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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ldoce_715_zen·ter /ˈentə $ -ər/ ●●● S2 W1 verb 1 go into 进入 a) [intransitive, transitive]ENTER to go or come into a place 进入〔某处〕 Silence fell as I entered the room. 我一进去，屋里就静下来了。 Few reporters dared to enter the war zone. 没有几个记者敢进入战区。 b) [transitive]ENTER if an object enters part of something, it goes inside it 进入〔某物中〕 The bullet had entered his brain. 子弹打入了他的大脑。2 start working 开始工作 [intransitive, transitive]JOIN AN ORGANIZATION to start working in a particular profession or organization, or to start studying at a school or university 开始从事〔某职业〕；加入〔某组织〕；考上〔学校或大学〕 Both the boys entered the army. 两个男孩都参了军。 She entered politics in 1996. 她于1996年进入政界。 He entered the Church (=became a priest) as a young man. 他年轻时就领了圣职。3 start an activity 开始活动 [transitive]TAKE PART/BE INVOLVED to start to take part in an activity, or become involved in a situation 开始参加；着手进行 He entered the election as the clear favourite. 他参加竞选时显然最有希望获胜。 The rebels were prepared to enter negotiations (=start discussing something). 叛乱分子愿意参加谈判。4 computer 计算机 a) TD[transitive] to put information into a computer by pressing the keys 输入〔信息〕 Press the return key to enter the information. 按回车键输入信息。enter something into something The names are entered into a database. 姓名被输入数据库。 b) TD[intransitive, transitive] if you enter a computer system, you are given permission to use it by the computer 进入〔计算机系统〕 It won’t let you enter without a password. 没有密码你就无法登录。► see thesaurus at write5 write information 写下信息 [transitive]WRITE to write information on a particular part of a form, document etc 〔在表格、文件等中〕写下，填上 Don’t forget to enter your postcode. 别忘了填上你的邮政编码。enter in/into Enter your name in the space provided. 在空白处填上你的姓名。6 TAKE PART/BE INVOLVEDcompetition/examination 竞赛/考试 [intransitive, transitive] to arrange to take part in a race, competition, examination etc, or to arrange for someone else to take part 报名参加〔赛跑、竞赛、考试等〕；安排〔某人〕参加 At least 30 schools entered the competition. 至少有30所学校参加了竞赛。enter for Decisions about when he or she is entered for an examination should be taken very carefully. 应慎重决定其何时参加考试。7 period of time 时期 [transitive] to begin a period of time when something happens 进入…时期 The economy has entered a period of recession. 经济步入了衰退期。enter its third week/sixth day/second year etc The talks have now entered their third week. 会谈已进入第三周。8 start to exist 开始出现 [transitive]CHANGE/MAKE something DIFFERENT if a new idea, thought etc enters your head, or a new quality enters something, it suddenly starts to exist there 〔新的想法、观念等〕突然产生；〔新的特质〕突然出现 A note of panic entered her voice. 她的声音突然透出一丝恐慌。it never entered somebody’s head/mind (=used to say that someone never considered a particular idea, especially when this is surprising) 某人从未想到 It never entered his head that she might be seeing someone else. 他从未想到过她或许会另有相好。9 enter somebody’s life EFFECT/INFLUENCEif someone or something enters your life, you start to know them or be affected by them 进入某人的生活10 official statement 正式的陈述 [transitive] formal to make an official statement 正式提出11 enter into something phrasal verb 12 enter upon something phrasal verb formal TAKE PART/BE INVOLVEDto start doing something or being involved in it 开始做〔某事〕；参与〔某事〕n GRAMMAR: Comparisonenter• You enter a place: They entered the building through the front door. ✗Don’t say: They entered into the building. • You usually use enter into when talking about starting agreements or discussions with someone.go• You go into a place: They went into the building through the front door. THESAURUSenter to go or come into a place. Enter is more formal than go in 进入〔某处，enter比go in更为正式〕It appears the burglars entered the house through a back window. 窃贼似乎是从后窗进入室内的。Occupying troops entered the town on 8th April. 占领军于4月8日进入该城。go in/into something to enter a place. Go in/into is the usual phrase to use in everyday English 进入某处〔常用于日常英语〕It was getting cold so we went in. 天渐渐冷了，于是我们进去了。He went into the cafe and ordered a drink. 他走进咖啡馆，点了一杯饮料。come in/into something to enter a place – used when you are already in that place 进入某处〔说话人已在该处时使用〕Come in and sit down. 进来坐吧。When you come into the village, you’ll see the church on your right. 你一进村子，就会看到右边的教堂。get in/into something to succeed in entering a place, especially when it is difficult or it takes a long time 进入某处〔尤指很难进入或费时许久才能进入的地方〕I’d lost my key so I couldn’t get in. 我把钥匙弄丢了，进不了门。You can’t get into the club if you are under 18. 不满18岁者不能进入该俱乐部。break in/into something to enter a building using force, for example in order to steal something 闯入某处〔如为了行窃〕If anyone tries to break in, the alarm will go off. 