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like like ★★★★★1. PREPOSITION AND CONJUNCTION USES 介词和连词用法2. VERB USE 动词用法3. NOUN USES AND PHRASES 名词用法和短语Part-11[PREP	介词]像；像…一样 If you say that one person or thing is like another, you mean that they share some of the same qualities or features. He looks like Father Christmas...他长得像圣诞老人。Kathy is a great mate, we are like sisters...凯茜是个很好的伙伴，我们亲如姐妹。It's a bit like going to the dentist； it's never as bad as you fear...这有点像去看牙医：情况总是没有你所想象的那么糟。It's nothing like what happened in the  mid-Seventies...这跟70年代中期的情形截然不同。This is just like old times.宛如时光倒转。...a mountain shaped like a reclining woman.形似斜倚女子的高山2[PREP	介词]（是）…样的人（或事物） If you talk about what something or someone is like, you are talking about their qualities or features. What was Bulgaria like?...保加利亚是个怎样的地方？What did she look like?...她长什么样子？What  was it like growing up in Hillsborough?...在希尔斯伯勒长大的生活是怎样的？Joe still has no concept of what it's like to be the sole parent.乔对当单亲家长是什么滋味还没有任何概念。3[PREP	介词]比如；例如 You can use like to introduce an example of the set of things or people that you have just mentioned.   [n PREP n/-ing]The neglect that large cities like New York have received over the past 12 years is tremendous...过去12年里，纽约等大城市受到了极大的冷遇。He could say things like, 'Let's go to the car' or 'Let us go for a walk' in French.他能用法语说“我们去开车吧”或“我们去散步吧”之类的话。4[PREP	介词]与…情形一样 You can use like to say that someone or something is in the same situation as another person or thing. It also moved those who, like me, are too young to have lived through the war...它也打动了那些像我一样年纪太轻而没有经历过战争的人。Like many cities in Germany, it had to recreate itself after the second world war.像德国很多城市一样，它不得不在第二次世界大战后进行重建。5[PREP	介词]（表示行为如同…一样）像孩子一样哭泣/像老鹰一样监视 If you say that someone is behaving like something or someone else, you mean that they are behaving in a way that is typical of that kind of thing or person. Like is used in this way in many fixed expressions, for example to cry like a baby and to watch someone like a hawk.   [v PREP n]I was shaking all over, trembling like a  leaf...我像风中的落叶一样浑身发抖。Greenfield was behaving like an irresponsible idiot.格林菲尔德表现得像一个不负责任的白痴。6[PREP	介词]（表示行为符合…的特点）她就是这么个人/这一点也不像他 You can use like in expressions such as that's just like her and it wasn't like him to indicate that the person's behaviour is or is not typical of their character.   [v-link PREP n]You should have told us. But it's just like you not to share...你应该早告诉我们的。不过你就是这么个人，把事情都藏在心里。Why does he want to do a mad thing like that? It's not like him.他为什么要做这样的傻事呢？这可一点都不像他。7[CONJ-SUBORD	连词]好像，似乎（但事实并非如此）（一些人认为此用法不正确） Like is sometimes used as a conjunction in order to say that something appears to be the case when it is not. Some people consider this use to be incorrect. His arms look like they might snap under the weight of his gloves...他的胳膊看起来好像不堪手套重负要折断了一样。On the train up to Waterloo, I felt like I was going on an adventure.坐在开往滑铁卢的火车上，我觉得自己好像正踏上一趟冒险旅程。8[CONJ-SUBORD	连词]如同（一些人认为此用法不正确） Like is sometimes used as a conjunction in order to indicate that something happens or is done in the same way as something else. Some people consider this use to be incorrect. People are strolling, buying ice cream for their children, just like they do every Sunday...人们在闲逛，给孩子们买冰激凌，就像每个星期天一样。He spoke exactly like I did...他的话跟我的一模一样。We really were afraid, not like in the cinema.我们是真的很害怕，不是像看电影时的那种害怕。9[PREP	介词]（用于否定短语中强调以…为最）没有什么能比得上它/没有什么地方能比得上它 You can use like in negative expressions such as nothing like it and no place like it to emphasize that there is nothing as good as the situation, thing, or person mentioned.   [with neg]  [emphasis]There's nothing like candlelight for creating a romantic mood...再没什么比烛光更能营造浪漫气氛了。There was no feeling like it in the world.天底下没有比这更好的感觉了。10[PREP	介词]（强调否定）没有，不到 You can use like in expressions such as nothing like to make an emphatic negative statement.   [with neg]  [emphasis]Three hundred million dollars will be nothing like enough...3亿美元远远不够。It's really not anything like as bad as it looks.根本不像表面上看起来这么糟糕。11[CONVENTION	惯用语]（表示思考下面的话或用作口头禅）嗯，这个（一些人不喜欢此用法） Some people say like when they are thinking about what to say next or because it has become their habit to say it. Some people do not like this use.   [INFORMAL 非正式]  [SPOKEN 口语]I decided that I'd go and, like, take a picture of him while he was in the shower.我决定我要去，嗯，拍一张他的冲凉照。12[CONVENTION	惯用语]（用于重述自己或他人当时的话或自己当时的想法）说，想（一些人不喜欢此用法） Some people say like when they are reporting what they or another person said, or what they thought about something. Some people do not like this use.   [INFORMAL 非正式]  [SPOKEN 口语]He said 'I'm attracted to you.' I'm like 'You're  kidding!'他说，“我对你有好感。”我当时的反应是，“你开玩笑的吧！”My dad was there and he's like: 'Yeah. Yeah. I want to come.'我爸爸当时在那儿，就说，“对，对，我想来。”Part-21[VERB	动词]喜欢；喜爱 If you like something or someone, you think they are interesting, enjoyable, or attractive.   [V n]  [V -ing]  [V to-inf]  [V n adj/prep]  [V n about n/-ing]  [no cont]He likes baseball...他喜欢棒球。I can't  think why Grace doesn't like me...我不明白为什么格雷丝不喜欢我。What music do you like best?...你最喜欢什么音乐？I just didn't  like being in crowds...我就是不喜欢呆在人多的地方。Do you like to go swimming?...你喜欢去游泳吗？I like my whisky neat...我喜欢喝纯威士忌。That's one of the things I like about you. You're strong.这是我喜欢你的一个地方。你很坚强。2[VERB	动词]（用于征询意见）觉得 If you ask someone how they like something, you are asking them for their opinion of it and whether they enjoy it or find it pleasant.   [V n/-ing]  [no cont]How do you like America?...你觉得美国怎么样？How did you like the trip?这趟旅行感觉如何？3[VERB	动词]（表示赞同）喜欢，希望 If you like something such as a particular course of action or way of behaving, you approve of it.   [V n]  [V to-inf]  [V n -ing]  [V -ing]  [Also V n about n/-ing]  [no cont]I've been looking at the cookery book. I like the way it is set out...我翻过那本烹饪书。我喜欢它的版式设计。The US administration would like to see a negotiated settlement to the war...美国政府希望看到战争能以和谈方式解决。Opal, his wife, didn't really like him drinking so much...他的妻子奥珀尔不太喜欢他喝这么多酒。I don't like relying on the judges' decisions.我不认为应该依赖评委的决定。4[VERB	动词]（表示习惯）愿意，希望 If you say that you like to do something or that you like something to be done, you mean that you prefer to do it or prefer it to be done as part of your normal life or routine.   [V to-inf]  [V n to-inf]  [no cont]I like to get to airports in good time...我习惯早早地赶到机场。I hear Mary's husband likes her to be home no later than six o'clock.我听说玛丽的丈夫希望她6点前就回到家里。5[VERB	动词]（表示愿意）想要 If you say that you would like something or would like to do something, you are indicating a wish or desire that you have.   [V n]  [V to-inf]  [no cont]I'd like a bath...我想洗个澡。If you don't mind, I think I'd like to go home.如果你不介意的话，我想我要回家了。6[VERB	动词]想要（说） You can say that you would like to say something to indicate that you are about to say it.   [V to-inf]  [no cont]I'd like to apologize...我想道歉。I would like to take this opportunity of telling you about a new service which we are offering.我想借此机会向您介绍我们推出的一项新服务。7[VERB	动词]（礼貌地提议或邀请）想要 If you ask someone if they would like something or would like to do something, you are making a polite offer or invitation.   [V n]  [V to-inf]  [no cont]  [politeness]Here's your change. Would you like a bag?...这是找您的钱。您需要一个袋子吗？Perhaps while you wait you would like a drink at the bar...也许在您等候时，您可以去酒吧喝点东西。Would you like to come back for coffee?有时间再过来喝杯咖啡好吗？8[VERB	动词]（礼貌地请求或命令）希望 If you say to someone that you would like something or you would like them to do something, or ask them if they would like to do it, you are politely telling them what you want or what you want them to do.   [V n]  [V n to-inf]  [V to-inf]  [no cont]  [politeness]I'd like an explanation...我希望有人能解释一下。We'd like you to look around and tell us if anything is missing...请您四处看看，告诉我们是不是缺了什么东西。Would you like to tell me what happened?能告诉我发生了什么事吗？Part-31[N-UNCOUNT		不可数名词]同样（或相似）的人（或事物） You can use like in expressions such as like attracts like, when you are referring to two or more people or things that have the same or similar characteristics. You have to make sure you're comparing like with like...你必须确保是在进行同类比较。Homeopathic treatment is based on the 'like cures like' principle.顺势疗法是基于“以毒攻毒”的原理。2[N-PLURAL	复数名词]爱好；喜欢的事物 Someone's  likes are the things that they enjoy or find pleasant.   [usu poss N]I thought that I knew everything about Jemma: her likes and dislikes, her political viewpoints.我原以为我了解杰玛的一切：她的好恶爱憎，她的政治观点。3See also:liking；  4[PHRASE	短语]等等；以及诸如此类 If you mention particular things or people and then add and the like, you are indicating that there are other similar things or people that can be included in what you are saying.   [n PHR]Many students are also keeping fit through jogging, aerobics, weight training, and the like.很多学生还通过慢跑、有氧体操、负重训练等方式来健身。5[PHRASE	短语]（用于非正式地提出或同意建议）如果你乐意的话 You say if you like when you are making or agreeing to an offer or suggestion in a casual way.   [PHR with cl]You can stay here if you like...如果你愿意，可以呆在这里。'Shall we stop talking about her?' —  'If you like.'“我们不说她了好不好？”——“听你的。”6[PHRASE	短语]可以说；换句话说 You say if you like when you are expressing something in a different way, or in a way that you think some people might disagree with or find strange.   [PHR with cl/group]This is more like a downpayment, or a deposit, if you like.这更像是首付，也可以说是定金。7[PHRASE	短语]拼命地；猛烈地；极快地 You can use the expressions like anything ,like crazy, or like mad to emphasize that someone is doing something or something is happening in a very energetic or noticeable way.   [PHR after v]  [emphasis]  [INFORMAL 非正式]He's  working like mad at the moment.他眼下正在拼命地工作。8[PHRASE	短语]像…这样的人（或东西） You can talk about the likes of someone or something to refer to people or things of a particular type.   [PHR n]  [INFORMAL 非正式]Why would somebody like her want to spend an evening with the likes of me?...像她那样的人为什么要跟我这样的人共度一个晚上呢？She went to Cambridge and rubbed shoulders with the likes of George Bernard Shaw.她去了剑桥，交往的都是像萧伯纳这样的人物。9[PHRASE	短语]很可能；也许 If you say that something will happen like as not or as like as not, you mean that it will probably happen.   [PHR with cl]They'd come and bring their neighbours, like as not.他们会来的，也许还会带邻居来。10[PHRASE	短语]不管喜不喜欢 If you say that something will happen or is true like it or not, or whether someone likes it or not, you mean that although the situation may be unpleasant, it has to be faced.   [PHR with cl]Like it or not, our families shape our lives and make us what we are...不管我们愿不愿意，家庭环境会影响我们人生的发展方向，使我们变成现在的样子。We're going to have to spend the night here whether we like it or not.喜欢也好，不喜欢也罢，我们今晚要在这里过夜了。11[PHRASE	短语]（用于展示过程）像这样/像那样/照这样 You say like this ,like that, or like so when you are showing someone how something is done.   [usu PHR with cl]It opens and closes, like this.这个能开能关，就像这样。12[PHRASE	短语]（用于吸引注意力）像这样/像那样 You use like this or like that when you are drawing attention to something that you are doing or that someone else is doing.   [PHR after v]I'm sorry to intrude on you like this...很抱歉这样来打扰你。Stop pacing like that.别再那样走来走去了。13[PHRASE	短语]（数量、名称、描述等）更接近于 You use the expression more like when mentioning an amount, name, or description that in your opinion is more accurate than one that has already been mentioned.   [PHR n/-ing]It's  on company advice — well, orders, more like.这是公司的建议——嗯，更确切地说是命令。14[PHRASE	短语]大约；左右；接近 You use the expression something like with an amount, number, or description to indicate that it is approximately accurate.   [PHR n]They can get something like £3,000 a year...他们一年能挣到3,000英镑左右。'When roughly would this be? Monday?' — 'Something like that.'“大概会在什么时候？星期一？”——“差不多吧。”15[CONVENTION	惯用语]那样好多了；这才像话 If you say that's more like it, you mean that the thing that you are referring to is more satisfactory than it was on earlier occasions. That's more like it, you're getting into the swing of things now.这才对了嘛，你现在慢慢开始熟悉情况了。16[PHRASE	短语]前所未有（或闻所未闻）的事物 If you refer to something the like of which or the likes of which has never been seen before, you are emphasizing how important, great, or noticeable the thing is.   [n PHR cl]  [emphasis]...technological advances the like of which the world had previously only dreamed of...只存在于前人梦想中的惊人科技进步We are dealing with an epidemic the likes of which we have never seen in this century.我们面临的疫情规模在本世纪尚属空前。 like1 prepositionlike2 verblike3 nounlike4 conjunctionlike5 adverblike6 adjectivelikelike1 /laɪk/ ●●● S1 W1 preposition  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1similar similar to something else, or happening in the same way:  Her hair is dark brown like mine. A club should be like a big family. He eats like a pig!look/sound/feel/taste/seem like The garden looked like a jungle. At last he felt like a real soldier. My experience is very much like that described in the book. He’s very like his brother. Sometimes you sound just like (=exactly like) my mum! He’s growing more like his father every day. He looked nothing like (=not at all like) the man in the police photograph.2what is somebody/something like? spoken used when asking someone to describe or give their opinion of a person or thing:  What’s their house like inside? What are Dan’s parents like?3example for example:  Things like glass, paper, and plastic can all be recycled. Try to avoid fatty foods like cakes and biscuits.RegisterIn written English, people usually use for example, for instance, or such as rather than like:· packaging materials, for instance paper, glass, and plastic· Try to avoid fatty foods such as cakes and biscuits.4typical typical of a particular personbe like somebody to do something It’s not like Steven to be late. It’s just like her to run away from her responsibilities!5like this/that/so spoken used when you are showing someone how to do something:  You have to fold the corners back, like so.6just like that informal if you do something just like that, you do it without thinking about it or planning it carefully:  You can’t give up your job just like that!7something like not much more or less than a particular amount  SYN  about:  The machinery alone will cost something like thirty thousand pounds. He’s scored something like 60 goals this season.8nothing like British English not at all:  Twenty years ago travel was nothing like as easy as it is now. This will be nothing like enough money.9there’s nothing like used to say that a particular thing is very enjoyable:  There’s nothing like a nice cup of tea!10more like used when giving an amount or number that you think is closer to being right than one that has been mentioned:  The builders say they’ll be finished in three months, but I think it’ll be more like six.11that’s more like it/this is more like it spoken used to say that something is better, more correct, or more enjoyable than something else:  That gives us a total of 52 – that’s more like it. She sat down by the pool and took a sip of her wine. ‘This is more like it,’ she said.12more like it British English spoken used when you want to change something that has been said, to make it more true:  ‘Poor David,’ she said. ‘Poor Harriet, more like it!’13what are you like! British English spoken informal used in a joking, friendly way, when you are surprised by what someone has just said or done:  ‘I think she’s a lovely lady.’ ‘What are you like!’like1 prepositionlike2 verblike3 nounlike4 conjunctionlike5 adverblike6 adjectivelikelike2 ●●● S1 W1 verb [transitive]  Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1think something is nice to enjoy something or think that it is nice or good → love  OPP  dislike:  I like your jacket. I don’t really like classical music. Do you like this colour? I like my coffee quite weak. I don’t like it when you get angry. How do you like living in London  (=how much do you like it)?like doing something I don’t like talking in public.like to do something I like to see people enjoying themselves. I quite like their new album. We really liked the film. The time I like best (=like most of all) is the evening when it’s cool.like something about somebody/something One of the things I like about John is his sense of humour. I didn’t like the idea of being a single parent.2like a person to think that someone is nice or enjoy being with them:  Jessica’s really nice, but I don’t like her boyfriend. You’ll like my brother. I really like Sam. She’s a lovely girl and I like her very much. In time, I got to like her  (=began to like her).3approve of something to approve of something and think that it is good or right:  I don’t like dishonesty. I don’t like the way he shouts at the children.like doing something He’s never liked talking about people behind their backs.like somebody doing something I don’t like him taking all the credit when he didn’t do any of the work.like to do something She doesn’t like to swear in front of the children.4do something regularly to try to do something regularly or make something happen regularlylike to do something I like to get up early and get a bit of work done before breakfast.like somebody to do something We like our students to take part in college sports activities.5want would like a)used to say that you want something or want to do something → love:  I’d like a cheeseburger, please.would like to do something I’d like to see that film. There’s something I’d like to tell you. I’d like to apologize for my behaviour yesterday. I’d just like to say how grateful we are for your help.would like somebody to do something He would like us all to be at the meeting. b)used to ask someone if they want something or want to do something:  Would you like a drink? What would you like to eat? Contact our office if you would like more information.would somebody like to do something Would you like to come with us? How would you like (=would you like) to spend the summer in Italy?would somebody like somebody to do something Would you like me to pick you up in the morning?6whatever/wherever/anything etc you like whatever thing you want, in whatever place you want etc:  You can sit wherever you like. You can choose anything you like from the menu.7as long as you like/as much as you like etc as long, as much etc as you want:  You know you’re welcome to stay with us as long as you like. Take as many as you like.8(whether you) like it or not used to emphasize that something unpleasant is true or will happen and cannot be changed:  Like it or not, people are often judged by their appearance.9I’d like to think/believe (that) used to say that you wish or hope something is true, when you are not sure that it is:  I’d like to think that we offer an excellent service. I would like to believe that the company can be successful in the future.10Facebook to click a Facebook ‘like’ button on a webpage to show that you like or agree with somethingSPOKEN PHRASES11if you like British English a)used to suggest or offer something to someone:  I can give you her phone number, if you like. If you like, I could go with you. b)used to agree to something, even if it is not really what you want yourself:  ‘Shall we get a takeaway on the way home?’ ‘If you like.’ c)used to suggest one possible way of describing something or someone:  We don’t have a proper agreement, but we have an informal understanding, if you like.12romantic to think someone is sexually attractive → love:  Do you think Alex likes me?13I’d like to see you/him do something used to say that you do not believe someone can do something:  I’d like to see you organize a conference!14how would you like something? used to ask someone to imagine how they would feel if something bad happened to them instead of to you or someone else:  How would you like being left alone for hours in a strange place? How would you like it if someone treated you in that way?15I like that! British English used to say that what someone has said or done is rude and unfair:  I like that! She didn’t even say thank you!16like it or lump it used to say that someone must accept a situation or decision they do not like because it cannot be changedGRAMMARPatterns with like• You like someone or something: · I like my teacher.· She likes tennis.• You like doing something: · She likes playing tennis.• You like to do something: · She likes to play tennis at weekends. ✗Don’t say:  She likes play tennis.• Like doing something and like to do something both mean the same thing. You use like to do especially when saying that someone does something regularly or often.Using the progressive• Like  is not usually used in the progressive. You say: · I like animals.