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kind kind ★★☆☆☆1. NOUN USES AND PHRASES 名词用法和短语2. ADJECTIVE USES 形容词用法Part-11[N-COUNT	可数名词]种类 If you talk about a particular kind of thing, you are talking about one of the types or sorts of that thing.   [usu N of n]The party needs a different kind of leadership...该党需要一种不同的领导风格。Had Jamie ever been in any kind of trouble?...杰米遇到过什么麻烦吗？I'm not the kind of person to get married...我不是那种适合结婚的人。This book prize is the biggest of its kind in the world...这一图书奖项是世界上同类奖项中分量最重的。Ear pain of any kind must never be ignored.决不要忽视耳部的任何疼痛。2[N-COUNT	可数名词]同类人 If you refer to someone's kind, you are referring to all the other people that are like them or that belong to the same class or set.   [poss N]  [disapproval]I hate Lewis and his kind just as much as you do...我和你一样痛恨刘易斯之流。I can take care of your kind.我能对付像你这样的家伙。3[PHRASE	短语]各种类型的；五花八门的 You can use all kinds of to emphasize that there are a great number and variety of particular things or people.   [PHR n]  [emphasis]Adoption can fail for all kinds of reasons...收养不成功可能有各种原因。Donations came from all kinds of people...捐赠来自于各界人士。All kinds of remarkable things began to happen.开始发生各种不寻常的事。4[PHRASE	短语]稍微；有几分；有点儿 You use kind of when you want to say that something or someone can be roughly described in a particular way.   [PHR adj/adv/n]  [vagueness]  [SPOKEN 口语]It was kind of sad, really...有点儿让人难过，真的。She wasn't beautiful. But she was kind of cute...她不漂亮。但她有几分可爱。It kind of gives us an idea of what's happening.这让我们大概了解了正在发生的事情。5[PHRASE	短语]名不副实，徒有其名（指不如本应有的那么好） You can use of a kind to indicate that something is not as good as it might be expected to be, but that it seems to be the best that is possible or available.   [n PHR]There is good news of a kind for the Prime Minister...对总理来说也算是有个好消息。She finds solace of a kind in alcohol.她从酒精中多少得到一些安慰。6[PHRASE	短语]独一无二的；独特的 If you refer to someone or something as one of a kind, you mean that there is nobody or nothing else like them.   [approval]She's a very unusual woman, one of a kind.她是个非常与众不同的女人，是独一无二的。7[PHRASE	短语]两个/三个/四个同一类的 If you refer, for example, to two, three, or four of a kind, you mean two, three, or four similar people or things that seem to go well or belong together. They were two of a kind, from the same sort of background.他们俩是一类人，有相同的背景。8[PHRASE	短语]以同样的方式 If you respond in kind, you react to something that someone has done to you by doing the same thing to them.   [PHR after v]They hurled defiant taunts at the riot police, who responded in kind.他们向防暴警察挑衅大骂，防暴警察同样回骂他们。9[PHRASE	短语]以实物支付；以货代款；以服务偿付 If you pay a debt in kind, you pay it in the form of goods or services and not money.   [PHR after v]Inflation and the shortage of banknotes has forced factories to pay their workers in kind.通货膨胀和纸币短缺使工厂不得不以实物抵付工人的工资。...benefits in kind.实物形式的福利Part-21[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]慈祥的；体贴的；乐于助人的 Someone who is kind behaves in a gentle, caring, and helpful way towards other people.   [oft ADJ to n]She is warm-hearted and kind to everyone and everything...她对每个人每件事都很热心、宽厚。I must thank you for being so kind to me...我很感激你对我这么好。It was very kind of you to come.你能来真是太好了。kindly'You seem tired this morning, Jenny,' she said kindly.“你今天早上看上去很累，珍妮，”她关切地说。2[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]请…，…可以吗（表示坚定且客气地请求某人做某事） You can use kind in expressions such as please be so kind as to and would you be kind enough to in order to ask someone to do something in a firm but polite way.   [v-link ADJ]  [politeness]Please be so kind as to see to it that all the alterations are made at once!...请务必立即执行变更！I wonder if you'd be kind enough to call him.请你给他打个电话好吗？3[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]突出优点的；使胜过实物的 Something that is kind emphasizes the good qualities in something, and perhaps makes it appear better than it really is. Summer clothes are invariably less kind to fuller figures.体形较丰满的人穿夏装总是不那么好看。4See also:kindly；kindness；   kind1 nounkind2 adjectivekindkind1 /kaɪnd/ ●●● S1 W1 noun  Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[countable, uncountable] one of the different types of a person or thing that belong to the same group  SYN  sort, typekind of They sell all kinds of things. The flowers attract several different kinds of insects. Greg was working on some kind of deal in Italy. Get me a sandwich – any kind will do.2the kind used to describe a person with a particular character, feelings, opinions etc:  Ted just isn’t the marrying kind. Rob isn’t the kind to worry.3somebody’s kind of person/thing/place etc the type of person, thing, place etc that someone usually likes:  It’s not my kind of place – it’s too quiet.4kind of (also kinda American English) spoken slightly but not exactly, or in some ways  SYN  sort of:  I’m kind of glad I didn’t win. He’s kinda dumb, isn’t he?5a kind of (a) something spoken used to say that your description of something is not exact:  a kind of reddish-brown color6two/three etc of a kind two, three etc people or things that are very similar:  You and Joe are two of a kind.7one of a kind the only one of a particular type of thing:  Each plate is handpainted and one of a kind.8something of the/that kind spoken something similar to what was expected or talked about:  Rosa was shocked by the news, although she had suspected something of the kind might happen.9nothing/anything of the kind spoken used to emphasize that what has been said is not true:  I never said anything of the kind!10of a kind used to say that something is not as good as it should be:  Elections of a kind are held, but there is only one party to vote for.11in kind reacting to something someone has done by doing the same thing:  After recent bombings, counter-terrorist forces could retaliate in kind. → payment in kindat payment(3)COLLOCATIONSadjectivesall kinds/every kind· He’s done all kinds of work.the same kind· I’d like to see you make the same kind of effort in practice that you make in the game.a different kind· Fossils of many different kinds have been found in this site.the right/wrong kind· It wasn’t the right kind of holiday for me.the best/worst kind· Not knowing what had happened to her was the worst kind of torture.some kind· Carved into the stone was some kind of design.any kind· There was no television, no radio – no technology of any kind.various kinds· The students had to read various kinds of academic materials.a certain/particular kind· A ‘besom’ is a particular kind of broom.phrasesof its/their kind· It is the biggest centre of its kind.of this kind· How can we be sure a disaster of this kind will not happen again?of the worst/best etc kind· This is hypocrisy of the worst kind.what kind (of something)?· What kind of milk shake would you like?that kind of thing· He usually wears trainers and jeans, that kind of thing.in a funny/strange etc kind of way· In a funny kind of way, the bullying made me a stronger person.adverbsprecisely/exactly the kind· This was precisely the kind of help that she needed.kind1 nounkind2 adjectivekindkind2 ●●● S3 W3 adjective (comparative kinder, superlative kindest)  Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1saying or doing things that show that you care about other people and want to help them or make them happy  OPP  unkind → kindly, kindnesskind to They’ve been very kind to me. It wasn’t a very kind thing to say. She’s a very kind and generous person.it’s kind of somebody (to do something) It’s kind of you to say that. It’s really kind of them to let us use their pool. We thanked the priest for his kind words. Thank you for your help. You’ve been most kind (=said when thanking someone very politely).thank you for your kind invitation/offer (=said when thanking someone very politely for their invitation or offer) Ms Jarvis is unable to accept your kind invitation.GRAMMARYou are kind to someone: · He was kind to her. ✗Don’t say:  He was kind with her.Grammar guide ‒ ADJECTIVES2not causing harm or sufferingkind to Life has been very kind to me. I need a soap that’s kinder to my skin. Let’s hope the weather’s kind tomorrow.3would you be kind enough to do something/be so kind as to do something formal used to make a polite request:  Would you be kind enough to close the door, please?RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say please could you ...? or would you mind ...? because the expressions with kind can sound too formal and unfriendly:· Would you mind closing the door?4kind regards written used to end a formal but fairly friendly letterTHESAURUSkind someone who is kind tries to help people and make them happy or comfortable, and shows that they care about them: · They were very kind to us and let us stay in their house as long as we liked.· a kind old lady· a kind thing to saynice especially spoken friendly and kind. Nice is very common in everyday spoken English and is often used instead of kind: · Everyone has been so nice to me.· It’s nice of you to invite me here.· He seems such a nice man.generous kind because you give people money, presents etc: · ‘I’ll pay for the meal.’ ‘That’s very generous of you.’· a generous giftconsiderate thinking about other people’s feelings, and careful not to do anything that will upset them: · Our neighbours are very considerate and always keep their TV turned down.