Spoken 3

Question 1

现在九点

Answer 1

Xiànzài jiǔ diǎn

What time is it?

Note:
1- always express time from the largest unit to the smallest, e.g. 1949年10月1日上午八点二十分

2- temporal words may be used as the subject, predicate,attributive and adverbial in a sentence.

• 现在八点半
• 今天星期五
• 我看晚上七点一刻的电影
• 我明天上午有课

3-if a sentence contains both, and adverbial of time and of place, then, the former should be placed in first.

我晚上在宿舍看书 \ 晚上我在宿舍看书

Question 2

业余

Answer 2

yèyú
• spare time
• amateur
• extra-curricular

i.e.业余时候

Question 3

书法

Answer 3

shūfǎ

• calligraphy

Question 4

1-我请你们谈谈自己的爱好

2- 老师叫大家回答问题

3-公司派她来中国

4-我想起一个老师教我书法

Answer 4

Asking someone to do something

Subject+ causative verb+pivotal word + verb + object
我 + 请 + 你们 + 谈谈 + 自己的爱好
你 + 请 + 老师 + 教 + 什么？

Question 5

派

Answer 5

pài 
• to dispatch 
• to send 
• to assign 
• to appoint

Question 6

预习

Answer 6

yùxí

• to prepare a lesson

Question 7

多……?

Answer 7

How…..?

1-多远 〜＞ asking about distance.
i.e.从这儿到图书馆（有）多元？

2- 多高 〜＞ asking about height.
i.e. 你多高？
一米七八

3- 多大 〜＞ asking about age.
i.e. 小生多大？
他二十岁

4-这个商品多懂？
二十公司

5-河有多长？
63300 多公里。

Question 8

1- 外边儿的教室

2- 教室里边

3-教室里有很多人

Answer 8

structure: location words + 的

1- when location word is used as attributive add ＂的＂

i.e. 外边儿的教室；里边的屋子； 前边儿的同学

2- when location word is used as centered word “的” is most cases omitted.

i.e. 教室里边; 学校外变；邮局东边

3- when 里边 and 上边 are combined with the nouns that precede them ＂边＂ is omitted.

i.e. 教室里有很多人l

Question 9

邮局在东边

Answer 9

在 structure ~> (noun+ 在+ location word)

i.e. 邮局在东边
食堂在那边
玛丽在教室里

Question 10

学校里边有一个邮局

Answer 10

有 location structure ~> (location word + 有+ noun)

i.e. 学校里边有一个邮局
邮局旁边有一个商店
门前有很多自行车

Question 11

北京离上海1462公里

Answer 11

Indicating distance structure ~> 离 + place

i. e. 北京离上海1462公里
note: when indicating distance do not use 从

Question 12

我们从八点开始上课

Answer 12

Indicating starting point: 从 + location word/place/position

i.e. 玛丽从学校去大使管
他从美国来中国

Question 13

越来越

Answer 13

yuèláiyuè…
more and more

越来越好
yuèláiyuèhǎo
get better and better

Question 14

然后

Answer 14

ránhòu

{conjunction} then; after that; afterwards

Question 15

能够

Answer 15

nénggòu
can; be able to; be capable of

∼独立工作
∼ dúlì gōngzuò
be able to work on one’s own

他∼说三种外国语。
Tā ∼ shuō sān zhǒng wàiguóyǔ.
He can speak three foreign languages.

Question 16

白天

Answer 16

báitiān

daytime; day

Question 17

午后

Answer 17

wǔhòu

afternoon

Question 18

广告

Answer 18

guǎnggào

advertisement

Question 19

节目

Answer 19

jiémù

programme

Question 20

播

Answer 20

bō

broadcast

Question 21

洗

Answer 21

xǐ

wash

Question 22

上班

Answer 22

shàngbān

go to work; start work; be on duty

Question 23

约会

Answer 23

yuē·huì

arrange a meeting; make an appointment

Question 24

迟到

Answer 24

chídào

be (or come, arrive) late

Question 25

修

Answer 25

xiū ◆ ① embellish; decorate 装修 zhuāngxiū ② repair; mend; overhaul ∼收音机 ∼ shōuyīnjī repair a radio

Question 26

袋

Answer 26

dài ① bag; sack; pocket; pouch 旅行袋 lǚxíngdài 工具袋 gōngjùdài 口袋 kǒudài ② {measure word} 一∼面粉 Yī ∼ miànfěn a sack of flour

Question 27

速

Answer 27

sù ◆ ① fast; rapid; quick; speedy 收效甚∼ shōuxiào shèn ∼ produce quick results; have a speedy effect ② speed; velocity 音速 yīngs

Question 28

可

Answer 28

1-can; may 2-{conjunction} but; yet; however

Question 29

湿

Answer 29

shī | wet; damp; humid

Question 30

伞

Answer 30

sǎn ◆ umbrella 雨伞 ◆ sth. shaped like an umbrella

Question 31

信

Answer 31

xìn 1-letter • mail M: fēng [封] ``` 2-to trust • to believe • to profess faith in • truthful • confidence • trust • at will ```

Question 32

杯子

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bēizi • cup • glass M: gè [个], zhī [支], zhī [枝]

Question 33

打碎

Answer 33

dǎsuì • to shatter • to smash • to break into pieces 杯子打碎了

Question 34

有的是

Answer 34

yǒudeshì • have plenty of • there's no lack of Syn: 很多

Question 35

铃

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líng • (small) bell •phone bell M: zhī [只]

Question 36

响

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``` xiǎng • ring • sound • to make a sound • to sound • echo • loud • classifier for noises ```

Question 37

接电话

Answer 37

jiē • to receive • to answer (the phone)

Question 38

馅儿

Answer 38

xiànr • erhua variant of 馅, stuffing • filling, e.g. in bǎo zi [包子] or jiǎo zi [饺子]

Question 39

中间

Answer 39

``` zhōngjiān • between • intermediate • mid • middle ```

Question 40

不要

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bùyào + (verb) • not to do something • don't! • must not

Question 41

合

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hé • to close Note: always use 合 with 上. For instance, 合上书

Question 42

挤

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jǐ • crowded • to squeeze

Question 43

紧

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``` jǐn • tight • strict • close at hand • near • urgent • tense • hard up • short of money • to tighten ```

Question 44

煮

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zhǔ • to cook • to boil

Question 45

破

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pò • broken • damaged • worn out 破了 Doesn't work

Question 46

开

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kāi •to start •to boil i.e. 谁开了

Question 47

漂

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piāo • to float • to drift

Question 48

上来

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shànglái • to come up • to approach • (verb complement indicating success) 饺子漂上来

Question 49

叶

Answer 49

``` yè • leaf • page • lobe • (historical) period ```

Question 50

茶叶

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cháyè • tea • tea-leaves M: hé [盒], guàn [罐], bāo [包], piàn [片]

Question 51

相信

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xiāngxìn • to be convinced (that sth is true) • to believe • to accept sth as true

Question 52

派

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pài • to dispatch • to send • to assign

Question 53

坏

Answer 53

``` huài • bad • damaged • broken • to break down ```

Question 54

车带

Answer 54

chēdài | • (vehicle) tire

Question 55

打气

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dǎqì • to inflate • to pump up

Question 56

毛病

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``` máobìng • problems •fault • defect • shortcomings • ailment M: gè [个] ``` 自行车毛病

Question 57

铺

Answer 57

pù • store 修车铺 repair shop

Question 58

等不及

Answer 58

děngbùjí | • can't wait

Question 59

服务台

Answer 59

fúwùtái • service desk • information desk • reception desk

Question 60

占线

Answer 60

zhànxiàn | • busy (telephone line)

Question 61

听见

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tīngjiàn | • to hear

Question 62

对方

Answer 62

duìfāng • counterpart • other person involved • opposite side

Question 63

回

Answer 63

huí • measure word •classifier for acts of a play • section or chapter (of a classic book)

Question 64

记

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jì • to record • to note • to remember 记亿 jìyì • to remember

Question 65

重复

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chóngfù • to repeat • to duplicate M: gè [个] 重复一次 Repeat once more

Question 66

没错

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``` méicuò • that's right • sure! • rest assured! • that's good • can't go wrong ```

Question 67

遇到

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yùdào • to meet • to run into • to come across

Question 68

脸色

Answer 68

liǎnsè • complexion • look

Question 69

着凉

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zháoliáng | • to catch cold

Question 70

春

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``` chūn • spring (time) • gay • joyful • youthful • love • lust • life ```

Question 71

秋

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qiū | • autumn

Question 72

嗓子

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sǎngzi • throat • voice M: bǎ [把]

Question 73

难受

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``` nánshòu •to feel bad; uncomfortable • to feel unwell • to suffer pain • to be difficult to bear ```

Question 74

治

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``` zhì • to rule • to govern • to manage • to heel •to treat or cure ```

Question 75

打针

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dǎzhēn | • to give or have an injection

Question 76

连（着）

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``` lián • to link • to join • to connect • continuously • in succession ```

Question 77

经验

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jīngyàn • to experience • experience

Question 78

铅笔

Answer 78

qiānbǐ • (lead) pencil M: zhī [支], zhī [枝], gǎn [杆]

Question 79

支

Answer 79

zhī ``` 1- • to support • to sustain • to erect • to raise 2- measure word • classifier for rods such as pens and guns, for army divisions and for songs or compositions ```

Question 80

片

Answer 80

pian ``` 1-• thin piece • flake • a slice • film • TV play ``` 2-measure word • classifier for slices, tablets, tract of land, area of water • classifier for CDs, movies, DVDs etc

Question 81

段

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``` duàn 1- • paragraph • section • segment • stage (of a process) 2- measure word • classifier for stories, periods of time, lengths of thread etc ```

Question 82

干净

Answer 82

gānjìng • clean • neat

Question 83

它

Answer 83

tā | • it

Question 84

变化

Answer 84

``` biànhuà • change • variation • to change • to vary M: gè [个] ```

Question 85

回复

Answer 85

huífù ① reply (to a letter) ② return to normal state

Question 86

厢

Answer 86

xiāng ① railway carriage or compartment; (theatre) box 车厢 chēxiāng Note: some wagons of the metro are marked with this word.

Question 87

我下午才会困

Answer 87

Wǒ xiàwǔ cái huì kùn I will be sleepy in the afternoon. Note: In this particular sentece, 才 is use to express that some action will not be done until some time after (will not be sleepy until afternoon).

Question 88

我该到你办公室来吗？

Answer 88

Wǒ gāi dào nǐ bàngōngshì lái ma？ Should I go to your office?

Question 89

乔迁之喜

Answer 89

qiáoqiān zhī xǐ | congratulations on your new home

Question 90

般

Answer 90

bān ① take away; move; remove 把桌子∼走 Bǎ zhuōzi ∼zǒu take the table away ② move (house) 他早就∼走了。 Tā zǎojiù ∼zǒu le. He moved out long ago.

Question 91

祝贺

Answer 91

zhùhè congratulate 向你∼! Xiàng nǐ ∼! Congratulations! ∼你生了一个女儿。 ∼ nǐ shēng le yī ge nǚ'ér. Congratulations! You have a daughter.

Question 92

乱

Answer 92

``` luàn ① in disorder; in a mess; in confusion 车站很∼。 Chēzhàn hěn ∼. The station was in a state of disorder. ``` ② disorder; upheaval; riot; unrest; turmoil

Question 93

布置

Answer 93

bùzhì ① fix up; arrange; decorate ∼会场 ∼ huìchǎng fix up a place for a meeting ② assign; make arrangements for; give instructions about ∼工作 ∼ gōngzuò assign work; give instructions about an assignment

Question 94

1-房子 | 2-屋子

Answer 94

1-fángzi ① house; building ② room, apartment, etc. 2-wūzi room 三间∼ sān jiān ∼ three rooms

Question 95

虽然

Answer 95

suīrán {conjunction} (often used correlatively with 但是 dànshì, 可是 kěshì, etc.) though; although 虽然......可是 虽然......如果 虽然......但是

Question 96

亮

Answer 96

liàng bright; light 屋里很∼。 Wū lǐ hěn ∼. The room is very bright.

Question 97

幅

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fú ① width of cloth 宽∼白布 kuān ∼ báibù extra wide white cloth ② {measure word} (for paintings,cloth, picture, etc.) 一∼画 yī ∼ huà a picture; a painting

Question 98

棒

Answer 98

bàng ① stick; club; cudgel 木∼ mù∼ (informal) good; fine; excellent; strong 字写得∼ zì xiě de ∼ write a good hand

Question 99

挂

Answer 99

guà ① hang; put up 把地图∼在墙上。 Bǎ dìtú ∼ zài qiáng shàng. Put (or Hang) the map up on the wall.

Question 100

地图

Answer 100

dìtú | map

Question 101

1-大地 2-地球

Answer 101

1-dàdì earth; mother earth 2-dìqiú the earth; the globe

Question 102

面

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miàn | {measure word} (for flat things)

Question 103

墙

Answer 103

qiáng | wall

Question 104

画家

Answer 104

huàjiā painter; artist i.e. 作家 zuòjiā writer; author

Question 105

低

Answer 105

dī ① low ∼水位 ∼ shuǐwèi low water level

Question 106

作

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zuò ① to do; rise; grow 枪声大∼。 Qiāngshēng dà∼. Heavy firing broke out. ② write; compose ∼诗 ∼shī compose a poem ∼书一封 ∼ shū yī fēng write a letter ∼画 ∼huà paint a picture ③ writings; work

Question 107

写作

Answer 107

xiězuò | writing

Question 108

移

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yí ① move; remove; shift 把桌子∼到那边去 bǎ zhuōzi ∼ dào nà biān qù move the table over there ∼沙造田 ∼ shā zàotián create farmland by removing sand drifts ② change; alter

Question 109

书架

Answer 109

shūjià | bookshelf; a set of bookshelves; bookcase

Question 110

床

Answer 110

chuáng | bed

Question 111

近

Answer 111

jìn | ① near; close

Question 112

躺

Answer 112

tǎng lie; recline ∼下歇歇 ∼ xià xiēxie lie down and rest a while 他正∼床上呢。 Tā zhèng ∼ chuáng shàng ne. He's lying in bed.

Question 113

靠

Answer 113

kào ◆ ① lean against; lean on 扁担∼在门背后。 Biǎndan ∼ zài mén bèihòu. The shoulder pole is standing behind the door. 把梯子∼在墙上 Bǎ tīzi ∼ zài qiáng shàng lean a ladder against a wall ② stand by the side of; get near; come up to

Question 114

窗户

Answer 114

chuānghu | window; casement

Question 115

开会

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kāihuì hold or attend a meeting 我要∼去。 Wǒ yào ∼ qù. I'm going to a meeting. 他正在∼。 Tā zhèng zài ∼. He's at a meeting. 现在∼。 Xiànzài ∼. Let's start the meeting.

Question 116

叫做

Answer 116

jiàozuò | (or 叫作 jiàozuò) be called; be known as

Question 117

亲戚

Answer 117

qīnqi | relative

Question 118

省

Answer 118

shěng ◆ ① economize; save

Question 119

力气

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lìqi physical strength; effort 他的∼不小。 Tā de ∼ bù xiǎo. He has great strength.

Question 120

笑话

Answer 120

``` xiàohuà • joke • jest M: gè [个] • to laugh at • to mock ```

Question 121

面条

Answer 121

miàntiáo | • noodles

Question 122

楼梯

Answer 122

lóutī stairs; staircase; stairway 一层∼ Yī céng ∼ a flight of stairs 上(下)∼ shàng(xià)∼ go up (down) by the stairway

Question 123

梯

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tī ① ladder; steps; stairs 楼梯 lóutī 爬梯子 Patizi Climb ladder ② shaped like a staircase; terraced 梯田 tītián

Question 124

放进

Answer 124

fàngjìn | • to put into

Question 125

小说

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xiǎoshuō • novel • fiction M: běn [本], bù [部]

Question 126

借

Answer 126

``` jiè • to lend • to borrow • by means of • to take (an opportunity) ```

Question 127

站

Answer 127

zhàn 1- station 2-to stand 麻烦您坐下来您站着，我看不见了。 Máfan nín zuò xiàlái nín zhànzhe, wǒ kàn bùjiànle. Could you sit down to your stand, I can not see it.

Question 128

浪漫

Answer 128

làngmàn 1-romantic 2-unconventional: bohemian

Question 129

冰箱

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``` bīngxiāng • icebox • freezer cabinet • refrigerator M: tái [台], gè [个] ```

Question 130

烤箱

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kǎoxiāng | • oven

Question 131

薯

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shǔ • potato • yam Ordering fries per size: 大暑 下暑 中暑

Question 132

味道

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wèidao • flavor • smell • hint of

Question 133

一般

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``` yībān • normally •same • ordinary • so-so • common • general • generally ```

Question 134

开关

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kāiguān • power switch • to open a gate

Question 135

心跳

Answer 135

xīntiào • heartbeat • pulse

Question 136

1-扎 | 2-打针

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1-zhā • to prick • to run or stick (a needle etc) into • jug (a classifier for liquids such as 2-dǎzhēn • to give or have an injection Note: use 打 when referring to an injection different than acupuncture. Use 扎 in the former case. 2-

Question 137

熊猫

Answer 137

xióngmāo • panda M: zhī [只]

Question 138

胖胖的可爱

Answer 138

pangpangdekeai very cute

Question 139

人民广场

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rénmínguǎngchǎng | • People's Square

Question 140

民

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mín • the people • nationality • citizen

Question 141

那边

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nàbian • over there • yonder

Question 142

记住

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jìzhu • to remember • to bear in mind • to learn by heart Syn: 记忆 jìyì

Question 143

脸

Answer 143

liǎn • face M: zhāng [张], gè [个]

Question 144

我活真的

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Wǒ shuō zhēn de I mean it

Question 145

乔迁

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qiáoqiān • to move (to a superior place) • promotion

Question 146

哭笑不得

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kūxiàobùdé • lit. not to know whether to laugh or cry (idiom); both funny and extremely embarrassing • in a desperate state • between laughter and tears

Question 147

歇

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xiē | • to rest

Question 148

好运

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hǎoyùn | • good luck

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紧张

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``` jǐnzhāng • nervous • keyed up • intense • tense • strained • in short supply • scarce M: zhèn [阵] ```

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滑冰

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huábīng | ice-skating; skating

Question 151

滑雪

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huáxuě skiing ∼板 ∼bǎn skis ∼鞋 ∼xié ski boots

Question 152

家乡

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jiāxiāng | hometown; native place

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旅游

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lǚyóu | tour; tourism

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尤其

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yóuqí | {adverb} especially; particularly

Question 155

凉快

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liángkuai ① nice and cool; pleasantly cool 这里∼, 坐下来歇会儿。 Zhèlǐ ∼, zuò xiàlai xiē huìr. It's nice and cool here. Let's sit down and have a rest. ② cool oneself; cool off

Question 156

经营

Answer 156

jīngyíng | manage; operate; run; engage in

Question 157

发财

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fācái get rich; make a fortune; make a pile 他做股票生意发了大财。 Tā zuò gǔpiào shēngyi fā le dà cái. He made a fortune buying and selling stocks.

Question 158

树叶

Answer 158

shùyè | • tree leaves

Question 159

树

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``` shù • tree M: kē [棵] • to cultivate • to set up ```

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红叶

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hóngyè | • red autumnal leaves

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捡

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jiǎn • to pick up • to collect • to gather

Question 162

着呢

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zhene • comes at the end of the sentence to indicate a strong degree • quite • rather

Question 163

表

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biǎo | • wrist or pocket watch

Question 164

坏

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``` huài • bad • spoiled • broken • to break down ```

Question 165

好事

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hǎoshì • good action, deed, thing or work (also sarcastic, "a fine thing indeed") • charity • happy occasion • Daoist or Buddhist ceremony for the souls of the dead

Question 166

1-母亲 2- 父亲

Answer 166

1-mǔqīn • mother • also pr. with light tone [mǔ qin] M: gè [个] 2-fùqīn • father • also pr. with light tone [fù qin] M: gè [个]

Question 167

将来

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``` jiānglái • in the future • future • the future M: gè [个] ```

Question 168

1-这样 2-那样

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``` 1-zhèyàng • this kind of • so • this way • like this • such ``` ``` 2-nayàng • this kind of • so • this way • like this • such ```

Question 169

着呢

Answer 169

着呢 is used after adjectives and some verbs expressing degree. Is equivalent to 很. 1- 时间还早着呢 2-今天外边着呢 3- A-你的肚子疼吗？ B-疼着呢！

Question 170

都....了

Answer 170

都......了 Structure = 已经 （already) The words use in between 都 and 了 are temporal words and numeral classifiers compounds to emphasize lateness, loudness or plentiness. Means 已经 （already). 1- 都七点五十五了，快走吧。 2- 都二十岁了，自己是事情应该自己做了。

Question 171

别说

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biéshuō {conjunction} to say nothing of; not to mention; let alone ∼在下雨, 你现在出去也太晚了。 ∼ zài xiàyǔ, nǐ xiànzài chūqu yě tài wǎn le. It's far too late for you to go out, not to mention the fact that it's raining

Question 172

什么

Answer 172

什么 can be used rhetorically to express dissatisfaction or disagreement with what other persons has said. 1-说什么？别说了，上课了。 2-着什么急？时间还早呢。 3-你笑什么？有什么可笑吗？

Question 173

该...了

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该.....了 means "it is time to do something" 1-十二点了，该睡觉了 2-时间到了，该出发了

Question 174

就要

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jiùyào | {adverb} be about to; be going to; be on the point of

Question 175

送

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sòng ① deliver; carry ∼信 ∼xìn deliver a letter ② give as a present; give 姐姐∼我一本书。 Jiějie ∼ wǒ yī běn shū. My sister gave me a book. ③ see sb. off or out; accompany; escort ∼她回家 ∼ tā huíjiā see her home

Question 176

研讨

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yántǎo deliberate; study and discuss 研讨会 yántǎohuì symposium; seminar

Question 177

经过

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jīngguò ① pass; go through; undergo 这汽车∼动物园吗？ Zhè qìchē ∼ dòngwùyuán ma？ Does this bus pass the Zoo? ② {preposition} as a result of; after; through ∼充分讨论, 大家取得了一致意见。 ∼ chōngfèn tǎolùn, dàjiā qǔdé le yīzhì yìjian. After thorough discussion unanimity was achieved.

Question 178

向

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xiàng ① direction 风向 fēngxiàng 志向 zhìxiàng ② face; turn towards 那间屋子∼东。 Nà jiān wūzi ∼ dōng. That room faces east.

Question 179

问好

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wènhǎo | send one's regards to; say hello to

Question 180

过去

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guò qu | go over; pass by

Question 181

过来

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guò·lái come over; come up 快∼! Kuài ∼! Come over here, quick!

Question 182

门口

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ménkǒu | entrance; doorway

Question 183

辛苦

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xīnkǔ | ① hard; strenuous; toilsome; laborious

Question 184

麻烦

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máfan | ① troublesome; inconvenient

Question 185

躺

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tàng indicates trips made. ① {measure word} (for a round trip) 这辆卡车昨天往工地跑了三∼。 Zhè liàng kǎchē zuótiān wǎng gōngdì pǎo le sān ∼. Yesterday the truck made three trips to the construction site. 他左一∼右一∼地跑飞机场迎接朋友。 Tā zuǒ yī ∼ yòu yī ∼ de pǎo fēi jīchǎng yíngjiē péngyou. He went to the airport again and again to meet his friends. ② {measure word} (for a single trip of a train) 刚开出一∼列车。 Gāng kāi chū yī ∼ lièchē. A train has just left. 一下子到了好几∼车, 站台上挤满了人。 Yīxiàzi dào le hǎojǐ ∼ chē, zhàntái shàng jǐmǎn le rén. A number of trains arrived almost at the same time, and the platforms were crowded. 我坐上了最后一∼去天津的火车。 Wǒ zuò shàng le zuìhòu yī ∼ qù Tiānjīn de huǒchē. I caught the last train to Tianjin. 这∼车是去广州的。 Zhè ∼ chē shì qù Guǎngzhōu de. This train goes to Guangzhou. or This is the Guangzhou train.

Question 186

办事

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bànshì | handle affairs; work

Question 187

照相

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zhàoxiàng | (or 照像 zhàoxiàng) take a picture (or photograph); photograph

Question 188

座位

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zuòwèi a place to sit; seat 这个体育馆有一万八千个∼。 Zhège tǐyùguǎn yǒu yīwàn bāqiān ge ∼. The stadium seats 18,000.

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出土

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chūtǔ ① be unearthed; be excavated ∼文物 ∼ wénwù unearthed artifacts; archaeological finds ② come up out of the ground

Question 190

文物

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wénwù | cultural relic; historical relic

Question 191

大约

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dàyuē {adverb} ① approximately; about

Question 192

还没决定

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Hái méi juédìng | Not decided yet

Question 193

硬币

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yìngbì ① coin; specie 一个五分的∼ Yī ge wǔfēn de

Question 194

就要

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jiùyào {adverb} be about to; be going to; be on the point of 火车∼开了。 Huǒchē ∼ kāi le. The train is about to start. or The train is starting in a minute.

Question 195

现金

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xiànjīn ① ready money; cash ∼付款 ∼ fùkuǎn cash payment; payment in cash ∼交易 ∼ jiāoyì cash transaction ∼支出 ∼ zhīchū out-of-pocket expenses ② cash reserve in a bank

Question 196

1－注意 2－主意

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1－zhuyi pay attention; to take note 请注意倒车 qingzhuyidaoche 2－zhuyi idea, plan

Question 197

香港

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Xiānggǎng ① Hong Kong (or Hongkong) Island ② the entire Hong Kong area (including Hong Kong Island, Kowloon 九龙 and the New Territories 新界)

Question 198

语言

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yǔyán language ∼隔阂 ∼ géhé language barrier

Question 199

虎

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hǔ ◆ ① tiger 幼∼ Yòu ∼ a tiger cub ② brave; vigorous 虎将 hǔjiàng ③ (dialect) look ferocious 他突然∼起脸对我吼起来。 Tā tūrán ∼ qǐ liǎn duì wǒ hǒu qǐlai. He suddenly turned ferocious and shouted at me.

Question 200

马马虎虎

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not very good; just passable; so-so; fair; not so bad

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倚靠

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yǐkào ① lean on or against; rest on or against ② same as 依靠 yīkào

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冲

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chōng ◆ ① thoroughfare; important place 要冲 yàochōng ② charge; rush; dash 向敌人∼去 Xiàng dírén ∼ qù charge the enemy

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醉

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zuì ① drunk; intoxicated; tipsy 他喝∼了。 Tā hē ∼ le. He's tipsy. or He's had a drop too much.

Question 204

谁不着

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shuìbuzhao | Sleep late

Question 205

香港

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Xiānggǎng ① Hong Kong (or Hongkong) Island ② the entire Hong Kong area (including Hong Kong Island, Kowloon 九龙 and the New Territories 新界)

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语言

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yǔyán language ∼隔阂 ∼ géhé language barrier

Question 207

虎

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hǔ ◆ ① tiger 幼∼ Yòu ∼ a tiger cub ② brave; vigorous 虎将 hǔjiàng ③ (dialect) look ferocious 他突然∼起脸对我吼起来。 Tā tūrán ∼ qǐ liǎn duì wǒ hǒu qǐlai. He suddenly turned ferocious and shouted at me.

Question 208

马马虎虎

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not very good; just passable; so-so; fair; not so bad

Question 209

倚靠

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yǐkào ① lean on or against; rest on or against ② same as 依靠 yīkào

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冲

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chōng ◆ ① thoroughfare; important place 要冲 yàochōng ② charge; rush; dash 向敌人∼去 Xiàng dírén ∼ qù charge the enemy

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消息

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xiāoxi | ① news; information

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独特

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dútè unique; distinctive ∼的风格 ∼ de fēnggé a unique style

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创造

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chuàngzào | create; produce; bring about

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惊喜

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jīngxǐ pleasantly surprised ∼地叫了起来 ∼ de jiào le qǐlai call out in happy astonishment

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鸟

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niǎo | bird

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鲜

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xiān ① fresh ∼奶 ∼nǎi fresh milk ∼蘑 ∼mó fresh mushrooms ∼鱼 ∼yú fresh fish ② bright-coloured; bright 这块布颜色太∼。 Zhè kuài bù yánsè tài ∼. The colour of this cloth is too bright. ③ (of salty dishes or soup) delicious; tasty

Question 217

1-从来 2-从来没

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1-cónglái {adverb} from the past till the present; always; at all times; all along 2-cóngláimei never before

Question 218

早日康复

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zǎorìkāngfù | recover soon; get well soon

Question 219

好了

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好了 Structure When place at the end of a sentence, following someone's wish, it means someone hopes that it will happen. 让他放心好了

Question 220

我下午要去另一个客户那里

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Wǒ xiàwǔ yào qù lìng yīgè kèhù nàlǐ | I'm going to another client afternoon there

Question 221

零食

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língshí between-meal nibbles; snacks 他喜欢吃∼。 Tā xǐhuan chī ∼. He likes to eat between meals.

Question 222

拍

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pāi ① clap; pat; beat ∼∼他的肩膀 ∼ tā de jiānbǎng pat him on the shoulder ∼掉身上的土 ∼ diào shēnshang de tǔ pat one's clothes to get the dust off ∼桌子大骂 ∼ zhuōzi dà mà strike the table and pour out a stream of abuse ∼球 ∼qiú bounce a ball ∼∼翅膀 ∼ chìbǎng flap wings; beat wings 惊涛∼岸 jīngtāo ∼ àn mighty waves beating the shore ② bat; racket 乒乓球∼ Pīngpāng qiú∼ ping-pong bat 网球∼ wǎngqiú∼ tennis racket 苍蝇∼儿 cāngying∼r flyswatter ③ beat; time 一小节四∼ yī xiǎojié sì ∼ four beats in (or to ) a bar 这歌是几∼的？——是4/4∼的。 Zhè gē shì jǐ ∼ de？ —— shì 4 / 4 ∼ de. What time is the song in?--It's in four-four time. ④ take (a picture); shoot ∼电影 ∼ diànyǐng shoot (or make) a film 这部小说已∼成电影了。 Zhè bù xiǎoshuō yǐ ∼ chéng diànyǐng le. This novel has been made into a film. 今天天气不好, 外景∼不成了。 Jīntiān tiānqì bù hǎ

Question 223

拥抱

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yōngbào embrace; hug; hold in one's arms 兩國選手熱烈∼, 互致問候。 Liǎng guó xuǎnshǒu rèliè ∼, hù zhì wènhòu. The players of the two countries warmly embraced and greeted each other.

Question 224

屁股

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pìgu | ① (informal) buttocks (of humans); bottom; behind; backside

Question 225

1-剪 2-理发

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jiǎn ① scissors; shears; clippers ② cut (with scissors); clip; trim 别把头发∼得太短了。 Bié bǎ tóufa ∼ de tài duǎn le. Don't cut the hair too short. 把图片从杂志上∼下来 Bǎ túpiàn cóng zázhì shàng ∼ xià lái cut the pictures out of the magazine ∼指甲 ∼ zhǐjia trim one's nails ∼羊毛 ∼ yángmáo shear a sheep ③ wipe out; exterminate 剪除 jiǎnchú 1-lǐfà ① (of men) get a haircut; (of women) go to the hairdresser's 我去理个发。 Wǒ qù lǐ ge fà. (of men) I'm going to get a haircut. or (of women) I'm going to the hairdresser's (or going to have my hair done). ② give a haircut; do sb.'s hai

Question 226

语法

Answer 226

yǔfǎ | grammar

Question 227

夜

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yè night; evening 冬天昼短∼长。 Dōngtiān zhòu duǎn ∼ cháng. In winter the days are short and the nights long.

Question 228

季节

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jìjié | season

Question 229

春天

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chūntiān | spring; springtime

Question 230

夏天

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xiàtiān summer 这里的∼特别热。 Zhèlǐ de ∼ tèbié rè. It's very hot here in summer.

Question 231

秋天

Answer 231

qiūtiān | autumn

Question 232

不但......而且

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Structure: 不但.... 而且 Budan....erquie Not only but also If same subject put subject only at the beginning. 我不但会说英语而且会说法语 Wǒ bùdàn huì shuō yīngyǔ érqiě huì shuō fǎyǔ I not only speak English but also French If subjects are different, put the subject after 不但 and 而且 不但我喜欢流行，而且我的朋友喜欢的流行

Question 233

产生

Answer 233

chǎnshēng (used with immaterial things) give rise to; bring about; evolve; emerge; come into being ∼好的结果 ∼ hǎo de jiéguǒ produce good results ∼很大的影响 ∼ hěn dà de yǐngxiǎng exert a great influence

Question 234

研究

Answer 234

yánjiū ① study; research ∼自然规律 ∼ zìrán guīlǜ study the laws of nature

Question 235

改革

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gǎigé | reform

Question 236

价钱

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jiàqian price 讲∼ jiǎng ∼ haggle over the price; bargain ∼公道 ∼ gōngdào a fair (or decent, reasonable) price 西红柿什么∼？ Xīhóngshì shénme ∼？ How much are the tomatoes?

Question 237

失去

Answer 237

shīqù | • to lose

Question 238

我是跟旅游团一起来的

Answer 238

是........的 structure Means past tense (don't use 了）. You can put it at the end of in between the verb. 我是跟旅游团一起的来 When used as a question, means that the persons that formulates the question wants to know more about that issue. A。我中国了？ B。我是什么时候来中国的？

Question 239

再

Answer 239

``` zài 1- • again • once more • re- 2- • then (after sth, and not until then) ``` syn： 然后

Question 240

要求

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yāoqiú ① ask; demand; require; claim ∼增加工资 ∼ zēngjiā gōngzī demand a raise in pay

Question 241

清楚

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qīngchu ① clear; distinct 字迹∼ zìjì ∼ written in a clear hand

Question 242

待

Answer 242

dāi • stay • delay

Question 243

方法

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``` fāngfǎ • method • way • means M: gè [个] ```

Question 244

早日

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``` zǎorì • soon • shortly • on a day quite soon • promptly ```

Question 245

上网

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shàngwǎng ① get on the internet ② stretch a net (sports)

Question 246

脱

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tuō ① (of hair, skin) shed; come off 他脸晒∼皮了。 Tā liǎn shài ∼pí le. His face is peeling because of sunburn. 头发∼光了 Tóufa ∼guāng le lose all one's hair; become bald ② take off; cast off ∼鞋(衣服) ∼xié(yīfu) take off one's shoes (clothes)

Question 247

名单

Answer 247

míngdān name list 入伍∼ rùwǔ ∼ list of recruits

Question 248

化验

Answer 248

huàyàn chemical examination; laboratory test ∼单 ∼dān laboratory test report ∼室 ∼shì laboratory ∼员 ∼yuán laboratory technician (or assistant)

Question 249

再 /又

Answer 249

再 Zai Use to express something will happen again in the future. 又 You Use to express something has happened and will happen again.

Question 250

平时

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píngshí ① at ordinary times; in normal times 他∼住在厂里, 星期六才回家。 Tā ∼ zhù zài chǎng lǐ, Xīngqīliù cái huíjiā. Ordinarily he sleeps at the factory and goes home only on Saturdays.

Question 251

你在哥伦比亚有多久

Answer 251

Nǐ zài gēlúnbǐyǎ yǒu duōjiǔ How long have you been in Colombia

Question 252

你来几年

Answer 252

Nǐ lái jǐ nián | How long since you came

Question 253

先生

Answer 253

xiānsheng ① teacher ② Mister (Mr.); gentleman; sir 总统∼ Zǒngtǒng ∼ Mr. President 女士们, ∼们! Nǚshì men, ∼ men! Ladies and Gentlemen! ③ husband 她∼出差去了。 Tā ∼ chūchāi qù le. Her husband is away on business.

Question 254

先

Answer 254

xiān ① {adverb} earlier; before sb. else; before doing sth. else; first; in advance 他比我∼到。 Tā bǐ wǒ ∼ dào. He arrived earlier than I did. 我∼说两句。 Wǒ ∼ shuō liǎng jù. Let me say a few words first. 你∼拟个提纲再写。 Nǐ ∼ nǐ ge tígāng zài xiě. Make an outline before you start writing. 你不必∼付款。 Nǐ bù bì ∼ fùkuǎn. You don't have to pay in advance. 没有什么∼于经验的知识。 Méiyǒu shénme ∼ yú jīngyàn de zhīshi. There is no knowledge prior to experience. ② {adverb} (used with a negative word “不”, “别”, etc.) for the time being; for the moment 你∼别走, 我有话跟你说。 Nǐ ∼ bié zǒu, wǒ yǒu huà gēn nǐ shuō. Don't leave yet, I want to have a word with you. 这个问题∼不谈吧。 Zhège wèntí ∼ bù tán ba. Let's put aside this problem for the time being. ③ {adverb} (informal) earlier on; before; at first 你∼怎么不告诉我呢？ Nǐ ∼ zěnme bù gàosu wǒ ne？ Why didn't you tell me before? 他∼说不去, 后来却又改变了主意。 Tā ∼ shuō bù qù, hòulái què yòu gǎibiàn le zhǔyi. At first he refused to go, but later on he changed his mind.

Question 255

客人

Answer 255

kèren ① visitor; guest ② guest (at a hotel, etc.); traveller ③ same as 客商 kèshāng

Question 256

小姐

Answer 256

xiǎojie ① a young (unmarried) lady ② Miss

Question 257

肯

Answer 257

``` kěn • to be ready (to do sth) • willing • agree •consent ```

Question 258

啃

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kěn • to gnaw • to nibble • to bite 啃手指甲 Kěn shǒu zhǐjiǎ Bite your fingernails

Question 259

越........越

Answer 259

yuè...yuè... the more...the more... 越多越好 yuè duō yuè hǎo the more the better 越战越强 yuèzhànyuèqiáng grow stronger with the fighting 风越刮越大。 Fēng yuè guā yuè dà. The wind was blowing harder and harder. 脑子越用越灵。 Nǎozi yuè yòng yuè líng. The more you use your brains, the keener they'll become.

Question 260

越来越

Answer 260

yuèláiyuè... more and more 越來越好 yuèláiyuèhǎo get better and better 發揮越來越大的作用 fāhuī yuèláiyuè dà de zuòyòng play an increasingly important role 天氣越來越熱了。 Tiānqì yuèláiyuè rè le. It's getting warmer and warmer. 越來越深入人心 Yuèláiyuè shēnrù rénxīn go deeper and deeper into the hearts of the people; become more and more popular

Question 261

样子

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yàngzi ① appearance; shape 這件大衣的∼很好看。 Zhè jiàn dàyī de ∼ hěn hǎokàn. This coat is well cut. 這活做得不像∼。 Zhè huó zuò de bù xiàng ∼. This job has been done too crudely. ② manner; air 看他那高興的∼。 Kàn tā nà gāoxìng de ∼. How happy he looks

Question 262

那么

Answer 262

nàme (or 那末 nàme) ① {adverb} like that; in that way; so 你不該∼做。 Nǐ bù gāi ∼ zuò. You shouldn't have done that. or You oughtn't to have acted the way you did.

Question 263

还有

Answer 263

``` háiyǒu • furthermore • in addition • still • also ```

Question 264

真是的

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zhēnshide | • Really! (interj. of annoyance or frustration)

Question 265

大卫又拿出他的本子，在本子上写了下面这些说："(....)"

Answer 265

Shàng xiěle xiàmiàn zhèxiē shuō Dà wèi yòu ná chū tā de běnzi, zài běnzi shàng xiěle xiàmiàn zhèxiē shuō David took out his notebook and wrote on it:

Question 266

开

Answer 266

kāi 一个小姐用林对对的名字开了三天房间 Yīgè xiǎojiě yòng lín duì duì de míngzì kāile sān tiān fángjiān A lady named 林对对 booked a room for 3 days

Question 267

不着

Answer 267

bùzháo • no need • need not

Question 268

因

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yīn ① (formal) follow; carry on 因袭 yīnxí ② (formal) rely on; accord with ∼病下药 ∼bìngxiàyào suit the medicine to the illness ∼其自然 ∼ qí zìrán let things take their natural course ③ cause; reason 必有他∼ bì yǒu tā ∼ there must be some other reason ④ {preposition} because of; as a result of ∼病请假 ∼ bìng qǐngjià ask for sick leave

Question 269

事出有因

Answer 269

shì chū yǒu yīn | there is good reason for it; it is by no means accidental

Question 270

警察

Answer 270

jǐngchá police; policeman 女∼ nǚ ∼ policewoman

Question 271

墙挂着两张地图和钟

Answer 271

Qiáng guà zháo liǎng zhāng dìtú hé zhōng There are two maps and a clock hanging on the wall

Question 272

朵

Answer 272

duǒ {measure word} 一∼花 yī ∼ huā a flower 一∼云 yī ∼ yún a cloud

Question 273

西服

Answer 273

xīfú | Western-style clothes; suit

Question 274

贴

Answer 274

tiē ◆ ① paste; stick; glue ∼邮票 ∼ yóupiào stick on a stamp 信封上贴着邮票 Xìnfēng shàng tiēzhe yóupiào Stick a stamp on a letter

Question 275

印

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yìn ① seal; stamp; chop 盖∼ gài∼ affix a seal; stamp a seal ② mark; trace; print 脚印 jiǎoyìn ③ print; engrave ∼书 ∼shū print books

Question 276

往

Answer 276

wǎng ① go 何∼？ Hé ∼？ Where are you going? ② {preposition} in the direction of; towards; to ∼东走去 ∼ dōng zǒu qù go in an eastward direction; go eastwards

Question 277

爬

Answer 277

pá ① crawl; creep 蛇正往洞里∼。 Shé zhèng wǎng dòng lǐ ∼. The snake is crawling into a hole. 这小孩会∼了。 Zhè xiǎohái huì ∼ le. The baby can crawl now. 有一条虫子在你背上∼。 Yǒu yī tiáo chóngzi zài nǐ bèi shàng ∼. There is a worm creeping up your back. ② climb; clamber; scramble ∼树(绳, 山) ∼shù(shéng, shān) climb a tree (rope, mountain)

Question 278

不会吧

Answer 278

bùhuì ① be unlikely; will not (act, happen, etc.) 她∼不知道。 Tā ∼ bù zhīdao. It's not likely that she doesn't know. 人∼多的。 Rén ∼ duō de. There won't be too many people. ② have not learned to; be unable to 我∼游泳。 Wǒ ∼ yóuyǒng. I don't know how to swim. 谢谢你, 我∼抽烟。 Xièxie nǐ, wǒ ∼ chōuyān. No, thanks. I don't smoke. ③ (used to express reproach for the non-performance of an action) 你就∼打个电话问一问？ Nǐ jiù ∼ dǎ ge diànhuà wèn yī wèn？ Couldn't you have phoned up and asked?

Question 279

云

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yún ① (formal) say 《诗》∼：“战战兢兢, 如临深渊, 如履薄冰。”(《论语》) 《Shī》∼：“zhànzhànjīngjīng, rúlínshēnyuān, rúlǚbáobīng. ”(《Lúnyǔ》) The Songs says: “In fear and trembling, As if approaching a deep abyss, As if walking on thin ice.”

Question 280

还

Answer 280

huán ① go (or come) back 还乡 huánxiāng ② give back; return; repay 这几本是到期要∼的书。 Zhè jǐ běn shì dàoqī yào ∼ de shū. These books are due for return.

Question 281

骗子

Answer 281

piànzi swindler; impostor; cheat; trickster 政治∼ zhèngzhì ∼ a political swindler

Question 282

难走

Answer 282

nánzǒu • hard to get to • difficult to travel (i.e. the road is bad)

Question 283

恨

Answer 283

hèn • to hate • to regret

Question 284

狠

Answer 284

hěn • fierce • very

Question 285

保安

Answer 285

``` bǎo'ān • to ensure public security • to ensure safety (for workers engaged in production) • public security • security guard ```

Question 286

争吵

Answer 286

zhēngchǎo • dispute • strife

Question 287

保姆

Answer 287

bǎomǔ • nanny • housekeeper

Question 288

放弃

Answer 288

``` fàng • to release • to free • to let go • to put • to place • to let out • to set off (fireworks) ```

Question 289

指纹

Answer 289

zhǐwén • fingerprint • finger-print

Question 290

拿走

Answer 290

názǒu | • to take away

Question 291

1-重 2- 重

Answer 291

1-zhòng • heavy • serious • to attach importance to 我妈妈病了，病得很重... ``` 2-chóng • to repeat • repetition • again • re- • classifier: layer ``` i.e. 重复

Question 292

变的

Answer 292

biànde | • to become

Question 293

放弃

Answer 293

fàngqì • to renounce • to abandon • to give up

Question 294

风景

Answer 294

fēngjǐng • scenery • landscape M: gè [个]

Question 295

旅游

Answer 295

``` lǚyóu • trip • journey • tourism • travel • tour ```

Question 296

旅游客

Answer 296

lǚyóukè | • a tourist

Question 297

落

Answer 297

``` luò • to fall or drop • (of the sun) to set • (of a tide) to go out • to lower • to decline or sink • to lag or fall behind • to fall onto • to rest with • to get or receive • to write down ```

Question 298

坏事

Answer 298

``` huàishì • to ruin sth • to spoil • to sour • to make things bad • evil deed • bad action • dishonesty • criminality • corruption ```

Question 299

1-wèihūnfū • fiancé 2-wèihūnqī • fiancée

Answer 299

1-未婚夫 2-未婚妻

Question 300

送

Answer 300

``` sòng • to deliver • to carry • to give (as a present) • to present (with) ```

Question 301

开会

Answer 301

kāihuì • to hold a meeting • to attend a meeting

Question 302

教学

Answer 302

jiàoxué • teacher and student • education M: mén [门], gè [个]

Question 303

研讨会

Answer 303

yántǎohuì • discussion forum • seminar

Question 304

爱人

Answer 304

àiren ① husband or wife 您∼好吗？ Nín ∼ hǎo ma？ How is your husband (or wife)?

Question 305

1- 展览 2- 展览馆

Answer 305

1-zhǎnlǎn put on display; exhibit; show 工业∼ Gōngyè ∼ industrial exhibition ``` 2- zhǎnlǎnguǎn exhibition centre (or hall) ```

Question 306

师傅

Answer 306

shīfu ① master worker (a qualified worker as distinct from an apprentice) ② a respectful form of address for a skilled worker ③ (informal) a form of address for any stranger

Question 307

台湾

Answer 307

Táiwān | Taiwan

Question 308

经历

Answer 308

jīnglì ① go through; undergo; experience 现代科学技术正在∼着一场伟大的革命。 Xiàndài kēxué jìshù zhèngzài ∼ zhe yī cháng wěidà de gémìng. Modern science and technology are undergoing a great revolution. ② experience 他这人∼多, 见识广。 Tā zhè rén ∼ duō, jiànshi guǎng. He's a man of wide knowledge and experience. 个人∼ Gèrén ∼ personal experiences 生活∼ shēnghuó ∼ life experience

Question 309

住院

Answer 309

zhùyuàn | be in hospital; be hospitalized

Question 310

哭

Answer 310

kū cry; weep ∼了起来 ∼ le qǐlai burst into tears

Question 311

甜

Answer 311

tián sweet; honeyed 这西瓜好∼哪! Zhè xīguā hǎo ∼ nǎ! This watermelon is really sweet!

Question 312

摸

Answer 312

mō feel; stroke; touch 你∼∼刀口,看看快不快。 Nǐ ∼ dāokǒu, kànkan kuài bùkuài. You feel the edge of the knife and see whether it is sharp.

Question 313

脉

Answer 313

mài ① arteries and veins ② pulse 病人的∼很弱。 Bìngrén de ∼ hěn ruò. The patient's pulse was weak. ③ vein (of a leaf, etc.) 叶脉 yèmài 翅脉 chìmài

Question 314

药房

Answer 314

yàofáng ① drugstore; chemist's shop; pharmacy ② hospital pharmacy; dispensary

Question 315

药方

Answer 315

yàofāng prescription 开∼ Kāi ∼ write out a prescription

Question 316

按摩

Answer 316

ànmó | massage

Question 317

拯救

Answer 317

zhēnjiǔ | acupuncture and moxibustion

Question 318

方法

Answer 318

fāngfǎ method; way; means 学习∼ xuéxí ∼ study method

Question 319

扎针

Answer 319

zhāzhēn | give or have an acupuncture treatment

Question 320

细

Answer 320

xì ① thin; slender ∼铁丝 ∼ tiěsī thin wire

Question 321

曾经

Answer 321

céngjīng {adverb} (indicating that an action once happened or a state once existed) 她∼参加过校队。 Tā ∼ cānjiā guò xiào duì. She once played for the school team.

Question 322

好

Answer 322

hǎo 1-(used after verbs to indicate finishing or finishing satisfactorily) 这件事他做不∼。 Zhè jiàn shì tā zuò bù ∼. He can't do that job well. 我把他的病治∼了。 Wǒ bǎ tā de bìng zhì ∼ le. I cured his illness. 2-{adverb} (used before adjectives with exclamatory force) very; quite; so 今天∼冷。 Jīntiān ∼ lěng. Today is quite cold. 你∼大胆子。 Nǐ ∼ dà dǎnzi. You are so daring.

Question 323

烤鸭

Answer 323

kǎoyā roast duck 北京∼ Běijīng ∼ roast Beijing duck

Question 324

烤

Answer 324

kǎo ① bake; roast; toast ∼白薯 ∼ báishǔ baked sweet potatoes

Question 325

中餐

Answer 325

zhōngcān | Chinese meal; Chinese food

Question 326

糖

Answer 326

táng ◆ ① sugar 咖啡里少搁点儿∼。 Kāfēi lǐ shǎo gē diǎnr ∼. Don't put too much sugar in the coffee. 你喝茶搁∼吗? Nǐ hēchá gē ∼ ma？ Do you take sugar in your tea? ② sweets; candy; sweetmeats 一袋∼ yī dài ∼ a bag of sweets

Question 327

什么的

Answer 327

shénmede | (used after a series of items) things like that; and so on; and what not

Question 328

亲耳

Answer 328

qīn'ěr • with one's own ears •live or on the spot

Question 329

钢琴

Answer 329

gāngqín • piano M: jià [架], tái [台]

Question 330

.......家

Answer 330

jiā • noun suffix for a specialist in some activity, such as a musician or revolutionary, corresponding to English -ist, -er, -ary or -ian M: gè [个]

Question 331

演奏

Answer 331

yǎnzòu • to play a musical instrument • to perform music

Question 332

极了

Answer 332

jíle • extremely • exceedingly

Question 333

曲

Answer 333

qǔ • tune • song M: zhī [支]

Question 334

好听

Answer 334

hǎotīng | • pleasant to hear

Question 335

嘛

Answer 335

ma • modal particle indicating that sth is obvious • particle indicating a pause for emphasis

Question 336

暑假

Answer 336

shǔjià • summer vacation M: gè [个]

Question 337

增加

Answer 337

zēngjiā • to raise • to increase

Question 338

更

Answer 338

``` gèng • more • even more • further • still • still more ```

Question 339

暖和

Answer 339

nuǎnhuo • warm • nice and warm

Question 340

气温

Answer 340

qìwēn •temperature • air temperature M: gè [个]

Question 341

感觉

Answer 341

``` gǎnjué • to feel • to become aware of • feeling • sense • perception M: gè [个] ```

Question 342

不是.......吗？

Answer 342

不是.......吗？is a rethorical question, for which reply is expected. 1-你不是北京人吗？为什么不知道这个地方?（我知道你是北京人） 2-你不是不喜欢吃米饭马？ （我知道不喜吃米饭）

Question 343

来\去

Answer 343

来\去 When these verbs are use as complements of other verbs they help indicate direction. Thus, if an act is occurring towards the speaker or something being refer to the speaker then 来 is used. 去 is used in the other sense. If the object is a denoting place, then locate the object after the verb and before 来\去。 1-我到大卫家去了 2-我们进教室去吧 If the object is a referring to something, it can be places before or after the 来\去 1-他带了一个照相机来\他带来了一个照相机。 2-他买来了一本英文词典\他买了一本英文词典来 3-他给你带来了一些东西\他给你带了一些东西来。

Question 344

电子邮件

Answer 344

diànzǐyóujiàn • email M: fēng [封], fèn [份]

Question 345

邮件

Answer 345

yóujiàn • mail • post

Question 346

超市

Answer 346

chāoshì • supermarket (abbr.) M: jiā [家]

Question 347

.....极了

Answer 347

jíle 极了 Is used after adjectives and some verbs to express higher degree. • extremely • exceedingl ``` 1-好极了 2-高兴极了 3-大极了 4-关心极了 5-冷极了 6-喜欢极了 ```

Question 348

一....也没

Answer 348

Not even once 1- A.你爸爸来过中国？ B.他一次也没来过 2-这个星期他一天课也没上。 3-我一本中文书也没看过

Question 349

古典

Answer 349

gǔdiǎn | • classical

Question 350

世界

Answer 350

shìjiè • world M: gè [个]

Question 351

建筑

Answer 351

jiànzhù • to construct • building M: gè [个]

Question 352

暖气

Answer 352

nuǎnqì • warm air • heating • heater

Question 353

暖和

Answer 353

nuǎnhuo • warm • nice and warm

Question 354

预报

Answer 354

yùbào | • forecast

Question 355

旅馆

Answer 355

lǚguǎn • hotel M: jiā [家]

Question 356

有些

Answer 356

yǒuxiē • some • somewhat

Question 357

1- 更 2-最

Answer 357

1-gèng • more 2-zuì • most 熊猫比狗

Question 358

有

Answer 358

yǒu The verb 有 may be used to denote "as....as...." Affirmative: A有B + (这么\那么）+ adjective => often used in questions or rhetorical questions. Negative: A没有B + (这么\那么）+ adjective => used in indicative sentences. (i) A。他有你这么高吗？ B。他没有我这么高。 (ii) A。你这次考得怎么样？ B。我没有你考得那么好. (iii) 我们哪儿冬天没有这儿这么冷.

Question 359

得

Answer 359

``` 1-dé • to obtain • to get • to gain • to catch (a disease) • proper • suitable • proud ``` 2-de • structural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc ``` 3-děi • to have to • must • ought to • to need to ```

Question 360

比

Answer 360

比 sentence (i) The "比 sentence is used to show difference between two persons or things through a comparison in the pattern A比C。 A比B + adjective (A没有B is the negative form. A不比B is use to express refutation) 1-飞机比汽车快 2-大象比熊猫董 In a 比 sentence, if the predicate is an adjective, it cannot be preceded by adverbs such as 很，真， 非常 1- 飞机比火车很快 （X) 飞机比火车块 （correct) (ii) if the verb has a complement of "state", 比 can be placed either before the verb or before the complement. 1-他比我考得好／他考得我比好 2-我今天比你来得早／我今天来得比你早 (iii) (A没有B is the negative form. A不比B is use to express refutation) 1-飞机比火车块－》火车没有飞机块 2- 大象比熊猫董 －》熊猫没有大象董 A不比B is use to express refutation: 1- A. 冬天上海比北京暖和 B. 冬天，上海不比北京暖和

Question 361

太\真

Answer 361

Exclamatory sentences 太(too)\真 (so) structure + adjective 1-太好了 2-真好 3-这儿得风景真美！ Note: do not use exclamatory sentences in objective descriptions. 1-他是一个真好的老师 (X) 他是一个很好的老师 （correct）

Question 362

好\多 + adjective

Answer 362

好(so)\多(how) + adjective + 啊 Use to denote something is "so" or "how" i.e. so pretty or how pretty. 1-他写得多好啊！ 2-这个公园好漂亮啊！ 3-你听，这支歌词写的多好啊！

Question 363

才

Answer 363

``` 1-cái • ability • talent • sb of a certain type • a capable individual ``` 2-• a moment ago • just now • (preceded by a clause of condition or reason) not until • (followed by a numerical clause) only

Question 364

箱子

Answer 364

xiāngzi | • suitcase

Question 365

跟......一样

Answer 365

A跟B一样 (be like)\不一样(unlike) ``` 1-A:这件毛衣500远 B:那件毛衣500远 =＞这件跟那件价钱一样 2-A:小生20岁 B:小生20岁 =＞小生小张一样大 3-A:妹妹喜欢跳舞 B:弟弟喜欢唱歌 =＞妹妹跟弟弟的爱好不一样\美美的爱好跟弟弟不一样 Note: 跟 can also be used as 不跟 =＞我跟你不一样高 or 你不跟你一样高 ```

Question 366

不但.......而且

Answer 366

Not only but also Use to indicate a further development of what is previously stated. If the two clauses share the same subject, then 不但...而且 must be put after de subject of the first one. If they do not share same subject, insert it before de subject of the first clause. 1-他不但会说英语而且还会说法语 2-不但他会说汉语而且她妹妹也会说汉语

Question 367

着呢

Answer 367

zhene • comes at the end of the sentence to indicate a strong degree • quite • rather 1-时间还早着呢 2-今天外边冷着呢 3- A: 你的肚子疼吗？ B: 疼着呢

Question 368

都......了

Answer 368

都.....了 means already （已经）. Words inserted in between are usually temporal words and numeral classifiers to emphasize lateness, oddness or plentiness. 1-都七点半了，快走吧。 2-都二十岁了，自己的事情应该子做了

Question 369

......什么?

Answer 369

什么 used rhetorically to express dissatisfaction or disagreement with what other person said. 1-说什么？ 别说了，上课了 2-着什么急？时间还早吧 3-你笑什么？有什么可笑的？

Question 370

该.......了

Answer 370

该(gāi).....了 means it is "time to do something". 1-二十点了，该睡觉了。 2-时间到，该出发了。

Question 371

啦

Answer 371

la • sentence-final particle, contraction of 了啊, indicating exclamation • particle placed after each item in a list of examples

Question 372

了

Answer 372

了 when used as the end of a sentence the modal particle ＂了＂ implies a change of state. 不....了 Also implies change of state. 1-他已经参加工作了 （他以前上大学没工作） 2-他又想跟我们一起去了 （原来他不想跟我们一起去） 3-这件衣服小了（不能穿了\又长高了） 不....了 1-你不回国了 （原谅你打算回国） 2-我今天不发烧了 （昨天还发烧）

Question 373

又.....又

Answer 373

And....and 1-你又聪明又漂亮

Question 374

过

Answer 374

``` Verb+ 过 Negative form (没有+verb+过） ``` When a verb is immediately followed by the aspect particle 过 it indicates that an act had taken place and in no longer in progress. 1-我以前来过中国 2-来中国以前，我去过北京，上海和西安 3-我听过中国音乐 Negative form (没(有)+verb+过） 4-我没打过针 5-我没吃过北京烤鸭 Affirmative negative question form: verb+过+object+没有 1-你以前来过中国没有？ 2-你去过香港没有？

Question 375

他来过两次中国

Answer 375

Complement of frequency:(Numeral+classifier (次声趟下)）is used to indicate how many times an act has been performed. Verb+过／了+ (complement+ (object if it is a thing) Verb+过／了+ ((object if it is a pronoun) +complement Insert 过 after the verb and before the complement. If the object is a noun place the noun after the complement. 1-他来过两次中国 2-这个电影我看过两遍 3-他住过一次医院

Question 376

次 不一样 遍

Answer 376

次 and 遍 are both use to indicate the number of times something has occurred, but 遍, emphasizes te whole process from beginning to end. 1-这本书很好，我已经看过两遍了

Question 377

第

Answer 377

A ordinal numeral is formed by adding 第 before numeral 1-第一次 2-第五天 3-第一个星期 4-第四十一课 There are some exception where 第 is not added. 1-一月 2-二楼 3-西门

Question 378

记住

Answer 378

jìzhu | remember; learn by heart; bear in mind

Question 379

闭(上)

Answer 379

bì ① shut; close ∼门 ∼mén shut the door ∼上眼 ∼shàngyǎn close one's eyes ∼嘴! ∼zuǐ! Hold your tongue! or Shut up! 他笑得∼不上嘴。 Tā xiào de ∼ bù shàng zuǐ. He just couldn't stop laughing. ② stop up; obstruct 闭气 bìqì

Question 380

一.....就

Answer 380

一......就 (i) links a act to another act that immediately follows. 1-今天我一下课就去看你 2-他一到中国就给我来了个电话 3-姐姐一毕业就参加工作了 (ii) links a second act that is the result or is conditioned by the first 1-他一喝酒就脸红 2-一有来中国的旅游团，她就安排我陪团

Question 381

这次

Answer 381

zhècì this time; present; current ∼会议 ∼ huìyì the present session ∼运动 ∼ yùndòng the current movement (or campaign)

Question 382

被借(走)

Answer 382

beijie(zou) Borrow / took (away)

Question 383

一般

Answer 383

yībān ① same as; just like 他们俩∼高。 Tāmen liǎ ∼ gāo. The two of them are the same height. 火车飞∼地驰去。 Huǒchē fēi ∼ de chí qù. The train flashed past like lightning. ② general; ordinary; common ∼号召和个别指导相结合 ∼ hàozhào hé gèbié zhǐdǎo xiāng jiéhé combine general calls (for action) with specific guidance

Question 384

不一定

Answer 384

buyiding Not always

Question 385

全部

Answer 385

quánbù whole; complete; total; all ∼情况就这样。 ∼ qíngkuàng jiù zhèyàng. That's all there is to it. ∼开支 ∼ kāizhī total expenditure

Question 386

打雷

Answer 386

dǎléi thunder 远处在∼。 Yuǎnchù zài ∼. It's thundering in the distance.

Question 387

客户

Answer 387

kèhù customer 国内外∼ guónèiwài ∼ domestic and foreign customers

Question 388

还好

Answer 388

háihǎo ① not bad; passable 你今天感觉怎样？——∼。 Nǐ jīntiān gǎnjué zěnyàng？ —— ∼. How are you feeling today? -Not so bad.

Question 389

总是

Answer 389

zǒngshì | always

Question 390

贵姓

Answer 390

guìxìng | your family name

Question 391

你知道南京西路地铁站怎么走吗？

Answer 391

Nǐ zhīdào nánjīng xi lù dìtiě zhàn zěnme zǒu ma? | Do you know how to go Nanjing West Road subway station?

Question 392

证件

Answer 392

zhèngjiàn credentials; papers; certificate 请出示∼。 Qǐng chūshì ∼. Please show your credentials (or papers)

Question 393

看出

Answer 393

出 kànchū make out; see ∼问题在哪里 ∼ wèntí zài nǎli see where the trouble is

Question 394

过

Answer 394

``` Verb+ 过 Negative form (没有+verb+过） ``` When a verb is immediately followed by the aspect particle 过 it indicates that an act had taken place and in no longer in progress. 1-我以前来过中国 2-来中国以前，我去过北京，上海和西安 3-我听过中国音乐 Negative form (没(有)+verb+过） 4-我没打过针 5-我没吃过北京烤鸭 Affirmative negative question form: verb+过+object+没有 1-你以前来过中国没有？ 2-你去过香港没有？

Question 395

他来过两次中国

Answer 395

Complement of frequency:(Numeral+classifier (次声趟下)）is used to indicate how many times an act has been performed. Verb+过／了+ (complement+ (object if it is a thing) Verb+过／了+ ((object if it is a pronoun) +complement Insert 过 after the verb and before the complement. If the object is a noun place the noun after the complement. 1-他来过两次中国 2-这个电影我看过两遍 3-他住过一次医院

Question 396

次 不一样 遍

Answer 396

次 and 遍 are both use to indicate the number of times something has occurred, but 遍, emphasizes te whole process from beginning to end. 1-这本书很好，我已经看过两遍了

Question 397

第

Answer 397

A ordinal numeral is formed by adding 第 before numeral 1-第一次 2-第五天 3-第一个星期 4-第四十一课 There are some exception where 第 is not added. 1-一月 2-二楼 3-西门

Question 398

记住

Answer 398

jìzhu | remember; learn by heart; bear in mind

Question 399

闭(上)

Answer 399

bì ① shut; close ∼门 ∼mén shut the door ∼上眼 ∼shàngyǎn close one's eyes ∼嘴! ∼zuǐ! Hold your tongue! or Shut up! 他笑得∼不上嘴。 Tā xiào de ∼ bù shàng zuǐ. He just couldn't stop laughing. ② stop up; obstruct 闭气 bìqì

Question 400

一.....就

Answer 400

一......就 (i) links a act to another act that immediately follows. 1-今天我一下课就去看你 2-他一到中国就给我来了个电话 3-姐姐一毕业就参加工作了 (ii) links a second act that is the result or is conditioned by the first 1-他一喝酒就脸红 2-一有来中国的旅游团，她就安排我陪团

Question 401

这次

Answer 401

zhècì this time; present; current ∼会议 ∼ huìyì the present session ∼运动 ∼ yùndòng the current movement (or campaign)

Question 402

被借(走)

Answer 402

beijie(zou) Borrow / took (away)

Question 403

一般

Answer 403

yībān ① same as; just like 他们俩∼高。 Tāmen liǎ ∼ gāo. The two of them are the same height. 火车飞∼地驰去。 Huǒchē fēi ∼ de chí qù. The train flashed past like lightning. ② general; ordinary; common ∼号召和个别指导相结合 ∼ hàozhào hé gèbié zhǐdǎo xiāng jiéhé combine general calls (for action) with specific guidance

Question 404

不一定

Answer 404

buyiding Not always

Question 405

全部

Answer 405

quánbù whole; complete; total; all ∼情况就这样。 ∼ qíngkuàng jiù zhèyàng. That's all there is to it. ∼开支 ∼ kāizhī total expenditure

Question 406

打雷

Answer 406

dǎléi thunder 远处在∼。 Yuǎnchù zài ∼. It's thundering in the distance.

Question 407

客户

Answer 407

kèhù customer 国内外∼ guónèiwài ∼ domestic and foreign customers

Question 408

还好

Answer 408

háihǎo ① not bad; passable 你今天感觉怎样？——∼。 Nǐ jīntiān gǎnjué zěnyàng？ —— ∼. How are you feeling today? -Not so bad.

Question 409

总是

Answer 409

zǒngshì | always

Question 410

贵姓

Answer 410

guìxìng | your family name

Question 411

你知道南京西路地铁站怎么走吗？

Answer 411

Nǐ zhīdào nánjīng xi lù dìtiě zhàn zěnme zǒu ma? | Do you know how to go Nanjing West Road subway station?

Question 412

证件

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zhèngjiàn credentials; papers; certificate 请出示∼。 Qǐng chūshì ∼. Please show your credentials (or papers)

Question 413

看出

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出 kànchū make out; see ∼问题在哪里 ∼ wèntí zài nǎli see where the trouble is

Question 414

要....了 就要....了 快要....了 快....了

Answer 414

All the aforementioned are use to express that something is about to happen/future ("pronto o ya casi"). 1-要上课了 2-再有两个月就要放假了 3-快要下雪了 Note: do not use 快要....了 if the sentence contains an adverbial specifying time.

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地

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de • -ly • structural particle: used before a verb or adjective, linking it to preceding modifying adverbial adjunct 1-他高兴地告诉我姐姐下个月就要结婚了 2-同学们都在努力地学习

Question 416

成

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``` chéng • to become • to turn into •to succeed • to finish • to complete • to accomplish • to be all right • OK! ```

Question 417

伟大

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wěidà great; mighty 我们∼的祖国 wǒmen ∼ de zǔguó our great country

Question 418

会议

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huìyì ① meeting; conference 正式∼ zhèngshì ∼ official meeting 全体∼ quántǐ ∼ plenary session ∼地点 ∼ dìdiǎn meeting-place; venue

Question 419

项目

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xiàngmù item 出口∼ chūkǒu ∼ goods for export; export items

Question 420

祝贺

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zhùhè congratulate ∼演出成功 ∼ yǎnchū chénggōng congratulate the artists on their successful performance 向你∼! Xiàng nǐ ∼! Congratulations! ∼你生了一个女儿。 ∼ nǐ shēng le yī ge nǚ'ér. Congratulations! You have a daughter.

Question 421

紧张

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``` jǐnzhāng • nervous • keyed up • intense • tense • strained • in short supply • scarce M: zhèn [阵] ```

Question 422

下去

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``` xiàqù • to go down • to descend • to go on • to continue ！！！ • (of a servant) to withdraw ```

Question 423

小偷

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xiǎotōu | • thief

Question 424

以为

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``` yǐwéi • to believe • to think • to consider • to be under the impression ```

Question 425

大卫的眼睛一下大了！

Answer 425

Dà wèi de yǎnjīng yīxià dàle! David's eyes turned bigger!

Question 426

就是

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jiùshì ◆ ① (used, usu. with 了, at the end of a sentence to give force to the statement) 他想要点儿钱∼了。 Tā xiǎng yào diǎnr qián ∼ le. He wants some money, that's all. 你说∼了。 Nǐ shuō ∼ le. Just say it! 放心吧, 我照办∼了。 Fàngxīn ba, wǒ zhàobàn ∼le. Don't worry. I promise to do just as you say. ② yes, that's right; exactly; precisely 这是不是你说的那个？——∼。 Zhè shì bù shì nǐ shuō de nàge？ —— ∼. Is that what you were talking about?--Yes, that's it. ∼嘛, 我也是这么想的。 ∼ ma, wǒ yě shì zhème xiǎng de. Precisely. That's just what I had in mind. ③ same as 就² jiù ◆ {conjunction} (used correlatively with 也) even if

Question 427

办法

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bànfǎ way; means; measure 找出克服困难的∼ Zhǎo chū kèfú kùnnan de ∼ find a way to overcome a difficulty

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容易

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róngyì ① easy 蛙泳∼。 Wāyǒng ∼. It's easy to do breaststroke. ∼的题先做。 ∼ de tí xiān zuò. Do the easy problems first. 这台机床∼操作。 Zhè tái jīchuáng ∼ cāozuò. This lathe is easy to operate.

Question 429

打开

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dǎkāi ① open; unfold 把门∼ Bǎ mén ∼ open the door ∼盖子 ∼ gàizi take off the lid ② turn on; switch on

Question 430

地

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de {particle} (used after an adverbial) 实事求是∼处理问题 Shíshìqiúshì ∼ chǔlǐ wèntí handle problems in a practical and realistic way 天渐渐∼冷了。 Tiān jiànjiàn ∼ lěng le. The weather is getting cold

Question 431

只有

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zhǐyǒu ① {conjunction} only; alone ∼依靠群众, 才能做好工作。 ∼ yīkào qúnzhòng, cái néng zuò hǎo gōngzuò. Only by relying on the masses can you do your work well ② {adverb} have to; be forced to 如果下大雨, 比赛∼延期。 Rúguǒ xià dàyǔ, bǐsài ∼ yánqī. If it rains hard we have to put off the match.