· She liked to make cakes. ✗Don’t say:  I am liking animals.  | She was liking to make cakes.• In spoken English, people sometimes say I’m liking to describe their present feelings about something that is happening right now or that they have just seen or heard about: · I’m liking this music – what is it?Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSlike to think that someone or something is nice: · I like your dress – it’s a beautiful colour.· Do you like spaghetti?· What did you like about the movie?· I like travelling by train.· I like to see the children enjoying themselves.· Everybody liked Mr Schofield.be fond of somebody/something especially British English to like someone or something, especially something that you have liked for a long time or someone who you have known for a long time: · Connie had always been fond of animals.· Over the years, I’ve become quite fond of him.· He had always been fond of drinking at lunchtime, perhaps too fond.be keen on somebody/something spoken to like someone or something – often used in negative sentences: · I like Maria but I’m not keen on her husband.· Our English teacher was very keen on Shakespeare, but I couldn’t stand him.· I was keen on all sports at school.· I know he’s keen on opera. Let’s take him to see ‘La Traviata’.· I’m quite keen on the idea of having a fancy dress party.be into something informal to like doing a particular activity or be interested in a particular subject – used especially by young people: · She’s really into music at the moment.· What kind of films are you into?have a thing about somebody/something informal to like someone or something, especially something surprising or unusual: · I’ve always had a thing about wolves.· He has this thing about tall women.be partial to something formal to like to have something – often used humorously: · He’s partial to the occasional glass of wine.something grows on you used when saying that you begin to like something, especially something that you did not like before: · I didn’t like the colour of the room at first, but it’s growing on me.to like something very muchlove/adore to like something very much. Adore is stronger than love but is less common: · I love the smell of coffee.· The children absolutely adore her books.be crazy about something (also be mad about something British English informal) to be extremely interested in an activity and spend a lot of time doing it or watching it: · Jonah’s crazy about basketball.· She’s always been mad about horses.have a passion for something to like an activity very much, because it gives you a lot of pleasure or excitement: · From a very early age he had a passion for fast cars.· To be a great performer, you have to work very hard and have a passion for the music you play.be addicted to something to like doing something so much that you spend all your free time doing it: · My son’s addicted to computer games – he hardly ever comes out of his room.· I started watching the show out of curiosity, but now I’m addicted!like1 prepositionlike2 verblike3 nounlike4 conjunctionlike5 adverblike6 adjectivelikelike3 ●●● W3 noun  Word Origin Examples Collocations Phrases Word family 1somebody’s likes and dislikes the things that someone likes and does not like:  We all have our own likes and dislikes when it comes to food.2and the like/and such like and similar things:  Soldiers, policemen, and the like were all called in to help with the emergency. They believe that the government does not spend enough money on health, education, and such like.3the likes of somebody/something spoken a)used to talk about someone you do not like or do not approve of:  I don’t want you spending time with the likes of him. b)used to talk about people of a particular type:  Information is collected through the likes of the FBI, CIA, and Scotland Yard.4the like of somebody/something (also somebody’s/something’s like) formal something similar to someone or a particular person or thing, or of equal importance or value:  This will be a show the like of which has never been seen before. The man was a genius. We shall not see his like again.like1 prepositionlike2 verblike3 nounlike4 conjunctionlike5 adverblike6 adjectivelikelike4 ●●● S1 conjunction  Word Origin Examples Collocations Phrases 1in the same way as. Some people consider this use to be incorrect:  No one else can score goals like he can! Don’t talk to me like you talk to a child.2like I say/said spoken used when you are repeating something that you have already said:  Like I said, I don’t mind helping out on the day. I’m sorry, but, like I say, she’s not here at the moment.3 informal as if. Some people think that this use is not correct English:  He looked at me like I was mad. It looks like it’s going to rain. This meat smells like it’s gone bad.like1 prepositionlike2 verblike3 nounlike4 conjunctionlike5 adverblike6 adjectivelikelike5 ●●○ S3 adverb spoken  Word Origin Examples Collocations Phrases 1used in speech to fill a pause while you are thinking what to say next:  The water was, like, really cold. I was just, like, standing there.2I’m/he’s/she’s like ... a)used to tell the exact words someone used:  I asked Dave if he wanted to go, and he’s like, no way! b)used to describe an event, feeling, or person, when it is difficult to describe or when you use a noise instead of words:  She was like, huh? (=she did not understand)3as like as not/like enough British English probably:  The ambulance will be too late, as like as not.like1 prepositionlike2 verblike3 nounlike4 conjunctionlike5 adverblike6 adjectivelikelike6 adjective formal  Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[only before noun] similar in some way:  The second dispute was sorted out in a like manner. They get on well together because they are of like mind. Try to buy two fish of like size.► see thesaurus at similar2be like to do something old use to be likely to do something

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EY5/Ae1BkNtHnEvYzLEwUMwChAeSZLj/xJBCo6/a1i3iU/TiklHVbmpVKPNGWTfxoT32zXNPEOh/O2I13oXNhObcL2T93G5HsARQ6PtlhnT60Zoo7PH9FsH4W1O18D0qnK8zpma53SaKCQGbM/G6WeB5C107TtiHI38+gt/5BaiSnmFMJS4wPCAnAZdcw25Yp3lEUjIZzbNOlClb6V88VQLYIJVKwr7uWXKyTr6PCHLBfjB5ApTe/vSqd8Lb8As4gA==             like              ★                    /        laɪk                ;          NAmE                laɪk                /                              preposition                ,                  verb                ,                  conjunction                ,                  noun                ,                  adjective                ,                  adverb                            like      likes      liked      liking                            preposition        ★                                        1      ★              similar to sb/sth          相似；类似；像                            ◆        She's wearing a dress like mine.        她穿的连衣裙和我的相似。                    ◆        He's very like his father.        他很像他的父亲。                    ◆        She looks          nothing like          (= not at all like)her mother.                她长得一点也不像她母亲。                    ◆        That sounds like          (= I think I can hear)him coming now.                听声音像是他来了。                    2      ★              used to ask sb's opinion of sb/sth          （询问意见）…怎么样                            ◆        What's it like studying in Spain?        在西班牙念书怎么样？                    ◆        This new girlfriend of his—what's she like?        他这个新的女朋友是个什么样的人？                    3      ★              used to show what is usual or typical for sb          （指某人常做的事）符合…的特点，像…才会                            ◆        It's just like her to tell everyone about it.        她就是这么个人儿，能把这事见谁就告诉谁。                    4      ★              in the same way as sb/sth          像…一样                            ◆        Students were angry at being treated like children.        学生对于把他们当小孩子对待感到气愤。                    ◆        He ran like the wind          (= very fast).                他跑得飞快。                    ◆        You do it like this.        你照这样做。                    ◆        I, like everyone else, had read these stories in the press.        我像大家一样，也已经从报纸上看过这些报道。                    ◆        Don't look at me like that.        别那样看着我。                    ◆        (          informal)                The candles are arranged          like so          (= in this way).                蜡烛都是像这样排列的。                    ☞language bank at                                            similarly                                                  5      ★              for example          例如；譬如；比方                            ◆        anti-utopian novels like ‘Animal Farm’ and ‘1984’        诸如《动物庄园》和《 1984 》之类的反乌托邦小说                    ☞note at                                            as                                                  IDIOMS              more like…                              used to give a number or an amount that is more accurate than one previously mentioned              （提供比以前更准确的数量）差不多，更接近                                            ◆            He believes the figure should be more like $10 million.            他认为数额若是 1 000 万元就差不多了。                                      more ˈlike (it)        (          informal)                          1                      better; more acceptable              比较好；还差不多；才像话                                            ◆            This is more like it! Real food—not that canned muck.            这才像样嘛！是新鲜的食物，而不是那种罐装的垃圾食品。                                    2                      used to give what you think is a better description of sth              （更恰当地描述）倒更像是，说…还差不多                                            ◆            Just talking? Arguing more like it.            仅仅是谈论？说成是争论还差不多。                                      what is sb ˈlike?                              (              BrE) (              informal)                        used to say that sb has done sth annoying, silly, etc.              （表示某人做了令人讨厌、愚蠢之类的事）某人怎么回事，某人怎么会是这个样子                                            ◆            Oh, what am I like? I just completely forgot it.            啊，我这是怎么啦？我竟把这事忘得一干二净了。                                                    