英语词汇“way”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

idiomway► all the way down the line► be in the family way► sb couldn't ___ his/her way out of a (wet) paper bag► ___ is a two-way street► see/know which way the wind is blowing► the way to sb's heart► where there's a will there's a wayany way you slice it(also whichever way you slice it)used in order to say that a statement is true whichever way you think about it:Any way you slice it, it is clear that the war on drugs has failed, and we need to legalize their sale and use.Our poll shows that people want the rich to pay more taxes, whichever way you slice it.be behind/with sb all the wayto support someone completely in what they are doing, and help them as much as you can:I got pregnant when I was fifteen, but I was lucky because my parents were behind me all the way.Lieutenant Roache is doing a great job on the Stuart case and we're with him all the way.by the wayspoken used before or after you say something that is not directly connected to what you are talking about, for example something that you meant to say earlier :"There was a lot of traffic in town today." "Really? Oh by the way, did you get that book back from Claire?"Make sure that your notes are written up neatly, and by the way it's important to put the date on them.The chef's special tonight is chicken in a lemon and herb sauce; the chicken, by the way, is free range.

Note In an e-mail message, this phrase is often shortened to 'btw'.

sth could swing either wayused in order to say that you cannot tell in advance which of two results an action, game, election etc will have:The match could have swung either way in the thrilling last twenty minutes.The market could swing either way depending on the news from the Middle East.every which way1 Everywhere in all directions at the same time:Schools are looking every which way to find money and supplies for the students.I heard a crash and looked up - glass was flying every which way.2 All/everythingAmE using every possible method:Wine makers in the region are tweaking the champagne process every which way to devise a formula that produces better sparkling wine.The statue has been torched, spray-painted, and vandalized every which way since they put it up in the park.get/be under wayif an event, project, or development gets under way, it starts to happen or people start working on it:Though the new water treatment plant is well under way, the district is still encouraging residents to conserve water.Even before work got under way on the series, entitled 'Jesus: the Evidence', pressure groups were lobbying to have it scrapped.go all the way1 slang to have sex, rather than just kissing or touching:We didn't go all the way on our first date.Sheila says Tony's the kind of guy who's only interested in going all the way.2 to be completely successful in what you are doing, or to do it in the most complete or extreme way possible:I think that Fernandez will go all the way and win the tournament.The only alternative to repression or revolution is genuine political reform that goes all the way.When you're designing a magazine for young people, you don't want to hold back, you have to go all the way and have fun with it.go back a long way(also go way back)1 if two people or groups go back a long way, they have known each other or been working together for a very long time:Sam and I go way back. We sat next to each other in first grade and got into trouble.I know your aunt - in fact we go back a long way.2 if an idea or activity goes back a long way, it has existed, or been happening for a long time:Iron working in the area goes back a long way; there is mention of a forge at Flaxenby Manor in the time of Henry the Second.The idea of music in the home goes way back to medieval Europe.go out of your way to do sthto make an extra effort to do something that you do not have to do or are not expected to do:Despite serious disagreements, the two leaders went out of their way to show personal warmth and friendship in front of the press.Sarah made no effort to be discreet, in fact she often seemed to go out of her way to draw attention to herself.be going sb's wayto happen in the way that someone wants or hopes ◆ often used in the negative:We've been putting in a lot of effort, but things don't seem to be going our way."By the third round I knew the fight was going my way," Nazeem said.go the way ofto fail or become worse in the same way that someone or something else has done :He used to have standards. Now he seems to have gone the way of all writers, forgetting everything else in the hope of a Hollywood screenplay."It's not my intention to suggest that the auto industry is going the way of the dinosaur,'' Gary said hastily.go the way of all flesh1 to die:The old soldiers would soon inevitably go the way of all flesh, but they had at least been remembered by their country.2 to change and become worse as time passes:We drove through yet another town invaded by tourists, another Main Street gone the way of all flesh.go your own way1 to behave or do something in the way that you want to, even though this may not be what other people expect or want you to do:Children will go their own way in the end, no matter how hard you try to control them.Art must be allowed to go its own way, it cannot follow rules.2 if a country, area, or part of an organization goes its own way, it becomes independent and manages its own affairs:Macedonia was the only part of Yugoslavia to go its own way peacefully - it became a republic in 1991.Germany again had to reassure the rest of the European Community that it had no intention of going its own way on economic policy.have come a long wayused in order to say that someone or something has improved or changed a lot:The Eagles have come a long way since their disastrous first game of the season.Diesel engines may have come a long way, but they still have trouble in cold weather.have a long way to goused in order to say that a person or organization will have to work hard and improve a lot before they succeed at something:Phil has a long way to go, but he's got the right attitude - he could be a good runner.We still have a long way to go before we achieve the equality that Martin Luther King fought for.have a way with1 to be good at dealing with people and making them like you:Jorge had a way with the older people at the center - he treated them with respect and made sure they had fun.Tammy has a way with animals. She says she wants to be a vet.2 to be good at something, especially language or mathematics:He was a shy, quiet man who had a remarkable way with numbers.It was Hamnet's way with pithy words and quotable phrases that drew media attention to her.not have much in the way ofamount typespoken used in order to say that there is not enough of something, especially when you are disappointed or annoyed by this:They don't have much in the way of facilities - there's not even a tennis court.We don't have much in the way of stuff to cook but we might be able to dig something out of the fridge. What have you got in the way of ...?: What have you got in the way of desserts?have your wicked way with sba humorous expression meaning to have sex with someone, usually a woman, who is very good, pure, and inexperienced:Do you think I invited you here just so that I could have my wicked way with you?The story goes that the monster used to capture young virgins and have his wicked way with them here in this cave.be in a bad wayspoken to be ill, very upset, or in a bad situation:She was in such a bad way after the accident - they think that's why she lost the baby.The company's in a bad way at the moment, but they've got some good products under development.in a big waya lot, to a great degree, or in the most complete way:European companies are putting their money into Asia in a big way.I'm not into country music in a big way, but I love Lyle Lovett's new album.Americans soon forgot about the oil shortages of the 70s and big cars came back in a big way.sth is the way forward/aheadused in order to say that you think something is the right thing to do, in order for a situation, activity, or organization to continue, succeed, and develop in the future ◆ often used in business and politics:The road scheme proposal has not yet been passed, as many councils are unsure about whether it is the best way forward.I don't believe that blockbuster films with huge budgets are the way ahead for cinema.not know which way to turnspoken to be confused and unable to make a decision about what to do:I've got so much work on at the moment, I just don't know which way to turn.Kids today have so many choices about which career to choose, they don't know which way to turn. laughing/crying all the way to the bankused in order to say that someone is very happy because they are making a lot of money quickly or easily:Anyone paying that price for a restaurant site in the heart of the city must be laughing all the way to the bank.The film's been criticized for being excessively violent, but the studio isn't quite so upset. They're crying all the way to the bank after a record first week.

