ask you to read or notice, draw attention to I would like to call attention to the student parking problem.
cotton to that
believe in that, do that, relate to that City folks play cards on Sunday, but we don't cotton to that.
draw attention to
"ask people to notice; show or display to people" If you wear a short skirt, you draw attention to your legs.
feel on top of the world
feel very healthy I have been feeling on top of the world since I quit my job.
hang on to
hold tightly, keep firmly Please hang on to your hats or the strong wind will blow them off.
hold on to
continue to hold or keep, hold tightly Hold on to your bag when you are in the bus or someone may try and steal it.
on top
in the lead He was on top of his class in the economics department.
on top of
informed, prepared, up on Addie stays on top of math by doing problems every day.
take exception to
speak against, find fault with, be angered by He took exception to the fact that everyone was able to go and play golf except for himself.
throw caution to the wind
live or act carelessly, not be cautious Let's throw caution to the wind and buy ten dresses!
draw sb's attention to
direct sb.'s attention to 引起…注意 The teacher was not wrong to draw the child's attention to the errors in spelling,but he should have centred on the child's ideas in composition.这位老师要孩子注意拼写错误并不错,但是他应该把注意力集中在孩子在作文里所表达的思想上。 He drew my attention to a point I had overlooked.他提醒我注意我所忽略的一点。
get on to
1.contact;get in touch with(often by telephone or by letter,etc.)跟…接触或联系(常用电话、信件等) I complained to the shop about the faulty washingmachine,and they said they'd get on to the manufacturers.我向商店埋怨那台有毛病的洗衣机,商店说,他们将和厂方取得联系。 If the firestation had been got on to at once,the hotel might have been saved.如果当时和消防站立刻联系上,这家旅店就不会被烧掉了。 I'll get on to them straight away and find out what is happening.我马上就和他们联系,问清楚发生了什么事情。 2.trace;detect;become aware of (sb.'s presence or activity,etc.); succeed in recognizing(dishonesty,deceit,etc.)查出;侦察;得知(某人的去向或活动);认破(虚伪性、欺骗性) The police have got on to the murderer at last.警察终于侦察到了凶手。 We are beginning to get on to the traitor,at last.我们终于开始认清了这个叛徒的嘴脸。 He has tricked them; they will get on to him sooner or later.他欺骗了他们,他们迟早会识破他的面目的。 The militiamen got on to the enemy agent shortly after he arrived in the country and watched his every move.那个敌特分子刚进入国境,民兵就识破了他,并密切注视他的一举一动。 I'm surprised that he didn't get on to the truth of the matter.我很奇怪,他没有识破事情的真相。 3.move from one activity or phase to another 转入另一活动或阶段 Now that we've cleared up those necessary routine matters we can get on to what we've all been looking forward to:Mr.Cowley's report on his visit to Thailand.既然我们已经干完这些必须完成的日常事务,我们可以转入大家一直盼望的另一活动:听考雷先生有关访问泰国的报告。 I hate all this theory;when do you think we're going to get on to something useful?我讨厌这些理论,你看我们什么时候能转而学点有用的东西? Now we'll get on to the next item on the agenda.现在我们转入讨论下一个议程。 If you don't know the answer, leave the first question and get on to the second. 如果你答不上第1题,那就接下去答第2个问题吧。 4.succeed in understanding;glasp 理解;意识到 Although at first driving a car seemed difficult to me,I soon got on to it.虽然起初我感到开车很困难,但我很快就学会了。 It didn't take me long to get on to the seriousness of the situation.我很快意识到情况的严重性。
go on to
1.pass from one subject or item to the next转入(下一个项目等) If nobody has any objection,then we'll go on to the next item.如果没有人有不同意见,我们就转入下一个议程了。 After a few minutes we went to the next station.几分钟后我们继续到了下一站。 2.adopt(as a new or temporary habit)采取(作为一种新的或暂时的习惯) The doctor told me that I would have to go on to a strict diet.医生嘱咐我必须严格地按照规定的饮食进餐。 3.change working arrangements to把工作安排改成 Because of depression,many big factories had to go on to short time or stop production altogether.由于经济不景气,许多大工厂不得不减少工时,甚至完全停产。
hold on to/onto
1. hold tightly抓住 Hold on to my arm on this icy surface.过有冰的路面时抓牢我的 胳膊。 2.stick to坚持 If we believe something is true and good we should hold on to it.如果 我们认为某事既真又好就应该坚 持下去。 3. stay in control of控制;抑制I was so frightened that I had to hold on to myself not to scream.我 非常害怕以致于不得不控制自己 不尖叫出声。 He was very angry but he had to hold on to his temper.他非常气愤但又不得不控制自己不发脾气。
in addition to
besides除…之外 In addition to English, he has to study a second foreign language.除英语外,他还得学门第2外语。 In addition to a large collection of scientific works in Chinese,our library contains many scientific books in foreign languages.我们图书馆除了藏有大批中文科技书籍之外,还有许多外文科技书籍。
in opposition to
opposite to反对;同…相反(的) What he has done is in opposition to his wishes.他事与愿违。
in proportion to
