| 单词 | do |
| 释义 | do do (ALSO doh) /dəʊ/ aep /doʊ/ noun [S] ► F0 the first note of the sol-fa musical scale: » Would you sing me a do, please?Thesaurus+: ↑Notes of the musical scale do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ noun [C] (PLURAL dos) (HAIR) ► F0 US FOR HAIRDO(Cf. ↑hairdo)Thesaurus+: ↑HairstylesWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ noun [C] (PLURAL dos) (RULE) dos and don'ts► F0→ SEE AT DOS(Cf. ↑dos) do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ noun [C] (PLURAL dos) MAINLY UK INFORMAL (PARTY) ► F0 a party or other social event: » Colin's having a bit of a do for his 50th birthday.» It was one of those dos where nobody really knew each other.Thesaurus+: ↑Informal words for partiesWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ noun [C] (PLURAL dos) UK INFORMAL (TREATMENT) ► F0 a way of treating people: » There are no special privileges for the managers - we believe in fair dos all round (= equal treatment for everyone) in this company.» It's a poor do (= a bad/unfair situation) when a so-called developed country can't even provide homes for all its citizens.Thesaurus+: ↑Behaving, interacting and behaviourWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb (did, done) (CONNECTED) to do with► B2 connected with: » "Why did you want to talk to me?" "Well, it's to do with a complaint that's been made about your work."» "But I didn't have any money." "What has that got to do with it? You still shouldn't have taken my purse without asking me."» She's refused to have anything (more) to do with him since he was arrested for drinking and driving.» "I thought I should tell you I saw your son smoking today." "Mind your own business, would you? It has nothing to do with you what my son does!"Thesaurus+: ↑Linking and relating , ↑Regarding and concerning do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb (did, done) (HAPPEN) be doing INFORMAL► F0 to be happening: » This town is so boring in the evening - there's never anything doing.Thesaurus+: ↑Occurring and happeningWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb (did, done) (PERFORM) ↑Verb Endings for do A1 [T] to perform, take part in, or achieve something: » That was a really stupid thing to do.» Why were you sent home from school early? What have you done now?» What are you doing over the weekend?» The only thing we can do now is wait and see what happens.» You should be able to do it by yourself/on your own.» What have you done (= made happen) to her?» What (on earth) were you doing in the library (= why were you there) at two o'clock in the morning?» What are these toys doing here? (= Why are they here?)» What do you do (for a living)? (= What is your job?)» What can I do for you? (= How can I help you?)» What have you done with (= where have you put) my coat?» She just hasn't known what to do with herself (= how to keep herself busy) since she retired.Thesaurus+: ↑Acting and acts , ↑Dealing with things or peopledo sth about sthF0 to take action to deal with something: » It's a global problem - what can individuals do about it?Thesaurus+: ↑Acting and acts , ↑Dealing with things or peopledo well/badly by sb FORMALF0 to treat someone well or badly Thesaurus+: ↑Treating someone wellThesaurus+: ↑Treating people or animals badly , ↑Insults and abuse , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Violent or aggressiveWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo• • • Extra Examples:» The work that the students do during the year will count towards their final degrees.» My boss wants me to do a day-release course in computing.» She has to do a lot of driving in her job.» They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do.» I do a few stretches every morning to loosen up before I run. do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb (did, done) (TRAVEL) ↑Verb Endings for do F0 [T] to travel a particular distance or to travel at a particular speed: » It's an old car and it's done over 80,000 miles.» My new car does 50 miles to the gallon/30 km to the litre (= uses one gallon of fuel to travel 50 miles, or one litre to travel 30 km).» We were doing 150 (kilometres an hour) along the motorway.Thesaurus+: ↑TravellingF0 [T] to complete a journey: » We did the journey to Wales in five hours.Thesaurus+: ↑TravellingWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo• • • Extra Examples:» The new faster trains can do the journey inside two hours.» I could do that journey with my eyes shut.» My car only does about 60 mph, even when it's going flat out.» They did the last stage of their journey on foot.» We were doing 90mph, so that other car that passed us must have been really travelling! do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [I usually + adverb] (did, done) (MANAGE) ↑Verb Endings for do ► B1 to develop or continue with the stated amount of success: » How is Mary doing in her new job/school?» Both the new mother and her baby are doing very well.» Are your roses doing all right this year?» Many shops are doing badly because of the economic situation.» I did rather well when I traded in my car - they gave me a good price for it.» Alexa has done well for herself (= has achieved great personal success), getting such a highly paid job.