The word 'bit' can refer to a small amount (a bit of something), a slight degree (a bit strange), a short period of time (wait a bit), a small piece or part (a bit of cake), a unit of computer information, a part of a horse's bridle, its past tense form (bite), or be used in phrases like 'bit by bit' (gradually) or 'do your bit' (contribute).
[QUANT 数量词]一点；少许；少量A bit of something is a small amount of it.
[QUANT of n-uncount]
All it required was a bit of work...
这事儿只需稍费工夫就可以了。
I got paid a little bit of money.
我只领到了一点点钱。
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[PHRASE 短语]稍微；稍稍；有点儿A bit means to a small extent or degree. It is sometimes used to make a statement less extreme.
[PHR adj/adv/prep]
[vagueness]
This girl was a bit strange...
这个女孩有点儿古怪。
I think people feel a bit more confident...
我想人们应该觉得稍微自信了一点儿。
She looks a bit like his cousin Maureen...
她长得有点儿像他表姐莫琳。
That sounds a bit technical...
那听起来有点儿专业。
Isn't that a bit harsh?
那不是有些太残酷了吗？
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[PHRASE 短语]有点儿；有几分；稍微 You can use a bit of to make a statement less forceful. For example, the statement 'It's a bit of a nuisance' is less forceful than 'It's a nuisance'.
[PHR n]
[vagueness]
It's all a bit of a mess...
有点儿乱七八糟。
Students have always been portrayed as a bit of a joke...
学生们总是被描述为有点儿可笑的人。
This comes as a bit of a disappointment.
这有点儿让人失望。
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[PHRASE 短语]很多；相当多；相当大Quite a bit means quite a lot.
[PHR of n]
They're worth quite a bit of money...
它们值不少钱。
Things have changed quite a bit...
情况发生了相当大的变化。
He's quite a bit older than me.
他的年纪比我大不少。
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[PHRASE 短语]稍微（多或少一些） You use a bit before 'more' or 'less' to mean a small amount more or a small amount less.
[PHR more/less]
I still think I have a bit more to offer...
我还是认为我能再稍微多付出一点儿。
Maybe we'll hear a little bit less noise.
也许我们听到的噪音会稍微少一点儿。
...a bit more than half the total official debt.
略微超过官方债务总额的一半
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[PHRASE 短语]一会儿，片刻（英国英语中亦用for a bit） If you do something a bit, you do it for a short time. In British English, you can also say that you do something for a bit .
[PHR with v]
Let's wait a bit...
我们等一会儿吧。
I hope there will be time to talk a bit...
我希望能有时间谈一谈。
That should keep you busy for a bit.
那件事会让你忙上一小阵子。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]小部分；小块；片段 A bit of something is a small part or section of it.
[with supp]
[mainly BRIT 主英]
That's the bit of the meeting that I missed...
那就是会议上我错过的那一小段。
Now comes the really important bit...
下面是非常重要的部分。
The best bit was walking along the glacier.
最好的部分就是沿着冰川走。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]一点；小块；小片；小段 A bit of something is a small piece of it.
[usu N of n]
[mainly BRIT 主英]
Only a bit of string looped round a nail in the doorpost held it shut.
仅仅是靠缠在门柱钉子上的一小段细绳把门关紧。
...crumpled bits of paper.
皱皱巴巴的小纸片
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（一组事物中的）一个，一项，一件 You can use bit to refer to a particular item or to one of a group or set of things. For example, a bit of information is an item of information.
[usu N of n]
There was one bit of vital evidence which helped win the case...
一个关键的证据帮助打赢了这场官司。
Not one single bit of work has been started towards the repair of this road.
这条路的修缮工作一丁点儿都还没开始。
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[N-SING 单数名词]（表示不重要）所有相关的零七碎八 You use bit in expressions such as the charity bit and the whole marriage bit to refer to everything that is involved in something, when you do not think it is important.
[the supp N]
[disapproval]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]位，比特（计算机的最小信息量单位） In computing, a bit is the smallest unit of information that is held in a computer's memory. It is either 1 or 0. Several bits form a byte.
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]12.5美分 A bit is 12 1/2 cents； mainly used in expressions such as two bits, which means 25 cents, or four bits, which means 50 cents.
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]马嚼子；马衔 A bit is a piece of metal that is held in a horse's mouth and is used to control the horse when you are riding.
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Bit is the past tense of bite.
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[PHRASE 短语]一点点地；逐渐地 If something happens bit by bit, it happens in stages.
[PHR with v]
Bit by bit I began to understand what they were trying to do.
我逐渐明白了他们想要干什么。
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[PHRASE 短语]急欲摆脱束缚做事；急于开始 If someone is champing at the bit or is chomping at the bit, they are very impatient to do something, but they are prevented from doing it, usually by circumstances that they have no control over.
