do 的英语意思
dodo1 /duː/ auxiliary verb (past tense did /dɪd/, past participle done /dʌn/, third person singular does /dəz; strong dʌz/)
查看全部语言翻译1 a)used with another verb to form questions or negatives与另一个动词连用,构成疑问句或否定句:
Do you like bananas?你喜欢香蕉吗?
I don’t feel like going out tonight.我今晚不想出去。
Ian didn’t answer.伊恩没有回答。
Where do you live?你住在哪里?
Doesn’t Rosie look wonderful?罗西看起来不是很漂亮吗?
Don’t listen to her!别听她的! b) spoken口语 used to form question tags (=short questions that you add to the end of statements)用于构成附加疑问句(即加在陈述句末尾的简短问句):
You know Tony, don’t you?你认识托尼,对吧?
She didn’t understand, did she?她没听懂,是吗?2used instead of repeating a verb that has already been used用于替代前文已出现的动词,避免重复:
‘Will Kay come?’ ‘She may do.’"凯会来吗?""她可能会来。"
So now you know as much as I do.所以你现在知道的和我一样多了。
‘You forgot all about it.’ ‘No, I didn’t.’"你把这件事全忘了。""不,我没有。"
‘I want to go home.’ ‘So do I.’"我想回家。""我也是。"
I didn’t believe the story and neither did he.我不相信这个故事,他也不信。3used to emphasize the main verb in a sentence用于强调句中的主要动词:
Do be careful.一定要小心啊。
You do look nice in that hat.你戴那顶帽子真的很好看。
I do think she’s behaved badly.我确实认为她的行为很恶劣。
‘You should have warned me.’ ‘But I did warn you.’"你本应该提醒我的。""但我确实提醒过你了。"
He owns, or did own (=emphasizing past tense), a yacht.他拥有,或者说曾经拥有(强调过去时态)一艘游艇。4 spoken口语 used when politely offering someone something用于礼貌地向某人提供某物:
Do have another sandwich.请再来一块三明治吧。
查看全部语言翻译1 a)used with another verb to form questions or negatives与另一个动词连用,构成疑问句或否定句:
Do you like bananas?你喜欢香蕉吗?
I don’t feel like going out tonight.我今晚不想出去。
Ian didn’t answer.伊恩没有回答。
Where do you live?你住在哪里?
Doesn’t Rosie look wonderful?罗西看起来不是很漂亮吗?
Don’t listen to her!别听她的! b) spoken口语 used to form question tags (=short questions that you add to the end of statements)用于构成附加疑问句(即加在陈述句末尾的简短问句):
You know Tony, don’t you?你认识托尼,对吧?
She didn’t understand, did she?她没听懂,是吗?2used instead of repeating a verb that has already been used用于替代前文已出现的动词,避免重复:
‘Will Kay come?’ ‘She may do.’"凯会来吗?""她可能会来。"
So now you know as much as I do.所以你现在知道的和我一样多了。
‘You forgot all about it.’ ‘No, I didn’t.’"你把这件事全忘了。""不,我没有。"
‘I want to go home.’ ‘So do I.’"我想回家。""我也是。"
I didn’t believe the story and neither did he.我不相信这个故事,他也不信。3used to emphasize the main verb in a sentence用于强调句中的主要动词:
Do be careful.一定要小心啊。
You do look nice in that hat.你戴那顶帽子真的很好看。
I do think she’s behaved badly.我确实认为她的行为很恶劣。
‘You should have warned me.’ ‘But I did warn you.’"你本应该提醒我的。""但我确实提醒过你了。"
He owns, or did own (=emphasizing past tense), a yacht.他拥有,或者说曾经拥有(强调过去时态)一艘游艇。4 spoken口语 used when politely offering someone something用于礼貌地向某人提供某物:
Do have another sandwich.请再来一块三明治吧。dodo2 verb (past tense did, past participle done, third person singular does)
1action/activity [transitive] to perform an action or activity执行某个动作或活动:
Have you done your homework yet?你做完作业了吗?
You need to do more exercise.你需要多做运动。
It’s a pleasure doing business with you.很高兴与您做生意。
I didn’t know what to do.我不知道该怎么办。
All he does is sit in front of the television all day.他整天就坐在电视机前什么都不干。do something/nothing/anything etc
We should do something to help him.我们应该做些什么来帮助他。
It all happened so quickly that I couldn’t do anything about it.一切发生得太快,我对此无能为力。
bored teenagers with nothing to do无所事事的青少年do the laundry/ironing/dishes etc
It’s your turn to do the dishes.该轮到你洗碗了。Register语体In written English, people often use the verb act rather than the phrase do something, as it sounds more formal:· The government needs to act to help these people.在书面英语中,人们常用动词 act 代替短语 do something,因为前者听起来更正式:· The government needs to act to help these people.(政府需要采取行动帮助这些人。)2succeed [intransitive] used to ask or talk about how successful someone is at something用于询问或谈论某人在某事上的表现如何do well/badly
Students are under considerable pressure to do well.学生们承受着巨大的压力,必须表现出色。how somebody/something is doing (with/in something)
You should get promoted after about a year, depending on how you’re doing.大约一年后你应该会得到晋升,这取决于你的表现。
How’s he doing in trying to give up smoking?他戒烟戒得怎么样了?3have an effect [transitive] to have a particular effect on something or someone对某事或某人产生特定影响:
The scandal will do serious damage to his reputation.这桩丑闻将严重损害他的声誉。
This will do nothing for (=will not improve) Jamie’s confidence.这对杰米的自信心毫无帮助(=不会有所改善)。
The colour does nothing for her (=does not improve her appearance).这种颜色对她毫无裨益(=没有改善她的外貌)。
Getting the job has done a lot for (=had a good effect on) her self-esteem.得到这份工作对她的自尊心大有裨益(=产生了积极影响)。
A week in the countryside will do you good (=make you feel better).在乡下待上一周对你有好处(=让你感觉更好)。
Exercise can do wonders for (=have a very good effect on) body, mind, and spirit.锻炼对身体、心理和精神都能产生奇效(=非常好的效果)。4job [transitive] to have a particular job从事某种职业:
What do you want to do after you leave school?你离开学校后想做什么?