· a considerate driver· He’s always very polite and considerate to his guests.thoughtful thinking of things you can do to make other people happy or feel good – used especially when someone does something such as giving someone a present or helping someone: · It was thoughtful of you to send him a card.· Some thoughtful person had taken her bag to the lost property office.caring kind and wanting to help and look after people: · She’s lucky to have such a loving and caring husband.· The British are well-known for their caring attitude toward animals.sympathetic saying kind things to someone who has problems and behaving in a way that shows you care about them: · My boss was very sympathetic and said I should take some time off work.· She gave him a sympathetic smile.good kind and showing that you want to help – used especially in the following phrases: · It was good of you to come and see me.· She’s always been very good to us.sweet informal very kind – used especially when you like someone very much, or you are very pleased because of something they have done: · I was given the flowers by a sweet little old lady who lived next door.· It’s sweet of you to ask.· a sweet thing to saykind-hearted/warm-hearted especially written having a kind and friendly character, which makes other people like you: · He was a wonderful father, kind-hearted and always laughing.· The town is full of warm-hearted, helpful people.benevolent formal kind and wanting to help people – often used about someone who is important or who people respect: · a benevolent ruler· They believe in the existence of a benevolent God who will save mankind.· He listened politely, like some benevolent uncle.

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8Ecmqjq9OV+9xo2Gt8Na7rfYChAeSZLj/xJBCo6/a1i3iyiz+fTWldMTnwXdZRujCqiq+WUJzuI8gNISmdZGqdE9QeyRldmXzjSlSkEKgNTa0GvlOBh4L7roTqArCl5Q3CVByY7RxTiocfGFrS5CEVJw=             kind              ★                    /        kaɪnd                ;          NAmE                kaɪnd                /                              noun                ,                  adjective                            kind      kinds      kinder      kindest                            noun        ★                                  [countable        ,     uncountable      ]              a group of people or things that are the same in some way; a particular variety or type        同类的人（或事物）；种类                    ◆      three kinds of cakes/cake      三种蛋糕              ◆      music of        all/various/different kinds            各种类型的╱不同种类的音乐              ◆      Exercises of this kind are very popular.      这种体育活动非常流行。              ◆      What kind of house do you live in?      你住的房子是哪一种？              ◆      They sell all        kinds of things.            他们出售各种各样的东西。              ◆      The school is the first        of its kindin Britain.            这是英国同类学校中最早的一所。              ◆      She isn't        that kind ofgirl.            她不是那种类型的女孩。              ◆      The regions differ in size, but not        in kind.            这些地区大小各异，但类型相同。              ◆      I need to buy paper and pencils, that        kind of thing.            我需要买纸和铅笔之类的东西。              ◆      I'll never have        that kind ofmoney        (= as much money as that).            我永远不会有那么多的钱。              ◆      (        formal)            Would you like a drink        of some kind?            您想喝点什么吗？              IDIOMS              in ˈkind                  1                      (of a payment            支付            )                                consisting of goods or services, not money              以实物支付；以货代款；以服务偿付                                                2                      (              formal)                        with the same thing              以同样的方法（或手段）                                            ◆            She insulted him and he responded in kind.            她侮辱了他，他也以其人之道还治其人之身。                                      a ˈkind of                              (              informal)                        used to show that sth you are saying is not exact              （表示不确切）某种，几分，隐约                                            ◆            I had a kind of feeling this might happen.            我当时就隐约地感到会出这样的事。                                      ★        ˈkind of                  (            informal)                                (            also            ˈkinda                          /              ˈkaɪndə                            ;                NAmE                            ˈkaɪndə                            /                        )                                slightly; in some ways              稍微；有几分；有点儿                                            ◆            That made me feel kind of stupid.            