way 的英语意思
wayway1 /weɪ/ noun 
查看全部语言翻译1method [countable] a method that you use to do or achieve something方法，方式（做或实现某事所用的）: 
There are several different ways we can tackle this problem.我们可以用几种不同的方法来处理这个问题。way of doing something Evening classes are one way of meeting new people.上夜校是结识新朋友的一种方式。 There’s no way of knowing if the treatment will work.没有办法知道这种治疗是否有效。way to do something What’s the best way to learn a language?学一门语言最好的方法是什么？in the same way/in various ways Make the drink with boiling water in the same way as tea.用开水冲泡这种饮料，方法和泡茶一样。 Animals communicate in various ways.动物以各种方式交流。(in) the right/wrong way I think you’re going about this the wrong way.我觉得你处理这件事的方法不对。ways and means (=methods of doing something, especially ones that are secret or not yet decided)（=做某事的方法，尤指秘密的或尚未确定的） There are ways and means of raising the money that we need.筹集我们所需资金的办法是有的。way out/out of/around One way around the problem (=method of dealing with it) is recycling.解决这个问题的一个办法（=处理它的方法）是回收利用。 There seems to be no way out of the current economic crisis.目前的经济危机似乎没有出路。way into television/publishing/finance etc (=a method of getting involved in a particular activity or type of work)（=参与某项特定活动或工作的途径） companies eager for a way into business in Europe急于打入欧洲市场的公司► see thesaurus at method2manner [countable] the manner or style in which someone does something or in which something happens方式，样子（某人做某事或某事发生的）: Look at the way he’s dressed!瞧他那身打扮！in a ... way ‘Hello,’ he said in a friendly way.“你好，”他友好地说。 Maria got up and took a shower in a leisurely way.玛丽亚起身慢悠悠地洗了个澡。(in) this/that way I find it easier to work in this way (=like this).我觉得这样工作更容易（=像这样）。 Sorry, I didn’t know you felt that way (=had that feeling or opinion).对不起，我不知道你是那样想的（=有那种感觉或看法）。 The drugs didn’t seem to affect Anna in the same way.这些药对安娜似乎没有同样的影响。that’s no way to do something (=used to tell someone that they should not be doing something in a particular manner)（=用于告诉某人不该以某种方式做某事） That’s no way to speak to your father!不能这样跟你父亲说话！in more ways than one (=in a number of ways)（=在许多方面） The changes will benefit the company in more ways than one.这些变化将在多个方面使公司受益。in somebody’s (own) way (=in a personal way that other people may not recognize)（=以一种别人可能察觉不到的个人方式） I’m sure he does love you, in his own way.我确信他确实爱你，以他自己的方式。3direction/how to go somewhere [countable] a)a road, path, direction etc that you take in order to get to a particular place路，路线，方向（为去某处而走的）the way to/from/out etc Which is the quickest way to the sea from here?从这里去海边最快的路是哪条？ There are several ways through the woods.穿过树林有好几条路。ask/tell/show somebody the way Could you tell me the way to the station?你能告诉我去车站的路吗？ Does anyone know the way from here?有人知道从这里怎么走吗？ I was afraid of losing my way in the dark.我担心在黑暗中迷路。 Can you find your way back to the car park?你能找到回停车场的路吗？the way out (=the door, path etc which you can use to leave a building or area)（=可用来离开建筑物或区域的门、路等） Which is the way out?出口在哪边？the way in (=the door, path etc which you can use to enter a building or area)（=可用来进入建筑物或区域的门、路等） She looked all around, but she couldn’t seem to find the way in.她环顾四周，可似乎找不到入口。on somebody’s way (=in the same direction as someone is going)（=与某人前进方向相同） Want a lift? It’s on my way.要搭车吗？正好顺路。out of somebody’s way (=not in the same direction as someone is going)（=与某人前进方向不同） I live miles out of your way.我住的地方离你要去的方向很远。 b)a particular direction from where you are now方向（从你现在所在位置看的某一特定方向）: Which way is north?哪边是北？ Walk this way.请往这边走。 A big Mercedes was coming the other way (=from the opposite direction).一辆大奔驰从另一个方向开过来（=从相反方向）。 He left the house, looking carefully both ways.他离开房子，小心地两边都看了看。4part of something that is true [countable] used to say that there is a fact or a feature of something that makes a statement or description true（用于说明某事物的某个事实或特征使某种陈述或描述成立）in a/one way In one way you’re right, I suppose.从某个方面说，我想你是对的。in some/many ways Working at home makes sense, in many ways.在很多方面，在家工作是有道理的。 Ben is a perfectly normal child in every way.本在各个方面都是个完全正常的孩子。 He never got mad at me. He was great in that way.他从不对我发火。这方面他很好。in no way (=used to emphasize that something is not true)（=用于强调某事并非如此） This should in no way be seen as a defeat.这绝不应被看作是一次失败。5distance/time [singular] a distance or a length of time, especially a long one距离，时间（尤指较远或较长的）: I was still a long way from home.我离家还有很远。some way/quite a way (=quite a long distance)（=相当远的距离） She had to park some way from the restaurant.她不得不把车停在离餐厅有点远的地方。a long way off/away/ahead etc (=far away in distance or in time)（=在距离或时间上很遥远） A peace settlement now seems a long way off.如今和平解决似乎还很遥远。 I don’t want to go all that way and not see him.我不想大老远跑去却见不到他。all the way down/across/through etc (something) (=the full distance or length of something)（=某事物的整个距离或长度） Did you really swim all the way across?你真的一直游到了对岸吗？ I was awake all through the night.我整夜都醒着。a (long) ways American English That’s quite a ways from here, isn’t it?那离这儿挺远的，是吧？6the space in front of you [countable usually singular] if someone or something is in the way, they are blocking the space in front of you, and you cannot move forward挡道，妨碍（挡住你前方空间，使你无法前进）be in the way/be in somebody’s way (=be blocking a road, someone’s path etc so that they cannot move forward easily)（=挡住道路、某人的去路等，使其无法顺利前进） There was a big truck in the way.有一辆大卡车挡着路。 Sorry, am I in your way?对不起，我挡着你了吗？ A policeman yelled at the crowds to get out of the way.一名警察朝人群大喊让他们让开。 The way ahead was blocked.前方的路被堵住了。7make way (for something/somebody) a)to move to the side so that there is space for someone or something to pass让开，让路（移到一边，给人或物腾出通过的空间）: The crowd stepped aside to make way for the procession.人群让到一边，给游行队伍让路。 b)to make it possible for something newer or better to be built, organized etc让位，腾出地方（让更新或更好的东西得以建造、组织等）: Several houses were demolished to make way for a new road.为给一条新路让地方，几所房子被拆除了。8out of the way a) (also out of somebody’s way) if someone or something is out of the way, they are somewhere where they are not likely to cause a problem, need attention, be annoying etc不碍事，不挡道（某人或某物处于不太可能造成问题、需要关注、令人讨厌等的位置）move/put/push etc something out of the way Why don’t you tie your hair back, out of the way?你为什么不把头发往后扎起来，免得碍事？ If Uncle Tom had been drinking, I kept out of his way.如果汤姆叔叔喝过酒，我就躲着他。 When Mac was safely out of the way, Peter came round.等麦克安全地走开后，彼得就过来了。 b)if a particular matter, job etc is out of the way, it has been done or dealt with（某件事、工作等）已办完、已处理好: I’d rather get the interview out of the way in the morning.