要是有人试图闯入，警报器会响。burst in/into something to enter a room or building very suddenly and noisily 突然冲进[闯进]某处Two men with guns burst in and told us to lie on the floor. 两名持枪男子突然闯入，叫我们躺在地上。He burst into my office laughing and screaming like a maniac. 他突然闯入我的办公室，像疯子一样又笑又叫。barge in/into something to suddenly enter a room where you are not wanted because you are interrupting someone or you were not invited 闯入某处〔指打扰了别人或不请自来〕She just barged into my room without knocking. 她门也不敲，径直闯进我的房间。You can’t just go barging in. 你不能就这么直接闯进去。sneak in/into something to enter a place quietly and secretly hoping that no one will notice you (偷偷)溜进某处If you’re late, just try and sneak into the back of the class. 你要是迟到了，就尽量从教室后面溜进来。slip in/into something to enter a place quietly and quickly 溜进某处Maggie opened the door silently and slipped in. 玛吉悄悄打开门，溜了进来。trespass formal to enter an area of land that belongs to someone else without permission 擅闯〔某地〕The sign said ‘Trespassers will be prosecuted’. 告示牌上写着“非请莫入，违者必究”。Trespassing on the railway is a criminal offence in the UK. 擅闯铁路线在英国是违法行为。5 FREQUENCY 使用频率
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enter• People walked many miles just to enter a church building even once a month.• He has entered a special defence of alibi in respect of the alleged taxi crimes.• No direct rays could enter, and I knew that, as soon as I closed the hatch, I'd be travelling blind.• She'd entered and won a competiton run by a local photographer, Colin Wakeham.• Previously, people entered caves to Join with the Goddess's body.• Eight horses were entered for the first race.• As part of his training program, Lauck has been entered in Sunday's race.• If a word is entered incorrectly the machine refuses to obey the command.• Mozart decided to enter into the prevailing spirit of the place.• A friend of mine entered me in the 10K race.• Before this war commenced, the idea of doing what is called work never once entered my mind.• A man was arrested for trying to enter the actress's Beverly Hills home.• Enter the amount of money you wish to take out of your account.• Congress is considering raising the number of skilled workers who may enter the country each year.• Everyone entering the country must show a passport.• Jay and Cindy entered the dance competition for fun - they had no idea they would win.• Enter the filename and click 'OK'.• Army tanks entered the main square of the city.• Jason plans to enter the Navy.• Last week, the governor entered the public debate on health-care reform.• As soon as he entered the room, he knew there was something wrong.• It appears the burglars entered through a back window.• Bacteria can enter through a cut or graze on the skin.• Eighty percent of the children in the program had entered university with good grades.• Enter your address and telephone number in the spaces provided.• Enter your user name and hit the return key.entered politics• De Maizière, a Protestant lay official, had only recently and apparently reluctantly entered politics.• Both entered politics early and came to the height of their power in their late 40s.• She married, converted to a form of Buddhism and entered politics, forming a new party for the lower castes.• Many of its earlier leaders were lay preachers who entered politics in order to apply their religious ideals in practical ways.• Arteaga, 40, entered politics through her participation in government cultural foundations and agencies.enter negotiations• I know the other party and I are going to work out a deal when we enter negotiations.enter in/into• Users have to register, but aren't obliged to enter into a lengthy contractual agreement.• The waste-management company also entered into a pact to acquire other Wastemasters assets for about $ 15. 8 million.• He later entered into a rehab program.• The treaty was due to enter into force after ratification by the parliaments of the five signatories by Jan. 1,1992.• A.. That entered into my mind.• For each of these problems a problem report will be entered into the computer system and assigned to the Computer Group Manager.• When government enters into the enthusiastic, unrestrained greed of a market frenzy, we are all affected.it never entered somebody’s head/mind• I knew the rule well enough, but in that split second it never entered my head.• Yet it never entered her head for a moment to think that Prince Charles was remotely interested in romance.entered ... plea• Gridley, 84, has been charged with bribery and attempted bribery, but has not been arraigned or entered a plea.