| 单词 | fan |
| 释义 | fan (fæn ) Word forms: fans , fanning , fanned 1. countable noun [usually noun NOUN] A2 If you are a fan of someone or something, especially a famous person or a sport, you like them very much and are very interested in them. They are both ardent Elvis fans. As a boy he was a Manchester United fan. I am a great fan of rave music. [+ of] Synonyms: supporter, lover, follower, enthusiast 2. countable noun A fan is a flat object that you hold in your hand and wave in order to move the air and make yourself feel cooler. 3. verb If you fan yourself or your face when you are hot, you wave a fan or other flat object in order to make yourself feel cooler. She would have to wait in the truck, fanning herself with a piece of cardboard. [VERB pronoun-reflexive] Mo kept bringing me out refreshments and fanning me as it was that hot. [VERB noun] Synonyms: blow, cool, refresh, air-condition 4. countable noun B1+ A fan is a piece of electrical or mechanical equipment with blades that go round and round. It keeps a room or machine cool or gets rid of unpleasant smells. He cools himself in front of an electric fan. ...an extractor fan. Synonyms: blower, ventilator, air conditioner, vane 5. countable noun You can describe anything that has the shape of a wide ' V' with a curved part above it as a fan. ...its fan of tail feathers. ...a conservatory with an ornate fan-shaped roof. 6. verb If you fan a fire, you wave something flat next to it in order to make it burn more strongly. If a wind fans a fire, it blows on it and makes it burn more strongly. Kneeling in front of the open hearth, Maria was fanning the smoldering fire. [VERB noun] During the afternoon, hot winds fan the flames. [VERB noun] 7. verb If someone fans an emotion such as fear, hatred, or passion, they deliberately do things to make people feel the emotion more strongly. He said students were fanning social unrest with their violent protests. [VERB noun] ...economic problems which often fan hatred. [VERB noun] Synonyms: stimulate, increase, excite, provoke 8. to fan the flames phrase If someone or something fans the flames of a situation or feeling, usually a bad one, they make it more intense or extreme in some way. He accused the Tories of 'fanning the flames of extremism'. 9. the shit hit the fan phrase If someone says that the shit hit the fan, they mean that there was suddenly a lot of trouble or angry arguments. [informal, rude] Phrasal verbs: fan out 1. phrasal verb If a group of people or things fan out, they move forwards away from a particular point in different directions. The main body of British, American, and French troops had fanned out to the west. [VERB PARTICLE] We fanned out from the farmhouse in twos and threes. [VERB PARTICLE] 2. ergative phrasal verb If something fans out, or if you fan it out, it spreads out or opens out into the shape of a circle or half circle. She suddenly raised her arms and spun, so the dress's full skirt fanned out in a bright circle. [VERB PARTICLE] Korontzis picked up his hand slowly and fanned out the cards one by one. [VERB PARTICLE noun (not pronoun)] Idioms: fan the flames to make a bad situation worse Conservative television and radio have fanned the flames of discontent. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: die-hard fan Do you not worry you're going to lose some of your die-hard fans? The Sun (2006) The new cast will have to put some work in winning over die-hard fans who grew accustomed to the old faces. The Sun (2010) His die-hard fans have naturally accused his many critics of having a collective sense of humour failure. Times, Sunday Times (2015) United's disgruntled fans have clearly run out of patience with the board and players. The Sun (2011) His absence led to howls of outrage from disgruntled fans. The Sun (2015) The road to Olympic hosting glory is often littered with complaints, and none so loud as a disgruntled fan who cannot get a ticket. Times, Sunday Times (2010) There's nothing here to fan the fire of green fury, there's nothing to make you feel guilty. Times, Sunday Times Storm winds fan the fire, causing it to spread more quickly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This no doubt helped to fan the fire. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The winds fan the fires making them very difficult to fight. Times, Sunday Times Dry weather and winds had fanned the fires this year, and there might have been 'criminal burnings', he added. Times, Sunday Times Owners, managers and players make their fortunes from fan loyalty but must ply their trade upon the altar of fans' fickleness. Times, Sunday Times Fan loyalty has never been so lucrative. Times, Sunday Times Despite fan loyalty, the show was ultimately canceled after 13 episodes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, fan loyalty continues even if the team that the fan supports continues to perform poorly year after year. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Fan loyalty was fierce and at times erupted into sports riots. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I was a very fanatical fan. The Sun Carmen has been around for a while, and has a fanatical fan base. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He denied the charges and labeled her a fanatical fan. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It's tough watching those same fanatical fans having to endure difficult times over the last few years. The Sun The character was named for the fanatical fans of the team. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I'm an avid football fan and try to attend all his games. The Sun (2010) What on earth did he think he was doing passing on what should have been classified information to a football fan he met on the London Underground? The Sun (2012) He is not a diehard football fan. Times, Sunday Times (2006) A diehard football fan drove 730 miles last weekend to watch his two beloved teams. Times, Sunday Times (2013) What golf fan wouldn't look forward to that? Globe and Mail I mean everybody who's a golf fan loves it. The Sun Players love the atmosphere and it's different because a lot of the people there are not golf fans. Times,Sunday Times There's also a pony and horseriding school, plus an 18-hole course for golf fans. The Sun Not all will necessarily satisfy golf fans, however. Times, Sunday Times It's a massive club with great fans. The Sun (2011) Her son, she said, was a great fan of my work and he was bitterly disappointed that they were unable to secure one of my postcards. Times, Sunday Times (2008) I have to admit I wasn't a great fan but I do think the changes have improved things. The Sun (2011) The hardcore fans loved it. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This game is a tactical treat for the hardcore boxing fan. Times, Sunday Times (2009) But hardcore fans are furious that she appears to have suddenly disappeared from YouTube's official list. The Sun (2008) You can imagine the frustration of any hockey fan. Globe and Mail Interest in the games extends well beyond the hard-core hockey fan. Globe and Mail During this period he was an avid hockey fan who sometimes watched games even while broadcasting. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This would make the channel a must-see for hockey fans. Globe and Mail Hockey fans want fast, exciting action with the odd fisticuffs. Globe and Mail West Ham have a huge fan base with expectations to match. The Sun (2012) I've also become a huge fan of women's beach volleyball. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The former prison officer is a huge fan of her local football team. The Sun (2014) There was even a riot, as trad jazz fans battled the modernists. Times, Sunday Times A must for jazz fans, the archive holds a series of talks and live performances over the weekend. Times, Sunday Times Hard-core jazz fans were well catered for by the long-established balance between international stars, rising talents and new commissions. Times, Sunday Times One wonders amidst all the testimonials from jazz fans about the writer's greatness whether professional success came at the cost of personal isolation. Christianity Today Everyone mostly came to hear us play, even though they weren't all jazz fans. Times, Sunday Times He is a keen fan of Leicester Tigers rugby club. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Mr Green was a father of two and a keen basketball fan. Times, Sunday Times (2015) I'm a keen fan and he's been a very big part of my life since I was 17, when I became an Elvis impersonator in India. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He lives in Portsmouth and is a lifelong fan of the city's football club. Times, Sunday Times (2012) A lifelong fan of the show, he throws himself into this opening episode with relish. Times, Sunday Times (2014) As a lifelong jazz fan he said yesterday: 'I still don't like it'. Times, Sunday Times (2006) And their third defeat in a row brought a chorus of boos from long-suffering home fans. The Sun (2013) Why not offer 10 tickets to entice long-suffering fans to turn up? Times, Sunday Times (2014) The long-suffering fans could have been forgiven for thinking they had seen it all before. The Sun (2016) The tricks, which longtime fans will have seen before, give structure to the comedy. Times, Sunday Times Longtime fans who had come to hear the 63-year-old's dextrous, show-off solos and watch his flamboyant, fast-paced fretwork had plenty to applaud. Times, Sunday Times It's a comprehensive primer for newcomers, with plenty of anecdotal gems and rare footage for longtime fans. Times, Sunday Times The departure from their pop formula alienated longtime fans. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I hope this brief introductory period will be fun for longtime fans as well. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Whether it appeals to his loyal fan base - who loved the controversial pilot - remains to be seen. The Sun (2013) And it has won a loyal fan base. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Cornwall is well loved and has a loyal fan base. Times, Sunday Times (2014) They also have a large and loyal fan base. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We have a very loyal fan base and they weren't getting what they paid for. The Sun (2016) She loves me being in the show, because she's a massive fan. The Sun (2012) He's a massive rap fan. The Sun (2012) She's a massive fan of the band and asked her dad to pull some strings. The Sun (2012) As a huge music fan it was a bit of a dream come true for him and great fun. The Sun (2016) There were not that many big pay days and you needed to be a music fan to recognise those haggard features. The Sun (2015) Essential viewing for any pop music fan. The Sun (2012) It's a musical theme park and a must-try for any music fan. Times, Sunday Times (2013) But the obsessed fan then turned up out of the blue at her mansion home. The Sun The singer features in a scene about an obsessed fan who thinks he can 'hear' her through walls. The Sun It comes days after a different obsessed fan was arrested for scaling a wall at the same home. The Sun Most definitions also required a strong community aspect, such as obsessed fans or ritualistic behavior. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A number of obsessive fans would turn up at her house. The Sun (2013) He added the show has landed him with a lot of obsessive fans. The Sun (2012) These are their names for obsessive fans who devote their lives to their favourite pop stars. The Sun (2013) There was a passionate fan who carved my face into a pumpkin, which was slightly concerning. The Sun He was a passionate fan of the arts, opera music, history and literature. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The club has a large and very passionate fan base. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Passionate fans will do what they can to give their team a little edge. Times, Sunday Times We wouldn't simply have to get the better of the players, we'd have to conquer everyone, from the tea lady and kitman, to those incredibly passionate fans. The Sun This was actually a reasonable decision, even if it didn't please fans. Times, Sunday Times Overall, an effort that will please fans but maybe not win many new admirers. The Sun It's a different way to explore and should please fans. The Sun It's not perfect, but this will please fans of cultist and extreme comedies. Times, Sunday Times He sanctioned a 50million summer spending spree to please fans. The Sun EVERY race fan dreams of yelling: 'I gotta horse! The Sun (2010) What a weekend to be a British bike racing fan. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The reaction from rugby fans was one of predictable disgust. Times, Sunday Times (2015) In his leisure time he was a keen walker and rugby fan. Times, Sunday Times (2013) I have no idea whether they are rugby fans. Mail and Guardian (2010) It's inspiring and challenging, with magnificent pictures, which makes it a perfect gift for a soccer fan. ST I've not been much of a soccer fan. Times, Sunday Times A keen soccer fan, he played as an amateur. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The new plan involves operating a train service geared to transporting soccer fans. ST Soccer fans are assured of clean ablution and shower facilities. ST Now the awards move around the country and take place in front of several thousand fortunate sports fans. Times, Sunday Times Traffic flow has tumbled 17 per cent — and sports fans have been turning to trains in record numbers. The Sun For sports fans, 1979 was a special year. Times, Sunday Times Or if you are single, that could change in a heartbeat where sports fans socialise. The Sun Moves to let some sports fans back to top events were binned. The Sun I'm looking forward to seeing all my incredible and supportive fans, and play new music for them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He filled the liner notes of the album with the names of several supportive fans who had purchased his music. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The three were highly supportive fans of the comedy genre, though they decided not to do such a film as they felt a feature-length yuck fest just didn't compute. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The teenage fan was charged after spending the night in custody. The Sun The date was rushed forward to meet demand from her frenzied teenage fans and peers. Times, Sunday Times Her teenage fans and big corporate sponsors all cut their ties. Times, Sunday Times But, by the look of the teenage fans already following the guys, they have a big future in the pop industry. The Sun And across the nation 'all-age' club nights or afternoons - putting on mostly teenage bands for teenage fans - are spreading like wildfire. Times, Sunday Times She's not a tennis fan; she clearly doesn't like or understand the game; it's been the worst week of her royalling life. Times, Sunday Times On tennis fan sites there have been calls for him to take up blogging full-time. Times, Sunday Times A brilliant chess player and keen tennis fan, he was engaged to be married. Times, Sunday Times In addition, we know what tennis fans are like. Times, Sunday Times The oversized orb, in yellow or pink, has long since replaced the autograph book as the tennis fan's signature-holder of choice. Times, Sunday Times Hook's arrival at fly-half will thrill fans and if their pack show some gumption, last season's failings will be forgotten. The Sun The stars of tomorrow will emerge from the dugout to thrill fans who live on a diet of pulsating football that the league offers. Times, Sunday Times And, in doing so, they create scenes that thrill fans worldwide. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It followed up by celebrating its first birthday, and rounded off a stunning hat-trick, to the delight of fans, by announcing a huge new update. The Sun He was unstoppable, firing 53 clean winners, to the delight of fans in the crowd dressed for a party as matadors and flamenco dancers. Times, Sunday Times Not wanting to disappoint fans, the band setup their gear on the corner outside the venue and played a mini-set to the delight of fans. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 迷, 给…扇风 Japanese: 扇風機, あおぐ |
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