match verb ⇨match1 (The two sets of figures don't match.)⇨match2 (a scarf with gloves to match)⇨compare2 (match sb's performance)⇨relate (match the quote to the person who said it)match noun ⇨game1 (a football/tennis match)⇨peer (I was no match for his superior strength.)match1
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The two sets of figures don't match.這兩組數字不一致。a scarf with gloves to match一條圍巾及相配的手套compare2match sb's performancerelatematch the quote to the person who said itmatch ♦︎ correspond ♦︎ fit ♦︎ correlate ♦︎ tie in ♦︎ coincide ♦︎ agreeThese words all mean to be the same or similar, or to be closely linked in some way.這些詞均表示相同、相似、相關聯。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆A corresponds / correlates / ties in / coincides / agrees with B◆A and B correspond / correlate / coincide / agree◆figures match / correspond / correlate / coincide / agree◆sb's account / version matches / corresponds / coincides / agrees with sb else's◆to match / fit / correlate / tie in well◆to almost match / correspond / correlate / coincide◆to not quite match / fit / correlate■match [intransitive, transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用於進行時) if two things match or if one thing matches another, they are the same or very similar相同;相似;相一致◆The two sets of figures don't match.這兩組數字不一致。◆Her fingerprints match those found at the scene of the crime.她的指紋與犯罪現場發現的指紋相吻合。◆The dark clouds matched her mood.天空烏雲密布,一如她的心情。▸match
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[countable] ◆I've found a vase that is an exact match of the one I broke.我找到了一只花瓶,和我打碎的那個一模一樣。◆The paint is a close enough colour match to the original.這種油漆的顔色跟原來的非常接近。■correspond [intransitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用於進行時) (ratherformal) to match or be closely connected with another set of figures or facts; to have a similar role or function to sb/sth else in a different place or situation相一致;符合;類似於;相當於◆Your account of events does not correspond with hers.你對事情的陳述與她說的不相符。◆Your account and hers do not correspond.你說的情況與她說的不相符。◆The written record of the conversation doesn't correspond to(= is different from) what was actually said.那次談話的文字記錄與原話不符。◆The British job of Lecturer corresponds roughly to the US Associate Professor.英國的講師職位大致相當於美國的副教授。ⓘ If you are talking about things which are not exactly the same, you can only use to. If you are talking about things which are exactly the same, you can use either to or with.如果所指的事物不完全相同,只能用correspond to;如果所指的事物完全相同,用correspond to和correspond with均可。 see also correspondence ⇨ similarity, corresponding ⇨ equivalentadj.■fit(-tt-especially BrEfitting, fitted, fitted; NAmE usuallyfitting, fit, fit) [intransitive, transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用於進行時) to match an explanation or way of thinking; to be suitable for a particular purpose; to make sth do this(在解釋或思維方式上)一致;和(特定目的)相符;使符合◆His pictures don't fit into any category.他的畫無法歸類。◆Something doesn't quite fit here.這裏有點不大協調。◆The facts certainly fit your theory.這些事實和你的說法絲毫不差。◆The punishment ought to fit the crime.罰須當罪。◆We should fit the punishment to the crime.我們應依罪量刑。▸fit
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[countable] ◆We need to work out the best fit between the people required and the people available.我們得算出所需人員與現有人員之間的最佳配比。■correlateˈkɒrəleɪt; NAmEˈkɔːrəleɪt, ˈkɑːrəleɪt [intransitive] (formalortechnical術語) if two or more facts or figures correlate, or if a fact or figure correlates with another, the facts or figures are closely connected and affect or depend on each other相互關聯影響;相互依賴◆The figures do not seem to correlate.這些數字似乎毫不相幹。◆A high-fat diet correlates with a greater risk of heart disease.高脂肪飲食與患上心髒病的風險密切相關。 see also correlation ⇨ relation■ˌtie ˈin
