words and expression 教案
close1v.
WINDOW / DOOR, etc.
1 to put sth.. into a position so that it covers an opening; to get into this position shut: [vn] Would anyone mind if I closed the window? She closed the gate behind her. It's dark now-let's close the curtains. I closed my eyes against the bright light. [v] The doors open and close automatically.
BOOK / UMBRELLA, etc.
2 [vn] ~ sth.. (up) to move the parts of sth.. together so that it is no longer open shut: to close a book / an umbrella
SHOP / STORE / BUSINESS
3 ~ (sth..) (to sb./sth..) to make the work of a shop/store, etc. stop for a period of time; to not be open for people to use: [vn] [often passive]: The museum has been closed for renovation. The road was closed to traffic for two days. [v] What time does the bank close? We close for lunch between twelve and two. 4 (also close down, close sth..down) if a company, shop/store, etc. closes, or if you close it, it stops operating as a business: [vn] The club was closed by the police. [v] The hospital closed at the end of last year. The play closed after just three nights.
END
5 to end or make sth.. end: [vn] to close a meeting / debate to close a case / an investigation to close an account (= to stop keeping money in a bank account) The subject is now closed (= we will not discuss it again). [v] The meeting will close at 10.00 p.m. The offer closes at the end of the week.
FINANCE
6 [v] to be worth a particular amount at the end of the day's business: Shares in the company closed at 265p. closing prices [also v-adj]
DISTANCE / DIFFERENCE
7 to make the distance or difference between two people or things smaller; to become smaller or narrower: [vn] These measures are aimed at closing the gap between rich and poor. [v] The gap between the two top teams is closing all the time.
HOLD FIRMLY
8 ~ (sth..) about / around / over sb./sth.. to hold sth../sb. firmly: [vn] She closed her hand over his. [also v]
close2
adj. (closer, closest)
NEAR
1 [not usually before n.] ~ (to sb./sth..)| ~ (together) near in space or time: Our new house is close to the school. I had no idea the beach was so close. The two buildings are close together. This is the closest we can get to the beach by car. We all have to work in close proximity (= near each other). The President was shot at close range (= from a short distance away). The children are close to each other in age. Their birthdays are very close together.
ALMOST / LIKELY
2 [not before n.] ~ (to sth..)| ~ (to doing sth..) almost in a particular state; likely to do sth.. soon: He was close to tears. The new library is close to completion. She knew she was close to death. We are close to signing the agreement.
RELATIONSHIP
3 ~ (to sb.) knowing sb. very well and liking them very much: Jo is a very close friend. She is very close to her father. She and her father are very close. We're a very close family. 4 near in family relationship: close relatives, such as your mother and father, and brothers and sisters: The groom and his close family took their places. 5 very involved in the work or activities of sb. else, usually seeing and talking to them regularly: He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers. The college has close links with many other institutions. She has kept in close contact with the victims' families. We keep in close touch with the police.
CAREFUL
6 [only before n.] careful and thorough: Take a close look at this photograph. On closer examination the painting proved to be a fake. Pay close attention to what I am telling you.
SIMILAR
7 ~ (to sth..) very similar to sth.. else or to an amount: There's a close resemblance (= they look very similar). His feeling for her was close to hatred. The total was close to 20% of the workforce. We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get.
COMPETITION / ELECTION, etc.
8 won by only a small amount or distance: a close contest / match / election It was a very close finish. I think it's going to be close. Our team came a close second (= nearly won). The game was closer than the score suggests. The result is going to be too close to call (= either side may win).
ALMOST BAD RESULT
9 used to describe sth.., usually a dangerous or unpleasant situation, that nearly happens: Phew! That was close-that car nearly hit us. We caught the bus in the end but it was close (= we nearly missed it).
WITHOUT SPACE
10 with little or no space in between: over 1 000 pages of close print The soldiers advanced in close formation.
