a drawing that shows information in a simple way, often using lines and curves to show amounts

There is a chart on the classroom wall showing the relative heights of all the children. 教室墙上有一张图表，显示出所有孩子的相对身高。

The sales chart shows a distinct decline in the past few months. 销售图表明在过去几个月里销售量明显下降。

the TV weather chart 电视气象图

a detailed map of an area of water

a naval chart 海军航图

the lists produced each week of the records with the highest sales

the dance charts 舞曲排行榜

It's been number one in the charts for six weeks. 它占据排行榜之首已达6周之久。

The band currently has two albums in the charts.

Her new single is topping the charts at the moment.

You will need a lot of talent to knock her off the top of the charts.

Sadly, their songs never made it onto the charts.

to show something on a chart

We need some sort of graph on which we can chart our progress. 我们需要那种可以在上面标出我们进展的图表。

The map charts the course of the river where it splits into two. 地图在这条河分成两条支流处标出了水流流向。

to watch something with careful attention or to record something in detail

A global study has just been started to chart the effects of climate change. 一项观察记录气候变化后果的全球性研究才刚刚起步。

to arrange a plan of action

The local branch of the party is meeting to chart their election campaign. 该政党的地方分部正开会制定他们的选举活动计划。

to enter the music charts

Their first record didn't even chart. 他们的首张唱片连排行榜都没有进。