→ SYNONYM MANAGE(Cf. ↑manage) (SUCCEED)Thesaurus+: ↑Coping and not coping , ↑Dealing with things or people , ↑Tolerating and enduringWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo• • • Extra Examples:» I wouldn't say she's rich, but she's doing all right.» You're doing really well - don't lose heart now.» I was doing really well with my diet, but I'm afraid I've let it slide recently.» The whole nation was force-fed government propaganda about how well the country was doing.» They're doing fantastically well this season. do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [I or T] (did, done) (ACT) ↑Verb Endings for do ► F0 to act or take action: » Stop arguing with me, Daryl, and do as you're told!» She told me not to ask any questions, just to do as she did.» "Was it wrong of me to go to the police?" "Oh no, I'm sure you did right/did the right thing."» You'd do well to take some professional advice on this matter.Thesaurus+: ↑Acting and acts , ↑Dealing with things or peopleWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo• • • Extra Examples:» Should the government do more to help young couples buy their own homes?» I wish you'd do something about your bedroom - it's a real mess.» He would never do anything to endanger the lives of his children.» Just do whatever you think fit - I'm sure you'll make the right decision.» I'm not happy with the situation but, you know, there isn't much I can do about it. do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [I or T] (did, done) (BE ACCEPTABLE) ↑Verb Endings for do ► C1 to be acceptable, suitable, or enough: » Will this room do or would you prefer one with a shower?» This kind of behaviour just won't do.» [+ to infinitive] It doesn't do to criticize your parents.» I haven't got any grapefruit juice, but I've got some orange juice. Will that do (you)?» "Is that enough potato, or would you like some more?" "That'll do (= be enough for) me, thanks."Thesaurus+: ↑Being suitable or unsuitableWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo• • • Extra Examples:» Have you got any ID? A driving licence or cheque card will do.» You don't need to dress up just to go to the pub - jeans and a T-shirt will do.» "Would you like the metal or plastic one?" "Either will do."» "More peas?" "No, that'll do, thank you."» That'll do nicely, thank you. do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [I or T] (did, done) (CLEAN/MAKE TIDY) ↑Verb Endings for do ► B1 to clean or tidy, or make something look attractive: » I want to do (= clean) the living room this afternoon.» I cooked the dinner so you can do (= wash) the dishes.» do your hair/make-up/nailsThesaurus+: ↑Cleaning and tidying places and thingsWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo• • • Extra Examples:» I'll do your washing for you this time, but I'm not going to make a practice of it.» Have you done the dishes?» I like the way you've had your hair done.» "I'll do the kitchen if you clean the car." "OK, it's a bargain."» Just put the dirty dishes in the washing-up bowl, and I'll do them later. do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [I] (did, done) (FINISH) ► F0 If you say that you have done with something or someone, or have done performing a particular action, you mean that you have finished what you were doing with something or someone, or what you were saying to someone, or that you have finished the action: » Have you done with those scissors yet?» Where are you going? I haven't done with you yet.» [+ -ing verb] I haven't done talking to you yet.Thesaurus+: ↑Abstaining and refrainingThesaurus+: ↑Causing something to end , ↑Coming to an end do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [T] (did, done) (ARRANGE) ↑Verb Endings for do ► F0 to arrange something: » You've done those flowers beautifully.» Can anyone here do (= tie) bow-ties?Thesaurus+: ↑Classifying and creating orderWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo• • • Extra Examples:» Where did you have your hair done?» Give me a couple of minutes while I do my hair.» Who did the flowers for the wedding? They're beautiful!» Now come on, you're old enough to do your own shoelaces, Carlo.» Who did your tie for you? It's not straight. do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [T] (did, done) (CAUSE TO HAVE) ↑Verb Endings for do ► F0 to provide or sell something, or to cause someone to have something: » There's a special offer on and they're doing three for the price of two.» Do you do travel insurance as well as flights?» The pub only does food at lunchtimes, not in the evenings.