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verb (jams, jamming, jammed)1 [with object and adverbial] Squeeze or pack tightly into a specified space: four of us were jammed in one compartment
people jammed their belongings into cars
[no object, with adverbial]: mum, dad, and I jammed into the pickup truckthrong, occupy, fill, overfill, obstruct, block, clog, North American
mob1.1Push (something) roughly and forcibly into position or a space: he jammed his hat on1.2 [with object] Crowd on to (a road or area) so as to block it: the streets were jammed with tourist coaches1.3 [with object] Cause (telephone lines) to be continuously engaged with a large number of calls: listeners jammed a radio station’s switchboard with calls2Become or make unable to move or work due to a part seizing up or becoming stuck: [no object]: the photocopier jammed
[with object]: the doors were jammed openimmobilize, paralyse, disable, deactivate, put out of action, stop, halt, bring to a halt, bring to a standstill2.1 [with object] Make (a broadcast or other electronic signal) unintelligible by causing interference: they were jamming broadcasts by the pirate radio ships3 [no object]
informal Improvise with other musicians, especially in jazz or blues: he had the opportunity to jam with Atlanta blues musicians noun1An instance of a thing seizing or becoming stuck: paper jams1.1 short for . she was held up in a jam on the M25North American
gridlock informal snarl-up1.2 Climbing
A hold obtained by jamming a part of the body such as a hand or foot into a crack in the rock.2 informal An awkward situation or predicament: I’m in a jam3 (also jam session)
An improvised performance by a group of musicians, especially in jazz or blues.3.1(Especially in dance or urban music) a song or track: an ultra catchy jam, driven by the drums but given substance by the interjection of horns
the band dedicated about a quarter of the set to new jamsPhrases jam on the brakesOperate the brakes of a vehicle suddenly and forcibly, typically in response to an emergency. Origin: compare with
and .Words that rhyme with jamam, Amsterdam, Assam, Bram, cam, cham, cheongsam, clam, cram, dam, damn, drachm, dram, exam, femme, flam, gam, glam, gram, ham, jamb, lam, lamb, mam, mesdames, Omar Khayyám, Pam, pram, pro-am, ram, Sam, scam, scram, sham, Siam, slam, Spam, swam, tam, tram, Vietnam, wham, yam
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noun [mass noun]1A sweet spread or conserve made from fruit and sugar boiled to a thick consistency: strawberry jam
[as modifier]: jam doughnutsNorth American
dulce rare confiture, confection1.1British
Used in reference to something easy or pleasant: they want it all, both ways and with jam on the top verb (jam, jamming, jammed) [with object]Make (fruit) into jam.Phrases jam tomorrow1British
A pleasant thing which is often promised but rarely materializes: a promise of jam tomorrow wasn’t enough to satisfy them[Phrase from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass (1871)] put
(or lay) on jam2Australian
informal Adopt an affected way of speaking or an affected manner: when nervous, she tends to put on jamOrigin: perhaps from . Definition of jam in:
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Nearby wordsKnot - Definition for English-Language Learners from Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
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Learner's definition of KNOT
a part that forms when you tie a piece of rope, string, fabric, etc., to itself or to something else
She tied the rope in a knot.
He made/tied a knot in the rope.
untie a knot
loosen/tighten a knot
see also , ,
a part where something has become twisted or wrapped around itself
The electrical cord was tangled in knots.
She tried to untangle the knots [=tangles] in the child's hair.
— often used figuratively
The project has been tied up in political and legal knots for years. [=nothing has happened with the project for years because of political and legal problems]
a painful or uncomfortable feeling of tightness in part of your body
a knot in a muscle
massaging the knots out of my back
I was so nervous that my stomach was in knots. [=I had an unpleasant and tight feeling in my stomach]
a dark round mark on a piece of wood that shows where a branch grew
a board full of knots
a way of arranging long hair by twisting it into a round shape at the sides or back of the head
She pulled her hair into a knot [=bun] at the back of her neck.
a group of people who are standing or sitting close together
A knot [=cluster] of people blocked the door.
a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour
Wind is from the north at 12 knots.
sailing at six knots
at a rate of knots
tie the knot
to get married
When are you two going to tie the knot?
tie yourself (up) in knots
to cause problems for yourself because you are being too careful, trying too hard, etc.
