way

Danh từ

đường, lối đi

a way across the fields

một con đường qua cánh đồng

a covered way

một lối đi có mái che

which way do you usually go to town?

anh thường đi đường nào ra tỉnh?

he asked me the way to London

anh ta hỏi tôi đường đi tới Luân Đôn

hướng, phía

the arrow is pointing the wrong way

mũi tên đó chỉ sai hướng

look both ways before crossing the road

hãy nhìn cả hai phía trái và phải trước khi qua đường

which way will you vote?

anh sẽ bỏ phiếu cho phía (cho đảng) nào?

(thường số ít) cách

there are several ways to do it

có nhiều cách làm cái đó

she spoke in a kindly way

cô ta đã nói một cách tử tế

I still think my way is better

tôi vẫn nghĩ cách của tôi là tốt hơn

I don't like the way he looks at me

tôi không thích cái cách nó nhìn tôi

it is not her way to be selfish

ích kỷ không phải là tính cách (cách xử sự) của cô ta

(số ít)(sau long, little…) quãng đường (giữa hai điểm)

we are a long way from the coast

chúng ta còn cách bờ biển một quãng đường dài

success is still a long way off

thành công hãy còn xa

better by a long way

tốt hơn nhiều

(số ít)(khẩu ngữ) vùng ở gần

he lives somewhere Lincoln way

nó ở đâu đấy quanh vùng Lincoln

please visit us next time you're over this way

lần sau tới vùng này, đến thăm chúng tôi nhé

phương diện, mặt

she is in no way to blame

không có mặt nào khiển trách cô ta được

the changes are beneficial in some ways but not in others

các thay đổi có lợi về một số phương diện nhưng lại không có lợi về những phương diện khác

all the way

suốt lộ trình

be (be born; be made) that way

[sinh ra] vốn là như thế, tính nết vốn là như thế

I'm afraid that's just the way he is

tôi e rằng tính nết nó vốn là như thế

be set in one's ways

không gì làm thay đổi [tính nết, cung cách] được, vốn thế đấy

by the way

trên đường đi, dọc đường

à này, tiện thể

by way of

bằng đường, qua ngả

they are travelling to France by way of London

họ đi du lịch sang Pháp qua ngả Luân Đôn

như là, coi như, thay vì

we had some sandwiches by way of a meal

chúng tôi ăn mấy cái bánh xăng-uých trừ bữa

với mục đích, với ý định

by way of introducing himself, he showed me his card

với mục đích tự giới thiệu, anh ta đưa cho tôi xem cái danh thiếp của anh

change one's ways

xem change

come one's way

xảy đến với

an opportunity like that doesn't often come my way

một cơ hội như thế ít khi xảy đến với tôi

cut both (two) ways

đòn xóc hai đầu; lá mặt lá trái

that argument cuts both ways

lý lẽ đòn xóc hai đầu

divide (split…) something two (three…) ways

chia nhau giữa hai (ba…) người

the error of one's (somebody's) ways

xem errors

feel one's way

xem feel

find its way to

xem find

get into (out of) the way of [doing] something

có (mất) thói quen làm gì

get (have) one's own way

có được (làm) cái mình muốn mặc dù có sự chống đối

she always gets her own way in the end

chị ta luôn luôn cuối cùng đạt được cái chị muốn mặc dù có sự chống đối

give way

đổ vỡ, sụp đổ

the bridge gave way under the weight of the lorry

chiếc cầu sụp đổ dưới sức nặng của chiếc xe tải

her legs suddenly gave way and she fell to the floor

chân bà bỗng nhiên khuỵu xuống và bà ngã ra sàn

give way [to somebody (something)]

nhường đường; nhường

give way to traffic coming from the right

nhường đường cho xe cộ từ bên phải tới

chịu thua

give way to despair

đành chịu thất vọng

nhượng bộ

we must not give way to their demands

chúng ta không được nhượng bộ trước những yêu sách của họ

give way to something

nhường chỗ cho cái gì, được thay thế bằng cái gì

the storm gave way to bright sunshine

cơn bão đã nhường chỗ cho ánh nắng sáng chói

go far (a long way)

xem far

go far (a long way) to do something (towards something)

xem far

go out of one's way [to do something]

cất công; chịu khó [làm gì]