verb        ★                                        (      not usually used in the progressive tenses        通常不用于进行时      )              1      ★              [transitive        ]                    to find sb/sth pleasant, attractive or of a good enough standard; to enjoy sth          喜欢；喜爱                            likesb/sth                    ◆        She's nice. I like her.        她人很好，我喜欢她。                    ◆        Do you like their new house?        你喜欢他们的新房子吗？                    ◆        Which tie do you like best?        你最喜欢哪条领带？                    ◆        How did you like Japan          (= did you find it pleasant)?                你觉得日本怎么样？                    ◆        I don't like the way he's looking at me.        我讨厌他看着我的样子。                    ◆        You've got to go to school, whether you like it or not.        不管你喜欢不喜欢，你得上学。                    likedoing sth                    ◆        She's never liked swimming.        她从不喜欢游泳。                    likesb/sth doing sth                    ◆        I didn't like him taking all the credit.        我讨厌他把所有的功劳归于自己。                    ◆        (          formal)                I didn't like his taking all the credit.        我讨厌他把所有的功劳归于自己。                    liketo do sth                    ◆        I like to see them enjoying themselves.        我就愿意看着他们玩得高兴。                    likeit when…                    ◆        I like it when you do that.        我喜欢你那样做。                    ☞synonyms at                                            love                                                  2      ★              [transitive            ,       no passive        ]                    to prefer to do sth; to prefer sth to be made or to happen in a particular way          喜欢做；喜欢（以某种方式制作或产生的东西）                            liketo do sth                    ◆        At weekends I like to sleep late.        周末我爱睡懒觉。                    likesth + adj.                    ◆        I like my coffee strong.        咖啡我爱喝浓的。                    3      ★              [transitive            ,       no passive        ]            what/whatever sb        like                    to want          想；要；希望                            ◆        Do what you like—I don't care.        你想做什么就做什么，我不在乎。                    ◆        You can dye your hair whatever colour you like.        你的头发你想怎么染就怎么染。                    4      ★              [transitive        ]                    used in negative sentences to mean ‘to be unwilling to do sth’          （用于否定句）愿做                            liketo do sth                    ◆        I didn't like to disturb you.        我本不愿打搅你。                    likedoing sth                    ◆        He doesn't like asking his parents for help.        他不愿向父母求助。                    5      ★              [transitive            ,       intransitive        ]                    used with          wouldor          shouldas a polite way to say what you want or to ask what sb wants          （与 would 或 should 连用表示客气）想，想要，希望                            likesth                    ◆        Would you like a drink?        你想喝一杯吗？                    liketo do sth                    ◆        I'd like to think it over.        我想考虑一下这个问题。                    ◆        Would you like to come with us?        你想不想和我们一块儿去？                    ◆        (          formal)                We would like to apologize for the delay.        我们对延迟表示歉意。                    ◆        How can they afford it? That's what I'd like to know.        他们怎么买得起这东西？这倒是我所想知道的。                    likesb/sth to do sth                    ◆        We'd like you to come and visit us.        我们想请你来我们这儿做客。                    likefor sb to do sth                    ◆        (          NAmE)                I'd like for us to work together.        我希望我们在一起工作。                    ☞note at                                            want                                                  IDIOMS              how would ˈyou like it?                              used to emphasize that sth bad has happened to you and you want some sympathy              （强调遭遇不佳并想得到同情）你会感觉怎么样呢                                            ◆            How would you like it if someone called you a liar?            如果有人说你撒谎，你会怎么想呢？                                      if you ˈlike        (          informal)                          1          ★                      used to politely agree to sth or to suggest sth              （礼貌地同意或建议）如果你要这样做，你要是愿意的话                                            ◆            ‘Shall we stop now?’ ‘If you like.’            “我们现在停下来好吗？”“听你的。”                                ◆            If you like, we could go out this evening.            你如果愿意的话，咱们今晚可以出去。                                    2                      used when you express sth in a new way or when you are not confident about sth              （用新方式表达或不确定时说）换句话说，可以说                                            ◆            It was, if you like, the dawn of a new era.            换句话说，那就是新时代的黎明。                                      I like ˈthat!                              (              old-fashioned,              informal)                        used to protest that sth that has been said is not true or fair              （抗议所言不实或不公）亏你说得出口                                            ◆            ‘She called you a cheat.’ ‘Well, I like that!’            “她说你是骗子。”“哦，说得好哇！”                                      I/I'd like to think                              used to say that you hope or believe that sth is true              （表示希望或相信某事属实）我倒想…                                            ◆            I like to think I'm broad-minded.            我倒想心胸开阔。                                      ˌwhat's ˌnot to ˈlike?                              (              informal,              humorous)                        used to say that sth is very good or enjoyable              （用以表示非常好或令人愉快）                                            ◆            You get paid to eat chocolate. So what's not to like?            你吃巧克力还能得到报酬，这不很好吗？                                                    conjunction        ★              (      informal)              1      ★              in the same way as          像…一样；如同                            ◆        No one sings the blues like she did.        没人像她那样唱蓝调歌曲。                    ◆        It didn't turn out like I intended.        这结果与我的本意相悖。                    ◆                  Like I said          (= as I said before),you're always welcome to stay.                正如我以前所说的一样，我永远都欢迎你留下来。                    2      ★              as if          好像；仿佛；似乎                            ◆        She acts like she owns the place.        她的举动就像那地方是她的一样。                            HELP       You will find more information about this use of      likeat the entries for the verbs      act,      behave,      feel,      lookand      soundand in the note at      as.      在动词 act、behave、feel、look 和 sound 词条下，以及在 as 用法说明中有 like 此种用法的更多说明。                            noun                    1      likes              [plural        ]                    the things that you like          喜好；爱好                            ◆        We all have different          likes and dislikes.                我们各有不同的好恶。                    2              [singular        ]                    a person or thing that is similar to another          类似的人（或物）                            ◆        jazz, rock          and the like          (= similar types of music)                爵士乐、摇滚乐以及诸如此类的音乐                    ◆        a man whose like we shall not see again        我们再也不愿见到的那种男人                    ◆        You're not comparing          like with like.                你比较的不是同类的东西。                    3      the likes of sb/sth              (          informal)                used to refer to sb/sth that is considered as a type, especially one that is considered as good as sb/sth else          （尤指被视为和某人或某事物一样好的）种类，类型                            ◆        She didn't want to associate with the likes of me.        她不想与我这种类型的人交往。                                  adjective                    [only before noun      ]              (        formal)            having similar qualities to another person or thing        类似的；相似的                    ◆      a chance to meet people of like mind        (= with similar interests and opinions)            结识志趣相投的人的机会              ◆      She responded in like manner.      她以类似的方式作出了反应。                            adverb                                  1              used in very informal speech, for example when you are thinking what to say next, explaining sth, or giving an example of sth          （非正式口语，思考该说什么、解释或举例时用）                            ◆        It was, like, weird.        这事儿，就是说，有点怪。                    ◆        It was kind of scary, like.        这还挺可怕的。                    ◆        It's really hard. Like I have no time for my own work.        这事真费劲，弄得我没时间做自己的工作了。                    2              used in very informal speech to show that what you are saying may not be exactly right but is nearly so          （非正式口语）大概，可能                            ◆        I'm leaving in like twenty minutes.        我大概 20 分钟后离开。                    ◆        It's going to cost like a hundred dollars.        这可能要花 100 元。                    3      I'm, he's, she's, etc. ~              used in very informal speech, to mean ‘I say’, ‘he/she says’, etc.          （非正式口语）我说，他说，她说                            ◆        And then I'm like ‘No Way!’        接着我说“没门儿！”                    4              used in informal speech instead of          asto say that sth happens in the same way          （非正式口语，代替 as）和…一样，如，像                            ◆        There was silence, but not like before.        没有声音，但与以前不一样。                    ☞note at                                            as                                                  IDIOM              (as) like as ˈnot | like eˈnough | most/very ˈlike                              (              old-fashioned)                        quite probably              很可能；大概                                            ◆            She would be in bed by now, as like as not.            