课103：更多具有多种含义的单词：F

Lesson 103: More Words with Many Meanings: F

FACE 面 / 面孔 / 面子 / 面对 / 面向

face (n), faces (pl): The front part of someone's head, including their eyes, nose, and mouth and the skin around them. 某人头部的前部，包括眼睛，鼻子，嘴巴和周围的皮肤。 Examples: Muriel likes to sit in her garden, with the sun shining on her face, and listen to music. 例如：Muriel喜欢坐在她的花园里，阳光照在她的脸上，听音乐。 The look on David's face (= his expression) when he won the Principal's prize at secondary school was priceless (= worth any amount of money). 大卫在中学时期获得校长奖时的表情（=他的表情）是无价的（=值钱）。

face (n):The public or "outward" appearance of something. 事物的公开或“外露”的外观。 Example: The young politician is the face of the Government's push to end homelessness. 例子：这位年轻的政治家是政府为消除无家可归而努力的面孔。

face (n): Good reputation or dignity. 良好的声誉或尊严。 Example: Face is important to most people. 示例：脸对大多数人来说很重要。

"to lose face" = to have your reputation or dignity reduced. “丢面子” =降低声誉或尊严。 Example: The enquiry into corruption caused the senior bureaucrat to lose face. 示例：对腐败的调查导致高级官僚丢脸。

"to gain face" = to have your reputation or dignity increased. “赢得面子” =提高您的声誉或尊严。 Example: The footy coach gained face when his team won the National soccer league. 示例：足球教练在他的球队赢得国家足球联盟冠军时面目全非。

"to save face" = to have your reputation or dignity maintained. “保存面子” =维护您的声誉或尊严。 Example: Rather than the Chairman of the bank being sacked, he was allowed to resign to save face. 例子：不是被解雇银行董事长，而是被允许辞职以挽回面子。

face (n): The flat surface of something that is facing you. 面向您的物体的平坦表面。 Example: Position the air conditioner face down and undo four mounting screws as shown in this diagram. 示例：如图所示，将空调正面朝下放置并松开四个安装螺钉。

face (n): In geometry, any of the flat surfaces of an object. 在几何中，对象的任何平坦表面。 Example: A cube has six faces. 示例：一个立方体有六个面。

face (n): Shameless boldness. 无耻的大胆。 Example: That teenager's got a lot of face, standing up and protesting at the meeting! 例子：那个少年有很多面孔，站起来在会议上抗议！

face (n): The numbered dial of a clock or watch. 时钟或手表的编号表盘。 Example: The face of the clock at the Town Hall has Roman numerals. 示例：市政厅的钟面带有罗马数字。

face (n) [SL:] A mouth. 一张嘴。 Example: "Shut your face!" is a rude way of saying "be quiet!" 例如：“闭上你的脸！” 是说“安静！”的粗鲁方式。

"baby-faced" (adj): Having a smooth round face like a baby does. 像婴儿一样拥有圆滑的脸。 Example: His baby-faced appearance is misleading; he is actually in his thirties. 例子：他的娃娃脸外观令人误解； 他实际上已经三十多岁了。

"poker-faced" (adj): Showing no emotion, exactly what a good poker player needs! Also called "dead-pan". 毫无表情，这正是一个好的扑克玩家所需要的！ 也称为“死锅”。 Example: It's very difficult, during tense negotiations, to stay poker-faced, giving no sign of your thoughts. 例子：在紧张的谈判中，很难面对扑克，没有任何想法。

face (n): The part of a cricket bat or golf club that hits the ball. 板球拍或高尔夫球棒击中球的部分。 Example: The cricketer drove the ball with the full face of the bat. 例子：板球运动员以击球手全力击球。

"face value" = The amount shown on a money bill. “面值” =钞票上显示的金额。 Example: The face value of an Australian 50-dollar bill is, of course, 50 Australian dollars! 示例：澳大利亚50美元钞票的面额当然是50澳大利亚元！

"face value" = An apparent value of an object or idea or action, which may not be its true value. “面值” =对象，观念或行动的表观价值，可能不是其真实价值。 Example: At face value, the Government's housing plan seems good. 例子：从表面上看，政府的住房计划似乎不错。

face (n): In a card game, the side of the card that shows its value. 在纸牌游戏中，显示其价值的纸牌侧面。 Example: The dealer dealt each player five cards, face down. 示例：发牌人朝下发给每位玩家五张牌。

"to have egg on your face" = to be embarrassed by something you do. “在您的脸上生鸡蛋” =为您所做的事情感到尴尬。 Example: The new solar storage battery is a great success, and its critics are left with egg on their faces. 例子：新的太阳能蓄电池取得了巨大的成功，批评者的脸上沾满了鸡蛋。

"with a straight face" = without showing any emotion, especially humour. “直着脸” =不显示任何情绪，特别是幽默。 Examples: The suspected robber told Police with a straight face that he was in bed at home when the bank was robbed. 例子：可疑的抢劫犯直着脸告诉警察说，抢劫银行时他在家里的床上。 It's hard to keep a straight face when you watch Magda Szubanski on stage. 当您在舞台上观看Magda Szubanski时，很难保持直面。

"to bring a smile to someone's face" = to make somebody happy. “使某人的脸上露出微笑” =使某人高兴。 Example: When Muriel feels down, Frank does his best to bring a smile to her face. 示例：当穆里尔感到沮丧时，弗兰克会尽力为她的脸上带来微笑。

"in the face of" = when threatened or opposed by. “面对” =当受到某物威胁或反对时。 Example: The Government purchased extra fire-bombing aircraft in the face of an extreme bushfire season. 示例：面对极端的丛林大火季节，政府购买了额外的轰炸机。

"a barefaced lie" = an obvious lie, which the speaker doesn't even try to prove. “裸露的谎言” =明显的谎言，说话者甚至没有试图证明。 Example: At the car dealer's, we heard a salesman telling barefaced lies about what was covered in the warranty. 示例：在汽车经销商处，我们听到一位推销员对保修范围内的谎言露面。

"an about-face" = a complete change of opinion or behaviour. “一张脸” =观点或行为的完全改变。 Example: The politician's sudden about-face followed a week of public protests. 例子：在一周的公众抗议之后，这位政客突然转过身来。

"staring you in the face" = obvious (except maybe to you!) “盯着你看” =很明显（也许对你来说除外！） Example: Some people can't work out the solution to a problem even when it's staring them in the face! 例子：即使面对他们，有些人也无法解决问题！

"not just a pretty face" = someone who is more clever than they seem to be. “不仅仅是一张漂亮的脸蛋” =比他们看上去聪明的人。 Example: Sandra's excellent organising and programming have proved that she's not just a pretty face. 示例：Sandra出色的组织能力和编程能力证明她不仅是一张漂亮的脸蛋。

face (v): To position yourself so that your face is closest to something or someone. 定位自己，使自己的脸最靠近某物或某人。 Examples: Fred leaned forward and faced his girlfriend across the table. 例子：弗雷德俯身向前，面对桌子对面的女友。 Muriel shifted slightly in her chair so that she fully faced the sun. 穆里尔（Muriel）在她的椅子上微微移动，使她完全面对阳光。 I/you/we/they/ face, he/she/it/ faces. /am/is/are/ facing (note spelling, no -E before -ING). /all/ faced (note spelling, single -E before -D). /was/were/ facing. /shall/will/ face. /shall/will/ be facing.

face (v): For an object, to have its front closest to, or in the direction of, something else. 对于物体，其前端最接近其他物体或朝向其他物体。 Example: All the houses in this street face a park. 示例：这条街上的所有房屋都面对公园。

face (v): To cause something to turn so that its front is in a particular direction. 使某物转向，使其正面朝着特定方向。 Example: Make sure you face the microphone towards the singer. 示例：确保您将麦克风朝向歌手。

face (v): To deal with a difficult situation (or person). 处理困难的情况（或人）。 Examples: There are limited places on the rescue aircraft, so some people could face having to stay longer in the conflict zone. 示例：救援飞机上的位置有限，因此某些人可能不得不在冲突地区停留更长的时间。 Sandra's father was in his mid-50s when he had to face the fact that he had advanced heart disease. 桑德拉（Sandra）的父亲正处于50多岁的时候，他不得不面对自己患有晚期心脏病的事实。 If the Government does not deal with climate change, it will face a problem in the future. 如果政府不应对气候变化，它将在未来面临一个问题。 One of the company's customers has a reputation for becoming angry, and none of the staff want to face dealing with her. 该公司的一位客户因生气而声名远扬，没有一个员工愿意面对她。

face (v): To have as an opponent. 作为对手。 Example: In the first round of the boxing competition, David unfortunately had to face the champion. 示例：在拳击比赛的第一轮中，大卫不幸地不得不面对冠军。

face (v): To cover the outside or edge of some object with a different material. 用不同的材料覆盖某些物体的外部或边缘。 Example: Many cupboard shelves are made of chipboard faced with a hard plastic called "melamine". 示例：许多橱柜架都是由刨花板制成的，上面覆有一种称为“三聚氰胺”的硬塑料。

"let's face it" = a phrase that is often said before saying an unpleasant truth. “让我们面对现实” =在说出令人不快的真相之前经常说的一句话。 Examples: Let's face it, many temporary visa workers in Australia are exploited, with low wages and poor working conditions. 例子：让我们面对现实吧，澳大利亚的许多临时签证工人被剥削，工资低，工作条件差。 Let's face it, our electricity generation cannot rely forever on coal-fired power stations. 面对现实，我们的发电不可能永远依赖燃煤电厂。

"to face up to" = same as "let's face it". “面对” =与“让我们面对”相同。 Example: We need to face up to the exploitation of many temporary visa workers in Australia. 示例：我们需要面对澳大利亚许多临时签证工作人员的剥削。

face (v): In engineering or building, to make the surface of something flat or smooth. 在工程或建筑中，使物体的表面平坦或光滑。 Example: The builder used a sander to face the concrete steps. 示例：建筑商使用砂光机面对具体步骤。

FALL 落 / 坠 / 秋季 / 下降 / 下跌 / 降

fall (n), falls (pl): An act of moving to a lower position with no control, under the effect of gravity. 在重力作用下不受控制地移动到较低位置的动作。 Example: Muriel will visit a friend who is in hospital after a fall. 示例：Muriel跌倒后将拜访一个住院的朋友。

fall (n): A drop in quantity, value or pitch. The opposite of RISE. 数量，价值或间距下降 与RISE相反。 Examples: People are expecting a fall in GDP (= Gross Domestic Product, a measure of a country's economy) next year. 示例：人们期望明年GDP下降（=国内生产总值，衡量一个国家的经济状况）。 Last year's wheat production suffered a fall due to drought. 由于干旱，去年的小麦产量下降。 You notice a sudden fall in the pitch of an ambulance siren as the ambulance rushes past you. This is called "Doppler Effect". 您会注意到，当救护车冲过您时，救护车警报器的音调突然下降。 这称为“多普勒效应”。

fall (n): [US:] Autumn, when leaves fall from trees. 秋天，当树叶从树上掉下来。 Example: Many Americans enjoy fall, when forests turn golden and harvest festivals are held. 例子：当森林变成金色并举行收获节时，许多美国人喜欢秋天。

fall (n): A loss of greatness. 失去伟大。 Examples: The fall of the Roman Empire has been thoroughly studied by historians. 示例：历史学家对罗马帝国的灭亡进行了彻底的研究。 There is an English saying, "pride comes before a fall". It is a reminder that you shouldn't become proud and arrogant, because disaster may strike you when you least expect it. 有一句英语谚语：“骄傲落在秋天之前”。 提醒您，您不应该变得骄傲和自大，因为灾难可能在您最不期望的时候袭击您。

falls (n): A drop (also called a "cascade") of some liquid, usually water. 一滴（通常也称为水）一滴液体（也称为“级联”）。 Example: Seeing the Niagara Falls from a boat is a memorable (and wet!) experience. 示例：从船上看到尼亚加拉大瀑布是一次难忘的经历（真是湿！）。

fall (n): In cricket, the act of a batsman being out is called a "fall of wicket". 在板球比赛中，板球运动员出局的行为被称为“检票口倒下”。 Example: With the fall of the 7th wicket, only the bowlers (= cricketers who specialise in bowling, not batting) were left, and defeat seemed inevitable. 示例：随着第7个检票口的倒塌，只剩下了保龄球手（专门从事保龄球而不是击球的板球运动员），失败似乎是不可避免的。

fall (n): In wrestling, an act of a wrestler being pinned to the mat for 3 seconds. 在摔跤中，将摔跤手的动作固定在垫子上3秒钟。 Example: Since a fall means the end of the match, it's disappointing for the audience if it happens in the first round! 例子：由于摔倒意味着比赛的结束，所以如果摔倒发生在第一轮，那会让观众失望！

fall (n) [SL:] Blame or punishment for a wrongdoing or a failure. People blamed are said "to take the fall". 因不当行为或失败而受到指责或惩罚。 人们被指责为“要堕落”。 Example: The politician's senior advisor took the fall for the pork-barrelling scandal, although it was obvious that the pollie was really to blame. 例子：这位政客的高级顾问因猪肉卷入丑闻而倒台，尽管很明显这是种种罪魁祸首。

