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Tiny, little and small 三个表示 “小” 的词语
Episode 190123 / 23 Jan 2019
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网友 “蓝风筝红房子” 想知道近义词 “tiny、little” 和 “small” 的用法和区别。比如:哪个词语可以用来形容人的年龄 “小”?哪个词语多被用来描述个头 “矮小”?在特定的语境中,形容词 “tiny” 和 “little” 都可以用来暗示说话人的感情色彩,但区别是什么?本集节目详细讲解这三个近义词的区别。
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Feifei
大家好,欢迎收听 BBC 英语教学的《你问我答》节目,我是冯菲菲。这个节目回答大家在英语学习时遇到的种种难题。本集节目要回答的问题来自 “蓝风筝红房子”。我们来听一下她的疑问。
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老师,您好!请问 “tiny、little” 和 “small” 的区别是什么呢?
Feifei
“蓝风筝红房子” 想请我们辨析 “tiny、little” 和 “small” 这三个同义词的区别。它们都可以用来表示 “小”,虽然有时候互换使用不会影响句意,但它们在作形容词的时候用法略有不同。下面我们就来看看它们三个之间的区别。
首先,来对比一下 “tiny” 和 “small”。先说说这两个词的共同点,它们都可以形容事物 “体积小、数量少”;此外,“tiny” 和 “small” 还可以指人的 “体型小、个头矮”。比如,下面这个例句说:“虽然我奶奶身体瘦小,但她心胸却很宽广。”
Example
My grandma is a small lady. But she has a big heart.
Feifei
例句中 “My grandma is a small lady.”,这里 “small” 用来形容奶奶 “身材娇小”。再来听一个用单词 “tiny” 描述人身材矮小的句子。
Example
I’m a tiny person. That’s why I only go to shops with a petite range.
Feifei
这里,因为说话的人特别瘦小 ,所以买衣服的时候只能选购 “petite range 专为娇小女性设计的系列”。
“Small” 和 “tiny” 在语气上稍有不同,“tiny” 强调 “非常小的,极小的”,所表达的程度和感情色彩要更强。举一个和食物有关的例子:比如,在请求他人给我们切一小块蛋糕的时候,就可以说:
Examples
Can I have a tiny slice of cake, please?
Can I have a small slice of cake, please?
Feifei
这两句话的意思都是 “能给我一小块蛋糕吗?Can I have a tiny slice of cake, please? Can I have a small slice of cake, please? ”。虽然 “a tiny slice” 和 “a small slice” 都是 “一小块”,但 “tiny” 强调 “只要非常小的一块”,也就是说这里 “a tiny slice” 比 “a small slice” 要更小。
同样地,如果想描述自己的房间 “不大”,就可以说 “My room is small.”;但如果说 “My room is tiny.”,那么突出的则是 “我的房间有点儿太小了”。
所以,如果只是客观地说明 “房间面积小”,应该使用 “small”,而不能用 “tiny”。
下面我们来对比一下 “little” 和 “small” 之间的异同点。先来看一看它们在哪些情况下能互换使用。第一,单词 “little” 和 “small” 都可以形容人 “年龄小”。比如,我们可以说:“He’s only small. 他年纪还小。” 或者用 “little”:“He’s only little. 他年纪还小。” 这两句话的意思完全相同。
但在描述 “弟弟妹妹” 的时候,只能用 “little”,不能用 “small”。比如:我的妹妹 my little sister;他的弟弟 his little brother。
“Small” 和 “little” 的第二个共同点是它们都能形容事情 “不重要、微乎其微”。比如,“我们总是因为微不足道的事情而吵架。”,用英语说就是:
Examples
We always fight over the littlest things.
或者:
We always fight over the smallest things.
Feifei
这两句话中都使用了单词 “little” 和 “small” 的最高级形式 “the littlest” 和 “the smallest”,意思是 “极其微不足道的”。
下面来看几个 “little” 的特殊用法。首先,“little” 可以用来展示人的主观看法,也可以暗示负面的感情色彩。比如,说“我厌烦了你无聊的小把戏。”:
Example
I am sick of your silly little games!
Feifei
这里,“little” 并不一定是指把戏、伎俩很小,而是在强调 “我” 不耐烦的情绪。
最后,我们再来看看 “small” 独有的一些意思。“Small” 可以指事物 “规模小”。比如:a small business 小型企业。
“Small” 还可以表示人 “卑微的,渺小的”,它能和动词 “feel” 和 “look” 搭配使用,“feel small 感到惭愧不已的” 和 “look small 看起来卑微的”。来听一个例句,句中 Mark 对 Sally 很刻薄,这让 Sally 感到自己很卑微。
Example
Mark was being so mean to Sally today. He made her feel really small.
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Both words mean ‘not moving’. What’s the difference?