Note You may hear people use other words instead of 'laughing' and 'bank' in this idiom to make it fit a particular situation more exactlyThe band is singing all the way to the bank, after their highly profitable European tour.Without any real opposition for the South Carolina Senate Seat, the Republicans should be laughing all the way to the ballot box.

learn sth the hard way(also discover, find etc sth the hard way)to learn something by making mistakes or having an unpleasant experience: I learned the hard way that there is no escaping your problems - that alcohol and drugs only make it more difficult to face them. Converting a public service to a private company is not easy; something that the UK government discovered the hard way.look the other wayto ignore an activity or behaviour that is illegal or not allowed, especially if you ought to try to prevent it:Very often neighbours prefer to look the other way, instead of reporting families who are abusing their children.Customs officials were paid up to $75,000 to look the other way as drugs were brought into the country.make way for1 to make space for someone or something by moving or being moved:A number of paintings will be put in storage to make way for an exhibition of Flemish sculptures.The crowd made way for the old King as he was escorted down the steps.2 to be replaced by someone or something else:Today, low clouds will clear by midmorning, making way for sunshine by midday.Oranges have made way for high-tech industry in California's Silicon Valley.no way1 spoken (also no way José) said when you want to emphasize that you will not agree to something or that something is not true:"Can I have a bite of your pizza?" "No way - get your own.""I'm going out now Mom." "No way José, not until you've done the dishes."

Note In this idiom José is pronounced Ho-zay, with the stress on the second syllable.