Question 432

商店

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shāngdiàn | shop; store

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别的

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biéde | other

Question 434

1-那些 2-哪些 3-这些

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1-nàxiē those 2-nǎxiē which (ones); who; what ∼是你的？ ∼ shì nǐ de？ Which ones are yours? 3-zhè·xiē (or 这些个 zhèxiēge) these

Question 435

好像

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hǎoxiàng {adverb} seem; be like ∼要下雪。 ∼ yào xiàxuě. It looks like snow.

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有钱

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yǒuqián rich; wealthy 他很∼。 Tā hěn ∼. He has a lot of money. or He's very rich.

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备

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bèi ① be equipped with; have 各种农业机械无一不∼ gèzhǒng nóngyè jīxiè wú yī bù ∼ be equipped with all sorts of farm machinery ∼有样品。 ∼ yǒu yàngpǐn. Samples are available. ② prepare; get ready 把料∼齐 Bǎ liào ∼ qí get all the materials ready ③ provide (or prepare) against; take precautions against 以∼万一 yǐ∼wànyī prepare against all eventualities ④ equipment 设备 shèbèi ⑤ fully; in every possible way

Question 438

紧张

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jǐnzhāng ① nervous; keyed up 神情∼ Shénqíng ∼ look nervous 慢慢讲, 别∼。 Mànmàn jiǎng, bié ∼. Speak slowly and don't be nervous.

Question 439

没想到

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méixiǎngdào | • didn't expect

Question 440

大卫的眼睛一下大了！

Answer 440

Dà wèi de yǎnjīng yīxià dàle! David's eyes turned bigger!

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就是

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jiùshì ◆ ① (used, usu. with 了, at the end of a sentence to give force to the statement) 他想要点儿钱∼了。 Tā xiǎng yào diǎnr qián ∼ le. He wants some money, that's all. 你说∼了。 Nǐ shuō ∼ le. Just say it! 放心吧, 我照办∼了。 Fàngxīn ba, wǒ zhàobàn ∼le. Don't worry. I promise to do just as you say. ② yes, that's right; exactly; precisely 这是不是你说的那个？——∼。 Zhè shì bù shì nǐ shuō de nàge？ —— ∼. Is that what you were talking about?--Yes, that's it. ∼嘛, 我也是这么想的。 ∼ ma, wǒ yě shì zhème xiǎng de. Precisely. That's just what I had in mind. ③ same as 就² jiù ◆ {conjunction} (used correlatively with 也) even if

Question 442

办法

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bànfǎ way; means; measure 找出克服困难的∼ Zhǎo chū kèfú kùnnan de ∼ find a way to overcome a difficulty

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容易

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róngyì ① easy 蛙泳∼。 Wāyǒng ∼. It's easy to do breaststroke. ∼的题先做。 ∼ de tí xiān zuò. Do the easy problems first. 这台机床∼操作。 Zhè tái jīchuáng ∼ cāozuò. This lathe is easy to operate.

Question 444

打开

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dǎkāi ① open; unfold 把门∼ Bǎ mén ∼ open the door ∼盖子 ∼ gàizi take off the lid ② turn on; switch on

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地

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de {particle} (used after an adverbial) 实事求是∼处理问题 Shíshìqiúshì ∼ chǔlǐ wèntí handle problems in a practical and realistic way 天渐渐∼冷了。 Tiān jiànjiàn ∼ lěng le. The weather is getting cold

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只有

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zhǐyǒu ① {conjunction} only; alone ∼依靠群众, 才能做好工作。 ∼ yīkào qúnzhòng, cái néng zuò hǎo gōngzuò. Only by relying on the masses can you do your work well ② {adverb} have to; be forced to 如果下大雨, 比赛∼延期。 Rúguǒ xià dàyǔ, bǐsài ∼ yánqī. If it rains hard we have to put off the match.

Question 447

商店

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shāngdiàn | shop; store

Question 448

别的

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biéde | other

Question 449

1-那些 2-哪些 3-这些

Answer 449

1-nàxiē those 2-nǎxiē which (ones); who; what ∼是你的？ ∼ shì nǐ de？ Which ones are yours? 3-zhè·xiē (or 这些个 zhèxiēge) these

Question 450

好像

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hǎoxiàng {adverb} seem; be like ∼要下雪。 ∼ yào xiàxuě. It looks like snow.

Question 451

有钱

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yǒuqián rich; wealthy 他很∼。 Tā hěn ∼. He has a lot of money. or He's very rich.

Question 452

备

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bèi ① be equipped with; have 各种农业机械无一不∼ gèzhǒng nóngyè jīxiè wú yī bù ∼ be equipped with all sorts of farm machinery ∼有样品。 ∼ yǒu yàngpǐn. Samples are available. ② prepare; get ready 把料∼齐 Bǎ liào ∼ qí get all the materials ready ③ provide (or prepare) against; take precautions against 以∼万一 yǐ∼wànyī prepare against all eventualities ④ equipment 设备 shèbèi ⑤ fully; in every possible way

Question 453

紧张

Answer 453

jǐnzhāng ① nervous; keyed up 神情∼ Shénqíng ∼ look nervous 慢慢讲, 别∼。 Mànmàn jiǎng, bié ∼. Speak slowly and don't be nervous.

Question 454

没想到

Answer 454

méixiǎngdào | • didn't expect

Question 455

想起

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xiǎngqǐ • to recall • to think of • to call to mind

Question 456

不会

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``` bùhuì • improbable • unlikely • will not (act, happen etc) • not able ```

Question 457

看不见

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kànbujiàn • unseen • to be invisible

Question 458

看得见

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kàndéjiàn | • visible

Question 459

熟

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shú ① ripe 西红柿∼了。 Xīhóngshì ∼ le. The tomatoes are ripe. 一年两∼ yīniánliǎng∼ two crops a year ② cooked; done ∼肉 ∼ròu cooked meat 饭∼了。 Fàn ∼ le. The rice is done. ③ processed ∼铜 ∼tóng wrought copper ∼皮子 ∼ pízi tanned leather ④ familiar; well acquainted 这个地方我很∼。 Zhège dìfang wǒ hěn ∼. I'm familiar with this place. 这口音听起来很∼。 Zhè kǒuyin tīng qǐlai hěn ∼. The voice sounds familiar. 这条路他最∼。 Zhè tiáo lù tā zuì ∼. He knows this route best. ⑤ skilled; experienced; practised 熟手 shúshǒu ⑥ deeply; thoroughly 睡得很∼ Shuì de hěn ∼

Question 460

不会有

Answer 460

bùhuì有 | ① won't have;be unlikely; will not (act, happen, etc.)

Question 461

姑娘

Answer 461

gūniang ① girl ② (informal) daughter

Question 462

找机会

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zhǎojīhuì | • to look for an opportunity

Question 463

看看这儿，看看哪儿

Answer 463

Kàn kàn zhèr, kànkan nàr Look around

Question 464

不行

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bùxíng ① not be allowed; won't do; be impossible 开玩笑可以, 欺负人可∼。 Kāi wánxiào kěyǐ, qīfu rén kě ∼. To have a joke is all right, but to bully people just won't do. 我们没你∼。 Wǒmen méi nǐ ∼. We can't do without you. 这本书今天不还∼。 Zhè běn shū jīntiān bù huán ∼. This book must be returned today. ② be no good; won't work 这个方法∼。 Zhège fāngfǎ ∼. This method just won't work. 我的脑子∼, 还不大懂。 Wǒ de nǎozi ∼, hái bù dà dǒng. My mind is no good; I still don't quite understand. 他教书不大行。 Tā jiāoshū bù dà xíng. He's not much good as a teacher. 他干这种工作身体∼。 Tā gàn zhèzhǒng gōngzuò shēntǐ ∼. He is physically unfit for this kind of work. ③ not be good; be poor 料子不错, 手工∼。 Liàozi bùcuò, shǒugōng ∼. The material is fine, but the workmanship is poor. ④ (used as a complement after 得) awfully; extremely 大街上热闹得∼。 Dàjiē shàng rènao de ∼. The streets are awfully busy

Question 465

不想

Answer 465

bùxiǎng unexpectedly 我本想去看电影, ∼来了客人。 Wǒ běn xiǎng qù kàn diànyǐng, ∼ lái le kèren. I wanted to go to the movies, but guests came unexpectedly.

Question 466

不大

Answer 466

bùdà • not very • not too • not often

Question 467

行李

Answer 467

xíngli • luggage M: jiàn [件]

Question 468

姑娘

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``` gūniang • girl • young woman • young lady • daughter • paternal aunt (old) M: gè [个] ```

Question 469

不过

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``` bùguò • only • merely • no more than • but • however • anyway (to get back to a previous topic) ```

Question 470

双

Answer 470

``` shuāng • two • double • pair • both ```

Question 471

可爱

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kě'ài • adorable • cute • lovely

Question 472

一天比一天

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..used as an adverbial to show that something intensifies over the passage of time

Question 473

气氛

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qìfēn • atmosphere • mood

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尝

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``` cháng • to taste • to try • already • ever • once ```

Question 475

做客

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zuòkè | • to be a guest or visitor

Question 476

1-越来越 2-越....越

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1-yuèláiyuè + adjective • more and more •increasingly It is use to indicate that something changes in degree with the progress of time. 1-我们汉语越来越好，觉得越学越有意思了 2-课文越来越难 3-年轻人越来越会打扮了 4-来中国学习汉语的人越来越多了 2-yuè...yuè the more....the more A- is use to indicate that something changes in degree with the change of condition. 1- 城市里大楼越盖越多了 Chéngshì lǐ dàlóu yuè gài yuè duōle 2-他的汉语越说越好 3-你看，雨越下越大了 B- implies a sense of "higher degree", and therefore, the predicate of the sentence may not be an adverb of degree. 1-这本书我越看越喜欢 （correct) 这本书我越看越很喜欢 （X）

Question 477

打的

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dǎdī • (slang) to take a taxi • to go by taxi

Question 478

空

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``` kòng • to empty • vacant • unoccupied • space • leisure • free time ``` 你看，那边正好开过来一辆空车，就坐这两把。 Nǐ kàn, nà biān zhènghǎo kāi guòlái yī liàng kōng chē, jiùzuò zhè liǎng bǎ. Look there is a free taxi lets take it.

Question 479

四合院

Answer 479

sìhéyuàn • courtyard house (type of Chinese residence) •traditional residential compound with houses around a square courtyard.

Question 480

院子

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yuànzi • courtyard M: gè [个]

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种

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1-zhòng • to plant • to grow • to cultivate ``` 2-zhǒng • seed • species • kind • type • classifier: type, kind, sort ```

Question 482

棵

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kē | • classifier for trees, cabbages, plants etc

Question 483

枣 （树）

Answer 483

zǎo （shu) • jujube • dates

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结

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``` jiē • to bear fruit • to produce • firm • solid ```

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盖

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``` gài •to build; construct • lid • top • cover • canopy • to cover • to conceal ```

Question 486

建筑

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jiànzhù • to construct • building M: gè [个]

Question 487

住宅

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zhùzhái • residence • tenement

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小区

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xiǎoqū • neighborhood • district

Question 489

搬

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``` bān • to move (i.e. relocate oneself) • to move (sth relatively heavy or bulky) • to shift • to copy indiscriminately ```

Question 490

遗憾

Answer 490

yíhàn • regret • to regret • to be sorry that

Question 491

舍不得

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shěbude • to hate to do sth • to hate to part with • to begrudge

Question 492

猜

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cāi ① guess; conjecture; speculate 你∼谁来了？ Nǐ ∼ shuí lái le？ Guess who's here. 他准∼不着。 Tā zhǔn ∼ bu zháo. He's sure to guess wrong. 这个谜语真难∼。 Zhège míyǔ zhēn nán ∼. This riddle is really difficult to solve. ② suspect 我∼他和这件事有点牵连。 Wǒ ∼ tā hé zhè jiàn shì yǒu diǎn qiānlián. I suspect that he is somewhat involved in the affair.

Question 493

离开

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líkāi • to depart • to leave

Question 494

现代化

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xiàndàihuà • modernization M: gè [个]

Question 495

圣诞节

Answer 495

Shèngdànjié • Christmas time • Christmas season • Christmas

Question 496

新年

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xīnnián • New Year M: gè [个]

Question 497

随便

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``` suíbiàn • as one wishes • as one pleases • at random • negligent • casual • wanton ```

Question 498

感想

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``` gǎnxiǎng • impressions • reflections • thoughts M: tòng [通], gè [个] ```

Question 499

体会

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``` tǐhuì • to know from experience • to learn through experience • to realize • understanding • experience ```

Question 500

意见

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``` yìjiàn • idea • opinion • suggestion • objection • complaint M: diǎn [点], tiáo [条] ```

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建议

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``` jiànyì • to propose • to suggest • to recommend • proposal • suggestion • recommendation M: gè [个], diǎn [点] ```

Question 502

提

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tí • to put forward • to mention • to raise (an issue)

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出门

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``` chūmén • to go on a journey • away from home • exit door • to go out of the door ```

Question 504

人们

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rénmen | • people

Question 505

丰富

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``` fēngfù • to enrich • rich • plentiful • abundant ```

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打扮

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``` dǎban • to decorate • to dress • to make up • to adorn • manner of dressing • style of dress ```

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装饰

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``` zhuāngshì • to decorate • decoration • decorative • ornamental ```

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礼物

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lǐwù

Question 509

欢乐

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``` huānlè • gaiety • gladness • glee • merriment • pleasure • happy ```

Question 510

节日

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jiérì • holiday • festival M: gè [个]

Question 511

春节

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Chūnjié | • Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)

Question 512

联欢会

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liánhuānhuì • social get-together • evening party

Question 513

前面

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qiánmian ① in front; at the head; ahead 在房子∼ zài fángzi ∼ in front of the house ② above; preceding ∼提到的原则 ∼ tídào de yuánzé the above-mentioned principle

Question 514

1-楼下上来一个人 2-前面开过来一辆出租车 3-门前种着一棵树 4-树上开着很多话

Answer 514

"existence emergence sentence" => (location word+verb+particle+ noun) 1-Lóu xià shànglái yīgè rén A person is coming up from downs stairs 2-Qiánmiàn kāi guòlái yī liàng chūzū chē A taxi drove up in front 3-Mén qián zhǒngzhe yī kē shù A tree is planted in from of the door

Question 515

僵尸

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jiāngshī corpse 政治∼ zhèngzhì ∼ a political mummy

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保密

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bǎomì • to keep sth confidential • to maintain secrecy

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经销

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jīngxiāo • to sell • to sell on commission • to distribute

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品尝

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pǐncháng • to taste a small amount • to sample

Question 519

特色

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tèsè • characteristic • distinguishing feature or quality

Question 520

亲手

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qīnshǒu • personally • with one's own hands

Question 521

最好

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zuìhǎo • best • (you) had better (do what we suggest)

Question 522

把

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``` bǎ • to hold • to contain • to grasp • to take hold of • handle • particle marking the following noun as a direct object • classifier for objects with handle • classifier for small objects: handful ```

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它

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tā | • it

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布置

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``` bùzhì • to put in order • to arrange • to decorate • to fix up • to deploy ```

Question 525

会场

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huìchǎng • meeting place • place where people gather M: gè [个]

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告诉

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gàosu • to tell • to inform • to let know

Question 527

答应

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``` dāying • to promise • to agree • to reply • to respond ```

Question 528

打扫

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dǎsǎo • to clean • to sweep

Question 529

窗户

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chuānghu • window M: gè [个], shàn [扇]

Question 530

擦

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``` cā • to wipe • to erase • rubbing (brush stroke in painting) • to clean • to polish ```

Question 531

桌子

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zhuōzi • table • desk M: zhāng [张], tào [套]

Question 532

黑板

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hēibǎn • blackboard M: kuài [块], gè [个]

Question 533

音响

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yīnxiǎng • speakers or speaker (electronic) • acoustics • sound field (in a room or theater)

Question 534

彩灯

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cǎidēng | coloured lights

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惊喜

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jīngxǐ pleasantly surprised ∼地叫了起来 ∼ de jiào le qǐlai call out in happy astonishment

Question 536

幅

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fú ① width of cloth 宽∼白布 kuān ∼ báibù extra wide white cloth ③ {measure word} (for cloth, picture, etc.) 一∼画 yī ∼ huà a picture; a painting

Question 537

字

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zì ① word; character ∼形 ∼xíng the form of a written character ∼义 ∼yì meaning of a word

Question 538

行业

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hángyè | trade; profession; industry

Question 539

吉祥

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jíxiáng | lucky; auspicious; propitious

Question 540

吉祥物

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jíxiángwù | mascot

Question 541

兴旺

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xīngwàng prosper; flourish; thrive 他们的企业越办越∼。 Tāmen de qǐyè yuè bàn yuè ∼. Their enterprise is growing more and more prosperous. 青年人朝气蓬勃, 正在∼时期。 Qīngniánrén zhāoqìpéngbó, zhèngzài ∼ shíqī. Young people, full of vitality, are in the heyday of life.

Question 542

哦

Answer 542

1- ó {interjection} (expressing doubt) 2-ò {interjection} (expressing realization, understanding, etc.)

Question 543

可不是

Answer 543

kěbushì • that's just the way it is • exactly!

Question 544

仔细

Answer 544

zǐxì • careful • attentive • cautious

Question 545

认识

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``` rènshi • to know • to recognize • to be familiar with • to get acquainted with sb • knowledge • understanding ```

Question 546

声音

Answer 546

shēngyīn • voice • sound M: gè [个]

Question 547

椅子

Answer 547

yǐzi • chair M: bǎ [把], tào [套]

Question 548

幸福

Answer 548

xìngfú • happiness • happy • blessed

Question 549

倒

Answer 549

``` dào • to place upside down • to invert • to pour • to throw out • to move backwards ```

Question 550

沙发

Answer 550

shāfā • sofa M: tiáo [条], zhāng [张]

Question 551

冰箱

Answer 551

``` bīngxiāng • icebox • freezer cabinet • refrigerator M: tái [台], gè [个] ```

Question 552

洗衣机

Answer 552

xǐyījī • washer • washing machine M: tái [台]

Question 553

空调

Answer 553

kōngtiáo | • air conditioning

Question 554

对联

Answer 554

duìlián • rhyming couplet • pair of lines of verse written vertically down the sides of a doorway M: fú [幅]

Question 555

遵守

Answer 555

zūnshǒu • to comply with • to abide by • to respect (an agreement)

Question 556

交通

Answer 556

``` jiāotōng • to be connected • traffic • transportation • communications • liaison ```

Question 557

规则

Answer 557

guīzé • rule • regulation • rules and regulations

Question 558

摆

Answer 558

``` bǎi • to arrange • to exhibit • to move to and fro • a pendulum ```

Question 559

家家 天天 人人

Answer 559

Some monosyllabic words can be duplicated, meaning "every". 1-过春节的时候，差不多家家都贴对联。 Guò chūnjié de shíhou, chàbùduō jiā jiā dōu tiē duìlián 2-我天天都坚持锻炼一个小时 Wǒ tiāntiān dū jiānchí duànliàn yīgè xiǎoshí 3-人人都要遵守交通规则 Rén rén dōu yào zūnshǒu jiāotōng guīzé Everyone must follow the traffic rules

Question 560

福

Answer 560

fú • good fortune • happiness • luck

Question 561

[瓶]鲜花

Answer 561

[ping]xiānhuā • fresh flowers M: duǒ [朵]

Question 562

封

Answer 562

fēng • to seal • classifier for sealed objects, esp. letters

Question 563

护照

Answer 563

hùzhào | passport

Question 564

发音

Answer 564

fāyīn pronounce; enunciate 这个字怎么∼？ Zhège zì zěnme ∼？ How do you pronounce this word?

Question 565

水仙花

Answer 565

shuǐxiānhuā • daffodil • narcissus M: kē [棵]

Question 566

卧室

Answer 566

wòshì • bedroom M: jiān [间]

Question 567

念

Answer 567

niàn ◆ ① think of; miss 我们老∼着你。 Wǒmen lǎo ∼ zhe nǐ. We miss you very much. ② thought; idea 杂念 zániàn

Question 568

吸烟

Answer 568

xīyān smoke 他一天吸一包烟。 Tā yī tiān xī yī bāo yān. He smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. 严禁∼。 Yánjìn ∼. No smoking.

Question 569

为了

Answer 569

wèile {preposition} for; for the sake of; in order to ∼健康戒烟 ∼ jiànkāng jièyān give up smoking for the sake of health 你想要为了我变得好看 Nǐ xiǎng yào wèile wǒ biàn de hǎokàn You want to look good for me

Question 570

强

Answer 570

qiáng ① strong; powerful 身∼体壮 Shēn ∼ tǐ zhuàng strong and healthy 能力很∼ nénglì hěn ∼ very capable 责任心∼ zérènxīn ∼ have a strong sense of responsibility ∼冷空气 ∼ lěng kōngqì a strong cold air current 决赛时两∼将有一场恶战。 Juésài shí liǎng ∼ jiāng yǒu yī cháng èzhàn. There'll be a fierce struggle between the two strong teams. ② by force ∼取 ∼qǔ take by force ③ better 我们的劳动条件一年比一年∼。 Wǒmen de láodòng tiáojiàn yī nián bǐ yī nián ∼. Our working conditions are getting better each year. ④ slightly more than; plus 三分之一∼ Sānfēn zhīyī ∼ slightly more than one third See jiàng qiǎng

Question 571

你可以寄一张我刚买的摩托车的照片给我吗

Answer 571

Nǐ kěyǐ jì yī zhāng wǒ gāng mǎi de mótuō chē de zhàopiàn gěi wǒ ma Can you please send me a picture of the motorcycle I just bought

Question 572

整理

Answer 572

zhěnglǐ put in order; straighten out; arrange; sort out ∼房间 ∼ fángjiān put a room in order; tidy a room

Question 573

乐意

Answer 573

lèyì ① be willing to; be ready to ∼帮忙 ∼ bāngmáng be willing to help ② pleased; happy

Question 574

整晚

Answer 574

zhěngwan whole night

Question 575

害怕

Answer 575

hàipà

Question 576

止痛 止痛药

Answer 576

zhǐtòng relieve pain; stop pain zhǐtòngyao Painkiller

Question 577

躲避

Answer 577

duǒbì ① hide (oneself) 这几天他好像有意∼我。 Zhè jǐ tiān tā hǎoxiàng yǒuyì ∼ wǒ. He seems to have been hiding from me these days. 你还是∼起来为好。 Nǐ háishi ∼ qǐlai wéi hǎo. You had better hide. ② avoid; elude; dodge

Question 578

为了

Answer 578

wèile {preposition} for; for the sake of; in order to ∼健康戒烟 ∼ jiànkāng jièyān give up smoking for the sake of health 你想要为了我变得好看 Nǐ xiǎng yào wèile wǒ biàn de hǎokàn You want to look good for me

Question 579

强

Answer 579

qiáng ① strong; powerful 身∼体壮 Shēn ∼ tǐ zhuàng strong and healthy 能力很∼ nénglì hěn ∼ very capable 责任心∼ zérènxīn ∼ have a strong sense of responsibility ∼冷空气 ∼ lěng kōngqì a strong cold air current 决赛时两∼将有一场恶战。 Juésài shí liǎng ∼ jiāng yǒu yī cháng èzhàn. There'll be a fierce struggle between the two strong teams. ② by force ∼取 ∼qǔ take by force ③ better 我们的劳动条件一年比一年∼。 Wǒmen de láodòng tiáojiàn yī nián bǐ yī nián ∼. Our working conditions are getting better each year. ④ slightly more than; plus 三分之一∼ Sānfēn zhīyī ∼ slightly more than one third See jiàng qiǎng

Question 580

你可以寄一张我刚买的摩托车的照片给我吗

Answer 580

Nǐ kěyǐ jì yī zhāng wǒ gāng mǎi de mótuō chē de zhàopiàn gěi wǒ ma Can you please send me a picture of the motorcycle I just bought

Question 581

整理

Answer 581

zhěnglǐ put in order; straighten out; arrange; sort out ∼房间 ∼ fángjiān put a room in order; tidy a room

Question 582

乐意

Answer 582

lèyì ① be willing to; be ready to ∼帮忙 ∼ bāngmáng be willing to help ② pleased; happy

Question 583

寄

Answer 583

jì ① send; post; mail ∼信 ∼xìn post a letter; mail a letter ∼包裹 ∼ bāoguǒ send a parcel by post ∼钱 ∼qián remit money ② entrust; deposit; place ∼希望于人民 ∼ xīwàng yú rénmín place hopes on the peopl

Question 584

黄

Answer 584

huáng • yellow • pornographic • to fall through

Question 585

介绍

Answer 585

``` jièshào • to introduce (sb to sb) • to give a presentation • to present (sb for a job etc) • introduction ```

Question 586

1-授 2-教授

Answer 586

``` 1-shòu • to teach • to instruct • to award • to give ``` ``` 2- jiàoshòu • professor • to instruct • to lecture on M: gè [个], wèi [位] ```

Question 587

书房

Answer 587

shūfáng • study (room) • studio M: jiān [间]

Question 588

周围

Answer 588

zhōuwéi • surroundings • environment • to encompass

Question 589

政治

Answer 589

zhèngzhì • politics • political

Question 590

毛泽东

Answer 590

MáoZédōng | • Mao Zedong (1893-1976), Chinese communist leader

Question 591

邓小平

Answer 591

DèngXiǎopíng（Lǐlùn） | • Deng Xiaoping (theory)

Question 592

国内

Answer 592

guónèi • domestic • internal (to a country) • civil

Question 593

沙发

Answer 593

shāfā • sofa M: tiáo [条], zhāng [张]

Question 594

指

Answer 594

``` zhǐ • finger • to point at or to • to indicate or refer to • to depend on • to count on ```

Question 595

流汗

Answer 595

liúhàn | • to sweat

Question 596

来吧

Answer 596

láiba Common

Question 597

试

Answer 597

``` shì • to test • to try • experiment • examination • test ```

Question 598

改天

Answer 598

``` gǎitiān • another day • some other time • to find another day (for appointment etc) • to take a rain check ```

Question 599

"mimi"的中文怎么写？

Answer 599

"Mimi" de zhōngwén wén zěnme xiě? How to write "mimi" in Chinese?

Question 600

准定

Answer 600

zhǔndìng {adverb} certainly; for sure 明天我∼来。 Míngtiān wǒ ∼ lái. I'll certainly come tomorrow.

Question 601

准保

Answer 601

zhǔnbǎo {adverb} certainly; for sure 你现在给他打电话, 他∼会来。 Nǐ xiànzài gěi tā dǎ diànhuà, tā ∼ huì lái. He will certainly come if you ring him up now. 我检查了两遍, ∼没错儿。 Wǒ jiǎnchá le liǎng biàn, ∼ méicuòr. I've checked twice. You can be sure there's no mistake.

Question 602

插上

Answer 602

chāshang • to plug into • to insert • to stick in

Question 603

1-碰倒 2-碰到

Answer 603

1-pèngdǎo • to knock sth over ``` 2-pèngdào • to come across • to run into • to meet • to hit ```

Question 604

不要紧

Answer 604

``` bùyàojǐn • unimportant • not serious • it doesn't matter • never mind • it looks all right, but ```

Question 605

不是很好

Answer 605

Not so good

Question 606

接待

Answer 606

jiēdài • to receive (a visitor) • to admit (allow sb to enter)

Question 607

点菜

Answer 607

diǎncài | • to order dishes (in a restaurant)

Question 608

位子

Answer 608

wèizi | seat; place

Question 609

一下子

Answer 609

yíxiàzi | all at once; all of a sudden

Question 610

这样

Answer 610

zhèyàng so; such; like this; this way 别走∼快。 Bié zǒu ∼ kuài. Don't walk so fast. 有∼的事？ Yǒu ∼ de shì？ How could such a thing happen?

Question 611

刚刚

Answer 611

gānggāng {adverb} ① just; only; exactly 上次讨论会到现在∼一个月。 Shàngcì tǎolùnhuì dào xiànzài ∼ yī ge yuè. It's only a month since the last discussion. 那时候天∼亮。 Nà shíhou tiān ∼ liàng. It was just beginning to get light. ② a moment ago; just now 报纸∼到。 Bàozhǐ ∼ dào. The newspaper came just now.

Question 612

刚

Answer 612

gāng ◆ firm; strong; indomitable 他的性情太∼。 Tā de xìngqíng tài ∼. He has a very strong character. 她的舞蹈柔中有∼。 Tā de wǔdǎo róu zhōng yǒu ∼. There is strength as well as grace in her dancing. ◆ {adverb} ① just; exactly 这双鞋大小∼合适。 Zhè shuāng xié dàxiǎo ∼ héshì. This pair of shoes is just the right size. or This pair of shoes fits perfectly. ② barely; only; just 我参加八路军时, ∼跟枪一般高。 Wǒ cānjiā Bālùjūn shí, ∼ gēn qiāng yībān gāo. When I joined the Eighth Route Army, I was barely the height of a rifle.

Question 613

这次

Answer 613

zhècì this time; present; current ∼会议 ∼ huìyì the present session ∼运动 ∼ yùndòng the current movement (or campaign)

Question 614

拿起

Answer 614

náqǐ • to pick up 他就很快地拿起她地行李。 Tā jiù hěn kuài dì ná qǐ tā dì xínglǐ. He quickly picked up her luggage

Question 615

怎么办

Answer 615

zěnmebàn | • what's to be done

Question 616

下来

Answer 616

xiàlai • to come down • (after verb of motion, indicates motion down and towards us, also fig.) • (indicates continuation from the past towards us) • to be harvested (of crops) • to be over (of a period of time) • to go among the masses (said of leaders)

Question 617

换

Answer 617

huàn • to change • to exchange ``` 换乘 huànchéng huànchéng • to change train (plane, bus etc) • transfer between modes of transport ```

Question 618

位

Answer 618

``` wèi • position • location • place • seat • classifier for people (honorific) ```

Question 619

提包

Answer 619

tíbāo • handbag • bag • valise

Question 620

谁也没看见是怎么回事

Answer 620

Shuí yě méi kànjiàn shì zěnme huí shì Nobody saw what happened

Question 621

一共

Answer 621

yīgòng | • altogether

Question 622

茄子

Answer 622

qiézi

Question 623

成交

Answer 623

chéngjiāo | strike a bargain; conclude a transaction; clinch a deal

Question 624

不好意思

Answer 624

bùhǎoyìsi ① feel embarrassed; be ill at ease 她被夸得∼了。 Tā bèi kuā de ∼ le. She felt embarrassed by so much praise. 让你久等了, 真∼。 Ràng nǐ jiǔděng le, zhēn ∼. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. ② find it embarrassing (to do sth.) ∼推辞 ∼ tuīcí find it difficult to refuse ∼再问 ∼ zài wèn hesitate to ask again

Question 625

运动

Answer 625

yùndòng

Question 626

产品目录

Answer 626

chǎnpǐnmùlù | ① product catalogue\ list

Question 627

同事

Answer 627

tóngshì ① work in the same place; work together 我们∼已经多年。 Wǒmen ∼ yǐjing duō nián. We've worked together for years. 我和他同过事。 Wǒ hé tā tóng guò shì. He and I have been colleagues before. ② colleague; fellow worker

Question 628

幸福

Answer 628

xìngfú ① happiness; well-being 人生的∼ Rénshēng de ∼ happiness of life 为人民谋∼ wèi rénmín móu ∼ work for the well-being of the people 祝你∼。 Zhù nǐ ∼. I wish you happiness. ② happy ∼的回忆 ∼ de huíyì happy memories

Question 629

小伙子

Answer 629

xiǎohuǒzi | (informal) a young man; lad; a young fellow (or chap); youngster

Question 630

拿起

Answer 630

náqǐ | • to pick up

Question 631

打紧

Answer 631

dǎjǐn | • important

Question 632

忽

Answer 632

``` hū • to neglect • to overlook • to ignore • suddenly ```

Question 633

忽然

Answer 633

hūrán | {adverb} suddenly; all of a sudden

Question 634

国外

Answer 634

guówài external; overseas; abroad ∼事务 ∼ shìwù external affairs ∼来信 ∼ láixìn letter from abroad

Question 635

乘

Answer 635

``` chéng • to ride • to mount • to make use of • to avail oneself of • to take advantage of • to multiply (mathematics) ```

Question 636

办理

Answer 636

``` bànlǐ • to handle • to transact • to conduct •to go through ```

Question 637

登机

Answer 637

dēngjī | • to board a plane

Question 638

手续

Answer 638

shǒuxù | procedures; formalities

Question 639

行李

Answer 639

xíngli luggage; baggage 超重∼ Chāozhòng∼ excess luggage

Question 640

托运

Answer 640

tuōyùn consign for shipment; check 你的行李∼了吗？ Nǐ de xíngli ∼ le ma？ Have you checked your baggage?

Question 641

机票

Answer 641

jīpiào • air ticket • passenger ticket M: zhāng [张]

Question 642

登机票

Answer 642

dēngjīpiào Boarding pass

Question 643

通过

Answer 643

``` tōngguò • by means of • through • via • to pass through • to get through • to adopt ```

Question 644

安全

Answer 644

``` ānquán • safe • secure • safety • security ```

Question 645

发

Answer 645

``` fā • to send out • to show (one's feeling) • to produce (sound etc) • to issue • to develop ```

Question 646

响声

Answer 646

xiǎngshēng | • noise

Question 647

装

Answer 647

``` zhuāng •to install;pack; hold • adornment • to adorn • dress • clothing • costume (of an actor in a play) • to play a role • to pretend • to install • to fix • to wrap (sth in a bag) • to load • to pack ```

Question 648

硬币

Answer 648

yìngbì • coin M: méi [枚]

Question 649

掏

Answer 649

tāo • to fish out (from pocket) • to scoop

Question 650

画报

Answer 650

huàbào • pictorial (magazine) M: běn [本], fèn [份], cè [册], qī [期]

Question 651

暗

Answer 651

``` àn • dark • gloomy • hidden • secret • muddled • obscure • in the dark ```

Question 652

开关

Answer 652

kāiguān • power switch • to open a gate

Question 653

扶手

Answer 653

fúshǒu • handrail • armrest

Question 654

起飞

Answer 654

qǐfēi | • (of an aircraft) to take off

Question 655

系

Answer 655

jì • to tie • to fasten • to button up ``` Note: same character as 系（xì) • system • department • faculty • to connect • to relate to • to tie up ```

Question 656

安全带

Answer 656

ānquándài | • seat belt

Question 657

带

Answer 657

dài 1- • band • belt 2- • to carry • to take along • to bear (i.e. to have)

Question 658

卡子

Answer 658

``` qiǎzi 1- • clip • hair fastener • checkpoint ``` 2- •buckle • fasten

Question 659

扳

Answer 659

bān • to pull • to draw out • to turn

Question 660

插头

Answer 660

chātóu | • plug

Question 661

凉

Answer 661

liáng • cool • cold 凉快 cool！

Question 662

小心

Answer 662

xiǎoxīn • to be careful • to take care

Question 663

杯子

Answer 663

bēizi • cup • glass M: gè [个], zhī [支], zhī [枝]

Question 664

洒

Answer 664

``` sǎ • to spill • to sprinkle • to spray • to shed ```

Question 665

箱子

Answer 665

xiāngzi | • suitcase

Question 666

检查

Answer 666

``` jiǎnchá • inspection • to examine • to inspect M: cì [次] ```

Question 667

口袋

Answer 667

``` kǒudài • pocket • bag • sack M: gè [个] ```

Question 668

来看

Answer 668

láikàn • to come and see • to see a topic from a certain point of view

Question 669

画报

Answer 669

huàbào • pictorial (magazine) M: běn [本], fèn [份], cè [册], qī [期] ``` Note: 杂志 zázhì • magazine M: běn [本], fèn [份], qī [期] ```

Question 670

碰到

Answer 670

pèngdǎo | • to knock sth over

Question 671

擦

Answer 671

``` cā • to wipe • to erase • rubbing (brush stroke in painting) • to clean • to polish ```

Question 672

箱子

Answer 672

xiāngzi | • suitcase

Question 673

检查

Answer 673

``` jiǎnchá • inspection • to examine • to inspect M: cì [次] ```

Question 674

口袋

Answer 674

``` kǒudài • pocket • bag • sack M: gè [个] ```

Question 675

够

Answer 675

gòu • to reach • to be enough

Question 676

不够

Answer 676

bùgòu • not enough • insufficient • inadequate

Question 677

正在

Answer 677

zhèngzài • in the process of (doing something or happening) • while (doing)

Question 678

收拾

Answer 678

``` shōushi • to put in order • to tidy up • to pack • to repair • to punish (colloquial) ```

Question 679

一会儿

Answer 679

yīhuìr • a while • also pr. [yī huǐ r]

Question 680

起来

Answer 680

1-qilai • (after a verb, indicates beginning or completeness) 2-qǐlai • to stand up • to get up • (after a verb) with an upward movement

Question 681

旧

Answer 681

``` jiù • old • opposite: new 新 • former • worn (with age) ```

Question 682

发烧

Answer 682

fāshāo • to have a high temperature (from illness) • to have a fever

Question 683

孤儿院

Answer 683

gū'éryuàn • orphanage • child asylum

Question 684

阿姨

Answer 684

``` āyí • maternal aunt • step-mother • childcare worker • nursemaid • woman of similar age to one's parents (term of address used by ```

Question 685

想不到

Answer 685

``` xiǎngbudào • unexpected • hard to imagine • it had not occurred to me • who could have thought that ```

Question 686

生活

Answer 686

``` shēnghuó • life • activity • to live • livelihood ```

Question 687

纸

Answer 687

zhǐ • paper M: zhāng [张], dá [沓] • classifier for documents, letter etc

Question 688

来看

Answer 688

láikàn • to come and see • to see a topic from a certain point of view

Question 689

画报

Answer 689

huàbào • pictorial (magazine) M: běn [本], fèn [份], cè [册], qī [期] ``` Note: 杂志 zázhì • magazine M: běn [本], fèn [份], qī [期] ```

Question 690

碰到

Answer 690

pèngdǎo | • to knock sth over

Question 691

故事

Answer 691

gùshi ① story; tale 讲∼ jiǎng ∼ tell a story 红军长征的∼ Hóngjūn chángzhēng de ∼ stories about the Long March of the Red Army ∼员 ∼ yuán storyteller ② plot

Question 692

这样

Answer 692

``` zhèyàng • this kind of • so • this way • like this • such ```

Question 693

孤儿院

Answer 693

gū'éryuàn • orphanage • child asylum

Question 694

收拾

Answer 694

``` shōushi • to put in order • to tidy up • to pack • to repair • to punish (colloquial) • to manage ```

Question 695

洗碗

Answer 695

xǐwǎn | • to wash the dishes

Question 696

洗碗池

Answer 696

xǐwǎnchí | • kitchen sink

Question 697

大概

Answer 697

``` dàgài • roughly • probably • rough • approximate • about • general idea ```

Question 698

一边

Answer 698

``` yībiān • while,whilst, at the same time, simultaneously •one side • either side • on the one hand • on the other hand • doing while ```

Question 699

不停

Answer 699

bùtíng • incessant •continuously

Question 700

想不到

Answer 700

``` xiǎngbudào • unexpected • hard to imagine • it had not occurred to me • who could have thought that ```

Question 701

安装

Answer 701

ānzhuāng install; fix; set up ∼电话 ∼ diànhuà install a telephone ∼机器 ∼ jīqì install machinery

Question 702

扔

Answer 702

rēng • to throw • to throw away

Question 703

厨房

Answer 703

chúfáng • kitchen M: jiān [间]

Question 704

安装

Answer 704

``` ānzhuāng • to install • to erect • to fix • to mount • installation ``` 你帮我把电视安装在这个墙上

Question 705

你方便的话

Answer 705

Nǐ fāngbiàn dehuà Is this convenient for you

Question 706

如果你方便的话

Answer 706

Rúguǒ nǐ fāngbiàn dehuà Is this convenient for you?

Question 707

洗照片

Answer 707

xǐzhàopiàn | • to develop film

Question 708

除

Answer 708

``` chú • to get rid of • to remove • to exclude • to eliminate • to wipe out • to divide • except • not including ```

Question 709

抓

Answer 709

``` zhuā • to grab • to catch • to arrest • to snatch • to scratch ```

Question 710

老奶奶

Answer 710

lǎonǎinai

Question 711

泪水

Answer 711

lèishuǐ • teardrop • tears

Question 712

身上

Answer 712

shēnshang • on the body • at hand • among

Question 713

故事

Answer 713

gùshi ① story; tale 讲∼ jiǎng ∼ tell a story

Question 714

挣

Answer 714

zhèng • to earn • to make (money) 十二岁的黄小明没有钱吃饭，更没有钱上学校学习。他听说，北京很大，有很多可以挣前的工作。

Question 715

跟着

Answer 715

gēnzhe • to follow after • immediately afterwards

Question 716

宜

Answer 716

``` yí • proper • should • suitable • appropriate ```

Question 717

穿上

Answer 717

chuānshang | • to put on (clothes etc)

Question 718

后来

Answer 718

hòulái • afterwards • later

Question 719

画面

Answer 719

``` huàmiàn • scene • tableau • picture • image • screen (displayed by a computer) • (motion picture) frame • field of view ```

Question 720

先生

Answer 720

``` xiānsheng • mister (Mr.) •teacher • husband • doctor (topolect) M: wèi [位] ```

Question 721

最近

Answer 721

``` zuìjìn • recent • recently • these days • latest • soon • nearest (of locations) • shortest (of routes) ```

Question 722

事物

Answer 722

shìwù • thing • object M: gè [个]

Question 723

丢

Answer 723

diū • to lose • to put aside • to throw

Question 724

式样

Answer 724

shìyàng | • style

Question 725

抓

Answer 725

``` zhuā • to grab • to catch • to arrest • to snatch • to scratch ```

Question 726

证据

Answer 726

zhèngjù • evidence • proof • testimony

Question 727

放过

Answer 727

fàngguò • to let off • to let slip by • to let sb get away with sth

Question 728

要不然

Answer 728

yàobùrán • otherwise • or else • or

Question 729

大哥

Answer 729

dàgē | • eldest brother

Question 730

病死

Answer 730

bìngsǐ • to fall ill and die • to die of illness

Question 731

考上

Answer 731

kǎoshàng | • to pass a university entrance exam

Question 732

你不行了吧

Answer 732

nibuxinleba You lost

Question 733

载

Answer 733

``` zài • to carry • to convey • to load • to hold • to fill up • and • also • as well as • simultaneously ``` 我载你去电影院 Wǒ zài nǐ qù diànyǐngyuàn I will ride you to the movies

Question 734

大夫

Answer 734

dàifu • doctor • minister of state (in pre-Han states) M: gè [個], wèi [位]

Question 735

小伙子

Answer 735

``` xiǎohuǒzi • young man • young guy • lad • youngster M: gè [個] ```

Question 736

可不是

Answer 736

kěbushì • that's just the way it is • exactly!

Question 737

倒霉

Answer 737

dǎoméi • to have bad luck • to be out of luck

Question 738

摔

Answer 738

shuāi • to throw down • to fall • to drop and break

Question 739

别提了

Answer 739

biétíle • say no more • don't bring it up • drop the subject ``` Note: 提[tí] • to mention • to raise (an issue) • to put forward • to carry (hanging down from the hand) • to lift ```

Question 740

结果

Answer 740

jiéguǒ ◆ result; outcome 必然∼ Bìrán ∼ inevitable result 会谈的∼ huìtán de ∼ the outcome of the talks

Question 741

腿

Answer 741

tuǐ ① leg 他∼长。 Tā ∼ cháng. He has long legs. ② a leglike support 桌子(椅子)∼ zhuōzi(yǐzi)∼ legs of a table (chair)

Question 742

上街

Answer 742

shàngjiē ① go to the street; go shopping ∼看看 ∼ kànkan go window-shopping 我陪妈妈上了一趟街。 Wǒ péi māma shàng le yī tàng jiē. I went shopping with my mother. ② take to the streets; go on to the streets ∼游行(示威) ∼ yóuxíng(shìwēi) take to the streets

Question 743

被

Answer 743

◆ ① by {preposition} (used in a passive sentence to introduce either the doer of the action or the action if the doer is not mentioned) 他∼对手击倒。 Tā ∼ duìshǒu jīdǎo. He was knocked down by his opponent. 那棵树∼大风刮倒了。 Nà kē shù ∼ dà fēng guā dǎo le. The tree was uprooted by the gale. 她∼选为主席。 Tā ∼ xuǎn wéi zhǔxí. She was elected chairwoman. ② {particle} (used to form a set phrase with a passive meaning) ∼捕 ∼bǔ be arrested; be under arrest

Question 744

撞

Answer 744

zhuàng ① bump against; run into; strike; collide ∼墙 ∼qiáng bump against a wall ∼钟 ∼zhōng toll (or strike) a bell 一辆卡车∼坏了我们的汽车。 Yī liàng kǎchē ∼ huài le wǒmen de qìchē. A lorry ran into our car and damaged it. ② meet by chance; bump into; run into 我不想见他, 偏∼上他了。 Wǒ bù xiǎng jiàn tā, piān ∼ shàng tā le. I tried to avoid him, but it was just my luck to bump into him.

Question 745

倒

Answer 745

① fall; topple 摔∼ shuāi∼ fall over ③ close down; go bankrupt; go out of business 这家公司∼了。 Zhè jiā gōngsī ∼ le. The company went bankrupt.

Question 746

摔倒

Answer 746

shuāidǎo • to fall down • to slip and fall • a throw (in wrestling)

Question 747

伤

Answer 747

shāng • to injure • injury • wound

Question 748

流

Answer 748

``` liú • to flow • to disseminate • to circulate or spread • to move or drift • to degenerate • to banish or send into exile • stream of water or sth resembling one • class, rate or grade ```

Question 749

血

Answer 749

``` xuè [xiě] • blood • informal colloquial and Taiwan pr. [xiě] • also pr. [xuě] M: dī [滴], piàn [片] ```

Question 750

要紧

Answer 750

yàojǐn • important • urgent

Question 751

骨头

Answer 751

``` gǔtou • bone M: gēn [根], kuài [块] • moral character • bitterness ```

Question 752

骨头架子

Answer 752

gǔtoujiàzi • skeleton • skinny person • a mere skeleton

Question 753

故意

Answer 753

gùyì • deliberately • on purpose

Question 754

故事

Answer 754

gùshi • narrative • story • tale

Question 755

淋

Answer 755

``` lín • to drain • to drench • to drip • diseases of the bladder ```

Question 756

....似的

Answer 756

.....shìde • seems as if • rather like

Question 757

湿

Answer 757

shī • moist • wet

Question 758

透

Answer 758

``` tòu •completely；to the extreme • to penetrate • to pass through • thoroughly • completely • transparent • to appear • to show ```

Question 759

首都 首都机场

Answer 759

shǒudū • capital (city) M: gè [个] shǒudūjīchǎng • Beijing airport (PEK) • also translated as Capital airport

Question 760

剧场

Answer 760

jùchǎng • theater M: gè [个]

Question 761

无聊

Answer 761

wúliáo • bored • boring • senseless

Question 762

秘密

Answer 762

mìmì • secret M: gè [个]

Question 763

除

Answer 763

``` chú • except • not including • to get rid of • to remove • to exclude • to eliminate • to wipe out • to divide ```

Question 764

1-只要 2- 只有

Answer 764

1-zhǐyào • if only • so long as 2-zhǐyǒu • only

Question 765

厨房

Answer 765

chúfáng • kitchen M: jiān [间]

Question 766

日子

Answer 766

``` rìzi • day •date (couples) • a (calendar) date • days of one's life ```

Question 767

不再

Answer 767

bùzài • no more • no longer

Question 768

收拾

Answer 768

``` shōushi • to put in order • to tidy up • to pack • to repair • to punish (colloquial) • to manage ```

Question 769

没 过 多久

Answer 769

méi guò duōjiû Before long, soon

Question 770

离不开

Answer 770

líbukāi 1- • inseparable • inevitably linked to 2- cannot work without it, must have.

Question 771

衬衫

Answer 771

chènshān • shirt • blouse M: jiàn [件]

Question 772

看上去

Answer 772

kànshangqu • it would appear • it seems (that)

Question 773

赚钱

Answer 773

zhuànqián • to earn money • moneymaking

Question 774

有是的

Answer 774

yǒushìde Have more than enough

Question 775

机会

Answer 775

``` jīhuì • opportunity • chance • occasion M: gè [个] ```

Question 776

太阳

Answer 776

tàiyáng • sun M: gè [个]

Question 777

司机

Answer 777

sījī • chauffeur • driver M: gè [个]

Question 778

可气

Answer 778

kěqì • annoying • irritating • exasperating

Question 779

傻 傻B （傻逼）

Answer 779

shǎ • foolish shǎbī • stupid cunt (vulgar) • also written shǎ bī [傻逼]

Question 780

花

Answer 780

huā • flower •spend money

Question 781

受骗

Answer 781

shòupiàn • to be cheated • to be taken in • to be hoodwinked

Question 782

抽烟

Answer 782

chōuyān | • to smoke (a cigarette, tobacco)

Question 783

罚

Answer 783

fá • to punish • to penalize

Question 784

戒烟

Answer 784

jièyān | • to give up smoking

Question 785

浪费

Answer 785

làngfèi • to waste • to squander

Question 786

联系

Answer 786

liánxì • connection • contact • relation 你不要再联系我了 Don't contact me again

Question 787

分手

Answer 787

fēnshǒu • to split up • to break up

Question 788

醒

Answer 788

``` xǐng • to wake up • to awaken • to be awake •regain consciousness; sober up; come to 酒醉未∼ jiǔ zuì wèi ∼ be drunk and not sobered up yet ```

Question 789

近期

Answer 789

``` jìnqī • near in time • in the near future • very soon • recent ```

Question 790

谦虚

Answer 790

qiānxū • modest • self-effacing • to make modest remarks

Question 791

盗版

Answer 791

dàobǎn • pirated • illegal • see also zhèng bǎn [正版]

Question 792

从来没有

Answer 792

cóngláiméiyǒu • have never • never before

Question 793

跟着

Answer 793

gēnzhe • to follow after • immediately afterwards

Question 794

不远不近地

Answer 794

Buyuanbujinde Not too close not too far.

Question 795

每次

Answer 795

měicì | • every time

Question 796

1-下次 2-上次

Answer 796

1-xiàcì • next time 2-shàngcì • last time

Question 797

复习

Answer 797

``` fùxí • to revise • to review • revision M: cì [次] ``` ∼功课 ∼ gōngkè review (or revise) lessons

Question 798

想不起来

Answer 798

xiâng buqîlái Not able to remember

Question 799

贵姓

Answer 799

guìxìng | • what is your name?

Question 800

听起来

Answer 800

tīngqilai | • to sound like

Question 801

想不起来

Answer 801

Xiâng buqîlái Cannot remember

Question 802

干什么

Answer 802

gànshénme • what are you doing? • what's he up to?

Question 803

刚才

Answer 803

gāngcái • just now • a moment ago

Question 804

衬衫

Answer 804

chènshān • shirt • blouse M: jiàn [件]

Question 805

裤子

Answer 805

kùzi • trousers • pants M: tiáo [条]

Question 806

1-赚 2-赚

Answer 806

1-zhuàn • to earn • to make a profit 2-zuàn • to cheat • to swindle

Question 807

一天比一天[adjective:小多大]

Answer 807

yītiānbiyītiān Day by day [more,less,bigger]

Question 808

看错

Answer 808

kàncuò • a mistake • an oversight • an error of judgment

Question 809

只好

Answer 809

zhǐhǎo • without any better option • to have to • to be forced to

Question 810

借钱

Answer 810

jièqián • to lend money • to borrow money

Question 811

以外

Answer 811

``` yǐwài • apart from • other than • except for • external • outside of • on the other side of • beyond ```

Question 812

除

Answer 812

``` chú • to get rid of • to remove • to exclude • to eliminate • to wipe out • to divide • except • not including ```

Question 813

妖怪

Answer 813

yāoguài • monster • devil

Question 814

shìjiè ① world 全∼ quán∼ the whole world ∼大事 ∼ dàshì world events ∼冠军 ∼ guànjūn world champion

Answer 814

世界

Question 815

变成

Answer 815

biànchéng • to change into • to turn into • to become

Question 816

周围

Answer 816

zhōuwéi • surroundings • environment • to encompass

Question 817

健康

Answer 817

jiànkāng • health • healthy

Question 818

套房子

Answer 818

tàofáng（zi) • suite • apartment • flat

Question 819

念书

Answer 819

niànshū • to read • to study

Question 820

位

Answer 820

``` wèi • position • location • place • seat ```

Question 821

将来

Answer 821

``` jiānglái • in the future • future • the future M: gè [個] ```

Question 822

什么的

Answer 822

shénmede (used after a series of items) things like that; and so on; and what not 她做了棉衣、棉鞋∼, 准备儿子下乡时穿。 Tā zuò le miányī, miánxié ∼, zhǔnbèi érzi xiàxiāng shí chuān. She made cotton-padded clothes and shoes and what not for her son to wear in the countryside.

Question 823

不但

Answer 823

bùdàn {conjunction} (used correlatively with 而且, 并且, 也 or 还) not only 我们的产品∼要求数量多, 而且要求质量好。 Wǒmen de chǎnpǐn ∼ yāoqiú shùliàng duō, érqiě yāoqiú zhìliàng hǎo. In production, we demand not only quantity but also quality.

Question 824

要求

Answer 824

``` yāoqiú • to request • to require • to stake a claim • to ask • to demand M: diǎn [点] ```

Question 825

功课

Answer 825

``` gōngkè • homework • assignment • task • classwork • lesson • study M: mén [门] ```

Question 826

合适

Answer 826

``` héshì • suitable • fitting • decent • to fit ```

Question 827

阳刚

Answer 827

yánggāng • manly • masculine

Question 828

附近

Answer 828

``` fùjìn • (in the) vicinity • nearby • neighboring • next to ```

Question 829

轻轻

Answer 829

qīngqīng • lightly • softly

Question 830

各种各样

Answer 830

gèzhǒnggèyàng | • various sorts and varieties

Question 831

数

Answer 831

shǔ • to count • to enumerate • to criticize (i.e. enumerate shortcomings)

Question 832

手指

Answer 832

shǒuzhǐ • finger M: gè [个], zhī [只]

Question 833

1-突然 2-突然间

Answer 833

1-tūrán • sudden • abrupt • unexpected 2-tūránjiān • suddenly

Question 834

是谁的

Answer 834

shisheide Who's is it?

Question 835

过头

Answer 835

``` guòtóu • to overdo it • to overstep the limit • excessively • above one's head • overhead ```

Question 836

掉

Answer 836

``` diào • to fall • to drop • to lag behind • to lose • to go missing • to reduce • fall (in prices) • to lose (value, weight etc) • to wag • to swing • to turn • to change • to exchange • to swap • to show off • to shed (hair) ```

Question 837

急

Answer 837

``` jí • urgent • pressing • rapid • hurried • worried • to make (sb) ```

Question 838

糟糕

Answer 838

``` zāogāo • too bad • how terrible • what bad luck • terrible • bad ```

Question 839

发现

Answer 839

fāxiàn • to find • to discover

Question 840

衬衫

Answer 840

chènshān • shirt • blouse M: jiàn [件]

Question 841

裙子

Answer 841

qúnzi • skirt M: tiáo [条]

Question 842

裤子

Answer 842

kùzi • trousers • pants M: tiáo [条]

Question 843

戴

Answer 843

``` dài • to put on or wear (glasses, hat, gloves etc) • to respect • to bear • to support ```

Question 844

1-概 2-大概

Answer 844

1-gài • general • approximate ``` 2-dàgài • roughly • probably • rough • approximate • about ```

Question 845

向

Answer 845

``` xiàng • towards • to face • to turn towards • direction • to support • to side with • shortly before • formerly • always • all along ```

Question 846

继续

Answer 846

jìxù • to continue • to proceed with • to go on with

Question 847

内

Answer 847

``` nèi • inside • inner • internal • within • interio ```

Question 848

情况

Answer 848

``` qíngkuàng • circumstances • state of affairs • situation M: gè [个], zhǒng [种] ```

Question 849

收拾

Answer 849

``` shōushi • to put in order • to tidy up •to clean • to pack • to repair • to punish (colloquial) • to manage ```

Question 850

嗽

Answer 850

sòu | • cough

Question 851

苦

Answer 851

``` kǔ • bitter • hardship • pain • to suffer • to bring suffering to • painstakingly ```

Question 852

1-必须 2-必需

Answer 852

``` 1-bìxū • to have to • must • compulsory • necessarily ``` ``` 2-bìxū • to need • to require • essential • indispensable ```

Question 853

反正

Answer 853

fǎnzhèng • anyway • in any case • to come over from the enemy's side

Question 854

在乎

Answer 854

zàihu • determined by • to care about • to mind

Question 855

分手

Answer 855

fēnshǒu • to split up • to break up

Question 856

讲

Answer 856

``` jiǎng • to speak • to explain • to negotiate • to emphasise • to be particular about • as far as sth is concerned • speech • lecture ```

Question 857

这时

Answer 857

zhèshí • at this time • at this moment

Question 858

卧室

Answer 858

wòshì • bedroom M: jiān [间]

Question 859

厨房

Answer 859

chúfáng • kitchen M: jiān [间]

Question 860

愿意

Answer 860

``` yuànyì • to wish • to want • ready • willing (to do sth) ```

Question 861

打工

Answer 861

dǎgōng • to work a temporary or casual job • (of students) to have a job outside of class time, or during vacation

Question 862

抱

Answer 862

bǎo • to eat till full • satisfied

Question 863

大夫

Answer 863

dàifu • doctor • minister of state (in pre-Han states) M: gè [个], wèi [位]

Question 864

留

Answer 864

``` liú • to leave (a message etc) • to retain • to stay • to remain • to keep • to preserve ```

Question 865

永远

Answer 865

yǒngyuǎn • forever • eternal

Question 866

照顾

Answer 866

``` zhàogu • to take care of • to show consideration • to attend to • to look after ```

Question 867

愿意

Answer 867

``` yuànyì • to wish • to want • ready • willing (to do sth) ```

Question 868

原

Answer 868

``` yuán • former • original • primary • raw • level ```

Question 869

辛苦

Answer 869

``` xīnkǔ • hard • exhausting • with much toil • thanks for your trouble ```

Question 870

杀人

Answer 870

shārén • homicide • to murder • to kill (a person)

Question 871

天

Answer 871

tiān • day • sky • heaven

Question 872

除非

Answer 872

chúfēi {conjunction} ① (used correlatively with 才) only if; only when ∼, 你跟我去, 我才去。 ∼, nǐ gēn wǒ qù, wǒ cái qù. I'll go only if you go with me. ∼他做不了, 他才会找我帮忙。 ∼ tā zuòbuliǎo, tā cái huì zhǎo wǒ bāngmáng. Only when he can't do it does he ask me for help. ② (usu. used correlatively with 否则,不然～, or 要不然) (not) ... unless ∼你跟我去, 否则我不去。 ∼ nǐ gēn wǒ qù, fǒuzé wǒ bù qù. I won't go unless you go with me. ∼便宜, 要不然我不买。 ∼ piányi, yàobùrán wǒ bù mǎi. I won't buy it unless it's cheap. 他不会答应的, ∼你劝得动他。 Tā bù huì dāying de, ∼ nǐ quàn de dòng tā. He won't agree unless you could persuade him. ③ (preceded by a clause with 要) must needs; necessarily 要想取得第一手资料, ∼你亲自去作调查。 Yào xiǎng qǔdé dìyīshǒu zīliào, ∼ nǐ qīnzì qù zuò diàochá. If you want firsthand information, you'll have to find out for yourself

Question 873

摆

Answer 873

``` bǎi • to arrange • to exhibit • to move to and fro • a pendulum ```

Question 874

挂

Answer 874

``` guà • to hang or suspend (from a hook etc) • to hang up (the phone) • to be worried or concerned • to make a phone call (topolect) • to register or record • to hitch • classifier for sets or clusters of objects ```

Question 875

另外

Answer 875

``` lìngwài • additional • in addition • besides • separate • other • mo ```

Question 876

一套

Answer 876

``` yītào • suit • a set • a collection • of the same kind • the same old stuff • set pattern of behavior ```

Question 877

小时候

Answer 877

xiǎoshíhou | • in one's childhood

Question 878

小事

Answer 878

xiǎoshì • trifle • trivial matter M: diǎn [点]

Question 879

照顾

Answer 879

``` zhàogu • to take care of • to show consideration • to attend to • to look after ```

Question 880

心疼

Answer 880

``` xīnténg • to love dearly • to feel sorry for sb • to regret • to grudge ```

Question 881

放心

Answer 881

fàngxīn • to feel relieved • to feel reassured • to be at ease

Question 882

要求

Answer 882

``` yāoqiú • to request • to require • to stake a claim • to ask • to demand M: diǎn [点] ```

Question 883

任何

Answer 883

``` rènhé • any • whatever • whichever • whatsoever ```

Question 884

一块[儿]

Answer 884

``` yīkuài • one block • one piece • one (unit of money) • together • in the same place • in company ```

Question 885

进步

Answer 885

``` jìnbù • progress • improvement • to improve • to progress M: gè [个] ```

Question 886

俩

Answer 886

liǎ • two (colloquial equivalent of 两个) • both • some

Question 887

切

Answer 887

``` qiè • definitely • absolutely (not) • (scoffing or dismissive interjection) Yeah, right. • Tut! • to grind ```

Question 888

一切

Answer 888

yīqiè • everything • every • all

Question 889

尝尝\尝一尝+味道

Answer 889

chángwèidao ◆ taste; try the flavour of +taste; flavour ∼∼味道。 ∼ wèidao. Try it and see if it tastes all right.

Question 890

越来越 越....越...

Answer 890

越来越=> 时间 越....越... => 动作

Question 891

盖 \ 建

Answer 891

differences: Both are use to refer to building places etc. 盖 is also use to refer to cover something (put a cover on; cover）whilst 建 can be use to refer to found a State (建国）

Question 892

搬家

Answer 892

bānjiā ① move (house) 我们下星期∼。 Wǒmen xiàxīngqī ∼. We're moving next week. 搬房子 ② remove; move 把这个箱子搬搬家, 别挡路。 Bǎ zhège xiāngzi bān bānjiā, bié dǎnglù. Please move the box out of the way.

Question 893

离开

Answer 893

líkāi leave; depart from; deviate from 离开+sb 离开家人 离开朋友 离开+地方 离开上海 离开学校

Question 894

有意见

Answer 894

yì·jiàn ① idea; view; opinion; suggestion 交换∼ jiāohuàn ∼ exchange ideas (or views); compare notes 倾听群众的∼ qīngtīng qúnzhòng de ∼ listen carefully to the views (or opinions) of the masses 提出修改∼ tíchū xiūgǎi ∼ make suggestions for revision ∼一致 ∼ yīzhì have identical views; be of one mind ∼分歧 ∼ fēnqí have a difference (or divergence) of opinion; disagree ② objection; differing opinion; complaint 我对这种办法很有∼。 Wǒ duì zhèzhǒng bànfǎ hěn yǒu ∼. I strongly object to this method. or I take vigorous exception to this approach. 大家对你∼很大。 Dàjiā duì nǐ ∼ hěn dà. People have a lot of complaints about you.

Question 895

出远们

Answer 895

chūyuanmen Leave home and go far away

Question 896

月饼

Answer 896

``` yuèbing moon cake (esp. for the Mid-Autumn Festival) ```

Question 897

脚

Answer 897

jiǎo • foot • leg (of an animal or an object) • base (of an object) 一双脚 A pair of feet M: shuāng [双], zhī [只] • classifier for kicks

Question 898

鞋

Answer 898

xié • shoe M: shuāng [双], zhī [只]

Question 899

收到

Answer 899

shōudào receive; get; achieve; obtain ∼一封信 ∼ yī fēng xìn receive a letter

Question 900

回信

Answer 900

huíxìn ① write in reply; write back 我回了他一封信。 Wǒ huí le tā yī fēng xìn. I wrote him a reply. 望早日∼。 Wàng zǎorì ∼. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon. ② a letter in reply ③ a verbal message in reply; reply

Question 901

1-寄信人 2-收信人

Answer 901

1-jìxìnrén sender 2-shōuxìnrén the recipient of a letter; addressee

Question 902

哲学

Answer 902

zhéxué philosophy ∼家 ∼jiā philosopher

Question 903

老子

Answer 903

lǎozi (informal) ① father

Question 904

武术

Answer 904

wǔshù wushu, martial arts such as shadowboxing, swordplay, etc., formerly cultivated for self-defence, now a form of physical culture

Question 905

1-奖学金 2-奖

Answer 905

1-jiǎngxuéjīn scholarship; exhibition 2-jiǎng ① encourage; praise; reward 有功者∼。 Yǒugōng zhě ∼. Those who have gained merit will be rewarded. ∼勤罚懒, ∼优罚劣 ∼qínfálǎn, ∼yōufáliè reward the diligent and good and punish the lazy and bad ② award; prize; reward 得∼ dé∼ win a prize

Question 906

牙

Answer 906

yá ◆ ① tooth 这颗∼疼。 Zhè kē ∼ téng. This tooth hurts.

Question 907

刷

Answer 907

shuā ◆ ① a brush 油漆∼ yóuqī ∼ paintbrush ② clean with a brush; brush; scrub ∼鞋 ∼xié brush shoes ∼地板 ∼ dìbǎn scrub the floor ∼锅 ∼ guō clean (or scour) a pot ③ paint, daub, paste up, etc. with a brush 用石灰浆∼墙 yòng shíhuī jiāng ∼ qiáng whitewash a wall ∼标语 ∼ biāoyǔ paste up posters ④ (informal) eliminate; remov

Question 908

1-牙刷 2-刷牙

Answer 908

1-yáshuā toothbrush 2-shuāyá brush (or clean) one's teeth

Question 909

堵

Answer 909

dǔ ① stop up; block up 把老鼠洞∼死 bǎ lǎoshǔ dòng ∼ sǐ stop up mouseholes 我鼻子∼了。 Wǒ bízi ∼ le. My nose is all blocked up. 别∼着门! Bié ∼ zhe mén! Don't stand in the doorway! 黄继光舍身∼枪眼。 Huáng jì guāng shěshēn ∼ qiāngyǎn. Defying death, Huang Jiguang threw himself against the embrasure of the enemy's blockhouse. ② stifled; suffocated; oppressed 胸口∼得慌 Xiōngkǒu ∼ de huāng feel suffocated; feel a tightness in the chest 心里∼得难受 xīnli ∼ de nánshòu have a load on one's mind ③ (formal) wall

Question 910

流利

Answer 910

liúlì | • fluent

Question 911

品

Answer 911

``` pǐn 1- • to taste sth • to sample • to criticize • to comment • to judge 2- • article • commodity • product • goods • kind • grade • rank • character • disposition • nature • temperament • variety ``` • to size up

Question 912

特色

Answer 912

tèsè (for things and places) • characteristic • distinguishing feature or quality

Question 913

笨蛋

Answer 913

bèndàn • fool • idiot

Question 914

既有

Answer 914

jìyǒu | • existing

Question 915

买不起

Answer 915

mǎibuqǐ • cannot afford • can't afford buying

Question 916

挑选

Answer 916

tiāoxuǎn • to choose • to select

Question 917

便利店

Answer 917

biànlìdiàn | • convenience store

Question 918

式样

Answer 918

shìyàng | • style

Question 919

时尚

Answer 919

shíshàng • fashion • fad • fashionable

Question 920

刷卡

Answer 920

shuākǎ | • to use a credit card (or swipe card, smart card etc)

Question 921

称（一下）

Answer 921

chèn • balanced；weigh • suitable • to fit

Question 922

日用品

Answer 922

rìyòngpǐn | articles of everyday use

Question 923

穿

Answer 923

wear; put on; be dressed in ∼上工作服 ∼ shàng gōngzuòfú put on work clothes

Question 924

市场

Answer 924

shìchǎng • marketplace • market (also in abstract)

Question 925

脱

Answer 925

``` tuō • to shed • to take off • to escape • to get away from ```

Question 926

脏

Answer 926

zāng • dirty • filthy

Question 927

减肥

Answer 927

jiǎnféi | • to lose weight

Question 928

容易生气

Answer 928

Easy to loose control; bad tempered

Question 929

动物园

Answer 929

dòngwùyuán | zoo; zoological garden

Question 930

公平

Answer 930

gōngpíng • fair • impartial

Question 931

妻子

Answer 931

qīzi • wife M: gè [个]

Question 932

恋爱

Answer 932

``` liàn'ài • (romantic) love M: gè [个], chǎng [场] • in love • to have an affair ``` 他们谈了九年恋爱

Question 933

文明

Answer 933

``` wénmíng • civilized • civilization • culture M: gè [个] ``` 文明人 Polite people

Question 934

礼貌

Answer 934

lǐmào • courtesy • manners 懂礼貌

Question 935

护照

Answer 935

hùzhào passport 外交∼ wàijiāo ∼ diplomatic passport

Question 936

答应

Answer 936

``` dāying • to promise • to agree • to reply • to respond ```

Question 937

眼泪

Answer 937

yǎnlèi • tears • crying M: dī [滴]

Question 938

放轻松

Answer 938

qīngsōng • gentle • relaxed (fàng)qīngsōng • to release /to free easy = "let it go/take it easy"

Question 939

1-信用卡 2-信用

Answer 939

1-xìnyòngkǎ • credit card ``` 2-xìnyòng • to trust • credit (commerce) • trustworthiness • creditworthiness ```

Question 940

刷卡

Answer 940

shuākǎ | • to use a credit card (or swipe card, smart card etc)

Question 941

欠债

Answer 941

qiànzhài • to owe a debt • the sum owed

Question 942

古怪

Answer 942

``` gǔguài • eccentric • grotesque • oddly • queer gǔguàihuodong 古怪活动 ``` Eccentric behaviour

Question 943

1-伤 2-伤心

Answer 943

1-shāngxīn • to grieve • to be broken-hearted • to feel deeply hurt 2-伤心 shāngxīn Broken hearted

Question 944

失败

Answer 944

``` shībài • to be defeated • to lose • to fail (e.g. experiments) • failure • defeat M: cì [次] ```

Question 945

你从哪里来 你来自哪里

Answer 945

Nicongnalilai Niláizìnali Where do you come from

Question 946

请再说一次

Answer 946

qǐng zaì shuō yí cì Please repeat

Question 947

请再说一次

Answer 947

qǐng zaì shuō yí cì Please repeat

Question 948

来自

Answer 948

láizì • to come from (a place) • From: (in email header)

Question 949

香菜

Answer 949

xiāngcài • coriander • cilantro

Question 950

点菜

Answer 950

diǎncài | • to order dishes (in a restaurant)

Question 951

任何

Answer 951

rènhé any; whichever; whatever 我們能戰勝∼困難。 Wǒmen néng zhànshèng ∼ kùnnan. We can overcome any difficulty. 沒有∼理由拒絕這個建議。 Méiyǒu ∼ lǐyóu jùjué zhège jiànyì. There's no reason whatsoever to turn down this suggestion.