What do you do for a living (=as your job)?你靠什么谋生(=作为你的工作)?
She’s very good at what she does.她非常擅长自己的工作。5enough/acceptable [intransitive, transitive not in progressive] used to say that something will be enough or be acceptable用于表示某事足够或可以接受:
We don’t have a lot of wine for the party, but it should just about do.我们为派对准备的酒不多,但应该勉强够用。
I can’t find my black shoes so these will have to do.我找不到我的黑鞋,所以只好将就穿这双了。
A few sandwiches will do me for lunch.几块三明治就够我当午饭了。
It won’t do (=it is not acceptable) to say that the situation couldn’t have been avoided.说这种情况本可以避免是不妥的(=不可接受的)。6what somebody will do for something used to talk about what arrangements someone has made to get something they need用于谈论某人为获得所需之物而做出的安排:
What will you do for money if you leave your job?如果你辞职了,钱的问题怎么解决?
I’m not sure what we’ll do for transport yet.我还不确定交通问题怎么解决。7what is somebody/something doing? spoken口语 used to ask why someone or something is in a particular place or doing a particular thing, especially when you are surprised or annoyed by this用于询问某人或某物为何出现在某处或做某事,尤指对此感到惊讶或恼火时:
What’s my coat doing on the floor?我的外套怎么在地板上?
What are you doing walking around at this time of night?你这么晚了还在外面走,干什么呢?
What on earth do you think you’re doing?你到底在干什么?8 do your/somebody’s hair/nails/make-up etc to do something that improves your appearance or someone else’s appearance做某事以改善自己或他人的外貌:
It must take her ages to do her make-up in the mornings.她每天早上化妆一定要花很长时间。
Who does your hair?谁给你做的发型?9spend time [transitive] informal非正式 to spend a period of time doing something花一段时间做某事:
She did a year backpacking around the world.她花了一年时间背包游历世界。
Oh yes, I certainly did my time in the army (=spent time in the army).哦,是的,我确实在军队里待过一段时间(=在军队中服役过)。10study [transitive] British English to study a particular subject in a school or university在学校或大学学习某一特定科目:
I did French for five years.我学了五年法语。► see thesaurus at study11cook [transitive] to cook a particular type of food烹饪某种特定食物:
I was thinking of doing a casserole tonight.我在想今晚做一道砂锅菜。► see thesaurus at cook12do 10 miles/20 kms etc to achieve a particular distance, speed etc达到某一特定距离、速度等:
We did 300 kilometres on the first day.我们第一天行驶了300公里。
The car can do 120 mph.这辆车最高时速可达120英里。13provide a service [transitive] to provide a particular service or sell a particular product提供某种特定服务或销售某种特定产品:
They do interior and exterior design.他们提供室内和室外设计服务。
We don’t do food after two o'clock.我们两点以后不供应餐食。14perform a play [transitive] to perform a particular play, show etc演出某部特定的戏剧、节目等:
We did ‘Guys and Dolls’ last year.我们去年演出了《红男绿女》。15decorate [transitive] to paint or decorate a room, house etc粉刷或装饰房间、房屋等:
How are you going to do your living room?你打算怎么装饰你的客厅?16behave [intransitive] to behave in a particular way以某种特定方式行事:
In the evenings students are free to do as they please (=do what they want).晚上学生可以自由地做自己想做的事(=随心所欲)。
I wish you’d do as you’re told (=do what you are told to do)!我希望你能听话(=按照别人告诉你的去做)!17somebody doesn’t do nice/funny/sensible etc spoken口语 informal非正式 used humorously to say that someone cannot or does not behave in a particular way幽默地表示某人不能或不会以某种特定方式行事:
Sensible? I don’t do sensible.理智?我可不懂什么叫理智。18copy behaviour [transitive] to copy someone’s behaviour or the way they talk, especially in order to entertain people模仿某人的行为或说话方式,尤指为了逗乐他人:
He does a brilliant George Bush (=copies him in a very funny way).他模仿乔治·布什模仿得惟妙惟肖(=以非常滑稽的方式模仿他)。19do lunch/do a movie etc informal非正式 to have lunch, go to see a film etc with someone与某人共进午餐、一起去看电影等:
Let’s do lunch next week.我们下周一起吃个午饭吧。20drugs [transitive] informal非正式 to use an illegal drug使用违禁药物:
He says he’s never done hard drugs in his life.他说他这辈子从未碰过烈性毒品。21visit [transitive] to visit a particular place, especially as a tourist游览某个特定地方,尤指作为游客:
Let’s do the Eiffel Tower today.我们今天去参观埃菲尔铁塔吧。22that’ll do! spoken口语 used to tell a child to stop behaving badly用于告诉孩子停止不良行为23that does it! spoken口语 used to say angrily that you will not accept a situation anymore用于愤怒地表示自己再也无法忍受某种情况:
Right, that does it! I’m not going to listen to any more of this!好了,够了!我不打算再听这些了!24that should do it (also that ought to do it) spoken口语 used to say that you will have finished doing something if you just do one more thing用于表示只要再做一件事就能完成某事:
I’ve just got to prepare the dessert and that should do it.我只需要准备好甜点,这样就大功告成了。25do it informal非正式 to have sex – used humorously or when you want to avoid saying the word ‘sex’发生性关系——幽默用法,或用于避免直接说"sex"一词26somebody would do well to do something used to advise someone that they should do something用于建议某人应该做某事:
Most people would do well to reduce the amount of salt in their diet.大多数人最好减少饮食中的盐分摄入。27punish [transitive] British English spoken口语 to punish or attack someone惩罚或攻击某人 → be/get done at done2(8)28deceive [transitive] British English informal非正式 to deceive or trick someone欺骗或愚弄某人 → be done at done2(7)29 what’s doing ...? spoken口语 used to ask what is happening用于询问正在发生什么事:
What’s doing at your place tonight?你们今晚有什么活动?30do or die used to say that someone is determined to do something very brave or dangerous even if they die attempting it用于表示某人决心做某件非常勇敢或危险的事,即使因此丧命也在所不惜31 how (are) you doing? spoken口语 used when you meet someone to ask them if they are well, happy etc遇见某人时用于询问对方是否安好、快乐等:
Hi Bob, how you doing?嘿,鲍勃,你好吗?32what can I do you for? spoken口语 used humorously to ask someone how you can help them, especially when you are trying to sell them something幽默地询问某人需要什么帮助,尤指在试图向其推销某物时33do well by somebody to treat someone well善待某人:
His relations always did pretty well by him.他的亲戚们一直对他相当不错。34do one spoken口语 informal非正式 used to tell someone who is making you feel upset or angry to go away用于告诉令自己难过或恼火的人走开:
Oh, just go and do one!哦,你给我走开! → doing, done2, → do your bit at bit2(8), → how do you do at how(11), → nothing doing at nothing1(14), → do somebody proud at proud(5), → do something to death at death(4), → can-doCOLLOCATIONS词语搭配– Meaning 1——含义1do + NOUNdo + 名词do a job/task· On Saturdays I usually do a few jobs around the house.· 周六我通常会做一些家务。do some/any/ no etc work· She was feeling too tired to do any work.· 她累得不想做任何工作。do the shopping/cleaning/ironing/cooking etc· Who does the cooking in your family?· 你们家谁做饭?do the housework (=jobs in your home such as cleaning, washing clothes etc)· I’ve been doing the housework all day.· 我做了一整天的家务。do the dishes (also do the washing-up British English) (=wash the plates after a meal)· Will anyone help me do the washing-up?· 有人愿意帮我洗碗吗?do the laundry (also do the washing British English) (=wash dirty clothes)· Ellie was doing the washing.· 埃莉在洗衣服。do your homework· My parents don’t let me go out unless I’ve done my homework.· 我父母不让我出去,除非我做完了作业。do a calculation/sum (=use numbers to find out a figure, price etc)· I did a quick calculation on a piece of paper.· 我在一张纸上快速地做了个计算。do business (=buy and sell goods, or provide services)· The company does a lot of business in China.· 这家公司在中国有大量业务往来。do something/nothing/anything· He lay on the sofa and did nothing all day.· 他躺在沙发上,整天什么都没做。COLLOCATIONS词语搭配– Meaning 3——含义3do + NOUNdo + 名词do some/any/no good (=improve a situation)· It might do some good if you talk to him about the problem.· 如果你和他谈谈这个问题,可能会有些帮助。· The fresh air has done me good.· 新鲜空气对我大有好处。do somebody good (=make someone feel better)not do (somebody) any harm also do (somebody) no harm (=not have a bad effect on something or someone)· One or two chocolate cookies won’t do you any harm.· 吃一两块巧克力饼干不会对你有什么害处。do damage (to something/somebody)· A mistake like that can do a lot of damage to your career.· 这样的错误会对你的职业生涯造成很大损害。phrases短语do a lot for something (=have a good effect on something)· The new leisure centre has done a lot for the town’s image.· 新的休闲中心大大提升了这座城市的形象。do nothing for something (=not have a good effect on something)· Being apart for so long did nothing for our relationship.· 长期分离对我们的感情毫无益处。do nothing for somebody (=used to say that particular clothes, colours etc do not suit someone)· I liked the dress but it did nothing for me.· 我喜欢那条裙子,但它穿在我身上效果一般。do wonders for something (=have a very good effect on something)· A new haircut can do wonders for your self-confidence.· 换个新发型能大大增强你的自信心。do more harm than good (=used to say that something had a bad effect rather than a good one)· I followed his advice but it did more harm than good.· 我听从了他的建议,但结果弊大于利。THESAURUS同义词辨析do to do something – used in the following phrases做某事——用于以下短语中: do your work/homework etc: · It usually takes me a couple of hours to do my homework.· 我通常需要几个小时来做作业。do the shopping/cooking/washing etc: · She’s gone to the supermarket to do the shopping.· 她去超市买东西了。do a test/experiment/some research: · The doctor did some tests.· 医生做了一些检查。· Fraser spent some time in Egypt doing some archaeological research.· 弗雷泽在埃及待了一段时间,进行考古研究。· Scientists are doing research on two types of vaccine.· 科学家们正在对两种疫苗进行研究。do a course: · Have you decided which course you want to do at university?· 你决定好要在大学读哪个专业了吗?make to do something – used in the following phrases做某事——用于以下短语中: make a speech: · The prince made a short speech.· 王子发表了简短的讲话。make a comment/suggestion/joke: · Can I make a suggestion?· 我可以提个建议吗?make a decision: · The committee will meet to make their final decision.· 委员会将开会作出最终决定。make a mistake: · I think someone has made a mistake.· 我想有人犯了个错误。give to do something – used in the following phrases做某事——用于以下短语中: give a talk/speech/lecture: · They’ve asked him to give a talk.· 他们请他做一次演讲。give a performance: · The band gave a brilliant performance.· 乐队进行了一场精彩的演出。take to do something – used in the following phrases做某事——用于以下短语中: take a test/exam: · Kate’s taking her driving test tomorrow.· 凯特明天要参加驾照考试。take a bath/shower: · I think I’ll go and take a shower.· 我想去冲个澡。take a walk: · Normally, he took a walk in the evenings.· 他通常晚上出去散步。commit to do something that is a crime, especially a serious crime做违法的事,尤指严重罪行: commit a crime: · The crime was committed in the early hours of the morning.· 案件发生在凌晨时分。commit a robbery/murder etc: · Dixon later admitted committing the robbery.· 迪克森后来承认实施了抢劫。carry out something to do something – used in the following phrases做某事——用于以下短语中: carry out your work: · The violence is making it difficult for firefighters to carry out their work.· 暴力事件使消防员难以开展工作。carry out a task/duty: · He still managed to carry out his duties.· 他仍然设法履行了自己的职责。carry out a survey/test/some research: · The hospital carries out research into skin diseases.· 该医院开展皮肤病研究。carry out an operation: · The operation was carried out at a hospital in Paris.· 手术在巴黎一家医院进行。carry out a threat/promise: · They didn’t carry out their threat to kill the hostages.· 他们没有执行杀害人质的威胁。carry out somebody’s orders/instructions/wishes: · I’m sure I can rely on you to carry out my instructions.