chart
UK [tʃɑ:t] US [tʃɑ:rt] noun countable
DRAWING 图表
IMPROVER
■a drawing which shows information in a simple way, often using lines and curves to show amounts 图表；示意图；曲线图•There is a chart on the classroom wall showing the relative heights of all the children.教室墙上有一张图表，显示出所有孩子的相对身高。 •The sales chart shows a distinct decline in the past few months.销售图显示在过去几个月里销售量明显下降。 •the TV weather chart电视气象图 IMPROVER
■a detailed map of an area of water 海图；航图•a naval chart海军航图
UK [tʃɑ:t] US [tʃɑ:rt] noun countable
MUSIC 音乐
the charts
[plural]
■the lists produced each week of the records with the highest sales （每周唱片销量）排行榜•the dance charts舞曲排行榜 •It's been number one in the charts for six weeks.它占据排行榜之首已达六周之久。
UK [tʃɑ:t] US [tʃɑ:rt] noun countable
off the charts informal
■at a very high level 处于极高水平的•His blood pressure was off the charts他的血压高得吓人。 mainly US extremely popular or successful 非常受欢迎的，极成功的•The new restaurant is totally off the charts.这家新开的餐厅口碑载道。
UK [tʃɑ:t] US [tʃɑ:rt] verb
SHOW/FOLLOW 表示
transitive
■to show something on a chart 用图表表示；标示•We need some sort of graph on which we can chart our progress.我们需要那种可以在上面标出我们进展的图表。 •The map charts the course of the river where it splits into two.地图在这条河分成两条支流处标出了水流流向。 transitive
■to watch something with careful attention or to record something in detail 仔细观察；详细纪录•A global study has just been started to chart the effects of climate change.一项观察纪录气候变化后果的全球性研究才刚刚起步。 transitive mainly US
■to arrange a plan of action 制定（行动计划）•The local branch of the party is meeting to chart their election campaign.该政党的地方分部正开会制定他们的选举活动计划。
UK [tʃɑ:t] US [tʃɑ:rt] verb
MUSIC 音乐
intransitive informal
■to enter the music charts 进榜，上榜•Their first record didn't even chart.他们的首张唱片连排行榜都没有进。 |