| 单词 | way |
| 释义 | way —way /ˈweɪ/ noun (MANNER) C1 [S] the manner in which someone behaves or thinks, or in which something happens: » Don't be alarmed - it's just his way.» He looked at me in a sinister way.» It's amazing the way she manages to stay so calm.» The way he was shouting, you'd have thought he was badly hurt.» To my way of thinking, they shouldn't be building so many roads.» It's always the way at work - either I've got nothing to do or I'm rushed off my feet!Thesaurus+: ↑Ways of achieving thingsways [plural]F0 types of behaviour: » Over the years we've got used to his funny little ways.Thesaurus+: ↑Behaving, interacting and behaviourWord Builder:–Nouns: subway, way–Adverbs: midway• • • Extra Examples:» He tends to copy his brother in the way he dresses.» The way we waste this planet's resources is criminal.» He wandered around, clearing up in a desultory way.» "That'll be five pounds, dear", he said in an irritatingly familiar way.» I admire her forthright way of dealing with people.Common mistake: way! Remember: to talk about an action that produces the result you want, use way to do sth or way of doing sth:» What is the best way to send a parcel?» What is the best way of sending a parcel?! After a possessive, don't say 'way to do sth', say way of doing sth:» It was his way of telling me he was proud of me.! If you are using a noun to talk about how something is achieved, don't say 'way of', say means/method of:✗ way of communication/transport.» means of communication/transport.Common mistake: way! To talk about a method for doing something, don't say 'way how', just say way:✗ We must find a way how to reduce queues.» We must find a way to reduce queues.noun (ROUTE) A2 [C] a route, direction, or path: » Do you know the way to the train station?» I've only been living in Madrid for a couple of weeks so I don't really know my way around it yet.» We'll have to stop for fuel on the way to the airport.» Can you find your own way out of the building?» It's getting late - we should make our way (= go) home soon.» He elbowed/pushed his way (= hit/pushed people so that he could go past them) to the front of the crowd.» The coach stopped for us to eat lunch but within half an hour we were on our way/under way (= travelling) again.» There's no way through the centre of town in a vehicle - it's for pedestrians only.» You'll have to go by way of (= travel through) Copenhagen if you want to go to Southern Sweden from here.» Many people have lost their way (= become lost) in the forest.» Only a local person could find their way through the maze of narrow streets.Thesaurus+: ↑Routes and roads in generalmake your wayB2 to travel or move to a place: » We slowly made our way down the river.» It's getting late - we should make our way home soon.B1 [C] used to talk about the direction in which something is facing: » "Which way does the room face?" "North."» Which way up should this box be? (= Which side should be on top?)» The numbers are the wrong way round - it should be 71, not 17.Thesaurus+: ↑General location and orientationthe other way round/aroundB2 happening in the opposite way: » I thought the older people would be more offended than the young people, but it was the other way round.WayF0 used in the names of some roads: » Our offices are at 17 King's Way.Thesaurus+: ↑Urban and residential streetsWord Builder:–Nouns: subway, way–Adverbs: midway• • • Extra Examples:» I popped into the grocer's on the way home from work to get some cheese.» The children will be here soon - you'd better put that plate out of harm's way.» Which way are you headed?» It is arguable which way is quicker.» He put the wheel on the right/wrong way around.Common mistake: way! Remember: to talk about an action that produces the result you want, use way to do sth or way of doing sth:» What is the best way to send a parcel?» What is the best way of sending a parcel?! After a possessive, don't say 'way to do sth', say way of doing sth:» It was his way of telling me he was proud of me.! If you are using a noun to talk about how something is achieved, don't say 'way of', say means/method of:✗ way of communication/transport.» means of communication/transport.Common mistake: way! To talk about a method for doing something, don't say 'way how', just say way:✗ We must find a way how to reduce queues.» We must find a way to reduce queues.noun [C or U] (POSSIBILITY) ► B1 a particular choice, opinion, belief, or action, especially from among several possibilities: » I like the way you've had your hair done.» In some/many ways it would be better if we met on Monday rather than Wednesday.» In a way (= partly), I would prefer it if they didn't come because it would mean extra work.» He might have to resign or he might be demoted, but either way, his career is effectively over.» They don't write songs the way (= as) they used to.Thesaurus+: ↑Ways of achieving thingsWord Builder:–Nouns: subway, way–Adverbs: midway• • • Extra Examples:» I like the way he just assumes we'll listen to him when he doesn't take in a word anyone else says!» One way to get rich is to marry money.» Racism is in some ways just a fear of the unknown.» In what way did this influence your decision?» There's no way she's going to agree to that.Common mistake: way! Remember: to talk about an action that produces the result you want, use way to do sth or way of doing sth:» What is the best way to send a parcel?» What is the best way of sending a parcel?! After a possessive, don't say 'way to do sth', say way of doing sth:» It was his way of telling me he was proud of me.! If you are using a noun to talk about how something is achieved, don't say 'way of', say means/method of:✗ way of communication/transport.» means of communication/transport.Common mistake: way! To talk about a method for doing something, don't say 'way how', just say way:✗ We must find a way how to reduce queues.» We must find a way to reduce queues.noun [C] (METHOD) ► A2 an action that can produce the result you want; a method: » There are many ways of solving the problem.» [+ to infinitive] That's not the way to do it - let me show you.» That method hasn't worked, so let's try your way.Thesaurus+: ↑Ways of achieving thingsWord Builder:–Nouns: subway, way–Adverbs: midway• • • Extra Examples:» There are many ways of tackling this problem.» He found calorie-counting the best way of losing weight.» One way to get rich is to marry