• Michael Joseph Dixon, 21, entered pleas of guilty on all the charges May 15.• Less than a year after the shooting, Ray entered a plea of guilty.• Highway 101 near Asti July 11, but entered a plea of no contest to assaulting the peace officer during the escape.• A second man, Tony Gallagher, also entered a plea of not guilty to causing death by reckless driving.• Judge Paul Mahoney waived her public appearance at the arraignment, where Mitchell entered a plea on her behalf of not guilty.• Neither suspect entered a plea Tuesday.From Longman Business Dictionaryenteren‧ter /ˈentə-ər/ verb [transitive]1if people or goods enter a country, they arrive thereA lot of goods are fraudulently and illegally entering the US.2COMMERCEif a company enters a market, it starts selling goods or services in that marketThe financial institution entered the Texas market last year by buying 20 failed banks.Konica entered the underwater camera market with a basic model costing $8.95.3COMMERCEPROPERTYif a possible buyer enters a market, they start looking for something to buy thereProperty prices soared as more young people entered the housing market.4FINANCEif someone enters a financial market, they buy or sell something thereInstitutional investors repeatedly entered the market to sell as share prices rallied.5ACCOUNTINGto write something in an account book, on a list etcAny deposits received in advance are entered in the cash book.6COMPUTINGto put information into a computer by pressing the KEYsIf a command is entered incorrectly, the machine will not recognize it.7LAWto legally make an agreementThe change to the law will protect customers who enter a contract as a result of doorstep canvassing.8to start a particular careerBritain’s agriculture industry could be plunged into crisis as fewer young people enter farming.9enter a plea of guilty/not guiltyLAW to say that you are guilty or not guilty of a crime in a court of lawHe entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of causing death by reckless driving. → enter into something→ See Verb tableOrigin enter (1200-1300) Old French entrer, from Latin intrare, from intra “inside”en·ter verb →n GRAMMAR1 →THESAURUS1
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en‧ter S2 W1 /ˈentə $ -ər/
verb
a. [intransitive and transitive] to go or come into a place:
Silence fell as I entered the room.
Few reporters dared to enter the war zone.
b. [transitive] if an object enters part of something, it goes inside it:
The bullet had entered his brain.
2. START WORKING [intransitive and transitive] to start working in a particular profession or organization, or to start studying at a school or university:
Both the boys entered the army.
She entered politics in 1996.
He entered the Church (=became a priest) as a young man.
3. START AN ACTIVITY [transitive] to start to take part in an activity, or become involved in a situation:
He entered the election as the clear favourite.
The rebels were prepared to enter negotiations (=start discussing something).
4. COMPUTER
a. [transitive] to put information into a computer by pressing the keys:
Press the return key to enter the information.
enter something into something
The names are entered into a database.
b. [intransitive and transitive] if you enter a computer system, you are given permission to use it by the computer:
It won’t let you enter without a password.
5. WRITE INFORMATION [transitive] to write information on a particular part of a form, document etc:
Don’t forget to enter your postcode.
enter in/into
Enter your name in the space provided.
6. COMPETITION/EXAMINATION [intransitive and transitive] to arrange to take part in a race, competition, examination etc, or to arrange for someone else to take part:
At least 30 schools entered the competition.
enter for
Decisions about when he or she is entered for an examination should be taken very carefully.
7. PERIOD OF TIME [transitive] to begin a period of time when something happens:
The economy has entered a period of recession.
enter its third week/sixth day/second year etc
The talks have now entered their third week.
8. START TO EXIST [transitive] if a new idea, thought etc enters your head, or a new quality enters something, it suddenly starts to exist there:
A note of panic entered her voice.
it never entered sb’s head/mind (=used to say that someone never considered a particular idea, especially when this is surprising)
It never entered his head that she might be seeing someone else.
9. enter sb’s life if someone or something enters your life, you start to know them or be affected by them:
By the time Angie entered his life, he was almost 30.
