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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++plan1 /plæn/ ●●● S1 W1 noun [countable] 1 intention 意图PLAN something you have decided to do 计划，打算，目标 His plan is to get a degree in economics and then work abroad for a year. 他计划先取得经济学学位，然后去国外工作一年。 Do you have any plans for the weekend? 你周末有什么打算？ There’s been a change of plan – we’re not going to Ibiza after all. 计划有变，我们终究还是不去伊维萨岛了。the best plan British English (=the best course of action) 最好的办法 Your best plan would be to take a taxi. 你最好的办法还是叫一辆出租车。2 method/arrangement 方法/安排PLAN a set of actions for achieving something in the future, especially a set of actions that has been considered carefully and in detail 〔尤指经过仔细考虑的〕规划，计划，方案plan for The chairman outlined the company’s plans for achieving a 10% growth in sales. 董事长概述了公司要实现销售额增长10%的计划。plan to do something There are plans to turn the site of the factory into a park. 计划把该工厂所在地改建成公园。3 map 地图DESIGN a drawing similar to a map, showing roads, towns, and buildings 〔显示道路、城镇和建筑物的〕详图plan of a street plan of London 伦敦街道图4 drawing 图画 a) technical a drawing of a building, room, or machine as it would be seen from above, showing the shape, size, and position of the walls, windows, and doors 〔建筑物、房间等的〕平面图；〔机器的〕图样，图纸 → elevation(4), section1(7), ground plan(1) b) DESIGNa drawing that shows exactly how something will be arranged 〔显示如何安排某物的〕示意图 I have to organise a seating plan for the dinner. 我得为这次宴会设计一个座位示意图。5 plan A, Plan APlan A plan A PLANyour first plan, which you will use if things happen the way you expect 第一方案〔指情况符合预期时用的计划〕 We’re going to find a restaurant and buy a meal. That’s Plan A. 我们要找一家餐馆吃饭，这是第一方案。6 plan B, Plan BPlan B plan B PLANyour second plan, which you can use if things do not happen the way you expect 第二方案，备用方案〔指情况超出预期时用的计划〕 It’s time to put Plan B into action. 该采用第二方案了。 COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: something you have decided to do 计划，打算，目标nverbshave plansI have no plans to retire yet.change your plansWe had to change our plans at the last minute.abandon/give up your plansThe city authorities have abandoned their plans to host the Super Bowl.cancel your plansThe weather got worse, and we had to cancel our plans to have the party outdoors.shelve a plan (=cancel your plan, although you may do it later)The plan had to be shelved because of lack of money.nphrasesa change of planThe day before my flight, my boss phoned and said there’d been a change of plan.adjectivesnsomebody’s immediate plans (=what they are going to do next)So what are your immediate plans after graduation?the best plan British English (=the best thing to do) 最好的办法nI think the best plan is to take the train. COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: a set of actions for achieving something in the future, especially a set of actions that has been considered carefully and in detail 〔尤指经过仔细考虑的〕规划，计划，方案verbshave a plan 有计划Don’t worry – I have a plan. 别担心,我有计划的。make plans (=prepare for something) 筹划,制订计划Mary has been busy making plans for her wedding. 玛丽一直在忙着筹划她的婚礼。come up with a plan (=think of a plan) 想出计划The chairman must come up with a plan to get the club back on its feet. 主席必须提出一个重振俱乐部的计划。ndevise/formulate/draw up a plan (=make a detailed plan, especially after considering something carefully)He devised a daring plan to steal two million dollars.The company has already drawn up plans to develop the site.carry out a plan (=do what has been planned) 实施计划 The bombers were arrested by the security forces before they could carry out their plans. 放炸弹的人在实施计划之前就被安全部队逮捕了。keep to/stick to a plan 遵守计划We’re sticking to our original plan. 我们恪守原计划。abandon/scrap a plan (=decide not to continue with it) 放弃计划The plan was scrapped because it was too expensive. 该计划因费用过高而被撤销。announce/unveil a plan (=officially tell people about it) 宣布/披露计划nThe government unveiled its plans for a shake-up of the health system.approve a plan 批准计划nThe plan was approved at a board meeting on 24 December.reject a plan 否决计划nThe plan was rejected on the grounds that it would cost too much money.outline a plan (=describe it in a general way) 概述计划nThey listened as he outlined his plan.implement a plan formal (=to do what has been agreed as part of an official plan) 贯彻[执行]计划nTo implement its plans, the company has entered into a partnership with another software developer.nshelve a plan (=not continue with it, although you might continue with it later)The plans will be shelved until an alternative access to the site can be found.