was

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations strong: /ˈwɒz/, weak: /wəz/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/wʌz, wɑz; unstressed wəz/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(wuz, woz; unstressed wəz)


From the verb be: (⇒ conjugate)
was is: Click the infinitive to see all available inflections
v past 1st & 3rd person singular
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主要翻译
英语中文
be vi (nature) (表示自然属性、本质)SCSimplified Chineseshì
TCTraditional Chinese
 My mother is short.
 我妈妈是个矮个子。
be vi (state)SCSimplified Chinese [表示状态, 性质]
 Barry is ill.
 Audrey is hungry.
 Tania is right.
 巴里病了。
 奥德丽饿了。
 塔尼亚是对的。
be vi (exist)SCSimplified Chinese 存在 cún zài
TCTraditional Chinese 存在
  SCSimplified Chinesecún zài,yǒu
TCTraditional Chinese
 There is a woman of 101 in the house opposite.
 对面房子里住着一位 101 岁的老太太。
be vi (be located)SCSimplified Chinesezài
TCTraditional Chinese
 The butter is on the table.
 黄油在桌子上。
be vi (event: occur) (表示时间)SCSimplified Chinese 是发生在 shì fā shēng zài
TCTraditional Chinese 是發生在
 The play is at eight o'clock.
 舞台剧八点钟开始。
be vi (equates two noun phrases) (表示所属(职业))SCSimplified Chineseshì
TCTraditional Chinese
 She is a police officer.
 她是警察。
be vi (condition: age) (表示年龄)SCSimplified Chineseyǒu
TCTraditional Chinese
 Robert is ten years old.
 罗伯特十岁。
be v aux (with present participle: continuous)SCSimplified Chinese [与现在分词连用
  SCSimplified Chinese 构成进行时态] gòu chéng jìn xíng shí tài
 Teresa is eating her dinner at the moment.
 此刻特雷莎正在吃晚饭。
be v aux (with present participle: future)SCSimplified Chinese [与现在分词连用
  SCSimplified Chinese 表示不久的将来] [biǎo shì bù jiǔ de jiāng lái]
 We are playing tennis this weekend.
 我们这周末要打网球。
be v aux (with past participle: passive)SCSimplified Chinese [与过去分词连用
  SCSimplified Chinese 构成被动语态] gòu chéng bèi dòng yǔ tài
 My wallet was stolen yesterday.
 我的钱包昨天被偷了。
  有所遗漏?报告错误或提出改进建议
其他翻译
英语中文
be vi (cost) (表示花费)SCSimplified Chinesezhí
TCTraditional Chinese
 It is seven dollars.
 That will be ten pounds, please.
 这个东西7美元。那个是10英镑,谢谢。
be vi (have been: go, gone) (用于完成时)SCSimplified Chinese 来,去 lái,qù
TCTraditional Chinese 來,去
 I have been to Rome.
 我去过罗马。
be vi (imperative)SCSimplified Chinese [用于祈使句]
 Be quiet! Be reasonable!
 请安静!
 请理智点!
be vi (feel) ()SCSimplified Chinese 感觉,感到 gǎn jué ,gǎn dào
TCTraditional Chinese 感覺,感到
 I'm dizzy after that rollercoaster ride.
 坐完过山车之后,我感觉头晕。
be vi (time) (时间)SCSimplified Chineseshì
TCTraditional Chinese
 It's half past eight.
 现在的时间是八点半。
be vi (weather) (天气)SCSimplified Chineseshì
TCTraditional Chinese
 It's cold today; you'll need your hat and gloves.
 今天天气很冷,你得把帽子和手套戴上。
  有所遗漏?报告错误或提出改进建议

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动词短语
英语中文
be about vi phrasal informal (be present, in the vicinity)SCSimplified Chinese 在这里 zài zhè lǐ
TCTraditional Chinese 在這裡
 Not many people are about today.
 今天在这里的人不多。
be ahead vi phrasal figurative (have an advantage)SCSimplified Chinese 赚钱 zhuàn qián
 Compared to the UK, Sweden is ahead in terms of employment security.
be along vi phrasal informal (arrive)SCSimplified Chinese 到达 dào dá
TCTraditional Chinese 到達
be back vi phrasal (have returned)SCSimplified Chinese 回来 huí lái
TCTraditional Chinese 回來
  SCSimplified Chinese 返回 huí lái,fǎn huí
TCTraditional Chinese 返回
 I'm back from camp, did you miss me?
