246．enter on / upon (=begin) 开始（一个时代，一种生涯，一段任期等）
247．be entitled to (=be given the right to do sth.) 有权……，有资格……
248．be equal to 等于
249．be/ feel equal to (=have enough strength, ability etc.) （某人）能胜任，能应付　on equal terms (=on and equal footing) 平等地
250．be equipped with 装备有，装有
251．(be) equivalent to (=equal in value, amount, meaning) 相等于，相当于
252．in essence (=in its/one's nature) 本质上
253．at all events (=in spite of everything, in any case) 不论怎样，无论如何
254．in any event (=whatever happens in the future) 无论如何，不管（将来）怎么样
255．in the event that (=if) 假如，如果。in the event 结果，实际情况是（常与but连用）
256．in the event of (＝in case of ) 万一，即使发生……时
257．except 除……以外；besides 除……以外还有……
258．except (=but) 除了。
259．except for (=apart from) 除……以外
260．(an) exception to ……的例外
261．with the exception of (=except, apart from) 除去……，除……以外
262．in excess of (=more than)超过
263．exchange...for以……交换
264．exclusive of (=not taking into account; without)不包括
265．in excuse of作为……的借口
266．exert...on...对……施加……
267．exert oneself to do sth．努力，使劲
268．come into existence (=begin to exist)开始存在；come into use开始使用；come into effect开始运转；come into fashion开始时新；come into action开始行动；come into power开始执政；come into sight进入视野；come into blossom开花；
269．(be) in existence存在come into existence出现
270．expect……of在……期望……
271．at the expense of在损害……情况下，以……为牺牲
272．expose...to...使暴露于……，使……受（危险，风险）
273．be exposed to...面临……，受到……
274．beyond expression (= in a manner that cannot be expressed)无法形容，说不出的
275．give expression to表达，表现　find expression in表现
276．to...extent在……程度上
277．in the extreme (=extremely)极其
278．look sb. in the eye正视，打量（某人）
279．close (shut) one's eyes to不理会，视而不见
280．in one's mind's eye在心目中，在想象中
281．in the twinkling of an eye一眨眼，转眼间
282．keep an eye on (=keep a watch on)照看，监视
283．in the eyes of in one's eyes (= in the judgment of)在某人看来，在某人眼里
284．on the face of it (=judging by what one can see)表面看来
285．in the face of面对着（困难等情况）
286．in one's face当着某人的面；face to faced面对面；face up to大胆面向
287．fail in (=be unsuccessful in)失败
288．in good faith (=honestly，sincerely)真诚地
289．keep faith with对……守信用
290．lose faith in对……失去信心
291．on faith毫无怀疑地，依赖地
292．faithful to (=loyal to)对……忠诚
293．fall into the habit (of)养成……习惯
294．fall short of (=fail to reach a desired result, standard, etc.)没达到，低于
295．familiar with熟悉，了解
296．have a fancy for (=like sth. without the help of reason）（没有道理地）喜欢，想要
297．take a fancy to (=become fond of)喜欢
298．by far远，非常（与比较级或最高级连用）
299．far from远远不是
300．far from非但不……（而且）
301．in fashion (=stylish，most modern) 时兴，流行
302．after the fashion (of)依照……
303．find fault with (=complain about；criticize)找毛病，对……吹毛求疵
304．at fault (=in the wrong, blamable)有错
305．in favour of赞成
306．be in favour with受宠，受偏爱；　out of favour with失宠，不受宠
307．in one's favour (=to one's advantage)对……有利
308．(be) favourable to (=advantageous)有利的
309．fear for (=be afraid for the safety of sb. or sth.)为……担心
310．for fear of (=in case of; because of anxiety about)以防，由于怕
311．in fear of (=afraid for the safety of)担心
312．feed (sb.) on sth. 靠吃……，用……喂养
313．be fed up with (=be unhappy, tired about sth. dull)厌烦，腻了
314．feel like (=have a desire for)想要
315．fill in填写
316．fill out (=fill in)填写
317．set the world on fire = set the flames on fire (=do sth. remarkable)有突出成就
318．play with fire (=take great risks)干冒险事
319．set sth. on fire (=set fire to sth.)使……着火，放火
320．at first sight (=when first seen)乍一看，一见
321．for the first time第一次（作状语）
322．in the first place首先，第一
323．fit into刚好放入
