Part1 短语简表
Part2 重点短语辨析
Part 3 180个短语释义和例句
NO. | Phrases |
1 | Dabble in (涉猎,涉足): |
2 | Dam up (修建水坝): |
3 | Dash off (匆忙写下;迅速离去): |
4 | Dawdle around (拖拖拉拉): |
5 | Date back (to) (追溯至): |
6 | Dawn on/upon (渐渐明白): |
7 | Deal in (从事): |
8 | Deal out (分发): |
9 | Deal with (处理): |
10 | Deck out (装饰): |
11 | Declare against (宣布反对): |
12 | Dedicate sth to sb (将某事奉献给某人): |
13 | Defer to (听从,遵从): |
14 | Degenerate into (堕落为): |
15 | Delight in (以...为乐): |
16 | Deliver on (兑现): |
17 | Delve into (深入研究): |
18 | Demand from (向...要求): |
19 | Depart from (离开,动身): |
20 | Depend on/upon (依赖): |
21 | Deprive...of (剥夺...的): |
22 | Derive from (源于): |
23 | Descend from (起源于): |
24 | Descend into (陷入,沦为): |
25 | Descend on/upon (袭击,突袭): |
26 | Descend to (下降到): |
27 | Despair of (对...感到绝望): |
28 | Deter from (阻止,制止): |
29 | Detract from (减损): |
30 | Deviate from (偏离): |
31 | Devolve sth on sb (把某事责任下放给某人): |
32 | Devote ... to (致力于): |
33 | Dial in (拨入): |
34 | Dial out (拨出): |
35 | Dictate ... to (口述给): |
36 | Diddle around (虚度光阴): |
37 | Die away (逐渐减弱): |
38 | Die back (枯死,凋谢): |
39 | Die down (逐渐减弱): |
40 | Be dying for (迫切渴望): |
41 | Die off (灭绝,死绝): |
42 | Die out (灭绝,消失): |
43 | Dig in (深入): |
44 | Dig into (深入研究): |
45 | Dig out (挖出): |
46 | Dig over (翻耕): |
47 | Dig up (挖掘): |
48 | Din sth into sb (反复灌输): |
49 | Dine off (以...为食): |
50 | Dine out (外出用餐): |
51 | Dine out on (以...为乐): |
52 | Dine on (用...作晚餐): |
53 | Dink around (虚度光阴): |
54 | Dip into (浏览,浏览内容): |
55 | Disabuse sb of sth (纠正某人的错误观念): |
56 | Disagree with sb (与某人意见不一致): |
57 | Disapprove of (不赞成): |
58 | Disappear into (消失于): |
59 | Discover ... by (通过...发现): |
60 | Discuss ... with (与...讨论): |
61 | Dish out (分发,分配): |
62 | Dish up (上菜): |
63 | Disguise ... as (伪装成): |
64 | Dismiss as (认为...不重要): |
65 | Dispense with (省略,免去): |
66 | Dispose of (处理,处置): |
67 | Dissociate from (与...分离): |
68 | Distance ... from (远离): |
69 | Distinguish between (区分): |
70 | Dive in (投入): |
71 | Dive into (投入): |
72 | Divest ... of (摆脱,剥夺): |
73 | Divide ... by (除以): |
74 | Divide into (分成): |
75 | Divide ... off (划分,隔离): |
76 | Divide up (分割,分配): |
77 | Divorce from (与...脱离关系): |
78 | Do about (对付,处理): |
79 | Do away with (废除): |
80 | Do down (贬低): |
81 | Do for (摧毁,毁掉): |
82 | Do ... in (使筋疲力尽): |
83 | Do out (精心装饰): |
84 | Do ... out of (欺骗,剥夺): |
85 | Do over (重做): |
86 | Do up (系紧,包扎): |
87 | Do with (需要,愿意接受): |
88 | Have something to do with (与...有关): |
89 | Do without (没有...也行): |
90 | Document in (记录在): |
91 | Dole out (分发): |
92 | Dote on (宠爱,溺爱): |
93 | Doom to (注定,使走向灭亡): |
94 | Be doped up (被灌输迷药): |
95 | Dose up (服用剂量): |
96 | Doss about (懒散度日,闲荡): |
97 | Doss down (随便找地方睡觉): |
98 | Be dotted about/around (分布): |
99 | Be dotted with (布满,点缀): |
100 | Dote on/upon sb (宠爱,溺爱某人): |
101 | Double as (兼任,既是): |
102 | Double back (掉头返回): |
103 | Double over (翻滚): |
104 | Double up (翻倍,加倍): |
105 | Double up as (兼任): |
106 | Dovetail with (与...完美契合): |
107 | Doze off (打瞌睡): |
108 | Draft in (招募,调派): |
109 | Drag away (拖走): |
110 | Drag down (拖累): |
111 | Drag in (牵涉进来): |
112 | Drag off (拖走): |
