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ain't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | slang or nonstandard, abbreviation (am not) (am/is/are not 的非标准缩略形式) | 不是 bú shì |
| I ain't a liar; I'm telling you the truth! |
| 我不是骗子,我给你说的都是事实! |
ain't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | slang or nonstandard, abbreviation (is not) ("is not"的缩写) | 不是 bú shì |
| Working two jobs ain't easy but I've got to pay the rent. |
| 做两份工作并不容易,但我必须要付房租。 |
ain't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | slang or nonstandard, abbreviation (are not) ("are not"的缩写) | 不是 bú shì |
| You ain't my dad; you can't tell me what to do! |
| 你不是我的父亲;你不需要命令我怎么做! |
ain't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | slang or nonstandard, abbreviation (have not) ("have not"的缩写) | 没有 méi yǒu |
| I ain't got any money. |
| 我没有钱。 |
ain't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | slang or nonstandard, abbreviation (has not) ("has not"的缩写) | 没有 méi yǒu |
| The teacher ain't told us what to do yet. |
| 老师没有告诉我们该怎么做。 |
aren't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (are not) | 不 bù |
| | 不是 bú shì |
| Bananas aren't pink. Aren't you cold? It's the middle of winter and you're wearing shorts! |
can't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (can not) (口语) | [can not 的缩约形式] [can not de suō yuē xíng shì ] |
| I can't hear the doorbell when I'm in the back room. |
| 我在密室的时候听不到门铃声。 |
can't be bothered adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | informal (unwilling to make effort) | 嫌麻烦而不愿意做…
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| I can't be bothered with proofreading, so I just post my e-mails as they are, misspellings and all. |
can't be bothered to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | informal (unwilling to make effort) | 嫌麻烦而不愿意做…
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can't be helped, cannot be helped v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (unavoidable) | 不可避免 bù kě bì miǎn |
| It's a pity that Deborah can't come with us, but it can't be helped. |
can't be in all places at one time v | informal (have too many obligations to fulfil) (非正式用语) | (事情太多)分身无术 shì qíng tài duō fēn shēn wú shù |
can't help [sth], can't help doing [sth], cannot help v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (feel compelled to do [sth]) | 不禁…
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| I can't help wondering if she really knows what she's doing. |
can't wait for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative, informal (be impatient for) (表示不耐烦) | 迫切地希望
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| I can't wait for this day to be over. |
couldn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (could not) | 不能 bù néng |
| | 不行 bù xíng |
| Andy couldn't come because he had other plans. |
couldn't care less about v | (feel completely apathetic towards) | 对…丝毫不感兴趣 duì sī háo bù gǎn xìng qù |
| | 毫不在意… háo bú zài yì |
| | 不喜欢… bù xǐ huān |
| I couldn't care less about the tabloid headlines. |
couldn't-give-a-damn attitude nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | slang, potentially offensive (apathy, lack of concern) (俚语,可能无礼) | 一点都不在意的态度,根本不在乎的态度
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| There's no way I'd hire him with his couldn't-give-a-damn attitude. |
didn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (did not) (表否定) | 没有 méi yǒu |
| Sam didn't know how to answer such a tricky question. |
doesn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (does not) | [does not的缩写形式] [does not de suō xiě xíng shì ] |
| He doesn't live at this address in the winter. |
| 他冬天不住在这里。 |
doesn't matter interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (it's not important) | 不要紧 bú yào jǐn |
| | 没关系 méi guān xì |
| "I didn't have time to call Peter." "Doesn't matter. I'll probably see him this evening anyway." |
It doesn't matter interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (it's not important) | 没关系 méi guān xì |
| | 不要紧 bú yào jǐn |
| "I forget to buy the milk." "It doesn't matter. I'll stop by the supermarket on the way back from work." |
don't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial (do not) (口语) | [do not 的缩约形式] [do not de suō yuē xíng shì ] |
Don't! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | colloquial, abbreviation (do not do that) (感叹词) | 不要,别
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don't forget interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (do not forget) (非正式用语) | 别忘了 bié wàng le |
| Don't forget to turn off the light when leaving the office. |
Don't hold your breath. interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal ([sth] is unlikely to happen soon) | 别紧张 bié jǐn zhāng |
| | 放轻松 fàng qīng sōng |
| Neil promised that he would have everything ready. Don't hold your breath, though! |
Don't judge a book by the cover!, don't judge a book by its cover interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | proverb (appearances can be deceptive) | 别以貌取人 bié yǐ mào qǔ rén |
| She definitely looks trustworthy, but don't judge a book by its cover. |
don't kid yourself interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (do not be deluded) (非正式用语) | 别骗你自己了 bié piàn nǐ zì jǐ le |
| He doesn't love you, don't kid yourself! |
don't mention it interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (you're welcome) | 不客气 bú kè qì |
| | 不用谢 bú yòng xiè |
| "Thanks so much for all your help." "Don't mention it! It was no trouble." |
don't rock the boat interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | figurative (do not cause trouble) (比喻) | 别找麻烦了 bié zhǎo má fán le |