我宁愿在上午把面试这件事办完。 As soon as the contract’s out of the way, we can start.合同一搞定，我们就可以开始了。 c)a place that is out of the way is far from any towns偏僻的，远离城镇的9on the/your/its way a)arriving or happening soon即将到来，即将发生: There’s a letter on its way to you.有一封信正寄往你那里。 More changes are on the way.更多的变化即将到来。 b)travelling towards a particular place正前往某地: She should be on the way here by now.她现在应该在来这里的路上了。way to The ships were already on their way to the gulf那些船只已经在驶往海湾的途中 c)while going from one place to another在从一地去往另一地的途中way to/out/home etc I ran out of gas on my way to the airport.我在去机场的路上没油了。 Guess who I bumped into on the way home.猜猜我回家路上碰到了谁。 d) (also along the way) while moving from one situation or part of your life to another在从人生的一种状况或阶段转向另一种的过程中: Don’s had to change jobs several times along the way.这一路走来，唐不得不换了好几次工作。 e)if someone has a baby on the way, they are pregnant（某人）已怀孕，有了身孕10be/get under way a)to have started to happen or be done已经开始发生或进行: Plans are well under way for a new shopping centre.建造新购物中心的计划正在顺利进行中。 The tournament got under way on Friday.锦标赛于周五开赛。 b)to have started to move or travel somewhere已经开始移动或行进: Our train was already under way.我们的火车已经开动了。11make your way a)to go towards something, especially when this is difficult or takes a long time（艰难或费时地）走向某处way to/through/towards etc The team slowly made their way back to base.队伍慢慢地往基地返回。make your own way (home/to something etc) (=go somewhere without the help or company of other people)（=在没有他人帮助或陪伴的情况下前往某处） Don’t worry. I can make my own way to the beach.别担心，我自己能去海滩。 b)to gradually become successful in a particular job, activity, profession etc（在某项工作、活动、行业等中）逐渐取得成功，立足: young people who are making their way in industry在行业中努力闯出一番事业的年轻人12push/grope/inch etc your way somewhere to get somewhere by using force or moving carefully（用力或小心地）挤过去，前进: She elbowed her way to the front of the queue.她用胳膊肘挤到了队伍前面。 He drank some water, then groped his way back to the bedroom.他喝了些水，然后摸索着回到卧室。13give way a)to be replaced by something else被别的东西取代way to Stone has given way to glass and concrete.石头已被玻璃和混凝土取代。 My anger gave way to depression.我的愤怒转为了沮丧。 b)to agree to do what someone else wants, instead of what you want, especially after a lot of discussion or argument（尤指经过大量讨论或争论后）让步，顺从他人的意愿: Despite growing pressure, the Minister of State refused to give way.尽管压力越来越大，这位国务大臣仍拒绝让步。way to Maria seemed to despise him for giving way to her.玛丽亚似乎因他向她让步而瞧不起他。 c)to break because of too much weight or pressure（因重压或太大压力而）垮塌，断裂: The floor’s rotten and likely to give way.地板烂了，很可能会塌。 d)British English to stop or slow down when you are driving, in order to allow other vehicles to go first（开车时）让行，让车先行 SYN yield American English: In Britain, give way to cars coming from the right.在英国，要给从右边过来的车让行。14clear/pave/open/prepare etc the way (for something) to make it possible for something to happen or develop later为某事日后的发生或发展创造条件: a study that paved the way for further research一项为进一步研究铺平道路的研究 The Queen’s death opened the way for him to return.女王的去世为他的回归创造了条件。15a/the way forward an action, plan etc that seems a good idea because it is likely to lead to success（似乎可行的、有望成功的）行动、计划等；前进的方向: A way forward lies in developing more economic links.前进的方向在于发展更多的经济联系。way for This treatment may be the way forward for many inherited disorders.这种治疗也许是许多遗传性疾病的发展方向。16state/condition [singular] a particular state or condition状态，状况: My family was in a bad way financially.我家经济状况很糟。 The chicken’s nice and crispy – just the way I like it.这鸡肉又香又脆——正是我喜欢的样子。 It’s worth thinking how you can improve the way things are.想想你怎样才能改善现状是值得的。somebody was born/made that way (=used to say that someone’s character is not likely to change)（=用于表示某人的性格不太可能改变） He’ll always be mean – he was born that way.他总会那么刻薄——他天生就那样。17fact/event [singular] used to refer to something that happens（用于指）发生的某种情况: I hate the way you always give in to him.我讨厌你总是对他让步的样子。18behaviour [countable] someone’s typical style of behaving, especially when it seems different or unusual（某人惯常的）行为方式，做派（尤指显得与众不同或异乎寻常时）be (just) somebody’s way Don’t worry if she’s quiet – that’s just her way.如果她不爱说话，别担心——她就是那样的人。 Esther quickly changed the subject, as was her way.埃丝特很快就转了话题，这是她一贯的作风。strange/funny/odd etc ways We all have our funny little ways.我们都有自己古怪的小习性。change/mend your ways (=stop behaving badly)（=改掉恶习，改邪归正） → see the error of your ways at error(6), → be set in your ways at set3(6)19development/progress [singular] used in expressions about developing and improving（用于表示发展和改进的表达中）: The team has a long way to go (=needs to develop or improve a lot) before it can match that performance.这支队伍还有很长的路要走（=需要大大发展或提高），才能达到那样的水平。 Microwave ovens have come a long way (=have developed or improved a lot) since they first appeared in our kitchens.微波炉自从首次出现在我们的厨房以来，已经有了长足的进步（=已大大发展或改进）。 Jen is now well on the way to recovery (=she has improved and will be well soon).现在珍正在康复中，进展顺利（=她已好转，很快就会痊愈）。20go some way towards doing something also go a long way towards doing something to help a little or a lot to make something happen（或多或少地）有助于使某事发生: ideas that go some way towards reducing environmental problems对减少环境问题有一定帮助的想法21choices/possibilities [countable] used when talking about two choices someone could make, or two possibilities that could happen（用于谈论某人可做的两种选择，或可能发生的两种情况）: I’m not sure which way he’ll decide.我不确定他会怎么决定。 The election could go either way (=both results are equally possible).这次选举结果难料（=两种结果都同样有可能）。 Make your mind up one way or the other.下定决心吧，这样或那样总得选一个。either way (=used to say that something will be the same, whichever of two things happens)（=用于表示无论两件事中哪一件发生，结果都一样） Either way, it’s going to be expensive.不管怎样，都会很贵。22within two feet/ten years etc either way no more than two feet etc more or less than a particular amount与某一特定数量相差不超过两英尺等: Your answer must be within a centimetre either way.你的答案误差必须在一厘米以内。23(in) one way or another/one way or the other used to say that someone does or will do something somehow, although you are not sure how（用于表示某人会以某种方式做某事，尽管你不确定具体怎么做）: One way or the other he always seems to win.不管怎样，他似乎总能赢。 We’ll find the money, one way or another.我们总会想办法弄到钱的。24way around/round/up a particular order or position that something should be in（某物应处的）特定顺序或位置: Which way around does this skirt go?这条裙子应该怎么个穿法（哪边在前）？the other way around/round/up (=in the opposite order or position)（=以相反的顺序或位置） The picture should be the other way up.这幅画应该上下颠倒过来才对。 Art reflects life, or is it the other way around (=is it ‘life reflects art’)?