/wɪð, wɪθ; wɪð, wɪθ/
prep
1 (a) in the company or presence of (sb/sth) 和（某人[某事物]）在一起
*live with one's parents 与父母住在一起
* go on holiday with a friend 和朋友一起去度假
* spend time with the children 跟孩子在一起度时光
* discuss the plans with an expert 同专家研究计画
* I've got a client with me at the moment. 我现在有个委托人.
* Put the dolls away with your other toys. 把这些玩具娃娃和你的其他玩具放在一起.
* If you mix blue with yellow you get green. 把蓝色和黄色混合在一起就成了绿色.
* Can I wear this tie with my blue shirt? 我穿蓝衬衫能系这条领带吗?
* The money is on the table with the shopping-list. 钱在桌子上跟购物单在一起呢.
(b) in the care, charge or possession of (sb) 由（某人）照看、管理或持有
*I leave the baby with my mother every day. 我每天都把婴儿交给我母亲照料.
* I left a message for you with your secretary. 我给你留了个信儿交给你秘书了.
* The keys are with reception. 钥匙都在接待处呢.
2 having or carrying (sth) 有或带着（某物）
*a girl with (ie who has) red hair 红头发的女孩儿
* the man with the scar 带伤疤的男子
* a person with a knowledge of European markets 熟悉欧洲市场的人
* a coat with a belt 有腰带的大衣
* a house with a swimming-pool 带游泳池的房子
* the man with a wooden leg 有一条木腿的男子
* the boy with a camera 带着照相机的男孩儿
* He looked at her with a hurt expression. 他带着受伤害的神情看着她.
3 (a) (indicating the tool or instrument used 用以表示使用的工具或器具)
*cut it with a knife 用刀把它切开
* You can see it with a microscope.用显微镜就能看见.
* He hit it with a hammer. 他用锤子砸.
* feed the baby with a spoon 用勺喂小孩儿
* sew with cotton thread 用棉线缝
* hold the door open with a stone 用石头顶着门让它开着
* I can only move it with your help. 只有靠你帮忙我才能移动它.
* It was easy to translate with a dictionary. 借助词典进行翻译就很容易.
(b) (indicating the material or item used 用以表示使用的材料或物件)
*fill the bowl with water 把这个盆装满水
* sprinkle the dish with salt 在这盘菜上撒点盐
* The lorry was loaded with timber. 这辆卡车上装的是木材.
* The bag was stuffed with dirty clothes. 这个袋子里塞满了脏衣服.
4 (a) agreeing with or supporting (sb/sth) 与（某人[某事物]）一致; 支持（某人[某事物]）
*We've got all the nurses with us in our fight to stop closures. 我们竭力反对停业, 获得全体护士的支持.
* She's going along with management on this issue. 她在这个问题上同意资方的意见.
* I'm with you all the way! 我始终和你的意见一致!
(b) in opposition to (sth); against (sth) 与（某事物）对立; 反对（某事物）
*fight, argue, quarrel, etc with sb 与某人打斗、争论、吵架等
* I had a row with Jane. 我跟简吵了一架.
* in competition with our rivals 同我们的对手竞争
* play tennis with sb 同某人打网球
* at war with a neighbouring country 同邻国交战.
5 because of (sth); on account of (sth) 因为或由于（某事物）
*blush with embarrassment 因难为情而脸红
* tremble with fear 吓得发抖
* shaking with laughter 笑得浑身直颤
* Her fingers were numb with cold. 她手指冻木了.
6 (indicating the manner, circumstances or condition in which sth is done or takes place 用以表示方式、情况、环境或条件)
*I'll do it with pleasure. 我很高兴做这件事.
* I can lift
50 kilos with an effort. 我用力能举起50公斤的重量.
* She performed a somersault with ease, ie easily. 她一下子就翻了一个跟头.
* He acted with discretion, ie discreetly. 他做得很谨慎.
* She sleeps with the light on. 她爱开着灯睡觉.
* He welcomed her with open arms. 他热情地欢迎她.
* Don't stand with your hands in your pockets. 站着的时候不要把手插在口袋里.
* With your permission, sir, I'd like to speak. 先生, 若您允许, 我想发言.
7 in the same direction as (sth) 与（某物）方向一致
*sail with the wind 顺风驶船
* swim with the tide 顺着潮流游泳
* drift with the current 顺水飘浮
* The shadow moves with the sun. 这个影子跟着太阳移动.
8 because of and at the same rate as (sth) 随着（某事物）
*The shadows lengthened with the approach of sunset. 随着太阳下落, 影子也逐渐伸长.
* Skill comes with experience. 经验越多, 技巧越熟练.
* Good wine will improve with age. 佳酿越陈越醇.
9 in regard to, towards or concerning(sb/sth) 对于或关于（某人[某事物]）
*careful with the glasses 当心这些玻璃杯
* patient with your aunt 对你姑姑耐心些
* angry with my children 生我孩子的气
* pleased with the result 对结果满意
* inconsistent with an earlier statement 与前述不一致
* a problem with accommodation 关于住宿的问题
* What can he want with me? 他能要我做什么呢?
* What can one do with half a chess set? 只有半副棋有什么办法呢?
10 in the case of (sb/sth); as regards (sb/sth) 对（某人[某事物]）来说; 至于（某人[某事物]）
*With Italians it's pronunciation that's the problem. 对意大利人来说, 发音是个问题.
* It's a very busy time with us at the moment. 我们现在非常忙.
11 and also (sth); including (sth) 连...带...; 包括（某事物）
*The meal with wine came to
12 each. 那顿饭连酒每人12英镑.
