英语词汇“sense”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	sense
释义	sense —sense /sens/ Ⅰ noun (ABILITY) 1 B2 [C] an ability to understand, recognize, value, or react to something, especially any of the five physical abilities to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel: » With her keen sense of smell, she could tell if you were a smoker from the other side of the room.» My cold is so bad I've lost my sense of smell/taste (= I can't smell/taste anything).Thesaurus⁺: ↑The senses in general 2 B1 [C or U] a general feeling or understanding: » Did you get any sense of how they might react?» The helicopters hovering overhead added to the sense of urgency.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Feelings - general words sense of fun 3 F0 the ability to enjoy life and not be too serious: » Don't be angry - it was just a joke - where's your sense of fun?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Humour and humorous sense of humour 4 B1 your ability to understand funny things: » She has a really good sense of humour.» We have the same sense of humour.» Come on, lighten up! Where's your sense of humour?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Humour and humorous sense of occasion _UK 5 F0 the feeling people have when there is a very important event or celebration: » The decorations, flowers, and crowds gave the town a real sense of occasion.Thesaurus⁺: ↑CeremoniesThesaurus⁺: ↑Celebrations, parties and special occasions , ↑Specific holidays and festivalsWord partners for sense noun (ABILITY)• a ♯keen/♯powerful/♯strong sense of sth• ♯convey/♯feel/♯get/♯have a sense of sth• a sense of ♯achievement/♯decency/♯relief/♯purposeWord partners for sense noun (GOOD JUDGMENT)• ♯make [little/perfect, etc.] sense• ♯talk sense• ♯common sense• ♯business/♯commercial/♯economic sense• What's the sense ♯in doing sth?Word partners for sense noun (MEANING)• in a ♯broad/♯general/♯literal sense• in the ♯true sense ♯of the term/word• in ♯every senseCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a clear/firm/keen/palpable/powerful/strong sense of sth» Foxes have a keen sense of smell and hearing.-lu. an enormous/great/highly-developed/innate/intuitive/well-developed sense of sth» He has an intuitive sense of what people like to read.–Nouns-lu. a sense of control/direction/power/reality/purpose» I left college with a real sense of purpose.-lu. a sense of accomplishment/achievement/satisfaction/well-being» Passing her driving test gave her a real sense of achievement.-lu. a sense of belonging/community/identity/place/self» So how can we create a sense of community in our inner cities?-lu. a sense of decency/duty/obligation/pride/responsibility» Pets can teach children a sense of responsibility.-lu. a sense of adventure/fun/humour» I really enjoy his lectures - he's got a great sense of humour.-lu. a sense of foreboding/guilt/hopelessness/injustice/isolation/unease» Her paintings of remote parts of Australia show a real sense of isolation.-lu. a sense of freedom/hope/relief/security/wonder» When I finally got my exam results, I felt such a sense of relief.-lu. sense of hearing/sight/smell/taste/touch» Dogs are known for their excellent sense of smell.–Verbs-lu. convey/feel/get/have/instill a sense of sth» When you travel around the country, you get a sense of its enormous potential.-lu. lose a sense of sth» Heavy smokers can lose their sense of taste.–Prepositions-lu. a sense of sth» He had a terrible sense of direction.-lu. with a sense of sth» This book is about seeing the world with a sense of wonder.–Phrases-lu. a false sense of security» Clear skies lulled us into a false sense of security about the weather. • • • Extra Examples:» He has no sense of right and wrong.» War had given to the community a greater sense of togetherness.» I felt a sense of betrayal when my friends refused to support me.» He has no sense of responsibility.» They felt a deepening sense of despair. Ⅱ noun (GOOD JUDGMENT) 1 B2 [U] the characteristic of having good judgment, especially when it is based on practical ideas or understanding: » [+ to infinitive] I hope they'll have the (good) sense/have enough sense to shut the windows before they leave.» It makes (good) sense to buy a large packet because it works out cheaper in the end.» [+ -ing verb] There's no sense in waiting (= it is not practical to wait) - the next train isn't for two hours.» Where's/What's the sense (= what is the advantage) in paying someone when you could get a volunteer?» Planning so far ahead makes no sense - so many things will have changed by next year.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Wise and sensible senses [plural] 2 F0 the ability to use good judgment: » Have you taken leave of your senses? (= Have you lost your ability to make a good judgment?)» It's time you came to your senses (= started to use your good judgment) and realized that they are not going to help you.» The accident brought him to his senses (= caused him to use his good judgment again) and made him stop drinking.