艺术反映生活，还是反过来（=是“生活反映艺术”）？the right/wrong way around/round/up Are the batteries in the wrong way round?电池是不是装反了？25by way of something a) (also in the way of something) as a form or means of something作为某事物的形式或手段: I’d like to say something by way of introduction.作为开场白，我想说几句。little in the way of something (also not much/enough in the way of something) (=not much of something)（=没多少某物） The town has little in the way of leisure facilities.这个镇几乎没有什么娱乐设施。 b)if you travel by way of a place, you go through it经由某地，取道某地 SYN via: We went by way of London.我们取道伦敦。26get in the way of something to prevent someone from doing something, or prevent something from happening妨碍某人做某事，或阻止某事发生: Your social life must not get in the way of your studies.你的社交生活不能妨碍你的学业。27go out of your way to do something to do something with more effort than is usual or expected特别费力地做某事，格外努力: She went out of her way to make me feel welcome.她特意让我感到宾至如归。28get/have your (own) way to do what you want to, even though someone else wants something different随心所欲，一意孤行（尽管别人想要不同的东西）: Don’t let the children always get their own way.别总让孩子们为所欲为。29go your own way to do what you want, make your own decisions etc按自己的意愿行事，自己做主: At 18, most young people are ready to go their own way.到18岁，大多数年轻人都准备好独立自主了。30go somebody’s way a)if an event goes your way, it happens in the way you want（事情）如你所愿地发生: The government are hopeful that the vote will go their way.政府希望投票结果会如其所愿。everything/nothing goes somebody’s way (=used to talk about events in general)（=用于泛指各种事件） b)literary文学 to continue a journey, or to leave and do what you want to do next继续旅程，或离开去做接下来想做的事: She said goodbye and went her way.她道了别，便走自己的路了。 c)to travel in the same direction as someone与某人朝同一方向走: I can take you – I’m going your way.我可以捎你一程——我和你顺路。31come somebody’s way if something comes your way, you get or experience it, especially by chance（尤指偶然地）得到或经历某事: Luck had come her way at the very last moment.好运在最后一刻降临到了她身上。32in a big/small way used to talk about the degree to which something happens, or how important it is（用于谈论某事发生的程度或其重要性）: The business was a success, in a small way.这家企业小有成就。33by a long way by a large amount大大地，远远地: He was the best in the group by a long way.他是这个组里最优秀的，遥遥领先。34talk/buy etc your way into/past etc something/somebody to get where you want or achieve something you want by saying or doing something（通过说或做某事）达到目的或得到想要的东西: Caroline managed to talk her way past the guard.卡罗琳设法说服守卫让她通过了。35work/munch/smoke etc your way through something to deal with, eat, smoke etc a large amount of things（费力地）处理、吃、抽等大量东西: He worked his way through the pile of documents.他逐份处理完了那一堆文件。 She had munched her way through a packet of biscuits.她大嚼着吃完了一包饼干。36be on the/your way out to be becoming less popular, important, powerful etc越来越不受欢迎、不重要、不强大等: Is the royal family on the way out?王室要没落了吗？37across/over the way on the opposite side of the street在街对面: They live across the way from us at number 23.他们住在我们街对面的23号。38have a way of doing something used to say that something often or usually happens（用于表示某事经常或通常会发生）: Cheer up – these problems have a way of working out.振作点——这些问题往往都会解决的。39get into the way of doing something British English to start to do something regularly养成经常做某事的习惯: He’d got into the way of smoking first thing in the morning.他养成了一大早就抽烟的习惯。40not in any way, shape, or form used to emphasize that something is not true（用于强调某事并非如此）: I am not responsible for his actions in any way, shape, or form.我对他的行为绝对不负任何责任。41split something two/three etc ways (also divide something two/three etc ways) to divide something into two, three etc equal parts把某物分成两、三等份: We’ll split the cost between us five ways.我们五个人平摊这笔费用。42have a way with somebody/something to be especially good at dealing with people or things of a particular type特别善于应对某类人或事: David seems to have a way with children.戴维似乎很会和孩子打交道。 She’s always had a way with words (=been good at using words effectively).她一向很会用词遣字（=善于有效地运用语言）。43the way of the world how things always happen or are done, especially when this is not easy to change（事情）惯常的发生或做法（尤指难以改变时）: In those days these policies favoured men. That was the way of the world.那时候这些政策偏向男性。这就是世道的常态。44every which way informal非正式 a)in all directions向四面八方: Bullets were flying every which way.子弹四处乱飞。 b)British English every possible method用尽各种办法: I tried every which way to avoid it.我想尽了一切办法来避免它。45Way used in the names of roads（用于路名中）路，街: Church Way教堂路SPOKEN PHRASES46by the way used when saying something that is not related to the main subject you were talking about before（用于说一些与之前所谈主要话题无关的事）顺便说一句: By the way, have you seen my keys anywhere?顺便问一下，你在哪儿看到我的钥匙了吗？47no way! a)used to say that you will definitely not do or allow something（用于表示你绝对不会做或不允许某事）: ‘Can I borrow your car?’ ‘No way!’“我能借你的车吗？”“没门！” There’s no way I’ll ever get married again.我绝不会再结婚了。No way José! (=used to emphasize that you will not do something)（=用于强调你不会做某事） b)especially American English used to say that you do not believe something or are very surprised by it（用于表示你不相信某事或对此非常惊讶）: She’s 45? No way!她45岁？不会吧！48the way I see it (also to my way of thinking) used before telling someone your opinion（用于告诉别人你的看法之前）: The way I see it, it was a fair trade.依我看，这是一笔公平的交易。49 that’s the way used to tell someone that they are doing something correctly or well, especially when you are showing them how（用于告诉某人做得对或做得好，尤其在示范时）对了，就这样: Now bring your foot gently off the clutch – that’s the way.现在轻轻松开离合器——对，就这样。50that’s (just) the way something/somebody is/that’s (just) the way something goes used to say that a particular situation or person cannot be changed（用于表示某种情况或某个人无法改变）: Don’t try to fight it. That’s just the way it is.别想去抗争了。事情就是这样。 Sometimes Tim needs to be alone. That’s the way he is.蒂姆有时需要独处。他就是这样的人。51be with somebody all the way to agree with someone completely完全赞同某人: I’m with you all the way on this salary issue, Joe.在工资这个问题上，我完全支持你，乔。52if I had my way used when telling someone what you think it would be best to do（用于告诉某人你认为最好怎么做）: If I had my way, we’d leave this place tomorrow.如果由我做主，我们明天就离开这个地方。53have it your (own) way used to tell someone in an annoyed way that you will agree to what they want（用于略带恼怒地告诉某人你会同意他们的要求）54(there are) no two ways about it used to say that something is definitely true, especially something unpleasant（用于表示某事千真万确，尤指不愉快的事）55you can’t have it both ways used to say that you cannot have the advantages from both of two different possible decisions or actions（用于表示你无法同时从两种不同的可能决定或做法中得到好处）: It’s a choice between the time and the money – you can’t have it both ways!