| 词组 | hook |
| 释义 | hook [hooked, hooked, hooking] hook into 1. hook into sth to become connected to a system such as the Internet or a telephone system: ▪ Schools will be able to hook into the Information Superhighway. ▪ New telecom companies will be allowed to hook into the national phone system. ■ SIMILAR TO: hook up to 2. hook sb into sth informal, especially AmE to persuade someone to do what you want in a skilful way, even though they may not want to do it: ▪ The TV companies persuade you to watch a steady stream of programs, one hooking you into the next. hook sb into doing sth ▪ The whole idea is to hook people into giving money to the aid program. hook up 1. hook up sth/sb • hook sth/sb up especially AmE to connect something or someone to a piece of equipment, an electronic system, or an electricity supply: ▪ The air conditioning is still not hooked up yet, and it's incredibly hot in here! + to ▪ A nurse hooks Melanie up to an oxygen tank so she can breathe more easily. ▪ a device for hooking up users to the Internet ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑connect hook-up n C especially AmE a temporary connection between two pieces of equipment such as computers, or between a piece of equipment and an electricity supply: ▪ Walford was speaking to a reporter via a satellite hookup. 2. hook up AmE informal to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone, often one that is short and not serious: ▪ So, did you and Dan finally hook up? + with ▪ Guess what - Jessie hooked up with Paul last night! 3. hook up informal to meet someone in order to do something together socially, for example have a drink, go to a party etc: ▪ We hooked up for lunch at Toscana in Brentwood. + with ▪ Matt and I went out for a drink and hooked up with Janet later on. 4. hook up informal, especially AmE to agree to work with another person or organization for a particular purpose + with ▪ David Bowie hooked up with the band for a tour of the US. |
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