. 他们因对手权柄在握, 反抗也没用.
whippy 
adj flexible; springy 易弯曲的; 有弹性的: a whippy cane 有弹力的藤条.
whipcord 
n [U]  1 type of strong, tightly twisted cord used for making whips, etc 鞭绳.  2 type of hard-wearing worsted fabric 马裤呢.
whiplash 
n lash of a whip 鞭打. `whiplash injury injury to the neck caused by a sudden jerk of the head (as in a collision) 鞭子式损伤, 颈椎过度屈伸损伤（如撞车事故造成的）.
whip
/ wIp; ?@ hwIp; hwIp/ v (-pp-)  1 [Tn] strike (a person or an animal) with a whip, esp as a punishment 鞭打（人或动物）（尤指作为惩罚）; 鞭笞: The culprit will be whipped when he is found. 那个罪犯找到後就要挨鞭子抽打.  2 [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] ~ sth (up) (into sth) stir (eggs, cream, etc) rapidly with a fork or some other instrument in order to make a stiff light mass 搅打（蛋、 奶油等）: coffee with whipped cream 加入搅打奶油的咖啡 * Whip the ingredients (up) into a smooth paste. 把配料搅打成均匀的糊状.  3 [Tn] (Brit infml 口) steal (sth) 偷（某物）: Who's whipped my umbrella? 谁把我的伞偷走了?  4 [Ipr, Ip, Tn.pr, Tn.p] (cause sb/sth to) move rapidly or suddenly in the direction specified （使某人[某物]）沿某方向快速或突然移动: The thief whipped round the corner and out of sight. 那个贼一溜烟儿转过街角就看不见了. * She whipped round just as he was about to attack her from behind. 他正要从她後面袭击她, 她一下子转过身来. * The branch whipped back and hit me in the face. 那树枝突然弹回打在我的脸上. * The intruder whipped out a knife (from his pocket). 闯进来的人突然（从他的衣袋里）掏出一把刀来. * The wind whipped several slates off (the roof). 那阵风（从屋顶上）刮下几块瓦来. * The star was whipped into a fast car and driven off. 那个明星迅速上了一辆汽车疾驶而去.  5 [Tn](a) sew (a seam, piece of cloth, etc) with stitches that pass over the edge, esp in order to prevent fraying 锁缝（布等的边）（尤指为防止脱线）. (b) bind (a stitch, the end of a rope, etc) with a close tight covering of thread or string （用线或绳）将（缝线、 绳索末端等）缠紧.  6 (phr v) whip sb/sth on drive sb to go faster, work harder, etc; make (an animal) go faster by striking it with a whip 鞭策、 驱使或督促某人快走、 努力等; 用鞭子抽打（动物）使之快走. whip sth/sb up (a) create(excitement, enthusiasm, etc) in people or cause (people) to be enthusiastic, etc; arouse 激发（情绪、 热情等）; 激励（人们）; 唤起: They're trying to whip up support for their candidate. 他们竭力激励大家支持他们的候选人. * The people were whipped up into a frenzy by the speaker. 人们听了演说人的话群情激奋. (b) (infml 口) prepare (a meal, etc) very quickly 匆匆做（饭等）: I can easily whip you up some scrambled eggs. 我马上就能给你炒点鸡蛋.
whipping 
n [C, U] (instance of) being beaten with a whip as a punishment 鞭打（作为惩罚）. 
whipping-boy 
n person who is regularly made to take the blame and punishment for the faults of others; scapegoat 经常代人受过的人; 替罪羊: I am tired of being used as the whipping-boy for all the mistakes that are made in the office. 办公室里一出差错就让我背黑锅, 我已经忍无可忍了. 
whipping cream 
cream that is suitable for whipping (whip2) 可供搅打的奶油.
whip-round 
n (Brit infml 口) appeal for contributions from a group of people 募捐; 凑份子: a whip-round for (a Christmas present for) the office cleaners 为办公室清洁工凑份子（买圣诞礼物）.
whipper-in
/ 9wIpEr 5In; ?@ hw-; 9hwIpL`In/ n (pl ~s-in) (also whip) person responsible for controlling the hounds during a hunt （打猎时）管猎狗的人.
whipper-snapper
/ 5wIpE snpE(r); ?@ 5hwI-; `hwIpL9snApL/ n (dated infml derog 旧, 口, 贬) young and unimportant person who behaves in a cheeky or over-confident way 厚颜无耻的或妄自尊大的年轻人.
whippet
/ 5wIpIt; ?@ 5hw-; `hwIpIt/ n small thin dog similar to a greyhound, often used for racing 小灵狗（常用作赛狗）.
whirl
/ w\:l; ?@ hw-; hw[l/ v  1 [I, Ipr, Ip, Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] (cause sb/sth to) move quickly round and round （使某人[某物]）旋转, 打转, 回旋: the whirling blades of the fan 旋转著的风扇叶片 * The leaves whirled (round) as they fell. 树叶打著转飘落下来. * The wind whirled (up) the fallen leaves. 一阵风把落叶刮得旋转起来. * She whirled the rope round and round (her head). 她（在头上）一圈一圈地旋转著绳带. * He whirled his partner round the dance floor. 他带著舞伴环绕舞池旋转.  2 [Ipr, Ip, Tn.pr, Tn.p] (cause sb/sth to) move or travel rapidly (in the specified direction) （使某人[某物]）（沿某方向）迅速移动或行进: The houses whirled past us as the train gathered speed. 火车越开越快, 周围的房子在我们旁边一闪而过. * He whirled them away/off in his new sports car. 他开著他的新跑车载著他们疾驶而去.  3 [I] (of the brain, senses, etc) seem to go round and round, so that one feels confused or excited; reel （指头脑、 知觉等）混乱不清, 异常兴奋; 头晕目眩: I couldn't sleep: my mind was still whirling from all I had seen and heard. 我睡不著觉, 所见所闻仍在头脑中转来转去.
whirl 
n [sing]  1 whirling movement 旋转; 回旋: the whirl of the propeller blades 螺旋桨叶片的旋转.  2 rapid succession of activities 一个紧接一个的活动: an endless whirl of parties 接连的无尽无休的聚会 * the social whirl 一连串的社交活动.  3 state of confusion 混乱: My mind is in a whirl. 我心里很乱.  4 (idm 习语) give sth a `whirl (infml 口) try sth as an experiment, to see if it is suitable, pleasant, etc 试试某事物（看是否恰当、 合意等）: The job doesn't sound very exciting but I'll give it a whirl. 这个工作听起来没什麽意思, 可是我还是要去试一试.
whirlpool 
n place in a river or the sea where there are whirling currents; circular eddy （河水或海水的）旋涡.
whirlwind 
n  1 funnel-shaped column of swiftly circulating air 旋风: [attrib 作定语] (fig 比喻) a whirlwind (ie very rapid) affair/courtship/romance 仓促间的暧昧关系[求婚/风流韵事].  2 (idm 习语) reap the whirlwind => reap.
whirligig
/ 5w\:lIgIg; ?@ 5hw-; `hw[lI9^I^/ n  1 any of several types of spinning or whirling toy, esp a top 旋转式玩具; （尤指）陀螺.  2 = roundabout 1.
whirr (also esp US whir) 
/ w\:(r); ?@ hw-; hw[/ n (usu sing 通常作单数) continuous rapid buzzing or vibrating sound 连续而迅速的嗡嗡声或震动声: the whirr of a fan, motor, propeller 风扇、 发动机、 螺旋桨的呼呼声.
whirr (also esp US whir) 
v [I] make this sound 发出嗡嗡声或震动声: The bird flew past, its wings whirring. 那只鸟飞了过去, 翅膀发出呼呼的声音.
whisk
/ wIsk; ?@ hw-; hwIsk/ n  1 device (usu made of coiled wire) for whipping eggs, cream, etc （搅打蛋、 奶油等的）搅拌器, 打蛋器（通常为金属圈制成的）. =>illus at kitchen 见kitchen插图.  2 small brush made from a bunch of grass, twigs, bristles, etc tied to a handle （用乾草、 细枝、 鬃毛等制的）小扫帚: a `fly-whisk 蝇拂.  3 quick light brushing movement (eg of a horse's tail) 掸, 拂（如马尾的摆动）.
whisk 
v  1 [Tn] move (sth) quickly through the air with a light sweeping movement 挥, 甩（某物）: The horse whisked its tail angrily. 那匹马发著怒甩动的尾巴.  2 [Tn] beat (eggs, etc) into a froth; whip 搅打（鸡蛋等）.  3 (phr v) whisk sth away/off brush sth quickly and lightly away as if with a whisk 刷去或扫掉某物: whisk the flies away 轰走苍蝇. whisk (sb/sth) away, off, etc go or take (sb/sth) away quickly and suddenly 突然匆匆走开或将（某人[某物]）带走: The waiter whisked away the food before we had finished. 服务员没等我们吃完就把饭菜都拿走了. * She (was) whisked up to the top floor in the lift. 她乘电梯迅速到达顶层.
whisker
/ 5wIskE(r); ?@ 5hwI-; `hwIskL/ n  1 whiskers [pl] long hair growing on a man's face 络腮胡子; 连鬓胡子. Cf 参看 beard1 a, moustache 1.  2 [C] any of the long stiff hairs that grow near the mouth of a cat, rat, etc （猫、 鼠等的）须. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page iii.  3 (idm 习语) be the cat's whiskers/pyjamas => cat1. by a `whisker by a very small amount or margin 差一点儿: She missed the first prize by a whisker. 她只差一点儿就能得到头奖了.
whiskered 
/ 5wIskEd; ?@ 5hw-; `hwIskLd/, whiskery / 5wIskErI; US  5hw-; `hwIskErI/ adjs having whiskers 有络腮胡子的; （猫、 鼠等）有须的.
whisky
(Brit) (US or Irish 美式或爱尔兰式英语作 whiskey) / 5wIskI; ?@ 5hwI-; `hwIskI/ n (a) [U] strong alcoholic drink distilled from malted grain (esp barley or rye) 威士忌: a bottle of whisky 一瓶威士忌. (b) [C] type of this 威士忌: This is a very good whisky. 这种威士忌非常好. (c) [C] glass of this 一杯威士忌: Two whiskies, please. 请来两杯威士忌.
whisper
/ 5wIspE(r); ?@ 5hwI-; `hwIspL/ v  1 (a) [I] speak softly, using the breath but without vibrating the vocal cords 声带不振动而用呼吸声说话; 低语; 小声说: Why are you whispering? 你为什麽低声说话? (b) [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr, Tf, Dn.pr, Dpr.f, Dpr.t] ~ (about sb/sth); ~ sth (to sb) talk or say sth in this way, esp privately or secretly 小声说某事（尤指私事或秘密事）: Don't you know it's rude to whisper? 你难道不知道窃窃私语是不礼貌的吗? * He whispered a word in my ear. 他对我附耳说了一句话. * `I feel very afraid,' she whispered. ｀我觉得很害怕,＇她低声说. * She whispered (to me) that she felt very afraid. 她小声（对我）说她觉得很害怕. * It is whispered(ie There is a rumour) that he is heavily in debt. 据说他负债累累.  2 [I] (of leaves, the wind, etc) make soft sounds; rustle （指叶子、 风等）发沙沙声, 发飒飒声: The wind was whispering in the trees. 一阵风穿过树林沙沙作响.
whisper 
n  1 whispering sound, speech or remark 低语; 小声说的话: He spoke in a whisper. 他低声说话.  2 rumour 传言; 谣言: I've heard whispers that the firm is likely to go bankrupt. 我听到传闻说公司很可能要破产.
whispering campaign 
attack on sb's reputation made by passing malicious statements about him from person to person 散布流言诽谤某人.
whist
/ wIst; ?@ hwIst; hwIst/ n [U] card-game for two pairs of players, similar to bridge2 惠斯特（纸牌游戏, 由两对游戏者参加, 类似桥牌）.
whist drive 
series of games of whist played by several sets of partners at different tables, with certain players moving after each round to the next table 惠斯特组合赛（由几对参赛者在各桌进行, 某些参赛者一局後换至下一桌）.
whistle
/ 5wIsl; ?@ 5hwI-; `hwIsl/ n  1 (a) clear shrill sound made by forcing breath through a small hole between partly closed lips 口哨声: (fig 比喻) the whistle of a steam engine 蒸汽发动机的汽笛声. (b) similar tuneful sound made by a bird 鸟发出的类似口哨的声音: the blackbird's whistle 黑鹂的鸣叫声.  2 instrument used to produce a clear shrill sound, esp as a signal 哨子; 汽笛; 警笛: The referee blew his whistle. 裁判吹响了哨子.  3 (idm 习语) blow the whistle on sb/sth => blow1. clean as a whistle => clean1. wet one's whistle => wetv.
whistle 
v  1 (a) [I, Ipr, Ip] make the sound of a whistle 发出哨子或汽笛等的声音: The boy was whistling (away) cheerfully. 那个男孩愉快地（一直）吹著口哨. * A train whistled in the distance. 一列火车在远处鸣响了汽笛. * The wind whistled through a crack in the door. 风从门的裂缝中呼呼地刮了进来. (b) [Tn] produce (a tune) in this way 用口哨吹出（曲调）: He whistled a happy tune as he walked along. 他边走边用口哨吹著快乐的曲子.(c) [Ipr, Tn.pr, Tn.p, Dn.pr, Dpr.t] make a signal to (sb/sth) in this way 用口哨或汽笛等向（某人[某物]）发信号: She whistled her dog back. 她一吹口哨就把她的狗唤了回来. * She whistled for her dog. 她吹口哨唤她的狗来. * He whistled to his friend to keep hidden. 他吹口哨通知朋友继续隐蔽.  2 [I, Ipr, Ip] move swiftly with a noise like a whistle 发出似口哨声迅速移动: A bullet whistled past his head. 一颗子弹嗖的一声从他头上经过.  3 (idm 习语) whistle in the `dark try to overcome one's fear in a frightening or dangerous situation 在惊险情况下尽力给自己壮胆.  4 (phr v) whistle for sth (infml 口) wish for or expect sth in vain 徒然希望或指望某事物: If he wants his money now he'll have to whistle for it, I'm afraid. 要是他现在想要他的钱, 我看他是吹了.
whistle-stop 
n (a) (US) small railway station where trains stop only when signalled to do so （仅於发出停车信号才停的）小火车站. (b) (fig 比喻) short stop made by a politician during an election campaign （竞选活动中政客的）短暂停留: [attrib 作定语] on a whistle-stop tour of the country 在全国各地作短暂停留的竞选旅行.
whit
/ wIt; ?@ hwIt; hwIt/ n [sing] (usu in negative sentences 通常用於否定句中) the smallest amount 极少的量; 一点儿: I don't care a whit (ie in the least) whether she stays or not. 我毫不在乎她的去留. * I've read the report but I'm no whit the wiser, ie I don't understand it at all. 我看了这份报告, 一点都不明白.
Whit
/ wIt; ?@ hwIt; hwIt/ n [U, often attrib 常作定语] = whitsun: the Whit weekend 圣灵降临节的周末.
Whit Sunday 
the seventh Sunday after Easter; Pentecost 圣灵降临节（复活节後的第七个星期日）.
white
/ waIt; ?@ hwaIt; hwaIt/ adj (-r, -st)  1 of the very palest colour, like fresh snow, common salt or milk 白的; 白色的: walls painted white 已刷成白色的墙壁 * strong white teeth 健康洁白的牙齿 * Her hair has turned white, eg with age. 她的头发已经白了（如上了年纪）. * I like my coffee white, ie with milk or cream in it. 我喜欢加牛奶或奶油的咖啡. Cf 参看 black1.  2 of a pale-skinned race 白种人的.  3 ~ (with sth) (of a person) pale as a result of emotion or illness （指人）（因情绪变化或生病）脸色苍白的: He was white with fury. 他气得脸色煞白.  4 (idm 习语) (in) black and white => black2. bleed sb white => bleed. show the white feather => show2. (as) ,white as a `sheet very pale, esp as a result of fear or shock 苍白的（尤指因恐惧或震惊所致）: She went as white as a sheet when she heard the news. 她听到这个消息顿时脸色苍白. (as) white as `snow very white 雪白的; 极白的: an old man with hair as white as snow 一个白发苍苍的老先生. a white elephant possession that is useless and often expensive to maintain 无用的而常指保管昂贵的东西.
white 
v [Tn] (idm 习语) a whited `sepulchre (fml 文) person who seems to be good, but is really evil; hypocrite 伪君子.
whiten 
/ 5waItn; ?@ 5hwaI-; `hwaItn/ v [I, Tn] (cause sth to) become white or whiter （使某物）变白或更白: whiten one's tennis shoes 刷白自己的网球鞋.
whiteness 
n [U].
whitish 
adj tending towards white; fairly white 发白的; 稍白的: a whitish blue 略白的蓝色 * a whitish dress 发白的连衣裙.
white ant 
= termite.
whitebait 
n [U] young herrings, sprats or other small silvery white fish that are eaten whole as food 鲱、 西鲱的幼鱼或其他银白色小鱼（可整条食用）.
white cell, ,white corpuscle 
any of the cells in the blood that fight infection; leucocyte 白血球. Cf 参看 red corpuscle (red1).
white coffee 
coffee with milk or cream added 加牛奶或奶油的咖啡.
white-collar 
adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] (of a job, worker, etc) not manual （指工作、 工作者等）白领的（不使用体力的）. Cf 参看 blue-collar (blue1).
white dwarf 
small, very dense, faint star 白矮星. Cf 参看 red giant (red1).
white ensign 
flag flown by ships of the British navy 英国皇家海军军旗. Cf 参看 red ensign (red1).
white flag 
symbol of surrender 白旗（投降的标志）.
white heat 
high temperature at which metal looks white 白热; 白炽.
white horses 
waves in the sea with white crests on them 白浪.
white hope 
(infml 口) person who is expected to bring success to a team, group, etc 可望给一队、 一集体等带来成功的人: He was once the great white hope of the Labour Party. 他一度是工党中深孚众望的人.
white-hot 
adj at white heat; extremely hot 白热的; 炽热的.
the White House 
(a) the official residence (in Washington DC) of the President of the USA 白宫（美国总统府, 位於美国首都华盛顿）. (b) the US President and his advisers 白宫; 美国总统及其顾问: The White House has denied the report. 白宫已否认这一报道.
white lead 
poisonous compound of lead carbonate, used as a pigment 白铅（碳酸铅, 有毒, 用作颜料）.
white lie 
harmless or trivial lie, esp one told in order to avoid hurting sb 无害的或无关紧要的谎话（尤指为避免伤及某人而说的）.
white man (fem 阴性作 `white woman) 
member of a pale-skinned race; Caucasian 白人; 白种人: remote areas where no white man had ever been 白种人没到过的偏远地区.
white meat 
(a) poultry, veal or pork 白色肉（家禽肉、 小牛肉或猪肉）. (b) meat from the breast of a cooked chicken or other bird （烹调的鸡肉或其他禽肉的）胸脯肉. Cf 参看 red meat (red2).
white noise 
noise that contains many frequencies with approximately equal energies 白噪声; 白噪音.
White Paper 
(Brit) report published by the government about its policy on a matter that is to be considered by Parliament 白皮书. Cf 参看 Green Paper (green1).
white pepper 
pepper made by grinding peppercorns after the husks have been removed 白胡椒.
white sauce 
sauce made from butter, flour and milk白沙司（用黄油、 面粉、 牛奶制成的调味汁）: Add cheese to the white sauce. 在白沙司里加上奶酪.
white slave 
woman forced into becoming a prostitute, esp in a foreign country 被迫为娼的女子（尤指在国外）: [attrib 作定语] the white-`slave trade/traffic 迫良为娼的买卖. ,white `slavery.
white spirit 
(esp Brit) light petroleum used as a paint solvent or cleaning substance 石油溶剂: remove paint from the brushes with white spirit 用石油溶剂除去刷子上的油漆.
white tie 
(man's white bow-tie worn as part of) full formal evening dress （男用）全套正式晚礼服（配用的白领结）: [attrib 作定语] Is it a white-tie affair? 参加这个聚会是不是得穿全套晚礼服?
whitewash 
n  1 [U] powdered lime or chalk mixed with water, used for painting （粉刷用的）石灰水.  2 [C, U] (fig 比喻) (process of) hiding sb's errors, faults, etc 粉饰; 掩饰: The opposition dismissed the report as a whitewash. 反对党认为这份报告文过饰非不予理会.  v [Tn]  1 put whitewash on (a wall, etc) 粉刷（墙壁等）: whitewash the outside of the cottage 粉刷农舍的外墙.  2 try to make (sb, sb's reputation, etc) appear blameless by hiding errors, faults, etc 为（某人、 某人的名誉等）涂脂抹粉.
white wedding 
wedding at which the bride wears a white dress, esp one that takes place in a church 新娘穿白色礼服的婚礼（尤指在教堂举行的）.
white wine 
wine that is very pale yellow, amber or golden 白葡萄酒; 浅色果酒. Cf 参看 red wine (red1), rose.
Whitehall
/ 5waIthR:l; ?@ 5hwaI-; `hwaIt9hRl/ n (a) [U] street in London where there are many Government offices 怀特霍尔（伦敦一街道, 政府机关所在地）: Rumours are circulating in Whitehall. 怀特霍尔街上流传著谣言. (b) [Gp] the British Government 白厅; 英国政府: Whitehall is/are refusing to confirm the reports. 英国政府对这些报道不予证实.
whither
/ 5wITE(r); ?@ 5hwI-; `hwITL/ adv (arch or rhet 古或修辞) to what place or state 向何处; 到何种情况: Whither goest thou? 汝欲何往? * Whither (ie What is the likely future of) the shipping industry? 航运业何去何从?
whiting
/ 5waItIN; ?@ 5hwaI-; `hwaItIN/ n (pl unchanged 复数不变) any of several types of small silvery-grey sea-fish 牙鳕（多种银灰色小海鱼）.
whiting
/ 5waItIN; ?@ 5hwaI-; `hwaItIN/ (also whitening / 5waItnIN; ?@ 5hwaI-; `hwaItnIN/) n [U] powdered white chalk used for making whitewash, silver polish, etc （用 於粉刷、 擦亮银器等的）白垩粉.
whitlow
/ 5wItlEU; ?@ 5hwI-; `hwItlo/ n small painfully inflamed place on a finger or toe, esp near a nail 瘭疽; 化脓性指头炎.
Whitsun
/ 5wItsn; ?@ 5hwI-; `hwItsn/ (also Whit / wIt; ?@ hwIt; hwIt/) n Whit Sunday and the days close to it 圣灵降临节及其前後几天.
Whitsuntide 
/ -taId; -9taId/ n = Whitsun.
whittle
/ 5wItl; ?@ 5hwI-; `hwItl/ v  1 (a) [Ipr, Tn] ~ (at) sth cut thin slices or strips off (wood, etc) 削（木头等）. (b) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ A (from B); ~ B (into A) make or shape (sth) by doing this 削成（某物）: whittling a tent-peg from a branch/a branch into a tent-peg 把树枝削成帐篷钉.  2 (phr v) whittle sth away gradually remove or decrease sth 逐渐削减某事物: Inflation has whittled away their savings. 通货膨胀蚕食了他们的积蓄. whittle sth down (a) make sth thinner by cutting off fine slices with a knife 用刀将某物削薄. (b) reduce the size of sth gradually 逐渐减少某事物: The number of employees is being whittled down in order to reduce costs. 为节省开支现正逐渐裁员.
whiz
/ wIz; ?@ hwIz; hwIz/ v (-zz-) [I, Ipr, Ip] (a) make a sound like that of an object moving very fast through the air 发出如物体急速穿过空气的声音: A bullet whizzed past my ear. 一颗子弹嗖的一声从我耳边飞过. (b) (infml 口) move very fast 高速移动: whizzing along (the motorway) （在高速公路上）飞速行驶.
whiz
NOTE ON USAGE 用法: Compare zoom, whiz, zip, shoot, dart, and nip. 试比较zoom、 whiz、 zip、 shoot、 dart、 nip这几个动词. Zoom and whiz are both informal and indicate the rapid noisy movement of a vehicle, etc. *zoom与whiz均为口语用词, 指车等快速行驶同时发出声响. Zoom suggests a low engine noise; whiz suggests a high whistling sound *zoom指发动机的低声, whiz指似口哨或汽笛的高声: The jet zoomed low over the houses, frightening everyone. 那架喷气式飞机低飞掠过房顶, 隆隆声把大家吓了一跳. *  A bullet whizzed past my ear. 一颗子弹嗖的一声从我耳边飞过. Zip also describes a vehicle moving fast but does not suggest noise. *zip也指车快速行驶, 但不含发出声响之意. It can refer to people getting through a task or a process quickly 这个词还可指人迅速完成一任务或经过一过程: These new trains really zip along. 这些新列车行驶得可真快. *  We were lucky   we just zipped through customs. 我们很运气--一下子就过了海关. Shoot and dart indicate the sudden rapid movement of a person, an animal or a thing *shoot和dart指人、 动物或东西突然快速移动: A car suddenly shot out of a side road and nearly hit me. 有一辆汽车冷不防从岔道上冲出, 险些撞著我. *  The boy suddenly darted across the road in front of the bus. 那个男孩突然从公共汽车前面冲过马路. Nip is informal, indicating someone hurrying somewhere for a short time and for a particular purpose *nip是口语用词, 指某人为某目的匆匆去一下某处: I must nip round to the shops for some milk. 我得赶快到商店转一圈买点儿牛奶.
whiz-kid
/ 5wIzkId; ?@ 5hwIz-; `hwIz9kId/ n (infml sometimes derog 口, 有时作贬义) person who becomes successful very quickly 迅速获得成功的人: The new manager is a real whiz-kid. 新经理是个平地青云的人.
who
/ hu:; hu/ interrog pron  1 (used as the subject of a v to ask about the name, identity or function of one or more people 用作动词的主体, 用以询问人的姓名、 身分或职位): Who is the woman in the black hat? 戴黑帽子的那个女的是谁? * I wonder who phoned this morning.我不知道今天上午谁打来过电话. * Who are the men in white coats? 穿著白大衣的那些男的是什麽人? * Do you know who broke the window? 你知道是谁把窗户打破的吗?  2 (infml 口) (used as the object of a v or prep 用作动词或介词的宾语): Who did you see at church? 你做礼拜时看见谁了? * Who are you phoning? 你给谁打电话呢? * Who shall I give it to? 我把这个给谁? * Who is the money for? 这钱是给谁的?  3 (idm 习语) who am `I, are `you, is `she, etc, to do sth? what right, authority, etc have I, etc to do sth 我、 你、 她等有什麽权利、 资格等做某事: Who are you to tell me I can't leave my bicycle here? It's not your house. 你凭什麽不让我把自行车放在这儿? 这又不是你们家. (know, learn, etc) who's `who (be informed about) people's names, jobs, status, etc （知道）人的名字、 工作、 身分等; （了解）谁是谁: You'll soon find out who's who in this department. 你很快就能弄清楚这个部门每个人的情况. 
who 
rel pron 关系代词  1 (a) (in clauses which define the preceding n 用於限定先行名词的从句中): the man/men who wanted to meet you 想要见你的人 * The people who called yesterday want to buy the house. 昨天打来电话的人想买这所房子. (b) (in clauses which do not define the preceding n 用於不限定先行名词的从句中): My wife, who is out at the moment, will phone you when she gets back. 我们太太现在出去了, 等她回来给你去电话. * Mrs Smith, who has a lot of teaching experience, will be joining us in the spring. 史密斯夫人很有教学经验, 她将在春天来和我们一道工作.  2 (used as the object of a v or prep 用作动词或介词的宾语) (a) (in a defining clause, where it can be omitted 用於限定性从句中, 此时who字可省去不用): The couple (who) we met on holiday have sent us a card. 我们度假时遇到的那对夫妇给我们寄来一张明信片. * The boy (who) I spoke to a moment ago is the son of my employer. 那个男孩, 就是我刚才和他说话的那个, 是我们雇主的儿子. (b) (in a non-defining clause 用於非限定性从句中): Mary, who we were talking about earlier, has just walked in. 玛丽, 我们刚才还说她来著, 已经进来了. =>Usage at whom 用法见 whom.
WHO
/ 9dQblju: eItF 5EU; 9dQbljJ etF `o/ abbr 缩写 = World Health Organization 世界卫生组织.
who'd
/ hu:d; hud/ contracted form 缩约式  1 who had => have.  2 who would => will1, would2.
who'll
/ hu:l; hul/ contracted form 缩约式 who will => will1.
who're
/ 5hu:E(r); `huL/ contracted form 缩约式 who are => be.
who're
/ 5hu:E(r); `huL/ contracted form 缩约式 who are => be.
who's
/ hu:z; huz/ contracted form 缩约式  1 who is => be.  2 who has => have.
who've
/ hu:v; huv/ contracted form 缩约式 who have => have.
whoa
/ wEU; wo/ interj (used as a command to a horse, etc to stop or stand still 用以叫马停下来或站住不动的口令).
whodunit (also whodunnit) 
/ 9hu:5dQnIt; hu`dQnIt/ n (infml 口) detective story or play in which the person who does the crime is only revealed at the end （在故事情节中作案罪犯在结局时才揭示出来的）侦探小说或戏剧: her latest whodunit 她最新的一部悬疑侦探小说.
whoever
/ hu:5evE(r); hu`ZvL/ pron  1 the person who  ...的那个人: Whoever says that is a liar. 说那话的人是个骗子. * You're responsible to whoever is in charge of sales. 你要向主管销售的人负责.  2 regardless of who 无论谁: Whoever wants to speak to me on the phone, tell them I'm busy. 不管谁要我接电话, 就说我现在正忙著呢. * Tell whoever you like  it makes no difference to me. 你愿意告诉谁就告诉谁--对我来说都无所谓.
whoever 
interrog pron (expressing surprise 用以表示惊讶) who （究竟）谁: Whoever heard of such a thing! 谁听说过这种事!
whole
/ hEUl; hol/ adj  1 [attrib 作定语] entire; complete 完全的; 整体的; 全部的: three whole days 三整天 * We drank a whole bottle each. 我们每人都喝了整整一瓶. * The whole town was destroyed by the earthquake. 整个小镇已遭地震摧毁. * (infml 口) The whole country (ie All the people in it) mourned the death of the queen. 举国哀悼女王晏驾. * I've sold the whole lot, ie everything. 我把所有东西都卖了. * Let's forget the whole affair/matter/thing. 咱们完全不要再想这件事了. * Tell me the whole truth. 把实情一五一十都告诉我. =>Usage at half1 用法见half1.  2 not broken, damaged or injured; intact 完整的; 无损伤的: After the party, there wasn't a glass left whole. 这场聚会结束时, 玻璃杯连一个完整的也没剩下. * cook sth whole, ie without cutting it up 烹治整个儿的某物（不切开） * swallow sth whole, ie without chewing it 把某物囫囵吞下（不咀嚼） * (fml 文) make sb whole, ie well again (after injury or illness) 使某人痊愈.  3 (idm 习语) go the whole hog (infml 口) do sth thoroughly or completely 彻底地或完全地做某事: They painted the kitchen and then decided to go the whole hog and redecorate the other rooms as well. 他们粉刷了厨房, 後来又决心干到底, 把其他房间也都修饰了一番. the whole bag of `tricks/ ca`boodle/ she`bang/ `shooting match (infml 口) the whole collection of facts or things 全部事物: I just threw the whole caboodle in the back of the car. 我把所有东西都扔到汽车後座上去了. * They bought the house, the land, the stables  the whole shooting match. 他们买下了那所房子、 那片土地、 那个马厩--所有东西都一齐买下了. a whole lot (of sth) (infml 口) a large number or amount 大量: a whole lot of reasons for not doing it 不做这件事的许许多多理由 * a whole lot of trouble 很多麻烦. with all one's heart/one's whole heart => heart.
whole 
n  1 [C] thing that is complete in itself 自成完整的事物; 整体; 整个; 全体: Four quarters make a whole.四个四分之一可构成一个整体. * A whole is greater than any of its parts. 整体大於其组成部分. =>Usage at half1 用法见half1.  2 [sing] ~ of sth all that there is of sth某事物的全部: She spent the whole of the year in hospital.她住院住了整整一年了.  3 (idm 习语) as a `whole (a) as one thing or piece and not as separate parts 作为整体: Is the collection going to be divided up or sold as a whole? 这批收藏品是零卖还是一起卖? (b) in general 普遍说来; 一般地说: The population as a whole is/are in favour of the reform. 全体人民普遍拥护改革. on the whole considering everything 总的说来; 一切都考虑在内: On the whole, I'm in favour of the proposal. 总的说来, 我赞成这个提议.
wholeness 
n [U].
wholly 
/ 5hEUllI; `holI/ adv completely; entirely 完全地; 全部地: not a wholly successful book 并不十分成功的书 * I'm not wholly convinced by your argument. 您的论证我尚未尽以为然.
whole food, `whole foods 
food that has not been processed or refined and is free from artificial substances全部原食物（未经加工或精炼而无人造物质食物）: [attrib作定语] a whole-food restaurant 全部原食物餐厅.
whole-hearted 
adj without doubts or hesitation 全心全意的: give ,wholehearted support 给予全心全意的支持. 
whole-heartedly 
adv: wholeheartedly in favour of the scheme 全心全意赞成这项计画.
whole holiday 
single whole day taken as a holiday, esp at a school 一整天的假（尤指学校的）.
wholemeal 
n [U] flour that is made from the whole grain of wheat, etc including the husk 全麦面粉: [attrib 作定语] wholemeal bread 全麦面包.
whole note 
(US) = semibreve.
whole number 
(mathematics 数) number that consists of one or more units, with no fractions; integer 整数.
wholesale
/ 5hEUlseIl; `hol9sel/ n [U, usu attrib 通常作定语] selling of goods (esp in large quantities) to shopkeepers for resale to the public 批发; 趸批出卖: the wholesale trade 批发业 * wholesale prices 批发价格. Cf 参看 retail.
wholesale 
adj, adv (a) of, involving or engaged in wholesale as a method of trading 批发（的）; 趸批出卖（的）: We buy our supplies wholesale. 我们以批发交易方式进货. (b) (often derog 常作贬义) on a large scale 大规模（的）: the wholesale slaughter of innocent people 大批屠杀无辜百姓.
wholesale 
v [Tn] sell (goods) wholesale 批发（货物）. 
wholesaler 
n.
wholesome
/ 5hEUlsEm; `holsEm/ adj (a) good for one's health or well-being 有益於健康的: plain but wholesome meals 清淡却有益於健康的饭菜 * (fig 比喻) wholesome advice 有益的劝告. (b) suggesting a healthy condition 显示健康的: have a wholesome appearance 显出健康的样子. 
wholesomeness 
n [U].
wholly
=> whole.
whom
/ hu:m; hum/ interrog pron (fml 文) (used as the object of a v or prep 用作动词或介词的宾语) which person or people 谁: Whom did they invite? 他们邀请谁了? * To whom should I refer the matter? 我应该找谁办这件事? * By whom was the order executed? 这项命令是谁执行的?