CUT SHORT
11 cut very short, near to the skin: a close haircut / shave
GUARDED
12 [only before n.] carefully guarded: The donor's identity is a close secret. She was kept under close arrest.
WEATHER / ROOM
13 warm in an uncomfortable way because there does not seem to be enough fresh air: It's very close today-I think there's going to be a storm.
PRIVATE
14 [not before n.] ~ (about sth..) not willing to give personal information about yourself: He was close about his past.
MEAN
15 [not before n.] (BrE) not liking to spend money: She's always been very close with her money.
trust
n.
1 [U] ~ (in sb./sth..) the belief that sb./sth.. is good, sincere, honest, etc. and will not try to harm or trick you: Her trust in him was unfounded. a partnership based on trust It has taken years to earn their trust. If you put your trust in me, I will not let you down. She will not betray your trust (= do sth.. that you have asked her not to do). He was appointed to a position of trust (= a job involving a lot of responsibility, because people trust him). a breach of trust If I were you, I would not place too much trust in their findings. 2 [C, U] (law) an arrangement by which an organization or a group of people has legal control of money or property that has been given to sb., usually until that person reaches a particular age; an amount of money or property that is controlled in this way: He set up a trust for his children. The money will be held in trust until she is 18. Our fees depend on the value of the trust.
chat
v. (-tt-) [v]
1 ~ (away) (to / with sb.)| ~ (about sth../sb.) to talk in a friendly informal way to sb.: My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends. Within minutes of being introduced they were chatting away like old friends. What were you chatting about? 2 to exchange messages with other people on the Internet, especially in a chat room: He's been on the computer all morning, chatting with his friends.
chat sb. up (BrE, informal) to talk in a friendly way to sb. you are sexually attracted to: She went straight over and tried to chat him up. John was in the bar chatting up the barmaid.
n.
1 [C] (especially BrE) a friendly informal conversation: I just called in for a chat. I had a long chat with her. 2 [U] talking, especially informal conversation: That's enough chat from me-on with the music!
note
n.
TO REMIND YOU
1 [C] a short piece of writing to help you remember sth..: Please make a note of the dates. She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it.
SHORT LETTER
2 [C] a short informal letter: Just a quick note to say thank you for a wonderful evening. She left a note for Ben on the kitchen table. a suicide note
IN BOOK
3 [C] a short comment on a word or passage in a book: a new edition of 'Hamlet', with explanatory notes See note 3, page 259.
INFORMATION
4 notes [pl.] information that you write down when sb. is speaking, or when you are reading a book, etc.: He sat taking notes of everything that was said. Can I borrow your lecture notes? Patients' medical notes have gone missing. 5 [C, usually pl.] information about a performance, an actor's career, a piece of music, etc. printed in a special book or on a CD case, record cover, etc.: The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. The catalogue contains detailed notes on each painting.
MONEY
6 (also banknote) (both especially BrE) (NAmE usually bill) [C] a piece of paper money: a ?5 note We only exchange notes and traveller's cheques.
IN MUSIC
7 [C] a single sound of a particular length and pitch (= how high or low a sound is), made by the voice or a musical instrument; the written or printed sign for a musical note: He played the first few notes of the tune. high / low notes
QUALITY
8 [sing.] ~ (of sth..) a particular quality in sth.., for example in sb.'s voice or the atmosphere at an event air: There was a note of amusement in his voice. The year ended on an optimistic note. On a more serious note (= speaking more seriously) ... On a slightly different note (= changing the subject slightly), let's talk about ...
OFFICIAL DOCUMENT
9 [C] an official document with a particular purpose: a sick note from your doctor The buyer has to sign a delivery note as proof of receipt. Students returning to school after absence must bring a note from their parents. 10 [C] (technical) an official letter from the representative of one government to another: an exchange of diplomatic notes
hurt
v. (hurt, hurt)
1 to cause physical pain to sb./yourself; to injure sb./yourself: [vn] He hurt his back playing squash. Did you hurt yourself? Stop it. You're hurting me. My back is really hurting me today. Strong light hurts my eyes. [v] My shoes hurt-they're too tight. 2 [v] to feel painful: My feet hurt. Ouch! That hurt! It hurts when I bend my knee.
it won't / wouldn't hurt (sb./sth..) (to do sth..) used to say that sb. should do a particular thing: It wouldn't hurt you to help with the housework occasionally
adj.