2 spoken said when you do not believe someone, or are very surprised at what they have just said:"The cat hissed at me and tried to scratch me." "No way, this little one? She's never done that to anyone.""She called me and asked me out last night." "No way, really?"pave/smooth the way forif one action or event paves the way for another, it makes it easier for it to happen by preparing the situation:This case could pave the way for a major rethink of rape law in this country.Appearing on Saturday Night Live helped smooth the way for Hugh's transition from standup comedy to television.rub sb up the wrong way BrEBrErub sb the wrong way AmEto annoy someone by what you say or do:Lord Ridley's direct manner sometimes rubbed people up the wrong way.The half-hour cartoon rubs some people the wrong way with its irreverent look at American life.see your way (clear) tospoken to agree or decide to do something that may be difficult, especially giving someone money:I think I could see my way to lending you a few quid until the end of the month.If you could see your way clear to helping the Sacred Heart Community Center, then please give us a call.take the easy way outto choose the easiest solution to a problem, that is not the best because it does not deal with it fully:The judge took the easy way out by recording an open verdict on the cause of death. The hospital was responsible and he should have said so.take sth the wrong wayspoken to be offended by something someone has said or done because you have not fully or properly understood what they were trying to do or say:Now please don't take this the wrong way, but I've asked Heather to submit the report instead of you.My comments on the players were meant to be useful, not critical - I'm sorry people took them the wrong way.that's (just) the way it goeschangespoken used when something unpleasant happens to say that you cannot change the situation:I work in an environment where it just is sexually biased, that's the way it goes.No, I'm off drink at the moment, it makes me feel ill - but I mean, that's just the way it goes, isn't it?there's more than one way to skin a catWay/method used in order to say that there is more than one way of achieving something: When it comes to containing toxic chemical waste there's more than one way to skin a cat. It is up to scientists to decide which is the best one.There's more than one way to skin a cat, right, so we just have to look at the debt problems from all the different angles to find an answer.

NoteYou may hear people change the words of this idiom to fit what they want to sayThere are other ways to skin this cat, but some of them are quite expensive. I will be looking at all of them.

way to go! AmEAmE1 Praisespoken said when someone does something very well, or when you are happy for them because something good has happened:Are you done? Way to go. It looks great!"I think I'm going to be able to make the house payment, after all." "Way to go!"2 Stupid/not sensiblespoken used humorously when someone has done something foolish:"Damn, I just broke a platter." "Way to go!" "Yeah, graceful, huh?"Way to go, Carly. Now there are papers all over the floor.sth wings its way toused in order to say that a letter, parcel, etc is being sent somewhere very quickly ◆ often used in newspapers and magazines:Just one week after he was hired, Sheppard's letter of resignation was winging its way to his employers.A bottle of champagne will be winging its way to the lucky winner of today's competition.

(one's) (own) way

What one wants; the manner in which one wants or demands something to be done. Our toddler is so stubborn. If he doesn't get his way, he throws a total tantrum. Don't bother arguing—the boss has to have it done her own way, or she won't sign off on anything you do.

way

1. mod. extremely; totally. Oh, this is way gross!

2. interj. There is too a way!, as an answer to No way! A: I won’t do it. No way! B: Way! Yes, you will.

See:

(Are you) going my way?
(one's) (own) way
(one's) way out of a paper bag
(the) right of way
(there's) no way to tell
(way) past caring
a lion in the way
a lot, not much, etc. in the way of something
a one-way street
a one-way ticket
a one-way ticket to (somewhere or something)
a parting of the ways
a/the parting of the ways
a/the/somebody's way of life
across the way
age before beauty
all along the line
all the way
all the way down the line
all the way live
all the way to Egery and back
along the way
always the way
any way
any way you slice it
any which way
Anything new down your way?
argue (one's) way out (of something)
argue way out of
be (well) on the/(one's) way to/towards (something)
be a one-way street
be born that way
be downhill all the way
be in a bad way
be in harm's way
be laughing all the way to the bank
be made that way
be on the way in
be on the way out
be on the way out/in
be on the/your way to/towards something
be out of the way
be set in (one's) ways
be set in your ways
be the way to go
be under way
be way off beam
be/be born/be made that way
bluff (one's) way
bluff (one's) way into (something)
bluff (one's) way out of (something)
bluff (one's) way through (something)
bluff way
bluff way out
bulldoze (one's) way through (something)
buy (one's) way in(to) (something)
buy (one's) way out (of something)
buy way in
buy way out
by the way
by way of
by way of (something)
by way of something
can't have it both ways
can't punch (one's) way out of a paper bag
can't punch one's way out of a paper bag
change (one's) ways
change your ways
claw (one's) way
claw (one's) way (somewhere)
claw (one's) way back from (something)
claw (one's) way to the top
claw way to the top
claw your way back, into something, out of something, etc.
clear the way
clear the way for
Clear the way!
come (one's) way
come a long way
come one's way
come out (a certain way) on (something)
come to a parting of the ways
come way
come your way
couldn't act (one's) way out of a paper bag
couldn't fight (one's) way out of a paper bag
couldn't fight your way out of a paper bag
couldn't find (one's) way out of a paper bag
couldn't punch (one's) way out of a paper bag
cried all the way to the bank, he/she
cry all the way to the bank
cut both ways
cut both/two ways
do (something) the hard way
do something in a big/small way
do something in your own sweet time/way
do something on/along the way
do something the hard way
do the hard way
do/learn something the hard way
dog-ways
don't let the door hit you on the way out
don't let the facts get in the way of a good story
downhill all the way
each way
eight ways from Sunday
eight ways to Sunday
either way
elbow (one's) way
elbow (one's) way to the top
ever which way
every which way
far off the mark
feel (one's) way
feel one's way
feel your way
fib (one's) way out of (something)
fight (one's) way out
fight (one's) way out of (something)
fight way out
find (one's)/its way
find (something) out the hard way
find a way around
find a/(one's) way around (someone or something)
find its way somewhere
find one's way
find way
find way around
find your/its way
forty ways from Sunday
forty ways to Sunday
from my perspective
from way back
get (one's) (own) way
get in harm's way
get in the way
get into the way
get into/out of the way of something/of doing something
get one's way
get out of (one's) way
get out of the way
get something out of the way
get under way
get/have your way
give way
give way to
give way to (someone or something)
go (one's) (own) way
go (one's) separate ways
go (someone's) way
go a long way
go a long way in (doing something)
go a long way toward
go a long way toward (something)
go a long way toward doing
go a long/some way towards doing something
go all the way
go back a long way
go down the wrong way
go far
go one's way
go out of (one's) way (to do something)
go out of one's way
go out of the way to (do something)
go out of way
go out of your way
go somebody's way
go the way of (something)
go the way of all flesh
go the way of the dinosaur(s)
go the way of the dodo
go your own way
go your separate ways
God works in mysterious ways
going my way?
hack (one's) way through (something)
hack way through
halfway house
hard way, the
have (one's) (own) way
have (one's) way with (someone)
have (one's) wicked way with (someone)
have a long way to go
have a way of (doing something)
have a way of doing something
have a way with
have a way with (someone or something)
have a way with somebody/something
have a way with words
have come a long way
have it (one's) way
have it both ways
Have it your way
have one's way with
have way with
have your way with somebody
he, she, etc. couldn't punch his, her, etc. way out of a paper bag
hell is paved with good intentions, the road/way to
highways and byways
hold mouth the right way
How may I help you?
hurry (one) on (one's) way
hurry one on way
in (one's) own sweet time
in (one's) own sweet way
in (one's) own way
in (one's) way
in (someone or something's) way
in a bad way
in a big way
in a familiar way
in a family way
in a small way
in a way
in a/the family way
in any way, shape, or form
in any way, shape, or form, not
in bad shape
in harm's way
in his, her, its, etc. way
in more ways than one
in no way
in no way, shape, or form
in one's way
in own way
in the family way
in the ordinary way
in the way
in the way of
in the way of (someone or something)
in the worst way
in the/somebody's way
in way
inch (one's) way across (something)
inch (one's) way along (something)
inch way across
inch way along
it cut both ways
It cuts both ways
It cuts two ways
Keep out of my way
keep out of the way
keep out of the/(one's) way
keep/stay out of somebody's way
know (one's) way about
know (one's) way around
know all the answers
know one's way around
know way around
