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sensenoun(ABILITY)B2[C]anabilitytounderstand,recognize,value, orreactto something,especiallyany of the fivephysicalabilitiestosee,hear,smell,taste, andfeel: 官能;感觉;知觉(尤指视觉、听觉、嗅觉、味觉和触觉) With herexcellentsenseofsmell, she couldtellif you were asmokerfrom the othersideof theroom.她嗅觉灵敏,在房间的另一端就能知道你是否抽烟。 Mycoldis sobadI'velostmy senseofsmell/taste(= I can'tsmell/tasteanything).我感冒很严重,闻不到任何气味了/尝不出任何味道了。 B1[CorU]ageneralfeelingorunderstanding: 总体感觉;领悟;理解 Did you get any sense of how they mightreact?你预感他们会作何反应? Thehelicoptershoveringoverheadaddedto the senseofurgency.在头顶盘旋的直升机加重了紧迫感。 sense of fun theabilitytoenjoylifeand not be tooserious: 轻松快乐的天性Don't beangry- it was just ajoke- where'syoursense offun?别生气——只是个笑话——你乐观的天性哪里去了? Come on, you've got no sense offun! People whoknewhertalkabout hergreatwarmthand sense offun. Even in hernineties, she neverlosther sense offun. He wasknownfor hisgreatenergyand sense offun. Hebroughta muchneededsense offuninto theproceedings. sense of humour B1yourabilitytounderstandfunnythings: 幽默感 Shehasa really good sense ofhumour.她真的很有幽默感。 Wehavethe same sense ofhumour.我们有同样的幽默感。 Come on,lightenup! Where'syoursense ofhumour?好了,放轻松点!你的幽默感哪里去了? Whatpeopledon'tseemtoknowabout her is that she's got awickedsense ofhumour. Heaccusedher of having no sense ofhumour. sense of occasionUK thefeelingpeoplehave when there is a veryimportanteventorcelebration: 隆重的气氛;节庆的气氛Thedecorations,flowers, andcrowdsgave thetownarealsense ofoccasion.灯彩、鲜花和人群给小镇带来了一种十足的节庆氛围。 Thevenueitself wasspectacularand reallyhelpedtocreatea sense ofoccasion. There wasquitea sense ofoccasionwhen theyfinallycame onstage. Flowers andcandlesin achurchalladdto the sense ofoccasion. Dresscodesgive aneventlike this a sense ofoccasion. Thewholeaffairwas veryinformalandratherlackeda sense ofoccasion. - He has no sense ofrightandwrong.
- War had given to thecommunityagreatersense oftogetherness.
- Ifelta sense ofbetrayalwhen myfriendsrefusedtosupportme.
- He has no sense ofresponsibility.
- Theyfeltadeepeningsense ofdespair.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrasesThe senses in general - eyesight
- feeling
- hearing
- hyperaesthetic
- intersensory
- night vision
- non-visual
- non-vocal
- sensation
- sensory
- sight
- smell
- synaesthesia
- synesthesia
- taste
- touch
- vision
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Feelings - general words Humour & humorous Ceremonies Celebrations, parties & special occasions sensenoun(GOOD JUDGMENT)B2[U]thecharacteristicof having goodjudgment,especiallywhen it isbasedonpracticalideasorunderstanding: (尤指基于切实的想法或理解的)理智,明智 [+ to infinitive]Ihopethey'llhave the (good)sense/have enoughsensetoshutthewindowsbefore theyleave.我希望他们走的时候会想到要关窗户。 It makes (good)sensetobuyabigpackbecause itworksoutcheaperin the end.买大包的更划算,因为最终算下来更便宜。 [+ -ing verb]There's nosenseinwaiting(= it is notpracticaltowait)- the nexttrainisn't for twohours.继续等下去是不明智的——下一趟火车要过两个小时才会来。 Where's/What's thesense(= what is theadvantage)inpayingsomeone when you could get avolunteer?既然你可以找一个志愿者,何必花钱雇人呢? Planning sofaraheadmakes nosense - so many things will havechangedby nextyear.提前这么久作计划并不明智——到明年,许多事情都会发生变化。 senses[plural] theabilityto use goodjudgment: 理智;良好的判断能力Have youtakenleaveof/lostyoursenses?(= Have youlostyourabilityto make a goodjudgment?)你疯了吧? It'stimeyoucame toyoursenses(=startedto useyourgoodjudgment)andrealizedthat they are not going tohelpyou.你该醒醒了,你该明白他们是不会帮你的。 Theaccidentbroughthimtohis senses(=causedhim to use his goodjudgmentagain)and made himstopdrinking.这一事故使他醒悟过来,不再喝酒了。 I'm justrelievedthey've come totheirsenses andrealizedwhat adisastrousleaderhe was. Perhapslosinghisjoblike that willbringhim to his senses and make himunderstandthat he can'tcarryon like this. - It would make sense to golaterin theyearwhen it'swarmer.
