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party party ★★★★★/pɑ͟ː(r)ti/1[N-COUNT	可数名词]政党；党派 A party is a political organization whose members have similar aims and beliefs. Usually the organization tries to get its members elected to the government of a country. ...a member of the Labour party.工党党员...India's ruling party.印度执政党...opposition parties.反对党...her resignation as party leader.她辞去政党领导人的职务2[N-COUNT	可数名词]See also:dinner party；garden party；hen party；stag party；聚会；派对 A party is a social event, often in someone's home, at which people enjoy themselves doing things such as eating, drinking, dancing, talking, or playing games. The couple met at a party...那对情侣是在一个派对上认识的。We threw a huge birthday party...我们举办了盛大的生日聚会。Most teenagers like to go to parties.大多数青少年喜欢参加派对。3[VERB	动词]尽情欢乐；纵情狂欢 If you party, you enjoy yourself doing things such as going out to parties, drinking, dancing, and talking to people.   [V]They come to eat and drink, to swim, to party. Sometimes they never go to bed...他们来吃喝、游泳、狂欢，有时都不睡觉。After a long evening of partying he looked tired.纵情狂欢了一夜后，他看起来累了。4[N-COUNT	可数名词]See also:search party；working party；群；伙；批 A party of people is a group of people who are doing something together, for example travelling together.   [usu with supp]They became separated from their party.他们和伙伴们分开了。...a party of sightseers.一群观光客...a research party of scientists.科学家组成的研究团队5[N-COUNT	可数名词]See also:third party；（法律协议或辩论中的）一方 One of the people involved in a legal agreement or dispute can be referred to as a particular party.   [usu supp N]  [LEGAL 法律]It has to be proved that they are the guilty party.必须证明他们是过错方。...he was the injured party.他是受害方。...a court, the decision of which may not satisfy either party.所作判决可能无法令任何一方满意的法庭6[PHRASE	短语]参与，参加（行动或协议） Someone who is a party to or is party to an action or agreement is involved in it, and therefore partly responsible for it.   [V inflects]Crook had resigned his post rather than be party to such treachery.克鲁克已经辞职了，不愿参与这种背信弃义的行为。 party1 nounparty2 verbpartypar‧ty1 /ˈpɑːti $ ˈpɑːrti/ ●●● S1 W1 noun (plural parties) [countable]  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1for fun a social event when a lot of people meet together to enjoy themselves by eating, drinking, dancing etc:  We’re having a small party this evening to celebrate our wedding anniversary.throw/give a party The university threw a party to welcome them.go/come to a party Are you going to the party tonight?at a party I met John at a party a couple of months ago. the party spirit (=the way someone feels when they are really enjoying a party) →hen party, house party, stag party, party animal2in politics a political organization with particular beliefs and aims, which you can vote for in elections:  I have always voted for the Labour Party. He failed to win the party’s nomination for president. The conference is open to all party members. →party line► see thesaurus at organization3group of people a group of people who go somewhere together or do a job togetherparty of a party of tourists There were several students in our party. A search party was sent out to look for the missing climbers. a rescue party Admission is free for school parties. →working party► see thesaurus at groupGRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?• In meanings 2 and 3, party is usually followed by a singular verb: · The party has accepted the need for change.• In British English, you can also use a plural verb: · The party  have accepted the need for change.Grammar guide ‒ NOUNS4in an argument/law law or formal one of the people or groups who are involved in a legal argument or agreement:  helping the two parties to reach an agreementguilty/innocent party He sees himself as the innocent party in this dispute. →third party15be (a) party to something formal to be involved in an activity or decision:  I was not a party to this discussion.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbshave a party· We’re having a party on Saturday night.hold a party· The party was held at his flat.throw/give a party (=organize it)· Staff threw a party to celebrate the news.host a party (=give a large or formal party)· The party was hosted by the Danish ambassador.go to/come to a party (also attend a party formal)· Are you going to Tom’s party?· About 500 people will attend a party in her honour.invite somebody to a party· I’ve been invited to Greg’s party next weekend.gatecrash a party (=go to it even though you have not been invited)· Some older boys tried to gatecrash the party.a party is in full swing (=people at a party are having a good time talking, dancing etc)· At 3 am, the party was still in full swing.there is a party going on· Somewhere near the hotel there was a party going on.a party breaks up (=it ends and people go home)· The party broke up a little after midnight.