这是时间和金钱之间的选择——你不能两者兼得！56way to go! American English used to tell someone that they have done something very well or achieved something special（用于告诉某人做得非常好或取得了特别的成就）干得好57(that’s/it’s) always the way! British English used to say that things always happen in the way that is least convenient（用于表示事情总是以最不方便的方式发生）: The train was late – always the way when you’re in a hurry!火车晚点了——赶时间的时候总是这样！58down your/London etc way in your area, the area of London etc在你那一带、伦敦的某区等59 go all the way (with somebody) to have sex with someone与某人发生性关系 → halfway, one-way, right of way, two-way, → that’s the way the cookie crumbles at cookie(3), → cut both ways at cut1(36), → in the family way at family(7), → go the way of all flesh at flesh1(9), → go your separate ways at separate1(4), → know your way around (something) at know1(10), → be laughing all the way to the bank at laugh1(8), → lead the way at lead1(7), → look the other way at look1(9), → out of harm’s way at harm1(6), → parting of the ways at parting1(3), → pay your way at pay1(13), → to put it another way at put(4), → rub somebody up the wrong way at rub1(7), → see which way the wind is blowing at wind1(6), → see your way (clear) to doing something at see1(38), → any way you slice it at slice2, → stand in somebody’s way at stand1(30), → where there’s a will there’s a way at will2(5), → work your way to/through etc something at work1(12)COLLOCATIONS词语搭配– Meaning 1— 义项1adjectives形容词the right way· That’s not the right way to deal with the problem.· 那不是处理这个问题的正确方法。the wrong way· There is a right way and a wrong way to do it.· 做这件事有对的方法，也有错的方法。a good way· Parent and toddler groups are a good way to meet other mums.· 亲子幼儿小组是结识其他妈妈的好途径。the best way· Doing the job is often regarded as the best way of learning the job.· 实干往往被认为是学会一份工作的最佳途径。a different way· There are many different ways of borrowing money.· 借钱有许多不同的方式。a sure way· Improving your diet is the surest way to lower your risk of heart disease.· 改善饮食是降低患心脏病风险最可靠的方法。a quick way· Wouldn’t just asking him be the quickest way to find out?· 直接问他不就是最快弄清楚的办法吗？an easy way· Here’s an easy way to cut up a mango.· 这里有一个切芒果的简便方法。verbs动词have a way· Do you have any way of finding out if that is true?· 你有什么办法查证那是否属实吗？find a way· We must find a way to help them.· 我们必须想办法帮助他们。think of/devise a way· I have to think of a way to make some money.· 我得想个办法挣点钱。phrases短语ways and means· We are discussing ways and means of bringing jobs to our area.· 我们正在讨论为本地区带来就业机会的方法和途径。COLLOCATIONS词语搭配– Meaning 3— 义项3adjectives形容词the quickest way· She knew the quickest way to the hospital.· 她知道去医院最快的路。the right way· Are you sure this is the right way?· 你确定这是对的路吗？the wrong way· He had ended up going the wrong way down a one-way street.· 他在一条单行道上逆行了。verbs动词ask somebody the way· He asked me the way to the police station.· 他向我打听去警察局的路。tell somebody the way· Can you tell me the way to the nearest post office, please?· 请问去最近的邮局怎么走？show somebody the way· If you can show me the way, I’ll take you by car.· 你要是能给我指路，我就开车送你去。know the way· Do you know the way to Birkleigh?· 你知道去伯克利的路吗？lose your way· He lost his way in the fog.· 他在雾中迷了路。find your way· I managed to find my way home.· 我设法找到了回家的路。THESAURUS同义词辨析a way of doing something做某事的方法way something you can do in order to achieve what you want or deal with a problem为达成所愿或解决问题而能做的事情: · Visiting a country is a great way to learn a language.· 到一个国家去是学习一门语言的好办法。· a good way to lose weight· 减肥的好方法method a way of doing something, especially one that a lot of people know about and use方法（尤指为很多人所知并使用的）: · They still use traditional methods of farming.· 他们仍使用传统的耕作方法。· modern teaching methods· 现代教学法· Different research methods are used to gather data.· 采用不同的研究方法来收集数据。approach a general way of dealing with a particular problem or situation, especially a way that has been carefully thought about途径，方法（处理某一特定问题或情况的总体方式，尤指经过深思熟虑的）: · We need a whole new approach to environmental issues.· 我们需要一种全新的途径来处理环境问题。· There will be considerable advantages to adopting this approach.· 采用这种方法会有相当大的好处。technique a way of doing something for which you need a skill that must be learned and practised技巧，技法（做某事的方法，需要经过学习和练习掌握的技能）: · I went to a class to learn relaxation techniques.· 我去上了一节课，学习放松技巧。· new surgical techniques· 新的手术技术· techniques for improving staff performance· 提高员工绩效的方法strategy a carefully planned way to achieve something difficult or complicated that may take a long time策略，战略（精心规划的、用于实现困难或复杂目标、可能耗时较长的方法）: · They met to discuss the company’s business strategy.· 他们开会讨论公司的经营战略。· the government’s long-term strategy for reducing crime· 政府减少犯罪的长期战略how to go to a place如何去某地way the road, path, direction etc that you must take in order to get to a place路，路线，方向（为去某地必须走的）: · Are you sure this is the right way to the sea?· 你确定这是去海边的正确路线吗？· Will you come with me? I don’t know the way.· 你能和我一起去吗？我不认识路。route a way from one place to another that people use regularly or that is shown on a map路线（人们经常走的、或地图上标示的从一地到另一地的路）: · There are two routes we could take but this is the quickest one.· 有两条路线可走，但这条最快。· the overland trade route between Europe and China· 欧洲与中国之间的陆路贸易路线directions instructions on how to get to a place（如何到达某地的）指路说明，路线指引: · Let’s stop and ask someone for directions.· 我们停下来找人问问路吧。· If you follow these directions you’ll have no problem finding the house.· 你按照这些指引走，就能轻松找到那座房子。short cut a way of getting somewhere that is shorter than the usual way捷径（比平常路线更短的去某处的路）: · Let’s take a short cut across the field.· 我们抄近路穿过这块地吧。· Taxi-drivers know all the short cuts.· 出租车司机都知道所有的近路。how to get to ... especially spoken尤用于口语 used especially when you ask someone to tell you which is the right way（尤用于问别人哪条路对时）怎么去……: · Can you tell me how to get to Grand Central Station?· 你能告诉我怎么去中央车站吗？· It was getting dark and I wasn’t sure how to get home.· 天渐渐黑了，我不太确定怎么回家。
