| 单词 | party |
| 释义 | party —party /ˈpɑː.ti/ aep /ˈpɑːr.t̬i/ noun [C, + sing/pl verb] (POLITICAL GROUP) ► B1 an organization of people with particular political beliefs that competes in elections to try to win positions in local or national government: » the Democratic Party» the Green party» the Conservative party» The party has/have just elected a new leader.» He was elected as party leader in 2001.» They contacted party members from across the nation to ask for their support.Thesaurus+: ↑Societies, clubs and organizationsThesaurus+: ↑PoliticsWord partners for party noun (CELEBRATION)• ♯have/♯give/♯go to/♯throw a party• a ♯birthday/♯Christmas/♯family/♯office party• a ♯big/♯private/♯wild party• ♯at a partyWord partners for party noun (POLITICAL)• ♯join/♯form/♯found/♯represent a party• a ♯political/♯left-wing/♯right-wing party• the ♯governing/♯opposition/♯ruling party• a party ♯activist/♯leader/♯memberCollocations:–Types-lu. a political party» The opposition coalition of 15 political parties wants new elections.-lu. the communist/green/nationalist/radical/socialist party» He is standing as a candidate for the local green party.-lu. the Conservative/Democratic/Labour/Republican/Tory party» The Labour party control the city council.-lu. the governing/opposition/ruling party» The two main opposition parties have spoken out against the proposal.-lu. a coalition/independent party» A breakaway independent party, barely three months old, thinks it can change things.-lu. a centre-left/centre-right/far-right/left-wing/right-wing party» The centre-right party took 37% of the vote.–Nouns-lu. a party activist/member/stalwart/supporter» Many of those in the neighbourhood are traditional labour party supporters.-lu. the party faithful» Ellis delivered a speech to a crowd of party faithful in the country's capital.-lu. a party official» He defended party officials against charges of corruption.-lu. the party chairman/leader/leadership/spokesman» She was elected as party leader last year.-lu. the party's candidate/nomination (for sth)» Jones easily won his party's nomination.-lu. a party conference/congress/convention» He will be acclaimed leader of Quebec's Parti Quebecois at a Jan. 27 party convention.-lu. the party headquarters/manifesto» The crowd stormed the local party headquarters.–Verbs-lu. join a party» He said more than 150 people had already agreed to join the new party.-lu. leave a party» He left the party in 1982 following a disagreement with the leader.-lu. represent a party» More than a dozen parties are represented in parliament.-lu. form/found a party» In 1933, he helped found a Marxist workers' party.–Prepositions-lu. in/within a party» She faces strong opposition within her own party.• • • Extra Examples:» There are signs of dissension within the ruling political party.» A publicly disunited party stands little chance of winning the election.» The party that was elected to power has no experience of government.» There are two political parties in the US - the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.» The committee's job is to ensure fair play between all the political parties and candidates during the election.noun [C, + sing/pl verb] (VISITING GROUP) ► F0 a group of people who are involved in an activity together, especially a visit: » a party of tourists» Most museums give a discount to school parties.Thesaurus+: ↑Groups of peopleWord partners for party noun (CELEBRATION)• ♯have/♯give/♯go to/♯throw a party• a ♯birthday/♯Christmas/♯family/♯office party• a ♯big/♯private/♯wild party• ♯at a partyWord partners for party noun (POLITICAL)• ♯join/♯form/♯found/♯represent a party• a ♯political/♯left-wing/♯right-wing party• the ♯governing/♯opposition/♯ruling party• a party ♯activist/♯leader/♯member• • • Extra Examples:» The museum was almost empty apart from a party of schoolchildren.» We're taking a party of Japanese visitors on a tour of the city.» A party of tourists were approaching the war memorial.» There's a special education room set aside for school parties.» Every day this once peaceful village is invaded by coach parties.noun [C] (CELEBRATION) ► A1 a social event where a group of people meet to talk, eat, drink, dance, etc., often in order to celebrate a special occasion: » a birthday party» a farewell