[V inflects]
I expect you're champing at the bit, so we'll get things going as soon as we can.
我希望你努力打开局面，这样我们就能尽快把事情做起来。
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[PHRASE
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[V inflects]
Marcie always tried to do her bit.
玛茜总是努力尽一份力。
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[PHRASE 短语]完全和…一样…；…程度丝毫不逊色于… You say that one thing is every bit as good, interesting, or important as another to emphasize that the first thing is just as good, interesting, or important as the second.
[PHR adj/adv]
[emphasis]
My dinner jacket is every bit as good as his.
我的晚礼服和他的一样好。
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[PHRASE 短语]有点儿过分；不合情理 If you say that something is a bit much, you are annoyed because you think someone has behaved in an unreasonable way.
[v-link PHR]
[feelings]
[mainly BRIT 主英]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
It's a bit much expecting me to dump your boyfriend for you.
指望我替你甩掉你的男朋友，有点儿过分了吧？
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[PHRASE 短语]一点儿也不；毫不 You use not a bit when you want to make a strong negative statement.
[emphasis]
[mainly BRIT 主英]
I'm really not a bit surprised...
我真的一点儿也不觉得惊讶。
'Are you disappointed?'—'Not a bit.'
“你失望了吗？”——“一点儿也不。”
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[PHRASE 短语]并非如此；根本没有；一点儿没有 You say not a bit of it to emphasize that something that you might expect to be the case is not the case.
[emphasis]
[BRIT 英]
Did he give up? Not a bit of it!
他放弃了吗？根本没有！
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[PHRASE 短语]各种零碎东西；七零八碎的东西 You can use bits and pieces or bits and bobs to refer to a collection of different things.
[INFORMAL 非正式]
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[PHRASE 短语]（对工作等）满腔热忱，义无反顾 If you get the bit between your teeth, or take the bit between your teeth, you become very enthusiastic about a job you have to do.
[V inflects]
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[PHRASE 短语]成为碎片 If something is smashed or blown to bits, it is broken into a number of pieces. If something falls to bits, it comes apart so that it is in a number of pieces.
[PHR after v]
She found a pretty yellow jug smashed to bits.
她发现一个漂亮的黄色小罐被摔得粉碎。
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bit★/bɪt; NAmEbɪt/nounsmall amount 小量1★a bit[singular ]( used as an adverb 用作副词) ( especially BrE) rather 有点儿；稍微SYNa little◆These trousers are a bit tight.这条裤子有点紧。◆‘Are you tired?’ ‘Yes, I am a bit.’“你累了吗？”“是的，有点。”◆It costs a bit more than I wanted to spend.它比我预计的消费高了一点。◆I can lend you fifty pounds, if you want. That should help a bit.如果你需要，我可以借给你五十英镑。那应该有些帮助。2★a bit[singular ]( especially BrE) a short time or distance 稍顷；短距离◆Wait a bit!等会儿！◆Can you move up a bit?你请挪过去点儿好吗？◆Greg thought for a bit before answering.格雷格略微思考了一下才回答。3★[countable ]bitof sth ( especially BrE) a small amount or piece of sth 小量；小块◆some useful bits of information一些有用的零星信息◆With a bit of luck,we'll be there by 12. 如果顺利点，我们将于 12 点钟赶到那里。◆I've got a bit of shopping to do.我要买点东西。◆a bit of cake一小块饼◆bits of grass/paper些许的草；纸屑part of sth 部份4★[countable ]( especially BrE) a part of sth larger （事物的）一部份，一段◆The best bit of the holiday was seeing the Grand Canyon.假期中最精彩的片段是参观大峡谷。◆The school play was a huge success—the audience roared with laughter at all the funny bits.学校的演出获得了巨大成功，所有的滑稽片段都令观众哄堂大笑。large amount 大量5[singular ]a bit(of sth) ( informal) ( especially BrE) a large amount 大量◆‘How much does he earn?’ ‘Quite a bit!’“他有多少收入？”“挺多的！”◆The new system will take a bit ofgetting used to (= it will take a long time to get used to).适应新系统将需花很多时间。computing 计算机技术6[countable ]the smallest unit of information used by a computer 比特，二进制位， 位元（计算机的最小信息单位） for horse 马7[countable ]a metal bar that is put in a horse's mouth so that the rider can control it 嚼子tool 工具8[countable ]a tool or part of a tool for drilling(= making) holes 钻头；刀头；钎头☞see also
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v.IDIOMSbe in ˈbits( BrE) ( informal) to be very sad or worried 非常难过（或焦虑）◆Inside I'm in bits because I miss him so much.我内心非常难受，因为太想念他了。the (whole)… bit( informal,disapproving) behaviour or ideas that are typical of a particular group, type of person or activity （某团体、某类人或活动的）典型行为，特有观念◆She couldn't accept the whole drug-culture bit.她无法接受这种典型的毒品文化。bit by ˈbita piece at a time; gradually 一点一点地；逐渐地◆He assembled the model aircraft bit by bit.他把飞机模型一点一点地组装起来。◆Bit by bit memories of the night came back to me.我渐渐回忆起了那晚的点点滴滴。a bit ˈmuch( informal) not fair or not reasonable 过分；不应当；不合理◆It's a bit much calling me at three in the morning.凌晨三点钟打电话给我，太过分了。