1 injured physically: None of the passengers were badly hurt. 2 upset and offended by sth.. that sb. has said or done: a hurt look / expression She was deeply hurt that she had not been invited. Martha's hurt pride showed in her eyes.
n. [U, sing.] a feeling of unhappiness because sb. has been unkind or unfair to you: There was hurt and real anger in her voice. It was a hurt that would take a long time to heal.
moody
adj. (moodier, moodiest)
1 having moods that change quickly and often: Moody people are very difficult to deal with. 2 bad-tempered or upset, often for no particular reason: Why are you so moody today? 3 (of a film / movie, piece of music or place) suggesting particular emotions, especially sad ones
amount
n. [C, U]
1 a sum of money: The insurance company will refund any amount due to you. You will receive a bill for the full amount. Small amounts will be paid in cash. 2 ~ (of sth..) (used especially with uncountable n.s) a quantity of sth..: an amount of time / money / information We've had an enormous amount of help from people. The server is designed to store huge amounts of data.
any amount of sth.. a large quantity of sth..: There's been any amount of research into the subject.
no amount of sth.. used for saying that sth.. will have no effect: No amount of encouragement would make him jump into the pool.
v.
amount to sth..
1 to add up to sth..; to make sth.. as a total: His earnings are said to amount to ?300 000 per annum. They gave me some help in the beginning but it did not amount to much (= they did not give me much help). 2 to be equal to or the same as sth..: Her answer amounted to a complete refusal. Their actions amount to a breach of contract. It'll cost a lot-well, take a lot of time, but it amounts to the same thing.
fair
adj. (fairer, fairest)
ACCEPTABLE / APPROPRIATE
1 ~ (to / on sb.) acceptable and appropriate in a particular situation: a fair deal / wage / price / question The punishment was very fair. Was it really fair to him to ask him to do all the work? It's not fair on the students to keep changing the timetable. It's only fair to add that they were not told about the problem until the last minute. It seems only fair that they should give us something in return. I think it is fair to say that they are pleased with this latest offer. To be fair, she behaved better than we expected. (especially BrE) 'You should really have asked me first.' 'Right, okay, fair comment.' In the end, a draw was a fair result. I give you fair warning, I'm not always this generous.
TREATING PEOPLE EQUALLY
2 ~ (to sb.) treating everyone equally and according to the rules or law: She has always been scrupulously fair. demands for a fairer distribution of wealth We have to be fair to both players. to receive a fair trial free and fair elections It's not fair! He always gets more than me. The new tax is fairer than the old system. They are fair and decent employers. his vision of a fairer, kinder society
QUITE LARGE
3 [only before n.] quite large in number, size or amount: A fair number of people came along. a fair-sized town We've still got a fair bit (= quite a lot) to do. My birthday's still a fair way off (= it's still a long time until my birthday).
QUITE GOOD
4 (especially BrE) quite good: There's a fair chance that we might win this time. It's a fair bet that they won't turn up. I have a fair idea of what happened. His knowledge of French is only fair.
HAIR / SKIN
5 pale in colour: a fair complexion She has long fair hair. All her children are fair (= they all have fair hair).
WEATHER
6 bright and not raining: a fair and breezy day The day was set fair with the spring sun shining down. 7 (literary) (of winds) not too strong and blowing in the right direction: They set sail with the first fair wind.
BEAUTIFUL
8 (literary or old use) beautiful: a fair maiden
raise
v.