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + partya birthday party· They met at her sister’s 18th birthday party.a Christmas/Halloween etc party· I hope you’re going to the office Christmas party.a big/small party· I don’t really like going to big parties.a dinner party (=one where people are invited to someone’s house for an evening meal)· It’s a favorite topic of conversation at fashionable dinner parties these days.a cocktail party (=a fairly formal party, at which alcoholic drinks are served)· I first met him at a cocktail party at the American embassy.a fancy dress party British English, a costume party American English (=one where people wear unusual clothes, for example so they look like someone from a story)· She went to the fancy dress party as Snow White.an office party· I danced with my boss at the office party.a surprise party· Amy has planned a surprise party for his birthday.a farewell/leaving party· You didn’t come to Ken’s farewell party, did you?a street party (=one held outside in a street)· Thousands flocked to the street party on Princess Street to celebrate New Year.a lavish party (=one where a lot of money has been spent)· He threw lavish parties for his celebrity friends.party + NOUNthe party spirit (=the way people feel when they are really enjoying a party)· There’ll be plenty of free champagne to get the party spirit going.be in a party mood (=want to enjoy yourself at a party)· Kate wasn’t really in a party mood, so she stayed home.party games· The children had great fun playing party games.a party dress· The little girls were wearing white party dresses.COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘make a party’ or ‘do a party’. Say  have a party.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + partya political party· The Labour Party and the Conservative Party are the two main political parties in Britain.the Labour/Democratic etc Party· The leadership race within the Republican Party is almost over.an opposition party (=a party that is not in power)· The tax increase was criticized by opposition parties.the ruling party (=the party in power)· The ruling party’s level of support grew throughout the year.a right-wing/left-wing party· Support for the right-wing parties was strongest among young working-class men.party + NOUNa party member· He’s been a Conservative party member for 20 years.the party leader· He met with opposition party leaders.a party candidate (=someone who represents a political party in an election)· The seat was won by the Socialist Party candidate with 68% of the vote.the party faithful (=strong supporters of a party)· His policies appeal to the party faithful.a party activist (=someone who works hard for a party)· Campaign literature is distributed by unpaid party activists.party policy (=a political party’s official plan or position on important subjects)· There has been a change in party policy.a party conference· He will give a speech at the Tory party conference this morning.the party chairman British English· He resigned as Conservative party chairman.a party official· The incident has angered senior party officials.verbsa party wins/loses an election· Do you think the Labour Party can win the next election?join a party· Bloomfield joined the Communist Party in 1946.form/found a party· The two politicians broke away from the PDF to form a new political party.phrasesa party is in power· From 1945 until 1951 the Labour Party was in power in Britain.a party comes to power (=begins to be the government)· The ruling party came to power in May 2001.THESAURUSparty a social event when a lot of people meet together to enjoy themselves by eating, drinking, dancing etc: · We’re having a party for Sarah’s 40th birthday.· I met my boyfriend at a party.get-together an informal party: · Christmas is the perfect time for a family get-together.ball a large formal party where people dance: · the end of term ballrave a large party which is held outside or in an empty building, where people dance to music and take illegal drugsreception a large formal party, especially one after a wedding or to welcome an important person: · The wedding reception is at a nearby hotel.· a reception for the Thai Foreign Minister· They attended a White House reception to mark the Queen’s visit.function a large formal or official party: · He has been asked to play at many corporate functions (=an official party held by a company).celebration a party or special event that is organized in order to celebrate something: · the country’s 50th anniversary celebrations· It was a 21st birthday celebration which Mary would never forget.bash informal a party, especially a big one that a lot of famous people go to – used especially in journalism: · the star’s birthday bash· a picture of him at a Hollywood bash· a showbiz bashdo British English informal a party: · We’re having a do to celebrate Margaret’s birthday.dinner party a party where people are invited to someone’s house for an evening meal: · I met him at a dinner party.house-warming (party) a party that you have when you move into a new house: · We’re having a house-warming next week.cocktail party (also drinks party British English) a party that people go to in order to talk and have a drink together for a few hoursfancy-dress party British English, costume party American English a party where people dress in special clothes, for example to look like a famous person or a character in a storyhen party especially British English a social event just before a wedding, for a woman who is getting married and her female friendsstag night British English, bachelor party American English a social event just before a wedding, for a man who is getting married and his male friendsbaby/wedding shower American English an event at which people give presents to a woman who is going to have a baby or get marriedparty1 nounparty2 verbpartyparty2 verb (past tense and past participle partied, present participle partying, third person singular parties) [intransitive]  Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases  informal to enjoy yourself with a group of other people by drinking alcohol, eating, dancing etc:  Let’s party!

