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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ar·range /əˈreɪndʒ/ ●●● S2 W2 verb 1 [intransitive, transitive]ARRANGE A MEETING, EVENT ETC to organize or make plans for something such as a meeting, party, or trip 安排，筹划 Contact your local branch to arrange an appointment. 请联络当地分部安排预约。 I’d like to arrange a business loan. 我想办理一笔商业贷款。arrange to do something Have you arranged to meet Mark this weekend? 你安排了这个周末见马克吗？arrange something with somebody Beth arranged a meeting with the marketing director. 贝思安排了和营销总监开会。arrange when/where/how etc We still have to arrange how to get home. 我们还必须安排好怎样回家。arrange that We had arranged that I would go for the weekend. 我们商量好了，这个周末我去。 Matthew arrived at 2 o'clock as arranged. 马修两点钟依约而至。2 [intransitive, transitive] to make it possible for someone to have or do something 安排，准备arrange for something The company will arrange for a taxi to meet you at the airport. 公司会安排一辆出租车去机场接你。arrange for somebody to do something Dave arranged for someone to drive him home. 戴夫安排人开车送他回家。3 [transitive]ARRANGE A GROUP OF THINGS OR PEOPLE to put a group of things or people in a particular order or position 整理，排列，布置 Ben arranged the flowers in a vase. 本把花放在花瓶里插好。 The list is arranged alphabetically. 名单按字母顺序排列。arrange something in pairs/groups etc The children were arranged in lines according to height. 孩子们按身高排好队。4 [transitive]APM to write or change a piece of music so that it is suitable for a particular instrument 编曲，改编〔乐曲〕arrange something for something a symphony arranged for the piano 改编为钢琴演奏的交响曲n THESAURUSto put in orderarrange to put things in a particular order or positionI like the way you’ve arranged the room.a group of numbers arranged in any orderorganize to arrange things in order according to a system, so that they are more effective or easier to useThe book is organized into three sections.How is the equipment organized?order to arrange a group of things so that one comes after the other in a particular orderThe books are ordered according to title.classify to arrange things in groups, and give each group a titleThe towns were classified according to population size.set out to arrange a group of things on the floor, on a table, on a shelf etc, ready to be usedIf we set out the chairs now, they’ll be ready for tonight’s meeting.be laid out to be arranged according to a particular plan – used especially about cities, buildings, and pagesKyoto is laid out according to a grid system.to arrange to do somethingarrange to organize or make plans for something such as a meeting, party, or tripHe had arranged to meet Marcia outside the restaurant.The company arranges skiing trips.fix/fix up especially British English spoken to arrange something, especially for someone elseJohn had fixed up for me to give a talk.I’ve fixed an appointment for you at the doctor’s.organize (also -ise British English) to make the arrangements for an event, especially a big public eventThey had organized a protest against the war.set a time/date (also fix a time/date British English) to arrange for something to happen at a particular time or on a particular dayHave you set a date for the wedding yet?We fixed a time for me to visit.reserve/book to arrange to stay in a place, go to a theatre, travel on a plane etcI’ve booked the flight to Zurich.He had reserved a table at the restaurant.take care of/make the arrangements to arrange all the details of an eventUncle James is making all the funeral arrangements.→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
arrange• We're going on Friday - it's all arranged.• Efforts to arrange a ceasefire have failed.• The police suggested he arrange a meeting.• Ann's arranging a surprise party for Russell's birthday.• The books are arranged alphabetically, according to author.• Sea fishing is a particular passion of Raymond's and he will loan tackle and arrange boat trips.• He arranged for Andi to leave on the next flight home.• Health authorities are encouraged to arrange for the services which ethnic minority communities need and which reflect cultural differences.• Why things have mass is one of the great questions; why things are arranged in generations is one of the others.• The desks were arranged in pairs.• Joette, never one for passive visitors, has soon arranged my visits to coincide with the weekly pumpkin observations.• Mr Tolleson never stopped performing and spent his free moments arranging pieces for his and other bands.• It was arranged that our visitors should stay at a nearby hotel.• Coyle arranged the cushions and sat down on the sofa.• We spent the morning arranging the jewelry in the display case.• Why don't you arrange the kids and I'll take their picture.• If you have a lot of things to do, just make a list and arrange them in order of importance.• They arranged to meet the following day.• Can you arrange yourselves in a circle so that everyone can see me?as arranged• Malcolm McLaren did not arrive at the Virgin offices that December afternoon, as arranged.• That evening at the hotel Oliver's four friends met as arranged.• The meeting took place as arranged.• She put the key to Les Hiboux under a stone on the terrace as arranged, and drove to the mairie.• In the note she said she was on her way to Pollensa as arranged and would phone him later.• Graham Vincent met us as arranged at Abergynolwyn and accompanied us up to Nant Gwernol.• The two men then left the office to lunch, as arranged, with the attorney-general.• Please permit her to do so as arranged with you by phone.arrange for somebody to do something• The local authority has arranged for the twins to attend some kind of daycare centre.• Callers can arrange for cars to be picked up beginning immediately, Silver said.• At the same time he arranged for Burgess to be sent home to extricate Maclean before the net closed.• So Cameron arranged for Byrd to be trained at the station.• Peter arranged for a friend to drive him there.• Blums believed Osborn had planted a knife and had arranged for some one to find it and report it to police.• That includes deciding on rental terms or arranging for others to make repairs.• Demir was able to call a lawyer, arrange for him to visit the main military headquarters and see the campaigner.• I've arranged for her to work in my Paris branch.Origin arrange (1300-1400) Old French arangier, from rengier “to put in a row”, from reng “row”ar·range verb →n THESAURUS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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ar‧range S2 W2 /əˈreɪndʒ/
verb
Contact your local branch to arrange an appointment.
