like
- v.喜欢(以某种方式制作或产生的东西);想，想要，希望;想;要;希望;喜欢做;（用于否定句）愿做
- prep.像;例如;类似;像…一样;相似;(询问意见)…怎么样;像…才会;(指某人常做的事)符合…的特点
- conj.好像;似乎;如同;仿佛
- n.(尤指被视为和某人或某事物一样好的)种类;喜好;类似的人(或物)
- adj.类似的;相似的
- adv.可能;如;他说;她说;(非正式口语)我说;(非正式口语，代替as)和…一样;(非正式口语，思考说下句话、解释或举例时用)大概
likeprep.
相似；类似；像
similar to sb/sth
She's wearing a dress like mine.
她穿的连衣裙和我的相似。
He's very like his father.
他很像他的父亲。
She looks nothing like (= not at all like) her mother.
她长得一点也不像她母亲。
That sounds like (= I think I can hear) him coming now.
听声音像是他来了。
（询问意见）…怎么样
used to ask sb's opinion of sb/sth
What's it like studying in Spain?
在西班牙念书怎么样？
This new girlfriend of his─what's she like?
他这个新的女朋友——她是个什么样的人？
（指某人常做的事）符合…的特点，像…才会
used to show what is usual or typical for sb
It's just like her to tell everyone about it.
她就是这么个人儿，能把这事见谁就告诉谁。
像…一样
in the same way as sb/sth
Students were angry at being treated like children.
学生对于把他们当小孩子对待感到气愤。
He ran like the wind (= very fast) .
他跑得飞快。
You do it like this.
你照这样做。
I, like everyone else, had read these stories in the press.
我像大家一样，也已经从报纸上看过这些报道。
Don't look at me like that.
别这样看着我。
The candles are arranged like so (= in this way) .
蜡烛都是像这样排列的。
例如；譬如；比方
for example
anti-Utopian novels like ‘Animal Farm’ and ‘1984’
诸如《动物庄园》和《1984》之类的反乌托邦小说
used to give a number or an amount that is more accurate than one previously mentioned
他认为数额若是1 000万元就差不多了。
He believes the figure should be more like $10 million.
used to say that sb has done sth annoying, silly, etc.
啊，我这是怎么啦？我竟把这事忘得一干二净了。
Oh, what am I like? I just completely forgot it.
verb
喜欢；喜爱
to find sb/sth pleasant, attractive or of a good enough standard; to enjoy sth
She's nice. I like her.
她人很好，我喜欢她。
Do you like their new house?
你喜欢他们的新房子吗？
Which tie do you like best?
你最喜欢哪条领带？
How did you like Japan (= did you find it pleasant) ?
你觉得日本怎么样？
I don't like the way he's looking at me.
我讨厌他看着我的样子。
You've got to go to school, whether you like it or not.
不管你喜欢不喜欢，你得上学。
She's never liked swimming.
她从不喜欢游泳。
I didn't like him taking all the credit.
我讨厌他把所有的功劳归于自己。
I didn't like his taking all the credit.
我讨厌他把一切功劳归于自己。
I like to see them enjoying themselves.
我就愿意看着他们玩得高兴。
I like it when you do that.
我喜欢你那样做。
喜欢做；喜欢（以某种方式制作或产生的东西）
to prefer to do sth; to prefer sth to be made or to happen in a particular way
At weekends I like to sleep late.
周末我爱睡懒觉。
I like my coffee strong.
咖啡我爱喝浓的。
想；要；希望
to want
Do what you like─I don't care.
你想做什么就做什么——我不在乎。
You can dye your hair whatever colour you like.
你的头发你想怎么染就怎么染。
（用于否定句）愿做
used in negative sentences to mean ‘to be unwilling to do sth’
I didn't like to disturb you.
我本不愿打搅你。
He doesn't like asking his parents for help.
他不愿向父母求助。
（与would或should连用表示客气）想，想要，希望
used with would or should as a polite way to say what you want or to ask what sb wants
Would you like a drink?
你想喝一杯吗？
I'd like to think it over.
我想考虑一下这个问题。
Would you like to come with us?
你想不想和我们一块儿去？
We would like to apologize for the delay.
我们愿对延迟表示歉意。
How can they afford it? That's what I'd like to know.
他们怎么买得起这东西？这倒是我所想知道的。
We'd like you to come and visit us.