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + planambitious 浩大的The plan was very ambitious, but it worked. 这项计划相当浩大,但很有效。detailed 详细的The generals drew up detailed plans for the invasion. 将军们拟订了详细的入侵方案。 cunning/clever/ingenious 狡猾的/聪明的/巧妙的They devised a cunning plan to get back their money. 他们想出了一个诡诈的计划把钱弄回来。nThe gang devised a cunning plan to rob the bank.a five-year/ten-year etc plan 五年/十年等计划Unesco has a 25-year plan to provide basic education to all. 联合国教科文组织有一个为期25年的计划，旨在让所有人都接受基础教育。a grand plan (=a plan that involves doing a lot of things in order to achieve something big) 宏大的计划Marrying the countess was all part of his grand plan. 娶到女伯爵是他整个宏大计划的一部分。a master plan (=a detailed plan for dealing with a complicated situation) 总体规划nThe governors came up with a master plan for saving the school.a business plan 商业规划nWe’ve developed a business plan to take over the company.a peace plan 和平计划nBoth sides have agreed to implement the UN peace plan.a rescue plan (=a plan for saving a company, economy etc) 拯救计划nWhich rescue plan offers the company the best prospects of survival?an action plan 行动计划nMy accountant developed a detailed action plan with specific targets.phrasesgo according to plan (=happen in the way that was arranged) 按计划进行If everything goes according to plan, we’ll finish in January. 如果一切都按计划进行,我们将在一月份完成。a plan of action 行动计划Ministers are discussing a plan of action to deal with the crisis. 部长们在商讨应对这次危机的行动计划。a plan of attack (=a plan to attack or achieve something) 进攻计划nAt this stage, you go back to the office and work on a plan of attack.a plan of campaign British English (=a plan to achieve something) 运动计划nWhat we need now is a plan of campaign.COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘do a plan’. Say make a plan. 不要说 ‘do a plan’. 而要说 make a plan. THESAURUS – Meaning 2: a set of actions for achieving something in the future, especially a set of actions that has been considered carefully and in detail 〔尤指经过仔细考虑的〕规划，计划，方案plan a set of actions for achieving something in the future, especially a set of actions that has been considered carefully and in detail 〔尤指考虑周详的〕计划,规划,方案Leaders outlined a plan to end the fighting. 领导人略述了结束战事的计划。plot/conspiracy a secret plan to do something bad or illegal, made by a group of people 〔一伙人谋划的〕阴谋,密谋There was a plot to assassinate the president. 有人密谋刺杀总统。a terrorist conspiracy 恐怖分子的阴谋scheme British English an official plan that is intended to help people 〔旨在提供帮助的正式的〕方案,计划The government has introduced a new scheme to help young people find work. 政府开始推行一项帮助青年人就业的新计划。strategy a carefully designed plan which is intended to achieve a particular purpose over a long period of time 〔精心设计的长期〕策略,战略,行动计划the company’s business strategy 公司的经营战略The government’s economic strategy has been criticized by many experts. 政府的经济计划受到许多专家的批评。nWe need to develop effective strategies for combating the sale of counterfeit goods.initiative a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular aim 新方案,倡议a peace initiative 和平倡议a major new initiative to tackle street crime 为应对街头犯罪而新推出的一项重大方案policy a plan that members of a government, political party, company etc agree on, that states how they intend to deal with a particular subject or problem 政策,方针the government’s immigration policy 政府的移民政策It’s company policy to allow people to work from home. 允许员工在家办公是公司的政策。programme British English, program American English a series of activities that a government or organization organizes, which aims to achieve something important and will continue for a long time 〔有重要目标且需长期执行的〕计划,规划a five-year programme which will create 2,000 new jobs 一项能创造2,000个工作机会的五年计划federal programs for low-income housing 解决低收入家庭住房问题的联邦政府规划Examples from the Corpus