那使我感到有点儿愚蠢。                                ◆            I like him, kind of.            我有点儿喜欢他。                                      nothing of the ˈkind/ˈsort                              used to emphasize that the situation is very different from what has been said              （强调情况与所说的大不相同）决不是那么回事，一点也不，才不哩；没有的事                                            ◆            ‘I was terrible!’ ‘You were nothing of the kind.’            “我那时糟透了！”“你才不哩。”                                      of a ˈkind                  1                      (              disapproving)                        not as good as it could be              不怎么样，徒有其名（指不如本应有的那么好）                                            ◆            You're making progress of a kind.            你也算是有点进步的。                                    2                      very similar              同一类的；类似的                                            ◆            They're two of a kind—both workaholics!            他们俩一个样，都是工作狂！                                      one of a ˈkind                              the only one like this              独一无二；独特                                            SYN                                                            unique                                                                          ◆            My father was one of a kind—I'll never be like him.            我的父亲很独特，我决不会像他的。                                      something of the/that ˈkind                              something like what has been said              （与所言）类似的事物                                            ◆            ‘He's resigning.’ ‘I'd suspected something of the kind.’            “他要辞职了。”“我料到会有这样的事。”                                                    adjective        ★                    (              kind·er        ,        kind·est            )              1      ★              caring about others; gentle, friendly and generous          体贴的；慈祥的；友好的；宽容的                            ◆        a very kind and helpful person        肯帮忙的好人                    ◆        a kind heart/face        仁慈的心；友好的面容                    ◆        a kind action/gesture/comment        友好的行为╱姿态╱评论                    ◆        You've been very kind.        你真是体贴入微。                    kind(to sb/sth)                    ◆        kind to animals        爱护动物                    ◆        (          figurative)                Soft water is kinder to your hair.        软性水质不易损伤头发。                    ◆        (          figurative)                The weather was very kind to us.        天气非常宜人。                    kind(of sb) (to do sth)                    ◆        It was really kind of you to help me.        你帮我的忙，我太感激了。                    ◆        (          formal)                Thank you for your kind invitation.        感谢你的盛情邀请。                    ◆        (          formal)                ‘Do have another.’ ‘That's very kind of you          (= thank you).’                “一定要再来一份。”“太谢谢你了。”                    OPP                                            unkind                                                  2      ★              (          formal)                used to make a polite request or give an order          （客气请求或命令）                            ◆        Would you be kind enough to close the window?        请把窗子关上好吗？                    ☞see also                                            kindly                                      ,                                            kindness                                                      GRAMMAR POINT 语法说明                                      kind / sort                      ■            Use the singular (              kind / kind  ) or plural (              kinds / kinds  ) depending on the word you use before them.              用单数（kind/sort）还是复数（kinds/sorts）取决于之前的用词：                                      ◆              each/one/every kind of animal              每一种╱一种╱每一种动物                                                  ◆              all/many/other sorts of animals              所有╱许多╱其他种类的动物                                            ■                          Kind / Kind  is followed by a singular or uncountable noun.                              *kind/sort of 后接单数名词或不可数名词：                                                    ◆                              This kind of questionoften appears in the exam.                            这类问题在考试中经常出现。                                                  ◆                              That sort of behaviouris not acceptable.                            那样的行为是不允许的。                                            ■                          Kinds/sorts ofis followed by a plural or uncountable noun.                              *kinds/sorts of 后接复数名词或不可数名词：                                                    ◆                              These kinds of questionsoften appear in the exam.                            这几类问题在考试中经常出现。                                                  ◆                              These sorts of behaviourare not acceptable.                            这种行为是不允许的。                                            ■            Other variations are possible but less common.              亦可能有其他结构，只是较少见：                                      ◆                              These kinds of questionoften appear in the exam.                            此类问题在考试中经常出现。                                                  ◆                              These sort of thingsdon’t happen in real life.                            这类事情在现实生活中不会发生。            (            This example is very informal and is considered incorrect by some people.              此例很不正式，有些人认为不正确。            )                                ■            Note also that these examples are possible, especially in spoken English.              另注意下列例句，尤其在英语口语中可能出现：                                      ◆              The shelf was full of                the sort of booksI like to read.                            书架上摆满了我喜欢读的那种书。                                                  ◆              He faced                the same kind of problemsas his predecessor.                            他面临着与他的前任同样的问题。                                                  ◆              There are many                different sorts of animalon the island.                            岛上有许多不同种类的动物。                                                  ◆                              What kind of camerais this?                            这是哪种型号的照相机？                                                  ◆                              What kind/kinds of camerasdo you sell?                            你们卖哪种 / 哪些型号的照相机？                                                  ◆              There were                three kinds of cakes/cakeon the plate.                            盘子上有三种蛋糕。                                                      kind              /        kaɪnd                ;          NAmE                kaɪnd                /                    ˈkinda              /        ˈkaɪndə                ;          NAmE                ˈkaɪndə                /             kind[kaɪnd]级别:kinder, kindestCET4CET6考研r14203293623103307122644059439n2501670266624231082266912210520906j672032718781278526411178NOUN4743090573ADV2542510061ADJ725798025Spoken:169497908kinder[1238] kindest[1014] kinds[22334]善良的(33%)，种类(27%)，仁慈的(16%)，亲切的(11%)，本质(8%)，宽容的(5%)n.种类；性质adj.和蔼的；宽容的；令人感激的n.(Kind)人名；(德、俄、法、捷)金德；(瑞典)欣德

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Collins	kind ★★☆☆☆ 1. NOUN USES AND PHRASES 名词用法和短语 2. ADJECTIVE USES 形容词用法 Part-1 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]种类 If you talk about a particular kind of thing, you are talking about one of the types or sorts of that thing. [usu N of n] The party needs a different kind of leadership... 该党需要一种不同的领导风格。 Had Jamie ever been in any kind of trouble?... 杰米遇到过什么麻烦吗？ I'm not the kind of person to get married... 我不是那种适合结婚的人。 This book prize is the biggest of its kind in the world... 这一图书奖项是世界上同类奖项中分量最重的。 Ear pain of any kind must never be ignored. 决不要忽视耳部的任何疼痛。 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]同类人 If you refer to someone's kind, you are referring to all the other people that are like them or that belong to the same class or set. [poss N] [disapproval] I hate Lewis and his kind just as much as you do... 我和你一样痛恨刘易斯之流。 I can take care of your kind. 我能对付像你这样的家伙。 3 [PHRASE 短语]各种类型的；五花八门的 You can use all kinds of to emphasize that there are a great number and variety of particular things or people. [PHR n] [emphasis] Adoption can fail for all kinds of reasons... 收养不成功可能有各种原因。 Donations came from all kinds of people... 捐赠来自于各界人士。 All kinds of remarkable things began to happen. 开始发生各种不寻常的事。 4 [PHRASE 短语]稍微；有几分；有点儿 You use kind of when you want to say that something or someone can be roughly described in a particular way. [PHR adj/adv/n] [vagueness] [SPOKEN 口语] It was kind of sad, really... 有点儿让人难过，真的。 She wasn't beautiful. But she was kind of cute... 她不漂亮。但她有几分可爱。 It kind of gives us an idea of what's happening. 这让我们大概了解了正在发生的事情。 5 [PHRASE 短语]名不副实，徒有其名（指不如本应有的那么好） You can use of a kind to indicate that something is not as good as it might be expected to be, but that it seems to be the best that is possible or available. [n PHR] There is good news of a kind for the Prime Minister... 