type
noun uk/taɪp/ us/taɪp/
(GROUP)
A2 [ C ]类型；种类；品种
a particular group of people or things that share similar characteristics and form a smaller division of a larger set
There were so many different types of bread that I didn't know which to buy. 面包种类繁多，我不知该买哪一种。
What type of clothes does she wear? 她穿什么类型的衣服？
It was dark so I didn't notice what type of car it was. 天太黑，我没有注意到是什么车型。
He's the type of man you could take home to your mother. 他是那种你可以带回家见母亲的男人。
He's very attractive, if you like the blond, athletic type. 假如你喜欢白肤金发、爱好运动那一类型的话，他算是很有魅力的。
They sell dried flowers and baskets and that type of thing. 他们卖干花、花篮之类的东西。
We have a range of moisturizers for all different skin types. 我们有一系列适合各种肤质的润肤品。
She was young and she was wearing student-type clothes, so I assumed she was studying here. 她年龄不大，穿得又像学生，所以我还以为她在这儿上学。
He took me to a bar full of actor types trying to get noticed. 他带我去了一个酒吧，那里到处是演员一类的人，希望能引起他们的注意。
C1 [ C ] literature specialized具代表性的人;典型
a person who seems to represent a particular group of people, having all the qualities that you usually connect with that group
He doesn't use fully rounded characters in his plays - he uses types. 他在剧中不用个性丰满的人物——他用的是类型化的人物。
be someone's typeC2 是（某人）喜欢的那种类型
to be the type of person that someone thinks is attractive
He's a nice enough guy - he's just not my type. 他人倒是挺好，只是不是我喜欢的那种类型。
I would have thought Ben was more your type. 我还以为你会更喜欢本这种类型的人。
- More examples
- This type of account offers you instant access to your money.
- Vodka is a type of spirit.
- Oranges, apples, pears and bananas are all types of fruit.
- Some types of jellyfish have a powerful sting.
- Guy wasn't really the sporty type.
(PRINTED LETTERS)
[ C or U ] publishing specialized (also typeface)打印字体;印刷字体
the style and size of printed letters used in a piece of printed writing such as in a newspaper, book, or article
Use bold type for your headings. 标题用黑体字。
The software allows you to choose from over 20 styles of typeface. 用这种软件有20多种字体可选择。
type
verb [ I or T ] uk/taɪp/ us/taɪp/
(WRITE)
B1 （用电脑键盘或打字机等）打字
to write using a machine, either a computer keyboard or a typewriter
She asked me to type a couple of letters. 她叫我打几封信。
He can type very quickly. 他打字很快。
I was typing away into the early hours of the morning just to get it done. 我打字打到凌晨，就为把事情做完。
- More examples
- Her typewriter clacked noisily as she typed out the letter.
- Oops! I've typed two L's by mistake.
- It would look more professional if the letter was typed.
- By typing in simple commands you could pick up objects and talk to other avatars, with your words displayed in a cartoon bubble above your head.
- He had injured his left hand and was typing one-handed.
Phrasal verbs
type something inB1 输入，键入
to put an instruction or piece of information into your computer by pressing letters, numbers or other keys on your computer keyboard
Type in your password. 输入你的密码。
type something out/up 把（手写的）打出来
to make a typed copy of a piece of text that is written by hand
Could you type up the minutes from the meeting, please? 请你把会议记录打出来好吗？