- At least they had the sense to take somewarmclothing.
- There's no sense inbuyingsomething we have already.
- Itrytoinstila little sense into thechild.
- Why is Jack making thearrangementswhen he's notevencoming? Where's the sense in that?
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrasesWise and sensible - be a victory for common senseidiom
- cannily
- canny
- clear-headed
- discerning
- long-sightedness
- method
- neat
- neatly
- no flies onsomeoneidiom
- responsibility
- responsible
- responsibly
- right-minded
- sagacious
- victory
- well advised
- wily
- wisdom
- wise
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: sensenoun(MEANING)B2[C]one of thepossiblemeaningsof a word or phrase: 含义,意义 They are notimmigrants, at least notinany sense that Iunderstand.至少就我所理解的意义上来说,他们不是移民。 Thepackagingisgreen- in both senses of the word(= it isgreenincolourand it is good for theenvironment).包装是绿色的——这个“绿色”有两层含义。 Securitydefinedin thebroad/broadestsenseofthetermmeansgetting at therootcausesoftroubleandhelpingtoreduceregionalconflicts.广义上说,安全工作是指找出骚乱的根本原因并帮助减少地区冲突。 Thispassagedoesn'tmake (any)sense(= themeaningis notclear).这篇文章意思不清楚。 I'vereadthelettertwice, but I can'tmake (any)senseofit(= I can'tunderstandit).我把信读了两遍,但还是不解其意。 in every sense in every way orfeature: 从任何意义上看It's abookwhich is, in every sense, about differentwaysofseeingtheworld.从任何意义上说,这都是一本以不同角度看世界的书。 She was in every sensebeautiful. He was, she said, thepersonificationof agentleman, in every sense. Atallman withrealgravitas, he was aheavyweightin every sense. These women wereprofessionalsin every sense. Agiantin every sense, he will bemissedterribly. in a senseC1(alsoin one sense) thinkingabout something in one way, but not in every way: 从某种意义上讲Sheclaimsthat thesystemis atfaultand she'sright, in a sense(= she ispartlyright).她声称现行制度有问题,从某种意义上说,她是对的。 In a sense, Iguessshe has iteasycomparedwithJohn. In a sense, thisaffectsyou more than me. In a sense, all of this isrelevant. Shediedbefore all of thistroubleand in a sense waslucky. Ofcourse, thebreak-upof mymarriagewasawfulat thetimebut in a sense, it was a verypositivething in mylife. in no sense We are in no senseobligedtoagreeto this.我们绝不是非得同意这件事。 In no sense has shechosenaneasyoption. Thesepeopleare in no senseordinarycitizensand we should notforgetthat. In no sense did shebearresponsibilityfor whathappenedthatnight. I am anenthusiastbut in no sense anexpert. - So many words inEnglishhave several senses.
- Which sense of the word 'nice' do youmean?
- She's a verygenerouswoman in thefullestsense of the word.
- He's not asophisticatedman - not in any sense of the word that I'mawareof.
- Ofcourse, she was using theterm'massacre' in thefigurativesense.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrasesMeaning & significance - add
- add up tosomething
- backspin
- be a badge ofsomethingidiom
- connotate
- connotation
- i.e.
- locution
- locutionary
- mean
- meaning
- meaningfully
- meaningfulness
- meaningless
- purport
- significant
- signify
- speak
- subtext
- what's withsomething?idiom
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: General Approximate Yes, no & not C2tofeelorexperiencesomething without beingabletoexplainexactlyhow: 意识到;感觉到 Although she said nothing, I could sense heranger.尽管她什么都没说,但我能感觉到她的愤怒。 He sensed something was about tohappen.他感觉到有事情要发生。 [+ (that)]He sensed(that)hisguestswerebored,althoughthey werelisteningpolitely.尽管客人们在礼貌地听着,但他意识到他们有些厌烦。 [+ question word]Could you sensewhat waslikelytohappen?你能感觉到可能会发生什么事情吗? - Although they said nothing, she could sensetheirdisapprovalof hersuggestion.
- I sensed that she wasn'thappythere.
- She said nothing but I could sense herresentment.
- I could just sense that something waswrong.