MOVE UPWARDS
1 [vn] to lift or move sth.. to a higher level: She raised the gun and fired. He raised a hand in greeting. She raised her eyes from her work. 2 [vn] to move sth.. / sb. / yourself to a vertical position: Somehow we managed to raise her to her feet. He raised himself up on one elbow.
INCREASE
COLLECT MONEY / PEOPLE
4 [vn] to bring or collect money or people together; to manage to get or form sth..: to raise a loan We are raising money for charity. He set about raising an army.
MENTION SUBJECT
5 [vn] to mention sth.. for people to discuss or sb. to deal with: The book raises many important questions. I'm glad you raised the subject of money.
CAUSE
6 [vn] to cause or produce sth..; to make sth.. appear: to raise doubts in people's minds The plans for the new development have raised angry protests from local residents. It wasn't an easy audience but he raised a laugh with his joke. It had been a difficult day but she managed to raise a smile. The horses' hooves raised a cloud of dust.
CHILD / ANIMAL
7 (especially NAmE) to care for a child or young animal until it is able to take care of itself: [vn] They were both raised in the South. kids raised on a diet of hamburgers [vn-n] They raised her (as) a Catholic. I was born and raised a city boy.
FARM ANIMALS / CROPS
8 [vn] to breed particular farm animals; to grow particular crops: to raise cattle / corn
END STH..
9 [vn] to end a restriction on sb./sth..: to raise a blockade / a ban / an embargo / a siege
ON RADIO / PHONE
10 [vn] to contact sb. and speak to them by radio or telephone: We managed to raise him on his mobile phone.
DEAD PERSON
11 [vn] ~ sb. (from sth..) to make sb. who has died come to life again: Christians believe that God raised Jesus from the dead.
IN CARD GAMES
12 [vnn] to make a higher bet than another player in a card game: I'll raise you another hundred dollars.
MATHEMATICS
13 [vn] to multiply an amount by itself a particular number of times: 3 raised to the power of 3 is 27 (= 3 × 3 × 3).
swing
v. (swung, swung /sw/)
HANG AND MOVE
1 to move backwards or forwards or from side to side while hanging from a fixed point; to make sth.. do this: [v] His arms swung as he walked. A set of keys swung from her belt. As he pushed her, she swung higher and higher (= while sitting on a swing). [vn] He sat on the stool, swinging his legs.
2 [+adv. / prep.] to move from one place to another by holding sth.. that is fixed and pulling yourself along, up, etc.: [vn] He swung himself out of the car. [v] The gunshot sent monkeys swinging away through the trees.
MOVE IN CURVE
3 [+adv. / prep.] to move or make sth.. move with a wide curved movement: [v] A line of cars swung out of the palace gates. [vn] He swung his legs over the side of the bed. [v-adj, vn-adj] The door swung open. She swung the door open.
TURN QUICKLY
4 [+adv. / prep.] to turn or change direction suddenly; to make sth.. do this: [v] She swung back to face him. The bus swung sharply to the left. [vn] He swung the camera around to face the opposite direction.
TRY TO HIT
5 ~ (sth..) (at sb./sth..) to try to hit sb./sth..: [v] She swung at me with the iron bar. [vn] He swung another punch in my direction.
CHANGE OPINION / MOOD
6 ~ (from A) (to B)| ~ (between A and B) to change or make sb./sth.. change from one opinion, mood, etc. to another: [v] The state has swung from Republican to Democrat. His emotions swung between fear and curiosity. The game could swing either way (= either side could win it). [vn] I managed to swing them round to my point of view.
DO / GET STH..
7 (informal) to succeed in getting or achieving sth.., sometimes in a slightly dishonest way: [vn] We're trying to swing it so that we can travel on the same flight. [vnn] Is there any chance of you swinging us a couple of tickets?
