A1 used to show that something is in a position above something else and touching it, or that something is moving into such a position在…上面;到…上面
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A hovercraft travels on a cushion of air.
Don't put your elbows on the table.
Your dinner is on the table.
The oil tanker ran aground on a mud bank in thick fog.
They've built a new church on the site of the old one.
A1 covering the surface of, being held by, or connected to something在…上;连上的
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We get a lot of condensation on the walls in the winter.
The article continues/is continued on page ten.
There's a new Italian restaurant opening on the high street.
She gave him a hit on the head that knocked him flying.
We stayed in/at a hotel on the seafront.
A1 used to show when something happens(发生)在…时候
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They're driving to Scotland on Tuesday.
Private cars are banned from the city on alternate days.
Please make my excuses at the meeting on Friday.
We're going on a shopping expedition on Saturday.
We've fallen into the habit of getting up late on Saturday mornings.
A2 used to show where something has been written, printed, or drawn(写、印或画)在…上
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It says on the label that no preservatives or artificial colourings have been added.
Do you recognize the writing on the envelope?
This morning's newspapers all carry the same story on their front page.
He carved her name on a tree.
See the article on page 4 for more details.
A2 used for showing some methods of travelling乘,上(车等)
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We're going across to France on the ferry.
We fell asleep on the train and woke up to find ourselves in Calais.
The railcard allows students and young people to travel half-price on most trains.
I'll collect you from the station. Which bus will you be on?
The crowd were surrounded by police on horseback.
used to show that a condition or process is being experienced处于…状况(或过程)中
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Sophia fell ill/was taken ill while on holiday.
There are few indications (that) the economy is on an upswing.
We won't be going on holiday this year - lack of funds, I'm afraid.
The Titanic sank on her maiden voyage.
He often goes away on business.
A2 used to show the form in which something is recorded or performed(记录、录制或演出)以…方式,通过,使用
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The whole car can be modelled on a computer before a single component is made.
He was clattering away on his old typewriter.
She comes across really well on television.
Some software can be configured to prevent children from giving out their phone numbers on the internet.
Sound and pictures can be stored digitally, as on a CD.
B2 used to show what causes pain or injury as a result of being touched在…上(受伤或碰伤)
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She banged her knee on the edge of the desk.
He smashed his elbow on the door.
He scraped his hands on the pavement when he fell off his bike.
The chef burned himself on the oven.
She pricked her finger on the needle.
A2 to or towards在;向,朝,对
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The road is the second on the left past the church.
His words are an attack on personal liberty.
Take the first turning on the left.
They survived the onslaught of bombing on the village.
We came on them in the wood.
B1 relating to关于,有关;涉及
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He gave me a book on gardening for my birthday.
I've got nothing to say on the matter.
The second round of the quiz was on sport.
The committee published a hard-hitting report on the bank's management.
The committee voted on the proposal, and accepted it unanimously.
A2 used to show something for which a payment is made付钱买…;在…上(花费)
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He spent all his savings on an expensive car.
The council has some spare cash that it proposes to spend on public amenities.
Steven squandered his inheritance on a series of risky business ventures.
She made a lot of money on the sale of her house.
They decided to buy the car on credit.
used to show a person or thing that is necessary for something to happen or that is the origin of something(表示需要或缘由)靠,指望,凭
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On what basis did you make your decision?
The Republicans are relying on their agricultural policies to deliver the farmers' vote.
The meaning of a sentence often depends on stress and intonation.
He's either a hero or a villain, depending on your point of view.
Our success rests on an increase in sales.
used to show when someone is involved or taking part in something(表示牵涉或参与其中)在从事…
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I was on the final page of the book, when the phone rang.
The athletes are on last lap of the race.
"Is the shower fixed yet?" "I'm working on it".
I'm on duty until midnight.
I was still on my main course when everyone else was ordering dessert.
used to show what is providing financial support or an income以…为生,以…为收入
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She lived on £100 a week when she was a student.
Have you got enough to live on?
He gets by on a very modest salary.
New employees start on a basic salary of £25,000.
He's on commission only.
B2 used to show something that is used as food, fuel, or a drug(指食物、燃料、药物等)用,吃,喝
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My new car runs on diesel.
Some calculators run on solar power.
Does your car run on unleaded petrol?
The engine runs on high-octane petrol.
He had converted the motor so that it could run on vegetable oil.
B1 next to or along the side of靠近,挨着;沿着;在…旁
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Negotiations between the two countries are on the brink of collapse.
A demilitarized zone has been created on the border between the warring countries.
A new coffee shop is opening on the high street.
The Aswan High Dam is on the river Nile in Egypt.
The shop front occupies a very prominent position on the main street.
C1 used to show when someone is a member of a group or organization是…的成员;属于…组织
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He has been rewarded for his 20 years of service with a seat on the board.
Police officers aren't usually allowed to serve on a jury.
Being on the committee is one involvement I could do without.
She is on the school's development committee.
He was was of the experts on a panel appointed to investigate the accident.
B1 used when referring to a tool, instrument, or system that is used to do something(指工具、设备或系统)用,凭借
UK literary used to show when something is repeated one or more times(用于表示一再重复)又,再
used when making a comparison(用于比较)与…相比
C2 [ before pronoun ] used to show when someone has something in a pocket or in a bag that they are carrying随身携带
happening after and usually because of在…后;由于
informal used to show who is paying for something由…支付
used to show who suffers when something does not operate as it should(表示运转出故障时受影响的人)
UK used to show the number of points a person or team has in a competition(竞赛中)得…分
A2 on your body or someone's body穿着…地,带着…地
covering the surface of something or connected to something盖上…地; 连上…地
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She had on an orange skirt and pink tights.
Put your pyjamas on now, please.
I don't have any shoes on.
The cover was on the swimming pool at the time.
The bottle didn't have a lid on.
B2 used to show when something is operating or starting to operate开着;在工作中;开始运行
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Don't forget to switch the boiler on when you arrive.
The lights are on, someone must be in.
You always leave the TV on when you go out!
Why hasn't the air conditioning come on?
Turn the power on by flicking this switch.
continuing or not stopping继续下去;不停地
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I keep on thinking I've seen her before somewhere.
Hang on a minute - I'll be with you in a moment!
I'll leave you to get on then, shall I?
The instructor went on and on about the importance of safety.
She keeps going on about how tired she is.
B1 into a bus, train, plane, etc., or in the correct position to start using some other method of travelling上(公交车、火车、飞机等旅行交通工具)
C2 performing上场表演;在演出
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The orchestra came on to a warm round of applause.
What time are you due on?
The lights dimmed as the band came on.
His job is to warm the audience up before the main act comes on.
The headline act is due on at ten o'clock.
B2 continuing forward in time or space向前,前进地
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Keep your ticket - you'll need it later on.
Genes are the instructions by which parents' characteristics are passed on to their children.
I hear you've moved on to higher things.
You go on, I'll catch you up.
We drove on through a barren, rocky landscape.
B2 happening or planned正在发生;根据预先计划
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Is there anything good on at the theatre at the moment?
It's worth checking to see if the match is still on.
Having found a replacement venue, the concert is now back on.
Check the website to see what's on.
Are we still on for a game of tennis this afternoon?
used when talking about the position of one thing compared with the position of another(用于表示相对位置)
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