我们想请你来我们这儿作客。
I'd like for us to work together.
我希望我们在一起工作。
used to emphasize that sth bad has happened to you and you want some sympathy
如果有人说你撒谎，你会怎么想呢？
How would you like it if someone called you a liar?
used to protest that sth that has been said is not true or fair
“她说你是骗子。”“哦，说得好哇！”
‘She called you a cheat.’ ‘Well, I like that!’
used to say that you hope or believe that sth is true
我倒想心胸开阔。
I like to think I'm broad-minded.
conj.
像…一样；如同
in the same way as
No one sings the blues like she did.
没人像她那样唱布鲁斯。
It didn't turn out like I intended.
这结果与我的本意相悖。
Like I said (= as I said before) , you're always welcome to stay.
正如我以前所说的一样，我永远都欢迎你留下来。
好像；仿佛；似乎
as if
She acts like she owns the place.
她的举动就像那地方是她的一样。
noun
喜好；爱好
the things that you like
We all have different likes and dislikes .
我们各有不同的好恶。
类似的人（或物）
a person or thing that is similar to another
jazz, rock and the like (= similar types of music)
爵士乐、摇滚乐以及诸如此类的音乐
a man whose like we shall not see again
我们再也不会见到的那种男人
You're not comparing like with like .
你比较的不是同类的东西。
（尤指被视为和某人或某事物一样好的）种类，类型
used to refer to sb/sth that is considered as a type, especially one that is considered as good as sb/sth else
She didn't want to associate with the likes of me.
她不想与我这种类型的人交往。
adj.
only before noun类似的；相似的
having similar qualities to another person or thing
a chance to meet people of like mind (= with similar interests and opinions)
与志趣相投的人结识的机会
She responded in like manner.
她以类似的方式作出了反应。
adv.
（非正式口语，思考说下句话、解释或举例时用）大概，可能
used in very informal speech, for example when you are thinking what to say next, explaining sth, or giving an example of sth
It was, like, weird.
这事儿可能是有点怪。
It was kind of scary, like.
这可能是有几分可怕。
It's really hard. Like I have no time for my own work.
这事真费劲，可能我没时间做自己的工作了。
（非正式口语）我说，他说，她说
used in very informal speech, to mean ‘I say’, ‘he/she says’, etc.
And then I'm like ‘No Way!’
接着我说“没门！”
（非正式口语，代替as）和…一样，如，像
used in informal speech instead of as to say that sth happens in the same way
There was silence, but not like before.
没有声音，但与以前不一样。
quite probably
这工夫她很可能睡了。
She would be in bed by now, as like as not.
You can use both as and like to say that things are similar.as和like均可表示相似。
Like is a preposition and is used before nouns and pronouns.like为介词，置于名词和代词前：
He has blue eyes like me.
他和我一样有一双蓝眼睛。
As is a conjunction and an adverb and is used before a clause, another adverb or a clause beginning with a preposition.as为连词和副词，置于从句、另一副词或以介词引导的从句前：
She enjoys all kinds of music, as I do.
她和我一样什么音乐都喜欢。
Repeat these five steps, as in the last exercise.
照前面的练习一样，重复这五个步骤。
In informal English like is frequently used as a conjunction or an adverb instead of as .like的这类用法很常见，但在规范的书面英语中并不认为正确。
Nobody understands him like I do.
谁都不像我那么了解他。
I don’t want to upset him again like before.
我不愿意再像过去那样使他扫兴。
It looks like we’re going to be late.
看来我们要迟到了。
You will find more help on the use of as and like in the entries for particular verbs, such as act , behave , etc.关于as和like的其他用法，参见act、behave等动词词条。
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PREPOSITION AND CONJUNCTION USES 介词和连词用法
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PREP 像；像…一样
If you say that one person or thing is like another, you mean that they share some of the same qualities or features.He looks like Father Christmas...
他长得像圣诞老人。
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PREP （是）…样的人（或事物）
If you talk about what something or someone is like, you are talking about their qualities or features.What was Bulgaria like?...
保加利亚是个怎样的地方？
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PREP 比如；例如
You can use like to introduce an example of the set of things or people that you have just mentioned.The neglect that large cities like New York have received over the past 12 years is tremendous...
过去12年里，纽约等大城市受到了极大的冷遇。
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PREP 与…情形一样
You can use like to say that someone or something is in the same situation as another person or thing.It also moved those who, like me, are too young to have lived through the war...
