A
a.一,一个,一只,一件.
I don't care what a car looks like as long as it gets me from A to B.
我倒不在乎汽车的样子, 只要能把我从一处载到另一处就行了.

Would you do me a favor?
你能帮我一个忙吗?
a.m.
上午

abbr. (ante meridiem的缩写)上午,午前

ad. 上午,由午夜至中午
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abacus(pl.: abacuses)
n. 算盘
I can use abacus skillfully.
我会熟练地打算盘。

The clerk reckoned the expenditure last week with an abacus.
那位职员用算盘将上周的花销计算出来。
abandon(pt.: abandoned, pp.: abandoned, prp.: abandoning)
v. 放弃,遗弃,沉溺
The cruel man abandoned his wife and child.
那个狠心的男人抛弃了他的妻儿。

They had abandoned all hope.
他们已经放弃了一切希望。
abatement(pl.: abatements)
n. 减少,减轻,缓和
A noise abatement notice is served on the club.
向俱乐部发停止大声喧哗的通知。
abbreviate(pt.: abbreviated, pp.: abbreviated, prp.: abbreviating)
v. 缩写,使...简略
In writing, the title `Doctor' is abbreviated to `Dr'.
在书写时, Doctor头衔的缩写是Dr.
abbreviation(pl.: abbreviations)
n. 缩写
Scratch the subject of defence and acronym, abbreviation, and buzzwords fly out.
话题触及国防,缩合字,缩写字和行话就满天飞。

An abbreviation for formula calculation language, a high-level programming language not too widely used.
公式计算语言的简称,应用不太广泛的一种高级程序设计语言。
ABC
n. 基本要素,字母表

abbr. 美国广播公司

abbr. 澳大利亚广播公司
Shipment to be effected on a container liner of ABC Line.
交由ABC班轮公司的集装箱班轮运载。

Inquire firm work jointly with abc company impression quite reliable president rather calculating.
咨询公司与ABC公司合作,印象中此公司值得信赖。该公司董事长式于心计。
abdomen(pl.: abdomens)
n. 腹部
The spider has a bulgy abdomen.
蜘蛛长着凸出的腹部。

He always feels pain in his abdomen.
他的腹部经常疼痛。
abdominal
a. 腹部的
I'll have an abdominal operation tomorrow.
我明天要做个腹部手术。

She had abdominal pains yesterday.
她昨天腹痛。
abend
异常结束
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abide(pt.: abode, pp.: abode, prp.: abiding)
v. 遵守,忍受,居留
Everyone must abide by the law.
所有的人都应遵守法律。

She can't abide that man.
她不能忍受那个人。
ability(pl.: abilities)
n. 才能,能力
I don't doubt your ability to do the work.
我不怀疑你有能力担任这项工作。

He is a man of many abilities.
他是一个有多方面才能的人。
able
a. 能干的,有能力的
He is an able man.
他是一个能人。

As I had plenty of money I was able to help her.
我钱很宽裕,能帮助她。
abnormal
a. 反常的,不正常的,不规则的
The weather is abnormal this year.
今年的气候不正常。

An abnormal fear of high places.
恐高症对于高处的一种不正常的恐惧
aboard
ad. 在船上,在火车上,在飞机上

prep. 在...之上
It's time to go aboard.
该上船/飞机/车了。

Welcome aboard!
st. 请上船(车,飞机)
abolish(pt.: abolished, pp.: abolished, prp.: abolishing)
v. 废止,革除
Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery in the United States.

亚伯拉罕·林肯在美国废除了奴隶制/n
There are many bad customs and laws that ought to be abolished 有许多不良的习俗和法规应予以废
aboriginal(pl.: aboriginals)
a. 原始的,土著的
An Australian aboriginal dance festival held at night to celebrate tribal victories or other events./r 狂欢会澳大利亚土著的一种舞蹈节,在晚上召开以庆祝部落胜利或其他事件/r
Any of the languages of the aboriginal peoples of Australia./ 澳洲土著语任何澳洲土著民族的语言
abort(pt.: aborted, pp.: aborted, prp.: aborting)
v. 流产,打胎,堕胎
Some suspicious looking men were loitering abort near the house
几个形迹可疑的人在屋子附近荡来荡去。

An aborted organism.
流产的生物体
abortion(pl.: abortions)
n. 流产,堕胎
Abortion is illegal in this country.
人工流产在这个国家是不合法的。

They are discussing the morality of abortion.
他们正在讨论堕胎的道德性。
abound(pt.: abounded, pp.: abounded, prp.: abounding)
v. 富于,充满
Tropical plants abound in the jungle.
丛林中有大量的热带植物。
He abounds in courage.
他很有胆量。
about
a. 准备

ad. 大约

prep. 关于
It is about six o'clock now.
现在是六点钟左右。

He was about to start.
他即将动身。
above
a. 上面的

ad. 在上面

n. 上面

prep. 在...上面
The sun rose above the horizon.
太阳升到地平线上。

My bedroom is just above.
我的卧室就在上面。
aboveboard
ad. 光明正大地,率直地

a. 光明正大的,率直的
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abrasion
n. 磨减,磨损,磨损之处
An implement with cutting edges or a pointed end for boring holes in hard materials, usually by a rotating abrasion or repeated blows; a bit.
钻带切割刃或尖端的工具,用于在坚硬材料上钻孔,一般靠旋转磨损或反复击打实现钻孔

A minor scratch or abrasion.
擦伤一个轻微的擦伤或磨损
abrasive
n. 研磨剂

a. 磨平的
An abrasive or filler used in a soap or detergent.
增清剂肥皂或去污剂中用的研磨剂或填料

Jeff is usually an abrasive character, but he can be as sweet as honey when he wants something.
杰弗通常是一个生硬粗暴的人,但他想得到某物时,他会象蜜一样甜。
abridge(pt.: abridged, pp.: abridged, prp.: abridging)
v. 删节,缩短
It was abridged from the original work.
这是原书的节录本。

This is an abridged edition of "war and peace".
这是“战争与和平”的节略版。
abridgement(pl.: abridgements)
节略,缩写
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abroad
a. 在国外,海外(一般作表语)

ad. 到国外,在国外
He lived abroad for many years.
他在国外居住了许多年。

She is hungry for news of her husband working abroad.
她渴望得到国外工作的丈夫的消息。
abrupt
a. 突然的,唐突的
That young man has an abrupt manner.
那个年轻人态度很无礼。

The meeting came to an abrupt end.
会议突然结束了。
abruption
中断,分离
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abscess
n. 脓疮,溃疡
The tip of an abscess, a boil, or a pimple, in which pus forms.
脓头中间有脓液的脓疮、疖或丘疹的顶端

I think I have an abscess on my gums. This could be serious.
我想我的牙床上有个脓疮,这可能是严重的。
absence(pl.: absences)
a. 不在,缺席

n. 缺乏,缺少,缺席
Please look after my house during my absence.
我不在时,请帮我看房子。

We must invent an excuse for our absence.
我们必须为缺席编造一个藉口。
absent
a. 缺席的

vt. 使缺席
How many students are absent today?
今天有多少学生缺席?

Why was it that he was absent?
他为什么缺席呢?
absentminded
a. 心不在焉的,茫然的,恍惚的
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absolute(pl.: absolutes)
a. 绝对的,完全的

n. 绝对
We now have the absolute proof of his guilt.
我们现在有他犯罪的确凿证据。

That's absolute nonsense!
真是一派胡言!
absolutely
ad. 绝对地,完全地;独立地;确实地
I trust his discretion absolutely.
我完全相信他的判断。

I'm absolutely starving.
我饿极了。
absorb(pt.: absorbed, pp.: absorbed, prp.: absorbing)
v. 吸收,吸引...的注意,使全神贯注
His business absorbs him.
他的业务使他全神贯注。

The clever boy absorbed all the knowledge his teacher could give him.
那个聪明的男孩把他老师所能教他的所有的知识都吸收了。
absorption
n. 吸收
I really appreciate his complete absorption in his work.
我很欣赏他对工作的极端专注。

A medicine or an agent that induces absorption.
吸收剂导致吸收的药品或药剂
abstract
n. 摘要

a. 抽象的

v. 摘要,抽炼
He has some abstract notion of wanting to change the world.
他有一种要改造世界的空想。

We may talk of beautiful things, but beauty itself is abstract.
我们尽可谈论美的事物,然而美本身却是抽象的。
absurd
a. 荒唐的
What an absurd suggestion!
多荒谬的建议啊!

It was absurd of you to suggest such a thing.
你居然建议这样的事,太可笑了。
abundance
n. 丰富,充裕
There was an abundance of corn last year.
去年玉米丰收。

The state of being profuse; abundance.
丰富极其丰富的状态;充沛
abundant
a. 丰富的,充裕的
There is abundant firewood in the forest.
森林里有充裕的薪柴可用。

Our abundant resources and stable policy provide foreigners with the advantages they invest here.
我们丰富的资源和稳定的政策为外商投资提供了有利条件。
abuse
n. 滥用,恶习

v. 滥用,辱骂,虐待
It's easy to abuse one's power.
人容易滥用权力。

They talked about how the uses and abuses of figures to prove things in politics.
他们谈到人们如何在政治问题上使用及滥用数字来混淆视听。
academic(pl.: academics)
a. 学院的,理论的,学术性的
The new academic year is coming.
新学年就要来了。

The question is purely academic.
这是一个纯学术性的问题。
academy(pl.: academies)
n. 学院,学术,学会
He is a student in an academy of music.
他是一所音乐学院的学生。

A member of an art, literary, or scientific academy or society.
学会会员艺术、文学、科学学会或团体的成员
accelerate(pt.: accelerated, pp.: accelerated, prp.: accelerating)
v. 加速
The car accelerated as it overtook me.
那辆汽车一加速就超越了我.

The leader is losing ground as the rest of the runners accelerate.
领先者在其余赛跑者加速时就逐渐失去了优势。
acceleration
n. 加速,促进,加速度
A flight garment worn by astronauts and jet pilots that presses on the lower body to maintain the blood supply to the brain during rapid vertical acceleration.
抗荷衣宇航员或喷气机飞行员穿的飞行服,在快速垂直加速中增加身体下部的压力以保持脑部血液供应

An instrument used to measure acceleration.
加速计,测震仪用于测量加速度的仪器
accelerator
n. 加速者,加速器,油门
I pressed the accelerator until the engine screamed.
我猛踩油门踏板,发动机发出了尖利的声音。

The brake (pedal) is between the clutch and the accelerator.
制动器(踏板)在离合器和加速器之间.
accent(pt.: accented, pp.: accented, prp.: accenting, pl.: accents)
n. 重音,口音

v. 重读,强调
In the word `today' the accent is on the second syllable.
today一字的重音在第二个音节上.

The accent in the word" importance" is on the second syllable.
“importance”一词的重音在第二音节上。
accentuate(pt.: accentuated, pp.: accentuated, prp.: accentuating)
v. 以重音念,强调,重读
The tight jumper only accentuated his fat stomach.
那件紧身套头毛衣反更突出了他那肥胖的肚子.
accept(pt.: accepted, pp.: accepted, prp.: accepting)
vt.接受,同意,承担(责任等)
It is generally accepted that smoking is harmful to our health.
吸烟有害健康,这是大家公认的。

The police are not allowed to accept rewards.
警察是不允许接受酬金的。
acceptable
a. 合意的,受欢迎的,可接受的
The solution to this problem is acceptable.
这个问题的解决方案是可接受的。

Do you think the proposal is acceptable?
你认为这个建议可接受吗?
acceptance(pl.: acceptances)
n. 接受,容纳,承诺,验证
Within two days I received a letter of acceptance from the manager.
不到两天,我就收到了经理写来的录取信。

The proposal was met with general acceptance.
这建议得到普遍的赞同。
access(pt.: accessed, pp.: accessed, prp.: accessing, pl.: accesses)
n. 通路,进入,使用之权

v. 存取
Citizens may have free access to the library.
市民可以免费使用这个图书馆。

He is a man of easy access.
他是一个很好接近的人。
accessible
a. 可得到的,易接近的,可进入的
A manager should be accessible to his staff.
一个管理人员应该让职员感到平易近人。

This island is accessible only by boat.
这个小岛只能坐小船去。
accessory(pl.: accessories)
a. 附属的(副的,辅助的)

n. 附件
He asked me to buy him some accessories for a car.
他让我给他买些汽车附件。

He is Tom's accessory.
他是汤姆的帮凶。
accident(pl.: accidents)
n. 事故,意外的事
We got back without accident.
我们平安无事地回来了。

She was injured badly in the accident.
她在事故中受重伤。
accidental(pl.: accidentals)
a. 意外的,偶然的
Our meeting was quite accidental.
我们的相遇是很偶然的。

A sequence of events that although accidental seems to have been planned or arranged.
巧合,凑巧虽是偶然的,但似乎是经计划或安排的一系列事件
accidentally
ad. 偶然地,意外地
Willie accidentally lets off his father's shotgun and made a hole in the wall.
威利玩他父亲的手枪时不小心走火了, 把墙壁打出一个洞。

He accidentally knocked on (the pass from Jones).
他非故意犯规, 用手向前击了(从琼斯传来的)球.
acclaim(pt.: acclaimed, pp.: acclaimed, prp.: acclaiming)
n. 喝采,欢呼,赞同

v. 欢呼,喝采,称赞
Acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement.
名声,威信对杰出成就所作的称赞或颂扬

A person of remarkable talent or ability who achieves great success or acclaim at an early age.
少年得志因早年具有非凡的才智和能力而获得极大成功或受到称赞的人
accommodate(pt.: accommodated, pp.: accommodated, prp.: accommodating)
v. 使适应,调节,和解
The cottage could accommodate up to five people.
这间小屋最多能容纳5个人。

The bank is accommodating its customers more than it used to.
这家银行现在给客户贷款比以前多了。
accommodation(pl.: accommodations)
n. 住处,膳宿

名 适应;和解;
If labour and management don't reach an accommodation there will be a strike.
如果劳资双方达不成妥协,就会发生罢工。

It's a great accommodation to me.
这对我极为方便。
accompany(pt.: accompanied, pp.: accompanied, prp.: accompanying)
v. 陪伴,带有
The text is accompanied by illustration.
正文附有插图。

Lightning usually accompanies thunder.
闪电通常伴有雷声。
accomplish(pt.: accomplished, pp.: accomplished, prp.: accomplishing)
v. 完成
The prediction was literally accomplished.
这个预言确实实现了。

I have accomplished a great deal in the last few months.
在过去几个月里,我完成了相当多的工作。
accomplishment(pl.: accomplishments)
n. 成就
Developing the supersonic jet was quite an accomplishment.
开发超音速喷气机是一项了不起的成就。

The Apollo program was not so much a scientific achievement as a technical accomplishment.
阿波罗计划与其说是一项科学成果,不如说是一项技术成就。
accord(pt.: accorded, pp.: accorded, prp.: according, pl.: accords)
n. 一致,调和,协议,自愿

vi. (与)一致(accord with)

vt.使一致,调解;给予,赠予
He was accorded a warm welcome.
他受到热烈的欢迎。

He joined the army of his own accord.
他自愿参军。
accordance
n. 符合,一致
I sold the house in accordance with your orders.
我按照你的指示售出了这所房子。

The mayor must make policies in accordance with the bill passed in the Congress.
市长要根据议会的议案来制定政策。
according
ad. 根据,按照
According to these figures, our company is doing well.
从这些数字来看,我们的公司经营得不错。

The books in the library were distributed according to subjects.
图书馆里的藏书按科目分类。
accordingly
ad. 因此,于是,如前所说 照着 相应地
I have told you the circumstances, so you must act accordingly.
我已将情况告诉你,所以你必须酌情处理。

He was asked to leave the city and accordingly he went.
有人叫他离开该城市,所以他就走了。
account(pt.: accounted, pp.: accounted, prp.: accounting, pl.: accounts)
n. 帐目,报告,估计

v. 叙述,解释

n. 利益,好处
I have an account with Midland Bank.
我在米德兰银行开有户头。

He has been asked to account for his conduct.
他被要求解释他的行为。
accountant(pl.: accountants)
n. 会计
She was defrauded of her money by a dishonest accountant.
她的钱被一个奸诈的会计骗去了。

He was deep in conversation with his accountant.
他与会计深入交谈.
accounting
n. 会计
Jason should go in for accounting because he has a good head for figures.
贾森应从事会计工作,因为他具有计算的才能。

A device that operates by power(often electricity) and performs some reasonably complex operation("an accounting machine";"photocopiers and other office machines").
用动力(通常是电)推动运行的一种设备,它能完成某些相当复杂的工作(例如会计机、复印机和其它办公机器)。
accumulate(pt.: accumulated, pp.: accumulated, prp.: accumulating)
v. 积聚,堆积
By investing wisely she accumulated a fortune.
她由于投资精明而积蓄了一笔财产。

However, as the evidence began to accumulate, experts from the zoo felt obliged to investigate.
然而,当证据日趋增多时,该动物园的专家们感到有必要进行调查。
accumulation(pl.: accumulations)
n. 积聚,累积,积聚物
Preventing abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat in the liver.
抗脂肪的防止肝脏内脂肪异常或过度积聚的

Characterized by or showing the effects of accumulation; cumulative.
积累而成的,累积的以积累效果为特征的或者表现出积累效果的;累积的
accumulator
累加器
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accuracy
n. 准确(性),精确度
It is impossible to say with any accuracy how many are affected.
无论如何也说不准受影响的有多少。

I can predict something with great accuracy.
我能很准确地预测某事。
accurate
a. 准确的,精确的
His report of the event was accurate in every detail.
他对事件的报道,其全部细节都是准确的。

Is the station clock accurate?
火车站的表准吗?
accurately
a. 准确地

ad. 精确地,准确地
He can speak English fluently and accurately.
他能准确流利地说英语。

The engineer in particular must be able to communicate his ideas to others rapidly and accurately.
工程技术人员尤其必须能够迅速而准确地将自己的想法传达给别人。
accusation(pl.: accusations)
n. 控告,指控,非难
The accusation was that he had murdered his wife.
罪名是他谋杀了他的妻子。

The prosecutor brought an accusation of theft against him.
检察官指控他偷窃。
accuse(pt.: accused, pp.: accused, prp.: accusing)
v. 责备,控告
He was accused of incompetence.
他被指责为不称职。
accuser
n. 原告,控诉者,非难者
The accuser brought an accusation against the accused.
原告起诉了被告。

They confronted the prisoner with his accusers.
他们让犯人与原告对质。
accustom(pt.: accustomed, pp.: accustomed, prp.: accustoming)
v. 使...习惯
You must accustom yourself to getting up early.
你必须使自己习惯于早起。

He had to accustom himself to the cold weather.
他不得不使自己习惯于寒冷的天气。
accustomed
a. 习惯了的
You will soon get accustomed to the climate here.
你会很快习惯这里的气候的。

I am accustomed to hard work.
我已经习惯努力工作了。
ache(pt.: ached, pp.: ached, prp.: aching, pl.: aches)
n. 痛

v. 痛,渴望
I ache all over.
我浑身疼痛。

He felt a dull ache in his shoulder.
他感到肩膀隐隐作痛。
achieve(pt.: achieved, pp.: achieved, prp.: achieving)
v. 完成,达到,实现
He will never achieve anything if he doesn't work hard.
他如果不努力工作就永远不会有所成就。

He achieved because he was a hard worker.
他之所以成功是因为他工作勤奋。
achievement(pl.: achievements)
n. 成就,成绩,完成,达到
Flying across the Atlantic for the first time was a great achievement.
首次飞跃大西洋是一项了不起的业绩。

I felt a great sense of achievement when I reached the top of the mountain.
当我到达山顶的时候,我有一种巨大的成就感。
acid(pl.: acids)
a. 酸的

n. 酸
The acid burnt a hole in the carpet.
酸把地毯烧了个洞。

Acids react with bases to form salts.
酸与碱反应生成盐。
acidity
n. 酸性,酸度
Some freshwater fish such as pike can withstand levels of acidity.
一些诸如梭鱼等淡水鱼可以抵御相当程度的酸性。

Abnormal acidity of the blood.
酸血症血液中不正常的酸度
acknowledge(pt.: acknowledged, pp.: acknowledged, prp.: acknowledging)
v. 承认,答谢,告知收到,确认,报偿
She is acknowledged as the best tennis-player in the world.
她被公认为是世界最佳网球选手。

I passed her in the street but she didn't even acknowledge me when I smiled.
我在街上遇到她,可是当我向她微笑时,她却连招呼都没有向我打一个。
acoustic
a. 美声的,听觉的,音感教育,音响学的
Opened the show with an acoustic set.
不用电子乐器开始演出

An acoustic instrument.
非电传音乐器
acoustics
n. 音响学,音响效果,声学
The acoustics of the hall are so good that you can hear everything even from the cheapest seats.
这座会堂的音响效果极佳,连最便宜的座位也能听得一清二楚。

German physicist noted for his contributions to mathematics, acoustics, and the measurement of electrical resistance.
欧姆,格奥尔格·西蒙1789-1854德国物理学家,因其对于数学、声学和电阻测量做出的贡献而著名
acquaint(pt.: acquainted, pp.: acquainted, prp.: acquainting)
v. 使...熟知
I am acquainted with her.
我认识她.

Please acquaint him with my arrival.
请通知他我到了。
acquaintance(pl.: acquaintances)
n. 熟人,相识
I have a slight acquaintance with Japanese.
我略通日文。

He is my acquaintance.
他是我的熟人。
acquire(pt.: acquired, pp.: acquired, prp.: acquiring)
v. 获得,取得,学到
The collector has acquired a fine collection of impressionist paintings.
这位收藏家收集到大量印象派绘画。

We admired his intellectual providence to acquire vast stores of dry information.
我们钦佩他收集大量原始资料的远见卓识。
acquisition(pl.: acquisitions)
n. 获得,所获之物
The school has a valuable new acquisition.
学校里来了个生力军。

The library's latest acquisitions were donated by a millionaire.
图书馆最近增添的书籍是一位百万富翁捐献的。
acre(pl.: acres)
n. 英亩
We own 100 acres of farmland.
我们拥有一百英亩农田。

The house has half an acre of lawn.
这座房子有半英亩草坪.
acrobat
n. 杂技演员
The audience held its/their breath as the acrobat walked along the tightrope.
杂技演员在钢丝绳上表演时,观众们屏息观看。

One that tumbles, especially an acrobat or a gymnast.
翻筋斗者翻滚者,尤指杂技演员或体操运动员
acronym
n. 缩写字,字头语
Scratch the subject of defence and acronym, abbreviation, and buzzwords fly out.
话题触及国防,缩合字,缩写字和行话就满天飞。

Refers to push-down stack procedures and is the acronym for last in/first out, a buffer procedure.
一种把数据压入堆栈的过程,即数据缓冲的过程。LastIn/FirstOut的缩写。
across
ad. 横过

prep. 穿过,横过
The two lines cut across each other.
两条线相交。

Can you swim across the river?
你能游到河的对岸吗?
act(pt.: acted, pp.: acted, prp.: acting, pl.: acts)
n. 行为,行动,法案

v. 行动,扮演,下判决
Parliament has passed an Act forbidding the killing of rare animals.
国会通过了一项法令, 禁止捕杀珍稀动物。

Think well before you act.
要三思而后行。
ACTH
[缩]肾上腺皮质激素
暂无例句
action(pl.: actions)
n. 行动,情节,表现,战斗
Actions speak louder than words.
行动胜于空谈。

The action lasted three hours.
战斗持续了三个小时。
activate(pt.: activated, pp.: activated, prp.: activating)
v. 刺激,使...活动,创设
I think if you flip the blue switch near the bottom it will activate the air conditioner.
我想,如果你把下方的蓝色开关轻轻地推上,冷气就会出来了。

Select it to activate the slider bar on the right, then use the leave and right arrows to adjust the volume.
使用时先选择该项,激活右边的滑动条,然后用左箭头或右箭头来进行音量调整。
activated
激活的
The burglar alarm was activated by mistake.
防盗铃误响了.
activation
n. 激活
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active(pl.: actives)
a. 积极的,主动的
Vesuvius is an active volcano.
维苏威山是一座活火山。

She has an active imagination.
她有灵活的想象力。
activist
n. 活动分子,积极分子
On the issue of industrial pollution, the environmental activist plead with the government not to soft-pedal.
自然环境保护活动分子请求政府不要对工业污染问题采取低调态度。

The leave-wing group packed the general purpose committee with activist.
右派集团将他们的积极分子塞进一般目的委员会。
activity(pl.: activities)
n. 活动
The center provides facilities for a whole range of leisure activities.
这个中心提供各种娱乐活动设施。

There has been a lot of activity in the town today.
今天市中心相当热闹。
actor(pl.: actors)
n. 男演员
He is a successful character actor.
他是一个成功的性格演员。

The actor coast ed to stardom on his father's name.
那位男演员靠父亲的名誉一帆风顺地成了明星。
actress(pl.: actresses)
n. 女演员
The actress won overnight fame with her first film.
这个女演员的第一部电影使她一举成名。

The actress wore a black wig over her blond hair.
女演员的金发上戴着黑色的假发。
actual
a. 实际的,真实的
He told the newspapermen about the conversation, but would not play them the actual tape of it.
他向新闻记者讲了这次谈话的情况,却不愿把实况录音磁带放给他们听。

The actual cause of the quake itself is the rupturing or breaking of rocks at or below the earth's surface.
地震本身的真正原因是地球表面的或地底下的岩石断裂或破裂。
actually
ad. 实际上
Believe it or not, he actually won!
信不信由你,他真地胜利了!

What did he actually say?
他实际上说了些什么?
actuals
n. 现货
The actual labour force numbered20820.
实际劳动力有20820人。

He told the newspapermen about the conversation, but would not play them the actual tape of it.
他向新闻记者讲了这次谈话的情况,却不愿把实况录音磁带放给他们听。
actuator
执行器
暂无例句
acupressure
n. 针压法
暂无例句
acupuncture
n. 针灸,针治

v. 施以针灸
His lecture is intended to bear down on the application of acupuncture anesthesia in brain surgery.
他的学术报告打算重点谈针刺麻醉在脑外科方面的应用。

Acupuncture will often bring a fainting person to.
针刺疗法经常可使昏迷中的人苏醒过来。
acute
a. 敏锐的,激烈的,尖锐的
This area has an acute shortage of water.
这个地方缺水严重。

We agreed with his acute analysis of the political situation.
我们都同意他对政治形势的深刻分析。
AD
abbr. (advertisement的缩写)广告

n. (缩)广告
I got four replies to my ad about the bicycle for sale.
已经收到了四份对我出售自行车广告的回信。

Fished all day without a bite; an ad that got a few bites but no final sales.
一整天没半条鱼上钩;这则广告吸引了一些人上钩,但最后还是没有卖出东西
adapt(pt.: adapted, pp.: adapted, prp.: adapting)
v. 使...适应,改编
This novel has been adapted for radio from the Russian original.
这部小说已由俄文原著改编成无线电广播节目。

She adapted herself quickly to the new climate.
她很快就适应了这种新气候。
adaptability
n. 适应性
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adaptation(pl.: adaptations)
n. 改编,适应,改编成的作品
I bought my son an adaptation for children of a play by Shakespeare.
我给我儿子买了为儿童改编的莎士比亚剧本。

The physiological adaptation of an animal or a plant to changes in climate or environment, such as light, temperature, or altitude.
适应气候动物或植物在生理上对气候或环境的变化,比如光线,气温或高度变化的适应
adapter
适配器
Connect the power adapter cable to the camera and into a wall outlet.
把电源接头线与摄像机相连并把其插入墙上的电源插座

Pertaining to processing units that are connected by means of channel-to-channel adapters that are used to pass control information between the processors.
用于修饰或说明经由通道到通道适配器连接的处理部件,通过这些适配器在处理机之间传递控制信息。参阅tightly-coupled。
adaptive
a. 适合的,适应的,能适应的
Created adaptive clothing for children and young adults with special needs.
为有特殊要求的儿童或年轻人创造适应的布匹
add(pt.: added, pp.: added, prp.: adding)
v. 增加
He added some wood to increase the fire.
他加了一些木柴,使火旺些。

If you add 4 to 5, you get 9.
四加五等于九。
addend
加数
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adder
n. 欧洲产的小毒蛇,北美产的无毒小蛇,加算器
An adder attacked my father.
一条小毒蛇攻击了我父亲。
addict
v. 使...耽溺,使...上瘾

n. 耽溺者,上瘾者
He was addicted to cocaine.
他吸可卡因上瘾

There are no lengths to which an addict will not go to obtain his drug.
瘾君子为了得到毒品什麽事都做得出来.
addiction
n. 耽溺,上瘾
An addiction, especially to a narcotic drug.
上瘾上瘾,特别是对毒品上瘾

His addiction to drugs propelled him towards a life of crime.
他吸毒成瘾使他走上了犯罪的道路。
addition(pl.: additions)
n. 增加,附加物,加,加法
In addition to giving a general introduction to computer, the course also provides practical experience.
课程除了一般介绍电脑知识外,还提供实际操作的机会。

The little girl is not very clever at addition.
这个小女孩不太善于做加法。
additional
a. 附加的,另外的
He had to pay some additional charges.
他不得不付些附加费。

You should know the additional responsibilities that are incidental to the job.
你该知道做这项工作要承担额外责任。
additionally
ad. 另外(加之,又)
暂无例句
additive
n. 附加物(加法)

a. 加添的
暂无例句
address(pt.: addressed, pp.: addressed, prp.: addressing, pl.: addresses)
n. 住址

n. 致词,讲话

vt. 发表演说,写地址,(图书、文章等)讨论(某主题)
He addressed the audience in an eloquent speech.
他向听众发表了雄辩的演说。

There is a letter addressed to you.
有封写给你收的信。
addressable
可寻址的
暂无例句
addressee
被访地址
暂无例句
addressing
寻址,访问
A larger computer storage area, usually used for virtual storage addressing.
一大段计算机存储区,常用于虚拟存储器寻址。

I was rather daunted by the thought of addressing such an audience.
我一想到要对这样的听众讲话,就有些胆小。
adenosine
n. 腺苷,腺嘌呤核苷
暂无例句
adept
a. 熟练的,老练的

n. 名手,专家
My teacher is adept at designing robots.
我的老师对设计机器人是个内行。

Helen is adept in music and her husband is adept in drawing.
海伦精通音乐,而她的丈夫擅长绘画。
adequate
a. 足够的,充足的,适当的,能胜任的
Their earnings are adequate to their needs.
他们挣的钱够用了。

Our accommodation is barely adequate.
我们的住房不太够用。
adhere(pt.: adhered, pp.: adhered, prp.: adhering)
v. 附~,粘~
We should adhere to our opinions.
我们应当坚持我们的意见。

Paste is used to make one surface adhere to another.
糨糊是用于使一个接触面粘住另一个接触面的。
adjacency(pl.: adjacencies)
邻近,邻接
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adjacent
a. 毗连的,邻近的,接近的
His house is adjacent to mine.
他的寓所与我的相毗连。

An edge and the area immediately adjacent to it; a border.
边缘,边界边和邻近的区域;边界
adjective
n. 形容词

a. 形容词的,似形容词的
This is an adjective phrase.
这是个形容词短语。

There are more than 5,000 adjectives in that dictionary.
那本词典中有5000多个形容词。
adjoin(pt.: adjoined, pp.: adjoined, prp.: adjoining)
v. 邻接,毗连,邻接
Our house adjoins theirs.
我们的房屋与他们的毗连。

Property that adjoins ours.
与我们的地产相毗连的地产
adjust(pt.: adjusted, pp.: adjusted, prp.: adjusting)
v. 调整,使...适于
He adjusted himself very quickly to the heat of the country.
他很快使自己适应了这个国家炎热的天气。

This kind of desk can be adjusted to the height you need.
这种书桌的高低可以按照你的需要调节。
adjustment(pl.: adjustments)
n. 调整
I've made a few minor adjustments to the seating plan.
我对座次表作了小小的调整。

Some adjustment of the lens may be necessary.
可能有必要调节一下镜头。
administer(pt.: administered, pp.: administered, prp.: administering)
v. 管理,治理,执行
The priest administered the last rites.
神父为人举行临终圣礼。

The courts administer the law.
法院执行法律。
administrate(pt.: administrated, pp.: administrated, prp.: administrating)
v. 给予,投(药),经营,实施,掌管,料理
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administration(pl.: administrations)
n. 行政,管理,中央政府
The company developed rapidly under his administration.
在他的管理下,公司发展得很快。

She has been looking after the ,day-to-day administration.
她一直在照管日常的行政工作.
administrative
a. 行政的,管理的
This job is mainly administrative.
这份工作主要是行政性的。

A division of an area, as for administrative purposes.
地区,行政区一个地域的分支,如为了管理的目的
administrator(pl.: administrators)
n. 管理人,行政官
She is an excellent administrator.
她是个优秀的管理人员。

The person was appointed administrator to manage the property of others.
这个人被指定管理他人的财产。
admiration
n. 钦佩,赞赏
She speaks English so well that her friends are filled with admiration.
她的英语说得好极了,她的朋友都赞美不已。

She was ardent in her admiration of the artist.
她非常倾慕那位艺术家。
admire(pt.: admired, pp.: admired, prp.: admiring)
v. 钦佩,羡慕,赞赏
She has many admirers.
她有许多追求者。

I am not a great admirer of her work.
我对她的工作不太欣赏。
admission(pl.: admissions)
n. 许可,入会费,承认
He gained admission into this university.
他获准进入这所大学。

Do they charge for admission?
入场要收费吗?
admit(pt.: admitted, pp.: admitted, prp.: admitting)
v. 允许进入,承认
He was admitted to the hospital suffering from burns.
他由于烧伤,被送入医院治疗。

This sentence admits of several interpretations.
这个句子可以有多种解释。
Adobe
n. 泥砖,土坯

美国Adobe公司
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adolescence
n. 青春期
The period of adolescence is very important in forming one's character.
青春期对人的性格形成是非常重要的。
adolescent(pl.: adolescents)
a. 青春期的,青少年的

n. 青少年
My adolescent life.
我的青少年时期

Overgrowth is common in adolescents.
青少年成长过快是普遍现象.
adopt(pt.: adopted, pp.: adopted, prp.: adopting)
v. 采用,收养,接受
As they had no children of their own, they adopted an orphan.
他们没有亲生儿女,就收养了一个孤儿。

Most countries adopt metric system.
大多数国家采用米制。
adoption(pl.: adoptions)
n. 采用,采纳,收养
He was pleased by the adoption of a little girl.
他对收养了一个女孩感到高兴。

The list of bill to be consider is headed by the bill on the adoption service.
要考虑的议案一览表上第一项就是关于收养服务的议案。
adore(pt.: adored, pp.: adored, prp.: adoring)
v. 崇拜,爱慕,喜爱
The boys adore their mothers.
男孩们敬慕他们的母亲。

All the girls in our school adore the handsome mathematics teacher who happens to be a bachelor.
我们学校里所有女孩子都崇拜那个恰巧是单身汉的英俊数学老师。
adrenal
a. 肾上腺的

n. 肾上腺
The surgical excision of one or both of the adrenal glands.
肾上腺切除术一个或一对肾上腺的外科切除手术

The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, as of the kidney or adrenal gland.
皮层内部器官或身体结构的外层,如肾或肾上腺皮层
adrenalin
n. 肾上腺素
He kept the adrenalin flowing with off-and-on feuds with his critics.
他断断续续地同评论家们口诛笔伐,使得肝火旺盛。
adult(pl.: adults)
a. 成年的,成熟的

n. 成年人
These films are suitable for adults only.
这些电影只适宜成人观看。

His behavior is not particularly adult.
他的举止行为还不太成熟。
adulteration
n. 搀杂,搀假的东西,冒充货
Characterized by adulteration; spurious.
掺假的以掺假为特征的;伪造的
advance(pt.: advanced, pp.: advanced, prp.: advancing, pl.: advances)
n. 前进,进步,预支

v. 前进,增加,上涨
The report advances the suggestion that safety standards should be improved.
该报告建议安全标准应该改进。

It is a popular show, so advance booking is essential.
这是个很受欢迎的演出,所以一定要提前订票。
advanced
a. 高级的,先进的
The professor is engaged in advanced studies.
该教授正进行高深的学术研究。

The regent carried out an advanced system in his country.
摄政者在他的国家推行了一套先进的制度。
advantage(pt.: advantaged, pp.: advantaged, prp.: advantaging, pl.: advantages)
n. 优势,有利条件
Earthenware has an advantage over wood in being more easily kept clean.
陶器的优点在于比木器更容易保持清洁。

Rich has an advantage over you since he can speak German.
理奇比你占优势, 因为他会讲德语。
advantageous
a. 有利的
For the best; advantageous.
有好处的;有利的

It will be advantageous if steps are taken to resume our business relationship on the basis of mutual benefit.
如果我们采取措施在互利的基础上恢复业务关系,对我们都是有利的。
advent
n. 出现,到来
Since the advent of atomic power, there have been great changes in industry.
自从原子动力问世以后,工业发生了巨大的变化。

The advent of the computer changed people's life greatly.
计算机的出现极大地改变了人们的生活。
adventure(pt.: adventured, pp.: adventured, prp.: adventuring, pl.: adventures)
n. 冒险,奇遇

v. 大胆进行
The explorer told the boys about his adventures in the Arctic.
那位探险家把他在北极的冒险活动讲给男孩子 们听。

An adventure in dining.
进餐中的奇遇
adverb(pl.: adverbs)
a. 副词的

n. 副词
It is an adverb.
它是副词。

Adverb is used to modify verb, such as"quickly" in"she runs quickly".
副词用来修饰动词,例如:“她快快地跑”中的“快快地”。
adverse
a. 不利的
An allergy is an adverse reaction of the body to certain substances.
过敏是身体对某些物质的不良反应。

The judge gave us an adverse decision.
法官作出对我们不利的判决。
advertise(pt.: advertised, pp.: advertised, prp.: advertising)
vi. 登广告

v. 为...做广告
I advertised him of my plan.
我告知他我的计划。

We decided to advertise our new product.
我们决定为我们的新产品做广告。
advertisement(pl.: advertisements)
n.&ad. 广告
There are too many TV advertisements in between the program.
这个电视节目中的广告太多了。

There are many insertions of advertisement in the newspapers.
报纸上有很多插入的广告。
advice(pl.: advices)
n. 忠告,劝告
I asked the teacher for her advice.
我征求这位老师的意见。

He gave me some good advice.
他向我提了一些很好的意见。
advisable
a. 明智的,可取的
It is deemed advisable.
这认为是可取的.

It will not be advisable so pack this course into your already busy schedule.
把这门课硬排进你本来已经很紧的计划是不明智的。
advise(pt.: advised, pp.: advised, prp.: advising)
v. 劝告,通知,与...商量
The doctor advised (me to take) a complete rest.
医生让(我)完全休息.

They advised her against marrying quickly.
他们劝她不要太快结婚.
adviser(pl.: advisers)
n. 顾问,指导教授,劝告者
Professor Smith served as special adviser to the President.
史密斯教授曾做过总统的特别顾问。

He became her senior adviser her deputy, if you will.
他成了她的高级顾问--你要说是她的副手也未尝不可.
advisory(pl.: advisories)
a. 劝告的,顾问的,谘询的
Shops not only by running special advisory services for novices, but by offering consumers bits and pieces which they can assemble at home.
商店不仅为新手经营专门的咨询服务,而且为消费者提供可以在家里组装的零件。

A governing, advisory, or disciplinary body of some colleges and universities composed of faculty members and sometimes student representatives.
大学评议会某些学院和大学中由全体教员及有学衔的行政人员,有时还有学生代表,组成的管理,顾问,或纪律机构
advocate
n. 提倡者,拥护者

v. 主张,提倡
He advocates reducing military spending.
他主张削减军费开支。

This judge is a strong advocate of prison reform.
这位法官是监狱改革的坚决拥护者。
aerial(pl.: aerials)
a. 空中的,航空的,空想的
He showed me some aerial photographs.
他给我看了一些空中拍摄的照片。

The birds perched on the television aerial.
鸟停在电视天线上.
aeroplane(pl.: aeroplanes)
n. 飞机
An aeroplane droned overhead.
一架飞机在头上嗡嗡飞过。

To ride in an aeroplane you have to book in advance.
要乘飞机必须提前定位子。
aerospace
n. 航空宇宙
The aerospace industry in our country has developed greatly after liberation.
解放后,我国的宇航事业取得了巨大的发展。

Robert Hood, president of McDonnell Douglas's Douglas Aircraft Co., told reporters today that his company would soon reach an agreement with the Taiwan Aerospace Corp. about the equity sale of$2 billion. The Taiwan company confirmed last week that the deal was in the works.
麦克唐纳·道格拉斯公司所属首格拉斯飞机公司总裁胡德今天告诉记者说,该公司与台翔公司将于短期内达成出售20亿美元股份的协议。台湾公司上周已证实项交易正在筹划中。
aesthetic
a. 美学的,审美的,有美感
The aesthetic feel or tactile quality of something, such as a fabric, textile, or carpeting, that indicates its fineness, texture, and durability.
手感触摸诸如纤维、织物、毯子等物时对它们的质地、品质以及柔软程度的感觉或美感

Awareness or delicate perception, especially of aesthetic qualities or values.
欣赏意识或灵敏的感知力,尤其指审美品质或价值
affair(pl.: affairs)
n. 事件,事情,事务
Mind your own affairs!
别管闲事!

The party was a dull affair.
这次聚会单调乏味。
affect
v. 影响,作用,感动
He affected not to hear me.
他假装没有听见我。

He was much affected by the sad news.
这个悲惨的消息使他非常难过。
affected
vbl. 影响
The climate affected his health.
气候影响了他的健康。

It is said that the rhythm of tides is affected by the moon.
据说潮汐的涨落受月亮的影响。
affection
n. 慈爱,爱,感情,作用,影响
Every mother has affection for her children.
每个母亲都爱她的孩子。

He is held in affection.
他极为大家所爱戴。
affiliate
n. 联号(联播台,同伙),附属机构,分公司

vt 合并(使...加入,追源)
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affirm(pt.: affirmed, pp.: affirmed, prp.: affirming)
v. 断言,肯定
I affirm that what he said is true.
我断言他所说的是实情。

They affirmed that the girl did quite a bit of reading.
他们断言这个女孩子读了不少书。
affirmative(pl.: affirmatives)
a. 肯定的,正面的

n. 肯定语,赞成方面
An affirmative statement or vote.
肯定的陈述肯定的陈述或表示赞成

A figure of speech consisting of an understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by negating its opposite, as in This is no small problem.
间接肯定法用有节制的陈述所构成一种修辞手法,即通过否定其反面来表达肯定的意思,例如在这并不是一个小问题中
affix
v. 使...附于,署名,粘贴
Affix a label to a package.
在包裹上贴张标签

Please affix a stamp.
请贴上邮票。
afflict(pt.: afflicted, pp.: afflicted, prp.: afflicting)
v. 使苦恼,折磨
She was afflicted with conscience.
她受良心责备。

He was afflicted with cancer.
他患了癌症。
affluent(pl.: affluents)
a. 富裕的

n. 支流
Affluent he may be, But he is by no means sure what to tip the doorman or the chambermaid.
尽管他可能是富裕的,但他一点不知道该付多少小费给看门人和清理卧室的女服务员。

Possessing or exhibiting great wealth; affluent.
富裕的占有或具有大量财富的;丰富的
afford(pt.: afforded, pp.: afforded, prp.: affording)
v. 提供,供应得起,给予
I can't afford a holiday this summer.
今年夏天我无法度假。

These trees afford a pleasant shade.
这些树提供了荫凉。
afraid
a. 害怕的,担心的
She was afraid that the dog would bite.
她害怕这狗会咬人。

Don't be afraid (ie Don't hesitate) to ask for help if you need it.
倘若需要帮忙的话, 尽管提出来(不必犹豫).
Africa
n. 非洲
Africa is a mysterious land to him.
对他来说,非洲是一片神秘的土地。

The largest city of South Africa, in the northeast part of the country northwest of Durban. Founded in1886 after the discovery of gold nearby, it is a major industrial center. Population, 703,980.
约翰内斯堡南非最大的城市,位于该国的东北部,在德班西北。在其附近发现金矿后于1886年建立,为主要的工业中心。人口703,980
African
a. 非洲的,非洲人的

n. 非洲人
Most African people are black people.
大多数非洲人是黑人。

He is an African.
他是非洲人。
after
a. 以后的

ad. 以后,后来

conj. 在...以后

prep. 在...之后
I found your coat after you had left the house.
你离开房子之后,我发现了你的外衣。

He grew weak in after years.
在以后的几年里,他变得衰弱了。
afternoon(pl.: afternoons)
n. 下午
Good afternoon!
下午好!

Scattered showers are expected this afternoon.
预料今天下午有零星阵雨。
afterward
ad. 后来,以后
Soon afterward they left.
他们不久以后就离开了。

Three days afterward they met at the station.
三天后,他们在车站见面了。
afterwards
ad. 以后,后来
We saw the play separately and compared notes afterwards.
我们各自看了那出戏, 後来交换了意见.

Soon afterwards he made his first public statement about the affair.
不久以后,他第一次就这一事件发表了公开声明。
again
ad. 又,再
Please say that again.
请再说一次。

Say that again, please.
请再说一遍。
against
prep. 反对,靠,倚
There are 26 votes for him and 8 against him.
有26票赞成他,8票反对他。

We have saved some money against our old age.
我们存了一些钱,以备老年之用。
age(pt.: aged, pp.: aged, prp.: aging, pl.: ages)
n. 年龄

v. (使)变老

vi. 变老
Anxiety ages us.
忧虑催人老。

The period in which man learnt to make tools of iron is called the Iron Age.
人类学会用铁制造工具的时代称为铁器时代。
aged
a. 年老的
The heroine of the film is an aged woman.
影片的女主角是一位老妇人。

She is a teacher aged only twenty.
她是一位年仅二十岁的教师。
agency(pl.: agencies)
n. 代理,代理处
I got this job through an employment agency.
我通过职业介绍所找到了这份工作。

The agency places about 2000 secretaries per annum.
该代理机构每年可为约2000名秘书安排工作.
agenda
n. 议事日程
Could you run (me) off twenty copies of the agenda?
你把议事日程表给(我)复印二十份好吗?

This agenda will form the basis of our next meeting.
本议程将成为下次会议的中心议题.
agent(pl.: agents)
n. 代理人,代理商,特工人员
He used to be a literary agent.
他曾是一位著作经纪人。

The agent spoke on behalf of his principal.
代理人代表他的委托人说话。
aggravate(pt.: aggravated, pp.: aggravated, prp.: aggravating)
v. 使...恶化,使...更严重
The lack of rain aggravated the already serious shortage of food.
干旱少雨使原本就很严重的粮食短缺问题更加严重。

Don't aggravate me, child.
孩子,不要惹我生气。
aggregate
n. 合计,总计,集合体

a. 合计的,集合的,聚合的

v. 聚集,集合,合计
The television audience aggregated 30 millions.
电视观众合计达3000万人.

Our team scored the most goals on aggregate.
整个来说, 我们队得分最多.
aggression(pl.: aggressions)
n. 进攻,侵犯,侵害,侵略
One that engages in aggression.
侵略者;挑衅者涉及侵略的人

In ruling out the defense of Korea, they invited aggression in that area, they thought they were going to have peace, it brought war.
为了摧毁朝鲜方面的抵抗,他们采取进攻策略,他们以为很快就会实现和平,但却带来了战争。
aggressive
a. 侵犯的,攻击性的,有进取心的
He is an aggressive man.
他是一个好斗的人。

A successful businessman must be aggressive.
一个成功的商人必须有进取心。
aging
n. 老化(时效,迟滞)
The drainage system has been aged.
排水系统已经老化了。

She's aging gracefully.
她老得有风韵.
agitate(pt.: agitated, pp.: agitated, prp.: agitating)
v. 使...摇动,骚动
He became quite agitated when he was asked about his criminal past.
当问到他过去的犯罪历史时,他变得十分焦虑不安。

He was agitated about his wife's health.
他为他妻子的健康感到不安。
agitation(pl.: agitations)
n. 激动,兴奋,煽动
He was in a state of great agitation.
他处于异常焦虑的状态。

The agitation of the strike arose repeatedly.
罢工风潮迭起。
ago
ad. 以前
He came here two years ago.
他两年前来到这里。

He joined the army a year ago.
一年以前,他参军了。
agony(pl.: agonies)
n. (极度的)痛苦,创痛
He was in an agony of remorse.
他处于悔恨的海洋中。

The boxer folded up in agony.
那拳击手痛苦地倒下了.
agree(pt.: agreed, pp.: agreed, prp.: agreeing)
v. 同意,赞成,承认
We agreed to leave at once.
我们同意立即离开。

I thought it was a reasonable proposal, but he didn't agree.
我觉得这是个合理的建议,但他不同意。
agreeable
a. 愉快的,和蔼可亲的
Are you agreeable to the proposal?
你能同意这项建议吗?

She has an agreeable voice.
她的声音悦耳。
agreement(pl.: agreements)
n. 同意,一致,协议
We are in agreement with their decision.
我们同意他们的决定。

Finally we reached an agreement.
我们最终达成了协议。
agricultural
a. 农业的
The agricultural commodities are abundant this year.
今年的农产品很丰富。

The capital of Swaziland, in the northwest part of the country. It is a commercial center for an agricultural region. Population, 33,000.
姆巴巴纳斯威士兰首都,位于该国的西北部。是农业区的商业中心。人口33,000
agriculture
n. 农业
I know nothing about agriculture.
我对农业一窍不通。

Modern agriculture is spoiling our beautiful countryside.
现代农业正在破坏我们美丽的农村。
ahead
ad. 向前地,胜于,在...前面
He ran on ahead.
他跑在前面。

He will be ahead of others in English.
他在英语方面将超过别人。
aid(pt.: aided, pp.: aided, prp.: aiding, pl.: aids)
n. 帮助,有帮助的事物

v. 援助,帮助

abbr.=Agency for International Development 国际开发署[美]
A dictionary is an invaluable aid in learning a new language.
在学习一种新语言时,词典是非常有用的工具。

We were greatly aided in our investigation by the cooperation of the police.
我们在调查的过程中得到警方的大力协助。
ailment(pl.: ailments)
n. 小病,疾病
What ailment is on you?
你有什么病?

He's prone to minor ailments.
他动不动就生点小病。
aim(pt.: aimed, pp.: aimed, prp.: aiming, pl.: aims)
n. 目标,对准

v. 对准目标,打算
He aims to be a successful writer.
他的目标是成为一个成功的作家。

What is your aim in life?
你的生活目标是什么?
air(pt.: aired, pp.: aired, prp.: airing, pl.: airs)
n. 空气,旋律

v. 晾干,使通风
We aired the room by opening the window.
我们打开窗户,使房间通风。

I shall travel to New York by air this weekend.
这个周末我将要乘飞机去纽约旅行。
airbrush(pt.: airbrushed, pp.: airbrushed, prp.: airbrushing)
喷枪
暂无例句
aircraft(pl.: aircraft)
n. 飞机
The speed of this aircraft is very high.
这架飞机的速度非常快。

The new aircraft is undergoing safety tests.
这种新飞机正在接受安全性能检验。
airfield
n. 飞机场
A large passenger aircraft will land on the airfield.
一架大型民航班机将降落在这个飞机场。

The airfield is bounded by woods on all sides.
飞机场的四周都是树林.
airflow
气流
暂无例句
airing
n. 讨论,通风
We aired the room by opening the window.
我们打开窗户,使房间通风。

If the sheets aren't aired properly, they won't be dry; put them in the airing cupboard.
被单晒得不够是不会干的。把它们放在烘衣柜里吧。
airline(pl.: airlines)
a. (飞机)航线的

n. (飞机的)航线,航空公司
Mr. Wang is a staff of France airline.
王先生是法国航空公司的一名职员。

With several of their planes temporarily out of commission, the airline is losing money.
航空公司因有几架飞机暂时不能使用而正在赔钱.
airliner(pl.: airliners)
n. 定期班机,客机
This is a large passenger airliner.
这是一架大型客机。

The airliner flew at an altitude of 20000ft.
客机在两万英尺的高度飞行。
airmail(pt.: airmailed, pp.: airmailed, prp.: airmailing)
n. 航空邮件
Surface mail takes longer than airmail.
普通邮件比航空邮件慢。

An airmail letter to china normally cost50 cents, but this letter seem a bit thick.
寄往中国的航空信一般是50美分,不过这封信好像厚一点。
airplane(pl.: airplanes)
n. 飞机
The airplane is airworthy.
这架飞机是适于飞行的。

The airplane was attacked by dropping bombs.
这架飞机遭到炸弹的袭击。
airport(pl.: airports)
n. 机场
You must arrive at the airport two hours early.
你必须提前两小时到达机场。

I have arranged that one of my staff will meet you at the airport.
我已经安排好派一个职员到飞机场接你。
aisle(pl.: aisles)
n. (席位间的)通道
This comedy has had them rolling in the aisles for two weeks.
这出喜剧让观众们连续两个星期乐得前仰后合。

Things reached the point where the two groups sat on opposite sides of the church, glaring across the aisle.
事情到了两群人马各坐在教堂里相对的两边,隔着通道怒目相视的地步。
alarm(pt.: alarmed, pp.: alarmed, prp.: alarming, pl.: alarms)
n. 警报,惊慌,警告,报警器

v. 使...惊慌,警告
I gave the alarm as soon as I saw the smoke.
我一看见冒烟,就发出了警报。

The news of the radiation leak caused widespread public alarm.
辐射泄露的消息引起了公众的普遍恐慌。
album(pl.: albums)
n. 集邮本,照相簿,唱片簿
My album of boyhood photographs often reminds me of the past happiness.
童年时的相册经常让我想起儿时的欢乐。 

This is one of the songs from her latest album.
这是她最新歌集里的一首歌。
alcohol(pl.: alcohols)
n. 酒精
This substance is soluble in alcohol.
这种物质能够溶解在酒精中。

He never touches alcohol.
他从不沾酒。
alcoholic(pl.: alcoholics)
n. 酒鬼,酒精中毒的人

a. 酒精性的
Home-made wine can be very alcoholic.
自制的酒酒性很烈。

He was in an alcoholic stupor.
他醉得不省人事。
aldehyde
n. 醛,乙醛
暂无例句
aldosterone
n. 醛固酮
暂无例句
alert(pt.: alerted, pp.: alerted, prp.: alerting, pl.: alerts)
a. 警觉的,灵敏的,留心的
An alert listener will have noticed the error.
耳朵尖的人能听出这个错。

Troops are on the alert against any possible aggression.
军队戒备着可能的来犯。
alga(pl.: algae)
n. 海藻
Algae grow in water.
水藻生长在水中。

Some of the algae are edible.
有些藻类是可以吃的。
algebraic
代数的
暂无例句
algorithm
算法
暂无例句
alias(pl.: aliases)
n. 别名,化名

ad. 别名,化名
Mick Clark, alias Sid Brown, is wanted for questioning by the police.
米克·克拉克, 又名锡德·布朗, 被警方通缉审问.

The criminal Mick Clark has/uses several aliases.
那个叫米克·克拉克的罪犯有[使用]好几个化名.
alien(pt.: aliened, pp.: aliened, prp.: aliening, pl.: aliens)
n. 外侨;外星人

a. 外国的,相异的
Their ideas are quite alien to our ways of thinking.
他们的观点同我们看问题的方法格格不入。

Cruelty is quite alien to his nature.
残忍完全不合他的本性。
alienate(pt.: alienated, pp.: alienated, prp.: alienating)
v. 使...疏远,离间,让与
The Prime Minister's policy alienated many of her followers.
首相的政策使很多拥护她的人疏远了她.

The numbing labor tended to alienate workers.
枯燥的工作可以使工人变得麻木
alienation
n. 疏远,离间,割让
Mental illness can create a sense of alienation from the real world.
精神病能产生一种与现实世界脱离的感觉。

The increasingly dull nature of many industrial jobs has led to the alienation of many workers.
许多工业工作越来越单调刻板,导致很多工人离心离德的倾向。
alienator
n. 转让人,让渡人
暂无例句
alienee
n. 受让人
暂无例句
align(pt.: aligned, pp.: aligned, prp.: aligning)
v. 排列,调整,定中心,校直,使结盟, 使成一行
Could you align this table with those?
你能把这张桌子同那些桌子排成一行吗?

Our company should align ourselves with theirs.
我们的公司必须与他们的公司合作。
aligned
对齐的,均衡的
The Communist Party has aligned itself with the Socialists.
共产党与社会党结成了联盟.

The troops aligned.
士兵们列队了。
alignment
n. 调整(成直线,准线,定向,直线性,结盟)
Correct the wheel alignment on a car.
修正汽车上的轮胎准线

On dictation equipment, a device for accurate alignment of playback head, or combined head, to the track on the recording medium.
录音设备上的一种装置,它能精确地把重放磁头或组合磁头调准到记录介质的磁道上。
alike
a. 相似的,同样的

ad. 一样,以同样的方式
We are much alike in character.
我们的性格很相似。

The two brothers are very much alike.
这两兄弟非常相像。
alimentary
a. 食物的,滋养的
暂无例句
alive
a. 活着的
Are your grandparents still alive?
你的祖父母还在世吗?

The city was all alive when he arrived.
当他到达时,城里非常热闹。
alkalinity
n. 碱浓度,碱性
暂无例句
all
a. 所有的,全部的

ad. 全部,全然

int. 全部,全体,一切
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
(谚)只工作不玩耍,聪明杰克也变傻。

The party was all but over when we arrived.
我们到的时候,晚会几乎要结束了。
allegation
n. 断言,主张,辩解
You surely won't print (ie publish, esp in a newspaper) such a scandalous allegation.
你绝不会让这种造谣中伤的言论披露见报的吧.

Formal reply to an allegation make in court, especially defence make by a respondent to a divorce petition
答辩状,对在法庭所作断言的答复,尤指被告对离婚起诉的抗辩。
allege(pt.: alleged, pp.: alleged, prp.: alleging)
v. 断言,宣称
The police alleged that the man was murdered but they have given no proof.
警方声称这男子是被谋杀的,但未提出任何证据。

So they alleged, but have they any proof?
他们是这样宣称的,但他们有证据吗?
alleged
a. 被说成的,被指称的
The police alleged that the man was murdered but they have given no proof.
警方声称这男子是被谋杀的,但未提出任何证据。

So they alleged, but have they any proof?
他们是这样宣称的,但他们有证据吗?
allegiance(pl.: allegiances)
n. 忠诚
The soldiers swore allegiance to their motherland.
士兵们宣誓效忠于他们的祖国。

Steadfast in allegiance to one's homeland, government, or sovereign.
忠心的对自己的祖国,政府或主权无限忠诚的
allergic
a. 过敏的
Allergic children; highly allergic to penicillin.
过敏的儿童;对青霉素高度过敏

Ben is allergic to pollen.
班对花粉过敏。
allergy(pl.: allergies)
n. 敏感症,反感,厌恶
An allergy to cocktail parties.
对鸡尾酒会的厌恶

Constantly blowing his nose in allergy season.
在过敏的季节不断地擤他的鼻子
alleviate(pt.: alleviated, pp.: alleviated, prp.: alleviating)
v. 减轻,使...缓和
The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate the pain.
医生给她注射以减轻疼痛.

They alleviated the boredom of waiting by singing songs.
他们以唱歌来减轻等候的厌烦.
alley(pl.: alleys)
n. 小路,巷
We tried one idea after the other, but they all seemed to be leading to blind alleys.
我们想了一个又一个主意,但它们似乎都行不通。

This business is right up my alley.
这种事情正是我熟悉的。
alliance(pl.: alliances)
n. 结盟,联盟,联姻
They made an alliance against the common enemy.
他们联合起来抵御共同的敌人。

Which country is the predominant member of the alliance?
哪个国家在联盟中居于支配地位?
allied
a. 联合的,同盟的
The English language is allied to the German language.
英语和德语属于同一语系。

The allied warplanes bombed the country by the hundred.
盟军数以百计的飞机轰炸了那个国家。
allocate(pt.: allocated, pp.: allocated, prp.: allocating)
v. 分派,分配,分配额
A system used to allocate a scarce commodity, such as food, only to those capable of deriving the greatest benefit from it.
优先分配一种将有限的物资,如食物,分配给那些能从中获取最大收益的人的制度

The restaurant have six parking space allocate in the public car park next door.
在隔壁的公共停车场里,这个餐馆有6个停车位。
allocation
n. 配置,分配,安置
We've spent our entire allocation for the year.
我们已经把今年拨给我们的全部经费都花光了.

Austrian-born British economist. He shared a1974 Nobel Prize for work on the theory of optimum allocation of resources.
海克,弗雷德里希·奥古斯特·冯生于1899出生于奥地利的英国经济学家,因在能源最佳配置理论方面的研究而获1974年诺贝尔奖
allocator
分配算符
暂无例句
allot(pt.: allotted, pp.: allotted, prp.: allotting)
v. 分配,分摊
How much cash has been allotted?
拨给多少现款?

Who will she allot the easy jobs to?
她要把轻活儿分给谁?
allow(pt.: allowed, pp.: allowed, prp.: allowing)
v. 允许,准许

vi. (for)考虑到

vt. 允许
You are not allowed to smoke here.
这里不许吸烟。

The patient was allowed up (ie permitted to get out of bed) after 10 days.
病人十天以後才允许起来(准予离床下地).
allowable
容许的,承认的
暂无例句
allowance(pt.: allowanced, pp.: allowanced, prp.: allowancing, pl.: allowances)
n. 限额,定量

n. 津贴,零用钱
She failed one of the exam papers, but we ought to make allowance for the fact that she was ill.
她有一门不及格,但我们必须考虑到她当时有病。

The scholarship includes an allowance of 80 dollars for books.
奖学金包括八十美元的书籍费津贴。
allowed
容许的
Imports will be allowed in proportion to exports.
容许的进口量将按照出口的多少而定。

Smoking is not allowed here.
这里不许吸烟。
alloy
n. 合金

v. 使...成合金,搀以劣质,减低成色
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
黄铜是铜和锌的合金。

Ornaments, objects, or utensils made of this alloy.
黄铜制品用这种合金制的装饰品、物件或器皿
ally(pt.: allied, pp.: allied, prp.: allying, pl.: allies)
n. 盟友,同盟国

v. 联盟,联合,与...有关系
That football team is our ally.
那个足球队是我们的同盟者。

Britain was an ally of America in the World War I.
英国在第一次世界大战中是美国的同盟国。
almost
ad. 几乎,差不多
She said almost nothing.
她几乎什么都没说。

Almost anything will do.
几乎什么都行.
alms(pl.: alms)
n. 捐献,救济金,救济品
He thinks it's a shame to beg others for alms.
他认为向他人乞求救济是耻辱。

He gave alms to beggars in the street.
他给街上的乞丐一些施舍.
alone
a. 单独的,仅仅

ad. 单独地
I was alone in the classroom.
我独自在教室里。

You can't live on bread alone.
你不能仅靠面包维生。
along
ad. 向前

prep. 沿着
We walked along the road.
我们沿着路走。

We bicycled along, singing loudly.
我们骑着脚踏车前进,大声歌唱着。
alongside
ad. 在旁边

prep. 在...旁边
The car drew up alongside the road.
小汽车在路边停下来。

He is the master of the boat moored alongside.
他是那条靠着码头停泊的船的主人。
aloud
ad. 出声地,大声地
Please read aloud so that I can hear you.
请大声朗读,好让我能听到。

Read (the letter) aloud, please.
请大声念(这封信).
alpha(pl.: alphas)
n. 希腊字母的第一个字母,最初,开端
The researches are concerned with alpha rays.
这些研究是关于阿尔法射线的。
alphabet(pl.: alphabets)
n. 字母表
There are 26 letters in the English alphabet.
英语字母表中有26个字母。

Many letters in the alphabet such as b, c, d,etc are consonants.
字母表中的许多字母像b,c,d,等等都是辅音字母。
alphabetic
a. 照字母次序的,字母的
暂无例句
alphabetical
a. 按字母表顺序的
The index is arranged in alphabetical order.
这索引是按字母顺序排列的。

The words in the dictionary are arranged in alphabetical order.
词典中的词是按字母顺序排列的.
alphabetically
按字母表顺序地
The books are listed alphabetically.
这些书是按字母顺序编入目录的.

Being arranged alphabetically.
按字母顺序排列的
alphanumeric
字母数字的
A terminal containing less than a full alphanumeric keyboard; for example, one containing ten numeric keys plus control keys.
一种终端,它的键盘不包括全套的字母数字字符键;例如,只包括十个数字键以及若干控制键。
already
ad. 已经
I've been there already and don't want to go again.
我曾到过那,不想再去了。

You had already gone when I arrived there.
当我到达时,你已经走了。
also
ad. 也
Tom has been to Japan, I have also been there.
汤姆曾去过日本,我也曾去过。

London was also called the modern Babylon.
伦敦也被称为现代巴比伦。
alter(pt.: altered, pp.: altered, prp.: altering)
v. 改变
He altered one of the rooms into a bedroom.
他把一间屋子改建成了卧室。

Circumstances alter cases.
【谚】具体情况具体分析。
alteration(pl.: alterations)
n. 改变,变更
There have been a few alterations to the timetable.
时间表上有一些变动。

My coat needs alteration.
我的上衣需要改改。
alternate
a. 交替的,轮流的

v. 交替,轮流
Sunny weather alternated with rain.
天气晴雨相间。

Meetings are held on alternate Thursdays.
每隔一个星期的星期四举行一次会议。
alternately
ad. 交替地,隔一个地
An ancient method of writing in which the lines are inscribed alternately from right to left and from left to right.
交错书写方法一种古代的书写方法,其中每一行交替地自右至左和自左至右书写

A jump in ballet during which the dancer crosses the legs a number of times, alternately back and forth.
空中交叉跳跃一种芭蕾舞动作,舞者在空中多次前后交叉双腿
alternative(pl.: alternatives)
a. 两者择一的

n. 替换物,取舍

v. 两者取一
Have you got an alternative suggestion?
你有没有其他建议?

Please find alternative means of transport.
请另外找一个运输方法。
alternatively
ad. 二者择一地,做为选择
We could take the train or alternatively go by car.
我们可以坐火车去, 也可以坐汽车去.

Come with us, alternatively, meet us there.
同我们一道去,或者在那儿兴我们会合。
although
conj. 尽管,虽然
Although my uncle is old, he looks very strong and healthy.
我的叔叔虽然老了,但他看上去还是很健壮。

She seemed a babe although she was already thirty.
尽管她已经三十岁了,看上去还象个小孩。
altitude(pl.: altitudes)
n. 高度,海拔
The airliner flew at an altitude of 20000ft.
客机在两万英尺的高度飞行。

In these altitudes snow never melts.
在这样的高度,雪永不融化。
altogether
ad. 总共
I don't altogether agree with you.
我并不完全同意你。

There are ten people altogether.
这里总共有十个人。
aluminium
n. 铝
Wrapping aluminium foil round a joint allows the meat to cook in its own juice/juices.
用铝箔把肉包住使之在原汁中烹制.

By mixing aluminium with other metals, scientists have been able to produce a variety of alloys, some of which have the strength of steel but weigh only one third as much.
把铝和其他金属混合,科学家们能够制造出各种合金,其中一些具有钢一样的强度,但其重量只是钢的三分之一。
aluminum
n. 铝
Aluminum foil can be used for wrapping food.
铝箔用于包装食物。

She put some noodles in the aluminum saucepan.
她在铝锅里下了些面条。
alveolus(pl.: alveoli)
n. 肺泡
暂无例句
always
ad. 总是
We should always help each other.
我们应始终互相帮助。

I'm always at home in the evenings.
晚上我总是在家里。
AM
a. 是的

v. 是
I am more than twice as old as he.
我的年龄是他的两倍还不止。

No, you can't. I am sure.
是的,您绝对做不到。
amass(pt.: amassed, pp.: amassed, prp.: amassing)
v. 收集,积聚
That which is gathered or amassed; a collection or an accumulation.
收集物被收集或聚集的东西;一种收集物或获得物

He is planed to amass a fortune for a rainy day.
他正打算积蓄财富以备不时之需。
amateur(pl.: amateurs)
a. 业余的

n. 业余爱好者
You are a professional, but I am an amateur.
你是专职的,我是业余的。

He is an amateur photographer.
他是个业余摄影爱好者。
amaze(pt.: amazed, pp.: amazed, prp.: amazing)
v. 使吃惊
He amazed me by his audacity.
他的无理让我惊骇。

I was amazed to find her there.
发现她在那,我感到很吃惊。
amazing
a. 令人惊异的
It was amazing that he knew nothing about the event.
他对这个事件毫不知情,真让人感到诧异。

What an amazing painting!
多么了不起的一幅画啊!
ambassador
n. 大使
He was appointed ambassador to the United States.
他被任命为驻美国大使。

His Excellency the French ambassador will be present at the meeting.
法国大使阁下将出席本次会议。
ambiguity(pl.: ambiguities)
n. 不明确,含糊,暧昧,模棱两可
A state of ambiguity or obscurity.
含糊不清或者晦涩的状态

Signal which prevents accidental operation by spurious signals or avoids possible ambiguity.
防止假信号的意外作用或者避免二义性而设置的信号。
ambiguous
a. 模棱两可的
He give us an ambiguous answer.
他给了我们一个模棱两可的答复。

An intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement.
暧昧的回答,故意的不信任故意说得模棱两可的话,不明确的话
ambition(pt.: ambitioned, pp.: ambitioned, prp.: ambitioning, pl.: ambitions)
n. 雄心,野心

vt. 有...野心,追求
In his youth he had the ambition of being a pianist.
他在青年时代曾经有过想当钢琴家的雄心。

The naked facts; naked ambition.
明明白白的事实;明显的野心
ambitious
a. 热望的,有雄心的,有抱负的
An ambitious boy usually works hard.
一个充满雄心的男孩通常会努力工作。

He ventured on an ambitious project.
他冒险从事一项富有雄心的计画。
ambulance(pl.: ambulances)
n. 救护车
An ambulance was racing along with its sirens wailing.
救护车响着警报急驰而过。

The ambulance reached the collapsed building in due time.
救护车及时赶到了那座倒塌的大厦。
amenable
a. 应服从的,会接纳的,肯服从的
This case is not amenable to the normal rules.
这件事经不起常规的检验.
amend(pt.: amended, pp.: amended, prp.: amending)
v. 修正,改善,改良
They decided to amend the bill.
他们决定修正这条议案。

Please amend your copy of the contract accordingly.
请将你的合同文本作相应的修正。
amendment(pl.: amendments)
n. 改善,改良,改正

修正案
That representative brought forth an amendment to the press law.
那位代表提出了一项对新闻法的修正案。

The amendment is an appendage of that contract.
这个修改是那个合同的附件。
amends(pl.: amends)
n. 赔偿
Did you make amends to Tom for his loss?
你赔偿汤姆的损失了吗?

I want to make amends to my friend for breaking her precious vase.
我打破了朋友的贵重花瓶,想赔偿她的损失。
America
n. 美国,美洲
Have you been to America?
你去过美国吗?

Maize is widely planted in the America.
玉米在美洲广泛种植。
American
a. 美国的

n. 美国人
Bill Gates is an American citizen.
比尔·盖茨是美国公民。

The painting was knocked down (to an American dealer) for 5000.
那幅画拍卖时以5000英镑售出(给一个美国商人).
Amerindian
n. 美洲印第安人
暂无例句
amiable
a. 和蔼的,亲切的
He is an amiable person.
他是个可亲的人。

Do you really want to go or are you merely being amiable?
你是真想去呢,还是仅仅为了表示友好?
amid
prep. 在其间,在其中
We groped amid the darkness.
我们在黑暗中摸索。

He stood firm amid temptations.
他不被种种引诱所动摇。
amidst
prep. 在...当中
The tower stood amidst the ruins.
塔矗立在废墟中。

He is amidst his enemies.
他被敌人包围。
ammonia
n. 氨水,阿摩尼亚
Ammonia is a chemical substance.
氨是种化学物质。

Ammonia is a colorless gas with strong smell.
氨是无色并有强烈气味的气体。
ammunition
n. 军火,弹药1)

弹药

(2)

军火, 军需品

(3)

[喻]攻击[防御]手段

(4)

投掷[射击]物
We were desperately short of ammunition.
我们非常缺乏弹药。

The recent scandal has provided the government's opponents with plenty of ammunition.
最近的丑闻给政府的反对派提供了大量的炮弹。
among
prep. 在...之中
I live among the mountains.
我住在群山之中。

New York is among the largest cities in the world.
纽约是世界上最大的几座城市之一。
amongst
prep. 在...之中,在...之间(=among)
He lives in a house amongst the trees.
他住在一栋树木环绕的房子里。

They quarreled amongst themselves.
他们互相争吵。
amortization
n. 分期偿还
暂无例句
amount(pt.: amounted, pp.: amounted, prp.: amounting, pl.: amounts)
n. 数量,总额

v. 总计,等于
My savings amount to $2000.
我的储蓄共达2000美元。

It all amounts to a lot of hard work.
那一切意味看大量艰苦工作。
ampere
n. 安培
A unit of electric power equal to the product of one volt and one ampere, equivalent to one watt.
伏安法功率单位,等于一伏特和一安培的乘积,等于一瓦特

One day, Mr Ampere go out for a walk in the street.
有一天,安培先生去街上散步。
ampersand
&(=and)号
暂无例句
amphibian
a. 两栖类的,水陆两用的

n. 两栖动物,水陆两用飞机,水陆两用车
Frogs and newts are amphibians.
青蛙和蝾螈都是两栖动物.

The excretory opening of the digestive tract in animals such as birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
肛门鸟、爬行动物、两栖动物以及鱼等动物的消化道的排泄口
ample
a. 充足的,丰富的
We have ample time.
我们有充足的时间。

The house has an ample parlor.
这座房子有宽敞的客厅。
amplification
n. 扩大, 扩充,膨胀

n. 详述, 引伸,推广

n. 增幅, 放大(率), 放大倍数[系数]
暂无例句
amplifier
n. 放大器,扩音机
This is an amplifier.
这是一个放大器。

I bought an amplifier yesterday.
我昨天买了一个扩音器。
amplify(pt.: amplified, pp.: amplified, prp.: amplifying)
v. 扩大,详述,使...增幅
A figure of a head worn by actors in Greek and Roman drama to identify a character or trait and to amplify the voice.
面具古希腊和罗马的戏剧演员佩戴的人物面具或头部面具,用以标明戏中人物性格或品质,同时扩大声音

Any of several devices that convert incident electromagnetic radiation of mixed frequencies to one or more discrete frequencies of highly amplified and coherent ultraviolet, visible, or infrared radiation.
激光器使偶然的混杂频率的电磁辐射,变为一个或更多的高度强化和连续的紫外线、可见光或红外线辐射的分离频率仪器中的一种
amplitude
n. 广阔,充足,增幅

n. 振幅、波幅(物理)
The amplitude or loudness of a sound.
音量声音的响度或强度

A device that converts a property of an input signal, such as frequency or phase, into an amplitude variation, depending on how the signal differs from a standard or reference signal.
鉴别器,鉴频器一种将输入信号的某一特征,如频率或相位转变为幅度变化装置,其变化大小因信号与标准或参考信号的不同程度而异
amputate(pt.: amputated, pp.: amputated, prp.: amputating)
v. 切断
Her arm is so badly injured they will have to amputate (it).
她的胳膊伤势严重, 他们不得不锯掉(它).

Her leg was so badly damaged that the doctors had to amputate.
她的那条腿伤得很厉害,医师只得将其截除。
amputation
n. 截肢
A prosthesis was fitted after the amputation.
截肢之後安装了义肢.
amuse(pt.: amused, pp.: amused, prp.: amusing)
v. 消遣,娱乐,使...发笑
The boys amuse themselves by drawing caricatures of their teacher.
男孩子们以画老师的漫画取乐。

The actors were really hamming it up to amuse the audience.
这些演员为博观众一粲, 表演得实在太过火了.
amused
a. 有趣的
She has an amused twinkle in her eye(s).
她高兴得双目熠熠发亮.

His amusing performance caused a roar of laughter in the audience.
他那有趣的表演引起了观众的哄堂大笑。
amusement(pl.: amusements)
n. 娱乐,消遣
I find amusement in collecting stamps.
我发现了集邮的乐趣。

She watched their fumbling efforts with wry amusement.
她看著他们手忙脚乱地瞎使劲, 不觉莞尔.
an
art. 一
Australia is an English speaking nation.
澳大利亚是一个讲英语的国家。

The city is at an elevation of 2000 metres.
这座城市海拔2000米.
anabolism
n. 同化,同化作用
暂无例句
analgesia
n. 无痛,止痛法
暂无例句
analgesic
a. 止痛的

n. 镇痛剂
Aspirin is a mild analgesic.
阿司匹林是药性平和的止痛药.

An agent, such as an analgesic drug, that relieves pain.
镇痛剂一种药剂,如止痛药,减轻疼痛
analog
n. 类似(模拟量)
Conversion of an analog signal to a digital signal, with steps between specified levels.
利用规定量化间隔,把模拟信号转化成数字信号。参阅quantization。

Pertaining to a device that operates in a proportional or continuous manner, such as an analog amplifier. Not discrete or digital, but analog.
用于修饰或说明一种设备(工作特性)的术语,这种设备以成比例或连续方式进行工作,例如用于说明模拟放大器的工作特性不是离散的或数字的,而是模拟的。
analogue
n. 类似物,模拟
A vegetarian gets protein not from meat but from its analogues.
素食者所摄取的蛋白质不是来自肉类而是来自近似肉类的食物.

A slide-rule is a simple analogue computer.
计算尺是简单的模拟计算机.
analogy(pl.: analogies)
n. 相似,类似
It is not always reliable to argue by analogy.
用类推法论证并不总是可靠的。

Other executives think the Japanese influence will be less dramatic and dismiss the automobile analogy, saying that manufacturing cars is a far cry from the creative nature of Hollywood's endeavors.
其他高级职员认为日本的影响不会那么大,认为不能与汽车相提并论。他们说制造汽车与好莱坞的创造性企业截然不同。
analysis(pl.: analyses)
n. 分析,解析
Close analysis of sales figures showed clear regional variations.
对销售额的仔细分析显示出明显的地区差别。

In the final analysis I think our sympathy lies with the heroine of the play.
总之,我们认为我们都同情剧中的女主人公。
analyst
n. 分析家,分解者,分析者
We don't pay our financial analysts to be wise after the event!
我们花钱请财务分析家不是让他们当事後诸葛亮!

Palm Inc, the No1 maker of hand-held electronic organizers, on Monday reported fiscal first-quarter operating results that topped analyst forecasts as sales more than doubled.
掌上型个人电子助理制造商Palm周一公布财政年度第一季的财务报告,营运收入与获利均超越华尔街分析师的预估一倍以上。
analytic
a. 分析的
An analytic mind; an analytic approach.
善于分析的头脑;分析方法
analytical
a. 分析的,解析的
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analyze(pt.: analyzed, pp.: analyzed, prp.: analyzing)
v. 分析,分解

vt. 分析
He analyzed the food and found that it contained poison.
他对这种食物做了化验,发现有毒。

Let's analyze the problem and see what went wrong.
让我们分析一下这道题,看什么地方出错了。
analyzer
分析机
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anatomically
ad. 解剖学上,结构上
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anatomy(pl.: anatomies)
n. 剖析,解剖学,骨骸
Do you remember the lesson on the anatomy of a frog?
你还记得我们解剖青蛙的那堂课吗?

The branch of anatomy that deals with the structure and function of bones.
骨骼学研究骨的结构和功能的解剖学的分支
ancestor(pl.: ancestors)
n. 祖宗,祖先
Ancestor's festival is an important Chinese holiday.
鬼节是中国一个重要的节日。

He is sprung from noble ancestors.
他出身名门。
anchor(pt.: anchored, pp.: anchored, prp.: anchoring, pl.: anchors)
n. 铁锚

v. 停泊,抛锚,用锚系住

v. 担任(广播,电视新闻节目)的主持人
Hope is his only anchor.
希望是他唯一的依靠。

He anchored the winning team.
他担任胜了那一队的最后一棒。
ancient(pl.: ancients)
a. 古代的,古老的

n. 古人
We will all have a course in ancient history this term.
这个学期我们都有一门古代史课程。

This ancient parchment was discovered in a delicate iron box.
这张古老的羊皮纸是在一个精致的铁盒子里发现的。
and
conj. 和

逻辑与
My father and mother went for a walk.
爸爸妈妈去散步了。

Work hard and you will be successful.
努力工作,你就会成功。
anecdote(pl.: anecdotes)
n. 轶事,奇闻
He told me some anecdote about our English teacher.
他告诉我几个关于英语老师的掌故。
anesthesia
n. 麻醉
His lecture is intended to bear down on the application of acupuncture anesthesia in brain surgery.
他的学术报告打算重点谈针刺麻醉在脑外科方面的应用。

A technique, as for relieving pain or inducing regional anesthesia, in which thin needles are inserted into the body at specific points.
针灸,针刺疗法,针刺麻醉以细针扎入身体特定部位以减轻疼痛或诱导局部麻醉的方法
anesthesiologist
n. 麻醉学家
暂无例句
anesthetic
n. 麻醉剂,麻药

a. 麻醉的
A gaseous anesthetic, such as nitrous oxide.
气体麻醉剂一种气态的麻醉剂,如二氧化氮
anesthetist
n. 麻醉医生
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anesthetize(pt.: anesthetized, pp.: anesthetized, prp.: anesthetizing)
vt. 使麻醉,使麻木
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angel(pt.: angeled, pp.: angeled, prp.: angeling, pl.: angels)
n. 天使
My little daughter is as lovely as an angel.
我的小女儿像天使一样可爱。

She is lovely -- as much so as an angel.
她可爱得像个天使。
anger(pt.: angered, pp.: angered, prp.: angering)
n. 忿怒

v. 激怒,使...发怒
He could hardly contain his anger.
他怒不可遏。

The words drew down his anger.
言语激怒了他。
angle
n. 角度

n. 盎格鲁人
Try looking at the affair from a different angle.
试从不同的角度来看这件事。

Angular distance is the distance between two objects measured as an angle from a given point.
角距离,是由一定点到两物体之间所量度的夹角。
angry
a. 生气的
I was angry with him for keeping me waiting.
我对他很生气,因为他让我等了好久。

His rudeness made me really angry.
他的粗鲁让我生气。
angstrom
埃(长度单位)
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anguish(pt.: anguished, pp.: anguished, prp.: anguishing)
n. 苦闷,痛苦

v. 使...极苦闷,使...极痛苦
The child was badly hurt and was in anguish all the evening.
这个孩子受了重伤,整夜都在痛苦之中。

Physical disability causes mental anguish.
生理伤残会引起心理苦闷.
animal(pl.: animals)
a. 动物的,野兽的

n. 动物
The camel is a herbivorous animal.
骆驼是一种食草动物。

A pig is a domestic animal.
猪是一种家畜。
animation(pl.: animations)
n. 活泼,生气,卡通制作
We could see how excited he was by the animation in his face.
我们从他脸上的神气就能看出他多麽兴奋。

Lacking animation, variety, or distinction; dull.
无精打彩的,乏味的缺少生气、变化或差别的;乏味的
ankle(pl.: ankles)
n. 踝,踝关节
He hurt his left ankle in the broad jump.
他跳远时扭伤了左踝。

She broke her ankle weeks ago and it's still in plaster.
她的踝关节数周前骨折, 至今仍打著石膏.
annihilate(pt.: annihilated, pp.: annihilated, prp.: annihilating)
v. 消减,废止
Radio communication has annihilated space.
无线电通讯已消除了空间的阻隔。

The invasion force was annihilated.
侵略军被消灭了。
anniversary(pl.: anniversaries)
n. 周年纪念(日)
He gave me a necklace as an anniversary gift.
他给我一条项链作为周年纪念礼物。

Permit me to congratulate you on reaching another of these anniversary landmarks today. May each day be as happy as your birthday. Have a wonderful birthday!
祝贺你抵达了生命的又一个里程碑,愿你每天都象过生日一样充满喜悦。祝你生日无比快乐!
annotate(pt.: annotated, pp.: annotated, prp.: annotating)
v. 注解
Some people annotate as they read.
有的人一面读书一面做注解。
annotation
n. 注解,评注
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announce
v. 发表,广播(电台节目),通告,正式宣布

vi. 当电台的播音员

vt. 宣布,宣告
The news was announced by Radio Beijing.
这条消息是由北京广播电台播发的。

Everyone was silent as he announced the winner of the competition.
当他宣布竞赛的优胜者时,大家都静静地倾听。
announcement(pl.: announcements)
n. 公告,发表,告知
When her husband died, she put an announcement in the newspaper.
她丈夫去世时,她在报纸上登了讣告。

I've got an important announcement to make.
我有件重要事情要宣布。
announcer(pl.: announcers)
n. 广播员,告知者
She is an announcer in TV broadcast.
她是电视台的一名主持人。

The news announcer is standing by for the broadcast program at8.
新闻广播员正在为八点钟的播音节目作好准备。
annoy
v. 使...苦恼,骚扰
I was annoyed at his intrusion.
我对他的闯入感到生气。

We can annoy the enemy by raids.
我们可用袭击骚扰敌人。
annoyed
adj. 烦闷的
I'm extremely annoyed at the way he always stares at me in the office.
他在办公室里老是目不转睛地盯著我,真把我气坏了。

Her little affectations annoyed me.
她的小动作惹恼了我。
annual(pl.: annuals)
a. 每年的,年度的

n. 年刊,年鉴
Many garden plants are annuals.
许多观赏植物都是一年生的。

How much is his annual salary?
他的年薪是多少?
annuity(pl.: annuities)
n. 年金,养老金
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anode
n. 阳极
An electron tube having a cathode and an anode.
电子二极管有一个阳极和一个阴极的电子管

The body or plate to which the electrons are attracted is called the anode.
电子被吸引到其上面去的物体或薄板称为阳极。
anonymous
a. 匿名的,无名的
An anonymous poet who flourished in the tenth century; painted when Impressionism was flourishing.
一位活跃在10世纪的无名诗人;在印象主义最蓬勃的时期作画

The author chooses to remain anonymous.
作者愿不署名.
another
a. 另一,再一

pron.&prep. 另一个
Will you have another cup of tea?
你再喝一杯茶吗?

That's quite another matter.
那完全是另一回事。
anoxia
n. 缺氧症
暂无例句
ANSI
美国国家标准学会
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answer(pt.: answered, pp.: answered, prp.: answering, pl.: answers)
n. 答案,回答

v. 回答,符合
Do you know the answer to this question?
你知道这道题的答案吗?

He answered that he knew nothing about it.
他答复说关于此事他一无所知。
ant(pl.: ants)
n. 蚂蚁
There is a clear division of labor in ants.
蚂蚁间有明确的分工。

He was a soft-hearted man. He wouldn't hurt an ant.
他是一个软心肠的人,连一个蚂蚁都不愿伤害。
antagonism(pl.: antagonisms)
n. 对抗,敌对
You could sense the antagonism between them.
你能觉察出他们之间有对立情绪.

The antagonism he felt towards his old enemy was still very strong.
他对旧冤家的敌对情绪仍然很大.
antagonist(pl.: antagonists)
n. 敌手,对手
A sparrow fluttering about the church is an antagonist which the most profound theologian in Europe is wholly unable to overcome.
在教堂附近飞来飞去的麻雀,是为欧洲学识最深的神学家们完全无法克服的敌手。

I am bound to furnish my antagonists with arguments, but not with comprehension.
我一定要向对手提供争论点,但并无予以理解的必要。
antagonistic
a. 对抗性的
Mutually exclusive or antagonistic qualities or things.
不相容,两相对立无法共存、彼此抵触的特性或事物

Something that separates potentially antagonistic entities, as an area between two rival powers that serves to lessen the danger of conflict.
缓冲物,缓冲地带可用来隔离潜在的对抗性因来的东西,如面敌对势力用来减轻冲突危险的地带
antarctic
a. 南极的

n. (the A-)南极洲,南极圈
The scientist has spent six months in the solitudes of the Antarctic.
这位科学家已经在人迹罕至的南极待了六个月了。

Holidays in the Antarctic are a niche market.
南极假日游是一个利基市场。
antecedent(pl.: antecedents)
n. 前情,先行词

a. 在...之前的,居先的
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antenna(pl.: antennae)
n. 触角,天线
You should fix the television antenna before receiving programs.
接收节目前,你应该先装天线。

Extended the radio antenna.
把收音机的天线拉到最长
anthem(pl.: anthems)
n. 圣歌,赞美诗
Anthems are often with words taken from the Bible.
圣歌的歌词多取自于《圣经》。

The town band led off by playing the national anthem.
市乐队以国歌开始他们的演奏。
anthology(pl.: anthologies)
n. 诗选,文选
The anthology reveals a prejudice in favour of lyric poets.
这部选集显示出对抒情诗人有所偏爱.

Something, such as a set of data, a report, or an anthology, that is compiled.
汇编指编辑好的一套数据、一篇报道或一部选集
anthrax(pl.: anthraces)
n. 炭疽病
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anthropology
n. 人类学
One of my friends majored in anthropology in a university in Illinois.
我的一个朋友在伊利诺斯州的一所大学学习人类学。

Either of two basic units in cultural anthropology that make up a tribe on the basis of unilateral descent.
一个分支在文化人类学中,在单系血统基础上构成一个部落的两个基本的部落分支的任意一个
antibacterial
a. 抗菌的

n. 抗菌剂
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antibiotic
a. 抗菌的

n. 抗生素
Antibiotic can be used against infection.
抗菌素可以用来防止感染。
antibody(pl.: antibodies)
n. 抗体
Relating to the correspondence between an antigen and the antibody produced in response to it.
同源的与抗原和对其反应产生的抗体同的对应现象有关的

A substance, such as an antibody, capable of dissolving or destroying cells.
细胞溶素一种能溶解或破坏细胞的物质,如抗体
anticipate(pt.: anticipated, pp.: anticipated, prp.: anticipating)
v. 预期,期待;占....之先,抢....之先;提前使用
In business, you've got to anticipate how your competitors will act.
在生意上,你必须事先估计到你的竞争对手会如何行动。

It is unwise to anticipate your earnings by spending a lot of money.
大量花钱提前使用自己的收入是不明智的。
anticipation(pl.: anticipations)
n. 预期,预料
A feeling of unease or mild nausea caused especially by fearful anticipation.
因害怕而发抖特别是由于可怕的预感而引起的不适感觉或轻度的恶心呕吐

Fearful or uneasy anticipation of the future; dread.
担心,忧虑对未来充满恐惧或焦虑;忧惧
anticoagulant
a. 抗凝的
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antidote(pl.: antidotes)
n. 解毒剂,解药
Do you have any antidote for a snakebite?
你有治疗毒蛇咬伤的解毒药吗?

An antidote against poison, especially a confection formerly held to be an antidote to all poisons.
解毒药解除毒性的解毒剂,尤指用来对付一切毒药的解毒膏
antigen
n. 抗原
A protein substance produced in the blood or tissues in response to a specific antigen, such as a bacterium or a toxin. Antibodies destroy or weaken bacteria and neutralize organic poisons, thus forming the basis of immunity.
抗体,免疫体血液或组织针对某种抗原如细菌或毒素而产生的蛋白质物质。抗体消灭细菌或削弱其作用,中和有机毒素,因而形成免疫力

Relating to the correspondence between an antigen and the antibody produced in response to it.
同源的与抗原和对其反应产生的抗体同的对应现象有关的
antihistamine
n. 抗组织胺
The antihistamine spaces me out so I can't think clearly.
感冒药使我昏昏沉沉,不能清晰思考
antique
a. 古代的

n. 古物,古董
This jade dragon is a genuine antique.
这件玉龙是真正的古玩。

She wore an antique gown to the costume party.
她穿着一件过时的长袍参加化妆舞会。
antisepsis
n. 防腐法,抗菌法
暂无例句
antiseptic(pl.: antiseptics)
n. 杀菌剂,防腐剂

a. 杀菌的,防腐的
Carbolic acid can be used to make antiseptic.
石炭酸可用来做防腐剂。

She gargle with an antiseptic mouthwash.
她用具有消毒灭菌作用的漱口剂来清洁口腔。
antiserum(pl.: antisera)
n. 抗血清
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antitoxin(pl.: antitoxins)
n. 抗毒素
Antitoxin is substance that acts against a poisonous substance and prevents it from having a harmful effect.
抗毒素是抵抗有毒物质并防止其产生有害作用的物质。
antonym(pl.: antonyms)
n. 反义词
暂无例句
ants
机载夜间电视系统
暂无例句
anus(pl.: ani)
n. 肛门
The absence or closure of a normal body orifice or tubular passage such as the anus, intestine, or external ear canal.
(先天性)闭锁,无孔正常的身体孔或管道,如肛门、肠或外耳道的缺失或闭合
anxiety(pl.: anxieties)
n. 焦虑,挂念,担心,渴望,热望
The anxieties of the past week had left her exhausted.
上星期把她愁得没精打采。

We waited for news with a growing sense of anxiety.
我们等待着消息,越来越着急。
anxious
a. 焦急的,忧虑的
I was anxious about the children when they didn't come back home from school.
孩子们放学后没有回家,我非常担心。

We are really anxious for peace.
我们确实渴望和平。
any
a. 任何的

ad. 稍

det. 一些

prep. 无论哪个

pron. 任何
Any is better than none.
有总胜于无。

Take any book you like.
你喜欢哪本书就拿哪本。
anybody
n. 重要人物

pron. 任何人
He doubts if the officer is anybody.
他怀疑这官员是个要人。

Hardly anybody came.
几乎没有人来.
anyhow
ad. 不管怎样
I couldn't think of the name of that man anyhow.
我怎么也想不出那人的名字来了。

I was in such a hurry that I put my clothes on anyhow.
我很匆忙, 所以随便地把衣服穿上了。
anyone
pron. 任何人
You shouldn't trust anyone strange.
你不应相信任何陌生人。

It can happen to anyone.
这事可能发生在任何人身上。
anything
int. 任何事
Is there anything for me?
有东西给我吗?

If you remember anything at all, please let us know.
你要是想起什么来,就告诉我们。
anyway
ad. 不管怎样
The house was locked and I cannot get in anyway.
屋子锁着,我无论如何也进不去。

He reflected that the quality of the instruments was good anyway.
他寻思,不管怎样,这些乐器的质量还是不错的。
anywhere
ad. 任何地方

pron. 任何(一个)地方
We'll go anywhere you like.
你想去哪,我们就去哪。

If you want to go anywhere else, let me know.
你要到别的地方去,就要告诉我。
aorta(pl.: aortas)
n. 主动脉
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apart
ad. 分别地,分开的
I can't tell the twins apart.
我辨认不出这对双胞胎。

The two villages are three miles apart.
这两个村子相距三英里。
apartment(pl.: apartments)
n. 一套公寓房间
He lives in this apartment building.
他住在这座公寓大楼内。

They scouted around for some antiques to furnish their new apartment.
他们到处搜罗一些古董来装饰新居。
ape(pt.: aped, pp.: aped, prp.: aping, pl.: apes)
n. 猿
The ape imitated our behavior.
猿猴模仿我们的行为。

Early man shows certain affinities with the ape.
早期的人类和猿有某些相似之处.
aperture(pl.: apertures)
n. 孔,穴,缝隙
The aperture in the door is so wide.
门上的孔隙太大了。

What aperture are you using?
你使用多大的光圈?
apologetic(pl.: apologetics)
a. 道歉的,认错的,赔罪的
Recognizing who the customer was, the manager was most apologetic and reprimanded the assistant severely.
经理认出顾客是谁,所以赔了一千个不是,并狠狠地斥责了店员。

The chairman led in with some apologetic remarks.
会议主席一上来就说了几句抱歉的话。
apologize(pt.: apologized, pp.: apologized, prp.: apologizing)
v. 道歉

vi. 道歉,谢罪

vt. 道歉,谢罪,辩白
Apologize to your sister!
给你姐姐赔个不是!

I must apologize for not being able to meet you.
我因为没能接你而向你道歉.
apology(pl.: apologies)
n. 道歉;勉强的替代物
Your allegations are completely untrue, and I demand an immediate apology.
你的说法完全不真实,我要求立即道歉。

The Finance Director sends her apology and is unable to attend the meeting.
财务董事派人带话说,她因不能出席会议而向大家道歉。
apostrophe
n. 省略符号,顿呼法
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appal(pt.: appalled, pp.: appalled, prp.: appalling)
v. 使...惊骇,使...惊恐,使...吓坏
The prospect of another war appalled us.
想到有可能发生另一场战争,我们不寒而栗。

We were appalled when we heard that the chairman had been murdered.
听说主席被谋杀,我们都吓坏了。
appalling
a. 令人震惊的
Nothing can extenuate such appalling behavior.
这种骇人听闻的行径罪不可恕。

Nothing can extenuate such appalling behaviour.
这种骇人听闻的行径罪无可恕.
apparatus(pl.: apparatuses)
n. 装置,器具,器官
The television men have set up their apparatus.
电视工作人员已经安装好了他们的器材。

The astronauts have special breathing apparatus.
宇航员有特殊的呼吸装置。
apparent
a. 明显的,表面上的
It was apparent to all that he was guilty.
众所周知,他是有罪的。

She had many good qualities despite her apparent rudeness.
她粗鲁是粗鲁, 但还有许多优秀品质.
apparently
a. 显然,似乎

ad. 显然
Apparently he never wrote a letter to her.
显然,他一封信也没给她写。

Apparently they're intending to put up the price of water.
看来他们要提高水费了。
appeal(pt.: appealed, pp.: appealed, prp.: appealing, pl.: appeals)
n. 恳求,上诉,吸引力

v. 求助,诉请,呼吁
He was appealing for funds to build a new school.
他在恳求拨款修建一所新学校。

She appealed to the high court against her sentence.
她不服判决而向高等法院上诉。
appear(pt.: appeared, pp.: appeared, prp.: appearing)
v. 出现,显得
A truck appeared over the hill.
一辆卡车在山丘上出现。

Mr. Green had to appear before the committee to explain his behavior .
格林先生必须在委员会上出面解释他的行为。
appearance(pl.: appearances)
n. 外表,出现,出场
We should not judge a person by his appearance.
我们不应该以貌取人。

The journal makes its appearance once two months.
这本刊物两个月出版一次。
appearances
出现
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append(pt.: appended, pp.: appended, prp.: appending)
v. 附加,添加,悬挂

n.[计算机] DOS 命令建立数据文件的子目录搜索路经
Additional information appended to the manuscript, as of a book or an article.
附言,续篇如一本书或一篇文章正文后的附加信息

I append a list of those shops which sell our products.
我附上一张出售我们产品的商店名单。
appendectomy(pl.: appendectomies)
n. 阑尾切除术
暂无例句
appendicitis
n. 阑尾炎,盲肠炎
She's got appendicitis.
她得了阑尾炎.

It's acute appendicitis. We ought to operate.
这是急性阑尾炎。应当开刀。
appendix(pt.: appendixed, pp.: appendixed, prp.: appendixing, pl.: appendixes)
n. 附录
This dictionary has several appendices.
这本词典有几项附录。

The doctor said the appendix is not important for us.
那个大夫说阑尾对我们来说并不重要。
appetite(pl.: appetites)
n. 爱好,嗜好,食欲,胃口,欲望
She is suffering from lack of appetite.
她食欲不振。

The long walk gave him a good appetite.
长时间的走路使他食欲旺盛。
applaud(pt.: applauded, pp.: applauded, prp.: applauding)
v. 拍手喝采,称赞,赞同
We all applaud you for your decision.
我们一致赞成你的决定。

He was loudly applauded.
他受到热烈的掌声欢迎。
applause
n. 鼓掌,喝彩,赞许

v. 鼓掌
His speech won the applause of the audience.
他的讲话赢得了听众的掌声。

Let's have a good round of applause for the next performer.
咱们为下一个表演者热烈鼓掌吧。
apple(pl.: apples)
n. 苹果
An apple is a kind of fruit.
苹果是一种水果。

The apple trees are blossoming.
苹果树正在开花。
appliance(pl.: appliances)
n. 器具,器械,装置
These appliances are made of stainless iron.
这些器具是用不锈钢制成的。

There are many household appliances in this shop.
这个商店有许多家用用具。
applicable
a. 合适的,适用的
Applicable to or characteristic of attorneys or their profession.
律师的适用于律师或律师行业的,律师或律师行业的特点的

Above rate applicable until further notice.
除非另有通知,上述运费率适用。
applicant(pl.: applicants)
n. 申请人
The enterprise is an applicant of this credit.
这家企业是信用证的申请者。

As the wages were low, there were few applicants for the job.
因为工资低,没有什么人申请这份工作。
application(pl.: applications)
n. 申请

n. 应用软件程序
The manager received twenty applications for the post.
经理收到了二十份求职申请书。

We made an application to the court for an inquiry.
我们曾请求法院调查。
applied
a. 应用的

v. 应用,适用

vbl. 应用
The results of this research can be applied to new developments in technology.
这项研究成果能应用於新的技术开发方面.

Can occasionally be applied to a wife who is ordered to support her divorced husband.
该词偶尔也适用于妻子,她被命令供养她的被离了婚的丈夫。
apply(pt.: applied, pp.: applied, prp.: applying)
v. 应用,申请,涂
In this way they can better apply theory to practice.
这样他们就能更好地把理论运用到实践中去。

I advise that they apply to the council for a home improvement grant.
我建议他们向市政会申请改善住房的贷款。
appoint(pt.: appointed, pp.: appointed, prp.: appointing)
v. 任命,指定,约定(时间,地点)
They appointed him chairman.
他们任命他为主席。

He wasn't there at the appointed time.
他没有在指定的时间在那里。
appointment(pl.: appointments)
n. 约会,预约
I have an appointment with my dentist this afternoon.
我已约好今天下午去看牙医。

He wants to change his appointment from Monday to Wednesday.
他想把他的约会从星期一改到星期三。
apportion(pt.: apportioned, pp.: apportioned, prp.: apportioning)
v. 分配,分摊,分派
The department manager apportioned his men the duties for the week.
部门经理把一星期的工作任务分配给他的下属。

I apportioned half the property to each of them.
我把财产的一半分配给他们各人。
appraisal(pl.: appraisals)
n. 估计,估量,评价
A new appraisal or evaluation.
重新评估重新估计或评价

That my heart has been troubled, that I have not sought this nomination, that I could not seek it in good conscience, that I would not seek it in honest self appraisal, is not to say that I value it the less.
我的心曾充满苦恼,我在寻求提名过程中并不主动,也没有全力以赴,更没有给自己一个正确的评价,但这并不说明我低估了提名的价值。
appreciable
a. 可感知的,可评估的
A fracture or crack in a rock mass along which no appreciable movement has occurred.
裂缝,裂口岩石块中的碎片或缝隙,在其周围未发生过可被觉察到的运动

Appreciable changes in temperature.
可察觉到的温度上的变化
appreciate(pt.: appreciated, pp.: appreciated, prp.: appreciating)
v. 欣赏,感激,赏识

v. 增值

v. 领会,充分意识
We appreciate your helping us.
我们感谢你们的帮助。

We all appreciate a holiday after a year of hard working.
经过一年辛苦工作之后,大家都能领略假期的乐趣。
appreciation(pl.: appreciations)
n. 赏识,鉴识,感激
There is an appreciation of the poet's work in the book.
那本书中有对诗人作品的评论。

Please accept this gift in appreciation of all you've done for us.
多蒙鼎立协助,不胜感激,备些薄礼,敬请笑纳。
apprehension(pl.: apprehensions)
n. 理解,忧惧,逮捕
He felt some apprehension over the result.
他对结果有点担心。

We waited for their decision with a great deal of apprehension.
我们怀着极其焦虑的心情等待他们作出决定。
apprentice(pt.: apprenticed, pp.: apprenticed, prp.: apprenticing, pl.: apprentices)
n. 学徒

v. 使当学徒
He is an apprentice plumber.
他是个见习水管工人。

The boy was apprenticed to a carpenter.
这个男孩被送去学木匠.
approach(pt.: approached, pp.: approached, prp.: approaching, pl.: approaches)
n. 途径,方法

v. 靠近,接近,动手处理
The lion's approach drove away the small animals.
狮子一走近,小动物们都跑开了。

Silently we approached the enemy's camp.
我们静悄悄地逼近敌人的营地。
appropriate(pt.: appropriated, pp.: appropriated, prp.: appropriating)
a. 适当的

v. 拨出(款项)
Plain, simple clothes are appropriate for school wear.
简单朴素的衣服适合在学校里穿。

The minister was found to have appropriated government money.
部长被查出挪用了公款。
appropriately
ad. 适当地
暂无例句
approval
n. 批准,认可,同意,赞同
I hope the arrangements meet with your approval.
我希望这些安排会得到你的同意。

We can't start building without the council's approval.
未经委员会批准,我们不能动工。
approve(pt.: approved, pp.: approved, prp.: approving)
v. 赞同,核准,证实
The city council approved the building plan.
市议会批准了这项建筑计划。

The equipment must be bought from a supplier approved by the company.
设备必须从公司认可的供应商那里购买。
approximate(pt.: approximated, pp.: approximated, prp.: approximating)
a. 大约的,近似的

v. 接近,约等于
Your guess only approximates to the facts.
你的猜测仅仅是接近事实。

The color of the curtains approximates that of the rug.
窗帘的颜色和地毯相近。
approximately
ad. 近似地,大约
The plane will be taking off in approximately five minutes.
飞机大约五分钟后就起飞。

At a time near to; at approximately
将近。。。的时候;大约在。。。
approximation
n. 近似值
暂无例句
April
n. 四月
He moved into this house in April.
他是四月份搬进这所房子的。

The manuscript bears the date 10 April 1937.
手稿上注著1937年4月10日.
apron(pl.: aprons)
n. 围裙
My apron is so dirty that I have to wash it.
我的围裙太脏了,我不得不洗它。

Could you tie this apron round me?
你受累把围裙给我系上行吗?
apt
a. 倾向于,易于
It's apt to rain this afternoon.
今天下午可能下雨。

He is a very apt student.
他是一个很聪明的学生。
aptitude(pl.: aptitudes)
n. 才能,资质
He has an aptitude for languages.
他具有学习语言的才能。

Edison had a remarkable aptitude for inventing new things.
爱迪生具有发明创造的非凡才能。
aquarium(pl.: aquariums)
n. 水族馆,养鱼池,玻璃缸
A large aquarium for the study or display of marine life.
海洋水族馆研究或陈列海洋生物的巨大水族馆
aquatic(pl.: aquatics)
n. 水生动物,水草

a. 水生的,水中的,水上的
Aquatic animals that live in the substrate of a body of water, especially in a soft sea bottom.
底内动物生活在水体底部的水生动物,尤指栖于松软海底的水生动物

An air-filled sac or structure that aids in the flotation of an aquatic organism.
气囊水生动植物器官中用来帮助飘浮用的充满气体的囊或结构
Arab
n. 阿拉伯人,阿拉伯马

a. 阿拉伯人的,阿拉伯的
"This, " he declared, "has aroused the bitter indignation of the Arab people."
他说:"这就激起了阿拉伯人民的强烈义愤。"

One who is favorably disposed toward Arab concerns and policies.
阿拉伯(民族)主义者非常关注阿拉伯事务及政策的人
Arabian
a. 阿拉伯(人)的

n. 阿拉伯人
The Arabian Nights' Entertainment is very interesting.
《一千零一夜》的故事非常有趣。

A region of western India bordering on the Arabian Sea. An independent kingdom after1401, it was annexed by the Mogul Empire in1572.
古吉拉特印度西部一地区,与阿拉伯海相邻。1401年后成为一独立的王国,1572年被强行并入莫卧帝国
Arabic
n. 阿拉伯语

a. 阿拉伯语的,阿拉伯人的,阿拉伯式的
He demonstrated a mastery of Arabic.
他显示了对阿拉伯语的精通。

She needs to perfect her Arabic before going to work in Cairo.
她需要把阿拉伯语学好才能到开罗工作.
arbitrage
n. 仲裁,套利交易,套汇
暂无例句
arbitrary
a. 任意的,恣意的,专制的
The choice of players for the team seems completely arbitrary.
对队员的挑选似乎完全是主观决定的。

Most presidents in this African country are arbitrary rulers.
这个非洲国家的总统大多数是专横的统治者。
arc(pl.: arcs)
n. 弧
The sun appears to move in an arc across the sky.
太阳看起来在天空以弧线运行。

Joan of Arc was one of France's greatest daughters.
圣女贞德是法国最伟大的女性之一。
arch
n. 拱门,弓形

v. 成弓形弯曲,成弓形
The cat arched its back in anger.
那只猫气得拱起了腰。

The bridge has three arches.
这座桥有三座拱洞。
archaeology
n. 考古学
暂无例句
archaic
a. 已废的,古老的,古代的
An archaic word, phrase, idiom, or other expression.
古词,古语古词、古短语、古习语或其它表达(形式)
architect(pl.: architects)
n. 建筑师
Everyone is the architect of his own fortune.
每个人都是自己命运的创造者。

The boy made up his mind to become an excellent architect.
这个男孩下定决心成为一个优秀的建筑师。
architecture(pl.: architectures)
n. 建筑学, 建筑业

[总称]建筑物, 建筑风格
The architecture of this house is very substantial.
这座房子的结构很牢固。

He obtained a diploma in architecture.
他获得了建筑学的学位证书。
archive(pl.: archives)
n. 档案文件

n.(计算机压缩类软件的)压缩包

vt. 归档(编档保存)
Place for permanent or long-term storage of data, from which retrieval is infrequent. A computer archive, for instance, may be on magnetic tape.
用于永久或长期存储不常检索的数据的地点(介质)。例如,计算机的档案文件可放在磁带上。
archives
n. 档案
My leader asked to find him an ancient document in the archives.
我的上级要我给他在档案里找一份老掉牙的文件。

The company's archives goes back to its foundation in1892.
该公司的档案可追溯至其创建的1892年。
arctic
a. 北极的,极寒的

n. 北极圈,北极地方
I have never seen an arctic bear.
我从未见过北极熊。

We can't stand this arctic weather.
我们受不了这种严寒的天气。
ardent
a. 热心的,激烈的,燃烧般的
I am an ardent supporter of the local football team.
我是本地足球队的球迷。

She was ardent in her admiration of the artist.
她非常倾慕那位艺术家。
arduous
a. 费力的,辛勤的,险峻的
It's an arduous task.
这是一项艰巨的任务。

He mastered these words through the arduous consultation of the dictionary.
通过勤查字典,他掌握了这些单词。
area(pl.: areas)
n. 地区,区域,面积,方面
The farm is about 50 or 60 square kilometers in the area.
这个农场的面积约为50 或60 平方公里。

His special interest lies in the area of literature.
他对文学领域特别感兴趣。
arena(pl.: arenas)
n. 竞技场
She entered the political arena after her husband's death.
她丈夫死后,她进入了政界。

The Roman arena was very famous.
罗马竞技场是很出名的。
argue(pt.: argued, pp.: argued, prp.: arguing)
v. 争论,辩论,争吵,劝说
The United States should, he argues, attempt to remain aloof.
他认为,美国应保持超然态度。

They argued the case for hours.
他们就这个案子辩论了几个小时。
argument(pl.: arguments)
n. 辩论,争论,论据,理由
We accepted the agreement without argument.
我们毫无异议地接受了这一协议。

There are strong arguments against these measures.
有一些有力的论据反对这些措施。
arise(pt.: arose, pp.: arisen, prp.: arising)
v. 站立,出现
Accidents often arise from carelessness.
事故往往起因于粗心。

The problem may not arise, but there's no harm in keeping our powder dry.
问题不一定会发生, 但有备无患并无害处.
arithmetic
n. 算术
The little boy was not good at arithmetic.
这个小男孩算术不太好。

I'm good at history but not so hot at arithmetic.
我的历史成绩不错, 但算术不太好.
arm
n. 手臂,袖子

v. 武装,装备
Justice has long arms.
天网恢恢,疏而不漏。

They were not allowed to use arms.
不许他们使用武器。
armchair(pl.: armchairs)
n. 扶手椅
This armchair is made of bamboo.
这个扶手椅是用竹子做成的。

The old man often sits in an armchair.
这个老人经常坐在扶手椅子上。
armour
n. 甲胄,铁甲,防护具
His body was encased in shining armour.
他全身披着明幌幌的甲胄。

A hog in armour is still a hog.
猪穿甲胄仍是猪。
arms
n. 武器
The government intends to cut expenditure on arms.
政府打算削减军备开支。

They were not allowed to use arms.
不许他们使用武器。
army(pl.: armies)
n. 军队,陆军
He joined the army a year ago.
一年以前,他参军了。

The increasing army of the unemployed has attracted the attention of the economist.
不断增长的失业大军引起了这名经济学家的关注。
around
ad. 大约,到处,在周围

prep. 在...周围
My sister is around your age.
我妹妹和你年龄相仿。

He looked around but could see nobody.
他四处望了一下,看不到什么人。
arouse(pt.: aroused, pp.: aroused, prp.: arousing)
v. 唤醒,鼓励,引起
Diana aroused them just before dawn.
戴安娜在黎明前唤醒了他们。

His sufferings aroused our sympathy.
他的痛苦引起了我们的同情。
arrange(pt.: arranged, pp.: arranged, prp.: arranging)
v. 安排,整理,排列

n. 安排,排列
I have arranged that one of my staff will meet you at the airport.
我已经安排好派一个职员到飞机场接你。

I have arranged with him to meet at the restaurant.
我和他约好在饭馆见面。
arrangement(pl.: arrangements)
n. 安排
We have made all the arrangements for the conference.
我们已做好会议的全部筹备工作。

There was an arrangement of books in the window.
窗口摆了一些书。
array(pt.: arrayed, pp.: arrayed, prp.: arraying, pl.: arrays)
n. 数组,排列,陈列,大批,一系列

v. 排列,布署,打扮
Banners are arrayed on the wall.
墙上张挂着锦旗。

People are all in holiday array.
人们都穿着节日盛装。
arrears
n. 到期未付之债,拖欠的款项,待做的工作
I'm in arrears with the housework.
我的家务事还拖著呢.

I have fallen into arrears with my rent.
我已经拖欠租金了.
arrest(pt.: arrested, pp.: arrested, prp.: arresting, pl.: arrests)
n. 逮捕,监禁

v. 拘捕,妨碍,吸引
The treatment arrested the growth of the disease.
治疗抑制了病情的发展。

The riot led to the arrest of three young men.
暴乱导致3 个年轻人被捕。
arrival(pl.: arrivals)
n. 到达,到来
The secretary informed me of his arrival.
秘书通知我他来了。

Their unexpected arrival threw our plan into confusion.
他们的突然到来打乱了我们的计划。
arrive(pt.: arrived, pp.: arrived, prp.: arriving)
v. 到达
Finally, they arrived at an agreement.
他们最后终于达成了协议。

We arrived home late.
我们到家时晚了。
arrogant
a. 傲慢的,自大的
He is an arrogant man.
他是一个自高自大的人。

He often speaks in an arrogant tone.
他经常以一种傲慢的口气说话。
arrow(pt.: arrowed, pp.: arrowed, prp.: arrowing, pl.: arrows)
n. 箭

v. 箭(头),射箭
The airport is arrowed on the map.
飞机场在地图上用箭头标出。

He shot arrows one by one, but each missed.
他射了一箭又一箭,但都未射中。
arsenal(pl.: arsenals)
n. 兵工厂, 军械库

n. 音译阿森那(英国-足球队名)
Arsenals are factories that produce weapons.
军工厂是生产武器的工厂。

There is an arsenal in this city.
这座城市有一个军工厂。
art(pl.: arts)
a. 美术(品)的,艺术(品)的

n. 艺术
He had devoted his whole life to the study of contemporary art.
他把他的一生都献给了当代艺术研究。

He has a bent for art.
他生性爱好艺术。
artery(pl.: arteries)
n. 动脉,主流,干道
The Yangtse River is one of the main arteries of traffic in China.
长江是中国的交通要道之一。

An artery, a vein, a nerve, or another part associated with the thyroid gland or thyroid cartilage.
甲状物与甲状腺或甲状软骨相联系的动脉、静脉、神经或其它部分
arthritis
n. 关节炎
Gout is a form of arthritis.
痛风是关节炎的一种。

She was plagued with arthritis.
她患关节炎十分痛苦.
article(pt.: articled, pp.: articled, prp.: articling, pl.: articles)
n. 文章,物品,条款,冠词
I am articled to a firm of lawyers.
我受雇在一家律师公司做见习生。

The newspaper article gave a graphic description of the earthquake.
报纸文章生动地描述了地震的情况。
articulate
a. 有关节的,发音清晰的

v. 以关节连接,接合,明白地说
She's unusually articulate for a ten-year-old.
作为一个十岁的孩子来说,她的表达力是非常强的。

I'm a little deaf, please articulate your words carefully.
我有些耳聋,请把话仔细地说清楚。
articulation
n. 关节,接合,清晰发音
As he drank more wine his articulation became worse.
他又多喝了些酒, 口齿也就更不清楚了.
artifacts
n. 史前古器物
Found echoes of past civilizations while examining artifacts in the Middle East.
在调查中东的史前古器物时,发现了旧时文明的遗迹

Fixed the date of the ancient artifacts.
确定这件古代文化遗物的时间
artificial
a. 人造的,虚伪的,武断的
I can't stand his artificial smiles.
我受不了他的假笑。

This dress is made of artificial fibers.
这件衣服是人造纤维的。
artificially
ad. 人工地,人为地,不自然地
A naturally occurring or artificially produced radioactive element.
放射性元素自然产生或人为制造的放射性元素
artillery
n. (军)火炮,大炮,炮兵(部队)
Artillery fire caused heavy loss.
炮火造成重大损失。

The artillery did great execution.
这种大炮的威力很大。
artist(pl.: artists)
n. 艺术家,美术家
His dream of becoming an artist has been fulfilled.
他成为一个艺术家的梦想实现了。

She is a consummate artist.
她是个技艺高超的艺术家。
artistic
a. 艺术的
She is very artistic.
她酷爱艺术。

I talked to many artistic people: writers, dancers and filmmakers.
我同许多艺术界的人们谈过话,其中有作家、 舞蹈家、电影制片人。
artwork
n. 艺术品,美术品
Made of gold and ivory, as certain pieces of sculpture or artwork in ancient Greece.
由黄金和象牙制成的由黄金和象牙制成的,如古希腊某些雕刻或工艺品

A section of a painting or other piece of artwork; a detail.
细节绘画或其它艺术作品的一部分;细节
as
ad. 同样地,像

prep. 当做

conj. 当...之时,像...一样,因为
It is just as you like.
事情就如你喜欢的那样。

He can run as fast as I can.
他能跑得和我一样快。
ascend(pt.: ascended, pp.: ascended, prp.: ascending)
v. 上升,攀登
The airplane ascended higher and higher.
飞机渐渐升高。

The point of greatest intensity or force in an ascending series or progression; a culmination.
顶点,最高点在上升的序列或过程中达到的最大强度或力量;极点
ascending
上升的,升序
Rising in the sky; ascending.
上升的升到天空中的;上升的

We watched the mists ascending from the valley below.
我们看著薄雾从下面的山谷中升起.
ascent(pl.: ascents)
n. 上升,上坡路
Who was the first man to make an ascent in a balloon?
第一个乘气球升空的人是谁?

The last part of the ascent is very steep.
最后一段上坡路很陡。
ascertain(pt.: ascertained, pp.: ascertained, prp.: ascertaining)
v. 确定,探知
The detective was trying to ascertain exactly who was at the party.
这个侦探试图查明都有谁参加了聚会。

I ascertain that he was murdered.
我确定他是被谋杀的。
ASCII
美国信息交换标准码
An ASCII control character, end of medium.
一种ASCII码控制字符,媒体结束符。
ascites
n. 腹水
暂无例句
ascribe(pt.: ascribed, pp.: ascribed, prp.: ascribing)
v. 归因于,归咎于
This song is often ascribed to Bach.
这首歌曲常被说成是巴赫做的。

He ascribes his success to good luck.
他把他的成功归功于幸运。
asepsis
n. 无菌,无菌操作
暂无例句
aseptic
a. 无菌的,洁净的
An aseptic smile.
漠然的微笑
ash
n. 灰,灰烬
Don't drop cigarette ash on the carpet.
别把烟灰落在地毯上。

The smoldering coal or ash of a dying fire.
余烬将要熄灭的火中的冒着烟的煤块或灰烬
ashamed
a. 惭愧,害臊
I was too ashamed to tell her that I had failed.
我不好意思告诉她我不及格。

He was ashamed that he had lied.
他很惭愧他说了谎。
ashore
ad. 在岸上,上岸
He managed to swim ashore.
他设法向岸边游过去。

They have been ashore for two hours.
他们上岸已经两个小时了。
Asia
n. 亚洲
China is a developing country in Asia.
中国是亚洲的发展中国家。

This country used to be a British colony in Asia.
这个国家曾是英国在亚洲的殖民地。
Asian(pl.: Asians)
a. 亚洲的

n. 亚洲人
That Asian stopped me and asked if I was Chinese.
那个亚洲人拦住我,问我是不是中国人。

How many Asian countries have taken part in the sport meeting?
有多少亚洲国家参加这次运动会?
aside(pl.: asides)
n. 旁白

ad. 在一边,另外
The decision was set aside.
决议被搁置。

Please double up the chair and put it aside.
请把椅子折起来放在一边。
ask(pt.: asked, pp.: asked, prp.: asking)
v. 问,要求
May I ask a question?
我可以问一个问题吗?

I have asked some friends for tea.
我请了一些朋友来喝茶。
asleep
a. 睡熟了的,麻木的

ad. 熟睡地
Her husband was sound asleep.
她丈夫睡得很熟。

The lion lay asleep in its den.
狮子躺在洞里睡觉。
aspect(pl.: aspects)
n. 方面,外貌,外观
The most terrifying aspect of nuclear bombing is radiation.
核弹轰炸最可怕的一面是辐射。

A young woman, of sullen aspect, was sitting alone on the bench.
一个面色忧郁的年轻女人独自坐在长凳上。
aspiration(pl.: aspirations)
n. 热望,渴望
She was filled with the aspiration to succeed in life.
她渴望有所成就。

The generalship was his aspiration.
将官之职位是他梦寐以求的目标。
aspire(pt.: aspired, pp.: aspired, prp.: aspiring)
v. 热望,立志
He aspired to leadership even in his childhood.
童年时代他就渴望当领袖。

The young girl aspired to be a scientist.
小女孩立志要做一名科学家。
aspirin(pl.: aspirins)
n. 阿斯匹林
He fought off the cold by taking aspirin.
他服阿斯匹林来治疗感冒。

The doctor told him to take two tablets of aspirin before every meal.
医生告诉他每天饭前吃两片阿斯匹林。
assassinate(pt.: assassinated, pp.: assassinated, prp.: assassinating)
v. 暗杀
暂无例句
assassination(pl.: assassinations)
n. 暗杀
The assassination was successful.
暗杀成功了。

I saw the assassination and it got under my skin.
我亲眼看见暗杀的情景,真令我毛骨悚然。
assault(pt.: assaulted, pp.: assaulted, prp.: assaulting, pl.: assaults)
n. 攻击,突袭

v. 袭击,突袭
They made an assault on the enemy's position.
他们突袭敌人的阵地。

Six women have been sexually assaulted in the area recently.
最近这一带有六个女子遭受强奸猥亵。
assemble(pt.: assembled, pp.: assembled, prp.: assembling)
v. 聚集,集合,装配
The students assembled in the school garden.
学生们在校园集合。

The processing and assemble business is a component part of our foreign trade.
加工和装配贸易是我国对外贸易的一个组成部分。
assembled
安装的,组给的
The solider are all assembled with gaiters.
士兵们全都绑着绑腿。

The students assembled in the school garden.
学生们在校园集合。
assembler(pl.: assemblers)
汇编程序
In assembler programming, one or more operation represented by a combination of terms and paired parentheses.
汇编程序设计中,用项和括号对的组合所代表的一个或多个操作。

The output of an assembler.
汇编程序的输出。
assembly(pl.: assemblies)
n. 集合,集会,装配
People have the rights of assembly and expression.
人们有集会和发表言论的权利。

The production is greatly increased due to a new assembly line installed.
由于安装了新装配线, 生产量大大提高。
assert(pt.: asserted, pp.: asserted, prp.: asserting)
v. 主张,声明,断言
She asserted that he was innocent.
她断言,他是无罪的。

We encouraged him to assert his view of the matter.
我们鼓励他坚持自己对此事的看法。
assertion(pl.: assertions)
n. 断言,主张
He spoke with assertion.
他坚定地说。

Such a questionable assertion is sure to provoke criticism.
这种有问题的主张肯定会招致非议。
assess(pt.: assessed, pp.: assessed, prp.: assessing)
v. 估定,评定
She look at the house and assess its market value.
他看了看房子并估算了其市场价值。

Meanwhile, I am arranging for Mr. Smith, one of our inspectors, to call and assess the damage.
本人同时正安排我行检查员史密斯先生,拜访阁下并计算损失。
assessment(pl.: assessments)
n. 估价,评估
Continuous assessment is made of all students' work.
对全体学生的功课作出连贯性的评定。

Your assessment is substantially correct.
你的估计基本正确.
assessor
n. 估计财产的人,确定税款的人
The slaves were property they were on the tax books along with horses and cats, the valuation of each slave written next to his name in the tax assessors books.
当时,奴隶只是一件财产,他们和马儿、猫儿一起列在税册上,在收税人的册子里,每个奴隶的名字旁边写着他们的价值。
asset(pl.: assets)
n. 资产,有用的东西,优点,长处
The firm has an important asset in the person of the director of research.
公司有一巨大财富,就是研究部主任这个人。

The tennis player's speed is his great asset.
那个网球运动员动作迅速, 这是他的一大优势.
assets
n. 资产
If your liabilities exceed your assets, you may go bankrupt.
如果你所负的债超过你的资产,你就会破产。

The remaining assets of a business after all liabilities have been deducted; net worth.
资产净值一个企业在扣除了所有的债务后所余资产;净值
assign(pt.: assigned, pp.: assigned, prp.: assigning, pl.: assigns)
v. 分配,指派

n.[计算机] DOS 命令将驱动器符重指向第二个驱动器符
All the students are assigned to suitable jobs.
所有的学生都分到了合适的工作。

They assigned his odd behavior to his ill health.
他们把他的古怪行为归因于健康不佳。
assigned
v. 分配(转让,把...归因于)

a. 给定的(赋予的,已知的)
They assigned his odd behavior to his ill health.
他们把他的古怪行为归因于健康不佳。

The two large classrooms have been assigned to us.
这两间大教室已经分配给我们了.
assignment(pl.: assignments)
n. 分配,功课,任务,被指定的(课外)作业;(分派的)任务,委派
He is the best man who can finish the assignment.
他是能完成这项任务的最佳人选。

He finished the assignment completely.
他全面完成了分配的任务。
assimilate(pt.: assimilated, pp.: assimilated, prp.: assimilating)
v. 使...同化,比较,比拟
The USA has assimilated people from many different countries.
美国已经同化了许多来自不同国家的人。

Some foods are assimilated more easily than others.
有些食物比另一些食物容易吸收。
assimilation
n. 同化,同化作用,消化
The assimilation of people in USA is common.
在美国,人的同化很普遍。

The assimilation of some foods is more easily than that of others.
有些食物的吸收比另一些更容易。
assist(pt.: assisted, pp.: assisted, prp.: assisting, pl.: assists)
n. 帮助,协助

v. 协助
A team of nurses assisted the doctor in performing the operation.
一组护士协助医生施行手术。

Relating to, assisting, or intended to assist the memory.
帮助记忆的有关,帮助,或试图帮助记忆的
assistance
n. 帮助,援助
Could you give us some assistance with this work?
你能就这项工作给我们一些帮助吗?

Despite his cries no one came to his assistance.
尽管他大声喊叫,却没有人来帮助他。
assistant(pl.: assistants)
形:助理的;辅助的。名:助手助理;助教,店员
The teacher said that he would like to choose an assistant among us.
老师说他将要从我们中选一个人作他的助手。

He deputed the running of the department to an assistant.
他把部门的管理工作委托给助手了。
associate
n. 同伴,伙伴

v. 联合,联想

a. 副的
She associated happiness with having money.
她把幸福和有钱联想到一起。

I got a new job and a new set of work associations.
我有了新工作和一班新同事。
association(pl.: associations)
n. 联合,结合,交往,协会,社团
He is a member of the Association of University Teachers.
他是大学教师联合会的一名成员。

I benefited a lot from my association with him.
我与他交往获益良多。
associative
a. 联合的(相关的,协会的)
暂无例句
assorted
a. 配合的,组合的,各色俱备的
Demonstrators attacked the police, using sticks and assorted missiles.
示威者用棍棒和各种投掷物攻击警察。

He has always assorted with men of his age.
他总是与和他年令相仿的人交往。
assortment
n. 分类,配合,各色俱备之物
There are wide assortments of gifts to choose from.
那儿有各式各样的礼品可供选择。

The shop has a rich assortment of goods.
这个商店有各种各样的货品。
assume(pt.: assumed, pp.: assumed, prp.: assuming)
vt. 假定,设想,承担
The problem has assumed a new form.
这个问题又以新的形式出现。

I assumed you can speak French fluently.
我以为你能讲流利的法语。
assumed
假定的
Taken for granted; assumed.
想当然的;假定的

The problem has assumed a new form.
这个问题又以新的形式出现。
assumption(pl.: assumptions)
n. 假定,设想
The theory is based on a series of wrong assumptions.
这一理论是以一系列错误的设想为依据的。

Their assumptions of an air of confidence fooled nobody.
他们装出信心十足的样子却欺骗不了任何人。
assurance(pl.: assurances)
n. 保证,确信,保险
They were waiting with assurance for me to discover the truth for myself.
他们自信地等待我自己发现事实真相。

Marked by assurance, as of success.
以确信为特征的,如对成功的确信
assure(pt.: assured, pp.: assured, prp.: assuring)
v. 保证,确告,担保
I can assure you that your son will be happy here.
我可以向你保证,你儿子在这里会很快乐的。

We book early to assure ourselves of seats.
我们及早订票以确保有座。
assured
a. 确实的,确定的

v. 保证,确实

vbl. 保证,确实
She positively assured me that it was true.
她向我明确地保证那是事实.

Having or showing confidence; assured.
有信心的,显示信心的;确定的
asterisk(pt.: asterisked, pp.: asterisked, prp.: asterisking)
n. 星号(*)
The asterisked questions may be omitted.
带星号的问题可以略去.
astigmatism
n. 散光
暂无例句
astonish(pt.: astonished, pp.: astonished, prp.: astonishing)
v. 使...惊讶
I was astonished at the news of his escape.
听到他逃之夭夭的消息,我感到惊讶。

She astonished me with her beautiful handwriting.
她以其秀丽的书法而使我惊异。
astonishing
a. 可惊异的
The car rushed at the bridge at astonishing speed.
汽车以惊人的速度向桥冲过去。

How astonishing!
真惊人!
astound(pt.: astounded, pp.: astounded, prp.: astounding)
v. 惊骇,使...大吃一惊
We were astounded to read your letter.
我们看了你的信大吃一惊。

The figures in that report astounded everyone.
那份报告中的数字让每个人大吃一惊。
astronaut(pl.: astronauts)
n. 宇航员
A rocket manned by trained astronauts will launch soon.
载有受过训练的宇航员的火箭马上就要发射了。

My son's dream is to be an astronaut.
我儿子的理想是当宇航员.
astronomer(pl.: astronomers)
n. 天文学家
He is the best one of those astronomers.
他是那些天文学家中最优秀的一个。

British astronomer, physicist, and mathematician noted for his work on the kinetic theory of gases and his investigations into the relationships between mathematical concepts and the natural world.
詹姆斯,詹姆斯·霍普伍德1877-1946英国天文学家、物理学家和数学家。以气体动力学的研究和探索数学同自然界之间的关系著称
astronomy
n. 天文学
Astronomy is the scientific study of the sun, moon, and stars and other heaven bodies.
天文学是研究太阳、月亮、星星和其他天体的科学。

We're at cross-purposes: I'm talking about astronomy, you're talking about astrology.
我们彼此误解了: 我谈的是天文学, 你谈的是占星术.
astute
a. 机敏的,狡猾的
It is an astute move to sell just before price goes down.
正好在价格下跌前脱手,真是精明之举。

He is astute in business.
他做生意精明。
asylum(pl.: asylums)
n. 庇护,收容所
Here is an asylum for the care of mentally ill or destitute people.
这儿是一家精神病院。

The people ask for political asylum.
人们请求政治避难。
asynchronous
adj. 异步的
暂无例句
at
prep. 在
I met him at the bus stop.
我在公共汽车站遇到他的。

Please don't laugh at him.
请不要嘲笑他。
atherosclerosis
n. 动脉硬化
暂无例句
athlete(pl.: athletes)
n. 运动员
Most first-class footballers are natural athletes.
多数一流的足球运动员都是天生的健将。

She looks like an athlete.
她看起来像运动员。
athletic
a. 运动的
He is an athletic-looking young man.
他是一个体格健美的年轻人。

The boy got in to the athletic school after a special test.
男孩经过一次专门测验后进了体育学校。
Atlantic
a. 大西洋的

n. 大西洋
It took them several days to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
他们花了好几天的时间穿越大西洋。

Who first navigated the Atlantic?
是谁首先横渡大西洋的?
atlas(pl.: atlases)
n. 地图集
The atlas contains forty maps.
这个地图集有四十幅地图。

The atlas was published by our company.
这个地图集是由我们公司出版的。
atmosphere(pl.: atmospheres)
n. 大气,气氛
There is an atmosphere of peace and calm in the country, quite different from the atmosphere of a big city.
在乡间有一种和平宁静的气氛,和大城市的气氛截然不同。

The atmosphere over dinner was warm and friendly.
用餐时洋溢著热情友好的气氛。
atmospheric
a. 大气的
What's the atmospheric pressure today?
今天的气压怎么样?

The music is very atmospheric.
那音乐很能制造气氛。
atom(pl.: atoms)
n. 原子
The tower was blown to atoms by the force of the explosion.
爆炸的力量把塔炸得粉碎。

Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water.
两个氢原子和一个氧原子结合而成一个水分子。
atomic
a. 原子的,原子能的
The ship was sunk by an atomic submarine.
这艘船是被一艘核潜艇击沉的。

The atomic center is the nucleus, and the electronics winds revolve it.
原子的中央是原子核,电子绕着它旋转。
attach(pt.: attached, pp.: attached, prp.: attaching)
v. 附上,系上,贴上,使依恋
We are much attached to each other.
我们之间感情深厚。

He attached a label to his baggage.
他往行李上贴了一个标签。
attached
附加的
This middle school is attached to a teachers' college.
这所中学附属于一所师范院校。

There should be no stigma attached to being poor.
贫穷不应该与耻辱扯上任何关系。
attachment(pl.: attachments)
n. 附件,附著,附属物,依恋
She's on attachment to the Ministry of Defense.
她现在隶属于国防部。

It's an electric drill with a range of different attachments.
这是一个带有各种配件的电钻。
attack(pt.: attacked, pp.: attacked, prp.: attacking, pl.: attacks)
n. 攻击,评击

v. 攻击,动手,疾病发作
The enemy attacked us at night.
敌人在夜里向我们进攻。

It is reported that this disease attacks the central nervous system.
据报道说这种疾病破坏中枢神经系统。
attain(pt.: attained, pp.: attained, prp.: attaining)
v. 达到,获得
The country attained its independence in 1972.
这个国家在1972年获得了独立。

She pulls every string to attain the end.
她想尽一切办法来达到目的。
attempt(pt.: attempted, pp.: attempted, prp.: attempting, pl.: attempts)
v.&n. 企图,试图

vt. 尝试,试图
He didn't pass the exam, but it was a good attempt.
他虽然没有通过考试,但他做了很大的努力。

Before they fled the country, the enemy vainly attempted to destroy all the factories.
敌人在逃往国外前,妄图把所有工厂都毁掉。
attend(pt.: attended, pp.: attended, prp.: attending)
v. 参加,注意,照料
Danger attended everything he did.
他所做的每一件事都有危险。

I shall be attending the meeting.
我会参加会议。
attendance(pl.: attendances)
n. 出席
Attendance at school is demanded by law.
法律规定儿童必须上学。

At Easter, attendances at church rose.
复活节期间,到教堂做礼拜的人多了。
attendant(pl.: attendants)
a. 伴随的

n. 服务员
The president gave the Prince and his attendants a farewell banquet.
总统为王子和他的随员举行了告别宴会。

I asked the attendant to conduct him to the door/conduct him out.
我让服务员领他们到门口[领他出去].
attention(pl.: attentions)
n. 注意,(口令)立正!
She soon becomes the centre of attention.
她很快成为大家注意的人物。

You must pay attention to your teacher in the class.
上课的时候必须专心听老师讲课。
attentive
a. 注意的,留意的
He is attentive to his little brother.
他很关心他的小弟弟。

You should be attentive to what your parents have said.
你应该注意倾听父母所说的话。
attenuation
衰减
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attenuator
衰减器
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attestation
n. 证据,证明,证实
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attitude(pl.: attitudes)
n. 态度,看法,姿势
They sat around in easy attitude.
他们以舒适的姿势围坐在一起。

We must maintain a firm attitude.
我们必须采取坚定的态度。
attorney(pl.: attorneys)
n. 律师
He was selected as the district attorney.
他被选为地方检察官。

The attorney argue that the decision involve prejudice to his client.
律师论辨说这一裁决侵害了他的委托人。
attract(pt.: attracted, pp.: attracted, prp.: attracting)
v. 吸引,有吸引力
The flower show attracted large crowds this year.
今年的花展吸引了大批观众。

The government is trying to attract more investment into the shipbuilding industry.
政府正在试图吸引更多资金投资到造船业方面来。
attraction(pl.: attractions)
a. 有吸引力的

n. 吸引,吸引力
The attraction of the moon for the earth causes the tides.
月球对地球的吸引力造成潮汐。

She felt a strong attraction to him.
她感到他对她有强烈的吸引力。
attractive
a. 有吸引力的,引起注意的
The photo made him quite attractive.
照片把他拍得相当英俊。

She is pretty rather than attractive.
她是漂亮,而不吸引人。
attributable
a. 可归于...的
His illness is attributable to overwork.
他的病可归因于劳累过度。

A failure in a device attributable to burning, excessive heat, or friction.
烧毁,烧坏由于燃烧、超高热或摩擦引起的设备故障
attribute
n. 属性,特征

v. 归于,属于
They attribute their success to their teacher's encouragement.
他们把成功归因于老师的鼓励。

The sword is an attribute of a fighter.
剑是斗士的象征。
auction(pt.: auctioned, pp.: auctioned, prp.: auctioning, pl.: auctions)
拍卖
We will put the car up for auction.
我们将把这辆小车拍卖。

The car is sold by auction.
这辆小车被拍卖了。
audible
a. 听得见的
Her voice was scarcely audible above the noise of the wind.
在风中她的声音几乎听不见。

Both audible and visible.
视听的听觉的和视觉的
audience(pl.: audiences)
n. 听众,观众
Someone in the audience began to laugh.
观众中有人开始笑起来。

He delighted the audience with his performance.
他用他的表演使观众喜悦。
audio
a. 成音频率的,声音的
The reproductive quality of audio tapes has improved enormously.
录音磁带的复制质量有了很大改进。

An electromagnetic wave of audio frequency produced by atmospheric disturbances such as lightning, having a characteristically decreasing frequency responsible for a whistling sound of descending pitch in detection equipment.
啸声干扰一种由于诸如闪电等大气干扰而产生的音频电磁波,具有典型的逐渐减弱频率的特征,该频减引起了检波设备中调逐渐下降的啸声
audit(pt.: audited, pp.: audited, prp.: auditing)
n. 查帐,审计

v. 审计,旁听
As usual, the yearly audit will take place in December.
跟往常一样,年度审计将在十二月份进行。

Don't let that firm handle your auditing; they made a complete balls-up of ours.
不要让那家公司来处理你的帐目,他们把我们的帐弄得一塌糊涂。
auditing
n. 审计,查账,决算
The book has not yet been audited.
这些帐册还未被审计。

One that audits accounts.
审计者审计帐务的人
audition(pt.: auditioned, pp.: auditioned, prp.: auditioning)
n. 听,听力,试听
I'm going to the audition but I don't expect I'll get a part.
我去试音, 可并不指望会给我个角色演出.

None of the actresses we've auditioned is suitable.
我们试听的这些女演员都不合适.
auditorium(pl.: auditoriums)
n. 礼堂
The crowd overflowed the auditorium.
人群挤得礼堂无法容纳。

The auditorium was packed that night.
这天晚上,礼堂里挤满了人。
augend
被加数
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augment
v. 增加,增大
He augments his income by teaching in the evenings.
他晚上去教书以增加收入。

Having the ability or tendency to augment.
有增加或扩大作用的具有增加的能力或趋势的
August
n. 八月

a. 威严的,尊严的
His summer vacation will end in the late August.
他的暑假将于八月底结束。

Tourism is at its peak in August.
旅游业在八月份达到高峰。
aunt(pl.: aunts)
n. 伯母,姑,婶,姨
I often go to visit my aunt at weekends.
我常在周末去看望我姑母。

My elder sister had a baby last month, so I am an aunt now.
我姐姐上个月生了孩子,所以我现在是阿姨了。
aural
a. 耳的,听觉的
You can use these tapes as aural material.
你可以把这些磁带当作听力材料。
aureomycin
n. 金霉素
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auscultation
n. 听诊
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Australia
n. 澳大利亚
My foreign teacher came from Australia.
我的外籍教师来自澳大利亚。

He went to Australia and soon made a fortune.
他去了澳洲, 很快就发了大财。
Australian
a. 澳大利亚的

n. 澳大利亚人
British explorer who sailed to New South Wales(1795) and subsequently made a thorough study of the Australian coast.
弗林德斯,马修1774-1814英国探险家,曾航行到新南威尔士州(1795年),随后对澳大利亚的海岸作了详尽的研究

She chat with the new zealanders. she do not chat with the Australian.
她和那些新西兰人聊天。她没有和澳大利亚人聊天。
authentic
a. 可靠的,可信的,真的,真正的
Is that an authentic painting or a copy?
那幅画是原作还是复制品?

Not genuine or authentic.
不真的,不可靠的
authentication
n. 证明,鉴定
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authenticator
认证器
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author
n. 作者

vt. 创造,写作
Dickens is his favorite author.
狄更斯是他最喜欢的作家、

The author seems to strain after novelty.
作者似乎在力图标新立异。
authoring
创作
Copyright expires 50 years after the death of the author.
版权在作者死後50年即行终止.

After30 years, the mature author was able to refine on the work of his youth.
过去30年,这位作家已经成熟,他可以将年轻时候写的作品修改得更完美了。
authoritarian
a. 独裁的,独裁主义的
An authoritarian regime.
独裁主义的政府

An official or authoritarian declaration; a proclamation or an edict.
宣言,公告官方或权威性的宣布;公告或法令
authoritative
a. 权威性的,命令式的
This is an authoritative order.
这是一个必须服从的命令。

Don't speak in an authoritative tone.
不要用一种命令的口吻说话。
authority(pl.: authorities)
n. 权力,权威,当局
My parents think that the contemporary young people have no respect for authority.
我父母认为现在的年轻人不尊重权威。

The government is the highest authority in the country.
政府是国家的最高权力机构。
authorization
n. 授权,认可
May I see your authorization for this?
我可以看看你做这件事的授权书吗?

An official authorization appended to a passport, permitting entry into and travel within a particular country or region.
签证附加于护照的一种官方认可,允许进入和在某一特定的国家或地区内旅游
authorize(pt.: authorized, pp.: authorized, prp.: authorizing)
v. 授权与,批准,委托代替
He confidentially authorized me to act for him while he was abroad.
他信任地委托我在他出国期间代行他的职务。

I've been authorized by the court to repossess this property.
我得到法庭认可重新拥有这笔财产。
authorized
a. 经认可的,审定的,经授权的
I've been authorized by the court to repossess this property.
我得到法庭认可重新拥有这笔财产。

He confidentially authorized me to act for him while he was abroad.
他信任地委托我在他出国期间代行他的职务。
auto(pt.: autoed, pp.: autoed, prp.: autoing, pl.: autos)
n. 自动

(=automobile)汽车
The auto industry has brought many people to Detroit.
汽车工业把许多人吸引到了底特律。

An area beside an auto racecourse where cars may be refueled or serviced during a race. Used with the.
加油站,修理站一场比赛中在汽车跑道后面用来给汽车再加油或服务的地方,与the连用
autoindex
自动变址,自动索引
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automata
自动操作,自动控制
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automatic(pl.: automatics)
n. 自动的机器

a. 自动的,无意识的
We get an automatic increase in pay every year.
我们的薪金每年会自动增长。

This heating system has an automatic temperature control.
这个暖气系统有自动化的温度调节系统。
automatically
a. 不经思索的

ad. 自动地
Once installed, this heater operates automatically.
一旦安装好以后,这加热器就会自动地运行。

The supermarket doors shut automatically.
超级市场的门是自动关的.
automation
n. 自动化
Automation by means of computers.
借助计算机而实现自动化。

Semiconductors are going to play an important part in automation and signalling.
半导体在自动化和信号上面即将起着重要作用。
automaton(pl.: automata)
n. 自动机器,机器人
One who looks or behaves like an automaton.
木讷呆板的人长相和行为象机器人一样的人
automobile(pl.: automobiles)
n. 汽车
There will be an exhibition of the development of automobile industry in our country next week.
下星期将举办一个关于我国汽车工业发展的展览。

He huddled the children into the automobile.
他急急忙忙地把孩子们推进汽车。
autonomic
a. 自治的,自律的
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autonomy(pl.: autonomies)
n. 自治
The separatist is demanding full autonomy for their state.
分裂主义者在要求他们的州完全自治。

If we decentralize, the provinces will have more autonomy.
我们把权力下放, 各省就有更多的自主权.
autumn
n. 秋季,秋天
I think autumn is the most beautiful season in a year.
我认为秋天是一年中最美的季节。

You are invited to view our autumn collection.
您被邀请参观我们的秋季时装展览。
auxiliary(pl.: auxiliaries)
n. 帮助者,辅助物,助动词

a. 附加的,辅助的
We have an auxiliary generator in case of power cuts.
我们有一台万一断电时使用的备用发电机。

She is an auxiliary nurse.
她是一名助理护士。
avail(pt.: availed, pp.: availed, prp.: availing, pl.: avails)
v. 有用,有利
Such a statement will not avail.
这样的声明没有什么用。

This medicine is of no avail.
这药无效。
availability
n. 有效,有用,有益
Pertaining to the availability of a resource for more than one user at the same time.
用于修饰或说明一种资源在同一时刻可供给多个用户使用的可用性。
available
a. 可用的,有效的
The Prime Minister was not available for comment.
首相无暇作出评论。

This was the only available room.
只剩下那个房间可用了。
avalanche(pt.: avalanched, pp.: avalanched, prp.: avalanching, pl.: avalanches)
n. 雪崩
What a precarious situation we were in when the avalanche started!
雪崩发生的时候我们的处境多么危险啊!

He was buried by an avalanche and had to be dug out.
他遇雪崩被埋住了,得把他挖出来。
avenue(pl.: avenues)
n. 林荫道,大街
The avenues of the area were crowded with visitors.
这个地区的大街上挤满了参观的人群。

They exploded every avenue but could not find a solution.
他们探索过各种途径,但是没有找到解决的办法。
average(pt.: averaged, pp.: averaged, prp.: averaging, pl.: averages)
n. 平均,平均数

a. 一般的,通常的,平均的

v. 平均
The average age of the boys in this class is fifteen.
本班男生的平均年龄是十五岁。

Tom's work at school is above the average.
汤姆的功课是中上。
avert(pt.: averted, pp.: averted, prp.: averting)
v. 转开,避免,防止
She averted her eyes from the terrible sight.
她转移目光不看那可怕的情景。

He managed to avert suspicion.
他设法避嫌。
aviation
n. 航空
He devoted all his life to China's aviation.
他的一生都奉献给了中国的航空事业。
avoid(pt.: avoided, pp.: avoided, prp.: avoiding)
v. 避免

vt. 避免,逃避
The boy avoided punishment by running away.
那个男孩逃跑来逃避惩罚。

She tried to avoid answering my questions.
她试图避而不答我的问题。
avoidable
a. 可避免的
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await
v. 等候,准备...以待
A warm welcome awaits you.
你将受到热烈的欢迎。

I am awaiting their reply.
我正在等待他们的答复。
awake(pt.: awoke, pp.: awoke, prp.: awaking)
a. 醒的

v. 唤醒,唤起,醒来
I awoke late this morning.
今天早晨我醒得很迟。

It's time you awake to the realities of the situation.
该是你认识形势的真实情况的时候了。
award(pt.: awarded, pp.: awarded, prp.: awarding, pl.: awards)
n. 奖,奖品

v. 授予,给予

vt. 授予
The award for this year's best actress went to Meryl Streep.
本年度最佳女演员的得奖者是梅里尔·斯特里普。

The referee awarded a free kick.
裁判员判定罚一个任意球。
aware
a. 知道的,意识到的
We are fully aware of the gravity of the situation.
我们十分清楚形势的严峻性。

Are you aware that you are sitting on my hat?
你知道你坐在我的帽子上了吗?
away
ad. 远离,离开
I hope to get away early in the morning.
我希望一早就动身离开。

He lives 3 miles away from here.
他住在离这里三哩的地方。
awe(pt.: awed, pp.: awed, prp.: awing)
n. 敬畏
The children stared at the teacher with awe.
孩子很敬畏地凝视着老师。

The silence awed the boy.
寂静使这个小男孩害怕了。
awful
a. 可怕的,壮严的
It was awful to see him in such pain.
看到他这样痛苦真叫人难过。

It would be awful if he found out the truth.
如果他发现了真相,那就糟了。
awfully
ad. 可怕地,非常地,极端地
It is awfully boring.
太叫人厌烦了。

She's awfully county.
她十足地主派头.
awkward
a. 笨拙的

a. 尴尬的
At the formal party I felt very awkward and out of place.
在正式的舞会上,我感到局促不安,很不自在。

Your refusal puts me in an awkward predicament.
你的拒绝让我感到十分为难。
ax(pt.: axed, pp.: axed, prp.: axing, pl.: axes)
n. 斧子

vt. 用斧砍
Five hundred jobs were axed as a result of government spending cuts.
由于政府缩减经费的缘故,有五百人被突然解雇了。

Several of our plans got the ax when the new government came in.
新政府上台后,我们有几个计划被砍掉了。
axe(pt.: axed, pp.: axed, prp.: axing, pl.: axes)
n. 斧

vt. 用斧砍
Five hundred jobs were axed as a result of government spending cuts.
由于政府缩减经费的缘故,有五百人被突然解雇了。

Several of our plans got the axe when the new government came in.
新政府上台后,我们有几个计划被砍掉了。
axis(pl.: axes)
n. 轴
Does the earth rotate on an axis?
地球是绕轴旋转的吗?

In computer graphics, turning all or part of a display image180 degrees about an axis in the plane of the display surface.
在计算机制图技术中,显示图象的全部或一部分对显示面所在平面中某个轴线翻转180度的处理方法。
babble(pt.: babbled, pp.: babbled, prp.: babbling)
v. 呀呀学语,喋喋不休
The baby babbled for hours.
那婴孩呀呀学语了好几个小时。

No one could understand the little baby's babble.
没人能听懂这个小婴孩的话。
baby(pt.: babied, pp.: babied, prp.: babying, pl.: babies)
a. (形容用法)婴儿的

n. 婴儿
Don't be such a baby.
别那么孩子气。

She is expecting another baby.
她又要生小孩了。
bachelor(pl.: bachelors)
n. 单身汉,学士
I have a bachelor degree.
我有学士学位。

He is still a bachelor.
他还是一个单身汉。
back(pt.: backed, pp.: backed, prp.: backing, pl.: backs)
a. 后面的

v. 后退

ad. 向后地

n.后背,背脊
John plays back in the team.
约翰在这个队打后卫。

Three people can sit in the back of this car.
这车的后座可坐3个人。
backbone(pl.: backbones)
n. 脊椎,志气
These men are the backbone of the country.
这些人是国家的中坚力量。

He has no backbone.
他没有骨气。
backdrop
n. 背景幕,背景
The movable screen or drape in a theater or hall that separates the stage from the auditorium or that serves as a backdrop.
幕布在剧院或大厅内隔开舞台和观众或作为背景幕的可移动遮蔽物或帷幕
background(pl.: backgrounds)
n. 背景
He stayed in the background to escape from the public attention.
他呆在幕后为了避开公众的注意。

He has a working-class background.
他是工人阶级出身。
backlight(pt.: lit, pp.: lit)
背后照明灯
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backlog
n. 积累(积压待办事项)

vi. 把...积压起来
By most measures,1988 has been an excellent year for the Boeing Company. The giant aerospace concern has racked up record sales and has a huge backlog of orders.
用多半尺度衡量,1988年对波音公司来说都是极好的一年。这一规模庞大的航空公司不但在销售方面创下记录,并积压了大量订单。

Plowed through the backlog of work.
费力处理一堆积压待办的工作
backplane
底板
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backslash
反斜线符号
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backspace(pt.: backspaced, pp.: backspaced, prp.: backspacing)
退格
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backtrack(pt.: backtracked, pp.: backtracked, prp.: backtracking)
回溯
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backup
n. 后援

v. 把...做备份

n.[计算机] DOS命令 : 备份, 将文件从一个磁盘复制到另一个磁盘上
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backward
a. 向后的

ad. 向后
He looked backward over his shoulder.
他回头向后看。

Although he is clever, he is backward in giving his views.
他虽然很聪明,却不善发表他的意见。
backwards
a. 落后的,向后的

ad. 向后
Things are going backwards.
凡事都在退步。

She drove the car backwards carefully.
她小心地向后倒车。
bacon
n. 咸肉,熏肉
I saved my bacon by arriving just in time for the meeting.
我刚好及时到会,才算没受责备。

The bacon is all frizzled up!
腌肉都煎糊了!
bacteria
n. 细菌
Many diseases are caused by bacteria.
许多疾病是由细菌引起的。

Bacteria are too small to see with the naked eye.
细菌太小,肉眼看不见。
bacteriology
n. 细菌学
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bacterium(pl.: bacteria)
n. 细菌
Movement of an organism, especially a bacterium, toward or away from air or oxygen.
趋氧性有机体,特别是细菌移向或离开空气或氧气的运动

An organism, such as a bacterium, requiring oxygen to live.
好氧菌需要氧气生存的有机体,例如细菌
bad
a. 坏的
Smoking is bad for health.
吸烟对身体有害。

He's gone to bad since he made friends with those people.
他结交那些人后就开始堕落了。
badge(pt.: badged, pp.: badged, prp.: badging, pl.: badges)
n. 徽章
He was awarded a merit badge for his bravery in the battle.
他因为在战斗中的勇猛被授予一枚奖章。

What is that badge on your lapel?
你翻领上的是什麽徽章?
badly
ad. 严重地,恶劣地,极度地
He was wounded badly.
他伤得很厉害。

She wants the doll badly.
她非常想要这个洋娃娃。
badminton
n. 羽毛球
I like to play badminton in my spare time.
我喜欢在闲暇时打羽毛球。

We go to play badminton in the nearest gym every Sunday.
每个星期天我们都去最近的体育馆打羽毛球。
baffle(pt.: baffled, pp.: baffled, prp.: baffling, pl.: baffles)
v. 困惑,为难
The beautiful scenery baffles description.
这美丽的景色难以形容。

The question baffled me completely and I could not answer.
这个问题把我彻底难倒了,我答不出来。
bag(pt.: bagged, pp.: bagged, prp.: bagging, pl.: bags)
n. 包

v. 把...装入袋中,猎杀,占有

vt. 把...装进袋子
We had a good bag that day.
那天我们猎获甚多。

He lost his travelling bag when he crossed the desert.
他在穿越沙漠的时候丢失了他的旅行袋。
baggage(pl.: baggages)
n. 行李
The baggage will be delivered to you at the station.
行李将在车站交给你。

Our baggage has cleared customs.
我们的行李已通过海关检查.
bail
n. 保释,把手,杓

v. 保释,汲水
The boat will sink unless we bail out.
我们要不把积水清除掉,船就要沉了。

The magistrate refused his bail.
地方法官不准他保释。
bait(pt.: baited, pp.: baited, prp.: baiting)
n. 饵

v. 以饵引诱
Earth worms are often used as bait.
蚯蚓常用作鱼饵。

The steaming cake was a bait for the hungry boy.
那热气腾腾的蛋糕对这个饥饿的男孩是个诱惑。
bake(pt.: baked, pp.: baked, prp.: baking, pl.: bakes)
v. 烘焙,烤
In some places, bricks are still baked in the sun.
有些地方仍使用在太阳下晒干砖块的方法。

The bread is baking in the oven.
烤箱里正在烤面包。
baker(pl.: bakers)
n. 面包师
The baker gave the little girl one more bread to please her.
面包师多给了小女孩一个面包来取悦她。

The baker empty several bags of flour into a bin.
面包师把几袋面粉倒入贮藏箱里。
bakery(pl.: bakeries)
n. 面包店
I must go to the bakery and pick up some rolls and cake.
我必须到面包店买些面包和蛋糕。

A bakery specializing in French pastry.
专制法国点心的面包店
balance(pt.: balanced, pp.: balanced, prp.: balancing, pl.: balances)
n. 天平,平衡,差额

v. 平衡
The girl lost her balance and fell off the balance beam.
小女孩失去了平衡,从平衡木上摔了下来。

The dolphin balanced the ball on its nose.
海豚用鼻子顶着球,使其保持平衡。
balcony(pl.: balconies)
n. 阳台
A balcony is a platform with a wall.
阳台是有墙的平台。

I always do some exercise on the balcony.
我经常在阳台上做些锻炼。
bald
a. 秃头的
He took off the hat and revealed his bald head.
他脱下帽子,露出秃头。

We planted some trees on the bald hill.
我们在一座秃山上种了些树。
ball
n. 球,舞会

vt. 把...捏成球状
She rolled the socks into a ball.
她把袜子卷成一团。

How did you enjoy the ball?
你们在舞会上玩得高兴吗?
ballet(pl.: ballets)
n. 芭蕾舞
She invited us to see the ballet.
她邀请我们去看芭蕾舞。

His wife is a ballet dancer.
他妻子是一位芭蕾舞演员。
balloon(pt.: ballooned, pp.: ballooned, prp.: ballooning, pl.: balloons)
n. 气球

v. 如气球般膨胀
There are some color balloons.
那儿有些彩色的气球。

I don't want to be around when the balloon goes up.
要出事了,我趁早离开是非之地。
ballooning
n. 气球的操纵
They like to go ballooning at weekends.
他们周末喜欢乘气球玩.

Who was the first man to make an ascent in a balloon?
第一个乘气球升空的人是谁?
ballot(pt.: balloted, pp.: balloted, prp.: balloting, pl.: ballots)
n. 投票,投票用纸
He was elected by ballot.
他是由无记名投票选举的。

We should put it to a ballot.
我们应该对此进行无记名投票。
bamboo(pl.: bamboos)
a. 用竹子制的

n. 竹
New buildings sprang up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
新的建筑物如雨后春笋般大批出现。

This armchair is made of bamboo.
这个扶手椅是用竹子做成的。
ban
n. 禁令

v. 禁止

vt. 禁止,取缔
The people ask for a ban-the-bomb.
人门要求禁止使用核武器。

The government has banned the use of chemical weapons.
政府已经禁止使用化学武器。
banana(pl.: bananas)
n. 香蕉
The banana is her favorite fruit.
香蕉是她最喜欢的水果。

A banana is mainly pulp, except for its skin.
香蕉除了果皮之外,主要是果肉。
band
n. 带子,队,乐队

v. 联合,结合
The children banded together to buy a present for their teacher.
孩子们合起来为他们的老师买了一件礼物。

A band of robbers held up the train.
一群强盗抢劫了火车。
bandage(pt.: bandaged, pp.: bandaged, prp.: bandaging, pl.: bandages)
n. 绷带
The wound was bound up by bandage.
伤口用绷带包扎着。

The nurse eased the bandage off from the wound.
护士轻轻地把绷带从伤口上取下来。
bandit(pl.: bandits)
n. 强盗
People hate bandits greatly.
人们非常痛恨盗匪。

These bandits were arrested several days ago.
几天前,这些歹徒被逮捕了。
bandwidth
n. 频带宽度(通带宽度)
暂无例句
bang
n. 重击,突然巨响,刘海

v. 发巨响,重击,剪成刘海

ad. 砰然地,突然巨响地,直接地
The door shut with a bang.
门砰的一声关上了。

He fell and banged his knee.
他跌倒了,膝盖重重撞了一下。
banish(pt.: banished, pp.: banished, prp.: banishing)
v. 驱逐
He was banished from the realm.
他被驱逐出境。

The spy was dishonourably banished from, the land.
那个间谍被不光彩地驱逐出境。
bank
n. 银行,堤,岸
I bank with Bank of Communications.
我在交通银行存款。

The organ has two banks of keys.
那架风琴有两排键盘。
banker
n. 银行家
He abhors this banker.
他厌恶这个银行家。

The hard-fisted banker refused to lend Mr Jackson more money for his business.
那位小气的银行家拒绝为杰克逊先生的生意贷更多地款。
banking
n. 银行业
Banking faces much competition nowadays.
如今,银行业面临许多竞争。

He will choose banking as his career.
他将选择银行业做为职业。
bankrupt(pt.: bankrupted, pp.: bankrupted, prp.: bankrupting, pl.: bankrupts)
a. 破产的

n. 破产者

v. 使破产
I was bankrupt and unable to pay his debts.
我破产了,不能偿还他的债务。

That company made him bankrupt.
是那家公司让他破产的。
bankruptcy(pl.: bankruptcies)
n. 破产
The bank of bankruptcy is investigated by the court.
那家破产的银行正被法院调查。

Ten bankruptcies were recorded in this town last year.
去年这个镇已有十起破产事件。
banner(pt.: bannered, pp.: bannered, prp.: bannering, pl.: banners)
n. 旗帜,横幅
The patriots fought under the banner of freedom.
爱国者在自由的旗帜下战斗。

The banner lent color to the streets.
旗帜给街道增添了色彩。
banquet(pt.: banqueted, pp.: banqueted, prp.: banqueting, pl.: banquets)
n. 宴会

vi. 宴请

vt. 宴会,设宴
We gave him a farewell banquet yesterday.
我们昨天为他举行了告别宴会。

He met the foreign friends and gave a banquet in their honour.
他会见了外国朋友,并设宴招待了他们。
bar(pt.: barred, pp.: barred, prp.: barring, pl.: bars)
n. 条,棒,横木,酒吧

v. 禁止,阻挠
After the bombing, the whole area was barred to the public.
轰炸后,整个地区禁止公众通行。

There are several bars in the hotel.
这家旅馆里有好几个酒吧。
barbecue(pt.: barbecued, pp.: barbecued, prp.: barbecuing, pl.: barbecues)
n. 烤肉

v. 烤肉
The sunshine bodes well for our barbecue.
明媚的阳光对我们的烤肉野餐是个吉兆。

Want to join us for a barbecue?
想同我们一起去烧烤野餐吗?
barber(pt.: barbered, pp.: barbered, prp.: barbering, pl.: barbers)
n. 理发师
I had my hair cut at the barber's yesterday.
我昨天在理发店里理了发。

I hope I remember to ask the barber not to cut my hair too short.
我希望我记得要要求理发师不要把我的头发理得太短。
bare(pt.: bared, pp.: bared, prp.: baring)
a. 赤裸的,极少的

v. 使赤裸,露出
The dog bared its teeth.
狗露出了牙齿。

Just give us the bare facts of the case.
你只要向我们提供案件最低限度的事实真相就行。
barely
ad. 仅仅,勉强
The room was furnished barely.
这房间陈设简陋。

We had barely enough money to last through the weekend.
我们的钱只能勉强维持到周末。
bargain(pt.: bargained, pp.: bargained, prp.: bargaining, pl.: bargains)
n. 交易,买卖,物美价廉的东西

v. 议价,交易,讨价还价
He made a satisfactory bargain with them.
他和他们做了一笔满意的交易。

He bargained with them for the property.
他就财产与他们进行商议。
bark
n. 树皮

v. 吠,叫
Those trees have very beautiful white bark.
那些树长着非常漂亮的白色树皮。

The dog barked when the stranger came near.
当陌生人走近时,狗叫了起来。
barn(pl.: barns)
n. 谷仓,牲口棚
The wind unroofed the barn.
风掀掉了谷仓的顶。

The cows were feeding on hay in the barn.
母牛正在牲口棚里吃乾草呢.
barometer(pl.: barometers)
n. 气压计,晴雨表
The barometer began to fall.
气压计的读数开始下降。

A recording barometer.
自动记录的气压计
barrel(pt.: barreled, pp.: barreled, prp.: barrelling, pl.: barrels)
n. 枪管,炮管,桶

vi. 快速移动

vt. 把...装桶
He bought a barrel of beer.
他买了一桶啤酒。

Tilt the barrel forward to empty it.
把桶向前倾, 倒出里面的东西.
barren(pl.: barrens)
a. 不育的,贫瘠的
Nothing can grow in this barren land.
在这块不毛之地上什么也不能生长。

It's useless to continue such a barren argument.
继续这种无聊的争辩是无用的。
barricade(pt.: barricaded, pp.: barricaded, prp.: barricading)
v. 防卫工事,障碍
The soldiers stormed the barricades erected by the rioting crowd.
士兵们向暴乱分子设置的街垒发起了猛攻.

They barricaded themselves in (their rooms).
他们把自己关在(自己的屋子)里面.
barrier(pl.: barriers)
n. 界线,屏障,障碍物

v. 以屏障隔开
The horse took the barrier easily.
那匹马轻松地越过了障碍。

Heavy duties on imports and exports are a barrier to international trade.
进出口的高关税是国际贸易的障碍。
barter(pt.: bartered, pp.: bartered, prp.: bartering)
n. 物物交换,实物交易

v. 物物交换,交换
The prisoners tried to barter with the guards for their freedom.
囚犯们企图和看守做换取自由的交易。

On these islands a system of barter is used.
在这些岛上仍然实行着物物交换的制度。
basal
a. 基础的,基本的
暂无例句
base
n. 基底,垒

v. 以...作基础
Many languages have Latin as their base.
许多语言都以拉丁语为基础。

How many military bases are they maintaining on foreign soil?
他们在外国保持多少个军事基地?
baseball(pl.: baseballs)
n. 棒球
Baseball is the national game of the USA.
棒球是美国全民喜爱的运动。

Rain interrupted our baseball game.
下雨中断了我们的捧球比赛
baseband
基带
暂无例句
baseline
基线
暂无例句
basement(pl.: basements)
n. 地下室
In the basement water streams down the walls.
在地下室里,水顺着墙不断地流下来。

Pump out a flooded basement.
把地下室里的水抽干
basic(pl.: basics)
n. 基本,要素

a. 基本的,碱性的

[计] BASIC语言, 基本高级语言
These requirements are absolutely basic to a good relationship.
这些条件是良好的关系必不可少的。

A knowledge of her upbringing is basic to an understanding of her books.
知道她成长的背景是理解她著作的基础。
basically
ad. 基本上,主要地
I'm basically a bit of a square.
我是比较古板的.

Basically, it's all a question of upbringing.
这基本上全是一个教养的问题。
basin(pl.: basins)
n. 盆,脸盆,盆地
He washed his hands in a basin.
他在盆里洗了手。

He first poured some water in the basin.
他先在脸盆里倒了一些水。
basis(pl.: bases)
n. 基础,根据
On the basis of our sales forecasts, we may begin to make a profit next year.
基于我们销售情况的预测,我们明年将开始赚钱。

We drew this conclusion on the basis of experiments.
我们是在试验的基础上得出这个结论的。
basket(pl.: baskets)
n. 篮子
Several baskets of fruit were eaten at the party.
宴会上,大家吃掉了好几篮水果。

He made 48 baskets in the game last night.
他在昨晚的比赛中独得了48分。
basketball(pl.: basketballs)
n. 篮球
Do you like playing basketball?
你喜欢打篮球吗?

We sat there watching basketball.
我们坐在那看篮球比赛。
bass
n. 低音
He has formed a new band with his brother on bass.
他组织了一个新乐队,由他弟弟弹低音吉他。

The bass soloist was in excellent voice.
这个男低音独唱演员这次唱出了高水平.
bat
n. 蝙蝠,球棒

n.[计算机] DOS文件名 : 批文件
Bats fly at night and feed on insects.
蝙蝠在夜间飞行,以昆虫为食。

He batted the idea around in his head.
他脑子里反复思考这个想法。
batch(pl.: batches)
n. 一次所烘的面包,一次所制之量,一组

n.批, 成批, 分批
In batch or remote batch entry, a job or job step.
在批处理或远程批处理输入中的一个作业或作业步。

The second batch of sugar is better than the first.
第二批制成的糖比第一批好。
bath(pt.: bathed, pp.: bathed, prp.: bathing, pl.: baths)
巴斯(英国城市),洗澡,浴盆

v. 洗澡,给…洗澡
He takes a cold bath every day.
他每天洗一个冷水澡。

I shall have a hot bath and go to bed.
我要去洗个热水澡,然後睡觉。
bathe(pt.: bathed, pp.: bathed, prp.: bathing)
v. 沐浴,用水洗
The nurses were bathing the babies.
护士正在给婴儿洗澡。

This river is dangerous to bathe in.
在这河里游泳危险。
bathroom(pl.: bathrooms)
n. 浴室
Every room in the hotel has a private bathroom.
旅馆中的每个房间都有一个单独浴室。

There are two bathrooms in my house.
我们家有两个浴室。
batter
n. 打击手

v. 打坏
Someone is battering at the door.
有人在使劲敲门。

The ship was battered against the rocks.
船被岩石撞坏了。
battery(pl.: batteries)
n. 电池
Most torches work on two batteries.
大多数电筒要用两节电池。

They are electrifying the battery.
他们正给电池充电。
battle(pt.: battled, pp.: battled, prp.: battling, pl.: battles)
n. 战争
The two fighters battled for half an hour.
两个拳击手战斗了半小时。

They died in the Battle of Waterloo.
他们战死于滑铁卢战役。
baud
波特
暂无例句
bay
n. 海湾
In the library, the books on history are all kept in one bay.
在图书馆里,历史方面的书都放在同一隔间里。

The hounds were baying as they followed the escaped prisoner.
猎狗在追赶逃犯时不时地咆哮着。
be(pt.: was, pp.: been, prp.: being)
prep. 是,有,在
He has been there at least twice.
他至少去过那儿两次。

The concert will be in the school hall.
音乐会将在学校的礼堂内举行。
beach(pt.: beached, pp.: beached, prp.: beaching, pl.: beaches)
n. 海滩

v. 拖(船)上岸

vt. 使船冲上滩
They walked along the beach talking and laughing.
他们说说笑笑,沿着海滩散步。

He went down to the beach for a swim.
他去海滩游泳了。
beacon(pt.: beaconed, pp.: beaconed, prp.: beaconing, pl.: beacons)
n. 烟火,灯塔
These beacons on the coast are to warn and guide ships.
这些海滩上的信号灯是用来提醒和指示船舶的。

This is a beacon to help aircraft discover their position.
这个闪光灯是帮助飞机确定位置的。
bead(pt.: beaded, pp.: beaded, prp.: beading, pl.: beads)
n. 珠子,滴
The hat was decorated with colored beads.
那顶帽子上饰有彩色珠子。

He took a bead on the hare and then fired.
他瞄准了野兔,然后开枪。
beam(pt.: beamed, pp.: beamed, prp.: beaming, pl.: beams)
n. 光线,电波,横梁,容光焕发

v. 微笑,闪亮
She beamed at me.
她对我微笑。

We enjoy seeing the glorious beams of the rising sun.
我们喜欢观赏初升太阳的灿烂光辉。
bean(pt.: beaned, pp.: beaned, prp.: beaning, pl.: beans)
n. 豆
I haven't a bean, so I can't pay you.
我一文不名,因此不能付钱给你。

A bean grows rapidly.
豆类植物生长很快。
beans
pl.豆,豆形果实
She put some beans into water to germinate.
她把一些豆子放在水中让它们发芽。

Coffee beans are the seeds of coffee plants.
咖啡豆是咖啡树的果实。
bear(pt.: bore, pp.: borne, prp.: bearing, pl.: bears)
n. 熊

v. 忍受,负荷

v. 结果实,生子女
He was born in May.
他是五月份出生的。

Her husband is such a bear that nobody likes him.
她丈夫很粗暴,没人喜欢他。
beard(pt.: bearded, pp.: bearded, prp.: bearding, pl.: beards)
n. 胡须
He bearded his boss and demanded an explanation.
他公然蔑视上司,并要求他作出解释。

He has a beard.
他长着胡子。
bearer(pl.: bearers)
承木,垫块

托架,托梁,木托

楼梯平台之承

木板条

脚手架横梁
I'm the bearer of the good news.
我是带来好消息的人。

Please allow the bearer of this passport to pass freely without let or hindrance.
请予护照持有人顺利通行.
bearing(pl.: bearings)
n. 举止,轴承,联系
Her dignified bearing throughout the trial made everyone believe she was innocent.
在整个审讯的过程中,她那端庄的举止使得每个人都相信她是无辜的。

We must consider this question in all its bearings.
我们因该考虑到问题的各方面。
bearish
a. 如熊的,粗暴的
暂无例句
beast(pl.: beasts)
n. 畜牲
The lion is called the king of beasts.
狮子号称百兽之王。

Stop goading the poor beast!
别再驱赶那可怜的动物了!
beat(pt.: beat, pp.: beat, prp.: beating, pl.: beats)
n. 打,敲打声,拍子

v. 打,打败
His father beat the disobedient boy.
他的父亲打那个不听话的男孩。

We heard the beat of the drum.
我们听到鼓声。
beautician
n. 美容师
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beautiful
a.美丽的,漂亮的
Looking at a beautiful painting always gives one satisfaction.
观赏一幅美丽的图画使人心满意足。

The prince lived in a large and beautiful castle.
王子住在一个美丽的大城堡里。
beauty(pl.: beauties)
n. 美,美丽,美人,美的东西
She is a beauty.
她是一个美人。

We enjoyed the beauty of nature.
我们欣赏大自然的美。
because
conj. 因为
They hurried on because it was getting dark.
因为天色暗下来了,他们匆匆赶路。

I knew she was joking because she had a big grin on her face.
我知道她是在开玩笑,因为她脸上堆满笑容。
become(pt.: became, pp.: become, prp.: becoming)
v. 变成,变得

vbl. 变得
This new dress becomes you.
这件新衣服很合你身。

The weather became warmer.
天气变暖和了。
bed(pt.: bedded, pp.: bedded, prp.: bedding, pl.: beds)
n. 床

v. 安置,把...栽入苗床
Can you give me a bed for the night?
你能给我安置一个床铺过夜吗?

These young plants will soon be ready for bedding in borders.
这些幼苗不久将栽到花坛中去。
bedroom(pl.: bedrooms)
n. 卧室

adj.性感的
She decorated her bedroom with flowers.
她用鲜花装饰卧室。

My bedroom is just above.
我的卧室就在上面。
bee(pl.: bees)
n. 蜜蜂
He has a bee in his bonnet about health foods.
他对于保健食品有他自己的一套奇怪的看法。

That bee gave me a nasty sting.
那只蜜蜂狠狠地蜇了我一下.
beef(pt.: beefed, pp.: beefed, prp.: beefing, pl.: beefs)
n. 牛肉

v. 抱怨,诉苦
Would you like some beef steaks?
想要些牛排吗?

He's got plenty of beef.
他肌肉发达。
beep(pt.: beeped, pp.: beeped, prp.: beeping)
n. 哔哔声
The computer beeps regularly.
计算机发出有规律的哔哔声.
beeper
n. 导弹遥控员(雷达遥控装置)
Do you have a beeper?
你有呼机吗?
beer(pl.: beers)
n. 啤酒
I like drinking beer.
我喜欢喝啤酒。

Two glasses of cider and a beer, please.
请来两杯苹果酒和一杯啤酒。
beetroot
n. 甜菜根
Dice the beetroot (up) neatly.
将甜菜根切成整齐的小方块.

He went as red as a beetroot when I asked about his new girl-friend.
我问起他那新女友, 他就满脸通红.
befit(pt.: befitted, pp.: befitted, prp.: befitting)
v. 适合,适宜,合式
It will not befit a priest to act uncharitably.
牧师不以慈悲为怀是不合适的。

You should dress in a way that befits a woman of your position.
你的衣着应与你这种地位的妇女相称。
before
a. 以前,在...以前

ad. 以前

prep.&conj. 在...以前
I have seen that film before.
那部电影我以前看过。

He always put the interests of others before his own.
他总把他人的利益放在第一位。
beforehand
ad. 预先,事先
He arrived at the meeting place beforehand.
他提前到达会面地点。

It had been arranged beforehand.
那事已提前安排好了。
beg(pt.: begged, pp.: begged, prp.: begging)
v. 请求,乞求
I beg your pardon?
对不起,你说什么?(正式场合用语)

The boy begged me not to tell his parents.
这个男孩请求我不要告诉他的父母。
beggar(pt.: beggared, pp.: beggared, prp.: beggaring, pl.: beggars)
n. 乞丐

vt. 使贫穷
They were beggared by trying to pay for their son's education.
为付儿子的教育费用,他们变穷了。

The beggar dressed in rags.
这个乞丐衣衫褴褛。
begin(pt.: began, pp.: begun, prp.: beginning)
开始
When did you begin learning English?
你何时开始学习英语的?

The new fare will be 1, beginning (from) next month.
从下月起, 新车费为1英镑.
beginner(pl.: beginners)
n. 初学者
Beginners will feel it difficult to do this job.
初学者做这件事会感到困难。

I am a beginner in this aspect.
在这方面,我是一个生手。
beginning(pl.: beginnings)
n. 开始,开端
I missed the beginning of the film.
电影的开头部分我没有看到。

You have made a good beginning.
你已经做出了良好的开端。
behalf
n. 利益
On behalf of my colleagues and myself I thank you.
我代表我的同事和我本人向你表示感谢。

I put up the proposal on your behalf.
我是为你的利益才提出这个建议的。
behave(pt.: behaved, pp.: behaved, prp.: behaving)
v. 举止,行为,举止端正
How is your new car behaving?
你的新车性能如何?

If you behave like that, you'll get yourself disliked.
如果你的行为那样,你会让人厌恶的。
behavior
n. 行为,举止
Their behavior towards me shows that they do not like me.
他们对我的举止说明他们不喜欢我。

His behavior was, in a word, shocking.
总之,他的行为是令人震惊的。
behaviour
n. 行为(工作情况,运转状态,特点)
Such behaviour is beneath contempt.
这种行为令人不齿。

What comments have you about my son's behaviour?
你对我儿子的行为有什么意见?
behind(pl.: behinds)
ad. 在后地

prep. 在...之后
Don't look behind or you may fall.
别向后看,不然你会摔跤的。

Your watch runs behind.
你的表慢了。
beholder(pl.: beholders)
n. 旁观者
She seems very plain but he dotes on her, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
她看上去相貌平平,但他非常爱她,情人眼中出西施。

I don't understand how he can think she is good looking, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
我不明白他怎么会认为她漂亮,不过情人眼里出西施罢了。
being(pl.: beings)
n. 人,生物

art. 在,有,是
What is the purpose of our being?
我们生存的目的是什么?

When did the world come into being?
世界是什么时候形成的?
bel
贝尔
Bel liked expensive things.
贝尔喜欢昂贵的东西。

The guard opened a different door, and Bel and the cat went into a beautiful room with expensive, very old tables and chairs.
卫兵打开另外一扇门,贝尔和那只猫走进一个摆满非常古老、昂贵的家具的房间。
Belgium
n. 比利时[欧洲]
Belgium has been called the cockpit of Europe.
比利时被称作欧洲战场。

France knocked Belgium out (of the European Cup).
法国队将比利时队淘汰(出欧洲杯足球赛)了.
belief(pl.: beliefs)
n. 相信,信念,信仰
He has lost his belief in God.
他已不相信上帝了。

The story of his miseries is beyond my belief.
他的悲惨身世令人难以置信。
believe(pt.: believed, pp.: believed, prp.: believing)
v. 认为,相信
We believe in his ability.
我们相信他的才干。

I believe it to have been a mistake.
我认为这一直就是错的。
bell(pt.: belled, pp.: belled, prp.: belling, pl.: bells)
n. 钟,铃
Can you hear the morning bell ringing?
你能听到晨钟响吗?

The bell is knelling.
丧钟已经敲响。
belly(pt.: bellied, pp.: bellied, prp.: bellying, pl.: bellies)
n. 腹部
My belly is empty.
我肚子饿了。

A hungry belly has no ears.
人肚子饿了就听不进道理。
belong(pt.: belonged, pp.: belonged, prp.: belonging)
v. 属于
That dictionary belongs to me.
那本字典是属于我的。

What party do you belong to?
你属于哪一党派?
beloved
a. 心爱的
She is my beloved.
她是我的爱人。

He is beloved by all.
他是众人所爱戴的。
below
ad. 在下面,向下

prep.&a. 在...下面
His income is well below the average.
他的收入大大低于平均水平。

We looked down from the mountain to the valley below.
我们从山上俯瞰下面的山谷。
belt(pt.: belted, pp.: belted, prp.: belting, pl.: belts)
n. 带,腰带

v. 用带系上

vt. 系上腰带
The police belted up and went out.
警察系上皮带,走了出去。

He gave the boy a real belting.
他用皮带把那个孩子着实打了一顿。
bench(pt.: benched, pp.: benched, prp.: benching, pl.: benches)
n. 长凳,工作台
An old man sat on the park bench and fed the pigeon.
一位老人坐在公园的长凳上喂鸽子。

The bench read the sentence to the criminal.
法官向罪犯宣读了判决。
benchmark
n. 水准点(基准点,标准检查程序,测定基准点)
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bend(pt.: bent, pp.: bent, prp.: bending, pl.: bends)
v. 弯曲,屈服
The branches bent in the wind.
树枝被风吹弯了。

The stream takes a sudden bend to the east.
小溪突然转向东流。
beneath
ad. 在下方

prep. 在...之下
The ship sank beneath the waves.
轮船沉没于波涛下面。

Such behaviour is beneath contempt.
这种行为令人不齿。
beneficial
a. 有益的,有利的
It's a beneficial result to us.
对我们来说那是有利的结果。

Fresh air is beneficial to our health.
新鲜空气有益于健康。
beneficiary(pl.: beneficiaries)
n. 受惠者,受益人
暂无例句
benefit(pt.: benefited, pp.: benefited, prp.: benefiting, pl.: benefits)
n. 利益

v. 获益
Are you entitled to unemployment benefit?
你有资格领取失业救济金吗?

This project is of great benefit to everyone.
这项工程对每个人都大有好处。
benign
a. 良性的
My mother's character is very benign.
我母亲非常慈祥。

Is the growth benign or cancerous?
这个肿瘤是良性的还是癌肿性的?
bent
a. 弯曲的

n. 爱好,癖好
He has a bent for art.
他生性爱好艺术。

She has bent on becoming an actress.
她决心成为一名女演员。
berry(pt.: berried, pp.: berried, prp.: berrying, pl.: berries)
n. 浆果
Tomorrow we'll go to pick berries.
明天我们去采浆果。

How quickly suntan disappears! You wouldn't think they were brown as berries only a month ago.
他们晒黑的皮肤这么快就变白了。你真难想像一个月前他们晒得又红又黑,像熟浆果一样。
berth(pt.: berthed, pp.: berthed, prp.: berthing, pl.: berths)
n. 停泊处,睡床
This ship is approved to berth here.
这艘船被允许停泊在这儿。

The liner berthed at midday.
邮轮中午到达停泊地。
beset(pt.: beset, pp.: beset, prp.: besetting)
vt. 包围, 镶嵌
In the swamp we were beset by mosquitoes.
我们在沼泽地受到蚊子的围攻。

The enemy beset the city with a strong army.
敌人以强大的军队围困城市。
beside
prep. 在...旁边
He lived in a town beside the sea.
他住在一个靠海的城镇.

The company wished to locate its new factory beside the river.
这家公司希望把新工厂设在河边。
besides
ad. 此外

prep. 除...之外
The play was badly acted, besides being far too long.
这出戏除了太长之外, 演得也不好.

I haven't time to see the film besides, it's had dreadful reviews.
我没有时间去看这部影片--再说, 影评也诸多贬斥.
best(pt.: bested, pp.: bested, prp.: besting)
a. 最好的

ad. 最好地
She's a career woman and a mother, so she has the best of both worlds.
她又当职业妇女,又当母亲,两全其美。

The facilities were not ideal but we managed as best we could.
设备不理想,但我们已经尽了最大的努力。
bet(pt.: bet, pp.: bet, prp.: betting, pl.: bets)
n. 打赌,赌注

v. 打赌

vbl. 打赌
Let's make a bet on the next election.
我们就下次的选举打个赌吧。

I bet it will rain tomorrow.
我相信明天一定会下雨。
Bethune
n. 白求恩
Chairman Mao wrote"In Memory of Norman Bethune" at the end of1939.
1939年底,毛主席写下了《纪念白求恩》一文。

Doctor Bethune is a great international fighter.
白求恩大夫是个伟大的国际主义战士。
betray(pt.: betrayed, pp.: betrayed, prp.: betraying)
v. 出卖,背叛
He betrayed his country.
他背叛了他的国家。

The smoke from cooking betrayed the presence of the enemy.
炊烟暴露了敌人的存在。
better(pt.: bettered, pp.: bettered, prp.: bettering, pl.: betters)
a. 较好的,更好的

ad. 更好地
Don't buy now you'd do better to wait for the sales.
现在先别买--最好等到大减价时再买.

You'll like it better when you understand it more.
当你对它更了解时, 你就会更喜欢它.
between
ad. 在中间

prep. 在...之间
What is the difference between this and that?
这和那之间的区别是什么?

One town ends where the next begins and there's a road that runs between.
一个城镇连接著另一个城镇,两者之间有一条路。
beverage(pl.: beverages)
n. 饮料
What beverage would you like?
你想喝什么饮料?

The beverage prepared from the seeds of this plant.
咖啡饮料用这种植物的种子作出的饮料
beware
v. 小心,谨防
Beware of what you do with this dangerous substance.
你处理这些危险品时,可要当心。

I was told to beware lest I injure him.
有人关照我,要我小心别伤害他。
bewilder(pt.: bewildered, pp.: bewildered, prp.: bewildering)
v. 使...不知所措
Big city traffic bewilders me.
大城市的交通使我晕头转向。

You bewildered me.
你把我搞糊涂了。
bewildering
a. 令人困惑的,使人混乱的
Big city traffic bewilders me.
大城市的交通使我晕头转向。

Sammy stood rooted to the ground, bewildered by all that was happening around him, and wouldn't come although we called and called.
萨米站着发呆,周围所发生的一切把他搞糊涂了,虽然我们又喊又叫但他也不愿过来。
beyond
ad. 在更远处

n. 远处

prep. 超出;越过
It's beyond me why he married her.
他怎么会娶了她,这我就不懂了。

The level of inflation has gone beyond 8%.
通货膨胀率已经超过了8%。
bias(pt.: biased, pp.: biased, prp.: biasing, pl.: biases)
n. 偏见
He has a bias against Japanese products.
他讨厌日本的产品。

Her scientific bias showed itself in early childhood.
她在科学方面的倾向性在孩童时代就已显现出来。
Bible
n. 圣经,有权威的书
He reads the Bible everyday.
他每天读圣经。

You can find this psalm in the Bible.
你可以在圣经上找到这篇赞美诗。
bibliography(pl.: bibliographies)
n. (有关某一专题的)书目,参考书目
Bibliography usually appears at the end of a book.
参考书目通常在书后列出。

The book ought to include a bibliography of the subject.
这本书应包括一份关于这一学科的参考书目。
biceps(pl.: bicepses)
n. 二头肌
暂无例句
bicycle(pt.: bicycled, pp.: bicycled, prp.: bicycling, pl.: bicycles)
n. 自行车

v. 骑自行车
He is learning to ride a bicycle.
他正在学习骑自行车。

I taught her to ride a bicycle.
我教她骑自行车。
bid(pt.: bade, pp.: bidden, prp.: bidding, pl.: bids)
n. 出价

v. 命令,吩咐,投标
Have they put in a bid for the contract?
他们有没有投标争取承包合同?

I bid two hearts.
我叫两红心。
bidder
n. 出价人,投标人
Bidder shall have the right to refuse to grant such an extension of validity of bid without forfeit their bid bond.
投标人有权拒绝延长投标有效期限并不会因此而失掉其投标保证金。

No bidder shall be permitted to alter his bid after the bid has been open.
开标以后,任何投标人都不准再修改投标。
big
a. 大的
Don't cry, you are a big boy now.
别哭,你现在已经是大男孩了。

The big moment has come at last!
重要的时刻终于到来了!
bike(pt.: biked, pp.: biked, prp.: biking, pl.: bikes)
n. 脚踏车
I have a red bike.
我有一辆红色的自行车。

To my disappointment, my father doesn't agree to buy me a new bike.
我父亲不同意给我买新脚踏车, 我很失望。
bilateral
a. 双边的
Having or marked by bilateral symmetry.
左右对称的以或表现为左右对称的
biliary
a. 胆的,胆汁的
暂无例句
bilingual
a. 双语的
He is bilingual (in French and Spanish).
他操(法语和西班牙语)两种语言.
bill
比尔(男名)

n. 帐单,钞票,票据,清单,议案,法案,广告,鸟嘴,喙

vt.开帐单,用海报宣传,把...列成表
I have a 5-dollar bill.
我有一张5美元的钞票。

I can't pay now, please bill me later.
我现在不能付款,请以后开帐单给我。
billing
记帐,编制帐单
He took his girlfriend home after the party and they stayed in the car billing and cooing for a long time before she went into her house.
聚会结束后他送他的女朋友回家,他俩在车上亲昵低语了很久后她才下车进屋。

The bill was USD10, plus USD1 for postage.
帐款是10美元,再加上一美元邮费。
billion(pl.: billions)
num.&n. 十亿
It took them more than one billion dollars to complete the project.
完成这个工程花费了他们十亿多美元。

The human brain contains several billion nerve cells, which are connected with one another by fine nerves.
人类的大脑含有几十亿个神经细胞,这些细胞由纤细的神经将彼此连接起来。
bin(pt.: binned, pp.: binned, prp.: binning, pl.: bins)
n. 箱柜

n.[计算机] DOS文件名 : 二进制目标文件
I bought a bread bin for my family.
我给家里买了一个面包箱。

Chuck it in the bin!
把它扔到垃圾桶里去!
binary(pl.: binaries)
a. 二进位的,二元的
Do all computers use binary system?
所有的计算机都使用二进制吗?

In computing and communications, a group of eight binary digits treated as an entity.
在计算技术和通信技术中,作为一个整体来处理的一组8个二进制数字。见octal。
binaural
双声道的
暂无例句
bind(pt.: bound, pp.: bound, prp.: binding, pl.: binds)
v. 绑,约束,装订
I am bound by my promise.
我必须遵守自己的诺言。

Their refusal to sign the contract has put us in a bit of a bind.
他们拒绝签约,从而使我们的处境有些困难。
binder(pl.: binders)
n. 缚者,用以绑缚之物,夹器
Short for binder utility, an operating-system program that performs binding.
联编实用程序的简称,是一种能够实现联接和编辑的操作系统级的程序。参阅link-editor。

The cloth flower snaps on with a special binder.
这布花是用一种特殊的粘合剂固定住的。
binding(pl.: bindings)
n. 装订

vbl. 绑
The agreement is binding on both parties.
协议对双方具有约束力。

A short essay or treatise, usually on a current topic, published without a binding.
活页文选小短文或专题论文,常关于一个流行的题目,出版时未经装订
biochemical
a. 生物化学的
A substance, especially an enzyme, that initiates or modifies the rate of a chemical reaction in a living body; a biochemical catalyst.
生物催化剂能在活的体内产生化学反应或改变生物体内化学反应速度的物质,尤指酶;生物化学催化剂

The theory that microorganisms or biochemical compounds from outer space are responsible for originating life on Earth and possibly in other parts of the universe where suitable atmospheric conditions exist.
有生源说,胚种论一种学说,认为来自宇宙空间的微生物或生物化学物是地球上生命的起源,并且在宇宙的其他部分可能有适合的大气状况存在
biochemistry
n. 生物化学
Her research is breaking new ground in biochemistry.
她的研究正在开辟生物化学的新开地。

I am going to start my doctorate in biochemistry next year.
我准备明年开始攻读生物化学博士学位。
biography(pl.: biographies)
n. 传记
He likes to read biographies of great men to promote himself.
他喜欢读伟人传记来提高自己。

The novel should be read in conjunction with the author's biography.
这本小说应该和作者传记一起读。
biological(pl.: biologicals)
a. 生物学的
The school has a large biological laboratory.
这所学校有一个很大的生物实验室。

Biological warfare is terrible.
生物战很可怕。
biology
n. 生物学
We have a biology lesson tomorrow.
明天我们有堂生物学课。

He worked hard at his biology.
他努力学习生物学。
bionics
n. 生体工学
暂无例句
biotechnology
n. 生物技术
A biotechnology company is developing a range of new pesticide based on naturally occur toxin.
一家生物工艺开发公司正在根据自然滋生毒素的原理研制新型农药系列产品。
bipolar
双极的
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bird(pl.: birds)
n. 鸟
The early bird catches the worm.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃。(捷足先登。)

The crow is a bird of ill omen.
乌鸦是不祥的预兆。
birth(pl.: births)
n. 出身,血统,出生,诞生,出现,起源
She gave birth to a fine healthy baby.
她生了一个健康漂亮的婴儿。

Last year there were many more births than deaths.
去年的出生人数大于死亡人数。
birthday(pl.: birthdays)
n. 生日
Happy birthday to you!
祝你生日快乐!

Next Monday will be my 21st birthday.
下星期一是我二十一岁的生日。
biscuit(pl.: biscuits)
n. 饼干
He had some biscuits before the dinner.
晚饭前,他吃了一些饼干。

A thin, crisp wafer or biscuit, usually made of unsweetened dough.
薄脆饼干一种通常由不含糖的生面团做成的薄脆饼干
bishop(pl.: bishops)
n. 主教
This priest wants to become a bishop.
这位牧师想成为主教。

The bishop married them.
主教为他们主持婚礼。
bismuth
n. 铋
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bistable
双稳态
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bit
n. 一点儿,少量

n. 钻头,马嚼子,辅币

n. 位,比特(二进位制信息单位)

v. 控制
He read all the interesting bit in the newspaper.
他把报纸上点点滴滴有趣的新闻都读了。

Your article is a bit long for our paper.
你的文章对我们的报纸而言长了一点。
bite(pt.: bit, pp.: bitten, prp.: biting, pl.: bites)
n. 咬,一口

v. 咬
The little cat gave me a playful bite.
小猫顽皮地轻轻咬了我一下。

Their dog bit a hole in my trousers.
他们的狗把我的裤子咬了个窟窿。
bitmap
位图
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bitter
a. 苦的,痛苦的
The defeat was a bitter pill to swallow.
那次失败是一次难以吞咽的苦果。

Some beer and chocolate taste bitter.
有些啤酒和巧克力有苦味。
bitterly
ad. 怨恨地,悲痛地,残酷地
The drug is wanted bitterly.
这药有人急着要用。

Five cities in the world fought bitterly over the glory of hosting the2000 Olympic Games.
世界上有5座城市为申办2000年奥运会展开激烈的角逐。
bitumen
n. 沥青
Like or containing bitumen.
沥青的,含沥青的
bizarre
a. 奇异的
A style of painting, sculpture, and ornamentation in which natural forms and monstrous figures are intertwined in bizarre or fanciful combinations.
奇异风格,形状怪诞的图案一种自然的形式和奇异的图形以一种奇异或古怪的方式结合在一起的绘画雕塑和装饰风格

The story has a certain bizarre interest.
这个故事听起来别有风趣。
black(pt.: blacked, pp.: blacked, prp.: blacking, pl.: blacks)
a. 黑色的

n. 黑人,黑色

v. (使)变黑
After her husband died, she dressed in deep black for the rest of her life.
她丈夫去世后,她终生都穿着黑色丧服。

Do you have a black jacket?
你有一件黑夹克吗?
blackboard(pl.: blackboards)
n. 黑板
The teacher wrote down the new words on the blackboard.
老师在黑板上写出新单词。

Please raise your head and look at the blackboard.
请抬起头来,看黑板。
blackmail(pt.: blackmailed, pp.: blackmailed, prp.: blackmailing)
n. 勒索

v. 勒索
She was sent to prison for blackmail.
因犯敲诈勒索罪她被送进监牢。

It's a clear case of blackmail!
这显然是敲诈!
blade(pl.: blades)
n. 刀锋,刀口
The blade needs sharpening.
这刀刃需要磨一磨。

The blade is chipped in a few places.
刀锋有几个地方缺口。
blame(pt.: blamed, pp.: blamed, prp.: blaming)
n. 过失,责备

v. 责备
We were ready to take the blame for what had happened.
我们准备对所发生的事承担责任。

The driver was not to blame for the accident.
这次事故怪不着司机。
blank(pt.: blanked, pp.: blanked, prp.: blanking, pl.: blanks)
a. 空白的

n. 空白(处)

vi. 消失

vt. 使模糊不清
His memory was completely blank on the subject.
关于这个题目,他已完全丧失记忆。

Write your name in the blank.
在空白栏中写上你的名字。
blanket(pt.: blanketed, pp.: blanketed, prp.: blanketing, pl.: blankets)
n. 毛毯
The traveler wrapped himself with a blanket.
旅行者用毯子把自己裹上。

He rolled himself (up) in his blanket.
他用毛毯裹住身体.
blanking
空白
The music was blanking out.
音乐声渐渐消失了。

My mind/memory was a (complete) blank I couldn't think of a single answer.
我头脑[记忆]里(完全)是一片空白--连一个答案也想不出.
blast(pt.: blasted, pp.: blasted, prp.: blasting, pl.: blasts)
n. 爆破,冲击波,一阵,汽笛声

v. 爆破,炸掉
Frost blasted the blossoms.
霜使花凋谢了。

Rock music blasted full from the parlor.
摇滚乐声震屋宇,从客厅传来。
blaze
n. 火焰,烈火

v. 燃烧
They fled from the blazing house.
他们从燃烧的房子里逃了出来。

The firemen were unable to control the blaze.
消防队员无法控制这场大火。
bleach(pt.: bleached, pp.: bleached, prp.: bleaching)
n. 漂白剂

v. 变白, 漂白
There were only a few dry bones left, bleached by the sun.
只留下一些被太阳晒得泛白的枯骨。

Not bleached or dyed; unfinished. Used of textiles.
本色的,原色的未经漂白或染色的,未完工的,用于纺织品
bleak
a. 萧瑟的,严寒的,阴郁的
The weather in early December was bleak and unpleasant.
十二月初的天气又阴冷又难受。

The future of this firm will be very bleak indeed if we keep losing money.
要是我们继续亏本的话,这家公司的前途会非常黯淡。
bleed(pt.: bled, pp.: bled, prp.: bleeding)
v. 出血,流血
All the young soldiers are ready to bleed for the country.
所有的年轻战士都愿意为祖国洒热血。

A page trimmed so as to bleed.
被剪裁的页次经切裁以印成出血版的纸页
blend(pt.: blended, pp.: blended, prp.: blending)
v. 混合

n. 混合物
The poem blends the separate ingredients into a unity.
这首诗把几个分开的部分融合为一体。

Melt the butter and then blend in the flour.
先把黄油融化, 然後加入面粉.
bless(pt.: blessed, pp.: blessed, prp.: blessing)
v. 祝福,祈佑
The priest blessed the ship before it left port.
牧师在船离港之前为其祝福。

God bless you!
愿上帝保佑你!
blessed
a. 受祝福的
The priest blessed the ship before it left port.
牧师在船离港之前为其祝福。

Blessed are the humble.
谦虚的人有福了。
blessing(pl.: blessings)
n. 祝福
The government has given its blessing to the new plan.
政府已经批准了这项计划。

This rain will be a blessing for the farmers.
对农民来说,这场雨真是一场甘霖。
blind(pt.: blinded, pp.: blinded, prp.: blinding, pl.: blinds)
a. 盲目的,瞎的

n. 百叶窗

v. 使失明
The soldier was blinded in battle.
那个士兵在战斗中双目失明。

He is blind to the probable results of his behavior.
他无法了解他的行为可能带来什么后果。
blindly
ad. 轻率地,盲目地,无分别地
A person regarded as being foolishly or blindly optimistic.
过分乐观者,盲目乐观者被视为愚蠢地或盲目地乐观的人

One that is adored, often blindly or excessively.
被过度崇拜的人往往是盲目或过分地被别人尊崇的人
blindness
n. 盲目,失明,愚昧
I felt sorry for his blindness.
我对他的失明深表难过。

Blindness can be a terrible affliction.
失明有时极为痛苦.
blink(pt.: blinked, pp.: blinked, prp.: blinking, pl.: blinks)
v. 眨眼
How long can you stare without blinking your eyes?
你能瞪着看多长时间不眨眼?

The lights were blinking on the horizon.
灯光在地平线上闪烁着。
blinking
a. (英俚)该死的,讨厌的,十足的
Harbour lights were blinking on the horizon.
海港的灯火在水平线上闪烁著.

How long can you stare without blinking (your eyes)?
你能瞪著看多长时间不眨眼?
blip
(缩微胶卷画面上的光点)标志
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bloc
n. 集团
A group of parties, factions, or nations united in a common cause; a bloc.
政治联盟一些政党、派别或民族为共同事业而组成的联盟;跨党派议员集团

They left the meeting en bloc.
他们一起离开了会场.
block(pt.: blocked, pp.: blocked, prp.: blocking, pl.: blocks)
n. 街区,木块,石块

v. 阻塞
The road was blocked by a huge rock.
道路被一块大石头堵住了。

The floor was made of wooden blocks.
地板是用木块拼成的。
blocking
模块化
The new car has many added refinements such as air-conditioning and anti- blocking brakes.
这辆新车有许多精巧的附加装置,如空调和防抱死装置。

Mind out (of the way) you're blocking the passage.
让让(路)--你挡道了.
blonde(pl.: blondes)
a. 金黄色或淡色的(指人头发)
The lovely boy has beautiful blonde curls.
这个可爱的小男孩长着漂亮的金黄色卷发。

She is a luscious blonde.
她是个迷人的金发女郎。
blood(pt.: blooded, pp.: blooded, prp.: blooding, pl.: bloods)
n. 血,血液
Jeremy's just being blooded, so we don't expect him to be very good at the game.
哲瑞米是初出茅庐,所以我们并不指望他在这次比赛中表现得很好。

They are not of the same blood.
他们并非同宗。
bloodstream
n. 血流
A condition marked by an abnormal increase in the number of lymphocytes in the bloodstream, usually resulting from infection or inflammation.
淋巴结胞增多症一种以血液内淋巴细胞异常增多为特征的症状,一般是感染或发炎导致的

The presence of viruses in the bloodstream.
病毒血症血液中出现病毒的症状
bloody(pt.: bloodied, pp.: bloodied, prp.: bloodying)
a. 血腥的,嗜杀的,非常的
Hundreds of soldiers died in this bloody battle.
成百上千的战士在这场血战中牺牲。

This bloody company keeps fucking me about.
这倒霉的公司一直亏待我.
bloom
n. 花

v. 开花
The roses are in full bloom.
玫瑰花盛开了。

The children are blooming!
孩子们正在健康成长。
blossom(pt.: blossomed, pp.: blossomed, prp.: blossoming, pl.: blossoms)
n. 花,花开的状态

v. 开花
The apple trees are blossoming.
苹果树正在开花。

There are many pear trees covered in blossom.
那里有许多开满花的梨树。
blot(pt.: blotted, pp.: blotted, prp.: blotting, pl.: blots)
n. 污点
His apron was blotted with oil.
他的围裙上满是油点。

The picture was ruined by several blots of ink.
几滴墨水点毁了这幅画。
blouse(pl.: blouses)
n. 女衬衫
She wears a white blouse today.
今天她穿了一件白色衬衫。

She was wearing a woolen coat, with a cotton blouse underneath.
她外面穿了一件毛外套,里面穿一件棉布衬衫。
blow(pt.: blew, pp.: blown, prp.: blowing)
n. 吹,打击,殴打

v. 吹,风吹
It was a great blow to her when her mother died.
她母亲去世对她是个沉重的打击。

It's blowing hard tonight.
今晚风大得很。
blower
风扇
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blue(pt.: blued, pp.: blued, prp.: bluing, pl.: blues)
a. 蓝色的,沮丧的,忧郁的

n. 蓝色
She wore a dark blue coat.
她穿着一件深蓝色的上衣。

I'm feeling blue today.
我今天的心情不好。
blueprint(pt.: blueprinted, pp.: blueprinted, prp.: blueprinting)
n. 蓝图,设计图,(周详的)计划

v. 制成蓝图,计划
He hunted through the files till he found the blueprint.
他把档案翻了一遍,最后才找到图纸。
blunder(pt.: blundered, pp.: blundered, prp.: blundering, pl.: blunders)
n. 大错,大失策

v. 失策,绊倒,弄糟
I've made an awful blunder.
我做了一件大错特错的事。

The police blundered badly by arresting the wrong man.
警方抓错了人,犯了荒唐的大错。
blunt(pt.: blunted, pp.: blunted, prp.: blunting)
a. 钝的

a. 直爽的

vt.

使变钝
He cut the meat with a blunt knife.
他用一把钝刀子切肉。

Not sharp, pointed, or acute in form; blunt.
钝的不锐利的、不尖的或在形状上不尖锐的;钝的
blur(pt.: blurred, pp.: blurred, prp.: blurring, pl.: blurs)
v. 使...模糊
A blur on a developed photographic image.
模糊不清洗好的照片图象上的模糊处

The racing cars passed in a blur.
竞赛的汽车影绰不清地飞驰而过。
blurry
a. 视力模糊的
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blush(pt.: blushed, pp.: blushed, prp.: blushing, pl.: blushes)
v. 脸红
She blushed when he scolded her.
他责备她时,她脸红了。

The student murmured the answer with a blush.
那个学生红着脸小声说出了答案。
board(pt.: boarded, pp.: boarded, prp.: boarding, pl.: boards)
n. 木板,甲板,董事会

vi. 登(飞机、车、船等)
I'm boarding with a friend.
我在一友人处寄膳宿。

Mary is a workers' representative on the Board.
玛丽是理事会的工人代表。
boards
板纸

纸板
A thin, firm board made of sheets of paper pasted together or pressed paper pulp.
纸板由几层纸糊在一起或由压制的纸浆做成的薄而牢固的板子

She usually boards students during the college term.
她经常在学期中给学生提供膳宿.
boast(pt.: boasted, pp.: boasted, prp.: boasting, pl.: boasts)
n. 吹牛

v. 吹牛,自夸
Don't believe him; he is just boasting.
别相信他,他只是在吹嘘罢了。

It is one of their proudest boasts that they have halved the death rate from typhoid.
他们使伤寒病人的死亡率降低了一半,这是他们最感骄傲的事之一。
boat(pt.: boated, pp.: boated, prp.: boating, pl.: boats)
n. 船

v. 划船
Are you going to America by boat or by plane?
你到美国是坐船还是坐飞机?

The boat will sink unless we bail out.
我们要不把积水清除掉,船就要沉了。
body(pt.: bodied, pp.: bodied, prp.: bodying, pl.: bodies)
n. 身体,主体,正文

ad. 亲身地
The oceans are large bodies of water.
海洋是广大的水域。

The sun, moon and stars are heavenly bodies.
太阳、月亮和星星都是天体。
boil
v. 沸腾,煮沸

vi. 沸腾

vt. 煮沸
I am boiling the milk.
我正在煮牛奶。

The argument boiled over into open war.
争论演变成了公开的论战。
boiler(pl.: boils)
n. 锅炉
I happened to meet him in the boiler room.
我碰巧在锅炉房碰到他。

She was scalded when the boiler exploded.
锅炉爆炸时她被烫伤了。
bold
a. 大胆的,粗体的,醒目的
May I be so bold as to ask how old you are?
可否冒昧问一下您多大年纪?

He is a bold thinker, with lots of original ideas.
他是个敢于思考的人,富有创新观点。
boldface
黑体字
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bolt(pt.: bolted, pp.: bolted, prp.: bolting, pl.: bolts)
n. 门闩,突发,螺钉

vt. 闩住

vi. 冲出去,急逃
The frightened boy bolted all the doors and windows.
这个吓坏了的孩子闩上了所有的门窗。

We need an eye bolt to fit this valve.
我们需要一个有眼螺栓来固定这个阀门。
bomb(pt.: bombed, pp.: bombed, prp.: bombing, pl.: bombs)
n. 炸弹

v. 轰炸

vt. 投弹,轰炸
At that time, China did not yet have the bomb.
那时,中国还未拥有核武器。

The terrorists planted a bomb in the post office.
恐怖分子在邮局安放了一枚炸弹。
bombard(pt.: bombarded, pp.: bombarded, prp.: bombarding, pl.: bombards)
v. 炮击
Reporters bombarded the President with questions about his economic policy.
新闻记者提出许多有关经济政策的问题围攻总统.

Enemy positions were bombarded before our infantry attacked.
炮轰敌军阵地之後, 我步兵开始进攻.
bomber
n. 轰炸机
The Air Commodore briefed the bomber crew on their dangerous mission.
空军准将向轰炸机机组下达执行危险任务的各项指示。

Out rushed a missile from under the bomber.
一枚导弹突然从轰炸机下面发射出来。
bombshell
n. 引起震惊的人或事,出人意料的人或事
IBM dropped yet another bombshell on Wall Street yesterday, warning analysts to expect at least an80% slide in second-quarter earnings.
国际商业机器有限公司昨天又在华尔街宣布了一项骇人听闻的消息,警告分析家说他们可以预期第二季度盈利至少下降百分之八十。

Political leaders exploded a bombshell when they picked the young lawyer to run for mayor.
政界头面人物推举这位年轻的律师出来竞选市长,这真是个“爆炸”新闻。
bond
n. 结合,债券,粘结剂,粘合剂
Common tastes form a bond between the two men.
共同的爱好使两人结交为朋友。

A bond of sympathy developed between members of the group.
该组织成员间产生了志同道合的凝聚力.
bonded
a. 以债券作保证的,有担保的,存入保税仓库的
A structural material made of wood fragments, such as chips or shavings, that are mechanically pressed into sheet form and bonded together with resin.
碎料板由碎木,如木屑或创花制成的一种结构材料,用合成树脂粘合在一起并用机器压成板状

Composed of layers bonded together.
层积的由合在一起的薄层组成的
bone(pt.: boned, pp.: boned, prp.: boning, pl.: bones)
n. 骨,骨骼

v. 剔去(鱼等的)骨
He broke a bone in his leg.
他摔断了一根腿骨。

I must bone up on my French before we go to Paris.
在我们去巴黎之前,我必须刻苦学习法语-。
bonus(pl.: bonuses)
n. 红利,奖金
She's very dissatisfied at not getting a bonus.
她因未能获得奖金而深感不满。

The firm repaid her hard work with a bonus.
公司发给她奖金以酬谢她工作努力。
book(pt.: booked, pp.: booked, prp.: booking, pl.: books)
n. 书

v. 登记,预订
That student lost his book yesterday.
那个学生昨天丢了书。

He was booked on a charge of speeding.
他因超速开车而被记录在案。
bookcase(pl.: bookcases)
n. 书架,书柜
There are many books on the bookcase.
书架上有很多书。

They bought a bookcase to put the books on.
他们买了个书架来放书。
booked
pp. 登记
The order for ceramic tiles has been booked in.
要买瓷砖的订货已登记下来了。

A clerk booked us in quickly when we arrived at the hotel.
我们一到旅馆,一个职员很快就给我们登记好了。
booking
n. 记入,预约,登台契约
The company has a block booking for twenty seats on the plane or for ten rooms at the hotel.
公司在同一时间内预订了20个飞机座位或10个旅馆房间。

We've booked a conjuror for our Christmas party.
我们为圣诞节的聚会预约了一位魔术师.
bookkeeper(pl.: bookkeepers)
n. 簿记员
Eric earned his bread and butter as a bookkeeper, but added a little jam by working with a dance band on weekends.
埃里克以当簿记员来维持生计,且利用周末当舞会伴奏赚些外快。

The bookkeeper was entering up the sales for the past month.
会计正把上个月的销售帐目登入帐簿。
bookmark
n. 书签
Another time he was seen using a check for$1500 as a bookmark. Then he lost the book!
另一次,有人看见他把一张一竿千五百美元的支票当作书签用。后来那本书丢了!
books
账册
He wrote more than30 books and must have earned a bomb.
他写了30多本书,一定挣了一大笔钱。

Nearly30 years ago he bought his first job lot of50 books for$3.
大约三十年前,他花了3美元第一次整批买下50本书。
bookstall
n. 书报摊
Perhaps you might chance on the dictionary at some old bookstall.
或许你会碰巧在旧书摊上买到这本辞典。
bookstore
n. 书店
I spent hours browsing in the bookstore.
我花了几个小时在书店里浏览图书。

He sold a bundle of old magazines to the second hand bookstore.
他把一捆就杂志卖给了旧书店。
Boolean
布尔
A gate that performs the Boolean operation of implication.
执行“蕴含”布尔操作的一种(逻辑)门电路。

An operation performed in Boolean algebra on two binary digits simultaneously in a way that the result is one if either one or both digits are a one, or zero if both digits are zero. The logic operator is the OR operator.
布尔代数中的一种运算,它同时对两个二进制数字进行如下操作:如果一个数或二个数为1,则结果为1;如果二个数均为零,则结果为零。它的逻辑算符是OR运算符。
boom
n. 繁荣,隆隆声

v. 急速发展
It's a boom year this year.
今年是繁荣昌盛的一年。

The oil market is enjoying a boom.
石油市场欣欣向荣。
boost(pt.: boosted, pp.: boosted, prp.: boosting, pl.: boosts)
n. 推进,支援

v. 推进,提高
The act or an instance of assisting; a boost.
帮助协助的行为或实例;支援

A big boost in salary.
一次工资大增加
boot
n. 靴子,[英]汽车行李箱

vt. 踢
I help him to lace up his boots.
我帮他系好靴子的鞋带。

My boot is pressing against a blister on my toe.
我的靴子挤压了我脚趾上的水泡。
bootable
可引导的,可启动的
暂无例句
booth(pl.: booths)
n. 电话亭,货摊
There is a telephone booth near the cinema.
电影院附近有一个电话亭。

A small structure, often open on one or more sides, used as a newsstand or booth.
户外报刊亭或杂货摊经常一面或几面开敞的小建筑物。用作报摊或货摊
booting
启动
I am60 now and I think it's time to hang up my boots and turn my attention to my garden.
我今年60岁,我想是退休的时候了,该把注意力转向种植花草了。

He not only got fifty dollars, but they bought him dinner to boot.
他不仅得了50美元,而且他们还请他吃了顿饭。
bootstrap
引导指令(程序),辅助程序
Conservatives would defy our efforts at bootstrap improvements.
保守派会蔑视我们从根本上变革的努力。
border(pt.: bordered, pp.: bordered, prp.: bordering, pl.: borders)
n. 边缘

v. 作...之疆界,加边
I lost a white handkerchief with a blue border.
我丢了一块带蓝色花边的白手绢。

France borders Germany along parts of the Rhine.
法国沿莱茵河部分河段与德国接壤。
bore
n. 令人讨厌的人,枪膛,孔

v. 使烦扰,钻孔
She has become an awful bore since she got married to him.
她自从和他结婚后,就变得令人厌烦透了。

Worms have bored into the wood.
虫子已经蛀穿了木料。
bored
a. 厌烦的,无聊的
He is a bored student.
他是一位感到厌烦的学生。

The condition of being bored; ennui.
厌烦处于厌烦的状态;无聊
boring
a. 令人厌烦的

n. 钻孔
It is boring to listen to the same story.
听相同的故事是令人厌烦的。

This is one of the few gratifications of an otherwise boring job.
这是枯燥的工作中少有的一项乐趣。
born
a. 天生的

vbl. 出生
The baby was born on 8 o'clock.
婴儿在8点钟出生。

I've never heard such nonsense in all my born days!
我一生中从未听到过这种胡言乱语。
borrow(pt.: borrowed, pp.: borrowed, prp.: borrowing)
v. 借,借入,借用
May I borrow your pen?
我可以借用你的钢笔吗?

They are poor but proud; they never borrow money or ask for help.
他们虽穷但很自重,他们从不向人借钱或求助。
borrowing
n. 借款,贷款
Your proposal will necessitate borrowing more money.
依你的建议就必须增加借款。

On top of borrowing 50, he asked me to lend him my car.
他向我借了50英镑, 此外还向我借汽车.
bosom(pt.: bosomed, pp.: bosomed, prp.: bosoming, pl.: bosoms)
n. 胸部
The girl was fortunate enough to have her mother as a bosom friend.
这个女孩非常幸运,她的妈妈是她的知心朋友。

The young mother held the baby to her bosom.
那位年轻的母亲把孩子抱在怀里。
boss
n. 老板,上司

v. 指挥,控制
He was dismissed by his boss.
他被他的老板开除了。

Tom likes to boss younger children.
汤姆喜欢对较年幼的孩子发号施令。
Boston
n. 波士顿(美国城市)
I'm flying to Boston on the shuttle.
我将乘穿梭班机去波士顿.

He meets his future father-in-law during his visit to boston.
他在波士顿小住期间遇见了他未来的岳父。
both
a. 两者的

ad. 两者都

int. 两者
He is both a soldier and a poet.
他既是个战士,又是个诗人。

Both are good.
两者都好。
bother(pt.: bothered, pp.: bothered, prp.: bothering)
v. 烦扰
Don't bother yourself about me; I am doing quite well.
别为我操心,我一切都好。

It bothers me that he can be so insensitive.
他这样麻木不仁,我心里很不痛快。
bothersome
a. 讨厌的
An obtuse, boring, or bothersome person; a pest.
讨厌的人愚钝的、无聊的或讨厌的人;害人精
bottle(pt.: bottled, pp.: bottled, prp.: bottling, pl.: bottles)
n. 瓶子
They drank a whole bottle!
他们喝了一整瓶酒!

Why don't we crack open a bottle of champagne to celebrate?
我们何不开瓶香槟酒庆祝一下呢?
bottleneck
n. 瓶颈
暂无例句
bottom(pt.: bottomed, pp.: bottomed, prp.: bottoming, pl.: bottoms)
n. 底部;屁股,臀部

a. 底部的
They sent the enemy ship to the bottom of the sea.
他们把敌舰击沉。

He was always bottom of the class in maths.
他的数学成绩在班上总是垫底。
bough(pl.: boughs)
n. 大树枝
The bough was loaded with fruit.
树枝上果实累累。

The bird settled on the topmost bough.
这只鸟儿在最高的权枝上停了下来。
bounce(pt.: bounced, pp.: bounced, prp.: bouncing, pl.: bounces)
n. 跳,反跃,弹力

v. 弹跳,使...跳
I bounced the baby on my knee.
我把婴儿放在膝上上下颠着。

The ball hit the wall and bounced off it.
球打在墙上又反弹回来。
bound
n. 跳跃,界限,范围

a. 受约束的,装订的,有义务的

v. 跳跃
It's bound to rain soon.
过一会儿肯定会下雨。

You are not legally bound to answer these questions.
在法律上,你没有义务非回答这些问题不可。
boundary(pl.: boundaries)
n. 分界线,边界
They marked the boundaries of the football fields.
他们画出了足球场地的边界。

The ball ran (ie rolled) to the boundary.
球向著边线滚去.
bounds
n. 界限
The exceeding of due bounds or limits.
越界超过正当的界限或限制

Our joy knew no bounds. Your remarks exceed the bounds of reason.
我们快乐无比。你的评论超出了合理界限
bounty(pl.: bounties)
n. 慷慨,宽大,恩惠
He was awarded a cash bounty by his boss.
他的上司奖给他一笔现金。

I think we shall drink to the bounty of nature.
我想我们应该为造物主的慷慨赐予而乾杯。
bouquet(pl.: bouquets)
n. 花束

n. 酒香
In his speech there were bouquets for everyone who had helped him.
在他的演讲里,他赞美了每一位帮助他的人。

The characteristic smell of a wine or liqueur; bouquet.
芳香葡萄酒或酒有特点的气味;酒香
boutique
n. 专卖流行衣服的小商店
Chic clothes; a chic boutique.
时髦的服装;一件雅致的饰物

Boutique clothes; boutique food.
小店服装;小店食品
bow
n. 弓,船头,鞠躬

v. 鞠躬,弯腰
He moved aside for her with a polite bow.
他礼貌地鞠躬,退避一旁让她过去。

Every one bowed as the Queen walked into the room.
女王走进房间时,每个人都鞠躬致敬。
bowel(pt.: boweled, pp.: boweled, prp.: boweling, pl.: bowels)
n. 肠
What is it like in the bowels of the earth?
地球内部是什么样子?

Do you have a bowel movement today?
你今天上过厕所吗?
bowl
n. 碗

v. 打保龄球

vt. 把(球)投向球瓶
There is a fruit bowl on the table.
桌上有个水果盘。

His grandfather gave her an earthenware bowl.
他的祖父给了她一个陶碗。
bowling
n. 保龄球
An opening made to fit a thumb, as in a bowling ball.
拇指孔(保龄球)上供拇指插入的孔

We were bowling along (the motorway) at seventy miles per hour.
我们以每小时七十英里的速度(在高速公路上)飞驰.
box
n. 盒子,箱

v. 装...入盒中
She gave him a box on his ears.
她打了他一耳光。

He has eaten a whole box of chocolates.
他吃了一整盒巧克力。
boxing
n. 拳击
He was done out of the right of boxing.
他被取消了拳击比赛资格。

I enjoyed all the sports with the exception of boxing.
除了拳击, 我喜欢所有的运动。
boy(pl.: boys)
n. 男孩
That boy is about ten years old.
那个男孩大约有十岁。

Don't cry, you are a big boy now.
别哭,你现在已经是大男孩了。
boycott(pt.: boycotted, pp.: boycotted, prp.: boycotting, pl.: boycotts)
v.抵制(贸易);不参加。
暂无例句
BPI
每英寸位数
暂无例句
brace(pt.: braced, pp.: braced, prp.: bracing, pl.: brace)
n. 支柱,曲柄,大括号

v. 绷紧,顶住,(为困难或坏事)做准备
The struts are firmly braced.
那些支柱上得很牢固。

We braced ourselves for a bumpy landing.
我们已做好准备, 著陆时会很颠簸.
brachial
a. 臂的,上臂的
暂无例句
bracket(pt.: bracketed, pp.: bracketed, prp.: bracketing, pl.: brackets)
n. 支架,括号
Put your name in brackets at the top of each page.
把你的名字填写在每页上端的括号内。

The worker fixed a bracket on the wall.
工人在墙上固定了一个支架。
bracketed
加括号的
The worker fixed a bracket on the wall.
工人在墙上固定了一个支架。

It's wrong to bracket him with the extremists in his party his views are very moderate.
把他跟他们党内的极端分子等同看待是不对的--他的观点其实很温和.
brackets
括号,大括号
Put your name in brackets at the top of each page.
把你的名字填写在每页上端的括号内。

The brackets want an extra screw.
托架需要再加一个螺钉。
brain(pt.: brained, pp.: brained, prp.: braining, pl.: brains)
n. 脑(子)

v. 打...的脑袋
She has a good brain.
她很有头脑。

Brains are more than just education.
有头脑不仅指受过教育。
brainstorm
v. 集体自由讨论

vi. 动脑筋,出主意,想办法,献计献策

vt. 集思广益以寻找(解决难题的方法等)
I do some brainstorm.
我开动脑筋。

The marketing team brainstorm for hour in designing the marketing campaign for the new product.
行销小组脑力激荡多时,集思广益,设计新产品的行销策略。
brake
n. 煞车

v. 煞车
The driver braked his car suddenly.
司机突然煞车。

The brake doesn't grip properly.
刹车不灵了。
branch(pt.: branched, pp.: branched, prp.: branching, pl.: branches)
n. 分枝,树枝

v. 分枝

vi. 分支
Mr. Smith works in an executive branch of the government.
史密斯先生在政府的行政部门工作。

The road to the village branches off on the right.
通往该村的道路向右转为一条小路。
branches
She has lopped branches off yesterday.
她昨天已把树枝修剪过了。

Follow the main road until it branches, and then turn to the right.
顺着这条大路走,在路的分岔口向右拐。
branching
分支(的)
The connection of separate parts of a branching system to form a network, as of leaf veins, blood vessels, or a river and its branches.
并接,联结分支系统的不同部分结合后形成一个网络,如叶脉,血管,或河流及其支流

His mind kept branching off into the contemplation of side issues.
他的脑子老是岔开去想一些枝节问题。
brand(pt.: branded, pp.: branded, prp.: branding, pl.: brands)
n. 商标,牌子,烙印

v. 打烙印,铭刻
He has his own brand of humor.
他有他独特的幽默感。

These frightful experiences are branded on his memory.
这些可怕的经历深深印入他的记忆。
brandy(pt.: brandied, pp.: brandied, prp.: brandying, pl.: brandies)
n. 白兰地酒
The two are fine brandies.
那是两种优质白兰地。

Two brandies and soda, please.
劳驾,来两杯白兰地加苏打水。
brashness
n. 莽撞,无礼,轻率
暂无例句
brass(pl.: brasses)
n. 黄铜
How do you have the brass to say that?
你怎么有脸那么说呢?

The brass is too loud.
铜管乐器的声音太响了。
brave(pt.: braved, pp.: braved, prp.: braving)
a. 勇敢的

v. 勇敢地面对(危险等)

vt. 抵抗
Let us remember the brave who died for the peace of the world.
让我们永远怀念为世界和平献身的勇士们。

He braved his father's displeasure by marrying that girl.
他不顾父亲不高兴,娶了那个女孩子。
bravery(pl.: braveries)
n. 勇敢
His bravery was seen by everyone when he saved the child from the burning house.
他从失火的房子里救出小孩时的那种勇敢,是人人都见到的。

The soldier earned a medal for bravery.
这名战士因作战勇敢而获得了勋章。
breach(pt.: breached, pp.: breached, prp.: breaching, pl.: breaches)
n. 裂口,违背
Your action is a breach of our agreement.
你的行动违反了我们的协议。

You are in breach of your contract.
你违反了你签的合同。
bread(pt.: breaded, pp.: breaded, prp.: breading)
n. 面包
He earned his bread by writing novels.
他靠写小说维生。

The bread is baking in the oven.
烤箱里正在烤面包。
breadth(pl.: breadths)
n. 宽度
She is a woman of great breadth of mind.
她是一个胸怀非常广阔的女子。

The area can easily be worked out if you know the length and the breadth.
如果你知道长度和宽度的话,计算面积就很容易了。
break(pt.: broke, pp.: broken, prp.: breaking, pl.: breaks)
n. 休息,中断,破裂

v. 打破,弄破,弄坏
There is a break during the performance for the audience to take a rest.
演出中有一次中场休息,让听众们稍事休息。

The cold weather at last broke at the end of March.
寒冷的天气终于在三月末结束了。
breakdown(pl.: breakdowns)
n. 崩溃,故障
Unless he stops driving himself like this he'll have a breakdown.
他要是总这样拚命干下去是吃不消的.

His frequent depressions were the prelude to a complete mental breakdown.
他经常抑郁寡欢, 後来精神完全崩溃了.
breakfast(pt.: breakfasted, pp.: breakfasted, prp.: breakfasting, pl.: breakfasts)
n. 早餐

v. (吃早餐

vi. 进早餐
Would you like breakfast now?
你想要现在吃早餐吗?

We breakfasted early.
我们很早吃早餐。
breakpoint
断点
暂无例句
breakthrough
n. 突破
The scientists strive for a breakthrough in cancer research.
科学家们力争在癌症研究方面有个突破。

Several of our research discoveries have been adapted for commercial use, and one particular breakthrough in linear hydraulics is now being used by every oil company in the country.
我们的几项研究发明经转化已被应用于商业领域,特别是在线性液压方面的一项突破性成果现在被国内各家石油公司采用。
breast(pt.: breasted, pp.: breasted, prp.: breasting, pl.: breasts)
n. 胸脯,乳房

vt. 挺胸迎...而上
His guilty conscience forced him to make a clean breast of everything.
他的内疚使得他把一切和盘托出。

They had chicken breast for supper.
他们晚饭吃鸡胸肉。
breath(pl.: breaths)
n. 呼吸,气息
I was out of breath after running for the bus.
我因为追赶公共汽车,弄得上气不接下气。

There is a breath of autumn in the air today.
今天的天气已露出了一丝秋天的气息。
breathe(pt.: breathed, pp.: breathed, prp.: breathing)
呼吸
His enthusiasm breathed new life into the company.
他的热情给公司注入了新的生命。

Fish cannot breathe out of water.
鱼离开水就不能呼吸。
breed(pt.: bred, pp.: bred, prp.: breeding, pl.: breeds)
n. 品种,族类

v. 养育,繁殖,引起
I had bred a dozen of chickens.
我饲养了12只小鸡。

The bear bred two cubs.
这只熊生了两只小熊。
breeze(pt.: breezed, pp.: breezed, prp.: breezing, pl.: breezes)
n. 微风,轻而易举的事
She breezed along, smiling at everyone.
她轻盈地向前走去,对每个人都嫣然含笑。

We are enjoying the cool breeze that comes from the lake.
我们享受着湖面上吹来的凉爽微风。
breve
短音符号
暂无例句
brew(pt.: brewed, pp.: brewed, prp.: brewing, pl.: brews)
n. 酿造酒,蕴酿

v. 酿造,蕴酿
They are brewing a plot behind the scenes.
他们正在幕后策划一个阴谋。

The tea is brewing and will be served soon.
茶正在泡,一会儿就送来。
bribe(pt.: bribed, pp.: bribed, prp.: bribing, pl.: bribes)
n. 贿赂

v. 贿赂
The businessman offers bribes to him.
这个商人向他行贿。

He bribed the police to let him go free.
他贿赂警察把他放了。
brick(pt.: bricked, pp.: bricked, prp.: bricking, pl.: bricks)
a. 砖似的

n. 砖

v. 用砖围砌,用砖填补

vt. (up)用砖砌,用砖堵住
His new house was built by himself, brick by brick.
他的新房子是他自己一块砖一块砖砌起来的。

All the windows were bricked up.
所有的窗户都用砖堵住了。
bride(pl.: brides)
n. 新娘
The bride wore a beautiful white dress.
新娘穿了一身美丽的白色礼服。

We must drink to the health of the bride.
我们要为新娘的健康干杯。
bridegroom(pl.: bridegrooms)
n. 新郎
Her bridegroom is a handsome young man.
她的新郎是一个英俊的年轻人。

Good wishes showered (down) on the bride and bridegroom.
大家纷纷向新娘新郎祝福.
bridge
n. 桥

v. 渡过,架桥
They use a bridge to measure the impedance of the transducer.
他们用电桥来测量传感器的阻抗。

Politeness will bridge over many difficulties.
举止文雅会使你渡过许多难关。
bridges
布里奇斯
This city is noted for its various bridges.
这个城市因为各种桥梁而著称。

The river Thames is spanned by many bridges.
泰晤士河上有很多桥.
bridging
桥接的
暂无例句
brief(pt.: briefed, pp.: briefed, prp.: briefing, pl.: briefs)
n. 摘要,简报,公事包

a. 简短的,简洁的

v. 对...作简报,摘要
Please be brief because I am in a hurry.
我有急事,请长话短说。

He drew up a brief for his speech.
他起草了一份讲话的概要。
briefcase(pl.: briefcases)
n. 公文包
They knocked him down and robbed him of his briefcase.
他们把他打倒在地,抢走了他的公文包。

He put all the files into his briefcase.
他将所有文件都装进公文包。
briefly
ad. 简短地
He was briefly associated with that organization.
他同那个组织有过短时间的联系。

Briefly, I think we should accept his offer.
简而言之,我认为我们应该接受他的提议。
bright(pl.: brights)
a. 明亮的,阳光的

ad. 亮
He is not bright, but he always works hard.
他并不聪明,但工作总是勤勤恳恳。

What a nice bright day!
今天天气多晴朗!
brighten(pt.: brightened, pp.: brightened, prp.: brightening)
v. 变亮,使...生辉
These flowers will brighten up your garden.
这些花会使你的花园增色。

The sky/weather is brightening.
天空[天气]转晴.
brightness
n. 光亮,明亮,聪明
The light hurt my eyes with its brightness.
明亮的灯光刺痛了我的眼睛。

Stars vary in brightness.
星星光亮度不同。
brilliant(pl.: brilliants)
a. 灿烂的,有才气的,杰出的
Stars are brilliant in the clear night sky.
星星在晴朗的夜空闪亮。

A brilliant sun lit up their rooms.
灿烂的阳光照亮了他们的屋子。
brilliantly
ad. 辉煌地,光亮地,灿烂地
Shining brilliantly; very bright.
光亮的灿烂地闪耀的;非常明亮的

Her article brilliantly demolishes his argument.
她的文章精辟地批驳了他的论点。
brim(pt.: brimmed, pp.: brimmed, prp.: brimming, pl.: brims)
n. 边,边缘,(河)边

v. 满,使...盈
He filled the cup to the brim.
他倒了满满一杯。

He brimmed a cup with wine.
他斟满一杯酒。
bring(pt.: brought, pp.: brought, prp.: bringing)
v. 带来
The soldier's brave deeds brought him honor and glory.
士兵的勇敢事迹为他带来了荣耀和赞美。

Spring rains bring summer flowers.
春雨带来了夏日百花。
brink
n. 边缘
There are many flowers on the brink of the pond.
池塘边有许多花。

He dissipated most of his money and was on the brink of bankruptcy.
他挥霍掉了大部分钱财, 濒于破产。
brisk(pt.: brisked, pp.: brisked, prp.: brisking)
a. 敏锐的,凛冽的

a.活泼的,活跃的,快的
He brisked up his pace at the beautiful sight.
看到那美丽的景色,他加快了脚步。

A brisk walk in cool weather is invigorating.
在凉爽的天气里轻松地散步令人心旷神怡。
Britain
n. 不列颠,英国
Britain is a brief name of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
不列颠是大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国的简称。

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is the minister in charge of finance in Britain.
英国财政大臣是负责财政的大臣。
British
a. 英国的

n. 英国人
He speaks British English.
他说英国英语。

British colonies were ruled by governors.
英国的殖民地由总督统治。
brittle
a. 易碎的
Constant stress has made our nerves brittle.
我们长期处于紧张状态,神经已经吃不消了。

He has a brittle temper.
他脾气急。
broad(pl.: broads)
a. 宽广的
He is broad-minded.
他是一个心胸宽阔的人。

She has a broad knowledge of computers.
她对计算机有广博的知识。
broadband
宽频带,宽带
暂无例句
broadcast(pt.: broadcast, pp.: broadcast, prp.: broadcasting, pl.: broadcasts)
n. 广播,广播节目

a. 广播的

v. 广播
The BBC broadcasts all over the world.
英国广播公司向全世界播送节目。

She broadcasts on current affairs.
她发表时事广播演说。
brochure(pl.: brochures)
n. 小册子
The travel brochure lured me into taking a Caribbean vacation.
这本旅游小册子诱使我去加勒比地区度假。

The computer's features are detailed in our brochure.
该计算机的特点在我们的小册子中有详细介绍.
broke
a. 一文不名的

v. 打破,断掉
The child broke the window, but it was his parents' fault for letting him play football indoors.
孩子把窗户打破了, 但是让他在屋里踢足球是他父母的过错.

Do you know who broke the window?
你知道谁打破了窗户?
broken
a. 坏掉的,打破的,断掉的

vbl. 打破,弄坏
His broken English showed he was a foreigner.
他的蹩脚的英语说明他是一个外国人。

There is sure to be a fuss when my parents find the window is broken.
我父母发现窗子被打破后,一定会有一番斥责。
broker(pt.: brokered, pp.: brokered, prp.: brokering, pl.: brokers)
n. 经纪人

v. 作为中间人来安排
The broker buys and sells shares for others.
经纪人替他人买卖股票。

I am an insurance broker.
我是一名保险经纪人。
brokerage
n. 经纪人(或中间人)业务,佣金,回扣
A brokerage house.
经纪人事务所

Money deposited for checking, savings, or brokerage use.
存款为支付,节省,或经纪业而存起来的钱
bronchial
a. 支气管的
暂无例句
bronchitis
n. 支气管炎
My brother has chronic bronchitis.
我的哥哥患有慢性支气管炎。

If you would leave off smoking, your bronchitis would much improve.
如果你戒烟的话,你的支气管炎就会好得多。
bronchus(pl.: bronchi)
n. 支气管
暂无例句
bronze(pt.: bronzed, pp.: bronzed, prp.: bronzing, pl.: bronzes)
a. 青铜色的

n. 青铜

v. 青铜,青铜色,青铜器

vi. 使成青铜色
There is a bronze ornament on the wall.
墙上有一件青铜饰品。

There will be a display of bronze statuary in this museum next week.
下星期这个博物馆将举办一个青铜雕塑作品展览。
brood(pt.: brooded, pp.: brooded, prp.: brooding, pl.: broods)
n. 窝

v. 孵,沉思
It's no use brooding over one's past mistakes.
老是抱着过去的错误是没用的。

Some insects produce seven or eight broods a year.
有些昆虫一年产七八次卵。
brook
n. 小河,溪

v. 容忍,忍受

vt. [常用于否定句或疑问句]容忍
We crossed that brook easily.
我们很容易地跨过了小河。

This important matter brooks no delay. We must talk about it now.
这件要事不容耽搁,我们必须现在谈谈。
broom(pt.: broomed, pp.: broomed, prp.: brooming, pl.: brooms)
n. 扫帚
He stopped sweeping and rested on the broom.
他停止扫地,倚着扫帚休息。

He picked up the broom to help me sweep the floor.
他拿起扫帚帮我扫地。
brother(pl.: brothers)
n. 兄弟
John and Peter are brothers.
约翰和彼得是兄弟。

The man who captained the home team is my brother.
率领主队的是我的兄弟。
brow
n. 眉毛,额
His brows went up in surprise.
他惊讶地竖起了眉毛。

We reached the brow of the hill.
我们到达了山脊上。
brown(pt.: browned, pp.: browned, prp.: browning)
a. 褐色的,棕色的

n. 褐色,棕色

(姓)布朗
She likes to wear brown.
她喜欢穿褐色的衣服。

This meat takes some time to brown properly when cooking.
这种肉要花点时间才能煮成恰到好处的褐色。
brownish
a. 带褐色的
暂无例句
browse(pt.: browsed, pp.: browsed, prp.: browsing)
v. 浏览,吃草
I had a browse through the books on the shelf.
我浏览了一遍书架上的书。

I spent hours browsing in the bookstore.
我花了几个小时在书店里浏览图书。
browser
n. 吃嫩叶的动物,浏览书本的人
暂无例句
bruise(pt.: bruised, pp.: bruised, prp.: bruising, pl.: bruises)
n. 瘀伤,擦伤

v. 受伤,擦伤
She fell and bruised her knee.
她摔倒在地,膝盖上起了紫血块。

She had a dilly of a bruise on her arm.
她手臂上有一块显眼的伤痕.
brush(pt.: brushed, pp.: brushed, prp.: brushing, pl.: brushes)
n. 刷子,画笔

v. 刷,画
I'll give my coat a good brush.
我要把我的衣服好好刷一下。

I must brush up my English before I go to London.
去伦敦之前,我必须好好温习一下英文。
brutal
a. 野蛮的
Many a rich businessman reached the top by trampling on others in the most brutal way.
许多富商靠极其残酷地践踏别人而爬了上去。

NATO's invasion of this independent country is a brutal violation of human rights.
北约对这个独立的国家的侵略是对人权的野蛮侵犯。
bubble(pt.: bubbled, pp.: bubbled, prp.: bubbling, pl.: bubbles)
n. 泡沫
The gas bubbled to the surface of the water.
气体变成气泡升上水面。

He bubbled questions.
他接二连三地提问题。
buck
n. 钱
He is always bucking about his experience.
他总是自吹自擂他的经历。

Don't try to buck the system.
不要反对这个制度。
bucket(pt.: bucketed, pp.: bucketed, prp.: bucketing, pl.: buckets)
n. 水桶
How many buckets of water will we need to fill this small pond?
装满这个小池塘需要多少桶水?

Water splashed into the bucket from the tap.
水从龙头里喷溅著注入水桶中.
buckle(pt.: buckled, pp.: buckled, prp.: buckling, pl.: buckles)
n. 皮带扣
They chatted idly for a few moments, then each buckled down to work.
他们闲聊了一会儿;然后各人集中精神干活。

He buckled up his belt tightly.
他把裤带扣得紧紧的。
bud(pt.: budded, pp.: budded, prp.: budding, pl.: buds)
n. 芽,花蕾

v. 发芽,萌芽
The roses are in bud.
玫瑰花正含苞待放。

The new buds appear in the spring.
春天嫩芽初绽。
Buddha(pl.: Buddhas)
n. 佛佗
A representation or likeness of Buddha.
佛像佛的象征或替代物

The body of teachings expounded by the Buddha.
佛法佛祖用来说明佛经的正文
Buddhism
n. 佛教
One of the major schools of Buddhism, active in Japan, Korea, Nepal, Mongolia, and China, which teaches social concern and universal salvation.
大乘佛教佛教的主要流派之一,流传于日本、朝鲜、尼泊尔、蒙古和中国,教导人们关心社会和普渡众生。
budget(pt.: budgeted, pp.: budgeted, prp.: budgeting, pl.: budgets)
n. 预算

v. 编预算,为…做预算
A family on a budget can't afford meat every day.
经济拮据的家庭不能每天享用肉食。

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is expected to announce tax cuts in this year's budget.
人们期望财政大臣公布在本年度预算中削减税收。
buffalo(pt.: buffaloed, pp.: buffaloed, prp.: buffaloing, pl.: buffalo)
n. 水牛
There were lots of buffaloes in the North America 100 years ago.
100年前,北美有大量的野牛。

He tried to buffalo me at first meeting but I soon caught on to his tricks.
初次见面时他企图欺骗我,但是我很快就明白了他耍的花招。
buffer
n. 缓冲,缓冲区
His sense of humour was a useful buffer when things were going badly for him.
他有幽默感, 这使他在逆境中聊以自慰.

Refers to push-down stack procedures and is the acronym for last in/first out, a buffer procedure.
一种把数据压入堆栈的过程,即数据缓冲的过程。LastIn/FirstOut的缩写。
buffering
中间转换(寄存),缓冲记忆装置
A protective pier or dock apron used as a buffer against floating ice.
桥墩护槛保护桥椁免受浮冰碰撞的护栏或码头围栏

A buffer in a drum used to temporarily store data.
磁鼓中用来暂时存放数据的一种缓冲区。
buffet
n. 自助餐

v. 打击

vt. 连续猛击
We had a buffet supper last evening.
昨天晚上,我们吃了一次自助晚餐。

The ship buffeted through the big waves.
这艘船在波涛中奋勇前进。
bug(pt.: bugged, pp.: bugged, prp.: bugging, pl.: bugs)
n.小虫, 臭虫

v.装置窃听器, 打扰
The police tested the room for bugs.
警察检查房间里是否放有窃听器。

Our test flight was to discover the bugs in the new plane.
试验飞行是为了发现新飞机有何毛病。
build(pt.: built, pp.: built, prp.: building, pl.: builds)
v. 建立,建筑
That house is built of bricks.
那座房子是砖造的。

We are of the same build.
我们的身材一样。
builder(pl.: builders)
n. 建立者
He is the builder of the great empire.
他是大帝国的创立者。

The builder cost out the job at$6, 500.
营造商给这活儿估价为6,500美元。
building(pl.: buildings)
n. 建筑物
Houses and churches are buildings.
房子和教堂是建筑物。

The building does not conform to safety regulations.
这座建筑物不符合安全条例。
bulb(pt.: bulbed, pp.: bulbed, prp.: bulbing, pl.: bulbs)
n. 电灯泡,球状物
Onions and lilies grow from bulbs.
洋葱和百合是从球茎中长出的。

We will have to change the bulb; it's gone.
电灯泡爆了,我们需要换一个。
bulge(pt.: bulged, pp.: bulged, prp.: bulging, pl.: bulges)
n. 胀,膨胀

v. 凸出,使...膨胀
My pockets were bulging with apples.
我的口袋因装着苹果而鼓起来了。

I can't eat any more; my stomach is bulging.
我一点也吃不下,肚子都鼓起来了。
bulk(pt.: bulked, pp.: bulked, prp.: bulking, pl.: bulks)
n. 大部分,大多数,大块,大批,容积,体积

vi. 越来越大

vt. (使)更大
The cake bulked up.
蛋糕发起来了。

Do they charge carriage by bulk?
他们是否按体积计算运费?
bull
a. 大型(的),公牛(似的),雄性(的)

n. 公牛
He likes to throw the bull.
他喜欢吹牛。

The Bull Team is made up of 15 players.
公牛队由十五个运动员组成。
bullet(pl.: bullets)
n. 子弹
He was hurt by a bullet.
他被子弹伤着了。

The bullet hit him in the chest.
子弹击中了他的胸膛。
bulletin(pt.: bulletined, pp.: bulletined, prp.: bulletining, pl.: bulletins)
n. 公报

vt. 发表
He posted a bulletin on the board.
他在布告板上贴了一张公告。

In the November2, 19- issue of the Japan trade bulletin, you advertise fountain pen, pencil, etc.
从19—年11月2日《日本贸易公报》看到贵公司有关钢笔和铅笔等广告。
bullets
n. 弹药,军火
A sergeant went from door to door requisitioning bullets for the men.
一名中士挨家挨户地给战士们征集弹药。

That gun must be loaded with0.22 bullets.
那支枪必须装0。22英寸直径的子弹。
bullish
a. 似牡牛的,看涨的,上扬的
Freight market continue bullish no chance to get same rate presently.
海运市场持续看涨,目前无法获得相同的运费率。
bully
n. 欺凌弱小者,土霸,开球

v. 威胁,恐吓,欺负
The manager tried to bully his men into working harder by threatening them with dismissal.
经理企图以解雇来威胁,迫使职工更卖力气。

You've solved the puzzle at last? Well, bully for you!
你最後把这难题解决啦? 哦, 你可真棒!
bump(pt.: bumped, pp.: bumped, prp.: bumping, pl.: bumps)
n. 撞击,隆起物

v. 碰撞,颠簸而行
He fell down with a bump.
他噗通一声倒了下去。

I've bumped my knee on the wall.
我的膝盖撞上了墙壁。
bumper
n. 缓冲挡,满杯,丰收
A bumper is a part of a motor vehicle.
保险杆是机动车辆的一部分。

Please give me a bumper.
请给我斟一满杯。
bunch(pt.: bunched, pp.: bunched, prp.: bunching, pl.: bunches)
n. 一串,一束

v. 使捆成束,挤成一群

vi. 集中

vt. 使成一束(或一群等)
I received a bunch of flowers this morning.
今天早晨我收到一束花。

From the drawer Mr Mach took out a chain, with a bunch of keys dangling at its end.
马赫先生从抽屉里拿出一条链子,链子一头挂着一串钥匙。
bundle(pt.: bundled, pp.: bundled, prp.: bundling, pl.: bundles)
n. 捆,束
He sold a bundle of old magazines to the second hand bookstore.
他把一捆就杂志卖给了旧书店。

She bundled her son off to school.
她匆匆忙忙把儿子打发到学校去了。
bungalow(pl.: bungalows)
n. 平房
A bungalow does not have an upstairs.
平房没有上层.

His country cottage turned out to be an enormous bungalow.
他的“乡下房子”原来是一座大平房。
bunk
n. 铺位(座床,床铺)

vt 为...提供卧铺
Fully clothed, he fell across his bunk and was instantly asleep.
他衣服也不脱往床铺上横着一躺,很快就睡着了。

A built-in bed or bunk, as on a ship or a train.
舱位,卧铺位卧铺或上下铺位,如船或火车上的
buoyant
a. 有浮力的,心情愉快的
Salt water is more buoyant than fresh water.
盐水比淡水浮力大。

The raft would be more buoyant if it was less heavy.
木筏若轻一点浮起的就更好了。
burden
n. 负担,重载

v. 使负重,装载,烦扰
Don't burden yourself with unnecessary problems.
勿为不必要的问题所累。

Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey towards it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.
希望像太阳,我们向它走去时,它在我们身后投下我们负担的影子。
bureau(pl.: bureaus)
n. 局,办公处
He worked in a travel bureau.
他在一家旅行社工作。

The goods were inspected by the China Commodity Inspection Bureau before shipment.
这批货在装船前由中国商品检验局进行过检验。
bureaucracy(pl.: bureaucracies)
n. 官僚政治
It was hard to understand all the minute gradations of their bureaucracy.
很难弄清楚他们那套官僚体制全部细微的层次分别。

The dead hand of bureaucracy is slowing our progress.
官僚主义的流毒拖慢了我们的进步.
burgeon(pt.: burgeoned, pp.: burgeoned, prp.: burgeoning)
n. 芽,嫩枝

v. 萌芽,发芽
暂无例句
burglar(pt.: burglared, pp.: burglared, prp.: burglaring, pl.: burglars)
n. 窃贼
The burglar got into the house through the bedroom window.
窃贼是从卧室的窗户潜入这所房子的。

The burglar was sentenced to death.
那个窃贼被判死刑。
burial(pl.: burials)
n. 埋葬
The burial was done early in the morning without a ceremony.
安葬是在大清早进行的,没有举行葬礼。

His body was brought back to England for burial.
他的遗体已运回英国埋葬.
burn(pt.: burned, pp.: burned, prp.: burning)
n. 烧伤,灼伤

v. 燃烧,烧着,烧毁,灼伤
She is burning to tell you the news.
她急于要告诉你这消息。

Paper burns easily.
纸容易着火。
burrow(pt.: burrowed, pp.: burrowed, prp.: burrowing, pl.: burrows)
n. (兔子等)所掘的地洞

v. 挖洞

vi. 翻寻,挖洞

vt. 挖掘(洞穴),钻进
She burrowed her head into my shoulder.
她把头紧靠在我的肩膀上。

It's said that a rabbit usually will have more than one burrows.
据说兔子有不止一个洞穴。
burst(pt.: burst, pp.: burst, prp.: bursting, pl.: bursts)
n. 破裂,阵,爆发

v. 爆裂,突发
The square is bursting with tourists.
广场上到处都是游客。

I felt as if my heart would burst with joy.
我觉得自己高兴得心花怒放。
bury(pt.: buried, pp.: buried, prp.: burying)
v. 埋葬
Both his grandparents were buried here.
他的祖父母都葬在这里。

He walked slowly, his hands buried in his pockets.
他走得很慢,两手插在衣袋里。
bus(pt.: bused, pp.: bused, prp.: busing, pl.: busses)
n. 公共汽车
I got up late this morning and missed the bus.
今天早晨我起床晚了,错过了公共汽车。

Here is ten pounds; the extra will cover your bus fares.
这儿是10镑钱,多余可用作公共汽车。
buses
n. 公共汽车
There were so many people that the company put on extra buses.
人数太多,公司加开了公共汽车。

Five persons died during the collision between two buses.
5个人死于公共汽车相撞。
bush
n. 灌木,灌木丛
There is a rose bush in front of the office.
办公室前有一丛玫瑰。

The juniper is a type of evergreen bush with purple berries.
杜松子是一种生有紫红色浆果的常绿灌木。
business(pl.: businesses)
n. 商业,生意,事务
They've done some business together.
他们一起做过生意。

It's a teacher's business to make student learn.
使学生学习是教师的责任。
businessman(pl.: businessmen)
n. 商人
Many a rich businessman reached the top by trampling on others in the most brutal way.
许多富商靠极其残酷地践踏别人而爬了上去。

He was a shrewd businessman. He knew which side his bread was buttered on.
他是一个精明的商人,深知自己的利益所在。
bust(pt.: bust, pp.: bust, prp.: busting)
n. 半身像,胸部,萧条,破产,不景气
He and his wife busted up a year ago.
他和他的妻子一年前分居了。

He got a bust in the nose.
他鼻子上挨了一拳。
bustle
n. 扰嚷

v. 奔忙,催促
It seems that he enjoys the hustle and bustle of life in the big city.
看起来他似乎很喜欢大城市的热闹繁忙的生活。

She is always bustling about the house.
她总是为家务忙个没完。
busy(pt.: busied, pp.: busied, prp.: busying)
a. 忙的,繁忙的

v. 使忙于
I'm sorry, sir, the telephone line is busy.
对不起,先生,电话占线。

To forget his trouble, he busied himself in his garden .
为了把烦恼忘却,他让自己忙于花园的工作。
but(pl.: buts)
ad. 仅仅,只

conj. 但是

prep. 除...以外
Do as I tell you, no but about it.
照我说的去做,不得反对。

He's still but a child.
他还是个小孩子。
butcher(pt.: butchered, pp.: butchered, prp.: butchering, pl.: butchers)
n. 屠夫,肉商,小贩
They butchered the war prisoners.
他们残杀战俘。

Hitler was as a great a butcher as the world has seen.
希特勒是有史以来最大的杀人狂。
butter(pt.: buttered, pp.: buttered, prp.: buttering)
n. 奶油
He spread butter on his bread.
他在面包上涂黄油。

I've seen you buttering up the boss!
我看见你巴结老板来著!
butterfly(pl.: butterflies)
n. 蝴蝶
I don't like this young woman; she seems a social butterfly.
我不喜欢这个年轻女子,她象个交际花。

It shows the metamorphosis of a larva into a butterfly.
它展示了从幼虫变成蝴蝶的过程。
button(pt.: buttoned, pp.: buttoned, prp.: buttoning, pl.: buttons)
n. 钮扣,按钮

v. 扣住
One of the buttons has come off my coat.
我上衣上的一颗扣子掉了。

My skirt buttons at the back.
我的裙子是背后扣扣子的。
buy(pt.: bought, pp.: bought, prp.: buying)
n. 购买,买卖

v. 买
Money can't buy happiness.
金钱买不来幸福。

They bought peace with their freedom.
他们牺牲自由换取和平。
buyer(pl.: buyers)
n. 买主,买方
He is a buyer of our products.
他是我们产品的买主。

The contract was fulfilled on the part of the buyer.
买方遵守了合同。
buzz(pt.: buzzed, pp.: buzzed, prp.: buzzing, pl.: buzzes)
n. 嗡嗡声

v. 发出嗡嗡声
He buzzed for his secretary to come.
他按蜂鸣器叫秘书进来。

My brain is buzzing.
我的脑袋嗡嗡响。
buzzer(pl.: buzzers)
n. 翁翁作声的东西,蜂音器,信号手
The moving part of an electromagnetic device such as a relay, buzzer, or loudspeaker.
电枢电磁装置的移动部分,如继电器,蜂音器或扬声器

The buzzer rang when the meal was ready.
饭做好时蜂呜器发出 兹 兹的响声.
by
prep. 被,经由,在...之前
He hurried by and disappeared in the wood.
他匆匆走过去,消失在森林里。

The house by the lake is a restaurant.
湖边的那座房子是家饭店。
bye
int. 再见
Bye for now!
那就再见了!

Look after yourself, Bye!
自己当心点。再见!
bypass(prp.: bypassing)
v. 绕开, 忽视

n. 支路,旁道
We managed to bypass the shopping centre by taking side-streets.
我们尽量走小路以绕过购物中心区.

If we take the bypass we'll avoid the town centre.
我们走旁道, 就能避开市镇的中心.
byproduct
n. 副产品
暂无例句
byte
字节,8位元组
Alternative spelling of byte.
字节byte的另一种拼法。

The carry from bit3 to bit4 needed for adding packed binary coded decimal number correctly, where two binary coded decimal digits reside in one8-bit byte.
在两个用二进制编码的十进制数字同居于一个8位字节内的情况下,为了正确地对装配型二进制编码的十进制数进行相加所需的从第3位到第4位的进位。
cab(pt.: cabbed, pp.: cabbed, prp.: cabbing, pl.: cabs)
n. 出租汽车

v. 乘出租车

vi. 乘出租马车
Shall we walk or take a cab?
我们走路还是坐出租车?

A cab will be there in ten minutes.
过10分钟会有一辆出租汽车到那儿。
cabbage(pl.: cabbages)
n. 卷心菜,洋白菜
I like to cook dishes with cabbage.
我喜欢用洋白菜做菜。

My mother was a lady, but just the same she ate boiled cabbage with a knife.
我母亲是个淑女,可她还是用餐刀吃煮过的卷心菜。
cabin(pt.: cabined, pp.: cabined, prp.: cabining, pl.: cabins)
n. 船舱,机舱,小木屋
The hunter hid in a log cabin.
猎人藏在小木屋里。

A narrow bed built like a shelf into or against a wall, as in a ship's cabin.
铺位,卧铺在船舱里,挨着墙或嵌入墙内的,象架子似的窄床
cabinet(pl.: cabinets)
n. 橱柜,内阁
The question was discussed in cabinet.
在内阁会议上讨论了这个问题。

They have found out the mole in the cabinet.
他们已经发现了内阁中的间谍。
cable(pt.: cabled, pp.: cabled, prp.: cabling, pl.: cables)
n. 电缆,海底电报

v. 打海底电报
She cabled the good news about her arrival in Chicago.
她打电报说她已顺利到达芝加哥。

A number of cables are needed in this project.
这项工程需要大量电缆。
cabling
布线
暂无例句
cache(pt.: cached, pp.: cached, prp.: caching)
n. 隐藏所,隐藏的粮食或物资,贮藏物

v. 隐藏
A hidden fund or supply stored for future use; a cache.
积聚,囤积为备将来使用而藏起来的钱或物;密窖,贮藏处

He job of cache coherency is done partially by the hardware and partially by the operating system.
保证高速缓存一致性的工作由硬件和操作系统共同分担。
CAD
n. 卑鄙的男人,下流人

n.计算机辅助设计

计算机存取装置
He's no gentleman, he's a cad.
他可不是正经人, 他是个无赖.
caddy(pt.: caddied, pp.: caddied, prp.: caddying, pl.: caddies)
盒,箱
暂无例句
cadre
n. 干部
A cadre must reach out to and be one with the masses.
一个干部必须联系群众,同群众打成一片。

Do you think him a good cadre?
你们认为他是个好干部吗?
cafe(pl.: cafes)
n. 咖啡馆
We had our lunch in a cafe and hurried back to the car.
我们在一家小餐馆里吃了午饭,就又匆匆回到车上。

The police came and ejected the noisy youths from the cafe room.
"警察来了,把那些吵吵嚷嚷的青年人从咖啡馆里撵了出去。"
cafeteria(pl.: cafeterias)
n. 自助餐厅
A noisy cafeteria.
嘈杂的自助餐厅

A snack bar or small cafeteria, as on a military installation.
随军小卖部小吃店或小自助餐厅,如军事单位中的
cage(pt.: caged, pp.: caged, prp.: caging, pl.: cages)
n. 笼子

v. 关入笼中

vt. 把...关入笼内
The old man wants to buy a cage for birds.
老人想买一个鸟笼。

Criminals are kept in the cages on this island.
刑事犯被关在岛上的牢房里。
CAI
计算机辅助教学
暂无例句
cake(pt.: caked, pp.: caked, prp.: caking, pl.: cakes)
n. 蛋糕
The newly published American novel sold like hot cakes.
那部新出版的美国小说是市场上的畅销货。

Jack's shoes were caked with mud in a country road after a shower.
阵雨过后走在乡村小路上,杰克的鞋子上沾了些泥块。
CAL
计算机辅助学习
暂无例句
calamity(pl.: calamities)
n. 灾难,不幸事件
More than 50 people were killed in this calamity.
这次灾难中有五十多人丧生。

The attack on Pearl Harbor was a crushing calamity.
偷袭珍珠港(对美军来说)是一场毁灭性的灾难。
calcium
n. 钙
We need some calcium everyday.
我们每天需要些钙。

Calcium is beneficial to our bones.
钙对我们的骨骼有益。
calculate(pt.: calculated, pp.: calculated, prp.: calculating)
v. 计算,考虑,计划
The new regulations are deliberately calculated to make cheating impossible.
新的法规旨在杜绝诈骗行为。

The government has to calculate the likely effects on revenues of a big drop in the oil price.
政府必须估算出油价大幅度下降对财政收入可能产生的影响。
calculation(pl.: calculations)
n. 计算
After much calculation, they offered him the job.
经过慎重考虑,他们把这项工作交给他了。

You are out in your calculation.
你失算了。
calculator(pl.: calculators)
n. 计算器
Who's swiped my calculator?
谁把我的计算器偷走了?

Cross-check your answer by using a calculator.
用计算器核对一下你的答案.
calendar(pt.: calendared, pp.: calendared, prp.: calendaring, pl.: calendars)
n. 日历,月历,日程表
He put the desk calendar on the shelf.
他把台历放在书架上。

The cup final is an important date in the sporting calendar.
足总杯决赛在运动日程表中是个重要日子。
calf
n. 小牛,小牛皮, 腓肠:小腿后背的肌肉块,主要由腓肠肌形成
The cow cast her calf.
母牛流产了。

The calf fumbled for its mother's udder for milk.
小牛摸索着妈妈的乳房找奶吃。
calibrate
v. 测定口径,查看刻度,划刻度 校正
暂无例句
call(pt.: called, pp.: called, prp.: calling, pl.: calls)
n. 呼叫,访问,打电话

v. 呼叫,访问,打电话

n.[计算机] DOS命令 : 从当前运行的批文件中引用第二个批文件,然后返回到原来的批文件
His behavior called forth sharp criticism.
他的行为招致尖锐的批评。

I'll call you back.
我会给你回电话的。
callback
回叫(回答)信号
The computerized phone has a callback facility.
计算机化的电话有回叫装置。
caller(pl.: callers)
n. 打电话的人
The priest is a regular caller.
这位神父经常来访。

I'm sorry, caller, their telephone seems to be broken.
对不起,对方的电话好象坏了。
calling(pl.: callings)
n. 职业,行业,邀请 召集
By calling, he is a hunter.
他的职业是猎人。

The hen clucked when calling her chickens.
母鸡唤小鸡时,发出咯咯的叫声。
callous(pl.: callouses)
a. 麻木的,无情的,坚硬的
A callous indifference to the suffering of others.
对他人之痛苦漠不关心的铁石心肠的人
calm(pt.: calmed, pp.: calmed, prp.: calming)
n. 平稳,风平浪静

a. 平静的,冷静的

v. 平静下来,镇静
It was a beautiful morning, calm and serene.
那是一个宁静、明媚的早晨。

You should keep calm even in face of danger.
即使面临危险,你也应当保持镇静。
calorie(pl.: calories)
n. 卡(热量单位)
How many calories can an ounce of sugar supply?
一盎司糖可以供给多少卡热量?

Her diet restricts her to 1500 calories a day.
她的规定饮食限制她每天摄入1500卡的热量。
calory(pl.: calories)
n. 卡
How many calories can an ounce of sugar supply?
一盎司糖可以供给多少卡热量?

The tin of ban have a calorific value of250 calories or have250 calories.
这听蚕豆含250卡的热值或250个卡里路。
CAM
计算机辅助制造
A rod moved by a cam to operate the valves in an internal-combustion engine.
阀门挺杆通过凸轮转动的杆,用来操纵内燃机的阀门

The movements of trade cam be graphed out, enabling the firm to plan their future markets and advertising.
贸易情况能用图表表示出来,以便该公司能规划未来的市场和广告。
camcorder
便携式摄像机,摄录机
暂无例句
camel(pl.: camels)
n. 骆驼
The merchant decided to use camels to carry his goods across the desert.
商人决定用骆驼载运货物穿过沙漠。

The camel is a herbivorous animal.
骆驼是一种食草动物。
camera(pl.: cameras)
n. 照相机
We have a video camera.
我们有一架摄像机。

We forgot to take our camera when traveling.
我们旅行时忘记带照相机了。
camp
n. 露营,帐棚

v. 露营,扎营
The boys have decided to go camping next week.
男孩子们已决定下个星期去露营。

You and I belong to different political camps.
你和我属于不同的政治阵营。
campaign(pt.: campaigned, pp.: campaigned, prp.: campaigning, pl.: campaigns)
n. 战役,运动,活动

v. 参加活动,参加竞选
Joan is campaigning for equal rights for women.
琼在从事争取妇女平等权力的活动。

That politician won the presidential election campaign and became the President.
那位政治家赢得了总统选举,成为了总统。
campus(pt.: campused, pp.: campused, prp.: campusing, pl.: campuses)
n. (大学)校园
The new library was built in the centre of the campus.
新图书馆建在校园的中心。

I live on campus.
我住在校园内。
can
v. 开罐

conj. 能,可以

n.罐头
The fish is canned in the factory.
鱼在这家厂里装成罐头。

There is only one can of meat left.
只剩下一听肉了。
Canada
n. 加拿大
People from many countries immigrated to the United States and Canada.
许多国家的人移居到美国和加拿大。

The maple leaf is the emblem of Canada.
枫叶是加拿大的象征。
Canadian
a. 加拿大(人)的

n. 加拿大人
Her mother is a Canadian.
她母亲是加拿大人。

The expedition suffered all the rigors of a Canadian winter.
这支探险队饱受了加拿大严冬的折磨。
canal(pt.: canalled, pp.: canalled, prp.: canalling, pl.: canals)
n. 运河,沟渠
Many oceangoing ships are sailing on the canal.
许多远洋船只在这条运河上航行。

The canal is navigable all the year.
这条运河全年可通航。
cancel(pt.: canceled, pp.: canceled, prp.: canceling, pl.: cancels)
n. 取消,撤消

v. 取消,删去
He cancelled his order.
他撤消了定货单。

The match had to be cancelled because of bad weather.
比赛因天气不好只得取消。
cancer(pl.: cancers)
n. 癌
He's got a cancer in his liver.
他得了肝癌。

The patient finally died from cancer.
那位病人最终死于癌症。
candidate(pl.: candidates)
n. 候选人,求职者
There are three candidates for the vacancy.
这一空缺有三名候选人。

She had been nominated as candidate for the presidency.
她已被提名为总统候选人。
candle(pt.: candled, pp.: candled, prp.: candling, pl.: candles)
n. 蜡烛
If you go on burning the candle at both ends, you will be ill.
你如果再这样起早贪黑地干活,你会病倒的。

These discoveries are not worth the candle.
这些发现毫无价值。
candy(pt.: candied, pp.: candied, prp.: candying, pl.: candies)
n. 糖果
The baby was given a piece of candy.
这孩子拿到了一块糖。

He bought some candies for me.
他给我买了几种糖果。
cane(pt.: caned, pp.: caned, prp.: caning, pl.: canes)
n. 手杖,细长的茎,藤条

v. 以杖击,以藤编制的
The man was so weak that he had to walk with a cane.
那人太虚弱了,不得不拄着拐杖走路。

Cane is pliable when wet.
藤条潮湿时易弯曲.
cannon(pt.: cannoned, pp.: cannoned, prp.: cannoning, pl.: cannons)
n. 大炮

vi. 开炮
The destroyer's armament consist of several small cannon, two torpedo tube and a number of anti-craft gun.
驱逐舰上的武器装备包括几门小口径大炮,两个鱼雷发射管与数门高射炮。

The cannon shot the town to pieces.
大炮的射击毁了这座城市。
canoe(pt.: canoed, pp.: canoed, prp.: canoeing, pl.: canoes)
n. 独木舟,轻舟

v. 乘独木舟
We crossed the lake in a canoe.
我们乘独木舟过河。

They were canoeing in the lake.
他们在湖中划独木舟。
canteen(pl.: canteens)
n. 食堂
The canteen is more than usually busy today.
今天食堂比往常忙得多.

He always bring a canteen with him on a hike.
他作徒步旅行时总是带著水壶。
canvas(pt.: canvased, pp.: canvased, prp.: canvasing, pl.: canvases)
n. 帆布
The artist showed me his canvases.
画家给我看了他的油画。

The plumber stowed all his gear in a canvas bag.
管子工把他所有的工具都装进一只帆布袋里。
canvasser
n. 挨户推销商品的推销员
暂无例句
cap(pt.: capped, pp.: capped, prp.: capping, pl.: caps)
n. 帽子,盖子

v. 给戴帽,覆盖于…顶端
Who is the boy in the official school cap?
那个戴校帽的男孩是谁?

He capped my story by telling a better one.
他把我讲的故事加以改进,讲出一个更好的故事。
capability(pl.: capabilities)
n. 能力,才能,性能,容量
The act or capability of attracting.
吸引力,魅力吸引的行为或能力

The capability, especially of a vehicle tread or tire, to remain on top of a soft surface, such as sand, wet ground, or snow.
浮力,不下陷能力尤指车辆的轮胎表层使轮胎保持不陷入柔软表面如沙地、湿地或雪地的能力
capable
a. 有能力的
He is a very capable doctor.
他是一个很高明的医生。

Our position is capable of improvement.
我们的地位可以改善。
capacitance
n. 电容
暂无例句
capacitor
n. 电容器
Some of the students are welding capacitor; the others resistor.
学生中的一些人在焊接电容,另一些人在焊接电阻。

Some of the students are welding capacitors; the others resistors.
学生中的一些人在焊接电容,另一些人在焊接电阻。
capacity(pl.: capacities)
n. 能力,容量,容积
The lift has a capacity of 15 persons.
这部电梯的载容量为15 人。

Some people have a greater capacity for happiness than others.
有的人享得起福,有的人享不起福。
cape
n. 岬,海角,披肩
The man has a red cape.
这人有一件红色的斗篷。

A cape or headland.
岬海角或岬
capillary(pl.: capillaries)
n. 毛细管

a. 毛状的,毛细管的
The capillaries can be found everywhere in our body.
毛细血管遍布我们的全身。
capital(pl.: capitals)
n. 首都,首府,大写字母,资产

a. 首都的,重要的
Beijing is the capital of China.
北京是中国的首都。

Write your initials in capitals.
把你名字的第一个字母写成大写。
capitalism
n. 资本主义
He was always preaching the virtues of capitalism.
他总是宣传资本主义的长处。

Some say that capitalism and socialism will eventually converge.
有人说资本主义和社会主义最终会合而为一。
capitalized
大写的
She capitalized on her opponent's mistake and won the game.
她利用了她对手的失误赢得了比赛。
capitation
n. 人头税,每人均摊费
暂无例句
capstan
主动轮
暂无例句
capsule(pt.: capsuled, pp.: capsuled, prp.: capsuling, pl.: capsules)
n. 胶囊,太空舱
The capsule is filled with small soluble cases.
胶囊里充满了可溶的小颗粒。

This capsule is used for animals.
这个太空舱是用来装载动物的。
captain(pt.: captained, pp.: captained, prp.: captaining, pl.: captains)
n. 船长

v. 率领,指挥
A captain commands a company or battery.
一个上尉指挥一个连队或炮兵连。

The man who captained the home team is my brother.
率领主队的是我的兄弟。
caption(pt.: captioned, pp.: captioned, prp.: captioning)
n. 说明,字幕,标题

v. 加上标题,加上说明
The title or caption of a newspaper article, usually set in large type.
大字标题通常用大号铅字排印的新闻报道的标题或题目

As a general contractor in Hong Kong, we are in need of one million square feet of the caption goods for prompt delivery.
本公司香港一家总承包商,目前需要此项货品100万平方英尺,须马上交货。
captive(pl.: captives)
n. 俘虏,迷恋者

a. 被俘的,被迷住的
She was held captive for almost a month.
她被监禁了将近一个月。

He remained a captive to her beauty.
他始终为她的美貌所迷惑。
capture(pt.: captured, pp.: captured, prp.: capturing, pl.: captures)
n. 抓取,战利品,捕获之物

v. 抓取,获得,迷住
The novel captured the imagination of thousands of readers.
这部小说引起了千万读者的想象。

The capture of the city shocked everyone in the country.
这座城市被占领使国人大为震惊。
car(pl.: cars)
n. 小汽车
The car drew up alongside the road.
小汽车在路边停下来。

Repairing your car will cost a minimum of 100 dollars.
修理你的汽车最低限度要100美元。
caravan(pl.: caravans)
n. 旅行队,有篷顶的大车
The gipsy traveled in caravans.
吉普赛人坐着大篷车旅行。

The caravan stopped for the night at an oasis.
旅行队在沙漠中的绿洲停下来过夜。
carbohydrate(pl.: carbohydrates)
n. 碳水化合物,醣
Carbohydrates provide our bodies with heat and energy.
碳水化合物给我们的身体提供热量和能量。

Synthesis of carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water using energy obtained from the chemical oxidation of simple inorganic compounds. This form of synthesis is limited to certain bacteria and fungi.
化学合成用简单无机化合物的化学氧化所产生的能量将二氧化碳和水合成碳水化合物。这种化学合成形式只限于某些细菌和真菌
carbon(pl.: carbons)
n. 碳,复写纸
The stick of carbon is often used in an electric arc lamp.
碳精棒常用于电弧灯。

I make a carbon copy of my documents.
我用复写纸复写文件。
carbonic
a. 碳的,由碳得到的
暂无例句
card
n. 卡片
I have received eleven Christmas cards by now.
到现在为止,我已经收到了十一张圣诞卡片。

They play cards every Friday.
他们每个星期五玩纸牌。
cardiac
n. 强心剂,强胃剂

a. 心脏的,(胃的)喷门
A patient whose heart has stopped beating, as in cardiac arrest.
心脏已停止跳动的病人心脏已停止跳动的病人,如患心脏病

The point or surface where two parts, such as the eyelids, lips, or cardiac valves, join or form a connection.
连合连合两部分例如眼睑、嘴唇或心脏瓣膜联合或形成连接的点或面
cardinal(pl.: cardinals)
n. 枢机主教,鲜红色

a. 主要的,深红色的
The cardinal idea of the Labor Party's political thought is that all people should be equal.
工党政治思想的要点是人人平等。

The cardinal number equal to109.
十亿基数,等于109
cardiovascular
a. 心脏血管的
暂无例句
care(pt.: cared, pp.: cared, prp.: caring, pl.: cares)
n. 小心,照料,忧虑

v. 关心,照顾,喜爱,介意

abbr.=Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe 汇款到欧洲合作社
Would you care for a drink?
你要不要来点儿喝的?

I don't care about the price, so long as the car is in good condition.
我不计较价钱,只要车很好用就行了。
career(pt.: careered, pp.: careered, prp.: careering, pl.: careers)
n. 生涯,职业
His early career was not a great success.
他早期的生涯并不很成功。

She is a career woman rather than a housewife.
她是职业妇女而不是家庭主妇。
careful
a. 小心的,仔细的
He is extremely careful about his appearance.
他十分讲究外表。

He is careful in his speech.
他说话谨慎。
carefully
ad. 小心地,仔细地
She drives carefully up the rocky lane.
她驾车小心地从这条很多石头的小路上驶过去。

You need to structure your arguments more carefully.
你需要更为仔细地组织自己的论点。
careless
a. 粗心的,疏忽的

n. 不关心的,粗心的[反]attentive
He is careless about his appearance.
他不讲究外表。

It was careless of you to leave the door unlocked.
你没锁门,太粗心了。
carelessly
ad. 不注意地,粗心地
An awkward driver carelessly ran into and damaged a family car on a highway.
有个蹩脚的司机在公路上粗心大意地撞毁了一辆家用汽车。

I warned him be was courting death, driving carelessly in a tight traffic.
我曾警告过他,在交通拥挤的情况下开车不小心就是在找死。
caress(pt.: caressed, pp.: caressed, prp.: caressing, pl.: caresses)
n. 爱抚,拥抱

v. 爱抚,抱,怜爱
The lonely child is longing for the caress of his mother.
这个孤独的孩子渴望母亲的爱抚。

He caressed his wife lovingly.
他爱怜地抚摸着他的妻子。
caret
n. 脱字符号,( ^ 文章中插字使用)
暂无例句
cargo(pl.: cargoes)
n. 船货,货物
The ship is discharging the cargo.
船正在卸货。

A cargo of steel was lost at sea.
有一货轮的钢材在海上遗失了。
carousel
n, 旋转木马
暂无例句
carpenter(pt.: carpentered, pp.: carpentered, prp.: carpentering, pl.: carpenters)
n. 木匠

v. 做木工活
His father is a carpenter.
他父亲是一位木匠。

Mr. Jones is a clever carpenter.
琼斯先生是个巧木匠。
carpet(pt.: carpeted, pp.: carpeted, prp.: carpeting, pl.: carpets)
n. 地毯,毛毯

v. 铺以地毯,铺盖
My plan will be on the carpet at today's meeting.
今天的会议将审议我的计划。

Our living room is covered with a carpet.
我们的起居室里铺了地毯。
carriage(pl.: carriages)
n. 四轮马车,车厢
Her carriage was the most beautiful one in the yard.
她的马车是院子里最漂亮的。

She has a graceful carriage.
她举止优雅。
carrier(pl.: carriers)
n. 运送者,媒介物,带菌者
He used to be a mail carrier.
他曾是个邮递员。

Legal interference with an opposing player to clear the path of the ball carrier.
阻挡干扰对方队员为带球者开道的合乎规定的阻止
carrot(pl.: carrots)
n. 胡萝卜
The dish of boiled beef and carrot tastes good.
那道清炖牛肉胡萝卜的菜味道不错。

Have some more carrot.
再吃点胡萝卜。
carry(pt.: carried, pp.: carried, prp.: carrying, pl.: carries)
n. 进位,超位

v. 携带,支持,意味,搬运,拿
This radio station does not carry any advertising.
这家广播电台不播送任何广告。

This is a dangerous area, so don't carry too much cash on you.
这个地区很危险,所以你身上不要带太多现金。
cart(pt.: carted, pp.: carted, prp.: carting, pl.: carts)
n. 二轮运货马车

v. 驾运货马车,用车装载
The horse pulled a cart loaded with potatoes.
马拉着一辆装满土豆的板车。

The farmer carted his vegetables to the market.
农民用车把蔬菜装运到市场。
carton(pt.: cartoned, pp.: cartoned, prp.: cartoning, pl.: cartons)
n. 硬纸盒,纸板箱
He snipped off the corner of the milk carton.
他剪掉牛奶袋的边角。

The kid drink up a whole big carton of juice after play in the hot sun.
孩子们在烈日下玩耍後,把一整大盒的果汁喝个精光。
cartoon(pt.: cartooned, pp.: cartooned, prp.: cartooning, pl.: cartoons)
n. 动画片

vt. 为...画漫画
The cartoon ended with collapse of stout party.
卡通以一个自以为是的人斗败后目瞪口呆作为结束。

The man looks like a cartoon character with a plaster on his temple.
那人太阳穴上贴了一块膏药,看上去像个卡通人物。
cartridge(pl.: cartridges)
n. 弹药筒,弹药,一卷软片

墨水筒,笔芯
A heavy paper cartridge case.
弹药箱一种沉重的纸板弹药箱

Such a projectile in a metal casing; a cartridge.
弹药(筒)装在金属盒中的射弹。弹药
carve(pt.: carved, pp.: carved, prp.: carving)
v. 雕刻,切
He carved me some very nice pieces of chicken.
他为我切了几块很好的鸡肉。

The statue was carved out of marble.
这座雕像是用大理石雕刻的。
cascade(pt.: cascaded, pp.: cascaded, prp.: cascading, pl.: cascades)
n. 小瀑布

v. 瀑布似地落下

vi. 像瀑布般冲下或倾泻
The water formed a cascade down the mountain.
水沿山泻下,形成一条瀑布。

Climbing plants with their bright flowers hung in cascades over the garden wall.
开出鲜艳花朵的爬藤植物瀑布般悬挂在花园墙上。
case(pt.: cased, pp.: cased, prp.: casing)
n. 情形,情况,箱,案例
She thought she was hurt but it wasn't the case.
她认为她受伤了,但事实上并非如此。

We ordered 3 cases of soda for the party.
我们为晚会定购了三箱苏打水。
cash(pt.: cashed, pp.: cashed, prp.: cashing)
n. 现金

v. 兑现,付现款
I have no ready cash on me, can I pay you tomorrow?
我身上没带现钱,明天付你行吗?

This is a dangerous area, so don't carry too much cash on you.
这个地区很危险,所以你身上不要带太多现金。
cashier
n. 出纳员,收银员
The cashier died in harness.
出纳员以身殉职。

The cheques must be signed in front of the cashier at the bank.
必须当著银行出纳员的面签这些支票。
cassette(pl.: cassettes)
n. 盒式录音带
He bought a new cassette recorder.
他买了一台新的盒式录音机。

There is a little window in the cassette case so that you can see the tape.
盒式音像带上有个小窗, 能看见里面的磁带.
cast(pt.: cast, pp.: cast, prp.: casting, pl.: casts)
n. 演员阵容,投掷

v. 投,掷,抛
The old man cast off his prodigal son and disinherited him.
老人断绝了与他的不肖儿子的关系,并剥夺了他的继承权。

She cast her eyes down to avoid direct eye contact.
她垂下双目以避免对视。
castle(pt.: castled, pp.: castled, prp.: castling, pl.: castles)
n. 城堡
The prince lived in a large and beautiful castle.
王子住在一个美丽的大城堡里。

The castle walls are very thick.
城堡的墙很厚。
casual(pl.: casuals)
a. 偶然的,随便的,非正式,漫不经心的
She is casual about winning the prize.
她对获奖漫不经心。

John is a casual; he can't find a proper job anywhere.
约翰是个临时工,他到处找不到正式工作。
casualty(pl.: casualties)
n. 变故,伤亡者,伤亡人数
Heavy casualties were reported (ie It was reported that many people had been killed) in the fighting.
据报战斗中伤亡惨重(很多人被杀).

The cottage was a casualty of the forest fire.
那小屋被森林大火烧毁.
cat(pl.: cats)
n. 猫,猫科动物

(CAT) 电子计算机横断层扫描
A cat mews.
猫喵喵叫。

The little cat gave me a playful bite.
小猫顽皮地轻轻咬了我一下。
catabolism
n. 分解代谢
暂无例句
catalog(pt.: cataloged, pp.: cataloged, prp.: cataloging, pl.: catalogs)
n. 目录,型录,大学概况手册
You can look for the book in the library catalog.
你可以在图书馆的图书目录上查找这本书。

Can you catalog all these books?
你能给所有这些书编目录吗?
catalogue(pt.: catalogued, pp.: catalogued, prp.: cataloguing, pl.: catalogues)
n. 目录,总目

v. 编入目录
You can look for the book in the library catalogue.
你可以在图书馆的图书目录上查找这本书。

Can you catalogue all these books?
你能给所有这些书编目录吗?
catalyst
n. 催化剂
The offer of a new job provided just the catalyst she needed.
这份新工作正是她所需要转变的契机。

A substance, especially an enzyme, that initiates or modifies the rate of a chemical reaction in a living body; a biochemical catalyst.
生物催化剂能在活的体内产生化学反应或改变生物体内化学反应速度的物质,尤指酶;生物化学催化剂
cataract(pl.: cataracts)
n. 大瀑布,奔流,洪水
He has developed a cataract.
他患上了白内障。
catastrophe(pl.: catastrophes)
n. 大灾难,大祸
The earthquake was a terrible catastrophe.
这次地震是个可怕的灾难。

Because of the failure the catastrophe will be coming.
因为失败,大祸就要来临了。
catch(pt.: caught, pp.: caught, prp.: catching, pl.: catches)
n. 捕捉,陷阱,捕获物

v. 抓住;赶上,了解,感染
That's a nice catch.
那球接得好。

It's noisy and I can't catch a word.
太吵了,我一句话也没有听清。
catching
a. 易传染的,有魅力的,迷人的

vbl. 捕捉,接住
The children are catching herrings.
那群孩子正在捕捉青鱼。

Her eyes are the most catching I have ever seen.
她的眼睛是我见到过的最迷人的。
category(pl.: categories)
n. 种类,类别
A category, especially an overly restrictive one.
分类,类别分类,尤指受过度限制分类

Dealing with a more restricted category.
小(项)的;小前提的与一个更严格的类别有关的
catena(pl.: catenae)
系列
暂无例句
cater(pt.: catered, pp.: catered, prp.: catering)
v. 备办食物,投合,迎合
Our politicians should learn to cater for the man in the street.
我们的政治家要学会投合广大普通群众的需要。

He has to cater for his boss.
他得迎合他的老板。
cathedral(pl.: cathedrals)
n. 大教堂
This cathedral was regarded as a miracle in architectural history.
这座大教堂被认为是建筑史上的奇迹。

This Gothic cathedral has attracted visitors from all around the world.
这座哥特式的大教堂吸引了世界各地的游客。
Catholic
a. 天主教的

n. 天主教徒
The atom bomb is of catholic concern.
原子弹受到普遍的关注。

She was a devout catholic.
她曾是个虔诚的天主教徒。
cation
正离子,阳离子
暂无例句
cattle(pl.: cattle)
n. 牛

n. 家畜,马,无价值的人,畜牲
Those poor soldiers died like cattle, without a struggle.
那些可怜的士兵未经抵抗,就象畜生一般死了。

The cattle are grazing.
牛在吃草。
causative
a. 引起...的
暂无例句
cause(pt.: caused, pp.: caused, prp.: causing, pl.: causes)
vt.引起

n.原因
Don't complain without good cause.
没有充分的理由就不要抱怨。

What caused his illness?
是什么使他生病?
caustic(pl.: caustics)
a. 腐蚀性的,刻薄的
A caustic verbal attack.
讽刺刻薄的口头上的攻击

An agent or instrument used to destroy abnormal tissue by burning, searing, or scarring, including caustic substances, electric currents, lasers, and very hot or very cold instruments.
烧灼剂通过烧、灼或结疤手段用于破坏不正常人体组织的药剂或仪器,包括腐蚀物质、电流、激光以及极热或极冷的仪器
caution(pt.: cautioned, pp.: cautioned, prp.: cautioning, pl.: cautions)
n. 小心,慎重,警示

v. 警告
He told us to proceed with caution.
他要我们谨慎行事。

I must caution you against the danger.
我必须告诫你应谨防危险。
cautious
a. 十分小心的,谨慎的
He is cautious in his choice of words.
他措辞很谨慎。

She is cautious of telling secrets.
她很谨慎,不会泄露秘密。
cave(pt.: caved, pp.: caved, prp.: caving, pl.: caves)
n. 山洞

v. (使)凹陷

vi. (in)塌落,倒坍
The roof of the old house caved in.
那栋旧房子的屋顶塌下了。

The cliffs are riddled with caves.
岩壁上布满洞穴。
cavity(pl.: cavities)
n. 洞,空穴,腔
I have a toothache because there is a cavity in one of my teeth.
我牙疼,因为我的一颗牙齿上有个洞。

A cavity or hollowed surface, especially of a bone.
腔尤指骨头的腔或凹陷的表面
cease(pt.: ceased, pp.: ceased, prp.: ceasing)
n. 停止

v. 停止,终了
As suddenly as it began, the rain ceased.
雨突然而来,骤然而止。

The old man ceased breathing the night before.
老人前一天晚上停止了呼吸。
cedilla(pl.: cedillas)
变音符
暂无例句
ceiling(pl.: ceilings)
n. 天花板
My bedroom is a large room with a high ceiling.
我的卧室是一个天花板很高的大房间。

This ceiling has a carved panel.
这块天花板带有刻花镶板。
cel
动画序列中的单帧
暂无例句
celebrate(pt.: celebrated, pp.: celebrated, prp.: celebrating)
v. 庆祝,祝贺,颂扬
He read us a sonnet that celebrates love.
他给我们读了一首歌颂爱情的十四行诗。

His victory was celebrated with music and dancing.
以音乐和舞蹈庆祝他的胜利。
celebration(pl.: celebrations)
n. 典礼,宗教仪式,庆祝会
I suppose we shall be having some sort of celebration for the bride.
我想我们还是来为新娘庆贺一番吧。

The climax of the celebration was a firework display.
庆祝会的高潮是燃放烟火。
celebrity(pl.: celebrities)
n. 名人, 著名,著名人士, 名声, 名誉, 社会名流
The infatuated fan stalked the celebrity.
那位着了迷的崇拜者追踪这位名人。

She became a celebrity overnight.
她一下变成名人了。
cell(pl.: cells)
n. 细胞,电池,单人牢房,蜂房
I have to buy a new dry cell.
我必须买一节新的干电池了。

The optical system of the eye stimulate cell of the retina.
眼睛的视觉系统刺激视网膜内的细胞。
cellar(pt.: cellared, pp.: cellared, prp.: cellaring, pl.: cellars)
n. 地窖,地下室

vt. 把...藏入地窑(或酒窑)
The plumber went down to the cellar to fix the leaky pipe.
管道工到地下室去修漏水的管子。

The cellar floods whenever it rains heavily.
一下大雨地窖里就灌满了水.
cellular
a. 细胞的

b. 手机
The classification of organisms based on cellular structure and function, especially on the structure and number of chromosomes.
细胞分类学在细胞结构和功能基础上的,特别是在染色体的结构和数量上的微生物的分类

The Administration is now threatening economic sanctions against Japan in a desperate attempt to reduce that deficit. The [last] straw that broke the camel's back was the failure of the Motorola Co. to win a large share of the Japanese cellular phone market.
政府现在急欲削减该项逆差,乃以经济制裁威胁日本。最后令(美国)再也不能容忍的事件就是:摩托罗拉公司
Celsius
a. 摄氏的
Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32 F) or zero/nought degrees Celsius (0 C).
水结成冰的温度是32华氏度(32 )或零摄氏度(0℃).

Water freezes at the temperature of 0 degrees Celsius.
水在摄氏零度结冰。
cement(pt.: cemented, pp.: cemented, prp.: cementing)
n. 水泥,接合剂

v. 接合,用水泥涂
The floor has been cemented over.
地板上铺了一层水泥。

Our object is to further cement trade relations.
我们的目标是进一步加强贸易关系。
cemetery(pl.: cemeteries)
n. 公墓,墓地
He was buried in this cemetery.
他被安葬在这个公墓里。

A vehicle for conveying a coffin to a church or cemetery.
柩车装运棺材去教堂或墓地的车辆
censor(pt.: censored, pp.: censored, prp.: censoring, pl.: censors)
n. 检查员, 潜意识的抑制,为Freud学派的术语

v. 检查
The censor insisted on excising the passage from the film.
电影审查员坚持剪去影片的这一段.

Two scenes were cut by the censor.
有两个镜头被审查员剪掉了.
census(pt.: censused, pp.: censused, prp.: censusing, pl.: censuses)
n. 户口普查

v. 实施统计调查
The census is taken one time every four years in our country.
我国每四年一次人口普查。

One authority on spiders made a census of the spiders in a grass field in the south of England
一位研究蜘蛛的权威对英国南部的一块草坪上的蜘蛛作了一次统计。
cent(pl.: cents)
n. 分
I don't have a cent with me.
我身上一分钱也没有。

We have to keep track of every cent we spend.
我们得记下我们花的每一分钱。
centenary(pl.: centenaries)
n. 一百年

a. 一百年的
The club will celebrate its centenary next year.
该俱乐部明年要庆祝一百周年纪念.

The college did us proud at the centenary dinner.
院方在一百周年校庆设宴款待我们。
center(pt.: centered, pp.: centered, prp.: centering, pl.: centers)
n. 中心,中央

v. 集中

vi. 居中

vt. 使集中
The topic centers on the crisis in these two countries.
话题以那两个国家的危机为中心。

He moved the table over to the center of the room.
他把桌子移到房间中心。
centering
定中心,置于中心
The capital and largest city of North Korea, in the southwest-central part of the country. It was an important cultural center and became capital of North Korea in1948. Population, 1,283,000.
平壤朝鲜的首都和最大城市,位于该国的中部偏西南,它是一个重要的文化中心并于1948年成为朝鲜的首都。人口1,283,000

A borough of north-central England northeast of Manchester. Incorporated in1626, it is a major commercial, transportation, communications, and industrial center. Population, 718,100.
利兹英国英格兰中北部城市,在曼彻斯特的东北部。1626年被合并,它是一个主要商业
centigrade
a. 分为百度的,摄氏的
The radio says a cold front is coming, with strong winds from the northwest. The highest temperature during the day will be two degrees centigrade.
收音机说有一个寒潮要来了。它会从西北带来一阵强风。白天最高气温将只有零上二度。

The animal's temperature drops to just over zero centigrade, and its heart beats very slowly.
动物的体温降到刚好在零摄氏度以上,心脏跳动非常缓慢。
centimeter(pl.: centimeters)
n. 厘米
He is 5 centimeters taller than her.
他比她高5公分。

The boy is 150 centimeters tall.
这个男孩有150厘米高。
central(pl.: centrals)
a. 中心的,中央的
Such values are central to our way of life.
这些价值对于我们的生活方式是至关重要的。

My house is very central.
我的家非常靠近市中心。
centre(pt.: centred, pp.: centred, prp.: centring)
n. 中心

v. 置于中央
Public interest centres on the outcome of next week's by-election.
公众的注意力集中在下周的补选结果上。

The new library was built in the centre of the campus.
新图书馆建在校园的中心。
century(pl.: centuries)
n. 世纪
This book was written centuries ago.
这本书是几百年前写的。

We are living in the 21st century.
我们生活在21世纪。
ceramic
a. 陶器的
These ceramic tiles are the ultimate in modern kitchen design.
这种瓷砖是现代厨房装修中的极品.

The art or technique of making objects of ceramic, especially from fired clay.
陶瓷学制作陶瓷物品的工艺或技术,尤指用耐火粘土制
cereal(pl.: cereals)
a. 谷类(的),谷物(的)

n. 谷类食物
Cereal products are good for our health.
谷物产品对我们的身体有益。

I have a bowl of cereal every morning.
我每天早晨吃一碗麦片粥。
cerebral
a. 脑的
He had a cerebral palsy.
他得了脑瘫。

Either of the lateral halves of the cerebrum; a cerebral hemisphere.
大脑半球大脑侧面半部分的任何一个;大脑半球
cerebrospinal
a. 脑脊髓的
暂无例句
ceremony(pl.: ceremonies)
n. 典礼,仪式,礼节,礼仪
The queen was crowned with proper ceremony.
女王以传统仪式举行了加冕礼。

They hold a mystic religious ceremony.
他们举行了一个神秘的宗教仪式。
certain
a. 一定的

pron. 某几个,某些

肯定的,无疑的,必然发生的
It's certain that every effect must have a cause.
无疑,每个结果必定有其原因。

I can't say for certain when he will arrive.
我说不准他什么时候会来。
certainly
ad. 当然
He will certainly come.
他一定会来的。

Certainly they must know the probable result of such speeches.
无疑,他们一定知道这样讲话可能产生的后果。
certainty(pl.: certainties)
n. 确定,确实的事情
I can't say with any certainty where I shall be next week.
我说不准下星期在什么地方。

We have no certainty of success.
我们没有成功的把握。
certificate
n. 证(明)书,执照

vt. 批准
The driver's certificate was suspended by the police.
这个司机的驾驶执照被警察吊销了。

She's going in for the Cambridge First Certificate.
她将参加剑桥初级证书考试.
certification
n. 证明, 保证,鉴定
Judicial certification of the validity of a will.
遗嘱检验文件遗嘱有效的法律证明文件

A certification on an affidavit declaring when, where, and before whom it was sworn.
宣誓证明附在宣誓书上的证明,声明何时、何地、在何人监誓下进行宣誓
certify(pt.: certified, pp.: certified, prp.: certifying)
v. 证明,保证
I certify that he has received your money.
我证明他已经收到了你的钱。

I can certify to her honesty.
我可以证明她是诚实的。
CG
心(动)电图描记器[缩]
暂无例句
chain(pt.: chained, pp.: chained, prp.: chaining, pl.: chains)
n. 链,连锁,束缚

v. 用铁练锁住,束缚,囚禁
I bought this loaf of bread in the chain store opposite the street.
我在街道对面的连锁商店里买了这只面包。

He is chained to his work.
他工作忙得不能分身。
chained
链接的
He is chained to his work.
他工作忙得不能分身。

He chained his bicycle to the post.
他把自行车拴到柱子上。
chair(pt.: chaired, pp.: chaired, prp.: chairing, pl.: chairs)
n. 椅子,席位,讲座

v. 担任(某事务)的主席
The old chair gave a groan when the fat man sat down on it.
那个胖子坐下时,旧椅子发出嘎吱的响声。

Father sits in the same chair every evening.
父亲每晚都坐在同一张椅子上,
chairman(pl.: chairmen)
n. 主席,会长
He was elected chairman of the meeting.
他被选为会议主席。

We were appalled when we heard that the chairman had been murdered.
听说主席被谋杀,我们都吓坏了。
chalk(pt.: chalked, pp.: chalked, prp.: chalking, pl.: chalks)
n. 粉笔

v. 用粉笔写,记录
The teacher wrote on the blackboard with a piece of chalk.
老师用一支粉笔在黑板上写字。

Dust yourself down you're covered in chalk.
把你自己身上掸掸--上面都是粉笔末.
challenge(pt.: challenged, pp.: challenged, prp.: challenging, pl.: challenges)
n. 挑战

v. 向...挑战
Nowadays no one will challenge the fact that the earth is round.
现在没有人会对地球是圆的这一事实提出异议。

This career offers a challenge.
这份职业具有挑战性。
chamber(pt.: chambered, pp.: chambered, prp.: chambering, pl.: chambers)
n. 室,房间,会所,枪膛

v. 放在枪膛内,关在室内
The judge met the two lawyers in his chambers.
法官在他的办公室里会见了两位律师。

In Britain the upper Chamber is the House of Lords, and the lower the House of Commons.
英国上院即贵族院,下院即众议院。
champagne
n. 香槟酒
Why don't we crack open a bottle of champagne to celebrate?
我们何不开瓶香槟酒庆祝一下呢?

He was drinking cheap champagne with a raffish air.
他喝著廉价的香槟酒, 样子十分放荡.
champion(pt.: championed, pp.: championed, prp.: championing, pl.: champions)
n. 冠军,拥护者

v. 保卫,拥护
He was the world tennis champion.
他曾是世界网球冠军。

The leader of a cause; a champion.
领导者一项事业的领导;拥护者
championship(pl.: championships)
n. 冠军赛,冠军
The championship will be held next week.
锦标赛将于下周举行。

She's going for the double this year, the Olympics and the World Championship.
今年她要争取奥林匹克赛和世界杯冠军赛的双料冠军.
chance(pt.: chanced, pp.: chanced, prp.: chancing, pl.: chances)
n. 机会,意外

v. 偶然发生,试试看
A chance meeting brought the two old friends together again.
偶然的相遇使两位老朋友重新聚首。

I never miss a chance of playing football.
我从不错过踢足球的机会。
chancellor(pl.: chancellors)
n. 英大臣(使馆秘书,首相)
The most important judge in Britain is the Lord Chancellor.
英国最重要的法官是大法官。

The chancellor is the most powerful man in the Austrian government.
首相是奥地利政府最有实权的人。
change(pt.: changed, pp.: changed, prp.: changing, pl.: changes)
n. 变化,零钱

v. 改变
If we are to avoid defeat we need a change of leadership.
我们要避免失败的话,就要换掉领导人。

How much have you got in change?
你有多少零钱?
channel(pt.: channeled, pp.: channeled, prp.: channeling, pl.: channels)
n. 通道,频道,海峡

v. 引导,开导,形成河道
Ships must follow the channel into the port.
船只必须沿航道进入港口。

This channel comes on the air every morning at 7 am.
这个频道每天早晨7点钟开始播放.
chant(pt.: chanted, pp.: chanted, prp.: chanting, pl.: chants)
n. 圣歌,赞美诗

v. 呤唱,诵扬
Chant a prayer.
唱赞美诗

A Gregorian chant.
格列高利圣歌
chaos
n. 混乱
After the failure of the electricity supplies the city was in chaos.
电力供应中断,城市陷于混乱之中。

He sees that human stupidity and greed are about to plunge Europe into chaos.
他看到人间的愚蠢和贪婪即将使欧洲陷入一片混乱。
chap
n. 小伙子

v. 皲裂
His chapped lips were bleeding.
他干裂的嘴唇流出血来。

Poor chap, his wife has just died.
不幸的小伙子啊, 他刚刚死了妻子.
chapel(pl.: chapels)
n. 小礼拜堂,礼拜
They go to chapel every Sunday evening.
他们每个星期天晚上做礼拜。

The ghost of Lady Margaret is supposed to haunt this chapel.
据说玛格丽特女士的鬼魂常在这个礼拜堂出没.
chapter(pt.: chaptered, pp.: chaptered, prp.: chaptering, pl.: chapters)
n. 章,回,篇
I had nearly finished chapter 8.
我就要把第8章看完了。

The opening chapter gives a general overview of the subject.
开篇第一章是对主题的概述.
char
n. 木炭(散工,茶,字符)

vt 烧成炭(做散工)
暂无例句
character(pt.: charactered, pp.: charactered, prp.: charactering, pl.: characters)
n. 个性,字符,人物
I wish this book was written in bigger character.
我希望这本书的字再大一点儿。

The statements were of political character.
这种声明具有政治性质。
characteristic(pl.: characteristics)
a. 特有的,典型的

n. 特性,特征,特色
Sympathy is the feeling characteristic of mankind.
同情心是人类特有的感情。

Ambition is a characteristic of all successful businessmen.
雄心勃勃是所有成功生意人的共同特点。
characterize(pt.: characterized, pp.: characterized, prp.: characterizing)
v. 表示...的特色,赋予...特色
Your work is characterized by lack of attention to details.
你的工作特点是缺乏对细节的注意。

He may be characterized as a man of hobbies.
他可以被称作是一个有癖好的人。
charge(pt.: charged, pp.: charged, prp.: charging, pl.: charges)
n. 电荷,指控,费用

v. 控诉,加罪于,要价,赊帐,充电,管理
As long as you've paid in advance we won't charge you for delivery.
只要你预先付款,我们就不收你送货费。

He became his uncle's charge after his parents died.
他在父母去世後,由叔父抚养。
charity(pl.: charities)
a. 仁慈的、宽厚的

n. 慈善机关(团体),仁慈,宽厚
She was always very generous in her charity.
她行善时总是很慷慨。

She regards his moral faults with charity.
她宽恕他的品行不端。
charm(pt.: charmed, pp.: charmed, prp.: charming, pl.: charms)
n. 吸引力,魔力,魅力

v. 迷人,使...迷醉,用符咒
Her charm of manner made her very popular.
她风度优雅,备受欢迎。

Her graciousness charmed everyone at the party.
她的风采令社交聚会上的每一个人倾倒。
charming
a. 迷人的
I found Susan a very charming person.
我发现苏珊是个非常可爱的人。

The picture showed a charming pastoral scene of cows drinking from a stream.
这幅画表现了牛在溪边饮水的迷人的田园风光。
chart(pt.: charted, pp.: charted, prp.: charting, pl.: charts)
n. 图表

v. 制成图表
The pilot charted the plane's course.
飞行员制定了飞机的航线。

Can you read the weather chart?
你能看懂气象图吗?
charter(pt.: chartered, pp.: chartered, prp.: chartering, pl.: charters)
n. 特许状,执照,宪章

v. 特许,发给特许执照
The holiday-makers chartered a boat to go fishing.
渡假者租了一艘船去钓鱼。

The company was granted a charter trade in the occupied territory.
这家公司被授予特权,可以在被占领地区进行贸易活动。
chase
n. 追求,狩猎

v. 追捕,追逐,在金属上打花样
We must chase the enemy from our country.
我们必须把敌人赶出我国。

They caught the puppy after a long chase.
他们追了很久才把小狗逮住。
chasm(pl.: chasms)
n. 深坑,裂口
There is always a vast chasm between rich and poor.
贫富的鸿沟始终存在。

The chasm between you and he can not be solved by us.
你和他之间的裂痕不是我们能解决的。
chassis
n. 底盘
暂无例句
chaste
a. 贞洁的,纯洁的,朴素的
She was a holy woman, innocent and chaste.
她是一个圣洁的女人,天真而忠贞。

Not chaste or modest.
不贞洁的,淫荡的
chat(pt.: chatted, pp.: chatted, prp.: chatting, pl.: chats)
聊天,闲谈

v. 谈天,闲谈
It is pleasant to chat with friends, and with no chat is it more pleasant than with close friends.
和朋友聊天是愉快的,而这种情形没有比和知己的朋友聊天更为愉快。

Ask him to stop by for a chat.
请他来坐坐, 聊聊天.
cheap
a. 便宜的

ad. 便宜地
I hate this kind of cheap emotion.
我讨厌这种肤浅的感情。

Her shoes look cheap.
她的那双鞋看上去很便宜。
cheat(pt.: cheated, pp.: cheated, prp.: cheating, pl.: cheats)
n. 骗子,欺骗行为

v. 欺骗,作弊
His father was cheated of his land.
他的父亲被人骗走了地产。

He never cheats to pass examination.
他考试从不作弊。
check(pt.: checked, pp.: checked, prp.: checking, pl.: checks)
n. 检查,支票,阻止物

v. 检查,阻止,核对
I'm just going to check in these books at the library.
我要去图书馆还这些书。

They checked their steps.
他们突然停住脚步。
checker
n. 检验器(检查员,方格)

vt 制成方格式(交错)
The checker checks on the quality of our products.
检查者检查我们的产品的质量。

The checker made a check on all the victims' friends.
检查者对所有受害者的朋友进行了调查。
checkout
n. 检查(调整,验算,检查输出结果,工时扣除)
Be there an express checkout service?
有没有快速退房手续的服务?
checkpoint
n. 检查站
暂无例句
checkup(pl.: checkups)
n. 审查,检定,健康检查
For the present we are made a general checkup.
目前,我们正做总的检查。

I went to see my doctor and had a checkup yesterday.
昨天我去请医生作了一次检查。
cheek(pt.: cheeked, pp.: cheeked, prp.: cheeking, pl.: cheeks)
n. 面颊,脸蛋

v. 粗鲁地向...讲
She kissed him on both cheeks.
她吻了他的双颊。

I'm going to put up with your cheek!
我可不想容忍你这个厚脸皮。
cheer(pt.: cheered, pp.: cheered, prp.: cheering, pl.: cheers)
n. 愉快,激励,欢呼

v. 加油,鼓舞,快活起来
He's always full of cheer in summer.
夏天他总是高高兴兴的。

They cheered loudly for their football team.
他们大声地为自己的足球队喊加油。
cheerful
a. 高兴的,快乐的
She remained cheerful throughout the trip.
旅行中她始终兴致勃勃。

I have a cozy and cheerful room.
我有一个舒适的令人愉快的房间。
cheese
n. 乳酪,干酪
There are many kinds of cheese.
奶酪有许多种。

We had a homely meal of bread and cheese.
我们吃了一顿面包加乳酪的家常便餐。
chef(pl.: chefs)
n. 厨师
I commended the chef on the excellent meal. I later wrote to commend him to his employer, the restaurant owner.
我称赞厨师做的菜味道好. 随後我给雇用他的餐馆老板写了封信表扬他.

The chef sprinkle poppy seed on the cake.
厨师往蛋糕上撒罂粟籽。
chemical(pl.: chemicals)
a. 化学的

n. 化学制品
We are doing a chemical experiment.
我们正在做化学实验。

My major is the subject of chemical engineering.
我的专业是化学工程学。
chemist(pl.: chemists)
n. 化学家,药剂师
I bought aspirin at the chemist's on the corner.
我在大街拐角的药房买了阿司匹林。

The chemist made a mistake when making up the prescription.
药剂师配错了药.
chemistry(pl.: chemistries)
n. 化学
We have three periods of chemistry a week.
我们一星期三节化学课。

I prefer chemistry to physics.
我喜欢化学甚于物理。
chemotherapy
n. 化学疗法
暂无例句
cheque(pl.: cheques)
n. 支票
Payments by cheque easily outnumbered cash transactions.
用支票付款在数量上大大超过现金交易。

They forged their manager's signature on the cheque.
他们在支票上伪造了经理的签名。
cherish(pt.: cherished, pp.: cherished, prp.: cherishing)
v. 珍爱,抚育,珍藏
One of our cherished privileges is the right of free speech.
我们所珍视的权利之一是言论自由。

A mother cherishes her baby.
母亲疼爱孩子。
cherry(pl.: cherries)
n. 樱桃
He went to the cherry orchard to see flowers.
他去樱桃园看花。

We have different pies, such as apple, cherry, and strawberry pies.
我们有不同的派,例如苹果、樱桃和草莓派。
chess
n. 国际象棋
Chess is played by two people.
国际象棋是两个人玩的。

I like to play chess with my father.
我喜欢和爸爸一起下国际象棋。
chest(pl.: chests)
n. 胸,胸部,衣柜
He put some food into the ice chest.
他把一些食物放进冰箱里。

The doctor gave him an examination to see if he had chest trouble.
医生给他做了检查,看他是否有肺病。
chestnut(pl.: chestnuts)
n. 栗子

a. 栗色的
These chestnuts are of bright reddish-brown.
这些栗子是鲜亮的红褐色。

Grab yourself a roast chestnut.
你自己拿一只烤栗子吧。
chew(pt.: chewed, pp.: chewed, prp.: chewing, pl.: chews)
v. 咀嚼,嚼碎,细想
You must chew your food well before you swallow it.
食物吞下去之前先要细细咀嚼。

I'll think about it while I have a chew.
我吃饭时会想想看。
chic
n. 别致的款式,流行样式,时尚

a. 别致的
She dresses with chic.
她穿着高雅。

Chic clothes; a chic boutique.
时髦的服装;一件雅致的饰物
Chicago
n. 芝加哥
She cabled the good news about her arrival in Chicago.
她打电报说她已顺利到达芝加哥。

The flight is routed to Chicago via New York.
这个航班被安排经纽约飞往芝加哥。
chicken(pl.: chickens)
n. 鸡,鸡肉;胆小,害怕
He has a chicken farm.
他有一个养鸡场。

There was fried chicken for dinner.
有炸鸡肉作晚餐。
chickenpox
n. 水痘
暂无例句
chief(pl.: chiefs)
a. 主要的,首席的

n. 首领
The chief of the police department demanded severe punishments for criminals.
警察局长要求严惩罪犯。

What is the chief town in Norway?
挪威的主要城市是哪一个?
chiefly
ad. 主要地
Bread is chiefly made of flour.
面包主要是由面粉做成的。

The government's revenue is made up chiefly of the money we pay in taxes.
政府的收入主要来源是靠我们所交的税。
child(pl.: children)
n. 小孩
My wife lost her first child a month before it should have been born.
我太太在产前一个月流产了第一胎。

Moses led the children of Israel out of the Egypt.
摩西率领以色列的子民离开了埃及。
childbirth
n. 分娩
Epidurals are now often used during childbirth.
现在分娩时常用硬膜外注射.

The mother died in childbirth.
那个母亲死於分娩。
childhood(pl.: childhoods)
n. 童年,幼年
They spend their childhood in happiness.
他们幸福地度过童年。

Mankind learns its first language in early childhood.
人类是在幼年开始学习第一种语言的。
childish
a. 孩子气的,幼稚的
The little girl spoke in a high childish voice.
小女孩说话时声音尖尖的,带着童音。

They derided his efforts as childish.
他们嘲笑他的做法很幼稚。
children
n. 孩子们(child的复数形式)
It's very important to teach the children about road safety.
把交通安全常识教给孩子们是非常重要的。

The children are rushing about.
孩子们到处乱闯。
chill(pt.: chilled, pp.: chilled, prp.: chilling, pl.: chills)
n. 寒冷,寒意,失意

a. 寒冷的,冷漠的

v. 使...寒心,冷冻
The sight sent a chill to her heart.
这情景使她心寒。

There was a chill in the air this morning.
今天早上有点冷冰冰的。
chilly
a. 寒冷的
He had a chilly welcome of our coming.
他冷淡地迎接我们的到来。

It's a chilly morning.
这是一个寒冷的早晨。
chimney(pl.: chimneys)
n. 烟囱
The factory chimneys poured smoke into the air.
工厂的烟囱向空中排烟。

Volumes of black smoke poured fromthe chimney.
烟囱里冒出来团团黑烟.
chimpanzee
n. 黑猩猩
Some folks seem to have descend from the chimpanzee much later than others.
有些人,看来像是比其他人晚了好久才从黑猩猩分支而传下来的后裔。
chin(pt.: chinned, pp.: chinned, prp.: chinning, pl.: chins)
n. 下巴,颏
He was so fat that he had a double chin.
他胖得有双下巴了。

His chin was covered with bristles.
他的下巴上长满了胡子茬。
china
n. 中国,瓷器
China is an oriental country with a long history.
中国是一个有着悠久历史的东方国家。

This set of ancient china is invaluable.
这套古瓷器非常珍贵。
Chinese(pl.: Chinese)
a. 中国的

n. 汉语,中国人
Chinese people are working hard to make the country richer and more beautiful.
中国人民正在努力工作,把国家建设得更加富饶美丽。

I'm proud I am Chinese.
我骄傲我是中国人。
chip(pt.: chipped, pp.: chipped, prp.: chipping, pl.: chips)
n. 薄片,芯片

v. 削,切,削成碎片
The entire content of a book will be located on a single silicon chip.
整本书的内容只用一片硅芯片就可以装下。

The paint has chipped off where the table touches the wall.
桌子接触墙壁的地方漆皮已剥落。
chisel(pt.: chiseled, pp.: chiseled, prp.: chiseling, pl.: chisels)
n. 凿子

v. 用凿子刻,雕,凿

vt. 凿,雕,凿子,錾子
He cut the figure of a woman out of that rock with a chisel.
他用凿子把那块石头刻成了一个女人像。

He chiseled that rock into the figure of a woman.
他把那块石头凿成一个女人像。
chloroform(pt.: chloroformed, pp.: chloroformed, prp.: chloroforming)
n. 氯仿
暂无例句
chlorophyll
n. 叶绿素
Chlorophyll is a green substance in plants that absorbs energy from sunlight and helps them grow.
叶绿素是生长在植物中的绿色物质,它能吸收阳光,促进植物生长。
chocolate(pl.: chocolates)
n. 巧克力
Never eat chocolate before dinner.
饭前不要吃巧克力。

Would you like a cup of chocolate?
你想要杯巧克力饮料吗?
choice(pl.: choices)
a. 上等的,精选的

n. 选择
She can exercise little choice.
她几乎没有选择余地。

They are the choice of the men.
他们是队伍中的精英。
choir(pt.: choired, pp.: choired, prp.: choiring, pl.: choirs)
n. 唱诗班,唱诗班的席位
He is a member of the choir.
他是唱诗班的一员。

The choir sang the amens beautifully.
唱诗班唱的阿门非常优美.
choke(pt.: choked, pp.: choked, prp.: choking, pl.: chokes)
v. 窒息,阻塞
An old woman was found choked to death.
发现一个老妇人被掐死了。

She choked with emotion.
她激动得说不出话来。
choose(pt.: chose, pp.: chosen, prp.: choosing)
v. 选择
Have you chosen a coat yet?
你挑好了上衣没有?