  有所遗漏?报告错误或提出改进建议

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复合形式:
英语中文
be a far cry from [sth] expr informal (very different from)SCSimplified Chinese 与…大不相同的
  SCSimplified Chinese 大相径庭的 dà xiāng jìng tíng de
 Life in Canada is a far cry from what she's used to in Haiti.
 在加拿大的生活和她从前在海地的生活大相径庭。
be able to do [sth] v expr (can, have the ability to do)SCSimplified Chinese 能,能够 néng ,néng gòu
TCTraditional Chinese 能,能夠
 Claire wasn't able to reach the jar on the top shelf.
 克莱尔够不到最上层的罐子。
be about [sth/sb] v expr (be on the subject of)SCSimplified Chinese 关于 guān yú
  SCSimplified Chinese 有关 guān yú ,yǒu guān
TCTraditional Chinese 有關
 My presentation is about the effects of alcohol.
 This book is about a king who loses his crown.
 我的报告内容是关于酒精影响的。//这本书讲述的是一名国王丢掉皇位的故事。
be about to do [sth] v expr (on the point of doing)SCSimplified Chinese 正要做…的时候,正准备做…时
 I was just about to step into the bath when the doorbell rang.
 我正要进入浴室时,门铃响了。
be above v expr figurative (morally superior to)SCSimplified Chinese 不至于
  SCSimplified Chinese 不屑于
 He's above lying about such things.
 他不屑于就那种事撒谎。
be above v expr figurative (too complex for)SCSimplified Chinese 超出…的理解范围 chāo chū de lǐ jiě fàn wéi
  SCSimplified Chinese 对…来说太复杂 chāo chū de lǐ jiě fàn wéi,duì lái shuō tài fù zá
 All this talk of economics is above me.
 这些经济方面的讨论对我来说太复杂了。
be absorbed into [sth] v expr (be integrated, assimilated)SCSimplified Chinese 混入 hùn rù
TCTraditional Chinese 混入
  SCSimplified Chinese 融入 hùn rù,róng rù
 The police lost sight of Tom when he was absorbed into the crowd.
 汤姆混入了人群中,甩掉了警察的追踪。
be accepted and agreed to v expr (terms: be legally agreed) (条款)SCSimplified Chinese 认可并接受
be accompanied by [sb/sth] v expr (go in company with)SCSimplified Chinese 有...陪同的
be accompanied by [sth] v expr (coexist with)SCSimplified Chinese 一同发生或存在的
be acquainted vi + adj (know each other)SCSimplified Chinese 了解 liǎo jiě
TCTraditional Chinese 了解
  SCSimplified Chinese 熟悉 liǎo jiě ,shú xī
TCTraditional Chinese 熟悉
  SCSimplified Chinese 认识 liǎo jiě ,rèn shi
TCTraditional Chinese 認識
 Are you two already acquainted?
 你们俩已经认识了吗?
be acquainted with [sb] v expr (know [sb]()SCSimplified Chinese 与...熟识
TCTraditional Chinese 與…熟識
  SCSimplified Chinese 跟...熟悉
  SCSimplified Chinese 认识 rèn shi
TCTraditional Chinese 認識
 Harry, I believe you are acquainted with Miss Forbes?
 哈利,我想你是认识福布斯小姐的,对吧?
be acquainted with [sth] v expr formal (be familiar with [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 知晓 zhī xiǎo
  SCSimplified Chinese 明白 zhī xiǎo,míng bái
  SCSimplified Chinese 了解 zhī xiǎo,liǎo jiě
TCTraditional Chinese 了解
  SCSimplified Chinese 熟知
 Audiences in Ancient Greece were acquainted with the idea of a hero having a tragic flaw.
 伟大的英雄会有悲剧性的缺陷——这是古希腊人非常熟知的理念。
be adapted from [sth] v expr (story, movie: be based on [sth](故事、电影等)SCSimplified Chinese 根据…改编而成的 gēn jù gǎi biān ér chéng de
 The film "Invictus" is adapted from a book by John Carlin.
 电影《成事在人》是根据约翰·卡尔林所著之书改编而成。
be addressed to [sb] v expr (mail: be intended for [sb])SCSimplified Chinese 是寄给某人的
 This letter is addressed to you.
 这封信是寄给你的。
be after [sth/sb] vi + prep informal (search for [sth], [sb])SCSimplified Chinese 搜寻,寻找 sōu xún ,xún zhǎo
TCTraditional Chinese 尋找
 I'm after a new service provider; which one would you recommend?
