| 词汇 | second |
| 释义 | second (adverb) second (noun) second (noun) second (verb) second 35 ENTRIES FOUND: second (adjective) second (adverb) second (noun) second (noun) second (verb) second-class (adjective) second-degree (adjective) second-guess (verb) second-in-command (noun) secondly (adverb) second-rate (adjective) second-string (adjective) second banana (noun) second base (noun) second baseman (noun) second best (noun) second childhood (noun) second class (noun) Second Coming (noun) second cousin (noun) second hand (noun) second lieutenant (noun) second nature (noun) second person (noun) second thought (noun) second wind (noun) split second (noun) split-second (adjective) fiddle (noun) just (adverb) none (pronoun) only (adverb) place (noun) poor (adjective) wait (verb) 1 second /ˈsɛkənd/ adjective 1 second /ˈsɛkənd/ adjective Learner's definition of SECOND always used before a noun 1 a : occupying the number two position in a series第二的 We sat in the second row.我们坐在第二排。 the second house on the left左边的第二栋房子 the author's second novel这位作者的第二部小说 B is the second letter in the alphabet.B是字母表中的第二个字母。 That's the second time I've seen him today.那是我今天第二次见到他。 The office is on the second floor. [=(US) the floor just above the lowest floor; (Brit) the floor that is two floors above the lowest floor]办公室在二楼。 b : next to the first in importance or rank次要的；第二位的 Chocolate is my first choice; vanilla is my second choice.巧克力是我的最爱，其次是香草。 I won second prize.我获得了二等奖。 c : another of the same kind（同类中的）第二个 They needed a second car. [=they needed two cars]他们还需要一辆车。 The chair needs a second coat of paint.椅子需要再上一遍漆。 The word has a second meaning. [=the word has two meanings]这个词还有另外一层含义。 She took a second helping [=she took another serving] of carrots.她又来了一份胡萝卜。 English as a second language [=a language that you learn in addition to the language you first learned when you were a young child]英语作为第二语言 I could have fired him, but I gave him a second chance. [=I gave him another chance]我本来可以解雇他的，但是我又给了他一次机会。 I recommend you get a second opinion. [=advice from another doctor to make sure the first advice is right]我建议你再征询一下其他医生的意见。 He passed her by without (giving her) a second glance. [=he didn't notice her]他从她身边经过，没有注意到她。 She liked the house enough to give it a second look. [=she looked at the house again]她很喜欢这栋房子，所以又看了一眼。 2 — used to refer to the forward gear or speed of a vehicle that is next to the lowest forward gear（车辆）第二挡的 You should put the car in second gear when you go up the hill.汽车爬坡的时候，你应该挂二挡。 — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 The movie never really gets out of second gear.这部电影始终就是二流水平。 The program is shifting into second gear now that all the proposals have been approved.现在所有提议都通过了，计划进入第二阶段。 3 : having or playing the part in a group of instruments that is one level lower than the first（在乐器演奏中）第二位的 She plays second violin in the city orchestra.她是市管弦乐队的第二小提琴手。 — see also play second fiddle at 1fiddle every second — used to indicate how often a repeated activity happens or is done表重复频率 We elect a mayor every second year. [=in alternate years; every other year]我们每隔一年选一次市长。 second only to : only less important than (something or someone)仅次于 Rice is second only to corn as the state's major crop.大米是这个州除了玉米之外最重要的农作物。 second to none — see 1none 2 second /ˈsɛkənd/ adverb 2 second /ˈsɛkənd/ adverb Learner's definition of SECOND 1 : in a position that only comes after one other in time, order, or importance其次；以第二位 The university ranks second in the nation.这所大学在全国排名第二。 This is the second most common error made by job applicants.这是求职者最容易犯的第二种错误。 Milan is Italy's second largest city.米兰是意大利的第二大城市。 I placed/finished second in the race. = (US) I came in second in the race. = (Brit) I came second in the race.我比赛得了第二名。 