113 | Drag on (拖延): |
114 | Drag out (拖延): |
115 | Drag up (揭露,挖出): |
116 | Drain off (排水,泄放): |
117 | Draw back (退缩): |
118 | Draw in (吸引): |
119 | Draw into (卷入): |
120 | Draw near (靠近): |
121 | Draw off (抽取,提取): |
122 | Draw on (利用): |
123 | Draw out (拉长): |
124 | Draw up (拟定,制定): |
125 | Dream about (梦见): |
126 | Dream on (继续做梦): |
127 | Dream up (凭空想出): |
128 | Dream of (梦想): |
129 | Dredge up (搬弄过去的事): |
130 | Dress down (穿得朴素): |
131 | Dress up (打扮): |
132 | Drift apart(渐行渐远) |
133 | Drift off (迷迷糊糊地睡去): |
134 | Drift away (漂离): |
135 | Drill into (反复灌输,深入讲解): |
136 | Drink to (为...干杯): |
137 | Drink up (喝完): |
138 | Drip with (滴着): |
139 | Drive at (暗示,意指): |
140 | Drive away (驱赶): |
141 | Drive back (驱逐回): |
142 | Drive down: |
143 | Drive forward (推动): |
144 | Drive home (强调): |
145 | Drive off (开走): |
146 | Drive on(连续开): |
147 | Drive out (驱赶): |
148 | Drive up (抬高): |
149 | Drone on(单调乏味地长时间讲话): |
150 | Drool over (对某人或某物流口水;表现出极度甚至愚蠢的喜悦): |
151 | Drop away (逐渐减少,下降): |
152 | Drop back (落后): |
153 | Drop behind(落后;滞后): |
154 | Drop by(顺道拜访): |
155 | Drop in(突然拜访): |
156 | Drop off (送到): |
157 | Drop out (退出): |
158 | Drop round (短暂访问): |
159 | Drown in (淹没于): |
160 | Drown out (淹没,压过): |
161 | Drum into(反复灌输): |
162 | Drum out (赶出): |
163 | Drum up(促成某事): |
164 | Dry off (擦干): |
165 | Dry out(风干;戒除): |
166 | Dry up (枯竭): |
167 | Duck out (溜走): |
168 | Duke out (打斗): |
169 | Dumb down (降低智商): |
170 | Dump on (辱骂; 批评): |
171 | Dump something on somebody (向某人倾诉问题或责任): |
172 | Dust down(清除灰尘): |
173 | Dwell in (居住于): |
174 | Dwell on (思索): |
175 | Dwell upon (详细描述): |
176 | Dwindle down (逐渐减少): |
177 | Dwindle away (逐渐减少): |
178 | Dye in (染色): |
179 | Dye with (染色): |
180 | Dynamite into (爆破): |















- Dabble in (涉猎,涉足):
To engage in an activity or interest without serious commitment; to experiment or play around with something.
Example: During college, she decided to dabble in photography, exploring it as a hobby.
- Dam up (修建水坝):
To construct a barrier or structure to impound water, typically for creating a reservoir or controlling water flow.
Example: The engineers needed to dam up the river to prevent flooding in the area.
- Dash off (匆忙写下;迅速离去):
To write or complete something quickly and hastily; also used to describe leaving or departing hastily.
Example: With little time to spare, she had to dash off a quick email before the meeting.
- Dawdle around (拖拖拉拉):
To waste time or move slowly; to procrastinate.
Example: Instead of finishing the project, he spent the afternoon dawdling around, accomplishing very little.
- Date back (to) (追溯至):
To have origins or a history that extends to a specific time in the past.
Example: The tradition of exchanging gifts during the holiday season dates back to ancient times.
- Dawn on/upon (渐渐明白):
To gradually become apparent or understood.
Example: It finally dawned on her that she had forgotten to bring her keys.
- Deal in (从事):
To be involved in or conduct business in a particular kind of goods or services.
Example: He decided to deal in rare collectibles after discovering their market demand.