 我现在正在寻找一个新的服务商,你推荐哪一家?
be after doing [sth] v expr Ire (be about to do)SCSimplified Chinese 刚要 gāng yào
  SCSimplified Chinese 打算做 gāng yào ,dǎ suàn zuò
 If you're after telling me how to cook this meal that I've cooked a thousand times before, you can save your breath.
be after doing [sth] v expr Ire (have just done)SCSimplified Chinese 刚做
  SCSimplified Chinese 正好做
 I'm after hanging out the clothes and now it's starting to rain!
be against [sth/sb] vi + prep (oppose)SCSimplified Chinese 反对 fǎn duì
TCTraditional Chinese 反對
  SCSimplified Chinese 不赞同 fǎn duì,bú zàn tóng
 Many Americans are against the war.
 许多美国人反对打这场战争。
be all ears v expr figurative, informal (eager to hear about [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 洗耳恭听 xǐ ěr gōng tīng
TCTraditional Chinese 洗耳恭聽
 Tell me about your wedding plans; I'm all ears.
 告诉我你的结婚计划,我洗耳恭听。
be all eyes v expr figurative, informal (look intently)SCSimplified Chinese 全神贯注地看
  SCSimplified Chinese 目不转睛 mù bù zhuǎn jīng
be all thumbs v expr figurative, informal (be clumsy)SCSimplified Chinese 笨拙 bèn zhuō
  SCSimplified Chinese 拙手笨脚 bèn zhuō,zhuō shǒu bèn jiǎo
be anathema to [sb] v expr (be considered abhorrent)SCSimplified Chinese 对…十分讨厌的
 The newly proposed law is anathema to most small business owners.
be anchored in [sth] v expr figurative (have a strong link to)SCSimplified Chinese 扎根于
  SCSimplified Chinese 立足于
 The traditions of this annual festival are anchored in the distant past.
be ancient history v expr figurative, informal (no longer be relevant)SCSimplified Chinese 无关紧要 wú guān jǐn yào
TCTraditional Chinese 無關緊要
 Don't worry about that! It's ancient history.
be annoyed at [sb/sth],
be annoyed with [sb/sth]
adj + prep
(irritated, angry)SCSimplified Chinese 对...感到恼怒,对...感到气恼
 I'm annoyed at my brother for leaving the room in such a mess.
 弟弟把房间搞得一团糟,让我大为光火。
be anxious about [sth] v expr (be nervous about [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 对…焦虑
TCTraditional Chinese 對…焦慮
 Claire is anxious about her appointment with the dentist tomorrow.
 克莱尔对明天跟牙医的预约感到焦虑。
be anxious to do [sth] v expr (be eager)SCSimplified Chinese 渴望做某事,急迫地想做某事
 The avid fans were anxious to meet their favorite author.
 狂热的粉丝们急迫地想见到他们最喜欢的作家。
appear to be [sth] v expr (seem, look)SCSimplified Chinese 看起来像 kàn qǐ lái xiàng
  SCSimplified Chinese 似乎 kàn qǐ lái xiàng,sì hū
TCTraditional Chinese 似乎
  SCSimplified Chinese 表面上看
 Ken appears to be very dedicated to his family.
 肯似乎对家庭很有奉献精神。
appear to be doing [sth] v expr ([sth]: seem)SCSimplified Chinese 看起来正在
 The rain appears to be easing off.
 雨看起来要停了。
be apprehensive about [sth] adj + prep (be nervous about [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 对…忧虑
TCTraditional Chinese 對…憂慮
  SCSimplified Chinese 对…担心
 I'm apprehensive about moving to Japan; I have never lived abroad before.
 我对移居日本感到担心; 我以前从未在国外生活过。
be approved to work v expr (be permitted, qualified to do a job)SCSimplified Chinese 批准工作
  SCSimplified Chinese 获准工作
be armed to the teeth v expr figurative (have many weapons)SCSimplified Chinese 武装到了牙齿 wǔ zhuāng dào le yá chǐ
  SCSimplified Chinese 全副武装 wǔ zhuāng dào le yá chǐ,quán fù wǔ zhuāng
TCTraditional Chinese 全副武裝
 Switzerland is a neutral nation, but is also armed to the teeth to preserve its neutrality.
be armed to the teeth with [sth] v expr figurative (be equipped with [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 用...全副武装
be arsed vi + adj vulgar, informal, UK (willing to make effort)SCSimplified Chinese 愿意的 yuàn yì de
TCTraditional Chinese 願意的
  SCSimplified Chinese 乐意的 yuàn yì de ,lè yì de
TCTraditional Chinese 樂意的
备注: Used in the negative, in questions, or when there is doubt.