the shop assistant went out of his way to find what we needed

người bán hàng đã chịu khó tìm những thứ chúng tôi cần

go one's own way

(cũ)

làm theo ý mình

whatever you suggest, she will always go her own way

anh có gợi ý gì chăng nữa, cô ta vẫn cứ luôn luôn làm theo ý mình

go one's way

(cũ)

ra đi

go somebody's way

đi cùng hướng với ai

I'm going your way so I can give you a lift

tôi đi cùng hướng với anh nên có thể cho anh đi nhờ xe

thuận lợi cho ai

things certainly seem to be going our way

mọi sự xem chừng như chắc chắn sẽ thuận lợi cho chúng ta

go the way of all flesh

[sống và] chết như mọi người; gian nan đau khổ như mọi người

the hard way

xem hard

have come a long way

xem long

have (want) it (things) both ways

xem both

have it (things; everything) one's own way

muốn bắt người khác theo ý mình tùy ý, muốn làm sao thì làm

all right, have it your own way, I'm tired of arguing!

thôi được, muốn làm sao thì làm, tranh cãi mãi tớ chán rồi!

have a way with one

có sức lôi cuốn, có sức thuyết phục

have a way with somebody (something)

có biệt tài giải quyết công việc (với ai, về vụ việc gì)

have a way with difficult children

có biệt tài ứng xử với những đứa trẻ khó tính

have a way of motorbikes

có biệt tài sử dụng xe gắn máy

in a bad way

bị ốm nặng; gặp rắc rối nghiêm trọng

(khẩu ngữ) say rượu hẳn đi rồi

in a big (small) way

trên quy mô lớn (nhỏ)

in a fair way to do something

xem fair

in the family way

xem family

in more ways than one

hiểu theo nhiều nghĩa

he is a big man, in more ways than one

ông ta là một ông lớn, hiểu theo nhiều nghĩa

in a way; in one way; in some ways

trong chừng mực nào đấy (chứ không hoàn toàn)

the changes are an improvement in one way

những thay đổi đó trong chừng mực nào đấy là một sự cải thiện

in the ordinary way

xem ordinary

in one's own sweet way

xem sweet

in the way

cản đường, làm vướng

I left them alone, as I felt I was in the way

tôi để họ một mình, vì tôi có cảm tưởng là đang làm vướng họ

know one's way around

xem know

lead the way

xem lead

a little something goes a long way

xem little

look the other way

tránh mặt, tránh nhìn

the usherette looked the other way so that the children could get into the cinema without paying

chị xếp chỗ nhìn ra chỗ khác khiến tụi trẻ vào rạp chiếu bóng mà không phải mua vé

lose one's way

xem lose

make one's way [to (towards) something]

đi

I'll make my way home now

tôi đi về nhà bây giờ đây

make way [for somebody (something)]

để cho qua, nhường bước cho

mend one's way

xem mend

not know where (which way) to look

xem know

[there are] no two ways about it

chỉ có một cách duy nhất thích hợp với cái đó

no way

(khẩu ngữ)

không đời nào

no way will I go on working for that man

không đời nào tôi lại tiếp tục làm việc cho lão ấy

one way and another

nhìn chung

she's been very successful, one way and another

nhìn chung chị ta đã rất thành công

one way or another

bằng cách này hay cách khác

we must finish the job this week one way or another

bằng cách này hay cách khác tuần này ta phải làm xong việc đó

on one's (the) way

đi, đến; trên đường đi, trên đường về

I had better be on my way soon

tốt hơn là tôi nên đi sớm

I'll buy some bread on the (my) way home

tôi sẽ mua ít bánh mì trên đường đi về nhà

on the way

(khẩu ngữ)