324．fit in with (=suit, fall into agreement)合适，相配，一致
325．(be) fit for (=right and suitable for)适合
326．focus on (=concentrate on)集中在……上　focus sth. on把……集中在……上
327．be fond of喜欢
328．(be) in force有效，实施
329．go into force开始生效
330．by force靠武力，强行
331．force...on把……强加给……
332．in the form of以……形式
333．be fortunate in幸运，有好运气
334．free of charge免费
335．be freed from免受，没有……
336．in front of在……前面　in the front of在……前部
337．furnish...with (=supply)向……提供
338．in general (=in most cases, usually)通常
339．catch (or get) a glimpse of瞥见（强调结果）　take a glance (or look) at看……眼（强调动作）
340．be good for对……有好处；对……有作用　be good at擅长于；be good to对……好
341．in good time (=early)早早地（做完，到达等）
342．for good (=for ever)永远地，长期地
343．take...for granted (=assume to be true)把……认为理所当然的
344．be grateful to sb. for sth.因……感谢某人
345．on the ground(s) of (=because of) 由于……
346．fall to the ground（计划，希望等）失败，落空
347．on one's guard (against) 谨防，警惕　(be)on guard站岗
348．guard against (=defend，keep safe) 警惕,防止guard...against警卫……防止
349．guess at猜，估计
350．by guess靠猜
351．be guilty of犯有……罪或过失
352．be in the habit of习惯于
353．break off (a habit)改掉（某种习惯）
354．break sb. of (a habit)使某人改掉（某习惯）
355．get (fall) into the habit of养成了……的习惯
356．come to a halt (=stop) 停止；停住
357．at hand在手边，眼前（附近）
358．by hand用手工（做）
359．hand in glove (with)狼狈为奸，密切合作
360．in hand 1）在手边2)(=under control)控制住
361．in the hands of由……掌握，控制，负责
362．live from hand to mouth勉强度日，现挣现吃
363．at the head of在……的前头
364．head for (=move towards)向……方向前进
365．hear of (=know about)听人说起，听说过
366．at heart (=in reality)内心里，实际上
367．in one's heart (of hearts)内心深处，事实上
368．by heart (=by memory)熟记，背（诵）
369．to one's heart's content尽情地
370．with all one's heart全心全意地，真心实意
371．hinder...form (=stop...from)阻碍，使……不能做
372．be (go) on holiday在（去）度假
373．be (feel) at home (=to be comfortable; not feel worried)感觉合适，无拘束，熟悉
374．be honest in诚实
375．in one's honour (or in honour of)祝贺，纪念
376．on one's honour以某人的名誉担保
377．hope for希望（某事发生），希望有
378．to one's horror令某人感到恐惧的是
379．in a hurry (=hastily)匆忙地
380．be identical with (=exactly alike)和完全相同
381．be identified with被视为与……等同
382．in ignorance of不知道……
383．be ignorant of (=lacking knowledge）对……不了解，不知道
384．(an) impact (on)对……的强烈影响
385．impose...on把……强加给
386．impress...on给……留下印象
387．make (leave) an impression on sb. =give sb. an impression给……留下印象
388．under the impression that有……的印象，认为
389．improve sth. (make sth. better)把原物改进　improve on (=produce or be sth. better than...)另做一物比原物更好
390．improve in (=get better)有改进，好些
391．improvement in表示原物有改进，好转
392．include...in把……列在……里面
393．inclusive of把……包括在内
394．independent of独立的，不受约束的
395．indicative of表明，说明
396．be indifferent to (=not interested in)对……漠不关心，冷淡，不在乎
397．(be) inferior to (=less good in quality or value)比……差；superior to比……好
398．inform sb. of sth.通知，告诉
399．be innocent of无罪的，无辜的
400．insist on (=order sth. to happen)坚持要
401．instead of (in place of)代替，而不是……
402．instruct...in (=teach)教，指导，训练某人……
403．insure... for把……保险（多少钱）；ensure使安全；assure...(of)使……确信，保证
404．insure...against保险……以防
405．intend...for打算把……给
406．(be) intent on专心致志，坚决
407．in the interests of符合……的利益　be interested in对……感兴趣
408．interfere in干涉，interfere with打搅，干扰
409．at intervals每隔一会儿，每隔一段距离
410．intervene in干预
411．invest in投资
412．be involved in (=become connected or concerned)卷入，参加
413．by itself (=alone, without help)单独地，靠自己
414．in itself本身；of itself自发，自然
415．be jealous of妒忌
416．jump at (=to be eager to accept)抢着接受，
417．jump on (=scold, tell of)叱责
418．junior to sb.年纪较……轻，职位较……低