a bit of a…( informal) ( especially BrE) used when talking about unpleasant or negative things or ideas, to mean ‘rather a…’ （谈及负面事情时用）相当，有点儿◆We may have a bit of a problem on our hands.我们手头的问题可能有点棘手。◆The rail strike is a bit of a pain.这次铁路罢工有点头痛。a bit of all ˈright( BrE) ( slang) a person that you think is sexually attractive 有魅力的人；性感的人a bit of ˈrough( BrE) ( slang) a person of a low social class who has a sexual relationship with sb of a higher class （与社会地位较高者有性关系的）草根情人a bit on the ˈside( BrE) ( slang) the boyfriend or girlfriend of sb who is already married or in a steady sexual relationship with sb else 婚外情人；第三者ˌbits and ˈpieces/ˈbobs( BrE) ( informal) small objects or items of various kinds 零七碎八；零星物品◆She stuffed all her bits and pieces into a bag and left.她把她零零碎碎的东西都塞进了一只包里就走了。do your ˈbit( informal) to do your share of a task 干分内的事◆We can finish this job on time if everyone does their bit.要是每个人都尽职，我们就能按时完成这项工作。every bit as good, bad, etc. (as sb/sth)just as good, bad, etc; equally good, bad, etc. （和某人、某事物）同样好、同样坏等◆Rome is every bit as beautiful as Paris.罗马和巴黎一样美丽。get the bit between your teeth( informal) to become very enthusiastic about sth that you have started to do so that you are unlikely to stop until you have finished 果断地做某事；义无反顾not a ˈbit | not one (little) ˈbitnot at all; not in any way 一点也不；毫不◆‘Are you cold?’ ‘Not a bit.’“你冷吗？”“一点不冷。”◆It's not a bit of use (= there's no point in)complaining. 抱怨毫无意义。◆I don't like that idea one bit.我根本不喜欢那个主意。not a ˈbit of it!( informal) ( BrE) used for saying that sth that you had expected to happen did not happen （预计要发生的事）根本不是那样，压根儿没有发生◆You'd think she'd be tired after the journey but not a bit of it!你以为她旅行之后会疲劳，根本没那回事！to bits1into small pieces 成为碎片；变成小块◆The book fell to bits in my hands.那本书在我手中成了碎页。◆She took the engine to bits, then carefully put it together again.她把发动机拆开，又再仔细装好。2( informal) very much 非常；十分◆I love my kids to bits.我非常爱我的孩子。◆She was thrilled to bitswhen I said I'd come. 我说我会来，她就兴奋不已。☞more at
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v.BRITISH/AMERICAN 英式/美式英语a bit / a little■In BrEit is common to use a bitto mean ‘slightly’ or ‘to a small extent’. 英式英语常用 a bit 表示稍微、有点儿：◆These shoes are a bit tight.这鞋有点儿紧。◆I’ll be a bit later home tomorrow.明天我要晚点儿回家。◆Can you turn the volume up a bit?你能把音量开大点儿吗？■It is more common in NAmEto say a little,or ( informal) a little bit.You can also use these phrases in BrE.美式英语较常用 a little 或 a little bit （非正式），英式英语亦可以这样说：◆These shoes are a little bit too tight.这鞋有点儿紧。◆I’ll be a little later home tomorrow.明天我要晚点儿回家。◆Can you turn the volume up a little bit?你能把音量开大点儿吗？bitbitsbittedbittingbit/bɪt; NAmEbɪt/
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1only slightly a bit especially British Englisha)slightly or to a small degreeSYN a little: Could you turn the TV up a bit? That’s a bit odd. ‘Are you sorry to be leaving?’ ‘Yes, I am a bit.’ Aren’t you being a little bit unfair? I think you’re a bit too young to be watching this. She looks a bit like my sister.a bit better/older/easier etc I feel a bit better now.b)sometimes, but not very often: I used to act a bit when I was younger.RegisterIn written English, people usually avoid a (little) bit and use slightly, rather, or somewhat instead:· This system is slightly more efficient.· The final cost was somewhat higher than expected.2amount a bit especially British English informal a small amount of a substance or of something that is not a physical objectSYN a littlebit of I may need a bit of help. He still likes to do a bit of gardening. I want to spend a bit of time with him before he goes. With a bit of luck, we should have finished by five o’clock. Everyone needs a little bit of encouragement. ‘Would you like cream in your coffee?’ ‘Yes please, just a bit.’a bit more/less Can we have a bit less noise, please?3quite a lot quite a bit (also a good bit British English) a fairly large amount or to a fairly large degree: She’s quite a bit older than you, isn’t she? He knows quite a bit about painting.bit of I expect you do quite a bit of travelling?quite a bit more/less They’re worth quite a bit more than I thought.4time/distance a bit especially British English a short period of time or a short distanceSYN a while: You’ll have to wait a bit. I walked on a bit.in a bit I’ll see you in a bit.for a bit We sat around for a bit, chatting.5 a bit of a something especially British English used to show that the way you describe something is only true to a limited degree: The news came as a bit of a shock. I felt a bit of a fool. It looks like they left in a bit of a hurry.6not a bit/not one bit especially British English not at all: You’re not a bit like your brother. Am I cross? No, not a bit of it. I’m not in