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 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++bit1 /bɪt/ ●●● S1 adverb, pronoun  1  only slightly 略微a bit especially British English a) slightly or to a small degree 有点，稍微 SYN a little Could you turn the TV up a bit? 你把电视机稍微开响点儿好吗？ That’s a bit odd. 那可有点怪。 ‘Are you sorry to be leaving?’ ‘Yes, I am a bit.’ “你要走了，心里难过吗？”“是的，有点难过。” Aren’t you being a little bit unfair? 你这样是不是有点不公平？ I think you’re a bit too young to be watching this. 我觉得你年纪还小，不适合看这个。 She looks a bit like my sister. 她长得有点儿像我妹妹。a bit better/older/easier etc I feel a bit better now. 我现在感觉稍微好些了。 b) sometimes, but not very often 有时〔但不经常〕 I used to act a bit when I was younger. 我年轻时演过一点戏。 RegisterIn written English, people usually avoid a (little) bit and use slightly, rather, or somewhat instead: 在书面语中，人们一般避免使用 a (little) bit，而使用 slightly，rather 或 somewhatThis system is slightly more efficient. 这套系统的效率略高一些。The final cost was somewhat higher than expected. 最终成本比原先估计的稍高些。2  amount 数量a bit especially British English informal a small amount of a substance or of something that is not a physical object 一点，少量；一些 SYN a littlea bit of I may need a bit of help. 我可能需要一些帮助。 He still likes to do a bit of gardening. 他仍然喜欢干些园艺活儿。 I want to spend a bit of time with him before he goes. 我想在他走之前陪他一会儿。 With a bit of luck, we should have finished by five o’clock. 顺利的话我们5点钟之前应该能够完成的。 Everyone needs a little bit of encouragement. 谁都需要一点鼓励。 ‘Would you like cream in your coffee?’ ‘Yes please, just a bit.’ “你的咖啡要加奶油吗？”“好的，请加一点点。”a bit more/less Can we have a bit less noise, please? 大家稍微安静一点好吗？3  quite a lot 很多quite a bit  (also a good bit British English) a fairly large amount or to a fairly large degree 不少，许多；较大程度地 She’s quite a bit older than you, isn’t she? 她比你大很多吧？ He knows quite a bit about painting. 他很懂油画。quite a bit of I expect you do quite a bit of travelling? 我想你是经常在外面跑的吧？quite a bit more/less They’re worth quite a bit more than I thought. 它们比我原先想的要贵很多。4  time/distance 时间/距离a bit especially British English a short period of time or a short distance 一会儿；一小段距离 SYN a while You’ll have to wait a bit. 你得等一会儿。 I walked on a bit. 我继续走了一小段路。in a bit I’ll see you in a bit. 我一会儿见你。for a bit We sat around for a bit, chatting. 我们坐着聊了一会儿。5  a bit of a something especially British English used to show that the way you describe something is only true to a limited degree 有点儿〔用于减轻语气〕 The news came as a bit of a shock. 这个消息让人感到有点震惊。 I felt a bit of a fool. 我感觉自己有点傻。 It looks like they left in a bit of a hurry. 看来他们走得有点匆忙。6  not a bit/not one bit especially British EnglishNOT not at all 一点儿也不 You’re not a bit like your brother. 你一点儿也不像你弟弟。 Am I cross? No, not a bit of it. 我生气？没有，我一点也不生气。 I’m not in the least bit interested in whose fault it is. 对于是谁的错，我一点也不感兴趣。 Well, you haven’t surprised me, not one bit. 你并没有让我吃惊，一点也不。7  every bit as important/bad/good etc especially British EnglishSAME used to emphasize that something is equally important, bad etc as something else 同样重要/糟糕/好等〔表示强调〕 Jodi plays every bit as well as the men. 乔迪打得一点儿也不比男人差。8  bit by bit SLOW especially British English gradually 逐渐地，一点一点地 Bit by bit, I was starting to change my mind. 慢慢地我开始改变主意了。9  a/one bit at a time especially British EnglishLITTLE/NOT MUCH in several small parts or stages 每次一点 Memorize it a bit at a time. 每次记一点。10  take a bit of doing/explaining etc British English to be difficult to do, explain etc 做起来/解释起来等有点费劲 The new system took a bit of getting used to. 新的制度适应起来有点费劲。11  be a bit much British English to be unacceptable, impolite, or unfair 有点过分，不应当 It’s a bit much when he criticizes us for doing something that he does himself. 他真有点过分，自己这样做，却还要批评我们这样不对。12. be a bit of all right SEXY British English informal used to say that someone is sexually attractive 性感13  bit on the side SEX/HAVE SEX WITH British English informal someone’s bit on the side is a person they are having a sexual relationship with, even though they already have a wife, husband, or partner – used humorously or to show disapproval 婚外情人，相好〔幽默用法或含贬义〕 She stayed, in the hope that he’d tire of his bit on the side. 