| 单词 | lot |
| 释义 | lot —lot /lɒt/ aep /lɑːt/ noun (CHANCE) draw lots► F0 to make a decision by choosing from a set of objects such as pieces of paper or sticks that are all the same except for one: » We drew lots to decide who would go.Thesaurus+: ↑Gambling and bookmaking , ↑Taking risksThesaurus+: ↑Decisions and decidingnoun (LAND) F0 [C] MAINLY US an area of land: » an empty lot» a parking lot» They're planning to build a house on a vacant lot on 35th Street.Thesaurus+: ↑Places and locations , ↑Unpleasant placesThesaurus+: ↑Areas of land in general , ↑Space - general wordsF0 [C] US a film studio and the land around it Thesaurus+: ↑Cinema - general wordsnoun (LARGE AMOUNT) a lot (of) INFORMALA1 lots (of) a large amount or number of people or things: » She eats lots of fruit.» There were a lot of people there.» He does a lot of travelling in his job.» I've got a lot to do today.» He earns lots of money.» There's lots of food.Thesaurus+: ↑Masses and large amounts of thingsa lotA1 very much or very often: » Your sister looks a lot like you.» I'm feeling a lot better today.» He looks a lot older than his wife.» We used to go there a lot.Thesaurus+: ↑Large in number or quantityThesaurus+: ↑Frequency and regularity - general wordshave a lot to answer forF0 to be the main cause of a problem or an unpleasant situation: » People who sell drugs to kids have a lot to answer for.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happenthe lot UK INFORMALF0 everything: » I made enough curry for three people and he ate the lot.» Have I got everything? Is that the lot?» I'll sell you the whole lot for only £50.» I'm sick of the lot of them.Thesaurus+: ↑Something, anything, nothing, and everythingCommon mistake: a lot! Remember that a lot is always written as two words.! Don't write 'alot', write a lot:✗ I have heard alot of good things about that college.» I have heard a lot of good things about that college.Common mistake: a lot! Warning: check your word order!! When a lot is used with a verb, it does not usually come between the verb and its object.! Don't say 'do a lot something', say do something a lot:✗ I enjoy a lot visiting my grandmother.» I enjoy visiting my grandmother a lot.Common mistake: a lot of and lots of! Remember: when lot is in the singular, a determiner always comes before it.! Don't say 'lot of' something, say a lot of or lots of something:✗ There are lot of places to visit in Dorset.» There are a lot of places to visit in Dorset.» There are lots of places to visit in Dorset.noun (LIFE) sb's lot/the lot of sb► F0 the quality of someone's life and the experiences that they have: » They should do something to improve the lot of the lowest-paid workers.» Do you think he's happy with his lot?Thesaurus+: ↑Lifestyles and their studyThesaurus+: ↑Fate and destinynoun [C] (SALE) ► F0 in an auction (= public sale), an object or set of objects that are being sold: » Lot number 134 is a fine old walnut bureau.→ SEE ALSO JOB LOT(Cf. ↑job lot)Thesaurus+: ↑Objects - general wordsThesaurus+: ↑Groups and collections of things , ↑Variety and mixturesnoun [C] UK (GROUP) ► F0 an amount or set of things, especially when there are several of these amounts: » I've already done one lot of washing.» Another lot of visitors will be here this afternoon.Thesaurus+: ↑Groups and collections of things , ↑Variety and mixturesThesaurus+: ↑General words for size and amountnoun [plural] UK INFORMAL ► F0 a group of people: » You're an ignorant lot!» Are you lot coming to lunch?» My lot (= children and family generally) won't eat spinach.Thesaurus+: ↑Groups of people |
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