- Deal out (分发):
To distribute or apportion something.
Example: The teacher dealt out the cards to the students for the game.
- Deal with (处理):
To handle or manage a situation, problem, or person.
Example: The manager had to deal with the unexpected challenges that arose during the project.
- Deck out (装饰):
To decorate or adorn in a showy or stylish manner.
Example: They decked out the venue with colorful banners and flowers for the celebration.
- Declare against (宣布反对):
To officially announce opposition or disapproval of something.
Example: The politician declared against the proposed policy during the press conference.
- Dedicate sth to sb (将某事奉献给某人):
To commit or consecrate something to someone or a cause.
Example: The author dedicated the book to her parents for their unwavering support.
- Defer to (听从,遵从):
To yield to another's judgment or opinion; to show respect by accepting someone else's authority.
Example: In matters of expertise, she would defer to the advice of the experienced team members.
- Degenerate into (堕落为):
To decline or deteriorate to a lower or less developed state.
Example: The peaceful protest degenerated into chaos as violence erupted.
- Delight in (以...为乐):
To take great pleasure or joy in something.
Example: She delights in exploring new cultures through travel.
- Deliver on (兑现):
To fulfill or carry out a promise or commitment.
Example: The company promised quality service and, true to their word, delivered on their commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Delve into (深入研究):
To investigate or research thoroughly; to delve deeply into a subject.
Example:After reading about the historical event, she decided to delve into the archives to gather more detailed information about the time period.
- Demand from (向...要求):
To request or require something from someone.
Example:The manager demanded from the team a comprehensive report on the project's progress by the end of the week.
- Depart from (离开,动身):
To leave or move away from a place or point of origin.
Example: The train will depart from the station at 3 PM.
- Depend on/upon (依赖):
To rely on or be influenced by something.
Example: Success in this project depends on effective collaboration among team members.
- Deprive...of (剥夺...的):
To take away or deny someone or something the possession or enjoyment of something.
Example: The economic downturn deprived many families of their homes.
- Derive from (源于):
To originate or come from a particular source.
Example: The word "piano" derives from the Italian word "pianoforte."
- Descend from (起源于):
To originate or have ancestors from a particular lineage or group.
Example: She can trace her family tree and confirm that she descends from a long line of artists.
- Descend into (陷入,沦为):
To go down into a lower state or condition, often negative.
Example: The discussion started to descend into chaos as emotions ran high and arguments intensified.
- Descend on/upon (袭击,突袭):
To suddenly and often in large numbers move to or arrive at a place.
Example: Tourists descended upon the small town during the festival.
- Descend to (下降到):
To move or fall to a lower level or state.
Example: The plane began to descend to a lower altitude as it approached the airport.
- Despair of (对...感到绝望):
To lose hope or confidence in someone or something.
Example: Despite multiple attempts to fix the old car, he began to despair of ever getting it to run again.
- Deter from (阻止,制止):
To prevent or discourage someone from doing something.
Example: The warning signs are meant to deter people from trespassing on private property.
- Detract from (减损):
To take away from the worth or value of something.
Example: The outdated design slightly detracts from the overall appeal of the building.
- Deviate from (偏离):
To depart or stray from a path, direction, or standard.
Example: It is important not to deviate from the established safety procedures.
- Devolve sth on sb (把某事责任下放给某人):
To transfer or pass responsibility or authority for something to someone else.
Example: The manager devolved the task on the team leader.
- Devote ... to (致力于):
To dedicate time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or activity.
Example: She decided to devote her weekends to volunteering at the local animal shelter.
- Dial in (拨入):
To enter or connect to a computer system or network by telephone.
Example: Participants can dial in to the conference call using the provided number.
- Dial out (拨出):
To make a telephone call by entering or selecting a number on a phone.
Example: You can dial out to schedule a meeting with the client.
- Dictate ... to (口述给):
To speak aloud for someone else to write down or type; to give orders or command.
Example: The author dictated the manuscript to his assistant.
- Diddle around (虚度光阴):
To waste time or engage in unproductive activities.
Example: Instead of working on the project, he spent the afternoon diddling around on social media.
- Die away (逐渐减弱):
To gradually decrease in intensity or volume, often used to describe sounds or noises.
Example: The echoes of the music slowly died away as the concert ended.
- Die back (枯死,凋谢):
To undergo a process of dying from the tips or outer parts inward, often used in the context of plants or vegetation.
