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单词 process
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noun | verb | verb
processprocess1 /ˈprɑsɛs, ˈproʊ-/ ●●● S1 W1 AWL noun [countable] Etymology
ETYMOLOGYprocess1
Origin: 1300-1400 Old French proces, from Latin processus, from procedere; ➔ PROCEED
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2verbs
 After the hurricane, residents began the slow process of rebuilding the town.
(also undergo a process formal) A lot of companies are going through a process of change. The system underwent a process of gradual change.
(also be involved in a process/participate in a process formal) We want voters to actively participate in the political process.
 Stretch your left arm over the top of your head and then repeat the process with your right arm.
 It takes several months to complete the application process.
 The new techniques should improve the existing process.
 In order to speed up the process, we submitted plans in advance.
 Cosmetic surgery doesn’t slow down the aging process, it just makes you look younger.
(=make it simpler and more effective) A team of consultants advised us on how to streamline our manufacturing process.
adjectives/nouns + process
 Collecting the data is a slow process.
 Recovery after surgery can be a long and painful process.
 The cookies are then packed into boxes, which is the only time in the entire process when they are touched by human hands.
 Forming relationships is a gradual process that takes time.
 Getting a visa can be a complex process.
 The company had to go through the painful process of cutting jobs.
 A decision will be made only after a formal consultation process.
 The air is cleansed of carbon dioxide in a three-step process.
 These changes are part of the natural process of evolution.
 The campaign is all part of the political process.
 There was frustration with a lack of progress in the Middle East peace process.
 Students should be actively involved in the learning process.
 Each employee goes through an assessment process that allows managers to see what training is needed.
(=through which an upsetting situation improves) We hope that the apology will allow the healing process to begin.
 The design process begins on a computer.
 Not all staff members can participate in the decision-making process.
 Candidates attend an interview as part of the company’s selection process.
 The plan was accepted after a careful review process.
(=the process of producing new ideas or things) The book explains the painter’s creative process. As both writer and director, she is involved in the whole creative process of staging the play.
 The program examined the mental processes involved in making decisions.
(=taking a lot of time and effort) Making rugs by hand is a laborious process.
1DEVELOPMENTS science a series of things that happen naturally and result in gradual change:  The aging process is natural and unavoidable. Listening is an important part of the learning process.2ACTIONS a series of actions that someone takes in order to achieve a particular result:  Some rebel groups oppose the peace process. The American political process can be confusing to foreigners.a process of (doing) something It’s time to start the process of applying to colleges.a process for (doing) something The airline has tried to improve the process for checking in passengers. Making the cheese was a slow process. What’s the next step in the process?3be in the process of doing something to have started doing something and not yet be finished:  Our office is in the process of upgrading all the computers.4(a/the) process of elimination a way of discovering the cause of something, a right answer, or the truth by carefully examining each possibility until only the correct one is left:  I solved the problem by a process of elimination.5in the process while you are doing something or while something is happening:  I spilled the coffee, burning myself in the process.6INDUSTRY a system or a treatment of materials that is used to produce goods:  The recycled glass is turned into other products through an industrial process.7LAW law a legal case, considered as a series of actions → see also due processCOLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2verbsbegin/start a process After the hurricane, residents began the slow process of rebuilding the town.go through a process (also undergo a process formal) A lot of companies are going through a process of change. The system underwent a process of gradual change.take part in a process (also be involved in a process/participate in a process formal) We want voters to actively participate in the political process.repeat a process Stretch your left arm over the top of your head and then repeat the process with your right arm.complete/finish a process It takes several months to complete the application process.improve a process The new techniques should improve the existing process.speed up a process In order to speed up the process, we submitted plans in advance.slow down a process Cosmetic surgery doesn’t slow down the aging process, it just makes you look younger.streamline/facilitate a process (=make it simpler and more effective) A team of consultants advised us on how to streamline our manufacturing process.adjectives/nouns + processa slow process Collecting the data is a slow process.a long/lengthy process Recovery after surgery can be a long and painful process.the whole/entire process The cookies are then packed into boxes, which is the only time in the entire process when they are touched by human hands.a gradual process Forming relationships is a gradual process that takes time.a complex/complicated process Getting a visa can be a complex process.a painful process The company had to go through the painful process of cutting jobs.a formal process A decision will be made only after a formal consultation process.a two-step/five-step etc. process The air is cleansed of carbon dioxide in a three-step process.a natural process These changes are part of the natural process of evolution.the political/democratic process The campaign is all part of the political process.the peace process There was frustration with a lack of progress in the Middle East peace process.the learning process Students should be actively involved in the learning process.the assessment/evaluation process Each employee goes through an assessment process that allows managers to see what training is needed.the healing process (=through which an upsetting situation improves) We hope that the apology will allow the healing process to begin.the design/planning process The design process begins on a computer.the decision-making process Not all staff members can participate in the decision-making process.the selection process Candidates attend an interview as part of the company’s selection process.a review process The plan was accepted after a careful review process.the creative process (=the process of producing new ideas or things) The book explains the painter’s creative process. As both writer and director, she is involved in the whole creative process of staging the play.a mental process The program examined the mental processes involved in making decisions.a laborious process (=taking a lot of time and effort) Making rugs by hand is a laborious process.
noun | verb | verb
processprocess2 ●●● S3 W3 AWL verb [transitive] Verb Table
VERB TABLE
process
Simple Form
PresentI, you, we, theyprocess
he, she, itprocesses
PastI, you, he, she, it, we, theyprocessed
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave processed
he, she, ithas processed
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad processed
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill process
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have processed
Continuous Form
PresentIam processing
he, she, itis processing
you, we, theyare processing
PastI, he, she, itwas processing
you, we, theywere processing
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave been processing
he, she, ithas been processing
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad been processing
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill be processing
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have been processing
1to make food, materials, or goods ready to be used or sold, for example by preserving or improving them in some way:  The fish is processed and canned on the factory ship.2to deal with an official document, request, etc. in an official way:  The bank is processing your loan application.3to print a picture from a photographic film4to deal with information using a computer → see also data processing
noun | verb | verb
processprocess3 /prəˈsɛs/ verb [intransitive always + adv./prep.] formal Verb Table
VERB TABLE
process
Simple Form
PresentI, you, we, theyprocess
he, she, itprocesses
PastI, you, he, she, it, we, theyprocessed
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave processed
he, she, ithas processed
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad processed
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill process
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have processed
Continuous Form
PresentIam processing
he, she, itis processing
you, we, theyare processing
PastI, he, she, itwas processing
you, we, theywere processing
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave been processing
he, she, ithas been processing
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad been processing
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill be processing
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have been processing
 to walk or move along in a very slow and serious way, especially as part of a group
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