He chose not to go home until later.
他决定晚一点才回家。
chop
n. 厚肉片,排骨

v. 剁碎,砍,切
He chopped in with a sarcastic remark.
他突然插进一句讽刺的话。

She chopped the block of wood in two with a single blow.
她一斧头把木块劈成两半。
chord
n. 弦,和音,情绪
This story may strike a chord for other women in the same situation.
这个故事会触动其他与她处境相同的妇女的心弦。

He struck a chord on the piano.
他在钢琴上敲出和音。
chore(pl.: chores)
n. 零工
She finds shopping a chore.
她认为买东西是烦人的事.

All this was done to relieve women of household chores.
这一切都是为了把妇女从家务劳动中解放出来。
chorus(pt.: chorused, pp.: chorused, prp.: chorusing, pl.: choruses)
n. 合唱队,齐声说道
The papers all chorused the praises of the President.
各报都异口同声地对总统表示赞扬。

The chorus is dressed as fairies.
歌舞队的人都装扮成仙子。
Christ
int. 天啊!

n. 基督
To Christians, Jesus Christ is the Savior.
对基督徒来说,主耶稣是他们的救世主。

Apostles were sent out by Christ to spread his teachings.
基督派基督十二使徒之一宣传他的教义。
Christian
a. 基督教的

n. 基督教徒
He is an earnest Christian.
他是一个虔诚的基督教徒。

The man was excommunicated from the Christian Church.
那人被驱逐出基督教会。
Christmas
n. 圣诞节
Merry Christmas!
圣诞快乐!

We usually sing carols at Christmas.
圣诞节时,我们一般会唱颂歌。
chroma
色度,浓度
暂无例句
chromatic
a. 彩色的,五彩的
暂无例句
chronic
a. 长期的,慢性的
There is a chronic unemployment problem in America.
在美国存在长期失业问题。

My brother has chronic bronchitis.
我的哥哥患有慢性支气管炎。
chronological
a. 按时间顺序的
A literary or cinematic device in which an earlier event is inserted into the normal chronological order of a narrative.
倒叙,闪回镜头一种文学或电影的表现手法,往往在一段按正常时间顺序记叙的叙事中插入一件以前发生过的事情

A period of time as reckoned from a specific date serving as the basis of its chronological system.
年代从某一具体日期算起的一段时间,也用作其年代系统的根据
chunk(pl.: chunks)
n. 大块,矮胖的人或物
I've completed a fair chunk of my article.
我已经把文章的一大部分写完了.

The giant shovel is biting off big chunks from the hill.
巨型铲土机正在把小山头一大口一大口地啃掉。
church(pt.: churched, pp.: churched, prp.: churching, pl.: churches)
n. 教堂
I'm just going to the church to see the priest.
我正要去教堂去见见牧师。

The Church has a duty to condemn violence.
基督徒有责任谴责暴力。
cigar(pl.: cigars)
n. 雪茄烟
He lit up a cigar.
他点燃了雪茄。

He fired up a cigar.
他点着一支雪茄烟。
cigaret(pl.: cigarets)
n. 香烟
暂无例句
cigarette(pl.: cigarettes)
n. 香烟
In our city, the shops were not allowed to sell cigarettes to students.
在我市,商店不准把香烟卖给学生。

A cigarette thrown into the woods in dry weather may start a fire.
在天气干燥时把点燃的香烟扔进树林可能会引起火灾。
cilia
n. 睫,纤毛
暂无例句
cilium(pl.: cilia)
n. 纤毛
暂无例句
cinema(pl.: cinemas)
n. 电影院
The crowd swarmed out of the cinema after the film ended.
电影结束后,人们从电影院蜂拥而出。

There is a telephone booth near the cinema.
电影院附近有一个电话亭。
cipher(pt.: ciphered, pp.: ciphered, prp.: ciphering, pl.: ciphers)
n. 零,暗号

v. 计算,做算术
The cipher took me three weeks before I hit it.
我费了3个多星期才把这密码解释出来。

The army uses a special cipher so that military messages are kept secret.
"军队使用一种特殊密码,军事电讯因此得以保密。"
ciphertext
密码文本
暂无例句
circle(pt.: circled, pp.: circled, prp.: circling, pl.: circles)
n. 圆周,社交圈,循环

v. 包围,盘旋,环绕
The plane circled the airport before landing.
飞机在着陆之前在机场上空盘旋。

He has a large circle of friends.
他有一大群朋友。
circuit(pt.: circuited, pp.: circuited, prp.: circuiting, pl.: circuits)
n. 电路,一圈,巡回
The rocket did one circuit of the earth and returned to base.
火箭绕地球运行一周后返回基地。

There are two breakers in this circuit.
这个电路里面使用了两个断路器。
circular(pl.: circulars)
a. 循环的,圆形的

n. 传单,通报
The full moon has a circular form.
满月呈圆形。

Stop giving me circular explanations and tell me what really happened.
别拐弯抹角地解释了,告诉我究竟发生了什么。
circulate(pt.: circulated, pp.: circulated, prp.: circulating)
v. 流通,循环,传播
Please open a window to allow the air to circulate.
打开窗子让空气流通。

Blood circulates through the body.
血液在体内循环。
circulation
n. 流通,循环,发行量
This magazine has a large circulation.
这本杂志发行量很大。

These ideas have been in circulation for some time.
这些想法已经流行了一段时间。
circulatory
a. 循环的(血液)
An excess of blood in the circulatory system or in one organ or area.
多血在循环系统或在一个器官或区域中的血过多

A condition marked by an abnormally large number of red blood cells in the circulatory system.
红细胞增多症以循环系统中存在不正常的大量红细胞为特征的状况
circumference(pl.: circumferences)
n. 圆周,周围,胸围
The circumference of the earth is almost 25,000 miles.
地球的圆周长约为两万五千英里。

The distance around something; the circumference.
周围,四周围绕某物的距离;周围
circumflex
弯曲的
暂无例句
circumstance(pl.: circumstances)
n. 环境,状况,事件
Due to circumstances beyond our control the lecture was cancelled.
由于无法控制的情况,讲座取消了。

He was forced by the circumstances to do this.
他做此事是为环境所迫。
circumstances
n. 情况,情形,环境(常用复数)
An unusual conjunction of circumstances led to the incident.
各种情况的偶然巧合导致了这件事的发生。

He was forced by the circumstances to do this.
他做此事是为环境所迫。
circus(pl.: circuses)
n. 马戏团
The children are trying to persuade their mother to allow them to go to the circus.
孩子们试图说服妈妈让他们去看马戏。

The children watched entranced as the circus animals performed.
马戏团的动物们表演时,孩子们都看得入神。
citation
n. 引用,引证,引用文
Something, especially an official award or citation, that commends.
奖品,奖状称赞的某事,特别是官方的奖品或奖状

Some dictionary writer use citation to show what word mean.
有些辞典的编纂者用引文作例证以解释词义。
cite(pt.: cited, pp.: cited, prp.: citing)
v. 引用,引证,例证
It's no use citing the Bible to somebody who doesn't believe in God.
对不信上帝的人引用圣经的话是没用的。

The soldier was cited by the king for his bravery.
这士兵由于英勇而受到国王的褒扬。
citizen(pl.: citizens)
n. 公民,市民
He is an eminent citizen of China.
他是一个杰出的中国公民。

Bad official is elected by good citizen who do not vote.
坏官员,是由不投票的好市民选出来的。
city(pl.: cities)
n. 城市
Beijing is a large city.
北京是一座大城市。

The City reacted sharply to the fall in oil prices.
伦敦商业区对油价下跌反应强烈。
civic
a. 市的,市民的,公民的
It's a civic pride to have a champion.
拥有世界冠军是我们每个公民的骄傲。

It's our civic duty to plant trees.
植树是每个公民的义务。
civil
a. 国内的,公民的,国民的
Man is a civil creature.
人是社会动物。

It was a civil case so there was no question of him being sent to prison.
这是一桩民事案件,因此他没有被送进监狱的可能。
civilian(pl.: civilians)
a. 平民的

n. 平民
People are indignant by their shooting of innocent civilians.
对于他们枪杀无辜平民,人们感到义愤填膺。

He resigned his commission to take up a civilian job.
他辞去军职而从事平民工作.
civilization(pl.: civilizations)
n. 文明,文化
Chinese civilization is one of the oldest in the world.
中国文化是世界上最古老的文化之一。

These letters revealed her wit and civilization.
这些信流露出她的教养和才华。
civilize(pt.: civilized, pp.: civilized, prp.: civilizing)
v. 使...开化
Many a rough man has been civilized by his wife.
许多粗野的男人在妻子的开导下变得文雅了。

His wife has had a civilizing influence on him.
他妻子对改进他言谈举止有潜移默化的影响.
civilized
a. 文明的,有礼的
Not civilized; barbarous.
不文明的;野蛮的

Many a rough man has been civilized by his wife.
许多粗野的男人在妻子的开导下变得文雅了。
claim(pt.: claimed, pp.: claimed, prp.: claiming, pl.: claims)
n. 要求,要求权

v. 要求,请求,主张,声称,说明,断言
He set up a claim to the throne.
他自称王位是属于他的。

The matter claimed our serious attention.
这件事需要我们认真注意。
clamp
n. 螺丝钳,夹子

vt.夹住,固定
He clamped the reading lamp onto the edge of the table.
他把台灯夹到桌子的边上。

This clamp is mine.
这个夹子是我的。
clan(pl.: clans)
n. 氏族,宗族,党派
There are many clans in European countries.
欧洲国家有很多党派。

The whole clan is coming to stay with them at Christmas.
他们那一大帮亲戚要在圣诞节期间来他们这里住。
clap
n. 拍手,拍手声

v. 鼓掌,轻敲
He gave me a clap on the back and invited me for a drink.
他在我背上拍了一下,请我去喝酒。

She clapped her hands in delight.
她高兴地拍手。
clarify(pt.: clarified, pp.: clarified, prp.: clarifying)
v. 澄清,阐明,使...明晰
The teacher's explanation clarify the puzzling problem.
老师的说明澄清了困扰的问题。

I hope that what I say will clarify the situation.
我希望我说的话能澄清这一情况。
clarity
n. 清楚,透明
Being unable to think with clarity or act with understanding and intelligence.
迷惑的不能清楚地思考或不能理智或清晰地行为

Lacking clarity or distinctness; cloudy or obscure.
模糊的不清楚的或者不明显的;含糊的或者朦胧的
clash(pt.: clashed, pp.: clashed, prp.: clashing, pl.: clashes)
n. 冲突,撞击声,抵触

v. 冲突,抵触,使...发出撞击声
The color of the curtains clashed with the color of the carpet.
窗帘的颜色和地毯的颜色不协调。

She clashed the pan down on the stone floor.
她把炒锅当啷一声掉在石头地板上。
clasp(pt.: clasped, pp.: clasped, prp.: clasping, pl.: clasps)
n. 扣子,钩,紧握

v. 扣紧,紧握,密切合作
She clasped the baby to her bosom.
她把孩子紧紧抱在怀里。

He held her hand in a firm clasp.
他紧握她的手。
class(pt.: classed, pp.: classed, prp.: classing, pl.: classes)
n. 班级,阶级,种类
Class distinctions have become less important during the last 50 years.
在过去五十年间,社会等级差别已经变得不那么重要了。

She is attending evening classes in computer studies.
她在夜校上电脑课。
classic(pl.: classics)
n. 古典作品,杰作,第一流艺术家

a. 第一流的,最优秀的,古典的
Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities is a literary classic.
狄更斯的《双城记》是文学名著。

The temple has been considered an example of classic design.
人们认为这座神庙是古典式设计的范例。
classical
a. 古典的
I prefer classical music to pop music.
我喜欢古典音乐,不太喜欢流行音乐。

He is regarded as one of the classical composers in this century.
他被认为是本世纪第一流的作曲家之一。
classification(pl.: classifications)
n. 分类,分级
There is a hierarchy in the classification of all living creatures.
一切生物均可按等级分类.

One who assigns names, as in scientific classification.
命名者命名的人。如在科学分类中
classify(pt.: classified, pp.: classified, prp.: classifying)
v. 分类,归类,分等
The books in the library are classified by subject.
图书馆的书是按科目分类的。

Would you classify her novels as serious literature or other?
你认为她的小说属于文学类,还是其它类?
classmate(pl.: classmates)
n. 同班同学
Be those your classmate?
那些是你的同班同学吗?

His brother is my classmate.
他哥哥是我的同学。
classroom(pl.: classrooms)
n. 教室
The classroom was turned upside-down.
教室被弄得乱七八糟。

The boys stopped their clatter when the teacher came into the classroom.
老师走进教室时,男孩子们停止喧哗。
clause(pl.: clauses)
n. 分句,从句,条款,款项
This is an attributive clause.
这是一个定语从句。

Please pay attention to this clause in the sentence.
请注意看句中的这个从句。
claw(pt.: clawed, pp.: clawed, prp.: clawing, pl.: claws)
n. 爪

v. (用爪)抓,撕
A hen's claw has three toes.
母鸡的脚爪有三个脚趾。

They clawed each other in Parliament.
他们在议会中互相吹捧。
clay
n. 粘土,泥土
Bricks and dishes are made from various kinds of clay.
砖和盘子由各种粘土制成。

It was said that the first man was moulded from clay by some kind of god.
据传,第一个人是某个神用泥土造出来的。
clean(pt.: cleaned, pp.: cleaned, prp.: cleaning)
a. 干净的

ad. 完全地

n. 清洁

v. 打扫

vi. 打扫,清扫

vt. 把...弄干净
The bullet went clean through his arm.
子弹穿过他的手臂。

Please clean the window as I can hardly see out.
请把窗子弄干净,我几乎看不到外面。
cleaner(pl.: cleaners)
n. 清洁剂,清洁工
I use the floor cleaner to remove grease.
我用地板除垢剂清除油污。

She is an office cleaner.
她是个办公室保洁工。
clear(pt.: cleared, pp.: cleared, prp.: clearing)
a. 清楚的,明确的,澄清的

v. 澄清,清除障碍,放晴
Do I make myself clear?
我说清楚了吗?

I made it clear to him that I rejected his proposal.
我清楚地告诉他,我拒绝了他的建议。
clearance
n. 清除,解除,森林开拓
Let me tell you some details about clearance.
让我告诉你一些通关的细节。
clergy
n. [总称]牧师,神职人员
The new proposals affect both clergy and laity.
新的建议与神职人员和俗人都有关系。

All the local clergy attended the ceremony.
当地所有的牧师出席了仪式。
clerk(pt.: clerked, pp.: clerked, prp.: clerking, pl.: clerks)
n. 职员,办事员
She is the filing clerk of our company.
她是我们公司的档案员。

The police suspected that the bank clerk was in league with the rubbers.
警察怀疑银行职员与强盗有勾结。
clever
a. 聪明的
He is clever at arithmetic.
他擅长算术。

Mr. Jones is a clever carpenter.
琼斯先生是个巧木匠。
cliche
n. 陈腔滥调
Cliche is a feature of bad journalism.
使用套语是拙劣的新闻体的特点.
click(pt.: clicked, pp.: clicked, prp.: clicking, pl.: clicks)
n. 点击,滴答声,拍答声

v. 点击,作滴答声,使...作拍答声
The door clicked shut.
门咔嗒一声关上了。

That's the click of the switch.
那是开关的咔嗒声。
client(pl.: clients)
n. 顾客,委托人

n. 客户
If a lawyer has plenty of clients, he grows rich.
律师如果有大量的诉讼委托人,就会财源不断。

The lawyer explained the legal technicalities to his client.
律师给委托人解释法律上的要点.
cliff(pl.: cliffs)
n. 悬崖,峭壁
The man committed suicide by jumping off the cliff.
那人跳下悬崖自杀。

I scrambled up the cliff for a better look at the sea.
我很快地爬上峭壁,好饱览大海的景色。
climate(pl.: climates)
n. 气候,风气,气氛
Britain has a temperate climate.
英国气候温和。

In the current critical climate her work is not popular.
在当前评论风气影响下,她的作品不怎么受欢迎。
climax(pt.: climaxed, pp.: climaxed, prp.: climaxing, pl.: climaxes)
n. 高潮,极点,层进法
The climax of the celebration was a firework display.
庆祝会的高潮是燃放烟火。

The music approached a climax.
乐曲接近高潮。
climb(pt.: climbed, pp.: climbed, prp.: climbing, pl.: climbs)
v. 攀登,上升,爬
I have some climbing plants in the garden.
我的花园里长着一些攀缘植物。

The value of imports has climbed sharply in the last year.
去年进口货物的价值急剧上升。
cling(pt.: clung, pp.: clung, prp.: clinging)
v. 粘紧,附~,紧贴
The smell of onions clings, doesn't it?
洋葱的味道一直都不散,是吗?

Little children always cling to their mothers.
小孩子总是紧依着母亲。
clinic(pl.: clinics)
n. 诊所
His clinic is near the newly-built railway station.
他的诊所在新建的火车站附近。

The road bears off towards the left when it reaches the brigade clinic.
这条路通到大队卫生站后渐渐转向左边去了。
clinical
a. 临床的
He seemed to have a rather clinical view of the breakup of his marriage.
他似乎是相当冷静地看待自己的婚姻破裂。

The application of the principles of the natural sciences, especially biology and physiology, to clinical medicine.
临床生物医学应用于临床医学的自然科学原理,尤指生物学与生理学
clip
n. 夹子,别针,回形针,修剪,剪下来的东西

v. 修剪,剪报,痛打
The bus driver clipped our tickets to show we had used them.
公共汽车司机在我们的车票上打孔,标明使用过了。

We clipped our visit by a week.
我们将访问缩短了一周。
clipboard
n. 付有纸夹的笔记板

n. 剪贴板
Cut data to the clipboard replace the contents previously stored there.
剪切数据到剪贴板会替代以前存储在那里的内容。

Remove selected data from the document and store it on the clipboard.
从当前文件把数据移开并把它存储在剪贴板上。
clipping(pl.: clippings)
n. 剪断,剪裁,剪取物

a. 第一流的,头等的,极好的
A clipping, as from a newspaper.
剪辑剪下之物,如从报纸上

The bus driver clipped our tickets to show we had used them.
公共汽车司机在我们的车票上打孔,标明使用过了。
cloak(pt.: cloaked, pp.: cloaked, prp.: cloaking, pl.: cloaks)
n. 斗蓬,宽大外衣,掩护

v. 遮掩,隐匿
His friendly behaviour was a cloak for his evil intentions.
他的友好行为不过是他险恶用心的伪装。

Their negotiations were cloaked in secrecy.
他们的谈判在秘密进行。
clock(pt.: clocked, pp.: clocked, prp.: clocking, pl.: clocks)
n. 时钟,计时器
He clocked 9.8 seconds for the 100 metres.
他100米跑了9.8秒。

There must be something wrong with my clock.
我的钟一定是坏了。
clockwise
a. 顺时针方向的

ad. 顺时针方向
The cardinal point on the mariner's compass270= clockwise from due north and directly opposite east.
西航海者指南针上的基本方向,即从正北按顺时针方向转270度,正对着东方

The cardinal point on the mariner's compass90= clockwise from due north and directly opposite west.
东方航海罗盘上一个基本方位,正北方向顺时钟转90°或指正西的相反方向
clone
n. 靠营养生殖而由母体分离繁殖的植物
暂无例句
close
n. 结束,完结

a. 靠近的,亲近的

v. 关,结束,靠近
He closed his speech with a funny joke.
他用一则有趣的笑话结束了演讲。

If you close your eyes, you can't see anything.
如果你闭上眼睛,就什么也看不见了。
closed
a. 关着的

a.封闭的
That door is often keeping closed.
那个门常常是关着的。

The inaugural session closed at17:10 local.
开幕式在当地时间下午5点10分结束。
closedown
n. 倒闭,停业
暂无例句
closely
ad. 接近地
The situation closely resembles that of Europe in 1940.
这种形势与1940年的欧洲十分相似。

The prisoners closely guarded escaped from the prison last night.
被严密监视的这些囚犯昨夜越狱了。
closet(pt.: closeted, pp.: closeted, prp.: closeting, pl.: closets)
n. 壁橱,小室

a. 秘密的,空论的
You may put these books in the closet.
你可以把这些书放在壁橱里。

Please put the coats back into the closet.
请把大衣放回到壁橱里。
clot(pt.: clotted, pp.: clotted, prp.: clotting, pl.: clots)
n. 凝块

v. 凝结,使...凝结
A haemophiliac's blood will not clot properly.
血友病患者的血液凝固不良.

You silly clot!
你这个大笨蛋!
cloth(pl.: cloths)
n. 布
I need a lot of cloth if I want to make a new dress.
假如我要做新衣服,需要很多布料。

I rubbed the window with a cloth.
我用一块布擦窗子。
clothe(pt.: clothed, pp.: clothed, prp.: clothing)
v. 穿~,覆上,授以
He had to work hard to feed and clothe the large family.
他必须努力工作才能使全家有饭吃,有衣穿。

He have to work hard to feed and clothe his family.
他必须努力工作以供给全家吃、穿。
clothes(pl.: clothes)
n. 衣服
Old people need warm clothes in winter.
老年人冬季需要暖和的衣服。

Hang the clothes on the line.
把衣服晾在绳子上。
clothing
n. (总称)衣服
We have to put on warm clothing in winter.
冬天的时候,我们不得不穿上温暖的衣服。

He discarded his winter clothing.
他把冬天穿的衣服都脱掉了。
cloud(pt.: clouded, pp.: clouded, prp.: clouding, pl.: clouds)
n. 云,忧色,云状的烟

v. 以云遮敝,笼罩
The sad news of her father's death was the only cloud on an otherwise happy year.
她父亲的死讯是她愉快的一年中唯一伤心的事。

When there are black clouds you can tell it's going to rain.
有乌云的时候,就知道快下雨了。
cloudy
a. 多云的
It's cloudy today.
今天阴天。

In that cloudy sky only one lone star can be seen.
在那多云的天上,只能看到孤零零的一颗星星。
club(pt.: clubbed, pp.: clubbed, prp.: clubbing, pl.: clubs)
n. 俱乐部

v. 用棍棒打
He is an active member of the school's stamp club.
他是学校集邮俱乐部的一名活跃会员。

The tennis club has organized a dance.
网球俱乐部组织了一次舞会。
clue(pt.: clued, pp.: clued, prp.: cluing, pl.: clues)
n. 线索

v. 提示
She's really clued up on politics.
她对政治非常博学多闻。

Don't ask him to do it he hasn't a clue. '
`不要叫他做--他没本事.'
clump(pt.: clumped, pp.: clumped, prp.: clumping, pl.: clumps)
n. 丛,块,笨重的脚步声
He was clumping about in heavy boots that time.
那时他正穿着笨重的靴子走来走去。

Do you hear the clump of boots?
你听到靴子的咯咯声吗?
clumsy
a. 笨拙的
You clumsy oaf ---that's the second glass you've broken today.
你这个笨家伙!这是你今天打坏的第二个玻璃杯。

It's not easy walking in these clumsy shoes.
穿着这双笨重的鞋走路真难受。
cluster(pt.: clustered, pp.: clustered, prp.: clustering, pl.: clusters)
n. 串,丛,群

v. 聚合,成串,丛生,使...聚集
You can see stars in clusters in the night sky.
你可以看到夜空中的星群。

The men clustered together round the fire and sang songs.
人们聚集在篝火周围唱歌。
clutch
n. 抓紧,掌握,离合器

v. 抓牢,踩汽车之离合器,孵小鸡
The boy clutched the marbles and ran away.
那男孩一把抢去弹珠便逃之夭夭。

The child clutched his toy.
那个孩子紧抓着他的玩具不放。
coach(pt.: coached, pp.: coached, prp.: coaching, pl.: coaches)
n. 长途汽车,(火车)客车车厢,教练

v. 训练,指导
The football coach was criticized by the local paper.
这位足球教练受到了当地报纸的批评。

I coach people for English exams.
我为准备英语考试的人做辅导。
coal(pt.: coaled, pp.: coaled, prp.: coaling, pl.: coals)
n. 煤
A coal fell from the fire and burned the mat.
一块煤炭从火中掉出来,烧坏了地席。

Ships coal at Gibraltar.
船在直布罗陀上煤。
coalesce(pt.: coalesced, pp.: coalesced, prp.: coalescing)
v. 合并,联合,接合
The views of party leaders coalesced to form a coherent policy.
党的领导人的各种观点已统一为一致的政策.
coalition(pl.: coalitions)
n. 结合,合并,联合
Some of the parties in Spain formed a coalition government.
西班牙的一些政党组成了一个联合政府。

The two parties have united to form a coalition.
这两个党已结成联盟.
coarse
a. 粗糙的,下等的,粗俗的
His coarse manners shocked everyone.
他的粗鲁的举止使每个人震惊。

Gross; coarse. Used of speech or language.
言谈粗俗的粗野的;粗俗的。用语谈话或语言
coast(pt.: coasted, pp.: coasted, prp.: coasting, pl.: coasts)
n. 海岸,海滨
Fishing boats were anchored all along the coast.
渔船沿着岸抛锚停泊。

The disabled ship coasted the island, looking for a harbor.
那艘损坏的船只在海岛沿岸航行以寻找港口。
coat(pt.: coated, pp.: coated, prp.: coating, pl.: coats)
n. 外套

v. 外面覆盖
Jane bought a fur coat yesterday.
简昨天买了一件裘皮大衣。

The table was coated in dust.
桌子上覆盖了一层灰尘。
coating
涂层, 衣料
There was a coating of slime on the unwashed sink.
未刷洗的水槽上有一层污垢.

The chocolate coating has all been licked off the cream buns.
奶油小面包外面的一层巧克力都被舔光了。
coax(pt.: coaxed, pp.: coaxed, prp.: coaxing)
v. 哄,诱骗,灵巧慢慢的做
He coaxed her into letting him take her to the cinema.
他哄她同意带她去看电影。

She coaxed him out of his bad temper.
她循循善诱地劝他改掉坏脾气。
coaxial
同轴的
暂无例句
COBOL
通用商业语言
A COBOL mnemonic name associated with the console typewriter.
和控制台打字机有关的一种COBOL助记忆名。

In the COBOL system, the information represented by a data item, arithmetic expression, or conditional expression.
在COBOL系统中,由一个数据项、算术表达式或条件表达式表示的信息。
cocaine
n. 可卡因
Analysis showed that cocaine was present in the mixture.
分析的结果表明混合物中含有可卡因.

He have all the apparatus, including a blowtorch, for freebasing cocaine.
他有加热吸用可卡因的所有器具,包括喷灯都有。
cock(pt.: cocked, pp.: cocked, prp.: cocking, pl.: cocks)
n. 公鸡,公鸟

v. 耸立,耸起
He cocked his eye at me.
他对我使了个眼色。

The cock crowed at dawn.
公鸡在黎明时啼叫。
cocktail(pl.: cocktails)
a. 鸡尾酒(的)

n. 鸡尾酒
An allergy to cocktail parties.
对鸡尾酒会的厌恶

Found cocktail parties distasteful.
发现鸡尾酒会令人反感
cocoa(pl.: cocoas)
n. 可可粉,可可饮料,可可色
He made a mug of cocoa for me.
他给我冲了杯可可饮料。

The seed of this plant, used in making chocolate, cocoa, and cocoa butter.
可可种可可树的种子,用于制造巧克力、可可粉和可可油
cocoon(pt.: cocooned, pp.: cocooned, prp.: cocooning, pl.: cocoons)
n. 茧
A cocoon is a kind of silk covering made by an insect.
蚕茧是由昆虫制造的一种由丝组成的外包层。

Silkworms make cocoons.
蚕做茧。
code(pt.: coded, pp.: coded, prp.: coding, pl.: codes)
n. 码,密码,法规

v. 把...编码,制成法典
I can break the code of this box.
我能破译这个箱子的密码。

The Highway Code has been carried.
公路法规已经被执行。
coder
编码器
暂无例句
coding
编码
A plan for the solution of a problem; consists of planning and coding, numerical analysis, systems analysis, specification of printing formats, and any other functions necessary to the integration of a computer in a system.
为解决某一问题而作出的计划,包括规划和编码、数值分析、系统分析、打印格式规定以及把计算机结合进一个系统所必需的其它功能。

A program or other coding sequence that produces a result of specified type and format("a macro generator";"a microcode generator").
产生某种指定类型和格式的结果的程序或另一种编码序列(如“宏生成程序”、“微代码生成程序”)。
coed
n. 男女同校的学生
Is your school coed?
你们学校是男女合校吗?

A coed dorm; a coed pool.
男女合住的宿舍;男女联营
coeducation
n. 男女同校
暂无例句
coenzyme
n. 辅酶
暂无例句
coerce(pt.: coerced, pp.: coerced, prp.: coercing)
v. 强制,强迫,逼勒
Power or ability to coerce.
强制的权力或能力
coexist(pt.: coexisted, pp.: coexisted, prp.: coexisting)
v. 共存

vi. 同时存在,共存
Now it is generally accepted that the countries with different social systems can coexist peacefully.
"现在一般都承认,不同社会制度的国家可以和平共处。"

The capitalist countries have to coexist with the socialist countries peacefully.
资本主义国家不得不与社会主义国家和平共处。
coexistence
n. 共存
暂无例句
coffee(pl.: coffees)
n. 咖啡
Brazil exports a lot of coffee.
巴西出口大量咖啡。

Would you like a cup of coffee?
想喝杯咖啡吗?
cognitive
a. 认知的,认识的,有认识力的
暂无例句
coherent
a. 互相偶合的,清晰的,明了的,凝聚性的,连贯的
The combining of separate elements or substances to form a coherent whole.
综合把分别的元素或物质连接成连贯的一个整体

The views of party leaders coalesced to form a coherent policy.
党的领导人的各种观点已统一为一致的政策.
cohesive
a. 粘性的(有结合性的,有粘聚性的)
Absence of any cohesive principle, such as a common standard or purpose.
混乱,无秩序无任何凝聚性准则,如共同标准或目标
coil(pt.: coiled, pp.: coiled, prp.: coiling, pl.: coils)
n. 卷,骚动

v. 盘绕,卷

n. 【电】线圈, 绕组
He passed me a coil of thread.
他递给我一卷线。

She coiled her hair at the back of her head.
她把头发盘在脑后。
coin(pt.: coined, pp.: coined, prp.: coining, pl.: coins)
n. 硬币,金钱,货币

v. 制造钱币
Many hands make light work, to coin a phrase.
常言说,人多好干活。

He paid me in coin.
他付给我的都是硬币。
coincide(pt.: coincided, pp.: coincided, prp.: coinciding)
v. 与...一致,符合,暗合
They didn't coincide in opinion.
他们的意见不统一。

The demonstration had been carefully stage-managed to coincide with the Prime Minister's visit.
这次示威活动事先作了精心安排, 正好在首相访问时进行.
coincidence(pl.: coincidences)
a. 同时发生的

n. 巧合
What a coincidence!
多巧的事啊!

By coincidence, we arrived here at the same time.
我们凑巧一同到达这儿。
coke
n. 焦炭
The refuse left when coke or charcoal is made.
焦炭渣,煤屑焦炭或木炭做成后剩下的渣滓

Coke consists mainly of carbon.
焦炭的主要成分是碳。
cold(pl.: colds)
adj.冷的

n. 感冒

v. 冷(的)
He caught a cold.
他感冒了。

It's cold today, you should put a coat on.
今天很冷,你应该穿件大衣。
coldly
ad. 冷淡地
His boss looked at him coldly because he made several big mistakes.
他的老板冷漠地看着他因为他犯了几个大错误。

How did Mrs. Lin look at Mr. Lin? She looked at Mr. Lin coldly.
林太太怎样注视林先生? 她冷漠地注视林先生。
collaborate(pt.: collaborated, pp.: collaborated, prp.: collaborating)
v. 合作,通敌
She collaborated with her sister/She and her sister collaborated on a biography of their father.
她和姐姐合作写父亲的传记.

He was suspected of collaborating (with the enemy).
怀疑他(与敌人)勾结.
collaboration
n. 合作,通敌
暂无例句
collaborative
a. 协作的,合作的
暂无例句
collagen
n. 胶原
暂无例句
collapse(pt.: collapsed, pp.: collapsed, prp.: collapsing, pl.: collapses)
n. 崩溃,倒塌

v. 倒塌,崩溃,瓦解
The wind caused the tent to collapse.
风把帐篷吹塌了。

Talks between management and unions have collapsed.
资方和工会的谈判失败了。
collar(pt.: collared, pp.: collared, prp.: collaring, pl.: collars)
n. 衣领

v. (非正式)抓住
The lawyer was collared by some journalists as he left his office.
律师在离开办公室时被记者拦住了。

Where are the dog's collar and lead?
狗的颈圈和皮带哪去了?
collateral(pl.: collaterals)
a. 并行的,附随的,旁系的

n. 支亲,副保,附属担保物
The bank will insist on collateral for a loan of that size.
银行对这样的大笔贷款一定要有抵押物。

Lacking the protection of insurance or collateral security.
未经保险的未发保险的,无附加担保的
collator
整理器,校对机
暂无例句
colleague
n. 同事
The Prime Minister's cabinet colleague refused to accept the proposal.
首相的内阁同僚拒绝接受这个建议。

David and I are colleagues.
戴维和我是同事。
collect
ad.&a. 对方付费(的)

v. 聚集,堆积,收集
This department collects information on political extremists.
这个部门搜集有关政治极端分子的情报。

We are collecting money for the famine victim.
我们在为遭受饥荒的灾民募捐。
collection(pl.: collections)
n. 收藏品,收集物
There are two collections a day from this letter box.
这个邮箱每天开两次。

You are invited to view our autumn collection.
您被邀请参观我们的秋季时装展览。
collective(pl.: collectives)
a. 集体的,共同的

n. 集体
In a system of collective bargaining, the workers as a group negotiate with the managers of the company.
在劳资集体谈判制度下,工人作为一个团体同公司经理进行谈判。

Only with organization can the wisdom of the collective be given full play.
"只有组织起来,才能充分地发挥集体的智慧。"
collectively
ad. 共同的(集体地,总起来说)
A relatively small, often rural community whose members share common interests, work, and income and often own property collectively.
公社一个比较小、常在乡村的公社,它的成员分享公共财产、工作和收入,并常集中自己的财产

Having made the necessary changes, he was satisfied that he had a team which would collectively handle the task.
经过一些必要的变动后,现在的小组成员将会齐心协力开展工作,他对此感到很满意。
college(pl.: colleges)
n. 学院
He is at law college.
他在法学院读书。

She is a member of the Royal College of Nursing.
她是皇家护士协会的会员。
collide(pt.: collided, pp.: collided, prp.: colliding)
v. 碰撞,互撞,砥触
The ships collided in the fog.
轮船在雾中相撞.

The bus and the van collided.
公共汽车与客货车相撞.
collision(pl.: collisions)
n. 碰撞,冲突
The liner is reported to have been in collision with an oil tanker.
据报道,这艘客轮与一艘油轮相撞。

Five persons died during the collision between two buses.
5个人死于公共汽车相撞。
colon
n. 冒号

n. 结肠,直肠
The old man died from colon cancer.
这位老人死于结肠癌。

There is a colon omitted in this sentence.
这个句子中丢了一个冒号。
colonel
n. 上校
The colonel ordered their soldiers to gather on the deck.
上校命令士兵们在甲板上集合。

Has he any right to use the style of Colonel?
他有资格使用上校头衔吗?
colonial(pl.: colonials)
a. 殖民地的

n. 殖民地居民
The new house he bought was colonial architecture.
他新买的房子是美国初期的建筑。

The resistance movement started a campaign of terror against the colonial rulers.
抵抗运动开展了一场反对殖民统治者的恐怖活动。
colonist(pl.: colonists)
n. 殖民地居民,殖民者
The colonists took up weapons to rebel against the British ruler.
殖民地的人们拿起武器反抗英国统治者。

English Pilgrim colonist who sailed to America on the Mayflower(1620) and was the religious leader of Plymouth Colony.
布鲁斯特,威廉1567-1644英国清教徒殖民主义者,乘五月花号航行至美洲(1620年),是普利茅斯殖民地的宗教领袖
colony(pl.: colonies)
n. 殖民地
This country used to be a British colony in Asia.
这个国家曾是英国在亚洲的殖民地。

Britain was mandated to govern the former colony of German East Africa.
英国受权代管德国在东非的前殖民地.
color(pt.: colored, pp.: colored, prp.: coloring, pl.: colors)
n. 颜色,气色,风格

v. 把...涂颜色,粉饰,脸红
She loved the life, noise, and color of the market.
她爱市场上的生趣、喧哗与多姿多彩。

What color did you paint the door?
你把门漆成什么颜色?
colors
n. 彩色
I throw my eyes out of focus, so that I see no particular object but only a seething kaleidoscope of colors.
我的目光没有聚焦,以致我没有看到特别的目标,仅仅是那川流不息的彩色万花筒。

The photograph of the painting reproduces the colors of the original extremely well.
这幅画的照片绝妙地再现了原作的色彩。
colossal
a. 巨大的
It requires government spending on a colossal scale.
这要求政府付出巨额开支。
colour(pt.: coloured, pp.: coloured, prp.: colouring, pl.: colours)
n. 颜色

v. 给...着色,染

vt. 给...着色
She loved the life, noise, and colour of the market.
她爱市场上的生趣、喧哗与多姿多彩。

What colour did you paint the door?
你把门漆成什么颜色?
column(pl.: columns)
n. 柱,圆柱;柱形物,专栏

[计算机] 列
He used to write a column for this newspaper.
他过去曾为这家报纸写专栏文章。

His column is syndicated throughout the world.
他的专栏文章通过报业辛迪加在世界许多报刊上发表.
comb(pt.: combed, pp.: combed, prp.: combing, pl.: combs)
n. 头梳,鸡冠

v. 梳头发,梳毛
She wore a small comb as an ornament.
她佩戴了一把小梳子作为装饰品。

The police have combed the city for the murderer.
警察在全市到处搜查凶手。
combat(pt.: combated, pp.: combated, prp.: combating, pl.: combats)
n. 争斗,战斗

v. 奋斗,争斗
The ship is combating the wind and waves.
那只船正与风浪搏斗。

The combat arm that deploys armored vehicles, such as tanks.
装甲部队部署装甲车辆的战斗部队,如坦克
combination(pl.: combinations)
n. 结合,联合
These players made a very good combination.
这些球员们配合得很好。

We tried it in every conceivable combination.
我们把能想到的各种组合都试了一遍.
combine
n. 集团,联合收割机

v. 化合,结合,联合

vi. 结合,联合

vt. 使结合,使联合
We can't always combine work with pleasure.
我们并不总是能在工作中享受到乐趣。

Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water.
两个氢原子和一个氧原子结合而成一个水分子。
combustible
a. 易燃的,燃烧性的,易动激情的

n. 燃质物,可燃物
Petrol is (highly) combustible.
汽油(极)易燃.

A hypothetical substance formerly thought to be a volatile constituent of all combustible substances released as flame in combustion.
燃素,热素原来假设的在所有燃烧物质中挥发性的一种物质成分,在燃烧中作为火焰而被释放出来
come(pt.: came, pp.: come, prp.: coming)
v. 来
Your family should always come before your job.
你的家庭应该比你的工作重要。

The train slowly came to the station.
火车缓缓地进站。
comedy(pl.: comedies)
n. 喜剧
There is not much comedy in modern war.
现代战争并不是好玩的事。

He prefers comedies to tragedies.
他比较喜欢喜剧而不太喜欢悲剧。
comet(pl.: comets)
n. 慧星
Comets move around the sun like planets, but in long oval course.
彗星象行星一样绕太阳运转,然而其轨道呈狭长的椭圆形。

If I had binoculars, I could see that comet clearly.
如果我有望远镜,我就可以清楚地看见那颗彗星。
comfort(pt.: comforted, pp.: comforted, prp.: comforting, pl.: comforts)
n. 舒适,安慰,安慰者

v. 安慰
My husband was a great comfort to me when my son was ill.
我儿子生病时,丈夫给了我极大的安慰。

He spoke a few words of comfort to me before leaving.
走之前,他向我说了几句安慰的话。
comfortable(pl.: comfortables)
a. 舒适的
My house is not big, but it is comfortable.
我的房子不大,但很舒服。

I won't be comfortable until I know what happened.
我只有知道发生了什么事后,才会放下心来。
comic(pl.: comics)
n. 连环图画,杂耍滑稽演员

a. 滑稽的,有趣的,喜剧的
This famous comic actor is loved by the people even after his death.
这位著名的戏剧演员即便是在死后,也仍受到人们的喜爱。

Children like to read comics.
孩子们喜欢看连环漫画。
comma(pl.: commas)
n. 逗号
Stop quibbling about the use of the comma.
别再争辩逗号的用法了.

The two clauses are separated by a comma.
这两个分句由一个逗号分开。
command(pt.: commanded, pp.: commanded, prp.: commanding, pl.: commands)
n. 命令,指挥,控制

v. 命令,指挥,支配

n.[计算机] DOS命令 : 引用辅助命令处理器
This great man is able to command everyone's respect.
这位伟人有资格获得大家的尊敬。

The general commanded his men to attack the city.
将军下令部下攻城。
commander(pl.: commanders)
n. 司令官,指挥官
He is the commander of the expedition.
他是远征军的司令/探险队的队长。

An army commander must be skilled in tactics.
一名军事指挥官必须精通战术。
commemorate(pt.: commemorated, pp.: commemorated, prp.: commemorating)
v. 纪念,庆祝

vt.&n. 纪念
Christmas commemorates the birth of Christ.
圣诞节是为了纪念耶酥的诞生。

A monument was built to commemorate the victory.
为了纪念胜利,建造了一座纪念碑。
commence(pt.: commenced, pp.: commenced, prp.: commencing)
开始
The second term commences in March.
第二学期自三月开始。

I commence from this point.
我从此点开始。
commend(pt.: commended, pp.: commended, prp.: commending)
v. 委托,推荐,嘉奖
She commended the child to her sister's care.
她将孩子委托给她妹妹照管。

His work was highly commended.
他的工作备受赞赏。
comment(pt.: commented, pp.: commented, prp.: commenting, pl.: comments)
注释,评论
What comments have you about my son's behaviour?
你对我儿子的行为有什么意见?

The king refuses to comment on the election results.
国王拒绝评论选举的结果。
commentary(pl.: commentaries)
n. 注释,评论,批评
I think his commentary on this issue is not correct.
我认为他对这个问题的评论是不正确的。

This commentary was excellently written.
这篇解说词写得非常好。
commentator(pl.: commentators)
n. 注释者(注释者,解说员,新闻广播员)
I prefer soccer commentator to report a match blow by blow.
我宁愿足球比赛广播实况播音员详尽地报导比赛。

Our commentator will now set the scene in the stadium.
讲解员现在就要在体育场向我们报道。
commerce
n. 商业,贸易
He majored in international commerce in college.
他大学时的专业是国际贸易。

The practices, methods, aims, and spirit of commerce or business.
利润第一主义商业或营业的实践、方法、目的和精神
commercial
a. 商业的

n. 商业广告
New York is a big commercial city.
纽约是一座大的商业城市。

Is commercial correspondence taught at the school?
学校里是否教授商业函件?
commission(pt.: commissioned, pp.: commissioned, prp.: commissioning, pl.: commissions)
n. 委任状,任官令,佣金

v. 委任,委托,使服役
He has secured two commissions to design buildings for a local authority.
他已承包两项为当地政府设计建筑物的业务。

He commissioned a statue of his wife.
他请人制作他妻子的雕像。
commissioner(pl.: commissioners)
n. 委员,理事,行政长官
The old man was a police commissioner before his retirement.
这位老人退休前是警察局长。

Australian politician who served three terms as prime minister between1908 and1915 and was Australian high commissioner in London(1916-1921).
费歇尔,约翰·阿巴思诺特1841-1920英国海军上将,改革英国海军使之重振威风,为一战作了准备
commit(pt.: committed, pp.: committed, prp.: committing)
v. 委托(托付),犯罪,作...事,承诺

[计算机] 委托
The girl was committed to the care of an aunt.
这女孩被交给姨母照顾。

She committed herself to philanthropy.
她专心从事慈善事业。
commitment
n. 委托,实行,承诺,保证(律)拘禁令

n. 奉献,献身
His political commitment is only skin-deep.
他政治上的承诺只是表面文章。

The President affirmed America's commitment to its transatlantic (ie European) allies.
总统申明美国履行对其欧洲盟国承担的义务.
committee(pl.: committees)
n. 委员会
The committee meets at three today.
委员会今天三点开会。

He was criticized by the committee for failing to report the accident.
他因未对事故进行汇报而受到委员会的批评。
commodity(pl.: commodities)
n. 商品,日用品
The country is heavily dependent on its exports of agricultural commodities.
这个国家很大程度上依靠农产品的出口。

The goods were inspected by the China Commodity Inspection Bureau before shipment.
这批货在装船前由中国商品检验局进行过检验。
common(pl.: commons)
a. 共同的,平常的,普通的

n. 平民,普通,公地,公园
Rabbits and foxes are common in Britain.
兔子和狐狸在英国很常见。

Does the common man oppose the ideas of political union between European countries?
一般人是不是反对欧洲国家政治联合的构想呢?
commonly
ad. 一般,普通,通常
It was commonly believed that he was an honest man.
一般都认为他是一个诚实的人。

The question is more complicated than(is) commonly supposed.
这问题比一般人想象的更复杂一些。
commonplace(pl.: commonplaces)
n. 常事,老生常谈,普通的东西

a. 平凡的,陈腐的
Many movies deal with commonplace themes.
许多电影的主题很平庸。

Soon it will be commonplace for people to travel to the moon.
不用多久,人们到月球旅行会变成常见的事了。
commonsense
a. 具有常识的
He has no commonsense he always does silly things.
他毫无常识,总是做些傻事。
commonwealth(pl.: commonwealths)
n. 共和国,联邦
The Commonwealth agreed to make a compact with this country.
英联邦同意和这个国家订约。

The official report of the proceedings and debates of a legislature in the Commonwealth of Nations, especially of the British or Canadian parliament.
英国议会议事录在不列颠联邦内产生的立法争论和议事进程的官方报告,尤指英国或加拿大议会
commotion(pl.: commotions)
n. 骚动,暴乱
You are making a great commotion about nothing.
你简直是在无理取闹。

The discovery caused a tremendous commotion in the scientific world.
那项发现在科学界引起极大的震动。
communicate(pt.: communicated, pp.: communicated, prp.: communicating)
v. 沟通,传达,交流
The door communicates with my room.
这门和我的房间相通。

I can't communicate with them; the radio doesn't work.
我无法和他们联系,无线电坏了。
communication(pl.: communications)
n. 沟通,交通,沟通

[计算机] 通信
Radio and television are important means of communication.
无线电和电视是重要的通信手段。

This area has not been covered by the communication net.
这个地区还不在通讯网的覆盖之内。
communism
n. 共产主义
They all believe in communism.
他们都相信共产主义。

All fighters for communism are infidels.
所有的共产主义战士都是不信教者。
communist(pl.: communists)
a. 共产主义的

n. 共产主义者
He is a communist.
他是一名共产党员。

Relating to, characteristic of, or held to resemble communism or Communists.
共产主义者的有关、特征为或保持像共产主义或共产主义者的
community(pl.: communities)
n. 社区,团体

群落(生)
He worked in community welfare department.
他在社会福利部工作。

His speech was an affront to all members of the community.
他的话对社区所有成员是故意的侮辱。
commute(pt.: commuted, pp.: commuted, prp.: commuting, pl.: commutes)
v. 交换,改换支付方法,减轻

v. 交换, 折偿
My uncle used to commute ten miles to the city.
我的叔父过去每天要走10英里到城里去。

He commute from Beijing to nanjing every week.
他每周乘车往返北京与南京。
commuter(pl.: commuters)
n. 通勤者,每日往返上班者
The five o'clock train is always packed with commuters.
五点钟那趟车总是挤满了通勤者。

Another commuter from the suburban gentry.
来自郊区的又一个通勤者
compact
a. 紧凑的,紧密的,简洁的

v. 使装满,使简洁

[计算机] 紧凑的

n. 合约,条约
He received a compact package.
他收到一个扎得很紧的包裹。

The Commonwealth agreed to make a compact with this country.
英联邦同意和这个国家订约。
compaction
压缩
暂无例句
companion(pt.: companioned, pp.: companioned, prp.: companioning, pl.: companions)
n. 同伴,同事
The fear of being discovered was his constant companion.
他总提心吊胆的,担心被人发现。

He had always considered her an ideal companion for his son.
他一直以为她是他儿子的理想伴侣。
company(pl.: companies)
n. 公司,友伴,交际
I work in a small company.
我在一家小公司工作。

He entertained the company with cigars.
他以雪茄烟招待客人。
comparable
a. 可比较的,比得上的
A comparable car would cost far more abroad.
类似的车子在国外要贵的多。

The achievements of an athlete and a writer are not comparable.
运动员的成就与作家的成就不能相提并论。
comparative
a. 比较的,相当的
He majored in comparative literature.
他的专业是比较文学。

To illustrate my point I have done a comparative analysis.
为说明我的观点, 我做了对比分析.
comparatively
ad. 比较地,相当地,多少
An overland route is comparatively safe.
陆路相对来说安全些。

The Norwegians live in a comparatively cold zone.
挪威人生活在比较寒冷的地区。
comparator
比较器
暂无例句
compare(pt.: compared, pp.: compared, prp.: comparing)
v. 比较,比喻,对照
I compared the copy with the original, but there was not much difference.
我比较了复印件和原件,但是差别不是很大。

She is lovely beyond compare.
她真是可爱得无与伦比。
comparison(pl.: comparisons)
n. 比较
He is rather dull in comparison with others.
和别人比较起来,他相当迟钝。

We can only tell good from bad by comparison.
我们可以通过比较来分辨好坏。
compartment(pt.: compartmented, pp.: compartmented, prp.: compartmenting, pl.: compartments)
n. 间隔,个别室,小事
The first-class compartments are in the front of the train.
头等车室在列车的前面。

This is a case with separate compartments for shoes, jewelry, etc.
这是一个分格存放鞋、珠宝等的箱子。
compass(pt.: compassed, pp.: compassed, prp.: compassing, pl.: compasses)
n. 指南针
Now we begin to draw a circle with compasses.
现在我们开始用圆规画一个圆。

If you haven't a compass, use the stars to guide you.
倘若没有指南针, 可利用星辰引路.
compassion
n. 同情,怜悯
I had compassion for him.
我怜悯他。

We had compassion for the poor widow.
我们同情这个可怜的寡妇。
compatibility
[计算机] 兼容性
One that adapts, such as a device used to effect operative compatibility between different parts of one or more pieces of apparatus.
适应物,转接器,接合器适应物,如用于在一件或多件仪器的不同部件之间实现有效兼容性的装置

Compatibility is a condition of a successful marriage.
和谐与否是婚姻成功的先决条件
compatible
a. 能共处的,可并立的,适合

[计算机] 相兼容的
Not compatible or sympathetic, as in character.
志趣不同的指性格上不宽容,无同情心的

Pertaining to a degree of standardization of computer system components to allow for combinations and large variety of compatible units.
修饰或说明计算机系统部件的标准化的程度,模块化设计允许部件组合和出现很多种类的兼容部件。
compel(pt.: compelled, pp.: compelled, prp.: compelling)
v. 强迫,迫使
The heavy rain compelled us to stay indoors.
大雨迫使我们呆在户内。

His cleverness and skill compel our admiration.
他的聪明和技巧使我们赞叹不已。
compensate(pt.: compensated, pp.: compensated, prp.: compensating)
v. 偿还,补偿,付报酬
Nothing can compensate for the loss of one's health.
什么都不能补偿健康受损。

Who will compensate for the losses?
谁将赔偿损失?
compensation
n. 补偿,赔偿
My job is hard, but it has its compensation.
我的工作虽苦,但也有所补偿。

Compensation of injured workers has cost the company a lot.
公司花了一大笔钱赔偿受伤的工人。
compete(pt.: competed, pp.: competed, prp.: competing)
v. 竞争,对抗
Several companies are competing for the contract.
几家公司正为争取一项合同而互相竞争。

We have limited funds and several competing claims.
我们的基金有限而争相申请的却有几处。
competence
n. 能力
It has beyond the competence of the court.
它已经超出法院的权限。

No one doubts her competence as a teacher.
谁也不怀疑她能胜任教师工作。
competent
a. 有能力的,胜任的,足够的
Is Mary competent as a teacher?
玛丽胜任教师的工作吗?

We know you are competent in doing this job.
我们知道你可以胜任这项工作。
competition(pl.: competitions)
n. 比赛,竞争
Everyone in modern society faces the keen competition.
现代社会的每个人都面临着激烈的竞争。

The team were on excellent form throughout the whole competition.
这个队在整个比赛过程中一直处於极好的竞技状态。
competitive
a. 竞争的,比赛的
America is a competitive society.
美国是一个充满竞争的社会。

Our prices are competitive.
我们的价格是有竞争性的。
competitor(pl.: competitors)
n. 竞争者
The firm has better products than its competitors.
这家公司的产品比其对手的好。

That company is a strong competitor of us.
那个公司是我们强有力的竞争对手。
compilation
n. 编译,编辑
Her latest album is a compilation of all her best singles.
她最新的一套唱片是她的最佳单曲唱片的汇集.
compile(pt.: compiled, pp.: compiled, prp.: compiling)
v. 编译,编辑,编纂

[计算机] 编译
It take year of hard work to compile a good dictionary.
编纂一部好词典要花多年心血。

It takes years of hard work to compile a good dictionary.
编一部好词典需要多年的艰苦工作。
compiler
编译器,编译程序
Optimize32 bit native code compiler with up to300%-400% faster application.
优化32位本机代码编译器使应用程序加快了300%-400%。

In data security, the transmission of data to unauthorized users by processes with legitimate access to data. A compiler, for example, could leak a proprietary program whilst it is being compiled.
在数据保密学中,通过合法访问数据的进程将数据传输给未授权的用户的过程。例如,编译程序在编译期间便可能泄漏专用程序。
complain(pt.: complained, pp.: complained, prp.: complaining)
v. 抱怨,悲叹,控诉
They complained bitterly about the injustice of the system.
他们愤恨地抱怨制度不公平。

The tourist complained that the room was too dirty.
游客抱怨说房间太脏了。
complaint(pl.: complaints)
n. 抱怨
I have a complaint of the chest.
我胸部不适。

You have no cause for complaint.
你没有理由抱怨。
complement
n. 补足物,补语,余角

v. 补助
This wine complements the food perfectly.
用这种酒配这种菜肴最妙不过了。

A wine is a complement to a good meal.
美食加美酒才算完备。
complete(pt.: completed, pp.: completed, prp.: completing)
a. 彻底的,完整的,已完成的

v. 完成,使完整
I will complete this task soon.
我很快就要完成这项任务了。

When will the work be complete?
这项工作什么时候完成?
completely
ad. 完全地,十分地,全然
The army made a completely successful attack on the enemy capital.
军队攻击敌人首都的行动非常成功。

She tried to understand the instructions, but she was completely at sea.
她费尽力气想看懂那些说明文字,却全然不知所云。
completion(pl.: completions)
n. 完成,完满
Completion of the building work is taking longer than expected.
建筑工程的竣工比预计时间要长。

The film is on the point of completion.
电影制作即将完成。
complex(pl.: complexes)
a. 复杂的

n. 复合体
Life is getting more complex and difficult.
生活正在变得越来越复杂和艰难。

He has a complex about his weight.
他过分关心自己的体重。
complexion(pt.: complexioned, pp.: complexioned, prp.: complexioning, pl.: complexions)
n. 外观(状态,形势,开色,配容)

vt 染(上色)
This great victory changed the complexion of the war.
这次大捷使整个战局为之改观。

He has a dark complexion.
他肤色黝黑。
complexity(pl.: complexities)
n. 复杂(性),复杂的事物
We are facing a problem of great complexity.
我们正面对着一个极复杂的问题。

It is a complexity of higher mathematics.
这是一道高等数学的难题。
compliance
n. 承诺,顺从,遵从
In compliance with your wishes (ie As you have requested) we have withdrawn our suggestion.
遵照你的要求我们已将建议撤销.

Compliance (with the rules) is expected of all members.
要求全体人员都遵守(制度).
complicate(pt.: complicated, pp.: complicated, prp.: complicating)
v. 弄复杂,使错综,使起纠纷
Her refusal to help complicates matters.
她不肯帮忙,事情就更难办了。

Don't complicate life for me!
不要为我把生活搞复杂了!
complicated
a. 复杂的,难懂的
Chopin aroused very complicated emotions in her.
肖邦的乐曲唤起了她极其复杂的感情。

They have straightened out a very complicated problem.
他们已经把一个非常复杂的问题搞清楚了。
complication(pl.: complications)
n. 复杂化,使...复杂的因素
Complications set in, and the patient died.
病人因出现并发症而死亡。

A further complication was his refusal to travel by air.
更麻烦的是他不肯坐飞机旅行。
compliment(pt.: complimented, pp.: complimented, prp.: complimenting, pl.: compliments)
n. 称赞,恭维,致意

v. 称赞,褒扬,恭维
Your presence is a great compliment.
承蒙光临,不胜荣幸。

He complimented us with tickets for the football game.
他送给我们足球赛的门票。
comply(pt.: complied, pp.: complied, prp.: complying)
v. 顺从,答应
Everyone should comply with the law.
每个人都应该遵守法律。

She was told to pay the fine, but refused to comply.
通知她交纳罚款,但她拒不服从。
component(pl.: components)
n. 元件,组件,成份

a. 组成的,构成的
Those are the components of an engine.
那些是发动机的部件。

Surprise is an essential component of my plan.
我这项计划主要就是想使大家惊喜一下。
compose(pt.: composed, pp.: composed, prp.: composing)
v. 组成,写作,作曲
Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
水由氢和氧组成。

He was composing at the piano at the age of seven.
他7岁时就会钢琴作曲。
composer(pl.: composers)
n. 作曲家
His dual role as a composer and a conductor made him very busy.
他作曲家和指挥家的双重身份使他非常繁忙。

The composer kicked the music around for a while, trying it out.
作曲者把这个曲子随便哼了一会儿,看看行不行。
composing
n. 组成
The judge or judges composing a court.
法官(们)法官或组成法庭的全体法官

He was composing at the piano at the age of seven.
他7岁时就会钢琴作曲。
composite(pl.: composites)
a. 合成的,复合的

n. 合成物
A small or reduced flower, especially one of the grasses and composite plants, such as a daisy.
小花尤指禾木植物或菊科植物的一朵小花或小花穗,例如雏菊花

In microwave system the separate input from various sources must be brought together to give a composite input which is then transmitted and received by radio.
在微波系统中,来自各处的分散的输入必须被汇集在一起,以形成一个综合的输入,然后由无线电发送和接收。
composition
n. 作文,著作,组织,合成物,成份
He played many of his compositions for me.
他为我演奏了他的许多乐曲。

He has a touch of madness in his composition.
他有点疯疯癫癫。
compound
n. 混合物,复合字

a. 复合的,混合的,合成的

v. 混合,调合,妥协
Medicines are usually compounds.
药品通常是化合物。

Rose is a plant with compound leaves.
玫瑰是复叶植物。
comprehend(pt.: comprehended, pp.: comprehended, prp.: comprehending)
vt. 充分理解(综合,包含)
If you can use a word correctly and effectively you comprehend it.
你如果可以正确有效地使用一个词,你就是了解它了。

I cannot comprehend this phrase.
我无法理解这个片语。
comprehension
n. 理解(力),领悟
Impairment of speech and verbal comprehension, especially when associated with brain injury.
难语症,诵读困难症语言或文字理解能力受损,尤指那些与大脑受损伤相联系的

Range of vision, comprehension, or experience; outlook.
眼界视野,理能能力或经历的范围;眼界
comprehensive(pl.: comprehensives)
a. 综合的,广泛的,理解的
She has a comprehensive grasp of the subject.
她已全面掌握了这一学科。

The reporter has made a comprehensive report.
记者已做了全面的报道。
compress
v. 压缩,压榨

[计算机] 压缩
The farmers compressed straw into blocks for burning.
农民们将干草压成块用来烧火。

The film compresses several years into half an hour.
这部电影将几年的事压缩于半小时内。
compressed
a. 压缩的
A covering for a wheel, usually made of rubber reinforced with cords of nylon, fiberglass, or other material and filled with compressed air.
轮胎车轮的覆盖物,通常由用尼龙绳、玻璃纤维或其它材料加固的橡胶制成,并注入了压缩的空气

The farmers compressed straw into blocks for burning.
农民们将干草压成块用来烧火。
compression
n. 压缩,压榨,缩小
The application of continuous force by one body on another that it is touching; compression.
压紧,压缩相靠着的物体中其中一物对另一物的连续挤压式的涂敷;

A physical sensation produced by compression of a part of the body.
压迫感身体上某一部分由压迫而引起的生理上的感觉
compressor
n. 压缩物,压缩机,收缩肌
暂无例句
comprise(pt.: comprised, pp.: comprised, prp.: comprising)
v. 包含
Fifteen separate republics comprised the Soviet Union.
苏联由十五个加盟共和国组成。

This month's figures are comprised in the total.
这个月的数字已包含在总数之内。
compromise(pt.: compromised, pp.: compromised, prp.: compromising, pl.: compromises)
n. 妥协,折衷,折衷案

v. 妥协处理,危害

v. 妥协,让步
They refused to compromise their principles by doing a deal with the terrorists.
他们拒绝同恐怖分子做交易,以免原则受到损害。

Progress has been made towards a political compromise between the two nations.
两国之间的政治和解已经取得进展。
compulsory
a. 被强制的,强迫的,义务的
Is military service compulsory in your country?
你们国家实行义务兵役制吗?

Is English a compulsory subject?
英语是必修科目吗?
computability
可算性
暂无例句
computation
n. 计算
A quick computation revealed that we would not make a profit.
粗略计算後可以看出我们无利可图.

Addition and division are forms of computation.
加法和除法都是计算方法.
compute(pt.: computed, pp.: computed, prp.: computing)
计算
He computed his losses at USD5,000.
他估计自己损失5000美元。

Scientists have computed the probable course of the rocket.
科学家利用计算机计算了火箭可能运行的轨道。
computer(pl.: computers)
n. 计算机
This computer company was established last year.
这家电脑公司是去年成立的。

We should be watchful of computer viruses.
我们应该警惕计算机病毒。
comrade(pl.: comrades)
n. 同志
They were comrades in arms.
他们是战友。

They interred their dear comrade in the arms.
他们埋葬了他们亲爱的战友。
concatenate(pt.: concatenated, pp.: concatenated, prp.: concatenating)
v. 连结,连锁
暂无例句
conceal(pt.: concealed, pp.: concealed, prp.: concealing)
v. 隐藏
It is wrong for a man to conceal things from his wife.
一个男人对妻子隐瞒事情是不对的。

He concealed himself behind the tree.
他藏在树后。
concede(pt.: conceded, pp.: conceded, prp.: conceding)
v. 承认,让步,退让
I concede that you are right.
我承认你是对的。

You must concede that I have tried my best.
你必须承认我已经尽力了。
conceive(pt.: conceived, pp.: conceived, prp.: conceiving)
v. 构思,以为,怀孕
I can't conceive of your allowing the child to travel alone.
我想不通你怎么会让孩子独自去旅行。

It was then that I conceived the notion of running away.
就在那时我产生了逃跑的念头.
concentrate(pt.: concentrated, pp.: concentrated, prp.: concentrating, pl.: concentrates)
n. 浓缩,精选

v. 集中,专心,浓缩

[计算机] 集中
I can't concentrate on my work when I'm tired.
我累了就无法集中精力工作。

The crowds concentrated round the palace.
人群汇集在宫殿的四周。
concentration(pl.: concentrations)
n. 集中,专心,浓度
Stress and tiredness often result in a lack of concentration.
紧张和疲劳常使人精神不集中。

I found it hard to keep my concentration with such a noise going on.
吵闹声不绝于耳,我很难保持精神集中。
concentrator
集线器,集中器
暂无例句
concept(pl.: concepts)
n. 概念,观念
It is difficult to grasp the concept of infinite space.
掌握无限空间的概念是很难的。

I can not understand the so abstract concept.
我无法理解如此抽象的观念。
conception(pl.: conceptions)
n. 观念,概念;受精
He's got a pretty strange conception of friendship.
他对友谊有一种非常独特的见解。

You have no conception of what it was like to be there.
你完全不知道在那里是什么滋味。
concern(pt.: concerned, pp.: concerned, prp.: concerning, pl.: concerns)
n. 关心,关系, 关切的事,忧虑

v. 涉及,与...有关,影响;使关心
How much money I earn is none of your concern.
我挣多少钱与你无关。

These problems concern all of us.
这些问题影响到我们每一个人。
concerned
a. 关心的

v. 与...有关,关心

vbl. 关心,与...有关
Please don't be concerned about me.
请不要为我担心。

We are all concerned about his health.
我们都非常关心他的健康。
concerning
prep. 关于
They show great anxiety concerning their retirement allowance.
他们对自己的养老金问题显得十分焦虑。

Concerning each of two or more persons or things.
交互的,相互的关于两个或多个人或物中的每一个的
concert(pt.: concerted, pp.: concerted, prp.: concerting, pl.: concerts)
n. 音乐会,一致,和谐
The concert will be given on Saturday.
音乐会将于星期六举行。

He refused to concert with his partners.
他拒绝和他的伙伴们合作。
concerted
a. 商议好的,协定的,预定的
A vigorous concerted movement for a cause or against an abuse.
圣战赞成某一事业或反对某一弊病而进行的有力的统一运动

He woke his audience to the need for concerted action.
他使听众意识到有必要采取一致的行动。
concession(pl.: concessions)
n. 让步,妥协
We will make some concession in price.
我们将在价格上做些让步。

I hope you can make some concession.
我希望你能做些让步。
concise
a. 简明的,简要的
The act or procedure of giving or receiving concise preparatory instructions, information, or advice.
简介给予或接受简洁的预备性的指令、信息或忠告的行为或步骤

Teaching content should be concise.
教学内容要少而精。
conclude(pt.: concluded, pp.: concluded, prp.: concluding)
v. 结束,作结论,推断
From his appearance we may safely conclude that he is a chain smoker.
从他的外表,我们可以有把握地断定他烟抽得很凶。

Once the price had been agreed, a deal was quickly concluded.
价格一经商定,交易很快就达成了。
conclusion(pl.: conclusions)
n. 结论
The conclusion of the movie was anticlimactic.
电影的结局真没劲。

What conclusion did you come to?
你得出了什么结论?
conclusive
a. 决定性的,确实的,最后的
Having the power to decide; conclusive.
决定性的有权决定的;结论性的

Supplying or being a final settlement or decision; conclusive.
最后的提供或成为最后的解决办法或决定的;决定性的
concoct(pt.: concocted, pp.: concocted, prp.: concocting)
v. 混合而制,调合,捏造
She'd concocted some unlikely tale about the train being cancelled.
她胡编了一通瞎话, 说什麽那班火车给取消了.

One wonders also why Nature, with some snakes concocted poison of such extreme potency.
人们也不知道大自然为何在一些蛇身上调制出这样高效的毒液来。
concordance
索引
暂无例句
concrete(pt.: concreted, pp.: concreted, prp.: concreting)
n. 水泥,混凝土

a. 具体的,实在的,水泥的

v. 凝结,结合
This post is made of concrete.
这根柱子是混凝土做的。

The workman is still busy concreting the road.
工人还在忙着用混凝土铺路。
concurrent
a. 同时发生的
A brief shot that interrupts the visual continuity of the main action of a film, often to depict related matter or supposedly concurrent action.
切换镜头一种中断电影的主要情节画面的连续性的简短镜头,通常用来描绘相关事件或可能同时发生的情节
condemn(pt.: condemned, pp.: condemned, prp.: condemning)
v. 判刑,责备,处刑
The criminal was condemned to death.
这个罪犯被判死刑。

We condemned him for his bad conduct.
我们责备他行为不检点。
condense(pt.: condensed, pp.: condensed, prp.: condensing)
v. 浓缩,摘要,缩短
Steam condenses into water when cooling down.
蒸汽冷却时凝结成水。

Condense this paragraph into a few sentences.
把这段文字简缩成几个句子。
condition(pt.: conditioned, pp.: conditioned, prp.: conditioning, pl.: conditions)
n. 情况,条件

v. 以...为条件,决定,支配,训练
The boy was conditioned in English.
这个男孩必须补考英语。

Weather conditions are good.
天气情况良好。
conditional(pl.: conditionals)
a. 有条件的,假定的
A temporary, conditional pledge of property to a creditor as security for performance of an obligation or repayment of a debt.
抵押给予债权人临时的、有条件的财产抵押,以此作为履行责任或偿还债务的保证

The duration of such conditional release.
假释期这种有条件释放的期限
conditioner
n. 调节器(调料槽,调节剂)
This new style of air conditioner is noiseless.
这种新型空调没有噪音。

Lipstick and hair conditioner are cosmetics.
口红和护发素都是化妆品.
conditioning
n. 调节(整理,改善,条件作用)
A system of physical conditioning designed to enhance circulatory and respiratory efficiency that involves vigorous, sustained exercise, such as jogging, swimming, or cycling, thereby improving the body's utilization of oxygen.
有氧健身法旨在增强循环和呼吸功效的生理调节体系,包括有力的、持久的锻炼,例如慢跑、游泳或骑自行车,从而提高肌体对氧气的利用

The humanitarian scientist called on the improvement of the poor's living condition.
这位人道主义科学家呼吁改善穷人的生活条件。
condolence(pl.: condolences)
n. 引,哀悼,引辞
暂无例句
conducive
a. 有助于...的
Fresh air is conducive to health.
新鲜空气有助于健康。

Regularity ought to be observed, as regularity is very conducive to health.
生活应遵守规律,因为规律对健康有益。
conduct(pt.: conducted, pp.: conducted)
n. 行为,举动,品行

vt. 引导,指挥,管理

vt. 导电,传热
The reporter was accused of unprofessional conduct.
那位记者被控有违反职业道德的行为。

Copper conducts electricity better than iron does.
铜的导电性比铁强。
conduction
n. 传导
Ruin will wait on such conduction.
这样的行为将导致毁灭。
conductivity(pl.: conductivities)
n. 传导性,传导率
Electrical conductivity affected by exposure to light.
光电导性,光电导率受光暴露影响的电传导

Alteration in excitability and conductivity of a nerve or muscle during the passage of an electric current through it.
电紧张当电流通过时,某一神经或肌肉产生的易激动性和传导体的变化
conductor(pl.: conductors)
n. 售票员 导体
She is a bus conductor.
她是一名公共汽车售票员。

The conductor punched his bus ticket.
售票员用剪票夹在他的汽车票上打孔。
conduit(pl.: conduits)
n. 导管,水管,沟渠
It's a conduit enclosing insulated electric wires.
这是包电线的导管。

The principal pipe or conduit in a system for conveying water, gas, oil, or other utility.
主要管道输送水、天然气、石油系统中的主要管道或沟渠或其他公用事业设备
confer
v. 赠予,协议
The Queen conferred knighthood on several distinguished men.
女王将爵士头衔授予几位杰出人士。

And therefore, if a man write little, he had need have a great memory; if he confer little, he had need have a present wit; and if he read little, he had need have more cunning, to seem to know that he doth not.
因此,一个人如果不写,他就需要记住很多东西;如果不和人交谈,他就需要天笺机智;如果不读书,他就需要更狡猾,能够假装知道他所不知道的东西。
conference(pl.: conferences)
n. 会议
You will see him at the press conference.
你会在记者招待会上见到他的。

He is in conference and cannot come to the telephone.
他在开会,没空来接电话。
confess(pt.: confessed, pp.: confessed, prp.: confessing)
v. 承认,告白,忏悔
The priest confessed the young man.
神父听取那个青年的忏悔。

He confessed that he had never seen her before.
他承认以前从未见过她。
confidence(pl.: confidences)
a. 骗得信任的

n. 信任,信心
The two girls told each other confidences about their boyfriends.
这两个姑娘相互谈了关于各自男友的悄悄话。

The servant enjoyed his master's confidence.
这仆人深得主人的信赖。
confident
a. 确信的,自信的
We are confident of victory.
我们确信能胜利。

He felt at ease and confident about the future.
他对未来感到轻松自在并且充满信心。
confidential
a. 机密的,获他人信赖的,易于信任他人的
He told me the confidential information.
他向我透露了这个秘密的信息。

Don't be too confidential with strangers.
不要过份相信陌生人。
configuration
n. 结构,布局,形态

[计算机] 配置
Something resembling this structure in configuration or pattern.
蜂窝状物在外形或结构上类似这种构造的东西

For some remote systems, the translation of configuration information into machine language.
对于某些远程系统,将配置信息翻译成机器语言的过程。
configure
v. 配置
暂无例句
confine
v. 限制,闭居

[计算机] 限制
I wish the speaker would confine himself to the subject.
我希望演说者不要离题。

The thief was confined in a prison.
窃贼被关押在监狱里。
confirm(pt.: confirmed, pp.: confirmed, prp.: confirming)
v. 确定,批准,证实
The news confirmed my resolution.
这消息加强了我的决心。

He looked around to confirm that he was alone.
他四处张望,要确定周围没人。
confirmation(pl.: confirmations)
n. 确认
Your news was really confirmation for my beliefs.
你带来的消息证实了我的信念。

The price is subject to our confirmation.
所有价格经我们确认后有效。
conflict
n. 冲突,矛盾,争执

v. 争执,撞斗,冲突

[计算机] 冲突
The long drawn-out conflict between the employers and workers led to the strike last week.
劳资之间旷日持久的纠纷导致了上周的罢工。

If so, your points of view are bound to conflict with his.
如果这样的话,你的观点一定会和他的起冲突。
conflicting
相冲突的
The conflicting interests of producers and consumers will be everlasting.
生产者与消费者之间的利益冲突将永远存在。

I cannot understand his conflicting philosophy.
我不能理解他那互相矛盾的思想体系。
conform(pt.: conformed, pp.: conformed, prp.: conforming)
v. 使一致,遵守,使顺从
His ideas do not conform to mine.
他的想法和我的不一致。

The building does not conform to safety regulations.
这座建筑物不符合安全条例。
confront(pt.: confronted, pp.: confronted, prp.: confronting)
v. 面对,对抗,遭遇
Confronted by an angry crowd the police retreated.
警察面对愤怒的人群只好后撤了。

They confronted the prisoner with his accusers.
他们让犯人与原告对质。
confuse(pt.: confused, pp.: confused, prp.: confusing)
v. 混乱,狼狈,困惑
Please don't confuse Australia with Austria.
别把澳大利亚和奥地利混淆了。

They asked so many questions that they confused me.
他们问了许许多多问题,把我弄糊涂了。
confusion
n. 混乱,混淆
The enemy retreated in great confusion.
敌人狼狈撤退。

Their unexpected arrival threw our plan into confusion.
他们的突然到来打乱了我们的计划。
congestion
n. 混杂,拥挤,过剩

[计算机] 拥挤
He had a serious congestion of the lungs.
他得了严重的肺充血。

There is always traffic congestion in that street.
那条街经常交通阻塞。
conglomerate(pt.: conglomerated, pp.: conglomerated, prp.: conglomerating)
a. 密集而固结的,砾岩性的

n. 集成物,集块,砾岩

v. 凝聚成一团,使结成,结合
An American conglomerate holds a major share in the company.
一家美国的大联合企业持有该公司的大部分股份。

The firm has been taken over by an American conglomerate.
该公司已被美国一企业集团接管。
congratulate(pt.: congratulated, pp.: congratulated, prp.: congratulating)
v. 祝贺
We congratulated him on his birthday.
我们向他庆祝生日。

I congratulated myself on my narrow escape.
我庆祝自己死里逃生。
congratulation(pl.: congratulations)
n. 祝贺
Congratulations on your marriage.
恭贺你喜结良缘。

Please give him my congratulations when you see him.
请见到他时转达我的祝贺。
congress(pl.: congresses)
n. 代表大会,国会,议会;男女性交
This matter will be discussed in congress tomorrow.
这个问题将在明天的代表大会上讨论。

Congress has approved the new educational budget.
国会通过了新的教育预算。
congruent
a. 全等的
暂无例句
conjunction(pl.: conjunctions)
n. 连接词,连合,关连
The conjunction of workmanship and artistry in making jewelry decides the value of the jewelry.
在珠宝饰物的制造中,手工与艺术的结合决定了珠宝的价值。

The word is a temporal conjunction.
该词是表示时间的连词。
connect(pt.: connected, pp.: connected, prp.: connecting)
v. 连接
These terminals are connected to our mainframe computer.
这些终端设备都和我们的计算机主机相连。

Has the phone been connected yet?
电话接通了吗?
connected
v. 连接

vbl. 连接
The plumber connected up all the pipes and turned on the tap.
管子工连接上所有管子,然后打开了水龙头。

Performing background processing which is not on-line or directly connected to the computer for on-line operation. High priority programs take precedence over specific background jobs.
指实现后台处理。所谓后台处理是指非联机处理,或者说不是直接和计算机连接起来而进行联机操作。优先级高的程序先于特定的后台作业执行。
connection(pl.: connections)
n. 联系,关系,连接
What is the connection between the two ideas?
这两个概念之间有何联系?

The train was late and I missed my connection.
列车误点了,我没能赶上联运。
connective
a. 连接著,连接的

n. 连接物,连接词
A subdivision of a bodily organ or part bounded by fissures, connective tissue, or other structural boundaries.
叶身体器官和部分的细分部分,由裂纹、连接组织或其他组织边界粘连

The sheath of connective tissue enclosing a bundle of nerve fibers.
经来膜包裹住神经纤维的膜状结缔组织
connector
连接头
暂无例句
connexion
n. 联系, 连结
暂无例句
conquer(pt.: conquered, pp.: conquered, prp.: conquering)
v. 克服,征服,战胜
She conquered her fear and crossed the shaking bridge by herself.
她克服了恐惧,自己走过了摇摇晃晃的桥。

The Zulus conquered all the neighboring tribes.
祖鲁人征服了所有邻近的部落。
conquest
n. 征服
They succeeded in the conquest of the city.
他们成功地征服了这座城市。

The Normans ruled England by right of conquest.
诺曼人征服了英格兰成了统治者。
conscience
n. 良心
She gave him back the money she'd stolen for the sake of her conscience.
为了不受良心的谴责,她把从他那偷来的钱还给他了。

The thief's conscience smote him.
那个贼突然良心发现。
conscientious
a. 审慎正直的,认真的,本着良心的
She is a conscientious teacher.
她是一个有责任心的教师。

We should be conscientious to our work.
我们应该对工作负责。
conscious
a. 神志清醒的,意识到的,自觉的,有意的
He was very conscious of his shortcomings.
他对自己的缺点十分清楚。

He was conscious of his guilt.
他自知有罪。
consciousness
n. 意识,知觉,自觉
When will the patient regain his consciousness?
这个病人什么时候恢复知觉?

This experience helped to change her social consciousness.
这次经验有助于帮助她改变社会意识。
consecutive
a. 连续的,连贯的
We shall have meetings on two consecutive days, Monday and Tuesday.
周一周二连续两天我们都将开会。

The policy of our Party is consecutive.
我党的政策始终如一。
consensus(pl.: consensuses)
n. 一致,合意,交感
There is broad consensus (of opinion) in the country on this issue.
对这一问题举国上下(舆论)普遍一致.

The two parties have reached a consensus.
这两个政党达成了一致意见.
consent(pt.: consented, pp.: consented, prp.: consenting)
n. 同意,许可

v. 同意,承诺
My father will never give his consent to our marriage.
我父亲决不会同意我们的婚姻的。

Her father reluctantly consented to the marriage.
她父亲勉强答应了这桩婚姻。
consequence
ad. 因而,所以

n. 结果,后果
Such a mistake would perhaps lead to disastrous consequences.
这样一种错误可能导致灾难性的后果。

He studied hard, and in consequence he passed the exam.
他努力学习,因此通过了考试。
consequent(pl.: consequents)
a. 作为结果的,随之发生的
His success was consequent on his hard work.
他的成功是勤奋工作的结果。

The goddess of criminal rashness and consequent punishment.
埃特引人草率行事并受到惩罚的犯罪女神
consequently
ad. 所以,因此
He had been ill for a long time and consequently he was behind in his work.
他病了很久,因此耽误了功课。

John was building a small house, but it was blown down in the storm. Consequently, he was back to square one and had to start all over again.
约翰正在建造一幢小房子,但是在暴风雨中房子被吹倒了。结果他又回到了原状,只得重新开始。
conservation
n. 保存,保护
Most people have come to accept the need for conservation of natural resources.
现在大多数人已认识到保护自然资源的必要。

Who discovered the conservation of energy?
谁发现了能量守恒?
conservative(pl.: conservatives)
a. 保守的

n. 保守的人
Old people are usually more conservative than young people.
老年人通常比年轻人保守。

He was very conservative in the estimate.
他的这一估计很保守。
conservatory(pl.: conservatories)
a. 保存性的,有保存力的

n. 温室,音乐学院
暂无例句
conserve
n. 蜜饯,果酱

v. 保存,保全
We must conserve our forests and woodlands for future generations.
我们必须为子孙后代保护森林资源。

I was surprised to find that the strong man liked to eat conserves.
我很惊讶地发现这个强壮的男人喜欢吃蜜饯。
consider(pt.: considered, pp.: considered, prp.: considering)
v. 考虑,思考,认为
I consider it a great honor to be invited to dinner.
我认为能被邀请参加晚宴是很大的荣幸。

Your suggestion shall be carefully considered.
你的建议会得到仔细考虑的。
considerable
a. 相当的,可观的,重要的
He bought the house at considerable expense.
他花了很多钱买了这所房子。

The mayor is a considerable official.
市长是一位重要的官员。
considerate
a. 考虑周到的,体谅的
Considerate or kindly in disposition; amiable and tender.
友善的,和蔼的性情体谅的或和蔼的;和善的,柔顺的

You are so considerate.
你真有心。
consideration(pl.: considerations)
n. 考虑,体贴
He has never shown much consideration for his wife's needs.
他从来不大考虑妻子的需要.

Please give the matter your careful consideration.
此事请你仔细考虑.
considered
考虑过的,被尊重的
German astronomer and mathematician. Considered the founder of modern astronomy, he formulated three laws to clarify the theory that the planets revolve around the sun.
开普勒,约翰尼斯1571-1630德国天文学家和数学家,被认为是现代天文学的奠基人,他创立了三大定律,说明行星围绕太阳转的理论

The temple has been considered an example of classic design.
人们认为这座神庙是古典式设计的范例。
consign(pt.: consigned, pp.: consigned, prp.: consigning)
v. 交付,分配,委托
The goods were consigned to you by railway.
货物已由铁路托运到你处。

The captured criminals were consigned to the dungeons.
抓到的罪犯被送进了地牢。
consignment(pl.: consignments)
n. 委托
The goods have been sent to Chicago on consignment.
货物已运到芝加哥,托人代销。

Official consignment, as to a prison or mental health facility.
官方拘留官方的授权,给监狱或心理健康机构
consist(pt.: consisted, pp.: consisted, prp.: consisting)
v. 组成,存在,一致
The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
联合王国由大不列颠和北爱尔兰组成。

The beauty of the plan consists in its simplicity.
该计划的妙处在于简洁明了。
consistency(pl.: consistencies)
n. 稠度(一致性,相容性)
His action lacks consistency.
他的行为缺乏一致性。

Please mix the flour and milk to the right consistency.
请把面粉和牛奶调至恰当的浓度。
consistent
a. 始终如一的,一致的,坚持的
What you're saying now is not consistent with what you said last week.
你现在说的话与上星期你说的不相符。

The last five years have seen a consistent improvement in the country's economy.
在最近的五年里,这个国家的经济状况一直在好转。
console
v. 安慰,慰藉

n. 控制台,操纵台
There are many lights and electrical instruments on the computer console.
电脑控制板上有许多小灯和电子设备。

Nothing could console him when his pet dog died.
他的爱犬死后,什么事情也不能使他宽慰。
consolidate(pt.: consolidated, pp.: consolidated, prp.: consolidating)
v. 巩固,联合,统一

[计算机] 使固定
He bribes his leader to consolidate his position.
他贿赂他的领导来巩固他的地位。

The two companies consolidated last year.
这两个公司去年合并了。
consolidation(pl.: consolidations)
n. 巩固,团结,合并
The consolidation of bones or their parts to form a single unit.
关节强直使骨和其它部位强直并形成一体

Let's collect the sap before its consolidation into a hard mass.
让我们在树液坚固成团之前将之收集起来。
conspicuous
a. 显著的,显而易见的
Lincoln is a conspicuous example of a poor boy who succeeded.
林肯是一个穷苦孩子而功成名就的出色例子。

A traffic sign should be conspicuous.
交通标志应该明显。
conspiracy(pl.: conspiracies)
n. 阴谋
He revealed their conspiracy to overthrow the government.
他泄露了他们推翻政府的阴谋。

It has recently come to light that a second official was implicated in the conspiracy.
最近有消息披露:又有一名高级官员与这个阴谋有牵连。
constant(pl.: constants)
a. 经常的,不变的

n. 常数,恒量
He drove at a constant speed.
他以稳定的速度开车。

The machinery requires constant maintenance.
这些机器需要经常保养维修。
constantly
ad. 不断地,经常地
He constantly writes articles for the local paper.
他经常给当地报纸写文章。

These desires gnawed away at us constantly.
这些欲望不断地折磨我们。
constipation
n. 便秘
Intestinal obstruction causing colic, vomiting, and constipation.
肠阻塞造成腹绞痛、呕吐和便秘的肠道堵塞

I have lung trouble [indigestion, loose bowels, constipation, cold fits, nervous trouble].
我有肺病[消化不良,拉肚子,便秘,一阵阵发冷,神经衰弱]。
constituent(pl.: constituents)
n. 成份,选民,构成物

a. 构成的,组织的,有提名权的
Do you know the constituents of the mixture?
你知道这种混合物的成份吗?

Analyze the sentence into its constituent parts.
把这条句子的各个成份加以分析。
constitute(pt.: constituted, pp.: constituted, prp.: constituting)
v. 构成,组成,任命
Twelve months constitute one year.
十二个月构成一年。

Laws are constituted to protect individual rights and properties.
法律是为保卫人民的权利和财产而制定的。
constitution(pl.: constitutions)
n. 组织,宪法,体格
He has a good constitution.
他体质很好。

The constitution of a primitive society is not necessarily simple.
原始社会的结构并不一定就是简单的。
constrain(pt.: constrained, pp.: constrained, prp.: constraining)
v. 强迫,勉强,驱使
I felt constrained to do what he told me.
我觉得不能不做他叫我做的事。

Cold weather constrains the plant's growth.
寒冷的天气抑制了植物的生长。
constraint(pl.: constraints)
约束, 强制,约束条件

[计算机] 限制

对感情的压抑
Not in confinement or under constraint; free.
自由不受约束的或不受限制的;自由的

Soon tired of the constraint of military life.
很快厌倦了军事生活的约束
constrict(pt.: constricted, pp.: constricted, prp.: constricting)
v. 压缩,束紧,使收缩
A constricted throat in the air passage of a carburetor, causing a reduction in pressure that results in fuel vapor being drawn out of the carburetor bowl.
文丘里管汽化器空气通道中的一段喉管,导致压力减小从而把燃料的蒸气抽出汽化器的碗状部分
construct
v. 构造,建造,想出
This factory was constructed by our company.
这家工厂是由我们公司建设的。

A dam constructed across a stream to raise the water level so that the overflow will have sufficient power to turn a mill wheel.
磨坊水坝横跨溪流建造的堤坝,以提高水位使溢满的水有足够的动力转动磨坊的水轮
constructing
构造
The act or process of constructing.
构筑建筑的行为或过程

A hollow metal cylinder used especially in constructing dams and foundations.
金属筐一种尤其用于筑堤及防御工事的中空的金属筐
construction(pl.: constructions)
n. 建设,建造
He became a construction worker after he left school.
离开学校后,他成为一名建筑工人。

There was a great outcry about the construction of the new airport.
公众强烈反对修建该机场。
constructive
a. 建设性的,构造上的,作图的
It was regrettable that such great issues had to be the thrust and parry of a general election. But at least the debate should be constructive.
如此重大的问题不得不成为大选中人们激烈辩论的议题,这很令人遗憾。可这场辩论至少应该是建设性的。

I can not figure out why they ridicule this constructive suggestion.
我弄不懂他们为什麽嘲笑这一建设性建议。
constructor
构造器,构造函数
Building constructors in Ji Nan and Qingdao have found our product easy to install and very attractive in appearance.
济南与青岛的建筑商,大多认为我公司产品易于安装,且外观颇具吸引力。
consult(pt.: consulted, pp.: consulted, prp.: consulting)
v. 商讨,向...请教,查阅
I have consulted a number of law books in the British Museums.
我查阅了大英博物馆里许多法律书籍。

I consulted with a friend on a matter.
我和朋友商量一件事。
consultant(pl.: consultants)
n. 顾问
The spy's cover was that she was a consultant engineer.
那女间谍伪装成顾问工程师.

The Home Secretary asked a consultant psychiatrist to determine whether she ought to be released(or transferred to hospital) on health grounds.
内务大臣叫精神病顾问医生决定是否应该由于健康原因将她释放(或转移到医院)。
consume(pt.: consumed, pp.: consumed, prp.: consuming)
v. 消耗,消费,饮食;毁灭;消磨;枯萎
Each year Americans consume a high percentage of the world's energy.
每年美国人都消耗掉世界能源的很大比例

Consuming or eager to consume great amounts of food; ravenous.
贪吃的吃掉或想吃大量的食物;狼吞虎咽的
consumed
v. 耗尽,消费,用光

vbl. 耗尽,消费,用光
Alcohol may not be consumed on the premises.
(指公债和股票)超过正常或市面的价值;溢价。

The fire quickly consumed the wooden hut.
火焰很快地吞噬了那所小木屋.
consumer(pl.: consumers)
n. 消费者,用户
It is a consumer society now.
现在是消费社会。

We should adopt the consumers' suggestion.
我们应该接受用户的建议。
consumerism
n. 用户至上主义, 商品的消费和销售性服务
Deplored the rampant consumerism of contemporary society.
对当代社会中狂热的拜金思想深感遗憾
consumption
n. 消费
There's too great a consumption of alcohol in China.
在中国酒的消耗量太大了。

Consumption of cotton increased even after it rose in price.
棉花的价格虽然提高了,但消耗依然增加。
contact(pt.: contacted, pp.: contacted, prp.: contacting, pl.: contacts)
接触,联系
Have the children been in contact with disease?
孩子们同这种疾病有过接触吗?

We made contact with the ship by radio.
我们通过无线电同那只船保持联系。
contagious
a. 传染性的,会蔓延的,会传播的
He has contagious laughter.
他有着容易感染人的笑声。

Scarlet fever is highly contagious.
猩红热传染性很强。
contain(pt.: contained, pp.: contained, prp.: containing)
v. 包含,容纳,容忍
The atlas contains forty maps.
这个地图集有四十幅地图。

This book contains all the information you need.
这本书包含你所需的一切资料。
container(pl.: containers)
n. 容器,集装箱
The quantity that a container or apparatus can hold.
最大容量集装箱或容器的装载容量

Shipment to be effected on a container liner of ABC Line.
交由ABC班轮公司的集装箱班轮运载。
containment
容积,可容度,控制
Until we'd built up sufficient forces to drive the invaders back, we pursued a policy of containment.
我们对入侵之敌采取牵制的方针, 以备组织好兵力将之击退.
contaminate(pt.: contaminated, pp.: contaminated, prp.: contaminating)
v. 弄脏,污染
Flies contaminate food.
苍蝇可污染食物。

They are contaminating the minds of our young people with these subversive ideas.
他们这些颠覆性的思想是对我们年轻人的精神污染。
contemplate(pt.: contemplated, pp.: contemplated, prp.: contemplating)
v. 注视,沉思,打算
The police contemplated various kinds of trouble after the football match.
警方料想足球赛后会发生各种各样的麻烦。

The doctor contemplated the difficult operation he had to perform.
医生细想他要进行的棘手的手术。
contemporary(pl.: contemporaries)
n. 同时代的人

a. 同时代的,同时,属于同一时期的
He is a contemporary of mine, but our experiences are completely different.
他和我是同龄人,但我们的经历截然不同。

Contemporary reports of the past events are often more interesting than modern historians' view of them.
对于历史上的事件,当时的报道往往比现代历史学家的评述更为有趣。
contempt
n. 轻视,轻蔑
Their sense of justice gave them armor against the contempt of others.
他们的正义感保护他们不被别人轻视。

They showed nothing but contempt for him.
他们对他轻蔑已极.
contend(pt.: contended, pp.: contended, prp.: contending)
v. 主张,奋斗,斗争,竞争,争论,辩论
John has to contend with great difficulties.
约翰得与那些艰难困苦作斗争。

A hundred schools of thought contend.
百家争鸣。
content
n. 内容,目录,含量

a. 满足的,满意的,意义的

v. 使...满足,使...安心
I like the style of his writing but I don't like the content.
我喜欢他的写作风格,但是不喜欢他的内容。

He is quite content with his present fortune.
他对自己目前的境遇颇为得意。
contention(pl.: contentions)
n. 争论,争辩,所持的论点

[计算机] 线路争夺
My contention is that the government's plan would never have been successful whatever had happened.
我的论点是无论发生什么事情,政府的计划都不会成功。

The border has always been a bone of contention between these two countries.
这两国之间的边界问题历来是争议的焦点.
contest
n. 竞赛,争论

v. 竞赛,争取,争辩
The soldiers contested every inch of ground.
士兵们为争夺每一寸土地而斗争。

The contest between France and England for North America ended in victory for England.
法国和英国争夺北美洲的战争以英国的胜利而告终。
context(pl.: contexts)
n. 上下文

n. 环境,背景
It is usually easier to pick out the meaning of a phrase in a given context.
在特定的上下文中理解一个短语的含意往往要更容易些。

The determination of the meaning of a word is often difficult without a context.
脱离上下文来确定一个词的含义常常是困难的。
contextual
a. 文脉上的,以前后关系
Contextual clues can help one to find the meaning.
上下文所提供的线索有助於了解其意义。
contiguous
a. 邻近的,接近的
California and Mexico are contiguous.
加利福尼亚和墨西哥相邻。

In Series/1, a series of contiguous records in a volume that describe the contents in terms of allocated data sets and free space.
在IBMSeries/1中,文卷里的一串连续记录,这些记录用于描述已分配数据集和自由空间。
continent
n. 大陆,洲
There are seven continents in the world.
世界上有七大洲。

The Antarctica is a continent centered roughly on the South Pole.
南极洲是一片大致以南极为中心的大陆。
contingency(pl.: contingencies)
n. 偶然(列联,意外费用,相切)
The classification of propositions on the basis of whether they assert or deny the possibility, impossibility, contingency, or necessity of their content.
模态逻辑命题的限制条件,建立在其内容的肯定或否定其可能性,不可能性,偶然性或必然性基础之上

It's impossible to legislate for every contingency.
为每一偶发事件都立法是不可能的.
continual
a. 不断的,频繁的
Are you tired of this continual rain?
你对于这不停的雨不感到厌烦吗?

Please stop your continual questions.
请不要再接二连三地提问了。
continue(pt.: continued, pp.: continued, prp.: continuing)
v. 继续,连续
The fighting around the airport continued for a week before the enemy was defeated.
机场附近的战斗持续了一个星期,敌军才被击溃。

Wet weather may continue for a few more days.
多雨的天气可能还要持续好几天.
continued
a. 继续的, 延续的
The state of being continued.
被继续被继续的状态

Edison and his men were watching his light all the night. The light continued to burn for40 hours before it went out.
爱迪生和他的同伴整晚上在观察他的灯,灯连续亮了40个小时才熄灭。
continuity
n. 连续性
We must ensure continuity of fuel supplies.
我们应该确保燃料供给不中断.

Continuity is ensured by using the same props in successive scenes.
在连续的场景中使用同样的道具以确保前後衔接.
continuous
a. 连续的,继续的,连棉不断的
The brain needs a continuous supply of blood.
大脑需要不断地供血。

Continuous assessment is made of all students' work.
对全体学生的功课作出连贯性的评定。
contour(pt.: contoured, pp.: contoured, prp.: contouring, pl.: contours)
n. 轮廓(等高线,周线,电路,概要)

vt 画轮廓(画等高线)
The smooth contour of the sculpture is wonderful.
雕塑物平滑的轮廓线简直太美了。

The contour of that mountain looks like a dragon.
那座大山的轮廓看上去像一条龙。
contouring
轮廓线,等高线
暂无例句
contract(pt.: contracted, pp.: contracted, pl.: contractibility)
n. 合约,婚约,立约

v. 缩短,缩小

v. 订约
The city contracted for a library with their firm.
市政当局和他们公司订立了修建图书馆的合同。

Marriage is, first of all, a contract which must be governed by justice.
婚姻首先是一种契约,它必须以公正为制约。
contraction(pl.: contractions)
n. 收缩,缩写式,害病
"I'll" is a contraction of "I will".
“I'll”是“I will”的缩写。

The contraction of muscle is a reaction of the body.
肌肉的收缩是人体的一种反应。
contractor(pl.: contractors)
n. 立契约的人,承包商
Who is the contractor on the new motorway?
谁是这条新公路的承包商?

The person is a building contractor.
那人是个承建商。
contradict(pt.: contradicted, pp.: contradicted, prp.: contradicting)
v. 反驳,顶触,矛盾
The two statements contradict each other.
两种说法相互抵触。

The report contradicts what we heard yesterday.
这个报道与我们昨天听到的有矛盾。
contradiction(pl.: contradictions)
n. 反驳,矛盾
He will permit no contradiction.
他决不允许有异议。

That's a flat contradiction of what you said before.
这可和你以前说的恰恰相反。
contrary
a. 相反的

ad. 相反的(地)

n. 反面,相反
My sister's taste in dresses is contrary to my own.
在服装方面,我妹妹的爱好和我完全不同。

The players on the contrary side now took their places.
双方运动员开始各就各位。
contrast
n. 差别,对比,对照物

v. 对比,成对照

[计算机] 反差
The black furnishings provide an interesting contrast to the white walls.
黑色家具和白色墙壁形成很有意思的对比。

The coastal areas have mild winters, but by contrast the central plains become extremely cold.
沿海地区的冬天天气暖和,可是相比之下中部平原却异常寒冷。
contribute(pt.: contributed, pp.: contributed, prp.: contributing)
v. 有助于,捐助,投稿,贡献
Each worker contributed one dollar to the Red Cross.
每个工人都向红十字会捐献了一美元。

Honesty and hard work contribute to success and happiness.
诚实加苦干有助于成功和幸福。
contribution(pl.: contributions)
n. 贡献
All contribution, however small, will be greatly appreciated.
所有捐款,无论数目多么少,我们都深表感谢。

Robert's contribution should also be remembered.
罗伯特的贡献同样应该久志不忘.
contributor(pl.: contributors)
n. 贡献者,捐助者,赠送者
暂无例句
contrive(pt.: contrived, pp.: contrived, prp.: contriving)
v. 发明,设计,图谋
Can you contrive to be here early?
你能不能设法早到点?

The prisoner contrived a way to escape.
囚犯图谋越狱。
control(pt.: controlled, pp.: controlled, prp.: controlling, pl.: controls)
v.&n. 克制,控制
At that time the Romans controlled a vast empire.
那时罗马人统治着一个很大的帝国。

The government has imposed strict controls over the import of luxury goods.
政府对奢侈品的进口采取了严格的管制。
controllability
可控制性,控制能力
暂无例句
controlled
受控制的,受约束的
A controlled premature termination of processing activity in a computer system because of a mistake, nonrecoverable error, or malfunction.
由于事故、不可恢复的错误或故障,以一种受控制的方式提前结束计算机系统内的处理活动。

I plucked up/summoned up my courage (ie controlled my fear) and asked her to marry me.
我鼓起勇气向她求婚.
controller(pl.: controllers)
n. 控制器,管理者,主计员
Another might be used for control purposes; changing the mode of the controller.
另一个则用于控制目的,用来改变控制器的运行模式。

His official designation is Financial Controller.
他的职称是财务总监.
controversial
a. 引起争论的,有争议的
Many of the new taxes are controversial.
许多新税收都是有争议的。

Not wanting to make my controversial views known yet, I preferred to follow the crowd for a while.
我还不想公开我那些会引起争论的观点,宁可暂且随大溜。
controversy(pl.: controversies)
n. 争论,争议
The new government appointments have caused much controversy.
政府在人事上作的新的委任,引起了许多争论。

The mayor will try to accord the controversy over the housing scheme.
市长试图调解在住房建筑规划方面的争议。
convalescent(pl.: convalescents)
a. 恢复期的
At last she was pronounced upon the mend and then convalescent.
她的病情终于宣告有了好转—不久就恢复健康了。
convene(pt.: convened, pp.: convened, prp.: convening)
v. 集合,召集,召唤

v. 聚集,集合
People were convened here for an emergency meeting.
人们被召集到这里举行紧急会议。

The tribunal will convene tomorrow.
法庭将于明日开庭。
convenience(pl.: conveniences)
n. 便利,方便
It's a great convenience to live in town.
住在城市里有很大的方便。

We find our folding table a great convenience.
我们发现可折叠的桌子使用非常方便。
convenient
a. 方便的
Will it be convenient for you to come in the morning?
你上午来方便吗?

We must arrange a convenient time and place for the meeting.
我们必须安排一个合适的时间和地点开会。
convention(pl.: conventions)
n. 大会,协定,惯例

[计算机] 约定
The convention looms as political battle.
这场大会将是一场政治角斗。

She redeemed her reputation with a powerful speech to the party convention.
她由于向党代表大会做了有力的演说而挽回了自己的声誉。
conventional
a. 普通的,常见的,习惯的,常规的
"How are you?" is a conventional greeting.
“你好”是一个习惯问候语。

He often speaks a few conventional remarks.
他总是喜欢说老生常谈的那几句话。
converge(pt.: converged, pp.: converged, prp.: converging)
v. 聚合,集中于一点(或一块)
Some say that capitalism and socialism will eventually converge.
有人说资本主义和社会主义最终会合而为一。

The roads converge just before the station.
四面八方的道路会聚在火车站前。
converged
收敛的,聚合的
Angry crowds converged on the speaker.
愤怒的群众涌向演讲者。

In time, our views and our efforts converged.
我们的观点和努力迟早要达成一致
convergence
会聚,聚焦
Correspondence between parts or organs arising from evolutionary convergence.
异体同功由进化趋同而产生的部分或器官之间的对应现象

A town at the convergence of two rivers.
位于两条河流交点处的城镇
conversation(pl.: conversations)
n. 会话,谈话
The professor invited his students to his home for conversation.
教授邀请学生们到自己家里会晤。

Did you have a conversation with him?
你和他谈过话了吗?
conversational
a. 会话的,对话的,健谈的
Our English course places great emphasis on conversational skills.
我们的英语课程非常重视会话技能。

Pertaining to an application in which each entry calls forth a response from a system or program, as in an inquiry system or an airline reservation system. An interactive system may also be conversational, implying a continuous dialog between the user and the system.
用来修饰说明某种应用软件,其中每一输入都会从系统或程序那里得到响应。如查询系统、飞机订票系统。一个交互系统也可以是会话式的,即用户和系统之间的连续对话。
conversely
ad. 相反地
Conversely, intelligent beings which are just beginning to develop on remote worlds may be ready to pick up our signals in thousands of years.
反过来说,其他星球上的刚刚开始进化的智力生命,他们要过几千年之后,也许才可能收到我们的信号。

Conversely, work in applied science and technology frequently acts as a direct stimulus to the development of pure science.
相反,应用科学技术的成果在纯科学的发展中经常起到直接的促进作用。
conversion(pl.: conversions)
n. 转变,改变信仰,换位
Conversion to gas central heating will save you a lot of money.
改用煤气集中供暖将节省大笔开支。

When he saw how the theory increased unemployment, he underwent quite a conversion.
当他看到这个理论加重了失业后,他彻底改变了看法。
convert
v. 使转变,使...改变信仰,倒置

n. 皈依者,改宗者
Coal can be converted to gas.
煤可以转化成煤气。

He is a recent convert to Christianity.
他最近改信基督教了。
converted
转换的,修改的
Coal can be converted to gas.
煤可以转化成煤气。

Sugar is converted into alcohol through the process of fermentation.
糖经过发酵变成酒精。
converter
转换器
For analog inputs, any absolute voltage value above which the analog-to- digital converter cannot distinguish a change. The overload value can be different for plus and minus inputs.
就模拟输入而言,使模数转换器不能区别其变化的超范围的绝对电压值。超载值对于正输入和负输入可能不同。

That's as much as the output of a costly converter, thirty feet high, really wonderful!
那等于一座高30英尺造价昂贵的转炉的年产量,真了不起!
convertible
a. 可改变的,可交换,同意义的

n. 有活动摺篷的汽车
Dollars convertible into yen.
可兑换成日元的美金

A convertible sofa bed.
可变换的沙发床
convey(pt.: conveyed, pp.: conveyed, prp.: conveying)
v. 传达,运输,转移

[计算机] 输送
Tending to use, using, or expressed in more words than are necessary to convey meaning.
多言的,罗唆的倾向于用超过传达意思所必需的词的,用超过传达意思所必需的词叙述的

The marching men had to close up to let the on-coming convey go past.
行军的人们不得不靠紧些以便让前来的运输队过去。
conveyance(pl.: conveyances)
n. 运输,运输工具,财产让与
Railroad trains and buses are public conveyances.
火车和公共汽车是公共交通工具。

Fares do not include conveyance between railway stations and steamer piers.
运费中不包括火车站至轮船码头之间的运输费用。
convict
n. 囚犯,罪犯

v. 使...确信自己犯错,宣告...有罪,使...知罪
The criminal was convicted of murder.
歹徒被判谋杀罪。

The escaped convict has been caught by the police again.
越狱的逃犯已经再次被警方抓获。
conviction(pl.: convictions)
n. 定罪,信服,坚信
I have the conviction that he is right.
我深信他是对的。

They have no previous convictions.
他们没有前科。
convince(pt.: convinced, pp.: convinced, prp.: convincing)
v. 说服,使...相信
He convinced me of his sincerity.
他使我确信他的真诚。

Your argument is too weak to convince me.
你的论点太薄弱了,说服不了我。
cook(pt.: cooked, pp.: cooked, prp.: cooking, pl.: cooks)
v. 煮,烹调
Do you want your vegetables cooked or raw?
你要把蔬菜煮熟还是生吃?

I know they only meant to help, but it was a case of too many cooks, I'm afraid.
我知道他们一心想帮忙, 可惜人多反而坏了事.
cooker(pl.: cookers)
n. 炊具
Sam and his wife had a running battle over whether they should buy a new cooker, Sam didn't want to get one but his wife did.
萨姆和他的妻子为了要不要买新炊具而争论了好一会,萨姆不想买,可他的妻子想买。

Clean the area round the cooker.
把炊具周围弄乾净.
cool(pt.: cooled, pp.: cooled, prp.: cooling)
a. 凉的,凉快的,酷

ad. 冷静地

n. 凉快

v. 使变凉
Even when you argue, you should try to keep cool.
即使在争辩时,你也要尽力保持冷静。

As it was a hot day she wore a cool dress.
因为天气热,她穿了一件凉快的衣服。
cooperate(pt.: cooperated, pp.: cooperated, prp.: cooperating)
v. 合作,协力
We want to cooperate with you greatly.
我们非常愿意与你们合作。

Everything cooperated to make our holiday a success.
这一切凑合起来使我们的假期圆满过去。
cooperation(pl.: cooperations)
n. 合作,协作
This sitcom is produced in cooperation with Hong Kong TV.
这部连续剧是同香港电视台联合制作的。

I need your cooperation in this subject.
在这个项目上我需要你的合作。
cooperative(pl.: cooperatives)
a. 合作的

n. 合作社
We decided to set up a cooperative.
我们决定开办一家合作社。

The school was very cooperative when we made a film there.
我们到该校拍摄影片时,获得校方的大力协助。
coordinate
n. 同等的人物,同位格

a. 同等的,等位的

v. 协调,整合,综合

[计算机] 坐标
He is an excellent athlete; all his movements are perfectly coordinated.
他是个优秀的运动员,他所有的动作都非常协调。

This is a coordinate clause.
这是一个并列子句。
coordinator(pl.: coordinators)
n. 协调者,同等的人或物

[计算机] 协调程序
Health Services Coordinator.
健康服务协调员。
cop
n. 警察

vt. 抓住
He's not much cop as a boxer.
他是个蹩脚的拳击手。

He was copped for speeding.
他因超速行车被捕.
cope
v. (with)竞争,对抗,对付,妥善处理

vi. 对付,妥善处理
No one can cope with him in Chemistry.
在化学方面,谁也比不上他。

I don't know how she copes with looking after her family and doing a full-time job.
既要照顾家庭又要全天工作,我不知道她是如何对付的。
copious
a. 丰富的
The poor girl from an isolated village was deeply impressed by the copious quantities of food in the big city.
大城市里大量丰富的食品给这个来自荒僻的小山村的穷苦的小女孩留下了深刻的印象。

She was a copious writer.
她是一位多产作家。
copper
a. (紫)铜色的,铜(制)的

n. 铜,铜币,铜制品
The chemical symbol for copper is "Cu".
铜的化学符号是Cu。

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
黄铜是铜和锌的合金。
coprocessor
协处理器
暂无例句
copy(pt.: copied, pp.: copied, prp.: copying, pl.: copies)
n. 副本,幕仿,一册

v. 复印,抄袭

n.[计算机] DOS命令 : 复制或组合文件,拷贝
Would you copy this letter for me, please?
请为我复印一下这封信好吗?

I copied out her notes into my notebook.
我把她的笔记抄在我的笔记本上。
copyright(pt.: copyrighted, pp.: copyrighted, prp.: copyrighting, pl.: copyrights)
a. 版权(的)

n. 版权,著作权
This material is copyright.
本资料享有版权.

The poem is still under copyright, so you have to pay to quote it.
该诗仍然享有版权, 因此你必须支付引用费.
cord(pt.: corded, pp.: corded, prp.: cording, pl.: cords)
n. 绳索,束缚
He tied the package with a cord.
他用绳子把包裹扎紧。

Material, such as cord or thread, used to lash or bind parts.
用来抽打的绳索用于鞭笞或捆缚部件的材料,如线或绳
cordial(pl.: cordials)
n. 兴奋剂,补品

a. 热忱的,诚恳的,兴奋的
His friends gave him a cordial welcome.
他的朋友对他表示热诚的欢迎。

A cordial abhorrence of waste.
对浪费的深恶痛绝
core(pt.: cored, pp.: cored, prp.: coring, pl.: cores)
n. 果心,核心,要点

vt. 挖去(水果的)果心

=Congress of Racial Equality 争取种族平等大会
He is American to the core.
他是个地地道道的美国人。

The core of our appeal is freedom of speech.
我们的要求的核心是言论自由。
cork(pt.: corked, pp.: corked, prp.: corking, pl.: corks)
n. 软木塞,软木树,软木
Fill and cork these bottles please.
把这些瓶子灌满并用瓶塞塞紧。

Do you have any tools to draw out the cork?
你有工具把软木塞拔开吗?
corn
n. (美)玉米,(英)小麦,谷物(中)包裹
The ground was ploughed and planted with corn.
地翻耕后种上了玉米。

The corn is coming on wonderfully.
谷物长势极好。
cornea(pl.: corneas)
n. 角膜
A cloudy spot on the cornea.
角膜翳角膜上微薄遮光点
corner(pt.: cornered, pp.: cornered, prp.: cornering, pl.: corners)
n. 角落,转角,窘境

v. 将…逼入困境,使...陷入绝境,垄断

[计算机] 角点
He fell and hit his head on the corner of a box.
他跌倒时,头碰到箱子的一角。

By defeating their main competitor this firm has cornered the wheat market.
这家公司击败了主要的竞争对手而垄断了整个小麦市场。
corona(pl.: coronae (Irregular))
n. 电晕(冠状物,日冕,飞檐的上部)
A faint glow enveloping the high-field electrode in a corona discharge, often accompanied by streamers directed toward the low-field electrode.
电晕在电晕放电中在高压电极出现的一种微弱光辉,常伴随有朝向低压电极的电流
coronary(pl.: coronaries)
a. 冠的,花冠的,冠状的
Coronary artery bypass graft.
冠状动脉旁通接合
corporate
adj.社团的, 法人的, 共同的, 全体的

n.法人 ,公司
This company is concerned about its corporate image.
这家公司关心它自身的法人形象。

This university is a corporate body formed from several colleges.
这所大学是由几个不同学院组成的。
corporation(pl.: corporations)
n. 公司
Our corporation was formed in 1994.
我们的公司成立于1994年。

West Coast Corps is a large corporation.
西海岸公司是个大型公司。
corps(pl.: corps)
n. 军团,队,团
West Coast Corps is a large corporation.
西海岸公司是个大型公司。

A soldier who is a member of a special corps or regiment.
精锐部队,特别部队的士兵属于特殊部队或团队的士兵
correct(pt.: corrected, pp.: corrected, prp.: correcting)
a. 正确的

v. 改正,纠正

vt. 改正
I corrected my watch by the time signal.
我按报时信号校正我的表。

Your answer to the question is correct.
你对这个问题的回答是正确的。
correction(pl.: corrections)
n. 订正,改正,改正的地方
The correction of all my mistakes took nearly an hour.
我用了近一个小时才改完我的全部错误。

I believe these figures are the most recent available but I am open to correction.
我认为这些数据是最近才得到的,但我乐于接受改正。
correctly
ad. 正确地
In a proper manner; correctly.
以适当方式;正确地

Hilda's mother has second sight and correctly predicted the date on which Hilda met the man she eventually married.
希尔达的母亲有先见之明,她能正确地预见希达哪一天会碰上她的未婚夫。
corrector
校正程序
暂无例句
correlate(pt.: correlated, pp.: correlated, prp.: correlating, pl.: correlates)
n. 有相互关系的东西,相关物

v. 使有相互关系,互相有关系
We can often correlate age with frequency of illness.
年龄的大小往往与发病率有关.

The results of this experiment do not correlate with the results of earlier ones.
这次试验的结果与以往试验的结果毫不相干.
correspond(pt.: corresponded, pp.: corresponded, prp.: corresponding)
v. 符合,通信,相当
The American Congress corresponds to the British Parliament.
美国的国会相当於英国的议会.

The written record of our conversation doesn't correspond with (ie is different from) what was actually said.
对我们交谈所作的文字记录与我们的原话不符.
correspondence(pl.: correspondences)
n. 相符,通信,信件
I've got through a lot of correspondence today.
今天我处理了一大批信件.

Where's the file of our recent correspondence?
我们近期的信件卷宗在哪里?
correspondent(pl.: correspondents)
n. 通讯记者,通信者
They are our Hong Kong correspondents.
他们是我们派驻香港的通讯员。

He is a poor correspondent.
他是个懒于写信的人。
corresponding
a. 符合的,一致的,相同的,相应的,相当的
A device that enables a user entity to log in, for example, to identify itself, its purpose and the time of entry; and to log out with the corresponding data so that the appropriate accounting procedures may be carried out in accordance with the operating system.
使用户实体能够注册(例如标识用户本身、注册目的以及进入时间)的一种装置,并能和相应的数据一起注销,以便配合操作系统办理适当的记帐手续。

A unit of time corresponding approximately to one cycle of the moon's phases, or about30 days or4 weeks.
月大约和月亮盈亏的一个周期相当的时间单位,或约三十天或四周
corridor(pl.: corridors)
n. 走廊
The corridor opens into his office.
这走廊通到他的办公室。

My room is at the end of the corridor.
我的房间在走廊的尽头。
corrode(pt.: corroded, pp.: corroded, prp.: corroding)
v. 使腐蚀,侵蚀,破害

v. 腐蚀,被侵蚀
Iron corrodes easily.
铁易锈损。

This acid may corrode iron.
这种酸能腐蚀铁。
corrupt(pt.: corrupted, pp.: corrupted, prp.: corrupting)
a. 腐败的,贪污的,败德的

v. 使...腐烂,使...恶化
She wrote a book declaiming against our corrupt society.
她写了一本书抨击我们这腐败的社会.

Democracy substitute election by the incompetent many for appointment by corrupt few.
民主主义以由无能的大多数作出的选举来代替腐败的少数作出的委任。
corrupted
毁坏的
Incapable of being morally corrupted.
正直的道德不会堕落的

In his sight the world had become corrupted, for all men had lived corrupt lives on earth.
他认为世界充斥着罪恶,因为所有世上的人都过着邪恶的生活。
cortex(pl.: cortices)
n. 外皮(树皮)
Having a cortex or a similar specialized outer layer.
有皮的有皮的或具有相似的专门发育的外部覆盖的

A network of extremely small blood vessels passing between the pia mater and the cerebral cortex.
大脑绒被从软膜和大脑皮层之间穿过的极细的小血管形成的网
cortisone
n. 肾上腺皮质激素
暂无例句
coryza
n. 普通感冒,鼻炎
暂无例句
cosine
余弦
暂无例句
cosmetic(pl.: cosmetics)
n. 化妆品

a. 化妆用的
A cosmetic or medicinal liquid, such as a mouthwash.
洗药,液体化妆品化妆用的或药用的液体,如漱口剂

A cosmetic, such as rouge, that is used to give color to the face; makeup.
化妆品一种用来给皮肤上色的化妆品,如胭脂;化妆品
cosmic
a. 宇宙的
Physics is governed by cosmic laws.
物理学受宇宙法则的制约.
cosmopolitan(pl.: cosmopolitans)
a. 世界性的,久经世故的
The United Nations assembly is a cosmopolitan gathering.
联合国大会是一种世界性的集会。

The rose is a cosmopolitan plant.
玫瑰是遍生于世界各地的植物。
cost(pt.: cost, pp.: cost, prp.: costing, pl.: costs)
n. 代价,价值,费用

v. 花费,值,需要

[计算机] 费用
He saved his daughter from the fire but at the cost of his own life.
他牺牲了生命,把女儿从大火中救出来。

Your crime will cost you your life.
你的罪行将使你失去生命。
costing
n. 成本计算,生产费
He was walking to and fro swearing at the delay which was costing him so much money every minute.
他来回走动着,大骂这场延误事故,因为每耽误一分钟都在消耗他的钱财。

The shoes alone cost 100.
光是鞋就花了100英镑.
costly
a. 昂贵的
His costly mistake resulted in severe loss.
他的严重的错误导致了重大的损失。

That's as much as the output of a costly converter, thirty feet high, really wonderful!
那等于一座高30英尺造价昂贵的转炉的年产量,真了不起!
costs
讼费
As a result, costs will be reduced by as much as 90%.
因此,成本将会降低90%之多。

That hotel probably costs no less than 20 dollars a night.
那间旅馆的住宿费大约要20元一晚呢。
costume(pt.: costumed, pp.: costumed, prp.: costuming, pl.: costumes)
n. 服装,剧装
The kimono is part of the national costume of Japan.
和服是日本民族服装的一部分。

She wore an antique gown to the costume party.
她穿着一件过时的长袍参加化妆舞会。
cosy(pl.: cosies)
a. 舒适的

n. 保温套
The room has a nice cosy feel.
这房间给人非常温暖舒适的感觉。

He lives in a cosy little room.
他住在一个舒适的小屋里。
cottage(pl.: cottages)
n. 村舍,小屋
We dreamed of buying a little cottage in the country.
我们梦想在乡间买一所小别墅。

His cottage is on the gentle slope of the hill.
他的小屋在山的缓坡上。
cotton(pt.: cottoned, pp.: cottoned, prp.: cottoning)
a. 棉花(的)

n. 棉花
Cotton is more comfortable to wear than nylon.
棉布比尼龙穿着舒服。

This district grew cotton on a large scale.
这个地区过去大量种棉花。
couch(pt.: couched, pp.: couched, prp.: couching, pl.: couches)
n. 长椅,睡椅,卧榻

v. 横躺,睡,暗示
His black leather couch looks expensive.
他的黑色皮沙发看上去很昂贵。

Dad is sleeping on the couch.
爸爸在长椅上睡觉。
cough(pt.: coughed, pp.: coughed, prp.: coughing, pl.: coughs)
咳嗽
She gave a quiet cough to attract my attention.
她轻轻地咳了一声好引起我注意。

Why don't you lay off smoking for a while until your cough gets better?
你为什么不先戒烟等你的咳嗽好了一些后再说?
could
can 的过去式

conj. 能够
I can't sing now, but I could when I was young.
现在我不会唱歌了,但我年轻的时候会。

I wish we could see more new programmes on television, not repeats all the time.
我真希望我们能够看到更多新的电视节目,而不是翻来覆去的那几个老节目。
council(pl.: councils)
n. 理事会,委员会
The Council of Ministers is the real power in the EEC.
部长理事会是欧洲经济共同体的真正权力机关。

The council have told us to cut down the trees.
地方议会通知我们砍掉这些树。
councillor(pl.: councillors)
n. 议员, 评议员
The Mayor didn't arrive and the meeting voted to ask Councillor Jones to take the chair.
市长没到,结果会议选举琼斯政务员担任会议主席。

He is swearing in as a privy councillor.
他作为枢密院官员宣誓就职。
councilor(pl.: councilors)
n. 议员(理事,顾问,参赞)
Finding his own scheme met with no support from the majority, the mayor faced about and supported the ideas of his Councilors.
市长发现他的方案没有得到大多数人的支持,就改变主意,转而支持市议会议员们的意见。

Councilor Jones must have pulled a few strings to obtain planning permission to build another house in the grounds of his present one.
为了能在他现在土地使用范围再造所房子的计划得以批准,琼斯政务员一定是在背后拉了线。
counsel(pt.: counseled, pp.: counseled, prp.: counseling, pl.: counsel)
n. 商议,忠告,法律顾问

v. 商议,劝告
Each side of a case in court has its own counsel.
法庭上原告和被告双方都有各自的律师。

Good counsel has no price.
【谚】忠言无价。
counseling
n. 顾问服务
Credit counseling helped us get out from under.
信用咨询使我们免除了忧虑

Each side of a case in court has its own counsel.
法庭上原告和被告双方都有各自的律师。
count
v. 计算,视为,依赖

n. 计数
Jane was counted among the greatest dancers of the century.
简被视为本世纪最伟大的舞蹈家之一。

Have the votes been counted yet?
选票算好了没有?
counter
n. 计算器,计算者,柜台

[计算机] 计数器

a. 相反的

ad. 与…相反地

vt. 反对,反击

vi. 反对,反击
There was an enormous cat crouching on the counter.
柜台上蜷伏着一只硕大的猫。

Shoppers got into a scrum round the bargain counter.
顾客在廉价品柜台周围你争我夺.
counteract(pt.: counteracted, pp.: counteracted, prp.: counteracting)
v. 抵消,阻碍,中和
They will counteract the effects of his bad influence.
他们要清除他的不良影响。

We must counteract extremism in the party.
我们应该抵制党内的极端主义。
counterbalance
n. 平衡,平衡力

v. 抵销

vt. 使平衡,抵销
His wife's calm nature act as a counterbalance to his excitability.
他妻子生性从容不迫,这对他的易冲动的个性起著平衡作用。

His wife's calm nature acts as a counterbalance to his excitability.
他妻子的沉着冷静抵销了他的急性子脾气。
counterclockwise
反时针方向(的)
暂无例句
counterfeit(pt.: counterfeited, pp.: counterfeited, prp.: counterfeiting, pl.: counterfeits)
n. 膺品,伪造品

a. 假冒的,假装的

v. 仿造,伪装,假装
Counterfeit or fake.
假冒的,伪造的

She counterfeited alarm when he confessed his love.
当他向她示爱时她假装惊讶的样子。
counterfoil
n. 支票存根,存根,票根
暂无例句
counterpart(pl.: counterparts)
n. 相似之物(正副二份中之一,对应物)
I racked my memory in vain for its counterpart in literature: perhaps you could think of one.
我绞尽脑汁也想不出它在文学中的对等物,也许你可以想出一个。

One that is foreshadowed by or identified with an earlier symbol or type, such as a figure in the New Testament who has a counterpart in the Old Testament.
先前原形先前的标记或模型所预示或表明的原形,如《新约》中的人物在《旧约》中有对应的形象
countess(pl.: countesses)
n. 伯爵夫人,女伯爵
暂无例句
countless
a. 无数的
There are countless stars in the sky.
天上有无数的星星。

Countless washer women have rubbed the stone away.
无数洗衣妇的搓洗将那块石头磨掉了。
country(pl.: countries)
a. 国家(的),农村(的)

n. 国家
He likes the farms and fields in the country better than the tall buildings and busy streets in the city.
和大城市中的高楼大厦和喧嚣的街道相比,他更喜欢乡间的农庄和田野。

We are hoping to go for a day in the country if the weather's fine tomorrow.
如果明天天气好,我们打算到郊外去玩一天。
countryside
n. 乡下,农村
Modern agriculture is spoiling our beautiful countryside.
现代农业正在破坏我们美丽的农村。

The expressway mars the beauty of the countryside.
这条高速公路破坏了农村的田园美景。
county(pl.: counties)
n. 郡,县
He lives in a solitary county.
他住在一个偏远的县里。

The county town is a hundred li or so away from here.
县城离这有百儿八十里。
couple(pt.: coupled, pp.: coupled, prp.: coupling, pl.: couples)
n. 对,夫妇,数个

v. 加倍,成双,连结
I'll be back in a couple of days.
我过几天就回来。

They coupled the carriages of the train together.
他们把火车的车厢连接好。
coupler
耦合器
暂无例句
coupon
n. 试样(配给票,息票,附单)
This coupon can be redeemed at any of our branches.
这种息票可在我们的任何分行兑现.

I have a coupon for ten pence off a packet of soap.
我有一张优惠券,买一盒肥皂可以便宜十便士。
courage
n. 勇气
I don't think I have the courage to tell him the bad news.
我觉得我没有勇气告诉他这个坏消息。

He showed remarkable courage when he faced the danger.
他在面对危险的时候表现出非凡的勇气。
courier(pl.: couriers)
送快信的,急差,旅行服务员
A courier delivered the parcels (to our office).
送急件的人将包裹送来(送到我们办公室)了.

The courier escort the group into the hotel.
导游陪同这个团队来到饭店。
course(pt.: coursed, pp.: coursed, prp.: coursing, pl.: courses)
n. 课程,讲座,过程,路线,一道(菜)
Our course was straight to the north.
我们是朝正北方向航行。

Events took their natural course.
事态依自然进程发展。
courseware
课件
暂无例句
court(pt.: courted, pp.: courted, prp.: courting, pl.: courts)
n. 法院,庭院,奉承,球场

v. 献殷勤,追求,招致危险
The court found him guilty.
法官判他有罪。

The court of King Solomon was noted for its splendor.
所罗门国王的宫廷以其华丽著称。
courtesy(pl.: courtesies)
n. 礼貌,好意,恩惠
They showed us every courtesy.
他们对我们彬彬有礼。

There is always enough time for courtesy.
现在不必在这里说客气话。
courtyard(pl.: courtyards)
n. 庭院,院子
The hotel is built round a courtyard, with fountain and palm tree.
这家饭店围绕一庭院而建,辅以泉水和棕榈树。

A courtyard in front of a building.
前院建筑物前面的庭院
cousin(pl.: cousins)
n. 堂(或表)兄弟(姐妹)
He is a distant cousin of mine.
他是我的一位远房表亲。

Later they may muddle up your name with those of your cousin
以后他们可能会把你的名字跟你堂兄弟们的名字相混淆。
cover(pt.: covered, pp.: covered, prp.: covering, pl.: covers)
n. 封面,盖子,表面

v. 覆盖,涉及,包含
We tried to find cover from the storm.
我们设法寻找遮蔽暴风雨的地方。

Do not try to cover a mistake.
不要试图掩盖错误。
coverage
n. 涉及范围(作用距离,覆盖厚度,涂层)
The wedding got massive media coverage.
婚礼得到大众传播媒介的广泛报道。

The television coverage of the event was rather sparse.
电视上对这件事报道很少。
covering
n. 覆盖物,遮避物

a. 掩护的,掩盖的
A covering resembling a cloak or mantle.
斗篷状覆盖物一种类似长袍或斗蓬的遮盖物

The piece of oilcloth is used as a covering for a table.
这块油布是用来铺桌子的。
cow
n. 母牛,母兽
Do you know how to milk a cow?
你知道怎么挤牛奶吗?

The generals tried to cow opposition to their military rule by imprisoning their leaders.
这些将军通过监禁领导人来威吓反对军事统治的人。
coward(pl.: cowards)
a. 胆小的

n. 懦夫
Cowards die many times before their death.
懦夫一生要经过许多次死的痛苦。

Coward as he is (=Though he is a coward), he can't bear such an insult.
虽然他是懦夫,却无法忍受这样的侮辱。
cowboy(pl.: cowboys)
n. 牛仔
I have watched many cowboy movies.
我看过许多牛仔片。

The cowboy lives an idle life.
牛仔过着悠闲的生活。
cowpox
n. 牛痘
暂无例句
cozy(pl.: cozies)
a. 舒适的
The room has a nice cozy feel.
这房间给人非常温暖舒适的感觉。

He lives in a cozy little room.
他住在一个舒适的小屋里。
cps
每秒周(波)数
暂无例句
CPU
n.[计算机]中央处理器
Once the power of a computer is turned on, all the behaviors are under the control of CPU.
计算机一旦通电运行,则所有的行为都要在它的控制之下运行。

Each controller on a bus can be individually addressed by the CPU, this is why the software device driver can write to its registers and thus control it.
在总线上的每个控制器可以被CPU所单独寻址,这是软件设备驱动程序能写入寄存器并能控制这些控制器的原因。
crab(pt.: crabbed, pp.: crabbed, prp.: crabbing, pl.: crabs)
n. 蟹

vi. 捕蟹
It was his misfortune to catch a crab in the last spurt.
他真倒霉,到了最后一刹那竟有一桨没划好。

A crab burger, a tofu burger.
蟹肉三明治;豆腐三明治
crack(pt.: cracked, pp.: cracked, prp.: cracking, pl.: cracks)
n. 裂缝,声变

v. 打开,破裂,变声
Don't pour hot water into the glass or it will crack.
别把热水倒进玻璃杯里,不然它会炸的。

There is a crack in this window.
这扇窗户上有个裂纹。
cradle(pt.: cradled, pp.: cradled, prp.: cradling, pl.: cradles)
n. 摇篮,发祥地,摇篮时代

v. 放在摇篮内,抚育,刈割
The sea is thought to have been the cradle of life.
人们认为海洋曾经是生命的发源地。

The baby slumbered in his cradle.
婴儿安睡在摇篮里。
craft(pt.: crafted, pp.: crafted, prp.: crafting, pl.: craft)
n. 工艺,手艺,航空器
By crafts the gambler tricked them out of all their money.
那个赌徒用诡计赢去了他们所有的钱。

He graduated from a school of crafts and arts.
他毕业于一所工艺美术学校。
crane(pt.: craned, pp.: craned, prp.: craning, pl.: crane)
n. 鹤,起重机

v. 引颈,伸长(脖子)

vt. 伸长(脖子等)
We used a crane to lift the huge box into the backyard.
我们使用起重机将这个大箱子搬进了后院。

Jane craned her neck to look for her mother in the crowd.
简伸长脖子张望,在人群中找她的母亲。
cranium(pl.: craniums)
n. 头盖,脑壳
暂无例句
crank(pt.: cranked, pp.: cranked, prp.: cranking, pl.: cranks)
n. 曲柄

v.用曲柄启动或转动
The pedals of a cycle are attached to the crank.
自行车的踏板与曲柄相连。

He started to crank the engine.
他开始用曲柄启动发动机。
crash(pt.: crashed, pp.: crashed, prp.: crashing, pl.: crashes)
n. 轰隆声,猛撞,崩溃,破产,垮台

v. 撞碎,猛使...破碎,迫降
The dishes crashed to the floor.
碗碟哗啦一声掉在地板上.

Mind if I crash (out) on your floor tonight?
今晚我在你家打地铺行吗?
crater(pt.: cratered, pp.: cratered, prp.: cratering, pl.: craters)
n. 弹坑,火山口
A large crater formed by volcanic explosion or by collapse of a volcanic cone.
火山口火山爆发而形成的环形山或大山核心部分的崩塌而形成的环形山

Flames blazed out from the crater of the volcano.
火焰从火山口猛烈地喷出来。
crawl
n. 爬行,匍匐而行

v. 爬行
The heavy traffic crawled through the narrow tunnel.
拥挤的车辆慢吞吞地穿过狭窄的隧道。

The baby often crawls on all fours.
婴儿经常匍匐而行。
craze(pt.: crazed, pp.: crazed, prp.: crazing)
n. 狂热,大流行

v. 发狂,开裂
The boys had a craze for collecting stamps.
那些男孩子们热衷于集邮。

Shops cater for the do-it- yourself craze by offering consumers bits and pieces which they can assemble at home.
商店为了迎合“自己动手”的狂热心理,为消费者提供可以在家里组装的零件。
crazy
a. 疯狂的
She is crazy to go out in this weather.
她简直疯了,这种天气还到外面去。

The mother of the kidnapped child was crazy with worry.
那个被绑架的孩子的母亲担心得几乎发狂了。
cream(pt.: creamed, pp.: creamed, prp.: creaming, pl.: creams)
n. 乳酪,奶油,面霜
Have some cream in your coffee.
在你的咖啡里加点奶油吧。

He put some of the cream on his burn.
他在烫伤处擦了些药膏。
crease(pt.: creased, pp.: creased, prp.: creasing, pl.: creases)
n. 折痕

vt 使...起折痕
The flaps of his jacket pocket were sewn down so that they did not crease or wrinkle.
他的夹克口袋上的口袋盖给缝上了,这样就不会打皱。

A crease in the skin, especially on the face; a wrinkle.
皱纹皮肤褶皱,尤指脸上的;皱纹
create(pt.: created, pp.: created, prp.: creating)
vt. 创造,造成
Some people believe that God created the world.
有些人相信上帝创造了世界。

This decision creates a dangerous precedent.
这个决定开创了一个危险的先例。
creation(pl.: creations)
n. 创造,创作
Job creation has become an imperative for the government.
创造就业机会是政府必须做的事。

Her hat is a creation that will never go out of style; it will just look ridiculous year after year.
她的帽子是一项决不会过时的创作,只不过看上去一年比一年滑稽罢了。
creative
a. 创造性的
Painters are creative artists.
画家是具有创造性的艺术家。

The writing of poems, stories or plays is often called creative writing.
诗歌、小说和剧本的写作常常被称作创作。
creator(pl.: creators)
[计算机] 创建者
Do you know who is the creator of the electric bulb?
你知道谁是电灯的发明者?

The creator of a new television series; a born creator of trouble.
新的电视系列片的创造者;一个天生多麻烦的人
creature(pl.: creatures)
n. 生物,动物,人
He is a creature of habit.
他是个墨守成规的人。

Pandas are precious creatures.
熊猫是珍贵的动物。
credential(pl.: credentials)
n. 国书,凭据,印信
She has the perfect credentials for the job.
她做这工作完全够格.

I examined his credentials.
我查验了他的证件.
credible
a. 可信的,可靠的
It seems credible.
这似乎是可信的。

Looks credible.
看来可信。
credit(pt.: credited, pp.: credited, prp.: crediting, pl.: credits)
n. 信用,荣誉,贷款,学分

v. 归功于,赞颂,信任
No credit is given at this shop.
这家商店概不赊欠。

He is a credit to the family.
他是家族中的光荣。
creditor
n. 债权人
The poor man ran away from his creditors.
这个穷人躲避他的债主。

A homestead cannot be the subject of a sale by court order to satisfy creditor.
宅地不能成为法院命令的满足债权人所要求的销售对象。
creek(pl.: creeks)
n. 小湾,小溪
I was really up the creek when I lost my keys.
我丢掉钥匙之后,真正遇到了麻烦。

I'll be up the creek if I don't pass this history test.
我若不能通过这次历史考试,麻烦可就大了。
creep(pt.: crept, pp.: crept, prp.: creeping, pl.: creeps)
n. 爬,徐行,蠕动

v. 爬,蔓延
We crept upstairs so as not to wake the baby.
为了不吵醒婴儿,我们蹑手蹑脚地上了楼梯。

The cat was creeping silently towards the mouse.
猫悄悄地朝着老鼠爬过去。
crevice(pl.: crevices)
n. (岩石、墙等)裂缝
There is a crevice in the wall.
墙上有个裂缝。

A winding channel, passage, or crevice.
弯曲的沟渠,弯曲的通道,弯曲的裂缝
crew(pl.: crews)
n. 全体船员,全体乘务员

vi. 一起工作
The plane crashed, killing all its passengers and crew.
飞机失事了,所有乘客和机组人员都遇难了。

We are a happy crew in our office.
我们办公室的一伙人相处得很愉快。
cricket
n. 板球,蟋蟀
I don't find cricket very exciting.
我觉得打板球没有劲。

A cricket team is comprised of eleven players.
一个板球队由11名队员组成。
crime(pt.: crimed, pp.: crimed, prp.: criming, pl.: crimes)
n. 犯罪
Murder is a vile and loathsome crime.
谋杀是邪恶而令人发指的罪行。

It's a crime the way he bullies his children.
像他那样欺负自己的孩子真缺德。
criminal(pl.: criminals)
a. 犯罪的,刑事的

n. 罪犯
Murder and stealing are criminal acts.
谋杀和偷盗都是犯罪行为。

The police had to make a forcible entry into the house where the criminal was hiding.
警察不得不强行进入罪犯藏身的那座房子。
cripple(pt.: crippled, pp.: crippled, prp.: crippling, pl.: cripples)
n. 跛者,残废

v. 使...跛,使...成残废,削弱
暂无例句
crisis(pl.: crises)
n. 危急关头,危机
Relation between the two countries has reached a crisis point.
两国关系已达到出现危机的地步。

In times of crisis it's good to have a friend to turn to.
危难时好在有朋友可以投奔。
crisp(pt.: crisped, pp.: crisped, prp.: crisping, pl.: crisps)
a. 脆的,易碎的

n. 油炸马铃薯片

v. (使)发脆
I like the delicious salad of crisp lettuce and tomatos.
我喜欢这种脆莴苣和番茄做的沙拉,很好吃。

It tastes sweet and crisp.
吃起来又甜又脆。
criteria
n. 标准
What are the criteria for deciding (ie How do we decide) who gets the prize?
评定获奖者以什麽作标准?

An experiment was made to check up on the reliability of certain criteria.
已经进行了一项实验以检查某些标准的可靠性。
criterion(pl.: criteria)
n. 标准,准则
A gentleman may have money or may sponge on his friends; the criterion of a gentleman is that however poor he may be he still refuses to do useful work.
绅士可能有钱、或者可能依赖朋友过活;绅士的准则是,无论他怎么穷也罢,他依然是拒绝做任何有用的工作的。

A standard of measurement or judgment; a criterion.
标准测量或判断的标谁;标准
critic(pl.: critics)
n. 批评家,评论家
Have you read the article written by that famous critic?
你读过那个著名的批评家写的这篇文章吗?

She is a very discerning art critic.
她是位眼光敏锐的艺术评论家.
critical
a. 批评的,决定性的,危险的,挑剔的

a. 临界的
In the current critical climate her work is not popular.
在当前评论风气影响下,她的作品不怎么受欢迎。

Why are you always so critical?
你怎么总是这样吹毛求疵?
criticism(pl.: criticisms)
n. 批评,评论
I don't like to read his literary criticism.
我不喜欢读他的文学批评。

His criticism doesn't worry me.
他的批评不会使我不安。
criticize(pt.: criticized, pp.: criticized, prp.: criticizing)
v. 批评,吹毛求疵,非难
He criticized my taking risks.
他批评了我的冒险活动。

Stop criticizing (my work)!
别再挑剔(我那作品)了!
critique
n. 批评,批评法,评论
Presented us with a dry critique.
向我们表述了不带偏见的观点

A pointed critique.
尖锐的批判
crocodile(pl.: crocodiles)
n. 鳄鱼
There are crocodiles in this river.
这条河里有鳄鱼。

Leather made from crocodile skin.
鳄鱼皮革用鳄鱼皮做成的皮革
crooked
a. 弯曲的,歪的,邪恶的
The picture on the wall is crooked.
挂在墙壁上的画是歪的。

She crooked her little finger as she drank her tea.
她喝茶时弯起小指头。
crop(pt.: cropped, pp.: cropped, prp.: cropping, pl.: crops)
n. 农作物,产量,平头

v. 收割,修剪,种植
The flood did a lot of damage to the crops.
洪水毁坏了大量农作物。

We have had the biggest wheat crop ever this year.
今年我们的小麦收获量是有史以来最好的。
cross(pt.: crossed, pp.: crossed, prp.: crossing, pl.: crosses)
n. 十字架,十字架形物件,交叉路

a. 生气的,交叉的,相反的

v. 交叉,横过,越过
If you can't sign your name, make a cross instead.
你如果不会签名,画一个十字也可以。

He crossed me in everything.
他事事阻挠我。
crosshatch(pt.: crosshatched, pp.: crosshatched, prp.: crosshatching)
v. 交互配血
暂无例句
crossing(pl.: crossings)
n. 人行横道,十字路口
The place is marked on the map with a crossing.
那个地方在地图上以十字形记号标出。

We came to a crossing.
我们来到一个十字路口。
crouch(pt.: crouched, pp.: crouched, prp.: crouching)
n. 蹲伏,蜷缩

v. 蹲下,蜷著,缩著
He crouched down among the tangled foliage.
他蹲下把身子藏在紊乱的叶丛中。

They did not crouch under the oppression.
他们受压迫而不屈服。
crow
n. 啼叫,乌鸦

v. 啼叫,报晓
He gets up at the crow of the rooster every day.
他每天鸡鸣即起。

The crow is a bird of ill omen.
乌鸦是不祥的预兆。
crowd(pt.: crowded, pp.: crowded, prp.: crowding, pl.: crowds)
n. 群众,一伙

v. 拥挤,挤满,挤进

一堆,许多[C]

I saw a crowd of magazines and papers on her desk.

我看见她桌上放着一堆杂志和报纸。

大众[the S]

You can do what you want to do, but never follow the crowd.

你想做什么就做什么,可别随大流。

vt.

挤满

Passengers crowded the
A crowd gathered at the scene of the fire.
许多人聚集在火灾现场。

The room was crowded with guests.
房间里挤满了客人。
crowded
a. 拥挤的
I don't like having to navigate London's crowded streets.
我不愿意在伦敦拥挤的街道上穿行。

The robbery occurred in broad daylight, in a crowded street.
在拥挤的街道上, 光天化日之下竟发生了抢劫.
crowding
加密,加浓
The full-back's kick carried 50 metres into the crowd.
後卫把球踢出50米远, 射入人群中.

Our team was leading60-0, but the crowd kept yelling,"Pour it on! "
我们队在60比0领先,但观众们仍不停地喊着“加油!”
crown(pt.: crowned, pp.: crowned, prp.: crowning, pl.: crowns)
n. 王冠,王权,顶点

v. 使...成王,加冕,居...之顶
Land belonging to the crown does not belong to the king personally but to the state.
皇室的领地并非属于国王私人所有,而是属于国家的。

Trees crowned the hill.
树木覆盖着小山。
crucial
a. 关键的,决定性的
Negotiations were at a crucial stage.
谈判正处于一个关键的阶段。

We have succeeded in one crucial regard: making this scandal public.
我们办成了一件大事: 将这件丑事公之於众.
crude
a. 粗鲁的,简陋的,天然的,未加工的

n. 原油
It was crude of him to say that.
他那样说太粗鲁了。

China is a country rich in crude oil.
中国是一个原油丰富的国家。
cruel
a. 残酷的,残忍的
The death of their daughter was a cruel blow.
女儿的死对他们是一个残酷的打击。

We shouldn't be cruel to animals.
我们不应该对动物残忍。
cruelty(pl.: cruelties)
n. 残酷,野蛮,残酷的行为
His name has becomea byword for cruelty.
他的名字成了残酷无情的别称.

He was treated with cruelty.
他受到残酷的对待。
cruise(pt.: cruised, pp.: cruised, prp.: cruising, pl.: cruises)
n. 巡航,巡弋,漫游

v. 巡航,巡弋,漫游
Several privateer often cruise near the entrance of the channel.
几只武装民船经常在这个海峡的进口附近巡航。

These cruise ships can turn round in two days.
这些游船可用两天的时间装卸完毕.
crumb(pt.: crumbed, pp.: crumbed, prp.: crumbing, pl.: crumbs)
n. 碎屑,面包心,少许

v. 捏碎,弄碎
She crumb the bread before feeding it to the birds.
她把面包弄碎,然后喂给鸟吃。

She swept up the crumbs.
她打扫了碎屑。
crumble(pt.: crumbled, pp.: crumbled, prp.: crumbling)
v. 崩溃,弄碎,减亡
Most of the paint had crumbled off.
油漆大都剥落。

He crumbled the bread in his fingers.
他用手指把面包捏碎了。
crumple(pt.: crumpled, pp.: crumpled, prp.: crumpling, pl.: crumples)
v. 弄皱,压皱,变皱
He put on a crumpled suit.
他穿上一件皱巴巴的西装。

The front of the car crumpled on impact.
汽车的前部被撞扁了。
crush(pt.: crushed, pp.: crushed, prp.: crushing, pl.: crushes)
n. 压碎,粉碎,群众

v. 压破,征服,冲入
This machine crushes wheat grain to make flour.
这台机器把麦子磨成面粉。

There was such a crush on the train that I could hardly breathe.
火车上挤得我都喘不过气来。
crust(pt.: crusted, pp.: crusted, prp.: crusting, pl.: crusts)
n. 外壳,坚硬的外壳,面包皮

v. 盖以硬皮,结硬皮
The snow crusted the lake last night.
昨夜的雪使湖面结了冰。

The crust on the snow was thick enough for us to walk on it.
外层的雪已经冻硬,可以在上面行走。
cry(pt.: cried, pp.: cried, prp.: crying, pl.: cries)
n. 叫声,哭声,大叫

v. 哭,叫,喊
There were angry cries from the mob.
暴徒们在怒吼。

She cried with grief when she heard news of her friend's death.
听到朋友死亡的消息,她难过地哭了。
crying
a. 叫喊的,啼哭的,显著的
He dandled the baby to stop it crying.
他逗弄着婴儿,哄他不再哭。

His echoing cry woke the mountain valley.
他叫喊的回声震荡著山谷.
cryogenics
低温学
暂无例句
cryptographic
用密码写的
A cryptographic system in which units of plain text of regular length, usually letters, are arbitrarily transposed or substituted according to a predetermined code.
密码一种密码系统,其中固定长度的明文里的单元,通常为字母,被任意倒置或按事先确定的符号系统替换

The analysis and deciphering of cryptographic writings or systems.
密码分析对密码书写或密码系统的分析和译解
cryptography
密码术,密码系统
暂无例句
crystal(pl.: crystals)
a. 清澈透明的,晶体的

n. 水晶
This set of crystal wine cups is very expensive.
这套水晶玻璃酒杯非常昂贵。

She made her meaning crystal clear.
她把她的意思解释得清清楚楚。
cube(pt.: cubed, pp.: cubed, prp.: cubing, pl.: cubes)
n. 立方体,立方
Four cubed is sixty-four.
四的立方是六十四。

Please pass me a cube of sugar.
请递给我一块方糖。
cubic
a. 立方体的
What's the cubic capacity of this engine?
这台发动机的立体容积是多少?

The volume of this container is 20 cubic meters.
这个集装箱的体积是20立方米。
cuckoo(pt.: cuckooed, pp.: cuckooed, prp.: cuckooing, pl.: cuckoos)
n. 杜鹃,布谷鸟
The cuckoo is the herald of the spring.
杜鹃报春。

The cuckoo is a harbinger of spring.
布谷鸟预告春天的来临。
cucumber(pl.: cucumbers)
n. 黄瓜
I like to eat cucumber sandwiches.
我喜欢吃有黄瓜的三明治。

Have some cucumber.
吃点黄瓜吧。
cue(pt.: cued, pp.: cued, prp.: cuing, pl.: cues)
n. 开端,线索,开始
He said she would be back very soon and, right on cue, she walked in.
他说她很快就回来,说著说著,她走进来了。

When I nod my head, that's your cue to interrupt the meeting.
我一点头, 就是暗示你把会议中断.
cuff
n. 袖口,巴掌,手铐
The dress pattern doesn't really explain how the cuff joins onto the sleeve.
这个裙样没有真正地示明袖口是怎样与袖子连接在一起的。

She braid the neckline, hem and cuff of the dress.
她用穗带装饰连衣裙的领口、摺边和袖口。
culling
挑选
Every year the groups of seals that live off our coasts are culled out because they eat too much fish.
每年居住在我们海岸边的海豹都被人挑选一部分杀死,因为它们吃掉的鱼太多。

Deer are culled by hunters.
猎人把鹿杀掉了一批。
culminate(pt.: culminated, pp.: culminated, prp.: culminating)
v. 达到顶点或高潮,以...告终

vi. 达到顶点

vt. 使达高潮,使结束
Their long struggle finally culminated in success.
他们的长期斗争终于取得了胜利。

Her career culminated in her appointment as director.
她一生事业的顶峰是当上董事。
culprit(pl.: culprits)
n. 犯人,罪犯,刑事被告,肇事者,罪魁祸首
The hunt is on for the culprit.
正在搜捕该罪犯.

The police are now on the scent of the culprit.
警方已获得罪犯的线索.
cultivate(pt.: cultivated, pp.: cultivated, prp.: cultivating)
v. 培养,耕作,畜
John always tries to cultivate people who are useful to him.
约翰经常设法和对他有用的人结交。

We must cultivate our own garden and find the joy of doing it in our own heart.
我们都要做好自己工作,并且要在工作中找到精神上的乐趣。
culture(pl.: cultures)
n. 文化,教养,种植
Beijing is a good city for anyone who is interested in culture.
对于喜欢文化艺术的人来说,北京是座很吸引人的城市。

He is a man of little culture.
他没多少文化修养。
cumbersome
a. 笨重的
An apparatus for lifting heavy or cumbersome objects.
起重机用来提举重物或难处理物体的设备

Clumsy or cumbersome.
不灵活的或妨碍的
cumulative
a. 累积的
It is a cumulative process.
它是一个逐步累积的过程。

Characterized by or showing the effects of accumulation; cumulative.
积累而成的,累积的以积累效果为特征的或者表现出积累效果的;累积的
cunning
a. 狡猾的,巧妙的,可爱的
He is as cunning as a fox.
他象狐狸一样狡猾。

She showed her cunning in the way she avoided answering the question.
她对问题避而不答,显示出她很狡猾。
cup(pt.: cupped, pp.: cupped, prp.: cupping, pl.: cups)
n. 杯子

v. (使)成杯形

vt. 使成杯形
Would you like a cup of tea?
你想喝茶吗?

Please fill the cup with water.
请把这个杯子装满水,
cupboard(pl.: cupboards)
n. 碗橱
I put the dishes in the cupboard.
我把菜放在碗橱里。

He stored foods in his cupboard.
他把食品存放在碗橱里。
curb(pt.: curbed, pp.: curbed, prp.: curbing, pl.: curbs)
n. 抑制,勒马绳,边石,路缘

v. 抑制,束缚,勒住
She got rattled when she saw the policeman and drove the car up over the curb.
她一看见警察就紧张起来,结果把车开到马路边上了。

He pulled over to the curb.
他把车子停靠在道路边缘。
cure
n. 治疗,治愈,治疗法

v. 治疗,治愈,改正
The only way to cure backache is to rest.
治疗背痛的唯一办法是休息。

There is still no cure for the common cold.
目前仍没有治愈感冒的良药。
curiosity(pl.: curiosities)
n. 好奇,好奇心
I had to explain the reasons to satisfy his curiosity.
我只好解释原因来满足他的好奇心。

Curiosity is part of the children's nature.
好奇是儿童的天性。
curious
a. 好奇的,古怪的
A student should always be curious to learn.
学生应该始终具有强烈的求知欲。

She looks rather curious with green hair.
她头发是绿的,样子有点古怪。
curl(pt.: curled, pp.: curled, prp.: curling, pl.: curls)
n. 卷曲,卷发

v. 弄卷,卷曲,弯曲
The lovely boy has beautiful blonde curls.
这个可爱的小男孩长着漂亮的金黄色卷发。

The dying leaves became brown and curled up.
快死的叶子发黄而卷曲。
currency(pl.: currencies)
n. 货币
The word has attained general currency.
这个词已经通用起来了。

Most countries have a decimal currency.
大多数国家使用十进制货币。
current(pl.: currents)
n. (水、气、电)流,趋势

a. 流通的,现在的,最近的
This button switches the current on.
这个电钮接通电流。

The current is strongest in the middle of the river.
河中央的水流最急。
curriculum(pl.: curricula)
课程,全部课程

curricula(复数)

curriculum vitae:履历表
Structure a curriculum; structure one's day.
安排课程;对一天进行安排

Our curriculum comprises Politics, Chinese, English and History.
我们的课程共有四门:政治、汉语、英语、历史。
curse(pt.: cursed, pp.: cursed, prp.: cursing, pl.: curses)
诅咒,咒骂
Our tribe is under a curse.
我们的部落正受诅咒。

She cursed him for ruining her life.
她诅咒他,说他毁了她的一生。
cursed
a. 该诅咒的(坏透的)

v. 诅咒
She cursed him for ruining her life.
她诅咒他,说他毁了她的一生。

He cursed me, using a lot of rude epithets like"bloody".
他用了一大串诸如“该死的”之类的粗俗词语来诅咒我。
cursor
光标
The mouse is a small, handheld object that is pushed around a desktop to move the cursor on the screen or to select choices from menus displayed on the screen.
鼠标是一个可以用手在桌面上推动的小东西,通过它可以在屏幕上移动光标或者选中菜单上的某项功能。

A hand held controller used with microcomputers and video games to control the movement of the cursor or graphic display, on the screen.
一种手握控制装置,同微机和电子游戏机联用,以控制光标或显示的图形在屏幕上的运动。
curtail(pt.: curtailed, pp.: curtailed, prp.: curtailing)
v. 缩减,剥夺,简略
The President had to curtail his visit.
总统不得不缩短他的访问日期。

We must try to curtail our spending.
我们必须尽力缩减开支。
curtain(pl.: curtains)
n. 窗帘
I drew the curtain as it was getting dark.
天黑了,我把窗帘拉上。

A part of the sitting room was curtained off.
起居室的一部分被帘子隔开了。
curtate
水平分界线,卡片横向穿孔区
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curve(pt.: curved, pp.: curved, prp.: curving, pl.: curves)
n. 曲线,弯曲,曲球

v. 弯,使...弯曲
The car made a sharp curve.
汽车拐了一个急弯。

The road curved sharply to the right.
道路有个急转弯拐向右边。
cushion(pt.: cushioned, pp.: cushioned, prp.: cushioning, pl.: cushions)
n. 垫子,橡皮软垫

v. 加垫褥
He lay on the floor with a cushion under his head.
他躺在地板上,头下枕着一个垫子。

She embroidered the cushion with flowers.
她把垫子绣上了花.
custodian
n. 管理人,保管人,监督人
One that is employed to look after or take charge of goods, property, or a person; a custodian.
照顾者,看管人被雇来照料或看管货物、财产或人的人;保管人

The custodian of a minor child's estate; the custodian of an absentee landlord's property.
年幼孩子财产的监护人;地主外出时其地产的看管人
custom(pl.: customs)
n. 习惯,风俗,海关
It took us only a few minutes to get through the Customs.
我们的海关检查只花了几分钟时间。

Custom rules the law.
【谚】风俗左右法律。
customary(pl.: customaries)
a. 习惯的,惯例的
It's customary to give people gifts on their birthdays.
给人送生日礼物是惯常的事。

For once, she lost/dropped her customary reserve and became quite lively.
这次, 她一反平素的沉默寡言, 表现得很活跃.
customer(pl.: customers)
n. 顾客
The new store across the road has taken away most of my customers.
路那边的那家新店抢走了我的许多主顾。

My father asked me to see the customer to the door.
我父亲要我送顾客到门口。
customize(pt.: customized, pp.: customized, prp.: customizing)
[计算机] 用户化
Customize a van.
定做一辆大马车
customs
a. 定做的(衣),海关的

n. 海关
How long does it take to get through customs?
海关检查要用多少时间?

The goods are not allowed to be exported without approbation of the customs.
没有海关的许可,这些货物是不允许出口的。
cut(pt.: cut, pp.: cut, prp.: cutting, pl.: cuts)
n. 切口,割伤,降低

v. 切割,减少,刺痛

vbl. 切割,减少,刺痛

[计算机] 剪掉
Don't cut your finger on the broken glass.
别让碎玻璃割伤你的手。

His cruel remarks cut me deeply.
他那无情的话太伤我的心了。
cutback
n. 重映,减少,剪修新芽
Many factories have made cutbacks.
许多工厂已经减产了。
cute
a. 可爱的,聪明的,俐伶的
It was cute of you to spot that.
你能把那个挑出来真是精明的很。

Don't be so cute!
别那么鬼!
cutoff
剪切掉
暂无例句
cutout
n. 挖剪细工,挖剪图画,删除部份
The technique of decorating a surface with cutouts, as of paper.
剪贴工艺用从纸上剪下来的图案装饰表面的技艺
cutting(pl.: cuttings)
vbl. 切

n. 切断,切下,开凿
He saved many cuttings from newspaper.
他保存了很多剪报。

He took a cutting from a rose.
他从玫瑰树上剪下一枝插条。
cyanosis
n. 紫绀
暂无例句
cybernate
计算机控制化,使电脑化
暂无例句
cybernetics
n. 控制论
暂无例句
cyberspace
电脑空间
暂无例句
cycle(pt.: cycled, pp.: cycled, prp.: cycling, pl.: cycles)
n. 循环,周期

v. 骑自行车
This is the cycle of economic booms and slumps.
这是经济繁荣和经济萧条的周期变化。

He goes to work by cycle.
他骑自行车上班。
cyclic
循环的
A cyclic code with minimum redundancy used to check errors in a set of characters.
一种用于检查一组字符的错误、并且具有最小冗余度的循环码。

A cyclic check code used to check and correct the burst error appeared in the transmission procedure of binary information sequence. It is one of the error check codes in common use for computer disc memory.
用来检查、纠正二进制信息序列在传输过程中出现的突发错误的一种循环校验码,它是计算机磁盘存储器常用的错误校验码之一。
cyclist
n. 骑自行车的人
The cyclist was run down by a lorry.
卡车把骑自行车的人撞倒了。

The truck nearly ran over cyclist.
那辆卡车差点把一个骑自行车的人压着了。
cylinder(pl.: cylinders)
n. 汽缸,圆筒,圆柱体
The cylinder is a crucial part of the washing machine.
滚筒是洗衣机必不可少的部分。

The engine is misfiring badly on one cylinder.
发动机有一个汽缸严重失灵.
cynical
a. 愤世嫉俗的
His cynical attitude gave us a surprise.
他那愤世嫉俗的态度让我们惊奇。

They've grown rather cynical about democracy.
他们逐渐感到所谓民主制度也不过如此。
dad(pl.: dads)
n. 爸爸
His dad snuffed it a couple of years ago.
他爸爸两年前就吹灯了.

His dad gave him a good hiding.
他爸爸给他一顿好打.
daemon
守护进程

如Internet中用于邮件收发的后台程序
暂无例句
daily(pl.: dailies)
a. 每日的

ad. 每日,天天

n. 日报
I go to the university twice daily.
我每天去那所大学两次。

I like to read China Daily on my way home.
我喜欢在回家的途中阅读《中国日报》。
dairy(pl.: dairies)
a. 牛奶的

n. 牛奶场,乳品店,乳制品
Milk, butter and cheese are brought in here from dairy farms.
牛奶、奶油、奶酪从牛奶场运到这里。

One of a breed of small, black dairy cattle of Irish origin.
克立牛一种产于爱尔兰的黑色小乳牛
dam
n. 水坝
The village was swept away when the dam burst.
村庄在水坝决堤时被冲走了。

The dam gave way; it was not strong enough to hold the flood waters.
水坝坍塌了; 它不够坚固, 挡不住洪水.
damage(pt.: damaged, pp.: damaged, prp.: damaging, pl.: damages)
n. (pl.)赔偿金,损坏,毁坏

v. 损害,毁坏
The flood did a lot of damage to the crops.
洪水毁坏了大量农作物。

They asked him to pay for the damage but he pleaded poverty.
他们要他付损害赔偿金, 但他藉口贫穷而不偿还.
damn(pt.: damned, pp.: damned, prp.: damning, pl.: damns)
a. 该死的,可恶的

v. 诅咒,下地狱
I don't give a damn.
我一点也不在乎。

The book was damned by the critics.
这本书受到批评家的指责。
damp(pt.: damped, pp.: damped, prp.: damping)
n. 湿气

a. 潮湿的

vt. 使潮湿,使阻尼,抑制

vi. 衰减
The building was cold and damp.
这房子又冷又湿。

These damp matches won't strike.
这些潮湿的火柴划不著.
damper
阻尼器,减震器,风阀
Rain put a damper on our picnic plans.
大雨阻止了我们的野餐计划

Mary's absence cast a damper over the party.
玛丽缺席使晚会为之扫兴。
damping
阻尼
In a duplicator, a tank that may or may not be an integral part of the machine, providing a reservoir of fluid for the damping system.
复印机中的一个箱体,它可以是也可以不是复印机整体的组成部分,作为减震系统的液体容器。

The building was cold and damp.
这房子又冷又湿。
dance(pt.: danced, pp.: danced, prp.: dancing, pl.: dances)
n. 舞蹈,舞会

v. 跳舞
She loves to dance to music.
她喜欢随着音乐跳舞。

The waves danced in the sunlight.
波浪在阳光下跳舞。
danger(pl.: dangers)
n. 危险
The operation is a success and now the patient is out of danger.
手术成功了,病人现在已脱离危险。

Violent criminals like that are a danger to society.
那种暴力罪犯对社会是一种危害。
dangerous
a. 危险的
His dog looks dangerous.
他的狗看上去很危险。

It's dangerous to be so near to the tiger.
离老虎那么近是很危险的。
dare(pt.: dared, pp.: dared, prp.: daring)
n. 挑战,挑动

v. 敢,胆敢
How dare you say such a thing?
你怎敢说出这样的话?

I dare say you are right.
我认为你是对的。
daring
a. 大胆的
Never before have they been so inspired and so daring as at present.
从来没有看见他们像现在这样精神振奋,意气风发。

The daring exploits of the parachutists were much admired.
跳伞者大胆的冒险动作令人赞叹不已.
dark
a. 黑暗的

n. 黑暗,暗处
Some children are afraid of the dark.
有些小孩怕黑。

It's a dark and moonless night.
这是一个黑暗无月的夜晚。
darkness
n. 黑暗
He turned off the light and the room was in complete darkness.
他关上了灯,室内一片漆黑。

The cat's eyes glowed in the darkness.
猫的眼睛在黑暗中发亮。
darling(pl.: darlings)
n. 亲爱的,可爱的人,可爱的物

a. 可爱的,亲爱的
She is a little darling.
她是一个极可爱的小孩。

You look simply divine, darling!
你简直动人极了, 亲爱的!
dart(pt.: darted, pp.: darted, prp.: darting, pl.: darts)
n. 飞镳,投射

v. 投射,疾走,突进
The sun darts forth its beams.
阳光四射。

The child made a dart across the road.
这个小孩冲过大路。
dash(pt.: dashed, pp.: dashed, prp.: dashing, pl.: dashes)
n. 冲撞,破折号

v. 猛掷,泼溅,冲撞
In my fury, I dashed all the dishes to the floor.
气愤之下,我把所有的杯盘都摔到地上去了。

He dashed across the street and ran towards me.
他冲过马路,向我跑过来。
dashed
虚线
In my fury, I dashed all the dishes to the floor.
气愤之下,我把所有的杯盘都摔到地上去了。

He dashed across the street and ran towards me.
他冲过马路,向我跑过来。
data
n. 资料,数据
Very little data is available.
现有的资料十分不足。

The data is still being analyzed.
资料仍在分析中。
database
n. 数据库
This database is only accessible by the authorized manager.
只有授权的管理员才可以访问此数据库。

Can you set up a database?
你能建一个数据库吗?
date
n. 日期,约会,枣椰子

v. 约会,定日期

n.[计算机] DOS命令 : 显示或设置系统日期
I can't date that house exactly, but it must be very old.
我不能确切地说出那所房子的年代,但一定是很古老的。

This Greek dish is of a very early date.
这个希腊盘子是很早时期的制品。
datum(pl.: datums)
n. 材料,资料,已知数
Very little data is available.
现有的资料十分不足。

The data is still being analyzed.
资料仍在分析中。
daughter(pl.: daughters)
n. 女儿
Joan of Arc was one of France's greatest daughters.
圣女贞德是法国最伟大的女性之一。

Mr. and Mrs. Jones have 3 daughters.
仲斯夫妇有三个女儿。
dawn(pt.: dawned, pp.: dawned, prp.: dawning, pl.: dawns)
n. 破晓
The morning dawned clear after the rain.
雨后的清晨,天一破晓就晴空万里。

The diligent student gets up before dawn every day.
这个勤奋的学生每天天亮以前就起床了。
day(pl.: days)
n. 白天
He is the man of the day.
他是时下的风云人物。

You can see stars by night, but not by day.
你在夜晚可以看到星星,白天却看不到。
daylight(pl.: daylights)
n. 日光
He was up at daylight.
他天亮就起来了。

The kidnapping occurred in broad daylight.
在光天化日之下竟发生绑架事件.
days
n. 天

ad. 每天,在白天
After these dry days, everyone hopes for rain.
干燥的天气之后,人人都希望下雨。

We shall have meetings on two consecutive days, Monday and Tuesday.
周一周二连续两天我们都将开会。
daytime
n. 白天,日间
You'd better finish your work in daytime.
你最好白天把功课做完。

Daytime tasks; daytime clothes.
日间任务;白天穿的衣服
dazzle(pt.: dazzled, pp.: dazzled, prp.: dazzling)
v. 使...眼花
She was dazzled by her sudden success.
突然的成功使她感到迷惘。

His eyes dazzled before the strong light.
他面对强光头晕目眩。
db
分贝
暂无例句
deactivate(pt.: deactivated, pp.: deactivated, prp.: deactivating)
v. 使无效
暂无例句
dead
a. 死的

ad. 完全地

n. 死者
His love for you is dead.
他对你的爱情已不复存在。

He was dead asleep.
他酣然大睡。
deadline(pl.: deadlines)
n. 最后期限
It's past the deadline to withdraw.
现在已经过了退课的最后期限了。

What's the deadline?
截止到什么时候?
deadlock(pt.: deadlocked, pp.: deadlocked, prp.: deadlocking, pl.: deadlocks)
n. 僵局,停顿

v. 停顿,相持不下
The negotiations have reached a deadlock.
谈判陷入僵局。

We can only make minor concessions, but it might break the deadlock.
我们只能做些较小的让步,但这就可能打破僵局。
deadly
a. 致命的,致死的

ad. 非常地,如死一般地
The conference was deadly dull.
会议开得死气沉沉的.

Cancer is a deadly disease.
癌症是一种致命的疾病。
deaf
a. 聋的
He turned a deaf ear to all requests for help.
他不理会一切求援的呼吁。

She turned a deaf ear to our warnings and got lost.
她对我们的警告充耳不闻,结果迷失了方向。
deafen(pt.: deafened, pp.: deafened, prp.: deafening)
v. 使...聋
The head injury deafened her for life.
她头部受伤以致终身耳聋.

We're being deafened by next door's stereo.
隔壁的立体声音响要把我们耳朵震聋.
deal(pt.: dealt, pp.: dealt, prp.: dealing)
n. 交易,协定,份量

v. (dealt,dealt[delt])处理,应付,分配
The meeting will deal with these problems.
本次会议将就这些问题作出处理。

It means a great deal to her.
这对她意义重大。
dealer(pl.: dealers)
v.&n. 商人
He bought a used car from a car dealer.
他从汽车商那里买了一辆旧汽车。

The dealer was slavering over some precious stones.
那商人对一些宝石垂涎欲滴.
dean(pl.: deans)
n. 系主任
He was elected the dean of our department.
他被选为我们系的系主任。

I've heard John Williams will be Dean of our department.
我听说约翰·威廉要做我们系主任了。
dear(pl.: dears)
a. 亲爱的

int. 啊,哎呀

n. 亲爱的人
He holds life dear.
他珍视生命。

The accident cost him dear.
这次事故使他损失惨重。
dearly
ad. 深深地,昂贵
She would dearly like to get that job.
她非常想得到那份工作。

She loved him dearly.
她深爱着他。
dearth
n. 缺乏,粮食不足,饥谨
There seems to be a dearth of good young players at the moment.
目前似乎好的年轻选手太少了。

Many soldiers died because of dearth of food.
很多士兵因为缺少粮食死去。
death(pl.: deaths)
n. 死,死亡

死神
Car accident caused many deaths.
车祸造成很多人死亡。

That defeat meant the death of all my hopes.
那次失败毁灭了我所有的希望。
debate(pt.: debated, pp.: debated, prp.: debating, pl.: debates)
n. 辩论,讨论

v. 辩论
He debated carefully before he decided.
他慎重考虑后方做决定。

After a long debate the bill was passed.
经长时间的辩论,议案获得通过。
debenture
n. 信用债券;公司债,公司债券,退税证明书
暂无例句
debit(pt.: debited, pp.: debited, prp.: debiting)
n. 借方,借

v. 记入借方

[计算机] 借方
She/Her account was debited with 50.
在她的帐户借方记入了50英镑.

My bank account shows two debits of 5 each.
我的银行帐户借方记入了两笔5英镑的款项.
debris
n. 碎片,残骇
The sea tided the debris ashore.
潮水把碎片杂物冲上海滩。

A heavy woven net of rope or wire cable placed over a blasting site to keep debris from scattering.
防爆毯用于爆炸现场、防止碎片飞散的厚的绳网或电缆网
debt(pl.: debts)
n. 债务
We owe you a debt of gratitude for you help.
承蒙帮助,感恩不尽。

We'll run into debt if you spend more than our income.
要是你花的比我们挣的还多,我们就要欠债了。
debtor(pl.: debtors)
n. 借方,债务人
The debtor fell delinquent.
债务人逾期不能偿还债务。

The debtor was summoned (to appear before the magistrates).
(地方法官)已传唤债务人出庭.
debug(pt.: debugged, pp.: debugged, prp.: debugging)
调试,驱除(某处的)害虫 排除...的故障; 消除...的误差, 改正...的缺点, 纠正...的错误; 审查 【无】调整, 调试, 调谐 寻出并拆除...内的窃听器 (用电子仪器)使(窃听器)失效
Debug a spacecraft before launch; debug a computer program.
发射前排除航天机故障;排除程序中的错误

The detection and recording of the sequencing of instructions in computer programs, for example, as used in monitors and debugging routines.
对计算机程序中的指令序列的检测和记录,例如在监控程序和调试程序中使用的情况。
debugger
调试器,调试程序
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decade(pl.: decades)
n. 十年
Prices have risen steadily during the past decade.
在过去十年里,物价一直在上涨。

Several decades have elapsed since I graduated from the college.
我大学毕业已数十年了。
decay(pt.: decayed, pp.: decayed, prp.: decaying)
n. 衰退,腐败

v. 衰退,腐败
The dampness of the climate decayed the books.
气候潮湿,把书都霉坏了。

What made the Roman Empire decay?
罗马帝国为何衰亡?
deceit(pl.: deceits)
n. 欺骗
His deceit is disgusting; he took everybody in!
他的欺诈手段令人憎恶,弄得人人上当!

He is full of deceit.
他诡计多端。
deceive(pt.: deceived, pp.: deceived, prp.: deceiving)
v. 欺骗,行骗
You are deceiving yourself if you still believe that she loves you.
你如果还相信她爱你,你就是在欺骗自己。

He deceived me into signing the papers.
他骗我在文件上签了字。
decelerate(pt.: decelerated, pp.: decelerated, prp.: decelerating)
v. 减速
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December
n. 十二月
My little daughter was born in December.
我的小女儿是十二月出生的。

They often go skiing in December.
他们经常在十二月份去滑雪。
decent
a. 有分寸的,得体的,相当好的
It was decent of her to help the homeless.
她帮助无家可归的人,真是可敬。

He dreamed of living in decent conditions.
他梦想着过体面的生活。
deceptive
a. 迷惑的,虚伪的,诈欺的
Meaningless or deceptive language; humbug.
废话,蠢话无意义或虚伪的话;胡说

Deceptive advertising have damaged the company's image among the consumer.
虚假广告已损坏了该公司在消费者中的形象。
decibel
n. 分贝
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decidability
可判定性
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decide(pt.: decided, pp.: decided, prp.: deciding)
v. 决定,判决
Don't decide on important matters too quickly.
不要过于匆忙地对重要的事情作决定。

He decided to get married.
他决定结婚。
decided
a. 确定的,坚决的

v. 决定

vbl. 决定
I feel decidedly unwell this morning.
我今天上午确实感到不舒服。

The boys have decided to go camping next week.
男孩子们已决定下个星期去露营。
decimal(pl.: decimals)
a. 十进位的,小数的
The base of a system of numbers, such as2 in the binary system and10 in the decimal system.
基数数字系统的基数,如2是二进制的基数,10是十进制的基数

A binary-coded decimal code for representing decimal numbers in which each decimal digit is represented by seven binary digits which are coefficients of8,6,4,2,0,1,0, respectively.
用于表示十进制数的一种二进制编码的十进制码,其中每位十进制数用七位二进制数来表示,它们分别是8,6,4,2,0,1和0的系数。五-二码表如下:
decipher(pt.: deciphered, pp.: deciphered, prp.: deciphering)
v. 译解
I can't decipher what is inscribed on the pillar.
我认不出刻在柱子上的是什么。

Difficult to read or decipher.
字迹模糊的,不易辨认的
decision(pl.: decisions)
n. 决定,决心
The judge will give his decision tomorrow.
法官将于明天做出判决。

Who made the decision to go fishing?
是谁决定去钓鱼的?
decisive
a. 决定性的
The injury to their key player could be a decisive factor in the game.
他们主力队员受伤可能是这场比赛胜负的决定性因素。

Be decisive, tell them exactly what you think should be done.
果断些,确切地告诉他们你认为应该怎么做。
deck(pt.: decked, pp.: decked, prp.: decking, pl.: decks)
n. 甲板,露台

v. 装饰
The sailor suddenly saw a pirate jumping onto the deck.
那水手忽然看到一名海盗跳上了甲板。

The colonel ordered their soldiers to gather on the deck.
上校命令士兵们在甲板上集合。
declaration(pl.: declarations)
n. 宣布,宣言
Please make a written declaration of all the goods you bought abroad.
请书面申报你在国外购买的全部商品。

These events led to the declaration of war.
这些事件导致了宣战。
declarative
a. 宣言的(布告的,说明的,陈述的,演说的,谴责的)
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declarator
说明符
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declare(pt.: declared, pp.: declared, prp.: declaring)
v. 宣布,声明,申报
The customs asked me if I had anything to declare.
海关人员问我是否有要报税的东西。

Britain declared war on Germany in 1914.
英国在1914年向德国宣战。
declared
承认的,公告的
The rioting grew worse and the government declared a state of emergency.
骚乱恶化,政府只得宣布进入紧急状态。

Japan declared war on China.
日本向中国宣战。
decline(pt.: declined, pp.: declined, prp.: declining)
n. 衰微,跌落

v. 降低,婉谢
I wish prices would decline.
但愿物价下降。

He spent his declining years in the country.
他在乡间度过晚年。
decode(pt.: decoded, pp.: decoded, prp.: decoding)
v. 解码,译解

[计算机] 译码
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decoder
译码器
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decollate(pt.: decollated, pp.: decollated, prp.: decollating)
v. 斩首,杀头
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decompose(pt.: decomposed, pp.: decomposed, prp.: decomposing)
v. 分解
A prism decomposes light.
棱镜可以分解光线。

There is a decomposing corpse of a deer.
那儿有一具鹿的腐尸。
decompression
还原,解压
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decorate(pt.: decorated, pp.: decorated, prp.: decorating)
v. 装饰,装修
We decorated the house for Christmas.
我们装饰房屋过圣诞节。

Several soldiers were decorated for bravery.
数名士兵因英勇而受嘉奖。
decorative
a. 可作装饰的
A decorative or protective covering or cover.
罩子一个装饰性或保护性的罩或盖

A decorative strip of cloth hung on a garment or wall.
饰带悬挂在衣服或墙上的装饰性的带子或布
decorator(pl.: decorators)
n. 房屋装饰人
He is a painter and decorator.
他是油漆装饰工.

I'm not an interior decorator, but I could always turn my hand to most things.
我不是什么室内装潢设计师,可室内装潢的大部分事情我都能够拿下来。
decrease
n. 减少,减少之量

v. 减少
His interest in this subject gradually decreases.
他对这门学科的兴趣逐渐减退。

There has been a steady decrease in population in this city.
这个城市的人口在持续下降。
decreasing
递减的
Interest in the sport is decreasing.
人们对此项运动的兴趣已逐渐淡薄.

Toy sales peaked just before Christmas and are now decreasing.
玩具销售额在圣诞节前夕达到最高峰, 现已逐渐下降.
decree(pt.: decreed, pp.: decreed, prp.: decreeing, pl.: decrees)
n. 法令,判决
The dictator decreed that his birthday would be a public holiday.
该独裁者发布命令,将其生日定为公众假期。

This decree has the force of law behind it.
这一裁决有法律的力量作後盾.
decrement
n. 渐减,减少,减少量

[计算机] 递减
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decrepit
a. 破旧的,衰老的
An old, rickety vehicle, especially a decrepit automobile or aircraft.
破旧汽车,破旧飞机一种用久而破烂的交通工具,尤指破坏了的汽车或飞机
decrypt(pt.: decrypted, pp.: decrypted, prp.: decrypting)
v. 译,解释
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dedicate(pt.: dedicated, pp.: dedicated, prp.: dedicating)
v. 献出
She dedicated her life to science.
她毕生致力于科学。

The ancient Greek dedicated many shrines to Aphrodite.
古希腊人为爱神阿弗罗狄特造了许多神庙。
dedicated
a. 专注的,献身的

a. 专用的
Having been consecrated; dedicated.
献身的被献祭的;奉献的

The chapel was dedicated in 1880.
这座小教堂於1880年举行献堂礼.
dedication(pl.: dedications)
n. 奉献
I admire the priest's dedication.
我钦佩这位牧师的奉献精神。

His dedication should be learned by all of us.
他的奉献精神值得我们学习。
deduce(pt.: deduced, pp.: deduced, prp.: deducing)
v. 推论,演绎出
From seeing a doctor leaving a house, you may deduce that someone in the house is ill.
从看见一个医生从一处住所出来,你就可以推断这一家有人生病了。

From this fact we may deduce that he is sick.
从这个事实我们可推断他生病的事。
deduct(pt.: deducted, pp.: deducted, prp.: deducting)
v. 扣除
Tax is deducted from your salary.
税金从你的薪金中扣除。

The remaining assets of a business after all liabilities have been deducted; net worth.
资产净值一个企业在扣除了所有的债务后所余资产;净值
deduction(pl.: deductions)
n. 减除,扣除,减除额

n. 推论,推理,演绎
Net salary is gross salary minus tax and national insurance deduction.
净公司是工资总额减去税收和扣除国民保险。

Her deduction that he was now dead was correct.
她作出的他此时已经死亡的推论是正确的。
deed(pt.: deeded, pp.: deeded, prp.: deeding, pl.: deeds)
n. 事迹,行为
Deeds are better than words when people are in need of help.
当有人需要救助的时候,行动胜于言语。

His deed claims our respect.
他的行为值得我们尊敬。
deem(pt.: deemed, pp.: deemed, prp.: deeming)
v. 认为,相信
He deems it his duty to help his needy friends.
他认为帮助穷朋友是他的义务。

I deem it proper to refuse.
我看还是拒绝为好。
deep
a. 深的

ad. 深深地
The ship sank deep into the sea.
船深深地沉入了海底。

The deer escaped to the deep forest.
那鹿逃入了丛林深处。
deepen(pt.: deepened, pp.: deepened, prp.: deepening)
v. 加深,使...加深,使...强烈
The night deepened.
夜深了。

His smile deepened, but he made no attempt to answer.
他的微笑加深了,但他没有打算要回答。
deeply
ad. 深深地,浓浓地,粗粗地
We are deeply grateful for your support.
我们深深感谢你的支持。

His remarks were deeply offensive.
他的话非常无礼。
deer(pl.: deer)
n. 鹿
The white-lipped deer are rare in this area.
白唇鹿在这个地区很罕见。

The moose looks like deer.
驼鹿看上去像鹿。
default(pt.: defaulted, pp.: defaulted, prp.: defaulting)
n. 假设值,默认(值),不履行责任,缺席

v. 默认,不履行义务,缺席,拖欠

[计算机] 缺省
I default on the installment payment.
我没有付分期应付的款。

The team lost a game by default.
那个队因没有出席而输掉比赛。
defeat(pt.: defeated, pp.: defeated, prp.: defeating, pl.: defeats)
n. 败北,失败

v. 击败
Our men were heavily defeated in the battle.
我军在此战役中受到重创。

The hopes were defeated.
希望落空了。
defecation
n. 通便,排粪
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defect(pt.: defected, pp.: defected, prp.: defecting, pl.: defects)
n. 缺点
A defect in the fuel lines prevented the missile from blasting off.
燃料管路上的一个缺陷妨碍了导弹的发射。

If it were not for this defect, I shall hire him at once.
如果不是因为这个缺点,我会马上雇用他。
defective(pl.: defectives)
a. 有缺陷的,欠缺,不完全变化动词

n. 有缺陷的人,不完全变化动词
He is mentally defective.
他智力不健全。

He is defective in moral sense.
他不能分辨善恶。
defects
n. 不合格品
The house has all these defects because it was built by cowboys.
这所房屋有这麽多毛病, 其原因就在於承建者都是滑头.

Earlier a Presidential commission… probed the market's structure for defects and came up with a laundry list of weaknesses with program trading in the forefront.
前些时一个总统授命成立的委员会探究[股票]市场的结构,以便找出缺点。结果毛病一箩筐,其中以程式交易为最显著的缺点。
defence(pl.: defences)
n. 防务,防御
The best defence is offence.
先下手为强/以攻为守。

The country's defences are weak.
该国的防御能力薄弱.
defend(pt.: defended, pp.: defended, prp.: defending)
v. 防护,辩护,防卫
How can you defend the killing of animals for pleasure?
你怎么能为杀死动物取乐的行为辩护呢?

Some players are better at defending.
有些运动员较擅长打防卫。
defendant(pl.: defendants)
n. 被告
The defendant is accused of theft.
被告被控偷窃。

The courtroom buzzed as the defendant was led in.
被告被带进来时, 审判室里发出一阵嘈杂声.
defense(pt.: defensed, pp.: defensed, prp.: defensing, pl.: defenses)
n. 防卫,防卫物
The best defense is offense.
先下手为强/以攻为守。

The Senate has voted to support the President's defense plans.
参议院已经投票支持总统的防卫计划。
defer
v. 延期
I shall defer replying till I hear from home.
我将等接到家信以后再给你答复。

Deferred benefits; a deferred payment.
迟到的恩惠;延期的付款
defiance
n. 蔑视,挑战,挑衅
He shouted defiance words at the enemy.
他大声呼喊着向敌人挑战。

He gave false proof, which set the court at defiance.
他出示假证据,这就是蔑视法庭。
deficiency(pl.: deficiencies)
n. 缺乏,不足
I have a slight calcium deficiency.
我有点缺钙。

The deficiency of this plan is very clear and it can't possibly succeed.
这项计划的缺陷是很明显的,它不可能成功。
deficit(pl.: deficits)
n. 赤字,不足,缺乏
The company had a deficit of 5000 dollars.
公司亏空了五千美元。

We have a great deficit this year.
我们今年有很大亏损。
defile
v. 弄脏,污损,以纵队前进

n. 隘路,狭谷
They that touch pitch will be defiled.
近墨者黑。

They climbed up the mountain through a defile.
他们通过一条小路爬到山上。
definable
可定义的,可确定的
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define(pt.: defined, pp.: defined, prp.: defining)
vt. 定义,解释
The powers of a judge are defined by law.
法官的权限是由法律规定的。

When boundaries between countries are not clearly defined, there is usually trouble.
国与国之间的边界未明确划定时,通常会发生纠纷。
definite
a. 明确的,一定的
The workers demand a definite answer.
工人们要求一个明确的答复。

Is it definite that they will sign that contract?
他们肯定会签署这份合同吗?
definitely
a. 明确地,确切地

ad. 肯定地
Er views very definitely.
她非常明确地阐述自己的观点。

Yes, definitely.
是的,肯定的。
definition(pl.: definitions)
n. 定义,清晰度
The photo lacks definition.
这张照片不够清晰。

To give a definition of a word is more difficult than to give an illustration of its use.
给一个词下定义要比举例说明它的用法困难。
definitive
n. 限定词

a. 限定的,决定性的
She's written the definitive history of Vienna.
她写下了权威性的维也纳历史。
deflate(pt.: deflated, pp.: deflated, prp.: deflating)
v. 放气,抽出空气

2. v. 打击,使....失去信心,使某人觉得不再重要
The Government decided to deflate.
政府决定紧缩通货.

I felt quite deflated by your nasty remark.
你那些难听的话使我觉得无地自容.
deflect(pt.: deflected, pp.: deflected, prp.: deflecting)
v. 打歪,使偏,歪
The ball hit one of the defenders and was deflected into the net.
球射中一名後卫後反弹进网.

The missile deflected from its trajectory.
导弹已偏离轨道.
deflection(pl.: deflections)
n. 歪斜,偏,偏向
The smallest deflection of the missile could bring disaster.
导弹有极微小的偏斜也可能酿出大祸.
deform(pt.: deformed, pp.: deformed, prp.: deforming)
v. 使...残缺,使...变形
His leg was deformed in an accident.
他的腿在一次事故中致畸。

She has a deformed foot and can't walk very easily.
她有一只脚畸形, 行动不方便.
deformation(pl.: deformations)
n. 变形
The capacity of a material, such as plastic or metal, to return to a previous shape after deformation.
弹性,恢复能力物质变形后恢复原来形状的能力,如塑料或金属
defraud(pt.: defrauded, pp.: defrauded, prp.: defrauding)
v. 欺骗
She was defrauded of her money by a dishonest accountant.
她的钱被一个奸诈的会计骗去了。

He defrauded the author of his property.
他把这个作家的财产骗走了。
deft
a. 敏捷熟练的,灵巧的
She is deft at dealing with reporters.
她善於与记者周旋.

With deft fingers she untangled the wire.
她用灵巧的手指解开了金属线.
defy(pt.: defied, pp.: defied, prp.: defying, pl.: defies)
v. 藐视,挑衅
Her beauty defies description.
她的美貌难以形容。

The pine trees defy severe cold.
松树不畏严寒。
degauss(pt.: degaussed, pp.: degaussed, prp.: degaussing)
消磁
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degenerate
a. 堕落的

v. 退化,堕落

[计算机] 退化
This degenerate seduced my daughter!
这个道德败坏的人勾引我的女儿!

Her commitment to a great cause degenerated from a crusade into an obsession.
她致力於一伟大事业, 但其崇高的奋斗精神已变质成为偏执的狂热.
degradation
n. 降格,堕落,退化
Being sent to prison was the final degradation.
堕落到最后地步就是被关进监狱。

He lives in utter degradation.
他生活十分潦倒。
degrade(pt.: degraded, pp.: degraded, prp.: degrading)
v. 降格
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degree(pl.: degrees)
n. 程度,度数,学位
Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
水在摄氏零度结冰。

To do this job, you must have a degree in English.
从事这个工作你必须具有英语专业的大学学位。
delay(pt.: delayed, pp.: delayed, prp.: delaying, pl.: delays)
n. 耽搁,迟滞

v. 耽搁,延迟
After much delay, he finished his paper at last.
拖了那么久,他终于完成了论文。

Our plane was delayed by fog.
我们的飞机因大雾而误点了。
delectable
a. 快乐的,可喜的,愉快的
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delegate
n. 代表

vt. 派…为代表;委任
He was elected as a delegate to the annual conference.
他被选为年会代表。

A boss must know how to delegate (work).
当老板的要知人善任.
delegation(pl.: delegations)
n. 代表团,委派,,授权
The Muslim delegation is shortly going on a pilgrimage to Mecca.
这个穆斯林代表团很快就要去麦加朝圣了。

Our cultural delegation met with a hearty welcome.
我们的文化代表团受到热烈欢迎。
delete(pt.: deleted, pp.: deleted, prp.: deleting)
v. 删除
Delete his name from the list.
把他的名字从名单上删去。

The attack is to wipe out data, to delete flies, or to format the hard disk.
常见的攻击方式是消除数据、删除文件或者格式化硬盘。
deletion
n. 删除
In word processing, an editing feature in which the system automatically adjusts the right hand margin for insertion or deletion of copy during playback. Word and sometimes page wraparound is automatically performed as needed.
字(词)处理技术中的一种编辑特性,在此特性下,系统在副本中插入或删除后,右边自动对齐。在需要时,系统自动完成卷字和卷页。
deliberate(pt.: deliberated, pp.: deliberated, prp.: deliberating)
a. 故意的,深思熟虑的

v. 仔细考虑

vt. 研讨
He entered the room with deliberate steps.
他从容不迫地走进室内。

He told us a deliberate lie.
他存心说谎。
deliberately
ad. 故意地
I felt his report was deliberately opaque.
我觉得他的报告故意含糊其词。

The new regulations are deliberately calculated to make cheating impossible.
新的法规旨在杜绝诈骗行为。
delicate
a. 细致优雅的,微妙的,美味的

a. 淡色的,淡味的

a. 娇弱的,纤细的
The international situation is very delicate at present.
目前的国际形势极其微妙。

Her delicate health needs great care.
她娇弱的身体需要小心照料。
delicious
a. 可口的,美味的
She can produce delicious meal from very simple ingredients.
她能用简单配料烹调出美味的饭菜。

For example, a red delicious apple is a part of the classification apple, which in turn is a part of the fruit class, which is under the larger class food.
例如,一个美味可口的红苹果是苹果类的一员,而苹果又是水果类的一部分,再进一步,水果又是食物这更高一级类的一部分。
delight(pt.: delighted, pp.: delighted, prp.: delighting, pl.: delights)
n. 快乐,高兴

vi. 给与乐趣,使高兴

vt. 使高兴
He delighted the audience with his performance.
他用他的表演使观众喜悦。

He takes great delight in painting.
他爱好绘画。
delighted
a. 高兴的,快乐的

v. 快乐,喜悦
He delighted the audience with his performance.
他用他的表演使观众喜悦。

I'd be most delighted if you will.
如果您愿意,我会非常高兴的。
delightful
a. 令人愉快的,可喜的
Life in the country is rather delightful.
乡村生活确实让人愉快。

Individually the children are delightful; en masse they can be unbearable.
孩子们单独时还讨人喜欢, 一多了就受不了了.
delimit(pt.: delimited, pp.: delimited, prp.: delimiting)
v. 定界限,划界
The first chapter delimits her area of research.
第一章阐明了她的研究领域.
delimiter
定界符,分隔符
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delinquency(pl.: delinquencies)
n. 行为不良,错失
Now she returned to the subject of juvenile delinquency in that country.
现在她又回过来讲那个国家少年犯罪的问题。

The rise in delinquency is an indictment of our society and its values.
为非作歹现象有增无已, 这是对我们的社会及其价值观的控诉.
delinquent(pl.: delinquents)
n. 行为不良的人,流氓

a. 怠忽的,有过失的
The debtor fell delinquent.
债务人逾期不能偿还债务。

A delinquent account.
一笔拖欠的款项
delirium(pl.: deliria)
n. 精神错乱,说谵语状态,热狂
Sports fans in delirium after their team's victory.
球迷在他们所支持的球队胜利后的极度兴奋
deliver(pt.: delivered, pp.: delivered, prp.: delivering)
v. 递送,表达,释放,交付,接生
Newspapers are delivered every day.
报纸每天都送来。

The doctor delivered her baby.
医生给她接生。
delivery(pl.: deliveries)
n. 递送,交付,分娩
The mother had an easy delivery.
那位母亲生产顺利。

The next postal delivery is at 4 o'clock.
下一次邮递时间是四点钟。
delta(pl.: deltas)
n. (河流的)三角洲
There are fertile fields in the Nile Delta.
尼罗河三角洲土地肥沃。

Sediment deposited by flowing water, as in a riverbed, flood plain, or delta.
冲积层河床、洪水淹没的平原或三角洲中的流水淤积所产生的沉积层
delude(pt.: deluded, pp.: deluded, prp.: deluding)
v. 迷惑,蛊惑
He deluded her with empty promises.
他用虚假的诺言哄骗了她。

Don't be deluded by appearances.
不要被外表欺骗。
deluge(pt.: deluged, pp.: deluged, prp.: deluging, pl.: deluges)
n. 大洪水,泛滥
When the snow melts, the mountain stream becomes a deluge.
雪融化时, 山间溪流变成山洪暴发.

I got caught in the deluge on the way home.
我在回家的路上遇到倾盆大雨.
demand(pt.: demanded, pp.: demanded, prp.: demanding, pl.: demands)
n. 要求,需求

v. 要求,查询
This work demands your immediate attention.
这件工作急需你立即处理。

These developments have created a great demand for home computers.
这些发展促使家用电脑的需求量增大。
demanding
a. 要求多的,吃力的
Teaching is a demanding profession.
教学工作是个要求很高的工作。

He prejudiced his claim by demanding too much compensation.
他索赔过高反而使他的要求无法实现。
demo
n. 示威,样本唱片
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democracy
n. 民主,民主制,民主国家
The military government promised to restore democracy within one year.
军人政府答应在一年内重新建立民主体制。

They've grown rather cynical about democracy.
他们逐渐感到所谓民主制度也不过如此。
democrat
n. 民主政体论者,民主主义者,民主党员
The President is a Democrat.
总统是民主党员。

The man is neither fish nor fowl; he votes Democrat or Republican according to which will do him the most good.
这个人在左右摇摆,他投民主党的票还是共和党的票得看哪个党对他更有益处。
democratic
a. 民主的
Many people were elected to take part in democratic involvement.
很多人被选举参与民主管理。

It's a democratic government.
它是个民主的政府。
demodulate(pt.: demodulated, pp.: demodulated, prp.: demodulating)
使解调,使检波
暂无例句
demodulation
n.解调制,反调制,去调幅
暂无例句
demodulator
解调器
暂无例句
demographic
人口统计学的

a. 人口的,人口统计的
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demography
n. 人口统计学
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demolish(pt.: demolished, pp.: demolished, prp.: demolishing)
v. 毁,破坏,粉碎
They have demolished the slum district.
贫民区已被拆除。

Her article brilliantly demolishes his argument.
她的文章精辟地批驳了他的论点。
demon(pl.: demons)
n. 魔鬼
That child is a little demon.
那个孩子是个小捣蛋鬼。

Her husband is a demon for work.
她丈夫工作起来精力过人。
demonstrate(pt.: demonstrated, pp.: demonstrated, prp.: demonstrating)
v. 示范,演示,证明,示威
Please demonstrate how the machine works.
请示范机器的使用方法。

She demonstrated that 2 and 2 are four.
她证明2加2等于四。
demonstration(pl.: demonstrations)
n. 示范,实证
She gave us a demonstration of the machine to show how it worked.
她给我们作示范,说明怎样操作这部机器。

The police said over 100,000 people had taken part in the demonstration.
警方说参加游行示威的人超过十万。
demount(pt.: demounted, pp.: demounted, prp.: demounting)
卸下
暂无例句
demultiplexer
多路解调器
暂无例句
denary
十进制的,十的
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denial(pl.: denials)
n. 否认,拒绝
The government has issued a denial of an election in May.
政府发表声明否认五月份要进行选举。

The prisoner repeated denials of the charges against him.
囚犯对被控罪名再三否认。
denomination(pl.: denominations)
n. 名称,教派,面额
The US coin of the lowest denomination is the cent.
美国硬币的最小单位是美分。

Not restricted to or associated with a religious denomination.
非教派的不受宗教派别约束的或与宗教别无联系的
denote(pt.: denoted, pp.: denoted, prp.: denoting)
v. 指示,表示
A smile often denotes pleasure and friendship.
微笑常常表示高兴和友善。

This word denotes a certain kind of animal.
这个词是一种野兽的名称。
denounce(pt.: denounced, pp.: denounced, prp.: denouncing)
v. 告发,公然抨击
They denounced him to the police as a criminal.
他们向警方告发他是罪犯。

The minister's action was denounced in the newspaper.
部长的行为受到报界的指责。
dense
a. 不易看透的,密集的,浓厚的,愚钝的
One or two of the students in my class are a bit dense.
我班上有一两个学生有点迟钝。

I can't see anything in this dense mist.
这样的浓雾里,我什么也看不见。
density(pl.: densities)
n. 密度
The density of population in this city is very high.
这个城市的人口密度非常高。

The density of water is 1.
水的密度是1。
dental(pl.: dentals)
a. 牙齿的,牙科的
The doctor told me that I have many dental problems.
医生说我的牙齿问题很多。

A dental technician specializing in making and fitting dentures as a direct service to the public rather than through a licensed dentist.
假牙师一种牙科技术师,其专长在于制造和安装假牙,他可以直接为公众服务,而不必通过有执照的牙科医生
dentist(pl.: dentists)
n. 牙科医生
The dentist was cleaning and taking out teeth.
牙科医生正在清洁和拔牙。

I was fitted an artificial tooth by the dentist.
牙医给我镶了颗假牙。
deny(pt.: denied, pp.: denied, prp.: denying)
v. 否认
The accused man denies that he has ever met her.
被告否认他曾经遇到过她。

He has denied his country and his principles!
他已经背弃了自己的国家和原则!
deoxygenate(pt.: deoxygenated, pp.: deoxygenated, prp.: deoxygenating)
vt. 除去氧气
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depart(pt.: departed, pp.: departed, prp.: departing)
v. 离开,出发,放弃
The war forced us to depart from the old customs.
战争迫使我们不得不违背旧习俗。

The train to Beijing will depart from platform 3 in half an hour.
开往北京的火车将于半小时后从三站台开出。
department(pl.: departments)
n. 部,部门,系
He graduated from History Department.
他毕业于历史系。

This department collects information on political extremists.
这个部门搜集有关政治极端分子的情报。
departure(pl.: departures)
n. 离开,出发
We made our departure in the early morning.
我们一大早就起程了。

Their departure just before the floods was providential.
他们恰在发洪水之前离开, 走得真是时候.
depend(pt.: depended, pp.: depended, prp.: depending)
v. 依靠,相信,信赖
Children depend on their parents for food and clothing.
小孩依赖他们的父母供给衣食。

We are depending on you to finish the paper by Friday.
我们相信你在星期五之前可以完成这篇论文。
dependence
n. 依赖,依存,信赖
Find a job and end your dependence on your parents.
找个工作,别再依赖你的父母了。

Are the Hawaiian Islands a dependence of the USA?
夏威夷群岛是美国的属地吗?
dependent(pl.: dependents)
a. 依靠的,依赖的
The child is dependent on his parents for support.
这个小孩靠他的父母养活。

Please state your name, age, and the number of dependants you have.
请登记你的姓名、年龄以及供养的亲属的人数。
dependents
从属单元格
He listed four dependents on his income-tax form.
他在所得税申报表上填写家属四人。

The child is dependent on his parents for support.
这个小孩靠他的父母养活。
depict(pt.: depicted, pp.: depicted, prp.: depicting)
v. 描述
Her novel depicts life in modern London.
她的小说描写的是伦敦现代的生活。

It's a picture depicting him as a clown.
这是一幅把他画成小丑的画。
deplete(pt.: depleted, pp.: depleted, prp.: depleting)
v. 耗尽,使...空竭
This expense has depleted our funds.
这笔花费已使我们的资金所剩无几.

Our stock of food is greatly depleted.
我们的食物储备已消耗殆尽.
depletion
n. 消耗,罄尽,放血
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deplore(pt.: deplored, pp.: deplored, prp.: deploring)
v. 悲悼
One must deplore their violent behavior.
人人都会强烈反对他们的残暴行为。

I deplore the writings of so-called military history by people concerned with rushing into print so as to catch a market that is still fresh.
我对于由那些人来编写所谓的军事史表示悲叹,他们只顾仓促付印,以求赶上市场还很兴旺的时机。
deploy(pt.: deployed, pp.: deployed, prp.: deploying)
v. 展开,配置,部署
The infantry began to deploy at dawn.
步兵黎明时开始进入战斗位置.

Artillery was deployed in the west.
炮兵部署在西边.
deposit(pt.: deposited, pp.: deposited, prp.: depositing, pl.: deposits)
n. 存款,定金,堆积物

vt. 存放,堆积

vi. 沉淀
He deposited the case in the left luggage office.
他把箱子放在行李寄存处。

The Nile floods the fields and deposits mud on them.
尼罗河泛滥,在田野上淤积一层泥。
deposition(pl.: depositions)
n. 沉积作用(沉积物,矿床)
The accused has made a deposition.
被告已宣誓作证.

He makes a deposition that he have witness the accident.
他宣誓作证自己目睹了那起事故。
depreciation
n. 价值减低,减价,跌落

[计算机] 折旧
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depress(pt.: depressed, pp.: depressed, prp.: depressing)
v. 使...沮丧,压低

[计算机] 降低
Depress this button to rewind the tape.
按下这个按钮倒带。

The thought of having to take the exam again depressed me.
想到还需重新考试,我就感到沮丧。
depression(pl.: depressions)
n. 沮丧,萧条
A depression over the Atlantic usually brings bad weather in Britain.
大西洋上空的低气压通常给英国带来恶劣的天气。

He suffers from acute depression.
他患有严重的抑郁症。
deprive(pt.: deprived, pp.: deprived, prp.: depriving)
v. 剥夺
What will a student do if he were deprived of his books?
一个学生如果没有了书籍,将怎么办?

The trees outside the windows deprive the house of light.
窗外的树木把房子遮挡得暗然无光。
depth(pl.: depths)
n. 深度
I was out of my depth in that class.
在那个班里我跟不上。

The snow is two feet in depth.
雪深两英尺。
deputy(pl.: deputies)
a. 代理的,副的

n. 代表
I must find someone to act as a deputy for me during my absence.
我必须找一个人,在我离开期间代理我的职务。

He is the deputy mayor of the city.
他是本市的副市长。
dequeue
离队,出列
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derail(pt.: derailed, pp.: derailed, prp.: derailing)
v. 使出轨

v. 出轨
The engine was derailed by a tree lying across the line.
有一棵树横在铁轨上, 造成机车出轨.
derelict
a. 被抛弃了的,无主的,玩忽职守的

n. 遗弃物,被遗弃的人,玩忽职守者
Several derelict cars are fished out of the canal every month.
每月都从运河里捞出几辆弃旧汽车。

Doors of derelict houses may be boarded and nailed up to prevent children from getting in.
无人居住的房子,可以用木板把门户钉起来,以防止小孩进入。
derivation
n. 引出,诱导,来历
A line of descent; derivation.
血缘鉴定血统的联系;来历

Place of origin; derivation.
起源起源的地方;出处
derive(pt.: derived, pp.: derived, prp.: deriving)
v. 得自,起源,引申于
But, oh, how much I must miss, and how much pleasure you seeing ones can derive from watching and hearing the interplay of speech and movement in the unfolding of a dramatic performance!
但是,啊,我可能失去了多少,你们能看的人从戏剧表演中看动作,听语言的相互作用中产生了多少喜悦!

The third-deepest soil zone in ABC soil, unaltered by weathering and made up of the parent rock from which the two uppermost layers derive as well as other mineral materials.
剖面层ABC土壤剖面层中深度排第三的剖面层,不受风化的影响,由上两层及其他矿物组成的母岩所构成
descend(pt.: descended, pp.: descended, prp.: descending)
v. 降,传
Armed thieves descended on the helpless travelers.
一群武装盗贼袭击了无依无靠的旅客。

The sun descended behind the hills.
太阳下山了。
descendant(pl.: descendants)
n. 子孙,后代
He is a descendant of Queen Victoria.
他是维多利亚女王的后裔。

A member or descendant of a northern Semitic people, claiming descent from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; an Israelite; a Jew.
希伯来人,犹太人北方闪米特民族的一员或后裔,自称是亚伯拉罕、以撒克和雅各的后代;古以色列人;犹太人
descended
a. 为...后裔的,出身于...的
Armed thieves descended on the helpless travelers.
一群武装盗贼袭击了无依无靠的旅客。

The theory that all living organisms are descended from a single cell or organism.
一元发生说认为所有生物都是由一个单细胞或有机体发展而来的理论
descent(pl.: descents)
n. 降落,家系,侵袭
There was a descent of temperature after rain.
雨后气温下降了。

The descent down the mountain took nearly two hours.
下山差不多花了两个小时。
describe(pt.: described, pp.: described, prp.: describing)
v. 描述
The police asked me to describe exactly how it happened.
警察让我描述一下这事是怎样发生的。

The falling star described a long curve in the sky.
流星在空中画出了一道长长的弧线。
description(pl.: descriptions)
n. 描写,描述,说明书,作图
The supermarket sells goods of all descriptions.
超级市场销售各种货物。

The beauty of the sunrise is beyond description.
日出的美景难以描述。
descriptor
描述符
A word, symbol, or number used as a descriptor for retrieval of information from a collection, especially in a coordinate indexing system.
用作描述符的一种字、符号或数,用于从某一集合中,特别是从某一配位标引系统中检索信息

A blank field descriptor is a descriptor to make blank on output.
一个空白字段描述符是在输出中形成空格的描述符。
descry(pt.: descried, pp.: descried, prp.: descrying)
v. 看出,看见,察看
Our host descried a gentleman of unusual appearance standing at the far end of the hall.
我们的男主人远远看到有个外表不俗的绅士站在大厅的尽头。

I descry a sail on the horizon.
我看见在天水交接处的轮船.
desert
n. 沙漠

v. 放弃,遗弃
The baby's mother deserted him soon after giving birth.
那个母亲生下他后不久就把他遗弃了。

The writer decided to live in the Sahara Desert for some time.
那位作家决定去撒哈拉沙漠住一段日子。
deserve(pt.: deserved, pp.: deserved, prp.: deserving)
vi. 应该得到

vt. 应受,值得
You've been working all morning---you deserve a rest.
你已经干了一个上午了,该休息一下了。

He deserved to be punished.
他应当受到惩罚。
deserving
a. 应得的,值得的(of)
The thief was given a milder punishment than he deserved.
这小偷受到的惩罚比他应得的轻。

This is a special case, deserving special treatment.
这是个特殊的案件,应该获得特殊处理。
design(pt.: designed, pp.: designed, prp.: designing, pl.: designs)
n. 设计,图样

v. 设计,计划
He designed us a beautiful house.
他为我们设计了一所很美的房子。

This dress is of the latest design.
这件衣服是最新设计。
designate(pt.: designated, pp.: designated, prp.: designating)
v. 指定,标示
The chairman has designated that boy as his successor.
主席已经指定那个男孩作他的继承人。

The town has been designated a development area.
该城市已被定为开发区。
designated
指定的,特指的
A small, usually rectangular board, used as a game of chance, that contains many holes each filled with a folded slip of paper that when punched out indicates a designated prize, win, or loss.
抽彩盘一种用作赌具盘的通常呈长方形的小盘子,同分布有许多小孔,每个小孔中放有折叠在一起的纸条,纸条被抽出后表明预先指定的价钱、胜利或失败

The chairman has designated that boy as his successor.
主席已经指定那个男孩作他的继承人。
designation
n. 指示,指定,指名
His official designation is Financial Controller.
他的职称是财务总监.

A name or designation, especially for a class or group.
名称,称谓名称或称谓,尤指一个阶层或团体的名称
desirable(pl.: desirables)
a. 令人想要的

[计算机] 希望的
It isn't really desirable to have him working here.
让他在这里工作其实并不必要。

A procedure causing a system, process, or operation to take on its most desirable configuration or procedures in the best or most efficient way; for example, when arranging instructions and data in storage so that a minimum of machine time or space is used for storing or accessing them.
使一个系统、一个过程或一个操作能取其最希望的结构的方法,或以最好、最有效的方式进行所采取的一些措施。例如,在存储器中合理安排指令和数据的存放位置以便存入和访问时花费的机器时间或空间最小。
desire(pt.: desired, pp.: desired, prp.: desiring, pl.: desires)
n. 愿望,欲望,情欲

v. 向往,要求,请求

vt. 渴望
I am filled with desire to go back home.
我心中充满了回家的渴望。

I desire happiness.
我渴望幸福。
desired
a. 渴望的, 想得到的
A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to associate a desired behavior with a previously unrelated stimulus.
条件作用某一对象逐步将渴望的行为和先前无关的刺激因素联系起来的行为改变过程

I have long desired to meet them.
我一直渴望见到他们.
desk(pl.: desks)
n. 书桌
There is a desk in the boy's room.
小男孩的房间里有张写字台。

You may leave your key at the reception desk.
你可以把钥匙留在服务台。
desktop
[计算机] 桌面
The amount of space, desktop or floor, needed by a computer system or peripheral. Systems and peripherals with smaller footprints have the advantage of leaving more room available for other things.
计算机系统或外设在地板或台上所需要占用的空间面积。具有较小占地面积的系统和外设,其优点是可留出更多的空间留做其它用途。

The mouse is a small, handheld object that is pushed around a desktop to move the cursor on the screen or to select choices from menus displayed on the screen.
鼠标是一个可以用手在桌面上推动的小东西,通过它可以在屏幕上移动光标或者选中菜单上的某项功能。
desolate
a. 荒凉的
The rocky, desolate surface of the moon.
月球多石的、荒凉的表面

Bands of outlaws lived in the desolate mountains after breaking the laws.
成群的歹徒犯法后栖身于荒山中。
despair(pt.: despaired, pp.: despaired, prp.: despairing)
n. 绝望,失望
He gave up the attempt in despair.
他绝望之下放弃了尝试。

Trying to keep this garden in order is the despair of my life.
把这个花园管理好是我力不能及的事。
despatch(pt.: despatched, pp.: despatched, prp.: despatching)
v. 派遣
We soon despatched the chocolate cake.
我们很快就吃完了巧克力蛋糕。

A messenger was despatched to take the news to the soldiers at the front.
一名通讯员被派去给前线士兵送消息。
desperate
a. 不顾一切的,绝望的
The desperate look of hunger; a desperate cry for help.
饥饿者脸上那绝望的样子;绝望的呼救声

They invoked help in the desperate situation.
他们在走投无路的情况下恳求援助。
despise(pt.: despised, pp.: despised, prp.: despising)
v. 轻视
I despise his refusing to accept responsibility.
他拒不承担责任,我鄙视他。

A dish of strawberries and cream is not to be despised.
一盘草莓加乳酪应该算不差了。
despite
prep. 不管,尽管

v.憎恨,轻视
He came to the meeting despite his illness.
尽管生病,他还是来参加会议。

Say all you want about her (ie Despite any criticism you can make), she's still a fine singer.
不管你怎麽说, 她唱得还算不错.
dessert(pl.: desserts)
n. 甜食
I like to have ice cream for dessert.
我喜欢在正餐后吃冰淇淋当甜点。

He served us brownies as dessert.
他给我们吃核桃仁巧克力饼作为甜点。
destination(pl.: destinations)
n. 目的地,终点
We eventually arrived at our destination.
我们终于到达了目的地。

The parcel was sent to the wrong destination.
包裹送错了地方。
destine(pt.: destined, pp.: destined, prp.: destining)
v. 注定
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destiny(pl.: destinies)
n. 命运
Destiny is sometimes cruel.
命运有时是残酷的。

Some people believe that the Fates preside over man's destiny.
有些人相信,命运之神支配人类的命运。
destroy(pt.: destroyed, pp.: destroyed, prp.: destroying)
v. 破坏,毁坏

[计算机] 撤消
An atom bomb would destroy a city.
一颗原子弹能摧毁一座城市。

We want to nurture the new project, not destroy it.
我们要支持这个新工程, 不要破坏它.
destruction
n. 破坏,毁灭
It will cause pollution and the destruction of our seas and oceans.
这会引起污染,破坏我们的海洋和江河。

The intentional, usually remote-controlled destruction of a space vehicle, rocket, or missile after launching, as for defective performance or reasons of safety.
毁灭,摧毁因为方案不完善或为了安全的原因,经常通过遥控对已发射的宇宙飞船、火箭或导弹实施的有意的摧毁
destructive
a. 破坏性的
The destructive force of the storm is huge.
暴风雨的破坏力是巨大的。

Are all small children so destructive?
是不是儿童都喜欢破坏?
detach(pt.: detached, pp.: detached, prp.: detaching)
v. 分离

[计算机] 脱离
He detached a link from a chain.
他从链子上拆下一个链环。

A number of soldiers were detached to guard the building.
许多士兵被派去保护这座建筑物。
detached
a. 超然的,分离的

v. 分离

vbl. 分离
He detached a link from a chain.
他从链子上拆下一个链环。

A number of soldiers were detached to guard the building.
许多士兵被派去保护这座建筑物。
detachment(pl.: detachments)
n. 分离,分遣,分遣队
He answered with an air of detachment.
他以超然的神态回答。

He showed detachment in his judgements.
他表现出独到的见解。
detail(pt.: detailed, pp.: detailed, prp.: detailing, pl.: details)
n. 细节,详情

vt.详述,详细说明
He told us the accident in detail.
他详细地把事故讲给我们听。

The full details of the agreement haven't been made public.
协议的细节尚未公布。
detailed
a. 详细的
Please send a detailed resume to our company.
请给我们公司寄一份详细的简历。

Elaborate detailed maps had been prepared for the campaign.
为了这次战役,还准备了详细的地图。
details
n. 详细资料
I understood the tenor of their conversation but not the details.
我听懂了他们谈话的大意,但没有听懂其中的细节。

Tell me all the juicy details.
把有趣的细节都讲给我听。
detain(pt.: detained, pp.: detained, prp.: detaining)
v. 扣留,扣押
The act of detaining.
扣押,拘留拘留的行为

A period of time during which a vehicle, person, or material suspected of carrying a contagious disease is detained at a port of entry under enforced isolation to prevent disease from entering a country.
检疫期,隔离期当运输工具、人或材料被怀疑带有传染性疾病,被扣留在港口进行强行隔离的一段期限,以防止疾病传入某个国家
detect(pt.: detected, pp.: detected, prp.: detecting)
v. 发现

[计算机] 检测
Small quantities of poison were detected in the dead man's stomach.
在死者胃中找到了少量的毒药。

I seemed to detect some anger in his voice.
我似乎在他的声音中听出一些怒气。
detectable
a. 可发现的(可察觉的,可探测出的,可检波的)
Detectable only by microscopic examination or chemical analysis, as a minute blood sample.
通过显微镜观察测知的只能通过显微镜观察或化学分析才能发现的,如微量的血样
detection
n. 察觉,发觉,侦查,探测
Given that we do not have complete information about animal detection capabilities, we can only guess as to what the animals are actually sensing.
鉴于我们对动物的察觉能力没能完整的资料,对动物真正感觉到什么我们只有推测。

Pertaining to the detection and isolation of a malfunction or mistake.
用于修饰或说明与故障或错误的检测和隔离有关的特性。
detective(pl.: detectives)
a. 侦探的

n. 侦探
The company hired a detective to investigate the accident.
公司雇佣了一名侦探来调查这次事故。

I could now see what the detective was driving at: he was trying to establish my whereabouts on the night of the crime.
我现在能够明白侦探的意思了:他那时正试图确定案发那天夜晚我的行踪。
detector(pl.: detectors)
n. 探测器
A device for converting energy form one form to another. In relation to computers, the term is applied to a read/write head, to detector of sector marks in a magnetic disc system, and to electronic/sonic pulse converters of delay line memory.
把能量从一种形式转换成另一种形式的装置。在与计算机有关时,这个术语用在磁盘系统中的读/写磁头、扇面标记的检测上,以及用在延迟线存储器的电子或声波脉冲变换器上。
detent
制动器
暂无例句
deter(pt.: deterred, pp.: deterred, prp.: deterring)
v. 制止,使...断念
Repulse after repulse failed to deter Alec, who persisted day by day, at first with a marriage license and holy words.
苔丝一次又一次的严辞拒绝未能制止亚历克,他整天缠住苔丝,先是用结婚证书和神圣的誓言来说服她。

Several factors deter new industry from coming to the city.
许多因素造成了新工业无法进入这座城市。
detergent(pl.: detergents)
n. 清洁剂
I've tried this new detergent with excellent results.
我试用了这种新型洗涤剂, 效果很好.

A hard detergent.
抗腐蚀清洁剂
deteriorate(pt.: deteriorated, pp.: deteriorated, prp.: deteriorating)
v. 恶化
Relation between the two countries have deteriorate sharply in recent week.
最近几周那两个国家间的关系严重恶化了。

Food is apt to deteriorate in summer.
食物在夏天容易变质。
determinant
n. 行列式(决定因素)

a. 决定性的
The number of rows or columns in a determinant or matrix.
行列数行列式或矩阵中行或列的数目

Fundamental, underlying character as a determinant of the class to which a thing belongs; nature or essence.
本质,天性基础的和根本的特性,如一种事物归属种类的决定因素;天性或本质
determination(pl.: determinations)
n. 决心
The police chief spoke of his determination to catch the killer.
警长谈到他决意要抓获凶手。

He was utterly ruthless in his determination to succeed.
他下定决心争取成功。
determine(pt.: determined, pp.: determined, prp.: determining)
v. 决定,决心要

[计算机] 确定
We determined to go to the railway station at once.
我们决定立刻去火车站。

The court determined that the man was guilty of assault.
法庭裁定那个人犯了侵犯人身罪。
determined
a. 坚决的
I am determined to pay him100 dollars.
我决心付给他100美元。

He determined to form a club.
他决心成立一个俱乐部。
detest(pt.: detested, pp.: detested, prp.: detesting)
v. 厌恶
She detests having to talk to people at parties.
她讨厌在宴会上为应酬而和人交谈。

I detest all affectation.
我厌恶一切矫揉造作的行为.
detoxify(pt.: detoxified, pp.: detoxified, prp.: detoxifying)
v. 除去...的毒物
暂无例句
detriment
名 损害;损伤[的原因]
This tax can not be introduced without detriment to the economy.
这一税收制度一旦施行,必定会危害国民经济。

He works long hours to the detriment of his health.
他长时间的工作,有损健康。
detrimental
a. 有害的
Smoking is detrimental to health.
吸烟封健康是有害的。

Something useless, detrimental, or worthless, especially an animal unfit for breeding.
废物无用的、有害的或无价值的东西,尤指不适于配种的动物
devalue(pt.: devalued, pp.: devalued, prp.: devaluing)
v.&n. 贬值
It's unfair to devalue anyone's work unjustly.
不公正地贬低任何人的工作都是不公平的。

Let's not devalue his work unjustly.
我们不可不公正地贬低他的作品。
devastate(pt.: devastated, pp.: devastated, prp.: devastating)
v. 毁坏
Our Embassy was devastated by three bombs of NATO.
我们的使馆被北约的三枚炸弹炸毁了。

I was devastated by the news of the wreck.
我获悉失事的消息感到十分震惊。
devastating
a. 破坏性的, 全然的
The area is subject to devastating seasonal winds.
这个地区常遭破坏性季风的袭击。
develop(pt.: developed, pp.: developed, prp.: developing)
v. 发展,发达,进步,开发,冲洗照片
The machine developed the same fault again.
这台机器有出现了同样的毛病。

Modern music was first developed in Italy.
现代音乐最初是在意大利发展起来的。
developer
n. 开发者
Developer can install ole control onto the palette or choose from among the ole control include in delphi2.0.
开发者们可以把OLE控制安装到调色板上或从包括在Delphi2。0中的OLE控制中选择。

City officials yesterday politely rejected Donald Trump's offer to take over renovations at the Central Park Zoo, but privately said the developer was trying to make a monkey out of Mayor Koch.
市府官员婉言谢绝了特鲁普按管整修中央公园动物园的提议,可是私底下说这位地产开发商是想出葛市长的洋相。
developing
a. 发展中的
China is a developing country.
中国是一个发展中国家。

Ours is a developing country.
我们的国家是一个发展中的国家。
development(pl.: developments)
n. 发展,显影
This new rose is a development from a very old kind of rose.
这种玫瑰新品种是从一种很早的玫瑰品种进化而来的。

This is an important stage in our country's development.
这是我国发展的重要阶段。
deviate(pt.: deviated, pp.: deviated, prp.: deviating)
v. 脱离,出轨
Tending to deviate, as from a normal or recognized type; aberrant.
变异的倾向于偏离,如从一个正常的或被承认了的类型;畸变的

If the multitude ever deviate into the right, it is always for the wrong reason.
纵使大众也曾偏向正途也罢,那总是出于错误的原因。
deviation
n. 偏差(偏差数)
A deviation from a vertical or horizontal line, plane, position, or direction.
倾角来自垂直或水平线、面、位置或方向的偏差

A systematic deviation of a value from a reference value.
某数值偏离参考值的一种系统偏差。
device
n. 装置,设计,策略,设备
They use television advertising as a device for stimulating demand.
他们利用电视广告作为刺激需求的方法。

The device will be in production by the end of the year.
该装置将於年底投入生产.
devil(pt.: deviled, pp.: deviled, prp.: deviling, pl.: devils)
n. 魔鬼,恶魔
There will be the devil to pay.
后果不堪设想。

She found out her husband was a devil soon after her marriage.
结婚后不久她就发现她丈夫是一个邪恶的人。
devise(pt.: devised, pp.: devised, prp.: devising)
v. 设计
The government devised a scheme for redeveloping the city center.
政府制定了市中心重建计划。

He devises a new type of transistor.
他发明了一种新的晶体管。
devote(pt.: devoted, pp.: devoted, prp.: devoting)
v. 投入于,献身
He devoted himself entirely to music.
他将一生奉献给了音乐。

Please devote more time to your work.
请把更多的时间用于工作。
devotion(pl.: devotions)
n. 献身,忠诚
He works with greater devotion.
他工作得更专心了。

His devotion to music is plain to see.
他对音乐的挚爱是显而易见的。
devour(pt.: devoured, pp.: devoured, prp.: devouring)
v. 吞食
The child devours fairy tales.
这孩子专注地听着童话故事。

He sat by the fire, devouring beef and onions.
他坐在火炉旁,狼吞虎咽地吃着牛肉和洋葱。
dew(pt.: dewed, pp.: dewed, prp.: dewing)
n. 露水
The grass was wet with dew.
草被露水打湿了。

The grass was sprinkled with dew.
草上沾满了露珠.
diabetes
n. 糖尿病
暂无例句
diacritic
发音符号的,可区别的
暂无例句
diacritical
可区分的
暂无例句
diaeresis(pl.: diaereses)
分音符
暂无例句
diagnose(pt.: diagnosed, pp.: diagnosed, prp.: diagnosing)
v. 诊断

vi. 判断,诊断(疾病)

vt. 诊断(疾病)
The doctor diagnosed measles.
医生诊断出麻疹.
diagnosis(pl.: diagnoses)
n. 诊断
The two doctors made different diagnosis of my disease.
两位医生对我的病作出了不同的诊断。

We waited in great suspense for the doctor's diagnosis.
我们焦急万分地等候医生做出诊断。
diagnostic
a. 特征的,诊断的
Diagnostic imaging in which ultrasound is used to visualize an internal body structure or a developing fetus.
超声波扫描术利用超声波来显示耳体结构或胚胎发育情况的诊断用的成像法

The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes.
活组织检查因诊断目的而从生命体中取出、消除和观察样品组织
diagnostics
诊断学
A person who diagnoses, especially a physician specializing in medical diagnostics.
诊断医生做出诊断的人,尤指做出医学诊断的医生

Diagnostic or distinctive.
诊断的诊断或区别的
diagonal(pl.: diagonals)
a. 对角线的,斜的,斜纹的

n. 对角线,斜线,斜列
The wood surface of the furniture is full of diagonal stripes.
这件家具的木头表面上布满了斜纹。

A diagonal line or plane.
对角线或对角面
diagonally
斜(对)地,对角地
暂无例句
diagram(pt.: diagramed, pp.: diagramed, prp.: diagraming, pl.: diagrams)
n. 图解,图表

v. 用图解法表示
She gave me a diagram of railway network.
她给了我一张铁路网图解。

The diagram had been copied with great precision.
该图表的复印件很精确。
dial(pt.: dialed, pp.: dialed, prp.: dialing, pl.: dials)
n. 刻度盘,针面,转盘

v. 拨

[计算机] 拨号
Put in the money before dialing.
拨电话前先把钱放进去。

Can you read the number on the dial?
你能读出刻度盘上的读数吗?
dialect(pl.: dialects)
n. 方言
Do you speak Sichuan dialect?
你会说四川话吗?

The dialect is spoken principally in the rural areas.
这种方言主要在农村地区使用。
dialing
拨号,呼叫
That's all there is to make a speed dial call.
在那里全部要进行快速拨号呼叫。

Put in the money before dialing.
拨电话前先把钱放进去。
dialog(pl.: dialogs)
n. 对话,对白
The writer is not very good at writing dialogs.
这个作家不太擅长写对白。

At last there can be a reasonable dialog between our two governments.
我们两国最后终于能理智地进行对话了。
dialogue(pl.: dialogues)
n. 对话
At last there can be a reasonable dialogue between our two governments.
我们两国最后终于能理智地进行对话了。

The novel contains more narrative than dialogue.
这部小说里的叙述比对话多.
dialysis(pl.: dialyses)
n. 透析
暂无例句
diameter(pl.: diameters)
n. 直径
This lens can magnify 20 diameter.
这个透镜能放大20倍。

The diameter of the tree-trunk is about 2 meters.
这树干的直径大约是2米。
diamond(pl.: diamonds)
n. 钻石
She wears a diamond ring on her left hand.
她左手上戴着一枚钻石戒指。

The diamond ring on her finger glittered in the light.
她手指上的钻石戒指在灯光下闪闪发光。
diaphragm(pl.: diaphragms)
n. 横隔膜,控光装置
The diaphragm is between the chest and the abdomen.
横隔膜位于胸腔与腹部之间。
diary(pl.: diaries)
n. 日记,日记簿
I keep a diary every day.
我每天记日记。

She was angry for her mother's peeping at her diary.
她因母亲偷看她的日记而生气。
dictate
v. 听写,口述,口授

n. 命令,指挥,指令
He was dictating a letter to his secretary.
他在向秘书口授信稿。

I will not be dictated to.
我不愿受人摆布。
dictation(pl.: dictations)
n. 听写
On dictation equipment, a device for removing a recording from the recording medium.
在口述记录设备上,用来除去记录媒体上记录的一种装置。

I hated it if I ever had to take dictation from him.
如果我总是不得不作他的口授记录员,我会感到讨厌的。
dictator(pl.: dictators)
n. 独裁者
Hitler is a notorious dictator.
希特勒是一个臭名昭著的独裁者。

They are the dictator and his minions.
他们就是那个独裁者和他的奴仆。
dictionary(pl.: dictionaries)
n. 词典,字典,辞典
Please pass the dictionary to me.
请把字典递给我。

A dictionary is an invaluable aid in learning a new language.
在学习一种新语言时,词典是非常有用的工具。
die(pt.: died, pp.: died, prp.: dying)
n. 金属模子,印模

v. 死

n. 骰子(一个小的正六面体)
His secret died with him, for he never told anyone.
他的秘密至死也不为人知,因为他从未告诉过别人。

She's dying to know where you've been.
她极想知道你到哪儿去了。
diesel
n. 柴油机,内燃机
The steam locomotives were superseded by diesel units.
蒸汽机车已被柴油内燃机车所取代。

Drawing on their practical experience, they designed an air-cooled diesel motor.
他们利用自己的实践经验,设计了一台气冷柴油机。
diet
n. 日常饮食

v. 照规定饮食
Proper diet and exercise are both important for health.
适当的饮食和运动对身体健康都很重要。

He is on a diet to reduce some weight.
他正在节食以减轻体重。
differ
v. 不一致,不同
We differ about moral standards.
我们对道德标准看法不一致。

Although our looks differ, we are both attractive.
尽管我俩相貌不同,但都讨人喜欢。
difference(pt.: differenced, pp.: differenced, prp.: differencing, pl.: differences)
n. 不同,差异
Flowers make no difference to this room.
这房间有没有花没什么区别。

It won't make much difference whether you go today or tomorrow.
你今天或明天去没有多大关系。
different
a. 不同的
He's a different man from what he was 10 years ago.
他和十年前不一样。

The two doctors made different diagnosis of my disease.
两位医生对我的病作出了不同的诊断。
differentiate(pt.: differentiated, pp.: differentiated, prp.: differentiating)
v. 区别,差别
Can you differentiate between the two varieties?
你能辨别这两个品种吗?

It is wrong to differentiate between people according to their family background.
根据出身不同而区别待人是不对的.
difficult
a. 困难的
She is just being difficult.
她正在闹别扭呢。

He found it difficult to stop smoking.
他觉得戒烟是件难事。
difficulty(pl.: difficulties)
n. 困难
He finished the work without any difficulty.
他轻而易举地完成了这项工作。

She found great difficulties in understanding him.
她觉得很难理解他。
diffuse
v. 散播
The light was diffused by the leaves.
树叶使光线漫射。

Fashion trends diffuse themselves rapidly around the globe.
时装新潮很快就在全世界流行起来。
dig(pt.: dug, pp.: dug, prp.: digging, pl.: digs)
v. 挖,翻土
You are just digging your own grave if you go on smoking so heavily.
你继续这样大量吸烟,就是在自掘坟墓。

We dug up the rose bushes and planted some cabbages.
我们把玫瑰丛挖出来,然后种了一些卷心菜。
digest(pt.: digested, pp.: digested, prp.: digesting, pl.: digests)
消化
It took me some time to digest what I had heard.
我花了一些时间才把听到的东西弄明白。

This rich food doesn't digest easily.
这种油腻的食物不易消化。
digestion(pl.: digestions)
n. 消化
He has a good digestion.
他消化能力很强。

The pancreas can produce substances which help in the digestion of food.
胰脏能产生助消化的物质。
digestive(pl.: digestives)
a. 消化的
She suffered from digestive trouble.
她患有消化系统疾病。

Although he is thin, he has good digestive power.
尽管他很瘦,他的消化能力挺好。
digit
n. 数字,位数,指头
In the decimal form of a number, a digit that is not significant.
占位符号在一个数的小数形式中,没有意义的数字

The number represented by the digit or digits in2.
在释文2。中所说的由一位或几位数字表示的数。
digital
a. 数字的
Most of the computers we are using are digital computers.
我们正在使用的计算机大多数是数字计算机。

The only error you shall receive back is from the dts clerk on the digital machine.
应该接收回来的唯一错误来自于Digital机上的DTS职员机。
digitalis
n. 洋地黄,毛地黄
暂无例句
digitize(pt.: digitized, pp.: digitized, prp.: digitizing)
vt. 数字化
暂无例句
dignity(pl.: dignities)
n. 尊严
The real dignity of a man lies in what he is, not in what he has.
一个人的真正尊严在于他的品格,而非他的财富。

There was something impressive about Julia's quiet dignity.
朱丽亚的宁静端庄给人印象很深。
dike(pt.: diked, pp.: diked, prp.: diking, pl.: dikes)
n. 堤防
Solidifying chiefly as a minor intrusion, especially as a dike or sill, before reaching the earth's surface. Used of rocks.
半深成的,浅成的在到达地球表面之前的主要作为小型岩石群固化的,尤其象岩脉或岩床的凝固用于指岩石

A closely woven mat of brush and poles used to protect an embankment, a dike, or a dam from erosion.
(用以护堤、坝等的)柴排,沉排,沉床荆棘和杆子的密织席,用于保护堤、坝,使不受侵蚀
dilapidated
a. 毁坏的,荒废的,要塌似的
The house is very dilapidated but it has possibilities.
这房子已破旧不堪, 但还有可利用的价值.
dilate(pt.: dilated, pp.: dilated, prp.: dilating)
v. 扩大,详述
The cat dilated its eyes in the darkness.
猫在黑暗中睁大眼睛。

The horse dilated its nostrils.
那匹马张大它的鼻孔。
dilemma(pl.: dilemmas)
n. 困境,进退两难
Faced with that dilemma, he was perplexed.
他面对进退两难的局面,不知如何是好。

The bad weather put us in a dilemma.
糟糕的天气使我们进退两难
diligent
a. 勤奋的,用功的
Their students are diligent about their studies.
他们的学生勤奋学习。

The diligent student gets up before dawn every day.
这个勤奋的学生每天天亮以前就起床了。
dilute(pt.: diluted, pp.: diluted, prp.: diluting)
v. 冲淡,稀释
An inert substance used to dilute.
稀释剂一种惰性物质
dim(pt.: dimmed, pp.: dimmed, prp.: dimming)
adj. 暗淡的, 模糊的

vt. 使暗淡, 使失去光泽

n. <美俚>笨蛋、傻子
The light was too dim for me to read easily.
光线太暗,我看书有困难。

She is rather dim about the importance of keeping records.
她不明白作记录的重要性。
dime(pl.: dimes)
n. 一角硬币
on someone's dime
由某人付费

The car can turn on a dime.
这车能在极小的地方转弯。
dimension(pt.: dimensioned, pp.: dimensioned, prp.: dimensioning, pl.: dimensions)
n. 尺寸,次元,容积,维度
Time is sometimes called the fourth dimension.
时间有时被称为第四度空间。

There is another dimension to this problem which you haven't considered.
这个问题还有你尚未考虑到的另一个方面。
dimensional
a. 空间的
A cube is a three-dimensional object.
立方体是三维物体。

A square is two-dimensional and a cube is three-dimensional.
正方形是二维的(平面的), 而正六面体则是三维的(立体的).
dimensionality
维数,度数
暂无例句
diminish(pt.: diminished, pp.: diminished, prp.: diminishing)
v. 减少,变小
He likes to diminish the skills of others.
他喜欢贬低别人的技能。

As he turned the knob, the sound diminished.
他一转旋钮,声音就变小了。
dimmed
暗淡的,无效的
The lamp threw out a dim light.
灯发出暗淡的光。

The light of a candle is dimmed by sunlight.
烛光在日光下显得很黯淡。
din(pt.: dinned, pp.: dinned, prp.: dinning)
n. 喧嚣

v. 絮聒不休地说,暄闹
They were unable to sleep because of the din coming from the bar.
酒吧里传来的喧闹声吵得他们无法入睡。

The shouts of the boys dinned his ear.
孩子们的吵闹声把他的耳朵都快吵聋了。
dine(pt.: dined, pp.: dined, prp.: dining)
v. 用正餐,进餐
My friend invited me to dine out.
我的朋友邀请我出去吃饭。

Every weekend, we dine at a nice little restaurant in the neighbourhood.
每个周末,我们在附近一家别致的小餐馆进餐。
dingy
a. 昏暗的(微黑的)

n. 小船
He lives in a dingy room.
他住在一个肮脏的屋子里。

Rooms in cheap hotels are often dingy.
在低级旅馆中全是又黑又脏的房间。
dinner(pl.: dinners)
n. 主餐,晚餐,晚宴
It's time for dinner.
该吃晚饭了。

I am busy cooking dinner.
我正忙着做饭。
dint(pt.: dinted, pp.: dinted, prp.: dinting, pl.: dints)
n. 凹痕

vt 打出凹痕
He succeeded by dint of hard work.
他通过辛勤努力才获得成功。
diode
二极管
A diode is used as a rectifier.
二极管用作整流器。

A device, such as a diode, that converts alternating current to direct current.
整流器;整流管一种将交流电流转化为直流电流的装置,如二极管
dioxide(pl.: dioxides)
n. 二氧化物
Plants can absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
植物可以吸收二氧化碳释放氧气。

Soft drinks contain carbon dioxide.
软饮料中含有二氧化碳。
dip(pt.: dipped, pp.: dipped, prp.: dipping, pl.: dips)
蘸;下沉;倾斜;汲出;舀取;翻阅;涉猎
The land dips gently to the south.
地面缓缓向南倾斜。

The sun dipped below the horizon.
太阳落到地平线下。
diphtheria
n. 白喉
Diphtheria is a serious infectious disease.
白喉是一种严重的传染病。

German physiologist. He won a1901 Nobel Prize for work on serum immunization against diphtheria and tetanus.
贝林,埃米尔·冯1854-1917德国生理学家,因其在抗白喉与破伤风血清免疫方面的工作获1901年诺贝尔奖
diphthong
连元音字,双重元音,双元音字
暂无例句
diploma(pl.: diplomas)
n. 文凭
He obtained a diploma in architecture.
他获得了建筑学的学位证书。

The diploma is very important for him to get the job.
对他来说,要得到那份工作,文凭是很重要的。
diplomacy
n. 外交
The defeat constitutes a major set-back for our diplomacy.
这次失败是我们外交上的重大挫折。

The spy's activities were concealed by the cloak of diplomacy.
间谍的活动是在外交的掩护下暗中进行的.
diplomat(pl.: diplomats)
a. 外交官,外交家

n. 外交家
The diplomat solved the international problem by negotiating.
外交官通过谈判解决了那个国际问题。

The diplomat is over weight.
那个外交官很胖。
diplomatic
a. 外交的
They can't be prosecuted for this offence - they have diplomatic immunity.
他们不会因这次违法行为而受到检控 - 他们享有外交豁免权。

He tried to be diplomatic when he refused their invitation.
他在拒绝他们的邀请时,尽可能地婉转些。
dipping
(可)调,浸渍(法)
It is a better book to dip into than to read from cover to cover.
这本书随便翻阅一下还可以,不值得从头到尾读一遍。

Some models are configurable for either type of output via internal dip switch or jumper.
一些MODELS可以通过内DIP开关或JUMPER进行两种形式的配置。
direct(pt.: directed, pp.: directed, prp.: directing)
a. 笔直的,直接的,坦白的

v. 指示,指挥,命令
He directed the building of the new bridge.
他主持修建这座桥的建筑工程。

The general directed that the prisoners should be set free.
将军下令释放犯人。
direction(pl.: directions)
n. 方向,指导,用法说明
Which direction does your room face?
你的房间面向哪个方向?

The investigation was carried out under the direction of a senior police officer.
调查是在一位高级警官的指导下进行的。
directive
a. 指导的,指挥的,管理的

n. 指令

[计算机] 指令
暂无例句
directly
ad. 直接地(立即,完全)
He answered me very directly and openly.
他非常直接坦率地回答了我。

They bought the machine directly from the manufacturer.
他们直接从厂商那里购买了这台机器。
director(pl.: directors)
n. 董事,经理,主管,指导者,导演
The director told the actress to have a rest.
导演叫这名女演员休息一下。

Her career culminated in her appointment as director.
她一生事业的顶峰是当上董事。
directory(pl.: directories)
n. 目录,工商名录,指南

[计算机] 目录
The telephone directory gives people's names, addresses, and telephone numbers.
电话号码簿提供人名、地址和电话号码。

I once saw a man tear a telephone directory in half.
我有一次看见一个人把电话簿撕成了两半.
dirt
n. 污垢,泥土
Wash the dirt off your hands.
把你手上的泥污洗掉。

She cleaned the dirt from her finger-nails.
她从指甲里剔掉污垢.
dirty(pt.: dirtied, pp.: dirtied, prp.: dirtying)
a. 肮脏的
They sat drinking and telling dirty stories.
他们坐在那里,边喝酒边讲下流故事。

Repairing cars is a dirty work.
修汽车是一个脏活。
disability(pl.: disabilities)
n. 无力,无能,残疾
A physical or mental disability.
身心的缺陷体力或智力上的无能

As a matter of fact, many people have a disability.
事实上,许多人身体都有某种缺陷。
disable(pt.: disabled, pp.: disabled, prp.: disabling)
v. 使...失去能力
He was disabled from walking by the accident.
由于车祸,他不能走路了。

Old age disabled him for hard labour.
年迈使他不能干繁重的工作。
disabled
a. 残废的

n. 残疾人
This book sentimentalizes the suffering of the disabled.
这本书以柔懦的笔调渲染了残疾人的痛苦。

Her latest book discusses the problems of the disabled.
她 的新书论述残疾人的问题.
disadvantage(pt.: disadvantaged, pp.: disadvantaged, prp.: disadvantaging, pl.: disadvantages)
n. 不利,不利条件,损害,损失
If you don't speak good English, you'll be at a big disadvantage when you try to get a job.
你要是英语讲得不好,找工作时就会处于非常不利的地位。

One of the main disadvantages of this system is that it uses very large amounts of fuel.
该系统的主要弱点之一是消耗大量燃料。
disadvantageous
a. 不利的
暂无例句
disagree(pt.: disagreed, pp.: disagreed, prp.: disagreeing)
v. 不一致,不适宜
I disagree with you on this point.
我不同意你的意见。

These two reports of the accident disagree with each other.
这两篇关于事故的报道不太一致。
disagreement(pl.: disagreements)
n. 不合,争论,不一致
Divergence or disagreement, as between facts or claims; difference.
矛盾,不相符不符合或不一致,如在事实和宣称之间;差异

A disagreement or quarrel.
争执不一致或争吵
disallow(pt.: disallowed, pp.: disallowed, prp.: disallowing)
v. 不许,不准,驳回
The judge disallowed that evidence.
法官驳回那项证据。

Her claim was disallowed on the ground(s) that she had not paid her premium.
她要求赔款遭到拒绝, 原因是她事先没有交纳保险费.
disappear(pt.: disappeared, pp.: disappeared, prp.: disappearing)
v. 消失
My wallet has disappeared from the table.
我放在桌子上的钱包不见了。

The sun disappeared behind a cloud.
太阳消失在一片云后面。
disappearance(pl.: disappearances)
n. 消失
The act or an instance of gradually diminishing in brightness, loudness, or strength until actual disappearance occurs.
逐渐消失在亮度、响度或精力上逐渐减弱直至全部消失的活动或例子

He was hard put (to it) to explain her disappearance.
他难以说明她为什麽不见了.
disappoint(pt.: disappointed, pp.: disappointed, prp.: disappointing)
v. 使...失望
The result disappointed him.
结果使他失望。

I'm sorry to disappoint your plans.
我很抱歉妨碍了你的计划。
disappointed
a. 失望的
The condition or feeling of being disappointed.
失望,扫兴失望的状态或沮丧的感觉

If you were expecting our life in the country to be the New Jerusalem, you're going to be very disappointed.
如果你期望我们在乡下的生活会像天堂那样美丽,那你是会非常失望的。
disappointment(pl.: disappointments)
n. 失望
He expressed keen disappointment that the hearing had been postponed.
他对听证会延期表示大为沮丧。

That defeat was a surprise and a disappointment.
那次失败令人吃惊,令人失望。
disapproval
n. 不赞成
He shook his head in disapproval.
他摇了摇头表示反对。

She gestured her disapproval.
她用姿势表示不赞成.
disapprove(pt.: disapproved, pp.: disapproved, prp.: disapproving)
v. 不赞成
Father disapproved of our marriage.
父亲不同意我们俩人的婚事。

The plan was disapproved
计划没有被通过。
disarm(pt.: disarmed, pp.: disarmed, prp.: disarming)
v. 解除武装,回复平常的编制,缓和
We didn't trust him at first, but his charming manner completely disarmed us.
我们开始时并不信任他,但他令人愉快的举止完全消除了我们的疑虑。

The police disarmed the criminal.
警察缴下了罪犯的枪械。
disarray(pt.: disarrayed, pp.: disarrayed, prp.: disarraying)
v. 弄乱,使混乱,使脱去衣服

n. 无秩序,杂乱,不整齐的衣服
Changing offices has left my papers in complete disarray.
办公室搬迁, 使我的文件全部乱了套了.

The troops fled in disarray.
部队仓皇逃散.
disassemble(pt.: disassembled, pp.: disassembled, prp.: disassembling)
v. 解开,分解

[计算机] 反汇编
Disassemble a toaster.
拆卸烤面包炉
disaster(pl.: disasters)
n. 灾难
They had led the country into economic disaster.
他们把国家带入了经济灾难中。

The disaster caused him to waver in his faith.
这件灾难使他对信仰发生了动摇。
disastrous
a. 灾难性的
The new system has had a disastrous effect on productivity.
新制度已对生产力造成了灾难性的影响。

This environmental effect of this new factory could be disastrous.
这家新工厂给自然环境带来的影响可能是灾难性的。
disburse(pt.: disbursed, pp.: disbursed, prp.: disbursing)
vt. 支付
暂无例句
disbursement
n. 支付,支出
暂无例句
disc(pl.: discs)
n. 断开(折扣,发现的,发现者,鉴别器)
I have many discs.
我有许多唱片。

You can't copy your file with this disc; it's full.
你不能用这张磁盘拷文件,这张盘满了。
discard
n. 丢弃,扔掉

v. 丢弃,抛弃
He discarded his winter clothing.
他把冬天穿的衣服都脱掉了。

You've got to discard before you can pick up another card.
你得先打出一张牌,才能拿另一张牌。
discarded
放弃的,删除的
History discarded him.
他被历史所抛弃。

He discarded his winter clothing.
他把冬天穿的衣服都脱掉了。
discern(pt.: discerned, pp.: discerned, prp.: discerning)
v. 辨别,看清楚
He was just able to discern the road from the dark.
他在黑暗中只能勉强辨认出道路。

I soon discerned that the man was lying.
我马上察觉出那人在撒谎。
discharge(pt.: discharged, pp.: discharged, prp.: discharging, pl.: discharges)
v. 卸下,放出,解雇,放电,解除
The judge discharged the prisoner.
法官把囚犯释放了。

How long will the discharge of the cargo take?
卸货需要多久?
disciplinary
a. 训练的,规律的,训戒的
A governing, advisory, or disciplinary body of some colleges and universities composed of faculty members and sometimes student representatives.
大学评议会某些学院和大学中由全体教员及有学衔的行政人员,有时还有学生代表,组成的管理,顾问,或纪律机构

Controlled behavior resulting from disciplinary training; self-control.
自制遵守纪律训练而养成的克制行为;自控
discipline(pt.: disciplined, pp.: disciplined, prp.: disciplining, pl.: disciplines)
n. 训练,纪律,惩罚

v. 训练,惩罚
She never disciplines her children and they are uncontrollable.
她从不管教自己的孩子,弄得他们无法无天。

The teacher can't keep discipline in her class.
那位老师无法维持教室纪律。
disclaim(pt.: disclaimed, pp.: disclaimed, prp.: disclaiming)
v. 放弃,弃权,拒绝
The manufacturers disclaim all responsibility for the damage caused by misuse.
因使用不当造成的损坏,生产厂家不负任何责任。

The manufacturer disclaim all responsibility for damage cause by misuse.
使用不当而造成的损坏,生产厂家不负任何责任。
disclose(pt.: disclosed, pp.: disclosed, prp.: disclosing)
v. 揭露
I have no intention of disclosing their names.
我无意泄露他们的姓名。

The authorities finally disclosed the truth to the press.
当局终于向新闻界透露了真相。
disco(pl.: discos)
n. 迪斯科舞厅
This disco is a magnet for young people.
这家迪斯科舞厅经常吸引大批年轻的顾客.

We danced to the disco music.
我们跟著迪斯科乐曲跳舞.
discolor(pt.: discolored, pp.: discolored, prp.: discoloring)
vt. 使...变色(或褪色)
Discolored, as from a bruise; black-and-blue.
青黑色的尤指由于瘀伤而变色的;青黑色的
discomfort(pt.: discomforted, pp.: discomforted, prp.: discomforting, pl.: discomforts)
n. 不便之处,不适
She still suffers considerable discomfort from her injury.
她因那次受伤至今仍感不适。

I was unhappy because of the discomforts of travel.
我因为旅行的不适而感到不快。
disconnect(pt.: disconnected, pp.: disconnected, prp.: disconnecting)
v. 断开

vt. 拆开,分开
If you don't pay your bills they'll disconnect your electricity/gas.
若不付费用, 就要停止供应电力[煤气].
disconnection
n. 断开
暂无例句
discontinue(pt.: discontinued, pp.: discontinued, prp.: discontinuing)
v. 搁下,中止,停止
I'm so busy that I have to discontinue weekly visits.
我很忙,所以不得不中断每周的访问。

You must discontinue your actions.
你必须中断你的行动。
discord
n. 不调和
He's been a source of discord and worry.
他成为不和和烦恼的根源。

What has brought discord into the family?
什么事使得这个家庭不和?
discotheque
n. 唱片舞会,迪斯科舞(厅)
Mary wore handsome go-go boots to the discotheque last night.
玛丽穿着一双入时的马靴参加昨晚的舞会。
discount(pt.: discounted, pp.: discounted, prp.: discounting, pl.: discounts)
n. 折扣,贴现率

v. 打折扣,贴现
The discount was very huge.
折扣的幅度非常大。

We give 10 percent discount for cash.
现金付款,我们九折优惠。
discourage(pt.: discouraged, pp.: discouraged, prp.: discouraging)
v. 使气馁,阻碍
I was never discouraged against learning English.
我从未对学习英语失去信心。

Inflation discourages saving.
通货膨胀阻碍储蓄的积累。
discourse
n. 演讲

vi. 讲述,著述
The judges had solemn discourse together.
法官们在一起严肃地交谈。

They listened to his discourse on human relations.
他们听他作关于人际关系的演讲。
discover
v. 发现
She discovered the joy of writing.
她感到了写作的乐趣。

Columbus is said to have discovered America in 1492.
据说哥伦布于1492年发现了美洲。
discovery(pl.: discoveries)
n. 发现,发现物
A collector of rare insects will show us some of his latest discoveries.
一位稀有昆虫采集家将给我们看一些他的最新发现。

The new discovery caused a great sensation.
这项新发现很轰动。
discreet
a. 谨慎的
It was not discreet of you to say that.
你那样说有欠考虑。

I'll certainly be most discreet in my conversation.
我在谈话中当然会十分小心的。
discreetly
ad. 谨慎地, 小心地
Before changes were mad in the law, some prostitutes literally went on the streets. Now, they operate more discreetly from bars and clubs.
在法律未修改之前,一些妓女直接在街上拉客;现在,他们偷偷摸摸地活动在酒吧或夜总会了。

His utterances were discreetly academic.
他的言论严谨;具有学术性。
discrepancy(pl.: discrepancies)
n. 相差,差异,差别
The price tag says$100 and you charged me for$120; how do you explain the discrepancy?
"货物标签上写的是一百美元,你向我索价一百二十美元,这个差异该怎么解释?"

I thought I had explained away the discrepancy but he had the actual figure and so I left myself wide open to a charge of telling lies.
我以为我已经有矛盾之处作了辩解,但是他掌握了确凿的数字,因此当他把控我说谎时,我毫无招架之势。
discrete
a. 不连续的 离散的

[计算机] 分离 离散
Any of several devices that convert incident electromagnetic radiation of mixed frequencies to one or more discrete frequencies of highly amplified and coherent ultraviolet, visible, or infrared radiation.
激光器使偶然的混杂频率的电磁辐射,变为一个或更多的高度强化和连续的紫外线、可见光或红外线辐射的分离频率仪器中的一种

A discrete part or portion of a work, such as a painting, building, or decorative object, especially when considered in isolation.
细部某项作品(例如绘画、建筑、装饰)的一部分,尤指这些部分被分开来独立考虑的部分
discretion
n. 慎重,辨别力,考虑

[计算机] 判定
The hours of the meetings will be fixed at the monitor's discretion.
开会时间将由班长自行决定。

I won't tell you what time to leave, you're old enough to use your own discretion.
我不告诉你什么时候离开,你已经长大了,该自己作出决定。
discriminant
判别式
暂无例句
discriminate(pt.: discriminated, pp.: discriminated, prp.: discriminating)
v. 区别,差别待遇
People should not be discriminated against.
人们不应该被区别对待。

Can you discriminate good books from bad?
你能区别好书与坏书吗?
discrimination
n. 歧视
We are strongly opposed to racial discrimination.
我们强烈反对种族歧视。

We should not have racial discrimination.
我们不该有种族歧视。
discriminator(pl.: discriminators)
鉴别器
暂无例句
discuss(pt.: discussed, pp.: discussed, prp.: discussing)
v. 讨论
They said they had an important matter to discuss with you.
他们说有要事与你相商。

What does the book discuss?
这本书讲了什么?
discussion(pl.: discussions)
n. 讨论

v. 讨论,商议
When will the matter come up for discussion?
这件事什么时候提出来讨论?

Their case is now under discussion.
他们的案件现在正在讨论中。
disdain(pt.: disdained, pp.: disdained, prp.: disdaining)
n. 轻蔑

v. 蔑视
He disdained that man for snobbishness and was unwilling to talk to him.
他鄙视那个势利小人,不愿和他说话。

I have nothing but disdain for such a person.
对这样一个人,我只有鄙视。
disease(pt.: diseased, pp.: diseased, prp.: diseasing, pl.: diseases)
n. 疾病
Many diseases are caused by bacteria.
许多疾病是由细菌引起的。

The poor man has a serious disease of the liver.
这个可怜的人患有严重的肝病。
diseased
a. 害病的,病态的,不健全的
The diseased trees are marked by protuberances on their bark.
有病的树木可由其树皮上的结节看出.

The surgeon cut the diseased tissue out from the girl's leg.
外科医生切除了女孩腿上有病的组织。
disgrace(pt.: disgraced, pp.: disgraced, prp.: disgracing)
n. 耻辱,不名誉

v. 耻辱,使...失体面
He fell into disgrace with his companions.
他的朋友都看不起他。

He quit in disgrace over the bribe.
他因受贿而不光彩地辞职了。
disgraceful
a. 可耻的,不名誉的
This newspaper article is a disgraceful intrusion into my private life.
报纸上的这篇文章是对我私生活的侵扰,这种做法很不光彩。

Please account for your disgraceful conduct.
对你的可耻行为请作解释.
disguise(pt.: disguised, pp.: disguised, prp.: disguising, pl.: disguises)
n. 假面目,假装

v. 假装
His illness was a blessing in disguise, because he afterwards married his nurse.
他生病倒是因祸得福,因为后来他和他的护士结了婚。

It proved difficult to disguise his anxiety.
他的焦虑难以掩饰。
disgust(pt.: disgusted, pp.: disgusted, prp.: disgusting)
n. 厌恶,嫌恶

v. 令人厌恶
He returned downstairs in disgust.
他厌恶地转身下楼。

His behavior filled her with disgust.
她对他的行为充满了厌恶。
disgustful
a. 令人生厌的
暂无例句
dish(pt.: dished, pp.: dished, prp.: dishing, pl.: dishes)
n. 盘子

vt. 上菜

n.一样菜,一道菜
His favorite dish is roast duck.
他最喜欢吃的菜是烤鸭。

The careless waiter dropped the dish onto the ground.
那个粗心的侍者把盘子摔到了地上。
dishonest
a. 不诚实的
He is a dishonest merchant.
他是一个不诚实的商人。

Susceptibility to bribery or corruption, as in the use of a position of trust for dishonest gain.
甘受贿赂,贪污腐化易受贿赂或腐败的影响性,如在使用不诚实的收益的信托状况时
dishonor(pt.: dishonored, pp.: dishonored, prp.: dishonoring)
n. 不名誉

v. 玷辱,使...蒙羞
He was a dishonor to his regiment.
他是那个团的耻辱。

His behaviors have brought dishonor onto his family.
他的行为给他的家庭带来了耻辱。
dishonorable
a. 不名誉的
He is ashamed for his former dishonorable action.
他对他以前不光彩的行为感到羞愧。

He has done many dishonorable things these years
这些年,他干了许多可耻的事情。
disillusion(pt.: disillusioned, pp.: disillusioned, prp.: disillusioning)
n. 觉醒,幻减

v. 醒悟,使幻想破减
She still believes in Santa Claus and it would be cruel to disillusion her.
她仍然相信有圣诞老人, 要是使她这一幻想破灭就於心不忍了.

Disillusion voter want an alternative to the two main parties.
失望的选民需要一个党派以取代这两个大党。
disinclined
a. 不愿的, 不想的
Overloading his stomach with a heavy meal, he was disinclined for any serious work.
吃了不易消化的东西,他不愿去干那些难做的工作。

Be disinclined to do sth.
无意干某事,不愿干某事
disinfect(pt.: disinfected, pp.: disinfected, prp.: disinfecting)
v. 消毒
暂无例句
disinfectant
a. 消毒的

n. 消毒剂
Disinfectant kills germs.
消毒剂灭杀细菌。

Dip your injured finger in the disinfectant to soak out the poison.
把你受伤的手指浸在消毒剂里,把毒浸泡出来。
disinflation
n. 反通货膨胀
暂无例句
disintegration
n. 瓦解
The breakdown and disintegration of organic tissue.
组织溶解器官组织的分解和破坏

Decomposition into fragments or parts; disintegration.
分裂,分解碎片或几部分;分解
disjunction
析取,分离,分裂
暂无例句
disk(pl.: disks)
n. 磁盘片

[计算机] 磁盘
I have many disks.
我有许多唱片。

You can't copy your file with this disk; it's full.
你不能用这张磁盘拷文件,这张盘满了。
diskette
软盘
In System/32, the system processing that prepares a diskette file for processing.
在IBMSystem/32中,为处理准备一个软盘文件的系统操作。

Insert a diskette into one of your computer's disk drive, as describe on page1.
把一张软盘插入计算机的磁盘驱动器中,如第1页所述。
dislike(pt.: disliked, pp.: disliked, prp.: disliking, pl.: dislikes)
v. 不喜欢,厌恶

vt.&n. 不喜爱,厌恶
He dislikes dogs.
他不喜欢狗。

If you behave like that, you'll get yourself disliked.
如果你的行为那样,你会让人厌恶的。
dislikes
vt. 不喜欢
He dislikes dogs.
他不喜欢狗。

He dislikes his wide nostrils.
他不喜欢自己的宽大的鼻孔。
dislocate(pt.: dislocated, pp.: dislocated, prp.: dislocating)
v. 脱臼,弄乱
Flights have been dislocated by thefog.
大雾将飞机的班次搅乱了.
disloyal
a. 不忠的
He was disloyal to his country.
他对祖国不忠。

That person is disloyal to his associates.
那人对同事不守信义。
disloyalty(pl.: disloyalties)
a. 不忠

n. 不忠实
He was/felt deeply wounded by their disloyalty.
因为他们不忠, 他十分伤心.

I know he suspect me of disloyalty, but I suppose I'll just have to brave it out.
我知道他怀疑我不忠,但是我想我不得不硬着头皮去见他。
dismal(pl.: dismals)
a. 阴沉的,凄凉的,暗的
We were all depressed by the dismal weather.
阴沉的天气让我们都感到压抑。

Dismal weather; took a dismal view of the economy.
阴沉的天气;对经济抱着不乐观的看法
dismay(pt.: dismayed, pp.: dismayed, prp.: dismaying)
n. 沮丧

v. 使...灰心,使...害怕
To my dismay, he made the same mistakes.
使我惊讶的是,他又犯了同样的错误。

It dismayed us that the project had been canceled.
那个计划取消了,这让我们非常惊讶。
dismiss(pt.: dismissed, pp.: dismissed, prp.: dismissing)
v. 解散,开除
If you are late again, you will be dismissed.
如果你再迟到,你将被解雇。

He dismissed the unpleasant subject and talked about something else.
他不谈论这个令人不愉快的话题,而去谈论别的事情。
dismissal(pl.: dismissals)
n. 免职,解雇
His rash dismissal of the offer annoyed me.
他对该提议轻率的拒绝激怒了我。

The dismissals led to a strike.
雇主解雇工人导致了罢工事件。
dismount(pt.: dismounted, pp.: dismounted, prp.: dismounting)
v. 使...下马,下马
Two soldiers dismounted the gun from the base.
两个战士把炮从底座上卸下来。

One have to dismount from an idea and get into saddle again at every parenthesis.
每当遇上一个括号,就叫人不得不从一种想法下马,然后再次骑上马鞍。
disobey(pt.: disobeyed, pp.: disobeyed, prp.: disobeying)
v. 违反
He disobeyed his mother and went to the party.
他不听母亲的劝告,参加了那次聚会。

Those who disobey must be punished by law.
违法分子必须受到法律惩罚。
disorder(pt.: disordered, pp.: disordered, prp.: disordering, pl.: disorders)
n. 杂乱,混乱

v. 扰乱
Anxiety may disorder the stomach.
忧虑可能会引起胃部不适。

The room is in dreadful disorder.
房间里乱七八糟。
disparity(pl.: disparities)
n. 不一致
Rich and poor live side by side but in conditions of extraordinary disparity.
虽然富人和穷人住在一起,但是条件相差极为悬殊。
dispatch(pt.: dispatched, pp.: dispatched, prp.: dispatching, pl.: dispatches)
v. 派遣

[计算机] 分派
We soon dispatched the chocolate cake.
我们很快就吃完了巧克力蛋糕。

A messenger was dispatched to take the news to the soldiers at the front.
一名通讯员被派去给前线士兵送消息。
dispatcher
调度器,调度程序,分配器
暂无例句
dispel(pt.: dispelled, pp.: dispelled, prp.: dispelling)
v. 驱散,驱逐
The company is trying to dispel rumour about a take-over.
公司力图澄清有关接管的流言。

How can we dispel their doubt?
我们怎么才能驱散他们的疑虑呢?
dispense(pt.: dispensed, pp.: dispensed, prp.: dispensing)
v. 分发
The doctor dispensed a prescription to his patient.
医生开处方给病人配药。

She cannot dispense with a servant.
她不能没有佣人。
disperse(pt.: dispersed, pp.: dispersed, prp.: dispersing)
v. 分散,传播,散开
The police dispersed the crowd.
警方驱散群众。

The wind dispersed the cloud from the sky.
风吹散了天上的云。
displace(pt.: displaced, pp.: displaced, prp.: displacing)
v. 移置,替换
The indigenous population was soon displaced by the settlers.
没过多久,外来移民就把当地人赶出了家园。

Weeds tend to displace other plants.
杂草越来越多,有取代其他植物之势。
displacement
n. 换置,转位,移动

[计算机] 位移
A specialized sensory end organ that responds to mechanical stimuli such as tension, pressure, or displacement.
机械性刺激感受器对机械性刺激,如抗力、压力或位移作出反应的神经末梢器官

Displacement of an organ or other body part to an abnormal location.
异位某一器官或其它身体部位位移到不正常的位置
display(pt.: displayed, pp.: displayed, prp.: displaying, pl.: displays)
n. 显示,陈列,炫耀

v. 显示,表现,夸示
The bestsellers were sold out before they were displayed.
这些畅销书尚未陈列就卖光了。

His paintings are on display at the exhibition.
他的绘画正在展览会上展出。
displease(pt.: displeased, pp.: displeased, prp.: displeasing)
v. 使...不快
Her husband's failure to notice her new hairstyle displeased her very much.
她丈夫没注意到她的新发型,这使她大为不悦。

No sooner had I uttered the words than I could have kicked myself, for I knew they would displease him.
那些话一出口我就懊悔不已,因为我知道那些话会使他不高兴的。
displeasure
n. 不愉快(不高兴,生气)
I incurred her displeasure by refusing the invitation.
我因拒绝邀请而惹怒了她。

His displeasure were off.
他的不愉快心情逐渐消失了。
disposal
n. 处理,消除,销毁,处置

n. 弃菜碾碎器
He has a large number of reference books at his disposal.
他有大量的参考书可供使用。

We placed everything at his disposal.
我们把一切事情都交给他处理。
dispose(pt.: disposed, pp.: disposed, prp.: disposing)
v. 处理,处置,销毁
Hardship disposes man to meet adversity.
艰苦能让人适应逆境。

He doesn't know how to dispose of his spare time.
他不知道怎样安排业余时间。
disposed
a. 有某种健康状态的, 有...倾向的
The chance of promotion disposed him to accept the offer.
有晋升的机会使他有意接受该提议。

I disposed of my old magazines.
我把旧杂志卖了。
disposition(pl.: dispositions)
n. 性情,处置

[计算机] 配置情况
They showed a disposition to sign the contract.
他们表示有签订合同的意愿。

The choice is no longer in their disposition.
选择权已不在他们手中了。
dispute(pt.: disputed, pp.: disputed, prp.: disputing, pl.: disputes)
n. 争论

v. 争论
They are disputing about the rights and wrongs of the case.
他们正在激烈争论这个事件的是非曲直。

His honesty is beyond dispute.
他的诚实是无可争议的。
disregard(pt.: disregarded, pp.: disregarded, prp.: disregarding)
n. 忽视

v. 忽视,不顾
He disregarded his doctor's advice.
他无视医生的劝告。

Disregarding all the difficulties, we arrived here in time.
尽管有那么多困难,我们仍然及时地到达了这儿。
disrupt(pt.: disrupted, pp.: disrupted, prp.: disrupting)
a. 分裂的,分散的

v. 使...分裂,使...瓦解
His speech disrupted the meeting.
他的讲演使会场陷入混乱。

An accident has disrupted railway services into and out of the city.
一次交通事故使进出这座城市的铁路交通陷于混乱。
disruptive
a. 捣乱的,破坏性的,制造混乱的
The police detained several suspects for questioning. The disruptive students were detained after school until their parents had been notified.
警察拘留了许多疑犯进行审问,捣乱的学生在放学后被拘禁了,直到通知他们的家长

One engaged in diversionary, disruptive, or subversive activities.
背离既定路线者;阴谋破坏者采用不同路线,进行分裂或从事破坏活动的人
dissatisfaction
n. 不满
Private members voice public dissatisfaction at have to pay higher taxes.
下议院议员道出了公众对增加税收的不满。

The condition or fact of being displeased; dissatisfaction.
不愉快,不满意不高兴的情况或事实;不满
dissatisfy(pt.: dissatisfied, pp.: dissatisfied, prp.: dissatisfying)
v. 使感觉不满,不满足
I'm thoroughly dissatisfied with your work.
我完全不满意你的工作。

She's very dissatisfied at not getting a bonus.
她因未能获得奖金而深感不满。
dissector
析象管
暂无例句
disseminate(pt.: disseminated, pp.: disseminated, prp.: disseminating)
v. 散播,传播,宣传
They use the press to disseminate right-wing views.
他们利用报刊来传播右翼观点.
dissemination
传播,宣传,传染(病毒)
暂无例句
dissertation(pl.: dissertations)
n. 论文
I'm working my notes up into a dissertation.
我正在把我的笔记修改成论文。
dissimilar
a. 不同的
Similarity of structure between organs or parts, possibly of dissimilar function, that are related by common descent.
同构发生,同源发生源于同一祖先,可能功能不同的器官或部分在结构上的相似

The quality or condition of being unlike or dissimilar.
不同,相异性质或条件上的不相同或不一致
dissipate(pt.: dissipated, pp.: dissipated, prp.: dissipating)
vt. 使...消散(浪费)
He soon dissipated his fortune.
他很快就把财产浪费光了。

The sun dissipated the mist.
太阳驱散了雾。
dissipation
损耗
Given over to dissipation; dissolute.
放荡的沉迷于挥霍无度的;放荡的

The reduction in size of components and circuits for increasing package density and reducing power dissipation and signal propagation delays.
减少元件和电路的几何尺寸,以达到增加电路的封装密度、减少功耗和减小信号传播延迟的目的。
dissolution(pl.: dissolutions)
n. 分解
He obtained the dissolution of his marriage with her.
他解除了和她的婚姻。

The President announced the dissolution of Parliament.
总统宣布了议会解散。
dissolve(pt.: dissolved, pp.: dissolved, prp.: dissolving)
v. 溶解,解散
The parliament was dissolved.
议会解散了。

Ice dissolved in the warm weather.
冰在温暖的天气中溶化了。
distance(pt.: distanced, pp.: distanced, prp.: distancing, pl.: distances)
n. 距离
My house is four miles distance from the sea.
我家离海四英里。

We can see the mountain from the distance.
我们从远处就可以看到那座山。
distant
a. 遥远的,远的
He is a distant cousin of mine.
他是我的一位远房表亲。

My company is five miles distant from my home.
公司距离我家五英里远。
distend(pt.: distended, pp.: distended, prp.: distending)
v. 扩大,扩张,吹大
Having eyes with greatly distended pupils.
眼珠暴突的具有带有膨大的瞳孔的眼睛的

Swollen or distended beyond normal size by fluid or gaseous material.
肿胀的液体或气体材料超过正常尺寸的肿胀或膨胀
distil(pt.: distilled, pp.: distilled, prp.: distilling)
v. 蒸馏, 提取....的精华
Water can be made pure by distilling it.
水可以通过蒸馏而提纯。

Tears distilled slowly from her eyes.
泪水从她的眼睛里慢慢地滴下来。
distill(pt.: distilled, pp.: distilled, prp.: distilling)
v. 蒸馏,滴下
Water can be made pure by distilling it.
水可以通过蒸馏而提纯。

Tears distilled slowly from her eyes.
泪水从她的眼睛里慢慢地滴下来。
distillation(pl.: distillations)
n. 蒸馏
Purification of water may be achieved by distillation.
水的净化可由蒸馏获得。

We may purge water by distillation.
我们可以用蒸馏法使水净化。
distinct
a. (from)独特的,不同的,明显的,清楚的
There is a distinct posibility that she'll be your teacher next term.
她下学期当你们的老师的可能性非常大。

Those two ideas are quite distinct from each other.
这两种观点截然不同。
distinction(pl.: distinctions)
n. 差别,不同,对比,区分,辨别
He passed the examination with distinction.
他以优异成绩通过考试。

We should make a distinction between right and wrong.
我们应该分清是非。
distinctive
a. 有特色的,出众的
Soldiers wear a distinctive uniform.
士兵们穿着特制的制服。

This is a distinctive room.
这是一间独具一格的房间。
distinctly
ad. 显然地,明显地,清楚地
He spoke very distinctly.
他说话十分清晰。

The choir was (singing) distinctly out of tune in places.
合唱团有些地方明显(唱)走调了.
distinguish(pt.: distinguished, pp.: distinguished, prp.: distinguishing)
v. 区别,辨别,表现突出
He distinguished himself by his courage.
他因英勇而扬名。

The twins were so much alike that it was impossible to distinguish one from the other.
这对孪生子像得使人无法分辨。
distinguished
a. 卓著的

v. 区别

vbl. 区别
Premier Zhou is a distinguished politician.
周总理是一位卓越的政治家。

I think grey hair makes you look rather distinguished.
我觉得你灰白的头发使你看上去很有尊严。
distort(pt.: distorted, pp.: distorted, prp.: distorting)
v. 扭曲
You have distorted my motives.
你曲解了我的动机。

The reporter distorted the facts.
记者们歪曲了事实。
distortion
n. 扭曲,变形,曲解
A distortion of shape.
变形形状的扭曲

A distortion or twist, especially in a piece of wood.
弯曲歪曲、变形、尤指某一木头
distract(pt.: distracted, pp.: distracted, prp.: distracting)
v. 转移,分心
The film managed to distract me from these problems for a while.
这部影片分散了我的注意力, 让我暂时忘记了这些难题.

Don't distract my attention I'm trying to study!
别分散我的注意力--我正要学习呢!
distraction(pl.: distractions)
n. 娱乐,分心的事物,分心
The child's continual crying drove me to distraction.
那孩子不断的哭声弄得我几乎要发狂。

TV can be a welcome distraction after a hard day's work.
辛苦一天之后,看电视有时是很美的逍遣。
distrain(pt.: distrained, pp.: distrained, prp.: distraining)
n. 为抵债而扣押
暂无例句
distress(pt.: distressed, pp.: distressed, prp.: distressing)
n. 苦恼,贫困

v. 使...苦恼
What are you looking so distressed for?
什么事情使你看起来如此烦恼?

The lifeboat went out to a ship in distress.
救生船去救一艘遇险的船只。
distribute(pt.: distributed, pp.: distributed, prp.: distributing)
v. 分配,散布
The mother distributed candy among children.
母亲给孩子们发糖果。

The books in the library were distributed according to subjects.
图书馆里的藏书按科目分类。
distributed
分布的,分布式的
The mother distributed candy among children.
母亲给孩子们发糖果。

They distributed leaflets to customers.
他们给客户散发传单。
distribution(pl.: distributions)
n. 分发,分配,散布,分布
The distribution of the magazine is 2000.
该杂志的销售量为2000份。

They could not agree about the distribution of the profits.
他们对于利润的分配意见不一致。
distributor
经销商
The meeting with the German distributor has been advanced from11: 00 to9: 30.
与德国销售人员的会晤由11:00提前到9:30。

I'll take some back with me to show to our distributor.
我要带一些回去给我们的经销商看看。
district(pl.: districts)
n. 区,地区,行政区

v. 区,区域,地区
He lives in a mountainous district.
他住在山区。

This district grew cotton on a large scale.
这个地区过去大量种棉花。
disturb(pt.: disturbed, pp.: disturbed, prp.: disturbing)
v. 扰乱,妨碍,使...不安
He put his oars in the water and disturbed the smooth surface of the lake.
他把桨放入水中,搅乱了平静的湖面。

They took the phone off the hook so no calls would disturb them.
他们摘下电话听筒,以免电话打扰他们。
disturbance(pl.: disturbances)
n. 扰乱,骚动
The noise of cars passing along the road is a continual disturbance to our quiet at home.
马路上来往的车辆声音不断地破坏我们家的安宁。

Those men were charged by the police with causing a disturbance.
那些人因制造骚乱被警方控诉。
disturbing
a. 烦扰的
He's constantly disturbing me.
他老是打扰我.

I wouldn't think of disturbing them at this hour of the night.
我不能想象这样深更半夜去打扰他们。
disunite(pt.: disunited, pp.: disunited, prp.: disuniting)
v. 使分离,不和
暂无例句
disuse
v.&n. 废止
Here are some words that have fallen into disuse.
这是一些废弃不用的词。

The spoon has been rusty from disuse.
汤匙因弃置不用而生锈了。
ditch(pt.: ditched, pp.: ditched, prp.: ditching, pl.: ditches)
n. 沟渠

v. 坠沟中
The frog jumped into the ditch.
青蛙跳进了沟里。

The cart overturned and precipitated us to the ditch.
车子翻了,我们被摔进了沟里。
dither(pt.: dithered, pp.: dithered, prp.: dithering)
n. 抖,发抖,兴奋

v. 发抖
Stop dithering about which film you want to see or you'll miss them both!
到底看哪一部影片, 别再犹豫了, 不然的话, 两部影片你都要耽误了!
dithering
抖动
Stop dithering about which film you want to see or you'll miss them both!
到底看哪一部影片, 别再犹豫了, 不然的话, 两部影片你都要耽误了!

The best thing the Administration and Congress could do for the whole economy,…, is to rein in those deficits. Yet on this vital front, all hands dither.
政府与国会处理整体经济上上之策,……在于控制赤字。然而在此一极端重要层面,大家却不能沉着应付。
ditto(pt.: dittoed, pp.: dittoed, prp.: dittoing, pl.: dittos)
n. 同上,同上符号,很相似的东西

a. 同样的,前项的

ad. 与前同地
I shall act ditto.
我将同样办理。
diuretic
n.&a. 利尿剂
Coffee is a diuretic.
咖啡是一种利尿剂.
dive(pt.: dived, pp.: dived, prp.: diving, pl.: dives)
n. 潜水,跳水

v. 跳水,俯冲
The eagle dived down on the rabbit.
那只鹰向兔子猛扑下来。

He dived from the bridge and rescued the drowning child.
他从桥上跳入水中,救起溺水的孩子。
diver(pl.: divers)
n. 潜水员
The young diver is working under the water with a diving suit.
潜水员穿着潜水衣正在水下工作。

Ned used to be a scuba diver and now he's gone to the other extreme and taken up hang gliding.
内德过去是一名深水潜水员,现在他已走到另一个极端,开始从事悬挂式滑行运动。
diverge(pt.: diverged, pp.: diverged, prp.: diverging)
v. 分歧
Our views diverged so greatly that it was impossible to agree.
我们的观点存在着严重的分歧,绝无调和余地。

The stream diverges here.
小溪在这儿分岔。
divergence
n. 分歧

n. 散度(数学用语)
A point of divergence, especially one of great moment.
转折点分岔点,尤指需要作出重大决择的时刻

Divergence or disagreement, as between facts or claims; difference.
矛盾,不相符不符合或不一致,如在事实和宣称之间;差异
divergent
a. 分歧的
A divergent section of a river, especially near the mouth.
河流分支河流的分岔部分,特别是近河口地区
diverse
a. 不同的,相异的,多种多样的
Her interests are very diverse.
她的兴趣非常广泛。

The program deals with subjects as diverse as pop music and Beijing Opera.
节目涉及从流行音乐到京剧这样形形色色的题材。
diversion(pl.: diversions)
n. 转向,转移,娱乐活动
I think your last argument was a diversion to make us forget the main point.
我认为你最后的那个论点是在转移目标,以便我们忘掉要点。

Chess is his favorite diversion.
象棋是他最喜欢的娱乐活动.
diversity(pl.: diversities)
n. 差异,多样性

vt. 使不同,使多样化
We should get a thorough understanding about the cultural diversity of the United States.
我们应该对美国文化的多样性有一个全面的了解。

A diversity lead to prosperity.
穷则变,变则通。
divert(pt.: diverted, pp.: diverted, prp.: diverting)
v. 转移
I found a computer game to divert the children.
我发现了一种供孩子娱乐的电脑游戏。

They diverted the river to supply water to the town.
他们使河流改道以便向城市供水。
divide(pt.: divided, pp.: divided, prp.: dividing, pl.: divides)
v. 除,分割,划分,隔开
She divided the food into four equal shares.
她把食物分成相同的四份。

Six divided by two is three.
六除以二得三。
dividend(pl.: dividends)
n. 红利,股息,彩金,被除数
The company declared a large dividend at the end of the year.
公司在年底宣布分发高额股息。

An expression to be divided by another; a dividend.
被除数被另一个数除的表达式;被除数
divider
除法器
暂无例句
divine(pt.: divined, pp.: divined, prp.: divining, pl.: divines)
a. 神的,神圣的
My mother asked me to attend divine service.
我妈妈要求我做礼拜。

At last I divined the truth.
我终于看穿了事情的真相。
divisibility
可除性,可约性
暂无例句
division(pl.: divisions)
n. 区分,分开,除法,公司,部门,师(军队里)
The divisions between the various classes of society are not so sharply marked as they used to be.
现在社会上各阶级的区分不象过去那样明显了。

Is that a fair division of the money?
那样分款公平吗?
divisor
除数
暂无例句
divorce
n. 离婚

v. 与...办离婚
She got a divorce after years of unhappiness.
经过多年的不幸之后,她终于离了婚。

He divorced his wife.
他和他妻子离了婚。
dizziness
n. 头昏眼花
A fit of dizziness came over her.
她感到一阵头晕目眩.

He had a sensation of dizziness.
他有一种晕眩的感觉。
dizzy(pt.: dizzied, pp.: dizzied, prp.: dizzying)
a. 晕眩的
The room was so hot that she felt dizzy.
房间里热得她头晕目眩。

We were dizzy by the strong wind.
我们被大风刮得头晕目眩。
DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid 脱氧核糖核酸
暂无例句
do(pt.: did, pp.: done, prp.: doing)
aux. 助动词(无词意)

v. 干,做
I do miss you.
我真想念你啊!

The firm did badly last year.
公司去年生意不好。
dock
n. 码头,船坞

v. 靠码头,入坞
They have docked us of two days of our annual leave.
他们已从我们每年的休假里扣除了两天。

The two modules docked in outer space.
两个飞行舱在外层空间对接。
doctor(pt.: doctored, pp.: doctored, prp.: doctoring, pl.: doctors)
n. 医生

v. 医治
He is a Doctor of Philosophy.
他是一位哲学博士。

You should see a doctor.
你应该去看医生。
doctrine(pl.: doctrines)
n. 教义,主义,学说;[古]教学,指导,指令指示;军事战略
Christian and Muslim doctrines are very different.
基督教教义和穆斯林教义极为不同。

The doctrine or belief that the evil in the world outweighs the good.
悲观主义认为世界上邪恶远远强于正义的主义和信念
document
n. 文件,公文

v. 记载,用文件等证明

[计算机] 文档
Let me see all the official documents concerning the sale of this land.
让我看看买卖这块土地的所有官方文件。

The history of this area is very well documented.
这个地区的历史档案保存得很好。
documentary(pl.: documentaries)
a. 文献的

n. 纪录片
There was some marvellous wildlife photography in the documentary.
这部记录片里有些绝妙的野生动物镜头。

It was named the best documentary of the year.
它被选为这一年最优秀的文献记录片。
documentation
n. 文件
For netmeeting instructions refer to microsoft's documentation or online help.
关于NetMeeting指南,可参考Microsoft文档或在线帮助。

Concentrate your order with us save you money on postage, cable, freight, documentation, etc.
如集中向我公司采购,能节省您在邮递、电报、运输以及提供单证等方面的各项费用。
dodge(pt.: dodged, pp.: dodged, prp.: dodging, pl.: dodges)
v. 避开,躲避
He dodged the falling rock and escaped unhurt.
他闪身躲过了滚落的岩石,安然脱险了。

He dodged past me.
他躲躲闪闪地从我旁边走过。
dog(pt.: dogged, pp.: dogged, prp.: dogging, pl.: dogs)
n. 狗,卑鄙的人

v. 尾随,跟踪
Love me, love my dog.
爱屋及乌。

Every dog has his day.
人人皆有得意时。
doggedly
ad. 固执地, 顽强地
A freelance photographer who doggedly pursues celebrities to take candid pictures for sale to magazines and newspapers.
猎奇摄影者为了偷拍镜头卖给杂志和报纸的顽强地追踪某些庆祝活动的自由摄影者
doing(pl.: doings)
v. 做(那个东西)
Saying is one thing, and doing is another.
说是一回事,做又是另一回事。

What do you think you are doing?
你知道你在做什么吗?
dole(pt.: doled, pp.: doled, prp.: doling, pl.: doles)
n. 施舍品,失业救剂金
After she lost a leg, she went on the dole.
在她失去一条腿后,她开始登记领取救济金。

I doled out the food to all the children.
我把食品发放给所有的孩子们。
doll(pt.: dolled, pp.: dolled, prp.: dolling, pl.: dolls)
n. 玩具娃娃

v. 把...打扮得花技招展
My daughter has many beautiful dolls.
我女儿有许多漂亮的洋娃娃。

The child cuddled her doll (to her chest).
那孩子(怀里)抱著玩具娃娃.
dollar(pl.: dollars)
n. 美元
Can you lend me five dollars?
你能借给我五美元吗?

She gave the boys a dollar apiece.
她给孩子们每人一美元。
dolphin(pl.: dolphins)
n. 海豚
We like to see the performance of dolphins.
我们喜欢看海豚的表演。

The dolphin balanced the ball on its nose.
海豚用鼻子顶着球,使其保持平衡。
domain(pl.: domains)
n. 领域

[计算机] 域
The kitchen is my wife's domain, she doesn't like me going into it.
厨房是我妻子的领地,她不愿让我进去。

Military history is really outside my domain.
我对军队史实在一窍不通。
dome(pt.: domed, pp.: domed, prp.: doming, pl.: domes)
n. 圆屋顶
The dome of St. Paul Cathedral is well known in the world.
圣保罗教堂的圆顶闻名于世。

Upward pressure from underlying magma domes the surface.
地下岩浆的向上推力使地面成圆顶形。
domestic(pl.: domestics)
a. 国内的,家庭的,驯养的

n. 家仆,佣人
He has had many domestic troubles.
他有许多家庭纠纷。

The newspaper provides more foreign news than domestic news.
这家报纸刊登的国外消息多于国内消息。
domesticate(pt.: domesticated, pp.: domesticated, prp.: domesticating)
v. 养驯,使安于土地,教化
He's become a lot more domesticated since his marriage.
他婚後已非常恋家了.
dominance
n. 支配(控制,统治,权威,优势)
Dominance by location; extent of view.
控制定位控制;观察的范围

Only humiliations seemed left, but even here George took a long view, foreseeing as he did the eventual dominance of this country.
剩下的似乎只有羞辱,即使如此,乔治仍从长计议,预见他最终要统治这个国家。
dominant(pl.: dominants)
a. 占优势的
Peace was the dominant theme of the conference.
和平是大会的首要议题。

The right hand is dominant in most people.
大多数人的右手是优势手。
dominate(pt.: dominated, pp.: dominated, prp.: dominating)
v. 支配,占优势
He has authority, but he doesn't try to dominate others.
他有权威,但并不想控制别人。

She dominated the meeting by sheer force of character.
她单凭个人气势就镇住了会场。
donate(pt.: donated, pp.: donated, prp.: donating)
v. 捐赠
I can donate one hundred dollars at best.
我充其量只能捐助100美元。

The government calls on the youth to donate their blood voluntarily.
政府号召青年义务献血。
donation(pl.: donations)
n. 捐赠物,捐款,捐赠
A wealthy sponsor came to our rescue with a generous donation.
有个富有的赞助人慷慨捐赠来解救我们.

The donation aggregated to$10,000.
捐款合计达一万美元。
donkey
a. 驴子

n. 驴
He is as stubborn as a donkey.
他像驴子一样倔强。

The bray of the donkey absorbed us.
驴叫声吸引了我们。
donor(pl.: donors)
n. 捐赠人

[计算机] 施主
暂无例句
doom(pt.: doomed, pp.: doomed, prp.: dooming)
n. 命运,不幸,宣告 判决

v. 命中注定,宣告
People sent the criminal to his doom.
人们将这个罪犯处死。

Everyone is doomed to die.
每个人都是注定要死的。
door(pl.: doors)
n. 门
Open the door, please.
请把门打开。

Diligence is often the door to success.
勤奋常会引向成功。
doors
门点
The doors of the palace were made of beaten gold.
宫殿的门由金箔做成。

It's my responsibility to lock the doors.
我负责锁门。
doorway(pl.: doorways)
n. 门口
She stood in the doorway, unable to decide whether to go in.
她站在门口,拿不定主意是否进去。

She had to duck her head to get through the low doorway.
她不得不低下头才能穿过低矮的门口。
dorm
n. (集体)宿舍
How come everyone at the dorm talk on the phone so long?
为什么住在宿舍在学生打电话都打那么久?

A coed dorm; a coed pool.
男女合住的宿舍;男女联营
dormant
a. 睡眠状态的,静止的

[计算机] 静止的
A protective case, covering, or structure, such as a plant bud, in which an organism remains dormant for the winter.
离体条芽一种保护性的外壳、表皮或结构,例如植物的芽,在其内部一个有机体处于冬眠状态

He would try to awake their dormant and sluggish faculties.
这位教授应该试图唤醒他们沉睡和懒散的天赋。
dormitory(pl.: dormitories)
n. (集体)宿舍
A small sleeping compartment, especially within a dormitory.
小卧室小卧室,尤指宿舍内的小卧室

He hangs out in the school dormitory.
他住在学校的宿舍里。
DOS
n.[计算机] 磁盘操作系统

DOS 命令 : 在常规、扩展或保留内存中装入操作系统
Come on, fair dos you've had a long go on the computer and now it's my turn.
行了, 机会均等--你用计算机已经很长时间了, 现在该轮到我了.

In everyday conversation, you request people to do things, not "order" them.
在日常会话中,你是请求别人做事,而不是"命令"他们。
dose(pt.: dosed, pp.: dosed, prp.: dosing, pl.: doses)
n. 剂量,服用量

v. 配
In the accident, the workers received a heavy dose of radiation.
在这次事故中,工人受到大剂量的辐射。

Take one dose of this cough syrup three times a day.
每天服三次这种止咳糖浆,每次服一剂量。
dot
n. 点,圆点,小孩子,小东西

v. 作小点记号,加小点于,点缀

[计算机] 点
The train arrived on the dot of three o'clock.
那辆火车三点钟准时到达。

The lake was dotted with little boats.
湖面上布满了小船。
double(pt.: doubled, pp.: doubled, prp.: doubling, pl.: doubles)
n. 两倍

a. 两倍的,双重的

v. 加倍的,快步走,加倍努力
He is my double, though we are not related.
我们两人虽然没有亲缘关系,他却和我长得一模一样。

Is the material single width or double width?
这幅料子是单幅的还是双幅的?
doubling
n. 加倍,双倍
A fold in cloth made by doubling the material upon itself and then pressing or stitching it into place.
褶皱衣服上的褶,通过将衣服的材料对折叠,然后在衣料上再压紧或缝在一起而制成
doubt(pt.: doubted, pp.: doubted, prp.: doubting, pl.: doubts)
n. 怀疑,疑惑

v. 怀疑,不信
There is no doubt that we will be successful.
毫无疑问我们会成功的。

I doubt the truth of it.
我怀疑此事的真实程度。
doubtful
a. 可疑的,疑心的,不确的
Because of a long drought, the farmers are doubtful about the prospect of a good yield.
因为长时间的干旱,农民们对于好收成的前景是怀疑的。

It is doubtful whether he can read my fortune or not.
他能否算出我的运气还是个疑问。
doubtless
a. 无疑的,确定的

ad. 无疑地,确定地
John will doubtless come early as he always does.
约翰无疑会像平时一样很早就来。

I shall doubtless see you tomorrow.
我大概明天会见到你。
dough
n.生面团(揉好的陶土,捏塑体),浆糊
She is kneading dough.
她正在揉面。

The way to make dough is very simple as you need only to mix flour with water.
和面的方法很简单,只要把水和在面粉里就行了。
doughnut(pl.: doughnuts)
n. 油炸圈饼
No, I'm going to the snack bar to get a doughnut and some milk.
不,我要到小吃店买一个油炸圈饼和一些牛奶。

Glaze a doughnut; glaze pottery.
在甜甜圈上浇糖浆;给陶器上釉
dove
n. 鸽子
The dove is the symbol of peace.
鸽子是和平的象征。

The dove is an emblem of peace.
鸽子是和平的象征。
down
a. 向下的

ad. 向下

n. 绒毛,汗毛

prep. 沿着...而下
The tears ran down her cheeks.
泪水沿着她的面颊流下。

It gets cold quickly when the sun goes down.
太阳下山后天气很快就会冷下来。
download
v. 下载
暂无例句
downpour(pl.: downpours)
n. 倾盆大雨
A deep ditch or channel cut in the earth by running water after a prolonged downpour.
隘谷,冲沟长期的倾盆大雨冲击地面之后形成深的沟壑或沟渠

The rescue work had been going very well until a sudden downpour loused the whole thing up.
营救工作本来一直进行得很顺利,后来突然下了一场倾盆大雨,把整个事情弄得一团糟。
downstairs
a. 楼下的

ad. 在楼下

n. 楼下
She was ill and stayed in the downstairs bedroom for a whole day.
她病了,在楼下的卧室里呆了一整天。

Is anyone downstairs?
有人在楼下吗?
downstream
ad. 下游地

a. 下游的
Downstream the river twists and turns a lot.
这条河的下游弯弯曲曲.

The logs are drifted downstream to the mill.
那些原木沿河顺水漂到工厂.
downtown(pl.: downtowns)
n. 市中心区,市中心

a. 市中心的

ad. 往闹区
We will go downtown tomorrow.
明天我们去市中心。

The park is only five minutes from downtown.
这个花园离市中心只有五分钟的路程。
downward
a. 向下的

ad. 向下
The monkey was hanging head downwards from the branch.
猴子头向下倒挂在树枝上。

A downward movement; descent.
向下的运动;下降
downwards
ad. 向下
The monkey was hanging head downwards from the branch.
猴子头向下倒挂在树枝上。

He lay face downwards on his bed.
他脸向下伏在床上。
doze(pt.: dozed, pp.: dozed, prp.: dozing)
v. 打瞌睡,假寐
I had a quick doze on the train.
我在火车上打了一会儿瞌睡。

He fell into a doze.
他打起盹儿来了。
dozen(pl.: dozen)
n. (一)打,十二个
My mother bought a dozen eggs.
我妈妈买了一打鸡蛋。

I had bred a dozen of chickens.
我饲养了12只小鸡。
draft(pt.: drafted, pp.: drafted, prp.: drafting, pl.: drafts)
n. 草稿,草图,汇票

v. 起草,征兵
He drew a draft of the car.
他画了一张汽车的草图。

John was drafted into the Army last year.
约翰去年被应征入伍。
drag(pt.: dragged, pp.: dragged, prp.: dragging, pl.: drags)
n. 拖,拖累

v. 拖累,拖拉,慢条斯理地走
The protesters were dragged away by the police.
抗议者被警察拖走了。

She dragged herself out of bed, still half asleep.
她挣扎著起了床,犹自睡眼惺松。
dragon(pl.: dragons)
n. 龙
Dragons are described as monsters in most western countries.
在大多数西方国家,龙被认为是怪物。

This jade dragon is a genuine antique.
这件玉龙是真正的古玩。
drain(pt.: drained, pp.: drained, prp.: draining, pl.: drains)
n. 下水道,排水沟,消耗

v. 耗尽,排出沟外
This country is being drained of its best talents.
这个国家最优秀的人才在不断外流。

Boil the vegetables for 20 minutes and then drain off the water.
把蔬菜煮上20分钟,然后把水沥掉。
drainage
v. 排水

n. 排水系统,污水
The drainage system has been aged.
排水系统已经老化了。

The city was even equipped with a drainage system, for a great many clay pipes were found beneath the narrow streets.
这座城市甚至还敷设过排水系统,因为在窄窄的街道底下发现了许多陶土制的管道。
DRAM
动态随机访问存储器
He is very fond of his dram.
他喜欢喝一点酒。

She has not one dram of learning.
她一点学问也没有。
drama(pl.: dramas)
n. 剧本,戏剧

刺激的事情
I have no interest in drama.
我对戏剧不感兴趣。

The drama of international politics interested her.
国际政治的戏剧性使她深感兴趣。
dramatic
a. 戏剧性的,引人注目的,给人深刻印象的

n. (pl.)戏剧作品,戏曲
Her opening words were dramatic.
她的开场白十分动听。

The play is a dramatic representation of a real event.
这出话剧改编出自真人真事。
dramatically
ad. 戏剧地,引人注目地

从戏剧角度,显著地
The story begins dramatically but the plot peters out before the end.
这故事有些虎头蛇尾.

Accounting and banking have changed dramatically in the light of recent developments in computers.
由于当今电子计算机的飞速发展,会计和银行业发生了急剧的变化。
dramatist(pl.: dramatists)
n. 剧作家
The dramatist was respected by people in his country.
这个剧作家受到了本国人民的尊敬。

With his new play he has consolidated his position as the country's leading dramatist.
他有了新创作的剧本, 巩固了他在国内的杰出剧作家的地位.
dramatize(pt.: dramatized, pp.: dramatized, prp.: dramatizing)
v. 使戏剧化

vt. 把(小说等)改编成戏剧,渲染
The affair was dramatized by the press.
新闻界把事情夸大了。

He is dramatizing the story of his life.
他把自己的一生改编成戏剧。
drastic
a. 激烈的,猛烈的
Drastic measures will have to be taken to restore order.
为恢复秩序必须采取严厉措施.

Our budget needs drastic revision.
我们的预算需作重大修改。
draw(pt.: drew, pp.: drawn, prp.: drawing, pl.: draws)
v. (drew,drawn) 拉,拖,挨近,提取,画,绘制
That film was a great draw.
那部影片很叫座。

We have several drawn matches this year.
今年我们打和了几场比赛。
drawable
可拉的
暂无例句
drawback(pl.: drawbacks)
n. 不利点,退税
Everything has its drawbacks.
凡事都有不足之处。

The great drawback to living near a main road is noise.
住在大街旁最大的缺点是噪音。
drawer(pl.: drawers)
n. 抽屉
He locked his diary in the upper drawer.
他把日记锁在上层抽屉里。

Line the drawer with paper, please.
请在抽屉里铺上纸。
drawing(pl.: drawings)
n. 绘图,图画
You jogged my elbow and spoiled what I was drawing.
你撞到了我的手肘,弄坏了我正在画的图画。

In computer graphics, the simple function for drawing on the screen. Typical primitives are rectangle, line, polygon, etc.
在计算机图形学中,在荧光屏上绘图的简单程序。典型的图元是长方块、线段、多边形等。
dread(pt.: dreaded, pp.: dreaded, prp.: dreading, pl.: dreads)
n. 恐惧,可怕的人,可怕的事

a. 可怕的,可怖的

v. 恐惧,害怕
The Jews lived in dread of being caught.
这些犹太人生活在会遭到拘捕的恐惧之中。

I dread to think what will happen if she finds out the truth.
我不敢去想她知道真相后会怎么样。
dreaded
a. 令人畏惧的
Something dreaded or despised.
恐惧的事物;讨厌的事物

The Jews lived in dread of being caught.
这些犹太人生活在会遭到拘捕的恐惧之中。
dreadful
a. 可怕的
We are waiting for God's dreadful judgement.
我们在等待上帝令人生畏的审判。

His face pale as ashes, and his lips trembling, he stammered out the dreadful news.
他脸色苍白,嘴唇颤抖,结结巴巴说出了那可怕的消息。
dream(pt.: dreamed, pp.: dreamed, prp.: dreaming, pl.: dreams)
n. 梦

v. 做梦
He thinks she is in love with him, but it's only a dream.
他以为她爱上他,但只是梦想而已。

Their new house is a real dream.
他们的新房子真像梦一般美好。
dreary
a. 沉闷的
It is very dreary to do the same job everyday.
每天都做同样工作是很单调的。

I'm tired of his dreary speech.
我厌倦了他的枯燥无味的演说。
drench(pt.: drenched, pp.: drenched, prp.: drenching)
v. 湿透
The poster wouldn't stick even though I drenched it with glue.
我涂了大量胶水,可那张海报就是贴不住。

We were caught in the storm and got drenched.
我们遇上大雨全都被浇透了。
dress(pt.: dressed, pp.: dressed, prp.: dressing, pl.: dresses)
n. 女装,服装

v. 穿著
She always dresses in black.
她总穿着黑衣服。

She wears a beautiful evening dress.
她穿着一件漂亮的晚礼服。
dressing(pl.: dressings)
n. 调味品,穿衣
A nurse came to put on a clean dressing for him.
一位护士来给他包上干净的绷带。

Dressing is difficult for her since her accident.
在她出了事故以来,穿衣服一直都很费劲。
drift(pt.: drifted, pp.: drifted, prp.: drifting, pl.: drifts)
n. 漂移,漂流物,观望,漂流,吹积物,趋势

v. 漂移,漂流,吹积
The road was edged with snow drifts.
路边上有一个个雪堆。

A tiny fishing boat was drifting slowly along.
一只小小的渔船在缓缓地漂去。
drill
n. 钻孔机,钻子,播种机

v. 训练,钻孔
The dentist's drill made a lot of noise.
牙钻发出很大的噪音。

The workman is drilling in the wall.
工人正在墙上打孔。
drilling
n. 演练,钻孔
A hole or passage made by or as if by use of a drill.
钻孔,打洞用或似用钻打孔或通道

Valuable deposits of oil have been found by drilling.
通过钻探发现很有开采价值的油层.
drink(pt.: drank, pp.: drank, prp.: drinking, pl.: drinks)
n. 饮料

v. 喝,喝酒
He doesn't smoke or drink.
他不抽烟也不喝酒。

We must drink to the health of the bride.
我们要为新娘的健康干杯。
drip(pt.: dripped, pp.: dripped, prp.: dripping, pl.: drips)
n. 滴,点滴,乏味的人,水滴

v. 滴下,漏水
The rainwater drips from the eaves.
雨水从屋檐滴下。

Moonlight dripped through the leaves.
月光透过树叶洒下来。
drive(pt.: drove, pp.: driven, prp.: driving, pl.: drives)
n. 驾车,快车道,推进力,驱使

v. 开车,驱使,驾进力

[计算机] 驱动器

n.路,街
Don't drink and drive.
别喝了酒开车。

He is clever but he won't succeed because he lacks drive.
他聪明是聪明,但是没有干劲,做事不会成功。
driver(pl.: drivers)
n. 驾驶员,司机
The bus driver asked the passengers to buy tickets.
公共汽车司机要求乘客买票。

The driver braked his car suddenly.
司机突然煞车。
driving
n. 赶,操纵,驾驶

a. 推进的,强劲的,精力旺盛的

vbl. 骑
Dangerous driving should be severely punished.
危险驾驶应受严惩。

The process of driving or propelling.
推进驱使或推进的过程
droop(pt.: drooped, pp.: drooped, prp.: drooping)
v. 下垂,消沉
The flowers were drooping for want of water.
这些花因缺水而凋萎。

Her head drooped sadly.
她悲哀地垂着头。
drop(pt.: dropped, pp.: dropped, prp.: dropping, pl.: drops)
n. 滴,微量,落下

v. 放下,掉下
He likes to eat chocolate drops.
他喜欢吃巧克力糖球。

The fruit dropped down from the tree.
水果从树上掉下来。
droplet
n. 小滴
暂无例句
dropout
n. 中途退出者
My disease is an asthma and a dropout and, what is less curable, seventy- five.
我的病是气喘和水肿,还有无可救药的是七十五(岁)。
drought(pl.: droughts)
n. 干旱
We have not enough food to eat because of the drought.
因为旱灾,我们没有足够的食物可吃。

The crops failed because of the drought.
干旱造成农作物歉收。
drown(pt.: drowned, pp.: drowned, prp.: drowning)
v. 淹死
The band drowned our conversation.
乐队的演奏声把我们谈话的声音淹没了。

The little girl drowned in the river.
小女孩在河里淹死了。
drowse(pt.: drowsed, pp.: drowsed, prp.: drowsing)
v.&n. 瞌睡
Oh, no! Looks like they catch me drowse.
喔,糟了。他们好像发觉我在打瞌睡。
drudgery
n. 苦差事,苦工
Washing machines take the drudgery out of laundry.
洗衣机把洗衣工作带出了洗衣房。

Labor-saving devices have emancipated women from kitchen drudgery.
许多节省劳力的设备于妇女摆脱掉乏味的厨房杂役。
drug(pt.: drugged, pp.: drugged, prp.: drugging, pl.: drugs)
n. 药,麻药

v. 下药
The man formed a habit of taking harmful drugs.
这人养成了服用有害麻醉品的习惯。

The drug is wanted bitterly.
这药有人急着要用。
drugstore(pl.: drugstores)
n. 药房,杂货店
A place where drugs are sold; a drugstore.
药房,药店出售药品的地方;药店

Raymond: Yes, I just picked up some drug at the corner drugstore.
雷蒙:有,我刚刚在街角的药房买了一些药品,
drum(pt.: drummed, pp.: drummed, prp.: drumming, pl.: drums)
n. 鼓,鼓声

v. 击鼓,作鼓声
He drummed on the table with his fingers.
他用手指咚咚地敲打着桌子。

She drummed it into the children that they must not cross the road alone.
她反复地给孩子们说,他们不可以独自横过马路。
drunk
a. 喝醉了的

vbl. 喝,喝酒
He is slightly drunk.
他有些醉了。

Several drunks lay on the floor.
好几个醉汉躺在地板上。
drunkard(pl.: drunkards)
n. 酒鬼
She divorced with her husband because she found him a drunkard.
她和丈夫离婚了,因为她发现他是个酒鬼。

A drunkard is like a whisky bottle, all neck and belly and no head.
酒鬼好比威士忌瓶,全是脖子跟肚子而没脑子。
dry(pt.: dried, pp.: dried, prp.: drying)
a. 干的,枯燥无味的

v. 把...弄干,干掉
The book is as dry as dust.
这本书枯燥无味。

The soil is too dry for planting.
土太干了,不能种东西。
dryer(pl.: dryers)
n. 干衣机,干燥剂
She put her clothes in the dryer, so she could wear them this afternoon.
她把衣服放在干衣机里,这样她下午就能穿这些衣服了。

He bought an electric hair-dryer for Mary.
他给玛丽买了一个电吹风。
dual(pl.: duals)
a. 双重的
She has dual nationality.
她有双重国籍。

His dual role as a composer and a conductor made him very busy.
他作曲家和指挥家的双重身份使他非常繁忙。
dub
v. 配音,轻点
The papers dubbed them The Fab Four'.
报刊给他们起了个绰号叫`四绝'.

Is the film dubbed or does it have subtitles?
这部影片是经过配音的还是配上字幕的?
dubious
a. 怀疑的,可疑的
I feel dubious about what to do next.
我不知道下一步该怎么办。

I feel dubious about his honesty.
我对他的诚实表示怀疑。
duck
n. 鸭子

v. 没入水中,闪避
She had to duck her head to get through the low doorway.
她不得不低下头才能穿过低矮的门口。

The children ducked each other in the swimming pool.
孩子们在游泳池里互相把对方按入水中。
due(pl.: dues)
n. 应得物

a. 预定的,应付的,到期的,应有的
Her baby is due next week.
她的宝宝预计在下个月出世。

His success is entirely due to hard work.
他的成功完全是努力工作的结果。
duke(pl.: dukes)
n. 公爵
The duke ordered the servant to send a letter to the king.
公爵命令仆人把一封信送给国王。

The duke wrote a letter with a quill pen.
公爵用一根羽毛笔写信。
dull(pt.: dulled, pp.: dulled, prp.: dulling)
a. 钝的,迟钝的,无趣的

[计算机] 暗淡的
This book is rather dull.
这本书很枯燥。

It's impossible to cut a pineapple with such a dull knife.
用一把这么钝的刀子切菠萝是不可能的。
duly
ad. 的确,当然地,适当地
Your suggestion has been duly noted.
你的建议已受到注意。

The carriage that he had ordered duly arrived, and we drove off.
他叫的马车按时到,我们就坐上去走了。
dumb
a. 无言的,哑的
We were struck dumb with horror and grief.
惊恐和忧伤使我们哑口无言。

The man is as dumb as an oyster.
那人极少说话。
dummy(pt.: dummied, pp.: dummied, prp.: dummying, pl.: dummies)
n. 傀儡,假人,哑巴

a. 虚拟

[计算机] 伪的
A crude figure or dummy representing a hated person or group.
雕像代表可憎的人或一群人的粗糙的图象或木偶

A life-size full or partial representation of the human body, used for the fitting or displaying of clothes; a dummy.
人体模型如真人大小的、全身或半身的人体模型,用于量试衣服是否合适或展示服装;人体模型
dump
n. 垃圾场

v. 倾卸,切断电源,倾倒
Just dump everything over there.
先把东西堆在那边。

Some people just dump their rubbish in the river.
有些人径直往河里倒垃圾。
dumping
n. 倾销
A fine for dumping trash on public land; dumped the extra gear overboard.
因在公用土地上倾倒垃圾而受的罚款;把多余的装备丢到船外

An instance or the result of dumping stored data.
转出,转储转出内存数据的例子或结果
dung(pt.: dunged, pp.: dunged, prp.: dunging)
n. 粪(粘结物)

vt 上粪
Animal dung may be used as manure.
动物的粪便可以作为肥料使用。

He dunged his vegetable garden regularly.
他经常给他的菜园施肥。
dungeon(pt.: dungeoned, pp.: dungeoned, prp.: dungeoning, pl.: dungeons)
n. 地牢,土牢
The poor peasant was thrown into a dungeon.
那个可怜的农民被投进了地牢。

In the first act the curtain goes up on a dungeon in a landlord's house.
第一幕启幕时,舞台上现出了地主家里的一个地牢。
duodecimal
十二进位,十二进制的
暂无例句
duodenum(pl.: duodenums)
n. 十二指肠
暂无例句
dupe
n. 受骗的人,上当者

vt. 欺骗,愚弄
One who is easily swindled; a dupe.
傻瓜容易上当受骗的人;易被愚弄的人

A fool or dupe.
蠢人,容易受骗的人
duplex
[计算机] 双方的
暂无例句
duplicate
n. 副本,复本,复制品

a. 复制的,二重的

v. 复制

[计算机] 复制
This research merely duplicates work already done elsewhere.
这项研究仅仅是重复别人已经做过的工作。

He gave me a duplicate key of his house.
他给了我另配了一套他房子的钥匙。
duplication
n. 副本,复制
We must avoid wasteful duplication of effort.
我们必须避免无谓的重复劳动.

A copy made by this method of duplication.
油印品通过这种方法印制的印刷品
duplicator
复印机
In a duplicator, a tank that may or may not be an integral part of the machine, providing a reservoir of fluid for the damping system.
复印机中的一个箱体,它可以是也可以不是复印机整体的组成部分,作为减震系统的液体容器。
durability
n. 持久性(耐久性,耐用年限,寿命)
Durability is one yardstick of quality.
耐久性是质量好坏的一个尺度.

One, such as a person or corporation, that makes or gives a promise, assurance, or pledge typically relating to quality, durability, or performance.
保证人一个人或一个公司,对与质量、耐用性或性能相关的方面提供担保、保证或誓约
durable(pl.: durables)
a. 耐久的

n. 耐用品
This pair of shoes is durable.
这双鞋很耐磨。

The durable, aromatic wood of any of these plants, especially that of the red cedar, often used to make chests.
雪松木这些植物的耐久的、带香味的木材,尤指红雪松的木材,常用于制作箱子
duration
n. 持续,持久
He finished the work of three years' duration.
他用三年的时间完成了这项工作。

Well, I'm stuck here for the duration.
哎,这段时间我只得呆在这儿了。
during
prep. 在...期间
He swims every day during the summer.
他夏天每天游泳。

The thief broke into the house during the night.
小偷在夜间破门进入住宅。
dusk(pt.: dusked, pp.: dusked, prp.: dusking)
n. 黄昏
He usually goes out for a walk at dusk.
他通常在黄昏时出去散步。

The lights go on at dusk.
一到黄昏灯就亮了。
dust(pt.: dusted, pp.: dusted, prp.: dusting)
n. 灰尘,尘埃

v. 拂去灰尘
The car raised quite a dust as we drove off.
我们走时车子扬起了一阵尘土。

Please dust all the books on the bottom shelf.
请把底层书架上的书都掸一掸。
dustbin
n. 垃圾箱
Please put all your sweet wrappers in the dustbin.
请把你们的糖纸都放进垃圾箱里去。

The dustbin is chock-full (of rubbish).
垃圾箱塞满了(垃圾).
dusty
a. 满是灰尘的
The dusty road made the travelers dusty too.
满是尘土的路弄得行人也满面尘土了。

My eye alighted on a dusty old book at the back of the shelf.
我偶然发现在书架後面有一本满是灰尘的旧书.
Dutch
a. 荷兰的

n. 荷兰人
Do Dutch people really go Dutch at a restaurant?
荷兰人在饭馆吃饭时真的各自付帐吗?

The Dutch settled in South Africa.
荷兰人在南非殖民.
duties
n. 关税
Heavy duties on imports and exports are a barrier to international trade.
进出口的高关税是国际贸易的障碍。

The imposition of heavy emergency custom duties have render our position exceedingly difficult.
由于海关征收繁重的紧急关税,使得我们处于极其困难的境地。
duty(pl.: duties)
n. 责任,职责
It's my duty to help you.
帮你忙是我份内该做的事。

I'm duty bound to visit my old aunt.
我有义务去探望年老的姑妈。
dwarf(pt.: dwarfed, pp.: dwarfed, prp.: dwarfing, pl.: dwarves)
n. 矮子,侏儒
The kind dwarf asked the little princess to have dinner with him.
善良的小矮人邀请小公主和他一起吃晚饭。

There is a dwarf apple tree in our garden.
在我们的花园里有一棵矮苹果树。
dwell(pt.: dwelt, pp.: dwelt, prp.: dwelling)
v. 居住; 细说;
He decided to dwell on our island.
他决定到我们的岛上居住。

Stop dwelling on your problems and do something about them!
别老唠叨你的那些问题,还是做些实际工作解决它们吧!
dweller(pl.: dwellers)
n. 居民
Dwellers here live a happy life now.
现在这里居民的生活很幸福。

The noise of traffic is a constant irritant to city dwellers.
车辆的噪音对城市居民是永无止境的骚扰.
dwelling(pl.: dwellings)
n. 住处
He changed his dwelling recently.
他最近搬了家。

A structure serving as a dwelling for one or more persons, especially for a family.
房屋作为一个人或多个人,特别是作为一家人的住处的建筑物
dwindle(pt.: dwindled, pp.: dwindled, prp.: dwindling)
v. 减少,缩小
My money had dwindled away.
我的钱渐渐花光了。

Drought has dwindled the crops.
干旱使农作物歉收。
dye(pt.: dyed, pp.: dyed, prp.: dyeing, pl.: dyes)
n. 染料,染色

v. 染,染色
A good dye will not fade.
染得好的颜色不会褪色。

The wounded soldier's blood dyed the ground red.
受伤士兵的血染红了地面.
dying
a. 垂死的,临终的

n. 死,死亡
The little girl cried when she saw her dying cat.
看到快死的小猫,小女孩哭了。

The dying were rushed to the hospital.
垂死的人被急速送往医院。
dynamic
a. 动态的,有动力的,有力的
We are looking for dynamic persons to be salesmen.
我们正在寻找充满活力的销售人员。

He has a dynamic personality.
他是个性活跃的人。
dynamical
a. 动力的,电动的,有生气的
暂无例句
dynasty(pl.: dynasties)
n. 朝代,王朝
How many dynasties are there in China's history?
中国历史上有多少个朝代?

The Qing Dynasty ended in 1911.
清朝结束于1911年。
dyne
n. 达因(力的单位)
暂无例句
dyspepsia
n. 消化不良
Many people think they have religion when they are merely troubled with dyspepsia.
许多人,当他们只是在患消化不良之时,却以为自己有了宗教信仰。
each
a. 每个,每,每一

ad. 每个

int. 每个,个人,个自
Each man has his own name.
每个人都有自己的名字.