The mayor tied himself in knots answering a touchy political question. [=he answered it in a confused or unclear way]
to become very upset or worried
I don't know why they're tying themselves in knots over such a trivial problem.
Learner's definition of KNOT
[+ object]
to tie a section of rope, string, fabric, etc., to itself or to something else so that a knot forms
to make a knot in (something)
He knotted his tie so that both ends would be the same length.
knot a string/rope
to connect (two or more parts or things) with a knot
Knot the threads together.
She knotted a sweater around her shoulders. [=tied the sleeves of the sweater together around her shoulders]
[no object]
to develop a painful or uncomfortable feeling of tightness
— often + up
My stomach knotted [=tensed] up as I waited for the interview.
[+ object]
US, informal
to make (the score of a game or contest) equal
He scored a goal that knotted [=tied] the score at 3 all.
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s best and worst looks at Cannes Film&Festival
Cannes 2014: After getting mixed reactions to her Cannes appearnce in 2013, especially when it came down to her ethnic looks – both the gold Tarun Tahiliani sari, which was a fashion disaster and the black and gold Sabyasachi lehenga-sari, Aishwarya knew she had to step up with her fashion choices this year.
And disappoint did she not with two gorgeous appearances, both in Roberto Cavalli. Her first look was in a glamorous strapless gold gown and the second in a dazzling embellished white one. Both the gowns featured a train and accentuated her beautiful curves. We think she got it right this year, though she might have played it a bit too safe!
Cannes 2002: Aishwarya has had a hit-and-miss relationship with fashion at the Cannes red carpet. For her debut Cannes appearance Aishwarya wore a golden Neeta Lulla sari with heavy gold jewellery.
Cannes 2003: The very next year, the world's most beautiful lady was a disaster on the red carpet. Aishwarya, who is the first Indian actor to be a jury member at the Cannes, wore a neon green Neeta Lulla sari with her hair tied in a bun.There were a series of badly chosen outfits at the Cannes that year. After her neon green sari, came a shimmering pink dress worn with diamonds and unkempt hair. Cannes 2004: This revealing Neeta Lulla gown at the Cannes red carpet is Aishwarya's most criticised outfit till date. She wore her gown with Chopard jewellery.
Cannes 2005: After three years of fashion disasters at Cannes, Ash finally got it right in 2005. She wowed all in her flirty, printed dress by Giorgio Armani.Next came another winner in the form of a black Gucci gown which had a plunging neck. Cannes 2006: Aishwarya Rai wore a navy blue strapless gown with a snake like neck-piece. She got a thumbs up for her choice. Cannes 2007: It was the year when she got married. And as expected walked the red carpet hand-in-hand with hubby Abhishek Bachchan. She was shining in her diamonds and white strapless gown. Cannes 2008: Aishwarya Rai showed off her petite figure in her golden gown and that famous smile. The next day, she looked sensuous in her black gown.Then came a bold fuschia gown for which Ash received rave reviews. Cannes 2009: It is till date Aishwarya's best ever red carpet appearance at the Cannes. On Day 1 she wowed all with her floor-sweeping Roberto Cavalli strapless white gown. Day 2: Ash was stunning in a grey Elie Saab one-shoulder gown and slicked-back hair. Cannes 2010: By this time Elie Saab had become Aishwarya's favourite designer and she was again seen in a violet mermaid gown with a train and sheer shoulders.It was the year when she was promoting Raavan at Cannes and for the photo call in the afternoon it was an off shoulder black dress and open hair.Then came another hit from Aishwarya - a black strapless Armani Prive gown. She added a dash of colour with her red lipstick. Cannes 2010: The same year, Aishwarya wore a sari to perfection. She was ravishing in a Sabyasachi sari. Cannes 2011: Aishwarya Rai was a stunner in another Elie Saab one shoulder embroidered gown.Next she cut a fine figure in a geometric Armani Prive dress with smokey eyes.In the afternoon that very day, when her ill fated Heroine was announced, she wore a brown. Ash dropped out of Heroine that year due to her pregnancy. Cannes 2012: The new mom Aishwarya Rai got browny points for her choice of grey Elie Saab gown which was clinging to her plus size curves. 2012 was the year, when Ash was criticised for her weight gain post pregnancy.Upon her arrival Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was first seen in an Angelo Katsapis maxidress. Then in a cream chikankari Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla sari for the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala with an embroidered jacket, which was a complete fashion disaster.After the amFAR gala Ash was spotted in a Roberto Cavalli kaftan. Cannes 2013: (L-R) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wooed one and all on Day 1 of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. She wowed the fashion police in her one-shoulder teal Gucci Premiere gown at the premiere of Behind the Candelabra.