它也打动了那些像我一样年纪太轻而没有经历过战争的人。
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PREP （表示行为如同…一样）像孩子一样哭泣/像老鹰一样监视
If you say that someone is behaving like something or someone else, you mean that they are behaving in a way that is typical of that kind of thing or person. Like is used in this way in many fixed expressions, for example to cry like a baby and to watch someone like a hawk.I was shaking all over, trembling like a leaf...
我像风中的落叶一样浑身发抖。
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PREP （表示行为符合…的特点）她就是这么个人/这一点也不像他
You can use like in expressions such as that's just like her and it wasn't like him to indicate that the person's behaviour is or is not typical of their character.You should have told us. But it's just like you not to share...
你应该早告诉我们的。不过你就是这么个人，把事情都藏在心里。
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CONJ-SUBORD 好像，似乎（但事实并非如此）（一些人认为此用法不正确）
Like is sometimes used as a conjunction in order to say that something appears to be the case when it is not. Some people consider this use to be incorrect.His arms look like they might snap under the weight of his gloves...
他的胳膊看起来好像不堪手套重负要折断了一样。
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CONJ-SUBORD 如同（一些人认为此用法不正确）
Like is sometimes used as a conjunction in order to indicate that something happens or is done in the same way as something else. Some people consider this use to be incorrect.People are strolling, buying ice cream for their children, just like they do every Sunday...
人们在闲逛，给孩子们买冰激凌，就像每个星期天一样。
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PREP （用于否定短语中强调以…为最）没有什么能比得上它/没有什么地方能比得上它
You can use like in negative expressions such as nothing like it and no place like it to emphasize that there is nothing as good as the situation, thing, or person mentioned.There's nothing like candlelight for creating a romantic mood...
再没什么比烛光更能营造浪漫气氛了。
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PREP （强调否定）没有，不到
You can use like in expressions such as nothing like to make an emphatic negative statement.Three hundred million dollars will be nothing like enough...
3亿美元远远不够。
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CONVENTION （表示思考下面的话或用作口头禅）嗯，这个（一些人不喜欢此用法）
Some people say like when they are thinking about what to say next or because it has become their habit to say it. Some people do not like this use.I decided that I'd go and, like, take a picture of him while he was in the shower.
我决定我要去，嗯，拍一张他的冲凉照。
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CONVENTION （用于重述自己或他人当时的话或自己当时的想法）说，想（一些人不喜欢此用法）
Some people say like when they are reporting what they or another person said, or what they thought about something. Some people do not like this use.He said 'I'm attracted to you.' I'm like 'You're kidding!'
他说，“我对你有好感。”我当时的反应是，“你开玩笑的吧！”
VERB USE 动词用法
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VERB 喜欢;喜爱
If you like something or someone, you think they are interesting, enjoyable, or attractive.He likes baseball...
他喜欢棒球。
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VERB （用于征询意见）觉得
If you ask someone how they like something, you are asking them for their opinion of it and whether they enjoy it or find it pleasant.How do you like America?...
你觉得美国怎么样？
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VERB （表示赞同）喜欢，希望
If you like something such as a particular course of action or way of behaving, you approve of it.I've been looking at the cookery book. I like the way it is set out...
我翻过那本烹饪书。我喜欢它的版式设计。
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VERB （表示习惯）愿意，希望
If you say that you like to do something or that you like something to be done, you mean that you prefer to do it or prefer it to be done as part of your normal life or routine.I like to get to airports in good time...
我习惯早早地赶到机场。
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VERB （表示愿意）想要
If you say that you would like something or would like to do something, you are indicating a wish or desire that you have.I'd like a bath...
我想洗个澡。
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VERB 想要（说）
You can say that you would like to say something to indicate that you are about to say it.I'd like to apologize...
我想道歉。
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VERB （礼貌地提议或邀请）想要
If you ask someone if they would like something or would like to do something, you are making a polite offer or invitation.Here's your change. Would you like a bag?...
这是找您的钱。您需要一个袋子吗？
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VERB （礼貌地请求或命令）希望
If you say to someone that you would like something or you would like them to do something, or ask them if they would like to do it, you are politely telling them what you want or what you want them to do.I'd like an explanation...
