第14課| Vanessa說英語 | 50個重要的phrasal verb
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to account for
英譯：to be the explanation or cause for something
例1：I think the cold weather accounted for the low attendance at the game.
例2：I can't account for the missing money.I don't know where it went!
to act out
英譯：to express your feelings acting in a disruptive way
例1: The child acted out when her mom wouldn't give her any candy.
例2：She was so hungry that she started to act out.
to act up 制造麻煩
英譯：to cause trouble
例1：He always used to act up in class, but guess what? Now he's a doctor!
例2：My car battery has been acting up. I think I need to get a new one.
to allow for 考慮
英譯：to take into consideration
例1：When you create a budget, you should allow for emergencies.
例2：I didn't allow for traffic this morning, so I think I'm gonna be late.
to answer for 為...負(fù)責(zé)
英譯：to be held responsible for something
例1：You will have to answer for your actions someday.
例2：He had to answer for his crimes.
to apply for 申請
英譯：to make a formal request for something
例1：My parents encouraged me to apply for every scholarship possible.
例2：Even if? you don't meet the qualifications, you should apply for the job anyway.
to back down 退讓
英譯：to withdraw your position to step away from a fight
例1：The stray cat wasn't going to back down.He was ready to fight.
例2：When she knew that she wasn't going to win the arguments, she decided to back down.
to back off 后退
英譯：to move backwards or become less aggressive
例1：I couldn't tell he was getting upset, so I decided to back off and give him some space.
例2：They decided to back off their threats after someone called the cops.
to back out of 退出
英譯：to withdraw from something you've agreed to do
例1：They decided to back out of the cease-fire agreement.
例2：She decided to back out of the vacation plans when she realized how much it cost.
to back up 后退
英譯：to move backwards
例1：You need to back up.You parked way too close to me.
例2：Everyone back up, give me some space!
to bank on 寄予
英譯：to base your hope on something or someone
例1：Clark is banking on his holiday bonus this year.
例2：He is banking on her saying yes to his proposal of marriage.
to boil down to 將...歸結(jié)于
英譯：to be summatized as
例1：A successful organization boils down to trust and leadership.
例2：In politics, it all boils down to who has the most money and power.
to block off 封鎖、封閉
英譯：to seperate or close something
例1：The police had to block off a few streets while they were clearing the wreck.
例2：I need to block off a few hours in my schedule so that I can study English with Vanessa.
to blow up 爆炸、發(fā)怒
英譯：to explode or to get angry
例1：Don't blow up at me. I told you this would happen.
例2：Don't light a match near the gasoline.It will blow up!
to blow off 忽略
英譯：to not show up for something or to ignore someone
例1：I really just wanted to blow off work today and go do something fun.
例2：She didn't even say hi to me.She just blew me off!
to blow over 平息
英譯：to go away, settle or calm down
例1：I‘m waiting for the storm to blow over before I go on a hike.
例2：Once the argument blows over, we'll be able to come to an agreement.
to be blown away 震驚、驚訝
英譯：to be shocked or greatly impressed
例1：She was blown away by how amazing the artwork was.
例2：I am blown away by how much money we raised for charity!
to break even收支平衡
英譯: to neither gain nor lose money
例1：They thought they would make money on the sale, but they just broken even.
例2：Once we account for the cost of materials, we will break even.
to bring up提及
英譯：to mention
例1：Don't bring up her ex in conversation.It's still a really sensitive subject.
例2：He tried to bring up the possibility of a rasie, and his boss just blew him off忽略.
to call for 呼吁、要求
英譯：to require or demand
例1：This recipe calls for chicken, but I am using pork instead.
例2：Desperate times call for desperate measures.
to call on要求,號召
英譯：to ask someone to do something
例1：They called on all the availbale staff to help with the event.
例2：I know I can always call on her when I need something.
to call out指出
英譯：to point out, challenge, or denounce
例1：He called me out for eating the last cookie!
例2：The politician called out his opponent for lying to the people.
to carry over 延續(xù)
英譯：to transfer something to a later point in time
例1：For anything that didn't get donw today, you'll need to carry it over tomorrow.
例2：If you don't pay your bill this month, it will carry over into the next bill.
to check out調(diào)查
英譯：to look at or investigate
例1：Did you check out that article I sent you ? I thought it was pretty interesting.
例2：I’m going to check out the new bookstore.I wonder what they have.
to check up on 檢查
英譯：to see if something or someone is ok
例1：I need to check up on my grandpa because he has the flu.
例2：The kids seem misteriously quiet. I should check up on them.
to come around?