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Healthiness of mindWord partners for sense noun (ABILITY)• a ♯keen/♯powerful/♯strong sense of sth• ♯convey/♯feel/♯get/♯have a sense of sth• a sense of ♯achievement/♯decency/♯relief/♯purposeWord partners for sense noun (GOOD JUDGMENT)• ♯make [little/perfect, etc.] sense• ♯talk sense• ♯common sense• ♯business/♯commercial/♯economic sense• What's the sense ♯in doing sth?Word partners for sense noun (MEANING)• in a ♯broad/♯general/♯literal sense• in the ♯true sense ♯of the term/word• in ♯every senseWord Builder:–Nouns: sense, nonsense, sensibility, sensitivity, insensitivity–Adjectives: sensible, senseless, sensitive, insensitive–Verbs: sense–Adverbs: sensibly, sensitively, insensitivelyCollocations:–Types-lu. business/commercial/economic sense» He's very creative but he has no business sense.–Adjectives-lu. common sense» These tasks test your common sense rather than your general knowledge.–Verbs-lu. make (little, perfect, etc.) sense» When Ian got a new job in another town, it made perfect sense to move.–Phrases-lu. talk some sense into sb» Jane wanted to walk home alone but we managed to talk some sense into her.–Prepositions-lu. a sense in sth» What's the sense in paying for extra television channels when you don't have time to watch them? • • • Extra Examples:» It would make sense to go later in the year when it's warmer.» At least they had the sense to take some warm clothing.» There's no sense in buying something we have already.» I try to instil a little sense into the child.» Why is Jack making the arrangements when he's not even coming? Where's the sense in that? Ⅲ noun (MEANING) 1 B2 [C] one of the possible meanings of a word or phrase: » They are not immigrants, at least not in any sense that I understand.» The packaging is green - in both senses of the word (= it is green in colour and it is good for the environment).» Security defined in the broad/broadest sense of the term means getting at the root causes of trouble and helping to reduce regional conflicts.» This passage doesn't make (any) sense (= the meaning is not clear).» I've read the letter twice, but I can't make (any) sense of it (= I can't understand it).Thesaurus⁺: ↑Meaning and significance , ↑Typifying, illustrating and exemplifying in every sense 2 F0 in every way or feature: » It's a book which is, in every sense, about different ways of seeing the world.Thesaurus⁺: ↑General in a sense C1 (_ALSO in one sense) 3 F0 thinking about something in one way, but not in every way: » She claims that the system is at fault and she's right, in a sense (= she is partly right), it could be improved.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Approximate in no sense 4 F0 not at all: » We are in no sense obliged to agree to this.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Yes, no and notWord partners for sense noun (ABILITY)• a ♯keen/♯powerful/♯strong sense of sth• ♯convey/♯feel/♯get/♯have a sense of sth• a sense of ♯achievement/♯decency/♯relief/♯purposeWord partners for sense noun (GOOD JUDGMENT)• ♯make [little/perfect, etc.] sense• ♯talk sense• ♯common sense• ♯business/♯commercial/♯economic sense• What's the sense ♯in doing sth?Word partners for sense noun (MEANING)• in a ♯broad/♯general/♯literal sense• in the ♯true sense ♯of the term/word• in ♯every senseCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. in a broad/general sense» The term 'author' is used in a broad sense to include editors, playwrights, directors, composers and artists.-lu. in a conventional/literal/modern/real /strict sense» She's not beautiful in a conventional sense of the word but she is certainly attractive.-lu. in the true/widest sense (of the term/word)» At this school, education is interpreted in the widest sense of the word to include physical, moral, and mental training.–Phrases-lu. in every sense» He is in every sense a hero.-lu. in a/one sense» He reckons the root of the problem is funding and in a sense he's right.-lu. in no sense» He is in no sense a typical man. • • • Extra Examples:» So many words in English have several senses.» Which sense of the word 'nice' do you mean?» She's a very generous woman in the fullest sense of the word.» He's not a sophisticated man - not in any sense of the word that I'm aware of.» Of course, she was using the term 'massacre' in the figurative sense. Ⅳ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for sense ► C2 to feel or experience something without being able to explain exactly how: » Although she said nothing, I could sense her anger» He sensed something was about to happen.» [+ (that)] He sensed (that) his guests were bored, although they were listening politely.» [+ question word] Could you sense what was likely to happen?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Experiencing and sufferingWord Builder:–Nouns: sense, nonsense, sensibility, sensitivity, insensitivity–Adjectives: sensible, senseless, sensitive, insensitive–Verbs: sense–Adverbs: sensibly, sensitively, insensitively • • • Extra Examples:» Although they said nothing, she could sense their disapproval of her suggestion.» I sensed that she wasn't happy there.» She said nothing but I could sense her resentment.» I could just sense that something was wrong.» I sensed that he had something to tell me.
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