giving

USED WITH NOUNS DESCRIBING ACTIONS 与表示动作的名词连用

1. VERB （与表示身体动作的名词连用，表示该动作）
   You can use give with nouns that refer to physical actions. The whole expression refers to the performing of the action. For example, She gave a smile means almost the same as 'She smiled'.
   1. She stretched her arms out and gave a great yawn...
      她伸了个懒腰，打了个大哈欠。
   2. Giving a sigh, she fell to her knees at my feet...
      她叹了一口气，跪倒在我脚边。
   3. He gave her a fond smile...
      他朝她深情地笑了笑。
   4. He reached for her hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze.
      他伸手去握紧她的手，让她安心。
2. VERB 为…做；提供
   You use give to say that a person does something for another person. For example, if you give someone a lift, you take them somewhere in your car.
   1. I gave her a lift back out to her house...
      我让她搭我的便车回家。
   2. He was given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation...
      对他进行了口对口的人工呼吸。
   3. Sophie asked her if she would like to come and give art lessons.
      索菲问她是否愿意来教美术课。
3. VERB （与表示信息、意见、问候等的名词连用）提供，给出，传递，告诉
   You use give with nouns that refer to information, opinions, or greetings to indicate that something is communicated. For example, if you give someone some news, you tell it to them.
   1. He gave no details...
      他未透露细节。
   2. Would you like to give me your name?...
      我能知道您的姓名吗？
   3. He asked me to give his regards to all of you...
      他让我转达对大家的问候。
   4. He gave the cause of death as multiple injuries.
      他说多处受伤导致了死亡。
4. VERB 预计将（持续或达到…）
   You use give to say how long you think something will last or how much you think something will be.
   1. A BBC poll gave the Labour Party a 12 per cent lead...
      英国广播公司的一项民意调查预计工党将领先12个百分点。
   2. Ted and his lawyers gave the company 11 months to sell off everything.
      特德和他的律师们预计这家公司在11个月的时间内将变卖所有东西。
5. VERB 毫不在乎
   People use give in expressions such as I don't give a damn to show that they do not care about something.
   1. They don't give a damn about the country.
      他们对这个国家毫不关心。
6. VERB 使产生（某种想法或印象）
   If someone or something gives you a particular idea or impression, it causes you to have that idea or impression.
   1. They gave me the impression that they were doing exactly what they wanted in life...
      他们给我的印象是，他们正在做自己人生中想做的事情。
   2. The examiner's final report does not give an accurate picture.
      这位核查员的最终报告没有准确反映事实。
7. VERB 使身体感到…；使产生（某种情绪）
   If someone or something gives you a particular physical or emotional feeling, it makes you experience it.
   1. He gave me a shock...
      他使我大吃一惊。
   2. It will give great pleasure to the many thousands of children who visit the hospital each year.
      这将为每年成千上万来医院求诊的儿童带来很大快乐。
8. VERB 作（表演或演说）
   If you give a performance or speech, you perform or speak in public.
   1. Kotto gives a stupendous performance...
      科托的表演令人惊叹。
   2. I am sure you remember Mrs Butler who gave us such an interesting talk last year.
      我相信你一定还记得巴特勒夫人，去年她给我们作了一次非常有意思的演讲。
9. VERB 给予，予以（考虑或关注）
   If you give something thought or attention, you think about it, concentrate on it, or deal with it.
   1. I've been giving it some thought...
      这件事我已经考虑了一阵子。
   2. Priority will be given to those who apply early.
      早申请者将获优先考虑。
10. VERB 举办（聚会等）
    If you give a party or other social event, you organize it.
    1. That evening, I gave a dinner party for a few close friends.
       那天晚上，我设宴招待几位好朋友。

TRANSFERRING 转换

1. VERB 提供；给予
   If you give someone something that you own or have bought, you provide them with it, so that they have it or can use it.
   1. They gave us T-shirts and stickers...
      他们为我们提供了T恤衫和贴纸。
   2. He gave money to the World Health Organisation to help defeat smallpox...
      他向世界卫生组织提供资金以帮助消灭天花。
   3. This recipe was given to me years ago by a farmer's wife...
      这份食谱是一位农民的妻子几年前给我的。
   4. Americans are still giving to charity despite hard economic times.
      尽管正值经济困难时期，美国人依然在做慈善捐助。
2. VERB 递给；传给
   If you give someone something that you are holding or that is near you, you pass it to them, so that they are then holding it.
   1. Give me that pencil...
      把那支铅笔递给我。
   2. He pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and gave it to him.
      他从口袋里掏出手绢递给他。
3. VERB 赋予（权力或权利）
   To give someone or something a particular power or right means to allow them to have it.
   1. ...a citizen's charter giving rights to gays...
      赋予同性恋者权利的公民宪章
   2. The draft would give the president the power to appoint the central bank's chairman.
      该草案将授权总统任命中央银行行长。