辨析表示 “到达” 的动词:get、arrive 和 reach
Episode 201118 / 18 Nov 2020
Three verbs about reaching a destination
Prize、award、reward 这三种 “奖” 的区别是什么?
Episode 201111 / 11 Nov 2020
You’ve won a competition – do you get a prize, an award or a reward?
Read, say, write, tell 哪个动词表示 “写着”?
Episode 201104 / 04 Nov 2020
All four verbs can be used to give information
Should, ought to, be supposed to 都能表示 “应当”,区别是什么?
Episode 201028 / 28 Oct 2020
What’s the difference? You ‘should’ know!
辨析四个名词:gesture, signal, sign and symbol
Episode 201021 / 21 Oct 2020
Learn how to use these four nouns through a short story
辨析近义词:improve, enhance, promote
Episode 201014 / 14 Oct 2020
What is the difference between these three verbs?
Experiment, test, trial 分别指哪种 “试验”?
Episode 201007 / 07 Oct 2020
‘Test’ out your knowledge of these three synonyms
“跟我来” 的英语说法:follow me、come along with me、come on
Episode 200930 / 30 Sep 2020
Come on! Join us in this Question and Answer of the Week
辨析表示 “单独的” 词语:individual、standalone、sole
Episode 200923 / 23 Sep 2020
Three words, used to describe one thing
如何区分 productive 和 prolific?
Episode 200909 / 09 Sep 2020
Find out how to distinguish these two adjectives
Competition words 半决赛、决赛、淘汰赛用英语怎么说?
Episode 200902 / 02 Sep 2020
How do you describe a tournament to your friends in English?
辨析表示 “腐烂” 的动词:rot、decay、spoil
Episode 200826 / 26 Aug 2020
All three words can be used to talk about inedible food
辨析两个表示 “金钱惩罚” 的词:penalty and fine
Episode 200819 / 19 Aug 2020
Do they refer to the same kind of punishment?
单词辨析:学术写作中的 quote, citation 和 reference
Episode 200812 / 12 Aug 2020
Three ways to talk about other people’s words in academic writing
辨析表示 “危险” 的三个名词:danger、peril 和 hazard
Episode 200729 / 29 Jul 2020
Three words associated with harm and loss
辨析表示 “当” 的连接词:when, as, while
Episode 200708 / 08 Jul 2020
We can use all of them to talk about time – but how?
易混词语辨析:consistent, constant and persistent
Episode 200701 / 01 Jul 2020
Three words used to describe things that remain or behave the same
Months、cloths、clothes 发音难点解析
Episode 200624 / 24 Jun 2020
Do you know how to pronounce the last two consonants in these three words?
Barbecue, grill, roast, broil, toast, bake 辨析表示 “烤” 的烹饪词语
Episode 200617 / 17 Jun 2020
This programme explains how to use these cooking-related words
Top, summit, peak 辨析表示 “顶端” 的名词
Episode 200610 / 10 Jun 2020
How do you tell these three words apart?
Deny, reject, refuse 表 “拒绝” 的三个动词
Episode 200603 / 03 Jun 2020
All three words can be used to mean ‘not accept’ something
辨析四个表示 “比率” 的近义词:proportion, rate, ratio, percentage
Episode 200513 / 13 May 2020
Learn how to distinguish these four nouns
区分表 “无聊” 的四个常用词:tedious, boring, drab, mundane
Episode 200506 / 06 May 2020
Four interesting words used to talk about uninteresting things
Cherish, treasure, value 分别表示怎样的 “珍惜”?
Episode 200422 / 22 Apr 2020
Learn the different connotations of these three words
Preserve, conserve, reserve 辨析表示 “保护、保留” 的词语
Episode 200408 / 08 Apr 2020
Learn the difference between ‘preserve’, ‘conserve’ and ‘conserve’ in this programme
Bother, disturb and trouble 三个表示 “打扰” 的词语
Episode 200401 / 01 Apr 2020
Q&A of the Week explains the difference between ‘bother’, ‘disturb’ and ‘trouble’
Everywhere, somewhere, anywhere, nowhere 王子 “到处” 寻找灰姑娘——“到处” 应该用哪个副词?
Episode 200325 / 25 Mar 2020
Will there be a happy ending in this programme?
英语中常见的连接词和转折词
Episode 200318 / 18 Mar 2020
When do we use ‘with respect to’ and when do we use ‘about’ or ‘as for’?
怎样用英语说 “生某人的气”? Annoyed at or annoyed with
Episode 200311 / 11 Mar 2020
Learn the language to describe anger and annoyance
名词辨析:tourist, holidaymaker 和 visitor
Episode 200226 / 26 Feb 2020
When is someone a tourist and when is someone a holidaymaker or a visitor?