查看全部语言翻译1method [countable] a method that you use to do or achieve something方法，方式（做或实现某事所用的）: There are several different ways we can tackle this problem.我们可以用几种不同的方法来处理这个问题。way of doing something Evening classes are one way of meeting new people.上夜校是结识新朋友的一种方式。 There’s no way of knowing if the treatment will work.没有办法知道这种治疗是否有效。way to do something What’s the best way to learn a language?学一门语言最好的方法是什么？in the same way/in various ways Make the drink with boiling water in the same way as tea.用开水冲泡这种饮料，方法和泡茶一样。 Animals communicate in various ways.动物以各种方式交流。(in) the right/wrong way I think you’re going about this the wrong way.我觉得你处理这件事的方法不对。ways and means (=methods of doing something, especially ones that are secret or not yet decided)（=做某事的方法，尤指秘密的或尚未确定的） There are ways and means of raising the money that we need.筹集我们所需资金的办法是有的。way out/out of/around One way around the problem (=method of dealing with it) is recycling.解决这个问题的一个办法（=处理它的方法）是回收利用。 There seems to be no way out of the current economic crisis.目前的经济危机似乎没有出路。way into television/publishing/finance etc (=a method of getting involved in a particular activity or type of work)（=参与某项特定活动或工作的途径） companies eager for a way into business in Europe急于打入欧洲市场的公司► see thesaurus at method2manner [countable] the manner or style in which someone does something or in which something happens方式，样子（某人做某事或某事发生的）: Look at the way he’s dressed!瞧他那身打扮！in a ... way ‘Hello,’ he said in a friendly way.“你好，”他友好地说。 Maria got up and took a shower in a leisurely way.玛丽亚起身慢悠悠地洗了个澡。(in) this/that way I find it easier to work in this way (=like this).我觉得这样工作更容易（=像这样）。 Sorry, I didn’t know you felt that way (=had that feeling or opinion).对不起，我不知道你是那样想的（=有那种感觉或看法）。 The drugs didn’t seem to affect Anna in the same way.这些药对安娜似乎没有同样的影响。that’s no way to do something (=used to tell someone that they should not be doing something in a particular manner)（=用于告诉某人不该以某种方式做某事） That’s no way to speak to your father!不能这样跟你父亲说话！in more ways than one (=in a number of ways)（=在许多方面） The changes will benefit the company in more ways than one.这些变化将在多个方面使公司受益。in somebody’s (own) way (=in a personal way that other people may not recognize)（=以一种别人可能察觉不到的个人方式） I’m sure he does love you, in his own way.我确信他确实爱你，以他自己的方式。3direction/how to go somewhere [countable] a)a road, path, direction etc that you take in order to get to a particular place路，路线，方向（为去某处而走的）the way to/from/out etc Which is the quickest way to the sea from here?从这里去海边最快的路是哪条？ There are several ways through the woods.穿过树林有好几条路。ask/tell/show somebody the way Could you tell me the way to the station?你能告诉我去车站的路吗？ Does anyone know the way from here?有人知道从这里怎么走吗？ I was afraid of losing my way in the dark.我担心在黑暗中迷路。 Can you find your way back to the car park?你能找到回停车场的路吗？the way out (=the door, path etc which you can use to leave a building or area)（=可用来离开建筑物或区域的门、路等） Which is the way out?出口在哪边？the way in (=the door, path etc which you can use to enter a building or area)（=可用来进入建筑物或区域的门、路等） She looked all around, but she couldn’t seem to find the way in.她环顾四周，可似乎找不到入口。on somebody’s way (=in the same direction as someone is going)（=与某人前进方向相同） Want a lift? It’s on my way.要搭车吗？正好顺路。out of somebody’s way (=not in the same direction as someone is going)（=与某人前进方向不同） I live miles out of your way.我住的地方离你要去的方向很远。 b)a particular direction from where you are now方向（从你现在所在位置看的某一特定方向）: Which way is north?哪边是北？ Walk this way.请往这边走。 A big Mercedes was coming the other way (=from the opposite direction).一辆大奔驰从另一个方向开过来（=从相反方向）。 He left the house, looking carefully both ways.他离开房子，小心地两边都看了看。4part of something that is true [countable] used to say that there is a fact or a feature of something that makes a statement or description true（用于说明某事物的某个事实或特征使某种陈述或描述成立）in a/one way In one way you’re right, I suppose.从某个方面说，我想你是对的。in some/many ways Working at home makes sense, in many ways.在很多方面，在家工作是有道理的。 Ben is a perfectly normal child in every way.本在各个方面都是个完全正常的孩子。 He never got mad at me. He was great in that way.他从不对我发火。这方面他很好。in no way (=used to emphasize that something is not true)（=用于强调某事并非如此） This should in no way be seen as a defeat.这绝不应被看作是一次失败。5distance/time [singular] a distance or a length of time, especially a long one距离，时间（尤指较远或较长的）: I was still a long way from home.我离家还有很远。some way/quite a way (=quite a long distance)（=相当远的距离） She had to park some way from the restaurant.她不得不把车停在离餐厅有点远的地方。a long way off/away/ahead etc (=far away in distance or in time)（=在距离或时间上很遥远） A peace settlement now seems a long way off.如今和平解决似乎还很遥远。 I don’t want to go all that way and not see him.我不想大老远跑去却见不到他。all the way down/across/through etc (something) (=the full distance or length of something)（=某事物的整个距离或长度） Did you really swim all the way across?你真的一直游到了对岸吗？ I was awake all through the night.我整夜都醒着。a (long) ways American English That’s quite a ways from here, isn’t it?那离这儿挺远的，是吧？6the space in front of you [countable usually singular] if someone or something is in the way, they are blocking the space in front of you, and you cannot move forward挡道，妨碍（挡住你前方空间，使你无法前进）be in the way/be in somebody’s way (=be blocking a road, someone’s path etc so that they cannot move forward easily)（=挡住道路、某人的去路等，使其无法顺利前进） There was a big truck in the way.有一辆大卡车挡着路。 Sorry, am I in your way?对不起，我挡着你了吗？ A policeman yelled at the crowds to get out of the way.一名警察朝人群大喊让他们让开。 The way ahead was blocked.前方的路被堵住了。7make way (for something/somebody) a)to move to the side so that there is space for someone or something to pass让开，让路（移到一边，给人或物腾出通过的空间）: The crowd stepped aside to make way for the procession.人群让到一边，给游行队伍让路。 b)to make it possible for something newer or better to be built, organized etc让位，腾出地方（让更新或更好的东西得以建造、组织等）: Several houses were demolished to make way for a new road.为给一条新路让地方，几所房子被拆除了。8out of the way a) (also out of somebody’s way) if someone or something is out of the way, they are somewhere where they are not likely to cause a problem, need attention, be annoying etc不碍事，不挡道（某人或某物处于不太可能造成问题、需要关注、令人讨厌等的位置）move/put/push etc something out of the way Why don’t you tie your hair back, out of the way?你为什么不把头发往后扎起来，免得碍事？ If Uncle Tom had been drinking, I kept out of his way.如果汤姆叔叔喝过酒，我就躲着他。 When Mac was safely out of the way, Peter came round.等麦克安全地走开后，彼得就过来了。 b)if a particular matter, job etc is out of the way, it has been done or dealt with（某件事、工作等）已办完、已处理好: I’d rather get the interview out of the way in the morning.我宁愿在上午把面试这件事办完。 As soon as the contract’s out of the way, we can start.合同一搞定，我们就可以开始了。 c)a place that is out of the way is far from any towns偏僻的，远离城镇的9on the/your/its way a)arriving or happening soon即将到来，即将发生: There’s a letter on its way to you.有一封信正寄往你那里。 More changes are on the way.更多的变化即将到来。 b)travelling towards a particular place正前往某地: She should be on the way here by now.她现在应该在来这里的路上了。way to The ships were already on their way to the gulf那些船只已经在驶往海湾的途中 c)while going from one place to another在从一地去往另一地的途中way to/out/home etc I ran out of gas on my way to the airport.我在去机场的路上没油了。 Guess who I bumped into on the way home.