sth 成语
firsthand
learn sthby heart
Everyone in the class has to learn by heart Lincoln's Gettysburg Address．班上每一个学生都必须默诵林肯的盖茨堡演说词。
make sthdo
If there's no cream for the coffee，we'll just have to make milk do．如果没有奶油放在咖啡里，放牛奶也可以。
say sthbetween one's teeth
He is so weak that he can only say something between his teeth．他太虚弱了，只能低声说话。
subject sb/sth．to
We are all subjected to the law of nature．我们全都受自然规律的支配。
Women have been subjected to unjust treatment for too long．很长时间以来，妇女一直受到歧视。
2．make sth．undergo a test，treatment，etc．使…经历
All cars are subjected to various tests before they leave the factory．在离开工厂前，所有的车辆都要经过各种各样的测试。
Such an action would subject you to severe criticism．这种行动将使你遭受到严厉批评。
3．under the control of 受制约的
You are subject to the laws of this country．你得遵守这个国家的法律。
4．likely to get or have易遭受的
John is in rather poor health and is subject to colds．约翰身体很弱，易患感冒。
The western plains are subject to tornadoes．西部平原常遭受龙卷风的袭击。
5．depending on some change，happening or need有待…的；须经…的
Our plans may change subject to the weather．我们的计划可能因气候而会改变。
The treaty is subject to ratification．该条约须经批准。
write sth up
Idiom(s): write sth upTheme: PREPARATION
to prepare a bill, order, or statement.
• Please write the order up and send me a copy.
• As soon as I finish writing up your check, I'll bring you some more coffee.
write sth out
Idiom(s): write sth outTheme: COMMUNICATION - WRITTEN
to spell or write a number or an abbreviation.
• Don't just write "7," write it out.
• Please write out all abbreviations, such as Doctor for Dr.
write sth off
Idiom(s): write sth offTheme: FINANCIAL
to absorb a debt or a loss in accounting.
• The bill couldn't be collected, so we had to write it off
• The bill was too large, and we couldn't write off the amount. We decided to sue.
write sth down
Idiom(s): write sth downTheme: COMMUNICATION - WRITTEN
to write something; to make a note of something. (Also without down.)
• If I write it down, I won't forget it.
• I wrote down everything she said.
wrap sth up
Idiom(s): wrap sth upTheme: STOP
to terminate something. (Informal.)
• It's time to wrap this project up and move on to something else.
• Let's wrap up this discussion. It's time to go home.
wouldn't touch sth with a ten-foot pole
Idiom(s): wouldn't touch sth with a ten-foot poleTheme: AWAKEN
would not be involved with something under any circumstances.
• I know about the piece of vacant land for sale on Maple Street. I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole because there used to be a gas station there and the soil is polluted.
• I wouldn't touch that book with a ten-foot pole. It is nothing but gossip and scandal.
worm sth out of
Idiom(s): worm sth out of sbTheme: INQUIRY
to get some kind of information out of someone. (Informal.)
• He didn't want to tell me the truth, but I finally wormed it out of him.
• She succeeded in worming the secret out of me. I didn't mean to tell it.
work sth up
Idiom(s): work sth upTheme: PREPARATION
to create, cook, or arrange something.
• Bob is in the kitchen working up dinner.
• Is there something planned for Friday night, or should we work something up?
work sth out
Idiom(s): work sth outTheme: SOLUTION
to settle a problem.
• It was a serious problem, but we managed to work it out.
• I'm glad we can work out our problems without fighting.
work sth off
Idiom(s): work sth offTheme: ELIMINATE
to get rid of something, such as fat, by doing physical exercise.
• Bob put on weight on his vacation and is trying to work it off by swimming regularly.
• Jane tried to work off her depression by playing a game of tennis.
wish sth off on
Idiom(s): wish sth off on sbTheme: BURDEN
to pass something off onto someone else. (Informal.)
• I don't want to have to deal with your problems. Don't wish them off on me.