Question 952

1-妻子 2- 丈夫

Answer 952

1-qīzi • wife M: gè [个] 2-zhàngfu • husband M: gè [个]

Question 953

照顾

Answer 953

``` zhàogu • to take care of • to show consideration • to attend to • to look after ```

Question 954

只能

Answer 954

zhǐnéng • can only • obliged to do sth • to have no other choice

Question 955

简单

Answer 955

jiǎndān • simple • not complicated

Question 956

道士

Answer 956

dàoshì | • Daoist priest

Question 957

继续

Answer 957

jìxù • to continue • to proceed with • to go on with

Question 958

变化

Answer 958

``` biànhuà • change • variation • to change • to vary M: gè [个] ```

Question 959

健康

Answer 959

jiànkāng • health • healthy

Question 960

一.......就

Answer 960

This structure is use to link two events that are related (maybe the second one a consequence of the first one) 1-下课的时候你去哪里？ 一到下课的时候我就去买咖啡 2- 到教室后走什么？ 一到教室我就考试读书

Question 961

怎么+ adjective = ?

Answer 961

怎么+ adjective = why Used as a verb before an adjective implies a reason. 1- 他们怎么那么高。 2-这件衣服怎么那么贵？ 3-你怎么不高兴吗？

Question 962

倒是

Answer 962

Means the opposite of normal reason or sense. The opposite of what ordinary people think. **** when 觉得 is add after 倒是 is means "I don't think so"**** 1-他们都喜欢她，倒是我觉得他是一个好人 2-很多人都喜欢去大城市工作，我倒是觉得小城市也不错 3-大家都觉得汉语棵很难我倒是不这么看

Question 963

关于

Answer 963

``` guānyú • pertaining to • concerning • with regard to • about • a matter of • also written 关于 ```

Question 964

使用

Answer 964

``` shǐyòng • to use • to employ • to apply • to make use of ```

Question 965

百分

Answer 965

bǎifēn • percent • percentage

Question 966

1-胡萝卜 | 2-红萝卜

Answer 966

``` 1-húluóbo carrot 2-hóngluóbo • carrot • radish ```

Question 967

兔子

Answer 967

tùzi

Question 968

载

Answer 968

``` zài • to carry • to convey • to load • to hold • to fill up • and • also • as well as • simultaneously ```

Question 969

1-请坐旁边吧 2-我可以坐在你旁边吗？

Answer 969

1-please seat besides me 2- may I seat besides her?

Question 970

整天

Answer 970

zhěngtiān • all day long • whole day

Question 971

为了

Answer 971

wèile • in order to • for the purpose of • so as to

Question 972

消失

Answer 972

xiāoshī • to disappear • to fade away

Question 973

重要

Answer 973

zhòngyào • important • significant • major

Question 974

白痴

Answer 974

báichī • idiocy • idiot

Question 975

外地人

Answer 975

wàidìrén | • stranger, outsider

Question 976

黑车

Answer 976

hēichē • unlicensed or unofficial taxi • unlicensed motor vehicle

Question 977

1-严重 2-厉害

Answer 977

``` 1-yánzhòng • grave • serious • severe • critical ``` ``` 2-lìhai A） • difficult to deal with • difficult to endure • ferocious • radical • serious • terrible • violent B） • tremendous • awesome ```

Question 978

自由

Answer 978

``` zìyóu • freedom • free • liberty M: gè [个] ```

Question 979

危险

Answer 979

wēixiǎn • danger • dangerous

Question 980

越来越

Answer 980

汽车越多=》问题也越多 开车的人来多=》

Question 981

虽然.....可是（但是）

Answer 981

suīrán • although • even though • even if 虽然没有堵车问题，可是生活没有意思

Question 982

国内

Answer 982

guónèi • domestic • internal (to a country) • civil

Question 983

乘

Answer 983

乘+ 【飞机✈️；公共车；车；船

Question 984

入住

Answer 984

rùzhù | • to check in (at a hotel etc)

Question 985

装

Answer 985

zhuāng * install * to fix * put in 你吧书装包离了 我吧水装在杯子里了 你的口装/书包/杯子里装 装空调/先衣机/电视/冰箱/软件/

Question 986

1-充足 2-充电

Answer 986

1-chōngzú • adequate • sufficient • abundant 2-chōngdiàn • to recharge batteries • fig. to rest and recuperate

Question 987

关掉

Answer 987

guāndiào • to switch off • to shut off

Question 988

刮

Answer 988

guā • to blow (of the wind) 外边刮大风了

Question 989

关上

Answer 989

guānshang • to close (a door) • to turn off (light, electrical equipment etc)

Question 990

还没有

Answer 990

``` méiyǒu • haven't • hasn't • doesn't exist • to not have • to not be ```

Question 991

空姐

Answer 991

``` kōngjiě • abbr. for 空中小姐 • stewardess • air hostess • female flight attendant ``` 空小

Question 992

想法

Answer 992

xiǎngfǎ

Question 993

这种

Answer 993

``` zhèzhǒng • this • this kind of • this sort of • this type of ```

Question 994

变坏

Answer 994

biànhuài • to get worse • to degenerate

Question 995

立刻

Answer 995

``` lìkè • forthwith • immediate • prompt • promptly • straightway • thereupon • at once ```

Question 996

感激

Answer 996

gǎnjī • to be grateful • to appreciate • thankful

Question 997

轻松

Answer 997

qīngsōng

Question 998

还

Answer 998

huán ① go (or come) back 还乡 huánxiāng ② give back; return; repay 这几本是到期要∼的书。 Zhè jǐ běn shì dàoqī yào ∼ de shū. These books are due for return. 下个月∼你钱。 Xià ge yuè ∼ nǐ qián. I'll pay you back next month. ③ give or do sth. in return 还价 huánjià

Question 999

牌

Answer 999

``` pái • mahjong tile • playing card • game pieces • signboard • plate • tablet • medal M: piàn [片], gè [个], kuài [块] ```

Question 1000

摔

Answer 1000

shuāi • to throw down • to fall • to drop and break

Question 1001

下来

Answer 1001

xiàlai • to come down • (after verb of motion, indicates motion down and towards us, also fig.) • (indicates continuation from the past towards us)

Question 1002

摔伤

Answer 1002

shuāishāng • bump • bruise • child's injury from falling

Question 1003

1-上街 2-街上

Answer 1003

1-shàngjiē • to go onto the streets • to go shopping 2-jiēshang • on the street

Question 1004

1-别提了 2-提

Answer 1004

1-biétíle • say no more • don't bring it up • drop the subject ``` 2-tí • to raise (an issue) • to mention •to carry (hanging down from the hand) • to lift • to put forward ```

Question 1005

被

Answer 1005

被 (叫，让，给)- passive structure =something has been done "by" someone. Subject+被 (叫，让，给)+object+verb +other elements. When using 叫，让，给，always include the agent of the act. 我的钱包被小偷偷走了 我的自行车叫大卫骑去了 我的照相机让弟弟摔(shuai)坏了 When the Agent of an act needs not to be emphasized ,the object may be omitted. 我的钱包被偷了 The negation and modal verbs are placed before 被 (叫，让，给) and 了 is not allowed at the end of the sentence. 还好，骨头没有被车撞伤 我的车没有叫他借走

Question 1006

刮（倒）

Answer 1006

guā （dao=>to fall off) | • to blow (of the wind)

Question 1007

卡

Answer 1007

``` kǎ • to stop • to block • card M: zhāng [张], piàn [片] • calorie • (computing) (coll.) slow ```

Question 1008

一切

Answer 1008

yīqiè • everything • every • all

Question 1009

顺利

Answer 1009

shùnlì • smoothly • without a hitch

Question 1010

一切都顺利

Answer 1010

一切都顺利 | Everything is smooth (ok)

Question 1011

口味

Answer 1011

kǒuwèi ① a person's taste 合∼ Hé∼ suit one's taste 不合∼ bù hé∼ not be to one's taste 各人∼不同。 Gèrén ∼ bùtóng. Tastes differ. 京剧最合我的∼。 Jīngjù zuì hé wǒ de ∼. Beijing opera suits my taste best. ② the flavour or taste of food 这菜∼不错。 Zhè cài ∼ bùcuò. This dish is tasty. 这些菜都是湖南∼。 Zhèxiē cài dōu shì Húnán ∼. These are all Hunanese dishes

Question 1012

点菜

Answer 1012

diǎncài | choose dishes from a menu; order dishes (in a restaurant)

Question 1013

建议

Answer 1013

``` jiànyì • to propose • to suggest • to recommend • proposal • suggestion • recommendation M: gè [个], diǎn [点] ```

Question 1014

味道

Answer 1014

wèidao • flavor • smell • hint of

Question 1015

1-放松 2-轻松

Answer 1015

1-fàngsōng • to loosen • to relax 2-qīngsōng • gentle • relaxed

Question 1016

消化

Answer 1016

xiāohuà • to digest • digestion • digestive

Question 1017

腻

Answer 1017

``` nì • greasy • soft • unctuous • intimate • tired of ``` 可是肉菜比较你。如果不想吃怎么办？

Question 1018

看来

Answer 1018

kànlai • apparently • it seems that Means through an objective observation of a phenomena, a judgement or estimation is made.

Question 1019

可

Answer 1019

ke is a prefix. 可＋verb means "should", worth (doing). It can be combined with monosyllabyc verbs describing psichological states to from adjectives, e.g. 客气，可喜，可怕，可爱，可笑

Question 1020

解雇

Answer 1020

jiěgù • to fire • to sack • to dismiss

Question 1021

炒鱿鱼

Answer 1021

chǎoyóuyú • to be fired • to fire

Question 1022

之

Answer 1022

``` zhī • (possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的) • him • her • it ```

Question 1023

哀悼

Answer 1023

āidào • to grieve over sb's death • to lament sb's death • mourning

Question 1024

而

Answer 1024

``` ér • and • as well as • and so • but (not) • yet (not) • (indicates causal relation) • (indicates change of state) • (indicates contrast) ```

Question 1025

却

Answer 1025

``` què • but • yet • however • while • to go back • to decline • to retreat • nevertheless • even though ```

Question 1026

葬礼

Answer 1026

zànglǐ • burial • funeral

Question 1027

婚礼

Answer 1027

hūnlǐ • wedding ceremony • wedding

Question 1028

1-住院 2-住院治疗

Answer 1028

1-zhùyuàn • to be in hospital • to be hospitalized 2-zhùyuànzhìliáo • to receive hospital treatment • to be hospitalized

Question 1029

油

Answer 1029

``` yóu • oil • fat • grease • petroleum • to apply tung oil, paint or varnish • oily • greasy • glib • cunning ```

Question 1030

面条

Answer 1030

miàntiáo

Question 1031

补

Answer 1031

``` bǔ • to repair • to patch • to mend • to make up for • to fill (a vacancy) • to supplement ``` 老师说，我出院以后，他给我补课

Question 1032

告别

Answer 1032

gàobié • to leave • to bid farewell to • to say good-bye to

Question 1033

挥手

Answer 1033

huīshǒu | • to wave (one's hand)

Question 1034

堵（车）

Answer 1034

dǔ（chē） * traffic jam * choking 堵 * to stop up * (to feel) stifled or suffocated * wall * classifier for walls

Question 1035

空气

Answer 1035

kōngqì • air • atmosphere

Question 1036

污染

Answer 1036

wūrǎn • pollution • contamination M: gè [个]

Question 1037

1-故事 2-事故

Answer 1037

1-gùshi • narrative • story • tale 2-shìgù • accident M: zhuāng [桩], qǐ [起], cì [次]

Question 1038

意识

Answer 1038

``` yìshí • consciousness • awareness • to be aware • to realize ```

Question 1039

人口

Answer 1039

rénkǒu • population • people

Question 1040

新鲜

Answer 1040

``` xīnxiān • fresh (experience, food etc) • freshness • novel • uncommon ```

Question 1041

好处

Answer 1041

``` hǎochu • benefit • advantage • gain • profit • also pronounced [hǎo chù] M: gè [个] ```

Question 1042

费

Answer 1042

``` fèi • to cost • to spend • fee • wasteful • expenses ```

Question 1043

涨价

Answer 1043

zhǎngjià • to appreciate (in value) • to increase in price

Question 1044

船

Answer 1044

chuán

Question 1045

步行

Answer 1045

gǔlì | • to encourage

Question 1046

不仅

Answer 1046

bùjǐn • not only (this one) • not just (...) but also

Question 1047

寿星

Answer 1047

shòuxīng bday boy or girl

Question 1048

终于

Answer 1048

``` zhōngyú • at last • in the end • finally • eventually ```

Question 1049

不少

Answer 1049

bùshǎo • many • a lot • not few 坐上地铁能节省不少时间

Question 1050

没错

Answer 1050

``` méicuò • that's right • sure! • rest assured! • that's good • can't go wrong ``` Indicates agreement with something 没错，我也觉得这里太热了

Question 1051

快是快 快是块，可是不舒服，上下班时间太挤了

Answer 1051

A是A structure A是A means although it is fast. The structure A是A is usually used in conjunction with a transitional conjunction such as 可是 or 但是。

Question 1052

的话

Answer 1052

dehuà structure • if (coming after a conditional clause) 的话is use either alone or in combination with other words to express "if". The simplest way to use it is to place it after a statement to make it am "if" statement. 你去北京的话.... 你喜欢的话就多吃点 不是他们的话，那么又会是谁呢？ It can also be use with 要是，如果，但是。 Place any of these three wordswt the beginning of the sentence and place 的话 after the statement.

Question 1053

完，见，在，到，给，开，住，好，起，了，动，过，

Answer 1053

Complements of results 完》 indicates completion of an action: 我洗完衣服再做饭 见》indicates perception as result of looking, listening or smelling (e.g.看见，听见，闻见) 在》an action that results in a person or thing coming to rest in a certain place. Usually followed by a location word: 他吧书放在了桌子上。 到》 a certain goal or state that has been obtained through effort. Also any complement of result that can be expressed by 见 can be replaced by 到:孩子们已经回到家了。 给》to pass something from one party to another party:生日的时候，妈妈给我一个礼物。 开》to cause something to leave its original place; to separate things; or to closed or open: 我可以打开窗户吗？/把灯开开屋里太黑了。 住》to result in something ending up in a static,stable,or fixed position: 好》expresses completion of action is a suitable way (successfully) Complements of result of POTENTIAL form 起》to afford: 这件衣服这么贵你买地起吗？/ 每天在这儿吃饭我可吃不起 Other meanings for 起： 看得起：(informal) have a good opinion of; think highly of 看不起：(informal) look down on; scorn; despise 了》possible to accomplished, happen or finish: 晚会七点开始得了吗？ 动》to move: 车坏了，开不动了 过》to surpass:

Question 1054

还

Answer 1054

Hai passably (good) The adverb 还 is use before an adjective to mean a certain condition or degree is passable, considered positively.

Question 1055

怎么这么

Answer 1055

zěnmezhème+ (adjective or verb) How can something be so + (word) 怎么这么热 How can it be so hot? 你怎么这么喜欢京剧呢？ How can you like Beijing opera so much?

Question 1056

正是

Answer 1056

``` zhèngshì • (emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated) • precisely • exactly • even • if • just like • in the same way as ```

Question 1057

1-不下 2-不下于

Answer 1057

1-bùxià • to be not less than (a certain quantity, amount etc) ``` 2-bùxiàyú • as many as • no less than • not inferior to • as good as • on a par with ```

Question 1058

满

Answer 1058

``` mǎn • to fill • full • filled • packed • fully • completely • quite • to reach the limit • to satisfy • satisfied • contented ```

Question 1059

偷

Answer 1059

tōu • to steal • stealthily （quietly)

Question 1060

戴

Answer 1060

``` dài （眼镜） • to put on or wear (glasses, hat, gloves etc) • to respect • to bear • to support ``` 我没戴眼镜看清楚

Question 1061

眼镜

Answer 1061

yǎnjìng • spectacles • eyeglasses M: fù [副] ``` Note: eyes and glasses sound alike. 眼睛 yǎnjing • eye M: zhī [只], shuāng [双] ```

Question 1062

正对

Answer 1062

zhèngduì | • directly facing

Question 1063

问好

Answer 1063

wènhǎo • to say hello to • to send one's regards to

Question 1064

1-忽然 2-突然

Answer 1064

1-hūrán • suddenly • all of a sudden 2-tūrán • sudden • abrupt • unexpected

Question 1065

厨房

Answer 1065

chúfáng • kitchen M: jiān [间]

Question 1066

同时

Answer 1066

tóngshí • at the same time • simultaneously

Question 1067

检查

Answer 1067

``` jiǎnchá • inspection • to examine • to inspect M: cì [次] ```

Question 1068

一切

Answer 1068

yīqiè • everything • every • all

Question 1069

要死

Answer 1069

yàosǐ • extremely • awfully

Question 1070

附近

Answer 1070

``` fùjìn • (in the) vicinity • nearby • neighboring • next to ```

Question 1071

场

Answer 1071

cháng 1-classifier for events and happenings: spell, episode, bout 2-large place used for a specific purpose 3-classifier for sporting or recreational activities \ classifier for number of exams

Question 1072

武术

Answer 1072

wǔshù • military skill or technique (in former times) • all kinds of martial art sports (some claiming spiritual development) • self-defense • tradition of choreographed fights from opera and film (recent usage) • also called kungfu 功夫 M: zhǒng [种]

Question 1073

约

Answer 1073

``` yuē • to make an appointment • to invite • approximately • pact • treaty • to economize • to restrict • to reduce (a fraction) • concise ```

Question 1074

白天

Answer 1074

``` báitiān • daytime • during the day • day M: gè [个] ```

Question 1075

合适

Answer 1075

``` héshì • suitable • fitting • decent • to fit ```

Question 1076

不及格

Answer 1076

bùjígé | • fail

Question 1077

不了

Answer 1077

bùliǎo (used after a verb plus 个) without end 一天到晚忙个∼ yī tiān dào wǎn máng ge ∼ busy from morning till night 大雨下个∼。 Dàyǔ xià ge ∼. The rain kept pouring down.

Question 1078

来这里之前......

Answer 1078

Before coming here ..... 你学过汉语吗？ 来这里之前上海我没学过汉语 来这里之前我学一点儿 你准备好了吗？ 这里之前我已经准备好了 来这里之前，我从来没听说过这种事情

Question 1079

受不了

Answer 1079

shòubùliǎo • unbearable • unable to endure • can't stand

Question 1080

有的时候

Answer 1080

yǒudeshíhòu • sometimes • at times

Question 1081

有的时候......受不了

Answer 1081

Sometimes(.... )Is unbearable

Question 1082

缆车

Answer 1082

lǎnchē | • cable car

Question 1083

喘气

Answer 1083

chuǎnqì • to breathe deeply • to pant

Question 1084

传奇（人物）

Answer 1084

``` chuánqí （renwu) • legendary (person) • fantasy saga • romance • short stories of the Tang and Song Dynas ```

Question 1085

动

Answer 1085

``` dòng • to use • to act • to move • to change • abbr. for dòng cí [动词], verb ```

Question 1086

到底

Answer 1086

``` dàodǐ • finally • in the end • when all is said and done • after all • to the end • to the last ```

Question 1087

胜利

Answer 1087

shènglì • victory M: gè [个]

Question 1088

加油

Answer 1088

``` jiāyóu • to add oil • to top up with gas • to refuel • to accelerate • abbr. for jiā dà yóu mén [加大油门] • to step on the gas • fig. to make an extra effort • fig. to cheer sb on ```

Question 1089

出汗

Answer 1089

chūhàn • to perspire • to swea

Question 1090

接着

Answer 1090

``` jiēzhe • to catch and hold on • to continue • to go on to do sth • to follow • to carry on • then • after that • subsequently • to proceed • to ensue • in turn • in one's turn ```

Question 1091

危险

Answer 1091

wēixiǎn • danger • dangerous

Question 1092

积极

Answer 1092

``` jījí • active • energetic • vigorous • positive (outlook) • proactive ```

Question 1093

相声

Answer 1093

xiàngsheng

Question 1094

台词

Answer 1094

táicí • an actor's lines • script

Question 1095

联系方式

Answer 1095

liánxìfāngshì | • contact details

Question 1096

拜访

Answer 1096

bàifǎng • to pay a visit • to call on

Question 1097

外地

Answer 1097

wàidì • another place •parts of the country other than where one is • foreign lands

Question 1098

出差

Answer 1098

chūchāi | • to go on an official or business trip

Question 1099

联系

Answer 1099

``` liánxì • connection • contact • relation • to get in touch with • to integrate • to link • to touch ```

Question 1100

号码

Answer 1100

hàomǎ number 电话∼ diànhuà ∼ telephone number

Question 1101

记

Answer 1101

jì 1-to record • to note 记得，记亿 2- to remember

Question 1102

稍

Answer 1102

shāo • somewhat • a little

Question 1103

恐怕

Answer 1103

``` kǒngpà • fear • to dread • I'm afraid that... • perhaps • maybe ```

Question 1104

1-查 2-检查

Answer 1104

``` 1-chá • to research • to check • to investigate • to examine • to refer to • to search ``` ``` 2-jiǎnchá • inspection • to examine • to inspect M: cì [次] ```

Question 1105

课余

Answer 1105

kèyú • after school • extracurricular

Question 1106

不一定

Answer 1106

bùyīdìng • not necessarily • maybe

Question 1107

哪怕

Answer 1107

``` nǎpà • even • even if • even though • no matter how ```

Question 1108

耽误

Answer 1108

``` dānwu • to delay • to hold up • to waste time • to interfere with ```

Question 1109

难道

Answer 1109

nándào •so • don't tell me ... • could it be that...?

Question 1110

自由

Answer 1110

``` zìyóu • freedom • free • liberty M: gè [个]h ```

Question 1111

由

Answer 1111

``` yóu • to follow • from • it is for...to • reason • cause • because of • due to • to • to leave it (to sb) • by (introduces passive verb) ```

Question 1112

车库

Answer 1112

chēkù | • garage

Question 1113

刚......就

Answer 1113

gāngjiù as soon as...

Question 1114

幺

Answer 1114

yāo • youngest •1

Question 1115

（记）下来 | （写）

Answer 1115

xiàlai • to come down • (after verb of motion, indicates motion down and towards us, also fig.) ``` 记下来= take note 写下来= write down ```

Question 1116

1-不如 2-比如

Answer 1116

``` 1-bùrú • not equal to • not as good as • inferior to • it would be better to ``` 2-bǐrú • for example • for instance • such as

Question 1117

念书

Answer 1117

niànshū • to read • to study

Question 1118

你可以上网查一查

Answer 1118

you can browse

Question 1119

费钱

Answer 1119

fèiqián cost a lot; be costly 做广告挺∼。 Zuò guǎnggào tǐng ∼. Advertising costs a good deal of money.

Question 1120

随时

Answer 1120

suíshí • at any time • at all times • at the right time

Question 1121

那倒是

Answer 1121

nàdàoshi • Oh that's true! (interjection of sudden realization) •indicated agreement with other speaker's opinion

Question 1122

有一次

Answer 1122

yǒuyīcì • once • once upon a time

Question 1123

亲朋好友

Answer 1123

qīnpénghǎoyǒu • friends and family • kith and kin

Question 1124

之间

Answer 1124

zhījiān • between • among • inter-

Question 1125

摆龙门阵

Answer 1125

bǎilóngménzhèn • chat • gossip

Question 1126

型

Answer 1126

xíng • model • type (e.g. blood type)

Question 1127

面对面

Answer 1127

miànduìmiàn | • face to face

Question 1128

轻松

Answer 1128

qīngsōng • gentle • relaxed

Question 1129

度过

Answer 1129

``` dùguò • to pass • to spend (time) • to survive • to get through ``` 每个人都可以在那里喝点儿什么，休息一会儿，和朋友聊一会儿，轻松度过一段快乐的时间。

Question 1130

桥

Answer 1130

qiáo bridge 木∼ mù∼ a wooden bridge 石∼ shí∼ a stone bridge 铁∼ tiě∼ an iron bridge

Question 1131

比起

Answer 1131

bǐqǐ | • compared with

Question 1132

愿意

Answer 1132

``` yuànyì • to wish • to want • ready • willing (to do sth) ```

Question 1133

答案

Answer 1133

dá'àn • answer • solution M: gè [个] 我总是上网找答案

Question 1134

国内

Answer 1134

guónèi • domestic • internal (to a country) • civil

Question 1135

内

Answer 1135

``` nèi • inside • inner • internal • within • interior ```

Question 1136

婚礼

Answer 1136

hūnlǐ • wedding ceremony • wedding

Question 1137

1-新建 | 2-建筑

Answer 1137

``` 1-xīnjiàn • new construction • newly built 2-jiànzhù • to construct • building M: gè [个] ```

Question 1138

利用

Answer 1138

``` lìyòng • to exploit • to make use of • to use • to take advantage of • to utilize ```

Question 1139

坚持

Answer 1139

jiānchí • to persevere with • to persist in • to insist on

Question 1140

时间过得真快！

Answer 1140

Time go by fast

Question 1141

抽出

Answer 1141

chōuchū • to take out • to extract 不知道老师能不能抽出时间来

Question 1142

1-租不起 2-租得起

Answer 1142

1-Cannot afford 2- able to afford

Question 1143

搞

Answer 1143

``` gǎo • to do （做）；（干） • to make （做） •handle （办） • to go in for • to set up • to get hold of • to take care of ```

Question 1144

想起来

Answer 1144

xiǎngqilai • to remember • to recall ``` note！ 记忆 jìyì • to remember • to recall • memory M: gè [个] ```

Question 1145

出来

Answer 1145

动词+出来 Indicates revelation of something or emergence/occurrence of an act through recognition. 听出来，看出来，喝出来，画出来，写出来 我看出来了，这是王老师写的字 我们照的照开洗出来

Question 1146

突然

Answer 1146

tūrán • sudden • abrupt • unexpected ``` 突然=忽然 Turan=huran are similar. But 忽然 cannot be adjetive only adverb, whilst 突然, can be used both ways. hūrán • suddenly • all of a sudden ```

Question 1147

熟

Answer 1147

``` shú • cooked (of food) • ripe (of fruit) • mature (of seeds) • familiar （不太熟；有点儿熟，一点儿熟） • skilled • done ```

Question 1148

解释

Answer 1148

``` jiěshì • explanation • to explain • to interpret • to resolve M: gè [个] ```

Question 1149

邀请

Answer 1149

yāoqǐng • to invite • invitation M: gè [个] 邀请+人(someone) +do something 玛丽邀请全班同学参加的生日一会 应.....邀请 Accept invitation

Question 1150

该.....的邀请

Answer 1150

Accept invitation 该玛丽的邀请，全班同学都去参加他的生日聚会

Question 1151

呆/待

Answer 1151

dāi • stay • delay 你打算在中国呆/待多久？ 你打算在中国呆/待多长时间？

Question 1152

签

Answer 1152

qiān • sign one's name •execute an agreement 签名字 签合同

Question 1153

中外

Answer 1153

``` qiān zhōngwài • Sino-foreign • Chinese-foreign • home and abroad ```

Question 1154

合资

Answer 1154

hézī | • joint venture

Question 1155

合同

Answer 1155

hétong • (business) contract M: gè [个] 合同法

Question 1156

空儿

Answer 1156

kòngr • spare time • free time 我没空儿

Question 1157

1-地址 2-网地址 3-邮件地址

Answer 1157

1-dìzhǐ • address M: gè [个] 2-wǎngzhǐ • website • web address • URL 3-yóujiàndizhi Email

Question 1158

交流

Answer 1158

jiāoliú 1- •communication • interaction • to have social contact (with sb) 2- • to exchange • exchange 交流文化 交流思想

Question 1159

思想

Answer 1159

``` sīxiǎng • thought • thinking • idea • ideology M: gè [个] ```

Question 1160

不久

Answer 1160

``` bùjiǔ • not long (after) • before too long • soon • soon after ``` 我来中国，还听不懂汉语 不久以前，我去过北京 不久以前，我就出国了

Question 1161

开展

Answer 1161

``` kāizhǎn • (begin to) develop • unfold • to start • to launch • to open • to carry out ``` 开展体育云动

Question 1162

继续

Answer 1162

jìxù • to continue • to proceed with • to go on with

Question 1163

一定

Answer 1163

yīdìng 1- • surely • certainly • necessarily 2- •proper;due; fair

Question 1164

只有.....才

Answer 1164

zhǐyǒu ....cai | • only if; provided that

Question 1165

光

Answer 1165

guāng 1-• light • ray M: dào [道] 2- • bright 3- • only • merely 4- • to use up 我吧吃光了 钱被花光了 教室的人已经走光了 我以前学过一年汉语，但是现在我都忘光了

Question 1166

同意

Answer 1166

tóngyì • to agree • to consent • to approve ``` Note: the opposite is 反对 fǎnduì • to fight against • to oppose • to be opposed to • opposition ```

Question 1167

反对

Answer 1167

``` fǎnduì • to fight against • to oppose • to be opposed to • opposition ```

Question 1168

喜欢，肯，能，要，想，可以，会，愿意，应该

Answer 1168

Modal verbs such as 喜欢 xĭhuān like, 想xiăng wish and 应该 yīnggāi ought to are used to express feelings, intentions and obligations. Modal verbs are placed before the main verbs in sentences. For instance, 我 想 吃 中 国 饭 wǒ xiăng chī Zhōngguó fàn I fancy eating some Chinese food The word 想 xiăng fancy, wish in is a modal verb which indicates the speaker’s inclination and intention. When a modal verb is used in a sentence, the aspect particle 了 le for completed actions is not used. A time word (time when) is placed in the sentence to indicate that an action has taken place: 我 以前 想 去中 国 wǒ yĭqián xiăng qù Zhōngguó I wanted go to China in the past. The modal verbs in the following list are the most commonly used. Chinese Pinyin English 要 yào want; ask for; wish; desire 想 xiăng want to; would like to; feel like (something) 应该 yīnggāi should; ought to; must 能 néng can; be able to; be capable of 喜欢 xĭhuān like; love; prefer; enjoy; be fond of 可以 kěiyĭ can; may 会 huì be good at; be skilful in 愿意 yuànyì be willing to 肯 kěn be willing to

Question 1169

落

Answer 1169

``` là • to leave out • to be missing • to leave behind or forget to bring • to lag or fall behind ```

Question 1170

来不及

Answer 1170

láibují •not able to arrive on time • there's not enough time (to do sth) • it's too late (to do sth)

Question 1171

慌

Answer 1171

``` huāng • to get panicky • to lose one's head • (coll.) (after 得) unbearably • terribly ```

Question 1172

遗憾

Answer 1172

``` yíhàn • regret • to regret • to be sorry that •to be ashame ```

Question 1173

临时

Answer 1173

``` línshí • The last minute •at the instant sth happens • temporary • interim • ad hoc ```

Question 1174

平时

Answer 1174

``` línshí • at the instant sth happens • temporary • interim • ad hoc ```

Question 1175

随时

Answer 1175

suíshí • at any time • at all times • at the right time

Question 1176

有一次

Answer 1176

yǒuyīcì • once • once upon a tim

Question 1177

丢

Answer 1177

diū • to lose • to put aside • to throw 我的钱包丢了

Question 1178

不是....是

Answer 1178

Is used to explain a situation. 不是 is used to challenge what the former speaker said, and 是 follows leading to the true reason.

Question 1179

成功

Answer 1179

chénggōng • success • to succeed M: cì [次], gè [个]

Question 1180

失恋

Answer 1180

shīliàn • to lose one's love • to break up (in a romantic relationship) • to feel jilted

Question 1181

建议

Answer 1181

``` jiànyì • to propose • to suggest • to recommend • proposal • suggestion • recommendation M: gè [个], diǎn [点] ```

Question 1182

柜台

Answer 1182

``` guìtái • sales counter • front desk • bar • over the counter ```

Question 1183

聚会

Answer 1183

``` jùhuì • party • gathering • to meet • to get together ```

Question 1184

算是

Answer 1184

A：他喝了很多吗？我觉得他性格很内向。 | B：不少。我觉得他不能算是内向的人。

Question 1185

平时

Answer 1185

píngshí • ordinarily • in normal times • in peacetime 他平时最喜欢吃什么？

Question 1186

1-这些 2-有些

Answer 1186

1-zhèxiē • these 2-yǒuxiē • some • somewhat

Question 1187

不少

Answer 1187

A：在国外生活不容易。你最近遇到什么困难了吗。 | B：我刚来的时候遇到过不少困难，现在已经解决了。

Question 1188

看错

Answer 1188

kàncuò • a mistake • an oversight • an error of judgment

Question 1189

1-不仅 2-不仅如此

Answer 1189

1-bùjǐn • not only (this one) • not just (...) but also 2-bùjǐnrúcǐ • not only that, but ...

Question 1190

约

Answer 1190

``` yuē • to make an appointment • to invite • approximately • pact • treaty • to economize • to restrict • to reduce (a fraction) • concise ```

Question 1191

白天

Answer 1191

``` báitiān • daytime • during the day • day M: gè [个] ```

Question 1192

合适

Answer 1192

``` héshì • suitable • fitting • decent • to fit ```

Question 1193

不及格

Answer 1193

bùjígé | • fail

Question 1194

不了

Answer 1194

bùliǎo (used after a verb plus 个) without end 一天到晚忙个∼ yī tiān dào wǎn máng ge ∼ busy from morning till night 大雨下个∼。 Dàyǔ xià ge ∼. The rain kept pouring down.

Question 1195

来这里之前......

Answer 1195

Before coming here ..... 你学过汉语吗？ 来这里之前上海我没学过汉语 来这里之前我学一点儿 你准备好了吗？ 这里之前我已经准备好了 来这里之前，我从来没听说过这种事情

Question 1196

受不了

Answer 1196

shòubùliǎo • unbearable • unable to endure • can't stand

Question 1197

有的时候

Answer 1197

yǒudeshíhòu • sometimes • at times

Question 1198

有的时候......受不了

Answer 1198

Sometimes(.... )Is unbearable

Question 1199

缆车

Answer 1199

lǎnchē | • cable car

Question 1200

喘气

Answer 1200

chuǎnqì • to breathe deeply • to pant

Question 1201

传奇（人物）

Answer 1201

``` chuánqí （renwu) • legendary (person) • fantasy saga • romance • short stories of the Tang and Song Dynas ```

Question 1202

动

Answer 1202

``` dòng • to use • to act • to move • to change • abbr. for dòng cí [动词], verb ```

Question 1203

到底

Answer 1203

``` dàodǐ • finally • in the end • when all is said and done • after all • to the end • to the last ```

Question 1204

胜利

Answer 1204

shènglì • victory M: gè [个]

Question 1205

加油

Answer 1205

``` jiāyóu • to add oil • to top up with gas • to refuel • to accelerate • abbr. for jiā dà yóu mén [加大油门] • to step on the gas • fig. to make an extra effort • fig. to cheer sb on ```

Question 1206

出汗

Answer 1206

chūhàn • to perspire • to swea

Question 1207

接着

Answer 1207

``` jiēzhe • to catch and hold on • to continue • to go on to do sth • to follow • to carry on • then • after that • subsequently • to proceed • to ensue • in turn • in one's turn ```

Question 1208

危险

Answer 1208

wēixiǎn • danger • dangerous

Question 1209

积极

Answer 1209

``` jījí • active • energetic • vigorous • positive (outlook) • proactive ```

Question 1210

相声

Answer 1210

xiàngsheng

Question 1211

台词

Answer 1211

táicí • an actor's lines • script

Question 1212

联系方式

Answer 1212

liánxìfāngshì | • contact details

Question 1213

拜访

Answer 1213

bàifǎng • to pay a visit • to call on

Question 1214

外地

Answer 1214

wàidì • another place •parts of the country other than where one is • foreign lands

Question 1215

出差

Answer 1215

chūchāi | • to go on an official or business trip

Question 1216

联系

Answer 1216

``` liánxì • connection • contact • relation • to get in touch with • to integrate • to link • to touch ```

Question 1217

号码

Answer 1217

hàomǎ number 电话∼ diànhuà ∼ telephone number

Question 1218

记

Answer 1218

jì 1-to record • to note 记得，记亿 2- to remember

Question 1219

稍

Answer 1219

shāo • somewhat • a little

Question 1220

恐怕

Answer 1220

``` kǒngpà • fear • to dread • I'm afraid that... • perhaps • maybe ```

Question 1221

1-查 2-检查

Answer 1221

``` 1-chá • to research • to check • to investigate • to examine • to refer to • to search ``` ``` 2-jiǎnchá • inspection • to examine • to inspect M: cì [次] ```

Question 1222

课余

Answer 1222

kèyú • after school • extracurricular

Question 1223

不一定

Answer 1223

bùyīdìng • not necessarily • maybe

Question 1224

哪怕

Answer 1224

``` nǎpà • even • even if • even though • no matter how ```

Question 1225

耽误

Answer 1225

``` dānwu • to delay • to hold up • to waste time • to interfere with ```

Question 1226

难道

Answer 1226

nándào •so • don't tell me ... • could it be that...?

Question 1227

自由

Answer 1227

``` zìyóu • freedom • free • liberty M: gè [个]h ```

Question 1228

由

Answer 1228

``` yóu • to follow • from • it is for...to • reason • cause • because of • due to • to • to leave it (to sb) • by (introduces passive verb) ```

Question 1229

车库

Answer 1229

chēkù | • garage

Question 1230

刚......就

Answer 1230

gāngjiù as soon as...

Question 1231

幺

Answer 1231

yāo • youngest •1

Question 1232

（记）下来 | （写）

Answer 1232

xiàlai • to come down • (after verb of motion, indicates motion down and towards us, also fig.) ``` 记下来= take note 写下来= write down ```

Question 1233

1-不如 2-比如

Answer 1233

``` 1-bùrú • not equal to • not as good as • inferior to • it would be better to ``` 2-bǐrú • for example • for instance • such as

Question 1234

念书

Answer 1234

niànshū • to read • to study

Question 1235

你可以上网查一查

Answer 1235

you can browse

Question 1236

费钱

Answer 1236

fèiqián cost a lot; be costly 做广告挺∼。 Zuò guǎnggào tǐng ∼. Advertising costs a good deal of money.

Question 1237

随时

Answer 1237

suíshí • at any time • at all times • at the right time

Question 1238

那倒是

Answer 1238

nàdàoshi • Oh that's true! (interjection of sudden realization) •indicated agreement with other speaker's opinion

Question 1239

有一次

Answer 1239

yǒuyīcì • once • once upon a time

Question 1240

亲朋好友

Answer 1240

qīnpénghǎoyǒu • friends and family • kith and kin

Question 1241

之间

Answer 1241

zhījiān • between • among • inter-

Question 1242

摆龙门阵

Answer 1242

bǎilóngménzhèn • chat • gossip

Question 1243

约

Answer 1243

``` yuē • to make an appointment • to invite • approximately • pact • treaty • to economize • to restrict • to reduce (a fraction) • concise ```

Question 1244

白天

Answer 1244

``` báitiān • daytime • during the day • day M: gè [个] ```

Question 1245

合适

Answer 1245

``` héshì • suitable • fitting • decent • to fit ```

Question 1246

不及格

Answer 1246

bùjígé | • fail

Question 1247

不了

Answer 1247

bùliǎo (used after a verb plus 个) without end 一天到晚忙个∼ yī tiān dào wǎn máng ge ∼ busy from morning till night 大雨下个∼。 Dàyǔ xià ge ∼. The rain kept pouring down.

Question 1248

来这里之前......

Answer 1248

Before coming here ..... 你学过汉语吗？ 来这里之前上海我没学过汉语 来这里之前我学一点儿 你准备好了吗？ 这里之前我已经准备好了 来这里之前，我从来没听说过这种事情

Question 1249

受不了

Answer 1249

shòubùliǎo • unbearable • unable to endure • can't stand

Question 1250

有的时候

Answer 1250

yǒudeshíhòu • sometimes • at times

Question 1251

有的时候......受不了

Answer 1251

Sometimes(.... )Is unbearable

Question 1252

缆车

Answer 1252

lǎnchē | • cable car

Question 1253

喘气

Answer 1253

chuǎnqì • to breathe deeply • to pant

Question 1254

传奇（人物）

Answer 1254

``` chuánqí （renwu) • legendary (person) • fantasy saga • romance • short stories of the Tang and Song Dynas ```

Question 1255

动

Answer 1255

``` dòng • to use • to act • to move • to change • abbr. for dòng cí [动词], verb ```

Question 1256

到底

Answer 1256

``` dàodǐ • finally • in the end • when all is said and done • after all • to the end • to the last ```

Question 1257

胜利

Answer 1257

shènglì • victory M: gè [个]

Question 1258

加油

Answer 1258

``` jiāyóu • to add oil • to top up with gas • to refuel • to accelerate • abbr. for jiā dà yóu mén [加大油门] • to step on the gas • fig. to make an extra effort • fig. to cheer sb on ```

Question 1259

出汗

Answer 1259

chūhàn • to perspire • to swea

Question 1260

接着

Answer 1260

``` jiēzhe • to catch and hold on • to continue • to go on to do sth • to follow • to carry on • then • after that • subsequently • to proceed • to ensue • in turn • in one's turn ```

Question 1261

危险

Answer 1261

wēixiǎn • danger • dangerous

Question 1262

积极

Answer 1262

``` jījí • active • energetic • vigorous • positive (outlook) • proactive ```

Question 1263

相声

Answer 1263

xiàngsheng

Question 1264

台词

Answer 1264

táicí • an actor's lines • script

Question 1265

联系方式

Answer 1265

liánxìfāngshì | • contact details

Question 1266

拜访

Answer 1266

bàifǎng • to pay a visit • to call on

Question 1267

外地

Answer 1267

wàidì • another place •parts of the country other than where one is • foreign lands

Question 1268

出差

Answer 1268

chūchāi | • to go on an official or business trip

Question 1269

联系

Answer 1269

``` liánxì • connection • contact • relation • to get in touch with • to integrate • to link • to touch ```

Question 1270

号码

Answer 1270

hàomǎ number 电话∼ diànhuà ∼ telephone number

Question 1271

记

Answer 1271

jì 1-to record • to note 记得，记亿 2- to remember

Question 1272

稍

Answer 1272

shāo • somewhat • a little

Question 1273

恐怕

Answer 1273

``` kǒngpà • fear • to dread • I'm afraid that... • perhaps • maybe ```

Question 1274

1-查 2-检查

Answer 1274

``` 1-chá • to research • to check • to investigate • to examine • to refer to • to search ``` ``` 2-jiǎnchá • inspection • to examine • to inspect M: cì [次] ```

Question 1275

课余

Answer 1275

kèyú • after school • extracurricular

Question 1276

不一定

Answer 1276

bùyīdìng • not necessarily • maybe

Question 1277

哪怕

Answer 1277

``` nǎpà • even • even if • even though • no matter how ```

Question 1278

耽误

Answer 1278

``` dānwu • to delay • to hold up • to waste time • to interfere with ```

Question 1279

难道

Answer 1279

nándào •so • don't tell me ... • could it be that...?

Question 1280

自由

Answer 1280

``` zìyóu • freedom • free • liberty M: gè [个]h ```

Question 1281

由

Answer 1281

``` yóu • to follow • from • it is for...to • reason • cause • because of • due to • to • to leave it (to sb) • by (introduces passive verb) ```

Question 1282

车库

Answer 1282

chēkù | • garage

Question 1283

刚......就

Answer 1283

gāngjiù as soon as...

Question 1284

幺

Answer 1284

yāo • youngest •1

Question 1285

（记）下来 | （写）

Answer 1285

xiàlai • to come down • (after verb of motion, indicates motion down and towards us, also fig.) ``` 记下来= take note 写下来= write down ```

Question 1286

1-不如 2-比如

Answer 1286

``` 1-bùrú • not equal to • not as good as • inferior to • it would be better to ``` 2-bǐrú • for example • for instance • such as

Question 1287

念书

Answer 1287

niànshū • to read • to study

Question 1288

你可以上网查一查

Answer 1288

you can browse

Question 1289

费钱

Answer 1289

fèiqián cost a lot; be costly 做广告挺∼。 Zuò guǎnggào tǐng ∼. Advertising costs a good deal of money.

Question 1290

随时

Answer 1290

suíshí • at any time • at all times • at the right time

Question 1291

那倒是

Answer 1291

nàdàoshi • Oh that's true! (interjection of sudden realization) •indicated agreement with other speaker's opinion

Question 1292

有一次

Answer 1292

yǒuyīcì • once • once upon a time

Question 1293

亲朋好友

Answer 1293

qīnpénghǎoyǒu • friends and family • kith and kin

Question 1294

之间

Answer 1294

zhījiān • between • among • inter-

Question 1295

摆龙门阵

Answer 1295

bǎilóngménzhèn • chat • gossip

Question 1296

动作（片）

Answer 1296

``` dòngzuò（piàn） •movement; motion 武打动作 • action movie M: bù [部] ```

Question 1297

看错

Answer 1297

kàncuò • a mistake • an oversight • an error of judgment

Question 1298

节省

Answer 1298

jiéshěng economize; save; use sparingly; cut down on ∼时间 ∼ shíjiān save time ∼篇幅 ∼ piānfu save space ∼人力物力 ∼ rénlì wùlì use manpower and material resources sparingly

Question 1299

大有

Answer 1299

dàyǒu ① there is much ∼区别。 ∼qūbié. There is a great difference ∼希望。 ∼xīwàng. There is great promise for the future. ② (formal) abundance ∼之年 ∼zhīnián a year of abundance

Question 1300

好处

Answer 1300

``` hǎochu • benefit • advantage • gain • profit • also pronounced [hǎo chù] M: gè [个] ```

Question 1301

就是

Answer 1301

``` jiùshì • (emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated) • precisely • exactly • even • if • just like • in the same way as ```

Question 1302

就是说

Answer 1302

jiùshìshuō • in other words • that is

Question 1303

为了

Answer 1303

wèile • in order to • for the purpose of • so as to

Question 1304

礼品

Answer 1304

lǐpǐn

Question 1305

脏

Answer 1305

1-zāng dirty; filthy ∼衣服 ∼ yīfu dirty (or soiled) clothes; dirty linen ∼水 ∼shuǐ filthy water; slops; sewage 别把桌布弄∼了。 Bié bǎ zhuōbù nòng ∼ le. Don't dirty the tablecloth. 2-zàng internal organs of the body, usu. referring to the heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys; viscera 心脏 xīnzàng

Question 1306

改

Answer 1306

``` gǎi • to change • to alter • to transform • to correct ```

Question 1307

实在

Answer 1307

1-shízài ① true; real; honest; dependable ∼的本事 ∼ de běnshi real ability 心眼儿∼ xīnyǎnr ∼ honest; trustworthy 他这个人可∼了。 Tā zhège rén kě ∼ le. He is an honest and truly dependable man. ② {adverb} indeed; really; honestly ∼太好了。 ∼ tài hǎo le. Very good indeed. 我∼不知道。 Wǒ ∼ bù zhīdao. Honestly I don't know. ∼抱歉! ∼ bàoqiàn! I'm really sorry! ③ {adverb} in fact; as a matter of fact 他装懂, ∼并没懂。 Tā zhuāng dǒng, ∼ bìng méi dǒng. He pretends to understand, but as a matter of fact he doesn't. 2-shízai (dialect) (of work) well-done; done carefully 工作做得很∼! Gōngzuò zuò de hěn ∼! The work is well-done.

Question 1308

有时候

Answer 1308

yǒushíhou | sometimes

Question 1309

限制

Answer 1309

xiànzhì ① place (or impose) restrictions on; restrict; limit; confine ∼数量 ∼ shùliàng limit to a number or amount ∼发言时间 ∼ fāyán shíjiān restrict (or limit) the time allowed for a speaker ∼在必要的范围内 ∼ zài bìyào de fànwéi nèi confine sth. within necessary limits 文章的字数不加∼。 Wénzhāng de zì shù bù jiā ∼. There is no restriction on the length of the article. ② restriction; limit; confinement 年龄∼ Niánlíng ∼ age limit 受健康状况的∼ shòu jiànkāng zhuàngkuàng de ∼ be handicapped by one's poor health 有一定的∼ yǒu yīdìng de ∼ have specified restrictions

Question 1310

由于

Answer 1310

yóuyú ① {preposition} owing to; thanks to; as a result of; due to; in virtue of ∼健康关系 ∼ jiànkāng guānxi on health grounds ∼各种原因 ∼ gèzhǒng yuányīn for various reasons ∼同志们的共同努力, 工作进行得很顺利。 ∼ tóngzhì men de gòngtóng nǔlì, gōngzuò jìnxíng de hěn shùnlì. Owing to the concerted efforts of the comrades, work is going on smoothly. ② {conjunction} because; since ∼各人的观点不同, 我们没有能够取得一致意见。 ∼ gèrén de guāndiǎn bùtóng, wǒmen méiyǒu nénggòu qǔdé yīzhì yìjian. Since our points of view differ, we can't reach an agreement.

Question 1311

主要

Answer 1311

``` zhǔyào • main • principal • major • primary ``` 这主要是因为坐飞机什么也看不到，飞机上空间很小，活动不方便，乘客之间很小交谈。

Question 1312

哪怕

Answer 1312

``` nǎpà • even • even if • even though • no matter how ```

Question 1313

对

Answer 1313

{preposition} with regard to; concerning; to ∼敌狠, ∼己和 ∼dí hěn, ∼ jǐ hé ruthless to the enemy, kind to one's comrades ∼这个问题的不同意见 ∼ zhège wèntí de bùtóng yìjian different views on this question

Question 1314

1-发现 2-发生 3-发展

Answer 1314

1-fāxiàn • to find • to discover ``` 2-fāshēng • to happen • to occur • to take place • to break out ``` ``` 3-fāzhǎn • development • growth • to develop • to grow • to expand ```

Question 1315

故意

Answer 1315

gùyì • deliberately • on purpose

Question 1316

满

Answer 1316

``` mǎn • to fill • full • filled • packed • fully • completely • quite • to reach the limit • to satisfy • satisfied • contented ```

Question 1317

影响

Answer 1317

``` yǐngxiǎng • an influence • an effect • to influence • to affect (usually adversely) • to disturb M: gǔ [股] ```

Question 1318

估计

Answer 1318

gūjì • to estimate • to reckon M: gè [个]

Question 1319

乡

Answer 1319

``` xiāng • country or countryside • native place • home village or town • township (PRC administrative unit) ```

Question 1320

只好

Answer 1320

zhǐhǎo {adverb} have to; be forced to ∼作罢 ∼ zuòbà be forced to give up 银行不给我们贷款, 我们∼另想办法。 Yínháng bù gěi wǒmen dàikuǎn, wǒmen ∼ lìng xiǎng bànfǎ. As the bank refused to grant us a loan, we could not but seek other means. 末班车过去了, 我们∼走回家。 Mòbānchē guòqu le, wǒmen ∼ zǒu huíjiā. As the last bus had gone, we had to walk home. 十点钟他还不来, ∼我一个人先去了。 Shí diǎn zhōng tā hái bù lái, ∼ wǒ yī ge rén xiān qù le. By ten o'clock he still hadn't turned up, so I had to go by myself.

Question 1321

没什么

Answer 1321

``` méishénme • variant of 没什么, nothing • it doesn't matter • it's nothing • never mind ```

Question 1322

自信/自信心

Answer 1322

zìxìn • to have confidence in oneself • self-confidence zìxìn • to have confidence in oneself • self-confidence

Question 1323

起来

Answer 1323

qilai • (after a verb, indicates beginning or completeness) Negative: verb+不起来 笑起来，听起来，看起来，爬起来，跑起来，学起来，开展起来，下起来

Question 1324

想起来

Answer 1324

xiǎngqilai • to remember • to recall Negative:想不起来

Question 1325

出来

Answer 1325

``` verb+出来 chūlái • to come out • to emerge •indicating the emergence or revelation of so,etching through recognition or an act. ``` 听出来，看出来，喝出来，洗出来，画出来，写出来 Negative: verb+出来

Question 1326

想出来

Answer 1326

xiǎng·chū·lái think out; think up 这主意是谁∼的？ Zhè zhǔyi shì shuí ∼ de？ Whose idea was this? 办法我是∼了, 就是不知道行不行。 Bànfǎ wǒ shì ∼ le, jiùshì bù zhīdao xíng bùxíng. I've thought out (or up) a plan, but I'm not sure whether it will work

Question 1327

下去

Answer 1327

verb+下去 xià·qù (used as a complement to a verb)： indicating something one is doing will continue 学下去，说下去，读下去，干下去，住下去

Question 1328

下来

Answer 1328

xià·lái Indicating something is recorder or an act continued from the past to the present 记下来，写下来，照下来，画下来，坚持下来 Negative: 没有+verb下来

Question 1329

1-照相 2-拍照

Answer 1329

1-zhàoxiàng • to take a photograph 2-pāizhào • to take a picture

Question 1330

在一次

Answer 1330

zaiyīcì 在一次会上 During a meeting

Question 1331

念

Answer 1331

``` niàn • to read • to study (a degree course) • to read aloud • to miss (sb) • idea • remembrance •twenty (banker's anti-fraud numeral corresponding to 廿, 20) ```

Question 1332

周日/周天/星期天

Answer 1332

zhōurì/zhōutiān/xīngqītiān • • Sunday • diurnal

Question 1333

食欲

Answer 1333

shíyù | • appetite

Question 1334

劲

Answer 1334

``` jìn • strength • energy • enthusiasm • spirit • mood • expression • interest M: bǎ [把] ``` syn：力气

Question 1335

头晕

Answer 1335

tóuyūn | • dizzy

Question 1336

要

Answer 1336

Beside the normal use: want, desire, request it also means shall; will; be going to ∼下雨了。 ∼ xià yǔ le. It's going to rain. 天∼黑了, 快走吧。 Tiān ∼ hēi le, kuài zǒu ba. It's getting dark. Let's hurry up! 他快∼回来了。 Tā kuài∼ huílai le. He will soon be back. 会议∼到月底才能结束。 Huìyì ∼ dào yuèdǐ cái néng jiéshù. The conference will not end till the end of the month.

Question 1337

小心！病从口入

Answer 1337

Be careful! Illness comes from what you eat

Question 1338

倒

Answer 1338

dào ``` 1- • to place upside down • to invert • to pour • to throw out • to move backwards ``` ``` 2- • however • actually • as a matter of fact • contrary to expectation ``` 吃东西倒不是大问题，主要是晚上睡得少

Question 1339

常见病

Answer 1339

chángjiànbìng | common disease; common ailment

Question 1340

正常

Answer 1340

zhèngcháng • regular • normal • ordinary

Question 1341

作想

Answer 1341

zuòxiǎng | (dialect) think over; consider

Question 1342

意见

Answer 1342

``` yìjiàn • idea • opinion • suggestion • objection • complaint M: diǎn [点], tiáo [条] ```

Question 1343

签证

Answer 1343

qiānzhèng ① visa; visé 入(出)境∼ rù (chū) jìng ∼ entry (exit) visa 过境∼ guòjìng ∼ transit visa 一次有效出入境∼ yī cì yǒuxiào chū-rùjìng ∼ entry-exit visa valid for a single journey 多次往返有效的出入境∼ duōcì wǎng-fǎn yǒuxiào de chū-rùjìng ∼ multiple entry-exit visa 团体∼ tuántǐ ∼ group visa 互免∼ hù miǎn ∼ mutual exemption of visas ② grant a visa ∼机关 ∼ jīguān visa office

Question 1344

大使馆

Answer 1344

dàshǐguǎn | embassy

Question 1345

领事馆

Answer 1345

lǐngshìguǎn | consulate

Question 1346

除了

Answer 1346

``` chúle • besides • apart from (... also...) • in addition to • except (for) ```

Question 1347

利用

Answer 1347

``` lìyòng • to exploit • to make use of • to use • to take advantage of • to utilize ```

Question 1348

便宜

Answer 1348

biànyí | • convenient

Question 1349

交通

Answer 1349

``` jiāotōng • to be connected • traffic • transportation • communications • liaison ```

Question 1350

开展

Answer 1350

``` kāizhǎn • (begin to) develop • unfold • to start • to launch ``` 开展业务

Question 1351

业务

Answer 1351

``` yèwù • business • professional work • service M: xiàng [项] ```

Question 1352

既

Answer 1352

jì • already • since • both... (and...) 菊花既是药也是茶 juhua Chrysanthemum

Question 1353

从来

Answer 1353

cónglái 1- • always • at all times syn：总是 2- • never (if used in negative sentence)

Question 1354

准时

Answer 1354

zhǔnshí • on time • punctual • on schedule

Question 1355

戴上

Answer 1355

dàishang | • to put on (hat etc)

Question 1356

为了

Answer 1356

wèile • in order to • for the purpose of • so as to

Question 1357

压力

Answer 1357

wèile • in order to • for the purpose of • so as to

Question 1358

度过

Answer 1358

``` dùguò • to pass • to spend (time) • to survive • to get through ```

Question 1359

游戏

Answer 1359

yóuxì

Question 1360

起居

Answer 1360

qǐjū • everyday life • regular pattern of life

Question 1361

规律

Answer 1361

``` guīlǜ • rule (e.g. of science) • law of behavior • regular pattern • rhythm • discipline ```

Question 1362

作想

Answer 1362

zuòxiǎng | (dialect) think over; consider

Question 1363

别提了

Answer 1363

biétíle • say no more • don't bring it up • drop the subject

Question 1364

倒霉

Answer 1364

dǎoméi • to have bad luck • to be out of luck

Question 1365

不和没

Answer 1365

1-不 can be used to negate habitual actions, to express what you just aren't in the habit of doing, such as eating meat, or watching TV, or drinking alcohol Subject + 不 + Verb + Object ``` 我 不 吃 肉。 I don't eat meat. 我 不 看 电视。 I don't watch TV. 我 不 喝 酒。 I don't drink alcohol. 我 奶奶 不 用 手机。 My grandma doesn't use a cellphone. ``` 2-不 is for negating in the present and future ``` 我 今天 晚上 不 吃 饭。 I haven't eaten tonight. 我 今天 晚上 不 想 吃 饭。 Tonight I don't want to eat. 他 不 去 公园。 He's not going to the park. ``` 3-不 is normally used with adjectives. When it comes to a simple negation of an adjective (e.g. "not Adj"), use 不. 不 + Adj ``` 面包 不 好吃。 Bread is not good to eat. 超市 不 远。 The supermarket is not far away. 今天 不 冷。 Today it isn't cold. ``` 4-不 can also be used to form tag questions. (Somehow like English ok?) 我们 去 吃饭，好 不 好 ？ Let's go eat, is that OK? 你 是 我的 同学，对 不 对 ？ You are my classmate, right? 5- 不 is used almost exclusively with some verbs Psychological verbs (认识，知道),是，在 1-没 and 没有 can both be used to negate actions that occurred in the past, or to say that something has not happened yet. Subject + 没(有) + Verb + Object ``` 他 没有 打 电话 给 我。 He did not give me a call. 他 没有 上课。 He did not go to class. 我 昨天 没 喝 葡萄酒。 I did not drink wine yesterday. ``` 2-没 can be used to negate the verb 有 ("to have") to mean "do not have." You can only use 没 to convey this meaning. It is grammatically incorrect to use 不 to negate 有. Subject + 没有 + Object 我 没有 钱。 我 没 办法 (我 没有 办法). I don't have a way. 3-没 is used to make comparisons 没 or 没有 can be used to make simple comparisons meaning "not as... as": Noun 1 + 没有 + Noun 2 + Adjective 我 的 钱 没有 他 的 钱 多。(Literally: "My money does not have his money many.") My money isn't as much as his. 你 没有 我 高兴。 You are not as happy as me. (Literally: you do not have my happiness.)

Question 1366

既

Answer 1366

jì • already • since • both... (and...) 苹果既是甜也是健康

Question 1367

健康

Answer 1367

jiànkāng • health • healthy

Question 1368

根据

Answer 1368

``` gēnjù • according to • based on • basis • foundation M: gè [个] ``` 是啊，但是要根据自己的身体需要去选择不同的花茶。 Yes, but according to your own body you need to choose different tea leaves.

Question 1369

选择

Answer 1369

``` xuǎnzé • to select • to pick • choice • option ``` 选择题 multiple-choice question

Question 1370

本身

Answer 1370

běnshēn itself; in itself 广交会∼标志着我国对外贸易的发展。 Guǎngjiāohuì ∼ biāozhì zhe wǒguó duìwài màoyì de fāzhǎn. The Guangzhou Trade Fair is in itself a symbol of the growth of China's foreign trade.

Question 1371

影响

Answer 1371

``` yǐngxiǎng • an influence • an effect • to influence • to affect (usually adversely) • to disturb M: gǔ [股] ``` 看来，喝饮料和吃东西也会影响我们的身体健康 So it's seems that what one drinks and eats affects our health.

Question 1372

看来

Answer 1372

kànlai • apparently • it seems that

Question 1373

到处

Answer 1373

dàochù | • everywhere

Question 1374

夫人 （太太，老婆）

Answer 1374

Fūren, taitai,laopo | • wife

Question 1375

厌

Answer 1375

yàn ① be disgusted with; detest 厌弃 yànqì ② be fed up with; be bored with; be tired of 看∼了 kàn ∼ le have seen more than enough of sth. 吃∼了 chī ∼ le be sick of eating sth. ③ be satisfied 贪得无厌 tān dé wú yàn

Question 1376

百听不厌

Answer 1376

baitingbuyan Never tired of hearing something 我几乎天天听的歌。虽然有些歌厅多了点儿腻，但是大多数还是白听不厌 这部电影太经典了，让人百看不厌。

Question 1377

经典

Answer 1377

jīngdiǎn • the classics • scriptures • classical

Question 1378

大多数

Answer 1378

dàduōshù | • (great) majority

Question 1379

几乎

Answer 1379

jīhū • almost • nearly • practically 几乎不 jīhūbù • hardly • seems not

Question 1380

半斤八两

Answer 1380

bànjīnbāliǎng • not much to choose between the two •almost the same (in bad way) • tweedledum and tweedledee

Question 1381

按理说

Answer 1381

ànlǐshuō • it is reasonable to say that... •in fact should have ...

Question 1382

八字还没一撇

Answer 1382

bā zì hái méi yī piěr there's not even the first stroke of the character 八-things aren't even starting to take shape yet; there's not the slightest sign of success yet 你的喜事准备得怎么样了？——∼呢。 Nǐ de xǐshì zhǔnbèi de zěnmeyàng le？ —— ∼ ne. How are the wedding preparations going?---Oh, we haven't even got off the ground yet.

Question 1383

情况

Answer 1383

``` qíngkuàng • circumstances • state of affairs • situation M: gè [个], zhǒng [种] ```

Question 1384

苦

Answer 1384

``` kǔ • bitter • hardship • pain • to suffer • to bring suffering to • painstakingly ```

Question 1385

线索

Answer 1385

xiànsuǒ • trail • clues • thread (of a story)

Question 1386

接续

Answer 1386

jiēxù • to follow • to continue

Question 1387

纠正

Answer 1387

jiūzhèng • to correct • to make right

Question 1388

有利

Answer 1388

yǒulì • advantageous • to have advantages • favorable 有利：运动有利身体健康 不利于：吸烟不利于身体健康

Question 1389

倒是

Answer 1389

``` dàoshi • contrary to what one might expect • actually • contrariwise • why don't you ```

Question 1390

看来

Answer 1390

kànlai • apparently • it seems that 看样子：yàngzi • appearance 看起来：

Question 1391

AA制

Answer 1391

A'Azhì | • to split the bill

Question 1392

请客

Answer 1392

qǐngkè • to give a dinner party • to entertain guests • to invite to dinner

Question 1393

蔬菜 素材

Answer 1393

shūcài • vegetables • produce M: zhǒng [种] 素材

Question 1394

蔬菜跟肉菜比，我更喜欢肉菜

Answer 1394

A跟B比...... Compare structure

Question 1395

特点

Answer 1395

``` tèdiǎn • characteristic (feature) • trait • feature M: gè [个] ```

Question 1396

口味

Answer 1396

kǒuwèi • a person's preferences • tastes (in food) • flavor

Question 1397

1-声音 2-响声 3-音响

Answer 1397

1-shēngyīn • voice • sound M: gè [个] 2-xiǎngshēng • noise 3-yīnxiǎng • speakers or speaker (electronic) • acoustics • sound field (in a room or theater)

Question 1398

1-居然 2-惊喜

Answer 1398

1-jūrán • unexpectedly • to one's surprise • go so far as to 2-jīngxǐ • to be pleasantly surprised

Question 1399

仔细

Answer 1399

zǐxì (use for small actions like reading,writing,) ① careful; attentive ∼分析 ∼ fēnxi analyse carefully ∼地研究文件 ∼ de yánjiū wénjiàn pore over a document 上课∼听讲 shàngkè ∼ tīng jiǎng listen attentively in class 她做事很∼。 Tā zuò shì hěn ∼. She's very careful in everything she does. ② be careful; look out 路很滑, ∼点儿。 Lù hěn huá, ∼ diǎnr. Watch your step! The road is very slippery.

Question 1400

为了

Answer 1400

wèile • in order to • for the purpose of • so as to

Question 1401

压力

Answer 1401

wèile • in order to • for the purpose of • so as to

Question 1402

度过

Answer 1402

``` dùguò • to pass • to spend (time) • to survive • to get through ```

Question 1403

游戏

Answer 1403

yóuxì

Question 1404

起居

Answer 1404

qǐjū • everyday life • regular pattern of life

Question 1405

规律

Answer 1405

``` guīlǜ • rule (e.g. of science) • law of behavior • regular pattern • rhythm • discipline ```

Question 1406

作想

Answer 1406

zuòxiǎng | (dialect) think over; consider

Question 1407

别提了

Answer 1407

biétíle • say no more • don't bring it up • drop the subject

Question 1408

倒霉

Answer 1408

dǎoméi • to have bad luck • to be out of luck

Question 1409

不和没

Answer 1409

1-不 can be used to negate habitual actions, to express what you just aren't in the habit of doing, such as eating meat, or watching TV, or drinking alcohol Subject + 不 + Verb + Object ``` 我 不 吃 肉。 I don't eat meat. 我 不 看 电视。 I don't watch TV. 我 不 喝 酒。 I don't drink alcohol. 我 奶奶 不 用 手机。 My grandma doesn't use a cellphone. ``` 2-不 is for negating in the present and future ``` 我 今天 晚上 不 吃 饭。 I haven't eaten tonight. 我 今天 晚上 不 想 吃 饭。 Tonight I don't want to eat. 他 不 去 公园。 He's not going to the park. ``` 3-不 is normally used with adjectives. When it comes to a simple negation of an adjective (e.g. "not Adj"), use 不. 不 + Adj ``` 面包 不 好吃。 Bread is not good to eat. 超市 不 远。 The supermarket is not far away. 今天 不 冷。 Today it isn't cold. ``` 4-不 can also be used to form tag questions. (Somehow like English ok?) 我们 去 吃饭，好 不 好 ？ Let's go eat, is that OK? 你 是 我的 同学，对 不 对 ？ You are my classmate, right? 5- 不 is used almost exclusively with some verbs Psychological verbs (认识，知道),是，在 1-没 and 没有 can both be used to negate actions that occurred in the past, or to say that something has not happened yet. Subject + 没(有) + Verb + Object ``` 他 没有 打 电话 给 我。 He did not give me a call. 他 没有 上课。 He did not go to class. 我 昨天 没 喝 葡萄酒。 I did not drink wine yesterday. ``` 2-没 can be used to negate the verb 有 ("to have") to mean "do not have." You can only use 没 to convey this meaning. It is grammatically incorrect to use 不 to negate 有. Subject + 没有 + Object 我 没有 钱。 我 没 办法 (我 没有 办法). I don't have a way. 3-没 is used to make comparisons 没 or 没有 can be used to make simple comparisons meaning "not as... as": Noun 1 + 没有 + Noun 2 + Adjective 我 的 钱 没有 他 的 钱 多。(Literally: "My money does not have his money many.") My money isn't as much as his. 你 没有 我 高兴。 You are not as happy as me. (Literally: you do not have my happiness.)

Question 1410

既

Answer 1410

jì • already • since • both... (and...) 苹果既是甜也是健康

Question 1411

健康

Answer 1411

jiànkāng • health • healthy

Question 1412

根据

Answer 1412

``` gēnjù • according to • based on • basis • foundation M: gè [个] ``` 是啊，但是要根据自己的身体需要去选择不同的花茶。 Yes, but according to your own body you need to choose different tea leaves.

Question 1413

选择

Answer 1413

``` xuǎnzé • to select • to pick • choice • option ``` 选择题 multiple-choice question

Question 1414

本身

Answer 1414

běnshēn itself; in itself 广交会∼标志着我国对外贸易的发展。 Guǎngjiāohuì ∼ biāozhì zhe wǒguó duìwài màoyì de fāzhǎn. The Guangzhou Trade Fair is in itself a symbol of the growth of China's foreign trade.