Example: The plant began to die back during the dry season.
- Die down (逐渐减弱):
As previously mentioned, this phrase refers to the gradual decrease in intensity, such as the diminishing of a sound or the calming of a storm.
Example: After the storm, the wind gradually died down, and the rain stopped.
- Be dying for (迫切渴望):
To have a strong desire or craving for something.
Example: After the long hike, I was dying for a cold drink.
- Die off (灭绝,死绝):
To experience a significant reduction in numbers, often leading to extinction.
Example: The endangered species continued to die off despite conservation efforts.
- Die out (灭绝,消失):
To become extinct or completely disappear.
Example: Some ancient civilizations died out due to various factors, leaving only archaeological
- Dig in (深入):
To become fully involved in a task or activity; to commence eating, especially with enthusiasm.
Example: The team was ready to dig in and work on the challenging project.
- Dig into (深入研究):
To investigate or examine in depth; to delve into a subject.
Example: The students were encouraged to dig into the historical archives to gather more information for their research project.
- Dig out (挖出):
To excavate or uncover something buried.
Example:Archaeologists worked tirelessly to dig out ancient artifacts from the historical site.
- Dig over (翻耕):
To turn over soil or cultivate it by digging.
Example: Before planting new flowers, it's essential to dig over the garden soil to ensure proper aeration.
- Dig up (挖掘):
To unearth or discover something by digging, often referring to buried objects or information.
Example: The construction crew accidentally dug up an old treasure chest while excavating the site.
- Din sth into sb (反复灌输):
To repeatedly teach or impress something upon someone, often in a forceful or persistent manner.
Example: The coach dinned the importance of teamwork into the players throughout the season.
- Dine off (以...为食):
To eat or sustain oneself on a particular type of food.
Example: During the camping trip, they had to dine off simple meals like canned beans and rice.
- Dine out (外出用餐):
To eat a meal at a restaurant or away from home.
Example: Instead of cooking, they decided to dine out at their favorite Italian restaurant.
- Dine out on (以...为乐):
To derive pleasure or amusement from a particular event or experience, often by sharing stories or memories.
Example: He continued to dine out on the hilarious incident that happened at the family reunion.
- Dine on (用...作晚餐):
To eat a particular food item for dinner.
Example: The couple decided to dine on homemade pizza for their anniversary dinner.
- Dink around (虚度光阴):
To waste time or engage in unproductive activities.
Example: Instead of focusing on their assignments, they chose to dink around on social media.
- Dip into (浏览,浏览内容):
To briefly examine or read parts of a book, article, or content without fully engaging with it.
Example: She dipped into the novel to get a sense of the author's writing style.
- Disabuse sb of sth (纠正某人的错误观念):
To correct or free someone from a mistaken belief or misconception.
Example: The teacher worked hard to disabuse the students of any misconceptions about the scientific theory.
- Disagree with sb (与某人意见不一致):
To have a difference of opinion or to hold conflicting views with someone.
Example: It's okay to disagree with someone as long as the discussion remains respectful.
- Disapprove of (不赞成):
To hold a negative opinion or judgment about something or someone.
Example: The parents disapproved of their child's decision to drop out of college.
- Disappear into (消失于):
To vanish or go unnoticed into a particular place or state.
Example: The magician seemed to disappear into thin air, leaving the audience in awe.
- Discover ... by (通过...发现):
To find or learn about something through a specific means or method.
Example: The archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts by carefully excavating the site.
- Discuss ... with (与...讨论):
To talk about or exchange ideas with someone.dish out
Example: He decided to discuss the project with his colleagues to gather different perspectives and insights.
- Dish out (分发,分配):
To distribute or give out something, often in a casual or hasty manner.
Example: The teacher began to dish out the assignments to the students.
- Dish up (上菜):
To serve or present food, especially by arranging it on plates for a meal.
Example: The chef was ready to dish up the delicious entrées for the guests.
- Disguise ... as (伪装成):
To alter one's appearance or identity to resemble someone or something else.
Example: The spy decided to disguise herself as a janitor to infiltrate the enemy base.
- Dismiss as (认为...不重要):
To regard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration.
Example: Despite his valuable contributions, some tend to dismiss his ideas as impractical.
- Dispense with (省略,免去):
To do without or forgo something; to skip or omit a usual step or requirement.
Example: In the interest of time, they decided to dispense with the formalities and get straight to the main discussion.