"a fall guy" [US:SL:] = a person who "takes the fall", accepting the blame in place of someone else. “跌倒的人” [US：SL：] =一个“承担跌倒”的人，接受了别人的责备。 Example: The pollie's senior advisor became the fall guy for the pork-barrelling scandal. 例子：这位波莉的高级顾问成了猪肉卷入丑闻的罪魁祸首。

fall (n): A rope or cable used in hoisting or lowering some object. Usually plural. 吊索用于提升或降低某些物体的绳索或电缆 通常为复数。 Example: The ship's lifeboats were swung out over the side, and lowered on the falls. 例：船上的救生艇从侧面甩出，在坠落时降下。

fall (v): To move downwards without control, under gravity. 在重力作用下不受控制地向下移动。 Example: Muriel will visit a friend who fell at home, and is now in hospital. 示例：Muriel将拜访一个在家中摔倒的朋友，该朋友现在正在医院里。 I/you/we/they/ fall, he/she/it/ falls. /am/is/are/ falling. /all/ fell (note spelling, irregular verb). /was/were/ falling. /shall/will/ fall. /shall/will/ be falling.

fall (v): To drop in quantity, value or pitch. The opposite of "to rise". 减少数量，价值或间距 与“上升”相反。 Examples: People are expecting GDP to fall next year. 示例：人们期望明年GDP下降。 Last year's wheat production fell due to drought. 去年的小麦产量因干旱而下降。 The pitch of the ambulance's siren suddenly fell as the ambulance rushed past. 当救护车冲过去时，救护车的警笛声突然下降。

fall (v): To lose greatness. 失去伟大。 Examples: The Roman Empire declined and fell because of internal power struggles and a drop in the effectiveness of the Roman Army. 例子：罗马帝国的衰落是由于内部权力斗争和罗马军队效力的下降。 Many brutal rulers have fallen when their citizens rise up in a revolution. 当他们的公民在革命中崛起时，许多残酷的统治者已经垮台。

fall (v): In cricket, to lose your wicket by being bowled out, run out or caught. 在板球运动中，由于被击倒，耗尽或被抓住而失去门径。 Example: When the 7th wicket fell, only the bowlers were left, and defeat seemed inevitable. 例子：当第7个检票口倒下时，只剩下了圆顶硬礼帽，失败似乎是不可避免的。

fall (v): For some regular event such as a public holiday, to happen on a certain day of the week, or a certain date. 对于某些常规事件，例如公共假期，发生在一周的特定日期或特定日期。 Example: The "Melbourne Cup" horse race falls on the first Tuesday in November. 示例：“墨尔本杯”赛马会在11月的第一个星期二举行。

fall (v): To die in battle. 在战斗中死亡。 Example: In World War 2, more than 27,000 Australian soldiers fell. 示例：在第二次世界大战中，超过27,000名澳大利亚士兵丧生。

"to fall to" = to be given to some person or object to do. “属于”=指给予某人或某物去做。 Examples: Because of staff shortages, it fell to Fred to do stock control for a couple of days. 示例：由于人员短缺，Fred不得不进行几天的库存控制。 With her Boss away on leave, it fell to Betty to prepare weekly progress reports for the Board and the CEO. 在老板休假的情况下，Betty负责为董事会和首席执行官准备每周进度报告。

"your face falls" = you look disappointed or ashamed. “你的脸掉下来” =你看上去很失望或羞愧。 Example: Ernie's face fell when he was told that the horse which he had bet on to win the race, had come last. 例子：当欧尼被告知他押注赢得比赛的那匹马已经倒数第二时，他的脸就掉下来了。

FAREWELL 告别

farewell (n), farewells (pl): An act of leaving a place (also called, "a departure"). 离开一个地方的行为（也称为“离开”）。 Example: Frank doesn't like drawn-out farewells (= lasting a long time). He prefers to just shake hands and walk away. 例子：弗兰克不喜欢拖延的告别（=持续很长时间）。 他更喜欢握手然后走开。

farewell (n): A wish of good luck and safety at parting, especially if the person is leaving "for good" (= forever). A contraction of the phrase "may you fare well". 希望您有个好运和分开时的安全感，尤其是当该人“永远”离开时（=永远）。 短语“请您过得好”的缩写。 Example: Alice and Sandra said their farewells to one of their team, who was taking a job with another employer. 例子：爱丽丝和桑德拉向一个团队的告别，后者正在与另一位雇主一起工作。

farewell (adj): Parting, final. 分手，最后。 Examples: Alice and Sandra attended a farewell celebration for one of their team, who was taking a job with another employer. 示例：爱丽丝和桑德拉（Alice）和桑德拉（Sandra）为他们的一个团队参加了欢送会，后者正在另一雇主那里工作。 The politician gave a farewell speech to the House of Representatives. 这位政治家向众议院致辞。

farewell! (Interj): Goodbye! 再见！ Example: Alternatives to "farewell" are: "see you", "cheerio", "bye-bye", "so long" and "au revoir". 示例：“告别”的替代方法是：“再见”，“ cheerio”，“再见”，“这么久”和“ au revoir”。

farewell (v): To say goodbye (also said as "to bid farewell"). 说再见（也称为“告别”）。 Example: Alice and Sandra farewelled one of their team, who was taking a job with another employer. 示例：爱丽丝和桑德拉（Alice）和桑德拉（Sandra）告别了一个与另一位雇主一起工作的团队。 I/you/we/they/ farewell, he/she/it/ farewells. /am/is/are/ farewelling. /all/ farewelled. /was/were/ farewelling. /shall/will/ farewell. /shall/will/ be farewelling.

FAVOUR 偏爱 / 恩 / 促成 / 向

favour (n), favours (pl): [US: favor, favors]. A helpful or kind action. 有益或有益的行动。 Example: Frank did his neighbour a favour by mowing his front lawn while their family was on holiday. 例子：弗兰克在家人度假时割草草坪给他的邻居一个忙。

favour (n): Goodwill. 善意。 Example: Working hard and being honest will probably win you favour with your employer. 示例：努力工作和诚实会赢得雇主的青睐。

"in your favour" = to your advantage or benefit. “对您有利” =对您有利或有利。 Example: I'm pleased that the Magistrate ruled in my favour! 例子：我很高兴裁判官做出我的裁决！

"do me a favour" = a request for help. Sometimes used sarcastically, if the person asking is annoyed. “帮我一个忙” =请求帮助。 如果询问的人很生气，有时会讽刺地使用。 Examples: "Do me a favour and turn that music down, will you? I'm trying to concentrate." said Fred to his girlfriend. 例如：“帮我一个忙，把音乐调低，好吗？我正在努力集中精力。” 弗雷德对女友说。 Muriel said to Frank "Can you do me a favour and post this parcel when you visit the shops, please?" 穆里尔（Muriel）对弗兰克（Frank）说：“拜托您逛商店时，您能帮我个忙，把这个包裹寄出去吗？”

"to return a favour" = to do someone a favour because they did you one. “回报某人” =因为某人帮了你，所以帮某人一个忙。 Example: Ernie gave Bert a lift to the pub last week (= drove him there), so Bert returned the favour yesterday. 例子：厄尼（Ernie）上周给伯特（Bert）送去了一家酒吧（=开车送他去那儿），所以伯特（Bert）昨天回了恩。

"to curry favour with" = to try to get someone's favour (also spoken as "to try to win someone's favour"). “与某人讨好” =试图获得某人的青睐（也称为“试图赢得某人的青睐”）。 Example: One of Alice's team always tries to curry favour with his boss. 爱丽丝的一个团队总是试图讨好他的老板。

"out of favour" = not preferred or supported. “不赞成” =不推荐或不支持。 Example: Dark colours are out of favour this autumn. 示例：今年秋天深色不受欢迎。

"in favour" = in support of something. “赞成” =支持某事。 Example: "All those in favour of this rule, say Aye" said the Chairman. (Aye is an old English word meaning yes). 例子：“所有赞成这一规则的人，都说”，主席说。 （Aye是一个古老的英语单词，意思是）。

favour (v): To prefer somebody. 要喜欢某人。 Example: The billionaire always favoured his daughter over his two sons. 例子：亿万富翁总是比他的两个儿子更喜欢他的女儿。 I/you/we/they/ favour, he/she/it/ favours. /am/is/are/ favouring. /all/ favoured. /was/were/ favouring. /shall/will/ favour. /shall/will/ be favouring.

favour (v): To treat with care, especially an injury. 谨慎对待，尤指受伤。 Example: Frank noticed that Muriel was favouring her left foot. "I caught my ankle on the bottom step!" she said. 例子：弗兰克注意到穆里尔偏爱左脚。 “我在脚下踩到脚踝了！” 她说。

FAX 传真

fax (n), faxes (pl): Abbreviation of "facsimile", meaning a copy. Note plural spelling, -ES. 传真的缩写，表示副本。 注意复数拼写-ES。 A machine for transmitting a copy of written or printed material over a telephone connection. 一种通过电话连接传输书面或印刷材料副本的机器。 Example: The fax machine was an amazing invention in 1843. The design was much improved over the next 140 years, and could be found in most offices from 1980. 示例：传真机在1843年是一个了不起的发明。此设计在接下来的140年中得到了很大的改进，并且从1980年开始在大多数办公室中都可以使用。

fax (n): A message or picture sent by fax. 通过传真发送的消息或图片。 Example: Now that fibre-optic broadband has replaced telephone wires in Australia, fax machines do not work. The alternative to sending a fax is to scan a document and email it. 示例：由于澳大利亚的光纤宽带已经取代了电话线，因此传真机无法正常工作。 发送传真的替代方法是扫描文档并通过电子邮件发送。

fax (v): To send a fax. 发送传真。 Example: The alternative to faxing a document is to scan and email it. 示例：传真文档的替代方法是扫描并通过电子邮件发送。 I/you/we/they/ fax, he/she/it/ faxes (note spelling, -ES). /am/is/are/ faxing. /all/ faxed. /was/were/ faxing. /shall/will/ fax. /shall/will/ be faxing.

