| 词汇 | thesaurus_articles_person-you-know-well-and-like |
| 释义 | a person you know well and likeThese words all refer to a person you know well and like. The most common word for this, and the word with the most general meaning, is friend. Friend can be used with words like old, close, or best to show how long you have been friends with someone, or how important your friendship is. We've been friends for years. She is one of my best friends. One opposite of friend is enemy. An enemy is a person you hate. Another opposite of friend is stranger. A stranger is a person you do not know and have never met. She made fun of me in school, and since then, we've been enemies. Why would I trust him? He's a complete stranger. The words buddy and pal are informal words for friend. He's one of my dad's old war buddies. The heartthrob was spotted hanging with his Hollywood pals in L.A. Be carefulIn US English buddy is sometimes used in a disapproving and sarcastic way, and especially when you are addressing someone who has made you angry. Pal can be used in the same way in both US and UK English. Hey buddy, watch where you're going! In informal UK English, you can call one of your friends your mate. UKHe's out with his mates. UKShe's my best mate! Girlfriend is used to refer to a female friend of a person, and usually a woman. She's out with her girlfriends tonight. We're not dating - she's just one of my girlfriends. UsageGirlfriend can also refer to a woman you are having a sexual relationship with. When referring to a friend, the plural girlfriends is often used. You can use the informal words bestie or, in UK English, bezzie to refer to your best friend, or the friend you are closest to. You can also use the informal abbreviation BFF to refer to your best friend. We're besties! UKOf course I'm going to tell her, she's my bezzie. She and I are total BFFs. A confidant is a friend whom you can talk to about your feelings and secrets. You can also use the formal noun intimate for this kind of friend. Sarah was my confidant throughout my divorce and I told her everything. The lady-in-waiting was one of the queen's intimates. In US English, you can use the word compatriot for a friend that you work in the same field or industry with. USThe star and his compatriots from the sitcom were called back together for a reunion show. In informal and old-fashioned language, you can use the word chum instead of friend. He reminisced with his old school chums. An acquaintance is someone you know, but do not know well. He had a few business acquaintances. The informal word crony is used disapprovingly to describe one of a group of friends who help each other in an unfair way. He always gives his cronies all the best jobs. Related articlesbehaving in a kind and pleasant way making you feel happy and comfortable |
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