đang mang thai trong bụng mẹ, chưa sinh (cháu bé)

she has two children with another one on the way

bà ta có hai con và một cháu nữa còn mang thai trong bụng

on the way out

lúc ra đi

I bumped into him on the way out

lúc ra đi tôi đâm sầm vào nó

(nghĩa bóng) trở nên lỗi thời

the other way round

đảo ngược lại, lộn ngược

trái ngược với cái đang mang chờ, ngược lại

I was accused of stealing money from her but in fact it was the other way round

tôi bị buộc tội là ăn cắp tiền của cô ta nhưng thực ra thì là ngược lại

out of harm's way

xem harm

out of the way

xa thành thị, hẻo lánh

đặc biệt, khác thường

a (the) parting of the way

xem parting

pave the way for something

xem pave

pay one's (its) way

xem pay

point the way

xem point

put somebody in the way of [doing] something

tạo cơ hội cho ai làm gì

see one's way [clear] to doing something

thấy có thể làm cái gì

I can't see my way clear to finishing the work this year

tôi không thấy là có thể hoàn thành công việc trong năm nay

see which way the wind is blowing

xem xem cái gì sẽ xảy ra

show the way

xem show

[not] stand in somebody's way

[không] ngăn cản ai làm gì

if you want to study medicine, we won't stand in your way

nếu em muốn học y thì anh chị sẽ không ngăn cản em

take the easy way out

xem easy

that's the way the cookie crumbles

(khẩu ngữ, Mỹ)

tình hình là thế đấy, không làm gì được đâu

to my way of thinking

theo ý tôi

under way

đang tiến triển

the project is now well under way

đề án hiện nay đang tiến triển tốt

wait for the cat to jump (to see which way the cat jumps)

xem wait

a (somebody's) way of life

lối sống

she adapted easily to the French way of life

cô ta thích nghi dễ dàng với lối sống Pháp

the way of the world

thói đời

where there is a will, there is a way

xem will

work one's way (through college…)

vừa đi học vừa đi làm

she had to work her way through law school

cô ta vừa đi làm vừa đi học luật

work one's way through something

đọc (làm) cái gì từ đầu đến cuối

the board are still working their way through the application forms

ban giám đốc còn cứu xét cho hết các đơn xin việc

work one's way up

được thăng cấp, được đề bạt

he has worked his way up from junior clerk to managing director

từ một chân thư ký quèn, anh ta đã được đề bạt lên giám đốc quản lý

Phó từ

(khẩu ngữ)(dùng với giới từ, phó từ và không ở dạng phủ định)

rất xa

she finished the race way ahead of the other runners

chị ta về đầu cuộc chạy đua, bỏ rất xa các tay đua khác

the initial estimate was way out

sự ước đoán ban đầu đã quá xa thực tế

way back

cách đây đã lâu rồi

I first met him way back in the eighties

tôi gặp anh ta lần đầu tiên cách đây đã lâu, vào những năm tám mươi kia

* Các từ tương tự:
way-bill, way-leave, way-out, way-station, way-train, way-up, way-worn, waybill, wayfare
noun

plural ways

[count] how someone or something does something :how someone or something behaves, appears, feels, etc. - usually singular

I like the way she looks/dresses/laughs. [=I like her appearance/clothing/laugh]

The way he treats his mother is so sweet.

The machine isn't working the way it's supposed to.

It's strange the way things seem to happen for a reason.

Do you really think that way about them? [=is that really your opinion of them?]

The steak was rare, just the way I like it.

Well, Your Honor, it happened this way. [=this is what happened] - often followed by to + verb

That's no way to talk to your father. [=you should not talk to your father using those words, that tone of voice, etc.]

There is no easy way to say this: you have to leave. - often used with in

She explains things in a way that children can understand.

He spoke in a calm and gentle way. [=manner]

I said that she was quirky, but I meant it in a good/positive way.

In a strange way, I've always known I would go back there.

I try to be nice to everyone, and in the same way, I expect everyone to be nice to me.

He wants to win in a big way. [=very much]

In a small way [=to a small extent or degree], the experience helped me understand what it's like to be homeless.

Their story is a tragedy in more ways than one. [=it is a tragedy for more than one reason]

The way things are going [=if things continue to happen like this], I may lose my job.

We were disappointed when we lost, but that's the way it/life goes. [=it is a fact that bad or disappointing things happen sometimes]

Let's stop here. That/This way [=by doing that/this] we can look at the map before we get off the highway.

a method or system that can be used to do something

We'll try doing it your way first.

Let me explain it this way.

What are some (of the) ways that you deal with stress?

You can pay for your purchase in one/either of two ways: by cash or by credit card. - often followed by to + verb

I've tried lots of different ways to lose weight.

That is a good way to look at the problem.

There's no way to know what will happen next. - often + of

There's no way of knowing what will happen.

He uses art as a way of expressing his feelings.

