英语词组put on是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

词组

put on

释义

Idiom

put on

Theme: DECEPTION

to pretend; to act as if something were true.

Ann wasn't really angry. She was just putting on.I can't believe she was just putting on. She really looked mad.

Phr V

put on

puts, putting, put

put on sth or put sth on

to put a piece of clothing onto your body

Put your coat on if you're going outside, it's cold.She put on her glasses and stared intently at the photograph.

to put make-up or cream onto your skin

Is there a mirror somewhere? I need to put my make-up on.

to make a device {e.g. light, fire} work by pressing a switch

Put the light on, would you?What time do you want me to put the oven on?

to pretend to have a particular feeling, or to behave in a way which is not real or natural for you

I don't think he's really upset - he's just putting it on.Anthea often puts on a funny voice when she answers the phone.

put-on

noun American informal

She's not really angry - it's just a put-on.

to organize a play, show, or competition

They were putting on a concert to raise money for the new church roof.

to begin to cook food

Can you put the potatoes on while I make a salad?

to put something that sounds or pictures are recorded onto {e.g. CD, video} into a machine which makes you able to hear or see the recording

Why don't you put your new CD on?I'll put on a video for the kids to watch.

(never passive) if a person or animal puts on weight, they become heavier

Have you seen Trevor recently, I think he's really putting weight on.She put on over ten pounds in just 2 months.

to provide something for people to use

They've put on a late-night bus service for students.They're putting on a new computing course at the regional college.

put on sb or put sb on (sth)

to give someone the telephone so that they can speak to the person who is on it

Can you put Wendy on?When she felt herself beginning to cry, she put Laurie on the phone.

put sb on sth

to take someone to a train, bus etc. and to make sure that they get on it

I put her on the 9:30 train so she should have arrived by now.

to decide that someone should do a particular job

Tracey's really exhausted since they put her on the night shift.Alex and I have been put on the planning committee.

to give someone a particular type of medical treatment or food

They've put me on a low-fat diet.

put sth on sth

to risk an amount of money by saying who you think will win a race or competition or what you think will happen in the future

Can you put £5 on Mr. Bigwig in the last race for me?

to add an amount to the cost or value of something

They're putting another ten pence on cigarettes.

put sb on

(never passive) American informal to persuade someone that something is true when it is not, usually as a joke

You didn't believe him did you? He was just putting you on.

put-on

noun American informal

Is this one of your put-ons, Matt, or has she really been fired?

phraseput on1. put on sth • put sth on to put clothes on your body: She put on her coat and went outside. I liked the shoes, and when I put them on they fitted perfectly.■ OPPOSITE: take off2. put on sth • put sth on to put make-up, cream etc on your skin: She sat down in front of the mirror and began to put on her make-up.■ SIMILAR TO: apply formal■ OPPOSITE: take off3. put on sth • put sth on to make a light or a piece of equipment that uses electricity or gas start working by pressing or turning a switch: Can you put the lights back on? I can't see what I'm doing. She put on the kettle, craving her morning cup of coffee.■ SIMILAR TO: switch on, turn on■ OPPOSITE: switch off4. put on sth • put sth on to put a CD, tape, or record in a machine and make it start playing: Perry went over to the stereo and put on some jazz.5. put on sth • put sth on to arrange for a performance, show, competition etc to take place: They often put on exhibitions of work by local artists. The play was originally put on in New York in 1960, and was later made into a movie.6. put sb on sth if a doctor puts you on a particular type of medicine or medical treatment, they give it to you: Helen was feeling very depressed, so her doctor put her on Prozac. I went to the hospital about my asthma, and they've put me on steroids.■ SIMILAR TO: prescribe■ OPPOSITE: take off7. put sb on a diet to tell someone to eat only certain types of food because they are unhealthy or too fat: His wife says he's overweight, and keeps threatening to put him on a diet.8. put on weight/2 kilos/5lbs etc to become fatter and heavier: Can it be possible that I've put on eight pounds in three weeks? Six months ago George gave up smoking. Since then he's put on a lot of weight because he's constantly nibbling.9. put the blame/responsibility on sb/sth to say that someone should be blamed or should be considered responsible for something: That girl was going to try to put the blame on him, he could tell.■ SIMILAR TO: lay, place10. put a limit/restriction/ban etc on sth to make a rule that controls how much of something should be allowed, how something should be done, or one that stops something completely: New limits are to be put on tobacco advertising. Japan, Norway, and the other countries agreed to put a ban on commercial whaling.■ SIMILAR TO: impose, slap on informal11. put on sth if you put on a particular kind of voice, look etc, you deliberately behave in a way that is different from how you usually behave, or that is different from how you really feel: Whenever she's on the phone she always puts on a posh voice.put on a brave face (=try not to show to other people that you are worried or upset) Princess Diana continued to put on a brave face, despite reports in the press of serious problems with her marriage.12. be putting it on BrE spoken if someone is putting it on, they are pretending to be ill, upset, injured etc, especially in order to make other people feel sorry for them: Of course he's not sick. He's just putting it on.■ SIMILAR TO: be faking it13. be putting sb on AmE informal if someone is putting you on, they are not telling the truth and are trying to deceive you: You scored three goals? You're putting me on!■ SIMILAR TO: be joking, be kidding, be having sb on BrE spoken14. put on a show/display/performance etc to show what you are able to do or what power you have: When Saddam refused to give in, the Allies put on a devastating show of force.put on an impressive/poor etc performance The French team will have to put on an impressive performance if they are to beat Brazil.15. put on sth • put sth on to provide something for people to use, eat, drink etc: Special buses are being put on to take fans to and from the concert. The hotel is putting on an all-you-can-eat buffet by the pool for all the guests.■ SIMILAR TO: lay on16. put emphasis/stress on sth to say that you think that something is particularly important: We've always put great stress on the value of communication. Schools are not putting enough emphasis on healthy eating.■ SIMILAR TO: lay, place17. put sth on sth to risk an amount of money on the result of a race, game etc, in order to try to win money: I never put money on horses, I always lose. He went to the bookies and put $100 on a horse called Lady Luck.■ SIMILAR TO: bet18. put sth on sth to increase the cost or price of something by a particular amount: There are rumours that the government plans to put 10p on the price of a packet of cigarettes.19. put sb on sth if you put someone on a bus, plane etc, you take them to it and make sure that they get on it: Next day the authorities put him on the first plane back to Tokyo.20. put sb on sth to make someone work at a particular time of day, or make someone do a particular type of work: They've put him on nights, so we rarely get to see each other much these days. Ashley was put on the playground duty.■ OPPOSITE: take off21. put a number/figure etc on sth to say how much you think something will be: "How much do you think the vase is worth?" "It's difficult to put a figure on it. It could be as much as $50,000."22. put sb on to give someone the telephone, or press a special button on your telephone, so that they can speak to another person: "Is Ted there?" " Just one moment, I'll put him on for you."23. put sth on • put on sth to start cooking something: I put your supper on an hour ago. It should be ready by now.24. put a curse/spell on sb/sth to use magic powers or magic words to make something bad happen to someone or something: Hollywood star James Wood accused her of trying to put a curse on him.