| The arrangements are already made, so don't rock the boat. |
don't run interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (do not run) (非正式用语) | 别跑 bié pǎo |
| In case of fire, walk, don't run, to the nearest exit. |
don't worry interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (do not worry) (非正式用语) | 别担心 bié dān xīn |
| Don't worry, I am here right behind you. |
don't you? | (question tag) | 不是吗? bú shì ma |
| Why am I asking you for directions? - well, you live here, don't you? |
dot the i's and cross the t's, dot your i's and cross your t's v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (attend to detail) | 一丝不苟 yì sī bù gǒu |
| | 注重细节 zhù zhòng xì jié |
hadn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (had not) (口语) | 没有 méi yǒu |
| It was obvious that Karen hadn't seen the newspaper article. It was a surprise when I saw Jeff; I hadn't expected him to be at the party. |
| 凯伦很明显没有看报纸上那篇文章。我看到杰夫时很奇怪;我没想到他参加了聚会。 |
hasn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (has not) (非正式用语) | [has not的缩略形式]
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| Bebe hasn't eaten supper yet. |
haven't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (have not) (非正式用语) | [have not的缩写]
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| I haven't seen the neighbors in a long time. |
I can't wait! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (I am excited about [sth]) (表示期待) | 我都等不及了,我迫不及待
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| "This time next week we'll be on holiday." "I can't wait!" |
I don't care interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (It's not important to me.) | 我不在乎 wǒ bú zài hu |
| | 我不管 wǒ bù guǎn |
| "You can't go out dressed like that; you'll get cold." "I don't care." |
I don't know interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (declaration of ignorance of [sth]) (非正式用语) | 我不知道 wǒ bù zhī dào |
| I don't know how to knit. |
I don't mind interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (I have no preference) (非正式用语) | 我无所谓,怎么都可以,随便
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| "We can go to the cinema or ten-pin bowling. What do you want to do?" "I don't mind." |
I don't mind interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (I am not upset) (非正式用语) | 我不介意 wǒ bú jiè yì |
| I don't mind if you sit beside me. |
I don't think so interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (I believe not) | 我认为并非如此 wǒ rèn wéi bìng fēi rú cǐ |
| | 我不同意 wǒ bù tóng yì |
| When Tom asked me if Sally was coming to the party I replied "I don't think so". |
isn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (is not) (口语) | [is not的缩写形式] [is not de suō xiě xíng shì ] |
| That cat isn't yours, is it? |
isn't it? | (question tag) | 难道不是吗? nán dào bú shì ma ? |
| This is your book, isn't it? |
mustn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (must not) (缩写,口语) | 不许,不准,禁止
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| You mustn't worry too much; everything will be fine. |
needn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (need not) (缩写) | 不必
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| | 不需要 bù xū yào |
| You needn't cook dinner for me tonight; I'm going out with friends. |
| 你今晚不必准备我的晚餐,我会跟朋友出去。 |
shan't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | slightly dated, colloquial, abbreviation (shall not: refusal) | 不能 bù néng |
| | 不会
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| | 不应该
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| I shan't tell you again; tidy your room! |
shan't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | dated, colloquial, abbreviation (shall not: prediction) (表预测) | 不会
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shouldn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (should not) | 不应该
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| | 不应当
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| | 不应
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| You shouldn't say things like that about your teacher; it's rude. |
T, t nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (20th letter of alphabet) | [字母表中第20个字母] [ zì mǔ biǎo zhōng dì èr shí gè zì mǔ ] |
| The roads meet in the shape of a T. |
T-bone, T-bone steak nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (cut of beef with T-shaped bone) | T骨牛排
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T-bone [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | US, informal (crash into side of vehicle) | 撞击… zhuàng jī |
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T-shirt, tee-shirt nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (short-sleeved collarless top) (外穿) | T恤衫,短袖圆领运动衫
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| In the summer I usually wear just shorts and a T-shirt. |
wasn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (was not) | 不是 bú shì |
| There's no need to apologise; the accident wasn't your fault. |
weren't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (were not) (表否定) | 不 bù |
| My housemates and I weren't in when the landlord called to collect his rent. |
won't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (will not: prediction) (表预测) | 不会
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| It won't rain tomorrow. |
won't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (will not: refusal) | 不肯 bù kěn |
| He just won't listen to reason! |
wouldn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (would not) | 不 bù |
| | 不会
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| I wouldn't do that if I were you. I pushed the door with all my might, but it wouldn't open. |