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BNC: 1914 COCA: 1382

gift

Word family
gift1 /ɡɪft/ ●●● S2 W2 noun [countableC]  
1 GIVEsomething that you give someone, for example to thank them or because you like them, especially on a special occasion 礼物 SYN present
 The earrings were a gift from my aunt.
这副耳环是我姑姑送给我的礼物。
gift of
 a generous gift of £50
一份50英镑的厚礼
 The clock was given as a retirement gift when he left the police.
这个钟表是他退休离开警局时收到的礼物。
 expensive wedding gifts
昂贵的结婚礼物
 Enjoy a free gift with any purchase of $20 or more.
购物满20美元奉送礼品一份。
 This excellent cookbook would make an ideal gift for anyone just going away to college.
这本精美的烹饪书送给要离家上大学的人是很好的礼物。
see thesaurus at present
Register
In everyday English, especially in British English, people usually say present rather than gift: 在日常英语中,尤其是在英国英语中,人们一般说present,而不说gift
These were a present from my boyfriend.
这是我男朋友送的礼物。
2
a) a natural ability 天赋,天才,才能 SYN talent
gift for
 a gift for languages
语言天赋
 He was a kind man, with a gift for forming lasting friendships.
他是一个好人,天生善于建立持久的友谊。
gift of
 She has the rare gift of being able to laugh at herself.
她有那种难得的能够自嘲的本领。
b) an ability that is given to you by God 上帝赋予的能力
gift of
 He was said to have possessed the gift of prophecy.
据说他有预言的能力。
 the use of spiritual gifts
通灵能力的运用
gifted
see thesaurus at skill
3 a gift British EnglishBrE informalCHEAP something that is easier or cheaper than you expected 比预料容易[便宜]的东西
 The third goal was an absolute gift.
第三个进球简直不费吹灰之力。
4 gift (from God) something good you receive or something good that happens to you, even though you might not deserve it 上天的恩赐
 This opportunity was a gift from God.
这个机会是上天的恩赐。
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5 the gift of the gab British EnglishBrE, the gift of gab American English informalTALK TO somebody an ability to speak confidently and to persuade people to do what you want 口才,辩才
 Jo has always had the gift of the gab.
乔一向口才很好。
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6 be in somebody’s gift British EnglishBrE formalCONTROL if something is in your gift, you have the power to decide who it should be given to 决定权在某人手里,由某人决定
 All appointments to military and administrative posts were in the gift of the King.
所有军职和行政职务的任命全由国王决定。
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7. never/don’t look a gift horse in the mouth spokenTHANK used to tell someone to be grateful for something that has been given to them, instead of asking questions about it or finding something wrong with it 白送的就不要挑三拣四,对礼物不要吹毛求疵
God’s gift to somebody/something at god(3)
nCOLLOCATIONS
verbs
give somebody a gift
We gave her a gift on her birthday.
receive a gift
He received a gift from his aunt.
accept a gift
Sam accepted the gift on behalf of the school.
make somebody a gift of something formal (=give someone something as a gift)
Johnson made her a gift of a book.
wrap (up) a gift
She had bought and wrapped gifts for children in hospital.
shower somebody with gifts (=give someone a lot of gifts)
He showered her with gifts and exotic holidays.
exchange gifts (=give someone a gift at the same time as they give you a gift)
We exchange gifts on Christmas Day.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + gift
a birthday gift
The camera had been a 21st birthday gift from his parents.
a wedding gift
Some people prefer to give cash as a wedding gift.
a Christmas gift
Before 1940, most people did not wrap Christmas gifts.
a free gift (=something that a shop or business gives you)
If you spend over £50, you get a free gift.
the perfect/ideal gift for somebody
This book is the perfect gift for anybody who’s interested in birds.
a suitable gift
What do you think would be a suitable gift for a 10-year-old boy?
a small gift
Here’s a small gift to show our appreciation for all your hard work.
a generous gift
Her colleagues presented her with a generous gift when she retired.
an expensive gift
He was always showering Louise with expensive gifts.
a lavish gift (=a large, impressive, or expensive gift)
She received lavish gifts of jewellery and clothes.
a parting gift (=a gift that you give someone when you leave/say goodbye)
She brought him a parting gift.
an unwanted gift
You can take any unwanted gifts to charity shops.
gift + NOUN
a gift idea
Here is another gift idea with children in mind.
a gift shop
The gift shop was well stocked with souvenirs.
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gift2n verb [transitiveT]  
nto give something to someone as or like a present
gift somebody something
 The local team was gifted victory as their opponents made a series of errors.
gift something to somebody
 The painting was gifted to the nation by its owner.
From Longman Business Dictionary
giftgift /gɪft/ noun [countableC]
1something given to someone on a special occasion or to thank themSYN PRESENT
Sales of Christmas gifts are expected to grow about 20%.
gift adjectiveadj [only before a noun]
She has several years of experience in the gift business.
2MARKETINGsomething given free of charge to a customer by an organization in return for buying their products or using their services
Your free gift will be sent to you once your first month’s premium has been paid.
3LAW money or property given to someone with nothing expected in return. For a gift to be recognized by law, it must be clear that the giver intended to give it and that he or she did give it
Pension contributions or charitable gifts are deducted from pay for tax purposes.
You might want to make a gift of your whole estate to your partner.
business gift see also deed of gift
Origin gift
(1200-1300) Old Norse

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