猜猜我回家路上碰到了谁。 d) (also along the way) while moving from one situation or part of your life to another在从人生的一种状况或阶段转向另一种的过程中: Don’s had to change jobs several times along the way.这一路走来，唐不得不换了好几次工作。 e)if someone has a baby on the way, they are pregnant（某人）已怀孕，有了身孕10be/get under way a)to have started to happen or be done已经开始发生或进行: Plans are well under way for a new shopping centre.建造新购物中心的计划正在顺利进行中。 The tournament got under way on Friday.锦标赛于周五开赛。 b)to have started to move or travel somewhere已经开始移动或行进: Our train was already under way.我们的火车已经开动了。11make your way a)to go towards something, especially when this is difficult or takes a long time（艰难或费时地）走向某处way to/through/towards etc The team slowly made their way back to base.队伍慢慢地往基地返回。make your own way (home/to something etc) (=go somewhere without the help or company of other people)（=在没有他人帮助或陪伴的情况下前往某处） Don’t worry. I can make my own way to the beach.别担心，我自己能去海滩。 b)to gradually become successful in a particular job, activity, profession etc（在某项工作、活动、行业等中）逐渐取得成功，立足: young people who are making their way in industry在行业中努力闯出一番事业的年轻人12push/grope/inch etc your way somewhere to get somewhere by using force or moving carefully（用力或小心地）挤过去，前进: She elbowed her way to the front of the queue.她用胳膊肘挤到了队伍前面。 He drank some water, then groped his way back to the bedroom.他喝了些水，然后摸索着回到卧室。13give way a)to be replaced by something else被别的东西取代way to Stone has given way to glass and concrete.石头已被玻璃和混凝土取代。 My anger gave way to depression.我的愤怒转为了沮丧。 b)to agree to do what someone else wants, instead of what you want, especially after a lot of discussion or argument（尤指经过大量讨论或争论后）让步，顺从他人的意愿: Despite growing pressure, the Minister of State refused to give way.尽管压力越来越大，这位国务大臣仍拒绝让步。way to Maria seemed to despise him for giving way to her.玛丽亚似乎因他向她让步而瞧不起他。 c)to break because of too much weight or pressure（因重压或太大压力而）垮塌，断裂: The floor’s rotten and likely to give way.地板烂了，很可能会塌。 d)British English to stop or slow down when you are driving, in order to allow other vehicles to go first（开车时）让行，让车先行 SYN yield American English: In Britain, give way to cars coming from the right.在英国，要给从右边过来的车让行。14clear/pave/open/prepare etc the way (for something) to make it possible for something to happen or develop later为某事日后的发生或发展创造条件: a study that paved the way for further research一项为进一步研究铺平道路的研究 The Queen’s death opened the way for him to return.女王的去世为他的回归创造了条件。15a/the way forward an action, plan etc that seems a good idea because it is likely to lead to success（似乎可行的、有望成功的）行动、计划等；前进的方向: A way forward lies in developing more economic links.前进的方向在于发展更多的经济联系。way for This treatment may be the way forward for many inherited disorders.这种治疗也许是许多遗传性疾病的发展方向。16state/condition [singular] a particular state or condition状态，状况: My family was in a bad way financially.我家经济状况很糟。 The chicken’s nice and crispy – just the way I like it.这鸡肉又香又脆——正是我喜欢的样子。 It’s worth thinking how you can improve the way things are.想想你怎样才能改善现状是值得的。somebody was born/made that way (=used to say that someone’s character is not likely to change)（=用于表示某人的性格不太可能改变） He’ll always be mean – he was born that way.他总会那么刻薄——他天生就那样。17fact/event [singular] used to refer to something that happens（用于指）发生的某种情况: I hate the way you always give in to him.我讨厌你总是对他让步的样子。18behaviour [countable] someone’s typical style of behaving, especially when it seems different or unusual（某人惯常的）行为方式，做派（尤指显得与众不同或异乎寻常时）be (just) somebody’s way Don’t worry if she’s quiet – that’s just her way.如果她不爱说话，别担心——她就是那样的人。 Esther quickly changed the subject, as was her way.埃丝特很快就转了话题，这是她一贯的作风。strange/funny/odd etc ways We all have our funny little ways.我们都有自己古怪的小习性。change/mend your ways (=stop behaving badly)（=改掉恶习，改邪归正） → see the error of your ways at error(6), → be set in your ways at set3(6)19development/progress [singular] used in expressions about developing and improving（用于表示发展和改进的表达中）: The team has a long way to go (=needs to develop or improve a lot) before it can match that performance.这支队伍还有很长的路要走（=需要大大发展或提高），才能达到那样的水平。 Microwave ovens have come a long way (=have developed or improved a lot) since they first appeared in our kitchens.微波炉自从首次出现在我们的厨房以来，已经有了长足的进步（=已大大发展或改进）。 Jen is now well on the way to recovery (=she has improved and will be well soon).现在珍正在康复中，进展顺利（=她已好转，很快就会痊愈）。20go some way towards doing something also go a long way towards doing something to help a little or a lot to make something happen（或多或少地）有助于使某事发生: ideas that go some way towards reducing environmental problems对减少环境问题有一定帮助的想法21choices/possibilities [countable] used when talking about two choices someone could make, or two possibilities that could happen（用于谈论某人可做的两种选择，或可能发生的两种情况）: I’m not sure which way he’ll decide.我不确定他会怎么决定。 The election could go either way (=both results are equally possible).这次选举结果难料（=两种结果都同样有可能）。 Make your mind up one way or the other.下定决心吧，这样或那样总得选一个。either way (=used to say that something will be the same, whichever of two things happens)（=用于表示无论两件事中哪一件发生，结果都一样） Either way, it’s going to be expensive.不管怎样，都会很贵。22within two feet/ten years etc either way no more than two feet etc more or less than a particular amount与某一特定数量相差不超过两英尺等: Your answer must be within a centimetre either way.你的答案误差必须在一厘米以内。23(in) one way or another/one way or the other used to say that someone does or will do something somehow, although you are not sure how（用于表示某人会以某种方式做某事，尽管你不确定具体怎么做）: One way or the other he always seems to win.不管怎样，他似乎总能赢。 We’ll find the money, one way or another.我们总会想办法弄到钱的。24way around/round/up a particular order or position that something should be in（某物应处的）特定顺序或位置: Which way around does this skirt go?这条裙子应该怎么个穿法（哪边在前）？the other way around/round/up (=in the opposite order or position)（=以相反的顺序或位置） The picture should be the other way up.这幅画应该上下颠倒过来才对。 Art reflects life, or is it the other way around (=is it ‘life reflects art’)?艺术反映生活，还是反过来（=是“生活反映艺术”）？the right/wrong way around/round/up Are the batteries in the wrong way round?电池是不是装反了？25by way of something a) (also in the way of something) as a form or means of something作为某事物的形式或手段: I’d like to say something by way of introduction.作为开场白，我想说几句。little in the way of something (also not much/enough in the way of something) (=not much of something)（=没多少某物） The town has little in the way of leisure facilities.这个镇几乎没有什么娱乐设施。 b)if you travel by way of a place, you go through it经由某地，取道某地 SYN via: We went by way of London.我们取道伦敦。