 I asked him to check it for me but he said he couldn't be arsed.
be arsed to do [sth] v expr vulgar, informal, UK (willing to make effort)SCSimplified Chinese 愿意做…
TCTraditional Chinese 願意做…
  SCSimplified Chinese 乐意做…
备注: Used in the negative, in questions, or when there is doubt.
 The story's quite good so far, but I don't think I can be arsed to read the whole thing.
as can be,
as ... as can be
expr
(perfectly, extremely)SCSimplified Chinese 非常 fēi cháng
TCTraditional Chinese 非常
  SCSimplified Chinese 极其 fēi cháng,jí qí
TCTraditional Chinese 極其
 My sister's new baby is cute as can be.
 The children were excited as could be when their dad arrived home with a puppy.
as it ought to be adj (correct, proper)SCSimplified Chinese 像…本来应该的一样 xiàng běn lái yīng gāi de yí yàng
 She completed her inspection and found that everything was as it ought to be.
 她完成了检查,发现所有东西都保持原本的模样。
as it ought to be adv (in an ideal state)SCSimplified Chinese 按照…本来理想的状态 àn zhào běn lái lǐ xiǎng de zhuàng tài
  SCSimplified Chinese 按照…本来应该成为的样子 àn zhào běn lái lǐ xiǎng de zhuàng tài,àn zhào běn lái yīng gāi chéng wéi de yàng zi
 Her speech gave us a vision of the world as it ought to be.
as it should be adj (correct, proper state)SCSimplified Chinese 像…本来应该的一样 xiàng běn lái yīng gāi de yí yàng
 The bus driver checked that everything was as it should be before switching on the engine.
 在启动引擎前,公交车司机确认所有都跟本来应该的一样。
as it should be adj (in a desirable state)SCSimplified Chinese 按照…本来理想的状态 àn zhào běn lái lǐ xiǎng de zhuàng tài
  SCSimplified Chinese 按照…本来应该成为的样子 àn zhào běn lái lǐ xiǎng de zhuàng tài,àn zhào běn lái yīng gāi chéng wéi de yàng zi
 We felt that the hotel was not as good as it should be for the high price.
as the case may be adv (whatever the actual situation)SCSimplified Chinese 看情形而定,视情况而定 shì qíng kuàng ér dìng
be ashamed of yourself,
feel ashamed of yourself
v expr
(feel shame)SCSimplified Chinese 为自己感到羞耻的
  SCSimplified Chinese 为自己觉得羞愧的
 You should be ashamed of yourself for failing that test!
 你那门考试不及格,应该为自己感到羞耻!
be assimilated into [sth] adj (be absorbed or integrated into [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 与…融合
  SCSimplified Chinese 被...同化
 Foreigners stand out for a while, but then they are assimilated into the host culture.
be associated with [sth/sb] v expr (be related to)SCSimplified Chinese 与...有关
TCTraditional Chinese 與…有關
  SCSimplified Chinese 关乎
 For many people, Christmas is associated with gifts and shopping.
 对许多人来说,圣诞节关乎礼物和购物。
be astonished at [sth/sb] v expr (be amazed by)SCSimplified Chinese 因...吃惊
  SCSimplified Chinese 为...感到惊讶
 Onlookers were astonished at the firefighter's bravery.
 消防队员的勇敢让旁观者大为惊叹。
be at ease v expr (relaxed)SCSimplified Chinese 放松的 fàng sōng de
TCTraditional Chinese 放鬆的
  SCSimplified Chinese 轻松的 fàng sōng de ,qīng sōng de
TCTraditional Chinese 輕鬆的
 I am more at ease when my boss is not in the office.
 老板不在办公室时,我感到更加放松。
be at ease v expr (not standing at attention) (军队用语)SCSimplified Chinese 稍息 shào xī
 The troops were at ease on the parade ground.
