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open open ★★★★★/o͟ʊpən/1[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]打开（门、窗、盖等） If you open something such as a door, window, or lid, or if it opens, its position is changed so that it no longer covers a hole or gap.   [V n]  [V]  [v-link ADJ]He opened the window and looked out...他打开窗户往外看。The church doors would open and the crowd would surge out.教堂的门会打开，人群会蜂拥而出。Open is also an adjective....an open window...开着的窗户A door had been forced open.一扇门遭强行打开。2[VERB	动词]将（瓶、盒等）开封；拆开（包裹、信封等） If you open something such as a bottle, box, parcel, or envelope, you move, remove, or cut part of it so you can take out what is inside.   [V n]  [V P n (not pron)]  [Also V n P]The Inspector opened the packet of cigarettes...检查员撕开了那包香烟。The capsules are fiddly to open.这些胶囊得小心翼翼地打开。Open is also an adjective....an open bottle of milk...一瓶已开封的牛奶I tore the letter open.我拆开了这封信。Open up means the same as open .open up同 openHe opened up a cage and lifted out a 6ft python.他打开笼子，拎出一条6英尺长的蟒蛇。3[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]翻开；张开；展开 If you open something such as a book, an umbrella, or your hand, or if it opens, the different parts of it move away from each other so that the inside of it can be seen.   [V n]  [V]  [V n P]  [V P]  [Also V P n (not pron)]He opened the heavy Bible...他翻开那本厚厚的《圣经》。She opens her umbrella, and walks up River Street...她撑开伞，沿着河街向前走。The flower opens to reveal a Queen Bee...花瓣展开，一只蜂王露了出来。The officer's mouth opened, showing white, even teeth.那个军官咧开嘴，露出洁白整齐的牙齿。Open is also an adjective.Without warning, Bardo smacked his fist into his open hand...巴多没有任何预兆地一拳砸在自己摊开的手掌上。His mouth was a little open, as if he'd started to scream.他的嘴微微张开，似乎是要开始尖叫。Open out means the same as open .open out 同 openKeith took a map from the dashboard and opened it out on his knees.基思从仪表板上的贮物箱里拿出一张地图，在膝盖上摊开。...oval tables which open out to become circular.展开后呈圆形的椭圆形桌子4[VERB	动词]打开（计算机文件） If you open a computer file, you give the computer an instruction to display it on the screen.   [V n]  [COMPUTING 计算机]Double click on the icon to open the file.双击图标打开文件。Usage Note :Note that you do not use open as a verb or adjective to talk about electrical devices. If someone causes an electrical device to work by pressing a switch, you say that they put it on, switch it on, or turn it on. It's too easy just to switch on the television. If the device is already working, you say that it is on. The answering machine is on... He cannot sleep with the light on. 注意， open 作动词或形容词使用时，不能表示打开电气设备。如果某人通过按开关打开电气设备，可以说 put on, switch on 或 turn on：It's too easy just to switch on the television（打开电视机实在是太顺手了）。如果该设备已在运转，用 on 表示：The answering machine is on（电话答录机是开着的），He cannot sleep with the light on（灯开着他睡不着）。5[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]（使)(眼睛）睁开 When you open your eyes or your eyes open, you move your eyelids upwards, for example when you wake up, so that you can see.   [V n]  [V]When I opened my eyes I saw a man with an axe standing at the end of my bed...我睁开眼睛时，看见一个手持斧头的男人站在床尾。His eyes were opening wide.他双眼圆睁。Open is also an adjective.As soon as he saw that her eyes were open he sat up.一看见她的眼睛睁开他就坐了起来。6[VERB	动词]敞开（双臂） If you open your arms, you stretch them wide apart in front of you, usually in order to put them round someone.   [V n]She opened her arms and gave me a big hug.她张开双臂，紧紧地拥抱了我。7[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（身前）无遮挡的；（姿势）端正的 If you stand or sit in an open way, the front of your body is fully exposed and you are not bending forward or at an angle to someone.   [usu ADJ n]Good listeners even sit in an open way: relaxed, arms loose...善于倾听的人甚至坐姿也很坦荡端正：身体放松，双臂自然下垂。I play normal bunker shots with an open stance.我打一般的沙坑球采取开立击球姿势。8[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]坦率的；诚恳的；不作伪的 If you describe a person or their character as open, you mean they are honest and do not want or try to hide anything or to deceive anyone. He had always been open with her and she always felt she would know if he lied...他对她总是坦诚相待，她也一直觉得如果他说谎，自己一定能察觉。She has an open, trusting nature.她天性坦诚，对人信赖。openness...a relationship based on honesty and openness.基于诚实和坦率的关系9[ADJ		形容词]公开的；不加掩饰的 If you describe a situation, attitude, or way of behaving as open, you mean it is not kept hidden or secret.   [ADJ n]The action is an open violation of the Vienna Convention...该行为公然违背了《维也纳公约》。Hearing the case in open court is only one part of the judicial process.公开审理这一案件只是司法程序的一部分。openness...the new climate of political openness.政治开放的新气候10[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]愿意接受（建议、观点等）的；虚怀若谷的 If you are open to suggestions or ideas, you are ready and willing to consider or accept them.   [v-link ADJ to n]They are open to suggestions on how working conditions might be improved.他们愿意就如何改善工作条件听取各种意见。11[ADJ	形容词]容易招致（滥用、批评等）的；易受（攻击）的 If you say that a system, person, or idea is open to something such as abuse or criticism, you mean they might receive abuse or criticism because of their qualities, effects, or actions.   [v-link ADJ to n]The system, though well-meaning, is open to abuse...该制度动机虽好，却易遭滥用。They left themselves wide open to accusations of double standards and hypocrisy.他们使自己陷于被人指责搞双重标准和虚伪不实的境地。12[ADJ	形容词]悬而未决的；尚未决定的 If you say that a fact or question is open to debate, interpretation, or discussion, you mean that people are uncertain whether it is true, what it means, or what the answer is.   [oft v-link ADJ to n]The truth of the facts produced may be open to doubt...所摆出事实的真实性仍然值得怀疑。It is an open question how long that commitment can last.这一承诺能维持多久还不确定。13[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]开放（被封的道路、边界等）；开通 If people open something such as a blocked road or a border, or if it opens, people can then pass along it or through it.   [V n]  [V]  [V P n (not pron)]  [V P]  [Also V n P]The rebels have opened the road from Monrovia to the Ivory Coast...叛乱分子已经开放了从蒙罗维亚到象牙海岸的道路。The solid rank of police officers lining the courtroom opened to let them pass.把法庭围得水泄不通的一队警察让开一条路让他们通过。Open is also an adjective.We were part of an entire regiment that had nothing else to do but to keep that highway open.整个团除了保持那条公路畅通就无事可干，而我们就是这个团的一部分。Open up means the same as open .open up 同 openAs rescue workers opened up roads today, it became apparent that some small towns were totally devastated...今天救援人员打通了道路后，人们发现一些小镇显然已被彻底摧毁。When the Berlin Wall came down it wasn't just the roads that opened up but the waterways too.柏林墙一倒，不仅是陆路，连水路也开通了。14[VERB	动词]通向（更大的地方） If a place opens into another, larger place, you can move from one directly into the other.   [V into/onto/to n]  [V P into/onto/to n]The corridor opened into a low smoky room.这条走廊通向一间烟雾弥漫的低矮房间。Open out means the same as open .open out 同 open...narrow streets opening out into charming squares.通向迷人广场的狭窄小街15[ADJ	形容词]开阔的；空旷的 An open area is a large area that does not have many buildings or trees in it.   [usu ADJ n]Officers will also continue their search of nearby open ground.警察还将继续在附近的开阔地带搜寻。16[ADJ	形容词]敞开的；无遮盖的；无围挡的 An open structure or object is not covered or enclosed.   [ADJ n]Don't leave a child alone in a room with an open fire.房间里有裸露的明火时，不要让孩子独处其中。...open sandwiches.单片三明治17[ADJ	形容词]（伤口）外露的，裸露的，流血的 An open wound is one from which a liquid such as blood is coming.   [usu ADJ n]18[VERB	动词]把（衣服）解开；把…的拉链拉开 If you open your shirt or coat, you undo the buttons or pull down the zip.   [V n]I opened my coat and let him see the belt.我解开外衣，让他看那条皮带。Open is also an adjective.The top can be worn buttoned up or open over a T-shirt.这件上衣可以系上纽扣，也可以里面套件T恤敞开穿。...dressing informally in open shirt and cowboy boots.敞着衬衫、脚蹬牛仔靴的休闲装扮19[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]（使）开始营业；（使）开门 When a shop, office, or public building opens or is opened, its doors are unlocked and the public can go in.   [V]  [V n]  [V-ing]Banks closed on Friday afternoon and did not open again until Monday morning.银行星期五下午关门，直到星期一上午才营业。...a gang of three who'd apparently been lying in wait for him to open the shop.显然一直潜伏着等待他打开店门营业的3人团伙...opening and closing times.开门和打烊时间Open is also an adjective.His shop is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm.他的店周一到周五、每天上午9点到下午6点对外营业。20[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]为（大楼、工厂、公司等）举行揭幕典礼；开设；开办；开张 When a public building, factory, or company opens or when someone opens it, it starts operating for the first time.   [V]  [V to n]  [V n]The original station opened in 1754...最初的车站于1754年落成。The complex opens to the public tomorrow...这幢综合大楼将于明天对公众开放。They are planning to open a factory in Eastern Europe...他们计划在东欧开办一家工厂。The Savoy Theatre was opened in 1881 by Richard D'Oyly Carte.1881年，萨沃伊剧院由理查德·多伊利·卡特揭幕。Open is also an adjective....any operating subsidy required to keep the pits open.维持赛车检修加油站所需的任何运营补贴openingHe was there, though, for the official opening.不过他参加了正式的落成典礼。21[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]（使）（会议、会谈）开始；召开 If something such as a meeting or series of talks opens, or if someone opens it, it begins.   [V]  [V n]...an emergency session of the Russian Parliament due to open later this morning...将于今天上午晚些时候召开的俄罗斯议会紧急会议They are now ready to open negotiations.他们现在已经准备好开始谈判。opening...a communique issued at the opening of the talks.会谈之初发布的公报22[V-ERG及物/不及物动词]（以…）开始 If an event such as a meeting or discussion opens with a particular activity or if a particular activity opens an event, that activity is the first thing that happens or is dealt with. You can also say that someone such as a speaker or singer opens by doing a particular thing.   [V with n]  [V by -ing]  [V n with n]  [Also V n by -ing]The service opened with a hymn...礼拜仪式从唱圣歌开始。She opened with an impressive version of 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For'...她以一首优美动人的《我仍在寻找》开场。I opened by saying, 'Honey, you look sensational.'...我第一句话是，“宝贝，你看起来真是美极了。”Pollard opened the conversation with some small talk.波拉德在寒暄中开始了谈话。23[VERB	动词]（股市）开盘，开市 On the stock exchange, the price at which currencies, shares, or commodities open is their value at the start of that day's trading.   [V prep/adv]  [V adj]  [BUSINESS 商]Gold declined $2 in Zurich to open at 385.50...苏黎世的金价下挫2美元，以385.50元开盘。In Paris and Milan, the dollar opened almost unchanged.在巴黎和米兰，美元开市时几乎没有变化。24[VERB	动词]上映；开演；开幕 When a film, play, or other public event opens, it begins to be shown, be performed, or take place for a limited period of time.   [V]A photographic exhibition opens at the Royal College of Art on Wednesday...星期三一个摄影展在皇家艺术学院开幕。This show, too, was virtually sold out before it opened.这场演出的门票也是几乎在开演前就销售一空了。openingHe is due to attend the opening of the Asian Games on Saturday.他预定出席星期六的亚运会开幕式。25[VERB	动词]（在银行等处）开立（账户） If you open an account with a bank or a commercial organization, you begin to use their services.   [V n]He tried to open an account at the branch of his bank nearest to his workplace.他想在自己银行离工作单位最近的网点开一个账户。26[ADJ	形容词]（机会、选择等）可利用的，可得到的 If an opportunity or choice is open to you, you are able to do a particular thing if you choose to.   [v-link ADJ to n]There are a wide range of career opportunities open to young people.年轻人有各种职业选择机会。27[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]（使）（机会、可能性等）出现；（使）产生 To open opportunities or possibilities means the same as to open them up.   [V n]  [V]The chief of naval operations wants to open opportunities for women in the Navy...美国海军作战部长希望能为女兵提供机会。A series of fortunate opportunities opened to him.