区分表示 “让人感兴趣” 的动词:interest、fascinate 和 engage
Episode 200219 / 19 Feb 2020
Hopefully this Q&A is interesting, fascinating and engaging
‘There be’ or ‘there has’? 用英语说 “有”
Episode 200212 / 12 Feb 2020
‘There is a boy.’ or ‘there has a boy’?
Ordinary, normal, common 区分表示 “普通的” 三个词语
Episode 200205 / 05 Feb 2020
What’s the difference between these three ‘usual’ words?
Reading large numbers and years 数字和年份的英语读法
Episode 200129 / 29 Jan 2020
How do I say 1,000,000,000,000?
Incentive, bonus, perk and benefits 这些表示 “福利” 的词语,区别是什么?
Episode 200122 / 22 Jan 2020
What type of benefits do these words refer to?
Brave, valiant, courage 辨析三个表 “勇敢” 的词
Episode 200115 / 15 Jan 2020
Learn the difference between ‘brave', ‘valiant’ and ‘courage’ in Q&A
Inheritance, legacy, heritage 辨析:三个表示 “遗产” 的名词
Episode 200108 / 08 Jan 2020
Learn the difference in usage between ‘inheritance’, ‘legacy’ and ‘heritage’
“钟不准,需要校对” 用英语怎么说?
Episode 200101 / 01 Jan 2020
Learn the expressions you can use when your clock doesn’t keep good time
单词辨析:Other, others, the others, any other, another
Episode 191225 / 25 Dec 2019
Here's another great Q&A of the Week
Try, attempt, endeavour 表示 “尝试” 的三个动词
Episode 191218 / 18 Dec 2019
Try it! Learn the difference between these three words
Street, avenue, road, lane, boulevard “街道” 的五种说法
Episode 191211 / 11 Dec 2019
Street, road, or lane? - find out the difference in this Q&A of the Week
Remind, alert, warn 三个表示 “提醒” 的词语
Episode 191204 / 04 Dec 2019
‘Remind’, ‘alert’ or ‘warn’ - find out the difference in this Q&A of the Week
Vague, ambiguous, obscure 用三个形容词说 “模糊不清”
Episode 191113 / 13 Nov 2019
Let us clarify these useful words!
Silent, mute, reticent 三个表示 “无声” 的形容词
Episode 191030 / 30 Oct 2019
Learn vocabulary about being quiet
区分表示 “欺骗” 的动词 deceive, con and dupe
Episode 191023 / 23 Oct 2019
Learn three useful words about trickery and dishonesty
常用的从句引导词:who, which, that, whoever, whichever
Episode 191009 / 09 Oct 2019
Do you know how to make noun clauses?
Sparkle, glitter, twinkle, radiate 四个表示 “发光、闪烁” 的词语
Episode 191002 / 02 Oct 2019
Q&A of the Week looks at four bright words
Angle and perspective 一对表示 “角度” 的词语
Episode 190925 / 25 Sep 2019
Learn two useful words about seeing and understanding
Sleep in, sleep over, turn in 三个和 “睡觉” 有关的动词搭配
Episode 190918 / 18 Sep 2019
Learn three useful sleep verbs in this Q&A of the Week
Human, humankind, people, humanity 用英语说 “人”
Episode 190911 / 11 Sep 2019
What are we? Humans, people, humankind or all of them?
Prominent and outstanding 表示人和事物 “突出的,卓越的” 形容词
Episode 190904 / 04 Sep 2019
What are the differences between these two adjectives?
Tall and high 两者都可以表示“高的”,区别是什么?
Episode 190828 / 28 Aug 2019
Tall and high – what’s the difference?
Spin, whirl, rotate and revolve 四个表示 “旋转” 的近义词
Episode 190821 / 21 Aug 2019
Four types of circular movements
Decide, determine and resolve 三个表示 “决定” 的动词
Episode 190814 / 14 Aug 2019
This Q&A will help you make up your mind about these three words
Sophisticated, experienced and skilled 三个词形容人 “经验丰富”
Episode 190807 / 07 Aug 2020
Describing someone with a good knowledge of something
Disappear, vanish and extinguish 表示 “消失” 的三个动词
Episode 190731 / 31 Jul 2019
To stop or cease to exist
Referee, umpire, judge, official 四个表 “裁判” 的近义词
Episode 190724 / 24 Jul 2019
We talk sports in this Q&A of the week
Stay and keep 表示 “保持” 的高频动词
Episode 190717 / 17 Jul 2019
Both verbs mean to continue a state or an action
Little, a little, few, a few 区分形容 “量少” 的四个说法
Episode 190710 / 10 Jul 2019
Two pairs of very tricky but useful quantifiers
Live, dwell and inhabit 三个表示 “居住” 的近义词
Episode 190703 / 03 Jul 2019
Which word should we use to ask someone where their home is?
