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Từ điển tiếng Anh - Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary
under
under UK [ˈʌn.də r ] US [-dɚ] preposition LOWER POSITION 1. <E > in or to a position below or lower than something else, often so that one thing covers the other • He hid under the bed. • In AD 79 the city of Pompei was buried under a layer of ash seven metres deep. • She put the thermometer under my tongue. • She was holding a file under her arm (= between her upper arm and the side of her chest). • They stood under a tree (= below its branches) to avoid getting wet. Thesaurus+: ↑Under and below 2. specialized If a piece of land is under a particular type of plant, that plant is growing on the whole of that area • The main fields are under wheat. Thesaurus+: ↑Areas of land where crops are grown ↑Farms and ranches 3. If a book, article, or piece of information is under a particular title, you can find it below or following that title in a list, book, library, etc • Books on Cecil Beaton will probably be under Art or Photography rather than Drama. • Trifle? That comes under Puddings and Desserts. Thesaurus+: ↑Lists and catalogues ↑Schedules and agendas • The children squealed in delight when they saw all the presents under the Christmas tree. • I bent down to look under the bed. • A dog lay under the table, gnawing on a bone. • She used to hide her diary under her pillow. • There was no soap, so I just quickly rinsed my hands under the tap. LESS THAN 4. <E > less than • All items cost/are under a pound. • The discount applies only to children under (the age of) ten (= younger than ten). • If you get under 50%, you've failed the exam. Opposite over Thesaurus+: ↑Small in number and quantity • You can get travel concessions if you are under 26. • It's against the law to leave children under a certain age alone in the house. • I managed to get all three suitcases for under $200. • She ran her first marathon in just under three hours. • You can walk from here to the station in under ten minutes. EXPERIENCING 5. <E > happening during, as a result of or according to a particular situation, event, rule, etc • The work was completed under very difficult conditions. • Now that the deadline is approaching we all feel under pressure. • The chair broke under his weight (= because he was too heavy for it). • Under the present rules, you can buy ten litres of wine. Thesaurus+: ↑Simultaneous and consecutive ↑Order and sequence 6. under attack/consideration/discussion, etc. <A > in the process of being attacked, considered, discussed, etc • The town is under fire (= is being attacked) from the air. • The proposals are now under consideration by the Board of Governors. • The situation is still not under control. Thesaurus+: ↑Experiencing and suffering 7. under sedation/the doctor, etc. UK treated in the way mentioned or by the medical person mentioned • The patient is being kept under heavy sedation. • She'll have to go under anaesthetic for the operation. • old-fashioned She's been under the doctor for a viral infection. Thesaurus+: ↑Treating and caring for people ↑Doctors and health workers generally ↑People who receive medical treatment 8. be under an impression/belief to believe something, often wrongly • He was under the mistaken belief that I was in charge. Thesaurus+: ↑Believing • An adult under British law is someone over 18 years old. • He was under attack for daring to criticize the Prime Minister. • The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic. • I imagine he's under a lot of pressure at the moment. • Except under clearly defined circumstances, it is illegal in Britain for a company to purchase its own shares. CONTROL 9. <I > controlled or governed by a particular person, organization or force • He's a Colonel, with hundreds of soldiers under him (= obeying his orders). • I wonder what Britain was like under the Romans (= during the time when the Romans controlled Britain). • People born under (= during the period of) the star sign Pisces are supposed to be dreamy and artistic. Thesaurus+: ↑Ruling and governing 10. be under orders to have been ordered to do something • They're under strict orders not to discuss the situation. • He's under doctor's orders (= has been told by a doctor) to cut down on fatty food and to drink no alcohol for at least six months. Thesaurus+: ↑Giving orders and commands • The group flourished under her firm leadership. • He served under Harold Wilson as Transport Minister. • Sleeping Beauty lay under the wicked fairy's spell until the prince woke her with a kiss. • As a young painter, he studied under Picasso. • Eastern Slavonia is to revert to Croatian government rule next year after a transitional period under U.N. administration. NAME 11. using a particular name, especially one that is not your real name • He writes under the name (of) John le Carré. • For his own safety, he has to operate under a false name/an alias. Thesaurus+: ↑Names and titles Idiom: under somebody's spell adverb below the surface of something • Because I'm a bad swimmer, I often go under and swallow a lot of water. Thesaurus+: ↑Under and below • The waves came crashing over my head and I could feel myself being sucked under by the currents. • I like swimming but I don't like putting my head under. • A big piece of rope netting was laid on the ground and we had to crawl under as quickly as we could. • "Oh no, it's starting to rain." "I've got my umbrella - quick, get under." • She was stuck on the other side of a locked door, but I got the key and slid it under to her. Idiom: go under
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