way noun ⇨way1 (in a friendly way)⇨way2 (the easiest way to do it)⇨way3 (the quickest way home)⇨door (the way in/out)⇨habit (change your ways)⇨be/get in sb's/the way⇨block3⇨give way⇨collapseverb1⇨make your way⇨goverb1⇨be/go on your way⇨go awayphrasal verb⇨clear the way, open the way⇨helpverb2⇨a/the/sb's way of life⇨life3⇨out of harm's way⇨safeadj.1way1
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in a friendly way以友好的方式the easiest way to do it做这事最简便的方法the quickest way home最快的回家之路way ♦︎ approach ♦︎ style ♦︎ mannerThese are all words for the particular way in which sb does sth.这些词均表示作风、处事方式。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a way / style / manner of (doing) sth◆in a (...) way / style / manner◆a traditional / conventional / different way / approach / style / manner◆a / an casual / informal / formal way / approach / style / manner◆the usual way / approach / style / manner◆a new way / approach / style◆an effective way / approach / manner◆the right / wrong way / approach / manner◆to have / adopt a way / an approach / a style / a manner◆to change a way / your approach / a style◆to develop a way / an approach / a style◆to try a way / an approach■way [countable] how sb does sth; how sth happens(做事的)作风,方式;(事情发生的)方式◆Try to approach this in a sensible way.尽量理性地处理这一问题。◆He has a way of staring at you that is very unnerving.他盯着人看的样子让人心慌。◆You won't impress the judges that way.那样不会给裁判留下深刻印象。◆I like the way (that) you did that.我喜欢你处理那件事的方式。◆Infectious diseases can be passed on in several different ways.传染病能以几种不同的方式传播。■approach [countable] a way of thinking about or dealing with a problem or subject(思考或处理问题的)方式,态度,方法◆The school has adopted a firmer approach to discipline.学校采取了较强硬的态度解决纪律问题。◆She favoured the direct approach.她较喜欢那直接的方法。 see also approach ⇨ tackleverb■style [countable] the particular way in which a person does sth or deals with other people(做事或待人接物的)方式,作风◆His aggressive style of play sometimes got him into trouble.他那种盛气凌人的比赛风格有时让他陷入困境。◆What's her teaching style like?她的教学方法如何?◆I like your style!我喜欢你的风格!◆Caution was not her style(= not the way she usually behaved).她不是那种谨小慎微的人。NOTE辨析 Way or style?Way usually tells you how sb does sth on a particular occasion; style tells you how sb usually does sth: sb's style is part of their personality. * way通常指特定场合的处理方式。style指一贯的做事风格,是个性的一部分。■manner [singular] (formal) a particular way in which sb does sth or sth happens, especially the way that sb behaves towards people(尤指对待他人的)举止,态度,方式◆She answered in a business-like manner.她回答时显得公事公办的样子。◆The manner in which the decision was taken is extremely regrettable.作出决定的方式非常令人遗憾。way2
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in a friendly way以友好的方式the easiest way to do it做这事最简便的方法the quickest way home最快的回家之路way ♦︎ method ♦︎ technique ♦︎ means ♦︎ process ♦︎ mechanism ♦︎ system ♦︎ methodologyThese are all words for a particular thing that you do in order to do or achieve sth.这些词均表示方法、手段。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a method / technique / means / process / mechanism / system / methodology for (doing) sth◆a way / method / technique / means / system / methodology of (doing) sth◆an effective way / method / technique / means / mechanism / system◆a good / practical way / method / technique / means / system◆a simple way / method / technique / means / process / system◆a / the traditional way / method / technique / means / system / methodology◆a new way / method / technique / means / system / methodology◆an alternative way / method / technique / means / methodology◆to use a method / technique / means / process / system / methodology◆to adopt a method / technique / system / methodology◆to devise / develop a way / method / technique / means / process / system / methodology◆to find a way / method / means / system◆to change a way / method / system / methodology◆a method / technique / mechanism / system works■way [countable] the things that you do in order to do or achieve sth方式;方法;手段◆There are several possible ways of dealing with this problem.