proj·ect1 /ˈprɒdʒekt $ ˈprɑː-/ ●●● S1 W1 AWL noun [countableC] 1 JOB/TASKa carefully planned piece of work to get information about something, to build something, to improve something etc 项目;工程;计划;规划 The project aims to provide an analysis of children’s emotions. 该计划旨在对儿童情绪作出分析。
a three-year research project 一项为期三年的研究计划
The scheme will now be extended after a successful pilot project (=a small trial to test if an idea will be successful). 试行成功后,该方案现在将得到推广。
project to do something a project to develop a substitute for oil 开发一种石油替代品的计划
The project is funded by Wellcome plc. 这个项目由威康公司资助。
2 SESa part of a school or college course that involves careful study of a particular subject over a period of time 〔学校的〕课题,研究项目project on We’re doing a project on pollution. 我们正在做一个关于污染的课题。
a geography project 一个地理课题
3. (also the projects American EnglishAmE informal)XX a housing project 〔供低收入家庭居住的〕住宅区
n COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + projecta research projectThe aim of this research project is to study modern food habits.
a construction projectSpending on new construction projects has been reduced.
a development projectOur aim is assess the environmental impact of new development projects.
a pilot project (=one organized to test if an idea will be successful)These changes were shelved after pilot projects showed poor results.
a major projectThe company is funding a major research project into the causes of addiction.
an ambitious projectYoung people often enjoy the challenge of an ambitious project.
successfulWas the project successful?
verbswork on a projectA team has been working on the project for three years.
be involved in a projectI am involved in various projects.
set up a project (=organize it)$30 million would be required to set up the project.
embark on a project (=start it)He was embarking on the biggest project of his career.
complete a projectThe project was completed on time.
project + NOUNa project manager/leaderThe project manager is responsible for sorting this out.
a phase/stage of a projectThe first phase of the project was due to be completed by the end of 2008.