OF MUSIC
8 [v] to have a strong rhythm
OF PARTY
9 [v] (informal) if a party, etc. is swinging, there are a lot of people there having a good time
confront
v. [vn]
1 (of problems or a difficult situation) to appear and need to be dealt with by sb.: the economic problems confronting the country The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. 2 to deal with a problem or difficult situation: She knew that she had to confront her fears. 3 to face sb. so that they cannot avoid seeing and hearing you, especially in an unfriendly or dangerous situation: This was the first time he had confronted an armed robber. Confronted by an angry crowd, the police retreated.
count
v.
SAY NUMBERS
1 [v] ~ (from sth..) (to / up to sth..) to say numbers in the correct order: Billy can't count yet. She can count up to 10 in Italian. to count from 1 to 10
FIND TOTAL
2 ~ (sth..) (up) to calculate the total number of people, things, etc. in a particular group: [vn] The diet is based on counting calories. Count the 'yes' votes and the 'no' votes separately. [v wh-] She began to count up how many guests they had to invite. [v] There are 12 weeks to go, counting from today.
INCLUDE
3 [vn] to include sb./sth.. when you calculate a total: We have invited 50 people, not counting the children.
MATTER
4 [v] ~ (for sth..) (not used in the progressive tenses) to be important: Every point in this game counts. The fact that she had apologized counted for nothing with him. It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift).
ACCEPT OFFICIALLY
5 to be officially accepted; to accept sth.. officially: [v] Don't go over that line or your throw won't count. [vn] Applications received after 1 July will not be counted.
CONSIDER
6 ~ sb./sth.. (as) sb./sth..| ~ as sb./sth.. to consider sb./sth.. in a particular way; to be considered in a particular way: [v, vn] For tax purposes that money counts / is counted as income. [vn] I count him among my closest friends. [vn-adj] I count myself lucky to have known him. [vn-n] She counts herself one of the lucky ones.
underneath
prep., adv.
1 under or below sth.. else, especially when it is hidden or covered by the thing on top: The coin rolled underneath the piano. This jacket's too big, even with a sweater underneath. 2 used to talk about sb.'s real feelings or character, as opposed to the way they seem to be: Underneath her cool exterior she was really very frightened. He seems bad-tempered, but he's very soft-hearted underneath.
quarrel
n.
1 [C] ~ (with sb. / between A and B) (about / over sth..) an angry argument or disagreement between people, often about a personal matter: a family quarrel He did not mention the quarrel with his wife. They had a quarrel about money. Were you at any time aware of a quarrel between the two of them? 2 [U] ~ (with sb./sth..) (especially in negative sentences) a reason for complaining about sb./sth.. or for disagreeing with sb./sth..: We have no quarrel with his methods.
v. (-ll-, US -l-)
[v] ~ (with sb.) (about / over sth..) to have an angry argument or disagreement: My sister and I used to quarrel all the time. She quarrelled with her brother over their father's will.
quarrel with sb./sth.. to disagree with sb./sth..: Nobody could quarrel with your conclusions.
regret
v. (-tt-)
1 to feel sorry about sth.. you have done or about sth.. that you have not been able to do: [vn] If you don't do it now, you'll only regret it. The decision could be one he lives to regret. 'I've had a wonderful life,' she said, 'I don't regret a thing.' She regretted the words the moment they were out of her mouth. [v -ing] He bitterly regretted ever having mentioned it. [v wh-] I deeply regret what I said. [also v that] 2 (formal) used to say in a polite or formal way that you are sorry or sad about a situation: [vn] The airline regrets any inconvenience. [v that] I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. [v to inf] We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. [vn that] It is to be regretted that so many young people leave school without qualifications.
n. [U, C] a feeling of sadness or disappointment that you have because of sth.. that has happened or sth.. that you have done or not done: It is with great regret that I accept your resignation. She expressed her regret at the decision. a pang / twinge of regret I have no regrets about leaving Newcastle (= I do not feel sorry about it). What is your greatest regret (= the thing that you are most sorry about doing or not doing)? He gave up teaching in 2001, much to the regret of his students.
predict
v.
to say that sth.. will happen in the future forecast: [vn] a reliable method of predicting earthquakes Nobody could predict the outcome. The party is predicting a majority of 20 seats. [v wh-] It is impossible to predict what will happen. [v (that)] She predicted (that) the election result would be close. He predicted (that) it would be a smash hit. [vn that] It was predicted that inflation would continue to fall. [vn to inf] The trial is predicted to last for months. This figure is predicted to rise to one billion by the year 2005.
click
v.