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               你去参加聚会了吗？                    ◆        party games        联欢会游戏                    ☞see also                                            hen party                                      ,                                            house party                                      ,                                            stag party                                at          stag night                            3      ★              [countable + singular or plural verb        ]                    a group of people who are doing sth together such as travelling or visiting somewhere          （一起旅行或参观等的）群，队，组                            ◆        The school is taking a party of 40 children to France.        学校将带领一个 40 人的儿童团队前往法国。                    ◆        The theatre gives a 10% discount to parties of more than ten.        剧场给十人以上的团体打九折。                    ☞see also                                            search party                                      ,                                            working party                                                  4              [countable        ]                    (          formal)                one of the people or groups of people involved in a legal agreement or argument          （契约或争论的）当事人，一方                            ◆        the          guilty/innocent party                有罪的╱无罪的一方                    ◆        The contract can be terminated by either party with three months' notice.        合同的任何一方如提前三个月通知，均可终止本合同。                    ☞see also                                            injured party                                      ,                                            third party                                                  IDIOMS              be (a) party to sth                              (              formal)                        to be involved in an agreement or action              参与，参加（协议或行动）                                            ◆            to be party to a decision            参与作出决议                                ◆            He refused to be a party to any violence.            他拒绝参与任何暴力活动。                                      ˌbring sth to the ˈparty/ˈtable                              to contribute sth useful to a discussion, project, etc.              为（讨论、项目等）作出贡献                                            ◆            What Hislop brought to the party was real commitment and energy.            希斯洛普对党的贡献是他全身心的投入和十足的干劲。                                                    verb                    (              par·ties        ,        party·ing        ,        par·tied        ,        par·tied            )              [intransitive      ]              (        informal)            to enjoy yourself, especially by eating, drinking alcohol and dancing        寻欢作乐；吃喝玩乐                    ◆      They were out partying every night.      他们每晚都外出寻欢作乐。                  party              /        ˈpɑːti                ;          NAmE                ˈpɑːrti                /             www.ankiedu.club

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Collins	party ★★★★★ /pɑ͟ː(r)ti/ 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]政党；党派 A party is a political organization whose members have similar aims and beliefs. Usually the organization tries to get its members elected to the government of a country. ...a member of the Labour party. 工党党员 ...India's ruling party. 印度执政党 ...opposition parties. 反对党 ...her resignation as party leader. 她辞去政党领导人的职务 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]See also:dinner party ；garden party ；hen party ；stag party ；聚会；派对 A party is a social event, often in someone's home, at which people enjoy themselves doing things such as eating, drinking, dancing, talking, or playing games. The couple met at a party... 那对情侣是在一个派对上认识的。 We threw a huge birthday party... 我们举办了盛大的生日聚会。 Most teenagers like to go to parties. 大多数青少年喜欢参加派对。 3 [VERB 动词]尽情欢乐；纵情狂欢 If you party, you enjoy yourself doing things such as going out to parties, drinking, dancing, and talking to people. [V] They come to eat and drink, to swim, to party. Sometimes they never go to bed... 他们来吃喝、游泳、狂欢，有时都不睡觉。 After a long evening of partying he looked tired. 纵情狂欢了一夜后，他看起来累了。 4 [N-COUNT 可数名词]See also:search party ；working party ；群；伙；批 A party of people is a group of people who are doing something together, for example travelling together. [usu with supp] They became separated from their party. 他们和伙伴们分开了。 ...a party of sightseers. 一群观光客 ...a research party of scientists. 科学家组成的研究团队 5 [N-COUNT 可数名词]See also:third party ；（法律协议或辩论中的）一方 One of the people involved in a legal agreement or dispute can be referred to as a particular party. [usu supp N] [LEGAL 法律] It has to be proved that they are the guilty party. 必须证明他们是过错方。 ...he was the injured party. 他是受害方。 ...a court, the decision of which may not satisfy either party. 所作判决可能无法令任何一方满意的法庭 6 [PHRASE 短语]参与，参加（行动或协议） Someone who is a party to or is party to an action or agreement is involved in it, and therefore partly responsible for it. [V inflects] Crook had resigned his post rather than be party to such treachery. 克鲁克已经辞职了，不愿参与这种背信弃义的行为。