我希望有人能解释一下。
NOUN USES AND PHRASES 名词用法和短语
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N-UNCOUNT 同样（或相似）的人（或事物）
You can use like in expressions such as like attracts like, when you are referring to two or more people or things that have the same or similar characteristics.You have to make sure you're comparing like with like...
你必须确保是在进行同类比较。
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N-PLURAL 爱好；喜欢的事物
Someone's likes are the things that they enjoy or find pleasant.I thought that I knew everything about Jemma: her likes and dislikes, her political viewpoints.
我原以为我了解杰玛的一切：她的好恶爱憎，她的政治观点。
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PHRASE 等等；以及诸如此类
If you mention particular things or people and then add and the like, you are indicating that there are other similar things or people that can be included in what you are saying.Many students are also keeping fit through jogging, aerobics, weight training, and the like.
很多学生还通过慢跑、有氧体操、负重训练等方式来健身。
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PHRASE （用于非正式地提出或同意建议）如果你乐意的话
You say if you like when you are making or agreeing to an offer or suggestion in a casual way.You can stay here if you like...
如果你愿意，可以呆在这里。
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PHRASE 可以说；换句话说
You say if you like when you are expressing something in a different way, or in a way that you think some people might disagree with or find strange.This is more like a downpayment, or a deposit, if you like.
这更像是首付，也可以说是定金。
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PHRASE 拼命地；猛烈地；极快地
You can use the expressions like anything ,like crazy, or like mad to emphasize that someone is doing something or something is happening in a very energetic or noticeable way.He's working like mad at the moment.
他眼下正在拼命地工作。
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PHRASE 像…这样的人（或东西）
You can talk about the likes of someone or something to refer to people or things of a particular type.Why would somebody like her want to spend an evening with the likes of me?...
像她那样的人为什么要跟我这样的人共度一个晚上呢？
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PHRASE 很可能；也许
If you say that something will happen like as not or as like as not, you mean that it will probably happen.They'd come and bring their neighbours, like as not.
他们会来的，也许还会带邻居来。
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PHRASE 不管喜不喜欢
If you say that something will happen or is true like it or not, or whether someone likes it or not, you mean that although the situation may be unpleasant, it has to be faced.Like it or not, our families shape our lives and make us what we are...
不管我们愿不愿意，家庭环境会影响我们人生的发展方向，使我们变成现在的样子。
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PHRASE （用于展示过程）像这样/像那样/照这样
You say like this ,like that, or like so when you are showing someone how something is done.It opens and closes, like this.
这个能开能关，就像这样。
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PHRASE （用于吸引注意力）像这样/像那样
You use like this or like that when you are drawing attention to something that you are doing or that someone else is doing.I'm sorry to intrude on you like this...
很抱歉这样来打扰你。
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PHRASE （数量、名称、描述等）更接近于
You use the expression more like when mentioning an amount, name, or description that in your opinion is more accurate than one that has already been mentioned.It's on company advice — well, orders, more like.
这是公司的建议——嗯，更确切地说是命令。
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PHRASE 大约；左右；接近
You use the expression something like with an amount, number, or description to indicate that it is approximately accurate.They can get something like £3,000 a year...
他们一年能挣到3,000英镑左右。
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CONVENTION 那样好多了；这才像话
If you say that's more like it, you mean that the thing that you are referring to is more satisfactory than it was on earlier occasions.That's more like it, you're getting into the swing of things now.
这才对了嘛，你现在慢慢开始熟悉情况了。
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PHRASE 前所未有（或闻所未闻）的事物
If you refer to something the like of which or the likes of which has never been seen before, you are emphasizing how important, great, or noticeable the thing is....technological advances the like of which the world had previously only dreamed of...
只存在于前人梦想中的惊人科技进步
noun
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- a kind of person
- We'll not see his like again
- I can't tolerate people of his ilk
- Synonym: ilk
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- a similar kind
- dogs, foxes, and the like", "we don't want the likes of you around here
- Synonym: the like the likes of
verb
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- feel about or towards;consider, evaluate, or regard
- How did you like the President's speech last night?
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- be fond of
- I like my nephews
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- find enjoyable or agreeable
- I like jogging
- She likes to read Russian novels
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- prefer or wish to do something
- Do you care to try this dish?
- Would you like to come along to the movies?
