give
- IPA[ɡɪv]
英式
- freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone)；administer (medicine)
- capacity to bend or alter in shape under pressure；ability to adapt; flexibility
verb: give, 3rd person present: gives, gerund or present participle: giving, past tense: gave, past participle: given
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動詞
- 1. freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone) she gave him presents and clothes the cheque given to the jeweller proved worthless 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ administer (medicine) she was given antibiotics
- ▪ hand over (an amount) in payment; pay how much did you give for that? we could not be expected to give any price that might be asked
- ▪ used hyperbolically to express how greatly one wants to have or do something I'd give anything for a cup of tea 同義詞
- ▪ commit or entrust a baby given into their care by the accident of her birth she was given over to the convent 同義詞
- ▪ freely set aside or devote for a purpose all who have given thought to the matter agree committees who give so generously of their time and effort 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ dated (of a man) sanction the marriage of (his daughter) to someone he gave her in marriage to a noble
- ▪ dated consent to have sexual intercourse with (someone) she gave herself to the king in order to obtain the pardon of her father
- ▪ used to present a speaker or entertainer or when making a toast for your entertainment this evening I give you … Mister Albert DeNero!
- 2. cause or allow (someone or something) to have or experience (something); provide with you gave me such a fright this leaflet gives our opening times 同義詞
- ▪ provide (love or other emotional support) to his parents gave him the encouragement he needed to succeed 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ sentence (someone) to (a specified penalty) for the first offence I was given a fine 同義詞
- ▪ allot (a score) to I gave it five out of ten
- ▪ allow (someone) to have (a specified amount of time) for an activity or undertaking give me a second to bring the car around I'll give you until tomorrow morning
- ▪ pass on (an illness or infection) to (someone) I hope I don't give you my cold
- ▪ pass (a message) to (someone) give my love to all the girls 同義詞
- ▪ make a connection to allow (someone) to speak to (someone else) on the phone give me the police
- 3. carry out or perform (a specified action) I gave a bow he gave the counter a polish 同義詞
- ▪ produce (a sound) he gave a gasp 同義詞
- ▪ present (an appearance or impression) he gave no sign of life 同義詞
- ▪ provide (a party or social meal) as host or hostess a dinner given in honour of an American diplomat Kate gave him a leaving party 同義詞
- 4. yield as a product or result milk is sometimes added to give a richer cheese 同義詞
- ▪ emit odour, vapour, or similar substances some solvents give off toxic fumes
- 5. concede (something) as valid or deserved in respect of (someone) give him his due
- ▪ (of an umpire or referee) declare whether or not (a player) is out or offside Gooch was given out, caught behind
- ▪ adjudicate that (a goal) has been legitimately scored the referee gave the goal 同義詞
- 6. state or put forward (information or argument) he did not give his name
- ▪ pledge or offer as a guarantee I give you my word
- ▪ say to (someone) as an excuse or inappropriate answer don't give me any of your backchat 同義詞
- ▪ deliver (a judgement) authoritatively I gave my verdict
- ▪ informal predict that (an activity or relationship) will last no longer than (a specified time) this is a place that will not improve with time—I give it three weeks
- ▪ informal tell what one knows okay, give—what's that all about?
- 7. alter in shape under pressure rather than resist or break that chair doesn't give 同義詞
- ▪ yield or give way to pressure the heavy door didn't give until the fifth push when two people who don't get on are thrust together, something's got to give 同義詞
- ▪ North American informal concede defeat; surrender I give!
名詞
- 1. capacity to bend or alter in shape under pressure plastic pots that have enough give to accommodate the vigorous roots
- ▪ ability to adapt; flexibility there is no give at all in the British position
- past of give
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- past of give
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- give something freely as a gift or donation
Oxford American Dictionary
- give something freely as a gift or donation
Oxford Dictionary
- (of a support or structure) be unable to carry a load or withstand a force; collapse or break
Oxford Dictionary
- cease making an effort; admit defeat
Oxford Dictionary
- cease making an effort; resign oneself to failure
Oxford American Dictionary
- yield to someone or something
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- IPA[ɡiv]
美式
- freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone); hand over to: the check given to the jeweler proved worthless he gave the papers back
- capacity to bend or alter in shape under pressure; elasticity: plastic pots that have enough give to accommodate the vigorous roots
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