We each have our private views about it.
我们每个人对这件事都有自己的看法。
eager
a. 渴望的,热切的
He is eager for you to meet his friends.
他热切希望你见见他的朋友。

The company is eager to expand into new markets.
那家公司急欲开辟新的市场。
eagerness
n. 热心
She has a strong eagerness for success.
她热切地渴望成功。

Her eagerness moved all the people.
她的热心感动了所有的人。
eagle(pl.: eagles)
n. 鹰
The eagle is his favorite bird.
鹰是他最喜欢的鸟类。

The eagle dived down on the rabbit.
那只鹰向兔子猛扑下来。
ear(pl.: ears)
n. 耳朵
Don't shout into my ears like that, I can hear you perfectly well.
别那样对我大声嚷嚷,我能听清楚。

The corn will soon ear.
玉米不久就要结穗了。
earl(pl.: earls)
n. 伯爵
The earl lives in a castle.
伯爵住在一座古堡里。

The young earl didn't allow the poor people to enter his earldom.
那个年青的伯爵不允许这些穷人进入他的领地。
early
ad.&a. 早
It's too early for getting up.
现在起床还太早。

We shall find out the truth early or late.
我们迟早会查明事实真相。
earmark(pt.: earmarked, pp.: earmarked, prp.: earmarking)
n. 耳上记号,特徵,记号

v. 在耳朵做记号,弄上记号,充作
暂无例句
earn(pt.: earned, pp.: earned, prp.: earning)
v. 赚得,获得,博得
His skill in negotiating earned him a reputation as a shrewd tactician.
他的谈判技巧使他赢得了精明战略家的名声。

How does she earn her living?
她靠什么谋生?
earnest
n. 定金,诚挚,认真

a. 认真的,热心的,重要的
I'm sure he was earnest when he said he would come.
我相信他说他会来是认真的。

The current economic slump is an earnest of the major recession to come.
当前的经济滑坡预示着一次大的衰退即将来临。
earnings(pl.: earnings)
n. 所得,收入
I've spent all my earnings.
我把赚的钱都花光了。

He has spent all his earnings.
他把所有的工资都花光了。
earphone
n. 耳机
暂无例句
earth(pt.: earthed, pp.: earthed, prp.: earthing, pl.: earths)
n. 地球
The earth in the garden is good, soft soil.
花园里的泥土松软肥沃。

The moon goes round the earth.
月亮绕着地球转。
earthenware
n. 陶器
His grandfather gave her an earthenware bowl.
他的祖父给了她一个陶碗。

Earthenware has an advantage over wood in being more easily kept clean.
陶器的优点在于比木器更容易保持清洁。
earthly
a. 地球的,俗世的,可能的
You haven't an earthly chance.
你根本没有机会。

No earthly sovereign can do what he pleases.
没有一个世间君王可以为所欲为。
earthquake(pl.: earthquakes)
n. 地震
The San Francisco earthquake was one of the worst catastrophes of the century.
旧金山地震是世纪性的灾难之一。

The city was razed by an earthquake.
地震把这个城市夷为平地。
ease(pt.: eased, pp.: eased, prp.: easing)
n. 安乐,安逸,悠闲

v. 使...安乐,使...安心,减轻,放松
I don't feel at ease in the strange place.
在这个陌生的地方,我觉得很不自在。

My parents are retired and now live a life of ease.
我的父母都退休了,现在过着安闲舒适的生活。
easily
a. 容易地,不费力地

ad. 容易地
She is easily the best lawyer in the city.
她无疑是本市最好的律师。

I can easily finish this work today.
我今天可以很轻易地把这份工作做完。
east
a. 东方的

ad. 向东方

n. 东,东方
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
太阳从东方升起,在西方落下。

Take the east road; it's the shortest way.
走东边这条路吧,这是最近的路。
Easter
n. 复活节
Each of my cousins received an Easter egg on Easter Day.
我的表兄弟们每人在复活节都得到了一枚复活节彩蛋。

With the coming of Easter, winter ends and spring comes.
随着复活节的来临,冬天结束而春天来了。
eastern(pl.: easterns)
a. 东部的,东方的
China is an eastern country.
中国是一个东方国家。

The mountain was sharply defined against the eastern sky.
那座山在东方天空的衬托下显得轮廓分明.
eastward
a. 向东的

ad. 向东
He walked eastward.
他向东走去。

The hospital is on the eastward slope of the hill.
医院在小山的东坡。
eastwards
ad.&a. 向东方(的),朝东(的)

n. 向东的方向
The hospital is on the eastward slope of the hill.
医院在小山的东坡。

The ship is working eastwards.
轮船在向东行驶。
easy
a. 容易的,安逸的,不费力的
We talk about reducing our costs, but it's easier said than done.
我们谈如何降低成本,但说起来容易,做起来就难了。

He has stopped working and leads a very easy life.
他现在不做事了,过着很舒服的日子。
eat(pt.: ate, pp.: eaten, prp.: eating)
v. 吃
The Chinese eat with chopsticks.
中国人用筷子吃饭。

Since he left, she's been sitting at home eating her heart out.
他走了以後,她一直坐在家里,心如刀割。
ebb(pt.: ebbed, pp.: ebbed, prp.: ebbing)
n. 退潮,衰退

v. 潮退,衰退
Painting was then at its lowest ebb.
那时绘画艺术非常不景气。

A crab was left stranded on the beach when the tide ebbed.
退潮时,一只蟹被困留在沙滩上。
eccentric(pl.: eccentrics)
n. 怪人

a. 古怪的,反常的
The club seemed full of eccentrics.
这个俱乐部里好象都是怪人。

She is an eccentric old lady.
她是个古怪的老太太。
eccentricity(pl.: eccentricities)
n. 古怪,古怪的行为,怪癖
One of his eccentricities is sleeping under the bed instead of on it.
他的怪僻之一是睡觉睡在床底下而不睡在床上.

His eccentricity had become legendary long before he died.
在他去世之前他的古怪脾气就早已闻名遐尔了。
echo(pt.: echoed, pp.: echoed, prp.: echoing, pl.: echoes)
n. 回声,回音,回波

v. 发回声,随声附和,摹仿

n.[计算机] DOS命令 :禁止(或允许)批处理命令行显示屏幕上
His voice echoed in the big empty hall.
他的声音在空荡的大厅里发出回声。

The room echoed with their happy laughter.
房间里回荡着他们的欢笑声。
eclipse(pt.: eclipsed, pp.: eclipsed, prp.: eclipsing, pl.: eclipses)
n. 日蚀,月蚀,衰落

v. 引起日蚀,引起月蚀,使...黯然失色
Our happiness was soon eclipsed by the terrible news.
我们的快乐没多久就被可怕的消息蒙上了一层阴影。

It was reported that there would be an annular eclipse tomorrow.
据报道说,明天有日环食。
ecological
a. 生态的,生态学的
The destruction of these big forests could have serious ecological consequences.
这些大森林的毁坏会带来生态上的严重后果。

The function or position of an organism or a population within an ecological community.
功能,位置有机体或其数量在生态环境中的作用或地位
ecology
n. 生态学
He started to study ecology and decided to devote his whole life to the science.
他开始研究生态学,并决心将他的一生献身于这门科学。

Holistic medicine; holistic ecology.
全身治疗的药物;注重整体的生态学
economic
a. 经济的,经济学的

n. [-s]经济学(状况等)
Do you know the economic policy of this year?
你知道今年的经济政策吗?

The economic sanctions could not prevent the development of that country.
经济制裁不能阻碍那个国家的发展。
economical
a. 节俭的,经济的,合算的
She is economical in her use of salt when cooking.
她烹饪时用盐很少。

This is not an economical method of heating.
这不是一种经济的取暖方式。
economically
ad. 经济地
Economically, the country is in a very healthy state.
从经济学的观点来说,国家处于很兴旺的状态之中。

I dress very economically because I make all my clothes myself.
我衣着节俭,衣服都是自己做的。
economics(pl.: economics)
n. 经济学
A manager has to learn some economics if he wants to improve his management.
一个管理人员要想改善管理的话,就必须学点经济学。

When they start talking about economics, I'm out of my depth.
他们一谈起经济学, 我就一窍不通了.
economize(pt.: economized, pp.: economized, prp.: economizing)
v. 节约,节省,有效地利用
Our electricity bills are higher than we can afford we must start to economize.
我们的电费已经高得付不起了--得节省些了.

The need to economize scarce energy resources.
节约使用稀有能源的必要性
economy(pl.: economies)
n. 节约,经济
We are trying to make a few economies.
我们正想办法节省一些。

Most of the countries in the region have unstable economies.
这个地区大多数国家的经济都不稳定。
ecosystem
n. 生态系统
An organism, often a bacterium or fungus, that feeds on and breaks down dead plant or animal matter, thus making organic nutrients available to the ecosystem.
腐生菌;腐生物一种有机物,通常是细菌以死的动植物为食并把它们分解,藉此为生态系统提供有机养分
ecstasy(pl.: ecstasies)
n. 狂喜
We were in ecstasy at the thought of going home.
一想到回家,我们就兴奋不已。

He listened to the music with ecstasy.
他听音乐听得入神。
eddy(pt.: eddied, pp.: eddied, prp.: eddying, pl.: eddies)
n. 逆流,漩涡

v. 起漩涡
The mist eddied round the old castle.
薄雾在那座古老的城堡的周围打转转。

The little paper boat was caught in an eddy and spun round and round in the water.
小纸船卷进了漩涡中,在水中直打转。
edge(pt.: edged, pp.: edged, prp.: edging, pl.: edges)
n. 边,边缘,优势

v. 侧身移动,挤进
Please sharpen the edge of this axe.
请把这把斧头的刃磨快。

She lost a handkerchief edged with blue.
她丢了一块镶蓝边的手绢。
edible(pl.: edibles)
n. 食品,食物

a. 可食用的
These are edible wild berries.
这些野莓可以食用。

This food is scarcely edible.
这种食物真是难以下咽。
edit(pt.: edited, pp.: edited, prp.: editing)
v. 编辑,编校,修订
He edit a daily paper before he come to teach at our college.
他来我们学院任教之前充任过一份日报的主编。

In word processing, the ability to define information so as to move it from one point to another within a text element or into another text element, or to edit it.
在字(词)处理技术中,定义信息的一种能力,以便将该信息从正文部分的一点移到另一点或移入另一个正文部分中或进行编辑。
editing
a. 编辑的
He spent his last years (in) teaching and editing earlier writings.
他把晚年用在教书和编纂以前的著作。

The editing of the manuscript is now in hand.
这部手稿的编辑工作现在已经开始。
edition(pl.: editions)
n. 版,版本
The edition is limited to 500 copies.
该版限出500本。

She is an improved edition of her mother.
她长得像她母亲但胜过她母亲。
editor(pl.: editors)
n. 编辑,编者
The editor often gives some opinion on topical issues.
这个编辑常对一些时事问题发表意见。

The editor remarked that article was well written.
编者评论说那篇文章写得很好。
editorial(pl.: editorials)
n. 社论

a. 编辑的
I have made a lot of editorial changes in their book.
我在他们的书上做了许多编辑上的修改。

I work in an editorial office.
我在编辑部工作。
educate(pt.: educated, pp.: educated, prp.: educating)
v. 教育,培养

vt. 教育
He had paid out good money to educate his daughter at a boarding school.
他花了很多钱让他的女儿在寄宿学校受教育。

It is not the way to educate a child by making him do things against his will.
勉强他做事不是教育孩子的办法。
educated
a. 受过教育的,有教养的
Educated people considered as a group; the literati.
文人,学者被作为一个群体看待的受过教育的人;文人

Educated; polished; refined.
有教养的;文雅的;精炼的
education(pl.: educations)
n. 教育,培养
No country can afford to neglect education.
任何国家都不容忽视教育。

He was handicapped by lack of education.
他因文化水平低而吃了亏。
educational
a. 教育的
It was the most educational experience I had ever had.
这是我有过的教育意义最大的一次经历。

National wealth depends to a high degree on a country's educational standard.
国民财富在很大程度上取决于一个国家的教育水准。
educator
n. 教育家
That educator published many articles in these magazines.
那位教育工作者在这些杂志上发表了许多文章。

Canadian-born American sports educator who originated the game of basketball(1891).
奈史密斯,詹姆斯1861-1939加拿大裔美国体育教育家,他创造了篮球运动(1891年)
EEG
脑(动)电图描记器[缩]
暂无例句
eel(pl.: eels)
n. 鳗鱼,鳝鱼
Eels are long and difficult to catch.
鳝鱼很长而且很难抓住。

The taste of eel is delicious.
鳝鱼的味道很好。
effect(pt.: effected, pp.: effected, prp.: effecting, pl.: effects)
n. 结果,影响,效果

v. 招致,引起,完成
A new system of taxation will be brought into effect next year.
新的税收制度将于明年实行。

The advertising campaign didn't have much effect on sales.
这些广告攻势对销售额并没有起到多大作用。
effective(pl.: effectives)
a. 有效的,有影响的
When does the new system become effective?
新制度何时生效?

That's rather an effective use of color.
这种使用颜色的手法效果相当好。
effectively
ad. 有效地
Effectively, their response was a refusal.
实际上,他们的答复是拒绝。

Chances of a settlement were effectively wrecked by his speech.
和解的机会事实上被他的演讲破坏了。
effectiveness
n. 效力
Equal in force, power, effectiveness, or significance.
相等的力量、能力、效力、或重要性等相等

Lacking vigor, force, or effectiveness; inadequate.
缺乏活力、力量或效力的;不充足的
efficacious
a. 有效的,灵验的
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efficacy
n. 功效,效力,(疗法、药物的)疗效
The efficacy of the medicine is satisfactory.
这药的药效令人满意。

We are testing the efficacy of a new drug.
我们正在测试新药的功效。
efficiency
a. 有效的,生效的

n. 效率
We must improve our efficiency as soon as possible.
我们必须尽快地提高工作效率。

Their labor efficiency is very high.
他们的工作效率很高。
efficient
a. 效率高的,有能力的
He's efficient at his job.
他胜任工作。

This is a highly efficient new heating system.
这是个高效的新取暖系统。
efficiently
ad. 有效地
It is hard to work efficiently in such a confined space.
在这样狭小的空间里工作很难提高效率。

Washing powders containing enzymes are said to remove stains more efficiently.
据说含有人造酶的洗衣粉去污力强.
effort(pl.: efforts)
n. 努力,努力的成果
Despite all our efforts we still lost the game.
尽管我们尽了全力,我们还是输掉了比赛。

It's quite an effort to lift this heavy box.
抬起这只沉重的箱子要花费相当大的力气。
egg
n. 蛋;(俚语)人
This hen lays beautiful brown eggs.
这只母鸡下很漂亮的棕色蛋。

Do you want a boiled egg for breakfast?
你早饭要吃煮鸡蛋吗?
eggplant
n. 茄子
暂无例句
ego(pl.: egos)
n. 自我
He's my alter ego, we go everywhere together.
他是我的知己--彼此形影不离.

Holding the view that the ego is the center, object, and norm of all experience.
自我中心的认为自我是所有的中心、对象和经验的标准的
Egypt
n. 埃及
These travelers came from Egypt.
这些游客来自埃及。

Many Pharaohs in ancient Egypt believe they can live forever.
古埃及的许多法老相信他们可以永生。
Egyptian
a. 埃及的

n. 埃及人
The ancient Egyptians had advanced civilization.
古埃及人曾经拥有高度文明。

There are many mysterious stories about the Egyptian pyramids.
关于埃及金字塔有许多神秘的故事。
eigenvalue
特征值
暂无例句
eight(pl.: eights)
num. 八

pron. 八(个,只...)
There are eight students in the classroom.
教室里有八个学生。

I am sorry, you can only buy traveler's check at Window Eight.
对不起, 你只能在八号窗口买旅行支票。
eighteen(pl.: eighteens)
num. 十八
My daughter is eighteen years old and has grown into a beautiful lady.
我的女儿十八岁了,已经长成为美丽的淑女。

She dolled herself up as though she was a girl of eighteen.
她打扮得花枝招展,好像是个十八岁的姑娘似的。
eighth(pl.: eighths)
n. 八分之一

num. 第八
August is the eighth month in a year.
八月是一年中的第八个月。

One eighth of a circle.
八分圆圆的八分之一
eighty(pl.: eighties)
num.&a. 八十

pron. 八十(个,只...)
There are eighty pages in this book.
这本书有八十页。

Although he's over eighty his mind is still remarkably alert.
他虽已年过八十,但头脑仍然十分机敏。
either
a. 任一,两方的

prep. 任一,随便任一个

conj. 或,也
If you do not go, I shall not go either.
你不去,我也不去。

You may take either of the roads.
两条路你随便走哪一条。
eject(pt.: ejected, pp.: ejected, prp.: ejecting)
v. 逐放,放逐,驱逐
The noisy youths were ejected from the cinema.
吵闹的年青人都已从影院被逐出去了。

Cartridges are ejected from the gun after firing.
开枪后子弹从枪膛里弹出去。
ejection
n. 喷射
The amount or rate of emission or ejection.
排放量流量、流速,或排出量,排出的速度
eke(pt.: eked, pp.: eked, prp.: eking)
vt. 放长,增加
They eke out a bare existence (ie They scarcely manage) on his low salary.
他们靠他微薄的薪金勉强 口.

In old China workers and peasants could hardly eke out a living, let alone send their children to school.
在旧中国,工人农民连生活都难以维持,更谈不上送子女上学了。
elaborate
a. 精细的,详尽的,精心的

v. 详细地说明,用心地作,推敲
What you've told me of your plan sounds most interesting; would you care to elaborate?
你给我讲的这个计划很有意思,你能详细地谈一谈吗?

The curtains had an elaborate pattern of flowers.
窗帘上绘有精美的花卉图案。
elaboration(pl.: elaborations)
n. 苦心经营,精巧

n. 详细说明
The elaborations of the plot made it a difficult book to read.
这本书因内容节外生枝而很难懂.
elapse(pt.: elapsed, pp.: elapsed, prp.: elapsing)
v. 逝去,过去
Three years have elapsed since we met last time.
我们上次相见至今已经三年了。

Three years have elapsed since we last met.
我们上次相见至今已过了三年.
elapsed
经过
Three years have elapsed since we met last time.
我们上次相见至今已经三年了。

Several decades have elapsed since I graduated from the college.
我大学毕业已数十年了。
elastic(pl.: elastics)
a. 有弹性的

n. 橡皮圈
Rubber is elastic.
橡皮是有弹性的。

He has an elastic temperament.
他有开朗的性情。
elasticity
n. 弹力,弹性
Having or exhibiting no elasticity.
无弹性的无弹性的或显示出没有弹性的
elated
a. 兴高采烈的
Highly pleased; elated.
洋洋得意的;兴高采烈的

He was elated at the news.
这个消息使他很兴奋。
elbow(pt.: elbowed, pp.: elbowed, prp.: elbowing, pl.: elbows)
n. 手肘,急弯,扶手

v. 用手肘推开,推挤
He elbowed his way through the crowd.
他在人群中挤出一条路。

You jogged my elbow and spoiled what I was drawing.
你撞到了我的手肘,弄坏了我正在画的图画。
elder
a. 年龄较大的,年长的

n. 长者,长辈
He is the elder of the twins.
他是双胞胎中的哥哥。

My elder sister had a baby last month, so I am an aunt now.
我姐姐上个月生了孩子,所以我现在是阿姨了。
elderly
a. 过了中年的,稍老的
Many elderly people live an idle life.
许多老年人过着悠闲的生活。

He's very active for an elderly man.
作为老年人,他是非常活跃的。
eldest
a. 最老的(最高级)
I am the eldest among my cousins.
我是表兄弟姐妹中年龄最大的。

When the duke dies, his eldest son will succeed to the title.
公爵去世之后,他的长子将继承他的爵位。
elect(pt.: elected, pp.: elected, prp.: electing)
n. 当选人,被选的人,上帝的选民

a. 被选的,选出的

v. 选举,选择
The President elect will be installed next week.
候任总统将在下周正式就任。

They elected him chairman.
他们选他做主席。
election(pl.: elections)
n. 选举
I may vote for her at the next election.
下届选举我可能选她。

It's impossible to tell who will win the next election.
下届选举谁能获胜无法预知。
electric
a. 电的
Please turn off the electric power.
请把电源关掉。

The solar cell can convert the energy of sunlight into electric energy.
太阳能电池能把阳光的能量转化为电能。
electrical
a. 电的,电气科学的
There are some electrical apparatus in the room.
房间里有些电器。

The difference in the electrical condition of the terminals"+" and"-" of the dry cell which tends to make electricity flow we describe as a difference of electrical potential.
电(子)之所以流动,是因为干电池上正负两端上的电的状况有差别所致,对于这种差别,我们称之为“电位差”。
electrician(pl.: electricians)
n. 电工
Don't meddle with the electrical wiring: you're not an electrician.
别瞎动电线线路, 你又不是电工.

He's neither an electrician nor a mechanic.
他既不是电工也不是技工。
electricity
n. 电
While I was cooking supper the electricity went off.
我正在做晚饭时停电了。

Copper conducts electricity better than other materials.
铜比其他材料导电性能好。
electrify(pt.: electrified, pp.: electrified, prp.: electrifying)
v. 通电,上电,使感电
The athlete has an electrifying burst of speed.
这个运动员具有惊人的爆发速度。

They are electrifying the battery.
他们正给电池充电。
electrocardiograph
n. 心(动)电图描记器
暂无例句
electromagnetic
a. 电磁的
A stream of particles or electromagnetic waves emitted by the atoms and molecules of a radioactive substance as a result of nuclear decay.
核衰变产生的微粒或电磁波放射物的原子或分子由于核衰变放出的一束微粒或电磁波

An interconnected system for the distribution of electricity or electromagnetic signals over a wide area, especially a network of high-tension cables and power stations.
输电线路一个用来在广大地区内传递电力或电磁信号的内部相联的网络,尤指由高压电线和发电站组成的网络
electron(pl.: electrons)
n. 电子
An electric current in metal is caused by the movement of electrons.
金属内电流是由电子运动引起的。

The number of electron pairs an atom can share with other atoms.
共用电子对数,共价一个原子与其他原子共用的电子的对数
electronic
a. 电子的

n. [-s]电子学,电子设备
This dictionary is available in electronic version.
这部词典有电子版。

The firm is Britain's main producer of electronic equipment.
该公司为英国主要的电子设备制造厂家.
electronics(pl.: electronics)
n. 电子学
They challenged that company's supremacy in the field of electronics.
他们挑战那家公司在电子学领域中占据的领先地位。

The branch of electronics that deals with miniature components.
微电子学研究微小器件的电子学分支
elegance(pl.: elegances)
n. 高雅,典雅,优雅
Ten years ago this dress was considered the last word in elegance.
十年前这种连衣裙还算是最高雅的款式呢。

Elegance of style or manner.
优雅风度或举止的优雅
elegant
a. 优雅的,精美的,俊美的
The lady wears an elegant dark suit.
那位女士穿着雅致的深色套装。

I like my clothes to be simple but elegant.
我喜欢朴素但漂亮雅致的衣服。
element(pl.: elements)
n. 成分,要素,元素
Honesty, industry and kindness are elements of a good life.
诚实、勤劳和善良是幸福生活的要素。

You must understand the elements of mathematics before we can proceed further.
你必须先弄懂数学基础知识, 我们才能进一步学习.
elemental(pl.: elementals)
a. 元素的,基本的
The elemental truth was facing us.
基本的事实面对着我们。

The elemental mathematics is very easy.
初等数学很简单。
elementary
a. 初级的,基本的
The question is elementary.
这个问题很简单。

My son is studying at an elementary school.
我儿子在一家小学上学。
elephant(pl.: elephant)
n. 大象
The elephant is the largest four-footed animal in the world.
大象是世界上最大的四足动物。

The elephant lowered its ponderous body into the water.
大象把它那笨重的身躯浸入水里。
elevate(pt.: elevated, pp.: elevated, prp.: elevating)
v. 举起,提拔,鼓舞
Reading good books elevates your mind.
阅读好书使人思想高尚。

The attempt to elevate Anderson to the presidency.
企图把安德逊抬上总统宝座。
elevation(pl.: elevations)
n. 海拔,提高

[计算机] 标高
The house is at an elevation of 1000 meters.
这所房子在海拔1000米处。

We climbed to the top of the small elevation, from which we could look at the town.
我们爬上小丘的顶端,由此可以俯瞰城市。
elevator(pl.: elevators)
电梯 或 飞机升降舵
I took the elevator to the eighteenth floor.
我坐电梯上了第十八层。

You may push this button to call the elevator.
你可以按这个按钮叫电梯。
eleven(pl.: elevens)
num. 十一

pron.&a. 十一(个,只...)
The little boy left primary school at eleven.
这个小男孩十一岁时小学毕业。

A cricket team is comprised of eleven players.
一个板球队由11名队员组成。
eleventh(pl.: elevenths)
num.&n. 第十一
I was born on January eleventh.
我生于一月十一日。

The president's visit was called off at the eleventh hour.
总裁的这次访问到时取消了.
elicit(pt.: elicited, pp.: elicited, prp.: eliciting)
v. 引出,抽出
He succeeded in eliciting the information he needed from her.
他从她那里问出了他所需要的信息。

So remarkable as to elicit disbelief; fantastic.
如此特别以至让人难以相信;精彩绝伦的
eligible
a. 可以选的,有资格的,合格的

n. 有资格者,合格者,适任者
Anyone with an annual income of under 5000 may be eligible to apply.
凡年收入在5000英镑以下者均可申请.

If you are eligible for a free upgrade( first90 day, extended service plan), the download number will be include.
如果你有获得免费升级的资格(首90天,扩展服务计划),下载数字会包含在通知里。
eliminate(pt.: eliminated, pp.: eliminated, prp.: eliminating)
v. 除去,排除,剔除

[计算机] 消除
Their team was eliminated in the first round.
他们队在第一轮就被淘汰了。

This new process has eliminated the need for checking the products by hand.
采用这种新方法无须再用手工检验产品。
elimination(pl.: eliminations)
n. 除去,消除
暂无例句
elite
n. 精华,精锐,中坚份子
A member of a group of elite, highly loyal supporters.
禁卫军一支精锐的皇家军队中的成员
ellipse
n. 椭圆(形)
暂无例句
ellipsis(pl.: ellipses)
n. 省略
暂无例句
elliptical
a. 椭圆的
The Earth's path round the sun is elliptical.
地球绕太阳的轨道是椭圆形的。

A cylindrical surface or solid all of whose sections perpendicular to the elements are elliptical.
椭圆柱与组成要素垂直的所有圆柱形表面或柱体的部分是椭圆形的柱体
eloquence
n. 雄辩,口才
I admire him for his eloquence.
我佩服他的口才。

His eloquence did not avail against the facts.
他的雄辩在事实面前不起什么作用。
eloquent
a. 雄辩的,有口才的,动人的
These ruins are an eloquent reminder of the horrors of war.
这些废墟形象地提醒人们不要忘记战争的恐怖。

He addressed the audience in an eloquent speech.
他向听众发表了雄辩的演说。
else
a. 别的

ad. 其他,另外
Hurry, or else you'll be late.
快点儿,不然你要迟到了。

What else could I say?
我还有什么可说的?
elsewhere
ad. 在别处,到别处
I shall go elsewhere.
我要到别处去。

Their much reviled system in fact works far better than many highly praised ones elsewhere.
他们那套遭到许多非难的设备操纵起来实际上要比别的地方许多备受赞扬的设备好得多。
elucidate(pt.: elucidated, pp.: elucidated, prp.: elucidating)
v. 阐明,说明
Please elucidate the reasons for your decision.
请把你作出决定的理由解释清楚。

The note help to elucidate the most difficult parts of the text.
这些注释有助於弄清文中最难懂的部分。
elucidation
n. 阐明,说明
暂无例句
elusive
a. 难懂的,易忘的,难捉摸的
Interpol have searched all the corners of the earth for the elusive hijackers.
国际刑警组织已在世界各地搜查在逃的飞机劫持者。

Men like to pursue an elusive woman, like a cake of wet soap in a bathtub- even men who hate bath.
男人们喜欢追逐那些象浴缸里的湿肥皂般难以捉摸的女人,即使是讨厌洗澡的男人也无不如此。
emancipate(pt.: emancipated, pp.: emancipated, prp.: emancipating)
v. 释放,解放
暂无例句
emancipation
n. 释放,解放
The emancipation of women depends on themselves.
妇女的解放依靠她们自己。

The Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery in the United States.
《解放黑人奴隶宣言》废除了美国的奴隶制。
embargo(pt.: embargoed, pp.: embargoed, prp.: embargoing, pl.: embargoes)
n. 封港令,禁运
The embargo impacted on export revenues.
禁运封出囗总收入有很大的影响。

The minister has lifted the embargo on the export of firearms.
部长已经解除对火器出口的贸易禁令。
embark(pt.: embarked, pp.: embarked, prp.: embarking)
v. 乘船,着手,从事
The ship embarked passengers and food at a Spanish port.
这艘船在西班牙的一个港口装载了乘客和食品。

Passengers with cars must embark first.
带汽车的乘客必须先上船.
embarrass(pt.: embarrassed, pp.: embarrassed, prp.: embarrassing)
v. 使...困窘,使...局促不安,阻碍
I don't like making speeches in public; it's so embarrassing.
我不喜欢在公开场合演说,太难为情了。

She was embarrassed when they asked her age.
他们问她的年龄时,她窘得很。
embarrassing
a. 令人为难的(麻烦的)
I don't like making speeches in public; it's so embarrassing.
我不喜欢在公开场合演说,太难为情了。

The profuseness of his thanks was embarrassing.
他再三表示感谢使人很不好意思.
embarrassment(pl.: embarrassments)
n. 困难,阻碍,困窘
We met some financial embarrassment.
我们遇到一些财务困难。

He's an embarrassment to his family.
他叫家里人难堪。
embassy(pl.: embassies)
n. 大使馆
He works at the American Embassy in Moscow.
他在莫斯科的美国驻俄大使馆工作。

The embassy is an obvious target for terrorist attacks.
大使馆是恐怖分子攻击的明显目标。
embed(pt.: embedded, pp.: embedded, prp.: embedding)
v. 使插入,使嵌入,深留

[计算机] 嵌入
The harpoon struck but did not embed.
鱼叉击中了但并没有插入
embedded
a. 植入的,内含的,深入的

v. 埋入,植入,深入

vbl. 埋入,植入,深入
The solid matter in which a fossil or crystal is embedded.
基质,脉石嵌有化石或水晶的固体物质

A benign tumor, most often found in the heart, that is composed of connective tissue embedded in mucus.
粘液瘤一种良性肿瘤,最常见于心脏,它由黏液里的胶状结缔组织构成
embezzle(pt.: embezzled, pp.: embezzled, prp.: embezzling)
v. 盗用,挪用
Lewis had created a situation whereby it was possible for the man at the top to fiddle elections, embezzle union funds and do away with potential rivals.
路易斯制造的局面使得该政府首脑不仅能够在竞选中弄虚作假,而且还可以肆意侵吞联邦公款,除掉可能的竞争对手。
embody(pt.: embodied, pp.: embodied, prp.: embodying)
v. 具体表达,使具体化

包含
She embodies her principles in her behavior.
她把自己的原则体现在行动中。

The new car embodies many improvements.
这辆新车包含了许多改进的项目。
embossment(pl.: embossments)
凸起
暂无例句
embrace(pt.: embraced, pp.: embraced, prp.: embracing, pl.: embraces)
n. 拥抱

v. 拥抱,互相拥抱,包含
We embraced each other.
我们互相拥抱。

Vines embraced the hut.
蔓藤环绕着小屋。
embroider(pt.: embroidered, pp.: embroidered, prp.: embroidering)
v. 刺绣,镶边,装饰
She embroidered her initials on the handkerchief.
她把她姓名的起首字母绣在手帕上。

She embroiders very well.
她很会刺绣.
embroidery(pl.: embroideries)
n. 刺绣品,粉饰,刺绣
I am too busy to make any embroidery now.
我现在太忙,没有时间刺绣了。

This kind of floss is used for embroidery.
这种丝线用来刺绣。
emerge(pt.: emerged, pp.: emerged, prp.: emerging)
v. 浮现,(由某种状态)脱出,(事实)显现出来
It has emerged that he stole the money.
现在终于发现,是他偷了那笔钱。

The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
太阳从云层后面露出来了。
emergency(pl.: emergencies)
a. 紧急的

n. 紧急情况,突发事件
The rioting grew worse and the government declared a state of emergency.
骚乱恶化,政府只得宣布进入紧急状态。

Ring the bell in an emergency.
情况紧急时请按铃。
emigrant(pl.: emigrants)
n. 移民,侨民

a. 移民的,移居的
Most emigrants among them are patriots.
他们中大多数侨民是爱国主义者。

A ship full of emigrants will soon leave for Canada.
一条载满移居外国者的船很快就要开往加拿大了。
emigrate(pt.: emigrated, pp.: emigrated, prp.: emigrating)
v. 移居,移民
He emigrated from Britain to Australia in order to find a better job.
他从英国移居到澳大利亚,想找一份更好的工作。

Go back there? I'd sooner emigrate!
回去? 我宁可移居海外也不回去!
emigration(pl.: emigrations)
n. 移民
The mass emigration of refugees in the war was reported widely by the press.
战争中大规模的逃难移民被新闻界广泛报道。

Emigration have carry to its shore shoal of men and women.
移民使成群结队的男男女女来到了它的海岸。
eminent
a. 著名的,卓越的
The most eminent doctors treated the king in his illness.
医术最精湛的医生们在国王生病时诊治他。

Characterized by excellence or distinction; eminent.
卓越的,杰出的以卓越或杰出为特点的;卓著的
emission
n. 发射,射出,发行
Emission and propagation of energy in the form of rays or waves.
发射以光线或波的形式发出和传播能量

In cathode ray tube display, the continuation of light emission from phosphor after excitation by the electron beam.
在阴极射线管显示器中,用电子束激励后荧光物质光发射的持续现象。
emit(pt.: emitted, pp.: emitted, prp.: emitting)
v. 发出,放射,吐露

[计算机] 发射
A volcano emits smoke and ashes.
火山散发着烟和灰。

The cheese was emitting a strong smell.
干酪散发出强烈的气味。
emotion(pl.: emotions)
n. 情感,情绪
Love, joy, hate, fear and grief are all emotions.
爱、喜、恨、惧、悲都是情感。

He appealed to our emotions rather than to our reason.
他诉诸我们的情感而非我们的理智。
emotional
a. 感情的,情绪的
She sang an emotional song about love and death.
她唱了一首关于爱情和死亡的动人的歌曲。

The boy got very emotional when I had to leave, and started to cry.
当我不得不离开时,这个孩子情绪异常激动,忍不住哭了起来。
emperor(pl.: emperors)
n. 皇帝
Napoleon called himself Emperor of the French.
拿破仑自称为法国皇帝。

The emperor was a tyrant.
那皇帝是个暴君。
emphasis(pl.: emphases)
n. 强调,重点
Our English course places great emphasis on conversational skills.
我们的英语课程非常重视会话技能。

Restraint or lack of emphasis in expression, as for rhetorical effect.
轻描淡写的陈述在表达上受限制或缺乏强调,如为了修辞作用
emphasize(pt.: emphasized, pp.: emphasized, prp.: emphasizing)
v. 强调,着重

vt. 强调
I would like to emphasize that we are ready to meet the management at any time.
我想着重指出,我们愿意在任何时候与管理部门会谈。

Which word should I emphasize?
我应该重读哪个词?
emphatic
a. 语调强的,用力的,强调了的
He was most emphatic that I should go.
他极力强调我应该去。

We win the emphatic victory.
我们赢得了那场有目共睹的胜利。
emphysema
n. 肺气肿
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empire(pl.: empires)
n. 帝国
The British Empire once covered large parts of the world.
大英帝国曾经占有过世界上的大片地方。

I am reading a book about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
我正在看一本关于罗马帝国兴衰的书。
empirical
a. 经验主义的
Inquiry into the nature of things based on logical reasoning rather than empirical methods.
自然科学基于逻辑推理而不是凭经验得来的方法来探究事物的本质

Employment of empirical methods, as in science.
经验方法的运用,例如在科学中
empirically
ad. 经验主义地
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empiricism
n. 经验主义,经验论
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employ(pt.: employed, pp.: employed, prp.: employing)
雇用,使用
The police had to employ force to break up the crowd.
警察不得不使用武力驱散人群。

Our company employed about one hundred people.
我们公司雇佣了大约一百人。
employee(pl.: employees)
n. 雇员
This employee was dismissed for laziness.
这名雇员因为懒惰而被解雇。

The boss struck off 100 dollars from the salary of the employee as fine.
老板从这个雇员的工资里扣除100美元作为罚款。
employer(pl.: employers)
n. 雇主
The car industry is one of our biggest employers.
汽车工业是我们最大的雇主之一。

His servile expression of praise for his employer was disgusting to me.
他奉承雇主的那副奴颜婢膝的嘴脸令我恶心。
employment(pl.: employments)
n. 工作,职业,雇用,使用
He is out of employment.
他失业了。

He enrolled with an employment agency for a secretary.
他在职业介绍所登记要当秘书。
emptiness
n. 空虚,无知
I feel I am in emptiness.
我觉得我很空虚。

It is a world of emptiness.
那是一个空虚的世界。
empty(pt.: emptied, pp.: emptied, prp.: emptying)
n. 空的东西,空物

a. 空的,空虚的,空腹的

v. 倒空,使...空

[计算机] 空的
His room is empty.
他的房间是空的。

They emptied the biscuits onto the plate.
他们把饼干倒在盘子里。
emulate(pt.: emulated, pp.: emulated, prp.: emulating)
v. 效法,尽力赶上

[计算机] 仿真
The proverb tells us to emulate the industry of the ant.
这格言告诉我们要效法蚂蚁的勤勉。

I wish he'd stop holding the elder brother as an example to emulate.
我希望他不再把哥哥作为自己的学习榜样。
emulation
n. 效法,竞争
She worked hard in emulation of her elder sister.
她努力赶超姐姐。

The initial design development stage wherein, at first, it is certain that errors will be discovered which will require design changes. It is in this period that design aids, emulation techniques, and supportive design techniques are essential to quick design.
初始设计开发阶段,首先必须发现可能存在的错误,并作相应的设计修改。正是在这个时期中,设计辅助程序、仿真技术和设计支援技术对于快速设计都是必不可少的。
emulator
仿真器
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emulsion(pl.: emulsions)
感光乳剂,乳状液
I have to buy some white emulsion paint to freshen the walls.
我不得不买些白色的乳状漆来粉刷墙壁。
enable(pt.: enabled, pp.: enabled, prp.: enabling)
v. 使...能够

[计算机] 使能
The collapse of the strike enabled the company to resume normal bus services.
罢工的失败使公司恢复了正常的公共汽车营业。

I gave him full directions to enable him to find the house.
我向他作了详细说明, 好让他能找到那房子.
enabled
可激活的
The collapse of the strike enabled the company to resume normal bus services.
罢工的失败使公司恢复了正常的公共汽车营业。

Their help enabled me to finish the work with ease.
他们帮助我,使我能够顺利地完成工作。
encapsulate(pt.: encapsulated, pp.: encapsulated, prp.: encapsulating)
v. 装入胶囊,封进内部,压缩
This story encapsulates scenes from his childhood.
这个故事讲的是他童年的事.

The chairman's short statement encapsulates the views of the committee.
主席的简短陈辞概括了委员会的观点.
encapsulation
n. 封装,包装
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encase(pt.: encased, pp.: encased, prp.: encasing)
v. 包围,装入箱内

vt. 把...装入箱中,包起
His broken leg was encased in plaster.
他折的腿打上了石膏.
enchant(pt.: enchanted, pp.: enchanted, prp.: enchanting)
v. 施魔法,使...迷惑
She was enchanted with the flowers you sent her.
她非常喜欢你送的花。

Enchanting as if with a magic spell; fascinating.
令人心醉的使如同有魔咒般迷住的;迷人的
encipher(pt.: enciphered, pp.: enciphered, prp.: enciphering)
v. 译成密码
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encircle(pt.: encircled, pp.: encircled, prp.: encircling)
v. 环绕,包围

vt. 包围,环绕
Enemy troops had encircled the town.
敌军包围了该城。

The lake is encircled by trees.
湖被树木环绕。
enclose(pt.: enclosed, pp.: enclosed, prp.: enclosing)
v. 围绕,放入封套,装

[计算机] 括入
He enclosed the land with a hedge.
他用篱笆把地圈起来。

I enclose herewith two copies of the contract.
随函寄上合同副本两份。
enclosure(pl.: enclosures)
n. 附件,围墙,围绕
There is the members' enclosure at the racecourse.
那儿是这个赛马场上的会员座区。

She keeps a horse in that enclosure.
她在那个围栏里养了一匹马。
encode(pt.: encoded, pp.: encoded, prp.: encoding)
vt. 编码
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encoder
编码器
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encounter(pt.: encountered, pp.: encountered, prp.: encountering, pl.: encounters)
n. 意外的相见,遭遇

v. 遇到,偶然碰到,遭遇
One rainy night the policeman had a chance encounter with a gang of smugglers.
在一个雨夜,那个警察正巧碰上了一伙走私犯。

I encountered an old friend at Rome.
我在罗马邂逅了一个老朋友。
encourage(pt.: encouraged, pp.: encouraged, prp.: encouraging)
v. 鼓励,激励,支持

vt. 鼓励
Her success encouraged me to try the same thing.
她的成功鼓励我试做同样的事。

High prices for farm products encouraged farming.
农产品价格的提高有助于农业。
encouragement(pl.: encouragements)
n. 鼓励
The teacher's words were a great encouragement to him.
教师的话对他是极大的鼓舞。

The students shout encouragement in that game.
那场比赛中,学生们大声鼓劲。
encrypt(pt.: encrypted, pp.: encrypted, prp.: encrypting)
加密
Pertaining to a signal or area which contains either encrypted classified or unclassified information.
用于修饰或说明包含加密的保密或不保密信息的信号或区域。
encryption
加密术
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encyclopaedia(pl.: encyclopaedias)
n. 百科全书
The boy likes to read the children's encyclopaedia.
那个男孩很喜欢看那本儿童百科全书。

I have a set of encyclopaedia of music.
我有一套音乐百科全书。
encyclopedia(pl.: encyclopedias)
n. 百科全书
We bought a multimedia encyclopedia.
我们买了一套多媒体百科全书。

This encyclopedia is truly a compendium of knowledge.
这部百科全书真正是知识宝库.
end(pt.: ended, pp.: ended, prp.: ending, pl.: ends)
n. 结束,终点,目标

v. 结束,终结,终止
At the end of the film, the hero wept bitterly.
在影片的结尾,主人公伤心地哭了。

They ended the party off with a song.
他们唱支歌结束了晚会。
endanger(pt.: endangered, pp.: endangered, prp.: endangering)
v. 危及
If we falter in our leadership, we may endanger the peace of the world, and we shall surely endanger the welfare of this nation.
如果我们的领导地位动摇了,不仅会危害世界的和平,而且一定会危害国家的安定。

He took over the post in the knowledge that it might endanger his life.
他在明知他的性命有可能受到威胁的情况下接任了那职位。
endeavor(pt.: endeavored, pp.: endeavored, prp.: endeavoring, pl.: endeavors)
n. 努力,尽力

v. 努力,尽力
The man endeavored to please his beloved wife.
那人尽量使他深爱的妻子快乐。

Please make every endeavor to be early.
请尽量早点儿。
endeavour(pt.: endeavoured, pp.: endeavoured, prp.: endeavouring, pl.: endeavours)
n. 奋力号(航船的名字)
I shall endeavour to accommodate you whenever possible.
只要有可能, 我将尽力帮你.

On account of your health, you must endeavour to shift off the care of your children.
由于你身体不好,你必须尽量避免为孩子们操心。
ending(pl.: endings)
n. 结尾,结局
The story has a happy ending.
这个故事有一个美满的结局。

His ending was peaceful.
他很安详地去世。
endless
a. 无止境的,没完没了的
Her endless patience made her the best nurse in the hospital.
无限的耐心使她成为这个医院最好的护士。

His endless talking hinders me from my study.
他没完没了的谈话妨碍了我的学习。
endnote
尾注
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endocrine
a. 内分泌的

n. 内分泌
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endorse(pt.: endorsed, pp.: endorsed, prp.: endorsing)
v. 支持,赞同,背书于
He's had his license endorsed for dangerous driving.
他的驾驶执照上载有危险驾驶记录。

I am afraid I can't endorse your opinion.
很抱歉,我不赞成你的意见。
endorsee
n. 被背书人
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endorsement(pl.: endorsements)
n. 支持,认可,背书
Last sheet of paper in a legal document which, when fold, become the outside sheet and carry the endorsement.
法律文件的最后一页,当折叠时,它成了外边的一页并带有背书。

After the endorsement of his home state the candidate campaign in the neighboring state.
得到了本州的支持後,这个竞选者就到邻州游说去了。
endow(pt.: endowed, pp.: endowed, prp.: endowing)
v. 捐赠,捐助,赋与
He endowed the hospital with a large fortune.
他捐赠一笔巨款给这家医院。

She both built and endowed the hospital.
她不仅建了医院还给医院捐赠资金。
endpoint
端点
暂无例句
ends
.=condensate 冷凝物[液]
Please can you lend me twenty pounds? I'm on my beam ends.
请您借给我20英镑好吗?我已十分拮据。

The face it being out of a job has put the wind up me properly. I've not been able to save with two children; it's like the end of the world.
事实是因为失了业,使我害伯起来,因为有两个孩子,我一点也没有积蓄,真像到了世界末日
endurance
n. 忍耐,忍耐力,耐性
His treatment of her was beyond endurance.
他这样对待她是无法忍受的。

The soldiers eventually completed the endurance tests.
士兵们最终完成了耐力测验。
endure(pt.: endured, pp.: endured, prp.: enduring)
vt. 耐久,忍耐,容忍,持久,持续
The secret endured.
秘密一直没有泄漏。

I cannot endure listening to that any longer.
我再也不耐烦听那一套了。
enemy(pl.: enemies)
a. 敌人的

n. 敌人
The enemy was forced to retreat.
敌人被迫撤退。

This defeat was a powerful blow to the enemy.
这次失败是对敌人的有力的打击。
energetic
a. 精力旺盛的
His son is an energetic child.
他的儿子是个精力旺盛的孩子。

I like to take some energetic exercise at weekend.
我喜欢在周末做些剧烈运动。
energy(pl.: energies)
n. 活力,精力,能力,能,能量
Young people usually have more energy than the old.
青年人通常比老年人精力充沛些。

The solar cell can convert the energy of sunlight into electric energy.
太阳能电池能把阳光的能量转化为电能。
enforce(pt.: enforced, pp.: enforced, prp.: enforcing)
v. 厉行,强迫,执行
Have you any statistics that would enforce your argument?
你有任何统计资料可以加强你的论点吗?

Policemen and judges enforce the law.
警察与法官执行法律。
engage
v. 答应,预定,使忙碌,雇佣,订婚
I have engaged a room at this hotel.
我已经在这个旅馆里预订了一个房间。

Jack and Anne are engaged.
杰克和安妮订婚了。
engaged
a. 忙碌的,使用中的

v. 预订,约定,参与

vbl. 预订,约定,参与
I have engaged a room at this hotel.
我已经在这个旅馆里预订了一个房间。

Jack and Anne are engaged.
杰克和安妮订婚了。
engagement(pl.: engagements)
n. 诺言,约会,婚约
Their engagement was announced in the papers.
他们订婚的消息登报了。

He had only enough money to meet his engagements.
他的钱仅够付合同款。
engine(pl.: engines)
n. 发动机,引擎,机车,火车头
There must be something wrong with the engine of my car.
我汽车的引擎一定是出故障了。

He lost one of the pieces of his model engine.
他的火车头模型缺了一个零件.
engineer(pt.: engineered, pp.: engineered, prp.: engineering, pl.: engineers)
n. 工程师

v. 设计,制造

vt. 操纵,设计,建造
His dream is to become an engineer.
他的梦想是将来成为一名工程师。

Although many people opposed his plan, he engineered it through to final approval.
虽然很多人反对他的计划,他仍能巧妙地设法使它最后获得通过。
engineering
n. 工程(学),工程技术
My major is the subject of chemical engineering.
我的专业是化学工程学。

He was trained as an engineer/in engineering.
他受过担任工程师的[工程学方面的]培训.
England
n. 英格兰,英国
He was born in England.
他出生于英格兰。

In England traffic must keep to the left.
在英国,车辆必须靠左行驶。
English
a. 英国的,英国人的

n. 英语
Do you speak English?
你会说英语吗?

Have you brought your English book with you?
你带英语书了吗?
Englishman(pl.: Englishmen)
n. 英国人
Englishmen were regarded as the most gentlemanly people in the world.
英国男子曾被认为是世界上最有绅士风度的人。

If he wins and it's a big if he'll be the first Englishman to win for twenty years.
假使他赢了--是否能赢还是一大疑问--他将是二十年来第一个获胜的英国人。
engrave(pt.: engraved, pp.: engraved, prp.: engraving)
v. 雕刻
The terrible scene was engraved on his memory.
那可怕的情景铭记在他的记忆里。

His memorial was engraved on the stone.
纪念他的碑文刻在石碑上。
engraving(pl.: engravings)
n. 雕刻,镌版术,雕版
The art or process of carving or engraving on precious stones.
宝石雕刻术宝石雕刻术或宝石雕刻制作过程

A painting or an engraving set in an oval or circular frame.
圆形浮雕镶嵌于椭圆形或圆形框架中之绘画或雕刻
engross(pt.: engrossed, pp.: engrossed, prp.: engrossing)
v. 占去,使全神贯注
It's an engrossing story.
这是个引人入胜的故事。

She was engrossed in painting.
她全神贯注于绘画。
engulf(pt.: engulfed, pp.: engulfed, prp.: engulfing)
v. 吞没
A bed of loose sand mixed with water forming a soft, shifting mass that yields easily to pressure and tends to engulf any object resting on its surface.
流沙一种由松散的沙子和水混合成的沙层,形成一堆松软、移动的物质,在压力下很容易塌陷,并可吞没置留在沙面上的任何物质

If an earthquake were to engulf England tomorrow, the English would manage to meet and dine somewhere among the rubbish, just to celebrate the event.
假使明天会有一场地震席卷英国,英国人也会设法在颓垣败瓦中找个地方见面饮宴来庆祝这件大事的吧。
enhance(pt.: enhanced, pp.: enhanced, prp.: enhancing)
v. 提高,加强,增加
Those clothes do nothing to enhance her appearance.
她穿那些衣服也并没显得更漂亮。

He made many efforts to enhance his reputation.
他做了许多努力来提高他的声誉。
enhancement
n. 增强(提高,放大)
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enjoy(pt.: enjoyed, pp.: enjoyed, prp.: enjoying)
v. 享受,喜欢
How did you enjoy the concert?
你喜欢那场音乐会吗?

Now that I am free, I can enjoy music for a while.
既然有空,我可以享受一下音乐。
enjoyable
a. 有趣的,愉快的
Last night was the most enjoyable time I've had in a month of Sundays.
昨天晚上是我很长一段时间以来玩得最愉快的夜晚。

The hotel staff spared no pains to ensure that our stay was as enjoyable as possible.
旅馆工作人员对我们照顾得无微不至,尽量让我们住得舒适,
enjoyment(pl.: enjoyments)
n. 享受
I didn't get much enjoyment out of that novel.
我并没有从那本小说里得到多少乐趣。

Enjoyment of vigorous health and physical drives.
动物特性对强健的身体及活跃的身体机能的享受
enlarge(pt.: enlarged, pp.: enlarged, prp.: enlarging)
v. 扩大,增大
I needn't enlarge upon this matter; you all know my views.
我不需要详述此事;你们都知道我的意见。

I planned to enlarge this photograph.
我计划放大这张照片。
enlargement(pl.: enlargements)
n. 扩大
Enlargement of the heart.
心肥大心脏的扩大

The enlargement brings out the details in the photograph.
照片放大後细微之处都很清楚.
enlighten(pt.: enlightened, pp.: enlightened, prp.: enlightening)
v. 授与...知识,启发,启蒙
Can you enlighten me on this subject?
关于这个问题,你能指点我一下吗?

She was anxious to enlighten me about the events that led up to the dispute.
她急着要使我明白引起这场争执的那些事情。
enlightening
a. 有启迪作用的,使人感悟的
The act or a means of enlightening.
启迪启迪的行为或方式

She was anxious to enlighten me about the events that led up to the dispute.
她急着要使我明白引起这场争执的那些事情。
enormous
a. 巨大的,庞大的
Long ago enormous animals lived on the earth.
很久以前,地球上生活着巨大的动物。

Of enormous size or magnitude; huge.
巨大的,庞大的规模巨大或大得出奇的;巨大的
enough
a. 足够的

ad. 足够地

n. 充足,足够

pron. 足够(的)
Enough is as good as a feast.
知足常乐。

I've had enough of her continual chatter.
我已厌烦了她喋喋不休的闲谈。
enquire(pt.: enquired, pp.: enquired, prp.: enquiring)
=inquire

v. 询问,调查
I must enquire further into this matter.
我要进一步调查此事.

For sale: small motor scooter. Enquire within.
待售:小型摩托车,请进内询问。
enquiry(pl.: enquiries)
n. 询问
With respect to your enquiry, I enclose an explanatory leaflet.
关於你的询问, 兹附上有关说明资料.

I am sorry, I am not able to help you with your enquiry.
对不起,我无法帮助回答您的询问。
enrich(pt.: enriched, pp.: enriched, prp.: enriching)
v. 使富足,使肥沃
The expanding economy enriched the peasants.
不断发展的经济使农民们富裕起来。

The library was enriched with new books.
购买新书使图书馆得到了充实。
enrol(pt.: enrolled, pp.: enrolled, prp.: enrolling)
vt. 登记(入会,卷)
I enrolled at the University of Vienna.
我报名就读于维也纳大学。

He enrolled our names.
他把我们的名字登记下来了。
enroll(pt.: enrolled, pp.: enrolled, prp.: enrolling)
v. 登记,使加入
I enrolled at the University of Vienna.
我报名就读于维也纳大学。

He enrolled with an employment agency for a secretary.
他在职业介绍所登记要当秘书。
ensemble(pl.: ensembles)
n. 全体,合唱曲,女人的全套服装
The ensemble of central administrative and governmental services in imperial Rome.
中央行政管理部门罗马帝国时期中央行政管理部门

The principal part in a duet or ensemble composition.
第一声部合(重)奏或合(重)唱中最主要的部分
ensue(pt.: ensued, pp.: ensued, prp.: ensuing)
v. 跟着发生,继起
Many troubles ensued from this misunderstanding.
由此误会产生了许多麻烦。

The evils ensue from lack of a stable government.
这些弊病是由于缺乏一个稳定的政府而引起的。
ensure(pt.: ensured, pp.: ensured, prp.: ensuring)
v. 确定,保证,担保
This medicine will ensure you a good night's sleep.
这药保证能让你好好睡一觉。

If you want to ensure that you catch the plane, take a taxi.
你要想确保能赶上那班飞机,就坐出租车去吧。
entail(pt.: entailed, pp.: entailed, prp.: entailing, pl.: entails)
v. 使必需,使蒙受
That will entail an early start tomorrow morning.
那就需要明晨很早动身.

He would have sold the property long ago had it not been entailed.
这些财产若非限定继承的话, 他早就卖掉了.
entangle(pt.: entangled, pp.: entangled, prp.: entangling)
v. 使...纠缠,卷入,使...混乱
My fishing line got entangled in some weeds.
我的钓鱼线同杂草纠缠在一起。

How did Mary manage to entangle her hair so badly in the brambles?
玛丽的头发缠紧在荆棘上了,她是怎么搞的?
enter(pt.: entered, pp.: entered, prp.: entering)
v. 进入,参加,开始

[计算机] 送入
Please do not enter before knocking on the door.
进来前请先敲门。

Let's not enter into details at this stage.
咱们不要在现阶段著手处理具体问题。
enterprise(pl.: enterprises)
n. 企业,事业
He is a man of great enterprise.
他是个事业心很强的人。

He works in a private enterprise.
他在一家私人企业工作。
entertain(pt.: entertained, pp.: entertained, prp.: entertaining)
v. 娱乐,招待,怀抱
I like to entertain friends with music and refreshments at home.
我喜欢在家里用音乐和茶点招待朋友。

The child entertained himself with his building blocks.
孩子在搭积木玩。
entertainment(pl.: entertainments)
n. 娱乐
This hotel is famous for its entertainment.
这家旅馆以殷勤待客著称。

He fell into the water, much to the entertainment of the onlookers.
他跌进水中,旁观者大乐。
enthusiasm(pl.: enthusiasms)
v.&n. 热情,热心
We were received with enthusiasm.
我们受到热烈的欢迎。

He expressed infectious enthusiasm to his voters.
他对他的选民表现出很有感染力的热情。
enthusiast(pl.: enthusiasts)
n. 热心人
A film or movie enthusiast.
影迷热衷于电影的人

A hockey enthusiast.
曲棍球热衷者
enthusiastic
a. 热情的,热心的
He is enthusiastic about helping others.
他热心助人。

None of the enthusiastic volunteers realized that they would die like dogs in the trenches of the Somme.
满腔热情的志愿军都没有认识到,他们会在萨默壕沟中悲惨地死去。
entire
a. 全部的,整个的
I am in entire agreement with you.
我完全同意你。

The flames devoured the entire building.
火焰吞没了整栋大楼。
entirely
ad. 完全地
It's your fault entirely.
这完全是你的过错。

I entirely agree with you.
我完全同意你的看法。
entirety
n. 全部
He devoted the entirety of his life to medical research.
他把毕生精力贡献给医学研究工作。

The entirety of media and agencies that collect, publish, transmit, or broadcast the news.
新闻界收集,出版,传播或播送新闻的媒体和机构的总称
entitle(pt.: entitled, pp.: entitled, prp.: entitling)
v. 取名为,给与名称,叫做,使有权利
The new book is entitled Love Story.
这本新书名叫《爱情故事》。

She read a poem entitled The Apple Tree'.
她读了一首题为《苹果树》的诗.
entity(pl.: entities)
n. 存在,实体
Representing one or all of the members of a class; not designating a unique entity.
非特定的代表某一种类的所有成员或其中一个的;不标志唯一存在的

The inland part of a political or geographic entity.
内陆一个政治或地理实体的内陆部分
entrance
n. 入口

v. 使出神,使入迷

vt. 使出神
He had passed the entrance examination of the college.
他已经通过了大学的入学考试。

The children watched entranced as the circus animals performed.
马戏团的动物们表演时,孩子们都看得入神。
entreat(pt.: entreated, pp.: entreated, prp.: entreating)
v. 恳求,乞求
He was accustomed to command, not to entreat.
他习惯于发号施令,而不是恳求他人。

He entreated her not to be angry.
他恳求她不要发怒。
entrepreneur
n. 企业家
One, especially an entrepreneur, that undertakes a task or job.
承担者;企业家承担任务或工作的人,尤指企业家

An unsuccessful entrepreneur.
一个不成功的企业家
entropy
n. 熵
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entrust(pt.: entrusted, pp.: entrusted, prp.: entrusting)
v. 信赖,信托,交托
Can I entrust you with the secret plans?
我能把这些秘密计划委托给你吗?

He's entrusted his children to my care for a day.
他托我照看一天孩子。
entry(pl.: entries)
n. 进入,入口,登记
How many entries are there for the high jump?
报名参加跳高比赛的有多少人?

This dictionary has over 30000 entries.
这本字典有3 万多词条。
enumerate(pt.: enumerated, pp.: enumerated, prp.: enumerating)
v. 列举,计算,枚举

[计算机] 枚举
She enumerated the items we had to buy.
她列出了我们要买的东西。

The teacher enumerated many examples to us for understanding.
为了我们理解,老师列举了很多事例。
enumerator
计数器
暂无例句
envelop(pt.: enveloped, pp.: enveloped, prp.: enveloping, pl.: envelops)
v. 包封,遮盖,包围
The papers are falling out of the envelop, push them back.
论文从封袋里掉出来了,把它们放回原处。

The building was soon enveloped in flames.
那幢建筑物很快就陷入了火海之中。
envelope(pl.: envelopes)
n. 信封
He addressed the envelope before mailing the letter.
寄信前,他在信封上写上地址。

The envelope was firmly sealed.
这个信封封得很严实。
envious
a. 嫉妒的
I am envious of his success.
我羡慕他的成功。

Aged people are always envious of young people's energy.
上年纪的人总羡慕年轻人的精力。
environ(pt.: environed, pp.: environed, prp.: environing)
v. 包围,环绕
Trees environ the yard.
树木环绕着那个院子。
environment(pl.: environments)
n. 环境
Children need a happy home environment.
孩子需要一个幸福的家庭环境。

The convocation about environment will be held on next Monday.
有关环境的会议将在下周一举行。
environmental
a. 环境的
This environmental effect of this new factory could be disastrous.
这家新工厂给自然环境带来的影响可能是灾难性的。

On the issue of industrial pollution, the environmental activist plead with the government not to soft-pedal.
自然环境保护活动分子请求政府不要对工业污染问题采取低调态度。
envisage(pt.: envisaged, pp.: envisaged, prp.: envisaging)
v. 面对,正视,想像
Nobody can envisage the consequences of total nuclear war.
没有人能想像出全面核子战争的後果.

I can't envisage the plan('s) working.
我无法设想计划能否行得通.
envy(pt.: envied, pp.: envied, prp.: envying, pl.: envies)
v. 嫉妒,羡慕

n. 妒忌,羡慕
I envy you.
我羡慕你。

He was filled with envy at my success.
他对我的成功满怀羡慕。
enzyme
n. 酶
An enzyme that promotes the passage of a substance across a cell membrane.
透性酶激活另一种物质穿透细胞膜的一种酶

A substance, especially an enzyme, that initiates or modifies the rate of a chemical reaction in a living body; a biochemical catalyst.
生物催化剂能在活的体内产生化学反应或改变生物体内化学反应速度的物质,尤指酶;生物化学催化剂
ephedrine
n. 麻黄碱,麻黄素
暂无例句
ephemeral
a. 朝生暮死的,生命短暂的
Short-lived or ephemeral, as a life.
短命的或短暂的,如生命

Perhaps the least prepossessing quality of Fox was that he cares too much about the ephemeral in politics: and Ford displays excessive zeal, to my mind, in teasing out these cares to the last twist and turn.
也许福克斯最不逗人喜欢的一点就是他把短促的政治生命看得过于重了。而在我看来,福特在诱使福克斯说出他的这些关心时显得过分热情,手法千奇百怪,使尽了手段。
epidemic(pl.: epidemics)
n. 传染病,流行病

a. 流行的,传染性的
I have an influenza epidemic.
我得了流行性感冒。

There has recently been an epidemic of crime in our major cities.
近来我们一些大城市中罪案频繁。
epilogue
n. 结语,尾声,收场白
Fortinbras speaks the epilogue in Shakespeare's Hamlet'.
在莎士比亚的《哈姆雷特》中, 由福丁布拉斯念收场白.

An actor in Elizabethan drama who recites the prologue and epilogue to a play and sometimes comments on the action.
解说员在伊丽莎白戏剧中朗诵序言和尾声以及有时关于演出评论的演员
episode(pl.: episodes)
n. 插曲,插话,(作品的一段)情节,有趣的事件
That's an episode in my life I'd rather forget!
那是我一生中宁愿忘记的经历!

The episode of this film sounds good.
这部电影的插曲很好听。
epithelial
a. 上皮的
暂无例句
epoch(pl.: epoches)
n. (新)纪元,(新)时代
Einstein's theory marked a new epoch in physics.
爱因斯坦理论开创了物理学的新纪元。

The teaching method marked a now epoch in education.
这种教学方法标志着教育的新时代。
EPROM
可擦可编程只读存储器
暂无例句
equal(pt.: equaled, pp.: equaled, prp.: equaling, pl.: equals)
n. 对手,匹敌,同辈

a. 相等的,平等的,胜任的

v. 等于,比得上

[计算机] 相等
None of us can equal her, either in beauty or as a dancer.
不管是容貌还是舞艺我们都比不上她。

He feels that they are his equals.
他觉得他们和他地位相等。
equality
n. 同等,平等
I do not believe in equality of capacity, but I do believe in equality of opportunity.
我不相信能力均等,但我确实相信机会均等。

The country's constitution embodies the ideals of freedom and equality.
这个国家的宪法体现了自由和平等的理想。
equalization
均衡,均等
暂无例句
equalizer
均衡器
暂无例句
equally
ad. 相等地,同样地,平等地
We can both run equally fast.
我们两个跑得一样快。

They shared the work equally between them.
他们把工作平分了。
equation(pl.: equations)
n. 方程(式),等式
The equation of wealth with happiness can be dangerous.
把财富与幸福等同起来是很危险的

What does x represent in this equation?
这个方程式中的x代表什麽?
equator
n. 赤道
Singapore is near the equator.
新加坡位于赤道附近。

The angular distance north or south of the earth's equator, measured in degrees along a meridian, as on a map or globe.
纬度地球赤道北或南的角距离,例如在地图或地球仪上沿着子午线用度数测量
equilibrium
n. 平衡,均衡
The equilibrium of force must be established in Europe.
必须确立欧洲的均势。

An influence or force tending to produce equilibrium; counterpoise.
平衡力趋向于产生平衡的影响或力量;平衡、均衡
equip(pt.: equipped, pp.: equipped, prp.: equipping)
v. 装备,设,穿~
The room is equipped with air conditioning.
这个房间装有空调设备。

He is equipped with much experience in teaching.
他具有丰富的教学经验。
equipment
n. 设备,装备
The complete equipment of the new hospital will take a year.
新医院的全部设备需要一年才能装备好。

The equipment must be bought from a supplier approved by the company.
设备必须从公司认可的供应商那里购买。
equitable
a. 公平的,公正的
Impartial; just; equitable.
公平的;公正的;无私的
equity(pl.: equities)
n. 权益,产权,股本;证券

n. 公平,公正
They shared the work of the house with perfect equity.
他们很公平地分担屋内的工作。

Robert Hood, president of McDonnell Douglas's Douglas Aircraft Co., told reporters today that his company would soon reach an agreement with the Taiwan Aerospace Corp. about the equity sale of$2 billion. The Taiwan company confirmed last week that the deal was in the works.
麦克唐纳·道格拉斯公司所属首格拉斯飞机公司总裁胡德今天告诉记者说,该公司与台翔公司将于短期内达成出售20亿美元股份的协议。台湾公司上周已证实项交易正在筹划中。
equivalence
n. 相等,等值
暂无例句
equivalent
a. 等价的,相等的

n. 相等物
He changed his pounds for the equivalent amount in dollars.
他把英镑兑换成等值的美元。

Changing his job like that is equivalent to giving him the sack.
那样调换他的工作等于是解雇了他。
equivocal
a. 意义不明确的,模棱两可的
The politician gave an equivocal answer.
那政客的答覆模棱两可.

Having a grammatical structure that allows of two interpretations; equivocal.
歧义的,模棱两可的一种语法结构可以有两种解释的;模棱两可的
equivocation
模糊话
Equivocation is first cousin to a lie.
含糊其词是谎话的近亲。

An equivocation; a quibble.
遁辞模棱两可的话;遁辞
era(pl.: eras)
n. 纪元,时代,年代
We are living in the computer era.
我们正生活在计算机时代。

It's an era of the miniskirt in the seventies.
七十年代是超短裙时代。
eradicate(pt.: eradicated, pp.: eradicated, prp.: eradicating)
v. 根除,扑减,根绝
He eradicated weeds in his garden.
他把花园中的杂草根除了。

Smallpox has almost been eradicated.
天花几乎已经被消灭了。
eradication
n. 根除
暂无例句
erase(pt.: erased, pp.: erased, prp.: erasing)
v. 抹去,擦掉

[计算机] 擦除
She couldn't erase the incident from her memory.
她难以忘记那次事件。

He erases pencil marks.
他擦去铅笔的痕迹。
eraser(pl.: erasers)
n. 橡皮擦
I use an eraser.
我使用橡皮擦。
erasure
n. 擦除,抹掉
暂无例句
erect(pt.: erected, pp.: erected, prp.: erecting)
a. 直立的,竖立的,笔直的

v. 竖立,使...直立,建筑
She held her head erect and her back straight.
她昂着头,把背挺得笔直。

They erected their tent at the foot of the mountain.
他们在山脚下支起了帐篷。
erection(pl.: erections)
n. 直立,竖起,建筑物
The erection of the building took several months.
建造这座建筑物花了好几个月时间。

She calls the new opera house "that hideous erection".
她把新歌剧院叫作 “那讨厌的庞然大物”。
ergonomics
人类工程学,人机工程学
暂无例句
erosion
n. 腐蚀,侵蚀
The erosion of the coastline by the sea was ignored by people.
海水对海岸的冲刷被人们忽视了。

They had to face the steady erosion of the president's credibility.
他们不得不面对总统的威信日渐丧失的局面。
err(pt.: erred, pp.: erred, prp.: erring)
v. 犯错,做错,犯罪
To err is human.
犯错人皆难免。

She erred in failing to meet him in person.
她错在没有亲自与他见面。
errand(pl.: errands)
n. 差使,差事
You must do the two errands this week.
你必须在一周内完成这两项任务。

I'll go there to do an errand.
我将去那里办件事。
erratic
adj.无确定路线, 不稳定的, 奇怪的, 游走的,移动的;偏离的,偏执的,固执的, 无规律的,

漂泊的, 反复无常的,漂游的

n.古怪的人, 漂泊无定的人
The singer gave an erratic performance.
演唱者未唱出水平.

Deliveries of goods are erratic.
不按规定送货.
erratum(pl.: errata)
勘误表
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erroneous
a. 错误的,不正确的
The result of your report is an erroneous conclusion.
你的报告结果是错误的结论。

We should not be infected by erroneous ideas.
我们不应该受错误观念的影响。
error(pl.: errors)
n. 错误,过失
The accident was caused by human error.
这宗事故是人为过失造成的。

There are several errors in the input.
输入中有好几处错误。
erupt(pt.: erupted, pp.: erupted, prp.: erupting)
v. 爆发
Violence has erupted on the streets.
大街上突然发生了暴乱.

The demonstration erupted into violence.
示威游行中突然出现了武斗.
eruption(pl.: eruptions)
n. 爆发,火山灰,出疹
The eruption of volcano makes many people lose their lives.
火山的爆发使许多人丧失了生命。

The hostilities will be on eruption.
战事即将爆发。
erythrocyte
n. 红细胞
暂无例句
escalate(pt.: escalated, pp.: escalated, prp.: escalating)
v. 扩大,升高,增强
Even a limited confrontation can escalate into a major war.
即使是局部的对抗也可能扩大成一场大战。
escalation(pl.: escalations)
扩大,增加
As what we have signed is a fix- price contract with escalation, the price can be changed without notice.
由于我们所签的是一份标价伸缩合同,价格可以不经事先通知而变动。
escalator(pl.: escalators)
n. 自动扶梯
暂无例句
escape(pt.: escaped, pp.: escaped, prp.: escaping, pl.: escapes)
n. 逃亡,避难设备

v. 逃脱,避开,溜走

[计算机] 换码
The thief jumped into a car and made his escape.
小偷跳上汽车逃走了。

The prisoner has escaped.
犯人逃走了。
escort(pt.: escorted, pp.: escorted, prp.: escorting, pl.: escorts)
n. 护送者,护卫者,护航舰

v. 护卫,护送
He offered to be her escort, but she declined it.
他提出护送她,但她谢绝了。

The troop ship was escorted by two warships.
运兵船由两艘军舰护航。
esophagus(pl.: esophagi)
n. 食道
A long, slender, flexible rod having a tuft or sponge at the end, used to remove foreign bodies from or apply medication to the larynx or esophagus.
除鲠器,食管探子纤细而可弯曲的长圆棒,其一端有一小片海绵或毛撮,用来去除喉部或食管的外来异物或给喉部或食道上药
esoteric
a. 秘传的
Belonging to or reserved for a small, select group; esoteric.
秘密的属于一个挑选出来的小群人的;专为其保留的;秘传的

Some words are really too esoteric for this dictionary.
有些单词实在太生僻了,未收入本词典内。
especial
a. 特别的,特殊的
This question is of especial importance.
这个问题特别重要。

Give my regards to Mary, John and by especial to Grandpa.
代我向玛丽、约翰,尤其向爷爷问好。
especially
ad. 特别,尤其
Noise is unpleasant, especially when you are trying to sleep.
噪音令人讨厌,尤其当你想睡觉的时候。

I love the country, especially in spring.
我喜欢这乡村,尤其是在春天。
essay
n. 短文,散文
There was a prize for the best essay on Shakespeare in the city.
这个城市设立了关于莎士比亚的优秀论文奖。

She made her first essays at cooking.
她初次尝试做菜。
essayist
n. 散文作家
The essayist's new book has been criticized by many people.
这位随笔作家的新书受到许多人的批评。

Some people have suggested that Proust is not a novelist at all, but an essayist.
有些人提出,普鲁斯特根本不是小说家,而是散文作家。
essence(pl.: essences)
n. 本质,精髓
The two things are the same in outward form but different in essence.
那两样东西在外表上相同,但在本质上不同。

Caution is the essence of that man's character.
谨慎是那人性格的本质。
essential(pl.: essentials)
n. 要素,要点

a. 必要的,重要的,本质的
Food is essential to life.
食物对生命是必不可少的。

Her most essential quality is kindness.
她最主要的品质是善良。
essentially
ad. 本质上,本来
He is essentially a very nice person.
他基本上是一个和蔼可亲的人。

He's essentially a very generous man.
他本质上是个十分慷慨的人。
establish(pt.: established, pp.: established, prp.: establishing)
v. 建立,确立,创办
Our company was established in 1994.
我们的公司成立于1994年。

His second novel established his fame as a writer.
他的第二部小说确立了他作家之名。
established
a. 确定的(建成的,建立的,被制定的)

v. 建立(制定,证实)
He has established his own firm.
他已建立起自己的公司。

We've established his innocence/(the fact) that he's innocent.
我们已证实他无罪.
establishment(pl.: establishments)
n. 确立,制定,设施
He keeps a large establishment.
他拥有巨大家业。

The establishment of that school took five years.
兴建那所学校花了五年的时间。
estate(pl.: estates)
n. 财产,房地产
The old man left an estate of two million dollars when he died.
那老人去世时留下二百万美元的遗产。

He has a beautiful estate near London.
他在离伦敦不远处有一个美丽的庄园。
esteem(pt.: esteemed, pp.: esteemed, prp.: esteeming)
n. 尊敬

v. 尊敬,尊重
She esteemed that she knew what life was.
她认为自己懂得什么是生活。

We esteem him to be worthy of trust.
我们认为他值得信任。
esthetic
a. 审美的
暂无例句
estimate(pt.: estimated, pp.: estimated, prp.: estimating, pl.: estimates)
n. 估计,估价

v. 估计,估价,评价
My estimate of the length of the room was 10 feet.
我估计房间的长度为10 英尺。

He is highly estimated among his colleagues.
他在同事中受到的评价很高。
estimation(pl.: estimations)
n. 判断,估计,尊重
In my estimation, he is a more suitable candidate.
我认为他是更合适的人选。

She' s certainly gone up in my estimation since she told the boss what she thought of him.
她对老板讲了自己对他的看法后,我就更加尊敬她了。
eternal
a. 永久的,永恒的
The idea that the world is eternal is now seldom advanced.
地球是永恒的这种看法现在很少提出了。

The bad man will suffer eternal damnation.
坏人将会受到永远的惩罚。
ether
n. 乙醚,醚
Ether was used formerly to put a patient to sleep before an operation.
从前人们在手术前用乙醚来使病人昏睡。

The merciful magic of ether was not used that day, so the poor soul had to bear their pain as best they may.
那天,由于没有使用能够魔术般解除疼痛的乙醚,那些可怜的人得尽量忍受他们的痛苦。
Ethernet
以太网
The firewall machine will require two ethernet card, one interface to the outside world and one to the master pop network.
防火墙计算机要求2张以太网卡,一个对外部世界的接口和一个对主POP网络的接口。
ethnic
a. 民族的,种族的

某文化群体的(典型的)
A member of the predominant ethnic group of Iran.
法尔西人伊朗主要种族的一员

Ethnic enclaves in a large city.
被围于大城市之中的少数民族
ethos
n. 民族精神,社会思潮,风气
暂无例句
etiquette
n. 礼仪,礼节,成规
The forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state.
外交礼节外交官和国家元首遵守的礼节和礼仪形式

Let us avoid the etiquette.
让我们免除礼节。
Europe
n. 欧洲
Is France in Europe?
法国在欧洲吗?

At its zenith the Roman Empire covered almost the whole of Europe.
罗马帝国在全盛时期几乎占据了整个欧洲。
European
a. 欧洲的

n. 欧洲人
He looks European.
他看上去像欧洲人。

She is the only European in the class.
她是班上唯一的欧洲人。
evacuate(pt.: evacuated, pp.: evacuated, prp.: evacuating)
v. 疏散,撤出,排泄
The region near the erupting volcano was evacuated rapidly.
火山爆发处附近已迅速撤空.

The soldiers evacuated the area as the enemy advanced.
敌军推进时, 士兵都撤出了那地区.
evade(pt.: evaded, pp.: evaded, prp.: evading)
v. 规避,逃避,躲避
He could not evade the law.
他逃避不了法律。

Genius is the capacity of evade hard work.
天才是避免苦干的能力。
evaluate(pt.: evaluated, pp.: evaluated, prp.: evaluating)
v. 评估,评价
"The research project has only been under way for three months, so it's too early to evaluate its success."
"这个研究项目进行了不过三个月,所以要对它的成绩作出评价为时尚早。"

The school has only been open for six months, so it's too early to evaluate its success.
这所学校开办还不过六个月,所以要对它的成绩作出评价为时尚早。
evaluation(pl.: evaluations)
n. 估价,评价
In software product evaluation, the totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs. Note: In a contractual environment, needs are specified, whereas in other environments, implied needs should be identified and defined.
在软件产品评价技术中,产品或服务满足规定需求或隐含需求的特征和特性的总和。注:在有合同的环境中,需求是在合同中规定的;而在其它环境中,则应对隐含需求进行验证和定义。

The opinion derived from such an evaluation.
诊断结果由这种评价取得的结论
evaporate(pt.: evaporated, pp.: evaporated, prp.: evaporating)
v. 蒸发,失去水分,消失
The water soon evaporated in the sunshine.
水在阳光下不久就蒸发了。

Heat evaporates water into steam.
水受热变成水蒸汽。
evaporation
n. 蒸发,脱水,干燥
Be careful not to lose too much liquid by evaporation.
小心,不要因为蒸发作用而失掉过多的水份。

The lateral or downward movement of dissolved or suspended material within soil when rainfall exceeds evaporation.
淋溶作用当降雨量超过蒸发量时,土壤中溶解或悬浮物的向侧面或向下的运动
evasion(pl.: evasions)
n. 逃避,藉口
The senate was censured for income tax evasion.
这名参议员因逃避缴纳所得税而受到指责。

Skill in evasion or deception; guile.
狡诈逃避或欺骗的技巧;诡计
eve
n. 前夜,前夕

n. [圣]夏娃
We went to the church to celebrate Christmas Eve.
我们去教堂庆祝圣诞前夕。

Preparing for the Christmas Eve feast makes me at my wit's end.
筹办圣诞宴会简直使我智穷才竭。
even(pt.: evened, pp.: evened, prp.: evening)
a. 平坦的,偶数的,相等的

ad. 甚至,恰好,正当
John doesn't go out even in the summer.
约翰甚至在夏天也不出门。

He won the first game and I won the second, so now we are even.
他赢了第一局,我赢了第二局,所以我们现在打平。
evening(pl.: evenings)
n. 傍晚,晚上
Could you come back home early this evening?
今天晚上你能早回家吗?

The evening sky flamed with red and orange.
傍晚天空的颜色是一片火红和橘黄相间。
evenly
ad. 平衡地,平坦地,平等地
His day is evenly divided between work and relaxation.
他一天的时间一半花在工作上, 一半用在娱乐上。

Spread a bit of this cream on your face and rub evenly for a while. It can smooth away wrinkles if you persist.
取本面霜少许搽于脸部,并均匀地按摩片刻,长期使用本品能消除皱纹。
event(pl.: events)
n. 大事,事件
I'll probably see you tomorrow, but in any event I'll phone.
明天我可能来看你,万一我来不了,我会打电话的。

This article discussed the events that led to her suicide.
这篇文章讨论了导致她自杀的一系列事件。
eventful
a. 变故多的,多事的,重要的
He has had an eventful life.
他一生有很多大事。

It is an eventful year.
这是一个有很多大事的一年。
events
n. 事件
These events led to the declaration of war.
这些事件导致了宣战。

History chronicles important events of the past.
历史记载历代重要的事件。
eventually
ad. 终于,最后
It was a long journey, but we eventually arrived.
旅程很长,但我们最后还是到达了。

The road became narrower and rougher and eventually petered out.
这条路越来越窄,越来越难走,最后终于消失了。
ever
ad. 曾经,永远,究竟
Have you ever been to Paris?
你去过巴黎吗?

What ever are you doing?
你究竟在干什么?
evergreen(pl.: evergreens)
n. 常绿树,常绿植物

a. 常绿的
Pines are evergreens.
松树是常青树。

I love these evergreen tunes.
我喜欢这些经久不衰的老曲子。
everlasting
a. 永恒的,持久的,无止境的
He believes in life everlasting after death.
他相信死后永生。

His brave deeds in the battle earned him everlasting glory.
他在那场战斗中的英勇事迹为他赢得了永恒的荣誉。
every
a. 每,每个,每隔...的
I enjoyed every minute of the party.
整个晚会我玩得都很愉快。

He has read every book on the shelves.
书架上所有的书他都读过了。
everybody
pron. 每人,人人
The police told everybody to remain in their cars.
警察叫大家都留在车里。

It's impossible to remember everybody's name.
把每个人的名字都记住是不可能的。
everyday
a. 每天的,日常的

b.平常的日子
After the explosion it was some time before the town resumed its everyday routines.
爆炸后经过相当一段时间,这个城镇才恢复了正常的生活秩序。

He does twenty push-ups everyday.
他每天做20个伏卧撑。
everyone
n. 每个人

pron. 每人,人人
In a small village, everyone knows everyone else.
在一个小村庄里,人人皆相识。

Not everyone likes this book.
并不是每个人都喜欢这本书。
everything
pron. 每件事,一切
Money isn't everything.
金钱不是一切。

Everything is ready now for the party.
宴会的准备工作现在都已就绪。
everywhere
ad. 到处,无论何处
The flowers are blooming everywhere.
鲜花到处盛开。

I was looking everywhere for Jenny.
我到处找詹妮。
evict(pt.: evicted, pp.: evicted, prp.: evicting)
v. 逐出,赶出,驱逐
The lessor can evict the lessee for failure to pay rent.
出租人可驱逐不付租金的承租人。

The tenant was evicted for non-payment of rent.
这个房客因为没有交房租而被赶出去了。
evidence(pt.: evidenced, pp.: evidenced, prp.: evidencing, pl.: evidences)
n. 根据,证据

vt. vi. 证实,证明
When the ship reached port, it bore abundant evidence of the severity of the storm.
船抵港时,船上满是受到暴风雨肆虐的痕迹。

There wasn't enough evidence to prove his guilt.
没有充分的证据能证明他有罪。
evident
a. 明显的,明白的
It was evident that the policy was a failure.
显然这项政策是失败的。

The purpose may not be immediately evident.
这种目的不一定显而易见。
evidently
ad. 明显地,显著地,必以为是
The cat was evidently incurable and the old couple had to get it put away.
这只猫的病显然没法治好了,老夫妇只得请人把它杀掉。

The owner evidently thought his duties ended with collecting the rents and every dwelling we visited told the same story of neglect.
这位房东显然认为他的责任只不过是收房租而已。我们看过的每一个住宅的情况也证实了这种失职的态度。
evil(pl.: evils)
a. 邪恶的,坏的

n. 邪恶,罪恶
War, famine and flood are terrible evils.
战争、饥荒和洪水都是可怕的灾祸。

His behavior showed he was an evil person.
他的行为表明他是一个邪恶的人。
evoke(pt.: evoked, pp.: evoked, prp.: evoking)
v. 唤起,引起
Tending or having the power to evoke.
唤起…的,引起…的有能力唤起的

Songs that evoke old memories.
唤起往日回忆的歌曲
evolution(pl.: evolutions)
n. 进化,发展,进展
Do you know about the evolution of a seed into a plant?
你知道从种子发展成为植物的过程吗?

Our political institutions are in continuous evolution.
我们的政治制度正在不断发展中.
evolutionary
a. 发展的(展开的,调优的)
The evolutionary decline or loss of a function, characteristic, or structure in an organism or a species.
退化(作用)一个生物体或物种的某种功能、特征或结构由于进化作用造成的衰退或丧失

Correspondence between parts or organs arising from evolutionary convergence.
异体同功由进化趋同而产生的部分或器官之间的对应现象
evolve(pt.: evolved, pp.: evolved, prp.: evolving)
v. 进展,进化,展开
He has evolved a new theory after many years of research.
他经过多年的研究, 逐渐总结出了新的理论.

Many Victorians were shocked by the notion that Man had evolved from lower forms of life.
在维多利亚时代, 许多人对於人是由低级生物进化而来的见解大为震惊.
ex
n. 试验过的(过剩,激励器,激磁,排气,膨胀)
Cargo ex pacification extremely inferior now under survey we reserve right of claim airmail sealed sample
联合太平洋号上的货物质量极差,现正在检验之中。我们保留索赔的权力,今以航空寄上密封样本。

A stock price ex dividend.
不包括股息的股票价格
exacerbate(pt.: exacerbated, pp.: exacerbated, prp.: exacerbating)
vt. 加重(使...恶化,激怒)
Scratching exacerbates a skin rash.
皮疹搔後会恶化.

Her mother's interference exacerbated the difficulties in their marriage.
她母亲从中干预使他们的婚姻雪上加霜.
exact(pt.: exacted, pp.: exacted, prp.: exacting)
a. 精确的

vt. 强求,要求,索取
What is the exact size of the room?
这个房间的确切面积是多少?

I don't know the exact terms of the contract.
我不知道合同的正确条款。
exactly
a. 完全的

ad. 恰好地,正好地,正确地,精确地,正是
Tell me exactly where he is.
确切地告诉我他在什么地方。

Their answers are exactly the same.
他们的回答完全一样。
exaggerate(pt.: exaggerated, pp.: exaggerated, prp.: exaggerating)
v. 夸大,夸张
The seriousness of the situation has been much exaggerated by the press.
形势的严重性被报纸夸大了。

He has an exaggerated idea of his own importance.
他自视过高。
exaggerated
a. 言过其辞的
The seriousness of the situation has been much exaggerated by the press.
形势的严重性被报纸夸大了。

He has an exaggerated idea of his own importance.
他自视过高。
exaggeration(pl.: exaggerations)
n. 夸张
I can say without exaggeration that she is an angel.
我可以毫不夸张地说她是个天使。

The selected truths, exaggerations, and lies of wartime propaganda.
被选择出来的事实、夸张以及战时宣传的谎言
exalt(pt.: exalted, pp.: exalted, prp.: exalting)
v.(高度)赞扬,歌颂
He was exalted to the position of general manager.
他被提升到总经理的职位。

All the people of whom you and I are the rag-tag and bobtail, all the camp followers of western civilization, we have taken it for granted that even if we did not live up to those exalted ethical standards, we did a great deal better than anyone else.
我们所有的人,包括你和我这样的下层平民,以及所有西方文明的依附者都认为,即使我们尚未达到那些崇高的道德标准,我们也还是是比别的任何人都干得好得多。
exalted
a. 尊贵的,高位的,高尚的
Elevated in character; exalted.
品德高尚的;崇高的

He was exalted to the position of general manager.
他被提升到总经理的职位。
exam
n. 考试
He didn't pass the exam, but it was a good attempt.
他虽然没有通过考试,但他做了很大的努力。

He studied hard, and in consequence he passed the exam.
他努力学习,因此通过了考试。
examination(pl.: examinations)
n. 检查,考试
The examination of all the witness lasted two hours.
对全部证人的讯问持续了两个小时。

I will take an examination tomorrow.
明天我将参加一场考试。
examine(pt.: examined, pp.: examined, prp.: examining)
v. 检查,调查,考试

[计算机] 检测
The doctor examined her carefully.
医生仔细检查了她的身体。

The policeman who was sent down to examine, says me house has been broken open on the most scientific principles.
派来调查的警察说,我家的大门是根据极其合乎科学的原理给撬开来的。
example(pl.: examples)
n. 榜样,例子
Her diligence has set an example to the others.
她的勤奋为其他人树立了榜样。

This church is a classic example of medieval architecture.
这座教堂是中世纪建筑风格的典型实例。
exasperate(pt.: exasperated, pp.: exasperated, prp.: exasperating)
v. 使...恼怒,激怒,恶化
She was exasperated at his stupidity.
她因为他的愚笨而发怒。

That child exasperates me.
那孩子真让我生气。
exasperation
n. 恼怒
`Stop that noise,' he cried out in exasperation.
`不要发出那种噪音,'他愤怒地大喊.
excavate(pt.: excavated, pp.: excavated, prp.: excavating)
v. 挖,挖开,凿通
Excavate an ore-rich hillside.
在富矿山上挖洞穴
exceed(pt.: exceeded, pp.: exceeded, prp.: exceeding)
v. 超过,胜过,越出

vt. 超过,胜过
Demand began to exceed supply.
开始供不应求。

His knowledge of history exceeds mine.
他的历史知识超过我。
exceedingly
ad. 非常(极其,极度地,很)
We found out that he was exceedingly fond of fishing.
我们发现他极其喜欢钓鱼。

My teacher asked me to answer an exceedingly difficult question.
老师让我回答一个非常难的问题。
excel(pt.: excelled, pp.: excelled, prp.: excelling)
v. 胜过,优于,擅长

[计算机] 软件名称
He excels all other composers of his period.
他超过了同时期的所有其他作曲家。

He excels in painting.
他擅长绘画。
excellence(pl.: excellences)
n. 优秀,卓越,优点
We all praised the excellence of her cooking.
我们都称赞了她烹饪技术的高超。

The firm is a byword for excellence.
这家商号是优质的保证.
excellent
a. 极好的,优秀的
He worked out an excellent idea.
他想出了一个极好的主意。

Your examination results are excellent.
你的考试成绩优异。
except(pt.: excepted, pp.: excepted, prp.: excepting)
v. 除,除外,反对

prep. 除了...之外,若不是,除非
I excepted James from my invitation.
我没有邀请詹姆斯。

They all went to sleep except me.
除我之外,他们都去睡觉了。
exception(pl.: exceptions)
n. 例外
Most children like sweets, but there are some exceptions.
大多数孩子都喜欢吃糖果,但也有一些例外。

He took great exception to what I said.
他极力反对我的话。
exceptional
a. 例外的,异常的,特别的
This weather is exceptional for June.
六月里这样的天气是反常的。

We've enjoyed an exceptional run of fine weather recently.
我们这里最近天气好极了.
excerpt
n. 摘录

v. 摘录,摘要

vt. 摘,引用
An excerpt from one of these letters, read as part of a religious service.
使徒书信节选从使徒书信中选取的,作为宗教仪式或活动的一部分来诵读的一段

A closely linked series, especially of excerpted writings or commentaries.
连锁系列紧密相接的系列,尤指节录作品或评论
excess(pl.: excesses)
a. 过量的,附加的

n. 超过,超越,过度,过量
The fat boy went on a diet to get rid of his excess weight.
这个胖男孩节制饮食以减轻过量的体重。

Usury is interest in excess of a legal rate.
高利贷是指超过法定利率取息。
excessive
a. 过多的,过分的
Excessive rainfall had made the harvest impossible.
雨量过多,丰收已经不可能了。

I consider the excessive smoking and drinking tend to cloud the brain.
我认为过多的抽烟和过量的酗酒,会使人的头脑迟钝。
exchange(pt.: exchanged, pp.: exchanged, prp.: exchanging, pl.: exchanges)
n. 交换,汇兑,交易所

v. 交换,交易,兑换
A soldier was wounded in the exchange.
一名士兵在交火中受伤。

We exchanged our opinions about the event at the meeting.
在会上,我们就此事交换了意见。
exchangeable
a. 可交换的,可兑换的,可替换的
Sale goods in this shop are not exchangeable.
本店货物售出概不退换.

A commodity, such as gold, or an officially issued coin or paper note that is legally established as an exchangeable equivalent of all other commodities, such as goods and services, and is used as a measure of their comparative values on the market.
钱,货币,纸币一种商品,如金子或官方发行的铸币或纸币,把这种货币或纸币定为可与其他一切商品、如货物和服务的等价交换物,并用作市场交换价值的尺度
excise(pt.: excised, pp.: excised, prp.: excising)
n. 货物税,国产税

vt. 收税,切除
The censor insisted on excising the passage from the film.
电影审查员坚持剪去影片的这一段.

The surgeon excised the lump from her breast.
外科医生切除了她乳房的肿块.
excision
n. 切除,删除,切除之物
The excision, if not done in time, tends to complications.
如不及时切除,可能导致并发症。

The surgical excision of one or both of the adrenal glands.
肾上腺切除术一个或一对肾上腺的外科切除手术
excite(pt.: excited, pp.: excited, prp.: exciting)
v. 刺激,使...兴奋,激励
The good news excited everybody.
这个好消息使每一个人都很兴奋。

Your remark excited him to jealousy.
你的话引起了他的嫉妒。
excited
a. 兴奋的
The boys broke into shrill, excited cheering.
男孩子们突然迸发出刺耳的兴奋的欢呼声。

I was so excited to see snow that I was indifferent to the cold.
我看到雪激动得连寒冷都不在乎了。
excitement
n. 激动,兴奋
He kept calm amid all these excitements.
他在这些使人激动的事件中保持镇静。

The boys were running in excitement.
男孩们兴奋地跑来跑去。
exciting
a. 令人兴奋的
What exciting news this is!
这是多么令人兴奋的消息!

That is an exciting game.
那是一场令人兴奋的比赛。
exclaim(pt.: exclaimed, pp.: exclaimed, prp.: exclaiming)
v. 大叫,呼喊,大声叫
The newspapers exclaimed against the government's action.
报纸指责政府的行动。

She exclaimed at the beautiful view.
她对这美丽的景色感到惊奇。
exclamation(pl.: exclamations)
n. 惊呼,惊叹词
"Good heavens!" is an exclamation of surprise.
“天哪!”是一个表示惊讶的感叹语。

My sainted aunt! ie as an exclamation expressing surprise.
我的妈呀! (表示惊讶的用语).
exclude(pt.: excluded, pp.: excluded, prp.: excluding)
v. 除外,排除,拒绝

[计算机] 排除
We cannot exclude the possibility that he killed his wife.
我们不能排除他杀了他妻子的可能性。

No one was excluded from sentry duty.
人人都得站岗放哨。
exclusion
n. 排除,除外,逐出
The exclusion of women from the temple made them feel sad.
妇女被排斥于寺院之外使得她们很难过。

He spends his spare time gardening, to the exclusion of all other interests.
他把空余时间都用在园艺上了,没有任何其他爱好。
exclusive(pl.: exclusives)
a. 独占的,唯一的,排外的

[计算机] 互斥的
This company has exclusive rights for the sale of Ford cars in the city.
这家公司享有福特汽车在本市的独家经销权。

Dictionary-making has not been his exclusive employment.
编字典一直都不是他唯一的工作。
exclusively
ad. 排他地(独占地,专门地,仅仅,只)
He writes exclusively for China Daily.
他专给《中国日报》写稿。

This room is exclusively for women.
这个房间是供妇女专用的。
exclusivity
n. 独家经营权
暂无例句
excrement
n. 排泄物,粪便
The pavement was covered with dogs' excrement.
便道上满是狗屎。

A piece of excrement.
屎蛋,粪一块排泄物
excrete(pt.: excreted, pp.: excreted, prp.: excreting)
v. 排泄,分泌
Dogs are not permitted to foul (ie excrete on) the pavement.
禁止狗在人行道上便溺.
excretory
a. 排泄的
Serving to carry waste out of the body; excretory.
排泄的用来把废物带出体外的;排泄的

The excretory opening of the digestive tract in animals such as birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
肛门鸟、爬行动物、两栖动物以及鱼等动物的消化道的排泄口
excursion(pl.: excursions)
n. 远足,短途旅行
We shall make an excursion to Hangzhou this weekend.
这个周末我们将去杭州旅行。

The excursion was the high spot of our holiday.
我们那个假日的最大乐趣是远足。
excuse(pt.: excused, pp.: excused, prp.: excusing, pl.: excuses)
n. 借口,理由;低劣的样品

v. 原谅
Please excuse my bad handwriting.
请原谅我的字写得不好。

His excuse for being late was that he had missed the train.
他迟到的理由是没有赶上火车。
executable
可执行的
A program that translates a source program into an executable program(an object program).
一种把源程序翻译成可执行程序(即目标程序)的程序。
execute(pt.: executed, pp.: executed, prp.: executing)
v. 执行,实行,完成

[计算机] 执行
The nurse executed the doctor's orders.
护士执行医生的命令。

Congress makes the laws; the President executes them.
国会制定法律,总统执行法律。
execution(pl.: executions)
n. 实行,完成,执行
There used to be public executions.
处决囚犯过去都是公开执行的。

The artillery did great execution.
这种大炮的威力很大。
executive(pl.: executives)
a. 行政的

n. 执行者,主管
The President of the United States is the chief executive.
美国总统是行政首脑。

He is a man of great executive ability.
他是个具有极高管理才能的人。
executor(pl.: executors)
n. 遗嘱执行人
He was appointed to act as the executor.
他被指定为遗嘱执行人。

The executor shared out the estate.
遗嘱执行人把遗产分给各人。
exemplify(pt.: exemplified, pp.: exemplified, prp.: exemplifying)
v. 例证,例示
This painting exemplifies the artist's early style.
这幅画是该画家早期艺术风格的典型.

The recent oil price rises exemplify the difficulties which the motor industry is now facing.
最近的石油涨价是汽车工业正面临的困难的一个例子。
exempt(pt.: exempted, pp.: exempted, prp.: exempting, pl.: exempts)
n. 免税者,被免除义务者

a. 免除的

v. 使免除
Poor eyesight will exempt you from military service.
视力不佳将使你免服兵役。

These houses are exempt from paying rates.
这些房子是免付捐税的。
exemption(pl.: exemptions)
n. 免除
An exemption from a church law, a vow, or another similar obligation granted in a particular case by an ecclesiastical authority.
特许,赦免在特定情况下,由教会当权者授权赦免的教会法律、誓约或其他类似的义务的免除

The document containing this exemption.
特许状包含这种特许的文件
exercise(pt.: exercised, pp.: exercised, prp.: exercising, pl.: exercises)
n. 练习,作业,运动

v. 练习,运动,运用
What others think exercises a great influence on most of us.
别人怎样想对我们多半会产生很大影响。

If you don't get more exercise, you'll get fat.
如果你不多作运动,就会发胖。
exerciser
试验程序
暂无例句
exert(pt.: exerted, pp.: exerted, prp.: exerting)
v. 发挥,运用,施以影响
Her husband exerted a lot of pressure on her to succeed.
她丈夫殷切地希望她能成功,给了她很大的压力。

He exerted all his influence to make them accept his plan.
他用尽一切影响力使他们接受他的计划。
exertion(pl.: exertions)
n. 努力,发挥,运用
Now that I'm 90, I find the exertions of travelling too great.
我已经年届90,出远门已力不从心。

Physical or mental exertion, especially when difficult or exhausting; work.
劳动体力或脑力的运用,尤指出现困难或精疲力尽时;工作
exhale(pt.: exhaled, pp.: exhaled, prp.: exhaling)
v. 呼气,发出,发散
She exhaled slowly to show her annoyance.
她长叹以示厌烦。

He lit his cigar and exhaled smoke.
他点燃雪茄,然后吐出烟雾。
exhaust(pt.: exhausted, pp.: exhausted, prp.: exhausting, pl.: exhausts)
n. 排气,排气装置

v. 用尽,耗尽,使...精疲力尽

[计算机] 排除
She did not cry out; her tears were exhausted.
她哭不出来了,因为眼泪都已哭干了。

The exhaust pipe shot sparks.
排气管中射出了火星。
exhausted
v. 取尽(排出,详细讨论,包括)

a. 用完的
The exhausted troops surrendered.
部队人困马乏结果投降了。

The tail exhaust pipe of the motor vehicle emitted poisonous smoke.
机动车的尾部排气管排出有毒的浓烟。
exhaustion
n. 疲惫,筋疲力尽,竭尽
The mine was closed owing to exhaustion.
这个煤矿因矿源枯竭而被关闭。

He is in a state of exhaustion.
他在疲惫状态中。
exhaustive
a. 无遗漏的,彻底的,详尽的
An exhaustive study.
一项彻底的研究
exhibit(pt.: exhibited, pp.: exhibited, prp.: exhibiting, pl.: exhibits)
n. 展览品,陈列品,展览

v. 展现,陈列,展览

[计算机] 呈现
Many unearthed cultural relics were exhibited at the museum.
博物馆展出了许多出土文物。

She exhibited great powers of endurance during the climb.
她在攀登过程中表现出极大的耐力。
exhibition(pl.: exhibitions)
n. 展览,展览会
Did you see the art exhibition downtown?
你看了闹市区的美术展览吗?

People at the party were embarrassed when Frank got drunk and made an exhibition of himself.
弗兰克喝醉了,出尽洋相,使参加聚会的人很难为情。
exhilarate(pt.: exhilarated, pp.: exhilarated, prp.: exhilarating)
v. 使高兴的,使愉快的
暂无例句
exhort(pt.: exhorted, pp.: exhorted, prp.: exhorting)
v. 劝诫,忠告
The chairman exhorted the party workers to take action.
主席敦促党的工作人员采取行动。

He often exhorts Mary to work harder.
他经常勉励玛丽要更加努力工作。
exile(pt.: exiled, pp.: exiled, prp.: exiling, pl.: exiles)
n. 放逐,流放,被放逐者

v. 放逐,流放
He was exiled from the country for one year.
他被放逐一年。

The king was sent into exile.
国王遭到放逐。
exist(pt.: existed, pp.: existed, prp.: existing)
v. 存在
The Roman Empire existed for several centuries.
罗马帝国存在了几百年。

Man cannot exist without air.
没有空气人就不能生存。
existence(pl.: existences)
n. 存在,生存
The newspaper ceased to appear after an existence of three months.
该报发行3 个月后停刊了。

The family lived a precarious existence.
这家人过着朝不保夕的生活。
existing
[计算机] 现有的
We should make a better use of the existing equipment.
我们应该更好地利用现有设备。

In computer security, any weakness or flaw existing in a system, the susceptibility of a system to a specific threat attack or harmful event, or the opportunity available to a threat agent to mount that attack.
在计算机安全学中,存在于一个系统内的弱点或缺陷,系统对一个特定的威胁攻击或危险事件的敏感性,或进行攻击的威胁作用的可能性。
exit(pt.: exited, pp.: exited, prp.: exiting)
n. 出口,退场,离去

v. 退出,脱离
At the end of the third scene the actress exits.
该女演员于第三场结束时退场。

There are four emergency exits in the department store.
这家百货公司有四个紧急出口。
exonerate(pt.: exonerated, pp.: exonerated, prp.: exonerating)
v. 免除责任,确定无罪

vt. 使免罪
暂无例句
exoneration
n. 免罪,免除
暂无例句
exorbitant
a. 过高的
The practice of lending money and charging the borrower interest, especially at an exorbitant or illegally high rate.
高利贷借给他人钱并要求贷者付很高的利息的做法,尤其利息异常地或非法地高
exotic
a. 异国的,外来的
The film retains much of the book's exotic flavour.
这部电影保存了原著的许多异国情调.

Exotic tropical plants in a greenhouse.
温室里引进的热带植物
expand(pt.: expanded, pp.: expanded, prp.: expanding)
v. 使...膨胀,详述,扩张

[计算机] 扩充
The petals of many flowers expand in the sunshine.
许多花的花瓣在阳光中绽放。

Our foreign trade has expanded during recent years.
近年来我们的对外贸易有所扩大。
expander(pl.: expanders)
扩充器
暂无例句
expanding
扩展的,扩充的
The expanding economy enriched the peasants.
不断发展的经济使农民们富裕起来。

The project was predicated on the assumption that the economy was expanding.
这一计划是以经济发展的设想为依据的.
expansile
a. (可)增大的
暂无例句
expansion(pl.: expansions)
n. 扩大,膨胀
Metals undergo expansion when heated.
金属加热时会膨胀。

This book is an expansion of the play he wrote before.
这本书是他以前写的剧本的扩充。
expect(pt.: expected, pp.: expected, prp.: expecting)
v. 预期,盼望,期待
The journey was not as nice as we had expected.
旅途不象我们预想的那样好。

I will do what is expected of me.
我会尽本分的。
expectancy(pl.: expectancies)
n. 期待(公算)
Women have a higher life expectancy than men.
女人比男人的预期寿命长.

A quiver of expectancy ran through the audience.
全场引颈以待, 群情鼎沸.
expectation
n. 期待,期望

v. 期待,前程
He has great expectations from his uncle.
他渴望从叔叔那继承大笔遗产。

She ate a light lunch in expectation of a good dinner.
她午饭吃得很少,期待晚饭时饱餐一顿。
expedience
n. 便利,权宜之计
He acted from expediency, not from principle.
他为求达到目的, 丧失了原则.
expedient(pl.: expedients)
n. 权宜之计,临时手段

a. 权宜的,方便的,有用的
He thought it expedient not to tell his wife where he had been.
他认为不告诉妻子他去过哪里是适宜的。

As he had forgot his keys, he got into the house by the simple expedient of climbing through the window.
他由于忘了带钥匙,便以简单的应急办法从窗户爬进屋里。
expedite(pt.: expedited, pp.: expedited, prp.: expediting)
v. 加快,促进
Expedite offer afraid buyer ready withdraw as others contact him.
糨公司正与之接触,请速予报价,否则买主准备撤走。

Shipment is ready, expedite credit.
船已装完,请速开信用证。
expedition(pl.: expeditions)
n. 远征,探险队,迅速
The mail is conveyed with expedition.
那封信被迅速地传递出去。

They planned to organize a scientific expedition.
他们计划组织一次科学考察。
expel(pt.: expelled, pp.: expelled, prp.: expelling)
v. 驱逐,逐出,开除
He was expelled from the school.
他被学校开除了。

The bullet was expelled from the gun.
子弹从枪中射出。
expend(pt.: expended, pp.: expended, prp.: expending)
v. 花费,消耗,支出
I had expended much time on the work but they told me it's useless.
我花了很多时间在这件工作上,他们却告诉我说这是无用的。

The soldiers expended all their ammunition in that fight.
士兵在那场战斗中用尽了所有的弹药。
expenditure(pl.: expenditures)
n. (时间、劳力、金钱等)支出,使用,消耗
The expenditure of money on weapons is very large.
购置武器的开支很大。

Limit your expenditure to what is essential.
你要把开销限制在必要的范围内。
expense(pl.: expenses)
n. 消费,支出
It's too much of an expense for me to own a car.
对我来说,拥有一辆汽车的花费太大。

He finished the job at the expenses of his health.
他以牺牲健康完成了这项工作。
expenses
n. 费用,开支
The incidental expenses of cars in this city are expensive.
这个城市汽车的附加费用很昂贵。

Could you detail all your expenses on this form?
请把你的各项开支列在这张表格上,好吗?
expensive
a. 昂贵的
The dress is too expensive for me to buy.
那衣服太昂贵,我买不起。

The manufacture of these small components is expensive.
制造这些小部件是非常昂贵的。
experience(pt.: experienced, pp.: experienced, prp.: experiencing, pl.: experiences)
n. 经历,经验

v. 经历,体验
He experienced great difficulty in getting a visa to leave the country.
他申请出国签证经历了很大的困难。

We learn from the past, experience the present and hope for success in the future.
我们从过去中学习,体验现在,展望未来的成功。
experienced
a. 有经验的
I want some persons more experienced than Tom.
我要一些比汤姆更有经验的人。

Only experienced pilots fly large passenger aircraft.
只有有经验的飞行员才能驾驶大型客机。
experiment(pt.: experimented, pp.: experimented, prp.: experimenting, pl.: experiments)
n. 实验,试验,尝试

v. 实验,尝试
Some scientists experiment on animals.
有些科学家用动物做试验。

Small businesses are anxious to experiment with computers.
小型企业都急于试用计算机。
experimental
a. 实验(性)的,试验(性)的
The technique is still at the experimental stage.
这项技术正处于实验阶段。

In experimental plots the yield has been doubled.
在试验田里,产量已(被)提高了一倍。
experimentation
n. 实验,试验
The process of conducting such a test; experimentation.
实验过程做这种试验的过程;实验

A room or building equipped for scientific experimentation or research.
实验室用于科学实验或研究的房屋或建筑
expert(pl.: experts)
a. 熟练的,内行的

n. 专家,能手
According to expert opinions, they gave up the experiment immediately.
根据专家们的意见,他们马上放弃了这项试验。

He is an well-known expert in finance.
他是知名的金融专家。
expertise
n. 专家的意见,专门技术
And the scientist in Boston will be able to call on the expertise of the scientist in Shanghai, and all of it in a matter of seconds.
同样,在美国波士顿的一位科学家,也将能够向上海的一位科学家要求提供专门知识。而这种联系只需要几秒钟的时间就可以接通。

But the areas of our mutual cooperation continue to expand. We have already agreed to cooperate more closely in trade, technology, investment, and exchanges of scientific and managerial expertise.
但是我们彼此合作的领域还在不断增加。我们已经商定在贸易、技术、投资以及科学与管理专门知识的交流等方面更密切地合作。
expiration
n. 呼出,呼气,终止
The expiration of contract is coming.
合同快到期了。

When is the expiration of your driving license?
你的驾驶执照何时到期?
expire(pt.: expired, pp.: expired, prp.: expiring)
v. 期满,失效,终止,断气
My passport is due to expire in two months.
我的护照再过两个月就到期了。

Our current contract is about to expire, and we'll need to discuss a new one.
欧文们现有合同快要期满了,需要再谈一个新合同。
expiry(pl.: expiries)
n. 逾期
暂无例句
explain(pt.: explained, pp.: explained, prp.: explaining)
解释,说明
That explains why she is not here.
那就说明了她不在这里的原因。

The lawyer explained the new law to us.
律师向我们解释了新法律。
explanation(pl.: explanations)
n. 解释,说明
Did he provide a satisfactory explanation?
他是否给出了令人满意的解释?

What did he say in explanation of his stupid behavior?
他说了什么来解释他那愚蠢的行为?
explanatory
a. 解释的,说明的
An explanatory table or list of the symbols appearing on a map or chart.
图例对出现在地图上或图表中的有关符号进行解释的一览表或清单

Serving to explain; explanatory.
作解释用的;说明的
expletive
a. 填补的(补足的,附加的,多余的)

n. 填补物
He uttered several vigorous expletives when he dropped the iron on his foot.
他的熨斗掉下砸在脚上, 他随口骂了几声.

`Damn!' is an expletive.
`该死!'是咒骂语.
explicit
a. 明确的,详述的,明晰的,外在的
He gave me explicit directions on how to get there.
他清清楚楚地告诉我怎样到达那里.

She was quite explicit about why she left.
她对自己离去的原因直言不讳.
explicitly
ad. 明白地, 明确地
The definition of a global symbol that is not explicitly available for reference by modules linked with the module in which the definition occurs.
一种全局符号定义,它不能被与定义该全局符号的模块相链接的其它模块直接引用。
explode(pt.: exploded, pp.: exploded, prp.: exploding)
v. 爆炸,爆发,激发

[计算机] 爆炸
He exploded with rage.
他勃然大怒,暴跳如雷。

The firework exploded in his hand.
那个爆竹在他手里响了。
exploit
n. 功绩,勋绩

v. 开发,利用,开拓
People should read the related regulations before they exploit natural resources.
在开发自然资源前,人们应该先了解相关的规定。

Television advertisers can exploit a captive audience.
电视广告商能利用被动观众.
exploitation
n. 开发,开采,自私的利用
Generally speaking, mineral exploitation is a feast-or-famine industry.
一般来说,开矿这种事业不是大大成功便是彻底失败。

Exploitation of unwary consumers.
对粗心消费者的不当利用
exploration(pl.: explorations)
n. 探险,踏勘,探测
They decided to make a full exploration of the accident.
他们决定对事故做一次全盘研究。

It is true during their explorations they often faced difficulties and dangers of the most perilous nature.
确实在探险中,他们经常面临着各种最有危险性的艰难和险阻。
explore(pt.: explored, pp.: explored, prp.: exploring)
v. 探险,探测,探究

[计算机] 探讨
The experts are exploring every part of the island.
专家们正在勘查这个岛的各个部分。

He had an itch to get away and explore.
他等不及要动身去探险。
explorer(pl.: explorers)
n. 探测者
This famous explorer finally died in loneliness.
这位著名的探险家最后在孤寂中死去。

Christopher Columbus was one of the great explorers.
克里斯托弗·哥伦布是伟大的探险家。
explosion(pl.: explosions)
n. 爆炸,爆发
The explosion of oil prices caused an economical crisis.
石油价格的急剧上涨引起了经济危机。

The explosion was heard a mile away.
那爆炸声一英里外也可以听到。
explosive(pl.: explosives)
a. 爆炸(性)的

n. 炸药
Hydrogen is highly explosive.
氢极易爆炸。

Politics can be an explosive subject.
政治问题容易引起争论。
exponent(pl.: exponents)
n. 说明者,说明物

a. 说明的

n. 指数
Swiss sculptor, painter, and exponent of surrealism who is best known for his elongated sculptures of human figures, such as Walking Man(1960).
贾科尼亚特提,阿尔贝托1901-1966瑞士雕刻家、画家、超现实主义者,他最著名的是他对人体外形的拉长的雕刻,如行走的人(1960年)

French painter who was a leading exponent and theorist of the cubist movement.
布拉克,乔治斯1882-1963法国画家,是立体派的主要倡导者和理论家
exponential
指数的
暂无例句
exponentiation
求幂
暂无例句
export
输出,出口
What are the chief exports of your country?
你们国家有哪些主要的出口物品?

Africa is exporting beef to Europe.
非洲向欧洲出口牛肉。
exportation(pl.: exportations)
n. 出口
暂无例句
exporter(pl.: exporters)
n. 出口商
Argentina is a big exporter of beef products.
阿根廷是牛肉制品的一大出口国。

Our exporters proudly kept the flag flying at the international trade exhibition.
在国际贸易展览会上,我国的出口商为国争光。
expose
v. 暴露,揭穿,陈列
The reporter was killed because he tried to expose a plot.
这名记者因为试图揭露一个阴谋而被杀害。

You shouldn't expose the soldiers to unnecessary risks.
你不应该让士兵们冒不必要的危险。
exposition(pl.: expositions)
n. 博览会,展览会,说明
The industrial exposition will be held on September.
工业博览会将于九月召开。

He made an exposition of the advantages of nuclear power.
他对核动力的优越性做了阐述。
exposure(pl.: exposures)
n. 暴露,揭露,曝光
Exposure of the body to strong sunlight can be harmful.
身体受烈日暴晒会造成伤害。

How many exposures have you left?
还剩多少底片没有照?
express
n. 快车,快递,专使

a. 急速的,明确的

v. 表达,表示
I can't express how grateful I am.
我说不出我有多么感激。

She is the express image of her mother.
她和她母亲长得一模一样。
expression(pl.: expressions)
n. 表达,表示,表现,表情,措辞,词句
The scenery was beautiful beyond expression.
那风景美丽得无法形容。

There was an expression of discontent on her face.
她脸上有不满的表情。
expressive
a. 表达的
She gave us an expressive smile.
她意味深长地笑了笑。

It's an expressive piece of music.
这是一首抒情乐曲。
expressly
ad. 明白地,清楚地,特别地
You were expressly told not to touch my papers.
已经明确地告诉过你不要动我的文件.

"I told you expressly to lock the door, but you didn't follow me."
"我明白地对你说过要锁上门,但你没有听我的话。"
expressway(pl.: expressways)
n. 高速公路
A toll is charged for the use of the expressway.
在那条高速公路上行驶需付通行费。

The expressway mars the beauty of the countryside.
这条高速公路破坏了农村的田园美景。
expulsion(pl.: expulsions)
n. 逐出,开除,驱逐
An agent that destroys or causes the expulsion of parasitic intestinal worms.
驱肠虫剂,灭肠虫剂可消灭或驱除肠内寄生虫的药物

After his expulsion from the cabinet the minister became the subject of a smear campaign. It seems the media and the public alike take pleasure in hitting a man when he's down.
自从被赶出内阁,这位部长便成了造遥中伤活动的目标,似乎宣传工具及公众舆论都同意喜欢使人雪上加霜。
expunge(pt.: expunged, pp.: expunged, prp.: expunging)
v. 擦掉,删掉,除去
Her name was expunged from the list.
她的名字已从名册上除掉.
exquisite(pl.: exquisites)
a. 精致的,细腻的,敏锐的
Her skirt has very exquisite lace.
她的裙子有非常精致的花边。

The girl came up with a set of exquisite stamps.
那姑娘拿出一套精美的邮票。
extend(pt.: extended, pp.: extended, prp.: extending)
v. 扩充,延伸,伸展,扩展
The hot weather extended into October.
炎热天气一直持续到十月。

My garden extends as far as the river.
我的花园一直伸展到河边。
extensible
可扩充的
暂无例句
extension(pl.: extensions)
n. 延长,扩充,范围
He built an extension onto his house.
他给自己的住宅扩建了一部分。

She has an extension in the kitchen and in the bedroom.
她的厨房和卧室都有电话分机。
extensive
a. 广泛的,广阔的
He selected an extensive reading course this term.
这个学期他选修了泛读课程。

The teacher had both extensive knowledge and profound scholarship.
先生的学问博大精深。
extensively
ad. 广阔地
He has read extensively.
他阅读广泛。

Around here apple trees began to be planted extensively in1953.
1953年这一带开始大规模种植苹果树。
extent
n. 广度,宽度,长度,大小,范围,范围,程度

n. [律]<英>扣押, <美>临时所有权令
I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge.
我对他知识的渊博感到惊奇。

From the roof we were able to see the full extent of the park.
从屋顶上我们能看到公园的全景。
exterior(pl.: exteriors)
n. 外部,表面,外型

a. 外部的,外在的,表面的

[计算机] 外部的
She maintained a calm exterior, though really she was furious.
在外表上她保持着平静,但实际上她生气极了。

Some artists only paint exteriors.
有些画家只画户外景象。
exterminate(pt.: exterminated, pp.: exterminated, prp.: exterminating)
v. 扑减,消减,根绝
暂无例句
external(pl.: externals)
n. 外部

a. 外部的,外用的,客观的,表面的
This news program only covers external events.
这一新闻节目只报道国外消息。

All his injuries are external.
他受的伤都是外伤。
extinct
a. 灭绝的,熄灭的

n. 消灭,熄灭
Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years.
恐龙已绝种几百万年了。

An extinct volcano.
一座死火山
extinction
n. 消失,消减,废止
Is the human race threatened with complete extinction?
人类是否会受到完全灭绝的威胁呢?

The race was threatened with extinction.
这个种族这时眼看要灭绝了。
extinguish(pt.: extinguished, pp.: extinguished, prp.: extinguishing)
v. 熄减,消减,偿清
Smoking is forbidden. Please extinguish your cigarettes.
吸烟是禁止的,请你把烟熄掉。

Nothing could extinguish his faith in human nature.
没有什么能使他丧失对人性的信心。
extort(pt.: extorted, pp.: extorted, prp.: extorting)
v. 勒索,敲诈,强要
Something of value extorted in this manner.
勒索之物通过此种手段强取的有价值之物

An unwarranted fee, such as one extorted from a new prisoner by a jailer.
勒索的金钱一笔不正当的费用,如看守向新囚犯勒索
extra(pl.: extras)
a. 额外的

ad. 特别地

n. 额外的事物
There were so many people that the company put on extra buses.
人数太多,公司加开了公共汽车。

This dress is of extra fine quality.
这件衣服的质地特别好。
extract
n. 榨出物,精汁,选粹

v. 摘录,提取,吸取

[计算机] 提取
I would like to quote two extracts from the book.
我很想引用这本书的两段文字。

I had extracted a detailed account from him.
我从他那里打听出了详情。
extraction(pl.: extractions)
n. 抽出,取出,抽出物
Of Spanish extraction.
西班牙血统的

The refuse of sugar cane after extraction of the juice.
甘蔗渣在汁液被榨完以后剩下的甘蔗废料
extraordinary
a. 非常的,特别的
He married a girl of extraordinary beauty.
他娶了一位非常美丽的姑娘。

Remarkable or extraordinary; wonderful.
奇异的不寻常的或特别的;奇妙的
extravagance(pl.: extravagances)
n. 奢侈,浪费,放肆的言行
His latest extravagance is a hand-made silk shirt.
他最近有的奢侈品是一件手工缝制的丝绸衬衫。

My father rather gave me snuff about my extravagance, but I was prepared for that.
我父亲对我的铺张浪费大加谴责,不过我早就有了思想准备。
extravagant
a. 奢侈的,浪费的
He makes the most extravagant claims for his new system.
他对他的新制度提出过分的要求。

Don't be so extravagant; spend your money more carefully.
不要如此挥霍;花钱要更小心。
extreme(pl.: extremes)
a. 极度的,极端的,尽头的,末端的

n. 极端
Love and hate are extremes.
爱和恨是两个极端。

She's been generous in the extreme.
她一直非常慷慨。
extremely
ad. 极其,非常
This task is extremely difficult.
这项任务极其困难。

The cavalry is extremely majestic-looking.
这支骑兵部队非常威风凛凛。
extremes
n. 极端事物
Love and hate are extremes.
爱和恨是两个极端。

Extremes are dangerous.
【谚】凡事走向极端是危险的。
extremity(pl.: extremities)
n. 极端,极点,困境
He was driven crazy by the extremity of pain.
极度的痛苦使他发狂。

Either extremity of the main axis of a nucleus, a cell, or an organism.
卵细胞的极细胞核、细胞或有机体的主轴两端的任一端
exuberant
a. 繁茂的,丰富的
The quality or condition of being exuberant.
充沛,繁茂繁茂的性质或状态

Characterized by coarse humor, exuberant learning, or bold caricature.
文笔粗鄙幽默与讽刺的带有粗野幽默、丰富学识或辛辣讽刺的特征的
eye(pt.: eyed, pp.: eyed, prp.: eying, pl.: eyes)
n. 眼睛

v. 看,注视
Her children have blue eyes.
她的孩子的眼睛是蓝色的。

He is blind in one eye.
他一只眼睛失明。
eyeball(pt.: eyeballed, pp.: eyeballed, prp.: eyeballing, pl.: eyeballs)
n. 眼球
His eyeball is static.
他的眼球一动不动。

We must discuss the situation eyeball to eyeball.
我们要面对面的研究一下这种情况。
eyebrow(pl.: eyebrows)
n. 眉毛
There were a lot of eyebrows raised at the news of minister's dismissal.
部长被解职的消息令很多人感到惊讶。

The arch of a raised eyebrow.
呈拱形的扬起的眉毛
eyeglass
n. 眼镜
My eyeglass frame is broken!
我的眼镜框断了!

The old man wore an eyeglass attached to a piece of ribbon.
那老人戴著单片眼镜,上面连结著一条丝带。
eyelid(pl.: eyelids)
n. 眼皮,眼睑
The soldiers are still holding the fort, but they're hanging on by their eyelids.
士兵们仍然固守城堡,但他们已陷于险境。

We use our eyelids to blink so as to clean our eyes.
我们利用眼睑眨眼来清洁眼睛。
eyes
n. 眼睛
Tears distilled slowly from her eyes.
泪水从她的眼睛里慢慢地滴下来。

The cat's eyes glowed in the darkness.
猫的眼睛在黑暗中发亮。
eyesight
n. 视力
He has poor eyesight.
他的视力不好。

Poor eyesight will exempt you from military service.
视力不佳将使你免服兵役。
fable(pt.: fabled, pp.: fabled, prp.: fabling, pl.: fables)
n. 寓言
Fables often have animals as the main characters.
寓言常以动物为主角。

"Children, gather round, and Miss Alice will tell you a fable."
"孩子们,大家聚拢点,爱丽丝小姐给你们讲个寓言故事。"
fabric(pl.: fabrics)
n. 织物,布,结构
The cost of repairing the fabric of the church was very high.
修理教堂结构的花费非常大。

The whole fabric of the society was changed by the war.
战争改变了整个社会结构。
fabricate(pt.: fabricated, pp.: fabricated, prp.: fabricating)
v. 制造,建造,装配
暂无例句
fabrication
n. 制造,建造,虚构的谎言
That's pure fabrication!
那纯粹是捏造的!

Her story was nothing but a series of fabrications.
她说的完全都是编造的.
fabulous
a. 传说的,无根据的,难以置信的
He is a fabulous hero in that book.
在那本书中他是个传奇式的英雄。

The little boy's performance is fabulous.
那个小孩的表演真是精彩。
face(pt.: faced, pp.: faced, prp.: facing, pl.: faces)
n. 脸,面容

v. 面对,朝,承认

[计算机] 面
He faced the difficulty with courage.
他勇敢地面对困难。

The sun was shining in our faces.
太阳光直射在我们脸上。
facet(pt.: faceted, pp.: faceted, prp.: faceting)
n. 小平面,方面,刻面
Glory in all the facets of pleasure and beauty which the world reveals to you through the several means of contact which Nature provides.
所有的愉快和美感方面的天福,世界通过自然提供的几种接触方式将它展露给你。

A flat facet cut across the top of a precious stone.
切平面在一颗宝石的顶部切出的平面
facial
a. 面部的
I've made an appointment for a facial next week.
我已经预约了下周去美容。

She is having a facial massage.
她正做脸部按摩。
facilitate(pt.: facilitated, pp.: facilitated, prp.: facilitating)
v. 帮助,使...容易,促进
Equipping an office or plant with computers to facilitate or automate procedures.
给办公室或工厂装备计算机,使办公手续或生产过程更方便或自动化。

A device, such as a saw, used to perform or facilitate manual or mechanical work.
器具,工具用来进行或促进手工或机械工作的器具,例如锯子
facility(pl.: facilities)
n. 设施,设备

n. 灵巧,容易,熟练
A free bus to the airport is a facility offered only by this hotel.
只有这家旅店提供免费乘车去机场的服务。

The computerized phone has a callback facility.
计算机化的电话有回叫装置。
facsimile(pt.: facsimiled, pp.: facsimiled, prp.: facsimiling)
n. 复写,传真

v. 传真
Equipment used to produce such a graph or tracing in facsimile transmission.
传真电报机传真通信中用以制作这样的图表或映描图的设备

A fraudulent imitation or facsimile.
摹本诈骗性的模仿或摹真本
fact(pl.: facts)
n. 实际,事实
It is a fact that I have written this sentence.
我写了这个句子是事实。

He doesn't mind. In fact, he is even pleased.
他不介意,事实上,他甚至很高兴。
faction(pl.: factions)
n. 小派系,内讧
The party split into petty factions.
该党分裂成若干小派系。

A member of a small governing faction.
寡头政治集团成员一个小的统治集团的成员
factor(pt.: factored, pp.: factored, prp.: factoring, pl.: factors)
n. 因素,因子
The committee's support is an important factor in the success of the project.
委员会的支持是该项目取得成功的一个重要因素。

The determinate factor of our economy is to control inflation.
我们经济的决定性因素是控制通货膨胀。
factorial
阶乘,阶乘的
暂无例句
factoring
n. 因子分解
Factoring in connection with automobile installment accounts is a big business today.
代管汽车分期付款的到期帐目是当今一桩巨大的业务。

The committee's support is an important factor in the success of the project.
委员会的支持是该项目取得成功的一个重要因素。
factory(pl.: factories)
n. 工厂
A new factory was established near my home.
我家附近新建了一家工厂。

The factory has built up reserve fund.
这个工厂已积累了后备基金。
faculty(pl.: faculties)
n. 才能,能力,全体教员

n. (大学的)系, 科, 院
This boy has a faculty of making friends easily.
这个男孩有交友的能力。

There will be a meeting for the English faculty this afternoon.
今天下午英语系的教职员工要开个会。
fade(pt.: faded, pp.: faded, prp.: fading)
v. 褪色,消失,凋谢
The closing music fades out when the hero rides off into the sunset.
当男主角策马向夕阳驰去时,尾声音乐逐渐消失。

Flowers soon faded when they have been cut.
花剪下后很快就会枯萎。
Fahrenheit
a. 华氏的

n. 华氏温度计
The temperature today is seventy degrees Fahrenheit.
今天气温是华氏七十度。

Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32 F) or zero/nought degrees Celsius (0 C).
水结成冰的温度是32华氏度(32 )或零摄氏度(0℃).
fail(pt.: failed, pp.: failed, prp.: failing)
v. 失败,不及格,辜负,缺少
I tried to fix the equipment but I failed.
我想把机器修理好,但是失败了。

I fail to see why you find it so amusing.
我不明白你们为什么对这件事感到如此好笑。
failing(pl.: failings)
n. 失败,缺点,过失
That machine has one big failing.
那台机器有个大缺点。

Failing instructions I did what I thought was best.
没有任何指示,我只能按我认为最好的方法去做了。
failure(pl.: failures)
n. 失败
The play was a dead failure.
这场戏完全失败了。

I shall have another chance in the event of failure.
如果失败,我还有另一个机会。
faint(pt.: fainted, pp.: fainted, prp.: fainting)
n. 昏厥,昏倒

a. 微弱的,无力的,模糊的

v. 昏倒
Our chances of victory are very faint now.
现在我们取胜的机会已经微乎其微了。

I heard a faint sound in the distance.
我听到远处有个微弱的声音。
fair
a. 公平的,晴朗的,美丽的

n. 展览会,市集

adj.(皮肤,毛发等)浅色的;白皙的
You must play fair.
你必须公正处事。

We participated in the spring fair.
我们参加了春季展览会。
fairly
a. 公平地,相当

ad. 相当地
It's a fairly good book.
这是一本相当不错的书。

I felt I hadn't been treated fairly.
我觉得我没有受到公正的对待。
fairy(pl.: fairies)
n.&a. 仙女,小精灵
Their love story sounds like a fairy tale.
他们的爱情故事听起来像童话。

There are many stories about the nymphs in Roman fairy tales.
罗马神话中有许多关于仙女的故事。
faith(pl.: faiths)
n. 信任,信仰
I kept faith with him.
我信守了对他的诺言。

He has great talent, but he has lost his faith.
他很有天赋,但是他已经丧失了信心。
faithful
a. 如实的,忠诚的,忠实的
This newspaper gave a faithful account of the event.
这份报纸对那件事进行了如实的报道。

The dog remained faithful to his master.
这条狗始终忠于它的主人。
faithfully
ad. 忠实,诚心诚意,深信着
They swore an oath to carry out their duties faithfully.
他们发誓要忠实履行自己的职责。

The old nurse have serve the family faithfully for thirty years.
老保姆为这个家庭忠实地服务了三十年。
fake(pt.: faked, pp.: faked, prp.: faking, pl.: fakes)
n. 假货,欺蹒

a. 假的

v. 假造,仿造
That's not a real diamond necklace, it's just a fake!
那不是真钻石项链, 是假的!

He looked like a postman but he was really a fake.
他看上去像个邮递员, 但实际上是假冒的.
fall(pt.: fell, pp.: fallen, prp.: falling, pl.: falls)
n. 秋天,落下,瀑布

v. 倒下,落下,来临
He fell into the lake.
他掉进了湖里。

Six tigers fell to his rifle.
他用步枪射倒了六只老虎。
fallacy(pl.: fallacies)
n. 谬论
The fallacy has been exposed in its naked absurdity.
这谬论的荒诞性已被充分揭露。

The old illustrator never let his pupils fall for the pathetic fallacy, that empty barrels are lonely.
这位年老的插图画家从不让他的学生受到万物有情谬想的感染,认为空桶是孤独的。
fallback
撤退

后备计划,后备行动
暂无例句
fallible
a. 易错的,可能犯错的
Human beings are only fallible.
人类本身易犯错误

Everybody is fallible.
人人都难免有错。
false
a. 不真实的,错误的,人造的,假的,虚伪的
Your answer to this question is false.
你对这个问题的回答是错误的。

They lulled me into a false sense of security.
他们哄骗我,让我产生了一种虚假的安全感。
falter(pt.: faltered, pp.: faltered, prp.: faltering)
v. 支吾地说,迟疑,蹒跚地走

My mother's taste never falters.我妈是个相当有品味的人.
The sick man faltered a few steps and then fell.
这个病人摇摇晃晃地走了几步,然后就跌倒了。

The business faltered and then failed.
商行生意衰退,最后倒闭了。
fame(pt.: famed, pp.: famed, prp.: faming)
n. 名声,名望
His fame as a poet did not come until after his death.
他死后才获得诗人之名。

She won her overnight fame by her first novel.
她的第一部小说一问世,便使她一举成名。
familiar(pl.: familiars)
a. 熟悉的
I am not really familiar with the local laws.
实际上我对当地的法律并不熟。

He looks so familiar but I can't remember his name.
他看上去非常面熟,但我想不起他的名字来了。
familiarity(pl.: familiarities)
n. 亲密,熟悉,精通
Try to discourage such familiarities from your subordinates.
不要让属下对你这样不拘礼仪。

His familiarity with the local languages surprised me.
他对当地语言如此精通令我吃惊。
familiarize(pt.: familiarized, pp.: familiarized, prp.: familiarizing)
vt. 使熟悉
It is incumbent upon all users of this equipment to familiarize themselves with the safety procedure.
凡使用这种设备的人都应熟悉安全程序.

The first repetition drill serves to familiarize the students with the sounds in the dialogue.
第一部分的背诵练习是为了使学生熟悉一下对话的语调。
family(pl.: families)
a. 家庭的

n. 家庭
He had to work hard to support his family.
他不得不努力工作来养家。

There are five people in my family.
我家里有五口人。
famine(pl.: famines)
n. 饥荒
Thousands of people died of famine.
千千万万的人死于饥荒。

We are collecting money for the famine victim.
我们在为遭受饥荒的灾民募捐。
famous
a. 著名的
He is famous for his fine acting.
他以演技精湛著称。

New York is famous for its skyscrapers.
纽约以其摩天大楼著称。
fan
n. 风扇,迷,狂热者

v. 煽,煽动,刺激
We have an extractor fan in the kitchen to get rid of the smell of cooking.
我们的厨房里有台排气扇,用来消除油烟。

My boss is a football fan.
我的上司是一位足球迷。
fanatic(pl.: fanatics)
n. 狂热,狂热者,盲信

a. 狂热的,盲信的
We call him a politics fanatic.
我们叫他政治狂。

She's fanatic about pop music.
她对流行音乐很狂热。
fancy(pt.: fancied, pp.: fancied, prp.: fancying, pl.: fancies)
n. 想像力,幻想,喜好

a. 想像的,精美的,新奇的
I fancy I have met you before.
我想我以前或许见过你。

The painting took his fancy, so he bought it.
这幅画被他看中了,所以他就把他买了下来。
fantastic
a. 极好的,难以相信的,奇异的,幻想的
We watched a fantastic play yesterday evening.
昨天晚上我们看了一场非常精彩的演出。

My daughter likes to describe her fantastic dreams to me.
我女儿喜欢给我讲她那些奇怪的梦。
fantastical(pl.: fantasticals)
a. 幻想的(奇异的)
暂无例句
fantasy(pl.: fantasies)
n. 幻想
Stop looking for a perfect job---it's just a fantasy.
别想找十全十美的工作了---那简直是幻想。

The young always live in a world of fantasy.
年轻人总是生活在幻想中。
far
ad.&a. 远的(地)

n. 远处
The far side of the moon is difficult for us to observe.
我们很难观察月亮的另一边。

We walked far into the woods.
我们步行深入林中。
fare(pt.: fared, pp.: fared, prp.: faring, pl.: fares)
n. 费用,食物

v. 进展,进步,经营
I think I fared quite well in the interview.
我觉得我这次面试考得不错。

I reminded her how much the fare was.
我提醒她车票的价钱.
farewell(pl.: farewells)
a. 告别的

int. 再会,别了

n. 告别
Farewell! I hope we meet again soon.
别了!希望很快我们能再见面。

It's time to say our farewells.
是我们该告辞的时候了。
farm(pt.: farmed, pp.: farmed, prp.: farming, pl.: farms)
n. 农场,农田

v. 耕种
We work on the farm.
我们在农场工作。

My friend is farming in Wales.
我的朋友在威尔士的农场种地。
farmer(pl.: farmers)
n. 农夫
That farmer employs many farm laborers.
那位农场主雇佣很多农场工人。

The farmer whistled as he milked.
农夫一边挤奶一边吹口哨。
farmhouse(pl.: farmhouses)
n. 农舍,农家
The farmhouse was built of wood.
农舍是用木头建造的。

I was farmed out to nannies at an early age in that farmhouse.
小的时候我是在那间农舍由奶妈照看的。
farming
n. 耕作
Beginning in1961 they began to reform their way of farming.
从1961年起他们开始改革耕作方法。

High prices for farm products encouraged farming.
农产品价格的提高有助于农业。
farther
a. 更远的,进一步的

ad. 更远的,此外
On the farther side of the street there was a row of small shops.
街那头是一排小商店。

We can't go any farther without a rest.
不休息我们就走不动了。
fascinate(pt.: fascinated, pp.: fascinated, prp.: fascinating)
v. 令人入神,使...~迷
The serpent fascinated its prey.
蛇用目光吓住了它的猎物。

The students were fascinated by his ideas.
学生们都被他的思想吸引住了。
fascinating
a. 迷人的
Mary is full of fascinating theories about men and women.
玛丽对男人和女人充满了迷人的想法。

If I had eyes, how happily would I embark upon so fascinating a study!
如果我有眼睛,我会多么幸福地从事如此迷人的研究!
fascination
n. 魔力,~迷,魅力
The topic seemed to have a fascination for her.
这个题目似乎对她很有吸引力。

A strong or spellbinding appeal; fascination.
迷人的魅力强烈的或使人沉迷的魅力;魅力
fascism
n. 法西斯主义
I condemn fascism and all it stands for.
我谴责法西斯主义及其代表的一切。

I abominate fascism.
我憎恨法西斯主义.
fascist
n. 法西斯党员,法西斯主义者
The fall of the fascist dictatorship was followed by a left-wing backlash.
法西斯专政的垮台引起左翼运动的高涨.

I suspect he's a closet fascist.
我怀疑他是地下法西斯分子.
fashion(pt.: fashioned, pp.: fashioned, prp.: fashioning, pl.: fashions)
n. 流行,风尚,时样,时装

v. 形成,造,作
Fashions have changed a lot since I was a little girl.
现在的时装和我还是小女孩时候流行的样子很不一样了。

Many influences help to fashion our children's characters.
各种各样的影响有助于塑造我们的孩子们的性格。
fashionable
a. 流行的,时髦的
This dress is such a good style; it will be fashionable for many years.
这件衣服的式样真高雅,它一定会流行好几年。

It's fashionable to go to Singapore for your holidays.
到新加坡去度假是时下的时尚。
fashioned
...式的
He fashioned the clay into a jar.
他用粘土做成一个陶土罐子。

In a dignified, noble fashion befitting or characteristic of a lord.
高傲的,贵族的以符合老爷或作为老爷的尊贵的、高贵的方式的或具之特点的
fast
a. 快速的,耐久的,紧的

ad. 很快地,紧紧地,彻底地

n. vi. 禁食, 绝食, 斋戒
I like fast music.
我喜欢节奏快的音乐。

They run faster and faster.
他们跑得越来越快。
fastback
快速返回
暂无例句
fasten(pt.: fastened, pp.: fastened, prp.: fastening)
v. 拴紧,使固定,系
I fastened the pages together with a paperclip.
我用一个纸夹把那几页纸夹在一起。

She fastened the notice to the board.
她把通知贴到布告板上。
fastidious
a. 难取悦的,挑剔的,苛求的

=particular
She is so fastidious about her food that I never invite her for dinner.
她对食物过於挑剔,因此我从不请她吃饭

One who is excessively fastidious in dress, manners, or taste.
爱修饰的人过分讲究穿著、举止或嗜好的人
fat(pt.: fatted, pp.: fatted, prp.: fatting)
a. 肥胖的

n. 脂肪
He can't eat fat.
他不能吃肥肉。

The tight jumper only accentuated his fat stomach.
那件紧身套头毛衣反更突出了他那肥胖的肚子.
fatal
a. 致命的,毁灭性的
His illness was fatal to our plan.
他的患病给我们的计划带来灾难。

This was his fatal defect; he was of feeble will.
这是他致命的弱点,他意志薄弱。
fate(pt.: fated, pp.: fated, prp.: fating, pl.: fates)
n. 命运
They met with a terrible fate.
他们的结局十分悲惨。

She wondered what fate had in store for her next.
她不知道以后等待她的将是什么命运。
father(pt.: fathered, pp.: fathered, prp.: fathering, pl.: fathers)
n. 父亲
I have loved her like a father should.
我爱她就像爱自己的女儿一样。

Father sits in the same chair every evening.
父亲每晚都坐在同一张椅子上,
fathom(pt.: fathomed, pp.: fathomed, prp.: fathoming, pl.: fathom)
n.&v. 测量深度,看穿,彻底了解
The ship sank in four fathoms.
这条船沉下四英寻。

I cannot fathom his meaning.
我不能彻底了解他的意思。
fatigue(pt.: fatigued, pp.: fatigued, prp.: fatiguing, pl.: fatigues)
n. 疲乏,疲劳

v. 使...疲劳,使...心智衰弱
Finally, her mind gave in to fatigue and she fell asleep.
最后她的心力疲惫不堪,就睡着了。

The patient fatigues easily.
病人容易疲劳。
fatuous
a. 愚昧的, 昏庸的, 发呆的, 愚笨的, 自满的
暂无例句
fault(pt.: faulted, pp.: faulted, prp.: faulting, pl.: faults)
n. 故障,过失,缺点

vt. 挑剔,指责
My father is always finding fault with the way I do things.
我父亲总是对我做事的方式百般挑剔。

There are several faults in the page of figures.
那一页的数字中有几个差错。
faultless
a. 完美的,无缺点的
The teacher told us the faultless argumentation after the test.
考试后,老师告诉了我们正确的论证方法。

These musicians gave an absolutely faultless performance.
这些音乐家作了一场绝对完美的演出。
faulty
a. 有错误的,有缺点的
My judgement was frequently faulty, but my loyalty to the nation could not be questioned.
我的判断经常出错,但是我对祖国的忠诚是无可置疑的。

The new TV is faulty in design.
新电视在设计上是有缺点的。
favor(pt.: favored, pp.: favored, prp.: favoring, pl.: favors)
n. 好意,喜爱

v. 支持,喜欢,证实
He did all he could to win his favor.
他尽其所能去赢得他的好感。

Public opinion was moving strongly in favor of disarmament.
公众舆论正在强烈支持裁军。
favorable
a. 有利的,赞许的,良好的
The conditions are favorable for opening a new business.
各种条件有利于开办新企业。

Most people were favorable to the idea.
大多数人赞成这个主意。
favorably
ad. 顺利地,亲切地,好意地
His speech was favorably received.
他的演讲很受欢迎。

One who is favorably disposed toward Arab concerns and policies.
阿拉伯(民族)主义者非常关注阿拉伯事务及政策的人
favorite(pl.: favorites)
a. 最喜爱的

n. 最喜爱的人或物
I like all the books on the shelf but this one is my favorite.
我喜欢书架上所有的书,但这本是我最喜欢的。

Who is your favorite writer?
谁是你最喜欢的作家?
favour(pt.: favoured, pp.: favoured, prp.: favouring, pl.: favours)
n. 帮助(促进,好感,证实,来信,礼物)

vt 促进
Cheques should be written in favour of Oxfam.
支票上请写明以牛津饥荒救济委员会为受款人。

Of the two possible plans I favour the first.
在这两种可行方案中我赞成前者.
fax
n. 传真

v. 传真
Reservations can be made by letter or fax.
可以来信或传真预订。

After you think it over, please let me know by fax.
你仔细考虑过之后,请用传真相告。
fear(pt.: feared, pp.: feared, prp.: fearing, pl.: fears)
n. 恐怖,害怕,担心

v. 害怕,恐惧,敬畏
She has a great fear of fire.
她对火有恐惧感。

Do not fear; I will support you.
别担心,我会支持你的。
fearful
a. 担心的,可怕的
They were fearful that the river would flood.
他们担心河流会发洪水。

A fearful person is a weak person.
怕这怕那的人是软弱的人。
fearless
a. 大胆的,勇敢的,无畏的
Fearless and daring; courageous.
勇敢的,无畏的;敢作敢为的

The major impregnated the soldiers with his own fearless courage.
少校把他自己那份无所畏惧的勇气灌输给了士兵们。
feasibility
n. 可行性
The department has produced a feasibility report on the development project.
这个部已经拿出了一份开发项目的可行性报告。

Experts were divided on the feasibility of the project.
专家们对该计划的可行性意见不一。
feasible
a. 可行的,可能的
It's quite clear that the electric car is technically feasible.
很清楚,电动汽车在工艺技术上是可行的。

The plan is feasible in reason but impractical.
这个计划道理上行得通, 但不现实。
feast(pt.: feasted, pp.: feasted, prp.: feasting, pl.: feasts)
n. 宴会,酒席,节会

v. 款宴,享乐,请客
He feasted his eye on the beautiful scene.
他尽情欣赏这美丽的景色。

The king held a feast for us.
国王为我们举行了盛大的宴会。
feat(pl.: feats)
n. 壮举,功绩,技艺表演
Apparently impossible feats are now accomplished by science.
许多看起来不可能的伟大业绩现在已经由科学实现了。

I was amazed to see his dangerous feat.
他的危险技艺让我感到惊讶。
feather(pt.: feathered, pp.: feathered, prp.: feathering, pl.: feathers)
n. 羽毛
My daughter asked me to buy her a pillow stuffed with feathers.
我女儿请求我给她买一个羽绒枕头。

Feather is very light, so that we say"as light as a feather".
羽毛很轻,因此我们说“轻如鸿毛”。
feature(pt.: featured, pp.: featured, prp.: featuring, pl.: features)
n. 特征,容貌

n. 特点,特色,特性
Her mouth is her best feature.
她的嘴是她容貌上最好看的部分。

Wet weather is a feature of life in this area.
天气潮湿是这个地区生活的一个特色。
February
n. 二月
He left the city last February.
他于去年二月离开这个城市。

In February 1916 the French army made a stand at Verdun.
1916年二月,法国军队在凡尔登奋力抵抗。
federal(pl.: federals)
a. 联邦的

n. 同盟盟友
In the USA foreign policy is decided by the federal government and federal laws are made by Congress.
美国外交政策取决于联邦政府,联邦法律由国会制定。

As the Council on Competitiveness recently noted, some of the700 Federal Laboratories are not pulling their weight and need to be shut down.
美国竞争力咨讯会最近指出,700个联邦试验所之中有些未能发生作用,应予关闭。
federation(pl.: federations)
n. 联邦,联合,联盟
The other nations are forming a federation.
其他国家正在结成联盟。

A principle of allowing each state in a nation or federation to act independently of the central authority, especially in promoting its own economic interests.
独立发展自身利益的原则一种允许一个国家或联邦内的每一个州独立于中央集权而发展的原则,尤指互相提高自身经济利益方面
fee(pt.: feed, pp.: feed, prp.: feeing, pl.: fees)
n. 费用
The doctor's fee was higher than we expected.
这位医生的收费比我们预料的高。

She charged only a nominal fee for her work.
她为所做的工作只收取象征性的费用。
feeble
a. 虚弱的,无力的
A feeble attempt is liable to fail.
愚蠢的尝试多半是要失败的。

He bleated out a feeble excuse.
他以微弱的声音作无力的辩解.
feed(pt.: fed, pp.: fed, prp.: feeding, pl.: feeds)
n. 饲养,饲料,一餐

v. 喂,饲养,靠...为生
How many feeds a day does this dog get?
这只狗每天吃几顿?

Will you feed my cat for me?
请帮我喂我的猫好吗?
feedback
n. 反馈
Meanwhile, you are allowed to feedback your thoughts and opinions regularly to develop our program and the club.
及时反馈自己的意见和建议,以便不断提高我们节目的质量和促进俱乐部的发展。

Part of the energy can be transferred from one part of a mechanism to another, in a direction opposite to its main flow. That's what we call feedback.
部分能量能以与它主要传播方向相反的方向从一个机械部件传到另一个机械部件,那就是我们所称的反馈。
feeder(pl.: feeders)
n. 饲养者,供给者,奶瓶
The little boy is a noisy feeder.
这个小男孩吃东西时发出响声。
feel(pt.: felt, pp.: felt, prp.: feeling)
v. 感觉,觉得,触摸
I like the feel of this cloth; it has a warm woolly feel.
我喜欢这块布给我的感觉,它摸上去毛茸茸的很暖和。

The dead cannot feel.
死人没有知觉。
feeling(pl.: feelings)
n. 感觉,知觉,感情
I have a feeling that we are being followed.
我有种感觉我们正被人跟踪。

You have no feeling for the beauty of nature.
你对大自然的美缺乏欣赏力。
fell
v. 跌落,落下,降低
The climber fell from a great height.
攀登者从极高的地方坠落下来.

I managed to grab hold of the jug before it fell.
我设法抓住了那个罐子才未跌落。
fellow
n. 人,朋友,同事

a. 同伴的,同事的,同道的
He was cut off from his fellows.
他和同伴失去联系。

We've sinned against you, and against our fellow men.
我们得罪了你,也得罪了我们的邻人。
fellowship(pl.: fellowships)
研究员资格(身份),奖学金,交情
They offered him the hand of fellowship when he was in difficulties.
当他身处困境时,他们向他伸出了友谊之手。

He was granted a fellowship.
他被准许入会。
female
a. 雌的,女(性)的

n. 雌性的动物,女子
All the female workers in this factory got a present on March 8.
这家工厂的所有女职工在三八节都得到了一份礼物。

The male voice is deeper than the female.
男性的嗓音比女性的低沉。
feminine
a. 女性的
Jewelry and lace are mostly feminine belongings.
珠宝和蕾丝大多是女性用品。

There are three genders in German: masculine, feminine and neuter.
德语中有三性: 阳性、 阴性和中性.
fence(pt.: fenced, pp.: fenced, prp.: fencing, pl.: fences)
n. 围墙,剑术

v. 用篱笆围住,练习剑术,防护

[计算机] 栅栏
Mary talked with me across the garden fence.
玛丽和我隔着花园篱笆交谈。

The tree was fenced around with wire.
那棵树被铁丝网围了起来。
fend(pt.: fended, pp.: fended, prp.: fending)
v. 抵卫,谋生
He's gone completely round the twist since his mother died and left him to fend for himself.
自从他母亲去世并丢下他去自己谋生之后,他完全疯了。

In the old society, he was compelled to fend for himself at the age of14.
在旧社会,他十四岁时就被迫自己独立谋生。
fermentation
n. 发酵
The fermentation of milk causes it to curdle.
牛奶发酵会凝结起来。

Sugar is converted into alcohol through the process of fermentation.
糖经过发酵变成酒精。
ferocious
a. 残忍的,凶猛的
A person regarded as ferocious or violent.
被认为是残酷和凶猛的人

The ferocious winds seemed about to tear the ship to pieces.
猛烈的狂风仿佛要把船撕成碎片似的。
ferrite
铁酸盐
暂无例句
ferromagnetic
铁磁体
暂无例句
ferrous
a. 含铁的
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ferry(pt.: ferried, pp.: ferried, prp.: ferrying, pl.: ferries)
n. 渡船,渡口
We ferried the river on a small boat.
我们用小船渡过那条河。

He went down to the ferry but found the boat on the other side.
他到了渡口,却发现渡船在对岸。
ferryboat
n. 渡船
A ferryboat get us across.
一条渡船把我们送到对岸。

The ferryboat in the harbor got op steam for the crossing to the island.
泊在港内的渡轮增强了锅炉的汽压,准备驶向那个岛屿。
fertile
a. 肥沃的,能繁殖的

n. 多产,肥沃
Fertile soil yields good crops.
肥沃的土地能种出好庄稼。

Producing abundantly; fertile.
多产的,富饶的能大量生产的;肥沃的
fertility
n. 肥沃,丰饶,生产力
It will be a fertility of year for much raining.
因为雨水多,今年会是丰产的一年。

The fertility of the soil has been greatly improved by the use of pesticides.
土壤施用杀虫剂後肥力大增.
fertilizer
n. 肥料
Crushed bones make one of the best fertilizers.
碎骨是最好的肥料之一。

Get some more fertilizer for the garden.
给花园再多施些肥料.
fervent
a. 热的,炎热的,热心的
She had a fervent farewell speech.
她发表了热情的告别演说。

Filled with or motivated by zeal; fervent.
热情的充满热情的或为热情所动的;热烈的
fester(pt.: festered, pp.: festered, prp.: festering)
v. 溃烂,生脓,n. 脓疮,溃烂
The resentment festered in his mind.
他心中的愤恨有增无减。

His wound became festering.
他的伤口在溃烂。
festival(pl.: festivals)
a. 节日的,喜庆的,快乐的

n. 节日,庆祝及祭祀,欢宴
Christmas is a festival of the Chistian Church.
圣诞节是基督教的节日。

This city has a music festival every summer.
本市每年举行一次夏季音乐节。
fetch
n. 取得

v. 接来,取来,带来

[计算机] 取
This house should fetch a good price.
这所房子应该卖个好价钱。

Could you run and fetch a doctor for me?
你能跑去给我请一个医生吗?
fetter(pt.: fettered, pp.: fettered, prp.: fettering, pl.: fetters)
v. 加脚镣,束缚

vt.&n. 脚镣,束缚
He was fettered by his family and could not travel any longer.
他被家庭束缚,不能再到处去旅游了。

The prisoner was put into the jail with fetters.
这个犯人被戴上脚镣投进了监狱。
fetus(pl.: fetuses)
n. 胎,胎儿
The medical study and treatment of the fetus, especially within the uterus.
胎儿学尤指对子宫内的胎儿的医学研究和治疗

Diagnostic imaging in which ultrasound is used to visualize an internal body structure or a developing fetus.
超声波扫描术利用超声波来显示耳体结构或胚胎发育情况的诊断用的成像法
feud
n. 不和,封地,争执
Because of a family feud, he hasn't spoken to his wife's parents for years.
由于两家不和,他已经多年不与岳父母说话。

He eventually killed her because of a long-standing feud.
因为宿怨,他最终杀了她。
feudal
a. 封建的
The way some landlords treat their tenants today still seems feudal.
今天有些地主仍以近乎封建的方式对待佃户。

The feudal barons were cruel to the people.
封建贵族对人民很残酷。
feudalism
n. 封建制度
Down with feudalism!
打倒封建主义!
fever(pt.: fevered, pp.: fevered, prp.: fevering)
n. 发烧,发热,热病
Football fever gripped the town when the local team reached the cup final.
在当地的足球队打进了优胜杯的决赛圈后,全市掀起一阵足球热。

Her fever passed its crisis.
她发烧已经过了危险期。
few
a. 很少的,不多的,少数的

int. 少数的

a. 少数的
Few of us have his address.
我们中几乎没有人知道他的地址。

We saw few students there.
我们在那儿几乎没看见学生。
fiber(pl.: fibers)
n. 纤维
Scientists are recommending that people eat more fiber.
科学家建议人们多吃些纤维素。

I love my country with every fiber of my being.
我深爱我的祖国。
fibre(pl.: fibres)
n. 纤维,纤维组织,织地
He is a man of real fibre.
他是一个有骨气的男子。

I love my country with every fibre of my being.
我深爱我的祖国。
fibroma(pl.: fibromata)
n. 纤维瘤
暂无例句
fiche
卡片,缩微胶片
暂无例句
fickle
a. 变幻无常的,浮燥的
He turned out to be fickle - he has left me.
他原来是个善变的人 - 他离开我了。

Fortune's fickle wheel.
多变的命运之轮。
fiction(pl.: fictions)
n. 小说,虚构
I like to read science fiction.
我喜欢读科幻小说。

His account of the crime was a complete fiction.
他所讲述的那种罪刑完全是虚构的。
fictional
a. 虚构的,编造的,小说式的
He embellished his account with fictional details.
他以种种虚构的细节来渲染他的叙述。
fiddle(pt.: fiddled, pp.: fiddled, prp.: fiddling, pl.: fiddles)
n. 小提琴

v. 虚度时光,拉小提琴
Put down my pen and stop fiddling!
把我的钢笔放下,别用手玩弄!

Well, we'd better get started and stop fiddling about.
我们最好动身,不要再延误了。
fidelity(pl.: fedelities)
n. 忠实,诚实,忠诚
Fidelity to engagement is a virtue.
信守诺言是一种美德。

Good faith; fidelity.
坚定信念;忠诚
field(pt.: fielded, pp.: fielded, prp.: fielding, pl.: fields)
a. 野外

n. 地,田地
Many farmers are working in the fields.
许多农民在田里干活。

He has become famous in his own field.
他在自己的领域里已经出名了。
fierce
a. 猛烈的,残忍的,狂暴的,强烈的
Because there is so much unemployment, the competition for jobs is fierce.
因为失业严重,求职的竞争十分激烈。

They were having a fierce argument and I thought they might hit each other.
他们正在恶狠狠地争吵,我想他们可能要打架了。
fiery
a. 炽热的,热烈的,暴躁的
No one dare to offend the fiery person.
没人敢惹这个脾气急躁的人。

She gave vent to her indignation in a fiery speech.
她在一篇激烈的演说中发泄怒气。
fifteen(pl.: fifteens)
num. 十五

pron.&a. 十五(个,只...)
She is fifteen.
她十五岁。

After working for fifteen hours I began to tire.
工作了十五个小时之后,我开始感到累了。
fifteenth(pl.: fifteenths)
num. 第十五
Most students in this class are fifteen.
这个班的大多数孩子都十五岁。

He traces his family back to about the fifteenth century.
他把他的家世追溯到十五世纪前後。
fifth(pl.: fifths)
a. 第五的
He passed me one fifth of the cake.
他递给我五分之一个蛋糕。

The team has chalked up its fifth win in a row.
这队一连五次取得胜利.
fifty(pl.: fifties)
num. 五十
My mother is fifty years old.
我母亲已经五十岁了。

These people who were young fifty years back are now gray haired.
50年前的年轻人,现在已经白发苍苍了。
fig
[植]无花果, 无花果树, 无价值的东西, 少许, 一些, 服装
You don't really care a fig about status.
你对地位真是一点儿也不在乎。

The richly fig out young woman stand out at the party.
那位衣饰富丽的年轻女郎在宴会上引人注目。
fight
n. 打架,战斗,斗志

v. 对抗,打架
He was always fighting with his neighbors about the noise.
他常常为了噪音和邻居们争吵。

The news of defeat took all the fight out of us.
失败的消息夺走了我们所有的斗志。
fighter
n. 斗士,战士,好战者
The fighter plane was completely destroyed.
这架战斗机彻底毁坏了。

She won't give up easily: she's a real fighter.
她不会轻易放弃的,她十分顽强。
fighting
vbl. 对抗,打架
He interposed himself between them to stop them fighting.
他挤进两人中间,阻止他们打架。

The people there are fighting to gain their freedom from foreign control.
那里的人民正在为摆脱外国统治争取自由而战斗。
figurative
a. 比喻的,形容多的,修饰丰富的
"A sweet temper" is a figurative expression, but "sweet coffee" is not.
"甜蜜的性情"是个比喻的说法,而"甜咖啡"则不是。

A purifying or figurative cleansing of the emotions, especially pity and fear, described by Aristotle as an effect of tragic drama on its audience.
情绪的净化情绪的净化或象征性清洗,尤指遗憾和恐惧,亚里土多德把他描述为悲剧对观众情绪的影响
figure(pt.: figured, pp.: figured, prp.: figuring, pl.: figures)
n. 图形,数字,形状

v. 演算,认为,领会到
They figured it was better to stay where they were.
他们断定还是呆在原地好。

Mahatma Gandhi was both a political and a religious figure in Indian history.
甘地在印度历史上是政治和宗教要人。
file
n. 档案,公文箱,锉刀

v. 列队行进,归档,申请

[计算机] 文件
Put this letter in the main file.
把这封信放在主要文件夹中。

Please file those letters.
请把这些信件存档。
filename
文件名
暂无例句
filing
n. 锉(文件的整理汇集)
He filed away at the metal bar.
他不停地锉着金属棒。

She is the filing clerk of our company.
她是我们公司的档案员。
fill(pt.: filled, pp.: filled, prp.: filling)
v. 装满,填充,弥漫

[计算机] 填充
Laughter filled the room.
房间里充满了笑声。

Please fill the cup with water.
请把这个杯子装满水,
filler
填充符
暂无例句
filling
n. 充填物,填料,填土
I had to have two fillings at the dentist's today.
我今天要请牙医给我补两颗牙。

I am cooking a sponge cake with jam filling.
我在做果酱松糕。
film(pt.: filmed, pp.: filmed, prp.: filming, pl.: films)
n. 电影

v. 把...拍成电影
He bought two rolls of film for the camera.
他给照相机买了两卷胶卷。

Joan ran ahead to film us as we crossed the bridge.
我们过桥时,琼跑到前面为我们拍照。
filter(pt.: filtered, pp.: filtered, prp.: filtering, pl.: filters)
n. 筛选,滤波器,过滤器,滤色镜

v. 过滤,渗透,走漏

[计算机] 过滤
The sunlight filtered through the curtains.
阳光透过窗帘映了进来。

The teacher gave each of us a piece of filter paper before doing the experiment.
做试验前,老师给我们每个人发了一张滤纸。
filterable
a. 可滤过的,可滤的
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filth
n. 污秽(肮脏的)
I don't know how you can read such filth.
我不知道你怎么会看这种猥亵的读物。

Go and wash that filth off your hand.
去把你手上的脏东西洗掉。
filthy
a. 污秽的,丑恶的
This place is filthy; I don't believe anyone can live here.
这个地方脏极了,我不相信有人能住在这。

My hands are filthy; I'd better go and clean (myself) up.
我的手脏了, 最好去洗洗.
final(pl.: finals)
a. 最后的

n. 决赛
This is our final offer.
这是我方的最后报价。

The game is now in its final stages.
这场比赛现在处于最后阶段。
finalization
结束
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finalize(pt.: finalized, pp.: finalized, prp.: finalizing)
v. 使结束,使完结
Let us finalize tonight.
让我们今天晚上干完。
finally
ad. 最后,最终
It's not finally settled yet.
这件事还没有最终决定。

Finally, they arrived at an agreement.
他们最后终于达成了协议。
finance(pt.: financed, pp.: financed, prp.: financing, pl.: finances)
n. 财政,财务

v. 供给...经费,负担经费
Unless we can get more finance, we'll have to close the store.
除非我们能得到更多的资金,我们将不得不关闭这家商店。

The repairs to the school will be financed by the educational department.
学校的修缮将由教育部门出资。
finances
n. (pl.)财源,资产
Anything to do with our finances is my wife's province.
一切有关钱财的事都由我妻子管。

We must take a hard look at our finances.
我们应该密切注意财务问题.
financial
a. 金融的,财政的
His financial affairs are in bad condition.
他的经济状况很糟。

The journalist was probing into several financial scandals.
那记者正在调查几起财务丑闻。
financier(pl.: financiers)
n. 财政家, 金融家

vi. 欺骗性地从事金融活动, 欺骗, 骗取
Her father is a financier.
她父亲是金融家。

The financier told us not to do business in that way.
金融家告诉我们不要再用那种方法做业务。
financing
n. 融资,财务,资金
The act or an instance of launching or initiating, especially the floating of stocks or bonds or the financing of a business venture by floating stocks or bonds.
发行公债,发行股票发起或创立的行为或事例,尤指流动股票、债券或由流动股票、债券支持的商业资金

The source of our outside financing is joint venture, compensation trade and bank loan, etc.
我们向外筹措资金的渠道主要有合资企业、补偿贸易和银行贷款等。
find(pt.: found, pp.: found, prp.: finding)
v. 发现,感觉到,认为
I think I'm lost; I can't find the bridge.
我想我是迷路了,我找不到那座桥了。

We have found oil under the North Sea.
我们在北海发现了石油。
finder
n. 发现者,探测器
The money was returned intact by its finder.
钱原封未动地被捡拾者送还。

A trademark used for a sonic depth finder.
回音测深仪一种声音测深仪的商标
finding(pl.: findings)
n. 发现,发现物,决定

vbl. 发现
Few men know how you are finding its.
很少人知道你是怎样发现它的。

Finding his own scheme met with no support from the majority, the mayor faced about and supported the ideas of his Councilors.
市长发现他的方案没有得到大多数人的支持,就改变主意,转而支持市议会议员们的意见。
fine
n. 罚款,罚金

a. 美好的,好的,晴朗的,健康的

v. 罚款
He is a very fine musician.
他是个卓越的音乐家。

Have you handed in your fine?
你交了罚款了吗?
finger(pt.: fingered, pp.: fingered, prp.: fingering, pl.: fingers)
n. 手指,指针
She fingered the rich silk.
她抚摸着华丽的丝绒。

The pen slips out of my fingers.
钢笔从我指缝中滑下去了。
fingers
手指
He drummed on the table with his fingers.
他用手指咚咚地敲打着桌子。

She lay at the side of the pool and paddled in the water with her fingers.
她躺在池子边上,用手指玩水。
finish(pt.: finished, pp.: finished, prp.: finishing, pl.: finishes)
n. 完成,结束

v. 完成,结束,毁掉

[计算机] 终结
That was a close finish!
比赛几乎分不出胜负!

When do you finish your college course?
你什么时候完成大学课程?
finished
a. 完成的,完结的,精巧的

v. 完成

vbl. 完成
He finished the job at the expenses of his health.
他以牺牲健康完成了这项工作。

The country's subjection of its neighbor has been finished.
该国对邻国的征服已经完成。
finite
a. 有限的
A finite list of choices; our finite fossil fuel reserves.
为数有限的选择;我们有限的矿物燃料贮量

Going beyond the finite.
无限的超过有限的
fire(pt.: fired, pp.: fired, prp.: firing, pl.: fires)
n. 火,火灾,射击

v. 点燃,解职,开枪
He was fired by his boss.
他被他的老板解雇了。

She fired her gun at them.
她用枪向他们射击。
fireman(pl.: firemen)
n. 消防队员
Being a fireman sometimes may be dangerous.
做个消防队员有时候会有危险。

The fireman was suffocated by the fumes.
那个消防队员让浓烟憋死了.
fireplace(pl.: fireplaces)
n. 壁炉
She felt warm only when she sat before the fireplace.
她只有坐在壁炉前才感觉到暖和。

This fireplace smokes (badly).
这个壁炉烟冒得(太)厉害.
firework(pl.: fireworks)
n. 焰火
Just you watch the fireworks when your father catches those boys!
等你父亲抓住那几个男孩子的时候,你就能看到他的火气有多大了。

The firework exploded in his hand.
那个爆竹在他手里响了。
firm
a. 坚定的,坚固的,结实的

ad. 稳固地,坚定地

n. 商行,公司

v. (使)变得坚实
The pound stayed firm against dollar in London but fell a little in New York.
在伦敦英镑对美元仍坚挺,但在纽约却跌了一点儿。

The government must act to firm prices up.
政府必须采取行动使物价稳定下来。
firmly
ad. 牢牢地
The envelope was firmly sealed.
这个信封封得很严实。

The struts are firmly braced.
那些支柱上得很牢固。
firmness
n. 坚固,坚牢,坚定
His firmness on his belief supported him in difficulties.
困境中,他坚定的信仰支撑着他。

Firmness of character or action; determination.
果断,决断性格或行动的坚定;坚决
firmware
n. 固件
暂无例句
first
ad. 首先,第一,优先

a. 第一的
Read the text first and then explain the new words.
先读课文,然后解释生词。

He was the first to be there.
他是第一个到达那里的。
fiscal
a. 财政的
We are trying to get a thorough understanding of the government's fiscal policy.
我们正努力对政府的财政政策进行全面的了解。

Palm Inc, the No1 maker of hand-held electronic organizers, on Monday reported fiscal first-quarter operating results that topped analyst forecasts as sales more than doubled.
掌上型个人电子助理制造商Palm周一公布财政年度第一季的财务报告,营运收入与获利均超越华尔街分析师的预估一倍以上。
fish(pt.: fished, pp.: fished, prp.: fishing, pl.: fish)
n. 鱼

v. 捕鱼,钓鱼
We caught three little fishes.
我们捉到三条小鱼。

The beach is a good place to fish from.
海滩是钓鱼的好地方。
fisherman(pl.: fishermen)
n. 渔夫
The fisherman lost his boat in the storm.
渔夫在风暴中失去了他的船。

The shark's dorsal fin was cut off by the fisherman.
鲨鱼的背鳍被渔夫割了下来。
fishery(pl.: fisheries)
n. 渔场(渔业)
The ship is engaged in pelagic fishery.
这艘船从事远洋渔业。
fishes
n. 双鱼宫
We caught three little fishes.
我们捉到三条小鱼。

He studies in particular the fishes of the Indian Ocean.
他专门研究印度洋的鱼类.
fishing
n. 钓鱼
They would rather go fishing than stay at home.
他们宁愿去钓鱼,也不愿待在家里。

Who made the decision to go fishing?
是谁决定去钓鱼的?
fission
n. 裂开,分裂,分体
A substance, such as water or graphite, that is used in a nuclear reactor to decrease the speed of fast neutrons and increase the likelihood of fission.
慢化剂一种物质,如水或石墨在核反应堆中用来减缓中子运动速度和提高裂变可能性的物质
fist(pt.: fisted, pp.: fisted, prp.: fisting, pl.: fists)
n. 拳头

vt. 紧握,用拳头打
He shook his fist at me.
他对我挥舞着拳头。

I clenched my fist and hit him.
我攥紧拳头向他击去。
fit
a. 适宜的,对的,准备好的

v. 适合,安装

n. 适宜,发作,一阵
He runs 3 miles every morning; that's why he is so fit.
他每天早晨跑三哩路,因此才那么健康。

He will just fit the post.
他很适合这个职位。
fitness
适合度(生物学术语)

n. 健康
Her fitness for the job should not be questioned.
她能胜任这项工作是无庸质疑的。

In many sports physical fitness is not as important as technique.
在许多体育运动中,体能没有技巧重要。
fitting(pl.: fittings)
a. 适合的,恰当的

n. 试衣
It was, in fine, a fitting end to the story.
总之,这是故事很恰当的结尾。

He expressed his thoughts in clear and fitting language.
他用明白恰当的语言来表达他的思想。
five
num. 五

pron.&a. 五(个,只...)
There are five apples on the table.
桌子上有五个苹果。

We've got to fit five people plus all their luggage in the car.
我们得在汽车里挤下五个人和全部行李。
fix(pt.: fixed, pp.: fixed, prp.: fixing, pl.: fixes)
v. 使...固定,修理,准备
I must get the radio fixed.
我必须找人把收音机修理好。

We are in a real fix - there is nobody to look after the baby.
我们真的处于困境——没人照顾婴儿。
fixed
a. 固定的,不变的,准备好的

v. 修理,使...固定,决定

vbl. 修理,使...固定,决定

[计算机] 固定的
He had the fixed idea that a woman's place was in the home.
他有个成见,认为女人的天地是在家里。

The hours of the meetings will be fixed at the monitor's discretion.
开会时间将由班长自行决定。
fixing
固定,设备,修理
My watch has stopped it needs fixing.
我的表停了--需要修理了。

The act or process of fixing.
固定固定的动作或程序
fixture(pl.: fixtures)
n. 固定物,设备
The price includes all fixtures and fittings.
这个价钱把全部固定装置和设备都打在里面了。

The owner of the house charge us for fixture and fittings.
房主要我们支付使用固定设施的费用。
flabby
a. 软弱的,没气力的,不稳的
Soft and flabby.
柔软松弛的

"I'm getting flabby lying here in bed, " he grumbled, "and look at my hands-smooth as a baby's bottom. What kind of hands are these for a working man to have? "
"我躺在床上肌肉都变得松弛了,"他咕哝道:"看看我的手-如此细皮嫩肉的。干活的人怎能有这样的手?"
flag
n. 旗标,旗子,信号旗

[计算机] 标志

v.枯萎,减退
After walking for four hours we were beginning to flag.
步行了四个小时以后,我们开始累了。

That plant with purple flowers is flag.
那种开紫花的植物是菖蒲。
flagging
a. 疲惫的,萎靡的
My strength, interest, enthusiasm, etc is flagging.
我的力气、 兴趣、 热情等正在减退.

Flag a parade route; flagging parts of a manuscript for later review.
用旗标出游行路线;为以后再阅读标出手稿的某些部分
flake
n. 薄片,小片,火花
Flakes of rust are falling from the old iron pan.
一片片的锈从旧铁锅上落下。

The paintwork is beginning to flake; it'll need doing over/to be done over soon.
油漆已成片脱落, 需要赶快重新上漆.
flame(pt.: flamed, pp.: flamed, prp.: flaming, pl.: flames)
n. 火焰,火舌,热情

v. 焚烧,面红,激动
His anger flamed up.
他勃然大怒。

The candle flame flickered and went out.
烛火摇曳着,随即熄灭了。
flames
n. 火焰
The flames devoured the entire building.
火焰吞没了整栋大楼。

When I saw the flames I acted on instinct and threw a blanket over them.
我看见火焰时便凭直觉把一张毯子扑在火焰上.
flank(pt.: flanked, pp.: flanked, prp.: flanking, pl.: flanks)
n. 侧面,侧腹,腰窝肉

v. 攻击侧面,面临着,守侧面
The road is flanked with trees and flowers.
路的两旁有花草。

The soldiers attacked the left flank of the enemy.
战士们攻击敌人的左翼。
flannel(pt.: flanneled, pp.: flanneled, prp.: flanneling, pl.: flannels)
n. 法兰绒
The girl looked happy in her new flannel.
女孩穿着新的法兰绒衣服,看上去很高兴。

Stop flannelling and give a straight answer!
别再兜圈子了,直截了当地回答!
flap(pt.: flapped, pp.: flapped, prp.: flapping, pl.: flaps)
n. 拍打,拍打声,副翼

v. 拍打,鼓翼而飞,飘动
The curtains were flapping at the open window.
窗帘在敞开的窗户前摆动。

A flap from the tail of the whale upset the boat.
鲸尾轻轻一拍便把小船打翻了。
flare(pt.: flared, pp.: flared, prp.: flaring, pl.: flares)
n. 闪光,闪耀,[天]耀斑

v. 闪光,闪耀
The fire flared up as I put more logs onto it.
我加了几块木材,火顿时亮了起来。

Her nostrils flared angrily.
她气得鼻孔都鼓了起来。
flash(pt.: flashed, pp.: flashed, prp.: flashing, pl.: flashes)
n. 闪光,闪现,一瞬间

v. 闪光,闪现,闪烁

[计算机]Adobe公司的动画技术
Flashes of lightning illuminated the scene.
闪电的亮光照亮了现场。

The days seem to flash by.
光阴似箭。
flashing
n. 决放,遮雨板,卫水板
The flashing lights mean that the road is blocked.
那闪动的灯光表示此路不通.

A lighthouse was flashing in the distance.
灯塔在远处发出闪烁的光.
flask(pl.: flasks)
n. 细颈瓶,烧瓶,小水瓶
I want to drink a flask of wine.
我想喝一瓶酒。

The graduations are marked on the side of the flask.
烧瓶侧面有刻度标志.
flat
a. 平坦的,单调的,扁平的

ad. 平直地,干脆地

n.[英]公寓
I got a flat on my way home.
在我回家的路上,我的车胎跑气了。

My request was met with a flat refusal.
我的要求遭到了断然拒绝。
flatbed
平板式
暂无例句
flatten(pt.: flattened, pp.: flattened, prp.: flattening)
v. 变单调,变平,打倒
He was totally flattened by her sarcasm.
她说的挖苦话使他无地自容.

The land flattens out near the coast.
海岸附近地势变得很平坦.
flatter(pt.: flattered, pp.: flattered, prp.: flattering)
v. 过份夸赞,奉承,阿谀
This photograph flatters you.
这照片比你本人漂亮。

He flattered her about her cooking.
他恭维她的烹调手艺。
flaunt(pt.: flaunted, pp.: flaunted, prp.: flaunting)
n. 飘杨

v. 挥动, 夸耀, 炫耀, 飘扬
He's always flaunting his wealth.
他总是摆阔。

She flaunts her new clothes.
她炫耀自己的新衣服。
flavor(pt.: flavored, pp.: flavored, prp.: flavoring, pl.: flavors)
n. 滋味,香料

v. 加味于
I don't like the flavor of onion.
我不喜欢洋葱的味道。

This bread has plenty of flavor.
这面包味道真好。
flavour(pt.: flavoured, pp.: flavoured, prp.: flavouring, pl.: flavours)
n. 香味

vt 给...加味
This bread has plenty of flavour.
这面包味道真好。

I don't like the flavour of onion.
我不喜欢洋葱的味道。
flaw
n. 缺点,裂纹,瑕疵
Your argument has a fatal flaw.
你的论点有一个致命的错误。

The flaw in this vase makes it less valuable.
这个花瓶因为有点缺陷,不那么值钱了。
flee(pt.: fled, pp.: fled, prp.: fleeing)
v. 逃避,逃跑,逃走
He killed his enemy and fled the country.
他杀了仇人,然后逃往国外。

The frightened people fled from the fire.
人们惊恐万状地逃离了火灾现场。
fleece(pt.: fleeced, pp.: fleeced, prp.: fleecing, pl.: fleeces)
n. 羊毛,羊毛状之物
The sheep's fleece was white as snow.
羊毛是雪白的。

These sheep have fine thick fleeces.
这些绵羊的毛又细又厚.
fleet
n. 船队,舰队

v. 飞过,掠过
The general ordered the fleet to remain where they were and wait for the further instructions.
将军命令舰队原地待命。

The foremost position in an army or a fleet advancing into battle.
前卫,尖兵进入战斗的部队或船队的最前面的位置
fleeting
a. 飞逝的(疾驰的,短暂的,急走的)
The author has managed to trace many incidents in which the long arm of confidence brought the heroine in fleeting touch with the members of the family.
作者设法追溯了许多事件,在这些事件中,由于离奇的机遇,使女主角与这一家庭有了短时间的接触。

A faint or fleeting indication; a trace.
模糊的暗示模糊的或一闪即逝的暗示;迹象
flesh(pt.: fleshed, pp.: fleshed, prp.: fleshing)
n. 肉
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
心有余而力不足。

I'll have to go to my aunt's funeral she was my own flesh and blood after all.
我得参加我姑姑的葬礼--她是我的亲人哪。
fleshy
a. 肉的
The fleshy underside of the end of a finger or toe.
肉垫手指或脚趾末端多肉的下侧

The fleshy, muscular back part of the human leg between the knee and ankle.
腓,小腿肚人腿部位于膝关节和踝关节之间的多肉的、腿后部的肌肉部分
flex(pt.: flexed, pp.: flexed, prp.: flexing)
v. 弯曲,伸缩,褶曲

n. 电线,松紧带
Capable of being bent or flexed; pliable.
柔软的可弯曲或扭曲的;柔韧的

The gardeners flexed their muscles and began to dig.
园丁们舒腰展臂后才开始挖地。
flexibility
n. 灵活性,柔韧性
Flexibility, as in the shaft of a golf club.
弹性,韧性柔韧性,易变性,如高尔夫球棒的柄
flexible
a. 灵活的,易弯曲的,柔韧的
This tube is flexible but tough.
这管子柔软但很坚固。

We need a foreign policy that is more flexible.
我们需要一个更为灵活的外交政策。
flicker(pt.: flickered, pp.: flickered, prp.: flickering, pl.: flickers)
n. 闪烁,闪光,颤动

v. 闪动,闪烁,摇动
A slender smile still flickered across her face.
她脸上闪过一丝微笑。

All the lights flickered for a moment.
所有的灯都闪了一会儿。
flight
n. 飞行,飞机的航程,航班,逃跑
She photographed the birds in flight.
她拍摄鸟儿飞行的照片。

The old woman fell down a flight of stairs.
那位老太太从一段楼梯上摔了下来。
fling(pt.: flung, pp.: flung, prp.: flinging, pl.: flings)
n. 投掷,急冲,嘲弄

v. 投,猛冲,嘲笑
He flung himself into his work with renewed vigor.
他又精神抖擞地投入自己的工作。

She flung down her large handbag on the table.
她把那只大手提包扔在桌子上。
flip
vt. 掷, 弹, 轻击

a. 无礼的, 冒失的, 轻率的
I had a quick flip through the book and it looked very interesting.
我很快翻阅了一下那本书,看来似乎很有趣。

A flip answer to a serious question.
对严肃问题的轻率回答
flirt(pt.: flirted, pp.: flirted, prp.: flirting, pl.: flirts)
n. 卖弄风骚的人,调情的人

v. 忽然弹出,调情,玩弄
I don't like going to parties because my husband always flirts with every girl in the room.
我不喜欢参加宴会,因为我丈夫老爱跟屋里的每个女孩调情。

They say he's a terrible flirt.
据说他是调情色鬼.
float(pt.: floated, pp.: floated, prp.: floating, pl.: floats)
n. 漂流物,浮舟,浮萍

v. 浮动,飘,散播
Pay attention to your float!
注意你的浮子!

The logs floated down the river.
木头在河上放流。
floating
浮动
We can see the dust particles floating in the sunlight clearly.
我们可以很清楚地看到阳光下的灰尘颗粒。

Have you seen my keys floating about (anywhere)?
你在什麽地方见到我的钥匙了吗?
flock
n. 群

v. 成群而行,聚集
There are many flocks of tourists in the palace.
宫殿里有好几群游客。

People are flocking to the cinema to see the new film.
人们正蜂拥到电影院去看这部新电影。
flood(pt.: flooded, pp.: flooded, prp.: flooding, pl.: floods)
n. 洪水,水灾

v. 淹没,溢出

vi. 大量涌到,泛滥

vt. 灌溉,淹没
Every spring the river floods the valley.
每年春天河水把山谷淹没。

Settlers flooded from Europe to America in the 19th century.
十九世纪欧洲移民纷纷涌到了美国。
flooding
n. 泛滥,产后出血
The conjunction of heavy rains and high winds caused flooding.
暴风雨的同时发生引起了洪水泛滥。

Memories of his childhood came flooding back.
他童年的往事涌上心头.
floor(pt.: floored, pp.: floored, prp.: flooring, pl.: floors)
n. 地板,楼层,底部

v. 铺地板,击倒
Our office is on the first floor.
我们的办公室在一楼。

We planned to floor our room with oak.
我们计划用橡木材料给房间铺地板。
floorwalker
n. 巡视员
暂无例句
floppy(pl.: floppies)
a. 叭塌叭塌响的,懒散的,邋遢的
A device that reads data from and writes data onto a storage medium, such as a floppy disk.
驱动器从存储媒介(如软盘)上读出或写入数据的仪器

The plastic or cardboard container that holds a floppy disk.
磁盘套子装软磁碟片的塑料套或纸板套
flour(pt.: floured, pp.: floured, prp.: flouring)
n. 面粉
You may flour the pastry board so that the dough doesn't stick to it.
你可以在做糕点的面板上撒些面粉,这样揉好的面粉就不会粘到板上了。

We made some bread with the flour he bought for us.
我们用他给我们带来的面粉做了一些面包。
flourish(pt.: flourished, pp.: flourished, prp.: flourishing, pl.: flourishes)
v. 繁荣,茂盛,活跃
She rushed in flourishing a document.
她急匆匆地走了进来,手里挥舞着一份文件。

The doctor showed us about his hospital with much flourish.
这位医生颇为炫耀地带着我们参观了他的医院。
flow(pt.: flowed, pp.: flowed, prp.: flowing, pl.: flows)
n. 流,水流,流量

v. 流动

vi. 流,流动

vt. 淹没
This river flowed southwest to the Atlantic Ocean.
这条河流向西南,汇入大西洋。

The flow of melted snow cascaded down the mountainside and into the river.
溶化的雪水如瀑布般沿着山崖边泻入河里。
flowchart
流程图
暂无例句
flower(pt.: flowered, pp.: flowered, prp.: flowering, pl.: flowers)
n. 花

v. 开花
The garden will look very beautiful when all the plants are in flower.
等所有的植物都开花时,花园会显得非常漂亮。

Cherry trees flower in the early spring.
樱桃树在早春开花。
flu
n. 流行性感冒
I caught a flu and had to lie in the bed.
我得了流感,不得不卧床休息。

She's still recovering from a bout of flu.
她这次患流行性感冒还没有完全恢复。
fluctuate
vi. 变动,上下,动摇

vt. 使动摇
Silver: quiet. Value fluctuate lower in line with other precious metals on both bullion and futures market.
银:清淡。由于受最近交易低潮的影响,银和其他贵重金属一样,期货和现货市场的数量下降。

Cotton: irregular, the cotton index fluctuate narrowly on the liverpool( england) market.
棉花:涨落不定。在英国利物浦市场上,棉花指数涨落不大。
fluctuation(pl.: fluctuations)
n. 波动,起伏
There are fluctuations in the state of his health.
他的健康状况时好时坏。

The decision was affected by his fluctuation of mood.
这个决定受他情绪的影响。
fluency
n. 流利
Neither fluency nor accuracy is easy to come by in learning a foreign language.
学习外语要达到流利或精确的程度都是不容易的。

A person who is able to use three languages, especially with equal fluency.
说三种语言的人能够使用三种语言的人,尤指使用三种语言的流利程度相同
fluent
a. 流利的,流畅的
He speaks fluent German.
他操一口流利的德语。

Her fluent movements surprised us.
她那协调优美的动作让我们惊奇。
fluff(pt.: fluffed, pp.: fluffed, prp.: fluffing, pl.: fluffs)
n. 软毛,柔毛,绒毛
Clinging bits of fiber and fluff; fuzz.
棉绒,软棉布聚在一起的纤维和绒毛;细毛

Courtship will include display in which the male fluff up his feather.
鸟儿求偶的表现包括雄鸟抖松羽毛的炫耀行为。
fluffy
a. 毛绒绒的,蓬松的
Having a fluffy or woolly appearance.
絮状的有绒毛状或羊毛状外表的

A long fluffy scarf made of soft material, such as fur or feathers.
长围巾用如毛皮或羽毛等柔软材料制成的长而蓬松的围巾
fluid(pl.: fluids)
a. 流体的,流动的

n. 流体,液体
Air whether in the gaseous or liquid state is a fluid.
空气,无论是气态的还是液态的,都是一种流体。

The rate of flow of fluid, particles, or energy through a given surface.
流动率流体、微粒或能量通过一设定的表面时流动的速率
fluidics
应用流体学
暂无例句
fluorescent
n. 日光灯

a. 萤光的
He shielded his eyes from, the glare of the overhead fluorescent lights
他遮住头顶上方荧光灯曲目的光以保护眼睹。
fluoroscopy
n. 荧光检查,荧光学
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flush
n. 流溢,面红,旺盛

a. 丰足的,齐平的,满盈的

v. 脸发红,淹没,旺盛

[计算机] 冲洗
She shows a flush of joy at his coming.
对他的到来她表现出一阵兴奋。

Mary flushed crimson with embarrassment.
玛丽羞得脸红了。
flute(pt.: fluted, pp.: fluted, prp.: fluting, pl.: flutes)
n. 长笛

v. 吹笛
Can you play the flute?
你会吹长笛吗?

The child occupied himself in playing his flute.
那孩子只顾著吹笛子.
flutter(pt.: fluttered, pp.: fluttered, prp.: fluttering, pl.: flutters)
n. 摆动,鼓翼,烦扰

v. 摆动,鼓翼,烦扰
Banners fluttered in the breeze.
旗帜在微风中飘扬。

She fluttered her handkerchief from the train window as a good-bye.
她从火车窗口里伸出手挥动手帕道别。
flux(pt.: fluxed, pp.: fluxed, prp.: fluxing)
n. 流出,涨潮,变迁

v. 熔化,使泻,涨
An instrument for measuring a property of light, especially luminous intensity or flux.
光度计用来测量光的性质、尤其是光的强度和通量的仪器

A measure of the induced voltage in a circuit caused by a magnetic flux and equal to the flux times the number of turns in the coil that surrounds it.
碰撞,匝链电路中由于磁通量而造成电伏减少的单位,等于穿过一载流线圈的磁通量与线圈匝数之积
fly(pt.: flew, pp.: flown, prp.: flying)
n. 苍蝇,两翼昆虫,飞行

v. 飞,飞翔,逃走
How time flies!
时间过得真快!

Our dog may look fierce but he wouldn't hurt a fly.
我们的狗别看样子凶,其实很温顺。
FM
n. 磁极(现场干线,现场更改,消防干管,外国使团)
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foam(pt.: foamed, pp.: foamed, prp.: foaming)
n. 泡沫,水沫

v. 起泡沫
He was foaming at the mouth because of his daughter's rudeness.
他女儿的粗暴态度使他暴跳如雷。

When the horse had finished the race, its sides were wet with foam.
这匹马结束比赛时,它的脊背被汗水湿透了。
FOB
(缩)离岸价
You can't fob an expert off with cheap imitations.
用廉价的仿制品骗不了行家.

I won't be fobbed off this time I'm determined to say what I think.
这次我可不上当了--我一定要把想法说出来.
focus(pt.: focused, pp.: focused, prp.: focusing, pl.: foci)
n. 焦点,焦距

v. 集中,聚集,使集中
He always wants to be the focus of attention.
他总想成为注意力的焦点。

You should focus your attention on your work.
你应该把注意力放到工作上。
fodder
n. 马料,草料
These documents are useless - they are only wastebasket fodder.
这些文件毫无用处,只配扔进废纸篓里。

Timothy can be used as fodder for cattle.
猫尾草可以作为喂牛的牧草。
foe(pl.: foes)
n. 敌人,仇敌
The knight was murdered by his foes.
那位骑士被他的敌人谋杀了。

Who goes there friend or foe?
谁在那里--是自己人还是敌人?
fog(pt.: fogged, pp.: fogged, prp.: fogging, pl.: fogs)
n. 雾

v. 以雾笼罩,被雾笼罩

vt. 以雾笼罩
I was really in a fog after the exam.
考完试后,我真的感到稀里糊涂。

London used to have bad fogs in winter.
伦敦过去在冬季常有浓雾。
foggy
a. 有雾的
His ideas on this subject are a bit foggy.
他对这个问题的看法有些模糊。

It's a foggy morning.
今天早晨有雾。
foil
n. 箔,烘托,衬托

v. 衬托,阻止,挡开
This box of chocolate was wrapped round with foil.
这盒巧克力用箔纸包着。

Wrapping aluminium foil round a joint allows the meat to cook in its own juice/juices.
用铝箔把肉包住使之在原汁中烹制.
fold
n. 折层,羊栏,折痕

v. 折叠,包,交叉
The paper should be folded in half.
这张纸应该对折。

I folded the handkerchief and put it in my pocket.
我折好手绢,放进口袋里。
folder(pl.: folders)
n. 文件夹
A container, such as a cabinet or folder, for keeping papers in order.
文件夹按顺序放置文件的容器,如档案柜或文件夹

God, we look like sheep- we are all carrying the same folder.
天啊!我们都带着同样的文件夹,看起来一模一样。
folding
可折叠的
A folding or small desk stool at which worshipers kneel to pray, especially one on which the British sovereign kneels at the time of coronation.
祈祷椅礼拜着跪着祈祷时使用的一种可折叠的小凳子,尤指英格兰国王举行加冕礼时使用的

The comedian had the audience folding up.
那个喜剧演员逗得观众笑得前仰後合。
foliage
n. 叶子(总称)
We carried armfuls of foliage to the bonfire.
我们给篝火堆挟来几抱枝叶。

He crouched down among the tangled foliage.
他蹲下把身子藏在紊乱的叶丛中。
folio(pl.: folios)
编页码,对开本,页码,张数
There was a folio missing in the book.
这本书中少了一页。

We have several early folios for sale.
我们有几本早期的对开本书出售。
folk(pl.: folkfolks)
a. 民间的

n. 人们
I'd like you to meet my folks.
我想要你见见我的父母。

He is a very popular folk singer.
他是一位很受欢迎的民歌手。
follow(pt.: followed, pp.: followed, prp.: following)
v. 跟随,沿行,遵循,听得懂
I didn't quite follow; could you explain it again?
我不太明白,你能再解释一下吗?

The police are following a murderer who's in hiding.
警察正在追赶藏匿起来的杀人犯。
follower(pl.: followers)
n. 从者,属下,追补者
Many ancient Greeks were followers of Socrates.
许多古希腊人都是苏格拉底的追随者。

He's a follower, not a leader.
他是追随者,不是领导者。
following
n. 下列各项,部下,党羽

a. 下列的,其次的

vbl. 跟随
It rained on the day we arrived, but the following day was sunny.
我们到达的那天正下雨,但次日天气晴朗。

The police are following a murderer who's in hiding.
警察正在追赶藏匿起来的杀人犯。
follows
n. 跟随

遵照
A fan, especially a young woman, who follows a rock group around on tours.
流行乐团迷跟随摇滚乐队巡回演出的迷恋者,尤指年轻女性

Pain is forgotten where gain follows.
【谚】一朝得了利,痛苦便忘记。
fond
a. 喜欢的
My little son is fond of playing practical jokes on me.
我的小儿子喜欢对我玩恶作剧。

Volleyball is a sport of which I am very fond.
排球是我很喜欢的运动。
font
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food(pl.: foods)
n. 食物
I prefer vegetarian food.
我喜欢吃素食。

What's your favorite food?
你最喜欢的食物是什么?
foodstuff(pl.: foodstuffs)
n. 食品,食料
Rice is our essential foodstuff in life.
大米是我们生活的基本食物。

Nowadays, the foodstuffs in our life are more various.
如今,我们生活中的食品越来越五花八门了。
fool(pt.: fooled, pp.: fooled, prp.: fooling, pl.: fools)
n. 愚人,受骗者

v. 愚弄,欺骗
That silly child never does anything; he just fools about all day long.
那个傻孩子从来不做事,只是整天游手好闲。

What a fool I was to believe he is a good man.
我竟然相信他是个好人,我真是个傻瓜。
foolish
a. 愚蠢的
I felt rather foolish when I couldn't answer the teacher's question.
当我回答不出老师的提问时,我觉得自己很愚蠢。

He was angry with himself for having made such a foolish mistake.
他为犯如此愚蠢的错误而对自己气恼不已。
foot(pt.: footed, pp.: footed, prp.: footing, pl.: feet)
n. 脚
He got to his feet when he saw her father came in.
他看到她父亲走进来就站了起来。

He sat on the foot of the bed.
他坐在床脚处。
football(pl.: footballs)
n. 足球
I like watching football match on TV.
我喜欢在电视上看足球比赛。

Which football team is the leader in the football championship?
现在哪个队在足球锦标赛中领先?
footer
页脚
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footing
n. 立足点,立场,关系
The workers want to be on an equal footing with the managers.
工人要求与经理地位平等。

This enterprise is now on a firm footing and should soon get profits.
现在这家企业基础稳固,很快就会赢利。
footnote(pt.: footnoted, pp.: footnoted, prp.: footnoting, pl.: footnotes)
n. 脚注(给...作脚注)
In printing, a term used in footnote meaning"here and there".
在印刷技术中,一种在脚注中使用的意为“到处”的术语。

A political scandal that was but a footnote to modern history.
一件对现代历史无足轻重的政治丑闻
footstep(pl.: footsteps)
n. 脚步(声),足迹
There are many footsteps in the snow.
雪地上有许多脚印。

I heard his footsteps in the hall.
我听见大厅里有他的脚步声。
footsteps
n. 脚步
The dog cocked its ears at the sound of footsteps.
狗听到脚步声竖起了耳朵。

The thief froze when he heard the footsteps approaching.
小偷听到走近的脚步声,吓得呆住了。
for
conj. 因为

prep. 给,为
He shook his head, for he thought differently.
他摇摇头,因为他的想法与此不同。

What can I do for you?
我能帮你什么忙吗?
forbid(pt.: forbade, pp.: forbidden, prp.: forbidding)
v. 禁止,不准
I forbid you to tell anyone.
我不许你告诉任何人。

Lack of time forbids any further discussion at the point.
由于时间不够,现在不能深入讨论这个问题。
forbidden
a. 被禁止的
The Forbidden City is one of the world's greatest works of architecture.
紫禁城是世界上最伟大的建筑之一。

Forbidden City is a great magnet for foreign tourists.
紫禁城对外国旅游者来说是个有巨大吸引力的地方。
force(pt.: forced, pp.: forced, prp.: forcing, pl.: forces)
n. 力量,武力,影响力

v. 强迫,强夺,加压力

[计算机] 强制
The force of the explosion broke all the windows in the building.
爆炸的力量震碎了这座建筑上的所有窗户。

The rider forced his horse on through the storm.
骑士迫使他的马在暴风雨中前进。
forced
a. 被迫的,强迫的,用力的

v. 强迫

vbl. 强迫
The boss forced this difficult task upon him.
老板强迫他做此难事。

Upon reaching an appropriate age, children are encouraged, but not forced, to "leave the nest".
一达到适当的年龄,孩子们就被鼓励,而不是被强迫,"离开老窝"。
fore
a. 在前的,以前的

ad. 在前面,在船头

prep. 在前
He sat in the fore part of the train.
他坐在火车的前部。

The captain ordered two flags to be placed fore and aft.
船长吩咐在船头和船尾各挂一面旗子。
forearm
n. 前臂
The joint between the hand and the forearm.
腕,腕关节手和前臂之间的关节

The joint or bend of the arm between the forearm and the upper arm.
肘关节上臂与前臂之间的关节或胳膊弯曲处
forecast(pt.: forecast, pp.: forecast, prp.: forecasting, pl.: forecasts)
预测,预报
According to the weather forecast it will rain tomorrow.
天气预报说明天有雨。

They tried to forecast the result of the football match.
他们试图预测这场足球比赛的结果。
forefather(pl.: forefathers)
n. 祖先
One of his forefathers was an early settler in America.
他的祖先之一是美洲的早期移民。

Japan said on Tuesday that Peru's disgraced ex-president Alberto Fujimori has Japanese nationality, a status that allows him to stay in the land of his forefathers and probably avoid facing investigators in Peru.
日本政府周二表示,遭到罢黜的秘鲁前总统藤森具有日本国籍,而这个身分将让他得以继续留在日本这块祖先的土地上,同时也可能让他不必回秘鲁接受调查人员的侦讯。
forefinger(pl.: forefingers)
n. 食指
Our foreman, Mr. Li Ming, met an accident on July6. He crushed his forefinger when operating a machine.
我厂领班李明先生在7月6日遇到意外,李先生开动机器时食指被压。
foregoing
a. 前面的,先前的,前述的
Coming before in place or order; foregoing.
在前的,处在前面的在地点或计划之前的;在前的

Refer to the foregoing figures.
涉及到前面所讲的数字
foreground(pt.: foregrounded, pp.: foregrounded, prp.: foregrounding)
n. 前景,最显著的位置

n.[计算机]前台

[计算机] 前景
The figures of the horses in the foreground are out of proportion.
前景中的马画得不成比例.

Try to draw the figures in the foreground in proportion.
要把前景中的人物画得合比例.
forehead(pl.: foreheads)
n. 额,前额
The car bumped and his forehead hit the glass.
汽车颠簸了一下,他的前额撞到了玻璃上。

His forehead was ridged with anxiety.
他的前额因焦虑而布满了皱纹。
foreign
a. 外国的
The swelling on her finger was caused by a foreign body in it.
她的手指肿胀是手指内有异物引起的。

She's a very good woman; unkindness is foreign to her nature.
她是个很好的妇人,冷酷不是她的本性。
foreigner(pl.: foreigners)
n. 外国人
He never met a foreigner who spoke such perfect Chinese.
他从未见过中国话讲得这样纯正的外国人。

His broken English showed he was a foreigner.
他的蹩脚的英语说明他是一个外国人。
foreman(pl.: foremen)
n. 领班,工头,陪审长
The foreman is supervising their work.
领班正在检查他们的工作。

He was deemed as guilty by the foreman.
陪审长认为他有罪。
foremost
a. 最初的

ad. 在最前面
Do you know who is the foremost writer in the English language?
你知道谁是最重要的英语作家吗?

He does a bit of writing, but first and foremost he's a teacher.
他也写一些文章, 但他主要是个教师.
forerunner(pl.: forerunners)
n. 先驱
Anglo-Saxon is the forerunner of modern English.
盎格鲁撒克逊语是现代英语的先驱。

One that indicates or foreshadows what is to come; a forerunner.
预言者指明或预示即将发生的事的人;先驱
foresee(pt.: foresaw, pp.: foreseen, prp.: foreseeing)
v. 预见,预知
He foresaw that his journey would be delayed by bad weather.
他预知自己的旅程会被恶劣天气耽搁。

Do you foresee any problems with the new system?
对于这种新体制,你看会有什么问题吗?
forest(pt.: forested, pp.: forested, prp.: foresting, pl.: forests)
n. 森林
He lost his way in the forest.
他在森林中迷路了。

The combustion in the forest generated great damage.
森林火灾造成了巨大的损失。
forestry
n. 林产,森林地
Very little forestry is left unexplored nowadays.
如今未经勘测的森林是少之又少了。

The covering of forestry in our town is 60 percent.
我们镇的森林覆盖率是百分之六十。
foretell(pt.: foretold, pp.: foretold, prp.: foretelling)
v. 预言,预告,预示
The Messiah, as foretold by the prophets of the Old Testament.
救世主《旧约》中的先知们预言的救世主

She claims to be psychic and to be able to foretell the future.
她自称有特异功能, 能预知未来.
forever
ad. 永远
The lovers promised to be faithful forever.
这对情人互相许诺永不变心。

You'll never see life if you stay at home forever.
如果你一直呆在家里,就永远不会有生活经验。
forfeit(pt.: forfeited, pp.: forfeited, prp.: forfeiting, pl.: forfeits)
n. 没收物,罚金,丧失

v. 没收,丧失
He who murders pays the forfeit of his life.
杀人者偿命。

If man put his country in danger by helping the enemy, his life and possessions were forfeit to the crown.
任何人如帮助敌人危害本国,他的生命财产便被国家没收。
forge
n. 熔炉,铁工厂

v. 打制,想出,伪造
They forged their manager's signature on the cheque.
他们在支票上伪造了经理的签名。

The ship forged ahead under a favorable wind.
船乘风快速前进。
forgery(pl.: forgeries)
n. 伪造,伪造罪,伪造物
He was sent to prison for forgery.
他因犯伪造罪被关进监狱。

He confessed the letter a forgery.
他承认那封信是伪造的。
forget(pt.: forgot, pp.: forgotten, prp.: forgetting)
v. 忘记,忽略
I'm sorry; I've forgotten your name.
对不起,我忘了你的名字。

Don't forget your friends when you become rich.
致富后不要忘了老朋友。
forgetfulness
n. 健忘
You should forgive him for his forgetfulness; after all, he is over seventy.
你应该原谅他的健忘症,毕竟他已经七十多岁了。

I am really angry about your forgetfulness.
你这么健忘,我的确很生气。
forgive(pt.: forgave, pp.: forgiven, prp.: forgiving)
v. 原谅,饶恕,宽恕
I forgave him his crimes.
我饶恕了他的罪行。

He is not a man who forgives easily.
他不是一个肯轻易宽恕人的人。
fork(pt.: forked, pp.: forked, prp.: forking, pl.: forks)
n. 叉

v. 叉起,耙,成叉状
He picked up his knife and fork.
他捡起了刀叉。

We came to a fork in the road and could not decide which fork we should take.
我们来到了岔路口,不能决定走哪一条岔路。
form(pt.: formed, pp.: formed, prp.: forming, pl.: forms)
n. 形式,形状,表格

v. 形成,组成,建立
A plan began to form in his head.
一项计划在他脑子中形成。

He determined to form a club.
他决心成立一个俱乐部。
formal
a. 正式的
Business letters must always be formal, but we should write in a natural way to friends.
商业信函必须是正式的,但是写信给朋友应写得自然一些。

There is only a formal likeness between the two brothers, for their natures are very different.
这两兄弟仅外表相似,本性却很不一样。
formality(pl.: formalities)
n. 礼节,程序,拘谨
You should go through the legal formality.
你应该办理合法手续。

I found the formality of the occasion irritating.
我觉得这种场合的繁文缛节十分讨厌。
format
n. 设计,版式

n.[计算机]格式,DOS命令 : 格式化(磁盘),用于空盘或使用过的磁盘建立新空盘来存储数据

v. vt.使格式化,设计,安排
The book has been styled in a modern format.
该书已按照现代版式制作。

It also incorporate new optimization specific to particular server and local database format.
它也把新的优化细节合并到特殊服务器与本地数据库格式中。
formation(pl.: formations)
n. 构造,编队,形成
There are several kinds of cloud formations.
云层的构成方式有好几种。

School life has a great influence on the formation of a child's character.
学校生活对小孩个性的形成有很大影响。
formatted
有格式的
A program-defined hierarchical ordering of data for a record. Elements within a structure may be formatted differently from each other, whereas elements in an array must all have the same format.
对记录而言,程序定义的数据分层次序。结构内的元素的格式可能彼此不同,而一个数组中的元素的格式必须相同。

It's the same book, but a new format.
还是那本书, 但这是新的版式.
formatting
格式化
The format of the meeting was such that everyone could ask a question.
会议安排好可让每个人都能提一个问题.

A specification for the format and relative timing of information exchanged between communicating parties.
通信双方之间交换信息的格式和相对定时[同步]的一种规范。
formed
成形的
Although iron and steel products are all around us, I do not know how they are formed into various form.
虽然我们的周围都有钢铁制品,我却不知道它们是怎么样加工成形的。

Fully formed or developed, as an organ or structure.
定形的,成形的器官或结构发育完全的或
former
a. 以前的,在前的

pron.&n. 前者
Mr. Heath is the former Prime Minister of Britain.
希思先生是英国前任首相。

It was more in sorrow than in anger that he criticized his former colleague.
他批评以前的同事, 并非出於气愤而是为他惋惜.
formerly
ad. 以前,从前
Smocks were formerly worn by farm-workers.
这种罩衫是旧时农民穿的.

Ether was used formerly to put a patient to sleep before an operation.
从前人们在手术前用乙醚来使病人昏睡。
formidable
a. 强大的,可怕的,艰难的
They climbed up the last part of the mountain in formidable weather conditions.
他们在恶劣的天气条件下登上了山的顶峰。

His mother is a most formidable lady.
他的母亲是个最令人生畏的妇人。
formula(pl.: formulas)
n. 公式,配方,规则;婴儿食品
What is the formula for water?
水的分子式是什么?

It's the formula for converting gallons into liters.
这是加仑与升的换算公式。
formulate(pt.: formulated, pp.: formulated, prp.: formulating)
v. 用公式表示,明确的叙述
The contract was formulated in difficult legal language.
该合同是用深奥的法律术语订立的。

He formulated his thought clearly.
他清楚确切地表达了自己的思想。
formulation
n. 形成,简洁陈述,公式化
The act or process of stating a precise meaning or significance; formulation of a meaning.
解释对意思或意义的精确表达或表达的过程;对意思确切的阐述

British mathematician and physicist. He shared a1933 Nobel Prize for new formulations of the atomic theory.
迪拉克,保罗·阿德利安·莫里斯1902-1984英国数学和物理学家。1933年因新原子理论公式与人分享诺贝尔奖
forsake(pt.: forsook, pp.: forsaken, prp.: forsaking)
v. 放弃,断念,抛弃
He has forsaken the bad habit of smoking.
他已改掉了吸烟的坏习惯。

A homeless person, especially a forsaken or orphaned child.
无家可归者一个无家可归的人,尤指一个被遗弃或无父母的孤儿
fort(pl.: forts)
n. 堡垒,要塞
There are eight forts in this section of the Great Wall.
这一段长城有八个垛口。

The men in the fort capitulated.
堡垒中的守军投降了。
forte
n. 长处(特长,优点)
Singing is not really my forte, but I'll try.
唱歌实在不是我擅长的,但是我试着唱唱看。

Cooking is her forte.
她擅长烹调。
forth
a. 向前的

ad. 向前,向外
He went forth into the desert to pray.
他向前走到沙漠中祈祷。

The Forth of July is the National Independence Day of the USA.
七月四日是美国国庆日。
forthcoming
a. 即将到来的
The forthcoming elections.
即将到来的选举

The forthcoming talks hold out the hope of real arms reductions.
即将举行的会谈给实现真正的裁军带来了希望。
fortify(pt.: fortified, pp.: fortified, prp.: fortifying)
v. 设要塞,加强
Good eating habits help to fortify the body against disease.
好的饮食习惯有助于强身防病。

The medieval town is fortified with a high wall and a deep moat.
这座中世纪的城市用高墙深沟来加强防御。
fortitude
n. 刚毅,坚毅,不屈不挠
He bore the pain with great fortitude.
他以极大的毅力忍受了痛苦。

She was successful for her fortitude character.
因为坚韧不拔的性格她成功了。
fortnight
n. 两星期
I see them about once a fortnight.
我大约两星期见他们一次。

His birthday is Monday fortnight.
他的生日是两星期后的星期一。
FORTRAN
公式翻译程序
Courses taken that would be useful for computer programming are: Computer science, systems design and analysis, FORTRAN programming, PASCAL programming, operating systems, systems management.
对计算机编程有用的课程有:计算机学、系统设计与分析、FORTRAN编程学、PASCAL编程学、操作系统、系统管理。

A FORTRAN language statement used to define arrays.
在FORTRAN语言中用于定义数组的语句。
fortress(pl.: fortresses)
n. 堡垒,要塞
There are many fortresses in this area.
这片地区有许多堡垒。

The soldier scaled the wall of the fortress by turret.
士兵通过塔车攀登上了要塞的城墙。
fortuitous
a. 偶然的,意外的
Occurring by chance; fortuitous.
侥幸的碰巧发生的,幸运的

In a other word, verb"be" is the most fortuitous verb of change.
换句话说,动词“be”是个变化最不规则的动词。
fortuity(pl.: fortuities)
n. 偶然事件
暂无例句
fortunate
a. 幸运的,侥幸的
You are fortunate to have such a reasonable father.
你有这样一位通情达理的父亲,真是幸运。

We must help others less fortunate than ourselves.
我们要帮助那些不那麽幸运的人.
fortunately
ad. 幸运地,幸亏
Fortunately the pilot bailed out before the plane crashed.
飞机坠毁之前,驾驶员幸运地跳伞了。

All we need say is that fortunately we did not listen to him.
我们需要说的只是幸亏我们没有听他的话。
fortune(pt.: fortuned, pp.: fortuned, prp.: fortuning, pl.: fortunes)
n. 财产,命运,运气
These two brothers decided to go to America to try their fortunes.
这兄弟俩决定去美国碰碰运气。

He dreamed of making a fortune.
他梦想发大财。
forty(pl.: forties)
num.&a. 四十

pron. 四十(个,只...)
His hair became gray when he was only forty.
他刚刚四十岁时,头发就变得灰白了。

The atlas contains forty maps.
这个地图集有四十幅地图。
forum(pl.: forums)
n. 论坛,讨论会
There was a forum where meetings were held.
那儿曾是集会的场所。

The letters page serves as a useful forum for the exchange of readers' views.
读者来信版是读者们交换意见的有益园地。
forward(pt.: forwarded, pp.: forwarded, prp.: forwarding)
a. 向前的,早的,迅速的,前锋

v. 转交,促进,运送

ad. 向前地
He is forward in his English.
他的英语有进步。

Please forward my mail to my new address.
请把我的信件转到我的新地址。
forwards
ad. 向前(将来)
Having all toes pointing forwards. Used of certain birds.
四趾向前的足趾向前方长的。用于某些鸟类

I engaged the clutch and the car moved forwards.
我踩下离合器,汽车便朝前开了。
fossil(pl.: fossils)
a. 化石的

n. 化石
He found a piece of fossil of an ancient bird.
他发现一块古代鸟类的化石。

Coal is a fossil fuel.
煤是一种矿物燃料。
foster(pt.: fostered, pp.: fostered, prp.: fostering)
a. 收养的,养育的

v. 养育,抚育,培养
The mother tried to foster her son's interest in music.
母亲设法培养儿子对音乐的兴趣。

Mr Foster is sorry that he cannot accept your invitation to dinner.
福斯特先生不能接受你的宴请,深表歉意。
foul(pt.: fouled, pp.: fouled, prp.: fouling, pl.: fouls)
a. 污秽的,邪恶的

v. 弄脏,妨害,污蔑
She has a foul temper.
她脾气暴躁。

The ball was foul.
这球犯规了。
foully
ad. 卑鄙地
暂无例句
found
v. 建立,创立, 创办

vbl. (find的过去分词)找到
This business company was founded in 1724.
这家商业公司建立于1724年。

We found the lineaments of the situation.
我们找到了情况的关键因素。
foundation(pl.: foundations)
n. 基础,根据,建立
He laid the foundation of his success by study and hard work.
他通过学习和努力工作为成功打下了基础。

The foundation on which many ancient societies were built was the use of slaves.
许多古代社会都是建立在使役奴隶的基础上的。
founder
n. 创立者,建立者

v. 弄摔倒,弄跛,浸水
He is the founder of the party.
他是该党的创建者。

Who is the founder of the scientific socialism?
谁是科学社会主义的奠基人?
fountain(pl.: fountains)
n. 喷泉
The parks of this city are famous for their ornate fountains.
这个城市的公园以其华丽的喷泉而著名。

She dabbled her hands in the fountain.
她把手伸到喷泉中玩水。
four
num. 四

pron.&a. 四(个,只...)
Six minus two equals four.
六减去二等于四。

Our cat has a litter of four kittens.
我们家的猫一窝养了4只小猫。
fourscore
a. 八十的,八十个的

n. 八十,八十个,八十岁
暂无例句
fourteen(pl.: fourteens)
num. 十四
His daughter is fourteen years old.
他的女儿十四岁了。

The cultivator worked fourteen hours a day, laying by the corn.
中耕机每天工作14小时,给玉米作最后一次中耕。
fourth(pl.: fourths)
n. 四分之一

num. 第四
After her fourth child she decided to have herself sterilized.
她生了第四个孩子后决定做绝育手术。

One fourth of a ton;500 pounds. Used as a measure of grain.
五百磅四分之一吨;五百磅。用作谷物计量单位
fowl(pt.: fowled, pp.: fowled, prp.: fowling, pl.: fowls)
n. 家禽
There are many kinds of fowl.
家禽的种类很多。

A mixture of ground grain and nutrients fed to livestock and fowl.
麦麸由谷糠和营养物质调成的混合物,用以饲养牲畜和家禽
fox(pt.: foxed, pp.: foxed, prp.: foxing, pl.: foxes)
n. 狐狸,狡猾的人

v. 奸狡地行动
Don't trust him, he is a sly old fox.
别相信他,他像老狐狸一样狡猾。

The fox ran away before the hunter shot it.
那只狐狸在猎人向它射击前跑掉了。
fps
frames per second 帧数
暂无例句
fractal
分形
暂无例句
fraction(pl.: fractions)
n. 分数,小部分,破片
One forth is a proper fraction.
四分之一是一个真分数。

The door opened a fraction.
门稍微开了条缝。
fractional
a. 微少的,断片的,分数的
Speech is fractional; silence is integral.
讲话是分数;沉默是整数。
fracture(pt.: fractured, pp.: fractured, prp.: fracturing, pl.: fractures)
n. 破碎,骨折

v. 破碎,破裂
Her leg fractured in two places.
她的腿有两处骨折。

Fracture of the leg can be very serious in old people.
老年人腿骨骨折有可能成为严重疾患。
fragile
a. 易碎的,脆的
He's feeling a bit fragile after last night's party.
他参加了昨晚的聚会之后,现在觉得有些虚弱。

This glass plate is very fragile.
这个玻璃盘子很容易碎。
fragility
n. 脆弱,虚弱
暂无例句
fragment(pt.: fragmented, pp.: fragmented, prp.: fragmenting, pl.: fragments)
n. 碎片,破片,断片

[计算机] 碎片
The interruption fragmented his argument.
他的辩论因被打断而显得不完整。

She dropped the vase on the floor and it broke into fragments.
她把花瓶掉在地上,摔成了碎片。
fragmentation
分裂,破碎,存储残片
暂无例句
fragmenting
分割
A rock fragment between4 and64 millimeters(0.16 and2.51 inches) in diameter, especially one that has been naturally rounded.
水晶石石英断片,直径4到64毫米(0。16到2。51英寸),尤指天然圆形的石英颗粒

She dropped the vase on the floor and it broke into fragments.
她把花瓶掉在地上,摔成了碎片。
fragrance(pl.: fragrances)
n. 香味
I can smell the fragrance of flowers after showers.
我可以闻到雨后鲜花的清香。

The rose sends out strong fragrance.
玫瑰散发出浓郁的香味。
fragrant
a. 芬香的,馥郁的,愉快的
The air in the garden was warm and fragrant.
花园里的空气一片温馨。

The flowers gave off a fragrant odor.
花发出一阵幽香。
frail
a. 脆弱的,虚弱的
The frail wooden bridge cracked.
这座不牢固的木桥断裂了。

I accept that he's old and frail; be that as it may, he's still a good politician.
我承认他年老体衰,然而尽管如此,他仍是优秀的政治家。
frame(pt.: framed, pp.: framed, prp.: framing, pl.: frames)
n. 框,结构,骨架

v. 构成,设计,陷害
The government is framing a new bill to control gambling.
政府在制定新的法案以控制赌博。

This athlete has a powerful frame.
这位运动员有着魁梧的体格。
framework(pl.: frameworks)
n. 结构,构架,框架
It's a bridge of steel framework.
那是座钢铁结构的桥梁。

All the cases can be considered within the framework of the existing rules.
一切情况都可依据现行章程的结构加以考虑。
framing
成帧
The government is framing a new bill to control gambling.
政府在制定新的法案以控制赌博。

In a silver frame on the table there is a photograph of her husband.
在桌上的银相框里有张她丈夫的照片。
France
n. 法国
Paris is the capital of France.
巴黎是法国的首都。

Britain's nearest neighbour is France.
英国最近的邻居是法国。
franchise(pt.: franchised, pp.: franchised, prp.: franchising, pl.: franchises)
n. 特权, 公民权

v. 赋予特权, 赋予公民权
He runs his sandwich chain as a franchise operation.
作为一种给予特许专营权业务,他经营三明治连锁店。

That fast food business have expanded through the sale of franchise.
该快餐店通过出售联营经销权而扩大了生意。
franchisee
n. 特许经营人
暂无例句
franchiser
n. 给别人经营联营特许权的公司或制造厂
暂无例句
frank(pt.: franked, pp.: franked, prp.: franking)
a. 坦白的,直率的
To be very frank, I think you have very little chance of getting the job.
坦白地说,我认为你获得这项工作的机会微乎其微。

He is an extremely frank person.
他是个极其老实的人。
franking
打印标记
The Senate started on the right fool. In1986, it limited its franking budget to half the total appropriation for both chambers. That seemed fair because the100 senators represent the same total number of constituents as the435 House members.
参院走出了正确的第一步。1986年把参院的免费邮件预算限制在参众两院该项预算总和的半数。100位参议员与435位众议员的选民人数一样,所以看来这是公平的做法。

A collector of antique cars asked Frank to look out for a1906 gas head lamp.
一位老式汽车收藏家要弗兰克留神1906年产的煤气前灯。
frankly
ad. 坦白地
Quite frankly, I'm not surprised.
坦白地说,我并不感到意外。

I feel it my duty to speak frankly to you.
我觉得我有义务要坦白地对你说。
frantic
a. 疯狂的,狂乱的
She was frantic with worry.
她愁得要命。

The child's parents were frantic when she did not return home on time.
那孩子没有按时回家,她父母都要急疯了。
fraud(pl.: frauds)
n. 骗子,欺骗,诈欺
This hair-tonic is a fraud; I'm as bald as ever.
这生发剂是骗人的玩艺,我还是和以前一样秃。

She went through the company's accounts, looking for evidence of fraud.
她仔细审核公司的帐目, 查找欺骗作弊的证据.
fraught
a. 充满的
The expedition through the jungle was fraught with difficulties and danger.
穿越森林的探险充满了艰辛和危险。

The expedition into the jungle was fraught with danger.
到原始森林去探险充满了危险。
freak(pl.: freaks)
n. 怪人,怪事,反复无常

a. 奇异的
People think she's a freak just because she's religious.
就因为她信教,人们就把她当成怪物。

He was really confused by the freak result.
这个异乎寻常的结果让他非常困惑。
free(pt.: freed, pp.: freed, prp.: freeing)
a. 自由的,大方的,免费的

v. 释放,解放

ad. 自由地,免费
The prisoners wish to be free again.
囚犯们希望重获自由。

Don't run free on the main street.
别在大街上乱跑。
freedom(pl.: freedoms)
n. 自由
I'm old enough to have the freedom to do as I like.
我已经足够大了,有权去做我喜欢做的事。

The people there are fighting to gain their freedom from foreign control.
那里的人民正在为摆脱外国统治争取自由而战斗。
freely
ad. 自由地(免费地,直率地,大量地)
These goods are freely available.
这些商品大量供应。

Let us discuss such things as we can talk it freely.
让我们讨论一些咱们可以自由谈论的事吧。
freeze(pt.: froze, pp.: frozen, prp.: freezing)
v. 冻结,冷动,僵硬

[计算机] 冻结
Water freezes at the temperature of 0 degrees Celsius.
水在摄氏零度结冰。

The thief froze when he heard the footsteps approaching.
小偷听到走近的脚步声,吓得呆住了。
freezer
n. 冰库,冰箱,冷冻库
There's always the food in the freezer if need be.
需要食物的话, 冰箱里就有.

"Just one more heave, and the freezer will be in the right place."
"只要再拉一下,冰箱准能放到合适的位置上。"
freight(pt.: freighted, pp.: freighted, prp.: freighting)
n. 船货,运费,货运

v. 装货,运送
This freight must be carefully handled.
这些货物必须小心搬运。

They freighted the boat with bananas.
他们把香蕉装上船。
French
a. 法国(人)的,法语的

n. 法语
This student is good at French.
这个学生法语好。

Do you like French films?
你喜欢法国影片吗?
Frenchman(pl.: Frenchmen)
n. 法国人
It is said that Frenchmen are among the most romantic people in the world.
据说法国人是世界上最浪漫的民族之一。

It is said that the Frenchman may be the best gardener in the world.
据说法国人是世界上最好的园丁。
frequency(pl.: frequencies)
n.&a. 频繁,频率
Accidents on that highway are happening with increasing frequency.
那条高速公路上车祸发生得越来越频繁。

He varied the transmission frequency.
他变换了无线电传送的频率。
frequent(pt.: frequented, pp.: frequented, prp.: frequenting)
a. 经常的,频繁的

vt. 常到,常去
He is a frequent visitor to our house.
他是我们家的常客。

These woods are frequented by all kinds of birds.
这些树林里经常栖息着各种鸟类。
frequently
ad. 经常地,频繁地
He comes to visit me frequently.
他经常来看我。

Many times; frequently.
经常地多次地;频繁地
fresh
a. 新鲜的,无经验的,淡(水)的
Open the window and let in some fresh air.
打开窗户,让新鲜的空气进来。

You can buy fresh vegetables in the market.
你可以在市场上买到新鲜的蔬菜。
freshen(pt.: freshened, pp.: freshened, prp.: freshening)
vt. 使...变新鲜(去咸味,风变强)
Can I freshen your drink?
我再给你添些酒好吗?

I'll just go and freshen (myself) up before the interview.
我这就去梳洗打扮一番再去会面.
freshman(pl.: freshmen)
n. 大学一年级学生
Proctor(exceedingly angry):"So you confess that this unfortunate freshman was carried to this frog pond and drenched?"
学监(非常生气):“现在你承认这可怜的新生被扔进这蛙池里浑身湿透?”

It's important for the college freshman to keep his nose clean.
对大学新生而言洁身自好是很重要的。
fret
n. 烦躁,磨损,焦急

v. 烦恼,不满,磨损
You are fretting yourself needlessly.
你是在不必要地折磨自己。

Babies often fret (themselves) when their mothers are not near.
婴儿常常因母亲不在身边而哭闹.
friction(pl.: frictions)
n. 摩擦,摩擦力
Friction against the rock, combined with the weight of the climber, caused his rope to break.
与岩石之间的摩擦加上攀登者的重量,使得绳子断了。

My daughter and son always have frictions.
我女儿和儿子总发生矛盾。
Friday
n. 星期五
He comes to visit his aged parents after work on every Friday.
每个星期五下班后,他去看望年迈的父母。

It's Friday.
今天星期五。
fridge
n. 电冰箱
The butter will soften out of the fridge.
黄油从冰箱中取出会变软.

If there's any food (left) over, put it in the fridge.
食物要是剩下就放进冰箱里.
friend(pt.: friended, pp.: friended, prp.: friending, pl.: friends)
n. 朋友
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
患难之交才是真朋友。

Our friend from china will now tell us about her research.
现在我们的中国朋友要向大家介绍她自己的研究情况。
friendly
a. 友好的
He was not very friendly to us.
他对我们不太友善。

Manchester United beat Celtic in a friendly.
曼彻斯特联队在一场友谊比赛中击败了凯尔特队。
friends
n. 朋友们
My friends and I went to the park together on a cloudless day.
在一个晴朗的天气里,我和朋友们一起去公园。

Please hand on the magazine to your friends.
请把这本杂志传给你的朋友们看。
friendship(pl.: friendships)
n. 友谊,友好
Real friendship is more valuable than money.
真正的友谊比金钱更宝贵。

Take this ring as a pledge of our friendship.
请接受这个戒指作为我们友谊的信物。
fright(pt.: frighted, pp.: frighted, prp.: frighting, pl.: frights)
n. 惊骇,吃惊
He gave me a fright by bursting into a sudden laughter.
他突然大笑起来,吓了我一跳。

The horse took a fright at the sound of the explosion.
马听到爆炸声受了惊。
frighten(pt.: frightened, pp.: frightened, prp.: frightening)
v. 使惊吓,惊恐
He frightened the old man into giving him all the money.
他恐吓那位老人把所有的钱都给了他。

The little baby was frightened by the fierce dog.
那个小孩被恶狗吓坏了。
frightening
a. 令人恐惧的, 引起突然惊恐的
The magnitude of the epidemic was frightening.
这种流行病传播范围之广令人惶惶不安。

The jet zoomed low over the houses, frightening everyone.
那架喷气式飞机低飞掠过房顶, 隆隆声把大家吓了一跳.
frightful
a. 可怕的
These frightful experiences are branded on his memory.
这些可怕的经历深深印入他的记忆。

An old woman considered ugly or frightful.
老丑婆一个被认为是丑陋或可怕的老妇人
fringe(pt.: fringed, pp.: fringed, prp.: fringing, pl.: fringes)
n. 边缘,端

v. 加饰边于
A fringe of trees stood round the pool.
池塘四周耸立着一圈树木。

The estate was fringed with stately elms.
那片地以挺拔的榆树为边界。
frivolous
a. 轻佻的,妄动的,琐碎的
She thought that reading romantic novels was a frivolous way of spending her time.
她认为看浪漫小说是虚度时光。

At 18, he's still rather frivolous and needs to grow up.
他到了十八岁仍然很不懂事,很不成熟。
fro
ad. 向那边,向后
He is walking to and fro in the room.
他在房间内踱来踱去。

Trucks shuttled to and fro on the high ways.
车辆在高速公路上穿梭行驶。
frock(pl.: frocks)
n. 罩袍,僧衣
This monk wears a gray frock.
这个和尚穿着灰色的僧袍。

Her frock came from Paris, but she wears them with a strong English accent.
她的罩袍来自巴黎,可是她简直把它们穿成了英国式(的样子)。
frog(pl.: frogs)
n. 蛙
The frog jumped away.
青蛙跳走了。

The frog in the well knows nothing of the great ocean.
【谚】井底之蛙,所见不广。
from
prep. 从,从...起
The sky slowly changed from blue to red.
天空慢慢由蓝色变为红色。

The train starts from Beijing.
这辆火车从北京开出。
front(pt.: fronted, pp.: fronted, prp.: fronting, pl.: fronts)
n. 前面,开头,前线

v. 面对,朝向,对付
The front of the postcard shows a picture of our hotel.
明信片正面是我们旅馆的图片。

Write your name on the front cover of the exercise book.
在练习簿的封面上写上你的名字。
frontier(pl.: frontiers)
n. 边界,边境
The frontiers of medical knowledge are being pushed forwards as time goes on.
医学知识的新领域正随着时间向前推进。

Sweden has frontiers with Norway and Finland.
瑞典与挪威和芬兰接壤。
frost(pt.: frosted, pp.: frosted, prp.: frosting, pl.: frosts)
n. 霜,冰冻,冷漠

v. 覆着霜,冻结,结霜
The cold has frosted the windows.
寒冷的天气使窗子上结满了霜。

The grass was covered with frost in the early morning.
清晨,草上覆盖着一层白霜。
frosty
a. 下霜的,严寒的,冷淡的
Frosty windows make great surfaces for children to draw on.
有霜的窗户是孩子们画画的好地方。

The air was frosty.
天气严寒。
frown(pt.: frowned, pp.: frowned, prp.: frowning, pl.: frowns)
n. 皱眉

v. 皱眉头
The teacher frowned angrily at the noisy class.
老师对那班吵吵嚷嚷的学生皱起了眉头。

The frown on the man's face showed that he was displeased.
那人皱着眉头,面露不悦。
frozen
a. 冰冻的
Permanently frozen subsoil, occurring throughout the Polar Regions and locally in perennially frigid areas.
永冻土永久冰冻的下层土壤,出现在整个北极地区和部分长期寒冷的地区

These frozen foods are the most convenient of all.
这些冷冻食品是最为方便。
frugal
a. 节俭的
I had a frugal meal of bread and cheese last night.
我昨晚吃了只有面包和奶酪的便餐。

They lived a very frugal existence, avoiding all luxuries.
他们生活非常俭朴,力避奢侈。
fruit(pt.: fruited, pp.: fruited, prp.: fruiting, pl.: fruit)
n. 水果

v. 结果实
The potato is a vegetable, not a fruit.
马铃薯是一种蔬菜,不是一种水果。

The apple trees are fruiting early this year.
今年苹果树很早结果。
fruitful
a. 多产的,富有成效的
The apple tree is seldom fruitful.
这棵苹果树很少结果。

Capable of producing offspring or vegetation; fruitful.
多产的能够生产果实或植物的;多果实的
fruition
n. 结果实,成就,实现
Success is the fruition of his years of work.
成功是他多年工作的成果。

At last his efforts were coming to fruition.
他的努力终于逐渐取得了成效。
frustrate(pt.: frustrated, pp.: frustrated, prp.: frustrating)
v. 挫败,击败,破坏

a. 无益的,挫败的,挫折的
I'm feeling rather frustrated in my present job; I need a change.
我感到现在干得很不顺心,需要换一换工作。

The terrible weather frustrated our hopes of going out.
恶劣的天气使我们外出的愿望无法实现。
frustration(pl.: frustrations)
n. 打破,挫折,顿挫

[计算机] 失败
Every job has its frustrations.
每种工作都有让人不称心的地方。

He ground his teeth (together) in frustration.
他因失败而把牙咬得咯咯响.
frustum(pl.: frustums)
截头锥体
暂无例句
fry
n. (美)法式炸薯条

v. 油煎,油炸
Shall I fry the fish for dinner?
晚饭要不要我炸鱼?

The eggs are frying in the pan.
鸡蛋正在平底锅里煎着。
fuel(pt.: fueled, pp.: fueled, prp.: fueling, pl.: fuels)
n. 燃料,木炭

v. 加燃料,供以燃料
All aircraft must fuel before flight.
所有飞机飞行前都必须加油。

The newspaper article provided him with fuel for his speech.
报纸上的这篇文章为他的演讲提供了启发。
fulfil(pt.: fulfilled, pp.: fulfilled, prp.: fulfilling)
v. 实践,履行实行,尽
In spite of all the difficulties, we fulfilled our task ahead of schedule.
尽管有许多困难,我们还是提前完成了任务。

Jim sets every girl he meets on a pedestal and ten blames them unfairly when they don't fulfil his expectations.
吉姆把他遇到的每一个女孩都看得完美无缺,然后当她们不如他所望时他便不公平地责备她们。
fulfill(pt.: fulfilled, pp.: fulfilled, prp.: fulfilling)
v. 完成,履行

vt. 履行,完成
Does your job fulfill your expectations?
你的工作符合你的期望吗?

You must fulfill your promise.
你必须履行诺言。
full(pt.: fulled, pp.: fulled, prp.: fulling)
n. 全部,十分

a. 充满的,完全的,丰富的

ad. 完全地,整整

[计算机] 全
The roses are in full bloom.
玫瑰花盛开了。

They knew full well that he wouldn't keep his promise.
他们很清楚地知道他不会遵守诺言。
fully
ad. 十分地,完全地,全
I don't fully understand his reasons for leaving.
我不完全理解他离开的理由。

These rosebuds haven't fully opened.
这些蔷薇花蕾还没有完全开放。
fumble(pt.: fumbled, pp.: fumbled, prp.: fumbling, pl.: fumbles)
n. 摸索,漏接

v. 摸索,摸弄,笨拙的处理
She fumbled about in her handbag for a pen.
她在手提袋中搜寻钢笔。

She is fumbling the light switch.
她正找电灯开关。
fume(pt.: fumed, pp.: fumed, prp.: fuming, pl.: fumes)
n. 臭气,烟,激怒

v. 熏,冒烟
He fumed at the delay.
他对耽搁感到愤怒。

The burnt heaps of wood were still fuming.
燃烧的木堆仍在冒着烟。
fun(pt.: funned, pp.: funned, prp.: funning)
n. 乐趣,玩笑,有趣的人或事物
People make fun of her because she always speaks foolishly.
人们嘲笑她,因为她常说傻话。

You'll sure to have fun at the party tonight.
你在今晚的晚会上一定会玩得很开心。
function(pt.: functioned, pp.: functioned, prp.: functioning, pl.: functions)
n. 功能,函数,重大聚会

vi. 运行,起作用
The minister has to attend all kinds of functions.
部长必须参加各种集会。

The function of an adjective is to describe or add to the meaning of a noun.
形容词的作用是描述或增加名词的意思。
functional
a. 功能的
I'm hardly functional if I don't get eight hours' sleep!
我要是不睡上八个小时就无法工作。

The functional changes associated with or resulting from disease or injury.
病理生理异常与疾病或伤害有关的生理变化或由其引起的生理变化
functionally
ad. 功能上,机能上
暂无例句
fund(pt.: funded, pp.: funded, prp.: funding, pl.: funds)
n. 基金

v. 资助

vt. 为...提供资金
Now we can do that as we have funds.
现在我们手头有现款就可以办这事了。

The factory has built up reserve fund.
这个工厂已积累了后备基金。
fundamental(pl.: fundamentals)
a. 基本的,根本的

n. 基本原理
There is a fundamental difference in attitude between these two politicians.
这两位政治家的态度有着根本的区别。

A knowledge of economics is fundamental to any understanding of this problem.
经济知识对于理解这个问题是至关重要的。
funds
n. pl.资金
This expense has depleted our funds.
这笔花费已使我们的资金所剩无几.

The treasurer has run off with the club's funds.
会计拐走了俱乐部的资金.
funeral(pl.: funerals)
a. 葬礼(的)

n. 葬礼
The funeral made its way slowly through the streets.
送葬队伍缓缓地穿过街道。

They held a state funeral in honour of the statesman.
他们为这位政治家举行了国葬。
fungus(pl.: funguses)
n. 真菌,霉菌
The roses are suffering from fungus.
玫瑰花得了真菌病。

Mildew and mushrooms are fungi.
霉和蘑菇都是真菌。
funnel(pt.: funneled, pp.: funneled, prp.: funneling, pl.: funnels)
n. 漏斗,漏斗状的东西,烟囱
I need a funnel to pour petrol into the tank.
我需要一个漏斗把汽油灌进油箱.

State authorities yesterday pulled the plug on a Manhattan money-wiring operation that allegedly funneled millions of dollars to and from banks in the Dominican Republic, mainly for use by drug dealers.
州政府当局昨天勒令曼哈顿一家电汇款项的商号歇业。据说其与多米尼加共和国数家银行往来调动美金数百万地,主要供毒贩使用。
funny(pl.: funnies)
a. 滑稽的,有趣的
The story was very funny.
这个故事非常可笑。

He closed his speech with a funny joke.
他用一则有趣的笑话结束了演讲。
fur(pt.: furred, pp.: furred, prp.: furring, pl.: furs)
n. 毛皮,皮,皮子
The dog's fur was matted with blood.
那只狗的毛皮上沾有血迹。

She was wearing a silver fox fur across her shoulders.
她肩上披了一件银狐皮披肩。
furious
a. 狂怒的,猛烈的
There was a furious knock at the door.
有人在猛烈地敲门。

After receiving the insulting letter, he became furious.
他收到辱骂信后怒不可遏。
furnace
n. 炉子,熔炉
This room is like a furnace.
这屋子热得象火炉一样。

A furnace that manufactures producer gas.
煤气发生炉制造发生炉煤气的炉子
furnish(pt.: furnished, pp.: furnished, prp.: furnishing)
v. 供给,提供,装设
The shop furnishes everything that is needed for camping.
这家商店供应各种野营用品。

They are renting a furnished flat.
他们租用了一套带有家具的公寓房子。
furniture
n. 家具
We will buy some furniture for our new house.
我们得给我们的新房子买些家具。

This old table is a valuable piece of furniture.
这张旧桌子是一件很珍贵的家具。
furrow(pt.: furrowed, pp.: furrowed, prp.: furrowing, pl.: furrows)
n. 犁沟,皱纹

v. 犁,耕,弄绉
The country roads were muddy and full of furrows left by farm carts.
乡间道路泥泞不堪,布满了牛车压出的车辙。

A furrow or groove formed by running water.
犁沟由流水形成的槽或小沟
further(pt.: furthered, pp.: furthered, prp.: furthering)
a. 更远的

ad. 此外,进一步地

v. 促进,推动

vt. 促进
I was too tired to walk any further.
我累得再也走不动了。

This house is not large enough for us, and further, it is too far from the town.
这栋房子对我们来说不够大,而且离城太远了。
furthermore
ad. 而且,此外
The house isn't big enough for me, and furthermore, it's too far from the town.
这栋房子不够我们住,而且,它离市区太远。

Furthermore, he informs Elizabeth, Wickham had been carrying on an intrigue with Darcy's sister Georgiana.
而且,他还告诉伊丽莎白,韦翰过去一直同他妹妹乔治亚娜有私通关系。
furthest
ad.&a. 最远
Our house is the furthest away.
我们的房屋是离这里最远的一座。

That's the furthest thing from my mind. They explored the furthest reaches of space.
我只能想这么多了。他们在太空探险到最遥远的地方
fury(pl.: furies)
n. 愤怒,狂暴,狂怒的人

n. 复仇女神
In a fury, she could not speak.
她气得连话也说不出来。

In my fury, I dashed all the dishes to the floor.
气愤之下,我把所有的杯盘都摔到地上去了。
fuse
n. 保险丝

v. 融化,融合
The fuse-box is in the kitchen.
保险丝盒子在厨房里。

Lead will fuse at quite a low temperature.
铅会在相当低的温度下熔化。
fusing
熔化,点火,发射,起动
Lead will fuse at quite a low temperature.
铅会在相当低的温度下熔化。

The tube was sealed off by fusing the material together.
管子以熔合管端的方法封闭起来了。
fusion(pl.: fusions)
n. 融合物,结合,融合
Americans are the fusion of many different races.
美国人是各种种族人的熔合体。

Brass is formed by the fusion of copper and zinc.
黄铜是由铜和锌熔合制成的。
fuss(pt.: fussed, pp.: fussed, prp.: fussing)
n. 大惊小怪,小题大作

v. 无事自扰,焦急,焦燥
There is sure to be a fuss when my parents find the window is broken.
我父母发现窗子被打破后,一定会有一番斥责。

Don't make so much fuss over losing a pen.
别为了丢失一支笔就这样大惊小怪。
fussy
a. 爱挑剔的,难取悦的,易烦恼的
Some girls like fussy dresses.
有些女孩喜欢讲究的衣服。

Are you fussy about what you wear?
你介意自己的穿着吗?
futile
a. 无效的,无用的
What a futile remark!
纯属废话!

He made a futile exercise.
他做了一次无效的练习。
future(pl.: futures)
a. 将来的

n. 将来,未来

n. 期货
I wish you a very happy future.
我祝你有非常幸福的未来。

We will meet in Beijing in the near future.
在不久的将来,我们将在北京见面。
futures
n. 期货
Generally speaking, futures contract, not the commodity, is sold and bought in the futures market.
一般来说,在期货市场上买进卖出的是期货契约,而不是商品。

Silver: quiet. Value fluctuate lower in line with other precious metals on both bullion and futures market.
银:清淡。由于受最近交易低潮的影响,银和其他贵重金属一样,期货和现货市场的数量下降。
G
giga 千兆
暂无例句
gage
n. 抵押品(吃水)

vt 以...做抵押
It's a rain gage.
这是一个测雨器。

Poor Bill, all his things are at gage.
可怜的比尔,他所有的东西都当掉了。
gaily
ad. 华丽地,欢乐地
They gaily went on talking after the film had started.
电影开演后,他们还在毫无顾忌地讲话。

He rattled away gaily.
他快活地喋喋而言。
gain(pt.: gained, pp.: gained, prp.: gaining, pl.: gains)
n. 增益,获得,利润

v. 得到,增进,获利
No pain, no gain.
一分耕耘,一分收获。

He has gained rich experience in these years.
这些年来,他取得了丰富的经验。
gainful
a. 有利益的(唯利是图的)
暂无例句
gainsay(pt.: gainsaid, pp.: gainsaid, prp.: gainsaying)
v. 否认
暂无例句
gait(pl.: gaits)
n. 步态
The man walked along with an unsteady gait.
那人脚步不稳地向前走去。

He is awkward in his gait.
他的步态不雅观。
gal
n. 重力加速度单位伽(加仑)
暂无例句
gala(pl.: galas)
n. 祭日,节日,祝贺
Thanksgiving in the United States is partly a religious festival, and partly a gala day.
感恩节在美国,一部分是宗教的节日,一部分是狂欢的节日。

People stood at every coign of vantage on both sides of the road to watch the gala parade.
人们站在大路两边每个便于观看的地点来观看节日游行。
galactic
a. 星系的,银河系的
暂无例句
Galapagos
加拉帕戈斯
暂无例句
galaxy(pl.: galaxies)
n. 银河,一群显赫之人
A galaxy of film stars attended the premiere.
一群影星参加了首次公演。

There may be millions of worlds in the Milky Way Galaxy.
银河系中也许有几百万个世界。
gale
n. 狂风,大风
The ship lost her masts in the gale.
这船的桅樯被强风吹断了。

The gale blustered all night.
大风刮了一夜。
Galileo
n. 伽利略
It didn't make much sense to Galileo to have different rules for motion on earth and in space.
对伽利略来说,地球上和太空中有不同的运动法则是没有多大意义。

Galileo demonstrated that objects of different weights fall at the same speed.
伽利略证实不同重量的物体落下的速度相同。
gall
n. 胆囊,胆汁,苦味

v. 烦恼,屈辱,磨伤
He had the gall to sue for damages.
他居然有脸要求赔偿。

The saddle galled the horse's back.
马鞍擦伤了马背。
gallant
a. 英勇的,壮丽的,华丽的
He was very gallant at the ball.
他在舞会上对妇女大献殷勤。

These gallant soldiers will protect our country.
这些勇敢的士兵会保卫我们的国家的。
gallantry(pl.: gallantries)
n. 勇气,豪勇,勇敢的行为
He won many hearts by his gallantry.
他以勇敢赢得芳心无数。

He got a medal for his gallantry.
他因勇敢而赢得一枚勋章。
gallbladder
n. 胆囊
Relating to, characterized by, or experiencing gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gallbladder.
由肝或胆囊不适引起的胃难受的由肝或胆囊不适引起的胃难受的、以之为特点的或感受之的

A bladder, especially the urinary bladder or the gallbladder.
膀胱,泡,囊膀胱,尤指泌尿器官的膀胱或胆囊
galleon
n. 大型帆船
The story of a galleon that sank at the start of her maiden voyage in1628 must be one of the strangest tales of the sea.
在1628年,有一艘大帆船在处女航开始时就沉没了,这个沉船故事一定是最神奇的海上轶事之一。

Most modern yachts have a fore and aft rig, but the old galleons were squared-rigged.
大多数现代化游艇配备的都是前后帆,而老式大帆船装的却是横帆。
galleries
美术馆(复数)
The young painter has exhibited (his work) in several galleries.
那年轻画家的作品已在几家美术馆中展出.

He seems to spend half his time hanging round art galleries and museums.
他一半的时间似乎是在美术馆和博物馆闲逛掉的。
gallery(pl.: galleries)
n. 美术馆,画廊
His pictures were showed in the gallery.
他的画在画廊展出。

She loaned her collection of paintings to the gallery.
她把自己收藏的画借给了美术馆。
galley(pl.: galleys)
n. 厨房(长方形炉)
The boy was caught and sold to be a galley slave.
这个男孩被抓住,并被卖到战舰上做奴隶。

The stewardess will get you some water from the galley.
空中小姐会从厨房给你拿些水来。
gallium arsenide
砷化镓
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gallivant(pt.: gallivanted, pp.: gallivanted, prp.: gallivanting)
v. 跟着异性,与异性闲荡,闲逛
They should spend less time gallivanting about and more with their children.
他们应少到各处游荡, 多用些时间照看子女.
gallon(pl.: gallons)
n. 加仑
He added 2 gallons of fuel to his car.
他给汽车加了2加仑油。

The imperial gallon is not the same as the US gallon.
英制的加仑和与美制的容量不同。
gallop(pt.: galloped, pp.: galloped, prp.: galloping, pl.: gallops)
n. 疾驰,飞奔

v. 飞驰,急速进行,急急忙忙的说
He rode off at a gallop.
他骑马疾驰而去。

He galloped the horse along the track.
他沿跑道策马疾驰。
gallows(pl.: gallows)
n. [常作单数]绞刑架
The murderer was sentenced to the gallows.
杀人犯被判处绞刑。

Save a thief from gallows and he will help hang you.
你救盗匪下绞架,盗匪送你上绞架。
galore
a. 丰富的
Bargains galore!
备有丰富之特价品。
galvanize(pt.: galvanized, pp.: galvanized, prp.: galvanizing)
v. 通电,镀锌;激励
The manager's arrival galvanized the workers into activity.
经理一来, 工人闻风而动.

How can we galvanize the students into taking the responsibility for their work?
我们怎样才能激励学生对他们的作业负起责任来呢?
Gambia
n. 甘比亚
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gambit
n. 以取得优势的开局棋法,开始,话题
His opening gambit at the debate is a direct attack on government policy.
他在辩论中的策略是先直接抨击政府的政策。

Peter's usual opening gambit is to buy a girl a drink, so that she immediately thinks she owes him something.
彼得通常先是为姑娘买一杯饮料,这样她就马上认为自己欠了他什么。
gamble(pt.: gambled, pp.: gambled, prp.: gambling, pl.: gambles)
n. 冒险

v. 赌博,孤注一掷
He gambled all his winnings on the last race.
他把赢得的钱全都压在最后一场赛马上了。

The company took a gamble by cutting the price of their products.
公司冒险将产品削价出售。
gambler
n. 赌徒
By crafts the gambler tricked them out of all their money.
那个赌徒用诡计赢去了他们所有的钱。

Money easily finds its way into other hands, if you are a gambler.
如果你嗜赌,钱财很容易落入他人之手。
gambling
n. 赌博,投机
The government is framing a new bill to control gambling.
政府在制定新的法案以控制赌博。

He spends all his time gambling in the casino.
他把时间都消磨在赌场的赌博上。
gambol
n. 跳跃,雀跃,嬉戏

v. 跳跃,雀跃,耍闹
There are many children gamboling around.
那儿有很多嬉戏蹦跳的儿童。
game(pt.: gamed, pp.: gamed, prp.: gaming, pl.: games)
n. 游戏

vi. 赌博
Let's have a game of cards.
我们来玩纸牌游戏吧。

The little boy was shocked by the fall, but he was game enough to get up and try again.
这个小男孩因摔倒而受到惊吓,但他勇敢地站起来准备再试。
game show
n. 游戏竞赛节目
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games
[计算机] 游戏程序
The children are addicted to computer games.
(喻)孩子们对计算机游戏上了瘾。

Five cities in the world fought bitterly over the glory of hosting the2000 Olympic Games.
世界上有5座城市为申办2000年奥运会展开激烈的角逐。
gamester
n. 赌徒
Standers-by see more than gamesters.
【谚】当局者迷,旁观者清。
gamma ray
n. r射线
Nuclear disintegration or transformation caused by absorption of high-energy radiation, as of gamma rays.
光致分裂由吸收高能量辐射、如射线而引起的核分裂或核转换

The act or process of destroying most microorganisms in certain foods, such as fish or clam meat, by irradiating them with gamma rays or other radiation to prevent spoilage.
射线杀菌法破坏某种食品,如鱼或蚌肉内的大部分微生物的行为或过程,通过γ射线或其它放射线辐射的防止变质
gamut
n. 全音阶,长音阶,全音域
He runs the whole gamut of dissipation.
他干尽了放荡的事儿。

In his short life he have run the entire gamut of crime, from petty theft to murder.
他在短短的一生中,从小偷小摸到杀人,什么罪都犯过。
gander(pl.: ganders)
n. 雄鹅

v. 闲逛
If you can arrive late, then so can I: what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
你可以迟到, 那我也可以晚来: 一视同仁嘛.

If Roger is allowed the day off, why shouldn't I be? What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
如果允许罗杰休假一天,为什么不允许我休假呢?应该一视同仁嘛。
gang(pt.: ganged, pp.: ganged, prp.: ganging, pl.: gangs)
n. 队,群,帮

v. 一组,联合在一起
The gang is being hunted by the police.
这帮人正被警方追捕。

He was done over by a gang of thugs after a football match.
他在足球比赛结束以後受到一帮暴徒的殴打。
gangling
a. 瘦长得难看的
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ganglion(pl.: ganglions)
n. 节,神经节
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gangster(pl.: gangsters)
n. 匪徒,歹徒
These gangsters have been extinguished by the police.
这群匪徒已被警方消灭。

The gangster killed the only witness to his crime, on the principle that dead men tell no tales.
因为死人是不会告密的,所以那歹徒把他犯罪的唯一见证人杀害了。
gangway(pl.: gangways)
n. (上下船的)跳板
Please clear the gangway, thanks for your cooperation.
请别堵住通道,谢谢各位合作。

Seeing him out of the plane and down the gangway gave me a lump in my throat.
看着他从飞机中出来,走下舷梯,我激动得哽咽起来。
Ganymede
[希神]Zeus 带去为众神司酒的美少年
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gaol(pt.: gaoled, pp.: gaoled, prp.: gaoling, pl.: gaols)
n. 监狱

v. 监禁 [=jail]

vt. 使...坐牢
Strikes by prison officers underline the need for reform in our gaols.
监狱工作人员罢工一事,突出地表明我们的监狱制度需要改革。

Since he escaped from gaol, Tom has been living on a razor's edge, terrified of recapture.
汤姆越狱後, 时时如惊弓之鸟, 生怕再次被捕.
gaoler
n. 监狱长,看守
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gap(pt.: gapped, pp.: gapped, prp.: gapping, pl.: gaps)
n. (意见、个性等的)差异,缝隙,漏洞,缺口

嘉普(财富500强公司之一,总部所在地美国,主要经营服装零售)
The road goes through a gap in the hills.
这条路穿过两条山脉之间的峡谷。

There is a generation gap between my parents and I.
我父母和我之间有代沟。
gape(pt.: gaped, pp.: gaped, prp.: gaping, pl.: gapes)
n. 裂口,张嘴

v. 裂开,张嘴
She gaped at the tall man, not believing that he was her younger brother.
她张嘴呆看着那个高个子,不相信他就是她的弟弟。

Dont gape : its rude!
别张著嘴傻瞪著, 太不礼貌了!
gappy
a. 裂缝多的
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garage(pt.: garaged, pp.: garaged, prp.: garaging, pl.: garages)
n. 车库,汽车修理厂

vt. 把...放入车库
He sent his car to the garage for repair.
他把汽车送到修车厂修理。

We can't afford a car, not to mention the fact that we have no garage.
我们买不起汽车,没有车库的事就更不必说了。
garbage
n. 垃圾
She threw the leftovers in the garbage.
她把剩饭倒进垃圾桶。

Please put the garbage in the dustbin.
请把垃圾放在桶里。
garden(pt.: gardened, pp.: gardened, prp.: gardening, pl.: gardens)
n. 花园,果园,菜园

v. 栽培花木,造园
He is building a greenhouse in his garden.
他正在花园中建温室。

We must cultivate our own garden and find the joy of doing it in our own heart.
我们都要做好自己工作,并且要在工作中找到精神上的乐趣。
gardener(pl.: gardeners)
n. 园丁,花匠,园艺家
It is said that the Frenchman may be the best gardener in the world.
据说法国人是世界上最好的园丁。

He got a part-time job as a gardener.
他找到个兼职工作, 当花匠.
gardening
n. 园艺

n. 打扫
I received a set of gardening tools on my birthday.
生日那天,我收到一套园艺工具。

What implements are needed for gardening?
园艺需要些什么工具?
garlic
n. 大蒜
She put several cloves of garlic in the dish.
她在菜里放了几瓣大蒜。

Can you taste the garlic in this stew?
你尝得出炖肉里有大蒜味儿吗?
garment(pt.: garmented, pp.: garmented, prp.: garmenting, pl.: garments)
n. 衣服
That woman is a garment worker.
那位妇人是一位制衣工人。

The band around the collar of a garment.
领圈一件服装的围绕衣领的圈
garrison(pt.: garrisoned, pp.: garrisoned, prp.: garrisoning, pl.: garrisons)
n. 守备队,驻军,要塞

v. 守备队,派兵驻守,使当守备队镇守
The government will garrison the coastal towns.
政府将派军驻守沿海的城镇。

In the old days this used to be a garrison town.
在过去,这里曾是有驻军的要塞城镇。
gas(pt.: gassed, pp.: gassed, prp.: gassing, pl.: gases)
n. 煤气,气体,汽油

vt. 毒(死),加油
Air is a mixture of gases.
空气是气体的混合物。

I was given gas when they pulled my tooth out.
给我拔牙时用了一氧化二氮。
gaseous
a. 气体的,气态的
The ball is filled with gaseous mixture.
那个球被充满了气体混合物。

The lamp is full of gaseous nitrogen.
灯里充满了气体氮。
gasoline
n. 汽油
Our gasoline has been used up.
我们的汽油用完了。

The car is short of gasoline.
汽车的汽油不够了。
gasp(pt.: gasped, pp.: gasped, prp.: gasping, pl.: gasps)
n. 喘气

v. 喘气,喘息,渴望
I gasped with surprise at the unexpected news.
听到意外的消息,我惊讶地吸了一口气。

He gasped out the message.
他喘着气说出了这个消息。
gastritis
n. 胃炎
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gastrointestinal
a. 胃肠的
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gastrostomy
n. 胃造口术
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gate(pt.: gated, pp.: gated, prp.: gating, pl.: gates)
n. 大门
The carriage passed through the palace gate.
马车进入了宫殿的大门。

The straits of Gibraltar are the gate of the Mediterranean.
直布罗陀海峡是通向地中海的必经之路。
gateway(pl.: gateways)
n. 门,通路

[计算机] 网间连接器
Hard work is the gateway to success.
辛勤工作是通往成功之路。

A good education can be the gateway to success.
良好的教育是通往成功之路。
gather(pt.: gathered, pp.: gathered, prp.: gathering, pl.: gathers)
n. 集合,聚集

v. 聚集,集合,渐增

vt. 使聚集,推断
A crowd gathered to see what had happened.
一群人聚拢起来看发生了什么事。

I gather she's ill, and that's why she hasn't come.
我想她是病了,所以没有来。
gathering(pt.: gathered, pp.: gathered, prp.: gathering, pl.: gatherings)
n. 集会,聚集
We are invited to a small social gathering.
我们被邀请参加一个小型社交聚会。

The United Nations assembly is a cosmopolitan gathering.
联合国大会是一种世界性的集会。
gaudy
a. 俗丽的
These are cheap and gaudy clothes.
这是些廉价而花哨的衣服。

He dislikes gaudy decorations.
他不喜欢俗丽的装饰。
gauge(pt.: gauged, pp.: gauged, prp.: gauging, pl.: gauges)
n. 标准度量,计量器

v. 精确计量,估计
It was difficult to gauge how people would respond.
大家的反应如何难以估计。

It's a rain gauge.
这是一个测雨器。
gaunt
a. 憔悴的,荒凉的
The old house stood gaunt and empty, a complete ruin.
那栋旧房子荒凉空洞地伫立着,像一堆废墟。

Having a lean, gaunt frame with prominent bones.
骨瘦如柴的身材又细又瘦,骨骼突出的
gay(pl.: gays)
a. 欢迎的,放荡的,色彩鲜艳的



b. 同性恋
I love the gay colors in the market.
我喜欢市场上缤纷的色彩。

Picnics were popular in the gay nineties.
在1890年至1900年间野餐很流行。
gaze(pt.: gazed, pp.: gazed, prp.: gazing)
凝视,注视
She sat gazing out of the window.
她坐着凝视着窗外。

She gazed at me in disbelief when I told her the news.
我告诉她这消息时,她以怀疑的目光注视著我。
gear(pt.: geared, pp.: geared, prp.: gearing, pl.: gears)
n. 齿轮,传动装置,工具,用具

v. 以齿轮连起,配搭活动,安排
The plumber stowed all his gear in a canvas bag.
管子工把他所有的工具都装进一只帆布袋里。

Education should be geared to the children's needs and abilities.
教育应适应儿童的需要和能力。
gel(pt.: gelled, pp.: gelled, prp.: gelling)
n. 凝胶
My ideas are beginning to gel.
我的想法逐渐形成了.

This liquid gels faster in cold weather.
这种液体天冷时凝结得快些.
gem(pt.: gemmed, pp.: gemmed, prp.: gemming, pl.: gems)
n. 宝石
My secretary is an absolute gem.
我的秘书真是个难能可贵的人。

The price of this gem is expensive -- as much so as astronomical figures.
这个宝石的价格十分昂贵--简直是个天文数字。
gender(pt.: gendered, pp.: gendered, prp.: gendering)
n. 性
German has three genders.
德语中有三性。

The male and female genders are equal.
男性和女性是平等的。
gene
n. 基因
The degree to which an expressed gene produces its effects in an organism.
基因的表现度描述一个组织中的一个基因产生作用的程度

A gene that causes the transformation of normal cells into cancerous tumor cells, especially a viral gene that transforms a host cell into a tumor cell.
致癌基因导致正常细胞转变为癌变细胞的基因,尤其是一种把寄主的细胞变为肿瘤细胞的病毒基因
general(pl.: generals)
n. 一般,将军,大体

a. 一般的,普遍的

v. 指挥,作...将军
Please give me a general idea of the work.
请告诉我这项工作的梗概。

Napoleon was a great general.
拿破仑是一位伟大的将领。
generalization
n. 一般化,普遍化,概括
A generalization of arithmetic in which symbols, usually letters of the alphabet, represent numbers or members of a specified set of numbers and are related by operations that hold for all numbers in the set.
代数学计算的普遍原理,其中通常为字母表中字母的符号,其代表数字或一组特定数字中的几个数字,它们通过对组中全部数字都适合的运算法则相联系
generalize(pt.: generalized, pp.: generalized, prp.: generalizing)
v. 一般化,概括
Europeans, if I may generalize, are all...
倘若我可以大致说说的话, 欧洲人都...

Perhaps you oughtn't to generalize about that.
也许你不该对那事一概而论.
generally
ad. 一般地
The plan has been generally accepted.
这个计划被普遍地接受了。

Generally, we go to the sea for our holidays.
我们通常到海边度假。
generate(pt.: generated, pp.: generated, prp.: generating)
v. 产生,发生

[计算机] 产生
This hatred was generated by racial prejudice.
这种仇恨是由种族偏见引起的。

In fact, virtual reality is exploiting software and hardware of the computer to generate a simulation of an environment, such as an easeful classroom, a breathtaking action and so on.
实际上,虚拟现实就是利用计算机的软件和硬件去产生一种境界的仿真,如仿真一个学习场所,一次惊险的行为等等。
generation(pl.: generations)
n. 代,一代
My generation behaves differently from my father's.
我们这一代人的所作所为和我父亲的那一代人不同。

We should be responsible for the generation as yet unborn.
我们应该对下一代负责。
generator(pl.: generators)
n. 发电机,发生器
We have an auxiliary generator in case of power cuts.
我们有一台万一断电时使用的备用发电机。

The generator shuts off automatically.
这台发动机能自动停止运转。
generic
a.一般的,普通的,共有的
The generic term for wine, spirits and beer is alcoholic beverages'.
葡萄洒、 烈性洒、 啤酒的通称是酒类饮料.

A generic term for all mathematical and logical operations carried out according to precise rules of procedure.
一种用于按照严格的过程规则实现的数学和逻辑运算的通用术语。
generosity(pl.: generosities)
n. 慷慨,大方
I appreciate your generosity in this matter.
我很欣赏你在这件事上表现出来的宽大胸怀。

His boundless generosity moved us deeply.
他的无限的慷慨深深地感动了我们。
generous
a. 慷慨的,宽宏大量的
Wages here are generous.
这里报酬优厚。

It was generous of her to contribute such a large sum.
她很大方,捐助了这么大笔钱。
genetic
a. 遗传的,起源的
He chose genetic engineering to be his lifelong career.
他选择了遗传工程学作为终生的事业。

The natural formation in offspring of genetic combinations not present in parents, by the processes of crossing over or independent assortment.
重组父母没有表现而其子嗣自然形成基因重组之现象,这是由于采用了杂交或独立分类的方法而出现的
genetics
n. 遗传学
Genetics is beyond my scope.
遗传学我是外行。

One who specializes in genetics.
遗传学家在遗传学方面从事专门研究的人
Geneva
n. 日内瓦[瑞士城市]
There were diplomats of all nationalities in Geneva.
日内瓦有世界各国的外交官。

The premiers of the two countries met in Geneva yesterday.
两国首相昨天在日内瓦会晤。
genial
a. 和蔼的,亲切的,友善的
Her genial smile made every guest feel at home.
她亲切的笑容使每个人都感觉宾至如归。

The man was so genial, so I was drawn to him at once.
这人这么和蔼, 我立刻为他着迷。
genius(pl.: genii)
n. 天才
It is rare to find such a genius nowadays.
这样的天才现在很少见。

She has a genius for finding mistakes in my work.
她有一种从我的工作中找错误的本领。
gentle(pt.: gentled, pp.: gentled, prp.: gentling, pl.: gentles)
a. 温和的,文雅的
My new teacher is a very gentle person.
我的新老师是一个温文尔雅的人。

Gentle persuasion is more effective than force.
温和的说服胜於压服.
gentleman(pl.: gentlemen)
n. 绅士,先生
Please bring this gentleman a glass of beer.
请给这位先生来杯啤酒。

Politeness is an attribute of a gentleman.
彬彬有礼是绅士的本色。
gently
ad. 轻轻地,温柔地
She always speaks gently to the child.
她对孩子说话总是很温和。

He rotates the handle gently.
他轻轻地转动手柄。
genuine
a. 真正的,真实的,诚恳的
He has a genuine desire to help us.
他真心诚意地愿意帮助我们。

Is this bracelet genuine gold?
这个手镯是纯金的吗?
geographic
a. 地理学上的(地区的)
Affecting or peculiar to animals of a specific geographic area. Used of a disease.
地方性的影响或特别作用于某一特定地区的动物的,用于疾病

The climate of a large geographic area.
大气候广大地理区域内的气候
geographical
a. 地理(学)的
The professor will give a lecture of geographical features.
教授将要做关于地理特征的讲座。

They are getting to know the geographical house.
他们正在了解房屋的布局。
geography(pl.: geographies)
n. 地理
He studied physical geography.
他研究自然地理。

The geography paper was difficult.
地理试题很难.
geological
a. 地质学的
A database supplied by American Geological Institute and dealing with earth sciences.
由美国地质学会提供的一种数据库,用于研究地学。
geology
n. 地质学
I've studied geology in my college.
我在大学里已经学过地质学。

The branch of geology that deals with the origin, composition, structure, and alteration of rocks.
岩石学地质学的一个分支,研究岩石的起源、成分、结构和演变
geometry
n. 几何(学)
I feel that geometry is a difficult subject.
我认为几何是一门难学的课程。

German-born Canadian physicist. He won a1971 Nobel Prize for chemistry for his contributions to the understanding of the electronic structure and geometry of molecules.
赫尔茨伯格,格哈得生于1904德裔加拿大物理学家。他因理解分子的电子构造与几何形状而做出的贡献而获1971年诺贝尔化学奖
germ(pt.: germed, pp.: germed, prp.: germing, pl.: germs)
n. 微生物,细菌
Disinfectant kills germs.
消毒剂灭杀细菌。

The prize is a tangible testimony that she has gotten a germ of write ability.
这个奖是一个具体的证明,说明她具有创作才能。
German
a. 德国(人)的,德语的

n. 德国人,德语
A German scientist interrupted me and asked if I came from China.
一位德国科学家打断了我,并问我是否来自中国。

I know a little German.
我懂一点儿德语。
germane
a. 有密切关系的,适切的,剀切的
The fact is not germane to this issue.
此事实兴此问题无密切关系。
Germany
n. 德国
Germany is an European country.
德国是一个欧洲国家。

France borders Germany along parts of the Rhine.
法国沿莱茵河部分河段与德国接壤。
gesture(pt.: gestured, pp.: gestured, prp.: gesturing, pl.: gestures)
n. 手势,姿态

v. 作手势,作姿态
She gestured her disappointment by laying her hand on her forehead.
她把手放在额头上,以表示失望。

A speaker often makes gestures with his hands or arms to stress something he is saying.
演讲者常用手或手臂做手势来强调他所说的某些要点。
get(pt.: got, pp.: got, prp.: getting)
v. 得到,变成,获得,使得

[计算机] 得到
I'll get the book you want.
我去给你拿那本你想要的书。

Can we get to the station in time?
我们能及时到达车站吗?
ghastly
a. 可怕的,惊人的,惨白的

ad. 可怖地,惨白地
What a ghastly place that house is!
那座房子是个多么可怕的地方啊!

The sick woman's face was ghastly.
那女病人面色苍白。
ghost(pt.: ghosted, pp.: ghosted, prp.: ghosting)
n. 鬼,幽灵
He was shaking with fright as if he had seen a ghost.
他吓得直哆嗦,就好像看见了鬼一样。

Her gold-medal victory laid the ghost of her shock defeat in the European Championships.
她在欧洲锦标赛中的惨败终因她夺得金牌的胜利而雪耻。
Ghz
gigahertz千兆赫兹
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giant(pl.: giants)
a. 巨大的

n. 巨人
Shakespeare is a giant among writers.
莎士比亚是作家中的大文豪。

The hero smote the giant with his sword.
英雄用剑猛劈巨人。
gift(pt.: gifted, pp.: gifted, prp.: gifting, pl.: gifts)
n. 礼物,天赋

vt. 给予
He has a gift for music.
他有音乐天赋。

At that price it's an absolute gift!
那个价钱,纯粹是白给。
gifted
a. 有天赋的,有才华的
She was a distinguished scientist and a gifted painter into the bargain.
她是一位杰出的科学家--同时还是一位很有才华的画家呢。

A gifted young contralto.
有天赋的年轻女低音歌手.
gigabyte
n. 十亿位元组
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gigacycle
千兆周
暂无例句
gigantic
a. 巨大的
The company has made gigantic losses this year, and will probably be out of business.
这个公司今年亏损巨大,有可能倒闭。

Of immense size, volume, or capacity; gigantic.
庞大的面积、体积、容积很大的;巨大的
giggle(pt.: giggled, pp.: giggled, prp.: giggling, pl.: giggles)
v. 吃吃地笑,格格地笑
What a giggle!
多有意思的玩意儿!

The children couldn't stop giggling at the teacher's high-pitched voice.
教师的嗓音很高, 孩子们都不禁咯咯地笑起来.
GIGO
(garbage in gabage out)无用输入/无用输出
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ginger(pt.: gingered, pp.: gingered, prp.: gingering)
n. 姜,精力,淡赤黄色

a. 淡赤黄色的

v. 使...活泼,使...有生气
There is no ginger in him.
他身上没有活力。

Do you like ginger beer?
你喜欢姜汁啤酒吗?
girl(pl.: girls)
n. 女孩
His little girl is ill.
他的小女儿病了。

There are more girls than boys in our class.
我们班上女孩比男孩多。
gist
n. 要点,要旨
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give(pt.: gave, pp.: given, prp.: giving, pl.: gives)
vi. 让步,塌下,折断,弯曲

vt. 给
He gave a bunch of flowers to his girlfriend.
他送给女友一束花。

He gives generously to the poor.
他慷慨地施舍给穷人。
given
a. 赠予的,沉溺的,约定的

vbl. 给与

[计算机] 给定的
I've just been given a 2000 pay rise.
我刚获得2000英镑的加薪.

The smaller boys were given a start of 10 seconds in the race.
在赛跑时让年龄小的男生提早了10秒钟起跑.
giver(pl.: givers)
n. 送礼者
By just exchange one for another giver.
就这样以心相许相与。

Snap into it, kids. I'll giver your candy when you finish.
快点干吧,孩子,干完了我给你们糖吃。
glacier(pl.: glaciers)
n. 冰河,冰川
He showed me a drawing of the glacier.
他给我看一张冰川图。

Mr Forster and his guide entered upon this portion of the glacier.
福斯特先生和他的向导进入了冰河地区。
glad(pt.: gladded, pp.: gladded, prp.: gladding)
a. 高兴的
I'm very glad to meet you.
见到你很高兴。

I'm glad he's feeling better.
他身体好些了, 我很高兴.
glamour(pt.: glamoured, pp.: glamoured, prp.: glamouring)
n. 魔力,魅力

v. 迷住
She added a touch of glamour by wearing a beautiful dress.
她换上一件漂亮衣服,增添了一分魅力。

The moon-light cast a glamour over the scene as they danced the Sword Dance.
他们跳起了剑舞,这时明月当空,使景色更加增添了迷人的气氛。
glance(pt.: glanced, pp.: glanced, prp.: glancing, pl.: glances)
n. 一瞥,闪光,一滑

v. 瞥闪,瞥见,反光
The glasses glanced and twinkled in the firelight.
杯子在炉火照耀下闪闪发亮。

He gave her an admiring glance.
他向她投以敬慕的一瞥。
gland(pl.: glands)
n. 腺
This is a snake's poison gland.
这就是蛇的毒腺。

She is suffering from swollen glands.
她正患腺体肿胀病。
glare
n. 闪耀光,刺眼

v. 发眩光,瞪视
The sun glared on the sea.
太阳在海上发出令人目眩的光芒。

They stood there, glaring at each other.
他们站在那,互相怒视着对方。
glass(pt.: glassed, pp.: glassed, prp.: glassing, pl.: glasses)
n. 玻璃杯
I cut my hand on some broken glass.
碎玻璃割伤了我的手。

He put down his glass.
他放下杯子。
glasses
n. 眼镜
I can't read small print without my glasses.
我不戴眼镜看不清小字体。

In his haste, he forgot to bring his glasses with him.
匆忙之中,他忘了带眼镜。
glassware
n. 玻璃制品
Glazed pottery or glassware bearing a decorative surface network of fine cracks.
裂瓷一种表面饰有细碎裂纹图案的上釉陶器或玻璃制品

Objects made of glass; glassware.
玻璃制品玻璃制成的物体;玻璃制品
gleam(pt.: gleamed, pp.: gleamed, prp.: gleaming, pl.: gleams)
n. 微弱的闪光,瞬息的一现

v. 闪烁,隐约地闪现
The lighthouse of the island gleamed in the distance.
远处岛上的灯塔在闪耀着。

I could see the faint gleam of light in the distance.
我能看见远处微弱的灯光。
glide(pt.: glided, pp.: glided, prp.: gliding, pl.: glides)
n. 滑动,滑过,流水

v. 滑动,滑翔,溜走
The figure skater glided gracefully over the ice.
花样滑冰者在冰上优雅地滑行。

Youth glided past without our awareness.
青春在我们不知不觉中逝去。
glimmer(pt.: glimmered, pp.: glimmered, prp.: glimmering, pl.: glimmers)
n. 一丝光线,微光

v. 发微光
He showed no glimmer of interest in what you had offered.
他对你给他的东西没流露出一丝兴趣。

The sky was pink with the first glimmer of the dawn.
天空因第一丝曙光而呈淡红色。
glimpse(pt.: glimpsed, pp.: glimpsed, prp.: glimpsing, pl.: glimpses)
n. 一瞥,一闪

v. 投以一瞥,闪烁不定
I only caught a glimpse of him sitting in the car, so I can't tell exactly what he looked like.
我只瞥见他坐在车里,所以我无法确切说出他长得什么样。

I glimpsed at her among the crowd before she disappeared from sight.
就在她即将消失在人群里之前,我瞥见了她。
glisten(pt.: glistened, pp.: glistened, prp.: glistening)
v. 闪亮,使...辉耀
The street glistened in the rain.
街道在雨水中闪光。

Her eyes glistened with tears.
她眼中的泪水在闪烁。
glitch
小故障,小失误
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glitter(pt.: glittered, pp.: glittered, prp.: glittering)
n. 灿烂,闪烁,辉耀

v. 灿烂,闪烁,辉耀
The diamond ring on her finger glittered in the light.
她手指上的钻石戒指在灯光下闪闪发光。

He stared at me with a cruel glitter in his eyes.
他眼露凶光地瞪着我。
global
a. 全球性的,全局的
David's house is quite close to the Global Theater.
大卫的家离环球剧院很近。

Organization of all kinds now recognize the internet and intranets as effective means for global communication.
目前各种组织都承认Internet和intranet是用于全球通讯的最有效方式。
globalize(pt.: globalized, pp.: globalized, prp.: globalizing)
v. 使...全球化
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globe(pt.: globed, pp.: globed, prp.: globing, pl.: globes)
n. 地球,地球仪,球体
The sun looked like an orange globe.
太阳看上去象只橘黄色的球体。

A terrestrial globe is one that represents the earth.
地球仪是表现地球的器具。
gloom(pt.: gloomed, pp.: gloomed, prp.: glooming, pl.: glooms)
n. 黑暗,忧郁
The news of defeat cast a gloom over the town.
战败的消息给小城蒙上了一层忧郁。

My eyes slowly grew accustomed to the gloom.
我的眼睛对黑暗慢慢适应了.
gloomy
a. 抑沉的,忧闷的
It's a gloomy day.
这是一个令人沮丧的日子。

She is always in that gloomy mood.
她总是那样情绪低沉。
glorify(pt.: glorified, pp.: glorified, prp.: glorifying)
v. 赞美,美化
The setting sun glorified the scene.
落日使景色更美。

The newspapers glorified their heroic deeds.
报纸称颂了他们的英雄事迹。
glorious
a. 光荣的,辉煌的
We had a glorious time at the seaside.
我们在海边度过了愉快的时光。

The soldiers won the glorious victory.
战士们赢得了光荣的胜利。
glory(pt.: gloried, pp.: gloried, prp.: glorying, pl.: glories)
n. 光荣,荣誉
His brave deeds in the battle earned him everlasting glory.
他在那场战斗中的英勇事迹为他赢得了永恒的荣誉。

The bright moonlight showed the Taj Mahal in all its glory.
泰吉·玛哈尔陵在明亮的月光下显得光彩夺目。
gloss
n. 光彩,注释

v. 使光彩,注释
The minister has put a different gloss on recent developments.
部长就局势的最新发展作了另一番解释。

The gloss and glitter of Hollywood seemed fascinating to the girl.
好莱坞的虚荣与繁华似乎强烈吸引着这个女孩。
glossary(pl.: glossaries)
n. 字典,辞典

[计算机] 词汇表
暂无例句
glove(pt.: gloved, pp.: gloved, prp.: gloving, pl.: gloves)
n. 手套
It's getting cool and I have to take out my woolen gloves.
天气变冷了,我不得不把毛线手套拿出来了。

The part of a glove or mitten that covers the palm of the hand.
(手套的)掌份覆盖手掌的物体或手套的一部分
gloves
pl.手套
I can't feel anything through these gloves.
我戴著手套什麽都摸不出来.

He wore a hat, gloves and an overcoat.
他戴著帽子、 手套, 还穿著大衣.
glow(pt.: glowed, pp.: glowed, prp.: glowing)
n. 赤热,光辉,热情

v. 发红光,红光焕发
The cat's eyes glowed in the darkness.
猫的眼睛在黑暗中发亮。

There is a glow of health in his face.
他的脸容光焕发。
glue(pt.: glued, pp.: glued, prp.: gluing)
n. 胶,粘性之物

v. 粘,固著
He glued a stamp onto the envelope.
他把邮票贴在信封上。

The kids glued their eyes to the TV set, watching a cartoon.
孩子们目不转睛地盯着电视机看卡通片。
glut(pt.: glutted, pp.: glutted, prp.: glutting)
n. 大量,充斥

v. 使...充满,过多供应
The glut of apples sent the prices down.
苹果大量上市,使价钱低了下来。

Children at any party will glut themselves with cake and ice cream, and not touch healthier foods.
孩子们在任何聚会上都会撑饱糕饼和冰淇淋,而不沾有营养的食物。
glycogen
n. 肝糖,动物淀粉
暂无例句
glyph
字型,字的轮廓
暂无例句
gnaw(pt.: gnawed, pp.: gnawed, prp.: gnawing)
v. 咬,侵蚀
These desires gnawed away at us constantly.
这些欲望不断地折磨我们。

The rat gnawed a hole through the wall.
耗子在墙上啃了一个洞。
GNP
n. 非持久性毒气(国民生产总值)
暂无例句
go(pt.: went, pp.: gone, prp.: going, pl.: goes)
v. 去,走

[计算机] 执行
How are things going?
事情进行得如何?

I must be going.
我该走了。
goad(pt.: goaded, pp.: goaded, prp.: goading, pl.: goads)
n. 刺棒,激励物,刺激物

v. 用刺棒驱赶,激励,刺激
They are motivated by the twin goads of punishment and reward.
他们受赏与罚的双重因素所激励。

Stop goading the poor beast!
别再驱赶那可怜的动物了!
goal(pt.: goaled, pp.: goaled, prp.: goaling, pl.: goals)
n. 目标,终点

n.球门;得分
You'd better set a goal before you start the drill.
练习开始前,你最好设定一个目标。

He has achieved his goal.
他已经实现了他的目标。
goat(pl.: goats)
n. 山羊
Can you distinguish goat from sheep?
你能把山羊和绵羊区分开吗?

We saw the tiger pouncing on the goat.
我们看见老虎向那只山羊扑过去。
god(pl.: gods)
n. 神,(G-)上帝
God bless you!
愿上帝保佑你!

Christ's message was that God loved the world.
耶稣基督的启示就是神爱世人。
goddess(pl.: goddesses)
n. 女神
Diana is the goddess of hunting in Greek and Latin mythology.
戴安娜在希腊罗马神话中是狩猎女神。

The goddess of war.
贝娄娜战争女神
gold(pl.: golds)
a. 含金的,金(制)的

n. 金子
All is not gold that glitters.
闪闪发光的未必都是黄金。

The monetary system of some countries used to be based on gold.
过去有些国家的货币制度是金本位制的。
golden
a. 金(黄)色的
Your future here is golden.
你在这里的前途是光辉灿烂的。

That fat woman looked ridiculous in her tight golden dress.
那位胖妇人穿着金色的紧身礼服,显得滑稽可笑。
golf(pt.: golfed, pp.: golfed, prp.: golfing)
n. 高尔夫球

v. 打高尔夫球

vi. (打)高尔夫球
Let's play a round of golf.
我们打一场高尔夫球吧。

The golf course is behind our house.
高尔夫球场在我们房屋的後面.
gonad
n. 性腺,生殖腺
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good
n. 善行,好处

a. 好的,优良的,上等的

[pl.]商品
Smoking is not good for your health.
吸烟对你的健康没有好处。

This is a good place for a picnic.
这是一个野餐的好地方。
goodby
int. 再见
暂无例句
goodbye
int. 再见
Nothing remains except for me to say goodbye.
最後我该说一声再见了.

Goodbye I'd better be pushing along now.
再见吧--我现在该走了.
goodness
int. 天哪

n. 善良,美德
Will you have the goodness to show me the way?
请告诉我怎么走,好吗?

All the goodness has been boiled off the vegetables.
这些蔬菜中的营养部分全都给煮掉了。
goods(pl.: goods)
n. 货物,商品
The goods are of poor quality.
这些货物质量不好。

Overcoats are seasonal goods.
大衣是季节性商品。
goodwill
n. 善意,亲切,友好; 商誉,信誉.
Given sufficient goodwill on both sides, there's no reason why this dispute shouldn't be resolved.
只要双方都有充分的善意,这种纠纷是没有理由解决不了的。

We paid 1000 dollars for the shop, plus 200 dollars for goodwill.
我们花了一千美元买下这家商店,另加二百美元买它的商誉。
goose(pl.: geese)
n. 鹅
This goose is much larger than the duck.
这只母鹅比那只鸭子大多了。

The goose hissed at me angrily.
那鹅愤怒地向我发出嘶嘶声.
Gordian
a. 〈希神〉戈耳迪的
The old stock had deteriorated and was all mixed up so the manager decided to cut the Gordian knot, sell it all as scrap, and re-stock with new materials.
库存品已经变质,而且全都搞混了,因此经理决定快刀斩乱麻,把它们当作废品出售,然后重新储藏新的物资。
gorge(pt.: gorged, pp.: gorged, prp.: gorging, pl.: gorges)
n. 峡谷,饱食

v. 狼吞虎咽,塞饱
His gorge rose at the sight of gore.
他一看到血污就作呕。

The fat man gorged himself constantly with enormous desserts.
那个胖子经常大吃甜食。
gorgeous
a. 华丽的,灿烂的,好极了
The night sky is now gorgeous with billions of stars.
星斗万千,夜空璀璨。

Children shout when they see the peacock spread his gorgeous tail.
当孔雀展现它华丽的尾巴时,孩子们大声叫着。
gorilla(pl.: gorillas)
n. 大猩猩
The gorilla is something of a paradox in the African scene.
在非洲大舞台上大猩猩有点象似是而非的隽语。

The gorilla had a massive forehead.
猩猩的前额很大.
gossip(pt.: gossiped, pp.: gossiped, prp.: gossiping, pl.: gossips)
n. 闲聊,随笔

v. 说闲话
There has been much gossip in political circles.
政界里有许多流言蜚语。

I never talk about gossip.
我从不传播流言蜚语。
got
v. (get的过去式)得到

vt. (get 的过去式)猜到,明白
Have you got that?
你明白我的意思吗?

He got a small quotient of his father's property.
他得到了他父亲财产的一小部分。
goto
转到
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gout
n. 痛风
Gout is a form of arthritis.
痛风是关节炎的一种。

He has been confined two months by gout.
他因痛风病已臣庆两个月了。
govern(pt.: governed, pp.: governed, prp.: governing)
v. 统治,支配

[计算机] 支配
They demand the right to govern themselves.
他们要求自治权。

You must not be governed by the opinions of others.
你决不要受别人意见的支配。
governess(pl.: governesses)
n. 女家庭教师
暂无例句
government(pl.: governments)
n. 政府
The country has always had fair government.
这个国家一直治理得不错。

The two systems of government are polar opposites.
这两种政体正好相反。
governor(pl.: governors)
n. 统治者,管理者,理事
He was elected governor of the state of California.
他当选为加利弗尼亚州州长。

British colonies were ruled by governors.
英国的殖民地由总督统治。
gown(pt.: gowned, pp.: gowned, prp.: gowning, pl.: gowns)
n. 长袍,长外衣
She wore a black silk evening gown.
她穿着一件黑色丝质晚礼服。

The gown a surgeon wears during an operation is usually green.
外科医生在做手术时穿的手术服通常是绿色的。
grab(pt.: grabbed, pp.: grabbed, prp.: grabbing, pl.: grabs)
n. 抓握,接应,掠夺

v. 抓取,抢去
When I gave him the chance, he grabbed it at once.
我给他这一机会,他立刻抓住不放。

He grabbed my collar and pulled me towards him.
他抓住我的领子把我拉倒他面前。
grabber(pl.: grabbers)
抓帧器
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grace(pt.: graced, pp.: graced, prp.: gracing, pl.: graces)
n. 优雅,雅致,魅力,恩惠,慈悲
We were graced with the presence of the Queen.
女王光临,我们感到不胜荣幸。

She performed on the balance beam with much grace.
她在平衡木上表演得非常优美。
graceful
a. 优雅的
She runs up the stairs with a light graceful step.
她以轻快优雅的步子奔上楼去。

She has a graceful carriage.
她举止优雅。
gracious
a. 亲切的,高尚的
He is gracious to his inferiors.
他待下级和蔼可亲。

In beauty, that of favor, is more than that of color; and that of decent and gracious motion, more than that of favor.
仔细分析起来,形体之美要胜于颜色之美,而优雅行为之美又胜于形体之美。
gradation(pl.: gradations)
灰度,浓淡度,渐变,过度
It was hard to understand all the minute gradations of their bureaucracy.
很难弄清楚他们那套官僚体制全部细微的层次分别。

I have noticed the subtle gradation in colour in this painting.
我已经注意到这幅画中色彩的层次。
grade(pt.: graded, pp.: graded, prp.: grading, pl.: grades)
n. 年级

v. (学校的)年级,成绩,分数,等级,级别

vt. 分级,记成绩
He's not in the first grade as a musician.
他不是第一流的音乐家。

He is in the third grade.
他读三年级。
gradual
a. 逐渐的,逐步的
There has been a gradual increase in the number of people owning cars.
拥有汽车的人数一直在逐渐上升。

Gradual deterioration of specific tissues, cells, or organs with corresponding impairment or loss of function, caused by injury, disease, or aging.
变性特定的组织、细胞或器官随着受伤、疾病或年老而导致的相应的功能的削弱或丧失,而形成的逐渐的变质
gradually
ad. 逐渐地
Little by little; gradually.
一点一点地;逐渐地

The sea is gradually encroaching on the land.
海水渐渐地侵蚀了陆地。
graduate
v.毕业;(在表、计、尺上)刻[分]度 定等级, 分级

n.毕业生
He graduated as an M.D. at Edinburgh.
他毕业于爱丁堡大学,获得医学博士学位。

He is a graduate in medicine.
他是医科毕业生。
graduation(pl.: graduations)
n. 毕业
John was asked to deliver a speech on the graduation.
约翰被邀请在毕业典礼上发表演讲。

He worked as a magistrate after graduation.
他毕业后任地方行政长官。
graft
n. 接枝,贪污

v. 接枝,使结合
He was caught by the police because of the graft and corruption.
他因贿赂贪污被警察抓了起来。

New skin had to be grafted on.
需要移植新皮肤。
grain(pt.: grained, pp.: grained, prp.: graining, pl.: grains)
n. 谷物,谷类,颗粒,细粒,纹理
Grain is their chief export.
谷物是他们的主要出口物资。

Stores of grain are frequently attacked by pests.
储存的谷物经常受到害虫的破坏。
gram
n. 克
A balance designed to weigh very small loads, up to0.1 gram.
微量天平用来称量极其小量重量的天平,精确到0。1克

A unit of fineness for rayon, nylon, and silk fibers, based on a standard mass per length of1 gram per9,000 meters of yarn.
丹尼尔测量纤维、尼龙或丝的光洁度的单位,每9,000米线重1克称作为丹尼尔
grammar(pl.: grammars)
n. 语法
I found German grammar to be very difficult.
我发现德语语法很难学。

You should finish your English grammar drills in the class.
你应该在课堂上完成语法练习。
grammatical
a. 文法的,合乎文法的
In general, a grammatical clause contain a subject and a predicate.
一般说来,一个合乎文法的子句包含有主词与述语。

You've made several grammatical mistakes in the composition.
你的作文中犯了几处语法错误。
gramme
n. 克(重量单位)
暂无例句
gramophone
n. 留声机
He must have hit the jackpot with the sales of his last gramophone record.
他卖掉最后的一张留声机唱片,一定赚了大钱。

Mrs Smith hit the jackpot with the sales of his last gramophone record.
史密斯雇到露拉做女佣人,运气太好了。
granary(pl.: granaries)
n. 谷仓,谷物仓,谷产丰富的地区
That remote barren land has blossomed into rich granaries.
过去的穷乡僻壤变成了富饶的谷仓。

But now they have been adapted for use as storehouses or granaries.
不过现在它们已经被改建,用作库房或粮仓了。
grand(pl.: grand)
a. 豪华的,宏伟的,壮丽的,主要的,重大的

n. (美俚)一千美元
How grand the mountains look in the early evening!
暮色中群山是多么壮丽!

The king's court was full of nobles and grand ladies.
王宫里到处都是贵族和贵夫人。
grandchild(pl.: grandchildren)
n. 孙
"It's you grandchild? ""Oh, shut up, you put years on me."
"这是你的孙子吗?""啊,别说了!你把我说得那么老了。"
granddaughter(pl.: granddaughters)
n. 孙女,外孙女
The old man told his granddaughter to play to him to see if she had improved since he last heard her play.
老人叫孙女给他演奏乐器,看看自从上次听她演奏以来她是不是有了进步。

Susan gave her pearls to her granddaughter, round whose young throat she felt they would be displayed to greater advantage.
苏珊将珍珠项链送给了孙女。她觉得,珍珠配在孙女年轻脖子上会显得更加漂亮。
grandfather(pt.: grandfathered, pp.: grandfathered, prp.: grandfathering, pl.: grandfathers)
n. (外)祖父
His grandfather passed away last year.
他的祖父去年去世了。

My maternal grandfather is coming.
我的外祖父要来了。
grandmother(pl.: grandmothers)
n. (外)祖母
I will go to visit my grandmother next week.
下星期我要去看我的外婆。

My grandmother got married at the age of seventeen.
我的祖母十七岁就结婚了。
grandparent(pl.: grandparents)
n. (外)祖父(母)
Please don't send Grandparent to a rest home for old people, I know he would rather die with his boots on.
请不要把祖父送到敬老院去,我知道他宁愿生命不息,工作不已。

Right of a child to see a parent regularly or of a parent or grandparent to see a child regularly, where the child bis in the care of someone else.
会见权:孩子子定期见父母亲,或父母或祖父母定期看望由他人照看的孩子的权利。
grandson(pl.: grandsons)
n. 孙子,外孙
The old man goes to see his grandson twice a week.
这位老人每星期去看他的孙子两次。

The old woman led her grandson by the arm.
那老婆婆牵着外孙的手。
granite
a. 花岗岩

n. 花岗石
He has a heart of granite.
他有一副铁石心肠。

The valley ended in a perpendicular rim of granite.
那山谷的尽头是花岗石的断崖.
grant(pt.: granted, pp.: granted, prp.: granting, pl.: grants)
n.拨款

vt.授予,同意,承认
I grant that your explanation is reasonable.
我承认你的解释是合理的。

He was granted his freedom on the condition that he leave the country.
他已获准恢复自由,条件是他离开这个国家。
grantee
接受者
Money, property, a deed, or a bond put into the custody of a third party for delivery to a grantee only after the fulfillment of the conditions specified.
契约,合同指钱、权利、契据或契约等暂交第三者保管,待某种条件实现后再交付受让人或权利人
grantor
授予者
暂无例句
granular
a. 由小粒而成的,粒状的
暂无例句
granularity
颗粒度,粒度,间隔尺寸
暂无例句
grape(pl.: grapes)
n. 葡萄
He cut off a bunch of grapes to entertain us.
他剪下一串葡萄招待我们。

Banana, grape, apple, daisy which of these is the odd one out?
香蕉、葡萄、苹果、雏菊--这几样东西哪一样与众不同?
graph(pt.: graphed, pp.: graphed, prp.: graphing, pl.: graphs)
n. 图表,曲线图

v. 图表,用图表表示

vt. 以(曲线)图表示
The graph flattens out gradually after a steep fall.
图表上的曲线突降之後逐渐趋於平稳.

The box that appears below a graph, identifying the fields of the graph.
出现在图下部的说明,用以标识图的各区域。
graphic
a. 生动的,图表的
The newspaper article gave a graphic description of the earthquake.
报纸文章生动地描述了地震的情况。

The graphic arts include calligraphy and lithography.
平面造型艺术包括书法和平版印刷术。
graphically
用图表表示
She described the events so graphically that I could almost see them.
她把那些事件描述得活灵活现,我几乎象是能够亲眼目睹了。
graphics
n. 制图法,制图学,图表算法

n.[计算机]图形学,DOS命令 : 允许使用Shift-PtrSc键打印屏幕图形
A hand-held, button-activated input device that when rolled along a flat surface directs an indicator to move correspondingly about a computer screen, allowing the operator to move the indicator freely, as to select operations or manipulate text or graphics.
鼠标一种手用的、用按扭控制的输入设备,当在平台上滑动时可以相应地移动计算机屏幕上的指示箭头,使得操作者可以随意控制指示箭头,由此来选择项目、控制内容或作图

In computer graphics, a predetermined pattern of lines, that provides uniform coverage of a display space.
在计算机图形学中,提供显示空间均匀覆盖面的预定扫描线图案。
grasp(pt.: grasped, pp.: grasped, prp.: grasping)
n. 把握,抓紧,把

v. 抓住,紧握,领会
I kept her hands in my grasp.
我紧握着她的手。

I grasped the main point of the speech.
我领会了这篇演讲的要点。
grass(pt.: grassed, pp.: grassed, prp.: grassing, pl.: grasses)
n. 草
We play football on the grass.
我们在草地上踢足球。

Mike must have grassed on us.
麦克一定告发了我们。
grasshopper(pt.: grasshoppered, pp.: grasshoppered, prp.: grasshoppering, pl.: grasshoppers)
n. 蚱蜢(输送设备,转送装置,小型侦察机)
I hadn't seen a grasshopper for years since I moved into the city.
从我搬进城里以后,我有好几年没见过蚂蚱了。

French entomologist noted for his descriptive and behavioral studies of bees and wasps, grasshoppers and crickets, and beetles.
法布尔,简·亨利1823-1915法国昆虫学家,以对蜜蜂、黄蜂、蚱蜢、蟋蟀和甲虫的描述和行为研究而著称
grate
n. 栅

vt. 磨擦,磨碎
His whistling grated on her nerves.
他的口哨声使她心烦。

It's her ingratitude that grates on me.
是她忘恩负义把我惹火了。
grateful
a. 感激的,感谢的
Your kindness is grateful.
你的友善令人感激。

He was grateful for all you did.
他对你所做的一切表示感激。
gratify(pt.: gratified, pp.: gratified, prp.: gratifying)
v. 使满足
I was gratified to see how much my birthday present was appreciated.
看到我的生日礼物受到极大的赞赏,我感到高兴。

Now that she has a job in France she can gratify her desire to see Europe.
既然现在她在法国工作,那就可以满足她游览欧洲的愿望了。
gratifying
a. 可喜的
It is gratifying to see one's efforts rewarded.
看到自己的努力有所收获是令人高兴的。

Harriet was an extremely pretty girl of seventeen, not in the least brilliant, but with pleasing, unassuming manners, and a gratifying habit of looking up to Emma as a paragon.
哈里特是附近寄宿学校学生,住在校长家里。她年方十七,相貌出众,虽然资质低下,但举止行为却讨人喜欢,毫不做作,又习惯于把爱玛奉为楷模,所以挺称人心意。
gratis
a. 免费的
We provide gratis service.
我们提供免费服务。

Wine is gratis.
酒水免费。
gratitude
n. 感谢的心情
She showed me her gratitude by inviting me to dinner.
她邀请我吃饭以表示她的感激。

We owe you a debt of gratitude for you help.
承蒙帮助,感恩不尽。
gratuity(pl.: gratuities)
n. 赠物,赏钱,贺仪
A tip; a gratuity.
小费;赏钱

Money given as a gratuity; a tip.
赏钱,小费出于感激而给的钱;小费
grave(pt.: graved, pp.: graven, prp.: graving)
a. 严肃的,庄重的,严重的

n. 坟墓
The situation poses a grave threat to world peace.
这局势对世界和平构成了严重的威胁。

Is there life beyond the grave?
人死后有来生吗?
gravel(pt.: graveled, pp.: graveled, prp.: graveling)
n. 碎石

v. 铺碎石,使困惑
They went out for a walk on the gravelled path.
他们在碎石小径上散步。

The wheels crunched the gravel.
车轮碾在碎石上嘎吱嘎吱地响.
gravity
n. 地心引力,重力,严重,庄重,严肃
He doesn't seem to understand the gravity of the situation.
他似乎没有意识到形势的严重性。

We are fully aware of the gravity of the situation.
我们十分清楚形势的严峻性。
gravy
n. 肉汁,肉汤,不法利润
I made some gravy soup for my husband.
我给我丈夫做了一些肉汤。

Poultry or meat cut into pieces and stewed in gravy.
炖肉将家禽或肉切成片在肉汁中炖
gray(pt.: grayed, pp.: grayed, prp.: graying, pl.: grays)
n. 灰色

a. 灰色的,阴沉的

v. 变灰色

[计算机] 灰色
He dressed in gray.
他穿灰色衣服。

His face turned gray as he heard the bad news.
听到这个坏消息后,他的脸变得苍白。
graze
n. 使吃草,放牧,擦

v. 使吃草,轻擦
She fell down and grazed her knee.
她摔倒在地,碰破了膝盖。

We are grazing the sheep in the next field.
我们在旁边的地里放羊。
grease(pt.: greased, pp.: greased, prp.: greasing)
n. 兽脂,油脂

v. 涂脂,贿赂
If you grease the lock it will turn more easily.
如果你给这把锁涂上油脂,转动起来就容易了。

He puts grease on his hair to make it shiny.
他给头发擦上发油使它发亮。
great(pl.: greats)
a. 大量的,很好的,美好的,伟大的,重要的

ad. (口语)好极了
It was a great loss to us all.
这对我们所有人来说都是一个巨大的损失。

What a great idea!
好主意!
greatly
ad. 很,非常
His writing has improved greatly in this semester.
这学期他的写作有了很大进步。

People hate bandits greatly.
人们非常痛恨盗匪。
greatness
n. 大,巨大,广大
I admire him for his greatness.
我敬佩他的高尚。

One's greatness lies not so much in his wealth as in his character.
一个人的伟大与其说是由他的财富来判断,倒不如说是由他的品德来判断。
Greece
n. 希腊
Greece is located in the south of Europe.
希腊位于欧洲南部。

The boys went camping in Greece last year.
那些男孩子去年到希腊去露营度假.
greed
n. 贪心,贪婪
It's the tempter of greed that led him into crime.
是贪婪这种诱惑物使他步入罪恶。

His greed looked through his eyes.
从他的眼中透出一种贪婪。
greedy
a. 贪婪的
He looked at the shop window with greedy eyes.
他用贪婪的眼光看着商店的橱窗。

The greedy little boy ate all the candy at the party.
那个贪吃的小男孩把宴会上所有的糖果都吃光了。
Greek(pl.: Greeks)
a. 希腊(人)的

n. 希腊人,希腊语
Her sister married a Greek.
她妹妹嫁给了一个希腊人。

He is a Greek god.
他是一个美男子。
green(pt.: greened, pp.: greened, prp.: greening, pl.: greens)
a. 绿色的

n. 绿色
The country is very green in spring.
春天的时候,乡村一片青葱碧绿。

Green apples are sour.
未成熟的苹果是酸的。
greenback(pl.: greenbacks)
n. 美钞
暂无例句
greengrocer(pl.: greengrocers)
n. 蔬菜水果商,菜贩
暂无例句
greenhouse(pl.: greenhouses)
n. 温室
They planted many flowers in their greenhouse.
他们在花房里种了很多花。

He is building a greenhouse in his garden.
他正在花园中建温室。
greet(pt.: greeted, pp.: greeted, prp.: greeting)
v. 致敬,欢迎,映入眼帘
I woke up and was greeted by bird song.
我一觉醒来,鸟鸣之声不绝于耳。

His speech was greeted by loud cheers.
他的演讲受到了热烈的欢呼。
greeting(pl.: greetings)
n. 问候,招呼
"Good morning," I said, but he didn't return the greeting.
“早上好。”我说,但他并没有回答我的问候。

He gave us a cheery greeting.
他愉快地跟我们打招呼。
grey(pt.: greyed, pp.: greyed, prp.: greying)
a. 灰色的

n. 灰色(的)

v. 变成灰色 [=gray]

vi. 变成灰色
Today, the canopy of the heavens is grey.
今天的天幕是灰色的。

Have you any grey pullovers in stock?
你们有灰色套头毛衣的现货吗?
grid
n. 格子

[计算机] 网格
In computer graphics, a display element that consists of a rectangular grid of equal-sized rectangular cells, each having a single color and intensity.
计算机图形学中的一种显示单元。它是由许多大小相等的矩形象元组成的一个矩形网格,每个象元具有单种颜色和强度。

A rectangular grid of cores containing a given number of words each of a given number of bits making up the rectangular array.
一种包含给定数量字的磁心矩形网格,其中的每个字由构成矩形阵列的给定位数组成。
grief(pl.: griefs)
n. 悲痛,忧伤
The poor woman was buried in grief after her son died.
这个可怜的妇人在儿子死后一直沉浸在悲痛之中。

She was prostrate with grief.
她因悲痛而一蹶不振。
grieve(pt.: grieved, pp.: grieved, prp.: grieving)
v. 使...悲伤
It grieves me to see him in such bad health.
看见他的健康状况如此不佳,我很伤心。

It's no use grieving about past errors.
为过去的错误懊悔不已是无济于事的。
grill(pt.: grilled, pp.: grilled, prp.: grilling, pl.: grills)
n. 烤架,铁格子,烤肉

v. 烧,烤,严加盘问
He spent the summer buss table in a downtown grill.
整个夏季,他都在城里一个烧烤店帮助清理餐桌。

A place where grilled foods are served to customers; a grill.
烤肉馆,烧烤店向顾客提供烤菜和烧烤的地方,烤菜餐馆
grim
a. 冷酷的,残忍的,可怕的
What grim weather!
多讨厌的天气!

His expression was grim when he told them they had lost their job.
当他告诉他们说他们已被解雇时,他的表情十分冷酷。
grin(pt.: grinned, pp.: grinned, prp.: grinning, pl.: grins)
n. 露齿笑,裂口笑

v. 露齿而笑
I knew she was joking because she had a big grin on her face.
我知道她是在开玩笑,因为她脸上堆满笑容。

They grinned with pleasure when I gave them the sweets.
当我给他们糖果时,他们高兴地咧开嘴笑了。
grind(pt.: ground, pp.: ground, prp.: grinding, pl.: grounds)
n. 磨,碾,苦工作

v. 磨擦,磨碎
People in this area were ground down by hunger and poverty.
这个地区的人们受着饥饿和贫穷的折磨。

We grind up the wheat to make flour.
我们把小麦磨成面粉。
grip(pt.: gripped, pp.: gripped, prp.: gripping, pl.: grips)
n. 紧握,手提包

v. 抓紧,抱住,吸住
The brake doesn't grip properly.
刹车不灵了。

We'll come to grips with the problem very soon.
我们将很快处理这个问题。
grit(pt.: gritted, pp.: gritted, prp.: gritting)
n. 砂砾,粗砂石

v. 覆以砂砾
The soldiers are hard grit.
士兵们全都是刚强勇敢的。

Grit is spread on roads to make them less slippery in icy weather.
在结冰的天气,在路上撒上砂砾心免路面太滑。
groan(pt.: groaned, pp.: groaned, prp.: groaning, pl.: groans)
呻吟
The girl groaned in pain.
那女孩在痛苦中呻吟。

The old chair gave a groan when the fat man sat down on it.
那个胖子坐下时,旧椅子发出嘎吱的响声。
grocer
n. 食品杂货商
He has decided to open a grocer store in a small way.
他决定开一间小规模杂货店。

That grocer never overcharges.
那杂货商从不多要价.
groceries
n. 食品;杂货
He brought the box of groceries in from the car.
他把一盒食品从汽车上拿进来。

He plonked the groceries on the kitchen floor.
他把买的食物杂货砰的一声扔到厨房的地板上了.
grocery(pl.: groceries)
n. 杂货店
He brought the box of groceries in from the car.
他把一盒食品从汽车上拿进来。

Build a nation; built a successful business out of their corner grocery store.
建立一个国家;从他们街道拐角的杂货店创办了一家成功的公司
groove(pt.: grooved, pp.: grooved, prp.: grooving, pl.: grooves)
n. 凹槽,惯例
Wheels leave grooves in dirt roads.
车轮在泥路上留下凹痕。

The sink shelf is grooved so that the water will run off.
洗涤池上开槽是为了让水流走。
grope(pt.: groped, pp.: groped, prp.: groping, pl.: gropes)
v. 摸索,探索
We groped our way through the dark streets.
我们摸索着走过黑暗的街道。

I groped for the door handle in the dark.
我在黑暗中摸索着门把手。
gross(pt.: grossed, pp.: grossed, prp.: grossing, pl.: grosses)
n. 总数,总量

a. 总共的,未打折扣的,毛重的

v. 总共赚得
You can tell from his gross language that the man was uneducated.
从他那粗俗的语言可以看出,这个人没受过教育。

The gross national product had increased 5 percent last year.
去年的国民生产总值提高了百分之五。
ground
n. 土地,战场,场地

a. 土地的,地面上的

v. 放在地上,使...搁浅,打基础
The branch broke and fell to the ground.
树枝断了,落在地上。

You have no real grounds for complaint.
你没有真正的理由发牢骚。
grounding
接地,染色的底色
The charging of an isolated conducting object by momentarily grounding it while a charged body is nearby.
感应通过短暂地磨擦,使一个充电导体附近的独立导体产生电流

Anybody who did anything in America up to1900 was liable to be made into a film... on the grounds of being a pioneer.
举凡在1900年以前在美国做过某些事的人,都很容易被拍成电影……以他是先驱人士为其理由。
groundless
a. 无根据的
Of course, these implications would sly and groundless, and the opposition would realize it. But the voters might not. They would say where there's smoke there's fire.
当然这些暗示是狡诈的,毫无根据的,反对派懂得这点。但选民不一定懂得,他们会说无风不起浪。

Facts have proved these worries groundless.
事实证明,这些忧虑是没有根据的。
grounds
木砖
She had adequate grounds for a divorce.
她离婚有充分的理由。

The prohibition against smoking on school grounds is strictly enforced.
校园内严禁吸烟。
group(pt.: grouped, pp.: grouped, prp.: grouping, pl.: groups)
n. 团体,组,团

v. 聚合,成群

[计算机] 成组
He showed me a photo of a family group.
他给我看一张合家欢的照片。

We can group animals into many types.
我们可以把动物分成很多种类。
grove(pl.: groves)
n. 小树林
Can you show me the road to Legend Grove?
你能告诉我到传奇路怎么走吗?

The farmer has an orange grove on the hillside.
那位农民在山坡上拥有一片桔子园。
grow(pt.: grew, pp.: grown, prp.: growing)
v. 种植,生长,变成
This district grew cotton on a large scale.
这个地区过去大量种棉花。

In time you'll grow to like him.
到时候你会喜欢他的。
growl(pt.: growled, pp.: growled, prp.: growling, pl.: growls)
n. 吠声,不平,咆哮声

v. 怒吠,咆哮,吼
The dog growled at me.
那狗向我咆哮。

We heard the thunder growling in the distance.
我们听见远处隆隆的雷声。
grown
a. 长大的,成年的,长满某物的

vbl. 生长,变成,栽培
She could pass for thirty but I happen to know she's got a grown up son.
她酷似30岁,但我碰巧得知她已有一个成年的儿子。

Any of several related white or red grapes chiefly grown in California and France and used for making wine.
比诺葡萄主要生长在美国加利福尼亚州及法国的一种白色或红色葡萄,用来酿酒
grownup
a. 已长成的

n. 成人
The grownups had coffee but the children wanted milk in place of coffee.
成人喝咖啡,而小孩子要的牛奶而不是咖啡。

A grownup man can't change from short to tall in height.
一个成年人不能在身高上由矮变高。
growth(pl.: growths)
n. 增长
Childhood is a period of rapid growth.
幼年是生长迅速的时期。

It is hoped the tax cuts will act as a stimulant to further economic growth.
希望降低税率这一措施能刺激经济进一步增长.
grudge(pt.: grudged, pp.: grudged, prp.: grudging, pl.: grudges)
n. 怨恨,恶意

v. 怀恨,嫉妒,吝惜
I always feel he has a grudge against me, although I don't know why.
我总觉得他讨厌我,但我不知道为什么。

He grudged me my success.
他嫉妒我成功。
grumble(pt.: grumbled, pp.: grumbled, prp.: grumbling, pl.: grumbles)
n. 怨言,满腹牢骚

v. 呻吟,喃喃地说出
They will grumble about having to do the work.
他们将为不得不干那项工作而抱怨。

He has everything he needs, but he is still full of grumbles.
他需要的一切都得到了,却还牢骚满腹。
grunt(pt.: grunted, pp.: grunted, prp.: grunting, pl.: grunts)
vi. (猪等)作呼噜声, (表示烦恼、反对、疲劳、轻蔑等)发哼声

vt. 咕哝着说出

n. 呼噜声, 咕哝
He grunted as the bullet hit him.
子弹击中他时他疼得哼了出来。

He gave a grunt of approval.
他咕噜了一声表示同意。
guarantee(pt.: guaranteed, pp.: guaranteed, prp.: guaranteeing, pl.: guarantees)
v.&n. 保证,担保

vt. 保证
South winds in winter are a guarantee of rain in these parts.
在这一带,冬天刮南风是下雨的迹象。

This radio has a two-year guarantee.
这台收音机保修两年。
guard(pt.: guarded, pp.: guarded, prp.: guarding, pl.: guards)
n. 守卫者,警戒

v. 保卫,看守,当心
The dog guarded the house against strangers.
狗守卫着房屋,不让陌生人进去。

There are soldiers on guard at the gate.
大门口有士兵在守卫。
guardian(pl.: guardians)
n. 保护人,监护人
The legal guardian must act on behalf of the child.
法定监护人应该维护这个孩子的利益.

A guardian; a protector.
监护人;保护人
guess(pt.: guessed, pp.: guessed, prp.: guessing, pl.: guesses)
n. 猜测,推测,猜想

v. 猜测,推测
Make a guess at the answer.
猜一下答案。

I guess her age as 35.
我猜她有35岁。
guest(pt.: guested, pp.: guested, prp.: guesting, pl.: guests)
n. 客人

v. 款待
She made a guest appearance on his TV show.
她在他的电视节目中出场客串。

They are coming to the party as my guests.
他们作为我的客人出席晚会。
guesthouse(pl.: guesthouses)
n. 宾馆
The car pulled up outside the guesthouse [in front of the hotel].
汽车在宾馆外面[旅馆前面]停了下来。
GUI
图形用户界面
暂无例句
guidance
n. 引导,指导
Under his guidance, we finished the work smoothly.
在他的指导下,我们顺利地完成了工作。

We should not do anything under the guidance of instincts.
我们不应该凭着直觉做事情。
guide(pt.: guided, pp.: guided, prp.: guiding, pl.: guides)
n. 引导者,指南,路标

v. 指导,支配,管理
These philosophical views serve as a guide in life.
这些哲学观点可以作为处世指南。

He guided the man through the streets to the railway station.
他带这个人走过街道到火车站。
guideline
n. 指引
One of the reforms allows the local education department to choose their own textbooks based upon the national teaching guideline.
其中之一就是允许地方教委在国家教学大纲的指导下选择合适自身的教材。
guild(pl.: guilds)
n. 公会,协会
A meeting of the townswomen's guild will be held on Monday.
城市妇女协会的一个会议将在星期一召开。

She works in the Guild of Surgeons.
她在外科医生同业公会工作。
guilt
n. 罪行,内疚
His face showed guilt though he said he had done nothing wrong.
尽管他说自己没做过错事,他的脸上却显出了内疚的神情。

The lawyer shafted the prisoner into an admission of guilt.
这位律师使得这名罪犯承认了自己的罪行。
guilty
a. 有罪的,内疚的
The man was proved guilty of murder.
这个男子被证实犯了杀人罪。

According to facts in my possession he can not possibly be guilty.
根据我所掌握的事实,他是不可能有罪的。
guitar(pl.: guitars)
n. 吉他

vi. 弹吉他
I like to play guitar.
我喜欢弹吉他。

Tom is going to buy either a guitar or a piano.
汤母不是要买一把吉他就是要买一架钢琴。
gulf(pt.: gulfed, pp.: gulfed, prp.: gulfing, pl.: gulfs)
n. 海湾
I think there is no gulf between my daughter and I.
我认为我和我女儿之间没有隔阂。

He indicated the location of the Persian Gulf with a pen on the map.
他用一支笔在地图上标出了波斯湾的位置。
gulp(pl.: gulps)
n.字节组

v. 吞,呛,抑制

[计算机] 字节组
She gulped nervously, as if the question bothered her.
她紧张地咽了一下,似乎那问题把她难住了。

He gulped his food.
他狼吞虎咽地吃东西。
gum
n. 树胶,橡皮,橡皮糖

v. 涂以树胶,使...有粘性
He likes chewing gum.
他喜欢嚼口香糖。

His pocket was all gummed up with candy.
他的口袋全被糖粘住了。
gun(pt.: gunned, pp.: gunned, prp.: gunning, pl.: guns)
n. 枪,炮
It's illegal to carry guns in our country.
在我们国家,携带枪支是违法的。

Two soldiers dismounted the gun from the base.
两个战士把炮从底座上卸下来。
gunpowder
n. 火药
The rebels were short of gunpowder.
反叛者们缺少弹药。

Sulfur can be used to make gunpowder.
硫磺可以用来制造火药。
gush(pt.: gushed, pp.: gushed, prp.: gushing)
n. 涌出

v. 使涌出,迸出
Oil gashed out from the broken pipe.
油从断裂的管道中喷出来。

His words gashed out.
他的话滔滔不绝。
gust(pt.: gusted, pp.: gusted, prp.: gusting, pl.: gusts)
n. 突然一阵,风味
A gust of wind blew the door shut.
一阵大风吹来,把门关上了。

A sudden gust of wind wafted the papers off her desk.
一阵突然刮来的风把她桌上的文件吹落到地上。
gut(pt.: gutted, pp.: gutted, prp.: gutting, pl.: guts)
n. 勇气,肠,剧情
She has been staying up at nights busting a gut over the work she has to do.
她连续几晚熬夜,竭尽全力完成她应做的工作。

After what he said to my wife, I was surprised that he had the guts to come round and apologize.
他对我妻子说了那些话以后,竟有勇气前来致歉,这使我很吃惊。
gutter(pt.: guttered, pp.: guttered, prp.: guttering, pl.: gutters)
n. 排水沟,槽,贫民区
He took the child out of the gutter.
他收养了这个穷苦孩子。

A gutter under the eaves of a roof.
水槽屋檐下的凹槽:
guy(pt.: guyed, pp.: guyed, prp.: guying)
n. (男)人,家伙
This ordinary quiet guy just freaked out and shot ten people.
这个平时温和的家伙简直发疯了, 开枪打死了十个人.