FEAR 怕 / 惮 / 恐 / 畏

fear (n, uncountable): A strong unpleasant emotion caused by danger. 由危险引起的强烈不愉快的情绪。 Example: The sound of footsteps coming closer in the dark street filled Alice with fear. 例子：在黑暗的街道上，脚步声越来越近，爱丽丝充满了恐惧。

fearful (adj): Literally, "full of fear". 从字面上看，“充满恐惧”。 Example: The sound of footsteps coming closer in the dark street made Alice fearful. 示例：在黑暗的街道上，脚步声越来越近，使爱丽丝感到恐惧。

fearfully (adv): In a fearful manner. 以一种可怕的方式。 Example: Every person in the village ran fearfully for shelter as the typhoon approached. 例子：台风来临时，村里的每个人都为躲避避难而奔波。

fear (n), fears (pl): A sense of fear because of someone or some situation. Also called a "phobia". 因某人或某些情况而感到恐惧。 也称为“恐惧症”。 Examples: Becoming homeless was the young mother's greatest fear. 例子：无家可归是年轻母亲最大的恐惧。 Yan has a fear of snakes and lizards. 艳怕蛇和蜥蜴。

fear (n, uncountable): A state of terrified reverence, for example a fear of God. 一种敬畏的状态，例如对上帝的敬畏。 Example: In some countries the Police cause fear in the population. 示例：在某些国家/地区，警察在民众中引起恐惧。

"put the fear of God into" = to cause someone to have much fear. “使对上帝的敬畏成为”使某人有很多敬畏。 Example: Their snarling dog is enough to put the fear of God into any robber. 例子：他们的咆哮的狗足以使对强盗的恐惧。

fear (n): A feeling of apprehension, worrying that something bad might happen. 一种担心的情绪，担心可能会发生不好的事情。 Example: Sandra has a fear of saying something stupid whenever she gives a presentation. 示例：Sandra每次演讲时都会害怕说些愚蠢的话。

"to strike fear into the heart of someone" = to make someone very fearful. “将恐惧打入某人的内心” =使某人非常恐惧。 Example: The approaching typhoon struck fear into the heart of everyone in the village. 示例：即将来临的台风将恐惧带入了村里每个人的心中。

"fear of missing out [SL: FOMO] = a worry that you might not be able to take advantage of some opportunity. “害怕错过[SL：FOMO] =担心您可能无法利用某些机会。 Example: The release of the new iPhone 12 gave rise to FOMO in many people, who knew that production would not keep up with demand. 示例：新iPhone 12的发布在许多人中引起了FOMO，他们知道生产不会跟上需求。

"No fear" (interj) = Definitely not! 当然不！ Example: There is no fear of me going into the yard with that snake! 例子：不用担心我会带着那条蛇走进院子！

"without fear or favour" = without being influenced in your advice or decisions. “没有恐惧或偏爱” =不受您的建议或决定的影响。 Example: Our local newspaper has a reputation for reporting the news without fear or favour. 示例：我们当地的报纸以新闻报道而著称，而无需担心或偏。

fear (v): To feel fear about something or someone. 害怕某事或某人。 Example: Yan fears snakes and lizards, very much. 例子：艳非常害怕蛇和蜥蜴。 I/you/we/they/ fear, he/she/it/ fears. /am/is/are/ fearing. /all/ feared. /was/were/ fearing. /shall/will/ fear. /shall/will/ be fearing.

fear (v): To feel awe or reverence towards someone or something. 对某人或某事感到敬畏或敬畏 Examples: "Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God!' shouted the priest. 例子：“你要敬畏耶和华你的上帝！” 牧师大喊。 In some countries the Police are feared, with good reason. 在某些国家，警察有充分的理由感到恐惧。

fear (v): To regret. Also, a polite way of apologising. 后悔。 还有，礼貌的道歉方式。 Example: I fear that we won't be able to meet the deadline for this report. May we have another week to finish it, please? 示例：我担心我们将无法在此报告的截止日期之前完成。 可以再等一周吗？

fear (v): To be anxious or solicitous for something. 为某事而焦虑或恳求 Example: We fear for the future of the Earth if climate change is not controlled. 例子：如果气候变化不受控制，我们担心地球的未来。

"never fear" = don't worry, be confident about the future. “从不恐惧” =别担心，对未来充满信心。 Example: You'll make your flight in time, never fear! 示例：您将准时出发，不必担心！

"fools rush in where angels fear to tread" = foolish people make decisions too quickly, without thinking. “愚蠢的人冲到天使害怕踩踏的地方” =愚蠢的人在没有思考的情况下做出了过快的决定。 Example: "How did I get into this situation?" asked Frank. "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread!" answered Muriel. 示例：“我是如何陷入这种情况的？” 弗兰克问。 “愚人赶到天使害怕踩踏的地方！” 穆里尔回答。

"to fear the worst" = to be anxious about a very bad future. “惧怕最坏的情况” =对非常糟糕的未来感到焦虑。 Example: We fear the worst for the Earth if climate change is not controlled. 例子：如果气候变化得不到控制，我们担心对地球最不利。

FEEL 感觉 / 觉得 / 认为 / 摸

feel (n, uncountable): A quality of an object experienced by touch. 通过触摸体验到的物体的质量。 Example: This fabric has a soft, warm feel. 示例：这种织物具有柔软，温暖的感觉。

feel (n, uncountable): A mental impression. Also called "a feeling". 精神上的印象。 也称为“一种感觉”。 Example: I have a feeling that the Stock Market will go up today. 例子：我觉得今天的股市会上涨。

feel (n), feels (pl): An act of fondling. 爱抚的行为。 Example: Fred's girlfriend knows that when he feels horny, he likes to have a feel of her nipples. 例子：弗雷德的女友知道，当他感到角质时，他喜欢对她的乳头有感觉。

feelings (pl): Emotional sensations. 情绪激动。 Example: John has very deep feelings for Yan. 例子：约翰对艳有很深的感情。

feel (v): To use your sense of touch. 利用您的触觉。 Examples: Feel how soft and warm this parka is! 示例：感觉这款派克大衣有多柔软和温暖！ Braille is a form of writing for blind people, who can feel patterns of raised dots on thick paper. 盲文是盲人的一种写作形式，他们可以感觉到厚纸上凸起的点的图案。 I/you/we/they/ feel, he/she/it/ feels. /am/is/are/ feeling. /all/ felt (note spelling, irregular verb). /was/were/ feeling. /shall/will/ feel. /shall/will/ be feeling.

feel (v): To seem to have some quality. 似乎有一些素质。 Example: This fabric feels soft and warm. 示例：这种织物感觉柔软温暖。

feel (v): To fondle. 爱抚。 Example: Fred felt his girlfriend's nipples through her bra. 例子：弗雷德（Fred）透过胸罩感觉到女友的乳头。

feel (v): To find your way, mentally. 在精神上找到自己的路。 Example: David had never solved this particular problem before, so he had to carefully feel his way to a solution. 示例：David以前从未解决过这个特殊的问题，因此他必须仔细地摸索解决方案。

feel (v): To find your way, physically. 从身体上寻找方法。 Example: When the lights went out, we had to feel our way to the front door. 示例：当灯光熄灭时，我们不得不感觉到前门的方式。

feel (v): To think emotionally. 进行情感思考。 Examples: I feel that this financial advisor can be trusted. 例子：我觉得这个财务顾问是可以信任的。 John feels very strongly about Yan. 约翰对艳的看法非常强烈。

feel (v): To sympathise. 表示同情。 Example: Sandra felt for a friend, a single mother, who had just been sacked from her job. 例子：桑德拉找一个刚被解雇的朋友，一个单身母亲。

FIGHT 战 / 摔交 / 斗争 / 打 / 战斗 / 争取

fight (n), fights (pl): A boxing match or judo match etc. 拳击比赛或柔道比赛等。 Example: Tonight's match on TV is a fight for the World Heavyweight title. 示例：今晚在电视上的比赛是为争夺世界重量级冠军而战。

fight (n): A physical conflict between two people or groups. 两个人或两个团体之间的身体冲突。 Example: Police were called yesterday evening to break up a fight between two groups of young men at a party. 示例：昨天晚上，警方被叫停，要在一次聚会上打破两组年轻男子之间的战斗。

fight (n): A conflict that is not physical. 非物理冲突。 Example: A local residents' group is in a fight to save our local pub from demolition. 示例：一个当地居民团体正在为拯救我们当地的酒吧免于拆迁而斗争。

fight (n): The will to fight. Being able to fight. 战斗的意志。 能够战斗。 Example: After half an hour being played by the fisherman, the fish had no fight left in him. 示例：在渔夫玩了半个小时之后，鱼没有挣扎了。

fight (v): For two people, or groups, to be in physical conflict. 对于两个人或两个团体来说，是身体上的冲突。 Example: Police were called yesterday evening to a party, where two groups of young men were fighting. 示例：昨天晚上，警察被召集参加一个聚会，两个年轻人在其中参加战斗。 I/you/we/they/ fight, he/she/it/ fights. /am/is/are/ fighting. /all/ fought (note spelling, irregular verb). /was/were/ fighting. /shall/will/ fight. /shall/will/ be fighting.

fight (v): For two people, or groups, to be in a conflict that is not physical. 对于两个人或一群人来说，这不是自然冲突。 Examples: A local residents' group is fighting to save our local pub from demolition. 示例：一个当地居民团体正在为拯救我们当地的酒吧而免于拆除。 The next election will be fought over issues of employment and climate change. 下届选举将在就业和气候变化问题上进行。

"to fight your way through" = to force your way through a crowd, or a narrow place. “通过自己的方式奋斗” =迫使自己通过人群或狭窄的地方。 Example: We had to fight our way through the crowd to get to our train. 示例：我们必须在人群中奋斗才能到达火车。

"fighting fit" = very healthy. “拼搏” =非常健康。 Example: Apart from his bad hips, Frank is fighting fit. 例子：除了臀部不好，弗兰克还很健康。

"an uphill fight" = a task that is very difficult. “艰苦的战斗” =一项艰巨的任务。 Example: Achieving action on climate change with the current Government will be an uphill fight. 例子：与现任政府达成有关气候变化的行动将是一场艰苦的斗争。

"to be spoiling for a fight" = to want to fight or argue with someone. “为了战斗而变质” =想与某人战斗或争论。 Example: Keep away from that group of young men - they're spoiling for a fight! 例子：远离那群年轻人-他们在吵架！

"to fight tooth and nail" / "to fight hammer and tongs" = to fight very hard. “打牙齿和指甲” /“与锤子和钳子搏斗” =非常努力。 Example: Property developers wanted to demolish our local pub, but we fought them tooth and nail and they backed down. 示例：房地产开发商想拆除我们当地的酒吧，但我们与他们搏斗了，他们退缩了。

"fighting a losing battle" = trying to do something that's probably impossible. “打败一场战斗” =尝试做可能不可能的事情。 Example: The Police are fighting a losing battle against family violence. 示例：警察正在与家庭暴力进行一场失败的斗争。

"fight or flight" = in a dangerous situation, you can stay and fight, or run away. “战斗还是逃跑” =在危险情况下，您可以留下战斗或逃跑。 Example: Feeling threatened, Alice had to choose fight or flight. 示例：由于受到威胁，爱丽丝不得不选择战斗还是逃跑。

"fight to the death" = literally, to fight until one of the fighters is dead. Also means, to fight very hard over some issue, and not compromise. “为死而战” =从字面上看，要战斗直到其中一名战士死亡。 也意味着，在某些问题上要进行非常艰苦的斗争，而不是妥协。 Example: Our local community is in a fight to the death over excessive property redevelopment in our suburb. 示例：我们的当地社区正在为因郊区过度房地产开发而死的斗争。

"fight like cat and dog" = to often have a fight or a violent argument. “像猫和狗一样战斗” =经常吵架或激烈争吵。 Example: A married couple who live 2 doors away (= 2 houses further along the same street) from Frank and Muriel hate each other, and fight like cat and dog. 示例：一对夫妇居住在弗兰克和穆里尔（Frank）和穆里尔（Muriel）相隔2门的地方（= 2条沿着这条街的房屋），彼此讨厌，像猫和狗一样战斗。

FILE 文件 / 档案 / 列 / 锉

file (n), files (pl): A set of printed or handwritten pages, put in order and bound or stapled together. 一组打印或手写的页面，有序排列并装订或装订在一起。 Example: Alice bent down to pull some files from a cupboard. 示例：爱丽丝弯下腰从橱柜里拉出一些文件。

file (n): In computing, a collection of digital data on a storage device such as a hard disk or memory stick. 在计算中，是指存储设备（例如硬盘或记忆棒）上的数字数据的集合。 Example: "hard copy" = A printed version of a computer file. 示例：“硬拷贝” =计算机文件的印刷版本。

file (n): A column of people one behind another (also called, "in single file"). 一列列的人（也称为“单个文件”）。 Example: A file of people waiting to vote stretched around the block. 例如：一群等待投票的人四处张望。

file (n): A hand tool having a block of ridged metal attached to a handle, used for shaping and smoothing objects. 一种手动工具，具有一块附在手柄上的脊形金属块，用于对物体进行成形和平滑处理。 Example: John's workshop has many different files, ranging from a 3 mm wide one for very fine work, to a coarse rasp for shaping wood. 示例：John的车间有许多不同的文件，从3毫米宽的文件（用于非常精细的工作）到粗糙的锉刀（用于塑造木材）不等。

