英语

arm

gb/ˈɑɹm/ us/ˈɑɹm/
A1 英语
~ 600
义项
0 个义项
名词 A1 entity
1

Upper limb of the human body

The part of your body from your shoulder to your hand.

用法模式: [someone]'s arm
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'arm' with 'hand'. The 'arm' is the whole limb from shoulder to wrist, while the 'hand' is only the part beyond the wrist.
近义词
limb (More general term for any of the four main body parts used for movement.)
反义词
leg (Refers to a lower limb instead of an upper limb.)
搭配
break an arm |raise an arm |cross arms |fold arms |arm injury
主题
anatomy |daily life |body |health
例句
  • She broke her arm while skiing.
  • He lifted his arm to wave at us.
  • The doctor examined my right arm.
  • The tattoo covers his entire arm.
  • She crossed her arms and frowned.
学习者例句
  • My arm hurts.
  • He has a long arm.
  • Raise your arm.
  • She holds the baby in her arm.
动词 B1 action
2

Equip with weapons or tools

To give weapons or tools to someone so they can fight or protect themselves.

用法模式: to arm [someone/something] with [something]
常见错误:
Some learners confuse 'arm' meaning 'equip with weapons' with 'alarm'. These are unrelated words.
近义词
equip (More general; can refer to providing any needed items, not just weapons.)
反义词
disarm (To take away weapons or make someone unable to use them.)
搭配
arm the troops |arm yourself |arm with guns |arm for battle
主题
military |security |politics
例句
  • The government decided to arm the local police force.
  • He armed himself with a knife before going out.
  • They were armed with the latest technology.
  • The rebels armed their supporters with rifles.
学习者例句
  • The police will arm the guards.
  • She armed herself with a stick.
  • They armed the soldiers with guns.
名词 B1 entity
3

Long extension from main body

A long part that sticks out from something bigger, like on a chair or machine.

近义词
extension (Any part that extends outward; not limited to physical arms.)
搭配
chair arm |robotic arm |river arm |crane arm
主题
objects |engineering |core_vocabulary
例句
  • The robot's arm picked up the package.
  • She rested her elbow on the chair's arm.
  • An arm of the river flows into the lake.
学习者例句
  • The chair has two arms.
  • The machine has a long arm.
  • This is an arm of the river.
名词 B2 entity
4

Branch of an organization or group

A smaller part of a big company or group that does one type of work.

近义词
branch (Commonly used for parts of organizations; interchangeable in many contexts.)
搭配
charitable arm |military arm |research arm
主题
business |organizations |work
例句
  • The charity's educational arm runs several schools.
  • The military arm of the group is well-equipped.
  • Their research arm developed the new product.
学习者例句
  • The bank has an insurance arm.
  • The group has a political arm.
  • The company’s sales arm is in New York.
语法
词典原形
arm
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹm/
US/ˈɑɹm/
音节与重音
arm (1 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (arm)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: arm
  • Plural: arms
Verb
  • Base: arm
  • 3rd Person Singular: arms
  • Present Participle: arming
  • Past: armed
词族
Forms
arms noun arming verb armed verb
Core family
armchair noun A2 armpit noun
Related words
forearm noun armrest noun armband noun
Negative and opposite forms
armless adjective
Advanced or less common
armful noun B1 underarm adjective
相关表达

give your right arm for something

1
/ɡˈɪv jˈʊɹ ɹˈaɪt ˈɑɹm fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom informal

Be willing to give up much for desire

To want something so much that you would give away something very important for it.

例句
  • I'd give my right arm for a chance to work there.
  • She'd give her right arm to meet him.

up in arms

1
/ˈʌp ˈɪn ˈɑɹmz/
idiom informal

Angry and ready to protest or fight

Very angry and ready to complain or fight about something.

例句
  • Residents are up in arms over the new tax.
  • Fans were up in arms after the team lost again.

within arm's reach

1
/wɪðˈɪn ˈɑɹmz ɹˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase

Close enough to be reached by hand

Close enough that you can touch it without moving your feet much.

例句
  • Keep your phone within arm's reach while driving.
  • The snacks are within arm's reach of the sofa.

twist someone's arm

1
/twˈɪst sˈʌmwˌʌnz ˈɑɹm/
idiom

pressure someone to agree

To keep asking or pressuring someone until they finally agree to do something they did not want to do.

例句
  • I didn’t want to go out, but they twisted my arm and I finally said yes.
  • It took a bit of arm-twisting, but we twisted his arm and he joined the project.
  • You won’t have to twist her arm to get her to come; she loves parties.

twist someone's arm

2
/twˈɪst sˈʌmwˌʌnz ˈɑɹm/
idiom informal

Persuade by pressure or influence

To make someone do something by asking many times or putting pressure on them.

例句
  • I didn’t want to go, but she twisted my arm.
  • He finally agreed after we twisted his arm.

cost an arm and a leg

1
/kˈɔst ən ˈɑɹm ˈænd ə lˈɛɡ/
idiom informal

Be very expensive

Be very expensive; cost a lot of money.

例句
  • That car cost me an arm and a leg.
  • That designer bag costs an arm and a leg.
  • The repairs will cost an arm and a leg.
  • The trip will cost an arm and a leg if we fly first class.

cost an arm and a leg

2
/kˈɔst ən ˈɑɹm ˈænd ə lˈɛɡ/
idiom informal

Be very expensive

To be very expensive to buy or get.

例句
  • That designer bag cost an arm and a leg.
  • Going to college can cost an arm and a leg.

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