Fellow, companion and partner 三个表示 “同伴” 的近义词
Episode 190626 / 26 Jun 2019
Which one would you rather have – a fellow, a companion or a partner?
Debunk, disclose and reveal “揭秘” 三个动词的区别
Episode 190619 / 19 Jun 2019
Three synonyms about showing what was hidden
Way, method and means 表 “方式” 的近义词
Episode 190612 / 12 Jun 2019
Learn the difference between ‘way’, ‘method’ and ‘means’
Assume and presume 表示 “假定” 的两个词
Episode 190605 / 05 Jun 2019
Learn the difference between ‘assume’ and ‘presume’
Scope and range 一对表示 “范围” 的名词
Episode 190529 / 29 May 2019
Learn the difference between ‘scope’ and ‘range’
比较 acquire 和 achieve 表 “获得” 时的区别
Episode 190508 / 08 May 2019
What do you ‘acquire’ and what do you ‘achieve’?
Loop, repeat and replay “单曲循环” 用哪个词?
Episode 190501 / 01 May 2019
How do you say ‘to listen to a piece of music again and again’?
Supply and provide 两个表示 “提供” 的动词
Episode 190424 / 24 Apr 2019
Do you know how to tell these two verbs apart?
用英语说 “得罪” 和 “冒犯”
Episode 190417 / 17 Apr 2019
No offence, but it’s time to learn some English phrases
Sick and ill 辨析两个表示 “生病” 的近义词
Episode 190403 / 03 Apr 2019
Two adjectives that could both mean feeling ‘unwell’
Shattered, chipped and cracked 三个表示 “碎裂” 的形容词
Episode 190327 / 27 Mar 2019
Three verbs that describe a very similar type of movement
Shake, shiver and shudder 三个表示 “颤抖” 的动词
Episode 190320 / 20 Mar 2019
Three verbs that describe a very similar type of movement
Put on, wear, dress and be dressed in 用英语说 “穿”
Episode 190313 / 13 Mar 2019
What is the difference between ‘wear’, ‘put on’ and ‘dress’?
Fault, flaw and weakness 三个表示性格 “缺陷” 的词
Episode 190306 / 06 Mar 2019
Which words do we use to describe the negative aspects of someone’s personality?
Pop in, pop out, and pop round 用这些搭配表示 “去某处”
Episode 190227 / 27 Feb 2019
Learn how to use ‘pop in’, ‘pop out’, and ‘pop round’
Thaw and melt 表示 “融化” 的一对近义词
Episode 190220 / 20 Feb 2019
Learn how to distinguish between ‘thaw’ and ‘melt’
Friendly and informal addresses 介绍一些英国人常用的友好称呼
Episode 190213 / 13 Feb 2019
Learn when and how to use some friendly terms for addressing people
Stop, pause and halt 用三个近义词说 “停”
Episode 190130 / 30 Jan 2019
Learn three synonyms that can all be used to describe the end of an action
Tiny, little and small 三个表示 “小” 的词语
Episode 190123 / 23 Jan 2019
Learn three synonyms that can be used to describe the size of things
多义词 “credit” 的几种用法
Episode 190102 / 02 Jan 2019
Learn how to use the word ‘credit’ in different ways
Conductor, attendant and inspector 交通工具上 “服务员” 的各类英语说法
Episode 181219 / 19 Dec 2018
Learn the job titles of people who work in transport
Oral, spoken and verbal 三个和 “说” 有关的词语
Episode 181212 / 12 Dec 2018
Learn three words related to words and speech
Translation, adaptation and version 和 “版本” 有关的英语词汇
Episode 181205 / 05 Dec 2018
Learn three words about different forms of the same thing
Appointment, engagement and date 表示 “约会” 的单词
Episode 181128 / 28 Nov 2018
Learn three words about meetings
Protect, shield and guard 三个表示 “保护” 的词语
Episode 181114 / 14 Nov 2018
Learn how to use three similar verbs
用英语问候生病的朋友
Episode 181107 / 07 Nov 2018
Learn some English expressions you can use to show support to a sick friend
单词 “off” 作介词的用法
Episode 181031 / 31 Oct 2018
Learn the meanings of the word ‘off’ when it’s used as a preposition
表示 “登录” 和 “注册” 的词语
Episode 181024 / 24 Oct 2018
Learn a few commonly seen terms about computers and the internet
Mood, emotion and temper 和 “情绪、心情” 有关的三个词
Episode 181017 / 17 Oct 2018
Learn which words to use when you want to express your feelings
形容词 “effective” 和 “efficient” 的区别
Episode 181010 / 10 Oct 2018
Learn how to distinguish between these two adjectives!
Survey, research and investigate 三个表示 “调查” 的英语词汇
Episode 181003 / 03 Oct 2018
Find out how to distinguish these three words related to academic activities
Writing addresses in English 怎样用英语写地址?