whom 
rel pron 关系代词 (fml 文)  1 (used as the object of a v or prep introducing a clause that describes a person 用作动词或介词的宾语, 以引导出修饰人的从句): The author whom you criticized in your review has written a letter in reply. 您在评论中批评的那个作者已经写了一封回信. * The person to whom this letter was addressed died three years ago. 这封信的收信人三年前就去世了.  2 (used esp in formal written English as the object of a v or prep in a non-defining clause 尤用於庄重的书面语中, 作动词或介词的宾语以引导出非限定从句): My parents, whom I'm sure you remember, passed away within a week of one another. 我的父母, 您一定还记得他们的, 已於一周内相继去世. * Her elder daughter, in whom she placed the greatest trust, failed to match her expectations. 她的长女, 她对之无比信任, 却辜负了她的期望.
whom
NOTE ON USAGE 用法: Whom is rarely used in everyday language. 在日常使用的语言中很少用到 whom 这个词. Who is more common as the object form, especially in questions 与之相比, who倒常用作宾语, 尤用於疑问句中: Who did you see at the party? 你在聚会中看见谁了? Whom is necessary after prepositions 在介词後面必须用 whom: With whom did you go? 您是同何人一道去的? This use of preposition + whom is very formal and occurs especially in writing. 这种｀介词+whom＇的用法极为庄重且特别用於书面语中. In informal language we say 在口语中应说: Who did you go with? 您是跟谁一起去的? In defining relative clauses whom is also unusual. 在限定性关系从句中也很少用 whom 这个词. The object pronoun is often omitted or replaced by who or that 在这种从句中, 宾格代词 whom 往往省去不用, 或用who或that代之: The students(whom/who/that) we examined last week were excellent. 我们上星期考的学生都好极了. In non-defining relative clauses whom or who (not that) is used and the pronoun cannot be omitted 在非限定性关系从句中, 要用 whom 或 who（不可用that）而且不可省略: Our doctor, whom/who we all like very much, is leaving. 常给我们看病的那个医生, 我们都非常喜欢他, 他要走了. This construction is uncommon in spoken English. 这种结构很少用於口语中.
whoop
/ hu:p, wu:p; ?@ hwu:p; hwup/ n  1 loud cry, esp one expressing joy or excitement 大叫, 呼喊（尤指表达喜悦或兴奋的）: They opened the parcel with whoops of delight. 他们打开包裹, 高兴地叫喊起来.  2 harsh gasping sound made by sb with whooping cough （百日咳患者的）咳嗽和哮喘声.
whoop 
v [I]  1 utter a loud (joyful or excited) cry 发出（喜悦的或激动的）叫喊声: whoop with joy 欢呼.  2 cough with a whoop(2) 发出咳嗽和哮喘声.  3 (idm 习语) ,whoop it `up / wu:p; ?@ hwUp; hwJp/ (infml 口) take part in noisy celebrations 欢闹; 狂欢庆祝: After their victory they were whooping it up all night long. 他们获胜後通宵狂欢庆祝.
whooping cough 
infectious disease, esp of children, with gasping coughs and long rasping intakes of breath 百日咳.
whooping crane 
large N American bird that makes a whooping sound ( whoop 2 ) 高鸣鹤（产於北美）.
whoopee
/ 5wUpi:; ?@ 5hwU-; `hwJpi/ interj (expressing joy 表示喜悦的呼喊).
whoopee 
n (idm 习语) make `whoopee (dated infml 旧, 口) rejoice or celebrate noisily 欢闹; 狂欢庆祝.
whoops
/ wUps; wJps/ interj (infml 口) (a) (used when one has almost had an accident, broken sth, etc 用於险些出事故、 打破某物等时): Whoops! I nearly dropped the tray. 哎哟! 我差点儿把托盘弄掉了. (b) (used to express apology or regret when one has said something tactless, revealed a secret, etc 说了唐突的话、 泄露了秘密等时, 用以表示歉意或悔意).
whop
/ wCp; ?@ hwCp; hwBp/ v (-pp-) [Tn] (infml 口 esp US) thrash or defeat (sb) 痛打, 打败（某人）.
whopper 
n (infml 口) (a) thing that is very big of its kind （同类中的）极大的事物: The fisherman had caught a whopper. 那个打鱼的捕到一条特大的鱼. (b) big lie 弥天大谎: If she said that, she was telling a real whopper. 要是她那麽说的, 她就是说了个大瞎话.
whopping 
(infml 口) adj very big 极大的: a whopping lie 大瞎话.  adv (infml 口) very 非常: a whopping big hole in the ground 地上的一个极大的洞.
whore
/ hR:(r); hRr/ n (dated or derog 旧或贬) (a) prostitute 妓女; 男妓. (b) sexually immoral woman 性关系不道德的女子.
whore-house 
n (dated or derog 旧或贬) brothel 妓院.
whorl
/ w\:l; ?@ hw-; hw[l/ n  1 one turn of a spiral （一圈）螺纹.  2 complete circle formed by the ridges of a fingerprint （指纹的）涡.  3 ring of leaves, petals, etc round the stem of a plant 轮生体（环生於植物茎部的叶、 花瓣等）.
whortleberry
/ 5w\:tlberI; ?@ 5hw\:rtlberI; `hw[tl9bZrI/ n = bilberry.
whose
/ hu:z; huz/ interrog pron, interrog det of whom 谁的: Whose (house) is that? 那是谁的（房子）? * I wonder whose (book) this is. 我不知道这是谁的（书）.
whose 
rel det 关系限定词 of whom; (less commonly) of which 谁的; 哪个的（不常用）: the boy whose father is in prison 他父亲正在坐牢的那个男孩儿 * the people whose house was broken into last week 上星期闹贼的那家人 * the house whose door has a glass panel, ie instead of the house with a door with a glass panel 门上镶著玻璃的那所房子.
why
/ waI; ?@ hwaI; hwaI/ interrog adv  1 for what reason or purpose 为什麽原因或目的: Why were you late? 你为什麽迟到? * Why did you buy a spade? 你买铁　干什麽? * Tell me why you did it. 告诉我你为什麽干那件事? * Do you know why the door is locked? 你知道不知道门为什麽锁上了?  2 (used in front of a v to suggest that sth is unacceptable or unnecessary 用於动词前表示某事不可取或不必要): Why get upset just because you got a bad mark? 何必因为得的分数差就想不开? * Why bother to write? We'll see him tomorrow. 还写信干什麽? 我们明天就见到他了.  3 (idm 习语) why ever (used to express surprise 用以表示惊讶) why （究竟）为什麽, 怎麽: Why ever didn't you tell us before? 你怎麽不早告诉我们呢? why not (used to make or agree to a suggestion用以提出一建议或对一建议表示同意): Why not go now?现在就去好不好? * `Let's go to the cinema.' `Why not?' ｀咱们去看电影吧.＇｀好哇.＇
why 
rel adv 关系副词 (used esp after reason 尤用於 reason 一词之後) for which (reason) 因此（原因）: the reason why he left her 他离开她的原因 * That is (the reason) why I came early. 这就是我来早了的原因.
why 
interj (expressing surprise, impatience, etc 用以表示惊讶、 不耐烦等): Why, it's you! 呦, 是你呀! * Why, it's easy  a child could do it! 　, 这很容易--连孩子都会!
why 
n (idm 习语) the whys and (the) wherefores the reasons 原因; 缘故; 理由: I don't need to hear all the whys and the wherefores, I just want to know what happened. 我无需听那些大道理, 我只想知道是怎麽了.
WI
abbr 缩写 =  1 (esp in addresses) West Indies （尤用作地址上的字样）西印度群岛.  2 / 9dQblju: 5aI; 9dQbljJ `aI/(Brit infml 口) Women's Institute 妇女协会.
wick
/ wIk; wIk/ n  1 (a) length of thread in the centre of a candle, the top end of which is lit and burns as the wax melts 蜡烛心. =>illus at candle 见candle插图. (b) flat or rounded length of woven material by which oil is drawn up to be burnt, in oil-lamps, oil-stoves and some types of cigarette lighter 灯心; （某些类型的打火机的）油绳: trim the wick of a lamp 修剪灯心.  2 (idm 习语) get on sb's `wick (Brit infml 口) irritate sb continually 不断招惹某人.
wicked
/ 5wIkId; `wIkId/ adj (-er, -est)  1 (of a person or his actions) morally bad; sinful or evil （指人或人的行为）不道德的, 缺德的, 邪恶的: That was very wicked of you. 你干的事可真缺德. * a wicked deed, lie, plot 邪恶的行为、 谎言、 阴谋 * (fig 比喻) wicked (ie very high) prices 邪乎的（极高的）价格 * wicked (ie very bad or unpleasant) weather 糟糕的天气.  2 intended to harm or capable of harming 意欲伤害的; 有伤害能力的: a wicked blow 意欲打伤的一击 * a wicked-looking knife 杀气腾腾的刀.  3 mischievous 淘气的; 顽皮的: a wicked sense of humour 恶作剧的幽默感.
the wicked 
n [pl v]  1 wicked people 恶人.  2 (idm 习语) (there's) no peace, rest, etc for the `wicked (saying usu joc 谚, 通常作戏谑语) wrongdoers have (and must expect) a life full of fear, worry, etc 恶人永无宁日.
wickedly 
adv: The knife gleamed wickedly in the moonlight. 那把刀在月光下闪著凶光.
wickedness 
n [U].
wicker
/ 5wIkE(r); `wIkL/ n [U] twigs or canes woven together, esp to make baskets or furniture 编结的树枝或藤条（尤指为制作篮、 筐或家具用的）: [attrib 作定语] a wicker chair 藤椅.
wickerwork 
n [U] baskets, furniture, etc made of wicker （用枝条制作的）篮、 筐、 家具等: [attrib 作定语] wickerwork chairs 藤椅.
wicket
/ 5wIkIt; `wIkIt/ n  1 small door or gate, esp one at the side of (or part of) a larger one 小门（尤指大门旁的或大门上的）.  2 (a) (in cricket) either of the two sets of three stumps (with cross-pieces called bails on), at which the ball is bowled and which is defended by the batsman （板球）三柱门: take a wicket, ie dismiss a batsman 把一击球员杀出局 * Surrey are four wickets down/have lost four wickets, ie Four of their batsmen are out. 萨里队有四名击球员出局. * We won by six wickets, ie won with seven of our batsman not out. 我们队以七名击球员未出局而获胜. =>illus at cricket 见 cricket 插图. (b) stretch of ground between the two wickets 两座三柱门之间的场地: a fast/slow wicket, ie one on which the ball bounces at a quick/slow pace when bowled 球弹起快[慢]的场地 * (fig infml 比喻, 口) be on an easy, good, soft, sticky, etc wicket, ie be in circumstances, a job, etc of the type specified 处於舒适的、 良好的、 轻松的、 困难的等环境.  3 (idm 习语) keep `wicket act as a wicket-keeper 防守三柱门. leg before wicket => leg. pitch wickets => pitch2.
wicket-keeper 
n (in cricket) player who stands behind the wicket in order to stop balls that the batsman misses, to catch balls that the batsman hits, etc （板球）三柱门守门员. =>illus at cricket 见 cricket 插图.
wide
/ waId; waId/ adj (-r, -st)  1 (a) measuring much from side to side; not narrow 宽的; 宽阔的: a wide river 宽阔的河 * The gap in the fence was just wide enough for the sheep to get through. 篱笆上的豁口宽度刚好能让羊钻过去. * (fig 比喻) a wide (ie large) selection 广泛的可供选择的范围. Cf 参看 broad1 1. (b) having the specified width 有某宽度的: The garden is thirty feet wide. 这个花园三十英尺宽. * a two-inch-wide ribbon 两英寸宽的带子.  2 extending over a large area 广大的; 宽广的: the whole wide world 整个大世界 * a manager with wide experience of industry 在工业方面有丰富经验的经理 * The affair raises wider issues of national interest. 此事向全民提出了广为关注的问题.3 fully open 完全张开的: She stared at him with eyes wide. 她睁大了眼睛注视著他.  4 far from the point aimed at 远离目标的: Her shot was wide (of the target). 她射的离目标很远.  5 (idm 习语) be/fall wide of the `mark be inaccurate or far from the point aimed at 不准确的; 离目的远的: His guesses were all very wide of the mark. 他猜得都很离谱. give sb/sth a wide `berth remain at a safe distance from sb/sth 与某人[某事物]保持安全距离: He's so boring that I always try to give him a wide berth at parties. 他这个人很没意思, 在聚会上我总是对他退避三舍.
wide 
adv  1 to the full extent; fully 充分地; 完全地: wide awake 完全清醒 * with legs wide apart 两腿劈开很大 * Open your mouth wide. 把嘴张大.   2 (idm 习语) cast one's net wide => cast1. far and near/wide => far. wide `open (of a contest) with no competitor who is a certain winner （指竞赛）没有一个参赛者有必胜把握的.  3 wide open (to sth) exposed (to attack, etc) （对於外来的攻击等）敞开著的, 暴露著的, 可以受到的: wide open to criticism 尽可受到批评. ,widea`wake adj(infml approv 口, 褒) alert 警觉的; 警惕的: a ,wideawake young `woman, ie one who realizes what is going on, etc and is not easily deceived 机敏的年轻女子. `widespreadadj found or distributed over a large area 遍布的; 大面积的: widespread damage, confusion 大面积的损坏、 各处呈现的混乱.
wide 
n (in cricket) ball that is judged by the umpire to be bowled outside the batsman's reach （板球）（裁判认为投的球为）坏球.
-wide 
(forming adjs and advs 用以构成形容词和副词) extending to the whole of sth 达到某处全部范围: a nationwide search * travelled worldwide.
widely 
adv  1 to a large extent or degree 达到大的范围或程度: differing widely in their opinions 他们的意见分歧很大.  2 over a large area 广泛地; 遍布: widely scattered 遍及各处 * It is widely known that... 众所周知....
widen 
/ 5waIdn; `waIdn/ v [I, Tn] (cause sth to) become wider （使某物）变宽; 加宽; 放宽: The road is being widened.这条路正在拓宽. * He wants to widen his knowledge of the industry. 他想扩充自己在这一行业的知识.
wide-angle lens 
camera lens that can give a wider field of vision than a standard lens 广角透镜.
wide boy 
(dated Brit infml derog 旧, 口, 贬) person who is shrewd, unscrupulous and often dishonest, esp in business 刁滑的、 肆行无忌的且常为不诚实的人（尤指做生意时）.
wide-eyed 
adj with eyes open widely in amazement or innocent surprise 睁大眼睛的, 目瞪口呆的（因惊奇或少见多怪）.
wide-ranging 
adj covering a large area or many subjects 范围或内容广泛的: ,wide-ranging investigations 范围广泛的调查.
widgeon
/ 5wIdVEn; `wIdVEn/ n (pl unchanged or ~s 复数或不变或作widgeons) any of several types of wild duck 凫; 野鸭.
widow
/ 5wIdEU; `wIdo/ n woman whose husband has died and who has not married again 寡妇; 孀妇: She has been a widow for ten years. 她守寡十年了. * He married his brother's widow. 他娶了他哥哥的遗孀.
widow 
v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] cause (sb) to become a widow or widower 使（某人）成寡妇或鳏夫: She was widowed at an early age. 她年轻时就成了寡妇. * Many people were widowed by the war. 很多人因战乱丧偶.
widowhood 
n [U] state or time of being a widow 守寡; 孀居.
widower
/ 5wIdEUE(r); `wIdEwL/ n man whose wife has died and who has not married again 鳏夫.
width
/ wIdW, wItW; wIdW, wItW/ n  1 (a) [U, C] measurement from side to side 宽度: 10 metres in width 10米宽 * measure the width of the floor 测量地板的宽度 * The carpet is available in various widths. 地毯现货尺寸齐全. =>illus at dimension 见dimension插图. (b) [C] piece of material of a certain width 呈某宽度的材料: Two widths of cloth were joined to make the curtain. 是用两幅布料拼成的这个帘子.  2 [U] quality or state of being wide; wideness 宽; 广: The river can be used by many ships because of its width. 这条河很宽可容许多船航行. * (fig 比喻) width of experience, knowledge, mind 经验之丰富、 知识之广博、 心胸之宽阔.  3 [C] distance between the sides of a swimming-pool 游泳池横向两边之间的距离: She can swim two widths now. 她现在能在游泳池里横向游一个来回了.
widthways 
adv along the width and not the length 沿宽边（非沿长边）: The fabric was folded widthways. 这块织物是沿宽边摺起的.
wield
/ wi:ld; wild/ v [Tn] hold in one's hand(s) and use (a weapon, tool, etc) 手持著使用（武器、 工具等）: wield an axe, a sword, a tennis racket 使用斧头、 剑、 网球拍 * (fig 比喻) wield authority, control, power, etc 运用权力、 控制手段、 权势等.
wiener
/ 5wi:nE(r); `winL/ n (US) = frankfurter.
wife
/ waIf; waIf/ n (pl wives / waIvz; waIvz/)  1 married woman, esp when considered in relation to her husband 已婚女子; 妻: the doctor's wife 那个医生的妻子 * She was a good wife and mother. 她是贤妻良母.  2 (idm 习语) husband and wife => husband. an old wives' tale => old. all the world and his wife => world.
wifely 
adj of, like or expected of a wife （似）妻子的; 为妻（应有）的: wifely duties, support, virtues 做妻子的责任、 支持、 美德.
wig
/ wIg; wI^/ n covering for the head made of real or artificial hair, worn to hide baldness, or in a lawcourt by barristers and judges, or by actors as part of a costume 假发: She disguised herself with a blonde wig and dark glasses. 她乔装打扮戴著金色假发和墨镜. Cf 参看 toupee.
wigging
/ 5wIgIN; `wI^IN/ n (usu sing 通常作单数) (dated Brit infml 旧, 口) lengthy rebuke; scolding 痛骂; 责骂: get/give sb a good wigging 挨一顿大骂[把某人痛骂一顿].
wiggle
/ 5wIgl; `wI^l/ v [I, Tn] (infml 口) (cause sth to) move from side to side with rapid short movements （使某物）摆动, 摇动, 扭动: Stop wiggling and sit still! 不要摇摇晃晃的, 坐著别动! * The baby was wiggling its toes. 那幼儿扭动著脚趾. Cf 参看 wag, waggle.
wiggle 
n (infml 口) wiggling movement 摆动; 摇动; 扭动.
wiggly 
/ 5wIglI; `wI^lI/ adj (infml 口) (a) moving with a wiggle 摆动的; 摇动的; 扭动的: a wiggly worm 扭动的虫子. (b) not straight; wavy 弯曲的; 波状的: a wiggly line 波浪形线.
wigwam
/ 5wIgwAm; ?@ -wB:m; `wI^wBm/ n hut or tent made by fastening mats or animal skins over a framework of poles, esp as used formerly by N American Indians （用席或兽皮等制作的）棚屋（尤指旧时北美印第安人使用的）. Cf 参看 tepee.
wilco
/ 5wIlkEU; `wIlko/ interj (used in signalling, etc to confirm that a message has been received and orders will be carried out 用作信号语, 证实信息收悉并照办).
wild
/ waIld; waIld/ adj (-er, -est)  1 [usu attrib 通常作定语] (a) (of animals, birds, etc) that normally live in natural conditions; not tame or domesticated （指动物）野生的, 野的, 未驯化的: a wild cat, giraffe, duck 野猫、 野生的长颈鹿、 野鸭 * filming wild animals 拍摄野生动物. (b) (of plants) growing in natural conditions; not cultivated （指植物）野生的, 非栽培的: wild flowers 野花 * wild roses, strawberrries 野生的玫瑰、 草莓.  2 [usu attrib 通常作定语] (of a person, tribe, etc) not civilized; savage （指人、 部落等）未开化的, 野蛮的.  3 (of scenery, an area of land, etc) not populated or cultivated; looking desolate （指风景、 地区等）无居民的, 荒凉的: a wild mountain region 荒无人烟的山区.  4 tempestuous; stormy 暴风雨的; 暴风雪的: a wild night 有狂风暴雨的夜晚.  5 out of control; undisciplined 失去控制的; 不守规矩的: wild disorder 乱七八糟 * He led a wild life in his youth. 他年轻时放荡不羁.  6 full of strong unrestrained feeling; very angry, excited, passionate, etc 感情奔放的; 非常气愤、 兴奋、 热情等的: wild laughter 哈哈大笑 * The crowd went wild with delight. 群众欣喜若狂. * It makes me wild (ie very angry) to see such cruelty. 我见到这种残酷现象怒不可遏. * She had a wild look on her face. 她怒容可掬.  7 [pred 作表语] ~ (about sth/sb) (infml 口) extremely enthusiastic (about sth/sb) （对某事物[某人]）极热心或热爱: The children are wild about the new computer. 孩子们都特别喜欢这个新计算机. * I can't say I'm wild about her new husband. 我很难说我非常喜欢她的新婚丈夫.  8 not carefully aimed or planned; foolish or unreasonable 目标或计画不精确的; 愚蠢的; 不合理的: a wild aim, guess, shot 胡乱的瞄准、 猜测、 射击 * a wild scheme 盲目的计画.  9 (idm 习语) beyond one's wildest `dreams far more than one could ever have imagined or hoped for 远远超出想像或希望的. run `wild (of an animal, plant, person, etc) grow or stray freely without any control （指人、 动植物等）自由生长的, 不受控制的: Those boys have been allowed to run wild. 那些男孩子无人管教肆无忌惮. sow one's wild oats => sow2.
wild 
n (a) the wild [sing] natural state or habitat 自然的状态或生存环境: animals living in the wild 在自然状态下生活的动物. (b) the wilds [pl] (sometimes derog有时作贬义) remote (usu uncultivated) area where few people live 人烟稀少的边远地区（通常指未开垦的）: the wilds of Australia 澳洲的荒地 * live out in the wilds, ie far from towns, etc 住在边远地区.
wildly 
adv (a) in a wild manner 处於野生的或失控的状态; 野蛮地; 狂暴地; 激烈地: rushing wildly from room to room 闯入各个房间 * talk wildly, ie in an exaggerated or a very emotional way 说话言过其实（或感情用事）. (b) extremely 极; 非常: a wildly exaggerated account 极为夸张的叙述.
wildness 
n [U].
wild card 
(in card-games) playing-card that has been given the value of certain other cards （纸牌戏中的）百搭牌.
wildcat 
adj [attrib 作定语] (esp in business and finance) reckless or risky （尤指在商业和财务上）鲁莽的, 冒险的:a wildcat scheme 冒险的计画. ,wildcat `strike sudden and unofficial strike by workers 未经工会允许的突然罢工.
wildfire 
n (idm 习语) spread like wildfire => spread.
wildfowl 
n (pl unchanged 复数不变) any of the types of bird that are shot or hunted as game, eg ducks, geese, pheasants, quail, etc （视为猎物的）野禽（如野鸭、 雁、 雉、 鹑等）.
wild-goose chase 
foolish or hopeless search, eg for sth or sb that does not exist or can only be found elsewhere 愚蠢的或毫无希望的追寻（如寻找的事物或人并不存在或在他处者）: The hoaxer had sent the police on a wild-goose chase. 那个捣蛋的人让警方白白搜索了一番.
wildlife 
n [U] wild animals, birds, etc 野生的鸟兽等: the conservation of wildlife 对野生生物的保护 * [attrib 作定语] a wildlife sanctuary 野生动物保护区.
the Wild West 
the western States of the USA during the period when they were being settled by Europeans and there was much lawlessness 蛮荒的西部（欧洲人移入时的美国西部各州, 多无法无天事）: films about the Wild West 关於美国蛮荒的西部的影片.
wildebeest
/ 5wIldIbi:st; `wIldE9bist/ n (pl unchanged or ~s 复数或不变或作 wildebeests) = gnu.
wilderness
/ 5wIldEnIs; `wIldLnIs/ n (usu sing 通常作单数)  1 area of wild uncultivated land; desert 未开垦的荒地; 荒漠; 沙漠: the Arctic wilderness 北极的荒原.  2 ~ (of sth) area where plants, esp weeds, grow in an uncontrolled way 植物（尤指杂草）丛生的地方: The garden is turning into a wilderness. 这个园子逐渐变成杂草丛生之处. * (fig 比喻) a wilderness of old abandoned cars 旧汽车的弃置地.  3 (idm 习语) in the `wildernessno longer in an important or influential (esp political) position 不再处於重要的或有影响的地位（尤指政治上）: After a few years in the wilderness he was reappointed to the Cabinet. 他消沉了几年之後, 又获任命进入了内阁.
wiles
/ waIlz; waIlz/ n [pl] trickery intended to deceive or attract sb （旨在欺骗或吸引人的）诡计, 花招: All her wiles were not enough to persuade them to sell the property. 她花言巧语也未能打动他们卖掉物业.
wilful (US also willful) 
/ 5wIlfl; `wIlfEl/ adj [usu attrib通常作定语] (derog 贬)  1 (of sth bad) done deliberately; intentional （指坏事）故意做的, 特意的: wilful disobedience, negligence, murder, waste 故意的不服从、 不理会、 杀人、 浪费.  2 (of a person) determined to do as one wishes; headstrong or obstinate （指人）任性的, 倔强的, 固执的: a wilful child 任性的孩子. 
wilfully 
/ -fElI; -fElI/ adv. 
wilfulness 
n [U].
will
/ wIl; wIl/ modal v (contracted form 缩约式 'll / l; l/;neg 否定式 will not, contracted form 缩约式 won't /wEUnt; wont/; pt would / wEd; wEd; strong form 强读式 wUd; wJd/, contracted form 缩约式 'd / d; d/; neg 否定式 would not, contracted form 缩约式 wouldn't / 5wUdnt;`wJdnt/)  1 (a) (indicating future predictions 用以表示对未来事物的预料): Next year will be the centenary of this firm. 明年是这家公司成立的一百周年. * He'll start school soon, won't he? 他很快就要上学了, 对吧? * You'll be in time if you hurry. 你要是快一点儿就能来得及. * How long will you be staying in Paris? 你在巴黎要呆多久? * Fred said he'd soon be leaving. 弗雷德说他很快就要走了. * If you phoned my secretary she'd give you an appointment. 你给我秘书打个电话, 她就会给你约定个时间. =>Usage 1 at shall 见shall所附用法第1项. (b) (indicating present predictions 用以表示对目前事物的预料): That'll be the postman now! 这准是邮递员来了! * They'll be home by this time. 他们现在一定到家了.  2 (a) (indicating willingness or unwillingness 用以表示愿意或不愿意): He'll take you home  you only have to ask. 他愿意送你回家--你跟他一说就行. * I'll check this letter for you, if you want. 你要想让我给你查查这封信, 我就给你查查. * We won't lend you any more money. 我们不再借给你钱了. * She wouldn't come to the zoo  she was frightened of the animals. 她不愿意到动物园来--她害怕动物. * We said we would keep them. 我们说过我们愿意保留它们. =>Usage 2 at shall 见shall所附用法第2项. (b) (indicating requests 用以表示请求): Will you post this letter for me, please? 请您把这封信给我寄出去行吗? * Will you (please) come in? 您（请）进来好吗? * You'll water the plants while I'm away, won't you? 我不在的时候, 你给这些植物浇浇水行吗? * I asked him if he wouldn't mind calling later. 我问他等一会儿再打电话来行不行.  3 (giving an order 用於发出命令或指示时): You will carry out these instructions and report back this afternoon. 你要执行这些指示并於今日下午报告执行情况. * Will you be quiet! 安静点儿!=>Usage 3 at shall 见shall所附用法第3项.  4 (a)(describing general truths 用於叙述真理时): Oil will float on water. 油能浮在水面上. * Engines won't run without lubricants. 没有润滑剂发动机就不能运转. (b) (describing habits in the present or past 用於叙述目前的或过去的习惯时): She will listen to records, alone in her room, for hours. 她独自一人在屋里听唱片, 每每一听就是半天.* He would spend hours in the bathroom or on the telephone. 他以前一进洗澡间或是一打电话, 往往就是半天.  5 (insistence on the part of the subject 用以表示施事者执意要做的事): He `will comb his hair at the table, even though he knows I don't like it. 他偏偏要在饭桌哪儿梳头, 还明明知道我腻味这事儿. * He `would keep telling those dreadful stories. 他专门爱讲那些讨厌的故事.
will
/ wIl; wIl/ v [I] (only used in the simple present tense; 3rd pers sing will 仅用於一般现在时态; 第三人称单数作will)  1 (dated or fml 旧或文) wish 希望; 愿意: Call it what you will, it's still a problem. 不管怎麽说, 这仍旧是个问题. * You're free to travel where you will in the country. 在这个国家里, 你想上哪儿去就可以上哪儿去.  2 (idm 习语) if you `will (fml 文) if you prefer to express it in these terms 你若愿意这样说也行: He became her senior adviser  her deputy, if you will. 他成了她的高级顾问--你要说是她的副手也未尝不可.
will
/ wIl; wIl/ v  1 [Tn, Tnt] try to make (sth) happen or to make (sb) do sth by using one's mental powers 用意志的力量使（某事）发生或使（某人）做某事: As a child he thought that his grandmother's death had happened because he had willed it. 他小小年纪以为祖母死了是因为他曾经想过让她死. * The crowd were cheering their favourite on, willing her to win. 大家都在给他们心目中的热门参赛者加油, 暗使劲儿使之获胜.  2 [Tn, Tf] (fml 文) intend (sth); desire 想要（某事）; 愿望: This happened because God willed it. 发生了这件事是上帝的旨意. * God wills that man should be happy. 上帝愿人类幸福.  3 [Dn.n, Dn.pr] ~ sth (to sb) (fml 文) leave (property, etc) to sb by means of a will and testament 将（财产等）遗赠某人: Father willed me the house and my sister the income from the investments. 父亲把房子遗赠给我了, 把投资收入遗赠给了妹妹. * He willed most of his money to charities. 他把钱大多遗赠给慈善机构了.
will
/ wIl; wIl/ n  1 [U, sing] mental power by which a person can direct his thoughts and actions or influence those of others 意志: the freedom of the will 意志上的自由 * Man has (a) free will. 人类有自由的意志.  2 (a) [U, sing] (also `will-power [U]) control that one can use over one's own impulses 意志力; 自制力; 主见: have a strong/weak will 有坚强的意志力[意志力薄弱] * He has no will of his own. 他没有主见. * She shows great strength of will. 她表现出了坚强的意志力. (b) [U, C] strong desire; determination 强烈的愿望; 决心; 毅力: Despite her injuries, she hasn't lost the will to live. 她尽管受了伤却没有失去生存的毅力. * There was a clash of wills among committee members. 委员们意愿不一, 发生了冲突.  3 [U] that which is desired (by sb) （某人的）旨意: try to do God's will 要按照上帝的旨意行事 * It is the will of Allah. 这是安拉的旨意.  4 (also testament) [C] legal document in which a person states how he wants his property and money to be disposed of after his death 遗嘱: one's last will and testament 自己最後的遗嘱.  5 (idm 习语) against one's `will not according to one's wishes 违背自己的意愿: I was forced to sign the agreement against my will. 我被迫违心地在协议上签了字. at one's own sweet will => sweet. at `will wherever, whenever, etc one wishes 随意; 任意: The animals are allowed to wander at will in the park. 这些动物可以在公园里随意走动. of one's own free will => free. where there's a ,will there's a `way (saying 谚) a person with determination will find a way of doing sth 有志者事竟成. with the best will in the world => best1. with a `will willingly and enthusiastically 愿意地; 乐意地; 热情地: She started digging the garden with a will. 她在园子里起劲地翻起土来.
