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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++list1 /lɪst/ ●●● S1 W1 noun [countable]  1 LISTa set of names, numbers etc, usually written one below the other, for example so that you can remember or check them 名单,清单,目录list of Make a list of all the things you have to do. 把你必须做的所有事情列一个清单。on/in a list The first person on my list is Mrs Gilling. 我的名单上排在第一位的是吉林夫人。2 be high/low on a list (of something)  (also be at the top/bottom of a list) to be considered very important or not very important 是最紧要的/最不紧要的(事情) A good car is high on my list of priorities. 买一辆好车是我的当务之急。 Civil List, → be on the danger list at danger(5)COLLOCATIONSverbsmake/draw up/write a list 列一个清单Could you make a list of any supplies we need? 你能否为我们列一个必需品清单?compile a list formal (=write a list) 列出清单They’ve compiled a list of children’s clubs and organizations. 他们已列出一份儿童俱乐部及机构的清单。put somebody/something on a list 将某人/某物列入清单I was put on a waiting list to see a specialist at the hospital. 我已被列入那家医院一位专科医生的预约候诊名单。top a list (=be the first thing in a list) 居名单之首The novel topped the best-seller list. 该小说位居畅销榜榜首。phrasesat the top/bottom of a list 位列名单之首/之末Her name was at the top of the list of students. 她的名字位列学生名单之首。first/last on a list 在名单的第一个/最后一个Your name will be first on my list. 在我的名单上,你的名字将是头一个。nWhy am I always last on the list?ADJECTIVES/NOUN + listlong/short 长的/短的He read out a long list of errors. 他宣读了一份长长的错误列表。a complete/full/comprehensive list 一份完整的/全面的/详尽的名单The full list of winners is on page seven. 完整的获奖者名单在第七页。a price list 一份价格清单We’ll send you a catalog and price list. 我们将为您寄送一份目录及价格清单。a shopping list (=a list of things you want to buy) 一份购物清单na Christmas shopping lista grocery list American English (=a list of food you want to buy) 食品购买清单nDid you put milk on the grocery list?a wine list (=a list of wines available in a restaurant) 〔餐厅的〕酒单na good wine lista waiting list (=a list of people who are waiting for something) 等候者名单nIf you don’t get the class you want, you can put your name on a waiting list.a mailing list (=a list of people that a company sends information to) 邮寄名单nIf you do not want to be on our mailing list, please tick the box below.a guest list (=a list of people invited somewhere) 宾客名单nthe guest list for the wedding receptiona to-do list (=a list of things you must do) 待办事项清单nPainting the bedroom is at the top of my to-do list.na hit list (=a list of people, organizations etc that someone wants to harm or stop)nTHESAURUSlist a set of names, places, jobs you need to do etc, which are written one below the otherHenry’s name wasn’t on the list. She made a list of the people she wanted to invite to the wedding.Could I have a list of hotels in Bournemouth and the surrounding area?I forgot to bring my shopping list with me.checklist a list of things you need or things you have to do which you keep in order to help you remember themUse a checklist when visiting properties to buy, so that you keep a record of which features you liked and didn’t like.I made a checklist of things I needed to do before the holiday.short list/shortlist a list of the most suitable people for a job or prize, chosen from a larger group of peopleHer name is on the shortlist for the Booker Prize.You were lucky to even get onto the shortlist.A shortlist is drawn up, from which the successful candidate will be chosen.register an official list containing the names of all the people, organizations, or things of a particular typea register of qualified translatorsa civil register of births, deaths, and marriagesMake sure your name is on the electoral register (=the official list of people who can vote).programme British English, program American English a list of all the activities or events that have been planned, especially one that shows when each event will happenFirst on the programme is a speech by the organizer, Mrs Jenkins.A spectacular program of exhibitions, displays and competitions has been planned.Because of bad weather, our programme of events has had to be changed slightly.agenda a list of the subjects that will be discussed at a meetingHave you got a copy of the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting?the next item on the agendaThe fuel crisis will be at the top of the agenda for today’s board meeting.index an alphabetical list of names and subjects at the back of a book, that shows which page they are mentioned onIt’s a lot quicker if you use the index.I looked up his name in the index.inventory a list of everything in a house, factory, or shop, written so that you know exactly what is thereSome of the things in the shop were not listed in the inventory.The company keeps a full inventory of its equipment. | make an inventoryShe made an inventory of everything in the apartment.
