To dump
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定义
to dump: 倾倒，丢下，卸下
My girlfriend dumped me on my 50th birthday after finding out that I still lived with my mother. She ended the relationship on my birthday! 我女朋友发现我还和妈妈住在一起，就在我 50 岁生日那天甩了我。她居然在我生日那天分手！
We've dumped several of our retail partners after discovering that they were working with other distributors. We are not doing business with them anymore. 发现好几家零售合作伙伴同时和其他经销商合作后，我们就终止了与他们的合作。我们不再和他们做生意了。
You can just dump my laundry anywhere. Just put it down on the floor in any place you like. 我的待洗衣物你随便丢在哪儿都行。你喜欢放哪儿就放哪儿，直接扔在地板上就好。
a dump: 垃圾场，仓库
The apartment my cousin bought turned out to be a real dump. It was untidy and dirty, just horrible! 我表哥买的那套公寓结果是个破烂地方。又乱又脏，简直糟透了！
a dump truck a large truck for transporting heavy loads 自卸卡车 用于运输重物的大型卡车
示例
- "YOU'RE... DUMPED!"
- "You want to dump Delavigne?"
练习 1
"When I dumped him he went mad"
To "dump (a boyfriend)" is to him.
To "dump (a boyfriend)" is to him.
"When I dumped him he went mad"
To "dump (a boyfriend)" is to end the relationship with him.
To "dump (a boyfriend)" is to end the relationship with him.
end the relationship with: This is the correct answer. "To dump (someone)" is a colloquial expression which means to "end a relationship with" someone, often in an abrupt manner. Example: After being together for 10 years, she dumped me on my birthday.
cheat on: This is incorrect. The verb "to cheat on (someone)" does not share the same meaning as "to dump (someone)". To "cheat on (someone)" is to have a romantic liaison which is not with your current partner. Example: Philip Cheeter cheats on all his girlfriends.
make fun of: This is incorrect. "To make fun of someone" expresses a different meaning than Donna's expression "to dump (someone)". To "make fun of (someone)" is to make a joke about them often in an unkind way or to "mock" them. Example: My German friends always make fun of my French accent.
shout at: This is incorrect. "To shout at (someone)" expresses a different meaning than Donna's expression "to dump (someone)". Donna did not shout at her boyfriend, she ended her relationship with him.
练习 2
'It has become a dumping ground, Edward!
Select the following sentences that use the term "dump" correctly. There may be more than one.
Select the following sentences that use the term "dump" correctly. There may be more than one.
'It has become a dumping ground, Edward!
Select the following sentences that use the term "dump" correctly. There may be more than one.
Select the following sentences that use the term "dump" correctly. There may be more than one.
The term "to dump" is used correctly in this sentence. "To dump (an object)" is to discard or abandon it, or to drop it. Example: You can dump my bag on the bed. Bruno says that the meeting room has become a "dumping ground", this refers to a place where people leave their rubbish or their unwanted personal objects.
The noun "dump" is used correctly in this sentence. A "dump" is an informal term to describe an untidy, messy or dirty place. A "rubbish dump" (US: "garbage dump") is the place where rubbish (US: "garbage" or "trash") is stored; a site for the disposal of waste materials.
The verb "to dump" is used correctly in this sentence. "To dump (someone)" is to end a relationship with them, or to stop dating them. Example: She dumped her boyfriend when she fell in love with Elvis Presley. "To dump (someone)" can also mean to reject or discard them. Example: The company dumped him after 20 years of service.
The term "dump" is used incorrectly in this sentence. "Dump" is not used as an adjective, and shouldn't be confused with the term "dumb". A "dumb (idea)" is a stupid or foolish idea.
练习 3
Complete the following sentences using the adjectives dumb, lucky, sunny, or sloppy.
Each term is used once and only once!
He's very . He just won six million euros in the lottery. (This word means "fortunate")
I'm disappointed in the new guy in Marketing. His presentations are very . (This word means "careless")
I like the receptionist. She has a personality. (This word means "bright")
Give away our products for free? That's a really idea! (This word means "stupid")
Each term is used once and only once!