"on file" = stored in a record. “在文件上” =存储在记录中。 Example: Service Dept: I can do that. Do we have your details on file? 示例：示例服务部：我可以做到。 我们是否有您的详细信息？

file (v): To put a set of printed or handwritten pages in order, and to fasten them together. 整理一组打印或手写的页面，然后将它们固定在一起。 Example: Betty filed her handwritten notes from the planning meeting. 示例：贝蒂从计划会议上提交了她的手写笔记。 I/you/we/they/ file, he/she/it/ files. /am/is/are/ filing (note spelling, no -E). /all/ filed (note spelling, single -E before -D). /was/were/ filing. /shall/will/ file. /shall/will/ be filing.

file (v): To put a file in a place where it can be found easily. 将文件放置在容易找到的位置。 Example: Alice makes sure she copies her Tax Returns and files them away. 示例：爱丽丝（Alice）确保自己复制了纳税申报单并将其归档。

file (v): In computing, to store a collection of digital data on a device such as a hard disk or a memory stick. 在计算中，将数字数据的集合存储在诸如硬盘或记忆棒之类的设备上。 Example: John filed all the programming for his new invention onto a memory stick, as a backup. 例子：约翰将他的新发明的所有程序都归档到记忆棒上，作为备份。

file (v): To move in a single line. 单行移动。 Examples: The queue for tickets to the footy game slowly filed up to the Ticket Office. 示例：足球比赛门票的排队缓慢地提交到售票处。 The platoon of soldiers quietly filed to set up an ambush. 排士兵悄悄地埋伏。

"to file charges" = to make a formal, legal complaint against someone. “提起诉讼” =对某人进行正式的法律投诉。 Example: Yesterday the Police filed charges against a priest for sexual abuse of a choir boy. 例子：昨天，警察对一名牧师提出了指控，指控其对合唱团男孩进行了性虐待。

file (v): To shape or smooth something with a file. 用锉刀修整或平滑某物。 Example: The mechanic carefully filed the sharp edges off a metal part. 示例：机修工小心地将锋利边缘从金属零件上锉掉。

FILL 满足 / 弥漫 / 填 / 满

fill (n), fills (pl): The amount needed to fill a container. 填充容器所需的数量。 Example: Don't forget to give the fuel tank a fill - it's getting a bit low! 示例：不要忘记给油箱加油-油位会变得有点低！

fill (n): Also called "a filling", material put inside some object to give it strength or shape. 也称为“填充物”的一种材料，放置在某些物体内部以赋予其强度或形状。 Examples: The ancient Roman wall has a filling of rubble. 示例：古老的罗马城墙充满了瓦砾。 These pillows have a foam filling. 这些枕头有泡沫填充物。

fill (n): Inexpensive material used to occupy empty spaces, especially in "civil engineering" (= a road, bridge, dam etc). 廉价的材料，用于占据空白处，特别是在“土木工程”中（指道路，桥梁，大坝等）。 Examples: The dam wall has a stone face and an earth fill. 示例：坝墙有一块石面和一块土。 The building that collapsed during an earthquake was found to have weak fill inside its concrete supports, instead of proper reinforcing. 发现在地震中倒塌的建筑物的混凝土支撑内部填充较弱，没有进行适当的加固。

fill (n): An amount that is large enough or satisfying. 足够大或令人满意的数量。 Example: After a four-course meal, Alice had eaten her fill. 例子：吃了四道菜后，爱丽丝吃饱了。

"back and fill" = to drive a vehicle backwards and forwards to make it fit into or through a narrow space. “向后填充” =前后驱动车辆以使其适合狭窄的空间或通过狭窄的空间。 Example: The parking space was only half a metre longer than Fred's car, so he had to back and fill to park neatly. 例子：停车位仅比弗雷德的车长半米，因此他必须后退并加满才能整齐地停车。

fill (v): To add something to a container so as to leave no space inside it. 在容器中添加一些东西以使其内部不留任何空间。 Example: Don't forget to fill the fuel tank - it's getting a bit low! 例子：别忘了给油箱加油-它的油位太低了！ I/you/we/they/ fill, he/she/it/ fills. /am/is/are/ filling. /all/ filled. /was/were/ filling. /shall/will/ fill. /shall/will/ be filling.

fill (v): To take up all of something. 拿走所有的东西。 Example: Frank fills his spare time by making model trains. 示例：弗兰克通过制作模型火车来填补业余时间。

fill (v): To go inside something, so that no more people can fit inside. 进入某物内部，使更多的人无法容纳其中。 Example: It needs only 5 passengers to fill this vehicle. 示例：只需要5名乘客即可填充这辆车。

fill (v): To become full. 变得饱满。 Example: The farmer's dams filled quickly, once the drought broke. 例子：一旦干旱爆发，农民的水坝很快就被填满。

fill (v): To satisfy a request or order. 为了满足要求或订单。 Example: We shall have to employ extra workers to fill this large order. 示例：我们将不得不雇用额外的工人来完成这个大订单。

fill (v): To put a person into a vacant job. 使某人空缺。 Example: The company took three months to fill the position of CEO. 示例：公司花了三个月的时间来担任首席执行官一职。

fill (v): To repair a tooth by drilling out decay and replacing it with a hard plastic compound. 通过钻出蛀牙并用硬质塑料代替来修复牙齿。 Example: During her most recent visit to the dentist, Muriel need to have a tooth filled. 示例：在最近一次去看牙医时，穆里尔（Muriel）需要填充一颗牙齿。

fill (v): To be overcome by an emotion. 被情感克服。 Example: The city filled with dread as the invading army came closer. 例子：随着侵略军的临近，这座城市充满了恐惧。

"to fill a void" = to replace something that is missing. “填补空白” =替换缺少的内容。 Examples: Betty fills the void at times when her Boss is on holiday. 示例：贝蒂（Betty）有时会在老板度假时填补空缺。 When a strong leader of a nation falls, groups may fight to fill the void. 当一个强大的国家领导人垮台时，团体可能会为填补空缺而战。

"to fill in" = to provide information, by writing on a form or typing into a computer program. “填写” = 通过在表格上书写或键入计算机程序来提供信息。 Example: When you visit a professional, you usually have to fill in a form giving your name, address and other details. 示例：当您拜访专业人员时，通常必须填写一张提供您的姓名，地址和其他详细信息的表格。

"to fill in" = to provide information, by speaking. “填写” = 通过讲话提供信息。 Example: Betty asked Sandra to fill her in regarding the progress of the team's latest project. 示例：Betty要求Sandra填写团队最新项目的进度。

"to fill in" = to temporarily take the place of someone or something. “填写” = 暂时代替某人或某物。 Example: Alice volunteered to fill in for the receptionist, who was ill. 示例：爱丽丝自愿为病了的接待员做饭。

"to fill in the blanks" = literally, to supply missing information on a form or screen. This idiom also means, to think about something and work out any missing information, without being told about it. “填补空白” = 从字面上看，是为了在表单或屏幕上提供缺失的信息。 这个成语还意味着，在不被告知的情况下，思考一些问题并找出任何缺失的信息。 Example: The fishermen have been missing for two days, and a lifejacket washed up this morning, so we can fill in the blanks. 例子：渔民已经失踪了两天，今天早上洗了一条救生衣，所以我们可以填补空白。

"to fill your face" = to eat a lot of food quickly. “填满你的脸” = 要迅速吃很多食物。 Example: We have a 15 km hike today, so we'd better fill our faces at breakfast. 示例：今天我们要徒步15公里，所以最好在早餐时满脸。

"to fill someone's shoes" = to replace someone, taking over their status and responsibilities. “填满某人的鞋子” = 取代某人，接管他们的地位和职责。 Example: We're sorry our CEO is leaving. It will be hard to find someone to fill her shoes. 示例：很抱歉我们的首席执行官要离开。 很难找到有人来填补她的鞋子。

"to fill a gap" / "to fill the gap" = literally, to fill a hole in some object. This idiom also means to temporarily take the place of someone or something. “填满间隙” /“填满间隙” =字面意思是在某些对象中填满孔。 这个成语还意味着暂时代替某人或某物。 Example: Alice volunteered to fill the gap for the receptionist, who was ill. 例子：爱丽丝自愿填补病假接待员的空缺。

"to fill the bill" / "to fit the bill" = to be exactly what is required in a situation. “满足要求” /“适合要求” =恰好满足情况的要求。 Example: Muriel was looking for some material to patch a cushion. She found some canvas that filled the bill perfectly. 示例：Muriel正在寻找一些修补垫的材料。 她发现一块帆布可以很好地填补帐单。

"to fill out" = same as "to fill in". This idiom also means, to increase your size or weight. “填写” =与“填写”相同。 这个成语还意味着增加您的大小或体重。 Example: Alice was a skinny teenager, but filled out in her early twenties. 例子：爱丽丝是一个瘦瘦的少年，但是在她二十多岁的时候就充满了。

"to fill a prescription" = to take a prescription to a chemist, who dispenses the required drugs. “开处方” =向配药所需药的化学家开处方。 Example: Frank filled a prescription for anti-inflammatories, to help with his hip pain. 示例：弗兰克（Frank）开出了抗炎药处方，以帮助缓解髋部疼痛。

FILM 薄膜 / 电影 / 胶片 / 片

film (n), films (pl): A thin layer of some substance. 薄薄的某种物质的薄层。 Example: There was a thin film of dust on all the furniture in the house. 例子：屋子里所有的家具上都覆盖着一层薄薄的灰尘。

film (n): A thin, flexible, transparent sheet, such as plastic, used in wrapping or packaging. 薄的，柔软的，透明的薄片，例如塑料，用于包装或包装。 Example: A very popular wrapping film is called "Glad Wrap". 示例：一种非常流行的包装膜被称为“ Glad Wrap”。

film (n): A light-sensitive plastic roll used to capture pictures in a camera, before digital cameras became available. 一种光敏塑料卷，用于在数码相机可用之前在相机中拍摄照片。 Example: Plastic photographic film is hard to buy these days, because digital cameras are so cheap to use, and you can erase anything that you don't like! 例子：如今，很难买到塑料胶卷，因为数码相机的使用是如此便宜，而且您可以擦除任何您不喜欢的东西！

film (n): A movie, on film or digital storage. 电影，电影或数字存储。 Example: Last night we saw a film at the local cinema ([US:] movie theatre). 示例：昨晚我们在当地电影院（[美国：]电影院）看了电影。

film (v): To record a movie, which may be a long "feature film", a "documentary", a short "segment" for TV news, etc. 录制电影，可能是一部长篇“特色电影”，一部“纪录片”，一段简短的“电视新闻”等。 Example: The last time we visited the beach, there was a crew filming a segment for Channel 9 News. 示例：上次我们访问海滩时，有一个工作人员正在为Channel 9 News拍摄一段片段。 I/you/we/they/ film, he/she/it/ films. /am/is/are/ filming. /all/ filmed. /was/were/ filming. /shall/will/ film. /shall/will/ be filming.

film (v): To cover, or to become covered, with a thin layer of something. 用薄薄的东西覆盖或被覆盖。 Example: Ice filmed the pond this morning. 例子：今天早晨，冰在池塘上拍了下来。

FIX 修复 / 固定 / 确定 / 修理 / 定 / 安装

fix (n), fixes (pl): A repair, of an object or a situation. 修理物体或情况的修理。 Examples: Frank took his new drill back to the store for a fix. 示例：Frank将他的新钻带回商店以进行修复。 The system of social housing urgently needs a fix. 社会住房制度迫切需要修复。 Our leaking roof badly needs a fix. 我们漏水的屋顶非常需要修复。 Try rebooting your computer - that's a good fix for lots of problems. 尝试重新启动计算机-这是解决许多问题的好方法。

"a quick fix" = a fast solution to a problem, which may not be permanent. “快速解决” =快速解决问题的方法，这可能不是永久性的。 Examples: There is no quick fix for homelessness, but the Government program of building social housing apartments will help. 示例：没有快速解决无家可归问题的方法，但是政府建造社会住房公寓的计划将有所帮助。 Politicians love quick fixes, but many of these cause problems in the future. 政客喜欢快速修复，但其中许多会在将来引起问题。

"to get a fix on something" = to understand something clearly. “解决某事” =清楚了解某事。 Example: After a long meeting, Betty's team thought they had a fix on the software problem. 示例：经过长时间的会议，Betty的团队认为他们已经解决了软件问题。

fix (n): A difficult situation. 困难的局面。 Example: John is in a fix because one of his suppliers has gone broke (= has become bankrupt). 示例：John处于修复状态，因为他的一个供应商破产了（=已破产）。

