| 单词 | rest |
| 释义 | 1. quantifier uses2. verb and noun uses rest (rest ) quantifier uses 1. quantifier A2 The rest is used to refer to all the parts of something or all the things in a group that remain or that you have not already mentioned. It was an experience I will treasure for the rest of my life. [+ of] I'm going to throw a party, then invest the rest of the money. He was unable to travel to Barcelona with the rest of the team. [+ of] Rest is also a pronoun. Only 55 per cent of the raw material is canned. The rest is thrown away. 2. and the rest/all the rest of it phrase You can add and the rest or all the rest of it to the end of a statement or list when you want to refer in a vague way to other things that are associated with the ones you have already mentioned. [spoken, vagueness] ...a man with nice clothes, a Range Rover and the rest. They also need plastic plates, spoons and all the rest of it. rest (rest ) verb and noun uses Word forms: rests , resting , rested 1. verb B1 If you rest or if you rest your body, you do not do anything active for a time. He's tired and exhausted, and has been advised to rest for two weeks. [VERB] Try to rest the injured limb as much as possible. [VERB noun] Synonyms: relax, sleep, take it easy, lie down 2. variable noun A2 If you get some rest or have a rest, you do not do anything active for a time. 'You're worn out, Laura,' he said. 'Go home and get some rest.' After I've had a good rest, I'll tell you everything. 3. verb If something such as a theory or someone's success rests on a particular thing, it depends on that thing. [formal] Such a view rests on a number of incorrect assumptions. [VERB + on/upon] The long-term future of the country rests on how we teach our children. [V on/upon n/wh] Synonyms: depend, turn, lie, be founded 4. verb If authority, a responsibility, or a decision rests with you, you have that authority or responsibility, or you are the one who will make that decision. [formal] The judge said that 'whether Miss Bergman wishes to admit it or not, the responsibility rests with her.'. [VERB with noun] The final decision rested with the President. [VERB + with] 5. verb If you rest something somewhere, you put it there so that its weight is supported. He rested his arms on the back of the chair. [VERB noun preposition] He rested one of his crutches against the rail. [VERB noun preposition] Synonyms: place, lay, repose, stretch out 6. verb If something is resting somewhere, or if you are resting it there, it is in a position where its weight is supported. His head was resting on her shoulder. [VERB preposition/adverb] He had been resting his head in his hands, deep in thought. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] 7. verb If you rest on or against someone or something, you lean on them so that they support the weight of your body. He rested on his pickaxe for a while. [VERB preposition] 8. countable noun [usually noun NOUN] A rest is an object that is used to support something, especially your head, arms, or feet. When you are sitting, keep your elbow on the arm rest. Synonyms: support, stand, base, holder 9. verb If your eyes rest on a particular person or object, you look directly at them, rather than somewhere else. [written] As she spoke, her eyes rested on his face. [VERB + on/upon] 10. See also rested 11. come to rest phrase When an object that has been moving comes to rest, it finally stops. [formal] The plane had plowed a path through a patch of forest before coming to rest in a field. 12. rest easy phrase If you say that someone can rest easy, you mean that they don't need to worry about a particular situation. How can any woman rest easy now, knowing her breast cancer may be misdiagnosed? 13. give sth a rest phrase If someone tells you to give something a rest, they want you to stop doing it because it annoys them or because they think it is harming you. [informal] Give it a rest, will you? We're trying to get some sleep. I think you ought to give football a rest for a time. 14. lay sb to rest phrase If you say that someone who has died is laid to rest, you mean that they are buried. His dying wish was to be laid to rest at the church near his home. 15. to lay something to rest phrase If you lay something such as fears or rumours to rest or if you put them to rest, you succeed in proving that they are not true. His speech should lay those fears to rest. I am determined to put to rest these rumours that we are in financial trouble. 16. let sth rest phrase If someone refuses to let a subject rest, they refuse to stop talking about it, especially after they have been talking about it for a long time. I am not prepared to let this matter rest. Let it rest, Rachel. Leave her in peace. 17. put/set sb's mind at rest phrase To put someone's mind at rest or set their mind at rest means to tell them something that stops them worrying. She was quick to put his mind at rest. 