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplyingThesaurus+: ↑SellingWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo• • • Extra Examples:» They do really good food at that restaurant and it's not very expensive either.» They do really good grub in our local pub.» The shop round the corner does shoe repairs very cheaply.» The restaurant does a set lunch on Sundays.» They're doing a great deal on wine at the local supermarket. do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [T] (did, done) (COOK) ↑Verb Endings for do ► F0 to cook or prepare food: » Who's doing the food for your party?» [+ two objects] I'll do you some scrambled eggs.Thesaurus+: ↑Preparing food , ↑Preparing food using heatThesaurus+: ↑Providing and serving mealsWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo• • • Extra Examples:» I was thinking of doing a meal along the lines of that dinner I did for Annie and Dave.» I did mostly vegetarian food but put a couple of meat dishes out for the carnivores.» The fish was done to perfection.» I've just bought a deep-fat fryer for doing chips.» I did the dinner so you can do the dishes. do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [T] (did, done) (DEAL WITH) ↑Verb Endings for do ► A1 to deal with or be responsible for something: » Lucia is going to do the publicity for the school play.» If they ask any awkward questions, just let me do the talking.Thesaurus+: ↑Dealing with things or people , ↑Acting and acts , ↑Coping and not coping , ↑Tolerating and enduringWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo• • • Extra Examples:» I find it convenient to be able to do my banking by phone.» I've got enough work to do at the moment, without being given any more.» Why should I have to do all the cleaning? It's not fair!» "I'll do the cooking, " he offered.» It's a big garden, but we do all the gardening ourselves . do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [T] (did, done) (MAKE) ↑Verb Endings for do ► A2 to make, produce, or create something: » I can't come out tonight - I've got to do my history essay.» [+ two objects] Can you do me 20 photocopies of this report/do 20 photocopies of this report for me?Thesaurus+: ↑Creating and producing , ↑Inventing, designing and innovationWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo• • • Extra Examples:» He's upstairs doing his homework, believe it or not.» I've been doing some research on our family history and I've dug up some interesting information.» Please don't disturb Georgina - she's trying to do her homework.» In our third year at college everyone had to do a special project.» He's done some lovely watercolours. do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [T] (did, done) (PLAY) ↑Verb Endings for do ► F0 to perform a play or to play the part of a character: » The children are doing a play at the end of term.» She's done all the important Shakespearean roles apart from Lady Macbeth.» I hope she doesn't do a Helen (= do what Helen did) and get divorced six months after her wedding.Thesaurus+: ↑Acting, rehearsing and performingWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [T] (did, done) (SOLVE) ↑Verb Endings for do ► F0 to solve or find the answer to something: » to do a puzzle» I've never been able to do crosswords.Thesaurus+: ↑Solving and solutionsWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo• • • Extra Examples:» I do the Times crossword every morning.» When you finish doing the crossword, the solution is on the back page.» We spent all evening doing a 1000-piece jigsaw.» It rained for the entire holiday so they just stayed in and did jigsaws all week.» I remember how much I hated doing sums when I was at school. do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [T] (did, done) (STUDY) ↑Verb Endings for do ► A1 to study a subject: » Diane did anthropology at university.Thesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learningWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo• • • Extra Examples:» "What degree did you do at York?" "Geography."» Tim did a three-year course in linguistics at Newcastle.» She did English literature at St Andrews before going abroad to teach.» Richard did engineering at Manchester University.» This problem should be easy enough for someone who's done physics at A level. do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [T] (did, done) MAINLY UK INFORMAL (PUNISH) ↑Verb Endings for do ► F0 to punish someone: » If you mess with me again, I'll do you good and proper.» I got done (= stopped by the police) for speeding on my way home last night.Thesaurus+: ↑Punishing and punishments , ↑Punishing by causing pain , ↑Hitting and beatingWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [T] (did, done) INFORMAL (CHEAT) ↑Verb Endings for do ► F0 to cheat someone: » $50 for that old bike! You've been done!» He did me for a thousand quid for that car.Thesaurus+: ↑Cheating and tricking , ↑Plotting and trappingWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [T] (did, done) INFORMAL (PRISON) ↑Verb Endings for do ► F0 to spend time in prison: » He did three years for his part in the robbery.» If you're not careful you'll end up doing time again.Thesaurus+: ↑Putting people in prisonWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [T] (did, done) INFORMAL (STEAL) ↑Verb Endings for do ► F0 to enter a building illegally and steal from it: » Our house was done while we were away.Thesaurus+: ↑StealingWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [T] (did, done) INFORMAL (TAKE DRUG) ↑Verb Endings for do ► F0 to take an illegal drug: » How long have you been doing heroin?» I don't do drugs.Thesaurus+: ↑Drugs - general words , ↑Specific types of drugWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo do /də/ /du/ /duː/ /duː/ verb [T] (did, done) INFORMAL (VISIT) ↑Verb Endings for do ► F0 to visit the interesting places in a town or country, or to look around an interesting place: » We didn't manage to do Nice when we were in France.Thesaurus+: ↑VisitingWord Builder:–Nouns: doing, do–Adjectives: done, overdone, undone–Verbs: do, outdo, overdo, undo, redo do /də/ /du/ /duː/ auxiliary verb (did, done) (FOR QUESTIONS/NEGATIVES) ↑Verb Endings for do A1 used with another verb to form questions and negative sentences, including negative orders, and sometimes in affirmative sentences for reasons of style: » Where do you work?» Why did you do that?» Why don't we have lunch together on Friday?» Doesn't Matthew look old these days?» "Didn't you realize she was deaf?" "No I didn't."/"Of course I did."» Not only did I speak to her, I even got her autograph!» FORMAL Never did I hear such a terrible noise.» Don't (you) speak to me like that!» UK Don't let's argue about it (= let's not argue about it).» FORMAL So quietly did she speak (= she spoke so quietly) that I could scarcely hear her.» Little does he know (= he knows nothing about it), but we're flying to Geneva next weekend to celebrate his birthday.» "I want two chocolate bars and an ice cream." "Do you now/indeed? (= that is surprising or unreasonable)."A2 used instead of the main verb in questions that are added to the end of a sentence to check information: » You met him at our dinner party, didn't you?» You don't understand the question, do you?F0 used instead of the main verb in questions that are added to the end of a sentence as a way of expressing surprise: » So Susannah and Guy finally got married, did they?Thesaurus+: ↑Expressions of surprise• • • Extra Examples:» What sort of music do you like dancing to?» "And where do you think you're going?" demanded the police officer.» Please don't disturb Georgina when she's working.» How much do you earn, if you don't mind me asking?» Parking restrictions do not extend to disabled people. do /də/ /du/ /duː/ auxiliary verb (did, done) (TO AVOID REPEATING) ↑Verb Endings for do ► B1 used to avoid repeating a verb or verb phrase: » She runs much faster than he does.» Maria looks much healthier than she did.» "I don't like intense heat." "Nor/Neither do I."» "I hate intense heat." "So do I."» "You left your umbrella." "So I did. I'm becoming so forgetful these days."» "Would you mind tidying up the kitchen?" "I already have done."» "May I join you?" "Please do!"» "Who said that?" "I did."» "Tilly speaks fluent Japanese." "Does she really?"» "I thought I'd take a day off school today." "Oh no you don't (= I'm not going to let you do that)!"• • • Extra Examples:» I'm all for sexual equality, but I don't want my wife earning more than I do.» The government has failed to raise educational standards, despite its promise to do so.» Please don't get involved with him. You'll regret it if you do.» Don't mix up the bottles - you'll have to repeat the experiment if you do.» On average, people who don't smoke are healthier than people who do. do /də/ /du/ /duː/ auxiliary verb [+ infinitive without to] (did, done) (FOR EMPHASIS) ↑Verb Endings for do ► B2 used to give extra force to the main verb: » Do shut up, Georgia, and get on with your homework.» Do write and let me know how you're getting on.» "Can I buy stamps here?" "Well, we do sell them, but we haven't got any at the moment."» He cooks a lot does Alex. He does far more than me.• • • Extra Examples:» Although I cherish my children, I do allow them their independence.» I do like her - after all, she is my sister.» If you see James, do convey my apologies to him.» Oh darling, I do love you.» If ever you're in Cambridge, do give me a ring. |
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