"to get in a fix" = to be in a difficult situation. “解决问题” =处于困境中。 Example: John got in a fix when one of his suppliers went broke. 示例：当一个供应商破产时，约翰得到了解决。

fix (n) [SL:] A single dose of an addictive drug. 单剂成瘾药物。 Example: Drug addicts may rob or steal just to get their next fix. 示例：吸毒者可能会抢劫或偷窃，只是为了获得下一个解决方案。

fix (n) [SL:] An illegal tampering with a sporting event, an election, a trial, or a commercial contract. 非法篡改体育赛事，选举，审判或商业合同。 Examples: The politician complained that she lost the election because of a fix. 例子：政治家抱怨说她因选拔而输掉了选举。 It looks like the selection of a builder for the new road was a fix. 看起来为新路选择制造商是一种解决方法。

"the fix is in" = something has been tampered with. “已解决问题” =某些内容已被篡改。 Example: We thought that a fix was in after the contract went to the highest bid. 示例：我们认为在合同达到最高出价后才解决。

fix (n): A determination of your location. 确定您的位置。 Example: Before GPS was available, ship navigators had to "shoot the sun" to get a fix. 示例：在GPS可用之前，船舶导航员必须“朝阳”以解决问题。

fix (v): To mend (= repair) something. 修理（=修理）某物。 Examples: Frank took his new drill back to the store so it could be fixed. 示例：Frank将他的新钻带回商店，以便可以对其进行修复。 The system of social housing urgently needs to be fixed. 急需确定社会住房制度。 Our leaking roof badly needs to be fixed. 我们漏水的屋顶严重需要修复。 Try rebooting your computer - that often fixes a problem. 尝试重新启动计算机-这通常可以解决问题。 I/you/we/they/ fix, he/she/it/ fixes (note spelling, -ES). /am/is/are/ fixing. /all/ fixed. /was/were/ fixing. /shall/will/ fix. /shall/will/ be fixing.

fix (v): To direct a glare (= a piercing look) at someone. 给某人直视（刺眼的外观）。 Example: The teacher fixed the unfortunate schoolboy with a glare. 例子：老师用眩光固定了那个不幸的男生。

fix (v): To prepare food. 准备食物。 Example: May I fix you something to eat? 例子：我可以给你吃点东西吗？

fix (v): To illegally tamper with a sporting event, an election, a trial, or a commercial contract. 非法篡改体育赛事，选举，审判或商业合同。 Examples: The politician complained that she lost because the election was fixed. 示例：政治家抱怨说她因为选举固定而失败了。 Selecting a builder for the new road was fixed. 选择新道路的建设者是固定的。

fix (v): To take revenge on. 报仇。 Example: If we ever see him in this suburb again, we'll fix him! 示例：如果我们再次在这个郊区见到他，我们将修复他！

fix (v): To attach. 附上。 Example: Frank carefully fixed a label and stamps to the parcel. 示例：弗兰克（Frank）小心翼翼地将标签和邮票固定在包裹上。

fix (v): To hold in place. 固定到位。 Example: The builder used two braces to fix the post while it was concreted in place. 示例：在将混凝土桩固定到位时，建造者使用两个大括号将其固定。

fix (v): To determine your location. 确定您的位置。 Example: The hikers were able to fix their position using a smartphone's GPS. 示例：徒步旅行者能够使用智能手机的GPS固定位置。

FLASH 闪 / 闪光灯 / 瞬间 / 闪现 / 发光

flash (n), flashes (pl): A very short amount of time. 时间很短。 Examples: In the accident, everything happened in a flash. 示例：事故中，所有事情瞬间发生。 "Wait, I'll be there in a flash!" “等等，我一会儿就在那里！”

"flash flood" = a flood which happens quickly. “山洪” =迅速发生的洪灾。 Example: After heavy rain, rivers or even city streets can produce flash floods. 示例：大雨过后，河流甚至城市街道都会产生山洪暴发。

"flash in the pan" = something that lasts for just a short time. “锅中的闪光灯” =持续时间很短的东西。 Example: The new tennis player looked promising, but her success was a flash in the pan.示例：新网球运动员看起来很有前途，但她的成功是一闪而过。

"as quick as a flash" = very quickly. “快如闪电” =非常快。 Example: As quick as a flash, the cat ran out the front door. 例子：猫一闪而过，就跑出了前门。

flash (n): A short burst of light. 短暂的一阵光。 Examples: The burglar alarm gives a bright flash every 5 seconds. 示例：防盗警报器每5秒闪烁一次。 There was a blue flash when the power lines touched. 电源线触碰时出现蓝色闪烁。

flash (n): A sudden clever burst of reasoning. 突然的一连串聪明的推理。 Example: In a flash, Alice realised how she could solve the problem. 示例：一瞬间，爱丽丝意识到了自己可以解决问题的方式。

"flashback" = a memory of an earlier time. “闪回” =较早时间的记忆。 Example: For years, the soldier had flashbacks of violent ambushes in Afghanistan. 例子：多年来，这名士兵在阿富汗发生过多次伏击事件。

flash (n): Material left around the edge of a moulded part. 模制件边缘周围残留的材料。 Example: Staff on the assembly line carefully ground off flash from each part as it came out of the mould. 示例：流水线中的工作人员在每个零件从模具中出来时仔细地将它们的毛刺接地。

flash (n): In photography, a device that produces a brief burst of light, to give a better photo. 在摄影中，是指产生短暂光线以产生更好照片的设备。 Example: Smartphones have surprisingly bright flashes built-in. 示例：智能手机内置了令人惊讶的明亮闪光。

flash (v): To move quickly. 快速移动。 Examples: A police car flashed past us. 例子：一辆警车从我们身边闪过。 The cat flashed past Frank and out the front door. 猫闪过弗兰克，走到前门。 I/you/we/they/ flash, he/she/it/ flashes (note spelling, -ES). /am/is/are/ flashing. /all/ flashed. /was/were/ flashing. /shall/will/ flash. /shall/will/ be flashing.

flash (v): To produce a short burst of light. 产生一小段光。 Example: The burglar alarm flashes brightly every 5 seconds. 示例：防盗警报器每5秒闪烁一次。

flash (v): To happen for a short time. 短时间发生。 Examples: A picture flashed onto the screen. 示例：图片闪烁到屏幕上。 The attractive young woman flashed a smile at David. 那个迷人的年轻女子朝大卫笑了。

"flash fry" = to fry something quickly. “快速油炸” =快速油炸。 Example: Venison tastes best when it is flash-fried. Otherwise it can be tough and chewy. 例子：鹿肉被炸时味道最好。 否则，可能会变得艰难而耐嚼。

flash (v): To evaporate suddenly. 突然蒸发。 Example: The boilers in the power station flash water into superheated steam. 示例：电站中的锅炉将水闪蒸成过热的蒸汽。

flash (v) [SL:] To expose your genitals briefly in public. 在公共场合简短地暴露您的生殖器。 Example: Police arrested a young man who was flashing passengers on a train. 示例：警察逮捕了一名在火车上闪烁乘客的年轻男子。

flash (v): To show off something fancy or expensive. 炫耀一些花哨或昂贵的东西。 Example: He pulled up his sleeve and flashed a Cartier watch. 示例：他拉起袖子并闪烁着卡地亚（Cartier）手表。

flash (v): In computing, to write data to a solid-state memory. 在计算中，将数据写入固态存储器。 Example: John re-flashed the BIOS memory in a computer, to try to solve a fault. 示例：John重新刷新了计算机中的BIOS内存，以尝试解决故障。

flash (adj) [SL:] Expensive-looking. 看起来很贵。 Example: Fred dreams of driving a flash car. 示例：弗雷德（Fred）梦想开一辆闪光的汽车。

FLOAT 浮筒 / 彩车 / 镘 / 浮动 / 浮 / 漂浮

float (n), floats (pl): An object that can support itself, and some other object attached to it, in a liquid. 一种可以在液体中支撑自身以及与之相连的其他物体的物体。 Example: The fishermen gently put the floats over the side of the boat, with the net trailing after. 示例：渔民将浮标轻轻放在船的侧面，然后拖网。

float (n): A tool, like a trowel, used for smoothing plaster or concrete. 抹泥刀一种工具，如抹子，用于抹平石膏或混凝土 Example: A rubber-faced float (also called a "squeegee") is the easiest way to apply grout to tiling. 示例：橡胶面的浮子（也称为“吸水扒”）是将水泥浆施加到贴砖上的最简单方法。

"float glass" = a type of window glass. “浮法玻璃” =一种窗户玻璃。 Example: The large window at the front of the shop was made of float glass.示例：商店前面的大窗户是用浮法玻璃制成的。

float (n): Money that is put in a till at the start of a business day, from which the cashier gives customers their change. 在营业日开始时存放在收银台上的钱，收银员从收银员那里给他们找零。 Example: At the supermarket, staff were busy unpacking cash and putting it in each till as a float before the shop opened. 示例：在超市里，工作人员忙于打开现金包装，并在商店开业前将它们分别存放到车里。

float (n): The first offering of shares in a company to the public, at the time when the company "lists" on a stock exchange.公司在证券交易所“上市”时向公众首次公开发行公司股票。 Example: The planned float of Ant Group was worth an astonishing 500 billion dollars. 例子：蚂蚁集团计划的流通市值达到惊人的5000亿美元。

float (n): In computing, a number with a decimal point. The opposite of an integer. 在计算中，带小数点的数字。 与整数相反。 Example: Sandra specified floats for some variables in her program. 示例：Sandra在她的程序中为某些变量指定了浮点数。

float (n): A decorated vehicle in a parade. 在游行中的装饰的车辆。 Example: The Moomba Parade in Melbourne features many floats from community organisations. 示例：墨尔本的Moomba游行有许多社区组织的花车。

float (v): For an object or person, to be less dense than a liquid so that part of it stays above the surface. 对于物体或人，其密度要小于液体，从而使其一部分停留在表面上方。 Examples: An iceberg floats with nine-tenths of its body under the water. 示例：冰山漂浮在水中，十分之九的身体。 Wearing a lifejacket ensures that you can float and breathe without problems. 穿上救生衣可以确保您自由漂浮和呼吸。 I/you/we/they/ float, he/she/it/ floats. /am/is/are/ floating. /all/ floated. /was/were/ floating. /shall/will/ float. /shall/will/ be floating.

float (v): To put some object gently on top of a liquid, so that part of it stays above the surface. 将一些物体轻轻放在液体上，使其一部分停留在表面上方。 Example: The boy gently floated his model boat on the pond. 例子：男孩轻轻地将他的模型船漂浮在池塘上。

"float your boat" = to experience something that's exciting or interesting. “浮上你的船” =体验令人兴奋或有趣的事情。 Example: Fred can sit and listen to Classical music, but it doesn't really float his boat. 例子：弗雷德可以坐下来听古典音乐，但是并没有真正使他的船浮起。

float (v): To move with the liquid in which you are floating. 与您所漂浮的液体一起移动。 Example: The raft floated downstream, towards the rapids. 示例：木筏向下游急流漂流。

float (v): To drift gently through the air. 缓慢地飘过空气。 Example: Mist floated across the pond. 示例：薄雾飘过池塘。

float (v): To drift or wander aimlessly. 漫无目的地漂移或漫无目的 Examples: Pollen floated through the air, on a light breeze. 示例：花粉微风轻拂空气。 John fell asleep with thoughts of Yan floating through his mind. 约翰睡着了，他的脑海里浮现出了关于艳的想法。

float (v): To move in a very smooth, gentle manner. 以非常平稳，温和的方式移动。 Example: The ballet dancer seemed to float across the stage. 例子：芭蕾舞演员似乎漂浮在舞台上。

"to float on air" = to be very happy. “飘浮” =非常高兴。 Example: The young woman has been floating on air since she got engaged. 示例：自从订婚以来，这名年轻女子一直漂浮在空中。

float (v): To suggest an idea or plan.提出一个想法或计划。 Example: Betty floated with her Boss the idea of holding their weekly team meeting at a local restaurant. 例子：贝蒂和她的老板浮想联翩，她的想法是在当地一家餐馆举行每周一次的团队会议。

float (v): To allow the exchange rate of a currency to be set by market forces. 允许由市场力量设定货币的汇率。 Example: The Australian Government first allowed the Dollar to float in 1983. 示例：澳大利亚政府于1983年首先允许美元浮动。

float (v): To offer shares in a company to the public, at the time when the company "lists" on a stock exchange. 在公司在证券交易所“上市”时向公众公开公司的股份。 Example: A well-known beauty products manufacturer planned to float in October. 示例：一家著名的美容产品制造商计划于10月上市。

