Object Noun Verb I B Thing Objectus Action

ob·ject

I

\\ˈäb-jikt, -(ˌ)jekt\\ noun1.
  a. something material that may be perceived by the senses
      I see an object in the distance
  b. something that when viewed stirs a particular emotion (as pity)
      look to the tragic loading of this bed…the object poisons sight; let it be hid — Shakespeare
2.
  a. something mental or physical toward which thought, feeling, or action is directed
      an object for study
      the object of my affection
      delicately carved art objects
  b. something physical that is perceived by an individual and becomes an agent for psychological identification
      the mother is the primary object of the child
3.
  a. the goal or end of an effort or activity :

purpose

,

objective

      their object is to investigate the matter thoroughly
  b. a cause for attention or concern
      money is no object
4. a thing that forms an element of or constitutes the subject matter of an investigation or science
5.
  a. a noun or noun equivalent (as a pronoun, gerund, or clause) denoting the goal or result of the action of a verb
  b. a noun or noun equivalent in a prepositional phrase
6.
  a. a data structure in object-oriented programming that can contain functions as well as data, variables, and other data structures
  b. a discrete entity (as a window or icon) in computer graphics that can be manipulated independently of other such entities
Synonyms: see
• ob·ject·less \\-ləs\\ adjective
• ob·ject·less·ness noun

II

\\əb-ˈjekt\\ verbtransitive verb
: to put forth in opposition or as an objection
    objected that the statement was misleading
intransitive verb
1. to oppose something firmly and usually with words or arguments
2. to feel distaste for something
• ob·jec·tor \\-ˈjek-tər\\ noun

III

\\same as 1\\ adjective: of, relating to, or being object code
    an object file

object
 1.
  object (n.) late 14c., "tangible thing, something perceived or presented to the senses," from M.L. objectum "thing put before" (the mind or sight), neut. of L. objectus, pp. of obicere "to present, oppose, cast in the way of," from ob "against" + jacere "to throw" (see jet). Sense of "thing aimed at" is late 14c. No object "not a thing regarded as important" is from 1782. Object lesson "instruction conveyed by examination of a material object" is from 1831.
 2.
  object (v.) c.1400, "to bring forward in opposition," from L. objectus, pp. of objectare "to cite as grounds for disapproval," freq. of obicere, or else lit. "to put or throw before or against" (see object (n.)).

☞ object
ob·ject noun / 5CbdVikt; NAmE 5B:bdVekt; -dVikt /
1. a thing that can be seen and touched, but is not alive
   物体；物品；东西:
   everyday objects such as cups and saucers
   诸如杯碟之类的日用品
   Glass and plastic objects lined the shelves.
   架子上排列着玻璃和塑料制品。
⇨ see also

UFO

2. ~ of desire, study, attention, etc. a person or thing that sb

desires

, studies, pays attention to, etc.
   (极欲得到、研究、注意等的)对象
⇨ see also

sex object

3. an aim or a purpose
   宗旨；目的；目标:
   Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer.
   她人生的唯一目标就是当游记作家。
   The object is to educate people about road safety.
   目的就是教育人们注意交通安全。
   If you're late, you'll defeat the whole object of the exercise.
   如果你迟到了,便不能达到整个活动的目的。
⇨ note at

target

4. (grammar 语法) a noun, noun phrase or pronoun that refers to a person or thing that is affected by the action of the verb (called the

direct object

), or that the action is done to or for (called the

indirect object

)
   宾语(包括直接宾语、间接宾语)； 受词
⇨ compare

subject

n. (5)
 IDIOMS 
▪ expense, money, etc. is no 'object
   used to say that you are willing to spend a lot of money
   费用不在话下；钱不成问题:
   He always travels first class—expense is no object.
   他总是乘头等舱旅行,从不计较花费多少。 verb / Eb5dVekt /
1. [V] ~ (to sb / sth) | ~ (to doing sth / to sb doing sth) to say that you disagree with, disapprove of or oppose sth
   不同意；不赞成；反对:
   Many local people object to the building of the new airport.
   许多当地的居民反对兴建新机场。
   If nobody objects, we'll postpone the meeting till next week.
   如果没有人反对,我们就把会议推迟到下周。
   I really object to being charged for parking.
   我非常反对收停车费。
2. to give sth as a reason for opposing sth
   提出…作为反对的理由；抗辩说
   SYN 

