| 单词 | become |
| 释义 | become (bɪkʌm ) Word forms: becomes , becoming , became language note: The form become is used in the present tense and is the past participle. 1. link verb A2 If someone or something becomes a particular thing, they start to change and develop into that thing, or start to develop the characteristics mentioned. I first became interested in yoga while I was doing my nursing training. [VERB adjective] The cocoa industry dwindled because it became increasingly difficult to cover costs. [VERB adjective] During the 1980s the world's financial systems became more open. [VERB adjective] The pilot decided to land, but as we lost altitude the wind became stronger. [VERB adjective] She became interested in the idea of starting her own business. [VERB adjective] After leaving school, he became a professional footballer. [VERB noun] In 1823 Honduras became a part of the United Provinces of Central America. [VERB noun] Synonyms: come to be, develop into, be transformed into, grow into 2. verb [no passive, no cont] If something becomes someone, it makes them look attractive or it seems right for them. Does khaki become you? [VERB noun] Don't be crude tonight, Bernard, it doesn't become you. [VERB noun] Synonyms: suit, look good on, fit, enhance 3. what has become of phrase If you wonder what has become of someone or something, you wonder where they are and what has happened to them. She thought constantly about her family; she might never know what had become of them. There is considerable angst about what will become of our small rivers if defences are not maintained. Translations: Chinese: 成为 Japanese: ･･･になる |
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