Question 1415

影响

Answer 1415

``` yǐngxiǎng • an influence • an effect • to influence • to affect (usually adversely) • to disturb M: gǔ [股] ``` 看来，喝饮料和吃东西也会影响我们的身体健康 So it's seems that what one drinks and eats affects our health.

Question 1416

看来

Answer 1416

kànlai • apparently • it seems that

Question 1417

到处

Answer 1417

dàochù | • everywhere

Question 1418

夫人 （太太，老婆）

Answer 1418

Fūren, taitai,laopo | • wife

Question 1419

厌

Answer 1419

yàn ① be disgusted with; detest 厌弃 yànqì ② be fed up with; be bored with; be tired of 看∼了 kàn ∼ le have seen more than enough of sth. 吃∼了 chī ∼ le be sick of eating sth. ③ be satisfied 贪得无厌 tān dé wú yàn

Question 1420

百听不厌

Answer 1420

baitingbuyan Never tired of hearing something 我几乎天天听的歌。虽然有些歌厅多了点儿腻，但是大多数还是白听不厌 这部电影太经典了，让人百看不厌。

Question 1421

经典

Answer 1421

jīngdiǎn • the classics • scriptures • classical

Question 1422

大多数

Answer 1422

dàduōshù | • (great) majority

Question 1423

几乎

Answer 1423

jīhū • almost • nearly • practically 几乎不 jīhūbù • hardly • seems not

Question 1424

半斤八两

Answer 1424

bànjīnbāliǎng • not much to choose between the two •almost the same (in bad way) • tweedledum and tweedledee

Question 1425

按理说

Answer 1425

ànlǐshuō • it is reasonable to say that... •in fact should have ...

Question 1426

八字还没一撇

Answer 1426

bā zì hái méi yī piěr there's not even the first stroke of the character 八-things aren't even starting to take shape yet; there's not the slightest sign of success yet 你的喜事准备得怎么样了？——∼呢。 Nǐ de xǐshì zhǔnbèi de zěnmeyàng le？ —— ∼ ne. How are the wedding preparations going?---Oh, we haven't even got off the ground yet.

Question 1427

情况

Answer 1427

``` qíngkuàng • circumstances • state of affairs • situation M: gè [个], zhǒng [种] ```

Question 1428

苦

Answer 1428

``` kǔ • bitter • hardship • pain • to suffer • to bring suffering to • painstakingly ```

Question 1429

线索

Answer 1429

xiànsuǒ • trail • clues • thread (of a story)

Question 1430

接续

Answer 1430

jiēxù • to follow • to continue

Question 1431

纠正

Answer 1431

jiūzhèng • to correct • to make right

Question 1432

有利

Answer 1432

yǒulì • advantageous • to have advantages • favorable 有利：运动有利身体健康 不利于：吸烟不利于身体健康

Question 1433

倒是

Answer 1433

``` dàoshi • contrary to what one might expect • actually • contrariwise • why don't you ```

Question 1434

看来

Answer 1434

kànlai • apparently • it seems that 看样子：yàngzi • appearance 看起来：

Question 1435

AA制

Answer 1435

A'Azhì | • to split the bill

Question 1436

请客

Answer 1436

qǐngkè • to give a dinner party • to entertain guests • to invite to dinner

Question 1437

蔬菜 素材

Answer 1437

shūcài • vegetables • produce M: zhǒng [种] 素材

Question 1438

蔬菜跟肉菜比，我更喜欢肉菜

Answer 1438

A跟B比...... Compare structure

Question 1439

特点

Answer 1439

``` tèdiǎn • characteristic (feature) • trait • feature M: gè [个] ```

Question 1440

口味

Answer 1440

kǒuwèi • a person's preferences • tastes (in food) • flavor

Question 1441

1-声音 2-响声 3-音响

Answer 1441

1-shēngyīn • voice • sound M: gè [个] 2-xiǎngshēng • noise 3-yīnxiǎng • speakers or speaker (electronic) • acoustics • sound field (in a room or theater)

Question 1442

1-居然 2-惊喜

Answer 1442

1-jūrán • unexpectedly • to one's surprise • go so far as to 2-jīngxǐ • to be pleasantly surprised

Question 1443

仔细

Answer 1443

zǐxì (use for small actions like reading,writing,) ① careful; attentive ∼分析 ∼ fēnxi analyse carefully ∼地研究文件 ∼ de yánjiū wénjiàn pore over a document 上课∼听讲 shàngkè ∼ tīng jiǎng listen attentively in class 她做事很∼。 Tā zuò shì hěn ∼. She's very careful in everything she does. ② be careful; look out 路很滑, ∼点儿。 Lù hěn huá, ∼ diǎnr. Watch your step! The road is very slippery.

Question 1444

举行

Answer 1444

jǔxíng | • to hold (a meeting, ceremony etc)

Question 1445

1-取回 2-取

Answer 1445

qǔhuí • to retrieve 取回来 我没有把照相机取回来 ``` 2-qǔ • to take • to get • to choose • to fetch ```

Question 1446

不但

Answer 1446

bùdàn | • not only (... but also...)

Question 1447

照顾

Answer 1447

``` zhàogu • to take care of • to show consideration • to attend to • to look after ```

Question 1448

抓住

Answer 1448

``` zhuāzhu • to grab • to catch • to arrest • to snatch • to scratch ```

Question 1449

明亮

Answer 1449

míngliàng | • brightness

Question 1450

立刻

Answer 1450

``` lìkè • forthwith • immediate • prompt • promptly • straightway • thereupon • at once ```

Question 1451

有用

Answer 1451

yǒuyòng | • useful

Question 1452

留下

Answer 1452

``` liúxià • to leave behind • to stay behind • to remain • to keep • not to let (sb) go ```

Question 1453

太阳

Answer 1453

tàiyáng

Question 1454

来得及 来不及

Answer 1454

láidejí • there's still time • able to do sth in time

Question 1455

退休 退休金

Answer 1455

tuìxiū • to retire • retirement (from work) tuìxiūjīn • retirement pay • pension

Question 1456

发达

Answer 1456

fādá • developed (country etc) • flourishing • to develop

Question 1457

项目

Answer 1457

``` xiàngmù • item • project • sports event M: gè [个] ```

Question 1458

终

Answer 1458

zhōng • end • finish

Question 1459

半途而废

Answer 1459

bàntú'érfèi | • to give up halfway (idiom); leave sth unfinished

Question 1460

废

Answer 1460

``` fèi • to abolish • to abandon • to abrogate • to discard • to depose • to oust • crippled • abandoned • waste ```

Question 1461

而

Answer 1461

``` ér • and • as well as • and so • but (not) • yet (not) • (indicates causal relation) • (indicates change of state) • (indicates contrast) ```

Question 1462

把听不厌

Answer 1462

bǎitīngbùyàn | • worth hearing a hundred times

Question 1463

厌

Answer 1463

yàn ① be disgusted with; detest 厌弃 yànqì ② be fed up with; be bored with; be tired of 看∼了 kàn ∼ le have seen more than enough of sth. 吃∼了 chī ∼ le be sick of eating sth. ③ be satisfied 贪得无厌 tān dé wú yàn

Question 1464

几乎

Answer 1464

jīhū • almost • nearly • practically

Question 1465

大多数

Answer 1465

dàduōshù | • (great) majority

Question 1466

经

Answer 1466

``` jīng • classics • sacred book • scripture • to pass through • to undergo • warp • longitude • abbr. for economics jīng jì [经济] ```

Question 1467

经典

Answer 1467

jīngdiǎn • the classics • scriptures • classical

Question 1468

好不到哪儿去

Answer 1468

Not going anywhere/not reached anywhere Used to express something is not going well. A：他的水平到底怎么样啊？ B：跟我水平半斤八两吧。好不到哪儿去

Question 1469

比上不足，比下有余

Answer 1469

bǐshàngbùzúbǐxiàyǒuyú • fall short of the best but be better than the worst • can pass muster

Question 1470

有余

Answer 1470

yǒuyú • to have an abundance 余= surplus

Question 1471

经济

Answer 1471

jīngjì • economy • economic

Question 1472

业绩

Answer 1472

``` yèjì • performance • track record • outstanding achievement • great feat • yield (of investment) • growth • performance (i.e. company profits) • sales ```

Question 1473

业

Answer 1473

``` yè • line of business • industry • occupation • job • employment • school studies • enterprise • property • (Buddhism) karma • deed • to engage in • already ```

Question 1474

笑容

Answer 1474

xiàoróng • smile • smiling expression M: fù [副]

Question 1475

调查

Answer 1475

``` diàochá • investigation • inquiry • to investigate • to survey • survey • (opinion) poll ```

Question 1476

检查

Answer 1476

``` jiǎnchá • inspection • to examine • to inspect M: cì [次] ```

Question 1477

发达

Answer 1477

fādá • developed (country etc) • flourishing • to develop

Question 1478

发展

Answer 1478

``` fāzhǎn • development • growth • to develop • to grow • to expand ```

Question 1479

使用

Answer 1479

``` shǐyòng • to use • to employ • to apply • to make use of ```

Question 1480

收拾

Answer 1480

``` shōushi • to put in order • to tidy up • to pack • to repair • to punish (colloquial) • to manage ```

Question 1481

活儿

Answer 1481

huór • work • (lots of) things to do

Question 1482

提前

Answer 1482

tíqián • to shift to an earlier date • to do sth ahead of time • in advance

Question 1483

支持

Answer 1483

``` zhīchí • to be in favor of • to support • to back • support • backing • to stand by M: gè [个] ```

Question 1484

解决

Answer 1484

``` jiějué • to settle (a dispute) • to resolve • to solve • to dispose of • to dispatch ```

Question 1485

负责

Answer 1485

``` fùzé • to be in charge of • to take responsibility for • to be to blame • conscientious ```

Question 1486

拆

Answer 1486

chāi ① tear open; take apart ∼信 ∼xìn open a letter ∼机器 ∼ jīqì disassemble a machine; take a machine apart; strip a machine 把这个组∼了。 Bǎ zhège zǔ ∼ le. Break up the group. ② pull down; dismantle ∼房子 ∼ fángzi pull down a house ∼桥 ∼ qiáo dismantle a bridge ∼帐篷 ∼ zhàngpeng strike a ten

Question 1487

附近

Answer 1487

``` fùjìn • (in the) vicinity • nearby • neighboring • next to ```

Question 1488

正确

Answer 1488

zhèngquè ✅ • correct • proper

Question 1489

广告

Answer 1489

``` guǎnggào • to advertise • a commercial • advertisement M: xiàng [项] ```

Question 1490

平时

Answer 1490

píngshí • ordinarily • in normal times • in peacetime

Question 1491

改天

Answer 1491

``` gǎitiān • another day • some other time • to find another day (for appointment etc) • to take a rain check ``` 改天见面

Question 1492

辅导

Answer 1492

fǔdǎo • to coach • to tutor • to give advice (in study) 辅导教学

Question 1493

同意

Answer 1493

tóngyì • to agree • to consent • to approve

Question 1494

商店

Answer 1494

shāngdiàn • store • shop M: jiā [家], gè [个]

Question 1495

香港

Answer 1495

Xiānggǎng | • Hong Kong

Question 1496

香蕉

Answer 1496

xiāngjiāo • banana M: zhī [枝], gēn [根], gè [个], bǎ [把]

Question 1497

往外

Answer 1497

wǎngwài • out • outbound • departing

Question 1498

判断

Answer 1498

pànduàn • to decide • to determine M: gè [个]

Question 1499

巿中心

Answer 1499

fuzhongxin Downtown

Question 1500

电动车

Answer 1500

diàndòngche | • electric powered car/vehicle

Question 1501

有时 和 有时候

Answer 1501

yǒushí（hou） • sometimes • now and then

Question 1502

解决

Answer 1502

``` jiějué • to settle (a dispute) • to resolve • to solve • to dispose of • to dispatch ```

Question 1503

收费

Answer 1503

shōufèi • fee • charge

Question 1504

款式

Answer 1504

kuǎnshi • elegant • elegance • good taste

Question 1505

按理 按理说

Answer 1505

ànlǐ • according to reason • in the ordinary course of events • normally ànlǐshuō • it is reasonable to say that...

Question 1506

不厌 百（听，吃，看，读）不厌

Answer 1506

bùyàn • not mind doing sth • not tire of • not object to I can (listen,eat,watch) 100 times and not get tired

Question 1507

差点（儿）

Answer 1507

chàdiǎn • almost • nearly 差点丢了 差点儿撞伤 差点儿撞坏

Question 1508

骗

Answer 1508

``` piàn • to cheat • to swindle • to deceive • to fool • to hoodwink • to trick ```

Question 1509

似的

Answer 1509

shìde {particle} (used after a noun, pronoun, or verb to indicate similarity) 像雪∼那么白 Xiàng xuě ∼ nàme bái as white as snow 他仿佛睡着了∼。 Tā fǎngfú shuìzháo le ∼. He seems to be asleep. 这孩子乐得什么∼。 Zhè háizi lèdé shénme ∼. The child is as happy as a lark

Question 1510

摄像机

Answer 1510

shèxiàngjī • video camera M: bù [部]

Question 1511

1-炒鱿鱼 2-解雇

Answer 1511

1-chǎoyóuyú • to be fired • to fire 2-jiěgù • to fire • to sack • to dismiss

Question 1512

1-增强 2- 增加

Answer 1512

1-zēngqiáng • to increase • to strengthen 2-zēngjiā • to raise • to increase

Question 1513

步行

Answer 1513

bùxíng • to go on foot • to walk

Question 1514

污染

Answer 1514

wūrǎn • pollution • contamination M: gè [个] 污染区

Question 1515

空气

Answer 1515

kōngqì • air • atmosphere

Question 1516

鼓励

Answer 1516

gǔlì | • to encourage

Question 1517

1-随意 2-随便

Answer 1517

``` 1-suíyì • as one wishes • according to one's wishes • at will • voluntary • conscious ``` ``` 2-suíbiàn • as one wishes • as one pleases • at random • negligent • casual • wanton ```

Question 1518

造成

Answer 1518

zàochéng • to cause 造成问题 汽车越多废气造成的污染也越厉害

Question 1519

加快

Answer 1519

jiākuài • to accelerate • to speed up

Question 1520

主要

Answer 1520

``` zhǔyào • main • principal • major • primary ```

Question 1521

也

Answer 1521

◆ {adverb} ① also; too; as well; either 我妹妹∼是售货员。 Wǒ mèimei ∼ shì shòuhuòyuán. My sister is a shop assistant too. 你不去, 我∼不去。 Nǐ bù qù, wǒ ∼ bù qù. If you're not going, I'm not going either. 中国是一个社会主义国家, ∼是一个发展中国家。 Zhōngguó shì yī ge shèhuìzhǔyì guójiā, ∼ shì yī ge fāzhǎnzhōng guójiā. China is a socialist country, and a developing country as well. 水库可以灌溉, ∼可以养鱼。 Shuǐkù kěyǐ guàngài, ∼ kěyǐ yǎng yú. Reservoirs can be used for irrigation, and also for fish breeding. ② (used for emphasis, often before a negative expression) 他病得一点∼不想吃。 Tā bìng de yīdiǎn ∼ bù xiǎng chī. He is so ill that he doesn't feel like eating anything. 他忙得连饭∼顾不上吃。 Tā máng de lián fàn ∼ gù bù shàng chī. He is so busy that he can't even stop for a meal. 她一天假∼没请过。 Tā yī tiān jià ∼ méi qǐng guò. She has never asked for leave, not even for a day. 他什么∼不知道。 Tā shénme ∼ bù zhīdao. He knows nothing about it. ③ ③ (used correlatively with 虽然, 即使, etc.) still; yet 我虽然没见过, ∼听人说过。 Wǒ suīrán méi jiàn guò, ∼ tīng rén shuō guò. I've heard about it, though I have never seen it.

Question 1522

1-不仅 2-不仅如此

Answer 1522

1-bùjǐn • not only (this one) • not just (...) but also 2-bùjǐnrúcǐ • not only that, but ...

Question 1523

沿路

Answer 1523

yánlù along the road; on the way ∼林木成行, 郁郁葱葱。 ∼ línmù chéngháng, yùyùcōngcōng. Along the road stand rows of green and luxuriant trees.

Question 1524

情况

Answer 1524

``` qíngkuàng • circumstances • state of affairs • situation M: gè [个], zhǒng [种] ```

Question 1525

互相交流

Answer 1525

``` huxiangjiāoliú •communicate • to exchange • exchange • communication • interaction • to have social contact (with sb) ```

Question 1526

空间

Answer 1526

kōngjiān • space M: gè [个]

Question 1527

原因

Answer 1527

``` yuányīn • cause • origin • root cause • reason M: gè [个] ```

Question 1528

最少

Answer 1528

zuìshǎo least; at (the) least; minimum 他做的事∼。 Tā zuò de shì ∼. He did the least work. 这东西∼得五块钱。 Zhè dōngxi ∼ dé wǔ kuài qián. It costs at least 5 yuan. 票价∼也得十块钱。 Piàojià ∼ yě dé shí kuài qián. Tickets will cost a minimum of 10 yuan.

Question 1529

补课

Answer 1529

bǔkè • to make up missed lesson • to reschedule a class

Question 1530

着凉

Answer 1530

zháoliáng | • to catch cold

Question 1531

告别

Answer 1531

gàobié • to leave • to bid farewell to • to say good-bye to 挥手向我们告别

Question 1532

挥手

Answer 1532

huīshǒu • to wave (one's hand) 挥手道别 挥手告别

Question 1533

别提了

Answer 1533

biétíle • say no more • don't bring it up • drop the subject

Question 1534

别提

Answer 1534

biétíle • say no more • don't bring it up • drop the subject

Question 1535

别提多尴尬了

Answer 1535

biétíleduoganggale It couldn't be more awkward

Question 1536

如果.....那么（就）

Answer 1536

nàme....jiu if .... Then/so

Question 1537

连......也/都

Answer 1537

◆ {preposition} (used correlatively with 也, 都, etc.) even ∼我都知道。 ∼ wǒ dōu zhīdao. Even I know. 他∼报也看不懂。 Tā ∼ bào yě kàn bù dǒng. He can't even read a newspaper. 他∼看都没看。 Tā ∼ kàn dōu méi kàn. He didn't even look.

Question 1538

buru

Answer 1538

``` bùrú • not equal to • not as good as • inferior to • it would be better to ``` 我的汉语不如他 我的汉语没有好

Question 1539

表现

Answer 1539

biǎoxiàn ① show; display; manifest 他心里很不高兴, 可是没有∼出来。 Tā xīnli hěn bù gāoxìng, kěshì méiyǒu ∼ chūlai. He was unhappy, but he didn't show it. ② expression; manifestation; display 这是他无知的又一种∼。 Zhè shì tā wúzhī de yòu yī zhǒng ∼. This is yet another manifestation of his ignorance ③ behaviour; performance 他在工作中的∼很好。 Tā zài gōngzuò zhōng de ∼ hěn hǎo. He is doing very well in his work. ④ show off

Question 1540

迟到

Answer 1540

chídào be (or come, arrive) late ∼五分钟 ∼ wǔ fēnzhōng be five minutes late 上班从不∼ shàngbān cóngbù ∼ never be late for work

Question 1541

从不

Answer 1541

cóngbù | never

Question 1542

遇到

Answer 1542

yùdào run into; encounter; come across 在路上∼一个老同学 zài lùshang ∼ yī ge lǎo tóngxué run into an old schoolmate on the way ∼意外的问题 ∼ yìwài de wèntí come across unforeseen problems ∼埋伏 ∼ máifú run into an ambush

Question 1543

透

Answer 1543

``` tòu • to penetrate • to pass through • thoroughly • completely • transparent • to appear • to show ```

Question 1544

首都

Answer 1544

shǒudū • capital (city) M: gè [个]

Question 1545

司机

Answer 1545

sījī • chauffeur • driver M: gè [个]

Question 1546

傻 傻B

Answer 1546

shǎ • foolish shǎbī • stupid cunt (vulgar) • also written shǎ bī [傻逼]

Question 1547

骗 受骗

Answer 1547

``` piàn • to cheat • to swindle • to deceive • to fool ``` shòupiàn • to be cheated • to be taken in • to be hoodwinked

Question 1548

戒烟

Answer 1548

jièyān • to give up smoking 抽烟=吸烟 smoke

Question 1549

演出

Answer 1549

``` yǎnchū • to act (in a play) • to perform • to put on (a performance) • performance ```

Question 1550

猜

Answer 1550

cāi | • to guess

Question 1551

演员

Answer 1551

yǎnyuán • actor or actress • performer M: gè [个], wèi [位], míng [名]

Question 1552

报名

Answer 1552

``` bàomíng • to sign up • to enter one's name • to apply • to register ```

Question 1553

武打

Answer 1553

wǔdǎ | • acrobatic fighting in Chinese opera or dance

Question 1554

动作

Answer 1554

``` dòngzuò • movement • motion • action M: gè [个] ```

Question 1555

精彩

Answer 1555

jīngcǎi • brilliant • splendid

Question 1556

脸谱

Answer 1556

liǎnpǔ | • types of facial makeup in operas

Question 1557

表现

Answer 1557

``` biǎoxiàn • to show • to show off • to display • to manifest • expression • manifestation • show • display • performance (at work etc) ``` 表现力 express power

Question 1558

人物

Answer 1558

``` rénwù • person • character (in a play, novel etc) • protagonist M: gè [个] ```

Question 1559

社会

Answer 1559

shèhuì • society M: gè [个]

Question 1560

地位

Answer 1560

``` dìwèi • position • status • place M: gè [个] ```

Question 1561

性格

Answer 1561

``` xìnggé • nature • disposition • temperament • character M: gè [个] ```

Question 1562

十分

Answer 1562

shífēn {adverb} very; fully; utterly; extremely ∼高兴 ∼ gāoxìng be very pleased; be elated ∼难过 ∼ nánguò feel very sorry; feel very bad ∼宝贵 ∼ bǎoguì most valuable ∼有害 ∼ yǒuhài extremely harmful ∼注意 ∼ zhùyì pay close (or the closest) attentio

Question 1563

有趣

Answer 1563

yǒuqù interesting; fascinating; amusing ∼的故事 ∼ de gùshi an interesting story ∼的游戏 ∼ de yóuxì a fascinating game; an amusing game

Question 1564

服装

Answer 1564

fúzhuāng dress; clothing; costume ∼整齐 ∼ zhěngqí be neatly dressed

Question 1565

影响

Answer 1565

yǐngxiǎng ① influence; effect 月亮对潮汐的∼ yuèliang duì cháoxī de ∼ the influence of the moon on the tides ② affect; influence 吸烟∼健康。 Xīyān ∼ jiànkāng. Smoking affects health. 用自己的榜样去∼孩子 Yòng zìjǐ de bǎngyàng qù ∼ háizi try to influence children by personal example

Question 1566

禁止

Answer 1566

jìnzhǐ

Question 1567

请勿

Answer 1567

qǐngwù please don't 本室书籍∼携出室外。 Běn shì shūjí ∼ xié chū shìwài. Please don't take the books out of this room. ∼吸烟。 ∼ xīyān. No smoking. ∼入内。 ∼ rùnèi. No admittance

Question 1568

入

Answer 1568

``` rù • to enter • to go into • to join • to become a member of • to confirm or agree with • abbr. for rù shēng [入声] ```

Question 1569

内

Answer 1569

``` nèi • inside • inner • internal • within • interior ``` 国内 domestic

Question 1570

艺术

Answer 1570

yìshù

Question 1571

约

Answer 1571

``` yuē • to make an appointment • to invite • approximately • pact • treaty • to economize • to restrict • to reduce (a fraction) • concise ```

Question 1572

排

Answer 1572

``` pái • a row • a line • to set in order • to arrange • to line up • to eliminate • to drain • to push open • platoon ```

Question 1573

估计

Answer 1573

gūjì • to estimate • to reckon M: gè [个]

Question 1574

开演

Answer 1574

kāiyǎn | • (of a play, movie etc) to begin

Question 1575

满

Answer 1575

``` mǎn • to fill • full • filled • packed • fully ```

Question 1576

说明书

Answer 1576

``` shuōmíngshū • (technical) manual • (book of) directions • synopsis (of a play or film) M: běn [本] ```

Question 1577

古代

Answer 1577

gǔdài • ancient times • olden times

Question 1578

偷偷

Answer 1578

``` tōutōu • stealthily • secretly • covertly • furtively • on the sly ```

Question 1579

内容

Answer 1579

``` nèiróng • content • substance • details M: gè [个], xiàng [项] ```

Question 1580

羡慕

Answer 1580

xiànmù • to envy • to admire

Question 1581

正好

Answer 1581

``` zhènghǎo • just (in time) • just right • just enough • to happen to • to chance to • by chance • it just so happe ```

Question 1582

我用筷子来吃饭

Answer 1582

用.....来 I use ..... for..... 我用Skype来给我的妈妈打电话

Question 1583

事实

Answer 1583

shìshí • fact M: gè [个]

Question 1584

实

Answer 1584

``` shí • real • true • honest • really • solid • fruit ``` 实在 事实

Question 1585

不信任

Answer 1585

bùxìnrèn | • mistrust

Question 1586

信

Answer 1586

``` xìn 1- • letter • mail M: fēng [封] ``` ``` 2- • to trust • to believe • to profess faith in • truthful • confidence • trust ```

Question 1587

休息室

Answer 1587

xiūxīshì • lobby • lounge

Question 1588

抬

Answer 1588

tái • to lift • to raise • (of two or more persons) to carry 抬头 抬受

Question 1589

选择

Answer 1589

``` xuǎnzé • to select • to pick • choice • option • alternati ```

Question 1590

完成

Answer 1590

wánchéng • to complete • to accomplish

Question 1591

印象

Answer 1591

yìnxiàng | • impression

Question 1592

渴

Answer 1592

kě • thirsty 我们一天都没喝水，渴极了。

Question 1593

太阳

Answer 1593

tàiyáng

Question 1594

鸟

Answer 1594

niǎo • bird M: zhī [只], qún [群] 鸡 = chicken

Question 1595

青蛙

Answer 1595

qīngwā

Question 1596

讨论

Answer 1596

tǎolùn • to discuss • to talk over M: gè [个]

Question 1597

麻婆豆腐

Answer 1597

mápódòufǔ • ma po tofu • stir-fried beancurd in chili sauce

Question 1598

吃惊

Answer 1598

chījīng • to be startled • to be shocked • to be amazed

Question 1599

判断

Answer 1599

pànduàn • to decide • to determine M: gè [个]

Question 1600

对话

Answer 1600

duìhuà • dialog M: gè [个]

Question 1601

管

Answer 1601

``` guǎn • to take care (of) • to control • to manage • to be in charge of • to look after • to run • to care about • tube • pipe • (spoken) to • towards ``` 男：对cessa你妈妈爸爸管你的多吗？ 女：太多了！她们什么都管了，吃饭，穿衣服，睡觉要管，看什么书也要管，跟谁一起往也要管，

Question 1602

想法

Answer 1602

``` xiǎngfǎ • idea • notion • train of thought • what sb is thinking • to think of a way (to do sth) M: gè [个] ```

Question 1603

印象

Answer 1603

yìnxiàng | • impression

Question 1604

效率

Answer 1604

xiàolǜ | • efficiency

Question 1605

1-进去 2-进来

Answer 1605

1- jìn·qù 1.1. go in; get in; enter 1.2.·jìn·qù (used after a verb) in (there) 把桌子搬∼ Bǎ zhuōzi bān ∼ move the table in 2.1jìn·lái come (or get) in; enter 让他∼。 Ràng tā ∼. Let him in. 2.2.·jìn·lái (used after a verb) in (here) 她气喘吁吁地走∼, 浑身湿透了。 Tā qìchuǎnxūxū de zǒu ∼, húnshēn shī tòu le.

Question 1606

简直

Answer 1606

jiǎnzhí • simply • at all • practically

Question 1607

道理

Answer 1607

``` dàoli • reason • argument • sense • principle • basis • justification M: gè [个 ```

Question 1608

非要

Answer 1608

fēiyào • to want absolutely • to insist on (doing something)

Question 1609

到底

Answer 1609

``` dàodǐ • finally • in the end • when all is said and done • after all • to the end ``` 坚持到底 打到底

Question 1610

喘气

Answer 1610

chuǎnqì ① breathe (deeply); pant; gasp 喘不过气来 chuǎn bù guò qì lái gasp for breath; be out of breath 大口大口地∼ dà kǒu dà kǒu de ∼ puff and blow ② take a breather 喘口气儿再干。 Chuǎn kǒu qìr zài gàn. Let's take a breather before we go on.

Question 1611

胜利 （者）

Answer 1611

shènglì （zhě） ① victory; triumph （victorious) 充满了∼的信心 chōngmǎn le ∼ de xìnxīn be fully confident of victory ② successful; triumphant ∼会师 ∼ huìshī triumphantly join forces

Question 1612

接着

Answer 1612

jiēzhe ① catch 给你一个苹果, ∼! Gěi nǐ yī ge píngguǒ, ∼! Here's an apple for you. Catch! ② follow; carry on 一个∼一个 Yī ge ∼ yī ge one after another 你说完了, 我∼说几句。 Nǐ shuō wán le, wǒ ∼ shuō jǐ jù. I'll add a few words when you finish. ∼干吧。 ∼ gàn ba. Carry on with your work.

Question 1613

积极

Answer 1613

``` jījí • active • energetic • vigorous • positive (outlook) • proactive ```

Question 1614

争取

Answer 1614

zhēngqǔ • to fight for • to strive for • to win over

Question 1615

无

Answer 1615

wú ① nothing; nil 从无到有 cóng wú dào yǒu ② not have; there is not; without ∼一定计划 ∼ yīdìng jìhuà without a definite plan ③ {adverb} not ∼碍大局 ∼àidàjú not affect the situation as a whole ④ regardless of; no matter whether, what, etc. 事∼大小, 都有人负责。 Shì ∼ dà xiǎo, dōu yǒurén fùzé. Everything, big and small, is properly taken care of.

Question 1616

敢

Answer 1616

gǎn • to dare • daring • (polite) may I venture 敢说

Question 1617

错误

Answer 1617

``` cuòwù ❌ • error • mistake M: gè [个] • mistaken • false ```

Question 1618

蛇

Answer 1618

shé

Question 1619

至少

Answer 1619

zhìshǎo • at least • (to say the) least

Question 1620

斥

Answer 1620

``` chì • to blame • to reprove • to reprimand • to expel • to oust • to reconnoiter • (of territory) to expand • saline marsh ```

Question 1621

长成

Answer 1621

zhǎngchéng | • to grow up

Question 1622

必须

Answer 1622

``` bìxū • to have to • must • compulsory • necessarily ```

Question 1623

满分

Answer 1623

mǎnfēn

Question 1624

细心

Answer 1624

xìxīn • careful • attentive

Question 1625

老家

Answer 1625

lǎojiā • native place • place of origin • home state or region 家乡（一样的）

Question 1626

家乡

Answer 1626

jiāxiāng • hometown • native place M: gè [个]

Question 1627

（庖）厨

Answer 1627

（páo）chú • kitchen • cook • chef

Question 1628

皮肤

Answer 1628

pífū • skin M: céng [层], kuài [块]

Question 1629

第二家乡

Answer 1629

your second home

Question 1630

刮脸

Answer 1630

guāliǎn shave (the face) 我天天早上∼。 Wǒ tiān tiān zǎoshang ∼. I shave every morning. 刮脸刀 razor blade

Question 1631

凉爽

Answer 1631

liángshuǎng nice and cool; pleasantly cool ∼的秋天 ∼ de qiūtiān pleasantly cool autumn days

Question 1632

凉快

Answer 1632

liángkuai ① nice and cool; pleasantly cool 这里∼, 坐下来歇会儿。 Zhèlǐ ∼, zuò xiàlai xiē huìr. It's nice and cool here. Let's sit down and have a rest. ② cool oneself; cool off 咱们到树荫下面去∼一下吧! Zánmen dào shùyīn xià miàn qù ∼ yīxià ba! Let's sit in the shade and cool off a bit

Question 1633

温度

Answer 1633

wēndù temperature 室内(外)∼ shìnèi(wài)∼ indoor (outdoor) temperature

Question 1634

闷热

Answer 1634

mēnrè hot and suffocating; sultry; muggy 我看快下雨了, 天这么∼。 Wǒ kàn kuài xià yǔ le, tiān zhème ∼. I think it's going to rain-it's so sultry.

Question 1635

闷

Answer 1635

``` 1-mēn • stuffy • shut indoors • to smother • to cover tightly ``` ``` 2-mèn • bored • depressed • melancholy • sealed • airtight • tightly closed ```

Question 1636

德国

Answer 1636

Déguó • Germany • German

Question 1637

1-只好 2-只能

Answer 1637

1-zhǐhǎo • without any better option • to have to • to be forced to 2-zhǐnéng • can only • obliged to do sth • to have no other choice

Question 1638

反对

Answer 1638

``` fǎnduì • to fight against • to oppose • to be opposed to • opposition ```

Question 1639

游览

Answer 1639

``` yóulǎn • to go sight-seeing • to tour • to visit M: cì [次] ```

Question 1640

将来

Answer 1640

``` jiānglái • in the future • future • the future M: gè [个] ```

Question 1641

历史

Answer 1641

lìshǐ • history M: mén [门], duàn [段]

Question 1642

造句

Answer 1642

zàojù | • sentence-making

Question 1643

比较喜欢

Answer 1643

bǐjiàoxǐhuān | • to prefer

Question 1644

碳水化合物

Answer 1644

tànshuǐhuàhéwù | • carbohydrate

Question 1645

脂肪

Answer 1645

zhīfáng | • fat (in the body, in a plant, or in food)

Question 1646

蛋白质

Answer 1646

dànbáizhì | • protein

Question 1647

能量

Answer 1647

néngliàng • energy • capabilities •calories

Question 1648

寒假

Answer 1648

hánjià | • winter vacatio

Question 1649

熟

Answer 1649

``` shú • cooked (of food) • ripe (of fruit) • mature (of seeds) • familiar • skilled • done ```

Question 1650

流利

Answer 1650

liúlì | • fluent

Question 1651

气氛

Answer 1651

qìfēn • atmosphere • mood

Question 1652

放

Answer 1652

put; place; lay 把书∼在桌上。 Bǎ shū ∼ zài zhuō shàng. Put the book on the desk. 你来∼碗筷。 Nǐ lái ∼ wǎn-kuài. Will you set the table for dinner? 她∼下笔, 拿起书。 Tā ∼xia bǐ, ná qǐ shū. She laid down her pen and took up a book. 汤里∼点胡椒粉。 Tāng lǐ ∼ diǎn hújiāofěn. Put some pepper in the soup. 把人民利益∼在个人利益之上。 Bǎ rénmín lìyì ∼ zài gèrén lìyì zhīshàng. Place the interests of the people above personal interests.

Question 1653

托运+行李

Answer 1653

tuōyùnxíngli | • luggage that has been checked in (on flight)

Question 1654

掏

Answer 1654

tāo ① draw out; pull out; fish out 从口袋里∼出笔记本 cóng kǒudài lǐ ∼ chū bǐjìběn pull a notebook from one's pocket; take a notebook out of one's pocket ∼手枪 ∼ shǒuqiāng draw a pistol ∼炉灰 ∼ lúhuī clear the ashes from a stove ∼鸟窝 ∼ niǎowō take young birds or eggs out of a nest; go bird's-nesting ∼耳朵 ∼ ěrduo pick one's ears ∼蛐蛐儿 ∼ qū qūr catch crickets ③ steal from sb.'s pocket 他的钱包被∼了。 Tā de qianbao bèi ∼ le. His wallet was stolen (by a pickpocket).

Question 1655

上去

Answer 1655

shàngqù | • to go u

Question 1656

领带

Answer 1656

lǐngdài。

Question 1657

差点儿

Answer 1657

chàdiǎn • almost • nearly

Question 1658

原因

Answer 1658

yuányīn cause; reason ∼和结果 ∼ hé jiéguǒ cause and effect 成功的∼ chénggōng de ∼ reasons for the success 产生这种现象有两方面的∼。 Chǎnshēng zhèzhǒng xiànxiàng yǒu liǎng fāngmiàn de ∼. Two things account for the occurrence

Question 1659

简单

Answer 1659

jiǎndān ① simple; uncomplicated ∼明了 ∼míngliǎo simple and clear; concise and explicit 这机器构造∼。 Zhè jīqì gòuzào ∼. The machine is simple in structure. 吃得很∼ Chī de hěn ∼ have simple food 生活得很∼ shēnghuó de hěn ∼ lead a simple life

Question 1660

煎蛋

Answer 1660

jiāndàn | • fried egg

Question 1661

必须

Answer 1661

``` bìxū • to have to • must • compulsory • necessarily ```

Question 1662

研究

Answer 1662

yánjiū • research • a study M: xiàng [项]

Question 1663

套房

Answer 1663

tàofáng • suite • apartment • flat

Question 1664

成功

Answer 1664

chénggōng • success • to succeed M: cì [次], gè [个]

Question 1665

大部分

Answer 1665

dàbùfen • in large part • the greater part • the majority

Question 1666

立刻

Answer 1666

``` lìkè • forthwith • immediate • prompt • promptly • straightway • thereupon • at once ```

Question 1667

邀请

Answer 1667

yāoqǐng • to invite • invitation M: gè [个]

Question 1668

应

Answer 1668

``` yīng 1- • to agree (to do sth) • should • ought to ``` 2- •accept invitation

Question 1669

签

Answer 1669

qiān • sign one's name 签名 签合同

Question 1670

合资

Answer 1670

hézī • joint venture 合资企业 合资公司

Question 1671

业务

Answer 1671

``` yèwù • business • professional work • service M: xiàng [项] ```

Question 1672

搞

Answer 1672

``` gǎo • to do • to make • to go in for • to set up • to get hold of • to take care of ```

Question 1673

交流

Answer 1673

jiāoliú exchange; interflow; interchange ∼经验 ∼ jīngyàn exchange experience; draw on each other's experience 城乡物资∼ chéng-xiāng wùzī ∼ flow of goods and materials between city and country 国际文化∼ guójì wénhuà ∼ international cultural exchange 经济和技术∼ jīngjì hé jìshù ∼ economic and technical interchange

Question 1674

不久

Answer 1674

bùjiǔ ① soon; before long 水库∼就能完工。 Shuǐkù ∼ jiù néng wángōng. The reservoir will soon be completed. ② not long after; soon after 插完秧∼就下了一场雨。 Chā wán yāng ∼ jiù xià le yī cháng yǔ. It rained soon after we had transplanted the rice seedlings

Question 1675

开展

Answer 1675

kāizhǎn ① develop; launch; unfold ∼体育活动 ∼ tǐyù huódòng develop an athletics program ∼劳动竞赛 ∼ láodòng jìngsài launch an emulation drive

Question 1676

继续

Answer 1676

jìxù • to continue • to proceed with • to go on with

Question 1677

基础

Answer 1677

jīchǔ ① foundation; base; basis 工人们正在为新校舍打∼。 Gōngrén men zhèngzài wèi xīn xiàoshè dǎ ∼. The workmen are laying the foundations of the new school. 物质∼ wùzhì ∼ material base

Question 1678

只有.....才

Answer 1678

zhǐyǒu | if only; provided that

Question 1679

抽

Answer 1679

``` chōu • to find （time） •to draw out • to pull out from in between • to remove part of the whole • (of certain plants) to sprout or bud • to whip or thrash ```

Question 1680

同意

Answer 1680

tóngyì • to agree • to consent • to approve

Question 1681

组织

Answer 1681

``` zǔzhī • to organize • organization • organized system • nerve • tissue M: gè [个] ```

Question 1682

除了

Answer 1682

``` chúle • besides • apart from (... also...) • in addition to • except (for) ```

Question 1683

要是.....就 如果.....一定

Answer 1683

Structure If...... For sure

Question 1684

要求

Answer 1684

``` yāoqiú • to request • to require • to stake a claim • to ask • to demand M: diǎn [点] ```

Question 1685

利用

Answer 1685

``` lìyòng • to exploit • to make use of • to use • to take advantage of • to utilize ```

Question 1686

信任

Answer 1686

xìnrèn trust; have confidence in 得到人民的∼ Dédào rénmín de ∼ enjoy the trust (or confidence) of the people

Question 1687

然而

Answer 1687

rán'ér {conjunction} but; however; yet 试验失败了多次, ∼他们并不灰心。 Shìyàn shībài le duōcì, ∼ tāmen bìng bù huīxīn. Time after time they failed in the experiment, but they did not lose heart. 这篇文章写得不错, ∼还可以改进。 Zhè piān wénzhāng xiě de bùcuò, ∼ hái kěyǐ gǎijìn. The composition is all right, there is room for improvement, however. 我失败了, ∼还要试试。 Wǒ shībài le, ∼ háiyào shìshi. I have failed, yet I shall try again

Question 1688

失败

Answer 1688

shībài ① be defeated; lose (a war, etc.) 遭到了可耻的∼ zāodào le kěchǐ de ∼ meet with ignominious defeat ② fail 这项试验∼了不止一次。 Zhè xiàng shìyàn ∼ le bùzhǐ yī cì.

Question 1689

注册

Answer 1689

zhùcè register ∼处 ∼chù registration office; registrar's office ∼商标 ∼ shāngbiāo registered trademark ∼资本 ∼ zīběn registered capital ∼证书 ∼ zhèngshū registration certificate

Question 1690

处

Answer 1690

``` 1-chù • place • location • spot • point • office • department • bureau • respect • classifier for locations or items of damage: spot, point ``` ``` 2-chǔ • to reside • to live • to dwell • to be in • to be situated at • to stay • to get along with • to be in a position of • to deal with • to discipline • to punish ```

Question 1691

登录

Answer 1691

dēnglù * to register * to log in syn：报名 登机

Question 1692

登记手续

Answer 1692

dēngjīshǒuxù • (airport) check-in • boarding formalities

Question 1693

手续

Answer 1693

shǒuxù • procedure M: dào [道], gè [个] • formalities

Question 1694

并且

Answer 1694

bìngqiě {conjunction} and; besides; moreover; furthermore 任务艰巨, ∼时间紧迫。 Rènwu jiānjù, ∼ shíjiān jǐnpò. The task is difficult and, moreover, time is pressing. 这本书内容好, ∼写得很生动。 Zhè běn shū nèiróng hǎo, ∼ xiě de hěn shēngdòng. This book is sound in content and lively in style.

Question 1695

打折

Answer 1695

dǎzhé | offer a discount

Question 1696

准时

Answer 1696

zhǔnshí punctual; on time; on schedule ∼起飞 ∼ qǐfēi take off at the scheduled time 请∼出席。 Qǐng ∼ chūxí. Please be punctual. or You are requested to come on time.

Question 1697

从不

Answer 1697

cóngbù | never

Question 1698

可惜

Answer 1698

kěxī it's a pity; it's too bad ∼我去晚了一步, 最精彩的节目已经演过了。 ∼ wǒ qù wǎn le yī bù, zuì jīngcǎi de jiémù yǐjing yǎn guò le. What a pity I was just too late for the best item on the programme. 他写的诗不少, ∼大部分都散失了。 Tā xiě de shī bùshǎo, ∼ dàbùfen dōu sànshī le. He wrote quite a few poems, but it's a pity that most of them were lost. 这手套还没破, 扔了多∼。 Zhè shǒutào hái méi pò, rēng le duō ∼. The gloves aren't worn out yet. It would be a pity to throw them away. 半途而废, 实在太∼了! Bàntú'érfèi, shízài tài ∼ le! It's really a shame to give it up when we're already halfway there.

Question 1699

马到成功

Answer 1699

mǎ dào chénggōng be victorious the moment the battle steeds arrive-win success immediately upon arrival; gain an immediate victory; win instant success 祝你∼! Zhù nǐ ∼! I wish you instant success!

Question 1700

喜事

Answer 1700

xǐshì ① a happy event; a joyous occasion 瞧你这么高兴, 有什么∼？ Qiáo nǐ zhème gāoxìng, yǒu shénme ∼？ You look so happy. What's the good news? ② marriage; wedding 什么时候办∼？ Shénme shíhou bàn ∼？ When will the marriage (or wedding) take place?

Question 1701

1-不厌 2-厌

Answer 1701

1-bùyàn not mind doing sth.; not tire of; not object to 2-yàn ① be disgusted with; detest 厌弃 yànqì ② be fed up with; be bored with; be tired of 看∼了 kàn ∼ le have seen more than enough of sth. 吃∼了 chī ∼ le be sick of eating sth. ③ be satisfied 贪得无厌 tān dé wú yàn

Question 1702

百听不厌

Answer 1702

bǎi tīng bù yàn worth hearing a hundred times 这个故事∼。 Zhège gùshi ∼. You never get tired of hearing this story.

Question 1703

几乎

Answer 1703

jīhū (or 几几乎 jījīhū) {adverb} almost; nearly; practically 他∼一夜没睡。 Tā ∼ yī yè méi shuì. He lay awake almost the whole night. 我在物理学方面的知识, ∼等于零。 Wǒ zài wùlǐxué fāngmiàn de zhīshi, ∼ děngyú líng. My knowledge of physics is practically nil. 你比我∼高了一头。 Nǐ bǐ wǒ ∼ gāo le yī tóu. You're nearly a head taller than I

Question 1704

好不到哪儿去

Answer 1704

Not going anywhere

Question 1705

半途而废

Answer 1705

bàntú'érfèi | • to give up halfway (idiom); leave sth unfinished

Question 1706

有始有终

Answer 1706

yǒushǐyǒuzhōng • where there's a start, there's a finish (idiom); to finish once one starts sth • to carry things through • I started, so I'll finish.

Question 1707

始

Answer 1707

``` shǐ • to begin • to start • then • only then ```

Question 1708

终

Answer 1708

zhōng ① end; finish 年终 niánzhōng ② die ∼其天年 ∼qítiānnián live one's full span ③ {adverb} eventually; after all; in the end ∼非良策。 ∼ fēi liángcè. It's not a good plan after all. 共产主义∼将实现。 Gòngchǎnzhǔyì ∼ jiāng shíxiàn. Communism will ultimately be realized. ④ whole; entire; all ∼其一生 ∼qíyīshēng all his life

Question 1709

尴尬

Answer 1709

gāngà ① (of the situation one is in) awkward; hard to deal with 处境∼ chùjìng ∼ in an awkward position; in a dilemma 他觉得去也不好, 不去也不好, 实在∼。 Tā juéde qù yě bù hǎo, bù qù yě bù hǎo, shízài ∼. He felt it would be bad to go and bad not to go. He was in a real quandary. ② (dialect) embarrassed 样子十分∼ Yàngzi shífēn ∼ look very much embarrassed

Question 1710

连续

Answer 1710

liánxù {adverb} continuously; successively; in a row ∼作战 ∼ zuòzhàn continuous fighting; successive battles; consecutive operations ∼爆破 ∼ bàopò continuous demolition ∼十五年丰收 ∼ shíwǔ nián fēngshōu reap bumper harvests for fifteen years in succession ∼工作八小时 ∼ gōngzuò bā xiǎoshí work eight hours at a stretch

Question 1711

刀叉

Answer 1711

dāo-chā

Question 1712

作曲

Answer 1712

zuòqǔ • to compose (music) 作曲家

Question 1713

实事求是

Answer 1713

shíshì qiú shì seek truth from facts; be practical and realistic ∼的态度 ∼ de tàidu a realistic approach ∼的工作作风 ∼ de gōngzuò zuòfēng a practical and realistic style of work ∼的批评 ∼ de pīpíng criticism based on facts ∼地拟定生产指标 ∼ de nǐdìng shēngchǎn zhǐbiāo set realistic production targets

Question 1714

抽空儿

Answer 1714

chōukòng manage to find time 他工作很忙, 可是还∼学习英语。 Tā gōngzuò hěn máng, kěshì hái ∼ xuéxí Yīngyǔ. Despite the pressure of work, he manages to find time to study English. 抽不出空来 Chōu bù chū kōng lái be unable to find time

Question 1715

简单

Answer 1715

jiǎndān • simple • not complicated

Question 1716

煎蛋

Answer 1716

jiāndàn | • fried egg

Question 1717

只有......才

Answer 1717

Only (by) ..... Can 只有努力学习才能得到好成绩 学外语，只有多听，多说，多读，多练，才能学好。

Question 1718

组织

Answer 1718

``` zǔzhī • to organize • organization • organized system • nerve • tissue M: gè [个] ```

Question 1719

除了

Answer 1719

``` chúle • besides • apart from (... also...) • in addition to • except (for) ```

Question 1720

计划

Answer 1720

``` jìhuà • plan • project • program • to plan • to map out M: gè [个], xiàng [项] ```

Question 1721

总要

Answer 1721

zǒngyào | • nevertheless

Question 1722

改天

Answer 1722

gǎitiān some other day; another day 咱们∼再商量吧。 Zánmen ∼ zài shāngliang ba. Let's talk it over another day. ∼见! ∼ jiàn! See you later.

Question 1723

仍然

Answer 1723

réngrán {adverb} still; yet 补一补, 这件衣服∼可以穿。 Bǔ yī bǔ, zhè jiàn yīfu ∼ kěyǐ chuān. You can still wear the clothes if you have them mended. 等了半天, 她∼没有到。 Děng le bàntiān, tā ∼ méiyǒu dào. We've been waiting a long time for her, but she still hasn't arrived. 至今我们∼没有得到回音。 Zhìjīn wǒmen ∼ méiyǒu dédào huíyīn. As yet, we have received no answer. 他把信看完, ∼装在信封里。 Tā bǎ xìn kàn wán, ∼ zhuāng zài xìnfēng lǐ. He put the letter back into the envelope after he'd read it.

Question 1724

除了

Answer 1724

chúle {preposition} ① except ∼老王, 我都通知到了。 ∼ lǎo wáng, wǒ dōu tōngzhī dào le. I've notified everyone except Lao Wang. 那条山路, ∼这位老猎人, 谁也不熟悉。 Nà tiáo shānlù, ∼ zhè wèi lǎo lièrén, shuí yě bù shúxī. Nobody knows the mountain path well except the old hunter. ∼下雨, 我每天都坚持长跑。 ∼ xiàyǔ, wǒ měitiān dōu jiānchí chángpǎo. I practise long-distance running every day except on rainy days. ② (used correlatively with 还, 也, etc.) besides; in addition to 懂日语的, ∼我还有两个人。 Dǒng Rìyǔ de, ∼ wǒ háiyǒu liǎng ge rén. There are two others besides me who know some Japanese. ∼教课, 他还负责学校里青年团的工作。 ∼ jiāokè, tā hái fùzé xuéxiào lǐ qīngniántuán de gōngzuò. Besides teaching, he's in charge of the school's Youth League work. ③ (used correlatively with 就是) if not... (then...); either ... (or...) 刚生下来的孩子, ∼吃就是睡。 Gāng shēng xiàlai de háizi, ∼ chī jiù shì shuì. If a newborn baby isn't eating, then it's sleeping. 这几天∼刮风, 就是下雨。 Zhè jǐ tiān ∼ guāfēng, jiù shì xià yǔ. Recently we've been having either windy or rainy days.

Question 1725

除了

Answer 1725

``` chúle • besides • apart from (... also...) • in addition to • except (for) ```

Question 1726

发财

Answer 1726

fācái get rich; make a fortune; make a pile 他做股票生意发了大财。 Tā zuò gǔpiào shēngyi fā le dà cái. He made a fortune buying and selling stock

Question 1727

蜘蛛

Answer 1727

zhīzhū spider ∼丝 ∼sī the thread of a spider web; cobweb

Question 1728

签证

Answer 1728

``` qiānzhèng • visa • certificate • to certify M: gè [个] ```

Question 1729

成绩

Answer 1729

chéngjì result (of work or study); achievement; success 取得很大∼ Qǔdé hěn dà ∼ achieve great successes 在比赛中取得良好的∼ zài bǐsài zhōng qǔdé liánghǎo de ∼ get good results in a tournament 学习∼不太好 xuéxí ∼ bù tài hǎo not do very well in one's studies 在我们的工作中∼是主要的。 Zài wǒmen de gōngzuò zhōng ∼ shì zhǔyào de. Our achievements are the main aspect of our work

Question 1730

只要........就/便

Answer 1730

zhǐyào {conjunction} (usu. used correlatively with 就 or 便) if only; as long as; provided ∼你有钱就办得到。 ∼ nǐ yǒu qián jiù bàn de dào. You could do it if only you had the money. ∼你在这儿, 我就放心了。 ∼ nǐ zài zhèr, wǒ jiù fàngxīn le. As long as you're here, I'll have nothing to worry about. ∼虚心, 就会进步。 ∼ xūxīn, jiù huì jìnbù. Provided you are modest, you'll surely make progress.

Question 1731

只有....才

Answer 1731

zhǐyǒu ① {conjunction} only (by) ....can Links a conditional complex sentence.indicates a necessary condition and 才 indicates the consequence or result under the stated condition. 只有努力学习才能得到好成绩 学外语，只有多听，多说，多练才能学好 ∼依靠群众, 才能做好工作。 ∼ yīkào qúnzhòng, cái néng zuò hǎo gōngzuò. Only by relying on the masses can you do your work well.

Question 1732

因此

Answer 1732

yīncǐ {conjunction} so; therefore; for this reason; consequently 这个干部办事公道, ∼同志们都拥护他。 Zhège gànbù bànshì gōngdào, ∼ tóngzhì men dōu yōnghù tā. He is a fair-minded cadre, so all the comrades support him. 她的话引得大家都笑了, 室内的空气∼轻松了很多。 Tā de huà yǐndé dàjiā dōu xiào le, shìnèi de kōngqì ∼ qīngsōng le hěn duō. What she said set everyone laughing, and consequently the party livened up a lot.

Question 1733

一切=所有的

Answer 1733

一切+ 名字 suǒyǒu + 名词 * everything * every * all

Question 1734

过

Answer 1734

1-过来-》 to come 2-过生日-》celebrate 3-过一年-》live 1 year 4-时间过的真快-the passing of time

Question 1735

刚..... 就 只..... 就

Answer 1735

as soon .....

Question 1736

连......也/都

Answer 1736

◆ {preposition} (used correlatively with 也, 都, etc.) even. If followed by an affirmative sentence use 都, if negative used either one. ∼我都知道。 ∼ wǒ dōu zhīdao. Even I know. 他∼报也看不懂。 Tā ∼ bào yě kàn bù dǒng. He can't even read a newspaper. 来北京快半年了，他连长成也没去过 你怎么连这么间单的问题也不回答？ A：你最近很忙？ B：很忙，常常连星期天都不能休息 A：你读过这本书吗？ B：没读过，我连这本书的名字没听说过 连校长都参观了我们的联欢晚会 这么简单的问题连孩子都会回答 他∼看都没看。 Tā ∼ kàn dōu méi kàn. He didn't even look.

Question 1737

自由自在

Answer 1737

zìyóu-zìzài leisurely and carefree; free and unrestrained ∼地畅所欲言 ∼ de chàngsuǒyùyán speak one's mind freely 无事牵萦, ∼ wú shì qiān yíng, ∼ lead a free and easy life without worries 野生动物∼地生活在这个自然保护区里。 Yěshēng dòngwù ∼ de shēnghuó zài zhège zìrán bǎohùqū lǐ. Wild animals roam unmolested in this nature reserve.

Question 1738

科学家

Answer 1738

kēxuéjiā • scientist M: gè [个]

Question 1739

那是

Answer 1739

nàshi • (coll.) of course • naturally • indeed

Question 1740

无所谓

Answer 1740

wúsuǒwèi ① cannot be called; not deserve the name of 这是随便说的, ∼什么批评。 Zhè shì suíbiàn shuō de, ∼ shénme pīpíng. It was a passing remark; I didn't mean it as a criticism. ② be indifferent; not matter 采取∼的态度 Cǎiqǔ ∼ de tàidu adopt an indifferent attitude 你替他着急, 他自己却好象∼似的。 Nǐ tì tā zháojí, tā zìjǐ què hǎo xiàng ∼ shìde. You are worried about him, but he himself doesn't seem to care. 他去不去∼。 Tā qù bù qù ∼. It makes no difference whether he goes or not

Question 1741

散散步

Answer 1741

sànsànbù | • to have a stroll

Question 1742

放心

Answer 1742

fàngxīn ① set one's mind at rest; be at ease; rest assured; feel relieved 你∼, 一切都会安排好的。 Nǐ ∼, yīqiè dōu huì ānpái hǎo de. You can rest assured that everything will be all right.

Question 1743

退换

Answer 1743

tuìhuàn exchange (or replace) a purchase 产品不合规格, 保证∼。 Chǎnpǐn bù hé guīgé, bǎozhèng ∼. Replacement is guaranteed if the products are not up to standard. or We undertake to replace any product not up to specifications. 货物出门, 概不∼。 Huòwù chūmén, gài bù ∼. Goods sold are not returnable.

Question 1744

退

Answer 1744

tuì ① move back; retreat 他往后∼了几步。 Tā wǎng hòu ∼ le jǐ bù. He stepped back a few paces. or He backed up several steps. 敌人已经∼了。 Dírén yǐjing ∼ le. The enemy has retreated. ∼一步说 ∼ yī bù shuō even if that is so; even so ② cause to move back; withdraw; remove 把子弹∼出来 bǎ zǐdàn ∼ chūlai remove a cartridge from the breech of a gun; unload a gun ③ withdraw from; quit 退党 tuìdǎng ④ decline; recede; ebb 潮水∼了。 Cháoshuǐ ∼ le. The tide has receded. or The tide is on the ebb. ⑤ fade 退色 tuìshǎi ⑥ return; give back; refund 把这份礼∼掉。 Bǎ zhè fèn lǐ ∼ diào. Return this gift. 空瓶不∼。 Kōng píng bù ∼. Empty bottles are not refundable. ⑦ cancel; break off ∼掉订货 ∼ diào dìnghuò cancel an order (for merchandise

Question 1745

减少

Answer 1745

jiǎnshǎo reduce; decrease; lessen; cut down syn：增减（zēngjiǎn）（increase and decrease; fluctuate） opp：增加 ∼非生产性开支 ∼ fēishēngchǎnxìng kāizhī reduce nonproductive expenditure 精简机构, ∼层次 jīngjiǎn jīgòu, ∼ céngcì simplify the administrative structure and eliminate duplication 给他∼一些工作 gěi tā ∼ yīxiē gōngzuò relieve him of some of his work 交通事故∼了。 Jiāotōng shìgù ∼ le. There has been a decrease in traffic accidents.

Question 1746

减

Answer 1746

jiǎn ① subtract 九∼四得五。 Jiǔ ∼ sì dé wǔ. Nine minus four is five. or Four from nine is five. ② reduce; decrease; cut 工作热情有增无∼ Gōngzuò rèqíng yǒuzēngwú∼ work with ever increasing zeal syn：（增减）zēngjiǎn increase and decrease; fluctuate

Question 1747

慧

Answer 1747

huì intelligent; bright 智慧 zhìhuì

Question 1748

负责（人）

Answer 1748

fùzé ① be responsible for; be in charge of 他∼保卫工作。 Tā ∼ bǎowèi gōngzuò. He is in charge of security affairs. 本着对工作∼的精神 Běnzhe duì gōngzuò ∼ de jīngshén motivated by a desire to do one's job well 向人民∼ xiàng rénmín ∼ hold oneself responsible to the people 由此产生的一切后果由你方∼。 Yóucǐ chǎnshēng de yīqiè hòuguǒ yóu nǐ fāng ∼. Your side will be held responsible for all the consequences arising therefrom. ② conscientious 她对工作很∼。 Tā duì gōngzuò hěn ∼. She is very conscientious in her work.

Question 1749

负责人

Answer 1749

fùzérén | person in charge; leading cadre

Question 1750

必须

Answer 1750

bìxū {adverb} must; have to ∼指出 ∼ zhǐchū it must be pointed out that 共产党员∼勇于批评和自我批评。 Gòngchǎndǎngyuán ∼ yǒngyú pīpíng hé zìwǒ pīpíng. A Communist must be bold in criticism and self-criticism. ∼厉行节约。 ∼ lìxíngjiéyuē. It is imperative to practise economy. 学习∼刻苦。 Xuéxí ∼ kèkǔ. Study demands diligence.

Question 1751

必需

Answer 1751

bìxū essential; indispensable 发展工业所∼的原料 Fāzhǎn gōngyè suǒ ∼ de yuánliào raw materials essential for industrial development 应该把国家建设资金用在最∼的地方。 Yīnggāi bǎ guójiā jiànshè zījīn yòng zài zuì ∼ de dìfang. Our national construction funds should be spent where they are most needed.

Question 1752

平常

Answer 1752

píngcháng ① ordinary; common 这种现象很∼。 Zhèzhǒng xiànxiàng hěn ∼. This sort of thing is quite a common occurrence. ② generally; usually; ordinarily; as a rule ∼我很少进城。 ∼ wǒ hěn shǎo jìnchéng. I don't go to town much as a rule. 这个词儿∼很少用。 Zhège cír ∼ hěn shǎo yòng. This word is seldom used on ordinary occasions.

Question 1753

顾客

Answer 1753

gùkè customer; shopper; client ∼至上。 ∼zhìshàng. Customers First.

Question 1754

流行

Answer 1754

liúxíng popular; prevalent; fashionable; in vogue 这首民歌在陕北很∼。 Zhè shǒu míngē zài Shǎn běi hěn ∼. This folk song is very popular in northern Shaanxi. 这种发型很∼。 Zhèzhǒng fàxíng hěn ∼. This kind of hairdo is very popular. 这是当时∼的论调。 Zhè shì dāngshí ∼ de lùndiào. This argument was prevalent at the time. 现在∼这种鞋。 Xiànzài ∼ zhèzhǒng xié. Shoes like these are in vogue just now. 现在∼一种很奇怪的病。 Xiànzài ∼ yī zhǒng hěn qíguài de bìng. There's a very strange disease spreading around just now.

Question 1755

甚至

Answer 1755

shènzhì • even • so much so that

Question 1756

退休 退休金

Answer 1756

tuìxiū • to retire • retirement (from work) 退休金 pension

Question 1757

工厂

Answer 1757

gōngchǎng

Question 1758

计划

Answer 1758

jìhuà ① plan; project; programme 切实可行的∼ qièshíkěxíng de ∼ a feasible (or workable) plan 宏伟的∼ hóngwěi de ∼ a magnificent project 河流开发∼ héliú kāifā ∼ a river development programme 有∼地进行 yǒu ∼ de jìnxíng proceed in a planned way ∼外的商品 ∼ wài de shāngpǐn goods produced over and above the plan ∼外项目 ∼ wài xiàngmù projects outside the plan ② map out; plan ∼好了再动手干。 ∼ hǎo le zài dòngshǒu gàn. Map it out before you start. 我们∼下周出发。 Wǒmen ∼ xià zhōu chūfā. We plan to leave next week.

Question 1759

敢

Answer 1759

gǎn ◆ ① bold; courageous; daring 勇敢 yǒnggǎn ② be brave enough; dare ∼想、∼说、∼干 ∼ xiǎng, ∼ shuō, ∼ gàn dare to think, dare to speak and dare to act 过去连想都不∼想的事, 现在变成了现实。 Guòqu lián xiǎng dōu bù ∼ xiǎng de shì, xiànzài biànchéng le xiànshí. What one couldn't even imagine in the past has now become reality. ③ have the confidence to; be certain; be sure 我∼说他一定乐于接受这个任务。 Wǒ ∼ shuō tā yīdìng lèyú jiēshòu zhège rènwu. I'm confident he will be willing to undertake the task. 我不∼说他究竟哪一天来。 Wǒ bù ∼ shuō tā jiūjìng nǎ yī tiān lái. I'm not sure just what day he will come. ④ (formal polite) make bold; venture ∼问 ∼wèn I venture to ask; may I ask ◆ (dialect) perhaps; I'm afraid

Question 1760

盖

Answer 1760

gài ◆ ① lid; cover 茶壶∼ Cháhú ∼ teapot lid 轴承∼ zhóuchéng ∼ bearing cap (or cover) ② shell (of a tortoise, crab, etc.) ③ canopy 华盖 huágài ④ put a cover on; cover 盖儿∼得不紧。 Gàir ∼ de bù jǐn. The lid isn't on tight. 用塑料薄膜∼住秧苗 Yòng sùliào bómó ∼ zhù yāngmiáo cover the seedlings with plastic sheeting 箱子没∼严。 Xiāngzi méi ∼ yán. The lid of the box hasn't been put on right. or The box isn't closed properly. 他昨天晚上被子没∼好, 着凉了。 Tā zuótiān wǎnshang bèizi méi ∼ hǎo, zháoliáng le. He didn't cover himself up well last night and now he's got a cold. 丑事想∼也∼不住。 Chǒushì xiǎng ∼ yě ∼ bù zhù. Scandals cannot be covered up. ⑤ affix (a seal) 盖戳 gàichuō ⑥ surpass; top 大桥通车了, 欢庆的锣鼓声∼过了江上的浪涛声。 Dà qiáo tōngchē le, huānqìng de luógǔshēng ∼ guò le jiāng shàng de làngtāo shēng. When the bridge was opened to traffic, the joyful sounds of gongs and drums drowned the roar of the river. 他的跳高成绩∼过了所有的选手。 Tā de tiàogāo chéngjì ∼ guò le suǒyǒu de xuǎnshǒu. He excelled all the other contestants in the high jump. 他的嗓门很大, 把别人的声音都∼下去了。 Tā de sǎngmén hěn dà, bǎ biéren de shēngyīn dōu ∼ xiàqu le. His voice was so loud that it drowned out everyone else's voice. ⑦ build ∼新房 ∼ xīnfáng build new houses 这栋楼∼得真漂亮。 Zhè dòng lóu ∼ de zhēn piàoliang. This building is really nice-looking. ② {conjunction} for; because 有所不知, ∼未学也。 Yǒusuǒ bù zhī, ∼ wèi xué yě. If there are things we do not know, it is because we haven't learnt them.

Question 1761

另外

Answer 1761

lìngwài ① {adverb} ⓐ in addition; besides 我虽然有一个, 可是我还想∼买一个。 Wǒ suīrán yǒu yī ge, kěshì wǒ hái xiǎng ∼ mǎi yī ge. Even though I already have one, I want to buy another one besides. ⓑ in place of that 我今天有事, 咱们∼再找时间谈吧。 Wǒ jīntiān yǒu shì, zánmen ∼ zài zhǎo shíjiān tán ba. I've got some things to attend to today. Shall we find another time to talk? ② (used with nouns) different; other 我还要跟你谈∼一件事情。 Wǒ hái yào gēn nǐ tán ∼ yī jiàn shìqing. There's another thing I want to talk over with you. ∼两个人我不认识。 ∼ liǎng ge rén wǒ bù rènshi. I don't know the other two people. ③ {conjunction} in addition; besides 这篇文章我改动了几处, ∼又补充了一小段。 Zhè piān wénzhāng wǒ gǎidòng le jǐ chù, ∼ yòu bǔchōng le yī xiǎo duàn. I made a few changes in this article. I also supplemented it with one short paragraph

Question 1762

成熟

Answer 1762

chéngshú ripe; mature 桃子快∼了。 Táozi kuài ∼ le. The peaches will soon be ripe. 她到十六岁发育∼。 Tā dào shíliù suì fāyù ∼. She had reached maturity by the time she was sixteen. 改革的条件已经∼。 Gǎigé de tiáojiàn yǐjing ∼. Conditions were ripe for reform. 时机∼。 Shíjī ∼. The time is ripe. 计划已经∼。 Jìhuà yǐjing ∼. Now we have a well-thought-out plan. 政治上∼ Zhèngzhì shàng ∼ politically mature ∼的经验 ∼ de jīngyàn ripe experience ∼的意见 ∼ de yìjian well-considered opinions 我的意见还不∼。 Wǒ de yìjian hái bù ∼. I haven't thought this idea through.

Question 1763

幼稚

Answer 1763

yòuzhì ① young ② childish; puerile; naive ∼可笑 ∼kěxiào ridiculously childish ∼的想法 ∼ de xiǎngfa naive ideas

Question 1764

失败

Answer 1764

shībài ① be defeated; lose (a war, etc.) 遭到了可耻的∼ zāodào le kěchǐ de ∼ meet with ignominious defeat ② fail 这项试验∼了不止一次。 Zhè xiàng shìyàn ∼ le bùzhǐ yī cì. The experiment has failed more than once.

Question 1765

因此

Answer 1765

yīncǐ {conjunction} so; therefore; for this reason; consequently 这个干部办事公道, ∼同志们都拥护他。 Zhège gànbù bànshì gōngdào, ∼ tóngzhì men dōu yōnghù tā. He is a fair-minded cadre, so all the comrades support him. 她的话引得大家都笑了, 室内的空气∼轻松了很多。 Tā de huà yǐndé dàjiā dōu xiào le, shìnèi de kōngqì ∼ qīngsōng le hěn duō. What she said set everyone laughing, and consequently the party livened up a lot. 雪融化时吸收热量, 气温∼下降。 Xuě rónghuà shí xīshōu rèliàng, qìwēn ∼ xiàjiàng. Melting snow absorbs heat, and so makes the temperature drop.

Question 1766

由于

Answer 1766

yóuyú ① {preposition} owing to; thanks to; as a result of; due to; in virtue of syn：由于 ∼健康关系 ∼ jiànkāng guānxi on health grounds ∼各种原因 ∼ gèzhǒng yuányīn for various reasons ∼同志们的共同努力, 工作进行得很顺利。 ∼ tóngzhì men de gòngtóng nǔlì, gōngzuò jìnxíng de hěn shùnlì. Owing to the concerted efforts of the comrades, work is going on smoothly. ② {conjunction} because; since ∼各人的观点不同, 我们没有能够取得一致意见。 ∼ gèrén de guāndiǎn bùtóng, wǒmen méiyǒu nénggòu qǔdé yīzhì yìjian. Since our points of view differ, we can't reach an agreement.

Question 1767

瞒

Answer 1767

mán hide the truth from 他怕妻子着急, 把病情∼着不说。 Tā pà qīzi zháojí, bǎ bìngqíng ∼ zhe bù shuō. He didn't let his wife know about his illness for fear she'd worry. 不∼你说 bù∼nǐshuō to tell you the truth 这件事不能再∼着他了。 Zhè jiàn shì bù néng zài ∼ zhe tā le. We cannot keep him in the dark about this any longer. 她∼了两岁。 Tā ∼ le liǎng suì. She pretended to be two years younger. 你干的丑事∼得住吗？ Nǐ gàn de chǒushì ∼ de zhù ma？ Did you think you could cover up such a disgraceful affair? 什么事也∼不过她的眼睛。 Shénme shì yě ∼ bù guò tā de yǎnjing. Nothing could escape her notice Do not confuse with 满: fill, fulfill, complete

Question 1768

实现

Answer 1768

shíxiàn realize; fulfil; carry out; bring about ∼自己的理想 ∼ zìjǐ de lǐxiǎng realize one's ideal ∼自己的诺言 ∼ zìjǐ de nuòyán fulfil one's promises ∼计划 ∼ jìhuà realize a plan ∼改革 ∼ gǎigé bring about a reform ∼祖国统一 ∼ zǔguó tǒngyī reunify the motherland ∼农业、工业、国防和科学技术的现代化 ∼ nóngyè, gōngyè, guófáng hé kēxué jìshù de xiàndàihuà accomplish the modernization of agriculture, industry, national defence, and science and technology 他的夙愿∼了。 Tā de sùyuàn ∼ le. His long-cherished wish has come true. 她∼了当演员的愿望。 Tā ∼ le dāng yǎnyuán de yuànwàng. She realized her intention of becoming an actress.

Question 1769

终于

Answer 1769

zhōngyú {adverb} at (long) last; in the end; finally 她∼到了, 晚了将近半小时。 Tā ∼ dào le, wǎn le jiāngjìn bàn xiǎoshí. At long last she arrived, about half an hour late. 中国登山队∼胜利地登上了珠峰。 Zhōngguó dēngshānduì ∼ shènglì de dēng shàng le Zhūfēng. The Chinese mountaineering expedition finally succeeded in scaling Mount Qomolangma. 尽管多方医治, ∼还是把他受伤的腿锯了。 Jǐnguǎn duōfāng yīzhì, ∼ háishi bǎ tā shòushāng de tuǐ jù le. All the treatments were to no avail and in the end they had to amputate his wounded leg.

Question 1770

愿望

Answer 1770

yuànwàng desire; wish; aspiration 从团结的∼出发 Cóng tuánjié de ∼ chūfā start from the desire for unity 全世界人民的共同∼ quánshìjiè rénmín de gòngtóng ∼ the common aspirations of the world's people 她出国进修的∼终于实现了。 Tā chūguó jìnxiū de ∼ zhōngyú shíxiàn le. Her wish to go abroad for advanced studies has at last come true

Question 1771

独

Answer 1771

dú ① only; single ∼子 ∼zǐ only son ② {adverb} solely; only 大家都到了, ∼有他还没来。 Dàjiā dōu dào le, ∼yǒu tā hái méi lái. He's the only one who isn't here yet. ③ {adverb} alone; by oneself; in solitude ∼居 ∼jū live a solitary existence ∼坐 ∼zuò sit alone ④ (old) people without offspring; the childless 鳏寡孤独 guān-guǎ-gū-dú ⑤ (informal) standoffish 他这个人真∼。 Tā zhège rén zhēn ∼. He's rather standoffish.

Question 1772

独生女

Answer 1772

dúshēngnǚ | only daughter

Question 1773

果然

Answer 1773

guǒrán ① {adverb} really; as expected; sure enough ∼你说对了。 ∼ nǐ shuō duìle. As expected, what you said proved to be correct. 他说要下雪, ∼就下了。 Tā shuō yào xiàxuě, ∼ jiù xià le. He said it would snow, and sure enough it did. ∼名不虚传。 ∼ míngbùxūchuán. A really well-deserved reputation. ② {conjunction} if indeed; if really 事情∼是那样, 那就好办了。 Shìqing ∼ shì nàyàng, nà jiù hǎo bàn le. If that's really the way things are, there should be no difficulty.

Question 1774

如此

Answer 1774

rúcǐ so; such; in this way; like that ∼勇敢 ∼ yǒnggǎn so brave ∼聪明的孩子很少见。 ∼ cōngming de háizi hěn shǎojiàn. Such an intellingent child is rarely seen. 他来得∼之快, 完全出乎意料。 Tā lái de ∼ zhī kuài, wánquán chūhū yìliào. I never expected him to get here so soon. 似乎是∼。 Sìhū shì ∼. So it appears. 原文∼, 未加改动。 Yuánwén ∼, wèi jiā gǎidòng. This is a faithful reproduction of the original, without any alterations. 他的脾气向来∼。 Tā de píqi xiànglái ∼. He has always been so. or He's always like this. 朋友之间互相帮助, 理当∼。 Péngyou zhījiān hùxiāng bāngzhù, lǐdāng ∼. Friends always help each other, and rightly so. 事已∼, 后悔也是枉然。 Shì yǐ ∼, hòuhuǐ yě shì wǎngrán. Now it's done, regrets are of no avail. or It's no use crying over spilt milk. 情况就是∼。 Qíngkuàng jiù shì ∼. That's how things stand. 困难是很多的, 虽然∼, 也要想法完成任务。 Kùnnan shì hěn duō de, suīrán ∼, yě yào xiǎngfa wánchéng rènwu. We'll try to fulfil our task in spite of the many difficulties.

Question 1775

实话

Answer 1775

shíhuà truth 说∼ shuō ∼ tell the truth

Question 1776

对于

Answer 1776

duìyú {preposition} with regard to; concerning; to ∼每个具体问题要进行具体分析。 ∼ měi ge jùtǐ wèntí yào jìnxíng jùtǐ fēnxi. We should make a concrete analysis of each specific question. ∼他的工作我没有什么意见。 ∼ tā de gōngzuò wǒ méiyǒu shénme yìjian. I have no complaints with regard to his work. 她∼你的建议有什么反应？ Tā ∼ nǐ de jiànyì yǒu shénme fǎnyìng？ How did she react to your suggestion? ∼一个革命者来说, 为人民服务就是最大的幸福。 ∼ yī ge gémìngzhě láishuō, wèi rénmín fúwù jiù shì zuì dà de xìngfú. Nothing makes a revolutionary happier than serving the people. 我∼音乐没有鉴赏力。 Wǒ ∼ yīnyuè méiyǒu jiànshǎnglì. I have no ear for music.

Question 1777

独立

Answer 1777

dúlì ① stand alone ∼山巅的苍松 ∼ shāndiān de cāngsōng a pine tree standing alone on a mountain peak ② independence 宣布∼ xuānbù ∼ proclaim independence ③ independent; on one's own ∼营(团、师) ∼ yíng (tuán, shī) independent battalion (regiment, division) ∼分析问题和解决问题的能力 ∼ fēnxi wèntí hé jiějué wèntí de nénglì ability to analyse and solve problems on one's own

Question 1778

自在

Answer 1778

zìzai comfortable; at ease 主人太客气了, 反而使他们有些不∼。 Zhǔrén tài kèqi le, fǎn'ér shǐ tāmen yǒu xiē bù ∼. The host's assiduous attentions made them feel rather ill at ease. 身体有点不∼ Shēntǐ yǒudiǎn bù ∼ feel a little out of sorts; not be quite oneself

Question 1779

考虑

Answer 1779

kǎolǜ

Question 1780

今后

Answer 1780

jīnhòu from now on; in the days to come; henceforth; hereafter; in future ∼的十年内 ∼ de shí nián nèi in the next decade; in the coming ten years ∼的任务 ∼ de rènwu the tasks ahead 希望∼两国人民之间有更多的交往。 Xīwàng ∼ liǎng guó rénmín zhījiān yǒu gèng duō de jiāowǎng. We hope from now on there will be more exchanges between our two people syn：将来

Question 1781

将来

Answer 1781

jiānglái future 在不远的∼ Zài bù yuǎn de ∼ in the not too distant future; before long 在可以预见的∼ zài kěyǐ yùjiàn de ∼ in the foreseeable future syn：今后

Question 1782

想法

Answer 1782

1- xiǎngfa

Question 1783

临

Answer 1783

lín ① face; overlook ∼街的窗子 ∼jiē de chuāngzi a window overlooking the street 这所房子∼河。 Zhè suǒ fángzi ∼hé. This house looks out on a river. 东∼大海 Dōng ∼ dàhǎi border on the sea in the east ② arrive; be present 亲临 qīnlín ③ {preposition} on the point of; just before; be about to ∼睡 ∼shuì just before going to bed; at bedtime 这本书是我∼离开北京时买的。 Zhè běn shū shì wǒ ∼ líkāi Běijīng shí mǎi de. I bought this book just before I left Beijing. ④ copy (a model of calligraphy or painting) ∼画 ∼ huà copy a painting

Question 1784

拼命

Answer 1784

pīnmìng ① risk one's life; defy death; go all out regardless of danger to one's life ∼精神 ∼ jīngshén the death-defying spirit 被围困的敌人摆出一副∼的架势。 Bèi wéikùn de dírén bǎi chū yī fù ∼ de jiàshi. The encircled enemy seemed to be getting ready for a last-ditch stand. ② exerting the utmost strength; for all one is worth; with all one's might; desperately ∼奔跑 ∼ bēnpǎo run for all one is worth ∼工作 ∼ gōngzuò work with all one's might ∼获取利润 ∼ huòqǔ lìrùn do one's utmost to get as much profit as possible

Question 1785

塞

Answer 1785

sāi ① fill in; squeeze in; stuff 箱子不太满, 还可以再∼点东西。 Xiāngzi bù tài mǎn, hái kěyǐ zài ∼ diǎn dōngxi. There is still room in the suitcase to squeeze a few more things in. 把窟窿∼住。 Bǎ kūlong ∼ zhù. Stop that hole. 水管∼住了。 Shuǐguǎn ∼ zhù le. The waterpipe is clogged up. ② stopper 木∼ Mù ∼ stopper; plug; spigot

Question 1786

离别

Answer 1786

líbié part (for a longish period); leave; bid farewell 我∼故乡已经两年了。 Wǒ ∼ gùxiāng yǐjing liǎng nián le. It's two years since I left my hometown.

Question 1787

挥

Answer 1787

huī ① wave; wield 他把手一∼, 上马驰骋而去。 Tā bǎ shǒu yī ∼, shàngmǎ chíchěng ér qù. With a wave of his hand, he mounted the horse and galloped away. ∼刀 ∼dāo wield a sword ∼笔 ∼bǐ wield the brush; put pen to paper ② wipe off 挥泪 huīlèi ③ command (an army) 指挥 zhǐhuī

Question 1788

分手

Answer 1788

fēnshǒu part company; say good-bye 我们是在车站∼的。 Wǒmen shì zài chēzhàn ∼ de. We said good-bye to each other at the station. 他们因意见分歧而∼了。 Tāmen yīn yìjian fēnqí ér ∼ le. They parted company due to a difference of opinion.

Question 1789

眼泪

Answer 1789

yǎnlèi tears 擦～ cā wipe 流∼ liú ∼ shed tears 眼泪一下子流了 强咽下∼ qiáng yànxià ∼ choke down (or back) one's tears 为这件事她没少掉∼。 Wèi zhè jiàn shì tā méi shǎo diào ∼. It cost her many tears. 她的∼说来就来。 Tā de ∼ shuō lái jiù lái. She breaks out into tears at a moment's notice.

Question 1790

一下子

Answer 1790

yíxiàzi all at once; all of a sudden 忽然 突然

Question 1791

说实话/说心里话/说真的

Answer 1791