protest

:
  ▪ [V that]
   He objected that the police had arrested him without sufficient evidence.
   他抗辩说警察没有充分的证据就逮捕了他。
  ▪ [also V speech]
⇨ note at

complain

object noun

---

object verb

ob·ject
I. \ˈäbjikt, -jēkt sometimes -ˌjekt\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin objectus, from objectus, past participle of objicere, obicere to throw in the way, hinder, object, from ob- to, toward, against + -jicere, -icere (from jacere to throw) — more at ,
1. : something that is put or may be regarded as put in the way of some of the senses : a discrete visible or tangible thing
 < saw an object in the distance >
2. : something that arouses feelings (as of pity, amusement, disgust) in an observer : ,
3.
 a. : something (as an end, aim, or motive) by which the mind or any of its activities is directed : something on which the purposes are fixed as the end of action or effort : something that is sought for : final cause
  < let our object be, our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country — Daniel Webster >
  < the attainment of wealth was the object of his every effort >
 b.
  (1) : something that is set or may be regarded as set before the mind so as to be apprehended or known
   < an object of fear >
   < such objects of study >
  (2) : something of which the mind by any of its activities takes cognizance, whether a thing external in space and time or a conception formed by the mind itself
   < the opinion that the four main kinds of objects are cultural objects, other minds, physical objects, and data of our minds — Jørgen Jørgensen >
   — sometimes distinguished from ego, self-consciousness, and subject
  (3) : the totality of external phenomena constituting the not-self — compare
4. obsolete : , ,
5.
 a. : a noun or noun equivalent denoting in verb constructions that on or toward which the action of a verb is directed either actually or as conceived (as ball in I struck the ball and what had happened in I saw what had happened) and either immediately (as thanks in I give thanks) or less immediately (as you in I give you thanks)
 b. : a noun or noun equivalent having with an adjective or adverb a relation analogous to that of object with verb (as trouble in worth the trouble and brother in like his brother)
 c. : a noun or noun equivalent in a prepositional phrase (as table in on the table and city in from the city)
Synonyms: see
II. \əbˈjekt\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English objecten, from Latin objectus, past participle of objicere, obicere to object
transitive verb
1. archaic
 a. : to set before or against : bring into opposition : ,
 b. : to bring or place in view :
 c. : to offer as supportive evidence : bring forward as an argument or reason
2. : to offer in opposition (as by way of accusation or reproach) : adduce as an objection or adverse reason
 < objected that the statement was misleading >
3. obsolete
 a. : to expose to danger or other hazard
 b. :
intransitive verb
1. : to oppose something with words or argument — usually followed by to
 < objected vigorously to their statements >
2. : to feel aversion or distaste for something
 < any honest man will object to such a policy >
Synonyms:
 , , , : focuses attention on the fact of voiced dislike, aversion, or dissent without implication about its manner or content
  < objecting as a matter of principle >
  < objecting because the evidence was unclear >
  may suggest uttered objection delivered either with orderly formality or with emotion
  < the bill was passed despite the arguments of the protesting senators >
  < he went here and there swearing and protesting against every delay in the work — Sherwood Anderson >
  may apply to utterance blending objection and desire to persuade, influence, or convince
  < now and then a well-meaning friend of Sir Austin's ventured to remonstrate on a dangerous trial he was making in modeling any new plan of Education for a youth — George Meredith >
  may suggest earnest explanation of something objected to coupled with urgent insistence on change
  < I resolved, for Johnny's sake, to protest, and that very evening drew Gibbings aside and expostulated with him — A.T.Quiller-Couch >
  , often considered colloquial, suggests strenuous or recalcitrant objecting
  < employees kicking about the new regulations >
  < the crew kicking about their food >
  < newspaper editorials kicking about the delay >
III. noun
1. : a set of data, variables, and functions that is created, stored, and manipulated as a discrete basic unit in computer programming
2. : an entity (as an icon or window) especially as shown on a computer screen that can be manipulated independently of other such entities
IV. \ˈäbjikt, -jekt\ adjective
Etymology: object, noun
: of, relating to, or being object code
 < run an object file >

---

Search result show the entry is found in: , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or , or