in relation to the degree与…成比例 Each man's pay will be in proportion to his work.每个人的报酬将与其工作成比例。 His expenditure is not in proportion to his income.他的支出与收入不平衡。 The house is tall in proportion to its width.按照宽度来说这房子是很高的。
look on to
face朝向 This building looks on to the public centre square.这个建筑物面朝中心广场。
on top of the world
feeling pleased and happy;feeling successful非常高兴;觉得成功 The sea and the warm sun made them feel on top of the world.大海和温暖的阳光使他们感到无比的快乐。 Having won the first prize,he is on top of the world.他得了一等奖,欣喜若狂。
pay attention to
place importance on注意 Please pay attention to the use of this word.请注意这个词的用法。 Economists are paying close attention to the latest developments in the Middle East.经济学家们正密切注视着中东的最新发展。 Pay attention to uniting and working with those who differ with you.注意团结那些和自己意见不同的人一道工作。
tag oneself on to
follow closely 紧跟在后 Don't tag on to us all the time.别老是跟着我们。 During the interual a young fellow tagged himself on to me,and I could not get rid of him for the rest of the evening.在中间休息的时候,一个年轻人跟过来和我搭讪,后半个晚上我一直没法摆脱他。
thin on top
Idiom(s): thin on top
Theme: PHYSICAL
balding. (Informal.) • James is wearing a hat because he's getting thin on top. • Father got a little thin on top as he got older.
sitting on top of the world
Idiom(s): (sitting) on top of the world
Theme: HAPPINESS
Feeling wonderful; glorious; ecstatic. • Wow, I feel on top of the world. • Since he got a new job, he's on top of the world.
raise an objection to
Idiom(s): raise an objection (to sb or sth)
Theme: DISAGREEMENT
to mention an objection about someone or something. (Also without an, as in the examples.) • I hope your family won't raise an objection to my staying for dinner. • I'm certain no one will raise objection. We are delighted to have you.
have half a notion to
Idiom(s): have half a notion to do something AND have half a mind to do something
Theme: DECISION
to have almost decided to do something, especially something unpleasant. (Informal.) • I have half a mind to go off and leave you here. • The cook had half a notion to serve cold chicken.
catch on to
Idiom(s): catch on (to sb or sth)
Theme: DECEPTION
to figure someone or something out; to solve a puzzle; to see through an act of deception. • Mary caught on to Bob and his tricks. • Ann caught on to the woman's dishonest plan. • The woman thought that Ann wouldn't catch on.
be on to|on|on to
v. phr. To understand the motives of someone; not be deceived. Jack keeps telling us how wealthy his family is, but we are on to him.
common touch|common|touch
n. The ability to be a friend of the people; friendly manner with everyone. Voters like a candidate who has the common touch.
get on to one|get|get on
v. phr. To figure someone out; understand what someone else is up to. The FBI is on to Jim's secret trading with the enemy.
hang on to|hang|hang on
v. To hold tightly; keep firmly. The child hung on to its mother's apron, and would not let go.John did not like his job, but decided to hang on to it until he found a better one.
hang on to your hat|hang|hang on|hat|hold on to yo
v. phr., informal 1. Watch out; be prepared. Used as a command, usually to warn of an unexpected action. "Hold on to your hat," said Jim as he stepped on the gas and the car shot forward. 2. Get ready for a surprise. Used as a command, usually to warn of unexpected news. "Hold on to your hat," said Mary. "Jim asked me to marry him."
hitch one's wagon to a star|hitch|star|wagon
v. phr. To aim high; follow a great ambition or purpose, In trying to be a famous pianist, Mary had hitched her wagon to a star.John hitched his wagon to a star and decided to try to become President.
hold on to|hold|hold on
v. phr. 1a. or hold to To continue to hold or keep; hold tightly. When Jane played horse with her father, she held on to him tightly.The teacher said that if we believed something was true and good we should hold on to it.The old man held on to his job stubbornly and would not retire. 1b. To stay in control of. Ann was so frightened that she had to hold on to herself not to scream. Antonym: LET GO. 2. To continue to sing or sound. The singer held on to the last note of the song for a long time.
in relation to|relation|with relation to
prep. In connection with; in dealing with; as concerns; in comparison to; respecting; about. Father spoke about school in relation to finding a job when we are older.What did you say in relation to what happened yesterday?With relation to his job, skill is very important.In relation to Texas, Rhode Island is quite a small state. Compare: IN REFERENCE TO, IN RESPECT TO.