You have a funny way of showing that you like her.

This gift is my way of saying thank you for all of your help.

She will become famous one way or anotherif not by modeling, then by acting or singing.

One way or another, it's going to happen.

For months, he had been trying to find a way into/to her heart. [=to make her love him]

Where there's a will, there's a way. [=if you have the desire and determination to do something, you can find a method for accomplishing it]

[count] :a person's usual habits, actions, qualities, etc.

He has a charming way about him. [=he is charming; he behaves/talks in a charming way]

Everyone is special in his or her own way. [=everyone has qualities that make him or her special]

It is not his way to give up easily. [=he does not give up easily]

She is familiar with Western ways. = She is familiar with the ways of Westerners. [=the typical habits, behaviors, etc., of people who live in the West]

He is becoming older and more set in his ways. [=more unwilling to change his habits, behaviors, opinions, etc.]

[count] the series of roads, paths, etc., that can be used to go from one place to another - usually singular

He asked the way to the museum.

What's the quickest way to the library?

We took the long way home. - often used figuratively to refer to a series of actions, procedures, etc., that can be used to achieve something

One way around the problem of poor sales is to lower prices.

He is a Broadway actor looking for a way into the movie industry.

They smoothed the way for an end to the dispute. [=they made an end to the dispute easier and more likely]

a road, path, etc. - usually singular

We could not find the way that leads to the waterfall.

The explorers hacked a way through the jungle.

They live across the way from us. = (Brit) They live over the way from us. [=they live across from us on the other side of the street]

There is another jewelry store across the way. - often used in names

He lives at 121 Village Way.

a door, opening, etc., that is used for going into or out of a place

Which door is the way in?

The back way was blocked.

This door is the only way out of the room. - often used figuratively

We're in trouble, and there is no (clear/simple) way out. [=no clear/simple way to get out of trouble]

They're trying to take the easy way out. [=trying to find an easy way to avoid having to do something difficult]

In British English a door or passage that leads outside or to an exit door is often marked Way Out, while in U.S. English it is marked Exit.

[count] the route along which someone or something is moving or intends to move :the area in front of a moving person or thing

A tree had fallen and was blocking our way.

She used a flashlight to light her way to the shed.

Please moveyou're in my/the way. [=you are blocking my path]

Get out of my/the way!

He asked the children to stay/keep out of his way while he made dinner.

Can you give me a ride to the library if it's not out of your way? [=if you do not have to take another route in order to do it] Sure, I can give you a ride. The library is on my/the way home. [=I pass the library when I take my usual route home]

I go past it on my way home. - see also in the way, on the way, out of the way (below)

b - used with her, his, their, its, your, and our to describe someone or something that is moving forward, going somewhere, etc.

Paramedics pushed their way through the crowd.

The snail slowly inched its way toward the water.

The river winds/snakes its way through the valley.

He tried to buy his way into the prestigious college. [=he tried to use money to get himself accepted as a student at the college]

She managed to talk her way past the guard. [=she was able to convince the guard to let her pass]

[count] a specified or indicated direction

Face this way so I can take your picture.

Try turning the key the other way.

Which way should we go, left or right?

They went that way.

Look both ways before crossing the street.

The exit is this way, ladies and gentlemen.

She is coming/heading back this way. [=towards us]

The rabbit ran this way and that [=in many different directions], trying not to get caught.

b - used with her, his, their, its, your, and our to say that someone or something is moving toward or coming to a particular person or thing

A storm is heading our/their way. [=towards us/them]

A tax rebate may be coming your way. [=may be sent to you]

A streak of bad luck had come his way. [=he was experiencing some bad luck]

[singular] :a distance

They live a short way down the road. [=a short distance from here on the same road]

He grew up a long way from here. [=far from here]

He talked the whole/entire way home. [=throughout the entire journey home] - often used figuratively

If you want to run for the Senate, we'll support you every inch/step of the way. [=throughout the entire process]

He still has a way to go [=a long time to wait] before the cast on his foot can be removed. - see also all the way (below), ways

[singular] informal :the area or region where someone lives

The weather has been rainy (out) our way. [=out where we live]

I'll visit when I'm down your way again.