What a downer that guy is!
那家伙多让人泄气呀!
gym(pl.: gyms)
n. 健身房,体育馆
We go to play badminton in the nearest gym every Sunday.
每个星期天我们都去最近的体育馆打羽毛球。

The basketball players are working out at the gym.
篮球运动员们正在体育馆进行训练。
gymnasium(pl.: gymnasiums)
n. 体育馆,健身房
A new gymnasium has been built on our campus.
我们大学的校园里新建了一座体育馆。

The child somersaulted across the gymnasium.
那孩子翻著跟头从体育馆这头翻到那头.
gymnast
n. 体操运动员
She has the lithe grace of a gymnast.
她有体操运动员轻盈而优美的体态。

The gymnast extended her arms horizontally.
那女子体操运动员双臂平伸.
gymnastics(pl.: gymnastics)
n.&a. 体操
I don't like gymnastics.
我不喜欢体操。

The sport of gymnastics is popular in our country.
体操运动在我国很流行。
gypsy
n. 吉布赛人,吉布赛语,像吉布赛的人
The gypsy earned her money as a fortune-teller.
这个吉普赛人以算命谋生。

I've never lived in one place too long, it must be the Gypsy in me.
我从来没有在一个地方长住过,一定是我性格中有吉普赛人的特性。
habit(pl.: habits)
n. 习惯
My colleague has broken off the habit of smoking.
我的同事已经戒掉了吸烟的习惯。

He is in the habit of rising early.
他有早起的习惯。
habitat(pl.: habitats)
n. (动植物的)产地,栖息地
The polar bear's habitat is the icy waters of the Arctic.
北极熊的栖息地是冰冷的北极海域。

The moth's habitat is being destroyed and it has nearly died out.
这种蛾子因栖息地正受到破坏,几乎绝种了。
habitual
a. 惯常的,习惯的
His habitual place at the table was occupied by a stranger.
他惯常坐在桌旁的位置被一个陌生人占据了。

My girlfriend and I are habitual cinema-goers.
我和女友是电影院的常客。
habitus(pl.: habitus)
n. 状态
暂无例句
hack
n. 劈,砍,出租马车

v. 劈,砍,干咳
He was hacking at a tree.
他正在砍树。

The publisher paid his hacks low.
出版商付给他雇佣的文人很低的费用。
hacker
电脑黑客
The police arrested the two hackers.
警察就逮捕了这两名“黑客”。
had
v. 有,吃,使

vbl. 有,吃,让

conj. 有
Have you had your lunch?
吃过午饭了吗?

If only I had another chance.
要是我再有一次机会就好了。
haggard(pl.: haggards)
a. 憔悴的
He looks haggard.
他显得很憔悴。

The old lady has a haggard face.
老太太的脸很枯槁。
haggle(pt.: haggled, pp.: haggled, prp.: haggling)
v. 争论,杀价,杀下去

n. 杀价,讨论,争论
It's not worth haggling over a few pence.
为几便士争论不休实在不值得.
hail
n. 冰雹,致敬,招呼

v. 向...欢呼,致敬,招呼

int. 万岁,欢迎
The boy's breaking of window glasses caused a hail of abuse.
这个男孩打碎了窗户玻璃,招致了一阵恶骂。

It's hailing outside.
外面在下冰雹。
hair(pl.: hairs)
n. 头发
My hair has grown very long.
我的头发长得很长了。

The clothes some young people wear nowadays really make your hair curl.
如今有些年轻人穿的服装真会把你吓一跳。
haircut
n. 理发
You ought to have a haircut.
你该去剪发了。

That's a nice haircut.
那个发式很漂亮。
hairdresser(pl.: hairdressers)
n. 理发师
暂无例句
hairlike
a. 毛发似的
暂无例句
hairpin
n. 簪,束发夹,夹发针
She has no hairpin because her hair is short.
因为她头发短,所以没有束发夹。

Her hairpin is new.
她的束发夹是新的。
hairy
a. 多毛的,毛状的,长毛的
The newborn baby has a hairy head.
这个新生儿的脑袋上长了很多头发。

A mammoth is a large hairy type of elephant in ancient times.
猛犸是古代一种身体庞大、长着长毛的大象。
half(pl.: halves)
a. 一半的,不完全的

ad. 一半地

n. 半,一半
Half the car was damaged.
车子毁了一半。

The girl left her homework half done.
这女孩只做完了一半作业。
halftone
半音,中间色调,网板
暂无例句
halfway
a. 中途的,不彻底的,部份的

ad. 半路地,在中途,再半途
We had a short intermission halfway through a film.
我们电影放映中途做了短暂的休息。

The key turned halfway and then jammed.
钥匙转了一半就卡住了。
hall(pl.: halls)
n. 大厅,礼堂
The lecture is to be delivered at the hall.
演讲将在大厅进行。

Morning assemblage is held in the school hall.
晨会在学校礼堂举行。
hallmark(pt.: hallmarked, pp.: hallmarked, prp.: hallmarking)
n. 纯度检验证明,品质证明

v. 加盖纯度检验证明,有品质保证的
Attention to detail is the hallmark of a fine craftsman.
能工巧匠的特点是一丝不苟.

The plan has all the hallmarks of being a total failure.
这个方案具有彻底失败的一切标志。
halt
n. 停止,立定,休息

v. 使...停止,使...立定,犹豫
The car came to a halt just in time to prevent an accident.
汽车及时停下,避免了一场车祸。

The soldiers halted for a rest.
士兵们停下来休息。
halve(pt.: halved, pp.: halved, prp.: halving)
v. 对分,减半

vt. 分成两半,平分,减少到一半
Let's halve the work between the two of us.
让我俩平均分担这份工作吧。

The latest planes have halve the time needed for cross the atlantic.
最新型号的飞机把飞越大西洋所需的时间减少了一半。
halves
一学期, 同分数
Never do things by halves.
【谚】凡事不可半途而废。

Let me go halves with you in the taxi fare.
让我和你平均负担车费。
ham(pt.: hammed, pp.: hammed, prp.: hamming, pl.: hams)
n. 火腿
I had a ham sandwich as lunch.
我吃了一个火腿三明治作午餐。

He's a terrible ham.
他是个很拙劣的演员。
hamburger(pl.: hamburgers)
n. 汉堡包
Don't always eat hamburgers for meals, or else you'll get malnourished.
别总把汉堡包当饭吃,不然你会营养不良的。

The hamburger not only smells good but (also) tastes delicious.
这只汉堡包不但气味好闻而且味道好吃。
hammer(pt.: hammered, pp.: hammered, prp.: hammering, pl.: hammers)
n. 锤,榔头

v. 锤击,敲打
He hit the nail into the wall with a hammer.
他用一把锤子把钉子打进墙里去。

The police hammered the door.
警察不停地敲门。
hamper
n. 食盒,食篮

v. 阻碍,使...困累,困累
Our progress was hampered by the bad weather.
我们前进时受到了恶劣天气的阻碍.
hand(pt.: handed, pp.: handed, prp.: handing, pl.: hands)
n. 手,掌握,协助

v. 支持,交给
Please hand me that book.
请把那本书递给我。

This clock has three hands.
这块表有三个指针。
handbag(pl.: handbags)
n. 手提包
She foraged about in her handbag, but couldn't find her keys.
她翻遍了手提包,就是找不到钥匙。

She extracted a small notebook from her handbag.
她从手提包里取出了一个小笔记本。
handbook(pl.: handbooks)
n. 手册,指南
We bought a tourist handbook before going travelling.
出去旅游前,我们先买了一本旅游手册。

A handbook of directions and other information, especially for travelers or tourists.
旅游指南,参考手册载有说明或其他资料的手册,尤指为旅行者或观光者提供的
handful(pl.: handfuls)
n. 少数,一把,棘手之事
That child is quite a handful.
那孩子很难管教。

We invited twenty people, but only a handful of them came.
我们邀请了20 个人,但只来了寥寥数人。
handicap(pt.: handicapped, pp.: handicapped, prp.: handicapping, pl.: handicaps)
n. 障碍

v. 妨碍
Deafness can be a serious handicap.
耳聋算是严重的缺陷。

He was handicapped by lack of education.
他因文化水平低而吃了亏。
handicapped
n. 残疾人, 身体有缺陷的人

a. 残废的
He was handicapped by lack of education.
他因文化水平低而吃了亏。

The social worker advised them to put their handicapped child into care.
社会工作者建议他们将其残疾儿送到福利院去。
handkerchief(pl.: handkerchieves)
n. 手帕
Please pass me a piece of paper handkerchief.
请递给我一张纸巾。

She embroidered her initials on the handkerchief.
她把她姓名的起首字母绣在手帕上。
handle(pt.: handled, pp.: handled, prp.: handling, pl.: handles)
n. 柄,把手

v. 买卖,处理,操作
Pick up the typewriter case by the handle.
抓住把手,把打字机箱子拿起来。

We don't handle that sort of book.
我们不经销那一类书。
handler
处理程序
He was returned full of enthusiasm for Handler College.
归来时充满着对汉德勒学院的热情。
handling
n. 处理

a. 操作的

vbl. 操作

[计算机] 处理
The minister was crucified by the press for his handling of the affair.
部长对此事的处理方法受到新闻界的严厉批评。

The machine was rendered useless by unskillful handling.
由于操作不熟练,机器给弄得没有用了。
handout(pl.: handouts)
n. 散发材料(免费发给的新闻通报)
The act of approaching someone for a loan or handout.
向某人借款,要求施舍接近某人以获得贷款或施舍的行为
handset
电话听筒,手机,手持机
暂无例句
handshaking
握手
暂无例句
handsome
a. 英俊的
Her husband is a very handsome young man.
她丈夫是一个非常英俊的年轻人。

Her bridegroom is a handsome young man.
她的新郎是一个英俊的年轻人。
handwriting
n. 笔迹,书法
There is need for improvement in your handwriting.
你的书法需要改进。

She astonished me with her beautiful handwriting.
她以其秀丽的书法而使我惊异。
handy
a. 方便的,手边的
The shops are quite handy.
商店就在附近。

A few more traveller's cheques may come in handy on the holiday.
多带几张旅行支票,度假时会有用的。
hang(pt.: hung, pp.: hung, prp.: hanging)
n. 悬挂,吊死

v. (hanged,hanged) 悬挂,绞死,逗留
You may hang your coat on the hook.
你可以把外套挂在钩子上。

He hanged himself in sorrow after his wife died.
妻子死后,他因悲伤而自缢。
hanger
n. 挂钩(钩子,悬挂者,悬杆,支架)
A fighter plane is revving up on the hanger apron.
飞机库前面停机坪上,一架战斗机正在起动。

One more thing, I also need a couple more of hangers.
还有一件事,我还需要两三个衣架。
haphazard
a. 偶然的

ad. 杂乱的(地),任意的(地)
It is just a thing done at haphazard.
这只是件偶然为之的事情。
happen(pt.: happened, pp.: happened, prp.: happening)
v. 发生

vi. 发生,碰巧
The accident happened at six o'clock.
事故发生在六点钟。

I happened to see her yesterday.
我昨天碰巧见到她。
happening(pl.: happenings)
n. 事件
Happening by a fortunate accident or chance.
幸运地发生的因某种幸运事件或机会而发生的

What's happening?
近来怎么样?
happily
ad. 幸福地,快乐地,幸好
Happily, the accident was prevented.
很幸运,事故得以避免了。

How did you do your work? I did my work happily.
你怎样做你的工作? 我很快乐地做了我的工作。
happiness
n. 幸福
His marriage is full of happiness.
他的婚姻生活很幸福。

Money can't buy happiness.
金钱买不来幸福。
happy
a. 快乐的,幸福的
That was not a very happy remark.
那不是很恰当的话。

I wish you a happy birthday.
祝你生日快乐。
harass(pt.: harassed, pp.: harassed, prp.: harassing)
v. 使...困扰,使...烦恼,反复袭击
Political dissidents complained that they are harassed by the police.
持有不同政见者申斥他们受到警方的骚扰。

He always looks harassed.
他老是愁眉苦脸。
harassment
n. 困扰,烦扰,烦恼
A source of harassment, annoyance, or pain.
使人痛苦的东西骚扰,烦恼或痛苦的来源

There is a report about a sexual harassment in the office on this newspaper.
今天的报纸上有一篇关于办公室里的性骚扰的报道。
harbinger(pt.: harbingered, pp.: harbingered, prp.: harbingering)
n. 先驱,预兆
The crowing of the cock is a harbinger of dawn.
鸡啼报晓。

The cuckoo is a harbinger of spring.
布谷鸟预告春天的来临。
harbor(pt.: harbored, pp.: harbored, prp.: harboring, pl.: harbors)
n. 港,避难所

v. 庇护,隐藏,藏匿
This harbor is a natural harbor.
这个港口是天然港。

Harboring criminals is an offence in law.
窝藏罪犯是犯法的。
harbour(pt.: harboured, pp.: harboured, prp.: harbouring)
n. 海港

vt 停泊
Harbouring criminals is an offence in law.
窝藏罪犯是犯法的。

He harbours a secret grudge against his father.
他对父亲暗怀不满。
hard
a. 硬的

ad. 努力地
It's hard to know what he's really thinking.
很难知道他真正在想什么。

That was a hard time.
那是一段艰难的日子。
harden(pt.: hardened, pp.: hardened, prp.: hardening)
v. 变硬,使...坚强,涨价
Life in the camp had hardened him considerably.
军营生活使他变得坚强多了。

His face hardened at the word.
他听到这话,脸沉了下来。
hardiness
n. 大胆(结实,抵抗力,耐寒性)
暂无例句
hardly
ad. 几乎不
I can hardly wait to hear the news.
我迫不及待地想听到这个消息。

You can hardly blame me if you don't like the place, as you were the one who begged me to take you there.
如果你不喜欢那地方,你绝不该怪我,因为是你求我把你带到那去的。
hardness
n. 坚硬,困难,严厉
Their hardness was understood by the teacher.
他们的艰难得到老师的理解。

I can't open the door with hardness of stone.
我不能打开那扇石门。
hardship(pl.: hardships)
n. 艰难,困苦
A strong man will bear hardship without complaining.
一个坚强的人会忍受困苦而不抱怨。

Mountaineering is attractive especially to young people because it is accompanied with hardship and adventure.
登山很吸引人,特别是对年轻人来说,因为它伴随着艰难险阻。
hardware
n. 五金器具

n. (计算机) 硬件
I know nothing about computer hardware.
我对计算机硬件一窍不通。

We deal in hardware but not software.
我们只经营硬件而不经营软件.
hardy
a. 难的,艰苦的,坚硬的

ad. 努力地,辛苦地,坚硬地
A few hardy people swam in the icy water.
一些强壮的人在冰冷的水中游泳。

Strawberry is hardy and easy to grow in all soil.
草莓耐寒,各种土壤里都容易生长。
hare(pl.: hares)
n. 野兔
They went hunting for hares.
他们出去打野兔了。

He took a bead on the hare and then fired.
他瞄准了野兔,然后开枪。
harm(pt.: harmed, pp.: harmed, prp.: harming)
伤害,损害,危害
It wouldn't do him any harm to work a bit harder.
工作努力点对他没什么害处。

His failures did his reputation a lot of harm.
他屡次失败使他的声誉受到很大损害。
harmful
a. 有害的
It is harmful to your health to drink too much.
过量喝酒对你的身体有害。

The new law was in a measure harmful.
新的法律在某种程度上说是有害的
harmless
a. 无害的,无恶意的
The bomb blast killed several harmless passers-by.
炸弹爆炸使几个无辜行人受伤。

This snake is harmless.
这条蛇是无毒的。
harmonic
a. 调和的,音乐般的,和声的

n. 和音,调波

[计算机] 调和的
The harmonic combination of these tones.
四度和音音调的和谐组合

A brief melodic or harmonic unit often constituting the base for a larger phrase or structure.
音型一组短而连贯的音符或和弦构成的基本音型,经常为一更大的乐曲或结构构成基础
harmonious
a. 和睦的,调和的,和谐的
Relations with our neighbors are very harmonious at the moment.
我们目前同邻居们的关系十分和谐。

The sky and the sea make a harmonious picture.
天空和大海构成了一幅和谐的画面。
harmony(pl.: harmonies)
n. 协调,和睦,调和
There was not much harmony in international affairs during those years.
那些年国际事态不很协调。

His tastes are in harmony with mine.
他的爱好和我的相同。
harness(pt.: harnessed, pp.: harnessed, prp.: harnessing, pl.: harnesses)
n. 马具,系在身上的绳子,甲胄

v. 束以马具,披上甲胄,利用产生动力
The farmer harnessed the horse.
农夫给马套上挽具。

The cashier died in harness.
出纳员以身殉职。
harsh
a. 粗糙的,刺耳的,严厉的
The punishment was too harsh for him.
这种惩罚对他来说太严厉了。

Expulsion from school is a harsh form of punishment.
开除学籍是严厉的惩罚.
harvest(pt.: harvested, pp.: harvested, prp.: harvesting, pl.: harvests)
n. 收获,成果,收获物

v. 收割,收获
The peasants are harvesting rice in the field.
农民们正在田野里收割稻子。

We all helped the harvest.
我们都帮忙收割。
hashing
散列法
I'm sorry I hashed up the arrangements.
对不起, 我把整个安排给打乱了.

He has hashed up the whole plan.
他把整个计划搞得一团糟。
haste(pt.: hasted, pp.: hasted, prp.: hasting)
n. 急速,急忙

v. 匆忙,赶快

vi. 赶紧,赶快
Haste makes waste.
欲速而不达。

In his haste, he forgot to bring his glasses with him.
匆忙之中,他忘了带眼镜。
hasten(pt.: hastened, pp.: hastened, prp.: hastening)
v. 催促,赶快,急忙
She hastened home after hearing the news.
听到这个消息后,她匆匆忙忙地回家。

Some of our staff are to be dismissed, but I hasten to add you won't be among them.
有些职员要被解雇,不过请放心,你不在此列。
hasty
a. 匆匆的,轻率的,急忙的
His hasty temper made him offensive.
他的急躁的脾气使他令人讨厌。

I don't think it's right to make such a hasty decision.
我认为如此仓促地做出决定是不正确的。
hat(pt.: hatted, pp.: hatted, prp.: hatting, pl.: hats)
n. 帽子
She bought a hat yesterday.
她昨天买了一顶帽子。

Prizes went to the first three out of the hat.
奖品为随意挑选出来的前三人所得。
hatch
n. 孵化,舱口

v. 孵,孵出
Three of the chickens hatched today.
今天有三只小鸡出壳。

Chicks are hatching from the eggs.
小鸡正从蛋壳里孵出来。
hate(pt.: hated, pp.: hated, prp.: hating)
n. 憎恨,恨,厌恶

v. 憎恨,憎恶
She looked at him with hate in her eyes.
她以憎恨的目光看着他。

They hate each other.
他们彼此憎恨。
hateful
a. 憎恨的,可恨的,可恶的
The sight of food was hateful to the seasick girl.
那个晕船的女孩看到食物就感到厌恶。

Ironing shirts is a hateful job.
熨衬衫是件讨厌的工作。
hatred
n. 憎恶,憎恨,怨恨
He looked at me with hatred.
他带有敌意地望着我。

Strong dislike or hatred; abhorrence.
憎恶强烈的不喜欢或厌恶;憎恨
haughty
a. 傲慢的
The nobles treated the common people with haughty contempt.
王公贵族以不屑一顾的傲慢态度对待平民百姓。

Some of the more haughty of aristocracy did take exception at his neglecting to raise his cap to them.
一些较为傲慢的贵族对于他不记得向他们脱帽致敬大为不满。
haul(pt.: hauled, pp.: hauled, prp.: hauling, pl.: hauls)
n. 用力拖拉,努力的结果

v. 拖,改变方向
They hauled the boat up the beach.
他们把船拖上岸。

After a good day's fishing they hauled in the nets and went home.
他们捕了一天的鱼, 收起鱼网满载而归.
haunt(pt.: haunted, pp.: haunted, prp.: haunting, pl.: haunts)
n. 常到的地方

v. 常到,出没,萦绕于心
The years of the war still haunt me.
战争年代的往事仍常浮现在我的脑海。

A spirit haunts the castle.
幽灵常出没于古堡。
have(pt.: had, pp.: had, prp.: having, pl.: haves)
aux. 已经,曾经

n. 吃,从事,得到,雇用,享有,有,允许

v. 有
I had a letter this morning.
我今天收到一封信。

Have you got a pencil?
你有铅笔吗?
haven(pt.: havened, pp.: havened, prp.: havening)
n. 港口,避难所,安息所

v. 安置...于港中,庇护
They have made their home a haven for the homeless orphans.
他们把自己的家变成了无家可归的孤儿们的避难所。

He came to see us after I have haven my breakfast.
我吃过早饭后,他来看我们了。
havoc
n. 大破坏,蹂躏
The earthquake wreaked havoc on the city.
地震对这个城市造成了大破坏。

The earthquake has made great havoc of the city.
地震给这个城市造成了巨大的破坏。
hawk
n. 鹰,掠夺他人的人

v. 放鹰,像鹰一般地袭击
Hawks will not pick other hawks' eyes out.
同类不相残。

The hawk snatched the chicken and flew away.
老鹰抓住小鸡飞走了。
hay(pt.: hayed, pp.: hayed, prp.: haying)
n. 干草
I adviced him to make hay while the sun shone.
我劝他抓紧时机。

The children snuggled down on the hay.
孩子们舒适地蜷伏在干草上。
hazard(pt.: hazarded, pp.: hazarded, prp.: hazarding, pl.: hazards)
n. 冒险,危险,危害

v. 冒...的危险,赌运气
There are many serious health hazards associated with smoking.
许多危害健康的情况都与吸烟有关。

He hazarded all his money in the attempt to save the business.
他为挽救这家企业,不惜冒险投入他的全部金钱。
hazardous
a. 危险的
Free of a difficult or hazardous situation; in a position of safety or security.
脱离险境脱离困难或危险的情况;处于安全或保险的位置

Investment is a hazardous business; even those who are in the swim sometimes come a cropper.
投资是一项风险事业,就是那些懂行的人有时也会栽跟头。
HDTV
(high-definition TV)高清晰度电视
暂无例句
he
pron. 他
He is a teacher.
他是教师。

Where's your brother?' He's in Paris.'
`你哥哥在哪里?'`他在巴黎.'
head(pt.: headed, pp.: headed, prp.: heading, pl.: heads)
n. 头,头脑,领袖

v. 为首,朝向,前进
He arranged his speech under four main heads.
他把发言内容归纳成四个主要方面。

Please raise your head and look at the blackboard.
请抬起头来,看黑板。
headache(pl.: headaches)
n. 头痛
The boy had a headache and had to see the doctor.
这个男孩头疼,不得不去看医生。

I've got a headache.
我头痛。
header
页眉,标题,报头,电子邮件头
暂无例句
headers
消息头
A record that follows a header.
跟在标头后面的一个记录。

He stumbled and took a header into the ditch.
他跌了一跤而栽到沟去了。
heading
n. 标题
What heading do these items fall under?
这几项应列在哪个标题下面?

What heading does this come under?
这个编在什麽标题之下?
headline(pt.: headlined, pp.: headlined, prp.: headlining, pl.: headlines)
n. (pl.)新闻提要,大字标题
A bold black headline screamed out from the front page.
在(报纸的)头版上出现了一条令人触目惊心的粗黑体大字标题。

A headline on the front page draws attention to the fuller story inside.
扉页上的大字标题为的是吸引你注意里面的详细内容。
headlong
a. 头向前的,匆促而用力的,轻率的

ad. 头向前地,猛然的用力的
Don't rush headlong into danger; think it through carefully before you make any decisions.
不要轻率地奔赴险境,做任何决定之前都要认真想想。

Little Marry carried on for ten minutes after she fell headlong.
小玛丽摔了个倒栽葱后,哭闹了十分钟。
headmaster
n. 校长
The professor was assigned headmaster of the school.
教授被任命为这所学校的校长。

Our headmaster is a despotic person.
我们的校长是个专横的人。
headphone(pl.: headphones)
n. 戴在头上的收话器,双耳式耳机
暂无例句
headquarters(pl.: headquarters)
n. 司令部,指挥部,总部
Are their any orders coming from the headquarters?
有司令部的任何命令吗?

The company wants to situate its headquarters in the north.
公司想把总部设在北方.
headstrong
a. 顽固的,刚愎的,任性的
Foolishly or irrationally stubborn; headstrong.
顽固的,刚愎自用的愚蠢地或无理地顽固的;任性的

She's hopelessly headstrong; she always gets up against people around her.
她任性得无要救药,老是同周围的人闹别扭。
heal(pt.: healed, pp.: healed, prp.: healing)
v. 痊愈,使...复原,和解
The medicine and rest will soon heal your wound.
药物治疗和休息会使你的伤口很快愈合。

Time heals most troubles.
时间会消除痛苦。
health
n. 健康,卫生,保健
Fresh air and exercise are good for the health.
新鲜空气和运动有益于健康。

Smoking is not good for your health.
吸烟对你的健康没有好处。
healthy
a. 健康的
His grandpa is healthy.
他的祖父身体健康。

His inmost thoughts are not healthy.
他心灵深处的思想是不健康的。
heap(pt.: heaped, pp.: heaped, prp.: heaping, pl.: heaps)
n. 堆,许多,累积

v. 堆积

[计算机] 堆
The books lay in a heap on the floor.
书堆放在地板上。

We have heaps of time.
我们有很多时间。
heaps
ad. 很, 非常地
We have heaps of time.
我们有很多时间。

I've got heaps to tell you.
我有很多话要跟你说.
hear(pt.: heard, pp.: heard, prp.: hearing)
v. 听到,听说,听取
We listened but could hear nothing.
我们注意听,但什么也听不见。

If we don't give her what she wants we'll never hear the end of it.
我们若不满足她的要求,这事就没完没了了。
hearing(pl.: hearings)
n. 听力
Please keep within hearing distance.
请保持在听得见的距离之内。

Her hearing is poor.
她的听觉不灵。
heart(pl.: hearts)
n. 心,中心,要点

v. 鼓起勇气,激励
He has a kind heart.
他心地善良。

Let's get to the heart of the matter.
让我们谈谈这件事的核心部分。
heartbeat
n. 心跳
An irregularity in the force or rhythm of the heartbeat.
心律失常不规则的心跳强度或节奏

Although there was still a faint heartbeat, he was to all intents and purposes dead.
他虽然仍有隐隐心搏, 但从身体各方面看已经死亡.
heartburn
n. (消化不良)胃灼热感
暂无例句
heartfelt
a. 衷心的,真心真意的
She helps me with heartfelt feeling.
她真心真意的帮助我。

They expressed their heartfelt gratefulness to us.
他们向我们表达了他们衷心的感激。
hearth(pl.: hearths)
n. 炉床,灶台,炉边
The soldiers swore to fight for the hearth and the altar.
战士们宣誓为保卫家庭和宗教而战。

An open recess for holding a fire at the base of a chimney; a hearth.
壁炉用于在烟囱底部燃火的敞口的凹窝;炉床
heartily
ad. 衷心地,真实地,热心地
I am heartily grateful to your help.
我衷心地感激你的帮助。

Tell him you Aunt Celeste heartily approves and wishes you both happiness forever.
请转告他,Celeste姑妈完全赞成这门婚事,并衷心地祝福你们永远幸福。
hearty(pl.: hearties)
a. 诚恳的,热烈的,旺盛的
They gave him a hearty welcome.
他们衷心欢迎他。

Grandfather will be80 years old, but he is hale and hearty.
祖父就要80高龄了,但仍精神矍铄。
heat(pt.: heated, pp.: heated, prp.: heating, pl.: heats)
n. 热,热度,高潮

v. 加热,激昂,加热
I can't walk about in this heat.
我不能在这种酷热下走路。

We'll heat some water to wash clothes.
我们会热点儿水洗衣服。
heated
a. 热的,激昂的,兴奋的

v. 加热,变热,使变暖

vbl. 加热,变暖,使激昂
Metals undergo expansion when heated.
金属加热时会膨胀。

The act or process of pressing clothes with a heated iron.
熨用加过热的熨斗熨压衣物的行为或过程
heater(pl.: heaters)
n. 加热器,火炉,加热之人
The heater in my car doesn't work properly.
我汽车里的暖气设备出了点毛病。

He is bathing by heater.
他正用加热器洗澡。
heating
a. 加热的,供暖的

n. 加热,供暖,暖气装置
The heating system in this block doesn't work well.
这个街区的供暖系统不太好用。

Switch the heating on Im cold!
把暖气打开吧--我冷!
heave(pt.: heaved, pp.: heaved, prp.: heaving, pl.: heaves)
n. 举,抛,起伏

v. 用力举起,抛出,凸起
He hove a chair through the window.
他把椅子从窗户中抛出。

Heave ho, my hearties!
伙伴们, 用力呀!
heaven(pl.: heavens)
n. 天堂
The house is a little heaven.
这所房子是一个小乐园。

If there's a heaven on earth, this is it!
人间若有天堂, 非此莫属!
heavenly
a. 天上的,神圣的,天国似的
We spent a heavenly day at the beach.
我们在海滨痛痛快快地玩了一天。

The sun, moon and stars are heavenly bodies.
太阳、月亮和星星都是天体。
heavily
ad. 很重地,沉重地,沉闷地
The crime lies heavily on his conscience.
那罪行沉重地压在他心上。

The truck was heavily loaded.
这辆卡车装载很重。
heaviness
n. 重,重量
A measure of the heaviness of an object.
重量一个物体的重量的度量法

Nobody can lift the heaviness that the sad news have leave with her.
谁也无法减轻这个坏消息给她带来的悲痛。
heavy(pl.: heavies)
a. 重的

ad. 沉闷地
How heavy is this box?
这个箱子有多重?

Dont go so heavy on the sauce!
沙司不要加得太多!
hectic
a. 兴奋的,繁忙的
The journalist lead a hectic life.
新闻记者过着紧张兴奋的生活。
hedge(pt.: hedged, pp.: hedged, prp.: hedging, pl.: hedges)
n. 树篱,障 碍
Will the hedge keep the sheep out of the field?
这篱笆能将羊群挡在田地外面吗?

We had better get under the lee of the hedge until the rain stops.
我们最好在树篱下躲一躲等雨停。
hedgehog(pl.: hedgehogs)
n. 刺猬
We found a little hedgehog in the field.
我们在田里发现了一只小刺猬。

The hedgehog rolled up into a spiky ball.
刺 卷起身子成了一个刺球.
heed(pt.: heeded, pp.: heeded, prp.: heeding)
n. 注意,留心

v. 注意到,留心到
Now heed what I say.
现在注意听我要说的话。

Storm warnings are clearly displayed on motorways, but many drivers still take no heed of them.
汽车道上醒目地放着有暴风雪的告示,但许多司机们却没留心。
heel
n. 脚后跟

v. 倾侧
I'm just kicking my heels until the beginning of the new term.
新学期开学前,我一直无所事事。

The police were on our heels.
警察紧追着我们。
heels
残余料
He saluted with a click of his heels.
他立正敬礼,鞋后跟发出咔嗒一声。

The police were on our heels.
警察紧追着我们。
height(pl.: heights)
n. 高度,高处
His height makes him stand out in the crowd.
他身材高大,因此在人群中很突出。

They looked down from a giddy height.
他们从令人眩晕的高度往下看。
heighten(pt.: heightened, pp.: heightened, prp.: heightening)
v. 增高,提高,加强
When she heard the news she was heightening tension.
当她听到那则消息后,她变得越来越紧张。

It's the music to heighten the dramatic effect.
那是用于提高戏剧效果的配乐。
heir(pl.: heirs)
n. 继承人
Prince Charles is the legal heir of the crown.
查尔斯王子是王位的合法继承人。

He is the only legal heir of the rich man.
他是这位富翁的唯一法定继承人。
heiress(pl.: heiresses)
n. 女继承人
He took an heiress to wife and was regarded with suspicion by her family.
他娶了个女继承人为妻子,女方家庭对他的结婚动机抱有怀疑。

The robber abduct the heiress and hold her to ransom.
强盗劫持了女继承人并向她索取赎金。
helicopter(pt.: helicoptered, pp.: helicoptered, prp.: helicoptering, pl.: helicopters)
n. 直升飞机
The criminal escaped by a helicopter.
罪犯乘直升机逃走了。

Three men were lifted by helicopter from the burning ship.
直升飞机把三个男人从燃烧著的船上吊起.
hell(pl.: hells)
n. 地狱
The priest said they would go to hell for their sins.
牧师说,他们将因罪恶而下地狱。

His life has been hell since his wife came back.
他妻子回来以后,他的生活苦不堪言。
hello(pt.: helloed, pp.: helloed, prp.: helloing, pl.: hellos)
int.(见面打招呼或打电话用语)喂,哈罗
Hello? Tony here.
喂? 我是托尼。

Hello, it's me.
喂, 是我呀.
helmet(pl.: helmets)
n. 头盔
These policemen wear helmets to protect them.
这些警察戴着头盔保护自己。

Jerry: I never had a beard. I kept my hair inside the helmet.
杰端:我以前是从不留胡子,我头发是在头盔里。
help(pt.: helped, pp.: helped, prp.: helping, pl.: helps)
n. 帮助,援助

v. 帮助
Could you help me up the stairs?
你能扶我上楼梯吗?

Trade helps industry to develop.
贸易促进工业发展。
helper(pl.: helpers)
n. 帮忙者,助手
He is a good helper.
他是一个好帮手。

One that assists; a helper.
助手(提供)帮助的人;助手
helpful
a. 有帮助的,有益的
It's often helpful during an illness to talk to other sufferers.
病中与同病者谈天常是有益的。

Lionel asked me how things were going at work, but I suspect he was just fishing for information that might be helpful to his own company.
莱昂内尔问我工作情况如何,不过我怀疑他只是想探听一些可能对他自己公司有帮助的消息。
helpless
a. 无助的,无依靠的
He is as helpless as a baby.
他像一个婴儿一样依赖人。

In a situation of great difficulty or perplexity; helpless.
处于一个非常困难或迷惑的境地;无助的
hemisphere(pl.: hemispheres)
n. 半球
The Western Hemisphere refers to North and South America.
西半球是指南北美洲。

In the northern hemisphere, spring is in March and April.
在北半球,春季是三月和四月。
hemoglobin
n. 血红蛋白
The presence of hemoglobin in the urine.
血红蛋白尿尿液中出现血红蛋白

The protein that is a constituent of hemoglobin.
球蛋白由血红蛋白构成的蛋白
hemorrhage
n. 出血,溢血
The stoppage of bleeding or hemorrhage.
止血阻止流血或大出血

A hemorrhage of corporate earnings.
公司财产的巨额流失
hen(pl.: hens)
n. 母鸡
The hen has hatched all her chickens.
那只母鸡已经孵出了全部小鸡。

The cock has brighter coloured feathers than the hen.
雄鸟的羽毛比雌鸟的艳丽。
hence
ad. 今后,从此,因此,所以
We have no chance to meet each other a week hence.
我们今后一星期没有见面的机会了。

Handmade and hence expensive.
手工制造,因此很贵
henceforth
ad. 今后
The man said that he would work hard henceforth.
那人说从今以后他要努力工作了。

Henceforth it will be more difficult to avoid customs examination.
从此以后,避免海关检查将会更加困难。
hepatic
a. 肝的

n. 保肝药
暂无例句
her
pron. 她的
Give her the book.
把这本书给她。

That's her book.
那是她的书。
herald(pt.: heralded, pp.: heralded, prp.: heralding, pl.: heralds)
n. 使者,传令官,前锋

v. 预报,宣布,传达
The cuckoo is the herald of the spring.
杜鹃报春。

In England the cuckoo is the herald of spring.
在英国杜鹃鸟是报春的使者。
herb(pl.: herbs)
n. 药草,香草
I had to take the herb tea although it's bitter.
虽然汤药很苦,我还是不得不喝了。

The essence drawn out from this medicinal herb is good for high blood pressure.
从这种药草提炼出来的精华对治疗高血压有效。
herbal
a. 草药的
Do you believe in China's traditional herbal medicine?
你相信中国传统的中草药吗?

Honeysuckle is often an ingredient of some herbal medicine.
金银花常是草药的一种成份。
herd(pt.: herded, pp.: herded, prp.: herding, pl.: herds)
n. 兽群,人群,牧人

v. 群集,使...成群,放牧
The photographer took a photo of a herd of elephants.
这位摄影师拍了一张象群的照片。

The herdsman looks after a herd of animals.
牧人放牧着一群牲畜。
here
int. [用于引起注意]

n.&ad. 这里
He has been here in London for many years.
他已在伦敦呆了很多年了。

The fact that I don't like your fiance is neither here nor there what matters is what you feel.
我不喜欢你那未婚夫,这是题外话--问题在於你意下如何。
hereafter
n. 将来,来世

ad. 此后,将来,来世
Do you believe in the hereafter?
你相信来世吗?

Hope to win salvation hereafter.
希望将来得到灵魂拯救
hereby
ad. 因此,据此
I hereby declare her elected.
我特此宣布她已经当选。
hereditary
a. 世袭的,遗传的
That family is a hereditary ruler.
那个家族是世袭的统治者。

The disease is hereditary.
这种病有遗传性。
herein
ad. 在此处,如此,鉴于
Herein lies the real danger.
这其中含有真正的危险。

Herein lies the keys to the questions.
里面包含着问题的答案。
hereinafter
ad. 以下,在下文中
暂无例句
hereof
ad. 于此,关于此点
In confirmation hereof we attach a bank statement.
为作这方面的确认我们附上银行结单。
hereto
ad. 对此
暂无例句
herewith
ad. 同此,因此
I enclose herewith two copies of the contract.
随函寄上合同副本两份。

Requests the acceptance of a fountain pen forwarded herewith.
奉上钢笔一支,聊表敬意,务请笑纳。
heritage
n. 遗产,继承物
These beautiful old palaces are part of our national heritage.
这些美丽的古老宫殿是我们民族遗产的一部分。

Telling conservationists that we need to preserve the natural heritage really is preaching to the converted!
向自然资源保护论者宣讲需要保护自然界遗产的道理, 真是多此一举.
hero(pl.: heroes)
n. 男主角,男主人公,英雄
The real hero of the match was our goalkeeper.
这次比赛中真正的英雄是我们的守门员。

The closing music fades out when the hero rides off into the sunset.
当男主角策马向夕阳驰去时,尾声音乐逐渐消失。
heroic
a. 英雄的,英勇的

(措施等) 冒险的; (药物) 剂量大的, 猛烈的
Saving the child's life was a heroic act.
抢救那孩子的生命是英勇的行为。

Heroic characteristics or qualities; courage.
英雄品质,英勇英雄的特征或品质;英勇
heroin
n. 海洛因
He was caught pushing heroin to schoolchildren.
他在向小学生贩卖海洛因时被捕.

Heroin is a killer.
海洛因是致命的毒品.
heroine(pl.: heroines)
a. 英雄式的,英勇的

n. 女英雄,女主角
She was chosen to play the heroine in this film.
她被选定在这部影片中扮演女主角。

The heroine of the film is an aged woman.
影片的女主角是一位老妇人。
hers
pron. 她的
This book is hers.
这本书是她的。

Your appearance is identical to hers.
你的相貌和她的一模一样。
herself
pron. 她自己
She should do her homework herself.
她应该自己做作业。

She cannot have written the letter herself.
这封信不可能是她自己写的。
Hertz
赫兹
The difference, expressed in Hertz, between the two limiting frequencies of a band.
一个频带的上下界频率之差,单位用赫兹表示。
hesitant
a. 迟疑的,踌躇的,犹豫不定的
The speaker was rather hesitant and had to be prompted occasionally by the chairman.
那发言者讲话结结巴巴的, 有时得由主席提示.

The state or quality of being hesitant.
犹豫迟疑不决的状态或迟疑不决的性质
hesitantly
ad. 犹豫地
暂无例句
hesitate(pt.: hesitated, pp.: hesitated, prp.: hesitating)
v. 犹豫,迟疑,踌躇
She hesitated to hurt the child's feelings.
她不想伤害孩子的感情。

I hesitated about taking his side until I knew the whole story.
我在完全了解事实真相后,才打消顾虑,支持他的立场。
hesitation(pl.: hesitations)
n. 犹豫
She agreed without hesitation.
她毫不犹豫地答应了。

There is no room for hesitation.
没有犹豫的余地。
heterogeneous
a. 异种的,异质的,由不同成份形成的

[计算机] 非均匀的
There is a heterogeneous mass of papers in the teacher's office.
老师的办公室里堆满了大批不同的论文。

The quality or state of being heterogeneous.
多种多样含有多种成分的性质或状态
heterograft
n. 异种移植(物或术)
暂无例句
heuristic
试探的,启发式的
暂无例句
hex(pt.: hexed, pp.: hexed, prp.: hexing)
十六进制
暂无例句
hexadecimal
十六进制,十六进制的
暂无例句
hey
int. 嗨
Hey! You!
嗨!你!

Hey! For goodness sake.
嗨!看在上帝份上。
HFS
(Hierarchical File System)分级文件系统
暂无例句
hi
int. 嗨,引人注意时的喊声,打招呼
Hi. Long time no see.
(嗨,好久不见了。)

Hi, Maxine I need your advice. Got a minute?
嗨,麦卡西。我想听一下你的建议。有时间吗?
hickory(pl.: hickories)
int. (北美产的)山核桃属植物,山核桃木

n. 山核桃(属)
That is a hickory walking stick.
那是一根山胡桃木的手仗。

The hams were cured over a hickory fire.
火腿在山核桃树枝燃起的火上薰制。
hidden
a. 隐藏的,秘密的

vbl. 藏着,隐藏,躲藏

[计算机] 隐藏的
The Customs have found heroin hidden in freight.
海关查出了隐藏在货物中的海洛因.

An embassy that was compromised by hidden listening devices.
因隐藏着窃听器而处于险境的大使馆
hide(pt.: hid, pp.: hidden, prp.: hiding)
v. 藏,隐瞒,遮避

n. 兽皮
I haven't seen hide nor hair of him.
我连他的影子也没见到。

I hid the broken plate behind the table.
我把打碎的盘子藏在餐桌后面了。
hideous
a. 丑陋的,可怕的
He suffered a hideous torment when the enemy caught him.
敌人抓到他后,他受到可怕的折磨。

She calls the new opera house "that hideous erection".
她把新歌剧院叫作 “那讨厌的庞然大物”。
hierarchical
分层的,体系的
A program-defined hierarchical ordering of data for a record. Elements within a structure may be formatted differently from each other, whereas elements in an array must all have the same format.
对记录而言,程序定义的数据分层次序。结构内的元素的格式可能彼此不同,而一个数组中的元素的格式必须相同。
hierarchy(pl.: hierarchies)
n. 等级制度,层级[计]
It's not as if he was very important in the company hierarchy.
他在公司的领导层中似乎无多大权力。

One who occupies a position of authority in a religious hierarchy.
祭祀长,高僧,大主教掌握高级职位或有权威的宗教领袖
high(pl.: highs)
a.&ad. 高,高度的,高级的,高尚的

(=High School) 高中,中学
The plane flew high above.
飞机高高地在上空飞。

He likes swimming in high summer.
他喜欢在盛夏游泳。
highjack(pt.: highjacked, pp.: highjacked, prp.: highjacking)
v. 劫持,拦路抢劫
They planned to highjack a plane.
他们计划劫持一架飞机。
highland(pl.: highlands)
n. 高地,丘陵地带
He was born in the Highland.
他出生于苏格兰高地。

The highland chieftain has two daughters.
高地酋长有两个女儿。
highlight(pt.: highlighted, pp.: highlighted, prp.: highlighting, pl.: highlights)
n. 加亮区

v. 加亮,强调

[计算机] 醒目
It is one of the highlight of the match.
这是比赛中最精彩的项目之一。

Press the setup button to display the setup menu, and move the highlight down to audio.
按Setup键显示Setup菜单,然后移动亮条到Audio选项上。
highlighting
加亮
The ball was the highlight of the London season.
那次舞会是伦敦社交活动时期的高潮。

The highlight of our tour was seeing the palace.
我们旅游中最有意思的活动就是参观宫殿.
highly
a. 十分敬仰的

ad. 高度地,很,非常
Your boss speaks very highly of your work.
你的老板对你的工作称颂备至。

His paintings are highly original.
他的作品很独特。
highway(pl.: highways)
n. 公路
The Highway Code has been carried.
公路法规已经被执行。

He was charged obstructing the highway.
他因阻碍公路交通而受控告。
hijack(pt.: hijacked, pp.: hijacked, prp.: hijacking)
v. 抢劫,劫持,揩油
They planned to hijack a plane.
他们计划劫持一架飞机。

There is no sign of a let-up in the hijack crisis.
绑架危机毫无缓和迹象.
hike(pt.: hiked, pp.: hiked, prp.: hiking, pl.: hikes)
n. 徒步旅行,远足,涨价

v. 健行,徒步旅行,使...高涨
The storm upset their plans for a hike.
暴风雨破坏了他们的远足计画。

Take a hike!
哪儿凉快哪儿歇着去吧。
hilarious
a. 喜不自禁的,欢闹的,愉快的
Her book is a hilarious send-up of a conventional spy story.
她写的书用的是取笑传统侦探小说的笔法,令人捧腹。

The party get quite hilarious after they bring more wine.
当他们拿来更多葡萄酒後聚会变得十分热闹起来。
hill(pt.: hilled, pp.: hilled, prp.: hilling, pl.: hills)
n. 小山
Their house stands on a hill.
他们的房子座落在小山上。

This hill is grassy.
这座小山上的草长得很茂盛。
hillside(pl.: hillsides)
n. (小山)山腰,山坡
The hillside is covered by grass and flowers in summer.
夏天时,山坡上长满了花草。

The soldiers fanned out across the hillside in their search for the man.
士兵们在山腰上成扇形散开,搜索那个男人。
him
pron. 他(宾格)
Did you see him yesterday?
你昨天见到他了吗?

Have him return my call.
让他给我回电话。
himself
pron. 他自己
He said it himself.
他亲口说的。

His new house was built by himself, brick by brick.
他的新房子是他自己一块砖一块砖砌起来的。
hind
n. 雌鹿

a. 后部的,在后的
The hind leg of this horse was broken.
这匹马的后腿断了。

The dog was sitting on his hind legs.
那只狗用它的後腿端坐着。
hinder
a. 后面的

v. 阻碍,打扰
Heavy snow hindered the construction work.
大雪妨碍了这项建筑工程的进行。

The crowd hindered him from leaving.
人群使他无法脱身。
hindrance(pl.: hindrances)
n. 妨害,障碍,阻碍物
Some kitchen gadgets are more of a hindrance than a help.
有些小炊具非但没有用处反而碍事。

She regarded him as a hindrance.
她认为他是一个障碍。
hinge(pt.: hinged, pp.: hinged, prp.: hinging, pl.: hinges)
n. 铰链,关键,枢纽

v. 装铰链,靠铰链移动,依...而移
The door opens easily because the hinges were oiled.
这门开起来很容易,因为合页上了油。

A casement is a window that opened by means of hinge at the side.
竖铰链窗是一种用边上的铰链开启的窗户。
hint(pt.: hinted, pp.: hinted, prp.: hinting, pl.: hints)
n. 暗示,提示

v. 暗示,示意
There were subtle hints in his letter.
他的信中有些微妙的暗示。

I thought they'd never go some people just can't take a hint!
我以为他们是永远也不会走的--有些人根本就不明白别人的暗示。
hinterland(pl.: hinterlands)
n. 海岸的后部地方(穷乡僻壤)
暂无例句
hip(pl.: hips)
n. 臀部,屋脊,忧郁

a. 非常时尚的
He stood there with his hands on his hips.
他两手叉腰站在那里。

The thigh bone is connected to the hip bone.
股骨连著髋骨.
hiragana
平假名
暂无例句
hire(pt.: hired, pp.: hired, prp.: hiring)
n. 租金,租用,雇用

v. 雇请,出租
Boats for hire.
有小船出租。

We hired an advertising company for help to sell our product.
我们雇用了一家广告公司来推销我们的产品。
his
pron. 他的
His brother is my classmate.
他哥哥是我的同学。

This book is his, not yours.
这本书是他的,不是你的。
hiss(pt.: hissed, pp.: hissed, prp.: hissing, pl.: hisses)
n. 嘘声,嘶嘶声

v. 发出嘘声,发嘶嘶声

[计算机] 嘘声
The iron hissed as it pressed the wet cloth.
熨斗压在湿布上时发出嘶嘶声。

Hearing the hiss of gas, he rushed in and turned it off.
听到煤气的嘶嘶声,他冲进来把它关掉。
histogram
n. 柱状图

[计算机] 直方图
暂无例句
historian(pl.: historians)
n. 历史学家
Historians advise that we should never forget the past.
历史学家们告诫我们,我们不应忘记过去。

The historian search for primary source of information about the past.
历史学家寻找有关过去的原始资料来源。
historic
a. 有历史意义的
This battle is of historic meaning.
这一战具有历史意义。

The small symbols on this map denote historic places and museums.
这个地图上的小记号表示史迹兴博物馆。
historical
a. 历史的
We will deal with events in historical sequence.
我们将按照历史上的先后顺序研究这些事件。

People wore historical costumes for the parade.
人们穿著古装参加游行.
history(pl.: histories)
n. 历史
She loved me once, but that's all ancient history now.
她曾经爱过我,但现在已成往事。

The English language has an interesting history.
英语有着饶有趣味的发展历史。
hit(pt.: hit, pp.: hit, prp.: hitting, pl.: hits)
n. 打击,打,冲撞,偶然发现

v. 打,打击,碰撞
The bullet hit him in the chest.
子弹击中了他的胸膛。

The record was a big hit and sold a million copies.
这张唱片非常成功,卖了一百万张。
hitchhike(pt.: hitchhiked, pp.: hitchhiked, prp.: hitchhiking)
v. 搭便车
暂无例句
hitherto
ad. 到目前为止,迄今
This is a fact hitherto unknown.
这是一个至今无人知道的事实。

In the execution of a computer program, to load a segment of the computer program in a storage area hitherto occupied by parts of the computer program that are not currently needed.
在计算机程序执行中,把一个计算机程序段装入在此以前被当前不需要的程序部分所占用的存储器区域中。参阅formoverlay。
hits
采样数
In this new book he hits off the American temperament with amazing insight.
在这本新书里,他对美国人性格的描写表现出惊人的洞察力。

The car hits the child and she pitch over backwards.
汽车把那孩子撞了,她重重向後倒下。
hoarse
a. 沙哑的,嘶哑的,刺耳的
We shouted ourselves hoarse at the football match.
足球比赛时我们把嗓子都喊哑了。

She screamed herself hoarse.
她把嗓子喊哑了。
hobby(pl.: hobbies)
n. 业余爱好
One of my hobbies is painting.
我的业余爱好之一是画画。

Some people like horseback ride, but I prefer golf as a hobby.
一些人喜欢马术,但是我宁愿把打高尔夫球作为一种业余爱好。
hoe(pt.: hoed, pp.: hoed, prp.: hoeing, pl.: hoes)
n. 锄头

v. 锄
I would rather hoe in the garden than run about on the playground.
我宁愿在花园锄草,也不愿在运动场上跑来跑去。

I'd like to hoe in the field.
我愿在田里锄地。
hoist(pt.: hoisted, pp.: hoisted, prp.: hoisting, pl.: hoists)
n. 升高,起重机,推动

v. 升起,升高,举起
We need a hoist to lift the concrete blocks.
我们需要一台起重机来吊起混凝土块。

The sailors hoisted the flags in the morning.
水手们早晨把旗子升起来。
hold(pt.: held, pp.: held, prp.: holding)
v. 握住,拿着,持有

n. 把握,控制,船舱
The city is held by the enemy.
这座城市已被敌人占领。

Hold yourself still for a moment while I take your photograph.
我给你拍照的那一刹那, 你不要动。
holdall
手提旅行包
暂无例句
holder(pl.: holders)
n. 持有人,所有人,支持物
The holder of the office of chairman is responsible for arranging meetings.
担任主席的人有责任安排会议。

The reproduction of copyright material without the permission of the copyright holder is banned by law.
没有版权所有人的允许复制受版权保护的资料是法律所不允许的。
holding(pl.: holdings)
n. 把持,支持,保持

vbl. 握住,把持,举行
They're fond of holding what are laughingly known as literary soirees.
他们爱举行戏称之为文学晚会的活动.

We are holding a meeting.
我们正在开会。
hole(pt.: holed, pp.: holed, prp.: holing, pl.: holes)
n. 孔,洞,穴

v. 挖洞,掘坑,进洞
Having lost my money puts me in rather a hole.
丢了钱使我陷于困境。

There is a hole in my sock.
我的袜子上有个洞。
holiday(pt.: holidayed, pp.: holidayed, prp.: holidaying, pl.: holidays)
n. 假期,假日
We are going to France to spend our holidays.
我们将去法国度假。

According to your contract, you get 15 days' paid holiday a year.
根据你的合同,你每年有十五天的带薪假期。
hollow(pt.: hollowed, pp.: hollowed, prp.: hollowing, pl.: hollows)
n. 洞,窟窿,山谷

a. 空的,虚伪的,空腹的

v. 形成空洞,挖空
This tree looks high and strong but actually its trunk is hollow.
这棵树看起来又高又壮,实际上树干是空的。

His protests on human rights sound hollow.
他就人权问题提出的抗议听来很空洞。
holocaust
n. 大屠杀
It is unthinkable that we should allow a nuclear holocaust to occur.
我们若竟让核武器大屠杀的惨剧发生, 简直是匪夷所思.

It is unthinkable that we shall allow a nuclear holocaust to occur.
我们若竟让核武器大屠杀的惨剧发生,简直是匪夷所思。
hologram
全息照相,全息图
暂无例句
holy
a. 神圣的,圣洁的
They led a holy life.
他们过着圣洁的生活。

You can find this sentence in the Holy Bible.
你可以在圣经上找到这句话。
home(pt.: homed, pp.: homed, prp.: homing, pl.: homes)
a. 家(乡)的

ad. 回家,在家

n. 家
He struck the nail home.
他将钉子完全打进去。

Is he home from work?
他下班回家了吗?
homeland
n. 祖国
He came to miss his homeland when he settled down abroad.
当他在国外安定下来时,他开始想念祖国了。

Steadfast in allegiance to one's homeland, government, or sovereign.
忠心的对自己的祖国,政府或主权无限忠诚的
homeless
a. 无家可归的
I have much sympathy with those homeless people.
我很同情那些无家可归的人。

Can I enlist your help in collecting money for the people made homeless by the flood?
你能帮助我们募集款项,救济因水灾而无家可归的人吗?
homely
a. 家常的,平凡的,丑陋的
We had a homely meal of bread and cheese.
我们吃了一顿面包加乳酪的家常便餐。

Luke's homely, unpretending style, and his pleasing address catch the ear of the people.
卢克朴实而不矜持的作风以及讨人喜欢的谈吐使得人们都很愉快。
homemade
a. 自制的,国产的,朴素的
Some glass-hard steel is homemade.
一些有最高硬度的钢是自制的。

The machines here are all homemade.
这里的机器都是国产的。
homeostasis
n. 自动动态平衡
暂无例句
homesick
a. 想家的
The students began to feel homesick after they had been here for a month.
到了这里一个月以后,学生们开始想家了。

Now I know where to go when I feel homesick.
现在我知道想家的时候该去哪儿了。
hometown
n. 家乡
July is the hottest month in a year in my hometown.
在我的家乡,七月是一年里最热的一月。

There is a leafy forest in our hometown.
在我们的家乡有一片树叶茂密的森林。
homework
n. 家庭作业
Have you finished your homework?
你做完家庭作业了吗?

I like doing my homework.
我喜欢做我的家庭作业。
homogeneous
a. 同种的,同质的,均质的
The state or quality of being homogeneous.
同质同质或相似的性质或状态

A dense, homogeneous rock with constituents so fine that they cannot be seen by the naked eye.
隐晶岩,非显晶岩一种成分细密肉眼不能看到的致密同质岩石
homogenous
a. 同质的,同类的
A homogenous solid formed by a repeating, three-dimensional pattern of atoms, ions, or molecules and having fixed distances between constituent parts.
晶体一种由原子、离子或分子作重复和立体型排列而形成的均质固体,在组成部分之间有固定的距离
homograft
n. 同种移植(物或术)
暂无例句
homologate
认可,确认
暂无例句
honest
a. 诚实的,正直的
Please give me your honest opinion.
请把你的真实想法告诉我。

Her husband is an honest man.
她的丈夫是一个诚实的人。
honesty
n. 诚实,正直
I never doubted his honesty.
我从未怀疑过他的诚实。

I respect you for your honesty.
由於你为人正直, 我对你十分敬重.
honey(pt.: honeyed, pp.: honeyed, prp.: honeying, pl.: honeys)
a. 蜂蜜似的

n. 蜂蜜,宝贝
Honey, come here and give me your help!
宝贝,到这来帮帮我!

No bees, no honey; no work, no money.
【谚】无蜂则无密,不劳则无酬。
honeymoon(pt.: honeymooned, pp.: honeymooned, prp.: honeymooning, pl.: honeymoons)
n. 蜜月

vi. 度蜜月
I suggest Paris as a good place for a honeymoon.
我提议去巴黎, 那是度蜜月的好去处.

The suite is for the honeymoon couple.
这套房是为新婚夫妇设的。
honor(pt.: honored, pp.: honored, prp.: honoring, pl.: honors)
n. 荣誉,头衔,信用

v. 尊敬,授予荣誉
Please honor our arrangement by exchanging the damaged goods.
请遵守我们的协议,给我们调换损坏的货物。

He won honor for his courage.
他以勇气赢得大家的尊敬。
honorable
a. 光荣的,可敬的
It's not honorable to deceive them.
欺骗他们是不光彩的。

His conduct speaks him honorable.
他的行为表明他是可敬的。
honour(pt.: honoured, pp.: honoured, prp.: honouring)
n. 光荣

vt 尊敬
I feel honour bound to attend because I promised I would.
我觉得不参加不大好,因为是我答应过的事。

Fifty heads of state attended the Queen's coronation to do her honour.
五十位国家元首参加了女王的加冕典礼,向女王表示敬意。
hook(pt.: hooked, pp.: hooked, prp.: hooking, pl.: hooks)
n. 钩子

v. 钩住
They took the phone off the hook so no calls would disturb them.
他们摘下电话听筒,以免电话打扰他们。

Please hook the rope over the nail.
请把绳子挂在那根钉子上。
hop
n. 单脚跳,跳跃,飞行

v. 单脚跳,跳跃,跃过
A hare hopped straight into the doorway.
一只野兔跳进了门廊里。

Hop in, I'll give you a lift to the station.
上车吧, 我开车送你去车站.
hope(pt.: hoped, pp.: hoped, prp.: hoping, pl.: hopes)
希望

abbr.=Health Opportunity for People Everywhere世界健康基金会
He is the hope of his school.
他是学校的希望。

I called in the hope of finding her at home.
我希望她能在家才给她打的电话。
hopeful(pl.: hopefuls)
a. 有希望的
I'm sure we'll find it,' he said hopefully.
`我肯定我们能找到它,' 他信心十足地说.

Let me strike a hopeful note: this job will not be as difficult as you imagine.
让我说句乐观的话,这工作不会像你所想像的那么困难。
hopefully
ad. 有希望地
Hopefully, we will catch the3: 30 plane.
希望我们能赶上3:30的飞机。

Hopefully, we'll arrive before dark.
我们可望天黑以前到达.
hopeless
a. 没有希望的,绝望的
With a hopeless sigh, he turned away.
他发出一声绝望的叹息,转身走开了。

Her room is in a hopeless muddle.
她的房间弄得不堪设想地混乱。
hopes
n. 希望

v. 希望
After these dry days, everyone hopes for rain.
干燥的天气之后,人人都希望下雨。

The whole edifice of his hopes was destroyed.
他心中的希望整个都毁了。
hopper(pl.: hoppers)
n. 漏斗(槽,斗仓,送卡箱,贮水槽,计量器)
A raised tank or hopper that maintains a constant pressure or supply to a system, especially the small tank that supplies water to a central heating system.
蓄水塔一个处于高处的用以维持某系统的稳压或供给状况的水箱或漏斗,尤指将水供给中央供暖系统的小水箱
horizon(pl.: horizons)
n. 地平线
The sun appeared above the horizon.
太阳出现在地平线上。

The sun sank below the horizon.
太阳已沈入地平线。
horizontal
a. 水平的,横的

n. 水平线,水平面
First, draw a horizontal line.
首先,画一条水平线。

The sun rises from the horizontal line.
太阳从地平线上升起。
horizontally
ad. 水平地(水平的)
The gymnast extended her arms horizontally.
那女子体操运动员双臂平伸.

A device used to determine geographic direction, usually consisting of a magnetic needle or needles horizontally mounted or suspended and free to pivot until aligned with the magnetic field of Earth.
指南针用于确定地理方向的设备,通常包括一个或多个水平安装或悬挂的磁针,可在枢轴上自由活动直到与地球磁场在一条线上
hormone
n. 荷尔蒙,激素
The doctor told him that his disease was caused by unbalanced hormone.
医生告诉他他的病是由荷尔蒙失衡引起的。

A chemical, such as a hormone, a fungicide, or an insecticide, that improves the production of crops.
农药,农用化学品用来增加作物产量的化学品,如激素、杀菌剂、杀虫剂
horn(pt.: horned, pp.: horned, prp.: horning, pl.: horns)
n. 喇叭

n.(牛、羊等的)角, 喇叭, 触角

v.装角
The driver blew his horn when the child stepped in front of the car.
当小男孩走到汽车前面时,汽车司机按响了喇叭。

He is an agreeable fellow, but likes to blow his own horn.
他是一个随和的人,但就是喜欢自吹自擂。
horrible
a. 可怕的,令人毛骨悚然的,令人讨厌的
Everything is in a horrible muddle.
一切都陷入可怕的混乱。

What horrible weather!
这天气多讨厌!
horrify(pt.: horrified, pp.: horrified, prp.: horrifying)
v. 吓,使...战悚,惊骇
We were horrified by what we saw.
我们看到後很害怕.
horror(pl.: horrors)
a. (电影等)意在引起恐怖的

n. 恐怖,战栗
The news struck him with horror.
那消息使他震惊。

He was filled with horror at the bad news.
听到这个坏消息,他心里充满恐怖。
horse(pt.: horsed, pp.: horsed, prp.: horsing, pl.: horse)
n. 马

v. 骑马
The horses are eating grass on the grassland.
马在草地上吃草。

He saddled up his horse and rode away.
他给马装上鞍子便骑马离去了。
horsepower
n. 马力
暂无例句
horticulture
n. 园艺学
暂无例句
hose(pt.: hosed, pp.: hosed, prp.: hosing, pl.: hoses)
n. 水管,橡皮软管,长统袜
This fire hose is about sixty feet long.
这段消防水管大约有60 英尺长。

The rubber hose is playing out.
卷着的橡皮软管正在放开。
hospitable
a. 好客的
They gave us a hospitable reception on our arrival.
我们到达后他们热情地款待我们。

The hospitable host had his spare room emptied very quickly for the honoured guest.
好客的主人很快为尊贵的客人腾空了闲置着的房间。
hospital(pl.: hospitals)
n. 医院
He is ill and has been in the hospital for a week.
他病了,已住院一星期。

When I left the hospital I was completely cured.
出院时,我已经完全痊愈了。
hospitality
n. 好客,殷勤
The host's hospitality left us a very good impression.
主人的好客给我们留下了非常好的印象。

Mrs Brown is known for her hospitality.
布郎太太以好客闻名。
hospitalize(pt.: hospitalized, pp.: hospitalized, prp.: hospitalizing)
v. 就医
暂无例句
host
n. 主机,主人,主持人,东道主.

v.主持,做东.
At the end of the party, we thanked our host and went away.
宴会结束时,我们谢了主人后便回家去了。

Which country will be the host country for the next Olympic Games?
哪个国家将是下届奥运会的主办国?
hostage(pl.: hostages)
n. 人质
The company took the cars as hostage.
公司把汽车当做抵押品。

He kept the pilot as a hostage.
他把驾驶员当做人质。
hostel
n. 招待所
I lived in a hostel while I was a student.
我求学期间住在青年招待所里。

The Probation Officer got Andrew a job in the paper-mills and arranged board and lodging for him in the Working Boys’ hostel.
缓刑犯监视员在纸厂里替安德鲁找到一份工作,并在职工宿舍安排了他的膳宿。
hostess(pt.: hostessed, pp.: hostessed, prp.: hostessing, pl.: hostesses)
n. 女主人
I went away so my daughter acted as hostess.
那时我不在家,所以由我女儿招待客人。

One of hostesses on tonight's show is Mary.
今晚的女主持之一是玛丽。
hostile
a. 怀敌意的,敌对的
The new government was hostile to them.
新政府对他们怀有敌意。

He shielded me from hostile criticism.
他庇护我使我免受怀敌意的批评。
hot(pt.: hotted, pp.: hotted, prp.: hotting)
a. 热的,热情的,辣的
Strike the iron while it is hot.
趁热打铁。

This dish is a bit hot.
这道菜有些辣。
hotel(pl.: hotels)
n. 旅馆,宾馆,酒店,饭店
We stayed at a small hotel.
我们住在一家小旅馆里。

I have engaged a room at this hotel.
我已经在这个旅馆里预订了一个房间。
hound(pt.: hounded, pp.: hounded, prp.: hounding, pl.: hounds)
n. 猎犬

v. 带猎犬狩猎,追捕,激励
The police are always hounding me.
警方一直在追捕我。

He has been hounded by his creditors in the past few months.
近几个月来,他一直被债主追债。
hour(pl.: hours)
n. 小时
It took him half an hour to finish the work.
他花了半个小时做完这项工作。

The London bus departs every hour on the hour.
伦敦的公共汽车每小时零分开出一趟。
hourglass
n. 时漏,砂漏,水漏
An hourglass design; an hourglass figure.
沙漏状的图案;沙漏形的图形
hourly
ad.&a. 每小时(的)
We are expecting news hourly.
我们时刻期待着消息。

The trains leave at hourly intervals.
列车每隔一小时开出一趟。
house(pt.: housed, pp.: housed, prp.: housing, pl.: houses)
n. 房子,住宅
They are going to move to a new house next week.
下星期他们将迁入新居。

I found your coat after you had left the house.
你离开房子之后,我发现了你的外衣。
household(pl.: households)
a. 家庭的

n. 家庭,户
The whole household was early last Sunday.
上星期天全家人都起得很早。

The members of one's family or childhood household; one's relatives.
亲属某家庭或童年家庭的成员;某人的亲属
housekeeper(pl.: housekeepers)
n. 主妇,女管家
He introduced me to his housekeeper.
他把我介绍给他的女管家。

The housekeeper is a very picky woman.
这个家庭主妇是位特别爱挑剔的人。
housekeeping
n. 家事,家政,持家
A motor vehicle with space and equipment, either in a rear compartment or in an attached trailer, for sleeping and simple housekeeping, used for camping and recreational travel.
野营挂车一种带有空间和装备动力交通工具,装在后部的空室或是装在相连的拖挂车内,提供睡眠和做简单的家务,用于野营和消闲的旅行
housewife
n. 家庭主妇
Many women chose to be a housewife after marriage.
许多妇女选择了在婚后当家庭主妇。

She is a career woman rather than a housewife.
她是职业妇女而不是家庭主妇。
housework
n. 家务劳动
Housework keeps mother on the fly all day.
家务劳动使母亲整天忙忙碌碌。

We alternate in doing the housework.
我们轮流做家务。
housing(pl.: housings)
n. 房屋(外壳,外套,外罩,住宅,卡箍,遮盖物)
Local residents were angry at not being brought in on (ie not being consulted about) the new housing scheme.
新的房屋计划未徵询当地居民的意见, 他们感到非常气愤.

The new housing estate stretches beyond the playing-fields.
新的住宅区一直延伸到游乐场的那一边.
hover(pt.: hovered, pp.: hovered, prp.: hovering)
v. 盘旋,翱翔,徘徊
The mercury hovered around 35 Celsius degree.
水银温度计停留在摄氏35度左右。

The hawk is hovering overhead.
鹰在头顶上盘旋。
how(pl.: hows)
ad. 怎样

conj. 如何
How far is the school from here?
学校离这里多远?

He doesn't know how to use the computer.
他不知道怎样使用计算机。
however
ad. 然而

conj. 然而,可是,不过
We must do good rather than evil, on however humble a scale.
勿因善小而不为,勿因恶小而为之。

In one's own home, one can act however one wishes.
一个人在自己家里,可以爱怎么做就怎么做。
howl(pt.: howled, pp.: howled, prp.: howling, pl.: howls)
n. 吠声,号叫

v. 狂吠,咆哮,呼啸
The dog howled over its master's body.
狗对着主人的尸体哀嚎。

The baby howled all night.
那婴儿哇哇地哭了一夜。
HP
惠普
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hub
n. 毂,木片,中心
A slot for a key in the hub or shaft of a wheel.
键槽轮子的毂或轴里的键的沟槽

The capital and largest city of Malaysia, on the southwest Malay Peninsula northwest of Singapore. Founded by tin miners in1857, it is the commercial and industrial hub of the country. Population, 937,817.
吉隆坡马来西亚的首都和最大城市,位于马来半岛的西南部、新加坡西北。于1857年由锡矿工人建立,现为该国的商业和工业中心。人口937,817
hubbub
n. 嘈杂,喧哗
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huckster(pt.: huckstered, pp.: huckstered, prp.: huckstering)
n. 小商人,叫卖的小贩,卑鄙者

v. 贩卖,叫卖,还价
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huddle(pt.: huddled, pp.: huddled, prp.: huddling, pl.: huddles)
n. 杂乱一团,混乱,拥挤

v. 推挤,乱堆,草率了事
This novel appeared to have been huddled together.
这部小说看来是草草写成的。

He huddled the children into the automobile.
他急急忙忙地把孩子们推进汽车。
hue
n. 色,色彩,叫声

[计算机] 色调
The diamond shone with every hue under the sun.
这颗钻石在阳光下显得色彩斑斓。

A neutral hue.
中性色彩
hug(pt.: hugged, pp.: hugged, prp.: hugging, pl.: hugs)
n. 紧抱,拥抱

v. 紧抱,固执
The child was hugging her doll.
那孩子紧抱着她的洋娃娃。

The president hugged himself with pleasure over the quick withdrawal from the gulf war.
总统为自己能从海湾战争中见好就收感到暗自庆幸。
huge
a. 庞大的,巨大的
He possesses a huge house on the hillside.
他在山上拥有一栋巨宅。

Huge earrings dangled from her ears.
她的耳朵上吊着巨大的耳环。
hull
n. 壳,皮,船体

v. 去壳
Some fruits and seeds have hulls.
有些水果和种子有外壳。

The hull of a ship loomed up suddenly through the fog.
一条船的船体突然黑压压地在雾中出现。
hullo
int. 喂
Hullo, Jane. I wondered it you'd be here. How's the world been treating you since I saw you last?
喂,简。我不知道你会在这儿。自上次分手后你还过得好吗?

Hullo! Who's that, taking my name in vain?
喂!是谁在那儿议论我?
hum(pt.: hummed, pp.: hummed, prp.: humming)
n. 嗡嗡声,哼声,杂声

v. 发低哼声,闭口哼歌,嗡嗡叫

int. 哼,嗯
The only sound he heard was the hum of the machine.
他听到的唯一的声音就是那台机器的嗡嗡声。

She continued to hum the song over and over.
她一遍又一遍地不断哼唱那支歌。
human(pl.: humans)
a. 人的,人类的

n. 人
It's only human nature to want a comfortable life.
想过舒适的生活不过是普通人的本性。

The archaeologists have found several human skeletons.
考古学家已经发现了几具人的骨骼。
humane
a. 仁慈的
People have found many humane methods of killing animals.
人们已经发明了很多宰杀动物的人道方 法。

A humane society always does well by its old people.
一个仁慈的社会对待老人总是很好。
humanism
n. 人道主义
Her book captures the quintessence of Renaissance humanism.
她的书抓住了文艺复兴时期人文主义的精髓.
humanitarian(pl.: humanitarians)
n. 人道主义者,博爱者,基督凡人论者

a. 人道主义的,博爱的,相信基督为凡人的
The humanitarian scientist called on the improvement of the poor's living condition.
这位人道主义科学家呼吁改善穷人的生活条件。

The rich man was praised as a humanitarian because he donated a lot of money.
这个富翁因为捐了许多钱而被称赞为慈善家。
humanity(pl.: humanities)
n. 人类

人性;人道;慈爱[U]

He treated the prisoners with humanity.

他人道地对待俘虏。

人文学科[the P]

She has a background in humanities and modern languages.

她学过人文学科和现代语言。
We should treat people and animals with humanity.
我们应该仁慈地对待人和动物。

Such a man is a stain to humanity.
这种人是人类的耻辱。
humble(pt.: humbled, pp.: humbled, prp.: humbling)
a. 卑下的,谦逊的,粗陋的

v. 使...卑下,挫,贬抑
He is a very humble person.
他是一个非常谦恭的人。

Knowledge makes humble; ignorance make proud.
【谚】知识使人谦虚,无知使人骄傲。
humdrum
a. 单调的,乏味的
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humid
a. 潮湿的
Foods are easily to be mouldy in humid days.
潮湿的日子里,食物很容易发霉。

The humid climate didn't agree with him.
那潮湿的气候对他不合适.
humidity
n. 湿度,湿气
It's said by forecast that the humidity in the air today is 60%.
据预报说今天的空气湿度是百分之六十。

Humidity is a measure of moisture in the atmosphere.
湿度是空气内含水分多少的量度.
humiliate(pt.: humiliated, pp.: humiliated, prp.: humiliating)
v. 使...丢脸,使...蒙羞,屈辱
She was humiliated because her children behaved so badly.
她为她的孩子表现不好而感到羞辱。

He felt humiliated when the teacher scolded him in front of the whole class.
老师在全班同学面前批评他使他感到羞辱。
humiliation(pl.: humiliations)
n. 耻辱,丢脸,谦卑
It is an experience of humiliation.
那是一次不光彩的经历。

I felt humiliation at her remarks.
听到她的话我感到受辱。
humor(pt.: humored, pp.: humored, prp.: humoring, pl.: humors)
n. 幽默,诙谐,心情

v. 迎合,牵就,顺应
She had no sense of humor.
她毫无幽默感。

Jack was late was in a bad humor.
杰克迟到了,心情不好。
humorous
a. 幽默的,诙谐的
Her husband is a humorous man.
她的丈夫是一个幽默的人。

She writes humorous songs when she is in the right vein.
她在心情不好的时候写诙谐的歌曲。
humour(pt.: humoured, pp.: humoured, prp.: humouring, pl.: humours)
n. 幽默

v. 纵容,迁就
It is not wise to humour a small child.
纵容一个小孩是不明智的。

A sense of humour is prerequisite to understanding her work.
要理解她的作品就必须具有幽默感。
hundred(pl.: hundred)
n. 百,百个东西

a. 百,百个
The allied warplanes bombed the country by the hundred.
盟军数以百计的飞机轰炸了那个国家。

There are more than five hundred people on the playground.
运动场上有五百多人。
hundredth(pl.: hundredths)
a. 第一百的
If I've said it once, I've said it the hundredth time.
这件事我不但说过,而且说过一百次了。

I could give you the hundredth reason for not going.
我能给你讲出第一百个不去的理由。
hunger(pt.: hungered, pp.: hungered, prp.: hungering, pl.: hungers)
n. 饥饿,渴望,饥馑

v. 饿,使...饥饿,渴望
The student has a hunger for learning.
这个学生有强烈的求知欲。

The beggar fell down in a swoon from sheer hunger.
那个乞丐饿得晕倒了。
hungry
a. 饥饿的
He felt very hungry after four-hours' hard work.
辛苦工作了四个小时后,他觉得非常饿。

She is hungry for news of her husband working abroad.
她渴望得到国外工作的丈夫的消息。
hunt(pt.: hunted, pp.: hunted, prp.: hunting, pl.: hunts)
n. 狩猎,追捕,搜寻

v. 狩猎,打猎,搜索
Winter is the best time for hunting in mountain areas.
冬季是山区狩猎的最佳时间。

The huntsman and I hunt the animals out of the garden.
猎人和我把动物赶出花园。
hunter(pl.: hunters)
n. 猎人
The hunter agreed to take us to go hunting tomorrow.
那位猎人同意明天带我们去打猎。

The fox ran away before the hunter shot it.
那只狐狸在猎人向它射击前跑掉了。
hunting
n. 打猎
The boys went hunting with their falcon.
男孩子们带着猎鹰出去打猎了。

The hunter agreed to take us to go hunting tomorrow.
那位猎人同意明天带我们去打猎。
hurl(pt.: hurled, pp.: hurled, prp.: hurling, pl.: hurls)
n. 用力的投掷

v. 用力投掷,愤慨地说出,丢下
The hunter hurled his spear at the tiger.
猎人用力把他的长矛向虎投去。

I'll hurl him out of the club if he dare tell the secret!
如果他胆敢泄密,我就要把他赶出俱乐部。
hurrah(pt.: hurrahed, pp.: hurrahed, prp.: hurrahing, pl.: hurrahs)
n. 欢呼声,骚动,欢乐

v. 欢呼,以欢呼迎接,呼万岁

int. 万岁
Hurrah for the Queen!
女王万岁!
hurricane(pl.: hurricanes)
n. 飓风
It was blowing gales of hurricane this time yesterday.
昨天的这个时候正刮着狂风。

The hurricane has a speed of 73 miles per hour.
飓风每小时73英里。
hurry(pt.: hurried, pp.: hurried, prp.: hurrying, pl.: hurries)
n. 匆忙,急忙,急促

v. 催促,匆忙,赶快
You make mistakes if you do things in a hurry.
如果你匆匆忙忙地做事,那你就要出差错。

She hurried to the airport.
她匆匆赶往机场。
hurt(pt.: hurt, pp.: hurt, prp.: hurting, pl.: hurts)
伤害,(使)疼痛
Did he suffer any hurt?
他有过什么痛苦吗?

She hurt my feelings.
她伤害了我的感情。
husband(pt.: husbanded, pp.: husbanded, prp.: husbanding, pl.: husbands)
n. 丈夫
My husband is a kind person.
我丈夫是一个善良的人。

The soldiers husband their strength and their food, waiting for the enemy to attack.
士兵们养精畜锐,节约粮草,以期反击敌人的进攻。
hush(pt.: hushed, pp.: hushed, prp.: hushing)
n. 肃静,安静,沉默

v. 肃静,安静,缄默

int. 肃静
She hushed the baby to sleep.
她使婴儿安静入睡。

There was a sudden hush.
突然肃静下来。
hustle(pt.: hustled, pp.: hustled, prp.: hustling)
n. 急遽活动,拥挤喧嚷

v. 乱挤活动,慌张
We didn't want them, but he hustled us into buying them.
我们不想要这些东西,但他硬劝我们买下来。

The mother hustled the children off to school and started working.
母亲打发孩子们赶快去上学,然后就开始干起活来。
hut(pt.: hutted, pp.: hutted, prp.: hutting, pl.: huts)
n. 小屋,棚屋
The hut was shaking in the storm.
茅屋在风雨中摇摆。

We heard the rain spattering down on the roof of the hut.
我们听到雨滴滴答答打在小屋的顶上。
hybrid(pl.: hybrids)
n. 混血儿,杂种,混合物

a. 混合的,杂种的,混合语的
A mule is a hybrid of a donkey and a horse.
骡子是公驴和母马交配而生的杂种。

The hybrid offspring of a coyote and a feral dog.
科伊狗丛林狼和野狗的杂交后代
hydraulic
a. 水力的,水压的
The hydraulic lift is over there.
液压升降机在那儿。

The building is made of hydraulic cement.
大楼是用水硬水泥建造的。
hydrocarbon
n. 碳氢化合物
Any of various hydrocarbon pesticides, such as DDT, that contain chlorine.
有机氯一种含氯的碳氢化合物杀虫农药,如滴滴涕杀虫剂

A process by which the hydrocarbon molecules of petroleum are broken into simpler molecules, as of gasoline or kerosene, by the addition of hydrogen under high pressure and in the presence of a catalyst.
氢化裂解将石油的含氢分子分裂成更简单的分子(象汽油和煤油的分子)的过程,此分裂过程是在加催化剂及高压氢气的条件上进行的
hydroelectric
a. 水力电气的
It is important that we build more hydroelectric power stations.
我们建立更多的水力发电站,这是重要的。
hydrogen
n. 氢
Water contains hydrogen and oxygen.
水含有氢和氧。

Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
水由氢和氧组成。
hygiene
a. (hygienic)

n. 卫生
In the interests of hygiene, please do not smoke in the shop.
为健康着想,请不要在本店吸烟。

People should wash regularly to ensure personal hygiene.
人们应经常洗澡以保证个人卫生。
hymn(pt.: hymned, pp.: hymned, prp.: hymning, pl.: hymns)
n. 赞美诗,圣歌

v. 唱赞美歌
I can hear the hymn from the nearby church.
我能听到从附近的教堂传来的圣歌。

A Protestant hymn melody.
赞美诗曲调新教赞美诗的曲调
hyperbola(pl.: hyperbolas)
双曲线
暂无例句
hyperinflation
n. 恶性通货膨胀
暂无例句
hypermarket
n. 特大百货商场,特大超级商场
暂无例句
hypermedia
超媒体
暂无例句
hypertext
超文本
暂无例句
hyphen(pt.: hyphened, pp.: hyphened, prp.: hyphening, pl.: hyphens)
n. 连字号

v. 以连字号连接
暂无例句
hypocrisy
n. 伪善
The government's claim to be concerned about unemployment is sheer hypocrisy.
政府声称对失业表示关注纯属做做姿态。

She strongly denounced the Government's hypocrisy.
她强烈谴责政府虚伪.
hypothecation
n. 担保契约
暂无例句
hypothesis(pl.: hypotheses)
n. 假设
All these fact have borne out the hypothesis.
所有这些事实证明了假设的正确性。

Several conclusions flow from this hypothesis.
从这项假设中可以得出几个结论。
hypothetical
a. 假设的, 假定的,爱猜想的
A hypothetical substance formerly thought to be a volatile constituent of all combustible substances released as flame in combustion.
燃素,热素原来假设的在所有燃烧物质中挥发性的一种物质成分,在燃烧中作为火焰而被释放出来

The actual or hypothetical organism or stock from which later kinds evolved.
物种原形演化成后来各物种的真实存在的或假设的有机物
hypoxia
n. 氧过少,低氧
暂无例句
hysteria
n. 歇斯特里症,不正常的兴奋
The abnormal, spasmodic swallowing of air, especially as a symptom of hysteria.
吞气症异常的痉挛性吞气,特指歇斯底里的症状

Affected by the vapors; given to spells of hysteria or low spirits.
易忧郁的,忧郁症的被忧郁影响的;被施加了歇斯底里或情绪低落的咒语的
hysteric(pl.: hysterics)
a. 亢奋的
She had the audience in hysterics.
她把观众逗得捧腹大笑.

She went into hysterics.
她歇斯底里大发作.
hysterical
a. 歇斯底里的,异常兴奋的
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I(pl.: Is)
pron. 我
I think he is right.
我认为他是对的。

I see what you mean.
我明白你的意思。
IC
(integrated circuit)集成电路
Getting the manager to accept our new plans in addition to implementing our original ones was really the icing on the cake.
除了执行我们原来的计划,再说服经理接受我们新的计划,那真是锦上添花。

The lake was iced over.
湖面结冰了。
ice(pt.: iced, pp.: iced, prp.: icing, pl.: ices)
n. 冰,矜持

v. 冰冻,结冰
His refusal iced our enthusiasm.
他的拒绝浇熄了我们的热情。

In winter the lake is covered with ice.
冬天时湖面上覆盖着冰。
icebound
a. 冰封的
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Iceland
n. 冰岛
Scandinavia refers to Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland.
斯堪的那维亚是指丹麦、挪威、瑞典和冰岛。

I refuse to put money into some half-baked plan to grow pineapples in Iceland.
我拒绝把钱投到在冰岛种植菠萝的不周全的计划中去。
icon
n. 圣像,画像,肖像

n. [计算机] 图标,图符
An icon appears in the upper portion of the screen to indicate when the microphone is muted.
当对麦克风进行消音时,会在屏幕的上部出现一个图标。

Arrange the icon of all minimize application across the bottom of the screen.
沿着屏幕的底部排列所有最小化的应用程序。
icterus
n. 黄疸
暂无例句
icy
a. 冰的,冷淡的,滑溜的
Icy roads are dangerous.
覆盖着冰的道路很危险。

He felt hurt by their icy welcome.
他们冷淡的欢迎让他觉得受到伤害。
ID
n. 身份证

n. 遗传素质,本能冲动
暂无例句
idea(pl.: ideas)
n. 主意,想法,观念
You have no idea how worried I was.
你想像不出来我有多么担心。

He has some pretty strange political ideas.
他有一些很奇怪的政治信念。
ideal(pl.: ideals)
a. 理想的

n. 理想
He is looking for a wife but he hasn't found his ideal mate.
他正在寻找未来的妻子,但还没有找到理想人选。

It is an ideal day for a picnic.
这是一个出外野餐的理想日子。
idealism
n. 唯心论(唯心主义,观念论,理想主义)
Idealism increase in direct proportion to one's distance from the problem.
理想主义,是按和问题的距离成正比例而增大的。

Jefferson's courage and idealism were based on knowledge.
杰斐逊的勇气和理想主义是建立在知识的基础上的。
idealize(pt.: idealized, pp.: idealized, prp.: idealizing)
v. 使理想化
He tends to idealize his life in the army.
他总想使自己在军队里的生活理想化。
idempotent
幂等,幂等的
暂无例句
identical
a. 相同的,同一的
Your appearance is identical to hers.
你的相貌和她的一模一样。

This is the identical hotel we stayed at last year.
这就是我们去年住过的旅馆。
identically
相等地
暂无例句
identification(pl.: identifications)
n. 身份的证明

n. 视为同一,证明同一,确认
The identification of the accident victims took some time.
验明事故遇难者身分的工作费了不少时间

The study of fingerprints as a method of identification.
指纹学对指纹作为确认身份的一种方法的研究
identifier
(ID)标识符
暂无例句
identify(pt.: identified, pp.: identified, prp.: identifying)
v. 识别,认明,鉴定
Can you identify your umbrella among this lot?
你能在这些伞中认出你自己的伞吗?

One can not identify happiness with wealth.
幸福和财富不能混为一谈。
identity(pl.: identities)
n. 身份
The identity of the murdered man has not yet been established.
那名被害人的身份尚未确定。

The police asked him to show his identity card.
警察让他出示身份证。
ideology(pl.: ideologies)
n. 观念学,空论,意识形态
The ideology of the political left.
左派,左翼政治左派的意识形态、观点

An advocate of a particular ideology, especially an official exponent of that ideology.
理论家,倡导者某一理论的提倡者,尤指对此意识形态的正式阐释
idiom(pl.: idioms)
n. 成语,惯用语
To my knowledge, there is no such idiom in English.
据我所知, 英文里并没有这样的成语。

A word, a phrase, or an idiom peculiar to the English language, especially as spoken in England; a Briticism.
英国习语,英国特有用词,英国式的语言现象英语,尤其是在英语口语中所特有的单词、短语或习惯用语;英国式语言现象
idiomatic
a. 惯用的,通顺的
An idiomatic word, phrase, or expression.
习语,成语惯用的词语、短语或表达方式

He speaks idiomatic English.
他说道地的英语。
idiot(pl.: idiots)
n. 白痴
He is an idiot to agree.
他要是同意,就太傻了。

What a stupid idiot!
真是个愚蠢的白痴!
idle(pt.: idled, pp.: idled, prp.: idling)
a. 懒惰的,闲散的,停顿的

v. 不作事,闲散,浪费,(机器)空转
Don't idle away your time.
不要虚度光阴。

We can't afford to have all this expensive machinery lying idle.
让所有这些机器闲置着,我们可负担不起损失。
idleness
n. 懒惰,闲散,失业
Idleness is the root of all evil.
懒惰乃万恶之源。

The closure of the large factory made many workers live in idleness.
那家大工厂倒闭,使许多工人失业。
idol(pl.: idols)
n. 偶像

n.菩萨
Don't make an idol of money.
不要崇拜财富。

The fans of the actress craned their necks to catch a glimpse of their idol.
那位女演员的崇拜者们伸长了脖子想看一看他们崇拜的偶像。
ie
n. 指标误差(工业工程师,工业管理学)
Who said I can't cook? ie Of course I can!
谁说我不会做饭?

Where does this belong? ie Where is it kept?
这个应该在什麽地方?
if(pl.: ifs)
conj. 如果

n. 条件,设想
If weather permit, we will go to the park tomorrow.
如果天气好的话,明天我们去公园。

Listen to the tune see if you can remember the words.
请听这曲子--看你能不能想得起歌词来。
ignite(pt.: ignited, pp.: ignited, prp.: igniting)
v. 点燃,使燃烧

vi. 着火

vt. 点燃
In a modern coal burning electric generating plant the steam may be hot enough to ignite wood.
在一个烧煤的现代化发电厂内,蒸汽允许能热到足以把木头点燃起来。

A small solid cylinder of a spark-producing alloy, used in lighters to ignite the fuel.
(打火机用的)电石一种由能产生火星的、坚硬的合金小圆柱体,用于点燃打火机燃料
ignorance
n. 无知
Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
不懂法律不是藉口。

Pleading ignorance of the law won't help you if you are caught.
假若因犯法被抓住,藉口不知是犯法亦无济於事。
ignorant
a. 不知道的,无知的,愚昧的
He's so ignorant that he cannot write his own name.
他很无知,连自己的名字都写不出。

She regarded her critics as ignorant and prejudiced.
她认为那些批评她的人既无知又存有偏见。
ignore(pt.: ignored, pp.: ignored, prp.: ignoring)
v. 不顾,不理,忽视
We could ignore him and go direct to the chairman, but we'd be skating on very thin ice.
我们可以不理会他而直接去找主席, 但那样做我们就如履薄冰了.

If you ignore your diet, trouble will follow.
如果你忽视自己的饮食,必然会遇到麻烦
ill(pl.: ills)
a. 坏的,有病的

ad. 坏,不利地

n. 不幸,祸害

v. 生病
Did you really feel ill this morning?
今天早晨你真的感到身体不适吗?

You should not speak ill of your friend.
你不应该说你朋友的坏话。
illegal(pl.: illegals)
a. 不合法的,非法的
He admitted that he was an illegal immigrant.
他承认他是非法移民。

Their speculative buying of grain is illegal.
他们投机购买谷物是不合法的。
illegible
a. 难辨认的
Her signature was an illegible scrawl.
她的签字潦草难辩。

The lettering on the gravestone was badly worn and almost illegible.
墓碑上的文字已严重磨损难以辨认.
illicit
a. 不法的,不正的,禁止的
He makes a lot of money by traffic illicit merchandise.
他做违禁商品买卖赚了许多钱。

Kept or done in secret, often in order to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.
秘密的,暗中的保密的或秘密进行的,常为隐藏一个非法的或不正当的目的
illiteracy(pl.: illiteracies)
n. 文盲
Illiteracy is a major problem in some developing countries.
在一些发展中国家, 文盲是个大问题.

Illiteracy, a serious handicap in life.
文盲,生活中的严重障碍
illiterate(pl.: illiterates)
a. 文盲的

n. 文盲
The boy is an illiterate child.
那个孩子不识字。

You must be an illiterate if you've never heard of Marx.
要是连马克思也没听说过,那你一定是个文盲。
illness(pl.: illnesses)
n. 病,疾病
There was no illness in the village this winter.
今年冬天这村里没什么疾病。

Too much work and too little rest often lead to illness.
过量的工作和过少的休息会引起疾病。
illuminate(pt.: illuminated, pp.: illuminated, prp.: illuminating)
v. 照明,阐释,说明
A sudden smile illuminated her face.
突然的微笑使她容光焕发。

The lights that illuminate the audience section of a concert hall, a theater, or an auditorium.
观众席照明灯照亮音乐厅、戏院或报告厅的观众席的灯
illumination(pl.: illuminations)
n. 照明,阐释,启发
The illumination in this room is very bad.
这个屋子的照明很不好。

The illumination of the manuscript is delicate.
这个手稿的装饰很精致。
illusion(pl.: illusions)
n. 幻觉,错觉,错误的信仰(或观念)
He cherished the illusion that she loved him, but he was wrong.
他抱有她爱他的幻觉,但他错了。

I was under the illusion that he was honest until he was caught stealing some money.
他偷钱当场被人抓住,在此之前我一直误以为他是个老实人。
illusive
a. 幻影的,错觉的,迷惑人的
暂无例句
illustrate(pt.: illustrated, pp.: illustrated, prp.: illustrating)
v. 举例说明,作图解
Our textbook is very well illustrated.
我们的课本插图丰富。

He pointed at the diagram to illustrate his point.
他指着图表来说明他的论点。
illustration(pl.: illustrations)
n. 插图,例证,说明
Children like books filled with illustrations.
孩子们喜欢插图丰富的书。

To give a definition of a word is more difficult than to give an illustration of its use.
给一个词下定义要比举例说明它的用法困难。
image(pt.: imaged, pp.: imaged, prp.: imaging, pl.: images)
n. 图像,影像,肖像,想像
How can we improve our image?
我们该怎样来改善自己的形象呢?

They concentrated on better definition of the optical image.
他们致力於提高该光学影像的鲜明度.
imaginable
a. 可想像的,可能的
We had the greatest difficulty imaginable getting here in time.
我们为了及时赶到此地, 经历了可能想见的最大的困难.

It would be the greatest imaginable privation for her to have to leave London.
对她来说, 不得不离开伦敦大概是能想像到的最大的损失.
imaginary
a. 想象的,虚构的
All the characters in this book are imaginary.
这本书中的人物都是虚构的。

People still have a general fear for the imaginary infernal powers.
人们对于虚构的地狱中的鬼神仍具有一种普遍的恐惧。
imagination(pl.: imaginations)
n. 想象,想象力
These plans reveal a complete failure of imagination.
这些计划显得毫无想象力。

You didn't really see a ghost, it's only imagination.
你并没有真地看见鬼,这仅仅是幻象。
imaginative
a. 富于想象力的
The story is imaginative.
这个故事是虚构的。

He is an imaginative writer.
他是个富有想象力的作家。
imagine(pt.: imagined, pp.: imagined, prp.: imagining)
v. 想像,幻想,猜测
I imagined she was quite surprised when she heard the truth.
我想她听说真相后一定很惊讶。

You can imagine how surprised I was.
你可以想象我是多么惊讶。
imaging
成像
Diagnostic imaging in which ultrasound is used to visualize an internal body structure or a developing fetus.
超声波扫描术利用超声波来显示耳体结构或胚胎发育情况的诊断用的成像法
imitate(pt.: imitated, pp.: imitated, prp.: imitating)
v. 模仿

vt. 仿制,仿造,模仿,仿效
He can imitate his teacher perfectly.
他能维妙维肖地模仿他的老师。

You should imitate great and good people.
你应仿效伟大善良的人。
imitation(pl.: imitations)
n. 模仿,效法

a. 假造的,冒充的
That's not an original Rembrandt, it's an imitation.
这不是伦勃朗的真品,是赝品。

The house was built in imitation of a Roman villa.
这所房子是仿造古罗马别墅式的建筑。
immaterial
a. 非物质的,无形的,精神的
The body is material but the soul is immaterial.
躯体是有形的,而灵魂是无形的。

The doctrine that the material world is an immaterial product of the senses.
物质世界幻觉说认为物质世界是感觉的精神上产物的信仰
immature
a. 不成熟的
Silly, immature behavior.
愚蠢的,不成熟的行为

Not ripe or matured; immature.
不成熟的未熟或成熟的;不成熟的
immediate
a. 立即的,即刻的,直接的,最接近的
There's no post office in the immediate neighbourhood.
附近没有邮局.

This work demands your immediate attention.
这件工作急需你立即处理。
immediately
ad. 立即

conj. 一...(就)
I came here immediately after having my supper.
我一吃完晚饭就来这里了。

The purpose may not be immediately evident.
这种目的不一定显而易见。
immense
a. 巨大的,广大的
It's almost impossible to find him in the immense ocean.
在无边无际的海洋中要找到他几乎是不可能的。

The performance was immense.
演出极为成功。
immerse(pt.: immersed, pp.: immersed, prp.: immersing)
v. 浸,陷入
He immersed himself totally in his work.
他埋头于工作。

Please immerse the plant in water for a few minutes.
把那棵植物在水里浸泡几分钟。
immigrant(pl.: immigrants)
a. 移民的

n. 移民,侨民
California has many immigrants from other states.
加利福尼亚有许多来自其他州的移民。

This country has assimilated immigrants from most of the countries of Europe.
这个国家同化了从欧洲大多数国家迁来的移民。
immigrate(pt.: immigrated, pp.: immigrated, prp.: immigrating)
v. 移居入境
People from many countries immigrated to the United States and Canada.
许多国家的人移居到美国和加拿大。

My family and I are planning to immigrate to America next year. I have so many questions. Can you help me?
我的家人和我打算明年移民到美国,我有很多问题,你能帮我忙吗?
immigration
n. 移居,移民
There are strict controls on immigration into this country.
移民到这个国家有严格的限制。

The immigration officer stamped my passport.
移民官员在我的护照上盖了戳。
imminent
a. 逼近的,即将发生的
An announcement of further cuts in government expenditure is imminent.
最近将发布进一步削减政府开支的公告。

No one has given out a warning of the imminent danger.
没有人对即将发生的危险发出警告。
immoral
a. 不道德的
Some people still think it is immoral to have sex before marriage.
有些人仍然认为婚前的性行为是不道德的。

An evil, degrading, or immoral practice or habit.
不道德行为,恶习邪恶的、堕落的或者不道德的行为或者习惯
immortal(pl.: immortals)
a. 不朽的

n. 不朽的人物
The little girl is very interested in the old legend of immortal creatures.
小女孩对有关永生的精灵的古老传奇非常感兴趣。

He left behind an immortal example to all posterity.
他给后世留下了不朽的典范。
immune
a. 免除的,免疫的

n. 免疫者
He seems to be immune to criticism.
他似乎不受批评的影响。

The criminal was told he would be immune if he helped the police.
这个罪犯被告知,如果他协助警方就可以免于被起诉。
immunity(pl.: immunities)
n. 免疫,免疫性,免除
He has diplomatic immunity.
他有外交豁免权。

They can't be prosecuted for this offence - they have diplomatic immunity.
他们不会因这次违法行为而受到检控 - 他们享有外交豁免权。
immunization
n. 免疫
German physiologist. He won a1901 Nobel Prize for work on serum immunization against diphtheria and tetanus.
贝林,埃米尔·冯1854-1917德国生理学家,因其在抗白喉与破伤风血清免疫方面的工作获1901年诺贝尔奖
immunize(pt.: immunized, pp.: immunized, prp.: immunizing)
v. 使免疫,赋予免疫性
Have you been immunized (against smallpox) yet?
你接种过(抗天花)疫苗没有?
immunoglobulin
n. 免疫球蛋白
暂无例句
impact
n. 冲击,冲突,影响

v. 挤入,撞击,对...发生影响
It's difficult to assess the impact of the President's speech.
总统讲话的巨大影响很难估计.

The front of the car crumpled on impact.
汽车的前部被撞扁了。
impair(pt.: impaired, pp.: impaired, prp.: impairing)
v. 损害

[计算机] 损伤
His illness has impaired his efficiency.
生病降低了他的效率。

On a communications link, noise or unwanted signals that impair the receipt or correct interpretation of speech or data.
在通信链路上出现的噪音或无用的信号,它损害语音、数据的接收或正确的解释。
impart(pt.: imparted, pp.: imparted, prp.: imparting)
v. 传授,告知
A teacher's aim is to impart knowledge.
教师的作用是传授知识。

Any of various water-soluble pigments that impart to flowers and other plant parts colors ranging from violet and blue to most shades of red.
花青素一种可溶性颜料,可以使花和其它植物部位产生颜色,其颜色变化从紫色和蓝色到大多数红色
impartial
a. 公平的,不偏不倚的
People in the city held the impartial judge in high regard.
这个城市的人们都很尊敬这位公正的法官。

Impartial; just; equitable.
公平的;公正的;无私的
impatience
n. 不耐烦
She has impatience to wait for the bus.
她没有耐心等公共汽车到来。

The governments showed growing impatience at the unions.
政府对工会表现得越来越不耐烦。
impatient
a. 不耐烦的,急躁的
He was impatient of any interruption.
他对任何打扰都感到不耐烦。

I am impatient for his arrival.
我渴盼着他的到来。
impedance
阻抗
They use a bridge to measure the impedance of the transducer.
他们用电桥来测量传感器的阻抗。

The reciprocal of impedance.
导纳阻抗的对等物
impede(pt.: impeded, pp.: impeded, prp.: impeding)
v. 妨碍,阻碍,阻止
What impedes you to make progress?
什么事妨碍你取得进步?

He impedes me to do the job well.
他妨碍我把工作做好。
imperative(pl.: imperatives)
n. 命令,诫命,需要

a. 命令式的,急需的
Prompt action is imperative.
果断的行动是必要的。

Job creation has become an imperative for the government.
创造就业机会是政府必须做的事。
imperfect
a. 有缺点的,半过去的,未完了时式的
We live in an imperfect society.
我们生活在一个不完美的社会中。

Imperfect articles are rejected by our quality control.
我们进行质量检验时,有缺陷的产品均予剔除。
imperial(pl.: imperials)
a. 帝国的
The imperial gallon is not the same as the US gallon.
英制的加仑和与美制的容量不同。

The time has come to abandon the romantic view of Imperial history.
现在已经到了抛弃帝国历史的幻想的时候了。
imperialism
n. 帝国主义
Leaders of other republics mutter openly now about a new Russian imperialism, while former chieftains shed crocodile tears over the violation of"human rights."
其他共和国现在公开抱怨新俄罗斯帝国主义,同时以前的那些头儿们也假惺惺地为违反“人权”一掬同情之泪。

The expansion of Marxism to include both Lenin's concept of imperialism as the final form of capitalism and a shift in the focus of struggle from the developed to the underdeveloped countries.
马克思列宁主义马克思主义的延伸,包含了列宁的帝国主义是资本主义的最终表现形式的理论,并指出了斗争中心从发达国家到不发达国家的转移
imperialist
n. 帝国主义者
Imperialist powers always tend to gobble up their weaker neighbors.
帝国主义强国总是要想兼并弱小的邻国。

Like other imperialists, they played naked big-power politics.
和别的帝国主义者一样,他们也玩弄赤裸裸的强权政治。
impetus
n. 动力,推动力
The present conflict may provide fresh impetus for peace talk.
目前的冲突可能会给和谈提供新的推动力。

The historic strike gave an enormous impetus to the whole American labor movement.
这次历史性的罢工对整个美国的劳工运动起了很大的推动作用。
impingement
冲击
暂无例句
implant(pt.: implanted, pp.: implanted, prp.: implanting)
v. 深植,灌输,嵌入
Milton implanted in his daughters a great fear of, if not respect for, their father.
密尔顿对他女儿们灌输的思想不是尊父,就是惧父。

Implant a pacemaker; implant a drug capsule.
植入一个起搏器;植入一个药物胶囊
implement
n. 工具,器具

vt. 实现,执行,使...生效
What implements are needed for gardening?
园艺需要些什么工具?

The government is implementing a new policy to help the unemployed.
政府正在实施一项新的帮助失业者的政策。
implementation
n. 安装启用,实行,履行



工具
暂无例句
implements
n. 工具
A pool of implements for the use of all the workers on the estate; forming a pool of our talents.
种植园中所有工人共同使用的工具;将我们的才能聚集起来

An electrical gate or mechanical device which implements the logical OR operator. An output signal occurs whenever there are one or more inputs on a multichannel input. An OR gate performs the function of the logical"inclusive OR operation".
一种实现逻辑“或”算法的门电路或机械器件。当在其多通道输入端有一个或多个输入时就产生一个输出信号。“或”门实现逻辑“或操作”的功能。同ORelement。
implicate(pt.: implicated, pp.: implicated, prp.: implicating)
vt. 纠缠(使...绕住,暗示)

n. 包含的东西(暗指的东西)
He was deeply implicated (ie involved) in the plot.
他与该阴谋牵涉颇深.

His enemies tried to implicate him (in the murder).
他的仇人竭力想把他牵扯进谋杀案中.
implication(pl.: implications)
n. 暗示,含意
Failure to say `No' may, by implication, be taken to mean `Yes'.
没表示否定, 其含义可能理解为是肯定的.

Study the implications of the president's statement.
研究总统声明的含义.
implicit
a. 暗示的,盲从的

[计算机] 隐式
Her attitude was implicit in the answer she gave us.
她在给我们的答复中态度是含蓄的。

The system of rules implicit in a language, viewed as a mechanism for generating all sentences possible in that language.
语法规则隐含在一种语言中的规则体系,被看作在该语言中生成所有可能的语句的机制
implied
v. 意思是(包含)

a. 储蓄的
I think freedom does imply responsibility.
我认为自由一定包含着责任。

One journalist, an Italian, walked over and just calmly stood in front of the wretched men, implying that if the soldiers shot them, they would have to shoot him too.
一位意大利记者,走过去镇定地挡在了那群可怜无助的人身前,意思是说,士兵们要杀他们的话,得先把他杀了。
implore(pt.: implored, pp.: implored, prp.: imploring)
v. 恳求,哀求
She implored me to do her a favor.
她恳求我帮她这个忙。

I implore you to go now.
我恳求你现在就走吧。
implosion
n. 内爆(从外向内的压力作用)
暂无例句
imply(pt.: implied, pp.: implied, prp.: implying)
v. 暗示,意味
I don't wish to imply that you are wrong.
我无意暗示你错了。

His silence implied agreement.
他沉默不语意味着同意了。
import
n. 进口

v. 进口,输入

vt. 输入,进口
The government has an interest in importing scientific equipment.
政府对引进科学设备非常感兴趣。

The import of cotton goods went up sharply in 1986.
在1986年,棉织品的进口猛增。
importance
n. 重要(性)
He is a man of great importance.
他是一位非常重要的人物。

We cannot emphasize too much the importance of learning English.
我们再怎样强调学英文的重要性也不为过。
important
a. 重要的
She was clearly an important person.
她显然是个有影响的人。

It's not as if he was very important in the company hierarchy.
他在公司的领导层中似乎无多大权力。
importation(pl.: importations)
n. 进口
The importation of tobacco is the country's largest imports.
烟草进口是这个国家最大的进口商品。

The advocacy, system, or theory of protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting, as by tariffs or quotas, the importation of foreign goods and services.
贸易保护主义通过关税或进口配额等措施阻碍或限制外国商品和服务性产业的进口从而保护国内生产者的主张、制度或理论
importer
n. 进口商
I can offer them to you at price which you will find to compare very favourably with those of their importer.
如将我方的报价与其他进口商的比较,你会发现我方价格是非常优惠的。

That importer wishes to insure against All Risks.
那个进口商想要投保一切险。
impose(pt.: imposed, pp.: imposed, prp.: imposing)
v. 加上,课征,强迫,征收(税款)
Don't try to impose your wishes on us.
不要试图把你的愿望强加给我们。

The judge imposed a fine of ten dollars on him.
法官判他罚款10 美元。
imposing
a. 令人难忘的,壮丽的

vbl. 强迫,利用
Imposing a lenient sentence for such a serious crime sets a dangerous precedent.
对这样严重的罪行轻判就开了个危险的先例.

She'd never think of imposing herself.
她决不想勉强别人接纳自己.
imposition(pl.: impositions)
n. 徵收,课税,税款
The imposition of the tax on books caused a sharp rise in price.
对书籍课税造成书价急剧上涨。

I'd like to stay if it's not too much of an imposition on you.
要是不给你添太多麻烦的话,我倒是愿意留下来。
impossibility(pl.: impossibilities)
n. 不可能之事,不可能
It's a physical impossibility to be in two places at one time.
同时在两地是自然规律上不可能的事。

It is an impossibility for you to do so.
你那样做是不可能的事。
impossible
a. 不可能的
You are the most impossible person I've ever met!
你是我遇到的最难以忍受的人!

It's impossible for us to finish the work in one day.
我们在一天之内完成这份工作是不可能的。
impost
n. 拱基,台轮,税款

v. 决定关税,分类课税
My company impost general merchandise.
我公司经营杂货进口业务。

Either of the sides of an arch, curving down from the apex to an impost.
梁腋,拱腋拱门上任意一个从拱顶到拱墩间的部分
impractical
a. 不实用的(不切实际的,不能实行的)
The plan is feasible in reason but impractical.
这个计划道理上行得通, 但不现实。

The ideals or principles of a utopian; idealistic and impractical social theory.
乌托邦思想及理论空想社会主义者的理想或原则;理想但不切实际的社会主义学说
imprecise
a. 不正确的
暂无例句
impress
n. 印象,特徵,印记

v. 使...有印象,影响
She impressed me as a scholar.
她给我留下了学者的印象。

My father impressed me with the importance of hard work.
我父亲使我明白了努力工作的重要性。
impression(pl.: impressions)
n. 印象
What were your first impressions of Beijing?
你对北京的最初印象如何?

I am surprised you got an unfavorable impression of him.
我很惊讶你对他印象不佳。
impressive
a. 给人深刻印象的
His collection of paintings is the most impressive.
他的绘画收藏令人叹为观止。

It's an impressive ceremony.
那是个难忘的仪式。
imprison(pt.: imprisoned, pp.: imprisoned, prp.: imprisoning)
v. 使...下狱,关闭,拘禁
Many coal-miners were imprisoned in a pit accident.
在一次塌方事故中,许多矿工被压在了井下。

They don't usually imprison first offenders.
他们通常不监禁初次犯罪的人。
imprisonment
n. 监禁,下狱,坐牢
The criminal was sentenced to one year's imprisonment.
这名罪犯被判处一年监禁。

He was in the unenviable position of having to choose between imprisonment or exile.
他已陷於进退维谷的地步, 不是坐牢就是流放, 必须在两者间做出抉择.
impromptu(pl.: impromptus)
a. 即席的,即兴的

ad. 即兴的(地),无准备的(地)
It usually take me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.
为了准备一则即席的好讲辞,我通常要三个星期以上。

An impromptu visit broke up the long afternoon.
突然的造访打破了漫长的午后时光
improper
a. 不合适的,错误的,不道德的
Laughing and joking are considered improper behaviors at a funeral.
在葬礼上发笑或开玩笑是失礼的行为。

You will make a mistake by using the improper tool.
你用那种不恰当的工具会犯错误。
improve(pt.: improved, pp.: improved, prp.: improving)
v. 改良,改善,增进,提高
I want to improve my English.
我想提高我的英语水平。

I hope the weather will improve before Friday.
我希望星期五之前天气会好转。
improvement(pl.: improvements)
n. 改进
There is need for improvement in your handwriting.
你的书法需要改进。

We all hope for an improvement in the weather.
我们都希望天气好转。
improvise(pt.: improvised, pp.: improvised, prp.: improvising)
v. 即席写作,即席即兴,即席而作
As we've not got the proper materials, we'll just have to improvise.
我们没有弄到合适的材料, 只好临时凑合了.

The pianist forgot his music and had to improvise (the accompaniment).
弹钢琴的人把乐谱忘了, 只好即兴伴奏.
impulse(pl.: impulses)
n. 冲动

v. 推动
He bought the house on an impulse.
他凭一时冲动买下了这所房子。

We were seized by a sudden impulse to run.
我们身不由己突然想跑.
impurity(pl.: impurities)
n. 不纯,杂质
There are some impurities in food.
食物中有一些杂质。

Workers are removing impurities from silver.
工人们正去除银中的杂质。
in(pl.: ins)
prep. 在,在...之内
I'm afraid we're in for a storm.
恐怕我们要遇上暴风雨了。

The telephone was in the little study on the ground floor.
电话在底楼的小书房里。
inability
n. 无能,无力
His inability to speak French puts him at a disadvantage.
他不会说法语, 这使他很吃亏.

The persistent inability to conceive a child.
不孕持续的不能怀孕的能力
inaccessible
a. 难接近的,难达到的,难达成的
The scientist discovered the plant in the most inaccessible reaches of the jungle.
这位科学家在丛林深处最难进入的区域发现了这种植物。

His busy schedule made him completely inaccessible to his students.
他的时间排得很满,学生根本无法和他接触。
inaccuracy(pl.: inaccuracies)
不准确度,错误
She is a proverb for inaccuracy.
她做事马虎是出了名的。

I must ask the readers' kind indulgence for any inaccuracies and omissions that may possibly occur.
我必须请求读者原谅可能出现的错误和疏漏。
inaccurate
a. 不准确的
Your information is inaccurate and your conclusion is therefore wrong.
你的信息不准确,所以你的结论是错误的。
inactivate(pt.: inactivated, pp.: inactivated, prp.: inactivating)
vt. 使不活动
暂无例句
inactive
a. 不活动的,停止的,怠惰的

[计算机] 不活动的
These are inactive elements.
这些是惰性元素。

I don't want to lead an inactive life.
我不想过沉闷的生活。
inadequate
a. 不充分的,不适当的
His explanation is inadequate.
他的解释不充分。

The plan, brilliant in its conception, failed because of inadequate preparation.
那计划的构想倒是十分宏伟, 但终因准备不足而告吹.
inapt
a. 不适当的,不合适的
暂无例句
inasmuch
ad. 因...之故,因为
He is a Dane inasmuch as he was born in Denmark.
他按出生在丹麦来说是丹麦人。

Inasmuch as; since.
因为;由于
inaudible
a. 听不见的
暂无例句
inaugural
a. 开幕的
The inaugural session closed at17:10 local.
开幕式在当地时间下午5点10分结束。
inaugurate(pt.: inaugurated, pp.: inaugurated, prp.: inaugurating)
v. 开创,举行...开幕典礼
The city library was inaugurated by the mayor.
市长主持了市图书馆的落成仪式。

Mr. Clinton was inaugurated as the President of the U.S.A.
克林顿就职美国总统。
inauguration(pl.: inaugurations)
n. 开始(开幕仪式,落成典礼,通车仪式)
暂无例句
inbound
a. 回内地的,归本国的

[计算机] 入站
暂无例句
incalculable
a. 不可数的,无数的
He is a person of incalculable moods.
他是个喜怒无常的人。

He did incalculable harm to her reputation.
他严重损害了她的声誉。
incapable
a. 无能力的,不能的
The children seem to be totally incapable of working quietly by themselves.
这些孩子似乎完全不能安静地自己做功课。

That child seems incapable of keeping out of (ie not getting into) mischief.
那个孩子不调皮捣蛋简直就受不了.
incense
vt. 使...发怒(点香)

n. 香
I was incensed at his rudeness.
我对他的粗鲁感到愤怒。

The monk burned a stick of incense in the incense burner.
和尚在香炉里焚上一柱香。
incentive(pl.: incentives)
a. 刺激的,鼓励的

n. 刺激,鼓励,动机
He hasn't much incentive to work hard.
他没有努力工作的动力。

They don't try very hard if there is no incentive.
没有奖励,他们工作就不太努力。
inch(pt.: inched, pp.: inched, prp.: inching, pl.: inches)
n. 英寸

v. 慢慢前进,慢慢移动
Prices are inching down.
物价在慢慢下降。

How many inches of rain fell last year?
去年的雨量是多少英寸?
incidence
n. 发生(率)
The rate of incidence of a disease.
发病率发生疾病的概率
incident(pl.: incidents)
n. 事件

n. 插曲,事变

adj. 难免的,附带的

adj. (物理)入射的
The serious incident along the border increased our fears of the war.
边境上的紧张局势加重了我们对战争的忧虑。

The police are connecting this incident with last week's terrorist bombing.
警方认为这次事件和上周的恐怖分子爆炸事件有关。
incidentally
ad. 附随地,偶然,顺便
Incidentally, if you want that book, I'll bring it next time.
顺便说一句,如果你要那本书,我下次带给你。

And, incidentally, it is a chronic complaint of wives that their husbands do not notice new dresses, new hats, and changes in household arrangements.
而且,顺便说一句,妻子们经常抱怨,他们的丈夫不注意新衣服、新帽子和家庭摆设的变化。
incipient
a. 起初的,发端的,初期的
Detecting incipient tumors; an incipient personnel problem.
发现早期肿瘤;刚出现的个人问题
incite(pt.: incited, pp.: incited, prp.: inciting)
v. 刺激,激励,引诱
They incited the workers to violence.
他们煽动工人暴动。

The captain was accused of inciting other officers to mutiny.
该上尉被控煽动军官叛变。
inclination(pl.: inclinations)
n. 倾向,意愿,倾斜度
You always follow your own inclination instead of thinking of our feelings.
你总是随心所欲而不考虑我们的情感。

She is not free to follow her own inclination in the matter ofmarriage.
她的婚姻不能自主.
incline
n. 倾斜,斜坡,斜面

v. 使...倾向,爱好,易于
I'm inclined to believe him innocent.
我倾向于相信他的无辜。

I'm inclined to tiredness in winter.
我在冬天易于疲劳。
inclined
a. 倾向于...的
I'm inclined to believe he's innocent.
我颇以为他是无辜的.

We can go for a walk, if you feel so inclined.
你要是愿意的话, 咱们去散散步吧.
include(pt.: included, pp.: included, prp.: including)
v. 包括,包含,连...在内

[计算机] 包括
Is service included in the bill?
帐单中包含服务费吗?

Please include me in the list.
请把我列入名单中。
inclusion
n. 包含
Inclusion in an insurance policy or protective plan.
保险项目某一保险单或担保方案所包含的内容
inclusive
a. 包含...在内的

[计算机] 包括的
Reserve double room June fourth to tenth inclusive.
预订双人房间,六月四日至十日,共六晚,望订妥复电。

The monthly rent is$20 inclusive of everything.
"月房租总共二十美元,包括一切费用在内。"
incoherence
非相关性
暂无例句
income(pl.: incomes)
n. 收入,所得
My monthly income was just over 200 pounds.
我每月的收入是200多磅。

The senate was censured for income tax evasion.
这名参议员因逃避缴纳所得税而受到指责。
incoming
a. 引入的(入射的,增殖的)

n. 进来(来到,收入)
The process of combining incoming messages into a single message.
将输入的多个报文合并成一条报文的过程。参阅concentrator。

Point through which the incoming traffic flow enters a switching stage.
输入通信量流进入交换站(台)所通过的地方。
incompatibility
n. 不两立,不相容
暂无例句
incompatible(pl.: incompatibles)
a. 不相容的,不能并存的,矛盾的
The state or quality of being incompatible.
不相容性不相容的状态或性质

The incompatible offices of prosecutor and judge.
检察官和法官的职位不能由一个人兼任
incomplete
a. 不完全的,不完整的
They only got an incomplete set of results from the experiment.
他们从这次实验中只得到了一组不完整的答案。

Her handbooks are incomplete.
她的手册不完整。
incongruous
a. 不协调的,不一致的,前后不一的
Completely different; incongruous.
异类的完全不同的;不一致的

The state or quality of being incongruous.
不相称自相矛盾的情况或性质
inconsistency(pl.: inconsistencies)
n. 不一致,不调和,矛盾
She noticed several minor inconsistencies in his argument.
她觉察到他的论点有几处略微有些自相矛盾.
inconsistent
a. 不一致的
His accounts of the event were inconsistent.
他对那件事情的说法前后不一致。

Such behavior is inconsistent with her high-minded principles.
这样的行为与她情操高尚的原则是矛盾的。
inconvenience(pt.: inconvenienced, pp.: inconvenienced, prp.: inconveniencing, pl.: inconveniences)
n. 不便,困难

v. 使...感不便,使...感困难
I suffered great inconvenience.
我感到极不方便。

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience we have caused.
若有不便,敬请原谅。
inconvenient
a. 不方便的
Living such a long way from the shops can be very inconvenient.
住得离商店这么远会很不方便。

They arrived at an inconvenient time ---we had just started the meal.
他们来得很不是时候,我们刚开始吃饭。
incorporate(pt.: incorporated, pp.: incorporated, prp.: incorporating)
a. 合并的,公司组织的,具体化的

v. 合并,组成公司,具体表现
The new car design incorporates all the latest safety features.
新的汽车设计具备最新安全措施的一切特点。

We had to incorporate for a company for tax reasons.
鉴于税务原因,我们得组成公司。
incorporated
组成公司的,合成一体的
A borough of north-central England northeast of Manchester. Incorporated in1626, it is a major commercial, transportation, communications, and industrial center. Population, 718,100.
利兹英国英格兰中北部城市,在曼彻斯特的东北部。1626年被合并,它是一个主要商业、运输、通讯及工业中心。人口718,100

A principality of the United Kingdom on the western peninsula of the island of Great Britain. Incorporated with England since the Act of Union(1536), Wales has maintained its own distinct culture and a strong nationalist sentiment. Cardiff
incorporation
n. 结合,编入,团体组织
暂无例句
incorrect
a. 不正确的,错误的
He gave an incorrect answer.
他的答案是错误的。

Not consistent with established truth, fact, or rule; incorrect.
错误的,不正确的与既定真相、事实或原则不一致的;错误的
increase(pl.: increases)
n. 增加,增强,提高

v. 增加,提高
They have increased the price of petrol again.
他们又提高了汽油的价格。

There was a steady increase in population.
人口在不断增长中。
increasing
vbl. 增加
The increasing unemployment caused social unrest.
不断增加的失业引起了社会骚乱。

She came up with a new idea for increasing sales.
她想出了增加销售量的新主意.
increasingly
ad. 逐渐地,渐增地
Increasingly, farm land is yielding to property development.
地产的发展逐渐占据了农田.

Nowadays we rely increasingly on computers for help/to help us.
现今人们越来越依赖计算机协助工作.
incredible
a. 难以置信的
He has an incredible house!
他有一所极美的房子!

That's the most incredible coincidence I've ever heard of!
那是我听说过的最难以置信的巧合!
incredulous
a. 怀疑的,不轻信的
He looked at me with an incredulous expression.
他怀疑地看着我。

She looked incredulous.
她显出怀疑的样子。
increment
n. 增加(增加物,增量,余差)
Your salary will be 12000 a year, withannual increments of 500.
你的年薪为12000英镑, 每年增加500英镑.

A finite increment in a variable.
变量增量变量的有限增量
incremental
增量的,增加的
A decrease, especially a small or incremental one.
减少尤指小规模或逐步增加者的减少
incubation
n. 抱蛋,孵化,熟虑
暂无例句
incur(pt.: incurred, pp.: incurred, prp.: incurring)
v. 招致,蒙受,遭遇
The hunter incurred great danger in killing the wolf.
猎人打狼时承受着巨大的危险。

Incurred substantial losses during the stock market crash.
在股票市场剧跌时蒙受了巨大的物质损失
incurable(pl.: incurables)
a. 不能医治的,不能矫正的,无救的

n. 不治的病人,无救的人
He was found in incurable disease.
他被查出得了不治之症。

The child has an incurable habit.
那孩子有个无法矫正的习惯。
indebted
a. 负债的(受惠的)
He was indebted to her for nursing him through pneumonia.
他感激她护理好了他的肺炎。

Owing something, such as gratitude, to another; indebted.
受惠的欠别人东西,如人情;感激的
indebtedness
n. 感激

n. 受恩惠, 亏欠,债务
Enclosed is a sight draft for£26.10.5 on Messrs. Robert& Sons, which clears off our indebtedness to you.
兹同函奉上以Robert父子公司为付款人,面额26。15英镑的即期汇票一张,用以清偿所欠贵方债务。
indeed
ad. 的确,真正地
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
患难之交才是真朋友。

The future of this firm will be very bleak indeed if we keep losing money.
要是我们继续亏本的话,这家公司的前途会非常黯淡。
indefinite
a. 模糊的,不确定的,无限的
He has rather indefinite views on the question.
他对该问题的看法颇暧昧。

She'll be away for an indefinite period.
她将离开一段时间,何时回来未定。
indefinitely
ad. 无限地(在长时期内,无穷地)
Pressure was put on them to delay the games indefinitely.
他们受到压力,让他们把运动会无限期推迟下去。

Continuing or lasting for an indefinitely long time.
长期的,长久的继续或保持无限长的时间的
indelible
a. 不能消除的,不能拭除的,难忘的
His concern for the masses made an indelible impression on us.
他对群众的关怀给我们留下不可磨灭的印象。

Act promptly to remove spots from these fabrics. The longer you delay, the more indelible will the mark become.
赶快动手把这些污点从这些织物上擦掉。拖延时间越长,就越难擦掉。
indemnify(pt.: indemnified, pp.: indemnified, prp.: indemnifying)
v. 赔偿,补偿,保护
I will indemnify you for any expenses you may incur on my behalf.
我会偿付你为了我而负担的任何花费。

Everyone should learn to indemnify oneself against harm.
每个人都应当,学会使自己不受伤害。
indemnity(pl.: indemnities)
n. 保证(赔偿,免罚)
The victorious nations are demanding huge indemnities from their former enemies.
战胜国要求战败国交付巨额赔款.
indent
n. 契约,订货单

v. 切割成锯齿状,缩排,定货

[计算机] 缩排,缩进
There are long indented coastlines in the South Sea.
在南海有犬牙交错的海岸线。

Please indent the first line of each paragraph.
请于每段第一行缩格书写。
indentation
n. 刻痕(印压,缩进,曲折岸)
Having indentations that extend about halfway to the center, as in certain leaves.
半裂的有锯齿状边缘的,延伸到距中心一半的距离,例如某些叶片
indention
缩排,定货
暂无例句
independence
n. 独立,自主,自立
When a boy leaves college and begins to earn money he can live a life of independence.
男孩子大学毕业后开始赚钱时,便可独立生活了。

The condition or quality of being autonomous; independence.
自主处于自主的状态或性质;独立
independent(pl.: independents)
a. 独立的,自主的

n. 独立派人士,无党派者
She is so independent that she refused all pecuniary aid.
她很独立,所以拒绝一切金钱上的资助。

They are a proud and independent people.
他们是独立自主的民族.
independently
ad. 独立地,自立地
Charles Darwin and Alfred Russell Wallace discovered evolution independently.
查尔斯·达尔文和阿尔弗雷德· 罗素·华莱士各自独立地发现了进化论。

The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals.
国家主义国家将从独立发展中受益而不是和其他国家共同发展中受益的信仰,强调国家内部的自标而不是国家间的
index(pt.: indexed, pp.: indexed, prp.: indexing, pl.: indices)
n. 索引,指针,指数

v. 编入索引中,指出
The book will be indexed in the next edition so as to make it more useful.
为了使它更实用,这本书在下一版本中将编有索引。

Do you know the price index in the city?
你知道这个城市的物价指数吗?
india
n. 印度
India is to the south of China.
印度在中国的南边。

India used to be a dependency of Britain.
印度过去是英国的附属地。
indian
a. 印度的

n. 印第安人,印度人
Some Indians are friendly to us.
有些印第安人对我们很友好。

These Indian guest are familiar with this book.
这些印度客人对这本书很熟悉。
indicate(pt.: indicated, pp.: indicated, prp.: indicating)
v. 显示,象征,指示

v.指明,表明
Don't forget to indicate before turning.
拐弯之前别忘记指示车行方向。

Research indicates that men find it easier to give up smoking than women.
研究表明,男人比女人更容易戒烟。
indication(pl.: indications)
n. 象征,迹象,指示,表示
There are some indications that the prices will rise.
有迹象表明物价将上涨。

Did he give you any indication of his feelings?
他向你表示过他的感情吗?
indicative(pl.: indicatives)
a. 指示的,象徵的,表示...的
Is a large head indicative of high intelligence?
头大是不是表示智慧高?

Their failure to act is indicative of their lack of interest in the problem.
他们没有采取行动,表明他们对这个问题不感兴趣。
indicator(pl.: indicators)
n. 指示器,指示剂

[计算机] 指示符
An indicator or a sighting apparatus on a plane table, used in angular measurement.
旋标装置飞机控制板上的指示器或观测仪,用来测量角度

A hand-held, button-activated input device that when rolled along a flat surface directs an indicator to move correspondingly about a computer screen, allowing the operator to move the indicator freely, as to select operations or manipulate text or graphics.
鼠标一种手用的、用按扭控制的输入设备,当在平台上滑动时可以相应地移动计算机屏幕上的指示箭头,使得操作者可以随意控制指示箭头,由此来选择项目、控制内容或作图
indifference
n. 不重视,无兴趣,漠不关心
The spread of disease among the refuges at last aroused the people from their indifference towards these unhappy people.
难民群中疾病的流传,终于将人民从对这些不幸者的漠不关心的状态中唤醒。

A callous indifference to the suffering of others.
对他人之痛苦漠不关心的铁石心肠的人
indifferent
a. 漠不关心的,无重要性的,中立的
I was so excited to see snow that I was indifferent to the cold.
我看到雪激动得连寒冷都不在乎了。

She seems indifferent, but deep down she's very pleased.
她貌似无动於衷, 其实心里非常高兴.
indigenous
a. 该土地所固有的,土著的,国产的
The indigenous population was soon displaced by the settlers.
没过多久,外来移民就把当地人赶出了家园。

Indians were the indigenous inhabitants of America.
印第安人是美洲的土著居民。
indigestion(pl.: indigestions)
n. 消化不良
He suffers from indigestion.
他消化不良。

She had an attack of indigestion yesterday.
她昨天消化不良。
indignant
a. 愤慨的,愤愤不平的
He is indignant at the false accusation.
他对被诬告愤愤不平。

People are indignant by their shooting of innocent civilians.
对于他们枪杀无辜平民,人们感到义愤填膺。
indignation
n. 愤怒,愤慨,义愤
I expressed my indignation at being unfairly dismissed.
我对不公平地被解雇表示愤慨。

They felt strong indignation against their teacher.
他们对他们的老师感到强烈愤慨。
indirect
a. 间接的,迂回的
The accident was the indirect result of the train being late.
引发事故的间接原因是火车晚点。

His indirect way of telling me to leave annoyed me.
他那种不直截了当地让我离开的方式激怒了我。
indirection
间接
暂无例句
indirectly
ad. 间接地
In a furtive or circumspect manner; indirectly.
行为鬼祟的或谨慎的;谨慎的

I know Linda was only indirectly concerned in what took place.
我知道所发生的事情间接涉及到琳达。
indiscriminate
a. 无差别的,不分皂白的,杂陈的
He was indiscriminate in his choice of friends.
他择友不慎重。

Savage, indiscriminate killing; a massacre.
血洗野蛮的、不加区别的杀戳;大屠杀
indispensable(pl.: indispensables)
a. 不可缺少的
Air, food and water are indispensable to life.
空气,食物,水皆为生命不可缺者。

A good dictionary is indispensable for learning a foreign language.
学习外语离不开好的词典。
indistinct
a. 不清楚的
His indistinct speech made it impossible to understand him.
他口齿不清, 无法听懂他的意思.

A low grumble or indistinct utterance.
咕哝低声地嘟哝或者不清楚地说话
individual(pl.: individuals)
a. 个别的

n. 个人,个体
She has her own individual way of walking.
她有自己独特的走路姿势。

A teacher can't give individual attention to each pupil if his class is large.
如果班上的人数多,老师就不能给予个别辅导了。
individually
ad. 个别地
Individually the children are delightful; en masse they can be unbearable.
孩子们单独时还讨人喜欢, 一多了就受不了了.

Individually, the children are quite nice, but in a group they badly behave.
这些孩子单独呆著时都挺不错,可是聚在一起就没规没矩了。
indoor
a. 户内的,室内的
All roams are equipped with electric heaters to keep indoor temperatures constant at15-2.0.
所有的房间都装备有电炉以保持室内撮氏15-20度的常温。

You stay indoors too much.
你呆在室内的时间太多了。
indoors
ad. 在户内
You stay indoors too much.
你呆在室内的时间太多了。

The heavy rain compelled us to stay indoors.
大雨迫使我们呆在户内。
induce(pt.: induced, pp.: induced, prp.: inducing)
v. 引诱,招致,感应
Too much food induces sleepiness.
吃得太饱会引起睡意。

We couldn't induce the old lady to travel by air.
我们无法劝服那老太太乘飞机旅行。
inducement(pl.: inducements)
n. 诱因,动机,刺激物
He hasn't much inducement to study English.
他没有学习英语的兴趣。

They have little inducement to work harder.
没有什么可以使他们更加努力工作。
induction(pl.: inductions)
n. 感应,感应现象

归纳法
The centimeter-gram-second unit of magnetic induction, equal to one maxwell per square centimeter.
高斯电磁感应的厘米-克-秒单位,等于每平方厘米的麦克斯韦尔
indulge(pt.: indulged, pp.: indulged, prp.: indulging)
v. 纵情于,放任,迁就
It pleased me to indulge her wishes.
放手满足她的欲望,使我感到高兴。

He no longer indulged himself in smoking.
他不再过度吸烟了。
indulgence(pl.: indulgences)
n. 耽溺,放纵,嗜好
Sweets are my only indulgence.
甜食是我唯一的嗜好。

I must ask the readers' kind indulgence for any inaccuracies and omissions that may possibly occur.
我必须请求读者原谅可能出现的错误和疏漏。
industrial(pl.: industrials)
a. 工业的,产业的
England is an advanced industrial country.
英国是一个发达的工业国家。

The industrial revolution had taken place in England first.
工业革命首先在英国发生。
industrialist(pl.: industrialists)
n. 工业家,实业家
Nobel's greatness lay in the outstanding ability to combine the quality of an original scientists with those of a forward-looking industrialist.
诺贝尔的伟大在于他具有把独创性科学家的品质与卓有远见的企业家的品质相互结合起来的杰出能力。

Scottish-born American industrialist and philanthropist who amassed a fortune in the steel industry and donated millions of dollars for the benefit of the public.
卡内基,戴尔1888-1955美国教育家,因著有一本自我修养的书如何赢得朋友及影响人民(1936年)而闻名
industrialization
n. 工业化
暂无例句
industrialize(pt.: industrialized, pp.: industrialized, prp.: industrializing)
v. 使...业化,工业化
Many townships in the coastal area have begin to industrialize.
沿海地区的许多乡镇已开始工业化。
industrialized
a. 工业化的
The energy shortage of the world results partly from wasteful use by the industrialized countries.
世界能源的短缺,部分是由于工业化国家挥霍能源而引起的。
industrious
a. 勤劳的,勤奋的
The Chinese are industrious people.
中国人民是一个勤劳的民族。

He is an industrious worker.
他是一个勤劳的工人。
industry(pl.: industries)
n. 工业,产业,勤勉,刻苦
The tourist trade has become a real industry.
旅游业已经成为真正的产业。

Success comes with industry.
成功来自勤奋。
ineffective
a. 无效的
One that is disappointingly ineffective or unsuccessful.
无用的人或物的令人失望的无用的或不成功的人或物
ineffectiveness
n. 低效率
暂无例句
inefficiency(pl.: inefficiencies)
n. 无效率,无能
The inefficiency of one department can bring a whole industry into disrepute.
只要有一个部门的效率不高,就会使整个行业的名声受到影响。

In his speech he kept pounding away at his opponent's inefficiency.
他在演说中不断攻击他的对手不称职。
inefficient
a. 无效率的,无能的
The quality, condition, or fact of being inefficient.
无效率具有效率低的性质,处于无效率的状态或无效率的事实

He's hopelessly inefficient, but I suppose he means well.
他低能得无以复加,然而却是出於好心。
inept
a. 不适当的,无能的,笨拙的
His inept handling of a minor problem turned it into a major crisis.
他处理不善使小事变大了.

I've never heard anyone so inept at making speeches.
我从未听说过有这样不会讲话的人.
inert
a. 惰性的,迟钝的
She lay there inert, I thought she must be dead.
她躺在那儿一动不动,我想她一定是死了。

There is an inert management team in our company.
我们公司的管理阶层死气沉沉。
inertia
n. 惯性,惰性
The inertia of an entrenched bureaucracy.
平稳的官僚机构内存在的惰性

Because of the sheer inertia of the system many badly needed reform is never introduced.
纯粹是由於制度本身有惰性,很多事急需改革却从未实行。
inevitable
a. 不可避免的,必然(发生)的
An argument was inevitable because they disliked each other so much.
争论是不可避免的,因为他们彼此非常厌恶。

Positions surrendered to our troops earlier in the day had now to be prepared against the inevitable counter-attack.
那天早些时候迫使敌人放弃给我军的阵地现在需要布置起来,对付那必然的反攻。
inevitably
ad. 不可避免地
Of necessity; inevitably.
必然必需地,不可避免地

Inevitably, a quarrel followed between the two sides.
双方随後不可避免地争吵起来。
inexact
a. 不正确的,不确实的,不精密的
Weather forecasting is an inexact science.
天气预报是一门模糊的科学.

An inexact result adequate for a given purpose.
近似值适用于给定目标的不精确结论
inexpensive
a. 不贵的
This piece of furniture is really inexpensive with a price of less than forty dollars.
这件家具还不到四十美元,实在不贵。

An alloy of copper with zinc and sometimes other metals, used in making inexpensive jewelry.
顿巴黄铜铜与锌,有时还有其它金属的合金,用来制造廉价珠宝
inexperienced
a. 无经验的,不熟练的
He is inexperienced in business.
他在经商方面没有经验。

We don't want to hire inexperienced worker.
我们不想聘用没有经验的工人。
infancy
n. 幼年,初期,幼儿期
Our new plan is still only in its infancy.
我们的新计划仍处于摇篮阶段。

Tadpoles are the infancy form of frogs.
蝌蚪是青蛙的幼年形态。
infant(pl.: infants)
a. 婴儿的,幼稚的,初期的

n. 婴儿,幼儿
My sister's infant is very lovely.
我姐姐的小婴儿非常可爱。

The information industry is an infant industry in our country.
信息产业在我国是新兴产业。
infanticide
n. 杀婴
暂无例句
infantile
a. 婴儿的,幼稚的,初期的
Her unconscious looks wander to her husband with infantile dependency.
带著像婴儿般的依赖她不由自主地把目光投向了她的丈夫。

An adult or a young person who behaves in an infantile way.
孩子气的人行为表现出孩子气的成年人或年轻人
infantry
n. 步兵(部队)
The infantry are defending well.
步兵防守甚佳。

We have less infantry than the enemy.
我们的步兵比敌军少。
infect(pt.: infected, pp.: infected, prp.: infecting)
v. 传染,感染
The young teacher infected the whole class with her enthusiasm.
这位年轻的老师以她的热诚感染了全班。

The open wound soon became infected.
裸露的伤口很快就受到了感染。
infected
被感染的
We should not be infected by erroneous ideas.
我们不应该受错误观念的影响。

He was infected with a latent infection.
他被感染了一种潜伏性的传染病。
infection(pl.: infections)
n. 传染,影响,传染病
We should pay more attention to the infection of young people with dangerous ideologies.
我们应该多注意危险的思想意识对年轻人的影响。

People catch all kinds of infections in the winter.
冬天人们易患多种传染病。
infectious
a. 传染的
He expressed infectious enthusiasm to his voters.
他对他的选民表现出很有感染力的热情。

When you have this anthema, you are still infectious.
身上还有这种疹子就仍然有传染性。
infective
a. 易传染的,传染性的
暂无例句
infer(pt.: inferred, pp.: inferred, prp.: inferring)
v. 推论,推断
It is possible to infer two completely opposite conclusions from this set of facts.
从这些事实中可能推断出两种截然相反的结论。

Can I infer that you think I'm not telling the truth?
看来你认为我没说实话?
inference(pl.: inferences)
n. 推论
If he is guilty, then by inference so is she.
如果他有罪,可以推断出她也有罪。

She'd begun spending a lot of money, and the obvious inference was that she'd stolen it.
她花起钱来大手大脚了,事情很明显,钱是偷来的。
inferior(pl.: inferiors)
a. 次等的,较低的,不如的
He's so clever, he makes me feel inferior.
他那么聪明,让我自愧不如。

These people occupy an inferior position in local society.
这些人在当地社会居于下等地位。
inferiority
n. 自卑,次等
Some of them developed a great inferiority complex.
他们有些人养成了严重的自卑感。

Most people enjoy the inferiority of their best friend.
大多数人都以他们最好的朋友的自卑感为乐。
inferiors
下级的,差的
Most inferior, as in quality, condition, or effect.
最差的在质量、条件或效果方面最差的

He is gracious to his inferiors.
他待下级和蔼可亲。
infest(pt.: infested, pp.: infested, prp.: infesting)
v. 骚扰,群居于,大批出没
It's a garden infested with weeds.
这是杂草丛生的花园。

There is a warehouse infested by rats.
那有一个大批老鼠出没的仓库。
infiltration
n. 浸润
暂无例句
infinite
a. 无限的,无穷的

n. 无限
Teaching little children takes infinite patience.
教幼儿需有极大的耐心。

The number of positive numbers is infinite.
正数的数目是无穷的。
infinitely
ad. 无限地,无穷地
The particles in an atom are infinitely small.
原子里的粒子极小.

That was infinitely better than his last film.
这比他上一部电影不知胜过多少倍。
infinitive(pl.: infinitives)
n. 不定词

a. 不定词的
暂无例句
infinity(pl.: infinities)
n. 无限大,无限
Multiply y by infinity.
以无穷数乘y.

Can you represent infinity to yourself?
你能在心想像无限吗?
infirmary(pl.: infirmaries)
n. 虚弱,弱点

治疗室
暂无例句
infix
插入
暂无例句
inflame(pt.: inflamed, pp.: inflamed, prp.: inflaming)
v. 激怒,点火,使...发炎
He was inflamed with anger.
他满腔怒火。

The setting sun inflames the sky.
落日映红天空。
inflammable(pl.: inflammables)
a. 易燃的,易怒的
Petrol is highly inflammable.
汽油是高度易燃的。
inflammation(pl.: inflammations)
n. 发炎,红肿,炎症
He has an inflammation of the lungs.
他得了肺炎。

The discharge that is characteristic of this inflammation.
粘膜液体排出物具有这种炎症特征的排出物
inflate(pt.: inflated, pp.: inflated, prp.: inflating)
v. 使膨胀,使得意,使通货膨胀

[计算机] 使膨胀
With a supply of compressed air the large balloon inflated in a matter of seconds.
大气球注入压缩空气後, 几秒钟就充足了气.
inflation(pl.: inflations)
n. 通货膨胀
The government is determined to bring down inflation.
政府决心把通货膨胀率降低。

There appears to be a growing discontent about inflation.
对通货膨胀似乎有一种日渐增长的不满情绪。
inflexible
a. 不屈曲的,不屈挠的,顽固的
Stubbornly prejudiced, narrow-minded, or inflexible.
思想偏狭顽固的、迂腐的或守旧的

Not bending; inflexible.
坚挺的不能弯曲的;坚挺的
inflict(pt.: inflicted, pp.: inflicted, prp.: inflicting)
v. 施以,加害,科以
Don't inflict your belief on me.
不要把你的想法强加于我。

We should inflict severe chastisement on criminals.
我们应该对罪犯施加严厉的惩罚。
influence(pt.: influenced, pp.: influenced, prp.: influencing, pl.: influences)
v. 影响,感化

n. 影响力,感化力,势力,权势
He is a man of some influence in the government circles.
他是个在政府内有一定势力的人。

Listening to the music has a calming influence on her.
听音乐对她起了一种镇静的作用。
influential
a. 有权势的,有影响的
Our newspaper is an influential newspaper in this city.
我们的报纸在本市有很大影响力。

He used his influential friends to help him get into the civil service by the back door.
他利用那些有权有势的朋友帮助他走後门, 到政府行政部门任职.
influenza
n. 流行性感冒
We all had influenza last night.
我们昨晚都患了流感。

I have an influenza epidemic.
我得了流行性感冒。
influx(pl.: influxes)
n. 流入,河口,辐辏

涌进;汇集[C][S1]

an influx of customers

顾客的蜂拥而来
Textile workers favoured protection because they feared an influx of cheap cloth.
纺织工人拥护贸易保护措施, 因为他们担心涌入廉价纺织品.
info
信息,情报
Please turn the article info English.
请把这篇文章译成英语。
inform(pt.: informed, pp.: informed, prp.: informing)
v. 告诉,通知

vi. 检举,告发

vt. 通知,告诉,向...报告
I wasn't informed of the decision until too late.
等到我得知这项决定时,已经太迟了。

Our only resort is to inform the police.
我们唯一的办法就是向警方报案.
informal
a. 非正式的
We had an informal meeting.
我们做了非正式的会晤。

These words are informal.
这些词是非正式用语。
information
n. 信息
The police haven't got enough information to catch the criminal.
警方还未得到可捉拿这个罪犯的足够情报。

Can you give me any information on this matter?
关于此事,你能给我提供什么消息吗?
informative
a. 情报的,使知道消息的,见闻广博的
It will be most interesting and informative to hear Mr. Smith.
届时能聆听到史密斯先生演讲,定会是极为有趣和增长见识的。

Sam placed his new book on one side for a year while he wrote some magazine articles and informative material.
萨姆把写新书的工作搁置了一年时间,在这段时间里他写了一些杂志文章和报道材料。
infrared
a. 红外线的

n. 红外线(的)
Any of several devices that convert incident electromagnetic radiation of mixed frequencies to one or more discrete frequencies of highly amplified and coherent ultraviolet, visible, or infrared radiation.
激光器使偶然的混杂频率的电磁辐射,变为一个或更多的高度强化和连续的紫外线、可见光或红外线辐射的分离频率仪器中的一种
infrastructure
n. 下部构造,下部组织,基础结构,基础设施
Our city offer overseas in vesture fair service for production aside from infrastructure.
我市除了向外国投资者提供基础设施外,还提供良好的生产服务设施。
infrequent
a. 稀少的,珍贵的,罕见的
Explosions, though infrequent, are an occupational hazard for coal-miners.
矿井爆炸虽然不常发生, 但却是煤矿工人职业中的危险.

Difficult, incomplete, or infrequent evacuation of dry, hardened feces from the bowels.
便秘有困难的、不完全的或不经常从肠道排泄干燥且硬的大便
infringe(pt.: infringed, pp.: infringed, prp.: infringing)
v. 破坏,犯,违反
The publishing house infringed his copyright.
出版社侵犯了他的版权。

They infringed on her rights.
他们侵犯了她的权力。
infringement(pt.: infringed, pp.: infringed, prp.: infringed)
n. 违反(侵犯)
That law is an out-and-out infringement of our civil rights.
(那项法令完全侵犯了我们的公民权。)
ingenious
a. 机灵的,精制的,有独创性的
This book shows that he is an ingenious author.
这本书表明他是一个有创造力的作家。

I have an ingenious contrivance to get her to sign the document without reading it.
我有一条不经她过目就签署文件的妙计。
ingenuity(pl.: ingenuities)
n. 智巧,创造力,精巧的设计
It took some ingenuity to squeeze all the furniture into the little room.
把全部家具都塞进那个小房间是很费了一番心思的。

Something, such as a toy or game, that tests one's ingenuity.
测智力游戏检验一个人的智力的东西,例如玩具或游戏
ingest(pt.: ingested, pp.: ingested, prp.: ingesting)
v. 摄取
Material, usually of plant or animal origin, that contains or consists of essential body nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals, and is ingested and assimilated by an organism to produce energy, stimulate growth, and maintain life.
食物,粮食通常是源于植物和动物的物质,包含有人体营养物的必不可少物质或由其组成如:糖类、脂肪、蛋白质、维他命和矿物质等,由产生能量、促进发育和维持生命的组织消化和吸收

A small stone found in the stomach of some reptiles, fish, and birds that aids in digestion by helping grind ingested food material.
ingestion
n. 吸收,咽下
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ingredient(pl.: ingredients)
n. 成分,因素
There is a list of ingredients on the side of the packet.
包装袋的边上印有所含配料表。

A source of nourishment, especially a nourishing ingredient in a food.
营养品,滋养物营养的来源,尤指食物中的营养成分
inhabit(pt.: inhabited, pp.: inhabited, prp.: inhabiting)
v. 居住于,占据,栖息
Only a few people inhabited the island.
只有少数人在这个岛上居住。

Fish inhabit the sea.
鱼栖息于海中。
inhabitant(pl.: inhabitants)
n. 居民
He lives in a city with 100000 inhabitants.
他住在一个有十万居民的城市。

A native or inhabitant of Elam.
埃兰人埃兰本地人或居民
inhalation(pl.: inhalations)
n. 吸入,吸入药剂
One that vaporizes, especially a device used to vaporize medicine for inhalation.
蒸发器蒸发的器具,尤其是用于蒸发吸入药剂的装置

A chronic, progressive lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of asbestos particles.
石棉沉着病由长期吸收石棉微粒而引起的慢性,日趋严重的肺病
inhale(pt.: inhaled, pp.: inhaled, prp.: inhaling)
v. 吸入
He inhaled deeply.
他深深地吸了口气。

Follow me please, inhale! exhale!
跟我做,吸气!呼气!
inherent
a. 内在的,固有的
There is an inherent weakness in the design.
这设计本身存在弱点。

Inherent quality of character and temperament.
内在的气质性格、脾气的内在气质
inherit(pt.: inherited, pp.: inherited, prp.: inheriting)
v. 继承
She inherited all her mother's beauty.
她秉承了她母亲的全部美貌。

The oldest son will inherit the title.
长子将继承爵位。
inheritance(pl.: inheritances)
n. 遗传,遗产
On the maternal side his inheritance was a happy one.
他从母方接受的遗传是良好的。

He was cheated (out) of his rightful inheritance.
他依法应得的遗产被人骗走了.
inhibit(pt.: inhibited, pp.: inhibited, prp.: inhibiting)
v. 禁止,抑制

[计算机] 禁止
The act of inhibiting or the state of being inhibited.
禁止禁止的动作或被禁止的状态

A chemical substance used to destroy or inhibit the growth of plants, especially weeds.
灭草剂用来摧毁或抑制植物,尤指杂草的生长的化学物质
inhibited
a. 羞怯的, 内向的
Shyness inhibited him from speaking.
他因害羞而说不出话来.

A symbiotic relationship between organisms in which one species is harmed or inhibited and the other species is unaffected.
片害共栖有机体之间共生的作用关系,一个物种受另一个物种侵害或抑制,而后者不受前者的影响
inhibition
n. 禁止,禁制,压抑
Inhibition of natural impulses may cause psychological problems.
压抑自然的冲动可能会引起心理上的问题。

The inhibition of growth in one species of plants by chemicals produced by another species.
植物毒素抑制,植物相克一种植物的生长因另一种植物所产生的化学物质而被抑制
initial(pt.: initialed, pp.: initialed, prp.: initialing, pl.: initials)
n. 词首大写字母

a. 开始的,最初的,字首的

v. 签姓名的首字母
Please write down your initials on each page of the paper.
请在每页考卷上写下名字的首字母。

The word `hour' is pronounced without an initial aspirate.
hour一字的开头字母h不发送气音.
initialization
n. 初始化,赋初值
The initialization of a data medium such that a particular computer system can store data in and subsequently retrieve data from the medium.
数据媒体的初始化,使某一特定计算机系统能将数据存在媒体中,随后又可从该媒体中检索出来。
initialize
v. 初始化
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initially
ad. 最初,开头
Initially, I disagree with his proposal, but later I changed my mind.
起初我不同意他的提议,不过后来我改了主意。

She came initially to spend a few days, but in the end she stayed for a whole month.
起先她只打算来待几天,但後来却住了整整一个月。
initiate
n. 入会,开始

a. 新加入的

vt. 开始,创始,启蒙
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initiative(pl.: initiatives)
a. 创始的,初步的,自发的

n. 第一步,首创精神
It's only the initiative of the investigation.
这仅仅是调查的开始。

The child displayed great initiative in going to fetch the police.
那孩子极为主动地把警察找来。
initiator
n. 创始者,首倡者,发起人
暂无例句
inject(pt.: injected, pp.: injected, prp.: injecting)
v. 注射
His medicine is a drug that can be injected or taken by mouth.
他的药可以注射或口服。

The nurse injected penicillin into her arm.
护士给她的胳膊注射了青霉素。
injection(pl.: injections)
n. 注射
The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate the pain.
医生给她注射以减轻疼痛.

I had a bad reaction after my typhoid injection.
我注射伤寒针剂後产生了不良反应。
injure(pt.: injured, pp.: injured, prp.: injuring)
v. 伤害,使...受冤屈
She was injured badly in the accident.
她在事故中受重伤。

He injured his left hand in a fire.
他在火灾中伤了左手。
injury(pl.: injuries)
n. 受伤处,损害,伤害
He suffered serious injuries to the arms and legs.
他的双臂和双腿严重受伤。

The injury to their key player could be a decisive factor in the game.
他们主力队员受伤可能是这场比赛胜负的决定性因素。
injustice(pl.: injustices)
n. 不公正
Justice will triumph over injustice.
正义必将战胜非正义。

Wherever there is injustice, we try to help.
凡有不公正的地方, 我们都竭力相助匡正.
ink(pt.: inked, pp.: inked, prp.: inking)
n. 墨水
The printing ink has been used up.
印刷油墨用光了。

The little boy stained his fingers with ink.
小男孩的手指让墨水给染脏了。
inland
a. 内陆的,国内的
Beijing is an inland city.
北京是一个内陆城市。

Situated away from the sea; inland.
内河的远离海的;内陆的
inlet
n. 插入物
Here is just the fuel inlet.
这儿正是燃料入口。

The capital of New Zealand, on an inlet of Cook Strait in extreme southern North Island. It was founded in1840 and supplanted Auckland as capital in1865. Population, 133,200.
威灵顿新西兰的首都,位于新西兰北岛最南端的库克海峡的小港内。建于1840年,在1865年它代替奥克兰成为首都。人口133,200
inline
在线的,联机的
暂无例句
inn(pl.: inns)
n. 客栈,小旅店
It was raining; they had to stay in the inn the whole day.
下雨了,他们不得不在旅馆里待了一整天。

They put up at an inn for the night.
他们在一家小客栈里过夜.
inner
a. 内部的,里面的,内心的

n. 里面,内部
She went into the inner room to change her dress.
她走进内室去换衣服。

Her artificial gaiety disguised an inner sadness.
她以矫揉造作的快乐掩饰著内心的悲痛.
innocence(pl.: innocences)
n. 无罪,无知,天真无邪
Her innocence is only an imitation.
她的天真只是一种伪装。

The accused man proved his innocence of crime.
被告人经证实无罪。
innocent
a. 无罪的,不懂事的,无知的,无辜的
He was charged with murder but found innocent later.
他被控杀人,但后来发现他是无罪的。

She asserted that he was innocent.
她断言,他是无罪的。
innovate(pt.: innovated, pp.: innovated, prp.: innovating)
v. 改革,创新
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innovation(pl.: innovations)
n. 创新,革新
It was a period of innovation.
这是革新时期。

After being led by him, one innovation after another are showing.
从他领导后,一个又一个革新项目出现了。
innumerable
a. 无数的,数不清的
The stars in the night sky are innumerable.
夜空中的星星数不清。

Any of innumerable small bodies thought to have orbited the sun during the formation of the planets.
星子任何数不清的小固体块,被认为曾在行星形成阶段中在围绕太阳的轨道上运行
inoculation
n. 接插芽,接木,接种
Inoculation with a vaccine made from microorganisms obtained from the recipient's own body.
自体接种利用从受体自身获得的微生物制备的疫苗作接种

The material used in an inoculation.
接种体,种菌在接种中用的材料
inorganic
a. 无机的
Synthesis of carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water using energy obtained from the chemical oxidation of simple inorganic compounds. This form of synthesis is limited to certain bacteria and fungi.
化学合成用简单无机化合物的化学氧化所产生的能量将二氧化碳和水合成碳水化合物。这种化学合成形式只限于某些细菌和真菌

Farmers enrich the soil with organic and inorganic manures.
农民用有机肥料和无机肥料来提高土壤的肥力。
input(pt.: input, pp.: input, prp.: inputting)
n. 输入
Two input keys don't work.
有两个输入键有毛病。

I have inputted the data into a computer.
我已经把数据输入到计算机中了。
inquire(pt.: inquired, pp.: inquired, prp.: inquiring)
v. 询问,问明,查究
I inquired of him about their work.
我向他了解他们的工作情况。

We inquired the way of a boy.
我们向一个男孩问路。
inquiry(pl.: inquiries)
n. 打听,询问,调查,查问
The police are making inquiries about the crime.
警方正在询问罪案的情况。

The inquiry was critical of her work.
该项调查对她的工作提出了批评。
Ins
insert 插入键
I know all the ins and outs of our school building.
我知道我们教学大楼的一切情况。

The room is 15 feet in length and 10 feet in breadth.
这房间长15英尺,宽10英尺。
insane
a. 疯狂的,精神错乱的
I have an insane desire to finish that thing.
我疯狂地渴望去完成那件事。

That person is insane.
那人精神错乱。
inscribing
n. 登记,买或卖股票,注册
At length she bethought herself of writing, and inscribed her name-it was a short one-with her hoof on the sand.
最后她终于想到了写字,用一只蹄子把她的名字--很短的一个名字--划在沙地上。

She inscribed his name on the book.
她将他的名字题写于书上。
inscription(pl.: inscriptions)
n. 题字,碑铭
I can't read the inscription on this stone because it's getting dark.
天黑了,我看不见这块石头上的碑文。

Time and weather had long ago effaced the inscription on the monument.
岁月和风雨早已磨掉纪念碑上的铭文。
insect(pl.: insects)
n. 昆虫
A locust is a kind of destructive insect.
蝗虫是一种害虫。

Most of us would draw the line somewhere, like the man who said he'd try anything once except insect and folk dancing.
就像那个说他除了昆虫和民间舞蹈啥都想试试的人一样,我们大多数人心里都有个人界线,知道该在哪儿收手。
insert
n. 插入物

v. 插入
She inserted the key into the lock.
她把钥匙插入锁中。

A triangular insert, as in the seam of a garment, for added strength or expansion.
衬料一种三角形的插入物,在衣服的缝合处,为加固或加大衣服而用
insertion(pl.: insertions)
n. 插入,刊载,插入物
There are many insertions of advertisement in the newspapers.
报纸上有很多插入的广告。

He put a coin into the insertion slot.
他往投币孔投入一枚硬币。
inside(pl.: insides)
a. 里面的

ad. 在里面

n. 内部

prep. 在...里面
This lock can only be opened from the inside.
这把锁只能从里面打开。

We have to play inside because it is raining.
因为天下雨,我们不得不在屋里玩。
insider
n. 内部的人,会员,知道内情的人
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insight(pl.: insights)
n. 洞察力
I've got an insight into the problem.
我对问题豁然开朗。

The book is filled with remarkable insights.
这本书很有真知卓见。
insignificant
a. 无关紧要的,可忽略的
His hometown is an insignificant city on the map.
他的家乡只是地图上一个不起眼的小城。

It is a waste of time to listen to his insignificant talk.
听他那些废话纯属浪费时间。
insipid
a. 乏味的,枯燥的
Sickening or insipid in taste.
(味道上)令人作呕的,淡而无味的

Insipid; weak; wishy-washy.
无味的;缺乏生气的;软弱无力的
insist(pt.: insisted, pp.: insisted, prp.: insisting)
v. 坚持,强调
He insisted on paying for the meal.
他坚持要付饭钱。

Since you insist, I must amend the letter of credit.
既然你坚持,我就只好修改信用证。
insistent
a. 坚持的,迫切的
She's a most insistent person; she won't take `no' for an answer.
她是个说一不二的人, 决不容别人反对.

You mustn't be late; he was most insistent about that.
你万不可迟到, 他对这一点最严格.
insofar
ad. 在...范围内
I'll help you insofar as I can.
我将尽力帮助你。

"Insofar as I can see, the representatives are all satisfied with the arrangement."
"据我了解,代表们对这一安排都感到满意。"
insolent
a. 粗野的,无礼的
His staff is insolent to our manager.
他的员工对我们的经理很无礼。

You insolent young puppy!
你这个目中无人的小子!
insolvent
a. 无力偿还的,破产的

n. 无力还偿者,破产者
A debtor that, upon voluntary petition or one invoked by the debtor's creditors, is judged legally insolvent. The debtor's remaining property is then administered for the creditors or is distributed among them.
破产者经自愿请求或被债务人的债权人所请求,在法律上被判定为无偿债能力的债务人。该债务人的剩余财产交由债权人管理或在债权人之间分配

A priority of payment given to one or more creditors by an insolvent debtor.
优先偿付由破产负债人给予一个或多个债权人的优先偿付
inspect(pt.: inspected, pp.: inspected, prp.: inspecting)
v. 检查,调查,监查,检阅
It was strange that nobody inspected my ticket before I got on the train.
很奇怪,我上火车前,竟然没有人查看我的车票。

Police were called out to keep at the airport, and inspect the arriving planes.
警察们被紧急召集起来去守卫机场,并对到达的飞机进行检查。
inspection(pl.: inspections)
n. 检查,视察
The soldiers lined up for their daily inspection by their officers.
士兵们列队接受长官的日常检阅。

I gave the radio a thorough inspection before buying it.
我把收音机彻底检查了一遍才买了下来。
inspector(pl.: inspectors)
n. 检查员,巡视员
A ticket inspector got on the train.
查票员上了火车。

We had sundry visitations from the Tax Inspector.
税务检查员常来我们这里, 不胜其烦.
inspiration(pl.: inspirations)
n. 灵感
His wife was a constant inspiration to him.
他的妻子经常鼓励他。

Many poets and artists have drawn their inspiration from nature.
许多诗人和艺术家从大自然中获得他们的灵感。
inspire(pt.: inspired, pp.: inspired, prp.: inspiring)
v. 使...感动,激发,启示
His best music was inspired by the memory of his mother.
他最好的乐曲创作灵感来自怀念他的母亲。

The sight inspired him with nostalgia.
这景象激起了他的怀旧之情。
inspired
a. 有创见的,有灵感的
His best music was inspired by the memory of his mother.
他最好的乐曲创作灵感来自怀念他的母亲。

Never before have they been so inspired and so daring as at present.
从来没有看见他们像现在这样精神振奋,意气风发。
inspiring
a. 令人振奋的
He possesses the quality of inspiring confidence.
他有本事能让别人信任他.

The inspiring music acted on the emotions of the students.
那激昂的音乐使学生们情绪激昂。
instability
n. 不安定,不稳定,基础薄弱
Insecurity or instability.
不安全或不稳定

The riot can be considered a symptom of political instability.
这次暴动可看作是政治上不稳定的征兆。
instal
v. 安装,设置
The salesman said it would make all the difference to our heating bills if we installed double glazing.
那推销员说,如果我们安装双层玻璃窗的话,我们的暖气帐单就会完全不一样了。

A tub for bathing, especially one installed in a bathroom.
浴缸澡盆,尤指固定设置在浴室内
install(pt.: installed, pp.: installed, prp.: installing)
v. 安装,安置,使...就职

n.[计算机] 安装,DOS命令 : 装入结束且驻留软件
The workers are installing a heating system.
工人们正在安装供暖系统。

She installed her air-conditioner without help.
没请别人帮助,她自己安装了空调。
installation(pl.: installations)
n. 安装,装置
It do provide information of the installation of pop specific software on system other than ad3.
它的确提供除AD3以外系统上POP指定的软件的安装信息。

The price of these product will just compensate the cost of equipment and installation of the line.
你方生产的产品价格将正好补偿我方提供的设备及安装生产线的费用。
installment
n. 分期付款(安装,一期)
We will pay for houses by monthly installments.
我们将按月分期付款买房。

When will you pay the last installment of the loan?
你什么时候付清最后一期分期贷款?
instalment
n. 就职,装设,分期付款
We will pay for houses by monthly instalments.
我们将按月分期付款买房。

When will you pay the last instalment of the loan?
你什么时候付清最后一期分期贷款?
instance(pt.: instanced, pp.: instanced, prp.: instancing, pl.: instances)
n. 例子

v. 举...为例,举例说明
This is only one instance out of many.
这不过是许多例子中的一个。

He came at our instance.
他应我们的请求而来。
instant(pl.: instants)
n. 立即,瞬间

a. 立即的,即时的
I'll be back in an instant.
我马上就回来。

I took an instant dislike to him.
我一见他就不喜欢。
instantaneous
a. 瞬间的,即刻的

ad. 瞬间,霎时
Relief was instantaneous.
痛苦的消除是瞬间的事

Death is instantaneous in a fatal accident.
在致命的事故中,死亡是即刻发生的。
instantiate
实例化,例示
暂无例句
instantly
ad. 立即地,即刻地
Please tell me instantly he arrives.
他一到就请告诉我。

It's an instantly recognizable face.
那是我一眼就能认得出的面孔。
instead
ad. 代替,顶替
I gave him advice instead of money.
我给了他忠告,而不是钱。

I made this cake specially, with brown sugar instead of white.
我特别地以红糖代替白糖做了这个蛋糕。
instinct
a. 充满的

n. 本能,天性,直觉
Birds learn to fly by instinct.
鸟类学习飞翔是出于本能。

Instinct is not always a good guide.
凭本能行事不一定都对.
instinctive
a. 本能的,天性的
Running away is our instinctive reaction when we meet danger.
遇到危险时,我们的本能反应就是跑开。

Set aside for a moment your instinctive dislike of the man.
暂且不要考虑你从直觉上憎恶他这一因素.
institute(pt.: instituted, pp.: instituted, prp.: instituting, pl.: institutes)
n. 学会,学院,协会

v. 创立,开始,制定
He graduated from a famous foreign language institute.
他毕业于一所知名的外语学院。

The police instituted an inquiry into the cause of the accident.
警方开始调查事故的原因。
institution(pl.: institutions)
n. 机构,惯例,创立
Marriage is an institution in most societies.
婚姻是大多数社会早已确立的制度。

A trustee is a member of managing business affairs of an institution.
理事是机构管理班子中的成员。
instruct(pt.: instructed, pp.: instructed, prp.: instructing)
v. 教,命令,指导

[计算机] 指示
His uncle instructed him in French.
他的叔叔教他法语。

I have been instructed by my agent that you still owe me 100 pounds.
我的代理人通知我,你还欠我100磅。
instruction(pl.: instructions)
n. 说明,须知,指令,教学
The teacher gave them instructions to arrive early tomorrow morning.
老师命令他们明天早晨要早到。

The catechism is used for religious instruction.
教义问答法常用于宗教教学。
instructive
a. 有益的,教育性的
This is an instructive book.
这是本有教育意义的书。

The minister's visit to the prison was not instructive.
牧师这次探监没有意义。
instructor(pl.: instructors)
n. 教师,讲师,指导书
Our driving instructor is very kind.
我们的驾驶教练非常和善。

Our instructor told us to keep the room locked.
我们的教导员告诉我们把那间房锁上。
instrument(pl.: instruments)
n. 乐器,工具,仪器,器械
The hospital imported some surgical instruments.
医院进口了一些外科器械。

The organization he had built up eventually became the instrument of his downfall.
他创建起来的组织到头来却成为促使他倒台的根本原因了。
instrumental(pl.: instrumentals)
a. 仪器的,器具的,可做为手段的
I was instrumental in catching the criminal.
我曾经协助捉拿这罪犯。

Our artistic director was instrumental in persuading the orchestra to come.
我们的艺术指导帮助请来管弦乐队。
instrumentation
仪表化,使用仪器
The instrumentation is particularly fine.
这首器乐曲编得特别细致.
insufficient
a. 不足的
A bank check drawn on insufficient funds to take advantage of the time interval required for collection.
通融票据利用筹款需要的时间间隔开出不足的资金的银行支票

His children were dwarfed by insufficient food.
他的儿女因营养不良而发育不全。
insulate(pt.: insulated, pp.: insulated, prp.: insulating)
v. 使...绝缘,隔离

[计算机] 绝缘
It is important to insulate the furnace from any neighbouring woodwork with brick and asbestos.
用砖和石棉把炉子与周围所有的木制品隔开,这很重要。
insulation
n. 隔离,孤立,绝缘
Loss of electric current as a result of faulty insulation.
漏电由于绝缘不好而导致的电流流失

Cork is often used for insulation.
栓皮经常用作绝缘材料.
insulator
n. 绝缘体,绝热器
Conductors let electricity through, but insulators don't let through.
导体让电流通过,而绝缘体则不让通过。
insulin
n. 胰岛素
Canadian physiologist. He shared a1923 Nobel Prize for the discovery of insulin.
班廷,弗雷德里克·格朗1891-1941加拿大生理学家。因发现了胰岛素而获1923年诺贝尔奖

American-born Canadian physiologist noted for his work on the discovery and application of insulin.
贝斯特,查尔斯·赫伯特1899-1978美裔加拿大生理学家,因其对胰岛素的发现与应用方面的工作而著名
insult
侮辱
He shouted insults at the boy who had kicked him.
他大声辱骂那个踢了他的男孩。

He felt deeply insulted.
他觉得受了大辱。
insurance(pl.: insurances)
n. 保险
He pays out 100 dollars in insurance premiums every year.
他每年付保险费一百美元。

The accident prompted her to renew her insurance.
这一事故促使她为投保续期.
insure(pt.: insured, pp.: insured, prp.: insuring)
v. 保险,确保,投保...险
My house is insured against fire.
我的房子保了火险。

I am insured for all risks.
我给自己保了综合险。
intact
a. 尚未被人碰过的,原封不动的,完整的
Few buildings survived the bombing raids intact.
空袭过後幸存的建筑物绝无仅有。

His honor remained intact.
他的名誉完整无损。
intake
n. 引入口,入口,通风口
Our school is gearing up for an increased intake of pupils.
我们学校正在作好准备以接受更多的学生。

An opening providing a means of entrance or intake.
入口公开地提供入场的方式或入口
intangible
a. 难以明了的,无形的
Sound and light are intangible.
声和光是触摸不到的。

It is an intangible asset, and so be not show as an asset in a company's account, unless it figured as part of the purchase price paid when acquiring another company.
商誉是一种无形资产,因为它不作为资产显示在公司的帐目中,除非收购另一公司时将它作为所付购买价格的一部分用数字来表示。
integer
n. 完整的事物,整体,整数

[计算机] 整数
Designating an integer not divisible by two, such as1, 3, and5.
奇数的不能被2整除的整数,如1,3和5
integral(pl.: integrals)
a. 构成整体所必需的,完整的

n. [数学] 积分, 完整, 部分
The kitchen is an integral part of a house.
厨房是房子不可缺的部分

In a duplicator, a tank that may or may not be an integral part of the machine, providing a reservoir of fluid for the damping system.
复印机中的一个箱体,它可以是也可以不是复印机整体的组成部分,作为减震系统的液体容器。
integrate(pt.: integrated, pp.: integrated, prp.: integrating)
v. 整合,使...成整体

a. 真诚的
暂无例句
integrated
a. 整合的

v. 整合

vbl. 整合
I integrated your suggestion with my plan.
你的建议使我的计划完整了。

I integrated your suggestions into my plans and this has improved them.
我把你的建议采纳到我的计划中,由此改进了我的计划。
integration
n. 整合,集成
The policy of making only a perfunctory effort or symbolic gesture toward the accomplishment of a goal, such as racial integration.
表面文章一种只对一个要完成的目标、如种族融合而作一些随意的努力或象征性的姿态的策略

A plan for the solution of a problem; consists of planning and coding, numerical analysis, systems analysis, specification of printing formats, and any other functions necessary to the integration of a computer in a system.
为解决某一问题而作出的计划,包括规划和编码、数值分析、系统分析、打印格式规定以及把计算机结合进一个系统所必需的其它功能。
integrator
积分器
暂无例句
integrity
n. 诚实,正直,完整,完善
You can trust him; he is a man of complete integrity.
你可以相信他,他是一个刚正不阿的人。

Our integrity as a nation is threatened by these separatist forces.
我们国家的完整受到了这些分裂主义势力的威胁。
intellect(pl.: intellects)
n. 智力,思维逻辑领悟力,理解力/nn. 知识份子,智力高的人,才智超群的人
Intellect distinguishes humans from other animals.
人类与禽兽之别就在于具有思维能力。

He is a child of great intellect.
他是个极具聪明才智的男孩。
intellectual(pl.: intellectuals)
n. 有知识者,知识份子,凭理智做事者

a. 智力的,知性的,聪明的
The argument was too intellectual for me; I couldn't follow a word of it.
这场争论对我来说太深奥了,我一点都搞不明白。

These views were common among intellectuals.
这些观点在知识分子中很普遍。
intelligence
n. 理解力,智力

n. 情报,情报工作,情报机关
His intelligence quotient is very high.
他的智商很高。

You should use your intelligence.
你应该发挥你的聪明才智。
intelligent
a. 聪明的,智能的
The student gave an intelligent answer.
这个学生给出了一个聪明的回答。

Someone as intelligent as you should go far.
像你这样聪明的人一定很有作为。
intelligible
a. 可理解的,易理解的,明了的
His theory is not intelligible to us.
他的理论我们无法理解。

Readily comprehended or understood; intelligible.
易懂的易于理解或明白的;易懂的
intend(pt.: intended, pp.: intended, prp.: intending)
v. 打算

vt. 想要,打算,计划
I intended to catch the early train, but I didn't get up in time.
我本来打算赶早班的火车,但是我起晚了。

That remark was intended as a joke.
那句话本来只是个玩笑。
intense
a. 非常的,强烈的,紧张的,热情的
I did not go to the cinema because of the intense cold.
我因为严寒没出去看电影。

Intense heat or glow, as of fire.
灼光强烈的热度或光芒,如火(一般)
intensify(pt.: intensified, pp.: intensified, prp.: intensifying)
vt. 增强(强化,加剧,加厚,增高银影密度)
The terrorists have intensified their bombing campaign.
恐怖分子增加了炸弹爆炸活动.

Her anger intensified.
她更加生气了.
intensity
n. 激烈,强度,强烈,剧烈
The pain increased in intensity.
疼痛越来越剧烈。

The poem showed great intensity of feeling.
这首诗表现出强烈的激情。
intensive(pl.: intensives)
a. 集中的,强化的,精细的,深入的
Intensive efforts are being made to resolve the dispute.
现正全力以赴来解决这场纠纷。

This patient requires intensive care.
该病人需要加强护理。
intent
n. 意图,目的,意向

a. 专心的,决心的,热心的
She behaved foolishly but with good intent.
她的行为很蠢,但却是好意的。

Your intent gaze made her uncomfortable.
你的注目凝视使她感到不自在。
intention(pl.: intentions)
n. 意图,意向,目的
They have no intention of getting married at present.
他们目前没有结婚的打算。

Have you heard of her intention to resign?
你听到她打算辞职的传闻了吗?
intentional
a. 企图的,策划的,故意的
The intentional, usually remote-controlled destruction of a space vehicle, rocket, or missile after launching, as for defective performance or reasons of safety.
毁灭,摧毁因为方案不完善或为了安全的原因,经常通过遥控对已发射的宇宙飞船、火箭或导弹实施的有意的摧毁

His insult was intentional.
他的侮辱是有意的。
interact(pt.: interacted, pp.: interacted, prp.: interacting)
v. 相互作用,相互影响
Mother and baby interact in a very complex way.
母亲与婴儿以非常复杂的方式相互影响。

The region occupied by a group of interacting organisms.
共生区由一群相互作用的生物体占据的区域
interaction
n. 相互作用,相互影响
There should be a lot more interaction between the social services and local doctors.
社会公益服务机构和当地医生应该加强协作。

The dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases, especially the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere.
空气动力学相对于气体的物体移动,特别是移动物体与大气相互作用的动力学
interactive
[计算机] 交互的
Our English software is an interactive educational software.
我们的英语软件是一种交互式教育软件。

But its truly revolutionary character can be seen in its interactive potential.
但它真正革命的特性能够在其相互影响的潜力方面表现出来。
intercept
n. 截取,妨碍,截距

v. 拦截,阻止,截取

[计算机] 截断
Reporters intercepted him as he tried to leave by the rear entrance.
他想从后门溜走,记者把他截住了。

The police had been intercepting my mails.
警方一直截查我的邮件。
intercepting
截取
The police had been intercepting my mails.
警方一直截查我的邮件。

Effective defence is a matter of intercepting their missiles before they can reach us.
有效的防卫是不待对方导弹击中我们而先行将其拦截.
interchange
n. 立体交叉道,互换

v. 交换,互换

[计算机] 互换
We should leave the motorway at the next interchange.
我们应该在下一个立体交叉道驶离高速公路。

The chief interchanged the diamond with some pieces of glass.
那首领拿一些玻璃块替换了那些钻石。
interconnect(pt.: interconnected, pp.: interconnected, prp.: interconnecting)
vt. 使互相连接
It's strange how people's lives interconnect.
人们的生活是如何互相联系在一起的, 真是不可思议.

A series of interconnected points.
一系列相互连接的点。
interconnections
n. 相互连接,彼此连系
暂无例句
intercourse
n. 交往,交流,中断期间
English is more widespread and more used in international intercourse than German.
英语在国际交往中比德语使用得更为广泛。

A friendly intercourse has been opened between the two countries.
两国已开始了亲密的往来。
interest(pt.: interested, pp.: interested, prp.: interesting, pl.: interests)
n. 兴趣,嗜好,利息

v. 使...感兴趣
His two great interests in life are music and painting.
音乐和绘画是他生活中的两大嗜好。

Politics has always interested me.
我一直对政治学有兴趣。
interested
a. 感兴趣的
I tried to tell him about it, but he just wasn't interested.
我想把这件事告诉他,可他简直不感兴趣。

Lots of times you have to pretend to join a parade in which you're not really interested in order to get where you're going.
好多时候,为了要走到你想到的地点,你得假装成参加那一队你实在不感兴趣的行列走。
interesting
a. 有趣的
This book is interesting.
这本书很有趣。

I think these interesting old customs should be preserved.
我认为这些有趣的旧习俗应该保存下去。
interface
n. 界面,接触面

[计算机] 界面,接口
The firewall machine will require two ethernet card, one interface to the outside world and one to the master pop network.
防火墙计算机要求2张以太网卡,一个对外部世界的接口和一个对主POP网络的接口。

Can you give me an explanation of the man-machine interface?
你能给我解释一下人机接口吗?
interfere
v. 妨碍,冲突,干涉
I'll go tomorrow if nothing interferes.
如果没有其他的事,我明天去。

Don't interfere with my business.
不要干涉我的事情。
interference(pl.: interferences)
n. 冲突,干涉

[计算机] 于涉
I resented his interference in my affairs.
我很不满他干预我的私事。

The television station apologized for the interference, which was due to bad weather conditions.
电视台为出现的干扰表示歉意,那是由于恶劣的天气状况造成的。
interferon
n. 干扰素
暂无例句
interim
a. 中间的,暂时的,临时的

n. 中间时期,过渡时期,暂定
The full report isn't ready yet, but you can see the interim report.
正式报告尚未写好,但你可以先看看这份临时报告。

Acting or done ad interim; temporary.
临时的暂时做事的;临时的
interior(pl.: interiors)
a. 内部的,内地的,国内的,在内的

n. 内部
The interior of the building is magnificent and luxurious
大楼内部装饰得富丽堂皇。

Xi'an is a city in the interior of China.
西安是一个内陆城市。
interlace(pt.: interlaced, pp.: interlaced, prp.: interlacing)
v. 使交织,使组合,使交错
The interlacing branches on the picture look poetic.
图上交错的树枝看起来很有诗意。

Her mother interlaces her hair with ribbons.
母亲用缎带把她的头发扎起来。
interleave(pt.: interleaved, pp.: interleaved, prp.: interleaving)
交错,隔行扫描,插入纸
The exercise book has plain pages interleaved between its lined ones/has lined pages interleaved with plain ones.
横格练习簿的页间已插入空白页.
interlink(pt.: interlinked, pp.: interlinked, prp.: interlinking)
链接
Our feelings are interlinked.
我们的感情是相通的。
interlock(pt.: interlocked, pp.: interlocked, prp.: interlocking)
v. 连结,连锁
A fastening device consisting of parallel rows of metal, plastic, or nylon teeth on adjacent edges of an opening that are interlocked by a sliding tab.
拉链由平行的金属、塑料或尼龙的齿状物制成的,在开口临近边缘上被滑动的拉环锁住的紧扣物

An interlocking or entanglement of elements or parts.
连接各因素或部分的连接或纠结
intermediary(pl.: intermediaries)
n. 仲裁者,调解者,媒介物

a. 中间的,媒介的

[计算机] 媒介
They disliked each other too much to meet, so they conducted all their business through an intermediary.
他们彼此交恶不愿相见, 有事均通过中间人处理.
intermediate
a. 中级的,中间的

n. 中间体,媒介物
I've passed the intermediate level exam of Japanese.
我已经通过了日语的中级水平考试。

Being at neither one extreme nor the other; intermediate.
中部的,居中的既不在一端,又不在另一端的;中间的
intermittent
a. 间歇的,断断续续的
They saw the intermittent flashes from a lighthouse.
他们看见了灯塔发出一闪一灭的光。

He has intermittent bursts of interest.
他的兴趣是一阵阵的。
intern(pt.: interned, pp.: interned, prp.: interning)
n. 实习医师
I worked as an intern in that firm last summer.
去年夏天我在那家商行实习。
internal(pl.: internals)
a. 国内的,内部的
He worked in internal trade.
他的工作是做国内贸易。

Internal and external use of water as a therapeutic treatment for all forms of disease.
水疗法水的外用和内服,作为各种病症的治疗方法
internally
在内(部)
暂无例句
international(pl.: internationals)
a. 国际的
An international conference will be held in Beijing next month.
一个国际性的会议下月将在北京举行。

Relating to the rights of private individuals and legal proceedings concerning these rights as distinguished from criminal, military, or international regulations or proceedings.
民事的,民法的关于个人隐私权及相关于这些权利的法律诉讼程序的,区别于刑事的、军事的或国际的条例或诉讼程序
internationalize(pt.: internationalized, pp.: internationalized, prp.: internationalizing)
v. 使国际化
Should the Suezand Panama Canals be internationalized?
苏伊士运河和巴拿马运河应归国际共管吗?
Internet
n. 因特网
Internet plays a very important role in modern life.
互联网在现代生活中发挥非常重要的作用。

DNS(Domain Name Server) introduced to the Internet, with then consisted of about1000 hosts.
因特网引进域名服务器,当时整个互联网有一千部主机。
interplanetary
a. 太阳系内的,行星间的
暂无例句
interpose(pt.: interposed, pp.: interposed, prp.: interposing)
v. 插入,介于...二者间,干涉
He interposed himself between them to stop them fighting.
他挤进两人中间,阻止他们打架。

`But how do you know that?' he interposed.
`那麽你是怎麽知道那件事的呢?'他插嘴问道.
interpret(pt.: interpreted, pp.: interpreted, prp.: interpreting)
v. 解释,演出,翻译

[计算机] 解释
Poetry helps to interpret life.
诗有助于阐释人生的意义。

We interpreted his silence as a refusal.
我们认为他的沉默是拒绝的表示。
interpretation(pl.: interpretations)
n. 解释,演出,翻译,互動
I'm not satisfied with his interpretation of this sentence.
我不太满意他对这个句子的翻译。

This passage may be given several interpretations.
这段文字可以有不同的解释。
interpreter(pl.: interpreters)
n. 译员,口译者
I will be your interpreter in this month.
这个月,我将作你的译员。

A woman who speaks by divine inspiration or as the interpreter through whom the will of a god is expressed.
受神启示说话的女人受神启示说话的女人或作为神所表达的意志的阐释者
interrelate(pt.: interrelated, pp.: interrelated, prp.: interrelating)
v. 互相关连,相关
Many would say that crime and poverty interrelate/are interrelated (with one another).
很多人都说犯罪与贫穷是密切相关的.
interrelated
相关的
Many would say that crime and poverty interrelate/are interrelated (with one another).
很多人都说犯罪与贫穷是密切相关的.

All things are interrelated and interact on each other.
一切事物互相联系并互相作用。
interrogate(pt.: interrogated, pp.: interrogated, prp.: interrogating)
v. 质问,讯问,审问
暂无例句
interrupt(pt.: interrupted, pp.: interrupted, prp.: interrupting)
n. 中断

v. 打断,妨碍,插嘴

[计算机] 中断
Traffic was interrupted by a dense fog.
交通因浓雾而受阻。

Don't interrupt me, children.
孩子们,别打断我的话。
interruption(pl.: interruptions)
n. 打岔,中断,中断之事
Numerous interruptions have prevented me from finishing my work.
我屡遭搅扰以致工作未能完成。

The interruption of electricity made us unable to do anything.
电力的中断让我们什么也不能做。
intersection(pl.: intersections)
n. 交集,十字路口,交叉点

[计算机] 交集
Cut to the left at the next intersection.
在下一个十字路口向左急转

The point of intersection of a driveway and a road, especially in a rural area.
交汇口车行道和街道的交叉点,尤指在农村地区
interstitial
a. 组织间隙的,间质的
暂无例句
interval(pl.: intervals)
n. 间隔
There is an hour's interval to the next train.
下一火班车还要过一小时才开。

The proper intervals should be maintained between vehicles.
车辆之间应保持适当的间距。
intervals
间隔,间歇,间隙
暂无例句
intervene(pt.: intervened, pp.: intervened, prp.: intervening)
v. 插入,调停,干涉

[计算机] 介入
I was alone during intervening years.
这期间的若干年里,我一直一个人。

I will come if nothing intervenes.
假若没有别的事,我一定来。
intervention(pl.: interventions)
n. 插入,介入,调停
The government's intervention in this dispute will not help.
政府对这场争论的干预不会起作用。

Thanks to your timely intervention.
多亏你及时调停。
interview(pt.: interviewed, pp.: interviewed, prp.: interviewing, pl.: interviews)
n. 面谈,访问,接见

v. 接见,会谈
As he had nothing to tell, he refused to give any interviews to the journalists.
他由于无可奉告,拒绝了记者采访。

The two rival politicians came/were brought face to face in a TV interview.
那两个对立的政客面对面地一起接受电视访问.
intestinal
a. 肠的
Intestinal obstruction causing colic, vomiting, and constipation.
肠阻塞造成腹绞痛、呕吐和便秘的肠道堵塞

An agent that destroys or causes the expulsion of parasitic intestinal worms.
驱肠虫剂,灭肠虫剂可消灭或驱除肠内寄生虫的药物
intestine(pl.: intestines)
a. 国内的,内部的

n. 肠
Food passed from the stomach to the small intestine.
食物由胃进入小肠。

The absence or closure of a normal body orifice or tubular passage such as the anus, intestine, or external ear canal.
(先天性)闭锁,无孔正常的身体孔或管道,如肛门、肠或外耳道的缺失或闭合
intimate
a. 亲密的,私人的,秘密的

v. 暗示,通知,告诉
She is my intimate friend.
她是我的密友。

He should listen to his intimate feelings.
人应当倾听自己的内心感觉。
intimation(pl.: intimations)
n. 暗示,讽示,通知
He has given us no intimation of his intentions/what he intends to do.
他没有向我们透露他的意图.

But the harsh words of the father in a drunken moment of excessive ancestral pride cause a dignified departure with the conciliatory donation of half her means of subsistence and the intimation that she is rejoining her husband.
但父亲在一次酒后的刺耳话语中说了一些有关家世过分骄矜的话,使苔丝傲然离开了家。她把自己一半的生活费留给父母,并告诉他们她要去找丈夫团聚。
intimidate(pt.: intimidated, pp.: intimidated, prp.: intimidating)
v. 威胁,恐吓,胁迫
The first strike capacity is intended mainly to intimidate adversary.
第一次攻击的武力主要是用来吓阻敌方的。
into
prep. 到...里
They broke into his store.
他们闯入他的店里。

She developed into a beautiful woman.
她长成了一位漂亮的女人。
intonation(pl.: intonations)
n. 语调,声调
Russian-born American violinist noted for his pure intonation and interpretive sense.
津巴利斯特,埃弗莱姆1889-1985俄裔美国小提琴家,他以纯正的音调和解释的能力而著名

Good intonation.
语调很好。
intoxicate(pt.: intoxicated, pp.: intoxicated, prp.: intoxicating)
v. 使...陶醉,醉人
He was fined for driving while intoxicated.
他因醉酒开车被罚款。

The businessman was intoxicated by his success.
这个商人因为成功而狂喜。
intracellular
a. 细胞内的
暂无例句
intricate
a. 复杂的,错综的,缠结的,难懂的
I was unable to find out the intricate windings of the labyrinth.
我无法找出迷宫中扑朔迷离的路线。

This is a novel with an intricate plot.
这是一本情节错综复杂的小说。
intrigue(pt.: intrigued, pp.: intrigued, prp.: intriguing, pl.: intrigues)
n. 阴谋,复杂的事

v. 密谋,激起...的兴趣,私通
She was intriguing with her sister against her mother.
她和妹妹串通捣鬼和母亲作对。

Some of the members had been intriguing to get the secretary dismissed.
有些人一直密谋想让老板把秘书解雇。
intrinsic
a. 固有的,内在的
Existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; intrinsic.
固有的作为一种基本成份或典型特征而存在的;内在的

Something of no intrinsic remedial value that is used to appease or reassure another.
安慰的话,宽心的话某些没有内在补救作用的东西,仅仅用来安慰他人
intro(pl.: intros)
简介
I'd like an intro to that girl you were talking to!
我想请你把我介绍给刚才你和她说话的那姑娘!
introduce(pt.: introduced, pp.: introduced, prp.: introducing)
v. 介绍
He introduced a motion to the Congress.
他向国会提交了一份议案。

She introduced me to her friend.
她把我介绍给她的朋友。
introduction(pl.: introductions)
n. 介绍
This book is titled An Introduction to American Literature.
这本书名为《美国文学指南》。

There is an introduction about Norway in this magazine.
这本杂志里有一篇关于挪威的介绍文章。
introductory
a. 介绍的,引导的,开端的
An introductory performance, event, or action preceding a more important one; a preliminary or preface.
序幕先于较重要部分的介绍性表演,事件或行动;开端或序

An introductory occurrence or fact; a preliminary.
开端预兆性事件或事实;开端
intrude(pt.: intruded, pp.: intruded, prp.: intruding)
v. 闯入,强挤入
I don't want to intrude on you if you are very busy.
如果你很忙的话,我就不打扰了。

A translator shouldn't intrude his own opinions into what he's translating.
译者不应该擅自把自己的意思加进译文中。
intuition(pl.: intuitions)
n. 直觉,直觉的知识
My intuitions proved correct.
我的直觉确实是正确的。

The theory that ethical principles are known to be valid and universal through intuition.
直觉主义通过直觉知道道德原则有效性和普遍性的理论
inundate(pt.: inundated, pp.: inundated, prp.: inundating)
v. 浸水,向泛滥,淹没
When the river burst its banks the fields were inundated.
河岸决堤後, 田地遭洪水淹没.

We were inundated with enquiries.
查询的人很多, 我们应接不暇.
invade(pt.: invaded, pp.: invaded, prp.: invading)
v. 侵入,拥入
The town was invaded by reporters.
这个城市涌进了大批记者。

I object to our privacy being invaded.
我反对我们的隐私权受到侵害。
invader(pl.: invaders)
n. 侵略者
The invader will arrive at dawn.
侵略者拂晓就要来了。

The invader wanted to attack our country.
侵略者妄图攻打我们国家。
invalid
a. 无效的,伤残的

n. 病人,残疾者
He never fully recovered, and had to spend the rest of his life as an invalid.
他没能完全康复,于是不得不成了一名残疾者度过余生。

This ticket has passed its expiration date, and so it is now invalid.
这张票已过了有效期,现在作废了。
invalidate(pt.: invalidated, pp.: invalidated, prp.: invalidating)
v. 使无效
The making of false statements could result in the invalidation of the contract.
提供虚假资料可能导致合同失效.
invaluable
a. 无价的
Your help is invaluable to us.
你对我们的帮助是非常宝贵的。

He has many invaluable paintings.
他有许多珍品画。
invariable(pl.: invariables)
n. 不变的东西,常数

a. 不变的,不易的,常数的
He came to see me with the invariable request for a loan.
他来见我时又提出了他那一贯的借钱的要求。
invariably
ad. 不变化地,一定不变地,常常地
Wives say that men are invariably children at heart.
妻子们说男人实际上永远是孩子。

His intuition is invariably correct.
他的直觉常常是正确的。
invariant
不变的,不变量
暂无例句
invasion(pl.: invasions)
n. 侵入,侵略
Reading my diary is an inexcusable invasion of privacy.
看我的日记是一种不可原谅的侵犯个人隐私的行为。

The invasion force was annihilated.
侵略军被消灭了。
invent(pt.: invented, pp.: invented, prp.: inventing)
v. 发明

vt. 发明,创造
We must invent an excuse for our absence.
我们必须为缺席编造一个藉口。

Can you tell me who invented the telephone?
你能告诉我是谁发明了电话?
invention(pl.: inventions)
n. 发明
Necessity is the mother of invention.
需要是发明之母。

Your invention is not practical.
你的发明不实用。
inventive
a. 善于创造的,发明的
Marked by inventive skill and imagination.
灵巧的拥有创造性天才和想象力的
inventor(pl.: inventors)
n. 发明家
Alexander Graham Bell is the inventor of the telephone.
贝尔是电话的发明者。

The machine takes its name from its inventor.
这机器的名字来自其发明者。
inventory(pt.: inventoried, pp.: inventoried, prp.: inventorying, pl.: inventories)
n. 详细目录,存货清单
Hedge can help them offset inventory loss when commodity price fall.
在商品价格下跌时,海琴能够帮助他们抵补存货价跌的损失。

Some stores inventory their stock once a month.
有些商店每月盘货一次。-
inverse
a. 相反的,倒转的
This is the inverse of his earlier proposition.
这和他早些时候提的建议截然相反.
inversely
ad. 相反地
暂无例句
inversion
n. 倒转,否定,倒置
暂无例句
invert(pt.: inverted, pp.: inverted, prp.: inverting, pl.: inverts)
a. 转化的

v. 反转,颠倒

[计算机] 反置
The chairs were inverted on the table.
椅子被倒置过来放在了桌子上。
invest(pt.: invested, pp.: invested, prp.: investing)
v. 投资,花费,授与
I won't invest my money in his company.
我不会把我的钱投资到他的公司。

The crimes committed there invested the place with an air of mystery and gloom.
在那里发生罪案後,该地笼罩上一种阴森诡秘的气氛。
investigate(pt.: investigated, pp.: investigated, prp.: investigating)
v. 调查,研究

[计算机] 研究
The police are investigating the murder.
警察正在调查这件谋杀案。

The company hired a detective to investigate the accident.
公司雇佣了一名侦探来调查这次事故。
investigation(pl.: investigations)
n. 调查
The accident is under investigation.
这一事故正在调查之中。

The government made an investigation of the employment in the public and private sectors.
政府对国营和私营部门的就业情况作了一次调查。
investment(pl.: investments)
n. 投资,投入,投资额
The government is trying to attract more investment into the shipbuilding industry.
政府正在试图吸引更多资金投资到造船业方面来。

Antiques are a very safe investment.
古玩是一种非常保险的投资对象。
investor(pl.: investors)
n. 投资者
An investor of capital in business, especially one having a major financial interest in an important enterprise.
资本家一名商业的投资者,尤指一个在一重要的企业中有重大财政利益的人

Our government will not nationalize or requisition investment any property of investor.
我国政府不会把投资者的资金和财产收归国有或征用。
invigilate
v. 监考
暂无例句
invincible
a. 不可征服的,难以制服的
We have an invincible army.
我们有一支不可战胜的军队。

Our manager has an invincible will.
我们的经理有着坚强的意志。
invisible(pl.: invisibles)
a. 看不见的,无形的
Germs are invisible to the naked eye.
细菌用肉眼看不见。

Some stars are invisible to the naked eye.
有些星体肉眼是看不见的。
invitation(pl.: invitations)
n. 邀请
Thank you for your kind invitation.
谢谢你的盛情邀请。

She may be offended if you don't reply to her invitation.
她请你, 你要是不回个信儿就可能把她得罪了.
invite(pt.: invited, pp.: invited, prp.: inviting)
v. 邀请
We invited all our relatives to the wedding.
我们邀请了所有的亲戚来参加婚礼。

You are just inviting trouble if you do that.
你那么做就是在自找麻烦。
inviting
a. 吸引人的,诱人的
She showed me her gratitude by inviting me to dinner.
她邀请我吃饭以表示她的感激。

You are just inviting trouble if you do that.
你那么做就是在自找麻烦。
invoice(pt.: invoiced, pp.: invoiced, prp.: invoicing)
n. 发票,发货单,货物

v. 开发票,记清单
A signed invoice presumes receipt of the shipment.
经过签字的发票表示货物已经收到。

The invoice was for 35 cif.
发票为到岸价35英镑.
invoke(pt.: invoked, pp.: invoked, prp.: invoking)
[计算机] 调用
They invoked help in the desperate situation.
他们在走投无路的情况下恳求援助。

The government has invoked the official secret act in having the book banned.
政府援引国家机密保密法以禁该书。
involuntary
a. 自然而然的,无意识的,不知不觉的
She gave an involuntary smile.
她不由自主地笑了笑。

The involuntary and consistent response of an organism to a given stimulus.
生理反应生物体对所受到的刺激作出的无意识的连贯反应
involve(pt.: involved, pp.: involved, prp.: involving)
v. 包含,含有,使陷入,使卷入,牵涉
How should we involve ourselves in school life?
我们应该怎样投入学校生活?

Painting the room involved moving out the piano.
粉刷房间就要把钢琴搬出去。
involved
v. 涉及(包含,遍及,占用,促成,自乘)

a. 所包含的(形式复杂的)
The reporter is curious to know whether the official is involved in the case.
这个记者很想知道那位官员是否涉及此案。

She was quite positive about the amount of money involved.
她对所涉及的钱数十分肯定.
involvement
n. 包含(缠绕,混乱,复杂的情况)
The police are investigating his possible involvement in the crime.
警方正在调查他卷入那桩罪行的可能性。

Many people were elected to take part in democratic involvement.
很多人被选举参与民主管理。
inward(pl.: inwards)
a. 内心的,向内的,本来的
His shaking hands showed his inward fear.
他颤抖的双手显示出他内心的恐惧。

The door opened inward into the room.
门是朝房间里面开的。
inwards
ad. 向内地
Does the window open inwards or outwards?
这窗户是朝里开的还是朝外开的?

His shaking hands showed his inward fear.
他颤抖的双手显示出他内心的恐惧。
iodine
n. 碘,碘酒
A tincture of iodine may be used medically.
碘酒可以作为医药使用。

The doctor painted iodine on the cut.
医生在伤口上涂点碘酒。
ion
n. 离子
A crystal defect caused by the absence of an atom, an ion, or a molecule in a crystal lattice.
晶格空位在晶格里由于缺少一个原子、一个离子或一个分子造成晶格空位

A set of eight valence electrons in an atom or ion, forming a stable configuration.
八重态在一个原子或离子中,形成稳定组态的一组八个化合价电子
IOU(pl.: IOUs)
(=I owe you)

n. 借据
I haven't any money; can I give you an IOU for$10?
"我没钱了,我可以给你一张借条借十块钱吗?"

I haven't any money; can I give you an IOU for£5?
我没钱了,我可以给你一张借条借五镑吗?
Ireland
n. 爱尔兰
Do you know where Ireland is?
你知道爱尔兰的方位吗?

What is the population of Ireland?
爱尔兰人口有多少?
iris(pl.: irises)
n. 虹膜,鸢尾属植物,彩虹之女神
Could you teach me how to adjust the iris of the camera?
你能教我怎么调照相机的光圈吗?

Shaped like a sword, as the leaf of an iris.
剑形的,如鸢尾属植物的叶子
Irish
n. 爱尔兰人,爱尔兰语

a. 爱尔兰的
She spoke with an Irish accent.
她说话带有爱尔兰口音。

Many of the Irish went over to America during the famine.
很多爱尔兰人在饥荒期间迁徙到了美国.
iron(pt.: ironed, pp.: ironed, prp.: ironing, pl.: irons)
a. 刚强的

n. 铁,熨斗

v. 熨,烫,烫衣服

vt. 熨烫
This basin is made of iron.
这个盆子是铁做的。

The problem should have been ironed out months ago.
这个问题几个月前就该解决了。
ironic
a. 说反话的, 讽刺的
Madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker.
发疯,对这样一个思维清晰的人莫过于一种带有嘲弄意味的命运
ironical
a. 讽刺的,用反语的
暂无例句
irony(pl.: ironies)
n. 反讽,讽剌,讽剌之事
That's really lovely, that is!' he said with heavy irony.
`那真是可爱极了, 真的!'他故意说反话.

Do I detect a tinge of irony?
我觉得这话有点儿像反话吧?
irregular(pl.: irregulars)
n. 不合规格之物

a. 不规则的,不整齐的,不合法的
To go away without telling your father is most irregular.
不跟你父亲打个招呼就走是非常不合适的。

The coastline in this area is quite irregular.
这个地区的海岸线非常不整齐。
irregularity(pl.: irregularities)
n. 不规则
An irregularity in the force or rhythm of the heartbeat.
心律失常不规则的心跳强度或节奏
irresistible
a. 不可抵抗的,不能压制的
His arguments were irresistible.
他的论据是无法反驳的。

It is so hot, our desire to swim in the pool is irresistible.
天这么热,我们不禁要下去游泳。
irrespective
a. 不顾的,无关的,没关系的
The laws apply to everyone irrespective of race, color, or creed.
法律对人人都适用,不分种族,肤色或信仰。

The law applies to everyone irrespective of race, religion or color.
这项法律适用于任何人,不管其种族、宗教或肤色。
irrevocable
a. 不能唤回的,不能取消的,不能变更的
I am sorry to say the only term of payment we can accept is100% irrevocable documentary letter of credit.
抱歉地说,我们能接受的付款条件只有100%不可撤销跟单信用证。

The decision has been made and is irrevocable.
木已成舟已作出决定,无法反悔
irrigate(pt.: irrigated, pp.: irrigated, prp.: irrigating)
vi. 进行灌溉

vt. 灌溉
They are irrigating with water.
他们正用水灌溉土地。

We have irrigated the desert area to make it fertile.
我们已经灌溉了荒芜地区使它肥沃。
irrigation
n. 灌溉
Irrigation is needed to make crops grow in dry regions.
干旱地区需要灌溉才能使作物生长。

We used the money to set up an irrigation project.
我们把钱用在兴建灌溉工程上了.
irritability
n. 易怒,过敏性,兴奋性
Harshness of manner; ill temper or irritability.
粗暴态度粗暴;脾气暴躁或易怒
irritate(pt.: irritated, pp.: irritated, prp.: irritating)
v. 激怒,使...发怒
His letter irritated me a little.
他的信使我有点恼怒。

Wool irritates my skin.
毛织物会使我的皮肤过敏。
irritation(pl.: irritations)
n. 刺激,烦恼,刺激物
The traffic noise is a constant irritation to city dwellers.
车辆的噪音对城市居民是永无止境的骚扰。

A localized protective reaction of tissue to irritation, injury, or infection, characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes loss of function.
发炎动物组织针对外界刺激、伤害、感染的一种固定保护性发应,表现为疼痛、发红、肿大,有时丧失功能
is
v. 是
Pain past is pleasure.
过去的痛苦即是快乐。

A friend in need is a friend indeed.
患难之交才是真朋友。
Islam
n. 伊斯兰教,回教,回教徒
The people or nations that practice Islam; the Moslem world.
穆斯林国度信奉伊斯兰教的民族或国家;穆斯林世界

The Sunni compose about90 per cent of present-day Islam.
目前回教百分之九十属於正统派。
island(pt.: islanded, pp.: islanded, prp.: islanding, pl.: islands)
a. 岛(国)的

n. 岛
She left the small island and became famous in metropolitan France.
她离开小岛而在法国的大都市中成名。

This island is accessible only by boat.
这个小岛只能坐小船去。
isle(pl.: isles)
n. 岛,群岛

v. 使...成为岛屿,放在岛屿上
Do you know the locations of the British Isles?
你知道不列颠群岛的位置吗?

He later journeyed through the isle of Lemnos whose bold and heartless females, earlier, had slaughtered every male upon the island;
他在那些大胆而残忍的妇女把所有她们的男子杀死之后,曾经在雷姆诺岛旁边经过。
isolate(pt.: isolated, pp.: isolated, prp.: isolating)
a. 孤立的

v. 隔离,孤立

vt. 使隔离,使孤立
Scientists have isolated the virus causing the epidemic.
科学家们已分离出引起这种流行病的病毒。
isolation
n. 隔离,孤立
Looked at in isolation, these facts are not encouraging.
孤立地看,这些事实并不乐观。

He examined each piece of evidence in isolation.
他分别审查每一证据。
isotope
n. 同位素
A radioactive isotope of carbon, especially carbon14.
放射性碳碳的一种放射性同位素,尤指碳14

A radioactive, inert, gaseous isotope of radon, with a half-life of3.92 seconds.
锕射气氡的一种放射性的,惰性的和气态的同位素,其半衰期为3。92秒
issue(pt.: issued, pp.: issued, prp.: issuing, pl.: issues)
n.发行物,期刊号,争论点

v. 发行,流出,造成...结果
Banknotes of this design were first issued 10 years ago.
这种图案的钞票是十年前首次发行的。

Parliament will debate the nationalization issue next week.
议会将在下周辩论国有化议题。
it
pron. 它
It's Friday.
今天星期五。

There is a rosebush near the fence and it is very beautiful.
篱笆附近有一丛玫瑰,长得非常美丽。
Italian
a. 意大利的

n. 意大利人
Rome is an Italian city.
罗马是意大利城市。

Our agent in Rome deals with all our Italian business.
我们在罗马的代理人负责我们在意大利的所有业务。
italic
a. 斜体的
This sentence is in italic type.
本句是用斜体字印刷的.

A line under something, such as a symbol, word, or phrase, used to indicate emphasis or italic type.
下划线划在符号,词或词组下的线,用以表示强调或斜体打印
Italy
n. 意大利
Italy is in the south of Europe.
意大利在欧洲的南部。

They spent a week motoring through Italy.
他们花了一星期,驾车周游意大利。
itch(pt.: itched, pp.: itched, prp.: itching)
n. 痒,渴望,疥癣

v. 使...痒,渴望
The boys were itching for the lesson to end.
那些男孩子们渴望下课。

Are your mosquito bites still itching?
你被蚊子咬的地方还在痒吗?
item(pl.: items)
n. 项目,条款
Are there any interesting news items in the paper this morning?
今天早晨报上有什么有趣的新闻吗?

Let us go on to the next item on the agenda.
让我们继续讨论议程上的下一个项目。
itemize(pt.: itemized, pp.: itemized, prp.: itemizing)
v. 分列
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items
名目
The management is asking everyone to produce ten more items each day; that should sort out the sheep from the goats.
资方要求每人每天多生产10个品目,那就能区分合格者与不合格者了。

The items are listed in order of importance.
这些项目是根据其重要性排列的。
iterate(pt.: iterated, pp.: iterated, prp.: iterating)
v. 重做,反复重申

vt. 反复申说
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iteration
迭代(法),循环,重复
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iterative
迭代的,重复的
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itinerary(pl.: itineraries)
n. 旅程,旅行指南,游记

a. 巡回的,游历的,旅程的
For the details of their itinerary, I am all to seek.
关于他们的具体旅程,我毫无所知。

This itinerary leaves us plenty of leeway.
这个旅行计划给我们留有很多自由活动的余地.
its
pron. 它的
The little cat drank its milk and washed its face.
小猫喝了牛奶,又洗了脸。

The baby threw its food on the floor.
那个小孩儿把食物扔到地上了。
itself
pron. 它自己,它本身
The government made itself unpopular.
这届政府使得自己失去人心。

The snake coiled itself around the tree.
蛇盘绕在树上。
ivory(pl.: ivories)
n. 象牙,乳白色

a. 象牙制的,乳白色的
Gold, slaves and ivory were sent north.
黄金、奴隶和象牙被运送到北方。

Made of gold and ivory, as certain pieces of sculpture or artwork in ancient Greece.
由黄金和象牙制成的由黄金和象牙制成的,如古希腊某些雕刻或工艺品
jack(pt.: jacked, pp.: jacked, prp.: jacking, pl.: jacks)
n. 插座,千斤顶,男人

v. 抬起,提醒,扛举

n. 杰克
Jack up the car, please.
请用千斤顶把汽车托起来。

You need a jack to lift the car before repairing it.
修汽车前,你得用千斤顶把汽车抬起来。
jacket(pt.: jacketed, pp.: jacketed, prp.: jacketing, pl.: jackets)
n. 短上衣,茄克衫
My brother wants to buy a sport jacket.
我弟弟想买一件运动衫。

She has a red jacket on.
她穿著一件红色的短上衣。
jade
n. 玉
It's a collection of Chinese jade.
这是收藏的一批中国玉器。

This jade dragon is a genuine antique.
这件玉龙是真正的古玩。
jagged
a. 有缺口的(参差不齐的)
A jagged wound or cut.
锯齿状的伤口或裂口
jail(pt.: jailed, pp.: jailed, prp.: jailing, pl.: jails)
n. 监牢,监狱,拘留所

v. 监禁,下狱
The prisoner was put into the jail with fetters.
这个犯人被戴上脚镣投进了监狱。

A jail for the detention of military personnel guilty of minor offenses or awaiting court-martial.
军人禁闭室军队中拘禁犯有轻微过失的军人或等候军事宣判的军人的监牢
jam
n. 果酱,拥塞之物,堵塞

v. 挤,塞满,混杂
Traffic jams in the town happen everyday.
城里的交通天天堵塞。

The government tried to jam the guerrillas' telecommunication.
政府设法干扰游击队的无线电通讯。
janitor(pl.: janitors)
n. 守卫,门警,管理人
He is a school janitor.
他是学校的门卫。

The janitor is very conscientious.
那个管理员很认真。
January
n. 一月
The accident happened on January 8th.
那件事故发生在一月八日。

I was born on January eleventh.
我生于一月十一日。
Japan
n. 日本漆; 亮漆 日本式漆器 日本式物品
Japan lies to the east of China.
日本在中国的东面。

The ship launched in the direction of Japan.
船起航前往日本。
Japanese(pl.: Japanese)
a. 日本的

n. 日本人,日语
We went to the park to see Japanese cherry blossoms.
我们到公园去看日本樱花。

Do you speak Japanese?
你会说日语吗?
jar
n. 广口瓶,震动,刺耳声

v. 震惊,冲突,发刺耳声
How much is a jar of peanut butter?
一瓶花生酱多少钱?

Their opinion jarred with ours.
他们的意见与我们不一致。
jargon(pt.: jargoned, pp.: jargoned, prp.: jargoning, pl.: jargons)
n. 行话
The special terminology understood among the members of a profession, discipline, or class but obscure to the general population; jargon.
术语,行话在一个职业、学科或阶层的成员间能被理解的特殊术语,但对一般大众来说却晦涩难懂;专门术语

The jargon of a particular group; cant.
黑话,行话某一特殊团体的行话;黑话
jaw(pt.: jawed, pp.: jawed, prp.: jawing, pl.: jaws)
n. 颚,颌

v. 喋喋不休,教训
On hearing the news, his jaw dropped.
听到这个消息,他惊讶得张口结舌。

My jaw dropped when I saw how much the meal had cost.
我看到那顿饭要花这麽多钱真大吃一惊。
jaws
n. 口,狭口,咽喉
Any of various hand or power tools with fixed or adjustable jaws for gripping, turning, or twisting objects such as nuts, bolts, or pipes.
扳手一种有固定或可调整的钳口的手用或机械工具,用来咬合、转动或扭转如镙钉、镙铨或管子的物体

A clamping device of metal or wood, usually consisting of two jaws closed or opened by a screw or lever, used in carpentry or metalworking to hold a piece in position.
虎钳由金属或木头做成的钳夹工具,通常由两个靠螺旋或标杆进行开合的部件组成,用于木工业或五金业中使物件定位
jazz(pt.: jazzed, pp.: jazzed, prp.: jazzing)
n. 爵士乐
She's potty about jazz.
她迷上了爵士音乐.

Jazz has never really turned me on.
我从未对爵士乐真正产生过兴趣。
jealous
a. 妒忌的
They may feel jealous of his success.
他们也许妒嫉他的成功。

She is a wee bit jealous.
她有点儿嫉妒。
jealousy(pl.: jealousies)
n. 妒忌
His many little jealousies harmed their marriage.
他那许多妒嫉的言行妨害了他们的婚姻生活。

Your remark excited him to jealousy.
你的话引起了他的嫉妒。
jean(pl.: jeans)
n. 牛仔裤,牛仔布,斜纹棉布

n. 珍
Jean is a blue-eyed girl.
珍是个蓝眼睛的女孩。

I feel rather overdressed in this suit everyone else is wearing jeans!
我觉得穿这身西服太讲究了--别人全都穿牛仔裤!
jeans
n. 牛仔裤
Both my sister and I like to wear jeans.
我姐姐和我都喜欢穿牛仔裤。

Will denim jeans ever go out of date?
粗布牛仔裤会过时吗?
jeep
n. 吉普车
A jeep is ideal for driving over rough terrain.
吉普车很适合在高低不平的路面上行驶.

No sooner had his luggage been loaded than the jeep started off.
他的行李刚一装上车,吉普车就开走了。
jeer(pt.: jeered, pp.: jeered, prp.: jeering, pl.: jeers)
n. 嘲笑,讥评,戏弄

v. 嘲弄,揶揄,戏弄
He jeered at a defeated opponent.
他嘲弄被击败的对手.

They jeered at the speaker.
他们讥笑发言的人。
jelly(pt.: jellied, pp.: jellied, prp.: jellying, pl.: jellies)
n. 果冻

v. 结冻
Apple jelly is the little girl's favorite.
苹果冻是这个小女孩最喜欢的。

You won't get a good set if you put too much water in the jelly.
果冻搀水太多就凝固不好了.
jeopardize(pt.: jeopardized, pp.: jeopardized, prp.: jeopardizing)
v. 危害,使受危困,使陷危地
The security of the whole operation has been jeopardized by one careless person.
整个作业的安全让一个粗心大意的人给破坏了.

If you are rude to the boss, it may jeopardize your chance of success.
如果你对老板没有礼貌,那也许会危及你事业的成功。
jerk
n. (口语)笨蛋,性情古怪的人,急拉,肌肉抽搐

v. 痉挛,急拉,急推,急动
The knife was stuck but she pulled it out with a jerk.
那把刀子被卡住了,她猛地一拔,把它拔了出来。

The bus jerked to a stop.
公共汽车猛然刹车停住了。
Jesus
n. 耶稣
Jesus was the founder of the Christian religion.
耶稣是基督教的创始人。

They brought the children to Jesus and he blessed them.
他们把孩子们领到耶稣跟前, 耶稣就赐福予他们.
jet
n. 喷射,喷出,黑玉

v. 射出,迸出,喷射
He left on the jet plane.
他坐飞机离开了。

The accident happened as the jet was about to take off.
喷气式飞机正要起飞时出了事故。
jettison(pt.: jettisoned, pp.: jettisoned, prp.: jettisoning)
n. 投弃,投弃货物
The first-stage vehicle is used to launch the rocket and is then jettisoned in the upper atmosphere.
第一级运载火箭是用来发射火箭的, 进入高层大气後即抛掉.

A ship jettisoning wastes; a pilot jettisoning aircraft fuel.
一艘正在丢弃废物的船;一个正在抛弃飞机燃料的飞行员
Jew(pt.: jewed, pp.: jewed, prp.: jewing, pl.: Jews)
n. 犹太人
He is as rich as a Jew.
他是个大财主。

One who is not a Christian, Moslem, or Jew; a heathen.
异教徒基督教、犹太教或伊斯兰教徒以外的人;异教徒
jewel(pt.: jeweled, pp.: jeweled, prp.: jeweling, pl.: jewels)
n. 宝石

v. 镶以宝石
The book is the jewel of his collection.
这本书是他藏书中最珍贵的一本。

Virtue is a jewel of great price.
【谚】美德是无价之宝。
jewelry
n. 珠宝,珠宝类
Jewelry and lace are mostly feminine belongings.
珠宝和蕾丝大多是女性用品。

Platinum is used to make jewelry.
白金常常用来做珠宝饰物。
Jewish
a. 犹太人的
Here is a local Jewish community.
这是当地犹太人的一个社区。

Jewish culture is famous.
犹太人的文化很著名。
jingle(pt.: jingled, pp.: jingled, prp.: jingling, pl.: jingles)
n. 叮当声

v. 作叮当声,押韵
The coins jingled in his pocket.
他衣袋里的硬币叮当乱响。

I can't stop humming that awful jelly jingle.
我忍不住常哼那支难听的果冻广告歌。
jitter(pt.: jittered, pp.: jittered, prp.: jittering, pl.: jitters)
n. 振动(信号的不稳定性)

vt 散开(极为紧张)
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Job
n. 工作
The whole job only takes half an hour.
整个工作只需要半个小时。

Raising money is your job.
筹集资金是你的任务。
jobber(pl.: jobbers)
n. 批发商
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jobless
a. 失业的
Not having work; jobless.
失业的没有工作的;无工作的

A homeless or jobless person; a vagrant.
流浪汉无家可归的或失业的人;流浪者
jog
n. 轻推,轻撞,漫步

v. 轻推,蹒跚行进,慢跑
The wagon jogged along on the rough road.
马车沿着崎岖不平的道路颠簸前行。

You jogged my elbow and spoiled what I was drawing.
你撞到了我的手肘,弄坏了我正在画的图画。
joggle(pt.: joggled, pp.: joggled, prp.: joggling)
v. 轻摇,摇动,摇曳

n. 轻摇,摇动,臼合
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join(pt.: joined, pp.: joined, prp.: joining, pl.: joins)
v. 参加,结合,加入
He joined us in the discussion yesterday.
他昨天参加了我们的讨论。

Can you see the join in the coat?
你能看到衣服上的接缝吗?
joint(pt.: jointed, pp.: jointed, prp.: jointing, pl.: joints)
a. 联合的,共同的

n. 关节,接合处

v. 连接,贴合
The doctor put his bone into the joint again.
医生使他的骨头复位。

The delays put the whole schedule out of joint.
一再的拖延打乱了全部安排。
joke(pt.: joked, pp.: joked, prp.: joking, pl.: jokes)
n. 笑话,玩笑

v. 开玩笑
It is no joke.
这可不是开玩笑的事。

You must be joking.
你一定是在开玩笑吧。
joking
a. 戏谑的,开玩笑的

vbl. 戏谑,开玩笑
I knew she was joking because she had a big grin on her face.
我知道她是在开玩笑,因为她脸上堆满笑容。

Laughing and joking are considered improper behaviors at a funeral.
在葬礼上发笑或开玩笑是失礼的行为。
jolly(pt.: jollied, pp.: jollied, prp.: jollying)
a. 愉快的,高兴的,宜人的

v. 恭维,奉承

ad. 非常,极为
It's time we jolly them up.
是给他们鼓劲的时候了。

They jollied the little girl into going with them.
他们哄得那女孩跟他们一起去。
jolt(pt.: jolted, pp.: jolted, prp.: jolting, pl.: jolts)
n. 震摇,摇动,颠簸

v. 颠簸而行,震摇
The news of the accident gave her an unpleasant jolt.
她听到出事的消息吃了一惊。

The car stopped with a jolt.
汽车停止时震动了一下。
jot(pt.: jotted, pp.: jotted, prp.: jotting)
n. 少量

v. 匆匆记下

vi. 草草记下

vt. 匆匆写下
There's not a jot of truth in his story.
他讲的一句实话也没有。

I'll just jot down their phone number before I forget it.
我得把电话号码记下来,以免待会儿忘记。
journal(pl.: journals)
n. 日记,杂志,日报
He subscribed to a journal this year.
今年他订了一份期刊。

The journal is published monthly.
那本杂志是月刊.
journalism
n. 新闻工作,新闻业
He's a journalist on the Daily Telegraph'.
他是《每日电讯报》的记者.

Rewarding a criminal by paying him for an exclusive account of his crime is one of the worst forms of cheque-book journalism.
重金酬劳罪犯以取得独家报道其犯罪的权利是重金新闻业最糟糕的形式之一。
journalist(pl.: journalists)
n. 记者,新闻工作者
This journalist's works are popular among young people.
这位新闻记者的著作很受年轻人的欢迎。

The journalist did not want to reveal the identity of his informant.
那个新闻工作者不想透露消息提供人的身分。
journey(pt.: journeyed, pp.: journeyed, prp.: journeying, pl.: journeys)
n. 旅程,旅行,行程

v. 旅行
She will journey to Latin America from Canada.
她将从加拿大动身去拉丁美洲。

He is going to make a long journey.
他要作一次长途旅行。
joy(pt.: joyed, pp.: joyed, prp.: joying, pl.: joys)
n. 欢乐,喜悦,乐趣,乐事

v. 欢乐,高兴,乐趣
I saw the joy in her smiling face.
从她的笑脸上我看到欢欣。

Joy mingled with surprises.
喜悦和惊异交织在一起。
joyful
a. 欢喜的,高兴的,令人高兴的
Imagine the joyful scene when they were reunited with their lost daughter.
他们与失散的女儿团聚,快乐的情景是可想而知的。

The meeting between the two families was a joyful one.
这两家人的聚会十分愉快.
joystick
控制杆,游戏杆
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judge(pt.: judged, pp.: judged, prp.: judging, pl.: judges)
n. 法官

v. 裁决,判断,审判

vt. 断定,判断
He is an impartial judge.
他是一位公正的法官。

We judge that he is the best candidate.
我们认为他是最佳人选。
judgement
n. 判断
He passed judgement on the guilty man.
他对那个罪犯做出了裁决。

Politicians should not engage in business affairs that might affect their political judgement.
政治家不应该参与那些可能会影响其政治判断力的商业事务。
judgment(pl.: judgments)
n. 裁判,宣告,该判决书
He passed judgment on the guilty man.
他对那个罪犯做出了裁决。

In my judgment, we should accept their apology.
依我看,我们应该接受他们的道歉。
judicial
a. 法庭的,公正的,审判上的
The workers decided to take judicial proceedings against the company.
工人们决定对公司正式提起诉讼。

A court judgment, especially a judicial decision of the punishment to be inflicted on one adjudged guilty.
判决法庭的判决,尤其指对已判决有罪的人加以处罚的法院的刑罚决定
jug(pt.: jugged, pp.: jugged, prp.: jugging, pl.: jugs)
n. 水壶,监牢
She poured some water into the earthenware jug.
她向那个陶罐里倒了些水。

He invited me to eat some jugged hare with him together.
他邀请我和他一块吃些罐焖野兔。
juice
n. 果汁
She juiced an orange for her breakfast.
她用一只橙子榨汁作早餐饮料。

Would you like some tomato juice?
你想要些番茄汁吗?
juicy
a. 多汁的
There are some fresh juicy oranges.
那边有些新鲜多汁的橙子。

Tell me all the juicy details.
把有趣的细节都讲给我听。
jukebox
自动电唱机
The jukebox ground out an incessant stream of pop music.
自动电唱机没完没了地放送流行乐曲。
July
n. 七月
July is the hottest month in a year in my hometown.
在我的家乡,七月是一年里最热的一月。

The maximum temperature in July may be 36 Celsius degree.
七月份最高温度可能达到36摄氏度。
jumble
v. 搀杂,混杂

n. 混杂, 混乱
Details of the accident were all jumbled up in his mind.
该事故的详情在他头脑中已混在一起。

There is a jumble of books and papers on the table.
桌子上凌乱地堆着一堆书和报纸。
jump(pt.: jumped, pp.: jumped, prp.: jumping, pl.: jumps)
n. 跳跃,跳动,上涨

v. 跳越,跃过,突升
The horse cleared all the jumps.
这匹马跳过了所有的障碍物。

He jumped to his feet and ran out of the office.
他一下子跳了起来,跑出了办公室。
jumper
n. 跳跃者, 跳高运动员, 跳跃的动物, 妇女穿的套头外衣, 海员的上衣, 工作服
The child has picked a hole in his new jumper.
孩子的新毛衣上勾了一个洞。

My jumper has gone (ie has worn into holes) at the elbows.
我的毛衣肘部已磨坏.
jumpy
a. 跳跃的,跳动的,神经质的
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junction(pl.: junctions)
n. 联接,会合处,交叉点
The accident happened at one of the country's busiest railway junctions.
事故发生在该国一个极繁忙的铁路交叉点处。

They decided to effect a junction of two armies.
他们决定两军会师。
June
n. 六月

琼(女名)
He started work here last June.
他是去年六月开始在这里工作的。

The campaign lasted from June to October.
这次战役从6月进行到10月。
jungle(pl.: jungles)
a. 丛林的,蛮荒的

n. 丛林,密林
The new road was hacked out of the jungle.
这条新路是在丛林地带开辟出来的。

There's not much jungle 100 miles inland.
向内地100英里处丛林较少。
junior(pl.: juniors)
n. 年少者,地位较低者,大学三年级学生

a. 年少的,下级的,后进的
He is studying at a junior middle school.
他正在上初中。

The president was so young that he was junior to some of his employees.
总裁的年龄甚至是比他的一些雇员还小。
junior college
二年制专科学校
I am so happy to get the letter from you saying that I had been admitted to Moraine Valley Junior College.
接到来信,知道我已被莫莱茵谷专科学校录取,真是高兴万分!
junior high school
n. 初中
I can't remember quarreling with him in junior high school.
我不记得国中时和他吵过架。
juniper(pl.: junipers)
n. 杜松属
The juniper is a type of evergreen bush with purple berries.
杜松子是一种生有紫红色浆果的常绿灌木。
junk
n. 垃圾
He threw away all the junk in the boot of the car.
他把汽车行李箱中所有废弃的旧物都扔了出去。

Junk is anything that has outlived its usefulness.
破烂货,是一些比它本身的用处还活久了的东西。
junk food
n. 垃圾食品,无营养食品
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junket(pt.: junketed, pp.: junketed, prp.: junketing)
n. 野宴,游览
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junkyard
n. (美)(既为堆放又兼作市场的)废品旧货栈
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Juno
n. [罗神]朱诺
The eyes of Argus Juno took and scattered as ornaments on the tail of her peacock, where they remain to this day.
朱诺取下阿尔戈斯的眼睛,撒在她的孔雀的尾巴上作为装饰,直到今天这些眼睛还呆在老地方。

Mars(Ares) was the son of Jupiter and Juno.
马尔斯(阿瑞斯)是朱庇特和朱诺的儿子。
junta(pl.: juntas)
n. 派别,团体
The action of the ruling junta have been criticized in the press.
掌权的政协委员务会的行为已在报上受到批评。

The military junta is determined to put down all political opposition.
这个军人集团决心镇压政治上的一切反对派。
junto(pl.: juntos)
n. 秘密结社,私党
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Jupiter
n. 木星
The planets of our solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
我们太阳系的行星有水星、金星、地球、火星、木星、土星、天王星、海王星。

How many moons does Jupiter have?
木星有多少卫星?
jurisdiction
n. 司法权,审判权,管辖权
This affair is within his jurisdiction.
这件事情在他的管辖权限之内。

The court has no jurisdiction over foreign diplomats living in this country.
法院对居住在本国的外交官无裁判权。
jurisprudence
n. 法律学,法学
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juror
n. 陪审员
Judge or juror favour one of the parties in a case.
法官或陪审员偏袒诉讼案当事人中的一方。

The juror expertly answered the lawyer's questions and showed he had something on the ball.
陪审员巧妙地回答了律师的问题,显示出他很有才干。
jury(pl.: juries)
n. 陪审团
The jury found the prisoner not guilty.
陪审团认定该囚犯无罪。

The appeal jury is made up of 12 people.
陪审团由12人组成。
just
a. 公正的,公平的

ad. 正好,恰好
The stone just missed the boy.
那块石头差点儿砸到男孩。

That's just what I think.
我正是那样想的。
justice(pl.: justices)
n. 司法,正义,公正

n. 上诉法庭的法官
I won't dispute the justice of his remarks.
我不怀疑他的话是公平合理的。

The police must do all they can to bring criminals to justice.
警方必须竭尽全力追捕罪犯,将他们绳之以法。
justifiable
a. 可辩解的,可证明的,有理的
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justification
n. 辩护,证明正当,释罪

[计算机] 对齐
I suppose that, in justification, he could always claim he had a family to support.
我想他反正会以养家为理由来进行辩解。

I can see no justification for dividing the company into smaller units.
我认为没有理由把公司划分为小单位。
justify(pt.: justified, pp.: justified, prp.: justifying)
v. 替...辩护,证明,证明正当

[计算机] 调整
The policeman was justified in shooting the criminal in self-defence.
那个警察出于自卫枪击罪犯是正当防卫。

Can you justify your action?
你能证明你的行为是正当的吗?
juvenile(pl.: juveniles)
a. 青少年的

n. 青少年
He wrote down to the juvenile readers.
他为青少年读者写浅显的作品。

Now she returned to the subject of juvenile delinquency in that country.
现在她又回过来讲那个国家少年犯罪的问题。
kangaroo(pl.: kangaroo)
n. 袋鼠
The kangaroo is a native of Australia.
袋鼠是产於澳洲的动物。

An exceptionally swift kangaroo.
行动极其敏捷的袋鼠
kanji
日本汉字
暂无例句
katakana
片假名
暂无例句
KB
(KiloByte)1024字节
暂无例句
keen
a. 锋利的,敏锐的,强烈的
The razor has a very keen edge.
这把剃刀有锋利的口。

That is a keen football match.
那是一场激烈的足球比赛。
keep(pt.: kept, pp.: kept, prp.: keeping, pl.: keeps)
n. 生计,维持

v. 保持,保存,维持
I'll only keep you a few minutes.
我只耽搁你几分钟。

That shop keeps everything you will need.
那商店经销所有你需要的东西。
keeper(pl.: keepers)
n. 看守人
The keeper is feeding the animals.
饲养员正在喂动物。

A keeper is only a poacher turned outside in, and a poacher a keeper turned inside out.
看守人只不过是把表面翻进去的偷猎者,而偷猎者也不过是把里面翻出来的看守人罢了。
keeping
n. 一致,协调
The conductor is good at keeping the players together.
乐队指挥善于使表演者奏协调。

His actions are in keeping with his true character.
他的行动和他的真实性格相一致。
kern
紧排
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kernel(pt.: kerneled, pp.: kerneled, prp.: kerneling, pl.: kernels)
n. 核心,中心,精髓

[计算机] 核心
I think there is a kernel of truth in these otherwise frivolous comments.
我认为在这些本来是无关紧要的评论中含有一定的真实性。

The edible kernel of a nut.
核仁坚果的可食的仁
kerosene
n. 煤油
There was a kerosene lamp on the table.
桌子上有一盏煤油灯。

A process by which the hydrocarbon molecules of petroleum are broken into simpler molecules, as of gasoline or kerosene, by the addition of hydrogen under high pressure and in the presence of a catalyst.
氢化裂解将石油的含氢分子分裂成更简单的分子(象汽油和煤油的分子)的过程,此分裂过程是在加催化剂及高压氢气的条件上进行的
ketone
n. 酮
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kettle(pl.: kettles)
n. 水壶
A watched kettle never boils.
心急也没用。

The switch on the kettle won't stay down.
这个水壶上的开关按下时卡不住了。
key(pt.: keyed, pp.: keyed, prp.: keying, pl.: keys)
a. 主要的,关键的

n. 钥匙

vt. 键入
He is a key witness in this case.
在这个案件中,他是一个主要见证人。

She keyed in all the new data.
她键入了所有的新数据。
keyboard(pt.: keyboarded, pp.: keyboarded, prp.: keyboarding, pl.: keyboards)
n. 键盘

vt. 用键盘输入(信息)
The hinged cover protecting the keyboard of a piano.
钢琴盖保护钢琴键盘的可悬挂的盖

A trademark used for a machine that sets type on a metal slug, operated by a keyboard.
行型活字排版机一种商标,用于指利用键盘操作排成铅字条的排字机
keyed
键控的,键入
She keyed in all the new data.
她键入了所有的新数据。

The source entry utility operation during which source statements are keyed in and added a new records in a source member.
一种源输入公用程序的操作,在这一操作过程中,它将键入的源语句作为新记录加到源成员中。
keyhole
n. 钥匙孔
His eyes were glued to the keyhole.
他的眼睛紧贴在钥匙孔上。

He was so narrow-minded he could see through a keyhole with two eyes.
他眼光狭窄,竟然能够用两只眼睛透过一个钥匙孔来看。
keynote(pt.: keynoted, pp.: keynoted, prp.: keynoting, pl.: keynotes)
n. 主旨
Unemployment has been the keynote of the conference.
会议的主题是失业问题.

The governor will keynote the convention.
州长将发表施政方针的演说。
keypad
小键盘
暂无例句
keypunch(pt.: keypunched, pp.: keypunched, prp.: keypunching)
键控穿孔(机)
暂无例句
keystroke
[计算机] 击键
On a keyboard, the force required to depress a key to ensure positive contact and the action of the keystroke.
在键盘上,为保证按下键时接触可靠及完成一次击键动作所需要的力。
keyword
关键字
暂无例句
kick(pt.: kicked, pp.: kicked, prp.: kicking, pl.: kicks)
n. 踢,反冲,后座力

v. 踢,反抗,反冲
He kicked a penalty goal in the football match.
在这场足球赛中,他主罚,踢进了一个球。

That horse kicked me.
那匹马踢了我。
kickback
n. 回答,反扑,退还
I will do it if you kickback a few hundred for my firm.
如果你给我公司几百元回扣我就干。
kid(pt.: kidded, pp.: kidded, prp.: kidding, pl.: kids)
n. 小孩

v. 开玩笑,哄骗,嘲弄
You must be kidding!
你一定是在骗我!

Our kids are playing football.
我们的小孩们在踢足球。
kidnap(pt.: kidnapped, pp.: kidnapped, prp.: kidnaping)
v. 绑架,诱拐,拐骗
She swears she didn't mean to leave Nurse Ellen down there to die. In the same way she says she only pretended to kidnap the children.
她发誓说她并不是想把埃伦保姆丢在那里让她去死。她同时又说她只是假装把孩子们绑架走。

"They'll kidnap the boy, " I said. Finn stared at me. "What in the world for? "
我说:"他们将绑架这个男孩子。"芬恩眼盯着我问道:"这样干究竟是为了什么呢?
kidney(pl.: kidneys)
n. 肾,腰子
Each man has a pair of kidneys.
每个人有一对肾脏。

The surgeon graft the dead man's kidney into his patient.
这位外科医生将死人的两个肾移植到他的病人身上。
kill(pt.: killed, pp.: killed, prp.: killing)
n. 杀,杀戮

v. 杀,破坏,消减
My back is killing me.
我的背疼得要命。

His wife was killed in a car accident.
他的妻子在车祸中丧生。
killer(pl.: killers)
n. 瞄准器(扼杀剂,消光杂质,屠刀,杀人者)
The police chief spoke of his determination to catch the killer.
警长谈到他决意要抓获凶手。

The net result of the long police investigation is that the identity of the killer is still a complete mystery.
警方经长时间调查, 结果凶手的身分仍全然不知.
killing
n. 谋杀,杀戮

a. 杀害的,疲惫的,迷人的

vbl. 杀害,谋杀
The indication is that it is an underworld killing.
迹象表明它是下流社会的谋杀。

The court has made a verdict of unlawful killing.
法庭已经做出不合法杀害的裁决。
kilo(pl.: kilos)
n. 公斤公里之略
I weighed out half a kilo of flour and added it to the mixture.
我秤了半公斤面粉,加到混合物中。

Still, all in all, I hear he is a kilo fatter today than he was yesterday.
但是最重要的是,我听说他今天比昨天肥了1公斤。
kilobyte
n. 千字节
暂无例句
kilocalorie
n. 千卡,大卡
暂无例句
kilogram(pl.: kilograms)
n. 千克,公斤
She weighs 50 kilograms.
她的体重有50公斤。

One kilogram equals 1000 grams.
一公斤等于一千克。
kilometer(pl.: kilometers)
n. =kilometre 公里
The bridge is almost 2 kilometers long.
这座桥差不多有两公里长。

The road is5 kilometer long.
这条马路5公里长。
kilowatt(pl.: kilowatts)
n. 千瓦
A unit of electric power equal to the work done by one kilowatt acting for one hour.
千瓦-小时电功率的单位,等于在一千瓦功率下一小时内消耗的功
kin
a. 亲属关系的

n. 家族,亲属
We are near of kin.
我们是近亲。

Who is your next of kin?
谁是你的健在的最近的亲属?
kind(pl.: kinds)
a. 仁慈的,友好的

n. 种类
We often do this kind of exercise.
我们经常做这类练习。

Taking a blind man across the street is a kind act.
扶盲人过马路是一种善良的行为。
kindergarten(pl.: kindergartens)
n. 幼儿园
It is noisy in the kindergarten.
幼儿园里很嘈杂。

There are many children in the kindergarten.
那个幼儿园里的孩子很多。
kindle(pt.: kindled, pp.: kindled, prp.: kindling)
v. 燃烧,使...著火,引起
Her eyes kindled with excitement.
她的眼睛里闪耀出激动的神色。

The moon kindled the countryside.
月光照耀着郊外。
kindly
a. 和蔼的,温和的,爽快的

ad. 温和地,亲切地
She always spoke kindly to the children.
她总是亲切地和孩子们说话。

Will you kindly put that book back?
请你把那本书放回去好吗?
kindness(pl.: kindnesses)
n. 仁慈,好意
I think it would be a kindness to tell him the bad news straight away.
我认为直截了当地告诉他这个坏消息倒是友好的行为。

Your kindness quite overwhelmed me.
你的好意使我感激难言。
king(pt.: kinged, pp.: kinged, prp.: kinging, pl.: kings)
n. 国王
The king is the most important person in a kingdom.
国王是一个王国中最重要的人物。

To his fans, Elvis will always be the King'.
埃尔维斯的歌迷永远称他为歌王.
kingdom(pl.: kingdoms)
n. 王国
The queen ruled her kingdom wisely.
女王英明地统治着她的王国。

The king is the most important person in a kingdom.
国王是一个王国中最重要的人物。
kiosk
n. 亭,凉亭,报摊
Soon Mr.Ho will install an iron gate across the side entrance to his10-by-4-foot stall, and then he says he will be able to sleep again. But just as he is saying this, a motorist opens a car door and bangs it against the back of the kiosk and the proprietor nearly jumps out of his skin.
不久何先生就会在他的十尺长四尺宽的木屋的侧门前面装一个铁门。他说那样他就可以高枕无忧了。话犹未了,一个驾车人打开车门时,猛然撞到报亭后墙,吓得报亭主人几乎魂不附体。
kiss(pt.: kissed, pp.: kissed, prp.: kissing, pl.: kisses)
n. 吻,轻触

v. 吻,接吻,轻拂
He kissed his wife and children good-bye.
他吻别他的妻子和孩子。

The wind kissed her hair.
微风轻拂着她的头发。
kit
n. 装备,工具箱

v. 装备
They marched twenty miles in full kit.
他们带着全副装备行军二十英里。

The nurse has taken a first-aid kit.
护士已经带上了一套急救用品。
kitchen(pl.: kitchens)
n. 厨房
They usually eat their breakfast in the kitchen.
他们通常在厨房吃早饭。

I was cooking in the kitchen when the telephone rang.
电话铃响的时候我正在厨房里做饭。
kite(pt.: kited, pp.: kited, prp.: kiting, pl.: kites)
n. 风筝
The children are flying kites.
孩子们在放风筝。

A boy is flying a kite in the piazza.
一个小男孩在阳台上放风筝。
kludge
杂牌电脑,组装计算机
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knee(pt.: kneed, pp.: kneed, prp.: kneeing, pl.: knees)
n. 膝,膝盖
His left knee was hurt in a traffic accident.
他的左膝在一次交通事故中受伤了。

She fell and bruised her knee.
她摔倒在地,膝盖上起了紫血块。
kneel(pt.: knelt, pp.: knelt, prp.: kneeling)
v. 跪
She knelt down to pray.
她跪下祈祷。

Something, such as a stool, cushion, or board, on which to kneel.
跪垫下跪时垫在膝下的东西,如跪凳、跪垫或跪板
knife(pt.: knifed, pp.: knifed, prp.: knifing, pl.: knives)
n. 刀

v. 用刀切割,如刀割般
I picked up the knife and threw it out of the window.
我拿起了那把刀,把它扔到了窗外。

His strong voice cut through the hum of conversation like a knife through butter.
他那宏亮有力的声音一下子压倒了嗡嗡的谈话声。
knight(pt.: knighted, pp.: knighted, prp.: knighting, pl.: knights)
n. 骑士,爵士,武士

v. 授以爵位
The knights rushed into the palace to protect their king.
骑士们冲向宫殿去保护国王。

A feudal knight ranking between a knight bachelor and a baron, who was entitled to lead men into battle under his own standard.
方旗爵士一种封建骑士爵位,其勋位在最低级爵士和男爵之间,有权率领随从在自己的方旗下上阵作战
knit(pt.: knitted, pp.: knitted, prp.: knitting)
v. 编织,密接,结合
She often knits while watching TV.
她常常一边看电视一边织毛衣。

I gave her a knitted shawl as a Christmas gift.
我送给她一条编织的披肩作圣诞礼物。
knob(pl.: knobs)
n. 把手,瘤
You may turn the right knob on the TV to switch it on.
你可以拧电视上右边的旋钮把它打开。

`Does this knob come off?' `No, it's fixed on permanently.'
`这个把手能拆下来吗?'`不能, 那是固定的.'
knock(pt.: knocked, pp.: knocked, prp.: knocking, pl.: knocks)
n. 敲,敲打,敲门

v. 敲击,互撞,攻击
He knocked a big hole in the wall.
他把墙撞出了一个大洞。

Someone is knocking at the door.
有人在敲门。
knocker(pl.: knockers)
n. 敲击者,敲门者,门环
One that raps or strikes, especially a door knocker.
敲击者敲击或打击的人,尤指敲门者

At the rat-a-tat of the knocker her heart fly into her mouth.
听到敲击者咚咚声她的心都悬起来了。
knot(pt.: knotted, pp.: knotted, prp.: knotting, pl.: knots)
n. 结

v. 打结

vt. 把...打成结
He knotted a towel about his neck.
他把毛巾系在脖子上。

There is a knot in the board.
这块木板上有个结。
know(pt.: knew, pp.: known, prp.: knowing)
v. 知道,了解,认识
I know what happened.
我知道发生了什么事。

She knows a bargain when she sees one.
她有辨别便宜货的能力。
knowledge
n. 知识
She has a detailed knowledge of this period.
她对这段时期的情况了解地相当详细。

They did it without my knowledge.
他们是背着我做这件事的。
knowledgeable
a. 聪明的,有知识的
Knowledgeable about or constituting all or many subjects; comprehensively broad.
博学多才的关于或组成所有或许多学科知识的;包罗万象的广阔

I do not respect him because he is knowledgeable.
我并非因为他有学问而尊敬他。
known
a. 已知的,有名的

vbl. 知道

[计算机] 已知的
After chemical assay, we have known the composition of the ore.
经过化学分析,我们知道了矿石的构成。

Your theory doesn't square with the known facts.
你的说法跟已知的事实不符.
lab
n. 实验室
The Powell structural research lab at the university of California at San Diego tests new bridge materials such as carbon and fiberglass polymers.
位于圣地亚哥的加州大学鲍威尔建筑实验室试制出了新的桥梁建筑材料,如碳和玻璃纤维聚合体。

He was not in his office and I eventually tracked him down in the lab. So we discussed the problem then and there.
他不在办公室,最后我在实验室里找到了他,在那里我们当场讨论了那个问题。
label(pt.: labeled, pp.: labeled, prp.: labeling, pl.: labels)
n. 标签,签条,商标

v. 贴标签于,分类

n.[计算机]标记, DOS命令 : 加上或修改磁盘的标签
Have you attached labels to the luggage?
你给行李系上标签了吗?

The bottle is labeled poison.
瓶上标明有毒。
labeled
有标签的
The bottle is labeled poison.
瓶上标明有毒。

It is a very expensive camera. I labeled with my English initials in yellow on the back side of it.
那是一架昂贵的像机。在像机皮套的背面,用黄色标着本人英语姓名的第一个字母。
labile
a. 易变的,不稳定的
暂无例句
labor(pt.: labored, pp.: labored, prp.: laboring, pl.: labors)
n. 工作,劳动,劳力,劳方

v. 苦干,劳动,分娩,阵痛

vi. 工作
It takes a lot of labor to build a railway.
修筑一条铁路要花费许多劳动力。

You needn't labor a point that is perfectly plain.
这点很明显,你用不着讲个没完。
laboratory(pl.: laboratories)
n. 实验室;实验大楼
Our professor usually works in the laboratory doing his research.
我们的教授常常在实验室搞研究。

The students will have an experiment in the laboratory tomorrow.
学生们明天要在实验室里做实验。
laborer(pl.: laborers)
n. 劳动者,劳工
The farmer paid 3 laborers to gather the crop.
农场主雇佣3名工人收割庄稼。

A laborer on strike.
罢工者在罢工的劳动者
laborious
a. 艰苦的,费劲的
He has a laborious style of writing.
他的文笔不流畅。

Laborious study or meditation.
刻苦的学习勤奋的学习或思考
labour(pt.: laboured, pp.: laboured, prp.: labouring)
n. (英国)工党
You needn't labour a point that is perfectly plain.
这点很明显,你用不着讲个没完。

It takes a lot of labour to build a railway.
修筑一条铁路要花费许多劳动力。
lace(pt.: laced, pp.: laced, prp.: lacing, pl.: laces)
n. 饰带,花边,缎带

v. 结带子,饰以花边
She wears a dress with delicate lace.
她穿了一件带有精致花边的裙子。

I always have troubles lacing these football boots.
我给足球鞋穿鞋带时总是遇到麻烦。
lack(pt.: lacked, pp.: lacked, prp.: lacking, pl.: lacks)
n. 缺乏,无,不足

v. 缺乏,短少,不足
He is good at his job but he seems to lack confidence.
他工作不错,但似乎缺乏信心。

The plant died for lack of water.
植物因缺水而枯死了。
lackadaisical
a. 无精打采的,无兴趣的
暂无例句
lackey(pl.: lackeys)
n. 仆人,侍从,马屁精

v. 服侍,侍候,奉承
A person of slavish or unquestioning obedience; a lackey.
象奴隶般的人一个象奴隶一般顺从或无条件服从的人;卑躬屈膝者

An accomplice or a lackey who aids in the commission of base or disreputable acts.
同谋,同伙共犯或帮凶,其帮助实施无耻或下流的行为
lacking
a. 缺少的,没有的
The girl always complains about lacking suitable raiment.
这个女孩总是抱怨没有合适的衣服。

She's not lacking in intelligence.
她并不缺乏学识。
laconic
a. 简洁的
Swedish director whose critically acclaimed films, such as The Silence(1963) and Fanny and Alexander(1983), are characterized by slow pace, laconic dialogue, and heavy use of symbolism to explore the psychological states of the characters.
伯格曼,英马尔生于1918瑞典导演,其受到评论界赞扬的电影,如沉默(1963年)和芬尼和亚历山大(1983年),其特点是慢节奏、对话简洁和大量运用象征手法以揭示人物的心理状态
lacquer(pt.: lacquered, pp.: lacquered, prp.: lacquering)
n. 瓷漆,漆,漆器

v. 涂漆
She lacquered the old table.
她给旧桌子上了层漆。
lacrosse
n. 长曲棍球
The goal in soccer, hockey, and lacrosse.
球门足球、曲棍球和长曲棍球的球门
lactic
a. 乳的,乳汁的,由乳汁取得的
暂无例句
lactic acid
乳酸
Now they wear rubber fingers treated with lactic acid.
现在他们戴上了用乳酸处理过的橡皮指套。
lacuna(pl.: lacunas)
n. 空白,空隙
暂无例句
lad(pl.: lads)
n. 少年,小伙子
He is just a lad.
他不过是个小青年。

He's a nice lad, but a bit slow on the draw.
他是个挺不错的小伙子,就是头脑欠灵活。
ladder(pl.: ladders)
n. 梯子
Hard work is often a ladder to success.
发奋工作常是通向成功的阶梯。

The ladder has eight rungs.
这梯子有八级。
lade(pt.: laded, pp.: laden, prp.: lading)
v. 装载
He gave me the bill of lading before leaving.
走之前,他交给我那张提货单。

The bill of lading should be marked as"freight prepaid".
提单上应该注明“运费预付”字样。
laden
a. 充满的,负载的

vbl. 装载
The traditional picture of an English Christmas a table laden with food and drink.
英国圣诞节的传统图景总有1张餐桌,上面摆满了酒菜。
la-di-da
a. 做作的,故作文雅的
I can't stand her or her la-di-da friends.
我受不了她或她那些惺惺作态的朋友.
Ladies
n. <口>公共女厕所,女盥洗室
Ladies and gentlemen, it's a steal at only $50.'
`女士们、 先生们, 这个只卖50美元, 太便宜啦.'

The store owner smiled and whistled and out of the kennel came Lady, who ran down the aisle of his store followed by five teeny tiny balls of fur.
店主笑了,吹了一声口哨,从窝里出来一只母狗,它沿着小店的过道跑过来,后面跟着5个小毛球。
Ladies' Room
女盥洗室
Can you please tell me where the ladies’ room is?
请你告诉我女厕所在哪里好吗?
lady(pl.: ladies)
n. 夫人,女士
She behaved like a lady.
她举止端庄象一个淑女。

The lady appeared with a luxurious fur coat.
那位夫人穿着华贵的毛皮外套来了。
ladybird
n. 瓢虫
暂无例句
ladybug
瓢虫
暂无例句
lag
n. 落后,滞后

v. 落后

vi. 走得慢,落后
The children always lag behind when we go for a walk.
我们出去散步时,孩子们总是落在后面。

There was a long lag in forwarding mail to us.
转寄给我们的邮件晚了很久才拿到。
laggard(pl.: laggards)
a. 缓慢的,落后的

n. 落后者
暂无例句
lagniappe
n. 小赠品
暂无例句
lagoon(pl.: lagoons)
n. 泻湖(污泥贮留池,沼)
暂无例句
Lagos
n. 拉各斯(尼日利亚首都)
He went straight to Lagos, without stopping in Nairobi.
他径直前往拉各斯, 未在内罗毕停留.

The boat put in at Lagos/put into Lagos for repairs.
那船进了拉各斯港进行检修.
laid
lay的过去式(分词)
After the poor old man died, people found20,000 dollars under his laid by.
这位可怜的老死后,人们在他的床下发现了他一点点儿积攒的20,000美元。

The tables were laid lengthways.
这些餐桌是纵向摆放的。
lain
lie的过去分词
I have to warn you that his motives have lain hidden.
我不得不提醒你他的动机还不明。

The dust has lain undisturbed for years. He lay sick in bed.
尘土积在那儿很多年了。他卧病在床
lair(pt.: laired, pp.: laired, prp.: lairing, pl.: lairs)
n. 野兽的巢穴,躲藏处
The kidnappers' lair was an old farm in the hills.
绑架者的藏身处是一座山上的旧农场。
laity
n. 外行人(门外汉)
The new proposals affect both clergy and laity.
新的建议与神职人员和俗人都有关系。
lake
n. 湖
The river fed into a lake.
这条河流入一个湖泊。

We crossed the lake in a canoe.
我们乘独木舟过河。
lakeside
n. 湖边
暂无例句
lamb(pt.: lambed, pp.: lambed, prp.: lambing, pl.: lambs)
n. 羔羊,小羊,羔羊肉
The sheep are lambing this week.
这个星期绵羊要产羔。

She is gentle like a lamb.
她像只小羊羔一样温柔。
lambaste(pt.: lambasted, pp.: lambasted, prp.: lambasting)
v. 痛打,痛骂
暂无例句
lambent
a. 摇曳的
暂无例句
lame
a. 跛足的,僵痛的,不完全的

v. 变跛,使...成残废,瘸行
He gave a lame excuse for being absent.
他找了个站不住脚的理由来解释缺席的原因。

He is lame in one leg and walks with the help of a crutch.
他的一条腿跛了,走路借助于拐杖。
lament(pt.: lamented, pp.: lamented, prp.: lamenting, pl.: laments)
n. 悲叹,悔恨,恸哭

v. 哀悼,悔恨,悲叹
He deeply lamented the death of his wife.
他对妻子的去世深感悲痛。

Short pleasure, long lament.
【谚】痛快一时,痛苦一世。
lamentable
a. 可悲的,哀伤的,可怜的
His death is a lamentable loss of our work.
他的死对我们的工作来说是令人悲痛的损失。

The decision they made is a lamentable lack of foresight.
他们做的决定实在缺乏远见。
lamentation(pl.: lamentations)
n. 悲痛,哀悼,痛哭
We could hear her lamentations through the closed door.
我们听见她关着门在哭。

Much lamentation followed the death of the old king.
老国王晏驾, 人们悲恸不已.
laminate(pt.: laminated, pp.: laminated, prp.: laminating)
v. 切成薄板(片)
暂无例句
laminated
a. 薄板的
A raised bubble, as on a painted or laminated surface.
浮泡如漆面或层压的表面的气泡
lamp(pl.: lamps)
n. 灯
A miner's lamp is fixed onto his helmet.
矿灯固定在矿工的头盔上。

There was a kerosene lamp on the table.
桌子上有一盏煤油灯。
lampoon(pt.: lampooned, pp.: lampooned, prp.: lampooning)
n. 讽刺文章

v. 讽刺

vt. 嘲讽
His cartoons mercilessly lampooned the leading politicians of the day.
他的讽刺漫画无情地挖苦了当今的政界要人.
lamppost
n. 路灯柱
He drove full tilt intothe lamppost.
他车开得飞快, 撞上了路灯柱.

The dog was sniffing at the lamppost.
那条狗在灯柱旁嗅来嗅去。
lampshade
n. 灯罩
The lampshade will soften the light.
这个灯罩能使光线柔和一些.

The oil-lamp needs a new globe, spherical lampshade.
这油灯需配个新的圆灯罩.
LAN
局域网
Thank you for the book you sent me through Hu Lan.
谢谢你请胡兰转寄给我的书。

Li Lan seldom goes out by herself.
李兰很少自己单独出门。
Lancaster
n. 兰开斯特
We turned off the motorway at Lancaster.
我们在兰开斯特转弯离开了高速公路.
lance(pt.: lanced, pp.: lanced, prp.: lancing, pl.: lances)
n. 枪矛,执矛战士

v. 以枪矛攻击,冲进
The horseman aimed his lance at his quarry.
骑手把长矛对准了他的猎物。

Marvelous, Lance from usa have clock10 second to set a new100-meter world record.
好极了,美国的兰斯用10秒的成绩刷新了100米世界纪录。
land(pt.: landed, pp.: landed, prp.: landing, pl.: lands)
n. 陆地,国土,土地

v. 登陆,登岸,卸货
We are glad to be on land again.
我们很高兴又踏上陆地了。

The pilot landed the plane safely.
驾驶员使飞机安全降落。
land bridge
地峡
暂无例句
landed
a. 有田地的
The pilot landed the plane safely.
驾驶员使飞机安全降落。

I found myself landed with three extra guests for dinner.
我到时候才知道我得多招待三个客人吃饭。
landfill
n. 垃圾堆
暂无例句
landform
n. 地形
暂无例句
landing(pl.: landings)
n. 登陆,码头,降落

vbl. 登陆,降落,卸货
My room door opens off the top landing.
我家的房门朝着顶楼楼梯平台。

The plane's landing was delayed because of fog.
飞机因大雾推迟降落。
landing strip
n. 飞机的起落跑道
The military aircraft circled over the landing strip for some time before it landed.
这架军用飞机着陆前在着陆跑道上空盘旋了一阵。
landlady(pl.: landladies)
n. 女房东
He likes being mothered by his landlady.
他喜欢女房东无微不至地照顾他.

"Easy does it, " said the landlady when we moved the sofa upstairs.
当我们把沙发往楼上搬时,女房东说:"慢慢来,小心点。"
landless
a. 无土地的,无陆地的
暂无例句
landlord(pl.: landlords)
n. 地主,房东
It's a nice pub, except for the landlord.
酒店很不错,但是那店主却不怎么样。

My landlord is turning me out at the end of the month.
我的房东让我月底搬走.
landscape(pt.: landscaped, pp.: landscaped, prp.: landscaping, pl.: landscapes)
n. 风景,山水,风景画

v. 美化…的景观,进行造园工程
That is an oil painting of a landscape in spring.
那是一幅描绘春天景色的油画。

This landscape is disfigured by a power station.
风景被发电厂破坏了。
lane(pl.: lanes)
n. 小路,小巷,行车道
That lane will take you to his house.
你从那条小巷就可以走到他家。

The lane is the boundary of our land.
那条小路就是我们这片地的界线.
language(pl.: languages)
n. 语言
Chinese is my native language.
汉语是我的母语。

What languages can you speak?
你会说什么语言?
languid
a. 疲倦的,无力的,阴沉的
He speaks with a languid drawl.
他慢吞吞拉着长调说话。

I was angry with his languid movements.
我被他那懒洋洋的动作激怒了。
lantern(pl.: lanterns)
n. 灯笼
The Chinese palace lanterns are famous for their delicacy.
中国的宫灯以精巧闻名。

A little lantern blinked in the darkness.
一盏小灯笼在黑暗中微微闪光。
lap
n. 膝盖,舐声,一周

v. 重叠,包裹,轻拍
The cat lapped up the milk.
猫舔食牛奶。

The waves gently lap against the shore.
海浪轻轻地拍打着海岸。
lapse(pt.: lapsed, pp.: lapsed, prp.: lapsing, pl.: lapses)
n. 过失,流逝,失效

v. 犯错,堕落,退步
After a lapse of several years he came back to see us.
数年不见之后,他又回来看我们了。

I started to eat the peas with my hands, but I don't think anyone noticed my little lapse.
我开始用手吃豌豆,但我想没有人注意到我的小错误。
laptop
便携式电脑,膝上型电脑
暂无例句
large
a. 大的,大量的,宽大的
Shanghai is a large city.
上海是一个大城市。

The question is discussed at large in my report.
我在报告中对该问题作了详细的探讨。
largely
ad. 大部分,主要地
His successes were largely due to luck.
他的成功主要靠运气。

The team's success was largely due to her efforts.
该队的成功在很大程度上是由於她的努力。
lark
n. 云雀,欢乐,百灵鸟
He only said it for a lark.
他只是说着玩而已。

She rose with the lark.
她一大早就起床了。
larynx(pl.: larynges)
n. 喉
A long, slender, flexible rod having a tuft or sponge at the end, used to remove foreign bodies from or apply medication to the larynx or esophagus.
除鲠器,食管探子纤细而可弯曲的长圆棒,其一端有一小片海绵或毛撮,用来去除喉部或食管的外来异物或给喉部或食道上药
laser(pl.: lasers)
n. 激光
Lasers can be used to perform operations nowadays.
现在激光可以用来做手术。

The doctor finished the operation, but his success depended on the backroom boys who had invented the new laser scalpel.
医生做完了手术,但他的成功有赖于那些发明了新型激光手术刀的研究人员。
lash
n. 鞭子,鞭打,睫毛

v. 鞭打,摆动,扎捆
He lashed at his rival for dishonesty.
他严厉斥责对手的欺诈行为。

The cat lashed her tail.
这只猫急速摇动着尾巴。
last
a. 最后的,末尾的,最近的,晚了,迟到了



v. 持续,支持,维持

ad. 最后,后来
He was the last to arrive.
他到得最晚。

Which line comes last in this poem?
这首诗的最后一行是什么?
lasting
a. 永久的,永恒的

vbl. 持续,维持
Having lasting significance or worth; enduring.
历久不衰的,持续的有永久的意义或价值的;持久的

Lasting or living for two years.
持续两年的,生活两年的
lastly
ad. 最后,终于
Lastly, we're going to visit Athens, and fly home from there.
最後我们将访问雅典,然後从那儿乘飞机回国。

Lastly, to conclude this part; as we said in the beginning, that the act of envy had somewhat in it of witchcraft, so there is no other cure of envy, but the cure of witchcraft; and that is, to remove the lot(as they call it) and to lay it upon another.
最后让笔者赘言几句来结束这个部分。如本文开篇所言,嫉妒行为有几分巫术的性质,因此治嫉妒的最好方法就是治巫术的方法,也就是移开世人所谓的“符咒”,使之镇在别人头上。
latch
n. 门闩

v. 上闩
This door won't latch properly.
这门闩不牢。

Please leave the door latch shut.
请把门闩上。
late
a. 迟的,晚的,已故的

ad. 很晚,很迟,晚
We went to bed late.
我们很晚才上床。

The train was 10 minutes late.
火车晚点了10 分钟。
lately
ad. 最近,不久前
I've not been feeling very well lately.
我最近一直感觉不太好。

Professor Green, lately of Princeton, is now head of the department at California.
格林教授不久前在普林斯顿任教,现在是加州大学的系主任。
latency
n. 潜伏,潜在
暂无例句
latent
a. 潜伏的,潜在的
He was infected with a latent infection.
他被感染了一种潜伏性的传染病。

The manager did not find her latent abilities.
经理没有发现她潜在的才能。
later
a. 更迟的,后面的

ad. 稍后,后来
I'll speak with her later.
我要稍后跟她谈。

Angrily the men returned the minutes later to tell their mates,"We had no impact. These men have skins like a rhinoceros."
10分钟后,这些人气呼呼地回来对同伙说:“毫无作用,这些人脸皮真厚。”
lateral(pt.: lateraled, pp.: lateraled, prp.: lateraling, pl.: laterals)
a. 侧面的,旁边的
Having a single, undivided trunk with lateral branches, as in spruce trees.
(茎)贯顶的,(树性)塔状的主轴延伸成不分枝的茎或杆的,如云杉

The lateral or downward movement of dissolved or suspended material within soil when rainfall exceeds evaporation.
淋溶作用当降雨量超过蒸发量时,土壤中溶解或悬浮物的向侧面或向下的运动
latex(pl.: latices)
n. 胶乳,乳液
暂无例句
lathe(pt.: lathed, pp.: lathed, prp.: lathing, pl.: lathes)
n. 车床
That lathe is used for shaping pieces of wood.
那个车床是用来加工木材的。

Do you know how to work a lathe?
你会开车床吗?
Latin
n. 拉丁民族的人,拉丁文,拉丁语

a. 拉丁文的,拉丁人的,拉丁语的
I know nothing about Latin grammar.
我一点都不懂拉丁语法。

Many languages have Latin as their base.
许多语言都以拉丁语为基础。
latitude(pl.: latitudes)
n. 纬度

限制,界限
The new law allows firms a lot less latitude than before in fixing the price of their goods.
新法律在允许各商行给产品定价的自由上比以前少得多了。

The latitude of the island is 30 degrees north.
这个岛的纬度是北纬三十度。
latter
a. 后面的,后者的

pron.&n. 后者
Of these two men, the former is dead but the latter is still alive.
这两个人中,前者已死,而后者仍然活着。

Many support the former alternative, but personally I favour the latter (one).
很多人都赞成前一种办法, 但我个人喜欢後一种.
lattice(pt.: latticed, pp.: latticed, prp.: latticing, pl.: lattices)
n. 格子,组合格子,格子状的东西

v. 制做格子,使成格子状
The space around the altar of a church for the clergy and sometimes the choir, often enclosed by a lattice or railing.
教堂高坛教堂内圣坛周围供牧师有时也供唱师班用的通常围以格子或栅栏的高坛,

A crystal defect caused by the absence of an atom, an ion, or a molecule in a crystal lattice.
晶格空位在晶格里由于缺少一个原子、一个离子或一个分子造成晶格空位
laudable
a. 值得称赞的
暂无例句
laugh(pt.: laughed, pp.: laughed, prp.: laughing, pl.: laughs)
n. 笑,笑声

v. 笑
Don't laugh at him.
不要嘲笑他。

Weeping willows laugh in the breeze.
垂柳迎风欢笑。
laughter
n. 笑,笑声
I can hear his laughter even in the next room.
我在隔壁房间都能听到他的笑声。

Laughter filled the room.
房间里充满了笑声。
launch(pt.: launched)
n.&v. 下水,发射,开始,升天,汽艇
They have launched a man-made satellite successfully.
他们成功地发射了一颗人造卫星。

A new ship is being launched today.
一艘新船下水了。
laundromat
n. <美> 自助洗衣店
暂无例句
laundry(pl.: laundries)
n. 洗衣店,要洗的衣服,洗衣
Has the laundry come back yet?
洗的衣服送回来了吗?

Washing machines take the drudgery out of laundry.
洗衣机把洗衣工作带出了洗衣房。
Laurasia
n. [地质] 劳亚古大陆(板块学说中包括亚、欧、北美的古大陆)
暂无例句
laureate
n. 月桂树叶(授予竞赛的优胜者)
He was awarded the poet laureate by the queen.
他被女王封为桂冠诗人。

We won a laureate cup.
我们赢得了荣誉奖杯。
laurel(pt.: laureled, pp.: laureled, prp.: laureling, pl.: laurels)
n. 月桂树,荣誉

v. 戴桂冠,授予荣誉
All other laurels wither before hers.
所有荣誉和她获得的相比都黯然失色。

Our team won the regional laurels.
我们的球队赢得了地区冠军。
laurels
n. 荣誉
It might be better for his reputation if he stopped writing and rested on his laurels.
也许停止写作,安于现状会对他的声誉更好一点。

New developments are forcing long-established firms to look to their laurels.
新的发展使一些老牌企业也得小心行事才能保持声誉。
Lausanne
n. 洛桑市
暂无例句
lava
n. 熔岩,火山岩
I've seen the stream of lava from a volcano.
我见过火山喷发出的熔岩流。

The volcano spewed molten lava.
火山喷出了熔岩.
lavatory(pl.: lavatories)
n. 盥洗室,厕所
The lavatory windows are made of translucent glass.
厕所窗户是用半透明玻璃做的。

May I use your lavatory I'm bursting! ie I need to urinate urgently.
我可以用用你们的厕所吗--我实在憋不住了.
lave(pt.: laved, pp.: laved, prp.: laving)
vt. 洗涤(沐浴,冲刷,流过)

n. 遗留物
She will never lave home; she is too tied to her mother's apron strings.
她永远也离不开家;她太依赖她的母亲了。

I lave done my duty.
我已尽了我的责任。
lavender(pt.: lavendered, pp.: lavendered, prp.: lavendering)
n. 淡紫色,熏衣草
This is a kind of lavender-water.
这是一种熏衣草香水。

I bought some lavender writing paper.
我买了一些淡紫色的信纸。
lavish(pt.: lavished, pp.: lavished, prp.: lavishing)
a. 大方的,丰富的,浪费的

v. 浪费,慷慨给予
She lavished kindness on them.
她对他们过份和气。

That is a vast and lavish party.
那是个规模盛大、极其铺张的宴会。
lavishly
ad. 浪费地,丰富地
His house is lavishly adorned.
他的家装饰得非常华丽。

Spent lavishly on dinner just for effect.
晚餐吃得很奢侈浪费只是为了面子上好看
law(pl.: laws)
n. 法律
The law forbids stealing.
法律禁止盗窃。

He's always laying down the law about gardening but he really doesn't know much about it.
他总是对园艺工作发号施令,其实他只是一知半解。
lawful
a. 法律许可的,守法的,合法的
It is not lawful to do that.
做那事是不合法的。

She is a lawful citizen.
她是个守法的公民。
lawfully
ad. 依法地,法定地,合法地
暂无例句
lawgiver
n. 拟定法典者,立法者
暂无例句
lawless
a. 无法无天的
The western part of America was lawless 200 years ago.
二百年前,美国西部是没有法纪的。

To sum up, only when strict punishment can be imposed on the lawless, can social stability be maintained.
总之,唯有当严刑峻罚加之于违法之徒时,才能维持社会安定。
lawmaker
n. 立法者
Increasingly alarmed by high-speed pursuits that are killing hundreds of people every year, police departments around the country, as well as state and Federal lawmakers, are clamping down on the wild, Hollywood-style chases…
每年有数百人死于高速[警匪]追逐,情况越来越令人警惕。全国各地警察单位,各州以及联邦立法机关,正在限制疯狂的好莱坞式的追逐……。
lawn
n. 草地,草坪
Let's have tea on the lawn.
我们到草坪上去喝茶吧。

The reception was held in a pavilion on the lawn.
招待会在草地中的亭子里举行。
lawn mower
割草机
The gardener asked me for a rotatory lawn mower.
园丁向我要一台旋转式割草机。

The gardener asked me for a rotary lawn mower.
园丁向我要一台旋转式割草机。
Lawrence
劳伦斯(英国作家)
Excuse me, sir, hold on. Mrs Lawrence will speak to you herself.
请原谅,先生,先别挂电话,劳伦斯太太要亲自与您讲话。

Lawrence fags away for a pittance.
劳伦斯为了一点微薄的收入而辛苦地工作。
Lawson
n. [姓氏] 劳森
Mr Lawson is nearly eighty, but he's still young at heart and interested in everything we do.
劳森先生近80岁了,但他仍然童心犹在,对我们所做的每一件事都感兴趣。
lawsuit(pl.: lawsuits)
n. 诉讼,控诉
A party engaged in a lawsuit.
诉讼当事人参与诉讼的一个团体

The lawsuit was then pending.
那件讼案因而尚未解决.
lawyer(pl.: lawyers)
n. 律师
He is dreaming of becoming a lawyer.
他梦想着成为律师。

The lawyer explained the new law to us.
律师向我们解释了新法律。
lawyerlike
a. 像律师的
暂无例句
lax
a. 松的,松懈的,不严的

n. 泻肚
暂无例句
laxative
a. 通便的,不简洁的

n. 泻药,缓泻药
The seeds of this plant, widely used as a mild bulk laxative and sometimes added to foods as a dietary source of soluble fiber.
亚麻籽车前的籽这种植物的种子,作为温和的散装缓泻剂而被广泛使用,有时加在食物中作为可溶纤维的饮食上的来源

An agent for purging the bowels, especially a laxative.
泻药通肠的动力物质,尤指泻药
laxity(pl.: laxities)
n. 松驰,放纵
暂无例句
lay(pt.: laid, pp.: laid, prp.: laying)
v. 放置,铺设,产卵

vbl. 横躺,摆放,说谎
He knows the lay of the land here.
他了解这里的地形。

You may lay it on the table.
你可以把它放在桌子上。
layabout
n. 懒汉
暂无例句
layer(pt.: layered, pp.: layered, prp.: layering, pl.: layers)
n. 层
There are several layers of meaning.
有几层不同的含意。

Her husband is a brick layer.
她丈夫是个砌砖匠。
layered
[计算机] 分层的
The earth's crust is layered..
地球的外壳是分层的。

Layered gravel and charcoal to make a filter.
将砂砾和木炭分层以做成过滤器
layman(pl.: laymen)
n. 俗人,门外汉,凡人
Layman is not a clergyman or a priest.
普通信徒有别于教士和牧师。

This book is written for professionals and laymen alike.
这本书既可供专业人员阅读,又可供外行人看。
layoff
n. 临时解雇,操作停止,活动停止期间
Stock prices broke when the firm suddenly announced layoffs.
当公司突然宣布裁员时,股票价格便大跌

Layoffs designed to effect savings. Thus the sentence These measures may affect savings could imply that the measures may reduce savings that have already been realized, whereas These measures may effect savings implies that the measures will cause new savings to come about.
旨在完成存款的歇业。因而句子这些措施可能影响存款暗含这些措施可能减少本以已实现的存款,而这些措施可能完成存款则暗含这些措施将导致新的存款的产生
layout(pl.: layouts)
n. 布局,安排,设计
In a printer or display, a control character used to control the layout or location of information.
在打印机或显示器中,一种用于控制打印或显示信息的布局或位置的控制字符。

Please fax me the layout for the new catalogue.
请用传真机把新目录的版面编排图样传送给我.
laypeople
n. 俗人,外行
暂无例句
laze(pt.: lazed, pp.: lazed, prp.: lazing)
vi. 懒散
Laze around the house.
在屋子周围闲逛

He lazed away in the sun.
他一直懒懒散散地在太阳下逛荡。
lazily
ad. 懒惰地,慢吞吞地
She reclined lazily on the cushions.
她懒洋洋地靠在靠垫上。
laziness
n. 懒惰
One of the frailties of human nature is laziness.
人性的弱点之一是懒惰。

This employee was dismissed for laziness.
这名雇员因为懒惰而被解雇。
lazy
a. 懒惰的
She is getting lazy.
她渐渐懒惰起来。

He is a very lazy person, sleeping all day.
他非常懒惰,整天睡觉。
lazybones
n. 懒骨头,懒人(单复数同形)
The boy is lazybones through and through.
这个男孩是个彻头彻尾的懒虫。

That lazybones has sponged off his brother for years.
那个懒汉多年来一直靠兄弟养活他。
lb
n. 救生船(轻型托架,占线,油毡底层,本机电池)
These fish vary in weight from 3 lb to 5 lb.
这些鱼的重量从3磅到5磅不等.
LCD
(liquid crystal display)液晶显示器
暂无例句
lea
n. 草地,草原
The endless lea will purify your thought.
一望无际的草原会净化你的思想。

The advantage of the emotions is that they lea us astray.
情绪的好处在于引我们走入歧途。
leach(pt.: leached, pp.: leached, prp.: leaching)
v. 过滤,萃取,水浸

n. 过滤,过滤器,滤灰槽
The act or process of leaching.
过滤滤去的行为或过程

The treatment of metal or the separation of metal from ores and ore concentrates by liquid processes, such as leaching, extraction, and precipitation.
水冶金术通过液体过程,象过滤,提炼,沉淀等方法处理金属,从矿石中或矿石浓缩物中分离出金属
lead(pt.: led, pp.: led, prp.: leading)
n. 铅,领引,榜样

v. 引导,带领,以铅接合
The guide led us to the river.
向导带领我们到河边。

What led you to believe I was ill?
什么使你相信我病了?
leaded
a. 加铅的(乙基化的,有引线的)
Leaded gasoline; leaded paint.
含铅汽油;含铅涂料

It's a quarter to4 o'clock.There are only5 minutes left to the end of the game.Our team, with a4 to0 lead, are simply running out the clock.
现在是3:45分,离比赛结束只剩5分钟了,我们队以4比0领先,现在只是在打防守战。
leaden
a. 沉重的,沉闷的,铅灰色的,深灰色的
Drizzle from a leaden sky.
从铅灰色的天空中飘落的雨丝

A leaden conversation.
枯燥无味的谈话
leader(pl.: leaders)
n. 领袖,领导者
Which football team is the leader in the football championship?
现在哪个队在足球锦标赛中领先?

He was elected the leader of the union.
他被选为工会的领导人。
leaders
前导字符
Our leaders made a judicious decision for our company's future.
我们公司的领导为我们公司作出了明智的抉择。

The generals tried to cow opposition to their military rule by imprisoning their leaders.
这些将军通过监禁领导人来威吓反对军事统治的人。
leadership(pl.: leaderships)
n. 领导
She lacks leadership.
她缺乏领导才能。

He was elected to the leadership of the Labour party.
他被选为工党的领导人。
leading
n. 领导,疏导,铅板

a. 领导的,主要的,在前的

vbl. 领导,引领,以铅接合

[计算机] 行间空白
Have you read the leading story in the newspaper?
你看了报纸的头条新闻了吗?

She tried to beat up some support for the campaign she was leading.
她力求赢得人们对她所领导的运动的支持。
leading edge
n. 翼或螺旋桨之前缘, 最先着风之帆缘
Even so, younger buyers and others who have been on the leading edge of trends continue to prefer Japanese cars in disproportionate numbers.
尽管如此,年轻的顾客以及走在时代潮流前面的人,仍然宁买日本汽车,其人数之众简直不成比例。
leaf(pt.: leafed, pp.: leafed, prp.: leafing, pl.: leaves)
n. 叶,树叶,花瓣

v. 生叶,翻...的页
Trees begin to have leaves in spring.
春天,树木开始长叶子了。

This plant has green leaves throughout the year.
这种植物终年常青。
leafless
a. 无叶的
Many trees are leafless in winter.
很多树冬天时就掉光了叶子。
leaflet(pt.: leafleted, pp.: leafleted, prp.: leafleting, pl.: leaflets)
n. 小叶,传单
I pick up a leaflet about the care of teeth.
我拿起一张宣传保护牙齿的传单。

They distributed leaflets to customers.
他们给客户散发传单。
leafy
a. 叶茂盛的,多叶的,叶状的
I like to eat some leafy vegetables in the summer.
在夏天我喜欢吃一些叶状蔬菜。

There is a leafy forest in our hometown.
在我们的家乡有一片树叶茂密的森林。
league(pt.: leagued, pp.: leagued, prp.: leaguing, pl.: leagues)
n. 联盟,社团
Our club is a member of the Football League.
我们的俱乐部是足球联合会的一员。

The police suspected that the bank clerk was in league with the rubbers.
警察怀疑银行职员与强盗有勾结。
leak(pt.: leaked, pp.: leaked, prp.: leaking, pl.: leaks)
n. 漏洞

v. 漏,泄漏

vi. 漏,渗
There is a leak in the roof.
屋顶有一个漏洞。

Can you smell a gas leak?
你能闻到煤气漏气吗?
leakage
n. 泄漏
The washer for preventing leakage is broken.
那个防漏的垫圈坏了。
leaky
a. 漏的
The plumber went down to the cellar to fix the leaky pipe.
管道工到地下室去修漏水的管子。

Commend me to a leaky house on a rainy day.
雨天我要漏水的房子才怪呢。
lean(pt.: leaned, pp.: leaned, prp.: leaning)
n. 瘦肉,倾斜,弯曲

a. 瘦的,贫乏的,歉收的

v. 倚靠,倾斜,依赖
The trees leant in the wind.
树在风中倾斜。

The little girl only eats lean pork.
这个小女孩只吃瘦肉。
leap(pt.: leaped, pp.: leaped, prp.: leaping, pl.: leaps)
n. 跳跃,剧增,急变

v. 跳跃,跃过,猛冲

a. 闰年的
His name leapt out at me from the newspaper.
报纸上他的名字一下字跳入我的眼帘。

The thief leaped the wall and ran away.
小偷越墙逃跑了。
learn(pt.: learned, pp.: learned, prp.: learning)
v. 学习,获悉,记住

了解
I'm trying to learn English.
我正在尽力学英语。

I learned this news from the newspaper.
我从报纸上得知这个消息。
learned
a. 有学问的,博学的
He is a learned doctor.
他是一个医术高明的医生。

Most learned men are modest.
大部分有学问的人都很谦虚。
learner
n. 学习者
Learner drivers often stall (their cars).
见习司机常造成(汽车)熄火现象.

This dictionary is the flagship of Oxford's range of learners' dictionaries.
本词典执牛津一系列学习者词典之牛耳.
learning
n. 学问,学识,学习

vbl. 学习,获奚,记住
A little learning is a dangerous thing.
一知半解,为害不浅。

Her purpose in learning is to be a doctor.
她学习的目的是当医生。
lease(pt.: leased, pp.: leased, prp.: leasing, pl.: leases)
n. 租约,租期,租

v. 出租,租出,租得
We've taken a lease on an office building.
我们已租了一幢办公楼。

We will lease you the house for one year.
我们将把这房子租给你一年。
leased
租用的
Leased or private, usually referring to communications lines or equipment.
租用的或私人的,通常指的是通信线路或设备。

The addition of equipment to a leased telephone line to improve its data-handling characteristics.
在租用的电话线路上增加设备以改善数据传输线路的特性。
leasehold
a. 租(来)的

n. 租赁,租约,租赁期,租赁权
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least
a. 最少的,最小的

n.&ad. 最少,最小
The least noise would startle the timid child.
最小的响声也会吓着这个胆小的孩子的。

Mr. Brown talks least.
布朗先生极少说话。
leather(pt.: leathered, pp.: leathered, prp.: leathering, pl.: leathers)
a. 皮革制的

n. 皮革
I have a pair of leather mittens.
我有一副皮连指手套。

Plastic is sometimes used instead of leather.
塑胶有时可以替代皮革。
leave(pt.: left, pp.: left, prp.: leaving)
离开,告假,遗留,听任
You've left your food.
你的东西没吃完。

We must leave early.
我们必须早点离开。
leaves
n. 树叶,花瓣

v. 离开,出发,留下
The leaves have started to colour; it will soon be winter.
树叶已开始变色,很快就是冬天了。

Please bear in mind that the train leaves at midnight.
记住, 火车半夜离开。
lecture(pt.: lectured, pp.: lectured, prp.: lecturing, pl.: lectures)
v.&n. 演讲,讲课
He lectured to his students on modern writers.
他给学生们讲了关于现代作家的一课。

They could not follow the lecture.
他们听不懂这次演讲。
lecturer(pl.: lecturers)
n. 演讲者,讲师
The lecturer is lecturing on Russian literature.
讲师正在讲俄罗斯文学。

The lecturer is giving a speech.
那个演讲者正在做讲演。
LED
lead的过去式(分词)

(light emitting diode)发光二极管
British theologian who led the Oxford movement after John Henry Newman's conversion to Roman Catholicism(1845).
普西,爱德华·布维里尔1800-1882英国神学家,在约翰·亨利纽曼皈依罗马天主教(1845年)之后,发动了牛津运动

The guide led us to the river.
向导带领我们到河边。
leeway
a. 活动余地
Ten days should be a big enough leeway to allow for delays.
把耽搁考虑在内,增加十天时间是绰绰有余的了。

For several years more foreign cars have been sold in Britain than British ones; the government is now being asked to limit the sales of foreign cars to give British companies a chance to make up leeway.
几年来,外国轿车在英国的销量一直比英国的大;英国公司正在要求其政府对外国(进口)轿车的销售加以限制,以便给它们一个迎头赶上的机会。
left
a. 左边的

ad. 向左

n. 左边

vt. 将...留在...
His left arm was broken.
他的左臂断了。

Eyes left!
向左看!
left-handed
a. 惯用左手的, 用左手的, 笨拙的
暂无例句
left-hander
n. 惯用左手的人,左撇子
暂无例句
leftover(pl.: leftovers)
n. 剩货,残留物,剩饭

a. 残余的
She threw the leftovers in the garbage.
她把剩饭倒进垃圾桶。
leftovers
n. 剩余物,残羹剩菜
暂无例句
leg(pt.: legged, pp.: legged, prp.: legging, pl.: legs)
n. 腿
This chair has only three legs.
这把椅子只有三条腿。

The doctor inserted a steel plate into his damaged leg.
医生在他受伤的腿中植入了一块钢板。
legacy(pl.: legacies)
n. 祖先传下来之物,遗赠物
These are the cultural legacies of the Renaissance.
这些是文艺复兴时期的文化遗产。

His weak chest was a legacy of a childhood illness.
他那瘦弱的胸脯是儿时患病的后遗症。
legal
a. 法律的,合法的,法定的
He is the only legal heir of the rich man.
他是这位富翁的唯一法定继承人。

We will introduce legal safeguards against fraud.
我们要采取法律保护措施,制止诈骗活动。
legalize(pt.: legalized, pp.: legalized, prp.: legalizing)
v. 法律上认为正当,公认,使合法化
Some people want to legalize the possession of cannabis.
有些人想将私有大麻合法化.
legally
ad. 合法地

n. 合法地,在法律上
You are not legally bound to answer these questions.
在法律上,你没有义务非回答这些问题不可。

A name, symbol, or other device identifying a product, officially registered and legally restricted to the use of the owner or manufacturer.
商标,牌号标明产品的名字、符号或其它设计,经过正式注册,并只合法地限于其拥有者或制造商使用
legato
ad.&a. 连奏的(地)
暂无例句
legend(pl.: legends)
n. 传说,传奇
The musician made the legend into a beautiful ballad.
这位音乐家把传说编成了一首美丽的民谣。

He is a legend in his lifetime for his scientific discoveries.
他的科学发现使他一生成为传奇人物。
legendary(pl.: legendaries)
a. 传说的
Her patience and tact were legendary.
她的耐心和机智是出名的。

One that inspires legends or achieves legendary fame.
传奇人物具有传奇色彩或享有传奇式名誉的人物
legerdemain
n. 戏法,骗术,诡辩
暂无例句
leggings
n. 绑腿,裹腿
Those soldiers all wear leggings.
那些战士都裹着绑腿。

Close-fitting breeches or leggings reaching up to the hips and fastened to a doublet, formerly worn by men. Used only in the plural.
男式紧身裤昔日男用的一种紧身短裤或者裹腿,穿至臀部并与紧身上衣系在一起(只用于复数形式)
legibility
n. (字迹、印刷)清晰,易读
暂无例句
legible
a. 清晰的,易读的
The inscription was still legible.
铭文仍清晰可辨.

The sign was no longer legible because much of the lettering had worn away.
这块招牌已看不清楚,因为大部分字已磨掉了。
legibly
ad. 字迹清楚地
He can write as neatly and legibly as the next person if he takes his time over it.
若他不匆匆忙忙写的话,他能写得和别人一样整洁、清楚。

He writes legibly.
他的字写得很清楚。
legion(pl.: legions)
n. 军团,军队,众多的人
The filmstar has a legion of admires.
那个影星有一大群崇拜者。

I know you want adventure and, be that as it may, the Foreign Legion is not as glamorous as it appears in the films.
我知道你喜欢冒险,不过得想一想,“外国军团”并不像电影中出现的那样具有魅力。
legislate(pt.: legislated, pp.: legislated, prp.: legislating)
v. 制定法律

v. 使依法成
It's impossible to legislate for every contingency.
为每一偶发事件都立法是不可能的.

It is the jobof Parliament to legislate.
立法是议会的工作.
legislation
n. 立法,法律
The government will introduce legislation to restrict the sale of firearms.
政府将制定法规限制枪支出售。

Legislation will be difficult and take time.
立法将是困难而又费时的。
legislative(pl.: legislatives)
n. 立法机构,立法权

a. 立法的,有立法权的
Legislative reform is long overdue.
立法方面的改革早该进行。

A legislative assembly is being held.
一个有关立法的会议正在召开。
legislator(pl.: legislators)
n. 立法者
Six legislators were elected by local people.
当地人选举了六名立法委员。

One who makes or enacts laws; a legislator.
立法者制定或颁布法律的人;立法者
legislature(pl.: legislatures)
n. 立法机关
Do you know what is the legislature in China?
你知道中国的立法机关是哪个吗?

The legislature has enacted a new liquor law, and he that runs may read.
立法机关颁布了一项新的酒业法,措辞通俗易懂。
legitimacy
n. 合法,适法,正当
暂无例句
legitimate
a. 合法的,正当的

v. 使合法
I'm not sure that his business is strictly legitimate.
我说不好他的生意是否全部合法。

The quality or fact of being legitimate.
合法(性)成为合法的特征或事实
legitimately
ad. 正当地, 合理地
暂无例句
legitimize(pt.: legitimized, pp.: legitimized, prp.: legitimizing)
vt. 给(孩子)合法地位,使合法,使可接受
暂无例句
legs
n. 木头支架
Lies have short legs.
谎言总是站不住脚的。

The table legs are screwed to the floor.
这张桌子的腿是用螺丝固定在地板上的。
Leibnitz
n. 莱布尼兹
暂无例句
Leila
n. 利拉(或译莱拉)(f.)
暂无例句
leisure
a. 空闲的

n. 空闲,闲暇
Are you at leisure just now?
你现在有空吗?

Life today is compartmentalized into work and leisure.
现今生活分成工作和闲暇两部分.
leisurely
a. 悠闲的,从容的

ad. 从容地,悠闲地
The group tour the museum at a leisurely pace.
这个旅游团悠闲地参观这个博物馆。
lemon(pl.: lemons)
n. 柠檬
There is a lemon tree in our garden.
我们的花园里有一棵柠檬树。

Lemon juice curdles milk.
柠檬汁可使牛奶结成凝乳。
lemonade
n. 柠檬水
He likes drinking lemonade.
他喜欢喝柠檬汽水。

The lemonade fizzed up.
柠檬水嘶嘶直起泡。
lend(pt.: lent, pp.: lent, prp.: lending)
v. 借,贷款,增添
The banner lent color to the streets.
旗帜给街道增添了色彩。

Can you lend me some money?
你能借我点钱吗?
lender
n. 出借人,贷方
Neither a borrower nor a lender be.
【谚】别借债,莫放债。
lending
n. 借贷,借贷物,借来的衣服

a. 借贷的

vbl. 借
He beguiled me into lending him my bicycle.
他骗我把自行车借给了他。

What about lending me some money?
借点钱给我如何?
length(pl.: lengths)
n. 长度
The room is 15 feet in length and 10 feet in breadth.
这房间长15英尺,宽10英尺。

This car will turn in its own length.
这种汽车可以在自身长度范围内掉头.
lengthen(pt.: lengthened, pp.: lengthened, prp.: lengthening)
v. 加长,延长,使...长
He lengthened the rope by tying another piece to it.
他又接上一段绳子,把原来的加长了。

The days started to lengthen in March.
白昼在三月里开始变长。
lengthwise
ad.&a. 纵长地(的)
The tables were laid lengthwise.
这些餐桌是纵向摆放的。
lengthy
a. 冗长的,漫长的
The problem was solved only after several lengthy discussions.
那个问题几经长时间的讨论才得以解决.

Being or taking a roundabout, lengthy course.
曲折的,迂回的处于或采用迂回的、冗长的途径
lenience(pl.: leniences)
n. 宽大,温和
暂无例句
lenient
a. 宽大的,仁慈的
Lenient parents; lenient rules.
仁慈的父母;宽松的规章制度

In your case, we are prepared to be lenient.
根据你的情况,我们拟予从宽处理
Lenin
n. 列宁
Lenin wrote that the overthrow of the autocracy is only the first stage of the revolution.
列宁写道:“推翻专制制度只是革命的第一阶段。”

Lenin restored the views of Marx and Engels in regard to the state.
列宁恢复了马克思和恩格斯关于国家的看法。
Leninism
n. 列宁主义
暂无例句
lens(pt.: lensed, pp.: lensed, prp.: lensing, pl.: lenses)
n. 镜头,透镜
The lens is often used to make telescopes.
镜片常被用来做成望远镜。

He uses lens to make things appear clearer.
他用镜片以便看东西更清楚些。
lent
lend的过去式(分词)

n. (基督教的)四旬斋
He has lent his name to the lofty cause.
他以自己的名义支持这一崇高的事业。

The banner lent color to the streets.
旗帜给街道增添了色彩。
lentil
n. 扁豆
Pick over the lentils carefully in case there are any stones amongst them.
把这些豆子里的沙粒挑出去.

A thick creamy East Indian stew made with lentils, onions, and various spices.
达西尔东印度的一种稠而细腻的炖制食物,由滨豆、洋葱和各种调味品制成
lento
ad.&a. 缓慢的(地)
暂无例句
Leo
n. 里欧

狮子座
A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Leo and Gemini.
巨蟹星座北半球狮子座和双子座附近的一个星座

No matter what happens to him. Leo always seems to keep his chin up.
不管利奥发生什么事情,他似乎总是毫不气馁。
Leonardo Da Vinci
(达)芬奇(1452-1519, 意大利文艺复兴时期伟大画家, 雕刻家, 建筑学家)
Leonardo da Vinci is a famous artist in the Italian Renaissance.
利奥纳多·达·芬奇是意大利文艺复兴时期的一位知名画家。
leonine
a. 狮子的
暂无例句
leopard(pl.: leopards)
n. 豹
He walks slowly and soundlessly like a leopard.
他象一只豹子一样缓慢无声地走着。

The leopard cannot change its spots.
【谚】江山易改,本性难移。
leper(pl.: lepers)
n. 麻风病患者
In the old ages, lepers were often put into fire.
在过去,麻疯病患者经常被扔进大火中烧死。

His unpopular views made him a social leper.
他因观点不受欢迎而见弃于社会。
leprosy
n. 麻疯病,寒生氏病,腐败
There were many people with leprosy around the age of thirty.
在三十年代有很多麻疯病人。

Leprosy is a kind of disease affecting the skin and nerves.
麻疯病是一种影响皮肤和神经的疾病。
lesion
n. 损害,损伤精神的伤害,障碍
Loss of the ability to read, usually caused by brain lesions.
读字不能,失读症通常由脑损伤引起的对阅读能力的丧失

Characterized by the presence of small skin lesions that have the size and appearance of millet seeds.
粟粒状的,粟粒性的以皮肤上出现粟粒大小和外形的小泡为特征的
Lesotho
n. 莱索托
暂无例句
less
a. 更少的,更小的

ad. 更少地,更小地
Work more and dream less, you will be much happier.
多做事少空想,这样你会愉快得多。

He is less tall than she is.
他不如她高。
lessee
n. (房地产的)租户
The lessor can evict the lessee for failure to pay rent.
出租人可驱逐不付租金的承租人。
lessen(pt.: lessened, pp.: lessened, prp.: lessening)
v. 减少,变小,减轻
The pain was already lessening.
疼痛已在减轻。

Something that separates potentially antagonistic entities, as an area between two rival powers that serves to lessen the danger of conflict.
缓冲物,缓冲地带可用来隔离潜在的对抗性因来的东西,如面敌对势力用来减轻冲突危险的地带
lesser
a. 较少的,较小的,次要的
This is the lesser evil of the two.
这是两种弊病中较轻的。

He is stubborn, and so is she, but to a lesser degree.
他很固执,她也固执,不过程度轻些。
lesson(pt.: lessoned, pp.: lessoned, prp.: lessoning, pl.: lessons)
n. 课
His car accident has been a lesson to him to stop driving too fast.
他的车祸给了他一个教训,使他不再开快车。

The first lesson is taken from St John's Gospel.
第一段圣经选自《约翰福音》。
lest
conj. 惟恐,以免

prep. 唯恐,以免
They spoke in whispers lest they should be heard.
他们低声说话,唯恐被别人听见。

We talked in a low voice lest we should wake the baby up.
我们小声说话以免吵醒婴儿。
let(pt.: let, pp.: let, prp.: letting)
v. 让,容许,使得,假设,租给
She lets her children play in the garden.
她让孩子们在花园里玩。

He let a week go by before answering the letter.
他一周以后才回信。
Let me see
让我想(查)一下.
暂无例句
lethal
a. 致命的
Pot-holes can be lethal for the unwary cyclist.
路上的坑坑洼洼骑车的人一不小心就有致命危险.

In situation like this, she wish she have a gun or some lethal weapon.
在这种情况下,她真希望自己有一把枪或什么致命武器。
lethargic
a. 迟钝的(不活泼的,冷淡的,困倦的,昏睡的)
The hot weather made me feel lethargic.
炎热的天气使我昏昏欲睡。
lethargy(pl.: lethargies)
n. 昏睡,瞌睡,无力气
The same lethargy, I am afraid, characterizes the use of all our faculties and senses.
恐怕,同倦的懒散也成为利用我们所有的本能和感觉的特点。

He was jolted out of his lethargy and into action when he realized he had only a short time to finish the article.
他意识到须在很短时间就得把文章写完, 立即动手写起来.
let's
=let us 让我们
暂无例句
letter(pt.: lettered, pp.: lettered, prp.: lettering, pl.: letters)
n. 信,字母
This word has five letters.
这个单词有五个字母。

Have you answered her letter?
你给她回信了吗?
letter of credit
n. [商](银行发行的)信用证
Since you insist, I must amend the letter of credit.
既然你坚持,我就只好修改信用证。

For overseas deliveries we have to request that you obtain a letter of credit from a bank.
关于对外交货,我方要求贵方应从往来银行获取信用证。
letterhead(pl.: letterheads)
n. 印在信纸上的头衔
暂无例句
lettering
n. 印字
The lettering on the gravestone was badly worn and almost illegible.
墓碑上的文字已严重磨损难以辨认.

The sign was no longer legible because much of the lettering had worn away.
这块招牌已看不清楚,因为大部分字已磨掉了。
letters
信(复数)
I got many letters of consolation when my mother died.
母亲死后,我收到许多安慰信。

We have received many letters on this subject from our readers.
关于这个题目我们收到了很多读者的来信。
lettuce(pl.: lettuces)
n. 莴苣
I like to eat lettuce in summer, and so does my rabbit.
我喜欢夏天吃莴苣,我的兔子也喜欢。

I like the delicious salad of crisp lettuce and tomatos.
我喜欢这种脆莴苣和番茄做的沙拉,很好吃。
leucocyte
n. 白血球
暂无例句
leukemia
n. 白血病
暂无例句
levee
n. 堤防(码头)

vt 筑堤
暂无例句
level(pt.: leveled, pp.: leveled, prp.: leveling, pl.: levels)
n. 水平,水准,标准

a. 同高的,平坦的,齐平的

v. 弄平,瞄准,对准
A football field should be level.
足球场地应该平坦。

The bombing raid practically leveled the town.
空袭几乎把这座城镇夷为平地。
levelheaded
a. 头脑冷静的
暂无例句
lever(pt.: levered, pp.: levered, prp.: levering, pl.: levers)
n. 杠杆,似杠杆之工具

v. 撬开,使用杠杆
Move this lever to change gear.
换档时扳动这根操纵杆。

This latest incident may be the lever needed to change government policy.
最近的事件或许可以作为迫使政府改变政策所需的手段。
levy(pt.: levied, pp.: levied, prp.: levying, pl.: levies)
n. 徵税,召集,课徵

v. 征收,课税,召集
The nation levied all able-bodied man for the war.
国家征召所有壮丁参战。

The government levies a fine against the factories for polluting the air with smoke.
政府向以烟尘污染空气的工厂征收罚金。
lexical
a. 字典的,语句的
暂无例句
lexicon(pl.: lexicons)
n. 辞典,语典
A lexicon, vocabulary, or dictionary.
字典辞典、词汇或字典

The lexicon of surrealist art.
超现实主义艺术的词汇
LF
(line feed)换行
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liabilities
债务

负债
The remaining assets of a business after all liabilities have been deducted; net worth.
资产净值一个企业在扣除了所有的债务后所余资产;净值

He summed up his assets and liabilities.
他计算出他的资产和负债总和。
liability(pl.: liabilities)
n. 责任,债务,倾向
The judge exempted them from all liability in these matters.
法官免除了他们在这些事上的所有责任和义务。

Taking extra vitamins may reduce your liability to colds.
多吃一些维生素会减少你得感冒的可能性。
liable
a. 有义务的,应负责的,有...倾向
He was not liable for his son's debts.
他对自己儿子的债务没有责任偿还。

We are liable to make mistakes.
我们都易犯错误。
liaison
n. 联络
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liar(pl.: liars)
n. 说谎者
He was a liar.
他是一个说谎者。

The income tax have make more liar out of the american people than gold have.
所得税比黄金把更多的美国人造成了说谎者。
liberal(pl.: liberals)
n. 自由主义者

a. 慷慨的,不拘泥的,宽大的
He returned from abroad with very liberal ideas.
他带着非常开明的思想从国外回来了。

There was a liberal supply of drinks at the party.
那次宴会上有大量饮料供应。
liberate(pt.: liberated, pp.: liberated, prp.: liberating)
v. 解放,使获得自由,释出,放出

vt. 解放,使获自由
Our army had liberated many occupied areas.
我们的军队解放了许多地区。

The country was liberated in 1966.
这个国家是在1966年解放的。
liberation
n. 解放
Agriculture in this country has developed greatly after liberation.
解放后这个国家的农业得到了巨大的发展。

The aerospace industry in our country has developed greatly after liberation.
解放后,我国的宇航事业取得了巨大的发展。
liberty(pl.: liberties)
n. 自由
Those prisoners are dreaming of liberty.
这些囚犯们梦想着获得自由。

I took the liberty of reading the letter, even though it was addressed to you.
尽管这封信是写给你的,但是我冒昧地看过了。
librarian(pl.: librarians)
n. 图书管理员
The librarian told the student that he should return the book.
图书管理员告诉那个学生他该还书了。

The librarian took a book at random from the shelf.
图书管理员从书架上随便拿了一本书。
library(pl.: libraries)
n. 图书馆
I like to study in the library.
我喜欢在图书馆学习。

The town has its own public library and public gardens.
那城市有自己的公用图书馆和公园。
licence(pt.: licenced, pp.: licenced, prp.: licencing, pl.: licences)
n. 执照,许可证,特许

v. 许可,特许,认可
When does your driving licence expire?
你的驾驶执照何时到期?

He is at last the proud possessor of a driving licence.
他终于获得了驾驶执照,这使他颇为得意。
license(pt.: licensed, pp.: licensed, prp.: licensing, pl.: licenses)
n. 执照,许可证,特许

v. 许可,特许
The license shown by the troops when they entered enemy territory disgusted everyone.
那些部队进入敌人领土所表现出来的放肆令人厌恶。

His license was suspended for six months.
他的执照被吊销6个月。
licensed
a. 得到许可的

v. 许可

vbl. 许可
The club is licensed to sell beer, wine and spirits.
该俱乐部获得了出售啤酒、葡萄酒和烈性酒的许可。

A licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis.
心理分析医生有开业许可证的心理分析医生
lick
n. 舔,少许,打

v. 舔,卷过,鞭打
The kitty licked up the milk.
小猫舔光了牛奶。

He licked his fingers.
他舔手指.
lid(pl.: lids)
n. 盖
She lifted the lid of the pot to add some salt.
她掀起锅盖加点盐。

The lid of this jam pot won't unscrew.
这果酱罐的盖子拧不开.
lie(pt.: lay, pp.: lain, prp.: lying)
n. 谎言

v. 躺着,说谎,位于
Lies have short legs.
谎言总是站不住脚的。

The village lies across the river.
村庄在河对岸。
lieutenant(pl.: lieutenants)
n. 中尉,助理人员,副官
He was promoted to lieutenant.
他被提升为陆军中尉/海军上尉。

A young lieutenant was named for duty.
一名年轻的中尉被任命担任这项职务。
life(pl.: lives)
n. 生活,生命
You'll never see life if you stay at home forever.
如果你一直呆在家里,就永远不会有生活经验。

There is no life on the moon.
月球上没有生物。
lifelong
a. 终身的,毕生的
I believe he will be my lifelong friend.
我相信他会成为我一生的好友。

He chose genetic engineering to be his lifelong career.
他选择了遗传工程学作为终生的事业。
lifestyle
n. 生活方式
Accustomed to a position, custom, or lifestyle from or as if from birth.
天生就习惯习惯于一种地位、习俗或生活方式、或天生的或仿佛是天生的

An unsettled lifestyle.
一种变动不居的生活方式
lifetime(pl.: lifetimes)
n. 一生,终身
I doubt if there will be a female president in this country in my lifetime.
我怀疑在我有生之年这个国家会不会出现一位女总统。

The government is unlikely to get the bill through within (the lifetime of) this Parliament.
政府不大可能在本届国会(会期)内通过该项法案.
lift(pt.: lifted, pp.: lifted, prp.: lifting, pl.: lifts)
n. 举起,帮助,昂扬

n. 电梯

v. 升高,举起,消散
He pressed the button to call the lift.
他按键招呼电梯。

The good news lifted my spirits.
这好消息使我精神大振。
ligature(pt.: ligatured, pp.: ligatured, prp.: ligaturing)
n. 绳,索,缚带

v. 缚,捆,结扎
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light(pt.: lighted, pp.: lighted, prp.: lighting)
n. 光,光亮,灯

a. 轻的,光亮的,容易的

v. 点燃,著火,变亮
The girl has a light hand for knitting.
这女孩手巧,精于编织。

I can't read while you are standing in my light.
你挡住了我的光线,我没法看书。
light bulb
n. 电灯泡
The light bulb in the kitchen burnt out.
厨房里的电灯泡烧坏了。

This light bulb has gone.
这灯泡不亮了.
light pen
光笔
暂无例句
lighten
v. 点亮,变亮,减轻
Her heart lightened when she heard the news.
听到这消息,她轻松了。

A solitary candle lightened the darkness of the room.
一支孤烛使黑暗的房间亮了起来。
lighter(pt.: lightered, pp.: lightered, prp.: lightering)
n. 打火机
He asked me if I had a cigarette lighter with me.
他问我身上是否带着打火机。

Scarlet is much lighter than crimson.
绯红色比深红色亮丽得多。
lightheaded
a. 头昏眼花的
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lighthearted
a. 快乐的, 心情愉快的
Showing or characterized by cheerfulness and lighthearted excitement; merry.
快乐的,愉快的表现出欢乐的、愉快的激动的,或具有其特征的;高兴的

He leans towards more lighthearted subjects in his later works.
他在後期的创作中倾向於比较轻松的主题。
lighthouse(pl.: lighthouses)
n. 灯塔
The lighthouse flashes signals twice a minute.
灯塔每一分钟发出两次信号。

The lighthouse of the island gleamed in the distance.
远处岛上的灯塔在闪耀着。
lighting
n. 照明,光线的明暗,舞台灯光

[计算机] 照明
The stage lighting gives the effect of a moonlit scene.
舞台灯光产生月夜景色的效果.

The stage lighting give the effect of a moonlit scene.
舞台灯光产生月夜景色的效果。
lightly
ad. 轻轻的,容易的,不费力的
He pressed lightly on the handle.
他轻轻按下手柄。

You shouldn't take the matter lightly.
你不应对此事掉以轻心。
lightning(pt.: lightninged, pp.: lightninged, prp.: lightning)
a. 闪电般的,快速的

n. 闪电
There were many flashes of lightning during the storm.
暴雨中出现了好多次闪电。

He moved like lightning.
他行动快如闪电。
lights
n. (供食用的)家畜的肺脏
The lights were all full on.
灯火通明。

The lights were blinking on the horizon.
灯光在地平线上闪烁着。
lightweight(pl.: lightweights)
a. 轻的(重量轻的,标准重以下的)
A lightweight canoe that is similar in construction.
小艇结构与爱斯基摩划子相似的重量轻的小舟

One of the lightweight circular supports for a hoop skirt.
撑裙箍带裙环女裙中的很轻的环形支撑物
light-year
n. 光年
Genuine racial equality still seems light-years away.
真正的种族平等似乎仍遥遥无期.
ligneous
a. 木质的,木头的
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likable
a. 可爱的,值得喜欢的
Friendly and agreeable in disposition; good-natured and likable.
温柔的性情友好亲切的;脾气好的,可爱的

Despite his rough corners he was very likable.
尽管他粗里粗气,但却讨人喜欢。
like
a. 相似的,同样的

v. 喜欢,愿意,想

prep. 像,如同
Do you feel like a walk?
你想去散散步吗?

We like our work to be justly evaluated.
我们喜欢别人公正的评价我们的工作。
likelihood
n. 可能性
The quality or condition of being probable; likelihood.
可能性,或然性可能的性质或状况;可能性

The likelihood of recovery from a disease.
预后从病中痊愈的可能性
likely
a. 可能的,有希望的

ad. 很可能
I'm likely to be very busy tomorrow.
明天我可能很忙。

The proposed tax changes are likely to prove a banana skin for the Government.
建议中的税务变动很可能给政府带来无穷後患。
like-minded
a. 志趣相投的
I have complained to my MP, and urge all ,like-minded people to do the same.
我已向议员提出不满的意见, 并努力敦促抱有共识的人采取同样行动.
liken(pt.: likened, pp.: likened, prp.: likening)
v. 比喻,比拟,使像
Life can be likened to a journey with an unknown destination.
生命可以被比作一次不知目的地的旅行。

Someone liken his voice to the croak of a bull-frog.
有人把他的声音比作牛蛙的叫声。
likeness(pl.: likenesses)
n. 相像,相似物,样子
He is an enemy in the likeness of a friend.
他是个伪装成朋友的敌人。

There are much likeness between the two cousins.
这两个表姐妹非常相像。
likewise
ad. 同样地,也,又
Watch him and do likewise.
注意看着他然后照样做。

She sprinkled her with the juices of aconite, and immediately her hair came off, and her nose and ears likewise.
她用附子汁向阿拉喀涅洒去,她的头发马上就脱光了,她的鼻子和耳朵也掉了。
liking
n. 爱好,嗜好
Personal taste or inclination; liking.
个人的品味和癖好;爱好

Whatever my mother cooks is to my liking.
妈妈做的菜我都喜欢。
lilac(pl.: lilacs)
n. 紫丁花,丁香花,淡紫色

a. 淡紫色的
The lilacs are in flower.
丁香花开了。

I gave her a bunch of lilac.
我送她一束丁香花。
Lillian
n. 莉莲(亦作Lilian)(f.)
暂无例句
lilliputian
a. 小人国的,气量小的
暂无例句
lilt(pt.: lilted, pp.: lilted, prp.: lilting)
v. 唱轻快的调子,轻快地动

n. 轻快活泼的调子,轻快的动作
She has a faint Irish lilt.
她有点爱尔兰口音.
lily(pl.: lilies)
a. 纯白的

n. 百合花
The pond is dotted with water lilies.
池塘里点缀着睡莲。

Joan and Lily are sisters.
琼和丽丽是姐妹。
Lima
n. 利马(秘鲁首都)
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limb
n. 树枝,肢,臂,腿
The workers saw off a limb from the tree.
工人从树上锯下了一根大树枝。

The section of the leg or hind limb between the knee and foot; shank.
小腿,胫位于膝盖和脚之间的腿部或后肢的部位;胫
limber(pt.: limbered, pp.: limbered, prp.: limbering)
a. 柔软的,敏捷的

v. 使柔软,将前车接上

v. 做柔软运动
The commander ordered the troops to limber up and move out.
指挥官下令把炮装上牵引车开出去。

Having the ability to move with ease; limber.
敏捷的能活动自如的;灵活的
limbo(pl.: limbos)
n. 丢弃废物的地方(中间过渡状态,拘禁)
Management kept her promotion in limbo for months.
有好几个月领导将她的升迁之事放置一边

I'm in limbo, waiting to know if I've got the job or not.
我心神不定,等着知道是否已得到了那份工作。
lime
n. 石灰
He added some water into the lime.
他往石灰里加了些水。

An iced cocktail of rum, lime or lemon juice, and sugar.
代基里酒一种由朗姆酒、莱姆汁或柠檬汁和糖混合的加冰鸡尾酒
limelight(pt.: limelighted, pp.: limelighted, prp.: limelighting)
n. 石灰光,灰光灯,以灰光灯照射的舞台

v. 使受到注目,使显露头角
When I was President, I was always in the limelight there was no privacy.
我当总统时一直为公众瞩目--谈不上私人的生活.

She claims she never sought the limelight.
她说她从不爱出风头.
limerick(pl.: limericks)
n. 五行打油诗
暂无例句
limestone
n. 石灰石
We may burn limestone to obtain lime.
我们可以通过烧石灰石来得到石灰。

The limestone absorb impurity from the ore and form a fluid slag which floats on the surface of the heavier molten iron.
石灰石吸咐了铁矿石中的杂质,形成浮在较重的铁水表面上的流动渣。
limit(pt.: limited, pp.: limited, prp.: limiting, pl.: limits)
n. 限度,限制

vt. 限制,限定
I'll help as much as I can, but there is a limit to what I can do.
我会尽力帮忙,但我所能做的也是有限度的。

We must limit our spending.
我们必须限制我们的开支。
limitation(pl.: limitations)
n. 限制
He knows his limitations.
他知道自己的能力有限。

The government has imposed limitation on imports.
政府已经对进口加以了限制。
limitations
n. 局限,不足之处
Aware of their limitations.
认识到他们的局限性

He knows his limitations.
他知道自己的能力有限。
limited(pl.: limiteds)
a. 有限的

Limited公司(财富500强公司之一,总部所在地美国,主要经营零售)
His intelligence is rather limited.
他的智力相当有限。

The edition is limited to 500 copies.
该版限出500本。
limiter
限幅器
暂无例句
limitless
a. 无限的,界限的
Limitless authority; the limitless reaches of outer space.
无限的权力;对处外层空间的无限追踪
limn(pt.: limned, pp.: limned, prp.: limning)
v. 描写,描绘
暂无例句
limner
n. 素描者(描述者)
暂无例句
limnetic
a. 湖泊的,淡水的
暂无例句
limousine(pl.: limousines)
n. 豪华轿车
A limousine carried us to the museum.
一辆小型巴士载我们到博物馆。

The hotel has a fleet of limousine to take guest to the airport.
这家饭店拥有一个运送客人去机场的豪华车队。
limp
n. 跛行

a. 柔软的,无力的,软弱的

v. 跛行
He walks with a limp.
他走路一瘸一拐。

The injury left him with a permanent limp.
他受伤後就一直瘸了.
limpet
n. 戚
The dog clung like a limpet to the thief.
那条狗死死缠住小偷不放。
limpid
a. 清澈的
He bathed in many a limpid stream.
他在许多清澈的溪流中沐浴。

The stream is very limpid.
溪流十分清澈。
Lincoln
n. 林肯
President Lincoln was born poor.
林肯总统出身贫寒。

The America Civil War was broken out during the presidency of Lincoln.
在林肯就职其间,美国爆发了内战。
Linda
n. 琳达(女子名)
Linda is cooking.
琳达在烹饪。

Linda was occupied with the work of redecorating her house.
琳达忙于重新装修她的房子。
linden(pl.: lindens)
n. [植]椴属,菩提树
He sat under the linden to take a break.
他坐在菩提树下休息。
line
n. 行,线,航线

v. 排成一行,顺...排列,划线于
Hang the clothes on the line.
把衣服晾在绳子上。

Their research proceeded along sound lines.
他们的研究沿着正确的方针进行。
line drawing
线图
A pair of horizontal parallel lines drawn across a shield.
盾形纹章上的横条纹画在盾形纹章上的两条水平的平行线

A line drawn on a weather map or chart linking all points of equal or constant temperature.
恒温线;等温线气象地图或图表上所画的一条连结同温或恒温各点的线
lineage(pl.: lineages)
n. 家系,血统
Direct descent from an ancestor; lineage or pedigree.
家系从一个祖先传下来的直接世系;家系或家族

Of noble lineage.
门第高贵的高贵血统的
lineal
a. 直系的,嫡系的
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linear
a. 线的,直线的,线状的
A linear measure equal to5.50 yards or16.5 feet(5.03 meters); a rod.
杆一种长度量单位,等于5。50码或16。5英尺(5。03米);一杆

The number of units of useful information contained within a linear dimension, usually expressed in units per inch.
在一单位长度内包含的有用信息单位数。通常用每英寸多少单位表示。
linearity
线性,直线性
暂无例句
linebacker
n. (橄榄球的)中后位
A new or substitute offensive play called by the quarterback or a defensive formation called by a linebacker at the line of scrimmage as an adjustment to the opposing side's formation.
改变打法一种在橄榄球争球线上作为就对方阵势的调整,由四分卫发令的新的或替代进攻打法,或由后卫发令的防守阵势
linen(pl.: linens)
n. 亚麻布,亚麻线,亚麻制品

a. 亚麻布制的,亚麻的
I want to buy a new bed linen.
我想买一个新床单。

This skirt is made of linen.
这件裙子是亚麻的。
liner
n. 班机,班轮
Hundreds died when the liner went down.
班轮沉没时,有数百人罹难。

The liner has been refitted from stem to stern.
那艘班轮已经全面整修.
lines
n. (剧本中的)台词
Actors often mutter to themselves when rehearsing their lines.
演员背台词的时候经常自己嘀嘀咕咕。

The maths teacher was furious and gave me 50 lines.
数学老师气坏了, 罚我抄书50行.
lineup
n. 一行人,一排人
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linger(pt.: lingered, pp.: lingered, prp.: lingering)
v. 逗留,消磨,徘徊
The beautiful melody is lingering in my mind.
美妙的音乐在我心中回荡。

He lingered outside the school after everybody else had gone home.
别人回家后,他仍在学校外面徘徊。
lingering
a. 拖延的,依依不舍的
The beautiful melody is lingering in my mind.
美妙的音乐在我心中回荡。

He's no better, but he's lingering on by sheer will power.
他毫无起色,但他全凭着意志力而继续活着。
lingua franca
n. 通用语
Swahili is the principal lingua franca in East Africa.
东非的主要交际语是斯瓦希里语.
lingual
a. 舌的,舌音的,语言的

n. 舌音,舌音字
暂无例句
linguist
n. 语言学家
A good dictionary is the handmaid of the linguist.
一部好字典封语言学家的帮助甚大。

The linguist go to study tribal language in the field.
语言学家们去实地研究部落语言了。
linguistic
a. 语言的,语言学的
A local linguistic feature.
方言地方语言现象

And their language and linguistic competence should be improved.
他们的语言能力和语言学知识必须得到提高。
linguistics
n. 语言学
Literary studies have been cross-fertilized by new ideas in linguistics.
文学研究从语言学方面的新见解中受益良多.