Episode 180926 / 26 Sep 2018
Find out how to write an address correctly in English
Check with, check in with, touch base 办公室里常用的商务英语词汇
Episode 180912 / 12 Sep 2018
Can you tell the difference between these collocations?
“卫生间” 是 toilet、bathroom 还是 WC?
Episode 180829 / 29 Aug 2018
How do we ask for directions if we need to go to the loo?
Entrance and access 两个表示 “入口” 的词语
Episode 180822 / 22 Aug 2018
Entrance vs access – can you tell the difference?
Course, subject, discipline and speciality 区分四个表示 “专业” 的词语
Episode 180815 / 15 Aug 2018
What subjects did you do at school?
Equipment、 device 和 appliance 区分三个表示“设备”的词语
Episode 180801 / 01 Aug 2018
Find out the difference between these three words
Tradition, custom and convention 三个和“传统”有关的单词
Episode 180725 / 25 Jul 2018
Learn the difference between these three words
Argue, quarrel, debate 三个表示“争论、争吵”的单词
Episode 180718 / 18 Jul 2018
Learn the difference between these three ‘angry’ words
Entertainment, amusement, recreation 和 pastime 四个表示“娱乐”的名词
Episode 180627 / 27 Jun 2018
How do you spend your spare time?
State, condition, situation and status 表示“状态、情况”的词语
Episode 180620 / 20 Jun 2018
Learn the difference between these four words
Odd, weird and strange 三个“奇怪的”形容词
Episode 180613 / 13 Jun 2018
Learn how to use three ‘bizarre’ words
Conference 和 convention 的区别
Episode 180523 / 23 May 2018
Learn the difference between these meeting-related words
Wave, current and tide 三个表示“浪潮”的词语
Episode 180509 / 09 May 2018
Learn to distinguish three water-related words
Project 和 programme 的区别
Episode 180418 / 18 Apr 2018
Learn the difference between these two work-related words
Inflate, swell and bloat 三个表示“膨胀”的单词
Episode 180411 / 11 Apr 2018
How do you distinguish these three synonyms?
Exercise 的多种含义和用法
Episode 180404 / 04 Apr 2018
Exercise can make you stronger - both physically and mentally
Table, diagram, graph and chart 表示“图表”的四个英语单词
Episode 180328 / 28 Mar 2018
Can you tell the difference between these words?
Except, except for, apart from, besides 四种表示“除了”的说法
Episode 180321 / 21 Mar 2018
Except, except for, apart from and besides – which one should we use?
Inverted,upside down 和 reverse 三个表示“颠倒”的单词
Episode 180314 / 14 Mar 2018
What is the difference between these three words?
Rival, opponent, competitor and contestant 表示“对手、竞争者”的近义词辨析
Episode 180307 / 07 Mar 2018
Which word would you use to call your longstanding competitor?
单词 overlook、oversee 和 oversight 的不同
Episode 180228 / 28 Feb 2018
What is the difference between these three similar-looking words?
单词 update 和 upgrade 的区别
Episode 180207 / 07 Feb 2018
Learn the difference between these computer-related words
酒店里 “double room” 和 “twin room” 的区别
Episode 180131 / 31 Jan 2018
Learn to book the room you want in English
Castigate, accuse and reprimand 三个和“批评,谴责”有关的单词
Episode 180124 / 24 Jan 2018
Learn three words related to ‘strong criticism’
Feature, trait and characteristics 三个和“特征”有关的单词
Episode 180117 / 17 Jan 2018
These three words can all mean the particular or special quality of someone or something
Project、protrude 和 jut 三个表示“伸出、突出”的动词
Episode 180110 / 10 Jan 2018
A few alternatives to ‘stick out’
Trail, track and trace 和“追踪、踪迹”有关的三个词
Episode 180103 / 03 Jan 2018
Learn three words that look similar and can mean similar things
Therapy, treatment and remedy 三个与“治疗”有关的单词
Episode 171227 / 27 Dec 2017
Learn three synonyms related to curing illnesses
Appendix、annex 和 attachment 三个表示“附件”的单词
Episode 171220 / 20 Dec 2017
Extra information you add at the end of a piece of written work
Ornament and decoration 两个表示“装饰”的词语
Episode 171206 / 06 Dec 2017
Both look nice, but what is the difference between them?
Set off 和 set out 的区别
Episode 171129 / 29 Nov 2017
What’s the difference between set off and set out?
Illness, disease and ailment 三个表示“病痛”的单词
Episode 171115 / 15 Nov 2017
Learn three words about being unwell
Firm, company 和 enterprise 的区别
Episode 171108 / 08 Nov 2017
Learn three words related to setting up a business
“I dreamt a dream.” 英语中的同源动词和宾语现象
Episode 171101 / 01 Nov 2017
What is a cognate object, and how do we understand it in a sentence?
