become
/bɪˈkʌm/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #385 in the learning path
变得；成为
Definitions
v. to start to be something or develop a particular quality
变得；成为
Example
The streets become quiet after the shops close.
商店关门后，街道变得安静起来。
Public transport must become more reliable and affordable if cities want residents to drive less frequently.
如果城市希望居民减少开车，公共交通就必须变得更可靠、更实惠。
Collocations
- become aware of
- become increasingly important
- become a teacher
Synonyms
- grow
- turn
Usage tip
变化形式：become—became—become；后接名词或形容词。
FAQ
- What does become mean?
- to start to be something or develop a particular quality
- How is become pronounced?
- UK /bɪˈkʌm/, US /bɪˈkʌm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
