Phrasal Verbs

    A phrasal verb consists of a verb and a particle. The particle is usually either a preposition or an adverb. Together, the verb and the particle combine to have a special meaning, which is different than the meanings of the individual words. For example, "run into" means to meet by chance, not run inside.

   Phrasal verbs can be either separable or inseparable. With inseparable phrasal verbs, the verb and particle always go next to each other. Some inseparable phrasal verbs are used with an object and some inseparable phrasal verbs are not used with an object.

    run into : to meet someone or experience a problem by chance

   drop by : to visit or go to, a place

   get up  : to awake

   dozze off : to fall asleep without planning to

   Separable phrasal verbs are used with an object. If the object of a separable phrasal verb is a noun, it can go between the verb and the particle or after the particle. There is no difference in meaning. If the object of a separable phrasal verb is a pronoun, it must go between the verb and the particle.

  drop off (    drop some things off ) : to task something somewhere and leave it there

  make out: to write something

  use up: to use all of something

  pick up: to buy or get something

    Three word phrasal verbs consist of a verb and two particles and are usually inseparable. They always have an object, which always follows the last particle.

       look forward to  : to be excited about something that will be happen in the future. 

       read up on: to research something

       brush up on: to practise or review something

       run out of : to use all of something so there is none left

1).

catch someone's eye  (verb phrase) = 引起某人的注意

to attract someone's attention

My wife caught my eye the first time I saw her.

eye-catching  (adjective)

2).

resemble  (verb) = 象

[used with an object]
to look similar to someone or something else

Most people think I resemble my father.

resemblance  (noun)

3).

take part in  (phrasal verb) = 参加

[inseparable]
to participate in an activity

Most parents take part in their children's wedding ceremonies.

4).

associate  (verb) = 把...联系起来

[used with an object]
to mentally connect or link one thing to another thing

I associate Jamaica with clear blue water and reggae music.

association  (noun)

5).

take part in  (phrasal verb) = 参加

[inseparable]
to participate in an activity

Most parents take part in their children's wedding ceremonies.

6).

endorsement  (noun) = 支持认可

[countable]
a formal recommendation in support of someone or something

Many companies use  endorsements  from well-known actors to sell their products.

endorse  (verb)    

7).

distribution outlet  (noun phrase) = 销售途径

[countable]
a place where a product or service is sold or delivered

During the 1990s, many people began to use the Internet as a new distribution outlet.

8).

consistency  (noun) = 一致性

[uncountable]
the quality of staying the same or staying at the same level over a period of time

Consumers expect consistency from well-known brands.

consistent  (adjective)

9)

premium  (adjective) = 优质的

superior in quality or reputation

I only drink premium wine.

10)

stand the test of time  (verb phrase) = 经受住时间考验

to last over a long period of time

Great ideas usually  stand the test of time .

11)

shoot for  (phrasal verb) = 打算达到

[inseparable]
to attempt to reach a specific, usually challenging, goal

This year, management is shooting for profits of $100 million.

12)

up-and-coming  (adjective) = 崭露头角的

becoming or about to become increasingly popular or successful

In the early 1980s, Tom Cruise was an up-and-coming actor.

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