26get in the way of something to prevent someone from doing something, or prevent something from happening妨碍某人做某事，或阻止某事发生: Your social life must not get in the way of your studies.你的社交生活不能妨碍你的学业。27go out of your way to do something to do something with more effort than is usual or expected特别费力地做某事，格外努力: She went out of her way to make me feel welcome.她特意让我感到宾至如归。28get/have your (own) way to do what you want to, even though someone else wants something different随心所欲，一意孤行（尽管别人想要不同的东西）: Don’t let the children always get their own way.别总让孩子们为所欲为。29go your own way to do what you want, make your own decisions etc按自己的意愿行事，自己做主: At 18, most young people are ready to go their own way.到18岁，大多数年轻人都准备好独立自主了。30go somebody’s way a)if an event goes your way, it happens in the way you want（事情）如你所愿地发生: The government are hopeful that the vote will go their way.政府希望投票结果会如其所愿。everything/nothing goes somebody’s way (=used to talk about events in general)（=用于泛指各种事件） b)literary文学 to continue a journey, or to leave and do what you want to do next继续旅程，或离开去做接下来想做的事: She said goodbye and went her way.她道了别，便走自己的路了。 c)to travel in the same direction as someone与某人朝同一方向走: I can take you – I’m going your way.我可以捎你一程——我和你顺路。31come somebody’s way if something comes your way, you get or experience it, especially by chance（尤指偶然地）得到或经历某事: Luck had come her way at the very last moment.好运在最后一刻降临到了她身上。32in a big/small way used to talk about the degree to which something happens, or how important it is（用于谈论某事发生的程度或其重要性）: The business was a success, in a small way.这家企业小有成就。33by a long way by a large amount大大地，远远地: He was the best in the group by a long way.他是这个组里最优秀的，遥遥领先。34talk/buy etc your way into/past etc something/somebody to get where you want or achieve something you want by saying or doing something（通过说或做某事）达到目的或得到想要的东西: Caroline managed to talk her way past the guard.卡罗琳设法说服守卫让她通过了。35work/munch/smoke etc your way through something to deal with, eat, smoke etc a large amount of things（费力地）处理、吃、抽等大量东西: He worked his way through the pile of documents.他逐份处理完了那一堆文件。 She had munched her way through a packet of biscuits.她大嚼着吃完了一包饼干。36be on the/your way out to be becoming less popular, important, powerful etc越来越不受欢迎、不重要、不强大等: Is the royal family on the way out?王室要没落了吗？37across/over the way on the opposite side of the street在街对面: They live across the way from us at number 23.他们住在我们街对面的23号。38have a way of doing something used to say that something often or usually happens（用于表示某事经常或通常会发生）: Cheer up – these problems have a way of working out.振作点——这些问题往往都会解决的。39get into the way of doing something British English to start to do something regularly养成经常做某事的习惯: He’d got into the way of smoking first thing in the morning.他养成了一大早就抽烟的习惯。40not in any way, shape, or form used to emphasize that something is not true（用于强调某事并非如此）: I am not responsible for his actions in any way, shape, or form.我对他的行为绝对不负任何责任。41split something two/three etc ways (also divide something two/three etc ways) to divide something into two, three etc equal parts把某物分成两、三等份: We’ll split the cost between us five ways.我们五个人平摊这笔费用。42have a way with somebody/something to be especially good at dealing with people or things of a particular type特别善于应对某类人或事: David seems to have a way with children.戴维似乎很会和孩子打交道。 She’s always had a way with words (=been good at using words effectively).她一向很会用词遣字（=善于有效地运用语言）。43the way of the world how things always happen or are done, especially when this is not easy to change（事情）惯常的发生或做法（尤指难以改变时）: In those days these policies favoured men. That was the way of the world.那时候这些政策偏向男性。这就是世道的常态。44every which way informal非正式 a)in all directions向四面八方: Bullets were flying every which way.子弹四处乱飞。 b)British English every possible method用尽各种办法: I tried every which way to avoid it.我想尽了一切办法来避免它。45Way used in the names of roads（用于路名中）路，街: Church Way教堂路SPOKEN PHRASES46by the way used when saying something that is not related to the main subject you were talking about before（用于说一些与之前所谈主要话题无关的事）顺便说一句: By the way, have you seen my keys anywhere?顺便问一下，你在哪儿看到我的钥匙了吗？47no way! a)used to say that you will definitely not do or allow something（用于表示你绝对不会做或不允许某事）: ‘Can I borrow your car?’ ‘No way!’“我能借你的车吗？”“没门！” There’s no way I’ll ever get married again.我绝不会再结婚了。No way José! (=used to emphasize that you will not do something)（=用于强调你不会做某事） b)especially American English used to say that you do not believe something or are very surprised by it（用于表示你不相信某事或对此非常惊讶）: She’s 45? No way!她45岁？不会吧！48the way I see it (also to my way of thinking) used before telling someone your opinion（用于告诉别人你的看法之前）: The way I see it, it was a fair trade.依我看，这是一笔公平的交易。49 that’s the way used to tell someone that they are doing something correctly or well, especially when you are showing them how（用于告诉某人做得对或做得好，尤其在示范时）对了，就这样: Now bring your foot gently off the clutch – that’s the way.现在轻轻松开离合器——对，就这样。50that’s (just) the way something/somebody is/that’s (just) the way something goes used to say that a particular situation or person cannot be changed（用于表示某种情况或某个人无法改变）: Don’t try to fight it. That’s just the way it is.别想去抗争了。事情就是这样。 Sometimes Tim needs to be alone. That’s the way he is.蒂姆有时需要独处。他就是这样的人。51be with somebody all the way to agree with someone completely完全赞同某人: I’m with you all the way on this salary issue, Joe.在工资这个问题上，我完全支持你，乔。52if I had my way used when telling someone what you think it would be best to do（用于告诉某人你认为最好怎么做）: If I had my way, we’d leave this place tomorrow.如果由我做主，我们明天就离开这个地方。53have it your (own) way used to tell someone in an annoyed way that you will agree to what they want（用于略带恼怒地告诉某人你会同意他们的要求）54(there are) no two ways about it used to say that something is definitely true, especially something unpleasant（用于表示某事千真万确，尤指不愉快的事）55you can’t have it both ways used to say that you cannot have the advantages from both of two different possible decisions or actions（用于表示你无法同时从两种不同的可能决定或做法中得到好处）: It’s a choice between the time and the money – you can’t have it both ways!这是时间和金钱之间的选择——你不能两者兼得！56way to go! American English used to tell someone that they have done something very well or achieved something special（用于告诉某人做得非常好或取得了特别的成就）干得好57(that’s/it’s) always the way! British English used to say that things always happen in the way that is least convenient（用于表示事情总是以最不方便的方式发生）: The train was late – always the way when you’re in a hurry!火车晚点了——赶时间的时候总是这样！