- I sensed that he had something totellme.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrasesExperiencing and suffering - (straight) from the horse's mouthidiom
- afflict
- affliction
- almost/nearly die ofsomethingidiom
- be a martyr tosomethingidiom
- be a victim ofyourown successidiom
- bear
- count
- get the short end of the stickidiom
- get/haveyourfingers burnedidiom
- go through
- grip
- hands-on
- horse
- practical
- run up againstsomething
- seat-of-the-pants
- see lifeidiom
- stricken
- taste
See more results » (Definition ofsensefrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)sensenoun(ABILITY)B2[C]anabilitytounderstand,recognize,value, orreactto something,especiallyany of the fivephysicalabilitiestosee,hear,smell,taste, andfeel 官能;感觉;知觉(尤指视觉、听觉、嗅觉、味觉和触觉)With herexcellentsenseofsmell, she couldtellif you were asmokerfrom the othersideof theroom.她嗅觉灵敏,在房间的另一端就能知道你是否抽烟。 Mycoldis sobadI'velostmy senseofsmell/taste(= I can'tsmell/tasteanything).我感冒很严重,闻不到任何气味了/尝不出任何味道了。 B1[CorU]ageneralfeelingorunderstanding 总体感觉;领悟;理解Did you get any sense of how they mightreact?你预感他们会作何反应? Thehelicoptershoveringoverheadaddedto the senseofurgency.在头顶盘旋的直升机加重了紧迫感。 sense of fun theabilitytoenjoylifeand not be tooserious 轻松快乐的天性Don't beangry- it was just ajoke- where'syoursense offun?别生气——只是个笑话——你乐观的天性哪里去了? sense of humour B1yourabilitytounderstandfunnythings 幽默感Shehasa really good sense ofhumour.她真的很有幽默感。 Wehavethe same sense ofhumour.我们有同样的幽默感。 Come on,lightenup! Where'syoursense ofhumour?好了,放轻松点!你的幽默感哪里去了? sense of occasionUK thefeelingpeoplehave when there is a veryimportanteventorcelebration 隆重的气氛;节庆的气氛Thedecorations,flowers, andcrowdsgave thetownarealsense ofoccasion.灯彩、鲜花和人群给小镇带来了一种十足的节庆氛围。 - He has no sense ofrightandwrong.
- War had given to thecommunityagreatersense oftogetherness.
- Ifelta sense ofbetrayalwhen myfriendsrefusedtosupportme.
- He has no sense ofresponsibility.
- Theyfeltadeepeningsense ofdespair.
sensenoun(GOOD JUDGMENT)B2[U]thecharacteristicof having goodjudgment,especiallywhen it isbasedonpracticalideasorunderstanding (尤指基于切实的想法或理解的)理智,明智[+ to infinitive]Ihopethey'llhave the (good)sense/have enoughsensetoshutthewindowsbefore theyleave.我希望他们走的时候会想到要关窗户。 It makes (good)sensetobuyabigpackbecause itworksoutcheaperin the end.买大包的更划算,因为最终算下来更便宜。 [+ -ing verb]There's nosenseinwaiting(= it is notpracticaltowait)- the nexttrainisn't for twohours.继续等下去是不明智的——下一趟火车要过两个小时才会来。 Where's/What's thesense(= what is theadvantage)inpayingsomeone when you could get avolunteer?既然你可以找一个志愿者,何必花钱雇人呢? Planning sofaraheadmakes nosense - so many things will havechangedby nextyear.提前这么久作计划并不明智——到明年,许多事情都会发生变化。 senses[plural] theabilityto use goodjudgment 理智;良好的判断能力Have youtakenleaveof/lostyoursenses?(= Have youlostyourabilityto make a goodjudgment?)你疯了吧? It'stimeyoucame toyoursenses(=startedto useyourgoodjudgment)andrealizedthat they are not going tohelpyou.你该醒醒了,你该明白他们是不会帮你的。 Theaccidentbroughthimtohis senses(=causedhim to use his goodjudgmentagain)and made himstopdrinking.这一事故使他醒悟过来,不再喝酒了。 - It would make sense to golaterin theyearwhen it'swarmer.
- At least they had the sense to take somewarmclothing.
- There's no sense inbuyingsomething we have already.
- Itrytoinstila little sense into thechild.
- Why is Jack making thearrangementswhen he's notevencoming? Where's the sense in that?
sensenoun(MEANING)B2[C]one of thepossiblemeaningsof a word or phrase 含义,意义They are notimmigrants, at least notinany sense that Iunderstand.至少就我所理解的意义上来说,他们不是移民。 Thepackagingisgreen- in both senses of the word(= it isgreenincolourand it is good for theenvironment).包装是绿色的——这个“绿色”有两层含义。 Securitydefinedin thebroad/broadestsenseofthetermmeansgetting at therootcausesoftroubleandhelpingtoreduceregionalconflicts.广义上说,安全工作是指找出骚乱的根本原因并帮助减少地区冲突。 Thispassagedoesn'tmake (any)sense(= themeaningis notclear).这篇文章意思不清楚。 I'vereadthelettertwice, but I can'tmake (any)senseofit(= I can'tunderstandit).我把信读了两遍,但还是不解其意。 in every sense 从任何意义上看It's abookwhich is, in every sense, about differentwaysofseeingtheworld.从任何意义上说,这都是一本以不同角度看世界的书。 in a senseC1(alsoin one sense) thinkingabout something in one way, but not in every way 从某种意义上讲Sheclaimsthat thesystemis atfaultand she'sright, in a sense(= she ispartlyright).她声称现行制度有问题,从某种意义上说,她是对的。 in no sense 根本不;绝对不We are in no senseobligedtoagreeto this.我们绝不是非得同意这件事。 - So many words inEnglishhave several senses.