• The storekeeper wished off the defective watch on the very next customer who came in.
wipe sth off
Idiom(s): wipe sth off (2)Theme: CLEANING
2. to tidy or clean something by wiping (something else) off.
• Please wipe the table off. There's water on it.
• Wipe off your shirt. There's catsup on it.
wind sth up
Idiom(s): wind sth upTheme: STOP
to conclude something.
• Today we'll wind that deal up with the bank.
• I have a few items of business to wind up; then I'll be with you.
whip sth up
Idiom(s): whip sth upTheme: CREATION
to prepare, create, or put something together. (Informal.)
• I haven't written my report yet, but I'll whip one up before the deadline.
• Come in and sit down. I'll go whip up something to eat.
What's the good of sth?
Idiom(s): What's the good of sth?Theme: PURPOSE
What is the point of something?; Why bother with something?
• What's the good of my going at all if I'll be late?
• There is no need to get there early. What's the good of that?
water sth down
Idiom(s): water sth downTheme: DILUTION
to dilute something; to thin something out and make it lighter. (Figuratively or literal.)
• The punch was good until someone watered it down.
• Professor Jones sometimes waters down his lectures so people can understand them better.
watch sb/sth
Idiom(s): watch sb or sthTheme: MONITORING
like a hawk to watch someone or something very carefully,
• The teacher watched the students like a hawk to make sure they did not cheat on the quiz.
• We have to watch our dog like a hawk in case he runs away.
up to sth
Idiom(s): up to sthTheme: EQUAL
to be as good as something; to be good enough for something.
• This work's not up to the standard of the class.
• Your last essay was not up to your best.
turn sth to one's advantage
Idiom(s): turn sth to one's advantageTheme: ADVANTAGE - TAKE
to make an advantage for oneself out of something (which might otherwise be a disadvantage).
• Sally found a way to turn the problem to her advantage.
• The ice cream store manager was able to turn the hot weather to her advantage.
turn sth to good account
Idiom(s): turn sth to good accountTheme: ADVANTAGE - TAKE
to use something in such a way that it is to one's advantage; to make good use of a situation, experience, etc.
• Pam turned her illness to good account and did a lot of reading.
• Many people turn their retirement time to good account and take up interesting hobbies.
turn sth out
Idiom(s): turn sth outTheme: COMMERCE
to manufacture something; to produce something.
• John wasn't turning enough work out, so the manager had a talk with him.
• This machine can turn out two thousand items a day.
turn sth down
Idiom(s): turn sth downTheme: ARRANGEMENT
to fold part of something downward.
• The hotel maid turned the bed down while I was at dinner.
• In the mail-order catalog, I always turn down a page that interests me.
tune sth in
Idiom(s): tune (sth) inTheme: BROADCASTING
to set a radio or television control so as to receive something.
• Why don't you try to tune the ball game in?
• This is a cheap radio, and I can't tune in distant stations.
• Please try to tune in.
try sth out on
Idiom(s): try sth out on sbTheme: TRYING
to test something on someone (to see how it works or if it is liked).
• I found a recipe for oyster stew and tried it out on my roommate.
• I'm glad you didn't try out that stuff on me!
• I have a tremendous ideal Let me try it out on you.
• I want to try out my plan on you. Please give me your honest opinion.
trot sth out
Idiom(s): trot sth outTheme: COMMUNICATION
to mention something regularly or habitually, without giving it much thought. (Informal.)
• Jack always trots the same excuses out for being late.
• When James disagreed with Mary, she simply trotted out her same old political arguments.
touch sth up
Idiom(s): touch sth upTheme: RESTORE
to repair a paint job on something.
• We don't need to paint the whole room. We can just touch the walls up.
• You should touch up scratches on your car as soon as they occur.
touch sth off
Idiom(s): touch sth offTheme: BEGINNINGS
to ignite something; to start something.
• A few sparks touched all the fireworks off at once.
• The argument touched off a serious fight.
toss sth off
Idiom(s): toss something off AND shake something offTheme: IGNORE
to ignore or resist the bad effects of something.
• John insulted Bob, but Bob just tossed it off.
