| 词组 | push |
| 释义 | push Theme: AGE tr. to approach a particular age (in years).She looked like she was pushing forty-eight or fifty.He's only pushing thirty, but he looks much older. Theme: DRUGS in. to recruit new drug users and sell drugs to them; to deal in drugs.He was pushing for two years before the cops got him.Man, look at that guy push. He hooks two new kids every day. Theme: PROMOTION tr. to hype something or someone; to pressure something or someone.She's always pushing her own interests.The clerk was pushing one brand so hard that I finally bought it. push 1. noun 1 a group of friends or associates; a clique. Originally 'push' referred to 'an organised gang of street hoodlums' AUSTRALIA, 1884. 2 in betting, a doubling of the bet in effect US, 1986. 3 in British Columbia logging, the boss, the foreman CANADA, 1953. 4 in blackjack, a tie between the dealer and a player US, 1978. 5 a radio frequency. As in 'the battalion push'. Vietnam war usage US, 1968.► the pusha dismissal from employment or romantic involvement UK, 1875 2. verb 1 to sell something, especially drugs US, 1938. 2 to make a special effort to promote a professional wrestler's image and status US, 2000.► push poo-pooto take the active role in anal sex FIJI, 1997.► push some legto have sex US, 1983.► push the boat outto be more generous or extravagant than usual, to act generously; especially with money. Originally naval slang, used of someone buying a round of drinks UK, 1937.► push the bush(used of a male) to have sex with a woman US, 1984.► push the envelopeto challenge current parameters. From aviation where ENVELOPE is the limit of a plane's range and powers, via 1990s' marketing speak US, 1998.► push up the daisies; pushing up the daisiesto be dead, especially dead and buried; use is occasionally extended to the dying. An image first sketched as dated 'turn up your toes to the daisies' in 1842 – from which we derive turn up your toes, (to die). Other variations that have slipped from use: 'under the daisies', 'kick up daisies' and, less certainly, 'grin at the daisy-roots', which may also relate to 'roots' (boots) UK, 1918.► push your luckto take a risk UK, 1911 push about ► see push around push ahead push ahead to continue doing or planning something, even though there are some problems: I'd like you all to push ahead and get the job done as soon as possible.+ with If the group decides to push ahead with the plan, they will then look for more EC funding.■ SIMILAR TO: press ahead push around push sb around/about to tell someone what to do in a rude way, especially without considering what they want: Why do you always let other people push you around? I was beginning to feel I was being pushed about at work, and lost some of my enthusiasm.■ SIMILAR TO: boss around, shove around informal push along 1. must/should etc be pushing along spoken used to say that you think it is time for you to leave a place: Well, I must be pushing along - it's getting dark already.■ SIMILAR TO: I must be getting along2. push along • push along sth • push sth along to make good progress, or to help something make good progress: The growth rate of the European market is also pushing along at 12%. They are determined to push along talks between Democrats and Republicans. push aside 1. push sth aside • push aside sth to decide not to think about something, for example because it is unpleasant or you want to think about something else instead: For a moment Denny felt guilty - but she quickly pushed it aside. This is a very difficult idea to understand properly, but it should not be pushed aside for that reason.2. be pushed aside if someone is pushed aside by someone else, they are forced out of their present job, position etc by someone else who takes their place: Lugar had done a good job as chairman of the committee, but he was pushed aside by Jesse Helms. There was some concern that the Institute would be pushed aside by larger companies. push back 1. push sth back • push back sth usually passive to deliberately delay an event, date, project etc that has already been arranged, usually because people are not ready for it, or other things are more important: The start date for the talks has now been pushed back to the end of the month.■ SIMILAR TO: put back, put off, postpone2. push back sth • push sth back to force an army or a crowd to move backwards from their present position: Police pushed the crowd back from the gates of the palace. By that summer, Russian forces had been pushed back as far as Moscow.3. push back the boundaries/frontiers of sth if someone pushes back the boundaries of human knowledge or ability, they make the amount that we know or are able to do greater than it was before: Science has, by pushing back the boundaries of human knowledge, given us much that has enriched our lives. Throughout the twentieth century, we have continued to push back the frontiers of travel. push for push for sth to try to persuade people that something should happen or be done: The improved economy will provide a better climate for workers to push for higher wage rates. Kehoe said she will push for more after-school activities aimed at keeping kids off the streets.■ SIMILAR TO: press for push forward 1. push forward • push forward sth • push sth forward to continue doing or planning something in a determined way: At that time France was pushing forward the development of its own nuclear weapons.+ with The British and Irish governments were attempting to push forward with the peace process.2. push forward sth • push sth forward to try to make people think about or accept a particular idea or subject that you believe is important: He was still trying to push forward the idea of a coalition government.3. push yourself forward to deliberately put yourself in a situation where you will be noticed by other people, especially in order to get an advantage for yourself: Nicola knew that she would have to push herself forward if she wanted to be offered the role.