很多好机会陆续向他招手。28[ADJ	形容词]人人可以参加（或接受）的；开放的 You can use open to describe something that anyone is allowed to take part in or accept. A recent open meeting of College members revealed widespread dissatisfaction...最近的一次学会成员公开会上，大家普遍流露出不满情绪。A portfolio approach would keep entry into the managerial profession open and flexible.项目组合的方法会使成为管理人员的机会公开灵活。...an open invitation.公开邀请29[ADJ	形容词]See also:opening；（提议等）有效的；（职位等）空缺的，可申请的 If something such as an offer or job is open, it is available for someone to accept or apply for.   [v-link ADJ]The offer will remain open until further notice.该提议仍然有效，直到另行通知。30[PHRASE	短语]在露天；在户外；在野外 If you do something in the open, you do it out of doors rather than in a house or other building.   [PHR after v]Many are sleeping in the open because they have no shelter.很多人因为没有栖身之所，只好露宿在外。31[PHRASE	短语]公开的；众人皆知的 If an attitude or situation is in the open or out in the open, people know about it and it is no longer kept secret.   [usu v-link PHR]The medical service had advised us to keep it a secret, but we wanted it in the open.这家医疗机构建议我们保密，而我们却想公开此事。32[PHRASE	短语]大开的；敞开的；（眼睛）睁大的 If something is wide open, it is open to its full extent.   [PHR after v]The child had left the inner door wide open.这个孩子将里面的门大敞着。33[PHRASE	短语]（比赛、选举等）结果不确定的，胜负难定的 If you say that a competition, race, or election is wide open, you mean that anyone could win it, because there is no competitor who seems to be much better than the others.   [v-link PHR]The competition has been thrown wide open by the absence of the world champion.由于世界冠军缺阵，这场比赛变得胜负难定。34  with open arms→see: arm； to open the door→see: door； to keep your eyes open→see: eye； with your eyes open→see: eye； to open your eyes→see: eye； to open fire→see: fire； to open your heart→see: heart； the heavens open→see: heaven； an open mind→see: mind； to open your mind→see: mind； to keep your options open→see: option； 相关词组：open out open up  open1 adjectiveopen2 verbopen3 nounopeno‧pen1 /ˈəʊpən $ ˈoʊ-/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1door/container etc not closed, so that things, people, air etc can go in and out or be put in and out  OPP  closed, shut:  He threw the door open and ran down the stairs. an open window The gates swung silently open. The bar door flew open and a noisy group burst in. All the windows were wide open (=completely open). She looked at the open suitcase with surprise. There was an open bottle of wine on the table.2eyes/mouth not closed, so that your eyelids or your lips are apart:  I was so sleepy, I couldn’t keep my eyes open. He was fast asleep with his mouth wide open.3not enclosed [only before noun] not enclosed, or with no buildings, walls, trees etc:  There was open ground at the end of the lane. open spaces such as parks and gardensopen countryside/country At weekends people want to leave the town for open countryside. A shoal of fish swam past heading for the open sea (=part of the sea away from land). The car’s performance is good, especially going fast on the open road (=a road without traffic where you can drive fast).4not covered without a roof or cover:  The president was riding with his wife in an open car. Martin was struggling with the sails on the open deck. an open drainopen to the sky/air/elements Many of the tombs had been robbed and left open to the sky.5the open air outdoorsin the open air The dancing was outside, in the open air. Jane wanted to rush to the door and get out into the open air. →open-air6business/building etc [not before noun] ready for business and allowing customers, visitors etc to enter  OPP  closed, shut:  The museum is open daily in the summer months. The offices are also open at weekends. After the security alert, most of the firms affected were open for business on Monday morning. The villagers are anxious that their local school is kept open. I declare this exhibition open  (=officially say that it is now open).7not restricted allowing everyone, or everyone in a group, to take part in something, know about something, or have a chance to win somethingopen to The competition is open to all readers in the UK. In many schools, governors’ meetings are not open to the public. The discussion was then thrown open for the audience’s questions. an open meeting The men’s race appears wide open (=anyone could win it). The painting would fetch several hundred dollars on the open market (=a market in which anyone can buy or sell).8opportunity [not before noun] if an opportunity, a possible action, a job etc is open to you, you have the chance to do it:  The job is being kept open for her.open to The 1960s was a period when greater opportunities were open to women. So what other options are open to us? There is only one course of action open to the local authority.9not secret [only before noun] actions, feelings, intentions etc that are open are not hidden or secret:  Her father watched her with open admiration. open hostility between the two nations The party was calling for more open government (=when the government makes information freely available). The case will be tried in open court (=in a court where everything is public). It is an open secret (=it is supposed to be secret, but most people know about it) that she is having an affair with another man.10honest honest and not wanting to hide any facts from other peopleopen with The couple are quite open with each other about their feelings.open about She was quite open about her ambitions. his friendly, open manner► see thesaurus at honest11clothes not fastened:  the open neck of his shirt She was wearing an open jacket.12not yet decided needing more discussion or thought before a decision can be made:  The matter remains an open question.open to The new rates of pay are open to negotiation. The test results are open to interpretation.keep/leave your options open Officers investigating her death are keeping their options open.13open to something a)likely to suffer from something or be affected by something:  The magazine’s editor is open to criticism in allowing the article to be printed. The regulations are open to abuse by companies. He has left himself open to accusations of dishonesty. b)willing to consider something new or to accept something new:  Teachers need to be open to children’s ideas. The committee is open to suggestions. The owners of the building want to sell and are open to offers.14not blocked if a road or line of communication is open, it is not blocked and can be used:  We try to keep the mountain roads open all through the winter.15spread apart spread apart instead of closed, curled over etc:  At night the flowers were open. Johnson raised an open hand. He was sitting in bed with a book lying open  (=with its pages apart so it can be read) on his knees.16an open mind if you have an open mind, you deliberately do not make a decision or form a definite opinion about something:  It’s important to keep an open mind as you study the topic.17be open to question/doubt if something is open to question, there are doubts about it:  Whether the new situation is an improvement is open to question.18welcome/greet somebody/something with open arms to be very pleased to see someone or something:  Mike will be welcomed back into the team with open arms.19an open invitation a)an invitation to visit someone whenever you like b)something that makes it easier for criminals to steal, cheat etcopen to The lack of security measures provides an open invitation to crime.20be an open book to be something that you know and understand very well:  The natural world was an open book to him.21the door is open there is an opportunity for someone to do somethingopen to Schoolgirls are being told that the door is open to them to pursue careers in science.22keep your eyes/ears open to keep looking or listening so that you will notice anything that is important, dangerous etc23open weave/texture cloth with an open weave or texture has wide spaces between the threads → keep an eye open (for something)at eye1(14), → with your eyes openat eye1(19), → open-eyedopen1 adjectiveopen2 verbopen3 nounopenopen2 ●●● S1 W1 verb  Entry menu Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1door/window etc [intransitive, transitive] to move a door, window etc so that people, things, air etc can pass through, or to be moved in this way:  Jack opened the window. He opened the drawer of the desk. She heard a door open and then close.2container/package [transitive] to unfasten or remove the lid, top, or cover of a container, package etc:  Louise opened a bottle of wine. He opened the letter and began to read it. The children were opening their presents. Mark was about to open a beer when the doorbell rang.3eyes [intransitive, transitive] to raise your eyelids so that you can see, or to be raised in this way:  Barry was awake long before he opened his eyes. Carrie smelled coffee and her eyes opened reluctantly.4mouth [intransitive, transitive] to move your lips apart, or to be moved in this way:  He opened his mouth but couldn’t think what to say.5start operating [intransitive, transitive] (also open up) if a place such as an office, shop, restaurant etc opens or is opened, it starts operating or providing a service:  Sarah had recently opened an office in Genoa. French and Scandinavian offices are due to open in the autumn. The Forestry Commission has opened a plant centre selling rare plants. The centre has been a great success since it opened its doors a year ago.► see thesaurus at establish6shop/restaurant etc [intransitive] (also open up) to start business, letting in customers or visitors, at a particular time:  What time do the banks open? The bakery opens early.7start an activity [transitive] to start an activity, event, or set of actions:  The US attorney’s office has opened an investigation into the matter. An inquest into the deaths will be opened next week.8computer [transitive] to make a document or computer program ready to use:  Click on this icon to open the File Manager.9meeting/event [intransitive, transitive] if a meeting etc opens or is opened in a particular way, it starts in that way:  Hughes, opening the Conference, made a dramatic plea for peace.open with The concert opens with Beethoven’s Egmont Overture.10official ceremony [transitive] to perform a ceremony in which you officially state that a building is ready to be used:  The new County Hall building was officially opened by the King.11spread/unfold [intransitive, transitive] to spread something out or unfold something, or to become spread out or unfolded:  She opened her umbrella. John opened his hand to show her he wasn’t holding anything. The flowers only open during bright weather. I sat down and opened my book. She opened the curtains  (=pulled the two curtains apart). Dave opened his arms  (=stretched his arms wide apart) to give her a hug.12make a way through [transitive] to make it possible for cars, goods etc to pass through a place:  They were clearing away snow to open the tunnel. The peace treaty promises an end to war and opens the borders between the two countries.13film/play etc [intransitive] to start being shown to the public:  Paula and Rachael star as mother and daughter in the play, which opens tonight. The film opened yesterday to excellent reviews.