They live out California way. [=in or near California]

[count] a particular part of something that is being thought about or discussed - used with in

The new computer is superior to the other one in every way. [=it is completely superior; all parts of it are superior]

In many ways, their stories are the same. [=their stories are the same to a great degree; many parts of their stories are the same]

In some ways the movie is brilliant, but in other ways it is just horrible.

Her statement is true, in a way. [=it is true to some extent; it is partly true]

In no way am I like my father. [=I am not at all like him; no part of me is like him]

a manner of thinking about or considering something

The punishment was severe, but in a way it was appropriate. [=it was appropriate when you think about it from a certain point of view]

I started looking at the problem in a different way than I had before.

To my way of thinking [=in my opinion], this is the best strategy. = The way I see it, this is the best strategy.

[singular] :the situation that exists

People are dying of hunger, and it doesn't have to be that way. [=the situation can be changed]

Business is good, and we are doing everything we can to keep it that way.

There's nothing we can do to help them. That's just the way things are.

[count] :one of usually two possible decisions, actions, or results

We thought she would vote against the bill, but surprisingly she voted/went the other way. [=she voted for the bill]

I can't see how the election could have gone any other way. [=how it could have had a different result]

I'm not sure if I will take the bus or train, but either way [=whether I take the bus or the train] I will be there tonight.

It's all right with me either way. [=both possibilities are acceptable to me]

You can have either lower taxes or better-funded public programs; you can't have it both ways.

He wants it both ways.

Yes or no? Give me an answer one way or the other.

I don't have an opinion one way or the other. - see also go either way (below)

[count] :one of a specified number of usually equal parts into which something (such as an amount of money) is divided

The money was divided three ways. [=it was divided into three amounts] - see also milky way

all the way

to the full or entire extent :as far as possible

You have to pull the lever all the way back.

We were seated all the way in the back.

throughout an entire process or period of time

His family was with him all the way through his candidacy.

They sang songs all the way home. [=throughout the journey home]

to the fullest and most complete extent

I am with you all the way. = I support you all the way. [=I support every part of what you are doing]

over an entire distance

She ran all the way there.

You came all this way [=all the way to here] just to see me? - see also go all the way (below), 1way 6 (above)

a long way

xem long

by the way

used in speech to introduce a statement or question that may or may not relate to the current topic of conversation

By the way, I really like your shoes.

By the way, did you hear what happened today?

When do you leave for college, by the way?

by way of

by traveling through (a place) :via

She came here from China by way of England.

for the purpose of giving, making, or doing (something specified)

She said that many people are finding ways to improve their diets, and she mentioned her own family by way of example. [=as an example; in order to give an example]

This vase is slightly discolored. By way of comparison [=in order to make a comparison], examine the vase on the left.

change your ways

to improve your behavior, habits, or beliefs

If you want to live a long life, you'd better change your ways!

a former racist who has changed her ways

clear the way

to make the area through which someone or something is trying to pass open and able to be used

Clear the way, please. [=move away from the area I am trying to pass through]

She directed traffic to clear the way for the ambulance.

to allow something to happen or develop

The truce would clear the way for further discussions between the two groups.

give way

to break apart and fall down

The step feels like it will give way soon.

The roof gave way [=collapsed] under heavy snow.

formal :to stop trying to fight or resist something :to agree to do or accept something that you have been resisting or opposing

After several hours of debate, the opposition finally gave way. [=gave in]

to be replaced by something specified - often + to

Our frustration soon gave way to anger.

Much of the state's farmland has given way to shopping malls.

time-honored traditions giving way to more modern methods

Brit :to allow another car or person to go ahead of you or in front of you - often + to

Cars must give way [=(US) yield] to pedestrians.

go all the way

informal

sports :to win a championship, title, etc.

The team has the talent to go all the way this year.

to have sex with someone

Did you go all the way (with him/her)?

go either way

used to say that either of two possible results is likely to occur and that neither is more likely than the other

I don't know who's going to win. The game could go either way. [=either team could win]

go out of your way

to make a special effort to do something

She frequently goes out of her way to help people in need.

I hate to make you go out of your way, but yes, I could use your help.

go someone's way

to travel in the same direction as someone

Let me walk with youI'm going your way.

to happen in a way that helps someone

Things haven't been going our way lately.

go your own way

to do the things that you want to do rather than doing the things that other people expect you to do

She was the kind of woman who always went her own way.

go your separate ways

xem separate

harm's way

xem harm

have a way of

If someone or something has a way of being or doing something, the person or thing often has that characteristic or frequently does that thing.