He is engaged in studies in linguistics.
他从事于语言学的研究。
liniment
n. 涂敷药
A liniment or lotion.
一种涂抹油或洗液

A liniment that burns when first applied.
第一次使用时就感到炽热的擦剂
lining(pl.: linings)
n. 衬里,内层
He put on a coat with a fur lining.
他穿上一件有毛皮衬里的外衣。

The coat has a detachable lining inside.
这件大衣有活里儿.
link(pt.: linked, pp.: linked, prp.: linking, pl.: links)
n. 环节,联系

v. 连接,联系
Is there a link between smoking and lung disease?
吸烟与肺部疾病之间有关系吗?

The road links all the new towns.
这条路把所有的新城镇都连接起来了。
linkage
n. 连合,连锁,结合
An improper term to be avoided. This term is sometimes used to designate a logic element which performs a specific function or provides a linkage between variables.
这是一个应该避免使用的非正式术语。该术语有时用于一种逻辑元件,这种逻辑元件可以实现特定的功能或在变量之间提供链接。
linker
[计算机] 链接器
暂无例句
linkup
n. 结合,连结,联合
A linkup of two orbiting spacecraft.
轨道上两个太空飞行器的会合
linoleum
n. 油布,油毯
Linoleum is made of canvas coated with linseed.
油毡是由涂有亚麻油的帆布做成的。
linotype(pt.: linotyped, pp.: linotyped, prp.: linotyping)
n. 自动铸造排字机

v. 以自动排字机排字
暂无例句
linseed
n. 亚麻籽
Is linseed oil edible?
亚麻籽油可以食用吗?

Linoleum is made of canvas coated with linseed.
油毡是由涂有亚麻油的帆布做成的。
lint
n. 绷带用麻布,线头
暂无例句
lion(pl.: lions)
n. 狮子
The soldier is as brave as a lion.
这个战士象狮子一样勇猛。

The lion was ravening the prey.
那只狮子在贪婪地吞食着捕获的猎物。
lioness(pl.: lionesses)
n. 母狮子
The lioness crouched ready to strike.
母狮低伏著身子准备攻击。

The lioness bounded across the plain, hard on the heels of a terrified gazelle.
母狮在平原上跳跃着,紧紧地跟在惊恐的小羚羊后面。
lionize(pt.: lionized, pp.: lionized, prp.: lionizing)
v. 崇拜,看重
Marilyn wanted to be loved, not lionized.
玛里琳要的是爱而不是崇拜。
lip(pt.: lipped, pp.: lipped, prp.: lipping, pl.: lips)
n. 嘴唇
He kissed her on the lips.
他吻了她的嘴唇。

I'd like to tell you what I know but my lips are sealed.
我何尝不想把我知道的都告诉你,只是有口难言。
lipid
n. 脂质, 油脂[脂肪,乳酪]
暂无例句
lipoma(pl.: lipomas)
n. 脂肪瘤
暂无例句
lips
口唇

He kissed her on the lips.
他吻了她的嘴唇。

The ghost of a smile (ie a very faint smile) played round her lips.
她嘴角上露著一丝微笑.
lipstick(pl.: lipsticks)
n. 口红
I have several lipsticks in my bag.
我的包里有好几支口红。

Lipstick and hair conditioner are cosmetics.
口红和护发素都是化妆品.
liquefy(pt.: liquefied, pp.: liquefied, prp.: liquefying)
v. 液化,溶解
暂无例句
liquid(pl.: liquids)
a. 液体的,液态的

n. 液体
Water is a liquid.
水是液体。

Kate is a pretty girl with large liquid eyes.
凯特是一个有一双水汪汪大眼睛的漂亮姑娘。
liquidate(pt.: liquidated, pp.: liquidated, prp.: liquidating)
v. 偿付,清算,扫除

v. 清算,整理,破产
Hitler tried to liquidate the Jews in Germany.
希特勒试图全部消灭德国的犹太人。
liquidation
n. 清除,停止营业
The firm went into voluntary liquidation.
那家商号自动停业清算债务.

He lost all he possessed when his company was put into liquidation.
当公司被清算结业时他失去了拥有的一切。
liquidity
流动性,偿债能力
The company has good liquidity.
该公司的资产流动性好.

The bank has progressively increased its liquidity.
银行逐渐地增加其流动资产。
liquor(pt.: liquored, pp.: liquored, prp.: liquoring, pl.: liquors)
n. 酒
He appears to have drunk a lot of liquor.
他似乎喝得醉醺醺的。

The liquor is 80% proof.
这种酒为标准度数的80%.
Lisa
n. 线性系统分析(线路阻抗稳定网络)
He demonstrated his artistic talents by making a fair copy of the Mona Lisa.
他那幅蒙娜·丽莎的摹本表现了自己的艺术才能。

Lisa is crying. What's up with her?
莉沙在哭,她怎么了?
lisp(pt.: lisped, pp.: lisped, prp.: lisping)
n. 口齿不清,咬舌

vi. 发音不清
He lisped out his words.
他口齿不清地说出他的话。

The child has a bad lisp.
这孩子的口齿十分不清。
lissom
a. 柔软的(敏捷的,轻快的)
暂无例句
lissome
a. 柔软的(敏捷的,轻快的)
暂无例句
list
n. 目录,名单,明细表

v. 列出,列于表上,记入名单内
He wrote down his name on the list.
他将他的名字写在清单上。

She complained about the omission of her name from the list.
她抱怨名单上遗漏了她的名字。
listen(pt.: listened, pp.: listened, prp.: listening)
v. 听
I listened to their conversation.
我倾听他们的谈话。

She is listening to the radio.
她在听收音机。
listener(pl.: listeners)
n. 听者,听众
Good evening to all our listeners!
各位听众,晚上好!

She is a good listener at class.
在课堂上,她是个认真听讲的人。
listening
收听,收听的,注意的
Many people prefer to be spectators, either by attending the games in person, or watching them on television, or listening to them on the radio.
许多人更喜欢当观众,或者亲自去比赛现场,或者从电视上观看比赛,或者从收音机上收听比赛。

He is listening in to Radio Beijing.
他正在收听北京广播电台的广播。
listing
[计算机] 清单
He wrote down his name on the list.
他将他的名字写在清单上。

The damaged vessel was listing badly.
受损坏的船倾斜得很厉害.
liter(pl.: liters)
n. 升(容量单位)
Packing one liter bottle15 bottle per carton.
包装:每瓶一公升,每箱15瓶。

A metric unit of volume equal to one-tenth(10-1) of a liter.
分升容量的公制单位之一,等于1/10(10-1)升
literacy
n. 读写能力,识字
Mass literacy was only possible after the invention of printing.
发明了印刷术后文化教育才得以普及。
literal
a. 逐字的,字面上的,文字的

[计算机] 文字的
A literal translation is not always the closest to the original meaning.
逐字翻译不一定最接近原义。

Don't be so literal-minded you know what I meant!
别那麽死心眼嘛--你知道我是什麽意思。
literally
ad. 逐字地,按照字面上地,不夸张地
Idioms usually cannot be translated literally in another language.
成语通常不能照字面译成另一种语言。

The prediction was literally accomplished.
这个预言确实实现了。
literary
a. 文学的
He had a literary taste and was well read in science.
他有文学爱好,也熟谙科学。

British essayist noted for his trenchant literary criticism. His works include The Characters of Shakespeare's Plays(1817).
哈兹利特,威廉1778-1830因犀利的文学批评而闻名的英国散文家,他的作品包括莎士比亚戏剧中的人物(1817年)
literate
n. 学者

a. 精通文学的,受过教育的
Every literate person should read this book.
凡有文化的人都该一读此书.

Though nearly twenty he was barely literate.
他都快二十了, 还是睁眼瞎子.
literature(pl.: literatures)
n. 文学,文献
Literature is a mirror of its time.
文学是时代的镜子。

The lecturer is lecturing on Russian literature.
讲师正在讲俄罗斯文学。
litre
n. 公升
暂无例句
litter(pt.: littered, pp.: littered, prp.: littering, pl.: litters)
n. 垃圾,杂乱

v. 乱丢垃圾,弄乱
Our cat has a litter of four kittens.
我们家的猫一窝养了4只小猫。

He was fined for littering on the sidewalks.
他因在人行横道上乱扔杂物而被罚款。
little
a. 小的

ad. 毫不

n. 几乎没有
Little does he care whether we live or die.
他一点也不管我们是死是活。

The little that I have seen of his work is satisfactory.
他的工作就我所见的那一小部分而言是令人满意的。
live(pt.: lived, pp.: lived, prp.: living, pl.: lives)
a. 活的,生动的,精力充沛的,直播的

v. 活,居住,过著
Where do you live?
你住在哪儿?

The cat is playing with a live mouse.
猫在戏弄那只活老鼠。
livelihood
n. 生计,营生,生活
"I like playing in the band, but I don't do it just for fun; it's my livelihood."
"我喜欢在乐队里演奏,但这不只是为了好玩,而是我的谋生之道。"

I like playing in the band, but I don't do it just for fun; it's my livelihood.
我喜欢在乐队里演奏,但这不只是为了好玩,而是我的谋生之道。
lively
活泼的, 活跃的, 栩栩如生的, 真实的
He told a very lively story about his life in Africa.
他非常生动地讲述了他在非洲的生活。

She had a lively sense of humor.
她幽默感很强。
liver
n. 肝脏
The doctor says it's just a touch of liver.
医生说肝脏稍有些毛病。

Excessive dosage of this drug can result in injury to the liver.
这种药使用过量会损害肝脏.
livestock
n. 家畜,牲畜
In the severe winter of1947, farmers had to dig their livestock out of huge snowdrifts.
在1947年严峻的冬天,农民们不得不挖开大雪堆把他们的家畜救出来。

Since liberation livestock has grown by590 percent here.
解放以来,这里的牲畜增长了百分之五百九十。
living
a. 活着的

n. 生活,生计
The quality of urban living has been damaged by excessive noise levels.
城市生活的质量已被过度的噪音所破坏。

What do you do for a living?
你以什么谋生?
load(pt.: loaded, pp.: loaded, prp.: loading, pl.: loads)
n. 负荷,重担,装载量

v. 装载,装填,担负,给(枪)装子弹

[计算机] 装入
Her grief is a heavy load to bear.
她心情沉重得难以忍受。

Have you finished loading up?
你装完了没有?
loaded
a. 有负载的(装着货的,装有弹药的,加重的)

v. 装载
The truck was heavily loaded.
这辆卡车装载很重。

The ship was loaded down with extra cargo.
额外的货物使船装载超重。
loader
输入程序,装入程序
A short computer program that is permanently resident or easily loaded into a computer, whose execution brings another, larger program, such as an operating system or its loader, into memory.
一段短的计算机程序,它常驻计算机或很容易装入计算机中。引导程序的执行能把另一个较大的程序如操作系统或其装入程序引入到内存中。

He plans to import an automatic bobbin loader..
他计画进囗一架自动装线机。
loading
装入,装载
A language processor that"collects"modules for loading and assigns their relative positions in storage;in a virtual storage system, a collector attempts to place object code in pages/segments in such a way as to minimize virtual storage interrupts during processing.
将程序模块“集中”起来装入且在存储器中分配其相对位置的语言处理器。在虚拟存储系统中,收集模块力图以最大限度地减少处理虚拟存储中断的方式将目标代码安排在页面或段中。

The steps necessary to place a computer in fully operational status; it, typically, consists of loading the operating system.
使计
loaf
n. 条,块

v. 游手好闲,虚掷光阴
Don't loaf away your time.
别浪费你的时间。

We loafed for hours in the park.
我们在公园里闲逛了几个小时。
loan(pt.: loaned, pp.: loaned, prp.: loaning, pl.: loans)
n. 贷款,借出,债权人

v. 借,供应货款,借给
She loaned her collection of paintings to the gallery.
她把自己收藏的画借给了美术馆。

She offered me the loan of her car.
她提出把汽车借给我用。
loath
a. 不愿意的,勉强的
He seemed somewhat loath to depart.
他似乎不愿离去。

I was loath to go with him.
我不愿和他一起去。
loaves
n. 面包(个)

vt 浪费时间
Two brown loaves and one large white one, please.
请拿两个黑面包和一个大的白面包.

We loafed for hours in the park.
我们在公园里闲逛了几个小时。
lobby(pt.: lobbied, pp.: lobbied, prp.: lobbying, pl.: lobbies)
n. 大厅,门廊,门厅,休息室,游说议员者

v. 游说
The anti-nuclear lobby is becoming stronger.
向议员游说的反核群众声势渐强。

I waited for her in the lobby of theatre yesterday.
昨天我在戏院的大厅等她。
lobe(pl.: lobes)
n. 圆形突出部,耳朵,裂片
暂无例句
lobster(pt.: lobstered, pp.: lobstered, prp.: lobstering, pl.: lobsters)
n. 龙虾
Lobsters turn scarlet when they are boiled.
龙虾在被煮熟的时候会变红。

Lobster has eight legs and two long claws.
龙虾有八条腿两条爪子。
local(pl.: locals)
a. 地方性的,当地的,局部的

[计算机] 局部的
I asked one of the locals which way to go.
我问了一位本地人,该走哪条路。

The express train is an hour faster than the local.
快车比慢车快一小时。
locale
n. 现场,场所
The director is looking for a suitable locale for his new film.
导演在为新片物色合适的拍摄场地。
locality(pl.: localities)
n. 地方,所在,位置
There are several supermarkets in the locality.
这个地区有好几家超市。

The district or locality in which such a group lives.
区域这样一群人住的区域或位置
localization
n. 局限,地方分权,地方化
暂无例句
localize(pt.: localized, pp.: localized, prp.: localizing)
vi. 集中,局部化

vt. 使地方化,使局部化
暂无例句
locally
ad. 地方性地,局部性地,位置上
How is he regarded locally?
当地的人对他看法如何?

Distribution of a locally broadcast radio or television program by way of a network or satellite to a larger audience or group of receivers.
传播地方电台广播或电视节目通过无线电或卫星传送给更多的听众和观众或更大的接收群体
locate(pt.: located, pp.: located, prp.: locating)
v. 找出,设于,位于
The company wished to locate its new factory beside the river.
这家公司希望把新工厂设在河边。

After he retires he's going to locate in California.
他打算退休后到加里弗尼亚定居。
located
a. 处于,位于
Greece is located in the south of Europe.
希腊位于欧洲南部。

Located in a dismal or remote area.
荒凉的处于荒凉或遥远的地方的
location(pl.: locations)
n. 地点,位置
The town is a good location for a young doctor.
这个小镇很适宜于一位青年医生安家。

He indicated the location of the Persian Gulf with a pen on the map.
他用一支笔在地图上标出了波斯湾的位置。
locator
定位器
In computer graphics, moving one or more segments on a display surface by translating it along a path determined by a locator.
计算机图形学中,在显示屏上移动一个或多个段,这种移动是通过将这些段沿着定位器确定的路径进行平移变换来实现的。

In computer graphics, a hand-held locator operated by moving it on a flat surface.A mouse generally contains a control ball or a pair of wheels.
在计算机绘图技术中,通过在平面上移动进行操作的一种手握的画面定位装置。它通常有一个控制球或一对轮子。
lock
n. 锁,刹车,水闸

v. 锁,上锁,拘禁

[计算机] 锁定
She locked her jewels in the safe.
她把自己的珠宝首饰都锁在保险箱里。

After the burglary I had all the locks changed.
在遭到盗窃之后,我把所有的锁都换了。
locker(pl.: lockers)
n. 柜(箱,橱,机架,室,锁夹,锁扣装置)
Luggage locker can be rented at the airport.
可在机场租用带锁的行李寄存柜。

The locker room of an athletic team.
更衣室运动队有橱柜的房间
locking
锁定,捕捉
Don't omit locking the door.
别忘了锁门。

There's a knack in/to locking this door which takes a while to master.
锁这门要有窍门, 得用些时间才能学会.
lockout
闭锁,切断,同步损失
暂无例句
lockup
锁定,闭
Lockup regularly occurs at seven o'clock.
夜间关门时间通常是在七点钟。
loco(pt.: locoed, pp.: locoed, prp.: locoing, pl.: locos)
n. 当地交货
I stand towards her in loco parentis.
我对她代尽其父母亲的责任.

The court is acting in loco parent.
正以家长地位行为的法院。
locomotive(pl.: locomotives)
n. 火车头,机关车

a. 运转的,火车头的,移动的
The steam locomotives were superseded by diesel units.
蒸汽机车已被柴油内燃机车所取代。

He is a locomotive engineer.
他是一名火车司机。
locus(pl.: loci)
n. 场所,所在地,轨迹
A plane curve formed by the locus of points equidistant from a fixed line and a fixed point not on the line.
抛物线到一固定直线和不在直线上某一固定点等距的点的轨迹所形成的平面曲线

The taxpayer do not have locus stand in this court.
该纳税人没有在法庭上的陈述权。
locust(pl.: locusts)
n. 蝗虫
The locust swarm has destroyed all the crops and vegetables.
蝗虫群毁坏了所有的庄稼和蔬菜。

A locust is a kind of destructive insect.
蝗虫是一种害虫。
lodge(pt.: lodged, pp.: lodged, prp.: lodging, pl.: lodges)
n. 小屋,门房,支部

v. 临时住宿,安顿
He put the keys in the porter's lodge.
他把钥匙放在了传达室。

The bullet became lodged in her spine.
那颗子弹嵌在她的脊椎骨里。
lodging(pl.: lodgings)
n. 寄宿处
Where can we find lodgings for the night?
我们今天在哪找一寄宿处?

Where are you lodging?
你在哪里寄宿?
lofty
a. 高的,高超的,傲慢的
He has lofty ideals about life.
他对人生抱有崇高的理想。

She hate his lofty manner.
她恨他那傲慢的举止。
log(pt.: logged, pp.: logged, prp.: logging, pl.: logs)
n. 记录,圆木,日志

v. 伐木,切,航行
Do you know how to log in to the system?
你知道怎么登录进入这个系统吗?

The captain described the accident in the ship's log.
船长在航海日志中描述了这次事故。
logarithm
对数
暂无例句
logged
存入数据
It took two hours to complete the calculation, so we logged off at4 o'clock.
我们用了两个小时才计算完毕,因此我们在4点钟结束了工作。

The pilot of the crashed aircraft had logged up several hundred hours' flying time on jets.
这架坠机的飞行员,其空中飞行时间已达数百小时。
logger
记录器,注册器
The data logger device has been fitted to ship's engine room.
数字记录仪装置已安装在船只的机舱里。

It is no logger possible to obtain supplies of this material, but the very similar article no.6 is in good supply.
此种原料已不可能再获得供应,但与之非常类似的6号货品却能大量供应。
logging
记录,请求联机
The pilot had logged over 200 hours in the air.
这个飞行员的飞行记录在200小时以上.

A logging sled.
滑板中耕机
logic
n. 逻辑(学),逻辑性
I didn't follow her logic.
我不理解她的逻辑。

There's no logic in spending money on things you don't need.
把钱花在不需要的东西上是没有道理的。
logical
a. 符合逻辑的,逻辑上的
Is it a logical necessity that higher wages will lead to higher prices?
工资一高物价就高, 这是不是合乎逻辑的必然规律?

Marked by logical sequence.
连贯的符合逻辑顺序的
Login
登录,注册
暂无例句
logo(pl.: logos)
n. 图形,商标

[计算机] 语标
In addition, delphi2.0 make it easy for customer to create application to meet the requirement to get the window95 logo.
另外,为了满足得到Windows95徽标的要求,Delphi2。0使客户创建应用程序更加简便。
loll(pt.: lolled, pp.: lolled, prp.: lolling)
vt. 负稳性横倾
Next time don't loll out your tongue out.
下次可别伸出舌头来嘲笑人了。

Price cut inevitable as new crop available soon loll off until notice.
新的谷物即将上市,价格降低在所难免,请稳住另候通知。
London
n. 伦敦
Did you come to London for the purpose of seeing your family, or for business purposes?
你到伦敦来的目的是为了要看望家人还是为了公事?

London is spelt with a capital L'.
London一字中L是大写的.
loneliness
n. 孤独,寂寞
Loneliness in a gloomy raining day may be unbearable to him.
对他来说,阴郁的雨天的寂寞是难以忍受的。

Loneliness almost drive her mad.
孤独几乎使她发疯了。
lonely
a. 孤独的,寂寞的,荒凉的
She feels rather lonely in the strange town.
在这座陌生的城市里,她感到很寂寞。

The lonely child is longing for the caress of his mother.
这个孤独的孩子渴望母亲的爱抚。
lonesome
a. 寂寞的
He spent a lonesome evening at home.
他在家里度过了一个寂寞的夜晚。

He felt lonesome at home alone.
他一个人呆在家里感到寂寞。
long
a. 长的,很久的,冗长的

v. 渴望,热望,极想

ad. 长期地
She was slender and had long dark hair.
她身材苗条,有一头长长的黑发。

She longed to be back in China.
她渴望回到中国。
longer
a. 比较久的

ad. 比较久
It cost me 10 but I'll knock off 20% as it's no longer new.
那是我花10英镑买的, 因为已经旧了我减价20%.

A unit of length equal to one millionth(10-6) of a meter. No longer in technical use.
微米等于百万分之一(10-6)米的长度单位。不再用于科技
longevity
n. 长寿
His longevity vexed his heirs.
他的长寿令他的继承人们不快

Proper rest and enough sleep contribute to longevity.
适当的休息和足够的睡眠有益于长寿。
longing(pl.: longings)
n. 渴望,热望,憧憬

a. 渴望的,热望的

vbl. 渴望,渴慕,热望
The lonely child is longing for the caress of his mother.
这个孤独的孩子渴望母亲的爱抚。

Having or expressing a wish or longing.
渴望的,急切希望的有或表达希望或渴望的
longitude(pl.: longitudes)
n. 经度
The town is at longitude 24 degrees east.
这个镇位于东经二十四度。

Nothing make the earth seem so spacious as to have friend at a distance; they make latitude and longitude.
没有一件事情比得上有朋在远方更使这地球显得如此广大的了;他们构成纬度,也构成经度。
look(pt.: looked, pp.: looked, prp.: looking, pl.: looks)
n. 看,神色,样子,脸色

v. 看,看,注视
He looks nervous.
他看上去很紧张。

They looked forward very much to seeing him again.
他们非常盼望再次见到他。
looks
n. 外貌(恒用复数)
She's infatuated by his good looks.
她迷恋上他那俊俏的外貌了.

He looks ten years younger.
他看起来年轻了10岁。
loom
n. 织布机

v. 朦胧地出现,隐约可见,可怖地出现
The convention looms as political battle.
这场大会将是一场政治角斗。

The mountainous island loomed on the horizon.
那座巨大的岛屿隐隐约约浮现在地平线上。
loop(pt.: looped, pp.: looped, prp.: looping, pl.: loops)
n. 环,圈,弯曲部份

v. 使...成环,以圈结,以环连结

[计算机] 循环
Her wavy hair fell in loose wisps and loops upon her shoulders.
她那一头波浪般的长发一簇簇一圈圈地散垂在肩上。

The news of their marriage knocked me for a loop.
他们结婚的消息使我大吃一惊。
loose(pt.: loosed, pp.: loosed, prp.: loosing)
n. 解放,放任,放纵

a. 宽松的,不牢固的,不精确的

v. 释放,放枪,开船
The wine loosed his tongue.
酒把他的话匣子给打开了。

Never tell him a secret; he's got a loose tongue.
别把秘密告诉他,他的嘴不严。
loosely
ad. 松弛地,宽松地,不紧
Loosely, a mathematical or logic operator.
不严格地说,一种数学或逻辑运算符。

His principles sit loosely on him.
他的原则对他没有多大约束力。
loosen(pt.: loosened, pp.: loosened, prp.: loosening)
v. 放松,松开,解除
I loosened my tie, but I didn't take it off.
我松开了领带,但是没有把它解下来。

The government's control over the newspapers has loosened in recent years.
近年来政府已放松了对报纸的控制。
lord(pt.: lorded, pp.: lorded, prp.: lording, pl.: lords)
int. 主,天啊

n. 上帝,主
I couldn't understand what the man was saying; he was as drunk as a lord.
我听不懂那个人在说些什么,他烂醉如泥。

Lord knows where he dug up that dreadful story.
天知道他那讨厌的故事是从哪里找来的。
lorry(pl.: lorries)
n. 卡车
They use a lorry to carry coals.
他们用卡车运煤。

The maximum load for this lorry is one ton.
这辆卡车最大载重量是一吨。
lose(pt.: lost, pp.: lost, prp.: losing)
v. 遗失,损失,失败

[计算机] 失去
I lost my wallet yesterday.
我昨天丢了钱包。

Such behaviour will lose you everyone's sympathy.
你这种表现大家就不会同情你了。
loss(pl.: losses)
n. 丧失,损耗
The loss of her purse caused her much inconvenience.
丢失钱包给她带来了诸多不便。

I'm at a loss what to do next.
我不知道下一步怎么办。
lost
a. 失去的,遗失的,迷惑的

v. 遗失,损失,失败

vbl. 遗失,损失,失败
She looked out of the window, sighing for her lost youth.
她看着窗外,为她失去的青春而惋惜。

It's surprising: they lost!
他们竟然失败了,真没想到!
lot(pt.: lotted, pp.: lotted, prp.: lotting, pl.: lots)
ad. 相当

n. 许多
They drew lots to decide which of them should go first.
他们以抓阄来决定谁先去。

You have lots of time to finish the work.
你有充裕的时间来完成这项工作。
loth
a. 不愿意的 =loath
The girls were nothing loth, for the house was splendid, and the welcome kind enough.
姑娘们很愉快,因为房子很是华丽的,而且接待是相当热情。
lottery(pl.: lotteries)
n. 彩票
She had the prize-winning lottery ticket.
她抽到了得奖的彩票.

He scooped 1000 in the lottery.
他在抽彩中捷足先登赢得1000英镑.
loud
a. 大声的

ad. 响亮地,大声地
Don't talk so loud.
别那么大声地说话。

Don't you think the radio's a bit loud?
你觉得收音机的声音是不是太吵了点?
loudness
n. 高声,大声,吵闹
The act or an instance of gradually diminishing in brightness, loudness, or strength until actual disappearance occurs.
逐渐消失在亮度、响度或精力上逐渐减弱直至全部消失的活动或例子

The amplitude or loudness of a sound.
音量声音的响度或强度
loudspeaker(pl.: loudspeakers)
n. 扬声器,喇叭
The police addressed the crowd through a loudspeaker on their car.
警察通过他们汽车上的喇叭向人群喊话。

A loudspeaker designed to reproduce bass frequencies.
低频扬声器设计用来再现低音频率的扬声器
lounge(pt.: lounged, pp.: lounged, prp.: lounging, pl.: lounges)
n. 闲逛,休闲室,长沙发

v. 闲荡,懒洋洋地躺卧
Don't lounge around all day: do something!
别整天闲逛,做点事情吧!

She is waiting for me in the departure lounge.
她在候机室等我。
lovable
a. 可爱的
She is a very lovable girl.
她是一个非常可爱的女孩。

She is the most lovable among all girls.
所有姑娘中她是最可爱的。
love(pt.: loved, pp.: loved, prp.: loving, pl.: loves)
n. 爱,恋爱,爱情

vt. 爱,热爱,喜欢
Her love for him never waved.
她对他的爱从未动摇过。

I love my motherland.
我爱我的祖国。
lovely(pl.: lovelies)
a. 可爱的,令人愉快的
She is a lovely girl.
她是一个漂亮的女孩。

The lovely boy has beautiful blonde curls.
这个可爱的小男孩长着漂亮的金黄色卷发。
lover(pl.: lovers)
n. 爱好者,情人
They met in May and became lovers soon after.
他们在五月份相遇,不久就成为了情侣。

His lover is a beautiful girl.
他的情人是一个美丽的女孩。
low
n. 低点,低价,低

a. 低的,消沉的,低等的

ad. 低下地,谦卑地,低
There was a low murmur of conversation in the hall.
大厅里有窃窃私语声。

Judy bent her face low over the notebook.
朱迪把脸凑近笔记本。
lower
a. 低的,下级的,下层的

v. 降低,跌落,减弱
The deer lowered its head to drink from the pond.
鹿低下头去喝池塘里的水。

Tom was lying on the lower bunk.
汤姆躺在下铺。
lowercase(pt.: lowercased, pp.: lowercased, prp.: lowercasing)
小写体,小写字母
暂无例句
lowest
a. 最低的,最底下的,最小的
We got estimates from three different contractors before accepting the lowest.
我们得到三个承包商的报价後, 接受了价钱最低的.

The lowest part, as of an embankment or a dam.
坡脚最底下的部分,如堤防或坝的
loyal
a. 忠诚的,忠心的

ad. 忠诚地,忠实地

n. 忠贞,忠诚,忠实
The soldiers are loyal to their country.
士兵们忠于他们的国家。

I may say in all sincerity that you have been my most loyal friend.
我可以非常真诚地说,你一直是我最忠实的朋友。
loyalty(pl.: loyalties)
n. 忠诚,忠心
Once he took the vow his loyalty never wavered.
他一旦宣了誓,他就一直忠贞不渝。

You can't put a price on that sort of loyalty.
那样的忠心是不能用金钱来衡量的.
lubricate(pt.: lubricated, pp.: lubricated, prp.: lubricating)
v. 润滑,涂油
If you never bother to lubricate your engine, of course it will seize up.
如果你老是怕麻烦,不给发动机添加润滑油,发动机当然会失灵卡住啦。
lubrication
n. 润滑
暂无例句
lucid
a. 明白易懂的,清晰的,头脑清楚的
I made a lucid explanation to them.
我向他们做了明白的解释。

The style is lucid and lively.
笔调很明快。
luck(pt.: lucked, pp.: lucked, prp.: lucking)
n. 运气
You never know your luck.
你也许会走运的。

He had wonderful luck in all his ventures.
他干任何事情运气都好。
lucky
a. 幸运的
You are lucky to be alive after being in that accident.
你真幸运,经过那场车祸还能生还。

You lucky rascal!
你这个幸运的家伙!
lucrative
a. 有利益的,获利的,合算的
A lucrative income; a lucrative marketing strategy.
一笔利润收入;一套赢利的市场策略

I've been offered a lucrative contract in the States: it's only for six months but I might as well make hay while the sun shines.
美国向我提供了一项有利的契约,时间仅6个月,但我也会抓住时机勿失良机的。
ludicrous
a. 荒谬的,可笑的
He made many ludicrous mistakes in his speech.
他的演讲中有许多可笑的错误。

His idea is ludicrous.
他的想法很荒唐。
luggage
n. 行李
He put his bag on the luggage rack.
他把包放在行李架上。

We've got to fit five people plus all their luggage in the car.
我们得在汽车里挤下五个人和全部行李。
lukewarm
a. 微温的,不热的
Gave only lukewarm support to the incumbent candidate.
给在位的候选人不冷不热的支持

Indifferent or lukewarm especially in matters of religion.
淡漠的漠不关心或不热情的,尤指对宗教事务
lull(pt.: lulled, pp.: lulled, prp.: lulling)
n. 暂停,间歇,稍息

v. 平息,使...平静,哄
During the night the wind lulled.
夜里,风停了。

The mother lulled the baby to sleep.
母亲哄着孩子入睡了。
lumber
n. 木材,木料

v. 伐木

vi. 缓慢地移动

vt. 拖累
The old car lumbered up the hill.
那辆旧车摇摇晃晃地开上了小山。

He has a lumber-mill.
他有一个锯木厂。
lumen(pl.: lumina)
n. 流明,内腔
暂无例句
luminance
亮度
暂无例句
luminous
a. 发光的,发亮的
There are many luminous road signs along the roads.
沿着路有许多夜光路标。

Giving off light; luminous.
发光的散发光的;明亮的
lump
n. 块状,瘤,很多

v. 使...成块状,混在一起,忍耐
The oatmeal lumps if you don't stir it well.
如果你不好好搅拌,麦片粥会结块。

The boys agreed to lump the expenses of their camping holiday.
孩子们同意把露营费合在一起而不分彼此。
lunacy(pl.: lunacies)
n. 精神失常,精神病,大痴
It's sheer lunacy driving in this weather.
天气这麽坏还开车, 简直是疯了.
lunar
a. 月亮的
It was reported that there would be a lunar eclipse tomorrow evening.
据报道说,明天晚上有月食。

The astronauts piloted their craft down to the lunar surface.
宇航员驾驶宇宙飞船在月球表面降落.
lunar month
朔望月

太阴月
A month, especially a lunar month.
太阴月一个月,尤指阴历的月
lunatic(pl.: lunatics)
a. 疯狂的

n. 疯子
The lunatic fringe are ignored by most members of the party.
绝大部分党员对极端分子不予理睬。

You're driving on the wrong side of the road, you lunatic!
你现在是逆行开车,你这个蠢材!
lunch(pt.: lunched, pp.: lunched, prp.: lunching, pl.: lunches)
n. 午餐
Have you had your lunch?
吃过午饭了吗?

We had a very tolerable lunch.
我们吃了顿很不错的午餐。
luncheon(pl.: luncheons)
n. 午宴,正式的午餐
We were invited to a formal luncheon.
我们被邀参加一次正式的午宴。

Thank you for your luncheon invitation for Sunday afternoon, January the tenth, at one o'clock.
感谢您邀请我(们)出席1月10日(星期天)下午1点举行的午餐。
lunchtime
n. 午餐时间
He spent the whole lunchtime telling this interminable shaggy dog story about an actress and a bishop.
整个午餐时间,他都在滔滔不绝地讲一名女演员和一名主教之间滑稽的故事。

Usually I only have a snack at lunchtime.
我中午通常只吃点心.
lung(pl.: lungs)
n. 肺
That opera singer has good lungs.
那位歌剧演员声音宏亮。

Is there a link between smoking and lung disease?
吸烟与肺部疾病之间有关系吗?
lunge(pt.: lunged, pp.: lunged, prp.: lunging, pl.: lunges)
n. 刺,刺进,跃进

v. 突进,踢,刺出
She lunged out with a knife.
她持刀猛冲过去.

He lunged wildly at his opponent.
他疯狂地扑向对手.
lurch(pt.: lurched, pp.: lurched, prp.: lurching, pl.: lurches)
n. 惨败,倾斜,举步蹒跚

v. 突然向一边倾斜
The bandit catch Bill, and Tom leave him in the lurch.
歹徒抓住了比尔,而汤姆却把他弃之不顾。

The enemy of human happiness is always lying at lurch.
人类幸福的大敌总是伺机进行破坏的。
lure(pt.: lured, pp.: lured, prp.: luring, pl.: lures)
n. 饵,诱惑

v. 引诱,诱惑
He left home because of the lures of the life in the city.
由于受到城市生活的诱或,他离开了家。

The enticement of the big city lure her away from her home.
大城市的种种诱惑吸引了她离家出走。
lurid
a. 火烧似的,华丽而庸俗的,可怕的
The papers gave the lurid details of the murder.
"报纸上描述了谋杀案的详情,令人毛骨悚然。"

A lurid, melodramatic, but accurate account of the accident.
关于这事件的一则轰动且耸人听闻但确切的报导
lurk(pt.: lurked, pp.: lurked, prp.: lurking)
n. 潜伏,潜行

v. 潜藏,潜伏,埋伏
The thief lurked in the shadows.
小偷在阴暗处躲着。

Danger lurked in the atmosphere.
氛围中隐藏着危险。
luscious
a. 甘美的,浓厚的,官能的
She is a luscious blonde.
她是个迷人的金发女郎。

I like the luscious taste of ripe peaches.
我喜欢熟桃的香甜味。
lush(pt.: lushed, pp.: lushed, prp.: lushing)
a. 苍翠繁茂的,多青草的,丰富的
Lush atmospheric touches in every room.
每个房间都充满朦胧的艺术美

Sure, his dad is a lush, but he's always the life of the party.
没错,他父亲是个酒鬼,但他永远是宴会的灵魂人物。
lust(pt.: lusted, pp.: lusted, prp.: lusting, pl.: lusts)
n. 贪欲,欲望,色欲

v. 贪求,渴望,动淫念
She is like a child lusting for toys.
她像一个渴望玩具的小孩。

His lust for power will never be satisfied.
他的权力欲永不能得到满足。
luster(pt.: lustered, pp.: lustered, prp.: lustering)
n. 光彩,荣誉,光泽

v. 有光泽,发亮,使...发光辉
Having a luster resembling that of pearls.
珠母般的具有珍珠般的光泽的

The luster characteristic of a pearl of high quality.
珍珠光泽一种高品质珍珠所特有光泽
lustful
a. 渴望的,贪婪的
Inciting lustful feelings; lewd.
猥亵的引起欲望的;淫猥的

Preoccupied with sex and sexual desire; lustful.
放荡的,淫荡的性方面放荡的和充满色情欲望的;贪欲的
lustre
n. 光彩, 光泽

vi. 有光泽, 发亮

vt. 使有光泽
His deeds add much lustre to his reputation.
他的行为使他声誉大增。
lustrous
a. 有光泽的,光辉的
The soft, thick, lustrous fur of this animal.
貂皮这种动物的柔软、浓密且有光泽的毛皮

A smooth, lustrous, variously colored deposit, chiefly calcium carbonate, formed around a grain of sand or other foreign matter in the shells of certain mollusks and valued as a gem.
珍珠在几种软体动物的贝壳中,围绕着一粒沙子或其他外来物质形成的一种光滑、有色泽、具有不同颜色且主要是碳酸钙的沉积物,被珍视为宝石
lusty
a. 健壮的,精力充沛的
He has a strong and lusty son.
他有一个体格健壮精力充沛的儿子。

A lusty cry.
强有力的吼叫
lute
n. 琵琶
Don't explain it to him; it's only playing the lute to a cow.
别向他解释,那只是对牛弹琴。
lux(pl.: luces)
勒克司(照明单位)
暂无例句
Luxemburg
n. 卢森堡
暂无例句
luxuriant
a. 繁茂的,丰富的,肥沃的
There is luxuriant tropical vegetation in our country.
我们国家有很多繁茂的热带植物。

Luxuriant forests covered the hills.
山上长满茂密的树林。
luxurious
a. 奢侈的,豪华的
The lady appeared with a luxurious fur coat.
那位夫人穿着华贵的毛皮外套来了。

He took a long luxurious hot bath when he came back home.
回家后,他舒适地在热水中泡了很长时间。
luxury(pl.: luxuries)
n. 奢侈,豪华
A long hot bath can be pure luxury.
洗个痛快的热水澡可真是一种至高的享受。

She has lived in luxury all her life.
她一生生活奢侈。
lychee
n. 荔枝
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lying
lie的现在分词
And now the scene shifts to the warehouse, where the murderer is lying in wait.
现在场景转到仓库,行凶者正埋伏在那里伺机行动。

Lying north of the church is a girls' senior high school.
位于这座教堂以北的是一所女子高中。
lymph
n. 淋巴,淋巴液
I've got an inflammation of lymph.
我的淋巴发炎了。

A vessel that conveys lymph.
输送淋巴的淋巴管
lymphoid
a. 淋巴的或淋巴样的
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lynch(pt.: lynched, pp.: lynched, prp.: lynching)
n. 私刑,私罚

v. 处以私刑,加私刑
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lynx(pl.: lynxes)
n. 猞猁
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lyre(pl.: lyres)
n. (古希腊)一种七弦琴
Lyres were played by the ancient Greeks.
古希腊人弹奏七弦琴。
lyrebird
琴鸟
暂无例句
lyric(pl.: lyrics)
a. 抒情的

n. 抒情诗
He wrote a lyric poem.
他写了一首抒情诗。

The anthology reveals a prejudice in favour of lyric poets.
这部选集显示出对抒情诗人有所偏爱.
lyrical
a. 欢欣的,充满愉悦的
She started to become/wax lyrical about health food.
她对保健食品极为讲究了.

Gave a lyrical description of her experiences in the South Seas.
对她在南太平洋的经历作了热情的描述
lyrically
ad. 抒情诗性地
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lyricist
n. 抒情诗人
Mr Sharp who works out of the country-music tradition, is a gifted lyricist who does something good in every second song.
基于乡村音乐进行创作的夏普先生是一位很有天才的歌词作者,他在许多歌曲中都做出好成绩。
lyrics
n. 抒情诗, 歌词
He is a fine writer of lyrics.
他是个优秀的抒情诗作家。

Schubert set some of Goethe's lyrics to music.
舒伯特把歌德的一些抒情诗谱成了歌曲。
ma(pl.: mas)
n. 妈
Shall we go to the cinema, ma?
我们去看电影吗,妈妈?

"The hotel is run by a Miss Doris. But it seems she's away in Brest for the day." "When the cat's away." Ma said.
"这家旅馆是一个名叫多丽丝的小组经营的。但是,好像今天她出门到布雷斯特去了。""大王外出,小鬼跳粱。"妈妈说道。
ma'am
n. 夫人,称呼女王,公主的尊称
暂无例句
Maastricht
马斯特里赫特
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Mabel
梅布尔(女名)
Her friends egged on Mabel to spend money to show off.
梅布尔的朋友们怂恿她花钱摆阔气。

Old Mabel is still going strong and still working on his farm every day.
老梅布尔依然很健壮,每天还在他的农场里工作。
macabre
a. 恐怖的, 令人毛骨悚然的, 以死亡为主题的
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macadam
n. 碎石,碎石路面
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macadamia
n. 澳洲坚果树
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Macao
n. 澳门
I'm going to make sure if I'm going to Macao.
我要拿定主意我是否去澳门。
macaroni(pl.: macaronies)
n. 通心粉
Here you can see two workers who, between them, have just finished cutting three cart-loads of golden brown macaroni stalks.
这里您可以看到两名工人,他们刚刚割好三大马车金黄色的通心粉小麦杆。
macaw
金刚鹦鹉
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MacDonald
麦当劳快餐店
Prime minister of Canada(1858-1862) who served jointly with Sir John Macdonald. He persuaded French Canadians to accept Canada's confederation(1867).
卡特尔,雅克1491-1557法国探险家,于1535年在圣·劳伦斯河上航行,并宣布此地归法国所有

The man you saw yesterday is Mr. Macdonald.
你昨天见到的那个人是麦克唐纳先生。
mace
n. 钉头槌,权标,执权标者
The mayor has a mace which is held as a sign of authority.
市长的权杖是权威的象征。

She put some mace into the meat.
她往肉里加了一些肉豆蔻干皮。
macerate
vt. 在水中或苛性钾中浸软
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Mach
n. 马赫
From the drawer Mr Mach took out a chain, with a bunch of keys dangling at its end.
马赫先生从抽屉里拿出一条链子,链子一头挂着一串钥匙。

For him fame does not count for mach
在他看来名誉算不了什么。
machiavellian
a. 狡诈的
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machination
n. 阴谋
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machine(pt.: machined, pp.: machined, prp.: machining, pl.: machines)
n. 机器,机械装置,机械般工作的人

v. 以机器制造

[计算机] 机器
My mother-in-law has a sewing machine.
我婆婆有一台缝纫机。

The edge must be machined to 0.02 millimeters.
这边缘必须切割到0.02毫米的精密度。
machine gun
机关枪
Machine guns opened up from a concealed position.
机关枪从隐蔽的阵地开始射击。

At daybreak our machine guns opened up.
黎明时,我们的机枪开火了。
machine language
机器语言
The process whereby a digital computer translates the instructions of a program written in a high-level language into their machine language equivalents.
数字计算机借此把高级语言编写的程序中的指令翻译成与其等价的机器语言程序的处理过程。

Programming languages are divided into three types: machine language, which is also called an instruction system, is the only one used directly by computers.
程序设计语言分为机器语言、汇编语言和高级语言三类。机器语言是计算机唯一能直接使用的语言,也叫做计算机指令系统;
machinery
n. (总称)机器,机械
We have no machinery for dealing with complaints.
我们没有处理投诉的机构。

Much machinery has been installed.
已经安装了许多新机器。
Macintosh
n. 苹果机,一种个人电脑
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mackerel(pl.: mackerels)
n. 鲭
Every week I invest a pound on the football pools. It's a sprat to catch a mackerel because one day I could win a million.
每星期我花一英镑赌足球普尔,这完全是一种小小冒险以求大利的行动,因为可能有一天我会赢100万。

He sent her a box of her favourite chocolates. It was a sprat to catch a mackerel, and he waited eagerly for her reply.
他送给她一盒她最喜欢吃的巧克力,这是想吃小亏占大便宜,现在他正迫切地等待着她的反应。
mackintosh(pl.: mackintoshes)
n. 橡皮布,橡皮布防水衣,雨衣
Your mackintosh looks better belted.
你的雨衣系上带子更好看.
Macquarie
(姓)
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macro
宏,巨
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macrocosm
n. 宇宙,宏观世界
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macroeconomic
a. 宏观经济的
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macroeconomics
n. 宏观经济学
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macromolecule
n. 巨大分子,高分子
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macroscopic
a. 宏观的(粗视)
暂无例句
macula(pl.: maculae)
n. (皮肤上的)斑点
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maculate
vt. 弄脏

a. 有斑点的
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mad(pt.: madded, pp.: madded, prp.: madding)
def#adj;maddish





a.发疯的,狂热的,着迷的,生气的
She was almost mad with grief when her son died.
她的儿子死去时,她悲伤得几乎疯了。

They are mad about football.
他们对足球很狂热。
madam(pl.: mesdames)
n. 夫人,女士
This way please, madam.
这边请,夫人。

She's a real little madam!
她是个十足的小姐!
madame(pl.: mesdames)
n. 夫人
Madame Cartier; Madame Jacqueline Cartier.
卡蒂埃夫人;杰奎琳·卡蒂埃夫人

Madame Song told the children a story yesterday.
宋夫人昨天给孩子们讲了个故事。
madden(pt.: maddened, pp.: maddened, prp.: maddening)
v. 使发狂,激怒,发怒
The delays maddened him.
一再的延误让他生气。

It maddens me that she was chosen instead of me.
选中她而未选中我,真把我气死了。
maddening
a. 使人恼火的,令人气恼的
Her oscillations in mood are maddening.
她喜怒无常能把人气疯。

The box has spat forth maddening nine- second sound bite.
电视机已经整整吐放了九秒钟令人疯狂的插播。
madman(pl.: madmen)
n. 疯子,精神病患者
They must think you are a madman if you tell them you want to cross the Pacific on a raft.
如果你告诉他们你要乘木筏横渡太平洋,他们一定会认为你是个疯子。

A madman mutilated the painting by cutting holes in it.
有个疯子破坏了那幅画,在上面划了许多窟窿。
madness
n. 疯狂,愚蠢的行为
It would be madness to try to climb the mountain in such a snowstorm.
想在这样大的暴风雪中去爬山简直是疯狂。

There's a strain of madness in the family.
那一家人都有点疯疯颠颠的.
magazine(pl.: magazines)
n. 杂志
I bought the magazines on my way home.
在回家的路上,我买了一些杂志。

This magazine has a large circulation.
这本杂志发行量很大。
magic
a. 有魔力的

n. 魔法,魔术
The magician thrilled his audience with his feats of magic.
魔术师用他的魔术技艺使观众们激动。

The paper turned green as if by magic.
这纸魔术般地变成了绿色。
magical
a. 魔术的
It's a magical story.
这是个神奇的故事。

We can see a magical view over the calm water of the bay from our window.
从我们的窗户里可以看到海湾里平静海水的迷人景色。
magician(pl.: magicians)
n. 魔术师
I like watching the performance of that magician.
我喜欢看那个魔术师的表演。

The magician displayed his charms and potions.
魔术师展示了咒符和有魔力的饮品。
magistrate(pl.: magistrates)
n. 地方法官
He worked as a magistrate after graduation.
他毕业后任地方行政长官。

The magistrate refused his bail.
地方法官不准他保释。
magnanimous
a. 度量大的,宽大的,有雅量的
He is a magnanimous person.
他是个宽宏大量的人。

He is a leader who is magnanimous in victory.
他是个在胜利时宽宏大度的领袖。
magnate(pl.: magnates)
n. 大资本家
A multimillionaire media magnate has shocked his employees with his candor by telling them all that he's putting his business affairs on hold to enter an alcoholism-counseling program.
一位身份数百万的媒体大亨,坦诚地告诉他全体员工他将暂时搁置他的事业以便参加戒酒班,令员工大为惊愕。

The list so settled it now a slate, unless some discontented magnate objects and threatens to withdraw. To do so is called"breaking the slate".
除非某个心怀不满的大亨加以反对并威胁要退出,这样决定下来的名单就成了人名单。如果出现反对或退出的行为,那就称为“撕毁候选人名单”。
magnesium
n. 镁
A glass bulb filled with finely shredded aluminum or magnesium foil that is ignited by electricity to produce a short-duration high-intensity light flash for taking photographs.
闪光泡一种内部装有铝箔或镁箔的精细碎片的玻璃灯泡,用电点燃以发出短暂的高强度闪光,从而拍摄照片
magnet(pl.: magnets)
n. 磁体,磁铁
Forbidden City is a great magnet for foreign tourists.
紫禁城对外国旅游者来说是个有巨大吸引力的地方。

Human beings have learned out how to make magnet of cast iron.
人类已经学会如何从生铁制出磁铁。
magnetic
a. 有磁性的,有吸引力的,催眠术的
She has a magnetic personality.
她具有极具吸引力的性格。

The loop becomes magnetic when the current is switched on.
通电时线圈就会有磁性。
magnetism
n. 磁性,吸引力,磁学
He persuaded them to join him by the sheer magnetism of his personality.
他完全是靠个人的魅力,说服他们和他在一起干。

Magnetism produced by electric charge in motion.
电磁性由运动电荷引起的磁性
magnification
n. 扩大,夸张,赞美

[计算机] 放大率
A photograph requiring magnification for viewing.
微型照片放大后才看得清楚的照片

An image that is too small to be read without magnification.
一种需要经过放大才可阅读的微小图象。
magnificent
a. 壮丽的,宏伟的
What a magnificent future!
多么美好的未来啊!

These magnificent palaces impressed the foreigners deeply.
这些宏伟的宫殿给外宾们留下了深刻的印象。
magnify(pt.: magnified, pp.: magnified, prp.: magnifying)
v. 放大
The microscope magnified the object 100 times.
这台显微镜将物体放大了100倍。

This lens can magnify 20 diameter.
这个透镜能放大20倍。
magnitude(pl.: magnitudes)
n. 大小,重要,光度,(地震)级数
The magnitude of the epidemic was frightening.
这种流行病传播范围之广令人惶惶不安。

You haven't realized the magnitude of her achievement.
你没有认识到她这一成就的重大意义。
maid(pl.: maids)
n. 女仆,侍女
Her maid helped her to dress up for the party.
她的女仆帮助她穿上参加晚会的礼服。

A maid or nurse native to India.
女佣印度本地的侍女或护士
maiden(pl.: maidens)
n. 年轻未婚女子,少女,处女

a. 未婚的,处女的,初次的
Several maidens were invited to attend her wedding.
好几个少女被邀请去参加她的婚礼。

The ship will start its maiden voyage next Monday.
这艘船将于下周一开始它的处女航。
mail
n. 邮件

v. 邮寄
I went to the post office to mail the letters.
我去邮局寄信。

I opened my mail and was surprised to see a broken vase.
我打开了邮件,惊讶地发现了一个打碎的花瓶。
mailbox(pl.: mailboxes)
n. 邮筒,邮箱
The workers sort the mail from the mailbox.
工作人员从邮箱中分拣邮件。

I put the letter in the mailbox.
我把信投入邮箱。
mailer
邮件程序
A cardboard book mailer.
一个供寄书用的硬纸筒
maim(pt.: maimed, pp.: maimed, prp.: maiming)
v. 使残废,使不能工作,使伤残
She survived the accident but she was maimed for life and will never walk again.
她在意外事故中大难不死,但却终身残废,再也不能行走了。

He was maimed in a First World War battle.
他在第一次世界大战的一埸战斗中受伤致残.
main(pl.: mains)
a. 主要的

n. 主要部分,干线
I turned the gas off at the mains before I went out.
我出门之前,把煤气的总阀关掉了。

The teacher asked me to note down the main points of the speech.
老师要求我把演说的要点记下来。
mainframe
n. 主机
These terminals are connected to our mainframe computer.
这些终端设备都和我们的计算机主机相连。

A shared portal from a local network into a larger information resource such as a large packet-switched information network or a mainframe computer.
从一局部网到更大的信息源(例如大型包交换信息网或计算机主机)的一种共享入口。
mainland
n. 大陆,本土
There are many interested animals in the mainland.
在这块大陆上有很多有趣的动物。

Father finally got in touch with his brother in mainland China.
父亲终于与大陆上的弟弟联络上了。
mainline(pt.: mainlined, pp.: mainlined, prp.: mainlining)
主线
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mainly
ad. 主要地
His money comes mainly from salary.
他的钱主要来自工资。

People in this shop are mainly tourists.
这家商店里的人们大都是游客。
mainstream
n. 主流
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maintain(pt.: maintained, pp.: maintained, prp.: maintaining)
v. 维持,维修,保养,坚持
Part of my job is to maintain good relationship with our suppliers.
我的部分工作是同我们的供应商保持良好的关系。

The car has to be constantly maintained.
汽车必须经常保养。
maintainability
可维护性
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maintainable
可维护的
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maintenance
n. 维护,保持,维修,生活费用
He had to work hard for the maintenance of his family.
他为了养家不得不去拼命工作。

Regulation and control of the affairs of a community, especially with respect to maintenance of order, law, health, morals, safety, and other matters affecting the public welfare.
警政对一个社区的事务的管理和控制,特别是对有关秩序、法律、健康、道德和安全的维护,以及其它影响到公共福利的事情
maize
n. 玉米
Maize is widely planted in the America.
玉米在美洲广泛种植。

Do you care for maize?
你喜欢吃玉米吗?
majestic
a. 宏伟的,壮严的
The majestic Rocky Mountains were covered with snow.
巍峨的落矶山上覆盖着白雪。

Gazing at that majestic painting was for me an almost transcendental experience.
我凝视著那幅气势磅 的画, 一种堪称超凡的感受油然而生.
majesty(pl.: majesties)
n. 最高权威,威严,王权
Their Majesty will open the new bridge today.
国王和王后陛下今天将为新桥通车典礼剪彩。

Strip majesty of its exteriors(the first and last letters) and it becomes a jest.
剥掉了majesty[威严]的外皮(头尾两个字母)就成为ajest[一则笑话]啦。
major(pt.: majored, pp.: majored, prp.: majoring, pl.: majors)
n. 主修,成年人,陆军少校

a. 主要的,较多的,大部份的

v. 主修
We have encountered major problems.
我们已遇到重大的问题。

The play was a major success.
这出戏大获成功。
majority(pl.: majorities)
n. 多数,大多数
The majority of people seem to prefer TV to radio.
多数人喜欢电视胜过广播。

She reaches her majority next month.
她下个月就到成年年龄了。
make(pt.: made, pp.: made, prp.: making, pl.: makes)
v. 做,制造,使

n. 牌子,型号
The news made her happy.
这消息使她高兴。

Wine is made from grapes.
葡萄酒是用葡萄酿成的。
Make hay while the sun shines
vi. 抓紧时机行事
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maker(pl.: makers)
n. 制造者,上帝,发期票的人
Who is the policy maker in this company?
这家公司里谁是决策者?

Poor Fred: he's gone to meet his Maker.
可怜的弗雷德,他已经去见上帝了。
makeshift(pl.: makeshifts)
n. 临时措施

a. 临时的
A crude or makeshift dwelling or shelter; a shack.
简陋小屋,茅屋粗糙的临时住房或隐蔽处;棚屋

A crude or makeshift bed.
简易床简陋的或权作使用的床
makeup(pl.: makeups)
化妆品

n. 组成(接通,补给,修理)
For the beautiful girl to use makeup would be to gild the lily.
漂亮的姑娘加上化装,是锦上添花。

I can not tell who's who when the women take off their makeup.
女士们卸了妆,我就分辨不出谁是谁。
making
n. 制成
When it comes to making friends, you cannot be too careful.
一谈到交朋友,你再怎么小心也不为过。

A large sheet of paper folded once in the middle, making two leaves or four pages of a book or manuscript.
对折纸在中间对折的一张大纸,制成书或手稿中的两张或四页
maladjusted
a. 调节不良的,不能适应环境的
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maladjustment
n. 不适应环境,失调
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maladroit
a. 笨拙的
His handling of the negotiations was maladroit.
他的谈判技巧十分拙劣.
malady(pl.: maladies)
n. 病,疾病,弊病
Violent crime is only one of the maladies afflicting modern society.
暴力犯罪仅仅是危害社会的弊病之一。

A bodily disorder or disease; a malady or an ailment.
疾病身体的失调或疾病;疾病或小毛病
Malaise
n. 不舒服
You can see signs of (a creeping) malaise in our office.
在我们办公室里可以看到有某种(令人不寒而栗的)不安迹象.
malapropism
词语荒唐误用(指误用发音近似而意义不通的词语)
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malaria
n. 疟疾
The boy had a bad attack of malaria.
那个男孩得了严重的疟疾。

There are many malaria sufferers in hospital.
医院里有很多疟疾病人。
Malay
a. 马来亚的

n. 马来人
A dialect of Malay that is the official language of Indonesia.
印尼语马来语的一种方言,被指定为印度尼西亚的官方语言

The capital and largest city of Malaysia, on the southwest Malay Peninsula northwest of Singapore. Founded by tin miners in1857, it is the commercial and industrial hub of the country. Population, 937,817.
吉隆坡马来西亚的首都和最大城市,位于马来半岛的西南部、新加坡西北。于1857年由锡矿工人建立,现为该国的商业和工业中心。人口937,817
Malaysia
n. 马来西亚
We imported raw rubber from Malaysia.
我们从马来西亚进口生胶。

There are 13 states in Malaysia.
马来西亚有十三个州.
Malaysian
a. 马来西亚的,马亚群岛的

n. 马来西亚人
暂无例句
malcontent
a. 抱不平的,不满的,不服的

n. 不满现状的人
All the trouble is being caused by a handful of malcontents.
这些是非都是由一小撮不满分子搬弄的.
malcontented
a. 不满的
All the trouble is being caused by a handful of malcontents.
这些是非都是由一小撮不满分子搬弄的.
male(pl.: males)
a. 男性的,雄性的

n. 男子,雄性动物
The male is physically stronger than the female.
男性在身体上要比女性强壮。

This flower is a male flower.
这朵花是雄花。
malediction
n. 诅咒
暂无例句
malefactor
n. 罪人,犯人,坏人
Malefactors will be pursued and punished.
作恶的人要予以究治.
malevolent
a. 有恶意的,恶毒的
Having or showing malice or ill will; malevolent.
恶意的具有或表现出恶意或不良愿望的;含有恶意的

The quality or state of being malevolent.
恶毒处于邪恶的状态或具有恶毒的特征
malfunction(pt.: malfunctioned, pp.: malfunctioned, prp.: malfunctioning)
n. 故障

v. 发生故障,不起作用
Pertaining to the detection and isolation of a malfunction or mistake.
用于修饰或说明与故障或错误的检测和隔离有关的特性。

A procedure to terminate execution of a program when an unrecoverable error or malfunction occurs.
异常结束当一种无法补救的错误或故障发生时中止计算机程序的运行
Mali
n. 马里
暂无例句
malice
n. 恶意,怨恨
She certainly bears you no malice.
她对你的确并无恶意。

It seems so absurd to bear malice after all that.
经过这一切之后还抱有怨恨情绪是很荒谬的。
malicious
a. 怀恶意的,恶毒的
He cares nothing about the malicious attack on his reputation.
他对别人对他名声的恶毒攻击置之不理。

To do her justice, she was never malicious.
说句公道话, 她从来没有恶意。
malign(pt.: maligned, pp.: maligned, prp.: maligning)
a. 有害的,恶性的,有恶意的

v. 诽谤,说坏话
A malign tumour was found in his stomach.
在他的胃部发现了一个恶性肿瘤。 

She likes to malign innocent persons.
她爱诋毁那些清白的人。
malignancy(pl.: malignancies)
n. 恶性
暂无例句
malignant(pl.: malignants)
a. 有恶意的,恶性的,有害的

n. 怀恶意的人,保王党员
The tumour is not malignant.
这个瘤不是恶性的。

It's a malignant slander to me.
这对我是恶意的诽谤。
malignity(pl.: malignities)
n. 邪恶,恶毒
暂无例句
malinger(pt.: malingered, pp.: malingered, prp.: malingering)
v. 装病以逃避工作
暂无例句
malingerer
n. 装病以逃避职责的人
暂无例句
malingering
n. 装病,开小差
Helen has finally sued her malingering husband for divorce, but I think she did it more in sorrow than in anger.
海伦终于与她那个托病开小差的丈夫打官司要求离婚,不过我觉得,她这样做更多的是悲哀而不是愤恨。
mall
n. 商业街,购物商场
A parade of strollers on the mall.
在购物中心的一群游逛者

Saw all manner of people at the mall.
在购物中心看到各种各样的人
mallard(pl.: mallards)
野鸭
Any of a breed of common domestic ducks descended from and resembling the mallard.
鲁昂鸭一种与绿头鸭相似并是其后代的普通家养鸭
malleability
n. 可锻性,延展性
暂无例句
malleable
a. 可塑的,易改变的
The young are more malleable than the old.
年轻人比老年人容易受影响.

The malleable mind of the pragmatist.
实用主义者那适应性很强的思想
mallet(pl.: mallets)
n. 木槌,球棍,棒
A small mallet used by auctioneers.
拍卖锤拍卖者所用的小锤

The drummer was worried because his mallet was missing one minute before the concert.
鼓手很著急,因为他的小音槌在音乐会开始前一分钟不见了。
malnutrition
n. 营养不良
暂无例句
malodor
n. 恶臭
暂无例句
malodorous
a. 有臭味的,不合法的
暂无例句
malpractice
n. 失职,行为不当
Various malpractices by police officers were brought to light by the enquiry.
警察的各种不法行为经调查已揭露出来.
malt(pt.: malted, pp.: malted, prp.: malting)
n. 麦芽,啤酒

a. 麦芽的,含麦芽的,用麦芽作的

v. 作成麦芽,用麦芽处理
Would you like a cup of malt whisky?
你想喝杯麦芽威士忌吗?

The host took out a bottle of 12-year-old malt whisky to entertain us.
男主人拿出了一瓶12年的优质麦芽威士忌。
maltreat(pt.: maltreated, pp.: maltreated, prp.: maltreating)
v. 虐待
暂无例句
mama(pl.: mamas)
n. (口)母亲,妈妈
The baby cried for his mama.
孩子哭着要妈妈。

Mama said my illness would go away, but she could be wrong.
妈妈说我的病一定会好的,但她可能说错了。
mamba(pl.: mambas)
n. 树眼镜蛇
暂无例句
mamma(pl.: mammas)
n. [儿]妈妈
暂无例句
mammal(pl.: mammals)
n. 哺乳动物
Monkeys and dogs are mammals.
猴子和狗都是哺乳动物。

A whale is no less a mammal than a horse is.
鲸鱼和马一样都是哺乳动物。
mammalian
a. 哺乳动物的
The report is on mammalian thermoregulation.
那份报告是有关哺乳动物的体温调节。
mammals
哺乳动物
Monkeys and dogs are mammals.
猴子和狗都是哺乳动物。

A corresponding organ in other mammals.
胸脯其它哺乳动物的相应器官
mammoth(pl.: mammoths)
n. 长毛象

a. 长毛象似的,巨大的
A mammoth is a large hairy type of elephant in ancient times.
猛犸是古代一种身体庞大、长着长毛的大象。

The mammoth fell into an ice crevasse.
猛犸掉进冰河裂缝里了。
man(pt.: manned, pp.: manned, prp.: manning, pl.: men)
n. 男人,人类,人

v. 为...配备人手
Man is mortal.
人都是会死的。

The staff speak as one man on this issue.
在这个问题上全体职员意见一致。
manacle(pt.: manacled, pp.: manacled, prp.: manacling)
n. 手铐(束缚)

vt 上手铐(束缚)
暂无例句
manage(pt.: managed, pp.: managed, prp.: managing)
v. 处理,维持,达成
I finally managed to find the book I was looking for.
我终于找到了一直在找的书。

His wife knows how to manage him when he is angry.
他的妻子知道在他生气时怎么对付他。
manageable
a. 易办的,易管理的,易控制的
We are trying to reduce the problem to manageable proportions.
我们正努力把问题缩小到可以控制的范围内。

Step must be taken to reduce the problem to manageable proportions.
必须采取措施将问题缩小到可控制的范围。
management(pl.: managements)
n. 管理,经营,处理
She gets them to accept these changes by tactful management.
她用机智的手段使他们接受了这些改变。

The failure of the scheme was due to bad management.
计划的失败是由于管理不善。
manager(pl.: managers)
n. 经理
Our manager is very strict with us.
我们的经理对我们要求很严格。

Our manager is conversant with account system.
我们的经理精通会计制度。
managerial
a. 管理的
Responsible managerial position in human resources.
人力资源方面负责管理的职务。

What they need most is managerial talent.
他们最需要的是管理人才。
managing
vbl. 管理
A trustee is a member of managing business affairs of an institution.
理事是机构管理班子中的成员。

The managing director has the nominal power but he is a paper tiger and it is his assistant who actually runs the company.
总经理名义上有权,可却是一只纸考虑,实际管理着公司的是他的助手。
manatee(pl.: manatees)
n. 海牛
暂无例句
Manchester
n. 曼彻斯特[英国]
Manchester United beat Celtic in a friendly.
曼彻斯特联队在一场友谊比赛中击败了凯尔特队。

Three inches of rain fell in Manchester last night.
曼彻斯特市昨夜降雨三英寸.
Mandarin
n. 中国官话,国语,满清官吏
Of course I can speak Mandarin.
中国话我自然会说。
mandate(pt.: mandated, pp.: mandated, prp.: mandating, pl.: mandates)
n. 命令,指令,要求

v. 委任统治
Our election victory has given us a mandate to reform the economy.
我们在选举获胜, 这就使我们有权进行经济改革.

Britain was mandated to govern the former colony of German East Africa.
英国受权代管德国在东非的前殖民地.
mandatory(pl.: mandatories)
a. 命令的,强制性的
It's mandatory to pay taxes.
缴税是义务性的。

The predetermined mandatory order, organization or position of symbols in a computer instruction, data or word, data transmission message, etc. The order is mandatory so that the computer can understand and interpret the information.
对计算机的指令、数据或字以及数据传输所预先确定的且必须遵循的各种符号的次序、结构或位置。次序必须遵循,否则计算机不能理解和解释信息。
mandible(pl.: mandibles)
n. 上颚,下颌骨
暂无例句
mane
n. (马等的)鬃毛
He combed his house's mane tidy.
他把他的马的鬃毛梳理整齐。

The lion tossed his mane.
那头雄狮抖动鬃毛。
maneuver(pt.: maneuvered, pp.: maneuvered, prp.: maneuvering, pl.: maneuvers)
n. 演习,调遣,策略

v. 调遣,演习,用计策
A maneuver, stratagem, or ploy, especially one used at an initial stage.
策略尤指人在开始阶段所采用的计谋、策略、手法

A maneuver causing someone to stumble or fall.
绊使某人绊倒或跌倒的动作
manful
刚毅的,勇敢的
He made manful efforts to move the heavy furniture.
他作出勇敢的努力搬动沉重的家具。
manganese
n. 锰
A mixture of black manganese oxide minerals.
硬锰矿一种黑色氧化锰矿的混合物
manger
n. 槽,牛槽
He put some grass in the manger.
他在食槽里放了些草。
mangle
vt. 碾压(损坏,乱切)

n. 碾压机
The symphony was dreadfully mangled.
那首交响乐曲给糟蹋得不成样子。

There are many badly mangled bodies of those killed by the explosion.
那有许多在爆炸中被炸得残缺不全的尸体。
mango(pl.: mangos)
n. 芒果
暂无例句
mangrove
n. 红树林
暂无例句
mangy
a. (兽)疥癣的, 污秽的
暂无例句
Manhattan
n. 曼哈顿[美国]
I have an apartment in downtown Manhattan.
我在曼哈顿中心区有一套住房。

State authorities yesterday pulled the plug on a Manhattan money-wiring operation that allegedly funneled millions of dollars to and from banks in the Dominican Republic, mainly for use by drug dealers.
州政府当局昨天勒令曼哈顿一家电汇款项的商号歇业。据说其与多米尼加共和国数家银行往来调动美金数百万地,主要供毒贩使用。
manhood
n. 成年,勇气,男儿
His son has grown into manhood.
他的儿子已成年了。

Members of certain tribes perform special ceremonies when they reach manhood.
某些部落的男人在达到成年时要举行特殊的庆祝仪式。
mania
n. 狂躁,热衷,狂热
暂无例句
maniac
n. 疯子
A raving maniac.
一个胡言乱语的疯子

He drives like a maniac.
他象疯子似地开车。
maniacal
a. 发狂的, 狂乱的
He's maniacal about sex.
他性欲旺盛.
manifest(pt.: manifested, pp.: manifested, prp.: manifesting, pl.: manifests)
n. 载货单,运货单,旅客名单

a. 显然的,明白的

v. 显示,出现,证明
This riot is only one manifestation of people's discontent.
这骚乱仅仅是人们不满的一种表露而已。

His generosity manifests itself in times of need.
他的慷慨在困境中表现了出来。
manifestation(pl.: manifestations)
n. 显示,证明,示威运动
This riot is only one manifestation of people's discontent.
这骚乱仅仅是人们不满的一种表露而已。

That manifestation showed our power.
那次示威运动显示了我们的力量。
manifesto(pl.: manifestoes)
n. 宣言,声明
暂无例句
manifold(pt.: manifolded, pp.: manifolded, prp.: manifolding, pl.: manifolds)
n. 复印本,多种

a. 多种的,有许多部份的,多方面的

v. 复写,繁殖,增多
The uses of this machine are manifold.
这台机器有多种用途。

His interests are manifold.
他的兴趣广泛。
manipulate(pt.: manipulated, pp.: manipulated, prp.: manipulating)
v. 操纵,利用,假造

[计算机] 操作
A clever politician know how to manipulate public opinion.
聪明的政客知道如何操纵公众舆论。

A hand-held, button-activated input device that when rolled along a flat surface directs an indicator to move correspondingly about a computer screen, allowing the operator to move the indicator freely, as to select operations or manipulate text or graphics.
鼠标一种手用的、用按扭控制的输入设备,当在平台上滑动时可以相应地移动计算机屏幕上的指示箭头,使得操作者可以随意控制指示箭头,由此来选择项目、控制内容或作图
manipulation(pl.: manipulations)
n. 处理
The complete operation performed on data.It includes steps of origination, input, manipulation, output and storage.
对数据项的一次完整操作。它包括生成、输入、处理、输出以及存储。

His clever manipulation of the stock market make him lots of money.
他在股票交易中买卖精明,赚了很多钱。
manipulator
操纵器,操作者
暂无例句
mankind
n. 人类
Mankind learns its first language in early childhood.
人类是在幼年开始学习第一种语言的。

Christ's atonement is for the sins of mankind.
耶稣的赎罪是为了人类。
manly
a. 像男人的,强壮的,适于男人的
He looks very manly in his uniform.
他穿着制服十分精神。

Football is a manly sport.
足球是一项激烈的体育运动。
manner
n. 样子,礼貌,风格,方式
It is bad manners to interrupt.
打断别人说话是不礼貌的。

I don't like to talk with him; he has a very rude manner.
我不喜欢和他说话,他态度粗野。
manners
n. 礼貌
It is bad manners to interrupt.
打断别人说话是不礼貌的。

It's bad manners to ask other's salary if you are not very familiar.
如果你们不是很熟的话,问别人薪水多少是很不礼貌的。
manoeuvre(pt.: manoeuvred, pp.: manoeuvred, prp.: manoeuvring)
n. =maneuver

v. (驱车)移动
A rapid manoeuvre by the driver prevented an accident.
司机动作迅速而熟练因此避免了一场事故.

These shameful manoeuvreswere aimed at securing his election.
这种可耻的伎俩都是为了能让他当选.
manpower
n. 人力

Manpower公司(财富500强公司之一,总部所在地美国,主要经营临时帮助)
The system puts the firm at a disadvantage because of its overmuch manpower.
由于过剩的人力, 这一体制使公司处境不利。

I doubt whether they really have sufficient manpower.
我怀疑他们是否真有足够的人力。
mansion(pl.: mansions)
n. 大厦
He lives in Victoria Mansions.
他住在维多利亚公寓。

The poor girl was astonished by the sumptuous furnishings of the mansion.
这个贫穷的女孩被大厦里的豪华的陈设惊呆了。
mantissa(pl.: mantissas)
尾数
暂无例句
mantle(pt.: mantled, pp.: mantled, prp.: mantling, pl.: mantles)
n. 斗篷,覆罩之物,罩子

v. 罩住,覆盖,脸红
Snow mantled the hills.
雪覆盖着丘陵。

The mountain was covered with a mantle of snow.
山上覆盖着一层雪。
manual(pl.: manuals)
a. 手工的,体力的

n. 手册,指南
A maintenance manual gives diagrams and instructions for repairing your car.
维修手册向您提供修理汽车所需的图表和说明。

Work done by machines has replaced manual labour.
机器生产已经代替了手工劳作.
manually
用手,手动地
An apparatus used for hoisting weights, consisting of a vertical spool-shaped cylinder that is rotated manually or by machine and around which a cable is wound.
绞盘,卷扬机一种用于吊起重物的装置。该装置包括一垂直的线轴形圆筒,由人力或机器使之旋转,在其周围绕有钢丝绳

A machine designed to product print-like text on paper or similar material as a result of an operator manually depressing keys consecutively on a keyboard.
一种机器,操作员连续按动键盘上的键时,在纸上或类似的材料上产生类似印刷的正文。
manufacture(pt.: manufactured, pp.: manufactured, prp.: manufacturing, pl.: manufactures)
n. 产品,制造,制造业

v. 制造

vt. 制造,加工
This firm manufactures cars.
这家公司大量生产汽车。

The manufacture of these small components is expensive.
制造这些小部件是非常昂贵的。
manufactured
a. 制成的
She manufactured a false story to hide the facts.
她编 造瞎话以掩盖事实.

A place where drugs and chemicals are manufactured.
药厂用于生产药品和化学物质的地方
manufacturer(pl.: manufacturers)
n. 制造商
Where is the manufacturer of the machine?
这台机器的制造商在哪?

They bought the machine directly from the manufacturer.
他们直接从厂商那里购买了这台机器。
manufacturing
n. 制造业

a. 制造业的
Manufacturing industry was worst affected by the fuel shortage.
由於燃料短缺受到影响, 制造业首当其冲.

British manufacturing industry has been running down for years.
英国的制造业多年来一直在走下坡路.
manure(pt.: manured, pp.: manured, prp.: manuring)
n. 肥料

v. 施肥
You should put some manure on your land.
你应该给地里施些粪肥。

Animal dung may be used as manure.
动物的粪便可以作为肥料使用。
manuscript(pl.: manuscripts)
a. 手抄的

n. 手稿,原稿
I read his novel in manuscript.
我看过他小说的手稿。

The earliest extant manuscript of this poem has been kept in the museum.
此诗现存最早的原稿收藏在这座博物馆里。
many
n. 许多人,许多

a. 许多的
How many students are there in your class?
你们班有多少个学生?

Many diseases are caused by bacteria.
许多疾病是由细菌引起的。
map(pt.: mapped, pp.: mapped, prp.: mapping, pl.: maps)
n. 地图

v. 映射,绘制...之地图,计划

[计算机] 存储区分配图
There is a map of the world on the wall.
墙上有张世界地图。

We got lost because we couldn't read the map.
我们迷路了,因为我们看不懂这张地图。
maple(pl.: maples)
n. 枫树
The maple leaf is the emblem of Canada.
枫叶是加拿大的象征。

The garden is flanked to the north with large maple trees.
花园的北侧是一些高大的枫树.
mapping
映射,映像
The province boundaries are marked in with a fine mapping pen.
省区界限是用很细的绘图笔加画在地图上的。

The technique of mapping a region or district.
地志学绘制地区地图或行政区地图的技术
mar(pt.: marred, pp.: marred, prp.: marring, pl.: mars)
n. 三月

v. 损毁,损伤,糟塌
Age cannot mar her beauty.
岁月无损于她的美貌。

Such a mistake would mar your career.
这种错误会有损你的事业。
marathon(pl.: marathons)
n. 马拉松,耐力的考验
Towards the end of the marathon several runners showed signs of distress.
马拉松赛接近终点时, 有些参赛者显出极难受的样子.

He can hardly run a mile, much less the marathon.
他连一哩都跑不了,更不用说马拉松了。
marble
a. 大理石的,冷酷的

n. 大理石

vt.使有大理石的花纹
My little son has many marbles.
我的小儿子有许多弹珠。

This table is made of marble.
这个桌子是大理石的。
march
n. 三月

vi. 行军,进军
The troops marched on.
部队继续前进。

Science is on the march.
科学正在进步中。
margin(pt.: margined, pp.: margined, prp.: margining, pl.: margins)
n. (时间,金钱)富余,利润,页边空白,边缘
He beat the other runners by a margin of ten seconds.
他比其他运动员早10秒钟到达终点。

The little boy likes to make notes in the margin of books.
小男孩喜欢在书页空白边上做笔记。
marginal
a. 边缘的,末端的
The marginal strip of beach; a marginal issue that had no bearing on the election results.
边缘细长的海滩;和选举结果没有多大关系的边缘问题

Barren or marginal farmland.
荒芜或边远的农田
marine(pl.: marines)
n. (海军)士兵或军官

a. 海的,海生的;船舶的,航海的
The rocks are covered by marine plants.
岩石被海生植物所覆盖。

The risk of breakage is covered by marine insurance, isn't it?
破碎险是包括在海洋运输货物险之内的,对吗?
mariner(pl.: mariners)
n. 海员
There are more than 50 mariners on this ship.
船上有五十多名水手。

He recited the whole of The Ancient Mariner to us off the reel.
他一口气把《古水手吟》从头到尾都背诵出来了。
marital
a. 婚姻的
Both partners now resent your interference; that's what you get when you fish in the troubled waters of marital strife.
现在两方面都对你的干预不满,那是对你的婚姻冲突中趁火打劫的报应。

Paranoia reigns supreme among the women, causing much marital conflict.
偏执狂现象在妇女中很盛行,引起了许多婚姻纠纷。
maritime
a. 海的,海上的,海事的
England was a great maritime power.
英国曾是海上的强国。

The country's maritime provinces are rich.
这个国家沿海的省份非常富有。
mark
n. 标志,分数,马克

v. 做标记于,留意,打分数
The road we should take is marked on the map.
我们要走的路已经标在地图上了。

The wet glass left a mark on the surface of the table.
湿杯子在桌面上留下一个痕迹。
markdown
n. 标价商品价格,减价
暂无例句
marked
a. 有记号的,显著的,醒目的

v. 作记号,打分数,表示

vbl. 作记号,打分数,表示
The man could not explain away the gun and the marked money from the bank robbery that the police found in his ear.
这个人未能解释清楚警察在他车上发现的枪以及从银行抢劫来的带有记号的钱。

A religious sacrament marked by the symbolic use of water and resulting in admission of the recipient into the community of Christians.
洗礼,浸礼宗教圣礼,象征性地用水洗浴,以表示受洗者被接受入基督教团体
marker(pl.: markers)
n. 作记号的人,记分员,书签

[计算机] 记号
A stone placed over a grave as a marker; a tombstone.
墓碑,墓石置于坟墓上作为记号的石头;墓石

A mound of stones erected as a memorial or marker.
锥形石冢一堆石头,用于表示纪念或标志
market(pt.: marketed, pp.: marketed, prp.: marketing, pl.: markets)
n. 市场,交易,推销地区

v. 在市场上交易,使...上市
The sales manager wants to open up new markets in the Far East.
销售经理想在远东开辟新市场。

The market is rather depressed at the moment.
目前的市场相当萧条。
marketable
a. 可销售的,销路好的,市场的
A marketable product; marketable skills.
可出售的产品;市场所需的技术

Suitable for buying and selling; marketable.
适销的适于买卖的;可以销售的
marketing
n. 行销,买卖

vbl. 销售,买卖
Ultimately, the success of the product depends on the good marketing.
最终,产品的成功还是取决于高明的销售手段。

The marketing team brainstorm for hour in designing the marketing campaign for the new product.
行销小组脑力激荡多时,集思广益,设计新产品的行销策略。
marketplace(pl.: marketplaces)
n. 集会场所, 市场

商场
Companies must be able to compete in the marketplace.
公司一定要在市场中有竞争力。

The company's market share is 48 percent in the marketplace.
这家公司的市场占有率是百分之四十八。
marking
n. 印记,印,分
He accused his teacher of unfair marking.
他指责教师打分不公平。

Two unhappy marriages have left their mark on her.
两次婚姻不幸给她留下了极坏的印象.
markup
n. 涨价,利润
暂无例句
maroon
v. 使(人)处于孤独无助之境

n.栗色

adj.栗色的
Pirates used to maroon people on desert islands.
海盗过去惯常把人们遗弃在荒岛。

The sailors took command of the ship from the cruel captain and marooned him on a desert island.
水手们从残酷的船长手中夺过了指挥权,把他放逐到一个荒岛上。
marquee
n. 大天幕,华盖
暂无例句
marquetry(pl.: marquetries)
n. 镶嵌细工
暂无例句
marquis(pl.: marquis)
n. 侯爵
He was conferred marquis by the king.
他被国王册封为侯爵。
marriage(pl.: marriages)
n. 婚姻,结婚
This is his second marriage.
这是他第二次结婚。

Marriage is for life.
婚姻是终身大事。
married(pl.: marrieds)
a. 已婚的
Being married and therefore protected by one's husband.
已婚的已经结婚因而受到其丈夫保护的

She thinks they can get married on his earnings of only fifty pounds a week but she's living in a fool's paradise.
她以为他每周只要挣50英镑,他们就可以结婚,但她是陶醉在虚无缥渺的乐境之中而已。
marrow(pl.: marrows)
n. 骨髓,精华
It was so cold that he felt frozen to the marrow.
天气太冷了,他感到寒冷刺骨。

Come by the fire you must be chilled to the marrow!
到火旁边来吧--你一定冻坏了。
marry(pt.: married, pp.: married, prp.: marrying)
v. 与...结婚,结婚
She married money.
她嫁给了一个有钱人。

Will you marry me?
你愿意和我结婚吗?
Mars
n. 火星
Mars is the fourth planet in order from the sun.
火星是太阳系的第四颗行星。

Scientists are studying the photographs of Mars for signs of life.
科学家们正在研究火星的照片,寻求生命的迹象。
Marseilles
n. 马赛(法国港口)
暂无例句
marsh(pl.: marshes)
n. 沼泽,湿地
It's dangerous to be alone in the marsh.
一个人在沼泽地里是很危险的。

Low, flat, swampy land; a bog or marsh.
沼泽低平的沼泽地;泥塘或湿地
marshal(pt.: marshaled, pp.: marshaled, prp.: marshaling, pl.: marshals)
n. 陆空军高级将官,典礼官,职行官

v. 整顿,配置,汇集
He was an Air Marshal before retirement.
他退休前是空军中将。

He sat nervously, marshal his thought.
他紧张地坐着,整理着他的思绪。
Marshall
n. 马歇尔
One day in1848 a carpenter named Marshall, noticed some bright yellow particles in the water, bent down to pick them up and took them to his partner, Mr. Sutter.
1848年的一天,—位名叫马歇尔的木匠看到水中一些浅黄色的颗粒。他弯腰拾起并把颗粒拿给他的伙伴萨特。

A division of Oceania in the western Pacific Ocean comprising the islands east of the Philippines and north of the equator. It includes the Caroline, Marshall, Mariana, and Gilbert islands.
密克罗尼西亚西太平洋上菲律宾群岛以东,赤道以北的岛群,是大洋洲的一部分,包括加罗林群岛,马绍尔群岛,马里亚纳群岛和吉尔伯特群岛
marshland
n. 沼泽地
A tract of marshland, usually under water and covered in places with tall grass.
沼泽地沼泽地带,常被水漫过并被较高的草所覆盖

In the long March, our Red Army soldiers succeeded in wading through the marshland.
长征中,我们的红军战士成功地涉过了沼泽地。
marshmallow
n. 药属葵,药属葵蜜饯
暂无例句
marshy
a. 沼泽般的,湿软的
Having the nature of a fen; marshy.
有沼泽特征的;多沼泽地的

Low or marshy ground washed by tidal waters.
洼地,沼泽由波浪之水流引起的低地或沼泽地
marsupial
n. 有袋类

a. 袋的,袋状的
Pouches are a peculiarity of marsupials.
腹袋是有袋动物的特色。
mart(pl.: marts)
n. 商业中心
New York is an international mart for stocks and shares.
纽约是国际证券与股票的交易中心。

New York and London are two great marts of the world.
纽约和伦敦是世界两大商业中心。
martial
a. 军事的,战争的
We should always remember that Japan is a martial nation.
我们应该始终牢记日本是一个好战的国家。

He faced a court martial for disobeying orders.
他因不服从命令受到军法审判.
martial art
n. 武术, 技击
Any of12 levels of proficiency at the grade of black belt in martial arts such as judo and karate.
段在东方武术中,黑腰带的级别精通达12级中的任一级,如柔道和空手道

Jack is death on martial arts.
杰克擅长格斗术。
martial law
n. 戒严法, 戒严令
暂无例句
martially
ad. 好战地, 勇敢地
暂无例句
Martin
(男名)马丁
Martin Luther King made many adversaries in his nonviolent quest for equality.
马丁·路德·金在以非暴力手段寻求平等的过程中树立了许多敌人。

Denise and Martin have recently become parents.
丹尼斯和马丁最近当爸爸妈妈了.
martinet
n. 要求严格服从纪律的人
暂无例句
Marty
马蒂(男名)
暂无例句
martyr(pt.: martyred, pp.: martyred, prp.: martyring, pl.: martyrs)
n. 烈士,殉道者

vt. 杀害,折磨,牺牲
He is a martyr of his country.
他为国捐躯。

She died a martyr for liberty.
她为自由而捐躯。
martyrdom
n. 牺牲,殉难
Italian painter. With his command of perspective, light, color, and composition, he produced a large body of secular and ecclesiastical works, including The Banquet of Cleopatra and The Martyrdom of Saint Agatha(both1750).
泰波罗,乔瓦尼·巴蒂斯特1696-1770意大利画家,他对透视、光线、色彩和构图有杰出的掌握,创作了一大批世俗和宗教作品,其中有克利奥帕特拉的宴会和圣阿加莎的殉道(同为1750年)

Martyrdom is the only way in which a man can become famous without ability.
殉教行为,是无德无能者可以一举成名的惟一途径。
marvel(pt.: marveled, pp.: marveled, prp.: marveling, pl.: marvels)
n. 奇异的事物,罕见的例子

v. 惊异于,惊异
It was a real marvel that the baby was unhurt when he fell from the fifth floor.
那婴儿从五楼摔下来竟没受伤真是一个奇迹。

They marvelled that she would make such a decision.
他们对她做出如此决定感到惊奇。
marvellous
a. 惊奇的
Their performance was marvellous.
他们的演出太精彩了。

The students did some marvellous impressions of the teachers at the end-of-term party.
在期末联欢会上,学生模仿教师惟妙惟肖令人捧腹。
marvelous
a. 令人惊异的,了不起的,不平常的
Their performance was marvelous.
他们的演出太精彩了。

"Who's that marvelous woman? " "Darling, don't you know? " "Darling, I haven't the ghost of."
"那个了不起的女人是谁呀?""亲爱的,你不知道吗?""亲爱的,一点也不知道。"
marvelously
ad. 奇迹般地,奇异地
暂无例句
Marx
n. 马克思
You must be an illiterate if you've never heard of Marx.
要是连马克思也没听说过,那你一定是个文盲。

Marx is the progenitor of Communism.
马克思是共产主义的创始人.
Marxism
n. 马克思主义
I believe in Marxism.
我相信马克思主义。

Marxism believes that the world exists outside us and independently of us.
马克思主义认为世界存在于我们之外,而且独立于我们而存在。
Marxist
a. 马克思主义的

n. 马克思主义者
She's a convinced Marxist, Buddhist, etc.
她是坚定的马克思主义者、 佛教徒等.

That kind of person is anything but a Marxist.
那种人根本不是马克思主义者。
Mary
n. 玛丽
Have you heard from Mary?
你收到玛丽的来信吗?

She was baptized Mary.
她受洗礼时被命名为玛利。
Maryland
n. 马里兰(州)[美国]
A member of the lower house of the legislature of colonial Virginia or Maryland.
殖民地弗吉尼亚州或马里兰州的立法机关下议院议员

A member of a House of Delegates, the lower house of the Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia legislature.
州议院议员马里兰州、弗吉尼亚州和西弗吉尼亚州三州国会议员中的众议院议员
masculine(pl.: masculines)
n. 阳性,男性

a. 男性的,阳性的,有丈夫气的
This coat is masculine.
这件外衣是男式的。

There are three genders in German: masculine, feminine and neuter.
德语中有三性: 阳性、 阴性和中性.
masculinity
男子气慨
暂无例句
maser
n. 分子增幅器
暂无例句
mash(pt.: mashed, pp.: mashed, prp.: mashing, pl.: mashes)
n. 碎麦芽,饲料,糊状物

v. 调情,捣碎
He mashed up the potatoes with a spoon.
他用一把勺子把马铃薯捣成糊状。

She loves sausage and mash.
她喜欢香肠和土豆泥。
mashed
a. 捣烂的
I mashed my hand in the door.
我的手被门压伤。

The car has been badly mashed up in the accident.
这辆汽车在事故中被压碎了。
mask(pt.: masked, pp.: masked, prp.: masking, pl.: masks)
n. 口罩,假面具,掩饰

v. 戴面具,掩饰,化装

[计算机] 掩码
They did so under the mask of charity.
他们是打着慈善的幌子这么做的。

Her smile masked true feelings.
她的微笑掩饰了她的感情。
masked
a. 戴面具的,蒙着脸的,隐蔽的
The masked man startled the woman out of her wits when she went to her room.
这个女人回到房间时戴面具的人快把她给吓死了。

Her smile masked true feelings.
她的微笑掩饰了她的感情。
masking tape
(绘画时用以遮盖无需着色部分的)遮护胶带
He put masking tape round the edges of the glass while he painted the window frame.
他给窗框上漆时,用遮蔽胶带把玻璃边缘贴住。
mason(pt.: masoned, pp.: masoned, prp.: masoning)
n. 泥瓦匠,共济会会员

v. 用砖瓦砌成
He asked the mason to make him a tombstone.
他要求这个石匠给他做一块墓碑。

Miss Mason bought a beautiful car yesterday and must have spent a bomb thereby.
梅森小姐昨天买了一辆非常漂亮的车,她一定花了一大笔钱。
masonry
n. 砖石建筑
I was hurt by a piece of falling masonry.
我被掉下来的一块建筑用石块砸伤。

The masonry is crumbling.
石屋日渐崩溃。
masquerade(pt.: masqueraded, pp.: masqueraded, prp.: masquerading)
n. 化妆舞会

v. 化装
We want to join in the masquerade.
我们想去参加化装舞会。

The robbers got into the bank by masquerading as security men.
劫匪假装成保安人员进入银行。
mass(pt.: massed, pp.: massed, prp.: massing, pl.: masses)
n. 块,大多数,质量

a. 群众的,大规模的

v. 使...集合
A great mass of rock had fallen from the cliff and now blocked the road.
一大堆岩石从悬崖上掉了下来,堵塞了道路。

Crowds massed along the road where the king would pass.
群众聚集在国王要经过的街道旁。
mass production
大量生产
Soon the car will go into mass production.
这种小汽车不久即可投入批量生产。

The engineers have worked out some ways of controlling quality in high-speed industrial mass production.
工程师们已经找出一些方法来控制在高速、大批量情况下生产出来的产品的质量。
Massachusetts
n. 马萨诸塞(美国州名)
A town of southeast Massachusetts southwest of Brockton. It was settled in1694. Population, 16,623.
伊斯顿美国马萨诸塞州东南一城镇,位于布罗克顿西南部。1694年开始有人居住。人口16,623

A town of northeast Massachusetts, a primarily residential suburb of Boston. Population, 22,539.
里丁镇位于马萨诸塞州东北部的一城镇,原为波士顿一住宅的郊区。人口22,539
massacre(pt.: massacred, pp.: massacred, prp.: massacring, pl.: massacres)
n. 大屠杀

v. 大屠杀
The press has reported the massacre of thousands of people for their religious beliefs.
新闻界报道了那场因宗教信仰原因而对千万人的大屠杀。

The game was a complete massacre; we lost 10-0.
那次比赛真是一次惨败,我们0比10输了。
massage(pt.: massaged, pp.: massaged, prp.: massaging, pl.: massages)
n. 按摩,揉

v. 按摩,揉
She is having a facial massage.
她正做脸部按摩。

Medical treatment by mechanical methods, such as massage.
机械疗法用机械方法(如按摩)对疾病进行治疗的方法
masseuse
n. 按摩女
暂无例句
massive
a. 巨大的
The soldier suffered a massive haemorrhage and died soon after.
那个战士经受了大量出血的痛苦,不久便去世了。

The wedding got massive media coverage.
婚礼得到大众传播媒介的广泛报道。
massless
a. [物]无质量的
暂无例句
mass-produce(prp.: mass-producing)
vt. 大量生产
暂无例句
massy
a. 厚实的
暂无例句
mast(pt.: masted, pp.: masted, prp.: masting, pl.: masts)
n. 船桅,旗杆,天线塔,风洞研究用磁性环流激波管
Flags were at half mast everywhere on the day of the president's funeral.
总统葬礼那天,全国到处降半旗致哀。

The tall man always wore his trousers at half mast.
那高个子老是穿着一条长不及踝的裤子。
mastectomy(pl.: mastectomies)
n. 乳房切除术
暂无例句
master(pt.: mastered, pp.: mastered, prp.: mastering, pl.: masters)
n. 主人,硕士,母机

a. 主人的,主要的

v. 征服,控制,精通
It's not easy to master a foreign language.
掌握一门外语并不容易。

The puppy was fawning on its master.
小狗朝着主人摇尾乞怜。
master key
主键
暂无例句
mastering
控制
In optical recording, refers to the areas of the data tracks which are between the pits. These are typically the areas not touched by the recording laser beam during mastering.
在光记录技术中,指光道上两个凹槽之间的区域。在制作母盘时记录激光束不照射这些区域。参阅pit。

The statesman is master of the situation.
这位政治家控制住了局面。
mastermind(pt.: masterminded, pp.: masterminded, prp.: masterminding, pl.: masterminds)
n. 聪明人,智多星

vt. (巧妙地)策划
The mastermind behind the scheme is executed after a brief trial.
阴谋的幕后策划者经过简短审讯便被处决了。

School has made him into a mastermind.
学校使他变成了一个足智多谋的人。
masterpiece(pl.: masterpieces)
n. 杰作
This book is his masterpiece.
这本书是他的杰作。

Technicallythe building is a masterpiece, but few people like it.
就技术而言那座建筑物是杰作, 但却没人喜欢.
master's degree
n. 硕士学位
暂无例句
mastery
n. 征服,统治权,技巧
Which side will get the mastery?
哪一方将获得控制权?

He demonstrated a mastery of Arabic.
他显示了对阿拉伯语的精通。
masthead
n. 桅顶,桅顶展望人,发行人栏

v. 升于桅顶,爬到桅顶
暂无例句
masticate(pt.: masticated, pp.: masticated, prp.: masticating)
v. 咀嚼,粉碎,著合
暂无例句
mat
n. 垫,丛,衬边

a. 粗糙的

v. 纠缠在一起,铺席于...上,使...无光泽
He wiped his dirty boots on the mat before entering the room.
他在进屋前把脏靴子在门垫子上擦了擦。

Will this paint give a gloss or a matt finish?
这种颜料有无光泽?
matador
n. 斗牛士
The bull forgot all about the matador and ran at the drunk who had wandered into the middle of the ring during a bullfight.
公牛全然不顾斗牛士,向斗牛场中央的醉汉冲去,他是在斗牛比赛中糊里糊涂走进去的。

Apparently sensitive to criticism, the bull forgot all about the matador and charged at the drunk.
看来那公牛对挑衅很敏感,它完全撇开斗牛士,直奔醉汉而来。
match
n. 比赛,火柴,对手

v. 使...相配,与...竞争,相配
Our team has won the football match.
我们队赢得了足球赛。

The hat and shoes are a perfect match.
这顶帽子和鞋子完全相配。
matchbox
n. 火柴盒
暂无例句
matching
a. 匹配的,相称的
The ordinal number matching the number50 in a series.
第五十在一系列中排于第50的序数

A filter whose transfer function is matched with the frequency spectrum function of input signal.
其传递函数与输入信号的频谱函数相匹配的一种滤波器。
matchless
a. 无敌的,无比的
Her matchless beauty is beyond description.
她那旷世无双的美貌无法形容。
mate(pt.: mated, pp.: mated, prp.: mating, pl.: mates)
n. 配偶,同事,助手

v. 使...配对,交配,使...一致,结伴
The male hunts for food while his mate guards the nest.
雌性动物守巢时,雄性动物猎食。

He is looking for a wife but he hasn't found his ideal mate.
他正在寻找未来的妻子,但还没有找到理想人选。
material(pl.: materials)
n. 材料,原料,物质;

n. 素材,题材,资料

a. 物质的,实体的
The storm did a great deal of material damage.
暴风雨造成了大量物质损失。

He is collecting materials for a book.
他正在为写书搜集素材。
materialism
n. 唯物主义
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materialize(pt.: materialized, pp.: materialized, prp.: materializing)
v. 赋与实质,使体现,物质化

v. 成有形,体现,实现
The threatened strike never materialized.
扬言要举行罢工, 却从未付诸行动.

Our plans did not materialize.
我们的计画未能实现.
materially
ad. 实质上,重大,物质上
This isn't materially different from the old system.
这和旧制度并无很大不同.

A market condition in which purchasers are so few that the actions of any one of them can materially affect price and the costs that competitors must pay.
寡头买主垄断一种由少量买方控制的市场状况,由于买主极少,以至于任一买主的行为都有可能极大地影响价格及竞买者所必须偿付的费用
materials
原料
The factory is in frequent scarcity of raw materials.
这个工厂经常原料不足。

The high cost of raw materials is keeping prices up.
原料费用昂贵使得产品价格居高不下。
materiel
[法语]

n. 军备,物资,装备
A governmental establishment for the storing, development, manufacturing, testing, or repairing of arms, ammunition, and other war materiel.
军火库政府管辖的负责储存,发展,生产,试验或修理武器,弹药以及其他战备物资的机构

Military materiel, such as weapons, ammunition, combat vehicles, and equipment.
军械军事物质,包括武器、弹药、战车及装备
maternal
a. 母亲的,母系的,母方的
My maternal grandfather is coming.
我的外祖父要来了。

She feels very maternal towards him.
她对他充满母爱。
maternity
n. 母性,母道,妇产科医院

a. 为妊产妇的
暂无例句
matey
a. 友善的,亲密的

n. 好友
Don't get too matey with him he's a rogue.
别和他太亲近了--他是个无赖.
math
n. 数学
The boy is good at math.
这个男孩数学学的很好。

When new math was introduced into schools, many parents were perplexed by it.
当学校开设新的数学课时,许多家长对此感到迷惑不解。
mathematical
a. 数学的
He is a mathematical genius.
他是一个数学天才。

The students are working on a mathematical problem.
学生们正在解一道数学习题。
mathematically
ad. 精确地
A quantum number, either+1(even) or-1(odd), that mathematically describes this property.
量子数的均衡从数学含义来描述对称性的量子数+1(偶)或-1(奇)

In binary floating-point concepts, a value with an associated sign which is mathematically greater in magnitude than any binary floating-point number.
在二进制浮点数中,一种带有符号的特定值,其量值大于一台计算机所能表达的任何二进制浮点数。
mathematician(pl.: mathematicians)
n. 数学家
That famous mathematician passed away yesterday.
昨天,那位著名的数学家去世了。

British astronomer, physicist, and mathematician noted for his work on the kinetic theory of gases and his investigations into the relationships between mathematical concepts and the natural world.
詹姆斯,詹姆斯·霍普伍德1877-1946英国天文学家、物理学家和数学家。以气体动力学的研究和探索数学同自然界之间的关系著称
mathematics
n. 数学
I am not good at mathematics.
我的数学不太好。

The elemental mathematics is very easy.
初等数学很简单。
maths
n. 数学
She majored in maths and physics at university.
她在大学期间主修数学和物理。

Schools in this area are piloting the new maths course.
这一带的学校正试用新的数学教程。
matinee
n. 日场演出
暂无例句
Matisse
马蒂斯(法国画家、雕刻家和版画家)
暂无例句
matriarchy(pl.: matriarchies)
n. 母权制,妇女统治,女家长制, 女族长制
暂无例句
matricide
n. 杀母
暂无例句
matriculate(pt.: matriculated, pp.: matriculated, prp.: matriculating)
v. 准许入学,录取
暂无例句
matrimony
n. 结婚,婚姻生活,婚礼
暂无例句
matrix(pl.: matrixes)
n. 母体,子宫

细胞

脉石,字母

n.矩阵
A term sometimes applied to a stylus in a thermal matrix printer.
有时用来指热敏点阵打印机的触针的一个术语。

A matrix used in constructing a symbol or character image on a display screen.
用来在显示屏幕上构造出一个符号或字符图象的一种点阵。
matron(pl.: matrons)
n. 妇女,主妇,保姆
The matron told me not to worry about the operation.
护士长告诉我不要为手术担心。

The matron looked a comfortable, motherly soul but she soon showed her teeth if any of the inmates gave signs of having minds of their own.
那个女看守看上去内心平静,待人像慈母一般,但是只要被收容者有迹象自作主张,她可就不那么客气了。
matte
暗区,不光滑的
暂无例句
matter(pt.: mattered, pp.: mattered, prp.: mattering, pl.: matters)
n. 事件,物质,原因

v. 有关系
I don't talk with my boss about my private matters.
我不和我的老板谈私事。

What's the matter? Why are you crying?
怎么回事?你为什么哭?
Matterhorn
n. 马特霍恩峰 (阿尔卑斯山峰之一)
暂无例句
matter-of-fact
a. 实事求是的
She told us the news in a very ,matter-of-fact way.
她把那消息平铺直叙地告诉了我们.
mattress(pl.: mattresses)
n. 床垫
I'll go to buy a new mattress for my bed.
我要去给我的床买个新床垫。

The mattress was hard and unyielding.
这床垫很硬, 没有弹性.
maturation
n. 化脓,成熟,圆熟
Cessation of normal growth, especially of an organ or other body part, prior to full development or maturation.
败育中止正常成长,尤其是在一器官或身体其他部分完全发育或成熟以前
mature(pt.: matured, pp.: matured, prp.: maturing)
a. 成熟的,到期的,充分发育的,考虑周到的

v. 使...成熟,(使)长成,到期
She matured her novel by constant revision.
她不断修改自己的小说以使其趋于完善。

His character has greatly matured in the years.
这些年他的性格已大大成熟。
maturity
n. 成熟

(支票等的)到期
Teenage is the period at which the body reaches maturity.
青少年是身体成熟期。

His experience has a slow maturity.
他的经验缓慢地成熟。
maudlin
a. 容易流泪的,感伤的,醉后好哭的

n. 易流泪
He always becomes maudlin after he's had a few drinks.
他喝了几杯酒后总是变得多愁善感。
maul(pt.: mauled, pp.: mauled, prp.: mauling, pl.: mauls)
n. 大槌

v. 打伤,虐打,粗暴对待
Her novel has been badly mauled by the critics.
她的小说横遭评论家抨击。

Stop pulling my arm, you have no right to maul me about like this!
别拉我的胳膊,你没有权利这样粗暴地对待我!
maunder(pt.: maundered, pp.: maundered, prp.: maundering)
v. 絮叨
The drunk sat there maundering (on) about his troubles.
那醉鬼坐在那里唠叨著自己的烦恼事.

Don't just maunder about: do some work!
别光闲荡了, 做点正经事吧!
mausoleum(pl.: mausolea)
n. 陵墓
In that Club--more of a mausoleum, really--they'd look on a man in his forties as a mere slip of a boy.
那家俱乐部--其实更像一座陵墓--他们将四十多岁的男子只不过看做一个小男孩而已。
mauve
n. 淡紫色
暂无例句
maven
(C) (口语)专家,行家
暂无例句
maverick
n. 未烙,饲主印记的小牛,不服从的人

v. 当作 maverick 占有
Politically, she's a bit of a maverick.
在政治方面, 她有点自行其是.
mawkish
a. 自作多情的,令人作呕的
暂无例句
Max
n. 马克斯(男子名)
Your host on tonight's show is Max Astor.
今晚表演节目的主持人是马克斯·阿斯特.

Argot renewal on same term rest since our current sale max cannot increase as competition keener here.
希望以相同条件签约,因此地竞争激烈,本公司目前无法提高销售极限。
maxim(pl.: maxims)
n. 格言,箴言
"Waste not, want not" is her favorite maxim.
“不浪费则不匮乏”是她特别喜爱的格言。

Maxim seems to be particularly fond of her.
马西姆似乎特别喜欢她。
maximal
a. 最大的,最高的
She obtained maximal benefit from the course.
她从该课程中获益极大.

She will be a maximal help to here.
她到这儿将是个极大的帮助。
maximize(pt.: maximized, pp.: maximized, prp.: maximizing)
v. 取...最大值,最佳化

[计算机] 最大化
We must maximize profits.
我们必须尽量增加利润.
maximum(pl.: maxima)
n. 极点,最大量,极大

a. 最高的,最大极限的
The maximum load for this lorry is one ton.
这辆卡车最大载重量是一吨。

This hall holds a maximum of seventy people.
这厅最多容纳七十人。
may
n. 五月

aux.可能,可以,祝愿
We may come at another time.
我们可以另找个时间来。

He will graduate from the school in May.
他将要在五月份毕业。
May Day
n. 国际劳动节
The celebration of May Day.
五朔节的欢庆活动

The students are going to get up a concert on May Day evening.
在五一节晚上,学生们准备举行一次音乐会。
maybe
ad. 大概,也许
Maybe he is still at home.
可能他还在家里。

Maybe that's what I'll do.
这大概正是我要做的。
mayday
n. 国际遇险无线电呼救信号
暂无例句
mayfly(pl.: mayflies)
蜉蝣
暂无例句
mayhem
n. 伤害罪之一种,故意的伤害罪
There was absolute mayhem when the cow got into the village hall.
那牛闯进村会议厅, 造成一片混乱.
mayonnaise(pl.: mayonnaises)
n. 酱汁,美乃滋
Egg mayonnaise is made with mayonnaise and hard-boiled eggs.
鸡蛋美乃滋是用蛋黄酱和煮老的鸡蛋做成的.

Light beer; light mayonnaise.
低度啤酒;低脂蛋黄酱
mayor(pl.: mayors)
n. 市长
The mayor made a speech at the opening.
市长在开幕式上发表了演说。

They protested to the mayor that the taxes were too high.
他们向市长提出抗议说税款过高。
maze(pt.: mazed, pp.: mazed, prp.: mazing, pl.: mazes)
n. 迷宫

vt. 使迷惑
She was lost in the maze for several hours.
她在迷宫中迷了路,浪费了好几个小时。

We were quite disorientated by the maze of streets.
街道曲曲弯弯的, 把我们弄得迷失了方向.
MB
(mega byte)兆位
暂无例句
McDonald
麦克唐纳
暂无例句
MCI
(media control interface)媒体控制接口
暂无例句
me
pron. 我(宾格)
He asked me if I would go fishing with him tomorrow.
他问我明天是否和他一起去钓鱼。

They paid me the princely sum of USD5000.
他们慷慨地给我5000美元。
mea culpa
n. 我的过失,我应负的责任
暂无例句
mead
a. (人等)瘦的,(土地)不毛的

n. [诗]草地,蜂蜜酒
He drank some mead at supper.
晚饭时他喝了一些蜂蜜酒。

A beverage typically made of fermented honey and water; mead.
蜂蜜酒主要用发酵的蜂蜜和水酿成的酒;蜜酒
meadow(pl.: meadows)
n. 草地,牧场
There are many herds of cattle in the meadow.
牧场上有许多牛群。

The workers are scything in the meadow.
工人们正在草地上割草。
meager
a. 贫乏的
He had to support his family with his meager income.
他只能靠微薄的收入来养家。

Particulars are too meager to form a decision.
详情不明,难以做出裁夺。
meagre
a. 瘦的,不足的,贫乏的
He had to support his family with his meagre income.
他只能靠微薄的收入来养家。

He was so weak from hunger he could hardly raise his meagre arms.
他饿得虚弱无力,连骨瘦如柴的胳膊都举不起来。
meal
n. 膳食,一餐

vi. 进餐
My father and I only meet at meals.
我父亲和我只在进餐时间相聚。

My mother usually cooks a hot meal in the evening.
我妈妈通常在晚上煮一顿热饭。
meals
伙食
A group of people, usually soldiers or sailors, who regularly eat meals together.
共餐者,伙食团经常一块用膳的一群人,通常指士兵或水手

Meals are extra.
伙食费另加。
mealtime
n. 进餐时间
暂无例句
mean(pt.: meant, pp.: meant, prp.: meaning)
n.平均值,平均数

a. 低劣的,卑贱的,平均的

v. 意谓,想要,意欲
The mean of 7,9 and 14 is 10.
7、9和14 的平均数是10。

I don't understand what the word means.
我不懂这个词是什么意思。
meander(pt.: meandered, pp.: meandered, prp.: meandering)
n. 河流的曲折,漫步,迂回旅行

v. 缓慢而弯曲地流动,漫谈
The discussion meandered (on) for hours.
讨论会漫无边际地进行了几小时.
meaning(pl.: meanings)
n. 意义,意思,含义
Can you explain the meaning of these foreign words?
你能解释这些外文词的意思吗?

You mistook my meaning entirely.
你完全误解了我的意思。
meaningful
a. 意义深长的
She felt her works are meaningful when she saw the unaffected delight of the children.
当她看到孩子们自然流露出的喜悦时,她感到自己的工作很有意义。

That statement is not very meaningful.
那项声明没有多大意义。
meaningfulness
n. 富有意义
暂无例句
meaningless
a. 无意义的
Inarticulate or meaningless talk or sounds.
含糊不清的声音口齿不清的或无意义的谈话、声音

Irrelevant or meaningless data generated by a computer along with desired data.
无用数据计算机产生的与所需数据不相干或无意义的数据
meaninglessness
n. 无意义
暂无例句
meanings
含义
A good learner's dictionary should give both the meanings of the words and examples of the constructions in which they are used.
一本好的学生字典应该既提供词语的含义,又举出应用这些词语的例子。

The sum of meanings and corresponding implications inherent in a term.
内涵一个名辞里固有的含义和暗含意思的总和
means(pl.: means)
n. 方法,手段
The quickest means of travel is by plane.
最快的交通工具是飞机。

We express our thought by means of words.
我们用词句来表达思想。
meant
mean的过去式(分词)
The racer meant to win the500-mile race at all hazards.
这位竞赛者决心不顾一切危险,赢得这场500英里的车赛。

The racer meant to win the500-meter race at all risks.
这个参赛者下定决心无论如何要赢得500公尺赛跑的胜利。
meantime
ad. 与此同时

n. 其时,其间
You buy the fruits, in the meantime I'll cook breakfast.
你去买水果,同时我来做早餐。

Physicists are studying new ways of generating electricity with less damage to the environment. In the meantime, many power plants are being modernized to give off less polluting material.
物理学家们正在研究对环境危害少的发电新方法,与此同时,许多发电厂也在实现现代化以减少污染物质的释放量。
meanwhile
ad. 同时

n. 其时,其间
Eve was cutting the grass, and meanwhile Adam was planting roses.
夏娃在剪草,亚当种玫瑰。

Meanwhile the minutes kept ticking away.
其时,时间一分一分地过去。
measles
n. 麻疹
The child got measles.
那个孩子得了麻疹。

Measles is an infectious disease.
麻疹是种传染病。
measly
a. 患麻疹的,低贱的
He gave us measly little portions of cake.
他给了我们少得可怜的一点蛋糕.

What a measly birthday present!
多麽小气的生日礼物哇!
measurable
a. 可测量的
Measurable by a common standard; commensurable.
可用共同标准测量的;可共同测量的

A measurable figure in literature.
文学界的一个值得注意的人物
measure(pt.: measured, pp.: measured, prp.: measuring, pl.: measures)
n. 措施,办法,量度,尺寸

v. 测量,量
The government has promised to take measures to help the unemployed.
政府已答应采取措施来帮助失业者。

An hour is a measure of time.
小时是时间的一个量度单位。
measured
a. 量过的,慎重的,基于标准的

v. 测量,判断

vbl. 测量,判断
The force of the wind is measured on a standard scale of 0-12.
风力是按0-12级标准等级测量的。

We measured the difference(s) in temperature.
我们测量了温度的变化.
measurement(pl.: measurements)
n. 测量,衡量,尺寸,大小
When did the first measurement of the speed of sound take?
第一次测量声速是在什么时候?

The overall measurement of this room is 80 square meters.
这个屋子的面积是80平方米。
measures
层组
He measures 30 inches round the waist.
他的腰围是30英寸.

The room measures 10 metres across.
这房间宽10米.
meat
n. 肉
It's a clever speech, but there was no real meat in it.
这演说很动听,可是没什么内容。

There's not much meat on that bone.
那块骨头上没多少肉。
meatball
n. 肉团,愚蠢,优胜旗
暂无例句
mecca
n. 众人渴望去的地方

n. 麦加[沙特阿拉伯]
We met many pilgrims on their way to Mecca.
我们遇到许多去麦加朝圣的人。

The Muslim delegation is shortly going on a pilgrimage to Mecca.
这个穆斯林代表团很快就要去麦加朝圣了。
mechanic(pl.: mechanics)
a. 手工的

n. 技工,机修工
That young man is a motor mechanic.
那个年轻人是一个汽车修理工。

This machine isn't working; get a mechanic to see to it.
这台机器坏了, 找技工来修理一下吧.
mechanical
a. 机械的,力学的,呆板的
He was asked the same question so many times that the answer became mechanical.
同样的问题人们向他问得太多了,所以他的答案也是千篇一律。

We need a mechanical digger to level the ground.
我们需要一台挖掘机来平整土地。
mechanically
ad. 用机械(机械地)
"I'll be home early tonight, darling." "That'll be nice, " she answered mechanically, and, as the door closed, added, "I'll bet! "
"亲爱的,我今晚会早早回家的。""那好极了,"她机械地应了一声,就在门关上时又补了一句,"我就算你会早回好了!"

A program for protocol verification which mechanically generates all states reachable from a given initial state and checks the validity of user defined conditions in each state.
验证协议的程序,它从一个给定的初始状态机械地产生出一切可以到达的状态,并且审查每一状态下用户定义的条件的有效性。
mechanics
n. 力学,机械学
He has natural ability, but has yet to learn the mechanics of his chosen work.
他很有天分,但对选择的工作该怎样处理,他仍得好好学习。

He failed in the examination of mechanics.
他没通过力学考试。
mechanism(pl.: mechanisms)
n. 机械,机构,结构

机制,原理
The soldier told us where the firing mechanism of a rifle is.
那个士兵告诉我们哪儿是步枪的击发装置。

The watch has delicate mechanism.
这块表有精细的机械装置。
mechanization
n. 机械化
暂无例句
mechanize(pt.: mechanized, pp.: mechanized, prp.: mechanizing)
v. 机械化,用机械装置,机动化
We are mechanizing rapidly.
我们正在迅速机械化.
mechanized
a. 呆板的,机械的
Lying in broad stretches, this land lends itself to mechanized farming.
这些土地都是一大片一大片的,适合机器耕作。
medal(pl.: medals)
n. 奖章,勋章,纪念章
The soldier earned a medal for bravery.
这名战士因作战勇敢而获得了勋章。

The general pinned the medal on the soldier's chest.
将军把奖章别在这位士兵的胸前。
medalist
n. 奖章获得者
暂无例句
medallist
n. 奖章获得者
暂无例句
meddle(pt.: meddled, pp.: meddled, prp.: meddling)
v. 干预他人之事
Don't meddle with other men's business.
不要干涉别人的事情。

Do not meddle with the tools.
不要乱动工具。
meddlesome
a. 爱管闲事的
Get rid of that meddlesome fool!
让那个爱管闲事的家伙走开。

By this means the meddlesome woman cast in a bone between the wife and the husband.
这爱管闲事的女人就用这种手段挑起他们夫妻这间的不和。
media
n. 媒体,新闻媒介,传播媒介
The media have a lot of power today.
现在大众传播媒介有很大的力量。

The zealous demonstrators were ignored by the media.
热情的示威游行者被新闻媒介忽视了。
median(pl.: medians)
a. 中央的,中间的,正中的

n. 中动脉,中位数,中值
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mediate(pt.: mediated, pp.: mediated, prp.: mediating)
a. 居间的,间接的

v. 斡旋,调停
He cooled the situation down by offering to mediate between the disputing parties.
他提出愿为争执的双方调停,情况因此缓和下来。

Mediate a labor-management dispute.
调停一劳动管理上的争端
mediation
n. 调停,调解,仲裁
Mediation in a dispute.
调停调解争端
mediator
n. 调解人,中介人
All proposals were rejected by the mediator.
所有的建议都被仲裁人驳回。

One that acts as a mediator.
调解人充当调解人的人
medic
n. 医学工作者,医科学生
暂无例句
medical(pl.: medicals)
a. 医疗的,医学的
I have to have a medical examination before going abroad.
出国前我必须进行体格检查。

The rapid spread of the disease is alarming the medical authorities.
这种疾病的迅速蔓延使医疗当局感到忧虑不安。
medicare
n. 医疗保险
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medication
n. 药物治疗,药物处理,医药
The infection is at last responding to medication.
药物治疗终于开始对感染显出效果。

A treatment or medication that restores health.
恢复健康的治疗,恢复健康的药物
medicinal
a. 医学的
He drinks this medical tea for medicinal purposes.
他为了治病而喝这种冲剂。

Many plants have medicinal properties.
许多植物具有医药性能。
medicine(pt.: medicined, pp.: medicined, prp.: medicining, pl.: medicines)
n. 药,医学
The best medicine for you now would be a good holiday.
目前对你来说,过一个愉快的假期就是一剂良药。

There have been great advances in medicine in the last ten years.
在过去十年里,医学取得了巨大的进步。
medicine man
巫医
In times of drought, the members of the tribe would consult the medicine man in the belief he could make it rain.
在干旱季节,那些部落的人们总是请来巫师,相信他会使老天赐雨。
medieval
a. 中世纪的
Knighthood was an ideal in medieval Europe.
在中世纪的欧洲,骑士是一种风范。

Medieval painting is not his province.
中世纪的绘画不属於他的研究范围.
mediocre
a. 平庸的,平凡的
Of limited or average quality; mediocre.
平凡的,普通的有限的或一般的性质的;普通的

A casual or mediocre player of a sport, especially golf.
漫不经心或平庸的运动员,尤指高尔夫球手
mediocrity(pl.: mediocrities)
n. 平常,平庸之才
His plays are distinguished only by their stunning mediocrity.
他的戏剧与众不同之处就是平凡得出奇.

Caricature is the tribute that mediocrity pays to genius.
笨拙的模仿,是凡人对天才呈献的赞词。
meditate(pt.: meditated, pp.: meditated, prp.: meditating)
v. 想,考虑,计划
He meditates on his past life.
他沉思着过去的生活。

Could you teach me how to meditate?
你能否教我如何打坐?
meditating
a. 沉思的,冥想的
The act or process of meditating.
沉思,冥想沉思的行动或过程

He sat there meditating upon his misfortunes.
他坐在那里沉思自己的不幸遭遇。
meditation(pl.: meditations)
n. 沉思,冥想
He was buried in meditation.
他沉溺于沉思冥想。

Characterized by or prone to meditation.
沉思冥想的以沉思冥想为特点的,爱沉思思冥想的
meditative
a. 默想的,耽于默想的,默想性的
You're very meditative today.
你今天总在沉思。

The society's evils are worth meditative.
社会上的罪恶是值得思考的。
Mediterranean
a. 地中海(的)

n. 地中海
The straits of Gibraltar are the gate of the Mediterranean.
直布罗陀海峡是通向地中海的必经之路。

The Suez Canal joins the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.
苏伊士运河连接著地中海和红海.
Mediterranean Sea
地中海
The capital and largest city of Libya, in the northwest part of the country on the Mediterranean Sea. Settled by Phoenicians from Tyre, it has Roman and Byzantine remains. Population, 858,500.
的黎波里利比亚的首都和第一大城市,位于利比亚的西北部,临地中海,最早是提尔的腓尼基人建立,该市保留有罗马的拜占庭式的古迹。人口858,500

A country of northwest Africa bordering on the Mediterranean Sea. Algeria gained its independence from France in1962 after a long terrorist and guerrilla campaign. Algiers is the capital and the largest city. Population,
medium(pl.: media)
n. 媒体,方法,媒介

a. 适中的,中等的
Sound travels through the medium of air.
声音通过空气这一媒介传播。

This cloth is of medium quality.
这种布质量平平。
medley(pt.: eyed, pp.: eyed, pl.: medleys)
n. 混杂
A usually humorous medley.
幻想曲一段相当幽默的旋律
medulla(pl.: medullae)
n. 髓质
暂无例句
medulla oblongata
延髓
暂无例句
Medusa
a. 水母然

n. 水母

n. 美杜莎(古希腊神话中3位蛇发女怪之一)
暂无例句
meek
a. 温顺的,谦恭的
She is as meek as a lamb.
她像小羊一样的温顺。

Blessed are the meek.
温顺的人有福了.
meekly
ad. 卑恭屈节地,温顺地
One who submits meekly to domination or mistreatment by others.
受气包逆来顺受的可怜虫,受屈辱的受气包
meekness
n. 卑恭屈节,温顺
Meekness is a virtue he appreciates in his wife.
温顺是他所欣赏的妻子的优点之一。
meet(pt.: met, pp.: met, prp.: meeting)
n. 会,集会

a. 适宜的,合适的

v. 遇见,引见,对付
I met him in the street.
我在街上遇到他。

The champion and the challenger meet next week.
下星期冠军将迎战挑战者。
meeting(pl.: meetings)
n. 会议
Our meeting in Beijing was later than I expected.
我们在北京的会面比我们预想的要晚。

We will discuss the proposal at the meeting.
我们将在会议上讨论这项提议。
megabit
兆位
暂无例句
megacycle
n. 兆周
暂无例句
megalith
n. 巨石,远古时代的巨石碑
暂无例句
megalomania
n. 自大狂
The dictator was suffering from megalomania.
那独裁者患有夸大狂.
megalopolis
n. 特大都市
暂无例句
megawatt
n. 百万瓦特
暂无例句
melancholy
n. 忧沉,悲哀,愁思

a. 忧沉的,使人悲伤的,愁思的
When he left, she sank into melancholy.
当他走后,她陷入沉思。

A funeral is a melancholy occasion.
葬礼是一个令人忧伤的场合。
Melbourne
n. 墨尔本
暂无例句
meld
v. 合并
After meld mother pulls the tablecloth over the table.
饭后,妈妈把桌布蒙在桌子上。
melee
n. 互殴,乱斗,混战
There was a scuffle and I lost my hat in the melee.
因发生一场斗殴, 我的帽子也在混乱中丢失了.

The rush-hour melee.
上下班高峰时间的混乱情况
meliorism
n. 世界改良论
暂无例句
mellifluous
a. 如蜜般的, 流畅的
暂无例句
mellow(pt.: mellowed, pp.: mellowed, prp.: mellowing)
a. 成熟的,醇的,熟练的
As they mature, many young radicals mellow into a more tolerant attitude towards life and society.
随着逐渐成熟,许多年轻的激进分子对 生活和社会渐持较为宽容的态度。

The orchestra had a distinctively warm and mellow sound.
这个管弦乐队演奏的特色是声音优美柔和.
melodic
a. 旋律优美的
A form that is an altered version of a given theme, diverging from it by melodic ornamentation and by changes in harmony, rhythm, or key.
变奏曲一种给定主旋律的改编版,通过旋律的修饰和节奏或琴键的变化而从中分离出来

Melodic ascent and descent of pitch.
旋律的变移声调旋律的上升或下降
melodious
a. 旋律美妙的,调子优美的,音乐性的
She plays a melodious cello.
她拉着一手悦耳的大提琴。

This piece of music is melodious.
这首音乐音调优美。
melodrama(pl.: melodramas)
n. 音乐剧,通俗剧,戏剧似的事健
I love Victorian melodrama(s).
我喜爱维多利亚时代的情节剧.
melodramatic
a. 通俗剧风格的,戏剧似的,甚为感伤的
A lurid, melodramatic, but accurate account of the accident.
关于这事件的一则轰动且耸人听闻但确切的报导

Marked by melodramatic intrigue and often espionage.
间谍的,惊险的以戏剧性的阴谋为特征的,常常指间谍活动
melody(pl.: melodies)
n. 旋律,曲子,美的音乐,曲调
Next the melody is taken up by flutes.
这主调接着由长笛合奏。

The organist played a famous melody.
这位管风琴手演奏了一首著名的曲子。
melon(pl.: melons)
n. 甜瓜
He picked a melon from the field.
他从地里摘了一个甜瓜。

If it were him, he would cut the melon with a word.
换了他,一句话就可以把事情定下来。
melt(pt.: melted, pp.: melted, prp.: melting)
n. 熔化,熔化物

v. 熔化,溶解,渐混
His heart melted when he saw the little girl crying.
看到这个小女孩哭起来,他的心软了。

The sun melted the snow.
太阳使雪融化。
melting
a. 融化的
Melting snow feeds the reservoirs.
融化的雪给水库提供了水

A syrup, sauce, candy, or flavoring made by melting butter, brown sugar, and sometimes artificial flavorings.
奶油膏,奶油沙司,奶油硬糖由融化的奶油、黄糖,有时还有香精混合熬制的糖浆、沙司、糖块或调味品
melting pot
熔炉(借指同化许多种族、人物的国家或都市)
The scientist's discovery threw that old theory into the melting pot.
这个科学家的发现使那个旧理论成为无用之物。

I don't know when we will be able to make a start because the whole project has gone back into the melting pot.
我不知道我们什么时候能开始,因为整个工程又回到了动荡不定的局面。
member(pl.: members)
n. 成员,会员
He is a member of the Labor Party.
他是一名工党党员。

She is a member of the Royal College of Nursing.
她是皇家护士协会的会员。
membership
n. 成员资格,会员资格
I must renew my membership of the sailing club.
我必须延续我的航海俱乐部会员资格。

We are trying to increase our membership.
我们正准备增收会员。
membrane(pl.: membranes)
n. 薄膜,膜皮,羊皮纸
A vibrating membrane in the ear helps to convey sounds to the brain.
耳膜的振动帮助声音传送到大脑。

The inward flow of a fluid through a permeable membrane toward a fluid of greater concentration.
内渗透一种液体透过可渗透膜流向另一种浓度比它高的液体的内部流动
memento(pl.: mementoes)
n. 纪念品
A prize or memento, such as a cup or plaque, received as a symbol of victory, especially in sports.
奖品,奖杯(牌)尤指体育比赛中,作为胜利的象征而授予的奖品或纪念品,例如奖杯或奖牌

Something given or kept; a memento.
赠品赠给的或保存的东西;纪念品
memo(pl.: memos)
n. 备忘录
Here is the exchange memo.
这是兑换便笺。

Keep this exchange memo for reconversion into foreign currency.
保存好这张兑换水单以便兑换回外币。
memoir(pl.: memoirs)
n. 传记,实录,追思录
She wrote a memoir of her stay in France.
她写了一篇旅法记事录.

At the end of his career in politics, he retired and wrote his memoirs.
他的从政生涯一结束便隐退写起了自己的回忆录。
memorabilia
n. 值得纪念的事,大事记
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memorable
n. 值得纪念的事物

a. 值得纪念的
It was a memorable experience for me.
对我来说那是一次难忘的经历。

We had a memorable trip last year.
我们去年有一次难忘的旅行。
memorandum(pl.: memoranda)
n. 备忘录
Let's give this memorandum the once-over.
让我们大略地看一下备忘录

Kindly forward these by fast freight. enclosed please find a draft as per memorandum bill you send us.
上述货物,请尽快发货。按照贵公司寄我司的价格单,同函寄上汇票一份,请查收。
memorial(pl.: memorials)
a. 纪念的,追悼的

n. 纪念碑(堂),纪念仪式
He was often seen at funerals and memorials.
人们经常在葬礼和追悼会上见到他。

This memorial commemorates those who died in the war.
这座纪念碑是纪念战争中牺牲者的.
memorialize(pt.: memorialized, pp.: memorialized, prp.: memorializing)
v. 纪念
暂无例句
memorization
n. 凭记忆,暗记
暂无例句
memorize(pt.: memorized, pp.: memorized, prp.: memorizing)
v. 记住,记录,记下
He memorized all the words on the list.
他把表上的所有单词都记在心里了。

She can memorize facts very quickly.
她能很快记住许多资料.
memory(pl.: memories)
n. 记忆
I have a very poor memory.
我的记性很差。

We first met in New York, if my memory serves me.
如果我没记错的话,我们第一次相遇是在纽约。
memory trace
记忆痕迹
暂无例句
Memphis
孟菲斯(美国城市)
For weeks Jack vacillated between a home in Memphis and one in Little Rock.
把家安在孟菲斯还是安在小石城,杰克有好几个星期都拿不定主意。
men
n. 男人,人类,男子
Men, women and children are all human beings.
男人、女人和孩子都是人。

The men at the party were mostly fairly young.
参加聚会的男子大都非常年轻。
menace(pt.: menaced, pp.: menaced, prp.: menacing, pl.: menaces)
n. 威胁,胁迫

v. 威吓,胁迫
Your vicious dog is menacing my cat!
你那条恶狗对我家的猫太凶了!

These weapons are a menace to world peace.
这些武器是对世界和平的威胁。
menacing
a. 威胁的
Your vicious dog is menacing my cat!
你那条恶狗对我家的猫太凶了!

A menacing or defiant wave or flourish.
威胁性或蔑视性的挥动或舞动
menagerie(pl.: menageries)
n. 兽群,动物园
暂无例句
mend(pt.: mended, pp.: mended, prp.: mending, pl.: mends)
n. 改进,改良,修补处

v. 修改,改进,加快,好转
It's never too late to mend.
改过不嫌迟。

The mends were almost invisible.
修补过的地方几乎看不出来。
mendacious
a. 不真的,撒谎的
暂无例句
mendacity(pl.: mendacities)
n. 虚假
暂无例句
mendicant
a. 行乞的

n. 乞丐
暂无例句
menial(pl.: menials)
a. 适合仆人做的,卑微的
One who performs menial tasks for another.
仆人替别人做卑贱工作的人

One who does menial work; a drudge.
苦役干杂活的人;苦役
menopause
n. 停经期,更年期
A period of life characterized by physiological and psychic change that marks the end of the reproductive capacity of women and terminates with the completion of menopause.
绝经期,更年期生命的一个阶段,特征是标志妇女生殖能力终结及以停经完成为结束的生理、心理变化
menstrual
a. 月经的
Abnormally heavy or extended menstrual flow.
月经过多异常多或长时间的月经来潮

The first menstrual period, usually occurring during puberty.
月经初期第一次月经期,通常发生于青春期
mental
a. 精神的,脑力的
We should pay more attention to our mental health.
我们应该更注重心理健康。

His problem is mental, not physical.
他的问题是心理的而不是身体的。
mentality(pl.: mentalities)
n. 精神力,智力,头脑作用
He has many years' experience of the criminal mentality.
他研究犯罪心理有多年经验.

It threw light on the mentality of his former friend.
它使他对他故友的思想有了一些了解。
mentally
ad. 心理上,精神上,用脑筋
Emotionally or mentally depressed.
消沉的感情上或精神上受压抑的

Not physically or mentally healthy.
不健康的体格或精神上不健康的
mention(pt.: mentioned, pp.: mentioned, prp.: mentioning, pl.: mentions)
n. 提及,说起

v. 提到,谈到

vt. 说起,提到
You never mentioned that you are married.
你从没有提起过你已经结了婚了。

He made no mention of having met her.
他不提他曾经和她见面。
mentor
n. 指导者
A priest who is one's spiritual mentor.
神父作为某人精神导师的神父
menu(pl.: menus)
n. 菜单
Is fish on the menu today?
今天的菜单上有鱼吗?

Please show me the menu.
请把菜单给我。
meow(pt.: meowed, pp.: meowed, prp.: meowing)
n. 猫叫声

vi. 猫叫
That guy thinks he's the cat's meow.
那个家伙认为自己最了不起啦。
mercantile
a. 贸易的,商业的

n. 商品
暂无例句
Mercedes
n. 梅赛德斯
I was pleased to be able to buy a new Ford but my neighbour had to go one better and get a Mercedes.
我为能买一辆新福特牌车而高兴,不过我邻居更胜我筹,买了一辆梅塞德斯牌车。

I am amazed to see a beggar step into a shiny Mercedes.
看到一个乞丐跨进一辆闪亮的奔驰轿车我惊愕不已。
mercenary(pl.: mercenaries)
a. 唯利是图的

n. 雇佣兵
His actions are entirely mercenary.
他的行为完全是为了钱。

Those mercenaries were hired to fight.
那些雇佣兵被雇佣来打仗。
merchandise(pt.: merchandised, pp.: merchandised, prp.: merchandising)
n. 商品,货物

v. 经商

vt. 买卖,经营
Their merchandise is of high quality.
他们的货物质量很好。

Among all the merchandise, I was interested in the cotton piece in particular.
在所有商品中, 我对棉布特别感兴趣。
merchandiser
n. 推销商
暂无例句
merchandising
n. 销售规划
The fabrics are merchandised through a network of dealers.
通过经销网点销售纺织品.
merchant(pl.: merchants)
n. 商人,店主

a. 商业的
He used to be a timber merchant.
他曾是一个木材商。

The merchant decided to use camels to carry his goods across the desert.
商人决定用骆驼载运货物穿过沙漠。
merciful
a. 仁慈的,宽大的
The merciful king saved him from death.
仁慈的国王免他一死。

The merciful king saved the young officers from death.
仁慈的国王把两个年青的军官从死神手中救了出来。
mercifully
ad. 仁慈地
The play was very bad, but mercifully it was also short!
那剧糟透了, 幸好还不算长!
merciless
a. 无慈悲心的,残忍的
His refusal was a merciless blow to us.
他的拒绝对我们是一个无情的打击。

The killer was merciless.
凶手残酷无情。
mercurial
a. Mercury 神的,水星的,敏捷的

n. 水银剂,汞剂
She has a mercurial turn of conversation.
她谈话善转话锋.

A mercurial nature.
反复无常的性格
mercury
n. 水银,水星
The mercury is rising.
温度正在上升。

He has no mercury in him.
他没有精神。
mercy(pl.: mercies)
n. 怜悯,宽恕,仁慈
The king showed no mercy and killed all the prisoners.
这个国王没有宽容之心,杀死了所有的犯人。

They were lost at the sea, at the mercy of the wind and weather.
他们在海上迷了路,任凭风和天气的摆布。
mercy killing
安乐死(一般口语)
Mr Smith indicted for the mercy killing of his incurable son.
史密斯先生被指控的罪名是他为了结束他那患不治之症的儿子的痛苦把他杀死了。
mere
a. 纯粹的,仅仅的,只不过的

ad. 仅仅,只不过

n. 小湖
The merest little thing makes him nervous.
最微不足道的小事也会使他紧张。

Don't scold him; he is a mere child.
别责备他,他只不过是个孩子。
merely
ad. 仅仅,只不过
I merely suggest you should do it again.
我只是建议你重新做这件事。

She is merely a child.
她只不过是个孩子。
meretricious
a. 华而不实的,俗艳的
暂无例句
merge(pt.: merged, pp.: merged, prp.: merging)
v. 合并,消失,吞没

[计算机] 合并
The bank merged with its major rival.
该银行与其主要对手合并了。

Where does this stream merge into the Rhine?
这条小河在什么地方与莱茵河合流?
merger(pl.: mergers)
n. (企业等的)合并

v. (两个或以上公司的)合并
There are rumours of an impending merger.
有谣传说是快要合并了.

She was pressurized into agreeing to a merger.
她被迫同意将公司合并.
meridian(pl.: meridians)
n. 子午线,经线,顶点

a. 子午线的,日中的,顶点的
He is at the meridian of life.
他正值壮年。

The angular distance north or south of the earth's equator, measured in degrees along a meridian, as on a map or globe.
纬度地球赤道北或南的角距离,例如在地图或地球仪上沿着子午线用度数测量
merit(pt.: merited, pp.: merited, prp.: meriting, pl.: merits)
n. 功绩,价值,真相
There is little merit in passing the examination if you cheated.
如果你作弊,考试及格也没什么价值。

Should promotion be through merit or seniority?
晋升应该凭成绩还是靠年资?
mermaid(pl.: mermaids)
n. 美人鱼
Have you read the story of mermaids?
你看过关于美人鱼的故事吗?
merry
a. 欢乐的,愉快的
Merry Christmas!
圣诞快乐!

There is a merry smile on her face.
她脸上露出愉快的微笑。
mesh(pt.: meshed, pp.: meshed, prp.: meshing, pl.: meshes)
n. 网孔,网丝,陷阱

v. 以网捕捉,啮合,编织

[计算机] 网络
He is mending the wire mesh in front of the chicken coop.
他正在鸡笼前面修理铁丝网。

Our future plans have to mesh with the present practices.
我们未来的计划必须与当前的实际相结合。
mess(pt.: messed, pp.: messed, prp.: messing, pl.: messes)
n. 乱七八糟,用膳,不顺遂之事

v. 将...弄糟,使...紊乱,聚餐
The local economy is now in a mess.
当地的经济现在很混乱。

Who messed up my papers?
谁把我的文件搞得乱七八糟?
message(pl.: messages)
n. 消息,信息
Christ's message was that God loved the world.
耶稣基督的启示就是神爱世人。

There is an important message for you from your brother.
你哥哥有个重要的消息要告诉你。
messenger(pl.: messengers)
n. 报信者,先驱
Maybe I can act as a messenger for you.
也许我能给你当信差。

The god of commerce, invention, cunning, and theft, who also served as messenger, scribe, and herald for the other gods.
赫尔墨斯商业、发明、灵巧之神,盗贼的保护神,也是众神的信使、书吏及报信者
metabolic
a. 新陈代谢的
A substance that destroys or inhibits the metabolic action of a vitamin.
抗维生素一种破坏或抑制维生素的新陈代谢功能的物质

The antagonistic association between an organism and the metabolic substances produced by another.
对抗作用一个生物和另一种生物新陈代谢物之间的对抗性关系
metabolism
n. 新陈代谢
The dosage was geared down to a level which would work on the infected cells but not upset their normal metabolism.
药量已被减低到某一水平,既足以对付受感染的细胞,又不会干扰正常的新陈代谢。

The complex of physical and chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism that are necessary for the maintenance of life. In metabolism some substances are broken down to yield energy for vital processes while other substances, necessary for life, are synthesized.
新陈代谢维持生命所必需的,发生于存活细胞中或生物体中的物理和化学过程的总和。在此过程
metabolize(pt.: metabolized, pp.: metabolized, prp.: metabolizing)
vt. (使)产生代谢变化
Our bodies constantly metabolize the food we eat.
我们吃的食物在体内不停分解产生代谢变化.
metal(pt.: metaled, pp.: metaled, prp.: metaling, pl.: metals)
n. 金属,质料

a. 金属制的

v. 以金属覆盖
Copper and gold are both metals.
铜和金都是金属。

They cut holes on the sheet of metal with a punch press.
他们用冲床在金属板上打孔。
metallic
a. 金属的
This is a kind of metallic paint.
这是一种有金属光泽的涂料。

I heard metallic sounds when I was studying.
在我学习的时候我听到了金属撞击的声音。
metallurgy
n. 冶金学
暂无例句
metaphor
n. 隐喻,暗喻
She has a striking originality in her use of metaphor.
她在运用隐喻方面有独创性。

In poetry the rose is often a metaphor for love.
玫瑰在诗中通常作为爱的象征。
metastasis(pl.: metastases)
n. 转移
暂无例句
meteor(pl.: meteors)
n. 流星,大气现象,一夜成名的人
It is said that if you make a wish when you see a meteor in the sky your wish will be realized.
据说如果你在看见流星时许个愿,愿望就会实现。

The meteor, rushing through the air, becomes intensely heated by friction and is usually completely vaporized.
流星快速掠过空气时,由于磨擦而变得非常热,通常被完全气化了。
meteoric
a. 流星的,昙花一现的
The apparent celestial origin of a meteoric shower.
流星群的辐射点明显的流星雨太空光源

A tiny particle of meteoric dust, especially one of many that fall to the surface of the earth or moon.
微陨星微小的陨星颗粒,特指大量坠向地球或月球表面的微陨星
meteorite(pl.: meteorites)
陨石,陨星
暂无例句
meteorology
n. 气象学,气象状态
暂无例句
meter
n. 公尺,韵律,计量器

v. 以计量器计量
Do you remember the reading on the meter?
你记得表上的读数吗?

The measured, rhythmical sound of verse; meter.
韵律诗的节奏,韵律;音步
method(pl.: methods)
n. 方法,办法

n. 类函数,类成员函数(计算机)
New methods of teaching foreign languages are adopted in this institute.
该学院采用新的外语教学法。

The teaching method marked a now epoch in education.
这种教学方法标志着教育的新时代。
methodology(pl.: methodologies)
n. 方法学,方法论
The methodology of genetic studies; an opinion poll marred by faulty methodology.
遗传学研究的方法;被错误地损害了效果的观点调查
meticulous
a. 一丝不苟的,精确的
Meticulous Japanese planners have tried to control everything from the weather to left-wing radicals to make sure the last rites for the87-year-old monarch come off without a hitch.
无微不至负责筹划的日本人,已经试图掌握所有情况——从天气以至左翼极端分子——以确保87岁的天皇最后几个典礼圆满度过。
meticulously
ad. 胆小地
暂无例句
metre
n. 米,公尺
He cut off a metre of cloth from the roll.
他从那卷布上剪下一米.

The metre is a measure of length.
米是长度单位.
metric
a. 公制的,米制的

b. 度量标准
The metric-system is used in most countries over the world.
公制在世界上大多数国家使用。

Most countries adopt metric system.
大多数国家采用米制。
metropolitan(pl.: metropolitans)
n. 大都市的居民,大主教,母国的居民

a. 大都市的,大主教区的,母国的
She left the small island and became famous in metropolitan France.
她离开小岛而在法国的大都市中成名。

Metropolitan new york cover200 square mile.
纽约大都市覆盖面积达200平方英里。
Mexican
n. 墨西哥人,墨西哥语

a. 墨西哥的
In the Alamo battle, less than two hundred defenders repulse the attack by thousands of Mexican in twelve days.
在阿拉摩战役中,不满二百人的守军在十二天内击退了几千墨西哥人一次又一次的进攻。

Filming a Western on location in the Mexican desert.
在墨西哥沙漠外景地拍摄一部西部片
Mexico
n. 墨西哥
Mexico has a large surplus of oil.
墨西哥有大量过剩的石油。

A Pueblo people located north-northeast of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
陶斯人一支居住于美国新墨西哥州圣大菲城东北偏北的普埃布洛印地安人中的成员
microbe(pl.: microbes)
n. 微生物
暂无例句
microcircuit
微电路
暂无例句
microcode
微代码,微指令
A program or other coding sequence that produces a result of specified type and format("a macro generator";"a microcode generator").
产生某种指定类型和格式的结果的程序或另一种编码序列(如“宏生成程序”、“微代码生成程序”)。

A procedure in which an instruction is broken down into the microcode operations necessary for its execution by a control unit.
一种处理过程,其间由控制器将一条指令分解成为它的执行所必须的微码操作。
microcomputer
n. 微电脑

[计算机] 微机计算机
The system on the small-scale is called a microcomputer or minicomputer.
小规模的系统叫做微型计算机或小型计算机。

In appearance, a microcomputer has three simple and apparent parts: the main frame, the keyboard and the monitor.
从外表上看,微型计算机有简单而鲜明的三部分:主机、键盘和监视器。
microcosm
n. 小宇宙,小世界,人类
Man is a microcosm of the whole of mankind.
人是全人类的缩影.

This small island contains the whole of nature in microcosm.
这个小岛包含著小而完整的自然界.
microeconomics
n. 微观经济学
暂无例句
microfiche(pl.: microfiches)
微缩胶片
暂无例句
microfilm(pt.: microfilmed, pp.: microfilmed, prp.: microfilming)
n. 缩影胶片
Send the1990 correspondence to be microfilm or for microfilm.
把1990年的信函送去摄制成缩微胶卷。

A card or sheet of microfilm capable of accommodating and preserving a considerable number of pages, as of printed text, in reduced form.
缩微平片一个缩微胶卷片,能够以缩微形式容纳并储存相当多数量的页数,如一印刷文本的
microinstruction
微指令
暂无例句
microorganism
n. 微生物
A minute life form; a microorganism, especially a bacterium that causes disease. Not in technical use.
微生物;细菌一种极小的生命形式,一种微生物,尤指引起疾病的细菌,不用于技术用语

An organism, such as a mosquito or tick, that carries disease-causing microorganisms from one host to another.
传病媒介把致病微生物从一个宿主传到另一宿主的生物,如蚊子或虱蝇等
microphone(pl.: microphones)
n. 麦克风,扩音器
The lecturer speaks through a microphone.
演讲者通过麦克风说话。

He used a microphone so that everyone could hear him.
他使用扩音器,使人人能听见他的讲话。
microprocessor
n.微处理器

[计算机] 微处理器
A term indicating machines, microprocessor, programs, or procedures that are designed or set apart for special or continued use.
用于描述为专门的或连续的使用而设计或设置的机器、微处理器、程序或过程。
microprogram
微程序
暂无例句
microprogramming
微程序设计
暂无例句
microscope(pl.: microscopes)
n. 显微镜
He stained some slides and looked at them under the microscope.
他给几张载玻片上染了色,然后放到显微镜下观察。

The biologist stained the specimen before looking at it through the microscope.
那位生物学家先把标本染色, 然後再通过显微镜进行观察.
microscopic
a. 显微镜的
We can't see microscopic creature with naked eyes.
我们不能用肉眼看到微生物。

The doctor had a microscopic examination of traces of blood.
医生用显微镜作了血迹检查。
microsecond
微秒
暂无例句
Microsoft
微软(财富500强公司之一,总部所在地美国,主要经营软件数据服务)
"We're chipping away at a very dominant competitor where market share means a lot, " said Peter Higgins, a Microsoft product manager in charge of Excel.
微软公司(Microsoft)一位主管Excel的产品经理希金斯说:"我们正逐渐地削弱一个首要的竞争者。在这一行业里市场占有率颇为重要。"

Provide information to help you set up and run microsoft exchange.
提供信息帮助你建立并运行MicrosoftExchange。
microsurgery
n. 显微手术,显微外科
They were pioneers in the field of microsurgery.
他们是显微外科学领域的创始人.
microwave
n. 微波
The pie is not very hot. Can you microwave it a bit more?
这个饼不是很热的,你再用微波炉加热一会好吗?

In microwave system the separate input from various sources must be brought together to give a composite input which is then transmitted and received by radio.
在微波系统中,来自各处的分散的输入必须被汇集在一起,以形成一个综合的输入,然后由无线电发送和接收。
mid
a. 中间的
Two planes collided in mid air.
两架飞机在半空中相撞。
midday
n. 正午,中午

a. 正午的
It's very hot in summer's midday.
夏天的中午非常热。

The house is shaded from the midday heat by those tall trees.
高高的树木使这所房子避开了正午的炎热。
middle(pt.: middled, pp.: middled, prp.: middling, pl.: middles)
a. 中等的,中间的

n. 中间
The man has reached middle age.
这人已到了中年。

He planted roses in the middle of the garden.
他在花园中间种上玫瑰。
middleman(pl.: middlemen)
n. 中间人
She wants to buy direct from the manufacturer and cut out the middleman.
她想避开分销商直接自厂家买进货物.

He acted as a middleman in discussions between the two companies.
他在两公司的谈判中作中间人.
middling
a. 中等的,第二流的
Fair to middling, thanks.
还可以,谢谢。

How am I feeling today? Oh, fair to middling.
我今天感觉如何?哦,马马虎虎。
MIDI
音乐设备数字接口
Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI, is a communication interface provided on virtually every synthesizer made today.
音乐设备数字接口,或称MIDI,实际上是为目前制造的各种合成器提供的一种通信接口。
midnight
n. 午夜
That shop closed at midnight.
那家商店营业到午夜十二点。

At midnight you'll hear the clock strike twelve.
午夜时你会听到钟打12点。
midst
n. 中间,当中

prep. (=amidst)在...当中
He was but recently in our midst.
他只是最近才到我们中间。

The girls had got on well together until the apple of discord in the person of a handsome young man arrived in their midst.
姑娘们一直相处很好,后来一个英俊的小伙子来到她们中间,引起了她们之间的不和。
might
aux. 可能,也许

n. 力量,威力

v. 或许,可以
I thought it might be true.
我曾认为这可能是真的。

The promise of a reward might stiffen their resolve.
答应给他们奖励可以坚定他们的决心。
mighty
a. 强有力的

ad. [口]很
The United Kingdom was a mighty empire before World War I.
英联邦在第一次世界大战前曾是一个强大的帝国。

There's no need to be/get so high and mighty with me!
用不著对我摆架子!
migrant
n. 移居者
Migrant workers move from city to city in search of work.
流动工人为了寻找工作从一个城市移居到另一个城市。
migrate(pt.: migrated, pp.: migrated, prp.: migrating)
v. 移动,移往,随季节而移居

[计算机] 迁移
Some tribes migrate with their cattle in search of fresh grass.
有些部落为了寻找新鲜的牧草而带着他们的牲畜迁移。

To all appearance, Mr. Li is going to migrate.
李先生显然是要移民了。
migration(pl.: migrations)
n. 移民,移往,移动
Seabirds will fly from here to another place for migration every year.
海鸟每年都要从一个地方迁徙到另一个地方。

There was a huge migration of people into Europe because of the war.
因为战争,大量的移民涌入欧洲。
mild
a. (烟、酒)味淡的,轻微的,温柔的,文雅的
This cheese is very mild.
这种奶酪味道清淡。

He has a mild nature.
他的性格温和。
mildew(pt.: mildewed, pp.: mildewed, prp.: mildewing)
n. 霉,面粉病菌,露菌病菌

v. 发霉,生霉
Those roses have been ruined by mildew.
那些玫瑰已经霉烂。

Cog liable to mildew damage effect ins acidly.
货物可能会发霉,请予以投保。
mildly
ad. 柔和地,和善地,谨慎地
The chairman didn't act very sensibly, to put is mildly.
说得婉转些,主席的行为没有理智。

She complained loudly to the shopkeeper, who answered her mildly.
她大声对店主抱怨,店主却温和地回答她。
mile(pl.: miles)
n. 英里
He has a 10-miles' drive each day to and from his work.
他每天上下班要开10哩的车。

She's feeling miles better today.
她今天觉得好多了。
mileage(pl.: mileages)
n. 哩数
He doesn't think there's any mileage in that type of advertising.
他认为做那种广告毫无效益.

Have you claimed your mileage?
你申请汽车里数津贴了吗?
miles
迈尔斯(姓)
Sebastian became captain in place of Miles who had broken his leg.
迈尔斯的腿骨折了,塞巴斯蒂安代替他当了船长。

Miles turned white with fear.
迈尔斯吓得脸色苍白。
milestone
n. 里程碑
Each birthday is a milestone we touch along life's way. May your birthday be happy in more ways than one.
每个生日都是我们人生之旅的一个里程碑,愿你的生日百事顺意。

Good evening. milestone corner.
晚安,MilestoneCorner(餐厅)。
militant(pl.: militants)
a. 好战的,积极从事或支持使用武力的
A belligerent person or a militant partisan.
交战的人或好战的游击队队员

One that believes in or follows the ideas of Marx and Engels, especially a militant Communist.
马克思主义者马克思和恩格斯主义信仰者或追随者,尤指富于战斗精神的共产党员
military(pl.: militaries)
a. 军事的

n. 军队
In some countries all the young men do a year's military service.
有些国家,所有年轻男子都要服一年兵役。

Military history is really outside my domain.
我对军队史实在一窍不通。
militia
n. 义勇军,自卫队,国民军
People gathered to form a militia to protect their town.
人们聚集起来,组成国民自卫队来保卫他们的城镇。

Only the president or a state govern or could call out the military or state militia.
只有总统或州长才能紧急召集军队或州人民自卫队。
milk(pt.: milked, pp.: milked, prp.: milking)
n. 奶,乳状物

v. 挤乳,产乳
Would you like a glass of milk?
想喝杯牛奶吗?

The farmer whistled as he milked.
农夫一边挤奶一边吹口哨。
milkmaid(pl.: milkmaids)
n. 挤奶女工
She was hired as a milkmaid in that farm.
她被雇佣为那个农场的挤奶女工。

All the cows died in the fire because they were barred in by the milkmaids.
由于被挤奶女工关了起来,奶牛在这次火灾中全被烧死了。
milkman(pl.: milkmen)
n. 送牛奶的人
The dog snarled at the milkman.
那条狗对著送牛奶的人低声吠叫.

She went off with the milkman.
她与送牛奶的人私奔了.
milky
a. 乳状的,乳白色的,柔和的
I like my coffee milky.
我喜欢喝有牛奶的咖啡。

There may be millions of worlds in the Milky Way Galaxy.
银河系中也许有几百万个世界。
mill
n. 磨粉机,磨坊,制造厂

v. 磨细,乱转,打
He used a miller to mill the grain into flour.
他用碾磨机把谷物磨成面粉。

The logs are drifted downstream to the mill.
那些原木沿河顺水漂到工厂.
miller(pl.: millers)
n. 磨坊主
The town miller was famous for his excellent flour.
镇上的面粉场主以优质面粉著称。

He used a miller to mill the grain into flour.
他用碾磨机把谷物磨成面粉。
milliampere
毫安
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millimeter(pl.: millimeters)
n. 毫米
A unit of retinal illumination, equal to the amount of light that reaches the retina through 1 square millimeter of pupil area from a surface having a brightness of 1 candela per square meter.
光度视网膜亮度单位,相当于每平方米有一烛光亮度的表面,通过一平方毫米的瞳孔区域,到达视网膜的光线数量

The edge must be machined to 0.02 millimeters.
这边缘必须切割到0.02毫米的精密度。
millimetre
n. 毫米
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million(pl.: million)
n. 百万

a. 百万
There were millions of people in the square.
广场上有好多好多人。

The record was a big hit and sold a million copies.
这张唱片非常成功,卖了一百万张。
millionaire(pl.: millionaires)
n. 百万富翁

v. 沉淀,存款,定金
The lazy girl is dreaming of marrying a millionaire and therefore won't do any work.
这个懒惰的女孩正梦想着嫁给一个有钱人, 从此不再工作。

The library's latest acquisitions were donated by a millionaire.
图书馆最近增添的书籍是一位百万富翁捐献的。
millisecond
毫秒
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mimetic
a. 模仿的
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mimic(pt.: mimicked, pp.: mimicked, prp.: mimicking, pl.: mimics)
a. 模仿的,假的

[计算机] 模拟的

v. 模仿
This parrot is an amazing mimic.
这只鹦鹉很会学舌。

He mimicked his uncle's voice and gestures perfectly.
他把叔叔的声音和姿态模仿得惟妙惟肖。
mince(pt.: minced, pp.: minced, prp.: mincing)
n. 切碎物

v. 切碎,矫揉做作地说
I minced the lean meat finely before making dumplings.
包饺子前,我把瘦肉细细剁碎。

I won't mince words (with you): I think your plan is stupid.
我不(跟你)兜圈子, 我认为你的计画是胡闹.
mind(pt.: minded, pp.: minded, prp.: minding, pl.: minds)
n. 思想,主意,心意

v. 介意,照顾,留心
Would you mind if I smoke here?
我在这吸烟,你介意吗?

Mind your head!
小心别碰了头!
minded
a. 有意的,有心的,具有意志的
He could do it if he were so minded.
假如他想做,他就能做。

She has become very food-minded since her holiday in France.
她自法国度假回来, 对食物就很讲究了.
mindful
a. 深切注意的,留神的,留心的
Mindful of the need to maintain efficient communication, the board of directors decided to construct a new communication network.
董事会注意到维持有效通讯的需要,因此决定建立一个新的通信网。

Be mindful to follow my advice.
你要注意照我的忠告去做。
mindfulness
n. 留神,警觉,注意
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mindless
a. 不小心的,不留神的,不顾虑的
暂无例句
mindset
n. 意向,精神状态

心态
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mine
n. 地雷,矿,矿山

pron. 我的

v. 采掘,开矿
That book is mine.
那本书是我的。

The cruiser was mined, and sank in five minutes.
这艘巡洋舰触雷,五分钟后沉没了。
minefield
n. 雷区
International law is a minefield for anyone not familiar with its complexity.
国际法这一领域, 不熟悉其复杂性则寸步难行.
minelayer
n. 布雷舰艇
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miner(pl.: miners)
n. 矿工
I think it is dangerous to be a miner.
我认为当矿工是很危险的。

The boarding-house keeper drew his pistol upon the miner who owed him, and said,"Down with the dust! "
寄宿公寓的管理员拔出手枪对欠他房租的矿工说,“把钱交出来!”
mineral(pl.: minerals)
a. 矿物的

n. 矿物,矿石
Coal is a mineral.
煤是一种矿物。

This shop sells minerals.
这家商店卖矿泉水。
mineral water
矿泉水
They have sold up ten crates of mineral water in the afternoon.
他们这个下午卖掉了十箱矿泉水。

Can I have a carafe of water, please? Mineral water, sir? No, ordinary tap water will do.
请给我拿瓶水来,好吗?是矿泉水吗,先生?不,普通自来水就行。
mineralogy
矿物学
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Ming
明朝
A Chinese dynasty(1271-1368) established by the Mongolian ruler Kublai Khan at Peking(Beijing). It was superseded by the Ming dynasty.
元朝由蒙古统治者忽必烈汗在北京建立的一个中国王朝(1271-1368年),它被明朝取代

The pagoda built in the Ming Dynasty is still in good repair.
建于明代的那座塔现在还完好无损。
mingle(pt.: mingled, pp.: mingled, prp.: mingling)
v. 混合,联合,交际
She accepted the money with mingled feelings.
她悲喜交集地收下了这笔钱。

He mingled in the crowd and lost in sight.
他混入人群,看不见了。
mingy
a. 吝啬的,小气的
This restaurant serves very mingy portions.
这家餐厅的饮食分量很少.

He's so mingy with his money.
他对钱十分吝啬.
mini(pl.: minis)
n. 缩型(缩影,小型计算机)
The basic design of the Mini has held good for more than twenty-five years.
微型汽车的基本设计已经适用了25年以上。
mini-
表示“小型,迷你”之义
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miniature(pt.: miniatured, pp.: miniatured, prp.: miniaturing, pl.: miniatures)
n. 缩图,小画像

a. 小规模的,纤小的
He showed me the miniature of the mansion.
他给我显示了大厦的模型。

She is just like her mother in miniature.
她简直是她母亲的缩影。
miniaturize(pt.: miniaturized, pp.: miniaturized, prp.: miniaturizing)
vt. 使微型化
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minibar
小型条信号(发生器)
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minibus
n. 小型公共汽车
The two-year-old boy liked a lot the boy minibus while her mother bought him for the first time. He always slept with it.
这两岁的小男孩子非常喜爱他母亲第一次给他买的微型玩具车,他睡觉时也总是拿着睡。

I am told this minibus can go jar on very little petrol.
我听说这种小客车能靠很少汽油开很多路。
minicab
n. 微型出租汽车
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minicomputer
n. 微型计算机
The system on the small-scale is called a microcomputer or minicomputer.
小规模的系统叫做微型计算机或小型计算机。

A computer larger than a minicomputer that can handle more users and large programs.
一种比小型计算机大,能容纳更多用户和处理较大程序的计算机。
minimal
a. 最低限度的,最小的
We stayed with friends, so our expenses were minimal.
我们住在朋友家, 所以我们的花费很小.

Singapore, the world the minimal and one of the most advanced nation, celebrated the nation independent of30 anniversaries in last week.
新加坡,这个世界上最小也是最发达的国家之一,上周庆祝国家独立三十周年。
minimalist
n. 最低限要求者
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minimize(pt.: minimized, pp.: minimized, prp.: minimizing)
v. 将...减到最少

[计算机] 最小化
To minimize the risk of burglary, install a good alarm system.
安装可靠的报警设备以减低被盗的风险.

He minimized the value of her contribution to his research so that he got all the praise.
他极力贬低她在那项研究中的贡献, 从而独获全部奖励.
minimum(pl.: minima)
a. 最低的,最小的

n. 最小量,最低限度
Repairing your car will cost a minimum of 100 dollars.
修理你的汽车最低限度要100美元。

The class needs a minimum of 6 pupils to continue.
这个班最低限度要六个学生才可以继续办下去。
minimum wage
最低工资
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mining
n. 采矿,矿业
This area depends on the mining industry.
这个地区以采矿业为经济基础.

He went heels over head into buying mining stock.
他购买了矿业股票,做事真鲁莽。
minion(pl.: minions)
n. 奴才, 宠臣
They are the dictator and his minions.
他们就是那个独裁者和他的奴仆。

Can you send one of your minions to collect this file?
你能不能派个助手来取这份档案?
miniskirt(pl.: miniskirts)
n. 迷你短裙
It's an era of the miniskirt in the seventies.
七十年代是超短裙时代。

Miniskirts are starting to come back.
超短裙又开始流行了。
minister(pt.: ministered, pp.: ministered, prp.: ministering, pl.: ministers)
n. 部长,大臣

v. 伺候

vi. 照顾,给予帮助
He was elected Minister of Education.
他被选为教育部长。

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is the minister in charge of finance in Britain.
英国财政大臣是负责财政的大臣。
ministerial
a. 部长的,内阁的,执政的
They carried the ministerial veto.
他们行使了内阁否决权。
ministry(pl.: ministries)
n. (政府的)部
The army, navy and airforce are all controlled by the Ministry of Defense.
陆海空军皆由国防部控制。

She's on attachment to the Ministry of Defense.
她现在隶属于国防部。
mink(pl.: mink)
n. 貂,貂皮衣
Picked up a mink coat on sale.
拍卖时随手买了一件貂皮大衣

She wheedled him into buying her a mink coat.
她用甜言蜜语诱他买貂皮大衣给她。
Minnesota
n. 明尼苏达州
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minnow(pl.: minnows)
n. 鲦鱼,小淡水鱼
These criminals arrested by the police are only minnows, their leader has escaped.
这些被警察抓住的犯罪分子只是些小鱼,他们的头子却跑掉了。
minor(pt.: minored, pp.: minored, prp.: minoring, pl.: minors)
n. 未成年人,副修科目

a. 次要的,较小的,二流的,未成年的

v. 辅修

[音乐] 小调
She acted as a minor role in the play.
她在剧中扮演了一个次要的角色。

I made minor alterations to the article.
我对这篇文章作了小规模的修改。
minority(pl.: minorities)
n. 少数,少数民族
A small minority voted against the motion.
投票反对该提议的人占少数。

There are 55 minorities in our country.
我国有55个少数民族。
minstrel(pl.: minstrels)
n. 吟游诗人(或歌手)
The minstrel travelled about the country singing songs and poems written by him.
这名吟游诗人在全国游历,吟唱他自己写的诗歌。

The minstrel has been to many places before he came here.
在来到这里之前,这个吟游诗人已经去过很多地方。
mint
n. 薄荷,造币厂,巨额

v. 铸造,铸币,伪造
The poet minted several words that cannot be found in any dictionary.
诗人造了几个词典里找不到的词。

Many people like to chew mint gum in the summer.
许多人喜欢在夏天嚼薄荷口香糖。
minuend
被减数
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minuet
n. 小步舞
A French peasant dance resembling the minuet.
加伏特舞一种法国农民的舞蹈,类似于小步舞

The music for or in the rhythm of the minuet.
米奴哀舞曲为米奴哀舞而写的舞曲或米奴哀舞节奏的舞蹈
minus(pl.: minuses)
a. 负的,减去的

n. 减号,负号

prep. 减去
I got B minus in the test.
我在考试中得了个B-。

Seven minus three equals four.
七减三等于四。
minus sign
减号
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minuscule
n. 草写小字,小写字

a. 草写小字的,小写字的
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minute
a. 微小的

n. 分钟
I had remembered in minute detail everything that had happened.
我对发生的每件事的细枝末节都记得清清楚楚。

The park is only five minutes from downtown.
这个花园离市中心只有五分钟的路程。
minutes
n. 会议记录,分钟
The minutes of the last meeting were approved.
上次会议记录已获得通过.

Boil the vegetables for 20 minutes and then drain off the water.
把蔬菜煮上20分钟,然后把水沥掉。
minutia(pl.: minutiae)
n. 微枝末节,细节
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miracle(pl.: miracles)
n. 奇迹
Her life was saved by a miracle.
她的生命是靠奇迹救活的。

This cathedral was regarded as a miracle in architectural history.
这座大教堂被认为是建筑史上的奇迹。
miraculous
a. 奇迹的,不可思议的
It's miraculous how much weight you've lost!
你体重减轻了这么多,真了不起!

The relics are credited with miraculous powers.
这些早期遗物被认为具有神奇的力量.
miraculously
ad. 奇迹般地
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mirage
n. 海市蜃楼,幻想
A mirage is an optical illusion.
海市蜃楼是一种视错觉.

The heat reflected from the white sand formed a mirage.
热气经白色的沙面反射形成了蜃景.
mire(pt.: mired, pp.: mired, prp.: miring)
n. 泥沼,泥泞

v. 使...陷于泥泞,使...陷入困境
The most brilliant person may be mired in detail and confusion.
即使是最聪明的人也会陷入琐事与混乱之中。

My car was mired.
我的车上溅满污泥。
mirror(pt.: mirrored, pp.: mirrored, prp.: mirroring, pl.: mirrors)
n. 镜子

v. 反映,反射
She stared at herself in the mirror.
她凝视着镜中的自己。

The clear water mirrored the blue sky.
清澈的水中映出蔚蓝的天空。
mirroring
镜象的
His figure looks very funny in the concave mirror.
他的样子在凹镜里显得非常可笑。

The mirror is oval.
镜子是椭圆的。
mirth
n. 欢乐,欢笑
Christmas is a time of mirth, especially for children.
圣诞节是个快乐的日子,尤其是对孩子们。

When I told them what had happened to me, they all chortled with mirth.
我把我的事告诉他们以後, 他们咯咯地笑起来了.
misadventure
n. 不幸,灾难
Their holiday was ruined by a whole series of misadventures.
一连串的不幸事故把他们的假日全毁了.

The court returned a verdict of death by misadventure.
法院裁定意外致死或意外事故死亡。
misanthrope
n. 厌恶人类的人,不愿与人来往者
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misanthropy
n. 厌恶人类,厌世者
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misapprehension
n. 误解
I thought you wanted to see me but I was clearly under a complete misapprehension.
我以为你想见我, 显然完全是我误解了.
misappropriate(pt.: misappropriated, pp.: misappopriated, prp.: misappropriating)
vt. 滥用,误用
The treasurer misappropriated the society's funds.
那会计盗用了协会的基金.

"He did misappropriate the public funds, but there were extenuating circumstances."
"他的确挪用了公款,但有可以减轻罪责的情况。"
misbehave(pt.: misbehaved, pp.: misbehaved, prp.: misbehaving)
v. 行为无礼貌,行为不端,作弊
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misbelief
n. 错误的信仰
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miscarriage
n. 错误(流产,失败)
By a miscarriage of justice the wrong man was condemned.
由于法庭的错误判决,一个无辜的人被定了罪。

Sending an innocent man to prison is a clear miscarriage of justice.
把无辜的人投入监狱显然是审判不公.
miscarry(pt.: miscarried, pp.: miscarried, prp.: miscarrying)
vt. 流产(失败,产生错误)
The parcel must have miscarry, for she never receive it.
邮包一定投递错了,因为她一直没有收到。
miscegenation
n. 种族混合,杂婚
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miscellaneous
a. 各种的,多方面的

[计算机] 杂的

n. [合同法律用语]其他约定
He likes to have miscellaneous collection.
他喜欢多种多样的收集。

The miscellaneous expenses of import are so much!
进口货物的杂费太多了!
miscellany(pl.: miscellanies)
n. 杂集,杂录,混杂
The show was a miscellany of song and dance.
那场演出是又有歌曲又有舞蹈的混合表演.
mischance(pl.: mischances)
n. 不幸,灾难
I lost your file by pure mischance.
我把你的文件丢了,纯粹是碰上倒霉事了。

A series of mischance happened.
一连串不幸的事发生了。
mischief(pl.: mischiefs)
n. 伤害,灾祸,恶作剧
The wind played mischief with my papers.
风把我的文章吹得乱七八糟。

I try to keep the boy out of mischief.
我尽量不让这个男孩胡闹。
mischievous
a. 调皮的,恶作剧的
One expects active children to be mischievous at times.
活泼的孩子有时是会淘气的。

Mischievous, teasing, or annoying.
有害的、调皮的或打搅
mischievousness
n. 恶作剧
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miscommunication
n. 错误传达
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misconceive(pt.: misconceived, pp.: misconceived, prp.: misconceiving)
v. 误解
The housing needs of our inner cities have been misconceived from the start.
我们旧城区的住房需求一开始就受到误解.
misconception
n. 误解,错误想法
That a doctor shall be able to physic any disease is a misconception.
认为医生应该能医治任何疾病的观念是错误的。
misconduct(pt.: misconducted, pp.: misconducted, prp.: misconducting)
n. 处理不当(胡作非为)

vt 处理不当(胡作非为)
That doctor has been accused of professional misconduct.
那位医生被指控违反医德。

The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct.
公司仅在雇员严重失职的情形下才予以解雇.
misconstrue(pt.: misconstrued, pp.: misconstrued, prp.: misconstruing)
v. 误解,曲解
You have completely misconstrued me/my words/what I said.
你完全误解了我[我的话/我的意思]了.
miscreant
a. 极恶的,协道的,异端的

n. 罪大恶极的人,恶棍,异端
暂无例句
misdeed
n. 不端行为
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misdemeanor
n. 坏事
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misdemeanour
n. 坏事
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miser(pl.: misers)
n. 守财奴,吝啬鬼
The miser was despised by everyone in the city.
这个守财奴受到城市里每个人的鄙视。

`A generous miser' is a contradiction in terms.
`慷慨的吝啬鬼'在用词上自相矛盾.
miserable
a. 悲惨的,痛苦的
The play was a miserable failure.
这出戏演砸了。

There are still many people whose living conditions are miserable.
仍有许多人的生活条件是很艰苦的。
miserably
ad. 悲惨地,糟糕地
She failed miserably.
她失败得很惨。

Suffering from poverty; miserably poor.
贫困的穷困潦倒的;悲惨的
miserly
a. 吝啬的
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misery(pl.: miseries)
n. 痛苦,悲惨
I am ill with misery.
我病得难受。

Virtue and vice are two different things: the former/that/the one leads to peace, the latter/this/the other to misery.
美德与邪恶是不同的,前者带来和平,后者导致痛苦。
misfire(pt.: misfired, pp.: misfired, prp.: misfiring)
vi. (枪炮等)不发火
The engine is misfiring badly on one cylinder.
发动机有一个汽缸严重失灵.

The joke misfired completely.
这个笑话讲得完全不成功.
misfit(pt.: misfitted, pp.: misfitted, prp.: misfitting)
n. 不能适应社会或工作环境的人
He always feel a bit of a misfit in the business world.
他总觉得自己在商业界有些不适应。

The argument misfits the case.
这论椐不适用于这一事件。
misfortune(pl.: misfortunes)
n. 不幸,灾祸
He had the misfortune to fall ill on the day of the examination.
他很倒霉,在考试当天生病了。

One misfortune followed another.
不幸的事情一件接著一件.
misgive(pt.: misgave, pp.: misgiven, prp.: misgiving)
v. 怀疑,恐惧

vt. 使担心
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misgiving(pl.: misgivings)
n. 疑虑
His heart is full of misgivings.
他心中疑虑重重。

I have many misgivings about taking the job.
我对是否接受那项工作顾虑重重。
misgivings
n. 疑惧
His heart is full of misgivings.
他心中疑虑重重。

I have many misgivings about taking the job.
我对是否接受那项工作顾虑重重。
misguide(pt.: misguided, pp.: misguided, prp.: misguiding)
v. 给予错误的消息或指导,使误入歧途
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misguided
a. 搞错的
The thief made a misguided attempt to rob a policewoman.
那个贼不识好歹竟要抢劫一个女警察。

I was misguided into trusting him.
我得到错误印象而信任了他。
mishandle(pt.: mishandled, pp.: mishandled, prp.: mishandling)
v. 装卸不慎
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mishap(pl.: mishaps)
n. 不幸之事,灾祸,恶运
Tell your mother you have arrived here without mishap.
告诉你母亲你已经平平安安到达这里。

He hurt his knee during the football match, but this mishap didn't stop him from playing.
足球比赛时他伤了膝盖,可他并没有因此中途退出。
misinform(pt.: misinformed, pp.: misinformed, prp.: misinforming)
vt. 告诉...错误的消息
I regret to say you have been misinformed (about that).
很遗憾, (关於那事)你听到的情况不确.
misinterpret(pt.: misinterpreted, pp.: misinterpreted, prp.: misinterpreting)
v. 误解
I feel I must qualify my earlier remarks in case they are misinterpret.
我觉得我得把我说的话改得具体些,以免产生误解。

The rioter misinterpret the instructions of the police.
暴徒们错误地解释了警察的指示。
misjudge(pt.: misjudged, pp.: misjuded, prp.: misjudging)
vt. 判断错误
I'm sorry I misjudged you/your motives.
对不起, 我误会你[你的动机]了.

I misjudged how wide the stream was and fell in.
我对小河的宽度估计错误, 结果掉进河里了.
misjudgment
n. 估计错误,判断不公
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mislay(pt.: mislaid, pp.: mislaid, prp.: mislaying)
v. 遗失...,把...放错地方

vt. 放错位置,遗失
I seem to have mislaid my passport have you seen it?
我好像把护照放在什麽地方找不到了--你看见了吗?

I have mislaid my key to the door.
我不知道把门钥匙放到哪里了。
mislead(pt.: misled, pp.: misled, prp.: misleading)
vt. 带错
He misled me into thinking he was rich.
他使我误以为他很有钱。

We were misled by the guide.
向导给我们引错了路。
misleading
a. 使入误解的
The misleading sign led me astray.
那个标志误人,它使我迷了路。

Don't judge by appearances appearances can be misleading.
勿以外貌取人--外貌不可靠.
mismanage(pt.: mismanaged, pp.: mismanaged, prp.: mismanaging)
v. 处置失当,办错
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mismanagement
n. 管理不善,处理不当
And who brought us to such a pass? You did, by sheer mismanagement.
谁使我们陷入这样的困境?就是你,纯粹由于你管理不善。

By sheer mismanagement you brought us to such a pass.
完全是你处理不当,才把事情弄得这样糟。
mismatch(pt.: mismatched, pp.: mismatched, prp.: mismatching)
配错,不匹配
Their marriage was a mismatch they had little in common.
他们的婚姻不般配--两人几无共同之处.
misnomer
n. 误称
`First-class hotel' was a complete misnomer for the tumbledown farmhouse we stayed in.
把我们住的那个摇摇欲坠的村舍称作`一流旅馆', 纯粹是乱用词语.
misogamy
n. 厌恶结婚
暂无例句
misogynist
n. 厌恶女人的人
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misplace(pt.: misplaced, pp.: misplaced, prp.: misplacing)
vt. 错放(误给)
I've misplaced my glasses they're not in my bag.
我把眼镜放错地方了--没在我的包里.

If you think deafness is funny, you've got a very misplaced sense of humour.
假若认为耳聋有趣, 这种幽默感十分不当.
misrepresent(pt.: misrepresented, pp.: misrepresented, prp.: misrepresenting)
vt. 误称(把...颠倒黑白,错误表现)
The charge is that the producers of the programme either deliberately misrepresented its nature, or foolishly slid into changing its purpose during production--or both. Of course, it is a matter of judgement whether the charge is made to stick.
指控说这个节目的制作者们要么有意地歪曲了节目的性质,要么就是在制作过程中愚蠢地改变了节目的目的——或者两种情况都有。当然,指控是否成立,还要看法官的裁决。
miss
n. 小姐

vt. 想念

vt. 漏掉,错过
That was a lucky miss.
幸免于难。

May I help you, miss?
要我帮忙吗,小姐?
misshapen
a. 造型不佳的,残缺的,畸形的
Distorted in form; misshapen.
变形的形状上被扭曲的;畸形的
missile(pl.: missiles)
n. 导弹
The huge ship was sunk by a homing missile.
这只巨大的军舰被一枚自动寻的导弹击中。

Demonstrators attacked the police, using sticks and assorted missiles.
示威者用棍棒和各种投掷物攻击警察。
missing
a. 缺掉的,失踪的
The child had been missing for a week.
那个孩子已经下落不明一个星期了。

The book had two pages missing.
那本书缺两页。
mission(pt.: missioned, pp.: missioned, prp.: missioning, pl.: missions)
n. 任务,代表团,使命

[计算机] 使命
He has been on confidential missions to Berlin.
他前往柏林执行秘密任务。

The doctor works at the mission.
那医生在贫民教区工作。
missionary(pl.: missionaries)
n. 传教士,负有任务者,工作人员

a. 传教的,负有使命的
The missionary was sent to India last year.
这名传教士去年被派到印度。

The scene the horror film where the cannibals dismembered the missionary left me with my hair standing on end.
在那部恐怖电影中,食人者肢解那传教士的镜头使我毛骨悚然。
Mississippi
n. 密西西比(河)[美国]
He has a large farm in the Mississippi Valley.
他在密西西比河流域拥有一个大农场。

The region of the United States west of the Mississippi River.
西部地区美国密西西比河以西的地区
Mississippi River
n. 密西西比河
Mark used to be a pilot on the Mississippi River.
马克曾在密西西比河上当过领航员。

The region of the United States west of the Mississippi River.
西部地区美国密西西比河以西的地区
missive
n. 公文,书信

a. 送出的
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Missouri
n. 密苏里(美国州名)
Carver, who was black, was born in Missouri in1864.
卡佛是个黑人,1864年出生在密苏里州。

Don't try to fool me. I'm from Missouri.
别想骗我,我不会相信你的话。
misspell(pt.: misspelled, pp.: misspelled, prp.: misspelling)
vt. 拼错
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misspend(pt.: misspent, pp.: misspent, prp.: misspending)
v. 浪费(时间、金钱等)
暂无例句
misstep
n. 失足,过失
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missus
n. (已婚的)...夫人
How's the missus (ie your wife)?
你老婆好吗?

My missis hates me smoking indoors.
我老婆讨厌我在屋里抽烟.
mist
n. 雾,迷蒙,朦胧不清

v. 使...模糊,下雾
She could hardly recognize her son through the mist of tears that filled her eyes.
她泪眼蒙蒙,几乎不能认出自己的儿子。

Our breath is misting up the car windows.
我们呼出的气渐渐给汽车的窗户上蒙上一层水蒸气。
mistake(pt.: mistook, pp.: mistaken, prp.: mistaking, pl.: mistakes)
n. 错误,误会

v. 犯错,误认
You mistook my meaning entirely.
你完全误解了我的意思。

You've made several grammatical mistakes in the composition.
你的作文中犯了几处语法错误。
mistaken
a. 犯错的,错误的

vbl. 误认,弄错
If I'm not mistaken, that's the man we saw on the bus.
要是我没认错人的话,我们在公共汽车上看见的就是那个男子。

You must have mistaken her for her sister.
你一定是把她误认为是她的姊妹了。
mistakenly
ad. 错误地, 曲解地
A king of Thebes who was mistakenly killed by his own son, Oedipus.
拉伊俄斯底比斯国王,被他自己的儿子俄底浦斯误杀
mister(pt.: mistered, pp.: mistered, prp.: mistering, pl.: misters)
n. 先生
A little boy stopped me in the street and asked me, "What's the time, mister?"
一个小男孩在街上拦住了我,问道;“先生,现在几点了?”

Don't mister me.
不要叫我先生。
mistletoe
n. 槲寄生(一种常用作圣诞节室内悬挂的植物)
The mistletoe plant is a parasite on trees.
槲寄生是寄生在树上的植物。
mistral
n. 冷而干燥的强风
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mistreat(pt.: mistreated, pp.: mistreated, prp.: mistreating)
vt.虐待
暂无例句
mistress(pl.: mistresses)
n. 主妇,女主人,情妇
The dog ran alongside his mistress.
狗在女主人的身边奔跑。

The poet addressed many poems to his mistress, praising her beauty.
这位诗人为他心爱的女子写了许多诗,歌颂她的美丽。
mistrust(pt.: mistrusted, pp.: mistrusted, prp.: mistrusting)
n. 不信任,疑惑

v. 不信任,疑惑
He keeps his money at home because he has a great mistrust of banks.
他把自己的钱放在家里,因为他很不信任银行。

Everything you say seems to be pervaded with a mistrust of the human race.
你说的一切似乎都渗透了对人类的不信任。
mistrustful
a. 不信任的,深疑的
He is mistrustful of my ability.
他不信任我的才干。
mists
n. 史前时代
The mists was fleeing before the rising sun.
太阳慢慢升起,薄雾渐渐消失。

We watched the mists ascending from the valley below.
我们看著薄雾从下面的山谷中升起.
misty
a. 有雾的,模糊的,含糊的
It was a misty morning, but not very cold.
这是一个多雾的清晨,但不太冷。

A misty rain; a misty night.
似雾的雨,雾朦朦的夜晚
misunderstand(pt.: misunderstood, pp.: misunderstood, prp.: misunderstanding)
v. 误解,误会
They pretend to misunderstand my complaint.
他们假装误解了我的投诉。

He wrote her a letter for fear she misunderstand him.
他给她写了封信,免得她误会。
misunderstanding
n. 误会,误解
I must weigh my words to avoid any misunderstanding.
我须字斟句酌免生误解.

It's no more than a misunderstanding.
这只是个误会。
misuse
vt.&n. 误用,滥用
Because of misuse of power, he was dismissed.
因为滥用权力,他被开除了。

The manufacturers disclaim all responsibility for the damage caused by misuse.
因使用不当造成的损坏,生产厂家不负任何责任。
mite
n. 极小量,小虫
I offer a mite of comfort to him.
我给了他一点安慰。

Poor little mite!
可怜的小家伙!
mitigate(pt.: mitigated, pp.: mitigated, prp.: mitigating)
v. 镇静,缓和,减轻

v. 缓和
The government is trying to mitigate the effects of inflation.
政府正试图缓和通货膨胀的影响。

Her words mitigated my suffering.
她的话减轻了我的痛苦。
mitt(pl.: mitts)
n. 手套
Take your mitts off me!
别碰我!

I gave him a baseball mitt for his birthday.
为祝贺他的生日,我送给他一只棒球手套。
mitten(pl.: mittens)
n. 连指手套,露指手套
In winter she wears mittens.
冬天时她戴连指手套。

The part of a glove or mitten that covers the palm of the hand.
(手套的)掌份覆盖手掌的物体或手套的一部分
mix(pt.: mixed, pp.: mixed, prp.: mixing, pl.: mixes)
n. 混合物,混乱

v. 混合,弄混,与

[计算机] 混合
She put the sugar into the coffee and mixed them up with a spoon.
她把糖放进咖啡里,用勺子把它们混合起来。

You can't mix oil with water.
你不能把油和水混合。
mixed
a. 混合的,形形色色的,弄糊涂的

v. 使...混合,交际

vbl. 混合,弄混
The workers mixed the asphalt with sand and gravel together.
工人们把沥青和沙子、石块混合在一起。

She put the sugar into the coffee and mixed them up with a spoon.
她把糖放进咖啡里,用勺子把它们混合起来。
mixed-up
a. 头脑不清楚的,迷惑不解
She feels very mixed-up about life since her divorce.
自离婚后,她对人生感到很迷茫。
mixer
n. 混合器(混铁炉,混频器,混和者)
She's outgoing and a good mixer.
她是一个杰出的爱交际的人
mixture(pl.: mixtures)
n. 混合,混合物
Air is a mixture of gases.
空气是气体的混合物。

The ball is filled with gaseous mixture.
那个球被充满了气体混合物。
mm
n. 毫米
Mm! You look great.
你看上去好极了。
mnemonic
助记的,记忆的
暂无例句
mnemonics
n. 记忆术
A COBOL mnemonic name associated with the console typewriter.
和控制台打字机有关的一种COBOL助记忆名。
moan(pt.: moaned, pp.: moaned, prp.: moaning, pl.: moans)
n. 呻吟声,悲叹声,抱怨声

v. 抱怨,呻吟

vi. 呻吟
What is he moaning about?
他在发什么牢骚?

He moaned about his misfortunes to anyone who would listen.
他向每一个愿意听的人抱怨他的不幸。
moat(pt.: moated, pp.: moated, prp.: moating, pl.: moats)
n. 壕沟,护城河

v. 将...围以壕沟
There is a moat round the castle.
城堡外环绕着一条护城河。

The medieval town was fortified with a high wall and a deep moat.
这座中世纪的城市周围建有城墙和护城河。
mob(pt.: mobbed, pp.: mobbed, prp.: mobbing, pl.: mobs)
n. 暴民,民众,暴徒

v. 大举包围,乱挤,围攻
The police faced a mob throwing bricks and petrol bombs.
警察面对一群投掷砖块和汽油弹的暴徒。

Pop stars are always moaning about being mobbed by their fans.
流行歌星总是抱怨他们受到歌迷的包围。
mobile(pl.: mobiles)
a. 可移动的,易变的

n. 活动装置
She is much more mobile now that she has a car.
她现在出去方便多了,她有了一辆汽车。

A decorated exhibit or scene mounted on a mobile platform and pulled or driven in a parade.
游行花车在一个可移动的平台上布置好的游行时可拉动或推动的展览或场景
mobile home
n. 可移动的房子
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mobility
n. 可动性,变动性,情感不定
A private car gives a much greater degree of comfort and mobility.
私人小汽车能给人很大的舒服和机动性。

In modern warfare, mobility and sophisticated weapons are more important than weight of numbers.
在现代战争中,机动性和先进武器比人多势众更为重要。
mobilize(pt.: mobilized, pp.: mobilized, prp.: mobilizing)
v. 动员,赋与可动性,使流通

v. 动员
They are mobilizing their supporters to vote at the election.
他们正在组织其支持者向他们拉选票。

The troops received orders to mobilize.
部队接到动员令.
moccasin(pl.: moccasins)
n. 鹿皮鞋,软(拖)鞋
Old people like to wear moccasins.
老人喜欢穿软皮鞋。
mock(pt.: mocked, pp.: mocked, prp.: mocking, pl.: mocks)
n. 嘲笑,戏弄,模仿

a. 假的,伪造的

v. 嘲弄,模仿,轻视
The army training exercises ended with a mock battle.
军事训练演习以一场模拟战结束。

We should not mock at other people's religious beliefs.
我们不应该嘲笑别人的宗教信仰。
mockery(pl.: mockeries)
n. 嘲弄,笑柄,蔑视
That examination was a mockery, they all copied from the books.
那次考试完全是骗人的鬼把戏,他们都抄书。

He continued with his plan to build a flying machine, in spite of the mockery of his friends.
他不顾朋友们的反对,继续他建造飞行器的计划。
modal
模态的
暂无例句
mode(pl.: modes)
n. 方式,样式,时尚,时兴
The country girl was not used to their lavish mode of living.
这个乡下姑娘不习惯他们奢侈的生活方式。

The spacecraft was in its recovery mode.
这艘飞船处于返回状态。
model(pt.: modeled, pp.: modeled, prp.: modeling, pl.: models)
n. 模型,模范,模特儿

a. 模范的,作模型用的

v. 做模型,塑造,模仿
This washing machine is the latest model.
这种洗衣机是最新型产品。

That beautiful girl is a fashion model.
那位漂亮的女孩是一位时装模特儿。
modem
调制解调器
Does your computer have a modem?
你的电脑有调制解调器吗?

He is out of step with modem life/ideas.
他与现代生活思想格格不入。
moderate
a. 适度的,稳健的,温和的,中等的

v. 节制,使...稳定,使...缓和
He usually drives at a moderate speed.
他通常中速驾驶。

The wind was strong all day, but it moderated after sunset.
风猛烈地刮了一整天后,日落后变小了。
moderately
ad. 适当地,适度地,中庸地
Just because Joe is moderately good-looking, he thinks he is the God's gift to women!
乔正因为自已长得还帅,便自己认为对女人很有吸引力!

After subtracting food and energy costs, which can vary widely each month, the Producer Price Index for Finished Goods still rose at a moderately fast clip of four-tenths of1 percent, compared with a two-tenth rises in April.
减去食物与能源的费用以后——这两项每月可能大幅变动——成品制造价格指数仍以略快的速度攀升百分零点四,相形之下,四月份仅上升零点二。
moderation
n. 缓和,适度,温和
Some people say that drinking in moderation isn't harmful to health.
有些人说,有节制地饮酒对健康无害。

He showed great moderation in not responding angrily to the attacks on his character.
他忍受对自己人品的攻击而不发火,表现出巨大的自我控制能力。
moderato
ad.&a. 中板的(地)
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moderator
n. 调解人,仲裁人

n. 减速剂 (降低自由中子在核反应堆中速度的物质,让中子更可能使铀235原子裂变,而较少被铀238原子吸收)
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modern(pl.: moderns)
a. 现代的

n. 现代人
It's more useful to learn modern languages, such as English and German, than Latin.
学习英语和德语等现代语言比学习拉丁语更为有用。

What do you think of modern art?
你对现代艺术有何看法?
Modern English
近代英语(指1500年以后的英语)
I'm writing a grammar of modern English.
我在写现代英语的语法书.

The fifth letter of the modern English alphabet.
E字母现代英语字母表中第五个字母
modernism
n. 现代主义,现代派
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modernization(pl.: modernizations)
n. 现代化
International competition was a spur to modernization.
国际竞争是实现现代化的动力。

The modernization of the industry was phased over a 20-year period.
工业现代化分20年逐步实现.
modernize(pt.: modernized, pp.: modernized, prp.: modernizing)
v. 现代化,近代化
If the industry doesn't modernize it will not survive.
该制造业若不现代化就不能继续存在.

Pay-cable channels are still free from regulation, and the rules could prod cable companies to modernize so that nearly all programs are sold a la carte, giving consumers more choice.
有线电视仍未受管制,新规定将促使有线电视公司采用新办法,尽量个别提供所有节目,予消费者较多选择。
modest
a. 谦虚的;适度的;端庄的
Young girls must be modest in speech, dress and behavior.
年轻姑娘必须言词谨慎,衣着得体,行为端庄。

I bought the house at a modest price.
我以适中的价格买下了这所房子。
modestly
ad. 谨慎地, 适当地
Be youngster, we sit modestly at the back, never daring to speak.
我们是些年轻人,都谦恭地坐在後面,始终不敢发言。
modesty
n. 谦逊
His modesty [air of joviality] was all put on.
他的谦逊[愉快的样子]都是装出来的。

Modesty is not his long suit.
谦虚可不是他的长处.
modicum(pl.: modica)
n. 少量
"If he had a modicum of sense, he wouldn't do such a foolish thing."
"要是他稍有一点理智,他决不会做出如此愚蠢的事来。"
modification(pl.: modifications)
n. 修正,修饰,修改
Persistent modification of behavior resulting from an animal's experience.
行为的修正由动物过去的经历导致的保持终生的行为修正

Automatic modification of the index register.
自动修改变址寄存器内容。
modified
v. 修改(重建)

a. 修改的(重建的)
The policy was agreed by the committee, but only in a modified form.
那项政策经修改后才获得委员会同意。

Easily altered or modified to fit conditions; adaptable.
能适应的容易改动或修改来适应情况的;能适应的
modifier
n. 修正的人,修饰字或片语
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modify(pt.: modified, pp.: modified, prp.: modifying)
v. 修改,更正,修饰
The union has been forced to slightly modify its position.
工会被迫稍稍改变立场。

The policy was agreed by the committee, but only in a modified form.
那项政策经修改后才获得委员会同意。
modish
a. 流行的,时髦的
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modular
模块化的
In structured analysis, the study of shapes and forms, herein with respect to the structure of modular hierarchies and organizations.
在结构分析中,研究形状和格式的科学。此处指对模块层次和组织的结构的研究。
modularization
模块化,积木化
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modulate(pt.: modulated, pp.: modulated, prp.: modulating)
v. 调整,转调
A device used to modulate an electromagnetic wave.
调制器用以调制电磁波的装置

Music students learn how to add other parts to add other parts to a given tune, and how to modulate to a related key.
音乐学生学习给一个现有的调子配上其他音部,还要学习怎样转成和声调。
modulation
n. 调音,调节,抑扬
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modulator
调制器
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module
[计算机] 模块

n. 组件
In software engineering, an individual unit or module that is utilized by higher-level programs or modules.
在软件工程中,指较高一级程序或模块使用的一个单元或模块。

The definition of a global symbol that is not explicitly available for reference by modules linked with the module in which the definition occurs.
一种全局符号定义,它不能被与定义该全局符号的模块相链接的其它模块直接引用。
modus operandi
(拉丁文)做法
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mogul
n. 显要人物,权势之人
A region of western India bordering on the Arabian Sea. An independent kingdom after1401, it was annexed by the Mogul Empire in1572.
古吉拉特印度西部一地区,与阿拉伯海相邻。1401年后成为一独立的王国,1572年被强行并入莫卧帝国
moiety(pl.: moieties)
n. 一半,一部份,应得之份
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moist
a. 潮湿的,湿润的

(果物)多汁的

【医】有分泌物的, 湿性的

n.潮湿
The moist season has set in.
雨季已来临。

The clothes are still moist. Dry them in the sun.
这些衣服还是湿的,把他们在太阳下晾干。
moisten(pt.: moistened, pp.: moistened, prp.: moistening)
v. 弄湿
She moistened a tissue and gently wiped the dust off the necklace.
她沾湿了一块纸巾,轻轻擦去项链上的灰尘。

Her eyes moistened slightly.
她的眼睛湿润了。
moisture
n. 潮湿,湿气
The kitchen's stone floor was shining with moisture.
厨房的石板地受了潮闪闪发亮。

The plants drink in moisture from the atmosphere.
植物从大气中吸取水分。
moisturize(pt.: moisturized, pp.: moisturized, prp.: moisturizing)
vt. 给...增加水分,给...提供水分
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moisturizer
n. 润肤霜
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molar
a. 磨碎的,臼齿的,质量的

n. 臼齿
The elephant grinds its food with/between its powerful molars.
象用其强有力的臼齿嚼碎食物.
molasses
n. 糖浆,糖蜜
You may put some molasses on the bread.
你可以放些糖浆在面包上。

A flat, brittle cookie spiced with ginger and sweetened with molasses.
姜饼一种薄而脆的饼干,用姜汁调味并加糖蜜使之甜
mold
n. 模子,雏型,霉

v. 形成,塑造,发霉
A trowel-shaped tool for smoothing the surface of clay, sand, or plaster in a mold.
(瓦工的)镘用以刮光模子中泥土、沙粒或灰泥的表面的铲型工具

The making of such a mold or cast, as with plaster of Paris.
制印模用石膏对这种模型或模子的制作,如用巴黎的石膏
moldboard
n. 犁板
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molding
(C)[常~s][建筑](装饰墙壁等凸出部用)嵌线
A narrow border, molding, or fillet.
扁带饰窄条,装饰用嵌线或窄带

The sharp edge or ridge formed by two surfaces meeting at an angle, as in a molding.
尖脊两个平面以某种角度相接所形成的尖突的边或脊形,如铸模中的
moldy
a. 发霉的
Let's get rid of this moldy old furniture.
咱们把这件老掉牙的旧家具扔掉吧。

They've given us a pretty moldy pay increase this year.
我们今年的加薪少的可怜。
mole
n. 痣,钱鼠
They have found out the mole in the cabinet.
他们已经发现了内阁中的间谍。

She has a tiny mole on her cheek.
她面颊上有一颗小痣。
molecular
a. 分子的
Any of numerous natural and synthetic compounds of usually high molecular weight consisting of up to millions of repeated linked units, each a relatively light and simple molecule.
聚合物许多天然和人工合成的化合物中的任一种,通常具高分子的重量,包含最多可达上百万个的彼此重复且相连的单位,每一个单位都是一个相对较轻和较简单的分子

Having an open-chain molecular structure rather than a ring-shaped structure.
无环的具有开链分子结构的,而非环状结构的
molecule(pl.: molecules)
n. 分子
We can see many molecules flying in the air when a sunbeam penetrated the dark room.
当一束光线穿进暗淡的房间时,我们可以看到空气中有许多小颗粒在飞舞。

Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water.
两个氢原子和一个氧原子结合而成一个水分子。
molehill
n. 鼹鼠丘,琐事
Never make a mountain of a molehill.
【谚】切勿小题大做。
molest(pt.: molested, pp.: molested, prp.: molesting)
v. 折磨,干扰,调戏
The dog that molested the sheep was killed.
那只骚扰绵羊的狗被杀死了。

Cares do still their thoughts molest, and still the unhappy poet's breast.
烦忧仍然困扰诗人的思绪,诗人郁闷的胸膛。
mollify(pt.: mollified, pp.: mollified, prp.: mollifying)
v. 安慰,安抚

vt. 使平息
He tried to find ways of mollifying her.
他想方设法安慰她.
mollusk
n. 软体动物
An animal, such as an insect or a mollusk, that lacks a backbone or spinal column.
无脊椎动物缺少脊骨或脊柱的动物,例如昆虫或软体动物

The pearly internal layer of certain mollusk shells, used to make decorative objects.
珠母层某些软体动物壳内似珍珠的层,用来做装饰物
Molly
n. 莫利(女子名)
As the sun grew warmer, Molly cast off her heavy winter clothes.
太阳愈来愈暖和,于是莫利把冬衣搁在一边了。
mollycoddle(pt.: mollycoddled, pp.: mollycoddled, prp.: mollycoddling)
n. 女性化的男人,娇生惯养的男人,没骨气

v. 溺爱,娇养
He doesn't believe that children should be mollycoddled.
他认为不应溺爱儿童.
molt(pt.: molted, pp.: molted, prp.: molting)
n. 换毛,脱皮,换毛期

v. 脱毛,换毛
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molten
a. 熔化的,炽热的,铸造的

vbl. 融化,溶解,变软
The study of the interaction of magnetic fields and electrically conducting liquids or gases, such as molten metal or plasma.
磁流体动力学对磁场和导电的液体或气体,诸如熔化的金属或者等离子区之间的相互作用的研究

The rock formed by the cooling and solidifying of molten rock.
熔岩融化的岩石冷却凝固后形成的岩石
mom(pl.: moms)
n. 妈妈
My only regret is that Todd and I didn't meet ten years ago so Mom could've seen her dream come true.
我唯一的遗憾是,和我没能在十年前就相遇,以致于妈妈没能看到她的愿望成为事实。

Mom, Dad's birthday is coming up. I don't know what to give him. Do you have any ideas for a gift?
妈妈,爸爸的生日快到了。我不知道送给他点什么好。你有什么建议?
Mombasa
蒙巴萨
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moment(pl.: moments)
n. 片刻,瞬间;力矩
I'd like to speak to you for a moment.
我想和你谈一会儿。

My job is not a very glamorous one but it does have its moments.
我的工作虽不算十分吸引人,但也自有其乐趣所在。
momentarily
ad. 暂时地,立刻,随时地
The charging of an isolated conducting object by momentarily grounding it while a charged body is nearby.
感应通过短暂地磨擦,使一个充电导体附近的独立导体产生电流

The dark room was momentarily lit up by a vivid flash of lightning.
那黑洞洞的房间顿时被强烈的闪电照亮了。
momentary
a. 瞬间的,刹那间的
She hesitated in momentary confusion.
她一时思想紊乱,犹豫不定。

Giving a momentary or superficial impression of brilliance.
闪烁的,炫耀的给人以短暂或表面印象的光彩或才华的
momentous
a. 重要的,重大的
History bears evidence that each momentous political change is usually followed by an economic revival.
历史证明,在每次重大的政治变革之后随之而来的往往是经济上的复兴。
momentum
n. 动力,要素

n. (物理)动量
As the rock rolled down the mountainside, it gathered momentum.
石头滚下山时,它的动量增加。

The struggle for independence is gaining momentum every day.
为独立而斗争的势头日益增长。
mommy(pl.: mommies)
n. 妈咪
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Mon
n. 监听装置(监听)
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monarch(pl.: monarches)
n. 帝王,统治者,元首/nn. 君王斑点蝶
They attempted to overthrow the monarch.
他们企图推翻国王。

The monarch as head of state.
国王作为国家元首的君主
monarch butterfly
黑脉金斑蝶
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monarchy(pl.: monarchies)
n. 君主政体,君主国,君主政治
Britain is a constitutional monarchy.
英国是君主立宪制国家。

The monarchy is seen by some as an anachronism in present-day society.
君主政体在当今社会中被一些人视为是过时的制度.
monastery(pl.: monasteries)
n. 修道院,僧侣
The monks live in a large monastery.
这些修道士居住在一个大修道院里。

The only regular visitors to the monastery in winter are parties of skiers who go there at Christmas and Easter.
冬季到修道院来的常客只是几批滑雪者,他们通常在圣旦节和复活节去那里。
monasticism
n. 修道生活,禁欲主义
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Monday
n. 星期一
He'll arrive on Monday.
他将于星期一到达。

Next Monday will be my 21st birthday.
下星期一是我二十一岁的生日。
monetarily
ad. 在货币问题上

从金钱角度

财政上
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monetary
a. 货币的,金融的
The monetary system of some countries used to be based on gold.
过去有些国家的货币制度是金本位制的。

A former monetary unit of East Germany worth100 pfennigs.
东德马克德意志民主共和国使用的货币单位,等于100芬尼
money(pl.: moneys)
n. 钱
Money doesn't always bring happiness.
财富并不一定带来快乐。

I'm not made of money, you know!
你知道我又不是财神爷!
Money isn't everything
金钱不是一切
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money order
n. 汇兑
I have enclosed a post office money order for$40, 000 which include the express charges.
同函奉上面额40,000元的邮局汇票一纸包括快递费在内。

Enclosed please find a money order.
兹附上一张汇票,请查收。
moneylender
n. 放债者
A banker or moneylender.
银行家或放债人
moneymaking
a. 孜孜求利的, 热心赚钱的
He's intent on moneymaking.
他一心一意地赚钱。
Mongol
n. 蒙古人,蒙古语
A medieval ruler of a Mongol, Tartar, or Turkish tribe.
可汗蒙古族、鞑靼人或土耳其人在中世纪时的统治者

Mongol ruler who succeeded his father, Genghis Khan.
窝阔台蒙古统治者,他继承了父亲成吉思汗的王位
Mongolia
n. 蒙古
A unit of currency in Mongolia.
蒙戈蒙古人民共和国一货币单位

For all I know she may have emigrated to Outer Mongolia.
我不太清楚,她也许移民去了外蒙古。
Mongolian
n. 属于蒙古人种的人,蒙古语,蒙古症患者

a. 蒙古人的,蒙古语的,蒙古病症的
A Mongol or Mongolian.
一个蒙古人或蒙古语

Looking over my notes.I can find only a few Han names, the rest are all Mongolian.
翻翻我的笔记本,我只看到几个汉族名字,其他都是蒙族。
mongrel(pl.: mongrels)
n. 杂种动物,混血儿
A dog considered to be inferior or undesirable; a mongrel.
劣等狗一种被视为低劣的或不受欢迎的狗;杂种狗
monitor(pt.: monitored, pp.: monitored, prp.: monitoring, pl.: monitors)
n. 监督器,级长,监听员

v. 监视,监听,监督

[计算机] 显示器,监视
The monitor collected the exercise books after the class was over.
下课后,班长把练习册收了起来。

This instrument monitors the patient's heartbeats.
这台仪器监听病人的心跳。
monk(pl.: monks)
n. 僧侣,修道士
It is reported that some modern monks are using computers.
有报道说有些现代和尚在使用计算机。

The hood or hooded robe worn especially by a monk.
头巾,长袍尤指僧侣穿戴的头巾或带头巾的长袍
monkey(pt.: monkeyed, pp.: monkeyed, prp.: monkeying, pl.: monkeys)
n. 猴子

v. 胡闹,乱弄
When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter.
树倒猢狲散。

The little boy is as mischievous as a monkey.
这个小男孩像猴子一样调皮。
mono
a. (唱片等)单声道的

n. 单声道唱片
暂无例句
mono-
[词头]单,单一的
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monochromatic
a. 单色的,一色的
暂无例句
monochrome
n. 单色画,单色画法

a. 单色的,黑白的

[计算机] 单色的
Monitors, also known as video display terminals(VDTs), resemble television screens, and may be either monochrome or color.
显示器类似于电视屏幕,也被称为视频显示终端(VDTs),有单色显示器和彩色显示器。
monogamous
n. 一夫一妻的
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monogamy
n. 一夫一妻制
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monogram(pt.: monogrammed, pp.: monogrammed, prp.: monogramming, pl.: monograms)
n. 由姓与名的第一个字母编制而成的图案
The set of bath towels you personally monogrammed for us is beautiful.
那套有你亲手绣着我们名字的浴巾美极了。

Stationery monogrammed with her initials.
印有她姓名首字母的信笺
monograph
n. 专题论文
暂无例句
monolithic
a. 独石的,完全统一的,整体的
A tall, four-sided shaft of stone, usually tapered and monolithic, that rises to a point.
方尖石碑升到一点的四面体高塔或碑石,常为尖顶和由整块石料的

A monolithic sculpture.
独块巨石雕塑
monologue
n. 独白
He writes dialogue by cut monologue in two.
他把独白切成两截来写对白。
monomer
n. 单体
A polymer of two or more different monomers.
共聚物一种由两种或多种不同单体构成的聚合物
monophonic
单声道的
暂无例句
monopolize(pt.: monopolized, pp.: monopolized, prp.: monopolizing)
v. 独占,垄断
暂无例句
monopoly(pl.: monopolies)
n. 垄断,专利
He seems to think he has a monopoly of brains.
他似乎认为只有他才聪明。

The telecommunication service is a government monopoly.
电信为政府专营。
monostable
单稳态的
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monotone
a. 单调的

n. (说话或唱歌)单调,单调音
A monotone recitation of names.
名字的单调的朗诵
monotonous
a. 单调的
I only heard a monotonous voice of the singer.
我只听到那个歌唱家单调的声音。

The explorer live on a monotonous diet of bean and rice.
探险者靠吃豆子和米饭这些单调的食物为生。
monotony
n. 单调,干燥,无味
I work with monotony.
我工作很单调。

The radio relieves the monotony of everyday life.
收音机缓解了我们日常生活的单调状况。
monotype
n. 自动铸字机,单型

v. 用自动铸字机拼
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monoxide
n. 一氧化物
As motor vehicles burn fuel, they give off carbon monoxide as a waste.
在汽车燃烧燃料时,产生废气—一氧化碳。

As the coke burns, some of it combine with the oxygen in the air to form carbon monoxide.
焦碳燃烧时,一部分碳与热风中的氧形成一氧化碳。
monsieur(pl.: messieurs)
n. [法]先生
Yes, monsieur.
是, 先生.

Monsieur Cartier; Monsieur Jacques Cartier.
卡蒂埃先生;雅克卡蒂埃先生
Monsignor(pl.: Monsignori)
n. 大人,阁下, 有此荣衔神职者
暂无例句
monsoon
n. 季节风,吹季节风的季节,雨季
The ship beat back against a monsoon.
船逆着季风艰难地行驶。

Heavy rains occur during a summer monsoon.
暴雨出现在一个夏季季风期
monster(pl.: monsters)
n. 怪物,恶人,巨物
Dinosaurs are monsters.
恐龙是种巨兽。

This machine is a real monster.
这台机器真是个庞然大物。
monstrous
a. 巨大的,畸形的,怪异的
The tree planted by the magician quickly grew to a monstrous height.
魔术师种下的树很快就长得极其高大。

The modern city consists of monstrous edifices and of dark narrow streets full of petrol fumes, coal dust, and toxic gases.
现代城市是由大得怕人的大厦和充斥着难闻的汽油味,煤灰和有毒气体和又阴暗又狭窄的街道所组成。
montage(pl.: montages)
n. 混成画,拼集的照片,蒙太奇
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Montana
n. 蒙大拿[美国州名]
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monte
n. (西班牙式)纸牌戏
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month(pl.: months)
n. 月
His baby is six months old.
他的孩子有六个月大了。

We're paying out 300 a month on our mortgage.
我们每 月要付300英镑抵押贷款.
monthly(pl.: monthlies)
a. 每月的

ad. 每月,按月

n. 月刊
His boss told him to be present at the monthly meeting.
他的老板要求他参加月会。

The meeting will be held monthly.
这种会议每月召开一次。
Montreal
n. 蒙特利尔
The 21st Olympiad took place in Montreal.
第21届奥林匹克运动会是在蒙特利尔举行的.

A town of southern Quebec, Canada, a suburb of Montreal. Population, 37,346.
安茹加拿大魁北克南部的一个城镇,蒙特利尔的郊区,人口37,346
Montserrat
蒙特塞拉特岛[拉丁美洲](在背风群岛南部,1783 年沦为英国殖民地)
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monument(pl.: monuments)
n. 纪念碑
They dedicated a monument in memory of those who died in the great earthquake.
他们为悼念死于大地震的人们建造纪念碑。

Time and weather had long ago effaced the inscription on the monument.
岁月和风雨早已磨掉纪念碑上的铭文。
monumental
a. 纪念碑的,做为纪念的,不朽的
I have a monumental brass medal.
我有一枚有纪念意义的铜牌。

The structure surrounding such an opening, such as the monumental or fortified entrance to a palace or walled city.
城门一种构造,围绕着上述的出口或入口,比如一个山区或一设防的出口通向一宫殿或一有城墙的城市
mooch(pt.: mooched, pp.: mooched, prp.: mooching)
v. 闲荡,溜达
Lived by mooching off friends.
靠骗取朋友之物过活
mood
n. 心情,情绪,语气
She's too tired and in no mood for dancing.
她太累了,没有心情跳舞。

She's in a good mood (ie happy) today.
她今天心情很好.
moodiness
n. 忧郁
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moody
a. 心情不稳的,易怒的,喜怒无常的
I am moody at the hospital.
我在医院里心情不好。

He is moody and unpredictable.
他喜怒无常而又捉摸不定。
moon(pt.: mooned, pp.: mooned, prp.: mooning, pl.: moons)
n. 月亮
Last night there was a full moon.
昨晚是满月。

The moon goes round the earth.
月亮绕着地球转。
moonlight(pt.: moonlighted, pp.: moonlighted, prp.: moonlighting)
a. 月光(的)

n. 月光
The moonlight shone on the calm sea.
月光映在平静的海面上。

He robes himself in moonlight.
他沐浴在月光下。
moonlighting
n. 夜间活动,夜袭,(尤指在夜间)从事第二职业
The moonlight shone on the calm sea.
月光映在平静的海面上。

The bright moonlight showed the Taj Mahal in all its glory.
泰吉·玛哈尔陵在明亮的月光下显得光彩夺目。
moonlit
a. 月光普照的
The stage lighting gives the effect of a moonlit scene.
舞台灯光产生月夜景色的效果.

A dry-as-dust-a matter-of-fact man who talk astronomy on a moonlit night.
令人烦厌的学究——好比在明月当空之际大谈天文的枯燥鬼。
moor
n. 荒野,旷野

n. 摩尔人
He used to go for long walks on the moors.
他过去时常在荒野上长时间地散步。

The search party spread out over the moor.
搜索队在荒草地分散行动.
moose(pl.: moose)
n. [动]麋,驼鹿
The moose looks like deer.
驼鹿看上去像鹿。

The mature female of other large animals, such as whales, elephants, or moose.
大型雌性动物其他的大型动物(如鲸鱼、大象或麋鹿等)的母兽
moot
n. 大会,讨论会,辩论会

a. 未决议的,抽象论的

v. 使成为无实用性的东西
The question was first mooted many years ago.
这个问题是许多年前就提出的.

It's a moot point whether men or women are better drivers.
男女司机孰优孰劣尚有争论.
mop
n. 拖把,乱蓬蓬的头发

v. 用拖把洗擦,擦,拭
I have to mop the kitchen floor at least once a day.
我每天至少要把厨房地板擦洗一次。

She mops her tears with a towel.
她用毛巾擦眼泪。
mope(pt.: moped, pp.: moped, prp.: moping, pl.: mopes)
v.&n. 抑郁不乐,生闷气
He's been moping around (the house) all day.
他整天都在(房子)周围瞎转悠.

Stop moping!
别那麽垂头丧气的!
moped
n. 机动自行车
He's been moping around (the house) all day.
他整天都在(房子)周围瞎转悠.

Stop moping!
别那麽垂头丧气的!
moppet
n. 小孩,小女孩
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moral(pl.: morals)
a. 道德(上)的,有道德的

n. 寓意
You may draw your own moral from it.
你可以从中得出自己的教训。

A baby isn't born with a moral sense.
孩子并不是生来就有是非感的。
morale
n. 士气,斗志
They bolstered their morale by singing.
他们以唱歌来鼓舞士气。

They sang songs to keep their morale up.
他们唱 歌以保持高昂的士气.
moralist
n. 道德学家,卫道士
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moralistic
a. 道学气的
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morality(pl.: moralities)
n. 道德,美德
Have standards of morality improved?
道德标准是否有所改进?

They are discussing the morality of abortion.
他们正在讨论堕胎的道德性。
morally
ad. 道德上,德性上,有道德地
Morally or intellectually superior.
高尚的道德上或智力上高出于

Morally she leaves much to be desired.
从道德上讲她缺点不少。
morass(pl.: morasses)
n. 沼泽,困境,令人困恼的东西
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moratorium(pl.: moratoria)
n. 延期偿付,延期偿付期间
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moray
n. 海鳗类
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morbid
a. 病态的,不正常的
She always has a morbid imagination.
她总在做病态的想像。

Don't be so morbid!
别尽往坏处想!
morbidity
n. 病态
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mordant(pt.: mordanted, pp.: mordanted, prp.: mordanting)
a. 尖酸的,辛辣的,有腐蚀性的

n. 金属腐蚀剂,金箔粘著剂

v. 用媒染剂处理
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more
n. 更多

a. 多的,程度较大的,更大的

ad. 多,更多,进一步

n.[计算机] DOS命令 : 使DOS每次显示一屏信息, 以取代连续卷动
His illness was more serious than the doctor first thought.
他的病较医生原来以为的更严重。

There are more cars on the road in the summer than in the winter.
夏天路上的车子比冬天多。
moreover
ad. 此外,而且

conj. 再者,加之,而且
The composition is a not well written, and moreover, there are many spelling mistakes in it.
这篇作文写得不好,而且,还有许多拼写错误。

I don't like skating, moreover, the ice is too thin.
我不喜欢滑冰,而且冰又太薄。
mores
n. 风俗, 习惯, 民德, 道德观念
There are more than 5,000 adjectives in that dictionary.
那本词典中有5000多个形容词。

Pupils with 90% or more are awarded Grade A.
满90分的学生评为甲等.
Morgan
摩根
Mr. Morgan, what do you think is the most important thing in doing business today?
摩根先生,您认为今天做生意中最重要的是什么?

Mr Morgan married an English woman and took up his residence in London.
摩根先生娶了一位英国女人并在伦敦定居下来。
morganatic
a. 贵贱联婚的
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moribund
a. 垂死的
Moribund customs; a moribund way of life.
过时的风俗;过时的生活方式
morn(pl.: morns)
n. [诗]黎明,东方
Life is poetically compared to the morning dew.
在诗歌中,人生被比喻为朝露。

The following morning, I should again greet the dawn, anxious to discover new delights.
接下来这一天的早上,我再次迎接黎明,迫切地要发现新的愉快。
morning(pl.: mornings)
n. 早晨,上午
The people next door play their radio from morning till night.
邻居从早到晚开着收音机。

I'll ring her up in the morning.
我明天上午给她打电话。
Moroccan
n. 摩洛哥人
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Morocco
n. 摩洛哥
Morocco and California are bits of the Earth in very similar latitudes.
摩洛哥和加利福尼亚是地球上几乎同纬度的两小块地方。
moron
n. 低能,鲁钝,笨人
They're a load of morons.
他们是一群笨蛋.

He's an absolute moron!
他纯粹是个傻子!
moronic
a. 低能的
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morose
a. 郁闷的, 乖僻的
One easy, although unkind, way of dealing with two morose teenagers is to play one off against the other.
有一个简单然而有点冷酷的方法来对付这两个难处的青年——记他们互相争斗你从中得利。
morphemics
n. 构词学
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morphine
n. 吗啡
The morphine was administered by injection.
那吗啡是注射进去的.
morphogenesis
n. 地貌形成
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morphological
a. 形态学的
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morphology
n. 形态学,语形论,形态论
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morrow
n. [the -]翌日
Let's hope that the morrow will bring better news.
让我们寄希望于明天会带来更好的消息。

Take therefore no thought for the morrow. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
所以,不要为明天忧虑;因为明天自有明天的忧虑;一天的难处一天当就够了。
Morse code
摩尔斯电码
The spoken representation of a dash in Morse code.
长划莫尔斯电码中,以短断音代表口语表达
morsel(pl.: morsels)
n. 一口,少量,一片
He wouldn't do such silly things if he had a morsel of sense.
他要是有一点常识的话,就不会干这种傻事。

Between the cup and the lip a morsel may slip.
[谚]吃到嘴里才算是你的。
mortal(pl.: mortals)
a. 人世间的,致命的,终有一死的

n. 凡人
Man is mortal.
人都是会死的。

Such stories set us thinking, wondering what we should do under similar circumstances, what events, what experiences, what associations should we crowd into those last hours as mortal beings?
这样的故事让我们思考,在相似的情况下,我们该怎么办,作为终有一死的人,在那最终的几个小时内安排什么事件,什么经历,什么交往?
mortality
n. 必死的命运,死亡数目,死亡率
Infant mortality is still very high in some developing countries.
某些发展中国家的婴儿死亡率仍然很高。

Infant mortality (ie The rate at which babies die) was 20 deaths per thousand live births in 1986.
1986年的婴儿死亡率为生育成活率的千分之二十.
mortally
ad. 致命地
Polish patriot and general who aided American forces in the Revolutionary War, commanding the defense of Charleston(1779) and leading a cavalry brigade in the siege of Savannah, during which he was mortally wounded.
普瓦斯基,卡齐米尔1747-1779波兰爱国主义者和将军,在美国独立战争中曾支持美军,指挥了查理斯顿防御战(1779年)并在萨瓦纳之围时率领一个骑兵旅,在这场战斗中受重伤而牺牲

A gigantic Celtic god and ruler of Britain. After he was mortally wounded in battle, his head was buried in London, where it served as a protection against invaders.
布兰似巨人般
mortar
n. 臼,研钵,灰泥

v. 用灰泥涂抹,用灰泥结合
The army was fired by mortars.
军队被迫击炮攻击。

Put your money into bricks and mortar.
用你的钱去买房子吧。
mortgage(pt.: mortgaged, pp.: mortgaged, prp.: mortgaging, pl.: mortgages)
n.&v. 抵押
He will have to mortgage his land for a loan.
他不得不将土地抵押来申请贷款。

Paying my mortgage was an enormous weight off my mind!
我还了抵押借款, 如释重负!
mortician
n. 殡仪业者
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mortification
n. 耻辱,屈辱
It is our nation's mortification.
这是我们国家的耻辱。

To his mortification, he was criticized by the manager.
他被经理批评,感到很难堪。
mortify(pt.: mortified, pp.: mortified, prp.: mortifying)
v. 抑制,苦修,使...悔恨
He felt mortified for his mistake.
他对他的错深感羞愧.

The knowledge of future evils mortified the present felicities.
对未来苦难的了解压抑了目前的喜悦。
mortise(pt.: mortised, pp.: mortised, prp.: mortising)
n. 榫眼

v. 用榫接合
The cross-piece is mortised into the upright post.
横梁和立柱是用榫眼接合一起的.
mortuary(pl.: mortuaries)
n. 停尸间,太平间
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MOS
management operating system管理操作系统
Half a mo (ie Wait a little), I'm not quite ready.
等一下, 我还没完全准备好.
mosaic(pt.: mosaicked, pp.: mosaicked, prp.: mosaicking, pl.: mosaics)
a. 摩西的

n. 马赛克,镶嵌细工,镶木细工
It's a rich mosaic of meadows, rivers and woods.
这是一幅由草地,河流,树木组成的五光十色的镶嵌画。

The sky this morning was a mosaic of blue and white.
今天早上的天空是幅蓝白相间的画面。
Moscow
n. 莫斯科(俄罗斯首都)
Moscow is the capital of Russia.
莫斯科是俄罗斯的首都。

He lives in Moscow.
他生活在莫斯科。
Moses
n. 摩西,领导者,立法者
Moses led the Israelites out of their bondage in Egypt.
摩西率领以色列人脱离在埃及的奴隶生涯。

Moses led the children of Israel out of the Egypt.
摩西率领以色列的子民离开了埃及。
Moslem
n. 回教徒,穆罕默德信徒

a. 回教徒的,回教的
Most Moslem women wear veils in public places.
大多数穆斯林妇女在公共场所都戴着面纱。

A porter or bearer in certain Moslem countries.
搬运工在某些穆斯林国家的搬运工
mosque(pl.: mosques)
n. 清真寺
They went to the mosque to pray.
他们去清真寺做祷告。

The devout were all hurrying to the mosque.
信徒们都赶往清真寺。
mosquito(pl.: mosquitos)
n. 蚊子
I hate mosquitoes.
我讨厌蚊子。

Mosquitoes like to suck the blood of people and animals.
蚊子喜好吸人和动物的血。
moss(pt.: mossed, pp.: mossed, prp.: mossing, pl.: mosses)
n. 苔藓,泥沼
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
滚石不生苔;转业不聚财。

The protective cap or hood covering the spore case of a moss or related plant.
藓帽盖在苔藓或相关植物芽孢体上的保护帽或盖子
mossy
a. 多苔的,生了苔的
He stepped on the mossy front steps and looked into the house.
他站在长满苔藓的前门的台阶上向里张望。
most
n. 最多,最大

a. 大多数的,几乎全部的,最多的

ad. 最,最多,极其
It was one of the most important discoveries ever made.
这是所做出的最重大的发现之一。

Most students passed the examination.
大多数学生通过了考试。
most-favored-nation
n. 最惠国
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mostly
ad. 大概,大部份,主要
The work is mostly done.
这工作已基本完成。

The men at the party were mostly fairly young.
参加聚会的男子大都非常年轻。
mot juste
n. 适当的词眼
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mote(pl.: motes)
n. 微尘(尘埃,瑕疵)
暂无例句
motel
n. 汽车旅馆
He stayed one night in a motel and went on travelling.
他在一家汽车旅馆呆了一晚上,就又接着旅行了。

The motel business went to pot when the new highway was built.
这条新公路建成后,汽车旅馆的生意冷落了下来。
motet
n. 赞美诗,圣歌
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moth(pl.: moths)
n. 蠹,娥
This piece of cloth was eaten by a moth.
这块布被蠹虫蛀坏了。

The moth quivered its wings.
蛾子抖动著翅膀.
mother(pt.: mothered, pp.: mothered, prp.: mothering, pl.: mothers)
a. 出生地的

n. 母亲

v. 产生
My mother is a housewife.
我妈妈是个家庭妇女。

It happened that my mother was out that day.
我母亲恰巧那天出去了。
mother lode
母脉

主矿脉
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mother tongue
n. 母语
English is her mother tongue.
英语是她的母语。

His mother tongue is Spanish.
他的母语是西班牙语。
motherboard
母板
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motherhood
n. 母道,母性,母爱
She finds motherhood very rewarding.
她认为做母亲得偿所愿。

The state of being a mother; motherhood.
母亲身份;母道作为母亲的状态;母道
mothering
n. 省亲,归宁
French pianist, writer, and editor best known for Madame Curie(1937), a biography of her mother, Marie Curie.
居里,埃弗·丹尼斯生于1904法国钢琴家、作家和编辑,以一本描述她的母亲玛丽·居里的传记小说居里夫人(1937年)而闻名

My mother put me down for dollars150, 000 in her will.
我妈妈在她的遗嘱中指名给我150000美元。
mother-in-law(pl.: mothers-in-law)
n. 婆母, 岳母
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motherland
n. 祖国
The soldiers swore allegiance to their motherland.
士兵们宣誓效忠于他们的祖国。

Her motherland is in the tropical region.
她的祖国位于热带地区。
motif(pl.: motifs)
n. 主题,意念,动机
A motif in art, literature, or music.
主题艺术、文学或者音乐的主题

A rectangular column with a capital and base, set into a wall as an ornamental motif.
壁柱,半露柱有柱顶和底座的长方形柱子,作为装饰图案置入墙内
motile
a. 能动的,有自动力的
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motion(pt.: motioned, pp.: motioned, prp.: motioning, pl.: motions)
n. 打手势,示意,移动,动作,提议

v. 运动,向...打手势
He opened the door and motioned me to come in.
他打开了门,招手让我进去。

The motion was put to the assemblage.
这项提议已提交大会了。
motion picture
n. 电影
The company entered into motion picture production in1897.
这个公司在1897年就开始电影制作工作了。

A subtitle in a motion picture.
字幕电影里的对话译文
motionless
a. 不动的,静止的
The cat remained motionless, waiting for the mouse to come out of its hole.
猫一动不动地等着老鼠出洞。

She stood there (being) motionless.
她站在那儿,一动也不动。
motivate(pt.: motivated, pp.: motivated, prp.: motivating)
v. 给与动机,刺激,提高...的学习欲望
暂无例句
motivated
a. 有积极性的
They are motivated by the twin goads of punishment and reward.
他们受赏与罚的双重因素所激励。

Motivated by a spiritual force or genius; inspired.
产生灵感的被神圣的力量或神灵激励的;受鼓舞的
motivation
n. 动机
Attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to inanimate objects, animals, or natural phenomena.
拟人论,拟人观赋予无生命的物体,动物或自然现象以人的动机,特征或行动
motivational
a. 激发性的
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motive(pt.: motived, pp.: motived, prp.: motiving, pl.: motives)
a. 发动的,运动的

n. 动机,目的
His sole motive is to make more money.
他唯一的动机就是多赚钱。

The police have excluded robbery as a motive for the murder.
警方已排除该谋杀案中有抢劫的动机.
motley(pl.: motleys)
a. 杂色的l斑杂的,杂多的,混杂的

n. 杂色,杂色衣服,混杂
They are wearing a motley collection of old clothes.
他们穿着各式各样的旧衣服。

They were a motley crew.
这帮人成份混杂。
motor(pt.: motored, pp.: motored, prp.: motoring, pl.: motors)
a. 机动的,汽车的

n. 发动机,马达
The machines are driven by electric motors.
这些机器都是由电动机驱动的。

They spent a week motoring through Italy.
他们花了一星期,驾车周游意大利。
motorbike
n. 摩托车
That motorbike will be the death of you.
那辆摩托车就会要了你的命。

No, thank you. I'm not going to risk my neck on the back of your motorbike.
不,谢谢你了,我不去冒险坐在你的摩托车后座上。
motorcar(pl.: motorcars)
n. 汽车
Every time I got my motorcar started the engine cut out.
"每次我一启动我的摩托车,发动机就熄火了。"

Aside from motorcars, the factory turns out bicycles.
除了汽车之外, 这家工厂还生产自行车。
motorcycle(pt.: motorcycled, pp.: motorcycled, prp.: motorcycling, pl.: motorcycles)
n. 摩托车
Mr. Lin will wash his motorcycle tomorrow morning.
林先生明天早晨将擦洗他的摩托车。

The motorcycle race is not worth seeing
这次摩托车比赛不值一看。
motorcyclist(pl.: motorcyclists)
n. 骑摩托车的人
The motorcyclist had a brush with danger as he skidded round the bend.
摩托车驾驶员在道路弯曲处打滑了,差一点出了危险。

Motorcyclists with leather gauntlets are waiting for the start of the game.
戴着皮护手套的摩托车手们正在等待比赛开始。
motoring
n. 驾驶汽车
Motoring organizations are urging drivers not to travel by road if possible.
机动车协会劝告开车的人暂时不要使用公路。

They spent a pleasant afternoon motoring through the countryside.
他们一下午都在郊野开著汽车, 十分愉快.
motorist(pl.: motorists)
n. 乘汽车者,常坐汽车的人
The policeman ordered the motorist to stop.
警察指示让那开车的人停车

The dropped plate flew into pieces. The motorist flew into a rage.
掉在地上的盘子摔成了碎片;驾车的人大发雷霆
motorize(pt.: motorized, pp.: motorized, prp.: motorizing)
v. 动力化,摩托化
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motorway
n. 高速公路
We should leave the motorway at the next interchange.
我们应该在下一个立体交叉道驶离高速公路。

This road is a continuation of the motorway.
这条公路是高速公路的延伸。
mottle(pt.: mottled, pp.: mottled, prp.: mottling, pl.: mottles)
v. 使成杂色
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mottled
a. 有杂色的,斑驳的
Iron utensils with a mottled enamel resembling granite.
单涂搪瓷器皿表面涂以搪瓷使外观象花岗岩的铁制品
motto(pl.: mottos)
n. 座右铭,箴言
"Think before you act" is my motto.
“三思而后行”是我的座右铭。

I often win money at cards but never save a penny `easy come, easy go' is my motto.
我玩纸牌经常赢, 可一分钱也存不住--我的俗话是`来得容易, 去得快'.
mould
n. 模子(样板,形状,霉菌,土,类型)

vt 模压(铸造,发霉,形成,轮廓相符合)
Bread tends to mould in damp weather.
气候潮湿时,面包容易长霉。

The car body is moulded in the factory.
汽车车身是在这家工厂里模压成型的。
moulder
v. 渐趋腐朽
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moulding
n. 模制
The car body is moulded in the factory.
汽车车身是在这家工厂里模压成型的。

Bread tends to mould in damp weather.
气候潮湿时,面包容易长霉。
mouldy
a. 发霉的

n. 鱼雷
We had a mouldy holiday - it rained every day.
我们的假日过得好无聊,每天都下雨。

Let's get rid of this mouldy old furniture.
咱们把这件老掉牙的旧家具扔掉吧。
moult(pt.: moulted, pp.: moulted, prp.: moulting)
v. 脱毛,换羽毛
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mound(pt.: mounded, pp.: mounded, prp.: mounding, pl.: mounds)
n. 土墩,堤,小山

v. 筑堤,用土堆防卫
There is a mound of papers on my desk.
我的办公桌上放了一大堆文件。

He lay in his bunk under a mound of blankets.
他躺在铺上,身上盖了一大堆毯子。
mount
n. 山峰,乘用马,框,衬纸

v. 增长,装上,爬上,乘马
Mount Jolmo Lungma is the highest mountain in the world.
珠穆朗玛峰是世界上最高的山峰。

He mounted the horse and rode off.
他骑上马走了。
mountain
n. 山,山脉
He looks down from the top of the mountain to the valley far below.
他从山顶向下眺望下面幽深的山谷。

The mountain is 3500 meters high.
这座山有3500米高。
mountain range
n. 山脉
An area of land formed or lying at the foot of a mountain or mountain range.
山麓地区,山脚地区形成或位于山脚下或山区的陆地地区

A spur of a mountain range or hills.
山的支脉一列山或丘的横岭
mountaineer(pt.: mountaineered, pp.: mountaineered, prp.: mountaineering, pl.: mountaineers)
n. 登山家,山地人

v. 登山
The mountaineer has many stories of expeditions.
这个登山家有很多探险故事。

Many mountaineers have reached that mountain peak.
许多登山家都登上过那座大山的顶峰。
mountaineering
n. 登山运动,爬山
From about1880 to1903 was truly the golden age of mountaineering.
从大约1880年到1903年,确实是登山运动的黄金时期。

Mountaineering was introduced here in1955.
登山运动是1955年在这里开始开展的。
mountainous
a. 多山的
It seemed that the mountainous waves would turn the ship over.
排山倒海的巨浪似乎要把船掀翻。

Our country is very mountainous.
我国是一个多山的国家。
mountainside
n. 山腹
As the rock rolled down the mountainside, it gathered momentum.
石头滚下山时,它的动量增加。

The flow of melted snow cascaded down the mountainside and into the river.
溶化的雪水如瀑布般沿着山崖边泻入河里。
mountebank
n. 江湖郎中,骗子
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mounting
a. 逐渐增加的
He managed to subdue his mounting anger.
他设法克制住了阵阵愤怒。

The mounting economic crisis is already eating into every part in the structure of that country.
日益增剧的经济危机正侵袭着那个国家机构的各个部门。
mourn(pt.: mourned, pp.: mourned, prp.: mourning)
v. 哀悼,忧伤,服丧
The old woman still mourns for her son.
这位老太太还在为儿子的死伤心。

People wore crapes to mourn our leader.
人们戴着黑纱哀悼我们的领导。
mourner(pl.: mourners)
n. 悲伤者,哀悼者,送葬者
The mourners were all in black.
送葬者都穿着黑衣服。

The mourners were dressed in black.
哀悼者穿黑服.
mournful
a. 悲恸的,悲哀的,令人惋惜的
He looks mournful.
他看上去神色悲哀。

He took a mournful view on human affairs.
他对人世持悲观的态度。
mourning
n. 悲痛
They all mourned his passing.
大家都对他的逝世表示悲痛.

The governor decreed a day of mourning.
地方长官发布哀悼一日的命令.
mouse(pt.: moused, pp.: moused, prp.: mousing, pl.: mice)
n. 老鼠,鼠标
I guess there are mice in the kitchen.
我猜想厨房里有老鼠。

The cat is playing with a live mouse.
猫在戏弄那只活老鼠。
mousetrap(pt.: mousetrapped, pp.: mousetrapped, prp.: mousetrapping)
n. 捕鼠器
暂无例句
moussaka
茄合(希腊的一道菜名, 盖以白酱汁和干酪然后烤熟)
暂无例句
mousse
n. 冻奶油甜点
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moustache
n. 小胡子
His moustache is very long.
他的胡子很长。

When he was twenty years old, he began to have a moustache.
当他二十岁的时候,他长了胡子。
mouth(pt.: mouthed, pp.: mouthed, prp.: mouthing, pl.: mouths)
n. 嘴,开口

v. 装腔作势说话, 高声地说话
The news spread from mouth to mouth.
这消息广为流传。

These people live from hand to mouth on berries and roots.
这些人靠浆果和根茎勉强度日。
mouthful(pl.: mouthfuls)
n. 满口,一口
An amount of food taken into the mouth at one time; a mouthful.
一口食物;一口,少量一次吞入口的食物量;一口的量

He took a mouthful of sweet country air.
他吸一口清香的乡村空气。
mouthpiece(pl.: mouthpieces)
n. 发话筒,电话筒对嘴的一端
A toy instrument with a membrane that produces a sound when a player hums or sings into the mouthpiece.
卡祖笛一种当吹奏者向吹口处低吟或哼唱时一个膜能够发出声音的玩具乐器

A woodwind instrument having a straight, cylindrical tube with a flaring bell and a single-reed mouthpiece, played by means of finger holes and keys.
单簧管,黑管一种管乐器,有直的圆筒形管身和一个外敞的管口及一个单簧吹口,以指孔和键的方式演奏
mouthwash
n. 漱口剂,洗口药
She gargle with an antiseptic mouthwash.
她用具有消毒灭菌作用的漱口剂来清洁口腔。

A cosmetic or medicinal liquid, such as a mouthwash.
洗药,液体化妆品化妆用的或药用的液体,如漱口剂
movable(pl.: movables)
n. 家具,动产

a. 可动的,动产的,不定的
This dresser is movable; we can take it to our new flat.
这个梳妆台是可移动的,我们可以把它带到新公寓去。

I bought a toy soldier with movable arms and legs for my son.
我给我儿子买了一个胳膊腿可移动的玩具兵。
move(pt.: moved, pp.: moved, prp.: moving, pl.: moves)
n. 移动,迁居,步骤,动作

v. 移动,搬家,使...感动,(有时也意译为"跳槽")

[计算机] 移动
I was very moved by her story.
她的故事使我很感动。

Public opinion was moving strongly in favor of disarmament.
公众舆论正在强烈支持裁军。
moveable(pl.: moveables)
a. 活动的

n. [pl.]动产
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movement(pl.: movements)
n. 活动,运动
The Trade Union Movement works to obtain higher wages and better conditions.
工会运动旨在争取更高的工资和更好的工作条件。

The resistance movement started a campaign of terror against the colonial rulers.
抵抗运动开展了一场反对殖民统治者的恐怖活动。
mover
n. 搬家公司,搬运工人,提出动议者
He was the prime mover in the revolt against the government.
他是这场反政府叛乱的煽动者.

He is the prime mover in the whole matter.
他是整个事件的发起者。
movie(pl.: movies)
n. 电影
The conclusion of the movie was anticlimactic.
电影的结局真没劲。

The movie was over shortly before six.
电影在六点钟不到就结束了。
movies
pl.电影
Many movies deal with commonplace themes.
许多电影的主题很平庸。

Mary Pickford was a famous star of the silent movies.
玛丽·碧克馥是无声电影的明星。
moving
vbl. 移动
Then along comes a rapidly moving cold front.
然后来了一股迅速移动的冷锋。

At last I succeeded in getting my car moving slowly.
最后,我终于成功地让我的车子慢慢移动。
moving picture
电影
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mow(pt.: mowed, pp.: mowed, prp.: mowing)
n. 草堆,皱眉

v. 割草,扫射,收入干草棚
The soldiers were mown down by enemy gunfire.
士兵大批大批地被敌军炮火打死。

Early sow, early mow.
【谚】早种早收。
mower(pl.: mowers)
n. 割草机,割草人
I borrowed a mower from my neighbor to cut grass in my garden.
我从邻居那借了割草机来割花园里的草。

The gardener asked me for a rotatory lawn mower.
园丁向我要一台旋转式割草机。
Mozart
n. 莫札特
Mozart is a colossus among composers.
莫札特是作曲家中的巨匠.

Mozart is dead but his music lives on.
莫扎特人已作古,但他的音乐作品却万世流传。
mph
(=mile per hour)每小时英里数,英里/小时

Master of Public Health 公共健康硕士
He went belting up/down the motorway at 90 mph.
他在高速公路上以每小时90英里的速度疾驶.

The speed limit on this road is 70 mph.
这条路的车速限制是每小时70英里.
Mr
n. 先生(Mister的缩写)
Mr. Smith is our teacher.
史密斯先生是我们的老师。
Mr. Green had to appear before the committee to explain his behavior .
格林先生必须在委员会上出面解释他的行为。
Mrs
女士
暂无例句
ms
毫秒

女士
Ms. Brown is active in the party.
布朗女士在晚会上很活跃。

Ms X has been named for the directorship/named as the new director.
某女士已被提名任董事职务[任命为新董事].
mu
n. 希腊字母第 12 字
The paddy area was extended to900000 mu last year.
去年稻田面积扩大到了90万亩。

The people's commune laid down another20 mu in( to, with, under) grass.
这个人民公社在另外二十亩土地上种上了牧草。
much
a. 许多的

ad. 很,非常

pron.&n. 许多
I think we may learn much from it.
我想我们能从中学到许多。

The patient is much the same this morning.
今晨病人情况几无变化。
much as
conj. 由于(因为,既然)
Because he did not get as much as he expected to under his father's will, he felt himself hard done by.
由于按照他父亲的遗嘱,他没有得到他所希望的那样多,他就感到受到不平等的对待。

Success lies not so much as in luck as in hard work.
与其说成功在于运气不如说是辛勤努力。
muck(pt.: mucked, pp.: mucked, prp.: mucking)
n. 垃圾,肥料

v. 施肥,弄脏,弄糟
He fell down and came home with his clothes all mucked up.
他摔倒了,结果回家时衣服上全是泥。

There was muck everywhere.
到处都是淤泥。
muckrake(pt.: muckraked, pp.: muckraked, prp.: muckraking)
v. 揭发丑闻
暂无例句
mucosa(pl.: mucosas)
n. 粘膜
暂无例句
mucous
a. 黏液的,似黏液的
My coat was dirty with mucous things.
我的衣服被粘的东西弄脏了。

Oil is mucous.
油是粘的。
mucus
n. 黏液
A benign tumor, most often found in the heart, that is composed of connective tissue embedded in mucus.
粘液瘤一种良性肿瘤,最常见于心脏,它由黏液里的胶状结缔组织构成

Be there any blood or mucus in your stool?
你的大便里有血或粘液吗?
mud
n. 泥,泥浆

v. 弄脏,使沾污泥
Rain turns dust into mud.
雨把尘土变成了软泥。

The boy churned the earth into mud.
这男孩把泥土拌成泥浆。
mud flat
淤泥滩

海滨泥地
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muddle(pt.: muddled, pp.: muddled, prp.: muddling)
v. 混合,使微醉,使咬字不清晰

n. 困惑,混浊状态
I muddled (up) the dates and arrived three days late.
我把日期弄乱了, 所以迟到了三天.

You must be muddling me up with my twin brother.
你一定是把我看成我的孪生兄弟了.
muddy(pt.: muddied, pp.: muddied, prp.: muddying)
a. 泥泞的,污的,肮脏的

v. 使...污浊,使...泥污
They walked along a muddy road.
他们沿着一条泥泞的道路走着。

Labourers plodded home through the muddy fields.
工人们穿过泥泞的田地走回家去。
muff
n. 笨拙的人

v. 弄糟
That muff broke all of my dishes.
那个笨蛋打碎了我所有的盘子。

I had a chance to impress her with my efficiency and I muffed it up.
我本来有机会使她了解我的办事效率,但是我错过了这个机会。
muffin(pl.: muffins)
n. 松饼
Muffin is usually toasted and eaten hot with butter.
松饼通常烤热加黄油吃。

A type of muffin.
一种小松糕
muffle(pt.: muffled, pp.: muffled, prp.: muffling, pl.: muffles)
n. 低沉的声音,消音器,上唇

v. 围裹,抑制,发低沉的声音
We muffled the oars to stop them splashing noisily.
我们裹住船浆以减小溅水声。

He walked out into the snow, heavily muffled up in a thick scarf and warm overcoat.
他雪天出门,裹着厚厚的围巾,穿着暖和的大衣。
muffled
a. (指声音)听不清的(因有物体相隔)
Her voice sounded muffled up.
她的声音听起来像是很压抑。

The baby is well muffled up.
婴儿给裹得好好的。
muffler
n. 围巾,头巾,厚手套,消声器
暂无例句
mufti(pl.: muftis)
n. 便服,便衣
Soldiers wear mufti on leave, not uniform.
士兵度假时穿便服, 不穿制服.
mug
n. 杯,脸,苦读者

v. 扮鬼脸,攻击,苦读
He asked me to make him a mug of coffee.
他要我给他弄杯咖啡。

This mug has a chip in it.
这个缸子上有个缺口.
mug shot
n. 面部照片, 嫌疑犯照片
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mugger
n. [动]泽鳄,抢劫者
The mugger thrust at his victim with a knife.
抢劫者用刀子向受害人刺去。

She fought up against the mugger and seized back her handbag.
她勇敢地同行凶抢劫的歹徒搏斗,夺回了手袋。
mugging
n. 行凶抢劫
A victim of a mugging.
走私活动的受害者

He's mugging up history for the exam.
他正在死记历史以应付考试。
muggy
a. 闷热的
暂无例句
mugwump
不拥护本党候选人之人
暂无例句
mulberry(pl.: mulberries)
n. 桑树,深紫红色
I like to eat purple mulberries.
我喜欢吃紫色的桑葚。
mulct(pt.: mulcted, pp.: mulcted, prp.: mulcting)
v. 处于罚金,诈取
John was mulcted in£500 by the court.
约翰被法庭罚款500英镑。
mule
n. 骡子
Mules are a cross between a horse and an ass.
骡子是马和驴的杂种。

A mule is a hybrid of a donkey and a horse.
骡子是公驴和母马交配而生的杂种。
mulish
a. 骡的,执拗的,杂种的
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mullah(pl.: mullahs)
n. 毛拉
暂无例句
mullet(pl.: mullet)
鲻鱼
暂无例句
multi
In data communications, a method of controlling terminals on a multi drop or clustered data network where each terminal is interrogated in turn by the computer to determine whether it is ready to receive or transmit data. Data transmission is only initiated by the computer.
在数据通信中,一种控制多点式或群集数据网络上终端的方法,其中每个终端均由计算机轮流询问,以确定它是否准备好接收或发送数据。数据传输只由计算机启动。
multicellular
a. 多细胞的
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multicultural
a. (融合或具有)多种文化的
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multidimensional
多维的
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multifarious
a. 多种的,各式各样的
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multiform
a. 多种的
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multilateral
a. 多边的,多国参加的
If a peace process got under way, Saudi Arabia would participate directly in multilateral talks about such problems of regional concern as shipping and pollution.
如果一项促进和平的安排开始进行,沙特阿拉伯将直接参与有关航运及污染等地区性问题的多边谈判。
multilevel
多级
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multilingual
a. 使用多种语言的
India is a ,multilingual country.
印度是使用多语种的国家.
multimedia
n.多媒体
We bought a multimedia encyclopedia.
我们买了一套多媒体百科全书。

In the multimedia environment, we have graphics and text at the same time, we can also add the photograph, animation, good-quality sound, and full motion video.
在多媒体环境中,我们可以同时拥有图形和文本,也可以增加图片、动画、高质量的音响和全动录像。
multinational
a. 多国的,多种国籍的

n. 多国籍公司,跨国公司
Some people believe that the multinationals have too much power.
有人认为跨国公司的权力太大了.
multiple(pl.: multiples)
a. 多样的,多重的

n. 倍数
He is the person with multiple injuries.
他就是那个多处受伤的人。

A multiple crash can often be seen on that motorway.
那条公路上的联环撞车事故很多。
multiples
n. 跨国公司
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multiplexer
多路器
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multiplexing
n. 多路技术
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multiplexor
多路器
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multiplicand
被乘数
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multiplication
n. 乘法,增加,乘法表

[计算机] 乘法
My son began to study multiplication when he was six.
我儿子六岁的时候开始学习乘法。

Our teacher used to drum our multiplication tables into us.
我们老师过去老是让我们反覆背诵乘法表.
multiplicity(pl.: multiplicities)
n. 多数,重复,多样
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multiplier
乘数
The multiplier for the estimate of man-hour costs to take care of overheads and fringe benefits.
工时成本估计的乘数及以满足福利费和经营管理费的需要。

The number by which another number is multiplied. In 8*2, the multiplier is 8.
乘数与被乘数相乘的数。在乘式8*2中,乘数是8
multiply
/`mRltiplai/`mRltipli(adv)/

v. 繁殖,乘,增加

ad.多样地,多倍地,多重地.
Rabbits multiply quickly.
兔子繁殖很快。

Four multiplied by seven is twenty-eight.
7乘4等于28。
multiprocessing
多重处理,多处理技术
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multiprocessor
多处理器
Simultaneous execution of two or more sequences of instructions by a multiprocessor.
由一个多处理机系统同时执行两个或多个指令序列。
multiprogramming
多道程序
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multitude(pl.: multitudes)
n. 多数,群众
The multitude may laugh at his music, but we know better.
一般人也许会嘲笑他的音乐,但我们更了解它。

A multitude of people gathered at the gate of the exhibition hall.
大群人聚集在展览大厅的门口。
mum
a. 沉默的

n. (口语)妈妈
Your mum will go spare if she finds out what you've done!
要是你妈妈知道你干的事, 她会气坏的!

If your Mum finds out what you've done, you'll really be in the soup!
要是你妈妈发觉你干的事, 你就要倒霉了!
mumble(pt.: mumbled, pp.: mumbled, prp.: mumbling, pl.: mumbles)
n. 喃喃而语,咕哝

v. 喃喃而语,咕哝
I heard an incoherent mumble.
我听到了不连贯的低语声。

She mumbled that she didn't want to get up yet.
她咕哝着说还不想起床。
mumps
腮腺炎
I was told not go near Charles. He is sickening for mumps.
别人告诉我不要走近查尔斯,他染上了流行性腮腺炎。

Get the flu; got the mumps.
患了流感;得了腮腺炎
mundane
a. 现世的,世俗的,宇宙的
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municipal
a. 市的,市政的
I study in a municipal college.
我在一所市立大学上学。

She works in a municipal library.
她在一所市立的图书馆工作。
murder(pt.: murdered, pp.: murdered, prp.: murdering, pl.: murders)
v.&n. 谋杀,凶杀

vt. 谋杀
War is mass murder.
战争是一场大屠杀。

There have been several murders this year.
今年发生了好几起谋杀案。
murderer(pl.: murderers)
n. 杀人犯,凶手
The murderer was sentenced to death.
杀人犯被判处死刑。

The police have caught the murderer.
警察已经抓获杀人凶手。
murmur(pt.: murmured, pp.: murmured, prp.: murmuring, pl.: murmurs)
n. 低语,低声的怨言

v. 低语,低声而言
There was a low murmur of conversation in the hall.
大厅里有窃窃私语声。

The murmur swelled into a roar.
窃窃私语的声音变大形成一片喧哗。
muscle(pt.: muscled, pp.: muscled, prp.: muscling, pl.: muscles)
n. 肌肉
Some of my friends develop their arm muscles by playing tennis.
我的一些朋友通过打网球锻炼他们胳膊的肌肉。

The contraction of muscle is a reaction of the body.
肌肉的收缩是人体的一种反应。
muscular
a. 肌肉的,肌肉发达的
He's big and muscular.
他身材高大,肌肉发达。

Impaired muscular coordination in walking.
步行不能行走时肌肉的协调功能遭破坏
musculature
n. 肌肉系统,肌肉组织
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muse(pt.: mused, pp.: mused, prp.: musing)
n. 创作灵感,缪斯(希腊神话中司文艺的女神)
The young girl was lost in a muse.
这女孩陷入了沉思。

She lay musing for a while.
她躺着沉思了一会儿。
museum(pl.: museums)
n. 博物馆
He works in a history museum.
他在历史博物馆工作。

The museum displays the specimen of ancient Chinese porcelain.
这个博物馆展出中国古瓷器标本。
mushroom(pt.: mushroomed, pp.: mushroomed, prp.: mushrooming, pl.: mushrooms)
n. 草,蘑菇,暴发户

v. 迅速生长,迅速增加,采蘑菇
Some mushrooms are poisonous.
有些蘑菇有毒。

I gathered many mushrooms after rain.
雨后我采了很多蘑菇。
mushrooms
蕈类
Some mushrooms are poisonous.
有些蘑菇有毒。

Mildew and mushrooms are fungi.
霉和蘑菇都是真菌。
music
n. 音乐
Men have been making music for thousands of years.
人类创作音乐已有数千年历史。

Now that I am free, I can enjoy music for a while.
既然有空,我可以享受一下音乐。
musical(pl.: musicals)
a. 音乐的

n. 音乐片
The mother found that her son had a musical talent.
母亲发现儿子有音乐天赋。

A musical bell softly sounded somewhere in the passageway.
走廊的某处响起轻柔悦耳的铃声。
musician(pl.: musicians)
n. 音乐家
That musician is very famous.
那位音乐家非常有名。

The musician made the legend into a beautiful ballad.
这位音乐家把传说编成了一首美丽的民谣。
must
n. 必须,未发酵葡萄汁,绝对必要的事物

conj. 必须
In England traffic must keep to the left.
在英国,车辆必须靠左行驶。

Something must be done about it.
必须得想个办法。
mustard(pl.: mustards)
n. 芥末,芥菜,强烈的兴趣
He put some mustard into the dish.
他向菜里放了些芥末。

This meat should be seasoned with salt and mustard.
这肉里应该加些盐和芥末。
muster(pt.: mustered, pp.: mustered, prp.: mustering, pl.: musters)
n. 召集,集合,点阅

v. 召集,集合,应召
The troops mustered on the hill.
部队在小山上集合。

He mustered all his courage to take part in the game.
他鼓起全部的勇气参加比赛。
mutate(pt.: mutated, pp.: mutated, prp.: mutating)
v. (使)变异,(使)突变
The process by which some microbes differentiate or mutate.
离异,分离变异一些微生物变异或经历突变的过程
mutation
n. 变化,转变,母音变化
Our teacher has mutation of sounds suddenly.
我们的老师突然语音发生了变化。

The mutations in plants caused by radiation have been found in experiments.
放射线引起植物变异已在实验中被证实。
mute(pt.: muted, pp.: muted, prp.: muting, pl.: mutes)
n. 哑子,默音字母,弱音器

a. 哑的,无声的,沉默的
He's mute on the subject of social system.
他对社会制度的问题保持沉默。

He's a deaf mute and cannot tell anyone secret.
他是个聋哑人,不会把他们的秘密告诉任何人。
mutter(pt.: muttered, pp.: muttered, prp.: muttering)
n. 喃喃低语

v. 喃喃自语,作低沉声,出怨言
Actors often mutter to themselves when rehearsing their lines.
演员背台词的时候经常自己嘀嘀咕咕。

She kept on muttering to herself.
她老是一个人嘀嘀咕咕。
mutton
n. 羊肉
People like to have mutton in the winter.
冬天人们喜欢吃羊肉。

A leg of mutton, lamb, or veal for cooking.
羊腿做烹调用的羊肉、小羊或小牛的一只腿
mutual
a. 共同的,相互的
Let's give mutual support and inspiration to each other.
让我们互相支持,互相鼓励。

My friend and I have mutual enthusiasm for music.
我和我的朋友对音乐有着共同的爱好。
my
pron. 我的
My job is teaching English.
我的职业是教英语。

Please accept my apology.
请接受我的道歉。
myriad(pl.: myriads)
a. 无数的

n. 极大数量
A myriad of thoughts passed through her mind.
无数想法划过她的心头。

The myriad fish in the ocean.
海洋中数不胜数的鱼
myrmidon(pl.: myrmidons)
n. 官员
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myrtle(pl.: myrtles)
n. [植]桃金娘科
The white flowers in the myrtle smell sweet.
桃金娘上的白花闻起来很香。
myself
pron. 我自己
I told myself to calm down.
我告诫自己要冷静下来。

They were waiting with assurance for me to discover the truth for myself.
他们自信地等待我自己发现事实真相。
mysteries
a. 古代的秘密宗教仪式
We begin to plumb the mysteries of the universe.
我们开始探索宇宙的奥秘。

They spend their time philosophizingabout the mysteries of life.
他们用很多时间探讨生命的奥秘.
mysterious
a. 神秘的
We must pay special attention to the mysterious stranger.
我们必须对那个神秘的陌生人严加注意。

There are many mysterious stories about the Egyptian pyramids.
关于埃及金字塔有许多神秘的故事。
mysteriously
ad. 神秘地,故弄玄虚地
Mysteriously, there was no answer when I rang.
真怪,我按了铃,但没人应。
mystery(pl.: mysteries)
n. 神秘,神秘的事物
Why he went there is a mystery to me.
他为什么到那里去,这对我来说是个谜。

The place continues to fascinate visitors, cloaked in its mystery.
这个地方笼罩在神秘气氛下,继续使游览者着迷。
mystic(pl.: mystics)
a. 神秘的
I know some world's mystic religions.
我了解一些世界上的神秘宗教。

They hold a mystic religious ceremony.
他们举行了一个神秘的宗教仪式。
mystification(pl.: mystifications)
n. 故弄玄虚,迷惑,神秘化
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mystify(pt.: mystified, pp.: mystified, prp.: mystifying)
v. 神秘化,使难解,迷惑
The act or an instance of mystifying.
神秘化神秘化的行为或事例

I'm completely mystified about what happened in the hotel the other day.
我对这家酒店在那天所发生的事压根儿迷惑不解。
myth(pl.: myths)
n. 神话
A being in folklore or myth similar to one of these beings.
巨人民间传说或神话中与以上的人种相似的人

The rich uncle of whom he boasts is only a myth.
他吹嘘的那个有钱的叔叔只是个乌有翁。
mythic
a. (=mythical)神话
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mythical
a. 神话的
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mythological
a. 神话学的,神话的
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mythologist
n. 神话学家,神话作家
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mythology(pl.: mythologies)
n. 神话,神话学
It is a mythology about the king.
这是个关于国王的神话。

The book is about the mythologies of primitive races.
这本书是原始民族神话集。
myxedema
n. 粘液性水肿
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myxomatosis
n. 多发性粘液瘤
The greater part of the rabbit population of Britain went under to the disease of myxomatosis.
繁殖在不列颠的兔子,曾经由于粘液瘤病而死去一大半。
nag
n. 小马,驽马,竞赛马

v. 不断地唠叨恼人,说话唠叨
Some children complain that their parents nag at them.
一些孩子报怨他们父母老是数落他们。

Don't nag me!
别在我面前唠叨!
Nagasaki
n. 长崎
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nagging
n. 唠叨,纠缠
My girlfriend keeps on nagging me to get a haircut so I finally had one today; it was worth it if only to keep the peace.
我女朋友唠叨着要我去理发,因此我今天终于去理了。只要能保持安宁,那还是值得的。

He is busy. Stop nagging at him.
他还有事,别纠缠他。
nail(pt.: nailed, pp.: nailed, prp.: nailing, pl.: nails)
n. 钉子,指甲

v. 钉,钉牢

vt. 钉,使牢固
We nailed up the windows of the old house.
我们把这座旧房子的窗户都钉死了。

My husband doesn't allow me to paint my nails.
我丈夫不允许我染指甲。
nails
小五金
My husband doesn't allow me to paint my nails.
我丈夫不允许我染指甲。

She was gnawing her nails nervously.
她正在神经质地咬指甲。
Nairobi
内罗毕
He went straight to Lagos, without stopping in Nairobi.
他径直前往拉各斯, 未在内罗毕停留.
naive
a. 天真的,幼稚的
The politician made a naive decision.
这个政治家做了一个幼稚的决定。

He derides her naive attitude.
他嘲弄她天真的态度。
naively
ad. 天真地
Naively idealistic in the support of philanthropic or humanitarian causes.
社会改良空想家的在支持善心或博爱事件方面幼稚的、理想化的
naivete
n. 天真,质朴
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naivety
n. 质朴(朴素,天真)
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naked
a. 裸体的,无装饰的,明白的
These little boys swim naked in the river.
这些小孩光着身子在河里游泳。

Bacteria are too small to see with the naked eye.
细菌太小,肉眼看不见。
naked eye
肉眼
Germs are invisible to the naked eye.
细菌用肉眼看不见。

Bacteria are too small to see with the naked eye.
细菌太小,肉眼看不见。
name(pt.: named, pp.: named, prp.: naming, pl.: names)
n. 名字,名称,姓名

v. 命名,称呼,任命

[计算机] 名称
She was named after her grandmother.
她是根据她祖母的名字命名的。

He is an artist of great name.
他是个大名鼎鼎的艺术家。
named
v. 命名,称呼,任命

vbl. 命名,称呼,任命
She was named after her grandmother.
她是根据她祖母的名字命名的。

Ms X has been named for the directorship/named as the new director.
某女士已被提名任董事职务[任命为新董事].
name-drop
v. 借名流权贵来抬高自己
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nameless
a. 无名的,匿名的,不可名状的
He discovered some new and nameless plants.
他发现了一些新的未命名的植物。

He had received information from a nameless source in the government.
他从政府中一未透露姓名者那里得到了消息.
namely
ad. 即,也就是
Only one person can do the job, namely you.
只有一个人能做这项工作,那就是你。

That is to say; namely.
也就是说;就是
names
复合名
He enrolled our names.
他把我们的名字登记下来了。

The telephone directory gives people's names, addresses, and telephone numbers.
电话号码簿提供人名、地址和电话号码。
namesake(pl.: namesakes)
n. 相同姓名的人
She's my namesake but we're not related.
她与我同姓, 但我们不是亲戚.
naming
命名
The act of naming.
命名命名的行为

An error in naming a person or place.
叫错名称在叫某人名字或某一地名时犯的错误
Nancy
n. Ann 的昵称,女性化的男人

a. 女性化的,同性恋的
Nancy gave birth to a baby boy last night.
昨晚南希生了一个男孩。

Nancy tried to get her report over however difficult it might be.
这份报告再怎么难, 南希还是试着去完成。
nanny(pl.: nannies)
n. 保姆
They both go out to work and have a nanny living in.
他们俩都外出工作, 雇了个保姆看家.

Pearl had to choose between giving up her job or hiring a nanny.
珀尔不得不在放弃工作和雇保姆之间作出选择。
nano-
[词头]纳
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nanosecond
纳秒
暂无例句
nanotechnology
n. 纳米技术
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nap
n. 小睡,打盹,细毛

v. 小睡,疏忽
Father always takes a nap in the afternoon.
父亲下午总要睡个午觉。

The nap is worn.
细毛磨损了。
napkin(pl.: napkins)
n. 餐巾
He has much learning, but he hides it in a napkin.
他学识渊博,可是并没有把它发挥出来。

He is a lazy devil and keeps his talent in a napkin, with his ability and a little energy he could set the Thames on fire.
他是一个懒鬼,把天资埋没了。只要发挥出他的才干,再加上一点干劲,他可以干出一番惊天动地的大事来。
Naples
n. 那不勒斯
Does the steamer call at Naples?
这艘轮船在那不勒斯停吗?

See Naples and die.
看过那不勒斯死也瞑目。
Napoleon
n. 拿破仑,一种法国金币
Napoleon called himself Emperor of the French.
拿破仑自称为法国皇帝。

Napoleon was a great general.
拿破仑是一位伟大的将领。
nappy
n. 尿布
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narcissism
n. 自我陶醉, 自恋
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narcissus(pl.: narcissuses)
水仙
She was like a narcissus trembling in the wind.
她像一株在风中摇动的水仙。
narcosis
n. 昏迷状态
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narcotic(pl.: narcotics)
n. 麻醉药,镇静剂

a. 麻醉的,催眠的
Narcotics are a major threat to health.
毒品是危害健康的大敌。

Stupor induced by a narcotic.
麻醉性昏睡麻醉药引起的昏迷状态
narrate(pt.: narrated, pp.: narrated, prp.: narrating)
v. 叙述

vt. 叙述(故事),描述
Shall I narrate a strange experience of mine?
我把我的一次奇遇叙述一下好吗?
narration(pl.: narrations)
n. 叙述
A very detailed account or report of something; a narration.
描述对某事物极某详细的述说或报道;叙述
narrative(pl.: narratives)
n. 叙述,故事

a. 叙述的,叙事的,故事体的
Narrative makes up most of the book.
这本书的大部分篇幅都是叙述性的。

The writer had great skill in narrative.
这位作家极擅长叙述。
narrator(pl.: narrators)
n. 叙述者(讲解员,播音员)
He listens and waits for the narrator to explain more.
他听著,等待讲的人进一步解释
narrow(pt.: narrowed, pp.: narrowed, prp.: narrowing, pl.: narrows)
n. 狭窄部份,海峡,隘路

a. 狭窄的,精密的,有限的

v. 变窄,使...狭窄
The gate is too narrow for a car.
大门太窄,汽车进不去。

They planed to narrow the gap between imports and exports.
他们计划缩小进出口的差额。
narrowly
ad. 狭窄地(勉强地,严密地)
The ball narrowly shaved his off stump.
那个球紧贴著他的三柱门的外柱掠过。

An arrow went past his car, narrowly missing his head.
一支箭从他耳边掠过,差一点射中头部。
narrow-minded
a. 气量小的, 小心眼的
暂无例句
narwhal
n. (=narwal)一角鲸,独角鲸(一种齿鲸,雄性有一长牙)
暂无例句
NASA
n. 美国国家航空和航天管理局
暂无例句
nasal(pl.: nasals)
a. 鼻的,鼻声的,护鼻的

n. 鼻音,鼻音字
He sprayed some nasal spray into the nose to make breathing easier.
他往鼻子里喷了些鼻雾喷剂,让呼吸畅通些。

He talked to me with a nasal voice.
他带着鼻音和我说话。
nascent
a. 发生中的,开始存在的,初期的
暂无例句
Nashville
纳什维尔(美国地名)
暂无例句
nasty(pl.: nasties)
a. 污秽的,下流的,险恶的,(气味等)另人作呕的,脾气不好的,恶意的,
He is a person with a nasty mind.
他是个思想肮脏的人。

What a nasty man!
这个恶人!
natal
a. 出生的,诞生的
暂无例句
natation
n. 游泳
暂无例句
nation(pl.: nations)
n. 国家,民族
Australia is an English speaking nation.
澳大利亚是一个讲英语的国家。

The nation was kept in subjection.
这个民族已经沦为附庸。
national(pl.: nationals)
a. 国家的,民族的

n. 国民
Foreign nationals were asked to leave the country.
外国侨民被要求离开该国。

Our newspaper is a national newspaper.
我们的报纸是全国性的报纸。
national income
国民收入
暂无例句
national park
n. 国家公园
Their project to establish a new national park will be completed next year.
他们建造一个新的国家公园的工程将于明年完工。

Privatize the national parks? They'd never dare, would they?
把国家公园私营化? 他们绝对不敢, 对吗?
nationalism
n. 民族主义,民族之特性
Extreme nationalism, especially when opposed to international cooperation.
极端民族主义,尤其是反对国际间合作时候

Nationalism is a silly cock crowing on its own dunghill.
民族主义,是在自己的小天地里自鸣得意的笨雄鸡。
nationalist(pl.: nationalists)
n. 国家主义者,民族主义者
A principality of the United Kingdom on the western peninsula of the island of Great Britain. Incorporated with England since the Act of Union(1536), Wales has maintained its own distinct culture and a strong nationalist sentiment. Cardiff is the capital and the largest city. Population, 2,790,462.
威尔士英国大不列颠岛西部半岛之一地区。自联盟令(1536年)后与英格兰合并,它同时保持了自己的独特文化风格和强烈的民族主义情感。卡迪夫为其首府及最大城市。人口2,790,462

The nationalists have put themselves out of court as desirable rulers of their communities.
nationality(pl.: nationalities)
n. 国籍,民族
There were diplomats of all nationalities in Geneva.
日内瓦有世界各国的外交官。

There are two main nationalities in our village.
我们村子有两大民族。
nationalize(pt.: nationalized, pp.: nationalized, prp.: nationalizing)
v. 国有化
Nationalize the steel industry.
使钢铁工业国有化

Our government will not nationalize or requisition investment any property of investor.
我国政府不会把投资者的资金和财产收归国有或征用。
nationally
ad. 以国民立场,举国一致,全国性
暂无例句
nationwide
a. 全国性的

ad. 在全国范围内
The chairman's speech will be broadcast nationwide.
主席的讲话将向全国广播。

A speech that was broadcast nationwide; nationwide opposition to the tax hike.
全国性的播出的演说;全国性的反对税收增多
native(pl.: natives)
a. 本国的,本土的

n. 本地人
He is a Beijing native.
他是土生土长的北京人。

This house was built of native stones.
这间屋子是用当地的石头建的。
nativity(pl.: nativities)
n. 出生,诞生
The baby's nativity brought them great pleasure.
孩子的诞生给他们带来了巨大的欢乐。
NATO
北大西洋公约组织
Hasn't NATO slaked his lust for blood?
难道北约还没有满足他的血腥的欲望吗?

Our Embassy was devastated by three bombs of NATO.
我们的使馆被北约的三枚炸弹炸毁了。
natty
a. 整洁的,漂亮的
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natural(pl.: naturals)
a. 自然的,正常的
I prefer to see animals living in their natural state.
我宁愿看处于野生状态的动物。

It's quite natural that you should succeed.
你的成功是很自然的事情。
natural gas
天然气
They continued down until they came to some pockets of natural gas.
他们继续往下钻, 终於找到了一些天然气的气阱.

Any of several highly volatile, flammable liquid mixtures of hydrocarbons distilled from petroleum, coal tar, and natural gas and used as fuel, as solvents, and in making various chemicals.
石脑油一种高度挥发性的易燃液态碳氢化合物混合物,从石油、煤焦油和天然气中提炼出来,并用作石油、溶剂和制造各种化合物中
natural law
自然法则
We must follow the natural law.
我们必须遵守自然法则。

In violation of a natural law.
不自然的违反一条自然规律的
natural resource
自然资源
If I may refer back to the problem we discussed, I think we shall stress on the conservation of our natural resource.
请允许我重提我们刚才讨论过的问题,我想我们应该强调保存我们的自然资源。

Immeasurable quantity of natural resource was lost forever through misuse.
无法估量的自然资源因被滥用而永远丧失了。
natural selection
n. [生]自然选择,物竞天择说
A systematic long-term change of this kind suggests the action of natural selection and indicates that female skeletal characteristics confer greater fitness. But is this the whole story.
这种长期的系统变化说明自然选择的作用,并表明女性骨骼的特性较大的适应性。但是,情况完全是这样的吗?
naturalism
n. 自然(状态)
One who believes in and follows the tenets of naturalism.
自然主义者信仰和追随自然主义信条的人
naturalist(pl.: naturalists)
n. 自然主义者,博物学者
He is a naturalist who studies animals and plants.
他是个研究动植物的博物学家。

The naturalist told us many stories about birds.
博物学家给我们讲述了许多有关鸟儿的故事。
naturalistic
a. 自然的,自然主义的,博物学的
暂无例句
naturalize(pt.: naturalized, pp.: naturalized, prp.: naturalizing)
vt. 使(外国人)入籍,归化
English sporting terms have been naturalized in many languages.
英语的运动术语已被多种语言采用.
naturally
ad. 自然地
Try to act naturally, even if you're tense.
即使紧张也不要做作.

Plants grow naturally in such a good climate.
在这麽好的气候条件下, 植物可以自然生长.
naturalness
n. 自然,当然,本然
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nature(pl.: natures)
n.自然,自然界,自然状态; 本性,天性,性质; 质; 性格; 性; 本质
It's her nature to be generous.
慷慨大方是她的天性。

Nature is at its best in spring.
春天里万物欣欣向荣。
naught
n. 无价值(零)
All his work came to naught when the fire destroyed the house he was building.
大火烧毁了他正在建的房子,他的一切成绩化为乌有。

His crime has gained him naught.
他既犯了罪又一无所获.
naughty
a. 顽皮的,淘气的
You naughty boy! I've told you not to play in the street.
你这顽皮孩子!我说过,叫你别在马路上玩。

The naughty boy played a neat trick.
这个淘气的小男孩玩了一个巧妙的花招。
nausea
n. 反胃,晕船,极度的不快
Experiencing nausea; nauseated.
感到反胃的;恶心的

A feeling of unease or mild nausea caused especially by fearful anticipation.
因害怕而发抖特别是由于可怕的预感而引起的不适感觉或轻度的恶心呕吐
nauseate(pt.: nauseated, pp.: nauseated, prp.: nauseating)
v. 作呕,产生恶感,厌恶
The idea of eating raw shellfish nauseates me.
我一想到吃生贝就恶心.
nauseous
a. 令人作呕的
She felt/was nauseous during the sea crossing.
她渡海时觉得恶心.

I feel a bit nauseous.
我感到有点恶心。
nautical
a. 海上的,航海的,船员的
暂无例句
Navajo(pl.: Navajo)
n. 纳瓦霍人(美国最大的印第安部落)
A usually earth-covered Navajo dwelling traditionally built with the entrance facing east.
泥盖木屋那瓦和人居住的通常用泥土抹盖的房子,传统入口朝东
naval
a. 海军的,军舰的
The naval officer asked him to stay away from the base.
那位海军军官让他离开基地。

"In naval parlance, the left side of a ship is the port side."
"用海军的用语来说,船的左边称为左舷。"
nave
n. 本堂,中央部,车轮的中心部
People gathered in the nave of the house.
人们聚拢在房子的中间。

If I made big money, you would nave a cut of the cake.
我要是赚了大钱的话,少不了有你的一份。
navel
n. 肚脐,中央,中心
An encircling band for holding in a baby's protruding navel.
脐带连于婴儿突出的肚脐上的环绕带

Having a central mark or depression resembling a navel.
脐状的有象肚脐一样的中间的印记或凹陷
navigable
a. 可航行的,可通船的,适于航行的

a. 容易环绕的.
The canal is navigable all the year.
这条运河全年可通航。

With its engine broken, this great ship was not navigable.
这条大船的马达坏了,无法再航行了。
navigate(pt.: navigated, pp.: navigated, prp.: navigating)
v. 航行,驾驶,操纵
Who first navigated the Atlantic Ocean?
是谁首先横渡大西洋?

I'll drive the car if you hold the map and navigate.
如果你拿着地图指路,我就来开车。
navigation
n. 航行,航海
Navigation is difficult on this river because of the hidden rocks.
因为河上有暗礁,所以在这条河上航行很困难。

The compass is an instrument of navigation.
罗盘是航行仪器。
navigational
a. 导航的(航海的)
Not having proper navigational aids the pilot had been unaware of the changing conditions and had flown the plane right into the eye of the tropical storm.
由于没有适当的导航援助,飞行员不了解周围气候的变化情况,将飞机直接飞入了热带飓风眼内。
navigator(pl.: navigators)
n. 航海家
The man is a sixteenth Spanish navigator.
那个人是十六世纪的航海家。

They were a group of early navigators.
他们是一群早期的航海家。
navy(pl.: navies)
n. 海军
Britain has always had a large navy, called the Royal Navy.
英国一直有一支强大的海军,称为皇家海军。

The army, navy and airforce are all controlled by the Ministry of Defense.
陆海空军皆由国防部控制。
nay(pl.: nays)
ad. 否,不,不但如是

n. 拒绝,反对,投反对票
I suspect, nay, I am certain, that he is wrong.
我怀疑,不,我肯定他错了。

I'm sure you'll not say me nay.
我相信你不会拒绝我的。
naysayer
n. 否定者,怀疑主义者
暂无例句
Nazi(pl.: Nazis)
n. 纳粹党人

a. 纳粹党的
The ideology and practice of the Nazis, especially the policy of racist nationalism, national expansion, and state control of the economy.
纳粹主义纳粹党的意识和实施,尤其是种族国家主义,国家扩张,政府控制经济的政策

Additional territory deemed necessary to a nation, especially Nazi Germany, for its continued existence or economic well-being.
生存空间被认为对一民族,尤指纳粹德国的继续生存或经济富足所必需的额外领土
nazism
n. 纳粹主义
In Nazism, a Caucasian Gentile, especially of Nordic type.
北欧人在纳粹用语中,指非犹太教徒的白种人,尤指北欧人
NBA
=Narrow-Band Allocation 窄带分配

美国职业篮球联赛
暂无例句
neap
a. 小潮的,最低潮的
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near
a. 近的,近亲的,近似的

ad. 接近,亲近,节俭

prep. 靠近,近乎
Can you tell me the nearest way to the railway station?
你能告诉我去火车站最近的路吗?

The job is at last nearing completion.
这项工作终於快要完成了。
nearby
a. 附近的

ad. 在附近

prep. 在...附近
He roped his horse on a nearby tree.
他把马拴到附近的一棵树上。

We/Our ears are becoming attuned to the noise of the new factory nearby.
我们[我们的耳朵]逐渐适应了附近新工厂的噪声.
nearest
最近的(near的最高级)
Britain's nearest neighbour is France.
英国最近的邻居是法国。

We go to play badminton in the nearest gym every Sunday.
每个星期天我们都去最近的体育馆打羽毛球。
nearly
ad. 几乎,差不多
The train was nearly full.
火车差不多满座了。

The matter concerns him nearly.
这事与他有密切关系。
nearsighted
a. 近视的
No doubt the committee will wave aside his nearsighted view.
毫无疑问委员会对他的肤浅之见会置之不理的。
neat
a. 整洁的,巧妙的,端正的
He keeps his office neat and tidy.
他保持办公室清洁整齐。

The naughty boy played a neat trick.
这个淘气的小男孩玩了一个巧妙的花招。
neatly
ad. 整洁地
He added up the list of figures and ruled it off neatly.
他将那一栏数字加起来,之后很整洁地在下面划了一条直线。

Rule out neatly any words which you do not wish the examiner to read.
整洁地划上直线删除你不希望主考人批阅的任何话。
neatness
n. 整洁,干净
Your room is a marvel of neatness and order.
你的房间整洁得出奇.

My sister has been preaching at me again about my lack of neatness.
我姐姐再次教训我,说我不知道整洁。
nebula(pl.: nebulae)
n. 星云,云翳
You can see nebulae in the clear summer sky.
在晴朗的夏夜可以看到天上的星云。
nebulae
n. 星云
You can see nebulae in the clear summer sky.
在晴朗的夏夜可以看到天上的星云。
nebulous
a. 星云的,星云状的,朦胧的
Nebulous assurances of future cooperation.
对未来合作的含糊的保证
necessaries
必需品
Give us the luxuries of life and we will dispense with necessaries.
请赐给我们以人生的奢侈品吧,我们将会扔掉一切必需品的。

Our income allows only the necessaries of life.
我们的收入只能购买最起码的生活必需品。
necessarily
ad. 必然,必定
Necessarily or demonstrably true; incontrovertible.
必然真实的,可明确论证的;无可置疑的

The constitution of a primitive society is not necessarily simple.
原始社会的结构并不一定就是简单的。
necessary(pl.: necessaries)
a. 必需的,必要的

n. [pl.]必需品
Is it necessary for me to attend the meeting?
我真的必须参加这个会议吗?

The necessary outcome of a war is a fall in production.
战争带来的必然结果就是生产力下降。
necessitate(pt.: necessitated, pp.: necessitated, prp.: necessitating)
v. 迫使,使...成为必需,需要
Your proposal will necessitate borrowing more money.
依你的建议就必须增加借款。

It's an unpopular measure, but the situation necessitates it.
这是不得人心的办法,但形势需要这样做。
necessitous
a. 贫困的,急需的
暂无例句
necessity(pl.: necessities)
n. 需要,必需品,必然
The doctor asked us to call him during the night except in case of necessity.
医生吩咐我们,除非必须,否则不要在夜里叫他。

Necessity is the mother of invention.
需要是发明之母。
neck(pt.: necked, pp.: necked, prp.: necking, pl.: necks)
n. 脖子,颈
The fans of the actress craned their necks to catch a glimpse of their idol.
那位女演员的崇拜者们伸长了脖子想看一看他们崇拜的偶像。

The two of them were necking on a park bench.
他们俩在公园的长凳上拥抱亲吻。
neck and neck
ad. 并驾齐驱
Russia and the United States are neck and neck in the race to send a manned spacecraft to Mars.
苏联和美国在发射载人宇宙飞船去火星的研制方面,可以说是并驾齐驱,不相上下。

The two contestants are neck and neck with 20 points each.
比赛双方各得20分, 打成平局.
necklace(pl.: necklaces)
n. 项链
I lost my crystal necklace at the party.
我在晚会上丢失了水晶项链。

She wears a pearl necklace today.
今天她戴了一条珍珠项链。
necktie(pl.: neckties)
n. 领带
Their boss told them that they must wear neckties in the company.
他们的老板告诉他们在公司里必须打领带。

A wide road; a wide necktie.
宽阔的道路;宽大的领带
necrology(pl.: necrologies)
n. 讣闻,死者名册
暂无例句
necromancy
n. 通灵术,巫术
暂无例句
necropolis(pl.: necropolises)
n. 公墓
暂无例句
necrosis
n. 坏疽,脱疽,骨疽
暂无例句
nectar
n. 花蜜,甜美的饮料
Any of several small, often brilliantly colored Australasian parrots that feed primarily on soft fruits or the nectar and pollen of flowers and blooming trees.
短尾鹦鹉一种澳大拉西亚的体小、通常色彩鲜艳的鹦鹉,主要食软果或水果原汁花与开花树木和花的蜜
need(pt.: needed, pp.: needed, prp.: needing, pl.: needs)
n. 需要,必须,缺乏

v. 需要,必需

conj. 需要
If I need you to come and help I'll call.
如果我需要你来帮忙,我会打电话的。

You needn't talk so loud.
你说话的声音用不着那么大。
needful
a. 必要的
You should do what is needful as soon as possible.
你应该尽快做必须做的事。

The baby's crying; I'd better go and do the needful.
孩子哭了,我最好还是去看看要做些什麽。
needle(pt.: needled, pp.: needled, prp.: needling, pl.: needles)
n. 针

v. 用针缝
The road looks beautiful covered by golden pine needles.
这条路上铺满了金黄色的松针,看上去美极了。

She tried to needle me into losing my temper.
她想方设法惹我发脾气。
needlelike
a. 针状的
暂无例句
needlepoint
n. 针尖
暂无例句
needles
折页顶针
The road was covered with fir needles.
这条路上铺满了冷杉针叶。

The road looks beautiful covered by golden pine needles.
这条路上铺满了金黄色的松针,看上去美极了。
needless
a. 不需要的
Needless to say, he kept his promise.
不用说,他信守了他的诺言。

Needless to say, learning without thinking is useless.
不用说,学而不思则罔。
needlessly
a. 毫无必要的
You are fretting yourself needlessly.
你是在不必要地折磨自己。

New and often needlessly novel.
新但无价值的新的但常是不必要的新奇的
needlework
n. 针线活,缝纫手艺
She is good at needlework.
她擅长刺绣。

This schoolgirl likes to do some needlework.
这个女学生喜欢做针线活。
needn't
need not之缩写
暂无例句
needs
n. 需要

v. 需要,必须

ad. 必须地,一定地
The brain needs a continuous supply of blood.
大脑需要不断地供血。

A juggler needs great dexterity.
玩杂耍的人必须手指非常灵巧。
needy
a. 贫穷的,贫困的,生活艰苦的
The rich man gave much food to needy people.
那位富翁给了穷人很多食物。

There are many needy families in our village.
我们村子有很多贫困家庭。
nefarious
a. 违法的,邪恶的
暂无例句
negate(pt.: negated, pp.: negated, prp.: negating)
v. 否定,否认,打消
These facts negate your theory.
这些事实否定了你的理论.

How can you negate God?
你怎麽能否定上帝的存在?
negation
n. 否定,否认
This theory is a negation of all traditional beliefs.
这理论否定了一切传统信念.

Shaking the head is a sign of negation.
摇头表示否认.
negative(pt.: negatived, pp.: negatived, prp.: negativing, pl.: negatives)
a. 否定的,负的,消极的

n. 底片,负数

vt. 否定
I have a negative opinion on the value of this idea.
我对这个主意持反对意见。

Relating to or designating a quantity, number, angle, or direction opposite to another designated as negative.
正向的关于或表明与另一个表示为负的相反的数量、数字、角度或方向的
negatively
ad. 否定地(负地)
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neglect(pt.: neglected, pp.: neglected, prp.: neglecting)
n. 疏忽,忽略,怠慢

v. 疏忽,忽视,不顾
Don't neglect to lock the door when you leave.
你走时别忘了锁门。

You've been neglecting your work.
你对工作不够重视。
neglected
a. 被忽视的
The threat of a neglected cold is for doctor what the threat of purgatory is for priest- a gold mine.
被忽视的感冒所构成的威胁对医生来说,正如地狱所构成的威胁之对牧师——都是一座金矿。

Lacking benefits given to others; neglected.
冷落的没有好处以给别人的;被忽视的
neglectful
a. 疏忽的,不注意的 (of)
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negligence
n. 疏忽,粗心大意
The accident was due to her negligence.
这次事故是因她疏忽所致。

His negligence was nothing less than criminal.
他的粗心大意无异於犯罪.
negligent
a. 疏忽的,粗心的,不在意的
She was taxed with negligence/with having been negligent.
她被指控疏忽职守.

I was negligent, I admit it.
我太疏忽大意,这一点我承认。
negligible
a. 可以忽略的,微不足道的
The risks were represented as negligible.
把这麽冒险的事说得微不足道.

The damage to my car is negligible.
我的汽车的损坏是极轻微的。
negotiable
a. 可磋商的,可转让的,可通行的
The road is only negotiable in the dry season.
这条道只有在旱季才能通行。

He says his claim is not negotiable.
他说他的要求是不容讨价还价的。
negotiate(pt.: negotiated, pp.: negotiated, prp.: negotiating)
v. 商议,谈判,交涉
The company has negotiated a new contract with its staff.
公司已经和全体员工商定了一项新合同。

We've decided to negotiate with the employers about our wage claim.
我们决定就工资问题与雇主谈判。
negotiation(pl.: negotiations)
n. 谈判,协商
Negotiation of the slippery road was not easy.
通过这条很滑的路并不容易。

The contract is still under negotiation.
这项合同仍在商谈之中。
negotiator
n. 磋商者,交涉者,议定者
The negotiator produce a new set of figures.
谈判者们提出了一组新数字。

A tough negotiator who had a number of cards up his sleeve.
一个拥有很多锦囊妙计的难以对付的谈判者
Negro(pl.: Negroes)
a. 黑人的

n. 黑人
It's impolite to call the black people Negros.
称呼黑人为Negro是不礼貌的。

The Negro prisoner was forced to wear a ball and chain attached to one of his ankles.
那个黑人囚犯被迫在一只脚上带上了系有铁球的脚链。
Negroid
n.&a. 黑人(似的)
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Nehru
n. (印度前总理,独立运动领袖)尼赫鲁
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neigh(pt.: neighed, pp.: neighed, prp.: neighing, pl.: neighs)
v.&n. 马嘶,马嘶声
He heard the horse's neigh in the distance.
他听到远处马嘶声。
neighbor(pt.: neighbored, pp.: neighbored, prp.: neighboring, pl.: neighbors)
n. 邻居

v. 邻接,毗邻而居,友好
Britain's nearest neighbor is France.
英国最近的邻居是法国。

She resigned her children to the care of a neighbor.
她委托邻居照顾她的孩子。
neighborhood(pl.: neighborhoods)
n. 附近,邻近
You'll find the hotel in the neighborhood.
你会在附近找到这家旅店。

The whole neighborhood praises him.
四周邻居都称赞他。
neighboring
a. 附近的,邻近的,邻接的
The Zulus conquered all the neighboring tribes.
祖鲁人征服了所有邻近的部落。

The country agreed to confederate with the neighboring country for mutual safety.
这个国家同意为了共同的安全而与邻国结盟。
neighbour(pt.: neighboured, pp.: neighboured, prp.: neighbouring, pl.: neighbours)
n. 邻居(邻近的东西,邻近值)

vt 邻接(相邻,接近)
Britain's nearest neighbour is France.
英国最近的邻居是法国。

My neighbour is always putting on airs.
我的邻居总是装腔作势。
Neil
n. 尼尔(男子名)
Neil went in advance to say that we were coming.
尼尔先走一步去告诉我们就来。

Neil was convicted of fraud and is serving time in Wormwood Scrubs.
尼尔被判有欺诈罪,现在温华华德·斯克监狱服刑。
neither
a. 皆不,两不

int. 两者都不

conj. 既非,既不
Neither of my sisters drinks coffee.
我的两个姐妹都不喝咖啡。

Neither chair is comfortable.
两把椅子坐起来都不舒服。
nemesis
n. 报应,给与惩罚的人,天罚
暂无例句
neocortex
n. [解]新(大脑) 皮层
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neolithic
a. 新石器时代的
A stone implement of the Neolithic Period.
新石器新石器时代的石头器具
neologism
n. 新字,新义
She caught up a popular neologism from the newspapers.
她急忙采用了报刊上流行的一种新词语。

I don't think these neologisms worth passing on to beginners.
我认为这些新词不值得教给初学者。
neon
n. 氖
A colorless, odorless, tasteless, gaseous mixture, mainly nitrogen(approximately78 percent) and oxygen(approximately21 percent) with lesser amounts of argon, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, neon, helium, and other gases.
空气一种无色、无嗅、无味的气体混合物,主要由氮气(约占78%)和氧气(约占21%)组成,还有少量的氩、二氧化碳、氢、氖、氦及其它气体
neonate
n. 初生婴儿
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neophyte
n. 初学者,新手
A neophyte at politics.
初涉政界的人
neoplasm
n. 瘤,赘生物
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Nepal
n. 尼泊尔
One of the major schools of Buddhism, active in Japan, Korea, Nepal, Mongolia, and China, which teaches social concern and universal salvation.
大乘佛教佛教的主要流派之一,流传于日本、朝鲜、尼泊尔、蒙古和中国,教导人们关心社会和普渡众生。

A native or inhabitant of Nepal.
尼泊尔人尼泊尔国人或居民
nephew(pl.: nephews)
n. 侄子,外甥
My nephew is a naughty boy.
我侄子是一个淘气的孩子。

To my surprise, I found my nephew dressed in a girl's skirt.
令我惊奇的是, 我侄子穿着女孩的裙子。
nephritis
n. 肾炎
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nepotism
n. 裙带关系
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Neptune
n. 海王星
The planets of our solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
我们太阳系的行星有水星、金星、地球、火星、木星、土星、天王星、海王星。

The satellite of Neptune that is third in distance from the planet.
海王卫二海王星的卫星,离该行星的距离处于第三位
nerd
n. [俚语]讨厌鬼,呆子
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nerve(pt.: nerved, pp.: nerved, prp.: nerving, pl.: nerves)
n. 神经(生物),精神,勇气,叶脉

v. 鼓起勇气
You'll need plenty of nerve to sit beside him when he is driving.
他开车的时候,你得有足够的胆量才敢坐在他旁边。

His wife has a fit of nerves again this morning.
今天早晨他的妻子又发了一通神经。
nerve cell
n. [解]神经元,神经细胞
The human brain contains several billion nerve cells, which are connected with one another by fine nerves.
人类的大脑含有几十亿个神经细胞,这些细胞由纤细的神经将彼此连接起来。

A group of specialized nerve cells or a localized mass of gray matter in the brain or spinal cord.
神经核一组专门的神经细胞或存在于大脑或脊髓中灰物质的局部块
nerve fiber
n. [解]神经元,神经纤维
Any of various elongated cells or threadlike structures, especially a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber.
神经纤维尤指肌纤维或神经纤维等各种长形细胞或线状组织中的任一种

The sheath of connective tissue enclosing a bundle of nerve fibers.
经来膜包裹住神经纤维的膜状结缔组织
nerveless
a. 无力的,无力气的,松懈的
The knife fell from her nerveless fingers.
刀子从她那无力的手中落下.
nerve-racking
a. 伤脑筋的
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nerves
n. 神经紧张

vt. 鼓起勇气
Her nerves were frayed by the noises in the street.
街上的噪音使她神经紧张。

The railways carriages containing terrorists and hostages were two hundred yards away across an open field. Both sides prepared for a long drawn-out battle of nerves.
这列载着恐怖分子和人质的火车,停在一个空旷地带对面200码外的地方。双方准备进行长时间的心理战。
nervous
a. 紧张的
Are you nervous in the dark?
你在黑暗中感到害怕吗?

The quality or state of being nervous.
神经质神经紧张的性质或状态
nervous breakdown
精神崩溃
She suffered a nervous breakdown.
她患神经衰弱.

"Don't carry on living this pace: You'll wind up with a nervous breakdown"
"别继续以这种节奏节生活:你会得神经衰弱症的。"
nervous system
神经系统
The doctors shall operate on his central nervous system.
医生们将要对他的中枢神经系统动手术。

It is reported that this disease attacks the central nervous system.
据报道说这种疾病破坏中枢神经系统。
nervously
ad. 神经质地

焦急地
She was gnawing her nails nervously.
她正在神经质地咬指甲。

The surgeon was operating on my wife. I had to wait it out nervously sitting outside.
医生正在给我妻子动手术,我不得不焦急地坐在外面等结果。
nervousness
n. 神经紧张,情绪不安
He laughed to cover (ie hide) his nervousness.
他哈哈大笑以遮掩紧张的心情.

An outward show of confidence concealed his nervousness.
他表现出很有信心的样子以掩盖内心的紧张.
nervy
a. 易激动的
But why is it doctor that I am always so nervy, tense and ready to jump on anybody...
可是大夫,为什么我总是感到神经质、紧张、爱发脾气……
nest(pt.: nested, pp.: nested, prp.: nesting, pl.: nests)
n. 巢,窝

v. 筑巢;嵌入
The bird is building a nest of straw and twigs.
这只鸟在用稻草和小树枝筑巢。

The swallows nested under the eaves.
燕子在屋檐下筑巢。
nested
嵌套的
The redbreasts nested in the trees in our garden.
知更鸟在我们庭院里的树上做巢。

The swallows nested under the eaves.
燕子在屋檐下筑巢。
nestle(pt.: nestled, pp.: nestled, prp.: nestling)
v. 舒适地坐定,挨靠,安置
I nestled down on the big sofa and began to read novels.
我舒适地靠在大沙发上,开始看小说。

The egg nestled in the long grass.
蛋隐藏在高草中.
nestling
n. 尚未离巢的小鸟
The little girl is nestling closely up to her mother.
小女孩紧紧地偎依在她妈妈身边。

I nestled down on the big sofa and began to read novels.
我舒适地靠在大沙发上,开始看小说。
net
n. 网,净利,实价

a. 净余的,纯粹的

v. 用网捕,撒网,净赚
They netted the fruit trees to protect them from birds.
他们用网覆盖住果树以使其免遭鸟害。

The net weight of this jar of coffee is 180 grams.
这瓶咖啡净重180克。
nether
a. 下面的,下方的,下界的
Her nether lip trembled.
她的下唇颤抖着。
Netherlands
n. 荷兰,地区名
The Netherlands are washed by the North Sea.
荷兰濒临北海。

The capture of Brill must rank as a turning-point not only in Netherlands history but in world history: an event of the order of the fall of the Bastille, or the execution of Charles I.
擒获布里尔不仅在荷兰历史上而且在世界历史上都应视为一个转折点—一个和攻克巴斯底狱或绞死查理士一世一样的重大事件。
nethermost
a. 最低的,最下方的
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nettle(pt.: nettled, pp.: nettled, prp.: nettling, pl.: nettles)
n. 荨麻

v. 以荨麻刺,激怒
Nettle is a kind of common wild plant.
荨麻是一种普通的野生植物。

It was clear that my remarks nettled her.
显然,我的言语激怒了她。
network(pt.: networked, pp.: networked, prp.: networking, pl.: networks)
n. 网络

vt. 联络,交流
Do you know the three USA television networks?
你知道美国的三大电视网吗?

The company has a network of shops all over the country.
这家公司有着遍布全国的商店网。
networking
n. 一种互助性的网络体系,计算机网络的设计
The company has a network of shops all over the country.
这家公司有着遍布全国的商店网。

Do you know the three USA television networks?
你知道美国的三大电视网吗?
neural
a. 神经的
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neuron
n. 神经原,神经细胞
暂无例句
neurosis(pl.: neuroses)
n. 神经症,神经衰弱症
暂无例句
neurotic(pl.: neurotics)
a. 神经病的,神经过敏的

n. 神经病患者
He is a bit neurotic, but his wife is a very stable person.
他有点神经质,但他的妻子是一个非常稳重的人。

Neurotic about punctuality.
过敏性的神经官能症的
neutral(pl.: neutrals)
a. 中立的,中性的

n. 中立者
When you start the engine, be sure the car is in neutral.
你在发动引擎时,一定要让汽车处于空档。

That country remained neutral in the war.
那个国家在那场战争中保持中立。
neutrality
n. 中立
Italy declared for neutrality in this war.
在这次战争中意大利宣布中立。

The ship was prized for violating neutrality.
那艘船因违犯中立而被捕获。
neutralize(pt.: neutralized, pp.: neutralized, prp.: neutralizing)
v. 使中立,使成中立地带,中和
I am doing an experiment of neutralizing acid.
我在做一个中和酸的实验。

A protein substance produced in the blood or tissues in response to a specific antigen, such as a bacterium or a toxin. Antibodies destroy or weaken bacteria and neutralize organic poisons, thus forming the basis of immunity.
抗体,免疫体血液或组织针对某种抗原如细菌或毒素而产生的蛋白质物质。抗体消灭细菌或削弱其作用,中和有机毒素,因而形成免疫力
neutron
n. 中子
A particle, such as an electron, a proton, or a neutron, having half-integral spin and obeying statistical rules requiring that not more than one in a set of identical particles may occupy a particular quantum state.
费密子一种如电子、质子或中子等自旋为半整数的基本粒子,具有一种使得不可能有多于一个的粒子占有任何一个特殊的量子力学态的量子力学对称性

An isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron in the nucleus having an atomic weight of2.014.
氘氢的一种同位素,在其原子核内有一个质子和一个中子,其原子重量为2。014
never
ad. 从不
I will never forget your kindness.
我永远忘不了你的好意。

We never flinch from difficulties.
在困难面前我们决不退缩。
nevertheless
ad. 仍然,不过

conj. 然而,不过
The news may be unexpected; nevertheless, it's true.
这消息也许是出乎预料,但它是真的。

The experiment failed. It was, nevertheless, worth making.
试验没有成功,尽管如此,还是值得做的。
new
a. 新的

n. 新的东西
She is new to this country.
她对这个国家还不熟悉。

They sell new and used furniture.
他们出售新旧家具。
newborn
a. 新生的
She gazed at the newborn infant and smiled.
她望着这个初生的婴儿笑了。

The newborn is lovely.
那个婴儿很可爱。
newcomer(pl.: newcomers)
n. 新来的人
They are almost all newcomers except me.
除了我他们大部分都是新来者。

I don't like the newcomer.
我不喜欢那个新来的人。
newly
ad. 崭新,新改,以新方法
The newly ploughed fields smelt sweet.
新犁过的土地散发着芳香。

A region of southwest Yugoslavia bordering on the Adriatic Sea. An ancient Balkan state, it long resisted the Turks and from1910 to1918 was an independent kingdom. Montenegro then joined the newly formed Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, which became Yugoslavia after1929.
黑山南斯拉夫西南部一地区,位于亚得里亚海沿岸。古代巴尔干国,它长期抵抗土耳其,并于1910至1918年间成为独立王国。后来加入了由塞尔维亚、克罗地亚和斯洛文尼亚新组成的王国,这一王国在1929年后成为南斯拉夫
news
n. 新闻,消息
I haven't heard any news from my son lately.
我最近没听到我儿子的任何音讯。

I heard it on the 7 o'clock news.
我在七点钟的新闻报道中听到了这则消息。
newsgroup
新闻组
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newsletter
n. 时事通讯,时事分析,时事传报
Company policy; a company newsletter.
公司政策;公司业务通讯
newspaper(pt.: newspapered, pp.: newspapered, prp.: newspapering, pl.: newspapers)
n. 报纸
I learned this piece of news from the newspaper this morning.
我是今天早晨从报纸上知道这条消息的。

We have subscribed to an evening newspaper.
我们已经订阅了一份晚报。
next
a. 下一个的

ad. 其次

n. 下一个

prep. 靠近
What will you do next?
接下来你要干什么?

If I miss this train I'll catch the next one.
如果我错过了这班火车,就赶乘下一班。
nibble(pt.: nibbled, pp.: nibbled, prp.: nibbling, pl.: nibbles)
n. 轻咬,啃

v. 一点点地咬,慢慢啃

vt. 咬
Food and rent nibbled away at the money they had saved.
花在食物和房租上的钱把他们的积蓄一点一点耗掉了。

The mice have nibbled a hole in the cheese.
老鼠在奶酪上啃出了一个洞。
nice
a. 美好的,令人愉快的
How nice of you to do that!
你那样做真是太好了!

It's nice meeting you.
很高兴认识你。
nicely
ad. 漂亮地,爽快地,恰好地
This sport jacket will match those pants nicely.
这件运动衫和那条短裤很相配。

The beef is roasting nicely on the spit.
这块牛肉在烤肉叉上烤得很好。
nicety(pl.: niceties)
n. 精密,正确,纤细
He judged the distance to a nicety.
他判断距离很正确。

The manner in which she received him was calculated to a nicety to seem cool without being uncivil.
她接待他时始终准确地把握好分寸,看似冷淡,却不失礼。
niche(pt.: niched, pp.: niched, prp.: niching, pl.: niches)
n. 壁龛(适当的位置)

vt 放在适当的位置
He found the right niche for himself.
他发现了一个适合他的职位。

Claude was probably a humbug, whose vanity, ambition, and intelligence led him to carve out a niche as the wickedest man in the world; there is always room for a sadist at the top.
克劳德或许不过是个骗子,他的虚荣、野心和才智使他在世上恶人中争得魁首之名:有残忍癖,总能爬上顶端。
nickel(pt.: nickeled, pp.: nickeled, prp.: nickeling, pl.: nickels)
n. 镍,镍币,五分镍币

v. 镀镍于
Can you give me a dime for two nickels?
你能不能用两个五分镍币给我换一个一毛的镍币?

Rick found a sure-enough nickel.
里克发现一个纯正的镍币。
nickname(pt.: nicknamed, pp.: nicknamed, prp.: nicknaming, pl.: nicknames)
n. 绰号,昵称

v. 给...取绰号,叫错名字
Jess is just my nickname - my real name is Jessica.
杰西只是我的昵称,我的真名是杰西卡。

They nicknamed him "Lofty" because he was so tall.
他们给他起了个绰号叫“高个儿”, 因为他身材很高。
nicotine
n. 尼古丁
Smokers who inhale are likely to become addicted to nicotine.
吸烟的人容易对尼古丁上瘾.
niece(pl.: nieces)
n. 侄女,外甥女
My niece always clings to me whenever she is at my home.
我侄女只要一到我家里就缠着我不放。

You should take care of your niece for the sake of your sister.
看在姐妹的份上, 你应该照顾你的侄女。
Nigeria
n. 尼日利亚
Back in Nigeria we used to play a lot of tennis.
我们以前在尼日利亚经常打网球。

Nigeria is my home, but I'm living in London just now.
尼日利亚是我的家乡,但现在我住在伦敦。
Nigerian
n. 尼日利亚人
暂无例句
niggard
n. 吝啬鬼
The niggard contributed little to them.
这个吝啬鬼几乎就没捐钱给他们。

Don't expect that niggard to invite you to dinner.
别指望那个吝啬鬼会请你吃饭。
niggardly
a. 吝啬的, 小气的
Giving or spending money grudgingly; niggardly.
吝啬的给予或花钱吝啬的;小气的
nigger
n. 黑鬼(对黑人的蔑称)
暂无例句
niggle(pt.: niggled, pp.: niggled, prp.: niggling)
v. 挑剔,吹毛求疵
Our lawyers will niggle over every little detail of the case.
我们的律师们会就这个案件的每一个细节进行辩论。

I don't see why they should niggle over paying a few pounds into the fund. They're rich enough.
我不理解他们为什么对给这笔资金支付几个英镑的小事大动脑筋,他够富的了。
niggling
a. 琐碎的,费神的
Stop niggling about every penny we spend.
别再为我们花的每个小钱费心思了.

A pointless dispute over niggling details.
在琐碎小事上的一次无礼争吵
nigh
a. 在附近的

ad. 在附近地

prep. 近于
The time is drawn nigh.
时间已近。

The nigh horse.
左边的那匹马
night(pl.: nights)
n. 夜晚
Night began to fall.
夜幕降临。

You've been having too many late nights recently.
你近来晚睡的次数太多了.
night blindness
夜盲
Affected with night blindness.
夜盲的由夜盲症引起的

Lack of vitamin A affect the body's growth and resistance to disease and can cause night blindness.
体内缺乏维生素A,会影响身体发育,降低对疾病的抵抗力,并可导致夜盲症。
nightclub(pt.: nightclubbed, pp.: nightclubbed, prp.: nightclubbing, pl.: nightclubs)
n. 夜总会
She earned her living by singing in a nightclub.
她靠在夜总会唱歌谋生.

A restaurant or nightclub providing short programs of live entertainment.
卡巴莱酒馆提供临时表演和短小节目的餐馆或夜总会
nightfall
n. 傍晚,黄昏
The period of light between dawn and nightfall; the interval from sunrise to sunset.
白天,白昼黎明和黄昏之间有光的一段时间;从日出到日落的间隔

Let's push on it's nearly nightfall.
咱们继续往前走吧--天快黑了.
nightgown(pl.: nightgowns)
n. 睡衣
暂无例句
nightingale(pl.: nightingales)
n. 夜莺
The nightingale sings sweetly at night.
这只夜莺夜里唱得很好听。
nightlife
夜生活
暂无例句
nightly
a. 每夜的,夜间的

ad. 每夜
My husband and I watch the nightly news broadcast everyday.
我丈夫和我每天都看晚间新闻。

Has appeared in two plays; appears on the nightly news.
在两部戏中出场;在晚间新闻节目中露面
nightmare(pl.: nightmares)
n. 恶梦
I have nightmares about falling off a cliff.
我常做恶梦梦见从悬崖上摔下来。

The nightmare gave her the creeps.
那场恶梦使她不寒而栗。
nightshirt
n. 衬衫式长睡衣
暂无例句
nightstand
n. <美>床头几
暂无例句
nighttime
n. 夜间
暂无例句
nihilism
n. 虚无主义,无政府主义
暂无例句
Nike
n. (商标名)耐克
暂无例句
nil
n. 无,全无,零
We can win the rubber 2 games to nil or 2-1.
我们可以以2比零或2比1赢得这三局两胜的比赛.

The effect was nil.
效果为零,效果全无。
Nile
n. 尼罗河[非洲]
She go up the Nile as far as the first crocodile.
她溯尼罗河之源而上,直至遇上第一条鳄鱼。

The nile flood the field and deposit mud on them.
尼罗河泛滥,在田野上淤积一层泥。
nimble
a. 敏捷的,伶俐的,精明的
She knitted a pair of mittens for me with her nimble fingers.
她用灵巧的双手为我织了一副手套。

Characterized by quickness, lightness, and ease of movement; nimble.
敏捷的,灵活的具有迅速、轻巧和易动特点的;灵活的
nine(pl.: nines)
num.&n. 九

pron.&ad. 九(个,只...)
I'll leave for Shanghai at nine.
九点钟,我将赴上海。

What time is it? It is nine o'clock.
现在是几点钟?现在是九点钟。
ninepin
n. 九柱戏中的木柱
There's a lot of flu about people are going down (ie catching the disease) like ninepins.
流感正在蔓延--传染的人越来越多.
nineteen(pl.: nineteens)
十九
There are nineteen students in my class.
我班里有十九个学生。

He was born in the nineties of the nineteen century.
他生于十九世纪九十年代。
nineteenth(pl.: nineteenths)
num. 第十九
This scientist lived in the nineteenth century.
这位科学家生活在十九世纪。

No antenna, no radio, we're back in the nineteenth century!
没有天线,没有无线电,我们回到十九世纪了。
ninetieth
num. 第九十
暂无例句
ninety(pl.: nineties)
num.&n. 九十
He was born in the nineties of the nineteen century.
他生于十九世纪九十年代。

He must be going on for ninety.
他准有九十岁了.
ninth(pl.: ninths)
a. 第九,九分之一
He took the ninth position in his class of forty.
他在40 个人的班级里排第九名。

The body of law established by the Danish invaders and settlers in northeast England in the ninth and tenth centuries.
丹麦法在9世纪和10世纪时,由丹麦入侵者和殖民者在英国东北部施行的法律体系
nip(pt.: nipped, pp.: nipped, prp.: nipping)
n. 捏,挟,小饮

v. 捏,冻伤,小饮
I nipped my finger in the door.
我的手指被门夹了一下。

The dog nipped the postman on the leg.
那只狗咬了邮递员的腿。
nipping
a. 尖酸的,刺骨的
The cold wind nipped at her face.
刺骨的寒风吹在她的脸上。

The dog was nipping at her ankles.
那狗咬著她的脚腕子了.
nipple
n. 牛奶瓶的奶嘴,乳头
暂无例句
nippy
a. 刺骨的,冷冽的,锐利的
A nippy fall day.
寒冷的秋天

An exuberant, nippy puppy.
一只精力旺盛,受咬人的小狗
nirvana
n. 涅盘
暂无例句
nitinol
n. [冶]镍钛诺(镍和钛的非磁性合金)
暂无例句
nitpick
v. 挑剔,吹毛求疵
He can't understand a general argument, he always asks nitpicking little questions.
他不能理解总的论点,总是问一些无关紧要的枝节问题。
nitpicking
a. 挑剔的,吹毛求疵的
暂无例句
nitrate(pt.: nitrated, pp.: nitrated, prp.: nitrating, pl.: nitrates)
n. 硝酸盐
The soil is enriched with nitrates.
土壤里施了硝酸盐肥料。

A cellulose nitrate used as a component of smokeless powder.
火纤维素硝酸纤维素,用于无烟的炸药的组成物质
nitrogen
n. 氮
Nitrogen forms most of the Earth's air.
地球上空气的大部分成分是氮气。

The lamp is full of gaseous nitrogen.
灯里充满了气体氮。
nitrous
a. 含有三价氮的
A gaseous anesthetic, such as nitrous oxide.
气体麻醉剂一种气态的麻醉剂,如二氧化氮
nitrous oxide
一氧化二氮(笑气)
A gaseous anesthetic, such as nitrous oxide.
气体麻醉剂一种气态的麻醉剂,如二氧化氮
Nixon
n. 尼克松(美国第37任总统[1969-1974])
Is, as Mr. Nixon said, our prestige at an all time high?
是否如尼克松先生所说,我们的声望正前所未有的高?

Nixon told us that"the time is past for the United States to compete with one hand tied behind one's back."
尼克松告诉我们“美国可毫不费力地与人竞争的时代已一去不复返了。”
no(pl.: noes)
n. 不,拒绝,否决票

a. 没有,不是,绝非

ad. 不
No smoking.
禁止吸烟。

He has no money.
他没有钱。
No kidding!
别开玩笑!
暂无例句
nobility
n. 贵族,高尚,贵族阶级
He is remembered for the nobility of his character.
他因品质高尚而被人怀念。

The nobility usually resist social changes.
贵族通常反对社会变革。
noble(pl.: nobles)
a. 高尚的,宏伟的,贵族的,高贵的

n. 贵族
He is a man of noble birth.
他出身贵族。

The castle or house of a medieval monarch or noble.
宅邸中世纪王公、贵族的城堡或房宇
nobody(pl.: nobodies)
n. 无足轻重的人

prep. 谁也不

pron. 没有人
I've called but nobody answered.
我打过电话了,但是没有人接。

He wants to be famous---he is tired of being nobody.
他想出名,无名小卒他当腻了。
nod(pt.: nodded, pp.: nodded, prp.: nodding, pl.: nods)
n. 点头,打盹,摆动

v. 点头,打盹,使...摆动
She greeted us with a nod of the head.
她向我们点点头打招呼。

He nodded in agreement with me.
他点头表示同意我的意见。
node
n. 节,结节,瘤

[计算机] 节点
In a network, a route between any two nodes.
网络中任意两个网点之间的一段路由。
nodular
a. 有结节的
暂无例句
noise(pt.: noised, pp.: noised, prp.: noising, pl.: noises)
n. 声音,响声,响声,喧哗声,噪声

v. 谣传
There is so much noise in this restaurant; I can hardly hear you talking.
这个餐厅里太嘈杂了,我几乎听不到你说话。

There must be something wrong with the engine; it's making funny noises.
引擎一定是出了故障,发出一种奇怪的杂音。
noisy
a. 喧闹的,嘈杂的

n. 嘈杂声,响声
It's very noisy in this office.
这间办公室里非常吵。

The little boy is a noisy feeder.
这个小男孩吃东西时发出响声。
nomenclature
n. 命名法,专门语,术语
暂无例句
nominal(pl.: nominals)
a. 名义上的,有名无实的
The chairman is only the nominal ruler of the country.
主席只是那个国家名义上的统治者。

She charged only a nominal fee for her work.
她为所做的工作只收取象征性的费用。
nominate(pt.: nominated, pp.: nominated, prp.: nominating)
v. 提名的
I nominate her to present us at the meeting.
我推荐她代表我们出席会议。

She had been nominated as candidate for the presidency.
她已被提名为总统候选人。
nomination(pl.: nominations)
n. 提名,任命,提名权
His nomination as chief executive was approved by the board.
他被提名为行政总裁的事被董事会批准了。

Who will get the nomination for president?
谁将获得总统提名?
nominee(pl.: nominees)
n. 被提名的人,名义人
暂无例句
none
ad. 一点也不

prep. 没人,毫无

pron. 没有人,没有任何东西
None of the money is mine.
这些钱中没有一文是我的。

My car is none the worse for the accident.
我的汽车遇到事故,但毫无损坏。
nonetheless
ad. 尽管如此(仍然)

conj. 尽管如此(仍然)
暂无例句
nonmetal
n. 非金属物质
暂无例句
nonsense
n. 无意义的事,荒谬的言行,荒唐
What he said is nonsense.
他的话纯粹是胡说。

It was sheer nonsense to trust them.
相信他们纯粹是胡闹。
nonsmoker
n. 不抽烟者
暂无例句
nonzero
非零
暂无例句
noodle
n. 面条
Chinese food is often served with rice or noodles.
中餐常有米饭或面条.

He went to the piano and noodle around until the tune came back to him.
他走到钢琴边随意弹奏起来,一直到他想起那曲子。
noon
n. 正午,中午
The visitor left a little before noon.
来访者在中午前一会儿离开了。

We reckon to arrive in Delhi at noon.
我们估计正午抵达德里.
nor
conj.&ad. 也不,也没有

"或非"

"非或"
He can neither read nor write.
他既不会读也不会写。

Nor am I aware that anyone else knows the secret.
我也不知道别人谁还能知道这个秘密。
norm
n. 标准,规范
Holding the view that the ego is the center, object, and norm of all experience.
自我中心的认为自我是所有的中心、对象和经验的标准的

Criminal behaviour seem to be the norm in this neighbourhood.
犯罪行为似乎是这一带的正常现象。
normal(pl.: normals)
a. 正常的,正规的

n. 正常状态
Everything is absolutely normal.
一切完全正常。

The collapse of the strike enabled the company to resume normal bus services.
罢工的失败使公司恢复了正常的公共汽车营业。
normalization
n. 常态化,正常化,正规化
暂无例句
normalize(pt.: normalized, pp.: normalized, prp.: normalizing)
v. 使常态化,使合标准,使合规格
The editors have normalized the author's rather unusual spelling.
编辑已将作者不太规范的拼写改正过来.

Our relationship has been normalized.
我们的关系正常了.
normally
ad. 正常地
The tendon had been so skillfully grafted in that the boy was able to flex his finger quite normally after four weeks.
腱的接合手术做得非常高明,那个男孩在四个星期之后,就能相当正常地伸屈他的手指了。

I normally get off (work) at 5.30.
我通常是5点30分下班.
north
a. 北,北方(的)

ad. 向北方

n. 北,北方
China lies to the north of Vietnam.
中国位于越南的北面。

The capital and largest city of North Korea, in the southwest-central part of the country. It was an important cultural center and became capital of North Korea in1948. Population, 1,283,000.
平壤朝鲜的首都和最大城市,位于该国的中部偏西南,它是一个重要的文化中心并于1948年成为朝鲜的首都。人口1,283,000
northeast
n. 东北

a. 东北的,向东北的,来自东北的

ad. 向东北,来自东北
The northeast wind was blowing hard at that time.
那时候东北风刮得正紧。

His house is in the northeast of this city.
他的家在这个城市的东北部。
northern
a. 北部的,北方的
In the northern hemisphere, spring is in March and April.
在北半球,春季是三月和四月。

The Confederacy was defeated by the northern states.
南部邦联被北方打败了。
northward
n. 北方,北

a. 向北的

ad. 向北的
暂无例句
northwards
a. 向北的

ad. 向北
The coast sweeps (away) northwards in a wide curve.
海岸呈一大弧形向北伸展.

