become

英 [bɪˈkʌm]

美 [bɪˈkʌm]

v. 开始变得; 变成; 适合(某人); 与…相称; 使(人)显得漂亮; 使好看

过去式：became　过去分词：become　第三人称单数：becomes　现在分词：becoming　

中考高考 IELTS CET4 考研

Oxford 3000 / Collins.5 / BNC.122 / COCA.139

习惯用语

what became, has become, will become of sb/sth?

（遭遇）如何；（结果）怎么样
used to ask what has happened or what will happen to sb/sth
What became of that student who used to live with you?
以前和你住在一起的那个学生后来怎么样了？
I dread to think what will become of them if they lose their home.
我不敢设想他们如果无家可归将会怎么样。

牛津词典

verb

开始变得；变成
to start to be sth
1. It was becoming more and more difficult to live on his salary.
  他越来越难以靠他的工资维持生计了。
2. It soon became apparent that no one was going to come.
  很快就很清楚，没人会来。
3. She was becoming confused.
  她开始糊涂了。
4. She became queen in 1952.
  她于1952年成为女王。
5. The bill will become law next year.
  该议案将于明年成为法律。
适合（某人）；与…相称
to be suitable for sb
1. Such behaviour did not become her.
  这种举止与她的身份不相称。
使（人）显得漂亮；使好看
to look attractive on sb
1. Short hair really becomes you.
  你理短发的确很帅。

柯林斯词典

The form become is used in the present tense and is the past participle. become 的过去分词与原形相同。

V-LINK 变成；成为；变得
If someone or somethingbecomesa particular thing, they start to change and develop into that thing, or start to develop the characteristics mentioned.
1. I first became interested in Islam while I was doing my nursing training...
  我在接受护理培训的时候开始对伊斯兰教产生了兴趣。
2. The cocoa industry dwindled because it became increasingly difficult to cover costs...
  由于越来越难以收回成本，可可产业日渐衰落。
3. During the 1980s the world's financial systems became more open...
  在20世纪80年代，世界金融体系变得更加开放。
4. The pilot decided to land, but as we lost altitude the wind became stronger...
  飞行员决定着陆，但随着我们越飞越低，风变得越来越大。
5. As she reached the age of thirty she became convinced she would remain single all her life...
  步入而立之年时，她确信自己会独身一辈子。
6. After leaving school, he became a professional footballer...
  走出校门后，他成了一名职业足球运动员。
7. In 1823 Honduras became a part of the United Provinces of Central America.
  1823年，洪都拉斯成为了中美洲联邦的一部分。
VERB 适合；适宜；与…相称
If somethingbecomessomeone, it makes them look attractive or it seems right for them.
1. Does khaki become you?...
  卡其布适合你吗？
2. Don't be crude tonight, Bernard, it doesn't become you.
  今晚别说荤话，伯纳德，说荤话可不好。
PHRASE …怎么样了；…会怎么样
If you wonderwhathasbecome ofsomeone or something, you wonder where they are and what has happened to them.
1. She thought constantly about her family; she might never know what had become of them...
  她一直挂念着家人；她也许再也听不到他们的消息了。
2. Where will he go to school now he's been thrown out of Eton? What will become of him?
  现在他被伊顿公学开除了，他去哪儿上学呢？他将来又会怎样呢？

英英释义

verb

enter or assume a certain state or condition
1. He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
2. It must be getting more serious
3. her face went red with anger
4. She went into ecstasy
5. Get going!
Synonym:goget
come into existence
1. What becomes has duration
undergo a change or development
1. The water turned into ice
2. Her former friend became her worst enemy
3. He turned traitor
Synonym:turn
enhance the appearance of
1. Mourning becomes Electra
2. This behavior doesn't suit you!
Synonym:suit

双语例句

The wound has become inflamed.
伤口发炎了。
During the 1980s the world's financial systems became more open
在20世纪80年代，世界金融体系变得更加开放。
After leaving school, he became a professional footballer
走出校门后，他成了一名职业足球运动员。
The relations between them have become still more harmonous.
他们之间的关系更融洽了。
The boy has become fascinated with making model aeroplanes.
这孩子做飞机模型都入了迷了。
As she reached the age of thirty she became convinced she would remain single all her life
步入而立之年时，她确信自己会独身一辈子。
In the wake of developments in science and technology, man has become more capable of conquering nature.
随着科学技术的发展，人们征服自然的能力也越来越强了。
She has virtually become our adviser.
她无形中成了我们的顾问。
She has become a lot more tolerant and communicative.
她变得宽容多了，也爱说话了。
She thought constantly about her family; she might never know what had become of them
她一直挂念着家人；她也许再也听不到他们的消息了。