单词 | recommend |
释义 | recommend (rekəmend ) Word forms: recommends , recommending , recommended 1. verb B1 If someone recommends a person or thing to you, they suggest that you would find that person or thing good or useful. I have just spent a holiday there and would recommend it to anyone. [V n + to/for] 'You're a good worker, boy,' he told him. 'I'll recommend you for a promotion.' [V n + for/as] Ask your doctor to recommend a suitable therapist. [VERB noun] Synonyms: advocate, suggest, propose, approve recommended adjective B2 Though ten years old, this book is highly recommended. 2. verb B2 If you recommend that something is done, you suggest that it should be done. The judge recommended that he serve 20 years in prison. [VERB that] We strongly recommend reporting the incident to the police. [VERB noun/verb-ing] It is recommended that you should consult your doctor. [it be VERB-ed that] The recommended daily dose is 12 to 24 grams. [VERB-ed] Many financial planners now recommend against ever fully paying off your home loan. [VERB + against] Synonyms: advise, suggest, advance, propose 3. verb If something or someone has a particular quality to recommend them, that quality makes them attractive or gives them an advantage over similar things or people. The restaurant has much to recommend it. [VERB noun] He had little but his enthusiasm to recommend him. [VERB noun] These qualities recommended him to Olivier. [VERB noun + to] Synonyms: make attractive, make interesting, make appealing, make acceptable Collocations: recommend a change It hinted that it might even recommend a change in the way airports are regulated, with the introduction of the more proscriptive style of oversight used in the water industry. Times, Sunday Times A report next spring will recommend any changes in the law it believes necessary. Times, Sunday Times Another possible debate could be recommending a change of statutes to allow an outsider to stand for president. Times, Sunday Times He recommended a change in the law, allowing the court to impose sanctions if the defence statement were unreasonably delayed. Times, Sunday Times However, the book also encourages periodic checks to look for signs of damage or wear to the belt, and manufacturers are increasingly recommending a change every four years. Times, Sunday Times Worldwide, dietary guidelines recommend a reduction in saturated fat. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Detectives can make it worth his while - by later recommending a reduction in the sentence he will receive in court today. The Sun He recommended a reduction in her sail area. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He submitted a report condemning the situation of workers in factories and recommended the reduction of hours of work. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It also recommended a reduction by 13.5% of miners' wages along with the withdrawal of the government subsidy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 My papers recommending strategies to blend religious/moral teachings with business education provoked a flurry of business-card exchanges. Christianity Today Because so many marketing gurus recommended this strategy, it spread among a large number of corporations, eventually becoming an overused managerial fad. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Teams monitor key developments related to their particular area of focus and recommend strategies to be considered by the coalition as a whole or by individual members. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A doctor may opt for continued observation of the patient following initial testing, or they may recommend surgery to deal with the damage. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Other eye doctors recommend surgery early in a patient's life to prevent the compensatory torticollis and facial asymmetry that develop with age. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Doctors may also recommend surgery. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Health professionals have been reluctant to recommend their use because of the lack of clear evidence from randomised trials. The Sun Do check the instructions first, as not all recommend the use of vinegar. Times, Sunday Times They have declined to recommend their use, suggesting that they could give people a false sense of security. Times,Sunday Times The review could also recommend the use of e-prescriptions. Computing Many recommend the use of video where possible. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The report recommends ending the rule that forces local authorities to put the people in 'greatest need' at the top of the housing queue. Times, Sunday Times The report recommends that a system of real-time tracking for aircraft be introduced. Times, Sunday Times Criminals should be given a warning for a first unacceptable absence and then face action for a second, the report recommends. Times, Sunday Times The report recommends that learners should be obliged to complete a structured syllabus overseen by a qualified driving instructor. Times, Sunday Times Our report recommends a wholesale reform of the driver licensing regulations. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 推荐 Japanese: 勧める |
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