rest
noun
Definitions of rest noun
pause(暂停)
- A2Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
A period of time when you relax, cease any active work, or sleep.
暂停；停止；休息
After carrying the piano upstairs, they paused to take a rest.
把钢琴搬上楼后，他们停下来休息一下。
The doctor prescribed some medication and advised her to rest for a week.
医生开了一些药，并建议她休息一个星期。
After a long day of hard work, he needed a good rest.
经过一整天的辛苦工作，他需要好好休息。
silence(静默)
- Countable(可数名词)music(音乐)specialized(专业)
A period of silence in music or a symbol that represents this silence.
（音乐）休止符；休止
a quarter rest
一个四分休止符
The sudden rest in the music added a dramatic effect.
音乐中的突然休止增添了戏剧效果
The sheet music clearly indicates every rest.
乐谱清楚地标示了每个休止符
support(支撑)
- Countable(可数名词)
An object used to support the weight of something else.
支撑物；支架；基座
He used a stack of books as a rest for his laptop.
他用一堆书当作笔记本电脑的支架。
The photographer used a tripod as a rest for his camera.
摄影师用三脚架当作相机的支撑。
This device is designed as a rest for the wrist.
这个装置是设计用来支撑手腕的。
Phrases of rest noun
- at rest
Not engaged in any physical activity or movement; in a state of inactivity or repose.
静止，不动
• The study measured heart rates both after exercise and at rest.
研究测量了运动后和静止时的心率。
- come to rest
To stop moving and become still, typically in a specific location.
停止不动，静止
• After a long flight, the plane finally came to rest on the runway.
经过长时间的飞行，飞机终于在跑道上停下来了。
- the rest
the remaining things, people, or parts that have not been mentioned or used.
剩余的部分；其余的人或物。
• Most employees at the company support the reform, but the rest are taking a wait-and-see approach.
公司里大多数员工支持改革，但其他的人则采取观望的态度。
verb
Definitions of rest verb
pause(暂停)
- B1Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
To stop doing a specific activity or to cease being active for a period in order to relax and recover.
（使）暂停；（使）停止；（使）休息
The doctor advised him to rest for a few days.
医生建议他休息几天。
He shifted his gaze from the screen to rest his eyes.
他将目光从屏幕上移开，让眼睛休息。
She vowed not to rest until her son's murderer was captured.
她发誓在儿子的凶手被抓住之前绝不休息。
support(支撑)
- Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)Verb + adv/prep(动词+副词/介词)
To lie or lean on something or to place something on a surface for support.
躺；靠；倚
She rested her head on my shoulder.
她把头靠在我的肩膀上。
The bicycle was resting against the wall.
自行车靠着墙放着。
He rested his arm on the table.
他把手臂放在桌子上。
remain(保持)
- Intransitive(不及物动词)formal(正式)
To remain in a particular condition or position.
保持不变；维持原状
We cannot allow the matter to rest here; further action is required.
我们不能让这件事就此搁置，需要采取进一步行动。
The terms of this agreement must rest unchanged.
本协议的条款必须保持不变。
This issue must rest until the next meeting.
这个问题必须留到下次会议再处理。
Phrases of rest verb
- be resting
refers to an actor currently without employment in acting roles
（演员）暂时没有工作，待在家中
• The actor has been out of work lately, so he is resting at home.
这位演员最近没有工作，所以他在家休息。
Idioms
- (and) all the rest
Used at the end of a list or phrase to indicate other items or people that are part of the same group but have not been specifically named.
等等，以及其他
• We need to buy bread, milk, eggs, and all the rest.
我们需要买面包、牛奶、鸡蛋和其他所有东西。
- rest on your laurels
To be complacent about one's past successes and make no further effort to improve or achieve more.
安于现状，不思进取
• Despite winning the competition, he didn't rest on his laurels; instead, he trained even harder.
尽管赢得了比赛，他并没有满足于现有的成就；相反地，他更加努力地训练。
- for the rest
Used to introduce additional information that is less important after the main points have been discussed.
至于其他的部分
• The atmosphere of the restaurant is great, and as for the rest, the food and service are acceptable.
这家餐厅的氛围很好，至于其他，食物和服务都还可以接受。
- I rest my case
Used to indicate that one believes a recent event or statement confirms their correctness or truthfulness; signifying that no further explanation or argument is needed.
我证据完毕，不必多言。
• When informed of Smith's irate reaction to her statement, she simply responded, "I rest my case."
当得知史密斯对她的声明勃然大怒时，她只是回应道：「我说完了。」
- give it a rest
Used to tell someone to stop talking about or doing something that is annoying.
得了啦！(别再说了！)
• I've heard enough of your complaining, give it a rest.
我已经听够了你的抱怨，别再说了。
- rest in peace
An expression used to convey the hope that someone who has died has found peace.
（用于表达对死者的祝愿）希望逝者安息。
• She was a kind and loving person, may she rest in peace.
她是个善良又有爱心的人，愿她安息。
- let something rest
To cease discussing or bringing up a particular subject.
不再谈论／提起
• At the meeting, we decided to let the controversial topic rest and address it later.
在会议上，我们决定暂停讨论这个有争议的话题，稍后再处理。
- rest easy
used to reassure someone that they do not need to worry because the situation is under control.
（用于安慰某人）请放心，别担心。
• "You can rest easy now that you've handed the report in," said the manager. "I'll make sure everything gets done on time."
「你已经交报告了，可以放心了，」经理说。「我会确保一切按时完成。」
- the rest is history
Refers to events that are widely known and have become part of established history.
以下的事情就是历史了
• They first met at a competition, and the rest is history.
他们第一次在一场比赛中相遇，接下来发生的事情大家都知道了。
Phrasal Verbs of rest
- rest up
to unwind and rejuvenate in preparation for an activity
充分休息；恢复精力
• Before the competition, he needs to rest up to enhance his performance.
在比赛之前，他需要充分休息以提高表现。
- rest on/upon something
When something is founded on a specific idea, belief, or fact, it depends on it for validity or truth.
基础于；建立在…之上
• This theory rests upon scientific evidence.
这个理论建立在科学证据之上。
- rest on someone/something
When surveying an area, if your gaze settles on a specific person or object, it means you are focusing exclusively on that individual or thing.
（目光在环顾四周之后）集中在…上；注视，凝视
• During the exam, all eyes rested on the head examiner.
考试期间，所有人的目光都集中在主考官身上。
- rest on/upon someone/something
to rely on or be contingent upon an individual or factor
依靠；取决于；有赖于
• The success of the project often rests upon the cooperation of the team.
这个项目的成功往往取决于团队的合作。
- rest with someone
When a responsibility or decision lies with someone, they bear the responsibility for it.
由（某人）负责
• The final decision was authorized to the manager, so all responsibility rests with him.
最终的决定权在经理，因此所有的责任都由他承担。
- rest with someone/something
to rely or place dependence on someone or something
依赖于；靠在；寄托于
• His success will rest with the support of his family.
他的成功将取决于家人的支持。