plan• Plan A obviously wasn't going to work, so we had to resort to plan B.• NASA has announced plans for a new space mission to Mars.• You can't get a loan to start a new company if you don't have a good business plan.• There are thousands of victims of those home income equity plans.• The school has plans to build a computer centre.• Her plan is to finish her degree and then go and teach in Japan.• the state's highway improvement plan• By January, many people are already making plans for their summer holidays.• After weeks of planning, the big day finally arrived.• Instead they looked at the physical models of the new plant or engineering drawings or plans.• There was an airline strike in India, and all our plans fell through at the last minute.• It is only within the parameters of such an overall plan that a valid science and technology policy can be articulated.• Each executive then presented plans and budgets for their respective departments.• I have to organize a seating plan for the dinner.• But when new owners took it over, they dropped the plan.• In the first year of the plan, the government will pay 30 percent of their monthly payments.• Originally, the plan was to meet at Dave's house, but he's still not home.• Everything went according to plan, and we all crossed the river safely.• Increasing traffic congestion is a major influence on town planning.• The bitter irony was that the whole plan had been her idea right from the start.• No work plan is infallible and changes may be necessary.plan for• The company has a new plan for reorganizing our department.seating plan• Fiona looked at the seating plan and said to meet at table six.• Going out for dinner required that he consider the seating plan, menu, atmosphere, and management of each possible restaurant.• Even now, I can't discuss the seating plan without hyperventilating.plan2 ●●● S1 W1 verb (planned, planning) 1 [intransitive, transitive]PLAN to think carefully about something you want to do, and decide how and when you will do it 计划，筹划，策划 He immediately began planning his escape. 他立即开始计划逃跑。 Talks are planned for next week. 会谈计划于下周进行。 The wedding was fine and everything went as planned (=happened the way it had been planned). 婚礼很顺利，一切都是按计划进行的。plan to do something Maria didn’t plan to kill Fiona. It was an accident. 玛丽亚并非蓄意杀害菲奥娜，那是个意外。plan ahead/plan for the future Now that you’re pregnant you’ll have to plan ahead. 你既然怀孕了，就必须提前把事情都安排妥当。2 [transitive]INTEND to intend to do something 打算plan to do something He said he planned to write his essay tonight. 他说打算今晚写文章。plan on doing something When do you plan on going to Geneva? 你打算何时去日内瓦？ The former president is planning a return to politics. 前总统打算重返政坛。3 [transitive]DESIGN to think about something you are going to make, and decide what it will be like 设计 SYN design4 plan something ↔ out phrasal verb PLANto plan something carefully, considering all the possible problems 〔周密地〕计划 → planning→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
plan• Don't worry, I have the whole evening planned.• Only 12 percent believed that roads through sites of natural beauty or historical interest should be built as planned.• The burglary had obviously been very carefully planned.• It took them years to plan and build the plaza downtown.• That provision is 9.2 percent. higher than was planned for 1991-92, and the increase is twice as high as inflation.• I think we should plan for about 50 guests.• We're planning for rain because the forecast isn't good.• She started planning her career change after taking an evening class in nutrition.• Sue spent months planning her trip.• Have you planned how you're going to spend your prize money?• The town was originally planned in the 1950s, when there were fewer cars.• We planned the building very carefully with special facilities for the disabled.• Then Guest and Byrd began planning the flight.• The team is still planning the layout of the magazine cover.• She really does plan to move to Los Angeles, become an actress and get married.• The original plan to raise $ 1. 4 million foundered.• But the uncomfortable feeling remained, and to cheer herself up, Grace began to plan what she would wear tomorrow.• It's essential to weigh up all the briefing details in order to plan your tactics and avoid getting blown up.went as planned• The graduation ceremony went exactly as planned.• It all worked out in the end and everything went as planned.• She could have argued that if they went as planned to farm in another country, nobody would know about her past.plan to do something• We plan to do this in cooperation with comrades around the world.