词组 | dwell |
释义 | inhabit • live (in/on) • dwell (on) • occupy - How many people live in this house? (live in a house is the normal phrase) - How many people live on/inhabit this planet? (Not *dwell on*) (inhabit is formal) - We have a farm and live on what we produce. (Not *live from* *live with*) (= e.g. eat, clothe ourselves) - Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there dwelt a handsome prince. (dwell = 'live' is archaic) - I know you've lost a lot of money, but I wish you wouldn't dwell on the subject. (= keep talking about) - Two people can't occupy such a big house. (= fill) |
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