lend
gb/lˈɛnd/ us/lˈɛnd/
A2
英语
~ 2800
义项
0 个义项
动词
A2
action
1
Give temporarily for return
To give something to someone for a short time and expect to get it back.
用法模式：
to lend [something] to [someone]
常见错误：
Learners often confuse 'lend' and 'borrow'. Remember: you lend to someone, you borrow from someone.
近义词
loan (Often used as a noun or verb in financial contexts; 'lend' is more general and less formal.)
反义词
borrow (The opposite perspective—taking something temporarily instead of giving it.)
搭配
lend money
|lend a hand
|lend support
|lend assistance
|lend equipment
主题
daily life
|business
|daily_life
|finance
|core_vocabulary
例句
- I can lend you my umbrella until the rain stops.
- She lent her car to her brother for the weekend.
- The bank lent them money to buy a house.
- Could you lend me a pen for a moment?
- He lent his neighbor a ladder to fix the roof.
学习者例句
- I will lend you my book.
- Can you lend me your phone?
- She lent me her bag.
- Please lend me a pencil.
- He will lend his bike to his friend.
动词
B1
action
2
Give help or support
To give help or make something possible.
用法模式：
to lend [someone] [support/help]
常见错误：
Learners may mistakenly use 'lend' here only for physical objects; it can also apply to abstract things like 'support' or 'credibility'.
近义词
offer (General term for making help available, not always implying temporary nature.)
反义词
withhold (To refuse to give support or help.)
搭配
lend support
|lend assistance
|lend credibility
|lend strength
主题
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|work
例句
- She lent her support to the charity event.
- His experience lends credibility to the project.
- The volunteers lent their time to help the community.
- The teacher lent her expertise to the research team.
学习者例句
- He lent his help to the team.
- She lent her time to help us.
- They lent support to the plan.
- Her words lent hope to the group.
动词
B2
action
3
Add a quality or feature
To give something a special quality or feeling.
用法模式：
to lend [something] [a quality/feeling]
常见错误：
Some learners confuse this with literal lending; here it is figurative—qualities are not returned.
近义词
add (General term for increasing by inclusion, without implying temporary nature.)
反义词
detract (To take away from the quality or value of something.)
搭配
lend charm
|lend elegance
|lend atmosphere
主题
arts
|description
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The candles lent a romantic atmosphere to the dinner.
- Her confident manner lent authority to her speech.
- The old oak tree lends character to the garden.
学习者例句
- Flowers lend beauty to the room.
- His smile lends warmth to the meeting.
- The lights lend color to the show.
语法
词典原形
lend
IPA
GB/lˈɛnd/
US/lˈɛnd/
音节与重音
lend （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (lend)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: lend
- 3rd Person Singular: lends
- Present Participle: lending
- Past: lent
- Past Participle: lent
词族
Forms
lends
verb
lending
verb
lent
verb
Related words
borrower
noun B1
语法重点
- Irregular past: lent Verb
- Irregular past participle: lent Verb
相关表达
lend a hand
1/lˈɛnd ə hˈænd/
idiom
Help someone physically or practically
To help someone do something, especially physical work.
例句
- Could you lend a hand with these boxes?
- She always lends a hand when we need extra help.
lend itself to
1/lˈɛnd ɪtsˈɛlf tə/
phrasal verb
Be suitable for use in something
To be good or right for a certain purpose.
例句
- This topic lends itself to group discussion.
- The design lends itself well to small spaces.
lend weight to
1/lˈɛnd wˈeɪt tə/
fixed phrase
formal
Make an idea more convincing
To make an opinion or idea seem stronger or more believable.
例句
- The new data lends weight to our theory.
- His testimony lent weight to the defense's case.