· 我相信你会执行我的指示的。perform to do something. Perform is more formal than carry out, and is used in the following phrases做某事。perform 比 carry out 更正式,用于以下短语中: perform a task/duty: · The job mostly involves performing administrative tasks.· 这份工作主要涉及执行行政任务。perform an operation: · A team of surgeons performed the operation.· 一组外科医生实施了这次手术。conduct to do something – used in the following phrases做某事——用于以下短语中: conduct a survey/study/experiment: · They conducted a survey of approximately 2,000 people living in the area.· 他们对该地区约2000名居民进行了调查。conduct an inquiry/investigation: · The police are conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire.· 警方正在对火灾原因展开调查。conduct an interview: · Knowing how to conduct a successful interview is a skill.· 懂得如何进行一次成功的面试是一种技能。conduct a campaign: · People were unimpressed by the way in which the election campaign was conducted.· 人们对此次选举活动的开展方式感到不满。go about something to do your work or the things that you usually do, especially when something serious has happened照常工作或做日常事务,尤指在发生严重事情之后: go about your work/business: · The next day she went about her business as if nothing had happened.· 第二天她若无其事地照常处理自己的事务。get on with something spoken口语 especially British English to start doing something that you should have started already or to continue doing something that you stopped doing for a short time开始做本应早已开始的事,或继续做短暂停止的事: · I need to get on with my homework.· 我需要继续做我的作业。be up to something spoken口语 to be doing something that you think is probably bad, although you do not know exactly what it is正在做某件你认为可能不太好的事,尽管你不清楚具体是什么: · I’m sure they’re up to something.· 我肯定他们在搞什么鬼。· What’s Jake up to? He’s been upstairs in his room all day.· 杰克在干什么?他整天都待在楼上自己的房间里。do away with somebody/something phrasal verb1to get rid of something or stop using it摆脱某事物或停止使用它:
People thought that the use of robots would do away with boring low-paid factory jobs.人们曾以为使用机器人会消除枯燥乏味、薪酬低廉的工厂工作。2informal非正式 to kill someone杀死某人do somebody ↔ down phrasal verb to criticize someone, especially in an unfair way批评某人,尤指以不公平的方式:
I know you don’t like him, but there’s no need to keep doing him down in front of the boss.我知道你不喜欢他,但没必要总是在老板面前贬低他。do for somebody/something phrasal verb British English informal非正式 to kill someone or harm something or someone very badly杀死某人,或严重伤害某事物或某人:
Working 100 hours a week nearly did for me.每周工作100小时几乎要了我的命。 → be done for at done2(3)do somebody in phrasal verb informal非正式1to kill someone杀死某人:
He was planning to do himself in.他打算自杀。2to make someone feel extremely tired使某人精疲力竭:
That walk really did me in.那次步行真的把我累垮了。 → done in at done2(4)do something ↔ out phrasal verb British English1to make a room look nice by decorating it通过装饰使房间看起来漂亮:
The room was beautifully done out in pastel colours.这个房间用柔和的色调装饰得非常漂亮。2 informal非正式 to clean a room or cupboard thoroughly彻底清洁房间或橱柜do somebody out of something phrasal verb informal非正式 to dishonestly stop someone from getting or keeping something, especially something they have a right to have以不诚实的手段阻止某人获得或保留某物,尤指其有权拥有的东西:
Are you trying to do me out of a job?你是想抢我的饭碗吗?do somebody/something over phrasal verb1do something ↔ over especially American English to make a place look attractive by decorating it通过装饰使某处看起来有吸引力:
The whole apartment had been done over in an Art Deco style.整套公寓已按照装饰艺术风格重新装修。2American English to do something again, especially because you did it wrong the first time重新做某事,尤指因第一次做错了:
If you make too many mistakes, you’ll have to do it over.如果你犯了太多错误,就得重做一遍。3do something ↔ over British English spoken口语 informal非正式 to steal things from a building从建筑物内盗窃财物4 British English spoken口语 informal非正式 to attack and injure someone袭击并伤害某人do up phrasal verb1to fasten something, or to be fastened in a particular way扣紧某物,或以某种特定方式扣紧do something ↔ up
Do up your coat or you’ll get cold.把外套扣好,不然你会着凉的。
a skirt which does up at the back一条在背后系扣的裙子2do something ↔ up to repair an old building or car, or to improve its appearance修缮旧建筑或旧汽车,或改善其外观:
They did up an old cottage in the Scottish Highlands.他们翻新了苏格兰高地的一座旧农舍。3do something ↔ up to decorate something in a particular way以某种特定风格装饰某物:
The apartment was done up in Viennese style.这套公寓以维也纳风格装饰。4do something ↔ up to wrap something in paper用纸包裹某物5do yourself up to make yourself look neat and attractive使自己看起来整洁漂亮:
Sue spent ages doing herself up.苏花了很长时间打扮自己。do with something phrasal verb1could do with something spoken口语 to need or want something需要或想要某物:
I could have done with some help this morning.今天早上要是有人帮我就好了。2have/be to do with somebody/something to be about something, be related to something, or be involved with something与某事有关,涉及某事,或与某事相关联:
Their conversation had been largely to do with work.他们的谈话主要与工作有关。
I’m sorry about the accident, but it’s nothing to do with me (=I am not involved in any way).这次事故我很抱歉,但与我无关(=我没有任何牵涉)。
This question doesn’t have anything to do with the main topic of the survey.这个问题与调查的主题没有任何关系。
I’m sure her problems have something to do with what happened when she was a child.我确信她的问题与她童年时发生的事有些关联。3what to do with yourself how to spend your time如何打发时间:
She didn’t know what to do with herself after she retired.退休后她不知道自己该做什么。4what somebody should do with something/what to do with something etc used to ask or talk about how someone should deal with something用于询问或谈论某人应如何处理某事:
What shall I do with these papers?这些文件我该怎么处理?
