to go on
[phrase form: go]
01
继续, 坚持
to continue without stopping
Intransitive: to go on | to go on with an activity
例子
The marathon runners were determined to go on despite the rain.
马拉松跑者决心不顾雨水继续前进。
She did n't let the interruptions distract her and simply went on with her presentation.
她没有让干扰分散她的注意力，只是继续她的演讲。
1.1
继续, 接着说
to continue with what one was saying
Intransitive: to go on | to go on with sth
例子
He paused for a moment to catch his breath and then went on with his story.
他停顿了一会儿，喘了口气，然后继续讲他的故事。
The professor asked the student to go on and explain the second part of the theory.
教授让学生继续并解释理论的第二部分。
1.2
基于, 依据
to base an opinion or a judgment on something
Transitive: to go on a basis
例子
Detectives are struggling with this case because there 's not much to go on in terms of evidence or witnesses.
侦探们正在为这个案子而挣扎，因为在证据或证人方面没有太多可以依据的东西。
You ca n't just go on appearances; you need more information to make an informed decision.
你不能仅仅依赖外表；你需要更多信息来做出明智的决定。
02
发生, 进行
to come to be or to happen
Intransitive
例子
I'm not sure what's going on with all the commotion outside.
我不确定外面所有的骚动是怎么回事。
Is there anything unusual going on in the neighborhood lately?
最近邻里间有什么不寻常的事情发生吗？
03
开始运行, 启动
to start operating or functioning
Intransitive
例子
The lights went out during the storm, but the backup generator went on immediately.
暴风雨期间灯灭了，但备用发电机立即启动了。
When you press the start button, the engine should go on without any issues.
当你按下启动按钮时，发动机应该开始运转而没有任何问题。
04
上台, 开始表演
(of a performer) to begin their performance
Intransitive: to go on point in time
例子
The lead actor 's character does n't go on until the second act of the play.
主角的角色直到第二幕才上场。
The band is scheduled to go on at 8 PM and play until midnight.
乐队定于晚上8点登台并演奏至午夜。
05
上场, 进入比赛
(in sports) to enter a game as a substitute during a match
Intransitive: to go on | to go on for a player
例子
The star striker went on for the injured player to help the team maintain their lead.
明星前锋上场替换受伤的球员，帮助球队保持领先优势。
The young talent was eager for a chance to go on and prove himself in his first professional game.
这位年轻的天才渴望有机会上场并在他的第一场职业比赛中证明自己。
06
过去, 前进
(of time) to move forward or pass without stopping
Intransitive
例子
As the years went on, he gained more experience and wisdom.
随着岁月流逝，他获得了更多的经验和智慧。
The party was a hit, and as the night went on, the atmosphere became livelier.
派对很成功，随着夜晚的流逝，气氛变得更加活跃。
07
长篇大论, 不停地抱怨
to talk about a person or subject at length, often in a tedious or complaining manner
Intransitive: to go on | to go on about sth
例子
She tends to go on about her health issues, and it can be quite tiresome to listen to.
她倾向于长篇大论地谈论她的健康问题，听她说话可能会很累。
He went on for hours about his work problems, and I could n't get a word in edgewise.
他继续滔滔不绝地讲了好几个小时他的工作问题，我一句话也插不上。
08
继续做, 接着做
to pass to doing something, particularly once one has finished doing something else
Transitive: to go on to do sth
例子
After the meeting, she will go on to prepare a report.
会议结束后，她将着手准备报告。
He went on to establish a successful tech startup after graduating from college.
大学毕业后，他继续建立了一家成功的科技初创公司。
go on
01
used to urge someone to speak or continue talking
02
used to express disbelief or surprise
03
used to urge someone to continue or engage in a specific action or activity
例子
Go on — take the leap and start your own business.
Go on! Try the dessert; it's delicious.