58down your/London etc way in your area, the area of London etc在你那一带、伦敦的某区等59 go all the way (with somebody) to have sex with someone与某人发生性关系 → halfway, one-way, right of way, two-way, → that’s the way the cookie crumbles at cookie(3), → cut both ways at cut1(36), → in the family way at family(7), → go the way of all flesh at flesh1(9), → go your separate ways at separate1(4), → know your way around (something) at know1(10), → be laughing all the way to the bank at laugh1(8), → lead the way at lead1(7), → look the other way at look1(9), → out of harm’s way at harm1(6), → parting of the ways at parting1(3), → pay your way at pay1(13), → to put it another way at put(4), → rub somebody up the wrong way at rub1(7), → see which way the wind is blowing at wind1(6), → see your way (clear) to doing something at see1(38), → any way you slice it at slice2, → stand in somebody’s way at stand1(30), → where there’s a will there’s a way at will2(5), → work your way to/through etc something at work1(12)COLLOCATIONS词语搭配– Meaning 1— 义项1adjectives形容词the right way· That’s not the right way to deal with the problem.· 那不是处理这个问题的正确方法。the wrong way· There is a right way and a wrong way to do it.· 做这件事有对的方法，也有错的方法。a good way· Parent and toddler groups are a good way to meet other mums.· 亲子幼儿小组是结识其他妈妈的好途径。the best way· Doing the job is often regarded as the best way of learning the job.· 实干往往被认为是学会一份工作的最佳途径。a different way· There are many different ways of borrowing money.· 借钱有许多不同的方式。a sure way· Improving your diet is the surest way to lower your risk of heart disease.· 改善饮食是降低患心脏病风险最可靠的方法。a quick way· Wouldn’t just asking him be the quickest way to find out?· 直接问他不就是最快弄清楚的办法吗？an easy way· Here’s an easy way to cut up a mango.· 这里有一个切芒果的简便方法。verbs动词have a way· Do you have any way of finding out if that is true?· 你有什么办法查证那是否属实吗？find a way· We must find a way to help them.· 我们必须想办法帮助他们。think of/devise a way· I have to think of a way to make some money.· 我得想个办法挣点钱。phrases短语ways and means· We are discussing ways and means of bringing jobs to our area.· 我们正在讨论为本地区带来就业机会的方法和途径。COLLOCATIONS词语搭配– Meaning 3— 义项3adjectives形容词the quickest way· She knew the quickest way to the hospital.· 她知道去医院最快的路。the right way· Are you sure this is the right way?· 你确定这是对的路吗？the wrong way· He had ended up going the wrong way down a one-way street.· 他在一条单行道上逆行了。verbs动词ask somebody the way· He asked me the way to the police station.· 他向我打听去警察局的路。tell somebody the way· Can you tell me the way to the nearest post office, please?· 请问去最近的邮局怎么走？show somebody the way· If you can show me the way, I’ll take you by car.· 你要是能给我指路，我就开车送你去。know the way· Do you know the way to Birkleigh?· 你知道去伯克利的路吗？lose your way· He lost his way in the fog.· 他在雾中迷了路。find your way· I managed to find my way home.· 我设法找到了回家的路。THESAURUS同义词辨析a way of doing something做某事的方法way something you can do in order to achieve what you want or deal with a problem为达成所愿或解决问题而能做的事情: · Visiting a country is a great way to learn a language.· 到一个国家去是学习一门语言的好办法。· a good way to lose weight· 减肥的好方法method a way of doing something, especially one that a lot of people know about and use方法（尤指为很多人所知并使用的）: · They still use traditional methods of farming.· 他们仍使用传统的耕作方法。· modern teaching methods· 现代教学法· Different research methods are used to gather data.· 采用不同的研究方法来收集数据。approach a general way of dealing with a particular problem or situation, especially a way that has been carefully thought about途径，方法（处理某一特定问题或情况的总体方式，尤指经过深思熟虑的）: · We need a whole new approach to environmental issues.· 我们需要一种全新的途径来处理环境问题。· There will be considerable advantages to adopting this approach.· 采用这种方法会有相当大的好处。technique a way of doing something for which you need a skill that must be learned and practised技巧，技法（做某事的方法，需要经过学习和练习掌握的技能）: · I went to a class to learn relaxation techniques.· 我去上了一节课，学习放松技巧。· new surgical techniques· 新的手术技术· techniques for improving staff performance· 提高员工绩效的方法strategy a carefully planned way to achieve something difficult or complicated that may take a long time策略，战略（精心规划的、用于实现困难或复杂目标、可能耗时较长的方法）: · They met to discuss the company’s business strategy.· 他们开会讨论公司的经营战略。· the government’s long-term strategy for reducing crime· 政府减少犯罪的长期战略how to go to a place如何去某地way the road, path, direction etc that you must take in order to get to a place路，路线，方向（为去某地必须走的）: · Are you sure this is the right way to the sea?· 你确定这是去海边的正确路线吗？· Will you come with me? I don’t know the way.· 你能和我一起去吗？我不认识路。route a way from one place to another that people use regularly or that is shown on a map路线（人们经常走的、或地图上标示的从一地到另一地的路）: · There are two routes we could take but this is the quickest one.· 有两条路线可走，但这条最快。· the overland trade route between Europe and China· 欧洲与中国之间的陆路贸易路线directions instructions on how to get to a place（如何到达某地的）指路说明，路线指引: · Let’s stop and ask someone for directions.· 我们停下来找人问问路吧。· If you follow these directions you’ll have no problem finding the house.· 你按照这些指引走，就能轻松找到那座房子。short cut a way of getting somewhere that is shorter than the usual way捷径（比平常路线更短的去某处的路）: · Let’s take a short cut across the field.· 我们抄近路穿过这块地吧。· Taxi-drivers know all the short cuts.· 出租车司机都知道所有的近路。how to get to ... especially spoken尤用于口语 used especially when you ask someone to tell you which is the right way（尤用于问别人哪条路对时）怎么去……: · Can you tell me how to get to Grand Central Station?· 你能告诉我怎么去中央车站吗？· It was getting dark and I wasn’t sure how to get home.· 天渐渐黑了，我不太确定怎么回家。wayway2 adverb 1very far远远地way ahead/behind/out etc The other cyclists were way behind.其他骑车的人远远落在后面。 She lives way out of town.她住在很远的城外。2by a large amount大大地，远远地way above/below/past etc Her IQ is way above average.她的智商远高于平均水平。way out Your guess was way out (=completely incorrect), he’s actually thirty-eight.你猜得差远了（=完全错了），他其实是三十八岁。way back We first met way back (=a long time ago) in the seventies.我们早在七十年代就初次相识了（=很久以前）。way heavier/smarter/bigger etc (=much heavier etc)（=重得多等） The tickets were way more expensive than I thought.这些票比我想的贵得多。3American English informal非正式 very非常: I think she’s way cool, man.我觉得她超酷的，老兄。
1very far远远地way ahead/behind/out etc The other cyclists were way behind.其他骑车的人远远落在后面。 She lives way out of town.她住在很远的城外。2by a large amount大大地，远远地way above/below/past etc Her IQ is way above average.她的智商远高于平均水平。way out Your guess was way out (=completely incorrect), he’s actually thirty-eight.你猜得差远了（=完全错了），他其实是三十八岁。way back We first met way back (=a long time ago) in the seventies.我们早在七十年代就初次相识了（=很久以前）。way heavier/smarter/bigger etc (=much heavier etc)（=重得多等） The tickets were way more expensive than I thought.这些票比我想的贵得多。3American English informal非正式 very非常: I think she’s way cool, man.我觉得她超酷的，老兄。