这时候她很可能睡了。                                              SYNONYMS 同义词辨析                                                                                      like                  love                    ◆be fond of                    ◆be keen on sth                    ◆adore                                                        These words all mean to find sth pleasant, attractive or satisfactory, or to enjoy sth.                      以上各词均含喜欢、喜爱某事物之意。                                                                            ■                    like                    to find sth pleasant, attractive or satisfactory; to enjoy sth                      指喜欢、喜爱：                                                              ◆                      Do you like their new house?                      你喜欢他们的新房子吗？                                                                                  ◆                      I like to see them enjoying themselves.                      我就愿意看着他们玩得高兴。                                                                            ■                    love                    to like or enjoy sth very much                      指非常喜欢、喜爱：                                                              ◆                      He loved the way she smiled.                      他喜欢她微笑的样子。                                                                            ■                    be fond of sth                    to like or enjoy sth, especially sth you have liked or enjoyed for a long time                      指喜爱（尤指已爱上很长时间的事物）：                                                              ◆                      We were fond of the house and didn't want to leave.                      我们喜欢上了这座房子，不想搬家。                                                                            ■                    be keen on sth                    (                      BrE,                      informal) (often used in negative statements) to like or enjoy sth                      （常用于否定句）指喜欢、喜爱：                                                              ◆                      I'm not keen on spicy food.                      我不喜欢加有香料的食物。                                                                                  ◆                      She's not keen on being told what to do.                      她不喜欢别人向她发号施令。                                                                            ■                    adore                    (                      informal) to like or enjoy sth very much                      指非常喜爱、热爱：                                                              ◆                      She adores working with children.                      她热爱为儿童工作。                                                        love or adore?                    用 love 还是 adore？                                                                              Adoreis more informal than                      love,and is used to express a stronger feeling.                                              *adore 较 love 非正式，用以表达更强烈的感情。                                                                                                  PATTERNS                                          ◆                      to like/love/be fond of/be keen on/adore                        doing sth                                                                                    ◆                      to like/love                        to do sth                                                                                    ◆                      to like/love sth                        very much                                                                                    ◆                                              Ilike/love/adore                        ithere/there/when…                                                                                    ◆                      to like/love/adore                        the waysb does sth                                                                                    ◆                      to                        reallylike/love/adore sb/sth                                                                                    ◆                      to be                        reallyfond of/keen on sth                                                                                                                                                like              /        laɪk                ;          NAmE                laɪk                /             like[laɪk]liked, liking, likesCET4CET6考研c112039360129311510149255590813j16802407889185279417034292282v2081981346645557111335603045910549r2694145459950203512461096218n5907414377067311341203363i7461926014591219634412827010007648658PREP7816680534VERB1946685482CONJ14591009745ADJ1997683278NOUN3713294218ADV5820145563Spoken:213628330liked[60032] likes[61255] liking[6690]像(45%)，喜欢(28%)，想(18%)，愿意(4%)，如同(2%)，相似的(2%)，同样的(1%)vt.喜欢；想；愿意vi.喜欢；希望prep.像；如同adj.同样的；相似的n.爱好；同样的人或物adv.可能conj.好像

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Collins	like ★★★★★ 1. PREPOSITION AND CONJUNCTION USES 介词和连词用法 2. VERB USE 动词用法 3. NOUN USES AND PHRASES 名词用法和短语 Part-1 1 [PREP 介词]像；像…一样 If you say that one person or thing is like another, you mean that they share some of the same qualities or features. He looks like Father Christmas... 他长得像圣诞老人。 Kathy is a great mate, we are like sisters... 凯茜是个很好的伙伴，我们亲如姐妹。 It's a bit like going to the dentist； it's never as bad as you fear... 这有点像去看牙医：情况总是没有你所想象的那么糟。 It's nothing like what happened in the mid-Seventies... 这跟70年代中期的情形截然不同。 This is just like old times. 宛如时光倒转。 ...a mountain shaped like a reclining woman. 形似斜倚女子的高山 2 [PREP 介词]（是）…样的人（或事物） If you talk about what something or someone is like, you are talking about their qualities or features. What was Bulgaria like?... 保加利亚是个怎样的地方？ What did she look like?... 她长什么样子？ What was it like growing up in Hillsborough?... 在希尔斯伯勒长大的生活是怎样的？ Joe still has no concept of what it's like to be the sole parent. 乔对当单亲家长是什么滋味还没有任何概念。 3 [PREP 介词]比如；例如 You can use like to introduce an example of the set of things or people that you have just mentioned. [n PREP n/-ing] The neglect that large cities like New York have received over the past 12 years is tremendous... 过去12年里，纽约等大城市受到了极大的冷遇。 He could say things like, 'Let's go to the car' or 'Let us go for a walk' in French. 他能用法语说“我们去开车吧”或“我们去散步吧”之类的话。 4 [PREP 介词]与…情形一样 You can use like to say that someone or something is in the same situation as another person or thing. It also moved those who, like me, are too young to have lived through the war... 它也打动了那些像我一样年纪太轻而没有经历过战争的人。 Like many cities in Germany, it had to recreate itself after the second world war. 像德国很多城市一样，它不得不在第二次世界大战后进行重建。 5 [PREP 介词]（表示行为如同…一样）像孩子一样哭泣/像老鹰一样监视 If you say that someone is behaving like something or someone else, you mean that they are behaving in a way that is typical of that kind of thing or person. Like is used in this way in many fixed expressions, for example to cry like a baby and to watch someone like a hawk. [v PREP n] I was shaking all over, trembling like a leaf... 我像风中的落叶一样浑身发抖。 Greenfield was behaving like an irresponsible idiot. 格林菲尔德表现得像一个不负责任的白痴。 6 [PREP 介词]（表示行为符合…的特点）她就是这么个人/这一点也不像他 You can use like in expressions such as that's just like her and it wasn't like him to indicate that the person's behaviour is or is not typical of their character. [v-link PREP n] You should have told us. But it's just like you not to share... 你应该早告诉我们的。不过你就是这么个人，把事情都藏在心里。 Why does he want to do a mad thing like that? It's not like him. 他为什么要做这样的傻事呢？这可一点都不像他。 7 [CONJ-SUBORD 连词]好像，似乎（但事实并非如此）（一些人认为此用法不正确） Like is sometimes used as a conjunction in order to say that something appears to be the case when it is not. Some people consider this use to be incorrect. His arms look like they might snap under the weight of his gloves... 他的胳膊看起来好像不堪手套重负要折断了一样。 On the train up to Waterloo, I felt like I was going on an adventure. 坐在开往滑铁卢的火车上，我觉得自己好像正踏上一趟冒险旅程。 8 [CONJ-SUBORD 连词]如同（一些人认为此用法不正确） Like is sometimes used as a conjunction in order to indicate that something happens or is done in the same way as something else. Some people consider this use to be incorrect. People are strolling, buying ice cream for their children, just like they do every Sunday... 人们在闲逛，给孩子们买冰激凌，就像每个星期天一样。 He spoke exactly like I did... 他的话跟我的一模一样。 We really were afraid, not like in the cinema. 我们是真的很害怕，不是像看电影时的那种害怕。 9 [PREP 介词]（用于否定短语中强调以…为最）没有什么能比得上它/没有什么地方能比得上它 You can use like in negative expressions such as nothing like it and no place like it to emphasize that there is nothing as good as the situation, thing, or person mentioned. [with neg] [emphasis] There's nothing like candlelight for creating a romantic mood... 再没什么比烛光更能营造浪漫气氛了。 There was no feeling like it in the world. 天底下没有比这更好的感觉了。 10 [PREP 介词]（强调否定）没有，不到 You can use like in expressions such as nothing like to make an emphatic negative statement. [with neg] [emphasis] Three hundred million dollars will be nothing like enough... 3亿美元远远不够。 It's really not anything like as bad as it looks. 根本不像表面上看起来这么糟糕。 11 [CONVENTION 惯用语]（表示思考下面的话或用作口头禅）嗯，这个（一些人不喜欢此用法） Some people say like when they are thinking about what to say next or because it has become their habit to say it. Some people do not like this use. [INFORMAL 非正式] [SPOKEN 口语] I decided that I'd go and, like, take a picture of him while he was in the shower. 我决定我要去，嗯，拍一张他的冲凉照。 12 [CONVENTION 惯用语]（用于重述自己或他人当时的话或自己当时的想法）说，想（一些人不喜欢此用法） Some people say like when they are reporting what they or another person said, or what they thought about something. Some people do not like this use. [INFORMAL 非正式] [SPOKEN 口语] He said 'I'm attracted to you.' I'm like 'You're kidding!' 他说，“我对你有好感。”我当时的反应是，“你开玩笑的吧！” My dad was there and he's like: 'Yeah. Yeah. I want to come.' 我爸爸当时在那儿，就说，“对，对，我想来。” Part-2 1 [VERB 动词]喜欢；喜爱 If you like something or someone, you think they are interesting, enjoyable, or attractive. [V n] [V -ing] [V to-inf] [V n adj/prep] [V n about n/-ing] [no cont] He likes baseball... 他喜欢棒球。 I can't think why Grace doesn't like me... 我不明白为什么格雷丝不喜欢我。 What music do you like best?... 你最喜欢什么音乐？ I just didn't like being in crowds... 我就是不喜欢呆在人多的地方。 Do you like to go swimming?... 