The escapee ran quickly northward and cut back to the original place.
逃犯迅速向北跑去,然后又突然回到原地。
northwest
n. 西北,西北方

a. 西北的,在西北的,来自西北的

ad. 向西北
The city is located in the northwest part of Canada.
这座城市位于加拿大的西北部。

The tourists drove northwest.
游客们开车向西北而去。
Norwegian
n. 挪威人,挪威语

a. 挪威的,挪威人的,挪威语的
The Norwegians live in a comparatively cold zone.
挪威人生活在比较寒冷的地区。

Do you know Norwegian?
你懂挪威语吗?
nose(pt.: nosed, pp.: nosed, prp.: nosing, pl.: noses)
n. 鼻子,突出部分,嗅觉

v. 嗅到
Many dogs have a good nose.
多数狗嗅觉都很灵。

The horse won by a nose.
那匹马以微弱优势险胜。
nostalgia
n. 乡愁,向往过去,怀旧之情
Her work is pervaded by nostalgia for a past age.
她的作品充满了怀旧之情。

The sight inspired him with nostalgia.
这景象激起了他的怀旧之情。
nostril(pl.: nostrils)
n. 鼻孔
He dislikes his wide nostrils.
他不喜欢自己的宽大的鼻孔。
not
ad. 不

[计算机] "非"
Not everyone likes this book.
并不是每个人都喜欢这本书。

They will not agree.
他们不会同意。
Not at all
一点也不
I'm not at all satisfied.
我一点也不满意。
Not at all.
别客气
notable(pl.: notables)
a. 显著的,著名的

n. 名人
He is a notable artist.
他是一位著名的艺术家。

The difference contrast is notable.
差别对比是显著的。
notably
ad. 显著地(著名地,值得注意地,格外,特别是)
Many students were absent, notably the monitor.
许多学生缺席,特别是连班长也没来。

British writer known for his essays and children's books, notably The Wind in the Willows(1908).
格雷厄姆,肯尼思1859-1932英国作家,以其散文和儿童文学著名,著名的有杨柳风(1908年)
notary(pl.: notaries)
n. 公证人,公证员
That notary is authorised to perform the certain legal functions.
公证人被授权执行某些法律职能。

A written declaration made under oath before a notary public or other authorized officer.
宣誓书在公证人或其他裁判官员面前经宣誓而立下的书面声明
notation(pl.: notations)
n. 记号法,表示法,注释

[计算机] 记法
A notation, usually a question mark, calling attention to an item in order to question its validity or accuracy.
疑问号一个记号,通常为问号,以引起对某一事物的注意以便就其有效性或准确性提出质疑

The authors wish you to read it with a pencil in your hand, for you will often be asked to make certain notations, to write answers to particular questions.
作者们希望你在读这本书的时候手里要拿上一支铅笔,因为我们要求你经常做点笔记,或是将一些具体问题的答案写下来。
notch(pt.: notched, pp.: notched, prp.: notching, pl.: notches)
n. 刻痕,等级,峡谷

v. 刻凹痕,用刻痕计算,得分
I cut a notch in a stick.
我在一根棍子上刻了一个V字形。

With this performance, she has notched up her third championship title.
她因这一成绩而获得第三个冠军称号。
note(pt.: noted, pp.: noted, prp.: noting, pl.: notes)
n. 笔记,注解,备忘录

v. 记录,注解,注意

n. 票据,便条,纸币
Let me note down your address and telephone number.
让我记下你的地址和电话号码。

Please note my words.
请注意我的话。
notebook(pl.: notebooks)
n. 笔记本
Judy bent her face low over the notebook.
朱迪把脸凑近笔记本。

She extracted a small notebook from her handbag.
她从手提包里取出了一个小笔记本。
noted
a. 著名的
This city is noted for its various bridges.
这个城市因为各种桥梁而著称。

Your suggestion has been duly noted.
你的建议已受到注意。
notes
Lotus公司出品的群件系列软件
He pulled a wad of 10 notes out of his pocket.
他从衣袋里掏出一沓面额10英镑的钱.

The speaker had a sheaf of notes on the desk in front of him.
演讲者在他面前的桌子上放着一叠笔记。
noteworthy
a. 值得注意的
A biographical essay presenting the subject's most noteworthy characteristics and achievements.
人物概评表现主要人物最值得注意的特点和成就的传记性的文章

A noteworthy advance in cancer research.
在癌症研究方面引人注意的进步
nothing
ad. 毫不

n. 微不足道的人或事

pron. 什么也没有
Nothing ever happens in this town.
这小镇上什么事也没发生过。

It has nothing to do with you.
这与你无关。
notice(pt.: noticed, pp.: noticed, prp.: noticing, pl.: notices)
n. 注意,布告,通知

v. 注意,通知,留心
Her appearance attracted my notice.
她的外表引起了我的注意。

Did you notice anything peculiar?
你注意到有什么异常的事吗?
noticeable
a. 显而易见的
There's been a noticeable improvement in her handwriting.
她的书法有了明显的进步。

The scar on her forehead is hardly noticeable.
她额头上的伤疤不太明显。
notification
n. 通知,通告,告示

[计算机] 通知
There have been no more notifications of cholera cases in the last week.
上星期已没有霍乱病例的报告.
notify(pt.: notified, pp.: notified, prp.: notifying)
v. 通知,通告,报告
We'll notify her to draw up a contract.
我们将通知她起草一份合同。

She notified us of the meeting.
她通知我们开会。
notion(pl.: notions)
n. 观念,想法,主张
He didn't have a slightest notion of what I meant.
他对我指的是什么没有一点儿概念。

We had a notion that he was telling a lie.
我们当时的看法是他在说谎。
notorious
a. 臭名昭著的
Hitler is a notorious killer.
希特勒是一个臭名昭著的刽子手。

The notorious thief will be put up for trial next week.
那个臭名昭著的偷窃犯将于下周出庭受审。
notwithstanding
ad. 虽然,尽管

prep. 纵使

conj. 虽然
He tried to prevent the marriage but it still took place notwithstanding.
虽然他竭力阻止这桩婚姻,但还是成了事实。

Notwithstanding her naughtiness, I love my little girl.
尽管我的小姑娘很淘气,我还是很爱她。
nought(pl.: noughts)
n. 没有,零,无
Put two noughts after a seven to make seven hundred.
在7后面加两个零成为700。

The Greeks did nought, but play the fools and lie.
希腊人一事无成,仅仅在愚弄和欺骗。
noun(pl.: nouns)
n. 名词
There are many nouns in a dictionary.
字典里有很多名词。

The function of an adjective is to describe or add to the meaning of a noun.
形容词的作用是描述或增加名词的意思。
nourish(pt.: nourished, pp.: nourished, prp.: nourishing)
v. 滋养,使...健壮,怀有
Milk is all we need to nourish a small baby.
我们供给婴儿营养只需喂奶就够了。

She have nourish the dream of becoming a movie star.
她曾怀有成为电影明星的梦想。
nourishment
n. 滋养品,养料,营养
The patient took no nourishment all day until dinner.
这个病人晚饭前什么东西都没吃。

A source of nourishment, especially a nourishing ingredient in a food.
营养品,滋养物营养的来源,尤指食物中的营养成分
novel
a. 新奇的

n. 小说
We are supposed to dress up as movie characters for the party, what a novel idea!
我们在晚会上要装扮得像电影中的角色,这是一个多么新奇的主意啊!

I like reading novels in my spare time.
我喜欢闲暇时读小说。
novelette
n. 中篇小说
暂无例句
novelist(pl.: novelists)
n. 小说家
I dreamed of becoming a novelist.
我梦想成为一个小说家。

The novelist had issued many saga novels.
那个小说家已经发表了很多长篇小说。
novelty(pl.: novelties)
n. 新奇,新鲜,新奇的事物
The novelty of his surroundings soon wore off.
他对环境的新奇感不久就淡薄了。

The author seems to strain after novelty.
作者似乎在力图标新立异。
November
n. 十一月
This office will open in November.
这个事务所将在十一月开业。

He conked out in November with pleurisy.
他患肋膜炎于十一月份死去。
novice(pl.: novices)
n. 新手,初学者
She's a complete novice as a reporter.
她初任记者,完全是个生手。

A novice or learner, particularly in newspaper reporting.
生手,新手新手或初学者,尤指报纸报导中的新手
now
n. 现在,此刻

ad. 现在,立刻

conj. 既然

=National Organization of Women 全国妇女组织
He was at home just now.
他刚才在家。

He is writing a letter now.
他现在正在写信。
nowadays
ad. 现今,现在

n. 现今,当今
Nowadays, the poor student has become a rich man.
如今,那个穷学生成了富人。

Phonograph is no longer used nowadays.
留声机现在已不再使用了。
nowhere
ad. 任何地方都不

n. 不知道的地方,无处
That kind of talk will get you nowhere.
说那种话对你没好处。

The book was nowhere to be found.
这本书无处可寻。
noxious
a. 有害的,有毒的
Noxious chemical wastes.
有毒化学废弃物

Chemicals that produce a noxious vapor when mixed.
化学物质混合后会放出有毒气体
ns
纳秒
暂无例句
nuance
n. 配色,色调,细微差别
A rich artistic performance, full of nuance.
一场意味深长的艺术表演充满了微妙之处
nuclear
a. 原子核的,原子能的
They decided to establish a nuclear power station.
他们决定修建一所核电站。

Russian-born American nuclear physicist known for his work on radioactivity and genetic information as well as his books popularizing theories of physics.
伽莫夫,乔治1904-1968俄国裔的美国核物理学家,因在射线遗传信息方面的研究和有关普及物理理论的书籍而闻名于世
nucleus(pl.: nuclei)
n. 核,核心,原子核
These 1000 books will form the nucleus of the new school library.
这一千本书将构成学校新图书馆藏书的基础。

The nutritive tissue that is derived from the nucleus and surrounds the embryo of the seed.
外胚乳包在种子胚芽外,产生于细胞核的营养性组织
nuisance(pl.: nuisances)
n. 讨厌的东西,讨厌的人
You are a confounded nuisance; stop pestering me.
你这个可恶的东西,别再缠着我了。

The noise was so loud that it was a nuisance to the neighbors.
那声音大得让邻居讨厌。
nullify(pt.: nullified, pp.: nullified, prp.: nullifying)
v. 使无效,废弃,取消
How can we nullify the enemy's propaganda?
怎样才能抵销敌人的宣传?

The state of being nullified.
取消被取消的状态
numb(pt.: numbed, pp.: numbed, prp.: numbing)
a. 麻木的,失去知觉的

v. 使...麻木,使...昏迷,使...失去知觉
The shock left me numb.
我惊呆了。

His leg was numbed by the intense pain.
他的腿因剧痛而麻木。
number(pt.: numbered, pp.: numbered, prp.: numbering, pl.: numbers)
n. 号码,数字

v. 编号,加号码,总计

vi. 总计

vt. 编号
The students of our department numbered in the hundreds.
我们系的学生总共有几百人。

The number of your finger is ten.
你双手手指的总数是10。
numbering
编号
Alas, poor duke! the task he undertakes is numbering sands, and drinking oceans dry: Where one on his side fights, thousands will fly.
唉!可怜的公爵!他担负的工作简直是数沙饮海;一个人站在他一边作战,就有1000人转身逃走。

The number of your finger is ten.
你双手手指的总数是10。
numeral(pl.: numerals)
n. 数字,数

a. 数字的,表示数字的
I asked a little boy, "how many numerals can you count?"
我问一个小孩:“你能数多少个数字?”

The numerals he provided us are wrong.
他提供给我们的数字是错的。
numerate(pt.: numerated, pp.: numerated, prp.: numerating)
a. 数学基础好的
暂无例句
numeration
记数,计算
暂无例句
numeric
数字的
A terminal containing less than a full alphanumeric keyboard; for example, one containing ten numeric keys plus control keys.
一种终端,它的键盘不包括全套的字母数字字符键;例如,只包括十个数字键以及若干控制键。

A low-speed input device that converts graphic and pictorial data into binary, numeric inputs for a digital computer.
一种低速输入设备,它将图形和图象数据转换成用于数字计算机的二进制数值输入。
numerical
a. 数字的,用数字表示的
A pictorial representation of numerical data or relationships, especially a graph, but having each value represented by a proportional number of pictures.
统计图表,象形图用图画表现数字的信息或关系,尤指图表,但用有比例的一定数字的图画来代表每种价值

Put these invoice in numerical order.
把这些发票按其号码顺序放好。
numerous
a. 为数众多的,许多
That kind of bird has become more numerous around here lately.
近来在附近一带那种鸟越来越多了。

The Oxford has received numerous endowments.
牛津获得了许多捐款。
nun(pl.: nuns)
n. 尼姑,修女
The nuns live in the convent.
修女们住在修道院。

Any woman in the world, even a nun, would rather lose her virtue than her reputation.
世间的女性,甚至尼姑,都情愿失掉贞操也不愿失掉声誉。
nurse(pt.: nursed, pp.: nursed, prp.: nursing, pl.: nurses)
n. 护士,褓姆,奶妈

v. 看护,照顾,栽培
My daughter is a nurse.
我女儿是一名护士。

She spends her spare time nursing her old mother.
她的业余时间都花在照顾她年老的母亲上。
nursery(pl.: nurseries)
n. 托儿所
She sent her little son to a nursery when she was working.
她工作的时候就把小儿子送到托儿所。

She's all for more nursery schools being built.
她坚持主张多建托儿所.
nurture(pt.: nurtured, pp.: nurtured, prp.: nurturing)
n. 养育,养成,教育

v. 养育,给与营养物,教养
He wants to take the nurture of that delicate child.
他想去照料那个纤弱的孩子。

The child got his nurture from his loving parents.
这个孩子的教育来自他慈爱的双亲。
nut(pt.: nutted, pp.: nutted, prp.: nutting, pl.: nuts)
n. 坚果,螺母, 螺帽,难对付的人(事)

vi. 采坚果
I am a Clark Gable nut: I have seen all his films.
我是克拉克·盖博的影迷,我看过他演的所有影片。

Cashew nuts and walnuts are both nuts.
腰果和核桃都是坚果。
nutrient(pl.: nutrients)
a. 营养的,滋养的

n. 营养物,营养品
Plants absorb minerals and other nutrients from the soil.
植物从泥土中吸收矿物质和其他养料。

Maybe these nutrients are helpful to your health.
或许这些营养品对你的健康有帮助。
nutrition
n. 营养
This food provides all the nutrition your dog needs.
本食品含有狗所必须的一切营养。

Our bodies need adequate nutrition.
我们的身体需要充足的营养。
nylon(pl.: nylons)
n. 尼龙
This coat is made of nylon.
这件衣服是尼龙的。

Is this garment made of pure wool, or of wool mixed with nylon?
这件衣服是纯羊毛的,还是羊毛与尼龙混纺的 ?
oak(pl.: oaks)
n. 橡树,橡木

a. 橡木制的
The door is made of oak.
这门是橡木做的。

There are many acorns on the oak tree.
这棵橡树上有很多橡子。
oar(pt.: oared, pp.: oared, prp.: oaring, pl.: oars)
n. 桨,橹

v. 划(行)
Many people tried to get their oars in.
许多人都想插一手。

The blade of an oar or paddle.
桨面桨或橹的叶片
oasis(pl.: oases)
n. 绿洲
The caravan stopped for the night at an oasis.
旅行队在沙漠中的绿洲停下来过夜。

Her bedroom is an oasis of calm in the noisy house.
她的卧室是这座嘈杂房屋中一个难得的安静之处。
oath(pl.: oaths)
n. 誓言,誓约
Repeat the oath after me.
请跟着我宣誓。

The judge reminded the witness that she was under oath.
法官提醒那个证人她已经宣过誓了。
obedience
n. 服从,顺从
Obedience to order is very important in an army.
服从命令在军队中是很重要的。

The sergeant expects obedience from his men/that his men will obey him/his men to obey him.
中士要士兵服从他的命令.
obedient
a. 服从的,顺从的
The dog is obedient to its master's orders.
这只狗听从主人的命令。

My brother is an obedient boy.
我弟弟是一个听话的男孩。
obesity
n. 肥胖,肥大
Obesity is a problem for many people in western countries.
西方国家很多人都有过度肥胖的问题.

The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity.
肥胖症学研究肥胖的原因、预防和治疗的医学的分支
obey(pt.: obeyed, pp.: obeyed, prp.: obeying)
v. 服从,听从
Soldiers are expected to obey their orders without question.
军人应当绝对服从命令。

We should obey the law.
我们应当遵守法律。
object
n. 物,物体,目标,宾语

v. 反对
Some people objected that the new tax law was unfair.
一些人反对说,新税法不公平。

Various objects were on the table.
桌子上摆着各种各样的物体。
objection(pl.: objections)
n. 反对,异议
There is no objection to your opening the window.
你开窗没有什么不可以的。

The chief objection to this book is its great length.
这本书的主要缺点是过于冗长。
objective(pl.: objectives)
a. 客观的

n. 目标,目的
Try to be more objective about it.
尽量更客观地对待此事吧。

We have succeeded in our main objectives.
我们已经成功地达到了主要目标。
obligation(pl.: obligations)
n. 义务,责任
The company has to fulfill the terms of its obligation.
这个公司必须履行合同条款。

Damaging the goods puts you under an obligation to buy them.
你损坏了这些商品,你就得都买下来。
obligatory
a. 义不容辞的,义务的,必须的
Be not a visit to Mr. George obligatory?
是不是必须我拜访乔治先生?

It is obligatory upon us to protect the world from nuclear war.
保护世界免於核子战争是我们的义务。
oblige(pt.: obliged, pp.: obliged, prp.: obliging)
v. 强制,赐,施恩惠
I'm much obliged to you.
我非常感谢你。

I felt obliged to leave after such an unpleasant quarrel.
发生了这样不愉快的争吵之后,我觉得有必要离开。
obligee
n. 权利人,债权人
暂无例句
obliging
a. 乐于助人的
Exhibiting a desire or willingness to please; cheerfully obliging.
殷勤的表现出取悦别人意愿的;乐于顺从的

You are not obliged to answer these questions, but it would make our task easier.
这些问题并非非答不可, 但答问对我们大有助益.
obligor
n. 债务人,欠债者
暂无例句
oblique(pt.: obliqued, pp.: obliqued, prp.: obliquing, pl.: obliques)
a. 间接的,斜的

vi. 倾斜
He drew an oblique line on paper.
他在纸上划了一条斜线。

The tendency to grow at an oblique or horizontal angle. Used of roots, stems, or branches.
斜向性向倾斜或与水平成角度的方向生长的倾向。用于植物的根、茎或枝
obliterate(pt.: obliterated, pp.: obliterated, prp.: obliterating)
v. 涂去,擦去,删除
The criminal obliterated all fingerprints.
罪犯擦掉全部指印。

The view was obliterated by the fog.
景色被浓雾遮住了。
oblivious
a. 没注意到,或不知道
I was oblivious of my surroundings.
我没有注意到周围的事物。

The speaker ground on, oblivious of his listeners' boredom.
演说者唠唠叨叨, 没注意到听众的厌烦情绪.
oblong(pl.: oblongs)
n. 长方形(椭圆形)

a. 长方形的(椭圆形的)
暂无例句
obnoxious
a. 可憎的,不愉快的,讨厌的
I hate his obnoxious behavior.
我恨他那讨厌的品行。

He is the most obnoxious man I know.
他是我认识的最可憎的人。
obscene
a. 淫秽的, 猥亵的
She got an obscene phone call yesterday.
她昨天接到一个下流的电话。

There are much obscene languages in this book.
这本书中有很多淫秽的语言。
obscure(pt.: obscured, pp.: obscured, prp.: obscuring)
a. 微暗的,难解的,不著名的

v. 使...阴暗,隐藏,使...含糊
The path grew more obscure in the fading light.
小径在渐渐消失的光线下变得更暗了。

The poem is obscure to those unlearned in the classics.
这首诗在不懂古典诗作的人看来是费解的。
observance(pl.: observances)
n. 遵守,仪式,惯例
The worker was praised for his observance of the rules.
这个工人因为严格遵守规则而受到了表扬。

An act of religious observance or prayer, especially when private.
祈祷宗教仪式的活动或祷告的行为,尤指秘密的进行的
observation(pl.: observations)
n. 观察

vb.了解
The thief escaped observation.
小偷未被人注意。

He was taken into hospital for observation.
他被送进医院观察。
observatory(pl.: observatories)
n. 天文台,气象台,了望台
暂无例句
observe(pt.: observed, pp.: observed, prp.: observing)
v. 观察,遵守,注意到
I observed him entering the bank with a gun.
我看到他带着枪进了银行。

The police have been observing his movements.
警方一直监视着他的一举一动。
observer(pl.: observers)
n. 观察者
They sent her there as an observer.
他们派她去那做观察员。

The driver is a poor observer of speed restrictions.
这个司机是个不遵守速度限制的人。
obsess(pt.: obsessed, pp.: obsessed, prp.: obsessing)
vt. 缠住(不断地困扰)
The fear of death obsessed her throughout her old age.
她晚年一直受著死亡恐惧的困扰.
obsession(pl.: obsessions)
n.[U]痴迷;困扰,成见

[C]使人痴迷的的人(或物)
Her commitment to a great cause degenerated from a crusade into an obsession.
她致力於一伟大事业, 但其崇高的奋斗精神已变质成为偏执的狂热.

Caused or conditioned by compulsion or obsession.
强迫的由强迫或压制所引起或制约的
obsessive
a. 强迫性的, 分神的
An abnormally obsessive preoccupation or attachment; a fixation.
迷恋,迷信(物)不正常地萦绕于心头的事物或情感;固恋

An obsessive impulse to steal regardless of economic need, usually arising from an unconscious symbolic value associated with the stolen item.
偷窃狂一种不考虑经济需要的持续的要去偷窃的神经冲动,通常由与被偷窃的物品相关的无意识的象征性价值引起
obsidian
n. 黑曜石
暂无例句
obsolescence
n. 荒废,退化
暂无例句
obsolescent
a. 荒废的
暂无例句
obsolete(pt.: obsoleted, pp.: obsoleted, prp.: obsoleting)
a. 已废弃的,过时的
An obsolete locomotive.
一个过时的火车机车

The army plans to phase out the equipment as it becomes obsolete.
军队计划淘汰这些设备,因为它们已经报废了。
obstacle(pl.: obstacles)
n. 障碍
Lack of education is an obstacle of success.
缺乏教育是成功的障碍。

Verification (eg Checking that weapons have been removed) could be an obstacle to an arms agreement.
裁减军备协议难以达成, 症结在於如何证实(如检查武器确已销毁).
obstacle course
n. 超越障碍训练场
暂无例句
obstetrician
n. 产科医生
Her obstetrician could not be present at the birth.
产科医生不能前来为她接生.

The obstetrician delivered the child.
产科医生替这个孩子接生。
obstetrics
n. 产科学,助产术
The science of childbirth; midwifery or obstetrics.
产科学分娩的科学;助产学或产科学

A physician who specializes in obstetrics.
产科医生一个专攻产科医学的医生
obstinacy(pl.: obstinacies)
n. (病痛等)难治,顽固
Sheer obstinacy prevented her from apologizing.
她固执得就是不道歉。

His obstinacy was irritating.
他那顽固的劲真气人。
obstinate
a. 固执的,倔强的
This child is obstinate and rebellious.
这个孩子倔强,难以管束。

Only a man full of the milk of human kindness could have continued to befriend the proud and obstinate young man.
只有天性善良的人才会和这个性情高傲脾气倔强的年轻人继续交往。
obstruct(pt.: obstructed, pp.: obstructed, prp.: obstructing)
v. 阻隔,妨碍,阻塞
Tall trees obstructed his view of the road.
有大树遮挡着,他看不见道路。

He was charged obstructing the highway.
他因阻碍公路交通而受控告。
obstruction(pl.: obstructions)
n. 障碍,妨碍,闭塞
Your car is causing an obstruction.
你的汽车挡道了。

He was found guilty of obstruction.
他被判阻挡犯规。
obtain(pt.: obtained, pp.: obtained, prp.: obtaining)
vt. 获得,得到

vi. 通用,流行,存在
Further information can be obtained from our head office.
详细的资料可从我们的总部得到。

These conditions no longer obtain.
这些条件已不复存在了。
obtainable
a. 能获得的(可得到的,能达到的)
Are his records still obtainable?
他的唱片还能买到吗?

The flowers are no longer obtainable.
那花再也得不到了。
obvious
a. 明显的,显而易见的
The reformation of criminals has produced an obvious result.
对罪犯的改造有了明显的效果。

The merits of the scheme are quite obvious.
该计画的可取之处是相当明显的.
obviously
ad. 显然地
Obviously, she needs help.
她显然需要帮助。

He was obviously drunk.
他显然是醉了。
occasion(pt.: occasioned, pp.: occasioned, prp.: occasioning, pl.: occasions)
n. 场合,机会,理由

v. 致使,惹起,引起
I only wear a tie on special occasions.
我只在特殊场合才打领带。

There was no occasion to be so rude.
没有理由这样粗鲁。
occasional
a. 偶然的,不时的
I only smoke an occasional cigar.
我只是偶然抽一支雪茄。

He is only an occasional workman.
他只是个临时雇工。
occasionally
ad. 偶尔地
You can't have a complete monopoly of the car, I need to use it occasionally.
你不能一人独霸这辆汽车--我偶尔也要用.

Now and then; occasionally.
不时地,时常地;偶尔地
occident
n. 西方,欧美国家
暂无例句
occidental
n. 西洋人,西方人

a. 西洋的,西方的
The characteristic traits or customs of Occidental peoples.
西洋风味西方人习惯或品质性格特征

A native or inhabitant of an Occidental country; a westerner.
西方人在西方国家居住的当地人或居住者
occlude(pt.: occluded, pp.: occluded, prp.: occluding)
v. 使闭塞,封闭,关闭,逐出
暂无例句
occupation(pl.: occupations)
a. 军事占领的,职业的

n. 职业
He returned from Paris and found his office was under someone else's occupation.
他从巴黎回来,发现他的办公室被别人占了。

Riding is her favorite occupation.
骑马是她最喜欢的消遣。
occupy(pt.: occupied, pp.: occupied, prp.: occupying)
v. 占领,占,住进
Reading occupies most of my free time.
阅读占去了我大部分的闲暇时间。

The enemy occupied the town.
敌人占据了这个城镇。
occur(pt.: occurred, pp.: occurred, prp.: occurring)
v. 发生

vi. 出现,存在,发生
Didn't it occur to you that he was lying?
你当时没想到他在撒谎吗?

That plane crash occurred only minutes after take-off.
空难在起飞几分钟后就发生了。
occurrence(pl.: occurrences)
n. 发生,事件,发现
An unforeseen event that disrupts the normal course of things; an inopportune occurrence.
意外扰乱事物正常进程的意外事件;不凑巧发生之事

It is more a made-up story than a real occurrence.
那是杜撰的故事,而不是真实发生的事情。
ocean(pl.: oceans)
n. 海洋
This creature lives in the depth of the ocean.
这种生物生活在海洋深处。

It's almost impossible to find him in the immense ocean.
在无边无际的海洋中要找到他几乎是不可能的。
Oceania
n. 大洋洲
Is Australia part of Oceania?
澳大利亚是在大洋洲吗?

A division of Oceania in the western Pacific Ocean comprising the islands east of the Philippines and north of the equator. It includes the Caroline, Marshall, Mariana, and Gilbert islands.
密克罗尼西亚西太平洋上菲律宾群岛以东,赤道以北的岛群,是大洋洲的一部分,包括加罗林群岛,马绍尔群岛,马里亚纳群岛和吉尔伯特群岛
oceanography
n. 海洋学
暂无例句
o'clock
=of the clock …点钟
It's eleven o'clock now.
现在是十一点钟。

Hello. I'd like to reserve a table for two for eight o' clock, please.
你好,我要订一张今晚八点两个人的餐桌。
OCR
光字符阅读器,光字符识别
暂无例句
octal
八进制的
暂无例句
octet
八位位组
暂无例句
October
n. 十月
October first is the National Day of China.
十月一日是中国的国庆节。

The hot weather extended into October.
炎热天气一直持续到十月。
odd
a. 奇数的,古怪的,剩余的

. 奇数
He does odd jobs for me from time to time.
他有时给我干点零活。

It's very odd that she didn't reply to our letter.
她没有回我们的信是件很奇怪的事。
odds
n. 不平等,机率,胜算
The horse was running at odds of ten to one.
那匹马参赛赔率是十比一。

He's moved most of his stuff; there are just a few odds and ends left.
他把大部分东西都搬走了,只留下一些零星杂物。
odometer
n. 里程表
暂无例句
odor(pl.: odors)
n. 气味,名声
My room is filled with the odor of roses.
我的房间里充满了玫瑰花的香味。

What he had done put him in better odor.
他的所作所为使他的名声得到改善。
odour(pl.: odours)
n. 气味
What he had done put him in better odour.
他的所作所为使他的名声得到改善。

My room is filled with the odour of roses.
我的房间里充满了玫瑰花的香味。
odyssey(pl.: odysseys)
n.远行;奥德赛
A drug mentioned in the Odyssey as a remedy for grief.
忘忧药奥德赛中提到的一种药,作为一种医治忧愁的药剂
OEM
初始设备制造厂家
暂无例句
oersted
奥斯特(磁场强度单位)
暂无例句
of
prep. …的,表示所属
Many of the students came from other countries.
学生中许多人来自其他国家。

I have heard of him.
我听说过他。
off
a. 远的,休假的,空闲的

ad. 走开,出发,隔断

prep. 离开,脱落,在...之外
Please turn the light off before leaving the room.
离开房间前,请把灯关掉。

We went to the station to see her off.
我们去车站为她送行。
offence(pl.: offences)
n. 过错(攻击,令人讨厌的事物)
One cannot hear such a remark without taking offence.
听了这样的话,谁都会生气的。

They were arrested for drug offences.
他们因吸毒罪而被逮捕。
offend(pt.: offended, pp.: offended, prp.: offending)
v. 犯罪,冒犯,违反
Some criminals are likely to offend again when they are released.
有些罪犯被释放后有可能重新犯罪。

He was offended that we didn't agree with him.
我们不同意他的观点,他生气了。
offended
生气
He was offended that we didn't agree with him.
我们不同意他的观点,他生气了。

Your rudeness had offended many people.
你的粗鲁已激怒了很多人。
offender(pl.: offenders)
n. 罪犯,无礼的人,得罪人的人
They don't usually imprison first offenders.
他们通常不监禁初次犯罪的人。

He is always an offender on any occasions.
不管什么场合,他总是得罪人。
offense(pl.: offenses)
n. 犯罪,伤感情,攻击
The best defense is offense.
先下手为强/以攻为守。

A pecuniary offense.
需处以罚金的犯罪行为
offensive(pl.: offensives)
a. 令人不快的,侮辱的,攻击用的
I found him extremely offensive.
我发现他非常令人讨厌。

You will find it difficult to explain away your use of such offensive language.
你使用这样无礼的语言是很难说得过去的.
offer(pt.: offered, pp.: offered, prp.: offering, pl.: offers)
n. 出价,提议

v. 提供,出价,企图
He offered his seat to me.
他把座位让给了我。

There is little work on offer.
几乎没有什么工作可找。
offerer
n. 发盘人,发价人
暂无例句
offering(pl.: offerings)
n. 提供,奉献物,牲礼

vbl. 提供,出价,奉献
The act or practice of offering, giving, or taking a bribe.
行贿,受贿提供、给予或取得贿赂的行为或实践

I was about to raise my offer for the farm when a neighbour cut the ground from under my feet by offering a sum that I couldn't possibly match.
我正准备出价买下那个农场,一个邻居出了一个我承受不起的价位,从而坏了我的事。
office(pl.: offices)
n. 办公室
On the wall of his office was a large map.
在他办公室的墙上是一幅大地图。

There is a rose bush in front of the office.
办公室前有一丛玫瑰。
officer(pt.: officered, pp.: officered, prp.: officering, pl.: officers)
n. 官员
His father is a customs officer.
他父亲是一位海关官员。

The immigration officer stamped my passport.
移民官员在我的护照上盖了戳。
official(pl.: officials)
a. 官方的,正式的

n. 官员
An official of the local government called to see him.
当地政府一位官员来看他。

She received several official letters this morning.
她今天早晨收到了几封公函。
officially
ad. 作为公务员,职务上,官方地,正式地
This new library was officially opened last week.
这家新图书馆上星期正式落成起用。

The new procedures have been officially christened, so to speak.
新措施可以说已经正式实施了.
offset(pt.: offset, pp.: offset, prp.: offsetting, pl.: offsets)
n. 抵销,支派,平版印刷

v. 弥补,抵销,用平版印刷

[计算机] 偏移
Higher mortgage rates are partly offset by increased tax allowances.
抵押款提高了,其中一部分可由免税额增加而抵消。

He raised his prices to offset the increased cost of materials.
他提高售价以补偿材料增加的成本。
offshore
a. 海面的,吹向海面的

ad. 向海面
A ship that ran aground; a ship aground offshore.
搁浅的轮船;在岸边搁浅的轮船

A small boat used to peddle provisions to ships anchored offshore.
小卖艇向在岸边抛锚的船只兜售货物的小船
offspring(pl.: offsprings)
n. 子孙,后代,产物
How do parents pass genes on to their offspring?
父母是怎样把基因遗传给自己的子女的?

The atom bomb is the offspring of the 20th century physics.
原子弹是20世纪物理学的产物。
often
ad. 经常
How often do you go there?
你多长时间去一次那里?

American girls are often very pretty.
美国女孩多很漂亮。
oh
int. 啊呀,哦
Oh, what a lie!
啊,真是弥天大谎!

Oh, how nice!
哦,太好了!
ohm
n. 欧姆
暂无例句
oil(pt.: oiled, pp.: oiled, prp.: oiling, pl.: oils)
n. 油,油画颜料

v. 涂油,溶化,加油
The price of oil has gone up.
石油的价格已经上涨了。

You should oil the sewing machine to stop the squeaking.
你应该给缝纫机上点油,以免发出轧轧声。
OK
a. 好,不错,可以

ad. 好,不错,可以
Is that OK?
这样可以吗?

OK, thanks.
还不错,谢谢。
okay(pt.: okayed, pp.: okayed, prp.: okaying, pl.: okays)
ad. <表示同意或允许>好的,可以,行
Have they given you their OK?
他们同意你了吗?

He made an okay decision.
他做出同意的决定。
old
a. 旧的,老的

n. 古时
Don't play old tricks!
别玩老一套的把戏了!

How old are you?
你多大了?
olive(pl.: olives)
n. 橄榄,橄榄树,橄榄色

a. 黄绿色的,黄褐色的,橄榄色的
The olive branch is the emblem of peace.
橄榄枝是和平的象征。

She was sitting in the shade of a big olive tree.
她正坐在一棵大橄榄树的树荫下。
Olympics
n. 奥林匹克运动会
Which events is he going in for at the Olympics?
他参加奥林匹克运动会的什麽项目?

The United States was the host country for the Olympics in 1984.
美国是1984年奥运会的东道国。
omen(pt.: omened, pp.: omened, prp.: omening, pl.: omens)
n. 征兆,预兆

vt. 预示
The crow is a bird of ill omen.
乌鸦是不祥的预兆。

It's an omen of victory.
那是胜利的预兆。
ominous
a. 预兆的,不祥的
Those black clouds look a bit ominous.
乌云压顶,来势不妙。

That evening has an ominous silence.
那晚有着不祥的寂静。
omission(pl.: omissions)
n. 省略,遗漏,疏忽
She complained about the omission of her name from the list.
她抱怨名单上遗漏了她的名字。

The mark X denotes an omission.
增补号(X)表示有脱漏.
omit(pt.: omitted, pp.: omitted, prp.: omitting)
v. 省略,疏忽,遗漏
He omitted to state his reasons.
他未叙述自己的理由。

Don't omit locking the door.
别忘了锁门。
on
prep. 在...之上

[计算机] 开
He went on with his work.
他继续他的工作。

The war was on then.
那时正在打仗。
once
ad. 一次,曾经

conj. 一旦

n. 一次
He stopped playing the piano at once.
他立刻停止了弹钢琴。

Once you begin, you must continue.
一旦开始,就必须继续。
oncoming
a. 接近的,此次的

n. 接近
Located in or facing the path of an oncoming glacier. Used of a geologic formation.
冰川运动路线的位于或面对冰川运动路线的。用于地质构造

The fishermen were forewarned of the oncoming of the storm.
渔民预先得到了暴风雨来临的警告。
one(pl.: ones)
n. 一

int. 一,任何人

a. 一,一个
If only problems would come one at a time!
要是问题一次只发生一个该多好!

A person has one head and one neck.
每人都有一个头,一个脖子。
oneself
pron. 自己,自身
It is not always easy to amuse oneself on holiday.
让自己在假期里自娱并不总是容易的。

Interest in one's environment or in others as opposed to or to the exclusion of oneself.
外倾对环境或其它的如与自身相反的或自身以外的事物的兴趣
ongoing
a. 前进的,进行的

n. 前进,举止,行为
He interrupted the ongoing discussion and announced a notice.
他打断正在进行的讨论,宣读了一项通知。
onion(pl.: onions)
n. 洋葱
I don't like the taste of onion.
我不喜欢洋葱的味道。

Onion does not agree with me.
洋葱不适合我的胃口。
online
n.联机,在线
You may use an online printer to print out the data.
你可以使用联机打印机把数据打印出来。

For netmeeting instructions refer to microsoft's documentation or online help.
关于NetMeeting指南,可参考Microsoft文档或在线帮助。
onlooker
n. 旁观者
By the time the ambulance had arrived, a crowd of onlookers had gathered.
救护车赶到时, 围观的人已经很多了.

He fell into the water, much to the entertainment of the onlookers.
他跌进水中,旁观者大乐。
only
a. 唯一的

ad. 只,仅仅

conj. 可是,不过
I saw him only yesterday.
我昨天才见到他。

The book is likely to be useful, only it's rather expensive.
这本书可能有用,只是相当贵。
onset
n. 攻击,进攻,肇端
He met many difficulties at the first onset.
在一开始时,他遇到了许多困难。

The attainment or onset of puberty.
到达青春期或青春期开始
onto
prep. 到...上
He jumped onto the table.
他跳上了桌子。

I reached the gate that opened onto the lake.
我走到临湖而开的那扇门前。
onward
a. 向前的,前进的

ad. 向前,前进,在先
The ship sailed onward.
船向前航行。

On life's earnest battle they only prevail, who daily march onward and never say fail.
生活在顽强战斗中,只有每天不屈不挠奋勇向前的人才能取得胜利。
onwards
ad. 向前(前进)
The ship sailed onward.
船向前航行。

The shop is open from this day onwards.
该店从今天起开始营业。
opal(pl.: opals)
n. 蛋白石,猫眼石
Opals are milky gems.
蛋白石是乳白色的宝石.
opaque(pt.: opaqued, pp.: opaqued, prp.: opaquing, pl.: opaques)
a. 不透明的,难懂的
I felt his report was deliberately opaque.
我觉得他的报告故意含糊其词。

This is an opaque cup.
这是一个不透明的杯子。
open(pt.: opened, pp.: opened, prp.: opening)
n. 公开,户外,空旷

a. 开著的,开放的,公开的

v. 打开,公开,开放
You may open a current account at a bank.
你可以在银行开立一个活期帐户。

He has an open mind in this matter.
他在这个问题上虚怀若谷。
opener(pl.: openers)
n. 开启工具(直头机,开启者)
For openers we'll get rid of this old furniture.
我们首先要把这些旧家具搬走。

Miss Knox is a real eye opener.
诺克斯小姐的确是位令人瞩目的美女。
opening(pl.: openings)
n. 开始,口,揭幕,空缺的职务

vbl. 打开,开放,开始
There is an opening in the hedge.
这篱笆上有个洞。

His opening remarks are applauded by the audience.
他的开场白受到听众的鼓掌欢迎。
openly
ad. 公开地(公然,直率地)
He speaks more and more openly about his problem.
他越来越公开地谈他的问题,

When he couldn't get what he wanted openly and honestly, he resorted to low cunning.
他用光明正大的方法得不到的东西, 就采取卑鄙的欺诈手段.
opera
n. 歌剧
They planned to go to the opera this Sunday.
他们计划这个星期天去看歌剧演出。

The opera was quite stupendous.
这部歌剧很精彩。
operand
操作数
暂无例句
operate(pt.: operated, pp.: operated, prp.: operating)
v. 操作,运转,动手术
The surgeon operated on her for appendicitis.
外科医生为她做阑尾切除手术。

The new law operates to destroy our advantages.
这项新法律损害我们的利益。
operating
操作的
Consisting of or operating several devices of one kind at the same time.
同时操作的同时操作某类部件或由某一类部件组成的

The patient was sent to the operating room.
这个病人被送进了手术室。
operation(pl.: operations)
n. 手术, 行动,活动, 操作
The surgeon is performing a delicate operation.
那位外科医生正在做一个很精细的手术。

When does the new law come into operation?
这项新法律何时生效?
operational
a. 操作的,运作的
Is the machine operational yet?
这台机器可投入运转了吗?

In computer security, the independent review and examination of system records and activities in order to test for adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policy and operational procedures, and to recommend any indicated changes in controls, policy or procedures.
在计算机安全中,为测试计算机控制的正确性,为确保按照既定政策和操作步骤执行,为提供在控制政策和步骤中的任何指定的变化而对系统的记录和活动进行的独立的审核和检查。
operative(pl.: operatives)
a. 动作的,运转的,生产有关的

n. 职员,刑警,侦探
The station will be operative again in January.
该车站将於一月份恢复使用.

The oil rig is now fully operative.
石油钻塔现全面开工.
operator(pl.: operators)
n. 操作员,话务员,报务员
I am a computer operator.
我是一名计算机操作人员。

Operator, I've just been cut off.'
`话务员, 线路断了.'
operetta(pl.: operettas)
n. 小歌剧
暂无例句
ophthalmology
n. 眼科
暂无例句
opiate(pt.: opiated, pp.: opiated, prp.: opiating)
n. 鸦片剂(麻醉剂)

a. 安眠的(麻醉的)
暂无例句
opine(pt.: opined, pp.: opined, prp.: opining)
v. v.想,以为
暂无例句
opinion(pl.: opinions)
n. 看法,意见

v. 判断,意见,主张
Public opinion is against him.
舆论对他不利。

What's your opinion of the motion?
你认为这项提议怎样?
opinionated
a. 固执己见的
暂无例句
opium
n. 鸦片
It's illegal to sell opium in our country.
在我们国家,卖鸦片是违法的。

Opium smoking has been done away with in your country. How did you manage it?
你们国家己经没有抽鸦片的了。这一点你们怎么办到的?
opponent(pl.: opponents)
n. 对手,敌手,反对者

a. 敌对的,反对的
His opponent did not stand a chance.
他的对手毫无取胜的机会。

She is one of the strongest opponents of tax reform.
她是税收改革最强烈的反对者之一。
opportune
a. 合适的,适当的
It's an opportune rain.
这是一场及时雨。

He arrived at the most opportune moment.
他在最适当的时候到达。
opportunist
n. 机会主义者,投机者
There were many opportunists and few men of principle.
机会主义者多, 坚持原则的人绝无仅有.

One who conforms to the prevailing ways and opinions of one's time or condition for personal advantage; an opportunist.
随波逐流的人为了个人好处而认同自己所处时期或状况中流行的方式或观念的人;机会主义者
opportunity(pl.: opportunities)
n. 机会,时机
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their hard work on the project.
我愿借此机会感谢每一位为这个项目辛勤工作的人。

We should seize the opportunity to counterattack.
现在,我们应乘机反攻。
opposable
a. 可相对的,与其他手指相对的
Having four feet with opposable first digits, as primates other than human beings.
四足如手的有四足和与其他脚趾相对的第一个足趾的;如除人类以外的灵长类动物
oppose(pt.: opposed, pp.: opposed, prp.: opposing)
v. 反对,以...对抗,抗争
They opposed the government's new policies.
他们反对政府的新政策。

Don't oppose your will against mine.
不要把你的意志同我的对立起来。
opposed
a. 反对的,敌对的,对抗的

v. 反对

vbl. 反对
I am here on business as opposed to a holiday.
我在这里是办公事而不是度假。

The populace at large are opposed to sudden change.
人民群众普遍反对突然实行的变革。
opposing
反作用的, 反向的, 相反的, 对立的
The moon gravitates to the earth, but is held in its path by opposing forces from other bodies in space.
月球为地球所吸引,但由于宇宙空间中其他天体相反的引力,月球保持了固定的轨道。

A stretch of water in a river, an estuary, or a tidal channel made rough by waves meeting an opposing current.
巨澜在河流、港湾或潮汐海峡中,由波浪和它对立的水流相撞而成的一条绵延水域
opposite(pl.: opposites)
a. 相对的,相反的,对面的

prep. 对面
Black and white are opposites.
黑和白相反。

Have you seen the house opposite the railway station?
你看到火车站对面的房子了吗?
opposition
n. 反对,敌对,在野党
We found ourselves in opposition to our friends on this question.
我们发现在这个问题上我们与我们的朋友立场相 反。

The opposition dismissed the report as a whitewash.
反对党认为这份报告过于修饰而不予理会。
oppress(pt.: oppressed, pp.: oppressed, prp.: oppressing)
v. 使(心情等)沉重,使烦恼,压迫,压制某人

vt. 压迫,压制
The king oppressed his people with terrible taxes and punishments.
国王以苛捐杂税和严刑来压迫人民。

Cares oppressed his spirits.
虑使他心情抑郁。
oppression(pl.: oppressions)
n. 压抑,沉闷,压迫手段
The low ceiling of the room gave me a feeling of oppression.
低矮的屋顶给我一种压抑的感觉。

They did not crouch under the oppression.
他们受压迫而不屈服。
oppressive
a. 压制性的,压迫的,沉重的
It's oppressive today.
今天的天气令人难受。

The heat in the tropics is oppressive.
热带气候热得难受。
oppressor(pl.: oppressors)
n. 压迫者,压制者
Our people are suffering at the hands of an oppressor.
我们的人民正在暴君的统治下受苦。

They showed violent opposition to the oppressor.
他们对压迫者表现出强烈的不满。
opprobrious
a. 嘴不干净的,无礼的,粗野的
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opprobrium
n. 污名,耻辱,咒骂
暂无例句
opt(pt.: opted, pp.: opted, prp.: opting)
v. 选择
He opted to go to Paris rather than London.
他决定去巴黎, 不去伦敦.

Most people opt for buying their own homes rather than renting them.
大多数人愿意买房子而不愿意租房子.
optic(pl.: optics)
n. 镜片

a. 光的(视觉的)
His optic nerve was hurt in an accident.
他的视神经在一次事故中受到损伤。
optical
a. 眼睛的,视觉的,光学的
Microscopes and telescopes are optical instruments.
望远镜和显微镜是光学仪器。

The optical system of the eye stimulate cell of the retina.
眼睛的视觉系统刺激视网膜内的细胞。
optical character reader
(OCR)光字符阅读器,光字符识别
暂无例句
optical disk
光盘
暂无例句
optical fiber
光导纤维
暂无例句
optician
n. 光学仪器商,眼镜商,光学仪器制造厂
The optician said I needed new glasses.
验光师说我需要配新眼镜.
optics
n. 光学
He is well versed in the science of optics.
他精通光学。

The optic theory originated with Einstein.
光学理论是爱因斯坦首创的。
optimal
a. 最佳的,最理想的
The ergonomics of the new office were felt to be optimal.
新办公室工效设计因素感觉十分理想
optimism
n.&a. 乐观,乐观主义
Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.
悲观主义者,当你习惯它之后,就和乐观主义者一样令人惬意了。

They professed optimism about the outcome.
他们对结果表示乐观.
optimist
n. 乐观主义者
The man who is a pessimist before forty-eight knows too much; the man who is an optimist after forty-eight knows too little.
未逾四十八岁的悲观主义者,是知道得太多之人;而年逾四十八岁的乐观主义者,是知道得太少之人。

An incurable optimist; an incurable smoker.
坚定不移的乐观主义者;不可救药的烟民
optimistic
a. 乐观的,乐观主义的
A person regarded as being foolishly or blindly optimistic.
过分乐观者,盲目乐观者被视为愚蠢地或盲目地乐观的人

We are still optimistic, whatever the result (may be).
我们仍然乐观,不论结果如何。
optimization
优化

n. 最佳化
It also incorporate new optimization specific to particular server and local database format.
它也把新的优化细节合并到特殊服务器与本地数据库格式中。

An equation or inequality relating the variables in an optimization problem.
在优化问题中,一种表示若干变量相互关系的方程(式)或不等式。
optimize(pt.: optimized, pp.: optimized, prp.: optimizing)
v. 使...完美,乐观,使...完善

v.优化
暂无例句
optimum(pl.: optima)
n. 最适宜

a. 最适宜的
Most favorable or desirable; optimum.
最理想的最适宜的,最令人满意的,最优的

The market offer optimum condition for sale.
市场为销售提供了最佳条件。
option(pl.: options)
n. 选择
Don't take the job now keep your options open until you leave university.
先别接受这份工作--暂时保留选择权,到离开这所大学再说。

The former option favours the married man.
前一种选择对已婚男子有利.
optional
a. 可以任选的,非强制的
The insurance cover is optional.
保险范围可以随意选择。

A4-speed automatic transmission is optional.
四段自动变速器是可自由选择的。
optionally
ad. 可选择地
暂无例句
or
conj. 或者,还是

prep.&ad. 或者
I don't care whether I get it or not.
我不在乎我是否可以得到它。

Hurry up or else you'll be late.
快,否则你就要来不及了。
oral(pl.: orals)
a. 口头的

n. 口试
He will take an oral examination.
他将接受口试。

The old man told us a story passed on by oral tradition.
老人给我们讲述了一个口头流传的故事。
orange(pl.: oranges)
a. 橙色的

n. 橘子
There are some oranges on the table.
桌子上有几个橘子。

The burning coals started to flame yellow and orange.
燃烧著的煤开始发出了黄色与橙色的火焰.
orbit(pt.: orbited, pp.: orbited, prp.: orbiting, pl.: orbits)
n. 轨道,常轨,眼眶

v. 绕轨道而行,进入轨道,盘旋
The spacecraft is in orbit around the moon.
该航天器在绕月球轨道运行。

How many spacecrafts are orbiting the moon?
有多少航天器绕月球轨道飞行?
orchard(pl.: orchards)
n. 果园
My uncle has an apple orchard.
我叔叔拥有一个苹果园。

She ran hither and thither in the orchard.
她在果园里到处跑。
orchestra(pl.: orchestras)
n. 管弦乐队
An orchestra usually plays classical music.
管弦乐队通常演奏古典音乐。

Our artistic director was instrumental in persuading the orchestra to come.
我们的艺术指导帮助请来管弦乐队。
ordeal(pl.: ordeals)
n. 严酷的考验,痛苦的经验
His courage was severely tried by his ordeal.
他的勇气在艰难困苦中经受了严峻的考验。

She maintained her equanimity throughout her long ordeal.
她在长期的苦难中心情一直都很平静.
order(pt.: ordered, pp.: ordered, prp.: ordering, pl.: orders)
n.订单,命令

n. 顺序,整齐,勋章,阶级,决议

vt.命令,调整,定购
The items are listed in order of importance.
这些项目是根据其重要性排列的。

The boss ordered that the work should be done on time.
老板吩咐工作必须按时完成。
ordering
定购,命令,次序
Nobody is ordering you to some to work, but it will be on your own head if the job is not finished on time.
没有人命令你来工作,要是这活儿到时候没有干完,那就得由你们负责了。

A specified arrangement used in ordering. An order need not be linear.
一种在排序中使用的特定排列。排列的次序不必是线性的。
orderly(pl.: orderlies)
a. 有秩序的,整齐的

ad. 依次地,顺序地

n. 勤务兵
Orderly and clean; tidy.
整洁的整齐的,清洁的;干净的

An orderly arrangement of data, especially one in which the data are arranged in columns and rows in an essentially rectangular form.
表数据中的一种有序排列,尤指其中的数据按基本上构成一个矩形的竖行和横行进行排列的一张表格
ordinal(pl.: ordinals)
n. 序数

a. 顺序的

[计算机] 序号
The ordinal number matching the number15 in a series.
第十五在一系列中排在第十五的序数

The ordinal number matching the number14 in a series.
第十四一序数词,一系列数中的第十四个
ordinarily
ad. 通常,普通,大概
Ordinarily, I find this job easy, but today I'm having problems.
平时我认为这工作很容易,岂知今日却有了问题。

Ordinarily home by six.
通常一个家里有六口人
ordinary(pl.: ordinaries)
a. 普通的
Our ordinary workday is eight hours.
我们正常的工作日是8小时。

She is likeable enough, but very ordinary.
她还算可爱,但是并不标致。
ore(pl.: ores)
n. 矿,矿石
This is an area rich in ore.
这里是个矿产丰富的地区。

After chemical assay, we have known the composition of the ore.
经过化学分析,我们知道了矿石的构成。
organ(pl.: organs)
n. 风琴,机构,器官
The heart is a vital organ.
心脏是维持生命必须的器官。

Parliament is an organ of government.
议会是政府的一个机构。
organic
a. 器官的,有机的,根本的,接近自然的
I am not good at organic chemistry.
我的有机化学学得不好。

The music is organic to the story.
这首乐曲是这个故事必不可少的组成部分。
organism(pl.: organisms)
n. 生物体,有机体
Germs may invade the organism.
细菌会侵入有机体。

The army is an extremely complex organism.
军队是极其复杂的组织。
organization(pl.: organizations)
n. 机构,组织
The organization of such a large-scale party takes a lot of time and energy.
组织这样大规模的聚会要花费许多时间和精力。

They have established a student organization.
他们建立了一个学生组织。
organizational
a. 组织的
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organize(pt.: organized, pp.: organized, prp.: organizing)
vi. 组织起来

vt. 组织
The meeting was badly organized.
会议组织得很糟。

"Don't mourn for me. Organize! " These were his last words.
"不要为我悲痛,组织起来!"这就是他最后的遗言。
orient
a. [诗]东方的

n. 东方,亚洲
In the market, I breathed the smells of the Orient.
在集市上,我闻到了东方的气息。

Ian is a dab hand at the orient art.
伊恩是东方艺术的行家。
oriental(pl.: orientals)
a. 东方人的
This oriental legend is fascinating.
这个东方传说很吸引人。

China is an oriental country with a long history.
中国是一个有着悠久历史的东方国家。
orientate(pt.: orientated, pp.: orientated, prp.: orientating)
vt. 定向(确定地址,使...向东,查明真相)
The mountaineers found it difficult to orientate themselves in the fog.
登山的人在浓雾中难以确定自己的方位.

Try to orientate your students towards the science subjects.
把学生的兴趣尽力引导到理科方面.
orientation(pl.: orientations)
n. 定位,适应,情况介绍

[计算机] 定向
The unconscious perception of movement and spatial orientation arising from stimuli within the body itself.
本体感受由身体本身的内部刺激引起的对于运动和空间定向的不自觉的感受

The orientation of a spacecraft relative to its direction of motion.
飞行姿态宇宙飞船相对于其飞行方向所处的位置
oriented
导向的,定向的
In this way, the object is given both data properties and behaviors, and so object oriented programs can better reflect the real world they are trying to simulate.
通过这种方式,对象被赋予数据特征和行为,因此,使用面向对象程序能够更好地反映程序欲模拟的现实世界。

In the market, I breathed the smells of the Orient.
在集市上,我闻到了东方的气息。
origin(pl.: origins)
n. 起源,出身,开端
He is a Dane by origin.
他原籍丹麦。

The illness is organic in origin.
该病起初是器质性疾患.
original(pl.: originals)
a. 最初的,原始的,有独创性的,原版的

n. 起源,原件,原稿
The original owner of the house moved out.
房子原先的主人搬出去了。

The original picture is in the British Museum.
这幅画的原作在大英博物馆内。
originality
n. 创意,新奇,原始
The work lacks originality.
那作品缺乏创造性。

Her designs have great originality.
她的设计十分新颖。
originally
ad. 本来,原来,最初

重要的
The idea originally emanated from his brother.
这个主意最初是他哥哥出的.

He originally need not buy such big house.
他本来不必买这样一所大房子。
originate(pt.: originated, pp.: originated, prp.: originating)
v. 开始,发明,发起

[计算机] 起始
The quarrel originated in rivalry between the two families.
这次争吵是两家不和引起的。

Who originated the concept of stereo sound?
立体声是谁发明的?
ornament(pt.: ornamented, pp.: ornamented, prp.: ornamenting, pl.: ornaments)
n. 装饰(物)

v. 装饰
We bought some ornaments for the Christmas tree.
我们买了一些装饰品来点缀圣诞树。

I ornamented my room with flowers.
我用鲜花装饰房间。
ornamental(pl.: ornamentals)
a. 装饰的

n. 装饰品
I've just dropped one of your china ornamental.
我刚才把你的一个瓷器装饰品弄掉了。

Ornamental copper pans hung on the wall.
墙上挂着装饰性的铜盘。
orphan(pt.: orphaned, pp.: orphaned, prp.: orphaning, pl.: orphans)
n. 孤儿

a. 无双亲的,孤儿的

v. 成孤儿
She was orphaned at the age of ten.
她在十岁时成为孤儿。

My cousin is an orphan; her parents died when she was young.
我的表姐是孤儿,她的父母在她小时候就去世了。
orthodox
a. 正(传)统的
Orthodox Christian churches often have elaborate steeples.
传统的基督教堂都有精致的尖塔。

Roman Catholics were the next largest group with46, 000, 000 members, There were5, 600, 000 Jews and700, 000 Eastern Orthodox Christians.
罗马天主教是第二个最大的团体,有四千六百万教徒。犹太教徒有五百六十万,东正教徒有七十万。
orthopedics
n. 矫形术
暂无例句
OS
操作系统
暂无例句
oscillate(pt.: oscillated, pp.: oscillated, prp.: oscillating)
v. 振动,彷徨,犹豫

v. 使振动,使动摇
He oscillates between political extremes.
他的政治观点在两个极端之间摇摆不定.

Manic depressives oscillate between depression and elation.
躁狂抑郁症患者抑郁与躁狂交替发作.
oscillation(pl.: oscillations)
n. 振动,动摇,变动彷徨
Her oscillations in mood are maddening.
她喜怒无常能把人气疯。
oscilloscope
示波器
暂无例句
osmosis
n. 渗透作用,渗透性
Shrinkage or contraction of the protoplasm away from the wall of a living plant or bacterial cell, caused by loss of water through osmosis.
胞质皱缩通过渗透作用由于缺水引起的活植细胞或细菌的细胞质的皱缩或收缩,并与细胞壁分离

Learned French by osmosis while residing in Paris for15 years.
居住在巴黎的十五年中已经潜移默化地学习了法语
ostensible
a. 表面的,假装的
Seeming or professed; ostensible.
假装的表面上的或自称的;貌似真实的

An ostensible or professed purpose; an excuse.
借口,托词表面的目的;理由
ostentation
n. 虚饰,虚有其表,卖弄
Exhibiting no pretensions, boastfulness, or ostentation; modest.
不装腔作势的不装腔作势的,不夸耀的;不铺张招摇的;谦逊
other(pl.: others)
a. 别的,其他的

pron. 另一个人(或事)
She is more clever than the other girls in her class.
她比班上其他任何女孩子都聪明。

The other students in my class are from Italy.
我班其余同学都是意大利人。
otherwise
ad. 否则,要不然,不同地,别的方式
Some are wise, some are otherwise.
有些人聪明,有些人则不然。

She is not very clever, but otherwise she's a nice girl.
她并不聪明,但在其他方面,她倒是个好姑娘。
ought
conj. 应该,大概
You ought to be more careful, you know.
你应该小心一点,知道吗?

He ought to/should be here in time he started early enough.
他该[应]按时到这里--他出发得够早的.
ounce(pl.: ounces)
n. 盎司
He tried to open the door by using every ounce of his strength.
他用尽全部力气想把门打开。

How many calories can an ounce of sugar supply?
一盎司糖可以供给多少卡热量?
our
pron. 我们的
That's not our business.
那事与我们不相干。

This could change our life.
这可能会改变我们的生活。
ours
pron. 我们的
Your house is much bigger than ours.
你们的房子比我们的大多了。

Their opinion jarred with ours.
他们的意见与我们不一致。
ourselves
pron. 我们自己
We finished the job all by ourselves.
我们全靠自己完成了这项工作。

We built ourselves a new surgery.
我们给自己建了一间新的外科手术室。
oust(pt.: ousted, pp.: ousted, prp.: ousting)
v. 逐出,夺取
The umpire ousted the arguing player from the game.
裁判员将那位不服判决的运动员罚下场。

Fox was ousted from office but he had nothing to say for himself.
福克斯被赶下台,但是他没有什么可特别为自己辨护的。
out(pl.: outs)
a. 外面的,下台的, 出局的

ad. 在外,熄减,出现

prep. 出外,离去,向
He took out a book from the case.
他从箱子里拿出一本书。

The fire has gone out.
火已熄灭。
outage
停机,断电
暂无例句
outbreak(pl.: outbreaks)
n. 爆发
There has been an outbreak of typhoid.
那儿正爆发伤寒。

The outbreak of riot caused many people to die.
暴乱的发生使很多人丧生。
outcast(pl.: outcasts)
a. 被逐出的,被遗弃的,无家可归的

n. 被驱逐的人,流浪人,无赖
He was treated as an outcast.
他遭到被人赶出似的对待。

The outcast boy was brought up by the government.
这个被遗弃的孩子是由政府抚养大的。
outcome
n. 结果
What was the outcome of your meeting?
你们会晤的结果如何?

The necessary outcome of a war is a fall in production.
战争带来的必然结果就是生产力下降。
outcry(pl.: outcries)
n. 尖叫,倒彩,强烈抗议
There was a great outcry about the construction of the new airport.
公众强烈反对修建该机场。

The government hushed the affair up to avoid a public outcry.
当局对此事秘而不宣, 以免引起公众抗议.
outdated
a. 旧式的,落伍的,过时的

v. 使时

vbl. 过时
"What Manchester thinks today the world will think tomorrow, " is not an outdated belief. The old parochial outlook has become a world view.
"小范围的思想、言论很快就会变成大范围的思想、言论"并非过时的信条。昔日的那个地方范围的观点已成了一种世界范围的观点。

The quality is all right, but the style is a bit outdated.
质量无问题,只是式样有点过时。
outdo(pt.: outdid, pp.: outdone, prp.: outdoing)
vt. 超过,胜过
She outdid all her classmates.
她超过她的所有同班同学。

He has outdone all his rivals in skill.
他在技巧方面胜过所有的对手。
outdoor
a. 户外的,屋外的
Children like outdoor activities.
孩子们喜欢户外活动。

I'm very keen on outdoor sports.
我非常喜欢室外运动。
outdoors
a. 户外的,野外的

ad. 在户外,在野外

n. (在)露天,户外
Children of all ages should be outdoors several hours a day.
各个年龄段的孩子每天都应户外活动几个小时。

She's outdoors gardening every afternoon.
她每天下午都在户外搞园艺.
outer
a. 外部的,外面的
These creatures were believed to have come from outer space.
据信这种生物来自外太空。

The outer walls of the building were painted blue.
这座建筑的外墙被漆成了蓝色。
outermost
a. 最外方的(最远的,最高头的)
暂无例句
outfit(pt.: outfitted, pp.: outfitted, prp.: outfitting, pl.: outfits)
n. 用具,配备,机构

v. 配备,供应
The company will provide the sports outfits for all the players.
这家公司将为所有运动员提供全套运动服装。

Such an outfit would be a useful addition to my wardrobe.
在我的服装中添置这一套会有用的.
outgoing
n. 外出,开支,流出

a. 喜欢外出的

[计算机] 输出
She's very outgoing.
她非常爱好交际。

She's outgoing and a good mixer.
她是一个杰出的爱交际的人
outing(pl.: outings)
n. 郊游,远足

a. 远足适用的
Let's go for an outing.
我们郊游去。

We had an outing to the seaside last summer.
我们去年夏天去海边旅行。
outland
n. 偏僻地区
暂无例句
outlandish
a. 外国味的(奇异的)
How Harry came into the possession of this outlandish stuff makes an interesting story which he is fond of relating.
哈里如何得到这种稀奇古怪的东西,是一个他津津乐道的有趣的故事。
outlaw(pt.: outlawed, pp.: outlawed, prp.: outlawing, pl.: outlaws)
n. 被剥夺法律保护的人,罪犯

v. 使...失去法律保护,将...逐出社会,宣告非法
Bands of outlaws lived in the desolate mountains after breaking the laws.
成群的歹徒犯法后栖身于荒山中。

Bad man, the accidental, noble outlaw.
有坏人啦,出人意料的逃。
outlay
n. 费用,经费,支出

v. 花费
The act or process of expending; outlay.
支出支付的行为或过程;花费

Economy is one powerful motive for camping, since after the initial outlay upon equipment.
想省钱是露营的一个主要动机。因为在开初支付了装备的费用后。
outlet(pl.: outlets)
n. 出口,出路,通风口,批发商店
They found some new outlets for their products.
他们为自己的产品找到了一些新的市场。

Children need an outlet for their energy.
儿童的精力需要发泄出来.
outline(pt.: outlined, pp.: outlined, prp.: outlining, pl.: outlines)
n. 大纲,轮廓,概要

v. 描画轮廓,描述要点
He saw the outline of a building against the sky.
他看到天边一幢建筑物的轮廓。

The flower was clearly outlined in the light of the lamp.
花朵在阳光下清晰地显现出轮廓。
outlines
n. 概述程序
The first lecture introduces new students to the broad outlines of the subject.
第一堂课是让新同学概括地了解这一科目.

Angular forms, outlines, or corners.
角形角形,角的轮廓或棱角
outlook(pt.: outlooked, pp.: outlooked, prp.: outlooking, pl.: outlooks)
n. 观点,见解,展望,前景
An American university president once commented that Einstein has created a new outlook, a new view of the universe.
一位美国大学校长曾经评论说爱因斯坦创立了一种新的观点,即一种新的宇宙观。

Circumscribed and detached in outlook and experience; narrow or provincial.
思想狭隘的眼界和经验受限制和孤立的;狭窄得或见解偏狭得
outlying
a. 远离中心的,偏僻的
They live on the outskirts (ie in an outlying district) of Paris.
他们住在巴黎市郊.
outmode(pt.: outmoded, pp.: outmoded, prp.: outmoding)
v. 使不流行
暂无例句
outmoded
a. 过时的
暂无例句
outnumber(pt.: outnumbered, pp.: outnumbered, prp.: outnumbering)
vt. 数量上超过
We were completely outnumbered by the enemy.
在数量上我们完全被敌人压倒。

Men outnumber women here in the ratio of three to one.
此地男子数量以三比一超过女子。
outperform(pt.: outperformed, pp.: outperformed, prp.: outperforming)
n. 成绩优于

v. 超额完成,过度执行
暂无例句
output(pt.: outputted, pp.: outputted, prp.: outputting, pl.: outputs)
n. 产量,输出,输出功率

vt. 输出(信息等)
The average output of the factory is 20 cars a day.
该工厂的平均产量是每天20辆汽车。

We must increase our output to meet demand.
我们必须提高产量满足需求。
outrage(pt.: outraged, pp.: outraged, prp.: outraging, pl.: outrages)
n. 暴行,侮辱,愤怒

v. 凌辱,虐待,触犯
We should never forget the outrage committed by the Japanese invaders.
我们永远都不应该忘记日本侵略者犯下的暴行。

The Government has been dilatory in condemning the outrage.
政府迟迟才谴责是次暴行.
outrageous
a. 暴虐的,极无礼的,可恶的

惊人的,肆无忌惮的,毫无节制的
His treatment of his wife is outrageous.
他对待妻子十分蛮横。

The price is outrageous.
价钱高得吓人。
outright
a. 率直的,完全的,总共的

ad. 率直地,立刻地,一直向前
I bought a house outright.
我以一次付款方式买了一栋房子。

She was the outright winner.
毫无疑问她是优胜者。
outset
n. 开始,开端
The start or initial stage; the outset.
开始,开端开始或初始阶段

The teacher laid emphasis on the precision of the translation from the outset.
老师从一开始就强调翻译准确性。
outside
ad. 在外面

n.&a. 外部

prep. 在...外

pron. 在...外边
He has a rough outside, but a good heart.
他外表粗鲁,心地善良。

The house was painted green outside.
这房子外部漆成绿色。
outsider(pl.: outsiders)
n. 外行(旁观者,没有关系的人)
Although she's lived there for ten years, the villagers still treat her as an outsider.
她虽然在那儿住了十年, 村里人仍视她如外人.

That horse is a complete outsider; I wouldn't waste your money on it.
那匹马绝无获胜可能, 我要是你可不把钱压在它身上.
outskirts
n. 郊区
Presently she recognized that she was already in the outskirts of the city.
不久她看出,她已经到达这座城市的郊区。

Fires swept through the outskirts, where the houses, being mostly of wood, were razed to the ground.
大火席卷郊区,那里的房屋多数都是木造的,被烧成了一片废墟。
outspoken
a. 直言无讳的,坦率的,坦白无隐的
Hans got in bad with some of his friends because of his outspoken opposition to the war.
汉斯因为坦率地反对这场战争,使得他的一些朋友不再喜欢他了。
outstanding(pl.: outstandings)
a. 突出的,显著的
Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding.
突出的高于所有其他的或比所有人都显著的;杰出的

The firm recognized Tom's outstanding work by giving him an extra bonus.
公司发给汤姆一笔额外奖金以表彰他工作出色.
outstrip(pt.: outstripped, pp.: outstripped, prp.: outstripping)
v. 超过,跑过

vt. 胜过,超过
Demand is outstripping current production.
现在需求逐渐超过了生产能力.

We soon outstripped the slower runners.
我们很快就超过那些跑得慢的人.
outturn
n. 卸货情况
On no account should we cut down the outturn.
我们绝不可以把产量降低。

No doubt you've received the outturn samples of the inferior quality goods.
你们一定收到了质量低劣产品的到货抽样。
outward(pl.: outwards)
a. 向外的,表面的,外服的

ad. 向外,在外,表面
The two things are the same in outward form but different in essence.
那两样东西在外表上相同,但在本质上不同。

He was to all outward appearances dead.
他显然已经死了.
outwards
ad. 向外地
The door opened outwards.
这门是朝外开的。

Does the window open inwards or outwards?
这窗户是朝里开的还是朝外开的?
outweigh(pt.: outweighed, pp.: outweighed, prp.: outweighing)
v. 比...为重,比...重要,比...有价值
The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages in this case.
这件事上,利远大于弊。

This outweighs all other considerations.
这一点是首要考虑的。
oval(pl.: ovals)
n. 椭圆形

a. 卵形的,椭圆形的
The playing field is a large oval.
球场很大,呈椭圆形。

The mirror is oval.
镜子是椭圆的。
ovation(pl.: ovations)
n. 热烈欢迎,大喝采,大受欢迎
The singer got a ten-minute standing ovation.
观众起立向那位歌手鼓掌达十分钟.

After a while Lenin came out on the stage. The ovation was unlike anything I have ever seen. Lenin let it continue for a few minutes, standing absolutely still, then with a single motion of his arms across his body stopped the uproar instantaneously and you could have heard a pin drop.
不久列宁在台上出现了,那种热烈的欢呼是我从未见过的。列宁先静静地站了几分钟,让欢呼声继续着,然后用手在胸前横挥一下,喝彩声马上终止,于是连一根针落地的声音你都可以听得到。
oven(pl.: ovens)
n. 烤炉,烤箱
It is like an oven in here; please open the window.
这里热得象火炉,请把窗户打开。

The bread is baking in the oven.
烤箱里正在烤面包。
over
a. 结束的

ad. 结束

prep. 在...的上方

v. 越过
The meeting is over.
会议结束了。

You'd better think it over carefully.
你最好仔细考虑一下。
overall(pl.: overalls)
a. 全部的,全体的,一切在内的

ad. 总的来说,全部地
There's been an overall improvement recently.
近来各方面都有所改进。

The overall measurement of this room is 80 square meters.
这个屋子的面积是80平方米。
overcast(pt.: overcast, pp.: overcast, prp.: overcasting)
a. 阴天的,阴暗的,愁闷的
It's a bit overcast; it might rain.
天有点阴,可能下雨。

There is a gloomy, overcast expression on his face.
他愁眉苦脸。
overcharge(pt.: overcharged, pp.: overcharged, prp.: overcharging)
v. 讨价过高,装药过多,过度充电

n. 超载,装药过多,过度充电
We were overcharged for the eggs.
我们的鸡蛋买贵了.

That grocer never overcharges.
那杂货商从不多要价.
overcoat(pl.: overcoats)
n. 外套,大衣
I took off my overcoat since it was warm.
天气很暖和,我就把大衣脱了。

She didn't put on an overcoat though it was very cold outside.
外头虽冷,她却没披件外套。
overcome(pt.: overcame, pp.: overcome, prp.: overcoming)
a. 充满了的,占据了的

v. 战胜,克服
Can you overcome your shortcomings?
你可以克服你的缺点吗?

We need a spirit of enterprise if we are to overcome our difficulties.
如果我们要克服困难,我们就要有进取精神。
overdo(pt.: overdid, pp.: overdone, prp.: overdoing)
v. 做得过分,过度,夸张
He's been overdoing things recently.
近来他做事过分努力.

You must stop overdoing it you'll make yourself ill.
不要过劳了--你要生病的.
overdraft
v.&n. 透支
He has a huge overdraft to pay off.
他有一大笔透支要偿还.

The bank manager said that, in order to bring me down to earth and control my spending, I would have no overdraft facility and my cheque card would be withdrawn.
银行经理说,为了使我从幻想中清醒过来并控制我的开支,将不给我有透支的便利,并还将收回我的支票卡。
overdraw(pt.: overdrew, pp.: overdrawn, prp.: overdrawing)
v. 拉过度,夸大,夸张

v. 透支
Overdraw a bow.
把弓拉得过紧
overdue
a. 过期的,未兑的,迟到的
Please let us have your check for the$60 now past overdue.
迟付的60美元,请速予寄下为荷。

Legislative reform is long overdue.
立法方面的改革早该进行。
overestimate(pt.: overestimated, pp.: overestimated, prp.: overestimating)
v. 评价过高,出价过高

n. 估计过高,评价过高,出价过高
I overestimated his abilities he's finding the job very difficult.
我过高估计了他的能力--现在他觉得工作非常困难.

I overestimated the amount of milk we'd need for the weekend.
我过高估计了我们周末的用奶量.
overextend(pt.: overextended, pp.: overextended, prp.: overextending)
v. 使...承担过多的义务
Any users of credit may overextend themselves.
每个贷款使用者都有可能作出不自量力的事。
overflow
n. 溢值,超值,泛滥

v. 泛滥,溢出,充溢

[计算机] 溢出
Overflow patients lay on the floors and in the corridors.
容纳不下的病人躺在地上和走廊里。

The crowd overflowed the auditorium.
人群挤得礼堂无法容纳。
overhaul
v. 分解检查,翻修,精细检查; 超车、赶上



n. 分解检查,精细检查
The engine is due for an overhaul.
那台发动机该大修了.

The fast cruiser soon overhauled the old cargo boat.
快速巡逻艇迅即赶上那艘旧货船.
overhead(pl.: overheads)
n. 经常开支,普通用费

a. 在头上的,高架的

ad. 在头顶上,在空中,在高处

[计算机] 总开销
Their office is in central Beijing, so their overhead is very high.
他们的办事处设在北京市中心,所以他们的日常开支很大。

Seagulls were circling overhead.
海鸥在头顶山盘旋。
overhear(pt.: overheard, pp.: overheard, prp.: overhearing)
v. 无意中听到,偷听
I overheard some cruel remarks about him.
我无意中听到了一些议论他的粗鲁的话。

I overheard them saying they were unhappy.
我偶然听到他们说,他们很不快乐。
overheat(pt.: overheated, pp.: overheated, prp.: overheating)
v. 使过热,过热
Fill your radiator with water, or your engine will overheat.
给你的散热器充水,否则引擎会过热。
overjoy(pt.: overjoyed, pp.: overjoyed, prp.: overjoying)
n. 使大喜
She was overjoyed to hear about the arrival of the baby.
她听说婴儿出生而欣喜若狂.

He'll be overjoyed at your news.
他一定对你的消息大喜过望.
overlap
n. 重叠,重复

v. 重叠,重复

[计算机] 重叠
There is no question of overlap between the two courses.
这两门课程之间不存在重叠的问题。

A stitch made by inserting the needle at the midpoint of a preceding stitch so that the stitches overlap by half lengths.
回针缝在先前缝的一针中间加缝的一针,以便使针脚的交错重叠为原来长度的一半
overlapping
a. 相互重叠的
Having the edges overlapping in a regular arrangement, as roof tiles or the scales of a fish.
鳞状叠覆的具有规则安排的叠盖边缘的,如瓦片或鱼鳞

Overlapping or crossing, as the wings of some insects when at rest.
重叠的,交叉的某些昆虫休息时其翅膀重迭的或交叉的
overlay(pt.: overlaid, pp.: overlaid, prp.: overlaying)
覆盖
A polar projection of half or more of the celestial sphere on a chart equipped with an adjustable overlay to show the stars visible at a particular time and place.
星座一览图天体球的一半或多半在平面图上的极投影图,这种图具有可调节的遮蔽物以显示在给定时刻和位置可见的恒星

An open framework made of strips of metal, wood, or similar material overlapped or overlaid in a regular, usually crisscross pattern.
格构开放式格架,由金属片。木片或相类似原料搭叠成格状,通常用交叉方式构成
overload
v. 超载,过载,超过负荷

n. 超载,负荷过多

[计算机] 过载
The lights fused because the system was overloaded with electrical appliances.
电灯灭了, 因线路上用电器超负荷把保险丝烧断了.

For analog inputs, any absolute voltage value above which the analog-to- digital converter cannot distinguish a change. The overload value can be different for plus and minus inputs.
就模拟输入而言,使模数转换器不能区别其变化的超范围的绝对电压值。超载值对于正输入和负输入可能不同。
overlook(pt.: overlooked, pp.: overlooked, prp.: overlooking)
v. 俯看,远眺,没注意到
They overlooked the enormous risks involved.
他们忽略了暗含的巨大危险。

My room overlooked the garden.
我的房间俯瞰花园。
overnight
n. 前晚

a. 通宵的,晚上的,前夜的

ad. 在前一夜,整夜,昨晚一晚上
She became a celebrity overnight.
她一下变成名人了。

I stayed overnight at a friend's house.
我在朋友家过了一夜。
overpass(pt.: overpassed, pp.: overpassed, prp.: overpassing)
n. 天桥,陆桥

v. 超越,胜过,忽略
Is that why they're constructing so many underpasses, overpasses and highways?
那就是他们建这么多天桥、地下通道和公路的原因吗?
overproduction
n. 生产过剩,过量生产
暂无例句
override(pt.: overrode, pp.: overridden, prp.: overriding)
v. 弃绝,渺视

[计算机] 废除
The president vetoed the bill, but congress override his veto.
总统否决了议案,但国会将它推翻。

The appeal court override the decision of the lower court.
上诉法院推翻了下级法院的裁决。
overrun(pt.: overran, pp.: overrun, prp.: overrunning)
v. 蔓延,泛滥

vt. 否决,驳回
The lecturer overran by ten minutes.
演讲人超过规定时间十分钟。

The news programme overran the allotted time.
新闻节目超出了规定的时间。
oversea
a. 海外的

ad. 在海外
The overseas trade has become the main project.
海外贸易成为主要的项目。

She is an overseas student in Britain.
她是个在英国的外国留学生。
overseas
a. 海外的

ad. 在海外
He was happy to return home after living overseas for two years.
生活在海外两年后回到了家他感到愉快。

The company had succeed best on the overseas market.
该公司在海外市场获得巨大成功。
oversee(pt.: oversaw, pp.: overseen, prp.: overseeing)
v. 向下看,了望,监督
You must employ someone to oversee the project.
你得雇个人监督这一工程.
oversight(pl.: oversights)
n. 勘漏,失察,失败
Through an unfortunate oversight your letter was left unanswered.
由于令人遗憾的疏忽,未能给你回信。

Many errors are caused by oversight.
有很多错误是由疏忽造成的。
overt
a. 公开的,明显的,公然的
Overt hostility; overt intelligence gathering.
公然的敌意;公众智慧的结晶

Acts of war; overt warfare.
战争行为;公开战争
overtake(pt.: overtook, pp.: overtaken, prp.: overtaking)
v. 赶上,突然来袭,压倒
The murderer was overtaken in his crime.
杀人犯当场被捕。

A car overtook me although I was going fast.
我虽然开得很快,还是被一辆车超过了。
overthrow(pt.: overthrew, pp.: overthrown, prp.: overthrowing)
n. 推翻,瓦解,倾覆

v. 打倒,推翻,倾覆
The overthrow of that lawful regime has resulted in a series of riot.
合法政权的被推翻导致一连串的暴乱。

The rebels have overthrown the government.
反叛者已推翻了政府。
overtime
n. 加班时间(加班加点费)

ad. 在规定时间之外(超出时间地)
He was cruel to make them work overtime.
他要他们加班工作, 真是残酷。

This new order will mean (us) working overtime.
这一新定单意味著(我们)得加班加点.
overture(pl.: overtures)
n. 提议,提案,初步交涉,序曲
The audience must be in their seats before the overture.
观众必须于序曲演奏前入座。
overturn
n. 倾覆,破减,革命

v. 推翻,颠倒
The revolutionist planned to overturn this puppet regime.
革命者计划推翻傀儡政府。

The boat overturned but didn't sank.
小船翻了,但没有沉。
overview
n. 概观

[计算机] 概貌
The general manager gave us an overview of the company's marketing plans for the coming year.
总经理扼要介绍了公司明年的销售计划。

The opening chapter gives a general overview of the subject.
开篇第一章是对主题的概述.
overweight(pt.: overweighted, pp.: overweighted, prp.: overweighting)
a. 超重的
The baggage is two kilos overweight.
那件行李超重两公斤。

Be my luggage overweight?
我的行李超重了吗?
overwhelm(pt.: overwhelmed, pp.: overwhelmed, prp.: overwhelming)
v. 淹没,受打击,压倒
Your kindness quite overwhelmed me.
你的好意使我感激难言。

The village was overwhelmed when the floods came.
这个村庄在洪水泛滥时被淹没了。
overwhelming
a. 势不可挡的,压倒的
Our football team has won an overwhelming victory.
我们的足球队取得了压倒性的胜利。

The scenic splendors of the Rocky Mountains are overwhelming.
落基山脉的壮丽景色使人赞叹不已。
overwork
n. 过度操劳,过度工作

v. 工作过度
His illness grew out of his tendency to overwork.
他的病是由于工作过度所致。

Self- make men are very apt to usurp the prerogative of the almighty and overwork themselves.
全凭一己奋斗而成功的人,大有篡夺上帝的大权之势而过度工作。
overwrite(pt.: overwrote, pp.: overwritten, prp.: overwriting)
重写
Send or receiving a new snapshot overwrite the previous image.
发送或接收一幅新的快照会覆盖前面的图象。
overwrought
a. 过劳的(工作过累的,紧张过度的)
She didn't mean to offend you; she was overwrought.
她无意得罪你, 她是情绪不好.

She was in a very overwrought state after the accident.
事故发生後她精神十分紧张.
owe(pt.: owed, pp.: owed, prp.: owing)
v. 欠

vi. 欠钱

vt. 欠(债等),归功于,应感谢
I owe a lot to my wife and children.
我很感激我的妻子和孩子。

He owes his success more to luck than to ability.
他认为他的成功是靠运气而不是因为自己有能力。
owing
a. 欠着的,未付的
Owing to the rain, the match was cancelled.
由于下雨,取消了比赛。

There is still 2 dollars owing.
还欠着2美元。
owl(pl.: owls)
n. 猫头鹰
I can hear an owl hooting.
我能听到一只猫头鹰在叫。

The owl swooped down on the mouse.
那只猫头鹰向著老鼠猛扑下来.
own(pt.: owned, pp.: owned, prp.: owning)
a. 自己的

pron. 特有的

v. 有,拥有

vi. 承认

vt. 拥有
He owns he was wrong.
他承认他错了。

Your life is your own affair.
你的生活是你自己的事。
owner(pl.: owners)
n. 所有人,物主
I am the owner of this house.
我是这所房子的主人。

The property revert to its original owner in1998.
财产于1998年将归还原所有人。
ownership
n. 所有权
Ownership of property involves great expense.
拥有房地产要有很大的开销。

The two brothers have dispute over the ownership of the land.
这兄弟俩对土地的所有权有争议。
ox(pl.: oxen)
n. 公牛,牛
The flesh of a slaughtered full-grown steer, bull, ox, or cow.
牛肉宰杀了的完全成长的阉牛、未阉割的牛、公牛或母牛的肉

He goaded the ox on.
他用刺棒驱牛。
oxide(pl.: oxides)
n. 氧化物
An oxide containing three oxygen atoms per molecule.
三氧化物每个分子中含有三个氧原子的氧化物

It is well known that the thing formed when an element combines with oxygen is called oxide.
众所周知,当一种元素与氧结合时,形成的东西被称为氧化物。
oxidize(pt.: oxidized, pp.: oxidized, prp.: oxidizing)
v. 氧化,生锈

vt.&ad. 使氧化
Iron is easily oxidized.
铁很容易氧化。

The carbon14 atoms oxidize to carbon dioxide which gets blown about and mixed up with lower atmosphere.
碳14原子氧化生成二氧化碳,向四周散去并与低空的大气混合。
oxygen
n. 氧,氧气
She died from lack of oxygen.
她因缺氧而死。

There was a shortage of oxygen at the top of the mountain.
山顶上缺氧。
oyster(pl.: oysters)
n. 牡蛎
The man is as dumb as an oyster.
那人极少说话。

That oyster closed up its valves.
那个牡蛎把壳合拢起来。
ozone
n. 臭氧
The pollution had destroyed ozone layer and caused many changes in weather.
污染破坏了臭氧层,并引起了许多天气变化。

Just breathe in that ozone!
吸吸那种新鲜空气吧!
pace(pt.: paced, pp.: paced, prp.: pacing, pl.: paces)
n. 速度,步调,步法

v. 踱步,缓慢的走,引导
The film director put the new actor through his paces.
电影导演测试了一下那位新演员的演技。

The lion paced the floor of his cage restlessly.
狮子烦躁地在兽笼里走来走去。
pacemaker
n. 心律调整器
Implant a pacemaker; implant a drug capsule.
植入一个起搏器;植入一个药物胶囊
pacific
a. 太平洋的

n. 太平洋
The night was pacific.
黑夜静悄悄的。

These creatures live in the depth of the Pacific Ocean.
这些生物生活在太平洋的海底。
pacify(pt.: pacified, pp.: pacified, prp.: pacifying)
v. 使...平静,安慰
In spite of my efforts to pacify it the baby continued to cry/continued crying.
尽管我已尽力哄这婴儿, 可是他还是哭个不停.

He tried to pacify the protesters with promise of reform.
他试图以改革的承诺安抚抗议者。
pacing
步测,基本的
An englishman think seated, a frenchman, standing, an american, pacing, an irishman, afterward.
英国人坐着想,法国人站着想,美国人走着想,爱尔兰人事后才想。

The boy does his work at a snail's pace.
小男孩慢吞吞地做作业。
pack(pt.: packed, pp.: packed, prp.: packing, pl.: packs)
n. 包裹,一群,一副

v. 包装,捆扎,塞满
The traveler took out a bottle of water from the pack on his back.
那位旅行者从他的背包中拿出了一瓶水。

We leave tomorrow but I haven't begun to pack yet!
我们明天动身,但我现在还没开始收拾行李呢!
package(pt.: packaged, pp.: packaged, prp.: packaging, pl.: packages)
n. 包裹,套装软件,包

v. 包装
He packaged up his old clothes and put them in the cupboard.
他把旧衣服包成一包放在橱里。

The postman brought me a large package.
邮递员给我送来一个大包裹。
packaging
n. 包装
A small piece, as of polystyrene, used in quantity to protect items during packaging and shipment.
保护物品的小片大量用于包装及运输中保护物品的一种小片,如聚苯乙烯

The special packaging will run up the price of the item.
这种特殊包装会抬高这种商品的价值。
packet(pt.: packeted, pp.: packeted, prp.: packeting, pl.: packets)
n. 储存器,讯息封,小包

v. 打包,装进小包
I bought him a packet of sugar.
我给他买了一袋糖果。

There is a list of ingredients on the side of the packet.
包装袋的边上印有所含配料表。
packing
n. 包装
I think you'll find the packing beautiful and quite well-done.
您一定发现我们产品的包装美观讲究。

The act, process, industry, art, or style of packing.
包装,打包包装的动作过程、工业、艺术或样式
pact(pl.: pacts)
n. 契约,协定,条约
The two opposition parties made an electoral pact.
这两个反对党达成了一项关于在选举中进行合作的协议。

President Reagan… will insist that the pact be considered on an"all or nothing" basis.
里根总统……将会坚持该条约必须在“全部接受,否则不签”的基础上予以考虑。
pad
n. 填补,衬垫,印色盒,信笺簿

v. 填补,徒步,夸大
The nurse put a clean pad of cotton over his wound.
护士在他的伤口上敷了一块干净的纱布垫。

He jotted down a note on the pad by the telephone.
他在电话机旁的便笺本草草记下一个通知。
padding
n. 垫充,垫塞,填料
A silky fiber obtained from the fruit of the silk-cotton tree and used for insulation and as padding in pillows, mattresses, and life preservers.
木棉一种绢状纤维,从木棉树的果实中提取出来,用作隔音材料,也可用作枕头,褥垫和救生用具中的垫料

No padding, please.
请不要放衬垫。
paddle
n. 桨,划桨,明轮翼

v. 划桨,戏水,抚弄
She lay at the side of the pool and paddled in the water with her fingers.
她躺在池子边上,用手指玩水。

They tried to row the small boat off with a paddle.
他们试图用桨把小船划开。
page
n. 页

v. (给...)当听差

vt. (通过扩音器、传呼机等)呼叫
Paging Grey Wood, would you go to reception please?
格林伍德先生,请到服务台去一下。

There is a page missing in this book.
这本书缺了一页。
pageant(pl.: pageants)
n. 盛会,游行,虚饰
We are all invited to take part in the pageant.
我们全都被邀请参加这次盛典。

A public celebration or spectacular pageant.
盛典公共庆祝活动或热闹的游行
pagination
分页,标记页数
暂无例句
paging
内存分页,页面调度
Paging Grey Wood, would you go to reception please?
格林伍德先生,请到服务台去一下。

I was paging through a magazine when he came in.
他进来时我在翻阅一本杂志。
pail(pl.: pails)
n. 提桶
Will you carry a pail of water out of the well?
你愿意从井里打桶水吗?

I want a pail of milk.
我想要一桶牛奶。
pain(pt.: pained, pp.: pained, prp.: paining, pl.: pains)
n. 痛苦,疼痛,辛苦

v. 使...痛苦,痛苦,疼
He spares no pains to study English.
他不辞劳苦地学习英语。

She's pained by her son's conduct.
她对儿子的行为感到痛心。
painful
a. 痛苦的

vt. 使疼痛
It was painful to admit that I was wrong.
要我承认错了,是很费力的。

The operation was very painful.
手术很痛。
painless
a. 无痛的,不痛的
An instrument that in a painless and noninvasive manner uses the differential transmission and reflection of ultrasonic waves to create a detailed visual image of the brain.
超声波心动描记器一种用来显示详细的大脑图象的仪器,利用超声波发送和反射的差异来测试并无伤无痛
pains
n. 辛苦
No gains without pains.
st. 不劳无获.

He spares no pains to study English.
他不辞劳苦地学习英语。
painstaking
n. 辛苦,苦心,工夫

a. 辛苦的,勤勉的,小心的
Planned or executed with painstaking attention to numerous parts or details.
精心制作的对众多部分或细节给予精心注意的计划或制作的
paint(pt.: painted, pp.: painted, prp.: painting, pl.: paints)
n. 油漆,颜料,绘画作品

v. 油漆,绘画
Who painted this picture?
这幅画是谁画的?

The wall requires a new coat of paint.
这墙需要再涂一层新油漆。
paintbrush
画笔
Hand the paintbrush up to Father on the ladder.
把漆刷递上去交给梯子上的父亲。
painter
n. 画家
He is a portrait painter.
他是一个肖像画家。

The painter stretched the canvas on a frame.
画家把油画布紧绷在画框上。
painting(pl.: paintings)
n. 水彩画,油画
There are three paintings on the wall.
墙上有三幅画。

That is an oil painting of a landscape in spring.
那是一幅描绘春天景色的油画。
pair(pt.: paired, pp.: paired, prp.: pairing, pl.: pairs)
n. 双,对,副

v. 使...成对
The teacher paired us off for the purpose of the exercise.
为了做练习,老师把我们分成一对一对。

This pair of trousers is too tight for me.
这条裤子我穿太紧了。
pairs
Cuff-links are only sold in pairs.
袖扣论对卖.

The number of electron pairs an atom can share with other atoms.
共用电子对数,共价一个原子与其他原子共用的电子的对数
Pakistani
a. 巴基斯坦的

n. 巴基斯坦人
暂无例句
palace(pl.: palaces)
n. 宫殿
The Palace won't like all this gossip.
国王不会喜欢这些流言蜚语的。

Some cinemas used to be called Picture Palaces.
一些电影院曾叫作电影宫。
palatable
a. 美味的,愉快的
The truth is not always very palatable.
事实真相并非尽如人意.
pale
n. 尖木桩(前哨)

a. 苍白的

v. 使苍白

vi. 变得苍白,变得暗淡
She paled at the sight of the blood.
她一看到血就脸色苍白。

All other anxieties paled into insignificance besides the possibility of war.
和可能打仗相比,所有其他忧虑都变得微不足道了。
palette
n. 调色板,颜料
Developer can install ole control onto the palette or choose from among the ole control include in delphi2.0.
开发者们可以把OLE控制安装到调色板上或从包括在Delphi2。0中的OLE控制中选择。

A limited palette.
有限的色调
palm
n. 手掌

n. 棕榈树

vt. 把...藏于手中
The goalkeeper just managed to palm the ball over the crossbar.
守门员用手掌将球托出了球门的横木。

He knew the passage like the palm of his hand.
他对这条航线了如指掌。
palpitate(pt.: palpitated, pp.: palpitated, prp.: palpitating)
v. 悸动,心跳,发抖
暂无例句
pamper(pt.: pampered, pp.: pampered, prp.: pampering)
v. 放纵,使吃饱,使过量
They pamper themselves after a hard day at work.
他们劳累工作一日之后放纵自己。

The pampered cat refused to eat food without meat.
这只被娇惯的猫拒绝吃没有肉的饭。
pamphlet(pl.: pamphlets)
n. 小册子
He gave me a pamphlet for my call numbers.
他给了我一个小册子记录电话号码。

The pamphlet contains information of political opinion.
这本小册子含有关于政治主张的资料。
pan
n. 平底锅

v. 严厉批评
I am cooking apple pies with my newly bought frying pan.
我正在用我新买的煎锅做苹果馅饼。

I thought it was a good idea, but I don't think it will pan out.
我原以为这个想法很好,但现在我认为它行不通。
panacea(pl.: panaceas)
n. 万灵药
A medieval chemical philosophy having as its asserted aims the transmutation of base metals into gold, the discovery of the panacea, and the preparation of the elixir of longevity.
炼金术,炼丹术中世纪的一种化学哲学。其声称的目标是将一些基本金属转变为金子,发现万灵药及制备长生不老药

A remedy that cures all diseases or evils; a panacea.
万灵药能治愈所有疾病或罪恶的药物;仙丹
pancreas
n. 胰脏
The pancreas can produce substances which help in the digestion of food.
胰脏能产生助消化的物质。
panda(pl.: pandas)
n. 熊猫
Pandas are loved by people all over the world.
熊猫被全世界的人们喜爱。

It's illegal to kill a panda.
杀害熊猫是犯法的。
pane(pt.: paned, pp.: paned, prp.: paning, pl.: panes)
n. 窗玻璃,方框,方格

v. 嵌窗玻璃
The pane of glass was broken by a football.
一块玻璃被足球打碎了。

A strip of wood or metal separating and holding panes of glass in a window.
窗格条窗户上用来隔开和固定窗玻璃片的木条或者金属条
panel(pt.: paneled, pp.: paneled, prp.: paneling, pl.: panels)
n. 面板,嵌板,仪表盘,座谈小组

v. 嵌镶

专门问题小组
This ceiling has a carved panel.
这块天花板带有刻花镶板。

The panel was chosen to take part in discussion.
那个专门小组被选中参加讨论。
panic(pt.: panicked, pp.: panicked, prp.: panicking, pl.: panics)
n. 恐慌,惊惶

a. 惊慌的,没有理由的,恐慌的

v. 使...惊慌
Don't panic!
别怕!

She got into a panic when she thought she'd forgotten the tickets.
她想起忘记带入场券,顿时惊慌起来。
panorama(pl.: panoramas)
a. 全景的,全貌的

n. 全景
From the summit there is a superb panorama of the alps.
从峰巅俯瞰,阿尔卑斯山壮丽的景色尽收眼底。

The panorama of color and action which fills the world is taken for granted.
充满世间的色彩和动作的景象被当成理所当然,或许,这是人性共有的特点。
panoramic
a. 全景的
暂无例句
pant(pt.: panted, pp.: panted, prp.: panting, pl.: pants)
n. 喘息,悸动

v. 喘息,渴望
We began to pant before we reached the top of hill.
我们在到达山顶之前已经在喘气了。

He panted out the message.
他上气不接下气地说出此事。
panther(pl.: panthers)
n. 豹
A panther was killed.
一头美洲狮被杀了。
pantry(pl.: pantries)
n. 餐具室,食品室
He wanted to find some wine in the pantry.
他想在餐具室里找到一些酒。

No food is left in the pantry except some bread.
食品柜里除了一些面包其它什麽也不剩。
pants
n. 裤子
She wears the pants in her family.
她是家里掌权的人。

This sport jacket will match those pants nicely.
这件运动衫和那条短裤很相配。
paper(pt.: papered, pp.: papered, prp.: papering, pl.: papers)
n. 纸,文件,论文,报纸

v. 用纸糊,贴壁纸

adj.纸制的
The teacher is reading Tom's English paper.
老师正在审阅汤姆的英语答卷。

She papered the room green.
她用绿色壁纸裱糊房间。
paper money
n. 纸币, 钞票
Because large sum of metal money is heaved and inconvenient to handle, government issue paper money.
因为大量金属货币使用起来笨重不方便,政府便发行了纸币。
paperback(pl.: paperbacks)
n. 纸封面本(普及本,平装书)
We are doing a special promotion of our paperback list.
我们正在搞推销平装书的特别宣传活动.

Peter hopes that this textbook will be issued as a paperback, as this will increase the sales.
彼得希望这本教科学书以平装书出版,因为这样可以增加销售量。
papers
n. 文件,证书
Who messed up my papers?
谁把我的文件搞得乱七八糟?

Who's been rooting about among my papers?
谁翻过我的文件了?
paperweight
n. 镇纸,压纸器
暂无例句
papule
n. 丘疹,小突起
暂无例句
par(pl.: pars)
n. 标准,票面价值,平均数量

a. 票面的,平常的,标准的
As a writer she was on a par with the great novelists.
她是与伟大小说家齐名的作家。

He is the elder statesman par excellence.
他是最优秀的年长的国务活动家.
parachute(pt.: parachuted, pp.: parachuted, prp.: parachuting, pl.: parachutes)
n. 降落伞

v. 跳伞
When his parachute failed he thought he was a goner.
他的降落伞打不开了, 他想他算完了.

Our first parachute jump was an exhilarating experience.
我们第一次跳伞感到兴奋莫名.
parade(pt.: paraded, pp.: paraded, prp.: parading, pl.: parades)
n. 游行

v. 检阅,游行
The strikers paraded through the city center.
罢工队伍游行穿过市中心。

The Olympic Games begin with a parade of all the competing nations.
奥运会以参赛各国的列队行进开始。
paradise
n. 天堂
Hong Kong is a travellers' paradise.
香港是旅游者的乐园。

I see no sign of the actual approach of this hundred per cent French paradise.
我看不出有什么迹象表明这种十全十美的法国天堂真正会到来。
paradox(pl.: paradoxes)
n. 似非而是的隽语,自相矛盾的话
It is a paradox that such a rich country should have so many poor people living in it.
如此富足的国家竟有如此多的穷人, 这是个矛盾的现实.

Paradox and irony are characteristics of her style.
她善於运用似非而是的隽语和反语.
paragraph(pt.: paragraphed, pp.: paragraphed, prp.: paragraphing, pl.: paragraphs)
n. 段落

vt. 将...分段
Look at the second paragraph on page fifteen.
请看第十五页的第二段。

The editor struck out the whole paragraph.
编辑把整段全删掉了.
parallel(pt.: paralleled, pp.: paralleled, prp.: paralleling, pl.: parallels)
a. 平行的

ad. 平行地

n. 平行线

vt. 与...平行
My experience in this matter is parallel to yours.
在这件事情上,我的经验和你的类似。

The railway lines run parallel to the road.
铁路线和那条道路平行。
paralyse
vt. 使...无力(关闭)
The electricity failure paralysed the water supply.
停电使水供应陷于瘫痪。

She is paralysed in both arms.
她的两只胳膊麻痹。
paralysis(pl.: paralyses)
n. 瘫痪
A person affected with paralysis.
瘫痪病者,麻痹患者患麻痹症的人

The disease results in creeping paralysis.
这种病可发展成脊髓痨.
paralyze(pt.: paralyzed, pp.: paralyzed, prp.: paralyzing)
v. 使...瘫痪,使...麻痹
The electricity failure paralyzed the water supply.
停电使水供应陷于瘫痪。

The accident left her paralyzed in both legs.
事故后她的腰部以下瘫痪了。
parameter
n. 参数,参量
We have to work within the parameters of time and budget.
我们工作受时间和财力所限.

Spend by each department have to fall within certain parameter.
每个部门的开支必须属于确定的系数之内。
paramount(pl.: paramounts)
派拉蒙(美电影公司)

极为重要的
The reduction of unemployment should be paramount.
降低失业率应是头等大事。

This matter is of paramount importance.
此事至关重要。
paranoia
n. [心]妄想狂, 偏执狂
Relating to, characteristic of, or affected with paranoia.
类偏执狂的,有偏执狂特征的与偏执症有关的、有其特征的或有此症状的

Paranoia reigns supreme among the women, causing much marital conflict.
偏执狂现象在妇女中很盛行,引起了许多婚姻纠纷。
paraphernalia
n. 随身用具(附件)
All my fishing paraphernalia is in the car.
我的鱼具都在汽车里.

He has all the music paraphernalia you can buy.
你能买到的音乐相关产品,他全都有。
paraphrase(pt.: paraphrased, pp.: paraphrased, prp.: paraphrasing, pl.: paraphrases)
n. 释义,解述,改写

v. 改写,解述
Paraphrase the following passage into two paragraphs.
把下面这一节文章意译成两段。
parasite(pl.: parasites)
n. 寄生虫,食客
The mistletoe plant is a parasite on trees.
槲寄生是寄生在树上的植物。

Don't give money to him; he is a parasite.
别给他钱,他是个好吃懒做的人。
parcel(pt.: parceled, pp.: parceled, prp.: parceling, pl.: parcels)
n. 包裹

v. 打包,捆扎

vt. 打包
He parceled up the books.
他把书打成了包。

She sent me the present by parcel post.
她用邮包把礼物寄给了我。
pardon(pt.: pardoned, pp.: pardoned, prp.: pardoning, pl.: pardons)
n. 原谅,赦免

v. 宽恕,原谅
I beg your pardon.
对不起;请原谅。

If I have offended you, I ask your pardon.
如有冒犯之处,请多多原谅。
parent(pl.: parents)
n. 父母,父母亲,根源
My parents have gone to Hangzhou for holiday.
我父母已经去杭州度假了。

Being a parent can be hard work.
当父母可是件辛苦的事。
parentheses
圆括号
In assembler programming, one or more operation represented by a combination of terms and paired parentheses.
汇编程序设计中,用项和括号对的组合所代表的一个或多个操作。

A string of one or more characters used to separate or organize elements of computer programs or data; for example, parentheses, blank character, arithmetic operator, if,"BEGIN".
用来分隔或组织计算机程序元素或数据元素的字符或字符串。例如括号、空格符、算术运算符、if(如果)、“BEGIN"等。
parenthesis(pl.: parentheses)
n. 括弧,插入语,附带
The statistics were given in parenthesis.
统计数字在括号里.

One have to dismount from an idea and get into saddle again at every parenthesis.
每当遇上一个括号,就叫人不得不从一种想法下马,然后再次骑上马鞍。
Paris
n. 巴黎
Paris is the capital of France.
巴黎是法国的首都。

First prize in the raffle is a holiday for two in Paris.
抽奖销售的头奖是两个人到巴黎度假旅游。
parish(pl.: parishes)
n. 教区
Don't worry about the printing; that's my parish.
别担心打印的事,那是我的工作范围。

They go to the parish church every week.
他们每周都去教区的教堂。
parity(pl.: parities)
n. 同等,同格,同位
The two currencies have now reached parity.
这两种货币现已达到同等价值。

A bit added to a binary code that indicates parity and is used to check the integrity of data.
奇偶校验位加在二进制码上的一个标明奇偶数的位,用于检验数据的完整性
park(pt.: parked, pp.: parked, prp.: parking, pl.: parks)
n. 公园,停车处

v. 停车,置于,停车
I often take my children to play in the park.
我经常带我的孩子们去公园玩。

You are not allowed to park here.
此处不准停车。
parking
n. 停车

a. 停车的

vbl. 停车
We encouraged the Smiths before leaving the parking lot.
在离开停车场之前, 我们鼓励了史密斯一家。

It's murder trying to find a parking place for the car.
找个停车的地方比登天还难.
parliament(pl.: parliaments)
n. 议会,国会
The Conservative Party won 230 seats in Parliament.
保守党在议会获得了230 个席位。

The President announced the dissolution of Parliament.
总统宣布了议会解散。
parlor(pl.: parlors)
n. 客厅,会客室,店
My sister goes to a beauty parlor once a week.
我妹妹每周去一次美容院。

Rock music blasted full from the parlor.
摇滚乐声震屋宇,从客厅传来。
parody(pt.: parodied, pp.: parodied, prp.: parodying, pl.: parodies)
n. 打油诗文,诙谐的改编诗文,拙劣的模仿

v. 拙劣模仿,作模仿诗文
The trial was a parody of justice.
这次审判是对公正的一次拙劣的模拟

An exaggerated or grotesque imitation, such as a parody of a literary work.
模仿一种夸张或怪诞的模仿,如对一个文学作品的滑稽模仿
parrot(pt.: parroted, pp.: parroted, prp.: parroting, pl.: parrots)
n. 鹦鹉

v. 学舌
He talks like a parrot and just repeats what he heard.
他只是鹦鹉学舌,拾人牙慧罢了。

This parrot is an amazing mimic.
这只鹦鹉很会学舌。
parse(pt.: parsed, pp.: parsed, prp.: parsing)
v.&n. 从语法上分析
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parser
语法分析器
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part(pt.: parted, pp.: parted, prp.: parting, pl.: parts)
n. 部份,零件,角色

v. 分开,分离,分配

ad. 部份地,有几分
I hope we can part as friends.
我希望我们和和气气地分手。

This piece of glass seems to be part of a lamp.
这片玻璃似乎是一盏灯的一部分。
partake(pt.: partook, pp.: partaken, prp.: partaking)
v. 分担,参与,有几分
His manner partakes of insolence.
他的态度带有几分傲慢。

Will you partake of a drink with us?
和我们一同喝一杯好吗?
partial
a. 部分的,偏袒的,偏爱的
His partial attitude called forth a lot of criticism.
他的偏袒态度招致了不少批评。

I'm very partial to sweet foods.
我非常偏爱甜食。
partiality
n. 偏袒,偏心
A partiality or disposition in favor of something; a preference.
偏爱,偏袒偏爱或喜欢事物的性情;偏爱

Challenging the array is made either by reason of the partiality of the Sheriff or his under officer who arrayed the panel, or for some other cause.
要求全体陪审员回避是由于行政司法长官有所偏袒,或是由于他手上部署陪审员阵容的官员有所偏袒,以及其他原因。
partially
ad. 部份地,一部份地,不公平地
He was only partially to blame for the accident.
他对事故只应负部分责任。

The maneuvering of an aircraft partially into a crosswind to compensate for drift.
飞机侧航部分操纵飞行器使之进入逆风以抵消滑行
participant
a. 参与的

n. 参加者,参与者
Select the place where you want to point the camera(each participant, whiteboard, etc.).
选择想要瞄准的摄像机位置(每一位参加者,白板等)。

A participant in a feud.
结下世仇的人结下世仇的参与者
participate(pt.: participated, pp.: participated, prp.: participating)
v. 参加,分享,参与
Everyone in the class is expected to participate in the discussion.
希望全班同学参加讨论。

A delegate sent to observe and report on the proceedings of an assembly or a meeting but not vote or otherwise participate.
观察团一个代表团,派去观察并报告集会或会议进展,但不投票或参与其它活动
participation
n. 参加,参与
We win the game because of his participation.
由于他的参与,我们赢了比赛。

His participation is not welcomed.
他的参与不受欢迎。
participator
a. 参加的

n. 参加者
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participle(pl.: participles)
n. 分词
暂无例句
particle(pl.: particles)
n. 粒子,点,极小量
We can see the dust particles floating in the sunlight clearly.
我们可以很清楚地看到阳光下的灰尘颗粒。

There wasn't a particle of truth in what he said.
他说的没有一点真话。
particular(pl.: particulars)
n. 个别项目,详细说明

a. 特别的,独有的,挑剔的
There was nothing in the letter of particular importance.
这封信里没有什么特别重要的事。

I'm not particular how you do it as long as it gets done.
只要把它完成了,你怎么做我并不计较。
particularize(pt.: particularized, pp.: particularized, prp.: particularizing)
v. 详细说明,列举,大书特书
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particularly
ad. 特别,尤其
He isn't particularly smart.
他并不特别聪明。

The instrumentation is particularly fine.
这首器乐曲编得特别细致.
particulars
n. 事实,细节
I don't want to go into particulars about the meeting now, I'll tell you al the details later.
现在我不想详细谈(有关会议的情况),以后我会告诉你全部细节。

The lawyer tried to dig up all the particulars of the case as soon as possible.
那个律师试图尽快查明这一案件的全部细节。
particulate
n. 微粒子
Pulverized particulate matter ejected by volcanic eruption.
火山灰火山爆发喷射出来的粉末状颗粒物质
parting(pl.: partings)
n. 分别,分歧处

a. 离别的,逝去的

vbl. 分开,分配
He remembered her parting kiss in the following years.
在以后的岁月中,他一直记着她临别时的一吻。

They exchanged a final kiss before parting.
他们最後相互亲吻而分离.
partisan
n. 党羽,同党的人,游击队员

a. 效忠的,献身的,盲目推崇的
It is the partisan who drove the enemy forces out of our country.
是游击队员把敌人从我们国家赶出去的。

Partisan politics is often an obstruction to good government. Office politics are often debilitating and counterproductive.
党羽的政治阴谋经常是良好政府的妨碍。公务上的政治争斗经常是带削弱性质和招致反效果的
partition(pt.: partitioned, pp.: partitioned, prp.: partitioning, pl.: partitions)
n. 分割,隔离物,隔墙

v. 区分,隔开,分割
I could hear what he was saying on the phone through the partition.
我能隔着墙听见他在电话里说了些什么。

A grill or network of bars set in a window or door or used as a partition; a grate.
格栅由杆做成的栏栅或框架,置于窗内或门上用作隔离物;格栅
partly
ad. 部分地
What you say is partly true.
你说的有几分是真实的。

We are all partly to blame.
我们都必须负一部分责任。
partner(pt.: partnered, pp.: partnered, prp.: partnering, pl.: partners)
n. 合作者,搭档

v. 同...合作,做...的搭档
Are you sure you want him to be your partner?
你肯定你想要他作你的终身伴侣吗?

The business is owned by two partners.
这家商行为两名合伙人所拥有。
partnership(pl.: partnerships)
n. 合伙,合股
I enter into partnership with him to do export business.
我与他合伙做出口生意。

She worked in partnership with her sister.
她和妹妹合股经营。
partridge(pl.: partridge)
n. 鹧鸪
There is a dish of partridge at supper.
晚饭时有一盘鹧鸪做的菜。
part-time
a. 兼职的, 部分时间的

ad. 部分时间, 兼职地
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parturition
n. 生产,分娩
暂无例句
party(pl.: parties)
n. 政党,聚会,开派对
He was admitted to the Party last year.
他去年入党了。

When does the birthday party take place?
生日庆祝会什么时候举行?
parvenu(pl.: parvenus)
n. 暴发户,新贵
The parvenu invited guests but they all hung off.
这个暴发户邀请了客人,但是他们都不愿意去。
pascal
n. 〈计〉PASCAL语言
Courses taken that would be useful for computer programming are: Computer science, systems design and analysis, FORTRAN programming, PASCAL programming, operating systems, systems management.
对计算机编程有用的课程有:计算机学、系统设计与分析、FORTRAN编程学、PASCAL编程学、操作系统、系统管理。
pass(pt.: passed, pp.: passed, prp.: passing, pl.: passes)
n. 途径,通行,及格

v. 经过,消逝,传递
I passed the store on my way to the library.
我在去图书馆的路上经过了那家商店。

Please show me your monthly bus pass.
请出示公共汽车月票。
passable
a. 过得去的
Fairly good; passable.
尚好的,较好的;过得去的

Quality barely passable but price unattractive
质量尚可但价格并不便宜。
passage
n. 通道,走廊,一段文章
The bridge is not strong enough to allow the passage of vehicles.
这座桥不够牢固,车辆不能通行。

The police kept a clear passage for the traffic.
警方使来往车辆畅通无阻。
passageway(pl.: passageways)
n. 过道,走廊
A musical bell softly sounded somewhere in the passageway.
走廊的某处响起轻柔悦耳的铃声。

A structure that can be swung, drawn, or lowered to block an entrance or a passageway.
大门一种构造,可被摇晃、牵引或降低,从而堵塞一出口或一过道
passbook
n. 银行存折
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passe
a. 过时的,已过盛的
I'm beginning to find her novels rather passe.
我逐渐觉得她的小说格调陈旧.

He was a fine actor but he's a bit passe now.
他曾是优秀演员, 但现在最红时期已过.
passenger(pl.: passengers)
n. 乘客,旅客
The train carries many passengers.
火车载着许多旅客。

This is a large passenger airliner.
这是一架大型客机。
passerby(pl.: passersby)
n. 过路人,行人
Her queer way of dressing attracted the attention of the passerby.
她古怪的着装方式引起了过路人的注意。

The passerby was very grateful to us for directing him when he mistook his way.
这个过路人非常感激我们在他迷路时给他指了路。
passion(pl.: passions)
n. 激情,热情
The poet expressed his burning passion for the woman he loved.
诗人表达了他对所爱的女子火一般的激情。

He has a passion for photography.
他对摄影有强烈的爱好。
passionate
a. 热情的,热烈的,易怒的
His passionate speech had an effect on our emotions.
他的热情的演讲打动了我们的感情。

The novelist characterizes his heroine as capricious and passionate.
这位小说家把女主人公刻画成反覆无常而又多情的人.
passionately
ad. 多情地,热烈地
He is passionately opposed to racial discrimination.
他极端反对种族歧视.

She is passionately fond of tennis.
她热爱网球.
passive(pl.: passives)
a. 被动的,消极的

n. 被动性
He played a passive role in the marriage.
他在婚姻中扮演了一个被动的角色。

Passive character, attitude, quality, or behavior.
消极主义消极被动的性格、态度、品质或行为
passivity
n. 被动性(尤指无行动,迟钝,顺从)
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passport(pl.: passports)
n. 护照
I hold a French passport.
我持有法国护照。

The only passport to success is hard work.
通往成功的唯一途径是努力奋斗。
password
n. 口令
A secret sign or signal to be given to a sentry in order to obtain passage; a password.
暗号为通过岗哨而必须给出的秘密记号或口令;暗语

New access-rights model for protect read- only translation unit via user group password.
新的访问权限模型用于经由用户组口令保护只读翻译单元。
past
a. 过去的

ad. 过

n. 过去

prep. 过,经过
Our country has a glorious past.
我们的国家有一段光辉的历史。

We drove past the house.
我们开车经过那座房子。
pasta(pl.: pastas)
n. 生面团。意大利通心粉。
Medium-sized tubular pasta.
意大利通心粉中等大小的管状面食

Large-sized tubes of pasta stuffed with meat or cheese and baked in a tomato or cream sauce.
烤空心粉塞肉或干酪并加番茄或奶油汁烘烤而成的大空心粉条
paste(pt.: pasted, pp.: pasted, prp.: pasting)
n. 糊,浆糊

v. 粘,贴
Would you like some tomato paste?
你要西红柿酱吗?

He pasted up a notice on the wall.
他把一张布告贴在墙上。
pastel(pl.: pastels)
n. 粉蜡笔,粉蜡笔画,漫笔作画
She works in (ie uses) pastels.
她用彩色粉笔作画.

Pastel colours are restful to the eye.
清淡柔和的颜色可以养目。
pasteurization
n. 巴氏消毒法
暂无例句
pasteurize(pt.: pasteurized, pp.: pasteurized, prp.: pasteurizing)
v. 以高热杀菌,消毒
暂无例句
pastiche
n. 混成曲, 模仿画
He has a gift for pastiche.
他有模仿他人作品的天赋.
pastime(pl.: pastimes)
n. 消遣,娱乐
My favorite pastime is reading.
我最喜爱的消遣是读书。

Writing is a solitary pastime.
写作是独自一人的消遣.
pastor(pt.: postored, pp.: postored, prp.: postoring, pl.: pastors)
n. 牧师
A governing body of pastors and elders in certain Reformed churches, having jurisdiction over local churches.
长老监督会一些改革派教会的由牧师和长老组成的管理机构,有对地区教会的裁决权
pastoral(pl.: pastorals)
n. 牧歌,田园诗

a. 牧人的,田园生活的,牧师的
The picture showed a charming pastoral scene of cows drinking from a stream.
这幅画表现了牛在溪边饮水的迷人的田园风光。

The priest makes pastoral visits every Tuesday.
牧师每星期二作履行神职的访问。
pastry(pl.: pastries)
n. 面粉糕饼,馅饼皮
You eat too much pastry.
你吃的点心太多了。

She can make Danish pastry.
她会做丹麦点心。
pasture(pt.: pastured, pp.: pastured, prp.: pasturing, pl.: pastures)
n. 牧场

v. 吃(草)

vt. 放牧
We have put our cattle out to pasture.
我们已经把牛放到牧场上吃草去了。

He's pasturing his cattle on the top meadow.
他正在高处的草地上放牛。
pasty
a. 浆糊的,苍白的
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pat
n. 轻拍

v. 轻拍,拍

ad. 适时,正好,恰好
Snowflakes were patting against the window.
雪花轻轻拍打着窗户。

The government stood pat in its policy.
政府坚持自己的政策。
patch(pt.: patched, pp.: patched, prp.: patching, pl.: patches)
n. 片,补绽,碎片

v. 补缀,掩饰,平息
The boy's trousers need a patch on the knee.
这孩子的裤子膝盖上需要打个补丁。

He patched up a couple of old tires.
他补了几条旧车胎。
patch cord
接插线
暂无例句
patched
a. 打补丁的
In my patched jeans and torn leather jacket I felt like a fish out of water amongst all those elegantly-dressed people.
我穿着打补丁的裤子和破旧的皮茄克,和这些衣冠楚楚的人在一起,觉得一点也不自在。

They patched up their differences.
他们解决了彼此间的分歧.
patchwork
n. 修补工作(拼凑的东西,混杂物)
A small piece of cloth used for patchwork.
补钉一小片用来修补用的布
patchy
a. 斑驳的,不调和的,不完整的,拼凑的
A horse with patchy markings of white and another color.
杂色马,花马一匹有白色或另外一种色斑的马

My knowledge of science is patchy.
我的科学知识只是一鳞半爪。
pate
n. 头,脑袋,头脑
He has a shiny bald pate.
他是个亮光光的秃顶。

Professor Pate, the famous phrenologist.
著名的颅相学家佩特师傅.
patent(pt.: patented, pp.: patented, prp.: patenting, pl.: patents)
n. 专利权,执照,专利品

a. 专利的,显著的,新奇的

v. 取得...的专利权,请准专利
He got a patent for this invention.
他获得了这项发明的专利权。

The patent runs out in three years time.
这项专利期限为3年。
patent office
专利局
In the Patent Office, we still have millions of ideas that are free for use.
在专利局, 我们还有许多的想法没有付诸实施。

The patent office needs90 days to wait for any possible opposition.
专利局需要90天的时间等候任何可能产生的反对意见。
paternal
a. 父亲的,似父亲的,得自父亲的
The employees resented the bosses' paternal attitude.
雇员们讨厌老板家长式的管理态度。

The woman on the photo is my paternal grandmother.
照片上的这个妇人是我祖母。
paternalism
n. 家长式管理,家长式领导
暂无例句
paternity
n. 父系,父系后裔
Paternity case; paternity suit.
父亲血缘案例;父亲血缘诉讼案
path(pl.: paths)
n. 路线,轨道,路程,小路,小径
Their daily trips through the jungle have made a path in the thick undergrowth.
他们每天往返穿过丛林,已在茂密的矮丛中踩出了一条小路。

The path grew more obscure in the fading light.
小径在渐渐消失的光线下变得更暗了。
pathetic
a. 悲哀的,可怜的,感伤的
His tears were pathetic to witness.
他的眼泪引起在场人的怜悯。

We saw the pathetic sight of starving children.
我们看到挨饿的儿童悲惨可怜的样子。
pathfinder
n. 探路者,控索者
暂无例句
pathogen
n. 病原体
Inherited, acquired, or induced resistance to infection by a specific pathogen.
免疫力遗传的、后天的或诱发的对特定的病原感染的抵抗能力
pathogenic
a. 致病的
暂无例句
pathologic
a. 病理的
暂无例句
pathological
a. 病理学的
A localized pathological change in a bodily organ or tissue.
机能障碍,器官损害身体内器官或组织局部的病理转变

The pathological condition in which such painful masses occur.
痔疾这些令人疼痛的病块出现的病理状态
pathologically
ad. 病理地
暂无例句
pathology(pl.: pathologies)
n. 病理学
暂无例句
pathophysiology
n. 病理生理学
暂无例句
pathos
n. 感伤,悲怅,悲情
The play is notable for the pathos of its final scene.
该剧以最后一场的哀婉动人而著称。
pathway(pl.: pathways)
n. 路,径
The pathway was rough and covered with little stones.
这条路高低不平,铺满了小石头。
patience
n. 耐心
His rudeness was beyond my patience.
他的粗暴使我无法忍受。

I must tell you that his patience has its limit.
我必须告诉你,他的耐心是有限的。
patient(pl.: patients)
a. 有耐心的,能忍耐的

n. 病人
I think I am quite a patient person.
我认为我是一个相当有耐心的人。

The patient finally died from cancer.
那位病人最终死于癌症。
patiently
ad. 耐心地
The children waited patiently in expectation of (ie expecting) the magician.
孩子们耐心地等待著魔术师.

He was angry, nevertheless he listened patiently.
他生气了,但他还是耐心地听我说。
patina(pl.: patinas)
n. 绿金秀,绿青,古色
暂无例句
patio(pl.: patios)
n. 天井(庭院)
A veranda or roofed patio.
门廊走廊或有顶棚的天井

An open, often paved area adjacent to a house serving as an outdoor living space; a patio.
内院,庭院紧邻房间的一块开阔、通常铺过的区域,作为室外活动场所;庭院
patois(pl.: patois)
n. 方言,土语
He speaks the local patois.
他会说当地方言.
patriarch(pl.: patriarchs)
n. 创办人,家长,元老
Her patriarch is strict with her.
她的家长对她要求很严。

The patriarch of the herd.
群众里年高德劭的人
patriarchal
a. 家长的,族长的,由族长统治的
暂无例句
patriarchy(pl.: patriarchies)
n. 家长,父系社会
暂无例句
patrician(pl.: patricians)
a. 贵族的,显贵的

n. 贵族
暂无例句
patricide
n. 弑父
暂无例句
Patrick
(男名)帕特里克
We could call in on Patrick on the way to your mother's.
我们到你母亲家去, 不妨顺路到帕特里克家串个门儿.

"Fine day for a shoot, " Patrick said. Julian then said to them all: "Well, this is well met, what? "
"真是射猎的好天气,"帕特里克说道。接着朱利安对他们大家说:"喔,幸会!你说什么来着?"
patrimony(pl.: patrimonies)
n. 祖传的财物, <喻>继承物, 遗产
暂无例句
patriot(pl.: patriots)
n. 爱国者
She is a patriot to her country.
她热爱她的祖国。

He was anxious to show himself patriot.
他急于表明自己是个爱国者。
patriotic
a. 爱国的
His patriotic action raised our admiration.
他的爱国行为激起了我们的敬佩。

A Japanese battle cry or patriotic cheer.
万岁日本人在进攻时的呐喊或爱国的欢呼;
patriotism
n. 爱国心,爱国精神
We are all deeply moved by his patriotism.
我们都被他的爱国精神深深感动了。

They criticize their opponents under the cover of patriotism.
他们借口爱国来抨击反对者。
patrol(pt.: patrolled, pp.: patrolled, prp.: patrolling, pl.: patrols)
巡逻,巡查
They laid an ambush for the enemy patrol.
他们埋伏起来准备伏击巡逻的敌人。

We'll have to chance meeting an enemy patrol.
我们不得不冒著可能遇上敌人巡逻兵的危险.
patron(pl.: patrons)
n. 赞助人,保护人
This store has many patrons.
这家商店有许多老顾客。

Modern artists have difficulty in finding patrons.
现代艺术家们很难找到赞助人。
patronage
n. 赞助,光顾,任免权
We thank you for your patronage.
我们谢谢您的惠顾。

The theatre is under the patronage of the Arts Council.
那家剧院得到了艺术委员会的赞助。
patronize(pt.: patronized, pp.: patronized, prp.: patronizing)
v. 保护,支援
The restaurant is patronized by politicians and journalists.
这家饭馆常有政治家和记者光顾.

He resented the way she patronized him.
她待他那种屈尊纡贵的样子, 他十分愤恨.
patter
n. 急速拍打声,轻快脚步声,行话

v. 急速地念,滴答地响,发出急速轻拍声
The falling leaves pattered against the windowpanes.
落叶嗒塔地打在玻璃窗上。

They will soon be hearing the patter of tiny feet.
他们很快就会有个小宝宝了。
pattern(pt.: patterned, pp.: patterned, prp.: patterning, pl.: patterns)
n. 图案,式样,典范

v. 仿造,模仿
This cloth has a pattern of blue and white squares.
这种布有蓝白格子的图案。

He patterned himself upon a man he admired.
他模仿一个他钦佩的人。
patty(pl.: patties)
n. Mathilda,Matilda,Martha 的昵称
I made some patties for them.
我给他们做了一些小馅饼。

Patty dawdled away four years in college.
帕蒂在大学里混了四年。
paucity
n. 少数,少量,缺乏
暂无例句
Paul
n. 保罗
His Holiness Pope John Paul II was welcomed by the crowd.
尊敬的保罗教皇陛下受到人群的欢迎。

Peter sat next to Paul on the sofa.
彼得挨著保罗坐在沙发上。
Paula
波拉(女名)
Paula turned everything in the house upside-down when she was trying to find her missing necklace.
波拉在寻找她丢失的项链时,把屋子里的所有东西翻得乱七八糟。
paunch
n. 腹,胃,大肚子

v. 剖腹,取出内脏
暂无例句
paunchy
a. 大肚子的
暂无例句
pauper(pl.: paupers)
n. 贫民,被救济者,穷人
An impoverished person; a pauper.
穷人贫困的人;贫民

He was degraded in their eyes; he had lost caste and station before the very paupers.
他在他们的眼光里是坍台了;他在贫民前面丢了体面和地位。
pause(pt.: paused, pp.: paused, prp.: pausing, pl.: pauses)
暂停,中止
I'd like to pause in my talk.
我想暂时谈到这里。

There was a pregnant pause before she answered my question.
她耐人寻味地停顿了一下才回答我的问题.
pave
v. 铺设,安排,为...铺路
This agreement will pave the way for a lasting peace.
这个协议将为持久和平铺路。

The road was paved with cobblestones.
那条路是用鹅卵石铺成的。
pavement(pl.: pavements)
n. 人行道
No parking on the pavement.
人行道/路面上不许停车。

Several pedestrians had come to grief on the icy pavement.
几个行人在结冰的人行道上滑倒了.
pavilion(pt.: pavilioned, pp.: pavilioned, prp.: pavilioning, pl.: pavilions)
n. 大帐蓬,观众席,楼阁

v. 搭帐蓬
The reception was held in a pavilion on the lawn.
招待会在草地中的亭子里举行。

Look, the pavilion is high in the sky.
噍,那亭子高高地立在空中呢。
paving
n. 铺面,铺砌
Mixed asphalt and crushed stone gravel or sand, used for paving or roofing.
沥青混泥土碎石或沙子与沥青的混合物,用于铺路或封层顶

A molded rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln until hard and used as a building and paving material.
砖块在太阳下或窑里烘烤变硬的模制长方形黏土砖,用作建房和铺路的材料
paw(pt.: pawed, pp.: pawed, prp.: pawing, pl.: paws)
n. 手掌,手爪

v. 以蹄扒地,笨拙地使用,费力地前进
The kitten has very soft paws.
小猫的爪子很软。

The dog was howling its paw was hurt.
那条狗在嗥叫--它的爪子受伤了.
pawky
a. 精明的,活泼的
暂无例句
pawn
n. 典当,抵押物,人质

v. 当掉,以发誓
The painter had to pawn his watch to pay for a meal.
这位画家不得不把表当掉买顿饭吃。

We are mere pawns in the struggle for power.
在权力斗争中我们只是一批小卒。
pawnbroker
n. 典当商,当铺老板
Having paid off the pawnbroker, I now had my watch out of hock.
偿还了当铺老板的债,我赎回了自己的手表。

The shop of a pawnbroker.
当铺开当铺者的店
pay(pt.: paid, pp.: paid, prp.: paying)
n. 薪资,付款,报偿

v. 支付,付清,报偿
The manager wouldn't pay him his wages.
经理不肯把工资付给他。

She paid no heed to our warnings.
她不把我们的警告放在心上。
payable
a. 可付的,应付的,有利益的
L/c is payable against your draft.
信用证凭汇票付款。

The payment of the goods is payable in instalments.
货款可以分期支付。
paycheck
n. 工资
"I hope he went fishing and comes back tomorrow, but I wouldn't bet my paycheck on it, " said state police superintendent Clinton Pagano….
州警察局长帕加诺说,"我希望他钓鱼去了,明天就回来。但是我可不愿意拿我的薪水打赌(并无十分把握)。"……

The new appropriations bill could mean a larger paycheck for state employees.
新的岁出预算案对国家雇员来说是一张更大的支票
payday
n. 发薪日
Every payday he gangs one on.
没有哪个发薪日他不是喝得醉醺醺的。

I am broke now that it's just before payday.
刚好在发薪日前我已一文不名。
payee
n. 收款人,取款人
暂无例句
payer
n. 支付者,付款人
The government should have increased family allowances and clawed it back from rich tax payers.
政府本来应该增加家庭津贴并向富有的纳税人收回这笔支出。
payment(pl.: payments)
n. 支付,付款
They demand prompt payment.
他们要求立即付款。

The payment of the goods is payable in instalments.
货款可以分期支付。
payoff
n. 清算(成果,发工资,放线装置)

a. 得出结果的
暂无例句
payout
n. 花费,支出
The company only exists on payouts from the government.
这个公司仅靠政府救济补贴生存。
payroll(pl.: payrolls)
n. 工资单(计算报告表)
The firm's payroll has one field for gross pay and one for net pay.
公司工资单上一部分是原工资,一部分是实发工资。

Lopped him from the payroll.
将他从工资单上除名
PC
(personal computer)个人计算机
Maintenance of PC is in my element.
我对电脑的维修保养很在行。
PE
n. 体育
暂无例句
pea(pl.: peas)
n. 豌豆
The sisters are as alike as two peas.
两姐妹长得一模一样。

This kind of pea has a long pod.
这种豌豆长着长豆荚。
peace
n. 和平
Please let me do my work in peace.
请让我安静地工作。

She's never at peace with herself.
她总是静不下来.
peaceable
a. 安静的,和平的
I was pleased to see how peaceable the horse had become.
我很高兴地看到这匹马变得这么温顺。
peaceful
a. 安宁的,和平的
China is a peaceful country.
中国是一个爱好和平的国家。

This area is peaceful except for a few skirmishes in the distance.
除了远处的零星的小冲突之外,这个地区是和平的。
peacefully
ad. 宁静地,安祥地,爱好和平地,喜安静地
The baby was slumbering peacefully.
孩子睡得正香.

Now it is generally accepted that the countries with different social systems can coexist peacefully.
"现在一般都承认,不同社会制度的国家可以和平共处。"
peacetime
n. 平时
暂无例句
peach
n. 桃子

v. 揭发,检举
The beauty of the peach blossom is beyond description.
桃花的美丽难以形容。

The fuzz on a peach.
桃子上的绒毛
peacock(pt.: peacocked, pp.: peacocked, prp.: peacocking, pl.: peacocks)
n. (雄)孔雀

v. 炫耀
Peacocks are more beautiful than peahens.
雄孔雀要比雌孔雀漂亮。

The sparrow is sorry for the peacock at the burden of its tail.
麻雀看见孔雀负担着它的翎尾,替它担忧。
peahen
n. 雌孔雀
Peacocks are more beautiful than peahens.
雄孔雀要比雌孔雀漂亮。
peak(pt.: peaked, pp.: peaked, prp.: peaking, pl.: peaks)
n. 山顶,顶点,帽舌

v. 到达高点,消瘦,竖起
Tourism is at its peak in August.
旅游业在八月份达到高峰。

The mountain peaks are covered with snow all year.
山顶上终年积雪。
peaky
a. 憔悴的
暂无例句
peal(pt.: pealed, pp.: pealed, prp.: pealing, pl.: peals)
n. 钟声

v. (使)鸣响
They burst into peals of laughter.
他们爆发出阵阵笑声。

Oh, the108 peal of the temple bell have start.
哦,除夕的钟声开始响了。
peanut(pl.: peanuts)
n. 花生
He pays his workers peanuts.
他付给他的工人极少的工资。

He likes to eat peanut jam.
他喜欢吃花生酱。
peanuts
pl.花生
He tossed the peanuts into his mouth one at a time.
他每次将一粒花生扔进嘴里。

Peanuts do well in this area.
这一带花生长得很好。
pear(pl.: pears)
n. 梨
Would you like a pear?
想吃梨吗?

This salad is made of apple, pear, potato and celery.
这份色拉是由苹果、梨、土豆和芹菜做成的。
pearl(pt.: pearled, pp.: pearled, prp.: pearling, pl.: pearls)
n. 珍珠

v. 用珍珠装饰
She wears a pearl necklace today.
今天她戴了一条珍珠项链。

A pearl or mineral that has been cut and polished for use as an ornament.
宝石,珍珠珍珠或矿石,已被切割或抛光而作为装饰品
Pearl Harbor
(美国夏威夷港口)珍珠港
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a crushing calamity.
偷袭珍珠港(对美军来说)是一场毁灭性的灾难。
pearly
a. 珍珠似的(响亮的)
I like pearly ornament.
我喜欢珍珠饰物。

The pearly sheen absorbed many people.
珍珠的光泽吸引了很多人。
peasant(pl.: peasants)
n. 农民

n. 民工
The local lords often treated the peasants badly.
当地地主常常虐待农民。

The failure of their crops spelt disaster for the peasant farmers.
作物歉收农民就要受灾.
peasantry
n. 农民(总称)
暂无例句
peat(pl.: peats)
n. 泥煤,泥煤块
Root the cuttings in peat.
把插枝扦插泥炭中.

A broad area of open land, often high but poorly drained, with patches of heath and peat bogs.
沼泽一片大面积的开阔地,通常很高但排水不好,有成片的荒野和泥炭田
peat bog
泥炭
A broad area of open land, often high but poorly drained, with patches of heath and peat bogs.
沼泽一片大面积的开阔地,通常很高但排水不好,有成片的荒野和泥炭田
pebble(pt.: pebbled, pp.: pebbled, prp.: pebbling, pl.: pebbles)
n. 鹅卵石

v. (用卵石)铺
There are many pebbles on the riverbed.
河床上有很多卵石。

He dropped a pebble from the bridge and waited for the plop.
他从桥上扔下一颗卵石, 然後等著听那扑通的一声.
pecan
n. 美洲山核桃树
A confection made of nut kernels, especially almonds or pecans, stirred in boiling sugar syrup until crisp and brown.
干果糖用干果仁,尤指杏仁或山核桃仁在沸腾的糖浆里搅拌直至发焦变脆而制成的蜜饯
peccadillo(pl.: peccadilloes)
n. 轻罪,小过,小暇疵
暂无例句
peck
n. 啄痕,啄食

v. 以喙啄,啄食,吹毛求疵
That bird tried to peck me.
那只鸟想啄我。

The boy started pecking at the keys of the piano.
男孩开始在钢琴上乱弹一气。
peckish
a. 饿的,急躁的
暂无例句
pectoral
a. 胸部的,胸的
暂无例句
peculate(pt.: peculated, pp.: peculated, prp.: peculating)
v. 挪用,盗领
暂无例句
peculation
n. 挪用(侵吞公款)
He became manager but was put down from the office fur peculation.
他成了一位经理,但由于盗用公款而被降职了。
peculiar
a. 奇怪的,古怪的,特殊的,独特的
The food has a peculiar taste.
这食物有种怪味道。

This style of cooking is peculiar to the country.
这种烹调方法是那个国家的特色。
peculiarity(pl.: peculiarities)
n. 特质,特性,怪癖
These small spiced cakes are a peculiarity of the region.
这些别有风味的小蛋糕是该地的特产。

She has peculiarities on diet.
她有饮食方面的怪癖。
peculiarly
ad. 古怪地,特有地
Hunting foxes is a peculiarly English sport.
猎狐是英国特有的运动.
pedagogic
a. 教学法的
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pedagogical
a. 教学(法)的
暂无例句
pedagogue
n. 教师,教育者,爱假装博学者
暂无例句
pedagogy(pl.: pedagogies)
n. 教育学,教授法,教育
Instruction; teaching; pedagogy.
指导;教学;教学法
pedal(pt.: pedaled, pp.: pedaled, prp.: pedaling, pl.: pedals)
n. 踏板

a. 脚的,踏脚的

v. 用脚踏动,踩踏板
The pedal of a cycle is attached to a crank.
自行车的踏板与曲柄相连。

He pushed hard on the brake pedal to avoid a collision.
他使劲踩下煞车踏板以避免撞车。
pedant
n. 炫学者,自夸学者的人,空谈家
暂无例句
pedantic
a. 卖弄学问的,假装学者的,吹毛求疵的,钻牛角尖的
Pedantic attention to detail or rules.
拘泥形式,墨守陈规过于拘泥于细节或规则

A dull, pedantic speaker or writer.
学究枯燥而迂腐的讲话人或作者
pedantry(pl.: pedantries)
n. 假装学者,卖弄学问,炫学
暂无例句
peddle(pt.: peddled, pp.: peddled, prp.: peddling)
v. 挑卖,沿街叫卖,散播
He peddled small household articles around the town.
他在城里挨家挨户兜售日用百货.

Go peddle your papers. I'm certainly not going to pay for the damage that wasn't my fault.
你走开吧!损失不是由于我的过错造成的,我一分钱也不会付给你。
peddler(pl.: peddlers)
n. 小贩
The peddler tried to sell me some small articles.
那个小贩试图卖给我一些小东西。

A peddler or dealer of cheap goods.
小贩卖廉价货的小贩或商人
pedestal(pt.: pedestaled, pp.: pedestaled, prp.: pedestaling, pl.: pedestals)
n. 基架,座,基础

v. 加座,搁在台上,支持
The workers put the statue on its pedestal.
工人们把雕像放到基座上。

The statue reposes on a pedestal.
塑像安放在台座上。
pedestrian(pl.: pedestrians)
a. 徒步的,缺乏想像的

n. 行人
The driver was slanging a pedestrian who had got in his way.
那司机破口大骂挡他的路的行人.

Being a good pedestrian is just as important as being a good driver.
做一个好的行人就像做一个好的司机一样重要。
pediatric
a. 儿科的
暂无例句
pediatrician
n. 儿科医师
暂无例句
pediatrics
n. 小儿科
The branch of pediatrics that deals with the diseases and care of newborn infants.
新生儿学儿科学的一个分支,研究新生儿疾病和护理
pedicure
n. 修脚趾甲,足部治疗
暂无例句
pedigree(pl.: pedigrees)
n. 家谱

a. 纯种的
He was proud of his impeccable pedigree.
他为他出身于名门望族而骄傲。

Direct descent from an ancestor; lineage or pedigree.
家系从一个祖先传下来的直接世系;家系或家族
pediment
n. 三角墙,山形墙
暂无例句
pedlar
n. 小贩
The pedlar tried to sell me some small articles.
那个小贩试图卖给我一些小东西。

My grandmother dickered with the pedlar over the price of apples.
我祖母为苹果的价格与小贩讨价还价。
peek(pt.: peeked, pp.: peeked, prp.: peeking)
v. 偷看,窥视

n. 偷看,窥见
Cover your eyes and don't peek.
捂上眼睛,别偷看。

He just had time to peek into the room before the door closed.
他刚向房间里望了一眼门便关上了。
peel
n. 皮

v. 削...皮,剥落,脱皮
Would you peel me an orange?
你给我剥一个橘子好吗?

The paint was peeling.
油漆正在剥落。
peeler
n. 削皮器
暂无例句
peeling
n. 剥皮,剥下的皮
Something, such as a skin or peel, that has been pared off.
削皮,剥皮,削下物如皮肤或果皮等削下来的东西

The paint was peeling.
油漆正在剥落。
peep
n. 瞥见,偷看,初现

v. 窥视,慢慢露出,吱吱叫
The flowers are beginning to peep through the soil.
花正开始破土而出。

I caught him peeping at my paper.
他偷看我的论文时,我当场抓住了他。
peeper
n. 窥视者,嘀咕的人
Acid rain is harmful to amphibians such as salamanders, spring peepers, and frogs.
酸雨是有害于两栖的动物,例如鲵、春天里唧唧叫的小动物和青蛙。
peephole
n. 窥孔,门镜
暂无例句
peer
n. 同侪,匹敌,贵族

v. 凝视,窥视
She peers through the mist, trying to find the right path.
她透过雾眯着眼看,想找出正确的路。

The opinions of his peers are more important to him than his parents' ideas.
在他看来,他同辈人的观点比他父母的观点更为重要。
peerless
a. 无比的,出类的,无双的
To be a peerless man is very difficult.
做一个出类拔萃的人是很不容易的。

His Chinese kung fu is peerless.
他的中国功夫是无敌的。
peeve(pt.: peeved, pp.: peeved, prp.: peeving)
v. 气恼,怨恨
It peeves me to be ordered out of my own house.
命令我从自己的家中出去, 真太气人了.
peevish
a. 易怒的,暴躁的,撒娇的
Inclined to be vexed or troubled; peevish.
烦躁的易被激怒或困扰的;易怒的

A peevish child is unhappy and makes others unhappy.
一个脾气暴躁的孩子自己不高兴也使别人不高兴。
peg(pt.: pegged, pp.: pegged, prp.: pegging, pl.: pegs)
n. 钉,椿,藉口

v. 钉木椿,用椿
First hammer the tent pegs into the ground, then tie the ropes onto them.
先把系帐篷的桩子打进地里,再把绳子系在桩子上。

Their pride in their achievements has come down a peg.
他们对自己的成就不再觉得那么了不起了。
Peggy
佩吉
Let's go into the living-room, Peggy. We can have our coffee there.
我们到起居室去吧,佩吉。我们可以在那里喝咖啡。

Peggy has come up with this fantastic idea for a party.
佩吉提出了这样一个异想天开的聚会计划。
pejorative
a. 退化的,轻蔑的

n. 轻蔑语
暂无例句
Pekin
n. 北京(市)
暂无例句
Peking
n. 北京
By the way, I miss Mom's Peking roast duck and spring roll very much!
还有,我非常想吃妈妈做的北京烤鸭和春卷。
pelage
n. 皮毛,生皮
暂无例句
pelagic
a. 远洋的
The ship is engaged in pelagic fishery.
这艘船从事远洋渔业。
pelf
n. 钱财
暂无例句
pelican
n. 鹈鹕
暂无例句
pellet(pt.: pelleted, pp.: pelleted, prp.: pelleting, pl.: pellets)
n. 小球,小子弹
A hard pellet of snow and ice.
雹块一种坚硬的冰雪团

A small pill or pellet.
小药丸,小糖丸
pell-mell
ad. 乱七八糟地, 混乱地

a. 杂乱的, 混乱的

n. 乱七八糟, 混乱, 杂乱
The children rushed pell-mell down the stairs.
孩子们乱哄哄地冲下楼去.

The books were scattered pell-mell over the floor.
书本凌乱地散置在地上.
pellucid
a. 透明的,澄清的,明了的
暂无例句
pelt
n. 投掷,疾行,毛皮

v. 投掷,急降,攻击
The rain was pelting down.
大雨倾盆。

The crowds pelted bad eggs at the speaker.
群众纷纷向演讲人扔臭鸡蛋。
Pembroke
彭布鲁克(英国城市)
暂无例句
pen
n. 钢笔

v. 圈进
May I borrow your pen?
我可以借用你的钢笔吗?

She fumbled about in her handbag for a pen.
她在手提袋中搜寻钢笔。
pen pal
n. 笔友
暂无例句
penal
a. 刑罚的
Deportation to a penal colony.
流放放逐到一个流刑地
penalize(pt.: penalized, pp.: penalized, prp.: penalizing)
v. 处刑,宣告有罪,使不利
The new law penalizes the poorest members of society.
新法规对社会中最贫困者不 利.

People who drive when they are drunk should be heavily penalized.
对酒醉开车者应予重罚.
penalty(pl.: penalties)
n. 处罚,惩罚
She has paid the penalty for her crimes with five years in prison.
她因犯罪受到惩罚被判刑五年。

One of the penalties of fame is that people point at you on the street.
当了名人的麻烦之一是在街上被人指指点点。
penance(pt.: penanced, pp.: penanced, prp.: penancing, pl.: penances)
n. 忏悔,悔过,赎罪
He had done penance for his sins; we should forgive him.
他已经为赎罪自我惩罚了,我们应该原谅他。
pence
n. 便士
Potatoes are 20 pence a pound.
土豆每磅20便士.

The shares are currently being quoted at 54 pence a share.
该股票现在的报价是每股54便士.*
penchant
n. 喜好(倾向)
She has a penchant for Indian food.
她爱吃印度食物.
pencil(pt.: penciled, pp.: penciled, prp.: penciling, pl.: pencils)
n. 铅笔

v. 用铅笔写
I noted down his telephone number with a pencil near the telephone.
我用电话旁的一根铅笔记下了他的电话号码。

My pencil is blunt, could you lend me a knife to sharpen it?
我的铅笔钝了,你能借我把刀子削一削吗?
pendant(pl.: pendants)
n. 垂饰
My necklace has a heart pendant, but I don't wear it everyday.
我的项链有一个心形的垂饰,但我并非每天都戴他。

A glass pendant, especially on a chandelier.
玻璃吊灯架玻璃垂饰,尤指枝形吊灯上的
pendent
a. 下垂的,悬而未决的,即将来临的
When will the pendent problem be solved?
这个悬而未决的问题什么时候能解决呢?
pending
a. 未决定的,待决的

prep. 直到,当...的时候,在...期间
The lawsuit was then pending.
那件讼案因而尚未解决.

A decision on this matter is pending.
此事即将作出决定.
pendulous
a. 下垂的,摇摆的,摇摆不定的
暂无例句
pendulum(pl.: pendulums)
n. 摆,钟摆
The pendulum of the clock in my room is a bear.
我房间的钟摆是小熊形状的。

A pendulum oscillates.
摆锤能摆动.
penetrate(pt.: penetrated, pp.: penetrated, prp.: penetrating)
v. 穿透,渗透,看穿
The headlamps penetrated the fog.
车的前灯的光射进雾中。

Nothing we say penetrates his thick skull!
无论我们说什麽他都不懂。
penetrating
a. 敏锐的,尖锐的
The penetrating odor of garlic soon filled the entire apartment.
大蒜刺鼻的气味很快就弥散了整个屋子
penetration(pl.: penetrations)
n. 渗透,侵透,侵入
Resistant to penetration by water but not entirely waterproof.
抗水的能抵抗水的渗透但不完全防水的

He writes with penetration.
他写的文章尖锐深刻。
penguin(pl.: penguins)
n. 企鹅
The birth of a baby penguin in the zoo was widely reported.
动物园里小企鹅的出生受到了广泛的报道。

The penguin is a flightless bird.
企鹅是一种不会飞的鸟。
penholder
n. 笔杆
暂无例句
penicillin
n. 青霉素
The nurse injected penicillin into her arm.
护士给她的胳膊注射了青霉素。

Allergic children; highly allergic to penicillin.
过敏的儿童;对青霉素高度过敏
Penicillium
n. 青霉菌
暂无例句
peninsula(pl.: peninsulas)
n. 半岛
Italy is a peninsula.
意大利是一个半岛。

An ancient region and Roman province of the Iberian Peninsula. It corresponded roughly to modern-day Portugal.
卢西塔尼亚古代一个地区,是古罗马帝国在伊伯利亚半岛的一个省份,大致相当于今天的葡萄牙
peninsular(pl.: peninsulars)
n. 半岛
暂无例句
penis(pl.: penes)
n. 阳物,阴茎
暂无例句
penitence
n. 后悔
暂无例句
penitent(pl.: penitents)
a. 忏悔的,悔悟的

n. 改过迁善的人,忏悔的人,悔罪者
Since he has been penitent, I don't think he will do that again.
既然他已经悔罪了,我认为他不会再那样做了。
penitentiary(pl.: penitentiaries)
n. 听悔僧,教诲师,赎免局

a. 改过的,感化的,惩罚的
A place where persons convicted or accused of crimes are confined; a penitentiary or a jail.
监狱,拘留所监禁被指控或认定有罪的人的地方;拘留所或监狱
penknife(pl.: penknives)
n. 袖珍折刀
暂无例句
penmanship
n. 书法,笔法,笔迹
暂无例句
pennant
n. 三角小旗(信号旗,奖旗)
A pennant lolling from the mast.
信号旗松散地从桅杆上垂下来
pennate
a. 有翼(羽毛)的
暂无例句
penniless
a. 身无分文的
Helen's mother disapproved of Tom and said that she had no wish to chuck her daughter away on such a penniless person.
海伦的母亲不赞成汤姆并且说她决不想把女儿嫁给一个像他这样的穷光蛋。

My firm in Hongkong went bankrupt and left me penniless, and I could only get home by working my ticket.
我在香港开设的商行破产了,落得个身无分文,只得靠在船上做工抵偿船费才回到家乡。
Pennsylvania
n. 宾夕凡尼亚州
A region of the northeast United States, generally including the New England states, New York, and sometimes Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
美国东北部美国东北的地区,大致包括新英格兰州,纽约,有时也包括宾夕法尼亚州和新泽西州

Pennsylvania produce the first of the game's two deadlock at5: 00 of the second quarter.
这次比赛出现两次平局,在第二个四分之一场的第五分钟宾州队第一次将比分拉平。
penny(pl.: pence)
n. 便士
I only have a few pennies with me.
我身上只有几个便士。

Penny wise, pound foolish.
【谚】小事聪明,大事糊涂;抓了芝麻,丢了西瓜。
pennyworth
n. 一辨士的价钱,价值一辨士之物,少额
Got my pennyworth at that price.
我以低廉的价格成交了这笔买卖
pens
钢笔(复数)
There are two pens on the table.
桌上有二枝钢笔。

The students went into the examination room, armed to the teeth with pens, pencils, rulers, computers and so on.
同学们带着钢笔,铅笔,尺子,计算器走进考场,他们个个装备齐全。
pension
n. 退休金,年金,抚恤金

v. 发给退休金
He retired on a company pension.
他退休时得到公司的退休金。

Size of pension depends on length of service with the company.
养老金的多少取决於为公司服务年限的长短.
pensioner(pl.: pensioners)
n. 领养老金的人
They are all old-age pensioners.
他们都是领养老金的人。

The tax threshold for a single pensioner is 450 dollars.
单身养老金领取者的征税起点是450美元。
pensive
a. 沉思的,愁眉苦脸的
The painting can inspire a pensive mood.
这幅画能引人沉思。

The woman in this painting has a pensive smile.
这幅画上的女人脸上露出忧郁的微笑。
pentagon
n. 五角形
The manufacturers appear to have underbid the contracts by a wider margin than usual. Costs escalated beyond all expectations. And few were privy to the problems because the program was financed in the secret part of the Pentagon budget.
厂家对合同投的标似乎较一般低得太多。成本节节升高,超出任何人的预料。由于该计划系五角大楼秘密预算所支付,很少人知悉问题的同情。

But the judge had no stomach for bureaucratic infighting(particularly with the Pentagon, which controls most of his intelligence budget plus its own) and not much feel for how to fit
pentathlon
n. 五项运动
暂无例句
penthouse(pl.: penthouses)
n. 楼顶阁楼
The family have booked the penthouse suite for two weeks.
这个家庭已预定了两周的楼顶公寓套房。
penultimate
a. 倒数第二的
November is the penultimate month of the year.
十一月份是一年中倒数的第二个月。
penumbra(pl.: penumbrae)
n. 半阴影
暂无例句
penurious
a. 吝啬的, 缺乏的
暂无例句
penury
n. 贫穷
Laid-off workers fall into penury.
下岗职工陷入贫困。

Peoples in Africa are living in penury.
非洲的人民过着贫穷的生活。
peon
n. 被强制劳役以还债的工人,工人
暂无例句
peony(pl.: peonies)
n. 牡丹,芍药
The peonies are in full bloom now.
现在牡丹花正盛开。

I like the carpets patterned with peonies.
我喜欢印有牡丹花图案的地毯。
people(pt.: peopled, pp.: peopled, prp.: peopling, pl.: peoples)
n. 民族,人,人们,人民

vt. 居住于
Were there many people at the meeting?
集会有很多人吗?

She's spending Christmas with her people.
她与亲人一起过圣诞节。
Peoria
(城市名)
暂无例句
pepper(pt.: peppered, pp.: peppered, prp.: peppering, pl.: peppers)
n. 胡椒粉
Please pass me the pepper pot.
请把胡椒瓶递给我。

Please pass me the pepper.
请把胡椒粉递给我。
peppered
a. 胡椒(色)的
The wall had been peppered with bullets.
墙上有密集的子弹痕迹.

The speaker was peppered with awkward questions.
发言人被尴尬的问题所围困。
peppermint
n. 薄荷,薄荷糖,薄荷味
暂无例句
pepperoni
n. 意大利香肠
暂无例句
peppery
a. 胡椒味的,暴躁的
A peppery sales clerk.
一个脾气暴躁的销售员
pepsin
n. 胃蛋白酶
暂无例句
peptic
a. 有助消化的,胃液素的

n. 健胃剂,消化器官
暂无例句
peptide
n. 肽
A peptide containing many molecules of amino acids, typically between10 and100.
多肽一种含有许多氨基酸分子的肽,典型地是在10和100之间

A peptide hormone, produced by the thyroid gland in human beings, that lowers plasma calcium and phosphate levels without augmenting calcium accretion.
降钙素一种缩氨酸荷尔蒙,由人体内的甲状腺产生。在不增加钙含量的情况下,可降低血中钙和磷酸盐的含量
per
prep. 每,每一
These apples cost five yuan per kilogram.
这些苹果每公斤五元。

The hurricane has a speed of 73 miles per hour.
飓风每小时73英里。
per capita
人均
Per capita incomes rose sharply last year.
去岁人均收入剧增.

A sheikdom and city of eastern Arabia on the Persian Gulf. The city is the capital of the federated United Arab Emirates. With enormous oil revenues, the sheikdom has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world. Population, 242,975.
阿布扎比阿拉伯东部波斯湾上的一酋长国和城市。为阿拉伯联合酋长国的首都。因为有大量的石油收入,该酋长国为世界上人均收入最高的国家之一。人口242,975
per contra
相反,对销
Per contra I don't ask her to forget but to remember.
相反,我不是要她忘记,而是要她记住。

The female is generally drab, the male per contra brilliant.
一般来说雌性是黄褐色的,而雄性是色彩鲜明的。
per diem
[拉]

n. 每日
暂无例句
per se
a. 本身
The drug is not harmful per se, but is dangerous when taken with alcohol.
该药本身并无害处, 但与酒类同服则有危险.

"But it's important to remember this is not about the technology, per se; It's about how it is used, " says psychologist Christine Riley of Intel, one of the study's sponsors.
"然而,重要的是不要忘记这与技术本身是无关的,问题在于如何使用因特网。"这项研究的发起人之一、心理学家、英特尔公司的克里斯廷·赖利说。
perambulate(pt.: perambulated, pp.: perambulated, prp.: perambulating)
v. 巡行,巡视,漫步
暂无例句
perceivable
a. 可知觉的
Knowable or perceivable.
可认知的可知的或可觉察的
perceive(pt.: perceived, pp.: perceived, prp.: perceiving)
v. 察觉,感觉,认知,理解
We perceived that we were unwelcome and left.
我们发觉自己不受欢迎,因此便离开了。

We had already perceived how the temperature fluctuated.
我们已注意到温度的波动情形.
percent(pl.: percent)
a. 百分之一,(与基数词连用)百分之...的

n. 百分之...
I am a hundred percent in agreement with you.
我百分之百同意你的看法。

The covering of forestry in our town is 60 percent.
我们镇的森林覆盖率是百分之六十。
percentage(pl.: percentages)
n. 百分率
What percentage of the earth is covered by oceans?
地球上百分之多少被海水覆盖着?

We have only a small percentage of foreign books.
我们只有一少部分外文书。
perceptible
a. 可察觉的,能感觉得到的,看得见的
People's living standard has had a perceptible improvement.
人民的生活水平明显地改善了。

It's perceptible that you are a good man.
可以看出,你是一个好人。
perception(pl.: perceptions)
n.认识,观念
My perception was the conditions had not changed.
我认为情况无变化。

The branch of psychology that deals with the relationship between the nervous system, especially the brain, and cerebral or mental functions such as language, memory, and perception.
神经心理学心理学的分支,研究神经系统特别是脑神经系统与诸如语言、记忆、知觉等脑功能或心理功能之间相互关系的科学
perceptive
a. 知觉的,有知觉力,感知的
Knowledge gained by the use of this faculty; a perceptive insight.
直觉知道运用这种能力而获得的知识;敏锐的洞察力

Mentally responsive and perceptive; quick.
思维敏捷的思维反应迅速且感觉灵敏的;快速敏捷的
perceptual
a. 感性的,知觉的
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perch
n. 栖木,高位,杆

v. 栖息,就位,位于
From our perch up there on top of the cliff we can see the whole town.
我们从悬崖顶上的高处能看到城市的全景。

The small village perched on a hill.
这个小村庄位于山上。
perchance
ad. 偶然,恐怕
He discovered the painting perchance.
他偶然发现了这幅画。

A passenger perchance ride on the wagon prevent a fatal accident.
一个偶然坐车的旅客使这辆大车免遭了一场大祸。
percipient
a. 洞察力强的
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percolate(pt.: percolated, pp.: percolated, prp.: percolating)
vt. 渗滤

n. 渗出液
The rumour percolated through the firm.
那谣言在公司里慢慢流传开来.

I'll percolate some coffee for you.
我给你滤煮一些咖啡。
percussion
n. 撞击(碰撞,振动,击发,叩诊)
A small firework consisting of some gravel wrapped in tissue paper with a percussion cap that explodes when thrown against a hard surface.
掼炮一种由草纸包住一些砾石制成的小型鞭炮,其打火帽在与坚硬表面撞击时发生爆炸

Percussion instruments or their players considered as a group.
把打击乐器或他们的演奏者看成一组
percussionist
n. 敲击乐器乐师
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percussive
a. 冲击的,由于冲击的,叩诊
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perdition
n. 地狱,灭亡
He was damned to perdition.
他万劫不复。

The man trembled whenever he thought of the perdition.
这个人一想起死后的永久惩罚就颤抖不已。
peregrination
n. 游历,旅行
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peremptory
a. 专横的,不容反抗的
He made a peremptory order.
他下达了一个必须服从的命令。

The teacher spoke in a peremptory tone.
老师以命令的口吻说话
perennial(pl.: perennials)
a. 四季不断的,继续多年的
A perennial woody plant having a main trunk and usually a distinct crown.
树一种多年生木质植物,生有一个主干且常有一个很明显的树冠
perennially
永久地
Permanently frozen subsoil, occurring throughout the Polar Regions and locally in perennially frigid areas.
永冻土永久冰冻的下层土壤,出现在整个北极地区和部分长期寒冷的地区

Something that remains perennially fresh, interesting, or well liked.
经久不衰的事物常新的、百看不厌的或永保美名的事物
perestroika
n. (Rus.) 改革
Any solution [to Soviet economic malaise], however, is hostage to the crisis of authority, creating a catch-22 stalemate between perestroika and glasnost, between economics and politics: any measure to shore up the economy only fans public anger and reduces the authority of the Government.
不过,任何解决[苏联经济失调]办的法都受到权力危机的影响,在改革与开放,经济与政治之间产生一种自相矛盾僵持不下的情况:任何振兴经济的办法不过煽起民众的忿怒并损及政府威信而已。
perfect(pt.: perfected, pp.: perfected, prp.: perfecting)
a. 完美的,全然的,理想的

v. 使...完美,使...完善,使...熟练
The weather during our holiday was perfect.
我们度假时的天气好极了。

The project is far from perfect.
这项企划很不完美。
perfection
n. 完美,完善
She sings to perfection.
她唱得好极了。

If a thing is not done to perfection, it is unacceptable.
做得不完美的事是无法接受的。
perfectionist
n. 十全十美主义者, [哲]至善论者
The innkeeper is a notoriously hard driving, whip-cracking perfectionist.
这个酒馆的老板出名地凶狠,不准手下人犯一点错误。
perfectly
ad. 完全地,无瑕疵地,完整地
You needn't labor a point that is perfectly plain.
这点很明显,你用不着讲个没完。

Don't shout into my ears like that, I can hear you perfectly well.
别那样对我大声嚷嚷,我能听清楚。
perfervid
a. 非常热心的
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perfidious
a. 不忠的,背信弃义的
暂无例句
perfidy(pl.: perfidies)
n. 不诚实,背信
暂无例句
perforate
v. 穿孔于,刺穿
暂无例句
perforation
n. 穿孔,贯穿,贯通
暂无例句
perforce
a. 必然地,必需地
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perform(pt.: performed, pp.: performed, prp.: performing)
v. 执行,表演,做
The surgeon has performed the operation.
外科医生做了手术。

Their football team performed very well in the match yesterday.
他们的足球队在昨天的比赛中表现突出。
performability
可执行性
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performance(pl.: performances)
n. 表演,表现

n. 性能
The car's performance on corners needs to be improved.
这辆车在转弯时的性能还需要改进。

The novel is considered a brilliant performance.
这部小说被认为是出色的佳作。
performer(pl.: performers)
n. 表演者,执行者
Let's have a good round of applause for the next performer.
咱们为下一个表演者热烈鼓掌吧。

The performer received only pitying looks from his audience.
从观众的表情看, 那表演者得到的只是同情和怜悯.
perfume
n. 香水,香气

v. 洒香水于,薰香
The roses perfumed the air.
玫瑰花的芳香四溢。

Can you smell the perfume of the roses?
你能闻到玫瑰花的香味吗?
perfunctorily
ad. 敷衍地,潦草地,表面地
暂无例句
perfunctory
a. 草率的,敷衍的
The operator answered the phone with a perfunctory greeting.
接线员接通电话,象征性的打了招呼

The policy of making only a perfunctory effort or symbolic gesture toward the accomplishment of a goal, such as racial integration.
表面文章一种只对一个要完成的目标、如种族融合而作一些随意的努力或象征性的姿态的策略
pergola(pl.: pergolas)
n. 棚架,凉棚
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perhaps(pl.: perhapses)
ad. 也许,可能
Perhaps I am wrong, but I think she is near forty.
也许我错了,但是我想她快四十岁了。

Such a mistake would perhaps lead to disastrous consequences.
这样一种错误可能导致灾难性的后果。
pericardium(pl.: pericardia)
n. 围心, [解]心包膜
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perigee
n. 近地点
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peril(pt.: periled, pp.: periled, prp.: periling, pl.: perils)
n. 危险,冒险

v. 置...于险境,冒险
The ship was in imminent peril of being wrecked.
那条船马上就有失事的危险。

You had better not invest so much money at your peril.
你最好不要冒险投资这么多。
perilous
a. 危险的
Their perilous journey across the ocean has attracted public attention.
他们的越洋冒险旅行引起了公众的注意。

It is true during their explorations they often faced difficulties and dangers of the most perilous nature.
确实在探险中,他们经常面临着各种最有危险性的艰难和险阻。
perimeter
n. 周长,周界
The plane stalled, flipped over onto its back and crashed near the perimeter.
飞机失速了,翻了一个跟头,坠毁在机场环形围栏附近。

The barbed wire fence round the perimeter discouraged intruders.
周围有铁丝网阻止了外人闯入.
period(pl.: periods)
n. 学时,课时,一段时间,时期,周期,句点
We have three periods of chemistry a week.
我们一星期三节化学课。

Which period of history are you studying?
你正在学哪一段历史?
periodic
a. 周期的,定期的
The doctor made periodic visit to the house to see if the baby was all right.
医生定期到这家进行拜访,检查婴儿有没有问题。

The quality or state of being periodic; recurrence at regular intervals.
周期性周期出现的性质或状态;以固定的间隔而发生
periodic table
周期表
A column in the periodic table of the elements.
属,族元素周期表上的一栏

The periodic table now contains all the elements known to man arranged in their proper sequence.
现在周期表包括人类已知的全部元素,这些元素按适当的顺序排列起来。
periodical(pl.: periodicals)
n. 期刊

a. 周期的,定期的
The periodical is obtainable on the very first day of every month.
这本杂志每月一号出版。

I should be glad if you could insert this article into your periodical.
如果能把这篇文章登在你的期刊上我将很高兴。
periodically
ad. 周期性地,定期地
New strains of viruses appear periodically.
新菌系的细菌周期性地产生

A device that periodically and automatically opens and closes an electric circuit, producing pulses.
断续器一种阶段性的能自动打开及关闭电路并产生脉冲的仪器
periodicity
n. 定期性,周期性,周期数
暂无例句
peripatetic
a. 巡游的
Peripatetic music teachers visit the school regularly.
兼职音乐教师定期到校授课.
peripheral
a. 不重要的,外围的
An interface unit or circuitry that converts data to and from the representation used by a particular peripheral device or class of peripheral devices; for example, a device that converts between bit serial and bit parallel and resolves differences in transmission speeds.
一种接口部件或电路,用来把数据转换成某种特殊的外围设备上的表示或某类外围设备上的表示或把此种表示转换成数据。例如,一台在串行位和并行位之间作转换且解决传输速度差别的设备。

The central processing unit of a computer exclusive of peripheral and remote devices.
主机计算机除了外部和分离的装置以外的中心运作部件
periphery(pl.: peripheries)
n. 周边(边缘,圆周,圆柱体表面)
The idea is also expressed by minor poet on the periphery of the movement.
该运动外围一些不大出名的诗人也表达了这些观点。

Carrying inward to a central organ or section, as nerves that conduct impulses from the periphery of the body to the brain or spinal cord.
传入的传入到中央器官或部分的,如从身体的神经末梢周围传导神经冲至大脑或脊柱腱的神经
periphrasis(pl.: periphrases)
n. 绕语,迂回的话
暂无例句
periphrastic
a. 迂回的,冗赘的
暂无例句
periscope
n. 潜望镜
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perish(pt.: perished, pp.: perished, prp.: perishing)
v. 毁减,死亡
Almost a hundred people perished in the hotel fire last night.
近百人在昨夜旅馆的大火中丧生。

The lumbermen were perished with cold.
伐木工人冻僵了。
perishable(pl.: perishables)
a. 易腐坏的,会枯萎的,会死的

n. 易腐坏的
Perishable food should be stored in a refrigerator.
易腐的食物应储存在冰箱里.

Keep perishable foods under refrigeration.
把容易变质的食物冷藏起来.
perishing
a. 严寒的
I can't get in I've lost the perishing key!
我进不去--我把该死的钥匙丢了。

He's too perishing mean to pay his share.
他小气极了,连自己的那份钱也不付。
peristyle
n. 列柱走廊
暂无例句
peritoneum(pl.: peritoneums)
n. 腹膜
暂无例句
peritonitis
n. 腹膜炎
暂无例句
perjure(pt.: perjured, pp.: perjured, prp.: perjuring)
v. 使伪誓,使破坏誓言
Several witnesses at the trial were clearly prepared to perjure themselves in order to protect the accused.
在审判时几个证人显然已准备好为袒护被告而作伪证.
perjury(pl.: perjuries)
n. 伪誓, 伪证
He is accused of perjury with the intention of incriminate his employer.
他被控告犯有意图加罪于其雇主的伪证罪。

Four fifths of the perjury in the world is expended on tombstone, women, and competitor.
世上的伪证,有五分之四花费于墓碑、女人以及竞争对手之上。
perk
vi. 动作灵敏(振作,详细调查,过滤)

n.(意外的)好处
One of the perks is the use of the official car park.
其中一项好处是可以使用公家的停车场。

The horse perked up its head when I shouted.
我吆喝时那马扬起了头.
perky
a. 活泼的,大胆的
That child is a bit too perky!
那孩子有点太放肆了!

He's still in hospital, but he seems quite perky.
他虽然还住著院, 可是看上去倒挺精神.
perm
n. 电烫发
Her hair has been permed.
她的头发烫过了.

Do you want a perm like you have last time?
您要不要?上次一样烫头发?
permanence
n. 永久,持久
Nothing threatens the permanence of the system.
该体系的永恒性不受任何事物的影响.
permanent(pl.: permanents)
a. 永久的,持久的
Have you any permanent address?
你有固定地址吗?

They established their permanent abode here.
他们在此建立了永久居所。
permanently
ad. 永久地
`Does this knob come off?' `No, it's fixed on permanently.'
`这个把手能拆下来吗?'`不能, 那是固定的.'

A person who leaves one country to settle permanently in another.
移民离开自己的国家并到别国永久定居的人
permeability
n. 弥漫,渗透
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permeable
a. 可渗透的
The property or condition of being permeable.
渗透,渗透性可渗透的特质或状态

The inward flow of a fluid through a permeable membrane toward a fluid of greater concentration.
内渗透一种液体透过可渗透膜流向另一种浓度比它高的液体的内部流动
permeate(pt.: permeated, pp.: permeated, prp.: permeating)
v. 弥漫,渗透,普及
The smell of cooking permeates (through) the flat.
整套房间都弥漫著做菜的气味.

Water has permeated (through) the soil.
水已渗遍那片土壤.
permeation
n. 渗透,弥漫,充盈
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permissible
a. 可允许的,可容许程度的
Delay is not permissible, even for a single day.
不得延误, 即使一日亦不可.

Her request is permissible.
她的要求是许可的。
permission
n. 同意,许可,允许
Did she give you permission?
她向你表示同意了吗?

With your permission I'll leave now.
如果你同意的话,我现在就动身。
permissive
a. 许可的,获准的,自由的
暂无例句
permit
n. 许可证,执照

v. 允许,许可
You are not permitted to smoke here.
此处不许吸烟。

I'll come after the meeting if time permits.
如果时间许可的话,我开完会就来。
permutation
n. 交换,排列
暂无例句
pernicious
a. 有害的,致命的
This event had a pernicious influence on society.
这件事情对社会造成了有害的影响。

Pollution of the water supply reached a level pernicious to the health of the population.
水源污染已经达到危及居民健康的程度。
peroration
n. 结语,结论,作结
We had to listen to a peroration on the evils of drink!
我们得听一个关於酗酒害处的冗长报告!
peroxide(pt.: peroxided, pp.: peroxided, prp.: peroxiding)
n. 过氧化物
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perpendicular(pl.: perpendiculars)
n. 垂直线,垂直的位置

a. 垂直的,直立的
There are many perpendicular marble columns in Greek temples.
希腊庙宇有很多垂直的大理石柱。

The wall is a little out of the perpendicular.
那墙有点斜。
perpetrate(pt.: perpetrated, pp.: perpetrated, prp.: perpetrating)
v. 做,犯
Who perpetrated that dreadful extension to the front of the building?
谁在那楼房正面加盖了那麽一截讨厌的建筑物?
perpetrator
n. 犯人,作恶之人
暂无例句
perpetual
a. 永恒的,永久的
Double agents live in a perpetual state of fear.
两面派永远过着提心吊胆的生活。

She's tired of their perpetual chatter.
她对他们没完没了的闲谈感到厌倦。
perpetually
ad. 持久地,没完没了地
The condition of an estate that is limited so as to be inalienable either perpetually or longer than the period determined by law.
永久所有权,永久不得转让权房地产被限制以致于可永久地或比法律规定时间长的不得转让的状态
perpetuate(pt.: perpetuated, pp.: perpetuated, prp.: perpetuating)
v. 使永存,使不朽
They decided to perpetuate the memory of their leader by erecting a statue.
他们为永远纪念那位领袖决定建一座雕像。

These measures will perpetuate the hostility between the two groups.
采取这些措施势必使那两集团永远对立。
perpetuity(pl.: perpetuities)
n. 永恒,永久
The site of the memorial is granted in perpetuity to Canada.
纪念馆址已选定在加拿大作为永久的纪念.

These lands were granted to our family in perpetuity.
这些土地依法永远归我们家族所有.
perplex(pt.: perplexed, pp.: perplexed, prp.: perplexing)
v. 使...困惑,使...更复杂,使...为难
Faced with that dilemma, he was perplexed.
他面对进退两难的局面,不知如何是好。

When new math was introduced into schools, many parents were perplexed by it.
当学校开设新的数学课时,许多家长对此感到迷惑不解。
perplexed
a. 困惑的,不知所措的

v. 困惑了,使...更复杂了
When new math was introduced into schools, many parents were perplexed by it.
当学校开设新的数学课时,许多家长对此感到迷惑不解。

The question perplexed me.
那问题把我难住了.
perplexing
a. 令人费解的,使人困惑的
The whole affair is very perplexing.
整件事令人感到莫名其妙.

An awkward or perplexing situation; a predicament.
困境令人难堪或困窘的形势;窘境
perplexity(pl.: perplexities)
n. 困惑,混乱
It's a problem of such perplexity that it was impossible to solve.
那是个复杂得无法解决的问题。

She looked at us in perplexity.
她茫然地看着我们。
perquisite
n. 额外补贴,临时津贴
Politics in Britain used to be the perquisite of the property-owning classes.
英国的政治以往是有产阶级的特权.

Perquisites include the use of the company car.
福利包括可以使用公司的汽车.
persecute(pt.: persecuted, pp.: persecuted, prp.: persecuting)
v. 迫害
He persecuted me with various delicate questions.
他用种种微妙的问题把我难倒了。

They came to America after being persecuted for their religious beliefs.
他们是在他们因宗教信仰而受到迫害之后来到美洲的。
persecution(pl.: persecutions)
n. 迫害,烦扰
The Jews suffered terrible persecution under Hitler's rule.
犹太人在希特勒的统治下受到残酷的迫害。

A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur, often strenuously defended with apparent logic and reason.
妄想狂,偏执狂一种通常用表面的逻辑和道理来设想的具烦扰或夸大妄想特征的精神错乱症
perseverance
n. 毅力,忍耐,不屈不挠
He is slow to learn, but shows great perseverance.
他学得慢,但是他表现出不屈不挠的毅力。

You need perseverance to win in politics and I doubt if he can go the distance.
在政治上, 需要矢志不移才能取胜, 我怀疑他能否坚持到底.
persevere(pt.: persevered, pp.: persevered, prp.: persevering)
v. 坚持,孜孜不倦,不屈不挠
If you persevere with work, you'll succeed in the end.
你如果把工作坚持下去,最终会取得成功的。

When things get difficult, you just have to grit your teeth and persevere.
遇到困难只需咬紧牙关坚持下去.
persevering
a. 坚忍不拔的
A few persevering climbers finally reached the top.
少数几个攀登者坚忍不拔,终於登上了顶峰。

Refusing to give up or let go; persevering obstinately.
坚持不懈的,执意的拒绝放弃或听任的;顽固坚持的
Persia
n. 波斯[现称伊朗]
This carpet was made in Persia.
这块地毯是波斯制造的。

Greek culture penetrated Persia through the medium of the Syrians.
通过叙利亚人作媒介,希腊文化渗透到波斯。
Persian
a. 波斯的(波斯人的)

n. 波斯(波斯人)
He indicated the location of the Persian Gulf with a pen on the map.
他用一支笔在地图上标出了波斯湾的位置。

An ancient Persian unit of distance, usually estimated at3.5 miles(5.6 kilometers).
巴拉尚古波斯的一种长度单位,通常等于3。5英里(5。6公里)
persiflage
n. 挖苦,嘲弄
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persist(pt.: persisted, pp.: persisted, prp.: persisting)
v. 坚持,固执,持续
The cold weather will persist for the rest of the week.
这种寒冷的天气将持续到本周末。

If you persist in breaking the law you will go to prison.
如果你再继续违法的话,你会坐牢的。
persistence
n. 坚持(余辉,时间常数)
His persistence was rewarded when they agreed to resume discussions.
他们终于同意继续谈判,这是他坚持不懈的结果。

The doctor couldn't explain the persistence of the fever.
医生无法解释高烧何以持久不退。
persistent
a. 固执的,坚持的
Despite persistent denials, the rumor continued to spread.
尽管一再否认,谣言还是不胫而走。

She eventually married the most persistent one of her admirers.
她终于嫁给了最执着追求她的人。
persistently
ad. 固执地,坚持地
One that clings persistently.
牢牢地抓住某物的人

By persistently remaining single, a man converts himself into a permanent public temptation.
坚持独身,就会使一个男人把自己化为永远吸引大众的人物。
persnickety
a. 势利的,挑剔的
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person(pl.: persons)
n. 人
You are just the person I want to see.
你正是我要见的人。

The firm has an important asset in the person of the director of research.
公司有一巨大财富,就是研究部主任这个人。
persona(pl.: personas)
n. 伪装的外表
British singer noted for his comic stage persona, a wry and nostalgic Highlander.
劳德,哈里·麦克伦南1870-1950美国歌唱家,以讽刺怀旧的苏格兰高地人的喜剧舞台形象而著名

He was declared persona non grata and forced to leave the country.
他被宣布为不受欢迎的人而被迫离开该国.
personable
a. 风度好的,优雅的,貌美的
The salesman was a very personable young man.
推销员是个风度翩翩的年轻人.
personage(pl.: personages)
n. 重要人士,显要,名士
She is stately in personage.
她仪容端庄。

He played the personage of Hamlet in the play.
他在这个剧中扮演哈姆雷特。
personal(pl.: personals)
a. 私人的,个人的

n. 私人信息启示
I have something personal to discuss with you.
我有点私事和你商量。

Personal cleanliness is important to health as well as to appearance.
个人清洁对于健康和仪表同样重要。
personal computer
个人计算机
His latest toy is a personal computer.
他的最新玩物是个人计算机.

Be careful how you start the personal computer.
要注意怎样起动个人计算机。
personalities
n. 诽谤
Personalities are not in good taste in general conversation.
在一般的谈话中诽谤他人是不高尚的。

He ghosts for a number of sports personalities who `write' newspaper columns.
他给一些为报纸专栏`写'文章的体育界名人做捉刀人.
personality(pl.: personalities)
n. 个性
She is quite a personality.
她相当有个性。

He has a dynamic personality.
他是个性活跃的人。
personalize(pt.: personalized, pp.: personalized, prp.: personalizing)
个人化
Let's not personalize this argument.
让我们不要把这场争端搞成针对个人。

We don't want to personalize the issue.
我们不想把问题搞得个人化了.
personally
ad. 自己,亲自地,以个人
Personally, I like blue best.
我个人最喜欢蓝色。

He chose Germany, but personally I'd prefer to go to Spain.
他选择了德国,而我个人倒更喜欢西班牙。
personalty(pl.: personalties)
n. 动产,私人财产
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personification
n. 典型,完美榜样
He looked the personification of misery.
他那副样子可谓是苦难的典型。

Although she is poor, she is the personification of generosity.
她虽然贫穷,却是慷慨大方的化身。
personify(pt.: personified, pp.: personified, prp.: personifying)
v. 拟人化

vt. 拟人,使人格化,是...的典型,表现
He personifies the worship of money.
他是拜金的化身.

The sun and the moon are often personified in poetry.
诗歌中常把日、 月拟人化.
personnel
n. 人员,职员

a. 个人的,人事的
The company's main problem is the shortage of skilled personnel.
这家公司的主要问题是缺少有技术的人员。

I am studying personnel management.
我正攻读人事学。
perspective(pl.: perspectives)
n. 远景,看法,透视

a. 透视的
Artists didn't understand perspective in those days.
在那个年代艺术家们不懂透视法。

You must get the story in its right perspectives.
你必须正确地了解这件事。
perspicacious
a. 颖悟的,聪明的,有洞察力的
It is very perspicacious of you to find the cause of the trouble so quickly.
你真是明察秋毫,问题的原因这麽快就找出来了。
perspicuity
n. 明晰,明了,简明
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perspicuous
a. 明晰的
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perspiration
n. 汗,流汗,努力
She burst out in perspiration.
她突然出了一身汗。

Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety- nine per cent perspiration.
天才的百分之一是灵感,百分之九十九是血汗。
perspire(pt.: perspired, pp.: perspired, prp.: perspiring)
v. 出汗,流汗
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persuade(pt.: persuaded, pp.: persuaded, prp.: persuading)
a. 空闲的,有闲的

v. 说服

vt. 劝说,说服
How can I persuade you of my sincerity?
我如何能够让你相信我的诚意?

Can you persuade her out of her foolish plans?
你能劝她放弃她那些愚蠢的计划吗?
persuasion(pl.: persuasions)
n. 说服,说服力
It's my persuasion that such people should not be allowed to enter this country.
我认为不该让这样的人进入这个国家。

In spite of my efforts at persuasion, he wouldn't agree.
尽管我努力劝说,他还是不同意。
persuasive
a. 有说服力的

n. 动机(诱因)
Your argument seemed not very persuasive.
你的论据不太有说服力。

He talked to her with persuasive manner.
他以晓之以礼的态度劝说她。
pert
a. 大胆的,鲁莽的
She is wearing a pert little hat.
她头戴一顶小巧别致的帽子。

She is a pert child.
她是一个冒失的孩子。
pertain(pt.: pertained, pp.: pertained, prp.: pertaining)
v. 属于,关于
This letter does not pertain to politics.
这封信的内容与政治无关。

It does not pertain to the young to instruct their elders.
年轻人不应该对老年人发号施令。
Perth
n. 佩思(澳大利亚城市)
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pertinacious
a. 执拗的,顽固的,顽强的
His style of argument in meetings is not so much aggressive as pertinacious.
他在会议上的辩论态度并非锋芒逼人而是坚持己见.

She is the most vocal and pertinacious of all the critics of the policy.
在所有的政策批评家中,她是陈词最多而且最为固执的。
pertinacity
n. 固执,顽固
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pertinent
a. 相关的,中肯的,切题的
A document containing all the facts and points of law pertinent to a specific case, filed by an attorney before arguing the case in court.
诉讼要点,案情摘要包含与案件有关的所有证据、论点的文件,由律师出庭辩论时提出

The process of recording everything pertinent to a machine run, including identification of the machine run, recording the alternation switch settings, identification of input and output tapes, copy of manual key-ins, identification of all stops, and a record of the action taken on all stops.
有关计算机
perturb(pt.: perturbed, pp.: perturbed, prp.: perturbing)
v. 扰乱,使混乱,使心慌
The state of being perturbed; agitation.
搅乱,混乱处于不安的状态;动荡

King Herod was greatly perturbed when he heard this;and so was the whole of Jerusalem.
希律王听后异常惊恐,耶路撒冷的全城居民也感到非常不安。
perturbation
n. 扰动(微扰,波动,破坏,摄动)
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perturbed
a. 烦燥不安的
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pertussis
n. 百日咳
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Peru
n. 秘鲁
Japan said on Tuesday that Peru's disgraced ex-president Alberto Fujimori has Japanese nationality, a status that allows him to stay in the land of his forefathers and probably avoid facing investigators in Peru.
日本政府周二表示,遭到罢黜的秘鲁前总统藤森具有日本国籍,而这个身分将让他得以继续留在日本这块祖先的土地上,同时也可能让他不必回秘鲁接受调查人员的侦讯。

The invention of radio broadcasting meant that people from China to Peru could learn all the details of an event very soon after it happened.
无线电广播的发明使世界各地的人民在一个事件发生后不久就能很快知道其详细情况。
peruke
n. 男子假发
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perusal
n. 熟读,精读,吟味
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peruse(pt.: perused, pp.: perused, prp.: perusing)
v. 熟读,精读,阅读
Have you perused this article?
你细读了这篇文章了吗?

After breakfast he perused the newspapers.
早饭后,他读了各种报纸。
Peruvian
a. 秘鲁的,秘鲁人的

n. 秘鲁人
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pervade(pt.: pervaded, pp.: pervaded, prp.: pervading)
v. 弥漫,遍及,漫延
Her work is pervaded by nostalgia for a past age.
她的作品充满了怀旧之情。

The smell of baked apple pies pervaded the house.
房子里弥漫着烤苹果馅饼的香味。
pervasive
a. 普遍的,蔓延的,渗透的
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perverse
a. 乖张的,倔强的,错误的
She gets a perverse satisfaction from making other people embarrassed.
她有一种不正常的心态,以使别人难堪来取乐。

We all wanted to go tomorrow, but she had to be perverse and insisted on going today.
我们都想明天去,但她十分任性偏要今天去。
perversion
n. 误用(曲解,倒错,颠倒,反常)
Her account was a perversion of the truth.
她所讲的歪曲了事实.
perversity
n. 乖僻,倔强,刚愎
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pervert
vt. 误用(歪曲,曲解,败坏,使...反常)

n. 变态,色狼
Do pornographic books pervert those who read them?
看色情书刊能诱人堕落吗?

Scientific knowledge was perverted to help cause destruction and war.
科学知识被滥用于破坏和战争。
pervious
a. 可渗透的
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pesky
a. 讨厌的,烦人的
A pesky mosquito.
讨厌的蚊子
peso(pl.: pesos)
n. 比索
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pessimism
n. 悲观,悲观主义
Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.
悲观主义者,当你习惯它之后,就和乐观主义者一样令人惬意了。

He never gave himself up to pessimism in spite of difficulties.
尽管遇到困难他从没有消极悲观过。
pessimist(pl.: pessimists)
n. 悲观主义者
Pessimist tells us that the family as we know it is doom.
悲观主义者告诉我们说,我们现在的这种家庭注定要崩溃。

The man who is a pessimist before forty-eight knows too much; the man who is an optimist after forty-eight knows too little.
未逾四十八岁的悲观主义者,是知道得太多之人;而年逾四十八岁的乐观主义者,是知道得太少之人。
pessimistic
a. 悲观的
She tried to shut all pessimistic thoughts out of her mind.
她努力从头脑中排除一切悲观的想法。

I have to say I'm rather pessimistic.
我得说我相当悲观。
pest(pl.: pests)
n. 害虫
Stores of grain are frequently attacked by pests.
储存的谷物经常受到害虫的破坏。

That child is an absolute pest!
那孩子讨厌极了!
pester(pt.: pestered, pp.: pestered, prp.: pestering)
v. 使烦恼,使苦恼
He pestered her with requests for help.
他缠著她要她帮忙.

The horses in the meadow were being pestered by flies.
牧场上的马不断受马蝇滋扰.
pesticide
n. 杀虫剂
The seeds and the pesticide are both ready.
种子跟农药都准备好了。

A biotechnology company is developing a range of new pesticide based on naturally occur toxin.
一家生物工艺开发公司正在根据自然滋生毒素的原理研制新型农药系列产品。
pestilence(pl.: pestilences)
n. 瘟疫
A pestilence was raging in that area.
瘟疫正在那个地方流行。

Help has been too little and too late or too far from where it was most needed. The flood-gates of famine and pestilence are already open.
援助是那么少,那么晚,要不就是离急需的地区那么远。这么一来饥荒和瘟疫就已经泛滥成灾了。
pestilent
a. 致死的,有害的
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pestilential
a. 引起瘟疫的
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pestle(pt.: pestled, pp.: pestled, prp.: pestling, pl.: pestles)
n. 杵,乳钵槌
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pet
a. 宠爱的

n. 宠物

vt. 抚摸,轻抚
She is the teacher's pet.
她是老师的宠儿。

She keeps a cat as a pet.
她养了一只供玩赏的猫。
petal(pl.: petals)
n. 花瓣
There are numerous petals under the tree.
树下有数不清的花瓣。

A petal fluttered to the ground.
一片花瓣飘落到地上。
Pete
n. 皮特(Peter 的昵称)(m.)

n. <美俚>保险箱,银箱
My heart bleeds for poor old Mike. First he lost his job, and now his wife has gone off with his best friend Pete.
我真为可怜的老迈克遗憾。他先是失业,现在他的妻子又与他最好的朋友彼得私奔了。

Pete would have preferred to be on good terms with both his wife and his mother, but the effort of pleasing one without offending the other was like steering between Scylla and Charybdis.
彼得何尝不想跟妻子和母亲都和睦相处呢,可是他试图讨得一方欢心而不致触怒另一方的努力就像在拉岩石礁和卡律布狄斯大旋涡之间行舟一样,真是左也不得,右也不行。
Peter
彼得(人名)

v.慢慢消失,耗尽
His interest in learning Japanese has petered out.
他学习日语的兴趣逐渐消失了。

The road became narrower and rougher and eventually petered out.
这条路越来越窄,越来越难走,最后终于消失了。
petition(pt.: petitioned, pp.: petitioned, prp.: petitioning, pl.: petitions)
n. 请愿,祈求,请愿书

v. 请愿,祈求

vt. 向...请愿
She filed a petition for divorce.
她提出了离婚申请。

She petitioned her neighbor to turn down the radio.
她请求邻居把收音机关小点声。
petitioner
n. 请愿人
The petitioner ask for a variation in her maintenance order.
上诉人要求对她生活费的命令的条件进行变更。
petrifaction
n. 石化,目瞪口呆
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petrify(pt.: petrified, pp.: petrified, prp.: petrifying)
vt. 硬化(使...石质化,使...发呆)
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petrochemical
a. 石油化学制品的
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petrography
n. 岩石记述学
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petrol
n. 汽油
Petrol is volatile.
汽油容易挥发。

The petrol is running out.
汽油快要耗尽了。
petroleum
n. 石油
Petroleum can be used to produce various chemical products.
石油可用于生产多种化学产品。

Taiwan seems to contain no petroleum.
台湾恐怕没有蕴藏石油吧!
petrology
n. 岩石学
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pets
公共英语等级考试
I breed some chicks for pets.
我养了一些小鸡当宠物。

Pets can be a tie when you want to go away on holiday.
要想外出度假时, 宠物会成为牵累.
petticoat(pl.: petticoats)
a. 女性的

n. 裙子
Her petticoat was too long.
她的衬裙太长了。

A petticoat made of this fabric.
硬衬布衬裙用这种织物做成的衬裙
pettish
a. 易怒的,使性子的
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petty
a. 琐碎的,小规模的,小气的
She is very petty at times.
她有时很小心眼。

The party split into petty factions.
该党分裂成若干小派系。
petty cash
零用现金
She had been pilfering from the petty cash for months.
她多月来一直从零用现金中偷钱.

I'd be careful about putting him in charge of the petty cash; he's got sticky fingers.
让他保管零用现金,我得小心,他有小偷小摸的习惯。
petulance
(U)发脾气,生气,易怒,暴躁,性急
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petulant
a. 暴躁的,易生气的,难以取悦的
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petunia(pl.: petunias)
n. [植]矮牵牛花
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Peugeot
标致(财富500强公司之一,总部所在地法国,主要经营汽车)
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pew(pl.: pews)
n. 会众,教堂长凳,座位
People sat on the pew and listened to the priest.
人们坐在长凳上听牧师讲话。

The remark make me want to climb under the pew.
这句话使我真想藏在座位下面去。
Ph.D
博士
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phagocyte
n. [吞]噬细胞
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phagocytosis
n. 噬菌作用,吞噬作用
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phalanx(pl.: phalanges)
n. 方阵, 密集队, 密集人群, [解]指骨, 趾骨
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phantasmal
a. 幻影的,幽灵一样的
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phantom(pl.: phantoms)
n. 幻影,虚位,幽灵

a. 错觉的,幻影的,幽灵的
Have you heard the story of the phantom riders passing by in the night?
你听说过夜间飘过的幽灵骑士的故事吗?

Something apparently seen but having no physical reality; a phantom or an apparition.
幻影,幽灵明显可见但没有物质的实体;幻影或幽灵
pharisaic
法利赛人的
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pharisaical
a. 伪善的,重虚礼的
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pharmaceutical
a. 药物的(医药的)

n. 药品(成药)
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pharmacist
n. 药剂师
My father is a pharmacist.
我的父亲是药剂师。

Technicians and pharmacists are paramedical personnel.
技术员和药剂师都是医事辅助人员。
pharmacological
a. 药物学的,药理学的
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pharmacology
n. 药理学,药物学
The branch of pharmacology that deals with drugs in their crude or natural state.
生药学药理学的一个分支,研究处于天然或原始状态的药物
pharmacopoeia(pl.: pharmacopoeias)
n. 药典
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pharmacy(pl.: pharmacies)
n. 药房,配药学
Readily available in pharmacies; not requiring special preparation.
药房常备的不需特殊准备的;药房常预备的
pharyngitis
n. 咽炎
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pharynx(pl.: pharynxes)
n. 咽
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phase(pt.: phased, pp.: phased, prp.: phasing, pl.: phases)
n. 相, 相位,时期,局面,阶段

v. 逐步执行,实行,按计划进行
The child is going through a difficult phase.
那孩子正经历困难的阶段。

The two sets of traffic lights were out of phase.
那两组交通灯不同步。
pheasant(pl.: pheasants)
n. 雉
Pheasants have long tails.
野鸡长着长尾巴。

The dog flushed a pheasant from the bushes.
那只狗于雉从灌木丛中惊起。
phenomena
n. 现象
The theory that all geologic phenomena may be explained as the result of existing forces having operated uniformly from the origin of the earth to the present time.
(地)均变说一种理论,可以将所有地质现象解释为从地球起源到现在已均匀作用的现存力的结果

The doctrine or study of spiritual beings and phenomena, especially the belief in spirits intervening between human beings and God.
灵物学关于精神性的存在和物质现象的学说或研究,特别是对人类和上帝间精神交汇的信仰
phenomenal
a. 现象的,能知觉的,异常的
"We knew it would be a bestseller, but even the original didn't sell this well at the start. By our estimates, we've already sold somewhere in the neighborhood of500, 000 copies. It's just phenomenal."
"我们知道会是一本畅销书,可是就连原作最初的销路也没有这么好。据我们的估计,我们已经卖了50万本左右。太妙了。"
phenomenon(pl.: phenomenons/phenomena)
n. 现象
Magnetism is a natural phenomenon.
磁力是一种自然现象。

International terrorism is not just a recent phenomenon.
国际恐怖主义并不是近年才有的现象。
phial
n. 管形瓶(小药瓶,小玻玻瓶)
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Phil
n. 哲学
Phil, drink your milk up, or you won't go out and play.
菲尔,把你的牛奶喝完了,否则你别想出去玩。

Billy will bring sandwiches, Alice will bring potato chips, and last but not the hast Phil will bring the lemonade.
比利将带三明治来,艾利斯将带土豆片来,菲尔带的是柠檬汽水,那也不错嘛。
Philadelphia
n. 费城
Here is a letter adapted from DEAR ABBY, Philadelphia Bulletin, March9,1973.
这里摘登一封'亲爱的爱毕'的回信,刊登在一九七三年三月九日的'费城公报'上。
philander(pt.: philandered, pp.: philandered, prp.: philandering)
v. 渔色,追逐女人
He spent his time philandering with the girls in the village.
他把时间花在和村子里的姑娘们调情上了.

He spent his time philander with the girls in the village.
他把时间花在和村子里的姑娘们调情上了。
philanthropic
a. 博爱的
A naive idealist who supports philanthropic or humanitarian causes or reforms.
社会改良空想家幼稚的理想主义者,支持善心或博爱的事件的改革者

Naively idealistic in the support of philanthropic or humanitarian causes.
社会改良空想家的在支持善心或博爱事件方面幼稚的、理想化的
philanthropist(pl.: philanthropists)
n. 博爱的人,博爱主义者,慈善家
He is the only philanthropist I can think of who gave away his fortune with absolutely no strings binding its use.
他是我仅能想想来的慈善家,把自己的钱财送人绝不附带任何条件。

Scottish-born American industrialist and philanthropist who amassed a fortune in the steel industry and donated millions of dollars for the benefit of the public.
卡内基,戴尔1888-1955美国教育家,因著有一本自我修养的书如何赢得朋友及影响人民(1936年)而闻名
philanthropy(pl.: philanthropies)
n. 博爱主义,慈善事业,善心
She committed herself to philanthropy.
她专心从事慈善事业。

Philanthropy is the refuge of people who wish to annoy their fellow creature.
博爱主义,是那些存心和自己的同类过不去的人的避难所。
philatelist
n. 集邮家
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philately
n. 集邮
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philippic
n. 漫骂演说
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Philippine
a. 菲律宾的,菲律宾人的,菲律宾群岛

n. 菲律宾人
A Philippine dish of marinated vegetables and meat or fish seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, and spices and served with rice.
阿都波一种由海菜及肉或鱼做成的菲律宾菜肴,用咖喱、酱油和香料作调料,佐以米饭
Philippines
n. 菲律宾
An island of the west-central Philippines south of Luzon. It was first visited by Spaniards in1570.
民都洛岛菲律宾中西部一岛屿,位于吕宋岛以南。西班牙于1570年最先到达该岛

The Philippines were ceded to the United States by Spain.
西班牙把菲律宾群岛割让给美国。.
philistine
a. 市侩的

n. 腓力斯人
He accused those who criticized his work of being philistines.
他指责那些批评他的作品的人是对艺术一窍不通.

The philistine attitude of the public resulted in the work being abandoned.
由於公众对艺术不感兴趣, 那个作品备受冷遇.
Phillip
菲利普(人名)
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philology
n. 语言学,文献学
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philosopher(pl.: philosophers)
n. 哲学家
The boy wants to become a philosopher in the future.
这个男孩想在将来成为一名哲学家。

According to some philosopher, everything in existence is reasonable.
某位哲学家认为, 存在的事物都是合理的。
philosophical
a. 哲学的,冷静的,哲学上的
He devoted himself in philosophical study.
他致力于哲学研究。

She seemed fairly philosophical about the loss.
她对所受损失似乎很看得开。
philosophy(pl.: philosophies)
n. 哲学,哲理
I cannot understand his conflicting philosophy.
我不能理解他那互相矛盾的思想体系。

The philosophy of the prisoners during their worst sufferings impressed even their captors.
俘虏们在最困苦时仍处之泰然,连捉住他们的人都深有感触。
phlegmatic
a. 冷静的,冷淡的
Commuting in the rush-hour requires a phlegmatic temperament.
在上下班交通高峰期间乘坐通勤车要有安之若素的心境.

The British character is often said to be phlegmatic.
英国人的性格常说成是冷漠的.
phloem
n. 韧皮部,筛部
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phobia(pl.: phobias)
n. 恐怖病,恐怖症
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phoebe(pl.: phoebes)
n. [希神]月亮女神
Phoebe announces four programs a week.
菲碧一星期担任四个节目的播音员。
Phoebus
n. [希神]太阳神
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Phoenician
a. 腓尼基语的

n. 腓尼基语,腓尼基人
The ancient Syrian and Phoenician goddess of sexual love and fertility.
阿什托雷思古代叙利亚和腓尼基人的性爱与繁殖女神

The dialect of Phoenician spoken in ancient Carthage.
古迦太基语古迦太基人所说的腓尼基方言
phoenix
n. 凤凰,长生(不死)鸟

引申为重生
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phone(pt.: phoned, pp.: phoned, prp.: phoning, pl.: phones)
n. 电话

v. 打电话
I'll phone the result of the test to you.
我将打电话告诉你测验的结果。

What's your phone number?
你的电话号码是多少?
phoneme
音位
English has 24 consonant phonemes.
英语有24个辅音音素.

In English, the `s' in `sip' and the `z' in `zip' represent two different phonemes.
英语中sip中的s和zip中的z为两个不同的音素.
phonetic
a. 语音的
Phonetic symbols represent sounds.
语音符号是标音的符号.

Agreeable sound, especially in the phonetic quality of words.
谐音,声音的和谐谐音或悦耳的声音,尤指词的音质
phonetics
n. 语音学,发音学
She's an authority on phonetics.
她是语音学权威.

He was popularly regarded as a great authority on phonetics.
他被普遍认为是语音学方面的大权威。
phoney
a. 假的(伪造的)

n. 骗子(假货)
The man's a complete phoney.
这个男子的身分是冒充的.

This diamond is a phoney.
这钻石是假的.
phonograph(pt.: phonographed, pp.: phonographed, prp.: phonographing, pl.: phonographs)
n. 留声机,电唱机,蜡管留声机

v. 灌入留声机
Phonograph is no longer used nowadays.
留声机现在已不再使用了。

A paper or thin cardboard envelope for a phonograph record.
唱片套子留声机唱片的纸套或薄纸板封套
phony(pl.: phonies)
a. 假的,伪造的
The phony glamour of night club soon become stale and boring.
夜总会那种虚假的荣华不久便失去了新意而使人生厌。
phosphate(pl.: phosphates)
n. [化]光气,磷酸盐
A green radioactive mineral that is a hydrous crystalline phosphate of uranium and copper.
铜铀云母一种绿色的放射性矿物,为铀和铜的氢化结晶云母

A peptide hormone, produced by the thyroid gland in human beings, that lowers plasma calcium and phosphate levels without augmenting calcium accretion.
降钙素一种缩氨酸荷尔蒙,由人体内的甲状腺产生。在不增加钙含量的情况下,可降低血中钙和磷酸盐的含量
phosphor
磷光体
In cathode ray tube display, the continuation of light emission from phosphor after excitation by the electron beam.
在阴极射线管显示器中,用电子束激励后荧光物质光发射的持续现象。
phosphoric
a. 含(象)磷的,磷的
There are many phosphoric stones on the hill.
那座山上有很多含磷的石头。
phosphorus(pl.: phosphori)
n. 磷
A fertilizer containing phosphorus compounds.
磷肥含有磷化合物的一种化肥

Any of various alloys of copper, with or without tin, and antimony, phosphorus, or other components.
铜合金铜与锡、锑、磷或其物质构成的一种合金,含锡,也可不含锡
photo(pt.: photoed, pp.: photoed, prp.: photoing, pl.: photos)
n. 照片
I have a few photos.
我有几张照片。

The photo lacks definition.
这张照片不够清晰。
photocell
光电池
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photoconductive
a. 光电导的
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photocopier
n. 复印机
Our photocopier is in continual need of running repairs.
我们的复印机经常需要检修.

The photocopier has been busy all morning.
影印机一上午都用著.
photocopy(pt.: photocopied, pp.: photocopied, prp.: photocopying, pl.: photocopies)
n. 影印

v. 影印
She photocopy the contract.
她影印了这份合同。

A powdery ink used dry or suspended in a liquid to produce a photocopy.
色粉一种粉状颜料,在液体中变干或凝结,从而产生照片底片
photoelectric
a. 光电的
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photogenic
a. 上相的,上镜头的
I'm not very photogenic.
我这人不大上相.
photograph(pt.: photographed, pp.: photographed, prp.: photographing, pl.: photographs)
n. 相片

v. 照相,摄影
Have you seen my photograph in the newspaper?
你看到我在报纸上的照片了吗?

Try not to jerk the camera when taking a photograph.
拍照时照相机不要晃.
photographer(pl.: photographers)
n. 摄影师
The photographer took a photo of a herd of elephants.
这位摄影师拍了一张象群的照片。

Her silken long hair attracted the attention of a photographer.
她的光滑柔软的长发吸引了一位摄影师的注意。
photographic
a. 摄影的
My little brother has a photographic memory.
我的小弟弟有着惊人的记忆力。

The equipment of the photographic studio was expensive.
装备摄影室的开支很大.
photography
n. 摄影术
Photography is one of his hobbies.
摄影是他的爱好之一。

There was some marvellous wildlife photography in the documentary.
这部记录片里有些绝妙的野生动物镜头。
photometer
n. 光度表,光度测定器
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photorespiration
n. 光呼吸作用
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photosphere
n. 光球
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photosynthesis
n. 光合作用
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phrase(pt.: phrased, pp.: phrased, prp.: phrasing, pl.: phrases)
n. 短语,习语

vt. 表达,叙述
He is fond of high-sounding phrases.
他爱用夸大的词句。

This passage is concisely phrased.
这段话措辞简练。
phyla
phylum 的复数
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physical
a. 身体的,物理的,物质的

n. 体检
It's a physical impossibility to be in two places at one time.
同时在两地是自然规律上不可能的事。

We suggest that Smith be told about his physical condition as soon as possible.
我们主张应尽快告诉史密斯他的身体状况。
Physical Education
n. 体育
A school course in physical education.
体操课学校体育教育中的一门课程
physically
ad. 身体上地
The male is physically stronger than the female.
男性在身体上要比女性强壮。

Woman is physically but not mentally weaker than man.
女子在体力上而不是智力上比男子弱。
physician(pl.: physicians)
n. 内科医生
He was attended by his personal physician.
他的私人医生护理他。

A person associated with but not officially residing in an institution, especially a nonresident physician on a hospital staff.
不住院的医生与一机构联合但不正式住在其中的人,尤指医院职员中不住院的内科医生
physicist(pl.: physicists)
n. 物理学家
This old man is a famous nuclear physicist.
这位老人是一位著名的核物理学家。

British astronomer, physicist, and mathematician noted for his work on the kinetic theory of gases and his investigations into the relationships between mathematical concepts and the natural world.
詹姆斯,詹姆斯·霍普伍德1877-1946英国天文学家、物理学家和数学家。以气体动力学的研究和探索数学同自然界之间的关系著称
physics
n. 物理学
The atom bomb is the offspring of the 20th century physics.
原子弹是20世纪物理学的产物。

Einstein's theory marked a new epoch in physics.
爱因斯坦理论开创了物理学的新纪元。
physiognomy(pl.: physiognomies)
n. 外貌,相貌
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physiologic
a. 生理学的
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physiological
a. 生理的,生理学的
Physiological tolerance to a drug resulting from repeated use.
适应性由于长期使用某种药物而产生的对该药的生理上的耐药性

The physiological adaptation of an animal or a plant to changes in climate or environment, such as light, temperature, or altitude.
适应气候动物或植物在生理上对气候或环境的变化,比如光线,气温或高度变化的适应
physiological psychology
生理心理学
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physiologically
ad. 生理上,在生理学上
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physiologist(pl.: physiologists)
n. 生理学家
German physiologist. He won a1901 Nobel Prize for work on serum immunization against diphtheria and tetanus.
贝林,埃米尔·冯1854-1917德国生理学家,因其在抗白喉与破伤风血清免疫方面的工作获1901年诺贝尔奖

Russian physiologist who is best known for discovering the conditioned response. He won a1904 Nobel Prize for research on the nature of digestion.
巴甫洛夫,伊凡·彼得洛维奇1849-1936俄国生理学家,因发现条件反射而著名,他1904年因在研究消化作用的特征方面的贡献而获诺贝尔奖
physiology(pl.: physiologies)
n. 生理学
We had studied physiology in middle school.
我在中学就已经学过生理学。

The application of the principles of the natural sciences, especially biology and physiology, to clinical medicine.
临床生物医学应用于临床医学的自然科学原理,尤指生物学与生理学
physiotherapy
n. 物理疗法
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physique
n. 体格
Having a heavy, muscular physique.
公牛般的有健壮的、肌肉发达的体格的

Practicing gongfu strengthens the physique.
武术可以锻炼筋骨。
phytoplankton
n. 浮游生物
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pianissimo(pl.: pianissimos)
ad.&a. 极弱的(地)
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pianist(pl.: pianists)
n. 钢琴家
I hope his dream of becoming a pianist will come true.
我希望他成为钢琴家的梦想可以成真。

The pianist forgot his music and had to improvise (the accompaniment).
弹钢琴的人把乐谱忘了, 只好即兴伴奏.
piano(pl.: pianos)
n. 钢琴
She is learning to play the piano.
她在学弹钢琴。

The singer was accompanied by her sister at the piano.
这位歌唱家由她妹妹担任钢琴伴奏。
piazza(pl.: piazzas)
n. 广场,走廊,市场
A boy is flying a kite in the piazza.
一个小男孩在阳台上放风筝。
PIC
(Picture)图像压缩
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picador(pl.: picadores)
n. 斗牛士之助手
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picaresque
a. 以流氓为题材的
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picaro(pl.: picaros)
n. 坏蛋,流浪汉
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Picasso
毕加索(西班牙画家)
She paints in the fashion of Picasso.
她模仿毕加索的绘画风格

Have you seen the Picasso exhibition?
你参观过毕加索的画展吗?
picayune
a. 微小的
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Piccadilly
n. 皮卡迪利大街
The expensive shops in a famous arcade near Piccadilly were just opening.
皮卡迪利大街附近的一著名的拱廊街道上,几家高挡商店刚刚开门。
Piccadilly Circus
皮卡迪利广场
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pick(pt.: picked, pp.: picked, prp.: picking, pl.: picks)
n. 精选,鹤嘴锄

v. 摘,挑选,挑惕,剔除;

挑衅 pick a fight 向人挑战
Which one of the books is your pick?
你选哪本书?

He picked the watch up from the carpet.
他从地毯上把表捡起来。
pickaxe
n. 鹤嘴锄(手镐)

vt 用鹤嘴锄掘
He pecked at the hard ground with a pickaxe.
他用鹤嘴锄掘坚硬的土地。

Bob pecked at the hard ground with a pickaxe.
鲍勃用鹤嘴锄在坚硬的地面上挖掘。
picket(pt.: picketed, pp.: picketed, prp.: picketing, pl.: pickets)
n. 尖木桩(前哨)

vt 用桩围住(设置警戒哨)
Some of the union members did not want to picket.
工会的一些会员不想担任罢工纠察员.

Five pickets were injured in the scuffle.
在混战中有五名罢工纠察队员受伤.
picking(pl.: pickings)
采集
Vultures are picking at a lion's carcass.
秃鹫正在啄食狮子的尸体。

Something or a group of things that are or may be picked.
采摘物;采集量已采集或可被采集的物体或一群物体
pickle(pt.: pickled, pp.: pickled, prp.: pickling, pl.: pickles)
n. 腌汁,泡菜

v. 腌,泡
He had some mixed pickles and rice for supper.
他晚饭吃了一些什锦泡菜和米饭。

The dish was accompanied by a variety of pickles.
这盘菜配有什锦泡菜.
pickpocket(pl.: pickpockets)
n. 扒手

v. 扒窃
The old gentleman just stood there glaring at the pickpocket and did not say a word.
"这位老先生只是站在那里对那个扒手怒目而视,一句话也没有说。"

The pickpocket tried to run away with the passenger's wallet, but he soon got caught.
那扒手企图偷了那位旅客的钱包就溜,但没跑多过错就被抓住了。
pickup
n. 拾(拾音器,传感器)

a. 现成的(挑选的)
A pickup orchestra; a pickup baseball game.
临时性管弦乐队;临时拼凑的棒球比赛

That lucky guy is a choice pickup for the girls.
那位幸运的男孩是女孩子们想把上的人。
picky
a. (口语)挑剔的
The housekeeper is a very picky woman.
这个家庭主妇是位特别爱挑剔的人。

She is picky about what she eats because she is on a diet.
她正在节食,所以挑食挑得厉害。
picnic(pt.: picnicked, pp.: picnicked, prp.: picnicking, pl.: picnics)
n. 野餐

v. (去)野餐
We had a lot of fun at the picnic on the beach.
我们在海滩上野餐,趣味无穷。

Their family often picnics in the woods.
他们一家常在树林里野餐。
picogram
皮(可)克

微微克(10的-12次方克)
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picosecond
皮秒
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pictograph
n. 象形文字(统计图表)
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pictorial(pl.: pictorials)
a. 绘画的

n. 画报
We have watched the pictorial record of the event.
我们已观看了这一事件的图片记录。

A literary, dramatic, or pictorial device in which characters and events stand for abstract ideas, principles, or forces, so that the literal sense has or suggests a parallel, deeper symbolic sense.
寓言,讽喻一种文学、戏剧或绘画的艺术手法,其中人物和事件代表抽象的观点、原则或支配力,从而使表面含义含有或表达一种对等的,但更深刻的象征意义
picture(pt.: pictured, pp.: pictured, prp.: picturing, pl.: pictures)
n. 图画,照片,景色

v. 画,描写,想像
May I take a picture of you?
我可以给你照相吗?

This book gives a good picture of life in China 100 hundred years ago.
这本书形象地描写了一百年前的中国生活。
picture tube
显像管
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pictures
绘画作品
He made some pictures of the divinities of Hinduism.
他画了几幅印度教中的神像。

These pictures will be on show next week.
下周将公开展出这些画。
picturesque
a. 生动的,如画的,独特的
He painted the picturesque fishing village in the bay.
他画了海湾里一个风景如画的渔村。

The place is remarkable for its picturesque scenery.
这个地方以它的如画的景色著称。
piddling
a. 无用的,琐屑的
I don't want to hear all the piddling little details!
我不想听那些琐碎的事!

It's annoying to have to get authorization for spending such piddling amounts of money.
花这麽一点钱也要去请示, 真烦人.
pie
n.饼图 n.派,馅饼,杂乱,喜鹊,爱说话的人 vt.弄乱
Would you like some more apple pies?
再来点苹果馅饼好吗?

She had two generous helpings of pie.
她吃了两客分量很足的馅饼。
piebald
a. 花斑的

n. 花马
暂无例句
piece(pt.: pieced, pp.: pieced, prp.: piecing, pl.: pieces)
n. 块,片,篇

v. 修补,结合
Would you please give me a piece of paper?
能给我一张纸吗?

He went to pieces when they told him the tragic news.
人们告诉他那悲惨的消息後,他已六神无主了。
piecemeal
ad. 一件一件,一片一片

a. 一片一片的,逐渐的

n. 断片
I've only had a piecemeal account of what happened.
我对发生的事情只有支离破碎的了解.

The building was assembled piecemeal.
那座建筑物是一块一块地组装起来的。
pieces


毛束

匹头
The huge waves battered the wrecked ship to pieces.
巨浪将那艘失事的船只冲击得支离破碎.

The poster had been ripped to pieces.
那张广告画已被撕得粉碎。
piecework
n. 计件工作
暂无例句
pied
a. 斑驳的,杂色的,花衣服的
The Pied piper had all the children of Hamlin on his heels.
穿彩衣的吹笛人使得汉姆林镇所有的孩子都跟着他走。

I am cooking apple pies with my newly bought frying pan.
我正在用我新买的煎锅做苹果馅饼。
pier(pl.: piers)
n. 码头
The ship lies at the pier.
船在码头停着。

A pier running out into the sea.
突伸到海中的码头。
pierce(pt.: pierced, pp.: pierced, prp.: piercing)
n. 皮尔斯

v. 刺穿,穿透,洞悉
The regiment pierced through the enemy's lines.
这个团突破了敌军防线。

The needle pierced her finger.
针刺进了她的手指。
piercing
a. 刺骨的,刺穿的,讽刺的
The calling of a man's self to a strict account, is a medicine, sometime too piercing and corrosive.
一个人的严厉自责是一种有时过于猛烈,蚀力过强的药品。

All of a sudden a piercing scream broke the silence.
突然,刺耳的尖叫声打破了寂静。
Pierre
皮埃尔(男子名, Peter 的异体)
Sarah is going on an exchange to Paris to stay with Pierre, and he is coming to stay with her here in Scotland next year.
萨拉将到巴黎作互访住在皮埃尔处,而皮埃尔明年来苏格兰就住在她那里。

Excuse me, are you Mr. Pierre from Paris?
请问,哪一位是从巴黎来的皮埃尔先生?
piety(pl.: pieties)
n. 虔诚
The old man has great piety towards God.
这位老人对上帝非常虔诚。

Often a convert is zealous not through piety, but because of the novelty of his experience.
改变信仰者之所以常常显得热情,并非出自虔诚,而是由于他的体验新鲜之故。
pig(pt.: pigged, pp.: pigged, prp.: pigging, pl.: pigs)
n. 猪
He made a real pig of himself at the restaurant.
他在餐厅里大吃大喝,真丢脸。

The farmer keeps hundreds of pigs on his farm.
那个农场主在他的农场里养了几百头猪。
pigeon(pt.: pigeoned, pp.: pigeoned, prp.: pigeoning, pl.: pigeons)
n. 鸽子
He is building a pigeon house for his racing pigeons.
他正在为他的赛鸽建鸽棚。

I don't care where the money comes from: that's not my pigeon.
我不管钱从哪儿来, 那不是我的事.
pigeonhole(pt.: pigeonholed, pp.: pigeonholed, prp.: pigeonholing)
v. 把...归类
Rebecca is a pigeon with no pigeonhole.
丽贝卡是一位难以形容的漂亮姑娘。
piggyback(pt.: piggybacked, pp.: piggybacked, prp.: piggybacking)
ad.&a. 在肩(背)上,骑在肩(背)上地
The act of transporting piggyback.
背负式运输,驮运联运
piglet
n. 小猪
暂无例句
pigment(pt.: pigmented, pp.: pigmented, prp.: pigmenting, pl.: pigments)
n. 色素,颜料

v. 把...加颜色,变色
They used only natural pigments to dye the wool.
他们只用天然颜料染毛织品。

I have mixed pigment with oil.
我已经把颜料和油混合起来了。
pigsty(pl.: pigsties)
n. 猪圈
He makes a pigsty of the kitchen whenever he does the cooking.
他一做饭就把厨房弄得很脏.

He laid big stones at his house and began to build a pigsty.
他把大石块堆在房子前开始垒猪圈。
pigtail
n. 辫子
暂无例句
pike
n. 矛,梭子鱼,通行费

v. 用矛刺杀,刺
Soldiers in ancient time usually fight with pikes and shields.
古代的战士们通常用长矛和盾牌战斗。

Some freshwater fish such as pike can withstand levels of acidity.
一些诸如梭鱼等淡水鱼可以抵御相当程度的酸性。
pile
n. 堆

v. 堆,堆积,拥挤进(入)

vt. 堆积
We put the books in piles on the floor.
我们把书在地板上堆起来。

The cart is piled high with fruit and vegetables.
马车上堆满了水果和蔬菜。
pilfer(pt.: pilfered, pp.: pilfered, prp.: pilfering)
v. 盗,偷,窃
He was caught pilfering.
他行窃当场被抓住.

She had been pilfering from the petty cash for months.
她多月来一直从零用现金中偷钱.
pilferage
v. 偷窃
Pilferage in the warehouse reduces profitability by about two per cent.
仓库中的失窃使利润损失了百分之二.
pilgrim(pl.: pilgrims)
n. 朝圣者
We met many pilgrims on their way to Mecca.
我们遇到许多去麦加朝圣的人。

At length the pilgrim could shake the dust off his feet at Heidelberg.
那个朝圣者终于可以在海德堡停下来了。
pilgrimage(pl.: pilgrimages)
n. 朝圣之旅

v. 朝拜
The Muslim delegation is shortly going on a pilgrimage to Mecca.
这个穆斯林代表团很快就要去麦加朝圣了。

A pilgrimage to Mecca made by the faithful.
教徒前往麦加朝圣的旅途
piling
n. 打椿,椿材,打椿工程
The little boy is piling up his building blocks.
小男孩正在搭积木。

The situation is frightful, but it's just piling on the agony to keep discussing it.
情况很可怕,可是还一个劲儿地议论让人觉得更可怕。
pill(pt.: pilled, pp.: pilled, prp.: pilling, pl.: pills)
n. 药丸
Occasionally she had to take sleeping pills.
她偶尔不得不吃安眠药。

The pill is sugared.
这药丸加上了糖衣。
pillage(pt.: pillaged, pp.: pillaged, prp.: pillaging, pl.: pillages)
n. 掠夺,抢劫,掠夺物

v. 掠夺,抢劫
The town was pillaged by the invading army.
入侵的军队将该城镇掠夺一空。

Her handbag was pillaged on her way home.
在回家的路上,她的手提包被抢劫了。
pillar(pt.: pillared, pp.: pillared, prp.: pillaring, pl.: pillars)
n. 柱子

vt. 用柱支持
The enemy was hurried from pillar to post.
敌人被赶得东逃西窜走投无路。

He has been a pillar of the Church all his life.
他一生都是教会的热心支持者。
pillory(pt.: pilloried, pp.: pilloried, prp.: pillorying, pl.: pillories)
n. 颈手枷,示众,嘲弄
She was pilloried in the press for her extravagant parties.
她的聚会十分铺张,新闻界对她大加嘲弄。
pillow(pt.: pillowed, pp.: pillowed, prp.: pillowing, pl.: pillows)
n. 枕头

v. 枕,搁,垫
I want to consult with my pillow before I take a decision.
在我做出决定前,我要好好考虑一下。

There's only one pillow I'll toss you for it.
只有一个枕头--我跟你掷硬币决定谁用吧.
pillowcase
n. 枕头套
暂无例句
pilot(pt.: piloted, pp.: piloted, prp.: piloting, pl.: pilots)
n. 飞行员,领航员,引航员

v. 领航,驾驶,向导
Mark used to be a pilot on the Mississippi River.
马克曾在密西西比河上当过领航员。

We are doing a pilot study to see if the new product will sell well.
我们正在为这种新产品做试销调查,看它的销路好不好。
pilot whale
巨头鲸,领航鲸
暂无例句
pimp(pt.: pimped, pp.: pimped, prp.: pimping)
n. <美俚>男妓, 皮条客

vi. 拉皮条
暂无例句
pimple
n. 丘疹,面泡,疙瘩
The pimple came to a head before bursting.
丘疹长成脓包後才破裂.

The tip of an abscess, a boil, or a pimple, in which pus forms.
脓头中间有脓液的脓疮、疖或丘疹的顶端
pin(pt.: pinned, pp.: pinned, prp.: pinning, pl.: pins)
n. 大头针,针,拴

v. 将...用针别住,钉住,压住

n 鸦雀无声,出奇的静
The general pinned the medal on the soldier's chest.
将军把奖章别在这位士兵的胸前。

I bought a tie pin for my husband yesterday.
昨天我给丈夫买了一支领带别针。
pince-nez(pl.: pince-nez)
n. 夹鼻眼镜
暂无例句
pincers
n. 钳子,镊子
暂无例句
pinch(pt.: pinched, pp.: pinched, prp.: pinching, pl.: pinches)
n. 捏,撮,困苦

v. 掐,使...困苦,节俭
The new shoes pinched my toes.
这双新鞋紧得夹脚趾。

The door pinched my finger as it shut.
门关上时夹了我的手指。
pine
n. 松树

v. 消瘦,憔悴,渴望
There is a pine forest near our house.
我们家附近有片松树林。

They were pining for their homeland in Asia.
他们思念着在亚洲的故乡。
pineapple(pl.: pineapples)
n. 菠萝
I bought some tinned pineapples to visit her.
我买了一些菠萝罐头去看她。

Tom likes to eat pineapple very much.
汤姆非常喜欢吃菠萝。
pineapples
pl.菠萝,凤梨
I bought some tinned pineapples to visit her.
我买了一些菠萝罐头去看她。

I refuse to put money into some half-baked plan to grow pineapples in Iceland.
我拒绝把钱投到在冰岛种植菠萝的不周全的计划中去。
ping-pong
n. 乒乓, 桌球
暂无例句
pinhead
n. 针头,小东西,无用的东西
Every library shall try to be complete on something, if it is only the history of pinhead.
每一个图书馆都应该努力使某一方面(的图书)齐全,哪怕只是针头[俚语亦有“笨蛋”之意]的历史也好。
pinion
n. 鸟翼,小齿轮

v. 剪断翼尖,绑住...两臂
He was held with his arms pinioned together behind his back.
他被捉住反绑着双臂。

They were pinioned against the wall by the lorry.
那辆卡车把他们挤到墙根动弹不得。
pink
a. 粉红色的

n. 粉红色
Pink is her favorite color.
粉红色是她最喜欢的颜色。

I like pink roses.
我喜欢粉色的玫瑰。
pinkie(pl.: pinkies)
n. 小手指
暂无例句
pinnacle(pt.: pinnacled, pp.: pinnacled, prp.: pinnacling, pl.: pinnacles)
n. 小尖塔,尖峰,高峰

v. 造小尖塔,放置高处
I can see the small pinnacle from here.
我能从这儿看到那个小尖塔。

He has reached the pinnacle of his career.
他已经登上事业的顶峰。
pinpoint(pt.: pinpointed, pp.: pinpointed, prp.: pinpointing, pl.: pinpoints)
n. 极小之物

v. 精确地找到,准确地轰炸
暂无例句
pinprick
n. 针刺,针扎,讨厌
暂无例句
pins
插脚, (烧陶瓷用)烧针
For two pins I'd tell him what I think of him.
再有个风吹草动, 我就把对他的看法挑明了.

She's not very steady on her pins.
她站得不太稳.
pinstripe
n. 圆细条子衣服
暂无例句
pint(pl.: pints)
n. 品脱
I bought a pint of milk in the store.
我在这家商店里买了一品脱牛奶。

He is quaffing his beer by the pint.
他论品脱地大喝啤酒。
pinwheel
n. 轮转焰火,纸风车
暂无例句
pioneer(pt.: pioneered, pp.: pioneered, prp.: pioneering, pl.: pioneers)
n. 先锋,拓荒者,开劈者

v. 提倡,作先驱,开劈
He was a pioneer in the use of X-rays.
他是最早使用X光的人。

The history of public education in the United States dates from the society of the early pioneers.
美国的公共教育史起源于早期拓荒者的社会。
pioneering
a. 先驱的
German engineer and pioneer automobile manufacturer who produced the first high-speed internal-combustion engine(1885).
戴姆勒,戈特利布1834-1900德国工程师和汽车制造业先驱,他研制出第一台高速内燃机(1885年)

Anybody who did anything in America up to1900 was liable to be made into a film... on the grounds of being a pioneer.
举凡在1900年以前在美国做过某些事的人,都很容易被拍成电影……以他是先驱人士为其理由。
pious
a. 虔诚的
He is a pious Christian.
他是一名虔诚的基督教徒。

Having great reverence for God; pious.
虔诚的敬神的;虔诚的
piously
ad. 虔诚地
She practices her religion piously.
她是一个虔诚的宗教信奉者
pip
n. 永久内部极化(预示的弹着点,生产执行规划)
His disgusting jokes gave everybody the pip.
他那些令人作呕的笑话弄得大家都不痛快.

She gives me the pip.
她老让我生气.
pipe(pt.: piped, pp.: piped, prp.: piping, pl.: pipes)
n. 管,烟斗,笛

v. 以管输送,吹哨子,吹笛

尖声说话 pipe up
The workers are laying pipes under the road.
工人们正在道路下面铺设管道。

He filled and lit his pipe.
他给烟斗装上烟,然后点着。
pipe dream
n. 白日梦, 幻想
Political experts say it's a pipe dream for Republicans to win black and other minority votes in any significant numbers in1988, whether the Rev.Jesse Jackson is on the Democratic ticket or not.
政情专家们说,无论杰克逊牧师是否成为民主党候选人,共和党若想在1988年在黑人或其他少数族裔中得到可观的选票,仍是梦想。
pipe fitter
n. 管道工
暂无例句
pipeline(pt.: pipelined, pp.: pipelined, prp.: pipelining)
n. 管道,管线
New laws to deal with this abuse are in the pipeline.
正在制定处理这种弊端的新法令。

Recently they have laid an underground pipeline.
最近他们铺设了一条地下管道。
pipelining
流水线
暂无例句
piper(pl.: pipers)
n. 吹笛者,风笛手
He told me the story about a piper and the lost children.
他给我讲了一个关于吹笛者和丢失的孩子的故事。

The piper dress in traditional scottish costume give us a warm welcome.
身穿传统苏格兰服装的风笛手们对我们表示热烈欢迎。
piping
管道
The oil company will ship out piping and heavy equipment.
这家石油公司将用船运出输油管道和重型设备。

Now come, Mr Smith, just help yourself. The roast duck has to be eaten piping hot.
来吧,史密斯先生,别客气。烤鸭是要趁热吃的。
Pipkin
n. 小瓦罐,小汲桶
暂无例句
piquant
a. 辛辣的,活泼的,痛快的
Bland vegetables are often served with a piquant sauce.
清淡的蔬菜常以辛辣的沙司调味.
pique
n. 生气,愤怒

v. 伤害...自尊心,激怒
She seemed rather piqued.
她似乎很生气。

When he realized nobody was listening to him, he left the room in a fit of pique.
他发觉谁也没有听他讲话,一气之下就走了。
piracy(pl.: piracies)
n. 海盗行为,剽窃,著作权侵害
暂无例句
pirate(pt.: pirated, pp.: pirated, prp.: pirating, pl.: pirates)
n. 海盗,盗印者,侵犯专利权者

v. 盗印,掠夺,翻印
The sailor suddenly saw a pirate jumping onto the deck.
那水手忽然看到一名海盗跳上了甲板。

The design for the new dress collection is pirate in the far east.
新式服装的系列设计在远东被非法翻印(剽窃)。
pirouette(pt.: pirouetted, pp.: pirouetted, prp.: pirouetting)
v.&n. (舞蹈)脚尖立地的旋转
暂无例句
Pisa
n. 比萨(意大利城市)
The famous tower of Pisa leans at an angle.
有名的比萨塔是斜的.

Pisa is to the west (of Florence).
比萨在(佛罗伦萨的)西边.
piscatorial
a. 渔业的
暂无例句
piss(pt.: pissed, pp.: pissed, prp.: pissing)
n. 尿,小便

v. 撒尿
Stop pissing about and get on with your work.
别再胡闹了, 干你的事去吧.

We were pissed around for hours before they finally gave us the right form.
他们浪费了我们好几个小时, 最後才把那份表格给我们.
pistil(pl.: pistils)
n. [植]雌蕊
Pistil is the seed-producing part of the flower.
雌蕊是花结种的一部分。
pistol(pt.: pistoled, pp.: pistoled, prp.: pistoling, pl.: pistols)
n. 手枪

vt. 用手枪射击
The runners were called back because one of them beat the pistol.
赛跑运动员们被叫回来,因为他们中有一人抢跑了。

A pistol shot rang out.
响起了手枪的声音.
piston(pl.: pistons)
n. 活塞
Get lathe No.9 set to turn the new piston.
把九号车床调好来车这个新活塞。

The piston seems ok. Maybe something else is wrong.
活塞似乎没问题。可能别的什么东西坏了。
pit
n. 深坑,核,矿井,陷阱,(英国剧场的)正厅后排

v. 使...有伤痕,去...之核,使...竞争
The children were playing in the sand pit.
孩子们在沙坑中玩耍。

The ground was pitted by the heavy rain.
大雨使场地变得坑坑洼洼。
pitch
n. 程度,投掷,音高

v. 投,向前倾跌,扎牢,定调,用沥青覆盖
Touch pitch, and you will be defiled.
近朱者赤,近墨者黑。

We planned to pitch our camps in the mountains.
我们计划在山里扎营。
pitch-black
a. 漆黑的,极黑的
暂无例句
pitcher
n. 水罐,投手
Pitchers have ears.
(谚)隔墙有耳。

Every morning I make a pitcher of ice tea.
每天早晨我做一罐冰茶。
pitchfork(pt.: pitchforked, pp.: pitchforked, prp.: pitchforking, pl.: pitchforks)
n. 干草叉,长柄草耙
暂无例句
piteously
ad. 可怜地,凄惨地
暂无例句
pitfall(pl.: pitfalls)
n. 陷阱,诱惑,阴谋
The road to the conquest of cancer is long and full of pitfall.
战胜癌症的征途是漫长的,而且布满意想不到的困难。

A concealed hole in the ground used as a trap; a pitfall.
陷阱地上用做陷阱的隐藏的洞;陷阱
pith(pt.: pithed, pp.: pithed, prp.: pithing)
n. 精髓,要点
The pith of that theory is serving for people.
那个理论的精髓是为人民服务。

That was the pith of his argument.
那就是他论据的要点。
pithy
a. 有髓的,有力的,含蓄的
A pithy comment.
简练有力的一刻
pitiable
a. 引人怜悯的,可怜的
暂无例句
pitiful
a. 慈悲的,可怜的
You don't expect me to believe that pitiful excuse, do you?
你并不认为我会相信那个可鄙的借口,是吧?

The patient was in a pitiful condition.
那个病人处于一种非常可怜的状况。
pitiless
a. 无情的,冷酷的,无怜悯心的
The pitiless north wind blew for weeks.
凛冽的北风一连刮了几个星期。

This ruler is a pitiless tyrant.
这个统治者是一个冷酷的暴君。
pittance
n. 配给的食物,施舍少量的钱,少量
Lawrence fags away for a pittance.
劳伦斯为了一点微薄的收入而辛苦地工作。

The peasant laboured for a mere pittance.
农民仅仅是为了微不足道的收入而辛苦地劳作。
Pittsburgh
n. 匹兹堡
A borough of southwest Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh on the Monongahela River. Population, 21,923.
鲍德温宾夕法尼亚州西南部一自治村镇,位于莫农加希拉河沿岸,匹兹堡的近郊。人口21,923

A borough of west-central Pennsylvania east-northeast of Pittsburgh. It is an industrial center. Population, 15,174.
印第安纳市美国宾夕法尼亚州中西部的一个自治村镇,位于匹兹堡东北偏东方向,是一个工业中心。人口15,174
pituitary(pl.: pituitaries)
n. 垂体(脑),脑下腺
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pity(pt.: pitied, pp.: pitied, prp.: pitying, pl.: pities)
n. 遗憾,同情,可惜

v. 同情,怜悯
I pity anyone who has to feed a family on such a low income.
我同情任何需要以如此微薄的收入养活全家的人。

We took pity on the homeless girl and took her into our house.
我们同情这个无家可归的女孩,让她住进了我们的屋子里。
pityingly
ad. 同情地
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pivot(pt.: pivoted, pp.: pivoted, prp.: pivoting, pl.: pivots)
n. 枢(旋转,中枢,基准)

a. 在枢轴上转动的
That is the pivot of the whole argument.
这是整个论据的关键。

The whole discussion pivots on this one point.
整个讨论内容均以此为中心。
pivotal
a. 枢轴的,中枢的,关键的
The capital and largest city of Algeria, in the north on the Bay of Algiers, an arm of the Mediterranean Sea. An ancient North African port, Algiers was captured by French forces in1830 and was later a pivotal center of the struggle for Algerian independence. Population, 1,523,000.
阿尔及尔阿尔及利亚的首都和最大的城市,位于地中海海湾阿尔及尔湾的北面。阿尔及尔是一个历史悠久的北非港口,于1830年为法军所占领,以后又成为阿尔及利亚独立运动的中心。人口1,523,000
pix
图像
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pixel
像素
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pizza(pl.: pizzas)
n. 比萨饼
A mild, white Italian cheese that has a rubbery texture and is often eaten melted, as on pizza.
白干酪一种味淡的、白色的并有弹性的意大利奶酪,通常融化放在比萨饼上吃

Pizza dough must be knead for five minutes.
做比萨饼的面团要揉5分钟。
pizzicato(pl.: pizzicatos)
a. 用手指弹的
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placard(pt.: placarded, pp.: placarded, prp.: placarding, pl.: placards)
n. 招贴,布告
The placards condemned the government's action.
那些标语牌上写著谴责政府措施的词句.

A large, usually printed placard, bill, or announcement, often illustrated, that is posted to advertise or publicize something.
海报通常印刷而成的大布告、招贴或公告,常附有插图,张贴以用来宣传或公布某事
placate(pt.: placated, pp.: placated, prp.: placating)
v. 抚慰,和解,怀柔
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place(pt.: placed, pp.: placed, prp.: placing, pl.: places)
n. 地方,处境,职务

v. 放置,任命,安排
She's left her books all over the place.
她把书到处乱放。

You place me in a very difficult position.
你使我非常为难。
placebo(pl.: placebos)
n. 安慰剂
暂无例句
placeholder
位置标志符,占位符
暂无例句
placement
n. 方位(位置,堆放)
A change in normal word order, such as the placement of a verb before its subject.
倒装正常词序的变化,例如,倒装动词置于主语之前

But remember, you'll have to give me a finder's fee since I am acting as your placement agency.
不过要记着,既然我给你当职业介绍所的介绍人,你要给我职业介绍费。
placenta(pl.: placentae)
n. 胎盘
Formation of a placenta in the uterus.
胎盘形成胎盘在子宫中的形成过程
placid
a. 安静的,平和的
The child had a placid disposition.
这个孩子性情温和。

His normally placid dog turned on him and bit him in the leg.
他那条狗平日很温顺, 这次突然发作咬了他的腿.
placidity
n. 平静,安静,温和
暂无例句
plagiarism
n. 剽窃,剽窃物
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plagiarize(pt.: plagiarized, pp.: plagiarized, prp.: plagiarizing)
vt. 抄袭(剽窃,借用)
He has plagiarized most of the book from earlier studies of the period.
他那本书大部分都是从研究那个时期的著作中剽窃的内容.

Whole passages of the work are plagiarized.
那作品整段整段都是剽窃的.
plague(pt.: plagued, pp.: plagued, prp.: plaguing, pl.: plagues)
n. 瘟疫,麻烦,灾祸

v. 折磨,使...苦恼
A great plague was then raging in the city.
那时一场大瘟疫正在该城肆虐。

The plague has broken out.
突然发生了鼠疫。
plaice(pl.: plaices)
n. 鲽(鱼)
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plaid(pl.: plaids)
n. 格子花呢披肩,格子花呢
She made a long plaid skirt.
她做了一条格子花呢的长裙。
plain(pl.: plains)
n. 平原,草原

a. 简单的,平坦的,平常的,家常的

a.纯的,不掺杂的
Such trees can be found in the plains.
这种树木可见于平原。

It's plain that he is the criminal.
很明显,他是罪犯。
plain text
纯文本
A cryptographic system in which units of plain text of regular length, usually letters, are arbitrarily transposed or substituted according to a predetermined code.
密码一种密码系统,其中固定长度的明文里的单元,通常为字母,被任意倒置或按事先确定的符号系统替换
plainly
ad. 平坦地, 明白地
That is plainly wrong.
那显然不对.

The mountain tops are plainly visible from the village.
自该村望去, 群山之巅清晰可见.
plains
n. 平原
Such trees can be found in the plains.
这种树木可见于平原。

The coastal areas have mild winters, but by contrast the central plains become extremely cold.
沿海地区的冬天天气暖和,可是相比之下中部平原却异常寒冷。
plainspoken
a. 老实说的,直言无隐的,率直的
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plaintiff(pl.: plaintiffs)
n. 原告
The judge decided for/against the plaintiff.
法官判决原告胜诉[败诉].

Omission of a party, plaintiff, defendant, or cause of action that should have been included as a part of an action or a suit.
应参加诉讼的当事人的不参预应该被包括在内作为一宗诉论或诉案的一部分的一方。原告、被告或诉讼的案件不履行法律责任
plaintive
a. 悲哀的,哀伤的
The song has plaintive melody.
这首歌曲的曲调悲伤。

I heard a plaintive cry.
我听到一声悲伤的哭泣。
plait(pt.: plaited, pp.: plaited, prp.: plaiting, pl.: plaits)
v.&n. 发辫,编成辫
Her mother helped her to plait her hair.
她的母亲帮她编辫子。

She wore her hair in plaits.
她把头发编成辫子。
plan(pt.: planned, pp.: planned, prp.: planning, pl.: plans)
n. 计划,策略,方法

v. 计划,设计,意欲
The police worked out a plan to catch the thief.
警察订下了计划捉贼。

Where do you plan to spend your holiday?
你计划去哪里度假?
planar
a. 平面的,平坦的
A mineral, especially a transparent form of quartz, having a crystalline structure, often characterized by external planar faces.
水晶一种具有晶体结构的矿石,尤指石英的一种透明形态,通常其晶面在同一平面上

A planar region bounded by a circle.
圆形区,圆形空间被圆所包围的一个平面区域
plane
a. 平的

n. 飞机,平面,刨子

v. 刨
Let's keep the conversation on a friendly plane.
让我们友好地谈话。

The quickest means of travel is by plane.
最快的交通工具是飞机。
planes
位面
Two planes collided in mid air.
两架飞机在半空中相撞。

The radar scanned the sky for enemy planes.
雷达密切监视天空,搜索敌机。
planet(pl.: planets)
n. 行星
The Earth is a planet.
地球是一颗行星。

The planets of our solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
我们太阳系的行星有水星、金星、地球、火星、木星、土星、天王星、海王星。
planetarium(pl.: planetaria)
n. 天文馆
The planetarium staff also prepared talks for radio broadcast.
天文馆的工作人员还要准备讲稿给电台广播。

A building or room containing a planetarium, with seats for an audience.
天文馆,天象放映馆装设天象仪并为观众准备椅子的建筑物或房间
planetary
a. 行星的
English physicist, inventor, and mathematician who formulated the theory of planetary movement.
胡克,罗伯特1635-1703英国物理学家,发明家和数学家,他系统阐述了行星运动理论

One of the four brightest satellites of Jupiter and the sixth in distance from the planet. Originally sighted by Galileo, it is the largest planetary satellite.
卡利斯托卫星木星最亮的四颗卫星之一,是距木星第六远的卫星。最初为伽利略所发现,它是最大的行星卫星
plangent
a. 冲激的鸣
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plank(pt.: planked, pp.: planked, prp.: planking, pl.: planks)
n. 厚木板,支架

v. 铺板,立刻付款
The deck of the sailing ship was made of thick planks.
这艘帆船的甲板是用厚木板制作的。

The party's main plank is reducing taxes.
该党政纲的基点是减税。
plankton
n. 浮游生物
Much to our surprise when the plankton entered the oyster tried very hard to expel the plankton. Within3-5 minutes, the movement of the heart became very abnormal and the oyster died at once.
意想不到的是当浮游生物进入蚌体时,珠蚌的排异性非常强,3到5分钟之内,蚌的心脏运动异常并很快死亡。

Plankton that remains free-swimming through all stages of its life cycle.
终生浮游生物一种在其生命的所有阶段可自由游动的浮游生物
planner
n. 计划者
This whole city is a monument to his skill as a planner and administrator.
这整座城市经他亲自设计并管理, 正是对他的才能的纪念.

Meticulous Japanese planners have tried to control everything from the weather to left-wing radicals to make sure the last rites for the87-year-old monarch come off without a hitch.
无微不至负责筹划的日本人,已经试图掌握所有情况——从天气以至左翼极端分子——以确保87岁的天皇最后几个典礼圆满度过。
planning
n. 计划(分配)

v. 计划(分配)
This program gives managers a valuable planning tool.
这套程序是经理人员制订计划的可贵的工具。

They are planning to visit Palestine in September.
他们正计划九月份访问巴勒斯坦。
plant(pt.: planted, pp.: planted, prp.: planting, pl.: plants)
n. 植物

v. 种植

n. 工厂
April is the time to plant trees.
四月是种树的时候。

The speaker's supporters were planted in the audience and applauded loudly.
听众中安插了演讲人的支持者;他们使劲给他鼓掌。
plantation(pl.: plantations)
n. 种植园
There were hundreds of slaves in the plantation.
这个种植园里有数百名奴隶。

The plantation owners would rather plough their cotton in than sell it at a lower price.
种植园主宁可把棉花犁入土中,也不愿以低价出售。
planter(pl.: planters)
n. 种植者,耕作者,殖民者
His brother is a tea planter.
他的哥哥是一个茶园主。
plaque
n. 匾,饰板,名牌,徽章
A plate or plaque, as on an office door, inscribed with a name.
名牌记有名字的牌或匾,如挂在办公室门上

A small card or plaque, such as a nameplate on a door.
小牌一种小卡片或牌,如门上的姓名牌
plash(pt.: plashed, pp.: plashed, prp.: plashing)
激溅
暂无例句
plasma
n. 等离子体(血浆,深绿玉髓)
Plasma is clear yellow liquid.
血浆是种透明淡黄的液体。

The living material of a plant or bacterial cell, including the protoplasm and plasma membrane after the cell wall has been removed.
原生质体植物细胞或细菌细胞的有生命的部分,包括原生质和去掉细胞壁后的质膜
plaster(pt.: plastered, pp.: plastered, prp.: plastering, pl.: plasters)
n. 石膏,灰泥,膏药

v. 涂以灰泥,敷以膏药,使...平
The doctor had to hold his broken arm with a plaster cast.
医生不得不用石膏绷带来固定他断了的胳膊。

The man looks like a cartoon character with a plaster on his temple.
那人太阳穴上贴了一块膏药,看上去像个卡通人物。
plaster cast
石膏
The doctor had to hold his broken arm with a plaster cast.
医生不得不用石膏绷带来固定他断了的胳膊。
plastered
a. 醉醺醺的
The cracks in the ceiling have to be plastered up before you can start painting.
在油漆天花板之前,先得用灰泥把裂缝填塞起来。

The two decorators worked slowly to make mine that paint was plastered on the furniture evenly.
两个装饰工人干得很慢,以确保家俱上的油漆被均匀地涂上。
plastic(pl.: plastics)
a. 塑料的

n. 塑料,(外科)整形的
Many items in daily use are made of plastic.
很多日常生活用品是用塑料制成的。

Plastic is sometimes used instead of leather.
塑胶有时可以替代皮革。
plasticity
n. 可塑性,适应性,柔软性
It is their plasticity at certain temperatures that gives plastics their main advantage over many other materials.
正是在一定温度下塑料所具有的塑性使它比其他许多材料更优越。
plastics
n. 整形外科, 外科修补术
He is a plastic surgery specialist.
他是个整形外科医生。

Plastics are often used today.
塑料是现今常用的材料。
plate(pt.: plated, pp.: plated, prp.: plating, pl.: plates)
n. 碟,盘,金属板,板块

v. 镀金,电镀
The doctor inserted a steel plate into his damaged leg.
医生在他受伤的腿中植入了一块钢板。

His plate was piled high with rice.
他的盘子里盛满了米饭。
plate glass
平板玻璃
暂无例句
plate tectonics
板块结构学
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plateau(pl.: plateaus)
n. 高原;平稳;稳定状态
Sales have now reached a plateau.
销售现已开始停滞不前。

After a period of rapid inflation, price have now reach a plateau.
经急剧通货膨胀之後物价现已趋於平稳。
platelet
n. 血小板
暂无例句
platen
压纸卷筒,压盘,滚筒
暂无例句
platform(pt.: platformed, pp.: platformed, prp.: platforming, pl.: platforms)
n. 平台,月台,讲台,坛
The party's platform is reducing taxes.
那个政党的政治纲领是减税。

Please buy me a platform ticket.
请给我买张站台票。
platinum
n. 白金
Platinum is used to make jewelry.
白金常常用来做珠宝饰物。

Originally Edison used platinum alloys for the filament, in the belief that carbon was impracticable.
爱迪生不相信碳可作灯丝用,所以一开始就用铂合金作灯丝。
platitude
n. 陈词滥调
A commonplace remark or notion; a platitude.
陈词滥调陈腐庸俗的话或想法;陈词滥调

It's no more than a platitude.
无非是老生常谈。
Plato
柏拉图[古希腊哲学家]
A legendary island in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar, said by Plato to have sunk beneath the sea during an earthquake.
亚特兰蒂斯大西洋中一传说岛屿,位于直布罗陀西部,柏拉图声称在一场地震中沉入海底

The modern Plato has an unbounded contempt for politicians and statesmen and party leaders who are not university men.
现代的“柏拉图”对那些不是大学毕业的政客、政治家和党派领导人轻蔑到无以复加的程度。
platonic
a. 柏拉图哲学的, 柏拉图主义的, 理想的, 不切实际的
I often go out with Cynthia but it's purely Platonic love between us.
我经常和辛西娅外出,但那纯粹是精神上的相爱。

Existing as an archetype or pattern, especially as a Platonic idea or perception.
观念的,理念的以原型或固定形式出现的,特指柏拉图哲学中的观点或概念
platoon
n. 排,一组,团
The sergeant bellowed orders at the platoon.
士官向全排士兵大声地发出命令.

Platoon, halt!
全排注意, 立定!
platter(pl.: platters)
n. 大浅盘
She put the grapes onto the platter.
她把葡萄放到一个大盘子上。

Always got what they wanted on a platter.
总是毫不费力地得到他们想要的东西
platypus(pl.: platypi)
n. 鸭嘴兽
暂无例句
plaudit(pl.: plaudits)
n. 赞美
She won plaudits for the way she presented her case.
她妙语陈情博得众口交赞.

A new play that opened to the plaudits of the critics.
受到评论家们喝彩的一出新戏剧
plausible
a. 似真实的,似合理的,说得蛮像回事的
The plausible talk of a crafty salesperson.
诡计多端的推销员的花言巧语

He trotted out a most plausible story, but most of us were inclined to doubt the truth of it.
他提出了一个听起来很有道理的说法,但我们大多数人对此都持怀疑态度。
play(pt.: played, pp.: played, prp.: playing, pl.: plays)
n. 游戏,游玩,剧本,比赛

v. 玩,进行比赛,演奏,播放
The boys were playing with balls.
男孩子们正在玩球。

They played a joke on me.
他们开我的玩笑。
playback
回放,重放
On dictation equipment, a device for accurate alignment of playback head, or combined head, to the track on the recording medium.
录音设备上的一种装置,它能精确地把重放磁头或组合磁头调准到记录介质的磁道上。

A relatively narrow magnetic tape used to record sound for subsequent playback.
录音磁带一种相对狭长的磁带,用于录下声音以便日后重放
playboy(pl.: playboys)
n. 花花公子
He has been given a label of "playboy" by his friends.
他的朋友给他起了一个“花花公子”的绰号。
player(pl.: players)
n. 比赛者,运动员
There are eleven players in the game.
这场比赛中有11名选手。

This tennis player ranked third in the world.
这位网球运动员排名世界第三。
playful
a. 爱打趣的,多趣的,嬉戏的
He gave me a playful slap on the hand.
他闹着玩地打了一下我的手。

She has a playful mood.
她有着快活的心情。
playground(pl.: playgrounds)
n.&a. 操场
The students are playing on the playground.
学生们正在操场上玩。

There are more than five hundred people on the playground.
运动场上有五百多人。
playhouse(pl.: playhouses)
n. 儿童游戏房
Mike Jackson, the new pop singer, was certainly a hit with the audience at the Playhouse Theatre last night.
迈克·杰克逊,一名新的流行歌星,昨晚在剧场当然地受到观众们的欢迎。

The children enjoyed making a playhouse out of cardboard.
那些孩子们喜欢用卡纸板搭玩具小屋玩。
playing card
n. 纸牌,扑克牌
A playing card bearing the figure of a queen, ranking above the jack and below the king.
王后画有王后人像的一张纸牌,比杰克大但比国王小

A playing card marked with nine pips.
标有九点的一张扑克牌
playmate(pl.: playmates)
n. 玩伴,游伴
He was my playmate in childhood.
他是我童年时的玩伴。

She has been the playmate of every boy on the football team.
她曾经是足球队上每个人的性伴侣。
playoff
n. (双方得分相等时的)最后决赛
The team manager fell in for the major share of the blame when his team lost the playoffs.
球队的经理在他的球队失去决赛权时,首当其冲受到许多谴责。
plaything(pl.: playthings)
n. 玩具,被玩弄的人
He treated the silly girl as a plaything.
他把那个愚蠢的女孩当作一个玩物。

I used to get them new plaything to keep them quiet.
我过去总是给他们买新玩具来使他们安静。
playtime
n. 游戏时间,娱乐时间,开幕时刻
The children are outside during playtime.
在娱乐时间学生都在室外活动。

The children have three playtimes during the day.
那些学生一天有三次游戏时间.
playwright(pl.: playwrights)
n. 剧作家
This playwright is very popular now.
这位剧作家现在很受欢迎。

The legal right granted to an author, a composer, a playwright, a publisher, or a distributor to exclusive publication, production, sale, or distribution of a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work.
版权授予文学、音乐、戏剧或艺术作品的作者、作曲者、剧作者、出版商或独家经营出版、生产或销售的批发商的合法权利
plaza(pl.: plazas)
n. 广场,市场
We've booked you in at the Plaza for two nights.
我们为你在普拉扎旅馆预订了两夜的房间.
plea(pl.: pleas)
n. 请求,恳求

v. 借口,恳求,请求
The accused entered a plea of "not guilty".
被告作了“无罪”的抗辩。

She made an impassioned plea for justice.
她激昂地抗辩,恳求获得公正。
plead(pt.: pleaded, pp.: pleaded, prp.: pleading)
v. 辩护,恳求,托称
The girl charged with murder was said to be mad and unfit to plead.
据说那个被指控谋杀的女孩是疯子,不能为自己申辩。

Pleading ignorance of the law won't help you if you are caught.
假若因犯法被抓住,藉口不知是犯法亦无济於事。
pleading
n. 恳求
Pleading ignorance of the law won't help you if you are caught.
假若因犯法被抓住,藉口不知是犯法亦无济於事。

He apologized for not coming to the party, pleading pressure of work.
他为不能到会而道歉, 推说是工作太忙.
pleasant
a. 令人愉快的,舒适的

vi. 满意,喜欢

vt. 使高兴
She seems a pleasant woman.
她似乎是一个友善的女人。

We are living in pleasant surroundings.
我们生活在舒适的环境中。
pleasantly
ad. 友好地,亲切地,客气地
The noise of the stream had a pleasantly somnolent effect.
小河潺潺的流水声有宜人的催眠效果.

The day went pleasantly enough until I received your call.
接到你的电话前,我过了愉快的一天
please(pt.: pleased, pp.: pleased, prp.: pleasing)
v. 取悦,请
Take as many as you please.
你要多少就拿多少。

Please come with me.
请跟我来。
pleased
a. 高兴的
They were all very pleased with the news.
他们听到那消息都很高兴。

I am only too pleased to do business with you.
我能和你做生意,太高兴了。
pleasing
a. 令人喜爱的,愉快的,舒适的

vbl. 取悦,期望,请
We have made pleasing progress in our talks.
我们的会谈已经取得了令人满意的进展。

This wine is most pleasing to the taste.
这种酒的味道美极了。
pleasurable
a. 令人愉快的,使人快乐的
The pleasurable sensation that accompanies the use of a drug; a rush.
幻觉使用麻醉毒品而产生的一种愉悦的感觉;激情
pleasure(pt.: pleasured, pp.: pleasured, prp.: pleasuring, pl.: pleasures)
n. 高兴,愉快
He listened with pleasure to the beautiful music.
他陶醉在美妙的音乐中。

She took no pleasure in her work.
她觉得自己的工作毫无乐趣。
pleat(pt.: pleated, pp.: pleated, prp.: pleating, pl.: pleats)
n. 褶,褶状物

v. 打褶
Press the pleats flat.
把褶子熨平.

Accordion pleats; accordion blinds.
褶状的裙边;褶状的遮阳物
plebeian(pl.: plebeians)
n. 平民,庶民,大众

a. 平民的,一般的,普通的
This book has plebeian tastes.
这本书有庸俗的味道。

He was born of plebeian origins.
他出身平民。
plebiscite(pl.: plebiscites)
n. 公民投票
A plebiscite was held to decide the fate of the country.
举行了公民投票以决定国家的命运.

The question of which state the minority group should belong to was decided by (a) plebiscite.
该少数民族应归属哪一州的问题已由公民投票表决.
pledge(pt.: pledged, pp.: pledged, prp.: pledging, pl.: pledges)
n. 保证,誓言,抵押,抵押品

v. 保证,誓言,举杯祝...健康
Take this ring as a pledge of our friendship.
请接受这个戒指作为我们友谊的信物。

She pledged her support to us.
她保证支持我们。
plenary
a. 充分的(全体出席的)
A diplomat with plenary powers.
具有极权的外交家
plenipotentiary(pl.: plenipotentiaries)
a. 有全权的
The minister was given plenipotentiary powers in the trade negotiations.
该部长获有全权进行贸易谈判.

A minister plenipotentiary assigned to a foreign embassy, ranking next below the ambassador.
特命全权公使派驻国外使馆的特命全权使节,仅低于大使
plenitude
n. 完全,大量
暂无例句
plentiful
a. 多的,丰富的
The camp has a plentiful supply of food.
营地有充足的食品供应。

Marked by abundance; plentiful.
表现为丰富的;大量的
plenty
a. 充足的,相当多的

n. 充足,大量

pron. 充分,够多
In years of plenty everyone has plenty to eat.
丰年时人人都吃得饱。

There's plenty of room for everyone inside.
里面有的是地方,大家都可以进来。
plesiosaur
n. 蛇,颈龙
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plethora
n. 过量,过剩
The report contained a plethora of detail.
报告中细节过多.
plethoric
a. 充血的,多血的
暂无例句
plexor
n. 叩诊锤
暂无例句
pliable
a. 易曲折的,柔软的,圆滑的
Pliable or impressionable.
顺从的或易受影响的

Capable of being bent or flexed; pliable.
柔软的可弯曲或扭曲的;柔韧的
pliant
a. 易受影响的,易弯的
暂无例句
pliers
n. 钳子
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plight
n. 境况,誓约,情形

v. 宣誓,保证,约定
The poor girl was in a terrible plight.
这个可怜的女孩处境极其恶劣。

She plighted herself to him.
她和他订婚了。
plinth
n. 柱脚,底座
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plod(pt.: plodded, pp.: plodded, prp.: plodding)
n. 沉重的步伐,辛勤工作

v. 沉重地走,辛勤工作,孜孜从事
We plodded on through the rain for several hours.
我们在雨中跋涉了几个小时。

Labourers plodded home through the muddy fields.
工人们穿过泥泞的田地走回家去。
plodding
a. 沉重缓慢的,单调乏味的
How's the book?' Oh, I'm plodding along. '
`那本书怎麽样?'`哦, 我正在磨蹭呢.'

We plodded on through the rain for several hours.
我们在雨中跋涉了几个小时。
plot(pt.: plotted, pp.: plotted, prp.: plotting, pl.: plots)
n. 图,阴谋,情节

v. 绘图,密谋,计划
I grow potatoes on my little plot of land.
我在那一小块地上种土豆。

They are plotting how to murder him.
他们在密谋如何杀害他。
plotter
n. 阴谋者,计划者
Plots recoil upon the plotters.
耍阴谋诡计的人终将自作自受。
plotting board
绘图板
暂无例句
plough(pt.: ploughed, pp.: ploughed, prp.: ploughing, pl.: ploughs)
n. 犁,耕地

v. 用犁耕田,耕犁
The ship ploughed across the ocean.
轮船在大海上破浪前进。

The ground was ploughed and planted with corn.
地翻耕后种上了玉米。
plover
千鸟
暂无例句
plow(pt.: plowed, pp.: plowed, prp.: plowing, pl.: plows)
n. 犁,耕地,耕作

v. 用犁耕田,耕犁,耕种
The ship plowed across the ocean.
轮船在大海上破浪前进。

The farmer is at the plow.
那个农民在种田。
plowshare(pl.: plowshares)
n. 犁头
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ploy
n. 活动(手法)
A maneuver, stratagem, or ploy, especially one used at an initial stage.
策略尤指人在开始阶段所采用的计谋、策略、手法

His ploy is to pretend to be ill.
他的手法就是装病。
pluck(pt.: plucked, pp.: plucked, prp.: plucking, pl.: plucks)
n. 勇气,猛拉,动物内脏

v. 摘,猛拉,拔
He plucked a rose for his lover.
他为情人摘了一朵玫瑰花。

She showed a lot of pluck in dealing with the intruders.
她对付那些闯入的歹徒表现得十分勇敢。
plucky
a. 勇敢的
暂无例句
plug(pt.: plugged, pp.: plugged, prp.: plugging, pl.: plugs)
n. 塞子,消防拴,电插头

v. 插入,塞住,接插头
The TV compere gave her new record a plug.
电视节目主持人极力推荐她的新唱片。

You can plug into the national computer network.
你可以接通全国计算机网络。
plug-compatible
即插兼容
暂无例句
plum(pl.: plums)
n. 李子,梅子
His new job is a fine plum.
他的新工作是件美差。

He ate the plum, and threw the core away.
他吃掉了李子,并扔掉了果核。
plumage
n. 鸟类羽毛,翅膀
Some plumage dropped from the bird.
从鸟身上掉下来几根羽毛。

Have you seen the brightly-coloured plumage of tropical birds?
你见过热带鸟类色彩斑斓的羽毛吗?
plumb(pt.: plumbed, pp.: plumbed, prp.: plumbing, pl.: plumbs)
n. 测水锤,垂直

a. 垂直的

v. 探测,了解
We begin to plumb the mysteries of the universe.
我们开始探索宇宙的奥秘。

He is just plumb crazy.
他真是疯了。
plumber(pl.: plumbers)
n. 水管工人
He is an apprentice plumber.
他是个见习水管工人。

The plumber stowed all his gear in a canvas bag.
管子工把他所有的工具都装进一只帆布袋里。
plumbing
n. 铅工业,铅管品制造

vbl. 使...成垂直
A low or narrow space, such as one beneath the upper or lower story of a building, that gives workers access to plumbing or wiring equipment.
爬行空隙一幢楼最高层或最底层下面可使工人进入维修管道或电线设备的矮而窄的空间

A human is an ingenious assembly of portable plumbing.
人类,是一堆可以随意拆卸的铅管零件的巧妙装配。
plume(pt.: plumed, pp.: plumed, prp.: pluming, pl.: plumes)
n. 羽毛

v. 整理羽毛,骚首弄姿

vt. 用羽毛装饰
He does not plume himself on these achievements.
他并不因这些成就而自夸。

Resembling a feather or plume.
似羽毛的类似羽毛或大羽的
plummet(pt.: plummeted, pp.: plummeted, prp.: plummeting)
n. 铅锤

vt 垂直落下
House prices have plummeted in this area.
此地房价大跌.

Share price plummet or plunge on the news of the devaluation.
一有贬值的消息,股票价格就暴跌了。
plump
a. 圆胖的,丰满的,直接的

v. 突然放下,支持,使劲坐下
The ducklings plumped into the water.
小鸭们突然跳进水中。

He switched on the light and plumped up the cushions.
他打开了灯,拍松了靠垫。
plumule
n. (植)胚芽,(鸟)绒羽
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plunder(pt.: plundered, pp.: plundered, prp.: plundering)
n. 抢夺,掠夺品,战利品

v. 掠夺,抢劫,抢夺
He escaped with his plunder.
他带着赃物逃跑了。

The enemy plundered the village.
敌人抢劫村庄。
plunge(pt.: plunged, pp.: plunged, prp.: plunging, pl.: plunges)
n. 钻进,跳进,跳水

v. 投入,跳进,使...陷入
The car stopped suddenly and he plunged forward.
汽车突然停下,他的身子朝前一冲。

She plunged her hands into her coat pockets.
她把两手插在上衣口袋里。
plunger
n. 活塞,马桶搋子
暂无例句
plural(pl.: plurals)
a. 复数的

n. 复数
The verb should be in the plural.
这个动词应用复数形式。

The plural form of "child" is "children".
child的复数形式是children。
plurality(pl.: pluralities)
n. 复数性(较大数,大多数,许多)
Mr Smith breezed in with an election plurality of200, 000.
史密斯先生以20万张的多数票轻易当选了。
plus(pl.: pluses)
a. 正的

conj. 并且

n. 加号,正号

prep. 加
Two plus five is seven.
二加五等于七。

The bill was USD10, plus USD1 for postage.
帐款是10美元,再加上一美元邮费。
plush
a. 豪华的

n. 长毛绒
Made of or covered with plush.
丝绒制的由长毛绒制成的或覆盖的
Pluto
n. 冥王星
Pluto has an elliptic orbit.
冥王星的轨道是椭圆形的。
plutocracy(pl.: plutocracies)
n. 富豪统治集团
暂无例句
plutonium
n. 钚(放射性元素)
暂无例句
ply
n. 厚度,板层,褶

v. 使用,辛勤工作,往返
I plied him with questions about his novel.
我就他的小说向他提问。

This ship plies between London and Australia.
这艘船定期往返于伦敦和澳大利亚之间。
Plymouth
n. 普利茅斯[英国港市]
One of the English Separatists who founded the colony of Plymouth in New England in1620.
清教徒前辈移民1620年,在新英格兰建立普利茅斯殖民地的英国主张脱离国教者

The Pilgrim Fathers settled Plymouth.
清教徒殖民于普里茅斯。
PM
n. 下午,午后
Is the match on at 2 pm or 3 pm?
比赛是下午2时还是3时开始?

She holds her surgery on Fridays at 6 pm.
她星期五下午6时接待选民.
pneumatic
a. 气动的(有空气的,气体学的)

n. 气胎
暂无例句
pneumonia
n. 肺炎
Take care of getting pneumonia.
小心得肺炎。

He was indebted to her for nursing him through pneumonia.
他感激她护理好了他的肺炎。
poach
vt. (侵入他人地界)偷猎(或捕鱼),水煮
A new political party usually poaches ideas from its rivals.
新政党往往把敌对政党的思想攫为己有。

A rival firm poached our best computer programmers.
我公司的竞争对手把我们最好的计算机程序编制员挖走了.
pocket(pt.: pocketed, pp.: pocketed, prp.: pocketing, pl.: pockets)
n. 口袋,钱,袋

v. 装...在口袋里,隐藏,私吞
He pocketed his wallet and car keys.
他把钱包和汽车钥匙放进了衣袋里。

She quickly pocketed the note without reading it.
她很快把通知放进口袋里,连看都没看。
pocket calculator
袖珍计算器
I find a surplus store and buy a pocket calculator.
我找到一家出售剩余物品的商店,买了一台袖珍计算机。
pocket money
n. 零用钱
My younger sister thinks she can argue Father into increasing her monthly pocket money.
我妹妹认为,她能极力说服父亲提高她每月的零用钱。

I don't care how much make-up costs these days. That's not the point; you're still not getting any more pocket money.
我不管目前化妆品的价格如何,这不重要,但你仍旧得不到更多的零用钱。
pocketbook(pl.: pocketbooks)
n. 财力,皮夹子,袖珍本
Prices to fit your pocketbook.
与你的财力相称的价格
pod
n. 豆荚

v. 剥掉(豆荚)
This kind of pea has a long pod.
这种豌豆长着长豆荚。

He is podding peas.
他正在剥豌豆。
podiatry
n. 足病科
暂无例句
podium(pl.: podia)
n. 矮墙,腰墙,突出的座席
The speaker has to ad- lib his speech when his papers suddenly blow off the podium.
当演讲稿突然掉下台时,演讲者不得不现编词。

Blacked out at the podium.
在指挥台上晕倒
poem(pl.: poems)
n. 诗
Their lives are a poem.
他们的生活就是一首诗。

The girl repeated the poem after I had read it twice.
我读了两遍这首诗,这个小女孩就会背诵了。
poet(pl.: poets)
n. 诗人
The poet has written many poems for her.
那位诗人为她写了许多诗。

The poet expressed his burning passion for the woman he loved.
诗人表达了他对所爱的女子火一般的激情。
poetaster
n. 蹩脚诗人
暂无例句
poetic
a. 诗的,诗意的,诗人的
The dancer moved with poetic grace.
这位舞蹈演员的舞姿如诗一般优美。

I appreciate his poetic utterances.
我欣赏他那富有诗意的话语。
poetical
a. 理想化了的
I like to recite his poetical works.
我喜欢背诵他的诗。

Poetical works; poetry.
诗歌作品;诗歌
poetry
n. 诗歌
His poetry was published last year.
他的诗集去年发表了。

Such poets as Keats and Shelley wrote Romantic poetry.
有些诗人,如济慈和雪莱,写的是浪漫主义的诗歌。
poignancy
n. 辛酸事,尖锐
暂无例句
poignant
a. 悲伤的,严厉的,尖锐的,剧烈的
暂无例句
poikilothermic
a. [动]变温的,冷血的,冷血动物的
暂无例句
point(pt.: pointed, pp.: pointed, prp.: pointing, pl.: points)
n. 点,要点,尖端

v. 指出,指,描准
I'm in a hurry, so come to the point.
我赶时间,直接了当说出来吧。

I don't see the point of her last remark.
我不明白她最后那句话的意思。
point of view
n. 观点(看法,见解)
If one has an open mind, it is easy to appreciate another's point of view.
如果一个人思想开放, 就不难接受他人的观点。

I have some sympathy with that point of view.
我比较赞成这种看法.
pointed
a. 尖的,锐利的,率直的

v. 指出,指,瞄准

vbl. 指出,指,瞄准
He pointed at the diagram to illustrate his point.
他指着图表来说明他的论点。

I pointed out the shortcomings of the scheme, but he countered that the plans were not yet finished.
我指出那方案的缺点, 但他申辩说各项计划尚未完成.
pointedly
ad. 尖锐地, 指向地
She stared pointedly at me.
她严厉地瞪著我.

After having pointedly warned Baghdad not to use poison gas or combat aircraft anywhere in Iraq, warnings that had encouraged the rebellion, Mr.Bush pulled up short when Iraq continued to fly combat helicopters against the insurgents.
经过特别警告巴格达不得在伊拉克任何地方使用毒气和作战飞机(这些警告鼓励了少数民族叛变)以后,当伊拉克继续用作战直升机对付叛军时,布什却半途而废未加制止。
pointer(pl.: pointers)
n. 指示的人,教鞭,暗示
The pointer flickered.
指示针来回摆动。

A graduated surface or face on which a measurement, such as speed, is indicated by a moving needle or pointer.
标度盘有刻度的表面或面,在上面由活动的指针或指示器表示度量衡,比如温度
pointing
指点,指示
One of the penalties of fame is that people point at you on the street.
当了名人的麻烦之一是在街上被人指指点点。

That's the man who did it,' she said, pointing at me.
`那事就是他干的,'她指著我说.
pointless
a. 不尖的,钝的,不得要领的
We had fallen so far behind that it seemed pointless continuing.
我们已经落在後面很远, 继续下去似乎没有什麽意义.

It's pointless trying to keep your friendship secret it's common knowledge already.
你们无谓将友情保密--其实已尽人皆知了.
points
Gained15 pounds; the market gained30 points.
增加了15镑;股市增长了30个点

The Dow Jones industrials, ahead10 points early in tandem with further improvement in bond prices, ended off13.59 at1, 944.63.
道·琼斯工业股早先随着公债价格提升而上涨10点,最后以1944。63收盘,下降13。59。
poise(pt.: poised, pp.: poised, prp.: poising)
n. 平衡,姿势,镇静

v. 使...平衡,保持平衡,保持...姿势
He poised the glass on the shelf.
他把玻璃杯稳稳地放在架子上。

We admired the graceful poise of the dancer.
我们很欣赏那位舞蹈演员的优美舞姿。
poised
a. 摆好姿势不动的,稳重的,坦然自若的
He poised the glass on the shelf.
他把玻璃杯稳稳地放在架子上。

The eagle poised in mid-air ready to swoop on its prey.
那鹰在半空中盘旋准备扑向猎物.
poison(pt.: poisoned, pp.: poisoned, prp.: poisoning, pl.: poisons)
n. 毒药,败坏道德之事,毒害

v. 毒害,摧毁,中毒
Someone tried to poison our dog.
有人想毒杀我们的狗。

Gases from cars are poisoning the air of our cities.
汽车放出的废气在污染我们城市的空气。
poisoning
n. 中毒
Food poisoning can cause death.
食物中毒可导致死亡.

The chemical companies are poisoning our rivers with effluent.
这些化学公司排出废水污染著我们的河流。
poisonous
a. 有毒的
She gave him a poisonous look.
她恶狠狠地瞪了他一眼。

Some plants have poisonous berries.
有些植物的浆果有毒。
poke
n. 刺,戳,袋

v. 拨开,刺,探索
He is poking the fire with a poker.
他正用通条捅火。

She poked her finger into the hole.
她把手指插入孔中。
poker
n. 扑克

vt. 烙制
Bridge, poker and whist are card-games.
桥牌、 扑克和惠斯特都是纸牌游戏.

The reserve pieces, cards, chips, or play money in some games, such as poker, from which the players may draw.
发剩的牌在某些游戏如扑克牌游戏中保留的张、卡、片或纸钱,游戏者可以从中抽牌
poky
a. (地方)狭小的,不舒适的
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Poland
n. 波兰
He was born in Poland.
他出生在波兰。

Wales were trounced 5-0 by Poland.
威尔士队让波兰队以5比0打得一败涂地.
polar
a. 两极的,南辕北辙的,极地的
The two systems of government are polar opposites.
这两种政体正好相反。

Are there any animals in the polar circles?
南极圈和北极圈内有动物存在吗?
polar bear
n. 北极熊
In spite of vigilance a polar bear escape from the zoo.
尽管警戒很严,北极熊还是逃出了动物园。

Although they can swim, the polar bears are terrestrial animals.
北极熊虽然会游泳,但也是陆栖动物。
Polaris
北极星
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polarity(pl.: polarities)
n. 有两极,磁性引力,极性

n. 两极分化,极端性
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polarization
n. 极化
An instrument used to measure the rotation of the plane of polarization of polarized light passing through an optical structure or sample.
偏振计;旋光计用来测量经过光学结构或样品的极化光的偏振平面旋转的一种仪器
polarize(pt.: polarized, pp.: polarized, prp.: polarizing)
vt. 极化(使...偏振化,使...两极分化)
Public opinion has polarized on this issue.
在这个问题上公众的意见已两极分化.
Polaroid
n. 人造偏光板,其商标名
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pole
n. 极(点)

v. 跳,支撑
Our opinions on this subject are at opposite poles.
我们对这一问题的看法截然相反。

The hut was made of poles covered with grass mats.
茅屋用木杆搭成,上面以草席覆盖。
pole vault
n. 撑杆跳

vt. 撑杆跳高
Our school won first place for the pole vault.
我们学校赢得了撑杆跳第一名。
polemic
n. 争论,论战
He launched into a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
他猛烈地抨击政府的政策.
polemical
a. 辩论法, 辩论术, 好辩的, 挑起争端的,引起论战的
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polemics
n. 争辩
He launched into a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
他猛烈地抨击政府的政策.

In place of the scholarly tome that many people expected of him, Mr White has produced a polemic, and not a very good one at that. As the woman said, we are not amused.
怀特先生出版了一本并非人们所期待的博学的大部头,而是一本有争议的不是太好的小作品。正如这位妇女所说,我们对这很冷淡。
polestar
n. 北极星,指导者,指导原理
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police(pt.: policed, pp.: policed, prp.: policing)
a. 警察的

n. 警察,警方

v. 管辖
The police have caught the murderer.
警察已经抓获杀人凶手。

Our neighbourhood police are very friendly.
我们邻近的警察非常友善。
police officer
n. 警官, 警员
The investigation was carried out under the direction of a senior police officer.
调查是在一位高级警官的指导下进行的。

I'll find the evidence I want, said the police officer, even if we have to tear the whole house apart.
警官司说:“即使我们不得不把整个房子翻个一塌糊涂,我也愿找到我要的证据”。
police station
n. 警察局
Terrorists bombed the police station in revenge for the arrests.
恐怖分子用炸弹袭击了警察局报复逮捕行动.

At the police station, he was formally charged with murder.
在警察局他被正式控告犯谋杀罪。
policeman(pl.: policemen)
n. 警察
The policeman ordered him to stop the car.
警察命令他停车。

The policeman was justified in shooting the criminal in self-defence.
那个警察出于自卫枪击罪犯是正当防卫。
policemen
n. 警察
The sheriff ordered the policemen to gather.
警察局长命令警察集合。

The Queen was flanked by a retinue of bodyguards and policemen.
女王左右有保镖和警察护卫着。
policewoman(pl.: policewomen)
n. 女警察
The thief made a misguided attempt to rob a policewoman.
那个贼不识好歹竟要抢劫一个女警察。

She was strongly committed to her job, a policewoman by eminence.
她非常忠于职守,一位典型的(卓越的)女警察。
policy(pl.: policies)
n. 政策,方针,保险单
Honesty is the best policy.
诚实是最明智的。

This latest incident may be the lever needed to change government policy.
最近的事件或许可以作为迫使政府改变政策所需的手段。
polio
n. [医]脊髓灰质炎,小儿麻痹症
She had polio as a child and spent the rest of her life in a wheelchair.
她小时候得了小儿麻痹症, 终生没离开过轮椅.

He failed many times but he finally broke through to find a successful polio vaccine.
他失败了许多次,但终于发现了有效的预防小儿麻痹症的疫苗。
poliomyelitis
n. 脊髓灰质炎
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polish(pt.: polished, pp.: polished, prp.: polishing, pl.: polishes)
n. 光泽,优雅,精良

v. 擦亮,磨光,推敲
I polished my buttons with a handkerchief.
我用手帕把钮扣擦亮。

With this polish you can give a good high gloss to the wood.
使用这种上光蜡可使木器表面极为光亮平滑。
polished
a. 擦亮的,精练的,优美的
The children loved sliding round the newly polished floor.
孩子们喜欢在刚擦亮的地板上溜圈子。

It's an honest book but it hasn't been polished.
这本书写得真诚坦率,但还未经润色。
politburo
n. (共产党的)政治局
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polite
a. 有礼貌的
This boy is polite to everyone.
这个男孩对所有人都很礼貌。

He moved aside for her with a polite bow.
他礼貌地鞠躬,退避一旁让她过去。
politely
ad. 有礼貌地
He stood up politely when the lady entered the room.
这位女士走进房间的时候,他有礼貌地站了起来。

They try to deal politely with angry customers.
他们尽量对发怒的顾客彬彬有礼.
politeness(pl.: politenesses)
n. 有礼,优雅
He was noted for his politeness.
大家都知道他很有礼貌。

Politeness is an attribute of a gentleman.
彬彬有礼是绅士的本色。
politic(pt.: politicked, pp.: politicked, prp.: politicking)
a. 精明的,圆滑的,慎重的
A politic man tries not to offend people.
精明的人尽量不得罪人。

A politic decision.
一个明智的决定
political
a. 政治的
These are political rather than social matters.
这是政治问题而不是社会问题。

One suspects he was dismissed for political reasons.
有人怀疑他是由於人事上的原因而被解职的。
political science
政治学
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politically
ad. 政治上(精明地)
Since there was soon to be a general election, the Prime Minister decided that a change of policy was politically expedient.
鉴於即将举行大选, 首相认为变通一下政策在政治上有利.

Raising taxes was politically unthinkable.
增加税收在政治上来讲是不能考虑的
politician(pl.: politicians)
n. 政治家,政客
You need to be a bit of a politician to succeed in this company.
要想在这家公司步步登高,就需要耍点手腕。

The politician made a naive decision.
这个政治家做了一个幼稚的决定。
politics
n. 政治
What are your politics?
你的政见是什么?

He is not interested in politics.
他不喜欢政治。
polity(pl.: polities)
n. 政府制度
A male leader of an Islamic polity.
哈里发伊斯兰教政治组织中的男性领导人

A member of a Protestant church not observing the doctrines, usage, or polity of a national or established church, especially the Church of England.
不信奉国教的人新教教会的一个成员,他不遵从国家的或已建立的教会的教义、习惯做法或政体,尤指英国教会
poll
n. 投票,民意测验,选举人民意

v. 轮询,获得...票,剪树枝
A large vote was polled.
投票踊跃。

The result of the poll won't be known until midnight.
投票结果要到半夜才能知道。
Pollard
帕洛德
The willows need to be pollarded.
这些柳树需截去树梢.
pollen(pt.: pollened, pp.: pollened, prp.: pollening)
n. 花粉

v. 授粉给
There is a high pollen count in the air.
空气中有很高的花粉计数。

Anther is a part of a flower that contains the pollen.
花药是花的雄蕊上带花粉的部分。
pollinate(pt.: pollinated, pp.: pollinated, prp.: pollinating)
v. 给...授粉

vt. 授以花粉
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pollination
n. 授粉
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polling
n. 投票
The result of the poll won't be known until midnight.
投票结果要到半夜才能知道。

Of those poll, seven out of ten say they preferred brown bread.
那些被调查者十人中有七人说他们比较爱吃黑面包。
pollster
n. 民意测验专家,整理民意测验结果的人
Even in closely contested elections, most of the pollsters have called the winners, often by margins close to vote tally. And the pollsters who missed were off by a hair.
即使在胜负极为接近的选举当中,多数民意测验人员都测出了胜利者。胜负差距往往与点票结果接近。测验失误的人也所差微乎其微。
pollutant
n. 污染物质
Discharge pipe take pollutant away from the coastal area into the sea.
排泄管道将污染性物质由沿海岸区排入大海。
pollute(pt.: polluted, pp.: polluted, prp.: polluting, pl.: pollution 不可数名词)
v. 弄脏,污染

vt. 污染
The river has been polluted by waste products from the factory.
这条河已经受到工厂排放的废料的污染。

Many things pollute water, such as tires, trash, and plastic bags.
很多东西使水污染,例如轮胎、垃圾和塑胶袋。
polluted
a. 被污染的
Polluted air hangs over the city.
城市上空被污染的空气所笼罩。

The tanker sank and the oil polluted the sea.
油轮沉没了,石油污染了海面。
pollution
n. 污染
Many young people could not resist the spiritual pollution.
很多年轻人不能抵制精神污染。

We are sad about the pollution of our beaches with oil.
我们很痛心石油对我们海滩的污染。
pollyanna(pl.: Pollyannas)
n. 盲目乐观的人
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polo
n. 马球,水球
He can play polo very well.
他打马球打得很好。

One of the periods of play, lasting 7 1/2 minutes, in a polo match.
一局在马球赛中比赛的一段时间,长七分三十秒
polonium
n. 钋
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poltroon
n. 胆怯者,懦夫
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polyandry
n. 一妻多夫制
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polyatomic
a. 多原子的(多碱的,多酸的)
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polyester
n. 聚酯
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polyethylene
n. 聚乙烯
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polygamist
n. 一夫多妻者
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polygamy
n. 一夫多妻制,多配偶制
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polyglot
a. 通数国语言,数国语言的

n. 通数国语文的人,用数国语文记载的书
Mr.Gorbachev and his reformist Kremlin allies are prepared to tolerate, even encourage, moderate nationalists who challenge central control and demand autonomy. But Moscow rightly feels that, in a polyglot country with102 different nationalities, ethnic violence is beyond the pale.
戈尔巴乔夫和他克里姆林宫改革派盟友们,准备容忍,甚至鼓励温和的民族主义分子向中央控制挑战并要求独立。可是莫斯科自有理由觉得:在一个操多种语言,由102个民族组成的国家里,族裔之间的暴力则属过分。
polygon
多边形
A polygon with ten angles and ten sides.
十边形有十个角和十条边的多边形

A polygon whose angles are equal.
等角多边形各角都相等的多边形
polygraph
n. 测谎器
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polymath
n. 知识广博者
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polymer
n. 聚合体
An apparatus for determining the order of constituents in a biological polymer.
顺序分析仪确定生物学的聚合体中成份顺序的仪器

A molecule that can combine with others to form a polymer.
单体可以与其他分子结合形成聚合物的分子
polymeric
a. 聚合(物)的
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polymerization
n. 聚合
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polymorphism
多形性
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Polynesia
n. 玻里尼西亚
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Polynesian
a. 波利尼西亚(中太平洋之一群岛)的
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polynomial
多项式
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polystyrene
n. 聚本乙烯
A small piece, as of polystyrene, used in quantity to protect items during packaging and shipment.
保护物品的小片大量用于包装及运输中保护物品的一种小片,如聚苯乙烯
polytechnic
a. 各种工艺的,综合技术的

n. 工艺学校
Polytechnics present golden opportunities to bright young men.
工艺学为大有作为的年轻人提供了绝好的机会。
pommel(pt.: pommeled, pp.: pommeled, prp.: pommeling)
v. 殴打
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pomp(pl.: pomps)
n. 壮丽,盛观,夸耀
The king was crowned with great pomp.
国王加冕,典礼极为壮观。

Give me health a day, and I will make the pomp of emperor ridiculous.
只要给我一天的健康,我会使皇帝的荣华变得荒谬可笑。
Pompeii
n. 庞贝(地名)
Behind the city of Pompeii stood the4000-feet Mount Vesuvius.
庞培城的后面矗立着4000英尺高的维苏维火山。
Pompey
n. 庞培[罗马将军]
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pomposity(pl.: pomposities)
n. 自大,傲慢
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pompous
a. 傲慢的,自大的,夸大的
We should be modest, not be pompous.
我们应该谦虚,不应该自大。

He is a pompous official.
他是个自命不凡的官员。
poncho(pl.: ponchos)
n. 斗篷,雨衣
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pond(pt.: ponded, pp.: ponded, prp.: ponding, pl.: ponds)
n. 池塘
The farm has a pond from which the cattle can drink.
农场有一个供牛饮水的池塘。

The deer lowered its head to drink from the pond.
鹿低下头去喝池塘里的水。
ponder(pt.: pondered, pp.: pondered, prp.: pondering)
v. 沉思,考虑
He pondered for some minutes before giving an answer.
他思考了几分钟才作答复。

They are pondering moving their offices outside London.
他们正在考虑把办事处搬出伦敦。
ponderable
a. 可秤的,有重量的,有价值的
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ponderous
a. 笨重的,笨拙的
I don't like his ponderous style of writing.
我不喜欢他冗长乏味的文风。

The elephant lowered its ponderous body into the water.
大象把它那笨重的身躯浸入水里。
pone
n. 玉米饼
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poniard(pt.: poniarded, pp.: poniarded, prp.: poniarding)
n. 匕首,短剑
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pontifical
a. 自以为是的,武断的
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pontificate(pt.: pontificated, pp.: pontificated, prp.: pontificating)
v. 自大武断地做,装模作样的说话
He sat there pontificating about the legal system although it was clear that he knew very little about it.
他坐在那儿发表他对法制的高论, 虽然他对此一窍不通.
pony(pt.: ponied, pp.: ponied, prp.: ponying, pl.: ponies)
a. 小型的

n. 小马
Rhett bought his daughter a pony to ride on.
瑞德给他的女儿买了一匹小马来骑。

Where do you stable your pony?
你那匹矮种马养在哪儿?
ponytail
n. (女子的)马尾发(型)
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pooch
n. 狗
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poodle
n. 狮子狗

v. 剪毛
I asked Tony why he was late to work and he told me some hard-luck story about having to take his mother's ageing pet poodle to the vet because it had swallowed a chicken bone.
我问托尼为什么上班迟到。他告诉我他碰到了倒霉事,他母亲那条宝贝的长卷毛狗因为咽下了一根鸡骨头,他只得送它去看兽医。

Got a poodle for her birthday.
收到一只长卷毛狗作为她的生日礼物
pooh
int. 轻视之声
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pool
n. 池,水塘,撞球
There is a swimming pool in the park.
公园里有一个游泳池。

The children ducked each other in the swimming pool.
孩子们在游泳池里互相把对方按入水中。
pools
n. 每周足球普尔
After the rainstorm, there were pools on the roads.
暴雨过後路上有许多水洼儿.

She mopped up the pools of water on the bathroom floor.
她擦 去浴室地面上一滩滩的水.
poor
a. 可怜的,贫穷的
He was too poor to buy a new coat.
他穷得无法买新衣。

Some people may regard radio as the poor relation of broadcasting.
有些人可能认为无线电广播在广播事业中稍逊一筹。
poorly
ad. 贫穷地,不充份地,贫乏地

a. 身体不舒服的,心情恶劣的
These streets are very poorly lit.
这些街道的照明很差.

No one will buy a book which (that) is poorly written.
没有人会买一本写得很烂的书。
pop
n. 取出,砰然声,流行乐曲

a. 流行的,热门的,通俗的

v. 取出,发出爆裂声,突然伸出
I have no interest in pop music.
我对流行音乐不感兴趣。

The rabbits popped out as soon as we opened the hutch.
我们一打开兔箱,兔子就突然跑出来了。
popcorn
n. 爆米花
I but a cup of coke and some popcorn.
我买一杯可口可乐和一爆米花。

A container or pan for making popcorn.
爆玉米花团之容器或长柄锅
pope(pl.: popes)
n. 罗马教皇
The new Pope will give a speech tomorrow.
新教皇明天将发表演讲。

Pope John Paul II makes a point of giving at least some of his speeches in the language of the country he's visiting. He has the gift of tongues.
罗马教皇约翰保罗二世在他访问别的国家时,坚持用该国的语言进行部分的演讲。他具有多种语言才能。
poplar
n. 白扬,白扬木
There are some poplars in the garden.
庭院里有几棵杨树。

I eulogize the tall and straight trunk of the white poplar.
我赞美白杨树那挺拔的株干。
popper
服药成瘾者;弄出砰然
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poppy(pl.: poppies)
n. 罂粟,深红色
Poppies are not allowed to be planted in most countries.
在大多数国家,罂粟被禁止种植。

Any of several similar or related plants, such as the California poppy.
罂粟几种相似于罂粟或与其有关的植物一种,如加利福尼亚花菱草
populace
n. 平民,大众
He had the support of large sections of the populace.
他获得大多数民众的支持。

The populace at large are opposed to sudden change.
人民群众普遍反对突然实行的变革。
popular
a. 大众的,流行的,有销路的
This is a very popular name for a girl.
这是一个非常普通的女孩名字。

Do you like popular music?
你喜欢流行音乐吗?
popularity
n. 普及,流行
His popularity among working people remains as strong as ever.
他在劳动人民中一如既往声望很高。

Her books have been in popularity recently.
她的书近来大受欢迎。
popularize(pt.: popularized, pp.: popularized, prp.: popularizing)
v. 普及,宣传
British-born American anthropologist whose books, such as The Natural Superiority of Women(1953), helped popularize anthropology.
蒙塔古,阿什利生于1905英裔美国人类学家,其著作如女性的自然优越性(1953年),促进了人类学的普及

The series of books gained applause. We decided to popularize the method.
这套书出版以来,在市场上反应良好,我们决定推广这种学习方法。
popularly
ad. 一般地,通俗地,平易地
The European Economic Community, popularly known as the Common Market
欧洲经济共同体,即众所周知的共同市场。

In Chinese, a computer is popularly known as an"electrical brain", for the working process of a computer is similar to a human brain very much.
在中文里,计算机有一个人所共知的雅号:“电脑”。这是因为计算机的工作过程与人的大脑思维过程极为相似。
populate(pt.: populated, pp.: populated, prp.: populating)
v. 构成人口,居住于
The islands were gradually populated by settlers from Europe.
岛上逐渐迁入很多欧洲移民.
populated
粒子数增加的
The wasteland of the north is scarcely populated.
北方的大荒原地广人稀。

The islands were gradually populated by settlers from Europe.
岛上逐渐迁入很多欧洲移民.
population(pl.: populations)
n. 人口
What is the population of this country?
这个国家的人口是多少?

There has been a steady decrease in population in this city.
这个城市的人口在持续下降。
populist
n. 平民主义者,平民论者
A populist aversion to business monopolies.
人民党主义对商业垄断的反对
populous
a. 人口多的,人口稠密的
We live in a populous area near the coast.
我们生活在沿海人口稠密的地区。
pop-up
弹出式
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porcelain
n. 瓷器,瓷

adj. 瓷制的, 精美的, 脆的
There is a porcelain figure on the table.
桌子上有一个瓷像。

The museum displays the specimen of ancient Chinese porcelain.
这个博物馆展出中国古瓷器标本。
porch(pl.: porches)
n. 门廊
I met that person at the porch of the church.
我是在教堂的门廊处遇到那个人的。

A pigeon perched on our porch railing.
一只鸽子栖息在我们门廊的栏杆上。
porcine
a. 猪的,似猪的
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porcupine(pl.: porcupines)
n. 豪猪,箭猪
The hunter seized a porcupine.
猎人捕获了一只豪猪。
pore
n. 毛孔,小孔

v. 熟读,熟视,细想
He had spent several hours in the library poring over those musty documents.
他一连好几个小时呆在图书馆里仔细翻阅那些发霉味的文献资料。

Sweat exudes through the pores.
汗从毛孔中渗出.
pork
n. 猪肉
We made some dishes with pork and vegetables.
我们用猪肉和蔬菜做了几盘菜。

The grease from pork can be used for frying.
猪肉炼出的油可用来煎炸食物.
Porky
n. 波奇猪
暂无例句
porn
n. <口>(=pornography)色情文学, 色情描写
暂无例句
pornographic
a. 春宫画的,黄色文学的
Do pornographic books pervert those who read them?
看色情书刊能诱人堕落吗?

Some people are sexually excited by pornographic magazines.
有的人看到色情杂志能激发起性欲。
pornography
n. 色情文学, 色情描写
In Britain pornography was once sold under the counter.
在英国, 色情书画曾一度在暗地里出售.

He thinks pornography is poison to young minds.
他认为色情会腐蚀年轻人的心灵。
porous
a. 可渗透的,多孔的
In hot weather cloths made of a porous material like cotton are best.
热天穿棉布之类有渗透性的材料制成的衣服最为适宜。

He added sand to the soil to make it more porous.
他往土里掺了些沙子以提高渗水性能。
porphyry(pl.: porphyries)
n. 斑岩
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porpoise(pl.: porpoises)
n. 海豚
As the turtle swims across the oceanarium, the first porpoise swoops down from above and butts his shell with his belly.
当海龟游过水族馆时,第一只海豚从上方猛扑下去,并用腹部撞击龟壳。
porridge
n. 粥,麦片粥
I had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
我早餐吃了一碗麦片粥。

Porridge is good for digestion.
粥有益于消化。
port
n. 港口,(计算机)端口

v. 移植, 传输
It cost us a lot of money to get the goods from the port to our factory.
把货物从港口运到我们工厂花了一大笔钱。

The ship embarked passengers and food at a Spanish port.
这艘船在西班牙的一个港口装载了乘客和食品。
portability(pl.: portabilities)
可移植性,可携带,轻便
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portable(pl.: portables)
a. 轻便的,手提式的

n. 手提打字机
Portable telephones are very popular nowadays.
现今,移动电话非常普及。

The new portable computers are going like hot cakes.
新的便携式计算机卖得很快.
portal(pl.: portals)
n. 入口,大门
I think they are standing at the portals of happiness now.
我认为他们现在是站在通向幸福的路口了。

The portal of the mansion looks magnificent.
这座大厦的正门看上去富丽堂皇。
portend(pt.: portended, pp.: portended, prp.: portending)
v. 成为...的前兆,预知,给与...的警告
His silence portends trouble.
他沉默不语不是好兆头。

It portends we are in danger.
这预示我们陷入危险。
portent
n. 前兆,预示,异常之物
A sign of a future happening; a portent.
前兆表明将来要发生的事情的现象;预兆

Signs full of portent.
充满凶兆的现象
portentous
a. 前兆的,不吉的,可惊的
I see a portentous thing to come.
我预感不祥的事情要来到了。
porter
n. 搬运工人, 守门人,门房
The porter will carry your luggage to your room.
搬运工会把你的行李搬到你的房间去的。

Did you remember to tip the porter?
你记得给搬运工小费了吗?
portfolio(pl.: portfolios)
n. 文件夹,证券投资组合
A mathematical measure of the sensitivity of rates of return on a portfolio or a given stock compared with rates of return on the market as a whole. A high degree of such sensitivity indicates moderate or high price volatility.
证券的β因素一种数学手段,对某有价证券或某种给定股票的回报率与整个市场回报率相比的敏感性进行测量。这种高程度敏感性表明其价位处于中度或高度易变状态

He went through drawer after drawer and eventually searched out a dusty portfolio.
他一个一个抽屉查找,后来终于找出了一份沾满灰尘的文件夹。
portico(pl.: porticos)
n. 柱廊的门廊
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portion(pt.: portioned, pp.: portioned, prp.: portioning, pl.: portions)
n. 部分,份,命运

v. 将...分配,分配
The driver must bear a portion of the blame for the accident.
司机应该对这场车祸负部分责任。

You may find the information you need in the first portion of the book.
你可以在这本书的第一部分找到你要的资料。
portly(pl.: portlies)
a. 肥胖的,庄严的
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portrait(pl.: portraits)
n. 肖像,画像
She had her portrait painted.
她让人给自己画了像。

He finished the portrait in a few minutes.
他几分钟就完成了一副肖像画.
portraiture
n. 肖像画家,肖像画,人物描写
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portray(pt.: portrayed, pp.: portrayed, prp.: portraying)
v. 描写,描写...的肖像,逼真地描写
The book portrays the life of an actor.
这本书描述了一个演员的一生。

The picture portrays a beautiful sunset.
这幅画描绘了落日美景。
portrayal
n. 描绘
暂无例句
Portugal
n. 葡萄牙
I went to Portugal three years ago.
三年前,我去过葡萄牙。

An ancient region and Roman province of the Iberian Peninsula. It corresponded roughly to modern-day Portugal.
卢西塔尼亚古代一个地区,是古罗马帝国在伊伯利亚半岛的一个省份,大致相当于今天的葡萄牙
Portuguese(pl.: Portuguese)
n. 葡萄牙人,葡萄牙语

a. 葡萄牙的,葡萄牙人的,葡萄牙语的
Could you teach me Portuguese?
你能教我葡萄牙语吗?

A person descended from or culturally related to the Spanish and Portuguese settlers of the Gulf States.
土生西班牙人,土生葡萄牙人海湾各州的西班牙和葡萄牙殖民者的后裔或与其有文化联系的人
pose
n. 姿势,姿态,装模作样

v. 摆姿势,装模作样,提出...讨论
All the subjects are well posed.
所有的东西都摆好了位置。

The artist posed his model carefully.
这个艺术家仔细地把他的模型放好。
poser
n. 不易处理之事
That's quite a poser!
那事真伤脑筋!
poseur
n. 装模作样的人
Some people admired him greatly while others considered him a poseur.
有的人对他佩服得五体投地, 而有的人则认为他装腔作势.
posh
a. 漂亮的,时髦的
Depending on who he is talking to, Harry can flip over from a cockney accent to a posh cultured one.
根据说话的对像,哈里可以从说伦敦方言突然转为说优雅而有教养的语言。
posit(pt.: posited, pp.: posited, prp.: positing)
v. 假定,认为
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position(pt.: positioned, pp.: positioned, prp.: positioning, pl.: positions)
n. 位置,职位,状态

v. 安置,决定...的位置
Before the debate, both sides made their positions clear.
辩论之前,双方都把自己的观点说清楚。

She carefully positioned the cup on the edge of the shelf.
她把杯子小心地放在架子边。
positive(pl.: positives)
a. 肯定的,积极的,绝对的

a. 正面的,正数的,阳性的
There is positive proof that he did it.
有确切的证据证明他做了此事。

This charge is a positive charge.
这个电荷是正电荷。
positively
ad. 必定(确定,确实地,断然,绝对,积极地)
Their daughter is quite plump but their son is positively elephantine.
他们的女儿很胖; 可是儿子呢, 简直像大象.

The weather in September was positively autumnal.
九月的天气确实像秋天了。
positiveness
n. 肯定,信心
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posse
n. (为追捕罪犯而组成的)民防团
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possess(pt.: possessed, pp.: possessed, prp.: possessing)
v. 持有,克制,为...著迷
I don't know what possessed him to drive so fast down that busy street.
我不知道他着了什么魔,在那条热闹的街上把车子开得这么快。

The police asked me if I possessed a gun.
警察问我是否有枪。
possessed
a. 疯狂的
In1909 Russia possessed over41000 miles of railway.
1909年俄国有41000多英里的铁路。

The police asked me if I possessed a gun.
警察问我是否有枪。
possession(pl.: possessions)
n. 财产,所有,拥有
According to facts in my possession he can not possibly be guilty.
根据我所掌握的事实,他是不可能有罪的。

The people had to gather up their few possessions and escaped abroad.
人们不得不收拾起仅有的一点财物逃到国外去。
possessions
n. 财产
If man put his country in danger by helping the enemy, his life and possessions were forfeit to the crown.
任何人如帮助敌人危害本国,他的生命财产便被国家没收。

The people had to gather up their few possessions and escaped abroad.
人们不得不收拾起仅有的一点财物逃到国外去。
possessive(pl.: possessives)
n. 所有格

a. 所有的
It is often used with a possessive adjective.
这一词常与所有格的形容词连用。

My son is very possessive about his mother.
我的儿子想独占他的母亲。
possibility(pl.: possibilities)
n. 可能性
I see great possibilities in the scheme.
我看这计划很可能成功。

We must accept the possibility that we might be wrong.
我们必须承认,我们有可能搞错了。
possible
a. 可能的
I'll do everything possible to help you.
我会尽一切可能帮助你。

The police are investigating his possible involvement in the crime.
警方正在调查他卷入那桩罪行的可能性。
possibly
ad. 可能地,也许
Could you possibly lend me 10 dollars?
你能借给我十美元吗?

She was possibly the greatest writer of her generation.
她也许是她那时代最伟大的作家。
possum(pl.: possums)
n. [口]负鼠

vi. 装病
He began to suspect that his mother sometimes looked through his pockets while he was asleep, so for several nights he played possum when he heard her coming up the stairs and waited to see what would happen.
他开始怀疑自己睡着时母亲有时翻他的口袋,于是有好几个晚上他一听到母亲上楼的脚步声就假装睡着了,等着瞧瞧会发生什么事。

The rabbit played possum under the bushes, hoping the hunter would not see him.
兔子呆在灌木丛中一动也不动,希望猎人看不见它。
post
n. 邮件,标竿,职位

v. 邮递,公布,布置
Has the morning post arrived?
早晨的邮件来了吗?

The names of the members of the team will be posted up today.
队员名单将于今天公布。
post card
n. 明信片
A post card and three eight- cent stamp, please.
请给我买一张明信片和三张8分邮票。
post office(pl.: post)
邮局
The terrorists planted a bomb in the post office.
恐怖分子在邮局安放了一枚炸弹。

I went to the post office to mail the letters.
我去邮局寄信。
postage
n. 邮费,邮资
What is the postage for an air letter?
寄一封航空信的邮费要多少?

How much is the postage for an airmail letter to Canada?
寄往加拿大的航空信要多少邮费?
postage stamp(pl.: stamps)
邮票
A mark or words printed over a postage stamp to note a change in use or a special occasion.
邮戳印于邮票以上说明该票文所表示用途变化,或标明为纪念一特殊时刻而发行的符号或文字

Sheets of postage stamps are perforated.
一张张的邮票都打过接缝孔。
postal(pl.: postals)
a. 邮政的

n. [美]明信片
He sent me some postal cards from Paris.
他从巴黎给我寄来几张明信片。

The next postal delivery is at 4 o'clock.
下一次邮递时间是四点钟。
postal order
邮政汇票
Can you cash this postal order for me now?
你现在能帮我兑现这张邮政汇票吗?

Can you cash this postal order for me?
你能替我兑现这张邮政汇票吗?
postal service
邮电业
The postal service here is very unreliable.
这里的邮政服务很不可靠。
postbox
n. 邮箱
暂无例句
postcard(pl.: postcards)
n. 明信片
The front of the postcard shows a picture of our hotel.
明信片正面是我们旅馆的图片。

She scrawled a few words on the postcard.
她在明信片上草草地写了几个字。
postdate(pt.: postdated, pp.: postdated, prp.: postdating)
vt. 把日期填迟
暂无例句
postdoctoral
a. 博士学位取得后的
暂无例句
posted
通报
The names of the members of the team will be posted up today.
队员名单将于今天公布。

We posted several lookouts.
我们部署了几个岗哨。
poster
n. 海报,招贴,脚夫

v. 贴海报于
He put up a poster advertising the circus.
他贴了一张宣传马戏团的海报。

The poster only stayed up a few hours, before it was stolen.
那张海报贴上去没几个小时就让人给偷走了。
posterior(pl.: posteriors)
a. (在时间,次序上)较后的
It is a posterior view of the skull.
这是颅骨背视图。

The condition of being posterior in location or time.
在后在位置上或时间上较靠后的状况
posterity
n. 后代
He left behind an immortal example to all posterity.
他给后世留下了不朽的典范。

He will be greater to posterity if he have be willing to be less great.
如果他不自命不凡,那么对子孙后代来说,他就会更加伟大。
postfix(pt.: postfixed, pp.: postfixed, prp.: postfixing)
后缀
暂无例句
postgraduate
n. 研究生

a. 大学毕业后的
暂无例句
posthumous
a. 死后出版的
Dead men hear no tales; posthumous fame is an Irish bull.
死人无耳,死后的名声等于风马牛。
posting
记入,记录
Your posting has just come through: you're going to Hong Kong.
你的调令刚到: 你要去香港了.

The letter is ready for posting.
信已写好,可以寄走了。
postman(pl.: postmen)
n. 邮递员
The postman was bitten by a fierce dog.
那个邮递员被一只恶狗咬了。

The dog nipped the postman on the leg.
那只狗咬了邮递员的腿。
postmark(pt.: postmarked, pp.: postmarked, prp.: postmarking, pl.: postmarks)
n. 邮戳

v. 盖邮戳
I see from the postmark that this postcard was mailed from New York.
从邮戳上可以看出,这张明信片是从纽约寄来的。

The parcel was postmarked Brighton.
这邮包盖着布赖顿的邮戳。
postmaster(pl.: postmasters)
n. 邮政局(所)长
暂无例句
postmortem
a. 死后的

n. 尸体检查,验尸,检视
暂无例句
postpone(pt.: postponed, pp.: postponed, prp.: postponing)
v. 延期

vt. 推迟,延期
Our visit to the museum is postponed.
参观博物馆被推迟了。

The party was postponed until 8 o'clock.
晚会推迟到8点举行。
postprandial
a. 餐后的
暂无例句
postscript(pl.: postscripts)
n. 附笔
He added a brief postscript to his speech, giving the latest figures.
他演讲完又补充说了一些最新数字。

As a postscript to his letter he added that he loved her.
他在信中加上附言, 写上了他爱她.
postulate(pt.: postulated, pp.: postulated, prp.: postulating)
n. 假定,基本条件

v. 要求,假定
He postulated that a cure for the disease will have been found by the year 2000.
他推断到2000年能研究出治愈该病的方法.

The school building programme postulates an increase in educational investment.
修建校舍的计画是在增加教育经费的前提下拟定的.
posture(pt.: postured, pp.: postured, prp.: posturing, pl.: postures)
n. 姿势,态度,情形

v. 作...姿势,作姿势
The government adopted an uncompromising posture on the issue of independence.
政府在独立的问题上采取了毫不妥协的态度。

She has very good posture.
她举止很优雅。
posy(pl.: posies)
n. 小花束
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pot(pt.: potted, pp.: potted, prp.: potting, pl.: pots)
n. 罐,壶

v. 把...装罐
Will you help me to wash up all these pots and pans?
帮我洗洗这些锅碗瓢盆好吗?

They decide to go potting at rabbits in the field tomorrow.
他们决定明天去田野里打野兔。
potable(pl.: potables)
a. 适于饮用的
暂无例句
potassium
n. 钾
Potassium is necessary to the existence of all living things.
钾是所有生物生存必须的。

No potassium did we find in this mineral.
在这种矿石中我们没有发现钾。
potation
n. 畅饮,饮料
暂无例句
potato(pl.: potatoes)
n. 马铃薯,土豆
Would you like more mashed potato?
在来点马铃薯泥好吗?

I like to cook dishes with potatoes.
我喜欢用马铃薯炒菜。
potbelly(pl.: potbellies)
n. 大肚皮,大腹
暂无例句
potency(pl.: potencies)
n. 权势(效力,潜能)
One wonders also why Nature, with some snakes concocted poison of such extreme potency.
人们也不知道大自然为何在一些蛇身上调制出这样高效的毒液来。
potent
a. 强有力的
I was convinced by his potent arguments.
他那有力的论据把我说服了。

Potent liquor; a potent toxin.
有效力的酒;有效力的毒素
potentate(pl.: potentates)
n. 有权的人,有势力的人,统治者
People rose up against the despotic rule of their potentate.
人们起来反抗君主的专制统治。
potential
a. 可能的,潜在的

n. 潜力,潜能

n. 电位,电势
Education develops potential abilities.
教育能开发人的潜能。

The most perceptive of the three, she was the first to realize the potential danger of their situation.
她在他们三人中最敏感, 首先意识到他们处境的潜在危险.
potentiality(pl.: potentialities)
n. 可能力,潜在力,可能性
It is a new invention with a big sales potentiality.
它是一个有畅销潜力的新发明。

The sum of characteristics and associated potentialities transmitted genetically to an individual organism.
遗传而得的特征传给个体生物体的基因特征和相关潜力的总和
potentially
ad. 潜在地
Something that separates potentially antagonistic entities, as an area between two rival powers that serves to lessen the danger of conflict.
缓冲物,缓冲地带可用来隔离潜在的对抗性因来的东西,如面敌对势力用来减轻冲突危险的地带
potentiate(pt.: potentiated, pp.: potentiated, prp.: potentiating)
n. 统治者,当权者

v. 赋与力量,加强
暂无例句
pother(pt.: pothered, pp.: pothered, prp.: pothering)
n. 烦恼,喧闹
暂无例句
pothole
n. vi.锅穴,探索洞穴
暂无例句
potion
n. 一服,一剂
The magician displayed his charms and potions.
魔术师展示了咒符和有魔力的饮品。
potpourri(pl.: potpourris)
n. 混合香料(混合物,杂录)
暂无例句
potter
n. 陶工,陶艺家
A potter is making pottery by hand.
陶器匠正用手做陶器.

We spent the weekend pottering around (in) the house.
我们周末做一些琐碎的家务事.
pottery(pl.: potteries)
n. 陶器
Modern pottery is usually ornamental.
现代陶器通常用作装饰品。

The archaeologists found gold coins and pottery in the lowest level of the site.
考古学家在发掘地最下层找到一些金币和陶器.
potting
n. 制陶(封装)
Burn clay pots in a kiln.
在窑里烧制陶器

They decide to go potting at rabbits in the field tomorrow.
他们决定明天去田野里打野兔。
pouch(pt.: pouched, pp.: pouched, prp.: pouching, pl.: pouches)
n. 小袋,小包,眼袋

v. 装...入袋中,成袋状
The kangaroos carry their babies in the pouch.
袋鼠把小袋鼠放在育儿袋里。

The drunk man lost his pouch in the bar.
那个喝醉了的人在酒吧里丢失了钱袋。
pouched
a. 袋形的,有袋的
Each tool should be pouched so that it can be readily reached.
每把刀具应摆好,以便能很快地拿到手。

The kangaroos carry their babies in the pouch.
袋鼠把小袋鼠放在育儿袋里。
poultice(pt.: poulticed, pp.: poulticed, prp.: poulticing)
n. 敷于伤处缓痛的膏药
暂无例句
poultry
n. 家禽
Poultry is rather cheap now.
现在的禽肉相当便宜。

The poultry are being fed.
家禽正在吃饲料。
pounce
n. 猛扑

v. 猛扑,突然袭击,欣然同意
We hid behind the bushes, ready to pounce on the intruder.
我们藏在灌木丛后,准备向来犯者发起突然袭击。

We saw the tiger pouncing on the goat.
我们看见老虎向那只山羊扑过去。
pound
n. 磅,英镑

v. (连续)猛击,捣碎

vt. 猛击,敲打,跳动
I lost several pounds last month.
我上个月瘦了好几磅。

He pounded the table angrily.
他生气地猛拍桌子。
pound sterling
n. (英国货币)镑
Whither the pound sterling?
英镑的前途可能会怎样?
pounding
n. 重击声
The horses came pounding along the track.
马都在沿著跑道奔驰.

A pounding or clanking noise made by an engine, often as a result of faulty fuel combustion.
爆震声发动机发出的震动或撞击的声音,通常是由于燃料燃烧不足引起
pour(pt.: poured, pp.: poured, prp.: pouring)
n. 流出,倾泻,骤雨

v. 倒,倾泻,蜂涌而来
Can I pour you another cup of tea?
再给你倒杯茶好吗?

The rain is really pouring down.
雨下得真大。
pout
n. 噘嘴

v. 噘嘴,绷脸
Tell that child to stop pouting.
叫那孩子别撅嘴撒娇。

She pouted to show off her new lipstick.
她撅嘴炫耀她的新口红。
poverty
n. 贫穷,贫困
The man lived in poverty after his unemployment.
这人失业后就生活在贫困之中。

The old man has been soured by poverty.
那老人因贫困而变得乖戾了。
powder(pt.: powdered, pp.: powdered, prp.: powdering, pl.: powders)
n. 粉,粉末

v. 洒粉于
I know the smell of powder.
我上过战场。

He took a powder every morning.
他每天服用药粉。
powdered
a. 弄成粉末状的(研成粉末的)
The paint is sold in powdered form.
该油漆以粉制品形式出售.

A light, porous, glassy lava, used in solid form as an abrasive and in powdered form as a polish and an abrasive.
轻石,浮石一种在固体状时用作研磨物且粉状时用作磨光物和研磨物的轻多孔火山岩
power(pt.: powered, pp.: powered, prp.: powering, pl.: powers)
n. 力量,势力,动力

v. 使...有力量,供以动力,激励
Sitting out here, you really can feel the power of the sun.
坐在这里,你可以感到太阳的力量。

The powers of the police need to be clearly defined.
必须对警方的权限作出明确的规定。
power plant
n. 动力厂(发电厂)
The soldiers blew up the enemy power plant.
士兵们炸毁了敌人的发电厂。

The excitement about the new power plant was merely town talk.
关于新发电厂的纷纷议论只不过是桩传闻。
power station
发电站
The power station is serviced (ie Fuel is delivered to it) by road transport.
这座发电站的燃料是通过公路运送的.

