gives

USED WITH NOUNS DESCRIBING ACTIONS 与表示动作的名词连用

1. VERB （与表示身体动作的名词连用，表示该动作）
   You can use give with nouns that refer to physical actions. The whole expression refers to the performing of the action. For example, She gave a smile means almost the same as 'She smiled'.
   1. She stretched her arms out and gave a great yawn...
      她伸了个懒腰，打了个大哈欠。
   2. Giving a sigh, she fell to her knees at my feet...
      她叹了一口气，跪倒在我脚边。
   3. He gave her a fond smile...
      他朝她深情地笑了笑。
   4. He reached for her hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze.
      他伸手去握紧她的手，让她安心。
2. VERB 为…做；提供
   You use give to say that a person does something for another person. For example, if you give someone a lift, you take them somewhere in your car.
   1. I gave her a lift back out to her house...
      我让她搭我的便车回家。
   2. He was given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation...
      对他进行了口对口的人工呼吸。
   3. Sophie asked her if she would like to come and give art lessons.
      索菲问她是否愿意来教美术课。
3. VERB （与表示信息、意见、问候等的名词连用）提供，给出，传递，告诉
   You use give with nouns that refer to information, opinions, or greetings to indicate that something is communicated. For example, if you give someone some news, you tell it to them.
   1. He gave no details...
      他未透露细节。
   2. Would you like to give me your name?...
      我能知道您的姓名吗？
   3. He asked me to give his regards to all of you...
      他让我转达对大家的问候。
   4. He gave the cause of death as multiple injuries.
      他说多处受伤导致了死亡。
4. VERB 预计将（持续或达到…）
   You use give to say how long you think something will last or how much you think something will be.
   1. A BBC poll gave the Labour Party a 12 per cent lead...
      英国广播公司的一项民意调查预计工党将领先12个百分点。
   2. Ted and his lawyers gave the company 11 months to sell off everything.
      特德和他的律师们预计这家公司在11个月的时间内将变卖所有东西。
5. VERB 毫不在乎
   People use give in expressions such as I don't give a damn to show that they do not care about something.
   1. They don't give a damn about the country.
      他们对这个国家毫不关心。
6. VERB 使产生（某种想法或印象）
   If someone or something gives you a particular idea or impression, it causes you to have that idea or impression.
   1. They gave me the impression that they were doing exactly what they wanted in life...
      他们给我的印象是，他们正在做自己人生中想做的事情。
   2. The examiner's final report does not give an accurate picture.
      这位核查员的最终报告没有准确反映事实。
7. VERB 使身体感到…；使产生（某种情绪）
   If someone or something gives you a particular physical or emotional feeling, it makes you experience it.
   1. He gave me a shock...
      他使我大吃一惊。
   2. It will give great pleasure to the many thousands of children who visit the hospital each year.
      这将为每年成千上万来医院求诊的儿童带来很大快乐。
8. VERB 作（表演或演说）
   If you give a performance or speech, you perform or speak in public.
   1. Kotto gives a stupendous performance...
      科托的表演令人惊叹。
   2. I am sure you remember Mrs Butler who gave us such an interesting talk last year.
      我相信你一定还记得巴特勒夫人，去年她给我们作了一次非常有意思的演讲。
9. VERB 给予，予以（考虑或关注）
   If you give something thought or attention, you think about it, concentrate on it, or deal with it.
   1. I've been giving it some thought...
      这件事我已经考虑了一阵子。
   2. Priority will be given to those who apply early.
      早申请者将获优先考虑。
10. VERB 举办（聚会等）
    If you give a party or other social event, you organize it.
    1. That evening, I gave a dinner party for a few close friends.
       那天晚上，我设宴招待几位好朋友。

TRANSFERRING 转换

1. VERB 提供；给予
   If you give someone something that you own or have bought, you provide them with it, so that they have it or can use it.
   1. They gave us T-shirts and stickers...
      他们为我们提供了T恤衫和贴纸。
   2. He gave money to the World Health Organisation to help defeat smallpox...
      他向世界卫生组织提供资金以帮助消灭天花。
   3. This recipe was given to me years ago by a farmer's wife...
      这份食谱是一位农民的妻子几年前给我的。
   4. Americans are still giving to charity despite hard economic times.
      尽管正值经济困难时期，美国人依然在做慈善捐助。
2. VERB 递给；传给
   If you give someone something that you are holding or that is near you, you pass it to them, so that they are then holding it.
   1. Give me that pencil...
      把那支铅笔递给我。
   2. He pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and gave it to him.
      他从口袋里掏出手绢递给他。
3. VERB 赋予（权力或权利）
   To give someone or something a particular power or right means to allow them to have it.
   1. ...a citizen's charter giving rights to gays...
      赋予同性恋者权利的公民宪章
   2. The draft would give the president the power to appoint the central bank's chairman.
      该草案将授权总统任命中央银行行长。

