环球即时：第14课| Vanessa说英语 | 50个重要的phrasal verb

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to account for

英译：to be the explanation or cause for something

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例1：I think the cold weather accounted for the low attendance at the game.

例2：I can't account for the missing don't know where it went!

to act out

英译：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 制造麻烦

英译：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 考虑

英译：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 为...负责

英译：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 申请

英译：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 退让

英译：to withdraw your position to step away from a fight

例1：The stray cat wasn't going to back 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

英译：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

英译：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

英译：to move backwards

例1：You need to back parked way too close to me.

例2：Everyone back up, give me some space!

to bank on 寄予

英译：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 将...归结于

英译：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 封锁、封闭

英译：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、发怒

英译：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 will blow up!

to blow off 忽略

英译：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 just blew me off!

to blow over 平息

英译：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 震惊、惊讶

英译：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

英译: 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

英译：to mention

例1：Don't bring up her ex in '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

英译：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,号召

英译：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

英译：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 延续

英译：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调查

英译：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 wonder what they have.

to check up on 检查

英译：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 

英译：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

英译：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镇压

英译：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

英译：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削减

英译：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

英译：to be naturally able to do something

例1：I think she is cut out for 's just a natural teacher.

例2：I am not cut out for hate loud noises.

to cut up

英译：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

英译：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

英译：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

英译：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

英译：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

英译：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

英译：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

英译：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

英译：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

英译：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

英译：to surrender or admit defeat

例1：I give up on eating healthy during the '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

英译：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

英译：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

英译：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

英译：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

英译：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

英译：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

英译：to move at the same rate as someone or something

例1：When we go running, I can never keep up with my runs so fast!

例2：When I went to the new college, I could not keep up with the ideas were just way over my head.

例3：I cannot keep up with that is too fast!

to keep to yourself

英译：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.