``` shuōshíhuà • (to express one's) true feelings • to speak the truth • truth to tell • frankly ``` xīnlihuà • (to express one's) true feelings • what is on one's mind • secret mind

Question 1792

长大

Answer 1792

zhǎngdà grow up; be brought up 我∼了当医生。 Wǒ ∼ le dāng yīshēng. I'm going to be a doctor when I grow up. 在红旗下∼ Zài hóngqí xià ∼ be brought up (or grow up) under the red flag

Question 1793

毕竟

Answer 1793

bìjìng {adverb} after all; all in all; when all is said and done; in the final analysis 她的缺点同她的成绩相比, ∼是第二位的。 Tā de quēdiǎn tóng tā de chéngjì xiāngbǐ, ∼ shì dì-èr wèi de. Compared with her achievements, her shortcomings are, after all, only secondary. 这部书虽然有缺页, 但∼是珍本。 Zhè bù shū suīrán yǒu quē yè, dàn ∼ shì zhēnběn. This book is a rare edition, though there are several pages missing.

Question 1794

说不出

Answer 1794

shuōbuchū | • unable to say

Question 1795

即使 即使.....也

Answer 1795

jíshǐ {conjunction} even; even if; even though 即使.....也 ∼下雨我也去。 ∼ xiàyǔ wǒ yě qù. I'll go anyway even if it rains. ∼条件再好, 也还要靠自己努力。 ∼ tiáojiàn zài hǎo, yě hái yào kào zìjǐ nǔlì. No matter how favourable the conditions are, we'll still rely on our own efforts. 今年的粮食∼不能达到亩产一千斤, 也还能打个八百斤。 Jīnnián de liángshi ∼ bù néng dádào mǔchǎn yīqiān jīn, yě hái néng dǎ ge bābǎi jīn. The per mu yield of grain for this year can be at least eight hundred jin , if not one thousand. ∼跟我没有关系, 我也要管。 ∼ gēn wǒ méiyǒu guānxi, wǒ yě yào guǎn. I shall make it my business even if it has nothing to do with me.

Question 1796

弄

Answer 1796

nòng ① play with; fool with 小孩儿爱∼沙土。 Xiǎo hái'ér ài ∼ shātǔ. Children like to play with sand. 你别∼闹钟了。 Nǐ bié ∼ nàozhōng le. Stop fooling with that alarm clock. ② do; manage; handle; get sb. or sth. into a specified condition ∼饭 ∼fàn prepare a meal; cook 我来不及了, 你帮我∼∼吧。 Wǒ láibují le, nǐ bāng wǒ ∼ ba. I haven't got enough time. Will you please do it for me? 他这一说反把我∼糊涂了。 Tā zhè yī shuō fǎn bǎ wǒ ∼ hútu le. His explanation only made me feel more puzzled than ever. 他把衣服∼脏了。 Tā bǎ yīfu ∼ zāng le. He got his clothes dirty. 有些问题还需要∼清楚。 Yǒuxiē wèntí hái xūyào ∼ qīngchu. Certain questions have yet to be clarified. ∼得不好, 就会前功尽弃。 ∼ de bù hǎo, jiù huì qiángōngjìnqì. If we don't do a good job now, all the work we've done will be wasted. ③ get; fetch 你去∼点水来。 Nǐ qù ∼ diǎn shuǐ lái. Go and get some water. ④ play ∼手段 ∼ shǒuduàn play tricks

Question 1797

弄坏

Answer 1797

nònghuài ruin; put out of order; make a mess of 把事情∼ bǎ shìqing ∼ make a mess of things

Question 1798

送货

Answer 1798

sònghuò deliver goods ∼上门 ∼ shàngmén deliver goods right to the doorstep of a customer; deliver to domicile

Question 1799

送货

Answer 1799

sònghuò deliver goods ∼上门 ∼ shàngmén deliver goods right to the doorstep of a customer; deliver to domicile

Question 1800

货

Answer 1800

huò ① money 通货 tōnghuò ② goods; commodity 中国∼ Zhōngguó ∼ Chinese goods ③ (offensive) 蠢货 chǔnhuò ④ (formal) sell ∼卖 ∼ mài sell commodities

Question 1801

遥远

Answer 1801

yáoyuǎn distant; remote; faraway ∼的将来 ∼ de jiānglái the distant (or remote) future ∼的山村 ∼ de shāncūn a remote mountain village ∼的边疆 ∼ de biānjiāng remote frontiers 路途∼ lùtú ∼ a long journey; a long way to go

Question 1802

祖国

Answer 1802

zǔguó | one's country; homeland; native land; motherland; fatherland

Question 1803

限制

Answer 1803

xiànzhì ① place (or impose) restrictions on; restrict; limit; confine ∼数量 ∼ shùliàng limit to a number or amount ∼发言时间 ∼ fāyán shíjiān restrict (or limit) the time allowed for a speaker ∼在必要的范围内 ∼ zài bìyào de fànwéi nèi confine sth. within necessary limits 文章的字数不加∼。 Wénzhāng de zì shù bù jiā ∼. There is no restriction on the length of the article. ② restriction; limit; confinement 年龄∼ Niánlíng ∼ age limit 受健康状况的∼ shòu jiànkāng zhuàngkuàng de ∼ be handicapped by one's poor health 有一定的∼ yǒu yīdìng de ∼ have specified restrictions

Question 1804

省钱

Answer 1804

shěngqián save money; be economical 每月省点钱 Měi yuè shěng diǎn qián save some money each month

Question 1805

吃惊

Answer 1805

chījīng be startled; be shocked; be amazed; be taken aback 大吃一惊 dàchī-yījīng be flabbergasted 他那坚强的毅力使人∼。 Tā nà jiānqiáng de yìlì shǐ rén ∼. His will power is amazing.

Question 1806

悄悄

Answer 1806

qiāoqiāo {adverb} quietly; on the quiet 我∼地披上大衣, 带上门出去。 Wǒ ∼ de pī shàng dàyī, dài shàng mén chūqu. Quietly, I put on my coat and went out, closing the door after me. 他∼儿地跟我全说了。 Tā ∼r de gēn wǒ quán shuō le. He told me everything on the quiet.

Question 1807

对着

Answer 1807

duìzhegàn ① do the very opposite of what sb. is doing ② try to beat sb. at what he is doing * to adopt confrontational posture * to meet head-on * to compete

Question 1808

取消

Answer 1808

qǔxiāo • to cancel • cancellation

Question 1809

制造

Answer 1809

zhìzào ① make; manufacture 中国∼的飞机 Zhōngguó ∼ de fēijī China-made aircraft 这设备是我们自己∼的。 Zhè shèbèi shì wǒmen zìjǐ ∼ de. The equipment is of our own manufacture. ② engineer; create; fabricate ∼纠纷 ∼ jiūfēn create trouble; sow dissension ∼紧张局势 ∼ jǐnzhāng júshì create tension ∼分裂 ∼ fēnliè foment splits 制造商 zhìzàoshāng manufacturer 制造业 manufacturing industry

Question 1810

限

Answer 1810

xiàn ① limit; bounds 以年底为∼ yǐ niándǐ wéi ∼ set the end of the year as the deadline ② set a limit; limit; restrict ∼你一个月完成。 ∼ nǐ yī ge yuè wánchéng. You are allowed one month to finish the job. 每人∼购四张票。 Měi rén ∼ gòu sì zhāng piào. Each customer is limited to four tickets. 人数不∼。 Rénshù bù ∼. There is no restriction (or limit) on the number of people. 不要∼得太死, 要有点灵活性。 Bùyào ∼ de tài sǐ, yào yǒu diǎn línghuóxìng. Don't make rigid restrictions; allow a certain latitude.

Question 1811

慧

Answer 1811

huì intelligent; bright 智慧 zhìhuì

Question 1812

限制

Answer 1812

xiànzhì ① place (or impose) restrictions on; restrict; limit; confine ∼数量 ∼ shùliàng limit to a number or amount ∼发言时间 ∼ fāyán shíjiān restrict (or limit) the time allowed for a speaker ∼在必要的范围内 ∼ zài bìyào de fànwéi nèi confine sth. within necessary limits 文章的字数不加∼。 Wénzhāng de zì shù bù jiā ∼. There is no restriction on the length of the article. ② restriction; limit; confinement 年龄∼ Niánlíng ∼ age limit 受健康状况的∼ shòu jiànkāng zhuàngkuàng de ∼ be handicapped by one's poor health 有一定的∼ yǒu yīdìng de ∼ have specified restrictions

Question 1813

邻居

Answer 1813

línjū | neighbour

Question 1814

无所谓

Answer 1814

wúsuǒwèi ① cannot be called; not deserve the name of 这是随便说的, ∼什么批评。 Zhè shì suíbiàn shuō de, ∼ shénme pīpíng. It was a passing remark; I didn't mean it as a criticism. ② be indifferent; not matter 采取∼的态度 Cǎiqǔ ∼ de tàidu adopt an indifferent attitude 你替他着急, 他自己却好象∼似的。 Nǐ tì tā zháojí, tā zìjǐ què hǎo xiàng ∼ shìde. You are worried about him, but he himself doesn't seem to care. 他去不去∼。 Tā qù bù qù ∼. It makes no difference whether he goes or not. 钱多少我无所谓

Question 1815

所谓

Answer 1815

suǒwèi ① what is called; what is known as ∼华北 ∼ Huáběi what is called North China ∼四个现代化, 是指工业、农业、国防和科学技术的现代化。 ∼ sì ge xiàndàihuà, shì zhǐ gōngyè, nóngyè, guófáng hé kēxué jìshù de xiàndàihuà. By the “four modernizations” we mean modernization in industry, agriculture, national defence, and science and technology. ② so-called 他的∼“朋友”都背弃了他。 Tā de ∼ “péngyou” dōu bèiqì le tā. All his so- called friends deserted him.

Question 1816

脏

Answer 1816

zāng dirty; filthy ∼衣服 ∼ yīfu dirty (or soiled) clothes; dirty linen ∼水 ∼shuǐ filthy water; slops; sewage 别把桌布弄∼了。 Bié bǎ zhuōbù nòng ∼ le. Don't dirty the tablecloth.

Question 1817

活泼

Answer 1817

huópo ① lively; vivacious; vivid 天真∼的孩子 tiānzhēn ∼ de háizi lively children 文字∼ wénzì ∼ written in a lively style ② reactive

Question 1818

减少

Answer 1818

jiǎnshǎo reduce; decrease; lessen; cut down ∼非生产性开支 ∼ fēishēngchǎnxìng kāizhī reduce nonproductive expenditure 精简机构, ∼层次 jīngjiǎn jīgòu, ∼ céngcì simplify the administrative structure and eliminate duplication 给他∼一些工作 gěi tā ∼ yīxiē gōngzuò relieve him of some of his work 交通事故∼了。 Jiāotōng shìgù ∼ le. There has been a decrease in traffic accidents.

Question 1819

放弃

Answer 1819

fàngqì abandon; give up; renounce ∼原来计划 ∼ yuánlái jìhuà abandon the original plan ∼表决权 ∼ biǎojuéquán abstain from voting ∼原则 ∼ yuánzé forsake one's principles

Question 1820

尤其

Answer 1820

yóuqí {adverb} especially; particularly 大家干得都很猛, ∼是小王。 Dàjiā gàn de dōu hěn měng, ∼ shì xiǎo wáng. Everyone was working energetically, especially Xiao Wang. 讲话的第一部分∼重要。 Jiǎnghuà de dì-yī bùfen ∼ zhòngyào. The first part of the speech is particularly important. 多喝酒对身体不好, ∼影响心脏。 Duō hē jiǔ duì shēntǐ bù hǎo, ∼ yǐngxiǎng xīnzàng. Heavy drinking is harmful to health, especially to the heart. 我喜欢音乐, ∼喜欢古典音乐。 Wǒ xǐhuan yīnyuè, ∼ xǐhuan gǔdiǎn yīnyuè. I love music, especially classical music.

Question 1821

退休

Answer 1821

tuìxiū • to retire • retirement (from work)

Question 1822

领导

Answer 1822

lǐngdǎo ① lead; exercise leadership 在党的∼下 zài dǎng de ∼ xià under the leadership of the Communist Party 担任∼工作 dānrèn ∼ gōngzuò shoulder the responsibility of leadership; hold a leading position ② leadership; leader 他是我们厂的∼。 Tā shì wǒmen chǎng de ∼. He's a leading cadre of our factory. 这个错误由我们∼上负责。 Zhège cuòwù yóu wǒmen ∼ shàng fùzé. We of the leadership must accept responsibility for this mistake.

Question 1823

工厂

Answer 1823

gōngchǎng 工厂 factory; mill; plant; works 铁∼ tiě∼ iron works ∼区 ∼ qū factory district

Question 1824

贵重

Answer 1824

guìzhòng valuable; precious ∼物品请自妥善俣管 ∼ wùpǐnqingzituoshunyuguan valuables ∼药品 ∼ yàopǐn costly (or expensive) medicines 他送了一份儿∼的礼物。 Tā sòng le yī fènr ∼ de lǐwù. He gave a valuable present.

Question 1825

流

Answer 1825

liú ① (of liquid) flow 水∼得很快。 Shuǐ∼ de hěn kuài. The water is flowing very fast. 这条河向北∼。 Zhè tiáo hé xiàng běi ∼. This river flows in a northerly direction. 农村人口∼入城市 Nóngcūn rénkǒu ∼rù chéngshì the flow of rural population into urban areas 伤口∼脓。 Shāngkǒu ∼ nóng. The wound is festering. ∼汗 ∼hàn perspire; sweat ∼鼻涕 ∼ bítì have a runny nose ∼泪 ∼lèi shed tears ∼涎 ∼xián water at the mouth; slaver; slobber ② moving from place to place; drifting; wandering 流民 liúmín 流通 liútōng ③ spread; circulate 流传 liúchuán ④ change for the worse; degenerate 流于形式 liúyú xíngshì ⑤ banish; send into exile 流放 liúfàng ⑥ stream of water 中流 zhōngliú 河流 héliú ⑦ sth. resembling a stream of water; current 气流 qìliú 电流 diànliú ⑧ class; rate; grade 一∼作家 yī∼ zuòjiā a first-class writer 一∼作品 yī∼ zuòpǐn a first-rate (literary) work 考茨基之∼ kǎo cí jī zhī ∼ Kautsky and his like (or ilk)

Question 1826

退步

Answer 1826

tuìbù ◆ lag (or fall) behind; retrogress 这孩子功课∼了。 Zhè háizi gōngkè ∼ le. The boy's not doing so well in his studies as he used to. 他思想上∼了。 Tā sīxiǎng shàng ∼ le. He has slipped back ideologically. ◆ room for manoeuvre; leeway 留个∼ Liú ge ∼ leave some room for manoeuvre; leave some leeway

Question 1827

明显

Answer 1827

míngxiǎn clear; obvious; evident; distinct ∼的优势 ∼ de yōushì clear superiority ∼的改进 ∼ de gǎijìn distinct improvement ∼的成效 ∼ de chéngxiào tangible result 目标∼。 Mùbiāo ∼. The target is quite clear. 这很∼是一个借口。 Zhè hěn ∼ shì yī ge jièkǒu. This is evidently a pretext.

Question 1828

撞

Answer 1828

zhuàng ① bump against; run into; strike; collide ∼墙 ∼qiáng bump against a wall ～伤 ～倒 ～摔 - ∼钟 ∼zhōng toll (or strike) a bell 一辆卡车∼坏了我们的汽车。 Yī liàng kǎchē ∼ huài le wǒmen de qìchē. A lorry ran into our car and damaged it. 被卡车∼倒了 Bèi kǎchē ∼ dǎo le be knocked down by a truck 两船在雾中相∼。 Liǎng chuán zài wù zhōng xiāng∼. Two ships collided in the fog. ② meet by chance; bump into; run into 我不想见他, 偏∼上他了。 Wǒ bù xiǎng jiàn tā, piān ∼ shàng tā le. I tried to avoid him, but it was just my luck to bump into him. ③ rush; dash; barge 横冲直撞 héngchōng-zhízhuàng ④ take one's chance ∼运气 ∼ yùnqi try one's luck; take a chance

Question 1829

只要

Answer 1829

zhǐyào {conjunction} (usu. used correlatively with 就 or 便) if only; as long as; provided ∼你有钱就办得到。 ∼ nǐ yǒu qián jiù bàn de dào. You could do it if only you had the money. ∼你在这儿, 我就放心了。 ∼ nǐ zài zhèr, wǒ jiù fàngxīn le. As long as you're here, I'll have nothing to worry about. ∼虚心, 就会进步。 ∼ xūxīn, jiù huì jìnbù. Provided you are modest, you'll surely make progress.

Question 1830

掏出

Answer 1830

tāochū • to fish out • to take out (from a pocket, bag etc) 到了学校门口我下了车，透出钱来要给他们的时候，两个小孩子笑着说

Question 1831

几乎

Answer 1831

jīhū (or 幾幾乎 jījīhū) {adverb} almost; nearly; practically 他∼一夜沒睡。 Tā ∼ yī yè méi shuì. He lay awake almost the whole night. 我在物理學方面的知識, ∼等於零。 Wǒ zài wùlǐxué fāngmiàn de zhīshi, ∼ děngyú líng. My knowledge of physics is practically nil. 你比我∼高了一頭。 Nǐ bǐ wǒ ∼ gāo le yī tóu. You're nearly a head taller than I. 故鄉變化太大了, 我∼認不出來了。 Gùxiāng biànhuà tài dà le, wǒ ∼ rèn bù chūlai le. My home town had changed so much that I could hardly recognize it. 我腳下一滑, ∼(沒)摔倒。 Wǒ jiǎo xià yī huá, ∼ (méi) shuāidǎo. I slipped and nearly fell. 不是你提醒我, 我∼忘了。 Bù shì nǐ tíxǐng wǒ, wǒ ∼ wàng le. It would have slipped my mind if you hadn't reminded me of it.

Question 1832

酒菜

Answer 1832

jiǔcài ① food and drink ② food to go with wine or liquor 在三次“回头再说”之后，我终于去了他家.他和太太都十分热情，买菜做饭，准备了满满一桌的酒菜让我吃了个够.

Question 1833

临了

Answer 1833

línliǎo (or 臨末了兒 línmòliǎor) (informal) finally; in the end 人人都想去, ∼只好由組長決定。 Rénrén dōu xiǎng qù, ∼ zhǐhǎo yóu zǔzhǎng juédìng. Everyone wanted to go. In the end the group leader had to decide.

Question 1834

推辞

Answer 1834

tuīcí decline (an appointment, invitation, etc.) 在北京的日子里，我经常听到”回头再说”这句话.它让我感到的不只是客气的推辞，更多的是温暖的等待。

Question 1835

等待

Answer 1835

děngdài。⌛️ wait; await； expect ∼時機 ∼ shíjī await a favourable opportunity; wait for a chance; bide one's time 抓緊時間, 不要∼。 Zhuājǐn shíjiān, bùyào ∼. Don't waste time. Go ahead.

Question 1836

熟悉

Answer 1836

shúxī know sth. or sb. well; be familiar with; have an intimate knowledge of 他們彼此很∼。 Tāmen bǐcǐ hěn ∼. They know each other very well. 用群眾∼的語言來寫作 Yòng qúnzhòng ∼ de yǔyán lái xiězuò write in language familiar to the masses 你到了那裡, 要先∼當地的情況。 Nǐ dào le nàli, yào xiān ∼ dāngdì de qíngkuàng. When you get there, first of all familiarize yourself with the situation. 他對各項生產數字很∼。 Tā duì gèxiàng shēngchǎn shùzì hěn ∼. He has the various production figures at his fingertips. 他對這工作不∼。 Tā duì zhè gōngzuò bù ∼. He is new to the task. ∼內情 ∼ nèiqíng know the ins and outs of the matter; know the inside story of; be in the know

Question 1837

主动

Answer 1837

zhǔdòng ① take the initiative; do sth. of one's own accord 爭取∼ zhēngqǔ ∼ try to gain the initiative; contend for the initiative ∼幫助人 ∼ bāngzhù rén help others of one's own accord 我們應∼派人去支援。 Wǒmen yīng ∼ pài rén qù zhīyuán. We ought to send people to help on our own initiative. ② driving ∼齒輪 ∼ chǐlún driving gear ∼軸 ∼ zhóu driving shaft; driving spindle

Question 1838

打招呼

Answer 1838

dǎ zhāohu ① greet sb.; say hello 他俩见面不∼, 仿佛谁也不认得谁。 Tā liǎ jiànmiàn bù ∼, fǎngfú shuí yě bù rènde shuí. The two of them never greet each other and behave as if they were strangers. ② notify; let sb. know 你什么时候去开封, 给我打个招呼。 Nǐ shénme shíhou qù Kāifēng, gěi wǒ dǎ ge zhāohu. When you go to Kaifeng, please let me know. ③ warn; remind 事先已跟他们打过招呼了。 Shìxiān yǐ gēn tāmen dǎ guò zhāohu le. I've already warned them.

Question 1839

招手

Answer 1839

zhāoshǒu beckon; wave 他∼要我进去。 Tā ∼ yào wǒ jìnqu. He beckoned me in. ∼致意 ∼zhìyì wave one's greetings; wave back in acknowledgement 胜利在向我们∼。 Shènglì zài xiàng wǒmen ∼. Victory beckons.

Question 1840

正好

Answer 1840

zhènghǎo ① just in time; just right; just enough 你来得∼。 Nǐ lái de ∼. You've come just in time. 这双鞋我穿∼。 Zhè shuāng xié wǒ chuān ∼. This pair of shoes fits me nicely. 这笔钱∼买台抽水机。 Zhè bǐ qián ∼ mǎi tái chōushuǐjī. This is just enough money for a pump. 天气不冷不热, ∼出去玩玩。 Tiānqì bùlěngbùrè, ∼ chūqu wán wán. It's neither too hot nor too cold - just the right weather for an outing. 这∼证明我们的作法是对的。 Zhè ∼ zhèngmíng wǒmen de zuòfǎ shì duì de. That only goes to prove that our approach is correct. ② happen to; chance to; as it happens 小王∼从那儿路过。 Xiǎo wáng ∼ cóng nàr lùguò. Xiao Wang happened (or chanced) to be passing by. 我身边∼有五块钱。 Wǒ shēnbiān ∼ yǒu wǔ kuài qián. As it happens, I have five yuan with me.

Question 1841

犹豫

Answer 1841

yóuyù

Question 1842

1-掏 2-掏出

Answer 1842

1-tāo • to fish out (from pocket) • to scoop 2-tāochū • to fish out • to take out (from a pocket, bag etc) 掏出钱来

Question 1843

遇到

Answer 1843

yùdào run into; encounter; come across 在路上∼一个老同学 zài lùshang ∼ yī ge lǎo tóngxué run into an old schoolmate on the way ∼意外的问题 ∼ yìwài de wèntí come across unforeseen problems ∼埋伏 ∼ máifú run into an ambush

Question 1844

减少

Answer 1844

jiǎnshǎo reduce; decrease; lessen; cut down ∼非生产性开支 ∼ fēishēngchǎnxìng kāizhī reduce nonproductive expenditure 精简机构, ∼层次 jīngjiǎn jīgòu, ∼ céngcì simplify the administrative structure and eliminate duplication 给他∼一些工作 gěi tā ∼ yīxiē gōngzuò relieve him of some of his work 交通事故∼了。 Jiāotōng shìgù ∼ le. There has been a decrease in traffic accidents.

Question 1845

增加

Answer 1845

zēngjiā。～》 （opp.减少） increase; raise; add ∼积累 ∼ jīlěi increase accumulation ∼收入 ∼ shōurù increase income ∼工资 ∼ gōngzī get a raise in pay ∼困难 ∼ kùnnan add to the difficulties; multiply the difficulties ∼复种面积 ∼ fùzhòng miànji extend the area of double or triple cropping; enlarge the multiple-cropping area ∼体重 ∼ tǐzhòng put on weight ∼抵抗力 ∼ dǐkànglì build up one's resistance to disease 产量比去年∼一倍。 Chǎnliàng bǐ qùnián ∼ yī bèi. Output is double that of last year. 报名人数由三千∼到五千。 Bàomíng rénshù yóu sānqiān ∼ dào wǔqiān. The number of applicants has gone up from 3,000 to 5,000.

Question 1846

恋爱失败

Answer 1846

1- liàn'ài ① romantic love; love affair 谈∼ tán ∼ be in love; have a love affair ② be in love; have a courtship 他们两个人在∼呢。 Tāmen liǎng ge rén zài ∼ ne. They are falling in love. 他们没∼就结婚了。 Tāmen méi ∼ jiù jiéhūn le. They had no courtship, they just got married. 2- 失败 shībài ① be defeated; lose (a war, etc.) 遭到了可耻的∼ zāodào le kěchǐ de ∼ meet with ignominious defeat ② fail 这项试验∼了不止一次。 Zhè xiàng shìyàn ∼ le bùzhǐ yī cì. The experiment has failed more than once.

Question 1847

离

Answer 1847

lí ① leave; part from; be away from ∼京赴穗 ∼ jīng fù suì leave Beijing for Guangzhou 她∼家已经三年了。 Tā ∼jiā yǐjing sān nián le. She's been away from home for three years. ② from (in giving distances) 车站∼这儿三里地。 Chēzhàn ∼ zhèr sān lǐ dì. The railway station is three li from here. ∼国庆节只有十天了。 ∼ Guóqìngjié zhǐ yǒu shí tiān le. National Day is only ten days away. ③ without; independent of 发展工业∼不了钢铁。 Fāzhǎn gōngyè ∼buliǎo gāngtiě. Industry cannot develop without steel. 他∼不了酒。 Tā ∼buliǎo jiǔ. He can't stay away from the bottle.

Question 1848

冠军

Answer 1848

guànjūn

Question 1849

晴天

Answer 1849

qíngtiān ☀️ • clear sky • sunny day 南边天天下雨，没有一天晴天

Question 1850

及格

Answer 1850

jígé （syn：考好试 或者顺利通过了考试） pass a test, examination, etc.; pass 他的历史课考试∼了。 Tā de lìshǐ kè kǎoshì ∼ le. He passed the history test. 中国学校一般采用百分制, 六十分为∼。 Zhōngguó xuéxiào yībān cǎiyòng bǎifēnzhì, liùshí fēn wéi ∼. Most schools in China use the hundred percentage point system, with 60 percent as the passing grade.

Question 1851

友谊

Answer 1851

yǒuyì friendship 深厚的∼ shēnhòu de ∼ profound friendship 建立∼ jiànlì ∼ build (or forge) ties of friendship

Question 1852

分享

Answer 1852

fēnxiǎng share (joy, rights, etc.); partake of ∼胜利的喜悦 ∼ shènglì de xǐyuè share the joys of victory

Question 1853

喜悦

Answer 1853

xǐyuè happy; joyous 怀着万分∼的心情 huáizhe wànfēn ∼ de xīnqíng with a feeling of immeasurable joy 内心充满了∼ nèixīn chōngmǎn le ∼ be filled with joy

Question 1854

迟疑

Answer 1854

yí ① doubt; disbelieve; suspect 深信不∼ shēnxìnbù∼ unquestioningly believe; not have the slightest doubt ② doubtful; uncertain 疑点 yídiǎn 疑义 yíyì

Question 1855

摘

Answer 1855

zhāi ① pick; pluck; take off ∼棉花(苹果) ∼ miánhua (píngguǒ) pick cotton (apples) ∼花 ∼huā pluck flowers 把眼镜∼下来 bǎ yǎnjìng ∼ xiàlai take off one's glasses 把灯泡∼下来 bǎ dēngpào ∼ xiàlai remove the bulb ∼白菜帮子 ∼ báicài bāngzi strip a cabbage of its outer leaves ② select; make extracts from 摘译 zhāiyì ③ borrow money when in urgent need ∼几个钱救急 ∼ jǐ ge qián jiùjí borrow some money to meet an urgent need

Question 1856

正要

Answer 1856

zhèngyào • to be just about to • to be on the point of 我正要做饭，不料我的妈妈给我打电话

Question 1857

替

Answer 1857

tì ◆ ① take the place of; replace; substitute for 今天老王没来, 谁∼他？ Jīntiān lǎo wáng méi lái, shuí ∼ tā？ Lao Wang is absent today. Who'll take his place? 你歇会儿, 我∼你干。 Nǐ xiē huìr, wǒ ∼ nǐ gàn. Have a rest. Let me take over. 假日期间他∼赵大夫值班。 Jiàrì qījiān tā ∼ Zhào dàifu zhíbān. He'll be Dr. Zhao's substitute during the holidays. 这里的工作谁也∼不了谁。 Zhèlǐ de gōngzuò shuí yě ∼buliǎo shuí. We cannot substitute for one another in our work here. 三号上场, ∼下五号。 Sān hào shàngchǎng, ∼ xià wǔ hào. Player No.3 for No.5. 他身体不好, 快去把他∼下来。 Tā shēntǐ bù hǎo, kuài qù bǎ tā ∼ xià lái. He's not well. Go and replace him at once. ② {preposition} for ∼别人买火车票 ∼ biéren mǎi huǒchēpiào buy a train ticket for sb. ∼顾客着想 ∼ gùkè zhuóxiǎng think about the interests of the customers 大家都∼你高兴。 Dàjiā dōu ∼ nǐ gāoxìng. We all feel happy for your sake. 别∼我担心。 Bié ∼ wǒ dānxīn. Don't worry about me. 你能∼小王也画一张像吗？ Nǐ néng ∼ xiǎo wáng yě huà yī zhāng xiàng ma？ Will you also draw a portrait for Xiao Wang? 他们都到机场∼她送行。 Tāmen dōu dào jīchǎng ∼ tā sòngxíng. They all went to see her off at the airport. ◆ (formal) decline 兴替 xīngtì

Question 1858

对 和 对于

Answer 1858

对于 duìyú {preposition} about； with regard to; concerning; to ∼每个具体问题要进行具体分析。 ∼ měi ge jùtǐ wèntí yào jìnxíng jùtǐ fēnxi. We should make a concrete analysis of each specific question. ∼他的工作我没有什么意见。 ∼ tā de gōngzuò wǒ méiyǒu shénme yìjian. I have no complaints with regard to his work. 她∼你的建议有什么反应？ Tā ∼ nǐ de jiànyì yǒu shénme fǎnyìng？ How did she react to your suggestion? ∼一个革命者来说, 为人民服务就是最大的幸福。 ∼ yī ge gémìngzhě láishuō, wèi rénmín fúwù jiù shì zuì dà de xìngfú. Nothing makes a revolutionary happier than serving the people. 我∼音乐没有鉴赏力。 Wǒ ∼ yīnyuè méiyǒu jiànshǎnglì. I have no ear for music. 对 （can be used in both cases) 对+ 人 对 》 say to ～》妈妈对我说不要....

Question 1859

笑容

Answer 1859

xiàoróng smiling expression; smile 慈祥的∼ Cíxiáng de ∼ a kindly smile ∼满面 ∼mǎnmiàn be all smiles; have a broad smile on one's face 她脸上露出一丝∼。 Tā liǎnshàng lòuchū yī sī ∼. A faint smile crept over her face.

Question 1860

严厉

Answer 1860

yánlì stern; severe 态度∼ tàidu ∼ be stern in manner 声音很∼ shēngyīn hěn ∼ speak in a very stern voice ∼的批评 ∼ de pīpíng severe criticism ∼的措施 ∼ de cuòshī severe (or stringent) measures ∼声讨 ∼ shēngtǎo sternly (or strongly) denounce

Question 1861

初

Answer 1861

chū ① the beginning of; the early part of 八月∼ Bāyuè ∼ early in August; in early August 本世纪∼ běn shìjì ∼ the beginning of this century ② first (in order) ∼雪 ∼xuě first snow ∼战 ∼zhàn first battle ∼一(五、十) ∼yī(wǔ, shí) the first (fifth, tenth) day of the lunar month ③ for the first time; just beginning 感冒∼起 gǎnmào ∼ qǐ with the first symptoms of a cold ∼具规模 ∼jùguīmó be just beginning to take shape ∼上阵的战士 ∼ shàngzhèn de zhànshì soldiers going into action for the first time ④ elementary; rudimentary 初级 chūjí 初等 chūděng ⑤ original 和好如∼ héhǎorú∼ become good friends again; become reconciled ⑥ (Chū) a surname

Question 1862

保持

Answer 1862

bǎochí keep; maintain; preserve ∼安静 ∼ ānjìng keep quiet ∼冷静的头脑 ∼ lěngjìng de tóunǎo keep a cool head; keep cool 跟群众∼密切联系 gēn qúnzhòng ∼ mìqiè liánxì keep close to the masses ∼中立 ∼ zhōnglì remain neutral; maintain neutrality ∼警惕 ∼ jǐngtì maintain vigilance; be on the alert ∼艰苦奋斗的作风 ∼ jiānkǔfèndòu de zuòfēng preserve (or keep up) the style of plain living and hard struggle ∼跳高记录 ∼ tiàogāo jìlù retain the high jump record

Question 1863

品格

Answer 1863

pǐngé ① one's moral character ② quality and style (of literary or artistic works)

Question 1864

心底

Answer 1864

xīndǐ the bottom of one's heart 从∼里 cóng ∼ lǐ from the bottom of one's heart; from one's heart of hearts; from one's heart 我从∼里佩服他。 Wǒ cóng ∼ lǐ pèifu tā. I worship (or admire) him from the bottom of my heart. 这是她出自∼的话。 Zhè shì tā chūzì ∼ de huà. The words were spoken from her heart.

Question 1865

无视

Answer 1865

wúshì ignore; disregard; defy ∼别国主权 ∼ bié guó zhǔquán disregard the sovereignty of other countries ∼人民的意志 ∼ rénmín de yìzhì defy the will of the people ∼我方的警告 ∼ wǒfāng de jǐnggào in defiance of our warning

Question 1866

待遇

Answer 1866

dàiyù ① treatment; reception 冷淡的∼ lěngdàn de ∼ cold reception; cold shoulder 受到良好∼ shòudào liánghǎo ∼ have received good treatment 政治∼ zhèngzhì ∼ political treatment ② remuneration; pay; wages; salary 优厚∼ yōuhòu ∼ excellent pay and conditions 这家公司∼很高。 Zhè jiā gōngsī ∼ hěn gāo. This company pays very high salaries.