-willed 
(forming compound adjs 用以构成复合形容词) with a will of a specified kind 有某种意志的: strong-willed * weak-willed.
will-power 
n [U] = will 2a.
will-o'-the-wisp
/ 9wIl E TE 5wIsp; 9wIlETE`wIsp/ n  1 bluish moving light that may be seen at night on marshy ground 磷火; 鬼火.  2 person or thing that is impossible to catch or reach 捉不到或接触不到的人或事物: You shouldn't hope to find perfect happiness  it's just a will-o'-the-wisp. 不要指望能找到十全十美的幸福--那只不过是镜花水月.
willies
/ 5wIlIz; `wIlIz/ n the willies [pl] (infml 口) uneasy or nervous feeling 不自在的或紧张的感觉: Being alone in that gloomy house gave me the willies. 我一个人在那所阴暗的房子心里就发毛.
willing
/ 5wIlIN; `wIlIN/ adj  1 (a) ready or eager to help 愿意或乐於相助的: willing assistants 主动帮忙的人. (b) [pred 作表语] ~ (to do sth) having no objection (to doing sth); prepared 不反对（做某事）; 愿意: Are you willing to accept responsibility? 你愿意承担责任吗?  2 [attrib 作定语] done, given, etc readily or gladly 愿意或喜欢做的、 给的等: willing co-operation, help, support, etc自愿的合作、 帮助、 支持等.  3 (idm 习语) God willing=> God. show willing => show2. the spirit is willing => spirit. a willing `horse person who works willingly (contrasted with sb who complains or resists) 积极工作的人（有别於常发牢骚或不满的人）: She's the willing horse in the office and so gets given most of the work to do. 她是办公室里埋头苦干的人, 大部分的工作都交给她去做. 
willingly 
adv. 
willingness 
n [U, sing]: show (a) willingness to please 表现出愿意讨好别人.
willow
/ 5wIlEU; `wIlo/ n (a) (also `willow-tree) [C] any of various types of tree and shrub with thin flexible branches and long narrow leaves, usu growing near water 柳; 柳树: a weeping willow 垂柳. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page i. (b) [U] its wood, used esp for making cricket bats 柳木（尤用以制作板球棒）.
willowy 
adj (of a person) tall, lithe and slender （指人体）修长而柔软的, 苗条的: a willowy young actress 一个苗条的年轻女演员.
willow-pattern 
n [U] traditional blue and white Chinese design that includes a picture of a willow-tree and a river, used esp on china plates, etc 柳景图案（中国传统蓝白二色图案, 有小河垂柳, 尤见於瓷盘等上）: [attrib 作定语] a willow-pattern dinner service 一套柳景图案的餐具.
willy
/ 5wIlI; `wIlI/ n (Brit infml 口) (used esp by or when speaking to young children 儿语) penis 小鸡鸡（阴茎）.
willy-nilly
/ 9wIlI 5nIlI; 9wIlI`nIlI/ adv whether one wants it or not; willingly or unwillingly 无论想要不想要; 不管愿意不愿意: They all had to take part, willy-nilly. 他们都得参加, 不论他们愿意不愿意.
wilt
/ wIlt; wIlt/ v (a) [I] (of a plant or flower) droop and wither （指花草）凋谢, 枯萎, 蔫: The leaves are beginning to wilt. 这些叶子有些蔫了. * (fig 比喻) spectators wilting(ie becoming tired and weak) in the heat 因天热而发蔫的观众（又累又乏）. (b) [Tn] cause (a plant or flower) to droop （使花草）凋谢, 枯萎, 蔫: The plants were wilted by the heat. 天气很热, 花草都蔫了.
wily
/ 5waIlI; `waIlI/ adj (-ier, -iest) crafty or cunning; full of wiles 狡诈的; 狡猾的; 诡计多端的: as wily as a fox 像狐狸一样狡猾 * (infml 口) a wily old bird, ie a cunning person 大滑头. 
wiliness 
n [U].
wimp
/ wImp; wImp/ n (infml derog 口, 贬) weak and timid person, esp a man 懦弱的人（尤指男的）: Don't be such a wimp! 别那麽窝囊!
wimpish 
adj (infml derog 口, 贬) (behaving) like a wimp （表现）懦弱的.
wimple
/ 5wImpl; `wImpl/ n (a) head-dress made of linen or silk folded round the head and neck, worn by women in the Middle Ages 温帕尔头巾（中世纪女子戴的）. (b) similar linen head-dress worn by certain nuns 某些修女用的头巾.
win
/ wIn; wIn/ v (-nn-; pt, pp won / wQn; wQn/)  1 [I, Tn] be victorious in (a battle, contest, race, etc); do best 在（战斗、 比赛等）中赢; 获胜: Which team won? 哪个队赢了? * She was determined to win (the race). 她决心要赢（这项径赛）. * win a bet/wager 赢一赌注.  2 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (from sb) obtain or achieve sth as the result of a bet, competition, race, etc （在赌博、 竞争、 径赛等中）赢得或获得某事物: She won first prize (in the raffle). 她获得了（慈善抽奖）头奖. * The Conservatives won the seat (ie in Parliament) from Labour at the last election. 保守党在上次议会选举中从工党手里夺得这个议席.  3 (a) [Tn] obtain or reach (sth), esp as a result of hard work or perseverance 赢得或达到（某事物）（尤指因努力或坚持）: They are trying to win support for their proposal.他们竭力争取群众支持他们的建议. (b) [Dn.n, Dn.pr] ~ sth (for sb/sth) cause (sb) to obtain or achieve sth 使（某人）获得或取得某事物: Her performance won her much critical acclaim. 她的表演大获评论界赞颂.  4 (idm 习语) carry/win the day => day. gain/win sb's hand => hand. gain/win one's laurels => laurel. heads I win, tails you lose => head1. lose/win by a neck => neck. nothing venture, nothing gain/win => venturev. win free free oneself from a difficult position, etc by effort （通过努力）摆脱困境. win (sth) ,hands `down (infml 口) win easily, by a large margin 轻易大胜; 垂手: The local team won (the match) hands down. 主队以悬殊比分垂手赢得（这场比赛的）胜利. win one's `spurs (fml 文) achieve distinction or fame 获得荣誉或名声. ,win or `lose whether one succeeds or fails 无论胜负; 不管输赢; 不论成败: Win or lose, it should be a very good match. 姑不论胜负, 这场比赛想必十分精彩. win/lose the toss => tossn. you, one, etc ,can't `win (infml 口) there is no way of achieving success or of pleasing people 无论怎样做都不能成功或都不讨好.  5 (phr v) win sth/sb back regain sth/sb after a struggle 经过奋斗重新获得某事物[某人]: The party must try to win back the support it has lost. 该党须设法重获人心. * He hoped to win her love back. 他希望努力重新获得她的爱. win sb over/round (to sth) gain sb's support or favour, esp by persuasion 获得某人的支持或好感（尤指通过劝说）: She's against the idea, but I'm sure I can win her over. 她反对这个意见, 但我准能说服她改变主意. win out/through (infml 口) come successfully through a difficult period; achieve success eventually 摆脱困境; 终获成功: We are faced with a lot of problems but we'll win through in the end. 我们面临许多问题, 但终将获得成功.
win 
n victory in a game, contest, etc （游戏、 比赛等中的）胜, 赢: Our team has had five wins and no losses this season. 我队今年赛季赢五场而未输过.
winner 
n  1 person, horse, etc that wins 获胜的人、 马等: The winner was presented with a trophy. 获胜者得到了奖品.  2 (infml 口) thing, idea, etc that is successful 成功的东西、 想法等: Their latest model is certain to be a winner. 他们最新型号的产品一定很成功.  3 (idm 习语) pick a winner => pick3.
winning 
adj  1 [attrib 作定语] that wins or has won 胜利的; 获胜的: the winning horse, number, ticket 获胜的马、 中奖的号码、 中奖的彩票.  2 [usu attrib 通常作定语] attractive or persuasive 吸引人的; 有说服力的: a winning smile 动人的微笑 * She has a winning way with her. 她有令人折服的本领. 
winning-post 
n post that marks the end of a race （马场上的）终点标柱: Her horse was first past the winning-post. 她的马第一个冲过终点标柱.
winnings 
/ 5wInINz; `wInINz/ n [pl] money that is won, esp by betting, gambling, etc 赢得的钱（尤指打赌或赌博赢的）: collect one's winnings 收取赢得的钱.
wince
/ wIns; wIns/ v [I, Ipr] ~ (at sth) show pain, distress or embarrassment by a slight involuntary movement, esp of the muscles in the face 表示痛苦、 沮丧或尴尬（以不由自主的轻微动作表现, 尤指面部肌肉）: He winced as she stood on his injured foot. 她踩著他受伤的脚, 他疼得龇牙咧嘴. * I still wince at the memory of the stupid things I did. 我一想起自己做过的蠢事就不由得摇头叹气. 
wince 
n (usu sing 通常作单数).
winceyette
/ 9wInsI5et; 9wInsI`Zt/ n [U] soft fabric made from cotton, or from cotton and wool, used esp for making pyjamas, night-dresses, etc 色织棉法兰绒（尤用以做睡衣等）.
winch
/ wIntF; wIntF/ n machine for hoisting or pulling heavy objects by means of a rope or chain wound round a drum; windlass 卷扬机; 绞车; 辘轳.
winch 
v [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] move (sb/sth) by using a winch 用卷扬机移动（某人[某物]）: winch a glider off the ground, ie pull it along by means of a winch until it rises into the air 用绞车把滑翔机拉起升空 * The helicopter winched the survivor up (eg out of the sea) to safety. 直升机把幸存者吊起送到安全的地方（如救援海中遇难者）.
wind
/ wInd; wInd/ n  1 [C, U] (also the wind) (used with a or in the plural when referring to the type of wind or its direction, etc; used with much, little, etc when referring to its strength, etc 指风的种类或方向等时, 与不定冠词a连用或用复数形式; 指风的强度时与much、 little等连用) air moving as a result of natural forces 风; 气流: A gust of wind blew my hat off. 一阵风把我的帽子刮掉了. * The day was very still, without a breath of wind. 天空十分平静, 一点风都没有. * a north wind, ie one that blows from the north 北风 * warm southerly winds 温暖的南风 * The wind has dropped (ie is less strong) now. 风势现已减弱.  2 [U] smell carried by the wind （空气传送的）气味: The deer have got our wind. 鹿已闻到我们的气味了.  3 [U] breath, esp as needed for continuous exercise or for sounding a musical instrument呼吸（尤指运动时的或吹奏乐器时的）: The runner had to stop and regain her wind, ie wait until she could breathe more easily. 那个女的跑著半截停下来喘大气.  4 [U] air that has been swallowed with food or drink, or gas that forms in the stomach or intestines and causes discomfort; flatulence （肠胃中的）气: get a baby's wind up, ie cause it to belch by stroking or patting its back 让婴儿胃里的气出来（拍抚其後背使之打嗝）.  5 [U] useless or boastful talk 无用的或吹嘘的话; 空话: He's just full of wind, the pompous fool! 他空话连篇, 是个自负的蠢材!  6 the wind [Gp, sing] (players of the) wind instruments in an orchestra （管弦乐队的）管乐器（吹奏者）: [attrib 作定语] the wind section 管乐组.  7 (idm 习语) break `wind (euph 婉) expel air from the intestines through the anus 放屁. the eye of the wind/wind's eye => eye1. get one's second `wind feel strong again after getting very tired 极疲倦後重新感到有精力: I often feel sleepy after supper and then I get my second wind later in the evening. 我吃完晚饭常感到困, 一到晚上就又精神了. get wind of sth hear a rumour that sth is happening; hear about sth secret 听到某事的风声; 听到秘密消息: Our competitors must not be allowed to get wind of our plans. 千万别让我们的竞争对手听到有关我们计画的事. get/have the `wind up (about sth) (infml 口) become/be frightened 受惊; 害怕. in the `wind about to happen 即将发生: They sensed that there was something in the wind. 他们察觉出要有事了. it's an ill wind => ill2. like the `wind very fast 极快; 像一阵风似的: She goes like the wind on her new bicycle. 她飞快地骑著新自行车. put the wind up sb (infml 口) cause sb to be frightened; alarm sb 使某人害怕; 惊吓某人. run/sail before the `wind (nautical 海) sail with the wind behind the ship 顺风航行. sail close/near to the wind => sail2. see which way the wind is blowing => way1. sound in wind and limb => sound1. a straw in the wind => straw. take the `wind out of sb's sails (infml 口) cause sb to lose his confidence or pride 使某人气馁或泄气: Being beaten by a newcomer has really taken the wind out of his sails. 一个新来的人就比他强, 他觉得很窝囊. throw, etc caution to the winds=> caution. to the four winds (rhet 修辞) (blown, scattered, etc) in all directions （刮得、 撒得...）四面八方. a wind of `change influence that causes change; tendency to change 产生变化的影响或趋势: There is a wind of change in the attitude of voters. 选民的态度有改变的趋向.
windless 
adj without wind 无风的: a windless day 无风的一天.
windward 
/ -wEd; -wLd/ adj, adv on or to the side from which the wind is blowing 上风（的）; 向风（的）; 顶风（的）: the windward side of the boat 那条船迎风的一侧. Cf 参看 lee, leeward.  n [U] side or direction from which the wind is blowing 上风面; 上风方向: sail to windward 逆风航行 * get to windward of sth, ie place oneself on the windward side of sth, eg in order to avoid a bad smell 到某物的上风处（如避免难闻的气味）.
windy 
adj (-ier, -iest)  1 (a) with much wind 多风的: a windy day 刮风的一天. (b) exposed to (esp strong) winds 受风吹的; （尤指）遭大风刮的: a windy hillside 迎风的山坡.  2 (dated Brit infml 旧, 口) nervous or frightened 心情紧张的; 害怕的: a bit windy about staying alone in the house 独自一人呆在这所房子里有些害怕. 
windily 
/ -IlI; -ElI/ adv. 
windiness 
n [U].
windbag 
n (infml derog 口, 贬) person who talks a lot but says nothing important 言语空洞无物的人.
wind-break 
n row of trees or a hedge, fence, etc that gives protection from the wind 有防风作用的树木、 篱笆等.
wind-cheater (US `wind-breaker) 
n close-fitting jacket designed to protect the wearer from the wind 防风的紧身甲克.
windfall 
n  1 fruit, esp an apple, that has been blown off a tree by the wind 风吹落的果实（尤指苹果）.  2 (fig 比喻) unexpected piece of good fortune, esp a legacy 意外的好运; （尤指）意外获得的遗产.
wind-gauge 
n = anemometer.
wind instrument 
musical instrument (eg a flute or trumpet) in which sound is produced by a current of air, esp by the player's breath 管乐器; 吹奏乐器.
windmill 
n  1 mill worked by the action of wind on long projecting arms (sails) that turn on a central shaft 风车.  2 (idm 习语) tilt at windmills => tilt.
windpipe 
n passage from the throat to the bronchial tubes, through which air reaches the lungs 气管. =>illus at respire 见 respire 插图.
windscreen (Brit) (US `windshield) 
n glass window in the front of a motor vehicle （机动车前面的）挡风玻璃窗. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page xii. 
windscreen wiper (Brit) (US `windshield wiper) 
electrically operated blade with a rubber edge that wipes a windscreen clear of rain, snow, etc （机动车挡风玻璃上的）刮水器, 风挡雨雪刷. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page xii.
windshield 
n (a) (US) = windscreen. (b) glass or plastic screen that provides protection from the wind, eg at the front of a motorcycle 挡风玻璃, （塑料的）挡风罩（如摩托车前面的）.
wind-sock (also `wind-sleeve) 
n canvas tube, open at both ends, that is flown at the top of a pole (eg on an airfield) to show the direction of the wind 风向袋（如机场上的）.
windsurfer 
n (propr 专利名)  1 board, similar to a surfboard, with a sail 帆板.  2 person who surfs on a windsurfer 帆板运动员. 
windsurf 
v [I] (usu 通常作 go `windsurfing) surf on a windsurfer 做帆板运动. 
windsurfing 
n [U] sport of surfing on a windsurfer 帆板运动.
wind-swept 
adj (a) (of a place) exposed to strong winds （指地方）受强风吹的: a wind-swept hillside 受强风吹袭的山坡. (b) (of a person's appearance) untidy after being blown about by the wind （指人的外表）被风刮得不整洁的: wind-swept hair 被吹乱的头发.
wind
/ wInd; wInd/ v [Tn]  1 cause (sb) to be out of breath 使（某人）气急: We were winded by the steep climb. 我们爬那个陡坡累得上气不接下气. * The punch in the stomach completely winded me. 我肚子上挨了一拳一时完全喘不过气来.  2 help (a baby) to expel wind1(4) from its stomach by patting or stroking its back 帮助（婴儿）打出嗝来（拍抚其後背）.  3 detect the presence of (sb/sth) by smelling 嗅出（某人[某物]）的存在: The hounds had winded the fox. 猎狗闻出了有狐狸的气味.
wind
/ waInd; waInd/ v (pt, pp wound / waUnd; waJnd/)  1 [I, Ipr, Ip, Tn.pr, Tn.p] (cause sth to) follow a curving, twisting or spiral course （使某物）沿弧形的、 弯曲的或旋转的路线前进: a winding road 盘旋的路 * The river winds down to the sea. 这条河蜿蜒流向大海. * The staircase winds upwards round a central pillar. 这座楼梯绕著中间的柱子向上呈螺旋状. * She wound her way through the crowds. 她绕来绕去穿过了人群.  2 [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] twist or coil (string, wool, yarn, etc) round and round on itself so that it forms a ball, or onto a reel, etc 将（绳、 毛线、 纱等）缠绕成球或缠绕在轴上: wind wool (up) into a ball 把毛线缠成团 * wind sewing thread onto a reel 把缝纫用的线缠绕在线轴上.  3 [Tn.pr] (a) ~ sth round sb/sth; ~ sb/sth in sth fold sth round sb/sth closely; wrap sb/sth in sth 将某物紧紧缠绕住某人[某物]; 将某人[某物]包在某物中: wind a bandage round one's finger 用　带包住手指 * wind a shawl round the baby/the baby in a shawl 用围巾裹住幼儿. (b) ~ itself round sb/sth become twisted or entangled round sb/sth 绕住或缠住某人[某物]: The film flew off the spool and wound itself round the projector. 电影胶片从卷轴滑出缠绕在放映机上了.  4 [Tn] turn (a handle, windlass, etc) 转动（把手、 绞车等）: You operate the mechanism by winding this handle. 操纵这台机器要转动这个把手.  5 [Tn, Tn.p] ~ sth (up) cause a mechanism (esp a clock or watch) to operate, eg by turning a key to tighten the spring 上（尤指钟表）发条: Have you wound your watch? 你的表上发条了吗?  6 (phr v) wind sth back, down, forward, in, off, on, up, etc cause sth to move in the specified direction by turning a handle, spool, etc （转动把手或卷轴等）使某物沿某方向移动: wind a tape back/forward/on 把带子向後[向前/继续]卷绕 * wind a car window down/up 把汽车窗摇下去[上来] * wind a fishing line in 把钓鱼线摇起收回. wind down (a) (of a clock or watch) go slow and then stop （指钟表）慢下来後停住. (b) (of a person) relax, esp after a period of stress or excitement （指人）松弛下来, 放松（尤指经过一段紧张或兴奋阶段）: This year has been frantically busy for us  I need a holiday just to wind down. 今年我们忙得要命--我需要有一段假期放松一下. wind up (infml 口) (of a person) arrive finally in a place; end up （指人）终於到达某处, 安顿: We eventually wound up (staying) in a super little hotel by the sea. 我们最终在一个很棒的海滨旅馆落脚（住下来）. * I always said he would wind up in jail. 我常说他到头来非进监狱不可. wind (sth) up finish (a speech, etc) 结束（讲话等）: Before I wind up, there are two more things to be said. 在我结束讲话之前, 还有两件事要说. * If we all agree, let's wind up the discussion. 要是大家都同意的话, 咱们这次讨论就到此结束. wind sb up cause sb to reach a high level of excitement or agitation 使某人高度兴奋或激动: He gets so wound up when he's arguing. 他一辩论起来就十分激动. * (infml 口) Are you deliberately winding me up (ie annoying me)? 你是想故意气我吧? wind sth up settle the affairs of and finally close (a business, company, etc) 清理业务并最後关闭（企业、 公司等）: wind up one's affairs 清理并结束自己的事务.
wind 
n (a) bend or turn in a course, path, etc （道路等的）弯曲处, 转弯处. (b) single turn made in winding (wind3 5) （钟表的）上一圈发条: Give the clock another couple of winds. 给这座钟再上两圈发条.
winder 
n lever or other instrument for winding (esp a clock, watch, etc) （上发条的）旋杆或旋柄（尤指钟表上的）.
winding-sheet 
n = shroud.
wind-up 
n (infml 口) deliberate attempt to annoy or provoke sb 故意激怒或招惹某人: [attrib 作定语] a wind-up artist/merchant, ie sb who does this 存心气人的艺术家[商人].
windlass
/ 5wIndlEs; `wIndlEs/ n device for pulling or lifting things (eg a bucket of water from a well) by means of a rope or chain that winds round a horizontal axle; winch 绞车; 辘轳; 卷扬机.
window
/ 5wIndEU; `wIndo/ n  1 (a) opening in the wall or roof of a building, car, etc to let in light (and often air), usu filled with glass in a frame 窗户: Please open the window. 请把窗户打开. * I saw them through the window.我透过窗户看见他们了. * He prefers to travel in a seat near the window. 他坐车、 船、 飞机都喜欢坐靠窗户的座位. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, pages vi, xii. (b) opening that resembles this 窗状开口: There is a little window in the cassette case so that you can see the tape.盒式音像带上有个小窗, 能看见里面的磁带. * the window of an envelope, ie the transparent part in which an address can be read 信封上的透明窗（有的信封上的透明部分, 可露出信纸上的收信人地址）. (c) piece of glass in the frame of a window 窗玻璃: The ball smashed a window. 那个球把一块窗玻璃打碎了. (d) space behind the window of a shop where goods are displayed for sale （商店的）橱窗: I saw the vase in the window of an antique shop. 我在一家古玩店的橱窗里看见了那个花瓶. * [attrib 作定语] a window display 橱窗陈列.  2 (computing 计) screen of a visual display unit regarded as a means of displaying part of a drawing, etc stored in a computer; part of a drawing, etc chosen for display 视窗（视频显示器的荧屏, 用以显示储存在计算机中的部分图象等）; 显示出的部分图象等.  3 (idm 习语) fly/go out of the `window (infml 口) be no longer considered; disappear 不再被考虑; 消失: With the failure of the peace talks all hopes of a swift end to the war have flown out of the window. 和谈失败後, 迅速结束战争的希望都已化为乌有. a window on the `world means of observing and learning about people, esp those of other countries 世界之窗（观察和了解人民, 尤指他国人民的手段）: International news broadcasts provide a window on the world. 国际新闻广播节目给大家提供了一个了解他国人民的世界之窗.
window-box 
n long narrow box fixed outside a window, in which plants are grown 窗口花坛（固定於窗外的长条形的栽花容器）.
window-dressing 
n [U] (a) art or skill of arranging goods attractively in shop windows 橱窗装饰术. (b) (usu derog 通常作贬义) presentation of facts, etc in a way that creates a good (and often false) impression 给人良好印象的展示手法（常指虚伪的）: The company's support of scientific research is just window-dressing. 这个公司支持科学研究只不过是摆样子给人看的.
window-pane 
n pane of glass for or in a (section of a) window 窗玻璃. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page vi.
window shade 
(US) = blind3.
window-shopping 
n [U] looking at goods displayed in shop windows (usu without intending to buy anything) 浏览橱窗（通常指无意购物者）: go window-shopping 去逛大街浏览橱窗.
window-sill (also `window-ledge) 
n ledge at the base of a window, either inside or outside 窗台. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page vi.
windy
=> wind1.
wine
/ waIn; waIn/ n  1 [U, C] alcoholic drink made from the fermented juice of grapes 葡萄酒: red/rose/white wine 红葡萄酒[玫瑰红葡萄酒/白葡萄酒] * dry/sweet wine 乾葡萄酒[甜葡萄酒] * a barrel/bottle/carafe/glass of wine 一桶[瓶/饮料瓶/杯]葡萄酒 * a wine from a famous vineyard 由著名葡萄园酿造的葡萄酒.  2 [U, C] alcoholic drink made from plants or fruits other than grapes （除葡萄以外的花草或水果酿造的）果酒: apple, cowslip, parsnip wine 苹果酒、 黄花九轮草酒、 欧洲防风酒.  3 [U] dark purplish red colour similar to that of red wine 紫红色: [attrib 作定语] a wine velvet evening dress 紫红色的立绒晚礼服.  4 (idm 习语) ,wine, ,women and `song drinking, dancing, etc and enjoying oneself 饮酒、 跳舞等作乐.
wine 
v (idm 习语) ,wine and `dine (sb) entertain (sb) or be entertained with food and drink, esp lavishly 用酒宴招待（某人）或受到酒宴招待（尤指款待）: Our hosts wined and dined us very well. 主人设酒宴盛情款待我们. * Too much wining and dining is making him fat. 他酒宴过多而身体发胖.
wine bar 
place where a variety of wines is sold and drunk, sometimes with food （供应各种果酒的）酒吧, 酒馆（有时供应佐酒食物）.
wine-cellar 
n (a) underground room where wine is stored （储存果酒的）酒窖. (b) (also cellar) wine stored in this 藏於地窖中的果酒: He has an excellent wine-cellar. 他有窖藏佳酿.
wineglass 
n glass for drinking wine from （饮果酒用的）酒杯. =>illus at glass 见 glass 插图.
winepress 
n press1(2) in which grapes are crushed for making wine 葡萄压榨器（制酒用的）.
wing
/ wIN; wIN/ n  1 [C] (a) either of the pair of feathered limbs that a bird uses to fly （鸟的）翅膀, 翼. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page iv. (b) either of the similar projecting parts that an insect or a bat uses to fly （昆虫或蝙蝠的）翅膀, 翼. =>illus at butterfly 见butterfly插图. (c) thing that is similar to this, eg the thin projection on the seeds of maple or sycamore trees 翼状物（如槭树或西克莫树的翅果）.  2 [C] part that projects from the side of an aircraft and supports it in the air （飞行器的）翅膀, 机翼. =>illus at aircraft 见aircraft插图.  3 [C] part of a building that projects from the main part 建筑物突出的侧面部分; 侧厅; 耳房: the east/west wing of a house 一所房子的东[西]耳房 * build a new wing of a hospital 建一座与一医院一侧相连的楼房.  4 [C] (Brit) (US fender) projecting part of the bodywork of a motor vehicle above the wheel 翼子板: The nearside wing was damaged in the collision. 汽车碰撞时左侧的翼子板撞坏了. * [attrib 作定语] a wing mirror 装在翼子板上的後视镜. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page xii.  5 [C] either of the flanks of an army lined up for battle （军队作战阵势的）翼, 侧翼.  6 [C usu sing 通常作单数] part of an organization, esp a political party that holds certain views or has a particular function （组织中的）派, 翼（尤指党派中持某观点或起某作用的）: the radical wing of the Labour Party 工党中的激进派. Cf 参看 left-wing (left2), right-wing (right5).  7 [C] (a) side part of the playing area in football, hockey, etc （足球、 曲棍球等场地的）边侧: playing on the wing 踢边锋 * kick the ball out to the wing 把球踢到场地边侧. (b) (also winger) (in football, hockey, etc) either of the forward players whose place is at the extreme end of the forward line （足球、 曲棍球等的）边锋队员: the team's new left wing 这个球队新的左边锋.  8 (Brit) (a) [C] (in the Royal Air Force) unit of two or more squadrons （英国皇家空军的）联队. (b) wings [pl] (in the Royal Air Force) pilot's badge （英国皇家空军的）飞行徽章: get one's wings 获得飞行徽章.  9 the wings [pl] (in a theatre) area to the right and left of the stage that is hidden from the audience by curtains, scenery, etc 舞台上观众看不到的侧面: She stood watching the performance from the wings. 她站在舞台上的侧面观看演出. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page ix.  10 (idm 习语) clip sb's wings => clip2. (wait, etc) in the `wings ready to do sth or to take over from sb 准备做某事或接替某人: He retires as chairman next year; his successor is already waiting in the wings. 他明年从主席职位上退下, 继任人已做好接任准备. on the `wing (while it is) flying 在飞行中: photograph a bird on the wing 拍摄飞著的鸟. spread one's wings => spread. take `wing fly away 飞走. under sb's/one's `wing under sb's/one's protection 在某人的[自己的]保护下: She immediately took the new arrivals under her wing, ie looked after them. 她立刻去照看那些新来的.
wing 
v  1 [Ipr, Ip, Tn.pr, Tn.p] travel on wings; fly 飞行: planes winging (their way) across the sky 飞过天空的飞机.  2 [Tn] (a) wound (a bird) in the wing 弄伤（鸟）的翅膀. (b) wound (sb) slightly, esp in an arm 微伤（某人）（尤指手臂）. winged adj (often forming compound adjs 常用以构成复合形容词) having wings, esp of the specified number or type 有翅膀的（尤指有某数目或某类型的）: winged insects 有翅膀的昆虫 * delta-winged aircraft 三角翼飞机.
winger 
n  1 (in football, hockey, etc) player who plays on the wing(7a) （足球、 曲棍球等的）边锋队员.  2 -winger(forming compound ns 用以构成复合名词) (a) person who plays on the wing 边锋队员: a ,left-/,right-`winger左[右]边锋. (b) person on the left or right wing in politics or a political party （政治上的或政党内的）左翼或右翼分子: She was active as a left-winger in the party. 她是党内积极的左翼分子.
wingless 
adj (esp of insects) without wings （尤指昆虫）无翼的.
wing-chair 
n armchair with a high back that has projecting pieces at each side 有翼单座沙发（高靠背两侧连接有向前伸出的宽边）.
wing commander 
officer in the Royal Air Force between the ranks of squadron leader and group captain （英国皇家空军的）空军中校. =>App 9 见附录9.
wing-nut 
n nut with projections so that it can be turned by a thumb and a finger on a screw or bolt 蝶形螺帽; 元宝螺母. =>illus at bolt 见 bolt 插图.
wing-span 
n distance between the end of one wing and the end of the other when the wings are fully stretched out 翼展: a bird with a two-foot wing-span 翼展为两英尺的鸟.
wingding
/ 5wINdIN; `wIN9dIN/ n (US infml 口) wild festive party 狂欢的聚会.
wink
/ wINk; wINk/ v  1 [I, Ipr] ~ (at sb) close one eye very briefly, esp as a private signal to sb 眨一只眼（尤指向某人使眼色）: He winked at me to show that he was playing a joke on the others. 他向我眨了眨一只眼, 意思是他正在开别人的玩笑.  2 [I] (of a light, star, etc) shine with a light that flickers or flashes quickly on and off （指光、 星等）闪烁: We could see the lighthouse winking in the distance. 我们看见远处灯塔一闪一闪地发光. * The car in front is winking  it's going to turn right. 前面汽车指示灯闪著光--示意要向右转.  3 (idm 习语)easy as winking => easy.  4 (phr v) wink at sth (dated旧) pretend that one does not notice (bad behaviour, etc) 假装没注意到（坏的举动等）: His wife has winked at his infidelity for years. 他多年来对妻子不忠, 妻子也只装作不知情.
wink 
n  1 act of winking, esp as a signal 眨一只眼（尤指使眼色）: give sb a meaningful wink 向某人眨一只眼示意.  2 (idm 习语) (have/take) forty `winks short sleep, esp during the daytime 盹（尤指於白天）. a nod is as good as a wink => nod n. not get/have a `wink of sleep; not sleep a `wink not sleep at all 完全没睡觉: The neighbours were having a party and we didn't get a wink of sleep all night. 邻居举行晚会, 吵得我们一夜都没合眼. tip sb the wink => tip3.
winker 
n (Brit) small light on a motor vehicle that flashes in order to indicate that it is going to change direction; indicator （机动车的频闪式的）指示灯.
winkle
/ 5wINkl; `wINkl/ n = periwinkle 2.
winkle 
v (phr v) winkle sb/sth out (of sth) (infml 口) get sb/sth out (of a place) slowly and with difficulty缓慢而费力地把某人[某物]（从某处）弄出: The children were finally all winkled out of their hiding places. 最後总算把孩子从躲藏的地方都找了出来. winkle sth out (of sb) (infml 口) obtain information, etc from sb with difficulty 费力地从某人处得到信息: She's very clever at winkling secrets out of people. 她很会从别人那里探听到秘密.
winkle-picker 
n (usu pl 通常作复数) (dated sl 旧, 俚) shoe with a long pointed toe 尖头皮鞋: a pair of winkle-pickers 一双尖头皮鞋.
winner, winning
=> win.
winnow
/ 5wInEU; `wIno/ v (a) [Tn] blow a current of air through (grain) in order to remove (the chaff) 风选（谷物）（以除去皮壳）. (b) [Tn.pr, Tn.p] ~ sth away/out; ~ sth from sth remove (the chaff) from grain in this way （用风选法）除去（皮壳）: winnow the husks from the corn 用风选法除去谷物的壳 * (fig 比喻) winnow the truth from the mass of conflicting evidence 从大量相互矛盾的证据中去伪存真.
wino
/ 5waInEU; `waIno/ n (pl ~s) (infml 口) person who is addicted to alcohol, esp to cheap wine; an alcoholic 酒鬼（尤指饮廉价果酒的）.
winsome
/ 5wInsEm; `wInsEm/ adj (fml 文) attractive and pleasant 吸引人的; 讨人喜欢的: a winsome smile 动人的微笑 * She was a winsome creature. 她十分可爱. 
winsomely 
adv. 
winsomeness 
n [U].
winter
/ 5wIntE(r); `wIntL/ n [U, C]  1 the last and coldest season of the year, coming between autumn and spring, ie from December to February in the Northern hemisphere 冬, 冬天, 冬季（在北半球为十二月至二月）: Many trees lose their leaves in winter. 有许多树在冬季落叶. * The plants have survived the winter. 这些植物经过冬天没有冻死. * They worked on the building all through the winter. 他们一冬都在建这座楼. * They spend the winter(s) in a warmer climate. 他们在气候较暖的地方过冬. * She lived alone in the house for a whole winter. 她独自一人在这所房子里过了一冬. * He is going to retire next winter. 他打算到冬天就退休了. * on a dark winter's night 在冬天一个漆黑的夜晚 * [attrib 作定语] winter quarters, ie (esp formerly) place where an army spends the winter during a campaign （尤指旧时）冬季兵营.2 (idm 习语) in the dead of winter => dead n.
winter 
v [I] (fml 文) spend the winter 过冬: It became fashionable for the rich to winter in the sun. 在阳光充足的地方过冬成了富人的时尚. * birds wintering in the south 在南方过冬的鸟.
winterize, winterise 
/ 5wIntEraIz; `wIntE9raIz/ v [Tn] (esp US) prepare (a house, car, etc) for winter weather 为过冬收拾（房子、 汽车等）.
wintry 
/ 5wIntrI; `wIntrI/ adj (-ier, -iest) of or like winter; cold, snowy, etc （似）冬天的; 寒冷的; 多雪的: a wintry landscape 冬天的景色 * wintry light, weather 冬季的阳光、 天气 * (fig 比喻) a wintry smile, ie lacking warmth, unfriendly 冷若冰霜的微笑. 
wintriness 
n [U].
winter sports 
sports that take place on snow or ice, eg skiing and skating 冬季运动.
winter-time 
n [U] period or season of winter 冬季: The days are shorter in (the) winter-time. 冬季白天较短.
wipe
/ waIp; waIp/ v  1 (a) [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p, Cn.a] ~ sth (on sth); ~ sth (down/over) clean or dry sth by rubbing its surface with a cloth, piece of paper, etc 擦、 拭或揩某物: wipe the dishes, ie dry them after they have been washed 把碟子擦乾 * wipe the table 擦桌子 * Please wipe your feet, ie remove the dirt from your shoes by wiping them on the doormat. 请把鞋在蹭鞋垫上擦一擦. * wipe one's eyes, ie to remove the tears 擦乾眼泪 * wipe one's nose, ie with a handkerchief 擦鼻子 * wipe (ie remove what has been recorded on) a magnetic tape 抹掉磁带上的内容 * wipe one's hands on a towel 用毛巾擦手 * wipe down the kitchen cupboards, ie clean them with a cloth, etc from top to bottom 把碗柜从上到下擦乾净 * wipe sth clean/dry 把某物擦乾净[乾].(b) [Tn.pr] rub (a cloth, etc) over a surface 用（布等）擦: wipe a damp sponge across one's face 用湿海绵擦脸. (c) [Tn.pr] put (a substance) onto a surface by rubbing 搽（某物质）: Wipe the lotion onto your face. 你在脸上搽些护肤液.  2 [Tn.pr, Tn.p] ~ sth from/off sth; ~ sth away/off/up clear or remove sth by wiping 擦净或擦掉某物: wipe (away) the tears from one's eyes 擦（掉）眼泪 * wipe the writing from the blackboard 把黑板上的字擦掉 * wipe (up) the spilt milk off the floor 把洒在地板上的牛奶擦乾净 * wipe a recording off (a tape) 抹掉磁带上录制的内容 * (fig infml 比喻, 口) Wipe that smile/grin/expression off your face! ie Stop smiling, etc. 别笑[咧著嘴笑/做出那种表情]!  3 (idm 习语) wipe the `floor with sb (infml 口) defeat sb decisively in an argument, a competition, etc （在辩论、 竞赛等中）把某人打得一败涂地. wipe sth off the ,face of the `earth/off the `map utterly destroy sth 彻底消除某事物. wipe the `slate clean forget past faults or offences; make a fresh start 勾销过去的错误或过失; 重新开始.  4 (phr v) wipe sth out (a) clean the inside of (a bowl, etc) by rubbing it with a cloth 擦拭（盆、 碗等）的内部: This vase wasn't wiped out properly before it was put away. 这个花瓶没擦乾净就收起来了. (b) remove or cancel sth 除去或取消某事物: wipe out one's debts, ie by repaying them 还清债务 * This year's losses have wiped out (ie reduced to nothing) last year's profits. 今年亏损把去年的赢利都赔光了. (c) destroy sth completely 彻底消灭或摧毁某事物: Whole villages were wiped out in the bombing raids. 整座整座的村庄都在轰炸中摧毁了. * The government is trying to wipe out drug trafficking. 政府竭力清除毒品买卖活动.
wipe 
n act of wiping 擦; 拭; 揩; 抹; 搽: Please give the table mats a quick wipe. 请把桌上的盘碗垫擦一下.
wiper 
n (a) thing that wipes or is used for wiping 擦拭用的东西. (b) = windscreen wiper (wind1).
wire
/ 5waIE(r); waIr/ n  1 (a) [C, U] (piece or length of) metal that has been formed into a thin flexible threadlike rod 金属丝; 金属线: a (coil of) copper wire （一卷）铜丝 * barbed `wire 刺钢丝. (b) [C, U] (piece or length of) wire used to carry electric current or signals 电线; 导线: `fuse wire 保险丝 * `telephone wires 电话线. (c) [U, sing] barrier, framework, fence, etc made from wire 金属丝制成的障碍物、 构架、 栅栏等: The hamster had got through the wire at the front of its cage. 仓鼠从其笼子前部的栅栏处钻出去了.  2 [C] (infml 口 esp US) telegram电报: send sb a wire 给某人发电报.  3 (idm 习语) get one's `wires crossed (infml 口) be mistaken or confused about what sb is saying or has said 误解或弄不清某人说的话: We seem to have got our wires crossed. I thought you were coming yesterday. 我们大概误会了. 我还以为你昨天来呢. a live wire => live1. pull (the) strings/wires => pull2.