她留下来了，希望他会厌倦他的相好。14. a bit of stuff/fluff/skirt British English informal not politeWOMANINSULT offensive expressions meaning a young woman, especially one who is sexually attractive 骚货，小妞15. a bit of rough British English informal someone of a lower social class that someone has a sexual relationship with – used humorously 〔与社会地位较高者有性关系的〕粗人〔幽默用法〕5 GRAMMAR 语法:a bit, a bit of• Use a bit before an adjective, not before a noun or an adjective and noun a bit用于形容词之前，而不用于名词前，也不用于有形容词修饰的名词前He’s a bit shy (NOT 不说 a bit shy man).他有点腼腆。• Before a noun or an adjective and noun, use a bit of 名词或有形容词修饰的名词前用a bit ofThere was a bit of trouble (NOT 不说 a bit trouble).有些麻烦。It was a bit of a strange decision (NOT 不说 a bit strange decision).这个决定有点奇怪。• You can also use a bit after a verb or its object 动词或其宾语之后也可以用a bitI cried a bit (NOT 不说 a bit cried).我哭了一会儿。n GRAMMAR: Comparisona bit• You use a bit before an adjective: He’s a bit shy.I’m feeling a bit tired.a bit of• You use a bit of before an uncountable noun: We had a bit of trouble with the engine.a bit of a• You use a bit of a before a countable noun, or before an adjective and a countable noun: She has a bit of a cold.It was a bit of a strange decision.

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ldoce_708_zbit2 ●●● S1 W1 noun [countable]  1  PIECEpiece 片，块 a small piece of something 一小块，一小片bit of bits of broken glass 玻璃碎片 He wedged the door open with a bit of wood. 他塞了一小块木头抵住门不让它关上。break/rip/shake etc something to bits The aircraft was blown to bits. 飞机被炸得粉碎。 He’s taken the engine to bits. 他把发动机拆开了。fall/come to bits The old house was falling to bits. 那栋老房子要塌了。► see thesaurus at piece2  PARTpart 部分 British English informal a part of something larger 部分；片段；小块 This is the boring bit. 这部分很没劲。bit of We did the last bit of the journey on foot. 最后一段路程我们是步行的。bit about Did you like the bit about the monkey? 你喜欢讲猴子的那一段吗？► see thesaurus at part3  to bits British English informal very much or extremely 非常，极其 Mark’s a darling – I love him to bits. 马克是个可爱的人，我非常爱他。thrilled/chuffed/pleased to bits I’ve always wanted a car, so I’m thrilled to bits. 我一直想要一辆汽车，所以我兴奋极了。4  COMPUTERcomputer 计算机TD the smallest unit of information that a computer uses 位，比特〔计算机使用的最小信息单位〕 a 32-bit processor 32位处理器5  TOOLtool 工具TZ the sharp part of a tool for cutting or making holes 刀头；钻头 a drill bit 钻头6. FOR A HORSEhorse 马DSH the metal bar attached to a horse’s bridle that is put into its mouth and used to control it 嚼子，马衔 → be champing at the bit at champ1(2)7  bits and pieces  (also bits and bobs British English)THING informal any small things of various kinds 零零碎碎的东西 Let me get all my bits and pieces together. 让我把所有零零碎碎的东西都拾掇在一起。8  do your bit WORK THAT somebody DOESHELP informal to do a fair share of the work, effort etc that is needed to achieve something good or important 尽自己的本分 Everyone should do their bit for the environment. 每个人都应该尽自己的本分保护环境。9. get the bit between your teeth British English, take the bit between your teeth American EnglishDETERMINED to do something or deal with something in a very determined way, so that you are not likely to stop until it is done 执意；下定决心10  US MONEYmoney 钱 a) two bits/four bits American English informal 25 cents or 50 cents 25美分/50美分 b) PEC British English old-fashioned a small coin 小硬币11  pull something to bits British English informal to criticize something strongly 把某事物批评得一文不值 The critics pulled his new play to bits. 评论家把他的新剧本说得一无是处。12  TYPICALtypical behaviour/experience 典型的行为/经历 informal used to mean a kind of behaviour or experience that is typical of someone or something 典型行为[经历]the (whole) student/movie star/travelling etc bit Then she gave us the concerned mother bit. 随后她像母亲般为我们担心起来。13  be in bits  British English spoken informal to be extremely upset because something unpleasant or disappointing has happened 〔因为发生不愉快或令人失望的事情而〕沮丧 She was in bits after the race, and looked totally gutted. 比赛结束以后她非常沮丧，看上去难过极了。n COLLOCATIONSadjectivesa little/tiny bitThe floor was covered in tiny bits of glass.verbsfall/come to bits (=separate into many different parts because of being old or damaged)The book was so old that I was afraid it would fall to bits.break/smash to bitsThe vase fell and smashed to bits on the concrete floor.rip/tear something to bitsShe grabbed the letter and ripped it to bits.be blown to bits (=by a bomb)A bus shelter nearby was blown to bits.take something to bits (=separate the parts of something)Tony loves taking old radios and computers to bits.5 FREQUENCY 使用频率