FLOOD 洪水 / 水灾 / 泛滥 / 淹没 / 泛滥

flood (n), floods (pl): An overflow of water from a lake etc on to land. 水从湖等溢流到土地上。 Examples: Australia's national anthem describes it as "land of drought and flooding rains", which is accurate. 示例：澳大利亚的国歌将其描述为“干旱和暴雨的土地”，这是准确的。 Recent heavy rainfall in Sydney produced floods in the Western suburbs. 悉尼最近的强降雨导致西部郊区发生洪水。

"flash flood" = a flood which happens quickly. “山洪” =迅速发生的洪灾。 Example: After heavy rain, rivers or even city streets can produce flash floods. 示例：大雨过后，河流甚至城市街道都会产生山洪暴发。

flood (n): A large number of something, that appears quickly. 大量的东西，很快就会出现。 Example: The company received a flood of applications when they advertised for delivery drivers. 示例：该公司在广告宣传送货司机时收到大量申请。

flood (n): The flowing in of a tide. The opposite of "ebb". 潮水涌入。 与“退潮”相反。 Example: Fishing is usually better on a flood tide. 示例：通常在洪潮时钓鱼会更好。

"in full flood" = flowing very quickly. “洪水泛滥” =流动非常快。 Example: After heavy rain, the river is in full flood. 示例：大雨过后，河水泛滥。

"in full flood" = for an event, to be proceeding quickly. “正在全力以赴” =对于某个事件，将很快进行。 Example: By 10 am, the festival was in full flood, with a long queue of people waiting to enter. 示例：到上午10点，音乐节已经泛滥成灾，一排排的人正等着参加。

"in floods of tears" = crying very hard. “眼泪汪汪” =哭得很厉害。 Example: Sandra was in floods of tears when her father died. 例子：桑德拉（Sandra）在父亲去世时充满了眼泪。

flood (n): A floodlight, a light producing a wide, bright beam. 泛光灯，发出宽阔明亮光束的光。 Example: Our local Council recently installed floods at our local sports ground. 示例：我们的地方议会最近在我们的运动场上造成了洪灾。

flood (n): A heavy menstrual discharge. 月经量大。 Example: During her period, the young woman is careful to wear extra-absorbent pads, in case she has a flood. 示例：在她的月经期间，年轻女子小心时要戴上超吸收性的护垫，以防万一洪水泛滥。

flood (v): To cause something to be filled or covered with water, more than rivers, drains etc can handle. 要使某些东西被填满或被水覆盖，不仅仅是河流，排水沟等都可以处理。 Examples: Recent heavy rainfall in Sydney flooded the Western suburbs. 例子：悉尼最近的大雨淹没了西郊。 Rain, when it does come, can lead to flooding because sun-baked soil cannot easily absorb heavy rain. 雨来的时候，可能会导致水浸，因为晒太阳的土壤不容易吸收大雨。 I/you/we/they/ flood, he/she/it/ floods. /am/is/are/ flooding. /all/ flooded. /was/were/ flooding. /shall/will/ flood. /shall/will/ be flooding.

flood (v): For a large number of something, appearing quickly. 对于大量事物，很快就会出现。 Example: Applications flooded in when the company advertised for delivery drivers. 示例：当公司宣传送货司机时，应用程序泛滥成灾。

"To flood with light" = to cause a lot of light to illuminate a place. “用光照射”=使大量的光线照亮一个地方。 Example: She pulled back the curtains and the room flooded with light. 例子：她拉开窗帘，房间里充满了光线。

"To flood the market" = to fill a retail market with too much of something. “淹没市场”=为零售市场填补过多的东西。 Example: Poor-quality electric heaters are flooding the market. 示例：劣质的电加热器席卷市场。

"to flood out of" = to move quickly and in large numbers. “泛滥成灾” =快速大量行动。 Example: When the lunch bell rang, children flooded out of their classrooms. 示例：当午餐钟响起时，孩子们涌出教室。

FLOW 流量 / 流 / 流动 / 洏

flow (n), flows (pl): A movement of fluid (which can be a liquid or a gas). 流体（可以是液体或气体）的运动。 Example: When a river enters a gorge, the flow will be faster. 示例：当河流进入峡谷时，流量会更快。

flow (n): A movement in people or things in a particular way in large numbers or amounts. 以特定方式大量或大量地移动人或事物。 Example: When the gates to the footy ground opened there was a strong flow of people to get the best seats. 示例：打开通往地面的大门时，会有大量的人流来获得最佳座位。

flow (n): Smoothness or continuity. 平滑度或连续性。 Example: Dancers practice to obtain a flow to their movements. 示例：舞者练习使自己的动作顺畅。

flow (n): The emission of blood during menstruation. 月经期间血液的排出。 Example: During her period, on days of higher flow, the young woman is careful to wear extra-absorbent pads. 例如：在她的月经期间，在流量较高的日子里，年轻女子小心地戴上超吸收性的护垫。

flow (v): For a fluid, to move from one place to another. 对于流体，从一个地方移动到另一个地方。 Example: The river flowed faster as it entered the gorge. 示例：这条河进入峡谷时流淌得更快。 I/you/we/they/ flow, he/she/it/ flows. /am/is/are/ flowing. /all/ flowed. /was/were/ flowing. /shall/will/ flow. /shall/will/ be flowing.

flow (v): For a number of people, to move from one place to another. 对于许多人来说，要从一个地方移到另一个地方。 Example: When the gates to the footy ground opened, people flowed in quickly to get the best seats. 示例：打开通往地面的大门时，人们迅速进入，以获得最佳座位。

flow (v): To move smoothly or gracefully. 平稳地或优雅地移动 Example: The dancer was very experienced and her performance just flowed. 例子：舞者非常有经验，她的表演也随波逐流。

"in full flow" = at a high rate or level. “全流量” =高速率或高水平。 Examples: Following two days of rain, the creek in our local park was in full flow. 示例：在下了两天的降雨之后，我们当地公园的小溪已满员。 Betty's boss never likes being interrupted when he is in full flow at a meeting. 贝蒂的老板在会议上忙得不可开交时不喜欢被打扰。

FLOWER 花 / 开花 / 花儿 / 盛开

flower (n), flowers (pl): Part of a plant, usually colourful to attract bees and birds for reproduction. 植物的一部分，通常是五颜六色的，以吸引蜜蜂和鸟类繁殖。 Example: The wet season is a colourful time in inland Australia, when billions of plants produce white, yellow and blue flowers. 示例：在澳大利亚内陆，雨季是一个多姿多彩的时期，数十亿种植物产生白色，黄色和蓝色的花朵。

flower (n): A plant that bears flowers, especially a plant that is small and not very woody. 有花的植物，尤其是小而不是木本的植物。 Example: Muriel said to Frank "I'd like to plant some flowers each side of the path, this summer." 例子：穆里尔对弗兰克说：“今年夏天，我想在小路两边种些花。”

"in flower" = a state of producing flowers. “在花中” =产生花的状态。 Example: The wet season is a colourful time in inland Australia, when billions of plants are in flower. 示例：在澳大利亚内陆，雨季是一个多姿多彩的时期，数十亿株植物开花。

"the flower of" = The best examples or representatives of a group. “……之花” =团体中最好的例子或代表。 Example: The flower of our young scientists generally leave Australia to work overseas, for better money or opportunity. 示例：为了获得更多的金钱或机会，我们年轻科学家的花朵通常离开澳大利亚到海外工作。

"the flower of" = The best state of things; the prime. “……之花” =事物的最佳状态； 总理。 Example: At age 38, the champion tennis player is in the flower of her ability. 示例：38岁的时候，冠军网球运动员正处于她的能力之花中。

flower (n): An ornamental type of speech. You normally hear this as an adjective - "flowery", meaning speech that is complicated or ornamental. 装饰性语言。 通常，您会以形容词的形式听这句话：“花开”，意为复杂或装饰性的语音。 Example: The Mayor gave a flowery speech welcoming home firefighters who had volunteered to help another state. 示例：市长发表了热情洋溢的讲话，欢迎自愿帮助另一个州的家庭消防员。

flower (v): To produce flowers. 产生花。 Example: The wet season is a colourful time in inland Australia, when billions of plants flower. 示例：在澳大利亚内陆，雨季是一个丰富多彩的时期，数十亿株植物开花。 I/you/we/they/ flower, he/she/it/ flowers. /am/is/are/ flowering. /all/ flowered. /was/were/ flowering. /shall/will/ flower. /shall/will/ be flowering.

flower (v): To reach a state of full development or achievement. 达到充分发展或成就的状态 Example: From the 15th to the 17th century, exploration, colonisation and trading flowered. 例子：从15到17世纪，勘探，殖民化和贸易蓬勃发展。

flowery (adj): Having many flowers. 有很多花。 Example: Next summer, Muriel's garden will be very flowery. 示例：明年夏天，穆里尔（Muriel）的花园将开满鲜花。

FOLD 合拢 / 牢 / 信徒 / 折 / 折叠 / 摺

fold (n), folds (pl): A bend or crease in something. For example, a fold in a sheet of metal to make it stronger. Or a fold in a sheet of paper to form two pages of a book. 弯曲或折痕 例如，在金属板上折叠以使其更坚固。 或在一张纸上折叠以形成一本书的两页。 Example: John used a machine called a "folder" to make three right-angle folds in a strip of aluminium. 示例：John使用一台称为“文件夹”的机器在一条铝带中进行三个直角折叠。

fold (n): In geology, the bending of a flat seam of rock, due to heat and stress. 在地质学中，由于热量和应力而导致的岩石平缝的弯曲。 Example: Melbourne's Eastern Freeway cuttings show many folded seams, due to prehistoric volcanic activity. 示例：由于史前的火山活动，墨尔本的东部高速公路cutting插显示出许多折叠的接缝。

fold (n): A group of sheep or goats. Also, the place where they are kept. 一群绵羊或山羊。 还有，它们被保存的地方。 Example: Sheepdogs are used by farmers to control sheep in folds. 示例：牧羊犬被农民用来控制成倍的绵羊。

fold (n): A group of people who share a common value. 一群有着共同价值的人。 Example: After playing cricket for a couple of years, the tennis player is returning to the fold. 示例：打了几年板球之后，网球运动员又回到了弃牌状态。

fold (v): To bend a thin material. 弯曲薄的材料。 Examples: John carefully folded a strip of aluminium three times. 例子：约翰小心地将一条铝条折了三遍。 Alice folded an A4 sheet of paper twice and put it into a standard-size DL envelope. 爱丽丝将A4纸折叠两次，然后放入标准尺寸的DL信封中。 I/you/we/they/ fold, he/she/it/ folds. /am/is/are/ folding. /all/ folded. /was/were/ folding. /shall/will/ fold. /shall/will/ be folding.

fold (v): For something to be bent, possibly right over to touch itself. 对于某些弯曲的东西，可能会直接触摸自己。 Example: The sheets of paper were folded twice, then put in an envelope. 示例：将纸张折叠两次，然后放入信封中。

fold (v): To bend and possibly fall over. 弯曲，可能跌倒。 Example: The boxer was hit in the stomach and folded to the floor. 例子：拳击手被打在肚子上，然后折叠到地板上。

fold (v): In gambling, to withdraw from a bet. 在赌博中，退出投注。 Example: The poker player had a weak "hand" (= handful of cards he was dealt) and decided to fold. 示例：扑克玩家的“手牌”较弱（=拿到了几张纸牌），因此决定弃牌。

fold (v): In business, for a company to cease operating, probably because it cannot make a profit. 在业务中，一家公司可能因为无法获利而停止运营。 Example: Facing stiff competition from China, the company that made circuit boards for John folded. 例子：面对来自中国的激烈竞争，为约翰制造电路板的公司倒闭了。

fold (v): To lay something double, such as your arms. 放一些东西，例如你的手臂。 Example: During an argument, Sandra folded her arms and looked stubborn. 例子：在吵架时，桑德拉folded起胳膊，看上去很固执。

fold (v): In cooking, to stir a mixture gently, folding one ingredient into another. 烹饪时，轻轻搅拌混合物，然后将一种成分折叠成另一种成分。 Example: The recipe asks for egg whites to be whipped and folded into the mixture. 示例：食谱要求将蛋清搅打并折叠成混合物。