I wouldn’t know what to do with a newborn baby.我不知道该如何照料一个刚出生的婴儿。5what has somebody done with something? spoken口语 used to ask where someone has put something用于询问某人把某物放在了哪里:
What have you done with the remote for the TV?你把电视遥控器放哪儿了?6what is somebody doing with something? used to ask why someone has something用于询问某人为何持有某物:
What are you doing with my diary?你拿着我的日记本干什么?7I can’t be doing with something British English spoken口语 used to say that you are annoyed by something and do not want to have to think about it用于表示对某事感到厌烦,不想再去考虑它:
I can’t be doing with all this right now.我现在实在没心思应付这一切。do without phrasal verb1do without (something) to live or do something without a particular thing在没有某物的情况下生活或做某事:
I don’t have any sugar so you’ll have to do without.我没有糖了,所以你只好将就不加糖了。
You can do without a carpet but you’ve got to have somewhere to sit.你可以没有地毯,但必须有地方坐。2can do without something used to say that something is annoying you or causing you problems用于表示某事令你烦恼或给你带来麻烦:
You can do without all that hassle.你完全可以不必忍受那些麻烦事。
Those are the type of stupid remarks I can do without.这类蠢话我实在不想听。
1action/activity [transitive] to perform an action or activity执行某个动作或活动:
Have you done your homework yet?你做完作业了吗?
You need to do more exercise.你需要多做运动。
It’s a pleasure doing business with you.很高兴与您做生意。
I didn’t know what to do.我不知道该怎么办。
All he does is sit in front of the television all day.他整天就坐在电视机前什么都不干。do something/nothing/anything etc
We should do something to help him.我们应该做些什么来帮助他。
It all happened so quickly that I couldn’t do anything about it.一切发生得太快,我对此无能为力。
bored teenagers with nothing to do无所事事的青少年do the laundry/ironing/dishes etc
It’s your turn to do the dishes.该轮到你洗碗了。Register语体In written English, people often use the verb act rather than the phrase do something, as it sounds more formal:· The government needs to act to help these people.在书面英语中,人们常用动词 act 代替短语 do something,因为前者听起来更正式:· The government needs to act to help these people.(政府需要采取行动帮助这些人。)2succeed [intransitive] used to ask or talk about how successful someone is at something用于询问或谈论某人在某事上的表现如何do well/badly
Students are under considerable pressure to do well.学生们承受着巨大的压力,必须表现出色。how somebody/something is doing (with/in something)
You should get promoted after about a year, depending on how you’re doing.大约一年后你应该会得到晋升,这取决于你的表现。
How’s he doing in trying to give up smoking?他戒烟戒得怎么样了?3have an effect [transitive] to have a particular effect on something or someone对某事或某人产生特定影响:
The scandal will do serious damage to his reputation.这桩丑闻将严重损害他的声誉。
This will do nothing for (=will not improve) Jamie’s confidence.这对杰米的自信心毫无帮助(=不会有所改善)。
The colour does nothing for her (=does not improve her appearance).这种颜色对她毫无裨益(=没有改善她的外貌)。
Getting the job has done a lot for (=had a good effect on) her self-esteem.得到这份工作对她的自尊心大有裨益(=产生了积极影响)。
A week in the countryside will do you good (=make you feel better).在乡下待上一周对你有好处(=让你感觉更好)。
Exercise can do wonders for (=have a very good effect on) body, mind, and spirit.锻炼对身体、心理和精神都能产生奇效(=非常好的效果)。4job [transitive] to have a particular job从事某种职业:
What do you want to do after you leave school?你离开学校后想做什么?
What do you do for a living (=as your job)?你靠什么谋生(=作为你的工作)?
She’s very good at what she does.她非常擅长自己的工作。5enough/acceptable [intransitive, transitive not in progressive] used to say that something will be enough or be acceptable用于表示某事足够或可以接受:
We don’t have a lot of wine for the party, but it should just about do.我们为派对准备的酒不多,但应该勉强够用。
I can’t find my black shoes so these will have to do.我找不到我的黑鞋,所以只好将就穿这双了。
A few sandwiches will do me for lunch.几块三明治就够我当午饭了。
It won’t do (=it is not acceptable) to say that the situation couldn’t have been avoided.说这种情况本可以避免是不妥的(=不可接受的)。6what somebody will do for something used to talk about what arrangements someone has made to get something they need用于谈论某人为获得所需之物而做出的安排:
What will you do for money if you leave your job?如果你辞职了,钱的问题怎么解决?
I’m not sure what we’ll do for transport yet.我还不确定交通问题怎么解决。7what is somebody/something doing? spoken口语 used to ask why someone or something is in a particular place or doing a particular thing, especially when you are surprised or annoyed by this用于询问某人或某物为何出现在某处或做某事,尤指对此感到惊讶或恼火时:
What’s my coat doing on the floor?我的外套怎么在地板上?
What are you doing walking around at this time of night?你这么晚了还在外面走,干什么呢?