Examples from the Corpus
listCould I have a list of hotels in Bournemouth and the surrounding area?I made a list of all the things I had to do that day.I drew up a list of all the jobs I had to do in the house.A list of competitors will be posted on the main notice board.an alphabetical list of studentsThe stonework around the bay windows was crumbling and the upper front bay had developed a distinct list.This is the guest list for the wedding.The county is expanding its list of stores and outlets where the public can buy sandbags and sand, if needed.So far, Gomez says, his Web site has produced more names to add to mailing lists than actual customers.Subscribers indicate the areas in which they are interested and the relevant lists are sent each month.I forgot to bring my shopping list with me.I feel a shade disappointed that the small but promising mysteries of the shopping list have yielded up such a homely creature.What follows is the list of goals for salt reduction for our typical dieter.Sarah's name had been crossed off the list of candidates.Henry's name wasn't on the list.The lists of poems presented... offer a wide choice for each grade.I'm afraid the English course is already full, and there is a waiting list.Initial comparisons Four trees were constructed from the same word lists, and candidate strings from a test sentence checked against them.list ofMake a list of the things you have to do.
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list2 ●●● S2 W3 verb  1 [transitive]LIST to write a list, or mention things one after the other 列出〔清单〕;列举 The guidebook lists 1,000 hotels and restaurants. 旅游手册上列有1,000家宾馆和餐厅。2 [transitive] to put someone on an official list, especially a hospital or court list 列入正式名单〔尤指医院或法庭的名单〕list somebody in fair/stable etc condition Several passengers were listed in critical condition. 有几名乘客被列入重症名单。 The case was listed for trial in the Crown Court. 该案被列入刑事法庭审理清单。3. [intransitive]TTW if a ship lists, it leans to one side 〔船只〕倾斜
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Examples from the Corpus
listPtolemy compiled a star catalogue in which he listed 48 constellations.Parish Churches Norman work surviving among these is too numerous to list.a useful booklet, listing all the colleges that take part-time studentsA teacher volunteers and works the staff through a brainstorming session, listing all the issues that they feel should be discussed.The books are listed alphabetically, according to the name of the author.Some of the most straight forward of these are listed at the end of this book.He listed how many of those people were working feverishly on space.These should be available from most good component suppliers and are certainly listed in the Maplin catalogue.A new 30-page Hong Kong guide lists more than 100 budget hotels.Chapman lists rugby as one of his hobbies.The ballots sent to 2,987 property owners list the two separate assessments.Cer-tain rosaries are listed without mysteries.
From Longman Business Dictionarylistlist1 /lɪst/ noun [countable] a set of items such as figures, names etc that belong to a particular group, written down one after the otherdetailed lists of proposed prices see also blacklist, checklist focus list hit list mailing list shopping list watch listlistlist2 verb1[transitive] to put items such as figures, names etc together in a groupThe names and addresses of these bureaux are listed in Appendix I. see also blacklist2[transitive]FINANCE to make stocks and shares officially available on a stockmarketIt plans to list 29% of its stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.3[intransitive, transitive] American English if something is listed at a particular amount or lists for a particular amount, that is the price asked for itThe house had been listed at just under $4 million.The basic model lists for $28,045.→ See Verb tableOrigin list1 (1500-1600) French liste, from Italian lista list2 1. (1600-1700) → LIST12. (1600-1700) Origin unknown.
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list1 S1 W1 /lɪst/ noun [countable]
 Date: 1500-1600
 Language: French
 Origin: liste, from Italian lista
1. a set of names, numbers etc, usually written one below the other, for example so that you can remember or check them
    list of
    Make a list of all the things you have to do.
    on/in a list
    The first person on my list is Mrs Gilling.
2. be high/low on a list (of something) (also be at the top/bottom of a list) to be considered very important or not very important:
    A good car is high on my list of priorities.
Civil List, ⇨ be on the danger list at danger(5)
     
COLLOCATIONS
■ verbs
    make/draw up/write a list Could you make a list of any supplies we need?
    compile a list formal (=write a list) They’ve compiled a list of children’s clubs and organizations.
    put somebody/something on a list I was put on a waiting list to see a specialist at the hospital.
    top a list (=be the first thing in a list) The novel topped the best-seller list.
■ phrases
    at the top/bottom of a list Her name was at the top of the list of students.
    first/last on a list Your name will be first on my list. | Why am I always last on the list?
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + list
    long/short He read out a long list of errors.
    a complete/full/comprehensive list The full list of winners is on page seven.
    a price list We’ll send you a catalog and price list.
    a shopping list (=a list of things you want to buy) a Christmas shopping list
    a grocery list American English (=a list of food you want to buy) Did you put milk on the grocery list?
    a wine list (=a list of wines available in a restaurant) a good wine list
    a waiting list (=a list of people who are waiting for something) If you don’t get the class you want, you can put your name on a waiting list.
    a mailing list (=a list of people that a company sends information to) If you do not want to be on our mailing list, please tick the box below.
    a guest list (=a list of people invited somewhere) the guest list for the wedding reception
    a to-do list (=a list of things you must do) Painting the bedroom is at the top of my to-do list.
