| 词汇 | second |
| 释义 | second ordinal number, determiner uk /ˈsek.ənd/ us /ˈsek.ənd/ A1 immediately after the first and before any others: 第二（的），第二个（的） Is Carla her first or second child?卡拉是她的第一个还是第二个孩子？ This is the second time I've had flu this winter.这是今年冬天以来我得的第二场流感。 the second (of)Today is the second (of March).今天是（三月）二日。 A1 the position in which a person finishes a race or competition if they finish immediately behind the winner: 第二名（的） second prizeFirst prize is two weeks in Barbados and second prize is a weekend in Rome.一等奖是巴巴多斯双周游，二等奖是罗马周末游。 second placeJones took second place in the long jump.琼斯在跳远比赛中得第二名。 B1 Second is used to show that only one thing is better, bigger, etc. than the thing mentioned: 仅次于第一（的） second (biggest/largest) citySt Petersburg is Russia's second (biggest/largest) city.圣彼得堡是俄罗斯第二大城市。 second only toIraq's oil reserves are second only to Saudi Arabia's.伊拉克的石油储量仅次于沙特阿拉伯。 B1 another: 另一（的）；又一（的） She is often described as a second Marilyn Monroe.她常常被人们称为玛丽莲‧梦露第二。 second chance You really should make the most of the opportunity, because you won't get a second chance.你真的应该好好珍惜这个机会，因为你不会再有这样的机会了。 second homeRichard and Liz have a second home in the mountains.理查德和莉兹在山区还有一个家。 second timePay attention to what she's saying because she won't explain it a second time.注意听她讲，因为她不会再解释第二遍。 happening only once out of every two possible times: 每隔一个（的） every secondWe've decided to hold the conference every second year.我们已经决定每两年举行一次会议。 Compare alternateadjective [ before noun ] music specialized in a group of musicians or singers, relating to the lower of two instruments, voices, or parts: She sings second soprano in the school choir. I started as second trumpet, and I'm still second trumpet. After the USA, China is the second biggest importer of oil. His second novel was much better than his first. The second accident involved two cars and a lorry.第二起事故涉及到两辆小汽车和一辆大卡车。 This is my second attempt at the exam.这是我第二次去参加那个考试。 In the second experiment they obtained a very clear result.第二次试验他们获得了明确的结果。 Numbers: ordinal eighteenth eighth fiftieth fortieth millionth nano- ninth quinti seventeenth seventh sixteenth sixth sixtieth tertius thirteenth thirtieth trillionth twelfth twenty-first umpteenth You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Winning, losing & scoring in sport Also, extra, and in addition Musicians Idiomssecond best second to none second adverb uk /ˈsek.ənd/ us /ˈsek.ənd/ B1 after the first and before any others: 第二（的），第二个（的） be/come/finish secondRobertson won the race and Cameron was/came/finished second.罗伯逊得了赛跑冠军，卡梅伦得了第二名。 come a poor secondIn this business, money comes first and principles come a very poor second (= they are much less important).在这个行当，钱是第一位的，而原则要次要得多。 B2(alsosecondly) used to introduce the second thing in a list of things you want to say or write: 第二；其次 There are two good reasons why we can't do it. First, we can't afford it, and second, we don't have time.有两个原因可以很好地解释我们为什么不能这样做：第一，我们没有钱；其次，我们没有时间。 Numbers: ordinal eighteenth eighth fiftieth fortieth millionth nano- ninth quinti seventeenth seventh sixteenth sixth sixtieth tertius thirteenth thirtieth trillionth twelfth twenty-first umpteenth You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Winning, losing & scoring in sport Order and sequence - general words Also, extra, and in addition second noun uk /ˈsek.ənd/ us /ˈsek.ənd/ secondnoun (TIME)A2[ C ](abbreviationsec.); (s) a short unit of time that is equal to a 60th of a minute: 秒 There are 60 seconds in a minute.1分钟有60秒。 per secondThese computers process millions of instructions per second.这些电脑每秒钟处理几百万个指令。 fraction of a secondThe new system can trace a phone call in a fraction of a second.新系统可以极快地查出来电号码。 B1[ C ] a very short period of time: 片刻;瞬间 just/only be a second"Come on, hurry up!" "I'll just/only be a second - I need to close the window."“来呀，赶快！”“等一下，我关一下窗户就好。” Do you have a second, Paul? I need to talk to you.你能抽出点儿时间吗，保罗？我想和你说句话。 