► see thesaurus at start14open an account to start an account at a bank or other financial organization by putting money into it:  Mary was in the bank to ask about opening a current account.15open fire (on something) to start shooting at someone or something:  Troops opened fire on the rioters.16open the door/way to something (also open doors) to make an opportunity for something to happen:  Research on genes should open the door to exciting new medical treatments. If the record is successful, it could open doors for my career.17open somebody’s eyes (to something) to make someone realize something that they had not realized before:  The purpose of the training is to open managers’ eyes to the consequences of their own behaviour.18open your mind (to something) to be ready to consider or accept new ideas19open your heart (to somebody) to tell someone your real thoughts and feelings because you trust them20the heavens opened literary it started to rain heavily → open the floodgatesat floodgateGRAMMAROpen belongs to a group of verbs where the same noun can be the subject of the verb or its object.• You can say: · She opened the door. In this sentence, ‘the door’ is the object of open.• You can say: · The door opened. In this sentence, ‘the door’ is the subject of open.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSopen used about a door, window, container, package, letter, your eyes, or your mouth: · I opened the door quietly.· She was nervous about opening the letter.· Open your mouth wide.unlock to open a door, drawer, box etc with a key: · You need a key to unlock the safe.unscrew to open a lid on a bottle, container etc by turning it: · I carefully unscrewed the lid of the jar.force open to open a drawer, window, cupboard etc using force: · The door was locked so we had to force it open.unwrap to open a package by removing the paper that covers it: · The children were busy unwrapping their Christmas presents.unfasten/undo to make something no longer fastened or tied, for example a seat belt or a piece of clothing: · He unfastened the top button of his shirt.· I was so full I had to undo my belt.open onto/into something phrasal verb if a room, door etc opens onto or into another place, you can enter that other place directly through it:  The door opens onto a long balcony.open out phrasal verb1if a road, path, or passage opens out, it becomes wideropen out into Beyond the forest the path opened out into a track.2British English if someone opens out, they become less shyopen up phrasal verb1opportunity if opportunities open up, or a new situation opens them up, they become available or possible:  With a microscope, a whole new world of investigation opens up.open something ↔ up The new international agreement opens up the possibility of much greater co-operation against terrorism.2land open something ↔ up if someone opens up an area of land, they make it easier to reach and ready for development:  The new road will open up 300 acres of prime development land.3door/container etc to open something that is closed, locked, or covered:  Open up, this is the police!open something ↔ up He opened up his case and took out a clean sweater.4shop/office etc a)if a shop, office etc opens up or is opened up, someone starts it b)if a shop, office etc opens up at a particular time, it starts business at that time5disagreement/discussion open something ↔ up to start a discussion or argument:  The article was written with the intention of opening up a public debate.6competition/race if someone opens up a lead in a competition or race, they increase the distance or number of points by which they are winning7talk to stop being shy and say what you really think:  Last night was the first time that Ken had opened up about his feelings.8with a gun to start shooting9hole/crack etc if a hole, crack etc opens up or is opened up, it appears and becomes wideropen1 adjectiveopen2 verbopen3 nounopenopen3 noun  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1 in the open outdoors:  In the summer, we camped in the open.2 (out) in the open information that is out in the open is not hidden or secret:  By now the whole affair was in the open. She never let her dislike for him come out into the open. All these concerns need to be brought out into the open.

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                                                           2        ★                  (of sb's eyes, mouth, etc.          人的眼睛、嘴等          )                          with            eyelidsor lips apart            张开的；张着的                                    ◆          She had difficulty keeping her eyes open            (= because she was very tired).                    她连睁开眼睛的力气都没有了。                          ◆          He was breathing through his open mouth.          他张着嘴呼吸。                          OPP                                                    closed                                                                3        ★                  spread out; with the edges apart            展开的；开放的                                    ◆          The flowers are all open now.          花现在都开了。                          ◆          The book lay open on the table.          书摊开在桌子上。                          OPP                                                    closed                                                                4        ★                  not blocked by anything            畅通的                                    ◆          The pass is            kept openall the year.                    通道一年到头畅通无阻。                          OPP                                                    closed                                                                not fastened        未系着                    5        ★                  not fastened or covered, so that things can easily come out or be put in            敞口的；未封的                                    ◆          Leave the envelope open.          别封上信封。                          ◆          The bag burst open and everything fell out.          袋子爆开了，里边的东西都散落出来。                            6        ★                  (of clothes          衣服          )                          not fastened            没扣上的；敞开的                                    ◆          Her coat was open.          她的外衣敞着。                            not enclosed        未围着                    7        ★                  not surrounded by anything; not confined            开阔的；未围上的                                    ◆                      open country            (= without forests, buildings, etc.)                    空旷的田野                          ◆          a city with a lot of parks and            open spaces                    有很多公园和空地的城市                          ◆          driving along the            open road            (= part of a road in the country, where you can drive fast)                    沿开阔的道路开车                            not covered        敞开                    8        ★                  with no cover or roof on            敞开的；露天的；裸露的                                    ◆          an open drain          一条明沟                          ◆          people working in            the open air            (= not in a building)                    在户外作业的人                          ◆          The hall of the old house was open to the sky.          旧房子的门厅是露天的。                          ◆          an open wound            (= with no skin covering it)                    开放性伤口                          ◆          (            NAmE)                    an open flame          明火                                      HELP           In British English this is called a          naked flame.          英式英语称作 naked flame。                            for customers/visitors        对宾客                    9        ★                  [not usually before noun          ]                          if a shop/store, bank, business, etc. is            open,it is ready for business and will admit customers or visitors            开放；营业                                    ◆          Is the museum open on Sundays?          博物馆每星期天都开放吗？                          ◆          The new store will be open in the spring.          新商店将在春天开业。                          ◆          The house had been            thrown opento the public.                    这所宅院已向公众开放。                          ◆          I declare this festival open.          我宣布庆祝活动开始。                          OPP                                                    closed                                                                of competition/building        比赛；建筑物                    10                  if a competition, etc. is            open,anyone can enter it            对大众开放的；公开的；人人可以参加的                                    SYN                                                    public                                                              ◆          an open debate/championship/scholarship          公开的辩论会；人人可以参加的锦标赛；人人均可申请的奖学金                          ◆          She was tried in            open court            (= the public could go and listen to the trial).                    她被公开审判。                          ◆          The debate was            thrown opento the audience.                    辩论会对听众开放。                            11        ★                  [not before noun          ]                          opento sb                          if a competition, building, etc. is            opento particular people, those people can enter it            （比赛、建筑物等）对特定群体开放                                    ◆          The competition is open to young people under the age of 18.          这项比赛让 18 岁以下的青少年参加。                          ◆          The house is not open to the public.          这所住宅不对外开放。                          OPP                                                    closed                                                                available        备有                    12        ★                  [not before noun          ]                          open(to sb)                          to be available and ready to use            可得到；可使用                                    ◆          What options are open to us?          我们有什么选择？                          ◆          Is the offer still open?          这个报价还有效吗？                          ◆          I want to keep my Swiss bank account open.          我想保留我的瑞士银行账户。                          OPP                                                    closed                                                                not protected        无防范                    13        ★                  open(to sth)                          likely to suffer sth such as criticism, injury, etc.            易受损害；脆弱                                    SYN                                                    vulnerable                                                              ◆          The system is open to abuse.          这项制度容易被滥用。                          ◆          He has            laid himself wide opento political attack.                    他在政治上已经处于极易受到攻击的境地。                            not hidden        不隐匿                    14        ★                  known to everyone; not kept hidden            人人皆知的；不保密的；公开的                                    ◆          an open quarrel          公开的争吵                          ◆          open government          透明的管理                          ◆          their open display of affection          他们的公开示爱                          ◆          His eyes showed open admiration as he looked at her.          