    a hit list (=a list of people, organizations etc that someone wants to harm or stop)
     
THESAURUS
    list a set of names, places, jobs you need to do etc, which are written one below the other: Henry’s name wasn’t on the list. | She made a list of the people she wanted to invite to the wedding. | Could I have a list of hotels in Bournemouth and the surrounding area? | I forgot to bring my shopping list with me.
    checklist a list of things you need or things you have to do which you keep in order to help you remember them: Use a checklist when visiting properties to buy, so that you keep a record of which features you liked and didn’t like. | I made a checklist of things I needed to do before the holiday.
    short list/shortlist a list of the most suitable people for a job or prize, chosen from a larger group of people: Her name is on the shortlist for the Booker Prize. | You were lucky to even get onto the shortlist. | A shortlist is drawn up, from which the successful candidate will be chosen.
    register an official list containing the names of all the people, organizations, or things of a particular type: a register of qualified translators | a civil register of births, deaths, and marriages | Make sure your name is on the electoral register (=the official list of people who can vote).
    programme British English, program American English a list of all the activities or events that have been planned, especially one that shows when each event will happen: First on the programme is a speech by the organizer, Mrs Jenkins. | A spectacular program of exhibitions, displays and competitions has been planned. | Because of bad weather, our programme of events has had to be changed slightly.
    agenda a list of the subjects that will be discussed at a meeting: Have you got a copy of the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting? | the next item on the agenda | The fuel crisis will be at the top of the agenda for today’s board meeting.
    index an alphabetical list of names and subjects at the back of a book, that shows which page they are mentioned on: It’s a lot quicker if you use the index. | I looked up his name in the index.
    inventory a list of everything in a house, factory, or shop, written so that you know exactly what is there: Some of the things in the shop were not listed in the inventory. | The company keeps a full inventory of its equipment. | make an inventory: She made an inventory of everything in the apartment.

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list2 S2 W3 verb
 Sense 1-2
 Date: 1600-1700
 Origin: list1
 Sense 3
 Date: 1600-1700
 Origin: Origin unknown.
1. [transitive] to write a list, or mention things one after the other:
    The guidebook lists 1,000 hotels and restaurants.
2. [transitive] to put someone on an official list, especially a hospital or court list
    list somebody in fair/stable etc condition
    Several passengers were listed in critical condition.
    The case was listed for trial in the Crown Court.
3. [intransitive] if a ship lists, it leans to one side


🔑 listBrE /lɪst/ 🔊NAmE /lɪst/ 🔊 noun🔑 [countable] a series of names, items, figures, etc., especially when they are written or printed 一览表;名单;目录;清单a shopping/wine/price list 购物单;酒类表;价目表to make a list of things to do把要做的事列成清单(formal) to draw up a list 拟订清单Is your name on the list? 表上有你的名字吗?🔊🔊Having to wait hours came high on the list of complaints. 在投诉当中,最多的是抱怨等候时间太长。🔊🔊   see also A-list, hit list, laundry list, mailing list, shortlist noun, waiting list, wait list [singular] the fact of a ship leaning to one side (船的)倾斜be on/off the ˈdanger list(BrE) to be so ill/sick that you may die; to no longer be very ill/sick 病危;病入膏肓;病势危急(或好转);(病人)转危为安
🔑 listBrE /lɪst/ 🔊NAmE /lɪst/ 🔊 verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they list BrE /lɪst/ 🔊 NAmE /lɪst/ 🔊present simple - he / she / it lists BrE /lɪsts/ 🔊 NAmE /lɪsts/ 🔊past simple listed BrE /ˈlɪstɪd/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈlɪstɪd/ 🔊past participle listed BrE /ˈlɪstɪd/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈlɪstɪd/ 🔊 -ing form listing BrE /ˈlɪstɪŋ/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈlɪstɪŋ/ 🔊🔑 [transitive] ~ sth to write a list of things in a particular order (按某次序)把…列表,列清单,拟订清单We were asked to list our ten favourite songs. 我们应要求列出自己最喜爱的十首歌曲。🔊🔊Towns in the guide are listed alphabetically. 旅游指南里的城镇是按字母顺序排列的。🔊🔊 [transitive] ~ sb/sth to mention or include sb/sth in a list 列举;把…列入一览表The koala is listed among Australia's endangered animals. 树袋熊已列为澳大利亚濒临绝种的动物之一。🔊🔊soldiers listed as missing列入失踪名单的士兵 [intransitive, transitive] ~ (at sth) | ~ sth (NAmE) to be put or put sth in a list of things for sale (被)列入销售清单,列入价目表This CD player lists at $200. 这台激光唱片播放机在价目单上定为 200 美元。🔊🔊 [intransitive] (of a ship ) to lean to one side (向一侧)倾斜