give

• 名词，指传递或给予的行为；也指在压力下让步的特性，如柔韧性或弹性。

A noun referring to the act of giving or the ability to yield under pressure, such as flexibility or elasticity.

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1. Elasticity or flexibilityB2informal

   The ability of a material or object to bend or stretch under pressure without breaking.

   弹性

   • The old mattress has lost its give.
   • These boots have good give around the ankles.
   • The rope showed some give when pulled hard.

   同义词bounceelasticityflexibilityplayresilienceslackspringinessstretch

2. Concession or compromiseC1informal

   An act of yielding or making a concession in an argument or negotiation.

   让步

   • There was no give in his position during the talks.
   • She showed little give on the price.
   • The union refused to give on their demands.

   同义词accommodationcompromiseconcessionyielding

   反义词rigiditystubbornness

• 表示把某物交给某人或为某人做某事的动词。

A verb used to indicate the act of transferring something to someone or performing an action for someone.

不规则动词

1. Transfer possessionA1formal

   To hand over something to someone without expecting payment.

   给

   • She gave me a birthday present.
   • He gave his coat to the homeless man.
   • Please give me the book.

   同义词awardbestowcontributedeliverdonateentrustfurnishgranthandhand overofferpasspresentprovidesupplytransfer

   反义词keepreceivetakewithhold

2. Provide or supplyA1formal

   To provide something needed or requested.

   提供

   • The teacher gave us homework.
   • They gave their support to the project.
   • The restaurant gives free Wi-Fi to customers.

   同义词bestowdeliverfurnishgrantofferpresentprovidesupply

   反义词keepretainwithhold

3. Deliver a performanceA2formal

   To perform or present something, like a speech or show.

   表演

   • She gave a speech at the conference.
   • The band gave an amazing concert.
   • He gave a detailed explanation of the problem.

   同义词deliverperformpresentput onrenderstage

4. Cause or produceB1formal

   To cause a particular effect or result.

   引起

   • The news gave him a shock.
   • This medicine gives relief from pain.
   • The decision gave rise to controversy.

   同义词bring aboutcausecreategenerateoccasionproduceyield

短语动词变体give awaygive ingive offgive outgive up