- Which sense of the word 'nice' do youmean?
- She's a verygenerouswoman in thefullestsense of the word.
- He's not asophisticatedman - not in any sense of the word that I'mawareof.
- Ofcourse, she was using theterm'massacre' in thefigurativesense.
C2tofeelorexperiencesomething without beingabletoexplainexactlyhow 意识到;感觉到Although she said nothing, I could sense heranger.尽管她什么都没说,但我能感觉到她的愤怒。 He sensed something was about tohappen.他感觉到有事情要发生。 [+ (that)]He sensed(that)hisguestswerebored,althoughthey werelisteningpolitely.尽管客人们在礼貌地听着,但他意识到他们有些厌烦。 [+ question word]Could you sensewhat waslikelytohappen?你能感觉到可能会发生什么事情吗? - Although they said nothing, she could sensetheirdisapprovalof hersuggestion.
- I sensed that she wasn'thappythere.
- She said nothing but I could sense her resentment.
- I could just sense that something waswrong.
- I sensed that he had something totellme.
sense| American Dictionarysensenoun(JUDGMENT)theabilityto makereasonablejudgments: [U]If theboyhad any sense he would bescared. [U]You ought to have more sense than to getinvolvedwith him. [pl]Have you takenleaveofyoursenses? sensenoun(BODY POWER)[C]biologyany of the fivephysicalabilitiestosee,hear,smell,taste, andfeel sensenoun(AWARENESS)[Cusually sing]anawarenessof something, or anabilityto do orunderstandsomething: I have a verybadsense ofdirection. [Cusually sing]A sense ofhumoris theabilitytounderstandandenjoyjokesandamusingsituations, or to makepeoplelaugh: Matt has agreatsense ofhumor. sensenoun(FEELING)[C]afeelingabout something: Theymovewith a sense ofconfidence. Students need some sense ofresponsibility. sensenoun(MEANING)[C]Englishameaningof a word or phrase: This isn’t atravelbookin theusualsense of the word. senseverb[T](FEEL)tofeelor beawareof something: Although she said nothing, I could sense heranger. I sensed someone wasapproachingme from behind. (Definition ofsensefrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)Examplesofsensesense Adjustments were made via a multibutton game pad sensed by the computer.From theCambridge English Corpus The system combines real-time vision sensing with an embedded controller, again implemented using standard hardware.From theCambridge English Corpus Thus, efficient sensing ability and communications with its host computer are critical for its real-time control.From theCambridge English Corpus In such cases, the rigidity of the tube will cause large disturbances to the flexible elements for sensing.From theCambridge English Corpus The use of novel sensing technologies such as ground penetrating radar and inertial sensors to guide underground coal mining machines is described in detail.From theCambridge English Corpus The criteria for the distinction into five degrees of being originate in the philosophical theory of the inner senses - the hawass ba*ina.From theCambridge English Corpus In this paper, we present and evaluate a method for the automatic adjudication of disagreed word senses.From theCambridge English Corpus Through indirect focus and attentiveness to the breath, the actor senses their mouth-less-ness - a darkness reaching down through the entire body.From theCambridge English Corpus We focused on remote sensing instrumentation for reasons that will become apparent.From theCambridge English Corpus On the contrary, if the same amount of information is extracted with fewer measurements, the overall sensing speed can be increased.From theCambridge English Corpus The micro-rover provides the mounting platform for the scientific instrument package (remote sensing instruments) while each mole carries a sensor head to the laser-based instruments.From theCambridge English Corpus I sensed at various points in the conference that actually we were happier at the margins.From theCambridge English Corpus Relationships between remotely sensed reflectance data and cotton growth and yield.From theCambridge English Corpus Estimation of tropical forest extent and regeneration stage using remotely sensed data.From theCambridge English Corpus To measure hand motion, a receiver is placed on the back of the user sensing glove.From theCambridge English Corpus These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. CollocationswithsensesenseThese are words often used in combination withsense. Click on a collocation to see more examples of it. acute sense His anger imparted hisacutesenseof betrayal and the necessity of vindicating his maturity. From theCambridge English Corpus aesthetic sense Theaestheticsensewas not separate but intrinsic to his whole procedure and is visible in the eloquence of what he built. From theCambridge English Corpus broad sense This would be a case of maximizing utility in thebroadsense. From theCambridge English Corpus These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. #https://dictionary.cambridge.org//dictionary/english/sense## |