- Synonym: wish care
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- want to have
- I'd like a beer now!
adj
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- resembling or similar;having the same or some of the same characteristics;often used in combination
- suits of like design
- a limited circle of like minds
- members of the cat family have like dispositions
- as like as two peas in a pod
- doglike devotion
- a dreamlike quality
- Synonym: similar
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- having the same or similar characteristics
- all politicians are alike
- they looked utterly alike
- friends are generally alike in background and taste
- Synonym: alike(p) similar
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- equal in amount or value
- like amounts
- equivalent amounts
- the same amount
- gave one six blows and the other a like number
- the same number
- Synonym: same
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- conforming in every respect
- boxes with corresponding dimensions
- the like period of the preceding year
- Synonym: comparable corresponding
数据来源：WordNet
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You 'll like her once you get to know her .
你一旦了解了她就会喜欢她的。
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I didn 't like the job much at first .
起初我并不很喜欢这个工作。
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I could do it now , if you like .
如果你愿意的话，我现在就可以做这事。
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You don 't want to do it like that .
你不应那样做。
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I 'd like to learn a new language .
我想学习一门新的语言。
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We 'd like to see it for ourselves .
我们想亲眼看看它。
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It seemed like a good idea at the time .
当时这主意好像不错。
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Would you like to put that on your charge ?
你愿意把这笔费用记在你的账上吗？
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He doesn 't like to talk about his private life .
他不愿谈及他的私生活。
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I don 't like the way he 's looking at me .
我讨厌他看着我的样子。
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I 'd like to be in on the plan .
我很想参与这项计划。
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The book wasn 't anything like as good as her first one .
这本书远远不如她的处女作。
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I don 't know how you can say things like that .
真想不到你怎么会说出这种话来。
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What 's her new man like ?
她的新男友怎么样？
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Which one do you like best ?
你最喜欢哪一个？
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I 'd like to come on to that question later .
我想以后再讨论那个问题。
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She didn 't know what life in a foreign country would be like .
她不知道外国的生活会是什么样。
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Would you like to come with us ?
你想不想和我们一块儿去？
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Life isn 't like in the movies , you know .
你知道，生活不像在电影里那样。
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I 'd like the same again .
我想再来一份同样的。
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I 'd like to pay some money into my account .
我想在我的账户里存一些钱。
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I 'd like to think it over .
我想考虑一下这个问题。
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Do you like their new house ?
你喜欢他们的新房子吗？
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I 'd like a second opinion before I make a decision .
我在作决定之前，想听听别人的意见。
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It 's a free country ; I 'll say what I like !
这是个自由的国家，我想说什么就说什么！
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For years we had little knowledge of what life was like inside China .
以往很多年我们对于中国国内的生活情况所知甚少。
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I like most sports but tennis is my first love .
大多数运动我都喜欢，而网球是我的第一爱好。
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I didn 't like his taking all the credit .
我讨厌他把一切功劳归于自己。
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I 'd like to put a business proposition to you .
我想向您提个业务上的建议。
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We worked like crazy to get it done on time .
我们拼命地干，好按时完成这项工作。
普通用词，指对某人、某事物或做某事产生好感或兴趣，语义较弱；也指赞同某事。
You'll like my mother.
你会喜欢我妈妈的。
He likes swimming.
他喜欢游泳。
I like the way you've had your hair done.
我喜欢你这个发式。
I don't like swearing in front of children.
我不喜欢在孩子面前说粗话。
指享受某事物带来的乐趣，其后常接动名词而不接动词不定式。
I don't enjoy travelling a lot.
我不是很喜欢旅行。
How did you enjoy the concert?
你喜欢那场音乐会吗？
指喜爱（做）某事，语义较强，常可与 like 换用。
Do you love/like calligraphy?
你喜欢书法吗?
I love/like taking a long walk in the morning.
我喜欢早晨长距离散步。
He loves/likes to talk about himself.
他喜欢谈论自己。
作形容词时只作表语，且前面只能用 much 或 very much 修饰，不可单用 very 一词。
The father and the son are alike in many ways.
父亲和儿子有许多相似之处。
The two sisters are very much alike.
这姊妹两个非常相像。
You should treat all men alike.
你待人应该一视同仁。
多用作介词，作形容词时只作定语。
a like instance/manner
类似的例子/方式
Like his father, Tom is a school teacher.
汤姆和父亲一样，也是个老师。
She looks like a doctor.
她看上去像个大夫。
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