有几种方法可以处理这个问题。◆That's not the way to hold a pair of scissors!那样拿剪子不对!◆I prefer to do things the easy way.我做事力求简便。◆We should have done it my way!我们本应该用我的方法来做这件事!◆I generally get what I want one way or another.我一般总能想方设法得到我想要的东西。■method [countable] one of the ways in which sth can be done, especially a way that is made up of several stages方法;办法;措施◆He's quite critical of modern teaching methods.他对现代教学法颇有微词。◆This is a simpler method for making bread.这是制作面包更为简便的方法。◆There are various methods of dealing with this problem.解决这个问题的方法很多。■technique tekˈniːk [countable] a particular way of doing sth, especially one that involves a special skill or that you need to learn and practise技巧;技艺;工艺◆The artist combines different techniques in the same painting.这位艺术家在同一幅画中把不同的画法结合在一起。◆You will learn various techniques for dealing with difficult customers.你将学会应对难缠的顾客的不同技巧。◆He needs to improve his throwing technique.他需要改进掷球技巧。■means [countable] something that you use or do as a way of achieving sth方式;方法;途径◆TV is a highly effective means of communication.电视是一种高效的传播手段。◆What means of transport did they use?他们用了哪种交通工具?◆We will use whatever means are necessary.我们将采用任何必要的手段。◆The load was lifted by means of(= using) a crane.货物是用起重机吊起来的。■process [countable] a method of doing or making sth, especially one used in industry做事方法;工艺流程;工序◆They are made using the most advanced manufacturing processes.它们是用最先进的制造工艺生产出来的。 see also process ⇨ treatverb2■mechanism ˈmekənɪzəm [countable] (ratherformal) a way of achieving sth方法;机制◆Various mechanisms are in place for dealing with emergencies.处理紧急情况的不同机制已经建立起来。◆Simple repetition was regarded as an effective learning mechanism.简单的重复曾被认为是有效的学习方法。■system [countable] a particular way of doing sth, especially one that involves a planned and fixed series of actions that you follow each time方法;系统;体制◆This is a highly effective system for storing data.这一系统能高效地存储数据。◆Once your systems are in place you can concentrate on the main focus of your business.一旦体制建立起来,你就可以把精力集中在主要业务上。 see also systematic ⇨ efficient■methodologyˌmeθəˈdɒlədʒi; NAmEˌmeθəˈdɑːlədʒi [uncountable, countable] (formal) a set of methods and principles used to perform a particular activity(从事某一活动的一系列)方法,原则◆Please give a brief outline of your research methodology.请简要概括你的研究方法。◆Different people adopt different methodologies.不同的人采用不同的方法。way3
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in a friendly way以友好的方式the easiest way to do it做这事最简便的方法the quickest way home最快的回家之路way ♦︎ route ♦︎ direction ♦︎ line ♦︎ path ♦︎ orbit ♦︎ course ♦︎ bearingThese are all words for the road, or piece of land, water or air that you travel on, across or through in order to get somewhere.这些词均表示道路、路线。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a way / route / path / course to sth◆a / the way / route / line / path / course from...to...◆a / the way / route / line / path / course through / along / across sth◆on the way / route / path◆in sb / sth's way / line / path◆in the direction / line / path of sth◆the right / wrong way / route / direction / path / course◆the shortest way / route / line / path / course◆the quickest way / route◆a straight line / path / course◆the opposite / other way / direction◆a direct way / route / line / path / course◆to follow a way / a route / a line / a path / an orbit / a course◆to take a way / route / direction / path / course◆to block the / sb / sth's way / route / line / path◆to know the way / route◆to change direction / course■way [countable, usually singular] the route or road that you must take in order to reach a place; the route that sb/sth is moving along; the general position that sb/sth is moving towards路线;道路;方向◆I stopped to ask the way.