wire 
v  1 (a) [Tn.pr, Tn.p] ~ A (on) to B; ~ A and B together fasten or join one thing to another with wire 用金属丝将一物与另一物连结在一起: A handle had been wired (on) to the box. 已经用金属丝把一个把手绑在箱子上了. * The two pieces of wood were wired together. 这两块木头已用金属丝捆在一起了. (b) [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] put wire(s) in or on (sth), eg to strengthen it 在（某物）的里面或上面加上金属丝（如用以加固）: The fabric was displayed on a wired stand. 那种织物陈列在金属制的架子上.  2 [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] ~ sth (up); ~ sth (for sth) connect sth to a supply of electricity by means of wires 用导线将某物与电源接通: The house is not wired for electricity yet. 这所房子还没有铺设好电线. * The studio is being wired for sound. 这个播音室正在安装音响设备用的电线. * As soon as the equipment is wired up, you can use it. 这个设备一接通电源你就能用了.  3 (a) [Tn, Tf, Dn.f, Dpr.f, Dn.t, Dpr.t] (infml 口 esp US) send (sb) a message by telegram 给（某人）发电报: He wired (to) his brother to send some money. 他给他哥哥打了个电报要求寄些钱来. * She wired (us) that she would be delayed. 她给我们打来电报说她得晚到. (b) [Dn.n, Dn.pr] ~ sth to sb (infml 口 esp US) send sth to sb by means of a telegram 用电报将某物传送给某人: wire money to sb, ie instruct a bank by telegram to give money to sb 给某人电汇. 
wiring
/ 5waIErIN; `waIrIN/ n [U] system of wires, esp for supplying electricity to a building 电线线路、 设备或系统（尤指为建筑物供电的）: The wiring is faulty and needs to be replaced. 线路上有短路需要换线.
wiry 
/ 5waIErI; `waIrI/ adj (-ier, -iest) (a) (of a person) lean but strong （指人）瘦而结实的. (b) tough and flexible, like wire 硬而韧的; 像金属丝的: wiry (ie coarse and curly) hair 粗而拳曲的头发. 
wiriness 
n [U].
wire-cutter 
n (esp pl 尤作复数) tool for cutting wire 切割金属丝的工具: a pair of wire-cutters 一把克丝钳子.
wire-haired 
adj (esp of a dog) having stiff or wiry hair （尤指狗）毛硬而韧的: a ,wire-haired `terrier 毛硬而韧的小狗.
wire netting 
[U] netting made by weaving wires into a mesh, used for fences, etc 金属丝网（用作篱笆等的）.
wire-tapping 
n [U] practice of listening to other people's telephone conversations by making a secret connection to the telephone line （用秘密接线方法）窃听电话.
wire wool 
mass of fine wires, used for cleaning and polishing, often in the form of a small pad 金属丝团（用作洗刷工具）. Cf 参看 steel wool (steel).
wire-worm 
n any of several types of worm-like larva that destroy plants by eating them 金针虫（叩甲的幼虫）.
wireless
/ 5waIElIs; `waIrlIs/ n (dated 旧)  1 [U] radio communications 无线电: broadcast by wireless 无线电广播.  2 [C] (a) radio receiver or transmitter 无线电接收机或发射机. (b) [C] = radio2b.
wisdom
/ 5wIzdEm; `wIzdEm/ n [U]  1 (a) experience and knowledge (shown in making decisions and judgements); quality of being wise （在做决定或判断时表现出的）经验和知识; 智慧: She had acquired much wisdom during her long life. 她经年累月造就了很高的智慧. (b) good judgement; advisability; common sense 正确的判断; 明智; 常识: I question the wisdom of giving the child so much money. 我怀疑给这个孩子这麽多钱是好事还是坏事. * Events were to prove the wisdom of their decision. 这些事情都可证明他们的决定是正确的.  2 (fml 文) wise thoughts, sayings, etc 有见识的想法、 说法等: the wisdom of the ancients 古人的至理名言 * the conventional/ received wisdom, ie the generally accepted view 公认的看法.  3 (idm 习语) wit and wisdom => wit.
wisdom tooth 
any of the four molars at the back of the mouth that appear when one is about 20 years old 智牙.
wise
/ waIz; waIz/ adj (-r, -st)  1 (a) having or showing good judgement 有判断力的; 聪明的: a wise choice, decision, precaution, friend 高明的选择、 决定、 预防方法、 朋友 * It was not very wise of you to sell the property. 你把物业卖了可不是办法. * I'm sure you're wise to wait a few days. 我知道你很聪明一定等候几天. * a wise nod of the head, ie suggesting that one is wise 聪明地点点头. (b) having knowledge 有知识的: a wise old man 博学多识的老先生.  2 (idm 习语) be ,wise after the e`vent be able to explain sth after it has happened but without having foreseen it 事後聪明: We don't pay our financial analysts to be wise after the event! 我们花钱请财务分析家不是让他们当事後诸葛亮! be/get wise to sth/sb (infml 口 esp US) be/become aware of sth or of sb's qualities or behaviour 了解某事物或某人的品行: He thought he could fool me but I got wise to him. 他以为他能骗得了我, 其实我知道他是怎麽回事. no/none the/not any the `wiser knowing no more than before 还是不知道; 并不比以前明白: Even after listening to his explanation I'm none the wiser. 我即便听了他的解释, 仍然不明白. penny wise pound foolish => penny. put sb `wise (to sth) (infml 口 esp US) inform sb about sth 把某事告诉某人. sadder but wiser => sad. (as) ,wise as an `owl very wise 非常聪明. a word to the wise => word.
wise 
v (phr v) wise (sb) up (to sth) (infml 口 esp US) (cause sb to) become aware or informed of sth （使某人）明白或知道某事物: It's about time he wised up to the fact that people think his behaviour is ridiculous. 他早就该明白大家都认为他很荒唐.
wisely 
adv.
wiseacre 
n (dated 旧) person who pretends to be wise; know-all 自作聪明的人; 万事通.
wisecrack 
n (infml 口) smart or clever (often unkind) saying or remark 俏皮话; （常指）风凉话.  v [I] make wisecracks 说俏皮话; 说风凉话.
wise guy 
(infml derog 口, 贬) person who speaks or behaves as if he knows more than other people 自以为多知多懂的人; 能耐梗.
-wise
suff 後缀 (with ns forming adjs and advs 与名词结合构成形容词和副词)  1 in the manner or direction of 以某方式、 方法或沿某方向: likewise * clockwise * anti-clockwise * lengthwise.  2 (infml 口) with reference to; as far as sth is concerned 关於; 在某方面: businesswise * weatherwise * profitwise.
wish
/ wIF; wIF/ v  1 (a) [Ipr] ~ for sth/sb have or express a desire for sth/sb (esp sth/sb that is likely to be achieved or obtained only by good fortune) 想要某事物[某人]（尤指靠运气方可得者）: It's no use wishing for things you can't have. 想要得不到的事物是徒劳的. * His wife is everything a man could wish for. 他的妻子具有男人想要的一切优秀品质. * What more could one wish for? ie Everything is perfect. 夫复何求? （一切已尽善尽美. ） (b) [Tf, Cn.a] (with that often omitted and the that-clause usu in the past tense 与that从句连用, 但常省去that, 从句通常用过去时态) have as a desire that is unfulfilled or unlikely to be fulfilled 怀著（未实现的或不大可能实现的）愿望: I wish you hadn't told me all this. 我倒希望你当初别把这一切都告诉我. * She wished she had (ie was sorry she had not) stayed at home. 她懊悔的是她当时要是在家就好了. * I wish I knew what was going to happen. 但愿我能知道要发生什麽事. * I wish he wouldn't go out every night. 他要不是每天晚上都出去就好了. * I wish I were rich. 我恨不得我很富有. * She began to wish the whole business finished. 她这时巴不得整个事情都结束才好. * He's dead and it's no use wishing him alive again. 他已经死了, 希望他再活过来的想法也是枉然. (c) [Tn, Tt, Cn.t] (fml 文) demand or want (sth) 要求或想要（某事物）: I'll do it if that's what you wish. 要是您要求这样做, 我一定照办. * I wish to leave my property to my children. 我想把财产留给子女. * She wishes to be alone. 她希望别打扰她. * I wish it to be clear that the decision is final. 我希望明确一下儿, 这个决定是不可更改的. * Do you wish me to serve dinner now? 您想让我现在开饭吗? =>Usage at hope 用法见hope.  2 [Dn.n] (a) say that one hopes sb will have sth 祝愿某人有某事物: They wished us a pleasant journey. 他们祝我们旅途愉快. * His colleagues wished him happiness on his retirement. 他的同事祝他退休後幸福安乐. * Wish me luck! 祝我走运吧! (b) say (sth) as a greeting 说（某话语）（表示问候或用以打招呼）: wish sb good morning, goodbye, happy birthday, welcome, etc 向某人说早上好、 再见、 生日快乐、 欢迎等.  3 [I] formulate (and express) a desire 怀著（并表达）某愿望: Do you wish when you see a shooting star? 你看见流星时提出愿望吗?  4 (idm 习语) (just) as you `wish I am prepared to agree with you or to do what you want 随你的便: We can meet at my house or yours, just as you wish. 我们可以在我家见面也可在你家, 随你的便. wish sb/sth `well/`ill hope that sb/sth does/does not have good fortune 希望某人[某事物]走运[倒霉]: I wish him well in his new job. 我希望他在新的工作中万事如意. * She said she wished nobody ill. 她说她希望谁也别遭殃.  5 (phr v) wish sth away try to get rid of something by wishing it did not exist 希望某事物并不存在藉以竭力摆脱之: These problems can't be wished away, you know. 你要知道, 这些问题并不是你希望它不存在它就不存在. wish sb/sth on sb (infml 口) pass (an unwanted or unpleasant task, visitor, etc) on to sb 把（不喜欢的任务、 来访者等）转给某人: It's not a job I'd wish on anybody. 这项工作并不是我不喜欢而想把它推给别人. * I don't think we can wish the children on your parents while we're away. 我认为咱们不在家时不能把孩子都硬塞给你父母看管.
wish 
n  1 (a) [C] ~ (to do sth); ~ (for sth)(expression of a) desire or longing 愿望; 希望: She expressed a wish to be alone. 她表示希望不要打搅她. * He had no wish to intrude on their privacy. 他原本就不想触犯他们私人活动的自由. * If you had three wishes what would you choose? 假设你有三个愿望, 这三个愿望都是什麽呢? * Her wish came true, ie She got what she wished for. 她的愿望实现了. * You have deliberately acted against my wishes. 你故意和我的想法对著干. (b) wishes [pl] ~es (for sth) (expression of) hopes for sb's happiness or welfare 祝愿; 祝福: with best wishes, eg at the end of a letter 祝好（如信中结尾语） * We all send our best wishes (for your recovery). 我们都祝你早日康复.  2 [U] that which is wished for 希望得到的事物: You will get your wish. 你将如愿以偿.  3 (idm 习语) the ,wish is ,father to the `thought (saying fml 谚, 文) one thinks that sth is true or likely because one wants it to be so 有什麽心愿就有什麽想法. your wish is my com`mand (fml or joc 文或谑) I am ready to do whatever you ask 我唯阁下之命是从.
wishful 
/ -fl; -fEl/ adj (fml 文) having or expressing a wish 怀有希望的; 表达愿望的: wishful statements 表达愿望的言语. ,wishful `thinking belief based on wishes and not on facts 不根据事实而仅基於愿望的想法: I think her condition is improving but it may just be wishful thinking on my part. 我认为她的情况正在改善, 但这也许是我一厢情愿的想法.
wishbone 
n forked bone between the neck and the breast of a fowl (often pulled apart by two people, with the one who gets the larger part being allowed to make a wish) （鸡的颈和胸之间的）叉骨（常由二人相拉, 获大端者可实现一心愿）.
wishy-washy
/ 5wIFI 9wCFI; ?@ wR:FI; `wIFI9wRFI/ adj (usu derog 通常作贬义) weak or feeble in colour, characteristics, quality, etc （颜色、 特徵、 性质等）浅的, 淡的, 弱的: a wishy-washy blue 淡淡的蓝色 * a wishy-washy liberal, ie one whose ideas are not clearly defined 一个稀里糊涂的自由主义者.
wisp
/ wIsp; wIsp/ n ~ (of sth)   1 (a) small separate bunch, bundle or twist (of sth) （某物的）小束, 小捆, 小绺, 小缕: a wisp of hair/hay/straw/grass 一束头发[乾草/稻草/青草]. (b) small streak or ribbon 小的条或带: a wisp of smoke 一缕烟.  2 small thin person 瘦小的人: a wisp of a girl 瘦小的女孩儿.
wispy 
adj (-ier, -iest) like a wisp or in wisps; slight or straggly 似一束的; 成捆的; 稀疏的: wispy hair, clouds 成缕的头发、 云彩 * a wispy white beard 一绺白胡子.
wistaria (also wisteria) 
/ wI5steErIE; wIs`tZrIE/ n [U] any of several types of climbing plant with a woody stem and long drooping clusters of pale purple or white flowers 紫藤.
wistful
/ 5wIstfl; `wIstfEl/ adj full of or expressing sad or vague longing (esp for sth that is past or unobtainable) 发愁的, 渴望的（尤指过去的或不可得的事物）: wistful eyes 露出渴求目光的眼睛 * a wistful mood 愁苦的心情. 
wistfully 
/ -fElI; -fElI/ adv: sighing wistfully 发愁的叹息 * `If only I had known you then,' he said wistfully. ｀要是我那时候认识你就好了,＇他伤感地说. 
wistfulness 
n [U].
wit
/ wIt; wIt/ n  1 (a) [U] ability to combine words, ideas, etc so as to produce a clever type of humour 用措辞、 构想等产生巧妙幽默的能力: have a ready wit 随时能说俏皮话的 * a journalist much admired for her wit 因机智幽默而备受敬重的女新闻工作者 * a literary style full of elegance and wit 涉笔典雅风趣的文学风格. (b) [C] person who has or is famous for this; witty person 才思敏捷言语诙谐的人; 机智幽默的人: a well-known wit and raconteur 一个有名的妙语如珠会讲故事的人.  2 [U] (also wits [pl]) quick understanding; intelligence 悟性; 智慧; 理解力; 智力: He hadn't the wits/wit enough to realize the danger. 他悟性差, 没有意识到存在的危险.  3 (idm 习语) at one's wits' `end not knowing what to do or say because of worry or desperation 智尽能索; 张皇失措: I'm at my wits' end worrying about how to pay the bills. 我怎样付清这些帐, 完全没有主意. a battle of wits => battle. collect/gather one's `wits become calm again after an unexpected shock, etc so that one can think clearly 镇定下来, 恢复理智: I needed time to gather my wits before seeing him again. 我需要先镇定一下才能再次见他. frighten/scare sb out of his `wits => frighten. have/keep one's `wits about one be/remain alert and ready to act 时刻警惕; 随机应变: You need to keep your wits about you when you're dealing with a man like that. 同那种人打交道得随机应变. live by one's wits => live2. sharpen sb's wits => sharpen (sharp). to `wit (dated fml 旧, 文) that is to say; namely 也就是说; 即: He will leave at the end of term, to wit 30 July. 他要在期末离开, 也就是7月30日. ,wit and `wisdom combination of quick intelligence, good judgement and learning, esp in a writer or speaker 才思（尤指作家或演说家的）.
witless 
adj unintelligent or foolish; out of one's mind 无智慧的; 愚蠢的; 精神错乱的: scare sb witless, ie out of his wits 把某人吓得发傻.
-witted 
(forming compound adjs 用以构成复合形容词) having a certain type of intelligence 有某种智力的: ,dim-witted * ,quick-witted * ,slow-witted.
witty 
adj (-ier, -iest) full of clever humour 诙谐的; 风趣的: a witty speaker 言语幽默的人 * witty comments 诙谐的评语. 
witticism 
/ 5wItIsIzEm; `wItE9sIzEm/ n witty remark 诙谐的言语. 
wittily 
/ -IlI; -IlI/ adv. 
wittiness 
n [U].
witch
/ wItF; wItF/ n (a) (esp formerly) woman thought to have evil magic powers (often portrayed in fairy stories wearing a black cloak and pointed hat and flying on a broomstick); sorceress （尤指旧时）女巫（在童话中常描述成身著黑色斗篷和尖帽乘扫帚飞行者）; 女魔法师. (b) (fig 比喻) fascinating or bewitching woman 迷人的女子. (c) (derog 贬) ugly old woman; hag 丑老太婆.
witchery 
/ 5wItFErI; `wItFErI/ n [U] (fml 文)  1 witchcraft 巫术; 魔法.  2 bewitching power of beauty, eloquence, etc （美貌、 谈吐等的）迷惑力.
witching 
adj [attrib 作定语] (dated fml 旧, 文) bewitching行使巫术的; 迷人的: the witching hour, ie midnight, the time when witches are active 午夜（女巫活跃的时刻）.
witchcraft 
n [U] use of magic powers, esp evil ones; sorcery 巫术; （尤指）妖术; 魔法.
witch-doctor (also medicine-man) 
n (esp formerly in Africa) tribal doctor with supposed magic powers （尤指旧时非洲的）巫医.
witch-hazel (also `wych-hazel) 
n  1 [C] type of Asian or N American tree with yellow flowers 金缕梅（亚洲或北美产乔木, 开黄花）.  2 [U] liquid obtained from the bark of this tree, used to treat bruises or sores on the skin 得自金缕树皮的汁液, 用以医治痛伤.
witch-hunt 
n (a) search to find and destroy people thought to be witches 搜捕女巫. (b) (fig usu derog 比喻, 通常作贬义) investigation made in order to persecute people who hold unorthodox or unpopular views 为迫害持非正统观点者而进行的调查: The crusade for sexual morality is turning into a witch-hunt. 捍卫性道德的运动正在转化成对持异议人士的迫害.
with
/ wIT, wIW; wIT, wIW/ prep  1 (a) in the company or presence of (sb/sth) 和（某人[某事物]）在一起: live with one's parents 与父母住在一起 * go on holiday with a friend 和朋友一起去度假 * spend time with the children 跟孩子在一起度时光 * discuss the plans with an expert 同专家研究计画 * I've got a client with me at the moment. 我现在有个委托人. * Put the dolls away with your other toys. 把这些玩具娃娃和你的其他玩具放在一起. * If you mix blue with yellow you get green. 把蓝色和黄色混合在一起就成了绿色. * Can I wear this tie with my blue shirt? 我穿蓝衬衫能系这条领带吗? * The money is on the table with the shopping-list. 钱在桌子上跟购物单在一起呢. (b) in the care, charge or possession of (sb) 由（某人）照看、 管理或持有: I leave the baby with my mother every day. 我每天都把婴儿交给我母亲照料. * I left a message for you with your secretary. 我给你留了个信儿交给你秘书了. * The keys are with reception. 钥匙都在接待处呢.  2 having or carrying (sth) 有或带著（某物）: a girl with (ie who has) red hair 红头发的女孩儿 * the man with the scar 带伤疤的男子 * a person with a knowledge of European markets 熟悉欧洲市场的人 * a coat with a belt 有腰带的大衣 * a house with a swimming-pool 带游泳池的房子 * the man with a wooden leg 有一条木腿的男子 * the boy with a camera 带著照相机的男孩儿 * He looked at her with a hurt expression. 他带著受伤害的神情看著她.  3 (a) (indicating the tool or instrument used 用以表示使用的工具或器具): cut it with a knife 用刀把它切开 * You can see it with a microscope.用显微镜就能看见. * He hit it with a hammer. 他用锤子砸. * feed the baby with a spoon 用勺喂小孩儿 * sew with cotton thread 用棉线缝 * hold the door open with a stone 用石头顶著门让它开著 * I can only move it with your help. 只有靠你帮忙我才能移动它. * It was easy to translate with a dictionary. 借助词典进行翻译就很容易. (b) (indicating the material or item used 用以表示使用的材料或物件): fill the bowl with water 把这个盆装满水 * sprinkle the dish with salt 在这盘菜上撒点盐 * The lorry was loaded with timber. 这辆卡车上装的是木材. * The bag was stuffed with dirty clothes. 这个袋子里塞满了脏衣服.  4 (a) agreeing with or supporting (sb/sth) 与（某人[某事物]）一致; 支持（某人[某事物]）: We've got all the nurses with us in our fight to stop closures. 我们竭力反对停业, 获得全体护士的支持. * She's going along with management on this issue. 她在这个问题上同意资方的意见. * I'm with you all the way! 我始终和你的意见一致! (b) in opposition to (sth); against (sth) 与（某事物）对立; 反对（某事物）: fight, argue, quarrel, etc with sb 与某人打斗、 争论、 吵架等 * I had a row with Jane. 我跟简吵了一架. * in competition with our rivals 同我们的对手竞争 * play tennis with sb 同某人打网球 * at war with a neighbouring country 同邻国交战.  5 because of (sth); on account of (sth) 因为或由於（某事物）: blush with embarrassment 因难为情而脸红 * tremble with fear 吓得发抖 * shaking with laughter 笑得浑身直颤 * Her fingers were numb with cold. 她手指冻木了.  6 (indicating the manner, circumstances or condition in which sth is done or takes place 用以表示方式、 情况、 环境或条件): I'll do it with pleasure. 我很高兴做这件事. * I can lift 50 kilos with an effort. 我用力能举起50公斤的重量. * She performed a somersault with ease, ie easily. 她一下子就翻了一个跟头. * He acted with discretion, ie discreetly. 他做得很谨慎. * She sleeps with the light on. 她爱开著灯睡觉. * He welcomed her with open arms. 他热情地欢迎她. * Don't stand with your hands in your pockets. 站著的时候不要把手插在口袋里. * With your permission, sir, I'd like to speak. 先生, 若您允许, 我想发言.  7 in the same direction as (sth) 与（某物）方向一致: sail with the wind 顺风驶船 * swim with the tide 顺著潮流游泳 * drift with the current 顺水飘浮 * The shadow moves with the sun. 这个影子跟著太阳移动.  8 because of and at the same rate as (sth) 随著（某事物）: The shadows lengthened with the approach of sunset. 随著太阳下落, 影子也逐渐伸长. * Skill comes with experience. 经验越多, 技巧越熟练. * Good wine will improve with age. 佳酿越陈越醇.  9 in regard to, towards or concerning(sb/sth) 对於或关於（某人[某事物]）: careful with the glasses 当心这些玻璃杯 * patient with your aunt 对你姑姑耐心些 * angry with my children 生我孩子的气 * pleased with the result 对结果满意 * inconsistent with an earlier statement 与前述不一致 * a problem with accommodation 关於住宿的问题 * What can he want with me? 他能要我做什麽呢? * What can one do with half a chess set? 只有半副棋有什麽办法呢?  10 in the case of (sb/sth); as regards (sb/sth) 对（某人[某事物]）来说; 至於（某人[某事物]）: With Italians it's pronunciation that's the problem. 对意大利人来说, 发音是个问题. * It's a very busy time with us at the moment. 我们现在非常忙.  11 and also (sth); including (sth) 连...带...; 包括（某事物）: The meal with wine came to 12 each. 那顿饭连酒每人12英镑. * With preparation and marking a teacher works 12 hours a day. 一个教师连备课带改作业每天工作12小时. * The week cost us over 500 but that was with skiing lessons. 那个星期我们花了500多英镑, 但其中包括滑雪课的学费.  12 (as) an employee or client of (an organization) （作为）（一组织）的雇员或委托人: I hear he's with ICI now. 我听说他现在在帝国化学工业公司工作. * She acted with a repertory company for three years. 她在一个轮演剧目剧团里演出三年. * We're with the same bank. 我们是同一个银行的客户.  13 (indicating separation from sth/sb 用以表示与某事物[某人]分离): I could never part with this ring. 我永远戴著这个戒指. * Can we dispense with the formalities? 咱们能免去这些礼节吗?  14 considering (one fact in relation to another) 考虑到（一事与另一事的关系）: With only two days to go we can't afford to relax. 只有两天时间了, 我们可不能松懈. * With no hope of a holiday life's very depressing. 度假无望, 日子自然过得很沉闷. * She won't be able to help us, with all her family commitments. 她帮不了我们, 她家里的事还多著呢.15 in spite of (sth); despite 尽管; 虽然: With all her faults he still liked her. 尽管她有那麽多缺点, 可他还是喜欢她.  16 (idm 习语) be with sb (infml 口) be able to follow what sb is saying 能明白某人说的话: I'm afraid I'm not quite with you. 很抱歉, 我不太懂您的意思. `with it (dated sl 旧, 俚) (a) knowledgeable about current fashions and ideas; alert 了解时代潮流和意识; 敏感的: Come on  get with it! 好啦--时髦点儿吧! * He's not very with it today. 他今天有点迟钝. (b) (of clothes and their wearers) fashionable （指衣物和穿著者）时髦的: She's more with it now than she was 20 years ago. 她比20年前时髦了. with `that immediately after that 紧接著; 随即: He muttered a few words of apology and with that he left. 他支支吾吾地道个歉就马上走了.
withdraw
/ wIT5drR:, also wIW5d-; wIT`drR, wIW`d-/ v (pt withdrew / -5dru:; -`dru/, pp withdrawn / -5drR:n; -`drRn/)  1 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb/sth (from sth) (a) pull or take sb/sth back or away 收回、 取回、 撤回或撤走某人[某事物]: The general refused to withdraw his troops. 那个将军拒不撤回部队. * The old coins have been withdrawn from circulation. 旧硬币已经收回不再流通了. * The workers have threatened to withdraw their labour, ie go on strike. 工人扬言要罢工. (b) remove (money) from a bank account, etc 从银行帐户等提（款）; 取（钱）: She withdrew all her savings and left the country. 她把全部存款取出後离开了那个国家.  2 [Tn] (fml 文) take back (a promise, an offer, a statement, etc); retract 撤回或撤消（诺言、 提议、 言论等）: Unless the contract is signed immediately, I shall withdraw my offer. 若不立即签署合同我就撤回我提出的条件. * I insist that you withdraw your offensive remarks immediately. 我要求你必须立刻收回那些过头的话.  3 [I, Ipr] ~ (from sth) go away from a place or from other people 离开或脱离某处或某些人: He talked to us for an hour and then withdrew. 他跟我们谈了一小时的话就走了. * withdraw into oneself, ie become unresponsive or unsociable 离群索居 * The troops had to withdraw to a less exposed position. 部队已经撤到不易受攻击的地点.
withdrawal 
/ -5drR:El; -`drREl/ n  1 (a) [U] withdrawing or being withdrawn 收回; 取回; 撤回; 撤走: the withdrawal of supplies, support, troops 撤消供应、 不再支持、 撤回部队 * the withdrawal of a product from the market 从市场上收回一种产品 * (psychology 心)She is showing signs of withdrawal (ie not wanting to communicate with other people) and depression. 她表现出孤僻与消沉的现象. (b) [C] instance of this 收回; 取回; 撤回; 撤走: You are allowed to make two withdrawals a month from the account. 允许你每月从帐户中提取两次存款.  2 [U] process of ceasing to take an addictive drug, often accompanied by unpleasant reactions 戒除毒瘾的过程（常有不适反应）: [attrib 作定语] withdrawal symptoms 戒毒过程中出现的症状.
withdrawn 
adj (of a person) uncommunicative or unsociable （指人）不交际的, 离群索居的: He's become increasingly withdrawn since his wife's death. 他从妻子死後越来越孤僻了.
wither
/ 5wITE(r); `wITL/ v  1 [I, Ip, Tn, Tn.p] ~ (away); ~ (sth) (up) (cause sth to) become dry, shrivelled or dead （使某物）枯萎, 凋谢: The flowers will wither if you don't put them in water. 这些花不放在水里就要枯死了. * (fig 比喻) Their hopes gradually withered away. 他们的希望逐渐破灭了. * limbs withered by disease and starvation 因疾病和饥饿而造成的四肢萎缩.  2 [Tn] subdue or overwhelm (sb) with scorn, etc 以鄙视等态度降服或震慑（某人）: She withered him with a glance. 她瞟了他一眼把他镇住了.
withering 
/ 5wITErIN; `wITErIN/ adj (of a look, remark, etc) scornful or contemptuous （指神情、 言语等）表示轻蔑的或鄙夷的: withering sarcasm 轻蔑的讽刺. 
witheringly 
adv.
withers
/ 5wITEz; `wITLz/ n [pl] highest part of the back of a horse, between the shoulder-blades 马肩隆（马的两肩骨间的隆起部分）. =>illus at horse 见 horse 插图.
withhold
/ wIT5hEUld, also wIW5h-; wIT`hold, wIW`h-/ v (pt, pp withheld / -5held; -`hZld/) (fml 文) (a) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (from sb/sth) (fml 文) refuse to give sth; keep sth back 拒绝给某事物; 保留某事物: withhold one's consent/permission 拒不同意[准许] * withhold information 保留住信息 * The board has decided to withhold part of their grant money from certain students. 委员会决定不发给某些学生的部分助学金. (b) [Tn] hold (sth) back; restrain 抑制（某事物）; 制止: We couldn't withhold our laughter. 我们忍不住大笑起来.
within
/ wI5TIn; wIT`In/ prep  1 (a) after not more than (the specified period of time) 不超过（某段时间）; 在（某段时间）之内: She returned within an hour. 她不到一小时就回来了. * If you don't hear anything within seven days, phone again. 你要是在七天之内听不到任何消息就再打个电话. (b) ~ sth (of sth) not further than (the specified distance) (from sth) 不超过（某段距离）; 在（某段距离）之内: a house within a mile of the station 距火车站不到一英里的一所房子 * The village has three pubs within a hundred metres (of each other). 这个村子里有三个酒馆, （相互）距离都在一百米以内.  2 inside the range or limits of (sb/sth) 在（某人[某事物]）的范围或限度以内: We are now within sight of (ie able to see) the shore. 我们现在的距离能看见海岸了. * There is a bell within the patient's reach, ie which the patient can reach. 在病人伸手可够得著的地方有个电铃. * He finds it hard to live within his income, ie without spending more than he earns. 他觉得有些入不敷出. * I'd prefer you to keep this information within the family, ie known only by members of the family. 我希望你只让家人知道这件事. * within the limits of my modest talents 管窥所及.  3 (fml 文) inside (sth) 在（某事物）之内: within the medieval walls of the city 在该城中世纪建造的城墙以内 * Interview everyone living within the area shown on the map. 面见地图所示区内居住的每一个人.
within 
adv (fml 文) inside 在内部; 到内部: Shop assistant required. Apply within. 招聘店员. 请进面洽.
without
/ wI5TaUt; wIT`aJt/ prep  1 not having, experiencing or showing (sth) 无、 未经历或未显出（某事物）: two days without food 两天没吃东西 * three nights without sleep 三夜没睡觉 * You can't leave the country without a passport. 没有护照就不能离开这个国家. * The letter had been posted without a stamp. 那封信没贴邮票就寄出去了. * I've come out without any money. 我没带钱就出来了. * a bedroom without a private bath 无私用浴室的卧室 * a skirt without pockets 没有口袋的裙子 * He acted without thought for himself. 他那样做的时候并没考虑到自己. * She spoke without enthusiasm. 她讲话时无精打采.  2 in the absence of (sb/sth); not accompanied by (sb/sth) 在无（某人[某事物]）的情况下; 无（某人[某事物]）相伴: He said he couldn't live without her. 他说他没有她就活不了. * I feel very lonely without my dog.我的狗不在旁边我就很寂寞. * We can't reach a decision without our chairman. 主席不在场, 我们无法做出决定. * Don't leave without me. 别甩下我就走. * They were received without ceremony, ie informally. 他们受到不拘礼节的欢迎.  3 not using (sth) 不使用（某事物）: How did you open the bottle without a bottle-opener? 你不用开瓶器是怎麽把瓶子打开的? * She can't see to read without her glasses. 她不戴眼镜就看不见字.  4 (used with the -ing form to mean `not' 与-ing形式连用, 表示｀不、 无、 没＇等): Try and do it without making any mistakes. 尽量不要出错. * The party was organized without her knowing anything about it. 这个聚会已然筹办, 她却一无所知. * He walked past me without speaking. 他从我身旁走过, 一句话也没说. * I've often cheated in exams without being caught. 我经常考试作弊, 从来没让人抓住过. * She entered the room without knocking. 她没敲门就进了房间.  5 (arch 古) outside (sth) 在（某物）之外: without the city walls 在城墙之外.  6 (idm 习语) without so much as => so1.
without 
adv part not having or showing sth 没有或不显示某事物: We'll have one room with a bathroom and one room without. 我们要有一间带浴室的屋子, 还要有一间不带浴室的. * If there's no sugar we'll have to manage without. 要是没有糖, 我们也只好不用糖就凑合了.
withstand
/ wIT5stAnd, also wIW5s-; wIT`stAnd, wIW`s-/ v (pt, pp withstood / -5stUd; -`stJd/) [Tn] (often fml 常作文雅语) endure (sth) without giving in, collapsing, wearing out, etc; resist 承受住（某事物）; 抵住: withstand attacks, pressure, wind 禁得住攻击、 压力、 风吹 * shoes that will withstand hard wear 耐穿的鞋.
withy
/ 5wITI; `wITI/ n tough branch, esp of willow, that bends easily and is used for tying bundles 坚韧的枝条, （尤指）柳条（作捆绑用的）.
witless
=> wit.
witness
/ 5wItnIs; `wItnIs/ n  1 [C] (a) (also `eye-witness) person who sees an event take place (and is therefore able to describe it to others) 目击者: witnesses (at the scene) of the accident 事故（现场）的目击者 * I was a witness to their quarrel. 我是他们吵架时的目击者.(b) person who gives evidence in a lawcourt after swearing to tell the truth （在法庭上经宣誓的）证人: a defence/prosecution witness 被告的[原告的]证人 * a witness for the defence/prosecution 被告的[原告的]证人 * The witness was cross-examined by the defending counsel. 证人受到辩护律师的诘问. (c) person who is present at an event, esp the signing of a document, in order to testify to the fact that it took place 见证人（尤指见证签署文件的）: Will you act as witness to the agreement between us? 您作我们协议签署时的见证人行吗?  2 [U, C usu sing 作不可数名词或可数名词, 後者通常作单数] (fml 文) what is said about an event, etc, esp in a lawcourt; (thing that serves as) testimony or evidence 证词（尤指法庭中的）; 证明; 证据: give witness on behalf of an accused person 为被告作证 * His ragged clothes were (a) witness to his poverty. 他的破烂衣物可以证明他很贫穷.  3 (idm 习语) bear witness => bear2.
witness 
v  1 [Tn] be present at (sth) and see it 当场见到（某事物）; 目击: witness an accident, a murder, a quarrel 目击一事故、 谋杀事件、 一场争吵 * We were witnessing the most important scientific development of the century. 我们亲眼见到本世纪最重要的科学进展. * (fml 文) Weather forecasters are not always right: witness (ie look at the example of) their recent mistakes. 天气预报并非一贯正确--就看看他们最近的预报错误吧.2 [Tn] be a witness to the signing of (a document), esp by also signing the document oneself 为别人签署（文件）时作证（尤指自己也同时签字者）: witness the signing of a contract 在一份合同签署时作证 * witness a signature, treaty, will 为一签字、 条约、 遗嘱签字作证.3 [Ipr] ~ to sth (law or fml 律或文) give evidence about sth in a lawcourt, etc （在法庭等上）作证: witness (ie testify) to the truth of a statement 证明某言语属实.
witness-box (Brit) (US `witness-stand) 
n enclosure in a lawcourt in which a witness stands when giving evidence 证人席.
witter
/ 5wItE(r); `wItL/ v [I, Ipr, Ip] ~ (on) (about sth)(infml usu derog 口, 通常作贬义) speak in a lengthy and annoying way about sth unimportant 唠叨而讨厌地说琐碎的事: What are you wittering (on) about? 你唠叨什麽呢?
witticism
=> wit.
wittingly
/ 5wItINlI; `wItINlI/ adv (esp in negative sentences尤用於否定句中) knowing what one does; intentionally 明知; 有意地: I would never wittingly offend him. 我决不会故意得罪他.
witty
=> wit.
wife
/ waIf; waIf/ n (pl wives / waIvz; waIvz/)  1 married woman, esp when considered in relation to her husband 已婚女子; 妻: the doctor's wife 那个医生的妻子 * She was a good wife and mother. 她是贤妻良母.  2 (idm 习语) husband and wife => husband. an old wives' tale => old. all the world and his wife => world.
wifely 
adj of, like or expected of a wife （似）妻子的; 为妻（应有）的: wifely duties, support, virtues 做妻子的责任、 支持、 美德.
wives
pl of wife.
wizard
/ 5wIzEd; `wIzLd/ n  1 male witch (esp in fairy stories); magician 男巫（尤指童话中的）; 魔术师.  2 person with extraordinary abilities; genius 有非凡才能的人; 天才: a financial wizard, ie sb who is able to make money amazingly easily 财务奇才 * She's a wizard with computers. 她是计算机天才.
wizardry 
/ -drI; -drI/ n [U] (a) practice of magic 魔术. (b) extraordinary ability 非凡的才能: financial wizardry 财务上非凡的才能.
wizened
/ 5wIznd; `wIznd/ adj having a dried-up wrinkled skin; shrivelled 皮肤乾而皱的; 缩小的: a wizened old woman 皮肤乾而皱的老太婆 * a face wizened with age 因年老皮肤发皱的脸 * wizened apples 乾瘪的苹果.
wk
abbr 缩写 =  1 (pl wks) week.  2 work.