- Dispose of (处理,处置):
To get rid of, manage, or deal with something, often by discarding it or taking appropriate action.
Example: They decided to dispose of the old furniture by donating it to a local charity.
- Dissociate from (与...分离):
To disconnect or separate oneself or something from a particular association or relationship.
Example: The company decided to dissociate from the controversial political figure to avoid any negative impact on its reputation.
- Distance ... from (远离):
To create physical or emotional separation from someone or something; to be far away or detached.
Example: After the disagreement, she needed some time to distance herself from the conflict and gain perspective.
- Distinguish between (区分):
To recognize and highlight differences between two or more things.
Example: It's essential to distinguish between the two species to understand their unique characteristics.
- Dive in (投入):
To enthusiastically and wholeheartedly engage in an activity or task.
Example: With the new project underway, she was ready to dive in and contribute her skills and ideas.
- Dive into (投入):
To immerse oneself deeply into a task, activity, or subject.
Example: She decided to dive into the research project to gain a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
- Divest ... of (摆脱,剥夺):
To sell, transfer, or get rid of assets, possessions, or responsibilities.
Example: The company decided to divest itself of non-core businesses to focus on its core strengths.
- Divide ... by (除以):
To perform a mathematical operation where one number is divided by another.
Example: To find the average, you need to divide the sum of the numbers by the total count.
- Divide into (分成):
To separate or split something into different parts or categories.
Example: The team decided to divide the project into smaller tasks to manage it more efficiently.
- Divide ... off (划分,隔离):
To create a physical or visual separation by marking or establishing a boundary.
Example: The construction site was divided off from the public area to ensure safety.
- Divide up (分割,分配):
To distribute or allocate something among different parts or individuals.
Example: They decided to divide up the tasks among team members to ensure efficient completion of the project.
- Divorce from (与...脱离关系):
To separate or detach oneself or something from a particular association or relationship.
Example: The decision to move abroad was an attempt to divorce himself from the stressful work environment.
- Do about (对付,处理):
To take action or handle a situation.
Example: When faced with a problem, it's important to assess the options and decide what to do about it.
- Do away with (废除):
To abolish or eliminate something; to put an end to it.
Example: The government decided to do away with outdated regulations to streamline the legal system.
- Do down (贬低):
To speak or act in a way that diminishes or belittles someone or something.
Example: It's not fair to do down someone's achievements just because they are different.
- Do for (摧毁,毁掉):
To cause the destruction or ruin of someone or something.
Example: The severe weather conditions could do for the crops if not addressed promptly.
- Do ... in (使筋疲力尽):
To exhaust or wear out, both physically and mentally.
Example: The demanding work schedule did him in, and he needed a break.
- Do out (精心装饰):
To decorate or furnish a place with care and attention to detail.
Example: They decided to do out the living room with new furniture and artwork.
- Do ... out of (欺骗,剥夺):
To deceive or cheat someone out of something.
Example: The scammer tried to do her out of her savings by posing as a financial advisor.
- Do over (重做):
To redo or repeat a task or activity.
Example: The artist had to do over the painting to capture the intended vision.
- Do up (系紧,包扎):
To fasten or tie securely, often used in the context of clothing or packages.
Example: She had to do up her shoelaces before going for a run.
- Do with (需要,愿意接受):
To need or want something.
Example: After a long day, I could do with a hot cup of tea.
- Have something to do with (与...有关):
To be related or connected to something; to be associated with a particular situation, event, or person.
Example: His success in the project had something to do with his innovative approach to problem-solving.
- Do without (没有...也行):
To manage or cope without something that is usually considered necessary or desirable.
Example: While camping, they had to do without electricity and other modern conveniences.
- Document in (记录在):
To record or register information in a written or electronic form.
Example: The researcher took care to document the experiment's results in detail for future reference.
- Dole out (分发):
To distribute or give out something, often in small portions or amounts.
Example: The charity organization doled out food and blankets to the homeless during the winter.
- Dote on (宠爱,溺爱):
To show excessive love or fondness for someone, often to the point of indulgence.
Example: Grandparents often dote on their grandchildren, showering them with affection and gifts.
- Doom to (注定,使走向灭亡):
To destine or condemn someone or something to a particular fate, often a negative one.
Example: The lack of financial support seemed to doom the small business to failure.
- Be doped up (被灌输迷药):
To be under the influence of drugs, often used informally to describe someone who is heavily medicated.
Example: After the surgery, he felt doped up and groggy from the anesthesia.