 军队在阅兵场上呈稍息状。
be at it v expr slang (have sex) (做爱)SCSimplified Chinese 做个不停,别松懈 zuò gè bù tíng,bié sōng xiè
 I couldn't sleep because, they were at it all night!
be at it again v expr slang (repeat usual bad behavior)SCSimplified Chinese 又做同样的错事
  SCSimplified Chinese 又犯老毛病
 The next-door neighbours are at it again; playing their music so loud that our walls are shaking!
be at loose ends (US),
be at a loose end (UK)
v expr
(feel unsettled or restless)SCSimplified Chinese 焦躁不安 jiāo zào bù ān
TCTraditional Chinese 焦躁不安
be at the bottom of [sth] v expr figurative (be the cause of [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 是…的原因 shì de yuán yīn
  SCSimplified Chinese 是造成…的原因 shì de yuán yīn,shì zào chéng de yuán yīn
 Childhood experiences are often at the bottom of adult complexes.
be at the bottom of [sth] v expr (be at the lowest part of [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 在…底部
 The village is at the bottom of the mountain.
be at variance with [sb] adj (disagreeing)SCSimplified Chinese 与…有分歧 yǔ yǒu fēn qí
be at variance with [sth] adj (not corresponding)SCSimplified Chinese 与…不一致,与…有出入 yǔ bù yí zhì
 Your opinion is definitely at variance with the facts.
be at [sb]'s heels expr figurative (close behind, chasing)SCSimplified Chinese 跟在...后面
  SCSimplified Chinese 紧跟 jǐn gēn
be attracted to [sth] v expr (interested by: an idea, etc.) (想法、观念等)SCSimplified Chinese 被...吸引
  SCSimplified Chinese 对…非常感兴趣
 I am attracted to medieval European history; I find it absolutely fascinating.
 我认为欧洲中世纪史非常引人入胜,让我非常感兴趣。
be attracted to [sb] v expr (sexually drawn to: [sb])SCSimplified Chinese 对某人有好感 duì mǒu rén yǒu hǎo gǎn
  ()SCSimplified Chinese 喜欢 duì mǒu rén yǒu hǎo gǎn,xǐ huān
TCTraditional Chinese 喜歡
 I'm attracted to him, but he does not even know my name.
 我喜欢他,但他连我的名字都不清楚。
be attracted to [sth] v expr (physics: drawn to: [sth](物理)SCSimplified Chinese 被吸引的
 The positive and negative points of magnets are always attracted to each other.
 磁铁的正负两极总是相互吸引。
B.Eng.,
BEng,
B.E.,
BE
n
initialism (degree: Bachelor of Engineering)SCSimplified Chinese 工程学士
B.Eng.,
BEng,
B.E.,
BE
n
initialism (holder of an engineering degree) (首字母缩略)SCSimplified Chinese 工程学位拥有者
be bad at [sth] v expr (unskilled at [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 不擅长,…做不好
 Why is Britain so bad at tennis?
 英国人为什么乒乓球打得这么糟?
be in a bad place,
be in a dark place
v expr
figurative, informal (be in a poor state of mind, unhappy)SCSimplified Chinese 不开心 bù kāi xīn
  SCSimplified Chinese 糟糕的心情
be balding vi (lose your hair)SCSimplified Chinese 变秃,脱发 biàn tū,tuō fà
 Homer is balding, but he doesn't seem to mind.
 霍默正在变秃,不过他似乎并不在乎。
be based in v expr (having work base)SCSimplified Chinese 以…为工作基地
  SCSimplified Chinese 被派驻在
 The consultant was based in Miami but worked all over the country.
 这位顾问被派驻在迈阿密,但要在全国各地到处跑。
be based at v expr (having work base)SCSimplified Chinese 驻扎在
TCTraditional Chinese 駐紮在
  SCSimplified Chinese 以…为工作基地
 Fernando is based at the firm's São Paulo office.
 费尔南多是以圣保罗的办事处为工作基地。
be based on [sth] v expr (be founded on [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 建立在…上
  SCSimplified Chinese 以…为基础 yǐ … wéi jī chǔ
 His political ideas are based on his conservative beliefs.Ideally, your decision should be based upon sound reasoning.
 他的政治理念是以其保守信念为基础。理想情况是您的决定应以合理推论为基础。
be based in v expr (film: take place) (电影)SCSimplified Chinese 发生在 fā shēng zài
TCTraditional Chinese 發生在
 The movie is based in Seattle, but sometimes episodes take place in Portland.
 这部电影的故事发生在西雅图,但有些情节发生在波特兰。
be based on [sth],
be based upon [sth]
v expr
(be adapted from [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 改编自
TCTraditional Chinese 改編自
  SCSimplified Chinese 基于 jī yú
 Many movies are based on true stories.
 The play is based on the novel of the same name.