The new power station has already come into operation.
这个新的发电站已经开始运转。
powerful
a. 强有力的
This defeat was a powerful blow to the enemy.
这次失败是对敌人的有力的打击。

The elephant grinds its food with/between its powerful molars.
象用其强有力的臼齿嚼碎食物.
powerfully
ad. 非常地,强有力地
He's very powerfully built.
他的体格非常强壮。
powerless
a. 无力的,无权的,无效能的
They were powerless to resist.
他们无力反抗。

I am powerless to intervene in the matter.
我对调停此事无能为力。
pox
n. 发疹的疾病
Chicken pox is a common childhood sickness.
水痘是一种常见的儿童期疾病。
ppm
每分钟页数,百万分之...
暂无例句
practicable
a. 可实行的,可做的,可用的
That suggestion sounds practicable.
那条建议听起来可行。

The mountain route is practicable only in summer.
只有在夏季那条山路才可以通行。
practical
a. 实际的,实用的
Your invention is not practical.
你的发明不实用。

She is very practical.
她很现实。
practical joke
n. 恶作剧
He put a shovelful of snow in Kate's bed as a practical joke.
他把一铲雪放在凯特的床上,以此来开玩笑。

My little son is fond of playing practical jokes on me.
我的小儿子喜欢对我玩恶作剧。
practicality
n. 实际,实用,实用性,实际的事情
He questioned the practicality of the proposal.
他对该项建议的可行性表示怀疑。

Caught up in the romance of noble deeds and the pursuit of unreachable goals; idealistic without regard to practicality.
堂吉珂德式的沉湎于传奇故事中崇高业绩并追求无法实现的目标的;不考虑到实际的观念的
practically
a. 实际地,几乎

ad. 几乎,简直,实际上
He knew practically no English.
他实际上不懂英语。

She solved the problem very practically.
她很实事求是地解决了这个问题。
practice(pt.: practiced, pp.: practiced, prp.: practicing, pl.: practices)
n. 练习,实行,习惯

v. 练习,实习,开业
We've made our plans, and now we must put them into practice.
我们已订好计划,现在应付诸实施了。

It is the practice in Britain to drive on the left.
车辆靠左行驶是英国的制度。
Practice makes perfect
熟能生巧
Practice makes perfect.
st. 熟能生巧.
practiced
a. 熟练的, 老练的
He is practiced in the art of design. She is a practiced lecturer.
他精于设计艺术。她是个老练的演说者

The Hindu or Moslem system of sex segregation, practiced especially by keeping women in seclusion.
深闺制度尤指使妇女处于隔离状态的印度或穆斯林的性隔离系统
practise(pt.: practised, pp.: practised, prp.: practising)
vt. 实践(使...练习,养成...的习惯)
You mustn't practise drums while the baby is sleeping.
孩子睡觉时,不要练习打鼓。

I need to practise my Italian before my business trip.
我出差以前需要练习一下意大利语。
practitioner(pl.: practitioners)
n. 从业者
A skilled practitioner; an expert.
行家技术熟练的行业者;专家

A licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis.
心理分析医生有开业许可证的心理分析医生
pragmatic
a. 实际的,实用主义的
暂无例句
pragmatics
语用学,语用论
A pragmatic theory that ideas are instruments that function as guides of action, their validity being determined by the success of the action.
工具主义一种实用主义理论,认为思想是指导行为的工具,行为的成功证明其手段合理
pragmatism
n. 实用主义
暂无例句
pragmatist
n. 实用主义者,爱管闲事的人
The malleable mind of the pragmatist.
实用主义者那适应性很强的思想
prairie(pl.: prairies)
n. 大草原
Have you been to the prairies in North America?
你去过北美洲的大草原吗?

A view of the prairie faded in.
一个草原的景象渐显。
prairie dog
(北美产)草原犬鼠
暂无例句
praise(pt.: praised, pp.: praised, prp.: praising, pl.: praises)
n. 赞美,称赞,崇拜

v. 称赞,归荣誉于,赞美
Let us give praise to God.
让我们来赞扬上帝吧。

The teacher praised her for her courage.
老师赞扬了她的勇气。
praiseworthy
a. 值得赞许的
Deserving commendation; praiseworthy.
值得称赞的;值得赞美的

As for his moral character, he is also praiseworthy.
至于他的品德,也是值得称赞的。
pram
n. 婴儿车,送牛奶用的手推车
The baby had been snatched from its pram.
那婴儿被人从婴儿车中劫走了.
prance(pt.: pranced, pp.: pranced, prp.: prancing)
n. (马)后足立地腾跃, 昂首阔步

vi. 腾跃, 欢跃, 昂首阔步

vt. 使腾跃
The children were prancing about with delight.
孩子们高兴得蹦蹦跳跳。

That cheeky new secretary just pranced up to me and asked if I worked here!
那个冒失的新秘书兴冲冲地蹦跳到我跟前,问我是否在这里工作。
prank
n. 开玩笑,恶作剧,戏谑

v. 盛装,装饰,打扮
Those schoolboys like to play pranks on their teachers.
那些小学生们喜欢作弄他们的老师。

A playful or amusing act; a prank.
诙谐开玩笑或滑稽的动作;开玩笑
prate(pt.: prated, pp.: prated, prp.: prating)
v. 唠唠叨叨的讲,闲聊,大谈

n. 唠叨,多嘴,无聊话
Listen to him prating on about nothing.
听他瞎唠叨.

I don't want to invest all my money in this business; it would mean prating all my eggs in one basket.
我不想把所有的钱都投资在这项生意上,那是孤注一掷的做法。
prattle(pt.: prattled, pp.: prattled, prp.: prattling)
v. 小孩般说话,说半截话,闲聊

n. 半截话,无聊话
The baby is prattling away happily in her cot.
那幼儿在小床上呀呀自语,快活得很。

She prattles on about the village gossip.
她闲扯些村里的事。
prawn(pt.: prawned, pp.: prawned, prp.: prawning)
n. 对虾,明虾
暂无例句
pray(pt.: prayed, pp.: prayed, prp.: praying)
v. 祈祷,祈求,请求,恳求
They went to the mosque to pray.
他们去清真寺做祷告。

They prayed that their enemies might be defeated.
他们祈求上苍让敌人失败。
prayer
n. 祈祷,祷告,祷文

v. 祷告,祷文
Her prayer answered and her son came home safely.
她的祈祷应验了,儿子平安地回到了家。

The congregation in the church knelt in prayer.
教堂的会众跪下来祈祷。
praying mantis
螳螂
暂无例句
preach(pt.: preached, pp.: preached, prp.: preaching)
v. 传道,讲道,说教
The priest preached a sermon on the need of charity.
牧师在布道会上宣讲慈爱的必要。

Those people go around preaching revolution.
那些人到处宣扬革命。
preacher(pl.: preachers)
n. 传道者,讲道者,牧师
Do you believe in what the preacher said?
你相信这个传道者的话吗?

Preacher say, do as I say, not as I do.
说教者言:照我所说的去做,但不要做我所做的。
preaching
a. 说教的

n. 说教
I am weary of his preaching.
我听腻了他的说教。

Those people go around preaching revolution.
那些人到处宣扬革命。
preachy
a. 说教的
暂无例句
preamble
n. 前文,序文,前言
He launched into his statement without any preamble.
他开门见山地发表言论.

He spoke without preamble.
他没有开场白地讲起来。
prearrange(pt.: prearranged, pp.: prearranged, prp.: prearranging)
v. 预先安排,预先协定,预定
暂无例句
prebuilt
预建的
暂无例句
precarious
a. 不确定的,危险的
She makes a rather precarious living as a novelist.
作为小说家,她过着不太稳定的生活.

He was unable to get down from his precarious position on the rocks.
他无法从岩石危险的位置上下来。
precariously
ad. 危险地,不稳固地
He balanced precariously on the narrow window-ledge.
他在狭窄的窗台上很难保持平衡.
precaution(pl.: precautions)
n. 预防,留心,警戒
I took the precaution of locking everything in the safe.
我把一切东西都锁在保险箱里以防万一。

You should take an umbrella just as a precaution.
你该带把伞,有备无患。
precautionary
a. 预先警戒的,预防的,留心的
暂无例句
precede(pt.: preceded, pp.: preceded, prp.: preceding)
v. 在...之前,优于,较...优先
He came in, preceded by his wife.
他和他的妻子一前一后地走了进来。

He preceded his speech with a few words of welcome the special guests.
他在演讲之前先说了几句对特邀来宾表示欢迎的话。
precedence
n. 优先,居先
The needs of the community must take precedence over (ie must be met before) individual requirements.
公众的利益高於个人的利益.

The longest-serving officer always takes precedence.
任职时间最长的官员事事优先.
precedent(pl.: precdedents)
a. 在前的,在先的

n. 先例,前例
This intervention in another nation's affairs has set a precedent which we hope other countries will not follow.
对别国事物的这种干涉开了一个先例,我们希望其他国家不要模仿。

This decision creates a dangerous precedent.
这个决定开创了一个危险的先例。
precedents
引用单元格
This intervention in another nation's affairs has set a precedent which we hope other countries will not follow.
对别国事物的这种干涉开了一个先例,我们希望其他国家不要模仿。

Institutions of government are established by law or precedent.
行政制度是依据法律兴惯例制定的。
preceding
a. 在前的,在先的
This point has been dealt with in the preceding paragraph.
这一点在前面一段里已经交代过了.

An introductory performance, event, or action preceding a more important one; a preliminary or preface.
序幕先于较重要部分的介绍性表演,事件或行动;开端或序
precept(pl.: precepts)
n. 教训,告诫,训诫
Example is better than precept.
st. 以身作则胜于口头教诲.

Just follow these few basic precepts and you won't go far wrong in life.
只要按这几条格言行事,你一生就不会出大错。
preceptor
n. 教师
暂无例句
precinct(pl.: precincts)
n. 选区,管理区,管辖区域
Don't leave the school precincts during school hours.
在上课期间内不要离开学校。

No parking within the hospital precincts.
医院范围内禁止停放车辆.
preciosity(pl.: preciosities)
n. 过于讲究,矫揉造作
暂无例句
precious
a. 宝贵的,珍贵的
My time is precious; I can only give you a few minutes.
我的时间很宝贵,我只能见你几分钟。

That old book is my most precious possession.
那本旧书是我最珍贵的财产。
precious stone
n. 宝石
A flat facet cut across the top of a precious stone.
切平面在一颗宝石的顶部切出的平面

The dealer was slavering over some precious stones.
那商人对一些宝石垂涎欲滴.
precipice(pl.: precipices)
n. 断崖,绝壁,险境
In 1939 everyone felt Europe was on the edge of the precipice.
在1939年,当时人人都感到欧洲处于极度危险的境地。

Do not seat your love upon a precipice because it is high.
不要因为峭壁是高的,便让你的爱情坐在峭壁上。
precipitate
n. 沉淀物

v. 使...陷入,促成,使...沉淀
Fears about the solvency of the banks precipitated the great economic crash.
对银行偿付能力出现恐慌更加速了经济的崩溃。

They acted with precipitate haste.
他们鲁莽仓促地采取了行动。
precipitation(pl.: precipitations)
n. 坠落,沉淀,凝结;冰雹
There will be precipitation on northern hills tonight.
今夜北部山区有降雪。

The treatment of metal or the separation of metal from ores and ore concentrates by liquid processes, such as leaching, extraction, and precipitation.
水冶金术通过液体过程,象过滤,提炼,沉淀等方法处理金属,从矿石中或矿石浓缩物中分离出金属
precipitous
a. 险峻的(突然的,急躁的)
We have a precipitous climb to the peak.
我们向着陡峭山顶攀登。

A precipitous path led down the mountainside.
沿着山腰下来有一条陡峭的山路。
precise
a. 精确的,准确的
At the precise moment that I put my foot on the step, the bus started.
恰恰就在我登上公共汽车踏板的时候,车子开动了。

The state or quality of being precise; exactness.
精确精确的状态或性质;准确性
precisely
ad. 精确地
That answers precisely to our need.
那恰好符合我们的需要。

My own view precisely.
我正是这样看的。
precision
a. 精确的

n. 精确,精密度
The diagram had been copied with great precision.
该图表的复印件很精确。

Your report lacks precision.
你的报告不够准确。
preclude(pt.: precluded, pp.: precluded, prp.: precluding)
v. 预先排除
That will preclude him from escaping.
那将阻止他逃走,那将使他无法逃走。

My present finances preclude the possibility of buying a car.
按我目前的财务状况我是不可能买车的。
precocious
a. 早熟的
His son is a precocious child who could play the piano at the age of three.
他的儿子是一个三岁就能弹奏钢琴的早慧儿童。

That child is far too precocious.
孩子过于老成。
precognition
n. 预感,早知
暂无例句
preconceive
vt. 预先形成
暂无例句
preconceived
a. (思想、观点等)事先形成的
Tourists forget their preconceived ideas as soon as they visit our country.
游客访问了我国之後立刻消除了他们的先入之见.

The act or state of holding unreasonable preconceived judgments or convictions.
偏见提前持有非理智判断或信念的行为或状态
preconception
n. 预想(先入之见,偏见)
Common preconceptions about life in this district are increasingly being challenged.
原先普遍存在著对那一地区生活的成见越来越站不住脚了.
precondition(pt.: preconditioned, pp.: preconditioned, prp.: preconditioning)
v. 事先具备条件,事先训练

n. 先决条件
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precursor
n. 先驱者,前导,先进者
The precursor of the modern car was a horseless carriage with a petrol engine.
现代汽车的前身是不用马拉的,装有汽油发动机的车子。

British poet considered a precursor of romanticism. His best-known work, The Task(1785), praises rural life and leisure.
科伯,威廉1731-1800英国诗人,被认为是浪漫主义的先锋。他的最杰出的作品任务赞美了农村生活和休闲
predate(pt.: predated, pp.: predated, prp.: predating)
n. 在日期上早于
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predator
n. 食肉动物
Young birds are very vulnerable to predators.
幼小的鸟易受食肉动物伤害.

Cats are warm and affectionate creatures to us, but viewed through the eyes of birds and mice they are vicious predators.
对我们来说,猫是热情又充满深情的动物,但是在鸟儿和老鼠看来,猫是恶毒的食肉动物。
predatory
a. 掠夺的,进行掠夺的,捕食生物的
A predatory operation mounted against a competitor, especially an attempt to lure away the personnel or membership of a competing organization.
掠夺对竞争对手采取的掠夺式的行动,尤指目的在于吸引走竞争组织的人员或成员

A person of a rapacious, predatory, or profiteering nature.
贪婪的人具有贪婪、凶残或逐利性格的人
predecessor(pl.: predecessors)
n. 前辈,前任
Our new doctor is much younger than his predecessor.
我们新来的医生比他的前任年轻许多。

He undid most of the good work of his predecessor.
他把前任的大部分业绩毁掉了。
predestination
n. 命运,造化
Believing in or based on the doctrine of predestination.
信仰宿命论的,依据宿命论的相信宿命论教义的或以宿命论教义为基础的
predestine(pt.: predestined, pp.: predestined, prp.: predestining)
v. 注定
It seemed that his failure was predestined.
他的失败似乎是命中注定的.

She was obviously predestined to succeed.
她显然注定了能成功.
predetermine(pt.: predetermined, pp.: predetermined, prp.: predetermining)
v. 预先决定
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predicament(pl.: predicaments)
n. 状态,穷境,困局
Your refusal puts me in an awkward predicament.
你的拒绝让我感到十分为难。

A loan of money would help me out of my predicament.
只需一笔贷款就能帮我摆脱困境。
predicate
n. 述语

a. 述语的

v. 断定为,意味
In general, a grammatical clause contain a subject and a predicate.
一般说来,一个合乎文法的子句包含有主词与述语。

A word or words used after a verb to complete a predicate construction; for example, the phrase to eat ice cream in We like to eat ice cream.
补语跟在一个动词后的一个或几个单词共同组成的谓语结构;例如,在我们喜欢吃冰淇淋一句中的短语吃冰淇淋
predication
n. 声明
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predicative
n. 表语
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predict(pt.: predicted, pp.: predicted, prp.: predicting)
v. 预知,预言,预报
The economists predicted an increase in the rate of inflation.
经济学家预言通货膨胀率将会增长。

The fortune-teller predicted that I would marry a doctor.
算命先生预言我会同一位医生结婚。
predictable
a. 可预言的
I knew you'd say that you're so predictable!
我早就知道你会这样说--果不其然!
predictably
ad. 可预言地
Predictably, he left his umbrella in the train.
如所预料,他把雨伞遗留在火车上。

I asked the boss for a rise and his reply was predictably short and sweet!
我要求老板增加我的工资,他的回答如预料的一样简单明了!
prediction(pl.: predictions)
n. 预言,预报
Do you take seriously his prediction of a government defeat?
他预计政府要受挫折,你认为这话靠得住吗?

We all believed in her prediction.
我们都相信她的预言。
predictive
a. 预言的,预兆的
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predictor
n. 预言者
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predilection
n. 偏好
A strong predilection for anything French.
法国狂偏爱一切法国事物的强烈偏见
predisposition
n. 易患病的体质

倾向;素质
An antibody found in the blood of individuals having a genetic predisposition to allergies such as asthma and hay fever.
反应素个体血液中的一种抗体,可以对诸如气喘病和光粉热这些变态反应产生预先的基因处理
predominance
n. 卓越,优势,控制
The policy is designed to prevent the predominance of one group over another.
该政策旨在防止一些人压制另一些人.
predominant
a. 优越的,卓越的,有力的
Her predominant characteristic is honesty.
她最为突出的特点是诚实。

Which country is the predominant member of the alliance?
哪个国家在联盟中居于支配地位?
predominantly
ad. 优越地,卓越地,主要地
The glowing effect produced by using predominantly red or yellow hues.
(颜色的)温暖感主要用红或黄颜色而引起的温暖的感觉

Any of various fishes that are predominantly blue, such as the pollack.
蓝色鱼任一种主要为蓝色的鱼类,如青鳕
predominate(pt.: predominated, pp.: predominated, prp.: predominating)
v. 掌握,控制,成为主流
Red and white predominate in these flowers.
这些花中大部分是红色和白色的。

Life is made up of sob, sniffle, and smile, with sniffle predominate.
人生是以哭、泣、笑三者构成的,尤以泣为最。
preeminence
n. 杰出,卓越
No one doubted his preeminence in financial matters.
没有人怀疑他在金融事务中的卓越成就。
preeminent
a. 优秀的,超群的,卓越的
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preempt(pt.: preempted, pp.: preempted, prp.: preempting)
vt. 优先购买(先取)
The council found that their traffic plans had been preempted by a government decision.
市议会发现他们的交通规划已因政府先行作了决定而无法推行。
preemption
n. 先买
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preemptive
a. 优先购买的
I say this jump is preemptive.
我说这样跳是先发制人的。
preen(pt.: preened, pp.: preened, prp.: preening)
v. 整理羽毛,(人)打扮修饰
He's always preening himself on his success.
他总是对自己的成功沾沾自喜。

She preened herself upon her beauty.
她为自已的美貌感到自满。
prefabricate(pt.: prefabricated, pp.: prefabricated, prp.: prefabricating)
vt. 预先建造组合
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preface(pt.: prefaced, pp.: prefaced, prp.: prefacing, pl.: prefaces)
n. 序文,绪言,前言

v. 作序,写前言,以...开始
She prefaced her remarks with a few words of welcome to the guest.
她先讲了几句对客人表示欢迎的话作为开场白。

The preface of this diary recounted her life.
这本日记的前言叙述了她的生活。
prefatory
a. 前言的,序文的
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prefer
v. 较喜欢,宁可,提出
I much prefer cats to dogs.
猫和狗之中我更喜欢猫。

Which one do you prefer, an apple or an orange?
你想要哪个,苹果还是橘子?
preferable
a. 更好的,更合意的
Cold food would be preferable in this heat.
在这样的热天吃冷食更好。

He finds country life preferable to that of living in the city.
他感到在乡村生活比在城市更好。
preferably
ad. 宁可,宁愿,较好
She wanteda cake, preferably one with chocolate icing.
她想吃蛋糕, 最好是有巧克力糖衣的.

They want to buy a new house, near the sea preferably.
他们要购买一所新房子, 最好在海边.
preference(pl.: preferences)
n. 偏爱,优先,喜爱物
In considering people for jobs, we give preference to those with some experience.
对于求职者,我们优先考虑有一定经验的人。

We've granted that country special trade preferences.
我们给了那个国家特殊的贸易优惠。
preferential
a. 先取的,优先的,选择的
Nobody gets preferential treatment in this office!
本办事处无论对谁均一视同仁!

China's investment policy provide preferential treatment to foreign investor.
中国的投资政策为外国投资者提供了优惠待遇。
preferred
首选的
In politics Britain has preferred evolution to revolution.
在政治上,英国喜欢渐进而不喜欢革命。

She had had many proposals (of marriage) but preferred to remain single.
许多人向她求过婚, 但她愿过独身生活.
prefigure(pt.: prefigured, pp.: prefigured, prp.: prefiguring)
v. 预示,预表,预想
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prefix
n. 前缀

vt. 加...作为前缀,置于前面
Put before; prefixed.
前置的,前缀的

He prefixed a paragraph to the book.
他在书前面加上一段引言。
pregnancy(pl.: pregnancies)
n. 怀孕
You are advised not to smoke during pregnancy.
怀孕期间你最好不要吸烟。

This is her first pregnancy.
这是她第一次怀孕。
pregnant
a. 怀孕的

vt. 怀孕
His words were followed by a pregnant pause.
他说完话,接着是一段意味深长的停顿。

She got pregnant and was turned out of the house by her parents.
她怀孕了, 父母把她赶出了家门.
prehensile
a. (足等)适于抓握的
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prehistoric
a. 史前的
The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, as represented by the fossils of plants, animals, and other organisms.
古生物学对出现在史前或地质时代的生命的形成的研究,体现在植物、动物和其它有机体的化石上
prejudice(pt.: prejudiced, pp.: prejudiced, prp.: prejudicing, pl.: prejudices)
n. 偏见,成见,伤害

v. 使...存偏见,使...有成见,伤害
A new law has been brought in to discourage racial prejudice.
一项反对种族歧视的新法律已被提出。

They accused him of having a prejudice against his women employees.
他们指责他歧视女雇员。
prejudiced
a. 怀偏见的,偏头的
She regarded her critics as ignorant and prejudiced.
她认为那些批评她的人既无知又存有偏见。

Since I am his mother, my opinion of him is naturally a prejudiced one.
因为我是他的母亲,对他的看法自然是带有偏向的。
prejudicial
a. 存有偏见的,偏心的,有害的
A trial that becomes invalid because of basic prejudicial error in procedure.
无效审判由于审判过程中根本性的偏见性错误而变得无效的审判
preliminary(pl.: preliminaries)
n. 初步行动,准备,初步措施

a. 初步的,开始的,预备的
Our team got beaten in the preliminary rounds of the competition.
我们队在这次比赛的预赛中遭淘汰。

There are a lot of preliminaries to be gone through before you can visit a foreign country.
在出访外国之前要做好许多准备工作。
preliterate
a. 无文字记录的,文字以前的
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prelude(pt.: preluded, pp.: preluded, prp.: preluding, pl.: preludes)
n. 序幕,前奏
The lines form a prelude to his long narrative poem.
这几行诗是他那长篇叙事诗的序诗.

The bankruptcy of several small firms was the prelude to general economic collapse.
几家小商行倒闭了, 随之而来的是经济大萧条.
premarital
a. 婚前的
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premature
a. 早熟的,过早的,不按时的

n. 早产儿,早发
The baby was five weeks premature.
这个孩子是提早五周生下来的。

A fire in the gallery caused the premature closing of the exhibition.
在美术陈列室里发生的火灾迫使展览会提前结束。
prematurely
ad. 过早地, 早熟地
Worry and illness had made him prematurely old.
他心事重重、 疾病缠身, 落得个未老先衰.
premed
n. 医学预科生
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premedical
a. 医学预科的
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premeditate(pt.: premeditated, pp.: premeditated, prp.: premeditating)
vt. 预谋
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premeditated
a. 预先想过的,预谋的,有计划的
A premeditated crime.
有预谋的犯罪

The crime was premeditated.
犯罪是预谋好的。
premeditation
n. 术前用药
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premier(pl.: premiers)
n. 总理,首相

a. 第一的,首位的,最初的
His work on the cause of the diseases is of premier importance to the whole world.
他的病理研究工作对全世界至关重要。

The premiers of the two countries met in Geneva yesterday.
两国首相昨天在日内瓦会晤。
premiere
v. 初次公演,初演主角
We went to the premiere of their new presentation.
我们去观看了他们的新剧目的首场演出。

A galaxy of film stars attended the premiere.
一群影星参加了首次公演。
premise
n. 前提

v. 提论,预述
Keep off the premises.
请勿入内。

British justice works on the premise that an accused person is innocent until he's proved guilty.
英国司法运作的前提是被告在被证明有罪之前是清白的。
premises
n. 前提

v. 立前提
Alcohol may not be consumed on the premises.
(指公债和股票)超过正常或市面的价值;溢价。

Keep off the premises.
请勿入内。
premium(pl.: premiums)
n. 额外费用,奖金,保险费
The annual premium on my policy is 3000 yuan.
我的保险单每年的保险费是三千元。

The examiners put a premium on rational argument.
评委们对以理服人的论据给以高度评价。
premonition
n. 预告,预感,徵兆
The day before her accident, she had a premonition of danger.
在发生事故的前一天,她有一种会发生危险的预感。
premonitory
a. 前兆的,预告的
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prenatal
a. 产前的,出生前的
Prenatal medical care.
出生前的医学护理
prenuptial
结婚前的, 婚礼前的
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preoccupation(pl.: preoccupations)
n. 先取,先入成见,偏见
She found his preoccupation with money irritating.
她发觉他心里只有钱, 感到很生气.

His main preoccupation at that time was getting enough to eat.
他那时盘算的是如何填饱肚子.
preoccupied
a. 心事重重的,出神的
Deep in thought and heedless of present circumstances or activities; preoccupied.
心不在焉的,茫然的陷入沉思且未注意到周围的情况或活动的;出神的

Health worries preoccupied him for the whole holiday.
整个假期里他一直为健康状况而担忧.
preoccupy(pt.: preoccupied, pp.: preoccupied, prp.: preoccupying)
v. 先占领,先取,迷住
She seemed preoccupied all the time I was talking to her.
我跟她讲话时她始终显得心事重重.

He answered me in a rather preoccupied manner.
他心不在焉地回答我.
preordain(pt.: preordained, pp.: preordained, prp.: preordaining)
v. 预定,预先注定
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prep(pt.: prepped, pp.: prepped, prp.: prepping)
n. (口语,preparatory的缩写形式)预备
Prep a surface for painting.
准备一个平面来作画

Four years of prep school should polish those children.
四年的预科学习应该让这些孩子变得温文尔雅
preparation(pl.: preparations)
n. 准备
Preparations for the Queen's visit are almost complete.
女王访问的筹备工作已基本就绪。

He didn't do any preparation for this exam, so he failed.
他考试前没做任何准备,所以不及格。
preparatory(pl.: preparatories)
a. 预备的,准备的,初步的
They finished the preparatory training.
他们完成了预备训练。

What are your preparatory measures?
你的初步措施是什么?
prepare(pt.: prepared, pp.: prepared, prp.: preparing)
v. 准备,预备
He is preparing his speech for the meeting tomorrow.
他正准备明天集会的演说。

Early experiments with military rockets prepared the ground for space travel.
早年对军用火箭进行的实验为发展航天技术奠定了基础。
prepared
a. 有准备的(特别处理过的)

v. 准备
They prepared rice, flour and sundry other items of food for the poor.
他们为穷人准备了米,面及其它各种食物。

I have prepared everything for the trip.
我做好了旅行的所有准备。
prepay(pt.: prepaid, pp.: prepaid, prp.: prepaying)
v. 预付
The telegram was sent reply prepaid.
电报已发出并已预付复电费用。

I use a prepaid envelope.
我用了一个邮资已付的信封。
preponderance
n. 优势,多数
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preponderant
a. 以重胜的,优势的,压倒性的
Melancholy is the preponderant mood of the poem.
忧郁的感情是该诗的基调.
preponderate(pt.: preponderated, pp.: preponderated, prp.: preponderating)
v. 以重量胜过,占优势,胜过
Christians preponderate in the population of that part of the country.
基督教徒在该国那一地区的人口中居多.
preposition(pl.: prepositions)
n. 介词
Preposition is abbreviated as "prep" in this dictionary.
介词在词典中略作 “prep”。
prepossessing
a. 讨人欢喜的,有魅力的,给人好感的
Clean clothes and good manners are prepossessing.
清洁的衣服和良好的举止能给人以好感。

Perhaps the least prepossessing quality of Fox was that he cares too much about the ephemeral in politics: and Ford displays excessive zeal, to my mind, in teasing out these cares to the last twist and turn.
也许福克斯最不逗人喜欢的一点就是他把短促的政治生命看得过于重了。而在我看来,福特在诱使福克斯说出他的这些关心时显得过分热情,手法千奇百怪,使尽了手段。
preposterous
a. 荒谬的,可笑的
They are asking a preposterous price for the work.
他们为该作品漫天要价。

The result is preposterous.
结果很可笑。
preppy
n. 大学预科生
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preprint
n. 出版前的非正式样本

v. 预先印好
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preprocess
预处理
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preprocessor
预处理程序,预处理器
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prepubescent
a. 青春期前的
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prepunch
预先穿孔
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prerequisite
n. 先决条件
A sense of humour is prerequisite to understanding her work.
要理解她的作品就必须具有幽默感。

Good muscles are one of the prerequisites of physical fitness.
肌肉发达是身体健康的一个必备条件.
prerogative(pl.: prerogatives)
a. (有)特权的

n. 特权
It's the Prime Minister's prerogative to decide when to call an election.
决定大选的日期是首相的特权。

A monarch has the prerogative of mercy for criminals.
君主享有对罪犯的赦免权。
presage(pt.: presaged, pp.: presaged, prp.: presaging, pl.: presages)
n. 预感,预兆,预知

v. 成为...的前兆,预示,预言
The clouds presage a storm.
乌云预示着暴风雨的到来。

Suddenly he had a presage about the near danger.
他突然对即将到来的危险有了一种预感。
Presbyterian
a. [宗]长老会(制)的
There are some reports about the Presbyterian Church on the newspaper.
报纸上有许多关于基督教长老会的报道。

The church has become a social as well as a religious force in the community, but community life is not broken up into Presbyterian, Methodist, Lutheran, Roman Catholic, and Jewish groups.
在社会上,教会不仅是一种宗教力量,而且也是一种社会力量,但长老会、卫理公会、路德会、罗马天主教会和犹太教会等教派教徒在社会生活中并不各成体系。
preschool
a. 未满学龄的,就学前的

n. 育幼院,幼稚园
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preschooler
n. (美)学龄前儿童
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prescience
n. 预知,先见
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prescient
a. 有先见之明的
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prescribe(pt.: prescribed, pp.: prescribed, prp.: prescribing)
v. 规定,命令,开药方
Regulations prescribe that a lawyer draw up the paper.
条文规定必须由律师拟定此公文。

What medicine did the doctor prescribe for your illness?
医生开了什么药来治你的病?
prescribed
a. 规定的
Having no prescribed destination. Used of mail.
无姓名和地址的没有规定的目的地。用于邮政

The act of adjusting, arranging, or shifting characters to the left or right to fit a prescribed pattern.
为了适合规定的格式,将字符向左或向右进行调整、排列或移位的动作。
prescript
n. 命令,规定
暂无例句
prescription(pl.: prescriptions)
n. 药方
The doctor is writing a prescription.
医生正在开处方。

The prescription of drugs is a doctor's responsibility.
开药方是医生的职责。
presence
n. 出席,在场
She was so quiet that her presence was hardly noticed.
她那么安静,几乎没有人注意到她在这里。

Since she joined the team last season she has made her presence felt.
自从上个赛季加入这个队以来,她就使人感到她是个举足轻重的队员。
presence of mind
n. 镇定
The child showed great presence of mind by grabbing the falling baby.
那孩子毫不慌张一把抓住了摔下的婴儿.
present(pt.: presented)
n. 礼物,现在

a. 现在的,出席的,当面的

v. 赠送,提出,呈现
We learn from the past, experience the present and hope for success in the future.
我们从过去中学习,体验现在,展望未来的成功。

He presented her with a bunch of flowers.
他献给她一束花。
present perfect
n. [语]现在完成时
暂无例句
presentation(pl.: presentations)
n. 陈述,介绍,赠与

n. [美]讲课,报告
They are preparing for the presentation of a new musical.
他们正准备上演新的歌舞喜剧。

We went to the premiere of their new presentation.
我们去观看了他们的新剧目的首场演出。
present-day
a. 当前的,当代的
暂无例句
presenter
n. 赠送的,呈献者,提出者
暂无例句
presentiment
n. 预感,预觉
A feeling or an intuition of what is going to occur; a presentiment.
预感,预知对将要发生的事的感觉或直觉;预感

A presentiment of the future; a foreboding.
对未来的不祥预感;预兆
presently
ad. 不久,一会儿,现在,目前
The professor is presently writing a book.
这位教授目前正在写一本书。

The doctor will be here presently.
医生一会儿就到。
preservation
n. 保存
The aim of the policy is the preservation of peace.
这一政策旨在维护和平。

The paintings were in an excellent state of preservation.
这些画保存的非常好。
preservative(pl.: preservatives)
a. 保存的,有保存力的,防腐的

n. 预防法,预防药,防腐剂
For the first, the best preservative to keep the mind in health, is the faithful admonition of a friend.
说到第一种,最能保人心神之健康的预防药就是朋友的忠言规谏。

Salt is a common food preservative.
盐是一种常用的食物防腐剂。
preserve(pt.: preserved, pp.: preserved, prp.: preserving, pl.: preserves)
v. 保护,保持,维持,防腐,做蜜饯
I think these interesting old customs should be preserved.
我认为这些有趣的旧习俗应该保存下去。

It's the duty of the police to preserve the public order.
维护公共秩序是警察的职责。
preset(pt.: preset, pp.: preset, prp.: presetting)
v. 事先调整
The menu will expand to show four preset positions and preset1 will automatically be highlighted.
此菜单会展开显示四个预置位置,Preset1将自动变后。

Preset a microwave oven.
预先调节好微波炉
preside(pt.: presided, pp.: presided, prp.: presiding)
v. 任主席,统辖,当主人
Some people believe that the Fates preside over man's destiny.
有些人相信,命运之神支配人类的命运。

The hostess presided at table with tact and urbanity.
女主人招待客人进餐时风雅而又得体。
presidency(pl.: presidencies)
n. 总统职位,总裁职位,主席职位
He was elected to a second presidency.
他获选连任总统。

She hopes to win the presidency.
她希望争取到总统职位。
president(pl.: presidents)
n. (国家)总统,(公司)总裁,总经理,社长(日本)
President Lincoln was born poor.
林肯总统出身贫寒。

The president is strongly desirous that you should attend the meeting.
董事长极希望你能参加会议。
presidential
a. 总统的
Next year is a presidential year.
明年是总统选举年。

That politician won the presidential election campaign and became the President.
那位政治家赢得了总统选举,成为了总统。
press(pt.: pressed, pp.: pressed, prp.: pressing, pl.: presses)
n. 新闻界,压力

v. 按,压
Press this button to start the engine.
按这个按钮开动引擎。

The child pressed her nose against the window.
那小女孩把鼻子贴在窗户上。
press conference
n. 记者招待会
You will see him at the press conference.
你会在记者招待会上见到他的。

The spokesman was bombarded with questions on the press conference.
新闻发布会上那位发言人遭到了连珠炮般的发问。
pressing(pl.: pressings)
a. 紧迫的,紧急的,切实的

vbl. 压迫
Compelling immediate action or attention; pressing.
紧迫的强求立即的行动和关注的;急迫的

Pressing business kept him in Leeds, so he sent his deputy on to represent him in Edinburgh.
紧急的事务使他留在里兹,所以他派代理人代表他先赶到爱丁堡去。
pressure(pt.: pressured, pp.: pressured, prp.: pressuring, pl.: pressures)
n. 压力,压强,压迫
It took a bit of pressure to make the lid close.
要稍按一下才能把盖子盖紧。

It was done under the pressure of the necessity.
这件事是在迫切需要的情况下而做的。
pressurize(pt.: pressurized, pp.: pressurized, prp.: pressurizing)
vt. 增压(密封,使...压入)
He felt that he was being pressurized to resign.
他感到有压力逼他辞职.

She was pressurized into agreeing to a merger.
她被迫同意将公司合并.
prestidigitation
n. 变戏法,手法敏捷
暂无例句
prestige
n. 威望,声望
The War and Navy departments each accumulated growing prestige which fostered the spirit of the old school tie.
陆军部和海军部各自积累了不断增长的威望,这种威望培育了小集团主义精神。

Is, as Mr. Nixon said, our prestige at an all time high?
是否如尼克松先生所说,我们的声望正前所未有的高?
prestigious
a. 享有声望的,声望很高的
暂无例句
prestissimo
ad.&a. 最快的(地)
暂无例句
presto
ad.&a. 急速的(地)

n. (音乐)快拍,急速
I just turn the piece of wire in the lock and hey presto, the door open.
我把金属丝伸到锁孔里一拧,嘿,那门就开了。
Preston
普雷斯顿
Oh, is not that preston Jack? So sorry.
噢,不是普雷斯顿杰克吗?对不起。
presumable
a. 可推测的,可能有的,似真的
The presumable result is an election defeat.
推测结果是竞选可能会失败。
presumably
ad. 推测上,假定上,大概
He will presumably resign in view of the complete failure of his policy.
由於他所推行的政策彻底失败了, 他很可能辞职.

She is aware of the difficulties, presumably?
她对这些困难大概了解吧?
presume(pt.: presumed, pp.: presumed, prp.: presuming)
v. 假定,推测,占便宜
A signed invoice presumes receipt of the shipment.
经过签字的发票表示货物已经收到。

The law presumes innocence until guilt is proved.
在罪状未证实前,法律假定被告无罪。
presumption(pl.: presumptions)
n. 推测,可能性
The article has too many false presumptions.
这篇文章中凭空臆测的东西太多。

She was infuriated by his presumption in making the travel arrangements without first consulting her.
他事先没有和她商量便作好旅行安排,她对他自作主张很生气。
presumptuous
a. 放肆的,冒昧的,冒失的
I dislike that presumptuous young man.
我不喜欢那个自以为是的年轻人。

Having or showing excessive and arrogant self-confidence; presumptuous.
冒昧的,放肆的拥有或显示过分的或傲慢的自信的;自行其事的
presupposition
n. 预先假定,臆测
Bail was refused on the presupposition of his guilt.
已料到他罪名成立而不准保释.

You have made several unjustified presuppositions.
你作了一些毫无根据的假设.
pretence
n. 假装(自命,无事实根据的要求)
You can't keep up the pretence any longer.
你不能再假装下去了。

Don't listen to his pretences; he is lying.
别听他的种种藉口,他在撒谎。
pretend(pt.: pretended, pp.: pretended, prp.: pretending)
v. 假装,伪称
She pretends that she likes them so that she can get their help.
她假装很喜欢他们,借以获得他们的帮助。

The young actor pretended to be Hamlet.
那个年轻演员扮演哈姆雷特。
pretended
a. 假的,虚伪的
He is nothing but a hypocrite, pretending that he knows nothing about it.
他是一个虚伪的人,假装对那件事一无所知。

The young actor pretended to be Hamlet.
那个年轻演员扮演哈姆雷特。
pretender
n. 冒充者,假冒者
暂无例句
pretense(pl.: pretenses)
n. 藉口,虚假,伪装
It is merely a pretense.
这只是托词而已。

The act of inventing such a creation or pretense.
虚构,捏造虚构作品或捏造借口的行为
pretension(pl.: pretensions)
n. 借口, 要求, 主张, 自负, 骄傲, 权力, 资格, 预紧,预伸,预拉
He has no pretensions to being an expert on the subject.
他并不以这方面专家自居。

His social pretensions make him appear ridiculous.
他冒充上流社会人士而出尽洋相。
pretentious
a. 自负的,自命不凡的
One who is insincere or pretentious.
伪君子虚伪或自负的人

Striving to be modern in appearance or style but lacking taste or refinement; pretentious.
做作地追求现代的力求具有现代样式或外观但不雅观或缺少品味的;自命不凡的
pretentiousness
n. 自命不凡
暂无例句
preternatural
a. 异常的,超自然的
暂无例句
pretext(pl.: pretexts)
n. 借口
We'll have to find a pretext for not going to the party.
我们得找个借口不去参加聚会。

He came to see me on the pretext of asking my advice.
他以请我指教为借口来看我。
prettily
ad. 可爱地
She decorated the room very prettily.
她把房间装饰得漂亮极了。

She smiled prettily as she accepted the flowers.
她在接受鲜花时, 笑得真迷人.
pretty(pt.: prettied, pp.: prettied, prp.: prettying, pl.: pretties)
a. 漂亮的

ad. 相当地
The little girl is pretty.
这个小女孩很漂亮。

What a pretty little garden!
多么漂亮的小花园!
prevail(pt.: prevailed, pp.: prevailed, prp.: prevailing)
v. 获胜,流行,盛行
Misty weather prevails in this part of the country.
该国的这一地区天气多雾。

Sadness prevailed in our mind.
我们的心中充满悲痛,
prevailing
a. 盛行很广的,一般的,最普通的

vbl. 获胜,盛行,流行
Product buy- back is a prevailing payment term at present.
产品回购是目前流行的一种付款方式。

Being in or conforming to the prevailing or current fashion; stylish.
流行的符合流行的或现时的式样的;时髦的
prevalence
n. 传播,流行,普及
They are so surprised by the prevalence of anti-government sentiments.
他们对普遍存在的反政府情绪感到很吃惊。

I'm shocked at the prevalence of bribery among these officials.
我对这些官员的普遍受贿感到震惊。
prevalent
a. 流行的,普遍的
Eye diseases are prevalent in some tropical countries.
在一些热带国家,眼疾很流行。

The prevalent opinion is in favour of reform.
一般舆论都支持改革.
prevalently
ad. 流行地,普遍地
暂无例句
prevaricate(pt.: prevaricated, pp.: prevaricated, prp.: prevaricating)
v. 支吾其辞,搪塞,推诿
Tell us exactly what happened and don't prevaricate.
有什麽就原原本本地告诉我们吧, 别躲躲闪闪的.

Instead of admit his guilt, he prevaricate.
他不但不承认,反而支吾其词。
prevent
v. 预防,防止
What can we do to prevent the disease spreading?
我们能做什么来防止这种疾病蔓延呢?

These regulations are intended to prevent accidents.
这些规章制度旨在防止事故发生。
prevention
n. 阻止,妨碍,预防
Prevention is better than cure.
预防胜于治疗(治病不如防病)。

They have begun to do the prevention of crime.
他们已经开始防止犯罪行为。
preventive(pl.: preventives)
a. 预防的

n. 预防法
Please take some preventive medicine now.
请吃些预防药吧。

We had to take preventive measures.
我们不得不采取预防措施。
preview(pt.: previewed, pp.: previewed, prp.: previewing, pl.: previews)
n. 事先查看,查阅

v. 事先查看,查阅
I showed the sales director a preview of the proposal to whet his appetite for the main advertising campaign.
我给销售经理预先看所提的建议,以增加他对广告宣传运动的兴趣。

After a sneak preview of the film they decided to shelve it.
该影片在试映后,他们决定把它搁置起来。
previous
a. 在...之前,先,前,以前的
Previous to the conference we had discussed the matter among ourselves.
在会议之前,我们讨论了这个问题。

Have you had previous career experience?
你过去有过工作经验吗?
previous to
在...之前
Previous to the conference we had discussed the matter among ourselves.
在会议之前,我们讨论了这个问题。
previously
ad. 以前(预先)
Who previously held the record?
这个纪录原先由谁保持?

The star of the film is a previously unknown actor.
这部电影里的明星以前是个默默无闻的演员.
prevision
n. 先见,预感
暂无例句
prey(pt.: preyed, pp.: preyed, prp.: preying)
n. 被掠食者,牺牲者

v. 捕食,掠夺,使...苦恼
Cares preyed upon her health.
忧虑损害了她的健康。

The lion seized its prey and ate it.
狮子抓住猎物,把它吃了。
price(pt.: priced, pp.: priced, prp.: pricing, pl.: prices)
n. 价格,代价,价值

v. 定...的价格,标价
The dresses in the shop are priced high.
这家商店的衣服定价很高。

What is the price of the suit?
这套西装多少钱?
priceless
a. 无价的
In its spacious halls are displayed over8000 priceless relics.
在它宽敞的大厅里,展出了8000多件珍贵文物。

A maniac had gouged several holes in the priceless painting.
有个狂徒在那幅价值连城的画上乱凿了几个洞.
pricey
a. 昂贵的,过分昂贵的
This restaurant is a bit pricey for me.
这家饭馆的价钱对我来说贵了些.

Houses are pricey in this area of the city.
城里这个地区的住房价格很高。
pricing
n. 定价
The separate pricing of goods and services.
分别处理商品和服务的价格

The new law allows firms a lot less latitude than before in fixing the price of their goods.
新法律在允许各商行给产品定价的自由上比以前少得多了。
prick(pt.: pricked, pp.: pricked, prp.: pricking, pl.: pricks)
v. 刺,穿,受责备

n. 扎,逗点,锥
She pricked herself on a needle.
她被针扎了一下。

He felt a sharp prick when he stepped on a upturned nail.
他一脚踩在一枚尖头朝上的钉子上,感到一阵剧痛。
prickle
n. (动物或植物上的)刺,棘

v. 刺痛
The woollen cloth prickles (my skin).
穿毛料衣服(使我的皮肤)有被扎的感觉.

My scalp began to prickle as I realized the horrible truth.
我了解到了那令人恐惧的事实, 顿时感到不寒而栗.
prickly
a. 多刺的,易生气的
Bearing or covered with spines or bristles; prickly.
棘皮的具有或覆盖有针或刺的;多刺的

The child's rubber ball punctured when it fell on a prickly bush.
那小孩的皮球落在带刺的树丛上时被戳破了。
pride(pt.: prided, pp.: prided, prp.: priding)
n. 自傲,自豪,自尊

v. 以...自豪
Pride was his downfall.
骄傲是他垮台的原因。

I think you hurt his pride by laughing at the way he speaks English.
我觉得你嘲笑他说英语的方式刺伤了他的自尊心。
priest(pt.: priested, pp.: priested, prp.: priesting, pl.: priests)
n. 教士,神父
The priest persuaded him to give up his bad habit.
牧师劝他放弃坏习惯。

The priest is a regular caller.
这位神父经常来访。
priestess
n. 尼,尼姑,女祭司
暂无例句
prig
n. 自以为比别人更有道德的人
Charles thinks he's better than the rest of us, the self-righteous prig!
查尔斯认为他比我们大家都强,真是个自以为是的家伙!
prim(pt.: primmed, pp.: primmed, prp.: primming)
a. 规规矩矩的,呆板的,拘谨的

v. 弄整齐,地把嘴闭紧
You can't tell that joke to her she's much too prim and proper.
可别给她讲那样的笑话--她这人过於古板和认真.

Prim and sedate.
严肃沉闷的
primal
a. 最初的,原始的
暂无例句
primarily
ad. 首先,主要地
This building was primarily intended to be a dinning hall.
这座建筑原来是打算用作餐厅的。

Most linguists would say they were concerned primarily with the structure of languages.
大多数语言学家都会说,他们主要研究各种语言的结构。
primary(pl.: primaries)
n. 最主要者

a. 主要的,初期的,根本的
Love and hatred are primary emotions.
爱和恨是基本的情感。

The disease is still in its primary stage.
这疾病仍然在初发阶段。
primary care
最初治疗,初级治疗
暂无例句
primary school
小学
The little boy left primary school at eleven.
这个小男孩十一岁时小学毕业。

Sure. We are friends since primary school.
当然,我们从小学就是朋友了。
primate
n. 灵长目动物
The office, rank, or province of primate.
首席主教(或都主教,大主教)的职责,阶层或教区

The human being is a primate.
人类是灵长类动物
primavera
n. 白桃花心木(中美洲出产的一种树木或其木材)
暂无例句
prime(pt.: primed, pp.: primed, prp.: priming, pl.: primes)
a. 首要的,最好的

n. 青春,壮年,全盛时期
He makes it his prime care.
他极为重视这件事。

What was said was of prime importance.
说过的那件事是很重要的。
prime minister(pl.: prime)
n. 总理, 首相
Mr. Heath is the former Prime Minister of Britain.
希思先生是英国前任首相。

The Prime Minister was dethroned by the President.
总理被总统废黜了。
primer(pl.: primers)
n. 启蒙书,识字课本
A coat of primer should be made over the bare surface before the main painting.
在喷涂主漆前,应在物品的表面刷一层底漆。

Children learn knowledge from primers.
孩子们从启蒙书上学习知识。
primeval
a. 原始的,早期的,远古的
The primeval chaos out of which it was believed that the earth and sky were formed.
混沌,洪荒原始的混沌状态,据信地球和天空由此形成

Being first in time; original; primeval.
最初的,原始的;远古的
primitive(pl.: primitives)
a. 原始的

n. 原始人
Primitive man made himself primitive tools from sharp stones and animal bones.
原始人用尖石块和兽骨为自己制作原始的工具。

Small seashells were often used as a primitive kind of money.
小贝壳常被用作简单的货币。
primogeniture
n. 长子之身分
He inherited his father by right of his primogeniture.
他凭着长子继承权,继承了他父亲的财产。
primordial
a. 原始的,自原始时代的,最初的
Play a primordial role.
担任主要角色

Life's primordial reality is spirit.
生命的根本真实性是精神。
primp(pt.: primped, pp.: primped, prp.: primping)
v. (妇女)刻意打扮
暂无例句
primrose
n. 樱草类,樱草花,樱草色

a. 樱草的,樱草色的,华美的
They walked along the primrose bank chatting.
他们沿着报春花盛开的河岸边走边聊。

Oil of evening primrose is used as a herbal medicine.
月见草油可用作草药.
prince(pl.: princes)
n. 王子,亲王
Prince Charles will be the next king of England.
查尔斯王子将是英国的下一位国王。

The prince lived in a large and beautiful castle.
王子住在一个美丽的大城堡里。
princely
a. 王子的,像君主的,壮丽的
They paid me the princely sum of USD5000.
他们慷慨地给我5000美元。

That's a princely state.
那是一个国王统治的国家。
princess(pl.: princesses)
n. 公主,王妃
Princess Anne is the daughter of Queen Elizabeth.
安妮公主是伊丽莎白女王的女儿。

She performs the duties of a princess with great aplomb.
她泰然自若地履行王妃的职责.
Princeton
n. 普林斯顿
Professor Green, lately of Princeton, is now head of the department at California.
格林教授不久前在普林斯顿任教,现在是加州大学的系主任。
principal(pl.: principals)
a. 主要的

n. 负责人,校长,资本
Our principal problem is lack of time.
我们的主要问题就是缺少时间。

The agent spoke on behalf of his principal.
代理人代表他的委托人说话。
principality(pl.: principalities)
n. 封邑,公国
I've been to the Principality of Monaco.
我曾去过摩纳哥公国。

A woman who is ruler of a principality.
女王,女诸侯统治公国(或封邑)的妇女
principally
ad. 主要地
The dialect is spoken principally in the rural areas.
这种方言主要在农村地区使用。

The money is invested principally in government stock.
这笔钱主要投资于政府公债上。
principle
n. 原则,原理,主义,信念
We adhere to the principle that everyone should be treated fairly.
我们必须坚持人人都应该被平等对待这一原则。

The system works on the principle that heat rises.
该项装置是按照热力上升的原理运转的。
print(pt.: printed, pp.: printed, prp.: printing, pl.: prints)
n. 版,印刷物,印迹

v. 印刷,出版,打印
This printer can print 40 pages in a minute.
这台打印机一分钟能打印40页。

I can't read small print without my glasses.
我不戴眼镜看不清小字体。
print head
打印头
A pin in the print head of a computer printer.
撞针计算机打印机的印刷头上的撞针
printable
可印刷的
His comment when he heard the news was not printable! ie was too rude to be printed.
他在得知这消息时所发的议论不宜见诸报端(语言粗俗难登大雅之堂).

The article is too badly written to be printable.
这篇文章写得很糟糕, 不宜发表.
printed matter
印刷品
Printed matter of passing interest.
只具有极短吸引力的印刷品

Spaces or a space, as in printed matter.
字距空隙或空白,如印刷品中
printer(pl.: printers)
n. 打印机
This error is made by printer.
这个错误是由印刷工造成的。

Do you have enough money to buy a new printer?
你有足够的钱买一台新的打印机吗?
printing(pl.: printings)
n. 印刷,印刷术

vbl. 印刷
The old printing press will have to be pensioned off.
那个旧印刷机得报销了.

The firm specializes in printing advertisements.
这家公司专印广告.
printing ink
n. 印刷油墨
The printing ink has been used up.
印刷油墨用光了。
printout
打印输出
Get me a printout of the statistics.
给我一份打印出的统计资料.

A printout of a program or data set.
清单打印出的程序或数据组
prior
a. 更重要的,较早的,在先的

ad. 居先
All the arrangements should have been completed prior to our departure.
全部安排都应该在我们出发之前完成。

I was unable to attend the meeting because of a prior engagement.
我因有约在先,所以未能参加这个会。
prior to
在...之前
All the arrangements should have been completed prior to our departure.
全部安排都应该在我们出发之前完成。

The interest deducted prior to purchasing, selling, or lending a commercial paper; the discount rate.
贴现率在购买、出售或贷款的商业票据前削减利息;贴现率
priority(pl.: priorities)
n. 优先权,优先顺序,优先
I have priority over you in my claim.
我的请求比你的优先。

Rebuilding the area is a (top) priority.
重建这一地区是当务之急.
priory(pl.: priories)
n. 小修道院
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prism(pl.: prisms)
n. 棱镜
The sunlight will break into different colors through a prism.
阳光穿过棱镜时将分解成各种颜色。

A prism decomposes light.
棱镜可以分解光线。
prison(pl.: prisons)
n. 监狱
Many people believe that prison isn't a cure for crime.
许多人都相信监禁解决不了犯罪问题。

The thief was put into prison for one year.
小偷被监禁一年。
prisoner(pl.: prisoners)
n. 囚犯
The prisoners are allowed an hour's exercise every day.
犯人们每天有一小时放风的时间。

We are all prisoners of our past.
我们都摆脱不了往事的羁绊。
prissy
a. 谨小慎微的,神经质的,为小事挂虑的
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pristine
a. 原来的,古时的,原始的
Pristine mountain snow.
山上洁白的雪
privacy(pl.: privacies)
n. 隐私,隐居,秘密
Everyone has his own privacy.
每个人都有自己的隐私。

In this place privacy is impossible.
在这种地方保密是不可能的。
private(pl.: privates)
a. 私人的

n. 士兵
She is a very private person.
她是个非常孤僻的人。

It's illegal to read people's private letters without permission.
未经允许看别人的私人信件是不合法的。
private enterprise
n. 私人企业, 民营企业
He works in a private enterprise.
他在一家私人企业工作。

Conservativegovernments in Britain favour private enterprise rather than nationalization.
英国的保守党政府赞成私人经营而反对国有化.
private school
n. 私立中小学
If a child attends a private school, his parents pay the school for the child's education.
如果孩子上了私立学校,他的父母就要为孩子的教育付学费。

Entered the children in private school; entered dahlias in a flower show.
使孩子入私立学校;使大丽花参加一个花卉展览
privately
ad. 私下(秘密地)
Take a deep breath and ask if you can see her privately.
平心静气地想一想你能否私下里去拜访她。

Rochester quiets the household's alarm but asks Jane privately to help nurse Mr. Mason who is bleeding and unconscious.
庄园里的人惊慌失措,罗切斯特使他们镇静下来。但他私下里要求简·爱帮助照料正在流血、失去知觉的梅森先生。
privation(pl.: privations)
n. 丧失,贫困
It would be the greatest imaginable privation for her to have to leave London.
对她来说, 不得不离开伦敦大概是能想像到的最大的损失.

She didn'tfind the lack of a car any great privation.
她觉得没有汽车并非重大缺憾.
privilege(pt.: privileged, pp.: privileged, prp.: privileging, pl.: privileges)
n. 特权,特别恩典,基本人权

v. 给与...特权
It was a privilege to work with him.
和他在一起工作是一项殊荣。

She had led a life of luxury and privilege.
她过著养尊处优的生活。
privileged
a. 有特权的
Tax laws that favored the privileged at the expense of the disadvantaged.
以处于劣势的人为代价而有利于拥有特权者的税法

On an occasion such as this (ie as important as this) we are privileged to welcome...
在这样重要的场合, 我们有幸能欢迎...
privy(pl.: privies)
a. 个人的

n. 厕所(有利害关系的人)
I was not privy to the discussion, so I cannot tell you what was decided.
我并不了解讨论的情况,所以无法告诉你做了什么决定。

A latrine; a privy.
厕所旧式厕所;茅坑
prize
n. 奖,奖品,战利品

v. 珍视,捕获
First prize in the raffle is a holiday for two in Paris.
抽奖销售的头奖是两个人到巴黎度假旅游。

The boy's bicycle was his most prized possession.
这个男孩子把自行车看作是他最宝贵的财产。
prizewinner
n. 获奖人
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pro
n. 能手(赞成)

ad. 正面地
This arrangement will have to do pro tem.
暂时只好这样安排.

Much has been written on the subject pro and con.
对那问题已有很多赞成和反对的文章。
pro forma
a. 形式的
Enclosed you will find a bill of lading for this wine, and an invoice, pro forma, as you are not limited as to the price.
关于葡萄酒,我们同函寄上提单以及发票,请查收为荷。发票部分由于贵公司并未给予我公司限价,故改为估价。

It was merely a pro forma meeting; the real business had already been discussed.
这只是形式上的会议,真正的议题早已讨论过了。
probabilistic
概率性的
暂无例句
probability(pl.: probabilities)
n. 可能性,或然率,机率
There is a little probability of his success.
他不大可能成功。

The probability of a peace agreement being reached is zero.
达成和平协定的概率是零。
probability theory
概率论
French mathematician who formulated modern number theory and probability theory.
费马,皮尔·德1601-1665法国数学家,他有系统地阐述了现代数理论和概率论
probable
a. 很可能的

n. 很可能的事
It's highly probable that they will win the match.
他们很可能会赢这场比赛。

The probable outcome of the talks is a compromise.
会谈的结果很可能是妥协。
probably
ad. 大概,或许
We're going on holiday soon, probably next month.
我们很快就要去度假了,多半是下个月。

He's late he's probably stuck in a traffic jam.
他迟到了--很可能是由於交通阻塞耽误了。
probation
n. 缓刑
The Probation Officer got Andrew a job in the paper-mills and arranged board and lodging for him in the Working Boys’ hostel.
缓刑犯监视员在纸厂里替安德鲁找到一份工作,并在职工宿舍安排了他的膳宿。

The status of a person on probation.
察看在服缓刑(或在受察看)的状况
probe(pt.: probed, pp.: probed, prp.: probing, pl.: probes)
n. 探针,调查,探测针

v. 用探针测,详细调查
Information about Venus obtained by Russian probes has been published on some magazines.
许多杂志发表了由俄国航天探测器获得的有关金星的信息。

The journalist was probing into several financial scandals.
那记者正在调查几起财务丑闻。
probing
a. 好探索的,尖锐的
The journalist was probing into several financial scandals.
那记者正在调查几起财务丑闻。

He was asking probing questions.
他提出了一些盘根究底的问题。
probity
n. 诚实,廉洁,正直
Nobility of mind; probity.
心灵的高贵;正直
problem
a. 成问题的

n. 问题
The students are working on a mathematical problem.
学生们正在解一道数学习题。

That's not a problem.
那没问题。
problematic
a. 问题的, 有疑问的
Open to doubt or challenge; problematic.
可疑的易于受到怀疑或挑战的;有疑问的
problematical
a. 成问题的,有疑问的
暂无例句
proboscis(pl.: proboscises)
n. 鼻子,长嘴,吻
暂无例句
procaine
n. 普鲁卡因
暂无例句
procedural
a. 程序的
The business of the committee was delayed by procedural difficulties.
委员会的事务因程序上有困难而耽搁了.

A police procedural.
警方程序上的
procedure(pl.: procedures)
n. 程序,手续,步骤
Obtaining a refund from the company is a complicated procedure.
向公司索取退款手续很复杂。

What's the procedure for opening a bank account?
在银行开办帐户要办什么手续?
proceed(pt.: proceeded, pp.: proceeded, prp.: proceeding)
v. 著手进行,继续进行
The work is proceeding according to plan.
工作正按计划进行。

He paused to consult his notes, and then proceeded with his questions.
他停下来看了看笔记,然后继续提问。
proceeding(pl.: proceedings)
n. 进行,行动,诉讼程序

vbl. 著手进行,继续进行,肇始
The work is proceeding according to plan.
工作正按计划进行。

The entire course of a judicial proceeding.
诉讼程序司法程序的全过程
proceedings
n. 公报,进程,过程,议程,诉讼(程序)
The proceedings will begin with a speech to welcome the guests.
大会议程首先 是向来宾致欢迎辞.

The proceedings were interrupted by the fire alarm.
会议的进程被火灾警报打断了.
proceeds
n. 收益
Proceeds from the concert will go to charity.
音乐会的收入将捐赠给慈善事业.

Most people sell their souls and live with a good conscience on the proceeds.
大多数的人在出卖了自己的灵魂之后,就凭那收入过其心安理得的日子。
process(pt.: processed, pp.: processed, prp.: processing, pl.: processes)
n. 过程

v. 加工

vi. 列队前进

vt. 加工,处理
Producing a dictionary is a slow process.
编成一本字典是一个缓慢的过程。

It may take a few weeks for your application to be processed.
审查你的申请书也许要等几个星期。
processing
n. 数据处理(整理,配制,工艺设计)
In a data processing system, a course of events occurring according to intended purpose or effect.
在数据处理系统中,按照预期的目的或效果出现的一连串事件。

A data processing operation in which input items or fields are distributed or duplicated in more than one output item or field.
一种数据处理操作,其中输入项或字段被分发或复制给多个输出项或字段。
procession(pt.: processioned, pp.: processioned, prp.: processioning, pl.: processions)
n. 队伍,行列

v. 列队行进
The troops walked in procession through the street.
军队排成队伍走过街道。

There was a bomb scare during the procession.
在列队行进时因怀疑有炸弹而引起恐慌.
processor
n. 处理器,处理机
John and Liz shared the prize money between them John used his half to buy a word processor.
约翰和利兹二人把奖金分了--约翰用他分到的那一半奖金购买了文字处理机.

Put the food processor together.
把食品处理器组装起来
proclaim(pt.: proclaimed, pp.: proclaimed, prp.: proclaiming)
v. 宣布,公告,宣言
His accent proclaimed that he was an American.
他的口音表明他是一个美国人。

The act of proclaiming or the condition of being proclaimed.
公布,宣布公布的行为或被公布的状况
proclamation(pl.: proclamations)
n. 宣言,公布,文告
There is a royal proclamation of the birth of the prince.
那有一张王室的公告,宣告王子诞生了。

An official or authoritarian declaration; a proclamation or an edict.
宣言,公告官方或权威性的宣布;公告或法令
proclivity(pl.: proclivities)
n. 倾向,癖性
暂无例句
procrastinate(pt.: procrastinated, pp.: procrastinated, prp.: procrastinating)
v. 延迟,迁延,耽搁
He procrastinated until it was too late to do anything at all.
他因循坐误, 一事无成.
procrastination
n. 拖延,耽搁
Procrastination is the thief of time.
因循拖延是时间的大敌;拖延就是浪费时间。
procreate(pt.: procreated, pp.: procreated, prp.: procreating)
vt.生(儿,女), 生殖, 产生

vi.生殖, 生育
暂无例句
procrustean
a. 强求一致的
暂无例句
proctor(pt.: proctored, pp.: proctored, prp.: proctoring)
n. 代理人,学监
暂无例句
procure(pt.: procured, pp.: procured, prp.: procuring)
v. 获得,取得,促成
Can you procure the rare old book for me?
你能为我觅到那本罕见的古书吗?

The book is out of print and difficult to procure.
那书已绝版, 很难弄到手.
procurement
n. 取得(征购,斡旋,促成)
暂无例句
prod(pt.: prodded, pp.: prodded, prp.: prodding, pl.: prods)
n. 刺针,刺棒,签子

v. 戳,刺,刺激
She gave the man a prod with her umbrella.
她用伞捅了那男子一下。

I shall have to prod him to pay me what he owes.
我将不得不催促他把欠我的钱还给我。
prodigal
a. 挥霍的

n. 挥霍者
I hate the prodigal administration.
我痛恨铺张浪费的行政机关。

Those prodigals were put into prison.
那些挥霍者被关进监狱。
prodigious
a. 巨大的,奇异的

n. 奇迹
We are all overwhelmed by his prodigious memory.
我们都被他那惊人的记忆力折服了。

That boxer is a prodigious feed.
那个拳击家是个大肚汉。
prodigy(pl.: prodigies)
n. 惊人的事物,不凡的人,神童
A child prodigy.
神童,少年天才

Something amazing or marvelous; a prodigy.
异常的人或事;奇异的事
produce
n. 产品,农产品

v. 产生,生产,提出
She can produce delicious meal from very simple ingredients.
她能用简单配料烹调出美味的饭菜。

Female sheep produce one or two lambs at a time.
母羊一次生一到两只羊羔。
producer(pl.: producers)
n. 生产者
The conflicting interests of producers and consumers will be everlasting.
生产者与消费者之间的利益冲突将永远存在。

The radios producers could not find a market for them.
这些收音机制造厂的产品打不开销路。
product(pl.: products)
n. 产品,成果,乘积
The country's main products are gold and cocoa.
这个国家的主要产品是可可和黄金。

We decided to advertise our new product.
我们决定为我们的新产品做广告。
production(pl.: productions)
n. 生产,产品, 作品,成果
They tried to increase production by using better methods and tools.
他们试图利用更好的方法和工具来增加生产力。

The system will have to be tested before it goes into production.
这套装置必须经过试验之后才能投产。
productive
a. 能生产的,有生产价值的,多产的
They work hard, but their efforts are not very productive.
他们很努力,但效率不太高。

She was elected a productive worker.
她被选为劳动能手。
productively
ad. 多产地
暂无例句
productivity
n. 生产率,生产能力
The workers are trying their best to increase productivity.
工人们正竭尽全力提高生产力。

The new system has had a disastrous effect on productivity.
新制度已对生产力造成了灾难性的影响。
profane(pt.: profaned, pp.: profaned, prp.: profaning)
a. 世俗的,不敬神的,亵渎的

v. 亵渎,玷污
His profane language annoyed us.
他亵渎的言语激怒了我们。

The soldiers profaned the church.
士兵们玷污了教堂。
profanity(pl.: profanities)
n. 沾污神圣不敬,亵渎,该受惩罚的言语
He uttered a stream of profanities.
他说出了一连串下流话.
profess(pt.: professed, pp.: professed, prp.: professing)
v. 声称,以...为业,伪称
He professed himself to be a poet.
他自称是诗人。

He professed to know nothing about the matter.
他声称对此事一无所知。
profession(pl.: professions)
n. 职业,专业
I don't believe her profession of friendship for us.
我不相信她声称同我们友好。

He is a doctor by profession.
他的职业是医生。
professional(pl.: professionals)
a. 职业的,专业的

n. 专业人员
She is a real professional.
她是个真正的专家。

That doctor has been accused of professional misconduct.
那位医生被指控违反医德。
professionally
ad. 职业上,专业上
The plans had been drawn professionally.
那计画是由专家制定的。

Her voice should be professionally trained.
她在运嗓上应接受专业训练。
professor(pl.: professors)
n. 教授
He is a professor of history.
他是为历史学教授。

Professor Green, lately of Princeton, is now head of the department at California.
格林教授不久前在普林斯顿任教,现在是加州大学的系主任。
proffer(pt.: proffered, pp.: proffered, prp.: proffering, pl.: proffers)
v. 提供

n. 提供,提出,提供物
She proffered him her resignation.
她向他递交了辞呈。

I gave her a proffer of help.
我给了她一个援助性的建议。
proficiency
n. 熟练,精通
Any of12 levels of proficiency at the grade of black belt in martial arts such as judo and karate.
段在东方武术中,黑腰带的级别精通达12级中的任一级,如柔道和空手道
proficient(pl.: proficients)
a. 熟练的,精通的

n. 能手,专家
The state or quality of being proficient; competence.
熟练,精通熟练的性质或状态;内行

After reading this book, you will be proficient in writing.
读完这本书, 你会精于写作。
proficiently
ad. 熟练地
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profile(pt.: profiled, pp.: profiled, prp.: profiling, pl.: profiles)
n. 侧面,轮廓,人物素描

v. 描绘...轮廓,评论人物

n. 概要,人物简介
The government is trying to keep a low profile on this issue.
政府力图在这个问题上保持低姿态。

The huge trees were profiled against the night sky.
在夜空的映衬下显出大树的轮廓。
profiling
程序概要分析
The huge trees were profiled against the night sky.
在夜空的映衬下显出大树的轮廓。
profit(pt.: profited, pp.: profited, prp.: profiting, pl.: profits)
n. 利润,赢利,利益

v. 有益,获利,赚钱
There is very little profit in selling newspapers at present.
现在卖报纸利润很少。

You can profit by my mistakes and avoid them yourself.
你可以从我的错误中得到教训,避免犯同样错误。
profit and loss
损益
The profit and loss account show the movements which have take place since the last balance sheet.
该损益帐目表明子上次资产负债表以来已经发生的变动。

A legal contract entered into by two or more persons in which each agrees to furnish a part of the capital and labor for a business enterprise, and by which each shares a fixed proportion of profits and losses.
合伙契约两个人或多个人签订的法律契约,每个人都同意为一个商业实体出一部分资金和劳力,从而每个人都可分享固定比例的一部分利润和承担固定比例的一部分损失
profitability
n. 收益性,利益率
The new manager's job is to restore the company to profitability.
新经理的工作是让这家公司能恢复盈利状况。

Pilferage in the warehouse reduces profitability by about two per cent.
仓库中的失窃使利润损失了百分之二.
profitable
a. 有益的,有用的
It is profitable to import food.
进口食品可赚钱。

Producing results; profitable.
产生结果的;有益的
profiteer(pt.: profiteered, pp.: profiteered, prp.: profiteering, pl.: profiteers)
n. 获暴利的人,奸商

v. 获暴利,赚大钱
Rent controls were introduced to prevent profiteering.
为了防止牟取暴利而 实行了租金管制.
profitless
无益的
Revising the procedure was an entirely profitless exercise.
对程序进行修改是徒劳无功的.
profligate
a. 放荡的,不检点的,浪费的

n. 放荡者,享乐者
One who wastes, especially one who wastes money; a profligate.
浪费者浪费之人,尤指浪费钱财的人;败家子
profound
a. 极深的,深奥的,深厚的
They listened to the speaker with profound interest.
他们怀着浓厚的兴趣聆听着演讲者。

Strange creatures live in the profound depths of the ocean.
大洋深处生活着奇异的生物。
profoundly
a. 深深地,深远地,非常地

ad. 深深地
His feeling has been harmed profoundly.
他的感情被深深地伤害了。

The news moved her profoundly. She immediately asked to go to the front.
这消息使她深受感动,她立即要求到前线去。
profundity(pl.: profundities)
n. 深奥,深刻
He impressed his audience by the profundity of his knowledge.
他知识渊博给听众留下了深刻的印象.

He impress his audience by the profundity of his knowledge.
他知识渊博给听众留下了深刻的印象。
profuse
a. 很多的,丰富的,浪费的
There are profuse blossoms.
那儿有很多花朵。

He made profuse apologies.
他再三道歉。
profusion
n. 丰多,大量
Hundreds of flowers are blooming in profusion.
百花怒放。

The weeds grew in wanton profusion.
遍地野草丛生.
progenitor(pl.: progenitors)
n. 祖先,先辈,原著
Marx is the progenitor of Communism.
马克思是共产主义的创始人.

It is said that our progenitors are monkeys.
据说我们的祖先是猴子。
progeny
n. 子孙(结果,次级粒子)
He appeared, surrounded by his numerous progeny.
他出现时,子女前呼后拥不计其数。
prognathous
a. 下巴突出的
暂无例句
prognosis(pl.: prognoses)
n. 预知,预测,预后
The prognosis for the future of the electronics industry is encouraging.
预测电子工业的前途一片大好.
prognostic
预兆
暂无例句
prognosticate(pt.: prognosticated, pp.: prognosticated, prp.: prognosticating)
v. 预知,预言,预测
暂无例句
program(pt.: programmed, pp.: programmed, prp.: programming, pl.: programs)
n. 节目,程序,计划

v. 规划,拟...计划,制作节目
The video is programmed to switch on at ten o'clock.
电视机设定在10点钟自动打开。

There is an interesting program on television tonight.
今天晚上的电视有一个有趣的节目。
programer
n. 项目,程序制定者
暂无例句
programing
n. 程序编排
An instruction sequence in programmed instruction.
指令程序编排指令中的指令次序

The Board of Education accounts for about a fourth of the city's budget. For1989, Mr.Koch proposed to spend$123 million on new and expanded programs, bringing the board's total budget to$6.3 billion.
教育局约占全市预算的四分之一。葛德华先生提出将在1989年度花费1亿2300万元在新添及扩大的项目,使该局全部预算达到63亿元。
programmable
可编程的
Also, sometimes, intelligent. With a function that can be established or changed by means of a program;("a programmable terminal";"a programmable machine tool").
其功能可以利用程序建立或改变的,有时也称智能的(例如“一个可编程终端”,“一个可编程的机床”)。

A programmable read-only memory that can be erased by exposure to ultraviolet light and then reprogrammed.
可擦写编程的只读存储器可编程只读存储器,可经紫外线照射后去掉原程序后再编程
programme(pt.: programmed, pp.: programmed, prp.: programming)
n. 节目,程序,规划

v. 为...规划程序,拟...节目,制作节目
The video is programmed to switch on at ten o'clock.
电视机设定在10点钟自动打开。

What's the programme for tomorrow?
明天有什么节目?
programmed
程序的,程控的
At some point, determined by how the virus was programmed the virus attacks.
只有在某个点上病毒程序才会发作(这是由病毒程序的设计所决定的)。

The designing, scheduling, or planning of a program.
程式编制,节目安排对节目和程序的设计、安排或计划
programmer
n. 程序员,程序规划员
Text in a program that does not function in the program itself but is used by the programmer to explain instructions.
注释,注解程序中的文本,在程序自身中没有功能,但由程序员去使用来解释指令

The programmer come up with a solution to the system problem.
程序员想出了一个解决系统问题的办法。
programming
n. 规画,设计

vbl. 规画,设计
A programming language used for writing programs that model human thinking.
罗楫程序设计语言用编写模仿人类思维的程序的程序语言

A computer programming language widely used on microcomputers.
C语言广泛用于小型电脑的计算机程式设计语言
progress
n. 进步,发展,前进

v. 促进,进步,进行
The ship made slow progress through the rough sea.
船只在汹涌的大海中缓慢前进。

The student is showing rapid progress in his studies.
这个学生学习上进步很快。
progression
n. 前进
The point of greatest intensity or force in an ascending series or progression; a culmination.
顶点,最高点在上升的序列或过程中达到的最大强度或力量;极点

Designating a cadence or chord progression from the dominant to the tonic at the end of a phrase or piece of music.
完全终止的在乐章或乐曲结尾指出由第五音到主音的和声或和弦的
progressive(pl.: progressives)
a. 进步的,前进的

n. 进步人士
That famous progressive thinker was asked to deliver a speech at the meeting.
那位著名的进步思想家被邀请在会议上发表演讲。

She is the most progressive writer of the time.
她是那个时代最进步的作家。
progressively
ad. 渐进地,逐渐地
The bank has progressively increased its liquidity.
银行逐渐地增加其流动资产。

Moment by moment; progressively.
时时刻刻地;不停地
prohibit(pt.: prohibited, pp.: prohibited, prp.: prohibiting)
v. 禁止,阻止

vt. 禁止
I fear that a prior engagement will prohibit me from joining you in dinner.
有约在先,我恐怕不能与你共进晚餐。

Rainy weather and fog prohibited flying.
雨天和大雾妨碍了飞行。
prohibition(pl.: prohibitions)
n. 禁止
The prohibition against smoking on school grounds is strictly enforced.
校园内严禁吸烟。

Prohibition was laid on the export of coal.
禁止煤炭输出。
prohibitive
a. 禁止的,禁制的,类同禁止的
The prohibitive favorite to win the nomination.
得到绝大多数投票获得提名

The cost of travel to the far east is prohibitive.
到远东旅游的费用高的令人不敢问津。
project(pt.: projected, pp.: projected, prp.: projecting, pl.: projects)
n. 工程,项目,计划,事业

v. 计划,设计,表达

v. 投射,放映,凸出
A missile was projected into space.
导弹被发射升空。

Their project to establish a new national park will be completed next year.
他们建造一个新的国家公园的工程将于明年完工。
projectile(pl.: projectiles)
n. 发射体,抛射物

a. 发射的,投射的
A whistling sound, as of an animal or a projectile.
啭鸣声尖厉高音,如动物或发射物而发出的声音

Such a projectile in a metal casing; a cartridge.
弹药(筒)装在金属盒中的射弹。弹药
projection(pl.: projections)
n. 发射,计画,突出部分
The projection on the picture is our building.
那张照片上的突出物是我们的大楼。

Relating to or made by projection.
投影的由投影制作的或与其有关的
projector
n. 放映机(探照灯,发射装置,设计者,制图投射线)
How long will it take to set up the projector?
把这个放映机安放好需要多长时间?

The film flew off the spool and wound itself round the projector.
电影胶片从卷轴滑出缠绕在放映机上了.
proletarian
a. 普罗阶级的,无产阶级的

n. 普罗,无产者
Our friend ship is built on proletarian, internationalism.
我们的友谊是建立在无产阶级国际主义之上的。

Proletarian revolutionaries always cleave to Marxist-Leninist principles.
无产阶级革命者永远忠于马列主义的原则。
proliferate(pt.: proliferated, pp.: proliferated, prp.: proliferating)
vt. 增殖(增生,使...激增,使...扩散,迅速扩大)
暂无例句
proliferation
n. 增殖,分芽繁殖
Having waters rich in mineral and organic nutrients that promote a proliferation of plant life, especially algae, which reduces the dissolved oxygen content and often causes the extinction of other organisms. Used of a lake or pond.
(湖泊等)优氧化的水中富有矿物有机物,有利于植物,特别是藻类的增殖,但藻类往往使分解的氧含量过低,从而使别的有机物灭绝。用于指湖泊或池塘
prolific
a. 多产的
Apple trees are prolific.
苹果树是多产植物。

Last year was a prolific period in the composer's life.
去年是作曲家一生中创作丰收的时期。
prolix
a. 罗嗦的,冗长的
暂无例句
prologue(pt.: prologued, pp.: prologued, prp.: prologuing, pl.: prologues)
n. 开场白,序言,序幕

v. 说开场的,加上...前言
He began his prologue by saying "good night".
他以“晚上好”开始了他的开场白。

The signing of the agreement was a prologue to better relations between the two countries.
签定这一协议是两国关系加强的序幕。
prolong(pt.: prolonged, pp.: prolonged, prp.: prolonging)
v. 延长,拖延
The meeting may be prolonged into the evening because so many problems have to be solved tonight.
会议可能要延长到夜里,因为今晚有太多问题要解决。

How can we endeavor to prolong the brevity of human life?
我们怎样才能延长短促的人生?
prolonged
a. 持续很久的(长时期的,长时间的)
After prolonged questioning, she finally confessed.
她受到长时间的盘问之後,终於承认了。

The crowd burst into prolonged cheering.
人群中爆发出长时间的欢呼声。
prom
n. 可编程序的只读存储器(程序可控只读存储器)
Juliet and Susan were talking about the prom, and Joan threw in that she was going with Fred.
朱丽叶与苏珊正谈论舞会,琼插嘴说她要跟弗雷德一起去。

The junior class; the junior prom.
三年级生的班级;大学三年级生举办的舞会
promenade(pt.: promenaded, pp.: promenaded, prp.: promenading, pl.: promenades)
n. 散步,骑马,舞会

v. 漫步,骑马
He promenaded along the beach with his wife.
他和妻子沿着海滩散步。

She promenaded the children along the sea front after lunch.
她午饭後领著孩子们沿著海滨区散步。
Prometheus
n. [希神]普罗米修斯
The story(absurd enough!) is that Jupiter made the first woman and sent her to Prometheus and his brother, to punish them for their presumption in stealing fire from heaven; and man, for accepting the gift.
传说(虽然相当荒唐)朱庇特造了第一个女人并把她送给了普罗米修斯兄弟二人,以惩罚他们偷盗天火的狂妄行为,也惩罚人类,因为他们接受了天火。

A Titan who was the father of Prometheus and Atlas and an ancestor of the human race.
伊阿珀托斯一个提坦巨人,是普罗米修斯和阿特拉斯的父亲,而且是人类的祖先
prominence(pl.: prominences)
n. 突起,突出,突出物
暂无例句
prominent
a. 杰出的,显著的,突出的
Einstein was a prominent scientist.
爱因斯坦是一位卓越的科学家。

The house is in a prominent position on the village green.
这间屋子在村子的中心草地上,处于引人注目的位置。
prominently
ad. 显著地
He figured prominently in the discussion.
他参与了这次讨论,并引起了人们的注意。
promiscuity(pl.: promiscuities)
n. 混乱,杂乱,放荡
暂无例句
promiscuous
a. 杂乱的,混杂的,混淆的

ad. 偶然地,胡乱地
A person regarded as promiscuous.
淫棍被认为性关系混乱的人

A promiscuous man; a philanderer.
好色者好色的男人;玩弄女性的男人
promise(pt.: promised, pp.: promised, prp.: promising, pl.: promises)
n. 诺言,约定,希望

v. 允诺,约定,预示
John promises well as an actor.
约翰有希望成为演员。

The new sales policy promises well.
新的销售办法可望取得良好效果。
Promised Land
上帝允许给亚伯拉罕的地方

乐土

福地

希望之乡
Nobody can bring us swiftly, painlessly into the promised land.
无人能够把我们迅速地、毫无痛苦地带进理想之园。
promisee
n. 承诺人,受约人
暂无例句
promises
n. 承诺

v. 允诺
Their promises are not worth a damn.
他们的承诺分文不值.

Many voters know that the promises of different parties before an election are all just pie in the sky.
许多选民都知道各党派在选举前的承诺只不过是空头支票,不会兑现的。
promising
a. 有希望的,有前途的
The newspapers described her as a promising young singer.
报纸上将她称为大有前途的青年歌手。

The coach is bringing on some promising youngsters in the reserve team.
教练正在帮助後备队中有前途的年轻人提高技术.
promissory
a. 约定的
A promissory note.
借据保证性的证据
promissory note
本票

期票
A promissory note.
借据保证性的证据
promontory(pl.: promontories)
n. 海角,岬
A promontory of southeast Newfoundland, Canada, on the coast of the Avalon Peninsula.
莱思角加拿大纽芬兰省东南部一海角,位于亚法隆半岛沿岸
promote(pt.: promoted, pp.: promoted, prp.: promoting)
v. 促进,提升,升迁,促销
After this win, Manchester United was promoted to the First Division.
这次踢赢之后,曼彻斯特联队升入了甲级。

The young army officer was promoted to the rank of captain.
这个年轻军官被提升为上尉。
promoter(pl.: promoters)
n. 促进者,助长者
The promoters matched the young boxer with a more skillful fighter.
发起人安排这位年轻的拳击选手同一位更老练的拳击手比赛。
promotion(pl.: promotions)
n. 促进,提升,推广
There are good chances of promotion in this firm.
这家公司里提升的机会很多。

This year's sales promotions haven't been very successful.
今年的推销活动不是很成功。
promotional
a. 推销的
Further to our quotation of April10, we have sent our technical information and sales promotional materials.
除了四月十日的报价函之外,我们另外寄上本公司之技术资料及促销资料。

Hyped the new book by sending its author on a promotional tour.
通过让书的作者做促销之旅而为新书大做广告
prompt(pt.: prompted, pp.: prompted, prp.: prompting, pl.: prompts)
n. 提示

a. 迅速的,敏捷的,立刻的

vt. 激起,促进,推动
His evasive reply prompted me to ask him another question.
他的含糊其词的答复促使我提出又一个问题。

She's always prompt to criticize other people's ideas.
她对别人想出的主意总是迫不及待地批评。
prompting
n. 刺激,激励,暗示
He did it without any prompting from me.
他做这事完全不用我督促。

The act of prompting or giving a cue.
提醒,暗示提醒或给予暗示的行为
promptly
ad. 敏捷地,迅速地
Net cash30 days unless specified otherwise. Advise promptly if incorrect.
除非另有说明,30日后全额付现,如有错误,请立即通知。

The meeting will finish promptly I don't want it to run on.
会议要按时结束--不要拖延下去。
promptness
n. 敏捷,迅速
暂无例句
promulgate(pt.: promulgated, pp.: promulgated, prp.: promulgating)
v. 发布,公布,发表
The king promulgate a decree.
国王颁布了一项命令。
pronate(pt.: pronated, pp.: pronated, prp.: pronating)
v. 使(手掌)转向下
暂无例句
prone
a. 俯卧的,易于...的,有...倾向的
They stepped over his prone body.
他们从他俯卧的身体上踩过去。

People are more prone to make mistakes when they are tired.
人们疲劳时更容易出差错。
pronoun(pl.: pronouns)
n. 代词
Please make a sentence with this pronoun.
请用这个代词造一个句子。

"That" is a demonstrative pronoun.
that是一个指示代词。
pronounce(pt.: pronounced, pp.: pronounced, prp.: pronouncing)
v. 发音,宣告,断言
I don't know how to pronounce this word.
我不知道这个单词怎么发音。

The court pronounced against my claim to the land.
法庭宣判不承认我对这片土地的权益。
pronounced
a. 显著的,断然的,明白的

vbl. 发音,宣告,断言
The two words are spelled differently, but pronounced the same.
这两个字拼写不同, 但发音相同.

Pronounced with the tongue in a middle position, neither high nor low, as the a in around.
中性音的发音时舌头位于中间位置的,即不高也不低,如:around中的a音
pronouncement
n. 宣布,宣告,声明,判决
There has been no official pronouncement yet on the state of the president's health.
官方尚未就总统的健康状况发表公告.
pronunciation(pl.: pronunciations)
n. 发音
You should look up the right pronunciation of this word in the dictionary.
你应该查字典找出这个单词的正确读音。

Your faults of pronunciation can be remedied.
你的发音毛病是可以纠正的。
proof(pt.: proofed, pp.: proofed, prp.: proofing, pl.: proofs)
a. 防...的,耐...的

n. 校样,证据,证明

v. 检验,校对

vt. 检验
A soldier's courage is put to the proof in battle.
士兵的勇气在战斗中得到考验。

Have you got any proof that you own this bike?
你有什么证据证明这辆自行车是你的?
proofread(pt.: proofread, pp.: proofread, prp.: proofreading)
v. 校对
It's a part of your duties to proofread.
校对是你的份内之事。

I have proofread twenty pages.
我已经校对完二十页了。
proofreader
n. 校对员
His mistake got by the editor but was caught by the proofreader.
他的错误被编辑忽视了但被校对员发现了
prop
n. 支柱,支持者,倚靠人

v. 支撑,维持
It is not the government's policy to prop up declining industries.
资助不景气的工业不是政府的政策。

The invalid lay propped on the pillows.
那病弱者倚靠在枕头上。
propaganda
n. 宣传
The anti-British propaganda gave (ie caused) much offence.
反英宣传触犯了众怒.

Art may be used as a vehicle for propaganda.
艺术可用作宣传工具.
propagandist
n. 传播者,宣传者
One who attempts to persuade or convert others to a particular program, doctrine, or set of principles; a propagandist.
倡导者试图劝说或改变他人的观念使其相信某一特定项目,道理或原则的人;鼓吹者
propagate(pt.: propagated, pp.: propagated, prp.: propagating)
v. 繁殖,传播,传送
Most plants propagate by seed.
大多数植物靠种子繁殖。

They started a newspaper to propagate their ideas.
他们办了一份报纸来宣传他们的主张。
propagation
n. 增殖,繁殖,广传
The sun sometimes spoils the propagation of radio waves.
太阳有时会影响无线电波的传播。

The systematic propagation of a doctrine or cause or of information reflecting the views and interests of those people advocating such a doctrine or cause.
宣传活动对一个学说、事业或信息的系统宣传,其反映倡导该学说或该事业的人的观点和利益
propane
n. 丙烷
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propel(pt.: propelled, pp.: propelled, prp.: propelling)
v. 推进,驱使
His addiction to drugs propelled him towards a life of crime.
他吸毒成瘾使他走上了犯罪的道路。

We are propelled to go forward.
我们被推着向前走。
propellent
a. 推进的
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propeller(pl.: propellers)
n. 螺旋桨,推进器
Can you free the propeller from the weeds?
你能把螺旋桨上的草除掉吗?

The distance that a propeller would travel in an ideal medium during one complete revolution, measured parallel to the shaft of the propeller.
推进器转一圈的距离飞机螺旋桨旋转一次的前移距离,以其与螺旋桨相平行的距离衡量
propensity(pl.: propensities)
n. 倾向,习性
A propensity for being displeased with anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.
完美主义对于任何不完美或未达到最高标准的事都有不满意的倾向

A disposition to feel, do, or say; a propensity.
意向感觉、做或说的意向;倾向
proper
a. 适当的,正确的,合适的,正当的,规矩的
The pages aren't in proper order.
这些页数次序不对。

His mother has trained him to be a very proper young man.
他的母亲已经把他训练成循规蹈矩的人。
properly
ad. 适当地,相当地,当然地
I'm learning German, but I still can't speak it properly.
我正在学习德语,但还说不好。

That is not, properly speaking, a dictionary but a grammar book.
严格地说,那不是一本字典,而是一本语法书。
property(pl.: properties)
n. 财产,性质
The police found some stolen property in the thief's house.
警察在小偷的家里发现了一些被盗的财物。

Many plants have medicinal properties.
许多植物具有医药性能。
prophecy(pl.: prophecies)
n. 预言,预言能力
His prophecy was fulfilled.
他的预言应验了。

The god of prophecy, music, medicine, and poetry, sometimes identified with the sun.
阿波罗司预言、音乐、医药、诗歌之神,有时等同于太阳神
prophesy(pt.: prophesied, pp.: prophesied, prp.: prophesying)
v. 预言,预报
He prophesied that war would break out.
他预言说战争将要爆发。

He prophesied of strange things to come.
他预言将有怪事发生。
prophet(pl.: prophets)
n. 预言者,先知,提倡者
The prophet said that war will break out.
先知预言战争将爆发。

Daughter of the Islamic prophet Mohammed. She married Ali, among the first to embrace Islam, and is considered by Moslems to be one of the Four Perfect Women.
法蒂玛伊斯兰先知穆罕默德的女儿。她嫁给了首批皈依伊斯兰教的阿里,被穆斯林认为是四个完美女人之一
prophetic
a. 预言的,先知的,预示的
His prophetic remarks frightened us.
他那预言性的话吓着了我们。

Prophetic significance or meaning.
预示预言性的意义或意思
prophylactic
a. 预防疾病的
A prophylactic agent, device, or measure, such as a vaccine or drug.
预防剂预防性的物质、器具或措施,比如疫苗或药物
propinquity
n. 邻近,亲近
The neighbours lived in close propinquity toeach other.
这些邻居住得很近.
propitiate(pt.: propitiated, pp.: propitiated, prp.: propitiating)
v. 慰抚,安抚,和解
They offered sacrifices to propitiate the gods.
他们供奉祭品以求神息怒.
propitiatory
a. 讨好的,调解的
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propitious
a. 顺利的,适合的,吉祥的
It was not a propitious time to start a new business.
这个时候开张不吉利。

The circumstances were not propitious for further expansion of the company.
这些情况不利于公司的进一步发展。
proponent
n. 建议者,支持者
A closet proponent of a tax increase; a closet alcoholic.
增加税收的私下倡议者;私下酗酒者

One who originates or is the chief proponent of a heresy or heretical movement.
异端创始或领导人异端邪说或运动的发起者或主要倡导者
proportion(pt.: proportioned, pp.: proportioned, prp.: proportioning, pl.: proportions)
n. 比例,均衡,部份
This painting lacks proportion.
这幅画比例失调。

We are trying to reduce the problem to manageable proportions.
我们正努力把问题缩小到可以控制的范围内。
proportional(pl.: proportionals)
a. 成比例的,相称的

n. [数]比例项
A pictorial representation of numerical data or relationships, especially a graph, but having each value represented by a proportional number of pictures.
统计图表,象形图用图画表现数字的信息或关系,尤指图表,但用有比例的一定数字的图画来代表每种价值

Pertaining to a device that operates in a proportional or continuous manner, such as an analog amplifier. Not discrete or digital, but analog.
用于修饰或说明一种设备(工作特性)的术语,这种设备以成比例或连续方式进行工作,例如用于说明模拟放大器的工作特性不是离散的或数字的,而是模拟的。
proportional representation
n. (按得票的比例获得议员席位的)比例代表制
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proportionally
ad. 按比例(配合着,相应地,比较地)
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proportionately
ad. 相称地, 成比例地
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proposal(pl.: proposals)
n. 求婚,提议,建议
Have you accepted his proposal?
你答应他的求婚了吗?

Some members of the committee expressed reservations about the proposal.
委员会一些成员对这项提议持保留态度。
propose(pt.: proposed, pp.: proposed, prp.: proposing)
v. 计划,打算,向...提议
Did he propose to you?
他向你求婚了吗?

He proposed that a change should be made.
他建议做一些改变。
proposed
被提议的
A plan that is proposed.
提议被提议的一个计划

The Board of Education accounts for about a fourth of the city's budget. For1989, Mr.Koch proposed to spend$123 million on new and expanded programs, bringing the board's total budget to$6.3 billion.
教育局约占全市预算的四分之一。葛德华先生提出将在1989年度花费1亿2300万元在新添及扩大的项目,使该局全部预算达到63亿元。
proposition(pt.: propositioned, pp.: propositioned, prp.: propositioning, pl.: propositions)
n. 建议,命题,主张

v. 向...提议,向...调情
Tunnelling under the English Channel is a big proposition.
在英吉利海峡海底凿隧道是一个大问题。

She was propositioned by her boss.
她的老板向她提出非分的要求。
propound(pt.: propounded, pp.: propounded, prp.: propounding)
v. 提出(问题)

vt. 提议
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proprietary(pl.: proprietaries)
a. 专利的(所有的)

n. 所有权(所有人)
One granted ownership of a proprietary colony.
领主独占某殖民地所有权的人

A proprietary hospital.
一家私人医院
proprietor(pl.: proprietors)
n. 所有者,经营者
I've written a complaint to the proprietor of the hotel.
我向旅馆老板写信投诉。

The right of a proprietor to ownership of such addition or increase.
财产自然增益权物主拥有这些增加价值的权力
proprietorship
n. 所有权
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propriety(pl.: proprieties)
a. 适当

n. 礼节,适当
The way these tourists dress offends local standards of propriety.
这些游客的穿着在当地人的眼中简直不成体统。

We should observe the proprieties.
我们应该遵守礼节。
propulsion
n. 推进,推进力
This aircraft works by jet propulsion.
这架飞机是喷气推进的。

A part or surface, such as a wing, propeller blade, or rudder, whose shape and orientation control stability, direction, lift, thrust, or propulsion.
翼剖面;机翼;翼面一个部件或平面,如机翼、螺旋桨叶、方向舵等,其形状或方位控制稳定性、方向、抬升、冲击或驱动
propulsive
a. 推进的,有推进力的
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prorogue(pt.: prorogued, pp.: prorogued, prp.: proroguing)
v. 休会,延期
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prosaic
a. 单调的,无趣的
A quality or style that is prosaic.
平淡无奇平凡的特点或风格

The office seems so dull and prosaic after Pine Ridge.
从松岭回来后,办公室似乎变得枯燥无味了。
proscenium(pl.: proscenia)
n. 舞台前部(幕前部分)
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proscribe(pt.: proscribed, pp.: proscribed, prp.: proscribing)
vt. 不予法律保护(排斥)
The sale of narcotics is proscribed by law.
法律禁止贩卖毒品.
proscription
n. 剥夺人权,处罚的宣告,放逐
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prose(pt.: prosed, pp.: prosed, prp.: prosing, pl.: proses)
a. 散文的

n. 散文
He writes a very clear simple prose.
他写着一手简洁而明快的好散文。

I've got two French proses to do.
我有两篇法文翻译练习要做。
prosecute(pt.: prosecuted, pp.: prosecuted, prp.: prosecuting)
v. 进行,实行,起诉
He was prosecuted for exceeding the speed limit.
他被告发超速行驶。

Trespassers will be prosecuted.
闲人免进,违者必究。
prosecuted
a. 被起诉的
I had to use my car but I ran the risk of being prosecuted because it wasn't taxed.
我只能用我的车了,但我得冒一次被起诉的危险,因为这辆车没有上过税。

They can't be prosecuted for this offence - they have diplomatic immunity.
他们不会因这次违法行为而受到检控 - 他们享有外交豁免权。
prosecution(pl.: prosecutions)
n. 实行,经营,起诉
In the prosecution of his duties, he had to interview people of all classes.
在履行职责的时候,他得会见各个阶级的人。

The prosecution based their case on the evidence of two witnesses.
原告方面以两名证人所提供的证据提起诉讼。
prosecutor(pl.: prosecutors)
n. 实行者,追诉者,告发者
The prosecutor brought an accusation of theft against him.
检察官指控他偷窃。

The incompatible offices of prosecutor and judge.
检察官和法官的职位不能由一个人兼任
proselyte(pt.: proselyted, pp.: proselyted, prp.: proselyting)
n. 皈依者,改变宗教信仰者
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proselytize(pt.: proselytized, pp.: proselytized, prp.: proselytizing)
v. 使改宗,劝诱改宗
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prosody(pl.: prosodies)
n. 诗体论,韵律学,作诗法
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prospect(pt.: prospected, pp.: prospected, prp.: prospecting, pl.: prospects)
n. 景色,希望,展望

v. 探勘,寻找
This experience opened a new prospect in his mind.
这一经验为他的思想开阔了新的视野。

A rich harvest is in prospect.
丰收在望。
prospecting
n. 勘探
The prospect of another war appalled us.
想到有可能发生另一场战争,我们不寒而栗。

This experience opened a new prospect in his mind.
这一经验为他的思想开阔了新的视野。
prospective
a. 未来的,预期的
Tom is the prospective buyer of my house.
汤姆是可能购买我的房屋的人。

She is his prospective mother-in-law.
她是他未来的岳母。
prospector(pl.: prospectors)
n. 探矿者,投机家
The prospector panned out bits of sand and gravel scooped from the bed of a stream.
探矿者淘选从河床里挖出的少量含金泥沙和砂砾。

The farmer out his claim to all the land before the prospectors came, but it was in vain.
这位农场主在探矿者到来之前立桩标明他对所有这些土地的所有权,但这是徒劳。
prospects
n. 希望,前途(恒为复数)
He ruined his prospects by carelessness.
他因疏忽大意而断送了前途。

The new job is not a promotion as such but it brings good prospects for the future.
这一新的工作, 严格说来并不算提升, 不过以後很有发展前途.
prospectus(pl.: prospectuses)
n. 创立计划书,内容说明书,样张
The company was bogus, the prospectus was all got up.
那公司全属子虚乌有,所谓的创办计划是胡编乱造出来的。
prosper(pt.: prospered, pp.: prospered, prp.: prospering)
v. 兴隆,成功,使...昌盛
The farm prospered through good management.
由于管理有方,农场兴旺发达。

Is your son prospering?
你儿子凡事顺遂吗?
prosperity
n. 繁荣,兴旺
We hope to have a life of happiness and prosperity.
我们希望拥有成功幸福的生活。

The promise of prosperity in the United States encouraged many people to immigrate(that is, move to the United States).
兴旺发达的前景吸引了众多的移民到美国(也就是指,迁入了美国)
prosperous
a. 繁荣的,兴旺的
His business is prosperous.
他的事业兴旺发达。

The city at one time must have been prosperous, for It enjoyed a high level of civilization.
这座古城在一个时期准是很繁荣的,因为它曾享有高度文明。
prostate
n. 前列腺
A small vestigial blind pouch of the prostate gland.
前列腺囊前列腺的一个小的发育不全的囊

Inflammation of the prostate gland.
前列腺炎前列腺的炎症
prostitute(pt.: prostituted, pp.: prostituted, prp.: prostituting)
n. 妓女
She prostituted herself in order to support her children.
她为养活子女而操皮肉生涯.

One, especially a robber or prostitute, who walks the streets at night.
夜间游荡的人夜间在街上游荡的人,尤指拦路抢劫者或妓女
prostitution
n. 卖淫
He refused the job, saying it would be (a) prostitution of his talents.
他拒不做那工作, 说那是大材小用.

Prostitution is on the increase in the city.
城里卖淫活动越来越多.
prostrate(pt.: prostrated, pp.: prostrated, prp.: prostrating)
a. 拜倒的,降伏的,伏地的

v. 弄倒,使...屈服,俯伏
They prostrated themselves before the king.
他们拜倒在国王的脚下。

She was prostrate with grief.
她因悲痛而一蹶不振。
protagonist
n. 主演,主角,主唱者
The principal character in opposition to the protagonist or hero of a narrative or drama.
反面主角叙事文学或戏剧中与主人公或英雄相对立的主要人物
protean
a. Proteus 的,千变万化的,变化不定的
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protect(pt.: protected, pp.: protected, prp.: protecting)
v. 保护
He raised his arm to protect his child from hurt.
他伸出手去,保护他的孩子免受伤害。

These rare tigers are protected by special laws.
这些珍贵的老虎受到专门法律的保护。
protected
受保护的
The shield protected him from the blows of his enemy.
这盾牌保护他免受敌人的打击。

These rare tigers are protected by special laws.
这些珍贵的老虎受到专门法律的保护。
protection(pl.: protections)
n. 保护
She put on dark glasses as a protection against the strong light.
她戴上墨镜以防强光的照射。

The ships required the protection of naval and air power.
船只本身需要海军和空军的保护。
protectionism
n. 贸易保护主义
The classical argument between free trade and protectionism.
自由贸易和保护主义之间永久的争论
protective
a. 保护的,防卫的
The government decided to impose a protective tariff on foreign cars.
政府决定对进口汽车征收保护税。

A mother naturally feels protective towards her children.
母亲对自己的孩子自然会悉心保护。
protector(pl.: protectors)
n. 保护者,保护物,保护装置
Mothers are protectors of their babies.
母亲是孩子的保护者。

One that serves as a guardian or protector.
守护人的,保护者作为守护人或保护者的人
protege
n. 被保护者
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protein(pl.: proteins)
a. 蛋白质的

n. 蛋白质
You should eat more high-protein diet.
你应该多吃些高蛋白食物。

Pulses are a good source of protein for vegetarians.
对於素食者来说, 豆类食物是蛋白质的理想来源.
protest
n. 抗议,反对

v. 反对,抗议,断言
He protested his innocence.
他声言自己无罪。

They protested to the mayor that the taxes were too high.
他们向市长提出抗议说税款过高。
protestant
n. 新教,新教徒

a. 新教的
A Protestant delivered a speech to the crowd.
一名新教徒向人群发表了演说。

The Protestant denominations include the Methodists, the Presbyterians and the Baptists.
新教派别包括卫理公会派、 长老会派、 浸礼派.
Protestantism
n. 新教教义
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protocol(pt.: protocoled, pp.: protocoled, prp.: protocoling)
n. 草案, 协议,礼仪

vt 拟定议定书
A transmission control character used to indicate that one or more of the following bit patterns have no correct interpretations as characters in the code or link protocol of the system.
一种传送控制字符,用于指明一个或多个后继的位模式不能正确地解释为系统编码或系统链路协议中的字符。

Select the protocol tab and un-check all protocol except modem.
选择Protocolstab,不要选取所有的协议,除Modem之外。
proton
n. 质子
A particle, such as an electron, a proton, or a neutron, having half-integral spin and obeying statistical rules requiring that not more than one in a set of identical particles may occupy a particular quantum state.
费密子一种如电子、质子或中子等自旋为半整数的基本粒子,具有一种使得不可能有多于一个的粒子占有任何一个特殊的量子力学态的量子力学对称性

A proton or a neutron, especially as part of an atomic nucleus.
核子质子或中心,尤指作为原子核的一个组成部分
protoplasm
n. 原形质
I know the protoplasm is the basis of all animals and plants.
我知道原生质是动物和植物的基础。

The living material of a plant or bacterial cell, including the protoplasm and plasma membrane after the cell wall has been removed.
原生质体植物细胞或细菌细胞的有生命的部分,包括原生质和去掉细胞壁后的质膜
prototype
n. 原型
No matter how many prototype we make, we just can not get it right.
不管做多少次样品,我们都无法获得满意的。

An early form; a prototype.
原形早期的形式;原形
protozoan(pl.: protozoa)
n. 原生动物
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protract(pt.: protracted, pp.: protracted, prp.: protracting)
v. 延长,托长,伸出
Let's not protract the debate any further.
我们不要再继续争论下去了.
protractor
n. 分度器,伸肌,伤处异物摘出器
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protrude(pt.: protruded, pp.: protruded, prp.: protruding)
伸出,突出
He managed to hang on to a piece of rock protruding from the cliff.
他设法抓住了悬崖上向外伸出的岩石。

Tending to protrude; protruding.
突出的趋于伸出的;伸出的
protrusion
n. 隆起物,突出,伸出,突起部
Thumb-sucking can cause protrusion of the teeth.
经常吮吸拇指能使牙齿向外突出.
protrusive
a. 伸出来的,突出的
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protuberance
n. 节疤,突出,凸出
A knob, knot, protuberance, or swelling.
节,结,瘤球状物、结、节疤或肿瘤

A rounded protuberance formed by the bones in a joint.
(屈指时)指节膨出部关节中由骨头形成的圆形突出物
protuberant
a. 突出的,隆起的
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proud
a. 骄傲的,自豪的
Tom is very proud of his new car.
汤姆非常满意自己的新车。

They are poor but proud; they never borrow money or ask for help.
他们虽穷但很自重,他们从不向人借钱或求助。
proudly
ad. 傲慢地,自大地,得意洋洋地
She cast her eyes up proudly.
她傲慢地把两眼朝上。

He proudly pointed out the biggest sheep, which already weighed50 kilograms.
他骄傲地把最大的一只羊指给我们看,它已经有50公斤重了。
prove(pt.: proved, pp.: proved, prp.: proving)
v. 证明,查验,显示
Perhaps this book will prove to be of some use to you in your studies.
也许这本书会对你的研究有用处。

The old methods proved best after all.
采用老方法结果反而是某事物最好。
proven
vbl. 证明
A man is accounted innocent until he is proven guilty.
一个人未被证明有罪前,被视为是清白的。

Repeatedly proven wrong, he finally changed his outlook and recognized the noble qualities of his wife.
事实一再证明他错了,他最后改变看法,认识了他爱人的高尚品质。
provenance
n. 出处,起源
The act of attributing, especially of establishing a particular person, place, or time as the creator, provenance, or era of a work of art.
归属指归属的行为,尤指将一艺术作品的创作者、地域或时代归属为一特定人物、地点或时间
provender
n. 粮草,秣,食物
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proverb
n. 谚语,格言
He likes to quote proverbs in his compositions.
他喜欢在作文中引用谚语。

The proverb tells us to emulate the industry of the ant.
这格言告诉我们要效法蚂蚁的勤勉。
proverbial
a. 谚语的,如同谚语的
The conditioned response, once it is firmly established, can be extinguished dozens of times, but it sill always return, like the proverbial bad penny.
条件反射一经形成,虽然可以一次又一次地压制下去,但是它总会重新再现,真是摆也摆不脱扔也扔不掉。

He is the proverbial square peg in a round hole.
他正是谚语中所说的那种方枘圆凿不得其所的人。
provide(pt.: provided, pp.: provided, prp.: providing)
vi. 供给,提供

vt. 提供
The hotel provides a reservation of tickets for its residents.
这家旅馆为旅客提供订票服务。

These books will provide us with all the information we need.
这本书将为我们提供所需要的全部信息。
provided
conj. 假如,若是
Provided that circumstances permit, we shall hold the meeting next week.
只要情况允许,我们下周将举行会议。

I will come provided that I am well enough.
只要我身体好一定来。
providence
n. 天意,天命,上帝
We admired his intellectual providence to acquire vast stores of dry information.
我们钦佩他收集大量原始资料的远见卓识。

It seemed like providence that they had survived the plane crash.
他们幸免于空难似乎是天意。
provident
a. 有先见之明的,有远虑的,节俭的
Some of the farmers had been provident in the good years but others were ruined by the bad harvests.
有些农民在丰年节衣缩食有备无患, 但也有些农民由於歉收而陷入绝境.
providential
a. 幸运的
Their departure just before the floods was providential.
他们恰在发洪水之前离开, 走得真是时候.
provider(pl.: providers)
n. 供应者
He is a good provider.
他能使全家丰衣足食。

An allowance for support made under court order to a divorced person by the former spouse, usually the chief provider during the marriage. Alimony may also be granted without a divorce, as between legally separated persons.
赡养费按照法庭判决离婚后的原配偶--通常为夫妻中收入较多的一方给另一方的供养补助。赡养费亦可付给并未离婚的双方中的一方,如在合法分居时
providing
conj. 只要
It's hard to say. I haven't passed my exams yet. It depends on whether I pass my exams or not. Providing I get good marks, I'll go!
难说。我还没考完试呢。这都取决于我能否通过毕业考试。只要我成绩好我就去。

They befriended the young girl, providing her with food and shelter.
他们热心照顾这个年轻的姑娘,给她吃的,给她住处。
province(pl.: provinces)
n. 省
Anything to do with our finances is my wife's province.
一切有关钱财的事都由我妻子管。

They supported Japan's take over of all the former German interests in Shandong Province.
他们支持日本接管德国以前在山东省的所有权益。
provincial(pl.: provincials)
n. 乡下人,地方人民

a. 省的,地方的,偏狭的
His articles are published on the provincial newspaper.
他的文章在省报上发表了。

The man displayed provincial attitudes towards the theatre.
这个人显示出对戏剧界的守旧态度。
provincialism
n. 乡下习气,地方风格,土腔
He wanted to escape from the provincialism of the small university where he taught.
他所执教是一所规模很小的大学, 他想摆脱存在於其中的地方主义桎梏.

He wants to escape from the provincialism of the small university where he teach.
他所执教是一所规模很小的大学,他想摆脱存在於其中的地方主义桎梏。
provision(pt.: provisioned, pp.: provisioned, prp.: provisioning, pl.: provisions)
n. 规定,条款

n. 准备,食物,供应品
Both sides should act according to the provisions of the agreement.
双方都应按协议条款办事。

They are making provision for their children's education.
他们正为孩子的教育做准备。
provisional(pl.: provisionals)
a. 暂时的,暂定的,临时的
The act of suspending the sentence of a person convicted of a criminal offense and granting that person provisional freedom on the promise of good behavior.
缓刑对已被认定犯有某罪的人实行暂缓执行其刑罚,并在其保证良好行为的基础上给予暂时的自由

A copy of the provisional agenda in enclosed for your information.
随信寄上一份暂定议事的日程安排供参考。
provisions
n. 粮食,食品
We set out with enough provisions.
我们带上足够的食品出发了。

Both sides should act according to the provisions of the agreement.
双方都应按协议条款办事。
proviso(pl.: provisos)
n. 附文,条件
Depending on a proviso; conditional.
有附带条件的依赖于限制性条文的;条件性的
provisory
a. 有附文的,有附带条件的,暂时的
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provocation(pl.: provocations)
n. 激怒,刺激,挑拨
They attacked our border guards without the slightest provocation.
在事先未发生任何挑衅的情况下,他们便袭击我们的边防哨兵。

A provocation to action; a stimulus.
激励,刺激某种行动的刺激;激励
provocative
a. 气人的,挑拨的,刺激的

n. 刺激物,挑拨物,兴奋剂
Harry claims to be an anarchist but he's really only striking an attitude to be provocative.
哈里自称是一名无政府主义者,但是他实际上只是在装腔作势以引起人们的议论。
provoke(pt.: provoked, pp.: provoked, prp.: provoking)
v. 激怒,惹起,驱使
He tried to provoke them into fighting.
他企图挑拨他们打架。

Such a questionable assertion is sure to provoke criticism.
这种有问题的主张肯定会招致非议。
provoking
a. 激怒人的,刺激人的
It is very provoking of her to be so late.
她到得这麽晚真叫人生气。

The act of provoking or inciting.
激怒挑衅或煽动的行动
prow
n. (飞机)机头,船头
He stands on the prow looking at the sea.
他站在船首看着大海。

A carved figure on the prow of a ship.
船头雕饰在船头的雕刻图象
prowess
n. 英勇,勇敢,超凡技术
The soldiers sang a song of victory, describing their prowess in battle.
战士们唱起了歌颂他们英勇战斗的凯歌。

Simon's always talking big about his prowess on the golf course.
西蒙总是吹嘘自己在高尔夫球场上的杰出才能。
prowl(pt.: prowled, pp.: prowled, prp.: prowling)
n. 潜行,徘徊,悄悄踱步

v. 潜行以觅食,窥伺,逡巡于
He saw a hungry wolf on the prowl with his telescope.
他通过望远镜看到了一头四处觅食的饿狼。

I saw someone prowling around among the trees.
我见有人在树林里鬼鬼祟祟地走动。
proximate
a. 最接近的,直接的
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proximity
n. 接近,亲近
An explosive device used to destroy enemy personnel, shipping, fortifications, or equipment, often placed in a concealed position and designed to be detonated by contact, proximity, or a time fuse.
地雷,水雷一种用来摧毁敌军部队、船舰、碉堡或装备的爆破装置,通常安放在隐蔽处,由于接触、靠近或定时而引爆
proximo
a. 下月的
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proxy(pl.: proxies)
n. 代理,代理人,取代物
The proxy firewall maintain context more easily than the packet filter firewall.
代理防火墙比包过滤器防火墙易于保持更多的上下文
prude
n. 装成规矩的女人,过份正经,谦虚的女人
She was such a prude that she was even embarrassed by the sight of naked children.
她正经得出了格, 甚至见了赤身露体的孩子也难为情.

Don't be such a prude you can carry modesty too far!
别那麽拘谨--你谦虚得太过分了。
prudence
n. 审慎,慎重,精心明辨
His prudence saved his life.
他的谨慎救了他一命。

Arising from or characterized by prudence.
审慎的由于谨慎的,或以谨慎为特征的
prudent
a. 谨慎的
He is a prudent businessman.
他是个精明的商人。

We should be modest and prudent.
我们应该谦虚谨慎。
prudery(pl.: pruderies)
n. 过分守礼,假正经
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Prudhoe Bay
普拉德霍湾(美国阿拉斯加州北部)
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prudish
a. 装淑女样子的,装规矩的,过份规矩的
An instance of prudish behavior or talk.
假正经过分拘谨的行为或言谈的一个事例

The state or quality of being prudish.
过分拘谨过分拘谨的状态或品质
prune
n. 干酶子,酶干

v. 修剪,砍掉,删除
The gardener pruned the dead branches.
园丁剪去枯枝。

The teacher pruned the student's article of its superfluities.
老师删去这个学生文章中的多余内容。
pruning
修剪
I found him pruning his roses.
我看到他正在给玫瑰修剪枝条。

She scratched herself badly while pruning the roses.
她修剪玫瑰花时把自己划伤了一大片.
prurience
n. 好色,淫乱
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prurient
a. 好色的,淫乱的
She showed a prurient interest in the details of the rape case.
她对那强奸案的细节津津乐道.

Something, such as language or printed matter, considered obscene, prurient, or immoral.
猥亵的东西被认为猥亵的、荒淫的或淫荡的东西,例如语言或印刷物
Prussia
n. 普鲁士
Can you find me some information about Prussia?
你能给我找到一些关于普鲁士的资料吗?

A historical region and former duchy of north-central Germany around which the kingdom of Prussia developed. The region is now divided between Poland and Germany.
勃兰登堡历史上的宗教领地和原公爵领地,位于德国中北部,普鲁士王国在其周围发展起来。该地区现被波兰和德国分占
Prussian
a. 普鲁士的,普鲁士语的,普鲁士式的

n. 普鲁士人,普鲁士语
Prussian army officer and military theorist who proposed the doctrines of total war and war as an instrument of policy. His treatise On War was published posthumously(1833).
克劳塞维茨,卡尔·冯1780-1831普鲁士军官和军事理论家,提出了总体战概念和战争是政治的工具。其论著战争论在其死后出版(1833年)

The Prussians are drilling in the meadow behind the sawmill.
普鲁士士兵在锯木厂后边草地上操练。
pry
n. 杠杆

v. 打听,窥探,用杠杆撬开
I don't want them prying into my affairs.
我不愿他们打听我的私事。

They tried to use an iron bar to pry open the lock.
他们试图用一根铁棒撬开锁。
PS
n. 客轮(马力,计划研究,转辙器尖,极化音响器)
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psalm(pt.: psalmed, pp.: psalmed, prp.: psalming, pl.: psalms)
n. 圣诗,圣歌,诗篇
You can find this psalm in the Bible.
你可以在圣经上找到这篇赞美诗。

A hymn or psalm sung when the ministers enter at the opening of a service, especially in the Anglican Church.
圣餐礼开始时唱的赞美诗牧师开始宗教仪式时,特别是在英国圣公会教堂中唱的圣歌或赞美诗
psephology
n. 选举学
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pseudo
假的,冒充的
This apparent interest of his in modern music is completely pseudo.
他对现代音乐显露出的雅兴纯属自欺欺人.
pseudonym
n. 匿名,假名,笔名
George Eliot was the pseudonym of Mary Ann Evans.
乔治·艾略特是玛丽·安·埃文斯的笔名.

She writes under a pseudonym.
她用笔名发表作品.
pseudopod
n. 假足,伪足
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psyche
n. 赛克,灵魂,精神
Is aggression an essential part of the human psyche?
损人利己是否是人心灵的主宰?

In psychoanalysis, the division of the psyche that is conscious, most immediately controls thought and behavior, and is most in touch with external reality.
自我在精神分析学中指有意识的最直接地控制思想和行为,与外部世界联系也最多的那部分自我
psychedelic
a. 引起幻觉的

n. 迷幻药
Mescalin and LSD are psychedelic drugs.
仙人球毒 和麦角酸二乙基 胺都是迷幻药.

The subculture associated with psychedelic drugs.
迷幻世界与迷幻药有关的亚文化
psychiatric
a. 精神病的
It must be so small that present methods of psychiatric diagnosis cannot find it.
这一定很小,目前精神病的诊断方法还发现不了。

The method of psychiatric therapy originated by Sigmund Freud in which free association, dream interpretation, and analysis of resistance and transference are used to explore repressed or unconscious impulses, anxieties, and internal conflicts.
心理分析由西格蒙德·弗洛伊德创立的一套精神治疗的方法,用自由联系、对梦的阐释和对抵抗和移情的分析来研究被压抑或无意识的冲动、焦虑和内心冲突
psychiatrist
n. 精神病医师,精神病学家
The Home Secretary asked a consultant psychiatrist to determine whether she ought to be released(or transferred to hospital) on health grounds.
内务大臣叫精神病顾问医生决定是否应该由于健康原因将她释放(或转移到医院)。
psychiatry
n. 精神病学
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psychic(pl.: psychics)
a. 灵魂的,精神的,心灵的,对超自然力敏感的;通灵的



n. 巫师,灵媒,心灵研究
Development of a physical disorder or illness resulting from psychic, rather than physiological, factors.
精神起因一种由心理因素而不是生理因素引起的身体机能失调或疾病

A period of life characterized by physiological and psychic change that marks the end of the reproductive capacity of women and terminates with the completion of menopause.
绝经期,更年期生命的一个阶段,特征是标志妇女生殖能力终结及以停经完成为结束的生理、心理变化
psycho(pl.: psychos)
a. 心理学上的

n. 心理学
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psychoanalysis
n. 心理分析
A licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis.
心理分析医生有开业许可证的心理分析医生

In psychoanalysis, the conscious.
觉察力在精神分析中所指的觉察力
psychoanalyst
n. 精神分析学家
The symposium is topped and tailed by a story which puts Christ's case against God, and one which puts a patient's case against his psychoanalyst.
研讨会开头和结尾分别增加了将基督置于上帝的对立面,将病人置于精神分析家对立面的虚构情况的讨论。
psychological
a. 心理(学)的
There could be some psychological explanation for his bad health.
他的健康不佳可能有心理上的原因。

Inhibition of natural impulses may cause psychological problems.
压抑自然的冲动可能会引起心理上的问题。
psychologically
ad. 精神上,心理上
Faceless, bodiless"virtual" communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationships formed through it may be shallower.
和面对面的交谈相比,这种见不着面、看不见人的“虚”的交流可能会使人从心理上缺乏满足感。人们通过这种交流结下的友谊也不会太深。

Relating to or being a method of childbirth in which the expectant mother is prepared psychologically and physically to give birth without the use of drugs.
心理助产法的与一种生孩子方法有关的或这种方法的,在该法中怀孕的母亲不借助麻醉药而是在心理和身体上作充分的准备
psychologist(pl.: psychologists)
n. 心理学家
Austrian psychologist. He shared a1973 Nobel Prize for studies of individual and social behavior patterns.
洛伦茨,康拉德·扎迦利1903-1989奥地利心理学家。因在个人与社会行为方式方面的研究而获1973年诺贝尔奖

The psychologist always assign work to each researcher.
这位心理学家总是将工作分派给每个研究员。
psychology(pl.: psychologies)
n. 心理学
I am always interested in psychology.
我一直对心理学感兴趣。

We need some male subjects for a psychology experiment.
我们需要几个男子作心理学实验对象.
psychopathic
a. 精神病的
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psychopathology
n. 精神病理学
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psychosis(pl.: psychoses)
n. 精神病,精神不正常,精神状态
Tending to induce hallucinations, delusions, or other symptoms of a psychosis. Used of a drug.
拟精神幻觉的能引起幻觉、幻想或其它精神病症状的,用于药物

Is the word `psychosis' part of your idiolect?
在你的个人言语中使用psychosis这个词吗?
psychosomatic
a. 受心理影响的,经神身体相关的
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psychotherapist
n. 精神治疗医师
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psychotherapy(pl.: psychotherapies)
n. 心理疗法,精神疗法
A therapeutic approach that incorporates breathing, movement, body exercises, psychotherapy, and free expression of feelings to enhance self-awareness and well-being and relieve physical and emotional tension.
生物疗法一种治疗方法,通过协调呼吸、运动、体操、心理疗法,以及自如表达感情以增强自我意识和健康快乐并减轻肉体与情感上的紧张状态

The psychotherapy is carried out in small interactive groups.
这种心理治疗是在一起活动的小组之间进行的.
psychotic
n.&a. 精神病的,疯子
Any of various depressant drugs used to reduce tension or anxiety and to treat psychotic states.
安定药镇定性药物,用来减轻紧张状态或焦虑并治疗精神病症

A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur, often strenuously defended with apparent logic and reason.
妄想狂,偏执狂一种通常用表面的逻辑和道理来设想的具烦扰或夸大妄想特征的精神错乱症
ptarmigan(pl.: ptarmigan)
n. 松鸡类
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pterodactyl
n. 翼手龙
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Ptolemy(pl.: Ptolemies)
托勒密(公元2世纪的古希腊天文学家、地理学家、数学家,地心说的创立者)
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pub
n. 酒吧,酒馆
We ate our meal at a roadside pub.
我们是在路旁的一家小酒馆里吃的饭。

They were chucked out of the pub for being too rowdy.
他们因为太吵闹被撵出酒馆.
puberty
n. 青春期
A boy's voice cracks (ie becomes deeper) at puberty.
男孩在青春期嗓音改变(声音变粗).

Reaching or having reached puberty.
快到或已经到青春期的
pubescent
a. 青春期
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public
a. 公共的,公众的

n. 公众,民众
The town has its own public library and public gardens.
那城市有自己的公用图书馆和公园。

The town gardens are open to the public from sunrise to the sunset daily.
市立公园每天从早到晚对公众开放。
public domain
公共领域
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public housing
政府为低收入者所建的住房
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public interest
公共利益
The debate aroused not a speck of public interest.
这次争论没有引起公众丝毫的兴趣。

Public interest centres on the outcome of next week's by-election.
公众的注意力集中在下周的补选结果上。
public opinion
公众舆论
Public opinion was moving strongly in favor of disarmament.
公众舆论正在强烈支持裁军。

Public opinion is against him.
舆论对他不利。
public prosecutor
检查官
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public relations
n. 与公众的联系
She has shown a flair for public relations from the beginnings.
他从一开始就已经显露出从事公共关系工作的天赋。

A public relation firm handle all our publicity.
一家公共关系公司负责处理我们的全部广告宣传工作。
public school
公立学校

n. 公学
The Public School system is often seen to be the sacred cow of the upper classes.
公学制常常被看作是上层阶级神圣不可侵犯的事物。

One solution to the problem of religious instruction that many public schools have adopted is a system of released time for religious instruction.
许多公立学校所采取的一项解决宗教教育问题的办法是为宗教教育腾出一定的时间。
publican
n. 收税员, 酒馆老板
That publican of the bar is a woman.
那家酒馆的老板是个女的。
publication(pl.: publications)
n. 出版,发行,出版物,公布,发表
The book is ready for publication.
这本书已准备好随时出版。

The library gets the usual monthly publications.
这家图书馆订的是那些常见的月刊。
publicist(pl.: publicists)
n. 国际法学家,政治评论家,政治记者
He was a distinguished publicist.
他是一位卓越的宣传家。
publicity
n. 公众的注意,宣传,宣扬,宣传品,广告
The matter received wide publicity.
这件事已是众所周知。

The newspaper gave much publicity to the concert.
报纸对这次音乐会进行了充分报道。
publicize(pt.: publicized, pp.: publicized, prp.: publicizing)
v. 宣传,公布,广告
A large, usually printed placard, bill, or announcement, often illustrated, that is posted to advertise or publicize something.
海报通常印刷而成的大布告、招贴或公告,常附有插图,张贴以用来宣传或公布某事
publicly
ad. 公开地
She rapped the Minister publicly for his indiscreet remarks.
她公开斥责那位大臣言论失当.

After the defeat two generals were publicly disgraced.
那两位将军吃了败仗之後, 在公众心目中威望扫地.
publish(pt.: published, pp.: published, prp.: publishing)
v. 出版

vt. 出版,发行
He has published quite a lot of articles.
他发表了不少文章。

Her book was published last year.
她的书去年发表了。
publisher(pl.: publishers)
n. 出版者,发行人
The writer refused to make further negotiations with their publisher.
那位作家拒绝和他们的出版社进一步商讨。

Several publishers are competing in the same market.
几家出版公司正在同一市场上进行竞争。
publishing
n. 出版
The publishing house infringed his copyright.
出版社侵犯了他的版权。

The government has sought an injunction preventing the paper from publishing the story.
政府已经申请禁令,禁止该报发表此事。
puck
圆盘
Physical control of the ball or puck by a player or team.
控球球员或球队对球或曲棍球的身体控制

In such a position as to be able to play or receive a ball or puck legally.
非越位的处于这种位置,以便在不违反规则的条件下踢球或接同伴的传球
pucker(pt.: puckered, pp.: puckered, prp.: puckering, pl.: puckers)
vt. 折叠

n. 皱纹
The child's face puckered up and he began to cry.
那孩子脸一皱哭了起来。

The dress fitted badly and puckered at the waist.
这件连衣裙不合身,腰部很皱。
puckish
a. 爱恶作剧的,精灵似的,淘气的,顽皮的
暂无例句
pudding(pl.: puddings)
n. 布丁
What's for pudding today?
今天吃什么甜点心?

The pudding was made with evaporated milk.
这布丁是用淡炼乳做的.
puddle(pt.: puddled, pp.: puddled, prp.: puddling, pl.: puddles)
n. 水池,地上积水,胶泥

v. 搅浊,在泥污中打滚,排尿
The puddle is full of water.
水坑里充满了水。

He stepped lightly over the puddle.
他敏捷地跨过泥水坑。
pueblo(pl.: pueblo)
普韦布洛(美国科罗拉多州中部一城市)
A pueblo of northern New Mexico northeast of the town of Taos. Population, 1,030.
陶斯美国新墨西哥州北部一村庄,位于陶斯镇的东北。人口1,030

A Pueblo people located north-northeast of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
陶斯人一支居住于美国新墨西哥州圣大菲城东北偏北的普埃布洛印地安人中的成员
puerile
a. 孩子气的,天真的,未成熟的
John made mincemeat of all her arguments, and said that he had never heard anything so puerile before.
约翰把她的论点驳得体无完肤,并说他从来没有听过这样幼稚可笑的道理。
puerperal
a. 分娩的
暂无例句
Puerto Rico
n. 波多黎各
An island of the West Indies east of Puerto Rico. It is the largest of the British Virgin Islands.
托托拉岛西印度群岛中一岛屿,位于波多黎各以东,它是英属维尔金群岛中最大的一个岛屿
puff(pt.: puffed, pp.: puffed, prp.: puffing, pl.: puffs)
n. 一阵喷烟,粉扑,泡夫

v. 喷出,张开,夸张
He blew out the candles with a single puff.
他一口气吹灭了蜡烛。

His speech was just puff.
他的发言尽是吹捧而已。
puffs
n. 被动的水下发射控制的现实性研究
He blew out the candles with a single puff.
他一口气吹灭了蜡烛。

There was a puff of steam from the engine before it stopped.
机车喷出一股蒸气後就停了下来.
pugilism
n. 拳击,搏击
暂无例句
pugnacious
a. 好斗的
A pugnacious, unyielding, or determined person.
好斗者好斗的、不屈服的或有毅力的人
pugnacity
n. 好斗性
暂无例句
puissance
n. 力,势,权力
暂无例句
puissant
a. 强力的,强盛的,有权力的
暂无例句
puke(pt.: puked, pp.: puked, prp.: puking)
v.&n. 呕吐
The baby puked (up) all over me.
这小孩儿吐了我一身.

It makes me want to puke (ie It disgusts me)!
这真让人恶心(使我感到厌恶)!
pulchritude
n. 美丽
暂无例句
pulchritudinous
a. 美丽的
暂无例句
pull(pt.: pulled, pp.: pulled, prp.: pulling, pl.: pulls)
n. 拉,拖,拉绳

vi. 拔,拉,拖

vt. 拉
Don't pull my hair!
别扯我的头发!

Some advertisements have no pull at all.
有些广告毫无吸引力。
pullet
n. 小母鸡,小姑娘
暂无例句
pulley(pt.: pulleyed, pp.: pulleyed, prp.: pulleying, pl.: pulleys)
n. 滑车,滑轮
The pulley of the clothes line jumped the track and Mother's washing fell down.
晾衣服绳子的滑轮脱绳了,妈妈洗的衣服掉了下来。

A rope passed through an overhead pulley, as at the top of a mast, that is used for hoisting.
吊绳用于提升事物的穿过高架滑轮的绳索,如在杆的顶端
pullover
n. 毛线套衫
The hot water shrank my pullover.
我的套头毛衣遇热水後收缩了.

The pullover stretched (ie out of shape) after I had worn it a few times.
这件套头毛衣我穿了几次之後就撑大了(变形了).
pullulate(pt.: pullulated, pp.: pullulated, prp.: pullulating)
v. 繁殖,剧增
暂无例句
pull-up
引体向上
暂无例句
pulmonary
a. 肺的,肺状的
A pulmonary disease of horses that is characterized by respiratory irregularities, such as coughing, and is noticeable especially after exercise or in cold weather.
肺气肿马所患的肺部疾病,其症状是呼吸系统不正常,例如咳嗽,在奔跑之后或是寒冷季节尤为明显
pulp(pt.: pulped, pp.: pulped, prp.: pulping, pl.: pulps)
n. 果肉,纸浆

v. 化成纸浆,除去...果肉,制成纸浆
A banana is mainly pulp, except for its skin.
香蕉除了果皮之外,主要是果肉。

These vegetables have been boiling too long; they're cooked to a pulp.
这些蔬菜煮的时间太长了,都煮成糊了。
pulpit(pl.: pulpits)
n. 讲道坛
The policy was condemned (ie by clergymen) from the pulpit.
该项政策受到神职人员的谴责.
pulsar
n. 电波球体
暂无例句
pulsate(pt.: pulsated, pp.: pulsated, prp.: pulsating)
v. 搏动,悸动,有规律的鼓动
The air seemed to pulsate with the bright light.
空气似乎随着亮光而颤动。
pulse
n. 脉冲,脉波,脉搏

v. 跳动,脉跳
He knew the pulse of the people.
他了解人民的意向。

The excitement quickened my pulse.
激动使我的心跳加快。
pulverize(pt.: pulverized, pp.: pulverized, prp.: pulverizing)
v. 磨成粉,粉碎
He pulverized the opposition with the force of his oratory.
他能言善辩把对方驳得体无完肤.
puma(pl.: pumas)
n. 美洲狮
The hunt for the puma began in a small village where a woman picking blackberries saw"a large cat" only five yards away from her.
捕捉这只美洲狮的行动是从一个小村子开始的,在那里有位采草莓的妇女曾看到一只“大山猫”离她只有五码远。

The search proved difficult, for the puma was often observed at one place in the morning and at another place twenty miles away in the evening.
搜捕工作证明是很困难的,因为人们看到的这只美洲狮常常是早上在一个地方,而晚上又在二十英里之外的另一个地方。
pummel(pt.: pummeled, pp.: pummeled, prp.: pummeling)
v. (用拳)接连地打,打击
The child pummelled his mother angrily as she carried him home.
那孩子因其母带他回家而生气地捶打著母亲.

The child pummels his mother angrily as she carries him home.
那孩子因其母带他回家而生气地捶打著母亲。
pump
n. 抽水机,打气筒

v. 抽水,打气,盘问
The heart pumps blood into the veins.
心脏把血液送至血管。

It's hard work to pump facts into unwilling students.
向不自觉的学生灌输知识并非易事。
pumpernickel
n. 裸麦粗面包
暂无例句
pumpkin(pl.: pumpkins)
n. 南瓜
His wife made some pumpkin pies for supper.
他妻子做了一些南瓜馅饼作晚餐。

A lantern made from a hollowed pumpkin with a carved face, usually displayed on Halloween.
杰克灯,南瓜灯把南瓜挖空并雕成人面形状,通常在万圣节出现
pun(pt.: punned, pp.: punned, prp.: punning)
n. 双关语
He's always punning and I don't find it funny.
他老是使用双关语, 我觉得很没意思.

The slogan was a pun on the name of the product.
那广告用语与其产品名称一语双关.
punch
n. 打洞器,钻孔机,殴打

v. 以拳重击,开洞,剪票

n. 酒、水、糖等制成的鸡尾酒
They cut holes on the sheet of metal with a punch press.
他们用冲床在金属板上打孔。

The conductor punched his bus ticket.
售票员用剪票夹在他的汽车票上打孔。
punch line
n. 点睛之笔
暂无例句
punching
n. 拳打(动名词作名词用,不可数)
Small pieces of paper or cardboard generated by punching holes in paper tape or data cards.
孔屑在纸带或数据卡片上打孔所产生的小纸屑或硬纸片

They cut holes on the sheet of metal with a punch press.
他们用冲床在金属板上打孔。
punctilious
a. 精密细心的,一丝苟的,拘泥形式的
暂无例句
punctual
a. 严守时刻的,准时的,正点的
My cat makes a punctual appearance at mealtimes.
我的猫一到用餐时间就会准时出现。

We cannot guarantee the punctual arrival of trains in fogy weather.
雾天我们不能保证火车准时到达。
punctuality
n. 准时
Neurotic about punctuality.
过敏性的神经官能症的

How's that for punctuality?
你对遵守时间有什麽看法?
punctually
ad. 准时地
Please make every endeavour to arrive punctually.
请尽量准时到达.

Thank heavens the ship was late leaving! Had it left punctually, we should have missed it.
谢天谢地,船开晚了!要是准时开,我们就搭不上了。
punctuate(pt.: punctuated, pp.: punctuated, prp.: punctuating)
vt. 强调(加标点于,不时打断发言等)
He punctuatedhis remarks with thumps on the table.
他讲话时不时地捶著桌子.

The announcement was punctuated by cheers from the crowd.
在宣布过程中, 群众的欢呼声此起彼伏.
punctuation
n. 标点
Our teacher has a bee in his bonnet about punctuation.
我们的老师没完没了地琢磨著标点符号.

Our teacher is very fussy about punctuation.
我们的老师对标点符号非常重视.
punctuation mark
n. 标点符号
A written or printed symbol used for punctuation; a punctuation mark.
标点符号书写或打印的用作标点的符号;标点符号
puncture(pt.: punctured, pp.: punctured, prp.: puncturing, pl.: punctures)
n. 刺穿
I've got a puncture and my spare is flat too!
我的车胎扎破了, 备用的也瘪了!

I had a narrow shave yesterday when I had a puncture on the motorway, but fortunately I was able to keep the car in control until I could pull over and stop.
昨天在公路上行驶时,我的车轮胎被戳破了,我真是死里逃生,幸好我能控制住车直到停下。
pundit
n. 学者,梵学者,博学的人
The pundits disagree on the best way of dealing with the problem.
如何妥善处理这一问题, 专家众说纷纭.

A political pundit.
政治评论家
pungency
n. 刺激性,尖刻
暂无例句
pungent
a. 苦痛的,刺激性的,严厉的
He exhaled the pungent odor of garlic.
他散发出刺鼻的大蒜味。

Sharp or pungent to the smell.
浓烈的气味辛辣或浓烈的
punish(pt.: punished, pp.: punished, prp.: punishing)
惩罚,处罚
Dangerous driving should be severely punished.
危险驾驶应受严惩。

Their teacher punished them for their rudeness.
老师因为他们态度粗鲁而责罚他们。
punishment(pl.: punishments)
n. 惩罚
The engine can withstand a great deal of punishment.
这台发动机坚固耐用。

The punishment inflicted on them was too mild.
他们受的惩罚太轻。
punitive
a. 刑罚的,惩罚的
Effective, punitive, or destructive action.
有效的行为有效的、惩罚的或破坏性的行为

Exacting retribution; punitive.
复仇性的;制裁性的
punk
a. 颓废派的

n. (俚)阿飞,朋克
I will drop the boy a hint and suggest that he might find it easier to find a job if he got rid of the green punk hair style.
我会暗示那男孩,如果他理掉那绿色的朋克式发型,他也许会发现找工作会容易些。

I just can't relate to (ie appreciate) punk music.
我对蓬克摇滚音乐简直一窍不通.
punt
(橄榄球)踢凌空球
She soon learned to punt.
她很快就学会了撑方头平底船.

They punted along the river.
他们撑著方头平底船沿河航行.
puny
a. 微小的,不足取的
What a puny creature!
多瘦小啊!

They laughed at my puny efforts at rock-climbing.
他们取笑我在攀岩活动中的那可怜劲儿。
pup(pt.: pupped, pp.: pupped, prp.: pupping, pl.: pups)
n. 小狗,幼兽,幼畜
All the pups were having a rough-and-tumble in the garden.
小狗都正在花园里又叫又闹.

You've been sold a pup -- that house is nearly falling down!
你上当了--那所房子都要塌了!
pupa(pl.: pupas)
n. 蛹
The children tore the cocoon open to see if there was a pupa.
孩子们撕开蚕茧看看里面有没有蛹。

Enclosed in an oval, horny case. Used of an insect pupa.
壳内的封闭在椭圆形角质壳内的。用于一虫蛹
pupil(pl.: pupils)
n. 瞳孔,学生,小学生
How many pupils are there in your class?
你的班里有多少名小学生?

The painting is the work of a pupil of Rembrandt.
这幅画是伦勃朗的一位弟子的作品。
puppet(pl.: puppets)
n. 木偶,傀儡
Are we the puppets of fate?
我们是听任命运摆布的傀儡吗?

The revolutionist planned to overturn this puppet regime.
革命者计划推翻傀儡政府。
puppeteer(pt.: puppeteered, pp.: puppeteered, prp.: puppeteering)
n. 演木偶剧的人
暂无例句
puppetry(pl.: puppetries)
n. (总称)木偶,木偶制作(或演出)
暂无例句
puppy(pl.: puppies)
n. 小狗
My father bought me a puppy as a birthday gift.
父亲给我买了一只小狗作为生日礼物。

The puppy was fawning on its master.
小狗朝着主人摇尾乞怜。
purblind
a. 半盲的,惺松眼的,愚钝的
暂无例句
purchasable
a. 可买到的
A purchasable senator.
腐化堕落的参议员

Steel plate purchasable if so purchase price and delivery time expect?
能否购得钢板?若可能,约何时发货,价格如何?
purchase(pt.: purchased, pp.: purchased, prp.: purchasing, pl.: purchases)
n. 购买,购买的物品

v. 购买
He managed to secure a loan to purchase a house.
他设法弄到一笔贷款买了一栋房子。

She made several purchases in the dress shop.
她在服装店里买了几样东西。
purchaser(pl.: purchasers)
n. 买方,购买者
The purchaser of the house will pay the deposit next week.
买房者下星期付定金。

The shares of the firm will be owned by many purchasers.
那家公司的股票由购买者所有。
pure
a. 纯的,纯洁的,纯理论的,抽象的,完全的
Is this garment made of pure wool, or of wool mixed with nylon?
这件衣服是纯羊毛的,还是羊毛与尼龙混纺的 ?

She is a pure girl.
她是一个纯洁的女孩。
purebred
a. (动物)纯种的
暂无例句
puree
n. 菜泥,果泥
Make a puree of the vegetables.
做蔬菜泥吧.

She fed the baby on pureed carrots.
她用胡萝卜泥喂养那婴儿.
purely
ad. 纯粹地,清洁地,贞淑地
The question is purely academic.
这是一个纯学术性的问题。

His conclusions are purely speculative.
他的结论完全是推测而来的。
purgation
n. 净化,洗罪
暂无例句
purgative
n. 泻药
Take some purgative and it will help you purge your bowels of bad matter.
吃点泻药有助于你将肠胃中的有害物质除去。

Causing evacuation, especially of the bowels; purgative.
排泄的,排除的引起腹泻,尤指肠泻的;净肠的
purgatory(pl.: purgatories)
n. 灵魂的净化,涤罪,炼狱

a. 涤罪的
He's so impatient that waiting in queues is sheer purgatory for him.
他毫无耐性,对他来说排队等候完全是活受罪。

The threat of a neglected cold is for doctor what the threat of purgatory is for priest- a gold mine.
被忽视的感冒所构成的威胁对医生来说,正如地狱所构成的威胁之对牧师——都是一座金矿。
purge(pt.: purged, pp.: purged, prp.: purging, pl.: purges)
n. 整肃,清除,泻药

v. 清除,泻,整肃
We may purge water by distillation.
我们可以用蒸馏法使水净化。

A dose of this stuff will purge you!
这种药只须一剂就能让你通便!
purification
n. 净化(提纯)
Purification of water may be achieved by distillation.
水的净化可由蒸馏获得。

Reading a good book may bring purification to souls.
读一本好书可以带来心灵的净化。
purify(pt.: purified, pp.: purified, prp.: purifying)
v. 纯净,净化,去除
You can purify the water by distilling.
你可以通过蒸馏来净化水。

The act or an instance of cleansing or purifying.
净化洗涤或净化的行为或情况
Puritan
n.&a. 清教徒(的)
He is too much of a puritan to enjoy dancing.
他在生活上过于奉行清教徒式的原则,所以不能领略跳舞的乐趣。

As a Puritan, he is strict in moral and religion.
作为清教徒,他的道德和宗教观念都很严格。
puritanical
a. 极端拘谨的
暂无例句
purity
n. 纯净,纯正,纯粹
We must ensure the purity of drinking water.
我们必须确保饮用水的纯净。

It's a soprano of great compass and of great purity.
这是一种音域宽广,高度纯正的女高音。
purlieu
n. 森林边缘地,常去的地方,范围,界限
暂无例句
purloin(pt.: purloined, pp.: purloined, prp.: purloining)
v. 偷窃
暂无例句
purple(pt.: purpled, pp.: purpled, prp.: purpling)
a. 紫色的

n. 紫色
That girl likes to wear purple dresses.
那个女孩喜欢穿紫色的衣服。

He was born to the purple.
他出身皇族。
purport(pt.: purported, pp.: purported, prp.: purporting)
n. 意义,要旨,大要

v. 意味著,做为...要旨,要领是...
The purport of the statement is that the firm is bankrupt.
该项声明大意是说该商行已经破产。

The purport of what he said is that he is right.
他说话的涵义是说他是对的。
purpose(pt.: purposed, pp.: purposed, prp.: purposing, pl.: purposes)
n. 目的,意图
Did you come to London for the purpose of seeing your family, or for business purposes?
你到伦敦来的目的是为了要看望家人还是为了公事?

She seems to do these things on purpose.
她似乎是有意地做这些事。
purposeful
a. 有目的的
They dealt with the problem in a purposeful way.
他们处理这问题很果断.

Purposeful or industrious activity; enterprise.
企图,进取心有目的的、勤勉刻苦的行动;进取心
purposefully
有目的地

自觉地
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purr(pt.: purred, pp.: purred, prp.: purring)
v. 姑噜姑噜叫,发出喉音

n. 姑噜姑噜声
The cat purred loudly.
那只猫大声地发出呼噜呼噜声。

I heard a car engine purring smoothly.
我听到一辆汽车发动机发出平稳的轰隆声。
purse(pt.: pursed, pp.: pursed, prp.: pursing, pl.: purses)
n. 钱包, 资金,金钱,财富

v. 皱起,使缩拢
Her purse was stolen when she was on the bus.
她的手袋在公共汽车上被偷了。

The loss of her purse caused her much inconvenience.
丢失钱包给她带来了诸多不便。
purser(pl.: pursers)
会计员,出纳员
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pursuance
n. 追求,实行
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pursuant
adjective [after verb] FORMAL OR LEGAL

according to 按照(根据,与...致,合乎,和-一致)
A decision of the local authority pursuant to the power and duties impose upon it by the statutory code.
地方政府根据成文法(典)所给予的权力和义务所作出的决定。
pursue(pt.: pursued, pp.: pursued, prp.: pursuing)
v. 追捕,追求,继续从事
The police are pursuing an escaped prisoner.
警方正在追捕一名越狱的逃犯。

The government is pursuing a policy of non-intervention.
政府正奉行不干预政策。
pursuer(pl.: pursuers)
n. 从事者,追赶者,追求者
He managed to avoid his pursuers.
他设法甩掉了那些追捕者。

I know she has many pursuers.
我知道她的追求者很多。
pursuit(pl.: pursuits)
n. 追求,追赶,工作
He exercises everyday in pursuit of health.
他为了健康而每天锻炼。

What's your favorite pursuit?
你的爱好是什么?
purvey(pt.: purveyed, pp.: purveyed, prp.: purveying)
v. 供给,供应
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purveyance
n. 粮食的供给
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purveyor(pl.: purveyors)
n. 供应粮食者
Mozart was, after all, not a mere purveyor of music but one of the supreme dramatic geniuses of all time.
莫扎特毕竟不仅是作曲家,而且是空前的最大戏剧天才之一。

A purveyor of lies.
谎言的传播者
purview
n. 范围
These are questions that lie outside/that do not come within the purview of our inquiry.
这些问题不在我们的调查范围之内.
pus
n. 脓
The tip of an abscess, a boil, or a pimple, in which pus forms.
脓头中间有脓液的脓疮、疖或丘疹的顶端

Discharge or waste, such as pus or feces, from a living organism.
排出物从生命体排生物或废物,如脓、屎、尿等
push(pt.: pushed, pp.: pushed, prp.: pushing, pl.: pushes)
n. 推,奋力,决心

v. 推,挤,逼迫
He pushed her into making a decision.
他催促她做出决定。

You may stop the machine by pushing this button.
你按下这个按钮就可以关机。
push-button
按钮

a. 用按钮操纵的
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pushcart
n. 手推车
He has come up in the world since he peddled his own baked goods from a pushcart.
他是靠用手推车兜售自己烤制的食品而得以发迹的。
pusher
n. (毒品等的)非法销售者
The neighbourhood pusher got Joe a fix.
邻里的不法商贩给乔打了一针毒品。
pushover
n. (俚)易于征服或控制的人
The examination was a pushover; I knew all the answers.
那次考试很容易,题目的答案我全都知道。
pushup
n. 上推(垮砂,砂眼);俯卧撑
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pushy
a. 强求的
He made himself unpopular by being so pushy.
他特别喜欢出风头, 所以人缘不好.
pusillanimous
a. 懦弱的,胆小的
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puss
n. (爱称)小猫儿,少女
Here puss, puss!
过来,猫咪!

She's a sly puss.
她是个刁滑的姑娘.
pussy
n. 小猫,少女,女性的阴部

a. 多脓的
The baby was playing with his pussy.
孩子正和他的猫嬉戏。
put(pt.: put, pp.: put, prp.: putting)
v. (put, put) 放,安置
I want to know how to put this in French.
我想知道如何用法语来表达这件事。

He put some more wood on the fire.
他在火里加了一些柴。
putative
a. 假定的
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Putonghua
n. 普通话
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putrefaction
n. 腐败,腐败物
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putrefy(pt.: putrefied, pp.: putrefied, prp.: putrefying)
v. 使腐烂
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putrid
a. 腐臭的
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putsch
n. 起义,叛乱
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putt(pt.: putted, pp.: putted, prp.: putting)
(高尔夫球)推杆
John tried to help the putt fall by using body English.
约翰尽量把身体扭向洞口方向以期高尔夫球能落进洞内。

I am merely putt forward toe opinion(that) we shall dine out to save time.
我刚才只是主张应该外出就餐,以节省时间。
puttee(pl.: puttees)
n. 绑腿,裹腿
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puzzle(pt.: puzzled, pp.: puzzled, prp.: puzzling, pl.: puzzles)
n. 难题,迷惑

v. 使...困惑,为难
The question puzzled me.
这个问题把我难住了。

He stood there watching with puzzled despair.
他束手无策地站在那儿看着。
puzzled
v. 困惑

vbl. 困惑
His deliverance from the prison puzzled us.
他被从监狱释放使我们困惑不已。

She listened with a puzzled expression on her face.
她脸上带著困惑的表情在倾听著。
puzzlement
n. 迷惑
He stared at the words in complete puzzlement.
他注视著那些语句, 茫然不解.

Suggesting puzzlement; questioning.
疑惑的表示困惑的;有疑问的
puzzling
a. 令人迷惑的,茫然不知所措的,莫名其妙的
She's been puzzling over his strange letter for weeks.
她几个星期也琢磨不透他那封奇怪的来信.

The teacher's explanation clarify the puzzling problem.
老师的说明澄清了困扰的问题。
pygmy(pl.: pygmies)
n. 矮人,侏儒
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pyjama
n. [常用复数形式](宽大的)睡衣裤
He had lost his case and had to borrow Tom's pyjamas.
他丢失了手提箱,不得不向汤姆借睡衣。

Put on the electric fire and warm your pyjamas before putting them on.
把电炉打开,在穿睡衣睡裤之前把它们先烤热。
pyjamas
n. 睡衣
No rational person would go to work in his pyjamas.
任何神智正常的人都不会穿着睡衣去上班。

Pyjamas made from flammable material have been removed from most shop.
大部分商店都不再出售用易燃材料做的睡衣了。
pylon
n. 高压电线架,桥塔
The helicopter lifted up the steel pylon, transported it to the site, and dropped it gently into place.
直升飞机把高压电缆铁塔吊起,运至工地,然后轻轻放下使之就位。
pyramid(pt.: pyramided, pp.: pyramided, prp.: pyramiding, pl.: pyramids)
n. 金字塔
Egypt is famous for its grand pyramids.
埃及以巨大的金字塔闻名。

A pyramid of stones marked the spot.
那地点用一堆堆成金字塔形状的石头作了标记。
pyre
n. 火葬柴堆
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pyridine
n. 吡啶,氮苯
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pyromania
n. 纵火狂
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pyromaniac
n. 放火狂

a. 放火狂的
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pyrrhic
a. 付出极大代价而获得的
So it looks as it the politicians have won. My only point is that it has been a Pyrrhic victory. In no country in the world are politicians held in greater or more open division than they are here.
因此,看起来政治家们取得了胜利。我惟一的想法是,他们为此付出了惨重的代价,未免得不偿失。世界上其他任何一个国家的政治家之间的分歧都没有这里的政治家之间的分歧那么大,那么公开。
Pythagoras
n. 毕达哥拉斯
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python
n. 丹舌,大蟒,巨蟒
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Qingdao
青岛
I can not make up my mind where to go for my holiday; I'm divided Xian and Qingdao.
我决定不下到底去哪儿度假,是去西安还是去青岛。

By that time they should have fetched up in Qingdao.
到那时候他们应该已经抵达青岛了。
quack
n. 庸医,(指鸭)呷呷地叫, 大声闲聊, 吹嘘

n. (鸭子)呷呷叫声, 庸医, 骗子

adj. 骗人
He is a quack doctor.
他是个庸医。

A quack cure.
庸医般的治疗
quad
n. 四边形(象限,四倍,四心线组,嵌块)

vt 用空铅填
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quadrangle
n. 四边形
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quadrant(pl.: quadrants)
象限
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quadrilateral
n. 四边形
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quadruped
n. 四足兽
The part of the body of a human being or quadruped on either side of the backbone and between the ribs and hips.
腰部人类或四足动物的身体部分,位于脊柱两侧,肋骨与臀部之间

A joint, as of a bird or quadruped, corresponding to the human elbow.
关节,肘部鸟或四肢动物的关节,相当于人的肘
quadruple(pt.: quadrupled, pp.: quadrupled, prp.: quadrupling)
ad.&a. 四倍的(地)

n. (使)乘四倍

v. (使)成四倍
Their profits have quadrupled/They have quadrupled their profits in ten years.
他们的利润十年中增长至四倍[他们使利润在十年中增长至四倍].
quaff(pt.: quaffed, pp.: quaffed, prp.: quaffing, pl.: quaffs)
v. 一口气喝干,大口地喝

n. 一饮而尽,痛饮
We quaffed wine last night.
我们昨晚畅饮了一次酒。

He is quaffing his beer by the pint.
他论品脱地大喝啤酒。
quagmire
n. 沼泽(绝境)
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quail
n. 鹌鹑
I quailed with fear at the thought of telling her the bad news.
想到要告诉她这个坏消息,我就害怕得发抖。

A group of animals or birds, especially larks or quail.
一群动物,一群鸟一群动物或鸟,尤指云雀或鹌鹑
quaint
a. 古雅的,离奇有趣的,奇怪的
What a quaint little building!
多么古雅的一座小房子啊!

Quaint dialect words.
古怪的方言单词
quaintly
ad. 古雅别致,离奇有趣地, 优雅地
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quake(pt.: quaked, pp.: quaked, prp.: quaking, pl.: quakes)
n. 地震
I stood there quaking with fear.
我站在那里,害怕得直发抖。

The ground quaked under his feet.
大地在他的脚下震动。
Quaker
n. 教友派信徒
Quakers strongly oppose violence and war.
教友派信徒们强烈反对暴力和战争。

The twelve presidents who held office from1890 to1963 represented religious denominations as follows: two Methodists, two Presbyterians, two Baptists, one Unitarian, one Dutch Reformed, one Congregationalist, one Quaker, one Episcopalian, and one Roman Catholic.
从1890年到1963年任职的十二位总统所属的教派如下:两位卫理公会教徒,两位长老会教徒,两位浸礼会教徒,一位唯一神派教徒,一位荷兰新教徒,一位公理会教徒,一位公谊会教徒,一位圣公会教徒,一位罗马天主教徒。
qualification(pl.: qualifications)
n. 资格,条件,限制
He's got all the right qualifications but is temperamentally unsuitable.
他具备一切合格的条件,惟独性情不适合。

What sort of qualifications do you need for the job?
做这项工作需要什么资格?
qualifications
n. 资格,条件
What sort of qualifications do you need for the job?
做这项工作需要什么资格?

He's got all the right qualifications but is temperamentally unsuitable.
他具备一切合格的条件,惟独性情不适合。
qualified
a. 有资格的

vbl. 取得资格
An English system of land tenure from Anglo-Saxon times to1926 that provided for the equal division of land among all qualified heirs.
财产保有权一种英国的土地保有制度,始于盎格鲁-撒克逊时期,废于1926年,即把其土地平均分配给有资格的继承人

There is only one man qualified for the job.
仅有一个人能胜任这个工作。
qualifier
n. 给与资格的人,限定物,限定句
The final brings together four qualifiers from each heat.
有四名初赛获胜者进入决赛.
qualify(pt.: qualified, pp.: qualified, prp.: qualifying)
v. 取得资格,有资格
Eighteen-year-olds qualify to vote.
年满十八岁者有选举权.

Your passport qualifies you to receive free medical treatment.
你所持的护照可使你享有免费医疗.
qualitative
a. 性质上的,质的,定性的
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quality(pl.: qualities)
n. 品质,特质,才能
He shows quality of leadership.
他显示出领导才能。

The quality of service in this restaurant has improved a lot.
这个饭店的服务质量已经有了很大改善。
quality control
n. 质量管理, 质量控制
Production manager: Initiated quality control resulting in a reduction in working hours by20% while increasing productivity by25%.
生产部经理:引入质量控制,使工作时数减少了20%,而生产力则提高了25%。

Imperfect articles are rejected by our quality control.
我们进行质量检验时,有缺陷的产品均予剔除。
qualm(pl.: qualms)
n. 疑惧,紧张不安
He had/felt no serious qualms about concealing the information from the police.
他向警方隐瞒实情而并未感到十分不妥.

Emma herself suffered from no such qualms, for she was certain that Mr. Elton was as much in love with Harriet as Harriet---through Emma's instigation---was with him.
爱玛自己倒是心安理得,因为她确信埃尔顿先生对哈里特十分钟情,而哈里特——在她的鼓动之下——对他也有同样的爱慕之心。
quandary(pl.: quandaries)
n. 困惑,迷惑,为难
I am in a quandary, for this situation is totally unforeseen.
我陷入困惑,因为这个局面完全没有被预料到。

I was put in a great quandary.
我陷于进退两难的窘境。
quantifiable
a. 可以计量的
A school of psychology that confines itself to the study of observable and quantifiable aspects of behavior and excludes subjective phenomena, such as emotions or motives.
行为科学主义心理学的一个流派,着重研究行为中可以观察到的、可以量化的方面,排除主观现象,如感情或动机
quantify(pt.: quantified, pp.: quantified, prp.: quantifying)
v. 定量,表示份量,称量,量化
The cost of the flood damage is impossible to quantify.
这次水灾的损失是无可估量的.
quantitative
a. 数量的,定量的
The substitution of one metrical unit for another, especially the substitution of two short syllables for one long syllable in quantitative verse.
长音节的拆分或替换一个韵律元素替代另一个,尤指在数量韵文中用两个短音节替代一个长音节

Having no fixed quantitative value.
变量的没有固定数量值的
quantity(pl.: quantities)
n. 量,数量,大量
It was a bad year for films, in terms of both quantity and quality.
今年的电影无论从数量上还是质量上都说不上好。

This company is more concerned with quality than with quantity.
这家公司对质量比对产量更重视.
quantization
量子化,数字化
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quantize(pt.: quantized, pp.: quantized, prp.: quantizing)
量化,数字转换
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quantum(pl.: quanta)
n. 分配量,额,量
Liability was admitted by the defendant, but the case went to trial because they could not agree the quantum of damages.
被告承认有责任,但案子还是拿到法庭审判,因为双方当事人不能就损害赔偿金金额达成协议。

This discovery marks a quantum leap forward in the fight against cancer.
这一发现标志著治疗癌症的 一大突破.
quarantine(pt.: quarantined, pp.: quarantined, prp.: quarantining)
n. 隔离,封锁交通,检疫期间

v. 检疫,停止交涉
He had been kept in quarantine for a week.
他接受了一星期的检疫隔离。

Quarantine restriction have been lifted on import animal from that country.
对来自那个国家的进口动物的检疫限制已被解除。
quark
夸克
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quarrel
n. 吵架,反目,怨言

v. 吵架,争论,挑剔
I got involved in a quarrel about the price.
我被卷入了一场有关价格的争吵。

I don't quarrel with what you say, but with how you say it.
我并不在意你说了什么,而是不满意你说话的那种方式。
quarrelsome
a. 喜欢争吵的
He is a quarrelsome person.
他是个爱争论的人。

The diary portrays his family as quarrelsome and malicious.
日记中描述了他家反宅乱的事.
quarry
n. 采石场,猎获物,出处

v. 挖出,苦心找出
They are quarrying in old manuscripts.
他们正在旧手稿中寻找资料。

Detectives kept the quarry under surveillance for weeks.
侦探们监测那个目标已有好几个星期了。
quart(pl.: quarts)
n. 夸脱
He still takes his quarts.
他现在还是照常喝大满杯的啤酒。

One fifth of a gallon or four fifths of a quart of liquor.
五分之一加仑或一夸脱酒的五分之四
quarter(pt.: quartered, pp.: quartered, prp.: quartering, pl.: quarters)
a. 四分之一的

n. 四分之一,一刻钟

vt. 四等分
It's a quarter past ten.
现在是十点一刻。

The rent is due at the end of each quarter.
缴纳租金以每季度末为期限。
quarterback(pt.: quarterbacked, pp.: quarterbacked, prp.: quarterbacking)
vt. 操纵(对...发号施令)
A new or substitute offensive play called by the quarterback or a defensive formation called by a linebacker at the line of scrimmage as an adjustment to the opposing side's formation.
改变打法一种在橄榄球争球线上作为就对方阵势的调整,由四分卫发令的新的或替代进攻打法,或由后卫发令的防守阵势

The quarterback was mobbed by the defensive line.
四分卫遭到防守线球员猛烈攻击
quarterly(pl.: quarterlies)
a. 季度的

ad. 每季一次

n. 季刊
For future transaction we are pleased to grant you credit facilities, and shall submit a quarterly statement.
为了将来处理方便起见,我们确认贵公司信用,并乐于给你方提供按季结算。

A monetary allowance, wage, or payment made or received quarterly.
按季收付的款项按季度发放或收到的津贴、工资或付款
quarters
n. 营房,住处
Married quarters are houses where soldiers live with their families.
已婚人员营房是军人与其眷属所住的宿舍。

The soldiers grappled with the enemy at close quarters.
士兵短兵相接地同敌人格斗。
quartet(pl.: quartets)
n. 四重奏
This quartet represents a major new trend in modern music.
这首四重奏的曲子反映了现代音乐中一种主要的新趋向.

The string quartet is a kind of delicate chamber music.
弦乐四重奏是一种优雅的室内乐。
quartz
n. 石英
The prospectors have discovered such minerals as calcite, quartz and asbestos here.
探矿人员在这里发现了方解石、石英、石棉等矿藏。

A mineral, especially a transparent form of quartz, having a crystalline structure, often characterized by external planar faces.
水晶一种具有晶体结构的矿石,尤指石英的一种透明形态,通常其晶面在同一平面上
quasar
n. 恒星状球体,半星球体,类星球体
A lunar occultation of a quasar.
类星体的月星掩测定
quash
v. 压碎,镇定,镇压
The applicant seek judicial review to quash the bind-over order.
申请人请求司法检查以便废除责令某人守法的命令。

The appeal court quash the care order make by the juvenile court.
上诉法院宣布少年法院发出的照看命令无效。
quasi
a. 类似的,外表的
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quaver(pt.: quavered, pp.: quavered, prp.: quavering, pl.: quavers)
n. 颤音

vi. 用颤声说(唱),震动,颤抖
The children quavered out their little song.
孩子们颤悠悠地唱出了一支歌.

You could hear the quaver in her voice.
她的声音中能听出有些颤抖.
quay(pl.: quays)
n. 码头
We tied (the boat) up alongside the quay.
我们把船停泊在码头处.

We moored alongside the quay.
我们靠码头停泊.
queasy
a. 催吐的,使人呕吐的,反胃的;不稳定的、不确定的.
I feel sort of queasy.
我有些恶心.

Dizzy or queasy.
迷惑的或令人作呕的
Quebec
n. 魁北克(加拿大港市省名)
A town of southern Quebec, Canada, a suburb of Montreal. Population, 37,346.
安茹加拿大魁北克南部的一个城镇,蒙特利尔的郊区,人口37,346

An inhabitant of French descent living in Canada, especially Quebec, or in Louisiana.
法裔加人祖籍法国,现住加拿大的人,尤其是魁北克人或是在路易斯安那的人
queen(pt.: queened, pp.: queened, prp.: queening, pl.: queens)
n. 女王,王后
Queen Marie Antoinette of France was the wife of Louis the 16th.
法国玛丽安东妮皇后是路易十六的妻子。

Since her promotion she queens it over everyone else in the office.
她获提升後对办事处所有的人都发号施令。
queen-size
大号的
暂无例句
Queensland
昆士兰州(澳大利亚)
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queer(pt.: queered, pp.: queered, prp.: queering, pl.: queers)
n. 同性恋者

a. 奇怪的,不舒服的,可疑的
Her queer way of dressing attracted the attention of the passerby.
她古怪的着装方式引起了过路人的注意。

There is something queer about him.
他有些古怪。
quell(pt.: quelled, pp.: quelled, prp.: quelling)
v. 压制,平息,镇定
The government's reassurances have done nothing to quell the doubts of the public.
政府的再次保证并没有消除公众的疑虑。

The police have been called in to quell a minor disturbance.
警察奉命出动以平息一场小规模的骚乱。
quench(pt.: quenched, pp.: quenched, prp.: quenching)
v. 熄减,结束,冷浸,解渴
Hot steel is quenched to harden it.
烧热的钢淬火使它坚硬。

Water will quench a fire.
水可以灭火。
querulous
a. 鸣不平的,发牢骚的,易怒的
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query(pt.: queried, pp.: queried, prp.: querying, pl.: queries)
n. 疑问,疑问号,质问

v. 问
The minister was queried about his plans for the industry.
有人向部长提出了工业计划问题。

Your interesting report raises several important queries.
你的精彩报告引出了几个重要问题。
quest(pt.: quested, pp.: quested, prp.: questing, pl.: quests)
n. 探索,寻求

v. 寻找,找,追寻猎物
The quest for gold was difficult.
寻找金矿是很困难的。

The lawyer was on a quest for further evidence.
律师正在到处找寻更多的证据。
question(pt.: questioned, pp.: questioned, prp.: questioning, pl.: questions)
n. 问题,疑问,疑问句

v. 询问,审问,怀疑
May I ask a question?
我可以问一个问题吗?

I would never question his honesty.
我对他的诚实绝不怀疑。
questionable
a. 可疑的,可置疑的
Such a questionable assertion is sure to provoke criticism.
这种有问题的主张肯定会招致非议。

The man looks questionable.
这个男人看上去很可疑。
questioner
n. 质问者,发问者
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questioning
质问
By clever questioning they trapped him into making a confession.
他们用巧妙的提问诱使他招认了。

The police detained him for questioning.
警方对他进行拘留审问.
questionnaire(pl.: questionnaires)
n. 调查表
Please complete and return the enclosed questionnaire.
所附问卷请填妥交回。

We gave them some questionnaires for collecting data.
为了收集数据我们发给他们一些调查表。
queue(pt.: queued, pp.: queued, prp.: queuing, pl.: queues)
n. 行列,长队

v. 排队

vi. 排长队
We queued up for the bus.
我们排队等公共汽车。

People are queuing to buy tickets.
人们正排队买票。
quibble(pt.: quibbled, pp.: quibbled, prp.: quibbling)
n. 遁辞,谬论,双关话

v. 推托,说模棱两可的话,说俏皮话
A petty distinction or objection; a quibble.
遁辞微不足道的区别或反对;遁辞

An equivocation; a quibble.
遁辞模棱两可的话;遁辞
quick
a. 快的,迅速的

ad. 快,迅速地

n.皮下(尤指指甲下)细嫩或敏感的肉;活肉
He is quick to understand.
他理解能力强。

He gave a quick answer to the teacher's question.
他对老师的提问作出了迅速的回答。
quicken(pt.: quickened, pp.: quickened, prp.: quickening)
v. 加快,使...有生气,鼓舞
Your heart beat will quicken when you run up the stairs.
跑上楼梯时,心跳会加速。

We quickened our pace.
我们加快了步速。
quickie
n. 草草完成的劣品
I've just made some coffee have you time for a quickie?
我刚煮好咖啡--你能抽空儿喝点儿吗?

My husband and I are so busy that we only have time for quickie.
我丈夫和我都很忙,我们只有时间草草完事。
quickly
ad. 快,迅速
He adjusted himself very quickly to the heat of the country.
他很快使自己适应了这个国家炎热的天气。

The news of her death circulated quickly.
她死去的消息迅速传开。
quicksand
n. 流沙
A place filled with mud or quicksand that is a hazard to cattle.
沼穴充满泥浆或流沙的地方,可对牛群构成威胁
quick-witted
a. 反应灵敏的
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quid
n. 咀嚼物,烟草块

n.(英国口语)一英镑(单复同型)
Something held in the mouth and chewed, such as a quid of tobacco.
咀嚼物,口嚼烟块放在口中进行咀嚼的东西,如烟草块

Please accept the use of our cottage as a quid pro quo for lending us your car.
请尽管使用我们的村舍, 以酬谢借给我们汽车之事.
quiescent
a. 静止的,不活动的,寂静的
It is unlikely that such an extremist organization will remain quiescent for long.
这种过激的组织是不太可能长期沉默的.

Quiescent. Used especially of a disease.
静止的静止的。尤指一种疾病
quiet(pt.: quieted, pp.: quieted, prp.: quieting)
n. 安静,闲适,平静

a. 安静的,静止的,宁静的

v. 静止,使...减少,使...安心
When he quieted down, I began to tell him the truth.
当他平静下来时,我开始告诉他实情。

Ask him to keep quiet.
让汤姆保持安静。
quieten(pt.: quietened, pp.: quietened, prp.: quietening)
v. (使)平静下来
Quieten down and get on with your work.
静下心来继续工作吧.
quietly
a. 寂静地,静止地

ad. 安静地,平静地
She sang so quietly that I could hardly hear her.
她唱的声音很小, 我几乎听不见.

The children seem to be totally incapable of working quietly by themselves.
这些孩子似乎完全不能安静地自己做功课。
quietness
n. 平静,安定,安静
We enjoyed the quietness of the country.
我们喜欢乡村的平静。

After the quietness of home and school, university has been almost frightening.
过惯了家庭和中学的平静生活之後,大学简直有些可怕了。
quietude
n. 安静,静止
Quietude is the crown of life.
人生何为先,宁静为桂冠。
quill(pt.: quilled, pp.: quilled, prp.: quilling, pl.: quills)
n. 羽茎,大翎毛,鹅毛笔
The duke wrote a letter with a quill pen.
公爵用一根羽毛笔写信。
quilt(pt.: quilted, pp.: quilted, prp.: quilting, pl.: quilts)
n. 被子
He bought a heavy quilt for the winter.
他买了一床厚被子过冬。

Quilt a skirt.
缝制裙子
quinine
n. 奎宁
Quinine is used as medicine against malaria.
奎宁是用来治疗疟疾的药物。

Quinine is a specific for malaria.
奎宁是治疗疟疾的特效药.
quintessence
n. 精粹,(物体)最纯粹的形体,典型
He is the quintessence oftact and politeness.
他处世谦恭得体.

Her book captures the quintessence of Renaissance humanism.
她的书抓住了文艺复兴时期人文主义的精髓.
quintet
五位字节
The first item on the program is woodwind quintet.
节目单上的第一个节目是木管五重奏。
quintuplet(pl.: quintuplets)
n. 五胞胎之一
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quip(pt.: quipped, pp.: quipped, prp.: quipping)
n. 警句,名言,讽刺

v. 说讽刺的话,嘲弄,托辞
`Who overslept this morning?' She quipped.
`今天早晨谁睡过头了?'她风趣地问.

Quips and cranks.
妙语和警句
quirk
n. 怪癖
He have a strange quirk of addressing his wife as Mrs Smith.
他很怪,把自己的妻子称作史密斯夫人。

By a quirk of fate they have booked into the same hotel.
由於命运的捉弄,他们住进同一家旅馆。
quisling
n. 卖国贼,内奸
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quit(pt.: quit, pp.: quit, prp.: quitting)
v. 离开,辞职,停止
I've quit my job.
我辞职了。

You cannot quit smoking too soon.
你愈早戒烟愈好。
quite
ad. 很,十分
The boy has quite recovered.
这男孩已彻底恢复健康。

He was quite young.
他相当年轻。
quitter
n. 轻易停止的人,懒人,无志气的人
I've asked you to do this for me because I know you're not a quitter.
我要求你为我做这件事, 因为我知道你做事不虎头蛇尾.
quiver
n. 震动,颤抖,箭袋

v. 颤抖,振动
The old man quivered with rage.
这位老人气得发抖。

He felt a quiver of excitement.
他感到激动得发抖。
quixotic
a. 唐吉诃德式的, 狂想家的
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quiz(pt.: quizzed, pp.: quizzed, prp.: quizzing, pl.: quizzes)
n. 小考,随堂测验,恶作剧

v. 简单测验,恶作剧
We will have a quiz tomorrow morning.
我们明天早晨进行一个小测验。

Match your skill against the experts in this quiz.
在这一测验中你与专家较量一下技巧吧。
quizzical
a. 可笑的(嘲弄的,好奇的)
暂无例句
quondam
a. 过去的,以前的
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quorum
n. 法定人数
Do we have a quorum?
我们有法定人数吗?

How many members make a quorum?
起码的法定人数是多少?
quota(pl.: quotas)
n. 配额,限额
The quota on import cars has been lifted.
对汽车的进口配额已被取消。

A share or quota, as of troops, contributed to a general effort.
分遣队为全体之努力而作出贡献的部分或配额,如部队的分遣队
quotation(pl.: quotations)
n. 1.引语,语录

2.报价单

3.行情表
I found a mistake in this quotation.
我在这段引文中发现了一个错误。

They gave me a quotation for mending the roof.
他们给了我修理屋顶的报价单。
quotation mark
引号
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quote(pt.: quoted, pp.: quoted, prp.: quoting, pl.: quotes)
n. 引用

v. 引述,举证,报价
The price they quoted was very low.
他们报的价很低。

He quotes the Bible to support his beliefs.
他引用《圣经》来支持他的信仰。
quotidian
a. 每日的,平凡的
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quotient
n. 商
He got a small quotient of his father's property.
他得到了他父亲财产的一小部分。

The number obtained by dividing one quantity by another. In 45/3=15, 15 is the quotient.
商将一个量除以另一个量而获得的数。在45÷3=15这个等式中,15是商
rabbi(pl.: rabbis)
n. 犹太的法学博士,法师,先生
The rabbi makes pastoral visits every Tuesday.
犹太教教士每星期二对教友进行访问。

The office or function of a rabbi.
犹太法学博士的身份或职位
rabbit
n. 兔子
I'm just a rabbit at tennis.
我网球打得很差劲。

The eagle dived down on the rabbit.
那只鹰向兔子猛扑下来。
rabble
n. 乌合之众,暴民,下等人
The rabbles met on the square to oppose their new mayor.
平民们在广场上集会反对他们的新市长。

The rabble soon grew violent and unmanageable.
暴民们很快地变得狂暴和无法控制。
rabid
a. 猛烈的,热烈的,急进的
A rabid football fan.
狂热的足球迷
rabies
n. 狂犬病
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race
n. 种族,赛跑

v. 赛跑,竞赛
He is against race prejudice.
他反对种族歧视。

She came second in the race.
她在比赛中得了第二名。
racecourse
n. 赛马跑道,赛马场
There is the members' enclosure at the racecourse.
那儿是这个赛马场上的会员座区。

The success was because in those days, there were no betting-shops. The law of the land said you could only bet at a racecourse.
成功的秘诀是由于在那个时候没有赌场。当时的法律规定只能在赛马场下赌。
racehorse
n. 赛马用的马
A fine racehorse.
经过极强训练的赛马
racer
n. 赛马者,比赛者,比赛用汽车
The racer meant to win the500-mile race at all hazards.
这位竞赛者决心不顾一切危险,赢得这场500英里的车赛。

The racer meant to win the500-meter race at all risks.
这个参赛者下定决心无论如何要赢得500公尺赛跑的胜利。
racetrack(pl.: racetracks)
n. 跑道(共振加速器中粒子轨道)
One complete round or circuit, especially of a racetrack.
一圈跑道完整封闭的一圈,尤指跑道

A position at a distance from the inside or center, as of a playing field or racetrack.
界外,外侧位置远离,如运动场或跑道的内部或中心的位置
racial
a. 种族的
We should not have racial discrimination.
我们不该有种族歧视。

A district of Los Angeles, California. It was the scene of severe racial tensions and violence in1965.
瓦茨,乔治·弗雷德里克1817-1904英国画家,以其历史作品、画像和寓意画闻名,包括希望(1885年)
racially
ad. 种族地
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racing
a. 疾行的

vbl. 赛跑,疾行
A course or track for racing, especially harness racing.
赛道赛跑中用的路或跑道,尤指赛马

The cockpit of the driver's seat in a racing car is very small.
赛车的驾驶员座舱非常小。
racism
n. 民族的差别主义,人种偏见
Racism remains a touchy issue.
种族主义可是个要小心处理的问题.

Their comments smack of racism.
他们的评论有点种族偏见的味道.
racist
n. 民族差别主义者
I find his racist views totally repugnant.
我十分厌恶他的种族主义观点.

The ideology and practice of the Nazis, especially the policy of racist nationalism, national expansion, and state control of the economy.
纳粹主义纳粹党的意识和实施,尤其是种族国家主义,国家扩张,政府控制经济的政策
rack
n. 架,行李架,拷问台

v. 折磨,使...痛苦,加以拷问
He put his shoes on the rack.
他把鞋放在架子上。

Even after racking his brains he couldn't think of a single example.
即使绞尽脑汁,他还是连一个例子也想不出来。
racket
n. 球拍,喧闹纷乱
The students kicked up no end of a racket (ie were very noisy and boisterous) in the street.
这些学生在街上大吵大闹.

How did she get into the modelling racket?
她是怎样当上模特儿的?
racketeer(pt.: racketeered, pp.: racketeered, prp.: racketeering, pl.: racketeers)
n. 敲诈者,获取不正当钱财的人

v. 诈取钱财
Bribes paid to officials by racketeers for immunity from prosecution.
保护费诈骗勒索者为免于被起诉而向官员提供的贿赂
raconteur
n. 善于讲故事的人
German soldier and raconteur known for his fantastic stories about his adventures as a hunter, sportsman, and soldier.
闵希豪生,卡尔·弗雷德里希·希伦穆斯·冯1720-1797德国士兵,以善讲有关他做为猎人、运动员和士兵的冒险经历的荒诞故事而闻名

His grandfather was a fine raconteur, dredging up quite effortlessly, and with a great wealth of detail, scenes and incidents from his early life.
他的祖父是位很好讲故事的人,不废吹灰之力,就把他年轻时事情、场景,极详细地描绘出来。
racy
a. 保持原味的,活泼的,生动的
The script was a bit racy until the producer wielded his blue pencil.
在制片人挥动他那蓝色铅笔删改前,剧本有一些逃逗性。

Racy or scandalous gossip.
流言粗鄙下流或造谣中伤的流言
radar(pl.: radars)
n. 雷达
The watchtower followed the aircraft by radar.
了望塔通过雷达追踪这架飞机的飞行。

The radar scanned the sky for enemy planes.
雷达密切监视天空,搜索敌机。
radial
a. 光线的,光线状的,放射状的
暂无例句
radian
弧度
暂无例句
radiance
n. 光辉,闪烁
Her face with radiance absorbed me.
她那容光焕发的脸庞吸引了我。

The radiance of the sunset died away.
夕阳的余辉渐渐地消失了。
radiant
a. 发光的,明亮的,辐射的
Everything looked radiant in the morning sun.
在朝阳之下,万物焕然一新。

The sun is a radiant body.
太阳是一个发光体。
radiate(pt.: radiated, pp.: radiated, prp.: radiating)
v. 放射,散发,辐射
Five roads radiate from this roundabout.
有五条道路以这个环状交叉路为中心向各方伸展开。

Eight roads radiate from the square.
八条大道从广场呈辐射形伸展出去。
radiation(pl.: radiations)
n. 辐射
The news of the radiation leak caused widespread public alarm.
辐射泄露的消息引起了公众的普遍恐慌。

The most terrifying aspect of nuclear bombing is radiation.
核弹轰炸最可怕的一面是辐射。
radiator(pl.: radiators)
n. 暖气片,散热器
This car has a fan-cooled radiator.
这部汽车有一个由风扇散热的冷却器。

The dog nestled up against the warm radiator.
狗倚著暖烘烘的散热器.
radical(pl.: radicals)
n. 激进份子,原子团,激进派

a. 急进的,根本的,激进的,基本的,彻底的
The talks are aimed at radical reductions in the level of weapons.
那些会谈都以大幅度裁减军备为目标。

They called for a radical reform of our tax system.
他们要求对税收制度进行根本改革。
radically
ad. 根本地,完全地
All our previous ideas are now in the melting-pot; our jobs are bound to change radically.
我们从前的一切观念都正在改变, 我们的工作肯定要有很大变动.

There is only a formal resemblance between the two systems; they are in fact radically different.
这两种体系只是在表面上有某种相似之处, 其实根本不同.
radio(pt.: radioed, pp.: radioed, prp.: radioing, pl.: radios)
n. 收音机

v. 用无线电通讯
I heard the news on the radio.
我从广播中听到了这件事。

He asked me to turn on the radio for him.
他让我替他打开收音机。
radio frequency
n. 无线电频率
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radioactive
a. 放射性的
The radioactive waste should be buried deeply under the ground in sealed box.
这些放射性废物应该放在密封的箱子里深埋在地下。

The radioactive material is stored in a special radiation-proof container.
放射性材料贮存在防辐射的特殊容器内.
radioactivity
n. 放射性
Relating to or caused by radioactivity.
放射产生的关于放射性的或由放射性引起的

Russian-born American nuclear physicist known for his work on radioactivity and genetic information as well as his books popularizing theories of physics.
伽莫夫,乔治1904-1968俄国裔的美国核物理学家,因在射线遗传信息方面的研究和有关普及物理理论的书籍而闻名于世
radiochemistry
n. 放射化学
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radioisotope
n. 放射性同位素
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radiotherapy
n. 放射线疗法
A radioactive compound used in radiotherapy or diagnosis.
放射性药剂一种用于放射性治疗或诊断的放射性化合物
radish(pl.: radishes)
n. 萝卜
I bought a large bunch of radishes.
我买了一大捆萝卜。
radium
n. 镭
Radium and uranium are radioactive elements.
镭和铀是放射性元素.

Tell me when radium was found.
告诉我镭是什么时候被发现的。
radius(pl.: radiuses)
n. 半径
The police searched all the woods within a six-mile radius.
警察搜索了在周围六英里以内的树林各处。

We can compute the circular area with radius.
我们能用半径计算出圆的面积。
radix(pl.: radices)
基数,根
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radon
n. 氡
A radioactive, inert, gaseous isotope of radon, with a half-life of3.92 seconds.
锕射气氡的一种放射性的,惰性的和气态的同位素,其半衰期为3。92秒

Any of several radioactive gases that are isotopes of radon and are products of radioactive decay.
射气几种氡的同位素的放射性气体,是放射性物质衰变的产物
raffish
a. 名誉不好的,无赖的,卑鄙的
He was drinking cheap champagne with a raffish air.
他喝著廉价的香槟酒, 样子十分放荡.
raffle(pt.: raffled, pp.: raffled, prp.: raffling)
n. 废物(绳索什物)

vt 抽彩
The draw for the raffle takes place on Saturday.
抽彩仪式星期六举行.

My luck's in I won a new car in a raffle.
我的运气来了--在有奖抽彩中我得了一辆新汽车。
raft
n. 筏,救生艇,大量

v. 乘筏,制成筏
We found the shipwrecked sailors on a raft.
我们在一个木筏子上找到了失事船只的船员。

The raft was floating gently down the river.
筏子顺河水缓缓漂流.
rafter(pt.: raftered, pp.: raftered, prp.: raftering, pl.: rafters)
n. 椽,椽架屋顶

v. 装椽
The big rafter is visible in this room.
这间屋子粗大的椽子可以看得见。
rag
n. 破布,碎布

鲁尔煤矿(财富500强公司之一,总部所在地德国,主要经营采矿)
He cleaned the car with an oily rag.
他用一块沾油的抹布擦干净汽车。

I read it in the local rag.
我从本地的报纸上看到了这条消息。
ragamuffin
n. 衣衫褴褛的人
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rage(pt.: raged, pp.: raged, prp.: raging, pl.: rages)
n. 愤怒,情绪激动

v. 发怒,震怒,风行
He was mad with rage.
他快要气疯了。

The young girl has a rage for pop music.
这个年轻的女孩对流行音乐有狂热爱好。
ragged
a. 衣衫褴褛的,粗糙的,刺耳的
The sheep were herded into a ragged line.
这些羊被赶在一起,排成歪歪扭扭的一行。

The old man's ragged coat showed his poverty.
那个老人褴褛的衣衫表明他很穷困。
raging
a. 狂暴的
A pestilence was raging in that area.
瘟疫正在那个地方流行。

The place was a blazing, raging, roaring, etc inferno.
那地方是一片熊熊的、 滚滚的、 咆哮的...火海.
ragtime
n. 拉格泰姆音乐(期间在美国流行的一种音乐)
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raid(pt.: raided, pp.: raided, prp.: raiding, pl.: raids)
n. 突然袭击,搜捕

v. 劫掠,攫取,突击搜捕,袭击

vt. /
A security guard was killed in the bank raid.
这次银行抢劫案中有一名保安遇害。

The police will carry out a dawn raid.
警方将在拂晓展开突然搜查。
raider
n. 袭击者,侵入者
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rail
n. 栏杆,铁轨,扶手

v. 以横木围栏,铺铁轨
We'll travel by rail.
我们将坐火车旅行。

We installed a stainless steel towel rail on the wall.
我们在墙上装了一个不锈钢的挂毛巾的横杆。
railhead
n. 铁路端点(轨头,垂直刀架)
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railing(pl.: railings)
n. 栏杆
He tripped and bashed his head against the railing.
他跌了一跤, 头部撞在栏杆上了.

The space around the altar of a church for the clergy and sometimes the choir, often enclosed by a lattice or railing.
教堂高坛教堂内圣坛周围供牧师有时也供唱师班用的通常围以格子或栅栏的高坛,
raillery(pl.: railleries)
n. 善意的嘲弄
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railroad(pt.: railroaded, pp.: railroaded, prp.: railroading, pl.: railroads)
n. 铁路

v. 由铁道运输

vi. 由铁路运输
The workers were railroaded into signing the agreement.
工人们被逼着匆忙地签订了这个协议。

We will send the goods by railroad.
我们将用铁路运输。
railway(pl.: railways)
n. 铁路

v. 由铁道运输
A new railway is being built.
一条新铁路正在建造之中。

The goods were consigned to you by railway.
货物已由铁路托运到你处。
raiment
n. 衣服
The girl always complains about lacking suitable raiment.
这个女孩总是抱怨没有合适的衣服。
rain(pt.: rained, pp.: rained, prp.: raining, pl.: rains)
n. 雨

v. 下雨
The crops need rain.
农作物需要雨水。

It's raining hard.
雨下得很大。
rain forest
n. 热带雨林
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rainbow(pl.: rainbows)
n. 彩虹
A rainbow is usually seen after a heavy rain.
大雨之后常有彩虹。

Round about, piles of lime- stone glistened in all the colours of the rainbow.
周围一堆堆的石灰石,在彩虹一样的斑斓色彩中闪闪发光。
raincoat
n. 雨衣
She prepared for all possibilities by taking a sunhat, a raincoat and a woolly scarf.
她带了太阳帽、 雨衣和毛围巾, 一切有备无患.

He wasn't wearing his raincoat, he was carrying it over his arm.
他没穿著雨衣而是把它搭在胳膊上.
raindrop(pl.: raindrops)
n. 雨滴,雨点
Raindrops fell on my head.
雨滴落在我的头上。

Raindrop fall at a speed of about500 to1, 000 feet a minute.
雨点以每分钟大约五百到一千英尺的速度下降。
rained
动词rain的过去式
For ten hours it rained incessantly.
雨不停地下了10个钟头。

We had a moldy holiday - it rained every day.
我们的假日过得好无聊,每天都下雨。
rainfall(pl.: rainfalls)
n. 降雨量
This area has very low rainfall.
这个地区雨量稀少。

The rainfall averages 36 inches a year.
年降雨量平均为36英寸.
raining
下雨的
It's raining hard.
雨下得很大。

South winds in winter are a guarantee of rain in these parts.
在这一带,冬天刮南风是下雨的迹象。
rainstorm
n. 暴风雨
The sky clouded over; we could see there was going to be rainstorm.
"天空乌云密布,我们看得出快来暴风雨了。"

After the rainstorm, there were pools on the roads.
暴雨过後路上有许多水洼儿.
rainy
a. 多雨的,下雨的
Summer is a rainy season in China.
在中国,夏天是一个多雨的季节。

It's not always nice and sunny in miami, sometimes cloudy and rainy.
迈阿密的气候并非总是晴空丽日,有时也有阴天下雨的时候。
raise(pt.: raised, pp.: raised, prp.: raising, pl.: raises)
n. 上升,高地,增高

v. 升起,举起,饲养
She raised her finger to her lips as a sign for silence.
她举起一根手指放在唇边,示意肃静。

His long absence raised fears about his safety.
他长期不在引起了大家对他的安全的担心。
raised
a. 凸起的, 浮雕的, 有凸起花纹的, 发酵的
An article of bedding consisting of a pad of tufted cotton batting or similar material, used on a floor or on a raised frame as a mattress or comforter.
蒲团一种由分束棉絮或类似材料制成的垫子构成的寝具,当作床垫或盖被铺在地板或凸起的框架上

We've only raised 2000 so far; we're still 500 short (of the amount we need).
我们到目前为止才筹集到2000英镑, (离所需数目)还差500英镑.
raiser
n. 提高者,饲养者,栽培者
He is a cattle-raiser.
他是一个牛羊饲养者。
raisin(pl.: raisins)
n. 葡萄干
I asked him to bring me some raisins when he returns from Xinjiang.
我请求他从新疆回来时给我带些葡萄干。

Sour grapes are made into raisins or wine.
酸葡萄就做成葡萄干或葡萄酒。
rajah
n. <印> 王侯, 首长
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rake
n. 耙子,集赌金工具,向船尾的倾斜

v. 向船尾,了望,用耙子
I'll try and rake out something for you to wear.
我尽量找些东西给你穿。

The field had been raked.
田地已经耙平了。
rakish
a. 轻快的, 俏皮的, 潇洒的, 放荡的
She wore her hat at a rakish angle.
她把帽子戴得吊儿郎当的。
rally
n. 集会,重振旗鼓,示威运动

v. 重整旗鼓,恢复精神
They rallied to their leader's cause.
他们团结一致支持领袖的事业。

Her spirits rallied on hearing the good news.
她听到这个好消息精神又振作起来。
RAM
(random access memory)随机存取存储器
He rammed the tobacco into his pipe.
他把烟丝塞进烟斗。

The farmer keeps one ram and five ewes on his farm.
农夫在农场里养了一只公羊,五只母羊。
Ramadan
n. 斋月
Muslims fast during Ramadan.
穆斯林在赖买丹月斋戒.
ramble(pt.: rambled, pp.: rambled, prp.: rambling, pl.: rambles)
n. 漫步,闲谈

v. 漫步,漫谈,漫游
I like rambling around in the country.
我喜欢在乡间漫步。

The old man rambled about the past.
老者在聊过去的事情。
rambler
n. 漫步者,无目的地移动之物,攀缘蔷薇
暂无例句
rambling
a. 杂乱无章的
Covering a wide field of subjects; rambling.
主题不明的,东拉西扯的包含很大范围的主题;杂乱无章的

I like rambling around in the country.
我喜欢在乡间漫步。
rambunctious
a. 喧闹的,放纵的
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ramification
n. 分枝, 分叉, 衍生物, 支流
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ramify(pt.: ramified, pp.: ramified, prp.: ramifying)
v. (使)分枝, (使)分叉, (使)成网状
暂无例句
ramp
n. 斜坡,坡道,诈欺

v. 狂跳乱撞,乱冲,造倾斜路面
Drive the car up the ramp.
把汽车开到斜坡。

See the children ramping about in the playground.
你看孩子们在运动场上乱冲乱跳。
rampage(pt.: rampaged, pp.: rampaged, prp.: rampaging)
n. 暴怒

v. 狂暴地乱冲
The mob rampaged through the village.
这夥暴徒在村中横冲直撞.
rampant
a. 猖獗的,蔓延的,奔放的
Sickness was rampant in the country.
疾病在这个国家猖獗。

Deplored the rampant consumerism of contemporary society.
对当代社会中狂热的拜金思想深感遗憾
rampart(pt.: ramparted, pp.: ramparted, prp.: ramparting, pl.: ramparts)
n. 垒,壁垒,城墙

v. 用壁垒围绕,防卫,守卫
The rampart was destroyed totally.
壁垒被彻底摧毁了。

Surrounded with or as if with a rampart.
用城墙围绕的用城墙围绕的或类似于为城墙围绕的
ramshackle
a. 摇摇欲坠的
A ramshackle cabin in the woods.
林中一间要倒塌的棚屋
ran
v. 跑,跑步,延续
He ran fast enough to catch the thief.
他跑得飞快,足以抓住那小偷。

The little boy ran off to get his brother.
这个小男孩跑去找他的哥哥。
ranch(pt.: ranched, pp.: ranched, prp.: ranching, pl.: ranches)
n. 牧场
He is dreaming of owning a ranch in North America.
他正梦想着在北美洲拥有一片大牧场。

The owner or manager of a ranch; a rancher.
牧场主牧场的主人或经营人;牧场主
rancher
n. 大牧场工人,大牧场主
The owner or manager of a ranch; a rancher.
牧场主牧场的主人或经营人;牧场主
rancid
a. 腐臭的
The butter has gone/turned rancid.
这黄油已经哈喇了.

The grocer took back the rancid butter.
杂货店老板让把变了味的黄油退给了他。
rancor
n. 敌意,恨意
Bitterness of feeling; rancor.
深仇积怨感情上的怨恨;敌意

I have no rancor against him.
我对他无怨无仇。
rancorous
a. 怨恨的,憎恨的
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random
n. 随意,任意

a. 任意的,随便的,胡乱的
The librarian took a book at random from the shelf.
图书管理员从书架上随便拿了一本书。

Marked by a lack of care, accuracy, or organization; random.
漫无目的的缺乏谨慎、精确或组织性的;随意的
randomly
ad. 任意地,随便地,胡乱地
暂无例句
randomness
随机性
暂无例句
randy
a. 喧闹的,有劲的大声的,乱闹的

n. 挑剔的女人
Let go, you randy old goat!
放开我, 你这老色鬼!

Hey, Randy, have you had your lunch yet?
嘿,蓝迪,你吃午饭了吗?
rang
ring 的过去式
I was cooking in the kitchen when the telephone rang.
电话铃响的时候我正在厨房里做饭。

Their refusal rang the knell of our hopes.
他们的拒绝是我们希望破灭的凶兆。
range(pt.: ranged, pp.: ranged, prp.: ranging, pl.: ranges)
n. 范围,行列,射程

v. 排列,归类于,延伸

n. 山脉
Several cars are available within this price range.
在这个价格范围内,有好几种汽车可供选购。

The children's ages range from 8 to 15.
这些孩子们的年龄在8岁到15岁之间。
rangeland
n. <美>牧场, 放牧地
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ranger(pl.: rangers)
n. 守林人,骑警,突击队员
Ranger must be ready to deal with emergencies of all kinds.
国家公园管理员必须随时准备好处理各种紧急情况。
rank
n. 排名,等级,军衔,阶级

a. 繁茂的,恶臭的,讨厌的

v. 排列,归类于,列于
He is above me in rank.
他的级别比我高。

This tennis player ranked third in the world.
这位网球运动员排名世界第三。
ranking
a. 最高级的,一流的

n. 分等级,名次,队
He ranks with the best English authors.
他名列英国第一流的作家之中。

The riot police quickly fell into rank for action.
防暴警察迅速列队准备行动。
rankle(pt.: rankled, pp.: rankled, prp.: rankling)
v. 化脓,痛,使心痛
The insult still rankles in his mind.
他对那次受辱仍然耿耿于怀。

The insult still rankled in his mind.
他对那次受辱仍耿耿於怀.
ransack(pt.: ransacked, pp.: ransacked, prp.: ransacking)
v. 彻底搜索,洗劫

vt. 彻底搜索
The room had been thoroughly ransacked and the contents of drawers and cupboards lay in confusion on the floor.
房间已被彻底洗劫过,抽屉和橱柜里的东西都乱七八糟地摊在地板上。

Burglars ransacked the office of a91-year-old physician who is one of the last private doctors left in crime-ravaged Harlem, police said yesterday.
警方昨天说,小偷把九十一岁内科医生的诊所洗劫一空。在罪犯横行的哈莱姆区,诊所已所剩无几。
ransom(pt.: ransomed, pp.: ransomed, prp.: ransoming, pl.: ransoms)
n. 赎金,赎身,赎回
The family paid a ransom of 50000 dollars for the child's release.
那家人为了赎回孩子付了5万美元。

They had to ransom the kidnapped diplomat.
他们不得不赎回被绑架的外交官。
rant(pt.: ranted, pp.: ranted, prp.: ranting)
v. 咆哮, 激昂地说

n. 咆哮, 激昂的演说
He ranted (on) at me about my mistakes.
他大声数落我.

You can rant and rave at the fine, but you'll still have to pay it.
你闹也好, 骂也好, 罚金还是得交.
rap
n. 轻敲,拍击,责骂

v. 轻敲,厉声说出,叱责
The chairman rapped on the table for order.
主席敲击桌子以维持秩序。

There is a light rap at the door.
有轻轻的敲门声。
rapacious
a. 强夺的,贪欲的,贪婪的
A greedy, rapacious person.
贪心的或贪婪的人

A person of a rapacious, predatory, or profiteering nature.
贪婪的人具有贪婪、凶残或逐利性格的人
rapacity
n. 掠夺,贪婪
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rape
n. 抢夺,掠夺,强奸

v. 掠夺,抢夺,强奸
The enemy raped the country and killed many villagers.
敌人掠夺了这个地区,并且杀害了许多村民。

The rape of the countryside had a profound ravage on them.
对乡村的掠夺给他们造成严重创伤。
rapid
a. 迅速的,飞快的,急促的
He made rapid progress in his studies.
他学习上进步很快。

The intercession has made a rapid progress.
调解已经取得了很大的进展。
rapidity
n. 迅速,急速,速度
We are surprised by the rapidity of her recovery.
她恢复得那么快,我们都有些惊讶。

Rapidity or speed of motion; swiftness.
迅速,快速运动的快速或速度;迅速
rapidly
ad. 迅速地
He was rapidly leaving the others behind.
他迅速地把其他人甩在后面。

The company developed rapidly under his administration.
在他的管理下,公司发展得很快。
rapids
n. 急流,湍流
They fell into the seething waters of the rapids.
他们跌进了汹涌的急流中。

The boat shot the rapids.
那条船穿过急流。
rapine
n. 劫掠,掠夺
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rapist
n. 强奸者
I think that all rapists should be strung up.
我认为所有的强奸犯都应该被绞死。
rapport
n. 关系,同意,一致
Father and son have a great rapport.
父子情深.

The actor developed a close rapport with his audience.
该演员与观众建立了密切的关系.
rapprochement
n. 友好关系的建立(恢复友好关系)
暂无例句
rapscallion
n. 流氓, 恶棍
暂无例句
rapt
a. 全神贯注的,入迷的,出神的
We listened to her amazing story with rapt attention.
我们全神贯注地倾听她讲的惊人故事。
rapture(pt.: raptured, pp.: raptured, prp.: rapturing, pl.: raptures)
n. 狂喜

v. 使狂喜
The mother gazed with rapture at her new born baby.
母亲着迷地凝视着她刚出生的婴儿。

He fall into rapture over classic music.
他对古典音乐喜爱若狂。
rapturous
a. 着迷的,狂喜的
Her new novel was greeted by reviewers with rapturous applause.
她的新小说备受书评家推崇.
rare
a. 稀罕的,罕见的,珍贵的
He's devoted his whole life to the protection of the rare animals.
他终生献身于珍稀动物的保护。

Those rare books are shelved in the East Library.
那些珍贵的书籍都放在图书馆东馆的架子上。
rarefied
a. 稀薄的
暂无例句
rarely
ad. 很少,难得
I rarely meet him.
我很少见到他。

Rarely did he fail to keep his promise.
他真的很难得失信。
rarity(pl.: rarities)
n. 稀薄(稀有,珍品)
I have ancient scrolls and other rarities.
我有古书卷等珍品。

These stamps have great value because of their rarity.
这些罕见的邮票非常珍贵。
rascal(pl.: rascals)
n. 流氓,坏蛋,淘气鬼
You lucky rascal!
你这个幸运的家伙!

The boy is nothing but a rascal.
这个男孩是个小淘气。
rash
a. 轻率的,匆忙的,卤莽的

n. 疹子,皮疹
Don't do anything rash.
不要鲁莽行事。

While you have this rash you are still infectious.
身上还有这种疹子, 就仍然有传染性.
rashly
ad. 莽撞地,冒失地
He spent money rashly [lavishly].
他花钱很随便[大手大脚]。

Some people jump rashly to the conclusion that something must be wrong.
有些人轻率地得出结论说一定是出了什麽问题。
rashness
n. 疹:皮肤上短暂出现的疹子,如荨麻疹、药疹和病毒疹,轻率,鲁莽
That valour which is not found on prudence call rashness.
未经深思熟虑的勇武只能称作轻率。

Rashness is the result of ignorance, hesitation of think.
轻率是无知的结果,犹豫是思考的产物。
raspberry(pl.: raspberries)
n. 覆盆子,舌头放在唇间发出的声音
The teacher get a raspberry as she turn her back.
该教师转过身去时有人用舌与唇发出嘲笑她的声音。

The boss and his secretary bell gave Jack the raspberry today.
今天老板和他的秘书两人对杰克咂舌砸唇的。
raspy
a. 刺耳的,粗糙的,易怒的
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raster
光栅,扫描线
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rat(pt.: ratted, pp.: ratted, prp.: ratting, pl.: rats)
n. 鼠

v. 背叛,背信
But you promised to help us, you rat!
可是你答应过要帮我们的忙,你这言而无信的小人!

They said they'd help but they've ratted on us.
他们说要帮助我们,可是他们食言了。
rat race
n. 商业上竞争,事业上竞争
At the age of60, my father was at last able to get out of the rat race in the city and buy a house in the quiet country side.
我父亲在60岁时终于得以摆脱城市中你争我夺的无情竞争,在僻静的乡下买了一幢房子。

Dad want to get out of the rat race and move back to his hometown.
父亲想离开无休无止的竞争,回到他的故乡。
rate
n. 比率,等级,价格

v. 估价,认为,检定等级
He is generally rated as one of the best modern writers.
他被公认为现代最杰出的作家之一。

They drove at a steady rate.
他们以平稳的速度开车。
rated
额定的
His house was rated at$300 a year.
他的房子估计每年应交300美元的税。

He is generally rated as one of the best modern writers.
他被公认为现代最杰出的作家之一。
rather
ad. 宁可,宁愿,有些,相当
These shoes are rather too big.
这双鞋有点太大了。

I would rather stay at home.
我宁可呆在家里。
ratification
n. 批准,认可
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ratify(pt.: ratified, pp.: ratified, prp.: ratifying)
v. 批准,认可
These files have been ratified.
这些文件已经批准生效。

The government has ratified the project.
政府已经批准了这个项目。
rating
n. 等级
The rating system is undergoing some/a complete restructuring.
房地产税制正在进行某些[全面的]调整.

Having an acceptable credit rating.
信用好的有令人满意的信用等级的
ratio(pl.: ratios)
n. 比,比率
The ratio of schoolboys to schoolgirls is 2 to 1.
男学生和女学生的比例是2比1。

Men outnumber women here in the ratio of three to one.
此地男子数量以三比一超过女子。
ratiocination
n. 推理,推论
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ration(pt.: rationed, pp.: rationed, prp.: rationing, pl.: rations)
n. 定额,定量,配给
We were rationed to two eggs a week.
每周配给我们两个鸡蛋。

The soldiers were given their rations of food.
士兵们分得了他们的给养口粮。
rational(pl.: rationals)
a. 合理的,理性的

n. 有理数
Man is a rational being.
人是有理性的生物。

The quality or condition of being rational.
合理性合乎理性的性质或状态
rationale
n. 基本原理(理论基础的说明,原理的阐述)
I do not understand the rationale behind the decision to sell the warehouse.
我不明白在出售仓库的决定后面有什么原由。
rationalism
n. 理性主义,唯理论
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rationality(pl.: rationalities)
n. 理性
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rationalization
n. 合理化
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rationalize(pt.: rationalized, pp.: rationalized, prp.: rationalizing)
vt. 合理化(合理地说明,使...消根)
She rationalized her decision to abandon her baby by saying she could not afford to keep it.
她为抛弃婴儿事辩称自己抚养不起.

He's constantly rationalizing.
他总是不断反省是否言行合理.
rationally
ad. 理性地
My parents say I talked rationally enough but for me the time after the accident was total blank.
父母说,我说话倒相当清醒,可是对我来说,在事故发生后的那段时间,我头脑中完全是一片空白。
rationing
n. 定量供应
Rationing water during the drought.
在干旱时期定量供应水

The Government may have to introduce petrol rationing.
政府可能不得不实行汽油限量供应。
rattan
n. 藤,藤茎,藤杖
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rattle(pt.: rattled, pp.: rattled, prp.: rattling, pl.: rattles)
v. 使...嘎嘎响,喋喋不休地说,急促地谈

vt 使...慌乱, 激动
The child rattled away merrily.
那孩子快活地喋喋不休地说着。

The boy put some stones in a tin box and made them rattle.
男孩把一些石子放在铁盒子里,然后摇得哗啦哗啦地响。
rattlesnake
n. 响尾蛇
A rattlesnake is a really mean creature.
响尾蛇是很凶的动物.

We saw a real live rattlesnake!
我们看到一条真的响尾蛇!
raucous
a. 沙声的,粗声的,刺耳的
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ravage(pt.: ravaged, pp.: ravaged, prp.: ravaging, pl.: ravages)
n. 破坏,蹂躏

v. 毁坏,破坏,掠夺
The forests were ravaged by fire.
森林毁于火灾。

Bands of soldiers ravaged the village.
成群的士兵洗劫了村庄。
rave(pt.: raved, pp.: raved, prp.: raving, pl.: raves)
n. 狂吼,狂暴

v. 愤怒地说,叫嚷,咆哮
He wrote a rave review of that book.
他写了一篇对那本书大捧特捧的评论。

You can rant and rave at the fine, but you'll still have to pay it.
你闹也好, 骂也好, 罚金还是得交.
ravel(pt.: raveled, pp.: raveled, prp.: raveling)
v. 散开,解除
Bind the edge of the rug so that it won't ravel.
给地毯镶个边以免开线.
raven
n. 大乌鸦

a. 乌黑的

v. 掠夺
The lion was ravening the prey.
那只狮子在贪婪地吞食着捕获的猎物。
ravening
a. 贪婪而饥饿的
The lion was ravening the prey.
那只狮子在贪婪地吞食着捕获的猎物。

The raven cawed on the tree.
乌鸦在树上呱呱叫着。
ravenous
a. 贪婪的(渴望的)
Where's dinner? I'm ravenous!
饭呢?我饿极了!

The ravenous lion tore the quarry.
饥饿的狮子撕碎了猎物。
ravine
n. 峡谷,山峡,溪谷
The river had worn a ravine between the hills.
那条河在两山之间已造成一个深谷。

My horse jump across the deep ravine, but all the others balk.
我的马跃过深谷,但其余的马都突然停止不动。
ravish(pt.: ravished, pp.: ravished, prp.: ravishing)
v. 迷住,强夺
He was ravished by her beauty.
她的美貌使他倾倒。

I was ravished by her beauty.
我被她的美貌迷住了.
ravishing
a. 令人陶醉的
He was ravished by her beauty.
她的美貌使他倾倒。

I was ravished by her beauty.
我被她的美貌迷住了.
ravishment
n. 狂喜,陶醉
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raw
a. 生的
We imported raw rubber from Malaysia.
我们从马来西亚进口生胶。

She makes use of people she meets as raw material for her fiction.
她把她所遇见的人们作为她创作小说的素材。
raw material
a. 原料的
She makes use of people she meets as raw material for her fiction.
她把她所遇见的人们作为她创作小说的素材。

The problem is how we are to get the raw material.
问题是我们怎样得到原材料。
rawhide(pt.: rawhided, pp.: rawhided, prp.: rawhiding)
n. (牛的)生皮
A rope or rawhide halter with a wide band that can be lowered over a horse's eyes, used in breaking horses to a bridle.
辔头一种绳索或生皮笼头,带有一条宽带,可以用来遮住马的眼睛,用于勒停马匹

A time Hera, Poseidon, Apollo, and all the other Olympians, except Hestia, surrounded him suddenly as he lay asleep on his couch and bound him with rawhide thongs, knotted into a hundred knots, so that he could not move.
有一次,赫拉、波塞冬、阿波罗和除了赫斯提外所有的奥林波斯神祗乘宙斯躺在床上熟睡之际一拥而上,用生牛皮绳把他捆绑起来并打上一百个绳结,使他动弹不得。
Rawlings
(姓)
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ray
n. 光线,射线,雷(男子名)
Her visit brought a ray of sunshine into the children's lives.
她的来访给孩子们的生活带来了欢乐。

Ray take a gulp of coffee and rushed out of the room.
雷喝了一大口咖啡,接着便冲出了房间。
Raymond
n. 雷蒙德(男子名)
I am also permitted to refer to Professor Raymond Powell of the Education Department at the Normal college.
敝人也提请师范学院教育系鲍尔教授作证明人,已得到他的同意。
raze(pt.: razed, pp.: razed, prp.: razing)
v. 消除,抹去,破坏
The city was razed by an earthquake.
地震把这个城市夷为平地。

The bombs razed the building to the ground.
炸弹把那座建筑夷为平地。
razor(pt.: razored, pp.: razored, prp.: razoring, pl.: razors)
n. 剃刀
I shave with an electric razor.
我用电动剃须刀刮胡子。

The razor has a very keen edge.
这把剃刀有锋利的口。
re
prep. 再,重新
I want to speak to you re your behaviour.
[口]关于你的行为,我想跟你谈一谈。

Do you re member how we pushed the boat out the night that we won back the championship?
你可记得我们夺回冠军那天晚上,我们是如何欢宴作乐的吗?
reach(pt.: reached, pp.: reached, prp.: reaching, pl.: reaches)
n. 延伸,范围,河段

v. 到达,伸出,延伸
The garden reaches down to the lake.
花园一直延伸到湖边。

They reached London on Friday.
他们星期五到达伦敦。
react(pt.: reacted, pp.: reacted, prp.: reacting)
v. 反应,起作用,反动
An acid can react with a base to form a salt.
酸可以和碱起反应而生成盐。

How did they react to your suggestion?
他们对你的建议有什么反应?
reactant
n. 反应物
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reaction(pl.: reactions)
n. 反应
His reaction on this matter is unexpected.
没料到,他对这件事的反应是这样的。

What was his reaction to the news?
他对这消息的反应如何?
reactionary(pl.: reactionaries)
n. 反动者,反动主义者

a. 反动的,反动主义的,反对改革的
He's lining up with the most reactionary people in his party.
他在同自己党内最反动的人物结成同盟。

The reactionary classes never give up power voluntarily.
反动阶级从来不会自动放弃政权。
reactivate(pt.: reactivated, pp.: reactivated, prp.: reactivataing)
v. 使恢复现役,再开工
暂无例句
reactive
a. 反动的,反应性的,反冲的
Not readily reactive with other elements; forming few or no chemical compounds.
惰性的与其它元素反应不活泼的;不能形成或很少能形成化合物的
reactor
n. 反应堆
A reactor is a container for chemical reaction.
反应器是进行化学反应的容器。

An undamaged nuclear reactor; undamaged feelings.
未毁坏的核反应堆;未受伤害的感情
read(pt.: read, pp.: read, prp.: reading)
读,阅读,看懂,理解
I can read French but I can't speak it.
我能看懂法文但不会说。

The teacher read the poem to the class.
老师给全班同学朗诵这首诗歌。
readability
可读性
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readable
a. 值得一读的,易读的,读起来津津有味的
It is the combination of wit and political analysis that makes his articles so readable.
他的生花妙笔与政治分析相得益彰, 使他的文章脍炙人口.

A readable story.
一个可读性强的故事
reader(pl.: readers)
n. 读物,读本,读者
Open your German readers at page 28.
把德语课本翻到第28页。

We have received many letters on this subject from our readers.
关于这个题目我们收到了很多读者的来信。
readership
n. (某一报刊杂志等的)读者们
The Daily Echo has a readership of over ten million.
《每日回声报》拥有读者逾一千万人。

The paper has a wide readership.
该报拥有广泛的读者。
readily
ad. 不迟疑地,迅速地,轻易地
He readily promised to help.
他欣然答应帮忙。

They can readily be brought anywhere.
它们易于携带。
readiness
n. 预备,准备,敏捷
The defences are kept in readiness for any enemy attack.
防御工事已筑好,准备对付敌人进攻。

She shows great readiness to learn.
她表现出强烈的学习愿望。
reading(pl.: readings)
a. 阅读的

n. 阅读
He is a man of wide reading.
他是一个博览群书的人。

Reading occupies most of my free time.
阅读占去了我大部分的闲暇时间。
readjust(pt.: readjusted, pp.: readjusted, prp.: readjusting)
vi. 再调整
It's hard to readjust (oneself) to life in Britain after working abroad.
在国外工作之後, 很难重新适应英国的生活.

You need time to readjust (to living alone).
你需要些时间才能重新习惯(过单身生活).
readout
n. 资料解析
暂无例句
ready(pt.: readied, pp.: readied, prp.: readying)
a. 准备好的,乐意的,情愿的
The letter is ready for the post.
信已准备好,可以寄出了。

She is always ready to help others.
她总是乐于助人。
ready-made
a. 现成的, 做好的, 平凡的, 陈旧的
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reaffirm(pt.: reaffirmed, pp.: reaffirmed, prp.: reaffirming)
vt. 重申,再肯定
Putting the best face on the pullout, the leadership in Moscow and Kabul exchanged official messages reaffirming the continuation of a relationship"sealed by blood."
为使撤军无损颜面,莫斯科与喀布尔(阿富汗首都)的领导人交换官方照会,再度肯定继续“热血凝成的”友谊。
Reagan
里根(姓)
Maybe you can't really blame him, but Mayor Koch obviously hasn't looked at himself in the mirror lately, especially when he says President Reagan is a wimp. I guess it takes one to know one.
也许你实在不应该责备葛市长,他显然最近没照照镜子,尤其他不应该说里根总统是一个窝囊废。我想他自己一定是窝囊废才知道谁是窝囊废。

At the last election Mr Reagan scraped home in California.
在上次选举中,里根先生费了好大劲才在加利福尼亚当选。
reagent
n. 试药,试剂
He mixed the two reagents, though I had told him not to.
他把这两种试剂混起来了,虽然我曾告诉他不要混起来。
real
a. 实际的,现实的,真的,真实的
What was the real reason for your absence?
你缺席的真正原因是什么?

Bottled lemon juice is no good you must use the real thing.
瓶装柠檬汁可不行--你得用真货。
real estate
不动产,房地产

n. 房地产,不动产
Lost money in the real estate bubble.
在做房地产投机买卖中亏了本

She is advised to invest in real estate.
有人建议他投资于房地产。
real time
实时
暂无例句
realism
n. 写实主义,现实
Don't copy Jackson's ideas, the realism he uses has been worked to death many times and is no longer interesting.
别抄杰克逊的观点了,他那一套现实主义已经用够了,再也没有什么意思。

I shall never gird at realism.
我是不会嘲弄现实的。
realist(pl.: realists)
a. 现实主义的(作家)

n. 现实主义者
I'm a realist I know you can't change people's attitudes overnight.
我是实事求是的人--知道不可能在一夜之间改变人们的看法。

Romanian-born sculptor who settled in Paris in1904. He broke sharply with the realist tradition, making abstract sculptures, chiefly in metal and stone, of great geometric simplicity.
布兰诺西,康斯坦丁1876-1957罗马尼亚裔雕刻家,于1904年定居于巴黎。他鲜明地打破现实主义传统,主要用金属和石头为材料创作了极简单明快的几何造型的抽象雕塑
realistic
a. 现实的,现实主义的
What a realistic looking apple in the picture!
画中的苹果显得多逼真啊!

His realistic novel was criticized by some people.
他的现实主义小说遭到了一些人的批判。
realistically
ad. 实际地,现实地
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reality(pl.: realities)
n. 现实,实际,真实
This is not imagination but reality.
这不是想象,是事实。

We must face reality.
我们必须面对现实。
realization
n. 实现,领悟,实得
I was struck by the sudden realization that I would probably never see her again.
我突然意识到可能再也见不着她了。

The realization of his ambition makes him very happy.
他很高兴他的理想实现了。
realize(pt.: realized, pp.: realized, prp.: realizing)
v. 了解,实现,净得

察觉;领悟
My wishes have been realized.
我的愿望实现了。

The furniture realized 900 at the sale.
拍卖这家具获900英镑.
really
ad. 真正地,实在
Did she really say so?
她真的那样说吗?

It's really cold today.
今天可真冷。
realm(pl.: realms)
n. 王国,领域
The spy was expelled from the realm.
这名间谍被驱逐出境。

A region, realm, or dwelling place conceived to be below the surface of the earth.
下层社会设想在地球表面下面的区域、王国和居住场所
real-time
实时
暂无例句
realtor
房地产,经纪人
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realty
n. 不动产
A chattel bound to realty.
不动产附在不动产上的动产
ream
n. 令,连,大量的纸

v. 扩展,扩大,削掉
He writes reams of verse.
他写很多的诗。
reanalyze
v. 再分析
暂无例句
reanimate(pt.: reanimated, pp.: reanimated, prp.: reanimating)
v. 使复活,使复苏
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reap(pt.: reaped, pp.: reaped, prp.: reaping)
v. 收获,获得
The peasants are reaping a field of barley.
农民们正在收割大麦。

It is a season that peasants reap the corn from what they planted in spring.
农民们春季播种玉米,现在是他们收获的季节。
reaper(pl.: reapers)
n. 收割者,收割机
My father taught me how to operate a reaper.
我父亲教我怎样使用收割机。

A rabbit get catch in the blade of the reaper.
一只兔子被卷到收割机的刀刃中去了。
reappear(pt.: reappeared, pp.: reappeared, prp.: reappearing)
v. 再出现
Her smile reappears in his mind.
她的笑容再一次浮现在他脑海中。

It reappeared long/soon after.
过後很久[不久]又出现了.
rear
n. 后面,背后

a. 后面的,背面的,后方的

v. 养育,饲养,举起
The engine of this bus is in the rear.
这辆公共汽车的发动机在后面。

I got a flat tire of the rear wheel of my bicycle.
我自行车的后轮车胎没气了。
rearrange(pt.: rearranged, pp.: rearranged, prp.: rearranging)
重新整理,重新排序
I take the trouble to rearrange my schedule, but he do not even want to go another round.
我费力重新安排时间,他却连想都不想去(喝)另一家。

Can you rearrange our schedule?
你能重新安排一下我们的日程吗?
rearrest
n. 重新扣留(拘捕)

v. 重新拘捕(逮捕)
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reason(pt.: reasoned, pp.: reasoned, prp.: reasoning, pl.: reasons)
n. 理由,原因,理智,理性

v. 说服,推论,下判断
She can reason very clearly.
她能很清晰地思考。

Copernicus reasoned that the earth revolved around the sun.
哥白尼论证了地球绕着太阳转。
reasonable
a. 合理的,有道理的,适度,通情达理的

ad. 合理地
My mother was always reasonable.
我母亲一向通情达理。

You are fortunate to have such a reasonable father.
你有这样一位通情达理的父亲,真是幸运。
reasonably
ad. 适度地,相当地
The episode could reasonably serve as a unique epic of royal espionage!
这一事件理所当然地堪称是国王间谍活动的的独一无二的史诗。

A device that operates by power(often electricity) and performs some reasonably complex operation("an accounting machine";"photocopiers and other office machines").
用动力(通常是电)推动运行的一种设备,它能完成某些相当复杂的工作(例如会计机、复印机和其它办公机器)。
reasoning
n. 推论,推理,论证

vbl. 说服,推论
His reasoning can't be flawed.
他的推理无懈可击.

There is no reasoning with such a stubborn man as Peter.
跟彼得这种固执的人讲理简直是不可能的事。
reassemble(pt.: reassembled, pp.: reassembled, prp.: reassembling)
重装,再汇编
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reassessment
n. 重新评估
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reassurance
n. 安心,放心,再保证
A good doctor combines reassurance with fellow feelings for his or her patients.
好医生善于把对他(或她)的病人的同情与消除疑虑结合起来。
reassure(pt.: reassured, pp.: reassured, prp.: reassuring)
v. 使...安心,再保证
The police reassured her about the child's safety.
警察让她放心,她的孩子很安全。

A glance in the mirror reassured him that his tie wasn't crooked.
他照了一下镜子,领带确实没有戴歪。
reassuring
a. 安心的,可靠的,坚强的
It is reassuring to be enquired after when you're ill. It shows your friends haven't stopped being concerned about you.
如果能询问一下你是何时生病的我们也就放心了。因为你的朋友一直在关心你。

The police reassured her about the child's safety.
警察让她放心,她的孩子很安全。
reassuringly
ad. 安慰地
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rebarbative
a. 厌烦的,令人讨厌的,难看的
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rebate(pt.: rebated, pp.: rebated, prp.: rebating)
n. 减少

vt 减少(使...变钝)
It made my day when I received a£500 tax rebate.
我收到500英镑税款折扣时乐不可支。

He get a tax rebate at the end of the year.
他在年底得到了一笔退回的税款。
Rebecca
n. 丽贝卡(女子名)
We named the lake Rebecca in memory of her.
为了纪念她, 我们把这个湖命名为"丽贝卡"。

Rebecca is a pigeon with no pigeonhole.
丽贝卡是一位难以形容的漂亮姑娘。
rebel
n. 叛徒,反叛者

v. 反抗,谋反,抵抗
The stomach rebels against too much food.
胃不能接受过多的食物。

The rebels made regular attacks on the railways.
叛军不时地袭击铁路。
rebellion(pl.: rebellions)
n. 谋反,叛乱,反抗
He faces a growing rebellion from the left wing of his party.
他面对着党内左翼日益增强的反对势力。

The people would rise in open rebellion if oppressed by a monarchy.
如果遭到君主制的压迫,人民就会起来反抗。
rebellious
a. 造反的,反抗的,难控制的
Those rebellious teenagers are hard to control.
那些反叛的青少年很难管教。

Rising in revolt against civil authority or a government in power; rebellious.
起义的,造反的起来反抗当局或当权的政府的;反叛的
rebinding
重新连接
She quarrelled with Paul and then married Peter on the rebound.
她和保罗争吵後愤而嫁给了彼得.

His courageous words took his depressed supporters on the rebound.
他的言词颇有胆量,鼓舞了那些本已垂头丧气的支持者。
rebirth
n. 新生,复兴
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reboot
再引导
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reborn
a. 再生的,新生的
The old man felt reborn in his children.
这个老人觉得在他的孩子们身上获得了新生.
rebound
v. 弹回

vi.&n. 弹回,跳回
She quarrelled with Paul and then married Peter on the rebound.
她和保罗争吵後愤而嫁给了彼得.

The scheme rebounded on her in a way she had not expected.
她未曾想到这计谋反倒使她自食其果.
rebuff(pt.: rebuffed, pp.: rebuffed, prp.: rebuffing, pl.: rebuffs)
n. 断然拒绝,严厉拒绝,漠不关心

v. 严厉拒绝
He rebuffed all my offers of friendship.
他拒绝了我的一切友好表示。

Her kindness to him was met with a cruel rebuff.
她一片好心却遭到他冷酷的拒绝。
rebuild(pt.: rebuilt, pp.: rebuilt, prp.: rebuilding)
v. 再建,改建,重建
The house was rebuilt after the fire.
这所房子是在大火后重建的。

Plans have been put forward to pull down and rebuild the area.
已提出计划,要把这个地区的房屋推掉重建。
rebuke(pt.: rebuked, pp.: rebuked, prp.: rebuking, pl.: rebukes)
n. 指责,谴责,非难

v. 斥责,指责,非难
He received a stern rebuke from his superior.
他受到上司的严厉斥责。

You will hear about this (ie will receive a formal rebuke about it) later.
这件事你就等瞧吧(要受到严厉斥责).
rebus(pl.: rebuses)
n. 谜,谜绘
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rebut(pt.: rebutted, pp.: rebutted, prp.: rebutting)
v. 反驳,举反证
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rebuttal
n. 反驳,反证
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recalcitrance
n. 固执,顽抗
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recalcitrant
a. 反抗的,反对的,顽强的

n. 反抗的人,顽强者
Stubborn and intractable; recalcitrant.
执拗的顽固和不受影响的;执拗的

Resistant to authority or discipline; recalcitrant.
难驯服的不屈服于权力或权威的;暴烈的
recalibrate
重校
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recall(pt.: recalled, pp.: recalled, prp.: recalling, pl.: recalls)
n. 回忆,召回,取消

v. 回想起,召回,恢复
The danger recalled him to a sense of duty.
这危险的事唤起了他的责任感。

I can recall the men's features.
我回忆得起这个人的容貌。
recant(pt.: recanted, pp.: recanted, prp.: recanting)
vt. 放弃主张(撤销,改变,公开认错)
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recantation
n. 改变宗教信仰
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recapitulate(pt.: recapitulated, pp.: recapitulated, prp.: recapitulating)
v. 重述要点,概括,摘要
Let me just recapitulate (on) what we've agreed so far.
让我仅扼要重述一下到目前为止我们已取得的一致意见.

So much for the detailed argument, I will now recapitulate.
详细理由业已说完,我现在简述要旨。
recapture(pt.: recaptured, pp.: recaptured, prp.: recapturing, pl.: recaptures)
n. 取回,夺回

v. 拿回,夺回
The general resolved on an approach by night to recapture the lost ground.
经思考将军拿定主意,乘夜色夺回失去的阵地。

The drama of the prisoner's escape and recapture.
囚犯逃跑和被重新抓获的戏剧性事件
recast(pt.: recast, pp.: recast, prp.: recasting)
v. 彻底改动,重做
I've been recast as Brutus.
我改演布鲁特斯一角.

Recast a bell.
重铸一口钟
recede
v. 向后退,退却,减弱
As the tide receded we were able to look for shells.
潮水退去,我们就能寻找贝壳了。

The prospect of bankruptcy has now receded.
破产的危险已经减少了。
receipt(pt.: receipted, pp.: receipted, prp.: receipting, pl.: receipts)
n. 收据
Please send me a receipt for the money.
请寄给我一张收到此款的收据。

We only take goods back if customers can produce the receipt.
顾客如能出示收据, 我们才能予以退货.
receivable
a. 可接受的,可信的

n. 应收帐款
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receive(pt.: received, pp.: received, prp.: receiving)
v. 收到,接受,迎接
His speech was favorably received.
他的演讲很受欢迎。

The boat received a heavy load.
这船负有重载。
received
被接收的,标准的
We received 400 applications for the job.
对这份工作, 我们接到400人的申请.

When her husband died, she received 50000 in insurance.
她丈夫去世後, 她得到50000英镑的保险金.
receiver(pl.: receivers)
n. 接收器,收款员,接待者
Their business has failed and is in the hands of the receiver.
他们的公司垮了,现在由破产管理人管理。

Please put the receiver back after calling.
打完电话后,请把听筒放回原位。
receiving
接收(的)
You should fix the television antenna before receiving programs.
接收节目前,你应该先装天线。

Upon receiving your letter, I was as happy as could be.
一收到你的信,我非常高兴。
recent
a. 近来的,新近的
In recent times the price of just about everything has gone up.
近来差不多样样东西都涨价。

The recent scandal has provided the government's opponents with plenty of ammunition.
最近的丑闻给政府的反对派提供了大量的炮弹。
recently
ad. 最近
I haven't seen him recently.
我最近没有看到他。

I've only recently started learning French.
我是最近才开始学法语的。
receptacle(pl.: receptacles)
n. 容器
Please find me a receptacle for sugar.
请给我找一个放糖的容器。
reception(pl.: receptions)
n. 接待,招待会,接收,欢迎,接受
The book met with a favorable reception.
此书受到好评。

Reception of TV programmes is unsatisfactory here.
这里电视节目的接收情况不佳。
receptionist
n. 接待员
The receptionist scowled at me.
接待员怒视着我。

The new receptionist is a bit of a plain Jane but she's very efficient at her job.
那位新来的接待员相貌一般,但她的工作效率很高。
receptive
a. 善于接纳的,感受性敏锐的
One that receives or is receptive.
接受者,接受器接受或容易接受的人或物

The periodic state of sexual excitement in the female of most mammals, excluding human beings, that immediately precedes ovulation and during which the female is most receptive to mating; heat.
(雌性动物的)动情,动情周期大多数哺乳动物(包括人类)的雌性产生的周期性的性冲动,在此期间内雌性具有排卵的优势,所以该期间最适合性交;刺激
receptivity
n. 感受性,接纳能力
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receptor
n. 受容器,感觉器官,摄取体
A sensory receptor that detects warmth.
热探测器测量热量的敏感接受器
recess(pt.: recessed, pp.: recessed, prp.: recessing, pl.: recesses)
n. 休息,休会,放假

v. 作凹处,休息
The committee is going into recess for a couple of weeks.
委员会打算休会几个星期。

An open recess for holding a fire at the base of a chimney; a hearth.
壁炉用于在烟囱底部燃火的敞口的凹窝;炉床
recession(pl.: recessions)
n. 后退,凹入的地方,不景气
If we can pull through this recession, we will be in good shape.
如果我们能渡过这段经济不景气的时间,我们就会好多了。

The recession have cause thousands of bankruptcy.
经济不景气造成数千万的破产。
recessive
a. 退行的,逆行的,劣性的
Brown eyes are dominant and blue eyes are recessive.
棕色眼睛是显性的,蓝色眼睛是隐性的。
recharge(pt.: recharged, pp.: recharged, prp.: recharging)
再充电
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recidivism
n. 惯常的犯罪行为
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recipe(pl.: recipes)
n. 食谱,处方,秘诀
What's your recipe for success?
你取得成功有什么窍门?

He knows the recipe for this dish.
他知道这道菜的烹饪方法。
recipient(pl.: recipients)
n. 接受者,收信人
One who is a recipient of hospitality at the home or table of another.
客人在别人的家中或餐会上受到友好接待的人

The recipient of an honor.
受誉者接受荣誉的人
reciprocal(pl.: reciprocals)
a. 相互的,互惠的

[数]n. 倒数
They show reciprocal affection to each other.
他们表达了彼此之间的爱慕。

They have a reciprocal agreement to combat terrorism.
他们有相互配合的协定,共同与恐怖主义作斗争。
reciprocate(pt.: reciprocated, pp.: reciprocated, prp.: reciprocating)
v. 互换,交换,报答
He reciprocated by wishing her good luck.
他也祝她交好运.

I reciprocate your good wishes.
我也同样祝福你.
reciprocation
n. 报答,互换,往复运动
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reciprocity
n. 相互性,相互作用,互惠主义
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recital(pl.: recitals)
n. 背诵,吟诵,详述
The pianist gave a long and varied recital, with a couple of encores for good measure.
那钢琴家的独奏演出会时间长、节目多,还加奏了两支曲子。

Her recital led off/She led off her recital with a Haydn sonata.
她在独奏会上首先演出的是海顿的奏鸣曲.
recitation(pl.: recitations)
n. 详述,吟诵,背诵诗
Ritual recitation of verbal charms or spells to produce a magic effect.
念咒口头咒语或符咒的仪式性的吟诵以产生魔力的效果

He often cut recitation during his college days.
他上大学时经常无故旷课,逃避背诵练习。
recite(pt.: recited, pp.: recited, prp.: reciting)
v. 背诵,朗读,叙述
I don't like reciting in public.
我不喜欢当众朗诵。

Recite the poem (right) from the (very) beginning.
从头开始背诵这首诗.
reckless
a. 鲁莽的
His brother is a reckless gambler.
他的弟弟是个不计后果的赌徒。

He's quite reckless of his own safety.
他完全不顾及自己的安全。
recklessly
ad. 不顾后果地,卤莽地
Recklessly wasteful; wildly extravagant.
恣意挥霍的毫不在意地浪费的;极其奢侈的

I've never seen a car being driven so recklessly.
我从没见过有人开车这么卤莽。
recklessness
n. 不顾后果,鲁莽
Recklessness invites disaster.
轻率鲁莽会招致灾难。

His recklessness brought down disaster on the whole family.
他草率行事,使整个家庭遭到了灾难。
reckon(pt.: reckoned, pp.: reckoned, prp.: reckoning)
v. 计算,总计,评估
I reckon this will be a hot summer.
我估计这将是一个炎热的夏天。

They reckon the book as one of his best works.
他们认为这本书是他的优秀作品之一。
reckoning(pl.: reckonings)
n. 计算,算帐,清算
A day of reckoning.
算帐的日子

The business is washed up; a loan will do no more than delay the day of reckoning.
生意已维持不下去了,贷款只能推迟(倒闭)清算的日子罢了。
reclaim
v. 开垦,纠正,收回
Her mission was to reclaim former criminals.
她的任务是感化过去的罪犯。

You may be entitled to reclaim some of the tax you paid last year.
你或许有权要求退回去年你交付的部分税金。
reclaimer
回收程序
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reclamation
n. 开垦,收复
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recline(pt.: reclined, pp.: reclined, prp.: reclining)
v. 靠在,斜倚,倚靠
She reclined lazily on the cushions.
她懒洋洋地靠在靠垫上。

She reclined her head against my shoulder.
她把头倚在我的肩上。
recliner(pl.: recliners)
n. 装有软垫的躺椅(=reclining chair)
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recluse
a. 隐居的

n. 隐士
This recluse shunned all company.
这位隐士不与任何人来往。

The condition of being a recluse.
隐居处于做隐士的状况
recognition(pl.: recognitions)
n. 认出,承认
He has won wide recognition in the field of tropical medicine.
他在热带医学这一领域里广获赞扬。

The town has altered out of all recognition since I was last there.
自从我上次离开这里以来,这小城已经变得认不出来了。
recognizable
a. 可认识的,可承认的,可辨别的
She was barely recognizable as the girl I had known at school.
我几乎认不出她就是我上学时认识的那个女孩儿.

It's an instantly recognizable face.
那是我一眼就能认得出的面孔。
recognize(pt.: recognized, pp.: recognized, prp.: recognizing)
v. 认出,认可,承认
His thorough knowledge and competence were recognized.
他的渊博的学识和工作能力得到了承认。

The firm recognized Tom's outstanding work by giving him an extra bonus.
公司发给汤姆一笔额外奖金以表彰他工作出色.
recoil
n. 畏缩,弹回,后座力

v. 退却,畏缩,弹回
He tends to recoil from making difficult decisions.
他在难以作出决定时往往踌躇不前。

She recoiled at the sight of the snake.
她一见到蛇就往后缩。
recollect(pt.: recollected, pp.: recollected, prp.: recollecting)
v. 回忆,回想,忆起
Do you recollect her name?
你记得她的名字吗?

I recollect that she had red hair.
我记得她长着红头发。
recollection(pl.: recollections)
n. 记忆,回想,回忆
I have no recollection of meeting him.
我不记得见过他。

That evening together is one of my happiest recollections.
我们一起欢度的那个晚上是我最快乐的事情之一。
recommend(pt.: recommended, pp.: recommended, prp.: recommending)
v. 建议,推荐,劝告,介绍
The doctor strongly recommended that he take a holiday.
医生竭力劝他去休假。

Can you recommend to me a good dictionary?
你能为我推荐一本好字典吗?
recommendable
a. 可推荐的
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recommendation(pl.: recommendations)
n. 推荐,介绍
Is a sweet disposition a recommendation in a wife?
温和的性情是做妻子的可取之处吗?

The judge made recommendations to the court.
法官向审判人员提出建议。
recommended
被推荐的
The doctor recommended that the patient be fed liquid food.
医生建议病人应吃流质食物。

The doctor strongly recommended that he take a holiday.
医生竭力劝他去休假。
recompense(pt.: recompensed, pp.: recompensed, prp.: recompensing)
n. 报偿,回礼,赔偿

v. 报偿,赔偿,报酬
The insurance company will recompense his loss.
保险公司将赔偿他的损失。
recompile
重编译
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recompose(pt.: recomposed, pp.: recomposed, prp.: recomposing)
v. 修改,改编,使镇定
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reconcile(pt.: reconciled, pp.: reconciled, prp.: reconciling)
v. 和解,调停
How can he reconcile it to his conscience?
他怎能问心无愧呢?

We tried to reconcile her with her family.
我们试图让她和她的家庭和好。
reconciliation(pl.: reconciliations)
n. 调和(和解,一致,甘愿)
He brought about reconciliation between former enemies.
他使旧时的仇敌和解了。

We've tried our best to effect reconciliation between the two parties.
我们已尽了最大努力希望促成双方和解。
recondite
a. 深奥的,难解的,隐藏的
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reconfiguration
重新配置,再组和
Copy this information into the space provided below as a backup reference for service or reconfiguration.
将此信息复制到下列空格内,作为工作或重新设置时的参考备份。
reconfirm(pt.: reconfirmed, pp.: reconfirmed, prp.: reconfirming)
再确认
I'd like to reconfirm my reservation.
我要再确认我的预约。

I'd like to reconfirm my plane reservation.
我想要确定我预定的机票。
reconnaissance
n. 侦察,搜察,勘察队
The squadron flew a reconnaissance mission.
该空军中队执行一侦察任务.

Photographic aerial reconnaissance especially of military targets.
空中照相侦察空中照相侦察,尤指军事目的的
reconnoiter(pt.: reconnoitered, pp.: reconnoitered, prp.: reconnoitering)
v. 观察,探究,侦察,勘查,勘测
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reconsider(pt.: reconsidered, pp.: reconsidered, prp.: reconsidering)
v. 重新考虑,再斟酌
I conjure you most earnestly to reconsider your position.
我最诚恳地请求你重新考虑一下你的立场.

We regret that we are unable to reconsider your case.
我们很遗憾无法再考虑你的情况。
reconstitute(pt.: reconstituted, pp.: reconstituted, prp.: reconstituting)
vt. 重新构成(重新制定,复制)
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reconstruct(pt.: reconstructed, pp.: reconstructed, prp.: reconstructing)
v. 重建,改造,复兴
We reconstructed what the dinosaur looked like from a few of its bones.
我们根据恐龙的一些骨头重组恐龙的原貌.
reconstructed
a. 重建的, 改造的
We reconstructed what the dinosaur looked like from a few of its bones.
我们根据恐龙的一些骨头重组恐龙的原貌.

The act or result of reconstructing.
重建重新建造的行为或结果
reconstruction(pl.: reconstructions)
n. 复兴,改造,再建
Reconstruction of that building is impossible.
再重建这座建筑物是不可能的。

I have a plan for the reconstruction of the city centre.
我有一个重建城市中心的计划。
record(pt.: recorded, pp.: recorded, prp.: recording)
记录,唱片,履历

v. 记录,将(声音等)录下
He has a long criminal record.
他有长期犯罪记录。

The broadcast was recorded, not live.
这次广播是事先录音的,不是现场直播。
recorded
已记录的
The thermometer recorded 40C.
温度计上显示出40C.

Ten bankruptcies were recorded in this town last year.
去年这个镇已有十起破产事件。
recorder(pl.: recorders)
n. 录音机; 直笛,又称木笛、竖笛或牧童笛
He bought a new cassette recorder.
他买了一台新的盒式录音机。

We needed someone to fix the tape recorder.
我们需要有人来修理录音机。
recording(pl.: recordings)
a. 记录的,记录用的

n. 录音
The recording was spoiled by scratches.
录音被沙沙声破坏了。

On dictation equipment, the process of removing the recording from a recording medium.
在口述记录设备上,从记录媒体上擦除记录的处理过程。
recount
v. 详述,叙述,重新计算
They had to recount the vote.
他们不得不重新计算选票。

The defeated candidate demanded a recount.
落选的候选人要求重新计算选票。
recoup(pt.: recouped, pp.: recouped, prp.: recouping)
v. 重获,补偿

vt. 重获(尤指钱),失而复得,赔偿,扣除
We recouped the show's expenses from ticket sales.
我们从门票收入中赚回演出的费用.

He recouped himself for his losses.
他挽回了自己的损失.
recourse(pl.: recourses)
n. 依赖,救生索,追索权
You'd better have recourse to her.
你最好向她求助。

Your only recourse is legal action against them.
你只有求助于法律来对付他们。
recover(pt.: recovered, pp.: recovered, prp.: recovering)
v. 恢复,复原,补偿
The police recovered the stolen jewellery.
警察找回了被盗的珠宝。

He is very ill and unlikely to recover.
他病得非常厉害,不大可能恢复健康了。
recoverable
可恢复的
An artificial, recoverable satellite that is designed to carry and support humans, animals, or other living organisms.
生物卫星设计用于运送和搭载人、动物或其他生物的、人造可返回式卫星
recovery(pl.: recoveries)
n. 恢复,复原,痊愈
Th woman was delighted at the recovery of her stolen jewels.
那位妇人对找回被盗的珠宝感到非常高兴。

He is well on his way to recovery.
他正在顺利恢复。
recreant(pl.: recreants)
a. 胆小的,怯懦的,不义的

n. 胆怯者,不义的人,叛徒
You recreant knave!
你这个不义之徒!
recreate(pt.: recreated, pp.: recreated, prp.: recreating)
v. 重获创造,再创造
I charge you not to hunt or recreate your selves on that sacred day.
我可告诉你,在那个神圣的日子里不许打猎或搞娱乐活动消遣。
recreation(pl.: recreations)
n. 消遣,娱乐
His only recreations are drinking beer and working in the garden.
他仅有的消遣是喝啤酒和在花园里种花草。

In other words, we had better take sufficient recreation to relax after work.
换句话说,我们最好工作后,消遣消遣来轻松一下。
recreational
a. 休养的,娱乐的
There are few recreational facilities in our school.
我们学校里几乎没有什么娱乐设施。

A piece of land with few or no buildings within or adjoining a town, maintained for recreational and ornamental purposes.
公园城镇内部或邻近区域的一块留作娱乐或美化之用的有很少或没有建筑的土地
recriminate(pt.: recriminated, pp.: recriminated, prp.: recriminating)
v. 反责,反控
It's natural to recriminate against someone who has tried to put the blame on you.
对企图加罪于你的人进行反责,这是很正常的。
recrimination
n. 反控告,反责
Let's make friends, instead of wasting our time on recriminations.
我们交个朋友吧,不要浪费时间互相指责。
recrudescence
n. 复发,再发
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recruit(pt.: recruited, pp.: recruited, prp.: recruiting, pl.: recruits)
n. 招聘,新兵,新份子,新会员

v. 恢复,补充,徵募
We are having difficulties in recruiting well-qualified staff.
我们难以招募到素质好的职员。

New recruits to our music club are always welcome.
我们的音乐俱乐部随时欢迎新会员参加。
recruiter
n. 招募者
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rectangle(pl.: rectangles)
n. 长方形,矩形
This room is a rectangle.
这间屋子是长方形的。

Having the shape of a rectangle.
矩形的具有矩形形状的
rectangular
n. 矩形
I put a rectangular box on the table.
我把一个长方形的盒子放在桌子上。

An orderly arrangement of data, especially one in which the data are arranged in columns and rows in an essentially rectangular form.
表数据中的一种有序排列,尤指其中的数据按基本上构成一个矩形的竖行和横行进行排列的一张表格
rectification
n. 改正,改订,矫正
Rectification means the whole Party studying Marxism through criticism and self-criticism.
整风就是全党通过批评和自我批评来学习马克思主义。
rectifier
n. 改正者,矫正
A diode is used as a rectifier.
二极管用作整流器。

A rectifier of many wrongs.
一个纠正了许多错误的人
rectify(pt.: rectified, pp.: rectified, prp.: rectifying)
v. 订正,矫正,改正
I made a mistake that can not be rectified.
我犯了一个无法改正的错误。

He cleaned the bottle with rectified spirit.
他用精馏酒精清洗瓶子。
rectitude
n. 诚实,正直
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rector(pl.: rectors)
n. 教区牧师,校长,院长
He was appointed the rector of the middle school.
他被任命为那所中学的校长。

Instead of thinking of Robert Martin as a husband for Harriet, Emma influenced the girl to aspire to Mr. Elton, the young, rector.
爱玛认为罗伯特·马丁不配取哈里特为妻,便鼓励这位姑娘追求年轻的牧师埃尔顿先生。
rectum(pl.: recta)
n. 直肠
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recumbent
a. 侧卧的,休息的
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recuperate(pt.: recuperated, pp.: recuperated, prp.: recuperating)
v. 恢复,使恢复健康,使恢复精神
He is still recuperating from his operation.
他动手术後仍在恢复中.
recuperation
n. 复原,恢复:恢复健康和力气.
The old undue grip relaxes and the process of recuperation and repair begins.
你原先不适当的紧张得以放松,开始了恢复和修整的过程。
recuperative
a. 有助恢复健康的
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recur(pt.: recurred, pp.: recurred, prp.: recurring)
v. 回到,重现,再来
My first meeting with her often recurs to my memory.
我与她的第一次会面的情景经常出现在我的记忆中。

The recurring decimal 3.999... is also described as 3.9 recurring.
循环小数`3.999...'亦作`3.9循环'.
recurrence(pl.: recurrences)
n. 再现,再发生,反复
A sudden attack, recurrence, or intensification of a disease.
发作突然的发作、复发或疾病的加剧

The quality or state of being periodic; recurrence at regular intervals.
周期性周期出现的性质或状态;以固定的间隔而发生
recurrent
a. 再发生的,定期重覆的,循环的
I have a recurrent dream that I've turned into an elephant.
我屡次梦见自己变成了大象.

A narrative poem, often of folk origin and intended to be sung, consisting of simple stanzas and usually having a recurrent refrain.
民谣常是源于民歌并适于演唱的叙事诗歌,由简单诗节组成,通常有循环迭句
recursion
循环,递归
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recursive
递归的,循环的
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recusant
a. 不服从规章的

n. 拒绝服从的人
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recycle(pt.: recycled, pp.: recycled, prp.: recycling)
v. 使再循环,再利用,再制
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recycling
n. 回收利用
Recycling is the only proper way.
循环再生是惟一的好办法。

Recycled materials are mostly of limited use.
再生材料大多用途有限.
red(pl.: reds)
a. 红色的

n. 红色
I received a bunch of red roses on my birthday.
生日那天,我收到一束红玫瑰。

The sky slowly changed from blue to red.
天空慢慢由蓝色变为红色。
red cedar
铅笔柏
The durable, aromatic wood of any of these plants, especially that of the red cedar, often used to make chests.
雪松木这些植物的耐久的、带香味的木材,尤指红雪松的木材,常用于制作箱子
Red Cross
n. 红十字会
Each worker contributed one dollar to the Red Cross.
每个工人都向红十字会捐献了一美元。

The Chinese Red Cross contributed a generous sum during the war.
战争期间, 中国红十字会捐了一大笔钱。
red meat
红色肉类(指羊肉、牛肉等)
A bird that eats insects, fruit, and seeds; stopped eating red meat on advice from her doctor.
习惯吃昆虫、水果和种子的鸟;她听医生的劝告停止吃红色肉类
redden(pt.: reddened, pp.: reddened, prp.: reddening)
v. (使)变红,脸红
The reddening sky threw into relief a line of trees on the horizon.
通红的天空使地平线上的一行清晰可见。

She reddened at the sight.
她看到那光景而脸红。
reddish
a. 带红色的,微红的
She brought a coat with reddish fur.
她买了一件略带红色皮毛的衣服。

Any of a group of colors reddish in hue, of medium to high lightness, and of low to moderate saturation.
粉红色色彩中略带红色的颜色中的一组,亮度中到高等,彩度饱和度从低到中等
redecorate(pt.: redecorated, pp.: redecorated, prp.: redecorating)
vt. 重新装饰
We can redecorate the room at little expense, if we use this old paint.
我们要是用这种旧漆重新装饰这房间, 就不用花多少钱了.

We must redecorate the staircase.
我们得把楼梯重新装饰一下.
redeem(pt.: redeemed, pp.: redeemed, prp.: redeeming)
v. 赎回,挽回,履行
He was trying to redeem himself for his earlier failure.
他试图挽回他早些时候的失败。

She redeemed her reputation with a powerful speech to the party convention.
她由于向党代表大会做了有力的演说而挽回了自己的声誉。
redefine(pt.: redefined, pp.: redefined, prp.: redefining)
重新定义
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redemption
n. 补救(恢复,偿还,补救,弥补)
The boy is beyond redemption.
这个男孩子不可救药了。

He had finished the redemption of his promises.
他已经履行完他的诺言了。
redesign(pt.: redesigned, pp.: redesigned, prp.: redesigning)
vt. 重新设计
From something he let fall, I believe they are planning to redesign the machine.
从他透露的话里看,我想他们是打算重新设计这台机器。
red-faced
a. 面红耳赤的
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redhead
n. 红发的人
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red-hot(pl.: red-hots)
a. 炽热的,灼热的
The reporter had a red-hot story.
那个记者掌握著最新消息。
redirect(pt.: redirected, pp.: redirected, prp.: redirecting)
a. 再直接的

v. 重新传入,重新寄送
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redirection
n. 转移呼叫
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redisplay
重新显示
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redo(pt.: redid, pp.: redone, prp.: redoing)
重做
I want to redo the apartment to go with my new furniture.
我刚买了新家具,想重新装潢房子。

Redo a living area in yellow.
把房子起居部分重新装修成黄色
redolent
a. 有...香味的,令人想起...的
He is redolent of evil.
他浑身充满了邪气。
redoubtable
a. 可怕的
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redound(pt.: redounded, pp.: redounded, prp.: redounding)
v. 有助于,贡献,归于
Her hard work redounds to her credit/to the honour of the school.
她工作努力从而提高了自己的声誉[为学校增添了荣誉].

This course of action will redound to our advantage.
这种做法对我们很有好处.
redox
n. 氧化还原剂
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redraw(pt.: redrew, pp.: redrawn, prp.: redrawing)
v. 重划
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redress
n. 赔偿,救济,矫正

v. 纠正,匡正,革除
You must seek redress in the law courts for the damage to your car.
你的车子受到了损坏,你应当通过法律途径要求赔偿。

He did all that he could do to redress these wrongs.
他尽可能地补偿这些错误。
reduce(pt.: reduced, pp.: reduced, prp.: reducing)
v. 减少,分解,减低
He is reduced almost to a skeleton.
他瘦得几乎变成了一个骨头架子。

They were reduced to begging or starving.
他们穷得不行乞便挨饿。
reduction(pl.: reductions)
n. 减少,缩小
Can you give me a 5% reduction?
你能给我打九五折吗?

The act of laying down arms, especially the reduction or abolition of a nation's military forces and armaments.
缴械,解除武装放下武器的行为,尤指减少或取消国家的军事力量和武装
reductionism
还原论

a procedure or theory that reduces complex data and phenomena to simple terms
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redundancy(pl.: redundancies)
n. 冗余
The takeover cause250 redundancy.
接管移交造成250人的裁员。

A cyclic code with minimum redundancy used to check errors in a set of characters.
一种用于检查一组字符的错误、并且具有最小冗余度的循环码。
redundant
a. 多余的
In the sentence" She lives alone by herself", the word" alone" is redundant.
在“她独自一人单独生活中”这个句子中,"单独”是多余的。

There will be no question of anyone being made redundant.
决不可能裁掉任何人.
redwood(pl.: redwoods)
杉树
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reed(pt.: reeded, pp.: reeded, prp.: reeding, pl.: reeds)
n. 芦苇,芦笛,簧
There are some reeds in the pond.
池塘里有些芦苇。

A16-foot reed stop on an organ.
风琴的十六音步簧
reeducate(pt.: reeducated, pp.: reeducated, prp.: reeducating)
v. 再教育
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reef
n. 暗礁,收缩帆部份
The ship was wrecked on a reef.
这船触礁失事了。

The ship struck a hidden reef and went dawn with all hands.
船只撞上暗礁与全体船员一起沉没。
reek(pt.: reeked, pp.: reeked, prp.: reeking)
n. 恶臭

v. 放出恶臭,有...气味
Do you smell the reek of stale tobacco?
你闻到发霉烟草的臭味了吗?

That reek is from the fox.
那股恶臭是狐狸发出的。
reel
n. 卷筒,线轴

v. 卷,绕

vi. 眩晕,蹒跚

vt. 卷
He reeled back into the room.
他摇摇摆摆地走回房间。

His mind was reeling with all that he had seen and heard.
他的所见所闻使他内心大为震动。
reelection
n. 再选,改选
Mayor Jones comes up far reelection this fall.
琼斯市长今年秋天将再度参加竞选。

The president is going to stand for reelection.
这位总统准备参加竞选连任。
reenforcement
n. 补给品,增加
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reenter(pt.: reentered, pp.: reentered, prp.: reentering)
重入
I reentered the room by another door.
我从另外一个门再次进入该房间。
reentrant
再重入的,再进入的
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reevaluate
v. 重新估计

vt. 重新评价
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reexamine(pt.: reexamined, pp.: reexamined, prp.: reexamining)
vt. 再调查,再审查,再考,复试
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refection
n. 点心,小吃
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refectory(pl.: refectories)
n. 餐厅
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refer(pt.: referred, pp.: referred, prp.: referring)
v. 把…提交,谈及,谘询,参考
This regulation refers only to children.
这些规定仅适用于儿童。

For further particulars, please refer to Chapter Ten.
详情请看第10章。
referee(pt.: refereed, pp.: refereed, prp.: refereeing, pl.: referees)
n. 仲裁人,调解人,裁判员

v. 仲裁,裁判
The referee awarded a free kick.
裁判员判定罚一个任意球。

The referee counted him out in the first round.
裁判判定他在第一回合被击败。
reference(pl.: references)
n. 参考,出处,参照
There is no further reference to him in her diary.
她的日记中没有进一步提到他。

You should make a reference to a dictionary.
你应该参考字典。
referenda
n. 复决(权),公民投票
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referendum(pl.: referenda)
n. 公民投票,普通投票,请示书
The question was decided by referendum.
这问题是由全民投票决定的。
referent
n. 被谈到的事
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referral
1. 提及;参考

2. 推荐;介绍;指点

3. 被推荐人;(经介绍)转诊病人
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refill
v. 再充满,再注满
Allow me to refill your cup.
请允许我给您再斟上一杯。

Set me refill your cup.
我来给你再斟上一杯。
refinance(pt.: refinanced, pp.: refinanced, prp.: refinancing)
vi. 重新申请贷款
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refine(pt.: refined, pp.: refined, prp.: refining)
v. 精炼,净化,使优雅
The oil will be refined.
这些石油将被精炼。

After30 years, the mature author was able to refine on the work of his youth.
过去30年,这位作家已经成熟,他可以将年轻时候写的作品修改得更完美了。
refined
a. 精炼的,优雅的,精细的

v. 精炼,净化,使...优雅

vbl. 精炼,净化,使...优雅
She's so refined that she always eats cake with a little fork.
她非常文雅,吃蛋糕一定用小叉子。

The oil will be refined.
这些石油将被精炼。
refinement(pl.: refinements)
n. 精致,高尚,精巧
Her mother is a woman with great refinement.
她母亲是一个非常文雅的女人。

The new car has many added refinements such as air-conditioning and anti- blocking brakes.
这辆新车有许多精巧的附加装置,如空调和防抱死装置。
refinery(pl.: refineries)
n. 精练厂
He was dismissed from the oil refinery.
他被那家炼油厂解雇了。

The oil is carried to the oil refinery by pipelines.
石油通过输油管输送到炼油厂。
reflect(pt.: reflected, pp.: reflected, prp.: reflecting)
v. 反映,归咎
The results reflect the greatest credit upon all concerned.
这些成绩带给所有有关人员最大的荣誉。

The sunlight was reflected in the water.
日光由水面反射出来。
reflection(pl.: reflections)
n. 反映,沉思,映像
On further reflection she saw her mistake.
进一步细想后,她明白了自己的错误。

The cat felt curious when she saw her own reflection in the mirror.
小猫看到自己在镜子中的倒影,感到很好奇。
reflective
a. 反射的,反映的,熟虑的
Not reflective; unthinking.
不加思虑的;不思考的
reflector(pl.: reflectors)
n. 反射镜,反射体
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reflex(pt.: reflexed, pp.: reflexed, prp.: reflexing, pl.: reflexes)
n. 反射(映象,回复,习惯性思维)

a. 反射的(来复的)
It's just a dog's reflex movement.
这正是狗的反射运动。

A tonic reflex.
肌肉紧张反射
reflexion
n. 反射(反射波,折射,考虑,想法,指责)
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reform
n. 改革,改正,感化

v. 改革,改过自新,改善
You have had every chance to reform.
你是一直有改过自新的机会的。

Many reforms must be made to the education system.
教育体制要作许多改革。
reformer(pl.: reformers)
n. 改革家,改革运动者
The politician was a famous social reformer.
那位政治家曾是著名的社会改革家。

Czechoslovakian religious reformer who was excommunicated(1409) for attacking the corruption of the clergy. His De Ecclesia questioned the authority and infallibility of the Catholic Church.
胡斯,约翰1372?-1415捷克斯洛伐克宗教改革者,1409年由于攻击牧师制度的堕落而被开除教籍。他在著作教会中对天主教会的权威和正确性提出了质疑
refract(pt.: refracted, pp.: refracted, prp.: refracting)
vt. 使折射
Light is refracted when passed through a prism.
光线经过棱镜时产生折射现象.
refraction
n. 折光,折射
Having one direction along which double refraction of light does not take place. Used of a crystal.
单轴晶体的有一个方向的,沿此方向不发生光的双折射。用于晶体
refractory(pl.: refractories)
a. 不听话的,执拗的,难治疗的
The state or quality of being stubborn or refractory.
顽固,倔强顽固、固执或倔强的状态或性质
refrain
n. 重复,叠句,副歌

v. 节制,避免,制止
Let's hope they will refrain from hostile actions.
希望他们不采取敌对行动。

I carefully refrained from looking at him.
我留意着避免朝他看。
refresh(pt.: refreshed, pp.: refreshed, prp.: refreshing)
v. 使...生气蓬勃,提起精神,恢复精神
I refreshed myself with a cup of coffee.
我喝了一杯咖啡给自己提提神。

Let me refresh your memory with some fact.
我来提几件事帮你恢复记忆吧。
refreshing
a. 使清爽的,有精神的,爽快的
There is nothing as refreshing as lemon tea.
什麽都不如柠檬茶那样提神.

After a refreshing nap, Mr Adams was again his own man.
亚当斯先生睡了个好午觉,又恢复了精神。
refreshment(pl.: refreshments)
n. 点心,提神之事物,精神爽快
They came into the room for some refreshment.
他们进屋吃点东西。

Refreshments will be available all day long so just help yourself when you're hungry.
点心与饮料将全天供应,你们饿时只管随便享用。
refrigerate(pt.: refrigerated, pp.: refrigerated, prp.: refrigerating)
v. 冷藏,使冷

vt. 冷冻,冷藏
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refrigerator(pl.: refrigerators)
n. 冰箱
Mary put a lot of food in the refrigerator.
玛利把许多吃的放在冰箱里了。

The boys made away with the contents of the refrigerator.
男孩子们把冰箱中的食物吃得精光。
refuel(pt.: refueled, pp.: refueled, prp.: refueling)
v. 补给燃料
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refuge(pt.: refuged, pp.: refuged, prp.: refuging, pl.: refuges)
n. 避难(处),庇护(所)

v. 庇护,避难(所)
A small cave was the only refuge from the cold.
小洞穴是唯一的避寒处。

It is a classic sanctuary in which the rationalist fancy may take refuge.
这是一所古雅的圣殿,理性主义者可以躲在其中。
refugee(pl.: refugees)
n. 难民
The government has set two refugee camps.
政府已经建了两个难民营。

There are many refugees from that country.
有许多来自那个国家的难民。
refulgence
n. 辉煌,光亮
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refulgent
a. 辉煌的,灿烂的
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refund
n. 偿还

v. 付还,偿还借款,换回新公债
I'd like a refund.
我想要退款。

She demand a refund.
她要求退款。
refurbish(pt.: refurbished, pp.: refurbished, prp.: refurbishing)
v. 再磨光,刷新
The flat will be refurbished for the new tenants.
这套房间将重新粉刷以接纳新房客.
refusal(pl.: refusals)
n. 拒绝
He made a refusal of her invitation.
他拒绝了她的邀请。

We interpreted his silence as a refusal.
我们认为他的沉默是拒绝的表示。
refuse
n. 废物,垃圾

vi. 不愿,拒绝

vt. 拒绝
He asked me to marry him but I refused.
他向我求婚,但我拒绝了。

We were refused permission to enter.
我们被拒之门外。
refutation
n. 辩驳,反驳
A person engaged in or inclined to controversy, argument, or refutation.
辩论者;争辩者从事或喜欢争辩、辩论或驳斥的人
refute(pt.: refuted, pp.: refuted, prp.: refuting)
v. 驳斥,反驳
I was able to refute his argument.
我能驳倒他的论点。

As for the Flat Earth theory, I believe I could refute it.
至于地平学说,我相信我能驳斥它。
regain(pt.: regained, pp.: regained, prp.: regaining)
v. 恢复,重回,复得
He regained his health after the operation.
手术后他恢复了健康。

When will the patient regain his consciousness?
这个病人什么时候恢复知觉?
regal
a. 帝王的,适于帝王的
The regal lady had made a deep impression on him.
那位雍容华贵的妇人给他留下了深刻的印象。

Royal or imperial; regal.
贵族或皇室的;帝王的
regale(pt.: regaled, pp.: regaled, prp.: regaling)
vt. 盛情招待

n. 款待
She regaled us with an account of her school-days.
她讲她上学时的往事把我们逗得不亦乐乎.
regard(pt.: regarded, pp.: regarded, prp.: regarding, pl.: regards)
n. 关心,注意,尊敬

v. 视为,注意,和...有关
She is generally regarded as one of the best writers in the country.
人们普遍认为她是该国最优秀的作家之一。

She regarded him thoughtfully.
她若有所思地看着他。
regarding
prep. 关于,至于
I know nothing regarding the future.
我对未来一无所知。

She said nothing regarding your request.
她对你的要求只字不提。
regardless
a. 不管,不注意,不顾
All our proposals were rejected, regardless of their merits.
我们所有的建议都遭到拒绝,不管这些建议的价值如何。

They decorated the house regardless of cost.
他们不惜工本装修这栋房子。
regardless of
不顾,不惜
They decorated the house regardless of cost.
他们不惜工本装修这栋房子。

She is determined to do regardless of all consequences.
她不顾一切后果,决心这样做。
regards
n. 问候,致意
Should you happen to see him, please give him my regards.
如果你碰巧见到他,请代我向他致意。

Should you see him, please give him my regards.
如果你见到他,请代我向他致意。
regatta(pl.: regattas)
n. 赛舟会
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regency(pl.: regencies)
n. 摄政统治,摄政期间
Dave Barber, a bartender at Lexington's Hyatt Regency Hotel, said:"I think she has definitely become one of the little people now. Just deserts. I don't know if the judge and the jury took that into account, but the man upstairs did."
在莱克辛顿大道上的凯悦大酒店一位调酒师巴伯说,“我看她现在肯定成了一个小人物了。罪有应得。不知道法官和陪审员会不会把那句话考虑进去,可是上天有眼。”
regenerate(pt.: regenerated, pp.: regenerated, prp.: regenerating)
vt. 再生(回收,革新)

a. 再生的(更新的,革新的)
The party soon regenerated under her leadership.
该党在她的领导下很快焕然一新.

Their aim is to regenerate British industry.
他们的目的是复兴英国的工业.
regeneration
n. 再生,重建
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regenerative
a. 再生的,更生的,更新的
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regent(pl.: regents)
n. 摄政者,摄政,评议员

a. 摄政的
The regent carried out an advanced system in his country.
摄政者在他的国家推行了一套先进的制度。

His address be248 regent street, right?
他的住址是摄政街284号,对吗?
reggae
n. 瑞格舞(西印度群岛的一种舞蹈及舞曲)
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regime(pl.: regimes)
n. 政体,制度

v. 严格抵制管辖
Things will change under the new regime.
在新政权下,事情将会发生变化。

The people have been kept down for years by a brutal regime.
人民多年遭受野蛮制度压迫.
regimen
n. 养生法,生活规则
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regiment
n. 团,多数,管理

v. 组织,编成团,统制
Teenagers don't like being regimented.
十几岁的青少年不喜欢被严格管教。

His son is a soldier in a cavalry regiment.
他的儿子是骑兵团的一名战士。
regimental
a. 团的
The regimental mascot is a goat.
这个团的吉祥物是山羊.

The regimental band triumphantly piped the soldiers in.
团部的乐队用风笛奏起凯歌,迎入士兵。
regimentation
n. 严格控制,纪律
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region(pl.: regions)
n. 地区,地域,地带
Her motherland is in the tropical region.
她的祖国位于热带地区。

The capital of Swaziland, in the northwest part of the country. It is a commercial center for an agricultural region. Population, 33,000.
姆巴巴纳斯威士兰首都,位于该国的西北部。是农业区的商业中心。人口33,000
regional
a. 地区的,局部的
A regional dialect or language that becomes the standard language over a wider area, losing its most extreme local features.
共通语一种地区方言或语言,它成为广大地区的通用语言而失去了最显著的地方特征

Close analysis of sales figures showed clear regional variations.
对销售额的仔细分析显示出明显的地区差别。
regionalize(pt.: regionalized, pp.: regionalized, prp.: regionalizing)
v. 使区域化
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register(pt.: registered, pp.: registered, prp.: registering, pl.: registers)
v. 记录,登记,注册,挂号

n. 暂存器,记录,登记簿
The car was registered in my name.
汽车是用我的名字登记注册的。

Each class has a register of 50 students.
每班有50名学员注册。
registered
a. 注册的,登记过的,记名的

vbl. 注册
The car was registered in my name.
汽车是用我的名字登记注册的。

Now so many football clubs are registered with the football association.
当今有那么多的足球俱乐部在足协登记注册。
registered mail
挂号信[美国以外]
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registrar
n. 记录者,登记者,登记官员
You can obtain the application from the registrar.
你可以向注册人员索取申请书。
registration(pl.: registrations)
n. 登记,注册
What's your company's registration number in customs?
你们公司的海关注册号码是多少?

The registration of students for an examination has been over.
学生的考试登记已经结束了。
registry(pl.: registries)
n. 记入,登记,登记名册
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regression
n. 复原,逆行,退步
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regressive
a. 退步的,退化的
A type of schizophrenia, usually starting at puberty, characterized by foolish mannerisms, senseless laughter, delusions, hallucinations, and regressive behavior.
青春期痴呆一种精神分裂症,通常始发于青春期,其特征为举止痴呆、傻笑、妄想、幻觉以及退化的举止
regret(pt.: regretted, pp.: regretted, prp.: regretting, pl.: regrets)
n. 遗憾,后悔,抱歉

v. 为...感到遗憾,后悔,惋惜
We informed her with regret of our decision.
我们遗憾地把我们的决定通知她。

She immediately regretted her decision.
她做出决定后立即感到后悔。
regretful
a. 惋惜的,遗憾的,哀惜的
His decision is made us feeling regretful.
他的决定令人感到遗憾。
regretfully
ad. 遗憾地
I very regretfully tell you, and your examination is failed.
我很遗憾地告诉你,你考试不及格。
regrettable
a. 可叹的,可惜的,抱歉的
It is regrettable that few people shall walk today because of the development of traffic facilities.
由于交通设施的发展,现在很少人愿意步行,这是很可惜的。

It's regrettable that you diddled away the whole afternoon.
真可惜,你把整个下午浪费掉了。
regular(pl.: regulars)
a. 有规律的,有规则的,整齐的,正规的
A cube is a regular solid.
立方体是正多面体。

He has very regular features.
他五官端正。
regularity(pl.: regularities)
n. 有规则,匀整,调和
Regularity ought to be observed, as regularity is very conducive to health.
生活应遵守规律,因为规律对健康有益。

They meet with great regularity.
他们定期会面。
regularly
ad. 定期地,有规律地
I regularly get letters from people who have read my books.
我经常收到读过我的书的读者的来信。

Take the medicine regularly three times a day.
定时吃药,每天三次。
regulate(pt.: regulated, pp.: regulated, prp.: regulating)
v. 有系统的管理,规定,调节
Accidents sometimes happen even in the best regulated families.
即便是在管理最好的家庭,事故有时也会发生的。

Your watch is always slow; it needs to be regulated.
你的手表总是慢,需要校准一下。
regulation(pl.: regulations)
n. 规则,规章
She was fined for driving above the regulation speed.
她因超速开车而被罚款。

The convocation held at four o'clock had passed a regulation.
四点举行的会议通过了一项规章制度。
regulator
n. 调整者,取缔的人,调整器
His defense, which seems credible on the evidence so far, is that the bank masked its skullduggery so completely that no regulator anywhere in the world could get a handle on it.
他的辩词(根据目前证据似乎可信)是:银行把它的偷天换日的做法遮掩得天衣无逢,全世界任何地方的监管人员都无法掌握。

Despite all the fanfare by Federal regulators over recent bailouts of sick savings institutions, evidence is mounting that the deals are merely papering over the severe problems plaguing the industry.
不论联邦监管人员最近如何大张旗鼓挽救一蹶不振的储蓄行业,越来越多的证据显示:政府
regulatory
a. 取缔的,统制的,调整的
Complaint is referred to several regulatory body.
投诉提交给好几个管理机构。
regurgitate(pt.: regurgitated, pp.: regurgitated, prp.: regurgitating)
v. 使涌回,喷回,流回
He's simply regurgitating stuff remembered from lectures.
他只不过是照背讲义而已.
rehabilitate(pt.: rehabilitated, pp.: rehabilitated, prp.: rehabilitating)
v. 恢复原状,使复权,使恢复

恢复名誉
Punishment intended to rehabilitate or improve.
处罚为复原或提高而进行的惩罚
rehabilitation
n. 复原
The study, theory, and practice of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.
刑狱学一种对刑罚典狱和监狱管理的研究、实践和理论
rehash(pt.: rehashed, pp.: rehashed, prp.: rehashing)
v. 重复谈论
His answer is just a rehash version of my lecture.
他的回答只不过是把我的讲义重复了一遍。
rehearsal(pl.: rehearsals)
n. 排练,彩排

v. (使)排练,背诵
The whole cast broke off for coffee in the middle of rehearsal.
全体演员在排练休息时喝咖啡。

Carlin has been so out of it at rehearsal that week.
卡琳那个星期彩排的时候一直醉得不省人事。
rehearse(pt.: rehearsed, pp.: rehearsed, prp.: rehearsing)
v. 预演,排演,预先演习
The actors were rehearsing the play.
演员们一直在排练这出戏。
reign(pt.: reigned, pp.: reigned, prp.: reigning, pl.: reigns)
n. 执政,主权,王朝

v. 当政,统治,占优势
He reigned over the country for forty years.
他统治了这个国家四十年。

Silence reigned everywhere.
万籁俱寂。
reimburse(pt.: reimbursed, pp.: reimbursed, prp.: reimbursing)
v. 偿还
All expenses will be reimbursed (to you).
一切费用都能(给你)报销.

We will reimburse the customer for any loss or damage.
我们愿赔偿顾客受到的一切损失和损害.
reimbursement
n. 偿还(偿付,赔偿)
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rein(pt.: reined, pp.: reined, prp.: reining, pl.: reins)
n. 缰绳,统驭,支配

v. 驾驭,以缰绳控制,统制
This horse reins well.
这匹马易于驾驭。

He pulled at the reins.
他使劲拉住缰绳。
reincarnate
v. 使化身,转生
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reincarnation
n. 再赋与肉体,化身,再生
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reindeer(pl.: reindeer)
n. 驯鹿
Reindeer have branched antlers.
驯鹿有带叉的角。

Any of several large reindeer native to northern North America.
北美驯鹿原产于北美洲北部的一种巨大的驯鹿
reinforce(pt.: reinforced, pp.: reinforced, prp.: reinforcing)
n. 加固物

v. 增援,加强

vt. 加强,增援
Our defences must be reinforced against attack.
我们必须加强防御设施以抵御进攻。

This evidence reinforces my view that he is a spy.
这个证据证实了我认为他是间谍的这一看法。
reinforcement(pl.: reinforcements)
n. 加强法(加强件)
The soldiers held the fort desperately till reinforcement arrived.
战士们拼死坚守阵地,直到援军到来。

An athletic supporter having a protective reinforcement of rigid plastic or metal.
运动员护身一种运动员用的护身弹性织物,有用保护性的坚硬塑料或金属制成的加强层
reinstate(pt.: reinstated, pp.: reinstated, prp.: reinstating)
v. 恢复(原职)

vt. 使恢复原有的职位
His supporters failed in their attempt to reinstate the President in the White House.
他的支持者试图使总统重新入主白宫的努力失败了。
reintegrate(pt.: reintegrated, pp.: reintegrated, prp.: reintegrating)
v. 再使完整,恢复,重建
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reiterate(pt.: reiterated, pp.: reiterated, prp.: reiterating)
v. 反覆地说,反覆地做
The captain reiterated the command to us.
上尉对我们重申了那项命令。

The teacher reiterates that rule.
老师重申了那条规则。
reject
n. 被拒之人,不合格品,不及格者

v. 拒绝,驳回,丢弃
The supermarket rejected all spotted apples.
超级市场丢弃了所有的烂苹果。

The factory sells some of its better rejects cheaply, but it throws most of the rejects away.
这家公司廉价出售略好一些的次品,但将大多数次品丢弃。
rejection(pt.: rejected, pp.: rejected, pl.: rejections)
n. 拒绝,被弃,被抛弃的实例
Her proposal met with continual rejections.
她的建议一再遭到拒绝。

The rejection of their pay claim was given a less than rhapsodic reception by the miners.
矿工要求提高工资遭到拒绝而甚为恼火.
rejoice(pt.: rejoiced, pp.: rejoiced, prp.: rejoicing)
v. 使...欢喜,高兴
We rejoiced at the good news.
我们为这个好消息而高兴。

They all rejoiced to hear the happy news.
他们都很乐于听到这个令人高兴的消息。
rejoicing(pl.: rejoicings)
n. 欣喜,高兴,欢欣之事

vbl. 使...欢喜,高兴,庆祝
"Yes, " I said, rejoicing with him.
"是的。"我真替他高兴。

The good news rejoiced the cockles of my heart.
这好消息使我从心坎里感到高兴。
rejoin
vt. 使再结合, 再加入, 再回答

vi. 重新聚集, 回答, 答辩
You're wrong!' she rejoined.
`你错了!'她答道.

"I'll have you both licked when I get out, that I will, " rejoined the boy, beginning to snivel. "Two can play at that game, mind you, " said Tom.
"等我走出学校,我要叫人把你们俩狠狠揍一顿,我一定要,"那孩子回答说,开始哭鼻子。"你叫人,我们也会叫人,你不要忘记。"汤姆说。
rejoinder
n. 回答
`No!' was his curt rejoinder.
他草率地回答了一声`不!'
rejuvenate(pt.: rejuvenated, pp.: rejuvenated, prp.: rejuvenating)
v. 使...年轻,使...恢复精神
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rekindle(pt.: rekindled, pp.: rekindled, prp.: rekindling)
v. 重新点燃
Nothing could rekindle her extinct passion.
她激情已逝, 无从心回意转.
relapse(pt.: relapsed, pp.: relapsed, prp.: relapsing, pl.: relapses)
n. 复旧,故态复萌,再发

v. 故态复萌,再陷邪道,再度堕落
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relate(pt.: related, pp.: related, prp.: relating)
v. 讲,叙述,使联系,有关系
Children need to learn to relate to other children.
孩子们应该学会与其他孩子友好相处。

These two events were related to each other.
这两个事件相互有联系。
related
a. 有关系的,有关联的

v. 讲,有关系

vbl. 讲,有关系
A variable so related to another that for each value assumed by one there is a value determined for the other.
应变量,函数一个与他量有关联的变量,这一量中的任何一值都能在他量中找到对应的固定值

We are nearly related.
我们是至亲。
relation(pl.: relations)
n. 关系,家人,亲戚,叙述,陈述
Their relationship has lasted many years.
他们的感情已经有很多年了。

He is a near relation of mine.
他是我的一个近亲。
relational
关系的,相关的
暂无例句
relations
n. 交往,事务
Those two countries have broken off diplomatic relations again.
那两个国家再次终止了交往。

His relations with his clients were also cut and dried, very little personal feeling could in the nature of things come into them.
他与顾客的关系是事务性的,理所当然不可能跟他们之间有多少个人感情。
relationship(pl.: relationships)
n. 关系,关联
Their relationship has lasted many years.
他们的感情已经有很多年了。

The relationship between them is being improved.
他们之间的关系正在改善。
relative(pl.: relatives)
a. 相对的,比较的

n. 亲戚,亲属
The teacher asked me some questions relative to my paper.
老师问了我一些和我的论文有关的问题。

They are now living in relative comfort.
他们现在过着比较舒适的生活。
relative to
a. 关于(相对于)
The dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases, especially the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere.
空气动力学相对于气体的物体移动,特别是移动物体与大气相互作用的动力学

The orientation of a spacecraft relative to its direction of motion.
飞行姿态宇宙飞船相对于其飞行方向所处的位置
relatively
ad. 比较地,相对地
Relatively speaking, it's not important.
相对来说,那并不重要。

The exam was relatively easy.
这次考试比较容易。
relativity
n. 相对论
Not everyone can understand Einstein's Theory of Relativity.
不是每个人都能读懂爱因斯坦的相对论的。

Einstein's theory of relativity.
爱因斯坦的相对论。
relax(pt.: relaxed, pp.: relaxed, prp.: relaxing)
v. 放松,松懈,松弛
His muscles relaxed.
他的肌肉松弛了。

The music will help to relax you.
音乐会使你感到轻松。
relaxation(pl.: relaxations)
n. 松弛,放松,减轻
Would you like to have some relaxation after swimming?
游完泳后你愿意放松一下吗?

Fishing is his favorite relaxation.
他最喜爱的消遣是钓鱼。
relaxed
v. 放松(缓和,松懈)

a. 松懈的
An informal gathering of friends; a relaxed, informal manner.
朋友们的非正式聚会;一种放松的、随便的方式

She's a bit too knowing for me to feel relaxed with her.
她很有点世故, 和她相处我觉得不自在.
relaxing
a. 令人感到轻松的
I find stamp collecting relaxing and it takes my mind off my work.
我觉得集邮是一种休息,因为它可以使我的注意力从工中移去。

His muscles relaxed.
他的肌肉松弛了。
relay(pt.: relayed, pp.: relayed, prp.: relaying)
vt. 中继(用继电器控制,接替)

n. 继电器(转播,备用品,替班人)
Scientists have set up two kinds of relay stations. One kind is on the earth, the other is a satellite placed in space around the earth.
科学家们已建立了两种中继站,一种在地球上,而另一种是放在地球周围太空中的卫星上。

The moving part of an electromagnetic device such as a relay, buzzer, or loudspeaker.
电枢电磁装置的移动部分,如继电器,蜂音器或扬声器
relay race
接力赛
A relay race is a race in which each member of each team runs part of the distance.
接力赛跑是各队的每个成员各跑部分路程的一种赛跑。

Six teams competed in yesterday's relay race.
六个队参加了昨天的接力赛。
release(pt.: released, pp.: released, prp.: releasing, pl.: releases)
n. 释放,让渡,发行

v. 释放,让与,准予发表
He was released from prison after serving his sentence.
他刑满获释。

The new film will be released next month.
这部新的电影下个月发行。
relegate(pt.: relegated, pp.: relegated, prp.: relegating)
v. 命令撤离,降低地位,贬谪
Will Spurs be relegated to the third division?
斯珀尔斯队会降为丙级队吗?

Mr. Taylor relegate his project to his son after he have ret.
泰勒先生退休后把他的事业移转给儿子。
relent(pt.: relented, pp.: relented, prp.: relenting)
v. 变宽厚,变温和,动怜悯之心
At first she threatened to dismiss us all, but later she relented.
起初她威胁要解雇我们所有的人,但是后来她态度软化了。

The police will not relent in their fight against crime.
警方在跟犯罪分子的斗争中决不手软。
relentless
a. 无情的,冷酷的,残酷的
He was relentless in demanding repayment of the debt.
他冷酷无情地要求偿还那笔债。
relentlessly
ad. 无情地, 残酷地
He drives the team relentlessly.
他无情地鞭策全队苦练。

The sun glared down relentlessly.
太阳毫不留情地发出强烈的光。
relevance
n. 中肯,适当,关联,相关性
I really can't see what relevance is has, I'm afraid.
恐怕我确实看不出那有什么关系。

Having logical, precise relevance to the matter at hand.
有关系的,相关的对即将到来的事情有合乎逻辑且明确的关联
relevancy
n. 切题,中肯
暂无例句
relevant
a. 相关的,切题的,中肯的
His nationality isn't relevant to whether he's a good teacher.
他的国籍与他是否是位好老师无关。

She gobbled up all the relevant information.
她如饥似渴地收集一切有关的信息。
reliability
n. 可靠性
Performance is less important than reliability in a car.
汽车的可靠性比其机械性能更重要.

An experiment was made to check up on the reliability of certain criteria.
已经进行了一项实验以检查某些标准的可靠性。
reliable
a. 可靠的
I don't think he is a reliable man.
我认为他不是一个可靠的人。

The news comes from a reliable source.
这消息来自可靠的来源。
reliance(pl.: reliances)
n. 信赖,依靠
Don't place too much reliance on his advice.
别太相信他的意见。

Reliance on something in the future; hope.
期待,期望对某事未来的信赖;希望
relic(pl.: relics)
n. 神圣的遗物,遗迹,纪念物
This stone axe is a relic of ancient times.
这把石斧是古代的遗物。

This ruined bridge is a relic of the Civil War.
这座毁坏的桥是南北战争时的遗迹。
relics
遗物,遗迹,遗产,遗体
In its spacious halls are displayed over8000 priceless relics.
在它宽敞的大厅里,展出了8000多件珍贵文物。

The museum has many immemorial cultural relics.
该博物馆收藏了很多极其古老的文物。
relict
a. 残存的
暂无例句
relief
n. 减轻,解除 救济
It was a great relief to find that my family was all safe.
看到我的家人安然无恙,我感到极大的欣慰。

The coach was full so a relief was put on.
长途汽车已满员,所以增开了一辆。
relieve(pt.: relieved, pp.: relieved, prp.: relieving)
v. 减轻,救济,解除
The general was relieved of his command.
将军被解除了指挥权。

He was relieved of his watch.
他的表被偷走了。
relieved
放心的
The general was relieved of his command.
将军被解除了指挥权。

He was relieved of his watch.
他的表被偷走了。
religion(pl.: religions)
n. 宗教;宗教信仰
Politics and religion are daily topics of conversation.
政治和宗教是人们平常交谈的主要话题。

There are many religions in the world.
世界上有许多种宗教信仰。
religious(pl.: religious)
a. 宗教的
She is very religious and goes to church three times a week.
她非常虔诚,每周去教堂三次。

These two countries had three religious wars in twenty years.
这两个国家在20年里发生过三次宗教上的冲突。
relinquish(pt.: relinquished, pp.: relinquished, prp.: relinquishing)
v. 放弃,放手,让渡
She relinquished possession of the house to her sister.
她把房子的所有权让给了她妹妹。

I had relinquished all hope that she was alive.
我已经放弃了她还活着的一切希望。
relinquishment
n. 撤回,放弃,停止
暂无例句
relish(pt.: relished, pp.: relished, prp.: relishing, pl.: relishes)
n. 滋味,爱好,调味品

v. 品味,喜欢,有...味道
His wife won't relish having to wash all those dishes.
他的妻子不会喜欢洗这一大堆碟子的。

He drank up the wine with relish.
他津津有味地把酒喝光了。
relive(pt.: relived, pp.: relived, prp.: reliving)
vt. 再生(重温)
I relive that fateful day over and over in my mind.
我在思想上不断地重温著那决定不幸命运的日子。

I wish I could put the clock back and relive my schooldays; I regret not having tried harder and passed more exams.
我希望时光能够倒退回去,我可以重新去过学生时代的生活。我后悔当初不够努力,没有通过更多的考试。
reload(pt.: reloaded, pp.: reloaded, prp.: reloading)
再装入
暂无例句
relocate(pt.: relocated, pp.: relocated, prp.: relocating)
v. 重新装置,再配置,放在新地方
The management decided to relocate the factory in Bristol.
资方决定将工厂建在布瑞斯托尔。

The board decide to relocate the company in scotland.
董事会决定将公司迁至英格兰。
relocation
再定位,重新配置
A process of dynamic relocation in which contiguous segments are moved to one end of the memory to combine all unused storage at the other end.
一种能动态重新安排存储器的处理技术,即把各连续已用的存储段移到存储器的一端,把未使用的存储空间集中到存储器的另一端。
reluctance
n. 不愿,勉强,厌恶
She showed the utmost reluctance.
她显得极其勉强。

Refusal or reluctance to believe.
不信,怀疑拒绝或不愿相信
reluctant
a. 不情愿的,勉强的
They were very reluctant to help.
他们不大愿意帮忙。

He gave a reluctant promise.
他勉强答应下来了。
reluctantly
ad. 不情愿地, 嫌恶地
I've known Steve for a year now but I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that he's a fool.
现在我已认识史蒂夫一年了,可是我却不情愿地得出他是一个傻瓜的结论。

She reluctantly agreed to let the matter drop.
她勉强同意这事到此为止。
rely(pt.: relied, pp.: relied, prp.: relying)
v. 信赖,倚赖,信任
We are relying on your decision.
我们相信你的判断。

I think I can come, but don't rely on it.
我想我能来,但还说不定。
REM
n.[计算机] DOS命令 : 指定由 DOS 忽略的命令行
In some respects REM sleep seems similar to being awake.
他们在某些(所有/没有/一些)方面彼此相似。

Judging from the fact that our bodies automatically compensate for a loss of REM sleep, we apparently have a need for REM sleep.
从人体能自动补偿损失掉的“眼球快动睡眠”的事实来推测:很明显,我们需要“眼球快动睡眠”。
remain(pt.: remained, pp.: remained, prp.: remaining)
v. 保持,依然,剩余,留下,逗留

n.遗迹,剩余物,残骸
When the others had gone, Mary remained and put back the furniture.
当其他人走了之后,玛丽留下来,将家具放回原处。

He remained poor all his life.
他终生贫穷。
remainder(pt.: remaindered, pp.: remaindered, prp.: remaindering, pl.: remainders)
n. 剩余物,其他的人,残余

v. 廉价出售
He spent the remainder of his life in the country.
他在乡村度过余生。

Nine people came in and the reminder stayed outside.
9个人进来,余下的人留在外面。
remaining
a. 剩余的
Guests were crowded into the few remaining rooms.
把客人都挤在剩余的几个房间里了。

You have the alternative of marrying or remaining a bachelor.
你可以结婚也可以仍做单身汉, 任你选择.
remains
n. 残余(余物,遗物,化石)
The remains of the supper were taken away.
晚餐吃剩的东西被收去了。

The girls screamed when the grisly remains of the half-eaten corpses on the screen were shown.
当屏幕上显示出尸体被吃掉一半的恐怖残骸时,女孩子们尖叫起来。
remark(pt.: remarked, pp.: remarked, prp.: remarking, pl.: remarks)
n. 备注,评论,注意

v. 评论,注意,述及
They made rude remarks about her appearance.
他们对她的外表横加粗暴的评论。

The editor remarked that article was well written.
编者评论说那篇文章写得很好。
remarkable
a. 显著的,异常的,非凡的,值得注意的
The child is remarkable for his cleverness.
这孩子聪明得惊人。

He showed remarkable courage when he faced the danger.
他在面对危险的时候表现出非凡的勇气。
remarkably
ad. 显著地,引人注目地,非常地
Although he's over eighty his mind is still remarkably alert.
他虽已年过八十,但头脑仍然十分机敏。

She sang remarkably well.
她唱得非常好。
remarks
附记

备注

摘要栏
I won't dispute the justice of his remarks.
我不怀疑他的话是公平合理的。

They made rude remarks about her appearance.
他们对她的外表横加粗暴的评论。
remediable
a. 可纠正的,可治疗的
暂无例句
remedial
a. 治疗的,补救的,矫正的
The confidence gained in remedial classes carried over into the children's regular school work.
孩子们在辅导班上获得的自信持续到他们正常的学校学习中去

Something of no intrinsic remedial value that is used to appease or reassure another.
安慰的话,宽心的话某些没有内在补救作用的东西,仅仅用来安慰他人
remedy(pt.: remedied, pp.: remedied, prp.: remedying, pl.: remedies)
n. 药物,治疗法,补救

v. 治疗,补救,矫正
Her illness is beyond remedy.
她的病不可救药。

Your faults of pronunciation can be remedied.
你的发音毛病是可以纠正的。
remember(pt.: remembered, pp.: remembered, prp.: remembering)
v. 记得,记忆
Please remember me to your family.
请代我问候你的家人。

I'm sorry, I can't remember your name.
对不起,我想不起你的名字了。
remembrance
n. 回想,记忆,纪念品
Something given as a token of love, affection, or remembrance.
信物,纪念品作为爱、喜爱或纪念的一种标志

In remembrance of the battle, we set up a museum.
为纪念那次战役, 我们建立了一座博物馆。
remind(pt.: reminded, pp.: reminded, prp.: reminding)
v. 提醒

vt. 使想起,提醒
This story reminds me of my childhood.
这个故事让我想起了我的童年。

Please remind me to write to my mother tomorrow.
请提醒我明天给我母亲写信。
reminder(pl.: reminders)
n. 提醒的人,催函
These ruins are an eloquent reminder of the horrors of war.
这些废墟形象地提醒人们不要忘记战争的恐怖。

The letter was an uncomfortable reminder of my debts.
那封信是催促还债的通知, 让我很不痛快.
reminisce(pt.: reminisced, pp.: reminisced, prp.: reminiscing)
v. 追忆,说...的回忆
Old friends like to reminisce about the"good old days".
老朋友们总喜欢谈论那“美好的往昔”。
reminiscence(pl.: reminiscences)
n. 回想,回忆,记忆力
He entertained us with reminiscence of his childhood.
他追述他的童年时代,从而使我们高兴起来。
reminiscent
a. 回忆的,怀旧的,耽于回想的

n. 回忆者,回忆录作者
His style is reminiscent of Picasso's.
他的艺术风格很像毕加索的.
remiss
a. 怠慢的,不小心的,迟缓的
Critics have charged that the department was remiss in not trying to dialogue with representatives of the community before hiring the new officers.
在雇用新的官员之前,评论家们已指责该部门在与社会代表的对话中对自己的职责有疏忽

It is remiss of her to forget to pay the bill.
她忘了付帐,真粗心大意。
remission
n.缓解,减轻,弛张:疾病症状的减退,亦指发生这一减退的期间,即缓解期...

饶恕; 宽恕; (负债、处分等的)豁免, 赦免...
The company gained remission from tax payments.
这家公司获准免税。

He got a remission of six months.
他获减刑六个月。
remit(pt.: remitted, pp.: remitted, prp.: remitting)
v. 免除,汇出,缓和
The storm has been remitted.
暴风雨开始减弱了。

He remitted some money to his mother.
他给他母亲寄了一些钱。
remittance(pl.: remittances)
n. 汇款
He has returned the completed form with your remittance.
他已经把填好的表格连同你的汇款一并寄回了。

Sorry, your remittance have not reach us yet.
对不起,您的汇款还没有到我们这儿。
remittent
a. (病)间歇性的,忽好忽坏的
暂无例句
remnant(pl.: remnants)
a. 剩余的

n. 残(剩)余
The beautiful curtain is made of remnant materials.
这个漂亮的窗帘是用零头布做的。

I will sell this remnant to you, at cost.
我愿将此剩货照成本卖给你。
remodel(pt.: remodeled, pp.: remodeled, prp.: remodeling)
v. 改造,改型,改变
暂无例句
remonstrance(pl.: remonstrances)
n. 抗议,抱怨
I made remonstrance against his rudeness.
我对他的粗暴提出抗议。
remonstrate(pt.: remonstrated, pp.: remonstrated, prp.: remonstrating)
v. 表示异议,抗议,责备
I remonstrated with him about his rudeness.
他粗暴无礼, 我给他提了意见.
remorse
n. 懊悔,悔恨
He was filled with remorse after hitting the child.
他打过孩子后感到悔恨不已。

He was in an agony of remorse.
他处于悔恨的海洋中。
remorseful
a. 悔恨的
He represented to the court that the accused was very remorseful.
他代被告向法庭陈情说被告十分懊悔.
remote
a. 偏僻的,遥远的,远程的
The connection between these ideas is very remote.
这两种看法之间的距离很大。

Mail comes to this remote village only once a week.
邮车每周只到这个偏僻的村庄一次。
remote control
遥控器
The bomb was exploded by remote control.
这颗炸弹是遥控引爆的。

The here/there button on the remote control which side camera you are controlling.
遥控器上的Here/There按钮可以控制任何一端的摄像机。
remotely
远程地
It isn't remotely possible that you will be chosen to go.
挑选你去的可能性并非很小.

The essay isn't even remotely relevant to the topic.
这篇文章毫不切题.
remoteness
n. 远离,远隔,细微
暂无例句
removable
a. 可除去的,可解职的,可移动的
An output unit that directly produces a hard copy record of data on a removable medium, in the form of a two-dimensional graphic representation.
一种输出设备,将数据以二维图形表示方式直接在可移动的介质上产生硬拷贝记录。

A hinged or removable section for a table top.
活动桌面桌子上部有铰链连接或可移动的部分
removal(pl.: removals)
n. 移动,移居,除去
We haven't told our friends about our removal to London.
我们还没有告诉我们的朋友我们搬家到伦敦了。

In word processing, a control that releases or moves the recording medium to a position for easy removal from the equipment.
字(词)处理技术中使用的一种控制键,用于释放或移动记录媒体到一个便于从设备上取走的位置。
remove(pt.: removed, pp.: removed, prp.: removing, pl.: removes)
n. 距离

v. 除去,迁移,开除
Our office has removed to Shanghai from Beijing.
我们的办公室已从北京迁到上海。

That officer must be removed.
那位官员必须免职。
removed
a. 离开的,间隔的,远视的

v. 移动,移开

vbl. 移动,移开
Superficial scratches can be easily removed.
表面的划痕很容易擦掉。

That officer must be removed.
那位官员必须免职。
remunerate(pt.: remunerated, pp.: remunerated, prp.: remunerating)
v. 给与报酬,赔偿,酬劳
暂无例句
remuneration(pl.: remunerations)
n. 报酬
Payment for labor or services to a worker, especially remuneration on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis or by the piece.
工资为劳动或服务伏给一个工人的报酬,尤指按小时、天数或周给或按工作量给

He received generous remuneration for his services.
他因服务而得到优厚的报酬。
remunerative
a. 有报酬的,有利的,合算的
He is in a very remunerative job.
他有个报酬高的工作。
renaissance
文艺复兴
Leonardo da Vinci is a famous artist in the Italian Renaissance.
利奥纳多·达·芬奇是意大利文艺复兴时期的一位知名画家。

These are the cultural legacies of the Renaissance.
这些是文艺复兴时期的文化遗产。
renal
a. 肾脏的
People with renal diseases have to eat salt-free foods.
患有肾脏疾病的人只能吃不含盐的食物。
rename(pt.: renamed, pp.: renamed, prp.: renaming)
v. 重新命名,再命名,改名

n.[计算机] DOS命令 : 更改文件名
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renascent
a. 新生的
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rend(pt.: rent, pp.: rent, prp.: rending)
v. 分裂,劈开,强夺
The party was rent in two.
这个政党分裂成两派。

Infants were rent from their mother's arms.
婴儿被从母亲怀里抢走了。
render(pt.: rendered, pp.: rendered, prp.: rendering)
vt. 提供,报答,着色,致使

vi. 给予补偿

n. 交纳, 粉刷, 打底
You've rendered me a service.
你帮了我的忙。

His fatness renders him unable to bend down.
他太胖了,以致于弯不下腰。
rendering
n. 翻译,表现,描写
Rendering poetry into other languages is difficult.
翻译诗歌是很困难的.

The account is subject to10% discount if settled within fifteen days of rendering, after which it is strictly net.
提交清算书后15日内付款可打10%的折扣;超过15日,依全额付清。
rendezvous(pt.: rendezvoused, pp.: rendezvoused, prp.: rendezvousing, pl.: rendezvous)
n. 约会,约会地点
That spring he surprised his wife and Laroche-Mathieu at a rendezvous.
这一年春天,他在妻子与拉罗哲·马底欧幽会时出其不意地将他们捉了双。

He didn't tell me the rendezvous.
他没有告诉我约会时间与地点。
rendition
n. 演奏,解释
A pale rendition of the aria.
独唱曲的无力表演

A gifted rendition of the aria.
极富天赋的咏叹调的演唱
renegade
n. 背教者,变节者,脱党者

a. 背弃的,脱离的,叛徒的

v. 背叛,背弃,脱离
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renege(pt.: reneged, pp.: reneged, prp.: reneging)
v. 背信,违约
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renew(pt.: renewed, pp.: renewed, prp.: renewing)
v. 更新,复始,恢复
He renewed the book for another two months.
这本书他又续借了两个月。

Spring renews the earth.
春天使大地复苏。
renewable
a. 可更新的(可继续的,可更换的,可展期的)
Is the permit renewable?
这个许可证可以延期吗?

If I can rephrase what I had just said, I think our resource is not renewable.
如果我可以把我刚说的话重新措辞一下,我变为我们的资源是不能再生的。
renewal(pl.: renewals)
n. 更新,革新,复兴
Any renewal of negotiations will be welcomed.
恢复谈判的任何做法都值得欢迎。

We've dealt with several renewals this week.
我们在本周内处理了几件续约的事。
renin
n. [生化]肾素,高血压蛋白原酶,血管紧张肽原酶
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rennin
n. 肾高血压蛋白酶
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renounce(pt.: renounced, pp.: renounced, prp.: renouncing)
v. 弃绝,放弃,否认
He renounced his religion and became a Muslim.
他宣布脱离他原来的宗教而成为了一名穆斯林教徒。

He renounced his claim to the property.
他放弃了对财产的要求。
renovate(pt.: renovated, pp.: renovated, prp.: renovating)
v. 更新,革新,刷新
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renovation
n. 革新,刷新,修理
The costly renovation of the old college building was criticized by most teachers.
花费很大的旧校舍的修复工程受到大多数老师的批评。

The entire fabric of the church needs renovation.
这座教堂的全部结构需要维修翻新.
renown
n. 名望,声誉

vt. 使有名望
He won renown as a pianist.
他赢得钢琴家的声誉。

Something conferring honor or renown.
荣耀的事授予荣誉或声誉的事
renowned
a. 有名的,有声誉的
The French are renowned for their cooking.
法国人擅长烹饪.

A man of renowned power or authority.
王握有权柄或有权威的男子
rent
n. 租金

v. 租

vi. 出租

vt. 出租,租用
I rent a room from her.
我向她租了一个房间。

She rents out rooms to students.
她出租房间给学生住。
rental(pl.: rentals)
n. 地租的,总额,地租收入

a. 租借的,地租的
I'm going to have a video rental shop and make a bomb!
我要开一个出租录像带的店,赚大钱!
rented
租用的
Frank rented out his gas station.
弗兰克把他的加油站租了出去。

The good video is always rented out.
好看的录像带总是被借走。
rent-free
ad.&a. 不收租金地(的)
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renunciation(pl.: renunciations)
n. 放弃,废弃,弃权
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reoccur
vi. 重新出现,重新发生
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reopen(pt.: reopened, pp.: reopened, prp.: reopening)
v. 重开,再开
School reopens next week.
下周学校复课。

The murder trial was reopened.
这件谋杀案的审讯重新开始了。
reorder(pt.: reordered, pp.: reordered, prp.: reordering)
重新排序,再定购
The product has only been on the market ten days and we are already getting reorders.
这种产品上市仅十天,而我们已不断收到再订购单。

A word or phrase formed by reordering the letters of another word or phrase, such as satin to stain.
换音造词法,回文构词法变换字母顺序以形成另一词,如Satin变为Stain
reorganization(pl.: reorganizations)
n. 改组,再编制,改造
A plan of reorganization is reported to be now in the works.
据报道一项改组计划正在拟定之中。

All their efforts are pushing towards a reorganization of the prison system.
他们正尽一切努力,以重建一套新的监狱体制。
reorganize(pt.: reorganized, pp.: reorganized, prp.: reorganizing)
vt. 改组(整理)
The new manager was delegated to reorganize the department.
派这位新经理重新组织该部门.

The manager gave her a blank cheque to reorganize the department in any way she thought fit.
为了能按照她认为合适的方法去整顿这一部门,经理授予她自由行动的权力。
rep
n. 距离公算偏差(代表性)
Arrive Beijing rep pleasant.
已到北京,旅途愉快。
repackage(pt.: repackaged, pp.: repackaged, prp.: repackaging)
vt. 重新装配(重新包装)
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repaid
v. 偿还,报答

vbl. 偿还,报答
He repaid me only with ingratitude.
他给我的报答只是忘恩负义。

The firm repaid her hard work with a bonus.
公司发给她奖金以酬谢她工作努力。
repair
n. 修理,补救

v. 修理,补救,补偿
How can I repair the wrong I have done her?
我冤枉了她,怎样才能补救呢?

The brickwork in this house is in need of repair.
这所房子的砖造部分需要修理。
repairman
n. 修理工人
He is a man of parts; he is either a repairman, or a carpenter, either a barber or a good tailor.
他是一个多面手,既是修理工,也是木匠,既是一个理发师,也是一个好裁缝。

A friend of his, a repairman who knew the condition of the car, kept urging him to trade his old car for a new model.
他的一个朋友,一个了解这辆汽车情况的修理工,劝他把那辆旧车作价再补些钱买辆新型的。
repairmen
n. 修理,修补,纠正
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repairs
n. 修理工作
Now ordinary repairs can be handled in our plant.
现在一般的修理工作都可在我们厂进行了。

The repairs to the school will be financed by the educational department.
学校的修缮将由教育部门出资。
reparable
a. 能补救的,可挽回的
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reparation(pl.: reparations)
n. 补偿,赔偿
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repartee
n. 机灵的回答
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repast(pl.: repasts)
n. 餐

vi. 就餐,设宴
The guests partook of a luxurious repast in the banqueting hall.
贵宾们在大餐厅参加一个宴会。
repatriate
n. 被遣返回国者

vt 把...遣返回国
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repay(pt.: repaid, pp.: repaid, prp.: repaying)
v. 偿还,报答
How can I ever repay you for your kindness?
我该怎样才能报答你的好意呢?

The firm repaid her hard work with a bonus.
公司发给她奖金以酬谢她工作努力。
repeal(pt.: repealed, pp.: repealed, prp.: repealing, pl.: repeals)
n. 废止,撤消

v. 废止,撤消
The Congress decided to repeal the law.
议会决定废除那项法令。

Mps are pressing for the repeal of the immigration act.
下院议员正在施加压力使移民法得以废止。
repeat(pt.: repeated, pp.: repeated, prp.: repeating, pl.: repeats)
n. 重复,反复

v. 重复,复述,复诵
Repeat the oath after me.
请跟着我宣誓。

He repeated several times that he was busy.
他一再说他很忙。
repeatability
可重复性
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repeated
a. 重复的,再之的

v. 重复,复述

vbl. 重复,复述
The prisoner repeated denials of the charges against him.
囚犯对被控罪名再三否认。

He repeated her statement word for word.
他一字不差地重复她的话。
repeatedly
ad. 重复地,再三地
I've told you repeatedly not to do so.
我再三告诉过你不要做那件事。

The technique of repeatedly using the same areas of internal storage during different stages of a program.
在一个程序的不同执行阶段重复地使用内存中相同区域的技术。
repeater
中继器,转发器
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repeating
重复的,反复的
An act of repeating.
重复重复的行为

To regret one's errors to the point of not repeating them is true repentance.
对自己的错误后悔到不致重犯的程度是真正的后悔。
repel(pt.: repelled, pp.: repelled, prp.: repelling)
v. 逐退,使...厌恶,反驳
She was repelled by the dirty room.
肮脏的房间使她厌恶。

The crew repelled the attack.
船员击退了进攻。
repellent(pl.: repellents)
a. 排斥的(防水的,弹回的)

n. 排斥力(防水布,防护剂)
Rub some of this mosquito-repellent on your legs.
你在腿上搽点驱蚊剂吧.

Disgusting, loathsome, or repellent.
令人生厌的,令人反感的,引起厌恶的
repent
v. 后悔,悔悟
He repented what he has done.
他懊悔他的所作所为。

Have you nothing to repent of?
你没有可懊悔的事吗?
repentance
n. 后悔,悔改
We finally forgave him when he expressed his repentance with tears.
当他流着泪表达他的悔恨时,我们终于原谅了他。

Sudden friendship, sure repentance.
仓促结友谊,肯定悔莫及。
repentant
a. 对...感到悔恨的
He is repentant of his folly.
他对自己的愚蠢行为而懊恼。

The church is always willing to welcome repentant sinners back to the fold.
教会总是乐意欢迎忏悔的罪人回到信徒的行列中来。
repercussion
n. 弹回,反响,反射
The president's death had unexpected repercussion.
总统的逝世引起出乎意料的反响。

A sharp reaction; a repercussion.
强烈反应后果,影响
repertoire
n. (准备好演出的)节目, 保留剧目, (计算机的)指令表, 指令系统, <美>(某个人的)全部技

能, 清单,指令表
A pianist's wide-ranging repertoire; a wide-ranging interview.
钢琴家内容丰富的曲目;内容广泛的采访
repertory(pl.: repertories)
n. 仓库(积贮,全部剧目)
Jane weighed down her repertory with these plays.
简加上这几出戏,使她的演出剧目得到了加强。

She acted with a repertory company for three years.
她在一个轮演剧目剧团里演出三年。
repetition(pl.: repetitions)
n. 重复,反复
This accident is a repetition of the one that happened here three weeks ago.
这起车祸是三星期前在这里发生过的车祸的重演。

Lacking power to evoke interest through overuse or repetition; hackneyed.
陈腐的,老一套的因久用或重复而失去引起兴趣的力量的,老生常谈的
repetitive
a. 重复的
In a character string, to reduce the space taken on a data medium by repetitive characters.
减少字符串中由于字符的重复出现而占据的数据媒体空间。

Popular dance music characterized by strong repetitive bass rhythms.
迪斯科音乐特点是强烈重复基本旋律的一种流行舞蹈音乐
rephrase(pt.: rephrased, pp.: rephrased, prp.: rephrasing)
vt. 重新措辞,改用别的话表示
If I can rephrase what I had just said, I think our resource is not renewable.
如果我可以把我刚说的话重新措辞一下,我变为我们的资源是不能再生的。
repine(pt.: repined, pp.: repined, prp.: repining)
v. 不满,心中抱怨
He repined against his unhappy lot.
他自叹命运多舛。
replace(pt.: replaced, pp.: replaced, prp.: replacing)
v. 取代
He replaced the book in the shelf.
他把书放回到书架上。

We've replaced the old adding machine with a computer.
我们用电脑取代了老式的加法计算器。
replaceable
可置换的
A person, unlike a machine, is not replaceable.
人和机器不同,是不可替代的。

A replaceable printed circuit board.
一种可替换的印制电路板。
replacement(pl.: replacements)
n. 交换,更换,代替者
The replacement of one image by another during a period of time by the motion of a boundary separating the visual parts of the two images.
在图象显示期间,一幅图象由另一幅图象取代。同一屏幕上,两幅图象的可见部分有一分界线,移动这一分界线,把一幅图象逐渐抹掉(划出),逐渐显示另一幅图象(划入)。

Good job they have get a replacement for him.
他们把他替换下来真不错。
replant(pt.: replanted, pp.: replanted, prp.: replanting)
vt. 再植
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replay(pt.: replayed, pp.: replayed, prp.: replaying)
v. 重新比赛,重演

n. 重赛
England were worsted in the replay.
英格兰队在重赛中败北.

The teams finished level, so they'll replay the match on Wednesday.
两个队打成平局,所以他们将在星期三再赛一场。
replenish(pt.: replenished, pp.: replenished, prp.: replenishing)
v. 补充,再装满

vt. 补充
We need to replenish our stocks of coal.
我们需要再次补充煤的储备。
replete(pl.: repletes)
a. 饱满的,塞满的
His story was replete with falsehood.
他的报导充满了虚伪。
repletion
n. 充满,吃饱
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replica(pl.: replicas)
n. 复制品
I had a replica in little of Independence Hall.
我有一件独立纪念堂的小型复制品。
replicate(pt.: replicated, pp.: replicated, prp.: replicating)
v. 折叠,复制,模写

n. 八音阶间隔的反复高低音
The chameleon's skin replicates the pattern of its surroundings.
变色龙的皮肤可随环境改变颜色.
replication
n. 复制
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reply(pt.: replied, pp.: replied, prp.: replying, pl.: replies)
v.&n. 回答,答复
He gave me no chance to reply to his question.
他没有给我回答他问题的机会。

What a sage reply you gave!
多聪明的回答啊!
report(pt.: reported, pp.: reported, prp.: reporting, pl.: reports)
n. 报告,报导,成绩单

v. 报告,报导,记录
The press in China widely reported the event.
中国报界广泛报道了此事。

You should have reported them to the police.
你应当向警方控告他们的。
report card
n. 成绩单
A disastrous report card.
极糟的成绩报告单
reportage
n. 新闻报道(通讯文学)
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reportedly
ad. 据报道,据传闻
The star is reportedly very ill.
据说该明星病重.

The attack was reportedly planned to the last detail.
据说这次进攻每一个细节都做了周密的计划。
reporter(pl.: reporters)
n. 记者
The witness is an on-the-spot reporter.
证人是一名在现场的记者。

He is a reporter from Xinhua agency.
他是一名新华社记者。
repose
n. 休息,睡眠,静止

v. 休息,依靠,信赖
Don't repose too much confidence in that man.
不要对那人过于相信。

The owl hunts while you repose in bed.
你躺在床上安然入睡时,猫头鹰却要去觅食。
repository(pl.: repositories)
n. 贮藏室(博物馆,资源丰富地区)
My father is a repository of interesting facts.
我父亲有说不完的趣事.

Object repository support for creating shared, reusable form and data module.
用于创建共享、可重用窗体和数据模块的对象储存库支持。
repossess(pt.: repossessed, pp.: repossessed, prp.: repossessing)
v. 取回,收复
I've been authorised by the court to repossess this property.
我得到法庭认可重新拥有这笔财产。
reprehend(pt.: reprehended, pp.: reprehended, prp.: reprehending)
v. 谴责,责难

vt. 指责
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reprehensible
a. 应斥责的,应该谴责的
Your conduct/attitude is most reprehensible.
你的行为[态度]的确应该受到批评.