Question 1867

收下了

Answer 1867

他说：多少钱一斤？ | 我说不要钱，只是想请尝尝。他不愿意，说不能白吃，坚持要付钱。没办法，我只好收下了他的钱。

Question 1868

叔叔

Answer 1868

``` shūshu • father's younger brother • uncle • Taiwan pr. [shú shu] M: gè [个] ```

Question 1869

神奇

Answer 1869

shénqí magical; mystical; miraculous ∼的效果 ∼ de xiàoguǒ miraculous effect; magical effect 这些古代传说都被人们渲染上一层∼的色彩。 Zhèxiē gǔdài chuánshuō dōu bèi rénmen xuànrǎn shàng yī céng ∼ de sècǎi. Through the ages, these legends have acquired an element of mystery and wonder.

Question 1870

各自

Answer 1870

gèzì each; respective 我们根据∼的情况, 订出了具体的学习计划。 Wǒmen gēnjù ∼ de qíngkuàng, dìng chū le jùtǐ de xuéxí jìhuà. We worked out study plans that would suit each individual. 散会的时候已经很晚了,大家就∼回家了。 Sànhuì de shíhou yǐjing hěn wǎn le, dàjiā jiù ∼ huíjiā le. When the meeting ended, it was already very late, so everyone just went home. 研究社会各阶级的相互关系和∼状况 Yánjiū shèhuì gè jiējí de xiānghù guānxi hé ∼ zhuàngkuàng study the mutual relations and respective conditions of the various classes in society 既要∼努力, 也要彼此帮助。 Jì yào ∼ nǔlì, yě yào bǐcǐ bāngzhù. There must be both individual effort and mutual help. syn：分别

Question 1871

搭配

Answer 1871

dāpèi ① arrange in pairs or groups 她和小王∼参加混合双打。 Tā hé xiǎo wáng ∼ cānjiā hùnhé shuāngdǎ. She paired up with Xiao Wang in the mixed doubles. ② collocation 这两个词∼不当。 Zhè liǎng ge cí ∼ bùdàng. These two words don't collocate.

Question 1872

几乎

Answer 1872

jīhū (or 几几乎 jījīhū) {adverb} almost; nearly; practically 他∼一夜没睡。 Tā ∼ yī yè méi shuì. He lay awake almost the whole night. 我在物理学方面的知识, ∼等于零。 Wǒ zài wùlǐxué fāngmiàn de zhīshi, ∼ děngyú líng. My knowledge of physics is practically nil. 你比我∼高了一头。 Nǐ bǐ wǒ ∼ gāo le yī tóu. You're nearly a head taller than I. 故乡变化太大了, 我∼认不出来了。 Gùxiāng biànhuà tài dà le, wǒ ∼ rèn bù chūlai le. My home town had changed so much that I could hardly recognize it. 我脚下一滑, ∼(没)摔倒。 Wǒ jiǎo xià yī huá, ∼ (méi) shuāidǎo. I slipped and nearly fell. 不是你提醒我, 我∼忘了。 Bù shì nǐ tíxǐng wǒ, wǒ ∼ wàng le. It would have slipped my mind if you hadn't reminded me of it.

Question 1873

互相

Answer 1873

hùxiāng {adverb} mutually; each other ∼依存 ∼ yīcún depend on each other for existence; be interdependent ∼排斥 ∼ páichì be mutually exclusive ∼配合 ∼ pèihé work in coordination ∼利用 ∼ lìyòng each using the other for his own ends ∼掣肘 ∼ chèzhǒu hold each other back ∼勾结 ∼ gōujié work in collusion

Question 1874

经验

Answer 1874

jīngyàn ① experience ∼丰富 ∼ fēngfù have rich experience; be very experienced ∼不足 ∼ bùzú lack experience; not be sufficiently experienced 直接(间接)∼ zhíjiē(jiànjiē)∼ direct (indirect) experience ② go through; experience 我从来没∼过这样的艰难。 Wǒ cónglái méi ∼ guò zhèyàng de jiānnán. I have never experienced such hardships.

Question 1875

串

Answer 1875

chuàn ① string together 把鱼∼起来 Bǎ yú ∼ qǐlai string the fish together ② conspire; gang up 串通 chuàntōng ③ get things mixed up 电话∼线 diànhuà ∼ xiàn get the (telephone) lines crossed (收音机)∼台 (shōuyīnjī) ∼ tái get two or more (radio) stations at once 字印得太小, 很容易看∼行。 Zì yìn de tài xiǎo, hěn róngyì kàn ∼ háng. The print is too small, you can easily miss (or skip) a line. ④ go from place to place; run about; rove 到处乱∼ Dàochù luàn ∼ run about aimlessly ∼亲戚 ∼ qīnqi go visiting one's relatives ⑤ play a part (in a play); act 客串 kèchuàn ⑥ {measure word} (for a string of things) string; bunch; cluster 一∼珠子 yī ∼ zhūzi a string of beads 一∼钥匙 yī ∼ yàoshi a bunch of keys 一∼葡萄 yī ∼ pútao a cluster of grapes

Question 1876

收获

Answer 1876

shōuhuò ① gather (or bring) in the crops; harvest 春天播种, 秋天∼ Chūntiān bōzhǒng, qiūtiān ∼ sow in spring and reap in autumn ② results; gains 一次很有∼的访问 yī cì hěn yǒu ∼ de fǎngwèn a most rewarding visit 你们的艰苦劳动, 一定会有∼。 Nǐmen de jiānkǔ láodòng, yīdìng huì yǒu ∼. Your hard work will be duly rewarded.

Question 1877

分享

Answer 1877

fēnxiǎng share (joy, rights, etc.); partake of ∼胜利的喜悦 ∼ shènglì de xǐyuè share the joys of victory

Question 1878

邻居

Answer 1878

línjū • neighbor • next door M: gè [个]

Question 1879

隔壁

Answer 1879

gébì next door ∼邻居 ∼ línjū next-door neighbour 住在∼ zhù zài ∼ live next door ∼第二间 ∼ dì-èr jiān next door but one

Question 1880

毒药

Answer 1880

dúyào | poison; toxicant

Question 1881

尴尬

Answer 1881

gāngà ① (of the situation one is in) awkward; hard to deal with 处境∼ chùjìng ∼ in an awkward position; in a dilemma 他觉得去也不好, 不去也不好, 实在∼。 Tā juéde qù yě bù hǎo, bù qù yě bù hǎo, shízài ∼. He felt it would be bad to go and bad not to go. He was in a real quandary. ② (dialect) embarrassed 样子十分∼ Yàngzi shífēn ∼ look very much embarrassed

Question 1882

警惕 （性）

Answer 1882

jǐngtì （性） be on guard against; watch out for; be vigilant 这个人搞阴谋, 你得∼。 Zhège rén gǎo yīnmóu, nǐ děi ∼. Be on your guard against his tricks. 要特别∼个人野心家和阴谋家。 Yào tèbié ∼ gèrén yěxīnjiā hé yīnmóujiā. We must especially watch out for careerists and conspirators. ∼地守卫着大桥 ∼ de shǒuwèi zhe dà qiáo vigilantly guard the bridge 保持高度∼ bǎochí gāodù ∼ maintain sharp vigilance 丧失∼ sàngshī ∼ drop one's guard; be off one's guard ∼性 ∼xìng vigilance

Question 1883

各自

Answer 1883

gèzì each; respective 我们根据∼的情况, 订出了具体的学习计划。 Wǒmen gēnjù ∼ de qíngkuàng, dìng chū le jùtǐ de xuéxí jìhuà. We worked out study plans that would suit each individual. 散会的时候已经很晚了,大家就∼回家了。 Sànhuì de shíhou yǐjing hěn wǎn le, dàjiā jiù ∼ huíjiā le. When the meeting ended, it was already very late, so everyone just went home. 研究社会各阶级的相互关系和∼状况 Yánjiū shèhuì gè jiējí de xiānghù guānxi hé ∼ zhuàngkuàng study the mutual relations and respective conditions of the various classes in society 既要∼努力, 也要彼此帮助。 Jì yào ∼ nǔlì, yě yào bǐcǐ bāngzhù. There must be both individual effort and mutual help.

Question 1884

各自为证

Answer 1884

gèzì wéi zhèng | each does things in his own way

Question 1885

搭配

Answer 1885

dāpèi ① arrange in pairs or groups 她和小王∼参加混合双打。 Tā hé xiǎo wáng ∼ cānjiā hùnhé shuāngdǎ. She paired up with Xiao Wang in the mixed doubles. ② collocation 这两个词∼不当。 Zhè liǎng ge cí ∼ bùdàng. These two words don't collocate.

Question 1886

埋怨

Answer 1886

mányuàn blame; complain; grumble 她总是∼自己不好, 从不抱怨别人。 Tā zǒngshì ∼ zìjǐ bù hǎo, cóngbù bàoyuàn biéren. She always puts the blame on herself, and never on others. 这台录音机是他搞坏的, 却∼上我了。 Zhè tái lùyīnjī shì tā gǎo huài de, què ∼ shàng wǒ le. He's the one who broke the recorder, but he blames me for it. 这场球打输了, 大家找找原因, 不要互相∼。 Zhè chǎng qiú dǎ shū le, dàjiā zhǎo zhǎo yuányīn, bù yào hùxiāng ∼. Instead of blaming one another for losing the game, let's find out what exactly went wrong. 他的话里有∼情绪。 Tā de huà lǐ yǒu ∼ qíngxù. There was a note of complaint in what he said. 他干什么总是∼来∼去的。 Tā gàn shénme zǒngshì ∼ lái ∼ qù de. He can't do anything without grumbling about it.

Question 1887

愿意 （～不愿）

Answer 1887

1- yuàn·yì ① be willing; be ready 她∼尽力帮忙。 Tā ∼ jìnlì bāngmáng. She's willing to help in any way she can. 我∼听听你的意见。 Wǒ ∼ tīngting nǐ de yìjian. I'm ready to listen to your idea. ② wish; like; want 他们∼你留在这里。 Tāmen ∼ nǐ liú zài zhèlǐ. They want you to remain here. 2-bùyuàn • unwilling • unwillingness

Question 1888

粗

Answer 1888

cū ① wide (in diameter); thick 一条∼绳 Yī tiáo ∼ shéng a thick rope 这棵树很∼。 Zhè kē shù hěn ∼. This tree has a thick trunk. ② coarse; crude; rough ∼沙 ∼shā coarse sand; grit ∼盐 ∼yán crude salt ∼黑的手 ∼ hēi de shǒu rough, work-soiled hands 这个活儿太∼了。 Zhège huór tài ∼ le. This is too slovenly a piece of work. 2-roughly; slightly ∼知一二 ∼zhīyī'èr have a rough idea; know a little

Question 1889

至于

Answer 1889

zhìyú ① {preposition} as for; as to ∼其他问题, 以后再说。 ∼ qítā wèntí, yǐhòu zàishuō. As for other matters, we'll take them up later. 我愿意读一读他写的书, ∼出版吗, 那是另外一回事。 Wǒ yuànyi dú yī dú tā xiě de shū, ∼ chūbǎn ma, nà shì lìngwài yī huí shì. I'm willing to read his book, but as to publishing it, that's a different matter. ② go so far as to 你要是早请大夫看, 何∼病成这样？ Nǐ yào shì zǎo qǐng dàifu kàn, hé ∼ bìng chéng zhèyàng？ If you had seen the doctor earlier, you wouldn't be so seriously ill.

Question 1890

另外

Answer 1890

lìngwài ① {adverb} ⓐ in addition; besides 我虽然有一个, 可是我还想∼买一个。 Wǒ suīrán yǒu yī ge, kěshì wǒ hái xiǎng ∼ mǎi yī ge. Even though I already have one, I want to buy another one besides. ⓑ in place of that 我今天有事, 咱们∼再找时间谈吧。 Wǒ jīntiān yǒu shì, zánmen ∼ zài zhǎo shíjiān tán ba. I've got some things to attend to today. Shall we find another time to talk? ② (used with nouns) different; other 我还要跟你谈∼一件事情。 Wǒ hái yào gēn nǐ tán ∼ yī jiàn shìqing. There's another thing I want to talk over with you. ∼两个人我不认识。 ∼ liǎng ge rén wǒ bù rènshi. I don't know the other two people. ③ {conjunction} in addition; besides 这篇文章我改动了几处, ∼又补充了一小段。 Zhè piān wénzhāng wǒ gǎidòng le jǐ chù, ∼ yòu bǔchōng le yī xiǎo duàn. I made a few changes in this article. I also supplemented it with one short paragraph.

Question 1891

推辞

Answer 1891

tuīcí | decline (an appointment, invitation, etc.)

Question 1892

左顾右盼

Answer 1892

zuǒgù-yòupàn glance right and left; look around 他∼, 像是在找人。 Tā ∼, xiàng shì zài zhǎo rén. Casting glances here and there, he seemed to be looking for somebody.

Question 1893

主动

Answer 1893

zhǔdòng ① take the initiative; do sth. of one's own accord 争取∼ zhēngqǔ ∼ try to gain the initiative; contend for the initiative ∼帮助人 ∼ bāngzhù rén help others of one's own accord 我们应∼派人去支援。 Wǒmen yīng ∼ pài rén qù zhīyuán. We ought to send people to help on our own initiative. ② driving ∼齿轮 ∼ chǐlún driving gear ∼轴 ∼ zhóu driving shaft; driving spindle

Question 1894

打招呼

Answer 1894

dǎ zhāohu ① greet sb.; say hello 他俩见面不∼, 仿佛谁也不认得谁。 Tā liǎ jiànmiàn bù ∼, fǎngfú shuí yě bù rènde shuí. The two of them never greet each other and behave as if they were strangers. ② notify; let sb. know 你什么时候去开封, 给我打个招呼。 Nǐ shénme shíhou qù Kāifēng, gěi wǒ dǎ ge zhāohu. When you go to Kaifeng, please let me know. ③ warn; remind 事先已跟他们打过招呼了。 Shìxiān yǐ gēn tāmen dǎ guò zhāohu le. I've already warned them.

Question 1895

犹豫

Answer 1895

yóuyù

Question 1896

没准儿

Answer 1896

méizhǔnr | • not sure

Question 1897

愣

Answer 1897

lèng ① dumbfounded; stupefied; dazed 他一问, 大家都∼了。 Tā yī wèn, dàjiā dōu ∼ le. When he asked the question, everybody was dumbfounded. 听到这消息, 他∼住了。 Tīngdào zhè xiāoxi, tā ∼zhù le. He was struck dumb by the news. 他∼了半天没说话。 Tā ∼ le bàn tiān méi shuōhuà. For a long while he was in a daze, saying not a word. ② (informal) rash; blunt; brusque 他很∼。 Tā hěn ∼. He has a very blunt manner. 他说话很∼。 Tā shuō huà hěn ∼. He speaks very bluntly. ∼小子 ∼ xiǎozi a rash (or brusque) young fellow; a young hothead ③ (informal) forcefully insist on sth. without proof or basis 我告诉他不能去, 可是他∼去。 Wǒ gàosu tā bù néng qù, kěshì tā ∼ qù. I told him he couldn't go, but he just went. 明知不对, 他∼那么说。 Míngzhī bùduì, tā ∼ nàme shuō. He knew it was wrong, but he still went ahead and said it. 我∼饿着, 也不愿意吃这个。 Wǒ ∼ è zhe, yě bù yuànyi chī zhège. I would rather be hungry than eat this.

Question 1898

至今

Answer 1898

zhìjīn up to now; to this day; so far ∼没有人提出过反对意见。 ∼ méiyǒu rén tíchū guò fǎnduì yìjian. Up to now no one has raised any objections. 我∼未得到他的答复。 Wǒ ∼ wèi dédào tā de dáfù. So far I've had no reply from him.

Question 1899

一齐

Answer 1899

yīqí {adverb} at the same time; simultaneously; in unison ∼努力 ∼ nǔlì make a concerted effort 观众∼鼓起掌来。 Guānzhòng ∼ gǔ qǐ zhǎng lái. The audience started clapping in unison． 人和行李∼到了。 Rén hé xíngli ∼ dào le. The luggage arrived at the same time as the passengers

Question 1900

同时

Answer 1900

tóngshí ① at the same time; simultaneously; meanwhile; in the meantime ∼发生 ∼ fāshēng happen at the same time; coincide; concur ∼存在 ∼ cúnzài exist simultaneously; exist side by side; coexist 我们在加快工程进度的∼, 必须注意质量。 Wǒmen zài jiākuài gōngchéng jìndù de ∼, bìxū zhùyì zhìliàng. While speeding up the work on the project, we must pay attention to ensuring its quality. ② {conjunction} moreover; besides; furthermore 任务艰巨, ∼时间又很紧迫。 Rènwu jiānjù, ∼ shíjiān yòu hěn jǐnpò. The task is arduous; besides, there's not much time. 造林可以保持水土, ∼也可以制止流沙。 Zàolín kěyǐ bǎochí shuǐtǔ, ∼ yě kěyǐ zhìzhǐ liúshā. Afforestation conserves soil and water; it also checks drift sand.

Question 1901

长途

Answer 1901

chángtú ① a long distance 经过∼飞行 jīngguò ∼ fēixíng after a long-distance flight ② short for 长途电话 chángtú diànhuà

Question 1902

要不然

Answer 1902

yàobùrán • otherwise • or else • or (usu. used correlatively with 否则,不然～, or 要不然) (not) ... unless ∼你跟我去, 否则我不去。 ∼ nǐ gēn wǒ qù, fǒuzé wǒ bù qù. I won't go unless you go with me. ∼便宜, 要不然我不买。 ∼ piányi, yàobùrán wǒ bù mǎi. I won't buy it unless it's cheap. 他不会答应的, ∼你劝得动他。 Tā bù huì dāying de, ∼ nǐ quàn de dòng tā. He won't agree unless you could persuade hi

Question 1903

大约

Answer 1903

dàyuē {adverb} ① approximately; about ∼有十二个人。 ∼ yǒu shí'èr ge rén. There were around a dozen people. ∼一小时的路程。 ∼ yī xiǎoshí de lùchéng. It's about an hour's journey. ∼将有五百人出席。 ∼ jiāng yǒu wǔbǎi rén chūxí. There will be approximately 500 people present. ② probably 他∼是到车间去了。 Tā ∼ shì dào chējiān qù le. He has probably gone to the workshop.

Question 1904

扔掉

Answer 1904

rēngdiào throw away 这条鱼都臭了, ∼算了。 Zhè tiáo yú dōu chòu le, ∼ suàn le. The fish smells; throw it away. 他们都要扔掉一些旧家具

Question 1905

家具

Answer 1905

jiāju furniture 几件∼ jǐ jiàn ∼ several pieces of furniture 一套∼ yī tào ∼ a set of furniture

Question 1906

决心

Answer 1906

juéxīn determination; resolution 下定∼ xiàdìng ∼ make up one's mind; be resolute; be determined 有∼, 有信心 yǒu ∼, yǒu xìnxīn have both determination and confidence ∼改正错误 ∼ gǎizhèng cuòwù be determined to correct one's mistake

Question 1907

谁知

Answer 1907

shuízhī (or 谁知道 shuí zhīdào) who knows; who would have thought 我只是开个玩笑, ∼她竟当真了。 Wǒ zhǐ shì kāi ge wánxiào, ∼ tā jìng dàngzhēn le. I was only joking; who would have thought she would take it seriously.

Question 1908

散文

Answer 1908

sǎnwén • prose • essay 另外一封是一位老作家写的，我很喜欢她写的散文.

Question 1909

入

Answer 1909

rù ① go into; enter 部队凯旋∼城。 Bùduì kǎixuán ∼ chéng. The army made a triumphal entry into the city. 长江流∼东海。 Cháng Jiāng liú∼ Dōng Hǎi. The Changjiang River empties into the Donghai Sea. 时已∼冬。 Shí yǐ ∼dōng. Winter has set in. ② join; be admitted into; become a member of 你孩子∼了托儿所没有？——∼了。 Nǐ háizi ∼ le tuō'érsuǒ méiyǒu？ —— ∼ le. Is your child at a nursery?--Yes, she is. ③ income 岁入 suìrù ④ conform to; agree with 入时 rùshí ⑤ short for 入声 rùshēng

Question 1910

帮子

Answer 1910

bāngzi ◆ ① outer leaf (of cabbage, etc.) ② upper (of a shoe) ◆ same as 帮³ bāng②

Question 1911

举

Answer 1911

jǔ ① lift; raise; hold up 他把孩子∼了起来。 Tā bǎ háizi ∼ le qǐlai. He lifted the child up. 他∼起棍子, 打了下来。 Tā ∼qǐ gùnzi, dǎ le xiàlai. Raising his staff, he chopped down. ∼枪瞄准 ∼ qiāng miáozhǔn level one's gun at the target ② act; deed; move 国家安危, 系于此∼。 Guójiā ān-wēi, xì yú cǐ∼. The entire safety of our country depends upon this one move. ③ start 举义 jǔyì ④ elect; choose 我们∼他当主席。 Wǒmen ∼ tā dāng zhǔxí. We elected him as chairman. ⑤ cite; enumerate 我可以∼出好几件事来说明。 Wǒ kěyǐ ∼chū hǎojǐ jiàn shì lái shuōmíng. I can cite quite a few instances to illustrate. 你能∼出什么理由来吗？ Nǐ néng ∼chū shénme lǐyóu lái ma？ Can you give any reason for it? ⑥ (formal) whole; entire 举座 jǔzuò ⑦ (formal) give birth to (a child) ∼一男 ∼ yī nán give birth to a boy ⑧ (short for 举人 jǔrén) 中∼ zhòng∼ pass the juren examination

Question 1912

既然

Answer 1912

jìrán {conjunction} since; as; now that ∼如此 ∼rúcǐ since it is so; such being the case; under these circumstances 你∼表示了决心, 就应该见之于行动。 Nǐ ∼ biǎoshì le juéxīn, jiù yīnggāi jiàn zhī yú xíngdòng. Now that you have expressed your determination, you should act. ∼事前提醒过他们, 他们就没什么可埋怨的。 ∼ shìqián tíxǐng guò tāmen, tāmen jiù méi shénme kě mányuàn de. Since they had a fair warning, they have no reason to complain. ∼你没准备好, 我们只能先走了。 ∼ nǐ méi zhǔnbèi hǎo, wǒmen zhǐnéng xiān zǒu le. As you are not ready, we must go without you.

Question 1913

如此

Answer 1913

rúcǐ so; such; in this way; like that ∼勇敢 ∼ yǒnggǎn so brave ∼聪明的孩子很少见。 ∼ cōngming de háizi hěn shǎojiàn. Such an intellingent child is rarely seen. 他来得∼之快, 完全出乎意料。 Tā lái de ∼ zhī kuài, wánquán chūhū yìliào. I never expected him to get here so soon. 似乎是∼。 Sìhū shì ∼. So it appears. 原文∼, 未加改动。 Yuánwén ∼, wèi jiā gǎidòng. This is a faithful reproduction of the original, without any alterations. 他的脾气向来∼。 Tā de píqi xiànglái ∼. He has always been so. or He's always like this. 朋友之间互相帮助, 理当∼。 Péngyou zhījiān hùxiāng bāngzhù, lǐdāng ∼. Friends always help each other, and rightly so. 事已∼, 后悔也是枉然。 Shì yǐ ∼, hòuhuǐ yě shì wǎngrán. Now it's done, regrets are of no avail. or It's no use crying over spilt milk. 情况就是∼。 Qíngkuàng jiù shì ∼. That's how things stand. 困难是很多的, 虽然∼, 也要想法完成任务。 Kùnnan shì hěn duō de, suīrán ∼, yě yào xiǎngfa wánchéng rènwu. We'll try to fulfil our task in spite of the many difficulties.

Question 1914

1-如此等等 2-如此而已 3-如此这般

Answer 1914

1-rúcǐ děngděng and so on and so forth 2-rúcǐ éryǐ that's what it all adds up to 3- rúcǐ zhèbān thus and thus; thus and so 他∼嘱咐了我一番。 Tā ∼ zhǔfu le wǒ yī fān. He told me that thus and so was to be done, in such and such a manner. 他把这计算机的功能∼地跟我说了一遍。 Tā bǎ zhè jìsuànjī de gōngnéng ∼ de gēn wǒ shuō le yī biàn. He went through all the computer's functions with me. ∼, 岂有他哉! ∼, qǐ yǒu tā zāi! And that's all there is to it!

Question 1915

无比

Answer 1915

wúbǐ incomparable; unparalleled; matchless ∼的优越性 ∼ de yōuyuèxìng incomparable (or unparalleled) superiority ∼的毅力 ∼ de yìlì tremendous determination ∼英勇 ∼yīngyǒng unrivalled in bravery ∼愤怒 ∼fènnù furiously indignant

Question 1916

形容词

Answer 1916

xíngróngcí | adjective

Question 1917

虽然

Answer 1917

suīrán {conjunction} (often used correlatively with 但是 dànshì, 可是 kěshì, etc.) though; although 他∼在北京住了十来年了, 可是家乡口音一点没改。 Tā ∼ zài Běijīng zhù le shí lái nián le, kě shì jiāxiāng kǒuyin yīdiǎn méi gǎi. Though he has lived in Beijing for ten years or so, he still speaks with a heavy accent.

Question 1918

环境

Answer 1918

huánjìng environment; surroundings; circumstances 换换∼ huàn huàn ∼ have a change of environment 为∼所迫 wéi ∼ suǒ pò be forced by circumstances 在艰苦的∼中成长 zài jiānkǔ de ∼ zhōng chéngzhǎng grow up under tough conditions ∼顺利 ∼ shùnlì under favourable circumstances 如∼许可 rú ∼ xǔkě if circumstances permit 创造适宜的经济和社会∼ chuàngzào shìyí de jīngjì hé shèhuì ∼ create a favourable economic and social environment 改善投资∼ gǎishàn tóuzī ∼ improve the investment environment

Question 1919

1-入迷 2-对....入迷

Answer 1919

1-rùmí be fascinated; be enchanted 他们的精彩表演使观众看得入了迷。 Tāmen de jīngcǎi biǎoyǎn shǐ guānzhòng kàn de rù le mí. The audience was fascinated by their superb performance. 看书看∼了 Kàn shū kàn ∼ le be engrossed in a book 大家听他讲故事, 都听得∼了。 Dàjiā tīng tā jiǎng gùshi, dōu tīng de ∼ le. Everybody listened to his story with rapt attention. 他看足球比赛看得入迷 2-我对音乐入迷 （不能说：我入迷音乐） 这个孩子对电脑入了迷

Question 1920

偷偷

Answer 1920

tōutōu stealthily; secretly; covertly; on the sly (or quiet) ∼地溜走 ∼ de liūzǒu sneak away ∼地瞧了一眼 ∼ de qiáo le yī yǎn steal a glance at ∼告诉他 ∼ gàosu tā tell him on the quiet 这些孩子∼地抽烟。 Zhèxiē háizi ∼ de chōuyān. The boys smoked on the sly.

Question 1921

动机

Answer 1921

dòngjī motive; intention 出于自私的∼ Chūyú zìsī de ∼ be actuated by selfish motives ∼不纯 ∼ bù chún have impure motives 他的∼是好的。 Tā de ∼ shì hǎo de. His intentions are good. or He means well.

Question 1922

可笑

Answer 1922

kěxiào laughable; ridiculous; ludicrous; funny ∼不自量 ∼ bù zìliàng ridiculously overrate oneself; make oneself ridiculous by overestimating one's ability 他说的话我觉得很∼。 Tā shuō de huà wǒ juéde hěn ∼. What he said struck me as funny. 六十多岁的人了, 还跳霹雳舞, 简直∼! Liùshí duō suì de rén le, hái tiào pīlìwǔ, jiǎnzhí ∼! It's simply ridiculous for a man over 60 to do break dance.

Question 1923

优美

Answer 1923

yōuměi graceful; fine; exquisite 风景∼ fēngjǐng ∼ fine scenery 姿态∼ zītài ∼ graceful postures ∼的舞蹈动作 ∼ de wǔdǎo dòngzuò graceful dance movements ∼的民间艺术 ∼ de mínjiān yìshù exquisite folk arts ∼的语言 ∼ de yǔyán beautiful language

Question 1924

解决

Answer 1924

jiějué ① solve; resolve; settle ∼争端 ∼ zhēngduān settle a dispute ∼困难 ∼ kùnnan overcome a difficulty; find a way out of a difficulty ∼问题 ∼ wèntí solve a problem; settle a question (or an issue); work out a solution 很快地∼战斗 hěn kuài de ∼ zhàndòu bring a battle to a quick decision 不同质的矛盾, 只有用不同质的方法才能∼。 Bùtóng zhì de máodùn, zhǐyǒu yòng bùtóng zhì de fāngfǎ cái néng ∼. Qualitatively different contradictions can only be resolved by qualitatively different methods. ② dispose of; finish off 这一仗把敌人完全∼了。 Zhè yī zhàng bǎ dírén wánquán ∼ le. In that battle we finished off all the enemy troops.

Question 1925

奏

Answer 1925

zòu ① play (music); perform (on a musical instrument) ∼国歌 ∼ guógē play the national anthem ∼哀乐 ∼ āiyuè play funeral music 当贵宾进入宴会厅时, 乐队开始∼迎宾曲。 Dāng guìbīn jìnrù yànhuìtīng shí, yuèduì kāishǐ ∼ yíngbīnqǔ. The band struck up a tune of welcome when the distinguished guests entered the banquet hall. ② achieve; produce 奏功 zòugōng ③ present a memorial to an emperor 奏本 zòuběn

Question 1926

掏

Answer 1926

tāo ① draw out; pull out; fish out 从口袋里∼出笔记本 cóng kǒudài lǐ ∼ chū bǐjìběn pull a notebook from one's pocket; take a notebook out of one's pocket ∼手枪 ∼ shǒuqiāng draw a pistol ∼炉灰 ∼ lúhuī clear the ashes from a stove ∼鸟窝 ∼ niǎowō take young birds or eggs out of a nest; go bird's-nesting ∼耳朵 ∼ ěrduo pick one's ears ∼蛐蛐儿 ∼ qū qūr catch crickets 这顿饭是他∼的钱。 Zhè dùn fàn shì tā ∼ de qián. He footed the bill for the meal. ② dig (a hole, etc.); hollow out; scoop out 在墙上∼一个洞 Zài qiáng shàng ∼ yī ge dòng make a hole in the wall ③ steal from sb.'s pocket 他的皮夹子被∼了。 Tā de píjiāzi bèi ∼ le. His wallet was stolen (by a pickpocket

Question 1927

不比

Answer 1927

bùbǐ unlike 北方∼南方, 春天老刮风。 Běifāng ∼ nánfāng, chūntiān lǎo guāfēng. The north of China, unlike the south, is windy in spring.

Question 1928

任何

Answer 1928

rènhé any; whichever; whatever 我们能战胜∼困难。 Wǒmen néng zhànshèng ∼ kùnnan. We can overcome any difficulty. 没有∼理由拒绝这个建议。 Méiyǒu ∼ lǐyóu jùjué zhège jiànyì. There's no reason whatsoever to turn down this suggestion. ∼人都不应享受特权。 ∼ rén dōu bù yīng xiǎngshòu tèquán. No one should enjoy privileges. ∼一方 ∼ yī fāng either party; any of the parties

Question 1929

举起

Answer 1929

rènhé any; whichever; whatever 我们能战胜∼困难。 Wǒmen néng zhànshèng ∼ kùnnan. We can overcome any difficulty. 没有∼理由拒绝这个建议。 Méiyǒu ∼ lǐyóu jùjué zhège jiànyì. There's no reason whatsoever to turn down this suggestion. ∼人都不应享受特权。 ∼ rén dōu bù yīng xiǎngshòu tèquán. No one should enjoy privileges. ∼一方 ∼ yī fāng either party; any of the parties

Question 1930

将来

Answer 1930

jiānglái future 在不远的∼ Zài bù yuǎn de ∼ in the not too distant future; before long 在可以预见的∼ zài kěyǐ yùjiàn de ∼ in the foreseeable future

Question 1931

确实

Answer 1931

quèshí ① true; reliable ∼的消息 ∼ de xiāoxi reliable information ∼的数字 ∼ de shùzì exact figures 把发生的事说得确确实实 bǎ fāshēng de shì shuō de què quèshí shí give an accurate and detailed account of what has happened ② {adverb} really; indeed 这∼是个很好的建议。 Zhè ∼ shì ge hěn hǎo de jiànyì. This is really a very good suggestion. 他∼来过。 Tā ∼ lái guò. Yes, he did come. 他最近∼有些进步。 Tā zuìjìn ∼ yǒu xiē jìnbù. He's really made some progress recently. 你听到爆炸声了？——∼听到了。 Nǐ tīng dào bàozhà shēng le？ —— ∼ tīngdào le. Did you hear the explosion? - Indeed I did.

Question 1932

幸会

Answer 1932

xìnghuì (polite) (a rather formal greeting) very pleased to meet you pleasure to meet you 久仰, 久仰∼, ∼! Jiǔyǎng, jiǔyǎng ∼! I am most honoured to meet you after hearing so much about you!

Question 1933

下列

Answer 1933

xiàliè listed below; following 应注意∼几点。 Yīng zhùyì ∼ jǐ diǎn. Attention should be paid to the following points. ∼人员明日上午到校医院体检。 ∼ rényuán míngrì shàngwǔ dào xiào yīyuàn tǐjiǎn. All those listed below please come to the school hospital for a checkup tomorrow morning.

Question 1934

抓

Answer 1934

zhuā ① grab; seize; clutch ∼一把糖 ∼ yī bǎ táng take a handful of sweets ∼机会 ∼ jīhuì seize an opportunity 他∼起帽子就往外走。 Tā ∼qǐ màozi jiù wǎng wài zǒu. He grabbed (or snatched up) his cap and made for the door. ② scratch ∼痒痒 ∼ yǎngyang scratch an itch 猫把孩子的手∼了。 Māo bǎ háizi de shǒu ∼ le. The cat scratched the child's hand. ③ arrest; catch ∼小偷 ∼ xiǎotōu catch a thief ④ stress; pay special attention to ∼重点 ∼ zhòngdiǎn stress the essentials ∼思想问题 ∼ sīxiǎng wèntí pay special attention to ideological problems ∼苗头 ∼ miáotóu watch out for the first signs ⑤ take charge of; be responsible for 他是∼工会工作的。 Tā shì ∼ gōnghuì gōngzuò de. He is in charge of trade union work.

Question 1935

逃

Answer 1935

táo ① run away; escape; flee 从监狱里∼出去 cóng jiānyù lǐ ∼ chū qù escape from prison ∼出虎口 ∼chū hǔkǒu flee from the jaws of death ② evade; dodge; shirk; escape 逃债 táozhài

Question 1936

逃走

Answer 1936

táozoe ① run away; escape; flee 从监狱里∼出去 cóng jiānyù lǐ ∼ chū qù escape from prison ∼出虎口 ∼chū hǔkǒu flee from the jaws of death ② evade; dodge; shirk; escape 逃债 táozhài

Question 1937

享受

Answer 1937

xiǎngshòu ① enjoy ∼公费医疗 ∼ gōngfèi yīliáo enjoy public health services ② enjoyment; treat 贪图∼ tāntú ∼ seek ease and comfort 看这样的好戏是一种艺术∼。 Kàn zhèyàng de hǎoxì shì yī zhǒng yìshù ∼. A good play like this is an artistic treat.

Question 1938

适量

Answer 1938

shìliàng an appropriate amount or quantity 加一小匙盐, 糖∼。 Jiā yī xiǎo chí yán, táng ∼. Add a teaspoon of salt, and some sugar to taste.

Question 1939

尽量

Answer 1939

jǐnliàng {adverb} to the best of one's ability; as far as possible ∼采用先进技术 ∼ cǎiyòng xiānjìn jìshù make the widest possible use of advanced technology 请大家∼发表意见。 Qǐng dàjiā ∼ fābiǎo yìjian. Please voice your opinions as fully as possible. 把你知道的∼报告给大家。 Bǎ nǐ zhīdao de ∼ bàogào gěi dàjiā. Tell us as much as you know.

Question 1940

先进

Answer 1940

xiānjìn advanced ∼单位 ∼ dānwèi advanced unit ∼分子 ∼ fènzǐ advanced element ∼个人 ∼ gèrén advanced individual ∼经验 ∼ jīngyàn advanced experience ∼事迹 ∼shìjì meritorious (or exemplary) deeds 赶超世界∼水平 gǎnchāo shìjiè ∼ shuǐpíng surpass the world's most advanced level

Question 1941

敲

Answer 1941

qiāo ① knock; beat; strike ∼门 ∼ mén knock at the door 钟刚∼过四点。 Zhōng gāng ∼ guò sì diǎn. The clock has just struck four. ∼锣打鼓迎新年 ∼luódǎgǔ yíng xīnnián usher in the new year with drums and gongs; beat drums and gongs to greet the new year ② (informal) overcharge; fleece sb. 给∼去五块钱 gěi ∼ qù wǔ kuài qián be stung for five yuan 他提了工资, 我们∼了他一顿饭。 Tā tí le gōngzī, wǒmen ∼ le tā yī dùn fàn. His pay has been raised, so we made him treat us to a dinner. 这家铺子卖这些东西给我时∼了我一下子。 Zhè jiā pùzi mài zhèxiē dōngxi gěi wǒ shí ∼ le wǒ yīxiàzi. The store overcharged me for the goods.

Question 1942

捧

Answer 1942

pěng ① hold or carry in both hands ∼着一个西瓜 ∼ zhe yī ge xīguā hold a watermelon in both hands 她双手∼着孩子的脸。 Tā shuāngshǒu ∼ zhe háizi de liǎn. She cupped the child's face in her hands. 他∼起水来喝了一大口。 Tā ∼ qǐ shuǐ lái hē le yī dà kǒu. He scooped up some water with his hands and took a big mouthful. ② {measure word} a double handful 一∼枣儿 Yī ∼ zǎor a double handful of dates ③ boost; exalt; extol; flatter 把某人∼上天 bǎ mǒurén ∼ shàng tiān praise sb. to the skies

Question 1943

微笑

Answer 1943

wēixiào | smile

Question 1944

问候

Answer 1944

wènhòu send one's respects (or regards) to; extend greetings to 致以亲切的∼ Zhìyǐ qīnqiè de ∼ extend cordial greetings

Question 1945

整个

Answer 1945

zhěnggè whole; entire ∼上午 ∼ shàngwǔ the whole morning ∼会场响起热烈的掌声。 ∼ huìchǎng xiǎngqǐ rèliè de zhǎngshēng. The whole hall resounded with applause. ∼国民经济 ∼ guómín jīngjì the whole national economy ∼社会 ∼ shèhuì the whole of society ∼国际形势 ∼ guójì xíngshì the entire international situation 在∼社会主义阶段 zài ∼ shèhuìzhǔyì jiēduàn throughout the stage of socialism 他把这件事∼儿给忘了。 Tā bǎ zhè jiàn shì ∼r gěi wàng le. He clean forgot about that. ∼说来 ∼ shuōlái (taken) as a whole; on the whole; by and large

Question 1946

不知不觉

Answer 1946

bùzhī-bùjué unconsciously; unwittingly ∼已过了三个月。 ∼ yǐ guò le sān ge yuè. Before we knew it three months had passed.

Question 1947

立刻

Answer 1947

lìkè {adverb} immediately; at once; right away 我∼就去。 Wǒ ∼ jiù qù. I'll go right away. 铃声一响, 教室里∼安静下来。 Língshēng yī xiǎng, jiàoshì lǐ ∼ ānjìng xiàlai. As soon as the bell rang, the classroom quieted down at once. 他∼作了回答。 Tā ∼ zuò le huídá. He answered immediately.

Question 1948

忧愁

Answer 1948

yōuchóu worried; troubled; depressed 面容∼ miànróng ∼ look worried

Question 1949

一连

Answer 1949

yīlián {adverb} in a row; in succession; running ∼三年获得丰收 ∼ sān nián huòdé fēngshōu reap good harvests for three years in a row ∼下了三天雨。 ∼ xià le sān tiān yǔ. It rained for three days running.

Question 1950

默默

Answer 1950

mòmò quiet; silent ∼无言 ∼wúyán without saying a word; silently 一连几天, 她总是这么∼的, 不理人。 Yīlián jǐ tiān, tā zǒngshì zhème ∼ de, bù lǐ rén. She's been like that for days, silent and unapproachable. 他∼地发誓要继承革命先烈的遗志。 Tā ∼ de fāshì yào jìchéng gémìng xiānliè de yízhì. He vowed to himself that he would carry forward the cause left behind by the revolutionary martyrs.

Question 1951

外交

Answer 1951

wàijiāo diplomacy; foreign affairs 通过∼途径解决 Tōngguò ∼ tújìng jiějué be settled through diplomatic channels

Question 1952

甩

Answer 1952

shuǎi ① move backward and forward; swing ∼着胳膊 ∼ zhe gēbo swinging one's arms ∼鞭子 ∼ biānzi crack a whip 小女孩一跑, 辫子就来回∼动。 Xiǎo nǚhái yī pǎo, biànzi jiù láihuí ∼ dòng. The girl's pigtails swing to and fro as she runs. 他袖子一∼就走了。 Tā xiùzi yī ∼ jiù zǒu le. He flung up his hands in impatience and walked off. ② throw; fling; toss ∼手榴弹 ∼ shǒuliúdàn throw hand grenades ③ leave sb. behind; throw off 他加快速度, 一会儿就把别的运动员都∼在后头了。 Tā jiākuài sùdù, yīhuìr jiù bǎ bié de yùndòngyuán dōu ∼ zài hòutou le. Quickening his pace, he soon left all the other runners behind. 他的女朋友把他∼了。 Tā de nǚpéngyou bǎ tā ∼ le. His girl-friend gave him the brush-off.

Question 1953

料到

Answer 1953

liàodào foresee; expect 没∼他会来。 Méi ∼ tā huì lái. We didn't expect him to come. 我们克服了许多没有∼的困难。 Wǒmen kèfú le xǔduō méiyǒu ∼ de kùnnan. We overcame many unforeseen difficulties.

Question 1954

仍

Answer 1954

réng ① remain 一∼其旧 Yī ∼ qí jiù remain the same ② (formal) frequent 频仍 pínréng ③ {adverb} still; yet ∼有效力 ∼ yǒu xiàolì be still effective; be still in force ∼须努力 ∼ xū nǔlì must continue to make efforts 他的病∼不见好。 Tā de bìng ∼ bùjiàn hǎo. He's not yet recovered from his illness. or He's shown no sign towards recovery.

Question 1955

不满

Answer 1955

bùmǎn resentful; discontented; dissatisfied 心怀∼ xīnhuái∼ nurse a grievance 他对这件事, 非常∼。 Tā duì zhè jiàn shì, fēicháng ∼. He is very unhappy about this matter.

Question 1956

厌恶

Answer 1956

yànwù detest; abhor; abominate; be disgusted with 大家都∼他。 Dàjiā dōu ∼ tā. Everybody is disgusted with him. 他的所作所为, 实在令人∼。 Tā de suǒzuòsuǒwéi, shízài lìng rén ∼. His behaviour is simply disgusting.

Question 1957

讨厌

Answer 1957

tǎoyàn ① disagreeable; disgusting; repugnant ∼的天气 ∼ de tiānqì abominable weather 每天刮风, 真∼! Měitiān guāfēng, zhēn ∼! It's been windy every day. What a nuisance! 他老说这些不三不四的话, ∼! Tā lǎo shuō zhèxiē bùsānbùsì dehuà, ∼! He's always talking twaddle. How repulsive! ② hard to handle; troublesome; nasty 气管炎是很∼的病。 Qìguǎnyán shì hěn ∼ de bìng. Tracheitis is a nasty illness. ③ dislike; loathe; be disgusted with 工人们很∼他那官僚架子。 Gōngrén men hěn ∼ tā nà guānliáo jiàzi. The workers detest his bureaucratic airs. 他是个老油子, 谁都∼。 Tā shì ge lǎoyóuzi, shuí dōu ∼. He's a wily old bird. Everybody is disgusted by his behaviour.

Question 1958

达到

Answer 1958

dádào achieve; attain; reach ∼目的 ∼ mùdì achieve (or attain) the goal ∼高潮 ∼ gāocháo reach a high tide; come to a climax ∼世界先进水平 ∼ shìjiè xiānjìn shuǐpíng come up to advanced world standards 你要求太高, 我恐怕达不到。 Nǐ yāoqiú tài gāo, wǒ kǒngpà dá bùdào. Your expectations are too high. I'm afraid I can't live up to them. 货物运输量将∼四千万吨。 Huòwù yùnshūliàng jiāng ∼ sìqiān wàn dūn. The volume of freight handled will amount to 40 million tons.

Question 1959

力求

Answer 1959

lìqiú make every effort to; do one's best to; strive to 文字∼精练。 Wénzì ∼ jīngliàn. Strive to be concise in writing. 我们∼取得一致意见。 Wǒmen ∼ qǔdé yīzhì yìjian. We'll do our best to reach a consensus.

Question 1960

限度

Answer 1960

xiàndù limit; limitation 超过∼ Chāoguò ∼ go beyond (or exceed) the limit 最大(最小)∼ zuìdà(zuìxiǎo)∼ the maximum (minimum) limit 最高(最低)∼ zuìgāo(zuìdī)∼ the highest (lowest) limit 最大∼地发挥人的主观能动性 zuì dà ∼ de fāhuī rén de zhǔguān néngdòngxìng bring people's subjective initiative into full play 把非生产性的开支减少到最低∼ bǎ fēishēngchǎnxìng de kāizhī jiǎnshǎo dào zuìdī ∼ reduce nonproductive expenditures to a minimum 我们的忍耐是有∼的。 Wǒmen de rěnnài shì yǒu ∼ de. There is a limit to our patience.

Question 1961

引起

Answer 1961

give rise to; lead to; set off; touch off; cause; arouse ∼严重后果 ∼ yánzhòng hòuguǒ lead to grave consequences ∼连锁反应 ∼ liánsuǒ fǎnyìng set off a chain reaction ∼公愤 ∼ gōngfèn arouse (or touch off) public indignation ∼强烈的反响 ∼ qiángliè de fǎnxiǎng cause strong repercussions ∼怀疑 ∼ huáiyí arouse suspicion ∼注意 ∼ zhùyì bring to sb.'s attention ∼一场热烈的讨论 ∼ yī cháng rèliè de tǎolùn evoke a heated discussion 由此而∼的一切后果 yóucǐ ér ∼ de yīqiè hòuguǒ all consequences arising therefrom 事故是由于粗心大意而∼的。 Shìgù shì yóuyú cūxīndàyì ér ∼ de. The accident was caused by carelessness.

Question 1962

取款

Answer 1962

qǔkuǎn • to withdraw money from a bank 取款机=

Question 1963

挣钱

Answer 1963

zhèngqián earn (or make) money ∼餬口 ∼ zhān kǒu earn a living 他挣的钱不够养家的。 Tā zhèng de qián bùgòu yǎngjiā de. His earnings are not sufficient to support his family. 她的两个儿子都∼了。 Tā de liǎng ge érzi dōu ∼ le. Her sons are both earning now.

Question 1964

大方

Answer 1964

dàfang ① generous; liberal ② natural and poised; easy; unaffected 举止∼ jǔzhǐ∼ have an easy manner; have poise; carry oneself with ease and confidence ③ in good taste; tasteful 这种料子的颜色和花样很∼。 Zhèzhǒng liàozi de yánsè hé huāyàng hěn ∼. The pattern and colour of this fabric are in good taste.

Question 1965

发表

Answer 1965

fābiǎo publish; issue ∼文章 ∼ wénzhāng publish an article ∼声明 ∼ shēngmíng issue (or make) a statement ∼意见 ∼ yìjian express an opinion; state one's views ∼演说 ∼ yǎnshuō make (or deliver) a speech ∼社论 ∼ shèlùn carry an editorial 这项任命尚未正式∼。 Zhè xiàng rènmìng shàngwèi zhèngshì ∼. The appointment has not yet been officially announced.

Question 1966

整个

Answer 1966

zhěnggè whole; entire ∼上午 ∼ shàngwǔ the whole morning ∼会场响起热烈的掌声。 ∼ huìchǎng xiǎngqǐ rèliè de zhǎngshēng. The whole hall resounded with applause. ∼国民经济 ∼ guómín jīngjì the whole national economy ∼社会 ∼ shèhuì the whole of society ∼国际形势 ∼ guójì xíngshì the entire international situation 在∼社会主义阶段 zài ∼ shèhuìzhǔyì jiēduàn throughout the stage of socialism 他把这件事∼儿给忘了。 Tā bǎ zhè jiàn shì ∼r gěi wàng le. He clean forgot about that. ∼说来 ∼ shuōlái (taken) as a whole; on the whole; by and large

Question 1967

滋味

Answer 1967

zīwèi taste; flavour 这个菜很有∼, zhège cài hěn yǒu ∼, This dish tastes good. 尝尝艰苦生活的∼ chángchang jiānkǔ shēnghuó de ∼ have a taste of hard life 唱得有滋有味 chàng de yǒuzīyǒuwèi sing with great gusto 心里不是∼ xīnli bù shì ∼ feel bad; be disturbed

Question 1968

1-理科 2-立刻

Answer 1968

1-lǐkē ① science (as a field of study) ② science department in a college 2-lìkè {adverb} immediately; at once; right away 我∼就去。 Wǒ ∼ jiù qù. I'll go right away. 铃声一响, 教室里∼安静下来。 Língshēng yī xiǎng, jiàoshì lǐ ∼ ānjìng xiàlai. As soon as the bell rang, the classroom quieted down at once. 他∼作了回答。 Tā ∼ zuò le huídá. He answered immediately.

Question 1969

引起

Answer 1969

yǐnqǐ give rise to; lead to; set off; touch off; cause; arouse ∼严重后果 ∼ yánzhòng hòuguǒ lead to grave consequences ∼连锁反应 ∼ liánsuǒ fǎnyìng set off a chain reaction ∼公愤 ∼ gōngfèn arouse (or touch off) public indignation ∼强烈的反响 ∼ qiángliè de fǎnxiǎng cause strong repercussions ∼怀疑 ∼ huáiyí arouse suspicion ∼注意 ∼ zhùyì bring to sb.'s attention ∼一场热烈的讨论 ∼ yī cháng rèliè de tǎolùn evoke a heated discussion 由此而∼的一切后果 yóucǐ ér ∼ de yīqiè hòuguǒ all consequences arising therefrom 事故是由于粗心大意而∼的。 Shìgù shì yóuyú cūxīndàyì ér ∼ de. The accident was caused by carelessness.

Question 1970

穿行

Answer 1970

chuānxíng • to go through • to bore through • to push one's way through

Question 1971

表现

Answer 1971

biǎoxiàn ① show; display; manifest 他心里很不高兴, 可是没有∼出来。 Tā xīnli hěn bù gāoxìng, kěshì méiyǒu ∼ chūlai. He was unhappy, but he didn't show it. ∼出极大的勇敢和智慧 ∼ chū jí dà de yǒnggǎn hé zhìhuì display immense courage and wisdom 一贯∼积极 yīguàn ∼ jījí be always active; always show great initiative ∼战争的文学作品 ∼ zhànzhēng de wénxué zuòpǐn literary works depicting war ② expression; manifestation; display 这是他无知的又一种∼。 Zhè shì tā wúzhī de yòu yī zhǒng ∼. This is yet another manifestation of his ignorance. 政治是经济的集中∼。 Zhèngzhì shì jīngjì de jízhōng ∼. Politics is the concentrated expression of economics. ③ behaviour; performance 他在工作中的∼很好。 Tā zài gōngzuò zhōng de ∼ hěn hǎo. He is doing very well in his work. ④ show off 好∼ Hǎo ∼ like to show off

Question 1972

敲

Answer 1972

qiāo ① knock; beat; strike ∼门 ∼ mén knock at the door 钟刚∼过四点。 Zhōng gāng ∼ guò sì diǎn. The clock has just struck four. ∼锣打鼓迎新年 ∼luódǎgǔ yíng xīnnián usher in the new year with drums and gongs; beat drums and gongs to greet the new year ② (informal) overcharge; fleece sb. 给∼去五块钱 gěi ∼ qù wǔ kuài qián be stung for five yuan 他提了工资, 我们∼了他一顿饭。 Tā tí le gōngzī, wǒmen ∼ le tā yī dùn fàn. His pay has been raised, so we made him treat us to a dinner. 这家铺子卖这些东西给我时∼了我一下子。 Zhè jiā pùzi mài zhèxiē dōngxi gěi wǒ shí ∼ le wǒ yīxiàzi. The store overcharged me for the goods.

Question 1973

兴奋

Answer 1973

xīngfèn ① be excited 他∼过度, 睡不着觉。 Tā ∼ guòdù, shuì bu zháo jiào. He was too excited to fall asleep. ② excitation

Question 1974

已久

Answer 1974

yǐjiǔ • already a long time 一个是自己爱年之的女孩儿，一个是已最好的朋友。

Question 1975

除了

Answer 1975

chúle {preposition} ① except ∼老王, 我都通知到了。 ∼ lǎo wáng, wǒ dōu tōngzhī dào le. I've notified everyone except Lao Wang. 那条山路, ∼这位老猎人, 谁也不熟悉。 Nà tiáo shānlù, ∼ zhè wèi lǎo lièrén, shuí yě bù shúxī. Nobody knows the mountain path well except the old hunter. ∼下雨, 我每天都坚持长跑。 ∼ xiàyǔ, wǒ měitiān dōu jiānchí chángpǎo. I practise long-distance running every day except on rainy days. ② (used correlatively with 还, 也, etc.) besides; in addition to 懂日语的, ∼我还有两个人。 Dǒng Rìyǔ de, ∼ wǒ háiyǒu liǎng ge rén. There are two others besides me who know some Japanese. ∼教课, 他还负责学校里青年团的工作。 ∼ jiāokè, tā hái fùzé xuéxiào lǐ qīngniántuán de gōngzuò. Besides teaching, he's in charge of the school's Youth League work. ③ (used correlatively with 就是) if not... (then...); either ... (or...) 刚生下来的孩子, ∼吃就是睡。 Gāng shēng xiàlai de háizi, ∼ chī jiù shì shuì. If a newborn baby isn't eating, then it's sleeping. 这几天∼刮风, 就是下雨。 Zhè jǐ tiān ∼ guāfēng, jiù shì xià yǔ. Recently we've been having either windy or rainy days.

Question 1976

于是 （乎）

Answer 1976

yúshì | (or 于是乎 yúshìhū) {conjunction} so; then; thereupon; hence

Question 1977

独

Answer 1977

dú ① only; single ∼子 ∼zǐ only son ② {adverb} solely; only 大家都到了, ∼有他还没来。 Dàjiā dōu dào le, ∼yǒu tā hái méi lái. He's the only one who isn't here yet. ③ {adverb} alone; by oneself; in solitude ∼居 ∼jū live a solitary existence ∼坐 ∼zuò sit alone ④ (old) people without offspring; the childless 鳏寡孤独 guān-guǎ-gū-dú ⑤ (informal) standoffish 他这个人真∼。 Tā zhège rén zhēn ∼. He's rather standoffish.

Question 1978

根据

Answer 1978

gēnjù ① {preposition} on the basis of; according to; in the light of; in line with ∼天气预报, 明天要下雨。 ∼ tiānqì yùbào, míngtiān yào xià yǔ. According to the weather forecast, it's going to rain tomorrow. 我们∼具体情况制订了这个计划。 Wǒmen ∼ jùtǐ qíngkuàng zhìdìng le zhège jìhuà. We made the plan in the light of the specific conditions. ∼这样的考虑 ∼ zhèyàng de kǎolǜ in line with these considerations ∼公报的精神 ∼ gōngbào de jīngshén in the spirit of the communiqué ∼同名小说拍摄的影片 ∼ tóngmíng xiǎoshuō pāishè de yǐngpiàn a film based on the novel of the same title ② basis; grounds; foundation 说话要有∼。 Shuōhuà yào yǒu ∼. One should avoid making assertions without good grounds. 毫无∼ Háowú ∼ utterly groundless

Question 1979

速度

Answer 1979

sùdù ① speed; velocity 匀∼ yún ∼ uniform velocity 轨道∼ guǐdào ∼ orbital velocity ② tempo ③ speed; rate; pace; tempo 加快∼ jiākuài ∼ increase the speed 生产∼ shēngchǎn ∼ the tempo of production 经济发展的∼ jīngjì fāzhǎn de ∼ the rate of economic development 工业化的∼ gōngyèhuà de ∼ the pace of industrialization

Question 1980

随和

Answer 1980

suíhé amiable; obliging 1-amiable 2-easy-going 脾氣隨和 píqi suíhe have an amiable disposition

Question 1981

让步

Answer 1981

ràngbù 1 to concede 2 to give in 3 to yield 4 a concession make a concession; give in; give way; yield 准备作出某些必要的让步 Zhǔnbèi zuò chū mǒuxiē bìyào de ràngbù be prepared to make some necessary concessions 不向无理要求让步 bù xiàng wúlǐ yāoqiú ràngbù not yield to any unreasonable demand 最大限度的让步 zuì dà xiàndù de ràngbù the greatest (or maximum) concession 两人争吵了半天, 谁也不肯让步。 Liǎng rén zhēngchǎo le bàntiān, shuí yě bù kěn ràngbù. The two of them quarrelled for a long time; neither was willing to give in. 我们应该互相都让点步。 Wǒmen yīnggāi hùxiāng dōu ràng diǎn bù. We should meet each other halfway. 让步必须是对等的。 Ràngbù bìxū shì duì děng de. Concessions must be reciprocal. 我已经让了一大步, 还要我怎么样？ Wǒ yǐjing ràng le yī dà bù, hái yào wǒ zěnmeyàng？ I've already given in this far. What more could you want of me?

Question 1982

迈步

Answer 1982

Màibù take a step; make a step; step forward 迈步走向讲台 Màibù zǒuxiàng jiǎngtái step up to the platform 迈出第一步 màichū dì-yī bù make the first step

Question 1983

互不相让

Answer 1983

hùbùxiāngràng neither giving way to the other

Question 1984

永远

Answer 1984

Yǒngyuǎn always; forever; ever 永远记住我的劝告。 Yǒngyuǎn jìzhu wǒ de quàngào. Always remember my advice. 我不想永远住在这儿。 Wǒ bù xiǎng yǒngyuǎn zhù zài zhèr. I don't plan to live here forever. 中国现在不做超级大国, 将来也永远不做超级大国。 Zhōngguó xiànzài bù zuò chāojí dàguó, jiānglái yě yǒngyuǎn bù zuò chāojí dàguó. China is not a superpower, nor will she ever become one. 我永远不再去了。 Wǒ yǒngyuǎn bù zài qù le. I'll never go there again.

Question 1985

教育

Answer 1985

Jiàoyù 1 to educate 2 to teach 3 education education 教育必须为无产阶级政治服务, 必须同生产劳动相结合。 Jiàoyù bìxū wèi wúchǎn jiējí zhèngzhì fúwù, bìxū tóng shēngchǎn láodòng xiāng jiéhé. Education must serve proletarian politics and be combined with productive labour. 他受过大学教育。 Tā shòu guò dàxué jiàoyù. He has had a college education. 他没受过什么教育。 Tā méi shòu guò shénme jiàoyù. He didn't receive much education. 2 teach; educate; inculcate 她教育孩子懂礼貌。 Tā jiàoyù háizi dǒng lǐmào. She teaches her children to have good manners. 那本书起了巨大的教育作用。 Nà běn shū qǐ le jùdà de jiàoyù zuòyòng. That book has played a great educative role.

Question 1986

巨大

Answer 1986

jùdà ``` 1 huge 2 immense 3 very large 4 tremendous 5 gigantic 6 enormous ``` huge; tremendous; enormous; gigantic; immense 巨大的胜利 jùdà de shènglì a tremendous victory 巨大的力量 jùdà de lìliang tremendous force; immense strength 巨大的工程 jùdà de gōngchéng a giant project 巨大的规模 jùdà de guīmó a massive scale 做出巨大的努力 zuò chū jùdà de nǔlì make gigantic efforts

Question 1987

劳动

Answer 1987

Láodòng 1 work 2 toil 3 physical labor M: cì [次] 1 work; labour 劳动创造世界。 Láodòng chuàngzào shìjiè. Labour creates the world. 大家的劳动热情很高。 Dàjiā de láodòng rèqíng hěn gāo. Everyone worked with great enthusiasm. 2 physical labour; manual labour 劳动锻炼 láodòng duànliàn temper oneself through manual labour 3 do physical labour 他劳动去了。 Tā láodòng qù le. He's gone out to do physical labour.

Question 1988

算（祘）

Answer 1988

``` 算/祘 1 to regard as 2 to figure 3 to calculate 4 to compute ``` DEFINITION be regarded as， count, calculate, figure; plan 1 calculate; reckon; compute; figure 算算旅行的费用 suàn suàn lǚxíng de fèiyong calculate the cost of a journey 能写会算 néngxiěhuìsuàn good at writing and reckoning 请你算一算我该付多少钱？ Qǐng nǐ suàn yī suàn wǒ gāi fù duōshao qián？ Please reckon up how much I must pay. 他们算了一下, 完成这项工程需要两年。 Tāmen suàn le yīxià, wánchéng zhè xiàng gōngchéng xūyào liǎng nián. They figured it would take two years to finish the project. 2 include; count 算上你, 一共十个人。 Suàn shàng nǐ, yīgòng shí ge rén. There'll be ten people, including you. ``` 把我也算上。 Bǎ wǒ yě suàn shàng. Count me in. 3 plan; calculate ▶ 失算 shīsuàn 4 guess; think; suppose ``` 我算他今天该动身了。 Wǒ suàn tā jīntiān gāi dòngshēn le. I suppose he'll have started (or be starting) today. 5 consider; regard as; count as 他可以算一个车把势。 Tā kěyǐ suàn yī ge chēbǎ shì. He can be counted as a carter. 比起南方, 北京的夏天不算热。 Bǐ qǐ nánfāng, Běijīng de xiàtiān bù suàn rè. Compared to the south, summer in Beijing isn't really hot. 解放前, 我们这里的小麦亩产一百斤就算不错的了。 Jiěfàng qián, wǒmen zhèlǐ de xiǎomài mǔchǎn yībǎi jīn jiù suàn bùcuò de le. Before liberation, we were lucky if we got 100 jin of wheat per mu. 6 carry weight; count 我一个人说的不算, 还得大伙儿说。 Wǒ yī ge rén shuō de bù suàn, hái děi dàhuǒr shuō. It's not just what I say, but what we all say, that counts. 你怎么刚说了又不算了？ Nǐ zěnme gāng shuō le yòu bù suàn le？ You just made a promise and now you've gone back on it! 这点困难算不了什么。 Zhè diǎn kùnnan suànbuliǎo shénme. A little difficulty like this is nothing to us. 这家公司里的事由他说了算。 Zhè jiā gōngsī lǐ de shì yóu tā shuō le suàn. What he says goes in the firm. 世界上的事不应该由一两个国家说了算。 Shìjiè shàng de shì bù yīnggāi yóu yī liǎng ge guójiā shuō le suàn. One or two powers should not have the final say on world affairs. 7 at long last; in the end; finally 现在算把情况弄清楚了。 Xiànzài suàn bǎ qíngkuàng nòng qīngchu le. At long last we have got things clear. or We've finally sized up the situation. 问题算解决了。 Wèntí suàn jiějué le. The problem is finally solved. 8 (followed by 了 le) let it be; let it pass 算了, 别说了。 Suàn le, bié shuō le. That's enough! Let it go at that. or Forget it. 他不愿意去就算了吧, 咱们反正去。 Tā bù yuànyi qù jiù suàn le ba, zánmen fǎnzheng qù. If he doesn't want to go, he doesn't need to. We'll go anyway.

Question 1989

行为

Answer 1989

xíngwéi 1 action 2 conduct 3 behavior 4 activity action; behaviour; conduct 正义的行为 zhèngyì de xíngwéi righteous action 不法的行为 bùfǎ de xíngwéi an illegal act 行为不端 xíngwéi bùduān dishonourable behaviour; bad conduct

Question 1990

不端

Answer 1990

bùduān 1 improper 2 dishonorable improper; dishonourable 品行不端 pǐnxíng bùduān having bad conduct; ill-behaved

Question 1991

正义

Answer 1991

zhèngyì 1 justice 2 righteousness 3 just 4 righteous justice 主持正义 zhǔchí zhèngyì uphold justice 为正义而战 wèi zhèngyì ér zhàn fight for justice 正义之师 zhèngyìzhīshī an army dedicated to a just cause 2 just; righteous 正义立场 zhèngyì lìchǎng a just stand 正义的事业 zhèngyì de shìyè a just cause 正义的战争 zhèngyì de zhànzhēng a just war(formerly often used in book titles) orthodox or rectified interpretation (of ancient texts) 孙诒让《周礼正义》 sūn yí ràng 《Zhōulǐ Zhèngyì》 Sun Yirang's Rectified Interpretation of the “Rites of Zhou”

Question 1992

统一

Answer 1992

tǒngyī 1 to unify 2 to unite 3 to integrate unify; unite; integrate 统一思想 tǒngyī sīxiǎng seek unity of thinking; reach a common understanding 统一行动 tǒngyī xíngdòng seek unity of action; coordinate actions; act in unison 把理论同实践统一起来 bǎ lǐlùn tóng shíjiàn tǒngyī qǐlai integrate theory with practice 统一度量衡 tǒngyī dùliànghéng standardize the system of weights and measures 完成统一祖国的神圣事业 wánchéng tǒngyī zǔguó de shénshèng shìyè accomplish the sacred task of unifying the country 革命的政治内容和尽可能完美的艺术形式的统一 gémìng de zhèngzhì nèiróng hé jǐnkěnéng wánměi de yìshù xíngshì de tǒngyī the unity of revolutionary political content and the highest possible perfection of artistic form 大家的意见逐渐统一了。 Dàjiā de yìjian zhújiàn tǒngyī le. People gradually reached unanimity of opinion. or A consensus gradually emerged. 我们的意见在有些方面不统一。 Wǒmen de yìjian zài yǒuxiē fāngmiàn bù tǒngyī. Our views differ in several ways. 秦始皇于公元前二二一年统一中国。 Qín Shǐhuáng yú gōngyuánqián èr èr yī nián tǒngyī Zhōngguó. The First Emperor of Qin unified China in 221 B.C. 2 unified; unitary; centralized 统一(的)领导 tǒngyī(de)lǐngdǎo unified leadership 统一(的)计划 tǒngyī(de)jìhuà unified planning 统一(的)分配 tǒngyī(de)fēnpèi unified (or centralized) distribution; centralized placement (of college graduates, etc.) 统一的意见 tǒngyī de yìjian consensus of opinion 统一的多民族的国家 tǒngyī de duō mínzú de guójiā a unitary multi-national state

Question 1993

标准

Answer 1993

biāozhǔn 1 (an official) standard 2 norm 3 criterion M: gè [个] standard; criterion 合乎标准 Héhū biāozhǔn up to standard 按我们的标准来看 àn wǒmen de biāozhǔn lái kàn by our standards 用高标准要求自己 yòng gāo biāozhǔn yāoqiú zìjǐ set high demands on oneself 真理的标准只能是社会的实践。 Zhēnlǐ de biāozhǔn zhǐnéng shì shèhuì de shíjiàn. Only social practice can be the criterion of truth. 2 serving as or conforming to a standard

Question 1994

得到

Answer 1994

dédào 1 to get 2 to obtain 3 to receive get; obtain; gain; receive 得到及时治疗 dédào jíshí zhìliáo get timely medical treatment 得到群众的支持 dédào qúnzhòng de zhīchí enjoy the support of the masses 退休工人得到很好的照顾。 Tuìxiū gōngrén dédào hěn hǎo de zhàogu. Retired workers are all well provided for.

Question 1995

只要

Answer 1995

Zhǐyào 1 if only 2 so long as CONJUNCTION(usu. used correlatively with 就 or 便) if only; as long as; provided 只要你有钱就办得到。 Zhǐyào nǐ yǒu qián jiù bàn de dào. You could do it if only you had the money. 只要你在这儿, 我就放心了。 Zhǐyào nǐ zài zhèr, wǒ jiù fàngxīn le. As long as you're here, I'll have nothing to worry about. 只要虚心, 就会进步。 Zhǐ yào xūxīn, jiù huì jìnbù. Provided you are modest, you'll surely make progress.

Question 1996

富翁

Answer 1996

fùwēng man of wealth; moneybags 1 rich person 2 millionaire 3 billionaire

Question 1997

穷/贫穷

Answer 1997

qióng/píngqióng 1 exhausted 2 poor 1 poor; poverty-stricken ``` 他家很穷。 Tā jiā hěn qióng. His family is very poor. 2 limit; end ▶ 技穷 jìqióng 3 thoroughly ▶ 穷究 qióngjiū 4 extremely ▶ 穷奢极欲 qióngshējíyù ```

Question 1998

当时

Answer 1998

Dāngshí 1 then 2 at that time 3 while ADVERBthen; at that time 当时我并不知道。 Dāngshí wǒ bìng bù zhīdao. I didn't know then.

Question 1999

当初

Answer 1999

dāngchū ADVERBoriginally; at the outset; in the first place; at that time 当初打算在这儿盖一座大楼。 Dāngchū dǎsuan zài zhèr gài yī zuò dàlóu. It was originally planned to put up a big building here. 当初这儿是一片荒野, 如今工厂林立。 Dāngchū zhèr shì yī piàn huāngyě, rújīn gōngchǎng línlì. Factories now stand where there used to be a wilderness. 我当初怎么对你讲的？ Wǒ dāngchū zěnme duì nǐ jiǎng de？ What did I tell you, eh? 当初你就不该这么做。 Dāngchū nǐ jiù bù gāi zhème zuò. You should never have acted the way you did in the first place. 早知今日, 何必当初？ Zǎo zhī jīnrì, hébì dāngchū？ If I had known it would come to this, I would have acted differently. 1 at that time 2 originally

Question 2000

条件

Answer 2000

tiáojiàn ``` 1 condition 2 circumstances 3 term 4 factor 5 requirement 6 prerequisite 7 qualification M: gè [个] ``` condition; term; factor 自然条件 zìrán tiáojiàn natural conditions 贸易条件 màoyì tiáojiàn terms of trade 利用有利的条件 lìyòng yǒulì de tiáojiàn make use of the favourable factors 在目前条件下 zài mùqián tiáojiàn xià given the present conditions; under present circumstances 在对等的条件下给予优惠待遇 zài duì děng de tiáojiàn xià jǐyǔ yōuhuì dàiyù give preferential treatment on a reciprocal basis 为马克思主义政党的诞生准备条件 Wèi Mǎkèsīzhǔyì zhèngdǎng de dànshēng zhǔnbèi tiáojiàn prepare the ground for the founding of a Marxist party 这个工厂生产条件好。 Zhège gōngchǎng shēngchǎn tiáojiàn hǎo. This factory has very good conditions for production. 2 requirement; prerequisite; qualification 提出条件 Tíchū tiáojiàn list the prerequisites; put forward the requirements 做这项工作需要具备什么条件？ Zuò zhè xiàng gōngzuò xūyào jùbèi shénme tiáojiàn？ What qualifications do you need for this job? 当宇航员对身体条件要求很严。 Dāng yǔhángyuán duì shēntǐ tiáojiàn yāoqiú hěn yán. The physical fitness requirements for being an astronaut are very stiff.

Question 2001

抚养

Answer 2001

fǔyǎng 1 to foster 2 to bring up 3 to raise foster; raise; rear; bring up 父母对子女有抚养教育的义务。 Fùmǔ duì zǐnǚ yǒu fǔyǎng jiàoyù de yìwù. Parents have the duty to rear and educate their children. 她一人把那三个孤儿抚养成人。 Tā yī rén bǎ nà sān ge gū'ér fǔyǎng chéngrén. She brought up the three orphans all by herself.

Question 2002

话题

Answer 2002

huàtí ``` 1 subject (of a talk or conversation) 2 topic ``` subject of a talk; topic of conversation 他见有人进来, 马上转了话题。 Tā jiàn yǒurén jìnlai, mǎshàng zhuǎn le huàtí. He changed the subject as soon as he saw someone coming in.

Question 2003

捐

Answer 2003

juān ``` 1 to contribute 2 to donate 3 contribution 4 tax 5 to abandon ``` relinquish; abandon ▶ 捐生 juānshēng 2 contribute; donate; subscribe 我向基金会捐了一笔钱。 Wǒ xiàng jījīnhuì juān le yī bǐ qián. I have donated some money to the foundation. 3 tax 车捐 chējuān a tax on cars, etc.

Question 2004

工程

Answer 2004

gōngchéng engineering ``` 1 engineering 2 an engineering project 3 project 4 undertaking M: gè [个] / xiàng [项] ``` 土木(机械, 电机, 采矿)工程 tǔmù(jīxiè, diànjī, cǎikuàng)gōngchéng civil (mechanical, electrical, mining) engineering 2 project 水利工程 shuǐlì gōngchéng water conservancy project 工程浩大 gōngchénghàodà a gigantic project; a tremendous amount of work

Question 2005

到底

Answer 2005

dàodǐ ``` 1 finally 2 in the end 3 when all is said and done 4 after all 5 to the end 6 to the last ``` to the end; to the finish 打到底 Dǎ dào dǐ fight to the finish ``` 将革命进行到底。 Jiāng gémìng jìnxíng dàodǐ. Carry the revolution through to the end. ADVERB 1 at last; in the end; finally ``` 新方法到底试验成功了。 Xīn fāngfǎ dàodǐ shìyàn chénggōng le. The new method has finally proved to be a success. 2 (used in a question for emphasis) 你到底是什么意思？ Nǐ dàodǐ shì shénme yìsi？ What on earth do you mean? 你那样干到底是为什么？ Nǐ nàyàng gàn dàodǐ shì wèishénme？ What in the world did you do that for? 3 after all; in the final analysis 他到底是新手, 干活还不熟练。 Tā dàodǐ shì xīnshǒu, gànhuó hái bù shúliàn. After all, he's new to the work and isn't very skilful at it yet.

Question 2006

回报

Answer 2006

``` huíbào 1 (in) return 2 reciprocation 3 payback 4 retaliation 5 to report back 6 to reciprocate ``` 1 report back on what has been done 2 repay; requite; reciprocate 回报他的盛情 huíbào tā de shèngqíng repay him for his hospitality or kindness 3 retaliate; get one's own back

Question 2007

重返

Answer 2007

chóngfǎn return 重返前线 chóngfǎn qiánxiàn go back to the front 重返家园 chóngfǎn jiāyuán return to one's homeland to return to

Question 2008

曾经

Answer 2008

céngjīng ``` 1 once 2 already 3 former 4 previously 5 ever 6 (past tense marker used before verb or clause) ``` ADVERB(indicating that an action once happened or a state once existed) 她曾经参加过校队。 Tā céngjīng cānjiā guò xiào duì. She once played for the school team. 这顶军帽是他参加长征时曾经戴过的。 Zhè dǐng jūnmào shì tā cānjiā chángzhēng shí céngjīng dài guò de. This army cap was worn by him on the Long March. 我曾经在美国住过两年。 Wǒ céngjīng zài Měiguó zhù guò liǎng nián. I lived in the United States for two years.

Question 2009

1-看大夫 2-看医生 3- 看病

Answer 2009

1- kandaifu 2- kanyisheng 3-kanbing All of these means "see a doctor".

Question 2010

作用

Answer 2010

zuòyòng ``` 1 to act on 2 to affect 3 action 4 function 5 activity 6 impact 7 result 8 effect 9 purpose 10 intent 11 to play a role 12 corresponds to English -ity, -ism, -ization M: gè [个] ``` act on; affect 外界事物作用于我们的感官, 在我们的头脑中形成印象。 Wàijiè shìwù zuòyòng yú wǒmen de gǎnguān, zài wǒmen de tóunǎo zhōng xíngchéng yìnxiàng. External things act on our sense organs and give rise to impressions in our brains. 2 action; function 化学作用 huàxué zuòyòng chemical action 心脏的作用 xīnzàng de zuòyòng the function of the heart 3 effect 起作用 qǐ zuòyòng be effective 起积极作用 qǐ jījí zuòyòng play a positive role 不起作用 bù qǐ zuòyòng be ineffective; won't work 4 purpose; intention; motive 他说那句话有什么作用？ Tā shuō nà jù huà yǒu shénme zuòyòng？ What was his purpose in saying that? 他那样说是有他的作用的。 Tā nàyàng shuō shì yǒu tā de zuòyòng de. He had an axe to grind when he said that.

Question 2011

药起作用/药没有作用？

Answer 2011

yaoqizuoyong medicine having effect 起作用 qǐ zuòyòng be effective

Question 2012

病厉害/病的很严重

Answer 2012

seriously ill

Question 2013

严重

Answer 2013

yánzhòng 1 grave 2 serious 3 severe 4 critical serious; grave; critical 严重后果 yánzhòng hòuguǒ serious (or grave) consequences 严重关头 yánzhòng guāntóu critical juncture 病情严重 bìngqíng yánzhòng be seriously ill 事态严重。 Shìtài yánzhòng. The situation is grave. 感到严重不安 Gǎndào yánzhòng bù'ān feel grave concern; feel deeply disturbed 充分认识到问题的严重性 chōngfèn rènshi dào wèntí de yánzhòngxìng be fully aware of the gravity of the question

Question 2014

1-病症 2-疾病

Answer 2014

1-bìngzhèng 1 disease 2 illness 2- 1 disease 2 sickness 3 ailment disease; illness 防治疾病 fángzhì jíbìng prevention and treatment of disease

Question 2015

到底/终于

Answer 2015

到底 is used as an (i) adverb (finally, at last,finally); (ii) question for emphasis (after all, finally); (iii) after all, final analysis. ADVERB 1 at last; in the end; finally 新方法到底试验成功了。 Xīn fāngfǎ dàodǐ shìyàn chénggōng le. The new method has finally proved to be a success. 2 (used in a question for emphasis) 你到底是什么意思？ Nǐ dàodǐ shì shénme yìsi？ What on earth do you mean? 你那样干到底是为什么？ Nǐ nàyàng gàn dàodǐ shì wèishénme？ What in the world did you do that for? 3 after all; in the final analysis 他到底是新手, 干活还不熟练。 Tā dàodǐ shì xīnshǒu, gànhuó hái bù shúliàn. After all, he's new to the work and isn't very skilful at it yet. 终于 is mostly used in written Chinese, and does not have to be followed by 了 participle. 到底 is used in both spoken and written, and when preceding a verb, it has to be used with 了. A-问题到底解决了 B- 问题终于解决（了） NOTE that 到底 may be used on questions whilst 终于 cannot. A- 他到底来不来？ B- 你的封信你终于收到没有？（错X ） 你的封信你到底收到没有？（不错）

Question 2016

曾经/已经

Answer 2016

The act or circumstance indicated by 曾经 has already ended; the act or circumstance indicated by 已经 may still be continuing. A-他曾经当过中文老师 （现在不是中文老师） B-她已经当了中文老师 （她现在是中文老师）

Question 2017

算

Answer 2017

suàn ``` HZ 算/祘 1 to regard as 2 to figure 3 to calculate 4 to computed ``` 1 calculate; reckon; compute; figure 算算旅行的费用 suàn suàn lǚxíng de fèiyong calculate the cost of a journey 能写会算 néngxiěhuìsuàn good at writing and reckoning 请你算一算我该付多少钱？ Qǐng nǐ suàn yī suàn wǒ gāi fù duōshao qián？ Please reckon up how much I must pay. 他们算了一下, 完成这项工程需要两年。 Tāmen suàn le yīxià, wánchéng zhè xiàng gōngchéng xūyào liǎng nián. They figured it would take two years to finish the project. 2 include; count 算上你, 一共十个人。 Suàn shàng nǐ, yīgòng shí ge rén. There'll be ten people, including you. ``` 把我也算上。 Bǎ wǒ yě suàn shàng. Count me in. 3 plan; calculate ▶ 失算 shīsuàn 4 guess; think; suppose ``` 我算他今天该动身了。 Wǒ suàn tā jīntiān gāi dòngshēn le. I suppose he'll have started (or be starting) today. 5 consider; regard as; count as 他可以算一个车把势。 Tā kěyǐ suàn yī ge chēbǎ shì. He can be counted as a carter. 比起南方, 北京的夏天不算热。 Bǐ qǐ nánfāng, Běijīng de xiàtiān bù suàn rè. Compared to the south, summer in Beijing isn't really hot. 解放前, 我们这里的小麦亩产一百斤就算不错的了。 Jiěfàng qián, wǒmen zhèlǐ de xiǎomài mǔchǎn yībǎi jīn jiù suàn bùcuò de le. Before liberation, we were lucky if we got 100 jin of wheat per mu. 6 carry weight; count 我一个人说的不算, 还得大伙儿说。 Wǒ yī ge rén shuō de bù suàn, hái děi dàhuǒr shuō. It's not just what I say, but what we all say, that counts. 你怎么刚说了又不算了？ Nǐ zěnme gāng shuō le yòu bù suàn le？ You just made a promise and now you've gone back on it! 这点困难算不了什么。 Zhè diǎn kùnnan suànbuliǎo shénme. A little difficulty like this is nothing to us. 这家公司里的事由他说了算。 Zhè jiā gōngsī lǐ de shì yóu tā shuō le suàn. What he says goes in the firm. 世界上的事不应该由一两个国家说了算。 Shìjiè shàng de shì bù yīnggāi yóu yī liǎng ge guójiā shuō le suàn. One or two powers should not have the final say on world affairs. 7 at long last; in the end; finally 现在算把情况弄清楚了。 Xiànzài suàn bǎ qíngkuàng nòng qīngchu le. At long last we have got things clear. or We've finally sized up the situation. 问题算解决了。 Wèntí suàn jiějué le. The problem is finally solved. 8 (followed by 了 le) let it be; let it pass 算了, 别说了。 Suàn le, bié shuō le. That's enough! Let it go at that. or Forget it. 他不愿意去就算了吧, 咱们反正去。 Tā bù yuànyi qù jiù suàn le ba, zánmen fǎnzheng qù. If he doesn't want to go, he doesn't need to. We'll go anyway.

Question 2018

亿万（富翁）

Answer 2018

hundreds of millions; millions upon millions 亿万人民 yìwàn rénmín hundreds of millions of people; the people in their hundreds of millions 亿万富翁 yìwàn fùwēng billionaire; multimillionairemillions and millions

Question 2019

不通

Answer 2019

bùtōng 原来我家乡连汽车不通，现在交通方便了。 ``` 1 to be obstructed 2 to be blocked up 3 to be impassable 4 to make no sense 5 to be illogical 1 be obstructed; be blocked up; be impassable ``` 管子不通。 Guǎnzi bùtōng. The pipe is blocked. 电话不通。 Diànhuà bù tōng. The line's dead. 2 not make sense;be illogical; be ungrammatical 文章写得不通。 Wénzhāng xiě de bù tōng. The article is badly written.

Question 2020

装

Answer 2020

zhuāng ``` 1 adornment 2 to adorn 3 dress 4 clothing 5 costume (of an actor in a play) 6 to play a role 7 to pretend 8 to install 9 to fix 10 to wrap (sth in a bag) 11 to load 12 to pack ``` 1 dress up; attire; deck; play the part (or role) of; act 她装老大娘真像。 Tā zhuāng lǎodàniáng zhēn xiàng. She acted an old woman and really looked the part. 2 outfit; clothing ``` 滑雪装 huáxuězhuāng skiing suits 3 stage makeup and costume ▶ 卸装 xièzhuāng 4 pretend; feign; make believe ``` 她不是真哭, 是装的。 Tā bù shì zhēn kū, shì zhuāng de. She wasn't really crying; she was only pretending. 装出一副可怜相 Zhuāng chū yī fù kěliánxiàng assume a pitiable look 不要不懂装懂。 Bùyào bùdǒngzhuāngdǒng. Don't pretend to know what you don't know. 他装着高兴的样子，其实心里很难过 病是装不出来的 她收入是懂，不懂就是不懂，不要装懂. Note: commonly used with 不出来的/着 1 load; pack; hold 装车 zhuāngchē load a truck (or cart) 装箱 zhuāngxiāng pack a box; put sth. in a crate; crate 装烟袋 zhuāng yāndài fill one's pipe 这书包装不下这么多东西。 Zhè shūbāo zhuāng bù xià zhème duō dōngxi. This satchel won't hold so many things. 2 install; fit; assemble 给门装上锁 Gěi mén zhuāng shàng suǒ fit a lock on the door 装个无线电 zhuāng ge wúxiàndiàn assemble a radio set 我们村家家户户都装上了电灯。 Wǒmen cūn jiājiāhùhù dōu zhuāng shàng le diàndēng. Electric lights have been installed in every house in our village.

Question 2021

对....来说

Answer 2021

According to someone 1-对她来说，幸福就是看到儿子的笑脸 2-对我来说，这里已经成了第二家乡 3-对一个老师来说，教好自己的学生是最重要的.

Question 2022

善良

Answer 2022

Shànliáng 1 good and honest 2 kind-hearted good and honest; kind-hearted 善良的人们 Shànliáng de rénmen good and honest people; people of goodwill 善良愿望 shànliáng yuànwàng the best of intentions 心地善良 xīndì shànliáng kind-hearted

Question 2023

十几

Answer 2023

shiji 1 more than ten 2 a dozen or more

Question 2024

本领

Answer 2024

běnlǐng 1 skill 2 ability 3 capability M: xiàng [项] / gè [个] skill; ability; capability 组织生产的本领 zǔzhī shēngchǎn de běnlǐng ability to organize production 苦练杀敌本领 kǔliàn shādí běnlǐng train hard to increase one's combat efficiency 掌握为人民服务的本领 zhǎngwò wèi rénmín fúwù de běnlǐng master the skills needed for serving the people 他的本领很大。 Tā de běnlǐng hěn dà. He's very capable. 凡是他要的东西他都有本领弄到手。 Fánshì tā yào de dōngxi tā dōu yǒu běnlǐng nòng dào shǒu. He is resourceful enough to get whatever he is after. VARIANTS 本事 běnshi

Question 2025

治好

Answer 2025

zhìhǎo To cure 看到大夫把孩子的病治好了，妈妈脸上才有了笑容。

Question 2026

感情

Answer 2026

gǎnqíng ``` 1 feeling 2 emotion 3 sensation 4 likes and dislikes 5 deep affection for sb or sth 6 relationship (i.e. love affair) M: gè [个] / zhǒng [种] ``` 1 emotion; feeling; sentiment 动感情 dòng gǎnqíng be carried away by one's emotions; get worked up 伤感情 shāng gǎnqíng hurt sb.'s feelings 思想感情开始发生变化 sīxiǎng gǎnqíng kāishǐ fāshēng biànhuà experience a change in one's thoughts and feelings 2 affection; attachment; love 我们对延安的一草一木都怀有深厚的感情。 Wǒmen duì Yán'ān de yīcǎoyīmù dōu huáiyǒu shēnhòu de gǎnqíng. We cherish a deep affection for every tree and bush in Yan'an. 这些年来, 她对他产生了感情。 Zhèxiē nián lái, tā duì tā chǎnshēng le gǎnqíng. She formed an attachment for him over the years. 他对母亲的感情很深。 Tā duì mǔqin de gǎnqíng hěn shēn. He has a deep love for his mother.

Question 2027

面积

Answer 2027

miànjī 1 area (of a floor, piece of land etc) 2 surface area 3 tract of land area 我国面积约为九百六十万平方公里。 Wǒguó miànji yuē wéi jiǔbǎi liùshí wàn píngfāng gōnglǐ. The area of China is about 9.6 million square kilometres. 棉花种植面积 Miánhua zhòngzhí miànji the acreage under cotton 展览会面积为三千平方米。 Zhǎnlǎnhuì miànji wéi sānqiān píngfāngmǐ. The exhibition covers a floor space of 3,000 square metres.

Question 2028

块

Answer 2028

1 lump (of earth) 2 chunk 3 piece 4 classifier for pieces of cloth, cake, soap etc 5 colloquial word for yuan (or other unit of currency such as Hong Kong or US dollar etc), usually as 块钱 1 piece; lump; chunk 糖块儿 Táng kuàir hard candy (or fruit drops) or lumps of sugar ``` 把肉切成块儿 bǎ ròu qiē chéng kuàir cut the meat into cubes 2 MEASURE WORDpiece; lump ``` 两块肥皂 liǎng kuài féizào two cakes of soap 一块面包 yī kuài miànbāo a piece or hunk of bread 一块手表 yī kuài shǒubiǎo a wrist watch 一块试验田 yī kuài shìyàntián an experimental plot (of land) 一块桌布 yī kuài zhuōbù a table cloth 一块云彩 yī kuài yúncai a cloud ``` 一块黑疤 yī kuài hēi bā a black scar 3 MEASURE WORDinf. (for gold or silver dollars, Renminbi, and certain paper money) ``` 两块银洋 liǎng kuài yínyáng two silver dollars 三块钱 sān kuài qián three yuan 一千块港币1,000 yīqiān kuài Gǎngbì 1, 000 Hong Kong dollars

Question 2029

根据

Answer 2029

Gēnjù ``` 1 according to 2 based on 3 basis 4 foundation M: gè [个] 1 PREPOSITIONon the basis of; according to; in the light of; in line with ``` 根据天气预报, 明天要下雨。 Gēnjù tiānqì yùbào, míngtiān yào xià yǔ. According to the weather forecast, it's going to rain tomorrow. 我们根据具体情况制订了这个计划。 Wǒmen gēnjù jùtǐ qíngkuàng zhìdìng le zhège jìhuà. We made the plan in the light of the specific conditions. 根据这样的考虑 Gēnjù zhèyàng de kǎolǜ in line with these considerations 根据公报的精神 gēnjù gōngbào de jīngshén in the spirit of the communiqué 根据同名小说拍摄的影片 gēnjù tóngmíng xiǎoshuō pāishè de yǐngpiàn a film based on the novel of the same title 2 basis; grounds; foundation 说话要有根据。 Shuōhuà yào yǒu gēnjù. One should avoid making assertions without good grounds. 毫无根据 Háowú gēnjù utterly groundless

Question 2030

不如

Answer 2030

bùrú 1 not equal to 2 not as good as 3 inferior to 4 it would be better to not equal to; not as good as; inferior to 论手巧, 一般人都不如她。 Lùn shǒuqiǎo, yībān rén dōu bùrú tā. Few can equal (or compare with) her in manual dexterity. ``` 今天不如昨天暖和。 Jīntiān bùrú zuótiān nuǎnhuo. Today is not as warm as yesterday. 2 ADVERBit would be better to ``` 我看不如派老王去。 Wǒ kàn bù rú pài lǎo wáng qù. I think it would be better to send Lao Wang instead. 要是这样我还不如呆在家里。 Yào shì zhèyàng wǒ hái bùrú dāi zài jiālǐ. In that case I might as well stay at home.

Question 2031

就是

Answer 2031

jiùshì ``` 1 (emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated) 2 precisely 3 exactly 4 even 5 if 6 just like 7 in the same way as ``` used, usu. with 了, at the end of a sentence to give force to the statement) 他想要点儿钱就是了。 Tā xiǎng yào diǎnr qián jiùshì le. He wants some money, that's all. 你说就是了。 Nǐ shuō jiùshì le. Just say it! 放心吧, 我照办就是了。 Fàngxīn ba, wǒ zhàobàn jiùshìle. Don't worry. I promise to do just as you say. 2 yes, that's right; exactly; precisely 这是不是你说的那个？——就是。 Zhè shì bù shì nǐ shuō de nàge？ —— jiù shì. Is that what you were talking about?--Yes, that's it. 就是嘛, 我也是这么想的。 Jiù shì ma, wǒ yě shì zhème xiǎng de. Precisely. That's just what I had in mind. 3 same as 就² jiù CONJUNCTION(used correlatively with 也) even if 你就是不愿意去, 也得打个电话。 Nǐ jiù shì bù yuànyi qù, yě děi dǎ ge diànhuà. Even if you don't want to go, you still have to make a phone call.

Question 2032

不见了

Answer 2032

disappear; be missing 我的钢笔不见了。 Wǒ de gāngbǐ bùjiàn le. My pen's disappeared. 上午我要去商店买了一面包，出来的时候自行车就不见了。

Question 2033

铅笔

Answer 2033

qiānbǐ pencil(lead) pencil M: zhī [支] / zhī [枝] / gǎn [杆]

Question 2034

糟糕 糟了

Answer 2034

Zāogāo ``` 1 too bad 2 how terrible 3 what bad luck 4 terrible 5 bad ``` INFORMALhow terrible; what bad luck; too bad 糟糕, 我把钥匙锁在屋里了。 Zāogāo, wǒ bǎ yàoshi suǒ zài wū lǐ le. Oh, no, I've locked the key in the room! 真糟糕, 误了火车啦。 Zhēn zāogāo, wù le huǒchē la. What bad luck! We've missed the train. 更糟糕的是, 他把介绍信丢了。 Gèng zāogāo de shì, tā bǎ jièshàoxìn diū le. To make things worse, he lost the letter of introduction. 哎呀，我的包呢？糟了！忘在自行车上了！

Question 2035

记者

Answer 2035

jìzhě 1 reporter 2 journalist M: gè [个] reporter; correspondent; newsman; journalist 新华社记者 Xīnhuáshè jìzhě Xinhua correspondent; reporter of the Xinhua News Agency 本报记者 běnbào jìzhě staff reporter; staff correspondent

Question 2036

其他

Answer 2036

qítā 1 other 2 (sth or sb) else 3 the rest other; else 老李在这儿, 其他人呢？ Lǎo lǐ zài zhèr, qítā rén ne？ Lao Li's here. Where are the others? 见到其他人了吗？ Jiàndào qítā rén le ma？ Did you see anybody else? 除了小冯以外, 其他的人都去了。 Chúle xiǎo píng yǐwài, qítā de rén dōu qù le. Everybody went except Xiao Feng. 除了整地, 其他活儿也需要人。 Chúle zhěngdì, qítā huór yě xūyào rén. We need people for other jobs besides levelling the land. 还有什么其他事情要我们做吗？ Háiyǒu shénme qítā shìqing yào wǒmen zuò ma？ Is there anything else you want us to do? 我同意老王的建议, 没有其他意见。 Wǒ tóngyì lǎo wáng de jiànyì, méiyǒu qítā yìjian. I agree with Lao Wang on his proposal and have nothing else to add. 先拣重要的说, 再说其他。 Xiān jiǎn zhòngyào de shuō, zàishuō qítā. Say what you think is most important first, then go on to other things.

Question 2037

成为

Answer 2037

chéngwéi 1 to become 2 to turn into become; turn into 成为工程师 chéngwéigōngchéngshī become an engineer 把我国建设成为社会主义的现代化强国 bǎ wǒguó jiànshè chéngwéi shèhuìzhǔyì de xiàndàihuà qiángguó build China into a powerful modern socialist country

Question 2038

时光

Answer 2038

Shíguāng 1 time 2 era 3 period of time time 时光不早了。 Shíguāng bù zǎo le. It's getting late. 时光过得真快, 一晃二十年了。 Shíguāng guò de zhēn kuài, yī huàng èrshí nián le. How time flies! Without my knowing it, twenty years have passed. 2 times; years; days 他一生中最好的时光白白浪费了。 Tā yīshēng zhōng zuì hǎo de shíguāng báibái làngfèi le. He wasted the best years of his life. 妈妈老年，他很喜欢回忆以前的时光

Question 2039

住声

Answer 2039

zhù shēng stop talking, laughing, or crying 他们有说有笑, 老半天没有住声。 Tāmen yǒushuōyǒuxiào, lǎo bàn tiān méiyǒu zhù shēng. They talked and laughed for a long time without stop. 这孩子就没住过声儿。 Zhè háizi jiù méi zhù guò shēngr. The child never stopped talking.

Question 2040

百闻不如一见

Answer 2040

it is better to see once than to hear a hundred times; seeing for oneself is better than hearing from others 1 seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times (idiom); seeing for oneself is better than hearing from many others 2 seeing is believe

Question 2041

严重

Answer 2041

yánzhòng 1 grave 2 serious 3 severe 4 critical serious; grave; critical 严重后果 yánzhòng hòuguǒ serious (or grave) consequences 严重关头 yánzhòng guāntóu critical juncture 病情严重 bìngqíng yánzhòng be seriously ill 事态严重。 Shìtài yánzhòng. The situation is grave. 感到严重不安 Gǎndào yánzhòng bù'ān feel grave concern; feel deeply disturbed 充分认识到问题的严重性 chōngfèn rènshi dào wèntí de yánzhòngxìng be fully aware of the gravity of the question

Question 2042

好处

Answer 2042

好处 ``` 1 benefit 2 advantage 3 gain 4 profit 5 also pr. [hǎochù] M: gè [个] ``` good; benefit; advantage 计划生育好处多。 Jìhuà shēngyù hǎochu duō. Family planning has many advantages. 你每天做点户外运动会有好处。 Nǐ měitiān zuò diǎn hùwài yùndònghuì yǒu hǎochu. Some outdoor exercises every day will do you good. 2 gain; profit 他从这里捞不到任何好处。 Tā cóng zhèlǐ lāo bù dào rènhé hǎochu. He can gain nothing from this. 别上他的当!他给你这点好处是为了拉拢你。 Bié shàng tā de dāng! Tā gěi nǐ zhè diǎn hǎochu shì wèile lālong nǐ. Don't fall into his trap. He's given you this to win you over. PY hǎochu (or hǎochù)

Question 2043

压力

Answer 2043

yālì pressure PHYSICSpressure 大气压力 dàqì yālì atmospheric (or barometric) pressure 2 overwhelming force; pressure 外界压力 wàijiè yālì outside pressure 对某人施加压力 duì mǒurén shījiā yālì bring pressure to bear on sb. 在舆论的压力下 zài yúlùn de yālì xià under the pressure of public opinion

Question 2044

遗憾

Answer 2044

yíhàn 1regret 2 to regret 3 to be sorry that regret; pity 对此表示遗憾 duì cǐ biǎoshì yíhàn express regret over the matter 一点不感到遗憾 yīdiǎn bù gǎndào yíhàn have no regrets 十分遗憾地指出 shífēn yíhàn de zhǐchū point out with great (or deep) regret 非常遗憾, 我不能接受你的邀请。 Fēicháng yíhàn, wǒ bùnéng jiēshòu nǐ de yāoqǐng. I am very sorry I will not be able to accept your invitation. 今晚的音乐会你不能来, 实在遗憾。 Jīnwǎn de yīnyuèhuì nǐ bù néng lái, shízài yíhàn. It's really a pity that you can't come to the concert this evening.

Question 2045

感到

Answer 2045

gandao to hurry (to some place)

Question 2046

汽水儿

Answer 2046

qishui aerated water; soft drink; soda water 1 soda 2 pop

Question 2047

v+不起

Answer 2047

bù qǐ 1 unremarkable 2 nothing out of the ordinary VARIANTS 不起眼儿〔不起眼兒〕 bùqǐyǎnr not attract attention; not be noticeable; not be attractive 这座厂房并不起眼, 但产品却是第一流的。 Zhè zuò chǎngfáng bìng bù qǐyǎn, dàn chǎnpǐn què shì dì-yī liú de. The factory building doesn't attract much attention, but the products are first-class. 别看这人不起眼儿, 人家可是一肚子学问。 Bié kàn zhè rén bù qǐyǎnr, rénjia kěshì yī dùzi xuéwen. He is not taken much notice of, but he is a very learned man.

Question 2048

通讯

Answer 2048

tōngxùn 1 communications 2 news story 3 dispatch M: gè [个] communication 无线电通讯 wúxiàndiàn tōngxùn radio (or wireless) communication 红外线通讯 hóngwàixiàn tōngxùn infrared ray communication 微波通讯 wēibō tōngxùn microwave communication 激光通讯 jīguāng tōngxùn laser communication 通讯方法 tōngxùn fāngfǎ means of communication 通讯设备 tōngxùn shèbèi communication apparatus (or equipment) 2 news report; news dispatch; correspondence; newsletter 新华社通讯 Xīnhuáshè tōngxùn Xinhua dispatches 通讯报导 tōngxùn bàodǎo news report; news dispatch; news story 通讯文学 tōngxùn wénxué reportage

Question 2049

设置

Answer 2049

shèzhì 1 to set up 2 to instal 1 set up; establish 设置专门机构 shèzhì zhuānmén jīgòu set up a special organization 课程设置 kèchéng shèzhì courses offered in a college or school; curriculum 2 put up; install 实验室里设置了闭路电视。 Shíyànshì lǐ shèzhì le bìlù diànshì. A closed circuit TV system has been installed in the laboratories. 给会议设置重重障碍 Gěi huìyì shèzhì chóngchóng zhàng'ài place all sorts of obstacles before the conference

Question 2050

拷贝

Answer 2050

kaobei film copy 1 copy 2 to copy (loanword)

Question 2051

通讯录

Answer 2051

tongxunlu address book 1 address book 2 directory

Question 2052

通讯

Answer 2052

tōngxùn 1 communications 2 news story 3 dispatch M: gè [个] 1 communication 无线电通讯 wúxiàndiàn tōngxùn radio (or wireless) communication 红外线通讯 hóngwàixiàn tōngxùn infrared ray communication 微波通讯 wēibō tōngxùn microwave communication 激光通讯 jīguāng tōngxùn laser communication 通讯方法 tōngxùn fāngfǎ means of communication 通讯设备 tōngxùn shèbèi communication apparatus (or equipment) 2 news report; news dispatch; correspondence; newsletter 新华社通讯 Xīnhuáshè tōngxùn Xinhua dispatches 通讯报导 tōngxùn bàodǎo news report; news dispatch; news story 通讯文学 tōngxùn wénxué reportage

Question 2053

账户/帐户

Answer 2053

zhànghù account (bank or online) 1 bank account 2 online account account 非贸易帐户 Fēimàoyì zhàng hù noncommercial account 在银行开立(结束)帐户 zài yínháng kāi lì (jiéshù) zhàng hù open (close) an account with a bank(bank, computer etc) account

Question 2054

开立/结束 （账户）

Answer 2054

kaili/jiéshù zhènghù open/close bank account 在银行开立(结束)帐户 zài yínháng kāi lì (jiéshù) zhàng hù open (close) an account with a bank(bank, computer etc) account

Question 2055

开立

Answer 2055

kaili to found or start 开立账户

Question 2056

阅读

Answer 2056

yuèdú 1 to read 2 reading 阅读杂志 yuèdú zázhì read magazines

Question 2057

粘贴

Answer 2057

zhāntiē ``` 1 to stick 2 to affix 3 to adhere 4 to paste (as in "copy and paste") 5 Taiwan pr. [niántiē] ``` paste; stick 在墙上粘贴标语 zài qiáng shàng zhāntiē biāoyǔ paste slogans on the wall PY zhāntiē (or niántiē)

Question 2058

乱花钱

Answer 2058

luànhuāqián 1 to spend money recklessly 2 to squander

Question 2059

评论

Answer 2059

pínglùn ``` 1 to comment on 2 to discuss 3 comment 4 commentary M: piān [篇] ``` 1 comment on; discuss 请党外群众参加评论党员 Qǐng dǎngwài qúnzhòng cānjiā pínglùn dǎngyuán ask non-Party people to join in the appraisal of Party members 2 comment; commentary; review 小评论 xiǎopínglùn short comments 《湘江评论》 《Xiāng Jiāng Pínglùn》 Xiangjiang Review

Question 2060

刮目相看（刮目相待）

Answer 2060

guā mù xiāng kàn（dai） ``` 1 to esteem someone's progress 2 to give increased respect 3 to see someone in a new light 4 also: 刮目相待 look at sb. with new eyes; treat sb. with increased respect ``` 古人云：“士别三日便当刮目相看。” Gǔrén yún ： “shì bié sān rì biàndang guāmùxiāngkàn.” The ancients say, “A scholar who has been away three days must be looked at with new eyes.” VARIANTS 刮目相待 guā mù xiāngdài

Question 2061

担当

Answer 2061

dāndāng 1 to take upon oneself 2 to assume take on; undertake; assume 担当重任 Dāndāng zhòngrèn take on heavy responsibilities 无论什么工作, 他都敢于担当。 Wúlùn shénme gōngzuò, tā dōu gǎnyú dāndāng. He's willing to take on any kind of job.

Question 2062

重任

Answer 2062

zhòngrèn important task; heavy responsibility 身负重任 shēnfùzhòngrèn be charged with important tasksheavy responsibility

Question 2063

升职

Answer 2063

shēngzhí 1 to get promoted (at work etc) 2 promotion

Question 2064

薪

Answer 2064

xīn 1 fuel 2 salary 1 firewood; faggot; fuel 采木为薪 Cǎi mù wéi xīn gather wood for fuel 2 salary 加薪 jiāxīn increase (or raise) the salary

Question 2065

红人

Answer 2065

hóngrén a favourite with sb. in power; fair-haired boy 部长的红人 bùzhǎng de hóng rén a favourite with the Minister

Question 2066

重视

Answer 2066

zhòngshì 1 to attach importance to sth 2 to value attach importance to; pay attention to; think highly of; take sth. seriously; value 重视对妇女干部的培养 zhòngshì duì fùnǚ gànbù de péiyǎng devote much attention to the training of women cadres 重视发展农业 zhòngshì fāzhǎn nóngyè attach great importance to agriculture 重视这件事 zhòngshì zhè jiàn shì take the matter seriously 重视群众的意见 zhòngshì qúnzhòng de yìjian set great store by the opinions of the masses 重视基础理论的研究工作 zhòngshì jīchǔ lǐlùn de yánjiū gōngzuò pay great attention to basic theoretical research

Question 2067

足

Answer 2067

zú 1 foot 2 to be sufficient 3 ample 1 foot; leg 足不出户 zúbùchūhù never go out of one's room; stay indoors 自首至足 zìshǒu zhì zú from head to foot 2 leg (of certain utensils) 1 enough; ample; sufficient 足吃足喝 zúchīzúhē eat and drink to one's satisfaction 赚足了钱 zhuàn zú le qián made plenty of money ``` 工人们生产劲头很足。 Gōngrén men shēngchǎn jìntóu hěn zú. The workers are full of drive in their work. 2 ADVERBfully; as much as ``` 路上足足走了两个钟头。 Lùshang zúzú zǒu le liǎng ge zhōngtóu. The journey took fully two hours. 从这里到邮局足有二里路。 Cóng zhèlǐ dào yóujú zú yǒu èr lǐ lù. It's a good two li from here to the post office. 3 ADVERB(usu. used in the negative) enough; sufficiently 无足挂齿 wúzúguàchǐ not worth mentioning

Question 2068

埋怨

Answer 2068

mányuàn 1 to complain 2 to grumble (about) 3 to reproach 4 to blame blame; complain; grumble 她总是埋怨自己不好, 从不抱怨别人。 Tā zǒngshì mányuàn zìjǐ bù hǎo, cóngbù bàoyuàn biéren. She always puts the blame on herself, and never on others. 这台录音机是他搞坏的, 却埋怨上我了。 Zhè tái lùyīnjī shì tā gǎo huài de, què mányuàn shàng wǒ le. He's the one who broke the recorder, but he blames me for it. 这场球打输了, 大家找找原因, 不要互相埋怨。 Zhè chǎng qiú dǎ shū le, dàjiā zhǎo zhǎo yuányīn, bù yào hùxiāng mányuàn. Instead of blaming one another for losing the game, let's find out what exactly went wrong. 他的话里有埋怨情绪。 Tā de huà lǐ yǒu mányuàn qíngxù. There was a note of complaint in what he said. 他干什么总是埋怨来埋怨去的。 Tā gàn shénme zǒngshì mányuàn lái mányuàn qù de. He can't do anything without grumbling about it.

Question 2069

态度

Answer 2069

tàidu ``` 1 manner 2 bearing 3 attitude 4 approach M: gè [个] ``` 1 manner; bearing; how one conducts oneself 态度大方 Tàidu dàfang have an easy manner 态度和蔼 tàidu hé'ǎi amiable; kindly 态度恶劣 tàidu èliè behave badly 你这是什么态度？ Nǐ zhè shì shénme tàidu？ What sort of attitude is that? or Is this the way to behave? 他今天态度有些异常。 Tā jīntiān tàidu yǒuxiē yìcháng. He is not his usual self today. 2 attitude; approach 劳动态度 láodòng tàidu attitude towards labour 改变自己的态度 gǎibiàn zìjǐ de tàidu change one's attitude; shift one's position 把革命热情和科学态度结合起来 bǎ gémìng rèqíng hé kēxué tàidu jiéhé qǐlai combine revolutionary enthusiasm with a scientific approach 他在改革问题上态度坚决。 Tā zài gǎigé wèntí shàng tàidu jiānjué. He stands firm on the reform issue. 在原则问题上要表明我们的态度。 Zài yuánzé wèntí shàng yào biǎomíng wǒmen de tàidu. We must state our position on matters of principle. 这家饭馆的服务态度很好。 Zhè jiā fànguǎn de fúwù tàidu hěn hǎo. The service is good at this restaurant. See also 耍态度 shuǎ tàidu

Question 2070

犯

Answer 2070

fàn ``` 1 to violate 2 to offend 3 to assault 4 criminal 5 crime 6 to make a mistake 7 recurrence (of mistake or sth bad) ``` 1 violate; offend (against the law, etc.) 犯纪律 fàn jìlǜ violate discipline 犯校规 fàn xiàoguī offend (or break) a school rule 2 attack; invade; work against ▶ 犯境 fànjìng 3 criminal ▶ 战犯 zhànfàn 4 have a recurrence of (an old illness); revert to (a bad habit) 他的气喘病又犯了。 Tā de qìchuǎn bìng yòu fàn le. He's got another attack of asthma. 犯脾气 fàn píqi get angry; fly into a temper; be in a bad temper 5 commit (a mistake, crime, etc.) 犯错误 fàn cuòwu make a mistake 犯官僚主义 fàn guānliáozhǔyì commit the error of bureaucracy

Question 2071

语境

Answer 2071

jǔjìng context

Question 2072

随和

Answer 2072

suíhé amiable; obliging 1-amiable 2-easy-going 脾氣隨和 píqi suíhe have an amiable disposition

Question 2073

让步

Answer 2073

ràngbù 1 to concede 2 to give in 3 to yield 4 a concession make a concession; give in; give way; yield 准备作出某些必要的让步 Zhǔnbèi zuò chū mǒuxiē bìyào de ràngbù be prepared to make some necessary concessions 不向无理要求让步 bù xiàng wúlǐ yāoqiú ràngbù not yield to any unreasonable demand 最大限度的让步 zuì dà xiàndù de ràngbù the greatest (or maximum) concession 两人争吵了半天, 谁也不肯让步。 Liǎng rén zhēngchǎo le bàntiān, shuí yě bù kěn ràngbù. The two of them quarrelled for a long time; neither was willing to give in. 我们应该互相都让点步。 Wǒmen yīnggāi hùxiāng dōu ràng diǎn bù. We should meet each other halfway. 让步必须是对等的。 Ràngbù bìxū shì duì děng de. Concessions must be reciprocal. 我已经让了一大步, 还要我怎么样？ Wǒ yǐjing ràng le yī dà bù, hái yào wǒ zěnmeyàng？ I've already given in this far. What more could you want of me?

Question 2074

迈步

Answer 2074

Màibù take a step; make a step; step forward 迈步走向讲台 Màibù zǒuxiàng jiǎngtái step up to the platform 迈出第一步 màichū dì-yī bù make the first step

Question 2075

互不相让

Answer 2075

hùbùxiāngràng neither giving way to the other

Question 2076

永远

Answer 2076

Yǒngyuǎn always; forever; ever 永远记住我的劝告。 Yǒngyuǎn jìzhu wǒ de quàngào. Always remember my advice. 我不想永远住在这儿。 Wǒ bù xiǎng yǒngyuǎn zhù zài zhèr. I don't plan to live here forever. 中国现在不做超级大国, 将来也永远不做超级大国。 Zhōngguó xiànzài bù zuò chāojí dàguó, jiānglái yě yǒngyuǎn bù zuò chāojí dàguó. China is not a superpower, nor will she ever become one. 我永远不再去了。 Wǒ yǒngyuǎn bù zài qù le. I'll never go there again.

Question 2077

教育

Answer 2077

Jiàoyù 1 to educate 2 to teach 3 education education 教育必须为无产阶级政治服务, 必须同生产劳动相结合。 Jiàoyù bìxū wèi wúchǎn jiējí zhèngzhì fúwù, bìxū tóng shēngchǎn láodòng xiāng jiéhé. Education must serve proletarian politics and be combined with productive labour. 他受过大学教育。 Tā shòu guò dàxué jiàoyù. He has had a college education. 他没受过什么教育。 Tā méi shòu guò shénme jiàoyù. He didn't receive much education. 2 teach; educate; inculcate 她教育孩子懂礼貌。 Tā jiàoyù háizi dǒng lǐmào. She teaches her children to have good manners. 那本书起了巨大的教育作用。 Nà běn shū qǐ le jùdà de jiàoyù zuòyòng. That book has played a great educative role.

Question 2078

巨大

Answer 2078

jùdà ``` 1 huge 2 immense 3 very large 4 tremendous 5 gigantic 6 enormous ``` huge; tremendous; enormous; gigantic; immense 巨大的胜利 jùdà de shènglì a tremendous victory 巨大的力量 jùdà de lìliang tremendous force; immense strength 巨大的工程 jùdà de gōngchéng a giant project 巨大的规模 jùdà de guīmó a massive scale 做出巨大的努力 zuò chū jùdà de nǔlì make gigantic efforts

Question 2079

劳动

Answer 2079

Láodòng 1 work 2 toil 3 physical labor M: cì [次] 1 work; labour 劳动创造世界。 Láodòng chuàngzào shìjiè. Labour creates the world. 大家的劳动热情很高。 Dàjiā de láodòng rèqíng hěn gāo. Everyone worked with great enthusiasm. 2 physical labour; manual labour 劳动锻炼 láodòng duànliàn temper oneself through manual labour 3 do physical labour 他劳动去了。 Tā láodòng qù le. He's gone out to do physical labour.

Question 2080

算（祘）

Answer 2080