• If I couldn't shake off insults, I'd be miserable.
top sth off
Idiom(s): top sth offTheme: ADDITIONALLY
to add to the difficulty of something.
• Jane lost her job, and to top that off, she caught the flu.
• I had a bad day, and to top it off, I have to go to a meeting tonight.
top sb/sth
Idiom(s): top sb or sthTheme: WINNING
to do or be better than someone or something. (Informal.)
• Ann has done very well, but I don't think she can top Jane.
• Do you think your car tops mine when it comes to gas mileage?
tone sth down
Idiom(s): tone sth downTheme: DIMINISHING
to make something less extreme.
• That yellow is too bright. Please try to tone it down.
• Can you tone down your remarks? They seem quite strong for this situation.
tie sth up
Idiom(s): tie sth upTheme: ENDINGS
to conclude and finalize something. (Informal.)
• Let's try to tie up this deal by Thursday.
• Well manage to tie our business up by Wednesday at the latest.
throw sth up to
Idiom(s): throw sth up to sbTheme: SCOLDING
to mention a shortcoming to someone repeatedly.
• I know I'm thoughtless. Why do you keep throwing it up to me?
• Bill was always throwing Jane's faults up to her.
throw sth up
Idiom(s): throw (sth) upTheme: VOMIT
to vomit something.
• The meat was bad, and I threw it up.
• I hate to throw up. • Billy threw up his dinner.
throw sth together
Idiom(s): throw something together AND slap something togetherTheme: CARELESSNESS
to assemble or arrange something in haste.
• Don't just slap something together! Use care and do it right.
• You assembled this device very badly. It seems that you just slapped it together.
• John went into the kitchen to throw together something for dinner.
throw sth off
Idiom(s): throw sth offTheme: SICKNESS
to resist or recover from a disease.
• It was a bad cold, but I managed to throw it off in a few days.
• I can't seem to throw off my cold. I've had it for weeks.
throw sth into the bargain
Idiom(s): throw sth into the bargainTheme: COMMERCE
to include something in a deal.
• To encourage me to buy a new car, the car dealer threw a free radio into the bargain.
• If you purchase three pounds of chocolates, I'll throw one pound of salted nuts into the bargain.
thrash sth out
Idiom(s): thrash sth outTheme: DISCUSSION
to discuss something thoroughly and solve any problems.
• The committee took hours to thrash the whole matter out.
• Fred and Anne thrashed out the reasons for their constant disagreements.
think sth up
Idiom(s): think sth upTheme: CREATION
to contrive or invent something.
• Don't worry. I'll find a way to do it. I can think something up in time to get it done.
• John thought up a way to solve our problem.
think sth over
Idiom(s): think sth overTheme: CONSIDER
to consider something; to think about something (before giving a decision).
• Please think it over and give me your decision in the morning.
• I need more time to think over your offer.
think sth out
Idiom(s): think sth outTheme: PREPARATION
to think through something; to prepare a plan or scheme.
• This is an interesting problem. I'll have to take some time and think it out.
• We spent all morning thinking out our plan.
tear sth down
Idiom(s): tear sth downTheme: DESTRUCTION
to dismantle or destroy something.
• They plan to tear the old building down and build a new one there.
• They'll tear down the building in about two weeks.
talk sth over
Idiom(s): talk sth overTheme: COMMUNICATION - VERBAL
to discuss something
• Come into my office so we can talk this over.
• We talked over the plans for nearly an hour.
talk sth out
Idiom(s): talk sth outTheme: DISCUSSION
to talk about all aspects of a problem or disagreement.
• Ann and Sally had a problem, so they agreed to talk it out.
• It's better to talk out a disagreement than to stay mad.
take sth with a pinch of salt
Idiom(s): take something with a pinch of salt AND take something with a grain of saltTheme: DISBELIEF
to listen to a story or an explanation with considerable doubt.
• You must take anything she says with a grain of salt. She doesn't always tell the truth.
• They took my explanation with a pinch of salt. I was sure they didn't believe me.
An sth idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with sth, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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