'Mrs Barrett will be delighted to have your brothers back,' she said. A brain scan last Friday finally set his mind at rest. 18. rest assured phrase If you say that someone can rest assured that something is the case, you mean that it is definitely the case, so they do not need to worry about it. [emphasis] Their parents can rest assured that their children's safety will be of paramount importance. Rest assured, he probably has rather more common sense than you realize. 19. to rest on your laurels phrase If someone is resting on their laurels, they appear to be satisfied with the things they have achieved and have stopped putting effort into what they are doing. [disapproval] The government can't rest on its laurels and must press ahead with major policy changes. Synonyms: sit back, relax, take it easy, relax your efforts 20. to rest in peace phrase If you express the wish that a dead person may rest in peace, you are showing respect and sympathy for him or her. 'Rest in peace' or ' RIP' is also sometimes written on gravestones. [formal] Idioms: the rest is history said to mean that you do not need to say any more about an event because you are sure that everyone is familiar with what happened next A job with the company was advertised in The Daily Telegraph. I applied and the rest is history. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers not rest on your laurels to not rely on previous successes, but to continue working hard to make sure that you have continued success The trouble with all successful restaurants, however, is the tendency to rest on their laurels and stagnate. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers a cut above the rest much better than other similar people or things Smith's detective stories are generally agreed to be a cut above the rest. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: adequate rest The horses were frequently denied adequate rest, water and veterinary care. Times, Sunday Times (2015) I have to get adequate rest and exercise every day. Christianity Today (2000) When I was a junior doctor in the UK, I would often work for 32 hours continuously without adequate rest. Times, Sunday Times (2010) I was advised to have complete bed rest. The Sun (2006) We've advised her to take a complete rest during this difficult period and have put all her promotional commitments on hold. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Doctors have subsequently advised him to have eight weeks complete rest. The Sun (2010) They will not be working for a while and deserve a long rest. The Sun (2019) Few players deserve that rest as much as they do. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The gaffer said we deserved a rest after the busy Christmas period. The Sun (2007) Southampton can now relax and enjoy the rest of the season. The Sun (2020) I tried not to think about it and to enjoy the rest of the festival but it was constantly on my mind. The Sun (2016) Many people say that a swim in the morning helps them to relax while getting the blood flowing so that they can enjoy the rest of the day. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Your grounds for believing you had a leak did not rest solely on the size of your bill. Times, Sunday Times The argument that the decision should rest solely with those individuals themselves rings false as, in almost every case, they have been expensively trained. Times, Sunday Times The responsibility for winning didn't rest solely on his shoulders. Christianity Today The authority of private companies, popular associations and prominent individuals sometimes seems to rest solely on wealth, fame or their friends in high places. Times, Sunday Times The drama, however, cannot rest solely on the final courtroom verdict. Times, Sunday Times And a short rest after lunch will aid digestion. The Sun (2010) But the Great Britain star showed amazing bravery and insisted on playing on after a short rest. The Sun (2008) 2 Take shorter rests to up your work rate and allow you to fit more exercise into your session. The Sun (2010) The headset can be easily adjusted to fit comfortably and as most of the 17g weight rests behind the ear it's comfy for long periods. Times, Sunday Times There are no internal supports and the entire 80-ton weight rests on five concrete-filled pylons driven up to 77 feet into the earth. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The valves are situated directly in front of the musician slightly above the waist and most of the weight rests on one shoulder. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Each weight rests on a steel plate. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Cooks, hosts, service personnel and emergency workers, when the rush has passed, take a well-deserved rest. Christianity Today Here's hoping the marathon runners are given a well-deserved rest this week. Times, Sunday Times But inside the squat brick building, the skipping ropes are still warm, the punch bags are taking a well-deserved rest and the sweat-soaked gloves are hanging up to dry. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 休息, 休息 Japanese: 休み, 休む |
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