It won't take a second (= it will be very quick).花不了多少时间。 a couple of/a few secondsWait a couple of/a few seconds before trying again.等一会儿再试。 the second (that) as soon as : 一…就 The second I saw him, I knew he was going to be a star.我见他的第一面，就知道他会成为一个明星。 Any half-decent sprinter can run 100 metres in 11 seconds. With two laps to go Ngomo led by less than two seconds.还剩下两圈时恩科莫领先不到两秒钟。 The computer takes a few seconds to power up after it's been switched on.计算机开机后需要几秒钟的启动时间。 She has beaten her own record of three minutes ten seconds.她打破了自己创造的3分10秒的纪录。 A dog can tear a rabbit apart in seconds.狗片刻就能把一只兔子撕烂。 Specific periods of time all day Anthropocene around-the-clock British Summer Time BST Holocene hour hour-long hr Jurassic Neogene nightlong Oligocene Ordovician Palaeocene Precambrian week-long wk year year-long You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Short in time secondnoun (POSITION)[ S ] the second person or thing to do or be something, or the second person or thing mentioned: 第二个;第二名 This is the second of the four tests.这是4场测验中的第二场。 seconds[ plural ]informal an extra amount of food that is given after the first amount has been eaten: 添菜;再来的一份食物 seconds ofWould anyone like seconds of ice cream?有人想再来一份冰激凌吗？ Numbers: ordinal eighteenth eighth fiftieth fortieth millionth nano- ninth quinti seventeenth seventh sixteenth sixth sixtieth tertius thirteenth thirtieth trillionth twelfth twenty-first umpteenth secondnoun (MEASUREMENT)[ C ] mathematics specialized the smallest unit used for measuring an angle: 秒（最小角度单位） There are 3,600 seconds in a degree.1度有3600秒。 Geometry: describing angles, lines & orientations angle of incidence angularity antinode asymptote asymptotic diagonal gradient interior angle multiaxial non-coplanar non-intersecting non-planar reflex shallow supplementary transversal triangulate unbowed vanishing point vertically secondnoun (DAMAGED PRODUCT)C2[ C ] a product that is sold cheaply because it is damaged or not in perfect condition残次品 Products & producers anti-dumping badging begetter big pharma big tobacco dry goods end product fabricator general-purpose generator generic haul marque mover non-proprietary notion output overstock proprietary specialize secondnoun (HELPER)[ C ] a person who takes care of someone who is fighting in a boxing competition or, in the past, in a duel (= organized fight): （拳击比赛或旧时决斗中的）助手 At the end of the fight he had to be helped out of the ring by his seconds. Fighting sports aikido all-in wrestling arm-wrestling armlock bantamweight gumshield half nelson hammerlock hapkido haymaker outfight puncher punching bag rabbit punch rope rounder southpaw wrist wrestling wristlock wushu You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Helpers and accomplices secondnoun (GEAR)[ U ](alsosecond gear) in a vehicle, the gear that combines power with limited speed and is used when increasing or reducing speed: （车辆的）二挡 change (down/up) into secondYou'll have to change (down/up) into second.你得换二挡。 The engine & engine parts air filter alternator anti-roll biting point brake cam carburation carburettor disc brake distributor exhaust pipe fan belt internal combustion engine manual transmission muffler neutral tailpipe tappet unbraked water-cooled secondnoun (QUALIFICATION)[ C ]UK(alsosecond-class degree) an undergraduate degree from a university in the UK and some other countries that is a good degree but not the best possible（英国大学中的）第二等学位 Marks & results 2:1 2:2 B, b C, c class continuous assessment formatively GPA grade boundary grade-point average honor student pass passing grade positive positivity S, s score straight As straight-A third secondnoun (BASEBALL)[ Cusually singular ]informal another word forsecond base: （同 second base） Garcia reached second on a throwing error. He is an equally good fielder at second and shortstop. ddea/iStock/Getty Images Plus/GettyImages Baseball & rounders 1-2-3 inning ahead alley around the hornidiom at bat bomb curve heater