the least bit interested in whose fault it is. Well, you haven’t surprised me, not one bit.7every bit as important/bad/good etc especially British English used to emphasize that something is equally important, bad etc as something else: Jodi plays every bit as well as the men.8bit by bit especially British English gradually: Bit by bit, I was starting to change my mind.9a/one bit at a time especially British English in several small parts or stages: Memorize it a bit at a time.10 take a bit of doing/explaining etc British English to be difficult to do, explain etc: The new system took a bit of getting used to.11 be a bit much British English to be unacceptable, impolite, or unfair: It’s a bit much when he criticizes us for doing something that he does himself.12be a bit of all right British English informal used to say that someone is sexually attractive13bit on the side British English informal someone’s bit on the side is a person they are having a sexual relationship with, even though they already have a wife, husband, or partner – used humorously or to show disapproval: She stayed, in the hope that he’d tire of his bit on the side.14 a bit of stuff/fluff/skirt British English informal not polite offensive expressions meaning a young woman, especially one who is sexually attractive15a bit of rough British English informal someone of a lower social class that someone has a sexual relationship with – used humorouslyGRAMMAR: Comparisona bit• You use a bit before an adjective: · He’s a bit shy.· I’m feeling a bit tired.a bit of• You use a bit of before an uncountable noun: · We had a bit of trouble with the engine.a bit of a• You use a bit of a before a countable noun, or before an adjective and a countable noun: · She has a bit of a cold.· It was a bit of a strange decision.
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1piece a small piece of somethingbit of bits of broken glass He wedged the door open with a bit of wood.break/rip/shake etc something to bits The aircraft was blown to bits. He’s taken the engine to bits.fall/come to bits The old house was falling to bits.► see thesaurus at
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2part British English informal a part of something larger: This is the boring bit.bit of We did the last bit of the journey on foot.bit about Did you like the bit about the monkey?► see thesaurus at
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3to bits British English informal very much or extremely: Mark’s a darling – I love him to bits.thrilled/chuffed/pleased to bits I’ve always wanted a car, so I’m thrilled to bits.4computer the smallest unit of information that a computer uses: a 32-bit processor5tool the sharp part of a tool for cutting or making holes: a drill bit6horse the metal bar attached to a horse’s bridle that is put into its mouth and used to control it → be champing at the bit
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7bits and pieces (also bits and bobs British English) informal any small things of various kinds: Let me get all my bits and pieces together.8do your bit informal to do a fair share of the work, effort etc that is needed to achieve something good or important: Everyone should do their bit for the environment.9get the bit between your teeth British English, take the bit between your teeth American English to do something or deal with something in a very determined way, so that you are not likely to stop until it is done10moneya)two bits/four bits American English informal 25 cents or 50 centsb) British English old-fashioned a small coin11 pull something to bits British English informal to criticize something strongly: The critics pulled his new play to bits.12typical behaviour/experience informal used to mean a kind of behaviour or experience that is typical of someone or somethingthe (whole) student/movie star/travelling etc bit Then she gave us the concerned mother bit.13be in bits British English spoken informal to be extremely upset because something unpleasant or disappointing has happened: She was in bits after the race, and looked totally gutted.COLLOCATIONSadjectivesa little/tiny bit· The floor was covered in tiny bits of glass.verbsfall/come to bits (=separate into many different parts because of being old or damaged)· The book was so old that I was afraid it would fall to bits.break/smash to bits· The vase fell and smashed to bits on the concrete floor.rip/tear something to bits· She grabbed the letter and ripped it to bits.be blown to bits (=by a bomb)· A bus shelter nearby was blown to bits.take something to bits (=separate the parts of something)· Tony loves taking old radios and computers to bits.