419．(be) keen on喜爱，渴望
420．keep a close watch on (=keep a sharp lookout for)密切注视
421．keep...to oneself (=keep secret)不告诉别人
422．to (the best of) one's knowledge据……所知
423．at large (=at liberty, free)在逃，逍遥法外　at large (= in general) 一般来说，大体上　at large (= at full length; with details) 详细地
424．lean against（背）靠着……
425．at least 至少；at most 至多
426．(not) in the least 一点（也不），丝毫（也不）
427．at one's leisure 在……有空的时候
428．lend itself/themselves to 适合于（某用途）
429．at length (=after a long time，at last) 终于　at length (=in detail，thoroughly) 详细地
430．go to any length 想一切办法，尽一切力量
431．be liable to (=be subject to) 易于……的，应受（罚）
432．be liable for 对……应负责任的
433．lie in 在于
434．in life 一生中
435．for life 终身
436．in the light of (=considering；taking into account) 考虑到，根据
437．throw light on (=make clear，explain) 使……更为清楚，提供线索，阐明
438．in line with (=in agreement with) 符合，一致
439．long for (=want very much) 渴望，希望得到
440．for long 很久，很长时间（否定句，疑问句中）
441．before long (=soon) 不久，过了不久以后
442．in the long run (=in the end ) 从长远来说，最后；in the short term (从短期来说)
443．(be) at a loss 不知所措
444．major in 主修（某课程）
445．as a matter of fact 实际上，事实是
446．by all means (=at all costs) 不惜一切　(=certainly) 当然行；by means of 用……；by no means 完全不，决不
447．on memory of 为纪念……
448．on the mend (=in the process of recovering) 好转，在康复中
449．mention sth. sb. 向某人提起某事
450．at the mercy of (=in the power of ) 任……摆布，在……支配下
451．be in a mess 乱七八糟，处境困难　make a mess of 弄乱，打乱
452．bear (or keep)...in mind (=remember) 牢记
453．bring (or call) to mind (=remember) 使回想起
454．by mistake (由于粗心，健忘原因而) 错误地
455．at the moment (=now) 此刻，现在　for the moment (=for the time being) 暂时　just a moment 稍等片刻　at the last moment 在最后一刻
456．in the mood for 有情绪去做……，有心境做
457．no more...than 和……一样都不……
458．for the most part多半，大多数，一般来说
459．at (the) most 最多，至多
460．make the most of 充分利用
461．be not much of (=not a good) 不是很好的……　be something of 有点……像……
462．name after 用……的名字命名
463．native to 所产的
464．by nature 天生的，生来
465．in mature 本质上
466．(be) in the nature of 属……性质
467．none other that 不是别人，正是……
468．above normal 高于正常 (温度)
469．for nothing (=free，without payment) 免费
470．nothing but 只有，不过……而已
471．to say nothing of (=not to mention) 更不用说……
472．do sth. at short notice 只给很少时间准备
473．until further notice 在另行通知前
474．take notice of (=pay attention) 注意
475．object to (=be opposed to) 反对
476．objection to (接动名词) 反对
477．on occasion (=now and then) 不时地，必要时
478．by occasion of (because of ) 由于
479．occupy oneself with (in) 忙于 (某事)
480．it occurs to sb. that... 某人想到……
481．once and for all = once and forever永远地　all at once (=suddenly, now) 立即，马上　once in a while (=occasionally) 偶尔　(just) for once就这一次
482．(all) by oneself 独自 (没有别人帮助)
483．operate on sb. 给某人做手术　operation n．come/ go into operation 开始运转　put/bring sth. into operation 使……投产，运转
484．be of the opinion 持有……的看法
485．in one's opinion 按某人的看法
486．be opposed to... 反对……
487．be opposite to与……相反的
488．(be) in order (=acceptable) 合适的，恰当的in order井井有条，处于良好状态；out of order (=in bad condition) 出毛病，发生故障
489．made to order 定做的 (衣服)
490．originate in/from (=begin) 起源于，由……引起
491．on the outskirts (of) 在城郊
492．owe...to 把……归于……
493．on one's own (=along, without help) 单独
494．of one's own某人自己的
495．keep pace with 跟……齐步前进
496．go to great pains = take pains下功夫，努力
497．part with (=give up, sell) 舍弃，卖掉
498．participate in (=take part in) 参加
499．(be) particular about 讲究，挑剔 (吃，穿)
500．in particular (=especially) 特别是，尤其
501．(a) passion for 对……的热爱，热情
502．be patient with 对……耐心