他看她的时候，眼神里明显流露着敬佩之情。                            person's character        性格                    15        ★                  honest; not keeping thoughts and feelings hidden            诚恳的；坦诚的；直率的                                    SYN                                                    frank                                                              ◆          She was always open with her parents.          她总是与父母无话不谈。                          ◆          He was quite open about his reasons for leaving.          他对离开的原因完全未加隐瞒。                          ☞synonyms at                                                    honest                                                                16        ★                  opento sth                          (of a person          人          )                          willing to listen to and think about new ideas            思想开明的；不固执己见的                                    ◆          I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes.          我很乐意听听你们对课堂活动的建议。                            not yet decided        待定                    17                  open(to sth)                          not yet finally decided or settled            未决定的；待决定的                                    ◆          The race is still            wide open            (= anyone could win).                    赛跑胜负未定。                          ◆          The price is not open to negotiation.          价格不容商议。                          ◆          Some phrases in the contract are open to interpretation.          合同中的某些条文容有不同诠释。                          ◆          Which route is better remains            an open question            (= it is not decided).                    哪条路线较好尚待决定。                          ◆          In an interview try to ask            open questions            (= to which the answer is not just ‘yes’ or ‘no’).                    主持面试时要尽量问一些讨论性的问题。                            cloth        织物                    18                  with wide spaces between the threads            稀疏的；不密的                                    ◆          an open weave          稀疏织法                            phonetics        语音学                    19                  (          also          low          )                          (of a vowel          元音          )                          produced by opening the mouth wide            开的；开口的；低的                                    ☞compare                                                    close                                      2                         adj.                           (16              )                                                  IDIOMS              be an ˌopen ˈsecret                              if sth is              an open secret,many people know about it, although it is supposed to be a secret              是公开的秘密                                                  have/keep an ˌopen ˈmind (about/on sth)                              to be willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions              愿意聆听（或接受）意见；（对…）不怀成见；思想开明                                                  keep your ˈears/ˈeyes open (for sth)                              to be quick to notice or hear things              （对…）保持警觉；注意；留心                                                  an ˌopen ˈbook                              if you describe sb or their life as              an open book,you mean that you can easily understand them and know everything about them              容易被了解的人；坦率的人                                                  an ˌopen inviˈtation (to sb)                  1                      an invitation to sb to visit you at any time              （给…）随时可以来访的邀请                                                2                      if sth is              an open invitationto criminals, etc, it encourages them to commit a crime by making it easier              容易引诱人犯罪的行为                                            ◆            Leaving your camera on the seat in the car is an open invitation to thieves.            把照相机留在汽车座位上无异于开门揖盗。                                      with ˌopen ˈarms                              if you welcome sb              with open arms,you are extremely happy and pleased to see them              热烈地；热情地；诚挚地                                                  ☞more at                                    burst                                   v.            ,                                    door                              ,                                    eye                                   n.            ,                                    market                                   n.            ,                                    option                                   n.                                  verb        ★                                  door/window/lid        门窗；盖子                    1        ★                  [transitive          ]                          opensth                          to move a door, window, lid, etc. so that it is no longer closed            开；打开；开启                                    ◆          Mr Chen opened the car door for his wife.          陈先生为妻子打开车门。                          OPP                                                    close                                                                2        ★                  [intransitive          ]                          to move or be moved so that it is no longer closed            打开；（使）开                                    ◆          The door opened and Alan walked in.          门开了，艾伦走了进去。                          OPP                                                    close                                                                container/package        容器；包                    3        ★                  [transitive          ]                          opensth                          to remove the lid, undo the            fastening,etc. of a container, etc. in order to see or get what is inside            打开，开启（瓶盖、封口等）                                    ◆          Shall I open another bottle?          要不要我再开一瓶？                          ◆          He opened the letter and read it.          他拆开信读起来。                            eyes        眼睛                    4        ★                  [transitive                ,         intransitive          ]                          open(sth)                          if you            openyour eyes or your eyes            open,you move your            eyelidsupwards so that you can see            睁开                                    OPP                                                    close                                                                mouth        嘴                    5        ★                  [transitive                ,         intransitive          ]                          open(sth)                          if you            openyour mouth or your mouth            opens,you move your lips, for example in order to speak            张开                                    ◆          He hardly ever opens his mouth            (= speaks).                    他几乎从不开口。                            book        书籍                    6        ★                  [transitive          ]                          opensth                          to turn the cover or the pages of a book so that it is no longer closed            打开；翻开                                    ◆          Open your books at page 25.          把书翻到第 25 页。                          OPP                                                    close                                                                spread out        展开                    7        ★                  [intransitive                ,         transitive          ]                          to spread out or            unfold;to spread sth out or            unfoldit            展开；打开                                    ◆          What if the parachute doesn't open?          降落伞打不开怎么办？                          ◆          The flowers are starting to open.          花开始绽放了。                          opensth                          ◆          Open the map on the table.          把地图摊在桌子上。                          ◆          He opened his arms wide to embrace her.          他张开双臂拥抱她。                            border/road        边界；道路                    8        ★                  [transitive          ]                          opensth                          to make it possible for people, cars, goods, etc. to pass through a place            让（行人、车辆、货物等）通行；开放                                    ◆          When did the country open its borders?          这个国家是何时开放边界的？                          ◆          The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it.          待警察清理完以后，道路在几小时内就会重新开放。                          OPP                                                    close                                                                for customers/visitors        对宾客                    9        ★                  [intransitive                ,         transitive          ]                          (of a shop/store, business, etc.          商店、企业等          )                          to start business for the day; to start business for the first time            开始营业；开业；开门                                    ◆          What time does the bank open?          这家银行什么时候开门？                          opensth                          ◆          The company            opened its doorsfor business a month ago.                    该公司一个月前开业。                          OPP                                                    close                                                                10        ★                  [intransitive          ]                          to be ready for people to go to            准备接待                                    ◆          The new hospital opens on July 1st.          这家新医院七月一日开诊。                          ◆          When does the play open?          这个剧什么时候上演？                          OPP                                                    close                                                                start sth        开始某事                    11        ★                  [transitive          ]                          to start an activity or event            着手；开始                                    opensth                          ◆          You need just one pound to            open a bank accountwith us.                    你只需一英镑就可在我行开立一个账户。                          ◆          The police have opened an investigation into the death.          警察已开始对这桩命案进行调查。                          ◆          Troops            opened fire on            (= started shooting)the crowds.                    军队向人群开火了。                          opensth with sth                          ◆          They will open the new season with a performance of ‘Carmen’.          他们将以上演《卡门》来展开新的戏剧季。                          ☞synonyms at                                                    start                                                                12                  [intransitive          ]                          open(with sth)                          (of a story, film/movie, etc.          故事、电影等          )                          to start in a particular way            以…开篇；以…开头                                    ◆          The story opens with a murder.          这个故事以谋杀案开始。                            