OTHER USES, PHRASES, AND PHRASAL VERBS 其他用法，词组和动词短语

1. VERB 坍塌；断裂；支撑不住
   If something gives, it collapses or breaks under pressure.
   1. My knees gave under me.
      我两腿发软。
2. See also: We were given to understand that he was ill... He has been given to believe that there may be a future for him and Maria together. given
3. PHRASE 毫不示弱地反击（或反驳）；回敬；以牙还牙
   If someone gives as good as they get, they fight or argue as well as the person they are fighting or arguing with.
   1. For the first time in 12 years, the Democrats are giving as good as they get.
      民主党人12年来首次予以反击。
4. PHRASE 愿意付出一切（强调十分渴望做某事或拥有某物）
   You use give in phrases such as I'd give anything ,I'd give my right arm, and what wouldn't I give to emphasize that you are very eager to do or have something.
   1. I'd give anything to be like you.
      我真希望能像你一样。
5. PHRASE 我宁可要；我宁可选择；我更喜欢
   You use give me to say that you would rather have one thing than another, especially when you have just mentioned the thing that you do not want.
   1. I've never had anything barbecued and I don't want it. Give me a good roast dinner any day.
      我还从未吃过烧烤，也不想吃，我宁愿哪一天美美地吃一顿烘烤大餐。
6. PHRASE 互谅互让；相互迁就
   If you say that something requires give and take, you mean that people must compromise or co-operate for it to be successful.
   1. ...a happy relationship where there's a lot of give and take.
      经常互相体谅的美满爱情
7. PHRASE 相差不到…；出入至多…
   Give or take is used to indicate that an amount is approximate. For example, if you say that something is fifty years old, give or take a few years, you mean that it is approximately fifty years old.
   1. They grow to a height of 12 ins — give or take a couple of inches.
      它们会长到12英寸高——出入至多几英寸。
8. PHRASE 我承认
   You say I'll give you that to indicate that you admit that someone has a particular characteristic or ability.
   1. You're a bright enough kid, I'll give you that.
      我得承认，你是个挺聪明的孩子。
9. PHRASE 为…鼓掌
   If an audience is asked to give it up for a performer, they are being asked to applaud.
   1. Ladies and Gentlemen, give it up for Fred Durst.
      女士们，先生们，请为弗雷德·德斯特来点掌声。
10. to give the game away → see: game

1. An A to Z of careers gives helpful information about courses.
   按字母顺序排列的职业大全提供了有助于课程选择的信息。
2. This basic utilitarian model gives a relatively unsophisticated account of human behaviour
   这个实用的基础模型较为简略地解释了人类的行为。
3. Now a special TV network gives live coverage of most races
   现在有一个专门的电视网络对大部分比赛进行现场直播。
4. What gives them the right to dictate to us what we should eat?
   他们有什么权利来规定我们应该吃什么？
5. This is by no means an exhaustive list but it gives an indication of the many projects taking place
   这绝称不上是详尽无遗的清单，但是列出了很多正在进行的项目。
6. The book gives you a flavour of what alternative therapy is about.
   这本书让你大致了解一下什么是替代疗法。
7. A good education gives your child a head start in life.
   良好的教育会让你的孩子在人生的起跑线上比别人领先一步。
8. This gives the professional an inestimable advantage.
   这给了专业人士一个无法估量的优势。
9. I respect his judgement and I'll follow any advice he gives me
   我尊重他的判断能力，会接受他提出的任何建议。
10. It kind of gives us an idea of what's happening.
    这让我们大概了解了正在发生的事情。
11. This survey gives the lie to the idea that Britain is moving towards economic recovery.
    这项调查显示英国经济正在复苏的想法是失实的。
12. Each week Dr Buczacki chooses a listener's question and gives a detailed answer.
    每个星期布柴齐医生都会选取一位听众的问题，给予详细回答。
13. It gives him a reason for lounging around doing nothing
    这给了他一个无所事事地消磨时间的理由。
14. Sugar gives quick relief to hunger but provides no lasting nourishment.
    糖能快速缓解饥饿感，但不能提供持久的营养。
15. Today's special offer gives you a choice of three destinations
    今天推出的特价线路有3个目的地可供选择。
16. Now this machine gives us such high resolution that we can see very small specks of calcium.
    现在这台机器可以呈现很高的分辨率，我们可以看见非常小的钙微粒。
17. The chronological sequence gives the book an element of structure.
    时间顺序让这本书有了一定的结构。
18. Stowe gives a stirring performance as a strong spirited female.
    斯托扮演了一位坚强而且充满活力的女性，她的表演震撼人心。
19. The book gives an admirably succinct account of the technology and its history
    这本书极其简明扼要地介绍了这项技术及其发展史。
20. Milligan gives a fair summary of his subject within a relatively short space.
    米利根用比较小的篇幅对他的课题作了一个清晰简要的概述。
21. It shows how to prepare a CV, and gives tips on applying for jobs.
    它说明了如何准备简历，并就如何申请职位提了些建议。
22. This provision gives the president total and unchecked power.
    这条规定赋予了总统绝对及不受约束的权力。
23. I've done business with Mr Weston before. I value the work he gives me
    我以前和韦斯顿先生有过业务往来，我很重视他给我的业务。
24. We hope the colour gives the house a warm and inviting feel
    我们希望这种颜色能让房子给人一种暖意融融、宾至如归的感觉。
25. He gives us a portrait of the real Gandhi, warts and all
    他向我们描绘了真正的甘地，包括他的不足。
26. Tommy Tune gives the choreography his usual class and zip.
    汤米·图恩在编排的舞蹈中注入其一贯的优雅和活力。
27. The sun gives us light.
    太阳给我们带来光明。
28. This gives expression to the national aspirations for reforms.
    这反映了全国要求改革的心声。
29. A high ceiling gives a feeling of airness and spaciousness.
    天花板高给人一种通风和宽敞的感觉。
30. He gives up the idea of going abroad.
    他放弃了出国的念头。