Word · Frequency #158
under
下面的;下方的
核心释义
Located below or beneath something else
- 1.
较低的;在下面的
Lower; beneath something.
- 2.
位于某物下面或底下
located below or beneath something else
- 3.
处于从属、服从或失败状态
In a state of subordination, submission or defeat.
- 4.
级别、权力或地位较低的
lower in rank, power, or authority
下级的;从属的;较低的;在下面的;位于某物下面或底下;处于从属、服从或失败状态;级别、权力或地位较低的
用法In use
The under layer of the cake has a chocolate filling.
用法提示:句中的 under 是形容词,放在名词前,表示“下面的、底部的”。
Use a flashlight to check the under surface of the desk.
用法提示:句中的 under 是形容词,修饰 surface,表示“下方的、底侧的”。
The under part of the bridge has turned rusty.
用法提示:句中的 under 是形容词,修饰 part,表示“底部的、下方的”。
the under parts of a machine
an under secretary
the under + noun
under 作形容词时,通常放在名词前作定语,表示下面的。
the under layer
底层
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- under layer
- 下层;底层
- The carpet has a thick under layer of felt.这块地毯有一层厚厚的毛毡底层。
- under surface
- 下表面;底面
- The under surface of the leaf is pale green.这片叶子的下表面是淡绿色的。
- under lip
- 下嘴唇
- He bit his under lip nervously.他紧张地咬着下嘴唇。
- under jaw
- 下颌;下颚
- The dog has a powerful under jaw.这条狗的下颌很有力。
习语与比喻表达Idioms & figurative uses
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
想象你蹲在桌子底下,抬头看到桌面——under 就是‘在下面’,也引申为‘下级/从属’。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:mixed 常见场景:书面或正式描述位置或层级、军事、体育等表示失败或从属 under 作形容词时,字面义“下方的/较低的”多用于书面或正式描述,如 the under surface;表“从属的/失败方”时比较常见于军事、体育等场景。日常口语中通常更常用介词或副词,形容词用法相对受限。
语法说明Grammar Note
常用作定语,表示下方的或从属的。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words rhyme with 'under' /ˈʌndɝ/: they share the stressed /ʌ/ and the /ndɚ/ ending. Beware lookalikes such as 'binder' /ˈbaɪndɚ/, 'cinder' /ˈsɪndɚ/, and 'fonder' /ˈfɑːndɚ/, which have different vowel sounds.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
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