对总理来说也算是有个好消息。 She finds solace of a kind in alcohol. 她从酒精中多少得到一些安慰。 6 [PHRASE 短语]独一无二的；独特的 If you refer to someone or something as one of a kind, you mean that there is nobody or nothing else like them. [approval] She's a very unusual woman, one of a kind. 她是个非常与众不同的女人，是独一无二的。 7 [PHRASE 短语]两个/三个/四个同一类的 If you refer, for example, to two, three, or four of a kind, you mean two, three, or four similar people or things that seem to go well or belong together. They were two of a kind, from the same sort of background. 他们俩是一类人，有相同的背景。 8 [PHRASE 短语]以同样的方式 If you respond in kind, you react to something that someone has done to you by doing the same thing to them. [PHR after v] They hurled defiant taunts at the riot police, who responded in kind. 他们向防暴警察挑衅大骂，防暴警察同样回骂他们。 9 [PHRASE 短语]以实物支付；以货代款；以服务偿付 If you pay a debt in kind, you pay it in the form of goods or services and not money. [PHR after v] Inflation and the shortage of banknotes has forced factories to pay their workers in kind. 通货膨胀和纸币短缺使工厂不得不以实物抵付工人的工资。 ...benefits in kind. 实物形式的福利 Part-2 1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]慈祥的；体贴的；乐于助人的 Someone who is kind behaves in a gentle, caring, and helpful way towards other people. [oft ADJ to n] She is warm-hearted and kind to everyone and everything... 她对每个人每件事都很热心、宽厚。 I must thank you for being so kind to me... 我很感激你对我这么好。 It was very kind of you to come. 你能来真是太好了。 kindly 'You seem tired this morning, Jenny,' she said kindly. “你今天早上看上去很累，珍妮，”她关切地说。 2 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]请…，…可以吗（表示坚定且客气地请求某人做某事） You can use kind in expressions such as please be so kind as to and would you be kind enough to in order to ask someone to do something in a firm but polite way. [v-link ADJ] [politeness] Please be so kind as to see to it that all the alterations are made at once!... 请务必立即执行变更！ I wonder if you'd be kind enough to call him. 请你给他打个电话好吗？ 3 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]突出优点的；使胜过实物的 Something that is kind emphasizes the good qualities in something, and perhaps makes it appear better than it really is. Summer clothes are invariably less kind to fuller figures. 体形较丰满的人穿夏装总是不那么好看。 4 See also:kindly ；kindness ；
Oxford	kind ★ / kaɪnd ; NAmE kaɪnd / noun , adjective kind kinds kinder kindest noun ★ [countable , uncountable ] a group of people or things that are the same in some way; a particular variety or type 同类的人（或事物）；种类 ◆ three kinds of cakes/cake 三种蛋糕 ◆ music of all/various/different kinds 各种类型的╱不同种类的音乐 ◆ Exercises of this kind are very popular. 这种体育活动非常流行。 ◆ What kind of house do you live in? 你住的房子是哪一种？ ◆ They sell all kinds of things. 他们出售各种各样的东西。 ◆ The school is the first of its kindin Britain. 这是英国同类学校中最早的一所。 ◆ She isn't that kind ofgirl. 她不是那种类型的女孩。 ◆ The regions differ in size, but not in kind. 这些地区大小各异，但类型相同。 ◆ I need to buy paper and pencils, that kind of thing. 我需要买纸和铅笔之类的东西。 ◆ I'll never have that kind ofmoney (= as much money as that). 我永远不会有那么多的钱。 ◆ ( formal) Would you like a drink of some kind? 您想喝点什么吗？ IDIOMS in ˈkind 1 (of a payment 支付 ) consisting of goods or services, not money 以实物支付；以货代款；以服务偿付 2 ( formal) with the same thing 以同样的方法（或手段） ◆ She insulted him and he responded in kind. 她侮辱了他，他也以其人之道还治其人之身。 a ˈkind of ( informal) used to show that sth you are saying is not exact （表示不确切）某种，几分，隐约 ◆ I had a kind of feeling this might happen. 我当时就隐约地感到会出这样的事。 ★ ˈkind of ( informal) ( also ˈkinda / ˈkaɪndə ; NAmE ˈkaɪndə / ) slightly; in some ways 稍微；有几分；有点儿 ◆ That made me feel kind of stupid. 那使我感到有点儿愚蠢。 ◆ I like him, kind of. 我有点儿喜欢他。 nothing of the ˈkind/ˈsort used to emphasize that the situation is very different from what has been said （强调情况与所说的大不相同）决不是那么回事，一点也不，才不哩；没有的事 ◆ ‘I was terrible!’ ‘You were nothing of the kind.’ “我那时糟透了！”“你才不哩。” of a ˈkind 1 ( disapproving) not as good as it could be 不怎么样，徒有其名（指不如本应有的那么好） ◆ You're making progress of a kind. 你也算是有点进步的。 2 very similar 同一类的；类似的 ◆ They're two of a kind—both workaholics! 他们俩一个样，都是工作狂！ one of a ˈkind the only one like this 独一无二；独特 SYN unique ◆ My father was one of a kind—I'll never be like him. 我的父亲很独特，我决不会像他的。 something of the/that ˈkind something like what has been said （与所言）类似的事物 ◆ ‘He's resigning.’ ‘I'd suspected something of the kind.’ “他要辞职了。”“我料到会有这样的事。” adjective ★ ( kind·er , kind·est ) 1 ★ caring about others; gentle, friendly and generous 体贴的；慈祥的；友好的；宽容的 ◆ a very kind and helpful person 肯帮忙的好人 ◆ a kind heart/face 仁慈的心；友好的面容 ◆ a kind action/gesture/comment 友好的行为╱姿态╱评论 ◆ You've been very kind. 你真是体贴入微。 kind(to sb/sth) ◆ kind to animals 爱护动物 ◆ ( figurative) Soft water is kinder to your hair. 软性水质不易损伤头发。 ◆ ( figurative) The weather was very kind to us. 