with ceremony        以仪式                    13        ★                  [transitive          ]                          opensth                          to perform a ceremony showing that a building can start being used            为（建筑物）揭幕；宣布启用                                    ◆          The bridge was opened by the Queen.          女王为大桥开通揭幕。                            computing        计算机技术                    14        ★                  [transitive                ,         intransitive          ]                          open(sth)                          to start a computer program or file so that you can use it on the screen            启动，打开（计算机程序或文件）                                      IDIOMS              open ˈdoors for sb                              to provide opportunities for sb to do sth and be successful              为…敞开大门；提供良机                                                  open your/sb's ˈeyes (to sth)                              to realize or make sb realize the truth about sth              （使人）长见识（或开眼界、认清事实）                                            ◆            Travelling really opens your eyes to other cultures.            旅游真正能使人开阔眼界，认识其他文化。                                      open your/sb's mind to sth                              to become or make sb aware of new ideas or experiences              （使人）思想开阔，意识到某事                                                  open the way for sb/sth (to do sth)                              to make it possible for sb to do sth or for sth to happen              开方便之门                                                  ☞more at                                    heart                              ,                                    heaven                                              PHRASAL VERBS                    ˈopen into/onto sth                              to lead to another room, area or place              通向，通往（他处）                                                  ˌopen ˈout                              to become bigger or wider              变大；变宽                                            ◆            The street opened out into a small square.            街道豁然变宽，形成一个小广场。                                      ˌopen ˈout (to sb)                  (            BrE)                    =                          open up (to sb)                                                  ˌopen ˈup                  1                      to begin shooting              开火                                            ◆            Anti-aircraft guns opened up.            高射炮开始射击。                                    2                      (              often used in orders                常用于命令              )                        to open a door, container, etc.              打开（门、容器等）                                            ◆            Open up or we'll break the door down!            开门！不然就砸门了！                                      ˌopen ˈup (to sb)                              (                          BrE also                        ˌopen ˈout (to sb)            )                                to talk about what you feel and think; to become less shy and more willing to communicate              直抒胸臆；畅所欲言；不再拘谨                                            ◆            It helps to discuss your problems but I find it hard to open up.            与人谈谈自己面对的问题固然有益，但我觉得有些话很难说得出口。                                      ˌopen sth↔ˈup | ˌopen ˈup                  1                      to become or make sth possible, available or able to be reached              （使某事物）成为可能，可得到，可达到                                            ◆            The railway opened up the east of the country.            铁路使这个国家的东部不再封闭。                                ◆            Exciting possibilities were opening up for her in the new job.            新工作为她带来了令人兴奋的发展前途。                                    2                      to begin business for the day; to start a new business              开门；营业；开业                                            ◆            I open up the store for the day at around 8.30.            我的店每天早上大约 8:30 开门。                                OPP                                          close up                                                              3                      to start a new business              开张；开业                                            ◆            There's a new Thai restaurant opening up in town.            城里有一家新的泰国餐馆开张了。                                OPP                                          close down                                                              4                      to develop or start to happen or exist; to develop or start sth              发展；开始发生；出现                                            ◆            A spanision has opened up between the two ministers over the issue.            两位部长在这个问题上出现了分歧。                                ◆            Scott opened up a 3-point lead in the first game.            斯科特在第一局就以 3 分领先。                                    5                      to appear and become wider; to make sth wider when it is narrow or closed              张开；裂开；拓展；打开                                            ◆            The wound opened up and started bleeding.            伤口裂开，开始流血。                                ◆            The operation will open up the blocked passages around his heart.            手术将把他心脏周围被堵塞的通道打开。                                OPP                                          close up                                                                ★        ˌopen sth↔ˈup                              to make sth open that is shut, locked, etc.              打开；翻开                                            ◆            She laid the book flat and opened it up.            她把书平摊开。                                                    noun              the open          [singular      ]              outdoors        户外                    1                  outdoors; the countryside            户外；野外；旷野                                    ◆          Children need to play out            in the open.                    孩子需要在户外玩耍。                            not hidden        不隐匿                    2                  not hidden or secret            公开；非秘密                                    ◆          Government officials do not want these comments            in the open.                    政府官员不想公开这些评论。                          ◆          They intend to            bringtheir complaints            out into the open.                    他们想把心中的种种不满公开讲出来。                                open              /        ˈəʊpən                ;          NAmE                ˈoʊpən                /             open[ˈəʊpən]opened, opening, opensCET4CET6TEM4考研v3551210051456447102205672830810464r532251134272986652761287j58172899870221331145351748210849VERB3943618072ADJ5692718257ADV6381123892NOUN53813615Spoken:251309487opened[37281] opening[32683] opens[11582]打开(58%)，公开(11%)，开放的(7%)，开着的(5%)，户外(4%)，营业(4%)，公开的(4%)，张开(3%)，展开(3%)，开张(1%)adj.公开的；敞开的；空旷的；坦率的；营业着的vi.开始；展现vt.公开；打开n.公开；空旷；户外

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Collins	open ★★★★★ /o͟ʊpən/ 1 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]打开（门、窗、盖等） If you open something such as a door, window, or lid, or if it opens, its position is changed so that it no longer covers a hole or gap. [V n] [V] [v-link ADJ] He opened the window and looked out... 他打开窗户往外看。 The church doors would open and the crowd would surge out. 教堂的门会打开，人群会蜂拥而出。 Open is also an adjective. ...an open window... 开着的窗户 A door had been forced open. 一扇门遭强行打开。 2 [VERB 动词]将（瓶、盒等）开封；拆开（包裹、信封等） If you open something such as a bottle, box, parcel, or envelope, you move, remove, or cut part of it so you can take out what is inside. [V n] [V P n (not pron)] [Also V n P] The Inspector opened the packet of cigarettes... 检查员撕开了那包香烟。 The capsules are fiddly to open. 这些胶囊得小心翼翼地打开。 Open is also an adjective. ...an open bottle of milk... 一瓶已开封的牛奶 I tore the letter open. 我拆开了这封信。 Open up means the same as open .open up同 open He opened up a cage and lifted out a 6ft python. 他打开笼子，拎出一条6英尺长的蟒蛇。 3 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]翻开；张开；展开 If you open something such as a book, an umbrella, or your hand, or if it opens, the different parts of it move away from each other so that the inside of it can be seen. [V n] [V] [V n P] [V P] [Also V P n (not pron)] He opened the heavy Bible... 他翻开那本厚厚的《圣经》。 She opens her umbrella, and walks up River Street... 她撑开伞，沿着河街向前走。 The flower opens to reveal a Queen Bee... 花瓣展开，一只蜂王露了出来。 The officer's mouth opened, showing white, even teeth. 那个军官咧开嘴，露出洁白整齐的牙齿。 Open is also an adjective. Without warning, Bardo smacked his fist into his open hand... 巴多没有任何预兆地一拳砸在自己摊开的手掌上。 His mouth was a little open, as if he'd started to scream. 他的嘴微微张开，似乎是要开始尖叫。 Open out means the same as open .open out 同 open Keith took a map from the dashboard and opened it out on his knees. 基思从仪表板上的贮物箱里拿出一张地图，在膝盖上摊开。 ...oval tables which open out to become circular. 展开后呈圆形的椭圆形桌子 4 [VERB 动词]打开（计算机文件） If you open a computer file, you give the computer an instruction to display it on the screen. [V n] [COMPUTING 计算机] Double click on the icon to open the file. 双击图标打开文件。 Usage Note : Note that you do not use open as a verb or adjective to talk about electrical devices. If someone causes an electrical device to work by pressing a switch, you say that they put it on, switch it on, or turn it on. It's too easy just to switch on the television. If the device is already working, you say that it is on. The answering machine is on... He cannot sleep with the light on. 注意， open 作动词或形容词使用时，不能表示打开电气设备。如果某人通过按开关打开电气设备，可以说 put on, switch on 或 turn on：It's too easy just to switch on the television（打开电视机实在是太顺手了）。如果该设备已在运转，用 on 表示：The answering machine is on（电话答录机是开着的），He cannot sleep with the light on（灯开着他睡不着）。 5 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]（使)(眼睛）睁开 When you open your eyes or your eyes open, you move your eyelids upwards, for example when you wake up, so that you can see. [V n] [V] When I opened my eyes I saw a man with an axe standing at the end of my bed... 我睁开眼睛时，看见一个手持斧头的男人站在床尾。 His eyes were opening wide. 他双眼圆睁。 Open is also an adjective. As soon as he saw that her eyes were open he sat up. 一看见她的眼睛睁开他就坐了起来。 6 [VERB 动词]敞开（双臂） If you open your arms, you stretch them wide apart in front of you, usually in order to put them round someone. [V n] She opened her arms and gave me a big hug. 她张开双臂，紧紧地拥抱了我。 7 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（身前）无遮挡的；（姿势）端正的 If you stand or sit in an open way, the front of your body is fully exposed and you are not bending forward or at an angle to someone. [usu ADJ n] Good listeners even sit in an open way: relaxed, arms loose... 善于倾听的人甚至坐姿也很坦荡端正：身体放松，双臂自然下垂。 I play normal bunker shots with an open stance. 我打一般的沙坑球采取开立击球姿势。 8 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]坦率的；诚恳的；不作伪的 If you describe a person or their character as open, you mean they are honest and do not want or try to hide anything or to deceive anyone. He had always been open with her and she always felt she would know if he lied... 他对她总是坦诚相待，她也一直觉得如果他说谎，自己一定能察觉。 She has an open, trusting nature. 她天性坦诚，对人信赖。 openness ...a relationship based on honesty and openness. 基于诚实和坦率的关系 9 [ADJ 形容词]公开的；不加掩饰的 If you describe a situation, attitude, or way of behaving as open, you mean it is not kept hidden or secret. [ADJ n] The action is an open violation of the Vienna Convention... 