on top|on|top
adv. or adj. phr., informal In the lead; with success; with victory. The horse that everyone had expected would be on top actually came in third.Although John had been afraid that he was not prepared for the exam, he came out on top.
on top of|on|on top|top
prep. 1. On the top of; standing or lying on; on. When the player on the other team dropped the ball, Bill fell on top of it.That high hill has a tower on top of it. 2. informal Very close to. The elevator was so crowded that everybody was on top of each other.I couldn't find my umbrella and then I realized I was almost on top of it. 3. informal In addition to; along with. Mrs. Lane had many expenses and on top of everything else, her baby became ill.Mary worked at the store all day and on top of that she had to baby-sit with her brother. 4. informal Managing very well; in control of. Although his new job was very complicated, John was on top of it within a few weeks.No matter what goes wrong, Mary always stays on top of it. 5. Knowing all about; not falling behind in information about; up-to-date on. Mary stays on top of the news by reading newspapers and magazines.When he was in California, Mr. Jones kept on top of things in his office by telephoning every day.
sitting on top of the world|on top of the world|si
prep. 1. On the top of; standing or lying on; on. When the player on the other team dropped the ball, Bill fell on top of it.That high hill has a tower on top of it./ 2. informal Very close to. The elevator was so crowded that everybody was on top of each other./ I couldn't find my umbrella and then I realized I was almost on top of it./ 3. informal In addition to; along with. Mrs. Lane had many expenses and on top of everything else, her baby became ill.Mary worked at the store all day and on top of that she had to baby-sit with her brother. 4. informal Managing very well; in control of. Although his new job was very complicated, John was on top of it within a few weeks./ No matter what goes wrong, Mary always stays on top of it. 5. Knowing all about; not falling behind in information about; up-to-date on. Mary stays on top of the news by reading newspapers and magazines.When he was in California, Mr. Jones kept on top of things in his office by telephoning every day.
take exception to|exception|take|take exception
v. phr. To speak against; find fault with; be displeased or angered by; criticize. There was nothing in the speech that you could take exception to.Did she take exception to my remarks about her cooking.
throw caution to the winds|caution|discretion|thro
v. phr. To be daring; make a bold or risky move. Hearing that Apaches were planning to start a war, the whites decided to throw caution to the winds and attack the Apaches first.
be on to
be on to 1) Be aware of or have information about, as in They can't pull that trick again; we're on to them now. [Colloquial; second half of 1800s] 2) Discover something important or profitable, as in The researchers claim they are really on to something big. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]
common touch, the The ability to appeal to the ordinary person's sensibilities and interests. For example, The governor is an effective state leader who also happens to have the common touch. This phrase employs common in the sense of “everyday” or “ordinary.” [c. 1940]
cotton to
cotton to 1) Take a liking to, get along with, as in This dog doesn't cotton to strangers. Although this verbal phrase comes from the noun for the fabric, the semantic connection between these parts of speech is unclear. [Early 1800s] 2) Also, cotton on to. Come to understand, grasp, as in She didn't really cotton on to what I was saying. [Colloquial; early 1900s]
hang on to your hat
hang on to your hat Also, hold your hat. An expression warning someone of a big surprise. For example, Hang on to your hat, we're about to go public, or Hold your hat—we just won the lottery. This expression may allude, according to lexicographer Eric Partridge, to a wild ride on a rollercoaster. [Colloquial; first half of 1900s]
hitch one's wagon to a star
hitch one's wagon to a star Aim high, as in Bill's hitching his wagon to a star—he plans to be a partner by age thirty. This metaphoric expression was invented by essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1870.
throw caution to the winds Also, throw discretion to the winds. Behave or speak very rashly, as in Throwing caution to the winds, he ran after the truck, or I'm afraid she's thrown discretion to the winds and told everyone about the divorce. This expression uses to the winds in the sense of “utterly vanishing” or “out of existence,” a usage dating from the mid-1600s. The first recorded use of throw to the winds was in 1885.
be on to (someone or something)
1. To accept knowledge, be suspicious, or be acquainted of someone's actions, behavior, or intention. You'd bigger footstep carefully, I'm on to you now.The badge are on to us! Everybody run!2. To be in acquaintance with addition at a accustomed point in time. I'll be on to you tomorrow about the capacity of our meeting.I was on to John bygone about area he wants to go for his birthday.3. To discover, realize, or be in the action of accomplishing article of abundant importance, value, or insight. Great assignment on this essay, Lindsay. I absolutely anticipate you're on to article here.Scientists now accept they may be on to a cure for cancer.Learn more: on
be on to
1. Be acquainted of or accept advice about, as in They can't cull that ambush again; we're on to them now. [Colloquial; additional bisected of 1800s] 2. Discover article important or profitable, as in The advisers affirmation they are absolutely on to article big. [Colloquial; mid-1900s] Learn more: on
be on to
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