Remittance, payment 和 pay 的区别
Episode 171025 / 25 Oct 2017
Learn three words related to financial transactions
Sector、department、division 三个表示“部门”的单词
Episode 171011 / 11 Oct 2017
Find out the differences between ‘sector’, ‘department’ and ‘division’!
Set up, install and fix 三个表示“安装”的说法
Episode 170920 / 20 Sep 2017
Should we ‘set up’, ‘install’ or ‘fix’ a kitchen?
Estimate、assess 和 evaluate 三个和“评估”有关的单词
Episode 170913 / 13 Sep 2017
Learn three very similar words about making a guess or a judgement.
Start 和 begin 两个表示“开始”的高频词汇
Episode 170906 / 06 Sep 2017
Learn two very similar words – ‘start’ and ‘begin’
Spread、expand 和 extend 三个表示“延展”的动词
Episode 170830 / 30 Aug 2017
Spread, expand, and extend – which word to use?
Negative questions 否定疑问句的用法归纳
Episode 170816 / 16 Aug 2017
Learn to understand and answer a negative question
Verge, fringe, brink and border 四个表示“边缘”的名词
Episode 170809 / 09 Aug 2017
Be at the cutting edge of learning English
Commitment, devotion and dedication 三个和“奉献”有关的单词
Episode 170726 / 26 Jul 2017
Put your heart and soul into learning English
Option, selection, alternative and choice 四个表示“选择”的单词
Episode 170719 / 19 Jul 2017
Have you chosen the right words to use?
Collaboration 和 cooperation 的区别
Episode 170712 / 12 Jul 2017
Two useful words describing ways of working together
Match、suit 和 fit 三个试衣服时会用到的动词
Episode 170705 / 05 Jul 2017
What types of clothes make you look attractive?
Jump, hop skip and leap 四个表示“跳”的单词
Episode 170607 / 07 Jun 2017
Four words meaning a particular type of movement
Ex、former 和 previous 三个单词的区别
Episode 170524 / 24 May 2017
Three words meaning someone or something of an earlier time
In which, with which, of which, by which 几个以 which 做为关系代词的用法
Episode 170503 / 03 May 2017
The house in which I grew up
Compress,contract 与 condense 的区别
Episode 170426 / 26 Apr 2017
Three words involve making things smaller
Determine、detect 和 measure 三个词的区别
Episode 170419 / 19 Apr 2017
Three useful words for information gathering, but are they the same?
Related 和 relevant 两个词的区别
Episode 170405 / 05 Apr 2017
Learn the main difference between these words
Cheers and toast 两个庆祝场合常听到的单词
Episode 170329 / 29 Mar 2017
Learn two of the most common words heard at parties
Promote,press ahead 和 strive for 三个表达的运用
Episode 170322 / 22 Mar 2017
Sometimes we need a little push to get things done in life
Dessert, confectionery, sweet and patisserie 四个与“甜食”有关的单词
Episode 170308 / 08 Mar 2017
Here are four sweet words for sweet lovers
About、over 和 concerning 之间的区别
Episode 170222 / 22 Feb 2017
Don’t argue ‘over’ grammar, learn more ‘about’ it with us!
Career, occupation, vocation, job 和“工作”有关的几个近义词的区别
Episode 170215 / 15 Feb 2017
What’s the difference between a new job and a new career?
Family, house and home 和家有关的三个词
Episode 170208 / 08 Feb 2017
Learn how to use these three related words effectively
Here you go 和 there you go 两个常用口语表达的运用
Episode 170201 / 01 Feb 2017
Learn two of the most common phrases in spoken English
Garbage, rubbish, trash and waste 四个表示“垃圾”单词的区别
Episode 170125 / 25 Jan 2017
Learn the difference between four similar words
Traffic, transport, transportation & transit 和“交通”有关的四个近义词区别
Episode 170118 / 18 Jan 2017
Traffic trouble? Learn with us
Individual 与 personal 的区别
Episode 170111 / 11 Jan 2017
Learn the difference between two similar words
Metonymy and synecdoche 修辞法:转喻和提喻
Episode 170104 / 04 Jan 2017
Learn these two useful figures of speech
Convey, convert, transform 和 divert 四个含有“转换”意思的单词
Episode 161228 / 28 Dec 2016
Do all these words mean 'change'?
