| 单词 | full |
| 释义 | full —full /fʊl/ adjective (COMPLETE) A2 [before noun] complete, whole, or containing a lot of detail: » Please give your full name and address.» We do not yet have full details of the story.» Few journalists have managed to convey the full horror of the situation.» The full impact of the tax changes is yet to be felt.» Today's my last full day in Paris.» He unwound the rope to its full extent.» Are you a full member (= do you have all the membership rights) of the club?» Some plants need to be in full sun (= to have the sun shining on them) all the time.Thesaurus+: ↑Complete and whole , ↑Very and extremein fullB1 completely: » The bill must be paid in full by the end of the month.Thesaurus+: ↑Complete and whole , ↑Very and extremein full flowF0 If an activity is in full flow, it is happening fast and with energy: » Preparations for the event are now in full flow.Thesaurus+: ↑Occurring and happeningbe in full swingF0 If an event is in full swing, it has already been happening for a period of time and there is a lot of activity: » The party was in full swing by the time we arrived.Thesaurus+: ↑Occurring and happeningin full viewF0 able to be seen by other people: » Andy and Vicki had a furious row outside their house, in full view of the neighbours.Thesaurus+: ↑Visible , ↑Apparent and obvious• • • Extra Examples:» The board concurred that the editor should have full control over editorial matters.» He made a full confession to the police.» When the newspapers published the full story, all his earlier deceits were revealed.» The prognosis after the operation was for a full recovery.» The minister accepted full responsibility for the disaster and resigned.adjective (CONTAINING A LOT) A2 (of a container or a space) holding or containing as much as possible or a lot: » This cup is very full so be careful with it.» My plate was already full.» I tried to get in the cinema last night but it was full.» Don't talk with your mouth full!» The shelves were full of books.» When she looked at him her eyes were full of tears.» I tried to get on the 8.45 train but it was full (up).» Don't fill your glass too full or you'll spill it.» The theatre was only half full.Thesaurus+: ↑FullA2 containing a lot of things or people or a lot of something: » This sweater is full of holes.» His essay was full of spelling errors.» I'm full of admiration for you.» You're always so full of energy.Thesaurus+: ↑FullF0 involving a lot of activities: » I've got rather a full week next week - could we postpone our meeting?» She has a very full life.Thesaurus+: ↑Busy and active , ↑Hurrying and doing things quicklybe full of sthF0 to be talking or thinking a lot about something that you have enjoyed or found exciting: » "Did the kids enjoy their trip to the zoo?" "Oh, yes, they were full of it when they got back this afternoon."Thesaurus+: ↑Excited, interested and enthusiasticbe full of your own importance DISAPPROVINGF0 to think and act as if you are very important: » Since he got his new job, he's been very full of his own importance.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing arrogance and conceit , ↑Confidence and self-assurance , ↑Boastingbe full of yourself C2 DISAPPROVINGF0 to think that you are very important in a way that annoys other people: » I can't stand her - she's so full of herself.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing arrogance and conceit , ↑Confidence and self-assurance , ↑Boasting• • • Extra Examples:» Her book is full of long convoluted sentences.» We've brought a cooler full of beer with us.» He's got a whole drawer full of odd socks.» The museum is full of rare and precious treasures.» It was a rough mountain road, full of stones and huge holes.adjective (FOOD) B2 (ALSO full up) having eaten so much food that you cannot eat any more: » No more cake for me, thanks, I'm full.Thesaurus+: ↑Fullon a full stomach (ALSO full up)F0 having recently eaten: » Never go swimming on a full stomach.Thesaurus+: ↑Full• • • Extra Examples:» I've only eaten one course and I'm already full.» The children were too full to eat their pudding, and they asked to get down from the table.adjective (LARGE) F0 (of clothing) loose or containing a lot of material, or (of parts of the body) quite large and rounded: » a full skirt» Women often have full faces/become full in the face when they're pregnant.» She has wonderful full lips.Thesaurus+: ↑Big and quite big , ↑EnormousThesaurus+: ↑Flexible, loose and yieldingF0 used to avoid saying 'fat': » They advertise clothes 'for the fuller figure'.Thesaurus+: ↑Big and quite big , ↑Enormousadjective (STRONG) ► F0 (of a flavour, sound, smell, etc.) strong or deep: » This wine has a full fruity flavour.» A cello has a fuller sound than a violin.Thesaurus+: ↑Flavours and tastesThesaurus+: ↑Smells and smellingThesaurus+: ↑Describing qualities of soundThesaurus+: ↑Having a powerful effect , ↑Strong feelings , ↑Very and extremeadjective [before noun] (GREATEST POSSIBLE) ► B1 the greatest possible: » James is very bright, but he doesn't make full use of his abilities.» Nobody got full marks (= all the answers right) in the spelling test.» It doesn't seem likely that we will see a return to full employment (= that all the people in the country will have a job) in the near future.Thesaurus+: ↑Maximum and minimum• • • Extra Examples:» The opposition was in full cry in Parliament last night over the proposed changes to the education bill.» When we arrived, the party was in full swing and the room was abuzz.» You need it on full lock .» The move from stage to films allowed Gildit to give full play to his sense of the fantastic.» I don't feel I'm achieving my full potential in my present job.adverb (COMPLETE) know full well► F0 to understand a situation completely: » You know full well that you're not supposed to go there without asking me!Thesaurus+: ↑Awareadverb (STRAIGHT) ► F0 straight; directly: » He was kicked full in the stomach.» The intruders turned and ran as the police shone their torches full on them.Thesaurus+: ↑Accurate and exactnoun to the full► F0 as much or as well as possible: » She certainly lives life to the full.Thesaurus+: ↑Maximum and minimum |
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