你喜欢去游泳吗？ I like my whisky neat... 我喜欢喝纯威士忌。 That's one of the things I like about you. You're strong. 这是我喜欢你的一个地方。你很坚强。 2 [VERB 动词]（用于征询意见）觉得 If you ask someone how they like something, you are asking them for their opinion of it and whether they enjoy it or find it pleasant. [V n/-ing] [no cont] How do you like America?... 你觉得美国怎么样？ How did you like the trip? 这趟旅行感觉如何？ 3 [VERB 动词]（表示赞同）喜欢，希望 If you like something such as a particular course of action or way of behaving, you approve of it. [V n] [V to-inf] [V n -ing] [V -ing] [Also V n about n/-ing] [no cont] I've been looking at the cookery book. I like the way it is set out... 我翻过那本烹饪书。我喜欢它的版式设计。 The US administration would like to see a negotiated settlement to the war... 美国政府希望看到战争能以和谈方式解决。 Opal, his wife, didn't really like him drinking so much... 他的妻子奥珀尔不太喜欢他喝这么多酒。 I don't like relying on the judges' decisions. 我不认为应该依赖评委的决定。 4 [VERB 动词]（表示习惯）愿意，希望 If you say that you like to do something or that you like something to be done, you mean that you prefer to do it or prefer it to be done as part of your normal life or routine. [V to-inf] [V n to-inf] [no cont] I like to get to airports in good time... 我习惯早早地赶到机场。 I hear Mary's husband likes her to be home no later than six o'clock. 我听说玛丽的丈夫希望她6点前就回到家里。 5 [VERB 动词]（表示愿意）想要 If you say that you would like something or would like to do something, you are indicating a wish or desire that you have. [V n] [V to-inf] [no cont] I'd like a bath... 我想洗个澡。 If you don't mind, I think I'd like to go home. 如果你不介意的话，我想我要回家了。 6 [VERB 动词]想要（说） You can say that you would like to say something to indicate that you are about to say it. [V to-inf] [no cont] I'd like to apologize... 我想道歉。 I would like to take this opportunity of telling you about a new service which we are offering. 我想借此机会向您介绍我们推出的一项新服务。 7 [VERB 动词]（礼貌地提议或邀请）想要 If you ask someone if they would like something or would like to do something, you are making a polite offer or invitation. [V n] [V to-inf] [no cont] [politeness] Here's your change. Would you like a bag?... 这是找您的钱。您需要一个袋子吗？ Perhaps while you wait you would like a drink at the bar... 也许在您等候时，您可以去酒吧喝点东西。 Would you like to come back for coffee? 有时间再过来喝杯咖啡好吗？ 8 [VERB 动词]（礼貌地请求或命令）希望 If you say to someone that you would like something or you would like them to do something, or ask them if they would like to do it, you are politely telling them what you want or what you want them to do. [V n] [V n to-inf] [V to-inf] [no cont] [politeness] I'd like an explanation... 我希望有人能解释一下。 We'd like you to look around and tell us if anything is missing... 请您四处看看，告诉我们是不是缺了什么东西。 Would you like to tell me what happened? 能告诉我发生了什么事吗？ Part-3 1 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]同样（或相似）的人（或事物） You can use like in expressions such as like attracts like, when you are referring to two or more people or things that have the same or similar characteristics. You have to make sure you're comparing like with like... 你必须确保是在进行同类比较。 Homeopathic treatment is based on the 'like cures like' principle. 顺势疗法是基于“以毒攻毒”的原理。 2 [N-PLURAL 复数名词]爱好；喜欢的事物 Someone's likes are the things that they enjoy or find pleasant. [usu poss N] I thought that I knew everything about Jemma: her likes and dislikes, her political viewpoints. 我原以为我了解杰玛的一切：她的好恶爱憎，她的政治观点。 3 See also:liking ； 4 [PHRASE 短语]等等；以及诸如此类 If you mention particular things or people and then add and the like, you are indicating that there are other similar things or people that can be included in what you are saying. [n PHR] Many students are also keeping fit through jogging, aerobics, weight training, and the like. 很多学生还通过慢跑、有氧体操、负重训练等方式来健身。 5 [PHRASE 短语]（用于非正式地提出或同意建议）如果你乐意的话 You say if you like when you are making or agreeing to an offer or suggestion in a casual way. [PHR with cl] You can stay here if you like... 如果你愿意，可以呆在这里。 'Shall we stop talking about her?' — 'If you like.' “我们不说她了好不好？”——“听你的。” 6 [PHRASE 短语]可以说；换句话说 You say if you like when you are expressing something in a different way, or in a way that you think some people might disagree with or find strange. [PHR with cl/group] This is more like a downpayment, or a deposit, if you like. 这更像是首付，也可以说是定金。 7 [PHRASE 短语]拼命地；猛烈地；极快地 You can use the expressions like anything ,like crazy, or like mad to emphasize that someone is doing something or something is happening in a very energetic or noticeable way. [PHR after v] [emphasis] [INFORMAL 非正式] He's working like mad at the moment. 他眼下正在拼命地工作。 8 [PHRASE 短语]像…这样的人（或东西） You can talk about the likes of someone or something to refer to people or things of a particular type. [PHR n] [INFORMAL 非正式] Why would somebody like her want to spend an evening with the likes of me?... 像她那样的人为什么要跟我这样的人共度一个晚上呢？ She went to Cambridge and rubbed shoulders with the likes of George Bernard Shaw. 她去了剑桥，交往的都是像萧伯纳这样的人物。 9 [PHRASE 短语]很可能；也许 If you say that something will happen like as not or as like as not, you mean that it will probably happen. [PHR with cl] They'd come and bring their neighbours, like as not. 他们会来的，也许还会带邻居来。 10 [PHRASE 短语]不管喜不喜欢 If you say that something will happen or is true like it or not, or whether someone likes it or not, you mean that although the situation may be unpleasant, it has to be faced. [PHR with cl] Like it or not, our families shape our lives and make us what we are... 不管我们愿不愿意，家庭环境会影响我们人生的发展方向，使我们变成现在的样子。 We're going to have to spend the night here whether we like it or not. 喜欢也好，不喜欢也罢，我们今晚要在这里过夜了。 11 [PHRASE 短语]（用于展示过程）像这样/像那样/照这样 You say like this ,like that, or like so when you are showing someone how something is done. [usu PHR with cl] It opens and closes, like this. 这个能开能关，就像这样。 12 [PHRASE 短语]（用于吸引注意力）像这样/像那样 You use like this or like that when you are drawing attention to something that you are doing or that someone else is doing. [PHR after v] I'm sorry to intrude on you like this... 很抱歉这样来打扰你。 Stop pacing like that. 别再那样走来走去了。 13 [PHRASE 短语]（数量、名称、描述等）更接近于 You use the expression more like when mentioning an amount, name, or description that in your opinion is more accurate than one that has already been mentioned. [PHR n/-ing] It's on company advice — well, orders, more like. 这是公司的建议——嗯，更确切地说是命令。 14 [PHRASE 短语]大约；左右；接近 You use the expression something like with an amount, number, or description to indicate that it is approximately accurate. [PHR n] They can get something like £3,000 a year... 他们一年能挣到3,000英镑左右。 'When roughly would this be? Monday?' — 'Something like that.' “大概会在什么时候？星期一？”——“差不多吧。” 15 [CONVENTION 惯用语]那样好多了；这才像话 If you say that's more like it, you mean that the thing that you are referring to is more satisfactory than it was on earlier occasions. That's more like it, you're getting into the swing of things now. 这才对了嘛，你现在慢慢开始熟悉情况了。 16 [PHRASE 短语]前所未有（或闻所未闻）的事物 If you refer to something the like of which or the likes of which has never been seen before, you are emphasizing how important, great, or noticeable the thing is. [n PHR cl] [emphasis] ...technological advances the like of which the world had previously only dreamed of... 只存在于前人梦想中的惊人科技进步 We are dealing with an epidemic the likes of which we have never seen in this century. 我们面临的疫情规模在本世纪尚属空前。
Oxford	like ★ / laɪk ; NAmE laɪk / preposition , verb , conjunction , noun , adjective , adverb like likes liked liking preposition ★ 1 ★ similar to sb/sth 相似；类似；像 ◆ She's wearing a dress like mine. 她穿的连衣裙和我的相似。 ◆ He's very like his father. 他很像他的父亲。 ◆ She looks nothing like (= not at all like)her mother. 她长得一点也不像她母亲。 ◆ That sounds like (= I think I can hear)him coming now. 听声音像是他来了。 2 ★ used to ask sb's opinion of sb/sth （询问意见）…怎么样 ◆ What's it like studying in Spain? 在西班牙念书怎么样？ ◆ This new girlfriend of his—what's she like? 他这个新的女朋友是个什么样的人？ 3 ★ used to show what is usual or typical for sb （指某人常做的事）符合…的特点，像…才会 ◆ It's just like her to tell everyone about it. 她就是这么个人儿，能把这事见谁就告诉谁。 4 ★ in the same way as sb/sth 像…一样 ◆ Students were angry at being treated like children. 学生对于把他们当小孩子对待感到气愤。 ◆ He ran like the wind (= very fast). 他跑得飞快。 ◆ You do it like this. 你照这样做。 ◆ I, like everyone else, had read these stories in the press. 我像大家一样，也已经从报纸上看过这些报道。 ◆ Don't look at me like that. 别那样看着我。 ◆ ( informal) The candles are arranged like so (= in this way). 蜡烛都是像这样排列的。 ☞language bank at similarly 5 ★ for example 例如；譬如；比方 ◆ anti-utopian novels like ‘Animal Farm’ and ‘1984’ 诸如《动物庄园》和《 1984 》之类的反乌托邦小说 ☞note at as IDIOMS more like… used to give a number or an amount that is more accurate than one previously mentioned （提供比以前更准确的数量）差不多，更接近 ◆ He believes the figure should be more like $10 million. 他认为数额若是 1 000 万元就差不多了。 more ˈlike (it) ( informal) 1 better; more acceptable 比较好；还差不多；才像话 ◆ This is more like it! Real food—not that canned muck. 这才像样嘛！是新鲜的食物，而不是那种罐装的垃圾食品。 2 used to give what you think is a better description of sth （更恰当地描述）倒更像是，说…还差不多 ◆ Just talking? Arguing more like it. 仅仅是谈论？说成是争论还差不多。 what is sb ˈlike? ( BrE) ( informal) used to say that sb has done sth annoying, silly, etc. （表示某人做了令人讨厌、愚蠢之类的事）某人怎么回事，某人怎么会是这个样子 ◆ Oh, what am I like? I just completely forgot it. 啊，我这是怎么啦？我竟把这事忘得一干二净了。 verb ★ ( not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时 ) 1 ★ [transitive ] to find sb/sth pleasant, attractive or of a good enough standard; to enjoy sth 喜欢；喜爱 likesb/sth ◆ She's nice. I like her. 她人很好，我喜欢她。 ◆ Do you like their new house? 你喜欢他们的新房子吗？ ◆ Which tie do you like best? 你最喜欢哪条领带？ ◆ How did you like Japan (= did you find it pleasant)? 你觉得日本怎么样？ ◆ I don't like the way he's looking at me. 我讨厌他看着我的样子。 ◆ You've got to go to school, whether you like it or not. 不管你喜欢不喜欢，你得上学。 likedoing sth ◆ She's never liked swimming. 她从不喜欢游泳。 likesb/sth doing sth ◆ I didn't like him taking all the credit. 我讨厌他把所有的功劳归于自己。 ◆ ( formal) I didn't like his taking all the credit. 我讨厌他把所有的功劳归于自己。 liketo do sth ◆ I like to see them enjoying themselves. 我就愿意看着他们玩得高兴。 likeit when… ◆ I like it when you do that. 我喜欢你那样做。 ☞synonyms at love 2 ★ [transitive , no passive ] to prefer to do sth; to prefer sth to be made or to happen in a particular way 喜欢做；喜欢（以某种方式制作或产生的东西） liketo do sth ◆ At weekends I like to sleep late. 周末我爱睡懒觉。 likesth + adj. ◆ I like my coffee strong. 咖啡我爱喝浓的。 3 ★ [transitive , no passive ] what/whatever sb like to want 想；要；希望 ◆ Do what you like—I don't care. 你想做什么就做什么，我不在乎。 ◆ You can dye your hair whatever colour you like. 你的头发你想怎么染就怎么染。 4 ★ [transitive ] used in negative sentences to mean ‘to be unwilling to do sth’ （用于否定句）愿做 liketo do sth ◆ I didn't like to disturb you. 我本不愿打搅你。 likedoing sth ◆ He doesn't like asking his parents for help. 他不愿向父母求助。 5 ★ [transitive , intransitive ] used with wouldor shouldas a polite way to say what you want or to ask what sb wants （与 would 或 should 连用表示客气）想，想要，希望 likesth ◆ Would you like a drink? 你想喝一杯吗？ liketo do sth ◆ I'd like to think it over. 我想考虑一下这个问题。 ◆ Would you like to come with us? 你想不想和我们一块儿去？ ◆ ( formal) We would like to apologize for the delay. 我们对延迟表示歉意。 ◆ How can they afford it? That's what I'd like to know. 他们怎么买得起这东西？这倒是我所想知道的。 likesb/sth to do sth ◆ We'd like you to come and visit us. 我们想请你来我们这儿做客。 likefor sb to do sth ◆ ( NAmE) I'd like for us to work together. 我希望我们在一起工作。 ☞note at want IDIOMS how would ˈyou like it? used to emphasize that sth bad has happened to you and you want some sympathy （强调遭遇不佳并想得到同情）你会感觉怎么样呢 ◆ How would you like it if someone called you a liar? 如果有人说你撒谎，你会怎么想呢？ if you ˈlike ( informal) 1 ★ used to politely agree to sth or to suggest sth （礼貌地同意或建议）如果你要这样做，你要是愿意的话 ◆ ‘Shall we stop now?’ ‘If you like.’ “我们现在停下来好吗？”“听你的。” ◆ If you like, we could go out this evening. 你如果愿意的话，咱们今晚可以出去。 2 used when you express sth in a new way or when you are not confident about sth （用新方式表达或不确定时说）换句话说，可以说 ◆ It was, if you like, the dawn of a new era. 换句话说，那就是新时代的黎明。 I like ˈthat! ( old-fashioned, informal) used to protest that sth that has been said is not true or fair （抗议所言不实或不公）亏你说得出口 ◆ ‘She called you a cheat.’ ‘Well, I like that!’ “她说你是骗子。”“哦，说得好哇！” I/I'd like to think used to say that you hope or believe that sth is true （表示希望或相信某事属实）我倒想… ◆ I like to think I'm broad-minded. 我倒想心胸开阔。 ˌwhat's ˌnot to ˈlike? ( informal, humorous) used to say that sth is very good or enjoyable （用以表示非常好或令人愉快） ◆ You get paid to eat chocolate. So what's not to like? 你吃巧克力还能得到报酬，这不很好吗？ conjunction ★ ( informal) 1 ★ in the same way as 像…一样；如同 ◆ No one sings the blues like she did. 没人像她那样唱蓝调歌曲。 ◆ It didn't turn out like I intended. 这结果与我的本意相悖。 ◆ Like I said (= as I said before),you're always welcome to stay. 正如我以前所说的一样，我永远都欢迎你留下来。 2 ★ as if 好像；仿佛；似乎 ◆ She acts like she owns the place. 她的举动就像那地方是她的一样。 HELP You will find more information about this use of likeat the entries for the verbs act, behave, feel, lookand soundand in the note at as. 在动词 act、behave、feel、look 和 sound 词条下，以及在 as 用法说明中有 like 此种用法的更多说明。 noun 1 likes [plural ] the things that you like 喜好；爱好 ◆ We all have different likes and dislikes. 我们各有不同的好恶。 2 [singular ] a person or thing that is similar to another 类似的人（或物） ◆ jazz, rock and the like (= similar types of music) 爵士乐、摇滚乐以及诸如此类的音乐 ◆ a man whose like we shall not see again 我们再也不愿见到的那种男人 ◆ You're not comparing like with like. 你比较的不是同类的东西。 3 the likes of sb/sth ( informal) used to refer to sb/sth that is considered as a type, especially one that is considered as good as sb/sth else （尤指被视为和某人或某事物一样好的）种类，类型 ◆ She didn't want to associate with the likes of me. 她不想与我这种类型的人交往。 adjective [only before noun ] ( formal) having similar qualities to another person or thing 类似的；相似的 ◆ a chance to meet people of like mind (= with similar interests and opinions) 结识志趣相投的人的机会 ◆ She responded in like manner. 她以类似的方式作出了反应。 adverb 1 used in very informal speech, for example when you are thinking what to say next, explaining sth, or giving an example of sth （非正式口语，思考该说什么、解释或举例时用） ◆ It was, like, weird. 这事儿，就是说，有点怪。 ◆ It was kind of scary, like. 这还挺可怕的。 ◆ It's really hard. Like I have no time for my own work. 这事真费劲，弄得我没时间做自己的工作了。 2 used in very informal speech to show that what you are saying may not be exactly right but is nearly so （非正式口语）大概，可能 ◆ I'm leaving in like twenty minutes. 我大概 20 分钟后离开。 ◆ It's going to cost like a hundred dollars. 这可能要花 100 元。 3 I'm, he's, she's, etc. ~ used in very informal speech, to mean ‘I say’, ‘he/she says’, etc. （非正式口语）我说，他说，她说 ◆ And then I'm like ‘No Way!’ 接着我说“没门儿！” 4 used in informal speech instead of asto say that sth happens in the same way （非正式口语，代替 as）和…一样，如，像 ◆ There was silence, but not like before. 没有声音，但与以前不一样。 ☞note at as IDIOM (as) like as ˈnot \| like eˈnough \| most/very ˈlike ( old-fashioned) quite probably 很可能；大概 ◆ She would be in bed by now, as like as not. 这时候她很可能睡了。 SYNONYMS 同义词辨析 like love ◆be fond of ◆be keen on sth ◆adore These words all mean to find sth pleasant, attractive or satisfactory, or to enjoy sth. 以上各词均含喜欢、喜爱某事物之意。 ■ like to find sth pleasant, attractive or satisfactory; to enjoy sth 指喜欢、喜爱： ◆ Do you like their new house? 你喜欢他们的新房子吗？ ◆ I like to see them enjoying themselves. 我就愿意看着他们玩得高兴。 ■ love to like or enjoy sth very much 指非常喜欢、喜爱： ◆ He loved the way she smiled. 他喜欢她微笑的样子。 ■ be fond of sth to like or enjoy sth, especially sth you have liked or enjoyed for a long time 指喜爱（尤指已爱上很长时间的事物）： ◆ We were fond of the house and didn't want to leave. 我们喜欢上了这座房子，不想搬家。 ■ be keen on sth ( BrE, informal) (often used in negative statements) to like or enjoy sth （常用于否定句）指喜欢、喜爱： ◆ I'm not keen on spicy food. 我不喜欢加有香料的食物。 ◆ She's not keen on being told what to do. 她不喜欢别人向她发号施令。 ■ adore ( informal) to like or enjoy sth very much 指非常喜爱、热爱： ◆ She adores working with children. 她热爱为儿童工作。 love or adore? 用 love 还是 adore？ Adoreis more informal than love,and is used to express a stronger feeling. *adore 较 love 非正式，用以表达更强烈的感情。 PATTERNS ◆ to like/love/be fond of/be keen on/adore doing sth ◆ to like/love to do sth ◆ to like/love sth very much ◆ Ilike/love/adore ithere/there/when… ◆ to like/love/adore the waysb does sth ◆ to reallylike/love/adore sb/sth ◆ to be reallyfond of/keen on sth like / laɪk ; NAmE laɪk /
LDC	like1 preposition like2 verb like3 noun like4 conjunction like5 adverb like6 adjective likelike1 /laɪk/ ●●● S1 W1 preposition Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1similar similar to something else, or happening in the same way: Her hair is dark brown like mine. A club should be like a big family. He eats like a pig!look/sound/feel/taste/seem like The garden looked like a jungle. At last he felt like a real soldier. My experience is very much like that described in the book. He’s very like his brother. Sometimes you sound just like (=exactly like) my mum! He’s growing more like his father every day. He looked nothing like (=not at all like) the man in the police photograph.2what is somebody/something like? spoken used when asking someone to describe or give their opinion of a person or thing: What’s their house like inside? What are Dan’s parents like?3example for example: Things like glass, paper, and plastic can all be recycled. Try to avoid fatty foods like cakes and biscuits.RegisterIn written English, people usually use for example, for instance, or such as rather than like:· packaging materials, for instance paper, glass, and plastic· Try to avoid fatty foods such as cakes and biscuits.4typical typical of a particular personbe like somebody to do something It’s not like Steven to be late. It’s just like her to run away from her responsibilities!5like this/that/so spoken used when you are showing someone how to do something: You have to fold the corners back, like so.6just like that informal if you do something just like that, you do it without thinking about it or planning it carefully: You can’t give up your job just like that!7something like not much more or less than a particular amount SYN about: The machinery alone will cost something like thirty thousand pounds. He’s scored something like 60 goals this season.8nothing like British English not at all: Twenty years ago travel was nothing like as easy as it is now. This will be nothing like enough money.9there’s nothing like used to say that a particular thing is very enjoyable: There’s nothing like a nice cup of tea!10more like used when giving an amount or number that you think is closer to being right than one that has been mentioned: The builders say they’ll be finished in three months, but I think it’ll be more like six.11that’s more like it/this is more like it spoken used to say that something is better, more correct, or more enjoyable than something else: That gives us a total of 52 – that’s more like it. She sat down by the pool and took a sip of her wine. ‘This is more like it,’ she said.12more like it British English spoken used when you want to change something that has been said, to make it more true: ‘Poor David,’ she said. ‘Poor Harriet, more like it!’13what are you like! British English spoken informal used in a joking, friendly way, when you are surprised by what someone has just said or done: ‘I think she’s a lovely lady.’ ‘What are you like!’ like1 preposition like2 verb like3 noun like4 conjunction like5 adverb like6 adjective likelike2 ●●● S1 W1 verb [transitive] Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1think something is nice to enjoy something or think that it is nice or good → love OPP dislike: I like your jacket. I don’t really like classical music. Do you like this colour? I like my coffee quite weak. I don’t like it when you get angry. How do you like living in London (=how much do you like it)?like doing something I don’t like talking in public.like to do something I like to see people enjoying themselves. I quite like their new album. We really liked the film. The time I like best (=like most of all) is the evening when it’s cool.like something about somebody/something One of the things I like about John is his sense of humour. I didn’t like the idea of being a single parent.2like a person to think that someone is nice or enjoy being with them: Jessica’s really nice, but I don’t like her boyfriend. You’ll like my brother. I really like Sam. She’s a lovely girl and I like her very much. In time, I got to like her (=began to like her).3approve of something to approve of something and think that it is good or right: I don’t like dishonesty. I don’t like the way he shouts at the children.like doing something He’s never liked talking about people behind their backs.like somebody doing something I don’t like him taking all the credit when he didn’t do any of the work.like to do something She doesn’t like to swear in front of the children.4do