Remakes have a way of being [=remakes are often] worse than the original movies.

She has a way of exaggerating [=she often exaggerates] when she tells stories.

Life has a way of surprising us now and then.

have a way with

to be able to use (something) or to deal with (something or someone) well

She has a way with kids/dogs. [=she is good at dealing with kids/dogs; kids/dogs like her and behave well when they are with her]

He has a way with words. [=he is good with words; he uses words in a skillful and effective way]

have/get your (own) way

to get or do what you want to get or do despite the desires, plans, etc., of other people

If I had my way, students at the school would all wear uniforms. - often disapproving

He is a spoiled child who always gets his (own) way.

All right. Have it your way. [=do what you want to do] I'm done arguing with you.

have your way with

to do exactly what you want to do to or with (something or someone) especially; :to have sex with (someone, and especially someone over whom you have control, influence, etc.)

He has had his way with many women.

in any way, shape, or form

under any circumstances or conditions

That behavior is not acceptable in any way, shape, or form. [=is not at all acceptable]

That is not in any way, shape, or form an acceptable or appropriate topic for class discussion.

in the way

or in someone's or something's way

making it more difficult for a person to do something :preventing something from happening

I left because I felt that I was just in their way.

We have important issues to deal with, but these petty arguments keep getting in the way.

We won't let anything stand in the way of progress! - see also 1way 4a (above)

in the way of

used to indicate the type of thing that is being described, thought of, etc.

His parents offered him little in the way of emotional support. [=they did not give him much emotional support]

How much money has she received in the way of campaign contributions?

in the worst way

xem worst

lose your way

to become confused or uncertain about where you are :to become lost

I lost my way [=lost my bearings] while hiking and ended up spending the night in the woods. - often used figuratively

Some say that the political party has lost its way and really doesn't know how to connect with voters anymore.

make way

to create a path or open space so that someone or something can use it

Several houses were torn down to make way for the shopping center.

Make way for the paramedics. [=move aside so that the paramedics can pass through]

Make way! I'm coming through!

make your way

to move forward usually by following a path

When his name was called, he made his way to the stage. - often used figuratively

After college, she set out to make her way in the world as a lawyer.

mend your ways

xem mend

no two ways about it

used to say that something is definitely true

No two ways about itthat was the best performance she has ever given. [=that was definitely her best performance]

They were rude(there are) no two ways about it.

no way

informal

used to say that you will definitely not do something

There is no way I'm going to swim with a shark.

Do you want to try skydiving? No way.

No, I'm not doing it. No way Jos.

US - used to show that you are very surprised by something or do not believe that something is true

He's 40 years old. No way! I would have guessed he was 25.

on the way

or on someone's or something's way

in a state of development :in progress

More layoffs are said to be on the way. [=more layoffs will happen soon]

moving from one place to another place

The package should be on its way.

I'm afraid I must be on my way. [=I must leave now]

A funny thing happened to me on my/the way here. [=while I was traveling here]

You need help? I'm on my way. [=I am coming to help you now]

She stopped for gas on the way home. [=while she was traveling home]

I have to run a few errands on my way home.

changing from one level or condition to another level or condition

House prices are on their way up. [=are increasing]

on the way out

or on someone's or something's way out

leaving a place or position

The phone rang while I was on my way out. [=while I was trying to leave]

Would you mind closing the door on your way out?

There are rumors that the superintendent of schools is on the way out. [=leaving his/her job]

becoming no longer popular

Bell-bottom pants are, once again, on their way out.

He incorrectly predicted that the Internet would be on its way out within three years.

out of the way

far from other places that are well-known

They rented a cottage that was quiet and out of the way.

done or dealt with completely

She got her homework out of the way [=she finished her homework] so that she could watch TV.