该行为公然违背了《维也纳公约》。 Hearing the case in open court is only one part of the judicial process. 公开审理这一案件只是司法程序的一部分。 openness ...the new climate of political openness. 政治开放的新气候 10 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]愿意接受（建议、观点等）的；虚怀若谷的 If you are open to suggestions or ideas, you are ready and willing to consider or accept them. [v-link ADJ to n] They are open to suggestions on how working conditions might be improved. 他们愿意就如何改善工作条件听取各种意见。 11 [ADJ 形容词]容易招致（滥用、批评等）的；易受（攻击）的 If you say that a system, person, or idea is open to something such as abuse or criticism, you mean they might receive abuse or criticism because of their qualities, effects, or actions. [v-link ADJ to n] The system, though well-meaning, is open to abuse... 该制度动机虽好，却易遭滥用。 They left themselves wide open to accusations of double standards and hypocrisy. 他们使自己陷于被人指责搞双重标准和虚伪不实的境地。 12 [ADJ 形容词]悬而未决的；尚未决定的 If you say that a fact or question is open to debate, interpretation, or discussion, you mean that people are uncertain whether it is true, what it means, or what the answer is. [oft v-link ADJ to n] The truth of the facts produced may be open to doubt... 所摆出事实的真实性仍然值得怀疑。 It is an open question how long that commitment can last. 这一承诺能维持多久还不确定。 13 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]开放（被封的道路、边界等）；开通 If people open something such as a blocked road or a border, or if it opens, people can then pass along it or through it. [V n] [V] [V P n (not pron)] [V P] [Also V n P] The rebels have opened the road from Monrovia to the Ivory Coast... 叛乱分子已经开放了从蒙罗维亚到象牙海岸的道路。 The solid rank of police officers lining the courtroom opened to let them pass. 把法庭围得水泄不通的一队警察让开一条路让他们通过。 Open is also an adjective. We were part of an entire regiment that had nothing else to do but to keep that highway open. 整个团除了保持那条公路畅通就无事可干，而我们就是这个团的一部分。 Open up means the same as open .open up 同 open As rescue workers opened up roads today, it became apparent that some small towns were totally devastated... 今天救援人员打通了道路后，人们发现一些小镇显然已被彻底摧毁。 When the Berlin Wall came down it wasn't just the roads that opened up but the waterways too. 柏林墙一倒，不仅是陆路，连水路也开通了。 14 [VERB 动词]通向（更大的地方） If a place opens into another, larger place, you can move from one directly into the other. [V into/onto/to n] [V P into/onto/to n] The corridor opened into a low smoky room. 这条走廊通向一间烟雾弥漫的低矮房间。 Open out means the same as open .open out 同 open ...narrow streets opening out into charming squares. 通向迷人广场的狭窄小街 15 [ADJ 形容词]开阔的；空旷的 An open area is a large area that does not have many buildings or trees in it. [usu ADJ n] Officers will also continue their search of nearby open ground. 警察还将继续在附近的开阔地带搜寻。 16 [ADJ 形容词]敞开的；无遮盖的；无围挡的 An open structure or object is not covered or enclosed. [ADJ n] Don't leave a child alone in a room with an open fire. 房间里有裸露的明火时，不要让孩子独处其中。 ...open sandwiches. 单片三明治 17 [ADJ 形容词]（伤口）外露的，裸露的，流血的 An open wound is one from which a liquid such as blood is coming. [usu ADJ n] 18 [VERB 动词]把（衣服）解开；把…的拉链拉开 If you open your shirt or coat, you undo the buttons or pull down the zip. [V n] I opened my coat and let him see the belt. 我解开外衣，让他看那条皮带。 Open is also an adjective. The top can be worn buttoned up or open over a T-shirt. 这件上衣可以系上纽扣，也可以里面套件T恤敞开穿。 ...dressing informally in open shirt and cowboy boots. 敞着衬衫、脚蹬牛仔靴的休闲装扮 19 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]（使）开始营业；（使）开门 When a shop, office, or public building opens or is opened, its doors are unlocked and the public can go in. [V] [V n] [V-ing] Banks closed on Friday afternoon and did not open again until Monday morning. 银行星期五下午关门，直到星期一上午才营业。 ...a gang of three who'd apparently been lying in wait for him to open the shop. 显然一直潜伏着等待他打开店门营业的3人团伙 ...opening and closing times. 开门和打烊时间 Open is also an adjective. His shop is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm. 他的店周一到周五、每天上午9点到下午6点对外营业。 20 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]为（大楼、工厂、公司等）举行揭幕典礼；开设；开办；开张 When a public building, factory, or company opens or when someone opens it, it starts operating for the first time. [V] [V to n] [V n] The original station opened in 1754... 最初的车站于1754年落成。 The complex opens to the public tomorrow... 这幢综合大楼将于明天对公众开放。 They are planning to open a factory in Eastern Europe... 他们计划在东欧开办一家工厂。 The Savoy Theatre was opened in 1881 by Richard D'Oyly Carte. 1881年，萨沃伊剧院由理查德·多伊利·卡特揭幕。 Open is also an adjective. ...any operating subsidy required to keep the pits open. 维持赛车检修加油站所需的任何运营补贴 opening He was there, though, for the official opening. 不过他参加了正式的落成典礼。 21 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]（使）（会议、会谈）开始；召开 If something such as a meeting or series of talks opens, or if someone opens it, it begins. [V] [V n] ...an emergency session of the Russian Parliament due to open later this morning... 将于今天上午晚些时候召开的俄罗斯议会紧急会议 They are now ready to open negotiations. 他们现在已经准备好开始谈判。 opening ...a communique issued at the opening of the talks. 会谈之初发布的公报 22 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词 ]（以…）开始 If an event such as a meeting or discussion opens with a particular activity or if a particular activity opens an event, that activity is the first thing that happens or is dealt with. You can also say that someone such as a speaker or singer opens by doing a particular thing. [V with n] [V by -ing] [V n with n] [Also V n by -ing] The service opened with a hymn... 礼拜仪式从唱圣歌开始。 She opened with an impressive version of 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For'... 她以一首优美动人的《我仍在寻找》开场。 I opened by saying, 'Honey, you look sensational.'... 我第一句话是，“宝贝，你看起来真是美极了。” Pollard opened the conversation with some small talk. 波拉德在寒暄中开始了谈话。 23 [VERB 动词]（股市）开盘，开市 On the stock exchange, the price at which currencies, shares, or commodities open is their value at the start of that day's trading. [V prep/adv] [V adj] [BUSINESS 商] Gold declined $2 in Zurich to open at 385.50... 苏黎世的金价下挫2美元，以385.50元开盘。 In Paris and Milan, the dollar opened almost unchanged. 在巴黎和米兰，美元开市时几乎没有变化。 24 [VERB 动词]上映；开演；开幕 When a film, play, or other public event opens, it begins to be shown, be performed, or take place for a limited period of time. [V] A photographic exhibition opens at the Royal College of Art on Wednesday... 星期三一个摄影展在皇家艺术学院开幕。 This show, too, was virtually sold out before it opened. 这场演出的门票也是几乎在开演前就销售一空了。 opening He is due to attend the opening of the Asian Games on Saturday. 他预定出席星期六的亚运会开幕式。 25 [VERB 动词]（在银行等处）开立（账户） If you open an account with a bank or a commercial organization, you begin to use their services. [V n] He tried to open an account at the branch of his bank nearest to his workplace. 他想在自己银行离工作单位最近的网点开一个账户。 26 [ADJ 形容词]（机会、选择等）可利用的，可得到的 If an opportunity or choice is open to you, you are able to do a particular thing if you choose to. [v-link ADJ to n] There are a wide range of career opportunities open to young people. 年轻人有各种职业选择机会。 27 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]（使）（机会、可能性等）出现；（使）产生 To open opportunities or possibilities means the same as to open them up. [V n] [V] The chief of naval operations wants to open opportunities for women in the Navy... 美国海军作战部长希望能为女兵提供机会。 A series of fortunate opportunities opened to him. 很多好机会陆续向他招手。 28 [ADJ 形容词]人人可以参加（或接受）的；开放的 You can use open to describe something that anyone is allowed to take part in or accept. A recent open meeting of College members revealed widespread dissatisfaction... 最近的一次学会成员公开会上，大家普遍流露出不满情绪。 A portfolio approach would keep entry into the managerial profession open and flexible. 项目组合的方法会使成为管理人员的机会公开灵活。 ...an open invitation. 公开邀请 29 [ADJ 形容词]See also:opening ；（提议等）有效的；（职位等）空缺的，可申请的 If something such as an offer or job is open, it is available for someone to accept or apply for. [v-link ADJ] The offer will remain open until further notice. 该提议仍然有效，直到另行通知。 30 [PHRASE 短语]在露天；在户外；在野外 If you do something in the open, you do it out of doors rather than in a house or other building. [PHR after v] Many are sleeping in the open because they have no shelter. 很多人因为没有栖身之所，只好露宿在外。 31 [PHRASE 短语]公开的；众人皆知的 If an attitude or situation is in the open or out in the open, people know about it and it is no longer kept secret. [usu v-link PHR] The medical service had advised us to keep it a secret, but we wanted it in the open. 这家医疗机构建议我们保密，而我们却想公开此事。 32 [PHRASE 短语]大开的；敞开的；（眼睛）睁大的 If something is wide open, it is open to its full extent. [PHR after v] The child had left the inner door wide open. 这个孩子将里面的门大敞着。 33 [PHRASE 短语]（比赛、选举等）结果不确定的，胜负难定的 If you say that a competition, race, or election is wide open, you mean that anyone could win it, because there is no competitor who seems to be much better than the others. [v-link PHR] The competition has been thrown wide open by the absence of the world champion. 由于世界冠军缺阵，这场比赛变得胜负难定。 34 with open arms→see: arm ； to open the door→see: door ； to keep your eyes open→see: eye ； with your eyes open→see: eye ； to open your eyes→see: eye ； to open fire→see: fire ； to open your heart→see: heart ； the heavens open→see: heaven ； an open mind→see: mind ； to open your mind→see: mind ； to keep your options open→see: option ；相关词组： open out open up
Oxford	open ★ / ˈəʊpən ; NAmE ˈoʊpən / adjective , verb , noun open opens opened opening adjective ★ not closed 开着 1 ★ allowing things or people to go through 开放的；敞开的 ◆ A wasp flew in the open window. 一只黄蜂飞进了开着的窗子。 ◆ She had left the door wide open. 她把房门敞开着。 OPP closed 2 ★ (of sb's eyes, mouth, etc. 人的眼睛、嘴等 ) with eyelidsor lips apart 张开的；张着的 ◆ She had difficulty keeping her eyes open (= because she was very tired). 她连睁开眼睛的力气都没有了。 ◆ He was breathing through his open mouth. 他张着嘴呼吸。 OPP closed 3 ★ spread out; with the edges apart 展开的；开放的 ◆ The flowers are all open now. 花现在都开了。 ◆ The book lay open on the table. 书摊开在桌子上。 OPP closed 4 ★ not blocked by anything 畅通的 ◆ The pass is kept openall the year. 通道一年到头畅通无阻。 OPP closed not fastened 未系着 5 ★ not fastened or covered, so that things can easily come out or be put in 敞口的；未封的 ◆ Leave the envelope open. 别封上信封。 ◆ The bag burst open and everything fell out. 袋子爆开了，里边的东西都散落出来。 6 ★ (of clothes 衣服 ) not fastened 没扣上的；敞开的 ◆ Her coat was open. 她的外衣敞着。 not enclosed 未围着 7 ★ not surrounded by anything; not confined 开阔的；未围上的 ◆ open country (= without forests, buildings, etc.) 空旷的田野 ◆ a city with a lot of parks and open spaces 有很多公园和空地的城市 ◆ driving along the open road (= part of a road in the country, where you can drive fast) 沿开阔的道路开车 not covered 敞开 8 ★ with no cover or roof on 敞开的；露天的；裸露的 ◆ an open drain 一条明沟 ◆ people working in the open air (= not in a building) 在户外作业的人 ◆ The hall of the old house was open to the sky. 旧房子的门厅是露天的。 ◆ an open wound (= with no skin covering it) 开放性伤口 ◆ ( NAmE) an open flame 明火 HELP In British English this is called a naked flame. 英式英语称作 naked flame。 for customers/visitors 对宾客 9 ★ [not usually before noun ] if a shop/store, bank, business, etc. is open,it is ready for business and will admit customers or visitors 开放；营业 ◆ Is the museum open on Sundays? 博物馆每星期天都开放吗？ ◆ The new store will be open in the spring. 新商店将在春天开业。 ◆ The house had been thrown opento the public. 这所宅院已向公众开放。 ◆ I declare this festival open. 我宣布庆祝活动开始。 OPP closed of competition/building 比赛；建筑物 10 if a competition, etc. is open,anyone can enter it 对大众开放的；公开的；人人可以参加的 SYN public ◆ an open debate/championship/scholarship 公开的辩论会；人人可以参加的锦标赛；人人均可申请的奖学金 ◆ She was tried in open court (= the public could go and listen to the trial). 