| 单词 | roll |
| 释义 | roll (roʊl ) Word forms: rolls , rolling , rolled 1. verb B2 When something rolls or when you roll it, it moves along a surface, turning over many times. The ball rolled into the net. [VERB preposition/adverb] Their car went off the road and rolled over. [VERB preposition/adverb] I rolled a ball across the carpet. [VERB noun preposition] Roll the meat in coarsely ground black pepper to season it. [VERB noun preposition] Synonyms: turn, wheel, spin, reel 2. verb B2 If you roll somewhere, you move on a surface while lying down, turning your body over and over, so that you are sometimes on your back, sometimes on your side, and sometimes on your front. When I was a little kid I rolled down a hill and broke my leg. [VERB preposition/adverb] They just rolled about on the floor punching each other like schoolboys. [VERB preposition/adverb] She rolled over and propped herself up on her elbows. [VERB preposition/adverb] 3. verb When vehicles roll along, they move along slowly. The lorry quietly rolled forward. [VERB preposition/adverb] Synonyms: trundle, go, move, pass 4. verb If a machine rolls, it is operating. He slipped and fell on an airplane gangway as the cameras rolled. [VERB] The newspaper presses are rolling in Pittsburgh again today. [VERB] 5. verb B2 If drops of liquid roll down a surface, they move quickly down it. She looked at Ginny and tears rolled down her cheeks. [V + down] 6. verb B2 If you roll something flexible into a cylinder or a ball, you form it into a cylinder or a ball by wrapping it several times around itself or by shaping it between your hands. He took off his sweater, rolled it into a pillow and lay down on the grass. [VERB noun + into] He rolled a cigarette. [VERB noun] Synonyms: wind, bind, wrap, twist Roll up means the same as roll. Stein rolled up the paper bag with the money inside. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 7. verb If you roll an area of grass, you push a heavy machine called a roller over it to make it flatter. His father used to tend and roll the pitch upon which Richards first learnt his skills. [VERB noun] Roll the new grass when the shoots are 3cm high. [VERB noun] 8. countable noun B2 A roll of paper, plastic, cloth, or wire is a long piece of it that has been wrapped many times around itself or around a tube. The photographers had already shot a dozen rolls of film. [+ of] ...a roll of blue insulated wire. Synonyms: reel, ball, bobbin, cylinder 9. See also toilet roll 10. verb If you roll up something such as a car window or a blind, you cause it to move upwards by turning a handle. If you roll it down, you cause it to move downwards by turning a handle. In mid-afternoon, shopkeepers began to roll down their shutters. [VERB noun with adverb] She rolled up the window and drove on. [VERB noun with adverb] He rolled his window down and gave the man the money. [VERB noun with adverb] 11. verb If you roll your eyes or if your eyes roll, they move round and upwards. People sometimes roll their eyes when they are frightened, bored, or annoyed. [written] People may roll their eyes and talk about overprotective, interfering grandmothers. [VERB noun] His eyes rolled and he sobbed. [VERB] 12. countable noun B1 A roll is a small piece of bread that is round or long and is made to be eaten by one person. Rolls can be eaten plain, with butter, or with a filling. He spread butter on a roll. 13. countable noun A roll of drums is a long, low, fairly loud sound made by drums. As the town clock struck two, they heard the roll of drums. [+ of] Synonyms: rumble, boom, drumming, roar 14. See also drum roll 15. countable noun A roll is an official list of people's names. ...the electoral roll. 16. See also rolling, rock and roll, sausage roll 17. on a roll phrase If someone is on a roll, they are having great success which seems likely to continue. [informal] I made a name for myself and I was on a roll, I couldn't see anything going wrong. 18. roll on sth phrase If you say roll on something, you mean that you would like it to come soon, because you are looking forward to it. [British, informal, feelings] Roll on the day someone develops an effective vaccine against malaria. 19. rolled into one phrase If something is several things rolled into one, it combines the main features or qualities of those things. Experts claimed that teachers had to be Einstein, Marie Curie and Linford Christie rolled into one to help children grasp the new national curriculum. This is our kitchen, sitting and dining room all rolled into one. 20. roll the pitch phrase If someone rolls the pitch, they prepare people for change that is coming, especially if it is likely to be unpopular. [British] He denied he was rolling the pitch for his successor. 21. to start the ball rolling phrase If you get the ball rolling, set the ball rolling, or start the ball rolling, you start something happening. He will try to get the ball rolling again on peace talks. I just want enough cash to start the ball rolling. 22. heads will roll phrase A2 If you say that heads will roll as a result of something bad that has happened, you mean that people will be punished for it, especially by losing their jobs. The group's problems have led to speculation that heads will roll. Phrasal verbs: roll back 1. phrasal verb To roll back a change or the power of something means to gradually reduce it or end it. The government taking advantage of the national mood to roll back environmental protection measures. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Most major political reforms of the past five years would be rolled back. [VERB PARTICLE noun (not pronoun)] 2. See also rollback 3. phrasal verb To roll back prices, taxes, or benefits means to reduce them. [mainly US] One provision of the law was to roll back taxes to the 1975 level. [VERB PARTICLE noun] roll in 1. phrasal verb [usually cont] If something such as money is rolling in, it is appearing or being received in large quantities. [informal] Don't forget, I have always kept the money rolling in. [VERB PARTICLE] 2. phrasal verb If someone rolls into a place or rolls in, they arrive in a casual way and often late. [mainly British] 'I've made you late.'