He's very . He just won six million euros in the lottery. (This word means "fortunate")
I'm disappointed in the new guy in Marketing. His presentations are very . (This word means "careless")
I like the receptionist. She has a personality. (This word means "bright")
Give away our products for free? That's a really idea! (This word means "stupid")
Complete the following sentences using the adjectives dumb, lucky, sunny, or sloppy.
Each term is used once and only once!
He's very lucky 1. He just won six million euros in the lottery. (This word means "fortunate")
I'm disappointed in the new guy in Marketing. His presentations are very sloppy 2. (This word means "careless")
I like the receptionist. She has a sunny 3 personality. (This word means "bright")
Give away our products for free? That's a really dumb 4 idea! (This word means "stupid")
Each term is used once and only once!
He's very lucky 1. He just won six million euros in the lottery. (This word means "fortunate")
I'm disappointed in the new guy in Marketing. His presentations are very sloppy 2. (This word means "careless")
I like the receptionist. She has a sunny 3 personality. (This word means "bright")
Give away our products for free? That's a really dumb 4 idea! (This word means "stupid")
1 lucky: This is the best choice. "To be lucky" means to have "good fortune". Most people regard winning a lot of money by chance as a sign of good fortune.
2 sloppy: This is the best choice. "Sloppy" means "messy", "incoherent", or "disorganized". Someone can be a sloppy dresser, meaning they take no care with their personal appearance. Philip says that Jean's "use of poetic imagery" is "sloppy" meaning that he is unable to express himself in a coherent way.
3 sunny: This is the best choice. While "sunny" is used literally in weather forecasts to describe bright, cloudless conditions, it can also be used to describe bright, cheerful personalities or clothes.
4 dumb: This is the best choice. "Dumb" means "stupid" or "silly". Note that "dumb" is pronounced "dum" and literally refers to someone without the power of speech.
练习 4
Complete the following sentences using the adjectives dumb, lucky, sunny, or sloppy.
Each term is used once and only once!
He's very . He just won six million euros in the lottery. (This word means "fortunate")
I'm disappointed in the new guy in Marketing. His presentations are very . (This word means "careless")
I like the receptionist. She has a personality. (This word means "bright")
You want to give away our products for free? That's a really idea! (This word means "stupid")
Each term is used once and only once!
He's very . He just won six million euros in the lottery. (This word means "fortunate")
I'm disappointed in the new guy in Marketing. His presentations are very . (This word means "careless")
I like the receptionist. She has a personality. (This word means "bright")
You want to give away our products for free? That's a really idea! (This word means "stupid")
Complete the following sentences using the adjectives dumb, lucky, sunny, or sloppy.
Each term is used once and only once!
He's very lucky 1. He just won six million euros in the lottery. (This word means "fortunate")
I'm disappointed in the new guy in Marketing. His presentations are very sloppy 2. (This word means "careless")
I like the receptionist. She has a sunny 3 personality. (This word means "bright")
You want to give away our products for free? That's a really dumb 4 idea! (This word means "stupid")
Each term is used once and only once!
He's very lucky 1. He just won six million euros in the lottery. (This word means "fortunate")
I'm disappointed in the new guy in Marketing. His presentations are very sloppy 2. (This word means "careless")
I like the receptionist. She has a sunny 3 personality. (This word means "bright")
You want to give away our products for free? That's a really dumb 4 idea! (This word means "stupid")
1 lucky: This is the best choice. "To be lucky" means to have "good fortune". Most people regard winning a lot of money by chance as a sign of good fortune.
2 sloppy: This is the best choice. "Sloppy" means "messy", "incoherent", or "disorganized". Someone can be a sloppy dresser, meaning they take no care with their personal appearance. Philip says that Jean's "use of poetic imagery" is "sloppy" meaning that he is unable to express himself in a coherent way.
3 sunny: This is the best choice. While "sunny" is used literally in weather forecasts to describe bright, cloudless conditions, it can also be used to describe bright, cheerful personalities or clothes.
4 dumb: This is the best choice. "Dumb" means "stupid" or "silly". Note that "dumb" is pronounced "dum" and literally refers to someone without the power of speech.
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