| 单词 | to |
| 释义 | 1. preposition and adverb uses2. used before the base form of a verb to preposition and adverb uses pronunciation note: Usually pronounced (tə ) before a consonant and (tu ) before a vowel, but pronounced (tuː ) when you are emphasizing it.In addition to the uses shown below, to is used in phrasal verbs such as 'see to' and 'come to'. It is also used with some verbs that have two objects in order to introduce the second object.1. preposition A1 You use to when indicating the place that someone or something visits, moves towards, or points at. Two friends and I drove to Florida during college spring break. Ramsay made a second visit to Italy. ...a five-day road and rail journey to Paris. She went to the window and looked out. He pointed to a chair, signalling for her to sit. 2. preposition A1 If you go to an event, you go where it is taking place. We went to a party at the leisure centre. He came to dinner. I do hope you'll be able to come to the wedding. Eliza accepted Charles' invitation to a house party. 3. preposition B1 If something is attached to something larger or fixed to it, the two things are joined together. There was a piece of cloth tied to the dog's collar. Many patients prefer hand-held shower heads rather than those fixed to the wall. Scrape off all the meat juices stuck to the bottom of the pan. 4. preposition B1 You use to when indicating the position of something. For example, if something is to your left, it is nearer your left side than your right side. Hemingway's studio is to the right. You will see the chapel on the hill to your left. Atlanta was only an hour's drive to the north. 5. preposition A2 When you give something to someone, they receive it. He picked up the knife and gave it to me. Firms should be allowed to offer jobs to the long-term unemployed at a lower wage. 6. preposition A2 You use to to indicate who or what an action or a feeling is directed towards. Marcus has been most unkind to me today. ...troops loyal to the government. I have had to pay for repairs to the house. 7. preposition B1 You use to with certain nouns and adjectives to show that a following noun is related to them. He is a witty man, and an inspiration to all of us. Money is not the answer to everything. She was very sympathetic to the problems of adult students. 8. preposition A2 If you say something to someone, you want that person to listen and understand what you are saying. I'm going to have to explain to them that I can't pay them. 9. preposition B2 You use to when indicating someone's reaction to something or their feelings about a situation or event. For example, if you say that something happens to someone's surprise you mean that they are surprised when it happens. To his surprise, the bedroom door was locked. He survived, to the amazement of surgeons. 10. preposition A2 You use to when indicating the person whose opinion you are stating. It was clear to me that he respected his boss. Everyone seemed to her to be amazingly kind. 11. preposition B1 You use to when indicating what something or someone is becoming, or the state or situation that they are progressing towards. The shouts changed to screams of terror. ...an old ranch house that has been converted to a nature centre. ...a return to active politics. Charles has been promoted to general sales and marketing manager. 12. preposition B1+ To can be used as a way of introducing the person or organization you are employed by, when you perform some service for them. She worked as a dresser to the Duchess of York for nine years. He was an official interpreter to the government of Nepal. 13. preposition A2 You use to to indicate that something happens until the time or amount mentioned is reached. The shop is open 9-6 from Monday to Friday. The company aimed to double foreign exports from 2012 to 2020. The annual rate of inflation has risen to its highest level for eight years. 14. preposition B2 You use to when indicating the last thing in a range of things, usually when you are giving two extreme examples of something. I read everything from fiction to history. ...mechanical toys and gadgets, from typewriters to toy cars. ...new orders for everything from computers to trucks. 15. preposition B2 If someone goes from place to place or from job to job, they go to several places, or work in several jobs, and spend only a short time in each one. Larry and Andy had drifted from place to place, worked at this and that. 16. to and fro phrase If someone moves to and fro, they move repeatedly from one place to another and back again, or from side to side. She stood up and began to pace to and fro. The boat was rocking gently to and fro in the water. 17. See also to-ing and fro-ing 18. preposition A1 You use to when you are stating a time which is less than thirty minutes before an hour. For example, if it is ' five to eight', it is five minutes before eight o'clock. At twenty to six I was waiting by the entrance to the station. At exactly five minutes to nine, Ann left her car and entered the building. 19. preposition B2 You use to when giving ratios and rates. ...engines that can run at 60 miles to the gallon. ...a mixture of one part milk to two parts water. 20. preposition You use to when indicating that two things happen at the same time. For example, if something is done to music, it is done at the same time as music is being played. Romeo left the stage, to enthusiastic applause. Amy woke up to the sound of her doorbell ringing. 'I've got an idea,' said Edward to a chorus of groans. 21. there's nothing to it convention If you say 'There's nothing to it', 'There's not much to it', or 'That's all there is to it', you are emphasizing how simple you think something is. [emphasis] Once they have tried growing orchids, they will see there is really nothing to it. She's going through a difficult time. That's all there is to it. 22. adverb [ADVERB after verb] If you push or shut a door to, you close it but may not shut it completely. He slipped out, pulling the door to. 23. See also according to to used before the base form of a verb pronunciation note: Pronounced (tə ) before a consonant and (tu ) before a vowel.1. [to inf] A2 You use to before the base form of a verb to form the to-infinitive. You use the to-infinitive after certain verbs, nouns, and adjectives, and after words such as 'how', 'which', and 'where'. The management wanted to know what I was doing there. She told ministers of her decision to resign. Trish was the first to see him. Nuclear plants are expensive to build, though cheap to operate. Darling! It's lovely to see you. She did not take the judge's advice about how to do her job. The Foreign Minister is to visit China. 2. [to inf] B1 You use to before the base form of a verb to indicate the purpose or intention of an action. ...using the experience of big companies to help small businesses. He was doing this to make me more relaxed. He is leaving tomorrow to play his first match. ...programs set up to save animals. To help provide essential nourishment, we've put together these nutritious drinks. 3. to order phrase If you do something to order, you do it whenever you are asked to do it. She now makes wonderful dried flower arrangements to order. Cars are stolen to order for clients. 4. [to inf] B2 You use to before the base form of a verb when you are commenting on a statement that you are making, for example when saying that you are being honest or brief, or that you are summing up or giving an example. I'm disappointed, to be honest. Well, to sum up, what is the message that you are trying to get across? 5. [to inf] You use to before the base form of a verb in exclamations when you are emphasizing a very strong emotion, such as a desire or wish, or a regret or disappointment. [emphasis] Oh, to think of his poor father, standing there helpless. But then to be let down like that, oh it's so unfair! 6. [to inf] B1+ You use to before the base form of a verb when indicating what situation follows a particular action. He made his way to the kitchen to find Francis cooking. From the garden you walk down to discover a large and beautiful lake. He awoke to find Charlie standing near the bed. 7. B1 You use to with 'too' and 'enough' in expressions like too much to and old enough to. At last he was old enough to drive. Translations: Chinese: 到, 用于动词不定式之前 Japanese: ･･･に, 不定詞の前に用いられる |
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