Let's get these issues out of the way before we start working on any other issues.

unusual or remarkable

There is nothing out of the way about the plan. - see also out-of-the-way, 1way 4a (above)

parting of the ways

xem parting

part ways

xem part

see your way (clear) to

to be willing to (do something)

I'd be very grateful if you could see your way clear to lend/lending me a few dollars. [=if you would lend me a few dollars]

the other way around

also chiefly Brit the other way round

in the opposite position, direction, or order

You put the fork on the right and the knife on the left. They should be the other way around. [=the fork should be on the left and the knife on the right]

used to say that the opposite situation is true

Sometimes I cook and she does the dishes and sometimes it is the other way around. [=and sometimes she cooks and I do the dishes]

I thought he wanted a divorce. No, it was the other way around. [=she wanted a divorce]

the way

informal

used to say what someone's way of speaking, behaving, etc., seems to suggest

You'd think she was rich, the way she spends money! [=she spends money like a rich person]

The way he talks, you would think he ran the company. [=he talks as if he were the person who runs the company]

used to say that something happens or is done with the same attitude, at the same pace, etc., as something else

They replace their cars the way [=like] other people replace shoes.

the way/ways of the world

how things happen or how people behave

Success comes easier for some people. That's just the way of the world.

Because he was young and inexperienced in the ways of the world, people were able to take advantage of him.

way of life

the habits, customs, and beliefs of a particular person or group of people

modern and traditional ways of life

Unhampered development is threatening these farmers' way of life. [=it could force them to stop farming]

an important activity, job, etc., that affects all parts of someone's life

For me, tennis is not just a sport, it's a way of life.

way to go

US informal - used to tell someone that he or she has done something well

Nice job, guys! Way to go!

work your way

xem work

adverb

informal

always followed by an adverb or preposition :to a great distance or extent :very far

He is way ahead of the other runners.

They live way out in the country.

We sat way back in the last row.

I missed a week of class and fell way behind.

Her political views are way to the left/right. [=they are very liberal/conservative]

by a great amount

I ate way [=far] too much.

The car is way [=much] too expensive.

always followed by an adjective US :very

Your parents are way cool.

We're way excited.

way back

from a time in the distant past

The group was popular way back in the 1960s.

They are friends from way back. [=they have been friends for a long time]

* Các từ tương tự:
way station, wayfarer, waylay, way-out, ways, ways and means, wayside, wayward
noun

That's no way to talk to your mother! We have ways of making you talk. Is that any way to treat a lady?! It's the wrong way to deal with the problem

manner

method

mode

fashion

means

system

course (of action)

procedure

approach

scheme

technique

practice

modus operandi

Colloq MO (= 'modus operandi')

He has such a pleasant way about him. Lucinda certainly has a way with children and dogs. You city people may not approve of our down-to-earth country ways

manner

spirit

feeling

sense

character

approach

personality

temperament

disposition

modus vivendi (= 'lifestyle')

nature

technique

style

conduct

habit

behaviour pattern

custom

Show me the way to go home. The way to the village lies through dark woods

path

road

street

avenue

course

route

trail

direction

You've come a long way since we last met

distance

route

trail

course

road

We made our way to the front of the crowd. Who has the right of way at the crossing? The tide was too strong for us to get any way on

progress

passage

advance

headway

speed

velocity

motion

(forward) movement

In certain ways, you remind me of Attila the Hun

aspect

respect

particular

detail

point

sense

feature

When you hear a siren, drive to the side and give way. Make way for the Lord High Executioner!

clearance

pathway

avenue

scope

freedom

opportunity

She prefers the prissy 'in a family way' to the straightforward 'pregnant' and the vulgar 'have a bun in the oven'. I saw Luke yesterday and he was really in a bad way

condition

situation

By the way, have I told you how beautiful you look tonight?

by the way

incidentally

moreover

by the by

parenthetically

Once under way, it takes the ship three days to make the crossing. Plans are under way to reclaim the slum area for a park

under way

proceeding

progressing

on the move

moving

advancing

going

begun

started

in progress

operating

functioning

at work

US in work

Colloq in the works

US in the pipeline

by way of

We drove from London to Oxford by way of Reading

a via

through

by means of

Richard is by way of being an expert on eccentric behaviour

b (functioning) as

in (the) way of

in the capacity of

equivalent to

more or less

something like

give way

The cable gave way, causing the bridge to collapse

a collapse

break (down)

fail

cave in

fall (down)

crumble

crumple

disintegrate

go to pieces

The trouble is that they both think they are in the right and neither will give way

b yield

surrender

retreat

concede

withdraw

accede

make concessions

acquiesce

acknowledge

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