天气非常宜人。 kind(of sb) (to do sth) ◆ It was really kind of you to help me. 你帮我的忙，我太感激了。 ◆ ( formal) Thank you for your kind invitation. 感谢你的盛情邀请。 ◆ ( formal) ‘Do have another.’ ‘That's very kind of you (= thank you).’ “一定要再来一份。”“太谢谢你了。” OPP unkind 2 ★ ( formal) used to make a polite request or give an order （客气请求或命令） ◆ Would you be kind enough to close the window? 请把窗子关上好吗？ ☞see also kindly , kindness GRAMMAR POINT 语法说明 kind / sort ■ Use the singular ( kind / kind ) or plural ( kinds / kinds ) depending on the word you use before them. 用单数（kind/sort）还是复数（kinds/sorts）取决于之前的用词： ◆ each/one/every kind of animal 每一种╱一种╱每一种动物 ◆ all/many/other sorts of animals 所有╱许多╱其他种类的动物 ■ Kind / Kind is followed by a singular or uncountable noun. kind/sort of 后接单数名词或不可数名词： ◆ This kind of questionoften appears in the exam. 这类问题在考试中经常出现。 ◆ That sort of behaviouris not acceptable. 那样的行为是不允许的。 ■ Kinds/sorts ofis followed by a plural or uncountable noun. kinds/sorts of 后接复数名词或不可数名词： ◆ These kinds of questionsoften appear in the exam. 这几类问题在考试中经常出现。 ◆ These sorts of behaviourare not acceptable. 这种行为是不允许的。 ■ Other variations are possible but less common. 亦可能有其他结构，只是较少见： ◆ These kinds of questionoften appear in the exam. 此类问题在考试中经常出现。 ◆ These sort of thingsdon’t happen in real life. 这类事情在现实生活中不会发生。 ( This example is very informal and is considered incorrect by some people. 此例很不正式，有些人认为不正确。 ) ■ Note also that these examples are possible, especially in spoken English. 另注意下列例句，尤其在英语口语中可能出现： ◆ The shelf was full of the sort of booksI like to read. 书架上摆满了我喜欢读的那种书。 ◆ He faced the same kind of problemsas his predecessor. 他面临着与他的前任同样的问题。 ◆ There are many different sorts of animalon the island. 岛上有许多不同种类的动物。 ◆ What kind of camerais this? 这是哪种型号的照相机？ ◆ What kind/kinds of camerasdo you sell? 你们卖哪种 / 哪些型号的照相机？ ◆ There were three kinds of cakes/cakeon the plate. 盘子上有三种蛋糕。 kind / kaɪnd ; NAmE kaɪnd / ˈkinda / ˈkaɪndə ; NAmE ˈkaɪndə /
LDC	kind1 noun kind2 adjective kindkind1 /kaɪnd/ ●●● S1 W1 noun Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[countable, uncountable] one of the different types of a person or thing that belong to the same group SYN sort, typekind of They sell all kinds of things. The flowers attract several different kinds of insects. Greg was working on some kind of deal in Italy. Get me a sandwich – any kind will do.2the kind used to describe a person with a particular character, feelings, opinions etc: Ted just isn’t the marrying kind. Rob isn’t the kind to worry.3somebody’s kind of person/thing/place etc the type of person, thing, place etc that someone usually likes: It’s not my kind of place – it’s too quiet.4kind of (also kinda American English) spoken slightly but not exactly, or in some ways SYN sort of: I’m kind of glad I didn’t win. He’s kinda dumb, isn’t he?5a kind of (a) something spoken used to say that your description of something is not exact: a kind of reddish-brown color6two/three etc of a kind two, three etc people or things that are very similar: You and Joe are two of a kind.7one of a kind the only one of a particular type of thing: Each plate is handpainted and one of a kind.8something of the/that kind spoken something similar to what was expected or talked about: Rosa was shocked by the news, although she had suspected something of the kind might happen.9nothing/anything of the kind spoken used to emphasize that what has been said is not true: I never said anything of the kind!10of a kind used to say that something is not as good as it should be: Elections of a kind are held, but there is only one party to vote for.11in kind reacting to something someone has done by doing the same thing: After recent bombings, counter-terrorist forces could retaliate in kind. → payment in kind at payment(3) COLLOCATIONSadjectivesall kinds/every kind· He’s done all kinds of work.the same kind· I’d like to see you make the same kind of effort in practice that you make in the game.a different kind· Fossils of many different kinds have been found in this site.the right/wrong kind· It wasn’t the right kind of holiday for me.the best/worst kind· Not knowing what had happened to her was the worst kind of torture.some kind· Carved into the stone was some kind of design.any kind· There was no television, no radio – no technology of any kind.various kinds· The students had to read various kinds of academic materials.a certain/particular kind· A ‘besom’ is a particular kind of broom.phrasesof its/their kind· It is the biggest centre of its kind.of this kind· How can we be sure a disaster of this kind will not happen again?of the worst/best etc kind· This is hypocrisy of the worst kind.what kind (of something)?