503．pay for 赔偿，付款，报偿，处罚
504．pay……for 付……的钱
505．(be) at peace with 与……和睦相处　in peace (=peacefully) 安静，平安
506．peculiar to... 特有的，独具的
507．penalty for 对……的处罚，罚金
508．perform on the piano (=play the piano) 演奏钢琴
509．persist in 坚持，固执
510．in person 亲自，当面
511．in place (in right or proper place) 放在应放的地方
512．in place of (=instead of ) 代替
513．take (a) pleasure in 喜欢做某事
514．be on the point of doing sth. (=be about to do sth.) 刚要去做
515．beside the point 不切正题，无关紧要
516．come to the point 谈主要问题
517．there is no point in doing sth. 没必要做某事
518．to the point 中肯，切题
519．point at (=indicate，direct attention) 指着　point out (=indicate，show) 指出，指明
520．popular with/among 大众所喜爱的，拥戴
521．in the position of 处在……位置上
522．in practice 实际上 (状语)；业务熟练 (表语)
523．be (get) out of practice 荒疏，不熟练
524．bring (put)...into practice使……成为现实
525．prefer...to... (choose rather, like better) 宁要，更喜欢
526．prepare for breakfast 准备吃早饭　prepare breakfast 作早饭
527．in the presence of 在……在场的情况下
528．for the present (=for the time being，for now) 暂且，就现在来说；at present现在，此刻
529．preside over/at 主持 (会议，业务等)
530．prevail over 占优势，压倒，战胜
531．prevent...from 使……不，防止……做
532．previous to (=prior to) 在……之前
533．take pride in (=pride oneself on) 以……自豪
534．pride oneself on/upon 以……自豪
535．in principle (=only in regard to the main idea) 原则上
536．prior to (=before) 在……之前
537．in private (=privately) 私下，秘密地　in public 公开地
538．proceed from (=arise from，result from) 由……发出，由……引起 (产生)
539．proceed with (=begin and continue sth.) 继续进行
540．in progress (=in the state of be done) 进行中
541．prohibit...from (=forbid) 禁止，阻止
542．in proportion to与……成比例
543．protect……from 阻止……不受，保护不受
544．be proud of 为……自豪
545．provide for为……做准备
546．in public 公开地，当众
547．on purpose (=by intention，deliberately) 故意
548．to the purpose (=useful for one's purpose) 得要领的，中肯的
549．be qualified in在某种科目或学科上合格　be qualified for在某种职业上合格
550．call……in question 对……表不怀疑
551．beyond (all) question (=without question) 毫无疑问
552．out of the question (=impossible) 不可能的
553．in question (=under discussion) 所谈及的
554．without question 毫无疑问
555．be caught in the rain 被雨淋了
556．at random (=without aim or purpose) 随便地，任意地，胡乱地
557．range over (=cove，include) 范围包括
558．range between 范围在……与……之间不等
559．at any rate (=at all events) 无论如何，总之
560．beyond the reach of 无法达到 (得到，理解)
561．out of reach of 无法够到within reach of (or within one's reach) 够得到，能拿到
562．react to 对……作出反应
563．react on /upon 对……产生影响
564．react against 作出反抗或反对反应
565．(be) ready for准备好做……
566．in reality (=in fact，really) 事实上
567．beyond all reason 没有道理的
568．by reason of (=because of) 由于，因为
569．it stands to reason that... 理所当然
570．reason with (=argue) 劝说
571．in the red 亏损，负债，赤字　(be) get out of red 不再亏损
572．refer to...as 把……称做……
573．refer...to... (=send，take) 送交，呈交
574．with/in reference to (=concerning, about) 关于
575．with/in regard to (=concerning) 有关，关于
576．give one's regards to sb. 向……问候
577．regardless of (=without worrying about, despite, in spite of) 不顾，不考虑
578．in/with relation to 关于，有关
579．relevant to 与……有关的
580．to one's relief 令……感到放心的是
581．relieve...of... 解除，解脱；帮助拿，辞退
582．rely on 依靠，依赖
583．remark on (upon) 对……发表评论
584．remedy for 对……治疗法，补救，药物
585．remind sb. of 提醒某人……使某人向想起
586．in good repair (=in good condition) 处于良好状态；be under repair 在修理中
587．reply to 答复，回答
588．beyond reproach 不受责备的；beyond (all) reason 毫无道理；beyond question毫无疑问；beyond belief以相信；beyond hope 绝望
589．resort to 诉诸于……求助于……　resort to force 诉诸于武力
590．in/with respect to (=concerning) 有关，关于