object
US: /ˈɑbdʒɛkt/, /əbˈdʒɛkt/
English Vietnamese dictionary
object /'ɔbdʤikt/
- danh từ
- đồ vật, vật thể
- đối tượng; (triết học) khách thể
- mục tiêu, mục đích
- người đáng thương, người lố lăng, vật đáng khinh, vật lố lăng
- (ngôn ngữ học) bổ ngữ
- no object
- không thành vấn đề (dùng trong quảng cáo...)
- quantity, size, price, no object: về số lượng, khổ, giá thì không thành vấn đề
- ngoại động từ
- phản đối, chống, chống đối
- phản đối, chống, chống đối
- nội động từ
- ghét, không thích, cảm thấy khó chịu
- I object to being treated like this: tôi không thích bị đối xử như vậy
- ghét, không thích, cảm thấy khó chịu
Advanced English dictionary
noun, verb
+ noun
1 a thing that can be seen and touched, but is not alive: everyday / household objects + Glass and plastic objects lined the shelves.
See also -
2 ~ of desire, study, attention, etc. a person or thing that sb DESIRES, studies, pays attention to, etc: the urge to possess the objects of our desire
See also -
3 an aim or a purpose: Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. + The object is to educate people about road safety. + If you're late, you'll defeat the whole object of the exercise.
4 (grammar) a noun, noun phrase or pronoun that refers to a person or thing that is affected by the action of the verb (called the DIRECT OBJECT), or that the action is done to or for (called the INDIRECT OBJECT)
Compare: SUBJECT (5)
Idioms: expense, money, etc. is no object used to say that you are willing to spend a lot of money: He always travels first class-expense is no object.
+ verb
1 [V] ~ (to sb/sth)
~ (to doing sth / to sb doing sth) to say that you disagree with, disapprove of or oppose sth: Many local people object to the building of the new airport. + If nobody objects, we'll postpone the meeting till next week. + I really object to being charged for parking.
2 to give sth as a reason for opposing sth: [V that] He objected that the police had arrested him without sufficient evidence. [also V speech]
VOCABULARY BUILDING
objects you can use
It is useful to know some general words to help you describe objects, especially if you do not know the name of a particular object.
A device is something that has been designed to do a particular job: There is a new device for cars that warns drivers of traffic jams ahead.
A gadget is a small object that does something useful, but is not really necessary: His kitchen is full of gadgets he never uses.
An instrument is used especially for delicate or scientific work: 'What do you call the instrument that measures temperature?' 'A thermometer.'
A tool is something that you use for making and repairing things: 'Have you got one of those tools for turning screws?' 'Do you mean a screwdriver?'
A machine has moving parts and is used for a particular job. It usually stands on its own: 'What's a blender?' 'It's an electric machine for mixing soft food or liquid.'
An appliance is a large machine that you use in the house, such as a washing machine.
Equipment means all the things you need for a particular activity: climbing equipment.
Apparatus means all the tools, machines or equipment that you need for something: firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.
Thesaurus dictionary
n.
1 thing, tangible, item; reality, entity, fact, phenomenon:
A number of objects lay on the table. Thoughts may be considered as objects of the imagination
2 focus, target, butt, aim, destination, quarry, goal:
The object of my affection has married someone else.
3 purpose, end, intention, objective, reason, intent, idea, goal:
The object of our visit is to ask you a few questions.
v.
4 protest (to or against), interfere (with), raise objections (to), argue (against), oppose, be against, take exception (to), disapprove (of), draw the line (at), complain (about), remonstrate (over or about), take a stand (against), refuse:
I won't object if you want to bring the wine. Would you object to rereading that passage? If they ask me, I cannot object.
Collocation dictionary
1 solid thing
ADJ.
solid | inanimate | everyday, household
Her paintings are of ordinary everyday objects.
2 purpose
ADJ.
main, primary, principal | sole
My sole object is to get to the bottom of this mystery.
OBJECT + NOUN
lesson
The plans are an object lesson in how to ruin a city centre.
PHRASES
the object of the exercise
The object of the exercise is to score as many points as possible.
ADV.
strenuously, strongly, vehemently
VERB + OBJECT
can/could hardly
It was your own idea in the first place, so you can hardly object now.
| be entitled to, have a/the right to
PREP.
to
a petition objecting to the scheme
PHRASES
object on the grounds that …
I objected on the grounds that it was unkind to the animals.
Concise English dictionary
objects|objected|objectingəb'dʒekt ,'ɑbdʒɪkt /'ɒb-
noun
+a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
+the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
+(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
+the focus of cognitions or feelings
verb
+express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
+be averse to or express disapproval of