money.» We must find ways of keeping our expenditure in check.» Drug smugglers constantly use their ingenuity to find new ways of getting drugs into a country.Common mistake: way! Remember: to talk about an action that produces the result you want, use way to do sth or way of doing sth:» What is the best way to send a parcel?» What is the best way of sending a parcel?! After a possessive, don't say 'way to do sth', say way of doing sth:» It was his way of telling me he was proud of me.! If you are using a noun to talk about how something is achieved, don't say 'way of', say means/method of:✗ way of communication/transport.» means of communication/transport.Common mistake: way! To talk about a method for doing something, don't say 'way how', just say way:✗ We must find a way how to reduce queues.» We must find a way to reduce queues.noun [S] (US ways) (DISTANCE) ► B1 distance or a period of time: » We walked a long way yesterday.» The holidays seem like they're a long way off.» FIGURATIVE There were people of every political belief at university, ranging all the way from communists to fascists.» US They still have a ways to go.Word Builder:–Nouns: subway, way–Adverbs: midway• • • Extra Examples:» We have an idea to develop a talking book, but a marketable product is a long way down the road.» Are we anywhere near finishing yet or is there still some way to go?» It's a heck of a long way to the nearest shop from here.» We're still a long way from the station.» Scientists say that a cure for the disease is still a long way off.Common mistake: way! Remember: to talk about an action that produces the result you want, use way to do sth or way of doing sth:» What is the best way to send a parcel?» What is the best way of sending a parcel?! After a possessive, don't say 'way to do sth', say way of doing sth:» It was his way of telling me he was proud of me.! If you are using a noun to talk about how something is achieved, don't say 'way of', say means/method of:✗ way of communication/transport.» means of communication/transport.Common mistake: way! To talk about a method for doing something, don't say 'way how', just say way:✗ We must find a way how to reduce queues.» We must find a way to reduce queues.noun [S] (CONDITION) ► F0 the bad condition or state of someone or something, especially the state of a person's health: » He's been in a bad way (= very ill) ever since the operation.Word Builder:–Nouns: subway, way–Adverbs: midwayCommon mistake: way! Remember: to talk about an action that produces the result you want, use way to do sth or way of doing sth:» What is the best way to send a parcel?» What is the best way of sending a parcel?! After a possessive, don't say 'way to do sth', say way of doing sth:» It was his way of telling me he was proud of me.! If you are using a noun to talk about how something is achieved, don't say 'way of', say means/method of:✗ way of communication/transport.» means of communication/transport.Common mistake: way! To talk about a method for doing something, don't say 'way how', just say way:✗ We must find a way how to reduce queues.» We must find a way to reduce queues.noun [S] (FREE SPACE) ► C2 the space needed for a particular movement or action: » "Sorry, am I in your way? I'll move."» I couldn't see the stage because there was a pillar in the way (= between me and the stage).» Please make way so the ambulance can get by.» The best thing you can do if you're near to a tornado is get out of its way.» FIGURATIVE She's determined to succeed and she won't let anything get/stand in her way (= prevent her).Thesaurus+: ↑Space - general words , ↑Areas of land in generalWord Builder:–Nouns: subway, way–Adverbs: midway• • • Extra Examples:» As she left the court, she was confronted by angry crowds who tried to block her way.» Your head is in the way of the TV. Please can you move?» I had to grope my way up the dark stairs.» The children will be here soon - you'd better put that plate out of harm's way.» They gave a great heave and rolled the boulder out of the way.Common mistake: way! Remember: to talk about an action that produces the result you want, use way to do sth or way of doing sth:» What is the best way to send a parcel?» What is the best way of sending a parcel?! After a possessive, don't say 'way to do sth', say way of doing sth:» It was his way of telling me he was proud of me.! If you are using a noun to talk about how something is achieved, don't say 'way of', say means/method of:✗ way of communication/transport.» means of communication/transport.Common mistake: way! To talk about a method for doing something, don't say 'way how', just say way:✗ We must find a way how to reduce queues.» We must find a way to reduce queues.noun [S] INFORMAL (WANT) ► C1 If someone gets or has their way, what they want happens: » If she doesn't get/have her (own) way, she sulks like a four-year-old.Thesaurus+: ↑Goals and purposesWord Builder:–Nouns: subway, way–Adverbs: midway• • • Extra Examples:» He's such a child if he doesn't get his own way.» My little brother always gets his own way.» He's a schemer who always finds a way of getting his own way.» Those children are always getting their own way.» She has a temper tantrum if she doesn't get her own way.Common mistake: way! Remember: to talk about an action that produces the result you want, use way to do sth or way of doing sth:» What is the best way to send a parcel?» What is the best way of sending a parcel?! After a possessive, don't say 'way to do sth', say way of doing sth:» It was his way of telling me he was proud of me.! If you are using a noun to talk about how something is achieved, don't say 'way of', say means/method of:✗ way of communication/transport.» means of communication/transport.Common mistake: way! To talk about a method for doing something, don't say 'way how', just say way:✗ We must find a way how to reduce queues.» We must find a way to reduce queues.—way /weɪ/adverb INFORMAL (EMPHASIS) ► F0 used to emphasize degree or separation, especially in space or time: » After the third lap, she was way behind the other runners.» She spends way too much money on clothes.Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressionsadverb OLD-FASHIONED (PLACE) ► F0 in the direction of: » I think they live Birmingham way.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing movement towards |
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