WO
/ 9dQblju: 5EU; 9dQbljJ `o/ abbr 缩写 = Warrant Officer 准尉.
woad
/ wEUd; wod/ n [U] (a) blue dye formerly obtained from a plant of the mustard family 菘蓝（旧时取自菘蓝植物的染料）. (b) this plant 菘蓝（植物）.
wobble
/ 5wCbl; `wBbl/ v [I, Ipr, Ip, Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] ~ (sth) (about/around) (cause sth to) move from side to side unsteadily （使某物）摆动, 摇动, 震颤: This table wobbles. 这张桌子不稳. * I was so terrified my legs were wobbling. 我吓得腿直打颤. * wobbling along the pavement in high-heeled boots 穿著高跟靴子在人行道上一摇一摆地走著 * (fig 比喻) Her voice sometimes wobbles (ie quivers, wavers) on high notes. 她唱高音时有时发颤. * Please don't wobble the desk (about) when I'm trying to write. 我写字时请不要摇晃桌子.
wobble 
n (usu sing 通常作单数) wobbling movement 摆动; 摇动; 震颤.
wobbly 
/ 5wCblI; `wBblI/ adj (infml 口) tending to move unsteadily from side to side 摆动的; 摇动的; 震颤的: a wobbly tooth 摇晃的牙 * a wobbly line, ie not drawn straight 弯曲的线 * wobbly jelly 颤动的果冻 * (fig 比喻) He is still a bit wobbly (on his legs) after his illness. 他病後（腿）仍有点儿发颤. 
wobbliness 
n [U].
wodge
/ wCdV; wBdV/ n ~ (of sth) (Brit infml 口) large piece or amount 大的块或量: a thick wodge of cake 一大块蛋糕 * wodges of old newspapers 大堆的旧报纸.
woe
/ wEU; wo/ n (dated or fml or joc 旧或文或谑)  1 [U] great sorrow or distress 悲哀; 悲痛; 苦恼: a cry of woe 悲鸣 * She needed someone to listen to her tale of woe, ie the story of her misfortune. 她需要有人听她述说悲惨的遭遇.  2 woes [pl] things that cause sorrow or distress; troubles or misfortunes 引起悲哀或苦恼的事物; 麻烦事; 不幸的事: She told him all her woes. 她把自己的不幸遭遇都告诉他了.  3 (idm 习语) woe be`tide sb (fml or joc 文或谑) there will be trouble for sb 某人要倒霉: Woe betide anyone who arrives late! 谁迟到谁倒霉! ,woe is `me! interj (arch or joc 古或谑) how unhappy I am 我真不痛快!
woebegone
/ 5wEUbIgCn; ?@ -gR:n; `wobI9^Rn/ adj (fml 文) looking unhappy 显出悲伤的; 忧愁的; 愁眉苦脸的: a woebegone child, expression, face 悲哀的孩子、 表情、 面孔.
woeful
/ 5wEUfl; `wofEl/ adj (fml 文)  1 full of woe; sad 悲哀的; 伤心的: a woeful cry, look, sight 悲惨的哭声、 神情、 情景.  2 [usu attrib 通常作定语] undesirable or regrettable; very bad 不合意的; 令人惋惜的; 糟糕的: woeful ignorance 可悲的无知. 
woefully 
adv / -fElI;-fElI/: The preparations were woefully inadequate. 准备工作未免太不够了.
wok
/ wCk; wBk/ n large pan shaped like a bowl, used for cooking (esp) Chinese food 锅（尤指中国式的）. =>illus at pan 见 pan 插图.
woke
pt of wake1.
woken
pp of wake1.
wolf
/ wUlf; wJlf/ n (pl wolves / wUlvz; wJlvz/)  1 fierce wild animal of the dog family, usu hunting in packs 狼.  2 (idm 习语) cry wolf => cry1. keep the `wolf from the door have enough money to avoid hunger and need 有维持温饱的钱: Their wages are barely enough to keep the wolf from the door. 他们的工资勉强够维持生活的. a lone wolf => lone. a wolf in `sheep's clothing person who appears friendly or harmless but is really an enemy 披著羊皮的狼. throw sb to the `wolves leave sb to be roughly treated or criticized without trying to help or defend him 任凭某人遭受粗暴对待或批评而不予协助或辩解.
wolf 
v [Tn, Tn.p] ~ sth (down) (infml 口) eat sth quickly and greedily 快而贪婪地吃某物; 狼吞虎咽: I thought there would be some biscuits left but they've wolfed the lot! 我还以为能剩下些饼乾, 但是他们都给吃光了. * Don't wolf down your food. 吃东西不要狼吞虎咽.
wolfish 
adj of or like a wolf （似）狼的: a wolfish appetite, grin 如狼似虎的食欲、 狞笑.
wolf-cub 
n young wolf 幼狼.
wolfhound 
n any of several types of very large dog originally bred for hunting wolves 猎狼犬: an Irish wolfhound 爱尔兰猎狼犬.
wolf-whistle 
n whistling sound made by a man to show that he finds a woman sexually attractive （男子见到动人女子时吹的）口哨声.  v [I, Ipr] ~ (at sb) make this sound 发出此种口哨声.
wolfram
/ 5wUlfrEm; `wJlfrEm/ n [U] (a) = tungsten. (b) tungsten ore 钨矿石.
woman
/ 5wUmEn; `wJmEn/ n (pl women / 5wImIn; `wImIn/)1 [C] (a) adult female human being 成年女子: men, women and children 男子、 女子和孩子 * a single (ie unmarried) woman 单身女子（未婚的） * It's more than a woman (ie any woman) can tolerate. 任何女子都忍受不了这种情况. * [attrib 作定语] (preferred to lady which is also used 较lady为宜, 但亦可用lady) a ,woman `driver 女司机 * ,women `drivers 女司机们 * I'd prefer a woman doctor to examine me. 我希望由女医生给我检查. * a `woman friend 女的朋友 * a `French woman 法国女子. (b) (as an offensive form of address 用作无礼的称呼): Shut up, woman! 住嘴, 你这个娘儿们!  2 [sing](without a or the 不用冠词a或the) female human beings in general; the female sex 女的人; 女性: Woman has been portrayed by artists in many ways. 艺术家用各种形式塑造了女性的形象.  3 the woman [sing] the feminine side of a woman's character 女性的特点: Newborn babies bring out the woman in her. 新生的婴儿唤起了她女性的特性.  4 (idm 习语) be twice the man/woman => twice. make an honest woman of sb => honest. a man/woman of parts => part1. a man/woman of his/her word => word. a man/woman of the world => world. wine, women and song => wine. a woman of easy `virtue (euph 婉) prostitute 妓女.
-woman 
(with ns forming compound ns 与名词结合构成复合名词) woman concerned with 与某事物有关的女子: `chairwoman * `horsewoman * `sportswoman. Cf 参看 -man (man1).
womanhood 
[U] state of being a woman 成年女子的身分或状态: grow to/reach womanhood 长成[成为]成年女子.
womanish 
adj (derog 贬) (of a man) like a woman; suitable for women but not for men （指男子）像女子的, 适合女子的（不适合男子的）: He has a rather womanish manner. 他太女气了.
womanize, womanise 
/ -aIz; 9naIz/ v [I] (usu derog 通常作贬义) (of a man) have sexual affairs with numerous women （指男子）与许多女子发生性关系. 
womanizer, womaniser 
n man who does this 与许多女子发生性关系的男子.
womanly 
adj (approv 褒) like a woman; feminine 像女子的; 女性的: a womanly figure 像女子的外形 * womanly qualities, virtues 女性的特性、 美德. 
womanliness 
n [U].
womankind 
n [U] (fml 文) female human beings in general 女的人; 女性: the sufferings of womankind 女性的苦难.
Women's Liberation 
(also infml 口语作 ,Women's `Lib / lIb; lIb/) freedom of women to enjoy the same social and economic rights as men 妇女解放. 
Women's Libber 
(infml 口) person who campaigns for this ideal; feminist 鼓吹妇女解放的人.
the `women's movement 
social and political movement that aims to achieve Women's Liberation by legislation and by changing people's attitudes 妇女解放运动.
womb
/ wu:m; wum/ n (anatomy 解) (in women and other female mammals) organ in which offspring is carried and nourished while it develops before birth; uterus 子宫. =>illus at female 见 female 插图.
wombat
/ 5wCmbAt; `wBmbAt/ n Australian wild animal similar to a small bear, the female of which carries its young in a pouch 毛鼻袋熊（澳洲产）.
womenfolk
/ 5wImInfEUk; `wImIn9fok/ n [pl] women, esp the women of a particular group, family, tribe, etc 女子们（尤指某集体、 家族、 部落等的）: The dead soldiers were mourned by their womenfolk. 士兵死亡後, 女眷表示沉痛哀悼. Cf 参看 menfolk.
won
pt, pp of win.
won't
/ wEUnt; wont/ contracted form of will not (will1) will not 的缩约式, 参看will1.
wonder
/ 5wQndE(r); `wQndL/ n  1 (a) [U] feeling of surprise mixed with admiration, bewilderment or disbelief惊奇; 惊叹; 惊愕; 惊异: The children watched the conjuror in silent wonder. 孩子都一声不响惊奇地看著魔术师. * They were filled with wonder at the sight. 他们见此情景惊叹不已. (b) [C] thing or event that causes this feeling 令人感到惊奇的事物: the wonders of modern medicine 现代医学的奇迹 * the seven wonders of the world 世界七大奇观 * [attrib 作定语] a wonder drug, ie one that has extremely good, almost miraculous, effects 特效药.  2 (idm 习语) a chinless wonder => chinless (chin). do/work miracles/wonders (for sth) => miracle. it's a wonder (that)... it's surprising or puzzling (that)... 令人惊奇的是...; 莫名其妙的是...: It's a wonder (that) he continues to gamble when he always loses! 令人惊讶的是他一直输还一直赌! a nine days' wonder => day. no/little/small `wonder (that...) it is not/hardly surprising 这并不[不太]出奇: No wonder you were late! 难怪你来晚了! * Small wonder (that) he was so tired! 难怪他这麽累! ,wonders will ,never `cease (saying esp ironic 谚, 尤作反语) (expressing surprise and pleasure at sth, often sth trivial 用以对某事物表示惊喜,常指小事): `I've washed the car for you.' `Wonders will never cease!' ｀我替你把汽车擦洗了.＇｀真是无奇不有!＇
wonder 
v  1 [I, Ipr, It, Tf] ~ (at sth) (fml 文) feel great surprise, admiration, etc; marvel 感到惊奇; 惊叹; 惊讶: He could do nothing but stand and wonder. 他只得惊奇地站著不动. * We wondered at the speed with which it arrived. 我们赞叹其到达速度之快. * I wonder (ie am amazed) (at the fact) that you weren't killed. 你竟未遇难, 令人称奇. * I wondered (ie was surprised) to hear her voice in the next room. 我听到隔壁传出她的声音, 十分惊讶.  2 (a) [I, Ipr] ~ (about sth) feel curious (about sth); ask oneself questions （对某事物）感到好奇; 自问; 自忖: There has been no news for a week and he is beginning to wonder. 已经一个星期没有消息了, 他渐渐觉得有些奇怪. * I was just wondering about that myself. 我就是觉得这件事莫名其妙. (b) [Tw] ask oneself 自问; 自忖: I wonder who he is. 我不知道他究竟是谁. * I wonder whether they will arrive on time. 我也不知道他们能不能准时到. * wondered what time it was, where to go, how long it would last, why he had left. 那时闹不清几点钟了、 应该到哪儿去、 那件事还要持续多久、 他为什麽走了. (c) [Tw] (used as a polite way of introducing a request 用以提出要求, 为礼貌表达方式): I wonder if/whether you could... 请问您是否可以....  3 (idm 习语) I ,shouldn't `wonder (infml 口) I should not be surprised (to discover) 我觉得不足为奇: It's paid for with stolen money, I shouldn't wonder. 那是用偷来的钱支付的, 我觉得这并不奇怪.
wonderful 
/ -fl; -fEl/ adj (a) causing wonder; very surprising 令人惊奇的; 意想不到的: It's wonderful that they managed to escape. 令人惊奇的是他们居然设法逃跑了. * The child's skill is wonderful for his age. 这个孩子小小年纪, 技巧令人称奇. (b) very good or admirable 极好的; 奇妙的; 了不起的: The weather is wonderful. 天气好极了. * She is a wonderful mother. 她是个了不起的母亲. * a wonderful opportunity 绝妙的机会. 
wonderfully
/-fElI; -fElI/ adv (a) surprisingly 令人惊奇地: She is wonderfully active for her age. 她年纪那麽大活跃得不得了. (b) extremely; admirably 极度地; 赞叹地: Their life together has been wonderfully happy. 他们在一起的生活极为幸福.
wonderingly 
/ 5wQndrINlI; `wQndrINlI/ adv: `Where did this come from?' she said wonderingly. ｀这是从哪儿来的?＇她吃惊地问.
wonderment 
n [U] pleasant amazement 惊喜: She gasped in wonderment at her good luck. 她运气这样好, 惊奇地倒抽了一口凉气.
wondrous 
/ 5wQndrEs; `wQndrEs/ adj (arch or fml 古或文) wonderful 令人惊奇的; 意想不到的; 极好的; 奇妙的; 了不起的: a wondrous sight 奇妙的情景. 
wondrously
adv.
wonderland 
/ -lAnd; -9lAnd/ n (usu sing 通常作单数) land or place full of marvels or wonderful things 有许多奇妙事物的地方.
wonky
/ 5wCNkI; `wBNkI/ adj (-ier, -iest) (Brit infml 口) unsteady or weak; wobbly 不稳的; 弱的; 摆动的; 摇动的; 震颤的: a wonky chair 摇摇晃晃的椅子 * She still feels a bit wonky after her accident. 她出了事故以後仍然觉得有些虚弱.
wont
/ wEUnt; ?@ wR:nt; wRnt/ adj [pred 作表语] ~ to do sth (dated or rhet 旧或修辞) in the habit of doing sth; accustomed to doing sth 惯於或已适应於做某事物: He was wont to give lengthy speeches. 他惯於做长篇大论的演说.
wont 
n [sing] (fml or rhet 文或修辞) custom; habit 习俗; 习惯: She went for a walk after breakfast, as was her wont. 她早饭後要散散步已成了习惯.
woo
/ wu:; wu/ v (pt, pp wooed) [Tn]  1 (a) try to obtain the support of (sb) 寻求（某人）的支持: woo the voters 拉选票. (b) try to achieve or obtain (sth) 想要成就或获得（某事物）: woo fame, fortune, success, etc 想要获得名声、 财富、 成功等.  2 (dated 旧) try to persuade (a woman) to marry one; court 向（女子）求婚; 求爱.
wood
/ wUd; wJd/ n  1 (a) [U] hard fibrous substance in the trunk and branches of a tree, enclosed by the bark 木; 木材; 木头: There are many kinds of wood growing in this forest. 这片森林出产各种木材. (b) this substance, cut and used as building material, fuel, etc 木料; 木柴: Tables are usually made of wood. 桌子多为木制的. *Put some more wood on the fire. 再往火里添点儿柴. * [attrib 作定语] a wood floor, ie made of wood 木制地板. (c) [C] particular type of this 某种木材: Pine is a soft wood and teak is a hard wood. 松木是软木, 柚木是硬木. * Oak is a good type of wood for making furniture. 橡木是制作家具的好材料.  2 [C often pl 常作复数] area of land (not as large as a forest) covered with growing trees 树林（不如forest大）: a house in the middle of a wood 树林中间的一所房子 * go for a walk in the wood(s)到林中去散步.  3 [C] (sport 体) = bowl 2.  4 [C] golf-club with a wooden head 顶部为木制的高尔夫球棒. Cf 参看 iron1 4.  5 (idm 习语) dead wood => dead. from the `wood from the cask or wooden barrel 从木桶里: beer from the wood 从木桶里取出的啤酒. neck of the woods => neck. not see the ,wood for the `trees not see or understand the main point, subject, etc because one is paying too much attention to details 见树不见林: If you add too many notes to the text, the reader won't be able to see the wood for the trees. 要是给正文加注过多, 读者就觉得喧宾夺主了. ,out of the `wood(s) (infml 口) (usu with a negative 通常与否定词连用) free from trouble or difficulties 没有麻烦或困难: She's regained consciousness, but she's not out of the woods (ie sure to recover) yet. 她已恢复了知觉, 但尚未脱险. touch wood => touch1.
wooded 
adj (of land) covered with growing trees （指地）长满树木的: a wooded valley 树木茂盛的山谷.
wooden 
/ 5wUdn; `wJdn/ adj  1 [esp attrib 尤作定语] made of wood 木制的: wooden furniture, houses, toys 木制的家具、 房子、 玩具.  2 stiff and awkward (in one's manner) （举止）僵硬而笨拙的: She has a rather wooden manner. 她举止僵硬而笨拙. * a wooden smile, performance 呆板的笑容、 表演. 
woodenly 
adv stiffly and awkwardly 僵硬而笨拙地. 
woodenness 
n [U]. 
wooden spoon
= booby prize 
woody 
adj (a) wooded 长满树木的: a woody hillside 树木茂盛的山坡. (b) of or like growing wood （似）树木的: a plant with woody stems 长著木茎的植物 * a woody smell 像木头的气味.
woodbine 
n [U] (a) wild honeysuckle 苫壁藤; 野忍冬. (b) (US) = Virginia creeper.
wood-block 
n (a) block of wood from which woodcuts are made 木刻板. (b) any of many pieces of wood used in making a floor, often arranged in a pattern （铺地板用的）木条, 木块: [attrib 作定语] a wood-block floor 木条地板.
woodchuck 
n (US) type of N American marmot; groundhog 美洲旱獭.
woodcock 
n (pl unchanged 复数不变) (a) [C] type of brown game-bird found in woodland with a long, straight bill, short legs and a short tail 丘鹬. (b) [U] its flesh eaten as food （食用的）丘鹬肉.
woodcraft 
n [U] knowledge of woodland conditions; skill in finding one's way in woods and forests, esp as used in hunting 森林环境知识, 森林识路技巧（尤指用於打猎的）.
woodcut 
n print made from a design, drawing, etc cut in relief on a block of wood 木板画.
woodcutter 
n person who cuts down trees as an occupation 伐木工.
woodland 
/ -lEnd; -9lEnd/ n [U] land covered with trees; woods 林地; 树林: [attrib 作定语] woodland scenery 林景.
wood lot 
(US) area, eg on a farm, kept for growing trees 林用地（尤指农场中的）.
wood-louse 
n (pl -lice) small wingless insect-like creature that lives in decaying wood, damp soil, etc 潮虫.
woodman 
/ -mEn; -mEn/ (also esp US `woodsman /-zmEn; -zmEn/) n (pl -men) forester; woodcutter 护林人; 在林区居住及工作的人; 伐木工.
woodpecker 
n bird that clings to the bark of trees and taps with its beak to find insects 啄木鸟. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page iv.
wood-pigeon 
n type of large wild pigeon 斑尾林鸽.
wood-pulp 
n [U] wood shredded and used for making paper 木浆（造纸用的）.
wood-shed 
n shed where wood is stored (esp for fuel) 木料间; （尤指）柴间.
woodwind 
/ -wInd; -9wInd/ n [Gp] (players of the) wind instruments of an orchestra, which are (or were formerly) made of wood 木管乐器（的吹奏者）: [attrib作定语] a woodwind instrument 木管乐器 * the woodwind section 木管乐器组. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page x.
woodwork 
n [U]  1 things made of wood, esp the wooden parts of a building, eg doors, stairs, etc 木制品, （尤指建筑物的）木结构部分（如门、 楼梯等）: The woodwork is painted white. 这件木制品已漆成白的了.2 skill or practice of making things from wood; carpentry 木工工艺; 木作.
woodworm 
n (a) [C] type of larva that bores through wood and eats it 蛀木虫. (b) [U] holes caused by this 蛀木虫钻的孔洞: This ladder is riddled with woodworm. 这个梯子已经让蛀虫蛀了很多洞.
woof
/ wu:f; wuf/ n = weft.
woof
/ wUf; wJf/ interj, n (infml 口) (used to imitate the sound of the) bark of a dog 狗的叫声; 模仿狗叫声的象声词.
woof 
v [I] (infml 口) bark 狗叫.
woofer
/ 5wUfE(r); `wJfL/ n loudspeaker designed to reproduce low notes accurately 低音扬声器; 低音喇叭. Cf 参看 tweeter.
wool
/ wUl; wJl/ n  1 (a) [U] fine soft hair that forms the coats of sheep, goats and some other animals (eg the llama and alpaca) 羊毛; 其他动物的毛（如亚美利加驼和羊驼的毛）: These goats are specially bred for their wool. 这些山羊是专为剪取羊毛而饲养的. (b) [U] yarn, cloth, clothing, etc made from this 毛线; 毛料; 毛料衣物: a ball of knitting wool 一团毛线 * a (type of) fine/heavy wool （一种）细毛[重脂含杂毛] * [attrib 作定语] the `wool trade 羊毛业 * a wool (ie woollen) coat, blanket, etc 毛料大衣、 毛毯.  2 [U] substance that looks and feels like sheep's wool 似羊毛的物质: cotton wool 原棉 * wire wool 金属丝团.  3 (idm 习语) pull the wool over sb's eyes => pull2.
woollen (US woolen) 
/ 5wUlEn; `wJlEn/ adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] (a) made wholly or partly of wool 毛纺的; 纯毛的; （含毛）混纺的: woollen cloth, blankets, socks, etc 毛料、 毛毯、 毛袜. (b) of woollen fabrics 毛织物的: woollen manufacturers, merchants, etc 毛织物制造商、 毛织物商人. woollens (US woolens) n [pl] (esp knitted) woollen garments （尤指针织的）毛织服装: a special wash programme for woollens 专为洗涤针织毛料衣物的程序.
woolly (US also wooly) 
/ 5wUlI; `wJlI/ adj (-ier, -iest)  1 (a) covered with wool or wool-like hair 长著或覆有羊毛或羊毛状的毛（发）的: woolly sheep 毛绒绒的绵羊 * the dog's woolly coat 狗的羊毛状的毛. (b) like or made of wool; woollen 似羊毛的; 羊毛制的; 毛纺的: a woolly cotton fabric 棉毛织物 * a woolly hat 羊毛制的帽子.2 (also ,woolly-`headed) (of a person or his mind, arguments, ideas, etc) not thinking clearly; not clearly expressed or thought out （指人、 人的头脑、 论点、 思想等）糊涂的, 表达不清楚的, 思路混乱的.  n (infml 口) woollen garment, esp a sweater 毛料服装; （尤指）套头毛衣: wear one's winter woollies 穿著冬季用的毛衣. 
woolliness 
n [U].
wool-gathering 
n [U] (infml 口) absent-mindedness 心不在焉.
woozy
/ 5wu:zI; `wuzI/ adj (-ier, -iest) (infml 口) (a) feeling dizzy or sick, eg as a result of drinking too much alcohol 眩晕的, 恶心的（如因喝酒过量所致）. (b) mentally confused; dazed 糊涂的; 头昏眼花的.
woozy
/ 5wu:zI; `wuzI/ adj (-ier, -iest) (infml 口) (a) feeling dizzy or sick, eg as a result of drinking too much alcohol 眩晕的, 恶心的（如因喝酒过量所致）. (b) mentally confused; dazed 糊涂的; 头昏眼花的.
wop
/ wCp; wBp/ n ( <!> sl offensive 讳, 俚, 蔑) person from southern Europe, esp an Italian 南欧人; （尤指）意大利人.
word
/ w\:d; w[d/ n  1 [C] (a) sound or combination of sounds that expresses a meaning and forms an independent unit of the grammar or vocabulary of a language （用声音表达的）词: The story is told in words and pictures. 讲这个故事的时候配有图片. * The Latin word for `table' is `mensa'. ｀table（桌子）＇这个词在拉丁语里叫｀mensa＇. * He couldn't put his feelings into words, ie express them verbally. 他无法把自己的感情用言语说清楚. * I have no words to (ie cannot adequately) express my gratitude. 我说的话不足以表达我的感激之情. (b) this represented as letters or symbols, usu with a space on either side （用书面形式表达的）词: That word is not spelled correctly. 那个词拼得不正确. * The words in the dictionary are arranged in alphabetical order. 词典中的词是按字母顺序排列的.  2 (a) [C] anything said; remark or statement （说的）话; 话语; 言语: He didn't say a word about it. 他对这件事一句话都没说. * I don't believe a word of his story. 他说的这件事我一句话都不相信. * a word/a few words of advice, sympathy, warning 一些劝告、 同情、 警告的话. (b) words [pl] things that are said, contrasted with things that are done 说的话（与做的事相对）: You must show your support by deeds, not words. 你必须用行动支持, 不能空口说白话.  3 [sing] (a) (without a or the 不用冠词a或the) piece of news; message 消息; 信息: Please send (me)/leave word of your safe arrival/that you have arrived safely. 请您把平安到达的消息告诉我. * Word came that I was needed at home. 有信儿来说家里需要我. (b) the word rumour 谣言; 传闻: The word is that he's left the country. 据说他已经离开这个国家了.  4 (usu 通常作 the word) [sing] spoken command or signal 口令; 号令: Stay hidden until I give the word. 我不下令就藏著别动. * Their word is law, ie their commands must be obeyed. 他们的命令必须服从.  5 the Word [sing] (also the ,word of `God) (Bible 圣经) the Scriptures, esp the Gospels 《圣经》; （尤指）福音: preach the Word 传福音 * Hear the Word of God. 听宣讲《圣经》.  6 (idm 习语) actions speak louder than words => action. at the ,word of com`mand when the (military) order is given 发（军）令时. bandy words => bandy1. be as ,good as one's `word do what one has promised to do 守信: You'll find that she's as good as her word. 你能了解到她这个人很讲信用. be better than one's word => better1. be not the `word for sth/sb (infml 口) be an inadequate description of sth/sb 不足以形容某事物[某人]: Unkind isn't the word for it! He treats the animals appallingly! 岂止是｀不好＇! 他对待动物是太不成话了! breathe a word => breathe. by ,word of `mouth in spoken, not written, words 口头上（的）: He received the news by word of mouth. 他得到的是口头的消息. a dirty word => dirty1. eat one's words => eat. exchange words => exchange2. famous last words => famous. fighting talk/words => fight1. (right) from the word `go (infml 口) right from the start 从一开始: She knew (right) from the word go that it was going to be difficult. 她从一开始就知道这件事很难办. (not) get a word in `edgeways (not) be able to interrupt sb who is very talkative （不）能（在某人不断谈话时）插嘴. give sb one's `word (that...)/have sb's `word for it (that...) promise sb/be promised by sb (that...) 许诺某人[得到某人的许诺]: You have my word for it that the goods will arrive on time. 我向你保证货物一定准时到达. go ,back on one's `word fail to fulfil a promise that one has made 食言. hang on sb's lips/words/every word => hang1. (not) have a good word to `say for sb/sth (infml 口) (not) say anything at all favourable about sb/sth （不）说某人[某事物]的好话: He doesn't have/seldom has a good word to say for Britain. 他从不[很少]说英国的好话. have, etc the last word => last1. have a word in sb's `ear speak to sb in private/confidentially 和某人说私话[秘密话]. have a `word (with sb) (about sth) speak (to sb) (about sth), esp privately or confidentially （对某人）说（某事）（尤指私下的或秘密的事）: Could we have a word before you go to the meeting? 你去开会之前, 咱们能私下说句话吗? have `words (with sb) (about sth) quarrel (with sb) (about sth) （为某事）（与某人）争吵. a household name/word => household. in a `word briefly 一句话; 简言之: In a word, I think he's a fool. 总之, 我认为他是个傻瓜. in `other words expressed in a different way; that is to say 换句话说; 也就是说. (not) in so many `words (not) in exactly the same words as are claimed or reported to have been used （并非）一字不差. in words of `one syllable using very simple language 使用极简单的语言. keep/break one's word do/fail to do what one has promised 守信[失信]. one's last word => last1. the last word => last1. a man/woman of his/her `word person that does what he/she has promised to do 守信用的人. mum's the word! => mum1. (upon) my `word! (dated or fml 旧或文) (exclamation expressing surprise or consternation用作表示惊奇或惊恐的叹词): My word, you're back early!咦, 你回来得真早哇! not a `word (to sb) (about sth) don't say anything; be silent! （关於某事）（对某人）什麽也别说; 别说!: Not a word (to Mary) (about what I said)!（我说的话）千万别（对玛丽）说! not to mince matters/ words => mince. a play on words => play1. put in/say a (good) `word for sb say sth in sb's favour in order to help him 为某人说好话相助. put `words in sb's mouth suggest that sb has said sth when he has not 硬说某人说过某话: She accused the journalist of putting words in her mouth. 她指责该新闻工作者把报道 的事硬说成是她说过的. ,say the `word (infml 口) give an order, a signal, etc 发命令、 信号等: If you want me to leave, you only have to say the word. 你要是想让我走, 尽管说出来就是了. swallow one's words => swallow2. take sb at his `word believe exactly what sb says or promises, without question 完全相信某人的话或承诺而毫不怀疑. take sb's `word for it (that...) accept sth on sb's authority 认为某人有权威性而相信他的话: I'll take your word for it that it won't happen again. 我相信你说的此事下不为例这句话. take the `words (right) out of sb's mouth say just what sb else was about to say 说出某人要说的话. too funny, outrageous, sad, shocking, etc for `words so funny, etc that it cannot be expressed in words; extremely funny, etc 有趣、 可耻、 悲痛、 令人震惊...得难以言传; 极为有趣、 可耻、 悲痛、 令人震惊等. a war of words => war. weigh one's words => weigh. ,without a `word without saying anything 什麽也没说: He left without a word. 他一句话都没说就走了. ,word for `word in exactly the same or (in translation) exactly equivalent words; verbatim 逐字地; （在翻译方面）一字对一字, 使用对应词: He repeated what you said word for word. 他一字不差地复述了您说的话. * [attrib 作定语] a ,word-for-word ac`count, repe`tition, trans`lation 逐字的复述、 重复、 翻译. sb's ,word is as ,good as his `bond sb's promise can be relied upon completely 某人说的话可以绝对相信. one's ,word of `honour a solemn promise 庄严的承诺. a ,word to the `wisean intelligent person can take a hint, draw his own conclusions, etc without a lot of explanation 对聪明人一点就透（不必详加解释）.
word 
v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] express (sth) in particular words; phrase (sth) 用词语表达（某事）; 选用（词语）: The advice wasn't very tactfully worded. 这份通知措辞不太策略. * a carefully worded reminder 措辞严谨的催促通知 * Be careful how you word your answer. 回答时要字斟句酌. wording n [sing] words used to express sth; way in which sth is expressed （用以表达某事物的）词语; 说法; 措辞: A different wording might make the meaning clearer. 换一种说法意思可能清楚些.
wordless 
adj (fml 文) not expressed in words 不用言语表达的: wordless grief, sympathy 无言的悲痛、 同情.
wordy 
adj (-ier, -iest) (derog 贬) using or expressed in (too) many words; verbose 话（过）多的; 冗长的; 罗嗦的: a wordy expression of apology 拖泥带水的道歉. 
wordily
/-IlI; -IlI/ adv. 
wordiness 
n [U].
word-blindness 
n [U] = dyslexia.
word-perfect (US ,letter-perfect) 
adj able to say or recite sth from memory without making any mistakes 能靠记忆一字不错说出或背诵出的.
word processor 
device that records typed words, diagrams, etc and displays them on a visual display unit so that they can be corrected or edited and then automatically printed 文字处理机. Cf 参看 typewriter (type2). 
word processing 
(practice of doing) work on a word processor 文字处理: [attrib 作定语] word-processing skills 文字处理技巧.
wore
pt of wear2.