- Dose up (服用剂量):
To take a specific amount or dose of medication or substances.
Example: The doctor instructed her to dose up on antibiotics to fight the infection.
- Doss about (懒散度日,闲荡):
To spend time aimlessly, often in a lazy or unproductive manner.
Example: Instead of studying, he spent the weekend dossing about with friends.
- Doss down (随便找地方睡觉):
To find a place to sleep, especially in a temporary or improvised manner.
Example: After the party, some guests decided to doss down on the living room floor.
- Be dotted about/around (分布):
To be scattered or located in various places.
Example: The picnic blankets were dotted about the park as families enjoyed their meals.
- Be dotted with (布满,点缀):
To be covered or adorned with small objects or features.
Example: The meadow was dotted with colorful wildflowers in the spring.
- Dote on/upon sb (宠爱,溺爱某人):
To show excessive love or affection for someone.
Example: Despite being strict with others, she would dote on her grandchildren whenever they visited.
- Double as (兼任,既是):
To serve in two different roles or functions.
Example: The actor could double as a singer, showcasing his versatility in the entertainment industry.
- Double back (掉头返回):
To reverse direction and return to a previous location.
Example: Realizing they had taken the wrong path, they decided to double back and find the correct trail.
- Double over (翻滚):
To bend forward at the waist, often due to laughter, pain, or discomfort.
Example: The comedian's jokes made the audience double over with laughter.
- Double up (翻倍,加倍):
To increase or become twice as much in quantity or intensity.
Example: The company decided to double up its efforts to meet the growing demand for their product.
- Double up as (兼任):
To serve in two different roles or functions simultaneously.
Example: The spacious living room could double up as a guest bedroom when needed.
- Dovetail with (与...完美契合):
To fit together perfectly, like the joints in dovetail carpentry, suggesting a seamless integration or alignment.
Example: Her skills in marketing dovetailed perfectly with the company's need for a creative strategist.
- Doze off (打瞌睡):
To unintentionally fall asleep, especially briefly or in a relaxed setting.
Example: After a long day of work, he found himself dozing off on the comfortable couch.
- Draft in (招募,调派):
To recruit or bring in additional people for a specific task or purpose.
Example: With a sudden increase in workload, the manager decided to draft in extra staff to meet the deadline.
- Drag away (拖走):
To pull or move someone or something away forcibly.
Example: The security personnel had to drag away the protester from the restricted area.
- Drag down (拖累):
To cause someone or something to decline in quality, status, or performance.
Example: Constant negativity can drag down team morale.
- Drag in (牵涉进来):
To involve or mention someone or something in a conversation or situation, often against their will.
Example: During the argument, he tried to drag in unrelated issues to divert attention.
- Drag off (拖走):
Similar to "drag away," to forcibly move someone or something away.
Example: The animal control officer had to drag off the injured animal to provide medical attention.
- Drag on (拖延):
To last longer than expected or to proceed slowly and tediously.
Example: The meeting seemed to drag on, and participants were eager for it to conclude.
- Drag out (拖延):
To prolong or extend a process, event, or situation.
Example: They decided to drag out the negotiations, hoping for more favorable terms.
- Drag up (揭露,挖出):
To bring up or reveal something from the past, often something unpleasant or embarrassing.
Example: Bringing up old mistakes is a way to drag up unnecessary conflicts.
- Drain off (排水,泄放):
To remove or allow the escape of liquid or gas, typically from an area or container.
Example: The excess rainwater was drained off to prevent flooding in the low-lying areas.
- Draw back (退缩):
To move or pull back, especially from a situation or commitment.
Example: Fearing the danger, he decided to draw back from the edge of the cliff.
- Draw in (吸引):
To attract or captivate.
Example: The vibrant colors of the artwork were designed to draw in viewers and evoke emotions.
- Draw into (卷入):
To involve or entangle someone or something in a situation or activity.
Example: Unaware of the consequences, he found himself drawn into the complicated business deal.
- Draw near (靠近):
To approach or move closer to a location or person.
Example: As night fell, the travelers began to draw near the campsite.
- Draw off (抽取,提取):
To remove or take away, especially liquid or resources.
Example: He used a syringe to draw off a small sample of the solution for testing.
- Draw on (利用):
To utilize resources or experience for a particular purpose.
Example: The speaker drew on personal anecdotes to make the presentation more relatable.
- Draw out (拉长):
To extend the duration of something; to prolong or lengthen.
