en‧ter S2 W1 / entə $ -ər / 动词
1 go into
a) [不及物和及物动词] to go or come into a place :
Silence fell as I entered the room.
Few reporters dared to enter the war zone.
b) [及物动词] if an object enters part of something, it goes inside it :
The bullet had entered his brain.
2 start working [不及物和及物动词] to start working in a particular profession or organization, or to start studying at a school or university :
Both the boys entered the army.
She entered politics in 1996.
He entered the Church (= became a priest ) as a young man.
3 start an activity [及物动词] to start to take part in an activity, or become involved in a situation :
He entered the election as the clear favourite.
The rebels were prepared to enter negotiations (= start discussing something ) .
4 computer
a) [及物动词] to put information into a computer by pressing the keys :
Press the return key to enter the information.
enter something into something
The names are entered into a database.
b) [不及物和及物动词] if you enter a computer system, you are given permission to use it by the computer :
It won’t let you enter without a password.
5 write information [及物动词] to write information on a particular part of a form, document etc :
Don’t forget to enter your postcode.
enter in/into
Enter your name in the space provided.
6 competition/examination [不及物和及物动词] to arrange to take part in a race, competition, examination etc, or to arrange for someone else to take part :
At least 30 schools entered the competition.
enter for
Decisions about when he or she is entered for an examination should be taken very carefully.
7 period of time [及物动词] to begin a period of time when something happens :
The economy has entered a period of recession.
enter its third week/sixth day/second year etc
The talks have now entered their third week.
8 start to exist [及物动词] if a new idea, thought etc enters your head, or a new quality enters something, it suddenly starts to exist there :
A note of panic entered her voice.
it never entered sb’s head/mind (= used to say that someone never considered a particular idea, especially when this is surprising )
It never entered his head that she might be seeing someone else.
9 enter sb’s life if someone or something enters your life, you start to know them or be affected by them :
By the time Angie entered his life, he was almost 30.
10 official statement [及物动词] formal to make an official statement :
Wilson entered a plea of not guilty (= said that he was not guilty at the beginning of a court case ) .
Residents entered a number of objections to the scheme.
THESAURUS
enter to go or come into a place. Enter is more formal than go in : It appears the burglars entered the house through a back window. | Occupying troops entered the town on 8th April.
go in/into something to enter a place. Go in/into is the usual 短语 to use in everyday English : It was getting cold so we went in. | He went into the cafe and ordered a drink.
come in/into something to enter a place – used when you are already in that place : Come in and sit down. | When you come into the village, you’ll see the church on your right.
get in/into something to succeed in entering a place, especially when it is difficult or it takes a long time : I’d lost my key so I couldn’t get in. | You can’t get into the club if you are under 18.
break in/into something to enter a building using force, for example in order to steal something : If anyone tries to break in, the alarm will go off.
burst in/into something to enter a room or building very suddenly and noisily : Two men with guns burst in and told us to lie on the floor. | He burst into my office laughing and screaming like a maniac.
barge in/into something to suddenly enter a room where you are not wanted because you are interrupting someone or you were not invited : She just barged into my room without knocking. | You can’t just go barging in.
sneak in/into something to enter a place quietly and secretly hoping that no one will notice you : If you’re late, just try and sneak into the back of the class.
slip in/into something to enter a place quietly and quickly : Maggie opened the door silently and slipped in.
trespass formal to enter an area of land that belongs to someone else without permission : The sign said ‘Trespassers will be prosecuted’. | Trespassing on the railway is a criminal offence in the UK.
enter into something 短语动词
1 enter into an agreement/contract etc to make an official agreement to do something
enter into an agreement/contract etc with
Some local authorities have entered into partnership with private companies.
2 to start discussing or dealing with something :
It could be a problem, but we don’t need to enter into that just yet.
enter into discussions/negotiations (with somebody)
The government refused to enter into discussions with the opposition.
3 [通常在否定句中] to affect a situation and be something that you consider when you make a choice :
He always buys the best – money doesn’t enter into it.
4 enter into the spirit of it/things to take part in a game, party etc in an eager way
enter upon something 短语动词 formal
to start doing something or being involved in it :
countries newly entering upon industrialization