词汇 | becomes |
释义 | (redirected from becomes)become one fleshTo join together with another person in marriage. Taken from the biblical verse regarding marriage, "And the two shall become one flesh." It can also refer to sexual intercourse in general, which is meant in Judeo-Christian beliefs to be withheld until after marriage. My longtime girlfriend and I finally got engaged, and we will become one flesh this summer. Many people choose to wait until they are married to become one flesh with someone. become reconciled with (someone or something)To forgive, accept, or make peace with someone, something, or some situation. I haven't spoken to my brother in 10 years, but I still hope to become reconciled with him some day. every eel hopes to become a whaleA phrase highlighting one's ambition. Just like every eel hopes to become a whale, I dream of becoming the CEO one day. become of (someone)Happen to. I haven't seen my childhood best friend in years. I wonder what became of her. tempers frayedThings became tense among people; people lost their tempers. Tempers frayed at Thanksgiving when Uncle Stu and Aunt Marsha started arguing about politics. what will become of (someone or something)What will happen to someone or something); what will the end result be for someone or something. What will become of our troops when they return home from the war? Will they get the resources they need to readapt to civilian life? Scientists are still trying to determine what will become of the probe once it loses auxiliary power. What has become of (someone or something)?What has happened to someone or something? What did the result end up being for someone or something? Sometimes used to express regret or anger over current the state of someone or something. What has become of our great nation? It feels like everything we strove for fifty years ago has been completely eroded. I wonder what's become of Jared. We used to be such good friends, but ever since he moved away I've heard nothing from him. Scientists are still trying to determine what has become of the probe, which they lost contact with ten days ago. What became of (someone or something)?What happened to someone or something? What was the end result for someone or something? What ever became of Jared? You used to be such good friends, but you haven't mentioned him once since he moved away. Scientists are still trying to determine what became of the probe, which they lost contact with ten days ago. become unstuckTo encounter setbacks or fail altogether. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Boy, this party is really becoming unstuck. First, there was the issue with the caterer, and now half the guests aren't coming. end up as (something)To conclude something in a particular state or role. I really think that you and your high school sweetheart will end up as husband and wife. I know I'm an English major, but I really don't want to end up as a teacher. become a fan of (someone or something)To begin to like, appreciate, support, and/or be interested in someone or something. You might find this hard to believe, but Cheryl's become a big fan of heavy metal over the years. I've become a fan of Jen's new boyfriend, and, yes, the fact that he brought me fancy chocolates did help! become fond of (someone or something)To begin to have an affinity for someone or something. Mike used to really annoy me, but I've become fond of him over the years. Don't worry, your kids will become fond of sleep as they get older, and then you won't be able to get them out of bed before 1 PM. Summer used to be my favorite season, but I've become fond of fall, what with its gorgeous foliage. become friends with (someone)To establish an amicable relationship with someone. Jane and I did go to high school together, but I didn't become friends with her until years later. become grounds for (something)To form the basis for some action or decision, often one that is disciplinary or legal in nature. If you get caught plagiarizing, it becomes grounds for expulsion, you know. become hip to (someone or something)To know about or be aware of someone or something. Why hasn't anyone else become hip to Sarah's schemes? She's so obvious! You better become hip to Mark's manipulative ways now, before it's too late. become infatuated with (someone or something)To begin to be enamored of or in love with someone or something. April won't stop talking about her new boyfriend—she's become totally infatuated with him. Tommy's become infatuated with baseball, so just get him a bat for his birthday. become involved with (something)To establish an association, typically work related, with something or some organization. Johnny's become involved with a nonprofit health clinic during his summer vacation. I've become involved with Scott's campaign for mayor. become of someone or somethingto happen or occur to someone or something. Whatever became of Joe and his friends? I don't know what became of my other plaid sock. end up (as)( something ) to become somethingat the end of everything. I always knew I would end up as a doctor. If I don't get a job, I will end up a beggar. become ofHappen to, befall, be the fate of, as in I haven't seen Joe in a year; what has become of his book? The King James Bible has this idiom (Genesis 37:20): "We shall see what will become of his dreams." [Late 1500s] what will become/has become/became of somebody/something?used to ask what will happen or what has happened to somebody/something: What became of that student who used to live with you?I hate to think what will become of them if they lose their home.become ofv. To happen to someone or something; be the fate of someone or something: Nobody really knows what became of the coach after he retired. What has become of the old garden? |
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