Interfere、meddle 和 intervene 三个表示“干涉、干预”近义词的区别
Episode 161221 / 21 Dec 2016
Learn the difference between three similar words
Compulsory, mandatory 与 compulsive 三个单词的区别
Episode 161130 / 30 Nov 2016
Three words expressing 'must do'
Embarrassed、embarrassing 与 awkward 三个表示“尴尬的”单词的区别
Episode 161123 / 23 Nov 2016
Three words to express embarrassment
Exchange and swap 两个表示“交换”的单词区别
Episode 161102 / 02 Nov 2016
One of these words is more informal than the other one
Creativity、innovation 和 originality 的区别
Episode 161019 / 19 Oct 2016
Three useful words for the brain
Ditch 和 abandon 之间的区别
Episode 161012 / 12 Oct 2016
Formal and informal expressions for throwing something away
Clash 和 crash 之间的区别
Episode 161005 / 05 Oct 2016
These two words have big differences in their usage
Simple, innocent, naive, pure 四个近义词的区别
Episode 160914 / 14 Sep 2016
Four words that could be used to describe an angel
Appreciate 和 recognise 之间的区别
Episode 160907 / 07 Sep 2016
There is a subtle difference between these two words
Distinguished 和 distinguishable 之间的区别
Episode 160831 / 31 Aug 2016
There are subtle differences between these two words
Restrain 和 constrain 的区别
Episode 160824 / 24 Aug 2016
Learn two words that mean control and limit something
Distinct 和 distinctive 之间的区别
Episode 160817 / 17 Aug 2016
There are subtle differences in these two words
Acknowledge and admit 两个表示“承认”单词的区别
Episode 160803 / 03 Aug 2016
There is a subtle difference between these two words
Take part in, join in, participate, attend 四个表示“参加”的单词或短语
Episode 160727 / 27 Jul 2016
Different ways of getting involved
Teenager, adolescent, kid and child 英语中“孩子”的几种说法
Episode 160720 / 20 Jul 2016
Learn the usage of these words with similar meanings
Barrier, hurdle, impediment, hindrance 四个表示“障碍”单词的区别
Episode 160707 / 07 Jul 2016
Different kinds of obstacles
Greetings after a short break 小别后的问候
Episode 160630 / 30 Jun 2016
Learn how to greet someone after the weekend
Travel, trip, tour and journey 旅途还是旅行
Episode 160623 / 23 Jun 2016
Learn the meaning and usage of these similar words
Double, treble, triple, quadruple 英语中表示倍数的单词
Episode 160609 / 09 Jun 2016
Learn the different usage of these words
Emperor/empress 和 king/queen 的区别
Episode 160519 / 19 May 2016
Learn the different usage of these words
Practical and pragmatic “实用的”两个词的区别
Episode 160512 / 12 May 2016
One is more widely used than the other
Almost, nearly, more or less “差不多”的三个近义词
Episode 160505 / 05 May 2016
Do these phrases have exactly the same meaning?
Accountability, liability and responsibility 的区别
Episode 160428 / 28 Apr 2016
Learn the different usage of these words
Labour, labourer, workforce, worker 与“工作”相关的四个单词
Episode 160414 / 14 Apr 2016
Similar words all relating to ‘work’
Retailer, wholesaler, distributor, outlet 几个词的区别和用法
Episode 160331 / 31 Mar 2016
Learn the differences between these words in this programme
Shopping for ‘shoes’ 不同种类的“鞋”
Episode 160324 / 24 Mar 2016
Shoes, shoes, shoes... Learn the vocab you need!
Different types of ‘tissue’ 不同种类的“纸巾”
Episode 160317 / 17 Mar 2016
Do you know the difference between tissue and paper?
Spectacle, view, sight, vision, scene, scenery 几个词的区别
Episode 160303 / 03 Mar 2016
Learn the different usage of these words
A sense of belonging 归属感
Episode 160225 / 25 Feb 2016
A phrase to describe the place you feel at home
Been to vs gone to 语法辨析
Episode 160211 / 11 Feb 2016
What is the difference between 'been to' and 'gone to'?
Football and soccer 两个词的区别
Episode 160204 / 04 Feb 2016
Learn the difference between and usage of these two words
Infer vs conclude 两个易混词
Episode 160128 / 28 Jan 2016
What is it that makes these two words different?
