dislike
/dɪsˈlaɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪsˈlaɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)dis-ˈlīk ˈdis-ˌlīk/ (ame, mw) · /dɪˈslaɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈslaɪk/ (ame, ipa)
dislike — verb
- dislikepresent simple I / you / we / they
- dislikeshe / she / it
- dislikedpast simple
- disliking-ing form
1. to feel that someone or something is unpleasant or unenjoyable, so that you pref
to feel that someone or something is unpleasant or unenjoyable, so that you prefer to avoid them or keep away from that experience.
Zayd dislikes getting up early on weekends when he could sleep in.
dislike + gerund for habitual aversion
Many people dislike the taste of bitter vegetables like kale.
The children disliked the long car ride to their grandmother's house.
Rin dislikes it when strangers stand too close on the train.
Élise dislikes crowded buses because they make her feel anxious.
- hate
much stronger emotion — stronger than dislike
- detest
more formal and intense — implies strong moral disapproval
- can't stand
informal — expresses very strong irritation or inability to tolerate
文法句型
dislike + noun phrase
dislike + gerund
dislike + it + when-clause
用法筆記
This sense is only transitive — you always dislike someone/something. Use 'dislike' + gerund for activities or habits you find unpleasant, and 'dislike it when' + clause for situations you wish to avoid.
常見錯誤
dislike — noun
- dislikesingular
- dislikesplural
1. a negative feeling toward someone or something, making you want to stay away fro
a negative feeling toward someone or something, making you want to stay away from them or avoid experiencing it.
Talia has a strong dislike for cold weather and always wears extra layers.
dislike for [something] — the thing causing the feeling
The teacher's dislike of noise in the classroom was obvious to everyone.
dislike of [something] — alternative preposition
Ayana felt a growing dislike for the unfair rules at her school.
Reuben's dislike of spicy food meant he never ordered curry.
There was a clear dislike between the two coworkers after the argument.
文法句型
dislike + for + noun phrase
dislike + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Usually singular. When the feeling is toward a person, use 'dislike for [person]'. When the feeling is about a thing or activity, 'dislike of [something]' is more common in British English, while 'dislike for [something]' is frequent in American English.
常見錯誤
2. a specific thing that a person finds unpleasant or unappealing, often as a matte
a specific thing that a person finds unpleasant or unappealing, often as a matter of personal habit or taste.
Jessica wrote a list of her likes and dislikes for the party planner.
collocation: likes and dislikes
One of Aarav's biggest dislikes is people who talk during movies.
The survey asked workers to name their top three dislikes about the office.
Ignacio keeps a notebook of his dislikes so he remembers what to avoid at restaurants.
- like
a particular thing you enjoy
- preference
something you like more than other things
文法句型
likes and dislikes
someone's dislikes
用法筆記
Almost always in the plural ('dislikes') or in the fixed expression 'likes and dislikes'. Rarely used in the singular. Frequently appears in contexts of personal preferences, food, entertainment, and workplace surveys.