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bit• a 16-bit processor• I'll probably do a bit of gardening this weekend.• I probably could, but I should get a bit of support from the script-writers.• Have you got a bit of paper I can write your address on?• The bloke was living a bit of a fantasy life.• I was a bit late.• The lantern swung on the beam, the glasses jumped on the table, and bits of earth fell from the ceiling.• Alan did the easy bit -- it was me who did all the hard work!• They looked every bit as scary to me as I had heard that they were from adults and other children.• My favourite bit is when they try to escape.• 'Would you like a slice of cake?' 'I'll just have a little bit, please.'• I hope this letter shows Rotties are not at all vicious but need a little bit of love and care.• There were little bits of food all over the carpet.• I mean that you did whatever you wanted without the slightest bit of concern as to how your behavior might affect others.• I'd like to try that cake. Just give me a small bit please.• I found some bits of glass in my sandwich.• Some bits of the book are actually quite funny.• He circled the house, looking in, and saw nothing but the bits and pieces of ordinary living.• the bit of the garden where the fruit trees are• All these bits and pieces washed ashore.• There'll be a war, and we'll all be blown to bits!• The jumper was very cheap - it'll probably fall to bits the first time I wear it.• I wouldn't give you two bits for that old book.bit of• There's been a bit of tension at the office lately.• All that's needed is a bit of imagination.• The floor was covered with tiny bits of broken glass.the last bit• County Museum of Art, contain the last bit of those deposits.• It all makes sense, except ... What in heaven's name does the last bit mean?• Then he slumps forward, face down, turned away from the last bit of dim illumination offered by the night sky.• It is the last bit of that sentence which contains the punch.• Then he came on towards Philip, scrambling the last bit of the slope.• Nicolo watched as Caroline spooned the last bit of tiramisu from her dessert plate.• When the plane finally launched into the empty sky, I watched myself hang on to the last bit of ground below.• Out the window, the last bit of sunlight mixed it up with the lights from the parking lot.bit3 verb  x-refthe past tense of bite bite的过去式From Longman Business Dictionarybitbit /bɪt/ noun [countable] COMPUTING the smallest unit of information that can be used by a computerThe total memory is approximately 64,000 bits.Origin bit2 1. Old English bita “piece bitten off, small piece of food”2. (1900-2000) binary digit3. Old English bite “act of biting”

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bit¹ S1 W1 /bɪt/ adverb, pronoun
1.  ONLY SLIGHTLY a bit especially British English
  a. slightly or to a small degree
   SYN  a little:
    Could you turn the TV up a bit?
    That’s a bit odd.
    ‘Are you sorry to be leaving?’ ‘Yes, I am a bit.’
    Aren’t you being a little bit unfair?
    I think you’re a bit too young to be watching this.
    She looks a bit like my sister.
    a bit better/older/easier etc
    I feel a bit better now.
  b. sometimes, but not very often:
    I used to act a bit when I was younger.
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    In written English, people usually avoid a (little) bit and use slightly, rather, or somewhat instead:
   ▪ This system is slightly more efficient.
   ▪ The final cost was somewhat higher than expected.
2.  AMOUNT a bit especially British English informal a small amount of a substance or of something that is not a physical object
   SYN  a little
    a bit of
    I may need a bit of help.