 很多电影改编自真实故事。// 这个剧本是改编自同名小说。
be a bargain v expr (represent good value, be cheap)SCSimplified Chinese 买得便宜 mǎi dé pián yí
TCTraditional Chinese 買得便宜
  SCSimplified Chinese 便宜货 mǎi dé pián yí,pián yi huò
 The gloves are a bargain at just £5 a pair.
be a deal v expr (transaction: be agreed)SCSimplified Chinese 成交 chéng jiāo
 That's a deal!
be a handful,
be a real handful
v expr
informal, figurative (child: be difficult, badly-behaved)SCSimplified Chinese 难管教
TCTraditional Chinese 難管教
  SCSimplified Chinese 难对付
 That boy is a real handful.
be a law unto yourself,
be a law onto yourself
v expr
(disregard conventions)SCSimplified Chinese 我行我素 wǒ xíng wǒ sù
  SCSimplified Chinese 自行其是 wǒ xíng wǒ sù,zì xíng qí shì
be a man v expr figurative (male: show strength)SCSimplified Chinese 别害怕 bié hài pà
  SCSimplified Chinese 勇敢点 bié hài pà,yǒng gǎn diǎn
 You have to be a man about this, and admit that you made a mistake.
be a man v expr (male: reach adulthood) (男子)SCSimplified Chinese 成年,成人,长成男子汉 chéng nián ,chéng rén
TCTraditional Chinese 成年,成人
 Dan's young son wants to be an astronaut when he is a man.
be a part of [sth] v expr (be involved)SCSimplified Chinese 参与 cān yù
TCTraditional Chinese 參與
  SCSimplified Chinese 成为...的一部分
 Taking part in the protest made John feel that he was a part of something big.
be a stumbling block to [sth] v expr figurative (hinder progress)SCSimplified Chinese 成为绊脚石 chéng wéi bàn jiǎo shí
 The issue proved to be a stumbling block during the peace talks.
be a success v expr (achieve popularity)SCSimplified Chinese 获得成功 huò dé chéng gōng
TCTraditional Chinese 獲得成功
 The chocolate cake was a real success with the guests.
be a thing v expr informal (be recognized or legitimate)SCSimplified Chinese 成为潮流
  SCSimplified Chinese 作为一种时尚
 His band plays something called "sludge metal". I didn't even know that was a thing!
be a total blast v expr slang, figurative (be great fun)SCSimplified Chinese 很有趣
 I can't wait for this weekend, it will be a total blast!
be accustomed to [sth] v expr (be familiar with [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 习惯于 xí guàn yú
TCTraditional Chinese 習慣於
 I grew up in India, so I am accustomed to spicy food.
be accustomed to doing [sth] v expr (be used to doing [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 习惯于 xí guàn yú
TCTraditional Chinese 習慣於
  SCSimplified Chinese 对...习以为常
 George has six siblings, so he is accustomed to having to share a bedroom.
be across [sth] vi + prep UK, AU, informal (be informed about)SCSimplified Chinese 告知 gào zhī
  SCSimplified Chinese 使...知晓
 We need to make sure all team members are across these changes.
be adhered to vi (not be deviated from)SCSimplified Chinese 遵守,遵循 zūn shǒu,zūn xún
TCTraditional Chinese 遵守,遵循
 These rules and regulations must be adhered to at all times, or you will face discharge.
be afoul of [sth/sb] v expr (be in conflict with [sth] or [sb])SCSimplified Chinese 有冲突
  SCSimplified Chinese 相抵触
 The defendant was well aware that in accepting the bribe, he was afoul of the law.
 被告很清楚,他接受贿赂的行为是违法的。
be agreed on v expr (be decided)SCSimplified Chinese 对…取得一致看法
 It seems we are all agreed on the need for health care reform, but we differ totally on how to implement it.
be aimed at [sth/sb] v expr (be intended for)SCSimplified Chinese 目的在于 mù dì zài yú
  SCSimplified Chinese 被用于 mù dì zài yú ,bèi yòng yú
 This series of videos is aimed at preschool-aged children.
be all about [sth] v expr informal (be characterized by)SCSimplified Chinese 以...为特点
 You don't need to worry about Sandra delivering the project on time; she's all about reliability.
be all fingers and thumbs v expr figurative, informal (be clumsy)SCSimplified Chinese 笨手笨脚 bèn shǒu bèn jiǎo
TCTraditional Chinese 笨手笨腳
  SCSimplified Chinese 笨拙 bèn shǒu bèn jiǎo ,bèn zhuō
 Victor was all fingers and thumbs because he felt very nervous.
be all over v expr informal (be finished, ended)SCSimplified Chinese 全部结束 quán bù jié shù
TCTraditional Chinese 全部結束
 The battle was all over in less than three hours.
be allowed to do [sth] v expr (have permission to)SCSimplified Chinese 被允许
  SCSimplified Chinese 可以 kě yǐ
TCTraditional Chinese 可以
 If you do not have your passport, you will not be allowed to enter the country.