know which way the wind blows
know your way about/around
laugh all the way to the bank
lead the way
learn (something) the hard way
learn the hard way
lie (one's) way into (something or some place)
lie (one's) way out of (something)
lie your way into/out of something
longest way round is the shortest way home
look the other way
lose (one's)/the way
lose your way
love will (always) find a way
Love will find a way
make (one's) own way
make (one's) way along (something)
make (one's) way back (to something or some place)
make (one's) way in (something)
make (one's) way to(ward) (something or some place)
make one's way
make way
make way along
make way back
make way for (someone or something)
make way in the world
make your way
make your way in something
marry (one's) way out of (something)
marry way out of
meet trouble halfway
mend (one's) ways
mend one's ways
mend ways
mend your ways
more than one way to skin a cat
more than one way to skin a cat, there's
move out of (one's) way
move out of the way
my way or the highway
nature's way of (doing something)
no matter how you slice it
no two ways about it
no way
no way to tell
No way!
no way, José
No way, José!
not built that way
not know where to look
not know where to turn
not know which way to look
not know which way to turn
not know which way/where to look
not know which way/where to turn
not stand in (someone's or something's) way
not stand in somebody's way
off beam
off the beam
on (one's) way
on one's way
on the way
on the way out
on the/(one's) way out
on way
on your/the/its way
one way and/or another/the other
one way or another
one way or the other
one's way
one's way of life
only way to go
open the way for (one)
open the way for (something)
open the way for somebody/something
open the way to (something)
other way round
other way round, the
out in left field
out of (one's) way
out of a paper bag
out of harm's way
out of line
out of the way
out of your way
over there
part ways (with one)
parting of the ways
parting of the ways, a
pave the way
pave the way (for someone or something)
pave the way for
pave the way, to
pay (one's) own way
pay (one's) way
pay its way
pay one's way
pay own way
pay way
pay your way
pay your/its way
pick (one's) way
pick (one's) way through
pick one's way
pick way
pick way through
pick your way
point the way
point the way (to something)
prepare the way (for something)
put (one) in the way of (something)
put (someone) in harm's way
put in the way of
put out of the way
put someone in the way of
put someone out of the way
put someone/something out of the way
quite a ways
right of way
right-of-way
roses, roses all the way
roses, roses, all the way
rub (one) the wrong way
rub (one) up the wrong way
rub somebody up the wrong way
rub someone the wrong way
rub someone up the wrong way
rub the wrong way
rub the wrong way, to
say (something) in a roundabout (sort of) way
say in a roundabout way
see (one's) way (clear) to (doing something)
see one's way to
see the error of (one's) ways
see the error of your ways
see which way the cat jumps
see which way the wind blows
see which way the wind is blowing
see your way clear to do something
see your way to doing something
send (one) away with a flea in (one's) ear
send (one) on (one's) way
set in (one's) ways
set in one's ways, be
set in ways
set in your ways
shove (one's) way
shove way
show the way
six ways from Sunday
six ways to Sunday
smooth the path for (someone or something)
smooth the path/way
smooth the way
smooth the way for (someone or something)
stand in (someone's or something's) way
stay out of the/(one's) way
stroke (one) the wrong way
stroke someone the wrong way
swing both ways
take (something) in the wrong way
take (something) the wrong way
take amiss
take something the wrong way
take the coward's way out
take the easy way out
take the wrong way
talk (one's) way into (something or some place)
talk (one's) way out of (something)
talk way out of
talk your way out of something/out of doing something
That ain't the way I heard it
that way
that way lies madness
that way madness lies
That’s the way the ball bounces
That’s the way the cookie crumbles
That’s the way the mop flops
That’s the way to go!
that's (just) the way it goes
that's (just) the way it is
that's (just) the way it plays
that's how (the way) the ball bounces/cookie crumbles
that's how the ball bounces
that's the way
That's the way it goes
that's the way life is
that's the way the ball bounces
that's the way the cookie crumbles
that's the way the mop flops
that's the way to go
the easy way out
the elevator doesn't go all the way to the top
the error of (one's) ways
the error of your ways
the hard way
the longest way round is the shortest way home
the Lord works in mysterious ways
the only way to go
the other way around
the other way around/round
the other way round
the way
the way I see it
the way it plays
the way of the world
the way the cookie crumbles
the way the wind blows
the way the wind is blowing
the way things are (going)
the way things stand
the way to (one's) heart
the way to somebody's heart
there are many ways to skin a cat
there's more than one way to skin a cat
They went that a'way
this a-way and that a-way
thread (one's) way through (something)
thread way through
thread your way through
to (one's) way of thinking
to my, your, etc. way of thinking
to put it another way
to way of thinking
Truth, justice, and the American Way
turn the other way
two-way street
under way
wangle (one's) way into (some place or some situation)
way
way back
way back when
way down
way it plays
way of life
way off
way off base
way out
way rad
way the wind blows, which
way to a man's heart is through his stomach
way to a man's heart, the
way to go
way to go!
Way!
way-out
ways and means
wend (one's) way
wend one's way