• Mr Bernick said he plans to focus on acquisitions as a way to supplement internal growth.• I was planning to get faster.• The madcap motorists plan to see how many Minis they can squeeze on to a ferry.• The Sister Superior at Bartestree says the nuns were already planning to sell up.• Philips plans to ship players, under both its Philips and subsidiary Magnavox labels, late this year.• Disheartened, Santa Anna separated from his large escort and planned to slip through the mountainous country with three attendants.• Already his labour force is 30-strong, and he plans to take on five more craftsmen.From Longman Business Dictionaryplanplan1 /plæn/ verb (planned, planning)1[intransitive, transitive] to think carefully about something you want to do in the future, and decide exactly how you will do itWe’ve been planning this visit for months — you can’t cancel now.The whole operation went exactly as plannedA business mustplan ahead (=make plans for a long time in the future), making use of sales and market forecasts.2[transitive] to intend to do somethingThe company is planning a major investment programme.plan to do somethingThe company plans to spend $739.9 million on capital improvements next year.→ See Verb tableplanplan2 noun [countable]1a set of actions for achieving something in the future, especially one that has been considered carefully and in detailthe government’s five-year economic planplan forThe company’s plans for growth are threatened by their inability to find, keep, and manage key staff.plan to do somethingThe President is working on a plan to turn around the economy (=make the economy successful again).The two companies had considered merging some years earlier, but the plan fell through (=the plan was not completed).If everything goes according to plan (=happens in the way that was arranged), the first stage of the project will be completed by December.2plan B your second plan, which you will use if things do not happen as you expectAlways have a plan B in case your original choice of career does not work out.3something you have decided to do or achieveHis plan is to get a degree in economics and then work abroad for a year.What are your career plans?There’s been a change of plan. The meeting’s on Monday instead of this afternoon.The developer has plans for 625 homes (=intends to build 625 homes) northwest of the airport.4PROPERTYa drawing of a building, room, or machine as it would be seen from above, showing the shape, measurements, position of the walls etca floor-by-floor plan of the three-storey building.5a drawing that shows exactly how something will be arrangedOrigin plan1 (1600-1700) French “drawing of a building at ground level”; partly from Latin planum “level ground”, partly from French planter “to plant”plan1 noun →COLLOCATIONS1 →COLLOCATIONS2
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plan1 S1 W1 /plæn/ 
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His plan is to get a degree in economics and then work abroad for a year.
Do you have any plans for the weekend?
There’s been a change of plan – we’re not going to Ibiza after all.
the best plan British English (=the best course of action)
Your best plan would be to take a taxi.
2. METHOD/ARRANGEMENT a set of actions for achieving something in the future, especially a set of actions that has been considered carefully and in detail
plan for
The chairman outlined the company’s plans for achieving a 10% growth in sales.
plan to do something
There are plans to turn the site of the factory into a park.
3. MAP a drawing similar to a map, showing roads, towns, and buildings
plan of
a street plan of London
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a. technical a drawing of a building, room, or machine as it would be seen from above, showing the shape, size, and position of the walls, windows, and doors ⇨ elevation(4), section1(7), ground plan(1)
b. a drawing that shows exactly how something will be arranged:
I have to organise a seating plan for the dinner.
5. plan A, Plan A your first plan, which you will use if things happen the way you expect:
We’re going to find a restaurant and buy a meal. That’s Plan A.