FOOL 傻子 / 傻瓜 / 呆子 / 滑稽演员 / 糊弄 / 骗 / 唬

fool (n): A stupid person. A person with poor judgement. 一个愚蠢的人。 一个判断力差的人。 Example: Some Australian politicians deny that climate change is man-made, and most people think they are fools. 例子：一些澳大利亚政客否认气候变化是人为造成的，而且大多数人认为他们是傻瓜。

fool (n): A dessert food made of pureed fruit and cream or custard. 一种由果泥和奶油或卡仕达酱制成的甜品。 Example: For dessert, Yan ate a raspberry fool. 例如：要吃甜点，严吃了一个覆盆子傻瓜。

fool (n): A card in a deck of tarot cards. 塔罗牌中的一张牌。 Example: The Fool tarot card can represent over-enthusiasm, or behaviour that is not responsible, or perhaps the enjoyment of a new life. 例如：愚蠢的塔罗牌可以代表过度的热情，不负责任的行为或可能享有新生活。

foolish (adj): Describing a poor choice, or stupid behaviour. 描述一个错误的选择或愚蠢的行为。 Example: Fred's decision to bet his savings on a new business in the Stock Market was foolish. 例子：弗雷德（Fred）决定将自己的积蓄投注在股票市场的新业务上是愚蠢的。

fool (v): To trick someone, to make them seem like a fool. 欺骗某人，使他们看起来像个傻瓜。 Examples: The unqualified financial planner fooled her customers into taking on bad investments. 示例：不合格的理财师欺骗她的客户进行不良投资。 Politicians believe that they can fool most of the population, most of the time. 政治家认为，他们可以在大多数时间欺骗大多数人口。 I/you/we/they/ fool, he/she/it/ fools. /am/is/are/ fooling. /all/ fooled. /was/were/ fooling. /shall/will/ fool. /shall/will/ be fooling.

"to make a fool of someone" = to make somebody seem to be stupid or to have poor judgment. “愚弄某人” =使某人看起来愚蠢或判断力差。 Example: How many men have made fools of women, by pretending that they love them? 例子：有多少男人假装自己爱女人，从而使他们愚弄了女人？

"to make a fool of yourself" = to say or do something stupid in public. “自欺欺人” =在公开场合说或做一些愚蠢的事情。 Example: Fred's girlfriend wanted to take him to a karaoke night, but Fred cannot sing and didn't want to make a fool of himself. 例子：弗雷德的女友想带他去卡拉OK之夜，但弗雷德不会唱歌，也不想自欺欺人。

"to play the fool" = to act in a childish or stupid way, so as to make people laugh. “装傻” =以幼稚或愚蠢的方式行事，以使人们发笑。 Example: Children who regularly play the fool in class are a challenge for teachers. 示例：经常在课堂上扮演傻瓜的孩子对老师来说是一个挑战。

"to fool about" = same as "to play the fool". “愚弄” =与“扮演傻瓜”相同。 Example: David is a brilliant student, but likes to fool about at University. 示例：大卫是一位出色的学生，但喜欢在大学里愚弄。

"fooling around with" = Trying to get something working properly. “鬼混” =试图使某些东西正常工作。 Example: Ernie has been fooling around with his motor-mower for months, and it's still not working well. 示例：Ernie几个月来一直在与自己的割草机鬼混，但仍无法正常工作。

"a fool and his money are soon parted" = foolish people often make decisions that waste money. “愚蠢的人和他的钱很快就要分手了” =愚蠢的人经常做出浪费金钱的决定。 Example: Fred's decision to bet his savings on a new business in the Stock Market proves that a fool and his money are soon parted. 示例：弗雷德（Fred）决定将自己的积蓄投注在股票市场上的新业务上，这证明了傻瓜和他的钱很快就要分手了。

"fools rush in where angels fear to tread" = foolish people make decisions too quickly, without thinking. “愚蠢的人冲到天使害怕踩踏的地方” =愚蠢的人在没有思考的情况下做出了过快的决定。 Example: "How did I get into this situation?" asked Frank. "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread" answered Muriel. 示例：“我是如何陷入这种情况的？” 弗兰克问。 穆里尔回答：“愚人赶到天使害怕踩踏的地方。”

FORCE 力 / 部队 / 动力 / 迫使 / 强迫

force (n), forces (pl): A physical quantity that can push, pull or twist an object. 可以推动，拉动或扭曲物体的物理量。 Example: One of the laws of physics states that an object will move in a straight line unless acted on by a force. 示例：物理定律之一规定，除非受力作用，否则物体将沿直线移动。

force (n): Anything that has a physical or mental effect on something else. 对其他事物具有身体或精神影响的任何事物。 Example: Great forces formed mountain ranges millions of years ago. 例子：强大的力量在数百万年前就形成了山脉。

force (n): A group of people that is used to attack or defend or control other people - a Police Force, an Air Force. 一群用来攻击或捍卫或控制他人的人-警察部队，空军。 Example: Australia is improving its Air Force to face threats in the South-East Asian region. 示例：澳大利亚正在改善其空军，以应对东南亚地区的威胁。

force (n, uncountable): The ability to attack or defend or control. 攻击，防御或控制的能力。 Example: The Police did not want to use force against the rioters, but had no choice. 示例：警察不想对暴徒使用武力，但别无选择。

force (n): Power used against a person's will. Also called "coercion". 违背个人意志的权力。 也称为“强制”。 Example: The Boss liked to use force to keep her employees working hard and long. 例子：老板喜欢用武力使她的员工长期努力工作。

"in force" = being legally valid. “有效” =具有法律效力。 Example: During the long pandemic lockdown, a curfew was in force. 示例：在长时间的大流行封锁期间，实行了宵禁。

"forced entry" = unlawful (or possibly lawful) use of force to enter a place. “强迫进入” =非法（或可能合法）使用武力进入某个地方。 Examples: A robber forced entry into the family's home through a kitchen window (unlawful). 示例：强盗通过厨房窗户强行闯入家庭住宅（非法）。 The Police forced entry into a suspected criminal's apartment (lawful). 警察强行进入了犯罪嫌疑人的寓所（合法）。

force (v): To push, pull or twist an object. 推，拉或扭曲物体 Examples: We had to force the bent front-door key into the lock. 示例：我们不得不将弯曲的前门钥匙强行插入锁中。 Frank forced a new spade handle into the head of the spade. 弗兰克用力将一个新的铁锹手柄插入铁锹的头部。 I/you/we/they/ force, he/she/it/ forces. /am/is/are/ forcing (note spelling, no -E). /all/ forced (note spelling, single -E). /was/were/ forcing. /shall/will/ force. /shall/will/ be forcing.

force (v): To have a physical or mental effect on something or someone. 对某物或某人有身体或精神上的影响 Example: Millions of years ago, continents pushing together forced up the land to create mountains. This is still happening, very slowly. 例子：几百万年前，各大洲的共同努力迫使土地升起，形成了山脉。 这仍在发生，非常缓慢。

force (v): To use power against a person's will. 违背个人意愿使用权力。 Example: The Boss forced her employees to work hard and long. 例子：老板强迫她的员工们辛苦而漫长的工作。

FORM 形式 / 表格 / 格式 / 式 / 构成 / 构

form (n), forms (pl): The shape of a person or object. 人或物体的形状。 Example: Alice has a very curvy form, which most men appreciate! 例子：爱丽丝的曲线非常弯曲，大多数男人都喜欢它！

form (n): An object that gives shape to other things, like a framework or a mould. 使其他事物成形的对象，例如框架或模具。 Example: The artist was busy making a sculpture of paper-mache, over a wooden form. 示例：艺术家忙于在木制表格上制作纸浆雕塑。

"formwork" (n) = a temporary mould, usually made of wood, for pouring concrete to make a building or other object. “模板”（n）=通常用木头制成的临时模具，用于浇筑混凝土以制成建筑物或其他物体。 Example: Three carpenters were carefully building formwork for a new office building. 示例：三位木匠正在仔细地为新的办公楼建造模板。

form (n): A paper or electronic document on which you write or type information. 在上面书写或键入信息的纸质或电子文档。 Example: We had to fill out a long form when we visited a new doctor. 示例：我们拜访新医生时必须填写一份较长的表格。

form (n): A way of proceeding with some activity. 一种进行一些活动的方式。 Example: "What's the form for this ceremony?" "You wait in a line on the left, go up on the stage to collect your certificate, and then walk back to your seat." 示例：“此仪式的形式是什么？” “您在左边的一条线上等着，走上舞台领取证书，然后回到座位上。”

"to have form" = To have a criminal record. “拥有表格” =拥有犯罪记录。 Example: Although the young man's crime was minor, he found that if you have form it's hard to get a job. 例子：虽然这个年轻人的罪行很小，但他发现如果你有形式，就很难找到工作。

"to have form" = To have a reputation for doing something. “拥有形式” =因做某事而享有声誉。 Example: The woman has form in fundraising for charities. 示例：该女人有形式的慈善筹款活动。

form (n): In grammar, the structure of a word or group of words. 在语法中，一个单词或一组单词的结构。 Example: The form of the past tense of a verb is usually made by adding -ED to its end. 示例：动词过去时的形式通常是通过在其末尾添加-ED来实现的。

form (n): A type or model of something. 事物的类型或模型。 Example: In English, it's said that "Imitation is the greatest form of flattery". 例子：用英语说，“模仿是最大的奉承形式”。

form (v): To assume a certain shape or structure. 假定某种形状或结构 Example: It's fascinating to see falling snow forming drifts. 例子：看到落雪形成的漂移很有趣。 I/you/we/they/ form, he/she/it/ forms. /am/is/are/ forming. /all/ formed. /was/were/ forming. /shall/will/ form. /shall/will/ be forming.

form (v): To give a shape or structure to a person or object. 给人或物体赋予形状或结构 Example: The artist was busy forming a sculpture of paper-mache, over a wooden form. 例子：艺术家忙于在木制表格上形成纸浆雕塑。

form (v): To mould the character of a person by teaching or disciplining them. 通过教或管教塑造人的品格 Example: Our local State Secondary school is known for forming responsible, caring young adults. 示例：我们当地的国立中学以培养负责任的，有爱心的年轻人而闻名。

form (v): To put something together. 把东西放在一起。 Examples: The gardener formed a retaining wall from interlocking concrete blocks. 示例：园丁用互锁的混凝土砌块形成了挡土墙。 We formed a choir to entertain people in aged care. 我们组成了一个合唱团，以娱乐老年人。

form (v): In English, to create a word by the way you speak, or join other words. 用英语，用您说的方式创建一个单词，或连接其他单词。 Example: You form the past tense of a verb by adding "-ED" to its end. 示例：通过在动词的末尾添加“ -ED”来形成动词的过去式。

FRAME 帧 / 框架 / 框 / 构成 / 建筑

frame (n), frames (pl): The structural pieces of a building. 建筑物的结构件。 Example: In areas of Australia where termites are a problem, houses are built with metal frames instead of wood. 示例：在澳大利亚白蚁困扰的地区，房屋是用金属框架代替木头建造的。

frame (n): Anything made of parts that fit together. 任何由可装配在一起的零件组成的东西。 Example: Early aircraft were made of canvas stretched over a light wooden frame. 示例：早期的飞机是由帆布制成，并在轻木框架上拉伸。

"walking frame" = a tool, generally with 4 wheels, that helps elderly or disabled people to keep their balance when walking. “行走架” =通常带有四个轮子的工具，可帮助老年人或残疾人在行走时保持平衡。 Example: Sandra remembers her father buying a walking frame after his stroke. 示例：桑德拉（Sandra）记得她的父亲在中风后买了一个步行架。

frame (n): A rigid way of mounting paper or canvas pictures, so that they can be hung on a wall or placed on a surface. 一种刚性的方式来安装纸或画布图片，以便可以将它们挂在墙上或放在表面上。 Example: The pictures in the Box Hill Art Gallery have very ornate frames. 示例：博士山美术馆的图片装饰得非常华丽。

frame (n): The structure of a person's body. 人的身体的结构。 Example: David is tall and has a solid frame. 示例：大卫个子很高，并且框架坚实。

frame (n): A single image on a movie film or a computer video file. 电影胶片或计算机视频文件上的单个图像。 Example: Most video formats show 25 or 30 frames per second (fps), giving smooth movement of the picture. 示例：大多数视频格式显示每秒25或30帧（fps），从而使图像平滑移动。