Oxford	party ★ / ˈpɑːti ; NAmE ˈpɑːrti / noun , verb party parties partied partying noun ★ ( plural parties ) 1 ★ ( alsoParty ) [countable + singular or plural verb ] a political organization that you can vote for in elections and whose members have the same aims and ideas 政党；党派 ◆ the Democratic and Republican Parties in the United States 美国的民主党和共和党 ◆ She belongs to the Labour Party. 她是工党党员。 ◆ the ruling/opposition party 执政╱反对党 ◆ the party leader/manifesto/policy 党的领袖╱宣言╱政策 ☞ collocationsat politics 2 ★ [countable ] ( especially in compounds 尤用于构成复合词 ) a social occasion, often in a person's home, at which people eat, drink, talk, dance and enjoy themselves 聚会；宴会；联欢会；派对 ◆ a birthday/dinner/garden, etc.party 生日聚会、晚宴、游园会等 ◆ to give/have/throw a party 搞聚会 ◆ Did you go to the party? 你去参加聚会了吗？ ◆ party games 联欢会游戏 ☞see also hen party , house party , stag party at stag night 3 ★ [countable + singular or plural verb ] a group of people who are doing sth together such as travelling or visiting somewhere （一起旅行或参观等的）群，队，组 ◆ The school is taking a party of 40 children to France. 学校将带领一个 40 人的儿童团队前往法国。 ◆ The theatre gives a 10% discount to parties of more than ten. 剧场给十人以上的团体打九折。 ☞see also search party , working party 4 [countable ] ( formal) one of the people or groups of people involved in a legal agreement or argument （契约或争论的）当事人，一方 ◆ the guilty/innocent party 有罪的╱无罪的一方 ◆ The contract can be terminated by either party with three months' notice. 合同的任何一方如提前三个月通知，均可终止本合同。 ☞see also injured party , third party IDIOMS be (a) party to sth ( formal) to be involved in an agreement or action 参与，参加（协议或行动） ◆ to be party to a decision 参与作出决议 ◆ He refused to be a party to any violence. 他拒绝参与任何暴力活动。 ˌbring sth to the ˈparty/ˈtable to contribute sth useful to a discussion, project, etc. 为（讨论、项目等）作出贡献 ◆ What Hislop brought to the party was real commitment and energy. 希斯洛普对党的贡献是他全身心的投入和十足的干劲。 verb ( par·ties , party·ing , par·tied , par·tied ) [intransitive ] ( informal) to enjoy yourself, especially by eating, drinking alcohol and dancing 寻欢作乐；吃喝玩乐 ◆ They were out partying every night. 他们每晚都外出寻欢作乐。 party / ˈpɑːti ; NAmE ˈpɑːrti /
LDC	party1 noun party2 verb partypar‧ty1 /ˈpɑːti $ ˈpɑːrti/ ●●● S1 W1 noun (plural parties) [countable] Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1for fun a social event when a lot of people meet together to enjoy themselves by eating, drinking, dancing etc: We’re having a small party this evening to celebrate our wedding anniversary.throw/give a party The university threw a party to welcome them.go/come to a party Are you going to the party tonight?at a party I met John at a party a couple of months ago. the party spirit (=the way someone feels when they are really enjoying a party) → hen party , house party , stag party , party animal 2in politics a political organization with particular beliefs and aims, which you can vote for in elections: I have always voted for the Labour Party. He failed to win the party’s nomination for president. The conference is open to all party members. → party line ► see thesaurus at organization 3group of people a group of people who go somewhere together or do a job togetherparty of a party of tourists There were several students in our party. A search party was sent out to look for the missing climbers. a rescue party Admission is free for school parties. → working party ► see thesaurus at group GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?• In meanings 2 and 3, party is usually followed by a singular verb: · The party has accepted the need for change.• In British English, you can also use a plural verb: · The party have accepted the need for change.Grammar guide ‒ NOUNS4in an argument/law law or formal one of the people or groups who are involved in a legal argument or agreement: helping the two parties to reach an agreementguilty/innocent party He sees himself as the innocent party in this dispute. → third party1 5be (a) party to something formal to be involved in an activity or decision: I was not a party to this discussion.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbshave a party· We’re having a party on Saturday night.hold a party· The party was held at his flat.throw/give a party (=organize it)· Staff threw a party to celebrate the news.host a party (=give a large or formal party)· The party was hosted by the Danish ambassador.go to/come to a party (also attend a party formal)· Are you going to Tom’s party?· About 500 people will attend a party in her honour.invite somebody to a party· I’ve been invited to Greg’s party next weekend.gatecrash a party (=go to it even though you have not been invited)· Some older boys tried to gatecrash the party.a party is in full swing (=people at a party are having a good time talking, dancing etc)· At 3 am, the party was still in full swing.there is a party going on· Somewhere near the hotel there was a party going on.a party breaks up (=it ends and people go home)· The party broke up a little after midnight.