So far 的用法
Episode 160121 / 21 Jan 2016
A phrase to indicate to a specific point or to a certain degree
Passion and enthusiasm 两个词的区别
Episode 160114 / 14 Jan 2016
Learn these two words and their differences
Dictionary and other words 与“词典”相关的近义词
Episode 160107 / 07 Jan 2016
These words refer to a reference book
三个表达“连续的”近义词区别
Episode 151231 / 31 Dec 2015
Learn the differences between successive, continuous and consecutive
Painting, drawing and picture 三个关于“画”的近义词
Episode 151224 / 24 Dec 2015
Three similar words often used to describe art
Pricey, expensive and dear 三个表达“贵”的词
Episode 151217 / 17 Dec 2015
There are several ways of talking about things that cost a lot of money. Check out these three
Drop 和 fall 之间的区别
Episode 151210 / 10 Dec 2015
A programme to explain the difference between ‘drop’ and ‘fall’
Glitch, mistake and fault 三个易混词
Episode 151203 / 03 Dec 2015
You’ll probably use one of these words when something goes wrong. But do you know their differences? Find out in this programme
Four words with prefix trans- 含有前缀 trans- 的四个名词
Episode 151126 / 26 Nov 2015
Whether you are thinking about changing your look or moving house, you can use words that starts with ‘trans-‘
Genuine and original 两个词的区别
Episode 151119 / 19 Nov 2015
Learn the difference between these two words
Furniture and household items 家具和居家物品的英语表达
Episode 151112 / 12 Nov 2015
Learn the English names for some commonly-used household furniture
Primary, main, prime and major 英语中表示“主要的、首要的”的近义词
Episode 151105 / 05 Nov 2015
The primary objective of this Q and A session is to help you understand the main differences between these words
Table manners 英国餐桌礼仪(下)
Episode 151029 / 29 Oct 2015
What is the etiquette for formal dinners? Listen to our expert and learn some useful tips
Real, authentic and true 三个表达“真实的”近义词区别
Episode 151022 / 22 Oct 2015
These three words share similar meanings, but also have differences in usage. Which one do you think is the most commonly used?
Conversational English when using services 英国购物消费用语
Episode 151015 / 15 Oct 2015
Learn a few practical phrases to help you get started in a new country
Table manners 英国餐桌礼仪 (上)
Episode 151008 / 08 Oct 2015
There is a lot to learn about English table manners. Let's begin with how to use cutlery
Chicken words “鸡”词“鸡”语
Episode 151001 / 01 Oct 2015
There are different words that you can use to refer to the same animal. Let's start with chicken
“Enjoyful” 是单词吗?
Episode 150924 / 24 Sep 2015
We hear new words all the time in English, but is 'enjoyful' one of them? Find out in Question and Answer of the Week
英语里“一个半 one and a half”算单数还是复数?
Episode 150917 / 17 Sep 2015
Are you good at English grammar? How should you match the verb to the noun when it is 'one and a half'?
Explore vs search 两词用法详解
Episode 150910 / 10 Sep 2015
Do you want to know the recipe for cooking crispy duck? It's easy, just search online
Five confusing words 五个表示“特殊”的易混单词
Episode 150903 / 03 Sep 2015
Special, especial, particular, specific and peculiar are frequently used in everyday life. What are their differences? How to use them correctly? Find out in this programme
Like a duck to water “如鱼得水”的英文表达
Episode 150827 / 27 Aug 2015
This phrase is used to describe someone who can learn quickly. Can we substitute 'duck' with 'fish'?
Why 'bigger'? 为何用 bigger?
Episode 150820 / 20 Aug 2015
You may know the meanings of all the adjectives in this programme but can you decide what form to use?
Demolish vs destroy 拆毁还是毁灭?
Episode 150813 / 13 Aug 2015
Are you puzzled by the meaning of these two words? Their differences should become clear after you listen to the programme
和单词 back 搭配使用的短语
Episode 150806 / 06 Aug 2015
What does it mean if traffic is 'backed up'? Learn how to use 'back up' and 'back out'
Four unrelated phrases 四个名词短语详解
Episode 150730 / 30 Jul 2015
Each of these phrases has a different meaning. Learn how they are used in real life situations
单词back你会用吗?
Episode 150723 / 23 Jul 2015
This frequently used word may have more meanings than you know. Learn how to use the word 'back' as an adverb, a verb, an adjective and a noun
Cheers 表示“谢谢”的用法
Episode 150716 / 16 Jul 2015
When you want to thank someone for their help, try another word to show your appreciation
Imply, suggest and hint 含有“暗示”意思的三个词
Episode 150709 / 09 Jul 2015
When you want to suggest something indirectly you can use one of three words. But which one would you choose?
英国人说的dozen到底什么个意思?
Episode 150702 / 02 Jul 2015
A word that means 'twelve'. Its plural form can be used in informal spoken language to mean 'lots of'
Inasmuch 如何使用?
Episode 150625 / 25 Jun 2015
"It's a good school inasmuch as all the teachers are qualified." Find out what this means in the programme
'Salutary' pronunciation Salutary的读音
Episode 150219 / 19 Feb 2015
Learn how to pronounce the sound /j/
Exhibition and exposition 展览会和博览会
Episode 150212 / 12 Feb 2015
One of them is on a bigger scale than the other
Drink too much “喝醉酒”的地道表达
Episode 150205 / 05 Feb 2015
Learn the different ways of describing drunkenness
Association, college and society 协会、学院和社团
Episode 150129 / 29 Jan 2015
Find out the differences between these three words in organisation's naming strategy