| 词汇 | partake |
| 释义 | phrasepartake[partook, partaken, partaking] partake in partake in sth formal to take part in an activity or event: At least 200 kids were there, ready to partake in the annual Giants baseball camp. Jennifer will come back to her parents' house to partake in the Christmas festivities.■ SIMILAR TO: participate in, take part in, partake of formal partake of 1. partake of sth formal or humorous to eat or drink something, especially something that is offered to you: Because many of the resort's guests are Japanese, you can partake of miso soup, raw fish and steamed rice for breakfast.■ SIMILAR TO: have2. partake of sth formal to take part in an activity or event: Organised children's activities will keep the kids happy while you partake of exercise classes or card games.■ SIMILAR TO: participate in, take part, partake in formal3. partake of sth old-fashioned if something partakes of a particular quality, it has some of that quality in it: He has a confident manner that partakes of arrogance.■ SIMILAR TO: smack of partake inTo share or participate in some activity. It has recently come to light that the senator partook in secret meetings with foreign spies. I do not partake in spreading rumors, thank you very much. partake of1. To eat, drink, or ingest something; to use or consume something. Let us partake of a light supper before we begin out journey. I never partake of drugs or alcohol. 2. To experience or take part in something; to avail of something. There were hundreds of people partaking of the numerous activities at the county fair. He decided to go to the more expensive university in New York rather than partake of a free college education in his home state. partake in somethingto participate in something. Valerie does not care to partake in those childish games. I would like to partake in the fun. partake of something1. to have a portion of something, such as food or drink. Would you care to partake of this apple pie with me? I would like to partake of that fine dinner I see set out on the table. 2. to take part in or experience something. Sarah had always wanted to partake of the good life. Roger had no intention of partaking of the events offered at the fair. partake inv. To participate in some activity; share in something: The reporter criticized the company that partook in the secret meeting with government officials. partake ofv. To use, consume, or participate in something shared with others: I hope that the guests will partake of the delicious dinner I prepared. |
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