■ SIMILAR TO: promote yourself4. push forward if an army pushes forward, it makes progress by moving further in a particular direction, especially in an enemy country: The western armies were pushing forward rapidly as planned, but the troops were becoming exhausted.5. push forward the boundaries/ bounds/ frontiers of sth if someone pushes forward the boundaries of what is acceptable or possible, they make more things acceptable or possible than before: researchers who are pushing forward the boundaries of scientific knowledge push in push in BrE informal to force yourself in front of other people who are already waiting in a line for something, instead of waiting for your turn: We were just about to get on the bus when someone else pushed in. I couldn't believe it when that man came along and pushed in at the front of the queue.■ SIMILAR TO: barge in push into push sb into sth to force someone to do something that they do not really want to do by being very forceful or using your influence or power: At the time I didn't want to stay on at school, but I'm glad my parents pushed me into it now.push sb into doing sth Gloria was always pushing Jett into taking her side in arguments,be pushed into sth A lot of these women arrive hoping for employment, and are pushed into virtual slavery.■ SIMILAR TO: force (into) push off 1. push off! BrE spoken informal used to rudely tell someone to go away, usually because you are angry with them: "Push off," she shouted. "How dare you come here?" I told him to push off and he hit me.■ SIMILAR TO: go away, clear off! spoken informal, especially BrE2. push off BrE informal to leave a place: If you're feeling okay, we'll push off now and see you again tomorrow. It's time I pushed off home - they'll be wondering where I am.■ SIMILAR TO: leave3. push off to start moving in a boat, on a bicycle, or swimming by pushing against something with your arms, legs etc: We hurriedly pushed off and rowed out into the middle of the river. Brenda pushed off from the kerb and began to ride away. push on 1. push on to continue travelling somewhere instead of stopping, especially when it is a long way: Finding the roads almost traffic-free, I decided to push on towards the west coast.■ SIMILAR TO: press on, keep going2. push on to continue doing something in a determined way, especially when it involves a lot of work or effort: Charlie was a great leader - he could motivate everybody to push on.with The president decided to push on with his re-election campaign, despite his heart problems.■ SIMILAR TO: carry on, press on push out push sb out • push out sb to force someone to lose their position by being unpleasant to them or telling them they are no longer needed: Many children feel they have been pushed out when a new baby arrived in the family.■ SIMILAR TO: squeeze out push over push sb/sth over • push over sb/sth to make someone or something fall to the ground by pushing them: One of the older boys had pushed him over and sat on him. Maggie jumped up quickly, pushing her chair over by mistake.pushover n singular something that is easy to do or a person who is easy to persuade: Schoodic Mountain is 1.069 feet, so climbing it is no pushover. Because Tom is quiet and polite, people tend to think he's a pushover. push through push through sth • push sth through to succeed in getting a plan, law etc officially accepted, especially quickly: It will be hard for the government to push through such an ambitious programme of reform. Reagan pushed through the greatest increase in defense spending in American history.■ SIMILAR TO: rush through push to push the door/window to especially BrE to close or nearly close a door or window by pushing it: Marcus put out the light, climbed out of the window and pushed it to.■ SIMILAR TO: close push towards 1. push sb towards/toward sth to strongly influence or encourage someone to do or achieve something: Both the Fittipaldi brothers were strongly pushed towards motor racing by their father's enthusiasm. Officials met on Tuesday in an effort to push negotiators towards a settlement.2. push towards/toward sth to try hard to do or achieve something: The country has been pushing towards independence for nearly ten years. push up push sth up • push up sth to make the price, rate, amount etc of something increase: House sales are increasing again, which in turn is starting to push up prices. If wages start to rise more rapidly, it will push the rate of inflation up.■ SIMILAR TO: force (up) push someone or something (away) (from someone or something)to move or force someone or something away from someone or something. The police pushed the crowd away from the movie star. They pushed away the hecklers from the stage. push(oneself) away (from something) to move oneself back and away from something. The skater pushed herself away from the wall. Tom pushed himself away from the table when he had eaten enough. push(oneself) by (someone or something) to shove or thrust oneself past someone or something. In a hurry, I pushed myself by the security guard, and almost got arrested for doing so. I pushed by Jane and went in first. push1. tv. to approach a particular age (in years). He’s only pushing thirty, but he looks much older. 2. in. to recruit new drug users and sell drugs to them; to deal in drugs. He was pushing for two years before the cops got him. 3. tv. to hype something or someone; to pressure something or someone. The clerk was pushing one brand so hard that I finally bought it.
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