What on earth do you think you’re doing?你到底在干什么?8 do your/somebody’s hair/nails/make-up etc to do something that improves your appearance or someone else’s appearance做某事以改善自己或他人的外貌:
It must take her ages to do her make-up in the mornings.她每天早上化妆一定要花很长时间。
Who does your hair?谁给你做的发型?9spend time [transitive] informal非正式 to spend a period of time doing something花一段时间做某事:
She did a year backpacking around the world.她花了一年时间背包游历世界。
Oh yes, I certainly did my time in the army (=spent time in the army).哦,是的,我确实在军队里待过一段时间(=在军队中服役过)。10study [transitive] British English to study a particular subject in a school or university在学校或大学学习某一特定科目:
I did French for five years.我学了五年法语。► see thesaurus at study11cook [transitive] to cook a particular type of food烹饪某种特定食物:
I was thinking of doing a casserole tonight.我在想今晚做一道砂锅菜。► see thesaurus at cook12do 10 miles/20 kms etc to achieve a particular distance, speed etc达到某一特定距离、速度等:
We did 300 kilometres on the first day.我们第一天行驶了300公里。
The car can do 120 mph.这辆车最高时速可达120英里。13provide a service [transitive] to provide a particular service or sell a particular product提供某种特定服务或销售某种特定产品:
They do interior and exterior design.他们提供室内和室外设计服务。
We don’t do food after two o'clock.我们两点以后不供应餐食。14perform a play [transitive] to perform a particular play, show etc演出某部特定的戏剧、节目等:
We did ‘Guys and Dolls’ last year.我们去年演出了《红男绿女》。15decorate [transitive] to paint or decorate a room, house etc粉刷或装饰房间、房屋等:
How are you going to do your living room?你打算怎么装饰你的客厅?16behave [intransitive] to behave in a particular way以某种特定方式行事:
In the evenings students are free to do as they please (=do what they want).晚上学生可以自由地做自己想做的事(=随心所欲)。
I wish you’d do as you’re told (=do what you are told to do)!我希望你能听话(=按照别人告诉你的去做)!17somebody doesn’t do nice/funny/sensible etc spoken口语 informal非正式 used humorously to say that someone cannot or does not behave in a particular way幽默地表示某人不能或不会以某种特定方式行事:
Sensible? I don’t do sensible.理智?我可不懂什么叫理智。18copy behaviour [transitive] to copy someone’s behaviour or the way they talk, especially in order to entertain people模仿某人的行为或说话方式,尤指为了逗乐他人:
He does a brilliant George Bush (=copies him in a very funny way).他模仿乔治·布什模仿得惟妙惟肖(=以非常滑稽的方式模仿他)。19do lunch/do a movie etc informal非正式 to have lunch, go to see a film etc with someone与某人共进午餐、一起去看电影等:
Let’s do lunch next week.我们下周一起吃个午饭吧。20drugs [transitive] informal非正式 to use an illegal drug使用违禁药物:
He says he’s never done hard drugs in his life.他说他这辈子从未碰过烈性毒品。21visit [transitive] to visit a particular place, especially as a tourist游览某个特定地方,尤指作为游客:
Let’s do the Eiffel Tower today.我们今天去参观埃菲尔铁塔吧。22that’ll do! spoken口语 used to tell a child to stop behaving badly用于告诉孩子停止不良行为23that does it! spoken口语 used to say angrily that you will not accept a situation anymore用于愤怒地表示自己再也无法忍受某种情况:
Right, that does it! I’m not going to listen to any more of this!好了,够了!我不打算再听这些了!24that should do it (also that ought to do it) spoken口语 used to say that you will have finished doing something if you just do one more thing用于表示只要再做一件事就能完成某事:
I’ve just got to prepare the dessert and that should do it.我只需要准备好甜点,这样就大功告成了。25do it informal非正式 to have sex – used humorously or when you want to avoid saying the word ‘sex’发生性关系——幽默用法,或用于避免直接说"sex"一词26somebody would do well to do something used to advise someone that they should do something用于建议某人应该做某事:
Most people would do well to reduce the amount of salt in their diet.大多数人最好减少饮食中的盐分摄入。27punish [transitive] British English spoken口语 to punish or attack someone惩罚或攻击某人 → be/get done at done2(8)28deceive [transitive] British English informal非正式 to deceive or trick someone欺骗或愚弄某人 → be done at done2(7)29 what’s doing ...? spoken口语 used to ask what is happening用于询问正在发生什么事:
What’s doing at your place tonight?你们今晚有什么活动?30do or die used to say that someone is determined to do something very brave or dangerous even if they die attempting it用于表示某人决心做某件非常勇敢或危险的事,即使因此丧命也在所不惜31 how (are) you doing? spoken口语 used when you meet someone to ask them if they are well, happy etc遇见某人时用于询问对方是否安好、快乐等:
Hi Bob, how you doing?嘿,鲍勃,你好吗?32what can I do you for? spoken口语 used humorously to ask someone how you can help them, especially when you are trying to sell them something幽默地询问某人需要什么帮助,尤指在试图向其推销某物时33do well by somebody to treat someone well善待某人:
His relations always did pretty well by him.他的亲戚们一直对他相当不错。34do one spoken口语 informal非正式 used to tell someone who is making you feel upset or angry to go away用于告诉令自己难过或恼火的人走开:
Oh, just go and do one!哦,你给我走开! → doing, done2, → do your bit at bit2(8), → how do you do at how(11), → nothing doing at nothing1(14), → do somebody proud at proud(5), → do something to death at death(4), → can-doCOLLOCATIONS词语搭配– Meaning 1——含义1do + NOUNdo + 名词do a job/task· On Saturdays I usually do a few jobs around the house.· 周六我通常会做一些家务。do some/any/ no etc work· She was feeling too tired to do any work.· 她累得不想做任何工作。do the shopping/cleaning/ironing/cooking etc· Who does the cooking in your family?· 你们家谁做饭?do the housework (=jobs in your home such as cleaning, washing clothes etc)· I’ve been doing the housework all day.· 我做了一整天的家务。do the dishes (also do the washing-up British English) (=wash the plates after a meal)· Will anyone help me do the washing-up?· 有人愿意帮我洗碗吗?do the laundry (also do the washing British English) (=wash dirty clothes)· Ellie was doing the washing.· 埃莉在洗衣服。do your homework· My parents don’t let me go out unless I’ve done my homework.· 我父母不让我出去,除非我做完了作业。do a calculation/sum (=use numbers to find out a figure, price etc)· I did a quick calculation on a piece of paper.· 我在一张纸上快速地做了个计算。