OTHER USES, PHRASES, AND PHRASAL VERBS 其他用法，词组和动词短语

1. VERB 坍塌；断裂；支撑不住
   If something gives, it collapses or breaks under pressure.
   1. My knees gave under me.
      我两腿发软。
2. See also: We were given to understand that he was ill... He has been given to believe that there may be a future for him and Maria together. given
3. PHRASE 毫不示弱地反击（或反驳）；回敬；以牙还牙
   If someone gives as good as they get, they fight or argue as well as the person they are fighting or arguing with.
   1. For the first time in 12 years, the Democrats are giving as good as they get.
      民主党人12年来首次予以反击。
4. PHRASE 愿意付出一切（强调十分渴望做某事或拥有某物）
   You use give in phrases such as I'd give anything ,I'd give my right arm, and what wouldn't I give to emphasize that you are very eager to do or have something.
   1. I'd give anything to be like you.
      我真希望能像你一样。
5. PHRASE 我宁可要；我宁可选择；我更喜欢
   You use give me to say that you would rather have one thing than another, especially when you have just mentioned the thing that you do not want.
   1. I've never had anything barbecued and I don't want it. Give me a good roast dinner any day.
      我还从未吃过烧烤，也不想吃，我宁愿哪一天美美地吃一顿烘烤大餐。
6. PHRASE 互谅互让；相互迁就
   If you say that something requires give and take, you mean that people must compromise or co-operate for it to be successful.
   1. ...a happy relationship where there's a lot of give and take.
      经常互相体谅的美满爱情
7. PHRASE 相差不到…；出入至多…
   Give or take is used to indicate that an amount is approximate. For example, if you say that something is fifty years old, give or take a few years, you mean that it is approximately fifty years old.
   1. They grow to a height of 12 ins — give or take a couple of inches.
      它们会长到12英寸高——出入至多几英寸。
8. PHRASE 我承认
   You say I'll give you that to indicate that you admit that someone has a particular characteristic or ability.
   1. You're a bright enough kid, I'll give you that.
      我得承认，你是个挺聪明的孩子。
9. PHRASE 为…鼓掌
   If an audience is asked to give it up for a performer, they are being asked to applaud.
   1. Ladies and Gentlemen, give it up for Fred Durst.
      女士们，先生们，请为弗雷德·德斯特来点掌声。
10. to give the game away → see: game

1. He punched her in the face at least once giving her a black eye.
   他朝她脸上打了至少一拳，把她的眼眶都打青了。
2. They've been giving broad hints about what to expect.
   他们对将会出现什么情况已作了明白的暗示。
3. Our capacity for giving care, love and attention is limited
   我们能够给予的关怀、关爱和关注是有限的。
4. She was a child prodigy, giving concerts before she was a teenager.
   她是个神童，十来岁不到就举办音乐会了。
5. Judge Charles Schwartz is giving the state 60 days to disband and consolidate Louisiana's four higher education boards
   查尔斯·施瓦茨法官将给路易斯安那州60天时间来解散然后合并该州的4个高等教育委员会。
6. This time we really need to succeed or else people will start giving us funny looks
   这次我们真的需要成功，否则人们会开始用异样的眼光看我们。
7. I needed this man's love, and the emotional support he was giving me
   我需要这个男人的爱，以及他在情感上给我的支持。
8. Giving a sigh, she fell to her knees at my feet
   她叹了一口气，跪倒在我脚边。
9. I've been giving it some thought
   这件事我已经考虑了一阵子。
10. They were in the habit of giving two or three dinner parties a month
    他们每月举办两三次宴会，都成习惯了。
11. He said anyone giving orders without respecting the wishes of his people is heading for disaster
    他说任何不尊重人民意愿而发号施令的人都注定会走向灭亡。
12. My back's giving me hell, let me tell you!
    告诉你吧，我的背可让我受够罪了！
13. You can of course help by giving them a donation directly
    你当然可以通过直接向他们捐款来帮助他们。
14. Giving birth to a child is both painful and joyful
    生小孩是件既痛苦又令人高兴的事。
15. We tried not to seem critical or judgmental while giving advice that would protect him from ridicule
    我们在给他提供意见让他免受奚落时，尽量避免显得过于挑剔或妄下判断。
16. She stood up quickly, giving a little cry of astonishment
    她迅速站了起来，惊叫了一声。
17. She could set your mind at rest by giving you the facts.
    她可以告诉你事实的真相以让你放心。
18. I'm giving him a B minus.
    我准备给他一个B—。
19. 'Flatterer,' she said giving him a mock reproving look.
    “马屁精，”她饱含嘲弄和责备地看了他一眼，说道。
20. The deal offers an increase in policy value in return for giving up guarantees.
    作为放弃担保的交换，这笔交易将提高保单价值。
21. I seem to remember giving you very precise instructions
    我好像记得给过你非常明确的指示。
22. The euphoria is giving way to a more sober assessment of the situation.
    兴高采烈的情绪不见了，取而代之的是对局面更为清醒的认识。
23. Keep giving us your money, sucker!
    继续把你的钱给我们，傻瓜！
24. Mary has carried on the family tradition of giving away plants
    玛丽承袭了向别人赠送植物的家族传统。
25. Don't start giving me problems otherwise I'll have to be very unpleasant indeed.
    不要开始给我找麻烦，否则我就不客气了。
26. He smiled, winked and nodded, giving his seal of approval.
    他笑了，使了个眼色，然后点点头表示同意。
27. Would you mind giving him a message?
    请你捎个信儿给他好吗？
28. I know you've been a conscientious worker, content with your lot and not giving any trouble.
    我知道你是个好人，你是安分守己的。
29. I'm giving you this information for the record.
    我向你提供这个情报，以供记录在案。

noun

1. disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return
   1. the alumni followed a program of annual giving

2. the act of giving

   Synonym:    gift

3. the imparting of news or promises etc.
   1. he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving
   2. giving his word of honor seemed to come too easily

adj

1. given or giving freely
   1. was a big tipper
   2. the bounteous goodness of God
   3. bountiful compliments
   4. a freehanded host
   5. a handsome allowance
   6. Saturday's child is loving and giving
   7. a liberal backer of the arts
   8. a munificent gift
   9. her fond and openhanded grandfather

   Synonym:    bigbigheartedbounteousbountifulfreehandedhandsomeliberalopenhanded