—'No that's all right. I can roll in when I feel like it.' [VERB PARTICLE] The brothers usually roll into their studio around midday. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 3. phrasal verb When you talk about tanks or troops rolling into a place, you mean that they move into that place in order to take control. As tanks rolled into the camp, hundreds of homes were reduced to rubble. [VERB PARTICLE noun] A line of military trucks rolled into Rojban. [VERB PARTICLE noun] M-60 tanks roll in. [VERB PARTICLE] roll out phrasal verb To roll out a new product, process, plan, etc. is to introduce it. Which nations have been best at rolling out reliable testing? [VERB PARTICLE noun] Companies need to be sensitive about rolling out products across national boundaries. [VERB PARTICLE noun] The charity is in discussions with other local authorities about rolling the scheme out more widely. [VERB noun PARTICLE] roll up 1. phrasal verb If you roll up your sleeves or trouser legs, you fold the ends back several times, making them shorter. The jacket was too big for him so he rolled up the cuffs. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Walking in the surf, she had to roll her pants up to her knees. [VERB noun PARTICLE] 2. See also rolled-up 3. phrasal verb If people roll up somewhere, they arrive there, especially in large numbers, to see something interesting. [informal] Roll up, roll up, come and join The Greatest Show on Earth. [VERB PARTICLE] The first reporters rolled up to the laboratory within minutes. [VERB PARTICLE preposition/adverb] 4. See also roll [sense 6], rolled-up Idioms: heads roll said to mean that the people responsible or in positions of power when something goes wrong are punished, usually by losing their job or position The widely-held view is that heads should roll over the losses. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers roll out the red carpet to give someone a special welcome and treat them very well The museum staff rolled out the red carpet; although it was a Sunday, the deputy director came in especially to show us round. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers roll in the aisles to laugh so much that it is hard to stop It's all good knockabout stuff that has them rolling in the aisles. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers roll with the punches to not allow difficulties or criticism to discourage you or affect you badly He has impressed all sides by his ability to negotiate and willingness to roll with the punches. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers be on a roll to be in a situation where things are going very well for you, and you are making a lot of progress We're on a roll and we're winning, which gives the players that extra belief in themselves. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers roll up your sleeves to get ready to work hard, often as part of a group of people He was very much a team player, rolling up his sleeves and getting down to work. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: roll tightly Roll tightly to start with and use the paper to help you roll it up. Times, Sunday Times Top with the sunblush tomatoes and roll tightly. The Sun Add a good tbsp of seasoned breadcrumbs to each one, roll tightly and secure with a toothpick. Times, Sunday Times Fold in the sides and continue to roll tightly until sealed in the same way you make a spring roll or crispy duck pancake. Times, Sunday Times Roughly shape into a 20cm-long cylinder, then roll tightly in the cling film. The Sun The tears roll down his face. Times, Sunday Times Tears roll down his cheeks. The Star (South Africa) Hot, big tears roll down her face. Times, Sunday Times As he sews the feathers in, a long and painful process, tears roll down the angel's cheeks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Toward the end of the video, two tears roll down her face, one on each cheek. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Thunder rolls and a rainfall shower pours down jets of warm water and a fine spray - unless you hit the cold button for a short, sharp shock. The Sun Thunder rolls, and a dark shadow appears outside the tent. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As they make love, thunder rolls. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But the expected announcement of the results was delayed with suspicious observers questioning thousands of names on the official voter roll. The Sun The vote had been delayed for five years because of disputes over voter rolls. Mail and Guardian Grossly inaccurate voter rolls are an open invitation to fraud. Times, Sunday Times While traditional poll books are printed voter rolls, more recently electronic pollbooks have come into favor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Federal examiners had the authority to register voters, examine voter registration applications, and maintain voter rolls. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Once the waves roll in, though, it will be surrounded by sea. Times, Sunday Times But if you do have to wait a little, where better to sit back and watch the waves roll in? Times, Sunday Times These range from early installations (a wall coated with musty-smelling lichen, a line of long, low water tanks in which waves roll and slop) to new pieces (dangling kaleidoscopic spheres). Times, Sunday Times But the workaholic wasn't just watching the waves roll in. Times, Sunday Times As the waves roll over them, she faints in his arms. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 一卷, 翻滚 Japanese: 転がり, 転がる |
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