something regularly to try to do something regularly or make something happen regularlylike to do something I like to get up early and get a bit of work done before breakfast.like somebody to do something We like our students to take part in college sports activities.5want would like a)used to say that you want something or want to do something → love: I’d like a cheeseburger, please.would like to do something I’d like to see that film. There’s something I’d like to tell you. I’d like to apologize for my behaviour yesterday. I’d just like to say how grateful we are for your help.would like somebody to do something He would like us all to be at the meeting. b)used to ask someone if they want something or want to do something: Would you like a drink? What would you like to eat? Contact our office if you would like more information.would somebody like to do something Would you like to come with us? How would you like (=would you like) to spend the summer in Italy?would somebody like somebody to do something Would you like me to pick you up in the morning?6whatever/wherever/anything etc you like whatever thing you want, in whatever place you want etc: You can sit wherever you like. You can choose anything you like from the menu.7as long as you like/as much as you like etc as long, as much etc as you want: You know you’re welcome to stay with us as long as you like. Take as many as you like.8(whether you) like it or not used to emphasize that something unpleasant is true or will happen and cannot be changed: Like it or not, people are often judged by their appearance.9I’d like to think/believe (that) used to say that you wish or hope something is true, when you are not sure that it is: I’d like to think that we offer an excellent service. I would like to believe that the company can be successful in the future.10Facebook to click a Facebook ‘like’ button on a webpage to show that you like or agree with somethingSPOKEN PHRASES11if you like British English a)used to suggest or offer something to someone: I can give you her phone number, if you like. If you like, I could go with you. b)used to agree to something, even if it is not really what you want yourself: ‘Shall we get a takeaway on the way home?’ ‘If you like.’ c)used to suggest one possible way of describing something or someone: We don’t have a proper agreement, but we have an informal understanding, if you like.12romantic to think someone is sexually attractive → love: Do you think Alex likes me?13I’d like to see you/him do something used to say that you do not believe someone can do something: I’d like to see you organize a conference!14how would you like something? used to ask someone to imagine how they would feel if something bad happened to them instead of to you or someone else: How would you like being left alone for hours in a strange place? How would you like it if someone treated you in that way?15I like that! British English used to say that what someone has said or done is rude and unfair: I like that! She didn’t even say thank you!16like it or lump it used to say that someone must accept a situation or decision they do not like because it cannot be changedGRAMMARPatterns with like• You like someone or something: · I like my teacher.· She likes tennis.• You like doing something: · She likes playing tennis.• You like to do something: · She likes to play tennis at weekends. ✗Don’t say: She likes play tennis.• Like doing something and like to do something both mean the same thing. You use like to do especially when saying that someone does something regularly or often.Using the progressive• Like is not usually used in the progressive. You say: · I like animals.· She liked to make cakes. ✗Don’t say: I am liking animals. \| She was liking to make cakes.• In spoken English, people sometimes say I’m liking to describe their present feelings about something that is happening right now or that they have just seen or heard about: · I’m liking this music – what is it?Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSlike to think that someone or something is nice: · I like your dress – it’s a beautiful colour.· Do you like spaghetti?· What did you like about the movie?· I like travelling by train.· I like to see the children enjoying themselves.· Everybody liked Mr Schofield.be fond of somebody/something especially British English to like someone or something, especially something that you have liked for a long time or someone who you have known for a long time: · Connie had always been fond of animals.· Over the years, I’ve become quite fond of him.· He had always been fond of drinking at lunchtime, perhaps too fond.be keen on somebody/something spoken to like someone or something – often used in negative sentences: · I like Maria but I’m not keen on her husband.· Our English teacher was very keen on Shakespeare, but I couldn’t stand him.· I was keen on all sports at school.· I know he’s keen on opera. Let’s take him to see ‘La Traviata’.· I’m quite keen on the idea of having a fancy dress party.be into something informal to like doing a particular activity or be interested in a particular subject – used especially by young people: · She’s really into music at the moment.· What kind of films are you into?have a thing about somebody/something informal to like someone or something, especially something surprising or unusual: · I’ve always had a thing about wolves.· He has this thing about tall women.be partial to something formal to like to have something – often used humorously: · He’s partial to the occasional glass of wine.something grows on you used when saying that you begin to like something, especially something that you did not like before: · I didn’t like the colour of the room at first, but it’s growing on me.to like something very muchlove/adore to like something very much. Adore is stronger than love but is less common: · I love the smell of coffee.· The children absolutely adore her books.be crazy about something (also be mad about something British English informal) to be extremely interested in an activity and spend a lot of time doing it or watching it: · Jonah’s crazy about basketball.· She’s always been mad about horses.have a passion for something to like an activity very much, because it gives you a lot of pleasure or excitement: · From a very early age he had a passion for fast cars.· To be a great performer, you have to work very hard and have a passion for the music you play.be addicted to something to like doing something so much that you spend all your free time doing it: · My son’s addicted to computer games – he hardly ever comes out of his room.· I started watching the show out of curiosity, but now I’m addicted! like1 preposition like2 verb like3 noun like4 conjunction like5 adverb like6 adjective likelike3 ●●● W3 noun Word Origin Examples Collocations Phrases Word family 1somebody’s likes and dislikes the things that someone likes and does not like: We all have our own likes and dislikes when it comes to food.2and the like/and such like and similar things: Soldiers, policemen, and the like were all called in to help with the emergency. They believe that the government does not spend enough money on health, education, and such like.3the likes of somebody/something spoken a)used to talk about someone you do not like or do not approve of: I don’t want you spending time with the likes of him. b)used to talk about people of a particular type: Information is collected through the likes of the FBI, CIA, and Scotland Yard.4the like of somebody/something (also somebody’s/something’s like) formal something similar to someone or a particular person or thing, or of equal importance or value: This will be a show the like of which has never been seen before. The man was a genius. We shall not see his like again. like1 preposition like2 verb like3 noun like4 conjunction like5 adverb like6 adjective likelike4 ●●● S1 conjunction Word Origin Examples Collocations Phrases 1in the same way as. Some people consider this use to be incorrect: No one else can score goals like he can! Don’t talk to me like you talk to a child.2like I say/said spoken used when you are repeating something that you have already said: Like I said, I don’t mind helping out on the day. I’m sorry, but, like I say, she’s not here at the moment.3 informal as if. Some people think that this use is not correct English: He looked at me like I was mad. It looks like it’s going to rain. This meat smells like it’s gone bad. like1 preposition like2 verb like3 noun like4 conjunction like5 adverb like6 adjective likelike5 ●●○ S3 adverb spoken Word Origin Examples Collocations Phrases 1used in speech to fill a pause while you are thinking what to say next: The water was, like, really cold. I was just, like, standing there.2I’m/he’s/she’s like ... a)used to tell the exact words someone used: I asked Dave if he wanted to go, and he’s like, no way! b)used to describe an event, feeling, or person, when it is difficult to describe or when you use a noise instead of words: She was like, huh? (=she did not understand)3as like as not/like enough British English probably: The ambulance will be too late, as like as not. like1 preposition like2 verb like3 noun like4 conjunction like5 adverb like6 adjective likelike6 adjective formal Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[only before noun] similar in some way: The second dispute was sorted out in a like manner. They get on well together because they are of like mind. Try to buy two fish of like size.► see thesaurus at similar 2be like to do something old use to be likely to do something
WDF	like [laɪk]liked, liking, likes CET4CET6考研 c1120 39360 12931 15101 4925 5590 813 j1680 24078 8918 5279 4170 3429 2282 v208 198134 66455 57111 33560 30459 10549 r2694 14545 9950 2035 1246 1096 218 n5907 4143 770 673 1134 1203 363 i74 619260 145912 196344 128270 100076 48658 PREP78 16680534 VERB194 6685482 CONJ1459 1009745 ADJ1997 683278 NOUN3713 294218 ADV5820 145563 Spoken: 213628330 liked[60032] likes[61255] liking[6690] 像(45%)，喜欢(28%)，想(18%)，愿意(4%)，如同(2%)，相似的(2%)，同样的(1%) vt.喜欢；想；愿意 vi.喜欢；希望 prep.像；如同 adj.同样的；相似的 n.爱好；同样的人或物 adv.可能 conj.好像

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