work
/ w\:k; w[k/ n  1 [U] (a) use of bodily or mental power in order to do or make sth (esp as contrasted with rest or play or recreation) 工作; 劳动: His success was achieved by hard work. 他靠辛勤劳动而获得成功. * The work of building the bridge took six months. 建桥工作用了半年的时间. * Years of research work have failed to produce a cure for the disease. 多年的研究工作未能找到医治这种疾病的疗法. * He never does a stroke of (ie any) work. 他什麽活儿都不干. * She was worn out with work. 她让工作给累坏了. (b) use of energy supplied by electricity, steam, etc to do or make sth 使用电、 蒸汽等的能量来做某事物: Work done by machines has replaced manual labour. 机器生产已经代替了手工劳作. * The work of calculating wages can be done by a computer. 计算工资的事可以用计算机来做.  2 [U] (a) task, etc that is to be done, not necessarily connected with a trade or an occupation 待做的事（不一定与职业有关的）: There is plenty of work to be done in the garden. 园子里有许多事要做. * I have some work for you to do. 我有些事要你做. * You've done a good job of work. 你做了一件很好的事. (b) materials needed or used for this 做事时需要的材料或工具: She took her work (eg papers or sewing materials) with her into the garden. 她把活计带到了园子里（如图纸或缝纫材料）. * She often brings work (eg files, documents) home with her from the office. 她常把办公室的工作带回家去做（如文件等）. * His work was spread all over the floor. 地板上到处都是他的工作用品.  3 [U] (a) thing or things produced as a result of work 制造物; 制作品; 成品: an exhibition of the work of young sculptors 年轻雕刻家的作品展览 * He was very proud of his work. 他为自己的作品感到自豪. * Is this all your own work? ie Did you do it without help from others? 这个作品是你独自做的吗? * The craftsmen sell their work to visitors. 这些手艺人把自己做的工艺品卖给前来参观的人. * She produced an excellent piece of work in the final examination. 她毕业考试创作成绩优秀. (b) result of an action; what is done by sb 行动的结果; 某人做的事: The damage to the painting is the work of vandals. 毁坏这幅画的事是恣意破坏公物的人干的. * (ironic 反语) I hope you are pleased with your work  you've ruined everything! 我希望你对自己做的事感到高兴了--你把一切都毁了!  4 [U] (a) what a person does as an occupation, esp in order to earn money; employment（作为职业的）工作（尤指为了挣钱的）: It is difficult to find work in the present economic situation. 在目前的经济情况下很难找到工作. * Many people are looking for work. 许多人都在找工作. * The accountant described his work to the sales staff. 那个会计向营业部的职员介绍了自己的工作情况. * unpaid/voluntary work 无报酬的[义务的]工作 * [attrib 作定语] work experience 工作经历 * work clothes 工作服. (b) (not used with the 不与定冠词the连用) place where one does this 工作地点; 工作单位; 工作部门: He has to leave work early today. 他今天得早点儿下班. * She goes to/leaves for work at 8 o'clock. 她8点钟去上班. * What time do you arrive at/get to work in the morning? 你早晨几点钟上班? * Her friends from work came to see her in hospital. 她工作部门的朋友到医院来看望她. =>Usage 见所附用法.  5 (a) [C] piece of literary, musical or artistic composition; artistic creation 文学、 音乐或艺术作品; 艺术创作: Have you read her latest work? 你读过她最近的作品吗? * a new work on (ie book about) Elizabethan poetry 论述伊丽莎白时代诗歌的新书 * a new work by the composer of `Cats' 《猫》的作曲家的新作 * He recognized the painting as an early work by Degas. 他认出了这幅画是德加的早期作品. (b) works [pl] all the books written by a writer or the compositions of a composer （一个作家创作的）全部著作; （一个作曲家创作的）全部乐曲: the collected/complete works of Shakespeare 莎士比亚选集[全集] * the works of Beethoven 贝多芬的全部作品. Cf 参看 opus 1.  6 [U] (physics 物) use of force to produce movement 功; 作功. Cf 参看 joule.  7 [U] (in or forming compounds 用以构成复合词) (a) things made of or (the skill of) making things in the specified material （用某种材料）制造物品（的技艺）或其制成品: `wickerwork * `woodwork * `metalwork. (b) things made or work done with the specified tool （用某种工具）制作或其制成品: `needlework * `brushwork. (c) ornamentation of a specified type 某种类型的装饰: `latticework * `paintwork * `filigree work. (d) structure of the specified type 某种类型的结构: `framework * `network * `bodywork.8 the works [pl] moving parts of a machine, etc; mechanism （机器等的）活动部件; 机械装置: the works of a clock 钟的活动部件 * There's something wrong with the works. 机械装置出故障了.  9 works [pl] (esp in compounds 尤用以构成复合词) operations involving building or repair 建筑或维修的工程: `road-works 道路施工 * ,public `works 公共设施工程.  10 works [sing or pl v] (esp in compounds 尤用以构成复合词) place where industrial or manufacturing processes are carried out 工厂: the engi`neering works 机器制造厂 * a `brick works 砖厂 * The `steel works is/are closed for the holidays.这座钢厂假期停工. * There has been an accident at the works. 这家工厂出了一次事故. =>Usage at factory 用法见factory.  11 the works [pl] (infml 口) everything 所有的事物: She was wearing a tiara, a diamond necklace and a gold bracelet  the works! 她戴著个冕状头饰、 一条钻石项链还有一个金手镯--全套首饰!  12 (idm 习语) all in a day's work => day. at `work (a) at the place where one works 在工作的地方: Please don't ring me at work. 打电话请不要打到我上班的地方. * I've left my bag at work. 我把提包落在上班的地方了. (b) having an effect; operating 在起作用; 在运转: She suspected that secret influences were at work. 她怀疑有些势力暗中作祟. at work (on sth) busy doing sth 忙著做某事物: He is still at work on the restoration. 他仍忙著做维修工作. * They were watching the artist at work. 他们看著那个艺术家忙个不停. the devil makes work for idle hands => devil1. dirty work => dirty1. get (down) to/go to/set to `work (on sth/to do sth) begin; make a start 开始; 著手干. give sb/sth the `works (infml 口) (a) give or tell sb everything 把一切都给某人或都告诉某人. (b) give sb/sth the full or best possible treatment 全面或周到地对待某人[某事物]: They gave the car the works and it looks like new. 他们把这辆汽车彻底维修了一遍, 整旧如新. (c) treat sb harshly or violently 粗暴地对待某人. go/set about one's `work do/start to do one's work 做[著手做]自己的工作: She went cheerfully about her work. 她高高兴兴地做她的工作. ,good `works acts of charity 善行; 善举: do good works 做善事. gum up the works => gum2. have one's `work cut out (doing sth) (infml 口) have sth difficult to do, esp in the available time 有困难的事要做（尤指在现有的时间内）: You'll have your work cut out getting there by nine o'clock. 你得在九点钟以前赶到那里. in `work/out of `work having/not having a paid job 有[没有]工作: She had been out of work for a year. 她已失业一年了. * He was looking forward to being in work again. 他巴不得能再就业. * [attrib 作定语] an ,out-of-work `actor 失业的演员. make hard work of sth => hard1. make light work of sth => light3. make short work of sth/sb => short1. many hands make light work => hand1. a nasty piece of work => nasty. nice work if you can get it => nice. put/set sb to `work make sb start working on sth 使某人开始做某事. shoot the works => shoot1. a spanner in the works => spanner. the work of a `moment, `second, etc thing that takes the specified (usu short) time to do 某段时间（通常指短时间）可做的事情: It was the work of a few moments to hide the damage. 只需一会儿就可以把损坏的地方遮掩起来.
work-basket 
n container for sewing materials, needlework, etc 针线筐.
work-bench 
n table at which a mechanic, carpenter, etc works 工作台.
workbook 
n book that gives information on a subject and guidance for a student, with practice or exercises that he can do on his own 练习簿; 作业本.
workday 
n (also ,working `day) (a) day on which one usu works 工作日: Saturday is a workday for him. 星期六是他的工作日. (b) day that is not a Sunday or holiday 非星期日或节假日的日子.
work-force 
n [CGp] total number of workers employed (eg in a factory) or available for work 受雇的（如一工厂中的）或现有的工作人员总数; 劳动人口: Ten per cent of the work-force will be made redundant. 有百分之十的劳动力要裁减掉.
work-horse 
n (a) horse that does work, eg pulling heavy loads 使役的马. (b) (fig 比喻) person who is relied upon by others to do a lot of hard work 大家赖以做重活儿的人: He's a willing work-horse. 他是个埋头苦干的老黄牛.
workhouse 
(Brit) (formerly 旧时) public institution where very poor people were sent to live and given work to do 济贫院.
work-load 
n amount of work (to be) done by sb 某人（需）做的工作量; 工作负担: have a heavy work-load 有很重的工作 * reduce/increase sb's work-load 减少[增加]某人的工作量.
workman 
/ -mEn; -mEn/ n (pl -men) (a) man who is employed to do manual or mechanical work （男）工人. (b) person who works in the specified way 以某种方式工作的人: a good, neat, conscientious, etc workman 工作出色的、 仔细的、 认真的...人 * skilled/unskilled workmen 技术熟练的[不熟练的]人 * (saying 谚) A bad workman blames his tools. 技术差的人埋怨工具差. `workmanlike adj of or like a good workman; practical and skilful （似）优秀工人的; 技术　熟的: He did a very workmanlike job on it. 他这件工作做得非常漂亮. * The team produced a very workmanlike performance. 这个队技巧表现得十分熟练. `workmanship n [U] (a) person's skill in working 手艺; 技艺: They admired her workmanship. 他们很钦佩她的手艺. (b) quality of this as seen in sth that has been made 工作质量; 工艺: Our new washing-machine keeps breaking down  it's entirely due to shoddy workmanship. 我们的新洗衣机老出毛病--完全是因为做的质量太差.
work of art 
fine picture, poem, building, sculpture, etc 精致的物品（精美的画、 诗、 建筑物、 雕塑等）: (fig 比喻) The decoration on the cake was a work of art. 这个蛋糕的装饰匠心独妙.
workpeople 
n [pl] people who work in a business, factory, etc without any responsibility for its management; workers （无管理责任的）员工; 工人们.
workpiece 
n thing (to be) worked on with a tool or machine （用工具或机器制作的）工作物.
work-room 
n room in which work is done 工作室: The watchmaker has a work-room at the back of his shop. 这个钟表匠在他的店铺後面有个工作间.
worksheet 
n paper on which work that has been done or is in progress is recorded 工作单; 加工单.
workshop 
n (a) room or building in which machines, etc are made or repaired 车间; 工厂; 工场; 修理厂.(b) period of discussion and practical work on a particular subject, when a group of people share their knowledge and experience （针对某问题的）研讨与实践, 讲习班: a poetry workshop 诗歌研习会 * a theatre workshop 戏剧研讨与实践.
work-shy 
adj (derog 贬) not inclined to work (hard); lazy 不愿（努力）工作的; 懒惰的.
work study 
system of assessing people's work and working methods, intended to discover whether the work could be done more quickly or efficiently 工效研究.
work-table 
n table on which work is done, esp one with drawers for eg sewing materials 工作台（尤指有抽屉的, 如盛缝纫材料的）.
work top (also `work surface) 
flat surface in a kitchen, on top of a cupboard, refrigerator, etc, used for preparing food, etc on （厨房的）工作面（柜橱、 冰箱等的顶部, 用以制作食物等的）.
work
NOTE ON USAGE 用法: Job and task are countable nouns indicating a piece of work that a person does. * job 和 task 均为可数名词, 指人做的工作. Job is general and may be hard or easy, pleasant or unpleasant * job 用得很广, 所指的工作或难或易, 或喜爱或厌恶均可: Some people tackle the difficult jobs first. 有的人爱先做难做的工作. *  I've been given the enjoyable job of presenting the prizes. 要我做的工作是发奖这件美事. It can also refer to a long-term occupation. 这个词还可指长期的职业. A task is usually short-term and requires effort. * task 通常指短期的且需努力做的工作. It may not be voluntary 这个词指的不一定是自愿做的工作: The teacher gave the children holiday tasks. 老师给小学生布置了假期作业. It can also refer to long-term objectives这个词还可指长期的目标: the important tasks facing the new government 新政府面临的重要任务. Work, labour and toil are uncountable nouns indicating the activity needed to perform a job. * work、 labour、 toil 均为不可数名词, 指做工作的行为. Work is the most general * work用得最广: This job will require a lot of hard work. 这项工作要十分努力才能做好. * He's got a lot more work to do on the book. 这本书他还有许多工作要做. Labour suggests physical effort * labour 指体力劳动: He was sentenced to 10 years' hard labour. 他被判十年劳役. *  Manual labour has become unpopular with young people. 体力劳动年轻人已经不喜欢做了. Toil is formal and is used of hard, lengthy work * toil 较文, 用以指费力、 费时的工作: workers exhausted by years of toil 长年辛劳而筋疲力竭的工人.
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/ \:k; w[k/ v (pt, pp worked or, in archaic use, esp in sense 7, wrought 古语拼作wrought, 尤用於下述第7义 / rR:t; rRt/)  1 [I, Ipr, Ip] ~ (away) (at/on sth); ~ (for sb/sth); ~ (under sb) do work; engage in physical or mental activity 做工作; 从事体力劳动或脑力劳动: Most people have to work in order to live, ie to earn a living. 大多数人均须工作以维持生活. * She isn't working now, eg because she is unemployed or retired. 她现在不工作了（如已失业或退休）. * I've been working (away) (at my essay) all day. 我整天都在（不停地）做著（我的论文）. * The miners work (for) 38 hours per week. 这些矿工每星期工作（达）38小时. * He is working on a new novel. 他正在写一部新小说. * She works for an engineering company. 她在一家工程技术公司工作. * I've worked under her (ie with her as my boss) for two years. 我在她手下工作两年了. * This craftsman works in leather, ie makes leather goods, etc. 这个手艺人是做皮货的.  2 [Ipr, It] ~ against/for sth make efforts to defeat sth or to achieve sth 努力反对某事物或促成某事物: work against reform 竭力反对改革 * a statesman who works for peace 为争取和平而努力的政治家 * The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. 委员会正尽力搭救那些遭监禁的人出狱.  3 (a) [I] (of a machine, device, etc) function; operate （指机器、 设备等）运作, 运转: a lift, bell, switch that doesn't work 失灵的电梯、 电铃、 开关 * The gears work smoothly. 这个传动装置运转很灵活. * This machine works by electricity. 这台机器是电动的. (b) [I, Ipr] ~ (on sb/sth) have the desired result or effect (on sb/sth) （对某人[某事物]）产生预期的结果或作用: Did the cleaning fluid work (on that stain)? ie Did it remove it? 这种洗涤剂（对那块污斑）管用吗? * My plan worked, and I got them to agree. 我的想法奏效了, 我让他们同意了. * His charm doesn't work on me, ie doesn't affect or impress me. 他的魅力对我不起作用.  4 [Tn, Tn.pr] cause (oneself/sb/sth) to work; set (sth) in motion 使（自己[某人/某事物]）工作; 开动（某物）: She works herself too hard. 她把自己累坏了. * Do you know how to work a lathe? 你会开车床吗? * This machine is worked by electricity. 这台机器是电动的. * Don't work your employees to death. 别把你的雇员都累死.  5 [Tn] manage or operate (sth) to gain benefit from it 管理或经营（某事物）（以获利）: work a mine, an oil well 经营一个矿、 一个油井 * He works the North Wales area, eg as a salesman. 他在北威尔士地区做生意（如当推销员）.  6 [Tn] produce or obtain (sth) as a result of effort; effect 努力产生或获得（某事物）; 使奏效: work harm, mischief, havoc 造成伤害、 损害、 毁坏 * work a cure, change, miracle 获得痊愈、 产生变化、 创造奇迹.  7 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (into sth) make or shape sth by hammering, kneading, pressing, etc （用锤、 揉、 压等方法）制作某物或给某物定形: work gold, iron, etc 打制金器、 铁器等 * work clay, ie knead it with water 捏黏土 * work dough, ie when making bread 揉面团 * work the mixture into a paste 把这种混合物调成糊状 * iron worked into ingots 铸成锭的铁. Cf 参看 wrought.  8 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (on sth) make sth by stitching; embroider sth 缝制或　制某物: work (a design on) a cushion-cover 缝制软垫的套（把图案　在软垫的套上） * work one's initials on a handkerchief把自己名字的首字母　在手绢儿上.  9 [I] (of yeast) ferment （指酵）发酵.  10 [I] (of sb's features) move violently; twitch （指人的五官）抽动, 扭曲: His lips worked as he tried to swallow the food. 他使劲儿把食物咽下去, 嘴唇都扭曲起来. * Her face worked as she stared at him in terror. 她惊恐地注视著他, 脸也吓得抽动起来.11 [Ipr, Ip, Tn.pr, Tn.p] (cause sth to) move, pass, etc into a new position, usu gradually or with an effort （使某物）移动到、 经过...新的位置（通常指逐渐地或费力地）: Rain has worked in through the roof. 雨水透过房顶逐渐渗进屋子里. * The back of your shirt has worked out of your trousers. 你衬衫的後摆已经抻到裤子外边来了. * Work the stick into the hole. 把棍子慢慢插进洞里. * The story is too serious  can't you work a few jokes in? 这个故事太正经八百了--你能不能插进几个笑话?  12 [La, Cn.a] (cause sth/sb to) become (free, loose, etc) through pressure, vibration, etc （使某事物[某人]）（通过压挤、 振动等）变（松脱、 松动等）: I was tied up, but managed to work (myself) free. 我被捆绑起来, 但设法挣脱开了. * The screw worked (itself) loose. 那个螺丝钉松了. * There's a piece of wood jammed under the door  can you work it clear? 有块木头挤在门下面了--你能把它弄掉吗?  13 (idm 习语) work it, things, etc (infml 口) arrange matters 把事情办成: Can you work it so that we get free tickets? 你能不能给我们弄几张免费票? * How did you work that? 你是怎麽办成的? (For other idioms containing work see entries for ns, etc 与work搭配的其他习语见有关名词等的词条, 如 work to rule => rule; work one's way => way1.) 14 (phr v) work around/round to sth/sb gradually approach (a topic, subject, etc) 逐渐接近（一话题、 问题等）: It was a long time before he worked around to what he really wanted to say. 他说了半天才绕到他真正要说的问题上来.
work sth off 
get rid of sth by work or activity （通过工作或活动）除去, 消除: work off a large bank loan 还清银行大笔贷款 * work off one's anger on sb 把怒气发泄在某人身上 * work off excess weight by regular exercise 经常锻炼以减轻不正常的体重.
work out 
(a) develop in a specified way; turn out 按某种方式发展; 结果: How will things work out? 事情将成什麽样子呢? * Things worked out quite well. 事情的结果很不错. (b) train the body by heavy physical exercise 做大运动量的锻炼: I work out regulary to keep fit. 我经常努力锻炼身体以保持健康. (c) be capable of being solved 能够解决: a sum, problem, etc that won't work out 解决不了的算术题、 问题等. work sb out understand sb's nature 了解某人的禀性: I've never been able to work her out. 我一向无法了解她.  work sth out (a) calculate sth 计算; 算出: I've worked out your share of the expenses at 10. 我已经计算出你应分摊的费用是10英镑. (b) find the answer to sth; solve sth 找出处理某事物的方法; 解决某事物: work out a problem, puzzle, coded message, etc 弄明白一难题、 疑问、 密码信息等 * Can you work out what these squiggles mean? 你能辩认出这些潦草的字迹是什麽意思吗? (c) devise sth; plan sth 设计某事物; 计画某事物: a well worked-out scheme 精心设计的方法 * The general worked out a new plan of attack. 将军制定出了新的进攻方案. (d) (usu passive 通常用於被动语态) exhaust (a mine, etc) by taking out the ore, etc 挖尽（矿产等）: a worked-out silver mine 挖尽了的银矿. work out at sth be equal to sth; have sth as a total 等於; 总计为: The total works out at 10. 总数为10英镑. * What does your share of the bonus work out at? 算出你应得的红利是多少?
work sb over 
(sl 俚) beat sb all over, eg to make him give information 痛打某人（如为逼出情报）: He'd been worked over by the gang for giving information to the police. 他向警方提供情报而遭那群歹徒毒打.
work round to sth/sb 
=> work around / round to sth/sb.
work to sth 
follow (a plan, etc) 按（计画等）办事: Be careful with the money and work to a budget. 花钱需小心, 要按预算办事. * Journalists have to work to tight deadlines, ie have little time in which to do their work. 新闻工作者须在极有限的时间内工作.
work towards sth 
strive to reach or achieve sth 努力达到或完成某事物: We're working towards common objectives. 我们正在为达到共同的目标而努力.
work sth up 
(a) develop or improve sth gradually 逐步发展或改进某事物: work up a business 逐步发展生意 * working up custom for our products 逐渐扩展我们产品的用户范围. (b) increase sth in numbers or strength 增加某事物的数目或强度: working up support for the party 增强对该党的支持力量. work sb/oneself up (into sth) rouse sb/oneself to a state of excitement 使某人[自己]激动起来: work sb into a rage, frenzy, etc 使某人大怒、 发狂等 * Don't work yourself up/get worked up about something so trivial. 不要为这点小事大动肝火. work sth up into sth bring sth to a more complete or more satisfactory state 使某事物达到较全面或满意的状态: I'm working my notes up into a dissertation. 我正在把我的笔记修改成论文. work up to sth develop to (a climax, etc) 发展到（顶峰等）: The music worked up to a rousing finale. 该乐曲达到激动人心的高潮而结束.
work-in 
n (usu sing 通常作单数) form of protest in which workers occupy and run a factory, etc which is due to be closed 工人为反对工厂关闭而接管工厂的抗议形式.
working-over 
n (usu sing 通常作单数) (sl 俚) physical beating of a person 殴打某人: give sb a thorough working-over 把某人痛打一顿.
work-out 
n period of intensive physical training 高强度体育锻炼（期间）: a boxer who has a work-out in the gym every day 每天都在健身房苦练的拳击手.
work-to-rule 
n form of protest by workers, in which they adhere strictly to the rules made by their employers and refuse to work overtime, etc 按章工作（工作人员严格按照雇主规定的章程办事, 拒不加班等的抗议形式）.
workable
/ 5w\:kEbl; `w[kEbl/ adj  1 that will work2(3); practicable or feasible 行得通的; 切合实际的; 可行的: a workable compromise, plan, scheme 行得通的折衷办法、 计画、 方案.  2 that can be or is worth working (work2 5) 值得经营的: The silver mine is no longer workable, eg because it is flooded or because the ore is exhausted. 这个银矿不值得开采了（如因积水或矿石储量将尽）.
workaday
/ 5w\:kEdeI; `w[kE9de/ adj [attrib 作定语] not unusual or especially interesting; ordinary, everyday or practical 平凡的; 不太有趣的; 普通的; 日常的; 实际的: workaday concerns 平常的事.
workaholic
/ 9w\:kE5hClIk; 9w[kE`hRlIk/ n (derog or approv infml 贬或褒, 口) person who works obsessively and finds it difficult to stop 拼命工作难以停止的人; 工作狂; 工作迷.
worker
/ 5w\:kE(r); `w[kL/ n  1 (a) (often in compounds 常用以构成复合词) person who works, esp one who does a particular type of work 工作的人, 工作者（尤指做某类型工作的）: car, factory, office, rescue workers 汽车行业从业员、 工人、 职员、 救援人员 * The company provides houses for some of its workers. 这家公司为某些工作人员提供住房. (b) person who works in the specified way 以某种方式工作的人: a good, hard, quick, slow, etc worker 做事做得好、 努力、 快、 慢...的人. (c) (infml 口) person who works hard 努力工作的人: That girl is certainly a worker! 那个女的真肯干!  2 (a) employee, esp one who does manual or non-managerial work 雇员（尤指做体力工作或非管理性工作的）; 工人: The workers in the factory are paid by the hour and the clerical staff are paid a monthly salary. 这个工厂工人按小时计酬, 职员按月领薪. * Workers are in dispute with management about the redundancies. 劳方现就裁员问题与资方争论. * [attrib 作定语] worker participation in decision-making 工人参与决策. (b) member of the working class 工人阶级的成员: a workers' revolution 工人阶级革命运动.3 neuter or undeveloped female bee or ant that does the work of the hive or colony but cannot reproduce工蜂; 工蚁: [attrib 作定语] a worker bee 工蜂. Cf 参看 drone1 1.
working
/ 5w\:kIN; `w[kIN/ adj [attrib 作定语]  1 (a) engaged in work, esp manual labour; employed 做工作的; （尤指）从事体力劳动的; 受雇的: the working man, ie manual workers in general 工人 * The meeting must be held at a time convenient for working mothers. 会议召开的时间必须便於有孩子的女工参加. * The working population of the country (ie The proportion of the population that works or is available for work) is growing smaller. 这个国家的劳力正在减少. (b) of, for or suitable for work 工作上的; 为工作的; 适於工作的: My working hours are (from) 9 to 5. 我的工作时间是（从）9点到5点. * She was still dressed in her working clothes. 她还穿著工作服呢. * The union has negotiated a 35-hour working week. 工会经谈判确定为每星期工作35小时. * She had spent all her working life in the factory. 她一生的工作时间都是在这座工厂里度过的. * Working conditions in the industry have improved greatly. 这一行业的工作环境已有很大改善. * a working breakfast/lunch, ie one during which business is discussed 工作早餐[午餐]（边就餐边研工作的） * He has a good working relationship with his boss. 他和老板工作关系很好.  2 functioning or able to function 起作用的; 能运转的: a working model of a steam engine 蒸汽机的工作模型 * The government has a working majority, ie one that is sufficient to allow it to govern. 这个政府握有稳操胜券的多数票.  3 that is good enough as a basis for work, argument, etc and may be improved later; provisional 有起码的工作、 辩论等的基础的; 临时的: a working definition, hypothesis, theory暂定的定义、 假设、 理论 * She has a working knowledge of French. 她的法语尚可应付工作.  4 (idm 习语) in (full) `working order (esp of a machine) able to function properly; running smoothly （尤指机器）能正常操作的, 灵活运转的.
working 
n  1 [C] (part of a) mine or quarry that is being or has been worked (work2 5) （正在开采的或已开采过的）矿坑, 采石场（的一部分）: The boys went exploring in some disused workings, eg the shafts of an old tin mine. 那些男孩子到一些废弃的矿坑去探险（如旧锡矿的竖坑中）.  2 workings [pl] ~s (of sth) (process involved in) the way a machine, an organization, a part of the body, etc operates （机器、 组织、 身体某部等的）工作方式或过程: the workings of the human mind 人的头脑的活动方式 * It was impossible to understand the workings of such a huge bureaucracy. 要想了解这样庞大的官僚体系的运作情况是不可能的.
working capital 
capital that is needed and used in running a business, and not invested in its buildings, equipment, etc 营业资本; 周转资本.
the working class (also the `working classes) 
social class whose members do manual or industrial work for wages 工人阶级: His duty as a politician was to represent the interests of the working class. 他身为政治家的责任是代表工人阶级的利益. * [attrib 作定语] working-class attitudes, families, origins 工人阶级的看法、 家庭、 出身.
working day 
(a) = workday (work1). (b) part of the day during which work is done 一天中的工作时间: The unions are campaigning for a shorter working day. 工会发起要求减少每日工作时间的运动.
working party 
group of people appointed (eg by a government department) to investigate sth and report or advise on it 工作组（受委任调查某事并做出报告或建议的小组, 如由政府部门委派的）: set up a working party to look into the matter 成立一个工作组调查此事.
world
/ w\:ld; w[ld/ n  1 the world [sing] (a) everything that exists; the universe 存在的一切事物; 世界; 宇宙: the creation of the world 天下万物的创造. (b) the earth with all its countries and peoples 地球及其所属的国家和民族; 世界: a journey round the world 环球旅行 * travel (all over) the world 游历（全）世界 * The whole world would be affected by a nuclear war. 整个世界都会受到核战争的波及. * the rivers and oceans of the world 地球上的河流和海洋 * Pollution is one of the most important issues in the world today. 污染问题是当今世界上最重要的问题之一. * Which is the biggest city in the world? 世界上最大的城市是哪个? * [attrib 作定语] English is now a world language, ie is used everywhere in the world. 英语现在是一种世界语. (c) particular section of the earth 地球上的某部分; 世界: the eastern/western world 东方[西方]世界 * the ancient world 古老的世界 * the Roman world, ie the part of the earth that the Romans knew 古罗马人的世界 * the New World, ie America 新世界（美洲） * the Old World, ie Europe, Asia and Africa 旧世界（欧、 亚、 非三洲） * the English-speaking world, ie those parts where English is spoken as the first language 说英语的地区.  2 [C] heavenly body that may be like the earth 近似地球的天体: other worlds unknown to us beyond the stars 除已知星体之外, 我们不了解的其他天体.  3 [C] time, state or scene of human existence 人类生存的时间、 状况或现象: this world and the next, ie life on earth and existence after death 今世及来世 * the world to come, ie existence after death 来世 * It's a sad world where there is such suffering. 有这些苦难的地方就是个悲惨的世界. * bring a child into/come into the world, ie give birth to a child/be born 生孩子[出世].  4 the world [sing] (a) human affairs; active life 世事; 世情: He showed no interest in the world around him. 他对周围的一切都不感兴趣. * know/see the world, ie have experience of life 洞达世故[见世面] * (rhet 修辞) How goes the world with you? ie How are your affairs going? 你的情况怎样? (b) material or similar things and occupations (as contrasted with spiritual ones) 尘世（与精神世界相对）: the temptations of the world 花花世界的诱惑 * She decided to renounce the world and enter a convent. 她决定弃绝尘世去当修女.  5 the world [sing] (a) everybody (and everything) 每个人（及一切事物）: He wanted to tell the news to the world. 他要把这件事告诉每一个人. * The whole world seemed to be at the party. 聚会上好像每个人都来了. * She felt that the whole world was against her. 她觉得人人都跟她作对. (b) fashionable or respectable society 时髦的或上流的社会: I don't care what the world thinks. 我不在乎上流社会怎样看.  6 [C] (often in compounds 常用以构成复合词) people or things belonging to a certain class or sphere of activity, interest, etc 属於某活动、 兴趣等范围的人或事物; 范围; 界: the world of art, politics, sport 艺术、 政治、 体育界 * the animal/insect world 动物[昆虫]世界 * the racing, scientific, theatre world 赛马、 科学、 戏剧界 * The medical world is divided on this issue. 医学界在这个问题上有分歧.  7 (idm 习语) be ,all the `world to sb be very dear or very important to sb 对某人来说, 非常宝贵或非常重要. be not long for this world => long3. the best of both worlds => best3. a brave new world => brave. come/go `down/`up in the world become less/more important in society, successful in one's career, etc or poorer/richer 落魄[发迹]; 变穷[变富]: They've come up in the world since I last met them. 自从我上次见到他们以来, 他们已经发迹了. dead to the world => dead. the end of the world => end1. for all the world like sb/sth/as if... (usu expressing surprise 通常表示惊讶) very much or exactly like sb/sth or as if... 就像某人[某事物]; 好像...: She carried on with her work for all the world as if nothing had happened! 她继续做她的工作, 就好像什麽事都没发生过一样! (not) for (all) the `world whatever the inducement is or was 无论诱惑力有多大: I wouldn't sell that picture for all the world. 我无论如何也不卖那幅画. how, what, where, who, etc on earth/in the world => earth. in the eyes of the world => eye1. (be/live) in a world of one's `own live a life of fantasy without communicating with other people 生活在自己的小天地之中. it's a small world => small. the John `Smiths, etc of this world (infml 口) people like the person whose name is given 像（说出名字的）这一类人: `I hear Peter Brown's doing very well.' `The Peter Browns of this world always do well!' ｀我听说彼得·布朗近来很好.＇｀像彼得·布朗这样的人情况总是很好.＇ a man/woman of the `world person with a lot of experience of life, public affairs, business, etc, esp one who is not easily surprised or shocked 老成练达的人; 老成持重的人. the next world => next1. on top of the world => top1. ,out of this `world (infml 口) absolutely wonderful, magnificent, beautiful, etc 好得不得了: The meal was out of this world. 这顿饭简直没治了. * The scenery and costumes for the opera are out of this world. 这个歌剧的布景和戏装顶刮刮. the ,outside `world people, places, activities, etc that are not those of an enclosed community, group, profession, etc 外部世界（封闭式群体、 组织、 职业等以外的人、 地方、 活动等）: working in a remote village cut off from the outside world 在一个与外界隔绝的偏僻村庄里工作. set the `world on fire (infml 口) be very successful and cause great excitement 极为成功并引起轰动: She does the job adequately but she's not going to set the world on fire! 她工作做得不错, 但也不会有什麽惊人之举! think the world of sb/sth => think1. watch the world go by => watch2. the way of the world => way1. what is the world `coming to? (used as an expression of disapproving surprise, shock, complaint, etc at changes in attitudes, behaviour, etc 在评论态度、 行为等发生变化时, 用以表示不以为然的惊讶、 吃惊、 抱怨等): When I read the news these days I sometimes wonder what the world is coming to. 我阅读近日的新闻报道, 有时觉得事情未免太不像话了. a window on the world => window. with the best will in the world => best1. (all) the ,world and his `wife(infml 口) large numbers of people, esp when assembled in a place as guests, holiday-makers, etc 许多人（尤指聚在一起的宾客、 度假的人等）: The world and his wife were in Brighton that day! 那天在布赖顿市人山人海! the ,world, the ,flesh and the `devil (fml or rhet 文或修辞) all that is not holy; all that tempts mankind to wickedness 一切坏事; 诱人作恶的一切事物. the ,world is one's `oyster one is able to enjoy all the pleasures and opportunities that life has to offer 能尽情享受生活中的一切快乐与机遇: She left school feeling that the world was her oyster. 她中学毕业了, 感到前途无限美好. a/the `world of difference, good, meaning, etc (infml 口) a great deal of difference, etc 极大的差别、 好处、 意义等: There's a world of difference in the performance of the two cars. 这两辆汽车的性能有天壤之别. * That holiday did him the world of good. 这次度假对他大有好处. the (whole) world `over in any place in the world; everywhere 世界上的任何地方; 各处: People are basically the same the world over. 世界各地的人基本上都一样. (think) the world owes one a `living (think that) one has a right to be provided for because one deserves it or simply because one exists （认为）生来就得过舒服日子: It's no use thinking the world owes you a living, you know. 你要知道, 光想著生来就得舒舒服服的, 那是白想. (be) `worlds apart completely different 完全不同: We're worlds apart in our political views. 我们的政治观点截然不同.
worldly 
adj (-ier, -iest) (a) [attrib 作定语] of (the affairs of) the world, esp the pursuit of pleasure or material gain; not spiritual 世事的; （尤指）尘世的, 世俗的: one's worldly goods, ie property 个人的财产 * worldly concerns, distractions, preoccupations, etc 世俗的心思、 乐趣、 欲念等. (b) experienced in the affairs of life; sophisticated; practical 生活经验丰富的; 老成练达的; 实际的: a worldly person 老成持重的人 * a few words of worldly wisdom 人生的经验之谈. 
worldliness 
n [U]. 
worldly-wise 
adj [U] having or showing prudence and shrewdness in dealing with worldly matters 善於处世的.
world-beater 
n person or thing that is better than all others 举世无匹的人或事物: She has enough talent as a player to be a world-beater. 她很有天资, 能成为天下无敌的选手.
world-class 
adj as good as the best in the world 世界级的; 世界上一流的: a ,world-class `author, `footballer 世界上一流的作家、 足球健将 * ,world-class `tennis 世界级的网球运动.
world-famous 
adj known throughout the world 世界著名的: a ,world-famous `film star 世界著名的电影明星.
world power 
n country that has major influence in international politics 世界强国.
world war 
war that involves many important countries 世界大战: a treaty designed to prevent a world war 防止世界大战的条约 * the First/Second World War 第一次[第二次]世界大战 * World War One/Two 第一次[第二次]世界大战.
world-weary 
adj bored with life or tired of living 厌世的.
world-wide 
adj found in or affecting the whole world 遍及全世界的; 影响世界的: world-wide economic trends 全世界的经济趋势 * a ,world-wide `market 世界市场.  adv all over the world 遍及世界各地: Our product is sold world-wide. 我们的产品行销世界各地.