她被公开审判。 ◆ The debate was thrown opento the audience. 辩论会对听众开放。 11 ★ [not before noun ] opento sb if a competition, building, etc. is opento particular people, those people can enter it （比赛、建筑物等）对特定群体开放 ◆ The competition is open to young people under the age of 18. 这项比赛让 18 岁以下的青少年参加。 ◆ The house is not open to the public. 这所住宅不对外开放。 OPP closed available 备有 12 ★ [not before noun ] open(to sb) to be available and ready to use 可得到；可使用 ◆ What options are open to us? 我们有什么选择？ ◆ Is the offer still open? 这个报价还有效吗？ ◆ I want to keep my Swiss bank account open. 我想保留我的瑞士银行账户。 OPP closed not protected 无防范 13 ★ open(to sth) likely to suffer sth such as criticism, injury, etc. 易受损害；脆弱 SYN vulnerable ◆ The system is open to abuse. 这项制度容易被滥用。 ◆ He has laid himself wide opento political attack. 他在政治上已经处于极易受到攻击的境地。 not hidden 不隐匿 14 ★ known to everyone; not kept hidden 人人皆知的；不保密的；公开的 ◆ an open quarrel 公开的争吵 ◆ open government 透明的管理 ◆ their open display of affection 他们的公开示爱 ◆ His eyes showed open admiration as he looked at her. 他看她的时候，眼神里明显流露着敬佩之情。 person's character 性格 15 ★ honest; not keeping thoughts and feelings hidden 诚恳的；坦诚的；直率的 SYN frank ◆ She was always open with her parents. 她总是与父母无话不谈。 ◆ He was quite open about his reasons for leaving. 他对离开的原因完全未加隐瞒。 ☞synonyms at honest 16 ★ opento sth (of a person 人 ) willing to listen to and think about new ideas 思想开明的；不固执己见的 ◆ I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes. 我很乐意听听你们对课堂活动的建议。 not yet decided 待定 17 open(to sth) not yet finally decided or settled 未决定的；待决定的 ◆ The race is still wide open (= anyone could win). 赛跑胜负未定。 ◆ The price is not open to negotiation. 价格不容商议。 ◆ Some phrases in the contract are open to interpretation. 合同中的某些条文容有不同诠释。 ◆ Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). 哪条路线较好尚待决定。 ◆ In an interview try to ask open questions (= to which the answer is not just ‘yes’ or ‘no’). 主持面试时要尽量问一些讨论性的问题。 cloth 织物 18 with wide spaces between the threads 稀疏的；不密的 ◆ an open weave 稀疏织法 phonetics 语音学 19 ( also low ) (of a vowel 元音 ) produced by opening the mouth wide 开的；开口的；低的 ☞compare close 2 adj. (16 ) IDIOMS be an ˌopen ˈsecret if sth is an open secret,many people know about it, although it is supposed to be a secret 是公开的秘密 have/keep an ˌopen ˈmind (about/on sth) to be willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions 愿意聆听（或接受）意见；（对…）不怀成见；思想开明 keep your ˈears/ˈeyes open (for sth) to be quick to notice or hear things （对…）保持警觉；注意；留心 an ˌopen ˈbook if you describe sb or their life as an open book,you mean that you can easily understand them and know everything about them 容易被了解的人；坦率的人 an ˌopen inviˈtation (to sb) 1 an invitation to sb to visit you at any time （给…）随时可以来访的邀请 2 if sth is an open invitationto criminals, etc, it encourages them to commit a crime by making it easier 容易引诱人犯罪的行为 ◆ Leaving your camera on the seat in the car is an open invitation to thieves. 把照相机留在汽车座位上无异于开门揖盗。 with ˌopen ˈarms if you welcome sb with open arms,you are extremely happy and pleased to see them 热烈地；热情地；诚挚地 ☞more at burst v. , door , eye n. , market n. , option n. verb ★ door/window/lid 门窗；盖子 1 ★ [transitive ] opensth to move a door, window, lid, etc. so that it is no longer closed 开；打开；开启 ◆ Mr Chen opened the car door for his wife. 陈先生为妻子打开车门。 OPP close 2 ★ [intransitive ] to move or be moved so that it is no longer closed 打开；（使）开 ◆ The door opened and Alan walked in. 门开了，艾伦走了进去。 OPP close container/package 容器；包 3 ★ [transitive ] opensth to remove the lid, undo the fastening,etc. of a container, etc. in order to see or get what is inside 打开，开启（瓶盖、封口等） ◆ Shall I open another bottle? 要不要我再开一瓶？ ◆ He opened the letter and read it. 他拆开信读起来。 eyes 眼睛 4 ★ [transitive , intransitive ] open(sth) if you openyour eyes or your eyes open,you move your eyelidsupwards so that you can see 睁开 OPP close mouth 嘴 5 ★ [transitive , intransitive ] open(sth) if you openyour mouth or your mouth opens,you move your lips, for example in order to speak 张开 ◆ He hardly ever opens his mouth (= speaks). 他几乎从不开口。 book 书籍 6 ★ [transitive ] opensth to turn the cover or the pages of a book so that it is no longer closed 打开；翻开 ◆ Open your books at page 25. 把书翻到第 25 页。 OPP close spread out 展开 7 ★ [intransitive , transitive ] to spread out or unfold;to spread sth out or unfoldit 展开；打开 ◆ What if the parachute doesn't open? 降落伞打不开怎么办？ ◆ The flowers are starting to open. 花开始绽放了。 opensth ◆ Open the map on the table. 把地图摊在桌子上。 ◆ He opened his arms wide to embrace her. 他张开双臂拥抱她。 border/road 边界；道路 8 ★ [transitive ] opensth to make it possible for people, cars, goods, etc. to pass through a place 让（行人、车辆、货物等）通行；开放 ◆ When did the country open its borders? 这个国家是何时开放边界的？ ◆ The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it. 待警察清理完以后，道路在几小时内就会重新开放。 OPP close for customers/visitors 对宾客 9 ★ [intransitive , transitive ] (of a shop/store, business, etc. 商店、企业等 ) to start business for the day; to start business for the first time 开始营业；开业；开门 ◆ What time does the bank open? 这家银行什么时候开门？ opensth ◆ The company opened its doorsfor business a month ago. 该公司一个月前开业。 OPP close 10 ★ [intransitive ] to be ready for people to go to 准备接待 ◆ The new hospital opens on July 1st. 这家新医院七月一日开诊。 ◆ When does the play open? 这个剧什么时候上演？ OPP close start sth 开始某事 11 ★ [transitive ] to start an activity or event 着手；开始 opensth ◆ You need just one pound to open a bank accountwith us. 你只需一英镑就可在我行开立一个账户。 ◆ The police have opened an investigation into the death. 警察已开始对这桩命案进行调查。 ◆ Troops opened fire on (= started shooting)the crowds. 军队向人群开火了。 opensth with sth ◆ They will open the new season with a performance of ‘Carmen’. 他们将以上演《卡门》来展开新的戏剧季。 ☞synonyms at start 12 [intransitive ] open(with sth) (of a story, film/movie, etc. 故事、电影等 ) to start in a particular way 以…开篇；以…开头 ◆ The story opens with a murder. 这个故事以谋杀案开始。 with ceremony 以仪式 13 ★ [transitive ] opensth to perform a ceremony showing that a building can start being used 为（建筑物）揭幕；宣布启用 ◆ The bridge was opened by the Queen. 女王为大桥开通揭幕。 computing 计算机技术 14 ★ [transitive , intransitive ] open(sth) to start a computer program or file so that you can use it on the screen 启动，打开（计算机程序或文件） IDIOMS open ˈdoors for sb to provide opportunities for sb to do sth and be successful 为…敞开大门；提供良机 open your/sb's ˈeyes (to sth) to realize or make sb realize the truth about sth （使人）长见识（或开眼界、认清事实） ◆ Travelling really opens your eyes to other cultures. 旅游真正能使人开阔眼界，认识其他文化。 open your/sb's mind to sth to become or make sb aware of new ideas or experiences （使人）思想开阔，意识到某事 open the way for sb/sth (to do sth) to make it possible for sb to do sth or for sth to happen 开方便之门 ☞more at heart , heaven PHRASAL VERBS ˈopen into/onto sth to lead to another room, area or place 通向，通往（他处） ˌopen ˈout to become bigger or wider 变大；变宽 ◆ The street opened out into a small square. 街道豁然变宽，形成一个小广场。 ˌopen ˈout (to sb) ( BrE) = open up (to sb) ˌopen ˈup 1 to begin shooting 开火 ◆ Anti-aircraft guns opened up. 高射炮开始射击。 2 ( often used in orders 常用于命令 ) to open a door, container, etc. 打开（门、容器等） ◆ Open up or we'll break the door down! 开门！不然就砸门了！ ˌopen ˈup (to sb) ( BrE also ˌopen ˈout (to sb) ) to talk about what you feel and think; to become less shy and more willing to communicate 直抒胸臆；畅所欲言；不再拘谨 ◆ It helps to discuss your problems but I find it hard to open up. 与人谈谈自己面对的问题固然有益，但我觉得有些话很难说得出口。 ˌopen sth↔ˈup \| ˌopen ˈup 1 to become or make sth possible, available or able to be reached （使某事物）成为可能，可得到，可达到 ◆ The railway opened up the east of the country. 铁路使这个国家的东部不再封闭。 ◆ Exciting possibilities were opening up for her in the new job. 新工作为她带来了令人兴奋的发展前途。 2 to begin business for the day; to start a new business 开门；营业；开业 ◆ I open up the store for the day at around 8.30. 我的店每天早上大约 8:30 开门。 OPP close up 3 to start a new business 开张；开业 ◆ There's a new Thai restaurant opening up in town. 城里有一家新的泰国餐馆开张了。 OPP close down 4 to develop or start to happen or exist; to develop or start sth 发展；开始发生；出现 ◆ A spanision has opened up between the two ministers over the issue. 两位部长在这个问题上出现了分歧。 ◆ Scott opened up a 3-point lead in the first game. 斯科特在第一局就以 3 分领先。 5 to appear and become wider; to make sth wider when it is narrow or closed 张开；裂开；拓展；打开 ◆ The wound opened up and started bleeding. 伤口裂开，开始流血。 ◆ The operation will open up the blocked passages around his heart. 手术将把他心脏周围被堵塞的通道打开。 OPP close up ★ ˌopen sth↔ˈup to make sth open that is shut, locked, etc. 打开；翻开 ◆ She laid the book flat and opened it up. 她把书平摊开。 noun the open [singular ] outdoors 户外 1 outdoors; the countryside 户外；野外；旷野 ◆ Children need to play out in the open. 孩子需要在户外玩耍。 not hidden 不隐匿 2 not hidden or secret 公开；非秘密 ◆ Government officials do not want these comments in the open. 政府官员不想公开这些评论。 ◆ They intend to bringtheir complaints out into the open. 他们想把心中的种种不满公开讲出来。 open / ˈəʊpən ; NAmE ˈoʊpən /
LDC	open1 adjective open2 verb open3 noun openo‧pen1 /ˈəʊpən $ ˈoʊ-/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1door/container etc not closed, so that things, people, air etc can go in and out or be put in and out OPP closed, shut: He threw the door open and ran down the stairs. an open window The gates swung silently open. The bar door flew open and a noisy group burst in. All the windows were wide open (=completely open). She looked at the open suitcase with surprise. There was an open bottle of wine on the table.2eyes/mouth not closed, so that your eyelids or your lips are apart: I was so sleepy, I couldn’t keep my eyes open. He was fast asleep with his mouth wide open.3not enclosed [only before noun] not enclosed, or with no buildings, walls, trees etc: There was open ground at the end of the lane. open spaces such as parks and gardensopen countryside/country At weekends people want to leave the town for open countryside. A shoal of fish swam past heading for the open sea (=part of the sea away from land). The car’s performance is good, especially going fast on the open road (=a road without traffic where you can drive fast).4not covered without a roof or cover: The president was riding with his wife in an open car. Martin was struggling with the sails on the open deck. an open drainopen to the sky/air/elements Many of the tombs had been robbed and left open to the sky.5the open air outdoorsin the open air The dancing was outside, in the open air. Jane wanted to rush to the door and get out into the open air. → open-air 6business/building etc [not before noun] ready for business and allowing customers, visitors etc to enter OPP closed, shut: The museum is open daily in the summer months. The offices are also open at weekends. After the security alert, most of the firms affected were open for business on Monday morning. The villagers are anxious that their local school is kept open. I declare this exhibition open (=officially say that it is now open).7not restricted allowing everyone, or everyone in a group, to take part in something, know about something, or have a chance to win somethingopen to The competition is open to all readers in the UK. In many schools, governors’ meetings are not open to the public. The discussion was then thrown open for the audience’s questions. an open meeting The men’s race appears wide open (=anyone could win it). The painting would fetch several hundred dollars on the open market (=a market in which anyone can buy or sell).8opportunity [not before noun] if an opportunity, a possible action, a job etc is open to you, you have the chance to do it: The job is being kept open for her.open