Example: The director decided to draw out the final scene to build suspense.
- Draw up (拟定,制定):
To create or formulate a plan, document, or agreement.
Example: The legal team was assigned to draw up the contract for the new business partnership.
- Dream about (梦见):
To experience imaginary events during sleep; to fantasize about something.
Example: Last night, I dreamt about flying through the clouds.
- Dream on (继续做梦):
An expression used to convey skepticism or disbelief in response to someone's unrealistic or unlikely expectation.
Example:"You think you'll win the lottery? Dream on!"
- Dream up (凭空想出):
To invent or create something in one's imagination.
Example: The author had to dream up an entirely new world for the fantasy novel.
- Dream of (梦想):
To have aspirations or desires for a particular future state.
Example: She always dreamt of traveling the world and experiencing different cultures.
- Dredge up (搬弄过去的事):
To bring up or recall past events or memories, often unpleasant or forgotten.
Example: During the argument, he tried to dredge up old grievances to make his point.
- Dress down (穿得朴素):
To wear casual or informal clothing.
Example: Fridays at the office are usually dress-down days, allowing employees to wear more relaxed attire.
- Dress up (打扮):
To wear formal or stylish clothing.
Example: They decided to dress up for the special occasion and wore elegant evening attire.
- Drift apart(渐行渐远)
To gradually become less close or emotionally distant from someone, often due to changing circumstances or priorities.
Example: As they pursued different career paths, they began to drift apart.
- Drift off (迷迷糊糊地睡去):
To gradually fall asleep or lose focus.
Example: As the lecture continued, he couldn't help but drift off into a daydream.
- Drift away (漂离):
To move slowly away from a place or a subject.
Example: The boat began to drift away from the shore as the current pulled it in another direction.
- Drill into (反复灌输,深入讲解):
To teach or explain something in a thorough and detailed manner, often through repetition.
Example: The coach took the time to drill into the team the importance of strategy and teamwork.
- Drink to (为...干杯):
To raise a glass in celebration or honor of someone or something.
Example: We will drink to your success at the toast tonight.
- Drink up (喝完):
To finish a drink, often used as a friendly or encouraging expression.
Example: The host encouraged the guests to drink up and enjoy the festivities.
- Drip with (滴着):
To be saturated or covered with drops of liquid.
Example: After the rain, the trees were still dripping with water.
- Drive at (暗示,意指):
To suggest or imply a particular meaning or intention.
Example: The speaker continued to drive at the need for increased environmental awareness.
- Drive away (驱赶):
To force something or someone to go away.
Example: The loud noise managed to drive away the birds that had gathered in the trees.
- Drive back (驱逐回):
To force someone or something to return to a previous location or retreat.
Example: The army was able to drive back the invading forces, reclaiming the territory they had lost.
- Drive down:
To decrease, usually used in the context of prices or values.
Example: The new competition in the market helped drive down the prices of electronic gadgets.
- Drive forward (推动):
To promote or advance a cause or initiative.
Example: The organization is determined to drive forward initiatives focused on environmental sustainability.
- Drive home (强调):
To make a point or emphasize something strongly.
Example: The teacher wanted to drive home the importance of punctuality to the students.
- Drive off (开走):
To depart by driving, especially quickly.
Example: As soon as the guests were ready, they decided to drive off to the next destination.
- Drive on(连续开):
To continue driving or moving forward.
Example: Despite the challenging road conditions, they decided to drive on to reach their destination.
- Drive out (驱赶):
To force someone or something to leave a place.
Example: The strong smell of the chemicals was enough to drive out most of the insects from the room.
- Drive up (抬高):
To increase, usually used in the context of prices or numbers.
Example: The high demand for the product helped drive up its market value.
- Drone on(单调乏味地长时间讲话):
To speak continuously and monotonously, often in a boring or tedious manner.
Example: The lecturer seemed to drone on for hours, and the students struggled to stay engaged.
- Drool over (对某人或某物流口水;表现出极度甚至愚蠢的喜悦):
To express excessive admiration or desire for someone or something.
Example: He couldn't help but drool over the latest model of the sports car.
- Drop away (逐渐减少,下降):
To decrease in quantity, quality, or intensity.
Example: The support for the project began to drop away as controversies emerged.
- Drop back (落后):
To fall behind in a race, competition, or group.
Example: Despite starting strong, the runner began to drop back as the race progressed.
- Drop behind(落后;滞后):
To fall behind others in a group or competition.