``` 算/祘 1 to regard as 2 to figure 3 to calculate 4 to compute ``` DEFINITION be regarded as， count, calculate, figure; plan 1 calculate; reckon; compute; figure 算算旅行的费用 suàn suàn lǚxíng de fèiyong calculate the cost of a journey 能写会算 néngxiěhuìsuàn good at writing and reckoning 请你算一算我该付多少钱？ Qǐng nǐ suàn yī suàn wǒ gāi fù duōshao qián？ Please reckon up how much I must pay. 他们算了一下, 完成这项工程需要两年。 Tāmen suàn le yīxià, wánchéng zhè xiàng gōngchéng xūyào liǎng nián. They figured it would take two years to finish the project. 2 include; count 算上你, 一共十个人。 Suàn shàng nǐ, yīgòng shí ge rén. There'll be ten people, including you. ``` 把我也算上。 Bǎ wǒ yě suàn shàng. Count me in. 3 plan; calculate ▶ 失算 shīsuàn 4 guess; think; suppose ``` 我算他今天该动身了。 Wǒ suàn tā jīntiān gāi dòngshēn le. I suppose he'll have started (or be starting) today. 5 consider; regard as; count as 他可以算一个车把势。 Tā kěyǐ suàn yī ge chēbǎ shì. He can be counted as a carter. 比起南方, 北京的夏天不算热。 Bǐ qǐ nánfāng, Běijīng de xiàtiān bù suàn rè. Compared to the south, summer in Beijing isn't really hot. 解放前, 我们这里的小麦亩产一百斤就算不错的了。 Jiěfàng qián, wǒmen zhèlǐ de xiǎomài mǔchǎn yībǎi jīn jiù suàn bùcuò de le. Before liberation, we were lucky if we got 100 jin of wheat per mu. 6 carry weight; count 我一个人说的不算, 还得大伙儿说。 Wǒ yī ge rén shuō de bù suàn, hái děi dàhuǒr shuō. It's not just what I say, but what we all say, that counts. 你怎么刚说了又不算了？ Nǐ zěnme gāng shuō le yòu bù suàn le？ You just made a promise and now you've gone back on it! 这点困难算不了什么。 Zhè diǎn kùnnan suànbuliǎo shénme. A little difficulty like this is nothing to us. 这家公司里的事由他说了算。 Zhè jiā gōngsī lǐ de shì yóu tā shuō le suàn. What he says goes in the firm. 世界上的事不应该由一两个国家说了算。 Shìjiè shàng de shì bù yīnggāi yóu yī liǎng ge guójiā shuō le suàn. One or two powers should not have the final say on world affairs. 7 at long last; in the end; finally 现在算把情况弄清楚了。 Xiànzài suàn bǎ qíngkuàng nòng qīngchu le. At long last we have got things clear. or We've finally sized up the situation. 问题算解决了。 Wèntí suàn jiějué le. The problem is finally solved. 8 (followed by 了 le) let it be; let it pass 算了, 别说了。 Suàn le, bié shuō le. That's enough! Let it go at that. or Forget it. 他不愿意去就算了吧, 咱们反正去。 Tā bù yuànyi qù jiù suàn le ba, zánmen fǎnzheng qù. If he doesn't want to go, he doesn't need to. We'll go anyway.

Question 2081

行为

Answer 2081

xíngwéi 1 action 2 conduct 3 behavior 4 activity action; behaviour; conduct 正义的行为 zhèngyì de xíngwéi righteous action 不法的行为 bùfǎ de xíngwéi an illegal act 行为不端 xíngwéi bùduān dishonourable behaviour; bad conduct

Question 2082

不端

Answer 2082

bùduān 1 improper 2 dishonorable improper; dishonourable 品行不端 pǐnxíng bùduān having bad conduct; ill-behaved

Question 2083

正义

Answer 2083

zhèngyì 1 justice 2 righteousness 3 just 4 righteous justice 主持正义 zhǔchí zhèngyì uphold justice 为正义而战 wèi zhèngyì ér zhàn fight for justice 正义之师 zhèngyìzhīshī an army dedicated to a just cause 2 just; righteous 正义立场 zhèngyì lìchǎng a just stand 正义的事业 zhèngyì de shìyè a just cause 正义的战争 zhèngyì de zhànzhēng a just war(formerly often used in book titles) orthodox or rectified interpretation (of ancient texts) 孙诒让《周礼正义》 sūn yí ràng 《Zhōulǐ Zhèngyì》 Sun Yirang's Rectified Interpretation of the “Rites of Zhou”

Question 2084

统一

Answer 2084

tǒngyī 1 to unify 2 to unite 3 to integrate unify; unite; integrate 统一思想 tǒngyī sīxiǎng seek unity of thinking; reach a common understanding 统一行动 tǒngyī xíngdòng seek unity of action; coordinate actions; act in unison 把理论同实践统一起来 bǎ lǐlùn tóng shíjiàn tǒngyī qǐlai integrate theory with practice 统一度量衡 tǒngyī dùliànghéng standardize the system of weights and measures 完成统一祖国的神圣事业 wánchéng tǒngyī zǔguó de shénshèng shìyè accomplish the sacred task of unifying the country 革命的政治内容和尽可能完美的艺术形式的统一 gémìng de zhèngzhì nèiróng hé jǐnkěnéng wánměi de yìshù xíngshì de tǒngyī the unity of revolutionary political content and the highest possible perfection of artistic form 大家的意见逐渐统一了。 Dàjiā de yìjian zhújiàn tǒngyī le. People gradually reached unanimity of opinion. or A consensus gradually emerged. 我们的意见在有些方面不统一。 Wǒmen de yìjian zài yǒuxiē fāngmiàn bù tǒngyī. Our views differ in several ways. 秦始皇于公元前二二一年统一中国。 Qín Shǐhuáng yú gōngyuánqián èr èr yī nián tǒngyī Zhōngguó. The First Emperor of Qin unified China in 221 B.C. 2 unified; unitary; centralized 统一(的)领导 tǒngyī(de)lǐngdǎo unified leadership 统一(的)计划 tǒngyī(de)jìhuà unified planning 统一(的)分配 tǒngyī(de)fēnpèi unified (or centralized) distribution; centralized placement (of college graduates, etc.) 统一的意见 tǒngyī de yìjian consensus of opinion 统一的多民族的国家 tǒngyī de duō mínzú de guójiā a unitary multi-national state

Question 2085

标准

Answer 2085

biāozhǔn 1 (an official) standard 2 norm 3 criterion M: gè [个] standard; criterion 合乎标准 Héhū biāozhǔn up to standard 按我们的标准来看 àn wǒmen de biāozhǔn lái kàn by our standards 用高标准要求自己 yòng gāo biāozhǔn yāoqiú zìjǐ set high demands on oneself 真理的标准只能是社会的实践。 Zhēnlǐ de biāozhǔn zhǐnéng shì shèhuì de shíjiàn. Only social practice can be the criterion of truth. 2 serving as or conforming to a standard

Question 2086

得到

Answer 2086

dédào 1 to get 2 to obtain 3 to receive get; obtain; gain; receive 得到及时治疗 dédào jíshí zhìliáo get timely medical treatment 得到群众的支持 dédào qúnzhòng de zhīchí enjoy the support of the masses 退休工人得到很好的照顾。 Tuìxiū gōngrén dédào hěn hǎo de zhàogu. Retired workers are all well provided for.

Question 2087

只要

Answer 2087

Zhǐyào 1 if only 2 so long as CONJUNCTION(usu. used correlatively with 就 or 便) if only; as long as; provided 只要你有钱就办得到。 Zhǐyào nǐ yǒu qián jiù bàn de dào. You could do it if only you had the money. 只要你在这儿, 我就放心了。 Zhǐyào nǐ zài zhèr, wǒ jiù fàngxīn le. As long as you're here, I'll have nothing to worry about. 只要虚心, 就会进步。 Zhǐ yào xūxīn, jiù huì jìnbù. Provided you are modest, you'll surely make progress.

Question 2088

富翁

Answer 2088

fùwēng man of wealth; moneybags 1 rich person 2 millionaire 3 billionaire

Question 2089

穷/贫穷

Answer 2089

qióng/píngqióng 1 exhausted 2 poor 1 poor; poverty-stricken ``` 他家很穷。 Tā jiā hěn qióng. His family is very poor. 2 limit; end ▶ 技穷 jìqióng 3 thoroughly ▶ 穷究 qióngjiū 4 extremely ▶ 穷奢极欲 qióngshējíyù ```

Question 2090

当时

Answer 2090

Dāngshí 1 then 2 at that time 3 while ADVERBthen; at that time 当时我并不知道。 Dāngshí wǒ bìng bù zhīdao. I didn't know then.

Question 2091

当初

Answer 2091

dāngchū ADVERBoriginally; at the outset; in the first place; at that time 当初打算在这儿盖一座大楼。 Dāngchū dǎsuan zài zhèr gài yī zuò dàlóu. It was originally planned to put up a big building here. 当初这儿是一片荒野, 如今工厂林立。 Dāngchū zhèr shì yī piàn huāngyě, rújīn gōngchǎng línlì. Factories now stand where there used to be a wilderness. 我当初怎么对你讲的？ Wǒ dāngchū zěnme duì nǐ jiǎng de？ What did I tell you, eh? 当初你就不该这么做。 Dāngchū nǐ jiù bù gāi zhème zuò. You should never have acted the way you did in the first place. 早知今日, 何必当初？ Zǎo zhī jīnrì, hébì dāngchū？ If I had known it would come to this, I would have acted differently. 1 at that time 2 originally

Question 2092

条件

Answer 2092

tiáojiàn ``` 1 condition 2 circumstances 3 term 4 factor 5 requirement 6 prerequisite 7 qualification M: gè [个] ``` condition; term; factor 自然条件 zìrán tiáojiàn natural conditions 贸易条件 màoyì tiáojiàn terms of trade 利用有利的条件 lìyòng yǒulì de tiáojiàn make use of the favourable factors 在目前条件下 zài mùqián tiáojiàn xià given the present conditions; under present circumstances 在对等的条件下给予优惠待遇 zài duì děng de tiáojiàn xià jǐyǔ yōuhuì dàiyù give preferential treatment on a reciprocal basis 为马克思主义政党的诞生准备条件 Wèi Mǎkèsīzhǔyì zhèngdǎng de dànshēng zhǔnbèi tiáojiàn prepare the ground for the founding of a Marxist party 这个工厂生产条件好。 Zhège gōngchǎng shēngchǎn tiáojiàn hǎo. This factory has very good conditions for production. 2 requirement; prerequisite; qualification 提出条件 Tíchū tiáojiàn list the prerequisites; put forward the requirements 做这项工作需要具备什么条件？ Zuò zhè xiàng gōngzuò xūyào jùbèi shénme tiáojiàn？ What qualifications do you need for this job? 当宇航员对身体条件要求很严。 Dāng yǔhángyuán duì shēntǐ tiáojiàn yāoqiú hěn yán. The physical fitness requirements for being an astronaut are very stiff.

Question 2093

抚养

Answer 2093

fǔyǎng 1 to foster 2 to bring up 3 to raise foster; raise; rear; bring up 父母对子女有抚养教育的义务。 Fùmǔ duì zǐnǚ yǒu fǔyǎng jiàoyù de yìwù. Parents have the duty to rear and educate their children. 她一人把那三个孤儿抚养成人。 Tā yī rén bǎ nà sān ge gū'ér fǔyǎng chéngrén. She brought up the three orphans all by herself.

Question 2094

话题

Answer 2094

huàtí ``` 1 subject (of a talk or conversation) 2 topic ``` subject of a talk; topic of conversation 他见有人进来, 马上转了话题。 Tā jiàn yǒurén jìnlai, mǎshàng zhuǎn le huàtí. He changed the subject as soon as he saw someone coming in.

Question 2095

捐

Answer 2095

juān ``` 1 to contribute 2 to donate 3 contribution 4 tax 5 to abandon ``` relinquish; abandon ▶ 捐生 juānshēng 2 contribute; donate; subscribe 我向基金会捐了一笔钱。 Wǒ xiàng jījīnhuì juān le yī bǐ qián. I have donated some money to the foundation. 3 tax 车捐 chējuān a tax on cars, etc.

Question 2096

工程

Answer 2096

gōngchéng engineering ``` 1 engineering 2 an engineering project 3 project 4 undertaking M: gè [个] / xiàng [项] ``` 土木(机械, 电机, 采矿)工程 tǔmù(jīxiè, diànjī, cǎikuàng)gōngchéng civil (mechanical, electrical, mining) engineering 2 project 水利工程 shuǐlì gōngchéng water conservancy project 工程浩大 gōngchénghàodà a gigantic project; a tremendous amount of work

Question 2097

到底

Answer 2097

dàodǐ ``` 1 finally 2 in the end 3 when all is said and done 4 after all 5 to the end 6 to the last ``` to the end; to the finish 打到底 Dǎ dào dǐ fight to the finish ``` 将革命进行到底。 Jiāng gémìng jìnxíng dàodǐ. Carry the revolution through to the end. ADVERB 1 at last; in the end; finally ``` 新方法到底试验成功了。 Xīn fāngfǎ dàodǐ shìyàn chénggōng le. The new method has finally proved to be a success. 2 (used in a question for emphasis) 你到底是什么意思？ Nǐ dàodǐ shì shénme yìsi？ What on earth do you mean? 你那样干到底是为什么？ Nǐ nàyàng gàn dàodǐ shì wèishénme？ What in the world did you do that for? 3 after all; in the final analysis 他到底是新手, 干活还不熟练。 Tā dàodǐ shì xīnshǒu, gànhuó hái bù shúliàn. After all, he's new to the work and isn't very skilful at it yet.

Question 2098

回报

Answer 2098

``` huíbào 1 (in) return 2 reciprocation 3 payback 4 retaliation 5 to report back 6 to reciprocate ``` 1 report back on what has been done 2 repay; requite; reciprocate 回报他的盛情 huíbào tā de shèngqíng repay him for his hospitality or kindness 3 retaliate; get one's own back

Question 2099

重返

Answer 2099

chóngfǎn return 重返前线 chóngfǎn qiánxiàn go back to the front 重返家园 chóngfǎn jiāyuán return to one's homeland to return to

Question 2100

曾经

Answer 2100

céngjīng ``` 1 once 2 already 3 former 4 previously 5 ever 6 (past tense marker used before verb or clause) ``` ADVERB(indicating that an action once happened or a state once existed) 她曾经参加过校队。 Tā céngjīng cānjiā guò xiào duì. She once played for the school team. 这顶军帽是他参加长征时曾经戴过的。 Zhè dǐng jūnmào shì tā cānjiā chángzhēng shí céngjīng dài guò de. This army cap was worn by him on the Long March. 我曾经在美国住过两年。 Wǒ céngjīng zài Měiguó zhù guò liǎng nián. I lived in the United States for two years.

Question 2101

1-看大夫 2-看医生 3- 看病

Answer 2101

1- kandaifu 2- kanyisheng 3-kanbing All of these means "see a doctor".

Question 2102

作用

Answer 2102

zuòyòng ``` 1 to act on 2 to affect 3 action 4 function 5 activity 6 impact 7 result 8 effect 9 purpose 10 intent 11 to play a role 12 corresponds to English -ity, -ism, -ization M: gè [个] ``` act on; affect 外界事物作用于我们的感官, 在我们的头脑中形成印象。 Wàijiè shìwù zuòyòng yú wǒmen de gǎnguān, zài wǒmen de tóunǎo zhōng xíngchéng yìnxiàng. External things act on our sense organs and give rise to impressions in our brains. 2 action; function 化学作用 huàxué zuòyòng chemical action 心脏的作用 xīnzàng de zuòyòng the function of the heart 3 effect 起作用 qǐ zuòyòng be effective 起积极作用 qǐ jījí zuòyòng play a positive role 不起作用 bù qǐ zuòyòng be ineffective; won't work 4 purpose; intention; motive 他说那句话有什么作用？ Tā shuō nà jù huà yǒu shénme zuòyòng？ What was his purpose in saying that? 他那样说是有他的作用的。 Tā nàyàng shuō shì yǒu tā de zuòyòng de. He had an axe to grind when he said that.

Question 2103

药起作用/药没有作用？

Answer 2103

yaoqizuoyong medicine having effect 起作用 qǐ zuòyòng be effective

Question 2104

病厉害/病的很严重

Answer 2104

seriously ill

Question 2105

严重

Answer 2105

yánzhòng 1 grave 2 serious 3 severe 4 critical serious; grave; critical 严重后果 yánzhòng hòuguǒ serious (or grave) consequences 严重关头 yánzhòng guāntóu critical juncture 病情严重 bìngqíng yánzhòng be seriously ill 事态严重。 Shìtài yánzhòng. The situation is grave. 感到严重不安 Gǎndào yánzhòng bù'ān feel grave concern; feel deeply disturbed 充分认识到问题的严重性 chōngfèn rènshi dào wèntí de yánzhòngxìng be fully aware of the gravity of the question

Question 2106

1-病症 2-疾病

Answer 2106

1-bìngzhèng 1 disease 2 illness 2- 1 disease 2 sickness 3 ailment disease; illness 防治疾病 fángzhì jíbìng prevention and treatment of disease

Question 2107

到底/终于

Answer 2107

到底 is used as an (i) adverb (finally, at last,finally); (ii) question for emphasis (after all, finally); (iii) after all, final analysis. ADVERB 1 at last; in the end; finally 新方法到底试验成功了。 Xīn fāngfǎ dàodǐ shìyàn chénggōng le. The new method has finally proved to be a success. 2 (used in a question for emphasis) 你到底是什么意思？ Nǐ dàodǐ shì shénme yìsi？ What on earth do you mean? 你那样干到底是为什么？ Nǐ nàyàng gàn dàodǐ shì wèishénme？ What in the world did you do that for? 3 after all; in the final analysis 他到底是新手, 干活还不熟练。 Tā dàodǐ shì xīnshǒu, gànhuó hái bù shúliàn. After all, he's new to the work and isn't very skilful at it yet. 终于 is mostly used in written Chinese, and does not have to be followed by 了 participle. 到底 is used in both spoken and written, and when preceding a verb, it has to be used with 了. A-问题到底解决了 B- 问题终于解决（了） NOTE that 到底 may be used on questions whilst 终于 cannot. A- 他到底来不来？ B- 你的封信你终于收到没有？（错X ） 你的封信你到底收到没有？（不错）

Question 2108

曾经/已经

Answer 2108

The act or circumstance indicated by 曾经 has already ended; the act or circumstance indicated by 已经 may still be continuing. A-他曾经当过中文老师 （现在不是中文老师） B-她已经当了中文老师 （她现在是中文老师）

Question 2109

算

Answer 2109

suàn ``` HZ 算/祘 1 to regard as 2 to figure 3 to calculate 4 to computed ``` 1 calculate; reckon; compute; figure 算算旅行的费用 suàn suàn lǚxíng de fèiyong calculate the cost of a journey 能写会算 néngxiěhuìsuàn good at writing and reckoning 请你算一算我该付多少钱？ Qǐng nǐ suàn yī suàn wǒ gāi fù duōshao qián？ Please reckon up how much I must pay. 他们算了一下, 完成这项工程需要两年。 Tāmen suàn le yīxià, wánchéng zhè xiàng gōngchéng xūyào liǎng nián. They figured it would take two years to finish the project. 2 include; count 算上你, 一共十个人。 Suàn shàng nǐ, yīgòng shí ge rén. There'll be ten people, including you. ``` 把我也算上。 Bǎ wǒ yě suàn shàng. Count me in. 3 plan; calculate ▶ 失算 shīsuàn 4 guess; think; suppose ``` 我算他今天该动身了。 Wǒ suàn tā jīntiān gāi dòngshēn le. I suppose he'll have started (or be starting) today. 5 consider; regard as; count as 他可以算一个车把势。 Tā kěyǐ suàn yī ge chēbǎ shì. He can be counted as a carter. 比起南方, 北京的夏天不算热。 Bǐ qǐ nánfāng, Běijīng de xiàtiān bù suàn rè. Compared to the south, summer in Beijing isn't really hot. 解放前, 我们这里的小麦亩产一百斤就算不错的了。 Jiěfàng qián, wǒmen zhèlǐ de xiǎomài mǔchǎn yībǎi jīn jiù suàn bùcuò de le. Before liberation, we were lucky if we got 100 jin of wheat per mu. 6 carry weight; count 我一个人说的不算, 还得大伙儿说。 Wǒ yī ge rén shuō de bù suàn, hái děi dàhuǒr shuō. It's not just what I say, but what we all say, that counts. 你怎么刚说了又不算了？ Nǐ zěnme gāng shuō le yòu bù suàn le？ You just made a promise and now you've gone back on it! 这点困难算不了什么。 Zhè diǎn kùnnan suànbuliǎo shénme. A little difficulty like this is nothing to us. 这家公司里的事由他说了算。 Zhè jiā gōngsī lǐ de shì yóu tā shuō le suàn. What he says goes in the firm. 世界上的事不应该由一两个国家说了算。 Shìjiè shàng de shì bù yīnggāi yóu yī liǎng ge guójiā shuō le suàn. One or two powers should not have the final say on world affairs. 7 at long last; in the end; finally 现在算把情况弄清楚了。 Xiànzài suàn bǎ qíngkuàng nòng qīngchu le. At long last we have got things clear. or We've finally sized up the situation. 问题算解决了。 Wèntí suàn jiějué le. The problem is finally solved. 8 (followed by 了 le) let it be; let it pass 算了, 别说了。 Suàn le, bié shuō le. That's enough! Let it go at that. or Forget it. 他不愿意去就算了吧, 咱们反正去。 Tā bù yuànyi qù jiù suàn le ba, zánmen fǎnzheng qù. If he doesn't want to go, he doesn't need to. We'll go anyway.

Question 2110

亿万（富翁）

Answer 2110

hundreds of millions; millions upon millions 亿万人民 yìwàn rénmín hundreds of millions of people; the people in their hundreds of millions 亿万富翁 yìwàn fùwēng billionaire; multimillionairemillions and millions

Question 2111

不通

Answer 2111

bùtōng 原来我家乡连汽车不通，现在交通方便了。 ``` 1 to be obstructed 2 to be blocked up 3 to be impassable 4 to make no sense 5 to be illogical 1 be obstructed; be blocked up; be impassable ``` 管子不通。 Guǎnzi bùtōng. The pipe is blocked. 电话不通。 Diànhuà bù tōng. The line's dead. 2 not make sense;be illogical; be ungrammatical 文章写得不通。 Wénzhāng xiě de bù tōng. The article is badly written.

Question 2112

装

Answer 2112

zhuāng ``` 1 adornment 2 to adorn 3 dress 4 clothing 5 costume (of an actor in a play) 6 to play a role 7 to pretend 8 to install 9 to fix 10 to wrap (sth in a bag) 11 to load 12 to pack ``` 1 dress up; attire; deck; play the part (or role) of; act 她装老大娘真像。 Tā zhuāng lǎodàniáng zhēn xiàng. She acted an old woman and really looked the part. 2 outfit; clothing ``` 滑雪装 huáxuězhuāng skiing suits 3 stage makeup and costume ▶ 卸装 xièzhuāng 4 pretend; feign; make believe ``` 她不是真哭, 是装的。 Tā bù shì zhēn kū, shì zhuāng de. She wasn't really crying; she was only pretending. 装出一副可怜相 Zhuāng chū yī fù kěliánxiàng assume a pitiable look 不要不懂装懂。 Bùyào bùdǒngzhuāngdǒng. Don't pretend to know what you don't know. 他装着高兴的样子，其实心里很难过 病是装不出来的 她收入是懂，不懂就是不懂，不要装懂. Note: commonly used with 不出来的/着 1 load; pack; hold 装车 zhuāngchē load a truck (or cart) 装箱 zhuāngxiāng pack a box; put sth. in a crate; crate 装烟袋 zhuāng yāndài fill one's pipe 这书包装不下这么多东西。 Zhè shūbāo zhuāng bù xià zhème duō dōngxi. This satchel won't hold so many things. 2 install; fit; assemble 给门装上锁 Gěi mén zhuāng shàng suǒ fit a lock on the door 装个无线电 zhuāng ge wúxiàndiàn assemble a radio set 我们村家家户户都装上了电灯。 Wǒmen cūn jiājiāhùhù dōu zhuāng shàng le diàndēng. Electric lights have been installed in every house in our village.

Question 2113

对....来说

Answer 2113

According to someone 1-对她来说，幸福就是看到儿子的笑脸 2-对我来说，这里已经成了第二家乡 3-对一个老师来说，教好自己的学生是最重要的.

Question 2114

善良

Answer 2114

Shànliáng 1 good and honest 2 kind-hearted good and honest; kind-hearted 善良的人们 Shànliáng de rénmen good and honest people; people of goodwill 善良愿望 shànliáng yuànwàng the best of intentions 心地善良 xīndì shànliáng kind-hearted

Question 2115

十几

Answer 2115

shiji 1 more than ten 2 a dozen or more

Question 2116

本领

Answer 2116

běnlǐng 1 skill 2 ability 3 capability M: xiàng [项] / gè [个] skill; ability; capability 组织生产的本领 zǔzhī shēngchǎn de běnlǐng ability to organize production 苦练杀敌本领 kǔliàn shādí běnlǐng train hard to increase one's combat efficiency 掌握为人民服务的本领 zhǎngwò wèi rénmín fúwù de běnlǐng master the skills needed for serving the people 他的本领很大。 Tā de běnlǐng hěn dà. He's very capable. 凡是他要的东西他都有本领弄到手。 Fánshì tā yào de dōngxi tā dōu yǒu běnlǐng nòng dào shǒu. He is resourceful enough to get whatever he is after. VARIANTS 本事 běnshi

Question 2117

治好

Answer 2117

zhìhǎo To cure 看到大夫把孩子的病治好了，妈妈脸上才有了笑容。

Question 2118

感情

Answer 2118

gǎnqíng ``` 1 feeling 2 emotion 3 sensation 4 likes and dislikes 5 deep affection for sb or sth 6 relationship (i.e. love affair) M: gè [个] / zhǒng [种] ``` 1 emotion; feeling; sentiment 动感情 dòng gǎnqíng be carried away by one's emotions; get worked up 伤感情 shāng gǎnqíng hurt sb.'s feelings 思想感情开始发生变化 sīxiǎng gǎnqíng kāishǐ fāshēng biànhuà experience a change in one's thoughts and feelings 2 affection; attachment; love 我们对延安的一草一木都怀有深厚的感情。 Wǒmen duì Yán'ān de yīcǎoyīmù dōu huáiyǒu shēnhòu de gǎnqíng. We cherish a deep affection for every tree and bush in Yan'an. 这些年来, 她对他产生了感情。 Zhèxiē nián lái, tā duì tā chǎnshēng le gǎnqíng. She formed an attachment for him over the years. 他对母亲的感情很深。 Tā duì mǔqin de gǎnqíng hěn shēn. He has a deep love for his mother.

Question 2119

面积

Answer 2119

miànjī 1 area (of a floor, piece of land etc) 2 surface area 3 tract of land area 我国面积约为九百六十万平方公里。 Wǒguó miànji yuē wéi jiǔbǎi liùshí wàn píngfāng gōnglǐ. The area of China is about 9.6 million square kilometres. 棉花种植面积 Miánhua zhòngzhí miànji the acreage under cotton 展览会面积为三千平方米。 Zhǎnlǎnhuì miànji wéi sānqiān píngfāngmǐ. The exhibition covers a floor space of 3,000 square metres.

Question 2120

块

Answer 2120

1 lump (of earth) 2 chunk 3 piece 4 classifier for pieces of cloth, cake, soap etc 5 colloquial word for yuan (or other unit of currency such as Hong Kong or US dollar etc), usually as 块钱 1 piece; lump; chunk 糖块儿 Táng kuàir hard candy (or fruit drops) or lumps of sugar ``` 把肉切成块儿 bǎ ròu qiē chéng kuàir cut the meat into cubes 2 MEASURE WORDpiece; lump ``` 两块肥皂 liǎng kuài féizào two cakes of soap 一块面包 yī kuài miànbāo a piece or hunk of bread 一块手表 yī kuài shǒubiǎo a wrist watch 一块试验田 yī kuài shìyàntián an experimental plot (of land) 一块桌布 yī kuài zhuōbù a table cloth 一块云彩 yī kuài yúncai a cloud ``` 一块黑疤 yī kuài hēi bā a black scar 3 MEASURE WORDinf. (for gold or silver dollars, Renminbi, and certain paper money) ``` 两块银洋 liǎng kuài yínyáng two silver dollars 三块钱 sān kuài qián three yuan 一千块港币1,000 yīqiān kuài Gǎngbì 1, 000 Hong Kong dollars

Question 2121

根据

Answer 2121

Gēnjù ``` 1 according to 2 based on 3 basis 4 foundation M: gè [个] 1 PREPOSITIONon the basis of; according to; in the light of; in line with ``` 根据天气预报, 明天要下雨。 Gēnjù tiānqì yùbào, míngtiān yào xià yǔ. According to the weather forecast, it's going to rain tomorrow. 我们根据具体情况制订了这个计划。 Wǒmen gēnjù jùtǐ qíngkuàng zhìdìng le zhège jìhuà. We made the plan in the light of the specific conditions. 根据这样的考虑 Gēnjù zhèyàng de kǎolǜ in line with these considerations 根据公报的精神 gēnjù gōngbào de jīngshén in the spirit of the communiqué 根据同名小说拍摄的影片 gēnjù tóngmíng xiǎoshuō pāishè de yǐngpiàn a film based on the novel of the same title 2 basis; grounds; foundation 说话要有根据。 Shuōhuà yào yǒu gēnjù. One should avoid making assertions without good grounds. 毫无根据 Háowú gēnjù utterly groundless

Question 2122

不如

Answer 2122

bùrú 1 not equal to 2 not as good as 3 inferior to 4 it would be better to not equal to; not as good as; inferior to 论手巧, 一般人都不如她。 Lùn shǒuqiǎo, yībān rén dōu bùrú tā. Few can equal (or compare with) her in manual dexterity. ``` 今天不如昨天暖和。 Jīntiān bùrú zuótiān nuǎnhuo. Today is not as warm as yesterday. 2 ADVERBit would be better to ``` 我看不如派老王去。 Wǒ kàn bù rú pài lǎo wáng qù. I think it would be better to send Lao Wang instead. 要是这样我还不如呆在家里。 Yào shì zhèyàng wǒ hái bùrú dāi zài jiālǐ. In that case I might as well stay at home.

Question 2123

就是

Answer 2123

jiùshì ``` 1 (emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated) 2 precisely 3 exactly 4 even 5 if 6 just like 7 in the same way as ``` used, usu. with 了, at the end of a sentence to give force to the statement) 他想要点儿钱就是了。 Tā xiǎng yào diǎnr qián jiùshì le. He wants some money, that's all. 你说就是了。 Nǐ shuō jiùshì le. Just say it! 放心吧, 我照办就是了。 Fàngxīn ba, wǒ zhàobàn jiùshìle. Don't worry. I promise to do just as you say. 2 yes, that's right; exactly; precisely 这是不是你说的那个？——就是。 Zhè shì bù shì nǐ shuō de nàge？ —— jiù shì. Is that what you were talking about?--Yes, that's it. 就是嘛, 我也是这么想的。 Jiù shì ma, wǒ yě shì zhème xiǎng de. Precisely. That's just what I had in mind. 3 same as 就² jiù CONJUNCTION(used correlatively with 也) even if 你就是不愿意去, 也得打个电话。 Nǐ jiù shì bù yuànyi qù, yě děi dǎ ge diànhuà. Even if you don't want to go, you still have to make a phone call.

Question 2124

不见了

Answer 2124

disappear; be missing 我的钢笔不见了。 Wǒ de gāngbǐ bùjiàn le. My pen's disappeared. 上午我要去商店买了一面包，出来的时候自行车就不见了。

Question 2125

铅笔

Answer 2125

qiānbǐ pencil(lead) pencil M: zhī [支] / zhī [枝] / gǎn [杆]

Question 2126

糟糕 糟了

Answer 2126

Zāogāo ``` 1 too bad 2 how terrible 3 what bad luck 4 terrible 5 bad ``` INFORMALhow terrible; what bad luck; too bad 糟糕, 我把钥匙锁在屋里了。 Zāogāo, wǒ bǎ yàoshi suǒ zài wū lǐ le. Oh, no, I've locked the key in the room! 真糟糕, 误了火车啦。 Zhēn zāogāo, wù le huǒchē la. What bad luck! We've missed the train. 更糟糕的是, 他把介绍信丢了。 Gèng zāogāo de shì, tā bǎ jièshàoxìn diū le. To make things worse, he lost the letter of introduction. 哎呀，我的包呢？糟了！忘在自行车上了！

Question 2127

记者

Answer 2127

jìzhě 1 reporter 2 journalist M: gè [个] reporter; correspondent; newsman; journalist 新华社记者 Xīnhuáshè jìzhě Xinhua correspondent; reporter of the Xinhua News Agency 本报记者 běnbào jìzhě staff reporter; staff correspondent

Question 2128

其他

Answer 2128

qítā 1 other 2 (sth or sb) else 3 the rest other; else 老李在这儿, 其他人呢？ Lǎo lǐ zài zhèr, qítā rén ne？ Lao Li's here. Where are the others? 见到其他人了吗？ Jiàndào qítā rén le ma？ Did you see anybody else? 除了小冯以外, 其他的人都去了。 Chúle xiǎo píng yǐwài, qítā de rén dōu qù le. Everybody went except Xiao Feng. 除了整地, 其他活儿也需要人。 Chúle zhěngdì, qítā huór yě xūyào rén. We need people for other jobs besides levelling the land. 还有什么其他事情要我们做吗？ Háiyǒu shénme qítā shìqing yào wǒmen zuò ma？ Is there anything else you want us to do? 我同意老王的建议, 没有其他意见。 Wǒ tóngyì lǎo wáng de jiànyì, méiyǒu qítā yìjian. I agree with Lao Wang on his proposal and have nothing else to add. 先拣重要的说, 再说其他。 Xiān jiǎn zhòngyào de shuō, zàishuō qítā. Say what you think is most important first, then go on to other things.

Question 2129

成为

Answer 2129

chéngwéi 1 to become 2 to turn into become; turn into 成为工程师 chéngwéigōngchéngshī become an engineer 把我国建设成为社会主义的现代化强国 bǎ wǒguó jiànshè chéngwéi shèhuìzhǔyì de xiàndàihuà qiángguó build China into a powerful modern socialist country

Question 2130

时光

Answer 2130

Shíguāng 1 time 2 era 3 period of time time 时光不早了。 Shíguāng bù zǎo le. It's getting late. 时光过得真快, 一晃二十年了。 Shíguāng guò de zhēn kuài, yī huàng èrshí nián le. How time flies! Without my knowing it, twenty years have passed. 2 times; years; days 他一生中最好的时光白白浪费了。 Tā yīshēng zhōng zuì hǎo de shíguāng báibái làngfèi le. He wasted the best years of his life. 妈妈老年，他很喜欢回忆以前的时光

Question 2131

住声

Answer 2131

zhù shēng stop talking, laughing, or crying 他们有说有笑, 老半天没有住声。 Tāmen yǒushuōyǒuxiào, lǎo bàn tiān méiyǒu zhù shēng. They talked and laughed for a long time without stop. 这孩子就没住过声儿。 Zhè háizi jiù méi zhù guò shēngr. The child never stopped talking.

Question 2132

百闻不如一见

Answer 2132

it is better to see once than to hear a hundred times; seeing for oneself is better than hearing from others 1 seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times (idiom); seeing for oneself is better than hearing from many others 2 seeing is believe

Question 2133

严重

Answer 2133

yánzhòng 1 grave 2 serious 3 severe 4 critical serious; grave; critical 严重后果 yánzhòng hòuguǒ serious (or grave) consequences 严重关头 yánzhòng guāntóu critical juncture 病情严重 bìngqíng yánzhòng be seriously ill 事态严重。 Shìtài yánzhòng. The situation is grave. 感到严重不安 Gǎndào yánzhòng bù'ān feel grave concern; feel deeply disturbed 充分认识到问题的严重性 chōngfèn rènshi dào wèntí de yánzhòngxìng be fully aware of the gravity of the question

Question 2134

好处

Answer 2134

好处 ``` 1 benefit 2 advantage 3 gain 4 profit 5 also pr. [hǎochù] M: gè [个] ``` good; benefit; advantage 计划生育好处多。 Jìhuà shēngyù hǎochu duō. Family planning has many advantages. 你每天做点户外运动会有好处。 Nǐ měitiān zuò diǎn hùwài yùndònghuì yǒu hǎochu. Some outdoor exercises every day will do you good. 2 gain; profit 他从这里捞不到任何好处。 Tā cóng zhèlǐ lāo bù dào rènhé hǎochu. He can gain nothing from this. 别上他的当!他给你这点好处是为了拉拢你。 Bié shàng tā de dāng! Tā gěi nǐ zhè diǎn hǎochu shì wèile lālong nǐ. Don't fall into his trap. He's given you this to win you over. PY hǎochu (or hǎochù)

Question 2135

压力

Answer 2135

yālì pressure PHYSICSpressure 大气压力 dàqì yālì atmospheric (or barometric) pressure 2 overwhelming force; pressure 外界压力 wàijiè yālì outside pressure 对某人施加压力 duì mǒurén shījiā yālì bring pressure to bear on sb. 在舆论的压力下 zài yúlùn de yālì xià under the pressure of public opinion

Question 2136

遗憾

Answer 2136

yíhàn 1regret 2 to regret 3 to be sorry that regret; pity 对此表示遗憾 duì cǐ biǎoshì yíhàn express regret over the matter 一点不感到遗憾 yīdiǎn bù gǎndào yíhàn have no regrets 十分遗憾地指出 shífēn yíhàn de zhǐchū point out with great (or deep) regret 非常遗憾, 我不能接受你的邀请。 Fēicháng yíhàn, wǒ bùnéng jiēshòu nǐ de yāoqǐng. I am very sorry I will not be able to accept your invitation. 今晚的音乐会你不能来, 实在遗憾。 Jīnwǎn de yīnyuèhuì nǐ bù néng lái, shízài yíhàn. It's really a pity that you can't come to the concert this evening.

Question 2137

感到

Answer 2137

gandao to hurry (to some place)

Question 2138

汽水儿

Answer 2138

qishui aerated water; soft drink; soda water 1 soda 2 pop

Question 2139

v+不起

Answer 2139

bù qǐ 1 unremarkable 2 nothing out of the ordinary VARIANTS 不起眼儿〔不起眼兒〕 bùqǐyǎnr not attract attention; not be noticeable; not be attractive 这座厂房并不起眼, 但产品却是第一流的。 Zhè zuò chǎngfáng bìng bù qǐyǎn, dàn chǎnpǐn què shì dì-yī liú de. The factory building doesn't attract much attention, but the products are first-class. 别看这人不起眼儿, 人家可是一肚子学问。 Bié kàn zhè rén bù qǐyǎnr, rénjia kěshì yī dùzi xuéwen. He is not taken much notice of, but he is a very learned man.

Question 2140

随和

Answer 2140

suíhé amiable; obliging 1-amiable 2-easy-going 脾氣隨和 píqi suíhe have an amiable disposition

Question 2141

让步

Answer 2141

ràngbù 1 to concede 2 to give in 3 to yield 4 a concession make a concession; give in; give way; yield 准备作出某些必要的让步 Zhǔnbèi zuò chū mǒuxiē bìyào de ràngbù be prepared to make some necessary concessions 不向无理要求让步 bù xiàng wúlǐ yāoqiú ràngbù not yield to any unreasonable demand 最大限度的让步 zuì dà xiàndù de ràngbù the greatest (or maximum) concession 两人争吵了半天, 谁也不肯让步。 Liǎng rén zhēngchǎo le bàntiān, shuí yě bù kěn ràngbù. The two of them quarrelled for a long time; neither was willing to give in. 我们应该互相都让点步。 Wǒmen yīnggāi hùxiāng dōu ràng diǎn bù. We should meet each other halfway. 让步必须是对等的。 Ràngbù bìxū shì duì děng de. Concessions must be reciprocal. 我已经让了一大步, 还要我怎么样？ Wǒ yǐjing ràng le yī dà bù, hái yào wǒ zěnmeyàng？ I've already given in this far. What more could you want of me?

Question 2142

迈步

Answer 2142

Màibù take a step; make a step; step forward 迈步走向讲台 Màibù zǒuxiàng jiǎngtái step up to the platform 迈出第一步 màichū dì-yī bù make the first step

Question 2143

互不相让

Answer 2143

hùbùxiāngràng neither giving way to the other

Question 2144

永远

Answer 2144

Yǒngyuǎn always; forever; ever 永远记住我的劝告。 Yǒngyuǎn jìzhu wǒ de quàngào. Always remember my advice. 我不想永远住在这儿。 Wǒ bù xiǎng yǒngyuǎn zhù zài zhèr. I don't plan to live here forever. 中国现在不做超级大国, 将来也永远不做超级大国。 Zhōngguó xiànzài bù zuò chāojí dàguó, jiānglái yě yǒngyuǎn bù zuò chāojí dàguó. China is not a superpower, nor will she ever become one. 我永远不再去了。 Wǒ yǒngyuǎn bù zài qù le. I'll never go there again.

Question 2145

教育

Answer 2145

Jiàoyù 1 to educate 2 to teach 3 education education 教育必须为无产阶级政治服务, 必须同生产劳动相结合。 Jiàoyù bìxū wèi wúchǎn jiējí zhèngzhì fúwù, bìxū tóng shēngchǎn láodòng xiāng jiéhé. Education must serve proletarian politics and be combined with productive labour. 他受过大学教育。 Tā shòu guò dàxué jiàoyù. He has had a college education. 他没受过什么教育。 Tā méi shòu guò shénme jiàoyù. He didn't receive much education. 2 teach; educate; inculcate 她教育孩子懂礼貌。 Tā jiàoyù háizi dǒng lǐmào. She teaches her children to have good manners. 那本书起了巨大的教育作用。 Nà běn shū qǐ le jùdà de jiàoyù zuòyòng. That book has played a great educative role.

Question 2146

巨大

Answer 2146

jùdà ``` 1 huge 2 immense 3 very large 4 tremendous 5 gigantic 6 enormous ``` huge; tremendous; enormous; gigantic; immense 巨大的胜利 jùdà de shènglì a tremendous victory 巨大的力量 jùdà de lìliang tremendous force; immense strength 巨大的工程 jùdà de gōngchéng a giant project 巨大的规模 jùdà de guīmó a massive scale 做出巨大的努力 zuò chū jùdà de nǔlì make gigantic efforts

Question 2147

劳动

Answer 2147

Láodòng 1 work 2 toil 3 physical labor M: cì [次] 1 work; labour 劳动创造世界。 Láodòng chuàngzào shìjiè. Labour creates the world. 大家的劳动热情很高。 Dàjiā de láodòng rèqíng hěn gāo. Everyone worked with great enthusiasm. 2 physical labour; manual labour 劳动锻炼 láodòng duànliàn temper oneself through manual labour 3 do physical labour 他劳动去了。 Tā láodòng qù le. He's gone out to do physical labour.

Question 2148

算（祘）

Answer 2148

``` 算/祘 1 to regard as 2 to figure 3 to calculate 4 to compute ``` DEFINITION be regarded as， count, calculate, figure; plan 1 calculate; reckon; compute; figure 算算旅行的费用 suàn suàn lǚxíng de fèiyong calculate the cost of a journey 能写会算 néngxiěhuìsuàn good at writing and reckoning 请你算一算我该付多少钱？ Qǐng nǐ suàn yī suàn wǒ gāi fù duōshao qián？ Please reckon up how much I must pay. 他们算了一下, 完成这项工程需要两年。 Tāmen suàn le yīxià, wánchéng zhè xiàng gōngchéng xūyào liǎng nián. They figured it would take two years to finish the project. 2 include; count 算上你, 一共十个人。 Suàn shàng nǐ, yīgòng shí ge rén. There'll be ten people, including you. ``` 把我也算上。 Bǎ wǒ yě suàn shàng. Count me in. 3 plan; calculate ▶ 失算 shīsuàn 4 guess; think; suppose ``` 我算他今天该动身了。 Wǒ suàn tā jīntiān gāi dòngshēn le. I suppose he'll have started (or be starting) today. 5 consider; regard as; count as 他可以算一个车把势。 Tā kěyǐ suàn yī ge chēbǎ shì. He can be counted as a carter. 比起南方, 北京的夏天不算热。 Bǐ qǐ nánfāng, Běijīng de xiàtiān bù suàn rè. Compared to the south, summer in Beijing isn't really hot. 解放前, 我们这里的小麦亩产一百斤就算不错的了。 Jiěfàng qián, wǒmen zhèlǐ de xiǎomài mǔchǎn yībǎi jīn jiù suàn bùcuò de le. Before liberation, we were lucky if we got 100 jin of wheat per mu. 6 carry weight; count 我一个人说的不算, 还得大伙儿说。 Wǒ yī ge rén shuō de bù suàn, hái děi dàhuǒr shuō. It's not just what I say, but what we all say, that counts. 你怎么刚说了又不算了？ Nǐ zěnme gāng shuō le yòu bù suàn le？ You just made a promise and now you've gone back on it! 这点困难算不了什么。 Zhè diǎn kùnnan suànbuliǎo shénme. A little difficulty like this is nothing to us. 这家公司里的事由他说了算。 Zhè jiā gōngsī lǐ de shì yóu tā shuō le suàn. What he says goes in the firm. 世界上的事不应该由一两个国家说了算。 Shìjiè shàng de shì bù yīnggāi yóu yī liǎng ge guójiā shuō le suàn. One or two powers should not have the final say on world affairs. 7 at long last; in the end; finally 现在算把情况弄清楚了。 Xiànzài suàn bǎ qíngkuàng nòng qīngchu le. At long last we have got things clear. or We've finally sized up the situation. 问题算解决了。 Wèntí suàn jiějué le. The problem is finally solved. 8 (followed by 了 le) let it be; let it pass 算了, 别说了。 Suàn le, bié shuō le. That's enough! Let it go at that. or Forget it. 他不愿意去就算了吧, 咱们反正去。 Tā bù yuànyi qù jiù suàn le ba, zánmen fǎnzheng qù. If he doesn't want to go, he doesn't need to. We'll go anyway.

Question 2149

行为

Answer 2149

xíngwéi 1 action 2 conduct 3 behavior 4 activity action; behaviour; conduct 正义的行为 zhèngyì de xíngwéi righteous action 不法的行为 bùfǎ de xíngwéi an illegal act 行为不端 xíngwéi bùduān dishonourable behaviour; bad conduct

Question 2150

不端

Answer 2150

bùduān 1 improper 2 dishonorable improper; dishonourable 品行不端 pǐnxíng bùduān having bad conduct; ill-behaved

Question 2151

正义

Answer 2151

zhèngyì 1 justice 2 righteousness 3 just 4 righteous justice 主持正义 zhǔchí zhèngyì uphold justice 为正义而战 wèi zhèngyì ér zhàn fight for justice 正义之师 zhèngyìzhīshī an army dedicated to a just cause 2 just; righteous 正义立场 zhèngyì lìchǎng a just stand 正义的事业 zhèngyì de shìyè a just cause 正义的战争 zhèngyì de zhànzhēng a just war(formerly often used in book titles) orthodox or rectified interpretation (of ancient texts) 孙诒让《周礼正义》 sūn yí ràng 《Zhōulǐ Zhèngyì》 Sun Yirang's Rectified Interpretation of the “Rites of Zhou”

Question 2152

统一

Answer 2152

tǒngyī 1 to unify 2 to unite 3 to integrate unify; unite; integrate 统一思想 tǒngyī sīxiǎng seek unity of thinking; reach a common understanding 统一行动 tǒngyī xíngdòng seek unity of action; coordinate actions; act in unison 把理论同实践统一起来 bǎ lǐlùn tóng shíjiàn tǒngyī qǐlai integrate theory with practice 统一度量衡 tǒngyī dùliànghéng standardize the system of weights and measures 完成统一祖国的神圣事业 wánchéng tǒngyī zǔguó de shénshèng shìyè accomplish the sacred task of unifying the country 革命的政治内容和尽可能完美的艺术形式的统一 gémìng de zhèngzhì nèiróng hé jǐnkěnéng wánměi de yìshù xíngshì de tǒngyī the unity of revolutionary political content and the highest possible perfection of artistic form 大家的意见逐渐统一了。 Dàjiā de yìjian zhújiàn tǒngyī le. People gradually reached unanimity of opinion. or A consensus gradually emerged. 我们的意见在有些方面不统一。 Wǒmen de yìjian zài yǒuxiē fāngmiàn bù tǒngyī. Our views differ in several ways. 秦始皇于公元前二二一年统一中国。 Qín Shǐhuáng yú gōngyuánqián èr èr yī nián tǒngyī Zhōngguó. The First Emperor of Qin unified China in 221 B.C. 2 unified; unitary; centralized 统一(的)领导 tǒngyī(de)lǐngdǎo unified leadership 统一(的)计划 tǒngyī(de)jìhuà unified planning 统一(的)分配 tǒngyī(de)fēnpèi unified (or centralized) distribution; centralized placement (of college graduates, etc.) 统一的意见 tǒngyī de yìjian consensus of opinion 统一的多民族的国家 tǒngyī de duō mínzú de guójiā a unitary multi-national state

Question 2153

标准

Answer 2153

biāozhǔn 1 (an official) standard 2 norm 3 criterion M: gè [个] standard; criterion 合乎标准 Héhū biāozhǔn up to standard 按我们的标准来看 àn wǒmen de biāozhǔn lái kàn by our standards 用高标准要求自己 yòng gāo biāozhǔn yāoqiú zìjǐ set high demands on oneself 真理的标准只能是社会的实践。 Zhēnlǐ de biāozhǔn zhǐnéng shì shèhuì de shíjiàn. Only social practice can be the criterion of truth. 2 serving as or conforming to a standard

Question 2154

得到

Answer 2154

dédào 1 to get 2 to obtain 3 to receive get; obtain; gain; receive 得到及时治疗 dédào jíshí zhìliáo get timely medical treatment 得到群众的支持 dédào qúnzhòng de zhīchí enjoy the support of the masses 退休工人得到很好的照顾。 Tuìxiū gōngrén dédào hěn hǎo de zhàogu. Retired workers are all well provided for.

Question 2155

只要

Answer 2155

Zhǐyào 1 if only 2 so long as CONJUNCTION(usu. used correlatively with 就 or 便) if only; as long as; provided 只要你有钱就办得到。 Zhǐyào nǐ yǒu qián jiù bàn de dào. You could do it if only you had the money. 只要你在这儿, 我就放心了。 Zhǐyào nǐ zài zhèr, wǒ jiù fàngxīn le. As long as you're here, I'll have nothing to worry about. 只要虚心, 就会进步。 Zhǐ yào xūxīn, jiù huì jìnbù. Provided you are modest, you'll surely make progress.

Question 2156

富翁

Answer 2156

fùwēng man of wealth; moneybags 1 rich person 2 millionaire 3 billionaire

Question 2157

穷/贫穷

Answer 2157

qióng/píngqióng 1 exhausted 2 poor 1 poor; poverty-stricken ``` 他家很穷。 Tā jiā hěn qióng. His family is very poor. 2 limit; end ▶ 技穷 jìqióng 3 thoroughly ▶ 穷究 qióngjiū 4 extremely ▶ 穷奢极欲 qióngshējíyù ```

Question 2158

当时

Answer 2158

Dāngshí 1 then 2 at that time 3 while ADVERBthen; at that time 当时我并不知道。 Dāngshí wǒ bìng bù zhīdao. I didn't know then.

Question 2159

当初

Answer 2159

dāngchū ADVERBoriginally; at the outset; in the first place; at that time 当初打算在这儿盖一座大楼。 Dāngchū dǎsuan zài zhèr gài yī zuò dàlóu. It was originally planned to put up a big building here. 当初这儿是一片荒野, 如今工厂林立。 Dāngchū zhèr shì yī piàn huāngyě, rújīn gōngchǎng línlì. Factories now stand where there used to be a wilderness. 我当初怎么对你讲的？ Wǒ dāngchū zěnme duì nǐ jiǎng de？ What did I tell you, eh? 当初你就不该这么做。 Dāngchū nǐ jiù bù gāi zhème zuò. You should never have acted the way you did in the first place. 早知今日, 何必当初？ Zǎo zhī jīnrì, hébì dāngchū？ If I had known it would come to this, I would have acted differently. 1 at that time 2 originally

Question 2160

条件

Answer 2160

tiáojiàn ``` 1 condition 2 circumstances 3 term 4 factor 5 requirement 6 prerequisite 7 qualification M: gè [个] ``` condition; term; factor 自然条件 zìrán tiáojiàn natural conditions 贸易条件 màoyì tiáojiàn terms of trade 利用有利的条件 lìyòng yǒulì de tiáojiàn make use of the favourable factors 在目前条件下 zài mùqián tiáojiàn xià given the present conditions; under present circumstances 在对等的条件下给予优惠待遇 zài duì děng de tiáojiàn xià jǐyǔ yōuhuì dàiyù give preferential treatment on a reciprocal basis 为马克思主义政党的诞生准备条件 Wèi Mǎkèsīzhǔyì zhèngdǎng de dànshēng zhǔnbèi tiáojiàn prepare the ground for the founding of a Marxist party 这个工厂生产条件好。 Zhège gōngchǎng shēngchǎn tiáojiàn hǎo. This factory has very good conditions for production. 2 requirement; prerequisite; qualification 提出条件 Tíchū tiáojiàn list the prerequisites; put forward the requirements 做这项工作需要具备什么条件？ Zuò zhè xiàng gōngzuò xūyào jùbèi shénme tiáojiàn？ What qualifications do you need for this job? 当宇航员对身体条件要求很严。 Dāng yǔhángyuán duì shēntǐ tiáojiàn yāoqiú hěn yán. The physical fitness requirements for being an astronaut are very stiff.

