to hand something to someone
Please give me the book.
请把那本书给我。
to present something as a gift
I want to give you a present.
我想送你一份礼物。
to provide someone with something
This job will give you good experience.
这份工作会给你提供很好的经验。
to donate money to help others
Many people give to charity.
很多人向慈善机构捐款。
to pay for something
How much will you give for this old watch?
你愿意出多少钱买这块旧手表?
to perform an action
She gave a big smile.
她露出了灿烂的笑容。
to cause a feeling
Loud noise can give you a headache.
巨大的噪音会让你头痛。
to make a phone call
Give me a call when you arrive.
你到达时给我打个电话。
to rate or score something
I give this movie five stars.
我给这部电影五星评价。
to pass an illness to someone
Don't give me your cold.
别把你的感冒传染给我。
to impose a punishment
The judge will give a fair sentence.
法官将作出公正的判决。
to host a party
We will give a party next week.
我们下周要举办一个派对。
to perform publicly
He will give a concert tonight.
他今晚将举行一场音乐会。
to devote time or effort
I give my best to every project.
我对每个项目都全力以赴。
to predict how long something will last
I give this car two more years.
我估计这辆车还能用两年。
to make a sports decision
The referee will give the final call.
裁判将作出最终裁决。
to bend under pressure
The floor will give if you stand there.
如果你站在那儿,地板会下陷。
to compromise or yield
Sometimes you have to give in an argument.
有时候在争论中你必须让步。
the ability to bend or stretch
This material has good give.
这种材料弹性很好。