我停下来问路。◆They had to fight their way through the crowd.他们得奋力在人群中挤过去。◆Get out of my way! I'm in a hurry!让开!我有急事!◆She was going my way, so we talked as we walked.她和我同路,所以我们边走边聊。◆They bought some supplies on the way.他们在路上买了些补给品。◆Which way did they go?他们往哪儿边去了?◆He narrowly avoided a car coming the other way(= towards him).他差一点没躲过对面开来的车。■route [countable] a way that you follow to get from one place to another, especially one that you plan in advance; a fixed way along which a bus, train, etc. regularly travels or goods are regularly sent(尤指事先规划好的)路线,路途;(公共汽车、火车等的)常规路线◆It's the best route into the city from the south.这是从南面进城的最佳路线。◆Motorists are being advised to take an alternative route.建议驾驶者另选道路。◆We'll have to plan our route carefully.我们得仔细计划路线。◆We took the scenic route through the hills.我们选择了山中风景优美的那条路。◆Is the hotel on a bus route?那个旅馆在公交线上吗?◆These were the ancient trade routes between Europe and Asia.这些曾经是欧亚之间的古代贸易之路。▸route
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[transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) ◆Satellites route data all over the globe.卫星向全球各地传递信息。■direction [countable, uncountable] the general position that sb/sth moves or points towards; the general position that sb/sth comes or develops from方向;方位;方面◆He ran off in the direction of the river.他朝着河的方向跑走了。◆The plane was flying in a northerly direction.飞机正向北飞去。◆The road was blocked in both directions.这条路双向堵塞。◆When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions.警察赶到后,人群四处散开。◆I had lost all sense of direction(= I did not know which way to go).我已经完全迷失了方向。◆Support came from an unexpected direction.没想到在那个方面获得了支持。 see also direct ⇨ aimverb, direct ⇨ take2■line [countable, usually singular] the direction that sb/sth is moving or situated in; a route from one place to another, especially when it is used for a particular purpose(行进的)方向;(所处的)方位;(尤指有特定目的的)路线◆They followed the line of the river for three miles.他们沿着那条河走了3英里。◆Try to keep the boat sailing in a straight line.尽量使船保持直线航行。◆They were directly in the line of fire(= the direction that sb is shooting in).他们恰好就在射程之内。◆Their aim was to block the enemy's supply lines(= the route that supplies come along).他们的目的是要封锁敌人的供给线。■path [countable] a line along which sb/sth moves; the space in front of sb/sth as they move路线;道路◆The diagram shows the path of the satellite between 10.20 and 10.34.图表显示这颗卫星在10:20和10:34之间的轨迹。◆The avalanche destroyed everything in its path.雪崩所到之处一切尽毁。■orbitˈɔːbɪt; NAmEˈɔːrbɪt [countable, uncountable] a curved path followed by a planet or object as it moves around a star or planet(天体等运行的)轨道◆There are slight changes in the Earth's orbit around the Sun.地球环绕太阳的轨道有微小的变化。◆The satellite went into orbit last month.上个月这颗卫星进入轨道。◆He spent eleven months in orbit(= in space).他在太空待了十一个月。 see also orbit ⇨ spinverb■course [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the direction or route followed by a ship or aircraft(船或飞机的)航向,航线◆The plane was off course(= was not following the correct route).飞机偏离了航线。◆The ship set a course for(= started to sail towards) the Christmas Islands.该船开始进入去圣诞岛的航线。■bearingˈbeərɪŋ; NAmEˈberɪŋ [countable, usually plural] (technical术语) a direction measured from a fixed point using a compass(用罗盘确定的)方位◆The log records the ship's bearings, wind direction and speed.航海日志记录了该船的方位、风向和航速。◆You'll learn how to take your bearings with a compass.你将学会用罗盘定位。◆They took compass bearings on the tower.他们在高塔上用罗盘确定了方位。