6. plan B, Plan B your second plan, which you can use if things do not happen the way you expect:
It’s time to put Plan B into action.
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▪have plans I have no plans to retire yet.
▪change your plans We had to change our plans at the last minute.
▪abandon/give up your plans The city authorities have abandoned their plans to host the Super Bowl.
▪cancel your plans The weather got worse, and we had to cancel our plans to have the party outdoors.
▪shelve a plan (=cancel your plan, although you may do it later) The plan had to be shelved because of lack of money.
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▪a change of plan The day before my flight, my boss phoned and said there’d been a change of plan.
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▪sb’s immediate plans (=what they are going to do next) So what are your immediate plans after graduation?
▪the best plan British English (=the best thing to do) I think the best plan is to take the train.
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▪have a plan Don’t worry – I have a plan.
▪make plans (=prepare for something) Mary has been busy making plans for her wedding.
▪come up with a plan (=think of a plan) The chairman must come up with a plan to get the club back on its feet.
▪devise/formulate/draw up a plan (=make a detailed plan, especially after considering something carefully) He devised a daring plan to steal two million dollars. | The company has already drawn up plans to develop the site.
▪carry out a plan (=do what has been planned) The bombers were arrested by the security forces before they could carry out their plans.
▪keep to/stick to a plan We’re sticking to our original plan.
▪abandon/scrap a plan (=decide not to continue with it) The plan was scrapped because it was too expensive.
▪announce/unveil a plan (=officially tell people about it) The government unveiled its plans for a shake-up of the health system.
▪approve a plan The plan was approved at a board meeting on 24 December.
▪reject a plan The plan was rejected on the grounds that it would cost too much money.
▪outline a plan (=describe it in a general way) They listened as he outlined his plan.
▪implement a plan formal (=to do what has been agreed as part of an official plan) To implement its plans, the company has entered into a partnership with another software developer.
▪shelve a plan (=not continue with it, although you might continue with it later) The plans will be shelved until an alternative access to the site can be found.
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▪ambitious The plan was very ambitious, but it worked.
▪detailed The generals drew up detailed plans for the invasion.
▪cunning/clever/ingenious They devised a cunning plan to get back their money. | The gang devised a cunning plan to rob the bank.
▪a five-year/ten-year etc plan Unesco has a 25-year plan to provide basic education to all.
▪a grand plan (=a plan that involves doing a lot of things in order to achieve something big) Marrying the countess was all part of his grand plan.
▪a master plan (=a detailed plan for dealing with a complicated situation) The governors came up with a master plan for saving the school.
▪a business plan We’ve developed a business plan to take over the company.
▪a peace plan Both sides have agreed to implement the UN peace plan.
▪a rescue plan (=a plan for saving a company, economy etc) Which rescue plan offers the company the best prospects of survival?
▪an action plan My accountant developed a detailed action plan with specific targets.
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▪go according to plan (=happen in the way that was arranged) If everything goes according to plan, we’ll finish in January.
▪a plan of action Ministers are discussing a plan of action to deal with the crisis.
▪a plan of attack (=a plan to attack or achieve something) At this stage, you go back to the office and work on a plan of attack.
▪a plan of campaign British English (=a plan to achieve something) What we need now is a plan of campaign.
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► Do not say 'do a plan'. Say make a plan.
▪ plan a set of actions for achieving something in the future, especially a set of actions that has been considered carefully and in detail: Leaders outlined a plan to end the fighting.
▪plot/conspiracy a secret plan to do something bad or illegal, made by a group of people: There was a plot to assassinate the President. | a terrorist conspiracy
▪scheme British English an official plan that is intended to help people: The government has introduced a new scheme to help young people find work.
▪strategy a carefully designed plan which is intended to achieve a particular purpose over a long period of time: the company’s business strategy | The government’s economic strategy has been criticized by many experts. | We need to develop effective strategies for combating the sale of counterfeit goods.