· What kind of milk shake would you like?that kind of thing· He usually wears trainers and jeans, that kind of thing.in a funny/strange etc kind of way· In a funny kind of way, the bullying made me a stronger person.adverbsprecisely/exactly the kind· This was precisely the kind of help that she needed. kind1 noun kind2 adjective kindkind2 ●●● S3 W3 adjective (comparative kinder, superlative kindest) Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1saying or doing things that show that you care about other people and want to help them or make them happy OPP unkind → kindly, kindnesskind to They’ve been very kind to me. It wasn’t a very kind thing to say. She’s a very kind and generous person.it’s kind of somebody (to do something) It’s kind of you to say that. It’s really kind of them to let us use their pool. We thanked the priest for his kind words. Thank you for your help. You’ve been most kind (=said when thanking someone very politely).thank you for your kind invitation/offer (=said when thanking someone very politely for their invitation or offer) Ms Jarvis is unable to accept your kind invitation.GRAMMARYou are kind to someone: · He was kind to her. ✗Don’t say: He was kind with her.Grammar guide ‒ ADJECTIVES2not causing harm or sufferingkind to Life has been very kind to me. I need a soap that’s kinder to my skin. Let’s hope the weather’s kind tomorrow.3would you be kind enough to do something/be so kind as to do something formal used to make a polite request: Would you be kind enough to close the door, please?RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say please could you ...? or would you mind ...? because the expressions with kind can sound too formal and unfriendly:· Would you mind closing the door?4kind regards written used to end a formal but fairly friendly letterTHESAURUSkind someone who is kind tries to help people and make them happy or comfortable, and shows that they care about them: · They were very kind to us and let us stay in their house as long as we liked.· a kind old lady· a kind thing to saynice especially spoken friendly and kind. Nice is very common in everyday spoken English and is often used instead of kind: · Everyone has been so nice to me.· It’s nice of you to invite me here.· He seems such a nice man.generous kind because you give people money, presents etc: · ‘I’ll pay for the meal.’ ‘That’s very generous of you.’· a generous giftconsiderate thinking about other people’s feelings, and careful not to do anything that will upset them: · Our neighbours are very considerate and always keep their TV turned down.· a considerate driver· He’s always very polite and considerate to his guests.thoughtful thinking of things you can do to make other people happy or feel good – used especially when someone does something such as giving someone a present or helping someone: · It was thoughtful of you to send him a card.· Some thoughtful person had taken her bag to the lost property office.caring kind and wanting to help and look after people: · She’s lucky to have such a loving and caring husband.· The British are well-known for their caring attitude toward animals.sympathetic saying kind things to someone who has problems and behaving in a way that shows you care about them: · My boss was very sympathetic and said I should take some time off work.· She gave him a sympathetic smile.good kind and showing that you want to help – used especially in the following phrases: · It was good of you to come and see me.· She’s always been very good to us.sweet informal very kind – used especially when you like someone very much, or you are very pleased because of something they have done: · I was given the flowers by a sweet little old lady who lived next door.· It’s sweet of you to ask.· a sweet thing to saykind-hearted/warm-hearted especially written having a kind and friendly character, which makes other people like you: · He was a wonderful father, kind-hearted and always laughing.· The town is full of warm-hearted, helpful people.benevolent formal kind and wanting to help people – often used about someone who is important or who people respect: · a benevolent ruler· They believe in the existence of a benevolent God who will save mankind.· He listened politely, like some benevolent uncle.
WDF	kind [kaɪnd] 级别:kinder, kindest CET4CET6考研 r1420 32936 23103 3071 2264 4059 439 n250 167026 66242 31082 26691 22105 20906 j6720 3271 878 1278 526 411 178 NOUN474 3090573 ADV2542 510061 ADJ7257 98025 Spoken: 169497908 kinder[1238] kindest[1014] kinds[22334] 善良的(33%)，种类(27%)，仁慈的(16%)，亲切的(11%)，本质(8%)，宽容的(5%) n.种类；性质 adj.和蔼的；宽容的；令人感激的 n.(Kind)人名；(德、俄、法、捷)金德；(瑞典)欣德

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