Example: Due to a minor injury, he had to drop behind the rest of the team during the marathon.
- Drop by(顺道拜访):
To visit a place briefly or unexpectedly.
Example: If you're in the neighborhood, feel free to drop by for a cup of coffee.
- Drop in(突然拜访):
To visit a place casually or informally.
Example: She decided to drop in on her friend while she was in town.
- Drop off (送到):
To deliver or leave something at a specific location.
Example: The courier will drop off the package at your doorstep.
- Drop out (退出):
To leave or withdraw from a course, activity, or organization.
Example: Due to personal reasons, he had to drop out of the music band.
- Drop round (短暂访问):
A less common variation of "drop by," meaning to visit someone briefly or unexpectedly.
Example: I might drop round your office later to discuss the project.
- Drown in (淹没于):
To be overwhelmed or immersed in a large quantity of something.
Example: The city streets were drowned in heavy rainfall, causing flooding in many areas.
- Drown out (淹没,压过):
To overpower or cover with a louder sound, making it difficult to hear.
Example: The loud music from the party drowned out the sound of the thunderstorm.
- Drum into(反复灌输):
To instill or teach something through repetition or persistent effort.
Example: The teacher tried to drum the importance of punctuality into the students' minds.
- Drum out (赶出):
To expel or force someone to leave a group or organization.
Example: After repeated violations of the code of conduct, they decided to drum him out of the club.
- Drum up(促成某事):
To generate or gather support, interest, or business through active effort.
Example: The sales team worked hard to drum up interest in the new product before its launch.
- Dry off (擦干):
To remove moisture from something, often by using a towel.
Example: After getting caught in the rain, he went inside to dry off with a towel.
- Dry out(风干;戒除):
To loses all the moisture and become hard. 使…干硬; 干硬; To stop drinking alcohol.
Example: If the soil is allowed to dry out the tree could die.如果让土壤干硬,树就会死掉。
- Dry up (枯竭):
To lose or cease to have a supply of water, leading to dehydration or lack of moisture.In a figurative sense, it can mean to stop talking or performing, often due to nervousness or forgetfulness.
Examples:
1) The drought caused the river to dry up.
2) The speaker suddenly dried up during the presentation and couldn't remember the next point.
- Duck out (溜走):
To leave or escape from a place, often in a discreet or sneaky manner.
Example: Not wanting to be seen, he decided to duck out of the meeting early.
- Duke out (打斗):
To engage in a fierce or intense competition or fight, often used informally.
Example: The two rivals were ready to duke it out on the tennis court.
- Dumb down (降低智商):
To simplify information or make it less complex, often to cater to a broader audience with less knowledge or understanding.
Example: The teacher had to dumb down the explanation for the younger students.
- Dump on (辱骂; 批评):
To criticize or burden someone with complaints or problems.
Example: Instead of offering support, he chose to dump on his colleague about the difficulties at work.
- Dump something on somebody (向某人倾诉问题或责任):
To unload or share problems, responsibilities, or challenges onto someone else. It can refer to expressing complaints, assigning tasks, or burdening someone with issues.
Example: Instead of finding a solution, he chose to dump all his work-related stress on his colleague.
- Dust down(清除灰尘):
This phrase might be a variation of "dust off," which means to clean or refresh something that hasn't been used for a while.
Example: Before the event, they had to dust down the old books in the library.
- Dwell in (居住于):
To live or reside in a particular place.
Example: The family decided to dwell in the countryside to enjoy a quieter life.
- Dwell on (思索):
To think or meditate persistently on a subject.
Example: Don't dwell on your mistakes; instead, focus on finding solutions for the future.
- Dwell upon (详细描述):
To focus on or elaborate extensively on a particular subject.
Example: The author dwelled upon the historical background to provide context for the novel.
- Dwindle down (逐渐减少):
To gradually decrease or diminish over time.
Example: The number of participants in the project began to dwindle down as it progressed.
- Dwindle away (逐渐减少):
To decrease gradually; to diminish over time.
Example: The company's profits continued to dwindle away despite efforts to boost sales.
- Dye in (染色):
To color or tint something by immersing it in a dye.
Example: The fabric is dyed in a vibrant shade of blue.
- Dye with (染色):
To color or tint something by applying a dye to it.
Example: She decided to dye her hair with a bold red color.
- Dynamite into (爆破):
To use dynamite or explosives to break into or destroy something.
Example: The construction crew had to dynamite into the rock to create a tunnel.
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