"time-frame" = a period of time in which some event occurred, or shall occur in the future. “时间范围” =某个事件发生的时间段，或将在将来发生的时间段。 Example: Betty's team has a rather short time-frame for finishing the testing of their new software. 示例：Betty的团队在很短的时间内完成了对新软件的测试。

"in the frame" = being considered for something. “在框架中” =被考虑做某事。 Example: Following three excellent wins, our local AFL team is back in the frame for the semi-final. 示例：在获得三场出色的胜利之后，我们当地的AFL团队又回到了半决赛。

"frame of mind" = a temporary state of thinking or feeling. “思维框架” =思维或感觉的暂时状态。 Example: David was in a confident frame of mind, going in to his Statistical Methods exam. 示例：David信心十足，正在参加他的统计方法考试。

frame (n): In the sport of snooker, a complete game. 在桌球运动中，一场完整的比赛。 Example: Bert and Ernie had time for just one frame at the pub. 示例：Bert和Ernie在酒吧只有一帧的时间。

frame (n): In ten-pin bowling, a set of balls whose results are added together for make the score. 在十针保龄球中，一组球，其结果相加即可得分。 Example: If you have a strike or a spare in the last frame of a game, the results from 3 balls are added together. 例如：如果您在比赛的最后一帧中有罢工或备用球，则将3个球的结果相加。

frame (v): To put together the structural pieces of a building. 将建筑物的结构件放在一起。 Example: It took the builders only a day to frame the house, using pre-fabricated pieces. 示例：建筑商仅用一天的时间就用预制件将房屋框起来。 I/you/we/they/ frame, he/she/it/ frames. /am/is/are/ framing (note spelling, no -E). /all/ framed (note spelling, single -E). /was/were/ framing. /shall/will/ frame. /shall/will/ be framing.

frame (v): To mount a paper or canvas picture so that it can be hung on a wall or placed on a surface. 放置纸或画布图片，使其可以挂在墙上或放在表面上。 Example: Muriel enjoyed framing two photos of her grandchildren. 示例：穆里尔（Muriel）喜欢为她的孙子们构筑两张照片。

frame (v): To position something within a boundary. 在边界内放置某物。 Example: Sandra always takes care when photographing something, to frame it properly. 示例：Sandra在拍摄物体时始终会小心，以正确构图。

frame (v): To speak or write about something so that people can understand its context. 谈论或谈论某事，以便人们可以理解它的上下文。 Example: The argument for reducing greenhouse gas emissions has been framed in the context of global warming. 例子：减少温室气体排放的论点是在全球变暖的背景下提出的。

frame (v): In law, to make an innocent person appear guilty. 在法律上，使无辜者有罪。 Example: The murderer tried to frame his victim's sister for the killing. 例子：凶手企图陷害受害者的姐姐以谋杀。

FREE 免费 / 自由 / 空闲的 / 豁免 / 肃清

free (n), frees (pl): In AFL football, an abbreviation of "free kick". 在AFL足球中，“任意球”的缩写。 Example: The player was awarded a free only 20 metres from goal. 示例：球员被授予离目标仅20米的自由球。

free (adj): Not needing to be paid for. 无需付费。 Example: A number of charities offer free food to homeless people. 示例：许多慈善机构为无家可归的人提供免费食品。

free (adj): Not imprisoned or held back. 没有被监禁或阻止。 Example: In two months' time, the prisoner will be free. 示例：两个月后，囚犯将获得自由。

free (adj): Not obstructed or blocked. 没有被阻塞或阻塞。 Example: The drain is now free of the rubbish that had blocked it. 示例：排水管现在没有堵塞它的垃圾了。

free (adj): Generous. 慷慨的。 Example: The teacher is very free with her advice to her students. 例子：老师很自由地向学生提供建议。

free (adj): Available to all people. 对所有人开放。 Example: There is free access to our local basketball courts. 示例：可以免费进入我们当地的篮球场。

free (adj): Not in use or occupied. 未被使用或占用。 Example: "Excuse me, is this seat free?" 示例：“对不起，这个座位空吗？”

freely (adv): With no restriction. 没有限制。 Examples: During the pandemic, people could not travel freely. 示例：在大流行期间，人们无法自由出行。 The tennis player's short skirt allowed her to move freely about the court. 网球运动员的短裙使她可以在球场上自由移动。

free (v): To make someone or something free. 使某人或某物自由。 Example: As a gesture of goodwill, the Government has freed 10 asylum seekers from detention. 例子：为表示诚意，政府已释放了10名寻求庇护者免于拘留。 I/you/we/they/ free, he/she/it/ frees. /am/is/are/ freeing. /all/ freed (note spelling, just double-E). /was/were/ freeing. /shall/will/ free. /shall/will/ be freeing.

free (v): To release something. 释放一些东西。 Example: Bert had to free a rusted nut before his grandchildren could use their see-saw. 示例：伯特必须释放一个生锈的螺母，然后他的孙子们才能使用他们的跷跷板。

free (v): To get rid of oppression. 摆脱压迫。 Example: Nelson Mandela fought for decades to free black and coloured South Africans from apartheid. 例如：纳尔逊·曼德拉（Nelson Mandela）奋斗了数十年，以使黑人和彩色南非人摆脱种族隔离。

FREEZE 冻结 / 冻 / 结冰 / 冰冻

freeze (n), freezes (pl): A period of very cold weather. 一段很冷的天气。 Example: Tasmania had a week-long freeze last winter. 例子：塔斯马尼亚去年冬天冻结了一个星期。

freeze (n): A stopping of some usual event. 停止一些平常的事件。 Example: During the economic recession, all Australian banks were ordered to put a freeze on mortgage defaults. 示例：在经济衰退期间，所有澳大利亚银行均被命令冻结抵押贷款违约。

freeze (n): In computing, a situation where a program stops responding to inputs. 在计算中，是指程序停止响应输入的情况。 Example: Alice was nearing the end of her day's work, when her program had a freeze. 示例：当程序停顿时，爱丽丝一天的工作快要结束了。

freeze (n): In business, a block on pay rises or price rises. 在业务中，工资上涨或价格上涨受到阻碍。 Example: With profits falling, the company negotiated a wage freeze with its workers. 示例：由于利润下降，公司与工人谈判冻结工资。

freeze (v): To lower the temperature of something so that it becomes solid. 降低物体的温度，使其变固态。 Example: Meatworks freeze their meat for export. 示例：肉制品厂冻结其肉类以供出口。 I/you/we/they/ freeze, he/she/it/ freezes. /am/is/are/ freezing (note spelling, no -E before -ING). /all/ froze (note spelling, irregular verb). /was/were/ freezing. /shall/will/ freeze. /shall/will/ be freezing.

freeze (v): To become solid due to low temperature. In particular, for water to turn to ice below 0 degrees Celsius. 由于低温而变成固体。 尤其是水在摄氏0度以下变成冰的时候。 Example: Water starts to freeze at 4 degrees Celsius. This temperature can be lowered by adding salt to the water. 示例：水在4摄氏度开始结冰。 可以通过向水中添加盐来降低温度。

freeze (v): In computing, to stop responding to inputs. 在计算中，停止响应输入。 Example: Alice was nearing the end of her day's work, when her computer froze. 示例：当计算机冻结时，爱丽丝一天的工作快要结束了。

freeze (v): In finance, to stop people moving or selling their goods or money (called "assets"). 在金融中，阻止人们转移或出售其商品或金钱（称为“资产”）。 Example: When an accused drug dealer fled overseas, Police forces acted with banks around the world to freeze his assets. 示例：当一个被指控的毒贩逃到国外时，警察部队与世界各地的银行一起行动，冻结了他的资产。

freeze (v): To emotionally shut someone out of your life. 在情感上将某人拒之门外。 Example: Alice was sad when the handsome Accounts Clerk froze her out of their relationship. 示例：当英俊的Accounts Clerk将她从恋爱关系中解冻时，Alice感到很难过。

freeze (v): To be affected by extreme cold. 受极端寒冷的影响。 Example: "Brrr!" said Muriel. "I'm freezing today!" 例如：“ Brrr！” 穆里尔说。 “我今天冻结了！”

freeze (v): To stop moving because you are surprised or fearful. 停止移动是因为您感到惊讶或恐惧。 Example: The kangaroo froze when our car's headlights lit it up. 示例：当我们的汽车前灯点亮时，袋鼠冻结。

freeze (v): In engineering, to stop working because of low temperature, or some fault. 在工程中，由于低温或某些故障而停止工作。 Example: During unusually low temperatures in Texas, many wind turbines froze, and electrical power failed. 示例：在得克萨斯州异常低的温度下，许多风力涡轮机结冰，并且电力中断。

FROWN 皱眉 / 愁眉苦脸 / 看不慣

frown (n), frowns (pl): An expression on your face, where your forehead (two pronunciations) is wrinkled, that shows you are thinking hard, or not pleased with something. 额头（两个发音）有皱纹的表情，表示您在努力思考或对某些事物不满意。 Examples: David had a frown on his face as he tried to understand an exam question. 例子：大卫试图理解考试题时，皱着眉头。 Muriel had a frown on her face when her grandson brought dirt in on his shoes, all over her dining-room carpet. 当她的孙子在饭厅地毯上穿上鞋子的鞋子时，穆里尔（Muriel）皱着眉头。

frown (v): To wrinkle your forehead or turn down the corners of your mouth, when you are thinking hard, or not pleased with something. 刻苦思考或对某些事物不满意时，使前额起皱或调低嘴角。 Examples: David frowned as he tried to understand an exam question. 示例：大卫在试图理解考试题时皱了皱眉。 Muriel frowned at her grandson after he brought dirt in on his shoes, all over her dining-room carpet. 穆里尔（Muriel）在餐厅地毯上穿上鞋子的污垢后，皱着眉头看着她的孙子。 I/you/we/they/ frown, he/she/it/ frowns. /am/is/are/ frowning. /all/ frowned. /was/were/ frowning. /shall/will/ frown. /shall/will/ be frowning.

"to frown upon" = to disapprove of something. “皱眉” =不赞成某事。 Examples: The Law frowns upon urination in public. 例子：法律在公共场合排尿后皱着眉头。 Some restaurants frown upon guests arriving barefoot (= with no shoes on), or shirtless. 一些餐馆皱着眉头，要求客人赤脚（没有穿鞋）或光着膀子到达。

FUNCTION 功能 / 函数 / 作用 / 行使职责

function (n), functions (pl): What an object does, or is used for. 对象的作用或用途。 Examples: The function of an animal's heart is to pump blood around the body. 示例：动物心脏的功能是将血液泵送到身体周围。 A door-stop has the function of preventing a door from crashing into a wall. 门挡具有防止门撞到墙壁的功能。

function (n): An official or social occasion. 正式场合或社交场合。 Example: Frank and Muriel were invited to a function which was a fundraiser for their local soccer club. 示例：弗兰克（Frank）和穆里尔（Muriiel）被邀请参加一项活动，该活动是其当地足球俱乐部的筹款活动。

function (n): In mathematics or science, a relationship between two numbers or "variables". 在数学或科学中，两个数字或“变量”之间的关系。 Example: In the 18th century, the scientist Cavendish did an experiment to prove that the force of gravity between two objects is an inverse function of the square of their separation. 示例：在18世纪，科学家卡文迪许（Cavendish）进行了一项实验，以证明两个物体之间的重力是其分离平方的反函数。

function (n): A professional position. 专业的职位。 Example: The function of the Australian Auditor-General is to audit (= financially check) Government departments. 示例：澳大利亚审计长的职能是审计（财务检查）政府部门。

function (v): To have a purpose or use. 有目的或用途 Examples: An animal's heart functions to pump blood around their body. 示例：动物的心脏起到将血液泵送到其身体周围的作用。 A battery functions as a store of electricity. 电池起着蓄电的作用。 I/you/we/they/ function, he/she/it/ functions. /am/is/are/ functioning. /all/ functioned. /was/were/ functioning. /shall/will/ function. /shall/will/ be functioning.

function (v): To keep doing a function. 保持功能。 Example: Without electricity, the pump stopped functioning. 示例：没有电，泵停止运行。

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