The misspelled word is in the second to last paragraph. [=in the paragraph that comes just before the last one]那个拼错的单词在倒数第二段。 — see also second best 2 — used to introduce a statement that is the second in a series of statements（用于引出一系列陈述）第二；第二点 It's pointless to plan a trip—first, we can't afford one, and second, we don't have time to take one.作旅行计划毫无意义：第一，我们没有钱；第二，我们没有时间。 3 second /ˈsɛkənd/ noun plural seconds 3 second /ˈsɛkənd/ noun plural seconds Learner's definition of SECOND 1 [singular] : something that is second : the second thing in a series第二；第二位 His birthday is on the second of June. [=on June 2]他的生日是六月二日。 The win was his second of the year.这是他本年度第二次获胜。 — see also a close second at 2close 2 seconds [plural] : another serving of food taken after you are finished with the first serving第二次上菜；再来的一份食物 Who wants seconds?谁想再来一份？ 3 [singular] : a statement made to support or approve a motion in a meeting正式支持；附议 There's been a motion to vote on the proposal. Do I hear a second?提议就这项建议进行投票。有人支持吗？ 4 [count] : a product that is cheaper than normal because it is damaged or imperfect二等品；次品 — usually plural通常用复数 These curtains are seconds.这些窗帘是次品。 The store sells factory seconds.这个店出售工厂生产的次品。 5 [noncount] : the forward gear or speed in a vehicle that is one speed higher than first gear（车辆的）第二挡 Put the car/bicycle in second when you go up the hill.上山的时候，把汽车/自行车挂到二挡上。 6 [count] British : an undergraduate degree of the second highest level from a British university（英国大学本科的）二等成绩学位 He took/received a second in history.他获得了历史专业二等成绩本科学位。 7 [noncount] baseball : second base He stole second.他偷上二垒。 There's a runner on second.二垒上有人。 8 [count] : a person whose job is to help someone who is fighting in a boxing match or duel（拳击手或决斗者的）副手 — compare 4second 4 second /ˈsɛkənd/ noun plural seconds 4 second /ˈsɛkənd/ noun plural seconds Learner's definition of SECOND [count] 1 a : a unit of time that is equal to ¹/₆₀ of a minute秒（时间单位） There was a delay of several seconds.有几秒钟的延迟。 a 30-second TV commercial30秒的电视广告 phone lines transmitting data at 1,200 bits per second电话线每秒钟传输1200比特 The sound came on for a second or two and then went off again.声音持续了一两秒后又消失了。 b informal : a very brief period of time片刻；瞬间 For a second (there) I thought you were kidding.有那么一瞬间，我以为你在开玩笑。 This will (just/only) take a second.这（只）需要很短的时间。 I'll be back in a second. [=I'll be back very soon]我马上就回来。 I can't come right this second. [=at this very moment]我这会儿来不了。“ “Did you enjoy her visit?” “I enjoyed every second.” [=I enjoyed the entire visit]“她来了你高兴吗？”“我每时每刻都很高兴。” I expect her back any second now. [=very soon]我预计她马上就回来了。 It could happen at any second. [=at any time]这随时都有可能发生。 — see also split second 2 technical : one of 60 equal parts into which a minute can be divided for measuring angles秒（角度单位） 40 degrees, 27 minutes, and 45 seconds40度27分45秒 just a second — see 2just just this second — see 2just — compare 3second 5 second /ˈsɛkənd/ verb seconds; seconded; seconding 5 second /ˈsɛkənd/ verb seconds; seconded; seconding Learner's definition of SECOND [+ object] 1 a : to approve (something, such as a motion) during a meeting so that discussion or voting can begin支持；附议 I would like to second the motion to adjourn.我支持关于休会的动议。 b informal : to agree with (a suggestion or statement)同意 “Let's call it a day.” “I'll second that.”“就到这里吧。”“我赞成。” 2 /sɪˈkɑːnd/ British : to move (someone) from a regular job to a different place, department, etc., for a short period of time把…（暂时）调往某处 — usually used as (be) seconded通常用作(be) seconded She was seconded to the Birmingham office for six months.她被调往伯明翰的办事处待六个月。 — seconder noun, plural seconders [count] Nomination forms must be signed by a nominator and a seconder.提名表格必须由一名提名人和一名支持人签名。 |
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