party» a dinner party (= a small, sometimes formal party where a meal is eaten)» a fancy-dress (US costume) party (= a party where people wear clothes that make them look like someone or something else)» Peter has/gives/throws really wild parties.Thesaurus+: ↑Celebrations, parties and special occasions , ↑Specific holidays and festivalsWord partners for party noun (CELEBRATION)• ♯have/♯give/♯go to/♯throw a party• a ♯birthday/♯Christmas/♯family/♯office party• a ♯big/♯private/♯wild party• ♯at a partyWord partners for party noun (POLITICAL)• ♯join/♯form/♯found/♯represent a party• a ♯political/♯left-wing/♯right-wing party• the ♯governing/♯opposition/♯ruling party• a party ♯activist/♯leader/♯memberCollocations:–Types-lu. a birthday/Christmas/engagement/wedding party» It's my daughter's birthday party on Saturday.-lu. a children's/family party» This game is popular at children's parties.-lu. an office party» I didn't go to the office party this Christmas.-lu. an impromptu/ surprise party» We're going to throw a surprise party for her twenty-first.-lu. a costume/fancy-dress party» I went to a fancy-dress party dressed as a cat.-lu. a beach/cocktail/house/tea party» In the summer we have lots of beach parties.-lu. an after-show party» Following the film premiere there will be an after-show celebrity party.–Adjectives-lu. a big/lavish party» We're planning to have a big party for you when you get out of hospital.-lu. a private party» It is an ideal venue for holding a meeting or a private party.-lu. an all-night/wild party» We don't have wild parties or anything like that.–Verbs-lu. have/give/organize/throw a party» He threw a party and prepared a great welcome home.-lu. go to a party» We're going to a party on Saturday night.-lu. be invited to a party» Adam has invited us to a party with some of his friends on New Year's Eve.–Prepositions-lu. at a party» I met this great girl at a party at the weekend.-lu. a party for sb» We're having a party for Simon's 40th.–Nouns-lu. a party guest» The picture got broken by one of the party guests.-lu. a party atmosphere» There was always a party atmosphere in the house.-lu. party games/hats/invitations» Have you sent out the party invitations?• • • Extra Examples:» He said he had to be at his cousin's engagement party that evening.» Who was she dancing with at the party last night?» They decorated the room with balloons and streamers ready for the party.» We're having a small drinks party for one of our colleagues who's leaving next week.» I really enjoyed your party - it was such good fun.Common mistake: party! Warning: Choose the right verb!! Don't say 'offer/make/prepare a party', say throw/give/have a party:✗ I am making a surprise party for my sister.» I am throwing a surprise party for my sister.noun [C] (INVOLVEMENT) ► F0 one of the people or groups of people involved in an official argument, arrangement, or similar situation: » The UN called on all parties in the conflict to take a positive stance towards the new peace initiative.» It's often difficult to establish who the guilty party is following a road accident.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking part and getting involved , ↑Getting involved for one's own benefit or against others' willThesaurus+: ↑People in generalWord partners for party noun (CELEBRATION)• ♯have/♯give/♯go to/♯throw a party• a ♯birthday/♯Christmas/♯family/♯office party• a ♯big/♯private/♯wild party• ♯at a partyWord partners for party noun (POLITICAL)• ♯join/♯form/♯found/♯represent a party• a ♯political/♯left-wing/♯right-wing party• the ♯governing/♯opposition/♯ruling party• a party ♯activist/♯leader/♯member• • • Extra Examples:» Paula really is the innocent party in all this, it was John that had the affair.» An information meeting for all interested parties will be held on 10 November.» The contract could be terminated by either party at any time.» Mr Jackson was considered the injured party and awarded damages of over £5000.» The court's decision did not satisfy either party.verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for party ► F0 to enjoy yourself by drinking and dancing, especially at a party: » Let's party!» They partied till dawn.Thesaurus+: ↑Celebrating and entertaining |
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