英语

game

gb/ɡˈeɪm/ us/ɡˈeɪm/
A1 英语
~ 500
义项
0 个义项
名词 A1 entity
1

structured play or sport

An activity people do for fun or to win, following rules.

用法模式: to play [a game]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'game' with 'play' as a verb, saying 'I did a game' instead of 'I played a game'.
近义词
match (Refers to a single contest between opponents, often in sports.) | competition (Emphasizes the competitive aspect rather than the fun.)
反义词
work (Work is done for duty or earning money, not for play or fun.)
搭配
play a game |win a game |lose a game |game rules |board game
主题
sports |entertainment |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例句
  • We played a game of chess after dinner.
  • The football game ended in a tie.
  • She taught the children a new card game.
  • They invented a simple game to pass the time.
  • This game requires at least four players.
学习者例句
  • We played a game in class.
  • That game is very easy.
  • He won the game yesterday.
  • I want to play a new game.
  • This game is fun.
名词 B1 entity
2

animals hunted for sport or food

Wild animals that people hunt for food or sport.

常见错误:
Some learners think 'game' here means 'sport', not realizing it refers to the animals themselves.
近义词
prey (Focuses on animals being hunted by predators, not necessarily humans.)
反义词
livestock (Domesticated animals raised by humans, not hunted in the wild.)
搭配
game meat |big game |game reserve |game hunting
主题
nature |food |animals |food_drink
例句
  • The hunters tracked large game through the forest.
  • Game meat is served in many traditional dishes.
  • The park is home to various species of game.
  • Big game hunting is controversial in some countries.
学习者例句
  • They hunt game in the forest.
  • We ate game for dinner.
  • The park has many game animals.
  • Game is not easy to find here.
名词 B2 entity
3

plan or trick to get advantage

A plan or trick to get what you want, sometimes in a dishonest way.

常见错误:
Learners may confuse this figurative meaning with actual sports or play activities.
近义词
scheme (Often suggests dishonesty or secret planning.) | strategy (More neutral; can be honest or dishonest.)
反义词
honesty (Openness and truthfulness without manipulation.)
搭配
play the game |political game |mind games
主题
business |social |communication |law
例句
  • He's just playing his own game to get promoted.
  • Politics is often a dirty game.
  • I don't understand her little games at work.
学习者例句
  • He plays games to get what he wants.
  • Politics is a hard game.
  • She has her own game at work.
adjective informal B2 property
4

ready and willing to try

Ready to try something hard or dangerous.

近义词
willing (General readiness; doesn't always imply risk.)
反义词
reluctant (Not willing or eager to do something.)
搭配
game for anything
主题
personality |emotions |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例句
  • Are you game for a hike in the rain?
  • She's always game to try new foods.
  • I'm game if you are.
学习者例句
  • I am game for this trip.
  • She is game to try it.
  • He is not game today.
语法
词典原形
game
IPA
GB/ɡˈeɪm/
US/ɡˈeɪm/
音节与重音
game (1 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (game)
词形变化
Adjective
  • Base: game
  • Comparative: gamer
  • Superlative: gamest
Noun
  • Base: game
  • Plural: games
词族
Forms
games noun gamer adjective gamest adjective
Core family
gaming noun
Related words
play verb A1 player noun A2 gameplay noun
Advanced or less common
gamify verb gamification noun
相关表达

ahead of the game

1
/əhˈɛd əv ðə ɡˈeɪm/
idiom informal

in a better position than others

To be in a better situation than others because of preparation or advantage.

例句
  • With her savings, she's ahead of the game compared to most people her age.
  • Studying early will keep you ahead of the game.

big game

1
/bˈɪɡ ɡˈeɪm/
fixed phrase

large hunted wild animals

Large wild animals that people hunt for sport or food.

例句
  • They went on a safari to see big game.
  • Big game hunting is banned in this reserve.

fair game

1
/fˈɛɹ ɡˈeɪm/
fixed phrase

acceptable target for attack/criticism

Someone or something that it is okay to attack, criticize, or try to get.

例句
  • Celebrities are often considered fair game for gossip magazines.
  • Once you enter politics, you're fair game for criticism.

game on

1
/ɡˈeɪm ˈɔn/
fixed phrase informal

competition has started/accepted challenge

Used to say that a competition or challenge has started or been accepted.

例句
  • He accepted my bet—game on!
  • The teams are ready. Game on!

play games

1
/plˈeɪ ɡˈeɪmz/
idiom informal

act dishonestly or manipulatively

To act in a tricky way instead of being honest and direct.

例句
  • Stop playing games and tell me the truth.
  • I don't have time for people who play games at work.

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