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(ratherinformal) to match another set of facts; to be linked to sth, by dealing with the same topics or ideas與(另一套事實)相符;(因涉及同樣的話題或觀點而)連結在一起◆This evidence ties in closely with what we already know.這一證據和我們已掌握的情況完全相符。◆The concert will tie in with the festival of dance taking place the same weekend.音樂會將和周末舉行的舞蹈會演同時進行。■coincideˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd; NAmEˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd [intransitive] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) (of ideas or opinions) to be the same or very similar(想法或意見)相同,相符,極爲類似◆The interests of employers and employees do not always coincide.僱主和僱員的利益並不總是一致的。◆Our views on this issue coincide closely with those of the Countryside Council.對這個問題的看法我們跟鄉村委員會完全相同。■agree [intransitive] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) to match another person's account of sth or another set of figures(與另一人的說法或另一套數字)相符,一致◆The figures do not agree.這些數字不相符。◆Your account of the accident does not agree with hers.你對事故的叙述與她說的不一致。match2
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The two sets of figures don't match.這兩組數字不一致。a scarf with gloves to match一條圍巾及相配的手套compare2match sb's performancerelatematch the quote to the person who said itmatch ♦︎ blend ♦︎ go ♦︎ mix ♦︎ coordinateThese words all mean to combine, or to cause things to combine, in an attractive or effective way.這些詞均表示調和、協調、使相配。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to blend / go / mix / coordinate with sth◆to blend / go together◆sth matches / goes with / coordinates with the curtains / decor◆sth matches / goes with sb's dress◆to match / coordinate colours◆colours match / blend / go with each other / coordinate◆to match / blend / go with sth / coordinate perfectly / well◆to not quite match / go with sth■match [transitive, intransitive] if two things match, or if one thing matches another, they have the same colour, pattern or style and therefore look attractive together(顔色、圖案或風格上)協調,相配◆The doors were painted blue to match the walls.那些門漆成了藍色,以便與牆的顔色相配。◆I've got her a scarf with gloves to match.我給她買了一條圍巾及相配的手套。◆None of these glasses match(= they are all different).這些杯子沒有能配對兒的。 see also matching ⇨ equivalentadj.▸match
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[singular] ◆The curtains and carpet are a good match.窗簾和地毯非常相配。◆Jo and Ian are a perfect match for each other.喬和伊恩真是天造地設的一對。■blend [intransitive, transitive] (especiallywritten) to combine with sth in an attractive or effective way; to combine sth in this way調和;協調;融合;使協調◆The old and new buildings blend together perfectly.新舊建築物相映成趣。◆The colour of the carpet doesn't blend in.地毯的顔色與環境不協調。◆Their music blends traditional and modern styles.他們的音樂融合了傳統和現代風格。ⓘ Blend is most often used to talk about how well colours, sounds (especially music), smells and building styles combine. * blend最常用以表示顔色、聲音(尤其是音樂)、氣味和建築風格是否協調。■go(goes, went, gone) (ratherinformal, especiallyspoken) (especially of clothes or colours) to combine with sth in an attractive or effective way(尤指衣服或顔色)相配,協調◆Does this jacket go with this skirt?這件上衣與這條裙子相配嗎?◆Those colours don't really go (together).那些顔色並不十分協調。■mix [intransitive] (usually used in negative sentences通常用於否定句) if two or more things, people or activities do not mix, they are likely to cause problems or danger if they are combined相容;平安相處◆Children and fireworks don't mix.小孩子不宜玩煙火。■coordinate (BrE alsoco-ordinate) kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt; NAmEkoʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt [intransitive, transitive] (ratherformal) (of colours, clothes or fabrics) to look nice together; to choose colours, clothes or fabrics that look nice together(顔色、衣服或織物)相配,協調;搭配顔色(或衣服、織物)◆This shade coordinates with a wide range of other colours.這種暗色可與很多顔色搭配。◆The company has extended its coordinated clothing range.該公司拓展了其服裝産品的搭配系列。ⓘ Coordinate is often used in the clothing and textile industries, or by people whose job is to comment on or advertise these things. * coordinate常用於服裝和紡織業,對服裝和織物發表評論或爲其做廣告宣傳的人也常會用到這個詞。▸coordination (BrE alsoco-ordination)
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[uncountable] ◆advice on colour coordination對顔色搭配的建議