worm
/ w\:m; w[m/ n  1 (a) [C] small long thin creeping animal with a soft rounded or flattened body and no backbone or limbs 蠕虫: There are a lot of worms in the soil. 泥土中有许多蠕虫. * an `earthworm 蚯蚓. (b) [pl] worm that causes disease by living as a parasite in the intestines of a person or an animal 肠道寄生虫: The dog has worms. 这条狗有肠道寄生虫. (c) (esp in compounds尤用以构成复合词) worm-like larva of an insect, esp in fruit or wood （似蠕虫的）昆虫幼虫（尤指果实或木中的）: The apples are full of worms. 这些苹果生了很多虫子. * `woodworm 蛀木虫 * `silkworm 蚕.  2 (usu sing 通常作单数) (derog 贬) person considered weak and insignificant and who is not respected by others 懦弱的、 无足轻重的且不受尊重的人.  3 spiral part of a screw （螺钉的）螺旋部分.  4 (idm 习语) a can of worms => can1. the early bird catches the worm => early. the ,worm will `turn even a person who is normally quiet and does not complain will assert himself or rebel in an intolerable situation 老实人忍不住也得反抗.
worm 
v  1 [Tn] treat (an animal, usu a cat or a dog) in order to get rid of the worms living in its intestines 为（动物, 通常指猫狗）驱虫: We'll have to worm the dog, ie by giving it medicine. 我们得给这条狗打打虫子了.  2 (phr v) worm one's way/oneself along, through, etc move in the specified direction by crawling or wriggling, esp slowly or with difficulty 沿某方向爬行或蠕动（尤指缓慢而艰难地）: They had to worm their way through the narrow tunnel. 他们得钻过狭窄的隧道. worm one's way/oneself into sth (usu derog 通常作贬义) establish oneself in sb's affection, confidence, etc, esp in order to deceive 获得某人的好感、 信任等（尤指为行骗）: She used flattery to worm her way/herself into his confidence. 她用阿谀奉承的手段骗取他的信任. worm sth out (of sb) obtain information (from sb) slowly and cunningly （从某人处）缓慢而狡诈地获取情报: Eventually they wormed the truth out of her. 他们最後从她那里得知了真相.
wormy 
adj  1 containing many worms 有很多蠕虫的: wormy soil 有很多蠕虫的土壤.  2 damaged by worms; wormeaten 被蠕虫损坏的; 蠕虫蛀的: a wormy apple 生虫的苹果.
worm-cast 
n small tubular pile of earth that is pushed up to the surface of the ground by an earthworm 蚯蚓粪.
wormeaten 
adj full of worm-holes 有很多蠕虫蛀的洞的.
worm-hole 
n hole left in wood, fruit, etc by a worm （木材、 果实等上面的）由蠕虫蛀成的洞.
wormwood
/ 5w\:mwUd; `w[m9wJd/ n [U]  1 woody plant with a bitter flavour, used in making some alcoholic drinks (eg absinthe) and medicines 蒿, 艾蒿, 洋艾（用以制艾酒和入药）.  2 (experience that causes) intense bitterness, humiliation, shame, etc 极大的痛苦、 侮辱、 羞耻等; 造成这类感觉的经历.
worn
pp of wear2.
worn
/ wR:n; wRrn/ adj  1 damaged by use or wear （经使用或穿戴）破烂的, 损坏的: These shoes are looking rather worn. 这双鞋不成样子了.  2 (of a person) looking tired and exhausted （指人）看起来精疲力竭的: She came back worn and worried. 她回来时又疲乏又忧虑.  3 (idm 习语) worn, etc to a frazzle => frazzle.
worn-out 
adj  1 very worn and therefore no longer usable （过於破旧）不能再使用的: a ,worn-out `coat 破烂不堪的大衣.  2 [usu pred 通常作表语] (of a person) exhausted （指人）筋疲力尽: You look worn-out after your long journey. 你走了很长的路, 看上去风尘仆仆.
worrisome
/ 5wQrIsEm; `wQrIsEm/ adj (dated 旧) causing worry; troublesome 令人忧虑的; 令人烦恼的.
worry
/ 5wQrI; `wQrI/ v (pt, pp worried)  1 [I, Ipr] ~ (about sb/sth) be anxious (about sb, difficulties, the future, etc) （对某人、 困难、 前途等）担忧, 担心, 发愁: `Don't worry,' she said, putting an arm round his shoulder. ｀别发愁了,＇她边说边用手臂搂住他的肩膀. * Don't worry if you can't finish it. 你做不完也不必担心. * Your parents are worrying about you: do write to them. 你父母正担心你呢, 快给他们写封信吧. * There's nothing to worry about. 没什麽可愁的.  2 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb/oneself (about sb/sth) make sb/oneself anxious or troubled (about sb/sth) （对某人[某事物]）使某人[自己]担忧、 担心或发愁: What worries me is how he will manage now his wife's died. 他妻子死了, 我担心的是他可怎麽办. * I don't want to worry you, but... 我不想让你担心, 但是... * She worried herself sick/She was worried sick about her missing son. 她儿子失踪可把她愁坏了. * Many people are worried by the possibility of a nuclear accident. 许多人都很担心怕可能发生核事故. * It worries me that they haven't answered my letters. 他们一直没给我回信, 叫人担心.  3 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb (with sth) annoy or disturb sb; bother sb 烦扰或打扰某人; 打搅某人: Don't worry her now; she's busy. 现在别打扰她, 她正忙著呢. * The noise doesn't seem to worry them. 这种嘈声好像并不影响他们.  4 [Tn] (esp of a dog) seize (sth) with the teeth and shake or pull it about （尤指狗）叼住（某物）甩或拉: The dog was worrying a rat. 那条狗撕咬著一只老鼠.  5 (idm 习语) ,not to `worry (infml 口) do not worry; let us not worry 别担心; 咱们不必发愁: We've missed the train, but not to worry, there's another one in ten minutes. 我们没赶上火车, 但是别著急, 十分钟後还有一趟呢.
worried 
adj ~ (about sb/sth); ~ (that...) feeling or showing worry about sb/sth; anxious 担忧的; 担心的; 发愁的: be worried about one's weight, one's job, one's husband 为自己的体重、 工作、 丈夫担心 * I was worried that you wouldn't come back. 我担心你不回来了. * There's no need to look so worried! 不必那麽愁眉苦脸的! * Worried relatives waited at the airport. 亲属们都焦急地在机场等著. 
worriedly 
adv.
worrier 
n person who worries a lot 爱担忧的人; 常发愁的人: Don't be such a worrier! 别总那麽愁眉苦脸的!
worry 
n  1 [U] state of being worried; anxiety 担忧; 担心; 忧愁: Worry and illness had made him prematurely old. 他心事重重、 疾病缠身, 落得个未老先衰.  2 [C] thing that causes one to worry; cause of anxiety 令人担忧的事物; 忧愁的根源: He has a lot of financial worries at the moment. 他现在有很多财务上的烦恼事. * Forget your worries and enjoy yourself! 不要想那些愁事, 痛快痛快吧!  3 [C usu sing 通常作单数] thing that sb is responsible for 某人负责的事情: Transport? That's your worry! 交通问题? 那是你负责的事!
worrying 
adj  1 causing worry 令人担忧的; 使人发愁的: worrying problems 叫人忧虑的问题.  2 full of worry 忧心忡忡的: It was a very worrying time for them. 那时他们十分忧虑.
worse
/ w\:s; w[s/ adj (comparative of bad1 *bad1 一词的比较级)  1 ~ (than sth/doing sth) of a less excellent or desirable kind 更坏的; 更糟的; 更差的: The weather got worse during the day. 白天天气更坏了. * The interview was far/much worse than he had expected. 那次面试比他想的糟得多. * prevent an even worse tragedy 防止更惨的事 * The economic crisis is getting worse and worse. 经济危机越来越严重了. * You are only making things worse. 你反倒把事情弄得更糟了. Cf 参看 worst.  2 [pred 作表语] in or into worse health 健康恶化; 身体更差: If he gets any worse, we must phone for an ambulance. 要是他情况恶化, 我们就得打电话叫救护车了. Cf 参看 better1.  3 (idm 习语) sb's bark is worse than his bite => bark2. be none the `worse (for sth) be unharmed (by sth) （经某遭遇）未受伤害: The children were none the worse for their adventure. 孩子们经历这一惊险事倒没受到伤害. better/worse still => still2. be the worse for drink be drunk 喝醉的.a fate worse than death => fate. make matters/things `worse worsen a situation or condition that is already difficult or dangerous 使情况更困难或更危险: To make matters worse, he refused to apologize. 更糟的是他拒不道歉. so much the better/worse => better3. the ,worse for `wear (infml 口) worn, damaged or tired 破旧的; 损坏的; 疲倦的: Your copy of the dictionary is looking a bit the worse for wear. 你这本词典看来有点儿太旧了. * Bill came home from the pub considerably the worse for wear, ie drunk. 比尔喝得醉醺醺的从酒馆回到家里. ,worse `luck! (infml 口) (as a comment on sth that has been mentioned) which is unfortunate or a pity （用以评论所提到的事情）不幸, 可惜: I shall have to miss the party, worse luck! 我参加不了这次聚会了, 真可惜!
worse 
adv  1 more badly 更坏; 更糟; 更差地: He is behaving worse than ever. 他表现得更坏了. Cf 参看 worst adv.  2 more intensely (than before) （比以前）更强烈, 更严重: It's raining worse than ever. 雨下得更大了.  3 (idm 习语) be ,worse `off be poorer, unhappier, less healthy, etc than before 比以前更穷、 更不愉快、 更不健康等: The increase in taxes means that we'll be 30 a month worse off. 加税後我们每月收入就要少了30英镑. * I've only broken my arm; other patients are far worse off than me. 我只是胳膊折了, 其他病人比我严重得多.
worse 
n   1 [U] worse thing(s) 更坏的事物: I'm afraid there is worse to come. 我看更糟的还在後头呢.  2 (idm 习语) can/could do worse than do sth be correct or sensible in doing sth 做某事是正确的或可取的: If you want a safe investment, you could do a lot worse than put your money in the building society. 要想投资而不冒风险, 不如把钱投资到房屋建筑协会. a change for the better/worse => change2. for better or worse => better3. go from ,bad to `worse (of unsatisfactory conditions, etc) become even worse （指不如意的情况等）越来越坏, 每况愈下: Under the new management things have gone from bad to worse. 在新的管理人员领导下, 情况反而更坏了.
worsen 
/ 5w\:sn; `w[sn/ v [I, Tn] (cause sth to) become worse （使某事物）更坏, 恶化: The patient's condition worsened during the night. 病人的情况在夜间恶化了. * the worsening economic situation 每况愈下的经济形势 * The drought had worsened their chances of survival. 出现乾旱後他们就更难活命了.
worship
/ 5w\:FIp; `w[FEp/ n  1 [U] (a) reverence, respect or love for God or a god （对上帝或神的）崇拜、 崇敬或热爱: an act of worship 对神的崇拜举动 * a place of worship, eg a church, mosque or synagogue 拜神的地方（如教堂、 清真寺或犹太会堂）. (b) act or ceremony that shows this 礼拜; 礼拜仪式: Morning worship begins at 11 o'clock. 早晨的礼拜从11点开始. * a service of divine worship 拜神的仪式.  2 [U] admiration, devotion or love felt for sb/sth 对某人[某事物]的崇拜、 仰慕、 忠心或热爱: hero-worship 对英雄的崇拜.3 his, your, etc Worship [C] (esp Brit) formal and polite form of address or way of referring to a magistrate or a mayor 阁下（对地方法官或市长的尊称）: His Worship the Mayor of Chester 切斯特市长阁下 * No, your Worship. 不, 法官阁下.
worship 
v (-pp-; US -p-)  1 (a) [Tn] give worship to (God) 崇拜、 崇敬或热爱（上帝）. (b) [I] attend a church service 参加礼拜仪式; 做礼拜: the church where they had worshipped for years 他们多年做礼拜的教堂.2 [Tn] feel love and admiration for (sb/sth), esp to such an extent that one cannot see his/its faults; idolize 爱慕, 崇拜（某人[某事物]）（尤指达到看不到缺点的地步）: She worshipped him and refused to listen to his critics. 她很崇拜他, 听不进别人对他的批评. * worship success 仰望成功 * He worships the ground she walks on, ie feels intense love for her. 他爱她爱得如醉如痴. worshipper (US worshiper) n person who worships （对上帝或神）崇拜的人; 做礼拜的人; （对某人[某事物]）爱慕的人.
worshipful 
/ -fl; -fEl/ adj  1 [attrib 作定语] showing or feeling reverence, respect and love 崇拜的; 崇敬的; 敬爱的.  2 Worshipful (fml 文 esp Brit) title used to address or refer to various distinguished people or bodies 用作多种受尊敬的人或团体的称号; 敬佩的: the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths 敬佩的戈德史密斯公司.
worst
/ w\:st; w[st/ adj (superlative of bad1 *bad1一词的最高级)  1 of the least excellent, desirable, suitable, etc kind 最坏的; 最糟的; 最差的: It was the worst storm for years. 这场暴风雨是多年来最厉害的. * one of the worst cases of child abuse he'd ever seen 他见过的虐待儿童最残忍的一例 * This is the worst essay I've read. 这是我看过的最差的文章. * What you've told me confirms my worst fears, ie proves they were right. 你说的话证实了我最担心的事（果然属实）. Cf 参看 worse.  2 (idm 习语) one's ,own worst `enemy person whose own faults are worse than the bad things that have happened to him; the cause of one's own misfortunes 自讨苦吃的人; 自己不幸的根源: With her indecisiveness, she is her own worst enemy. 她优柔寡断, 自己害了自己.
worst 
adv most badly 最坏; 最糟; 最差: Bill played badly, James played worse, and I played worst of all! 比尔演奏得很差, 詹姆斯演奏得更差, 我演奏得最差! * Manufacturing industry was worst affected by the fuel shortage. 由於燃料短缺受到影响, 制造业首当其冲. * He is one of the worst dressed men I know. 他在我认识的人里穿著最差. Cf 参看 
worse
adv.
worst 
n   1 the worst [sing] the most bad part, state, event, possibility, etc 最坏的部分、 情况、 事情、 可能性等: The worst of the storm is now over. 暴风雨最厉害的一阵现在已经过去了. * When they did not hear from her, they feared the worst. 他们那时听不到她的消息, 唯恐发生了最糟的事. * I was prepared for the worst when I saw the wrecked car. 我见到了出事的汽车, 心里已经想到了最坏的可能性. * She was always optimistic, even when things were at their worst. 她即使在最糟糕的时候也总是非常乐观. * The worst of it is that I can't even be sure if they received my cheque. 最糟糕的是我都不清楚他们是否收到了我的支票.  2 (idm 习语) at (the) `worst if the worst happens 若出现最坏的情况: At worst we'll have to sell the house so as to settle our debts. 实在没办法我们就得把房子卖了还债. bring out the best/worst in sb => best3. do one's `worst be as difficult, unpleasant, harmful, etc as possible 做出最坏的事: We'll carry on as arranged and they can do their worst. 我们还按我们的计画办事, 他们想怎麽使坏就随他们便吧. get the `worst of it be defeated 被打败: The dog had been fighting and had obviously got the worst of it. 那条狗掐过架而且显然吃了败仗. if the ,worst comes to the `worst if circumstances become too difficult or dangerous; if the plan fails 若情况太困难或太危险; 若计画失败: If the worst comes to the worst, we'll have to cancel our holiday plans. 要是情况不妙, 我们就只好取消度假计画了.
worst 
v [Tn] defeat (sb) in a fight or competition 在斗争或竞争中打败（某人）: England were worsted in the replay. 英格兰队在重赛中败北.
worsted
/ 5wUstId; `wJstId/ n [U] (a) fine twisted woollen yarn or thread 精纺的毛纱或绒线. (b) cloth made from this 精纺毛料: [attrib 作定语] a worsted suit 一套毛料西装.
worsted
/ 5wUstId; `wJstId/ n [U] (a) fine twisted woollen yarn or thread 精纺的毛纱或绒线. (b) cloth made from this 精纺毛料: [attrib 作定语] a worsted suit 一套毛料西装.
worth
/ w\:W; w[W/ adj [pred 作表语]  1 having a certain value 有某种价值: Our house is worth about 60000. 我们的房子约值60000英镑. * I paid only 3000 for this used car but it's worth a lot more. 我只花了3000英镑就买下了这辆旧汽车, 其价值远不止这些. * What's the old man worth? ie What is the value of his possessions? 这个老先生的财产值多少钱? * This contract isn't worth the paper it's written on, ie It is worthless. 这份合同的价值还比不上写合同的这张纸呢.  2 (sometimes followed by the -ing form of a v 有时後接动词的-ing形式) giving or likely to give a satisfactory or rewarding return for (doing sth) 值得（做某事）; 有（做某事）的价值: The book is worth reading/It's worth reading the book. 这本书值得一读. * He felt that his life was no longer worth living. 他觉得他的生命已经没有再活下去的价值了. * It's an idea that's worth considering. 这是个值得考虑的意见. * It's such a small point that it's hardly worth troubling about. 这个问题很小, 不值得研究. * It's not worth the effort/the trouble. 不值得费那个事. * The scheme is well worth a try. 这个计画倒值得一试.  3 (idm 习语) a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush => bird. for ,all one is `worth (infml 口) with all one's energy and effort 竭尽全力: The thief ran off down the road, so I chased him for all I was worth. 那个贼顺著马路逃跑, 我就拼命紧追不舍. for ,what it's `worth however much or little importance or value sth has 无论某事物价值如何: And that's my opinion, for what it's worth. 这就是我的意见, 也别管有用没用吧. the game is not worth the candle => game1. not worth a `damn, a `straw, a `red cent, a tinker's `cuss, etc (infml 口) worthless 毫无价值: Their promises are not worth a damn. 他们的承诺分文不值. `worth it certain or very likely to repay the money, effort or time given 很值得: The new car cost a lot of money, but it's certainly worth it. 买这辆新汽车花了很多钱, 但确实物有所值.* I don't bother to iron handkerchiefs  it's not worth it. 我可不费那个事去熨手绢儿--犯不上. ,worth one's `salt deserving what one earns; doing one's job competently 值得雇用; 称职: Any teacher worth his salt knows that. 只要不是混饭吃的教师, 都明白这一点. ,worth one's/its ,weight in `gold extremely helpful, useful, etc; invaluable 非常有用的; 无价的: A reliable car is worth its weight in gold. 靠得住的汽车就是无价之宝. ,worth sb's `while profitable or interesting to sb对某人有利益或有好处: It would be (well) worth your while/You would find it (well) worth your while to come to the meeting. 你要是参加了这个会议就会觉得很有好处. * They promised to make it worth her while (ie pay or reward her) if she would take part. 他们许诺说她要是参加就一定给她报酬.
worth 
n [U]  1 ~ of sth (preceeded by a n indicating amount, duration, etc 用於表示数量、 持续时间等的名词之後) (a) amount of sth that a specified sum of money will buy （某物的）值某金额的量: The thieves stole 1 million worth of jewellery. 窃贼偷走了价值100万英镑的珠宝. * ten pounds' worth of petrol 十英镑的汽油. (b) amount of sth that will last for a specified length of time （某物的）能持续某段时间的量: a day's worth of fuel 能用一天的燃料 * two weeks' worth of supplies 能维持两个星期的供应品.  2 value or usefulness 价值; 用处: items of great, little, not much, etc worth 很有、 简直没有、 没什麽...用处的物件 * people of worth in the community 社区里的重要人物. worthless adj  1 having no value or usefulness 无价值的; 没用的: worthless old rubbish 没用的破烂货 * This contract is now worthless. 这份合同现在毫无价值了.  2 (of a person) having bad qualities （指人）品质坏的: a worthless character 品质坏的人. 
worthlessness 
n [U].
worthwhile 
/ w\:W5waIl; 9w[W`waIl/ adj important, interesting or rewarding enough to justify the time, money or effort that is spent 值得的; 值得花时间、 钱或精力的: It's worthwhile taking the trouble to explain a job fully to new employees. 给新雇员详细解释一下工作要求, 费点事也是值得的. * Nursing is a very worthwhile career. 护理工作是很值得干的职业.
worthy
/ 5w\:TI; `w[TI/ adj (-ier, -iest)  1 [pred 作表语] ~ of sth/to do sth deserving sth or to do sth 应得某事物; 值得做某事: Their efforts are worthy of your support.他们这样努力应得到你的支持. * a statement worthy of contempt 应该鄙弃的说法 * Her achievements are worthy of the highest praise. 她的成就值得给予最高赞赏. * She said she was not worthy to accept the honour they had offered her. 她说她不配接受他们给予的荣誉.  2 [usu attrib 通常作定语] (a) (approv 褒) deserving respect or consideration 值得尊敬的; 值得考虑的: a worthy cause 崇高的事业 * a worthy record of achievements 以往的突出的成就. (b) (usu joc 通常作戏谑语) (esp of a person) deserving respect or recognition （尤指人）应受到尊敬或赏识的: the worthy citizens of the town 该镇中应受敬重的市民.  3 [pred 作表语] ~ of sb/sth (usu approv 通常作褒义) (a) suitable for sth 适合於某事物: It was difficult to find words worthy of the occasion. 很难找到适合於那种场合的言词. (b) typical of sb/sth 某人[某事物]的典型: It was a performance worthy of a master. 那是大师的典型表演.
worthily 
/ -IlI; -IlI/ adv.
worthiness 
n [U].
worthy 
n (esp joc 尤作戏谑语) person of importance or distinction 要人; 俊杰: One of the local worthies has been invited to the ceremony 本地的一个大人物已被邀请参加典礼.
-worthy 
(forming compound adjs 用以构成复合形容词) deserving of or suitable for the thing specified 值得...的; 应...的; 适於...的: noteworthy * roadworthy.
would
/ wEd; wEd; strong form 强读式 wUd; wJd/; modal v (contracted form 缩约式 'd / d; d/; neg 否定式 would not, contracted form 缩约式 wouldn't / 5wUdnt; `wJdnt/)1 (a) (used with have + a past participle to describe the consequence of an imagined event 与have +过去分词连用, 表示一设想事情的结果): If he shaved his beard he would look much younger. 他要是把胡子刮了就少相多了. * If you went to see him, he would be delighted. 倘若你去看他, 他一定非常高兴. * I would think about it very carefully, if I were you. 我要是你的话, 我就十分慎重地考虑这件事. (b) (used with have + a past participle to describe a hypothetical action or event in the past 与have +过去分词连用, 表示假想的过去的动作或事情): If I had seen the advertisement I would have applied for the job. 我要是看见那个广告了, 我就申请那份工作了. * If she hadn't gone back for the letter, she wouldn't have missed the bus. 要不是她回去取信, 她就不至於错过那辆公共汽车了. (c) (used to describe a hypothetical action or event in the present 用以表示假想的现在的动作或事情): She'd be a fool to accept, ie if she accepted.她要是接受, 她就是个傻瓜. * Don't call her now  it would make us late. 别现在给她打电话--现在打的话, 我们就迟到了. * It would be difficult to make an accurate forecast. 预报很难准确. * It would be a pity to miss the main film. 要是赶不上看这部电影的正片就太可惜了. * I would start from this end. 要是开始做, 我就从这一头开始. * Would I be able to help? 我能帮上忙吗?  2 (a) (used in making polite requests 用以提出客气的请求): Would you pay me in cash, please? 请您付给我现金行吗? * You wouldn't have the time to phone him now, would you? 您现在没有那麽多时间给他打电话, 是吧? (b) (used with imagine, say, think, etc to give tentative opinions 与imagine、 say、 think等连用, 表达试探性的意见): I would imagine the operation will take about an hour. 我猜想这个手术大概需要一个小时左右吧.  3 (a) (used in offers or invitations 用以提出建议或邀请): Would you like a sandwich? 您想吃三明治吗? * Would they like to sit down? 请他们坐下好吗? * Would she like to borrow my bicycle? 她想借用我的自行车吗? (b) (used with like, love, hate, prefer, be glad/happy, etc to express preferences 与like、 love、 hate、 prefer、 be glad/happy等连用, 表达较合意愿的做法): I'd love a coffee. 我倒想喝杯咖啡. * I'd hate you to think I was criticizing you. 我可不愿意让你觉得我是在批评你. * I'd be only too glad to help. 我非常愿意帮帮忙.  4 (used when commenting on characteristic behaviour 用以评论特有的行为): That's just what he `would say, ie what he might be expected to say. 他就是爱说这种话. * It `would rain (ie How typical it is of our weather that it should rain) on the day we chose for a picnic! 我们哪天去野餐, 它哪天就准下雨!  5 (used after so that, in order that to express purpose 用於so that、 in order that之後, 表示目的): She burned the letters so that her husband would never read them. 她把信都烧了, 这样一来她丈夫就绝对看不见了. =>Usage 3 at may 见may所附用法第3项.
would-be 
adj [attrib 作定语] having the hope of becoming (the type of person specified) 有希望成为（所说的那样的人）的: a would-be artist, model, bride, etc 即将成为艺术家、 模特儿、 新娘...的人.
would
pt of will1.
wound
/ wu:nd; wund/ n  1 (a) injury caused deliberately to part of the body by cutting, shooting, etc, esp as the result of an attack 伤, 创伤（尤指受攻击造成的）: He died after receiving two bullet wounds in the head. 他头部中了两颗子弹而死. * The wound was healing slowly. 伤口慢慢愈合了. (b) cut or tear done to the outer surface of a plant or tree （对花草树外皮的）切割或剥离.  2 ~ (to sth) hurt done to a person's feelings, reputation, etc （对人的感情、 名誉等的）伤害: deep psychological wounds 很深的心理创伤 * The defeat was a wound to his pride. 这次失败伤了他的自尊心.  3 (idm 习语) lick one's wounds => lick. rub salt into the wound/sb's wounds => rub2.
wound 
v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]  1 give a wound to (sb) 伤, 伤害（某人）: Ten soldiers were killed and thirty seriously wounded. 有十名士兵阵亡, 三十名重伤. * The guard was wounded in the leg. 护卫员腿部受了伤.  2 hurt (sb's feelings, reputation, etc) 伤, 伤害（某人的感情、 名誉等）: He was/felt deeply wounded by their disloyalty. 因为他们不忠, 他十分伤心. * wounding criticism伤人感情的批评. the wounded n [pl v] wounded people 受伤的人; 伤员: The hospital was full of the sick and wounded. 医院里挤满了伤病员. * Many of the wounded died on their way to hospital. 许多伤员死在去医院的途中了.
wound
NOTE ON USAGE 用法: Wound and injure both indicate physical damage to the body. * wound 和 injure 均指对身体的伤害. A person is wounded by a sharp instrument or bullet tearing the flesh. *wound指利器或子弹对肉体造成的伤害. It is a deliberate action, often connected with battles and war. 这种伤害是故意的行为, 常与作战及战争有关. People are usually injured in an accident, eg with a machine or in sport. * injure 通常指人在意外事故中受到的伤害, 如由机器造成的或在运动中受到的伤害. Compare In a war there are many more wounded than killed and In the coach crash 10 people died and 18 were seriously injured. 试比较这两个句子: ｀在一场战争中, 受伤的远比死亡的人多＇和｀在这次旅游车撞车事故中, 有10人死亡, 18人重伤＇. Hurt may be as serious as injure or it may relate to a minor pain *hurt指的伤害可与 injure 同样严重, 也可指比较轻的疼痛: They were badly hurt in the accident. 他们在事故中受了重伤. *  I hurt my back lifting that box. 我抬那个箱子的时候伤了後背.
wound
pt, pp of wind3.
wove
pt of weave.
woven
pp of weave.
wow
/ waU; waJ/ interj (infml 口) (used to express astonishment or admiration 用以表示惊奇或钦佩): Wow! That car certainly goes fast! 　! 那辆汽车开得可真叫快!
wow 
n [sing] (sl 俚) very great success 极大的成功: The new play at the National Theatre's a wow. 国家剧院上演的那出新剧极为轰动.
wow 
v [Tn] (sl 俚 esp US) fill (sb) with admiration or enthusiasm; impress greatly 激发（某人）仰慕或欣喜 之情; 使大为赞赏: The new musical wowed them on Broadway. 那出新的歌舞喜剧在百老汇众口交赞.
wow
/ waU; waJ/ n [U] variation in the pitch of sounds reproduced from a record or tape, resulting from changes in the speed of the motor 音高失真（发动机速度变化造成的唱片或录音带发出的走音现象）. Cf 参看 flutter n 3.
WP
/ 9dQblju: 5pi:; 9dQbljJ `pi/ abbr 缩写 = word processing; word processor: typing a letter on the WP 用文字处理机打一封信.
wpb
/ 9dQblju: pi: 5bi:; 9dQbljJ pi `bi/ abbr 缩写 = (Brit infml 口) waste-paper basket.
WPC
/ 9dQblju: pi: 5si:; 9dQbljJ pi `si/ abbr 缩写 = (Brit) woman police constable 女警察: WPC (Linda) Green （琳达·）格林女警察. Cf 参看 PC 1, PW.
wpm
/ 9dQblju: pi: 5em; 9dQbljJ pi `Zm/ abbr 缩写 = words per minute 每分钟字数: 60 wpm, eg typing, taking shorthand, etc 每分钟60个字（如打字、 速记等）.
WPS
/ 9dQblju: pi: 5es; 9dQbljJ pi `Zs/ abbr 缩写 = (Brit) woman police sergeant 女巡佐: WPS (Jane) Bell （简·）贝尔女巡佐. Cf 参看 PS 1.
WRAC
/ 9dQblju: B:r eI 5si: or, in informal use, 俗读作 rk; 9dQbljJ Br e `si, rAk/ abbr 缩写 = (Brit) Women's Royal Army Corps 皇家陆军妇女队: join the WRACs 加入皇家陆军妇女队.
wrack
/ rAk; rAk/ n [U] seaweed that grows on the shore or has been thrown onto it by the waves (and used as manure, etc) （在海岸上长的或冲到海岸上的）海草（用作肥料等）.
WRAF
/ 9dQblju: B:r eI 5ef or, in informal use, 俗读作 rf; 9dQbljJ Br e `Zf, rAf/ abbr 缩写 = (Brit) Women's Royal Air Force 皇家空军妇女队: join the WRAF 加入皇家空军妇女队.
wraith
/ reIW; reW/ n ghostly image of a person seen shortly before or after his death; ghost 活人的灵魂（人临终前後显现的）; 鬼魂: a wraith-like figure, ie a very thin pale person 瘦骨嶙峋、 面色苍白如鬼魂的人.
wrangle
/ 5rANgl; `rAN^l/ n ~ (with sb) (about/over sth) noisy or angry argument or dispute (with sb) (about sth) （与某人）（为某事）争吵或争辩: They were involved in a long legal wrangle (with the company) (over payment).他们（与那家公司）（在付款问题上）陷入长期的法律纠纷中.
wrangle 
v [I, Ipr] ~ (with sb) (about/over sth) take part in a wrangle (with sb) (about sth) （与某人）（为某事）争吵或争辩: The children were wrangling (with each other) over the new toy. 孩子为新玩具（互相）争吵.
wrap
/ rAp; rAp/ v (-pp-)  1 [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] ~ sth (up) (in sth) cover or enclose sth (in soft or flexible material) （用软的或可弯曲的材料）包或裹某物: I have wrapped (up) the parcels and they're ready to be posted. 我把包裹都包好了, 可以寄出去了. * The Christmas presents were wrapped (up) in tissue paper. 圣诞礼物都用薄纸裹起来了.  2 (a) [Tn.pr] ~ sth round/around sb/sth wind or fold (a piece of material) round sb/sth as covering or protection 将（一块材料）缠绕或围住某人[某物]（加以遮盖或保护）: Wrap a scarf round your neck. 把围巾围在你的脖子上. * He wrapped a clean rag around his ankle. 他把一小块乾净的布缠住脚腕.(b) [Tn.pr, Tn.p esp passive 尤用於被动语态] ~ sb/sth in sth put sb/sth in (a piece of material) as a covering or protection 将某人[某物]置於（一块材料）中（加以遮盖或保护）: The nurse carried in a baby wrapped (up) in a warm blanket. 保母抱著个孩子进来, 孩子身上裹著暖暖的毯子.  3 (idm 习语) be wrapped in sth be thickly covered by sth so that nothing is visible 被遮掩得完全看不见: The hills were wrapped in mist. 小山隐没在浓雾之中. * (fig 比喻) The events are wrapped in mystery. 这些事情隐藏在神秘的气氛之中. be wrapped up in sb/sth have one's attention deeply occupied by sb/sth; be deeply involved in sb/sth 注意力完全集中於某人[某事物]; 与某人[某事物]难解难分: They are completely wrapped up in their children. 他们把全部精力都用在孩子身上了. * She was so wrapped up in her work that she didn't realize how late it was. 她只顾埋头工作, 没意识到天已经很晚了. wrap sb up in cotton wool (infml 口) protect sb too much from dangers or risks 过分保护某人: She keeps all her children wrapped up in cotton wool. 她把子女照顾得未免过头了.  5 (phr v) wrap (it) up (usu in the imperative 通常用於祈使句) (sl 俚) be quiet; shut up 安静; 住嘴. wrap (sb/oneself) up put warm clothes on (sb/oneself) 给（某人[自己]）穿上暖和的衣物: Wrap up warm(ly)! It's very cold outside. 穿暖和点! 外面很冷. wrap sth up (infml 口) complete (a task, a discussion, an agreement, etc) 完成（任务）; 进行完（讨论）; 签订完（协议）: The salesman had already wrapped up a couple of deals by lunch-time. 那个售货员在午饭前已经做完了几笔生意. wrap sth up (in sth) obscure (what one is saying) by using difficult or unnecessary words （用晦涩的或多余的词语）使（说的话）费解: Why does he have to wrap it all up in such complicated language? 他为什麽非得用这麽艰深的语言说话呢?
wrap 
n  1 outer garment, eg a scarf, shawl or cloak 罩在外面的衣物（如围巾、 披肩或斗篷）.  2 (idm 习语) under `wraps (infml 口) secret or hidden 保密; 隐藏: The documents will stay/be kept under wraps for ten more years. 这些文件要再保密十年.
wrapper 
n piece of material, usu paper, that covers sth such as a sweet, book, or newspaper that is posted （包装糖果、 书籍或邮寄报纸等用的）包装材料（通常指纸）: Please put all your sweet wrappers in the bin. 请把你们的糖纸都放进垃圾箱里去.
wrapping 
n (a) [C] thing used to cover or wrap up sth 用作遮盖或包裹某物的东西: the wrappings round a mummy 用以裹木乃伊的东西. (b) [U] material used for covering or packing sth 用作盖住或包装某物的材料: Put plenty of wrapping round the china when you pack it. 包装瓷器时在周围多放些包装材料. `wrapping paperstrong or decorative paper for wrapping parcels or presents （结实的或装饰性的）包装纸.
wrath
/ rCW; ?@ rAW; rAW/ n [U] (fml or dated 文或旧) extreme anger 怒气; 怒火: the wrath of God 上帝的愤怒* The children's unruly behaviour incurred the headteacher's wrath. 小学生不守规矩惹得校长发怒. 
wrathful 
/ -fl; -fEl/ adj. 
wrathfully 
/ -fElI; -fElI/ adv.
wreak
/ ri:k; rik/ v (fml 文)  1 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (on sb) carry out (revenge or vengeance) on sb; inflict sth 向某人报（仇）; 使（某人）遭受（打击、 惩罚等）: wreak vengeance on one's enemy 向仇人报仇 * wreak one's fury on sb 对某人发脾气.  2 (idm 习语) play/wreak havoc with sth => havoc.