英譯：to reluctantly agree to something or change your mind
例1：I know you don't agree with me on this, but I think you'll come around.
例2：I used to not like sci-fi movies, but I am starting to come around.
to come after追求
英譯：to pursue or follow
例1：The bear was coming after me!
例2：Dan, I swear, I thought that spider was coming after me. That's why I screamed.
to crack down鎮(zhèn)壓
英譯：to enforce laws or punish more severely
例1：The police are cracking down on speeding through the neighborhood.
例2：The library is cracking down on people who lose or damage books.
to crack up
英譯：to laugh or cause to laugh
例1：My son cracks up everytime he plays with our chickens. He thinks they're so funny.
例2：I know that TV show is old, but it cracks me up every time i watch it.
to cut back on削減
英譯：to reduce or lower
例1：I need to cut back on sweets. The dentist said I might be getting a cavity.
例2：I really need to cut back on my spending and save more money.
to be cut out for
英譯：to be naturally able to do something
例1：I think she is cut out for teaching.She's just a natural teacher.
例2：I am not cut out for construction.I hate loud noises.
to cut up
英譯：to cut into smaller pieces, parts, or sections
例1：My son helps with dinner by cutting up the vegetables.
例2：I cut up the meat to put it in the stew.
to fall for
英譯：to be deceived by something
例1：I can't believe that you fell for that scam. They're just trying to take your money!
例2：Don't fall for his tough guy act. He's really a sensitive guy.
to fall in with
英譯：to get involced with someone or to agree to something
例1：My parents always warned me about falling in with the wrong crowd.
例2：I fell in with the protesters as I was walking down the street.
to fall down
英譯：to decrease, usually in a bad way
例1：Please, don't fall down the stairs. Hold onto the railing.
例2：My stocks really fell down over the last quarter.
to fall back on
英譯：to have a backup plan when other things fail
例1：When I lost my job, I had to fall back on my savings.
例2：If you lose your job, you can always fall back on joining the circus.
to fall out
英譯：to have an argument, to no longer be on good terms
例1：He left home after falling out with his parents.
例2：They had fallen out over who's fault it was, and now they don't talk to each other anymore.
例3：We had a falling out a couple years ago, and I haven't seen him since.
to fill in
英譯：to inform someone or provide information
例1：You need to fill in the correct answers on a test if you want to get a good score.
例2：You missed class yesterday? Don't worry, I will fill you in.
to fill out
英譯：to add information on a form
例1：Don't forget to fill out every section on the job application.
例2：You need to fill out these forms before the doctor will see you.
to fill up
英譯：to add something or to become full
例1：I made the mistake of filling up on free bread before our meal came.
例2：I need to fill up my gas tank.
to give out
英譯：to distribute something
例1：They were giving out free samples of cheese at the grocery store.
例2：I like to give out presents for Christmas.
to give up on
英譯：to surrender or admit defeat
例1：I give up on eating healthy during the holidays.There's so many good things to eat!
例2：He didn't want to give up on his team, but he knew that they definitely would not win.
to give way
英譯：to collapse or break under physical stresses
例1：Be careful! Don't step on that floor. It might give way.
例2：I‘m worried that that old bridge might give way before they repair it.
to hang on
英譯：to wait a moment
例1：Hang on. I'll be right there.
例2：If you want to hang on a minute, I can walk with you to the park.
to hold out
英譯：to wait, to have resolve in hopes that something will get better
例1：He's holding out on buying a new car because he thinks he can get a good deal somewhere else.
例2：The troops held out the attacks because they knew that reinforcements were on their way.
to hold up
英譯：to delay or block progress
例1：The weather is holding up our project that we were trying to do outside.
例2：The wreck held up traffic for hours.
to keep off
英譯：to avoid touching something
例1：The sign says"keep off the grass" but everyone is ignorig it.
例2：I wear a sunhat duting the summer to keep the sun off my face.
to keep on
英譯：to continue to do something
例1：I know it's hard to practice, but keep on practicing and you'll get better.
例2：My dad always told me to keep on keepin' on.
to keep up with
英譯：to move at the same rate as someone or something
例1：When we go running, I can never keep up with my friend.She runs so fast!
例2：When I went to the new college, I could not keep up with the preofessor.His ideas were just way over my head.
例3：I cannot keep up with that movie.It is too fast!
to keep to yourself
英譯：to be private, to avoid contact with others
例1：My neighbors just kind of keep to themselves.
例2：When you're sick, it's a good idea to keep to yourself so that other people don't get sick.