    He still likes to do a bit of gardening.
    I want to spend a bit of time with him before he goes.
    With a bit of luck, we should have finished by five o'clock.
    Everyone needs a little bit of encouragement.
    ‘Would you like cream in your coffee?’ ‘Yes please, just a bit.’
    a bit more/less
    Can we have a bit less noise, please?
3.  QUITE A LOT quite a bit (also a good bit British English) a fairly large amount or to a fairly large degree:
    She’s quite a bit older than you, isn’t she?
    He knows quite a bit about painting.
    quite a bit of
    I expect you do quite a bit of travelling?
    quite a bit more/less
    They’re worth quite a bit more than I thought.
4.  TIME/DISTANCE a bit especially British English a short period of time or a short distance
   SYN  a while:
    You’ll have to wait a bit.
    I walked on a bit
    in a bit
    I’ll see you in a bit.
    for a bit
    We sat around for a bit, chatting.
5. a bit of a something especially British English used to show that the way you describe something is only true to a limited degree:
    The news came as a bit of a shock.
    I felt a bit of a fool.
    It looks like they left in a bit of a hurry.
6. not a bit/not one bit especially British English not at all:
    You’re not a bit like your brother.
    Am I cross? No, not a bit of it.
    I’m not in the least bit interested in whose fault it is.
    Well, you haven’t surprised me, not one bit.
7. every bit as important/bad/good etc especially British English used to emphasize that something is equally important, bad etc as something else:
    Jodi plays every bit as well as the men.
8. bit by bit especially British English gradually:
    Bit by bit, I was starting to change my mind.
9. a/one bit at a time especially British English in several small parts or stages:
    Memorize it a bit at a time.
10. take a bit of doing/explaining etc British English to be difficult to do, explain etc:
    The new system took a bit of getting used to.
11. be a bit much British English to be unacceptable, impolite, or unfair:
    It’s a bit much when he criticizes us for doing something that he does himself.
12. be a bit of all right British English informal used to say that someone is sexually attractive
13. bit on the side British English informal someone’s bit on the side is a person they are having a sexual relationship with, even though they already have a wife, husband, or partner – used humorously or to show disapproval:
    She stayed, in the hope that he’d tire of his bit on the side.
14. a bit of stuff/fluff/skirt British English informal not polite offensive expressions meaning a young woman, especially one who is sexually attractive
15. a bit of rough British English informal someone of a lower social class that someone has a sexual relationship with – used humorously
     
GRAMMAR
  a bit, a bit of
  Use a bit before an adjective, not before a noun or an adjective and noun:
  ▪ He’s a bit shy (NOT a bit shy man).
  Before a noun or an adjective and noun, use a bit of:
  ▪ There was a bit of trouble (NOT a bit trouble).
  ▪ It was a bit of a strange decision (NOT a bit strange decision).
  You can also use a bit after a verb or its object:
  ▪ I cried a bit (NOT a bit cried).

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bit² S1 W1 noun [countable]1.  PIECE a small piece of something
    bit of
    bits of broken glass
    He wedged the door open with a bit of wood.
    break/rip/shake etc something to bits
    The aircraft was blown to bits.
    He’s taken the engine to bits.
    fall/come to bits
    The old house was falling to bits.
2.  PART British English informal a part of something larger:
    This is the boring bit.
    bit of
    We did the last bit of the journey on foot.
    bit about
    Did you like the bit about the monkey?
3. to bits British English informal very much or extremely:
    Mark’s a darling – I love him to bits.
    thrilled/chuffed/pleased to bits
    I’ve always wanted a car, so I’m thrilled to bits.
4.  COMPUTER the smallest unit of information that a computer uses:
    a 32-bit processor
5.  TOOL the sharp part of a tool for cutting or making holes:
    a drill bit
6.  HORSE the metal bar attached to a horse’s bridle that is put into its mouth and used to control it ⇨ be champing at the bit at champ¹(2)
7. bits and pieces (also bits and bobs British English) informal any small things of various kinds:
    Let me get all my bits and pieces together.
8. do your bit informal to do a fair share of the work, effort etc that is needed to achieve something good or important:
    Everyone should do their bit for the environment.