10. OFFICIAL STATEMENT [transitive] formal to make an official statement:
Wilson entered a plea of not guilty (=said that he was not guilty at the beginning of a court case).
Residents entered a number of objections to the scheme.
▪ enter to go or come into a place. Enter is more formal than go in: It appears the burglars entered the house through a back window. | Occupying troops entered the town on 8th April.
▪go in/into something to enter a place. Go in/into is the usual phrase to use in everyday English: It was getting cold so we went in. | He went into the cafe and ordered a drink.
▪come in/into something to enter a place – used when you are already in that place: Come in and sit down. | When you come into the village, you’ll see the church on your right.
▪get in/into something to succeed in entering a place, especially when it is difficult or it takes a long time: I’d lost my key so I couldn’t get in. | You can’t get into the club if you are under 18.
▪break in/into something to enter a building using force, for example in order to steal something: If anyone tries to break in, the alarm will go off.
▪burst in/into something to enter a room or building very suddenly and noisily: Two men with guns burst in and told us to lie on the floor. | He burst into my office laughing and screaming like a maniac.
▪barge in/into something to suddenly enter a room where you are not wanted because you are interrupting someone or you were not invited: She just barged into my room without knocking. | You can’t just go barging in.
▪sneak in/into something to enter a place quietly and secretly hoping that no one will notice you: If you’re late, just try and sneak into the back of the class.
▪slip in/into something to enter a place quietly and quickly: Maggie opened the door silently and slipped in.
▪trespass formal to enter an area of land that belongs to someone else without permission: The sign said ‘Trespassers will be prosecuted’. | Trespassing on the railway is a criminal offence in the UK.
enter into something phrasal verb
1. enter into an agreement/contract etc to make an official agreement to do something
enter into an agreement/contract etc with
Some local authorities have entered into partnership with private companies.
2. to start discussing or dealing with something:
It could be a problem, but we don’t need to enter into that just yet.
enter into discussions/negotiations (with somebody)
The government refused to enter into discussions with the opposition.
3. [usually in negatives] to affect a situation and be something that you consider when you make a choice:
He always buys the best – money doesn’t enter into it.
4. enter into the spirit of it/things to take part in a game, party etc in an eager way
enter upon something phrasal verb formal
to start doing something or being involved in it:
countries newly entering upon industrialization
en‧ter S2 W1 /ˈentə $ -ər/
verb Date: 1200-1300
Language: Old French
Origin: entrer, from Latin intrare, from intra 'inside'
1. GO INTO Language: Old French
Origin: entrer, from Latin intrare, from intra 'inside'
a. [intransitive and transitive] to go or come into a place:
b. [transitive] if an object enters part of something, it goes inside it:
2. START WORKING [intransitive and transitive] to start working in a particular profession or organization, or to start studying at a school or university:
3. START AN ACTIVITY [transitive] to start to take part in an activity, or become involved in a situation:
4. COMPUTER
a. [transitive] to put information into a computer by pressing the keys:
enter something into something
b. [intransitive and transitive] if you enter a computer system, you are given permission to use it by the computer:
5. WRITE INFORMATION [transitive] to write information on a particular part of a form, document etc:
enter in/into
6. COMPETITION/EXAMINATION [intransitive and transitive] to arrange to take part in a race, competition, examination etc, or to arrange for someone else to take part:
enter for
7. PERIOD OF TIME [transitive] to begin a period of time when something happens:
enter its third week/sixth day/second year etc
8. START TO EXIST [transitive] if a new idea, thought etc enters your head, or a new quality enters something, it suddenly starts to exist there:
it never entered sb’s head/mind (=used to say that someone never considered a particular idea, especially when this is surprising)
9. enter sb’s life if someone or something enters your life, you start to know them or be affected by them:
10. OFFICIAL STATEMENT [transitive] formal to make an official statement:
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enter into something phrasal verb
1. enter into an agreement/contract etc to make an official agreement to do something
enter into an agreement/contract etc with
2. to start discussing or dealing with something:
enter into discussions/negotiations (with somebody)
3. [usually in negatives] to affect a situation and be something that you consider when you make a choice:
4. enter into the spirit of it/things to take part in a game, party etc in an eager way
enter upon something phrasal verb formal
to start doing something or being involved in it:
