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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++next1 /nekst/ ●●● S1 W1 determiner, adjective 1 AFTERthe next event, day, time etc is the one that happens after the present one, or the previous one 〔时间〕紧接着的；下次的 I just missed my flight to Chicago. When’s the next one? 我刚错过去芝加哥的航班。下一班是几点钟？ We’ll look at the proposals at the next meeting. 下一次会议我们要研究一下这些提议。 Over the next couple of months, try to relax more and get more exercise. 接下来的几个月里，要尽量多放松、多运动。next week/year/Monday etc We’re hoping to open the factory sometime next year. 我们希望工厂能在明年某个时候开工。the next day/week etc (=on or during the following day, week etc) 第二天/下一周等 She called me and we arranged to meet the next day. 她给我打了电话，我们约好第二天见面。(the) next time 下次，再次 Next time I go skiing, I’ll wear warmer clothes. 下一次去滑雪的时候，我要穿得暖和一点。2 NEXT TOthe next house, room, place etc is the one that is nearest to where you are now 〔位置〕离得最近的 Turn left at the next corner. 下一个拐角向左转。 We could hear them arguing in the next room. 我们能听到他们在隔壁房间里争论。 → next to3 AFTERthe next person or thing in a list, series etc comes after the one that you are dealing with now 〔次序〕下一个的，紧接在后的 Read the next two chapters before Friday. 星期五之前看完接下来的两章。 Do they have the next size up (=a slightly bigger size)? 他们有没有大一号的尺寸？4 next biggest/most common etc almost as big, more common etc than the one you are talking about 第二大/最常见的等 Cancer-related diseases are the next biggest killers. 与癌症相关的疾病是第二大杀手。5 the next best thing the thing or situation that is almost as good as the one you really want 仅次于最好的东西[事物] If I can’t be home for Christmas, phoning you on the day is the next best thing. 如果圣诞节我回不了家，就退而求其次，到那天给你打个电话。6 the next thing I/she etc knew informal used when something surprising happens very suddenly 〔意外发生时〕我/她等只知道 The next thing I knew, I was lying face down on the pavement. 等我反应过来时，我已经趴在人行道上了。7 as the next man/person as any other man or person 像其他人一样 I am as keen to do well as the next man. 我像别人一样渴望自己能干得出色。n THESAURUSnext happening or coming immediately after another oneWhen does the next train to London leave?I’ll see you next Saturday.following happening or coming immediately after something – used about periods of time, or parts of a piece of writingWe met the following day.The following weeks passed quickly.the following pages of the booksubsequent formal happening or coming at some time after something elsethe subsequent success of the filmThis will be explained in more detail in subsequent chapters.This figure is expected to rise steeply in subsequent years.succeeding coming after someone or something else – used about a series of groups of people, periods of time, or parts of a booksucceeding generationsSucceeding governments have made the same mistake.During the succeeding weeks he wrote several more letters.coming happening soonThe information will be mailed to members during the coming weeks.The villagers are storing up wood for the coming winter.