 Once they had finished their exams, the students were allowed to leave.
 如果你没有带护照,你将无法进入该国。
 学生完成考试后可离去。
be an instant success,
be an overnight success
v expr
(be immediately popular)SCSimplified Chinese 一举成功 yì jǔ chéng gōng
TCTraditional Chinese 一舉成功
 The TV show proved to be an instant success.
be AWOL vi + adj (military: be absent without leave) (军队)SCSimplified Chinese 擅离职守 shàn lí zhí shǒu
TCTraditional Chinese 擅離職守
be AWOL vi + adj figurative, informal (be absent without permission)SCSimplified Chinese 无故缺席
be barking up the wrong tree v expr figurative, informal (be mistaken)SCSimplified Chinese 找错对象了
  SCSimplified Chinese 搞错了
be barred vi (be banned from entering)SCSimplified Chinese 被禁止进入
 He has been barred from his local pub because he was involved in a fight there a few months ago.
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Collins Chinese Dictionary Plus (3rd edition), 2011:

be [biː] pt (pp was, were)been
I vi
1 (with complement) 是 shì
  • I'm English/Chinese
    我是英国(國)人/中国(國)人 wǒ shì Yīngguórén/Zhōngguórén
  • she's tall/pretty
    她长(長)得高/漂亮 tā zhǎngde gāo/piàoliang
  • I'm tired/hot
    我累了/很热(熱) wǒ lèi le/hěnrè
  • she's hungry/thirsty
    她饿(餓)了/渴了 tā è le/kě le
  • your hair's wet
    你的头(頭)发(髮)湿(濕)了 nǐ de tóufa shī le
  • he's a doctor
    他是医(醫)生 tā shì yīshēng
  • this is my mother
    这(這)是我妈(媽)妈(媽) zhèshì wǒ māma
  • who is it?
    是谁(誰)啊? shì shuí a?
  • it's only me/the postman
    是我/邮(郵)递(遞)员(員)啊 shì wǒ/yóudìyuán a
  • it was Diana who paid the bill
    是黛安娜付的账(賬)单(單) shì Dài’ānnà fù de zhàngdān
  • 2 and 2 are 4
    2加2等于(於)4 èr jiā èr děngyú sì
  • be careful/quiet!
    当(當)心/安静(靜)! dāngxīn/ānjìng!
2 (referring to time, date) 是 shì
  • it's 5 o'clock
    现(現)在是5点(點)钟(鐘) xiànzài shì wǔ diǎn zhōng
  • it's the 28th of April, it's April 28th
    今天是4月28日 jīntiān shì sì yuè èrshíbā rì
3 (describing weather) it's hot/cold 天热(熱)/冷 tiān rè/lěng
  • it's foggy/wet
    天有雾(霧)/天气(氣)潮湿(濕) tiān yǒu wù/tiānqì cháoshī
  • it's windy today
    今天有风(風) jīntiān yǒu fēng
4 (talking about health) how are you? 你身体(體)怎么(麼)样(樣)? nǐ shēntǐ zěnmeyàng?
  • I'm fine, thanks
    我很好,谢(謝)谢(謝) wǒ hěn hǎo,xièxiè
  • I'm better now
    我现(現)在好多了 wǒ xiànzài hǎo duō le
5 (talking about age) 有 yǒu
  • how old are you?
    你多大了? nǐ duō dà le?
  • I'm 16 (years old)
    我16(岁(歲)) wǒ shíliù (suì)
  • I'll be 18 on Friday
    星期五我就18岁(歲)了 xīngqīwǔ wǒ jiù shíbā suì le
6 (talking about place) 在 zài
  • Madrid is in Spain
    马(馬)德里在西班牙 Mǎdélǐ zài Xībānyá
  • it's on the table
    在桌上 zài zhuōshang
  • the supermarket isn't far from here
    超市离(離)这(這)儿(兒)不远(遠) chāoshì lí zhèr bù yuǎn
  • I won't be here tomorrow
    我明天不在这(這)儿(兒) wǒ míngtiān bùzài zhèr
  • have you been to Beijing?
    你去过(過)北京吗(嗎)? nǐ qùguo Běijīng ma?
  • we've been here for ages
    我们(們)已经(經)在这(這)里(裡)好久了 wǒmen yǐjīng zài zhèlǐ hǎojiǔ le
  • where have you been?
    你去哪儿(兒)了? nǐ qù nǎr le?