put (one) on

To tease or joke with one, often by trying to convince them of something untrue. Quit putting me on, I know there isn't a Hollywood director calling me right now. I love putting my sister on—it's almost too easy to fool her.

put on

1. verb To dress oneself with (an article of clothing); to place (an article of clothing) on oneself. A noun or pronoun can be used between "put" and "on." I think I put my pants on backward! If I'm having a bad hair day, I just put on a hat.

2. verb To begin playing (some kind of media, such as television, a movie, music, etc.). A noun or pronoun can be used between "put" and "on." Would you mind putting on a bit of music while we're having dinner? I don't really feel like going out tonight. Let's just stay in and put on a cheesy action flick.

3. verb To turn on or activate (something). A noun or pronoun can be used between "put" and "on." Do you mind if we put on the air conditioning for a little while? Don't forget to put the alarm on before you leave.

4. verb To change something to (a certain setting). A noun or pronoun is used between "put" and "on." Let me just put the computer on standby before we go to lunch. When they reach a certain altitude, they usually put the plane on autopilot.

5. verb To assume the appearance or sound of (something); to affect (something). Why do you always put on that goofy accent when we start talking about having kids? He always puts on a cheery persona when he is waiting tables.

6. noun A joke or prank, typically to convince one of something untrue. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. I know it's a put-on, so you can stop trying to convince me that a Hollywood director is calling me right now.

put someone or something on something

to place someone or something on top of something. The man put the child on the pony and led it about. June put the lid on the pickle jar and put it in the fridge.

put someone on

to tease or deceive someone innocently and in fun. Come on! You're just putting me on! He got real mad even though they were only putting him on.

put something on (someone or an animal)

to clothe someone or an animal in something. The mother put a little jacket on her child. Alice puts a silly little coat on her poodle during the winter.

put something on someone or something

to place or set something on someone or something. She put sand on Tom as he lay napping on the beach. Please put the paper on the coffee table.

put something on

to place clothing onto one's body; to get into a piece of clothing. I put a heavy coat on to go outside in the cold. Please put on this one and see if it fits.

put on

to pretend; to act as if something were true. Ann wasn't really angry. She was just putting on. I can't believe she was just putting on. She really looked mad.

put on

1. Clothe oneself with, as in I put on my socks. [Mid-1400s]

2. Apply, activate, as in He put on the brakes. [Mid-1700s]

3. Assume affectedly, pretend to, as in He put on a British accent. This idiom is sometimes put as put it on, as in He's not really asleep; he's putting it on. [Late 1600s; late 1800s]

4. put someone on. Tease or mislead another, as in I don't believe you! You're putting me on. [Slang; mid-1900s]

5. Add to, gain, as in Please put this on our bill, or I've put on some weight.

6. Cause to be performed, produce, as in I hear they're putting on Shakespeare this summer. [Late 1800s]

put on

1. To place something so that it is supported by something else: The children put the flowers on a string and made a necklace. Please put the plates on the table.

2. To clothe oneself with something; don something: Don't forget to put on a warm coat. I put my sunglasses on because the sun was too bright.

3. To apply or activate something: I put on the brakes and the car slowed down. Put the emergency brake on when you park on a hill.

4. To assume some style or behavior affectedly: Don't put on that English accent! I put a smile on my face and greeted the customer.

5. To tease or mislead someone: You're putting me on!

6. To tease or mislead by suggesting something is true: They put on that they were hunting for treasure, when they were really just looking for something to do.

7. To add some quantity of weight: I must have put on five pounds over the holidays. You've put some weight on since I last saw you.

8. To produce or perform some event: The children put on a puppet show. There is a concert this weekend, but I'm not sure which organization is putting it on.

9. To make someone or something available for listening to, talking to, or watching via some broadcast or communication medium: Let's put on some music while we work. Will you put your mother on the phone?

10. To prescribe or administer a medicine or some other corrective that is taken or undertaken routinely: The doctor put the patient on antibiotics. I put my dog on a diet because he was getting fat.

11. To wager some stake on something; bet on something: I went to the track and put $50 on a horse.

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