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + partya birthday party· They met at her sister’s 18th birthday party.a Christmas/Halloween etc party· I hope you’re going to the office Christmas party.a big/small party· I don’t really like going to big parties.a dinner party (=one where people are invited to someone’s house for an evening meal)· It’s a favorite topic of conversation at fashionable dinner parties these days.a cocktail party (=a fairly formal party, at which alcoholic drinks are served)· I first met him at a cocktail party at the American embassy.a fancy dress party British English, a costume party American English (=one where people wear unusual clothes, for example so they look like someone from a story)· She went to the fancy dress party as Snow White.an office party· I danced with my boss at the office party.a surprise party· Amy has planned a surprise party for his birthday.a farewell/leaving party· You didn’t come to Ken’s farewell party, did you?a street party (=one held outside in a street)· Thousands flocked to the street party on Princess Street to celebrate New Year.a lavish party (=one where a lot of money has been spent)· He threw lavish parties for his celebrity friends.party + NOUNthe party spirit (=the way people feel when they are really enjoying a party)· There’ll be plenty of free champagne to get the party spirit going.be in a party mood (=want to enjoy yourself at a party)· Kate wasn’t really in a party mood, so she stayed home.party games· The children had great fun playing party games.a party dress· The little girls were wearing white party dresses.COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘make a party’ or ‘do a party’. Say have a party.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + partya political party· The Labour Party and the Conservative Party are the two main political parties in Britain.the Labour/Democratic etc Party· The leadership race within the Republican Party is almost over.an opposition party (=a party that is not in power)· The tax increase was criticized by opposition parties.the ruling party (=the party in power)· The ruling party’s level of support grew throughout the year.a right-wing/left-wing party· Support for the right-wing parties was strongest among young working-class men.party + NOUNa party member· He’s been a Conservative party member for 20 years.the party leader· He met with opposition party leaders.a party candidate (=someone who represents a political party in an election)· The seat was won by the Socialist Party candidate with 68% of the vote.the party faithful (=strong supporters of a party)· His policies appeal to the party faithful.a party activist (=someone who works hard for a party)· Campaign literature is distributed by unpaid party activists.party policy (=a political party’s official plan or position on important subjects)· There has been a change in party policy.a party conference· He will give a speech at the Tory party conference this morning.the party chairman British English· He resigned as Conservative party chairman.a party official· The incident has angered senior party officials.verbsa party wins/loses an election· Do you think the Labour Party can win the next election?join a party· Bloomfield joined the Communist Party in 1946.form/found a party· The two politicians broke away from the PDF to form a new political party.phrasesa party is in power· From 1945 until 1951 the Labour Party was in power in Britain.a party comes to power (=begins to be the government)· The ruling party came to power in May 2001.THESAURUSparty a social event when a lot of people meet together to enjoy themselves by eating, drinking, dancing etc: · We’re having a party for Sarah’s 40th birthday.· I met my boyfriend at a party.get-together an informal party: · Christmas is the perfect time for a family get-together.ball a large formal party where people dance: · the end of term ballrave a large party which is held outside or in an empty building, where people dance to music and take illegal drugsreception a large formal party, especially one after a wedding or to welcome an important person: · The wedding reception is at a nearby hotel.· a reception for the Thai Foreign Minister· They attended a White House reception to mark the Queen’s visit.function a large formal or official party: · He has been asked to play at many corporate functions (=an official party held by a company).celebration a party or special event that is organized in order to celebrate something: · the country’s 50th anniversary celebrations· It was a 21st birthday celebration which Mary would never forget.bash informal a party, especially a big one that a lot of famous people go to – used especially in journalism: · the star’s birthday bash· a picture of him at a Hollywood bash· a showbiz bashdo British English informal a party: · We’re having a do to celebrate Margaret’s birthday.dinner party a party where people are invited to someone’s house for an evening meal: · I met him at a dinner party.house-warming (party) a party that you have when you move into a new house: · We’re having a house-warming next week.cocktail party (also drinks party British English) a party that people go to in order to talk and have a drink together for a few hoursfancy-dress party British English, costume party American English a party where people dress in special clothes, for example to look like a famous person or a character in a storyhen party especially British English a social event just before a wedding, for a woman who is getting married and her female friendsstag night British English, bachelor party American English a social event just before a wedding, for a man who is getting married and his male friendsbaby/wedding shower American English an event at which people give presents to a woman who is going to have a baby or get married party1 noun party2 verb partyparty2 verb (past tense and past participle partied, present participle partying, third person singular parties) [intransitive] Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases informal to enjoy yourself with a group of other people by drinking alcohol, eating, dancing etc: Let’s party!
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