* With preparation and marking a teacher works
12 hours a day. 一个教师连备课带改作业每天工作12小时.
* The week cost us over
500 but that was with skiing lessons. 那个星期我们花了500多英镑, 但其中包括滑雪课的学费.
12 (as) an employee or client of (an organization) （作为）（一组织）的雇员或委托人
*I hear he's with ICI now. 我听说他现在在帝国化学工业公司工作.
* She acted with a repertory company for three years. 她在一个轮演剧目剧团里演出三年.
* We're with the same bank. 我们是同一个银行的客户.
13 (indicating separation from sth/sb 用以表示与某事物[某人]分离)
*I could never part with this ring. 我永远戴着这个戒指.
* Can we dispense with the formalities? 咱们能免去这些礼节吗?
14 considering (one fact in relation to another) 考虑到（一事与另一事的关系）
*With only two days to go we can't afford to relax. 只有两天时间了, 我们可不能松懈.
* With no hope of a holiday life's very depressing. 度假无望, 日子自然过得很沉闷.
* She won't be able to help us, with all her family commitments. 她帮不了我们, 她家里的事还多着呢.15 in spite of (sth); despite 尽管; 虽然
*With all her faults he still liked her. 尽管她有那么多缺点, 可他还是喜欢她.
16 (idm 习语) be with sb (infml 口) be able to follow what sb is saying 能明白某人说的话
*I'm afraid I'm not quite with you. 很抱歉, 我不太懂您的意思. `with it (dated sl 旧, 俚)
(a) knowledgeable about current fashions and ideas; alert 了解时代潮流和意识; 敏感的
*Come on get with it! 好啦--时髦点儿吧!
* He's not very with it today. 他今天有点迟钝.
(b) (of clothes and their wearers) fashionable （指衣物和穿着者）时髦的
*She's more with it now than she was
20 years ago. 她比20年前时髦了. with `that immediately after that 紧接着; 随即
*He muttered a few words of apology and with that he left. 他支支吾吾地道个歉就马上走了.

prep
[Language: Old English;Origin:'against, from, with']
used to say that two or more people or things are together in the same place
　I saw Bob in town with his girlfriend.
　Put this bag with the others.
　I always wear these shoes with this dress.
　Mix the powder with boiling water.
have/bring/take sb/sth with you
　She had her husband with her.
　You'd better bring your passport with you.
having, possessing, or carrying something
　a tall gentleman with a grey beard
　a book with a green cover
　a man with a gun
　We need someone with bright new ideas.
　Only people with plenty of money can afford to shop here.
　She came back with a letter in her hand.
using something or by means of something
　Chop the onions with a sharp knife.
　What will you buy with the money?
　I amused myself with crossword puzzles.
　a hat decorated with brightly coloured feathers
see usage noteby¹
because of a particular feeling or physical state
　They were trembling with fear.
　Jack beamed with pleasure when he heard the news.
　I was too weak with hunger to cry.
　Mother became seriously ill with pneumonia.
including
　Two nights' accommodation with breakfast and evening meal cost us just over £250.
used to say what covers or fills something
　Her boots were covered with mud.
　Fill the bowl with sugar.
　In summer Venice is crammed with tourists.
used to say what an action or situation is related to
　We have a problem with parking in this area.
　Be careful with that glass.
　Is there something wrong with your phone?
　How are you getting on with your studies, David?
　Compared with other children of the same age, Robert is very tall.
used to say which person or thing someone has a particular feeling or attitude towards
　I hope you're not angry with me.
　He thinks he's in love with Diana.
　She's delighted with her new car.
　Don't get too friendly with your students.
supporting someone or sharing their opinion
→for
　Some opposition MPs voted with the Government.
　You're either with me or against me.
　I'm with Harry all the way on this one.
used when talking about an action or activity to say which other person, group, or country is involved
　Stop fighting with your brother!
　I used to play chess with him.
　It's a good idea to discuss the problem with a sympathetic teacher.
　We're competing with foreign businesses.
　Britain's trade with Japan
　She left home after an argument with her parents.
used to say how someone does something or how something happens
　He prepared everything with great care.
　A rocket exploded with a blinding flash.
　'Oh, I'm not in a hurry,' I said with a smile.
　The day starts with a great American breakfast.
used to say what position or state someone or something is in, or what is happening, when someone does something
　She stood with her back to me.
　We lay in bed with the window open.
　She was knitting, with the television on.
with sb/sth doing sth
　We jumped into the water with bullets whizzing past our ears.
at the same rate as something else and because of it
　a skill which improves with practice
　The risk of cancer increases with the number of cigarettes you smoke.
because of a situation that exists
　With John away there's more room in the house.
with sth doing sth
　I can't do my homework with all this noise going on.
employed by someone
　The manager is Stuart Walker, who has been with the company since 1970.
used to say who is looking after something
　I left your keys with the janitor.
used to say who or what someone becomes separated from
　Joan doesn't want to part with the money.
　a complete break with tradition
in the same direction as something
　We sailed with the wind.
in spite of
　With all his faults, I still like him.
used to show who or what a strong wish or order concerns
　Down with school!
　Off to bed with you!
be with you/me
to understand what someone is telling you or explaining to you
　Sorry, I'm not with you - which room do you mean?
　So that's how the system works. Are you with me?
with itinformal
a) wearing fashionable clothes and knowing about new ideas
= trendy
b) able to understand clearly what is happening around you
　I'm sorry, I'm not feeling very with it today.
→with-it
with that
immediately after doing or saying something
　He gave a little wave and with that he was gone.