hit the ball out of the parkidiom hitting coach home plate home stand horsehide sac solo spitter split-fingered fastball splitter squeeze play stretch secondnoun (MUSIC)[ C ] music specialized In a group of musicians or singers, a second is a person who plays or sings the lower of two parts: The first violins were seated on the left side of the stage, opposite the seconds. She's usually a second but today she's singing first. [ C ] music specialized the distance between two musical notes that are two notes apart: a major/minor second Here, the brass and woodwinds play minor seconds to represent bleating sheep. Musicians accompanist accordionist arranger artist bandleader concertmaster cornetist crossover drum major drummer lyrist mandolinist mariachi mastersinger minstrel second violin session musician sideman sight-reader soloist You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Technical music terms second verb[ T ] uk /ˈsek.ənd/ us /ˈsek.ənd/ secondverb[T] (SUPPORT)to make a formal statement of support for a suggestion made by someone else during a meeting so that there can be a discussion or vote: 附议;赞成 motion is secondedThe motion was proposed by the club's chairwoman and seconded by the secretary.该动议由俱乐部女主席提出，由干事附议。 "I could use a drink." "I'll second that (= I agree with you)!"“我想喝杯饮料。”“我赞成！” Backing, supporting & defending adopt advocacy affirmation ally yourself to/with someone argumentation bail out bat bet buoy champion commitment over-favour pander to someone/something prop something up provide provide for someone solidly sustenance underpin wave/show/fly the flagidiom Related wordseconder second verb[ T ] UKuk /sɪˈkɒnd/ us /səˈkɑːnd/ secondverb[T] (CHANGE JOB)to send an employee to work somewhere else temporarily, either to increase the number of workers or to replace other workers, or to exchange experience or skills: （临时）调任，调派 be seconded from something to somethingDuring the dispute, many police officers were seconded from traffic duty to the prison service.在争端期间，很多警察从交通管理岗位上被抽调出来，派去监狱。 Promoting staff aggrandizement anointment ascend ascension career ladder downgrade someone/something to something elevate enthrone exalt fast track Peter Principle promote promotion reinstall reinstallation relegate subordinate waiver wilderness wilderness yearsidiom Related wordsecondment second | American Dictionarysecond adjective, adverb, noun[ C ] us/ˈsek·ənd/ secondadjective, adverb, noun[C] (POSITION)(a person or thing) coming immediately after the first: He missed only 2 of 11 shots in the second half. [ C ]Rent is due the second of every month. secondlyadverb[ not gradable ]us/ˈsek·ənd·li/(alsosecond) First, what does it cost? And secondly, who’s it for? second noun[ C ] us/ˈsek·ənd/(short formsec) secondnoun[C] (TIME)any of the 60 parts that a minute is divided into: She won by 22 seconds. A second is also any short period of time: I’ll be back in a second. Idiomthe second (that) second verb[ T ] us/ˈsek·ənd/ secondverb[T] (SUPPORT)to make a formal statement of support for a suggestion made by someone else during a meeting in order to allow a discussion or vote: I second the motion to adjourn. second | Business Englishsecond noun[ C,usually plural ] uk /ˈsekənd/ COMMERCE a product that is sold at a lower price than usual because it is damaged or not in perfect condition: Many goods in sales are seconds. second verb[ T ] HR, WORKPLACE/sɪˈkɒnd/ to send an employee to work somewhere else temporarily, either to increase the number of workers there, to replace another worker, or to exchange experiences or skills: be seconded to sthShe was seconded to our department five months ago. See also secondment MEETINGS/ˈsekənd/ to make a formal statement of support for a suggestion made by someone else during a meeting so that there can be a discussion or vote: second a motionThe motion was proposed by the secretary and seconded by the treasurer. 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