1 to make or cause sth.. to make a short sharp sound: [v] The cameras clicked away. The bolt clicked into place. [v-adj] The door clicked shut. [vn] He clicked his fingers at the waiter. Polly clicked her tongue in annoyance. The corporal clicked his heels. The police officer clicked a pair of handcuffs around his wrists. 2 ~ (on sth..) to choose a particular function or item on a computer screen, etc., by pressing one of the buttons on a mouse: [vn] Click the OK button to start. [v] I clicked on the link to the next page of the website. To run a window, just double-click on the icon. Click here to add your opinion to the survey.
click through (to sth..) to visit a website by clicking on an electronic link or advertisement on another web page: You can only get that information by clicking through from the home page.
n.
1 a short sharp sound: The door closed with a click. 2 the act of pressing the button on a computer mouse 3 (phonetics) a speech sound made by pressing the tongue against the top of the mouth or the part of the mouth behind the upper front teeth, then releasing it quickly, causing air to be sucked in. Clicks are found especially in southern African languages: click languages
reunite
v.
1 ~ A with B| ~ A and B [usually passive] to bring two or more people together again after they have been separated for a long time; to come together again: [vn] Last night she was reunited with her children. The family was reunited after the war. [v] There have been rumours that the band will reunite for a world tour. 2 to join together again separate areas or separate groups within an organization, a political party, etc.; to come together again: [vn] As leader, his main aim is to reunite the party.
couple
n.
1 [sing.+ sing./pl. v.] ~ (of sth..) two people or things: I saw a couple of men get out. In BrE a plural v. is usually used in all 3 senses. 2 [sing.+ sing./pl. v.] ~ (of sth..) a small number of people or things a few: a couple of minutes We went there a couple of years ago. I've seen her a couple of times before. I'll be with you in a minute. There are a couple of things I have to do first. There are a couple more files to read first. We can do it in the next couple of weeks. The last couple of years have been difficult.
a couple pron.: Do you need any more glasses? I've got a couple I can lend you. . (NAmE): It's only a couple blocks away.
v.
1 [vn] [usually passive] ~ A (to B)| ~ A and B together to join together two parts of sth.., for example two vehicles or pieces of equipment: The two train cars had been coupled together. CDTV uses a CD-ROM system that is coupled to a powerful computer. 2 [v] (formal) (of two people or animals) to have sex
couple sb./sth.. with sb./sth.. [usually passive] to link one thing, situation, etc. to another combine with: Overproduction, coupled with falling sales, has led to huge losses for the company.
perfect
adj.
1 having everything that is necessary; complete and without faults or weaknesses: in perfect condition a perfect set of teeth Well I'm sorry-but nobody's perfect (= used when sb. has criticized you). 2 completely correct; exact and accurate: She speaks perfect English. a perfect copy / fit / match What perfect timing!
3 the best of its kind: a perfect example of the painter's early style the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered)
4 excellent; very good: The weather was perfect.
5 ~ for sb./sth.. exactly right for sb./sth.. ideal: It was a perfect day for a picnic. She's the perfect candidate for the job. 'Will 2.30 be OK for you?' 'Perfect, thanks.'
6 [only before n.] total; complete: I don't know him-he's a perfect stranger.
7 (grammar) connected with the form of a v. that consists of part of the v. have with the past participle of the main v., used to express actions completed by the present or a particular point in the past or future: 'I have eaten' is the present perfect tense of the verb 'to eat', 'I had eaten' is the past perfect and 'I will have eaten' is the future perfect.-see also future perfect, past perfect, present perfect see practice, world
v.