to The 1960s was a period when greater opportunities were open to women. So what other options are open to us? There is only one course of action open to the local authority.9not secret [only before noun] actions, feelings, intentions etc that are open are not hidden or secret: Her father watched her with open admiration. open hostility between the two nations The party was calling for more open government (=when the government makes information freely available). The case will be tried in open court (=in a court where everything is public). It is an open secret (=it is supposed to be secret, but most people know about it) that she is having an affair with another man.10honest honest and not wanting to hide any facts from other peopleopen with The couple are quite open with each other about their feelings.open about She was quite open about her ambitions. his friendly, open manner► see thesaurus at honest 11clothes not fastened: the open neck of his shirt She was wearing an open jacket.12not yet decided needing more discussion or thought before a decision can be made: The matter remains an open question.open to The new rates of pay are open to negotiation. The test results are open to interpretation.keep/leave your options open Officers investigating her death are keeping their options open.13open to something a)likely to suffer from something or be affected by something: The magazine’s editor is open to criticism in allowing the article to be printed. The regulations are open to abuse by companies. He has left himself open to accusations of dishonesty. b)willing to consider something new or to accept something new: Teachers need to be open to children’s ideas. The committee is open to suggestions. The owners of the building want to sell and are open to offers.14not blocked if a road or line of communication is open, it is not blocked and can be used: We try to keep the mountain roads open all through the winter.15spread apart spread apart instead of closed, curled over etc: At night the flowers were open. Johnson raised an open hand. He was sitting in bed with a book lying open (=with its pages apart so it can be read) on his knees.16an open mind if you have an open mind, you deliberately do not make a decision or form a definite opinion about something: It’s important to keep an open mind as you study the topic.17be open to question/doubt if something is open to question, there are doubts about it: Whether the new situation is an improvement is open to question.18welcome/greet somebody/something with open arms to be very pleased to see someone or something: Mike will be welcomed back into the team with open arms.19an open invitation a)an invitation to visit someone whenever you like b)something that makes it easier for criminals to steal, cheat etcopen to The lack of security measures provides an open invitation to crime.20be an open book to be something that you know and understand very well: The natural world was an open book to him.21the door is open there is an opportunity for someone to do somethingopen to Schoolgirls are being told that the door is open to them to pursue careers in science.22keep your eyes/ears open to keep looking or listening so that you will notice anything that is important, dangerous etc23open weave/texture cloth with an open weave or texture has wide spaces between the threads → keep an eye open (for something) at eye1(14) , → with your eyes open at eye1(19) , → open-eyed open1 adjective open2 verb open3 noun openopen2 ●●● S1 W1 verb Entry menu Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1door/window etc [intransitive, transitive] to move a door, window etc so that people, things, air etc can pass through, or to be moved in this way: Jack opened the window. He opened the drawer of the desk. She heard a door open and then close.2container/package [transitive] to unfasten or remove the lid, top, or cover of a container, package etc: Louise opened a bottle of wine. He opened the letter and began to read it. The children were opening their presents. Mark was about to open a beer when the doorbell rang.3eyes [intransitive, transitive] to raise your eyelids so that you can see, or to be raised in this way: Barry was awake long before he opened his eyes. Carrie smelled coffee and her eyes opened reluctantly.4mouth [intransitive, transitive] to move your lips apart, or to be moved in this way: He opened his mouth but couldn’t think what to say.5start operating [intransitive, transitive] (also open up) if a place such as an office, shop, restaurant etc opens or is opened, it starts operating or providing a service: Sarah had recently opened an office in Genoa. French and Scandinavian offices are due to open in the autumn. The Forestry Commission has opened a plant centre selling rare plants. The centre has been a great success since it opened its doors a year ago.► see thesaurus at establish 6shop/restaurant etc [intransitive] (also open up) to start business, letting in customers or visitors, at a particular time: What time do the banks open? The bakery opens early.7start an activity [transitive] to start an activity, event, or set of actions: The US attorney’s office has opened an investigation into the matter. An inquest into the deaths will be opened next week.8computer [transitive] to make a document or computer program ready to use: Click on this icon to open the File Manager.9meeting/event [intransitive, transitive] if a meeting etc opens or is opened in a particular way, it starts in that way: Hughes, opening the Conference, made a dramatic plea for peace.open with The concert opens with Beethoven’s Egmont Overture.10official ceremony [transitive] to perform a ceremony in which you officially state that a building is ready to be used: The new County Hall building was officially opened by the King.11spread/unfold [intransitive, transitive] to spread something out or unfold something, or to become spread out or unfolded: She opened her umbrella. John opened his hand to show her he wasn’t holding anything. The flowers only open during bright weather. I sat down and opened my book. She opened the curtains (=pulled the two curtains apart). Dave opened his arms (=stretched his arms wide apart) to give her a hug.12make a way through [transitive] to make it possible for cars, goods etc to pass through a place: They were clearing away snow to open the tunnel. The peace treaty promises an end to war and opens the borders between the two countries.13film/play etc [intransitive] to start being shown to the public: Paula and Rachael star as mother and daughter in the play, which opens tonight. The film opened yesterday to excellent reviews.► see thesaurus at start 14open an account to start an account at a bank or other financial organization by putting money into it: Mary was in the bank to ask about opening a current account.15open fire (on something) to start shooting at someone or something: Troops opened fire on the rioters.16open the door/way to something (also open doors) to make an opportunity for something to happen: Research on genes should open the door to exciting new medical treatments. If the record is successful, it could open doors for my career.17open somebody’s eyes (to something) to make someone realize something that they had not realized before: The purpose of the training is to open managers’ eyes to the consequences of their own behaviour.18open your mind (to something) to be ready to consider or accept new ideas19open your heart (to somebody) to tell someone your real thoughts and feelings because you trust them20the heavens opened literary it started to rain heavily → open the floodgates at floodgate GRAMMAROpen belongs to a group of verbs where the same noun can be the subject of the verb or its object.• You can say: · She opened the door. In this sentence, ‘the door’ is the object of open.• You can say: · The door opened. In this sentence, ‘the door’ is the subject of open.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSopen used about a door, window, container, package, letter, your eyes, or your mouth: · I opened the door quietly.· She was nervous about opening the letter.· Open your mouth wide.unlock to open a door, drawer, box etc with a key: · You need a key to unlock the safe.unscrew to open a lid on a bottle, container etc by turning it: · I carefully unscrewed the lid of the jar.force open to open a drawer, window, cupboard etc using force: · The door was locked so we had to force it open.unwrap to open a package by removing the paper that covers it: · The children were busy unwrapping their Christmas presents.unfasten/undo to make something no longer fastened or tied, for example a seat belt or a piece of clothing: · He unfastened the top button of his shirt.· I was so full I had to undo my belt.open onto/into phrasal verb if a room, door etc opens onto or into another place, you can enter that other place directly through it: The door opens onto a long balcony.open out phrasal verb1if a road, path, or passage opens out, it becomes wideropen out into Beyond the forest the path opened out into a track.2British English if someone opens out, they become less shyopen up phrasal verb1opportunity if opportunities open up, or a new situation opens them up, they become available or possible: With a microscope, a whole new world of investigation opens up.open something ↔ up The new international agreement opens up the possibility of much greater co-operation against terrorism.2land open something ↔ up if someone opens up an area of land, they make it easier to reach and ready for development: The new road will open up 300 acres of prime development land.3door/container etc to open something that is closed, locked, or covered: Open up, this is the police!open something ↔ up He opened up his case and took out a clean sweater.4shop/office etc a)if a shop, office etc opens up or is opened up, someone starts it b)if a shop, office etc opens up at a particular time, it starts business at that time5disagreement/discussion open something ↔ up to start a discussion or argument: The article was written with the intention of opening up a public debate.6competition/race if someone opens up a lead in a competition or race, they increase the distance or number of points by which they are winning7talk to stop being shy and say what you really think: Last night was the first time that Ken had opened up about his feelings.8with a gun to start shooting9hole/crack etc if a hole, crack etc opens up or is opened up, it appears and becomes wider open1 adjective open2 verb open3 noun openopen3 noun Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1 in the open outdoors: In the summer, we camped in the open.2 (out) in the open information that is out in the open is not hidden or secret: By now the whole affair was in the open. She never let her dislike for him come out into the open. All these concerns need to be brought out into the open.
WDF	open [ˈəʊpən]opened, opening, opens CET4CET6TEM4考研 v355 121005 14564 47102 20567 28308 10464 r5322 5113 427 2986 652 761 287 j581 72899 8702 21331 14535 17482 10849 VERB394 3618072 ADJ569 2718257 ADV6381 123892 NOUN53813 615 Spoken: 251309487 opened[37281] opening[32683] opens[11582] 打开(58%)，公开(11%)，开放的(7%)，开着的(5%)，户外(4%)，营业(4%)，公开的(4%)，张开(3%)，展开(3%)，开张(1%) adj.公开的；敞开的；空旷的；坦率的；营业着的 vi.开始；展现 vt.公开；打开 n.公开；空旷；户外

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