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next week/year/Monday etc• Gwinnett school officials say they fear the same fate when they turn to voters for more money next year.• He would have earned $ 10 million next year.• Helms, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said he would hold hearings on the bill next week.• Hern's lease of the royal stables at West Ilsley in Berkshire is to cease next year.• The first rally is expected to be held next week.• The Datavision business is expected to make about £5m next year, but then to escalate sharply.• The School Board next week is expected to meet in executive session and determine how much it can afford to offer.• In autumn, youngsters will be urged to collect conkers, ash keys and acorns to grow next year's seedlings.next size up• If in doubt, get the next size up.next2 ●●● S1 W1 adverb 1 AFTERimmediately afterwards 紧接下来；下一步；随后 With John here, you never know what will happen next. 有约翰在这里，你永远都不会知道接下来会发生什么事。 Next, put it in the oven for 20 minutes. 然后把它放到烤箱里烤20分钟。2 FIRSTthe next time 下次，再次 When I next saw her she completely ignored me. 我再次见到她时，她压根儿没有理我。Examples from the Corpus
next• Can you remember what happened next?• Retribution spawns revenge and the president is up next.• Everyone started fighting and someone threw a bottle. I forget what happened next.• What do I do next?• Which of the candidates shall we interview next?• First you need to select the text you want to move. Next, click on the "Move" command at the top of the screen.• First, chop up two large onions. Next, fry them until they are golden brown.• Heat the chocolate until it melts. Next, pour it into the molds and leave to cool.• I smiled at them and one came over and sat next to me and asked me who my favourite Spice Girl was.• A few seconds later, Erma Bombeck gave up her first class seat and slid into the coach seat next to me.• Note: click the arrow, next to the corresponding level of course, for more information.• A building next to the lab was being demolished.• Danang was pushed next to the sea and all the land around it had been stripped of trees.• Such children are likely to be more comfortable right next to their teacher than joining in the unstructured games of childhood.• Her brightening of mood seems largely inspired by the light bulb she has been standing next to.next3 ●●● S3 W3 pronoun 1 AFTERthe person or thing in a list, series etc that comes after the person or thing you are dealing with now 下一个〔人或事物〕 What’s next on the shopping list? 购物单上的下一项是什么？the next to do something Who will be the next to go? 谁是下一个？2 the day/week etc after next TMCthe day, week etc that follows the next one 后天/下下个星期等3 the next to last LASTthe one before the last one 倒数第二4. next (please) AFTERused to tell someone that it is now their turn to speak or their turn to do something (有请)下一位5. be next in line AFTERto be the next person, especially to have a job or position 〔尤指工作或职位的〕继任者Examples from the Corpus
next• Jamie was next in line.the next to do something• A large fishery based on the Georges Bank off Massachusetts was the next to close.• Darnley himself was the next to die.• Knight was the next to fall - straight into the safe hands of Hick, off the bowling of Benjamin.• We would be the next to follow in the great man's footsteps.• Does this mean that King's Pond will be the next to go?• That unsettled them all and made them wonder who would be the next to go.• The towering, gilded replica of the Goddess of Liberty was the next to go.• Will he be the next to go?nNext trademark na British shop which sells fashionable and good-quality clothes for adults and children. There are Next shops in many UK towns, but the company also sells some of its products by means of a catalogue, the Next Directory. Customers can order goods from the catalogue by telephone.next1 determiner →n THESAURUS1next2 adverbnext3 pronounNextLDOCE OnlineChinese
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next1 S1 W1 /nekst/ 
determiner, adjective
1. the next event, day, time etc is the one that happens after the present one, or the previous one:
I just missed my flight to Chicago. When’s the next one?
We’ll look at the proposals at the next meeting.
Over the next couple of months, try to relax more and get more exercise.
next week/year/Monday etc
We’re hoping to open the factory some time next year.
the next day/week etc (=on or during the following day, week etc)
She called me and we arranged to meet the next day.
(the) next time
Next time I go skiing, I’ll wear warmer clothes.
2. the next house, room, place etc is the one that is nearest to where you are now:
Turn left at the next corner.
We could hear them arguing in the next room. ⇨ next to
3. the next person or thing in a list, series etc comes after the one that you are dealing with now:
Read the next two chapters before Friday.
Do they have the next size up (=a slightly bigger size)?
4. next biggest/most common etc almost as big, more common etc than the one you are talking about:
Cancer-related diseases are the next biggest killers.
5. the next best thing the thing or situation that is almost as good as the one you really want:
If I can’t be home for Christmas, phoning you on the day is the next best thing.
6. the next thing I/she etc knew informal used when something surprising happens very suddenly:
The next thing I knew, I was lying face down on the pavement.
7. as the next man/person as any other man or person:
I am as keen to do well as the next man.
▪ next happening or coming immediately after another one: When does the next train to London leave? | I’ll see you next Saturday.
▪following happening or coming immediately after something – used about periods of time, or parts of a piece of writing: We met the following day. | The following weeks passed quickly. | the following pages of the book
▪subsequent formal happening or coming at some time after something else: the subsequent success of the film | This will be explained in more detail in subsequent chapters. | This figure is expected to rise steeply in subsequent years.
▪succeeding coming after someone or something else – used about a series of groups of people, periods of time, or parts of a book: succeeding generations | Succeeding governments have made the same mistake. | During the succeeding weeks he wrote several more letters.
▪coming happening soon: The information will be mailed to members during the coming weeks. | The villagers are storing up wood for the coming winter.
next2 S1 W1 adverb
1. immediately afterwards:
With John here, you never know what will happen next.
Next, put it in the oven for 20 minutes.
2. the next time:
When I next saw her she completely ignored me.
next3 pronoun
1. the person or thing in a list, series etc that comes after the person or thing you are dealing with now:
What’s next on the shopping list?
the next to do something
Who will be the next to go?
2. the day/week etc after next the day, week etc that follows the next one:
Have you remembered it’s Susie’s birthday the week after next?
3. the next to last the one before the last one:
the next to last day of their visit
4. next (please) used to tell someone that it is now their turn to speak or their turn to do something
5. be next in line to be the next person, especially to have a job or position
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determiner, adjective1. the next event, day, time etc is the one that happens after the present one, or the previous one:
next week/year/Monday etc
the next day/week etc (=on or during the following day, week etc)
(the) next time
2. the next house, room, place etc is the one that is nearest to where you are now:
3. the next person or thing in a list, series etc comes after the one that you are dealing with now:
4. next biggest/most common etc almost as big, more common etc than the one you are talking about:
5. the next best thing the thing or situation that is almost as good as the one you really want:
6. the next thing I/she etc knew informal used when something surprising happens very suddenly:
7. as the next man/person as any other man or person:
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adverb1. immediately afterwards:
2. the next time:
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pronoun1. the person or thing in a list, series etc that comes after the person or thing you are dealing with now:
the next to do something
2. the day/week etc after next the day, week etc that follows the next one:
3. the next to last the one before the last one:
4. next (please) used to tell someone that it is now their turn to speak or their turn to do something
5. be next in line to be the next person, especially to have a job or position
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Next trademark
a British shop which sells fashionable and good-quality clothes for adults and children. There are Next shops in many UK towns, but the company also sells some of its products by means of a catalogue, the Next Directory. Customers can order goods from the catalogue by telephone.
Next
trademarka British shop which sells fashionable and good-quality clothes for adults and children. There are Next shops in many UK towns, but the company also sells some of its products by means of a catalogue, the Next Directory. Customers can order goods from the catalogue by telephone.
( The )next means 'after this/that one' in time or in a series of events, places or people.* (the) next 指下一个时间、事情、地点或人 ：◆ When is your next appointment? 你下一次预约时间是什么时候？ ◆ Turn left at the next traffic lights. 在下一个红绿灯处向左拐。 ◆ Who's next? 下一个是谁？ ( The )nearest means 'closest' in space.* (the) nearest 指空间上最近 ：◆ Where's the nearest supermarket? 最近的超市在哪儿？ Notice the difference between the prepositions nearest to andnext to .注意介词 nearest to 和 next to 的区别 ：◆ Janet's sitting nearest to the window (= .of all the people in the room )珍妮特坐在（屋里所有人中）离窗户最近的地方。 ◆ Sarah's sitting next to the window (= .right beside it )萨拉坐在窗户旁边。 In informal BrE nearest can be used instead ofnearest to .在非正式的英式英语中，nearest 可用以代替 nearest to ：◆ Who's sitting nearest the door? 谁坐在离门最近的地方？
Ordering your points 梳理要点
◆ This study has the following aims:first , to investigate how international students in the UK use humour;second , to examine how jokes can help to establish social relationships; and,third , to explore the role that humour plays in helping overseas students adjust to life in the UK.本研究有以下几个目的：第一，调查在英国的留学生如何运用幽默；第二，考察笑话如何帮助建立社交关系；第三，探究幽默对留学生适应英国生活所起的作用。 ◆ Let us begin by identifying some of the popular joke genres in the UK.首先我们来探究一下流行于英国的一些笑话类型。 ◆ Next, let us turn to /Next, let us consider the question of gender differences in the use of humour.接下来，我们来探讨一下运用幽默的性别差异问题。 ◆ Finally /Lastly , let us briefly examine the role of humour in defining a nation's culture.最后，我们来简略地探讨一下幽默在界定民族文化中所起的作用。