9. get the bit between your teeth British English, take the bit between your teeth American English to do something or deal with something in a very determined way, so that you are not likely to stop until it is done
10.  MONEY
  a. two bits/four bits American English informal 25 cents or 50 cents
  b. British English old-fashioned a small coin
11. pull something to bits British English informal to criticize something strongly:
    The critics pulled his new play to bits.
12.  TYPICAL BEHAVIOUR/EXPERIENCE informal used to mean a kind of behaviour or experience that is typical of someone or something
    the (whole) student/movie star/travelling etc bit
    Then she gave us the concerned mother bit.
13. be in bits British English spoken informal to be extremely upset because something unpleasant or disappointing has happened:
    She was in bits after the race, and looked totally gutted.
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ adjectives
   ▪ a little/tiny bit The floor was covered in tiny bits of glass.
■ verbs
   ▪ fall/come to bits (=separate into many different parts because of being old or damaged) The book was so old that I was afraid it would fall to bits.
   ▪ break/smash to bits The vase fell and smashed to bits on the concrete floor.
   ▪ rip/tear something to bits She grabbed the letter and ripped it to bits.
   ▪ be blown to bits (=by a bomb) A bus shelter nearby was blown to bits.
   ▪ take something to bits (=separate the parts of something) Tony loves taking old radios and computers to bits.

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bit³
the past tense of bite

🔑 bitBrE /bɪt/ 🔊NAmE /bɪt/ 🔊 noun➤small amount 小量🔑 a bit [singular] (used as an adverb 用作副词) (especially BrE) rather 有点儿；稍微 SYN a little ◆These trousers are a bit tight. 这条裤子有点紧。🔊🔊◆'Are you tired?' 'Yes, I am a bit.' “你累了吗？” “是的，有点。”🔊🔊◆It costs a bit more than I wanted to spend. 比我预计的消费高了一点。🔊🔊◆I can lend you fifty pounds, if you want. That should help a bit. 如果你需要，我可以借给你五十英镑。那应该有些帮助。🔊🔊

• In BrE it is common to use a bit to mean 'slightly' or 'to a small extent'. 英式英语常用 a bit 表示稍微、有点儿：◆These shoes are a bit tight. 这鞋有点儿紧。◆I'll be a bit later home tomorrow. 明天我要晚点儿回家。◆Can you turn the volume up a bit? 你能把音量开大点儿吗？
• It is more common in NAmE to say a little, or (informal) a little bit. You can also use these phrases in BrE. 美式英语较常用 a little 或 a little bit（非正式），英式英语亦可以这样说：◆These shoes are a little bit too tight. 这鞋有点儿紧。◆I'll be a little later home tomorrow. 明天我要晚点儿回家。◆Can you turn the volume up a little bit? 你能把音量开大点儿吗？

🔑 a bit [singular] (especially BrE) a short time or distance 稍顷；短距离◆Wait a bit! 等会儿！🔊🔊◆Can you move up a bit? 你请挪过去点儿好吗？🔊🔊◆Greg thought for a bit before answering. 格雷格略微思考了一下才回答。🔊🔊🔑 [countable] ~ of sth (especially BrE) a small amount or piece of sth 小量；小块◆some useful bits of information一些有用的零星信息◆With a bit of luck, we'll be there by 12. 如果顺利点，我们将于 12 点钟赶到那里。🔊🔊◆I've got a bit of shopping to do. 我要买点东西。🔊🔊◆a bit of cake一小块饼◆bits of grass/paper些许的草；纸屑➤part of sth 部分🔑 [countable] (especially BrE) a part of sth larger （事物的）一部分，一段◆The best bit of the holiday was seeing the Grand Canyon. 假期中最精彩的片段是参观大峡谷。🔊🔊◆The school play was a huge success—the audience roared with laughter at all the funny bits. 学校的演出获得了巨大成功，所有的滑稽片段都令观众哄堂大笑。🔊🔊➤large amount 大量 [singular] a ~ (of sth) (informal, especially BrE) a large amount 大量◆'How much does he earn?' 'Quite a bit!' “他有多少收入？” “挺多的！”🔊🔊◆The new system will take a bit of getting used to (= it will take a long time to get used to). 适应新系统将需花很多时间。🔊🔊➤computing 计算机技术 [countable] the smallest unit of information used by a computer 比特，二进制位，位（计算机的最小信息单位）➤for horse 马 [countable] a metal bar that is put in a horse's mouth so that the rider can control it 嚼子➤tool 工具

[countable] a tool or part of a tool for drilling (= making) holes 钻头；刀头；钎头  ➡  see also drill noun (1) ➤money 钱 [countable] (NAmE, informal) an amount of money equal to 12½ cents * 12.5 分；一角二分半➤sexual organs 生殖器官bits [plural] (BrE, informal) a person's sexual organs （人的）生殖器  ➡  see also bite, bit, bitten ●be in ˈbits(BrE, informal) to be very sad or worried 非常难过（或焦虑）◆Inside I'm in bits because I miss him so much. 我内心非常难受，因为太想念他了。🔊🔊●the (whole)… bit(informal, disapproving) behaviour or ideas that are typical of a particular group, type of person or activity （某团体、某类人或活动的）典型行为，特有观念◆She couldn't accept the whole drug-culture bit. 她无法接受这种毒品文化。🔊🔊●bit by ˈbita piece at a time; gradually 一点一点地；逐渐地◆He assembled the model aircraft bit by bit. 他把飞机模型一点一点地组装起来。🔊🔊◆Bit by bit memories of the night came back to me. 我渐渐回忆起了那晚的点点滴滴。🔊🔊●a bit ˈmuch(informal) not fair or not reasonable 过分；不应当；不合理◆It's a bit much calling me at three in the morning. 凌晨三点钟打电话给我，太过分了。🔊🔊●a bit of a…(informal, especially BrE) used when talking about unpleasant or negative things or ideas, to mean 'rather a…' （谈及负面事情时用）有点儿◆We may have a bit of a problem on our hands. 我们手头的问题可能有点棘手。🔊🔊◆The rail strike is a bit of a pain. 这次铁路罢工有点头痛。🔊🔊●a bit of all ˈright(BrE, slang) a person that you think is sexually attractive 有魅力的人；性感的人●a bit of ˈrough(BrE, slang) a person of a low social class who has a sexual relationship with sb of a higher class （与社会地位较高者有性关系的）草根情人●a bit on the ˈside(BrE, slang) the boyfriend or girlfriend of sb who is already married or in a steady sexual relationship with sb else 婚外情人；第三者●ˌbits and ˈpieces/ˈbobs(BrE, informal) small objects or items of various kinds 零七碎八；零星物品◆She stuffed all her bits and pieces into a bag and left. 她把她零零碎碎的东西都塞进了一只包里就走了。🔊🔊●do your ˈbit(informal) to do your share of a task 干分内的事◆We can finish this job on time if everyone does their bit. 要是每个人都尽职，我们就能按时完成这项工作。🔊🔊●every bit as good, bad, etc. (as sb/sth)just as good, bad, etc.; equally good, bad, etc. （和某人、某事物）同样好、同样坏等◆Rome is every bit as beautiful as Paris. 罗马和巴黎一样美丽。🔊🔊●get the bit between your teeth(informal) to become very enthusiastic about sth that you have started to do so that you are unlikely to stop until you have finished 果断地做某事；义无反顾●not a ˈbit●not one (little) ˈbitnot at all; not in any way 一点也不；毫不◆'Are you cold?' 'Not a bit.' “你冷吗？” “一点不冷。”🔊🔊◆It's not a bit of use (= there's no point in) complaining. 抱怨毫无意义。🔊🔊◆I don't like that idea one bit. 我根本不喜欢那个主意。🔊🔊●not a ˈbit of it!(informal, BrE) used for saying that sth that you had expected to happen did not happen （预计要发生的事）根本不是那样，压根儿没有发生◆You'd think she'd be tired after the journey but not a bit of it! 你以为她旅行之后会疲劳，根本没那回事！🔊🔊●to bitsinto small pieces 成为碎片；变成小块◆The book fell to bits in my hands. 那本书在我手中成了碎片。🔊🔊◆She took the engine to bits, then carefully put it together again. 她把发动机拆开，又再仔细装好。🔊🔊(informal) very much 非常；十分◆I love my kids to bits. 我非常爱我的孩子。🔊🔊◆She was thrilled to bits when I said I'd come. 我说我会来，她高兴坏了。🔊🔊●not a blind bit/the blindest bit of…(BrE, informal) not any 丝毫没有◆He didn't take a blind bit of notice of me (= he ignored me). 他压根儿没理睬我。🔊🔊◆It won't make the blindest bit of difference (= it will make no difference at all). 那根本不会有什么分别的。🔊🔊●ˌchamping at the ˈbit(informal) impatient to do or start doing sth 迫不及待；急不可耐