I’d like to arrange a business loan.
arrange to do something
Have you arranged to meet Mark this weekend?
arrange something with somebody
Beth arranged a meeting with the marketing director.
arrange when/where/how etc
We still have to arrange how to get home.
arrange that
We had arranged that I would go for the weekend.
Matthew arrived at 2 o'clock as arranged.
2. [intransitive and transitive] to make it possible for someone to have or do something
arrange for something
The company will arrange for a taxi to meet you at the airport.
arrange for somebody to do something
Dave arranged for someone to drive him home.
3. [transitive] to put a group of things or people in a particular order or position:
Ben arranged the flowers in a vase.
The list is arranged alphabetically.
arrange something in pairs/groups etc
The children were arranged in lines according to height.
4. [transitive] to write or change a piece of music so that it is suitable for a particular instrument
arrange something for something
a symphony arranged for the piano
■ to put in order
▪arrange to put things in a particular order or position: I like the way you’ve arranged the room. | a group of numbers arranged in any order
▪organize to arrange things in order according to a system, so that they are more effective or easier to use: The book is organized into three sections. | How is the equipment organized?
▪order to arrange a group of things so that one comes after the other in a particular order: The books are ordered according to title.
▪classify to arrange things in groups, and give each group a title: The towns were classified according to population size.
▪set out to arrange a group of things on the floor, on a table, on a shelf etc, ready to be used: If we set out the chairs now, they’ll be ready for tonight’s meeting.
▪be laid out to be arranged according to a particular plan – used especially about cities, buildings, and pages: Kyoto is laid out according to a grid system.
■ to arrange to do something
▪arrange to organize or make plans for something such as a meeting, party, or trip: He had arranged to meet Marcia outside the restaurant. | The company arranges skiing trips.
▪fix/fix up especially British English spoken to arrange something, especially for someone else: John had fixed up for me to give a talk. | I’ve fixed an appointment for you at the doctor’s.
▪organize (also -ise British English) to make the arrangements for an event, especially a big public event: They had organized a protest against the war.
▪set a time/date (also fix a time/date British English) to arrange for something to happen at a particular time or on a particular day: Have you set a date for the wedding yet? | We fixed a time for me to visit.
▪reserve/book to arrange to stay in a place, go to a theatre, travel on a plane etc: I’ve booked the flight to Zurich. | He had reserved a table at the restaurant.
▪take care of/make the arrangements to arrange all the details of an event: Uncle James is making all the funeral arrangements.
ar‧range S2 W2 /əˈreɪndʒ/
verb Date: 1300-1400
Language: Old French
Origin: arangier, from rengier 'to put in a row', from reng 'row'
1. [intransitive and transitive] to organize or make plans for something such as a meeting, party, or trip:Language: Old French
Origin: arangier, from rengier 'to put in a row', from reng 'row'
arrange to do something
arrange something with somebody
arrange when/where/how etc
arrange that
2. [intransitive and transitive] to make it possible for someone to have or do something
arrange for something
arrange for somebody to do something
3. [transitive] to put a group of things or people in a particular order or position:
arrange something in pairs/groups etc
4. [transitive] to write or change a piece of music so that it is suitable for a particular instrument
arrange something for something
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Around andround can often be used with the same meaning inBrE around is more formal.在英式英语中，around 和 round 近义，不过 around 较正式 ：◆ The earth goes round/around the sun. 地球绕着太阳转。 ◆ They live round/around the corner. 他们住在附近。 ◆ We travelled round/around India. 我们在印度各地旅行。 ◆ She turned round/around when I came in. 我进来时她转过身来。 In NAmE around can be used in these meanings.在美式英语中，表示上述意思只能用 around。 Around ,round andabout can also sometimes be used with the same meaning inBrE 在英式英语中，有时 around、round 和 about 的含义相同 ：◆ The kids were running around/round/about outside. 孩子们在外面跑来跑去。 ◆ I've been waiting around/round/about to see her all day. 为了要见到她，我等了一整天。 In NAmE around can be used in these meanings.About oraround can be used in bothBrE NAmE 在美式英语中，表示上述意思只能用 around。在英式英语和美式英语中，about 或 around 均可表示大约 ：◆ We left around/about 8 o'clock. 我们在 8 点钟左右离开了。