wreath
/ ri:W; riW/ n (pl ~s / ri:Tz; riTz/)  1 (a) arrangement of flowers and leaves twisted or woven into a circle and placed on a grave, etc as a mark of respect for the dead 花圈: to lay wreaths at the war memorial 向阵亡将士纪念碑献花圈. (b) circle of flowers or leaves worn as a mark of honour round sb's head or neck; garland 花环; 花冠: a laurel wreath 桂冠.  2 ring or coil of smoke, cloud, etc （烟、 云等的）圈: wreaths of mist 薄雾缭绕.
wreathe
/ ri:T; riT/ v  1 [usu passive 通常用於被动语态: Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (in/with sth) cover or surround sth(by sth) 遮盖或环绕某事物: The display was wreathed in/with laurel. 展品周围环绕著月桂树叶. * The hills were wreathed in mist. 小山笼罩在薄雾之中. * (fig 比喻) Her face was wreathed in smiles, ie she was smiling a lot. 她笑容可掬.  2 [Tn.pr] ~ oneself/sth round sb/sth wind oneself, one's arms, etc round sb/sth 将自己、 手臂等环绕某人[某物]: The snake wreathed itself round the branch. 那条蛇盘绕在树枝上.  3 [Ipr, Ip] (of smoke, mist, etc) move in rings or coils （指烟、 雾等）缭绕: Smoke wreathed slowly upwards. 烟气袅袅.
wreck
/ rek; rZk/ n [C]  1 (a) vehicle, aeroplane, etc that has been badly damaged, esp in an accident 严重损毁的车、 飞机等（尤指在事故中）: The collision reduced the car to a useless wreck. 那辆汽车在碰撞事故中成了一堆废铁. (b) ship that has been destroyed or badly damaged, esp in a storm 破碎或严重损毁的船（尤指在暴风雨中）: Two wrecks block the entrance to the harbour. 两艘船的残骸堵塞了通往港口的入口.  2 (usu sing 通常作单数) (infml 口) person whose physical or mental health has been seriously damaged 身体或精神严重受损伤的人: The stroke left him a helpless wreck. 他患中风之後成了不能自理的废人. * Worry about the business has turned her into a nervous wreck. 她生意上的烦恼事把她愁得不成人样了.
wreck 
v [Tn] destroy or ruin (sth) 毁坏或毁灭（某 物）: The road was littered with wrecked cars. 公路上弃置著撞坏的汽车. * Vandals completely wrecked the train. 恣意破坏公物的人把那列车完全毁了. * They had been wrecked (ie shipwrecked) off the coast of Africa. 他们的船在非洲沿海遇难损毁. * (fig 比喻) The weather wrecked all our plans. 天气恶劣, 我们的计画全毁了. wreckern  1 person who wrecks sth 破坏某事物的人.  2 (US) vehicle used to tow away cars, lorries, etc that have broken down, been damaged, etc （拖走出事汽车等的）拖车.
wreckage 
/ 5rekIdV; `rZkIdV/ n [U] remains of sth that has been wrecked （遭损毁之物的）残骸: Wreckage of the aircraft was scattered over a wide area. 那架飞机的残骸散布范围很大. * (fig 比喻) attempts to save something from the wreckage of his political career （他）想从毁掉的政治生涯中再捞一把的各种做法.
wren
/ ren; rZn/ n type of very small brown songbird with short wings 鹪鹩
wrench
/ rentF; rZntF/ v  1 [Tn.pr, Tn.p, Cn.a] ~ sth off (sth); ~ sb/sth away twist or pull sb/sth violently away from sth 猛扭或猛拉某人[某物]使之脱离某物: to wrench a door off its hinges 把门从合叶处拉脱 * He wrenched his arm away. 他用力把手臂挣脱开. * He managed to wrench himself free. 他把身体挣脱出来了.  2 [Tn] injure (one's ankle, shoulder, etc) by twisting 扭伤（踝、 肩等）: She must have wrenched her ankle when she fell. 她准是跌倒时把脚腕子给　歪了.
wrench 
n  1 [C usu sing 通常作单数] sudden and violent twist or pull 猛扭; 猛拉: He pulled the handle off with a wrench. 他用力一拉就把把手拉下来了. * She stumbled and gave her ankle a painful wrench, ie twisted it by accident. 她绊了一跤, 把脚　歪得很疼.  2 [sing] painful parting or separation 痛苦的离别或分开: Leaving home was a terrible wrench for him. 他觉得离开家十分痛苦.  3 [C] (esp US) = spanner.
wrest
/ rest; rZst/ v  1 [Tn.pr] ~ sth from sb take sth away from sb violently 从某人处抢夺某物: wrest the gun from his grasp 把枪从他手中夺过来.  2 [Tn.pr] ~ sth from sb/sth obtain sth from sb/sth by a hard struggle奋力从某人[某物]处获得某事物: wrest a confession from sb 费力取得某人的供词 * Foreign investors are trying to wrest control of the firm from the family. 外国投资者尽力从这个家族手中夺取对公司的控制权.
wrestle
/ 5resl; `rZsl/ v  1 (a) [I, Ipr] ~ (with sb) fight (esp as a sport) by grappling with sb and trying to throw him to the ground 摔交（尤指运动）: Can you wrestle? 你会摔交吗? * The guards wrestled with the intruders. 护卫员同闯入的人扭打起来. (b) [Tn.pr] force (sb) to the ground by wrestling 将（某人）摔倒在地上: He wrestled his opponent to the floor/ground. 他把对手摔倒在地上.  2 [Ipr] ~ with sth struggle to deal with or overcome sth 奋力对付或制服某事物: wrestle with a problem, a difficulty, one's conscience 努力解决难题、 克服困难、 与良心搏斗 * The pilot was wrestling with the controls. 那个飞行员尽力控制住操纵装置.
wrestle 
n  1 wrestling match 摔交比赛.  2 ~ (with sth) hard struggle 艰苦奋斗; 努力争斗: a wrestle with one's conscience 与良心搏斗.
wrestler 
/ 5reslE(r); `rZslL/ n person who takes part in the sport of wrestling 摔交运动员.
wrestling 
/ 5reslIN; `rZslIN/ n [U] sport in which people wrestle 摔交运动: watch (the) wrestling on television 看电视节目中的摔交运动.
wretch
/ retF; rZtF/ n  1 very unfortunate or miserable person 非常不幸的或痛苦的人: a poor half-starved wretch一个可怜的饿的半死的家伙.  2 evil or nasty person 坏人; 狠毒的人: the despicable wretch who stole the old woman's money 偷了老太婆钱的那个卑鄙的家伙.3 (infml derog esp joc 口, 贬, 尤用於戏谑语) rogue or rascal 无赖; 流氓: You wretch! You've taken the book I wanted. 你这个坏蛋! 你把我想要的书拿走了.
wretched
/ 5retFId; `rZtFId/ adj  1 (a) very unhappy; miserable or pitiable 极不愉快的; 悲惨的; 可怜的: the wretched survivors of the earthquake 地震後可怜的幸存者 * His stomach-ache made him feel wretched (ie ill) all day. 他胃疼得整天十分难受. (b) causing unhappiness or misery 令人苦恼或难受的: lead a wretched existence in the slums 在贫民窟中过著悲惨的日子.  2 of very poor quality; very bad 质量极劣的; 极坏的: wretched weather 恶劣的天气 * The hotel food was absolutely wretched. 这家旅馆的饭菜糟透了.  3 [attrib 作定语] (infml 口) (used to express annoyance 用以表示恼怒) damned 该死的: The wretched car won't start! 这辆倒霉汽车就是发动不起来! * It's that wretched cat again! 又是那只该死的猫! 
wretchedly 
adv. 
wretchedness 
n [U].
wriggle
/ 5rIgl; `rI^l/ v  1 [I, Ip, Tn, Tn.p] (cause sth to) make quick, short, twisting and turning movements （使某物）扭动, 蠕动, 蜿蜒行进: Stop wriggling (about) and sit still! 不要扭来扭去, 坐著别动! * I can't brush your hair if you keep wriggling all the time. 你要是一直扭来扭去, 我就没法给你梳头了. * The baby was wriggling its toes. 那个小孩扭动著脚趾.  2 [La, Ipr, Ip, Tn.pr, Tn.p, Cn.a] move or make (one's way) in the specified direction with wriggling movements 沿某方向扭动、 蠕动或蜿蜒行进: The thieves left her tied up with rope but she wriggled (herself) free. 窃贼用绳子把她捆了起来, 但她扭动著（身子）挣脱开了. * The eel wriggled out of my fingers. 那条白　从我指缝中一扭就滑走了. * They managed to wriggle (their way) through the thick hedge.他们设法钻过了厚厚的树篱. * He had to wriggle his way out. 他得扭著身子才钻了出来.  3 (phr v) wriggle out of sth/doing sth (infml 口) avoid (doing) an unpleasant task by being cunning or by making excuses 靠耍滑或找藉口避免（做）（讨厌的工作）: It's your turn to take the dog for a walk  don't try to wriggle out of it. 轮到你把狗带出去遛一遛了--别想逃避不做. * She managed to wriggle out of answering all the questions. 她支吾其词避免回答一切问题.
wriggle 
n (usu sing 通常作单数) wriggling movement 扭动; 蠕动; 蜿蜒行进.
wriggly 
/ 5rIglI; `rI^lI/ adj.
wring
/ rIN; rIN/ v (pt, pp wrung / rQN; rQN/)  1 (a) [Tn, Tn.p] ~ sth (out) twist and squeeze sth in order to remove liquid from it 拧或绞某物使液体流出: He wrung the clothes (out) before putting them on the line to dry. 他把衣服拧乾後晾到绳子上. (b) [Tn.pr, Tn.p] ~ sth out (of sth) remove (a liquid) from sth in this way 拧出或绞出（液体）: Wring the water out of your wet bathing costume. 把你的游泳衣里的水拧出去.  2 [Tn.pr] ~ sth out of/from sb extract or obtain sth from sb with effort or difficulty 用力或费力从某人处榨出或取得某事物: wring a confession from sb 千方百计逼出某人的供词 * They managed to wring a promise out of her. 他们多方设法挤兑她应允了.  3 [Tn] squeeze (sb's hand) firmly and warmly when shaking hands as a greeting 紧握（某人的手）（热情欢迎时）.  4 [Tn] twist (a bird's neck) in order to kill it 拧（鸟的脖子）（为弄死）.  5 [Tn] have a deep effect on (sb's heart or soul), causing sb to feel great sadness and pity 在（某人心灵）上产生深刻影响（使之感到伤心或怜悯）: The plight of the refugees really wrung my heart. 难民处境惨苦真叫我牵肠割肚.  6 (idm 习语) ,wring one's `hands squeeze and twist one's hands together as a sign of anxiety, sadness or despair 搓双手（以示焦急、 难过或绝望）: It's no use just wringing our hands  we must do something to help. 咱们光急得搓手没有用--得想办法帮帮忙. ,wring sb's `neck (infml 口) (used as an expression of anger or as a threat 用作气愤或威胁用语) strangle sb 掐死某人: If I find the person who did this, I'll wring his neck! 我要是找出这是谁干的, 我非掐死他不可!
wring 
n (usu sing 通常作单数) act of wringing clothes, etc 拧或绞衣物等: Give the towels another wring. 把毛巾再拧一拧吧.
wringer 
/ 5rINE(r); `rINL/ n device with a pair of rollers between which washed clothes, etc are passed so that water is squeezed out 绞衣机（绞乾衣物中的水用的）. Cf 参看 mangle2.
wringing 
/ 5rININ; `rININ/ adj (also ,wringing `wet) (of clothes, etc) so wet that a lot of water can be wrung out （指衣物等）湿得可拧出许多水来的.
wrinkle
/ 5rINkl; `rINkl/ n  1 (usu pl 通常作复数) small fold or line in the skin, esp one of those on the face that are caused by age （皮肤上的）皱纹（尤指老人脸上的）: She's beginning to get wrinkles around her eyes. 她眼角上开始出现皱纹了.  2 raised fold in a piece of material, eg paper or cloth; small crease （材料上的）皱纹（如纸上或布上的）; 小褶: She pressed her skirt to try to remove all the wrinkles. 她熨她的裙子, 想把褶儿都熨平.  3 (infml 口) useful hint or suggestion; tip 好主意; 好点子.
wrinkle 
v  1 [I, Tn] (cause sth to) form wrinkles （使某物）形成皱纹或皱褶: The paper has wrinkled where it got wet. 这张纸湿的地方起皱褶了. * Too much sunbathing will wrinkle your skin. 皮肤晒得过分就能起皱纹.  2 [Tn] draw up (the nose, forehead, etc) into lines or creases by tightening the muscles 皱起（鼻子、 前额等）: He wrinkled his brow, confused and worried by the strange events. 他皱著眉头, 觉得这些怪事莫名其妙又十分担心. 
wrinkled 
/ 5rINkld; `rINkld/ adj having or showing wrinkles 有皱纹的; 显出皱纹的: his old wrinkled face 他因年老布满皱纹的脸 * wrinkled socks 有皱褶的短袜.
wrinkly 
/ 5rINklI; `rINklI/ adj having or forming wrinkles 有皱纹的; 起皱纹的: an old apple with a wrinkly skin 一个放陈了而起皱褶的苹果.
wrist
/ rIst; rIst/ n (a) part of the body between the hand and the forearm; joint on which the hand moves 腕; 腕部; 腕关节. =>illus at hand 见 hand 插图. (b) part of a garment that covers this （衣服的）腕部.
wrist-watch 
n watch attached to a strap or bracelet and worn on the wrist 手表.
wristlet
/ 5rIstlIt; `rIstlIt/ n band or bracelet worn round the wrist to strengthen or protect it or as an ornament 护腕; 手镯.
writ
/ rIt; rIt/ n formal legal written order to do or not to do sth, issued by a court of law or a person in authority 书面命令; 令状: serve sb with a writ (ie deliver a writ to sb officially) for libel 向被控犯诽谤罪的某人送交令状.
writ  
1 (arch 古) pp of write.  2 (idm 习语) ,writ `large (fml or rhet 文或修辞) (a) easily or clearly recognizable; very obvious 可容易或清楚辨认的; 极明显的: Disappointment was writ large on the face of the loser. 输了的那个人脸上显出十分失望的神情. (b) in an emphasized form 以突出的或夸大的形式: This policy is liberalism writ large. 这项政策是扩大了的自由主义政策.
write
/ raIt; raIt/ v (pt wrote / rEUt; rot/, pp written / 5rItn; `rItn/)  1 [I, Ipr] make letters or other symbols on a surface (usu paper), esp with a pen or pencil 写; 写字; 书写: The children are learning to read and write. 孩子们正在学习读书写字. * By the age of seven he could write beautifully. 他七岁时字就写得很漂亮了. * Please write on both sides of the paper, and don't write in the margin. 请在纸的正反两面书写, 但不要写在四周的边上. * You may write in biro or pencil. 你用圆珠笔或铅笔书写均可.  2 [Tn, Tn.pr] form (letters, symbols, words, messages, etc), esp on paper 写（字母、 符号、 字、 信息等）: write capitals, Chinese characters, shorthand, etc 写大写字母、 写汉字、 做速记 * write one's name 写自己的名字 * write the answers in a book, on the blackboard, etc 在本子上、 在黑板上...写出答案.  3 [I] (of a pen, pencil, etc) be capable of being used for writing （指钢笔、 铅笔等）能用於书写, 能使用: This pen won't write. 这枝钢笔写不出字来. * My new pen writes well. 我的新钢笔很好使.  4 (a) [Tn, Dn.n, Dn.pr] ~ sth (for sb/sth) compose sth in written form (for sb/sth) 写作; 编写; 作曲: write a book, film script, poem, symphony, etc 写书、 写电影剧本、 写诗、 创作交响乐曲 * Can you write me a story about your holiday? 你能不能给我写一篇你度假的见闻? * He writes a weekly column for the local newspaper. 他为当地报纸每周专栏撰写文章.(b) [I, Ipr] ~ (about/on sth) work as an author or journalist by writing about sth or for a newspaper, etc 当作者或新闻工作者: He gave up his job in the factory in order to write, ie earn a living by writing. 他辞去工厂的职务, 专职写作. * She writes (about/on politics) for a weekly journal. 她为一家周刊写（政治性）文章. (c) [Tf, Tw] state in a book or magazine 在书中或杂志中表达: In his latest book, he writes that the theory has been disproved. 他在最近写的书里说那种理论已证明不确.  5 (a) [I, Ipr, Tf, Tt, Dn.n, Dn.pr] ~ (sth) (to sb) write and send a letter (to sb) （给某人）写信并寄出: Please write (to me) often while you're away. 你走後请常（给我）来信. * He wrote that he would be coming home soon. 他写信说他很快就要回家了. * They wrote to thank us/he wrote thanking us for the present. 他们[他]写信表示感谢我们赠送礼物. * She wrote him a long letter/wrote a long letter to him. 她给他写了一封很长的信. (b) [Tn, Dn.f, Dn.w] (esp US) write a letter to (sb) 给（某人）写信: Write me when you get home. 你到家後给我写封信. * He wrote me that he would be arriving on Wednesday. 他写信告诉我说他星期三到.  6 [Tn, Tn.p, Dn.n, Dn.pr] ~ sth (out) (for sb) fill or complete (a sheet of paper, a document, the spaces in a form) with writing 写满（一张纸）; 填写（文件、 表格）: She usually writes several pages when she makes her report. 她一写报告往往要写好几页. * He has written (out) 50 job applications.他已经写了50份求职申请书了. * I haven't any cash. I'll have to write you (out) a cheque. 我没有现金. 我得给你开张支票了. * In a day, a doctor may write (out) 30 prescriptions for patients. 一个医生一天可能要给病人开出30张处方.  7 [Tn] record (data) in or on any computer storage device or medium 将（数据）记录到计算机存储媒体上.  8 (idm 习语) be written all over sb's `face (usu of a quality or emotion) be very obvious from the expression on sb's face （通常指特质或情绪）形之於色: Guilt was written all over his face. 他脸上明显流露著内疚的神情. have sb written all `over it (infml口) be obviously written, done, etc by the specified person 显然是某人写的、 干的等. nothing (much) to write `home about (infml 口) not outstanding or exceptional; ordinary 不突出的; 不特殊的; 平常的: The play was nothing (much) to write home about. 这出戏很一般.  9 (phr v) write away (to sb/sth) (for sth) => write off/away (to sb/sth) (for sth).
write back (to sb) 
write and send a letter in reply to sb （给某人）写回信; 覆信: I wrote back (to him) immediately to thank them for the invitation. 我立刻（给他）写了回信, 感谢他们盛情邀请.
write sth down 
(a) put sth down in words on paper 将某事写在纸上: Write down the address before you forget it. 把地址写下来, 省得忘了. (b) (in accounting) reduce the nominal value of (stock, goods, etc) （在记帐时）减低（存货、 现货等）的帐面价值: the written-down value of the unsold stock 被降低了的存货价格.
write in (to sb/sth) (for sth) 
write a letter to (an organization, a company, etc) to order sth, state an opinion, etc 给（某组织、 公司等）写信订购某物、 表示意见等: Thousands of people have written in to us for a free sample. 现已有数千人给我们来信索要免费样品. write sth/sb in (US politics 政) add (the name of a candidate) to a ballot paper if this does not include that name; vote for sb in this way 在选票上填写（非原定候选人的姓名）; 以这种方式选举. write sth into sth include sth as part of (a contract, an agreement, etc) 将某项内容写入（合同、 协议等）中: A penalty clause was written into the contract. 在合同中写入了一项罚款条款.
write off/away (to sb/sth) (for sth) 
write to (an organization, a company, etc) to order sth or to ask for information about sth 给（某组织、 公司等）写信订购某物或询问情况: They wrote off (to the BBC) for the special booklet. 他们（给英国广播公司）写了信索要那种小册子. write sth off (a) recognize that sth is a loss or failure; cancel (a debt) 确认某事物已损失或无效; 勾销（某债项）: write off a debt, loss, etc 注销一项债款、 损失等 * write off 5000 for depreciation of machinery 因机器折旧削减5000英镑. (b) damage sth so badly that it is not worth repairing 严重损坏某物（而不值得修理）; 将某物报废: The driver escaped with minor injuries but the car was completely written off. 司机只受轻伤幸免於难, 但是汽车完全报废了. Cf 参看 write-off. 
write sb/sth off 
regard sb/sth as a failure 认为某人[某事物]已经失败: He lost this match, but don't write him off as a future champion. 他输了这场比赛, 但不要以为他以後当不了冠军. * It seemed that everyone had written off their marriage even before it had been given a proper chance. 他们的婚姻出了问题, 还没等认真挽救, 似乎大家都认为已成分钗破镜. write sb/sth off as sth regard sb/sth as unimportant, not worth listening to, etc 认为某人[某事物]不重要、 不值得听等: It's easy to write him off as just an eccentric old bore. 乾脆把他看成是个古怪的讨厌家伙不去理他, 不就完了吗.
write sth out 
(a) write sth in full or in its final form 将某事全部写出或写出其最後确定的样式: write out a report, cheque, prescription, etc 写成报告、 开出支票、 开出药方. (b) copy sth 誊写; 缮写; 抄写: Write out this word ten times so that you learn how to spell it. 把这个字抄写十遍就能记住怎麽拼写了. write sb out (of sth) remove (a character) from a continuing drama series on radio or television （从系列广播剧或电视剧中）除掉（某角色）: After playing the part for over 20 years, she was eventually written out (of the series). 她扮演了20多年的一个角色, 最後（从连续剧中）去掉了.
write sth up 
(a) make a full written record of sth 详细写（某事）: write up one's lecture notes, the minutes of a meeting, etc 详细写出讲稿、 会议记录等 * write up one's diary, ie bring it up to date 记日记记到当日. (b) write a review of (a play, etc) or an account of (an event), usu for a newspaper 写（戏剧等）的评论或（事情）的报道（通常指为报纸）: I'm writing up the film for the local paper. 我现在为本地报纸写影评. Cf 参看 write-up.
written 
adj (to be) expressed in writing, rather than in speech 书面的（非口头的）: a written examination, request, message 笔试、 书面请求、 书面信息 * a written confirmation, agreement, evidence 书面的确认、 协议、 证据. the ,written `word language expressed in writing 书面语言.
write-off 
n thing, esp a vehicle, that is so badly damaged that it is not worth repairing 严重损毁而不值得修理的东西; （尤指）报废的车: After the accident, the car was a complete write-off. 出事以後, 那辆汽车完全报废了.
write-up 
n written or published account of an event, review of a play, etc 记述; 报道; （戏剧等的）评论: His latest play got/was given an enthusiastic write-up in the local press. 他的最新剧本获得当地新闻界的热情赞扬.
writer
/ 5raItE(r); `raItL/ n  1 (a) person who writes or has written sth 书写的人: the writer of this letter 写这封信的人. (b) (with an adj 与形容词连用) person who forms letters in a certain way when writing 以某方式书写的人: a neat, messy, etc writer 书写整齐、 潦草...的人.  2 person whose job is to write books, stories, etc; author 作者; 作家; 著者: a short-story writer 短篇小说家 * a writer of poetry 诗人.
writer's cramp 
pain or stiffness in the hand, caused by writing for a long time 书写痉挛（因长久书写引起手部的疼痛或强直）.
writhe
/ raIT; raIT/ v  1 [I, Ip] (of sb or sb's body) twist or roll about, esp because of great pain （指某人或身体）扭动或翻滚（尤指因巨痛）: the writhing coils of a snake 蛇身体扭动盘绕成的圈 * The patient was writhing (about) on the bed in agony. 病人疼得在床上直打滚.  2 [I, Ipr] ~ (at/under sth); ~ (with sth) suffer mental agony (because of sth) （因某事物）遭受精神痛苦: writhe under sb's insults 因遭某人侮辱而苦恼 * Her remarks made him writhe with shame. 她的话羞得他十分难堪.
writing
/ 5raItIN; `raItIN/ n  1 [U] activity or occupation of writing (esp books) 写; 书写; 写作; 写作的职业: She doesn't earn much from her writing. 她写作得到的收入不多. * Writing is a solitary pastime. 写作是独自一人的消遣. * [attrib 作定语] writing materials, eg pens, paper, ink 书写用具（如钢笔、 纸、 墨水）.  2 [U] written or printed words 书写的或印刷的文字: There is some writing on the other side of the page. 这一页的反面有些字. * The writing on the stone was very faint. 这块石头上的字迹很模糊.  3 [U] style of written material 文风: He is admired for the elegance of his writing. 他文风高雅令人钦佩.  4 [U] way in which a person forms letters when writing; handwriting （个人的）字迹; 笔迹: I can never read your writing. 我怎麽也看不明白你的笔迹.5 writings [pl] works of an author or on a subject 某作家的著作; 某专题的著作: the writings of Dickens 狄更斯的作品 * It is frequently mentioned in the poetic writings of the period. 在那个时期的诗作中经常提到这一点.6 (idm 习语) in `writing in written form, esp in a document or contract 以书面形式（尤指文件或合同的）: You must get his agreement in writing. 你必须得到他书面的同意. the ,writing (is) on the `wall (there are) clear signs that warn of failure, disaster or defeat （有）失败、 灾祸或覆灭的清楚的徵兆: The writing is on the wall for the local football club: bankruptcy seems certain. 这个本地足球俱乐部厄难临头: 似乎已无法维持下去.
writing-desk 
n desk with a flat or sloping surface and with drawers or compartments to keep writing materials in 写字台; 书桌. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page xvi.
writing-paper 
n [U] (usu good-quality) paper cut into sheets of a suitable size for writing letters on 信纸.
written
=> write.
WRNS
/ 9dQblju: B:r en 5es, also renz; 9dQbljJ Br Zn `Zs, rZnz/ abbr 缩写 = (Brit) Women's Royal Naval Service 皇家海军妇女队: join the WRNS 加入皇家海军妇女队.
wrong
/ rCN; ?@ rR:N; rRN/ adj  1 ~ (to do sth) not morally right; unjust 不道德的; 不正当的; 不义的: It is wrong to steal. 偷窃是不道德的. * You were wrong to take the car without permission. 你未得许可就把汽车开走是不应该的. * He told me he had done nothing wrong. 他告诉我说他没做任何不正当的事. Cf 参看 right1 1.  2 (a) not true or correct 不确实的; 不正确的; 错误的: He did the sum but got the wrong answer/got the answer wrong. 他做了这道算术题, 但答案错了. * Her estimate of the cost was completely wrong. 她估计的费用完全不正确. (b) [pred 作表语] (of a person) mistaken （指人）出错, 有错误: Am I wrong in thinking (ie Do you agree) that it is getting colder? 天气越来越冷了, 对吧? * Can you prove that I am wrong? 你能证实我错了吗? * That's where you're wrong. 在这一点上你错了. * Thousands of satisfied customers can't be wrong, so why don't you try our new washing-powder? 我们的新型洗衣粉顾客都很满意, 成千上万的人不可能都错了, 您也不妨试一试好吗?  3 [usu attrib 通常作定语] not required, suitable or the most desirable 不合要求的; 不适合的; 并非最合意的: You're doing it the wrong way. 你做的方法不当. * We discovered that we were on the wrong train. 我们发觉上错了火车. * The police arrested the wrong man. 警方逮错了人. * We came the wrong way/took a wrong turning. 我们来时走错了路[拐错了弯]. * I'm afraid you've got the wrong number, ie on the telephone. 很抱歉, 您拨错电话号码了. * You're wearing your jumper the wrong way round, ie The part that should be at the front is at the back. 你的毛衣前後穿反了. * He's the wrong man for the job. 他不适合做这项工作. * They live on the wrong side of town, ie the part that is socially less desirable. 他们住在镇上环境较差的那边（社会地位较低的人住的）. * I realized that I had said the wrong thing when I saw her reaction. 我一看到她的反应就意识到我说话不当. * Their decision proved to be wrong. 他们的决定证实是错误的.  4 [pred 作表语] ~ (with sb/sth) (a) in a bad condition (and not working properly) 有故障; 有毛病: What's wrong (ie What is the problem) with the engine? It's making an awful noise. 发动机出什麽故障了? 噪音太大了. * There's something wrong with my eyes -- I can't see properly. 我眼睛有毛病了--看不清楚了.(b) not as it should be 不正常: Is anything wrong? You look ill. 怎麽了? 你脸色不好. * What's wrong with you? 你哪儿不舒服? * What's wrong with telling the truth? ie How can it be criticized? 说实话有什麽不对?  5 (idm 习语) back the wrong horse => back4. bark up the wrong tree => bark2. be born on the wrong side of the blanket => born. catch sb on the wrong foot => catch1. do the right/wrong thing => thing. from/on the ,wrong side of the `tracks (US) living in an area (of a town, etc) which is regarded as socially inferior 住在（城镇等中的）社会地位低的人住的地区. get on the right/wrong side of sb => side1. get (hold of) the ,wrong end of the `stick (infml 口) misunderstand completely what has been said （对听到的话）完全误解: You've got the wrong end of the stick; he doesn't owe me money, I owe him! 你完全听错了, 他没欠我钱, 是我欠 他的钱! have got out of bed on the wrong side => bed1. hit/strike the right/wrong note => note1. not far off/out/wrong => far2. on the right/wrong side of forty, fifty, etc => side1. rub sb up the wrong way => rub2. start off on the right/wrong foot => start2. ,wrong side `out turned, changed, etc so that the normally inner side is facing outwards 里面被翻转成外面: You've got your sweater on wrong side out. 你穿的毛衣里儿冲外了.
wrong 
adv (used after vs 用於动词之後)  1 in a wrong manner or direction; mistakenly; with incorrect results 方式或方向错误; 错误地; 结果错误: You guessed wrong. 你猜错了. * You've spelt my name wrong. 你把我的名字拼错了. * He played the tune all wrong. 他演奏的曲调全错了. Cf 参看 wrongly.  2 (idm 习语) get sb `wrong (infml 口) misunderstand sb 误会或误解某人: Please don't get me wrong, I'm not criticizing you. 请不要误解我, 我并不是批评你. go `wrong (a) make a mistake 犯错误; 做错事: If you read the instructions, you'll see where you went wrong. 你要是看一下说明书就知道你错在哪儿了. * You can't go wrong (ie You will surely succeed) with our new carpet cleaner. 使用我们新型的地毯吸尘器绝对不会出错. (b) (of a machine) stop working properly （指机器）出故障, 出毛病: The television has gone wrong again. 电视机又出毛病了. (c) experience trouble 遇到麻烦; 出现问题: Their marriage started to go wrong when he got a job abroad. 他找到一份在国外的工作, 他们的婚姻就在那时开始出现问题. * The experiment went disastrously wrong, ie progressed in an unexpected way with very unpleasant results. 这个试验出了大问题. put a foot wrong => foot1.
wrong 
n  1 [U] what is wrong 坏事; 过失; 罪恶: He doesn't know the difference between right and wrong. 他不懂是非. * She could do no wrong (ie do nothing wrong) in the opinion of her devoted followers. 那些忠实於她的人都认为她不会做坏事.  2 [C] (fml 文) unjust action; injustice 不义的行为; 不公正的事: They have done us a great wrong. 他们对待我们十分不公正. * She complained of the wrongs she had suffered. 她投诉说她受到委屈.3 (idm 习语) in the `wrong in the position of being responsible for a mistake, an offence, a quarrel, etc （在犯错误、 犯罪、 吵架等方面）负有责任或应受责备: He admitted that he was in the wrong, ie that the fault was his. 他承认是他的错. * They tried to put me in the wrong, ie to make it seem that the fault, error, etc was mine. 他们想把错误栽给我. the rights and wrongs of sth => right3. ,two ,wrongs ,don't make a `right (saying 谚) you cannot justify a wrong action by saying that sb else has done sth similar or that sb has done sth wrong to you 两个错不等於其中一个对（自己做了错事不能说别人也是这样做的来为自己辩护）.
wrong 
v (fml 文)  1 [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态] do wrong to (sb); treat (sb) unjustly or badly 对待（某人）不公正; 使（某人）受到委屈: a wronged wife 受委屈的妻子.  2 [Tn] judge (sb) unfairly; attribute a bad motive to (sb) mistakenly 不公正地判断（某人）; 冤枉（某人）: You wrong me if you think I only did it for selfish reasons. 你要是以为我是出於私心, 那你就冤枉我了.
wrongful 
/ -fl; -fEl/ adj [attrib 作定语] not fair, just or legal 不公正的; 不公平的; 不正当的; 不合法的: He sued his employer for wrongful dismissal. 他控告雇主非法解雇他. 
wrongfully 
/ -fElI; -fElI/ adv: wrongfully arrested 遭不合法逮捕.
wrongly 
adv (used esp before a past participle or a v 尤用於过去分词或动词之前) in a wrong manner; in the wrong way 不正当地; 错误地: wrongly accused, addressed, informed 控告错、 写错地址、 了解错 * He imagines, wrongly, that she loves him. 他误以为她爱他. * Rightly or wrongly, she refused to accept the offer, ie I don't know whether she was right or wrong to do so. 不论她做得对不对, 反正她拒绝了那个提议.
wrongdoer 
/ 5rCNdu:E(r); `rRN9duL/ n person who does sth immoral or illegal 做不道德的或不合法的事情的人; 做坏事的人. 
wrongdoing 
/ 5rCNdu:IN; `rRN9duIN/ n [U, C] wrong behaviour; wrong action 不道德的行为; 坏事: such wrongdoing(s) should be punished 这种不道德的行为应该受到惩罚.
wrong-foot 
v [Tn] (esp in sport) catch (sb) unprepared（尤指在体育比赛中）使（某人）措手不及: Her cleverly disguised lob completely wrong-footed her opponent. 她做个巧妙的假动作, 一个高球把对手打得乱了阵脚.
wrong-headed 
adj (of a person) obstinately holding a wrong opinion or taking a wrong course of action （指人）坚持错误意见或错误办法的.
wrote
pt of write.
wrought
/ rR:t; rRt/ pt, pp of work2. 
wrought 
adj [attrib 作定语]  1 made or manufactured and decorated 制造的; 加工的; 经装饰的: elaborately wrought carvings 精制的雕刻品.  2 (of metal) beaten out or shaped by hammering （指金属）锤打成形的, 锻造的.
wrought iron 
tough form of iron made by forging or rolling 锻铁; 熟铁: [attrib 作定语] a ,wrought-iron `bedstead, `gate, `railing 熟铁床架、 门、 栏杆. Cf 参看 cast iron (cast1).
wrung
pt, pp of wring.
wry
/ raI; raI/ adj (wryer, wryest)  1 [usu attrib 通常作定语] (of a person's face, features, etc) twisted into an expression of disappointment, disgust or mockery （指人的脸、 五官等）扭曲的（表示失望、 厌恶或嘲笑）: pull a wry face 做个鬼脸 * a wry glance, grin, smile, etc 眯著眼的窥视、 讪笑、 笑容等.  2 ironically humorous; slightly mocking 用反语表达幽默的; 揶揄的: She watched their fumbling efforts with wry amusement. 她看著他们手忙脚乱地瞎使劲, 不觉莞尔. 
wryly 
adv. 
wryness 
n [U].
wt
abbr 缩写 = weight: net wt 454 gm, eg on a jar of jam 净重454克（如果酱罐上的字样）.
WWF
abbr 缩写 = World Wildlife Fund 世界野生动物基金会.
WX
/ 9dQblju: 5eks; 9dQbljJ `Zks/ abbr 缩写 = (esp on clothing) women's extra large (size) （尤作衣物上的标记）女装特大（号）.
wych-elm
/ 5wItF elm; `wItF9Zlm/ n type of elm tree with broad leaves and spreading branches 无毛榆.
wych-hazel
= witch-hazel (witch).