| 单词 | like |
| 释义 | preposition | verb | noun | conjunction | adverb | adjective likelike1 /laɪk/ ●●● S1 W1 preposition 1SIMILAR similar in some way to something else: The lamp was round, like a ball. You two are behaving like children.look/sound/taste/smell like something Ken looks like his brother. This candy tastes like peppermint. I have some shoes just like yours (=exactly like yours). A new paint job made the car look like new. She looks nothing like her sister (=they are not similar at all). Is your new job anything like (=used in questions and negative statements to compare things) your old one?2SUCH AS informal such as or for example: Fruits like oranges and kiwis have lots of vitamin C. They make purses and wallets and things like that.3TYPICAL typical of a particular person: it’s not like somebody to do something It’s not like Emily to lie. It’s just like (=it’s very typical of) her to leave me here by myself.4like this/so spoken said when you are showing someone how to do something: Cut the paper diagonally, like this.5what is somebody/something like? used when asking someone to describe or give an opinion about a person or thing: What’s the new teacher like? What’s it like living in Spain?6something like a)not much more or less than a particular amount SYN about, roughly: The project will take us something like three weeks. b)used in comparisons to say that one thing is fairly similar to another: The animal looks something like a gopher.7more like used when giving an amount or number that you think is more correct than one that has been mentioned: Brian said he’ll be here at 7, but it’ll probably be more like 8 or 9.8there’s nothing like spoken used to say that something is the best: There’s nothing like Mom’s chicken soup.9that’s more like it spoken used to tell someone that what he or she is doing or suggesting is more satisfactory than what he or she did or suggested before: “I said 400, but I meant 200.” “Oh OK, that’s more like it.”[Origin: 1300–1400 Old English gelic] preposition | verb | noun | conjunction | adverb | adjective likelike2 ●●● S1 W1 verb [transitive not usually in progressive] 1LIKE something to enjoy something or think that it is nice or good OPP dislike: I like your new car. My daughter doesn’t like peas.like doing something My mother likes working in her vegetable garden.like to do something I like to go mountain biking on the weekends.like something about somebody/something She’s very independent – I like that about her. I like the blue one best (=prefer it). Linda doesn’t like it when we talk about politics. How do you like living in London? I don’t think I’ll ever get to like flying.like the idea/thought of (doing) something Paul doesn’t like the idea of borrowing money. I like the way (=I think it is good that) everyone’s ideas are listened to.► see thesaurus at enjoy2LIKE somebody to think that someone is nice or enjoy being with someone: You should meet my brother. You’ll like him.3PREFER to prefer that something is done in one particular way: How do you like your steak cooked?like to do something I like to put lots of ketchup on my fries.4THINK something IS GOOD TO DO to think that it is good to do something so that you do it regularly or so that you want other people to do it regularly: like to do something I like to try to eat well and keep myself healthy.like somebody to do something They like their children to be involved in sports.5not like to do something (also not like doing something) to not want to do something because you do not feel it is polite, fair, nice, etc.: I don’t like calling her at work.SPOKEN PHRASES6would you like...? (also how would you/he etc. like...?) used to ask someone if he or she wants something: Would you like a glass of wine?would you like to do something? How would you like to go shopping with me?would you like somebody to do something? Would you like me to babysit for you?7would like used to express politely what you want to happen or do: I’d like a vanilla milkshake.would like to do something I’d like to know how much it’ll cost.would like somebody to do something Grandma would like you to be there if you can.would like (to have) something done I’d like to have the report finished by tomorrow.would like it if I’d like it if you could stay a little longer.8if you’d like (also if you like) a)used to suggest or offer something politely: If you’d like, I’ll do the dishes. b)used to agree to something politely, even if it is not what you want yourself: “Can we have spaghetti tonight?” “If you’d like.”9whatever/anything etc. you like whatever you want: You can wear whatever you like.10how would you like...? used to try to make someone feel sympathy for another person who is having trouble, by asking someone to imagine having the same trouble: How would you like it if someone made fun of you?how would you like somebody doing something? How would you like your boss calling you an idiot?11how do you like that? said when you are annoyed by something that just happened, or that you just heard about: Well, how do you like that? He didn’t even say thank you.12(whether you) like it or not used to emphasize that something bad is true or will happen and cannot be changed: You’re going to the dentist, whether you like it or not.13I’d like to see somebody do something used to say that you do not believe someone can do something: I’d like to see you run that fast.14I’d like to think/believe (that) a)used to say that you wish or hope something is true, when you are not sure that it is: I’d like to believe that he’s telling the truth. b)used to say that you think you do something well, especially when you want to be modest: I’d like to think I know a little about airplanes.15like it or lump it used to say that someone must accept a situation or decision that he or does not like because it cannot be changed[Origin: Old English lician] preposition | verb | noun | conjunction | adverb | adjective likelike3 ●●○ S1 noun 1likes and dislikes all the things you like and do not like: Don’t let your personal likes and dislikes get in the way of the job.2and the like and similar things: gold chains, bracelets, rings, and the like3the like(s) of somebody/something (also somebody’s/something’s like) something similar to someone or to a particular person or thing, or of equal importance or value: Our country enjoys wealth the likes of which no civilization has ever seen. Arlins is a lying politician, and we have seen his like before.4the likes of him/her/us etc. spoken a)used to talk about someone you do not like: I’d never vote for the likes of him! b)used to talk about people of a particular type or social class: Those expensive restaurants with fancy food aren’t for the likes of us. preposition | verb | noun | conjunction | adverb | adjective likelike4 ●●● S1 conjunction spoken informal 1as if: He acted like he owned the place.2like I say/said used when you are repeating something that you have already said: Like I said, I really appreciate your help.3it’s not like used to say that something definitely is not true: It’s not like he’s an expert.4in the same way as: Don’t let him treat you like Jim treated you. preposition | verb | noun | conjunction | adverb | adjective likelike5 ●●○ adverb spoken nonstandard 1I’m/he’s/she’s like... a)used in order to tell someone the exact words someone used: I asked him if he thought Liz was cute, and he’s like, yeah, definitely. b)used to describe an event, feeling, or person, when it is difficult to describe or when you use a noise instead of a word: We were like, oh no (=we realized something was wrong)!2said when you do not know what to say, or you cannot be exact: Do you think you could, like, not tell anyone what happened?3said in order to give an example: That is a scary intersection. Like yesterday I saw two cars go straight through a red light. preposition | verb | noun | conjunction | adverb | adjective likelike6 adjective [only before noun] formal similar in some way: I glad we’re of like minds about the project.► see thesaurus at similar |
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