▪initiative a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular aim: a peace initiative | a major new initiative to tackle street crime
▪policy a plan that members of a government, political party, company etc agree on, that states how they intend to deal with a particular subject or problem: the government’s immigration policy | It’s company policy to allow people to work from home.
▪programme British English, program American English a series of activities that a government or organization organizes, which aims to achieve something important and will continue for a long time: a five-year programme which will create 2000 new jobs | federal programs for low-income housing
plan2 S1 W1 verb (past tense and past participle planned, present participle planning)1. [intransitive and transitive] to think carefully about something you want to do, and decide how and when you will do it:
He immediately began planning his escape.
Talks are planned for next week.
The wedding was fine and everything went as planned (=happened the way it had been planned).
plan to do something
Maria didn’t plan to kill Fiona. It was an accident.
plan ahead/plan for the future
Now that you’re pregnant you’ll have to plan ahead.
2. [transitive] to intend to do something
plan to do something
He said he planned to write his essay tonight.
plan on doing something
When do you plan on going to Geneva?
The former president is planning a return to politics.
3. [transitive] to think about something you are going to make, and decide what it will be like
SYN design:
Planning a small garden is often difficult.
The system needs to be planned carefully.
plan something ↔ out phrasal verb
to plan something carefully, considering all the possible problems:
I’ll get the maps so we can plan out our route.
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Origin: 'drawing of a building at ground level'; partly from Latin planum 'level ground', partly from French planter 'to plant'
1. INTENTION something you have decided to do:Language: French
Origin: 'drawing of a building at ground level'; partly from Latin planum 'level ground', partly from French planter 'to plant'
the best plan British English (=the best course of action)
2. METHOD/ARRANGEMENT a set of actions for achieving something in the future, especially a set of actions that has been considered carefully and in detail
plan for
plan to do something
3. MAP a drawing similar to a map, showing roads, towns, and buildings
plan of
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a. technical a drawing of a building, room, or machine as it would be seen from above, showing the shape, size, and position of the walls, windows, and doors ⇨ elevation(4), section1(7), ground plan(1)
b. a drawing that shows exactly how something will be arranged:
5. plan A, Plan A your first plan, which you will use if things happen the way you expect:
6. plan B, Plan B your second plan, which you can use if things do not happen the way you expect:
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verb (past tense and past participle planned, present participle planning)1. [intransitive and transitive] to think carefully about something you want to do, and decide how and when you will do it: plan to do something
plan ahead/plan for the future
2. [transitive] to intend to do something
plan to do something
plan on doing something
3. [transitive] to think about something you are going to make, and decide what it will be like
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plan something ↔ out phrasal verb
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⇨ planning
purpose what sth is supposed to achieve; what sb is trying to achieve 指目的、目标 ：◆ Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money. 我们这次活动的主要目的是募款。 aim what sb is trying to achieve; what sth is supposed to achieve 指目标、目的 ：◆ She went to London with the aim of finding a job. 她去伦敦是为了找工作。 ◆ Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe. 我们的主要目标是增加在欧洲的销售量。
purpose or aim? 用 purpose 还是 aim？
intention what you intend to do 指打算、计划、意图 ：◆ I have no intention of going to the wedding. 我无意去参加婚礼。 ◆ She's full of good intentions but they rarely work out.她虽然处处出于善意，却很少行的通。 plan what you intend to do or achieve 指计划、打算 ：◆ There are no plans to build new offices. 现在没有建新办公楼的计划。
intention or plan? 用 intention 还是 plan？
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指意图、目的、理由 ：◆ What's the point of all this violence?这些暴行的意图何在？ ◆ The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries. 本课的目的是比较这两个国家。 idea ( the purpose of sth; sb's aimrather
指目的、意图 ：◆ The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend. 我们去的唯一目的就是要见她的新男朋友。 ◆ What's the idea behind this?这背后的意图是什么？
point or idea? 用 point 还是 idea？
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