[vn] to make sth.. perfect or as good as you can: As a musician, she has spent years perfecting her technique. They have perfected the art of winemaking.
n.
the perfect (also the perfect tense) [sing.] (grammar) the form of a v. that expresses actions completed by the present or a particular point in the past or future, formed in English with part of the v. have and the past participle of the main v.
mention
v.
~ sth../sb. (to sb.) to write or speak about sth../sb., especially without giving much information: [vn] Nobody mentioned anything to me about it. Sorry, I won't mention it again. Now that you mention it, she did seem to be in a strange mood. His name has been mentioned as a future MP. [v wh-] Did she mention where she was going? [v that] You mentioned in your letter that you might be moving abroad. He failed to mention that he was the one who started the fight. [also v -ing]
don't mention it (informal) used as a polite answer when sb. has thanked you for sth..: 'Thanks for all your help.' 'Don't mention it.' you're welcome
not to mention used to introduce extra information and emphasize what you are saying: He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France.
n.
[U, C, usually sing.] an act of referring to sb./sth.. in speech or writing: He made no mention of her work. The concert didn't even get a mention in the newspapers. Richard deserves (a) special mention for all the help he gave us. I went white at the mention of her name. We have several other products worthy of mention.
belong
v. (not used in the progressive tenses)
1 [v + adv. / prep.] to be in the right or suitable place: Where do these plates belong (= where are they kept)? Are you sure these documents belong together? Several of the points you raise do not belong in this discussion. A person like that does not belong in teaching. 2 [v] to feel comfortable and happy in a particular situation or with a particular group of people: I don't feel as if I belong here.
belonging
n. [U]: to feel a sense of belonging
belong to sb.
1 to be owned by sb.: Who does this watch belong to? The islands belong to Spain.
2 an event, a competition, etc. that belongs to sb. is one in which they are the most successful or popular: British actors did well at the award ceremony, but the evening belonged to the Americans.
belong to sth..
1 to be a member of a club, an organization, etc.: Have you ever belonged to a political party? 2 to be part of a particular group type, or system: Lions and tigers belong to the cat family.
bottom
n.
LOWEST PART
1 [C, usually sing.] ~ (of sth..) the lowest part of sth..: Footnotes are given at the bottom of each page. The wind blew through gaps at the top and bottom of the door. I waited for them at the bottom of the hill. The book I want is right at the bottom (= of the pile). 2 [C, usually sing.] ~ (of sth..) the part of sth.. that faces downwards and is not usually seen: The manufacturer's name is on the bottom of the plate.
OF CONTAINER
3 [C, usually sing.] ~ (of sth..) the lowest surface on the inside of a container: I found some coins at the bottom of my bag. Allow the tea leaves to settle to the bottom of the cup.
OF RIVER / POOL
4 [sing.] the ground below the water in a lake, river, swimming pool, etc.: He dived in and hit his head on the bottom. I feel safe as long as I can touch the bottom.
END OF STH..
5 the ~ (of sth..) [sing.] (especially BrE) the part of sth.. that is furthest from you, your house, etc.: I went to the school at the bottom of our street. There was a stream at the bottom of the garden.
LOWEST POSITION
6 ~ (of sth..) [sing.] the lowest position in a class, on a list, etc.; a person, team, etc. that is in this position: a battle between the teams at the bottom of the league You have to be prepared to start at the bottom and work your way up. I was always bottom of the class in math.
PART OF BODY
7 [C] (especially BrE) the part of the body that you sit on backside, behind
CLOTHING
8 [C, usually pl.] the lower part of a set of clothes that consists of two pieces: a bikini bottom a pair of pyjama / tracksuit bottoms
OF SHIP
9 [C] the lower part of a ship that is below the surface of the water
-BOTTOMED
10 (in adjectives) having the type of bottom mentioned: a flat-bottomed boat
