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approach; take up; be passive; take advantage; adverb; conjunction
Meanings
16 senses · 80 examplesverb
to approach; to get close to
formalCan be used with nouns like places or situations to indicate moving closer.
They moved closer to this newly developed area.
Seeking safety and avoiding difficulty is one of human instincts.
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He went over to the window and looked outside carefully.
Don't stand close to dangerous places.
He leaned in close to my ear and whispered a secret.
verb
to take up; to begin to engage in
neutralUsed with professional positions, daily activities to indicate starting a job or task.
He officially took up the position of company general manager last week.
After graduating from college, he started working at an internet company.
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It's already nine o'clock, you should go to bed.
He started learning traditional Chinese medicine at 18 and is now a famous doctor.
The new principal will take office next week.
verb
to be captured; to be subdued
literaryUsed in passive constructions for military or capture scenarios.
After three days of fierce fighting, all the enemy troops were wiped out and captured.
The gangster was captured at the airport without causing any casualties.
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This batch of smuggled goods was seized by the customs.
The suspect was captured while fleeing.
The rebel leader was finally captured and killed in the mountains.
verb
to complete; to finalize
neutralUsed for finished products, established achievements or finalized plans.
This project has achieved remarkable results.
After ten years of hard work, he finally achieved success and fame.
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This iron pot is cast from pig iron and very durable.
The plan has been finalized and can be implemented now.
The contract is scheduled to be signed next Wednesday.
preposition
by taking advantage of; while using
neutralUsed to indicate using a convenient condition or available resource to do something, often paired with 着 for ongoing action.
I bought some fruit on my way back.
He finished reading that book by the light of a street lamp.
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You can find a nearby coffee shop to rest.
He took the trash out conveniently while he was at it.
Let's have a good communication using this opportunity.
verb
to pair with; to eat/drink with
informalMost commonly used for food and drink pairings, especially with alcohol.
I like to have peanuts while drinking alcohol.
Mom likes to eat porridge with pickles.
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You can eat this biscuit with milk.
He had two glasses of beer with cucumbers.
You can eat this kind of fruit with yogurt.
preposition
with regard to; in terms of
neutralUsed to introduce the topic, object or scope of a discussion or action.
They held a three-hour discussion on this issue.
In terms of work experience, he is indeed more experienced than all of us.
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We exchanged opinions on the next phase of the plan.
Personally speaking, I fully support this proposal.
He apologized to everyone about this matter.
adverb
very soon; in a short time
neutralUsed to indicate that an action will happen very soon.
I'm coming right now, please wait a moment.
The meal will be ready soon, please wait a little longer.
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He is arriving at the company soon, we can go find him directly.
The courier is almost at the community gate.
The plane is about to land, please fasten your seatbelt.
adverb
early; ahead of schedule
neutralUsed to indicate that an event happened earlier than expected or usual.
He joined the revolutionary work at the age of 15.
The strong wind stopped in the morning, and the weather today is very nice.
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She already knew this news a long time ago.
The movie ends at ten o'clock, we can go home early.
I learned swimming last year.
adverb
immediately; right after
neutralUsed to show that one action happens right after another.
Say what you think of right away, don't hold it in.
We unloaded our luggage and went straight to the workshop.
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Enter the classroom right when you hear the bell.
He went for a walk right after dinner.
I rushed over as soon as I got the call.
adverb
will; can; as long as
neutralUsed with conditional conjunctions to express a natural result under given conditions.
As long as you study hard, you will definitely pass the exam.
If he doesn't come, we will go look for him.
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Since you are already here, just settle in and stay.
Anyone who wants to go can sign up to participate.
As long as you keep exercising, you will see results.
adverb
as much as; as many as
informalUsed to emphasize that a quantity, frequency or ability is large compared to others.
Your two groups have only ten people total, our one group has ten people alone.
He comes once every three days, but you come three times a day.
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Two people couldn't lift this big rock, but he carried it away alone.
He earned one hundred thousand yuan in just one month.
This class alone has more than thirty students.
adverb
even if; even though
informalUsed between two identical words to express tolerance or acceptance of a less than ideal situation.
Even if it's a bit bigger, just buy it.
Even if it's a bit more expensive, as long as the quality is good, it's fine.
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Even if it's a bit slower, we're not in a hurry.
Even if it's a bit ugly, it's better than nothing.
Even if it's a bit crowded, as long as we can sit down, it's okay.
adverb
only; just
neutralUsed to indicate that there is only one person, thing or option.
Previously, only he knew this secret.
This exam only covers Chinese and math.
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I only drank a glass of water and didn't eat anything.
This small shop only sells handmade bread.
He only speaks a little bit of English.
adverb
exactly; definitely
neutralUsed to emphasize certainty, correctness or the exact location of something.
I knew he would come, and he did come today as expected.
I definitely don't believe I can't learn Chinese.
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That's exactly his home, we have arrived.
The kindergarten is right here in this alley.
I told you this matter wasn't that simple.
conjunction
even if; even though
formalUsed to introduce a hypothetical concession, equivalent to the second meaning of 就是.
Even if you bring it over, I won't accept it.
Even if he is very capable, he cannot break the rules.
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Even if you run faster, you won't catch the last bus.
Even if it rains, we have to arrive on time.
Even if you beg him, it won't work, he has already made up his mind.