  • has the postman been yet?
    邮(郵)递(遞)员(員)来(來)过(過)了吗(嗎)? yóudìyuán láiguole ma?
  • the meeting will be in the canteen
    会(會)议(議)将(將)在食堂举(舉)行 huìyì jiāng zài shítáng jǔxíng
7 (referring to distance) 有 yǒu
  • it's 10 km to the village
    这(這)儿(兒)离(離)村庄(莊)有10公里 zhèr lí cūnzhuāng yǒu shí gōnglǐ
  • it's 20 miles from here to London
    从(從)这(這)儿(兒)到伦(倫)敦有20英里 cóng zhèr dào Lúndūn yǒu èrshí yīnglǐ
8 (=cost) 花 huā
  • how much was the meal?
    这(這)顿(頓)饭(飯)花了多少钱(錢)? zhè dùn fàn huāle duōshao qián?
  • that'll be £5 please
    请(請)付5英镑(鎊) qǐngfù wǔ yīngbàng
  • these trousers are only £30
    这(這)条(條)裤(褲)子仅(僅)仅(僅)30英镑(鎊) zhè tiáo kùzi jǐnjǐn sānshí yīngbàng
9 (linking clauses) 是 shì
  • the problem is that …
    问(問)题(題)是… wèntí shì…
  • the fact is that …
    事实(實)是… shìshí shì…
10 (=exist, occur etc) 存在 cúnzài
  • the best singer that ever was
    曾经(經)有过(過)的最好的歌手 céngjīng yǒuguo de zuì hǎo de gēshǒu
  • is there a God?
    存在上帝吗(嗎)? cúnzài Shàngdì ma?
  • be that as it may
    即使如此 jíshǐ rúcǐ
11 (assessing a situation) it is likely that he'll resign 很可能他将(將)辞(辭)职(職) hěn kěnéng tā jiāng cízhí
  • it is difficult for me to complain
    我很难(難)抱怨 wǒ hěn nán bàoyuàn
II aux vb
1 (forming continuous tenses) what are you doing? 你在干(幹)什么(麼)? nǐ zài gàn shénme?
  • it is raining
    天下着(著)雨 tiān xiàzhe yǔ
  • people are using their cars too much
    人们(們)正在过(過)多地使用汽车(車) rénmen zhèngzài guòduō de shǐyòng qìchē
  • they're coming tomorrow
    他们(們)明天来(來) tāmen míngtiān lái
2 (forming passives) to be murdered 被谋(謀)杀(殺) bèi móushā
  • he was killed in a car crash
    他在一场(場)车(車)祸(禍)中丧(喪)生 tā zài yī chǎng chēhuò zhōng sàngshēng
  • the building was designed by a famous architect
    这(這)座建筑(築)由一位著名的建筑(築)师(師)设(設)计(計) zhè zuò jiànzhù yóu yī wèi zhùmíng de jiànzhùshī shèjì
  • the box had been opened
    盒子已被打开(開)了 hézi yǐ bèi dǎkāi le
3 (with "to"infinitive) the house is to be sold 房子将(將)要出售 fángzi jiāng yào chūshòu
  • what is to be done?
    我们(們)该(該)怎么(麼)办(辦)? wǒmen gāi zěnmebàn?
  • these flowers are to be found all over the country
    这(這)些花在全国(國)都能看得到 zhèxiē huā zài quánguó dōunéng kàndedào
  • the thief was nowhere to be seen
    小偷不知去向 xiǎotōu bù zhī qùxiàng
4 (in tag questions) it was fun, wasn't it? 有意思,是不是? yǒu yìsi, shì bù shì?
  • it wasn't good timing, was it?
    时(時)间(間)选(選)得不太好,是不是? Shíjiān xuǎn de bù tài hǎo,shì bù shì?
  • he's good-looking, isn't he?
    他长(長)得不错(錯),是不是? tā zhǎng de bùcuò, shì bù shì?
  • so you're back again, are you?
    所以你又回来(來)了,是不是? suǒyǐ nǐ yòu huílai le,shì bù shì?
5 (in short answers) "was it where I said?""yes, it was/no, it wasn't" "就在我说(說)的地方吗(嗎)?""是/不是" "jiù zài wǒ shuō de dìfang ma?""shì/bù shì"
  • "you're all right, aren't you?""yes, I am/no, I'm not"
    "你还(還)好,是不是?""是的,我还(還)好/不,我不好" "nǐ hái hǎo,shì bù shì?""shì de,wǒ hái hǎo/bù,wǒ bù hǎo"
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