Question 2161

抚养

Answer 2161

fǔyǎng 1 to foster 2 to bring up 3 to raise foster; raise; rear; bring up 父母对子女有抚养教育的义务。 Fùmǔ duì zǐnǚ yǒu fǔyǎng jiàoyù de yìwù. Parents have the duty to rear and educate their children. 她一人把那三个孤儿抚养成人。 Tā yī rén bǎ nà sān ge gū'ér fǔyǎng chéngrén. She brought up the three orphans all by herself.

Question 2162

话题

Answer 2162

huàtí ``` 1 subject (of a talk or conversation) 2 topic ``` subject of a talk; topic of conversation 他见有人进来, 马上转了话题。 Tā jiàn yǒurén jìnlai, mǎshàng zhuǎn le huàtí. He changed the subject as soon as he saw someone coming in.

Question 2163

捐

Answer 2163

juān ``` 1 to contribute 2 to donate 3 contribution 4 tax 5 to abandon ``` relinquish; abandon ▶ 捐生 juānshēng 2 contribute; donate; subscribe 我向基金会捐了一笔钱。 Wǒ xiàng jījīnhuì juān le yī bǐ qián. I have donated some money to the foundation. 3 tax 车捐 chējuān a tax on cars, etc.

Question 2164

工程

Answer 2164

gōngchéng engineering ``` 1 engineering 2 an engineering project 3 project 4 undertaking M: gè [个] / xiàng [项] ``` 土木(机械, 电机, 采矿)工程 tǔmù(jīxiè, diànjī, cǎikuàng)gōngchéng civil (mechanical, electrical, mining) engineering 2 project 水利工程 shuǐlì gōngchéng water conservancy project 工程浩大 gōngchénghàodà a gigantic project; a tremendous amount of work

Question 2165

到底

Answer 2165

dàodǐ ``` 1 finally 2 in the end 3 when all is said and done 4 after all 5 to the end 6 to the last ``` to the end; to the finish 打到底 Dǎ dào dǐ fight to the finish ``` 将革命进行到底。 Jiāng gémìng jìnxíng dàodǐ. Carry the revolution through to the end. ADVERB 1 at last; in the end; finally ``` 新方法到底试验成功了。 Xīn fāngfǎ dàodǐ shìyàn chénggōng le. The new method has finally proved to be a success. 2 (used in a question for emphasis) 你到底是什么意思？ Nǐ dàodǐ shì shénme yìsi？ What on earth do you mean? 你那样干到底是为什么？ Nǐ nàyàng gàn dàodǐ shì wèishénme？ What in the world did you do that for? 3 after all; in the final analysis 他到底是新手, 干活还不熟练。 Tā dàodǐ shì xīnshǒu, gànhuó hái bù shúliàn. After all, he's new to the work and isn't very skilful at it yet.

Question 2166

回报

Answer 2166

``` huíbào 1 (in) return 2 reciprocation 3 payback 4 retaliation 5 to report back 6 to reciprocate ``` 1 report back on what has been done 2 repay; requite; reciprocate 回报他的盛情 huíbào tā de shèngqíng repay him for his hospitality or kindness 3 retaliate; get one's own back

Question 2167

重返

Answer 2167

chóngfǎn return 重返前线 chóngfǎn qiánxiàn go back to the front 重返家园 chóngfǎn jiāyuán return to one's homeland to return to

Question 2168

曾经

Answer 2168

céngjīng ``` 1 once 2 already 3 former 4 previously 5 ever 6 (past tense marker used before verb or clause) ``` ADVERB(indicating that an action once happened or a state once existed) 她曾经参加过校队。 Tā céngjīng cānjiā guò xiào duì. She once played for the school team. 这顶军帽是他参加长征时曾经戴过的。 Zhè dǐng jūnmào shì tā cānjiā chángzhēng shí céngjīng dài guò de. This army cap was worn by him on the Long March. 我曾经在美国住过两年。 Wǒ céngjīng zài Měiguó zhù guò liǎng nián. I lived in the United States for two years.

Question 2169

1-看大夫 2-看医生 3- 看病

Answer 2169

1- kandaifu 2- kanyisheng 3-kanbing All of these means "see a doctor".

Question 2170

作用

Answer 2170

zuòyòng ``` 1 to act on 2 to affect 3 action 4 function 5 activity 6 impact 7 result 8 effect 9 purpose 10 intent 11 to play a role 12 corresponds to English -ity, -ism, -ization M: gè [个] ``` act on; affect 外界事物作用于我们的感官, 在我们的头脑中形成印象。 Wàijiè shìwù zuòyòng yú wǒmen de gǎnguān, zài wǒmen de tóunǎo zhōng xíngchéng yìnxiàng. External things act on our sense organs and give rise to impressions in our brains. 2 action; function 化学作用 huàxué zuòyòng chemical action 心脏的作用 xīnzàng de zuòyòng the function of the heart 3 effect 起作用 qǐ zuòyòng be effective 起积极作用 qǐ jījí zuòyòng play a positive role 不起作用 bù qǐ zuòyòng be ineffective; won't work 4 purpose; intention; motive 他说那句话有什么作用？ Tā shuō nà jù huà yǒu shénme zuòyòng？ What was his purpose in saying that? 他那样说是有他的作用的。 Tā nàyàng shuō shì yǒu tā de zuòyòng de. He had an axe to grind when he said that.

Question 2171

药起作用/药没有作用？

Answer 2171

yaoqizuoyong medicine having effect 起作用 qǐ zuòyòng be effective

Question 2172

病厉害/病的很严重

Answer 2172

seriously ill

Question 2173

严重

Answer 2173

yánzhòng 1 grave 2 serious 3 severe 4 critical serious; grave; critical 严重后果 yánzhòng hòuguǒ serious (or grave) consequences 严重关头 yánzhòng guāntóu critical juncture 病情严重 bìngqíng yánzhòng be seriously ill 事态严重。 Shìtài yánzhòng. The situation is grave. 感到严重不安 Gǎndào yánzhòng bù'ān feel grave concern; feel deeply disturbed 充分认识到问题的严重性 chōngfèn rènshi dào wèntí de yánzhòngxìng be fully aware of the gravity of the question

Question 2174

1-病症 2-疾病

Answer 2174

1-bìngzhèng 1 disease 2 illness 2- 1 disease 2 sickness 3 ailment disease; illness 防治疾病 fángzhì jíbìng prevention and treatment of disease

Question 2175

到底/终于

Answer 2175

到底 is used as an (i) adverb (finally, at last,finally); (ii) question for emphasis (after all, finally); (iii) after all, final analysis. ADVERB 1 at last; in the end; finally 新方法到底试验成功了。 Xīn fāngfǎ dàodǐ shìyàn chénggōng le. The new method has finally proved to be a success. 2 (used in a question for emphasis) 你到底是什么意思？ Nǐ dàodǐ shì shénme yìsi？ What on earth do you mean? 你那样干到底是为什么？ Nǐ nàyàng gàn dàodǐ shì wèishénme？ What in the world did you do that for? 3 after all; in the final analysis 他到底是新手, 干活还不熟练。 Tā dàodǐ shì xīnshǒu, gànhuó hái bù shúliàn. After all, he's new to the work and isn't very skilful at it yet. 终于 is mostly used in written Chinese, and does not have to be followed by 了 participle. 到底 is used in both spoken and written, and when preceding a verb, it has to be used with 了. A-问题到底解决了 B- 问题终于解决（了） NOTE that 到底 may be used on questions whilst 终于 cannot. A- 他到底来不来？ B- 你的封信你终于收到没有？（错X ） 你的封信你到底收到没有？（不错）

Question 2176

曾经/已经

Answer 2176

The act or circumstance indicated by 曾经 has already ended; the act or circumstance indicated by 已经 may still be continuing. A-他曾经当过中文老师 （现在不是中文老师） B-她已经当了中文老师 （她现在是中文老师）

Question 2177

算

Answer 2177

suàn ``` HZ 算/祘 1 to regard as 2 to figure 3 to calculate 4 to computed ``` 1 calculate; reckon; compute; figure 算算旅行的费用 suàn suàn lǚxíng de fèiyong calculate the cost of a journey 能写会算 néngxiěhuìsuàn good at writing and reckoning 请你算一算我该付多少钱？ Qǐng nǐ suàn yī suàn wǒ gāi fù duōshao qián？ Please reckon up how much I must pay. 他们算了一下, 完成这项工程需要两年。 Tāmen suàn le yīxià, wánchéng zhè xiàng gōngchéng xūyào liǎng nián. They figured it would take two years to finish the project. 2 include; count 算上你, 一共十个人。 Suàn shàng nǐ, yīgòng shí ge rén. There'll be ten people, including you. ``` 把我也算上。 Bǎ wǒ yě suàn shàng. Count me in. 3 plan; calculate ▶ 失算 shīsuàn 4 guess; think; suppose ``` 我算他今天该动身了。 Wǒ suàn tā jīntiān gāi dòngshēn le. I suppose he'll have started (or be starting) today. 5 consider; regard as; count as 他可以算一个车把势。 Tā kěyǐ suàn yī ge chēbǎ shì. He can be counted as a carter. 比起南方, 北京的夏天不算热。 Bǐ qǐ nánfāng, Běijīng de xiàtiān bù suàn rè. Compared to the south, summer in Beijing isn't really hot. 解放前, 我们这里的小麦亩产一百斤就算不错的了。 Jiěfàng qián, wǒmen zhèlǐ de xiǎomài mǔchǎn yībǎi jīn jiù suàn bùcuò de le. Before liberation, we were lucky if we got 100 jin of wheat per mu. 6 carry weight; count 我一个人说的不算, 还得大伙儿说。 Wǒ yī ge rén shuō de bù suàn, hái děi dàhuǒr shuō. It's not just what I say, but what we all say, that counts. 你怎么刚说了又不算了？ Nǐ zěnme gāng shuō le yòu bù suàn le？ You just made a promise and now you've gone back on it! 这点困难算不了什么。 Zhè diǎn kùnnan suànbuliǎo shénme. A little difficulty like this is nothing to us. 这家公司里的事由他说了算。 Zhè jiā gōngsī lǐ de shì yóu tā shuō le suàn. What he says goes in the firm. 世界上的事不应该由一两个国家说了算。 Shìjiè shàng de shì bù yīnggāi yóu yī liǎng ge guójiā shuō le suàn. One or two powers should not have the final say on world affairs. 7 at long last; in the end; finally 现在算把情况弄清楚了。 Xiànzài suàn bǎ qíngkuàng nòng qīngchu le. At long last we have got things clear. or We've finally sized up the situation. 问题算解决了。 Wèntí suàn jiějué le. The problem is finally solved. 8 (followed by 了 le) let it be; let it pass 算了, 别说了。 Suàn le, bié shuō le. That's enough! Let it go at that. or Forget it. 他不愿意去就算了吧, 咱们反正去。 Tā bù yuànyi qù jiù suàn le ba, zánmen fǎnzheng qù. If he doesn't want to go, he doesn't need to. We'll go anyway.

Question 2178

亿万（富翁）

Answer 2178

hundreds of millions; millions upon millions 亿万人民 yìwàn rénmín hundreds of millions of people; the people in their hundreds of millions 亿万富翁 yìwàn fùwēng billionaire; multimillionairemillions and millions

Question 2179

不通

Answer 2179

bùtōng 原来我家乡连汽车不通，现在交通方便了。 ``` 1 to be obstructed 2 to be blocked up 3 to be impassable 4 to make no sense 5 to be illogical 1 be obstructed; be blocked up; be impassable ``` 管子不通。 Guǎnzi bùtōng. The pipe is blocked. 电话不通。 Diànhuà bù tōng. The line's dead. 2 not make sense;be illogical; be ungrammatical 文章写得不通。 Wénzhāng xiě de bù tōng. The article is badly written.

Question 2180

装

Answer 2180

zhuāng ``` 1 adornment 2 to adorn 3 dress 4 clothing 5 costume (of an actor in a play) 6 to play a role 7 to pretend 8 to install 9 to fix 10 to wrap (sth in a bag) 11 to load 12 to pack ``` 1 dress up; attire; deck; play the part (or role) of; act 她装老大娘真像。 Tā zhuāng lǎodàniáng zhēn xiàng. She acted an old woman and really looked the part. 2 outfit; clothing ``` 滑雪装 huáxuězhuāng skiing suits 3 stage makeup and costume ▶ 卸装 xièzhuāng 4 pretend; feign; make believe ``` 她不是真哭, 是装的。 Tā bù shì zhēn kū, shì zhuāng de. She wasn't really crying; she was only pretending. 装出一副可怜相 Zhuāng chū yī fù kěliánxiàng assume a pitiable look 不要不懂装懂。 Bùyào bùdǒngzhuāngdǒng. Don't pretend to know what you don't know. 他装着高兴的样子，其实心里很难过 病是装不出来的 她收入是懂，不懂就是不懂，不要装懂. Note: commonly used with 不出来的/着 1 load; pack; hold 装车 zhuāngchē load a truck (or cart) 装箱 zhuāngxiāng pack a box; put sth. in a crate; crate 装烟袋 zhuāng yāndài fill one's pipe 这书包装不下这么多东西。 Zhè shūbāo zhuāng bù xià zhème duō dōngxi. This satchel won't hold so many things. 2 install; fit; assemble 给门装上锁 Gěi mén zhuāng shàng suǒ fit a lock on the door 装个无线电 zhuāng ge wúxiàndiàn assemble a radio set 我们村家家户户都装上了电灯。 Wǒmen cūn jiājiāhùhù dōu zhuāng shàng le diàndēng. Electric lights have been installed in every house in our village.

Question 2181

对....来说

Answer 2181

According to someone 1-对她来说，幸福就是看到儿子的笑脸 2-对我来说，这里已经成了第二家乡 3-对一个老师来说，教好自己的学生是最重要的.

Question 2182

善良

Answer 2182

Shànliáng 1 good and honest 2 kind-hearted good and honest; kind-hearted 善良的人们 Shànliáng de rénmen good and honest people; people of goodwill 善良愿望 shànliáng yuànwàng the best of intentions 心地善良 xīndì shànliáng kind-hearted

Question 2183

十几

Answer 2183

shiji 1 more than ten 2 a dozen or more

Question 2184

本领

Answer 2184

běnlǐng 1 skill 2 ability 3 capability M: xiàng [项] / gè [个] skill; ability; capability 组织生产的本领 zǔzhī shēngchǎn de běnlǐng ability to organize production 苦练杀敌本领 kǔliàn shādí běnlǐng train hard to increase one's combat efficiency 掌握为人民服务的本领 zhǎngwò wèi rénmín fúwù de běnlǐng master the skills needed for serving the people 他的本领很大。 Tā de běnlǐng hěn dà. He's very capable. 凡是他要的东西他都有本领弄到手。 Fánshì tā yào de dōngxi tā dōu yǒu běnlǐng nòng dào shǒu. He is resourceful enough to get whatever he is after. VARIANTS 本事 běnshi

Question 2185

治好

Answer 2185

zhìhǎo To cure 看到大夫把孩子的病治好了，妈妈脸上才有了笑容。

Question 2186

感情

Answer 2186

gǎnqíng ``` 1 feeling 2 emotion 3 sensation 4 likes and dislikes 5 deep affection for sb or sth 6 relationship (i.e. love affair) M: gè [个] / zhǒng [种] ``` 1 emotion; feeling; sentiment 动感情 dòng gǎnqíng be carried away by one's emotions; get worked up 伤感情 shāng gǎnqíng hurt sb.'s feelings 思想感情开始发生变化 sīxiǎng gǎnqíng kāishǐ fāshēng biànhuà experience a change in one's thoughts and feelings 2 affection; attachment; love 我们对延安的一草一木都怀有深厚的感情。 Wǒmen duì Yán'ān de yīcǎoyīmù dōu huáiyǒu shēnhòu de gǎnqíng. We cherish a deep affection for every tree and bush in Yan'an. 这些年来, 她对他产生了感情。 Zhèxiē nián lái, tā duì tā chǎnshēng le gǎnqíng. She formed an attachment for him over the years. 他对母亲的感情很深。 Tā duì mǔqin de gǎnqíng hěn shēn. He has a deep love for his mother.

Question 2187

面积

Answer 2187

miànjī 1 area (of a floor, piece of land etc) 2 surface area 3 tract of land area 我国面积约为九百六十万平方公里。 Wǒguó miànji yuē wéi jiǔbǎi liùshí wàn píngfāng gōnglǐ. The area of China is about 9.6 million square kilometres. 棉花种植面积 Miánhua zhòngzhí miànji the acreage under cotton 展览会面积为三千平方米。 Zhǎnlǎnhuì miànji wéi sānqiān píngfāngmǐ. The exhibition covers a floor space of 3,000 square metres.

Question 2188

块

Answer 2188

1 lump (of earth) 2 chunk 3 piece 4 classifier for pieces of cloth, cake, soap etc 5 colloquial word for yuan (or other unit of currency such as Hong Kong or US dollar etc), usually as 块钱 1 piece; lump; chunk 糖块儿 Táng kuàir hard candy (or fruit drops) or lumps of sugar ``` 把肉切成块儿 bǎ ròu qiē chéng kuàir cut the meat into cubes 2 MEASURE WORDpiece; lump ``` 两块肥皂 liǎng kuài féizào two cakes of soap 一块面包 yī kuài miànbāo a piece or hunk of bread 一块手表 yī kuài shǒubiǎo a wrist watch 一块试验田 yī kuài shìyàntián an experimental plot (of land) 一块桌布 yī kuài zhuōbù a table cloth 一块云彩 yī kuài yúncai a cloud ``` 一块黑疤 yī kuài hēi bā a black scar 3 MEASURE WORDinf. (for gold or silver dollars, Renminbi, and certain paper money) ``` 两块银洋 liǎng kuài yínyáng two silver dollars 三块钱 sān kuài qián three yuan 一千块港币1,000 yīqiān kuài Gǎngbì 1, 000 Hong Kong dollars

Question 2189

根据

Answer 2189

Gēnjù ``` 1 according to 2 based on 3 basis 4 foundation M: gè [个] 1 PREPOSITIONon the basis of; according to; in the light of; in line with ``` 根据天气预报, 明天要下雨。 Gēnjù tiānqì yùbào, míngtiān yào xià yǔ. According to the weather forecast, it's going to rain tomorrow. 我们根据具体情况制订了这个计划。 Wǒmen gēnjù jùtǐ qíngkuàng zhìdìng le zhège jìhuà. We made the plan in the light of the specific conditions. 根据这样的考虑 Gēnjù zhèyàng de kǎolǜ in line with these considerations 根据公报的精神 gēnjù gōngbào de jīngshén in the spirit of the communiqué 根据同名小说拍摄的影片 gēnjù tóngmíng xiǎoshuō pāishè de yǐngpiàn a film based on the novel of the same title 2 basis; grounds; foundation 说话要有根据。 Shuōhuà yào yǒu gēnjù. One should avoid making assertions without good grounds. 毫无根据 Háowú gēnjù utterly groundless

Question 2190

不如

Answer 2190

bùrú 1 not equal to 2 not as good as 3 inferior to 4 it would be better to not equal to; not as good as; inferior to 论手巧, 一般人都不如她。 Lùn shǒuqiǎo, yībān rén dōu bùrú tā. Few can equal (or compare with) her in manual dexterity. ``` 今天不如昨天暖和。 Jīntiān bùrú zuótiān nuǎnhuo. Today is not as warm as yesterday. 2 ADVERBit would be better to ``` 我看不如派老王去。 Wǒ kàn bù rú pài lǎo wáng qù. I think it would be better to send Lao Wang instead. 要是这样我还不如呆在家里。 Yào shì zhèyàng wǒ hái bùrú dāi zài jiālǐ. In that case I might as well stay at home.

Question 2191

就是

Answer 2191

jiùshì ``` 1 (emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated) 2 precisely 3 exactly 4 even 5 if 6 just like 7 in the same way as ``` used, usu. with 了, at the end of a sentence to give force to the statement) 他想要点儿钱就是了。 Tā xiǎng yào diǎnr qián jiùshì le. He wants some money, that's all. 你说就是了。 Nǐ shuō jiùshì le. Just say it! 放心吧, 我照办就是了。 Fàngxīn ba, wǒ zhàobàn jiùshìle. Don't worry. I promise to do just as you say. 2 yes, that's right; exactly; precisely 这是不是你说的那个？——就是。 Zhè shì bù shì nǐ shuō de nàge？ —— jiù shì. Is that what you were talking about?--Yes, that's it. 就是嘛, 我也是这么想的。 Jiù shì ma, wǒ yě shì zhème xiǎng de. Precisely. That's just what I had in mind. 3 same as 就² jiù CONJUNCTION(used correlatively with 也) even if 你就是不愿意去, 也得打个电话。 Nǐ jiù shì bù yuànyi qù, yě děi dǎ ge diànhuà. Even if you don't want to go, you still have to make a phone call.

Question 2192

不见了

Answer 2192

disappear; be missing 我的钢笔不见了。 Wǒ de gāngbǐ bùjiàn le. My pen's disappeared. 上午我要去商店买了一面包，出来的时候自行车就不见了。

Question 2193

铅笔

Answer 2193

qiānbǐ pencil(lead) pencil M: zhī [支] / zhī [枝] / gǎn [杆]

Question 2194

糟糕 糟了

Answer 2194

Zāogāo ``` 1 too bad 2 how terrible 3 what bad luck 4 terrible 5 bad ``` INFORMALhow terrible; what bad luck; too bad 糟糕, 我把钥匙锁在屋里了。 Zāogāo, wǒ bǎ yàoshi suǒ zài wū lǐ le. Oh, no, I've locked the key in the room! 真糟糕, 误了火车啦。 Zhēn zāogāo, wù le huǒchē la. What bad luck! We've missed the train. 更糟糕的是, 他把介绍信丢了。 Gèng zāogāo de shì, tā bǎ jièshàoxìn diū le. To make things worse, he lost the letter of introduction. 哎呀，我的包呢？糟了！忘在自行车上了！

Question 2195

记者

Answer 2195

jìzhě 1 reporter 2 journalist M: gè [个] reporter; correspondent; newsman; journalist 新华社记者 Xīnhuáshè jìzhě Xinhua correspondent; reporter of the Xinhua News Agency 本报记者 běnbào jìzhě staff reporter; staff correspondent

Question 2196

其他

Answer 2196

qítā 1 other 2 (sth or sb) else 3 the rest other; else 老李在这儿, 其他人呢？ Lǎo lǐ zài zhèr, qítā rén ne？ Lao Li's here. Where are the others? 见到其他人了吗？ Jiàndào qítā rén le ma？ Did you see anybody else? 除了小冯以外, 其他的人都去了。 Chúle xiǎo píng yǐwài, qítā de rén dōu qù le. Everybody went except Xiao Feng. 除了整地, 其他活儿也需要人。 Chúle zhěngdì, qítā huór yě xūyào rén. We need people for other jobs besides levelling the land. 还有什么其他事情要我们做吗？ Háiyǒu shénme qítā shìqing yào wǒmen zuò ma？ Is there anything else you want us to do? 我同意老王的建议, 没有其他意见。 Wǒ tóngyì lǎo wáng de jiànyì, méiyǒu qítā yìjian. I agree with Lao Wang on his proposal and have nothing else to add. 先拣重要的说, 再说其他。 Xiān jiǎn zhòngyào de shuō, zàishuō qítā. Say what you think is most important first, then go on to other things.

Question 2197

成为

Answer 2197

chéngwéi 1 to become 2 to turn into become; turn into 成为工程师 chéngwéigōngchéngshī become an engineer 把我国建设成为社会主义的现代化强国 bǎ wǒguó jiànshè chéngwéi shèhuìzhǔyì de xiàndàihuà qiángguó build China into a powerful modern socialist country

Question 2198

时光

Answer 2198

Shíguāng 1 time 2 era 3 period of time time 时光不早了。 Shíguāng bù zǎo le. It's getting late. 时光过得真快, 一晃二十年了。 Shíguāng guò de zhēn kuài, yī huàng èrshí nián le. How time flies! Without my knowing it, twenty years have passed. 2 times; years; days 他一生中最好的时光白白浪费了。 Tā yīshēng zhōng zuì hǎo de shíguāng báibái làngfèi le. He wasted the best years of his life. 妈妈老年，他很喜欢回忆以前的时光

Question 2199

住声

Answer 2199

zhù shēng stop talking, laughing, or crying 他们有说有笑, 老半天没有住声。 Tāmen yǒushuōyǒuxiào, lǎo bàn tiān méiyǒu zhù shēng. They talked and laughed for a long time without stop. 这孩子就没住过声儿。 Zhè háizi jiù méi zhù guò shēngr. The child never stopped talking.

Question 2200

百闻不如一见

Answer 2200

it is better to see once than to hear a hundred times; seeing for oneself is better than hearing from others 1 seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times (idiom); seeing for oneself is better than hearing from many others 2 seeing is believe

Question 2201

严重

Answer 2201

yánzhòng 1 grave 2 serious 3 severe 4 critical serious; grave; critical 严重后果 yánzhòng hòuguǒ serious (or grave) consequences 严重关头 yánzhòng guāntóu critical juncture 病情严重 bìngqíng yánzhòng be seriously ill 事态严重。 Shìtài yánzhòng. The situation is grave. 感到严重不安 Gǎndào yánzhòng bù'ān feel grave concern; feel deeply disturbed 充分认识到问题的严重性 chōngfèn rènshi dào wèntí de yánzhòngxìng be fully aware of the gravity of the question

Question 2202

好处

Answer 2202

好处 ``` 1 benefit 2 advantage 3 gain 4 profit 5 also pr. [hǎochù] M: gè [个] ``` good; benefit; advantage 计划生育好处多。 Jìhuà shēngyù hǎochu duō. Family planning has many advantages. 你每天做点户外运动会有好处。 Nǐ měitiān zuò diǎn hùwài yùndònghuì yǒu hǎochu. Some outdoor exercises every day will do you good. 2 gain; profit 他从这里捞不到任何好处。 Tā cóng zhèlǐ lāo bù dào rènhé hǎochu. He can gain nothing from this. 别上他的当!他给你这点好处是为了拉拢你。 Bié shàng tā de dāng! Tā gěi nǐ zhè diǎn hǎochu shì wèile lālong nǐ. Don't fall into his trap. He's given you this to win you over. PY hǎochu (or hǎochù)

Question 2203

压力

Answer 2203

yālì pressure PHYSICSpressure 大气压力 dàqì yālì atmospheric (or barometric) pressure 2 overwhelming force; pressure 外界压力 wàijiè yālì outside pressure 对某人施加压力 duì mǒurén shījiā yālì bring pressure to bear on sb. 在舆论的压力下 zài yúlùn de yālì xià under the pressure of public opinion

Question 2204

遗憾

Answer 2204

yíhàn 1regret 2 to regret 3 to be sorry that regret; pity 对此表示遗憾 duì cǐ biǎoshì yíhàn express regret over the matter 一点不感到遗憾 yīdiǎn bù gǎndào yíhàn have no regrets 十分遗憾地指出 shífēn yíhàn de zhǐchū point out with great (or deep) regret 非常遗憾, 我不能接受你的邀请。 Fēicháng yíhàn, wǒ bùnéng jiēshòu nǐ de yāoqǐng. I am very sorry I will not be able to accept your invitation. 今晚的音乐会你不能来, 实在遗憾。 Jīnwǎn de yīnyuèhuì nǐ bù néng lái, shízài yíhàn. It's really a pity that you can't come to the concert this evening.

Question 2205

感到

Answer 2205

gandao to hurry (to some place)

Question 2206

汽水儿

Answer 2206

qishui aerated water; soft drink; soda water 1 soda 2 pop

Question 2207

v+不起

Answer 2207

bù qǐ 1 unremarkable 2 nothing out of the ordinary VARIANTS 不起眼儿〔不起眼兒〕 bùqǐyǎnr not attract attention; not be noticeable; not be attractive 这座厂房并不起眼, 但产品却是第一流的。 Zhè zuò chǎngfáng bìng bù qǐyǎn, dàn chǎnpǐn què shì dì-yī liú de. The factory building doesn't attract much attention, but the products are first-class. 别看这人不起眼儿, 人家可是一肚子学问。 Bié kàn zhè rén bù qǐyǎnr, rénjia kěshì yī dùzi xuéwen. He is not taken much notice of, but he is a very learned man.

Question 2208

当作

Answer 2208

dàngzuò 1 to treat as 2 to regard as 你把他们公司当作免费学习的地方，什么东西都搞通了以后再走。

Question 2209

泉水

Answer 2209

quánshuǐ spring water; springspring water M: gǔ [股]

Question 2210

纯洁

Answer 2210

chúnjié 1 pure; clean and honest 心地纯洁 Xīndì chúnjié be pure of heart 2 purify ``` 纯洁组织 chúnjié zǔzhī purify an organization 1 pure 2 clean and honest 3 to purify ```

Question 2211

料到

Answer 2211

liàodào 1 to foresee 2 to anticipate foresee; expect 没料到他会来。 Méi liàodào tā huì lái. We didn't expect him to come. 我们克服了许多没有料到的困难。 Wǒmen kèfú le xǔduō méiyǒu liàodào de kùnnan. We overcame many unforeseen difficulties.

Question 2212

草原

Answer 2212

cǎoyuán grasslands; prairie 1 grassland 2 prairie M: piàn [片]

Question 2213

羊肉

Answer 2213

yángròu 1 mutton 2 goat meat

Question 2214

仙境

Answer 2214

xiānjìng fairyland; wonderland; paradise 1 fairyland 2 wonderland 3 paradise

Question 2215

急促

Answer 2215

jícù Time is running short. Stop hesitating (or dithering). 1 urgent 2 hurried and brief 3 rushing 1 hurried; rapid 急促的脚步声 Jícù de jiǎobùshēng hurried footsteps 急促的枪声 jícù de qiāngshēng rapid gunfire 呼吸急促 hūxī jícù be short of breath 脉搏急促 màibó jícù have a short, quick pulse 2 (of time) short; pressing 时间很急促, 不要再犹豫了。 Shíjiān hěn jícù, bùyào zài yóuyù le.

Question 2216

用力

Answer 2216

yónglì exert oneself (physically); put forth one's strength 用力把门推了一下 Yònglì bǎmén tuī le yīxià give the door a hard push 用力喊叫 yònglì hǎnjiào shout at the top of one's voice 用力过度 yònglì guòdù overexert oneselfto exert oneself physically

Question 2217

意识

Answer 2217

yìshi 1 consciousness 2 awareness 3 to be aware 4 to realize 1 consciousness; awareness 法律意识 fǎlǜ yìshi law awareness 宗教意识 zōngjiào yìshi religious consciousness 增强全民的人口意识 zēngqiáng quánmín de rénkǒu yìshi increase the nation's awareness of the population problem 增强全民族的环境意识 zēngqiáng quán mínzú de huánjìng yìshi enhance the whole nation's awareness of the need to protect the environment 2 (usu. used with 到) be conscious (or aware) of; awake to; realize 他意识到自己的责任了。 Tā yìshi dào zìjǐ de zérèn le. He is conscious of his responsibilities. 她充分意识到将会遇到的困难。 Tā chōngfèn yìshi dào jiāng huì yùdào de kùnnan. She is fully aware of the difficulties awaiting her. 这一点我当时还没意识到。 Zhè yīdiǎn wǒ dāngshí hái méi yìshi dào. I didn't realize this at the time. PY yìshí

Question 2218

寻

Answer 2218

xúncháng an ancient measure of length, equal to eight chi(尺)look for; search; seek 寻人 xúnrén look for sb. missing ``` 寻物 xúnwù look for sth. lost 1 to search 2 to look for 3 to seek ``` an ancient measure of length, equal to eight chi(尺)look for; search; seek 寻人 xúnrén look for sb. missing 寻物 xúnwù look for sth. lost

Question 2219

寻常

Answer 2219

xúncháng An invention like this is really something out of the ordinary (or something exceptional). 1 usual 2 common 3 ordinary ordinary; usual; common 不寻常 bù xúncháng unusual; out of the ordinary 寻常人家 xúncháng rénjia an ordinary family 男人干一部分家务活在今天是很寻常的事情了。 Nán rén gàn yī bùfen jiāwùhuó zài jīntiān shì hěn xúncháng de shìqing le. It's quite common these days for men to do part of the housework. 发明这种东西, 确实不是寻常事。 Fāmíng zhèzhǒng dōngxi, quèshí bù shì xúncháng shì.

Question 2220

惊呆

Answer 2220

jīndāi 1 stupefied 2 stunned

Question 2221

不约而同

Answer 2221

bù yuē ér tóng do or think the same without prior consultation; happen to coincide 她一讲完, 大家不约而同都鼓起掌来。 Tā yī jiǎng wán, dàjiā bùyuē'értóng dōu gǔ qǐ zhǎng lái. Spontaneous applause broke out as soon as she finished speaking. 他们都不约而同地提出了这个问题。 Tāmen dōu bùyuē'értóng de tíchū le zhège wèntí. They all raised the question as if by prior agreement. / 三个人不约而同地大笑起来。 Sān ge rén bùyuē'értóng de dà xiào qǐlai. Simultaneously, the three of them burst out laughing.to agree by chance (idiom); taking the same action without prior consultation

Question 2222

天空

Answer 2222

tiānkōng the sky; the heavens；sky 无法无天

Question 2223

无法无天

Answer 2223

Wúfǎwútiān defy laws human and divine; become absolutely lawless; run wild ``` 无法无天的人 Wúfǎwútiān de rén a lawless, ungovernable creature 1 regardless of the law and of natural morality (idiom); maverick 2 undisciplined and out of control ```

Question 2224

光速

Answer 2224

guāngshù light beam 参考光束 cānkǎo guāngshù reference beamlight beam

Question 2225

自转

Answer 2225

zìzhuàn ASTRONOMY rotation 地球的自转 dìqiú de zìzhuàn the rotation of the earth 自转轴 Zìzhuànzhóu axis of rotationrotation

Question 2226

悬

Answer 2226

xuán ``` 1 to hang or suspend 2 to worry 3 public announcement 4 unresolved 5 baseless 6 without foundation ``` 1 hang; suspend ``` 悬在空中 xuán zài kōngzhōng suspend in midair 2 lift; raise ▶ 悬腕 xuánwàn 3 outstanding; unresolved ``` 这事儿不能老悬着, 得抓紧解决。 Zhè shìr bù néng lǎo xuán zhe, děi zhuājǐn jiějué. We can't leave the matter unresolved any longer. Let's have it settled without delay. 这笔帐悬了好久了。 Zhè bǐ zhàng xuán le hǎojiǔ le. This account has remained unsettled for a long time. 4 feel anxious; be solicitous ▶ 悬念 xuánniàn 5 imagine ▶ 悬拟 xuánnǐ 6 far apart ▶ 悬隔 xuángé DIALECTdangerous 在快车道上骑自行车, 可真悬。 Zài kuàichēdào shàng qí zìxíngchē, kě zhēn xuán. Cycling in the fast traffic lane is really dangerous.

Question 2227

冲

Answer 2227

chòng ``` 1 (of water) to dash against 2 to mix with water 3 to infuse 4 to rinse 5 to flush 6 to develop (a film) 7 to rise in the air 8 to clash 9 to collide with ``` ``` HZ 冲〔衝〕 1 thoroughfare 2 to go straight ahead 3 to rush 4 to clash ``` HZ 冲〔沖/衝〕 1 thoroughfare; important place ▶ 要冲 yàochōng 2 charge; rush; dash 向敌人冲去 Xiàng dírén chōng qù charge the enemy 哪里有困难就冲向哪里。 Nǎli yǒu kùnnan jiù chōng xiàng nǎli. Rush to wherever there are difficulties to tackle. 他冲进着火的房子, 救出了两个小孩。 Tā chōng jìn zháohuǒ de fángzi, jiù chū le liǎng ge xiǎohái. He dashed into the burning house and rescued two children. 3 clash; collide ▶ 冲突 chōngtū 4 ASTRONOMYopposition ▶ 大冲 dàchōng 1 pour boiling water on 冲茶 chōngchá make tea 2 rinse; flush 把盘子冲一冲。 Bǎ pánzi chōng yī chōng. rinse the plates 便后冲水。 Biàn hòu chōng shuǐ. Flush the toilet after use. ``` 秧苗给大水冲走了。 Yāngmiáo gěi dàshuǐ chōngzǒu le. The seedlings were washed away by the flood. 3 PHOTOGRAPHYdevelop ``` 冲胶卷 chōng jiāojuǎn develop a roll of film DIALECTa stretch of flatland in a hilly area

Question 2228

1-冲红灯 2-等红灯

Answer 2228

1-chōnghóngdēng Do not respect the red light 2-dēnghóngdēng wait for light

Question 2229

耀眼

Answer 2229

yàoyǎn 1 to dazzle 2 dazzling dazzling 车灯耀眼。 Chēdēng yàoyǎn. The headlights are dazzling. 耀眼的红旗 Yàoyǎn de hóngqí bright red flags

Question 2230

明显

Answer 2230

míngxiǎn clear; obvious; evident; distinct 明显的优势 Míngxiǎn de yōushì clear superiority 明显的改进 míngxiǎn de gǎijìn distinct improvement 明显的成效 míngxiǎn de chéngxiào tangible result 目标明显。 Mùbiāo míngxiǎn. The target is quite clear. ``` 这很明显是一个借口。 Zhè hěn míngxiǎn shì yī ge jièkǒu. This is evidently a pretext. 1 clear 2 distinct 3 obvious ```

Question 2231

载入

Answer 2231

zǎirù ``` 1 to load into 2 to record 3 to write into 4 to enter (data) 5 to go into (the records) 6 to go down (in history) ```

Question 2232

发亮

Answer 2232

fāliàng 1 to shine 2 shiny shine 把机器擦得发亮 Bǎ jīqì cā de fāliàng polish the machine till it shines 东方发亮了。 Dōngfāng fāliàng le. The gleam of dawn shimmered in the east.

Question 2233

当作

Answer 2233

dàngzuò 1 to treat as 2 to regard as 你把他们公司当作免费学习的地方，什么东西都搞通了以后再走。

Question 2234

泉水

Answer 2234

quánshuǐ spring water; springspring water M: gǔ [股]

Question 2235

纯洁

Answer 2235

chúnjié 1 pure; clean and honest 心地纯洁 Xīndì chúnjié be pure of heart 2 purify ``` 纯洁组织 chúnjié zǔzhī purify an organization 1 pure 2 clean and honest 3 to purify ```

Question 2236

料到

Answer 2236

liàodào 1 to foresee 2 to anticipate foresee; expect 没料到他会来。 Méi liàodào tā huì lái. We didn't expect him to come. 我们克服了许多没有料到的困难。 Wǒmen kèfú le xǔduō méiyǒu liàodào de kùnnan. We overcame many unforeseen difficulties.

Question 2237

草原

Answer 2237

cǎoyuán grasslands; prairie 1 grassland 2 prairie M: piàn [片]

Question 2238

羊肉

Answer 2238

yángròu 1 mutton 2 goat meat

Question 2239

仙境

Answer 2239

xiānjìng fairyland; wonderland; paradise 1 fairyland 2 wonderland 3 paradise

Question 2240

急促

Answer 2240

jícù Time is running short. Stop hesitating (or dithering). 1 urgent 2 hurried and brief 3 rushing 1 hurried; rapid 急促的脚步声 Jícù de jiǎobùshēng hurried footsteps 急促的枪声 jícù de qiāngshēng rapid gunfire 呼吸急促 hūxī jícù be short of breath 脉搏急促 màibó jícù have a short, quick pulse 2 (of time) short; pressing 时间很急促, 不要再犹豫了。 Shíjiān hěn jícù, bùyào zài yóuyù le.

Question 2241

用力

Answer 2241

yónglì exert oneself (physically); put forth one's strength 用力把门推了一下 Yònglì bǎmén tuī le yīxià give the door a hard push 用力喊叫 yònglì hǎnjiào shout at the top of one's voice 用力过度 yònglì guòdù overexert oneselfto exert oneself physically

Question 2242

意识

Answer 2242

yìshi 1 consciousness 2 awareness 3 to be aware 4 to realize 1 consciousness; awareness 法律意识 fǎlǜ yìshi law awareness 宗教意识 zōngjiào yìshi religious consciousness 增强全民的人口意识 zēngqiáng quánmín de rénkǒu yìshi increase the nation's awareness of the population problem 增强全民族的环境意识 zēngqiáng quán mínzú de huánjìng yìshi enhance the whole nation's awareness of the need to protect the environment 2 (usu. used with 到) be conscious (or aware) of; awake to; realize 他意识到自己的责任了。 Tā yìshi dào zìjǐ de zérèn le. He is conscious of his responsibilities. 她充分意识到将会遇到的困难。 Tā chōngfèn yìshi dào jiāng huì yùdào de kùnnan. She is fully aware of the difficulties awaiting her. 这一点我当时还没意识到。 Zhè yīdiǎn wǒ dāngshí hái méi yìshi dào. I didn't realize this at the time. PY yìshí

Question 2243

寻

Answer 2243

xúncháng an ancient measure of length, equal to eight chi(尺)look for; search; seek 寻人 xúnrén look for sb. missing ``` 寻物 xúnwù look for sth. lost 1 to search 2 to look for 3 to seek ``` an ancient measure of length, equal to eight chi(尺)look for; search; seek 寻人 xúnrén look for sb. missing 寻物 xúnwù look for sth. lost

Question 2244

寻常

Answer 2244

xúncháng An invention like this is really something out of the ordinary (or something exceptional). 1 usual 2 common 3 ordinary ordinary; usual; common 不寻常 bù xúncháng unusual; out of the ordinary 寻常人家 xúncháng rénjia an ordinary family 男人干一部分家务活在今天是很寻常的事情了。 Nán rén gàn yī bùfen jiāwùhuó zài jīntiān shì hěn xúncháng de shìqing le. It's quite common these days for men to do part of the housework. 发明这种东西, 确实不是寻常事。 Fāmíng zhèzhǒng dōngxi, quèshí bù shì xúncháng shì.

Question 2245

惊呆

Answer 2245

jīndāi 1 stupefied 2 stunned

Question 2246

不约而同

Answer 2246

bù yuē ér tóng do or think the same without prior consultation; happen to coincide 她一讲完, 大家不约而同都鼓起掌来。 Tā yī jiǎng wán, dàjiā bùyuē'értóng dōu gǔ qǐ zhǎng lái. Spontaneous applause broke out as soon as she finished speaking. 他们都不约而同地提出了这个问题。 Tāmen dōu bùyuē'értóng de tíchū le zhège wèntí. They all raised the question as if by prior agreement. / 三个人不约而同地大笑起来。 Sān ge rén bùyuē'értóng de dà xiào qǐlai. Simultaneously, the three of them burst out laughing.to agree by chance (idiom); taking the same action without prior consultation

Question 2247

天空

Answer 2247

tiānkōng the sky; the heavens；sky 无法无天

Question 2248

无法无天

Answer 2248

Wúfǎwútiān defy laws human and divine; become absolutely lawless; run wild ``` 无法无天的人 Wúfǎwútiān de rén a lawless, ungovernable creature 1 regardless of the law and of natural morality (idiom); maverick 2 undisciplined and out of control ```

Question 2249

光速

Answer 2249

guāngshù light beam 参考光束 cānkǎo guāngshù reference beamlight beam

Question 2250

自转

Answer 2250

zìzhuàn ASTRONOMY rotation 地球的自转 dìqiú de zìzhuàn the rotation of the earth 自转轴 Zìzhuànzhóu axis of rotationrotation

Question 2251

悬

Answer 2251

xuán ``` 1 to hang or suspend 2 to worry 3 public announcement 4 unresolved 5 baseless 6 without foundation ``` 1 hang; suspend ``` 悬在空中 xuán zài kōngzhōng suspend in midair 2 lift; raise ▶ 悬腕 xuánwàn 3 outstanding; unresolved ``` 这事儿不能老悬着, 得抓紧解决。 Zhè shìr bù néng lǎo xuán zhe, děi zhuājǐn jiějué. We can't leave the matter unresolved any longer. Let's have it settled without delay. 这笔帐悬了好久了。 Zhè bǐ zhàng xuán le hǎojiǔ le. This account has remained unsettled for a long time. 4 feel anxious; be solicitous ▶ 悬念 xuánniàn 5 imagine ▶ 悬拟 xuánnǐ 6 far apart ▶ 悬隔 xuángé DIALECTdangerous 在快车道上骑自行车, 可真悬。 Zài kuàichēdào shàng qí zìxíngchē, kě zhēn xuán. Cycling in the fast traffic lane is really dangerous.

Question 2252

冲

Answer 2252

chòng ``` 1 (of water) to dash against 2 to mix with water 3 to infuse 4 to rinse 5 to flush 6 to develop (a film) 7 to rise in the air 8 to clash 9 to collide with ``` ``` HZ 冲〔衝〕 1 thoroughfare 2 to go straight ahead 3 to rush 4 to clash ``` HZ 冲〔沖/衝〕 1 thoroughfare; important place ▶ 要冲 yàochōng 2 charge; rush; dash 向敌人冲去 Xiàng dírén chōng qù charge the enemy 哪里有困难就冲向哪里。 Nǎli yǒu kùnnan jiù chōng xiàng nǎli. Rush to wherever there are difficulties to tackle. 他冲进着火的房子, 救出了两个小孩。 Tā chōng jìn zháohuǒ de fángzi, jiù chū le liǎng ge xiǎohái. He dashed into the burning house and rescued two children. 3 clash; collide ▶ 冲突 chōngtū 4 ASTRONOMYopposition ▶ 大冲 dàchōng 1 pour boiling water on 冲茶 chōngchá make tea 2 rinse; flush 把盘子冲一冲。 Bǎ pánzi chōng yī chōng. rinse the plates 便后冲水。 Biàn hòu chōng shuǐ. Flush the toilet after use. ``` 秧苗给大水冲走了。 Yāngmiáo gěi dàshuǐ chōngzǒu le. The seedlings were washed away by the flood. 3 PHOTOGRAPHYdevelop ``` 冲胶卷 chōng jiāojuǎn develop a roll of film DIALECTa stretch of flatland in a hilly area

Question 2253

1-冲红灯 2-等红灯

Answer 2253

1-chōnghóngdēng Do not respect the red light 2-dēnghóngdēng wait for light

Question 2254

耀眼

Answer 2254

yàoyǎn 1 to dazzle 2 dazzling dazzling 车灯耀眼。 Chēdēng yàoyǎn. The headlights are dazzling. 耀眼的红旗 Yàoyǎn de hóngqí bright red flags

Question 2255

明显

Answer 2255

míngxiǎn clear; obvious; evident; distinct 明显的优势 Míngxiǎn de yōushì clear superiority 明显的改进 míngxiǎn de gǎijìn distinct improvement 明显的成效 míngxiǎn de chéngxiào tangible result 目标明显。 Mùbiāo míngxiǎn. The target is quite clear. ``` 这很明显是一个借口。 Zhè hěn míngxiǎn shì yī ge jièkǒu. This is evidently a pretext. 1 clear 2 distinct 3 obvious ```

Question 2256

载入

Answer 2256

zǎirù ``` 1 to load into 2 to record 3 to write into 4 to enter (data) 5 to go into (the records) 6 to go down (in history) ```

Question 2257

发亮

Answer 2257

fāliàng 1 to shine 2 shiny shine 把机器擦得发亮 Bǎ jīqì cā de fāliàng polish the machine till it shines 东方发亮了。 Dōngfāng fāliàng le. The gleam of dawn shimmered in the east.

Question 2258

当作

Answer 2258

dàngzuò 1 to treat as 2 to regard as 你把他们公司当作免费学习的地方，什么东西都搞通了以后再走。

Question 2259

泉水

Answer 2259

quánshuǐ spring water; springspring water M: gǔ [股]

Question 2260

纯洁

Answer 2260

chúnjié 1 pure; clean and honest 心地纯洁 Xīndì chúnjié be pure of heart 2 purify ``` 纯洁组织 chúnjié zǔzhī purify an organization 1 pure 2 clean and honest 3 to purify ```

Question 2261

料到

Answer 2261

liàodào 1 to foresee 2 to anticipate foresee; expect 没料到他会来。 Méi liàodào tā huì lái. We didn't expect him to come. 我们克服了许多没有料到的困难。 Wǒmen kèfú le xǔduō méiyǒu liàodào de kùnnan. We overcame many unforeseen difficulties.

Question 2262

适应

Answer 2262

shìyìng suit; adapt to; adjust to; conform to 适应需要 shìyìng xūyào meet the needs of 适应时代的要求 shìyìng shídài de yāoqiú keep abreast of the times 适应环境 shìyìng huánjìng adapt oneself to circumstances 适应社会进步的新思想 shìyìng shèhuì jìnbù de xīn sīxiǎng new ideas which conform to social progress 不适应生产力的发展 bù shìyìng shēngchǎnlì de fāzhǎn be incompatible with the growth of the productive forces 上层建筑要与经济基础相适应。 Shàngcéng jiànzhù yào yǔ jīngjì jīchǔ xiāng shìyìng. The superstructure should be suited to the economic base. 人们的思想必须适应已经变化了的情况。 Rénmen de sīxiǎng bìxū shìyìng yǐjing biànhuà le de qíngkuàng. People must adapt their thinking to the changed conditions. 1 to adapt 2 to fit 3 to suit

Question 2263

酸奶

Answer 2263

suānnǎi （酸牛奶） yougurt

Question 2264

无法

Answer 2264

wùfǎ unable; incapable 无法应付 wúfǎ yìngfu unable to cope with; at the end of one's resources 无法形容 wúfǎ xíngróng beyond description 无法解脱的困境 wúfǎ jiětuō de kùnjìng an inextricable dilemma ``` 局势无法控制。 Júshì wúfǎ kòngzhì. The situation was out of control. 1 unable 2 incapable ```

Question 2265

晕车

Answer 2265

yùnchē 😒 carsickness 好晕车 Hǎo yùnchē be liable to carsicknessto be carsick

Question 2266

红枣

Answer 2266

hóngzǎo HZ 红/大枣〔紅/-棗〕 PY hóngzǎo (or dàzǎo) 1 jujube 2 red date

Question 2267

和聪明人交流 和靠谱的人恋爱 和积极的人共事 和幽默的人随行 人生若能如此 就是最大的幸福…

Answer 2267

1-靠谱：kàopǔ： reliable 2-恋爱：liàn'ài： romantic affair； 3-积极：positive，energetic，vigorou； 4-共事：gòngshì： work together；fellow workers； 5-幽默：yōumò： humorous； 6-如此：rúcǐ： this way；

Question 2268

蜡烛

Answer 2268

lazhu 🕯️ candle M: gēn [根] / zhī [支]

Question 2269

巧合

Answer 2269

qiaohe coincidence 他俩同年, 生日又是同一天, 真是巧合。 Tā liǎ tóngnián, shēngri yòu shì tóngyī tiān, zhēnshi qiǎohé. What a coincidence it is that they were born in the same year and on the same day. 1 coincidence 2 coincidental 3 to coincide

Question 2270

逐渐

Answer 2270

zhujian ADVERB gradually; by degrees 他对情况逐渐熟悉起来了。 Tā duì qíngkuàng zhújiàn shúxī qǐlai le. He's gradually getting better acquainted with the situation. 天逐渐暗下来了。 Tiān zhújiàn àn xiàlai le. It's getting darker and darker.gradually

Question 2271

积累

Answer 2271

jilei accumulate 他在工作中积累了丰富的经验。 Tā zài gōngzuò zhōng jīlěi le fēngfù de jīngyàn. He has accumulated a wealth of experience in his work. 渊博的知识是一点点积累起来的。 Yuānbó de zhīshi shì yīdiǎn diǎn jīlěi qǐlai de. Profound knowledge is accumulated little by little. 工厂发展生产, 积累资金。 Gōngchǎng fāzhǎn shēngchǎn, jīlěi zījīn. The factory accumulated funds by developing production. 2 ECONOMICSaccumulation (for expanded reproduction) 逐年增加公共积累和个人收入 Zhúnián zēngjiā gōnggòng jīlěi hé gèrén shōurù increase public accumulation and personal income year by year 积累与消费 jīlěi yǔ xiāofèi accumulation and consumption ``` 积累率 jīlěi lǜ rate of accumulation 1 to accumulate 2 accumulation 3 cumulative 4 cumulatively ```

Question 2272

不得不

Answer 2272

budebu have no choice (or option) but to; cannot but; have to 我不得不去。 Wǒ bùdébù qù. There's nothing I can do but go. ``` 铁证如山, 那个坏家伙不得不低头认罪。 Tiězhèngrúshān, nà ge huài jiāhuo bùdébù dītóu rènzuì. Confronted with ironclad evidence the scoundrel had to plead guilty. 1 have no choice or option but to 2 cannot but 3 have to 4 can't help it 5 can't avoid ```

Question 2273

应酬

Answer 2273

yingchou have social intercourse with; treat with courtesy 不善应酬 Bùshàn yìngchou socially inept 应酬几句 yìngchou jǐ jù exchange a few polite words 应酬信件 yìngchou xìnjiàn courtesy letter 2 a social engagement (e.g. dinner party, luncheon party, etc.) ``` 今天晚上有个应酬。 Jīntiān wǎnshang yǒu ge yìngchou. I've been invited to dinner this evening. VARIANTS 酬应〔酬應〕 chóuyìng 1 social niceties 2 social interaction 3 a dinner party ```

Question 2274

恍然 恍然大悟

Answer 2274

huangran suddenly (understand sth) 2 in a flash huǎngrándàwù suddenly see the light; suddenly realize what has happened 经他一指点, 我才恍然大悟, 原来是我错了。 Jīng tā yī zhǐdiǎn, wǒ cái huǎngrándàwù, yuánlái shì wǒ cuò le. When he dropped the hint, it suddenly dawned on me that I was wrong. 1 to suddenly realize 2 to suddenly see the light

Question 2275

多嘴多舌

Answer 2275

duozuiduoshe to gossip and meddle 2 to shoot one's mouth off 3 talkative

Question 2276

唤起

Answer 2276

huanqi 唤起孩子们的良知 huanqi haizimen de liangzhi awake knowledge arouse 唤起民众 huànqǐ mínzhòng arouse the masses of the people 2 call; recall 有必要唤起人们注意这个事实。 Yǒu bìyào huànqǐ rénmen zhùyì zhège shìshí. It is necessary to call attention to this fact. ``` 唤起对往事的回忆 Huànqǐ duì wǎngshì de huíyì evoke past memories 1 to waken (to action) 2 to rouse (the masses) 3 to evoke (attention, recollection etc) ```

Question 2277

良知

Answer 2277

liangzhi intuitive knowledge; innate knowledge 1 innate sense of right and wrong 2 conscience 3 bosom friend

Question 2278

淘气

Answer 2278

taoqi naughty; mischievous 这孩子很聪明, 可就是有些淘气。 Zhè háizi hěn cōngming, kě jiù shì yǒuxiē táoqì. The child is very bright, but a bit too mischievous. ``` 淘气鬼 táoqìguǐ a mischievous imp; a regular little mischief 2 DIALECTget angry 1 naughty 2 mischievous ```

Question 2279

摄影

Answer 2279

sheying take a photograph 摄影留念 shèyǐng liúniàn have a souvenir photograph taken 航空摄影 hángkōng shèyǐng aerial photography 红外摄影 hóngwài shèyǐng infrared photography 风景摄影 fēngjǐng shèyǐng landscape photography 静物摄影 jìngwù shèyǐng still-life photography 人像摄影 rénxiàng shèyǐng portraiture photography 体育摄影 tǐyù shèyǐng sports photography 舞台摄影 wǔtái shèyǐng stage photography 新闻摄影 xīnwén shèyǐng reportage photography 2 shoot a film; film ``` 全景(内景, 外景)摄影 quánjǐng(nèijǐng, wàijǐng)shèyǐng panoramic (interior, exterior) shooting 1 to take a photograph 2 photography 3 to shoot (a movie) ```

Question 2280

切身 切身体验 切身感受

Answer 2280

切身 of immediate concern to oneself or sb. 物价影响到千家万户的切身利益。 Wùjià yǐngxiǎng dào qiānjiāwànhù de qièshēn lìyì. Prices affect the immediate interests of every family. 2 personal; first-hand 切身体验 Qièshēn tǐyàn personal experience 他在山区工作过, 对那里缺医少药的情况有切身体会。 Tā zài shānqū gōngzuò guò, duì nàli quēyīshǎoyào de qíngkuàng yǒu qièshēn tǐhuì. He has worked in mountainous areas before, and has first-hand knowledge of the lack of doctors and medicine there. 1 direct 2 concerning oneself 3 personal

Question 2281

追求

Answer 2281

zhuiqiu seek; pursue 追求真理 zhuīqiú zhēnlǐ seek truth; be in pursuit of truth 追求名誉地位 zhuīqiú míngyù dìwèi be after fame and position 单纯追求数量 dānchún zhuīqiú shùliàng concentrate on quantity alone; lay stress on quantity at the expense of quality 盲目追求高指标 mángmù zhuīqiú gāo zhǐbiāo blindly chase high targets 片面追求产值 piànmiàn zhuīqiú chǎnzhí go exclusively after output value ``` 追求利润 zhuīqiú lìrùn seek profits 2 court (a woman); woo 1 to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly 2 to seek after 3 to woo ```

Question 2282

缺陷

Answer 2282

quexian defect; drawback; flaw; blemish 生理缺陷 shēnglǐ quēxiàn a physical defect 这个计划有些缺陷。 Zhège jìhuà yǒuxiē quēxiàn. The plan has some shortcomings. 精神上有缺陷的人不能作证人。 Jīngshén shàng yǒu quēxiàn de rén bù néng zuòzhèng rén. Those with mental handicaps cannot be witnesses. 1 defect 2 flaw 3 physical defect

Question 2283

商量

Answer 2283

shangliang consult; discuss; talk over 有事同群众商量。 Yǒu shì tóng qúnzhòng shāngliang. Consult the masses when matters arise. 这事可以商量着办。 Zhè shì kěyǐ shāngliang zhe bàn. That can be settled through discussion. 全世界的事应由世界各国商量着办。 Quánshìjiè de shì yīng yóu shìjiè gèguó shāngliang zhe bàn. Matters that concern the whole world should be settled through consultation among all the nations. ``` 咱们得找主任商量一下。 Zánmen děi zhǎo zhǔrèn shāngliang yīxià. We ought to talk it over with the director. 1 to consult 2 to talk over 3 to discuss ```

Question 2284

容忍

Answer 2284

rongren tolerate; put up with; condone 我们不能容忍这种浪费现象。 Wǒmen bùnéng róngrěn zhè zhǒng làngfèi xiànxiàng. We cannot tolerate such waste. 采取容忍和克制的态度 Cǎiqǔ róngrěn hé kèzhì de tàidu adopt a tolerant and restrained attitude 他的错误行为使人无法容忍。 Tā de cuòwù xíngwéi shǐ rén wúfǎ róngrěn. No one could put up with his bad conduct any longer. or People find his conduct intolerable. 1 to put up with 2 to tolerate

Question 2285

完全有权利

Answer 2285

wanquan you quanli Have all right to ... ...按照我的理解，我等了三十分钟你没还到，又没打电话说明原因.我认为我完全有权利不再等你.

Question 2286

1-守约 2- 守时 3- 守

Answer 2286

1-shouyue abide by an agreement 2 keep an appointment 1 to keep an appointment 2 to keep one's word 2-shoushi be on time; be punctualpunctual 3- shou guard; defend 守城 shǒuchéng defend a city 守球门 shǒu qiúmén keep goal 守住阵地 shǒu zhù zhèndì hold the position 2 keep watch 守了一夜 shǒu le yī yè keep watch for the whole night 守着伤员 shǒu zhe shāngyuán watch over (or look after) the wounded 3 observe; abide by 守纪律 shǒujìlǜ observe discipline 守规矩 shǒu guīju behave well 守信用 shǒu xìnyòng keep one's promise; be as good as one's word 守着老一套 shǒu zhe lǎo yī tào stick to the old practice 4 close to; near ``` 守着水的地方要多养鱼。 Shǒu zhe shuǐ de dìfang yào duō yǎng yú. Where there is water nearby, make a special effort to breed fish. 1 to guard 2 to defend 3 to keep watch 4 to abide by the law 5 to observe (rules or ritual) 6 nearby ```

Question 2287

1- 相反 2- 相似

Answer 2287

1- xiangfan contrary; opposite 我的意思跟你正相反。 Wǒ de yìsi gēn nǐ zhèng xiāngfǎn. My opinion is contrary to yours (or is just the opposite of yours). 结果与我们的愿望恰好相反。 Jiéguǒ yǔ wǒmen de yuànwàng qiàhǎo xiāngfǎn. The result turned out contrary to our expectations. 他们朝着相反的方向开走了。 Tāmen cháozhe xiāngfǎn de fāngxiàng kāi zǒu le. They drove off in opposite directions. 他跟他弟弟对政治持相反的观点。 Tā gēn tā dìdi duì zhèngzhì chí xiāngfǎn de guāndiǎn. He and his brother had contrary points of view on politics. 2 ADVERBon the contrary 他一点儿也不吝啬, 相反, 没有比他更大方的了。 Tā yīdiǎnr yě bù lìnsè, xiāngfǎn, méiyǒu bǐ tā gèng dàfang de le. He is not stingy; on the contrary, no one could be more generous. 他们根本不是好朋友, 相反, 是死对头。 Tāmen gēnběn bù shì hǎo péngyou, xiāngfǎn, shì sǐduìtou. Far from being best friends, they are bitter enemies. 1 opposite 2 contrary 2- xiangsi resemble; be similar; be alike 兄弟俩面貌相似。 Xiōng-dì liǎ miànmào xiāngsì. The two brothers look alike. ``` 历史往往有惊人的相似之处。 Lìshǐ wǎngwǎng yǒu jīngrén de xiāngsì zhī chù. Astonishing parallels can often be found in history. 1 to resemble 2 similar 3 like 4 resemblance 5 similarity ```

Question 2288

涉及

Answer 2288

sheji involve; relate to; touch upon 双方的分歧涉及一些重大原则性问题。 Shuāngfāng de fēnqí shèjí yīxiē zhòngdà yuánzéxìng wèntí. The differences between the two sides involve major matters of principle. 遗传工程涉及的学科和技术面很广。 Yíchuán gōngchéng shèjí de xuékē hé jìshù miàn hěn guǎng. Genetic engineering deals with a wide range of disciplines and technologies. 1 to involve 2 to touch upon (a topic)

Question 2289

交往

Answer 2289

jiaowang association; contact 我和他交往, 得益不少。 Wǒ hé tā jiāowǎng, déyì bùshǎo. I have gained a lot by associating with him. 在同各国人民的交往中, 我们学习到不少有用的东西。 Zài tóng gèguó rénmín de jiāowǎng zhōng, wǒmen xuéxí dào bùshǎo yǒuyòng de dōngxi. In our contacts with people of other countries, we have learned many useful things. 两人交往甚密。 Liǎng rén jiāowǎng shèn mì. The two of them often got together ``` 他不大和人交往。 Tā bù dà hé rén jiāowǎng. He is unsociable. 1 to associate (with) 2 to have contact (with) 3 to hang out (with) 4 to date 5 (interpersonal) relationship 6 association 7 contact ```

Question 2290

比方

Answer 2290

bifang analogy; instance 打比方 Dǎ bǐfang draw an analogy 拿盖房子作比方 ná gài fángzi zuò bǐfang take for instance the building of a house 这不过是个比方。 Zhè bùguò shì ge bǐfang. This is only by way of analogy. 2 suppose 听说他待人热情, 比方我求他帮个忙。他不会拒绝吧？ Tīngshuō tā dàirén rèqíng, bǐfang wǒ qiú tā bāng ge máng. Tā bù huì jùjué ba？ I hear he's very warm-hearted, so I don't suppose he would refuse me help if I ask him. 3 same as 比如 bǐrú 1 analogy 2 instance 3 for instance

Question 2291

年龄

Answer 2291

nianling age 他参军还不够年龄。 Tā cānjūn hái bùgòu niánlíng. He is too young to join the army. 从马的牙齿可以看出它的年龄。 Cóng mǎ de yáchǐ kěyǐ kànchū tā de niánlíng. You can tell a horse's age from its teeth. 年龄不饶人。 Niánlíng bù ráo rén. Age will show itself. or Age will tell.(a person's) age M: bǎ [把] / gè [个]

Question 2292

资格

Answer 2292

zige qualifications 具备必要的资格 jùbèi bìyào de zīgé have the requisite qualifications; be qualified 取消比赛资格 qǔxiāo bǐsài zīgé be disqualified from the contest 取消预备党员资格 qǔxiāo yùbèi dǎngyuán zīgé annul the status of sb. as a probationary Party member 你们有什么资格向别的国家发号施令？ Nǐmen yǒu shénme zīgé xiàng bié de guójiā fāhàoshīlìng？ What right have you to dictate to other countries? 2 seniority ``` 他因资格老而当选主席。 Tā yīn zīgé lǎo ér dāngxuǎn zhǔxí. He was elected chairman by virtue of his seniority. 1 qualifications 2 seniority ```

Question 2293

维护

Answer 2293

weihu safeguard; defend; uphold 维护团结 wéihù tuánjié uphold unity 维护人民的利益 wéihù rénmín de lìyì safeguard the people's interests 维护国家主权 wéihù guójiā zhǔquán defend state sovereignty 维护民族尊严 wéihù mínzú zūnyán vindicate (or defend) national honour ``` 维护国际和平与安全 wéihù guójì hépíng yǔ ānquán maintain international peace and security 1 to defend 2 to safeguard 3 to protect 4 to uphold 5 to maintain ```

Question 2294

秩序

Answer 2294

zhixu order; sequence 工作秩序 gōngzuò zhìxù sequence of work 守秩序 shǒu zhìxù observe order 维持社会秩序 wéichí shèhuì zhìxù maintain public order ``` 紧张而有秩序的工作 jǐnzhāng ér yǒu zhìxù de gōngzuò intense but orderly work 1 order (orderly) 2 order (sequence) 3 social order 4 the state (of society) M: gè [个] ```

Question 2295

规范

Answer 2295

guifan standard; norm 合乎规范 Héhū guīfàn conform to the standard ``` 这个词的用法不规范。 Zhège cí de yòng fǎ bù guīfàn. This is not the normal way of using the word. 1 norm 2 standard 3 specification 4 regulation 5 rule 6 within the rules 7 to fix rules 8 to regulate 9 to specif ```

Question 2296

容许

Answer 2296

ronxu tolerate; permit; allow 容许新闻自由 róngxǔ xīnwén zìyóu toleration of free press 容许宗教自由 róngxǔ zōngjiào zìyóu religious toleration 容许别人把话说完 róngxǔ biéren bǎ huà shuō wán allow others to finish what they want to say 侵犯别国主权是绝不容许的。 Qīnfàn bié guó zhǔquán shì jué bù róngxǔ de. It is absolutely impermissible to encroach upon the sovereignty of a country. 情况不容许我们再等待了。 Qíngkuàng bù róngxǔ wǒmen zài děngdài le. In such circumstances we can't afford to wait any longer. 可以容许你有三天的准备时间。 Kěyǐ róngxǔ nǐ yǒu sān tiān de zhǔnbèi shíjiān. You'll be allowed three days to prepare. 我们不容许任何外来干涉。 Wǒmen bù róngxǔ rènhé wàilái gānshè. We will brook no outside interference. ``` 原则问题决不容许让步。 Yuánzé wèntí jué bù róngxǔ ràngbù. There should be no concessions whatsoever on matters of principle. 2 ADVERB FORMALperhaps; possibly ``` 此类事件, 十年前容许有之。 Cǐ lèi shìjiàn, shí nián qián róngxǔ yǒu zhī. Such things might possibly have happened ten years ago. 1 to permit 2 to allow

Question 2297

1-优惠 2- 优惠券

Answer 2297

1- youhui preferential; favourable 优惠贷款 yōuhuì dàikuǎn loan on favourable terms 优惠价格 yōuhuì jiàgé preferential price ``` 优惠的贸易安排 yōuhuì de màoyì ānpái preferential trade arrangement 1 preferential 2 favorable 3 deal 4 offer 5 discoun ``` 2- yōuhuìquàn coupon 星巴克的优惠券

Question 2298

苦恼 烦恼

Answer 2298

kunao vexed; worried 受到一点挫折用不着苦恼。 Shòudào yīdiǎn cuòzhé yòngbuzháo kǔnǎo. You shouldn't get frustrated just because of a few setbacks. ``` 这个问题使人非常苦恼。 Zhège wèntí shǐ rén fēicháng kǔnǎo. This problem is extremely vexing. 1 vexed 2 distressed ``` fannao vexed; worried ``` 何必为这些小事烦恼？ Hébì wèi zhèxiē xiǎoshì fánnǎo？ Why should you fret over such trifles? 1 to be worried 2 to be distressed 3 worries ```

Question 2299

游览

Answer 2299

youlan sight-seeing; tour; visit 游览西湖 yóulǎn Xī Hú go sight-seeing on the West Lake ``` 游览长城 yóulǎn Chángchéng visit the Great Wall 1 to go sightseeing 2 to tour 3 to visit M: cì [次] ```

Question 2300

海洋 海洋生物

Answer 2300

haiyang marine/ sea haiyangshengwu marine organisms 海洋生物学 hǎiyáng shēngwùxué marine biology

Question 2301

属于

Answer 2301

shǔyú VERB belong to; be part of 火星属于克林贡帝国。 Huǒxīng shǔyú Kèlíngòng dìguó. Mars belongs to the Klingon Empire. 猿和猴属于灵长类。 Yuán hé hóu shǔyú língzhǎnglèi. Apes and monkeys belong to the primates.

Question 2302

枣

Answer 2302

zǎo NOUN 1 jujube tree 2 jujube; (Chinese) date; tsao 枣茶 zǎochá health beverage made of dates, black tea, and other ingredients VARIANTS 枣儿〔棗兒〕 zǎor 1 jujube