do business (=buy and sell goods, or provide services)· The company does a lot of business in China.· 这家公司在中国有大量业务往来。do something/nothing/anything· He lay on the sofa and did nothing all day.· 他躺在沙发上,整天什么都没做。COLLOCATIONS词语搭配– Meaning 3——含义3do + NOUNdo + 名词do some/any/no good (=improve a situation)· It might do some good if you talk to him about the problem.· 如果你和他谈谈这个问题,可能会有些帮助。· The fresh air has done me good.· 新鲜空气对我大有好处。do somebody good (=make someone feel better)not do (somebody) any harm also do (somebody) no harm (=not have a bad effect on something or someone)· One or two chocolate cookies won’t do you any harm.· 吃一两块巧克力饼干不会对你有什么害处。do damage (to something/somebody)· A mistake like that can do a lot of damage to your career.· 这样的错误会对你的职业生涯造成很大损害。phrases短语do a lot for something (=have a good effect on something)· The new leisure centre has done a lot for the town’s image.· 新的休闲中心大大提升了这座城市的形象。do nothing for something (=not have a good effect on something)· Being apart for so long did nothing for our relationship.· 长期分离对我们的感情毫无益处。do nothing for somebody (=used to say that particular clothes, colours etc do not suit someone)· I liked the dress but it did nothing for me.· 我喜欢那条裙子,但它穿在我身上效果一般。do wonders for something (=have a very good effect on something)· A new haircut can do wonders for your self-confidence.· 换个新发型能大大增强你的自信心。do more harm than good (=used to say that something had a bad effect rather than a good one)· I followed his advice but it did more harm than good.· 我听从了他的建议,但结果弊大于利。THESAURUS同义词辨析do to do something – used in the following phrases做某事——用于以下短语中: do your work/homework etc: · It usually takes me a couple of hours to do my homework.· 我通常需要几个小时来做作业。do the shopping/cooking/washing etc: · She’s gone to the supermarket to do the shopping.· 她去超市买东西了。do a test/experiment/some research: · The doctor did some tests.· 医生做了一些检查。· Fraser spent some time in Egypt doing some archaeological research.· 弗雷泽在埃及待了一段时间,进行考古研究。· Scientists are doing research on two types of vaccine.· 科学家们正在对两种疫苗进行研究。do a course: · Have you decided which course you want to do at university?· 你决定好要在大学读哪个专业了吗?make to do something – used in the following phrases做某事——用于以下短语中: make a speech: · The prince made a short speech.· 王子发表了简短的讲话。make a comment/suggestion/joke: · Can I make a suggestion?· 我可以提个建议吗?make a decision: · The committee will meet to make their final decision.· 委员会将开会作出最终决定。make a mistake: · I think someone has made a mistake.· 我想有人犯了个错误。give to do something – used in the following phrases做某事——用于以下短语中: give a talk/speech/lecture: · They’ve asked him to give a talk.· 他们请他做一次演讲。give a performance: · The band gave a brilliant performance.· 乐队进行了一场精彩的演出。take to do something – used in the following phrases做某事——用于以下短语中: take a test/exam: · Kate’s taking her driving test tomorrow.· 凯特明天要参加驾照考试。take a bath/shower: · I think I’ll go and take a shower.· 我想去冲个澡。take a walk: · Normally, he took a walk in the evenings.· 他通常晚上出去散步。commit to do something that is a crime, especially a serious crime做违法的事,尤指严重罪行: commit a crime: · The crime was committed in the early hours of the morning.· 案件发生在凌晨时分。commit a robbery/murder etc: · Dixon later admitted committing the robbery.· 迪克森后来承认实施了抢劫。carry out something to do something – used in the following phrases做某事——用于以下短语中: carry out your work: · The violence is making it difficult for firefighters to carry out their work.· 暴力事件使消防员难以开展工作。carry out a task/duty: · He still managed to carry out his duties.· 他仍然设法履行了自己的职责。carry out a survey/test/some research: · The hospital carries out research into skin diseases.· 该医院开展皮肤病研究。carry out an operation: · The operation was carried out at a hospital in Paris.· 手术在巴黎一家医院进行。carry out a threat/promise: · They didn’t carry out their threat to kill the hostages.· 他们没有执行杀害人质的威胁。carry out somebody’s orders/instructions/wishes: · I’m sure I can rely on you to carry out my instructions.· 我相信你会执行我的指示的。perform to do something. Perform is more formal than carry out, and is used in the following phrases做某事。perform 比 carry out 更正式,用于以下短语中: perform a task/duty: · The job mostly involves performing administrative tasks.· 这份工作主要涉及执行行政任务。perform an operation: · A team of surgeons performed the operation.· 一组外科医生实施了这次手术。conduct to do something – used in the following phrases做某事——用于以下短语中: conduct a survey/study/experiment: · They conducted a survey of approximately 2,000 people living in the area.· 他们对该地区约2000名居民进行了调查。conduct an inquiry/investigation: · The police are conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire.· 警方正在对火灾原因展开调查。conduct an interview: · Knowing how to conduct a successful interview is a skill.· 懂得如何进行一次成功的面试是一种技能。conduct a campaign: · People were unimpressed by the way in which the election campaign was conducted.· 人们对此次选举活动的开展方式感到不满。go about something to do your work or the things that you usually do, especially when something serious has happened照常工作或做日常事务,尤指在发生严重事情之后: go about your work/business: · The next day she went about her business as if nothing had happened.· 第二天她若无其事地照常处理自己的事务。get on with something spoken口语 especially British English to start doing something that you should have started already or to continue doing something that you stopped doing for a short time开始做本应早已开始的事,或继续做短暂停止的事: · I need to get on with my homework.· 我需要继续做我的作业。be up to something spoken口语 to be doing something that you think is probably bad, although you do not know exactly what it is正在做某件你认为可能不太好的事,尽管你不清楚具体是什么: · I’m sure they’re up to something.· 我肯定他们在搞什么鬼。· What’s Jake up to? He’s been upstairs in his room all day.· 杰克在干什么?他整天都待在楼上自己的房间里。do away with somebody/something phrasal verb1to get rid of something or stop using it摆脱某事物或停止使用它:
People thought that the use of robots would do away with boring low-paid factory jobs.人们曾以为使用机器人会消除枯燥乏味、薪酬低廉的工厂工作。2informal非正式 to kill someone杀死某人do somebody ↔ down phrasal verb to criticize someone, especially in an unfair way批评某人,尤指以不公平的方式:
I know you don’t like him, but there’s no need to keep doing him down in front of the boss.我知道你不喜欢他,但没必要总是在老板面前贬低他。do for somebody/something phrasal verb British English informal非正式 to kill someone or harm something or someone very badly杀死某人,或严重伤害某事物或某人:
Working 100 hours a week nearly did for me.每周工作100小时几乎要了我的命。 → be done for at done2(3)do somebody in phrasal verb informal非正式1to kill someone杀死某人:
He was planning to do himself in.他打算自杀。2to make someone feel extremely tired使某人精疲力竭:
That walk really did me in.那次步行真的把我累垮了。 → done in at done2(4)do something ↔ out phrasal verb British English1to make a room look nice by decorating it通过装饰使房间看起来漂亮:
The room was beautifully done out in pastel colours.这个房间用柔和的色调装饰得非常漂亮。2 informal非正式 to clean a room or cupboard thoroughly彻底清洁房间或橱柜do somebody out of something phrasal verb informal非正式 to dishonestly stop someone from getting or keeping something, especially something they have a right to have以不诚实的手段阻止某人获得或保留某物,尤指其有权拥有的东西:
Are you trying to do me out of a job?你是想抢我的饭碗吗?do somebody/something over phrasal verb1do something ↔ over especially American English to make a place look attractive by decorating it通过装饰使某处看起来有吸引力:
The whole apartment had been done over in an Art Deco style.整套公寓已按照装饰艺术风格重新装修。2American English to do something again, especially because you did it wrong the first time重新做某事,尤指因第一次做错了:
If you make too many mistakes, you’ll have to do it over.如果你犯了太多错误,就得重做一遍。3do something ↔ over British English spoken口语 informal非正式 to steal things from a building从建筑物内盗窃财物4 British English spoken口语 informal非正式 to attack and injure someone袭击并伤害某人do up phrasal verb1to fasten something, or to be fastened in a particular way扣紧某物,或以某种特定方式扣紧do something ↔ up
Do up your coat or you’ll get cold.把外套扣好,不然你会着凉的。
a skirt which does up at the back一条在背后系扣的裙子2do something ↔ up to repair an old building or car, or to improve its appearance修缮旧建筑或旧汽车,或改善其外观:
They did up an old cottage in the Scottish Highlands.他们翻新了苏格兰高地的一座旧农舍。3do something ↔ up to decorate something in a particular way以某种特定风格装饰某物:
The apartment was done up in Viennese style.这套公寓以维也纳风格装饰。4do something ↔ up to wrap something in paper用纸包裹某物5do yourself up to make yourself look neat and attractive使自己看起来整洁漂亮:
Sue spent ages doing herself up.苏花了很长时间打扮自己。do with something phrasal verb1could do with something spoken口语 to need or want something需要或想要某物:
I could have done with some help this morning.今天早上要是有人帮我就好了。2have/be to do with somebody/something to be about something, be related to something, or be involved with something与某事有关,涉及某事,或与某事相关联:
Their conversation had been largely to do with work.他们的谈话主要与工作有关。
I’m sorry about the accident, but it’s nothing to do with me (=I am not involved in any way).这次事故我很抱歉,但与我无关(=我没有任何牵涉)。
This question doesn’t have anything to do with the main topic of the survey.这个问题与调查的主题没有任何关系。
I’m sure her problems have something to do with what happened when she was a child.我确信她的问题与她童年时发生的事有些关联。3what to do with yourself how to spend your time如何打发时间:
She didn’t know what to do with herself after she retired.退休后她不知道自己该做什么。4what somebody should do with something/what to do with something etc used to ask or talk about how someone should deal with something用于询问或谈论某人应如何处理某事:
What shall I do with these papers?这些文件我该怎么处理?
I wouldn’t know what to do with a newborn baby.我不知道该如何照料一个刚出生的婴儿。5what has somebody done with something? spoken口语 used to ask where someone has put something用于询问某人把某物放在了哪里:
What have you done with the remote for the TV?你把电视遥控器放哪儿了?6what is somebody doing with something? used to ask why someone has something用于询问某人为何持有某物:
What are you doing with my diary?你拿着我的日记本干什么?7I can’t be doing with something British English spoken口语 used to say that you are annoyed by something and do not want to have to think about it用于表示对某事感到厌烦,不想再去考虑它:
I can’t be doing with all this right now.我现在实在没心思应付这一切。do without phrasal verb1do without (something) to live or do something without a particular thing在没有某物的情况下生活或做某事:
I don’t have any sugar so you’ll have to do without.我没有糖了,所以你只好将就不加糖了。
You can do without a carpet but you’ve got to have somewhere to sit.你可以没有地毯,但必须有地方坐。2can do without something used to say that something is annoying you or causing you problems用于表示某事令你烦恼或给你带来麻烦:
You can do without all that hassle.你完全可以不必忍受那些麻烦事。
Those are the type of stupid remarks I can do without.这类蠢话我实在不想听。dodo3 noun (plural dos or do’s) [countable]
1 informal非正式 a party or other social event派对或其他社交活动:
We’re having a do to celebrate his 30th birthday.我们要举办一个派对庆祝他30岁生日。► see thesaurus at party2dos and don’ts (also do’s and don’ts) things that you should and should not do in a particular situation在特定情况下应该做和不应该做的事:
The booklet lists the dos and don’ts of caring for dogs.这本小册子列出了养狗的注意事项。3American English informal非正式 a hairdo发型
1 informal非正式 a party or other social event派对或其他社交活动:
We’re having a do to celebrate his 30th birthday.我们要举办一个派对庆祝他30岁生日。► see thesaurus at party2dos and don’ts (also do’s and don’ts) things that you should and should not do in a particular situation在特定情况下应该做和不应该做的事:
The booklet lists the dos and don’ts of caring for dogs.这本小册子列出了养狗的注意事项。3American English informal非正式 a hairdo发型