Next, she was a hit in her black and grey Elie Saab couture gown at the premiere of Inside Llewyn Davis. And finally in Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla floor-length anarkali with colourful heavy embroidery for the premiere of Blood Ties. (AP/Reuters) Cannes 2013: It was not only at the red carpet, but Aishwarya Rai's behind the scenes looks at Cannes were also a hit with the fashion critics. (L-R) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's all black avatar - perfectly fitted trousers, shirt, waist coat and red luscious lips - was an instant hit and reminded us of her Pepsi ad days.
Ash looked fab in her white shirt and black mermaid like skirt while giving interviews at the festival. (AP/Reuters) Cannes 2013: While Aishwarya rocked the gowns and other coutures at Cannes, she disappointed with her choice of ethnic outfits. (L)Aishwarya opted for a black lehenga-sari with golden embroidery by Sabyasachi for the evening gala of 'Bombay Talkies' celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema with matching golden hair accessory. (R) Aishwarya Rai's golden sari by Tarun Tahiliani for amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS 2013 was the worst dress at the Cannes red carpet. (Reuters) Cannes 2013: Last year's Cannes Film Festival was also high on anticipation by Ash fans as it marked the Cannes debut of her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. Though, Aaradhya was nowhere with her mother on the red carpet, the images of Aishwarya holding her little bundle of joy, who had just woken up from a nap, was a hit with her fans. According to reports, Aishwarya Rai will be attending this year's festival both with her husband Abhishek Bachchan and their daughter Aaradhya. We look forward to the Ash moment at Cannes 2014!
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She kept it tied to a tree in a field during the day and went to fetch it every evening怎么两个动词 kept,tied 秦雨文 She kept it tied to a tree in a field during the day and went to fetch it every evening怎么两个动词
固定用法，而不是一般过去时。tie跟it是一个被动的关系这边用的tied是被动形式。你可以联想到have sth done句子中的意思是他把小动物系在树上，不算是句子中的谓语keep + doing sthkeep sth done 保持---的一种状态（用被动）
，然后后半句的主语省略这句话的确有两个动词：kept 跟went有两个是因为“and”可以把两个较短的句子融合成一个，还有___-ing也能起到类似的作用：She kept it.;it&的状态而to fetch形容“went”（去）干嘛. and (she) went to --& 括弧里的主语被省略了，要不就是过去分词形式、要不就是to___。其他的，像是tied跟to fetch，在这里都起到类似形容词的作用。这类词语通常很好认，tied形容&quot。所以在这里算不上动词，但是这两个
tied 作it的修饰成分啊 She kept it which tied to a tree in a field 这是完整的，原句有省略望采纳！
这是keep 的复合结构即：keep+ 宾语 + 宾补， 此句中tied是过去分词作宾补。kept是谓语动词keep的过去式，是一般过去时的并列句。整个句子的意思是：她白天期间把它系在田地里的树上，每晚再去接回去。望对你能有所帮助。
本句中的动词不看时态、语态，总共有四个。第一个kept是keep的过去式，说明事件发生在过去。第一个it做kept的宾语，tied是tie的过去式，表示被动。went是go的过去式，同kept都表示她做过的事，先kept然后go。go to 后面或者是某个地方，名词，表示去哪里；或者是动词原形，表示去干什么。这里fetch就是动词原形。延伸：：go后面也可以是动名词，同样表示干什么，例如go shopping（购物）。
tied是过去分词，表示状态