Morally reprehensible; bad.
道德败坏的道德上应受指责的;坏的
represent(pt.: represented, pp.: represented, prp.: representing)
vt. 表现,表示,描绘,代表

vi. 提出异议
This essay represents a considerable improvement on your recent work.
这篇论文说明你最近的工作取得了相当大的改进。

She represented her fellow-workers at the union meeting.
她在工会会议上代表她的同事。
representation(pl.: representations)
n. 表示法,表现,陈述,答辩
They demanded political representation.
他们要求建立政治代表制。

This painting is a representation of a storm at sea.
这幅画表现的是海上风暴。
representative(pl.: representatives)
n. 代表,众议员,典型

a. 代表性的,代议制的,典型的
The tiger is a representative of the cat family.
老虎是猫科动物的典型。

Are your opinions representative of the other students?
你的意见是否代表其他学生的意见?
repress(pt.: repressed, pp.: repressed, prp.: repressing)
v. 抑制,压制,阻止
His childhood was repressed and solitary.
他的童年是压抑而孤独的。

All protests are brutally repressed by the government as illegal.
所有的抗议活动都遭到当局的野蛮镇压,并被宣布为非法。
repressed
a. 被压抑的,被抑制的
The method of psychiatric therapy originated by Sigmund Freud in which free association, dream interpretation, and analysis of resistance and transference are used to explore repressed or unconscious impulses, anxieties, and internal conflicts.
心理分析由西格蒙德·弗洛伊德创立的一套精神治疗的方法,用自由联系、对梦的阐释和对抵抗和移情的分析来研究被压抑或无意识的冲动、焦虑和内心冲突

A technique used to relieve tension and anxiety by bringing repressed feelings and fears to consciousness.
精神发泄法一种通过解除自我压抑和恐惧而缓解紧张和焦虑的方法
repression
n. 抑制,抑压,制止
His repression broke out.
他的压抑终于爆发了。

The government's repression of the strike failed.
政府对这次罢工的镇压失败了。
repressive
a. 压抑的,抑制的,镇压的
The people are held down by a vicious and repressive military regime.
人民受著凶恶而专制的军政权的压迫.
reprieve(pt.: reprieved, pp.: reprieved, prp.: reprieving)
n. 缓刑,缓刑令,暂减

v. 暂缓处刑,暂时得救
The prisoner won a last-minute reprieve.
那囚犯在临刑前获得了缓刑。

A temporary immunity or exemption; a reprieve.
宽恕;赦免临时性的豁免或免除;缓期,暂减
reprimand(pt.: reprimanded, pp.: reprimanded, prp.: reprimanding, pl.: reprimands)
v.&n. 训诫,谴责

vt. 责难
He felt more like laughing at the child's escapade than scolding him, but, solemn as an owl, he got through the necessary reprimand.
那孩子的恶作剧与其说让他责骂,倒不如说让他啼笑皆非,然而,他还是起来进行了必要的惩戒。

The principal reprimand the student for his chronic lateness.
校长斥责那个学生不该接二连三地迟到。
reprint
vi. 再版,重印
The editor agreed to reprint your article in the next issue.
编辑同意将你的文章重刊在下一期上。

He must reprint much material from various magazines and books in preparing to write his papers.
他得从各种书籍、杂志上复印一大批材料来准备写论文。
reprisal
n. 报复,报仇,报复性劫掠
In those days, objections would only invite reprisals.
在那时候,提出反对意见只会引起报复。
reproach(pt.: reproached, pp.: reproached, prp.: reproaching, pl.: reproaches)
n. 责备,耻辱

v. 责备,申斥
His reply sounded to me like a reproach.
他的回答在我听来象是责备。

She reproached her husband for having forgotten their wedding anniversary.
她责怪丈夫忘了他们的结婚周年纪念日。
reprobate(pt.: reprobated, pp.: reprobated, prp.: reprobating)
n. 堕落的人,恶棍,被神遗弃的人

a. 堕落的,邪恶的

v. 斥责,非难
暂无例句
reprobation
n. 反对,拒斥
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reproduce(pt.: reproduced, pp.: reproduced, prp.: reproducing)
v. 再生,复制,生殖
Most fish reproduce themselves by laying eggs.
大多数鱼产卵繁殖。

The photograph of the painting reproduces the colors of the original extremely well.
这幅画的照片绝妙地再现了原作的色彩。
reproducer(pl.: reproducers)
扬声器,复制器,再生器
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reproduction(pl.: reproductions)
n. 再现,复制,生殖
The quality of reproduction isn't very good on this recording.
这次录音复制的质量不怎么好。

This is not the original; it's only a cheap reproduction.
这不是原作,它只不过是廉价的复制品。
reproductive
a. 复制的,生殖的
The reproductive quality of audio tapes has improved enormously.
录音磁带的复制质量有了很大改进。

Isn't it odd that flowers are the reproductive organs of the plants they grow on?
长在植物上面的花就是它们的生殖器官,那岂不是妙得很吗?
reprogram(pt.: reprogramed, pp.: reprogramed, prp.: reprograming)
vt. 改编...的编码指令序列,为...重编程序
A programmable read-only memory that can be erased by exposure to ultraviolet light and then reprogrammed.
可擦写编程的只读存储器可编程只读存储器,可经紫外线照射后去掉原程序后再编程

A term applied to a storage medium that permits data to be removed, leaving the medium in a condition to receive new data. Magnetic tape, for example, is"erasable" and paper tape is not. The term is also applied to a read-only memory(integrated circuit) that can be reprogrammed by the user.
用来修饰说明某种存储媒体,可以将其存储的数据除去,以便存储新的数据。例如磁带是可
reproof(pl.: reproofs)
n. 斥责,责备
You can scarcely expect to escape reproof for such irresponsible behavior.
你这样不负责任的行为,不能不受到责备。

Impatient of reproof, he left his parents and went away.
忍受不了责难,他离开父母出走了。
reprove(pt.: reproved, pp.: reproved, prp.: reproving)
v. 责备,责骂,非难
She reproved him for telling lies.
她骂他说谎。

I stand corrected and reprove myself.
我承认有错并予自责。
reptile(pl.: reptiles)
a. 爬虫类的

n. 爬行动物
Snakes and crocodiles are reptiles.
蛇和鹗鱼都是爬行动物。
reptilian
a. 爬虫类的,卑下的
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republic(pl.: republics)
n. 共和国,共和政体
An official policy of racial segregation practiced in the Republic of South Africa, involving political, legal, and economic discrimination against nonwhites.
种族隔离制南非共和国实行的一种官方的种族隔离政策,包括在政治、法律和经济诸方面对非白色人种的歧视

The People's Republic of China will be represented by the largest sports delegation ever sent abroad.
中华人民共和国将派出一个规模空前的体育代表团(参加这次运动会)。
republican(pl.: republicans)
a. 共和政体的

n. 共和党人
The United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government.
美利坚合众国保证合众国各州实行共和政体。

Charles is a dyed-in-the-wool Republican.
查尔斯是个彻头彻尾的共和党人。
repudiate(pt.: repudiated, pp.: repudiated, prp.: repudiating)
v. 拒绝,拒付,拒绝履行
He repudiated the court's decision to offer bail.
他不接受法庭的保释裁决.
repugnance
n. 不一致(厌恶)
I cannot overcome my repugnance to eating snails.
吃蜗牛真恶心,我可受不了。

Feeling repugnance or loathing.
感到厌恶的,感到憎恨的
repugnant
a. 讨厌的,不愉快的,厌恶的
The idea of accepting a bribe was repugnant to me.
我一想到受贿这种事就非常反感.

I find his racist views totally repugnant.
我十分厌恶他的种族主义观点.
repulse(pt.: repulsed, pp.: repulsed, prp.: repulsing, pl.: repulses)
n. 击退,拒绝

v. 逐退,击退,拒绝
I repulsed her kindness.
我拒绝了她的好意。

She repulsed his proposal.
她拒绝了他的求婚。
repulsion
n. 厌恶
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repulsive
a. 逐退的,辞退的,冷淡的,恶心的
You repulsive little toad!
你这个讨厌的癞蛤蟆!
reputable
a. 受好评的,有声望的,卓越的
It's a highly reputable firm.
这是一家有名气的公司。

She is a reputable expert.
她是个有声望的专家。
reputation
n. 名誉,名声
This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.
这家商店因公平交易而获好名声。

He earned a high reputation for his learning.
他在学识方面享有很高的声誉。
repute(pt.: reputed, pp.: reputed, prp.: reputing)
n. 名望,名气,声望

v. 认为,以为
He is held in high repute.
他名声很好。

The condition of having lost honor or good repute.
耻辱,羞辱失去荣誉或好名声的状态
reputed
a. 名誉好的,被称为...的,有...名气的
He is reputed as/to be the best surgeon in Paris.
他是公认的巴黎最好的外科医生.

She is reputed to be rich.
据说她很有钱。
request(pt.: requested, pp.: requested, prp.: requesting, pl.: requests)
n. 要求,请求

vt. 请求,要求
Full details will be sent on request.
有详细材料备索。

Your presence is requested at the meeting.
请你务必出席会议。
requested
被请求的
Your presence is requested at the meeting.
请你务必出席会议。

It is requested that all members be present at the party.
全体会员都被要求出席这次晚会。
requiem
n. 安魂曲,安灵曲
But to Mozart--- at that time sick, depressed, haunted by the thought of death--- the stranger seemed a messenger from the other world, bidding him write his own requiem.
但是,对莫扎特来说——此时他身体不好,情绪低落,整天想着死——这个陌生人无异是从另一个世界派来的使者,来命令他写下他自己的安魂曲。
require(pt.: required, pp.: required, prp.: requiring)
v. 需要,要求
The floor requires washing.
这地板该洗了。

All passengers are required to show their tickets.
所有乘客都必须出示车票。
required
必需的
Being a substance that is required for normal functioning but does not need to be included in the diet because of the body's ability to synthesize it from other nutrients.
(氨基酸)非必需的是正常的运转所需要的物质的,但因为机体有从其它营养成分合成它的能力,因此不需要被包括在日常的食物中的

The ships required the protection of naval and air power.
船只本身需要海军和空军的保护。
requirement(pl.: requirements)
n. 要求
Candidates who fail to meet these requirements will not be admitted to the University.
不符合这些要求的考生不能上这所大学。

The refugees' main requirements are food and shelter.
难民的主要必需品是食物和住所。
requisite(pl.: requisites)
a. 必要的,需要的

n. 必需品
I must buy some toilet requisites.
我必须买些卫生间必需品。

She expect to achieve the requisite two-thirds majority for nomination.
她期望得到获得提名所必需的三分之二多数。
requisition(pt.: requisitioned, pp.: requisitioned, prp.: requisitioning, pl.: requisitions)
n. 请求,强求,命令

v. 强制使用,徵用,命令徵用
The town hall was requisitioned as army headquarters.
市政厅徵用作了军队的指挥部。

The army requisition all the truck to carry supplies.
军队征用了所有卡车,目的是为了运输车需品。
requital
n. 报酬,还礼,报仇
One's due, reward, or punishment; requital.
报偿,报应一个人应得报酬、报答、惩罚;补偿,赔偿

A full requital of his striving pain.
这是对他艰苦努力的圆满回报。
requite(pt.: requited, pp.: requited, prp.: requiting)
v. 报答,报酬,还礼
Our kindness and trust was requited only with dishonesty on their part.
对我们的善意和信任,他们以欺诈来回报。

I'll requite you for your help.
我想报答你的帮助。
reread(pt.: reread, pp.: reread, prp.: rereading)
v. 重读,再读
It's no use. I've read and reread the chapter, but it won't go in.
没有用。我把这一章读了又读,但还是读不进去。
rerun(pt.: reran, pp.: rerun, prp.: rerunning)
重新运行,再运行
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reschedule
vt. 重新排定...日程
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rescind(pt.: rescinded, pp.: rescinded, prp.: rescinding)
n. (rescission)

a. 退还,取消

v. 废除,取消
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rescission
n. 废除,取消
暂无例句
rescript
n. 公告,法令,重抄
暂无例句
rescue(pt.: rescued, pp.: rescued, prp.: rescuing, pl.: rescues)
n. 援救,解救,营救

v. 援救,救出,营救
The government has rescued the firm from bankruptcy by giving them a grant.
政府拨款给这家公司使其免于破产。

Had Jim not dived in to rescue him, the boy would have drowned.
如果不是吉姆跳下水去救,那小孩早就淹死了。
rescuer
n. 救援者
The rescuer called to the men to pay out more rope so that he could go further down the cliff.
营救者向人们喊,要他们把绳子再放长些,好使他能下到崖下。

The one and only way to rescuer him is to lower down a rope.
营救他的唯一办法是往下放一根绳索。
research(pt.: researched, pp.: researched, prp.: researching, pl.: researches)
调查,研究

v. 调查,研究
He is busy with research work.
他专心于研究工作。

Research workers are examining the problem.
研究人员正在研究那个问题。
researcher
n. 研究人员
The psychologist always assign work to each researcher.
这位心理学家总是将工作分派给每个研究员。

One of the difficulties of researchers in a fast-moving area like computer science is keeping abreast of current developments.
在飞速发展的领域中,如计算机科学,研究人员遇到困难之一是跟上当今的发展水平。
resell(pt.: resold, pp.: resold, prp.: reselling)
v. 再卖,转售
Speculators are thick on the ground. They buy up land, sit on it for a month or two and resell for twice what they paid.
投机者多得很,他们买下土地,搁置一两个月后又以双倍的价格卖出去。

Speculators are thick on the ground-literally speaking. They buy up land, sit on it for a year of two and resell for several times what they paid.
不夸张地说,投机商多得很,他们买下土地,然后放它个一两年,再以几倍于以前的价格卖出去。
resemblance(pl.: resemblances)
n. 相像
There is a degree of resemblance between the two boys.
这两个男孩有某些相似之处。

Your story shows little resemblance to the facts.
你说的与事实相去甚远。
resemble(pt.: resembled, pp.: resembled, prp.: resembling)
v. 相似,类似,像
The situation closely resembles that of Europe in 1940.
这种形势与1940年的欧洲十分相似。

She resembles her sister in appearance but not in character.
她和她姐姐外貌相似,但性格不同。
resend(pt.: resent, pp.: resent, prp.: resending)
再发送
I resent having to get his permission for everything I do.
我讨厌做每件事都要得到他的许可。

I bitterly resent his attempts to interfere in my work.
我非常讨厌他企图干涉我的工作。
resent(pt.: resented, pp.: resented, prp.: resenting)
v. 愤恨,憎恶,怨恨
I resent having to get his permission for everything I do.
我讨厌做每件事都要得到他的许可。

I bitterly resent his attempts to interfere in my work.
我非常讨厌他企图干涉我的工作。
resentful
a. 不满(对...产生反感)
Resentful and rebellious, especially against authority.
不满的,造反的,尤反对政府当局

He is resentful at the way he has been treated.
他对所受的待遇感到忿恨。
resentment(pl.: resentments)
n. 怨恨,愤恨
He has a deep-seated resentment at the way he has been treated.
他因受到如此对待而深怀怨恨。

The resentment festered in his mind.
他心中的愤恨有增无减。
reservation(pl.: reservations)
n. 预定
Some members of the committee expressed reservations about the proposal.
委员会一些成员对这项提议持保留态度。

His family are living in an Indian reservation.
他全家都住在一个印第安居留地里。
reserve(pt.: reserved, pp.: reserved, prp.: reserving, pl.: reserves)
n. 预备品,贮存,预备舍

vt. 保留,预订,延期
He still reserved his opinion on some points.
在一些问题上,他仍然保留自己的意见。

Please reserve a seat for me.
请为我预定一个座位。
reserved
v. 保留(预定,推迟)

a. 保留的(预订的,冷淡的,缄默)
He still reserved his opinion on some points.
在一些问题上,他仍然保留自己的意见。

She is not usually so reserved.
她通常不如此缄默。
reservoir(pt.: reservoired, pp.: reservoired, prp.: reservoiring, pl.: reservoirs)
n. 水库,蓄水池
The show is a veritable reservoir of new talent.
这个演出真是新秀集萃。

They open the sluice gates of reservoir.
他们打开水库的闸门。
reset(pt.: reset, pp.: reset, prp.: resetting)
n. 重新设定,重新组合

v. 重新设定,重新放置,重新组合
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reshape
v. 改造,使成新的形状,打开新局面
暂无例句
reshuffle(pt.: reshuffled, pp.: reshuffled, prp.: reshuffling)
v. 再洗牌,改组

vt. 改组
It's amusing to watch members jockeying for the Prime Minister's attention prior to Cabinet reshuffle.
看到政府官员在内阁改组之前耍弄花招以讨得首相欢心是很有趣的。

Who let out the details of the reshuffle in the department?
是谁泄漏了部门重组的细节?
reside(pt.: resided, pp.: resided, prp.: residing)
v. 住,居留,属于
Memory has been shown to reside in some metals.
已经证实,记忆存在于某些金属中。

This family has resided in this city for 60 years.
这个家族住在本城已有60 年了。
residence(pl.: residences)
n. 住处,住宅
He married an English woman and took up his residence in London.
他与一名英国女子结婚并且定居在伦敦。

They have a summer residence in the countryside.
他们在乡间有夏季住宅。
residency(pl.: residencies)
n. (美)高级专科住院实习(期)
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resident(pl.: residents)
a. 居住的

n. 居民
The residents of the town are proud of its new library.
该镇的居民都为镇上新建的图书馆感到自豪。

I have been resident in this hotel for two weeks.
我已经在这家旅馆里住了两个星期了。
residential
a. 住宅的,与居住有关的
Gradually the surrounding farmland turned residential.
周围的农田渐渐变成了住宅区。

A town of northeast Massachusetts, a primarily residential suburb of Boston. Population, 22,539.
里丁镇位于马萨诸塞州东北部的一城镇,原为波士顿一住宅的郊区。人口22,539
residual
a. 残余的,剩余的
The debate over the residual powers of the States has been long drawn out.
有关美国剩余的权力的争论已是旷日持久的了。

Residual deposits of soil, dust, and rock particles produced by the action of the wind.
残积层由于风力所产生的土壤、灰尘和岩石细粒的堆积物
residue(pl.: residues)
n. 残渣,剩余,余数
The residue of estate belongs to his son.
剩余财产属于他的儿子。

The residue after an ore or other material has been washed.
洗后的渣矿物或其他物质洗后剩下的渣滓
resign(pt.: resigned, pp.: resigned, prp.: resigning)
vi. 辞职

vt. 辞职,放弃,使顺从
He decided to resign his claim to the copyright.
他决定放弃对版权的要求。

She resigned her children to the care of a neighbor.
她委托邻居照顾她的孩子。
resignation(pl.: resignations)
n. 辞职,辞呈,认命
We haven't yet received his resignation.
我们尚未收到他的辞呈。

I'll accept my fate with resignation.
我将听天由命。
resigned
a. 认命的,服从的,听任的
She resigned her children to the care of a neighbor.
她委托邻居照顾她的孩子。

A lot of people would have resigned in the face of such accusations, but he stayed and toughed it out.
面对这样的指责,许多人都会辞职的,然而他却留下并硬是挺了过来。
resilience
n. 跳回(回弹,弹力,弹性变形,冲击值)
Her natural resilience helped her overcome the crisis.
她生性乐观有助於她渡过难关。

Rubber has more resilience than wood.
橡胶有比木头更大的弹性。
resilient
a. 弹回的,有弹力的,愉快的
Our carpet is hand- made of pure chinese wool. They are resilient and have fine workmanship.
我们的地毯是用中国纯羊毛手工织成的。它们富有弹性且做工精细。

A light or resilient manner of moving or walking.
轻快的或充满活力的移动或步伐
resin(pt.: resined, pp.: resined, prp.: resining, pl.: resins)
n. 树脂(松香,树脂状沉淀物,树脂制品)

vt 涂树脂(有树脂处理)
The basin is made of synthetic resin.
这个盆是用合成树脂做的。

Coated with wax or resin.
涂蜡的,涂树脂的
resist(pt.: resisted, pp.: resisted, prp.: resisting)
v. 抵抗,耐得住,压制
I can never resist an ice cream.
我一见到冰淇淋就忍不住想吃。

They are determined to resist invasion.
他们决定抵抗入侵。
resistance(pl.: resistances)
n. 抵抗力,反抗,反抗行动;阻力,电阻;反对
The aircraft is streamlined to cut down wind resistance.
飞机设计成流线型以减少风的阻力。

There has been a lot of resistance to this new law.
反对这项新法律的人很多。
resistant
a. 抵抗的,反抗的
This new type of infection is resistant to antibiotics.
这种新的传染病对抗菌素有抗药性。

Resistant to penetration by water but not entirely waterproof.
抗水的能抵抗水的渗透但不完全防水的
resolute(pl.: resolutes)
a. 坚决的,果断的
We should be true in word and resolute in deed.
我们应该言必信,行必果。

He was resolute in carrying out his plan.
他执行计划是坚决的。
resolutely
a. 坚决地,果断地

ad. 果断地,坚决地
Provided they fight resolutely, the enemy can never break in.
只要他们坚决地打,敌人就打不进来。

Our troops stood out resolutely against the long siege of the enemy.
我们的部队顽强地顶住了敌人长时间的围困。
resolution(pl.: resolutions)
n. 坚定,决心,决议,决定,果断,刚毅,消退:病理状态的减退,分辨率,清晰度
She always makes good resolutions but never carries them out.
她总是决心很大,却从不见付诸行动。

He moved a resolution in the meeting.
他在会议上提出了一个决议。
resolve(pt.: resolved, pp.: resolved, prp.: resolving, pl.: resolves)
n. 决定之事,决心,坚决

v. 决定,解决,决心
He resolved that nothing should hold him back.
他下决心不让任何事情阻挡他。

The discussion resolved itself into a pleasant chat.
讨论变成了愉快的闲聊。
resolved
a. 下定决心的,断然的

v. 决定,解决,决心

vbl. 决定,解决,决心
She resolved that she would never see him again/never to see him again.
她决心不再见他.

Given sufficient goodwill on both sides, there's no reason why this dispute shouldn't be resolved.
只要双方都有充分的善意,这种纠纷是没有理由解决不了的。
resolver
分解器
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resonance
n. 共鸣,共振,洪亮
Resonance would occur again, but not so strong as before.
共振会再次发生,但不如先前那么强。
resonant
a. 共鸣的,反响的
A loud, resonant, metallic sound.
铿锵声大而洪亮的金属般的声音

A deep resonant sound, as of an explosion.
隆隆声低沉而有回响的声音,比如爆炸声
resonate(pt.: resonated, pp.: resonated, prp.: resonating)
v. 产生共鸣
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resort(pt.: resorted, pp.: resorted, prp.: resorting, pl.: resorts)
n. 渡假胜地,手段,凭藉

v. 诉诸,常去,滞留
If other means fail we shall resort to force.
如果其他手段均告失败,我们将诉之武力。

You should have resorts to your parents.
你应该求助于你的父母。
resound(pt.: resounded, pp.: resounded, prp.: resounding)
v. (使)回响,鸣响
His fame resounded all over the world.
他名扬全球。

The whole building resounded the siren's warning.
整个大楼回响着警报声。
resounding
a. 响亮的
A forceful, resounding blow.
重击有力而声音响亮的重击

His fame resounded all over the world.
他名扬全球。
resource(pl.: resources)
n. 资源
The job called for all my resources of energy and patience.
这项工作需要我拿出自己的全部精力和耐性。

Resources management is an important business skill.
资源管理是一项重要的经营技能。
resourceful
a. 资源(人力、物力)丰富的; 有机智的; 多策略的,足智多谋的
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resourcefulness
n. 足智多谋
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resources
n. 资源
People should read the related regulations before they exploit natural resources.
在开发自然资源前,人们应该先了解相关的规定。

The government tried to prevent the diminution of resources.
政府试图阻止资源的减少。
respect(pt.: respected, pp.: respected, prp.: respecting, pl.: respects)
n. 尊敬,关心,方面

v. 尊敬,尊重
If they had any respect for human life they wouldn't do such terrible things.
他们如果还顾及人的生命就不会做出这样可怕的事来。

I deeply respect her courage.
我深深敬佩她的勇气。
respectability
n. 社会地位,受尊重
Lacking respectability, as in character, behavior, or appearance.
邋遢的,不名誉的不体面的,名声不好的,如在品质、行为或外貌上
respectable(pl.: respectables)
n. 品格高尚的人

a. 值得尊重的,人格高尚的,不少的
It's not respectable to be drunk on the street.
在大街上醉倒是不体面的。

She is a respectable married woman.
她是个受人尊敬的已婚妇女。
respectably
ad. 相当好地
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respecter
n. 趋炎附势者,尊敬者
Death is no respecter of persons.
死亡是不分贫富贵贱的。

The teacher is no respecter of his students.
这位老师不偏袒任何学生。
respectful
a. 表示尊敬的,有礼貌的,谦恭的
I hope you would be more respectful to your father.
我希望你对父亲有礼貌些。

He behaved in a respectful way.
他的举止彬彬有礼。
respectfully
ad. 恭敬地
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respecting
prep. 鉴于,由于
As he is a parson, he has to respect the cloth.
由于他是牧师,言行须顾虑到自己的身份。

The capacity for or the practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others.
宽容;忍耐力承认并尊重他人的信仰或行为的能力或行动
respective
a. 各自的,各个的
The three men were given work according to their respective abilities.
这三个人根据各自的能力被分配了工作。

Product name is trademark or registered trademark of their respective owner.
产品名称为它们各自所有者的商标或注册商标。
respectively
ad. 各自地,分别地
My husband and I got pay rises of 8% and 10% respectively.
我丈夫和我分别加薪8%和10%。

German and Italian courses are held in munich and rome respectively.
德语和意大利语课程分别设於慕尼黑和罗马。
respiration(pl.: respirations)
n. 呼吸
Respiration becomes difficult at great heights.
在很高的地方呼吸就变得困难了。

German biochemist. He won a1931 Nobel Prize for research on the respiration of cells.
瓦尔堡,奥托·亨利希1883-1970德国生化学家。因其对细胞呼吸的研究而获得1931年的诺贝尔奖
respirator
n. 呼吸器
A device, such as a respirator or an inhaler, by which a gas, vapor, or air is drawn in.
吸入器用来吸入气体,蒸汽或空气的仪器,如呼吸器或吸气器
respiratory
a. 呼吸的
The lungs are respiratory organs.
肺是呼吸器官。

A medicine for relieving disorders of the chest or respiratory tract.
祛痰药,舒胸药一种用于缓解胸部或呼吸道不适的药物
respire(pt.: respired, pp.: respired, prp.: respiring)
v. 呼吸
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respite
n. 暂缓, 缓期执行 ,缓刑,停付,延缓,延期

vt 展延, 暂时休息
The noise went on all night without a moment's respite.
噪音一刻不停地持续了一整夜。

A welcome respite from hard work.
刻苦工作后令人愉快的短暂休息
resplendence
n. 灿烂,辉煌
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resplendent
a. 辉煌的,灿烂的
We are enjoying the resplendent colors of the New England woods in the autumn.
我们欣赏着秋天里新英格兰树林的瑰丽色彩。

The princess arrived, resplendent in a new white dress.
公主光彩照人地穿着一身雪白的新礼服来了。
respond(pt.: responded, pp.: responded, prp.: responding)
v. 回答,回报,反应
He failed to respond to the medicine.
他服了这药未见起色。

I invited her to dinner but she did not respond.
我请她吃晚饭,但她未作回答。
respondent
a. 回答的,应答的,感应的

n. 应答者,被告
Formal reply to an allegation make in court, especially defence make by a respondent to a divorce petition
答辩状,对在法庭所作断言的答复,尤指被告对离婚起诉的抗辩。
response(pl.: responses)
n. 反应,回答,响应
His idea received an enthusiastic response.
他的想法获得热烈的响应。

She made no response to my letter.
她没有回我的信。
responsibility(pl.: responsibilities)
n. 责任
It's my responsibility to lock the doors.
我负责锁门。

The manufacturers disclaim all responsibility for the damage caused by misuse.
因使用不当造成的损坏,生产厂家不负任何责任。
responsible
a. 有责任的,负责的,责任重大的,应负责的
Who's responsible for the terrible mess?
谁应该对这种混乱负责?

She holds a very responsible position in the firm.
她在公司里身居要职。
responsibly
ad. 负责地(可靠地)
I'll trust you to behave responsibly while I'm out.
我相信你在我外出期间会认真办事的。
responsive
a. 回答的,应答的,易感应的
Highly aware of and responsive to what is fashionable and up-to-date.
赶时髦的,新潮的对于流行的和时新的东西很敏感的并且积极响应的

Not responsive, as to treatment or stimuli.
无感应的对治疗或刺激没有反应的
rest
a. 其余的

v.&n. 休息

vi. 搁(在),休息

vt. 使休息
Sunday is my rest day.
星期日是我休息的日子。

I always rest for an hour after dinner.
晚饭后,我总要休息一小时。
restart
重新启动
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restate(pt.: restated, pp.: restated, prp.: restating)
v. 重新叙述,重讲
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restaurant(pl.: restaurants)
n. 餐馆,饭店
I had my breakfast in the small restaurant.
我在一家小饭馆里吃了早饭。

The prices in that restaurant are absolutely ruinous.
那家餐馆的价格贵得能把人坑死。
restaurateur(pl.: restaurateurs)
n. 餐馆老板, 饭店主人
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restful
a. 给人休息的,平安的,安静的
A room painted in restful colors.
房间漆有宁静的颜色

Pastel colours are restful to the eye.
清淡柔和的颜色可以养目。
restfully
ad. 平安地
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restfulness
n. 宁静
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restitute(pt.: restituted, pp.: restituted, prp.: restituting)
偿还,归还
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restitution
n. 赔偿
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restive
a. 不愿向前走的,倔强的,难驾御的
Another hour passed and the crowd grew/became restive.
又过了一个小时, 人们有些不耐烦了.
restless
a. 不安宁的,焦虑的
The boy was restless from hunger.
男孩因饥饿而变得焦躁不安。

The children grew restless with the long wait.
孩子们等了很久便著急了.
restlessly
ad. 不安地, 慌张地
The lion paced the floor of his cage restlessly.
狮子烦躁地在兽笼里走来走去。
restock(pt.: restocked, pp.: restocked, prp.: restocking)
v. 重新进货
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restoration
n. 恢复,归还,复位
The army's task was the restoration of public order.
军队的任务是要去恢复公共秩序。

The restoration of data to a previously known or defined state.
将数据恢复到先前已知或规定的状态。
restorative
a. 恢复健康的,恢复的
An invigorating, refreshing, or restorative agent or influence.
增强物增加活力、精神或帮助恢复的物品或影响

Nature has an exhilarative and restorative effect.
大自然具有使人畅快并恢复体力的效果。
restore(pt.: restored, pp.: restored, prp.: restoring)
v. 回复,恢复,归还
The stolen property must be restored to its owner.
赃物必须物归原主。

I feel quite restored to health after my holiday.
假期过后,我觉得健康恢复得相当不错。
restrain(pt.: restrained, pp.: restrained, prp.: restraining)
v. 抑制,阻止,束缚
I couldn't restrain my anger.
我无法抑制我的愤怒。

She tried to restrain her sobs.
她设法抑制住自己的悲泣。
restrained
a. 克制的,自制的,受约束的
Formal, refined, and restrained in style.
拘谨的,精炼的风格正式、精致和克制的

Some children must be restrained in their own interests.
有些孩子必须约束一下,这对他们有好处。
restraint(pl.: restraints)
n. 抑制,克制,束缚
His rage was beyond restraint.
他怒不可遏。

Restraint in artistic expression.
束缚艺术表达的限制
restrict(pt.: restricted, pp.: restricted, prp.: restricting)
n. 限制、限定、约束

v. 限制,约束
You are restricted to eight liters of duty-free wine.
携带的免税酒不得超过八升。

Fog restricted visibility.
雾天能见度很低。
restricted
v. 限制(节流)

a. 限制的(受限制的,有限的,保密的)
Membership in this club is restricted to man under 30.
俱乐部的成员限定在三十岁以下。

You are restricted to eight liters of duty-free wine.
携带的免税酒不得超过八升。
restricting
限制(的)
The city passed an ordinance restricting the size of advertising signs, but grandfathered all those signs erected before1982.
该市通过了一项限制广告牌规格的法令,但那些在1982年以前竖起来的招牌免受限制

Membership in this club is restricted to man under 30.
俱乐部的成员限定在三十岁以下。
restriction(pl.: restrictions)
n. 限制,约束

vi. 结果,(作为结果)发生
There are currency restrictions on the sums allowed for foreign travel.
到国外旅行允许携带的款额有所限制。

The sale of firearms is subject to many legal restrictions.
出售枪支受到许多法律限制。
restrictive
a. 限制的,拘束的,限定的

n. 限定辞
A forceful emergence from a restrictive condition or situation.
爆发从受限制的条件或情形下突然涌现

A category, especially an overly restrictive one.
分类,类别分类,尤指受过度限制分类
restroom
[美](在酒店、饭店内的)公共厕所
I can hear him in the restroom, heaving his heart up.
我听得见他在洗手间吐得很厉害。
restructure(pt.: restructured, pp.: restructured, prp.: restructuring)
v. 更改结构,重健构造
The challenge for educators is to restructure the curriculum to make maximum use of the new technologies so that students can learn better and prepare themselves for the information-rich world they now confront.
对教育工作者提出的要求,就是要调整学校的课程来最大限度地使用新的技术,以便学生能够学得更好,并为他们现在所面临的信息丰富的世界而早作准备。
result(pt.: resulted, pp.: resulted, prp.: resulting, pl.: results)
n. 结果,成绩,答案

v. 产生,起于,致使
The accident resulted in the death of two passengers.
这起事故导致两名乘客丧生。

If this football team doesn't get a result tonight, they will be put down into a lower division.
如果今晚这支足球队不能赢球,他们将会被降级。
resultant
a. 合成的(有结果的)

n. 合成矢量(结果,产物,终结式)
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resulting
结果的
Production manager: Initiated quality control resulting in a reduction in working hours by20% while increasing productivity by25%.
生产部经理:引入质量控制,使工作时数减少了20%,而生产力则提高了25%。

Tax was low and state spending was high, resulting in a budget deficit.
税率低而政府支出大, 结果出现预算赤字.
resume(pt.: resumed, pp.: resumed, prp.: resuming)
v. 再继续,重新开始

n. 简历,履历
Please send a detailed resume to our company.
请给我们公司寄一份详细的简历。

The collapse of the strike enabled the company to resume normal bus services.
罢工的失败使公司恢复了正常的公共汽车营业。
resumption
n. 恢复(再取回)
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resurgence
n. 再起,复活,再现
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resurgent
a. 再起的,复活的
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resurrect(pt.: resurrected, pp.: resurrected, prp.: resurrecting)
vt. 复活(复露,使...再现,使...再受注意)
That noise is enough to resurrect the dead!
那噪音都能把死人吵活!
resurrection
n. 复活,复兴,恢复
He had a resurrection of hope.
他的希望复苏了。

His resurrection frightened us.
他的复活吓坏了我们。
resuscitate(pt.: resuscitated, pp.: resuscitated, prp.: resuscitating)
v. 使复活,使苏醒
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resuscitation
n. 复活
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resynchronization
n. 再同步
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resynchronize
v. 再同步
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retail(pt.: retailed, pp.: retailed, prp.: retailing)
n. 零售

v. 零售,转述
Who is responsible for retailing these rumors about him?
是谁散布这些有关他的流言蜚语的?

I bought the milk retail.
我以零售方式买来这些牛奶。
retailer
n. 零售商
The retailer has to absorb the cost of wastage.
零售商须承受耗损的费用.

The retailer accepted the shipment on consignment.
零售商接受了运来的寄售物品
retain(pt.: retained, pp.: retained, prp.: retaining)
v. 保持,保留
I will retain my right.
我将保留我的权力。

He retained the best lawyer in the state to defend his case.
他为他的案子聘了该州最好的律师。
retainer
n. 家臣,扈从,保持者
An attendant; a retainer.
随从,侍从;家臣

Her new impression of him is strengthened by the evidence of an old Darcy family retainer who has nothing but good to say of Darcy.
她对于他的这种新印象,由于达西家一个老家仆的证明而又得到加深,这老家仆对达西赞不绝口。
retake(pt.: retook, pp.: retaken, prp.: retaking)
v.&n. 夺回,取回,再取,重摄,补拍
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retaliate(pt.: retaliated, pp.: retaliated, prp.: retaliating)
v. 报复,报仇,回敬
If we impose import duties, other countries may retaliate against us.
我们若徵收进口税, 别的国家就可能报复我们.

He slapped his sister, who retaliated by kicking him.
他打了妹妹一巴掌, 他妹妹回敬他一脚.
retaliation
n. 报复,反击
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retaliatory
a. 报复(性)的
A feud between two families or clans that arises out of a slaying and is perpetuated by retaliatory acts of revenge; a blood feud.
族间血仇,血系间的复仇由杀戳引起的并通过以牙还牙的报复行为而持续不断的两个家族或宗族之间的世仇;血仇

The raid was purely retaliatory.
这次袭击完全是报复性的。
retard(pt.: retarded, pp.: retarded, prp.: retarding)
n. 阻止,迟延

v. 妨碍,迟延,迟缓
Lack of sun retards plant growth.
光照不足则植物生长缓慢.

Cold weather retards the growth of the crops.
寒冷的天气妨碍了庄稼生长。
retardation
n. 智力迟钝,精神发育迟缓
A person of profound mental retardation having a mental age below three years and generally being unable to learn connected speech or guard against common dangers. The term belongs to a classification system no longer in use and is now considered offensive.
低智商者指智力水平在三岁小孩以下,听不懂连贯话语,也不会提防普通危险的智力有严重障碍的人。这个词现在已不用来区别人的类型,现在被认为有对人不友好的意思

A person of mild mental retardation having a mental age of from7 to12 years and generally having communication and social skills enabling some degree o
retarded
a. 智力迟钝的, 发展迟缓的
Lack of sun retards plant growth.
光照不足则植物生长缓慢.

A substance that retards or arrests a chemical reaction.
反催化剂延缓或阻碍化学反应的物质
retell(pt.: retold, pp.: retold, prp.: retelling)
v. 复述

vt. 复述,再讲
The teacher asked the students to retell the story they just read.
老师要求学生们复述他们刚读的故事。
retention
n. 保存(保持力,包装牢固,记忆力,保留物)
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retentive
a. 保持的,有保持力的,记性好的
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reticence
n. 无言,沉默,谨慎
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reticent
a. 无言的,沉默的,谨慎的
He seems unduly reticent on the subject of his past.
他似乎对他过去的事情讳莫如深。
reticulated
a. 网状的
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reticulation
n. 网目,网状
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reticulum(pl.: reticula)
n. 网状质,网状组织,蜂巢胃
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retinue(pl.: retinues)
n. 侍从,随员
She is a retinue of doctor.
她是医生的助手。

The Queen was flanked by a retinue of bodyguards and policemen.
女王左右有保镖和警察护卫着。
retire(pt.: retired, pp.: retired, prp.: retiring)
n. 退休,退职

v. 退休
Our armies have retired to regroup for a fresh attack.
我们的部队已经退下来重新整编,以便发动新的进攻。

The boxer retired from the contest with eye injuries.
该拳击手因眼部受伤而退出比赛。
retired
a. 隐退的,退休的,退役的
The retired film star sequestered herself from the world.
这位退休的影星过着隐居的生活。

I put him down as a retired naval officer.
我看他是个退役的海军军官.
retirement
n. 退休
There have been several retirements in my office lately.
最近我那办公室里有几个人退休了。

The manager urged older staff to take up early retirement.
经理敦促年纪较大的职员提前退休。
retiring
a. 隐居的,不喜社交的
Joanna had a gentle retiring disposition.
乔安娜性格温柔而腼腆。

Retiring early from his job freed him to join several local clubs.
他早早退休, 摆脱了工作的羁绊而加入了当地的几个俱乐部.
retool(pt.: retooled, pp.: retooled, prp.: retooling)
vt. 重组(给以新装备)
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retort
n. 反驳,顶嘴,蒸馏器

v. 反驳,回嘴,反击
He retorted that it was my fault as much as his.
他反驳说我的错误并不比他的小。

He retorted, "it's entirely your fault."
他反驳说:“这完全是你的错误。”
retouch(pt.: retouched, pp.: retouched, prp.: retouching, pl.: retouches)
v. v.润饰,修正
Retouch is made to the goods the cases of which get wet by the tidal water.
被潮水浸湿的箱子中的货物正在进行整修。
retrace(pt.: retraced, pp.: retraced, prp.: retracing)
v. 重描,折回,绕回
He often retraces the happy time during his young age.
他经常回忆起年轻时代的幸福时光。

The police retraced the movements of the murder victim.
警方追溯了被谋杀者当时的动作。
retract(pt.: retracted, pp.: retracted, prp.: retracting)
vt. 缩进(拉回,退回,取消)

n. 收缩核
The undercarriage on light aircraft does not always retract in flight.
轻型飞机飞行时起落架不一定缩回.

The accused refused to retract (his statement).
那被告拒不撤消(其供述).
retractable
a. 可缩回的,伸缩自如的,可取消的
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retracted
a. 可伸缩的
The undercarriage on light aircraft does not always retract in flight.
轻型飞机飞行时起落架不一定缩回.

The accused refused to retract (his statement).
那被告拒不撤消(其供述).
retraction
n. 撤消,收回
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retransmit
重新发送,传输,中继
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retreat(pt.: retreated, pp.: retreated, prp.: retreating, pl.: retreats)
n. 休息寓所,撤退,隐居

v. 撤退,隐退,向后倾
The soldiers had to retreat when they were beaten in battle.
士兵们在战斗中受挫,不得不撤退。

You can't retreat from the responsibility in this affair.
你不能回避在这一事件中的责任。
retrench(pt.: retrenched, pp.: retrenched, prp.: retrenching)
vt. 减少(删除)
Inflation has forced us to retrench.
因通货膨胀我们不得不紧缩开支.
retribution
n. 报应,罚,报复
The president promised swift and effective retribution against the terrorists.
总统答应会迅速有效地惩罚恐怖分子。

Retribution is at hand.
惩罚就要到来
retributive
a. 报应的
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retrieval
n. 取回,恢复,修补
A word, symbol, or number used as a descriptor for retrieval of information from a collection, especially in a coordinate indexing system.
用作描述符的一种字、符号或数,用于从某一集合中,特别是从某一配位标引系统中检索信息

A unit of a computer that preserves data for retrieval.
存储器存储数据以备日后查用的计算机部件
retrieve(pt.: retrieved, pp.: retrieved, prp.: retrieving)
v. 取回,恢复,补偿

n. 取回,恢复的希望
The company is fighting to retrieve its market share.
这个公司正在为恢复其市场份额(占有率)而奋斗。

I should like to retrieve my umbrella which I left in the car.
我想取回我留在车上忘记带走的雨伞。
retroactive
a. 反动的,追溯的,有追溯力的
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retrofit(pt.: retrofit, pp.: retrofit, prp.: retrofitting)
更新
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retrograde(pt.: retrograded, pp.: retrograded, prp.: retrograding)
a. 后退的,倒退的,退步的

v. 倒退,退步,逆行
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retrogress(pt.: retrogressed, pp.: retrogressed, prp.: retrogressing)
v. 倒退,退化
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retrospect(pt.: retrospected, pp.: retrospected, prp.: retrospecting, pl.: retrospects)
n. 回顾

v. 回顾,回想,追溯[反]foresee
One's school life seems happier in retrospect than in reality.
人们的学校生活回想起来要比实际上的快乐。

One's school life seem happier in retrospect than in reality.
学校生活回忆起来显得比实际上要快乐。
retrospective
a. 回顾的,怀旧的,在后面的
The legislation was made retrospective.
该项法规具有追溯效力。
retry(pt.: retried, pp.: retried, prp.: retrying)
重试
There are calls for the case to be retried.
该案有必要重审.
return(pt.: returned, pp.: returned, prp.: returning, pl.: returns)
n. 返回,归还,报答

v. 返回,归还,回来
Don't forget to return my keys.
别忘了还我钥匙。

What time does your husband return from work?
你丈夫什么时候下班回家?
returnable
a. 可退回的
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returned
退回的
Angrily the men returned the minutes later to tell their mates,"We had no impact. These men have skins like a rhinoceros."
10分钟后,这些人气呼呼地回来对同伙说:“毫无作用,这些人脸皮真厚。”

The stamp in your library book shows it must be returned tomorrow.
你从图书馆借的书上的戳记表明,这本书必须明天归还。
returnee
n. 回国的军人
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returns
报告,统计表,研究成果
On his return he report his findings to the committee.
他一回来就向委员会报告调查结果。

I asked him to bring me some raisins when he returns from Xinjiang.
我请求他从新疆回来时给我带些葡萄干。
retype
v. 重打
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reunion(pl.: reunions)
n. 团圆,重聚
We hold an annual reunion of former students of the college.
我们每年举行一次大学校友联欢会。

Thanks invitation however regret unable join owing business pressure hoping reunion before christmas best regard.
谢谢邀请,很抱歉,由于商务繁忙不能前往。希望在圣诞节前能得到一叙。祝好。
reunite(pt.: reunited, pp.: reunited, prp.: reuniting)
vt. 再结合(统一,使...重聚)
Parents were reunited with their lost children.
父母与失散的孩子们团圆了。

She hopes reuniting with her family.
她希望与家人团聚。
reunited
v. (使)团聚,(使)再结合,(使)重聚
Imagine the joyful scene when they were reunited with their lost daughter.
他们与失散的女儿团聚,快乐的情景是可想而知的。

She hopes reuniting with her family.
她希望与家人团聚。
reusable
可再用的
A reusable electric lamp that produces a bright continuous light for photographic illumination.
摄影用超压强烈溢光灯,照相泛光灯用于摄影照明的、可产生持续明亮光线的可再次使用的电灯

Object repository support for creating shared, reusable form and data module.
用于创建共享、可重用窗体和数据模块的对象储存库支持。
reuse
v. 再使用

vt. 重新使用
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rev(pt.: revved, pp.: revved, prp.: revving)
v. 发动机旋转,加快速度
Don't rev the engine so hard.
别让发动机转得太快.

Rev it up to warm the engine.
让发动机转起来预热.
revamp(pt.: revamped, pp.: revamped, prp.: revamping)
v. 翻新,修改

vi. 修订,重建,改良
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reveal
v. 显示,透露
I promise never to reveal his secret.
我答应决不泄漏他的秘密。

These few words fully revealed her noble quality.
这寥寥数语充分显示了她的高贵品质。
revealing
a. 有启迪作用的
By firing a few shots we can surprise them into revealing their positions.
我们冷不防打几枪就能让他们暴露他们的位置。

The act or process of revealing or uncovering.
揭露,泄露;公开揭露或揭发的行为或过程
revel(pt.: reveled, pp.: reveled, prp.: reveling, pl.: revels)
n. 作乐,狂欢

v. 狂欢作乐,深爱
Christmas revels with feasting and dancing were common in England.
圣诞节盛宴歌舞的狂欢在英国是很常见的。

The actress revels in all the attention she gets from the media.
这位女演员陶醉于传媒对她的吹捧。
revelation(pl.: revelations)
n. 揭露,泄露,发觉
The revelation of his scandalous past led to his resignation.
他那不光彩历史的揭露导致了他的辞职。

Have you read the ex-minister's amazing revelations in the newspaper?
你看了前任部长在报上揭露的那些惊人的事实没有?
revelry(pl.: revelries)
n. 狂欢
The revelries went on all the night.
狂欢活动通宵达旦。

It seems sounds of drunken revelry.
那似乎是酗酒作乐的吵闹声。
revenge(pt.: revenged, pp.: revenged, prp.: revenging)
n. 报仇,复仇,报复

v. 报仇,报复
I did not do it out of revenge.
我做那件事并不是出于报复。

The knight swore he would revenge his father's death.
骑士发誓要为他父亲向敌人报仇。
revenue(pl.: revenues)
n. 财政收入,税收
The government's revenue is made up chiefly of the money we pay in taxes.
政府的收入主要来源是靠我们所交的税。

The Inland Revenue have sent me a tax bill for more than a hundred pounds, but they can't get blood out of a stone because I just haven't got the money.
国内税务署寄给我一张100多英镑的税单,不过他们不可能从石头里榨出油来,因为我并没有那么多钱。
reverb(pt.: reverbed, pp.: reverbed, prp.: reverbing)
混响
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reverberant
a. 起回声的
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reverberate(pt.: reverberated, pp.: reverberated, prp.: reverberating)
v. 回响,反响,反射
The roar of the train reverberated in the tunnel.
火车的轰隆声在隧道里回荡.

The room reverberated with the noise of the shot.
房间里回响著枪声.
revere(pt.: revered, pp.: revered, prp.: revering)
v. 尊敬, 敬畏, 崇敬

里维尔(美国马萨诸塞州城市,避暑胜地)
People came to the memorial to revere the memory of the great leader.
人们来到纪念馆崇敬地纪念这位伟大的领袖。

I revere him greatly.
我很尊敬他.
reverence(pt.: reverenced, pp.: reverenced, prp.: reverencing, pl.: reverences)
n. 敬畏,尊敬,尊严
These students have reverence for their teacher.
这些学生很尊敬他们的老师。

Feeling reverence, dread, or awe.
敬畏的感到尊敬,害怕或崇拜的
Reverend
n. 教士,神职人员,牧师

a. 应受尊敬的,牧师的
A reverend gentleman is here to see you, sir!
这里有位教士要见你,先生。

The Very Reverend Jane Smith.
受人尊敬的简·史密斯
reverent
a. 恭敬的,虔诚的
They all maintained a reverent silence.
他们都保持肃静。

The reverent love and devotion accorded a deity, an idol, or a sacred object.
崇拜对神、偶像或神圣物体带有敬畏或惊异的热爱与热诚
reverently
a. 恭敬地(虔诚地)
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reverie
n. 幻想
He is indulging in reveries about the future.
他正沉浸于对未来的幻想之中。

She fell into a reverie about her childhood.
她沉浸在对童年往事的遐想中。
reversal
n. 翻转,倒转,反转
A sharp reversal of direction, as of a ball carrier in football.
急转向相反方向急转,如橄榄球比赛中的持球球员的反切动作

A reversal, as in policy; an about-face.
向后转转向反面,如在政策上;大转变
reverse(pt.: reversed, pp.: reversed, prp.: reversing, pl.: reverses)
n. 相反,背面,失败

a. 反面的,相反的,颠倒的

v. 颠倒,逆转,倒退
These financial reverses will prevent my taking a holiday.
这些经济上的挫折使我不能去度假了。

The 50p coin has a crowned lion on its reverse.
50便士硬币反面的图案是个戴皇冠的狮子.
reverse discrimination
逆向歧视,反其道而行之的歧视
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reversion
n. 返回(原状,旧习惯),逆转
A reversion to a former type or ancestral characteristic.
返祖恢复到从前的类型或祖先的特征

Reversion of land held under feudal tenure to the manor in the absence of legal heirs or claimants.
无继承人的土地规领主缺少法定继承人或继承申请者的封地的所有权的转归领主
revert(pt.: reverted, pp.: reverted, prp.: reverting)
v. 恢复,复归,回到
The fields have reverted to moorland.
那片田地又变成了荒地。

After her divorce she reverted to her maiden name.
她离婚后又重新使用娘家的姓。
review(pt.: reviewed, pp.: reviewed, prp.: reviewing, pl.: reviews)
n. 检讨,复习,回顾,评审

v. 温习,检讨,评论
All prices are subject to review.
一切商品的价格都有可能调整。

The play was very well reviewed.
这出戏得到很好的评价。
reviewer
n. 评论者(书评作者,报刊评论员)
Perhaps it is not for this reviewer to talk, since he produced a book on Johnson himself, but as the girl said, it was only a little one a wicked publisher seduced me, and I have promised never, never to do it again.
也许不该由这位评论家来说,因为他本人也出版了一本关于约翰逊的书,但是正如那位少女所说的,那并不是什么大不了的事,是一个缺德的出版商诱惑我,而且我答应永远、永远再不做这种事了。

Reviewer was dismissive, and the play closed within a week.
由於评论界持否定态度,该剧上演不到一周便停止了
revile(pt.: reviled, pp.: reviled, prp.: reviling)
v. 辱骂,斥责
Their much reviled system in fact works far better than many highly praised ones elsewhere.
他们那套遭到许多非难的设备操纵起来实际上要比别的地方许多备受赞扬的设备好得多。
revise(pt.: revised, pp.: revised, prp.: revising, pl.: revises)
n. 校订,修正,再校稿

v. 校订,修正,校正
He revised the manuscript of his book before sending it to the publisher.
他对自己那本书的手稿先进行校订,然后才把它交给出版社。

You should revise your idea about him.
你应该修改对他的看法。
revision(pl.: revisions)
n. 校订,修正,修订本

n. 复习,重温
Our budget needs drastic revision.
我们的预算需作重大修改。

The catalogue is under revision.
目录正在修订之中。
revisit(pt.: revisited, pp.: revisited, prp.: revisiting)
v. 再访,重游,重临
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revitalization
n. 新生(复活,恢复元气)
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revitalize(pt.: revitalized, pp.: revitalized, prp.: revitalizing)
v. 使复活,使重新充满活力

vt. 使复兴,使苏醒,使复活,使恢复
I think we have to revitalize our society.
我觉得我们的社会需要新生。
revival(pl.: revivals)
n. 复兴,复活,恢复精神
Our economy is undergoing a revival.
我们的经济正处于复苏阶段。

The patient had a speedy revival after her operation.
那个女病人在手术后迅速康复。
revive(pt.: revived, pp.: revived, prp.: reviving)
v. 使...生醒,复生,恢复精神
The flowers will revive in water.
这些花在水中会再活。

Interest in classic music has revived recently.
近来对古典音乐的兴趣又浓厚起来。
revocable
a. 可废除的
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revocation
n. 废弃,取消
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revokable
可取消的
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revoke(pt.: revoked, pp.: revoked, prp.: revoking, pl.: revokes)
vt. 撤回(回想)

n. 取消(回想)
The unreasonable rules were revoked.
不合理的规则被废除了。

His driving licence was revoked after the crash.
他撞车后驾驶执照被吊销了。
revolt(pt.: revolted, pp.: revolted, prp.: revolting, pl.: revolts)
n. 叛乱,反抗,反感

v. 叛乱,起反感,使...恶心
Human nature revolts at such a crime.
人性厌恶这样的罪行。

The colonists revolted against their British ruler.
殖民地人民反抗他们的英国统治者。
revolting
a. 背叛的,叛乱的,讨厌的
His feet smelt revolting.
他双脚散发的气味让人恶心.

He was the prime mover in the revolt against the government.
他是这场反政府叛乱的煽动者.
revoltingly
ad. 令人作呕地,使人反感地
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revolution(pl.: revolutions)
n. 革命,旋转,转数
Most countries have had revolutions aganist the government.
大多数国家发生过反对政府的革命。

The act of turning or the condition of being turned; rotation or revolution.
转动,旋转转动的动作或被转动的状况;转动或旋转
revolutionary(pl.: revolutionaries)
a. 革命的

n. 革命者
He suffered for his revolutionary principles.
他为了自己的革命原则而蒙受苦难。

The revolutionaries are attacking the palace.
革命分子在攻打王宫。
revolutionize(pt.: revolutionized, pp.: revolutionized, prp.: revolutionizing)
v. 鼓吹革命,大事改革
Computers have revolutionizedbanking.
计算机的运用彻底改变了银行业务运作.
revolve(pt.: revolved, pp.: revolved, prp.: revolving)
v. 旋转,考虑,循环
The moon revolves around the earth.
月球绕地球运行。

The earth revolves round the sun.
地球环绕太阳运行。
revolver(pl.: revolvers)
n. 左轮手枪
He killed the man with a revolver.
他用左轮手枪把那个人杀死了。

The man produced a revolver from his pocket.
那人从衣袋里掏出一支左轮手枪。
revolving
a. 旋转的
The revolving sign was spinning round and round in the wind.
旋转的标志牌在风中打著旋儿.

A revolving cylindrical sieve used for screening or sizing rock and ore.
滚筒筛一种圆筒形的可旋转的筛,用于岩石和矿石的筛分或大小测量
revolving door
n. 十字形旋转门
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revue
n. 时事讽刺剧
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revulsion
n. 剧变,非常的厌恶,剧烈的反应
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reward(pt.: rewarded, pp.: rewarded, prp.: rewarding, pl.: rewards)
n. 报酬,酬谢,赏金

v. 奖赏,酬谢
They rewarded the winners with gifts of fruits and flowers.
他们奖给优胜者一些水果和鲜花。

He got a reward for helping them.
他因帮助他们而拿到一笔酬金。
rewarding
a. 有益的,有所得的,有报酬的
Gardening is a very rewarding pastime.
园艺劳动是非常有益的消遣。

She finds motherhood very rewarding.
她认为做母亲得偿所愿。
rewind(pt.: rewound, pp.: rewound, prp.: rewinding)
回绕,倒带
Depress this button to rewind the tape.
按下这个按钮倒带。

In magnetic recording, a device which removes the magnetic tape from contact with the head on fast wind or rewind.
在磁记录技术中使用的一种机构,在快速进带或倒带时能把磁带移开,以免和磁头接触。
rework(pt.: reworked, pp.: reworked, prp.: reworking)
重做,改写
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rewrite(pt.: rewrote, pp.: rewritten, prp.: rewriting)
n. 重写,改写

vt. 改写,重写
I rewrote the article because it do not according with our policy.
由于该文与我们的政策不符,我重新写了一遍。
RFD
rural free delivery:邮件乡村地区免费递送
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rhapsodize(pt.: rhapsodized, pp.: rhapsodized, prp.: rhapsodizing)
v. 过份赞美
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rhapsody(pl.: rhapsodies)
n. 溢美之词,狂想曲
The guests went into rhapsodies over the food.
宾客对食物交口称赞.
rhetoric
n. 修辞,华丽虚饰的语言,修辞学
The sentence contains impassioned rhetoric.
这个句子含有富有表现力的修辞。

I am tired of the empty rhetoric of politicians.
我讨厌政客们的花言巧语。
rhetorical
a. 修辞学的,符合修辞学的,修辞的
An abrupt change within a sentence to a second construction inconsistent with the first, sometimes used for rhetorical effect; for example, I warned him that if he continues to drink, what will become of him?
改变说法;错格句子中与第一个语法结构不一致的突然出现的第二个结构,有时用于修辞效果;例如,我警告过他,如果他继续喝酒的话将会有什么下场呢?

A statement or rhetorical discourse intended to give information about or an explanation of difficult material.
讲解为了给…提供信息陈述或比喻性的说明,或对有难点的题材的解释
rhetorical question
不必回答,只为加强语气及效果的反问
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rheumatism
n. 风湿症
The patient is suffering from the rheumatism.
这个病人受到风湿病的折磨。

She is afflicted with rheumatism.
她为风湿症所苦。
rheumy
a. 分泌粘液的
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Rhine
n. 莱因河[欧洲西部]
A region and former duchy of central Germany north and east of the Main and Rhine rivers. The region became a duchy in1806 and was absorbed by Prussia in1866. Members of the original dynasty subsequently ruled Luxembourg and the Netherlands(as the house of Orange).
拿骚一个地区,从前为中德的领地,位于美因河和莱茵河的北部和东部。该地区在1806年成为领地并于1866年被普鲁士接收。原先的王朝成员相继统治了卢森堡和荷兰(作为奥兰治的王室)

Where does this stream merge into the Rhine?
这条小河在什么地方与莱茵河合流?
rhinestone
n. 水晶之一种,人造钻石
A small, glittering ornament, such as a rhinestone or a sequin, applied to fabric or a garment.
亮片一种用于织物或服装上的闪闪发光的小饰物,比如像水晶或金属闪光片
rhinitis
n. 鼻炎
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rhino(pl.: rhino)
n. 犀牛

n. <俚> 钱, 现金
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rhinoceros(pl.: rhinoceros)
n. 犀牛

n. (对受攻击、批评、侮辱等)麻木不仁
The rhinoceros has one horn on its nose.
犀牛鼻子上有一个角。

The game wardens tranquillized the rhinoceros with a drugged dart.
猎物保护区管理员用麻醉射器让犀牛静了下来.
Rhode Island
(美国州名)罗得岛
A town of southeast Massachusetts near the Rhode Island border southwest of Boston. It was settled in1660. Population, 22,095.
富兰克林美国曼彻斯特东南部一城镇,邻罗得岛边缘,位于波士顿西南部。1666年在此建立了殖民地。人口22,095

A town of north-central Rhode Island, a manufacturing suburb of Providence. Population, 24,907.
约翰斯顿罗得岛州中北部城镇,位于普罗维登斯郊区,以制造业为主。人口24,907
rhubarb(pl.: rhubarbs)
n. 大黄,大黄的叶柄,调味液之一种
"Won't you grow any fruit? " "No. only rhubarb, God's gift to Scotland and lazy gardeners."
"你们这里种水果吗?""不种,只种大黄,这是上帝对对苏格兰人和懒人的恩宠。"
rhyme(pt.: rhymed, pp.: rhymed, prp.: rhyming, pl.: rhymes)
n. 韵,押韵,韵文

v. 押韵
The last two lines of this poem don't rhyme properly.
这首诗的最后两行没有押好韵。

This nursery rhyme is very familiar to me.
我对这首摇篮曲很熟悉。
rhythm(pl.: rhythms)
n. 节奏,韵律
He is trying to play the same tune in a different rhythm.
他正试图用不同节奏演奏同一个曲子。

Stress and rhythm are important in speaking English.
说英语时, 重音和节奏是很重要的.
rhythmic
a. 间歇的(调和的)
A foot of verse used in lyric poetry having two unstressed syllables flanked by the two rhythmic stresses marking the first and last syllables of the foot.
扬抑抑扬格一种应用于抒情诗诗体中的音步,由两个轻音节夹在两个有节奏的重音之间构成,用于表示该音步的第一个和最后一个音节

The rhythmic stamping of the heels characteristic of Spanish flamenco dances.
踢达舞西班牙弗拉曼柯舞中特有的有节奏地踏足
rhythmical
a. 有节奏的,有韵律的
A monotonous rhythmical drumbeat or similar sound.
单调鼓声一种单调的有节奏的敲鼓声或类似的声音

The measured, rhythmical sound of verse; meter.
韵律诗的节奏,韵律;音步
rib(pt.: ribbed, pp.: ribbed, prp.: ribbing, pl.: ribs)
n. 肋骨
How many ribs does a man have?
一个人有几条肋骨?

It is not true that woman is made from man's rib; she is really made from his funny bone.
女人并非真的以男人的肋骨来造成的;其实,她是由男人的“笑骨”[尺骨]造成的。
ribald
a. 说话猥亵的,下流的,卑贱的
The chairman had to call the meeting to order after the ribald comments of one of the members caused uproar among the others.
会议成员之一说的下流话在其他成员中引起了一阵骚动,主席只得叫大家遵守会议秩序。

A variety show characterized by broad ribald comedy, dancing, and striptease.
粗俗的表演各种以下流粗俗的喜剧、舞蹈和脱衣舞为特征的表演
ribbed
a. 呈肋状的,有罗纹的
A soft, ribbed cloth of wool or a wool blend, usually used for dresses.
罗纹织物一种羊毛的或羊毛混纺的柔软的、有罗纹的织物,一般用来制作女装

She was constantly ribbed about her accent.
人家总拿她的口音开玩笑.
ribbon(pt.: ribboned, pp.: ribboned, prp.: ribboning, pl.: ribbons)
n. 缎带,色带,带状物

v. 用丝带装饰,撕碎
Her hair was tied back with a black ribbon.
她的头发用黑缎带扎在后面。

The old man wore an eyeglass attached to a piece of ribbon.
那老人戴著单片眼镜,上面连结著一条丝带。
rice(pt.: riced, pp.: riced, prp.: ricing)
n. 稻,饭,米
He had some rice for supper.
晚饭时他吃了一些米饭。

The peasants are harvesting rice in the field.
农民们正在田野里收割稻子。
rich
a. 富有的,浓厚的,贵重的
He is a rich man.
他是一个富有的人。

The country is rich in oil and coal.
这个国家石油和煤的资源丰富。
Richard
n. 理查
Who's the girl standing behind Richard?
站在理查德後面的那个姑娘是谁?

Late again, Richard? What's your alibi this time?
理查德, 又迟到了? 这次你有什么藉口呢?
riches
n. 房地产,丰富
All his riches are of no good to him if he is so ill.
如果他身体这么糟,那么他的所有财富对他毫无用处。

The more riches a fool hath, the greater fool he is.
【谚】傻瓜越富越蠢。
richly
ad. 富裕地,浓厚地
He richly deserved the punishment he received.
他受到的处罚是罪有应得。

Richly ornamented clothing; finery.
华饰装饰华丽的衣物;华服
Richmond
里士满(城市名)
暂无例句
richness
n. 富裕,丰富,肥沃
Thrift is the basement of richness.
节约是富裕的基础。

The richness of the soil favored the growth of crops.
土地的肥沃有利于运动员的生长。
Rick
n. 干草堆

v. 堆成小屋形

n. 瑞克
Rick often watched the boats returning to port in the late afternoon.
瑞克常常看到小船在傍晚正回到港口。

Rick found a sure-enough nickel.
里克发现一个纯正的镍币。
rickets
n. 软骨病,英吉利病,驼背
暂无例句
rickety
a. 患软骨病的,驼背的,摇摆的
An old, rickety vehicle, especially a decrepit automobile or aircraft.
破旧汽车,破旧飞机一种用久而破烂的交通工具,尤指破坏了的汽车或飞机

The ladder looks rather rickety; don't attempt to climb it unless you are sure you can do it with safety.
这梯子看起来不怎么牢固,除非能确保安全,否则你就不要去爬。
rickshaw
n. 人力车
暂无例句
rid(pt.: rid, pp.: rid, prp.: ridding)
v. 免除,清除,使...获自由
We will be glad to get rid of him.
摆脱他,我们将很高兴。

The man rid himself of debt.
他还清了债。
ridden
ride 的过去分词
Having ridden for some time, he put the horse about and headed for home.
他骑了一段时间以后,掉转马头回家去了。

He is ridden by doubts.
他为怀疑而苦恼。
riddle
n. 谜,谜语

v. 解谜,出谜题
The door was riddled with shots.
门被子弹打得尽是窟窿。

He could not solve the riddle.
他猜不出这个谜。
ride(pt.: rode, pp.: ridden, prp.: riding, pl.: rides)
n. 乘坐,乘车,搭便车

v. 骑,乘坐,克服
Can you ride a bicycle?
你会骑自行车吗?

The luxury model gives a smoother ride.
坐这种豪华型汽车感觉很平稳。
rider(pl.: riders)
n. 骑士,附件,扶手
She is no rider.
她不会骑马。

The rider forced his horse on through the storm.
骑士迫使他的马在暴风雨中前进。
ridge(pt.: ridged, pp.: ridged, prp.: ridging, pl.: ridges)
n. 脊,山脊,山脉
His forehead was ridged with anxiety.
他的前额因焦虑而布满了皱纹。

The floor of the atlantic ridge in the middle from north to south.
大西洋洋底在中部形成由北向南的海脊。
ridicule(pt.: ridiculed, pp.: ridiculed, prp.: ridiculing)
n. 嘲笑,愚弄,笑柄

v. 嘲笑,嘲弄,愚弄
To choose such a line of work is to invite ridicule.
选择从事这个行业会惹人嘲笑。

Scornfully contemptuous ridicule; derision.
嘲讽责备地鄙视可笑之事;嘲笑
ridiculous
a. 荒谬的,可笑的
What a ridiculous suggestion!
多么荒唐的建议!

That fat woman looked ridiculous in her tight golden dress.
那位胖妇人穿着金色的紧身礼服,显得滑稽可笑。
ridiculousness
n. 荒谬(不合理)
暂无例句
riding
n. 骑马
Riding is her favorite occupation.
骑马是她最喜欢的消遣。

Every Saturday Jean went riding on the village common.
每周六琴在村里的公用草地上骑马。
rife
a. 流行的,盛传的,非常多的
Fraud, violence, war at home and abroad were rife.
欺诈、暴力、对内对外的战争四处猖獗。

His thesis is rife with errors.
他的学位论文错误连篇。
rifle
n. 步枪

v. 洗劫,抢劫
He was appointed captain of a company of rifles.
他被任命为步枪连连长。

The soldier told us where the firing mechanism of a rifle is.
那个士兵告诉我们哪儿是步枪的击发装置。
rift
n. 裂口,隙缝,切口

v. 裂开,割开
Healed the rift between us.
弥补我们之间的裂痕
rig
n. 装备,帆具,服装

v. 装配,装扮,垄断
He looked rather out of place when he turned up in full ceremonial rig.
当他穿着全套大礼服露面的时候,显得和整个场合很不协调。

They rigged the little boy out as a sailor.
他们把小男孩打扮成水手模样。
right(pt.: righted, pp.: righted, prp.: righting, pl.: rights)
a. 对的,正确的

ad. 对

int. 好

n. 权利,右

vt. 纠正

adv.恰恰,正好
I have the right to ask for an explanation.
我有权要求一个解释。

The Normans ruled England by right of conquest.
诺曼人征服了英格兰成了统治者。
right angle
直角
暂无例句
right away
立刻,马上
Did you get dressed right away?
你马上就穿衣服了吗?

The storm will blow over right away.
暴风雨很快就会平息。
right off
立刻
All that talk about abattoirs turned me right off!
关於屠宰场的那些话让我十分恶心!

I go to bed at about eleven, and go right off to sleep.
我大约在十一点上床,躺下就睡着了。
righteous
a. 公正的,公义的,当然的
He is a righteous young man.
他是一个正直的年轻人。

The abode of righteous souls after death; heaven.
善人灵魂安息的乐园正直的灵魂死后所住的地方;天堂
righteousness
n. 正当,正义,正直
We admire him for his righteousness.
我们钦佩他的正直。

Some folks in this world spend their whole time hunting after righteousness and can not find any time to practice it.
这世上有些人把整个时间花费于搜寻正义,却腾不出时间来付诸实践。
rightful
a. 合法的,正直的,当然的
What he said is a rightful claim.
他所说的是正当的要求。

I am the rightful owner of this car.
我是这辆新车的合法主人。
right-hand
a. 右手的, 得力的
暂无例句
right-handed
a. 用右手的, 向右旋地
暂无例句
right-hander
n. 惯用右手的人
暂无例句
rightly
ad. 端正地,正当地,正确地
And if this something else is rightly chosen, if it is really attended by the illumination of another field of interest.
假如你正确地选取了其他念头,假如这个念头的确受到别的领域的情趣的启迪。

Mr.Gorbachev and his reformist Kremlin allies are prepared to tolerate, even encourage, moderate nationalists who challenge central control and demand autonomy. But Moscow rightly feels that, in a polyglot country with102 different nationalities, ethnic violence is beyond the pale.
戈尔巴乔夫和他克里姆林宫改革派盟友们,准备容忍,甚至鼓励温和的民族主义分子
rightness
n. 廉正,正直,公正
暂无例句
rights
权利
People have the rights of assembly and expression.
人们有集会和发表言论的权利。

Rights are inseparable from duties.
权利和职责是分不开的.
rigid
a. 僵硬的,刻板的,严格的
She was rigid with fear.
她害怕得全身僵住了。

The caste refers to social system based on rigid distinctions of birth, rank, wealth, etc.
社会等级是指按照血统,阶级,财富等严格区分的社会制度。
rigidity
n. 硬,劲直,硬度
暂无例句
rigidly
ad. 不易弯地,坚硬地
He maintains a rigidly right-wing political stance.
他坚持僵硬的右派政治立场.

An automobile designed to look like a convertible but having a rigidly fixed, hard top.
金属顶盖式汽车具有看似篷式汽车但却有固定的顶篷设计的汽车
rigmarole
n. 冗长无聊的废话
I've never heard such a rigmarole.
我从来没听过像这样的长篇废话.
rigor(pl.: rigors)
n. 严格,酷烈,严密
He deserves to be punished with the full rigor of the law.
他应该受到法律最严厉的惩罚。

The expedition suffered all the rigors of a Canadian winter.
这支探险队饱受了加拿大严冬的折磨。
rigorous
a. 严厉的,严酷的,严格的
Now her teachers corps, called Teach for American is off and running. After a rigorous competition,500 recent college graduates won places out of a field of2, 500 applicants, proving Ms.Kopp's theory that making the corps selective would enhance its appeal to college students.
现在她的教师工作团——名为教师报国团——已迅速展开工作。经过一番激烈竞争之后,2500名申请人中,500名刚从大学毕业的被录取。证明了柯普女士的理论:工作团从严录取将可在大学生中增加号召力。

Rigorous or ceremonious adherence to established forms, rules, or customs.
拘泥形式遵照或顺从已被确认的形式、规则或习俗
rigorously
ad. 严格地
暂无例句
rile(pt.: riled, pp.: riled, prp.: riling)
v. 搅浑浊,惹怒,使焦急
It riles me that he won't agree.
他就是不同意, 真气人.

Don't get riled.
别生气.
rill(pt.: rilled, pp.: rilled, prp.: rilling, pl.: rills)
n. 小河

vi. 小河般地流
The water in this rill is very clean.
这条小溪里的水非常清澈。
rim(pt.: rimmed, pp.: rimmed, prp.: rimming, pl.: rims)
n. 边,轮缘,框

v. 镶边,为...之边
She put a flower on the rim of the hat.
她在帽子边上放了一朵花。

She opened the door, and the yellow light from inside rimmed about her.
她打开门,里面射出的灯光在她的身影四周镶了一圈黄色的边。
rime
n. 白霜
The field was covered with rime in the early morning.
清晨地里覆盖着一层白霜。

According as I have rime, I'll go shopping.
如果我有时间,我就去买些东西。
rind(pt.: rinded, pp.: rinded, prp.: rinding, pl.: rinds)
n. 皮,壳,外表

v. 削皮,剥壳
Those apple rinds are green.
那些苹果的皮是绿的。

Please help me to cut off the rinds of lemons.
请帮我去掉柠檬的皮。
ring(pt.: ringed, pp.: ringed rang, prp.: ringing)
n. 环,戒指,铃声

v. 响,鸣,回响
I wonder when mother will ring?
我不知道母亲什么时候会打电话来?

The telephone is ringing.
电话响了。
ringed
a. 戴戒指的,带环的
A high fence ringed the prison camp.
有一道高高的铁丝网围著战俘营

The lake is ringed with willows.
该湖四周柳树环绕。
ringer
振铃器,信号器
She's a dead ringer for a girl I used to know.
她酷似以前我认识的一个女孩。

It is time for the ringers to change off.
是敲钟人换班的时候了。
ringlet(pl.: ringlets)
n. 卷发
Her hair hung down in ringlets.
她的头发呈许多小发卷下垂着。

The child's hair fell in ringlets.
小孩的卷发自然下垂
ringmaster
n. 马戏演出指挥
暂无例句
rings
吊环
That rings a bell.
我总算想起来了。

The popular song rings far and near.
这首流行歌曲到处流传。
rink
n. 溜冰场
The playing field in ice hockey; the rink.
溜冰场冰球的场地;冰球场
rinse(pt.: rinsed, pp.: rinsed, prp.: rinsing, pl.: rinses)
n. 清洗,润丝,洗刷

v. 以清水冲洗,灌进
You may use hot water to rinse the congealed fat off the dinner plates.
你可以用热水把菜盘上凝结的油污冲洗掉。

Rinse the clothes.
把衣服涮一涮。
Rio de Janeiro
里约热内卢(巴西港市)
Eleven hours out of Paris, the Air France plane let down into Rio de Janeiro.
法国航空公司的飞机在飞离巴黎11个小时之后,在里约热内卢减速下降。

A native or inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
巴西里约热内卢人或里约热内卢的居民
riot(pt.: rioted, pp.: rioted, prp.: rioting, pl.: riots)
v.&n. 骚乱,闹事

vi. 闹事,骚乱
The football supporters ran riot through the town after the defeat of their team.
足球队输球后球迷们在街上聚众闹事。

The police stopped several riots on election night.
警方在竞选之夜制止了几处骚乱。
riotous
a. 引起骚扰的,暴动的,放荡的
We spent a riotous night at Christmas.
圣诞节我们度过了一个狂欢之夜。

He was charged with riotous behaviour.
他被控聚众闹事。
rip
n. 裂痕,破绽,拉裂

v. 拉开,划开,裂开
I ripped my stocking on a nail.
一个钉子挂破了我的袜子。

The poster had been ripped to pieces.
那张广告画已被撕得粉碎。
riparian
a. 河岸的,生于河岸的

n. 河岸的土地所有人
Fishing and other riparian rights belong to owners of riparian land.
捕鱼和其他河岸权属于该河两岸土地的所有者。
ripe
a. 成熟的
The time was ripe for a challenge to the power of the government.
时机已经成熟,可以向政府权力提出挑战了。

These apples are not ripe; they are sour.
这些苹果不熟,是酸的。
ripen(pt.: ripened, pp.: ripened, prp.: ripening)
成熟
Time had ripened his life and mellowed its fruits.
时间使他的生命成熟,结出硕果。

Fruit sweetens as it ripens.
水果成熟後就好吃了.
riposte(pt.: riposted, pp.: riposted, prp.: riposting)
n. .机敏的反驳或应答,剑术上的挡后回刺
暂无例句
ripple
n. 涟波,涟漪,波纹

v. 使...起涟漪,起微波,起潺潺声
The wheat rippled in the breeze.
小麦在微风中起伏波动。

The breeze rippled the quiet water.
微风吹皱了平静的水面。
RISC
精简指令系统计算机
暂无例句
rise(pt.: rose, pp.: risen, prp.: rising, pl.: rises)
n. 上升,增加,小山

v. 升起,起身,上升,(日、月、星)升起
I am reading a book about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
我正在看一本关于罗马帝国兴衰的书。

The sun rises in the east.
太阳从东方升起。
risen
rise的过去分词
Many people got rich by hoarding up gold until the price had risen more than ten times.
许多人通过储存黄金待其涨价至10倍以上而发了财。

The river has risen (by) several metres.
河水上涨了好几米.
risible
a. 可笑的,引人发笑的
The entire proposal is risible: it will never be accepted.
这个建议完全是荒唐可笑的, 根本不可能采纳.
rising
n. 上升,造反,叛乱

a. 上升的,高涨的,晋升的

vbl. 升起,起身,上升
The mercury is rising.
温度正在上升。

The mists was fleeing before the rising sun.
太阳慢慢升起,薄雾渐渐消失。
risk(pt.: risked, pp.: risked, prp.: risking, pl.: risks)
n. 风险,危险

v. 冒...的危险
Anyone swimming in this lake does so at his own risk.
任何人在此湖中冒险游泳,其后果自负。

He saved my life at the risk of his own.
他冒着自己的生命危险救了我的命。
risky
a. 危险的(冒险的,大胆的)
He would not have succeeded in such a risky business if he had not been such a clever entrepreneur.
假若他不是那麽精明强干的企业家, 就不会在这样冒险的事业中取得成功.

So risky as to require very deft handling.
冒险的冒险的,需灵巧处理的
risque
a. <法> (作品等)淫秽的, 败坏风俗的
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rite
n. 仪式,典礼
Did you go to their marriage rites?
你参加他们的婚礼了吗?

The sacrament or rite of ordination.
神职仪式神职的任命或神职任命仪式
ritual(pl.: rituals)
n. 仪式,典礼,宗教仪式,固定程序

a. 仪式的,依仪式而行的,老规矩的,惯常的
An ancient ritual in modern dress.
以现代风貌包装的古代仪式

A person trained in Jewish law, ritual, and tradition and ordained for leadership of a Jewish congregation, especially one serving as chief religious official of a synagogue.
犹太的法学博士在犹太法律、仪式及传统方面受过训练的人,并被任命主持犹太教集会,尤指在犹太教堂中作为主要神职的人员
ritualistic
a. 仪式的
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ritualize(pt.: ritualized, pp.: ritualized, prp.: ritualizing)
v. 仪式化
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rival(pt.: rivaled, pp.: rivaled, prp.: rivaling, pl.: rivals)
n. 对手,竞争者

a. 竞争的

vt. 与…相匹敌,比得上
Ships can't rival aircraft for speed.
轮船在速度方面无法与飞机匹敌。

Tom and I were rivals for the job.
汤姆和我是这次求职的竞争对手。
rivalry(pl.: rivalries)
n. 敌对,竞争,对抗
That country was paralysed by political rivalries.
那个国家由于政治对抗而陷于瘫痪。

It's an usual rivalry between brother and sister.
那是兄妹之间常见的钩心斗角。
rive(pt.: rived, pp.: rived, prp.: riving)
v. 撕开,使沮丧
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river(pl.: rivers)
n. 江,河
The Changjiang River is one of the longest rivers in the world.
长江是世界上最长的河流之一。

The guide led us to the river.
向导带领我们到河边。
riverfront
n. (城镇的)河边地区,河边陆地
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riverside
n. 河岸,河畔
Let's go for a picnic by the riverside.
我们到河边野餐去吧。

My dog heeled me all the way to the riverside.
我那条狗一路紧跟著我跑到河边。
rivet(pt.: riveted, pp.: riveted, prp.: riveting, pl.: rivets)
n. 铆钉

v. 用铆钉固定,敲进去,注目
We stood riveted to the spot.
我们寸步不移的站在那儿。

I was absolutely riveted by her story.
她的故事完全把我吸引住了。
riveting
n. 铆接法
Only by riveting her attention on her word could she forget her worries.
只有全身心投入到工作上她才能忘记烦恼。

Can I fasten these metal plates with rivets?
我可以用铆钉把这些金属板固定在一起吗?
rivulet(pl.: rivulets)
n. 小河
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RNA
核糖核酸
Any of a group of red dyes used as a biological stain, especially to detect the presence of RNA.
焦宁;二苯氧芑胶染料用作生物染色剂的一组红色染料中的任一种,尤指用来探测核糖核酸的存在
roach
n. 蟑螂
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road(pl.: roads)
n. 路
All roads lead to Rome.
条条大道通罗马。

The road was blocked by a huge rock.
道路被一块大石头堵住了。
road map
道路图,街道图
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roadblock
n. 路障
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roadside
n. 路傍,路边
We ate our meal at a roadside pub.
我们是在路旁的一家小酒馆里吃的饭。

We ate our meal by the roadside.
我们是在公路旁吃的饭。
roadster(pl.: roadsters)
n. 双人座敞篷汽车
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roadway(pl.: roadways)
n. 车行道,路面
A mound of earth or stone built to hold back water or to support a roadway.
堤用以阻挡水或支持公路而建造的土堆或石堆

A raised roadway, as across water or marshland.
堤道加高的行道,如穿过水洼或沼泽的道路
roam(pt.: roamed, pp.: roamed, prp.: roaming)
v. 漫游,闲逛,徜徉
He settled down after years of roaming.
漂泊数年后,他定居了下来。

Bison used to roam through the American great plains, but most of them are slaughter by hunter.
从前野牛在美国大平原上漫游,但是大多数都被猎人屠杀了。
roaming
移动
He settled down after years of roaming.
漂泊数年后,他定居了下来。

He spent much of his spare time roaming about the streets.
他把大部分的闲暇时间用来逛街。
roan
a. 菊花青色的

n. 菊花青色的马,柔软的羊皮
Jump in, there is roan for one more person in the car.
快进来,汽车里还可以坐1个人。
roar(pt.: roared, pp.: roared, prp.: roaring, pl.: roars)
n. 吼,咆哮,轰鸣

v. 吼,大声说出,叫喊
He roared with pain.
他疼得大叫起来。

The football crowd roared.
足球观众大喊起来。
roaring
n. 吼声,咆哮,怒吼

a. 风哮雨嚎的,喧哗的,兴胜的
The place was a blazing, raging, roaring, etc inferno.
那地方是一片熊熊的、 滚滚的、 咆哮的...火海.

The news was greeted with roaring cheers among the workers.
工人们听到这消息时都欢声雷动。
roast(pt.: roasted, pp.: roasted, prp.: roasting, pl.: roasts)
n. 烤肉,烘烤

a. 烘烤的,烤过的

v. 烤,烘焙
Let's have a nice roast for Sunday dinner.
我们星期天晚上好好吃一顿烤肉吧。

The beef is roasting nicely on the spit.
这块牛肉在烤肉叉上烤得很好。
roasted
a. 烤好的
The critics roasted her new play.
评论家狠狠挖苦她 的新剧.

The benefit party at$100 a ticket promises to be a real fine donkey roast.
这个募捐晚会,票价定为100美元1张,保证开成一个盛会。
rob(pt.: robbed, pp.: robbed, prp.: robbing)
v. 抢劫

vi. 抢劫,盗窃

vt. 非法剥夺,使丧失,抢劫
They knocked him down and robbed him of his briefcase.
他们把他打倒在地,抢走了他的公文包。

The silly ending robs the plot of any credibility.
这愚蠢的结尾使得整个情节变得一点都不可信。
robber(pl.: robbers)
n. 盗贼,强盗
The robbers escaped before the police arrived.
强盗们在警察到来之前逃走了。

They kept a wary eye on the robber.
他们密切注意那个强盗。
robbery(pl.: robberies)
n. 抢劫
He had committed several robberies in the neighborhood.
他已在附近犯下了好几起抢劫案。

The police have excluded robbery as a motive for the murder.
警方已排除该谋杀案中有抢劫的动机.
robe(pt.: robed, pp.: robed, prp.: robing, pl.: robes)
n. 长袍

v. (使)穿上长袍等
You should put a robe on if you go out in a cold day.
冷天出门时要披上披肩。

He robes himself in moonlight.
他沐浴在月光下。
Robert
罗伯特(男名)
The film co-starred Robert Redford (and Paul Newman).
这部影片由罗伯特·雷德福(和保罗·纽曼)联合主演.

A slip of the tongue made me say Robert instead of Richard.
我说走了嘴把理查德说成了罗伯特.
Roberts
罗伯茨(姓氏)
The Roberts were at table when I called.
我造访时,罗伯特一家正在吃饭。

Roberts is a real cynic; he won't accept anything or anyone on face value.
罗伯特实在是一个玩世不恭的人;他不会对任何事或任何人信以为真。
robin(pl.: robins)
n. 知更鸟
If you wish to catch that robin, try putting a pinch of salt on its tail.
你要是想抓住那只知更鸟,设法撒一点盐在鸟尾巴上,这样就能逮住它。

The people in our neighborhood are sending a round robin to the Air Force to protest the nice the jet planes make flying over our house.
我们这一带的居民在向空军部队递交一份有环形签名的抗议书,就喷气式飞机飞越我们住宅上空时产生的噪音问题提出抗议。
Robin Hood
n. 罗宾汉
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Robinson Crusoe
鲁滨孙·克鲁索(《鲁滨孙漂流记》主人公)
暂无例句
robot(pl.: robots)
n. 机器人
Japanese industry is making increasing use of robots.
日本工业越来越多地使用机器人。

The toy robot moved forward with quick jerky steps.
玩具机器人一颠一颠地走得很快.
robotics
机器人技术
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robust
a. 强壮的,强健的
Being in robust and sturdy good health.
强壮的,健康的强壮的和身体健康的

The old veteran could lay flat the most robust sportsman.
这位沙场院老将能把最强壮的运动员拖得筋疲力尽。
rock
n. 岩石,岩礁,巨石

v. 摇摆,摇动
The ship struck on a rock and sank.
船触礁沉没。

The news of the president's murder rocked the nation.
总统被暗杀的消息震惊了全国。
rock 'n' roll
摇滚乐(摇滚乐曲歌词简单,常用作舞会音乐)
暂无例句
Rockefeller
洛克菲勒(姓氏)
暂无例句
rocker(pl.: rockers)
n. 摇轴(套钩,镰刀弯)
You must be off your rocker!
你简直疯了!

A punk rocker.
庞克摇滚乐师
rocket
n. 火箭,烟火

v. 发射火箭,猛涨
The price of oil has suddenly rocketed up.
石油价格突然飞涨。

They sent a distress rocket.
他们发出了一枚呼救信号火箭。
rocking
n. 摇摆,振动
The teenagers were rocking about.
那群少年正合着摇摆音乐的节拍跳舞。

He rocked back and forth in his rocking chair.
他坐在摇椅里前后摇晃着。
rocking chair
摇椅
He rocked back and forth in his rocking chair.
他坐在摇椅里前后摇晃着。
rocky
a. 岩石的,多石的,像岩石的
The marriage got off to a rocky start.
那婚姻一开始就不稳固。

Be careful of that chair; it's a bit rocky.
当心,那椅子有些不稳。
Rocky Mountains
n. 落基山脉
North American Indians, formerly living east of the Rocky Mountains
从前居住在落基山脉以东的三个北美印第安人部落的成员。
rococo
n. 洛可可

a. 洛可可式的,旧式的
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rod(pl.: rods)
n. 杆,棒
The concrete walls are reinforced with steel rods.
混凝土墙是用钢筋加固的。

Spare the rod and spoil the child.
st. 不打不成器.
rode
v. 骑,乘坐,克服
He rode off at a gallop.
他骑马疾驰而去。

The ladies rode in the carriage and we ran along beside.
女士们乘坐马车,我们则跟在车旁跑。
rodent(pl.: rodents)
a. 咬的,臼齿类的
The local council are advertising for a Rodent Operator, which in common parlance means a rat catcher.
该地方议政会登广告征聘一个啮齿动物的手术施行者,按一般说法就是要找一个耗子捕捉者。

The squirrel, an example of a rodent; introduced each new word with examples of its use.
松鼠,啮齿类动物的代表;举例介绍每一个生词的用法
rodeo(pl.: rodeos)
n. 将牛、马驱集在一起;竞技表演 【经】 牛市场
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roe
n. 獐,鱼子,鱼卵
We will serve smoked cod's roe at the dinner.
宴会上我们将上一道熏鳕鱼子。

Roes comes out with the strangest remarks at times.
罗斯不时地发表些极怪的议论。
Roger
int. 收到了,知道了,罗杰
We've been out of touch with Roger for years now.
我们至今已有数年未与罗杰来往了.

She gave me the elbow when she started going out with Roger.
她开始与罗杰外出约会, 就把我撇开了.
rogue(pt.: rogued, pp.: rogued, prp.: roguing, pl.: rogues)
n. 流氓

v. 游手好闲
The little rogue had his grandpa's glasses on.
小淘气戴上了他祖父的眼镜。

The rogue passed it off as genuine.
那坏蛋拿它以假乱真。
roguish
a. 捣蛋的,无赖的
He gave her a roguish look.
他调皮地看了她一眼.
roil(pt.: roiled, pp.: roiled, prp.: roiling)
v. 搅浑,激怒
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roister(pt.: roistered, pp.: roistered, prp.: roistering)
v. 摆架子, 喝酒喧嚣
暂无例句
role(pl.: roles)
n. 角色
The role of the railways declined in the transport system.
在运输系统中,铁路的重要性逐渐下降。

The key role of the teacher in the learning process should not be neglected.
教师在学习中的关键作用是不该忽视的。
roll(pt.: rolled, pp.: rolled, prp.: rolling, pl.: rolls)
n. 卷,滚动,名单

v. 滚,使...转动,摇摆
The dog rolled on the floor.
狗在地板上打滚。

The slow steady roll of the ship made him sick.
轮船不停地缓慢摇晃使他感到不适。
roller(pl.: rollers)
n. 滚筒,滚轴,滚转机
May I borrow your roller skates?
我可以借你的滚轴溜冰鞋吗?

A road roller is used in making and repairing roads.
压路机是用来修筑道路的。
roller skate
n. 四轮滑冰鞋
暂无例句
roller-skate(prp.: roller-skating)
vi. 用滚轮溜冰
She roller-skated across rather unsteadily.
她穿著旱冰鞋晃晃悠悠地滑了过去.
rollicking
a. 欢乐的
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rolling
a. 旋转的,波动的,起伏的

n. 旋转,轰响,动摇
The rolling hills fall gently toward the coast.
起伏的山丘逐渐向海岸缓降

The city is girdled about with gently rolling hills.
该市为平缓起伏的丘陵所围绕着。
ROM
(read only memory)只读存储器
暂无例句
Roman
a. 罗马的

n. 罗马人
Here is a book about Roman history.
这是一本关于古罗马历史的书。

The above definition is set in roman; this example is in italics.
上面的定义用的是正体字排印的,本例句用的是斜体。
romance(pt.: romanced, pp.: romanced, prp.: romancing, pl.: romances)
n. 冒险故事,浪漫史,传奇文学
French and Portuguese are Romance languages.
法语和葡萄牙语都是罗曼语。

He told us a romance about a prince who married a poor girl.
他给我们讲了一位王子娶了一个穷人家女孩的传奇故事。
Romania
n. 罗马尼亚
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romantic(pl.: romantics)
a. 浪漫的

n. 浪漫的人
The old abbey ruins look very romantic in the moonlight.
古修道院的废墟在月光下显得颇有浪漫气息。

He is a very romantic person.
他是个非常浪漫的人。
romanticism
n. 浪漫精神,浪漫主义
British poet considered a precursor of romanticism. His best-known work, The Task(1785), praises rural life and leisure.
科伯,威廉1731-1800英国诗人,被认为是浪漫主义的先锋。他的最杰出的作品任务赞美了农村生活和休闲
Rome
n. 罗马(意大利首都)
He first met his wife in Rome.
他最初是在罗马碰到他的妻子的。

Rome is an Italian city.
罗马是意大利城市。
romp(pt.: romped, pp.: romped, prp.: romping, pl.: romps)
n. 好玩的游戏,欢闹,嬉戏

v. 嬉闹玩耍

vi. 嬉闹玩笑
The liberal candidate romped through with thousands of votes to spare.
自由党候选人轻易获胜,超出选票数以千计。

We can see the puppies romping around in the garden.
我们可以看到在园子里跑来跑去的小狗。
Ronald
n. 罗纳德(男子名)
It's time you stopped wrapping Ronald in cotton wool and let him play with other children.
你该结束对罗纳德的溺爱了,让他去和其他孩子玩吧。

The baby was named Ronald after his uncle.
婴儿取叔父之名被命名为罗纳。
rood
n. 十字架
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roof(pt.: roofed, pp.: roofed, prp.: roofing, pl.: roofs)
n. 屋顶

v. 给...覆以屋顶,覆盖
She and I can't live under the same roof.
她和我不能住在一起。

She went through the roof when I told her I'd crashed her car.
我告诉她我把她的汽车撞坏了,她气得大发雷霆。
rook
n. 白嘴鸦,赌棍

vt. 骗
They rooked him of 100.
他们在纸牌戏中骗走他100英镑.

That hotel really rooked us.
那家旅馆可真敲了我们竹杠.
rookie
n. 新手
暂无例句
room(pt.: roomed, pp.: roomed, prp.: rooming, pl.: rooms)
房间,空间
I want a double room with a view.
我要一间能看到风景的双人房间。

There is not so much room for these books.
没有这么大的地方来放这些书。
roommate
n. 室友
I have seven roommates in my university.
上大学时,我有七个室友。

Kenny tried to chum up with his new roommate but was only partially successful.
肯尼想和他的新室友拉交情,但只取得了几分成功。
roomy
a. 广阔的,宽敞的,宽大的
Providing ample range; roomy.
宽敞的提供巨大范围的;空间大的

Capable of containing a large quantity; spacious or roomy.
宽敞的能够容纳很大数量的;宽敞的或宽松的
roost(pt.: roosted, pp.: roosted, prp.: roosting, pl.: roosts)
n. 栖木,鸟窝,休息所

v. 栖息,安歇
Curse, like chicken, come home to roost.
诅咒像鸡雏,必回栖息木。

Her selfishness will come home to roost someday.
她的自私总有一天会得到报应。
rooster(pl.: roosters)
n. 公鸡
Don't talk with him; he is a rooster.
别理他,他太狂妄自负了。

The cap of a jester, decorated to resemble the comb of a rooster.
小丑的帽子小丑的帽子,装饰得像公鸡的肉冠
root
n. 根,根源

v. 生根,扎根
Do you think the new rosebush has taken root?
你看新栽的玫瑰长根了吗?

Unhappiness is the root cause of his illness.
不开心是他生病的根源。
rootstock
n. 根茎,根源,起源
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rope(pt.: roped, pp.: roped, prp.: roping, pl.: ropes)
n. 绳,索

v. 捆,绑

vt. 绳子
He roped his horse on a nearby tree.
他把马拴到附近的一棵树上。

They tied their prisoner up with a piece of rope.
他们用绳索把犯人捆起来。
rose
n. 玫瑰,蔷薇

v. (rise的过去式) 起立,上升,升起
I found him pruning his roses.
我看到他正在给玫瑰修剪枝条。

We did not start until the sun rose in the east.
直到太阳从东方升起,我们才出发。
roseate
a. 粉红的,乐观的
暂无例句
rosebud(pl.: rosebuds)
n. 玫瑰花苞
These rosebuds haven't fully opened.
这些蔷薇花蕾还没有完全开放。
rosebush
n. 玫瑰丛
Do you think the new rosebush has taken root?
你看新栽的玫瑰长根了吗?

There is a rosebush near the fence and it is very beautiful.
篱笆附近有一丛玫瑰,长得非常美丽。
rosette(pl.: rosettes)
n. (建筑)圆花窗,圆花饰
An ornament, such as a decorative knot, resembling a rose in form; a rosette.
玫瑰花饰一种形似玫瑰花的装饰品,如装饰结;玫瑰花结
roster
n. 值勤表,花名册
The coach scratched three names from the players' roster.
教练从选手名单上勾掉了3个名字。
rostrum(pl.: rostrums)
n. 演坛,演说家,船嘴讲坛
It grasps its victim in its forelegs and pierce it with its rostrum.
它用前腿抓住牺牲品,把喙刺入对方身体。
rosy
a. 蔷薇色的,玫瑰红色的
The girl's rosy cheeks made her look very lovely.
那女孩玫瑰色的脸颊使她显得非常可爱。

She painted a rosy picture of the firm's future.
她为公司的前景描绘了一幅美好的图画。
rot(pt.: rotted, pp.: rotted, prp.: rotting)
n. 腐烂,腐蚀,败坏

v. 腐烂,使...枯朽,衰弱
Too much television rots your brain.
多看电视会使你的头脑退化。

He thinks that the rot set in when the country was opened up to tourists.
他认为自从国家向旅游者开放之时起,腐败就开始了。
rotary(pl.: rotaries)
a. 旋转的

n. 运行的机器
The gardener asked me for a rotary lawn mower.
园丁向我要一台旋转式割草机。

A device for transmitting rotary motion, consisting of a handle or arm attached at right angles to a shaft.
曲柄一个传递转动的部件,包括一个手柄或把手与一个轴直角相连
rotate(pt.: rotated, pp.: rotated, prp.: rotating)
v. (使)旋转
The post of chairman rotates among members of the committee.
主席一职由委员会的成员轮流担任。

He rotates the handle gently.
他轻轻地转动手柄。
rotating
旋转的
An instrument for recording variations in pressure, as of the blood, or in tension, as of a muscle, by means of a pen or stylus that marks a rotating drum.
压力记录器,记波器一种记录压力(如血压)或张力(如肌肉张力)变化的仪器,它通过一支笔或记录针的方式描出旋转的轨迹

In rotating, the shaft splashes oil up into the bearings.
当轴旋转的时候就把油溅入轴承。
rotation(pl.: rotations)
n. 旋转,循环
The rotation of crops keeps the soil healthy and fertile.
谷物轮种使土壤保持了肥力和高质。

The seasons follow each other in rotation.
四季循环交替。
rotational
a. 回转的,轮流的
暂无例句
rote
n. 死记硬背, 机械的做法, 生搬硬套
He used to learn everything by rote.
他过去总是死记硬背。

He can say the whole of the English Bible by rote.
他能把整本英语《圣经》硬背出来。
rotten
a. 腐烂的,腐朽的
The wood was so rotten that you could put your finger through it.
这木料腐烂透了,你可以用手指戳穿它。

They have a rotten deal.
他们受到不公平的待遇。
rottenness
n. 腐烂
暂无例句
Rotterdam
n. 鹿特丹(荷兰港口)
Rotterdam is a major port.
鹿特丹是个重要的港口城市.

The ship will berth at rotterdam on Wednesday.
该轮将于星期三停泊在鹿特丹港。
rotund
a. (人)圆胖的,(音声)洪亮的
暂无例句
rotunda(pl.: rotundas)
n. 圆形建筑,圆形大厅
暂无例句
rotundity
n. 肥胖,洪亮
暂无例句
rouge(pt.: rouged, pp.: rouged, prp.: rouging)
n. 口红,胭脂

v. 擦口红
The girl put some rouge on her cheeks.
女孩在两颊上擦了点胭脂。

That evening the children wore lipstick and rouge, they looked like dolls.
这天晚上,孩子们都涂胭脂口红,看起来就像洋娃娃。
rough(pt.: roughed, pp.: roughed, prp.: roughing, pl.: roughs)
a. 粗糙的,粗略的,大致的,粗野的,粗暴的

ad. 粗暴地

vt. 殴打,草拟
The rough road made the car vibrate.
崎岖不平的道路使车颠簸得很厉害。

They complained rough handling by the police.
他们抱怨受到警察粗野的对待。
roughly
ad. 概略地,粗糙地
The speaker was roughly handled by the mob.
演说者受到暴民的粗暴对待。

Roughly speaking, I would say that about100 people attended the exhibit.
粗略地说来,我想大约有100人参观了展览。
round(pt.: rounded, pp.: rounded, prp.: rounding, pl.: rounds)
n. 圆,范围,巡回

a. 圆的,肥胖的,完全的

v. 弄圆,绕行,使...完全
Cut the bread into small rounds and give me two.
把面包切成小片,然后给我两片。

The earth moves round the sun.
地球绕着太阳运转。
roundabout(pl.: roundabouts)
a. 绕道的

n. 远路

环状交叉路口
We drove home by a roundabout route.
我们绕远道驾车回家。

At the roundabout, take the third exit.
在环状交叉路口,从第三条出路驶出。
rounded
全面的
A charge of 1.90 will be rounded up to 2, and one of 3.10 rounded down to 3.
把 1.90 英镑的费用上调为整数 2 英镑, 把 3.10 英镑下调为整数 3 英镑.

The police rounded up those rogues.
警察逮捕了那些恶棍。
rounding
舍入,凑整
A rounding up and driving of cattle to new pastures or to market.
驱赶牛群圈集并驱赶牛群到新的牧场或市场

The bill should have been$29.54 so I round it up to$30.
账单本来应该是92。54美元,我凑个整数把它调高到了30美元。
roundsman(pl.: roundsmen)
n. 稽查员,推销员
Ask your roundsman for extra milk over Christmas.
请贵店送货员在圣诞节多送些牛奶来.
roundup
n. 集拢,围捕,综述,摘要
暂无例句
rouse(pt.: roused, pp.: roused, prp.: rousing)
n. 觉醒,奋起

v. 唤醒,鼓舞,激动
The dog roused a deer from the bushes.
狗惊起了丛林中的一只鹿。

The news roused great indignation.
这条消息引起了极大的愤慨。
rout
n. 彻底溃败,凑热闹的人,大败

v. 使...溃败,使...败逃
They routed the enemy.
他们打败并赶走了敌人。

Our party was routed at the election.
我们党在竞选中被彻底击败了。
route(pt.: routed, pp.: routed, prp.: routing, pl.: routes)
n. 航线,路线

vt. 按路线发送
We drove home by a roundabout route.
我们绕远道驾车回家。

The flight is routed to Chicago via New York.
这个航班被安排经纽约飞往芝加哥。
router
路由程序,路由器
暂无例句
routine(pl.: routines)
a. 常规的,例行的

n. 例行公事,常规
It was a rather routine performance.
那是很一般的演出。

She found it difficult to establish a new routine after retirement.
她发觉退休后很难建立起新的生活规律。
routinely
ad. 通常
暂无例句
routing
路由选择,路径选择
A line or list formed by items in a system waiting for service; for example, tasks to be performed or messages to be transmitted in a message routing system.
由系统中等待服务的项目构成的行或列表,例如等待执行的任务或在报文路由选择系统中等待发送的报文。

The routing or controlling routines of Subsystem Support Services. This routine provides multitasking and control support, on a priority basis, for all Subsystem Support Services functions.
子系统支持服务程序的路径选择或控制程序。此程序根据所有子系统支持服务功能的优先级提供多任务和控制支持。
rove(pt.: roved, pp.: roved, prp.: roving)
n. 徘徊,粗纺线,流浪

v. 漂泊于,漫游于,飘忽不定
He rove about his student.
他扫了他的学生一眼。

His eyes roved around the room.
他的眼睛扫视着房间的每个角落。
rover
n. 漂泊者,流浪者
The rover finally returned home.
这个流浪者终于回家了。

Their dog Rover lives in a kennel in the back garden.
他们的小狗罗佛的窝在后花园。
row
n. 排,船游,吵闹

v. 划,划船,责骂
Students stand hand in hand in a row.
学生们手牵手站成一排。

They are rowing again.
他们又吵起来了。
rowdy(pl.: rowdies)
a. 吵闹的,粗暴的
They were chucked out of the pub for being too rowdy.
他们因为太吵闹被撵出酒馆.

I have to sit on the class when they get too rowdy.
班上学生太闹时,我就得管一管。
rower
n. 划手
A man who rows, especially an expert in rowing; a rower.
桨手划桨者,尤指划桨能手;桨手
rowing
n. 划
In dragon boat rowing each person has one oar.
划龙舟时每个人都拿着一枝桨。

Will you join us in rowing?
你愿意和我们一起划船吗?
royal(pl.: royals)
a. 王室的,皇家的

n. 王室或皇族之一员
The papers are full of stories about the royals.
报纸上尽是些关于王室成员趣闻逸事的报道。

The new law has received the royal assent.
新的法规已得到国王的批准。
royalist(pl.: royalists)
n. 保皇主义者
暂无例句
royalty(pl.: royalties)
n. 皇家,皇族

n. 版税
The writer gets a 10% royalty on each copy sold of his book.
作者从每本卖出的书中可得10%的版税。

The flag is only raised when royalty are present.
只有在王室成员在场的时候才升起这面旗帜。
rub(pt.: rubbed, pp.: rubbed, prp.: rubbing)
n. 摩擦,困难,障碍

v. 擦,搓,摩擦
I rubbed the window with a cloth.
我用一块布擦窗子。

He rubbed his hands to keep them warm.
他揉搓着双手来取暖。
rubber
a. 橡胶的

n. 合成橡胶,橡胶
My classmate borrowed my rubber and forgot to return it.
我的同学借了我的橡皮忘了还。

Rubber boots are impervious to water.
橡胶鞋是防水的。
rubber band
n. 橡皮圈
She used a rubber band to tie her hair.
她用一根橡皮筋扎头发。

He stretched the rubber band till it snapped.
他把橡皮筋啪的一声拉断了.
rubbery
a. 强韧的
A mild, white Italian cheese that has a rubbery texture and is often eaten melted, as on pizza.
白干酪一种味淡的、白色的并有弹性的意大利奶酪,通常融化放在比萨饼上吃
rubbish
a. 毫无价值的

n. 废话,垃圾,废物
The dustman comes once a week to collect the rubbish.
垃圾工每周来收一次垃圾。

That new TV show is absolutely rubbish.
那个新的电视节目一点儿价值都没有。
rubble
n. 粗石,破碎的砖,粗石堆
Rubble covered the pavement.
人行道上铺了碎石块.

The ceiling collapsed and rubble poured into the room.
天花板坍塌了, 碎砖破瓦掉落到了屋里.
rubicund
a. 红的,透红的
暂无例句
ruby(pt.: rubied, pp.: rubied, prp.: rubying, pl.: rubies)
a. 红宝石色

n. 红宝石
Her ruby necklace brightened her face.
红宝石项链照亮了她的脸庞。

The ruby sets off the diamond.
红宝石把钻石衬托得更美丽。
ruck
n. 皱褶,普通群众,大量
Thesheets on my bed have rucked up.
我床上的床单有褶子了.

He was eager to get out of the (common) ruck and distinguish himself in some way.
他渴望出人头地, 在某方面与众不同.
rucksack
n. 帆布背包
She shouldered her rucksack and set off along the road.
她背起帆布背包就上路了.

She swung the rucksack (up) onto her back.
她把帆布背包转到身後.
rudder(pl.: rudders)
n. 舵,方向舵
The wood rudder of the ship was broken.
船的木头舵坏了。

A part or surface, such as a wing, propeller blade, or rudder, whose shape and orientation control stability, direction, lift, thrust, or propulsion.
翼剖面;机翼;翼面一个部件或平面,如机翼、螺旋桨叶、方向舵等,其形状或方位控制稳定性、方向、抬升、冲击或驱动
ruddy
a. 红的,红润的
He looked at the children's ruddy cheeks and smiled.
他看着孩子们红润的脸颊,笑了。

The fire cast a ruddy glow over the city.
这场火把城市上空映得一片通红。
rude
a. 粗鲁的,无礼的
Don't be so rude to your parents!
别对你的父母这么没礼貌!

It's very rude of her to leave without telling us.
她不向我们打声招呼就走了,这是非常不礼貌的。
rudely
ad. 无礼地,粗鲁地,粗陋地
The new student started off on the wrong foot with the teacher by answering back rudely.
那个新来的学生粗鲁地跟老师顶嘴, 一开始就把关系搞僵了.

She was an odd fish, ignorant of common life, fond of rudely opposing established opinions.
她是个怪人,不懂日常的社交生活,喜欢粗鲁地反对既定的见解。
rudeness
n. 粗鲁,无礼
His rudeness provoked me to strike him.
他的粗鲁惹得我揍了他。

Your rudeness had offended many people.
你的粗鲁已激怒了很多人。
rudiment(pl.: rudiments)
n. 初步,初级
I have mastered the rudiments of economics.
我已精通经济学的基本原理。
rudimentary
a. 基本的(初步的,起码的,根本的)
I have only a rudimentary grasp of physics.
我对物理学仅有初步的了解。

Sylvia's rudimentary knowledge of chess was more than enough to beat Peter, who had seldom played the game before; on the country of the blind….
西尔维尔的象棋基础知识足以战胜彼得,因为彼得以前很少参加比赛,山中无老虎,猴子称王…。
rudiments
n. 基础知识,入门
I have mastered the rudiments of economics.
我已精通经济学的基本原理。
rue
n. 懊悔,芸香,后悔

v. 后悔,悲伤,懊悔
He'll rue the day he married her.
他将会因为和她结婚而抱恨终身。

I rue never having been to university.
我后悔从未上过大学。
rueful
a. 悲伤的,怜悯的,可怜的
He thought of her with a rueful smile.
他苦笑着回想她。

He was rueful for joining the army.
他感到后悔去参军。
ruffian(pl.: ruffians)
n. 恶棍,无赖

a. 儿恶的,残忍的,残暴的
A hired ruffian; a thug.
打手一个被雇的恶棍;暴徒

He is one of the greatest ruffians who ever cheated the gallows.
他是一个曾经逃过绞刑的最坏的恶棍。
ruffle
n. 绉褶,波纹,生气

v. 弄绉,起绉,发脾气
The bird ruffled up its feathers.
鸟儿惊恐地竖起了羽毛。

A flag ruffled in the breeze.
旗帜迎风飘扬。
rug(pl.: rugs)
n. 毯子,地毯,旅行毯
He is vacuuming a rug in the sitting room.
他在起居室里用吸尘器打扫地毯。

She put a rug over the sleeping child.
她给睡著的孩子盖上了毯子.
rugby
n. 橄榄球
I moved away from the North not long after, so most of my Rugby League since then has been viewed on the small screen.
不久我便搬离了北方,自那以后,我的橄榄球竞赛联合会的多数成员都已在电视上亮相了。

The primarily defensive players in soccer, field hockey, and rugby.
防守队员英式足球、曲棍球和橄榄球中主要的防守队员
rugged
a. 高低不平的,崎岖的,粗糙的
I don't like his rugged manner.
我不喜欢他粗鲁的态度。

The path to glory is always rugged.
通向光荣的道路常常是崎岖的。
ruin(pt.: ruined, pp.: ruined, prp.: ruining, pl.: ruins)
n. (pl.)废墟,毁灭

v. 毁坏,破坏

vi. (使)破产,毁灭

vt. 毁坏,毁灭
The castle now lies in ruins.
那城堡现在已成了一片废墟了。

The rain ruined my painting.
这场雨把我的画给毁了。
ruined
a. 毁坏的,破坏的
This ruined bridge is a relic of the Civil War.
这座毁坏的桥是南北战争时的遗迹。

The vessel was ruined by a submarine.
那艘船是被潜水艇毁坏的。
ruinous
a. 破坏性的,招致毁减的,零落的
The prices in that restaurant are absolutely ruinous.
那家餐馆的价格贵得能把人坑死。

They took a ruinous expenditure on the house.
他们为了那所房子倾家荡产。
rule(pt.: ruled, pp.: ruled, prp.: ruling, pl.: rules)
n. 惯例,规则,统治

v. 裁定,统治,支配

vi. 裁决,统治

vt. 统治
It's against the rule to pick up the ball.
捡球是犯规的。

The rule is that someone must be on duty at all times.
按照规定,任何时候均需有人值班。
rule of thumb
n. 经验法则(靠经验估计)
As a rule of thumb, you should cook a chicken for 20 minutes for each pound that it weighs.
凭经验估计, 每磅鸡肉应烹调20分钟.

As a rule of thumb, a one-cent-a-gallon gasoline tax raises$1 billion. Oil producers in President-elect Bush's adopted state of Texas, however, would rather see a tax on imported crude oil.
一般情形是,每加仑加汽油一分钱的税可以征收10亿元。可是,在布什第二家乡德克萨斯州的产油商宁愿看见在进口原油上征税。
ruler(pl.: rulers)
n. 尺子

n. 统治者
He reminded me not to forget to bring my ruler.
他提醒我别忘了带尺子。

Sultan is sovereign ruler of certain Muslim countries.
苏丹是某些穆斯林国家的最高统治者。
ruling
n. 判决,裁定,统治

a. 统治的,支配的,流行的

vbl. 规定,统治,管理
The judge's ruling is final.
法官的判决是不可改变的.

The new ruling gives effect to the recommendations of the special committee.
这一新裁定使特别委员会的推荐生效.
rum
n. 甜酒

a. 古怪的,奇特的
Rum is an alcoholic drink distilled from sugar-cane juice.
郎姆酒是用甘蔗汁蒸馏制成的。

The rum is 30% below proof.
朗姆酒低於标准度数30%.
rumble
n. 隆隆声,辘辘声

v. 发隆隆声,辘辘响
The heavy cart rumbled down the street.
笨重的马车辘辘地在街上走过。

The thunder rumbled in the distance.
远处雷声隆隆。
ruminant
a. (动物)反刍的,沉思的
Leather made from the hide of the African and Asian ruminant.
羚皮革非洲、亚洲的羚羊皮做的皮革
ruminate(pt.: ruminated, pp.: ruminated, prp.: ruminating)
v. 反刍,深思,沉思
He is ruminating on recent events.
他正在思考最近发生的事。

The cow began to ruminate after eating up grass.
牛吃完草后开始反刍。
rummage(pt.: rummaged, pp.: rummaged, prp.: rummaging)
v. 到处翻寻,搜出,检查

n. 翻箱倒柜的寻找,临检,碎屑
暂无例句
rumor(pt.: rumored, pp.: rumored, prp.: rumoring, pl.: rumors)
n. 谣言,传闻

v. 谣传
He is rumored to have escaped to Dublin.
据说他已逃往都柏林。

There is a rumor that there will be a General Election in the autumn.
据传闻今秋将举行普选。
rumour(pt.: rumoured, pp.: rumoured, prp.: rumouring, pl.: rumours)
n. 谣言,传闻

v. 传闻,谣传
There isn't an atom of truth in the rumour.
谣言中没有丝毫的真实性.

There's a rumour going round that Sue and David are having an affair.
有谣传称休和戴维关系暧昧.
rump(pl.: rumps)
n. (鸟)尾部,(兽)臀部
After the election the party was reduced to a rump.
选举之后,该党的党员所剩无几了。

He ordered a juicy rump steak.
他要了一份多汁的后腿肉牛排。
rumple(pt.: rumpled, pp.: rumpled, prp.: rumpling, pl.: rumples)
n. 皱纹,皱褶

v. 弄皱,弄乱
暂无例句
rumpus
n. 吵闹,喧闹
I was still there when I heard the rumpus. I came out into the hall and ran hell for leather to see what was the matter.
当我听到那吵嚷声时,我还在那里,我立刻从房里来到过道里,飞快地跑出去看看是怎么回事。
run(pt.: ran, pp.: run, prp.: running, pl.: runs)
n. 奔跑,路程,趋向

v. 跑,运转,进行,运转,经营,褪色

vbl. 跑,进行,延续
The little boy ran off to get his brother.
这个小男孩跑去找他的哥哥。

The petrol is running out.
汽油快要耗尽了。
runaway(pl.: runaways)
n. 逃走的人,逃亡,亡命者

a. 逃亡的,逃走的
The runaway of the traffic accident is wanted by the police.
警方正在通缉交通事故的逃逸者。

The runaway horse was cornered in a field.
那匹跑掉的马在田地里被圈住了.
rundown
n. 扼要报告,总结
He will flatter a person to his face, and then rundown behind his back.
他会当面吹捧一个人,背后又说他坏话。

I missed the meeting. Can you give me the rundown?
我没能叁加会议,你能告诉我会议的概要吗?
rung
n. 脚蹬横木,横档,车辐
The director made his son start on the bottom rung of the ladder as an office boy.
董事让他的儿子从最低级的职员做起。

A bell rung as a call to recite this prayer.
天使经钟用来号召进行这种祈祷的钟声
runner
n. 赛跑的人
There are eight runners in the final race.
最后的赛程中有八匹马参加。

The runner shot ahead (of the rest).
那个赛跑的人向前飞奔而去(把其他人抛在後面).
runner-up(pl.: runner-ups)
n. 亚军, 亚军队
暂无例句
running
n. 赛跑,流出,运转

a. 流动的,跑著的,连续的

vbl. 跑,运转,经营
Mike is rather timid with women, so Sue has to make all the running in their relationship.
迈克在女子面前很 腆,所以苏珊只好对迈克主动一些。

The boy avoided punishment by running away.
那个男孩逃跑来逃避惩罚。
running track
n. 跑道
The attendant smoothed away the slight irregularities in the running track.
跑道上稍稍有些不平,勤务人员把它弄平整了。

All those men were jostling with each other on the running track, as if the result was so important.
瞧那些人在跑道上你冲我撞的,似乎比赛的结果真的就是那样重要。
runny
a. 流鼻涕的
You've got a runny nose!
你流鼻涕了!
runoff
n. 径流量(流出,流放口,出轨,决赛)
暂无例句
runway(pl.: runways)
n. 跑道(悬索道,河床,滑沟)
I repeat: the runway is not clear for take-off.
我再说一遍: 跑道尚未畅通, 不能起飞.

The plane taxied/was taxiing along the runway.
飞机在跑道上滑行.
rupee
n. 卢比,一卢比银币
暂无例句
rupture(pt.: ruptured, pp.: ruptured, prp.: rupturing)
n. 破裂,断裂

v. 使破裂
He ruptured himself lifting a bookcase.
他抬书柜时出现了疝.

He'll rupture a muscle if he goes on dancing like that!
他要是继续那样跳舞,会跳得皮开肉裂!
rural
a. 农村的
The rural scenery was so beautiful that he decided to stay one more week.
乡村风光太美了,以致于他决定再多呆一星期。

Resembling or having the characteristics of country life; rural.
农村的象农村生活的,具有农村生活特点的;乡下的
ruse
n. 策略,谋略
A ruse; a trick.
诈术;诡计
rush(pt.: rushed, pp.: rushed, prp.: rushing, pl.: rushes)
n. 匆促,冲进,急流

v. 冲进,匆促行事,催
He did not like us to rush him.
他不喜欢我们催他。

They rushed up the stairs.
他们冲到楼上。
rush hour
(公共车辆的)高峰时间
I don't like to go out during the rush hour.
我不愿意在交通高峰时间出去。

The rush hour traffic is murder.
交通高峰时间真是难以忍受之事
Russia
n. 俄罗斯
Russia used to be a very powerful country.
俄国曾是一个非常强大的国家。

Some teachers went to Russia to be educated in fine arts.
有些老师去俄罗斯接受美术教育。
Russian
a. 俄国的

n. 俄国人,俄语
This carpet is of Russian style.
这块地毯是俄国风格的。

Do you speak Russian?
你会说俄语吗?
rust(pt.: rusted, pp.: rusted, prp.: rusting)
n. 锈

v. 生锈

vt. 生锈,使...生锈
How can I remove the rust from the iron door?
我怎样才能把铁门上的锈除掉呢?

The metal has corroded (away) because of rust.
该金属已锈蚀.
rustic(pl.: rustics)
n. 乡下人,村夫,农民

a. 乡村的,纯朴的,手工粗糙的
His rage was soon calmed down by the rustic peace.
乡村的宁静很快就使他的怒气平静下来。

His rustic speech and ways made him uncomfortable in the city school.
他土里土气的语言和生活方式使他在城里的中学感到不舒服。
rusticate(pt.: rusticated, pp.: rusticated, prp.: rusticating)
vt. 粗琢(下乡)
暂无例句
rustle
n. 沙沙声,瑟瑟声,飒飒声

v. 发出沙沙声,飒飒作响
Her silk dress rustled as she moved.
她走起路来丝绸衣裙沙沙作响。

I'll try and rustle you up something to eat.
我设法给你弄点吃的。
rustler
n. 偷牛(马)贼
暂无例句
rustproof
a. 不金秀的
暂无例句
rusty
a. 生锈的
My oral English is pretty rusty.
我的英语口语全荒废了。

The bottom of the boat was rusty.
船底生锈了。
rut
n. 车辙,槽,凹痕
The lane was rutted with tyre tracks.
这小巷有车胎轧出的凹痕.

My bike bumped over the ruts.
我的自行车在凹凸不平的车辙道上颠颠簸簸.
Ruth
n. 露丝
Ruth likes to show people up in public.
露丝喜欢使别人当众出丑。

Ruth is always truthful and anything she says will be accredited.
露丝总是诚实的,所以她所说的任何话都会被人相信。
ruthless
a. 残忍的,无情的
He shows ruthless disregard for other people's feelings.
他对别人的感情漠不关心。

He was utterly ruthless in his determination to succeed.
他下定决心争取成功。
rye
n. [植]黑麦,裸麦
The poor man has only one rye bread to eat.
这个可怜的人只有一只黑面包吃。

Any of a class of simple proteins found in the seeds of wheat, rye, and other grains.
醇溶谷蛋白在小麦,黑麦和其它谷类的种子中发现的简单蛋白类的一种
Sabbath
n. [宗]安息日
A Christian should not break the Sabbath.
基督徒应守安息日。

That Sabbath day was a high day.
那个安息日是一个宗教节日。
sabbatical
a. 安息日的
暂无例句
saber(pt.: sabered, pp.: sabered, prp.: sabering, pl.: sabers)
n. 军刀

vt. 用马刀砍
I use a heavy saber in fencing.
我在击剑时用的是把重剑。
sable(pl.: sables)
n. 黑貂,黑貂皮,丧服

a. 黑貂皮的,黑的,昏暗的
She wore her sable stole.
她戴着带有貂皮的披肩

Down the sable flood they glided.
他们在黑黝黝的洪水中随波逐流。
sabotage
n. 怠工,破坏活动,破坏

v. 从事破坏活动,妨害,破坏
The branch of an intelligence service charged with keeping sensitive information from an enemy, deceiving that enemy, preventing subversion and sabotage, and collecting political and military information.
反情报组织情报组织的一个分支,任务是使敌人得不到高级机密,欺骗敌人,避免颠覆和阴谋破坏并收集政治和军事情况

Several acts of sabotage are committed against radio station.
发生好几起对电台财产的蓄意破坏。
sabre(pt.: sabred, pp.: sabred, prp.: sabring, pl.: sabres)
n. 军刀,击剑用刀
I use a heavy sabre in fencing.
我在击剑时用的是把重剑。
sac
n. 囊,液囊
An organic sac or pouch, such as the udder of a cow.
(牛的)乳房有机体器官的液囊或袋,如牛的乳房

An air-filled sac or structure that aids in the flotation of an aquatic organism.
气囊水生动植物器官中用来帮助飘浮用的充满气体的囊或结构
saccharin
n. 糖精
暂无例句
saccharine
n. <美>糖精

a. 糖质的, 含糖的
暂无例句
sacerdotal
a. 僧侣的,圣职的
暂无例句
sachet
n. 小袋,小香袋
暂无例句
sack
n. 袋子

v. 解雇
If you are late again the boss will give you the sack.
如果你再迟到,老板就会把你解雇。

There is a sack of potatoes at the corner of the room.
屋子一角有一袋马铃薯。
sacking
vt. 麻袋布
I'm ready to sack out.
我准备上床睡觉了

There is a sack of potatoes at the corner of the room.
屋子一角有一袋马铃薯。
sacrament(pl.: sacraments)
n. 圣礼,圣事
She received the sacrament.
她领了圣餐。

The sacrament or rite of ordination.
神职仪式神职的任命或神职任命仪式
sacred
a. 神圣的
Nothing is sacred to these wild youths.
这些狂野的年轻人什么都不尊重。

This area was hallowed by sacred memories.
这个地区由于宗教上的纪念意义而被视为圣地。
sacrifice(pt.: sacrificed, pp.: sacrificed, prp.: sacrificing, pl.: sacrifices)
n. 牺牲,供俸,祭品

v. 牺牲,祭祀,贱卖
It's the company's policy to sacrifice short-term profits for the sake of long-term growth.
为长期发展而牺牲短期利润是公司的方针。

Success in your job is not worth the sacrifice of your health.
以牺牲健康来求得工作上的成功是不值得的。
sacrilege
n. 亵渎圣物,冒渎,悖理逆天的行为
It is (a) sacrilege to steal a crucifix from an altar.
从圣坛窃取耶稣受难像是亵渎神灵的行为.

Putting water in brandy is sacrilege.
在白兰地中掺水是可恶的事。
sacrilegious
a. 亵渎神圣的
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sacrosanct
a. 神圣不可侵犯的
You can't cut spending on defence that's sacrosanct!
国防开支可削减不得--那可是关天关地的事!

My weekends are sacrosanct.
我的周末是很宝贵的。
sad
a. 悲哀的,伤心的,不能令人满意的
It made me sad to hear you have to go away.
听到你非走不可,我觉得很伤心。

Sad to say, she hasn't given us permission to do it.
不幸的是,她没准许我们做这件事。
sadden(pt.: saddened, pp.: saddened, prp.: saddening)
vt. 使...黯淡(使...悲伤)
The bad news saddened us.
那个坏消息使我们很难过。

He was saddened at the memory of her death.
他想到她已死去就很难过。
saddest
a. 最悲哀的(为sad的最高级)
Granting our wish is one of Fate's saddest jokes.
成全我们的愿望,是为命运之神的最可悲的玩笑。
saddle(pt.: saddled, pp.: saddled, prp.: saddling, pl.: saddles)
n. 鞍,车座,拖具

v. 装以马鞍,使负担,课以
He saddled up his horse and rode away.
他给马装上鞍子便骑马离去了。

The boss saddled her with all the most difficult customers.
老板把那些最难应付的顾客全推给她了。
sadist
n. 虐待狂
Claude was probably a humbug, whose vanity, ambition, and intelligence led him to carve out a niche as the wickedest man in the world; there is always room for a sadist at the top.
克劳德或许不过是个骗子,他的虚荣、野心和才智使他在世上恶人中争得魁首之名:有残忍癖,总能爬上顶端。
sadistic
a. 虐待性变态症的,残酷成性的
The guards were sadistic beasts and their leader was the devil incarnate.
那些警卫都是残暴的野兽, 他们的首领是个魔鬼的化身.

The guards are sadistic beasts and their leader is the devil incarnate.
那些警卫都是残暴的野兽,他们的首领是个魔鬼的化身。
sadly
ad. 悲痛地,悲惨地,悲伤地
The old man smiled sadly when he remembered the follies of his youth.
这老人想起年轻时的荒唐事,不禁苦笑。

She sighs deeply for no conspicuous reason, yearns, suffers and looks in the air extremely sadly. This is soul.
她没有明显的理由而却深深叹息、渴望、烦闷、极端悲伤地望着天空。这就是灵魂。
sadness
n. 悲哀
When their grandfather died a great sadness filled their lives.
当他们的祖父去世时,巨大的悲伤笼罩了他们的生活。

To know happness one must first experience sadness.
只有经历过悲痛的人才能了解幸福的滋味。
safari(pl.: safaris)
n. 旅行,旅行队,奢侈的旅行
A team of African bearers came with us on safari.
有一队非洲脚夫和我们一起进行狩猎旅行.

A team of african bearer come with us on safari.
有一队非洲脚夫和我们一起进行狩猎旅行。
safe(pl.: safes)
a. 安全的

n. 保险箱
The train is a safe means of transportation.
火车是一种安全的交通工具。

The rescuers brought the climbers back safe and sound.
救援人员把登山的人都平安地救了回来。
safeguard(pt.: safeguarded, pp.: safeguarded, prp.: safeguarding, pl.: safeguards)
n. 保卫,保护措施或条款

v. 保卫,保护
We will introduce legal safeguards against fraud.
我们要采取法律保护措施,制止诈骗活动。

We make copies of our computer disks as a safeguard against accidents.
我们复制了计算机磁盘以防意外。
safekeeping
n. 妥善保管
暂无例句
safely
ad. 安全地
My trusty old car will get us home safely.
我那辆可靠的旧车会把我们安全地送回家的。

The pilot landed the plane safely.
驾驶员使飞机安全降落。
safety(pl.: safeties)
a. 保险的

n. 安全
It's very important to teach the children about road safety.
把交通安全常识教给孩子们是非常重要的。

The safety of the ship is the captain's responsibility.
确保船只的安全是船长的责任。
safety belt
安全带
She refused to sit in the car till her husband promised to wear his safety belt.
她拒绝上车, 除非她丈夫答应系好安全带。

Thanks to I had tied then the safety belt.
幸亏我当时系上了安全带。
saffron(pl.: saffrons)
a. 橘黄色的

n. 藏红花粉(用作染料或调味香料),橙黄色
Saffron is very bright yellow.
金黄色是很亮的黄色。
sag(pt.: sagged, pp.: sagged, prp.: sagging, pl.: sags)
vt. 下垂(凹陷,下跌,塌箱)

n. 垂度(下垂,经济萧条,物价下跌)
The villagers shored up sagging huts.
村民们撑起摇摇欲坠的茅棚。

The chair sagged down under the fat man's weight.
椅子经这胖人一坐便压弯了。
saga(pl.: sagas)
n. 传说,英雄事迹,冒险故事
This new novel is an absorbing family saga.
这部新小说是一部引人入胜的家世小说。

The novelist had issued many saga novels.
那个小说家已经发表了很多长篇小说。
sagacious
a. 聪明的,睿智的
The leader made a sagacious decision.
领导做了英明的决定。

He is a sagacious person.
他是个精明的人。
sagacity
n. 精明,敏锐,有远见
Sagacity, unlike cleverness, may increase with age.
睿智与机灵不同,前者可随着年龄增加。

The judge has excellent sagacity.
那个法官有敏锐的洞察力。
sage(pl.: sages)
n. 圣人,哲人

a. 贤明的,明智的
What a sage reply you gave!
多聪明的回答啊!

Confucius is considered the greatest of the ancient Chinese sages.
孔子被认为是中国古代最伟大的圣贤。
sagebrush
n. 山艾树
暂无例句
saguaro
n. 仙人掌之一种
暂无例句
Sahara
n. 撒哈拉沙漠(非洲)
We listened to their tales about life in the Sahara Desert.
我们听他们讲述撒哈拉沙漠的生活经历。

A region of northern Africa south of the Sahara and north of the equator. It extends across the continent from the Atlantic coast to the mountains of Ethiopia.
苏丹非洲北部一地区,位于赤道以北,撒哈拉大沙漠以南,从大西洋沿岸横贯大陆至埃塞俄比亚山脉
said
v. 说,讲

vbl. 说,讲
Easier said than done.
说来容易做来难.(谚语)

You said it.
你算说对了。
sail(pt.: sailed, pp.: sailed, prp.: sailing, pl.: sails)
航行
Can you sail a boat?
你会驾驶船只吗?

This ship sails for New York on Monday.
这船将于星期一开往纽约。
sailboat(pl.: sailboats)
n. (比赛、休闲用的)帆船
The sailboat canted over in the storm.
帆船在暴风雨中倾覆了。

Our sailboat turned turtle during the squall.
在风暴中我们的帆船翻了个底朝天
sailfish
n. 蕉旗鱼
暂无例句
sailing(pl.: sailings)
n. 航行,航海术,启航
The soldier are sailing for old Blighty tomorrow.
士兵明日将启航返英国本土。

I felt comfortable sailing on the smoothness of the sea.
在平静的海面上航行我感到很舒服。
sailor(pl.: sailors)
n. 海员,水手
The sailors are asked to take their positions by their captain.
船长要求水手们各就各位。

The sailor shook out a sail.
海员扬起一面帆。
saint(pt.: sainted, pp.: sainted, prp.: sainting, pl.: saints)
n. 圣人,圣徒
Joan of Arc was made a saint in 1920.
1920年,贞德被追封为圣女。

You need the patience of a saint for this job.
做这种工作,你得有圣人般的好耐性。
saintly
a. 圣洁的
暂无例句
saith
says的古体
暂无例句
sake(pl.: sakes)
n. 缘故
He is going to live by the coast for the sake of his health.
他为了自己的健康,打算到海滨地区去居住。

I'm not talking for talking's sake; this is important!
我现在不是为了说话而说话,我要说的事很重要!
salable
a. 适于销售的,价格适当的,畅销的
暂无例句
salacious
a. 好色的,淫荡的
暂无例句
salad(pl.: salads)
n. 色拉
Would you like some fruit salad?
要水果色拉吗?

This salad is made of apple, pear, potato and celery.
这份色拉是由苹果、梨、土豆和芹菜做成的。
salad bar
沙拉台
暂无例句
salad dressing
色拉(酱)调料
暂无例句
salami(pl.: salamis)
n. 意大利香肠
暂无例句
salaried
a. 拿薪水的,领工资的
The company had250 salaried staffs.
公司有250名拿工资的职员。

Are you a wage-earner or salaried?
你是工人还是职员?
salary(pt.: salaried, pp.: salaried, prp.: salarying, pl.: salaries)
n. 薪水

vt. 给...薪水
It's bad manners to ask other's salary if you are not very familiar.
如果你们不是很熟的话,问别人薪水多少是很不礼貌的。

The salary they pay me is none too high.
他们付给我的薪水不太高。
sale(pl.: sales)
n. 销售,削价出售
The law forbids the sale of alcohol to people under 18.
法律禁止向18岁以下的人出售含有酒精的饮料。

The latest model of this washer is now on sale in your shops.
这种最新型号的洗衣机目前正在你们的商店中出售。
saleable
a. 可供出售的
Sports wears, no less than suits, are very much saleable.
运动服和西服套一样,非常畅销。

If you look at the annual harvest, the overall look of an entire harvest is yellowish-green not an attractive colour and not a saleable color.
如果你看一下每年的采捞情况,整体上珍珠看起来是微黄发绿的,没有诱人的色泽就没有好价钱。
sales
a. 销售的,有关销售的
You're responsible to whoever is in charge of sales.
你要向主管销售的人负责.

The promotion of merchandise sales, as by coordinating production and marketing and developing advertising, display, and sales strategies.
商品促销商品销售的促销,如通过协调生产与销售以及做广告、办展览和制订销售战略
salesclerk
n. 售货员
暂无例句
salesgirl
n. 女售货员
The salesgirl asked me if I had the exact sum, since the shop had no change.
女售货员问我有没有正好的钱,因为商店没有零钱。

The customer was angry with the salesgirl for her impolite answer.
那位顾客对女店员不客气的回答感到忿怒。
saleslady(pl.: salesladies)
n. 女售货员,女店员
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salesman(pl.: salesmen)
n. 售货员,推销员
The salesman tried to persuade her to buy his goods.
那个推销员试图说服她买他的东西。

The salesman had already wrapped up a couple of deals by lunch-time.
那个售货员在午饭前已经做完了几笔生意.
salesmanship
n. 推销术(外交手腕)
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salespeople
n. 售货员,店员
Salespeople visiting their accounts.
推销员拜访了他们的客户
salesperson
n. 售货员
The plausible talk of a crafty salesperson.
诡计多端的推销员的花言巧语

A salesperson courting a potential customer.
一位正在说服有可能与之成交的顾客的推销员
saleswoman(pl.: saleswomen)
n. 女售货员,女店员
The saleswoman in the shop is always eager to please everybody.
"商店里的那个女售货员总是十分殷勤,希望使人人满意。"

The quiet girl has come to life since she worked as a saleswoman.
那个少言寡语的姑娘自从当上售货员后变得活跃起来。
salicin
n. 柳醇,水杨苷
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salient(pl.: salients)
a. 突出的,显著的

n. 突出部分
The salient point of his plan is summed up in this report.
他的计划的要点在这个报告中酌此概括。
saliferous
a. 含盐的,产盐的
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Salina
n. 盐水湖,盐沼
暂无例句
saline
a. 含盐的,咸的
The nurse diluted the drug with saline water.
护士用生理盐水把药加以稀释。

A plant that grows in saline soil.
盐生植物一种生长在盐分土壤上的植物
salinity
n. 盐浓度,盐分
暂无例句
Salisbury
索尔兹伯里(津巴布韦[原罗得西亚]首都)
James ordered a Salisbury steak for lunch.
詹姆士叫了一客混有蛋、牛乳、面包粉的合成牛肉饼。
saliva
n. 唾液
Saliva helps one chew and digest food.
唾液能帮助咀嚼和消化食物。

Saliva is secretion of the salivary glands.
唾液是唾液腺的分泌物。
salivary
a. 唾液的
Saliva is secretion of the salivary glands.
唾液是唾液腺的分泌物。
salivary gland
唾液腺
Saliva is secretion of the salivary glands.
唾液是唾液腺的分泌物。
sallow
a. 淡黄色的,苍白的,气色不好的

v. 使成苍白色

n. 柳属植物,此种植物的树枝
She is ill with a sallow face.
她病了,面色发黄。
Sally
vi.&n. 出击,突围,萨莉(人名)
The soldiers made a successful sally.
士兵们进行了一次成功的突围。

Sally and Michael seem to be cut out for each other.
萨莉和迈克尔看起来很相配.
salmon(pl.: salmons)
a. 橙红色的

n. 鲑,大马哈鱼
He planed to go fishing for salmon on Sunday.
他计划星期天去钓鲑鱼。

We dined on smoked salmon.
我们晚餐吃的是熏鲑鱼.
salmonella(pl.: salmonellas)
n. 沙门氏菌
Five people are taken to hospital with Salmonella poisoning.
有五个人由于得了沙门氏菌中毒症而被送进了医院。
salon(pl.: salons)
n. 大会客室(美术展览馆)
Be there a beauty salon?
旅馆内有美容院吗?
saloon(pl.: saloons)
n. 大厅,展览场,酒吧
The first drink Thursday was on the house in the leading saloon.
一些有名气的酒吧,星期四的头一杯酒从前是免费的。

The company is introducing a new family saloon this year.
公司准备今年推出一种新型家庭轿车。
salt(pt.: salted, pp.: salted, prp.: salting, pl.: salts)
n. 盐,刺激

a. 含盐的,辛辣的

v. 加盐于,用盐腌

abbr. =Strategic Arms Limitation Talks 限制战略武器会谈
They salted down most of the meat for their later use.
他们将大部分肉用盐腌起来,以备日后用。

The vegetables need more salt.
这些蔬菜需要加些盐。
Salt Lake City
盐湖城(美国城市)
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saltatory
a. 跃进的
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salty
a. 咸的
I say, waiter, the soup is too salty.
喂,服务员,这汤太咸了。

Even the plot which had been considered too salty ever to grow anything on brought in a thousand jin of grain last year.
就连那块被认为是不能种什么东西的盐碱地,去年也户了一千斤粮食。
salubrious
a. 有益健康的
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salutary
a. 有益的,有用的,有益健康的
The accident is a salutary reminder of the danger of climbing.
这一事故有益的一面是提醒了我们攀登活动是有许多危险的。
salutation(pl.: salutations)
n. 招呼,寒喧,问候
He raised his hat in salutation.
他举起帽子致意。

We usually begin a letter with a salutation.
我们通常用称呼作为一封信的开头。
salute(pt.: saluted, pp.: saluted, prp.: saluting, pl.: salutes)
v. 行礼,致意,问候
They saluted each other by raising their hats.
他们举起帽子互相致意。

They saluted the Queen by firing ten guns.
他们鸣礼炮十响向女王致敬。
Salvador
n. 萨尔瓦多
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salvage(pt.: salvaged, pp.: salvaged, prp.: salvaging)
n. 救捞(抢修,废物利用,废弃品,救难费)

vt 救捞(抢修,废物利用)
The government tried to salvage several business companies from bankruptcy.
政府设法把这几个商业公司从破产境地中拯救出来。

Salvage of the wreck is made difficult by bad weather.
船遇难後因天气恶劣救援工作十分困难。
salvation
n. 得救,拯救
After so much dry weather, the rain has been the farmer's salvation.
天气干旱了这么久,这场雨成了农民的救星。

But above all, if he has St. Paul's perfection, that he would wish to be anathema from Christ, for the salvation of his brethren, it shows much of a divine nature, and a kind of conformity with Christ himself.
最后,如果一个人竟能像《圣经》中的圣保罗那样,肯为了兄弟们的得救甚至甘于忍受神的诅咒;那么他就必定超越了凡人,而且有真正基督徒的品格了。
salve
n. 药膏

v. 涂油膏
She paid the repair bill as a salve to her conscience.
她付了维修费以减轻内疚感。

This kind of salve is used on wounds.
这种药膏是用在伤口处。
salver
n. 盒,盘
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salvo(pl.: salvoes)
n. 礼炮齐鸣,枪弹齐射; 齐声喝彩

n. 精神上的有所保留状态; 安慰良心不安或情感受伤之物、挽留面子或保护名誉之物、缓和物

v. 齐射、齐发
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Sam
山姆(男名)
Thanks, Sam, bye.
谢谢,山姆,再见。

Sam, what are you doing?
山姆,你要干吗?
samba(pl.: sambas)
n. 桑巴舞(一种源自非洲的巴西交谊舞)
A dance similar to the samba.
卡里奥克舞一种类似桑巴舞的舞蹈
same
a. 同样的

ad. 同样地

pron. 同样的人或事
Father sits in the same chair every evening.
父亲每晚都坐在同一张椅子上,

Twins look the same as each other.
双胞胎看上去长得一样。
sameness
n. 单调,千篇一律
The tedious sameness of winter days indoors
冬天室内那种漫长而又单调乏味的生活。

Sameness or dull repetition in sound, style, manner, or color.
单调声音、文体、风格和色彩的同样性或单调的重复
samosa
n. 萨莫萨三角饺
暂无例句
samovar
n. 俄国式茶炊
暂无例句
sample(pt.: sampled, pp.: sampled, prp.: sampling, pl.: samples)
n. 样品,标本

v. 抽取样品
The nurse took a sample of my blood for tests.
护士抽了我的血样去化验。

We sampled the stuff and found it satisfactory.
我们抽验了这批材料,认为满意。
sampler
n. 样板(取样器,样品检查员)
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sampling
n. 抽样(脉冲调制,连续选择)

a. 抽样的(脉冲调制的,连续选择的)
暂无例句
samurai(pl.: samurai)
n. (日本的)武士
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San Andreas fault
(美)圣安德烈亚斯断层
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San Diego
n. 圣地亚哥,圣迭哥
The Powell structural research lab at the university of California at San Diego tests new bridge materials such as carbon and fiberglass polymers.
位于圣地亚哥的加州大学鲍威尔建筑实验室试制出了新的桥梁建筑材料,如碳和玻璃纤维聚合体。
San Francisco
n. 旧金山(美国加利福尼亚西部港市)
The San Francisco earthquake was one of the worst catastrophes of the century.
旧金山地震是世纪性的灾难之一。

San Francisco, open your Golden Gate, sang the girl in the theatre.
“旧金山,敞开你的金门吧!”剧院里的那位歌女演唱道。
sanatorium(pl.: sanatoriums)
n. 疗养院,休养所
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sanctify(pt.: sanctified, pp.: sanctified, prp.: sanctifying)
v. 使神圣,奉献给神,使成为神圣之物
This is sanctified ground, and we may not tread upon it.
这是圣地,我们不可践踏。

God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it.
上帝祝福第七天并且使它成为神圣的日子。
sanctimonious
a. 伪装虔诚的
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sanction(pt.: sanctioned, pp.: sanctioned, prp.: sanctioning, pl.: sanctions)
n. 核准,处罚,约束力

v. 制定制裁规则,认许,核准
The minister can only act in this matter with the sanction of Parliament.
部长只有得到国会批准才能就此事采取行动。

Western nations imposed tough sanctions on the country.
西方各国对这个国家实行了严厉制裁。
sanctity(pl.: sanctities)
n. 神圣,尊严,圣洁
She gives us a living example of sanctity.
她给我们树立了一个圣洁的活榜样。

We should respect the sanctity of marriage.
我们应该尊重婚姻的神圣。
sanctuary(pl.: sanctuaries)
n. 圣所,耶路撒冷的神殿,至圣所
It is a classic sanctuary in which the rationalist fancy may take refuge.
这是一所古雅的圣殿,理性主义者可以躲在其中。

The ancient privilege of sanctuary was transferred to the Christian temple.
古代的庇护特权转移到了基督教的教堂。
sanctum(pl.: sancta)
n. 至圣所,密室,私室
I was allowed once into his inner sanctum.
我有一次获准进入他的内室.
sand(pt.: sanded, pp.: sanded, prp.: sanding, pl.: sands)
n. 砂,沙滩

v. 撒沙,以沙掩盖
His company was built on the sand.
他的公司根基不稳固。

The roads were sanded after the snowstorm.
道路在暴风雪之后铺上了沙子。
sandal
n. 便鞋,凉鞋
She wears sandals every day in summer.
夏天她每天都穿凉鞋。
sandcastle
n. 沙塔
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Sandra
n. 桑德拉(女子名)
Sandra is a strict vegetarian and won't eat meat in any shape or form.
桑德拉是个严格的食素者,不吃任何形式的肉类制品。

I hear that Sandra is going to have a baby, but I don't know if she's told her parents yet so keep it to yourself.
我听说桑德拉怀孕了,但不知道她是否已告诉了她父母,所以不要告诉别人。
sands
n. 沙漠
The sands are running out: we must have the money by tomorrow.
剩下的时间不多了: 我们明天得弄到这笔钱.

The wind blew from the desert and covered everything with sand.
沙漠那边吹来的风把所有的东西都蒙上了一层沙子.
sandstone
n. 沙岩
Sandstone cuts easily.
砂岩容易切割.
sandstorm
n. 沙暴
A sandstorm kicked up while we drove through the desert.
我们在沙漠里行驶时,沙暴加强了
sandwich(pt.: sandwiched, pp.: sandwiched, prp.: sandwiching, pl.: sandwiches)
n. 三明治

v. 插入,夹入
He made a ham sandwich.
他做了一个火腿三明治。

He was sandwiched between two fat women.
他被夹在两个胖女人中间。
sandy
a. 沙的,沙地的,多沙的
Most of the shore is rocky, but there is a sandy beach.
沿海大部分为岩石,但也有一部分沙滩。

I prefer a sandy beach to a shingle one.
我喜欢沙滩,不喜欢遍布小石子的海滩.
sane
a. 神智健全的,理智的
It's hard to stay sane under such awful pressure.
处于这种可怕的压力之下,不疯才怪呢。

She have a sane attitude towards diving and never go too fast.
她对於跳水的态度很明智,从不操之过急。
sanely
ad. 神志清楚地
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sang
v. sing的过去式,唱,唱歌,鸣唱
The soldiers sang a song of victory, describing their prowess in battle.
战士们唱起了歌颂他们英勇战斗的凯歌。

She sang an incomparable song.
她唱了一首无与伦比的歌。
sangfroid
n. 冷静,泰然,沉著
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sanguinary
a. 流血的,血腥的,嗜血的
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sanguine
a. 乐天的,自信的

n. 血红色
He is not very sanguine about our chances of success.
他对我们成功的机会不太乐观。

We are sanguine that we shall be succeeding.
我们自信会成功。
sanitary(pl.: sanitaries)
a. 卫生的,清洁的
Sanitary conditions had deteriorated to such an extent that there was widespread danger of disease.
卫生条件恶化到了如此程度,到处都有发生疾病的危险。

Epidemic disease is often in connection with bad sanitary conditions.
流行病通常是和不良的卫生条件有关的。
sanitation
n. 环境卫生(卫生设备,下水道设备)
The people lived in that city can keep sanitation clean.
住在那个城市的人们能保持公共卫生的清洁。
sanity
n. 神智健全,头脑清楚,健全
His strange remarks planted doubts in our minds about his sanity.
他那些怪话使我们心中生疑,不知他精神是否正常。
sank
sink的过去式
The ship sank 10 miles out of Stockholm.
船在离斯德哥尔摩10英里处沉没了.

The ship sank beneath the waves.
轮船沉没于波涛下面。
Santa Claus
n. 圣诞老人
She still believes in Santa Claus and it would be cruel to disillusion her.
她仍然相信有圣诞老人, 要是使她这一幻想破灭就於心不忍了.

Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor who is often associated with Santa Claus and the custom of gift-giving at Christmas.
尼古拉斯小亚细亚半岛上米拉的主教,他通常与圣诞老人和圣诞节赠送礼物的习俗联系在一起
sap
n. 半穿甲的(烧结铝粉);the liquid within a plant that carries food to all parts of it;a foolish person;v.to gradually weaken(somebody's strength);
Her long illness gradually sapped her strength.
长期的患病使她的体力渐渐衰竭。

The sap flowed out when he broke the stem of the flower.
他把花茎折断,汁液就流了出来。
sapid
a. 有风味的
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sapience
n. 煞像有学识,装聪明,智慧
暂无例句
sapient
a. 装聪明样的,聪明的,伶俐的
暂无例句
sapless
a. 没有元气的
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sapling(pl.: saplings)
n. 树苗,小树
It's our duty to protect the saplings.
保护树苗是我们的责任。

She cut down the sapling with one chop.
她一斧子就把树苗砍倒了.
saponification
n. 皂化
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sapphire
n. 蓝宝石(青色)

a. 蓝宝石色的(青色的)
Her sapphire necklace attracted everyone's attention.
她的蓝宝石项链吸引了每个人的注意。

She had the sapphire set in a gold ring.
她把那枚蓝宝石镶在金戒指上了.
Sapporo
札幌(日本北海道西部城市)
At what time shall we arrive at sapporo if we take this plane.
如果我们坐这架飞机,我们将在几点到达札幌。
SAR
n. 特别行政区
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Sara
萨拉(女名)
Judy goes to the movies as often as Sara does.
朱迪像莎拉一样时常去看电影。

Sara was excited to see the rock band.
莎拉看到摇滚乐团很兴奋。
Saracen
n.&a. 撒拉逊人(的)
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sarcasm(pl.: sarcasms)
n. 挖苦,讽刺
He was totally flattened by her sarcasm.
她说的挖苦话使他无地自容.

"It was a good idea to tell my mother you didn't like her dress", she said with sarcasm.
"跟我母亲说你不喜欢她的衣服,那可真是个好主意,"她讽刺地说。
sarcastic
a. 讽刺的
She talked with him with sarcastic tones.
她用挖苦的语调和他说话。

He could feel their sarcastic tone about his poor work.
他能感觉到他们对他拙劣作品的讽刺语调。
sarcoma(pl.: sarcomas)
n. 肉瘤
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sarcophagus(pl.: sarcophagi)
n. (精美的)石棺
暂无例句
sardine(pl.: sardine)
n. 沙丁鱼
The ten of us were squashed together like sardines in the tin.
我们十几个人像沙丁鱼罐头一样挤成一团。

The ten of us were squashed together like sardines in the lift.
我们十个人在电梯里拥成一团.
sardonic
a. 嘲笑的,冷笑的,讥讽的
暂无例句
sargasso(pl.: sargassos)
n. 马尾藻
暂无例句
Sargasso Sea
马尾藻海(在西印度群岛东北)
暂无例句
sari(pl.: saris)
n. (印度妇女的)莎丽服
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sartorial
a. 裁缝匠的,缝工的,裁缝的
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sash(pt.: sashed, pp.: sashed, prp.: sashing)
n. 饰带,肩带,腰带

v. 装以窗框
Our windows have double-pane sashes.
我们的窗户有双层的玻璃窗框。

The officer wears sashes on his shoulders.
这名军官的肩上佩戴着肩带。
sat
v. sit的过去式,过去分词,坐

vbl. 坐
She sat gazing out of the window.
她坐着凝视着窗外。

We sat on the chairs chatting in his living room.
我们坐在他起居室的椅子上聊天。
Satan
n. 撒旦(魔鬼)
Satan is still a servant of God.
撒旦仍是上帝的奴仆。

The abode of condemned souls and devils in some religions; the place of eternal punishment for the wicked after death, presided over by Satan.
地狱某些宗教中被判有罪的灵魂或魔鬼居住的地方;邪恶之人死后永远受惩罚的地方,由撒旦统治
satanic
a. 恶魔的, 魔鬼的
American writers closed ranks yesterday behind Satanic Verses' author Salman Rushdie, with at least two demonstrations planned for tomorrow and called for President Bush to take action.
美国作家昨天团结一致支持《撒旦诗篇》的作者拉什迪,计划明天至少举行两起示威,并要求布什总统采取行动。
satchel(pl.: satchels)
n. (皮或帆布的)书包
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sate
v. 使心满意足,过份的给与,sit 的过去式
She sated with sleep.
她睡腻了。

Nothing could sate the careerist's greed for power.
什么也满足不了这个野心家的权力欲。
satellite(pl.: satellites)
n. 卫星
They have launched a man-made satellite successfully.
他们成功地发射了一颗人造卫星。

Television stations around the world are linked by satellite.
全世界的电视台通过卫星联系一起。
satiate(pt.: satiated, pp.: satiated, prp.: satiating)
v. 使饱足,生腻

vt. 使过饱
She pushed her chair back from the table, satiated.
她把椅子从餐桌向后挪了挪,再也吃不下了。

He was satiated with pleasure.
他厌倦了享乐。
satiety
n. 饱足,满足
暂无例句
satin
a. 缎子做(的)

n. 缎子
The little girl wore satin ribbons in her hair.
小女孩在头发上戴了缎带。

The satin feels smooth.
这缎子摸起来很滑溜。
satiny
a. 光滑的,柔细的
暂无例句
satire(pl.: satires)
n. 讽刺文,讽刺
His new play is a satire on the fashion industry.
他的新剧本是一部讽刺时装业的作品。

The party in power soon learns what it's like to be on the receiving end of political satire.
执政党很快就尝到了遭受政治讽刺的滋味.
satiric
a. 讽刺的,挖苦的
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satirical
a. 讽刺的,爱挖苦的
A satirical imitation or burlesque of the heroic manner or style.
嘲弄地模仿英雄风格的作品对英雄行为或风格的讽刺的模仿或戏谑

English poet and diplomat known for his epigrams and light satirical verse.
普赖尔,马修1664-1721英国诗人和外交官,以其机智的短诗和略带讽刺的诗闻名
satirist(pl.: satirists)
n. 讽刺诗作者,讽刺家,爱挖苦别人的人
Roman satirist whose works denounced the corruption and extravagance of the privileged classes in Rome.
尤维纳利斯古罗马讽刺作家,其作品谴责了古罗马特权阶级的腐化和奢侈
satirize(pt.: satirized, pp.: satirized, prp.: satirizing)
v. 讽刺
Politicians are often satirized on TV and radio.
政客常遭到电视与无线电广播的讥讽.
satisfaction(pl.: satisfactions)
n. 满意
The store owner received satisfaction for the damage.
店主收到了对损坏的赔偿。

She felt satisfaction at having her ability recognized.
她因自己的才能得到赏识而满足。
satisfactorily
ad. 满意地
Some English phrases can't be done into Chinese satisfactorily.
有些英语成语是无法满意地译成汉语。

The present system has worked satisfactorily, so why change it? My advice is to leave well alone.
目前这个制度执行情况令人满意,为什么要改变呢?我侍建议是听其自然。
satisfactory
a. 令人满意的
The answer was not quite satisfactory to him.
这项答复未能使他完全满意。

Everything was turning out most satisfactory.
一切都非常趁心如意。
satisfied
a. 感到满意的

vbl. 使...满意
The quiet contentment of a well-fed child satisfied the tired mother.
孩子喂饱后不哭不闹的满足状使疲惫的母亲很满意。

We are satisfied with the smoothness of the negotiation.
我们对谈判的顺利进行很满意。
satisfy(pt.: satisfied, pp.: satisfied, prp.: satisfying)
v. 使...满意,赔偿
Just to satisfy my curiosity, how much did you pay for your car?
我只是出于好奇,请问你买这辆车花了多少钱?

Some people are very hard to satisfy.
有些人是很难使其满意的。
satisfying
a. 满意的,充份的,足可相信的
That is a satisfying book.
那是一本令人满意的书。

Let me reassure you( that) your service is quite satisfying.
让我向您保证,您的服务是很令人满意的。
satrap
n. 暴吏,主管
暂无例句
saturate
v. 使渗透,浸,使饱和

a. 浸透的,饱度高的,深颜色的
We lay on the beach, saturated in sunshine.
我们躺在沙滩上, 沐浴在阳光里.
saturated
a. 饱和的,渗透的,深颜色的
We lay on the beach, saturated in sunshine.
我们躺在沙滩上, 沐浴在阳光里.

The Water has been saturated with a special chemical.
水已被一种特殊化合物质吸收了。
saturation
n. 饱和(浸透,磁性饱和,色度学章度)
So many refugees have arrived that the camps have reached saturation point.
来了那麽多的难民, 营房都饱和了.

Designating color perceived to have zero saturation and therefore no hue, such as neutral grays, white, or black.
无色的无色的,因零饱和度而没有颜色,如中性灰色,白色,或黑色
Saturday
n. 星期六
She goes swimming on Saturdays.
她每个星期六都游泳。

We will go to the cinema on Saturday morning.
我们将于星期六早晨去看电影。
Saturn
n. 土星
Saturn is the planet sixth in order from the sun.
土星是依次离太阳的第六颗行星。

Saturn has several moons.
土星有好几颗卫星。
saturnalia
n. 纵情狂欢
暂无例句
Saturnian
a. 农神的, 土星的
暂无例句
saturnine
a. 沉默寡言的,忧沉的,感染铅毒的
暂无例句
satyr(pl.: satyrs)
n. (希腊及罗马神话)半人半兽的森林之神, 好色之徒, 性欲极强的男人
A satyr is half man and half goat in Greek and Roman mythology.
在希腊和罗马神话中,森林之神是半人半羊的样子。
sauce(pt.: sauced, pp.: sauced, prp.: saucing, pl.: sauces)
n. 调味汁,酱汁
Hunger is the best sauce.
饥不择食。

What sauces go best with fish?
吃鱼用什么沙司最好?
saucepan(pl.: saucepans)
n. 长柄而有盖子的深锅子,敦锅
She put some noodles in the aluminum saucepan.
她在铝锅里下了些面条。

Please put the saucepan away if you've finished with it.
你用完了那个长柄锅,就把它收起来。
saucer(pl.: saucers)
n. 茶托,碟子
He put the cup on the saucer.
他把茶杯放在茶托上。

The tea slopped (over) into the saucer.
茶溢出流到茶托里了.
saucy
a. 傲慢的,莽撞的,活泼的
His daughter is a saucy tomboy.
他女儿是一个调皮的假小子。

You saucy little jade!
你这个糟女人!
Saudi(pl.: Saudis)
a. 沙特阿拉伯(人或语)的

n. 沙特阿拉伯人
A unit of currency in Saudi Arabia.
库什沙特阿拉伯的一种货币单位

A coin of Saudi Arabia worth!/100 of a riyal.
哈拉拉一种沙特阿拉伯硬币,合!/100里亚尔
Saudi Arabia
n. 沙特阿拉伯
A unit of currency in Saudi Arabia.
库什沙特阿拉伯的一种货币单位

A coin of Saudi Arabia worth!/100 of a riyal.
哈拉拉一种沙特阿拉伯硬币,合!/100里亚尔
sauerkraut
n. 泡菜
暂无例句
saunter(pt.: sauntered, pp.: sauntered, prp.: sauntering, pl.: saunters)
v. 闲逛,漫步

n. 闲逛,漫步
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sausage(pl.: sausages)
n. 香肠,腊肠
Many people don't like blood sausage.
很多人不喜欢黑香肠。

She loves sausage and mash.
她喜欢香肠和土豆泥。
saute
v. 快炒
暂无例句
savage(pt.: savaged, pp.: savaged, prp.: savaging, pl.: savages)
野性的;凶猛的;粗鲁的;荒野的;
These civilizations flourished while Europeans were still savages living in caves.
当欧洲人还是居住在洞穴中的野蛮人时,这些地方的文化早已十分繁荣昌盛。

Today's newspapers made a savage attack on the unions for their refusal to negotiate.
今天的报纸就工会拒绝谈判一事对工会进行了猛烈的抨击。
savagely
ad. 野蛮地, 残酷地
For several days, they savagely suppressed the demonstrations.
有好几天,他们野蛮地镇压示威游行。

The master tied me to a pillar and whipped me savagely.
主人把我捆在柱子上,用鞭子死命地抽我。
savanna(pl.: savannas)
n. 大草原
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savannah(pl.: savannahs)
n. 大草原
Polish patriot and general who aided American forces in the Revolutionary War, commanding the defense of Charleston(1779) and leading a cavalry brigade in the siege of Savannah, during which he was mortally wounded.
普瓦斯基,卡齐米尔1747-1779波兰爱国主义者和将军,在美国独立战争中曾支持美军,指挥了查理斯顿防御战(1779年)并在萨瓦纳之围时率领一个骑兵旅,在这场战斗中受重伤而牺牲
savant(pl.: savants)
n. 学者
暂无例句
save
n. 救援,救球,节约

v. 解救,保存,节省

prep. 除...之外
The doctor managed to save his life.
医生救了他的命。

Children should learn to save.
孩子们应学会储蓄。
saver
n. 救助者(节约器)
Good news for all savers a rise in interest rates!
储蓄者的好消息--利率提高了。
saving
n. 存款

vbl. 拯救,救助
Saving your presence, I don't think the suggestion is very sensible.
请恕我直言,我认为这个建议不太合情理。

The saving club always pays out into time for Christmas.
存款俱乐部总是在圣诞节时及时将钱支出。
savings
储蓄
The old man kept his savings in the bank.
老人把他的储蓄存在银行里。

My savings amount to $2000.
我的储蓄共达2000美元。
savings account
n. 储蓄存款帐户
My savings account is low.
我的存款几乎用完了

My savings account draws5 per cent interest.
我的储蓄存款有五厘利息。
savior(pl.: saviors)
n. 救助者,救世主,救主
To Christians, Jesus Christ is the Savior.
对基督徒来说,主耶稣是他们的救世主。

Jesus Christ is styled the Savior.
耶稣基督被称为救世主。
saviour
n. 救助者(救星)
To Christians, Jesus Christ is the Saviour.
对基督徒来说,主耶稣是他们的救世主。
savoir faire
n. 才干,急智,手腕
暂无例句
savoir-faire
n. 机智
暂无例句
savor(pt.: savored, pp.: savored, prp.: savoring)
n. 滋味, 气味, 食欲, 特定的味道或气味, 一种有特色的性质

vi. 有...的滋味, 有...气味

vt. 加调味品于, 使有风味, 尝到或闻到, 尽情享受
He drank the wine slowly, savoring every drop.
他慢慢地喝着酒,细细品尝着每滴酒的滋味。

Life seems to have lost most of its savor for him.
对他来说,生活似乎已失去了一切乐趣。
savory
a. 风味极佳的,可口的,味香的
This place doesn't have a very savory reputation.
这个地方的名声可不太好。

This restaurant is famous for its savory dishes.
这家饭店以饭菜美味而出名。
savour
n. 味道(滋味)

vt 具有...味道(具有...性质)
Life seems to have lost most of its savour for him.
对他来说,生活似乎已失去了一切乐趣。

He drank the wine slowly, savouring every drop.
他慢慢地喝着酒,细细品尝着每滴酒的滋味。
savoury
a. 芳香开胃的,美味可口的
This restaurant is famous for its savoury dishes.
这家饭店以饭菜美味而出名。

This place doesn't have a very savoury reputation.
这个地方的名声可不太好。
savvy(pt.: savvied, pp.: savvied, prp.: savvying)
v.&n. 理解能力,机智,悟性
Where's your savvy?
你的常识到哪里去了?

Keep your mouth shut! Savvy?
闭上嘴! 懂吗?
saw(pt.: sawed, pp.: sawed, prp.: sawing)
n. 锯子

v. see的过去式,看见,了解,会面
May I borrow your saw?
我可以借你的锯子吗?

They are sawing a log into planks.
他们把原木锯成一块块厚板。
sawdust
n. 锯屑
The loveliest doll in the last analysis is merely sawdust.
说到底,最可爱的布娃娃也只不过是锯末做成的。

A thin mattress filled with straw or sawdust.
木屑床垫填满草杆或木屑的一床薄垫子
sawmill(pl.: sawmills)
n. 锯机,锯木厂
There are many sawyers in that sawmill.
那家锯木厂有很多锯木工。
Saxon
n. 撒克逊人
The Saxon once settled in England in early times.
撒克逊人早期曾定居英格兰。
saxophone
n. 萨克斯管
暂无例句
say(pt.: said, pp.: said, prp.: saying)
v. 说,讲
It's hard to say who it was.
很难说那是谁。

We are considering giving them greater say in such matters.
我们正考虑在这样的事情上给他们更多的发言权。
saying(pl.: sayings)
n. 叙述,话,说

vbl. 说,说话
"More haste, less speed", as the saying goes.
常言道,“欲速则不达”。

Saying and doing should agree with each other.
言行应该一致。
says
(动)(say[sei] 的第三人称单数形式)说
Who says?
谁说的?

We can't judge a person by what he says but by what he does.
【谚】判断一个人,不听言语看行动。
say-so(pl.: say-sos)
n. 主张, 发言, 发言权
You don't need my say-so to change things.
你不必向我请示可自行做些变动.

Don't just accept his say-so: find out for yourself.
别听他信口开河, 你得自己去弄清楚.
sb
n. 检修报告(边带,联播,编包线,固体)
I thought I heard sb calling.
我好像听见有人喊叫.

We must appoint sb to act as secretary.
我们得指定一个人当秘书.
scab(pt.: scabbed, pp.: scabbed, prp.: scabbing)
n. 创口中所结的疤,痂
暂无例句
scabbard(pt.: scabbarded, pp.: scabbarded, prp.: scabbarding, pl.: scabbards)
n. (刀、剑)鞘,枪套
He made a very beautiful scabbard for his knife.
他为他的刀做了一个漂亮的鞘。

The scabbard is content to be dull when it protects the keenness of the sword.
刀鞘保护刀的锋利,它自己则满足于它的迟钝。
scabrous
a. 粗糙的
Her scabrous novels shocked the public.
她的小说淫秽不堪, 公众十分震惊.
scaffold(pt.: scaffolded, pp.: scaffolded, prp.: scaffolding, pl.: scaffolds)
n. 鹰架,绞刑台,脚手架
The worker fell down from the scaffold.
那个工人从脚手架掉了下来。

The brick-layer at the top of the scaffold is calling for more mortar.
脚手架顶上的砌砖工人喊着要人再送些灰浆上去。
scalar
标量(的)
暂无例句
scald(pt.: scalded, pp.: scalded, prp.: scalding, pl.: scalds)
n. 烫(烫伤,用沸水烫,用蒸汽烫)

vt 烫(烫伤,用沸水烫,用蒸汽烫)
She was scalded when the boiler exploded.
锅炉爆炸时她被烫伤了。

This is an ointment for burns and scalds.
这是治疗烧伤和烫伤的药膏。
scalding
a. 滚烫的
The coffee was scalding hot.
这咖啡是滚烫的。

As if scalding her arm wasn't enough, she went and broke her ankle the next day.
她烫伤了手臂还不算,竟然在第二天出去摔伤了踝节部。
scale(pt.: scaled, pp.: scaled, prp.: scaling)
n. 鳞,刻度,衡量,数值范围

v. 依比例决定,攀登
Scale the fish before cooking them.
烧鱼之前先去掉鱼鳞。

We are seeing unemployment on an unprecedented scale.
我们现在正经历规模空前的失业现象。
scaling
缩放比例
The act of scaling a fortified wall or rampart.
攀登,爬云梯攀登设防的高墙或城垣的行为

The paint is scaling off.
油漆正在脱落。
scallion
n. 葱
暂无例句
scallop(pt.: scalloped, pp.: scalloped, prp.: scalloping, pl.: scallops)
n. 扇贝壳

v. 拾扇贝
Some people like to eat scallop.
有些人喜欢吃干贝。

She wears a dress with scallops around the neck.
她穿着一件领口有扇形皱褶的衣裙。 
scalp(pt.: scalped, pp.: scalped, prp.: scalping, pl.: scalps)
n. 头皮(胜利品)

vt 刮光(拨顶)
You've just about scalped me!
你把我的头发剃得太短了!

The Indians came back with their enemy's scalps.
印地安人带着敌人的头皮回来了。
scalpel
n. 外科手术刀,解剖刀
The doctor finished the operation, but his success depended on the backroom boys who had invented the new laser scalpel.
医生做完了手术,但他的成功有赖于那些发明了新型激光手术刀的研究人员。
scaly
a. 鳞状的
A congenital, often hereditary skin disease characterized by dry, thickened, scaly skin.
鳞癣,干皮病一种先天的,经常是遗传性的皮肤病,表现为皮肤干燥、变厚并出现鳞状屑片
scam
n. 诡计,故事
暂无例句
scamper(pt.: scampered, pp.: scampered, prp.: scampering, pl.: scampers)
n. 蹦跳

v. 奔跑,快跑

vi. 涉猎,浏览
Giggling, the children scampered back into the house.
孩子们咯咯笑着,蹦蹦跳跳地跑回屋里。

The children were scampering around the garden.
孩子们在花园里嬉戏奔跑。
scan(pt.: scanned, pp.: scanned, prp.: scanning)
n. 扫描,押韵,细查

v. 扫描,详细调查,分析韵律
The radar scanned the sky for enemy planes.
雷达密切监视天空,搜索敌机。

I scanned the newspaper when I was waiting for the bus.
等公共汽车的时候,我匆匆浏览了一下报纸。
scandal(pl.: scandals)
n. 丑闻
The President is at the center of a recent scandal over revelation about his financial interests.
总统因近来被揭露涉嫌金融权益问题而成为丑闻的主角。

The recent scandal has provided the government's opponents with plenty of ammunition.
最近的丑闻给政府的反对派提供了大量的炮弹。
scandalous
a. 不体面的,可耻的,可恶的
We are surprised by his scandalous behaviour.
我们很震惊他那令人反感的举止。

The book contains scandalous text.
该书含有诽谤性的内容。
Scandinavia
斯堪的纳维亚
Scandinavia refers to Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland.
斯堪的那维亚是指丹麦、挪威、瑞典和冰岛。

The people of Scandinavia; the Scandinavians.
斯堪的纳维亚民族;斯堪的纳维亚人
Scandinavian
a. 斯堪的纳维亚的
One of two words derived from the same historical source by different routes of transmission, such as skirt from Scandinavian and shirt from English.
同源词词源相同但是传播途径不同的一对词中的一个,如skirt来自斯堪的纳维亚语和shirt来自英语

A supernatural creature of Scandinavian folklore, variously portrayed as a friendly or mischievous dwarf or as a giant, that lives in caves, in the hills, or under bridges.
巨人,巨怪斯堪的那维亚民间传说中的超自然的生物,时而被描述成友好的或顽皮的侏儒,时而被描述成巨人,居住在山洞里、小山上或桥下
scanner
n. 扫描机,扫描盘,光电子扫描装置
暂无例句
scant(pt.: scanted, pp.: scanted, prp.: scanting)
a. 不充分的,不足的

v. 减缩,吝啬
He paid scant attention to what was said.
他没怎么听讲。

The movers gave me a scant hour's notice of their arrival.
搬家的人只通知给我们短短的一小时,他们就来了。
scanty
a. 缺乏的,仅有的,不够的
He is scanty with words.
他沉默寡言。

The beggar shivered in his scanty clothes.
乞丐穿着单薄,冻得发抖。
scapegoat(pt.: scapegoated, prp.: scapegoating)
n. 替罪的羔羊,替人顶罪者,替身
The accused was used as a scapegoat.
被告成为别人的替罪羊。

The old curmudgeon found a new scapegoat and that let me out.
那个老守财奴找到一个新的替罪羊,这样我就脱身了。
scar
n. 疤痕,伤痕,断崖

v. 结疤,使...有伤痕,痊愈
The wound gradually scarred over.
伤口渐渐愈合。

He had a scar on his arm from an accident.
他的手臂上因为事故留下了一个伤疤。
scarce
a. 缺乏的,不足的,稀少的,罕见的
Good fruit is scarce in winter and costs a lot.
好的水果冬天难得见到,而且价格昂贵。

I could scarce believe my eyes.
我几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。
scarcely
ad. 几乎不,简直没有,勉强
Scarcely had he arrived when he had to leave again.
他刚刚到达就不得不又离开。

He spoke scarcely a word of English.
他几乎连一个英文单词都不会说。
scarcity(pl.: scarcities)
n. 缺乏,不足,缺少
The scarcity of food forced prices up.
食物短缺促使物价上涨。

The factory is in frequent scarcity of raw materials.
这个工厂经常原料不足。
scare(pt.: scared, pp.: scared, prp.: scaring, pl.: scares)
vt. 惊吓(惊恐,惊慌)

n. 惊吓(惊恐,惊慌)
The child was scared of the fierce looking dog.
这孩子害怕那条外表凶恶的狗。

You did give me a scare.
你真吓了我一跳。
scared
a. 害怕的
The child was scared of the fierce looking dog.
这孩子害怕那条外表凶恶的狗。

The dog scared the thief away.
狗把小偷吓走了。
scarf
n. 围巾
She wore a woolen scarf around her neck.
她脖子上戴了一条羊毛围巾。

She threw a scarf over her shoulders.
她在肩上披上一块肩巾。
scarify(pt.: scarified, pp.: scarified, prp.: scarifying)
v. 在(皮肤上)划痕
暂无例句
scarlet
n. 深红色,斐红色,红衣

a. 肥斐色的,深红色的
Scarlet is much lighter than crimson.
绯红色比深红色亮丽得多。

The girl planted some scarlet sage in her garden.
女孩在她的花园里种了些一串红。
scarlet fever
猩红热
Scarlet fever is highly contagious.
猩红热传染性很强。

James was quarantined for three weeks when he had scarlet fever.
詹姆士患猩红热后被隔离了三个星期。
scarp(pt.: scarped, pp.: scarped, prp.: scarping)
n. 悬崖,陡坡
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scars
冻结物
The boat has scars from hitting the reefs.
船只因撞在暗礁上而留下了疤痕。

The scars on his body lent colour to his claim that he had been tortured.
他说他受过折磨拷打, 从他身上的伤疤看来倒也可信.
scary
a. 容易受惊的,胆小的,提心吊胆
That's scary!   
真令人害怕!
scathe(pt.: scathed, pp.: scathed, prp.: scathing)
n. 危害,损伤,损害

v. 损伤,伤害
暂无例句
scathing
a. 严厉的,尖刻的
The report is scathing about the lack of safety precaution.
该报道对缺乏安全预防措施一事严加指责。

The scathing editorial simply boils down to an exercise in partisan politics.
措词强烈的社论可以简单地归结为政党政治的纲领
scatter(pt.: scattered, pp.: scattered, prp.: scattering)
n. 散播之物,散布

v. 散开,散布,散播
The farmers were scattering seed on the fields.
农夫把种子撒在田里。

The birds scattered at the sound of the gun.
鸟群一听到枪声就四处飞散了。
scatterbrain
n. 注意力不集中的人
暂无例句
scattered
分散的
Scattered showers are expected this afternoon.
预料今天下午有零星阵雨。

Tartar hordes scattered on the plain.
鞑靼人的游牧部落散布在这片平原上。
scavenge(pt.: scavenged, pp.: scavenged, prp.: scavenging)
v. 打扫,排除废气,到处觅食
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scavenger
n. 清除剂(清道工,选池,基接受体)
He is just fit for a job as scavenger.
他正好当个清道夫之职。

A small fraction of the creatures that die are preserved in this way before decay sets in or, even more likely, before scavengers eat them.
只有一小部分死掉的生物在开始腐烂前,或者更可能的情况是,在食腐动物吃掉它们之前如此地保存起来。
scenario(pl.: scenarios)
n. 情节,剧本
It looked ominously like we were about to repeat the earlier scenario.
而且看上去很不妙,好象我们又得重复上次那一幕了。

For the rest of the day the port presented a scenario of furious productivity, guaranteed to warm the cockles of the dock boss's heart.
那天其余的时间里,码头掀起了戏剧化的生产高潮,保证让船坞老板心满意足。
scene(pl.: scenes)
n. 场,景,情景
And now the scene shifts to the warehouse, where the murderer is lying in wait.
现在场景转到仓库,行凶者正埋伏在那里伺机行动。

Our reporter was the first person on the scene.
我们的记者是最先到达出事地点的。
scenery
n. 风景
We passed through some beautiful scenery on our journey through this district.
我们在穿越这个地区的旅途中,看到了不少美丽的景色。

The scenery was beautiful beyond expression.
那风景美丽得无法形容。
scenic
a. 风景好的,戏剧性的
The scenic splendors of the Rocky Mountains are overwhelming.
落基山脉的壮丽景色使人赞叹不已。

There is a scenic route across the Alps.
穿越阿尔卑斯山有一条风景优美的路径。
scent(pt.: scented, pp.: scented, prp.: scenting, pl.: scents)
n. 气味,香味,痕迹

v. 闻出,循著遗臭追踪,发觉
The police are on the scent of the thieves.
警察发现了小偷的线索。

There is a lavender scent and rosemary scent in the air.
空气中有熏衣草和迷迭香花的味道。
scepter(pt.: sceptered, pp.: sceptered, prp.: sceptering, pl.: scepters)
n. 君主节杖v. 拥登王位,授与王权
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sceptic
n. 怀疑(论)者,多疑的人
The government must still convince the sceptics that its policy will work.
政府仍须使持怀疑态度的人相信其政策可行.

The government must still convince the sceptic that its policy will work.
政府仍须使持怀疑态度的人相信其政策可行。
sceptical
a. 怀疑的
My assurances don't satisfy him: he's still sceptical.
我说的确确实实他都不信,仍有疑虑。

Mary is sceptical about the solution.
玛丽对这个解决办法表示怀疑。
scepticism
n. 怀疑
暂无例句
sceptre(pt.: sceptred, pp.: sceptred, prp.: sceptring)
n. 权杖,君权
Sceptres are carried by kings as a sign of power.
国王所持的权杖是权力的象征。

The sceptre is an attribute of kingly power.
节杖是国王权力的象徵.
schedule(pt.: scheduled, pp.: scheduled, prp.: scheduling, pl.: schedules)
n. 时间表,一览表,计划

v. 安排,计划,预定,编制目录
The project was completed ahead of the schedule.
这项工程提前完工。

We've already finished the work anterior to the schedule.
我们已经提前完成了工作。
scheduled
a. 预定的

v. 预定,编制目录

vbl. 预定,编制目录
The train is due (in) (ie scheduled to arrive) in five minutes.
火车预定在5分钟後到达.

The building is scheduled for completion in May.
该大楼预定或计划于5月份完工。
scheduler
调度程序
暂无例句
schema(pl.: schemata)
图解,计划,模式
暂无例句
schematic
a. 扼要的,图解的
暂无例句
schematize(pt.: schematized, pp.: schematized, prp.: schematizing)
v. 扼要表示
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scheme(pt.: schemed, pp.: schemed, prp.: scheming, pl.: schemes)
n. 方案,计划,阴谋

v. 计画,设计,体系,结构,图谋
He examined the wiring scheme carefully.
他仔细检查线路图。

She saw the possibilities of the scheme from the beginning.
她从一开始就预见到这计画可能成功。
scheming
a. 诡计多端,计划的
A scheming person.
诡计多端者

The committee decided to make a withdrawal of financial support for his scheme.
委员会决定取消对他那项计划的资助。
scherzo(pl.: scherzoi)
n. 谐谑曲
暂无例句
schism
n. 分裂,分立,宗派分立罪
A person claiming to be or elected pope in opposition to the one chosen by church law, as during a schism.
伪教皇在教会分立中宣称教皇或被选为教皇的人,与教会律法选出的教皇对立
schismatic
a. 分裂的
暂无例句
schizophrenia
n. 精神分裂症
A type of schizophrenia, usually starting at puberty, characterized by foolish mannerisms, senseless laughter, delusions, hallucinations, and regressive behavior.
青春期痴呆一种精神分裂症,通常始发于青春期,其特征为举止痴呆、傻笑、妄想、幻觉以及退化的举止
scholar(pl.: scholars)
n. 学者
He ranks high as a scholar.
他是第一流的学者。

We all listened to the venerable scholar with awe.
我们都怀着敬畏之心倾听着这位德高望重的学者的讲话。
scholarly
a. 学究气的(学者派头的)
He could not fully understand these involved scholarly lectures.
这些艰深的学术讲演他不能完全听懂。

A formal written composition intended to be published, presented, or read aloud; a scholarly essay or treatise.
学术论文一篇写好的正式著作,为了出版、讲演或宣读;学术文章或论文
scholarship(pl.: scholarships)
n. 奖学金,学问,学识
He won a scholarship to Cambridge.
他获得一份到剑桥大学读书的奖学金。

The teacher had both extensive knowledge and profound scholarship.
先生的学问博大精深。
scholastic
a. (formal)学术的,学习的
A fixed amount of scholastic study used as a basis for calculating academic credits, usually measured in hours of classroom instruction or laboratory work.
上课时量,计算学分的学习量学术研究的固定量,用作计算专科院校学分的基础,通常按教室教育或实验室工作的小时测量

He is unfitted for scholastic life.
他不适於学者生涯。
school
n. 学校
She studies in a high school.
她在一所中学学习。

He was schooled by life itself.
他受了生活本身的熏陶。
school board
(地方政府的)联合校董会,教育委员会
暂无例句
school bus
n. 校车
暂无例句
school day
n. 上课日
May your future be as success flu as your school day had been.
祝你将如同过去在学校一样事事成功。

He went to the badminton club at times during his school days.
他上学时有时到羽毛球俱乐部去。
school year
学年
The coach checked the football uniforms at the end of the school year.
教练在每个学年末都把足球运动服收回登记。

An examination given in the middle of a school year.
学年中期考试一学年中期进行的考试
schoolbook
n. 课本,教科书
暂无例句
schoolboy(pl.: schoolboys)
n. 男学生
These schoolboys decided to go outing.
这些男学生决定去野游。

Even a schoolboy could manage (ie write) a better story than that.
连小学生写的故事都比那个好.
schoolfellow
n. 同学
暂无例句
schoolgirl(pl.: schoolgirls)
n. 女生,女学生
This schoolgirl likes to do some needlework.
这个女学生喜欢做针线活。

The ratio of schoolboys to schoolgirls is 2 to 1.
男学生和女学生的比例是2比1。
schoolhouse(pl.: schoolhouses)
n. 校舍
The roof of the schoolhouse is covered with snow.
校舍的屋顶上覆盖着积雪。
schooling
n. 学校教育
He has little real schooling.
他几没受过正式的学校教育。

Who's paying for her schooling?
谁在供她读书?
schoolmaster(pl.: schoolmasters)
n. 教师,男教员,校长
What did the schoolmaster say?
校长说了些什么?

A male teacher, schoolmaster, or tutor.
男老师、校长或家庭教师
schoolmate(pl.: schoolmates)
n. 同窗,同学
Does she help her schoolmate to have known his mistake?
她是否帮助她的同学认识了他的错误?
schoolmistress
n. 女教师,女校长
暂无例句
schoolroom(pl.: schoolrooms)
n. 教室
How many schoolrooms are there in this college?
这所大学里有多少教室?
schoolteacher(pl.: schoolteachers)
n. 教师
暂无例句
schoolwork
n. (包括课堂作业和家庭作业)作业
Is her schoolwork up to scratch?
她的功课行吗?

Activity, such as schoolwork or office work, meant to take up time but not necessarily yield productive results.
无生产性工作,机关工作占用时间但不必要获得生产结果的活动,如学校工作或机关工作
schoolyard
n. 校园,运动场
I thought he was making fun of me and ran faster than ever reaching the schoolyard quite out of breath.
我以为他在取笑我,就越发跑得快起来,到达学校时我都上气不接下气了。
schooner(pl.: schooners)
n. 纵帆船
He drank a schooner of beer and became drunken.
他喝了一大酒杯啤酒后醉倒了。
science(pl.: sciences)
n. 科学
I like to read science fiction.
我喜欢读科幻小说。

The college graduated 50 students from the science department last year.
这所学院去年有50名理科毕业生.
science fiction
n. 科幻小说
I like to read science fiction.
我喜欢读科幻小说。

The science fiction film had some marvellous special effects.
这部科幻电影有些特殊效果美妙绝伦.
scientific
a. 科学的
We all support his scientific research.
我们都支持他的科学研究。

She has a very scientific method of dealing with political problems.
她处理政治问题的方法很科学。
scientifically
ad. 合乎科学地,学问上,有系统地
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scientist(pl.: scientists)
n. 科学家
Scientists haven't found the pathogeny of the disease.
科学家们尚未发现这种病的病因。

A German scientist interrupted me and asked if I came from China.
一位德国科学家打断了我,并问我是否来自中国。
sci-fi
n. (science fiction的缩略)科幻小说
暂无例句
scintilla(pl.: scintillas)
n. 火花,闪烁,些微的痕迹
暂无例句
scintillate(pt.: scintillated, pp.: scintillated, prp.: scintillating)
vt. 闪烁(发火花)
暂无例句
sciolism
n. 一知半解的学问
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scion
n. 后裔(接穗)
暂无例句
scissor(pt.: scissored, pp.: scissored, prp.: scissoring)
n. 剪刀
暂无例句
scissoring
剪切,删除
暂无例句
scissors(pl.: scissors)
n. 剪刀
There is a pair of scissors in the bottom drawer.
最底下的抽屉里有把剪刀。

Blunt scissors don't cut cleanly.
钝剪刀剪不齐.
sclerosis(pl.: scleroses)
n. 硬化(症)
暂无例句
scoff
n. 嘲笑,嘲弄,愚弄

v. 嘲笑,嘲弄,愚弄
I told them my ideas but they scoffed at them.
我把自己的想法告诉他们,但他们嗤之以鼻。

Who has scoffed all the pastries down?
谁把点心全吃完了?
scold(pt.: scolded, pp.: scolded, prp.: scolding, pl.: scolds)
n. 老爱责骂的人

v. 责骂,训斥

vi. 责骂,申斥

vt. 责骂
The child was scolded by his mother.
这个孩子受到母亲的责骂。

Don't scold him too much; he is at best a child.
不要太责骂他;他只不过是个孩子。
scoop(pt.: scooped, pp.: scooped, prp.: scooping, pl.: scoops)
n. 铲子,舀取,独家新闻

v. 汲取,舀取,抢先登出
There are several scoops in my kitchen.
我的厨房里有好几个勺子。

She scooped all the national newspapers to get the story.
她抢在全国各报之前发表了这一消息。
scooter(pl.: scooters)
n. 小轮摩托车,小孩滑板车
For sale: small motor scooter. Enquire within.
待售:小型摩托车,请进内询问。
scope
n. 范围
Your question is beyond the scope of this book.
你所问的问题已超出了这本书的范围。

It is within my scope.
那是在我的范围之内。
scorch(pt.: scorched, pp.: scorched, prp.: scorching, pl.: scorches)
n. 烧焦

v. 使烧焦,变焦,使枯萎
The long drought scorched the grass.
久旱使青草枯萎。

The meat will scorch if you don't lower the gas.
如果你不把煤气调小一点,肉就要焦了。
scorcher
n. 极热的东西(大热天,高速行驶的驾驶员)
The bowler let go a couple of scorchers.
投球手投出了几个快球.

Whew! It's a real scorcher today!
哟! 今天可太热了!
scorching
a. 灼热的
He drew back from the scorching heat.
他从灼人的热气中退了回来。

It's scorching hot.
天气热得火烧似的。
score(pt.: scored, pp.: scored, prp.: scoring, pl.: scores)
n. 得分,刻痕,二十;背景音乐

v. 刻划,划线,得分
The score was five-nil with five minute left in the game.
比赛离终场还有五分钟时,双方比分为五比零。

Arsenal scored in the final minute of the game.
阿森纳队在比赛的最后一分钟进了一球。
scoreboard
n. 记分板
暂无例句
scorer
n. (竞赛等的)记分员,记录员,得分者
He's manchester's top scorer.
他是曼联队的头号得分手。
scoring
n. 得分
Scoring ability or potential.
得分率得分的能力或潜力

A hard rubber disk used in ice hockey as the playing and scoring medium.
冰球冰球比赛中用于击打和得分的硬橡皮盘状物
scorn(pt.: scorned, pp.: scorned, prp.: scorning)
n. 轻蔑,被叱责的人

v. 轻蔑,不屑做
He poured scorn on my suggestion.
他对我的建议表示轻蔑。

She scorned our offers of help.
她不屑接受我们的帮助。
scornful
a. 轻蔑的
He gave a scornful laugh at my proposal.
他对我的建议轻蔑地一笑。

We are scornful of the forces of convention.
我们藐视习惯势力。
scornfully
ad. 轻蔑地
Scornfully contemptuous ridicule; derision.
嘲讽责备地鄙视可笑之事;嘲笑
scorpion(pl.: scorpions)
n. 蝎子,心黑的人,蝎子鞭
A scorpion has a poisonous sting in its long jointed tail.
蝎子的长尾巴上长着一个有毒的蛰针。

The sting of a scorpion is in its tail.
蝎子的毒钩在其尾部.
Scot
n. 估定的款项,税金,苏格兰人
She married a Scot.
她嫁给了一个苏格兰人。

His accent proclaimed him a Scot/that he was a Scot.
他的口音表明他是苏格兰人.
Scotch
n. 苏格兰人,苏格兰语,伤口,刻痕

a. 苏格兰人的,苏格兰语的

vt. 弄伤,制止(车轮)转动,镇压,扑灭
The doctor scotched her false story.
医生戳穿了她的骗局。

Anyway, there never was any one more Scotch in this wide world.
不管怎样,普天之下没有人比他更像一个苏格兰人了。
Scotch whisky
苏格兰威士忌
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Scotland
n. 苏格兰
These two tourists came from Scotland.
这两名游客来自苏格兰。

Cold northerlies will bring rain to Scotland this week.
寒冷的北风本星期将给苏格兰带来雨水。
Scots
a. 苏格兰(人)的
The Scots have distilled whisky for centuries.
苏格兰人用蒸馏法制威士忌酒已有数百年历史.

Mary, Queen of Scots, was put to death in1587.
苏格兰王后玛丽于1587年被处死。
Scotsman
n. 苏格兰人
What does a Scotsman wear underneath his kilt?
苏格兰男子在短裙下面穿著什麽?
Scott
n. 斯科特(m.)
When Scott reached the South Pole he found Amundsen had anticipated him.
当斯科特抵达南极的时候, 发现阿蒙森比他到得更早.

Paul has tracked down an early recording of Scott Joplin playing one of his rags.
保罗已找到了斯科特·乔普林所演奏过的一个散拍乐曲的早期录音。
Scottish
a. 苏格兰的

n. 苏格兰人
This Scottish plant was a gift from my cousin.
这棵苏格兰植物是我的一个表亲给我的礼物。

She is Scottish on her mother's side.
根据母系的血缘,她是苏格兰的后裔。
scoundrel(pl.: scoundrels)
n.&a. 无赖(的)
The scoundrel was arrested and put into prison.
这个恶棍被逮捕并被投进了监狱。

An unscrupulous, dishonest person; a scoundrel.
流氓,无赖不守法,不诚实之人;恶棍
scoundrelly
n. 恶棍(无赖,流氓)
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scour
vt. 擦洗(疏浚,腐蚀,搜索,飞快地跑过)

n. 摩擦(冲洗)
The police scoured the area looking for the lost child.
警方搜遍这个地区寻找这个走失的孩子。

He scoured off the dirt from the floor.
他擦去地板上的污垢。
scourge(pt.: scourged, pp.: scourged, prp.: scourging, pl.: scourges)
n. 惩罚(灾难,祸患)

vt 折磨(使...痛苦,严惩)
The old man is scourged by a guilty conscience.
这个老人受到负罪感的折磨。

After the scourge of war came the scourge of disease.
战乱之后瘟疫又接踵而来。
scout
n. 童子军,侦察员

v. 侦察,搜索

vi. 侦察
He scouted around to see what he could find.
他四处寻找,看看能找到些什么。

They scouted around for some antiques to furnish their new apartment.
他们到处搜罗一些古董来装饰新居。
scoutmaster
n. 童子军领队
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scowl(pt.: scowled, pp.: scowled, prp.: scowling, pl.: scowls)
n. 愁容,暴风雨前的阴沉晦暗

v. 皱眉头,做出不高兴的脸,变阴沉晦暗
The receptionist scowled at me.
接待员怒视着我。

The child was frightened by his father's scowl.
这个孩子被他父亲的怒容吓坏了。
scraggy
a. 瘦而多骨的
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scramble(pt.: scrambled, pp.: scrambled, prp.: scrambling, pl.: scrambles)
n. 攀缘,争取

v. 攀缘,搅炒,混杂一起
It's quite a scramble to get to the top of the hill!
要往上爬很长一段路才能到达山顶呢!

People were scrambling madly for shelter.
人们疯了似的抢着往隐蔽处跑。
scrambled eggs
炒鸡蛋
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scrap
n. 小片,残余物,废料

v. 扔弃,互相殴打
You ought to scrap the old bike and buy a new one.
你应该扔掉这辆旧自行车,买一辆新的。

There is not a scrap of truth in what he says.
他说的话没有半点是真的。
scrapbook(pl.: scrapbooks)
n. 剪贴簿
She pasted the pictures into a scrapbook.
她把图片贴在剪贴簿上。
scrape(pt.: scraped, pp.: scraped, prp.: scraping, pl.: scrapes)
n. 刮掉,擦掉

v. 刮掉,擦掉
He suffered a few cuts and scrapes.
他割破和擦伤了几个地方。

Scrape your shoes on the door mat before you come in.
进屋前先在门口擦鞋垫上擦一擦鞋子。
scraping(pl.: scrapings)
n. 擦去,抹去,削去
The lorry shaved the barrier, scraping its side.
那辆卡车掠过路障,刮坏了车身。

The waiter showed us to our table with much bowing and scraping.
服务员一个劲儿地点头哈腰领我们就座.
scrappy
a. 好斗的,生气勃勃的
A scrappy litigator.
爱吵好斗的人。

It was a scrappy, rambling speech.
那篇讲话杂乱无章,毫无条理。
scratch(pt.: scratched, pp.: scratched, prp.: scratching, pl.: scratches)
n. 抓痕,抓的声音,乱写

v. 搔痒,抓,抹掉
The recording was spoiled by scratches.
录音被沙沙声破坏了。

Somebody has scratched his name off the list.
有人已经把他的名字从名单上划去了。
scrawl(pt.: scrawled, pp.: scrawled, prp.: scrawling, pl.: scrawls)
vt. 乱涂

n. 瞎画
She scrawled a few words on the postcard.
她在明信片上草草地写了几个字。

Her signature was an illegible scrawl.
她的签字潦草难辩。
scream(pt.: screamed, pp.: screamed, prp.: screaming, pl.: screams)
n. 尖叫声

v. 尖叫,大笑
The boy was screaming with pain.
这男孩痛得尖叫起来。

She screamed herself hoarse.
她把嗓子喊哑了。
screamer
n. 尖声叫喊的人, <美俚>(报刊上的)惊人的标题
暂无例句
screaming
a. 尖声的,发出尖叫声的
The boy was screaming with pain.
这男孩痛得尖叫起来。

Those cats have been screaming for hours.
那些猫叫了半天了.
scree
n. 山坡上的碎石堆
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screech(pt.: screeched, pp.: screeched, prp.: screeching, pl.: screeches)
n. 尖声喊叫,尖叫声,急煞车时车子的煞车声

v. 尖著声音讲,发出尖锐的声音
The gate screeched as it opened.
大门打开时发出刺耳的声音。

He heard a screech of brakes and then fell down.
他听到汽车刹车发出的尖锐的声音,然后就摔倒了。
screed
n. 冗长的句子,泥水匠用的匀泥尺
暂无例句
screen(pt.: screened, pp.: screened, prp.: screening, pl.: screens)
n. 屏,幕,银幕,屏风

v. 选拔,掩蔽,遮蔽
You can't screen your children from the real life forever.
你不能永远护住自己的子女,不让他们接触现实生活。

His job at the bank was just a screen for his life as a spy.
他在银行的工作仅仅是他当间谍的一种掩护。
screen dump
屏幕转储
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screen memory
屏幕存储器
暂无例句
screening
n. 遮蔽(屏蔽,筛,防波,筛屑)
A screening against light or heat.
遮蔽光或热的遮挡物

A revolving cylindrical sieve used for screening or sizing rock and ore.
滚筒筛一种圆筒形的可旋转的筛,用于岩石和矿石的筛分或大小测量
screenplay
n. 电影剧本,剧本
暂无例句
screenwriter
n. 电影剧本作家,编剧家
暂无例句
screw(pt.: screwed, pp.: screwed, prp.: screwing, pl.: screws)
n. 螺丝钉,吝啬鬼,压迫

v. 扭紧,压榨
The table legs are screwed to the floor.
这张桌子的腿是用螺丝固定在地板上的。

One of the screws is loose.
一只螺丝松了。
screwdriver
n. 螺丝起子
This screwdriver has been magnetized.
这把改锥已经磁化了.

A screwdriver and a hammer are the only tools you need.
你需用的工具只是改锥和锤子.
scribble(pt.: scribbled, pp.: scribbled, prp.: scribbling, pl.: scribbles)
n. 潦草的写法,潦草写成的东西,杂文

v. 潦草地书写,乱写,滥写
The child is scribbling all over a book.
这孩子正在本子上到处乱画。

Do not scribble on the wall!
不要在墙上乱涂!
scribe
n. 书记,抄写员,作者
The scribe worked hard to support his family.
那个抄写员辛勤工作来养家。

The god of commerce, invention, cunning, and theft, who also served as messenger, scribe, and herald for the other gods.
赫尔墨斯商业、发明、灵巧之神,盗贼的保护神,也是众神的信使、书吏及报信者
script(pt.: scripted, pp.: scripted, prp.: scripting, pl.: scripts)
n. 原稿,手稿, 手迹

n. 脚本
The script was a bit racy until the producer wielded his blue pencil.
在制片人挥动他那蓝色铅笔删改前,剧本有一些逃逗性。

The script won't play well.
那个剧本不适于在舞台上演出。
scripture(pl.: scriptures)
n. 圣经,圣经的一节,圣经的一句
He reads the Holy Scripture everyday.
他每天都读《圣经》。

This is the canon of Scripture.
这是圣经的真经。
scriptwriter
n. 编剧
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scrivener
代理人,放债人,公证人,文书
暂无例句
scroll(pt.: scrolled, pp.: scrolled, prp.: scrolling, pl.: scrolls)
n. 卷轴,目录

v. 卷动
At the ceremony he was presented with a scroll commemorating his achievement.
在典礼上,他被授予表彰他成就的卷轴。

A scroll of parchment containing the first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures, used in a synagogue during services.
希伯莱圣经;托位包括伯莱经典的一大部书籍,用于宗教仪式时向人们布道
scrolling
卷动
暂无例句
scrooge
n. 吝啬鬼
What a miserable old devil Scrooge was!
斯克鲁奇是多麽可恶的吝啬鬼呀!

"Scrooge sat down upon a form and wept to see his poor forgotten self as he has used to be."
吝啬鬼面对一张表格坐了下来。持到自己那被遗忘的昔日贫困生活时,他流下了眼泪。
scrounge(pt.: scrounged, pp.: scrounged, prp.: scrounging)
vi. 四处搜寻
I managed to scrounge the materials to build a shed.
我设法弄来点材料搭个棚子.

She's always scrounging (money) off her brother.
她总找哥哥借钱.
scrub
n. 用力擦洗,矮树,渺小之物

v. 用力擦洗
Although she scrubbed the old pot thoroughly, she could not make it look completely clean.
虽然她彻底地用力擦洗那只旧壶,但她无法把它完全洗干净。

Give that floor a good hard scrub.
使劲擦洗一下那地板。
scruffy
a. 不整齐的,肮脏的,破旧的
You can't go to a job interview looking so scruffy!
你求职去面试不能这邋里邋遢的!
scrum(pt.: scrummed, pp.: scrummed, prp.: scrumming)
n. (橄榄球赛中)双方球员争球
Shoppers got into a scrum round the bargain counter.
顾客在廉价品柜台周围你争我夺.
scrumptious
a. (食物)很可口的,漂亮的
What a scrumptious meal!
多香的饭菜!
scrunch(pt.: scrunched, pp.: scrunched, prp.: scrunching)
vt. 碾碎, 使弯曲

vi. 嘎吱嘎吱地作响, 蜷缩

n. 嘎吱嘎吱的响声
暂无例句
scruple(pt.: scrupled, pp.: scrupled, prp.: scrupling, pl.: scruples)
v.&n. 顾忌,迟疑
He has absolutely no scruples; he'll do anything to get what he wants.
他没有一点点顾忌,为了得到自己想要的东西,他什么事都做得出来。

He wouldn't scruple to charge you double its value if he thought you'd pay.
如果他认为你买得起的话,就会向你索取两倍于原价的钱。
scrupulous
a. 小心谨慎的,细心的
A less scrupulous man wouldn't have given the money back.
换个不甚诚实的人是决不会把钱归还的。

You must take the most scrupulous care to keep the wound free from the dirt.
你必须非常小心地护理,以免伤口沾上污物。
scrupulously
ad. 小心翼翼地, 多顾虑地
暂无例句
scrutable
a. 通过细看和细查可以理解的
暂无例句
scrutinize(pt.: scrutinized, pp.: scrutinized, prp.: scrutinizing)
n. 详细检查,细读

v. 仔细检查

vt. 细察
暂无例句
scrutiny(pl.: scrutinies)
n. 研究(推敲)
"Everything we do on the site is proper and lawful, " said Levin, noting that the yard,… is under constant scrutiny. "It's in a fishbowl, " he said.
"我们在场地上做的一切都合情合法,"莱文说,并指出……场地经常受到检查。他说,"场地上一切都是一目了然。"

A place, position, or situation involving intense public scrutiny.
公众聚焦点引起公众强烈注意的地方、位置或形势
SCSI
小型计算机系统接口
暂无例句
scuba(pl.: scubas)
n. 水中呼吸器
Ned used to be a scuba diver and now he's gone to the other extreme and taken up hang gliding.
内德过去是一名深水潜水员,现在他已走到另一个极端,开始从事悬挂式滑行运动。
scuba diver
n. 戴水肺的潜水员
Ned used to be a scuba diver and now he's gone to the other extreme and taken up hang gliding.
内德过去是一名深水潜水员,现在他已走到另一个极端,开始从事悬挂式滑行运动。
scud(pt.: scudded, pp.: scudded, prp.: scudding, pl.: scuds)
n. 黄铁矿(疾飞,飞云)

vt 飞跑(刮面)
The yacht was scudding along before the wind.
那只帆船正乘风笔直疾驶.
scuff(pt.: scuffed, pp.: scuffed, prp.: scuffing)
vt. 咬接(磨损)

n. 拖着脚步(咬接)
If you scuff (your feet) like that, you'll wear the heels out.
你那麽拖著脚走路, 就要把鞋跟磨坏了.

She scuffed past in her mother's slippers.
她趿拉著她母亲的拖鞋走过去了.
scuffle(pt.: scuffled, pp.: scuffled, prp.: scuffling)
v. 混战

n. 混战
They scuffled with reporters.
他们与记者撕打起来。

The police scuffled with the demonstrators.
警察和示威群众混战起来。
scullion
n. 在厨房工作的仆人
暂无例句
sculpt(pt.: sculpted, pp.: sculpted, prp.: sculpting)
n. 雕刻,雕塑,雕刻品,雕塑品

v. 雕刻
Selling expensive [Manhattan] East Side residential properties earns her keep. Sculpting brings pleasure and extra income.
她靠[曼哈顿]东区昂贵的高级住宅房地产买卖为生。雕塑则是她兴趣所在,并带来额外收入。

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.
我会点燃那支雕成玫瑰状的蜡烛,而不让他在尘封中熔化。
sculptor(pl.: sculptors)
n. 雕刻家
The sculptor is working on a sculpture of Venus.
那个雕刻家正在雕一个维纳斯雕像。

The sculptor chiselled the lump of marble into a fine statue.
雕刻家把大理石块凿成优美的雕像.
sculpture(pt.: sculptured, pp.: sculptured, prp.: sculpturing, pl.: sculptures)
n. 雕塑

v. 雕刻,雕塑
The water had sculptured the rocks into strange shapes.
水把岩石侵袭得奇形怪状。

She studied sculpture at art school.
她在美术学校学习雕刻。
scum(pt.: scummed, pp.: scummed, prp.: scumming)
n. 浮渣,水金秀,槽粕

v. 将浮渣去除掉,产生浮渣
I wouldn't have anything to do with those scum.
我不会和那些无耻之徒来往。

When the meat is boiling, remove the scum.
当肉煮沸时,把浮在上面的浮渣撇掉。
scurrilous
a. 说话粗鄙恶劣的,嘴损的,下流的
She is often quite scurrilous in her reference to me.
她一提起我,常常骂骂咧咧的。
scurry(pt.: scurried, pp.: scurried, prp.: scurrying, pl.: scurries)
vt. 快跑(飞散)

n. 快跑(飞散)
The beetle scuttled away when I lifted the stone.
我把石头搬起来时,那只甲虫跑了。

They scurried in out of the cold.
他们冻得很快跑进来了。
scurvy
a. 下流的,卑鄙的,无礼的

n. 坏血病
That was a scurvy trick to play on an old lady.
用那样的花招欺负一个老太太, 可真卑鄙.

He's a scurvy wretch.
他是个卑鄙的家伙.
scuttle
n. 煤斗(天窗)

vt 凿沉(奔跑)
The beetle scuttled away when I lifted the stone.
我把石头搬起来时,那只甲虫跑了。

The spectators scuttled for shelter when it began to rain.
一下起雨来,观众就纷纷找地方躲避。
scythe(pt.: scythed, pp.: scythed, prp.: scything, pl.: scythes)
n. 长柄的大镰刀,战车镰

v. 以大镰刀割
The workers are scything in the meadow.
工人们正在草地上割草。

I use a scythe for cutting grass.
我用大镰刀割草。
sea(pl.: seas)
n. 海,海洋
The sea covers nearly three-fourths of the world's surface.
海洋几乎占地球表面的四分之三。

She tried to understand the instructions, but she was completely at sea.
她费尽力气想看懂那些说明文字,却全然不知所云。
sea anemone
海葵
暂无例句
sea cucumber
n. 海参
暂无例句
sea floor
海底,海床
A large elevated area of a sea floor.
海底斜坡大面积倾斜的海底
sea gull
海鸥
暂无例句
sea level
n. 海面
This mountain is 1,400 meters above sea level.
这座山海拔1,400米。

The top of this mountain is three kilometers above the sea level.
这座山的山顶海拔三千米高。
seaboard(pl.: seaboards)
n. 海岸,沿海地带

a. 海边的
暂无例句
seacoast(pl.: seacoasts)
n. 海滨
Our language goes current along the seacoast.
我们的语言通用于沿海一带。

Occurring, living, or working along a seacoast.
发生、生活或工作在海岸边的
seafaring(pl.: seafarings)
a. 航海的,跟航海有关的
暂无例句
seafood
n. 海产食品, 海味
I can't stomach seafood.
我吃不惯海味.

I prefer seafood.
我喜爱海味。
seagull
n. 海鸥
A seagull skims the water.
海鸥掠过水面。

Seagulls were circling overhead.
海鸥在头顶山盘旋。
seal
n. 印章,封条,海豹

v. 盖印,封闭,猎海豹
The envelope was firmly sealed.
这个信封封得很严实。

The seal on this bottle is broken.
这个瓶上的密封纸破开了。
sealed
a. 封口的,密封的
The radioactive waste should be buried deeply under the ground in sealed box.
这些放射性废物应该放在密封的箱子里深埋在地下。

A sealed plastic or foil container used in packaging frozen or dehydrated food.
塑胶封袋用来装冰冻或蒸干食物的密封的塑料或箔制容器
sealer
密封层,密封器
暂无例句
seam(pt.: seamed, pp.: seamed, prp.: seaming, pl.: seams)
n. 缝,接缝

v. 线缝,接缝
His face is seamed with age.
他因年老而满脸皱纹。

The seam of her skirt ripped.
她的裙子的接缝裂开了。
seaman(pl.: seamen)
n. 海员,水手
We have many skilled seamen on our ship.
我们船上有很多有经验的水手。

The dying seaman made a nuncupation in favor of his mother.
那位即将死亡的海员立了一份囗头遗嘱给他母亲。
seamanship
n. 航海技术
暂无例句
seamless
无缝的
暂无例句
seamstress
n. 女裁缝
The seamstress ornamented the dress with lace.
女裁缝用花边来装饰衣服。

The seamstress gathered in the cloth.
女裁缝把布收拾起来。
seamy
a. 黑暗的,恶劣的
The seamy side of life includes crime and other evils.
生活的阴暗面包括犯罪和其它邪恶事情。
seaport
n. 海港
He came from a large seaport.
他来自于一个大型海港城市。
sear(pt.: seared, pp.: seared, prp.: searing)
a. 枯萎的,烤焦的

v. 烤焦,使枯萎
The terrible experience is seared into my memory.
那次可怕的经历铭刻在我的记忆中。

The novel is a searing indictment of urban poverty.
这部小说是对城市贫困的震撼心灵的控诉。
search(pt.: searched, pp.: searched, prp.: searching, pl.: searches)
n. 搜寻,探究

v. 搜寻,探求,调查
We did a computer search for all the hyphenated words.
我们用电脑查找所有用连字符连接的词。

They searched the woods for the little boy.
他们在森林中搜寻到了那个小男孩。
searching
搜索的
She gave me a searching look and asked if I was lying.
她用锐利的目光看著我,问我是否说谎了。

Scientists are still searching for a cure to the common cold.
科学家仍在寻求治疗感冒的方法。
searchlight(pl.: searchlights)
n. 探照灯
The police shone a searchlight on the house.
警察用探照灯照射这所房子.

The beam of the searchlight pierced the darkness.
探照灯的光柱射入黑暗中.
searing
a. 灼热的
The novel is a searing indictment of urban poverty.
这部小说是对城市贫困的震撼心灵的控诉。

An agent or instrument used to destroy abnormal tissue by burning, searing, or scarring, including caustic substances, electric currents, lasers, and very hot or very cold instruments.
烧灼剂通过烧、灼或结疤手段用于破坏不正常人体组织的药剂或仪器,包括腐蚀物质、电流、激光以及极热或极冷的仪器
seascape
n. 海景,海景画
暂无例句
seashell(pl.: seashells)
n. 海贝
Small seashells were often used as a primitive kind of money.
小贝壳常被用作简单的货币。
seashore(pl.: seashores)
n. 海岸,海滨
I like to walk along the seashore.
我喜欢沿着海滨散步。

We have a long seashore in our country.
我们国家的海岸线很长。
seasickness
n. 晕船
暂无例句
seaside
a. 海边(的),海滨(的)

n. 海边
I stayed two weeks at the seaside.
我在海边呆了两个星期。

She owns a house at the seaside.
她在海滨拥有自己的房子。
season(pt.: seasoned, pp.: seasoned, prp.: seasoning, pl.: seasons)
n. 季节,时期

v. 调味,使...适用
Winter is the low season at seaside hotels.
冬季是海滨旅馆业的淡季。

Applicants will be notified of our decision in good season.
我们会把决定及早通知申请者。
seasonal
a. 季节的,依照季节的,周期性的
Overcoats are seasonal goods.
大衣是季节性商品。

The area is subject to devastating seasonal winds.
这个地区常遭破坏性季风的袭击。
seasonally
ad. 季节性地
A wind system that influences large climatic regions and reverses direction seasonally.
季风影响大面积地区的气候并随季节而改变风向的风
seasoned
a. 经验丰富的
This meat should be seasoned with salt and mustard.
这肉里应该加些盐和芥末。

Seasoned timber does not warp.
经干燥处理的木材不会翘曲。
seasoning(pl.: seasonings)
n. 风干(时效,调质,贮放,涂光,不稳定性)

n. 调料
A solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk, often seasoned and aged.
奶酪从经压缩过的牛奶凝聚物制成的固体食物,经常是风干的并且是陈年的

The leaves of this plant, used as a seasoning.
这种植物的叶子,可用作调料
seasons
pl.季节
How many seasons are there in a year? There are four seasons in a year.
一年有几个季节? 一年有四季。

The seasons follow each other in rotation.
四季循环交替。
seat(pt.: seated, pp.: seated, prp.: seating, pl.: seats)
n. 位子,席次,所在地

v. 坐
Oxford and Cambridge are England's most famous seats in learning.
牛津和剑桥是英国最著名的学府。

He lost his seat in the Parliament at the election.
他在选举中失去了议会中的席位。
seat belt
安全带
Fasten your seat belt.
系好你的安全带。

The plane's take off. Please fasten your seat belt.
飞机起飞了。请系好安全带。
seated
a. 坐着的
Be seated! This court is now in session.
请坐下!本庭现在开庭。

The delegates have to be seated according to protocol.
代表们须按礼仪要求就座.
seating
座位
The rear seating compartment of an early type of automobile.
后部座位部分一种早期汽车具有的车身后部分的座位

Ballpark lights; ballpark seating.
运动场用灯;运动场座位
Seattle
n. 西雅图
暂无例句
seaward
ad.&a. 朝海(的)
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seawater
海水
They painted a coat of paint to prevent the oxidation of the ship by seawater.
他们刷了一层油漆以防止船只被海水氧化。
seaweed
n. 海草,海藻
The smell of seaweed took him back to his childhood.
海草的气味使他回想起童年时代.

The ship ran a foul of the floating seaweed.
船和漂流的海藻纠缠在一起。
sebaceous
a. 似脂肪的,脂肪的
暂无例句
sec
n. 第二的(次的,摄象管,秘书)
暂无例句
secede(pt.: seceded, pp.: seceded, prp.: seceding)
v. 正式脱离或退出(组织)

vi. 退出,脱离
暂无例句
secession
n. 脱离,分离,南部11州的脱离
The secession of some southern states from the USA in the 1860s led to the civil war.
由于南部某些州于十九世纪六十年代脱离美国而导致了南北战争。
seclude(pt.: secluded, pp.: secluded, prp.: secluding)
vt. 隔离(隔绝)
She secludes herself in her study to work.
她把自己关在书房里埋头研究.

You can't seclude yourself from the world.
人不能与世隔绝.
secluded
a. 隐退的, 隐蔽的
Hidden from view; secluded.
隐退的隐藏不让看见的;隐退的

A secluded structure, such as a bower, in a garden.
凉亭一种在花园中建造的隐蔽性建筑物,如凉亭
seclusion(pl.: seclusions)
n. 隔离(隔绝)
The Hindu or Moslem system of sex segregation, practiced especially by keeping women in seclusion.
深闺制度尤指使妇女处于隔离状态的印度或穆斯林的性隔离系统

She lives in seclusion apart from her friend.
她远离朋友,过隐居生活。
seclusive
a. 好隐居的
暂无例句
second
n. 秒

a. 第二的,其次的,多余的

a. 第二
He was seconded in his offer of help by several other friends.
他得到数位朋友的支持,和他一起伸出援手。

The train will leave in a second.
列车马上要开了。
second class
普通车厢
Second class is cheaper.
二等邮件较便宜.

One single, second class, to winchester, please.
买一张去温撤斯特单程二等票。
secondary(pl.: secondaries)
a. 中级的,中等的,次要的
All other considerations are secondary to his safety.
现在首先要考虑的是他的安全,其他事都是次要的。

He works in a secondary school.
他在一所中学工作。
secondary school
中学
He works in a secondary school.
他在一所中学工作。

In secondary school, students get more advanced knowledge.
在中学里,学生获得更深一些的知识。
second-guess(prp.: second-guessing)
v. 猜测,预言
The papers have all been trying to second-guess each other about the President's next move.
各报一直在竞相猜测总统的下一步行动.

Don't try to second-guess the outcome.
不要猜测结果.
secondhand
a. 间接获得的,古旧的,做旧货买卖的

ad. 间接地,间接听来,以旧货
He had been lucky enough to pick up a sofa in a secondhand shop which was as good as new and cost him under£50.
他很幸运,在一家旧货店里买到了一个像新的一样的沙发,用的钱连50镑还不到。

Luckily, I lit on a secondhand copy of the book.
真运气, 我无意中见到了那本书, 是本旧的.
secondly
a. 第二(点),其次

ad. 第二,其次
The illness can develop in two ways: firstly, in cases of high blood pressure and secondly...
这种病有两种情况: 第一, 由高血压引起; 第二....

The main events were as follows: first, the president's speech, secondly the secretary's reply and thirdly, the chairman's summing-up.
主要活动如下: 第一项, 总裁讲话; 第二项, 秘书做解答; 第三项, 主席做总结.
second-rate
a. 二流的, 二等的, 二级的, 不是优秀的
暂无例句
secrecy
n. 秘密(保密,隐蔽)
He has been sworn to secrecy about this.
他已经发誓对这件事保密。

Their negotiations were cloaked in secrecy.
他们的谈判在秘密进行。
secret(pl.: secrets)
a. 秘密的,机密的

ad. 秘密地

n. 秘密
We discovered a secret passage behind the wall.
我们在墙后发现了秘密通道。

What's the secret of baking perfect bread?
烤出好面包的秘诀是什么?
secretarial
a. 秘书的
Can you fix me up with a secretarial job?
你能不能给我安排一个秘书工作?

She is taking a secretarial course.
她正在上文秘课程。
secretariat
n. 秘书处
Mr. Smith, late of the UN Secretariat.
以前在联合国秘书处服务过的史密斯先生。

After the congress, the secretariat moved from Shanghai to Beijing.
代表大会召开之后,书记处由上海迁到了北京。
secretary(pl.: secretaries)
n. 秘书,部长,大臣,书记
She is a secretary in our company.
她是我们公司的一位秘书。

The secretary said that the programme to phase down British air operations in Indo China is solidly based and progressing.
部长说减少英军在印度支那的空中作战计划是有坚实基础的,并在进展中。
secrete(pt.: secreted, pp.: secreted, prp.: secreting)
v. 隐秘,隐藏,隐匿

v. 分泌
He found the money secreted in a drawer.
他找到了藏在抽屉里的钱。

The kidneys secrete urine.
肾脏是分泌尿液的器官。
secretin
n. 分泌活素,分泌激素
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secretion(pl.: secretions)
n. 分泌,分泌物,分泌液
The secretion of bile is useful for our bodies.
胆汁的分泌对我们的身体很有用处。

Saliva is secretion of the salivary glands.
唾液是唾液腺的分泌物。
secretive
a. 密秘的,偷偷摸摸的
I don't know why Fred is always secretive as regards his family.
我不知道为什么凡涉及到他的家,弗雷德总是保密。
secretly
ad. 秘密地,背地里
Not in public; secretly or confidentially.
秘密地非公开地;秘密地或在私下地

The boy slipped out of the room and headed for the swimming pool secretly.
这孩子偷偷摸摸地溜出了屋子, 走向游泳池。
sect(pl.: sects)
n. 分丐,宗派,教派
The break-away sect was contemned by other religious groups.
这个分裂出去的派别受到其他宗教团体的蔑视。

Each religious sect in the town have its own church.
该城每一个宗教教派都有自己的教堂。
sectarian
a. 宗派的,党派心强的,偏狭的

n. 属于宗派的人,宗派心强的人
暂无例句
section(pt.: sectioned, pp.: sectioned, prp.: sectioning, pl.: sections)
n. 部分,章节,部门,路段

断面,剖面,截面

v. 划分 [同]divide
Signals control each section of the railway track.
各种信号控制着铁路轨道的每个部分。

First the surgeon performed the section of the blood vessel.
外科医生首先切开血管。
sectional
a. 各部分组成的,各阶层或不同部分的
暂无例句
sections
零件
He had the support of large sections of the populace.
他获得大多数民众的支持。

White lines divide the playing area into sections.
这些白线把赛区分成各个部分.
sector(pt.: sectored, pp.: sectored, prp.: sectoring, pl.: sectors)
n. 扇形,扇区

n. 部门,区域
The government made an investigation of the employment in the public and private sectors.
政府对国营和私营部门的就业情况作了一次调查。

There are several sectors unusable in this disk.
这张磁盘有几个扇区坏了。
secular(pl.: seculars)
n. 牧师

a. 世俗的,现世的,不朽的
Secular music refers to music which is not religious.
世俗音乐是指非宗教的音乐。

A secular law, rule, or code of law.
世俗法规世俗的法律、制度或法典
secure(pt.: secured, pp.: secured, prp.: securing)
a. 无虑的,安心的,安全的

v. 固定,获得,使...安全
He secured the release of the hostages.
他已经设法使人质获释。

The little boy felt secure near his parents.
那小男孩在父母身边感到安心。
securely
ad. 安心地, 安全地
The prisoner's hands were securely tied.
那犯人的双手给牢牢捆住了.

Beauty gilds her vices over, which more securely harm.
她的罪恶有了美丽的外表,其恶更凶。
securities
n. 股票,有价证券
Failure to receive the proceeds of a transaction, as in the sale of stock or securities, by a specified date.
交割失信在股票或抵押品售出后,未能在规定日期内办理交接手续

The area of an exchange where securities are traded.
交易所交易所中进行证券交易的区域
security(pl.: securities)
n. 安全

n. 保证金,抵押品,债券,证券
What I need now is the security of a happy home.
我现在需要的是一个幸福家庭所给予的安全感。

He uses his house as security to borrow the money.
他用房子作借钱的抵押。
sedan(pl.: sedans)
n. (美)轿车
No problem. Right this way. Here we have a great red two-door to sedan.
看这边。这儿有一辆很棒的红色双门轿车。

The black sedan suddenly drew out into the traffic.
黑色轿车突然开动,驶进了车流。
sedate
a. 安静的,镇静的
Prim and sedate.
严肃沉闷的
sedative
a. 使安静的,使镇静的

n. 镇静剂,能使安静的东西
The doctor gave him a sedative to help him sleep.
医生给了他镇静剂帮助他入睡。

I've given him a sedative; that should see him through the night.
我给了他一片镇静剂,可使他熬过一个夜晚。
sedentary
a. 久坐的,固定不动的
He leads a sedentary life.
他过着久坐不动的生活。

The scribe is a sedentary worker.
作家工作时需要久坐。
sediment(pl.: sediments)
n. 沉淀物
You should not drink the wine with a gritty sediment.
不要喝有沙粒状沉淀物的葡萄酒。

He emptied out the water barrel to clear it of sediment.
他把水桶倒空以清掉桶底的沉淀物。
sedimentary
a. 沉淀性的
暂无例句
sedimentation
n. 沉淀,沉降
暂无例句
sedition
n. 煽动骚乱,妨害治安,骚动
暂无例句
seditious
a. 煽动性的
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seduce(pt.: seduced, pp.: seduced, prp.: seducing)
v. 怂恿,瞒骗,引诱
He was seduced into leaving the company by the offer of higher pay elsewhere.
其他地方更优厚的薪金待遇诱使他离开了公司。

The warm weather seduced me away from my studies.
暖和的天气诱使我放下了学习。
seduction
n. 勾引,引诱,诱惑,诱奸
Seduction from morality, allegiance, or duty.
道德败坏;不忠;玩忽职守
seductive
a. 诱惑的,引人注意的,有魅力的
I long to be seductive and tempting. What's Helen got that I haven't got?
我真希望自己富有迷人的魅力。为什么海伦就比我强呢?
sedulous
a. 勤勉的,勤苦工作的,聚精凝神的
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see(pt.: saw, pp.: seen, prp.: seeing)
v. 看见,看出,明白,知道
I looked for her in the crowd but couldn't see her.
我在人群中寻找她,但看不到。

Do you see what I mean?
你明白我的意思吗?
seed(pt.: seeded, pp.: seeded, prp.: seeding, pl.: seeds)
n. 种子

vi. (植物)结实,播种

vt. 播种
Part of every crop is saved for seed.
每一种庄稼都留一部分作种子。

The farmers were scattering seed on the fields.
农夫把种子撒在田里。
seedling(pl.: seedlings)
n. 幼苗
The seedling was frozen to death.
幼苗被冻死了。

The seedling have shrivel up a bit in the hot sun.
在炎热的太阳光下,幼苗已有一点乾枯。
seedtime
n. 播种时期
暂无例句
seedy
a. 褴褛的,破旧的,不体面的
The grapes are delicious but very seedy.
葡萄好吃是好吃, 就是子儿太多.
seeing(pl.: seeings)
see的现在分词

n. 视觉
Seeing is believing.
眼见为实。

Seeing that she's legally old enough to get married, I don't see how you can stop her.
鉴于她已经到了法定的结婚年龄,我想象不出你怎么可以阻止她。
Seeing is believing
眼见为实
Seeing is believing.
眼见为实。
Words are but wind, but seeing is believing.
【谚】耳听为虚,眼见为实。
seek(pt.: sought, pp.: sought, prp.: seeking)
n. 找寻

v. 寻求,寻找,搜索
You should seek advice from your lawyer on this matter.
这件事情你应该请教你的律师。

We sought her out to tell her of her success.
我们找到她,告诉她她成功了。
seeker
n. 搜索者,探求者
President James A. Garfield was shot by a disappointed office seeker on July2, 1881.
1881年7月2日,詹姆斯·A·加菲尔德总统被一个失望的谋求官职者枪击
seem(pt.: seemed, pp.: seemed, prp.: seeming)
v. 像是,似乎
He seems an energetic person.
他似乎是一个精力充沛的人。

He seems to know everything.
他似乎什么都懂。
seeming(pl.: seemings)
a. 表面上的

n. 外观
Seeming or professed; ostensible.
假装的表面上的或自称的;貌似真实的

Seeming to be coolly unconcerned or indifferent.
漠不关心的,冷淡的看上去漠不关心的或冷淡的
seemingly
ad. 表面上(看上去)
I'd prefer to too really back to normal, not seemingly so.
我希望你的身体能真正恢复正常,而不只是表面上有好转。

She plays with seemingly effortless skill.
她演奏得似乎毫不费力.
seemly
a. 适当的,恰当的,合式的
Chewing gum on a train is not seemly in a lady.
淑女在火车上嚼囗香糖不太雅观。
seen
vbl. 看到
I haven't seen him recently.
我最近没有看到他。

The smoke of the burning house could be seen many blocks away.
着火的房子的冒出的烟在几个街区外都能看到。
seep(pt.: seeped, pp.: seeped, prp.: seeping)
v. 渗出,渗流,漏

n. 水陆两用的吉普车
The teacher stopped speaking to allow time for the meaning of his words to seep through.
那位老师停止讲话,以便留出时间(让学生们)理解他所讲的意思。

Jack got a car as his birthday gift, so he was eager to seep through in the driving test.
杰克过生日得了一辆小汽车,所以他急着要通过驾驶测试。
seepage
n. 泄漏
暂无例句
seesaw(pt.: seesawed, pp.: seesawed, prp.: seesawing)
n. 秋千,上下往复的运动,跷跷板
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seethe(pt.: seethed, pp.: seethed, prp.: seething)
vt. 沸腾(滚,煮沸,起泡)
She was seething with rage at his remarks.
他的评论把她气得火冒三丈。

They fell into the seething waters of the rapids.
他们跌进了汹涌的急流中。
segment(pt.: segmented, pp.: segmented, prp.: segmenting, pl.: segments)
n. 部分

v. 部分,段,分割

vt. 分割
The company dominates this segment of the market.
这家公司控制了这一部分市场。

The waiter brought us a dish of orange segments.
服务员给我们端来一盘掰开的橘子瓣。
segmental
a. 部分的
暂无例句
segmentation
程序分段
暂无例句
segmented
adj. 分段的
The company dominates this segment of the market.
这家公司控制了这一部分市场。

The waiter brought us a dish of orange segments.
服务员给我们端来一盘掰开的橘子瓣。
segregate(pt.: segregated, pp.: segregated, prp.: segregating)
a. 分离的,被隔离的

v. 分离,隔离,分凝
Why should the handicappedbe segregated from the able-bodied?
为什麽要把伤残人士和身体健康的人分开?
segregation
n. 隔离; 种族隔离
An official policy of racial segregation practiced in the Republic of South Africa, involving political, legal, and economic discrimination against nonwhites.
种族隔离制南非共和国实行的一种官方的种族隔离政策,包括在政治、法律和经济诸方面对非白色人种的歧视

The Hindu or Moslem system of sex segregation, practiced especially by keeping women in seclusion.
深闺制度尤指使妇女处于隔离状态的印度或穆斯林的性隔离系统
seine(pt.: seined, pp.: seined, prp.: seining)
塞纳河(法国北部河流,流经巴黎)
暂无例句
seismic
a. 地震的
暂无例句
seismometer
n. 地震仪
暂无例句
seize(pt.: seized, pp.: seized, prp.: seizing)
v. 抓住,突然抓住
Don't hesitate; seize the first opportunity that comes along!
别再犹豫了,一有机会就抓住它!

She seized on my suggestion and began work immediately.
她采纳了我的建议,马上干了起来。
seizure(pl.: seizures)
n. 捕获,夺取,捕获物
The seizure of contraband is made by customs.
那些走私品是被海关没收的。

Do you know the impressive seizures of drugs?
你知道那件轰动一时的毒品扣押案吗?
seldom
ad. 很少
He seldom eats breakfast.
他很少吃早餐。

The apple tree is seldom fruitful.
这棵苹果树很少结果。
select(pt.: selected, pp.: selected, prp.: selecting, pl.: selects)
a. 精选的

n. 被挑选出来的人或物

v. 选择

vi. 选择,挑选,选拔

vt. 选择,挑选
A select group were invited to the wedding reception.
一群经过挑选的人士被邀请参加婚宴。

This is a very select area; you have to be rich to live here.
这是高级住宅区,你必须有钱才能住在这里。
selected
选定的
The milkman selected the spotted cows, from among a herd of two hundred.
牛奶商从一群200头牛中选出有斑点的牛。

He was selected as the district attorney.
他被选为地方检察官。
selection(pl.: selections)
n. 选择,挑选
That shop has a fine selection of cakes.
那家商店有各种精美的糕点供我们选择。

That store has a good selection of furniture.
那家店有很多家具可供挑选。
selective
a. 选择的,选择性的
She is selective in the dresses she wears.
她对于自己穿的衣服精挑细选。

Not selective; indiscriminate.
不选择的没有进行选择的;不加选择地
selectively
ad. 有选择地
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selector
n. 挑选者
The selector is accused of showing prejudice in failing to include him in the team.
有人指责遴选者怀有成见才未吸收他加入该队。

Indeed French rugby selectors receive just about the same respect from their Press and public as do French politicians, which, of course, isn't saying much.
的确,新闻媒介及公众对法国橄榄球队选拔员的尊重,几乎同法国政治家受到的尊重不相上下,当然,那也并非多大的荣耀。
selenium
n. [化] 硒 (非金属元素,符号 Se,原子序34)
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self(pl.: selves)
n. 自我,自己,本身
Knowledge of self increases as one gets older.
随着年岁的增长,人们的自我认识也不断加深。

That my heart has been troubled, that I have not sought this nomination, that I could not seek it in good conscience, that I would not seek it in honest self appraisal, is not to say that I value it the less.
我的心曾充满苦恼,我在寻求提名过程中并不主动,也没有全力以赴,更没有给自己一个正确的评价,但这并不说明我低估了提名的价值。
self-assertion
n. 坚持己见,自信
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self-centered
a. 以自我为中心的,自私的
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self-cleaning
a. 自动清洗的
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self-command
n. 自制, 克己
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self-concept
n. 自我概念
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self-confidence
n. 自信
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self-conscious
自觉
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self-contained
a. 沉默寡言的,自足的,完备的
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self-control
n. 克己, 自制
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self-defense
n. 自卫,自卫术
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self-destruction
自我毁灭
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self-determination
n. 自主, 自我决定
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self-directed
a. 自我为中心的,自我指导的,自主的
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self-discipline
n. 自我训练, 自我修养, 自律, 自我约束
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self-discovery
n. 自我发现
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self-esteem
n. 自尊, 自负, 自大, 自尊心
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self-evident
a. 不证自明的,本身很明显的
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self-explanatory
a. 自明的, 不需加以说明的
The diagram is self-explanatory.
该图表本身即很清楚.
self-expression
n. 自我表现
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self-fulfilling
a. (预言等)本身自然会实现的
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self-governing
a. 自治的, 自己管理自己的
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self-help
自助
Self-help is an important element in therapy for the handicapped.
伤残人士在治疗中, 自助自立是个重要因素.
selfhood
n. 自我,个性,人格
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self-image
n. 自我形象
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self-importance
n. 自尊, 自负, 自大
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self-improvement
n. 自我改善, 自我修养
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self-induced
自己导致的
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selfish
a. 自私的,利己的
A selfish person always thinks about himself.
一个自私的人总是想着自己。

The two brothers often quarrel with each other; one is stubborn, and the other (is) selfish.
这两兄弟经常吵架;一个很固执,另一个则很自私。
selfishness
n. 自私
His selfishness caused him to refuse my solicitation.
他的自私让他拒绝了我的请求。

This behaviour illustrates your selfishness.
你的行为说明你很自私.
self-knowledge
n. 自知之明, 自觉
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selfless
a. 无私的,不考虑自己的
He trained them to be bold selfless fighters for the interests of the people.
他培养他们成为为人民利益奋斗的勇敢无私的战士。
self-limited
a. 自限的
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self-medication
n. 自我药疗
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self-pity
n. (尤指过度的)自怜,自哀
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self-possession
n. 沉着,镇定
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self-realization
n. 自我实现, 自我完成
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self-reliance
n. 依靠自己,自力更生
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self-respect
n. 自重,自尊
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self-rule
n. (=self-government)自治
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self-sacrifice
n. 自我牺牲
Her self-sacrifice saved our lives.
她以自我牺牲精神救了我们的性命.
selfsame
a. 完全一样的,同一的
They were both born on that selfsame day.
他们俩都是那一天出生的.

She said the selfsame thing to me.
她对我讲的是完全一样的事情.
self-satisfaction
n. 自满, 自傲
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self-service
a. 自选的,顾客自理的
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self-serving
a. 自私的, 自私自利的
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self-sufficient
a. 自给自足的
She's handicapped but very self-sufficient.
她身体有缺陷, 但很有自立的能力.
self-sustaining
a. 自给自立的
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self-taught
a. 自学的
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self-winding
a. 自动上发条的
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sell(pt.: sold, pp.: sold, prp.: selling)
vi. 卖,销售

vt. 出卖,背叛,卖,出售
I'd like to buy your house if you are willing to sell it.
如果你愿意卖的话,我想买你的房子。

The group's record has sold millions.
他们的唱片已经售出了千千万万张了。
seller(pl.: sellers)
n. 售货者
It was a seller's market for cars in 1970.
1970年是汽车的卖方市场。

The buyer and seller have signed the contract.
买卖双方已经签定了那项合同。
semantic
语义的
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semaphore(pt.: semaphored, pp.: semaphored, prp.: semaphoring)
信号灯,旗语
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semblance
n. 类似(外观,假装)
There are piles of papers all over the desk with no semblance of order.
桌子上堆满了一堆堆杂乱无章的文件。

Outward appearance or aspect; semblance.
外表外在的容貌或样子;外貌
semester(pl.: semesters)
n. 学期
This semester will be my last one in this university.
这个学期将是我在这所大学的最后一学期了。

How many subjects are you studying this semester?
这学期你选了几门课程?
semi
a.一半的,部分的,不完全的

n. 二轮半拖车(挂车,双轮拖车)
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semi-
表示“半,不完全地”之义
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semiannual
a. 每半年一次的
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semiarid
a. 雨量非常的少的
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semicircle(pl.: semicircles)
n. 半圆形
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semicolon(pl.: semicolons)
分号
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semiconductor
n. 半导体
Microelectronic circuits in which the passive components and their metallic interconnections are formed directly on an insulating substrate and the active semiconductor devices(usually in wafer form) are added subsequently.
一种微电子电路器件,其中的无源元件及内部金属连线直接在绝缘衬底上形成,然后再加上有源半导体器件(通常以大圆片形式给出)。

The interface between two different semiconductor regions in a semiconductor device.
接口半导体装置里两个不同的半导体区之间的接合部
semiconscious
a. 半意识的
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semidetached
a. 半分离的,双拼式的
In the first act the curtain goes up on a typical sitting-room of a small English semidetached house.
第一幕,幕启。展现在观众眼前的一是栋英式半独立的小屋里的一间典型的起居室。
semiliterate
n. 半文盲, 有初等文化者
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semimonthly
a. 每半个月一次的
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seminal
a. 精液的,种子的,生殖的
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seminar(pl.: seminars)
n. (大学的)研究班,研讨会
The old professor had presided over a seminar for theoretical physicists.
老教授主持了一次理论物理学家的研讨会。

The purpose of this seminar is to reform the old closed system so as to establish the new system of educational assessment.
研讨会旨在改革旧的封闭式的评价制度,从而建立新的教育评价体系。
seminary(pl.: seminaries)
n. 学校,学院,养成所
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semiofficial
a. 半官方的
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semiskilled
a. 半熟练的
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Semitic
a. 闪米特人的

n. 闪含语系闪语族的语言
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semitropical
a. 副热带的,亚热带的
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semolina
n. (做布丁、通心粉等用的)粗面粉
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senate(pl.: senates)
n. 参议院
The Senate has voted to support the President's defense plans.
参议院已经投票支持总统的防卫计划。

The Senate confirms all treaties.
所有的条约都由参议院批准。
senator(pl.: senators)
n. 参议员
The senator voted to support the president.
这位参议员投票支持总统。

We are very privileged to have Senator Dobbs with us this evening.
今晚有多布斯参议员光临, 我们感到十分荣幸.
send(pt.: sent, pp.: sent, prp.: sending)
v. 送给,传,寄
Radio Beijing sends the news all over the world.
北京广播电台向全世界播送新闻。

The music of this song sent her carefree and joyous.
这支歌的乐曲使她心旷神怡。
sender
n. 寄件人,发报机,发话机
The parcel was returned to the sender because the directions were incorrect.
包裹因姓名地址有误而退给了寄件人.

A batch of mail dispatched at one time by a sender.
由邮递员同时分送的一批邮件
senescence
n. 衰老
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senescent
a. 衰老的,老化的
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seneschal(pl.: seneschals)
n. 管家,总管
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senile
a. 高龄的,老衰的,高龄所致的
He keeps forgetting things: I think he's getting senile.
他总忘事, 我看他是老了.

He may belong to senile residents who stray from home.
他可能是那种离家迷失在外的昏聩老年人。
senility
n. 高龄,老迈
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senior(pl.: seniors)
n. 年长者,上司,毕业班学生

a. 年长的,高级的,资深的
He is senior to me, though he is younger.
他地位比我高,虽然他比我年轻。

He is my senior by two years.
他比我大两岁。
senior high school
n. 高中
Lying north of the church is a girls' senior high school.
位于这座教堂以北的是一所女子高中。

The book is too difficult for most senior high school students.
这本书太难而不适合大多数的高中生。
seniority(pl.: seniorities)
n. 长辈,前任者的特权,老资格
Should promotion be through merit or seniority?
晋升应该凭成绩还是靠年资?

Does seniority give one the right to command?
难道年长资深就有权发号施令吗?
sensation(pl.: sensations)
n. 感觉,感情,感动
The new discovery caused a great sensation.
这项新发现很轰动。

I knew the train had stopped, but I had the sensation that it was moving backwards.
我知道火车已经停了,但我觉得火车在倒退。
sensational
a. 使人感动的,非常好的,轰动的,耸人听闻的
What a sensational story! It has all the elements of a soap opera.
多麽耸人听闻的事! 具备连续剧的一切要素.

The newspapers played up sensational social news.
各报大肆渲染耸人听闻的社会新闻。
sensationalism
n. 追求轰动效应, 感觉论
Avoid sensationalism in reporting crime.
报道罪案时要避免使用耸动视听的手段.
sense(pt.: sensed, pp.: sensed, prp.: sensing, pl.: senses)
n. 侦测,感应,感觉

v. 感觉,了解
The horse sensed danger and stopped.
马感觉到了危险,于是停了下来。

I lost my sense of taste.
我丧失了味觉。
sense organ
感觉器官
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senseless
a. 无感觉的,无意识的,不省人事的
His decision is quite senseless.
他的决定非常愚蠢。

That's quite senseless.
这非常不合情理。
sensibility(pl.: sensibilities)
a. 感觉(力),敏感性

n. 感性,敏感
His words hurt the reader's sensibility.
他的言语伤害了读者的感情。

He is a man of subtle and refined sensibility.
他是个感情细腻的男子。
sensible
a. 明理的,明智的
Some engineers take the view that since so much effort has been put into making this system work it would be sensible in the short term to continue the same line rather than start afresh.
有些工程师认为,既然为这一系统起作用已付出如此巨大的努力,明智的做法是短期内将这项工作继续下去,而不是从头再来。

That sounds very sensible to me.
我觉得这很合理。
sensibly
ad. 容易感知地,有常识地,聪明地
The chairman didn't act very sensibly, to put is mildly.
说得婉转些,主席的行为没有理智。

She was sensibly dressed in tweeds.
她穿着实用的苏格兰粗呢制衣服。
sensitive
a. 敏感的,仪器灵敏的,易受伤害的,感光的
Don't be so sensitive - I was not criticizing you.
别那么敏感,我不是在批评你。

This is such an sensitive issue that perhaps the press should not be told.
这是一个非常敏感的问题,恐怕不应该告诉新闻界。
sensitivity(pl.: sensitivities)
n. 敏感,多愁善感,感受性
A mathematical measure of the sensitivity of rates of return on a portfolio or a given stock compared with rates of return on the market as a whole. A high degree of such sensitivity indicates moderate or high price volatility.
证券的β因素一种数学手段,对某有价证券或某种给定股票的回报率与整个市场回报率相比的敏感性进行测量。这种高程度敏感性表明其价位处于中度或高度易变状态

An abnormal sensitivity to or intolerance of light, especially by the eyes, as may be caused by eye inflammation, lack of pigmentation in the iris, or various diseases.
畏光,羞明对
sensor
n. 传感器,探测器
Smoke sensors warned us of the fire.
烟雾探测器已向我们发出火警警报.
sensory
a. 知觉的,感觉的,知觉器官的
A literary style characterized by the use of details and mental associations to evoke subjective and sensory impressions rather than the re-creation of objective reality.
印象主义一种文学风格,其特征是利用对细节和感情的描述而不是通过对客观的现实的再创造,来唤起主观的或感觉的印象

A specialized sensory end organ that responds to mechanical stimuli such as tension, pressure, or displacement.
机械性刺激感受器对机械性刺激,如抗力、压力或位移作出反应的神经末梢器官
sensual
a. 肉欲的, 色情的, 世俗的, 感觉的, 感觉论的
He lived a life devoted entirely to sensual pleasure.
他一生耽于肉欲。

Sensual gratification or indulgence.
(感官的)享乐感官的满足或沉溺
sensuality
n. 淫荡,好色
A city or place of great luxury, sensuality, and often vice and corruption.
巴比伦式的城市指奢华糜烂的城市或地区,经常是罪恶和腐败的
sensuous
a. 感觉上的,依五官的,诉诸美感的
A devotee to sensuous and luxurious living; an epicure.
享乐主义者喜爱豪华奢侈生活的人;享乐主义者

The flower that wreathe his parlor stifle him with their sensuous perfume.
包围著客厅的花以其刺激人的香味使他窒息。
sent
v. 送,寄出

vbl. 送,寄出
Relief was quickly sent to the sufferers from the great fire.
救济品很快被送到遭受火灾的灾民手中。

The passengers were sent to the cutters as the ship was sinking.
大船要沉没了,乘客们被送到驳船上。
sentence(pt.: sentenced, pp.: sentenced, prp.: sentencing, pl.: sentences)
n. 句子,意见,宣判

v. 宣判,判决
Please fill in the blanks in the sentence.
请做这个句子的填空。

The bench read the sentence to the criminal.
法官向罪犯宣读了判决。
sententious
a. 简洁的,警句的,富于格言的
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sentient
a. 有知觉的,知悉的
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sentiment(pl.: sentiments)
n. 感情,情绪;意见,观点
There is no place for sentiment in business.
做生意不能感情用事。

What are his sentiments on this issue?
他对这个问题持什么观点?
sentimental
a. 感伤性的,感情脆弱的
She did it for sentimental reasons.
她出于情感的缘故做了此事。

It's a sentimental song.
这是一首伤感的歌曲。
sentimentalism
n. 感情主义, 沉于情感
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sentimentality(pl.: sentimentalities)
n. 多愁善感,伤感
Culture or civilization in a degraded state of sentimentality and vulgarity.
庸俗文化处于感伤和粗俗的退化状态的文化或文明
sentimentalize(pt.: sentimentalized, pp.: sentimentalized, prp.: sentimentalizing)
v. 流于感伤,变成多情善感
Don't sentimentalize when you talk about animals.
谈论动物不必忧形於色.

This book sentimentalizes the suffering of the disabled.
这本书以柔懦的笔调渲染了残疾人的痛苦。
sentimentally
ad. 感情上,多情地
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sentinel(pt.: sentineled, pp.: sentineled, prp.: sentineling, pl.: sentinels)
n. 哨兵(标记,传送)

vt 放哨(守卫)
The press is a sentinel of our liberty.
新闻界是捍卫我们自由的卫兵。

One who protects, keeps watch, or acts as a sentinel.
警卫象哨兵一样工作的人,守护,看守的人
sentry(pl.: sentries)
n. 卫兵(哨兵,步哨)
The sentry challenged the stranger at the gates.
哨兵查问在门口的陌生人.

An assigned position or station, as of a guard or sentry.
哨站,岗位如卫兵或哨兵的指派的站岗位置
Seoul
n. 首尔,汉城
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sepal
n. 萼片
The sepals under the flower wilted.
花朵下面的萼片枯萎了。
separable
a. 可分离的,可分的
Search of knowledge and love of study are in separable.
追求知识与爱好学习是不可分割的。

One of the small sections of a separable bulb, as that of garlic.
小鳞茎一种可分离鳞茎的一小部分,如大蒜的一瓣
separate
n. 分开,抽印本

a. 分开的,各自的,单独的

v. 分开,隔开,分居
This word has three separate meanings.
这个词有三个不同的意思。

The war separated many families.
战争使许多家庭妻离子散。
separated
分开的
The war separated many families.
战争使许多家庭妻离子散。

The boys set to and had to be separated by a teacher.
那些男生大打出手,来个老师才把他们拉开。
separately
ad. 分别地(各别地,独立地,借助外力地)
We saw the play separately and compared notes afterwards.
我们各自看了那出戏, 後来交换了意见.

Living separately from parents after marriage is all the mode today.
婚后与父母分开住非常流行。
separation(pl.: separations)
n. 分离,分居,缺口
He was unhappy because of his separation from his mother.
他因与母亲分离而感到不快。

The treatment of metal or the separation of metal from ores and ore concentrates by liquid processes, such as leaching, extraction, and precipitation.
水冶金术通过液体过程,象过滤,提炼,沉淀等方法处理金属,从矿石中或矿石浓缩物中分离出金属
separatist
n. 分离主义者,独立派
Our integrity as a nation is threatened by these separatist forces.
我们国家的完整受到了这些分裂主义势力的威胁。

The separatist is demanding full autonomy for their state.
分裂主义者在要求他们的州完全自治。
separator
分隔符
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sepsis
n. 败血病,腐败作用
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Sept
n. 族,家族
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September
n. 九月
This term will begin on September 7th.
这个学期将于九月七号开始。

They are planning to visit Palestine in September.
他们正计划九月份访问巴勒斯坦。
septet
七位字节
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septic
a. 腐败的

n. 腐败物
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sepulcher(pt.: sepulchered, pp.: sepulchered, prp.: sepulchering, pl.: sepulchers)
n. 坟墓,埋葬所

v. 埋葬
The scene shifted to a sepulcher.
镜头转换到一座坟墓。
sepulchral
a. 坟墓的,阴深的
He looks quite sepulchral.
他看上去阴沉沉的。

He spoke in sepulchral tones.
他用低沉的语调说话。
sequacious
a. 好跟随在别人后头走的,卑贱的,合于逻辑的
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sequel(pl.: sequels)
n. 结局,后果,续集,续篇
Famine is often the sequel to war or drought.
饥荒往往是战争或干旱造成的。

He is writing a sequel to his latest best seller.
他正在写他的最新畅销书的续集。
sequela(pl.: sequelae)
n. 后继者, 后遗症
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sequence(pl.: sequences)
n. 序列,继起的事,顺序
A sequence of murders had prompted the police to actions.
一连串的谋杀迫使警方不得不采取行动。

We will deal with events in historical sequence.
我们将按照历史上的先后顺序研究这些事件。
sequencer
音序器
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sequencing
顺序
The detection and recording of the sequencing of instructions in computer programs, for example, as used in monitors and debugging routines.
对计算机程序中的指令序列的检测和记录,例如在监控程序和调试程序中使用的情况。
sequential
a. 连续的(序贯的)
The amount of space to be allocated at the end of a file each time a sequential write exceeds the allocated length of the file.
当顺序写操作超出文件原长度时,在文件末端另分配给该文件的空间量。

A period of sequential technological development and innovation.
阶段持续的技术发展和革新的一段时期
sequentially
顺序地,继续地
A subroutine or set of data contained sequentially within another.
子程序包含在其它程序中的程序或一组连续数

A set of operations that are to be performed sequentially, each of which(except the first) uses the output of the previous operation as input.
一组要依次执行的操作,除第一个外,每个操作均使用前一个操作的输出作为输入。
sequester(pt.: sequestered, pp.: sequestered, prp.: sequestering)
vt. 使...隔绝(扣押,多价螯合)
The retired film star sequestered herself from the world.
这位退休的影星过着隐居的生活。
sequestrate(pt.: sequestrated, pp.: sequestrated, prp.: sequestrating)
vt. 扣押(查封,没收,多价螯合)
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sequoia
美洲杉
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seraph(pl.: seraphim)
n. 六翼天使
Seraph is of the highest rank of angels in the Bible.
六翼天使是圣经中级别最高的天使。
sere
a. 干枯的,凋萎的
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serenade(pt.: serenaded, pp.: serenaded, prp.: serenading)
n. 夜曲,小夜曲

vt. 为...弹奏或歌唱小夜曲
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serendipity
n. 善于发掘新奇事物的天赋
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serene
a. 安详的,宁静的,平静的
His serene smile calmed all of us down.
他脸上安详的微笑使我们都冷静下来。

The story took place in a serene summer night.
故事发生在一个宁静的夏夜。
serenely
ad. 安详地,宁静地,平静地
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serenity
n. 宁静,沉著
And, though the gleams blind and dazzle, yet do they convey a hint of beauty and serenity greater that we have known or imagined.
还有,尽管这光芒使人眼花缭乱,但它确实传送了一种我们未曾经历的和无法想象的美和静谧的启示。

A hoped-for period of joy, serenity, prosperity, and justice.
盛世期一个希望中的欢乐、祥和、繁荣及公平的时期
serf(pl.: serfs)
n. 农奴,奴隶
The serfs were liberated after abolishing serfdom.
废除农奴制度后,农奴们获得了解放。

Many serfs were forced to work hard.
许多农奴被迫拼命工作。
serge(pt.: serged, pp.: serged, prp.: serging)
n. 哔叽
He dresses in a blue serge suit.
他穿着兰色的毛哔叽套服。
sergeant(pl.: sergeants)
n. 警官
A sergeant asked the stranger to show his pass.
警官要求这个陌生人出示通行证。

The sergeant gave his men the command"At ease!"
警官命令战士们“稍息!”
serial(pl.: serials)
n. 序列,串列

a. 连续的,一连串的
Currency notes bear serial numbers.
钞票上有连续的号码。

An interface unit or circuitry that converts data to and from the representation used by a particular peripheral device or class of peripheral devices; for example, a device that converts between bit serial and bit parallel and resolves differences in transmission speeds.
一种接口部件或电路,用来把数据转换成某种特殊的外围设备上的表示或某类外围设备上的表示或把此种表示转换成数据。例如,一台在串行位和并行位之间作转换且解决传输速度差别的设备。
serial number
序列号
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serialize(pt.: serialized, pp.: serialized, prp.: serializing)
v. 写成连载长篇而刊登
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series(pl.: series)
n. 连续,系列
After a series of unsuccessful attempts, he has finally passed the driving test.
经过连续几次的失败,他最后终于通过了驾驶考试。

The theory is based on a series of wrong assumptions.
这一理论是以一系列错误的设想为依据的。
serif
衬线
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serious
a.严肃的,庄重的,严重的,危急的,认真的
This company was in serious financial difficulties.
这家公司陷入严重的财政困难。

Do you think he is serious about leaving the company?
你认为他当真要离开公司吗?
seriously
ad. 认真地,严肃地,严重地
He was seriously injured in the traffic accident.
他在车祸中受了重伤。

Seriously damaged, the bridge is no longer in use.
因受到严重损坏,这座桥不再使用了。
seriousness
n. 严肃, 认真
The reader who do not detect the seriousness under the lightness often misread him.
没有意识到轻松掩盖下的严肃性的读者常常会误解他。

If I could intrude a note of seriousness into this frivolous conversation...
我真想说一句, 叫他们谈话放严肃些....
sermon(pl.: sermons)
n. 布道,说教
The boy got a sermon from his father.
这男孩受到他父亲的训斥。

The priest preached a sermon on the need of charity.
牧师在布道会上宣讲慈爱的必要。
sermonize(pt.: sermonized, pp.: sermonized, prp.: sermonizing)
v. 说教,讲道
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serpent(pl.: serpents)
n. 蛇,蛇一般的人,狡猾的人
Never cherish a serpent in your bosom.
永远不要施恩于忘恩负义之人。

The serpent fascinated its prey.
蛇用目光吓住了它的猎物。
serpentine(pt.: serpentined, pp.: serpentined, prp.: serpentining)
a. 蛇的,层层卷绕的,阴险的

n. 蛇纹石,古时候大炮的一种,S字曲线

v. 缓慢地流
Any of various green rocks, such as serpentine.
蛇纹石一种绿色岩石,如蛇纹大理岩
serrate
a. 锯齿状的
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serrated
a. 锯齿状的, 有锯齿的
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serried
a. 密集的,林立的,重重叠叠罗列的
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serum(pl.: serums)
n. 浆液,血清,乳浆
The quantity of a vaccine, serum, drug, or other agent necessary to produce a specific effect.
剂量需要产生特定效应的疫苗、浆液、药物或其他剂的量

A natural protein in human blood serum that participates in the body's immune response by working in conjunction with the complement system.
备解素,血清灭菌蛋白血清中与防御素协同参与身体的免疫反应的人体血液的天然蛋白
servant(pl.: servants)
n. 仆人
There were many servants in his house when he was young.
他年轻的时候,家里有许多佣人。

A politician should be a servant of the people.
政治家应是人民的公仆。
serve(pt.: served, pp.: served, prp.: serving)
v. 可作...用,服务,对待
She has served the family faithfully for thirty years.
她为这个家忠心耿耿地操劳了30年。

We are well served with gas in this town.
这个城镇煤气供应得很好。
server(pl.: servers)
n. 服伺者,服勤者,伺候者
Servers stand there waiting for customs.
服务员正站在那儿等顾客。

Can you see the file on NT server?
你能在NT 服务器上看这个文件吗?
service(pt.: serviced, pp.: serviced, prp.: servicing, pl.: services)
n. 服务,公务部门,服役

vt. 维护,保养
The postal service here is very unreliable.
这里的邮政服务很不可靠。

You may need the services of a lawyer.
你也许需要律师的帮助。
service charge
n. 服务费
Here's your bill, sir.I've added on the ten per cent service charge.
先生,这是你的账单,10%的服务费已算在里面了。

A10% service charge is added on to the bill.
帐单上包括了百分之十的服务费。
serviceable
a. 有用的,耐用的
The tyres are worn but still serviceable.
这些轮胎已磨损, 但尚可用.

He stated that in six weeks rush work would be required to repair the boilers to make them serviceable.
他说,修理这这些锅炉,使之可以使用,需要六周的紧张工作。
serviceman(pl.: servicemen)
n. 军人
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servicing
维修
The process of or time needed for loading, unloading, and servicing a ship, an airplane, or other vehicle.
周转,停航时间轮船、飞机或其它交通工具装货、卸货及维修的过程成所需时间

Ted knows all about servicing cars but he can't seem to get it across to others.
特德完全熟悉汽车维修业务,可是他似乎不能使别人听懂。
servile
a. 卑屈的,奴隶的
His servile expression of praise for his employer was disgusting to me.
他奉承雇主的那副奴颜婢膝的嘴脸令我恶心。

An honest judge cannot be servile to public opinion.
一个正直的法官不能一味顺从舆论。
serving
vbl. 服务
A large, powerful computer, often serving several connected terminals.
主计算机大型的、强大的计算机,经常用作一些相互连接的终端服务器

Acting or serving in place of someone or something else; substituted.
替代的代替某人或某物活动的或服务的;替代的
servitude
n. 苦役,奴隶状态
They spent their lives in servitude.
他们在奴役下生活。

Such a worker bound in servitude to a landlord creditor.
雇农因欠地主债当雇工者,抵债苦工
servo
伺服
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sesame
n. 芝麻
His uncle's advice become his open sesame during his entire career.
他舅舅的忠告成了他整个事业中的成功诀窍。
session(pl.: sessions)
n. 会议,开庭期,市盘
Be seated! This court is now in session.
请坐下!本庭现在开庭。

Parliament won't be in session again until after Christmas.
国会将等到圣诞节后才再进入会期。
set(pt.: set, pp.: set, prp.: setting, pl.: sets)
n. 组合,集合,设定

n.一套,一副

v. 放置,设定

v.(太阳)落下去
I can't stop you if you are set on going.
如果你决意要走,我也留不住你。

She set the foods and drink before the guest.
她把食物和饮料放在客人面前。
set back
推迟,延缓,阻碍
The cold weather set back the planting by two weeks.
寒冷的天气使插秧推迟两个星期。

The heavy rain set back the building of the road by two weeks.
这场大雨使道路的修建延缓了两星期。
setback(pl.: setbacks)
n. 顿挫,挫折,退步
Did he fall on a bad setback?
他是不是遭到了严重的挫折?

Ah well, I suppose there's nothing like an occasional setback to make you realize how lucky you really are.
唉,我看什么都不如偶尔受点挫折更能使你明白你是多么的幸运了。
settee
n. 长靠椅,长沙发椅
The old settee will have to go.
那个长靠椅该扔掉了.
setter
n. 安装者; 嵌镶工人; 排字工人; 作曲者;安置者,给定器,给定装置;长毛猎犬
My wife is fond of chocolates; She has a very setter tooth.
我的妻子喜欢巧克力,好吃甜食。
setting(pl.: settings)
n. 安装,放置,周围,环境
The cooker has several temperature settings.
这个炉具有几个温度定位挡。

The setting of the story is a hotel in paris during the war.
故事发生在战时巴黎的一家旅馆里。
settle
n. 有背的长凳

v. 安放,安顿,定居,解决
The two companies settled out of court.
两家公司在法院外了结了争端。

They moved the local people and settle them in another place.
他们把当地人迁移到别处定居。
settled
a. 固定的,稳定的
A desert has no settled population.
沙漠没有固定的居民。

The account is subject to10% discount if settled within fifteen days of rendering, after which it is strictly net.
提交清算书后15日内付款可打10%的折扣;超过15日,依全额付清。
settlement(pl.: settlements)
沉降, 解决, 结算,殖民(地), 租界; 居留地; 新建区; 住宅区
The strikers have reached a settlement with the employers.
罢工者与雇主已达成协议。

The terms of the settlement seem just.
和解的条件似乎还公道。
settler(pl.: settlers)
n. 移居者
The settlers were soon acclimated.
移居者很快就适应了。

It is said that the first settlers of this country are prisoners.
据说第一批到达这个国家的移民是囚犯。
setup
n. 装备,组织,计划
It require change to the setup menu as show below.
它需对安装菜单做修改,如下所示。

It require the addition of an external speaker and change to the setup menu as show below.
它需要再加一个外扬声器,并对安装菜单进行修改,如下所示。
seven(pl.: sevens)
Everything is at sixes and sevens in the house.
家里现在乱七八糟。

Two plus five is seven.
二加五等于七。
sevenfold
a. 七倍的

ad. 七倍地
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seventeen(pl.: seventeens)
十七
My grandmother got married at the age of seventeen.
我的祖母十七岁就结婚了。

She's sixteen, going on seventeen.
她十六岁,快十七岁了。
seventeenth(pl.: seventeenths)
a. 第十七的
I came in seventeenth place in the games.
我获得了那项比赛的第十七名。

Girls used to put their hair up on their seventeenth birthdays.
过去姑娘们总是在17岁生日那天将头发向上扎起。
seventh(pl.: sevenths)
n. 七分之一

num.&a. 第七
The child was in his seventh heaven with his new toys.
那小孩玩着新玩具真是快乐极了。

It has just entered the seventh edition.
它刚出版了第七版。
seventieth
num. 第七十
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seventy(pl.: seventies)
七十
His grandfather is nearly seventy.
他爷爷快七十岁了。

The temperature today is seventy degrees Fahrenheit.
今天气温是华氏七十度。
sever(pt.: severed, pp.: severed, prp.: severing)
v. 切断,脱离,分开
The rope severed under the strain.
绳子拉紧后崩断了。

The two countries have severed their relations.
这两个国家已经断绝关系。
several
a. 几个,若干

pron. 几个
I bought several books yesterday.
我昨天买了好几本书。

Several of the apples are bad.
苹果中好几个烂了。
severance
n. 切断,分离,隔离
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severe
a. 剧烈的,严重的,严峻的,严厉的,严格的
Don't be so severe to her---she couldn't help it.
别对她太严厉,她也是没办法。

The bad harvest led to severe food shortage.
歉收引起食物严重短缺。
severely
ad. 严重地(艰难地,紧凑地,纯朴地)
Dangerous driving should be severely punished.
危险驾驶应受严惩。

These scum who fight at the football matches must be severely dealt with!
必须对那些专在足球比赛时打架的社会渣滓严加惩处!
severity(pl.: severities)
n. 严格,严重,激烈
Don't speak to the child with severity.
不要用严厉的口气对孩子说话。

When the ship reached port, it bore abundant evidence of the severity of the storm.
船抵港时,船上满是受到暴风雨肆虐的痕迹。
sew(pt.: sewed, pp.: sewn, prp.: sewing)
v. 缝纫,缝合
Would you sew this button onto my shirt?
请你把这颗纽扣缝到我的衬衫上好吗?

We should have the whole deal sewn up by the end of this week.
到本周末,我们应该可以把整个交易谈妥。
sewage
n. 脏水,污水
The grave problem of public hygiene is connected with the inefficient sewage system of the city.
公共卫生方面的严重问题与该城低效率的污水处理系统有关。

A pipe for carrying off water or sewage.
排水管排水或污水的管子
sewer
n. 下水道,阴沟,裁缝师
The sewer in the toilet was blocked.
卫生间的下水道堵住了。

The place where a sewer, drain, or stream discharges.
出水口阴沟、下水道或河流排水的地方
sewing
n. 裁缝

vbl. 缝
You should oil the sewing machine to stop the squeaking.
你应该给缝纫机上点油,以免发出轧轧声。

Who has scrambled up my sewing things?
谁把我的针线活儿弄乱了?
sewing machine
缝纫机
My mother-in-law has a sewing machine.
我婆婆有一台缝纫机。

You should oil the sewing machine to stop the squeaking.
你应该给缝纫机上点油,以免发出轧轧声。
sex(pl.: sexes)
n. 性,性别,男性或女性
She disguised her true sex under a man's garment.
她身穿男装来掩饰自己的真实性别。

The film is a rich brew of adventure, sex and comedy.
这部电影是惊险、性爱及幽默的大杂烩.
sexism
n. 性别歧视
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sexist
n. 性别歧视者
She was offended at/by his sexist remarks.
他那些性别歧视的话把她惹恼了.

A member of the social or political establishment, especially one holding sexist or racist views.
种族主义者,大男子主义者社会或政治集团的一个成员,尤指持性别和种族歧视观点的人
sextant
n. 六分仪(航海定向仪器)
A medieval instrument, now replaced by the sextant, that was once used to determine the altitude of the sun or other celestial bodies.
星盘一种中世纪的仪器,曾用来测量太阳或其它天体的高度,现在已被六分仪取代
sextet
六位字节
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sexton(pl.: sextons)
n. 寺庙里的杂役,教堂司事
The sexton is an old man.
教堂司事是位老人。
sexual
a. 性的
There is a report about a sexual harassment in the office on this newspaper.
今天的报纸上有一篇关于办公室里的性骚扰的报道。

The periodic state of sexual excitement in the female of most mammals, excluding human beings, that immediately precedes ovulation and during which the female is most receptive to mating; heat.
(雌性动物的)动情,动情周期大多数哺乳动物(包括人类)的雌性产生的周期性的性冲动,在此期间内雌性具有排卵的优势,所以该期间最适合性交;刺激
sexual intercourse
性交
An evil spirit believed to descend upon and have sexual intercourse with women as they sleep.
阴库巴斯恶鬼,梦淫妖据说会趁女人熟睡压而在女人身上并与其交配的恶鬼
sexuality
n. 性别,性方面的事情,性欲
暂无例句
sexually
ad. 性别地, 两性之间地
Six women have been sexually assaulted in the area recently.
最近这一带有六个女子遭受强奸猥亵。

Some people are sexually excited by pornographic magazines.
有的人看到色情杂志能激发起性欲。
sexy
a. 性感的
She's quite shameless about wearing sexy clothes at work.
她穿著性感的衣服上班而不觉羞耻。

The sexy starlet is a real eye-popper in her black bikini.
身著黑色比基尼的性感女星实在令人大饱眼福。
sforzando
ad.&a. 加强的(地)
暂无例句
SGML
标准广义置标语言
暂无例句
sh
嘘(要别人不作声时用)
暂无例句
shabby
a. 破旧的(低劣的)
You look rather shabby in those clothes.
你穿那种衣服显得很蹩脚。

He is a tramp in shabby old clothes.
他是个衣衫褴褛的流浪者。
shack(pt.: shacked, pp.: shacked, prp.: shacking, pl.: shacks)
n. 棚房(窝棚)
The boy makes a shack out of the old board in the backyard.
男孩们在後院用旧木板盖起一间小木屋。

He was looking for a dame to shack up with when the police picked him up.
他正在找女人鬼混的时候,警察把他逮住了。
shackle(pt.: shackled, pp.: shackled, prp.: shackling, pl.: shackles)
n. 桎梏,束缚物

v. 加桎梏,加枷锁,束缚
The prisoner was fastened by a shackle.
那个犯人被手铐铐着。

Nowadays, people have shaken off the shackles of some conventions.
今天,人们已经摆脱了一些习俗的束缚。
shade(pt.: shaded, pp.: shaded, prp.: shading, pl.: shades)
n. 色度,荫凉处,稍微

v. 渐变,遮蔽,微减
This seat is shaded by a tree.
这个座位有一棵树遮荫。

There are no trees or bushes to give shade.
没有树木或灌木丛可以遮荫。
shaded
a. 林荫遮蔽的
This seat is shaded by a tree.
这个座位有一棵树遮荫。

She shaded her eyes (from the sun) with her hand.
她把手放在眼睛上方挡住阳光.
shading(pl.: shadings)
底纹,留下阴影
Fine lines used in graphic arts to show shading.
影线在书画刻印艺术中用于表示阴影部分的细线

It's60 in the shade.
室内华氏度60度。
shadow(pt.: shadowed, pp.: shadowed, prp.: shadowing, pl.: shadows)
n. 影像,阴暗,预兆

v. 遮蔽,使...忧沉,预示
He walked along in the shadows hoping no one would recognize him.
他走在暗处,希望没有人认出他来。

The tree cast its shadow on the wall.
树影映在墙上。
shadowy
a. 有影的,暗黑的,朦胧的
They dare not walk into the shadowy depths of the forest.
他们不敢走入森林中阴暗的深处。

Her face was dark in the shadowy place.
在这阴暗的地方她脸色黝黑。
shady
a. 荫凉的,成荫的,暗的
He found a shady place where he could eat his lunch.
他找了一处阴凉的地方吃了午饭。

Thank you very much for those four wonderful days at Shady Acres!
我在荫园度过了四天美好的时光,非常感谢。
shaft(pt.: shafted, pp.: shafted, prp.: shafting, pl.: shafts)
n. 轴,杆状物
The candidates exchanged shafts in the debate.
候选人在辩论中唇枪舌箭。

The archers sent their shafts through the air.
弓箭手向空中射出利箭。
shag(pt.: shagged, pp.: shagged, prp.: shagging)
n. 粗毛,粗烟丝
暂无例句
shaggy
a. 毛发蓬松的,长浓而粗的,表面粗糙的
He cleaned the mud off his shoes on the shaggy mat in front of the door.
他在门前的粗糙的垫子上把鞋上的泥蹭掉。

Her pet is a shaggy dog.
她的宠物是一只毛粗而蓬松的狗。
shake(pt.: shook, pp.: shaken, prp.: shaking, pl.: shakes)
n. 摇动,震动

v. 摇动,动摇
He shook his head in disapproval.
他摇了摇头表示反对。

His voice shook with fear.
他害怕得声音发抖。
shaken
shake的过去分词
Nowadays, people have shaken off the shackles of some conventions.
今天,人们已经摆脱了一些习俗的束缚。

The market is shaken by the company's result.
该公司的获胜震惊了市场。
shaker
n. 摇动器(振荡器,振打器,摇筛器,搅拌器,振动机)
暂无例句
Shakespeare
n. 莎士比亚
Shakespeare is a giant among writers.
莎士比亚是作家中的大文豪。

I bought my son an adaptation for children of a play by Shakespeare.
我给我儿子买了为儿童改编的莎士比亚剧本。
shaking
n. 摇动,挥动
The house shook.
这房子摇动了。

The man shook his fist angrily.
他愤怒地挥动着拳头。
shaky
a. 不稳固的,摇晃的
Having a feeble or unsteady gait; shaky.
不稳的,虚弱的;摇晃的

Their marriage got off to rather a shaky start.
他们的婚姻一开始就有些不稳固.
shale
n. 页岩,泥板岩
Most of the rock in this mountain is shale.
这座山上大部分的岩石都是页岩。

The new process extracts oil from shale.
这一新方法用于从页岩油里提炼出石油。
shall
conj. 将
Shall I shut the door?
我关上门好吗?

That was a moment that I shall never forget.
那个时刻我永远不会忘记。
shallop
n. 轻舟,小舟
暂无例句
shallow(pt.: shallowed, pp.: shallowed, prp.: shallowing, pl.: shallows)
a. 浅的

n. (pl.)浅滩,浅处
That dish is too shallow to serve soup in.
那只盘子太浅了,不能盛汤。

She has a rather shallow personality.
她的个性相当浅薄。
sham(pt.: shammed, pp.: shammed, prp.: shamming, pl.: shams)
n. 假,膺品,骗子

a. 假的,伪造的

v. 假装,学样子
He's only shamming.
他只是假装而已。

She claims to know all about computers but really she's a sham.
她自称精通计算机,其实她是假充内行。
shamble(pt.: shambled, pp.: shambled, prp.: shambling)
v. 蹒跚地走,摇摇晃晃地走,摇晃不稳

n. 蹒跚,摇晃的脚步
暂无例句
shambles
n. 混乱之处,凌乱的地点
Your room is (in) a shambles. Tidy it up!
你的房间乱七八糟. 把它整理一下吧!

It was a shambles that the fire left the building.
这场火灾使这座建筑物留下的是一片废墟。
shame(pt.: shamed, pp.: shamed, prp.: shaming, pl.: shames)
n. 羞愧,遗憾的事

v. 使羞愧
She was full of shame at her bad behavior.
她对自己的不良行为感到羞耻。

Such an act of cowardice by an officer shames his whole regiment.
一个军官作出如此胆怯的行为使整个团都蒙受羞辱。
shameful
a. 可耻的
It was shameful of them to surrender.
他们投降是可耻的。

These shameful manoeuvreswere aimed at securing his election.
这种可耻的伎俩都是为了能让他当选.
shameless
无耻的
She's quite shameless about wearing pajamas at work.
她穿着睡衣上班却不觉羞耻。

He is a shameless cheat.
他是个无耻的骗子。
shamelessly
ad. 不知羞耻地,不谦虚地
暂无例句
shampoo(pt.: shampooed, pp.: shampooed, prp.: shampooing, pl.: shampoos)
n. 洗头(洗发剂)

vt 洗发
A shampoo and set costs 8.
洗头、 做头发共8英镑.

This shampoo will cure your dandruff.
这种洗发水可除掉头皮屑.
Shanghai
n. 上海
Shanghai is a large city.
上海是一个大城市。

Our office has removed to Shanghai from Beijing.
我们的办公室已从北京迁到上海。
shan't
是shall not的缩写
暂无例句
shanty(pl.: shanties)
n. 临时小屋(简陋小屋)
The soldier rigged up a shanty for a night's rest.
士兵们临时胡乱搭起了一间小屋过夜。

A trip through the shanty town brought home to me just how poor the people are.
棚户区之行使我深切地感到那里的人民何等的贫穷。
shape(pt.: shaped, pp.: shaped, prp.: shaping, pl.: shapes)
n. 形状,定形,身材

v. 定形,使...成形,塑造
It was the Greeks who shaped the thinking of Western man.
正是希腊人影响了西方人的思维。

This island is triangular in shape.
这个岛的外形呈三角形。
shapeless
a. 无形状的(不象样的)
Air is shapeless.
空气是没有定形的。

The apprehension she had felt had been shapeless.
她感到一种难以名状的恐惧。
shaper
n. 整形器(牛头刨床,脉冲形成电路,造型者)
暂无例句
shard
n. 碎片(薄硬壳)
暂无例句
share
n. 部份,股份,分担

v. 共享,共有,分配
If you want a share of the pay, you'll have to do your fair share of the work.
要是你想得到一份报酬,你就必须做好你该分担的那一份工作。

She's got all her money in stocks and shares.
她所有的钱都投放到股票里去了。
sharecrop(pt.: sharecropped, pp.: sharecropped, prp.: sharecropping)
v. 作佃农耕种
暂无例句
shareholder(pl.: shareholders)
n. 股东
He resigned in the face of mounting pressure from the shareholder.
面临来自股东们日益增长的压力,他辞职了。

The principal shareholder ask for a meeting.
主要股东们要求召开会议。
sharing
共享
The condition of sharing similar interests, ideals, or experiences, as by reason of profession, religion, or nationality.
会社,团体由于职业、宗教或民族的原因而共享相似利益、理想或经历

The name given to the members of the same LAN, sharing the same programs and files, and, most likely, coordinating tasks and work load.
给同一局域网中所有成员取定的名称,这些成员共享同样的程序和文件,并很可能相互间要协调任务和工作负荷。
shark
n. 鲨鱼
That shark lent me money at very high interest rate.
那个贪婪狡猾的人以很高的利率借给我钱。

The shark is dangerous to swimmers.
鲨鱼对游泳的人来说很危险。
sharp(pt.: sharped, pp.: sharped, prp.: sharping, pl.: sharps)
a. 刺耳的,锋利的,急剧的

ad. [时刻]正,准

夏普(财富500强公司之一,总部所在地日本,主要经营电子电气)
It was very sharp of you to have noticed that.
你注意到了这一点是够机灵的。

That woman has a very sharp tongue.
那个女人说话非常尖刻。
sharpen(pt.: sharpened, pp.: sharpened, prp.: sharpening)
v. 使...尖锐,变为锐利
Generations of urban living sharpened their wits.
世代居住在城市里使他们磨练了才智。

The soldiers sharpened up their knives.
战士们把刀磨得锋利。
sharpener
n. 研磨者,削的人,研磨工具
暂无例句
sharp-eyed
a. 目光敏锐的
A ,sharp-eyed police officer spotted the stolen car.
那个目光敏锐的警察发现了那辆被盗的汽车.
sharply
ad. 锐利地,严厉地,厉害地
The memory remains sharply engraved on my mind.
这件事仍然深深地铭刻在我心中。

Romanian-born sculptor who settled in Paris in1904. He broke sharply with the realist tradition, making abstract sculptures, chiefly in metal and stone, of great geometric simplicity.
布兰诺西,康斯坦丁1876-1957罗马尼亚裔雕刻家,于1904年定居于巴黎。他鲜明地打破现实主义传统,主要用金属和石头为材料创作了极简单明快的几何造型的抽象雕塑
sharpness
n. 锐利,严厉,疾速
As he calmed down, the sharpness went out of his speech.
他冷静下来,说话时火气也就减退了。

Something resembling a nail in shape, sharpness, or use.
钉状物在形状、锋利度或应用上类似指甲的东西
shatter(pt.: shattered, pp.: shattered, prp.: shattering, pl.: shatters)
n. 碎片,乱七八糟的状态

v. 打碎,破掉
My dreams have been shattered.
我的梦想已经破灭了。

The glass shattered.
这杯子碎了。
shave(pt.: shaved, pp.: shaved, prp.: shaving, pl.: shaves)
n. 修面,刮胡子,惊险的免脱

v. 修面,剃,掠过
He had a shave and a bath.
他刮了脸,又洗了澡。

We could shave prices a little.
我们可以稍微削减点价格。
shaving(pl.: shavings)
n. 剃(须),修面
His shaving mirror was covered with condensation.
他的剃须镜上有一层小水珠.

He cut himself/his face shaving.
他刮胡须时割破了脸.
shavings
n. 刨花
Slender, curved wood shavings used especially for packing.
细刨花尤用于包装的细长而弯曲的薄木屑

A structural material made of wood fragments, such as chips or shavings, that are mechanically pressed into sheet form and bonded together with resin.
碎料板由碎木,如木屑或创花制成的一种结构材料,用合成树脂粘合在一起并用机器压成板状
Shaw
n. 杂木林,林薮
George Bernard Shaw was well-known by his initials GBS.
人们对萧伯纳姓名的首字母GBS非常熟悉.

Shaw was an artist with a difference.
萧是个与众不同的艺术家啊。
shawl(pt.: shawled, pp.: shawled, prp.: shawling, pl.: shawls)
n. 披肩,围巾
I gave her a knitted shawl as a Christmas gift.
我送给她一条编织的披肩作圣诞礼物。

She gathered the shawl round her/round her shoulders.
她用披肩把自己[肩头]裹紧.
she
pron. 她
She is my sister.
她是我姐姐。

She can speak Japanese as well as English.
她会说日语和英语。
sheaf(pl.: sheaves)
n. 束

v. 捆,束
The speaker had a sheaf of notes on the desk in front of him.
演讲者在他面前的桌子上放着一叠笔记。
shear(pt.: sheared, pp.: sheared, prp.: shearing, pl.: shears)
n. 修剪,剪下的东西,羊的一岁

v. 修剪,割,剥夺
All her curls have been shorn off.
她的一头卷发被剪得精光。

With a few quick snips of the shears he pruned the bush.
他用大剪刀几下子就把灌木给修剪好了.
shears
n. 大剪刀, 剪床
He is cutting the branches with a pair of shears.
他正用一把大剪刀剪树枝。

One that cuts, shears, or clips.
修剪工切、剪或削的人
sheath(pl.: sheaths)
n. 鞘,叶鞘,翅鞘
The sheath of connective tissue enclosing a bundle of nerve fibers.
经来膜包裹住神经纤维的膜状结缔组织

The innermost layer of the cortex that forms a sheath around the vascular tissue of roots and some stems.
内皮层皮层的最内层,在根、茎的导管组织周围形成一道叶鞘(茎衣)
sheathe(pt.: sheathed, pp.: sheathed, prp.: sheathing)
v. 包,插入鞘,覆

vt. 包,盖
He sheathed his sword.
他把剑插进鞘里.

The two opponents decided at last to sheathe the sword and met at a dinner given by their friend.
这两个对手终于决定讲和,在朋友举行的晚宴上会面了。
shed(pt.: shed, pp.: shed, prp.: shedding)
n. 车棚,小屋,脱落之物

v. 使...流出,放射,脱毛
Where is the tool shed?
工具棚在哪?

It's too late to change your mind now; so there is no point in shedding tears.
你现在改变主意已经太迟了,所以为此而伤心落泪是毫无用处的。
she'd
(=she had,she would)
暂无例句
sheen(pt.: sheened, pp.: sheened, prp.: sheening)
n. 光辉,光彩,光泽

a. 光辉的,发光的,有光泽的
Her face glowed with a healthy red sheen.
她的脸上闪着健康的红光。

The pearly sheen absorbed many people.
珍珠的光泽吸引了很多人。
sheep(pl.: sheep)
n. 羊,绵羊
He is as timid as a sheep.
他象绵羊一样怯懦。

Will the hedge keep the sheep out of the field?
这篱笆能将羊群挡在田地外面吗?
sheepish
a. 胆怯的
暂无例句
sheer
a. 绝对的,全然的,峻峭的

v. 躲开,躲避,使...避开

ad. 完全,全然,峻峭
It's a sheer waste of time.
这纯粹是浪费时间。

The ground dropped away sheer at our feet.
我们脚下的地面垂直地陷落下去。
sheet(pt.: sheeted, pp.: sheeted, prp.: sheeting, pl.: sheets)
n. 床单,张,片

v. 盖上被单,遍布
They wrapped fish and chips in a sheet of newspaper.
他们把鱼和马铃薯片用一张报纸包起来。

The rain was coming down in sheets.
大雨滂沱而下。
sheets
pl.被单,被褥
Give the sheets a good boil to get them white.
把被单好好煮一煮,好让它们白一些。

The child had been sleeping face down. His mother turned him up and tucked up the sheets.
那孩子趴着睡觉,她母亲把他翻过身,然后塞好被单。
Sheffield
谢菲尔德
暂无例句
sheik
n. (阿拉伯人的)家长,族长,酋长
暂无例句
sheila
n. 姑娘,小姐
Sheila was the first to arrive.
希拉是第一个到达的.

Sheila is very clever but rather backward in expressing her ideas.
希拉很聪明, 然而在表达思想时却有些腼腆.
shelf(pl.: shelves)
n. 架子
There were a lot of books on the shelves along the walls.
靠墙的书架上有许多书。

This shelf was made of synthetic resin.
这个架子是合成树脂做的。
shell(pt.: shelled, pp.: shelled, prp.: shelling, pl.: shells)
n. 贝壳,壳,外形

v. 去壳,脱落

n.[计算机] DOS命令 : 安装备用的COMMAND.COM文件, 并改变环境尺寸
She was shelling peas.
她在剥豌豆荚。

There is an ornament made of shells on the wall.
墙上有一个贝壳做成的装饰品。
she'll
(=she will,she shall)
暂无例句
shellfish(pl.: shellfishes)
n. 贝,甲壳类动物
The idea of eating raw shellfish nauseates me.
我一想到吃生贝就恶心.

A rich, creamy soup made from meat, fish, or shellfish.
虾味奶油浓汤一种由肉、鱼或贝壳制成的含大量奶油的浓汤
shelter(pt.: sheltered, pp.: sheltered, prp.: sheltering, pl.: shelters)
n. 庇护所,避难所,庇护

v. 庇护,保护,隐匿
In the storm I took shelter under the tree.
暴风雨时,我正在树下躲避。

These plants must be sheltered from direct sunlight.
这种植物必须遮起来,免受阳光直射。
sheltered
a. 受保护的;受庇护的
These plants must be sheltered from direct sunlight.
这种植物必须遮起来,免受阳光直射。

A sheltered place, especially a greenhouse, used for the cultivation of orange trees in cool climates.
培桔暖棚用于在较凉天气下培植桔树的有遮掩物的地方,尤指暖棚
shelve
v. 搁置
Those rare books are shelved in the East Library.
那些珍贵的书籍都放在图书馆东馆的架子上。

They had to shelve their holiday plans because their son was ill.
他们不得不把度假计划搁置,因为他们的儿子病了。
shelves
n. 架

v. 装架
He chose a book at a venture from the shelves.
他从书架上随便挑了一本书。

The river-bottom shelves here.
河底从这里呈缓坡倾斜.
shepherd(pt.: shepherded, pp.: shepherded, prp.: shepherding, pl.: shepherds)
n. 牧羊者,牧师,指导者

v. 看守,领导,指导
The teacher was shepherding the group of children into the bus.
老师照管着一群孩子上公共汽车。

The poor boy was hired as a shepherd when he was only ten.
这个贫穷的小男孩在他十岁的时候就被雇为羊倌。
sherbet
n. 冰果子露
暂无例句
Sheridan
谢里登(英国作家)
暂无例句
sheriff(pl.: sheriffs)
n. 郡治安官,州长
The sheriff ordered the policemen to gather.
警察局长命令警察集合。

An official who assists a British sheriff and who has the power to execute writs, processes, and arrests.
司法官协助英国执行官的官员,有权执行令状、发传票以及逮捕
Sherpa(pl.: Sherpas)
n. 夏尔巴人(西藏的一个种族)
暂无例句
sherry(pl.: sherries)
n. 雪利酒
Will you have a glass of sherry as partaker?
你愿和我一起喝杯雪莉酒吗?

Let's have a drink to christen our new sherry glasses.
让我们为使用新的雪利酒杯喝点儿酒。
shibboleth
n. 口令
暂无例句
shield(pt.: shielded, pp.: shielded, prp.: shielding, pl.: shields)
n. 盾,防卫物

v. 保护,遮蔽
The shield protected him from the blows of his enemy.
这盾牌保护他免受敌人的打击。

Motorcyclists must wear helmets to shield them from injury.
摩托车手必须戴头盔保护自己免受伤害。
shielding
n. 防护(防护层)

a. 屏蔽的(防护的)
The shield protected him from the blows of his enemy.
这盾牌保护他免受敌人的打击。

Motorcyclists must wear helmets to shield them from injury.
摩托车手必须戴头盔保护自己免受伤害。
shift(pt.: shifted, pp.: shifted, prp.: shifting, pl.: shifts)
n. 变化,移动,接班

v. 改变,移转
A sudden shift in the wind warned of the coming storm.
风向的突然转变预示着暴风雨即将来临。

The Left is shifting its ground.
左派正在改变立场。
Shift key
换档键
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shifting
n. 狡猾
The Left is shifting its ground.
左派正在改变立场。

It's hard work shifting snow.
清除积雪是很吃力的工作.
shiftless
a. 无计谋的,不中用的,无能的
A lazy or shiftless person, especially one who seeks to live solely by the support of others.
懒鬼,游手好闲的人一个懒惰或得过且过的人,尤指靠别人施舍过生活的人
shifty
a. 诡诈的
A shifty, dishonest person; a trickster.
骗子惯耍花招的、不诚实的人;骗子
shilling(pl.: shillings)
n. 先令
Twenty shillings were equal to one pound before 1971.
1971年前,二十先令等于一英镑。

A gold coin issued in England from1663 to1813 and worth one pound and one shilling.
畿尼1663年到1813年之间英国发行的金币,价值相当于一磅一先令
shimmer(pt.: shimmered, pp.: shimmered, prp.: shimmering)
n. 微光,闪光

v. 发闪烁之光
The hot pavement sent up shimmers.
晒热的道路浮起热气晃动的景象。
shin(pt.: shinned, pp.: shinned, prp.: shinning, pl.: shins)
n. 胫骨

vt 攀
I got kicked on the shin.
我的胫骨被踢了一脚。

His elbow was poking through his torn shin sleeve.
他的肘从衬衫的破袖子中露出。
shindy(pl.: shindies)
n. 吵闹,盛大舞会
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shine(pt.: shone, pp.: shone, prp.: shining, pl.: shines)
n. 光泽,阳光

v. 使发光,发亮
The curtain was suddenly drawn and a bright light shone in.
突然窗帘拉了开来,一道强光照了进来。

Would you put a good shine on these boots?
你把这些靴子好好擦一下好吗?
shingle
n. 木瓦(小圆石)

vt 盖以木瓦(挤压,锻铁)
I prefer a sandy beach to a shingle one.
我喜欢沙滩,不喜欢遍布小石子的海滩.

The roof of our house is covered by shingles.
我家的屋顶是用木瓦铺的。
shining
a. 光亮的,华丽的

vbl. 闪烁,发亮
The kitchen's stone floor was shining with moisture.
厨房的石板地受了潮闪闪发亮。

Shining brilliantly; very bright.
光亮的灿烂地闪耀的;非常明亮的
shiny
a. 有光泽的,发光的,辉煌的
He puts grease on his hair to make it shiny.
他给头发擦上发油使它发亮。

He has a shiny bald pate.
他是个亮光光的秃顶。
ship(pt.: shipped, pp.: shipped, prp.: shipping, pl.: ships)
n. 船,舰

v. 以船运送,乘船,运送
The oil company will ship out piping and heavy equipment.
这家石油公司将用船运出输油管道和重型设备。

The ship was due to sail the following morning.
这艘船定于第二天启航。
shipbuilding
n. 造船
The government is trying to attract more investment into the shipbuilding industry.
政府正在试图吸引更多资金投资到造船业方面来。

A fall in demand for oil tankers has put/placed thousands of jobs in the shipbuilding industry in jeopardy.
油轮需求量下降使造船业成千上万的工作职位受到威胁.
shipment(pl.: shipments)
n. 装船,出货
The merchant had received a shipment of tea.
这个商人收到了一船茶叶。

The goods were inspected by the China Commodity Inspection Bureau before shipment.
这批货在装船前由中国商品检验局进行过检验。
shipping
n. 船运(发货,运输,乘船)
We agree to postpone the shipping date, considering (that) there is no steamer recently.
由于(考虑到)最近无船,我们同意推迟装期。

A box for shipping fruit or vegetables.
果箱,蔬菜箱用来运输水果或蔬菜的包装箱
shipshape
a. 整洁的,井然有序的
The large room where the boys slept was all shipshape and Bristol fashion for the visitors inspection. It was tidier than I had ever seen it before.
为了让访问者参观,男孩子们的大寝室弄得很整齐。它要比我们以前看到的更加整齐。

I get the house all shipshape while he is away.
他不在的时候,我把房子打扫得乾乾净净,整整齐齐。
shipwreck(pt.: shipwrecked, pp.: shipwrecked, prp.: shipwrecking, pl.: shipwrecks)
n. 遇难船,海难

v. 遇海难,破减
The shipwrecked sailors were rescued by helicopter.
遭遇海难的水手已经被直升机救起。

The news of shipwreck soon spread out widely.
船只失事的消息很快就广泛地传开了。
shipwright
n. 造船者
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shipyard(pl.: shipyards)
n. 造船所
A new-type ocean-going freighter is being laid down at that shipyard.
一艘新型的远洋货轮正在那家船厂建造。

Two hundred redundancies were announced in the shipyards.
造船厂公布削减二百名工人.
shire(pl.: shires)
n. (常pl.)(英)郡
The tory party is very strong in the shire.
保守党在农村各郡势力很强。

I can wear a red tie with a pink shire if I want to. What of it?
我愿意的话,我可以扎红色领带,穿粉红色衬衫,那又有什么不行呢?
shirk(pt.: shirked, pp.: shirked, prp.: shirking)
v. 逃避,规避
You're supposed to tidy up, so stop shirking and do it!
要你来整理就别躲著了, 干吧!

She is shirking going to the dentist.
她躲著不愿意去治牙.
Shirley
n. 雪莉(女子名)
Shirley will try out for the lead in the play.
雪莉将参加该剧主角的选拔演出。

Shirley had to make over her dress because it was too big.
那件衣服太大了,雪莉只好把它改一下。
shirt(pl.: shirts)
n. 衬衫
My husband has several shirts of different colors.
我丈夫有好几件颜色不同的衬衫。

Would you sew this button onto my shirt?
请你把这颗纽扣缝到我的衬衫上好吗?
shirttail
n. 衬衣下摆
暂无例句
shit(pt.: shit, pp.: shit, prp.: shitting, pl.: shits)
v. 拉屎

n. 粪,屎

int. 狗屁!
That little shit stole my money.
那个小混蛋把我的钱偷走了.

He doesn't give a shit about anybody else.
他对别人漠不关心.
shiver
vt. 颤动(碎裂)

n. 冷颤(碎块)
The child shivered from the cold.
这孩子冷得发抖。

I could not repress a shiver whenever I thought of him.
我一想到他就忍不住颤抖。
shivery
a. 寒冷的
I feel shivery and I have gotten a sore throat.
我觉得怕冷发抖,而且喉咙疼痛。
shoal
a. 浅的

n. 鱼群

v. 浅滩
Shoals of tourists come here in the summer.
这里夏季常有大批游客。

The boat struck a shoal and fetched up all standing.
那艘船撞上浅滩突然停了下来。
shock
n. 震动,冲突,震惊

v. 震动,冲突,使...受电击
Anyone touching that wire could get badly shocked.
任何人碰到那根电线都会遭到严重的电击。

His death was a great shock to us all.
他的死使我们大家都大为震惊。
shocked
a. 震惊的,震撼的
His behavior was, in a word, shocking.
总之,他的行为是令人震惊的。

Anyone touching that wire could get badly shocked.
任何人碰到那根电线都会遭到严重的电击。
shocking
a. 可怕的,过份的
Causing shock or horror; gruesome.
可怕的导致惊吓或恐惧的;可憎的

What a shocking state of affairs!
局势真惊人哪!
shoddy(pl.: shoddies)
n. 次品

a. 劣质的
Our new washing-machine keeps breaking down it's entirely due to shoddy workmanship.
我们的新洗衣机老出毛病--完全是因为做的质量太差。

That salesman really took us for a ride, these goods are very shoddy.
那个推销员真的欺骗了我们,这些都是劣质商品。
shoe(pt.: shod, pp.: shod, prp.: shoeing, pl.: shoes)
n. 鞋
The shoes are a perfect fit.
这双鞋子穿着非常合脚。

I wouldn't like to be in your shoes if they find out what you're doing.
要是人家发现你现在干的这件事,我可不愿设想你得有多倒霉。
shoelace
n. 鞋带
暂无例句
shoemaker(pl.: shoemakers)
n. 鞋匠
Adam Smith is a famous shoemaker in town.
亚当·史密斯是镇上有名的鞋匠。
shoes
n. 鞋子
The shoes are a perfect fit.
这双鞋子穿着非常合脚。

Her shoes chafed the skin on her feet.
鞋子擦破了她脚上的皮肤。
shoestring(pl.: shoestrings)
a. 小本经营的

n. 零星资本,小额资本
He started his business on a shoestring. It took a lot of hard work and clever planning to build up it up to where it is today.
他的公司是小本经营开办起来的,经过不少的艰苦劳动和苦心规划,才发展到今天这个样子。

He missed an attempt for a shoestring catch and the ball rolled to the bullpen.
他错过了球快落地时抢接的机会,球滚到场外替补队热身区去了。
shone
shine 的过去式(分词)
The moonlight shone on the calm sea.
月光映在平静的海面上。

The curtain was suddenly drawn and a bright light shone in.
突然窗帘拉了开来,一道强光照了进来。
shook
shake的过去式
He shook his head in disapproval.
他摇了摇头表示反对。

They shook hands with each other and then sat down.
他们握了握手, 然后坐了下来。
shoot(pt.: shot, pp.: shot, prp.: shooting, pl.: shoots)
n. 射击,芽,发射

v. 射击,发出,发芽
He invited us to his country estate for a weekend shoot.
他邀请我们到他乡下的庄园去过一次打猎的周末。

The film was shot in black and white.
这部电影拍成了黑白片。
shooter
n. 射手,狩猎者,枪炮
A large playing marble, often used as the shooter.
大弹子经常用来击打其它弹子的大理石弹子
shooting
n. 发射,猎场
This is just a toy gun: it doesn't shoot.
这只是玩具枪, 不能发射子弹.

People are indignant by their shooting of innocent civilians.
对于他们枪杀无辜平民,人们感到义愤填膺。
shooting gallery
打靶场
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shooting star
流星
Do you wish when you see a shooting star?
你看见流星时提出愿望吗?
shoots
n. 嫩枝
New buildings sprang up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
新的建筑物如雨后春笋般大批出现。

The trees send out new shoots in spring.
春天绿树发新芽。
shop(pt.: shopped, pp.: shopped, prp.: shopping, pl.: shops)
n. 商店

v. 购物
The local dress shop is having a sale.
附近的时装店正在大拍卖。

I usually go shopping on Sundays.
我通常星期天购物。
shopkeeper(pl.: shopkeepers)
n. 店主
For the old lady buying the daily newspaper soon became an end in itself, since she really just wanted to chat with the shopkeeper.
那老太太每天去买报纸, 不多时便觉乐在其中, 因为她主要是想和店主聊天.

The shopkeeper knocked10% off the bill.
主人从帐单中减去10%。
shoplift(pt.: shoplifted, pp.: shoplifted, prp.: shoplifting)
vt, vi. 从商店中偷商品
I accept that he was caught shoplifting but there's no need to keep rubbing his nose in it.
我承认他在冒充顾客进商店行窃时被抓住过,但也没必要老是提起他的过失行为。
shoplifter(pl.: shoplifters)
n. 在商店中行窃的小偷
暂无例句
shopper
n. 购物者,顾客
An indiscriminate shopper; indiscriminate taste in music.
无选择的购物者;在音乐上无特殊品味的

The shopper is showered with broken glass from the explosion.
炸碎的玻璃劈头盖脸地落到购物顾客的身上。
shopping
n. 购物
I went out on a shopping spree.
我出去疯狂地购物。

You may go grass skiing, bicycle riding, or shopping on the weekend.
周末你可以去滑草,骑脚踏车,或购物。
shopping center
n. 购物中心, 商店区
The land is destined for a new shopping center.
这块地已被划作为营建一个新购物中心之用。

It's sad to see the old museum being taken down to make way for a new shopping center.
看着将老博物馆拆除来建新购物中心,真令人伤心。
shopping mall
n. 大型购物中心
暂无例句
shopworn
a. 陈旧的
暂无例句
shore
n. 岸,滨

vt. (up)支撑,支持
We found many beautiful shells on the shore.
我们在岸边找到了好多美丽的贝壳。

The villagers shored up sagging huts.
村民们撑起摇摇欲坠的茅棚。
shorn
shear的过去分词
The room looked bare, shorn of its rich furnishings.
这个房间除去了豪华的家具以後, 看上去光秃秃的.

He was shorn of his privileges.
他的特权被剥夺了。
short(pl.: shorts)
a. 短的,矮的

n. 短裤

adv. 短暂地;突然地,急地
The driver stopped short when the children ran into the street.
小孩跑进街道时,司机猛然煞车。

He seems much shorter without his shoes on.
他没穿鞋,看上去矮多了。
short circuit
n. 短路,漏电
The lights short-circuited when I joined up the wires.
我一接上电线,电灯就短路了。

You've short-circuited the washing-machine.
你把洗衣机弄短路了.
short story
短篇小说
This is a short story whose easy style I love very much.
这是一则短篇小说,我很喜欢它那简单的笔调。

He brightened up at the mention of his son's success as a short story writer.
提到他儿子作为一个短篇小说作家是成功的,他就喜形于色。
shortage(pl.: shortages)
n. 不足,缺少
The war was lost because of a shortage of munitions.
战争因军火不足而失败。

The company's main problem is the shortage of skilled personnel.
这家公司的主要问题是缺少有技术的人员。
short-circuit(prp.: short-circuiting)
v. 使...不工作

vt. 使简短
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shortcoming(pl.: shortcomings)
n. 短处,缺点
No matter who point out our shortcoming, we will correct them.
不管谁指出我们的缺点,我们都改正。

Donna is sensible of his shortcoming.
唐纳知道他自己的缺点。
shortcut
n. 捷径
暂无例句
shorten(pt.: shortened, pp.: shortened, prp.: shortening)
v. 弄短,变短
She shortened the shirt by an inch.
她把衬衫截短了一英寸。

My teacher asked me to shorten the report to one page.
老师让我把报告缩短为一页。
shortening
n. 缩短
An abnormal, often permanent shortening, as of muscle or scar tissue, that results in distortion or deformity, especially of a joint of the body.
挛缩一种异常且常为永久性的缩短,如肌肉或瘢痕组织,会导致扭曲或变形,特别是身体关节处

Surgical shortening or reshaping of the nose.
鼻部整形术外科手术中鼻子的整形或截短
shortfall
n. 不足之量,差额
暂无例句
shorthand
n. 速记
You know how I loathe typing and shorthand.
你知道我多么讨厌打字和速记。

His farewell speech was transcribed from shorthand notes.
他的告别演说是由速记转译而成的。
short-lived
a. 短命的, 短暂的, 短期的, 无常的
暂无例句
shortly
ad. 立刻,马上
The movie was over shortly before six.
电影在六点钟不到就结束了。

She died in an accident shortly afterwards.
不久以后,她就在一次事故中丧生。
shortness
n. 短小,简略,不足
暂无例句
short-range
a. 短程的,短期间的
暂无例句
shorts(pl.: shorts)
n. 短裤
This pair of pant was converted into shorts.
这条裤子被改成了短裤。

Pants, such as blue jeans, made into shorts by cutting off part of the legs.
毛边短裤长裤,如蓝布牛仔裤,通过截去裤腿的一部分而制成的短裤
shortsighted
a. 近视的
He was too shortsighted to focus on the object.
他由於近视过深而无法把视力焦点对准在该物体上。

He is shortsighted.
他是近视眼。
short-term
a. 短期的
暂无例句
shot
n. 炮弹,射击,射手

v. 射击,发出,发芽

vbl. 射击,发出,发芽
I heard a shot in his room.
我听到他的房间内一声枪响。

He won the golf match by two shots.
他以两杆的成绩赢得了这场高尔夫球赛。
shot put
n. [体]推铅球, 铅球的一次投射
暂无例句
shotgun(pt.: shotguned, pp.: shotguned, prp.: shotguning, pl.: shotguns)
n. 猎枪
A shotgun leans against the table.
桌子跟前靠着一支猎枪。

Willie accidentally lets off his father's shotgun and made a hole in the wall.
威利玩他父亲的手枪时不小心走火了, 把墙壁打出一个洞。
should
conj. 应该,将要
I knew if I kept at it I should succeed.
我知道如果我坚持下去就会成功。

You really ought to/should do something about that cough!
你咳嗽那麽厉害, 真得治一治了!
shoulder(pt.: shouldered, pp.: shouldered, prp.: shouldering, pl.: shoulders)
n. 肩膀

v. 肩负,承担

vt. 承担,肩负
The soldiers shouldered their kit and moved on.
士兵们背起行装,继续前进。

The boy had a parrot on his right shoulder.
男孩把一只鹦鹉放在右肩上。
shoulders
割面肩
Her wavy hair fell in loose wisps and loops upon her shoulders.
她那一头波浪般的长发一簇簇一圈圈地散垂在肩上。

The officer wears sashes on his shoulders.
这名军官的肩上佩戴着肩带。
shouldn't
(=should not) 不应...
暂无例句
shout(pt.: shouted, pp.: shouted, prp.: shouting, pl.: shouts)
n. 呼喊,突发的大笑

v. 呼喊,高声谈笑,玩乐
His news was greeted with shouts of joy.
大家都对他的消息报以欢呼。

The children on the sand were shouting with excitement.
沙滩上的孩子们兴奋得大喊大叫。
shove(pt.: shoved, pp.: shoved, prp.: shoving)
n. 推,挤

v. 推挤,放置,撞
He started shoving clothes into drawers.
他开始把衣服乱塞在抽屉里。

Don't try to shove all the work onto me!
别把工作都推给我!
shovel(pt.: shoveled, pp.: shoveled, prp.: shoveling, pl.: shovels)
n. 铲(挖斗机,一铲的量)

vt 铲(挖,舀)
He put a shovel of coal on to the fire.
他往火炉里加了一铲煤。

They were shoveling food into their mouths.
他们正大口大口地往嘴里塞食物。
shovelful(pl.: shovelfuls)
n. 满铲(一铲的量,一锹的量)
He put a shovelful of snow in Kate's bed as a practical joke.
他把一铲雪放在凯特的床上,以此来开玩笑。
show(pt.: showed, pp.: shown, prp.: showing, pl.: shows)
n. 显示,表现,表演

v. 表示,显现,展现
One evening the school showed a cowboy film.
有天晚上学校放映了一部西部片。

The leader rarely shows herself in public.
这位领导她很少在公众场合露面。
show business
娱乐业,演艺生意
For this old trouper there is still no business like show business.
对这位老剧团演员来说仍然是娱乐性行业最好。
showcase(pt.: showcased, pp.: showcased, prp.: showcasing, pl.: showcases)
n. (玻璃)陈列柜,陈列橱
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showdown(pl.: showdowns)
n. 摊牌
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shower(pt.: showered, pp.: showered, prp.: showering, pl.: showers)
n. 阵雨,淋浴

v. 淋浴,淋湿,下骤雨
Dates showered down when we shook the tree.
我们摇树时,枣子纷纷落下。

The dancer was showered with praise.
那个跳舞的人备受称赞。
showing
显示,放映
Possessing or showing knowledge or intelligence; perceptive and well-informed.
有见识的,知识渊博的掌握或显示出知识或智力的;有洞察力的而且见识广的

Stop showing off in front of everybody.
别再在大伙跟前卖弄了。
showman(pl.: showmen)
n. 马戏团的老板,玩杂耍的
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shown
show的过去分词
In his youth, he had shown great promise.
他在青少年时代就显得很有出息。

The girls screamed when the grisly remains of the half-eaten corpses on the screen were shown.
当屏幕上显示出尸体被吃掉一半的恐怖残骸时,女孩子们尖叫起来。
showpiece
n. 展览品(供展览的样品)
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showroom
n. 陈列室
Police restored the stolen jewels to the showroom.
警方将被盗的珠宝交还给了陈列室.

Our entire range of cars is now on view at your local showroom.
我们各种型号的汽车现正在贵区陈列室里展出。
showy
a. 鲜艳的,显眼的
A bauble is a showy ornament of little value.
廉价珠宝是华而不实的装饰品。

A showy manner or display.
炫耀炫耀的态度或展示
shrank
shrink的过去式
As he moved threateningly forward she shrank (back) from him.
他步步逼近, 把她吓得直(向後)退缩.

The dough shrank slowly in the cold air.
面团在冷空气中慢慢收缩了.
shred(pt.: shredded, pp.: shredded, prp.: shredding, pl.: shreds)
n. 碎布条,细片,些少

v. 撕成碎片,变成碎片
I was shredding top-secret documents at that time.
我当时正把机密文件切碎。

The jacket was torn to shreds by the barbed wire.
那件夹克让铁丝网给戳破了。
shredder(pl.: shredders)
碎纸机
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shrew(pl.: shrews)
n. 悍妇,泼妇
People called her shrew.
人们叫她泼妇。
shrewd
a. 精明的
He is a shrewd and sometimes ruthless adversary.
他是个精明的、有时候冷酷无情的对手。

It was a shrewd assessment and probably pretty close to the truth.
这个评估很有道理,可能相当正确。
shriek(pt.: shrieked, pp.: shrieked, prp.: shrieking, pl.: shrieks)
n. 尖叫,叫喊

v. 尖叫
My sister gave a shriek of delight.
我妹妹高兴地尖叫起来。

She shrieked in alarm.
她惊恐地尖叫起来。
shrill(pt.: shrilled, pp.: shrilled, prp.: shrilling, pl.: shrills)
n. 尖锐的声音

a. 尖锐的,刺耳的

v. 用尖锐的声音说,发出刺耳声
Shrill protests about the new taxes filled the air.
广播中充斥着对新税法的尖锐抗议。

The boys broke into shrill, excited cheering.
男孩子们突然迸发出刺耳的兴奋的欢呼声。
shrilly
ad. 尖声地
The monkeys cry (out) shrilly when they see danger.
猴子遇到危险时尖声大叫.
shrimp(pt.: shrimped, pp.: shrimped, prp.: shrimping, pl.: shrimp)
n. 虾
Jumbo shrimp; a jumbo jet.
大虾;巨型喷气式飞机

Fruit cocktail; shrimp cocktail.
水果鸡尾酒;河虾鸡尾酒
shrine(pt.: shrined, pp.: shrined, prp.: shrining, pl.: shrines)
n. 圣地,神龛,庙

v. 将...置于神龛内
Florence is the shrine of the Renaissance.
佛罗伦萨是文艺复兴的圣地。

A religious building of the Far East, especially a many-storied Buddhist tower, erected as a memorial or shrine.
塔,宝塔一种远东的宗教建筑,尤指一种多层的佛塔,作为纪念塔或神龛而建立
shrink(pt.: shrank, pp.: shrunk, prp.: shrinking, pl.: shrinks)
n. 收缩,萎缩

v. 收缩,退缩,萎缩
He had a tendency to shrink up whenever attention was focused on him.
当别人注意他时,他就会退缩一旁。

The economy is shrinking instead of growing.
经济正在萎缩而不是在增长中。
shrinkage
n. 收缩,缩小,减低
Shrinkage or contraction of the protoplasm away from the wall of a living plant or bacterial cell, caused by loss of water through osmosis.
胞质皱缩通过渗透作用由于缺水引起的活植细胞或细菌的细胞质的皱缩或收缩,并与细胞壁分离

As a result of shrinkage, the shirt is now too small to wear.
由于洗后缩小,那件衬衫现在小得不能穿了。
shrinking
a. 畏缩的,犹豫不决的
The economy is shrinking instead of growing.
经济正在萎缩而不是在增长中。

She's no shrinking violet always ready to speak up for herself.
她可不胆小--任何场合都能为自己说话.
shrivel(pt.: shriveled, pp.: shriveled, prp.: shriveling)
v. 枯萎,皱缩

vi. 枯萎,干枯
The leaves shriveled up in the sun.
叶子在阳光下都蔫了。

The dry air shrivels the leather.
因空气干燥皮子都皱了。
shroud(pt.: shrouded, pp.: shrouded, prp.: shrouding, pl.: shrouds)
n. 寿衣,覆盖物,船之横桅索

v. 包以尸衣,遮蔽,隐藏
The doctor wanted us to use the sheet for a shroud.
医生想让我们用床单当裹尸布。

The whole jail was shrouded in darkness.
整座监狱笼罩在黑暗之中。
shrub(pl.: shrubs)
n. 灌木
The naughty boy hid the books in the shrub.
这个淘气的孩子把书藏在了灌木丛里。

Resembling a shrub, especially in having woody stems and branches.
灌木状的类似灌木的,尤指有木质树干或树枝
shrubbery(pl.: shrubberies)
n. 灌木,灌木林
A secluded mansion, islanded by shrubbery and fences.
用灌木丛和篱笆隔开的一座幽独的大宅
shrug(pt.: shrugged, pp.: shrugged, prp.: shrugging, pl.: shrugs)
n. 耸肩

v. 耸肩
She gave a shrug and walked away.
她耸了耸肩就离开了。

I really admire the way she is able to shrug off unfair criticism.
我很佩服她能对错误的批评意见不予理会。
shrunken
v. 使...收缩

a. 缩拢的
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shuck(pt.: shucked, pp.: shucked, prp.: shucking)
n. (植物的)壳,夹,无用之物
He must shuck off the bad habits.
他应该改掉过去的坏习惯。

It's not worth shucks.
那种东西一文不值。
shudder(pt.: shuddered, pp.: shuddered, prp.: shuddering, pl.: shudders)
n. 战悚,发抖

v. 战悚,发抖
She shuddered at the sight of the dead body.
她一看到死尸就战栗起来。

He shuddered with cold.
他冷得发抖。
shuffle(pt.: shuffled, pp.: shuffled, prp.: shuffling, pl.: shuffles)
n. 拖著脚走,洗纸牌

v. 拖曳,慢吞吞地走
Who is going to shuffle?
该谁洗牌了?

Don't shuffle, give me a clear answer.
别支支吾吾,给我一个明确的答复。
shun(pt.: shunned, pp.: shunned, prp.: shunning)
v. 避开,规避,避免
This recluse shunned all company.
这位隐士不与任何人来往。

His friends shunned him.
他的朋友都避开他。
shunt(pt.: shunted, pp.: shunted, prp.: shunting)
vt. 分路(调车,推给别人,拖延)

n. 分路(转辙器,调轨)
She tried to shunt the blame onto Miss Williams.
她试图把责任推至威廉姆斯小姐身上。

Can we shunt the talks onto a new topic?
我们谈话换个新话题好吧?
shut(pt.: shut, pp.: shut, prp.: shutting, pl.: shuts)
a. 关闭的,合拢的,围绕的

v. 关上,闭起,幽禁

vbl. 关上,闭起,幽禁
He shut himself away for a month to catch up on his academic work.
他与世隔绝一个月,力图把功课赶上去。

He shut his eyes to her faults.
他对她的缺点视而不见。
Shut up!
住嘴!
暂无例句
shutdown
关机
暂无例句
Shute
n. 舒特(姓)
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shutter(pt.: shuttered, pp.: shuttered, prp.: shuttering, pl.: shutters)
n. 百叶窗,遮门,快门

v. 装以遮门,以百叶窗遮闭
He adjusted the shutter before taking a photo.
在照相前,他调整了快门。

The shop-front is fitted with rolling shutters.
那商店的店面装有卷动门帘.
shuttle(pt.: shuttled, pp.: shuttled, prp.: shuttling, pl.: shuttles)
n. 穿梭,往返移动之物

v. 使...穿梭移动
We shuttled the passengers to the city center by helicopter.
我们来来回回地用直升机把旅客运送到市中心。

There is a shuttle service between the city center and the air station.
在市中心和飞机场之间有往返的穿梭运行班车。
shuttlecock(pt.: shuttlecocked, pp.: shuttlecocked, prp.: shuttlecocking)
n. 羽毛球,玩毽子,打羽毛球

v. 互相授受,这儿那儿移动
暂无例句
shy
a. 害羞的

vi. 惊退,畏缩
He was too shy to talk to anyone at the party.
在晚会上他很腼腆,没有和任何人讲话。

We are still a little shy of our quota.
我们离完成定额还差一点点。
Shylock
夏洛克, 狠毒无情的放高利贷者(原为莎士比亚剧作《威尼斯商人》中的犹太放高利贷者)
Jacob was at his best in the role of Shylock; he did not merely act; he lived the part.
雅各布最擅长扮演夏洛克这个角色,他不仅是在演戏,而是把角色演活了。

Shylock has an itch for money.
夏洛克渴望发财。
shyly
ad. 畏缩地,羞怯地
She glanced shyly at him and then lowered her eyes.
她羞怯地偷看了他一下, 随即垂下眼帘.

She cast her eyes down shyly.
她羞怯地垂下目光。
shyness
n. 羞怯,胆怯
She can't get over her shyness.
她克服不掉羞怯感.

Shyness inhibited him from speaking.
他因害羞而说不出话来.
shyster
n. 奸诈的人,讼棍
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Siam
n. 暹罗
暂无例句
siamang
n. [动]合趾猴( 产于马来半岛及苏门答腊)
暂无例句
Siamese(pl.: Siamese)
a. 暹罗的
The natural or surgical union of anatomical parts of two organisms, usually involving exchange of blood, as in the development of Siamese twins or in certain transplant operations.
联体,并体天生的或手术施行的通常进行血液交换的两器官的联合,比如在连体婴的发育或某种嫁接手术中

Siamese cats are rather like dogs in some ways.
泰国猫在某些方面相当象狗。
Siberia
西伯利亚
Cold, dry winds from Siberia prevail over the mainland from December to February.
从12月到2月,西伯利亚来的干燥冷风控制大陆。

The cold air masses are moving from Siberia towards Inner Mongolia.
冷空气团正由西伯利亚向内蒙古移动。
Siberian
a. 西伯利亚的
For long stretch of the try- siberian railway, all you see are trees.
横跨西伯利亚的铁路沿线的景色是一望无际的树林。
sibilant
a. 发咝咝声的
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sibling
n. 兄弟姐妹
I have two brothers and a sister: three siblings in all.
我有两个哥哥和一个妹妹: 共有三个兄妹.

Inferior craft; felt inferior to his older sibling.
低等的手工艺品;感到比他的兄妹们低一等
sibyl
n. 女预言家,女先知
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sibylline
a. sibyl 的,sibyl 性的,预言性的
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Sicily
n. 西西里(岛)[意大利]
A peninsula of northeast Tunisia extending into the Mediterranean Sea across from Sicily.
波恩角突尼斯东北部延伸入地中海的一个半岛,在西西里岛对面
sick
a. 恶心的,有病的,腻烦的

n. 病人

vt. 呕吐
Your uncle is very sick.
你的叔叔病得很厉害。

I'm sick of waiting around like this.
我腻烦像这样在一旁等著。
sick leave
病假
He has been on sick leave for some weeks, and so he has to work hard to catch us all up.
他因为请了几个星期的病假,因此不得不加紧工作来赶上我们大家。
sickbed
n. 病床
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sicken(pt.: sickened, pp.: sickened, prp.: sickening)
v. 患病,使...厌倦,生病
The dog began to sicken and soon died.
这只狗开始生病并且很快就死了。

Cruelty sickens most of us.
我们大多数人都对残暴行为十分愤慨.
sickening
a. 引起疾病的
The car hit the child with a sickening thud.
汽车把那个孩子撞了, 发出一声可怕的闷响.

Sickening or insipid in taste.
(味道上)令人作呕的,淡而无味的
sickle(pl.: sickles)
n. 镰刀
There is a picture of the sickle on the flag.
旗帜上有镰刀的图案。
sickly(pt.: sicklied, pp.: sicklied, prp.: sicklying)
a. 病弱的,阴沉的,无精打采的

v. 成苍白色
His face was a sickly yellow.
他的脸色是一种病态的黄。

Her cheeks have a sickly pallor.
她面色苍白带有病容.
sickness(pl.: sicknesses)
n. 疾病
Chicken pox is a common childhood sickness.
水痘是一种常见的儿童期疾病。

Some people develop altitude sickness when climbing high mountains.
有些人在爬高山时会发生高山反应。
side(pt.: sided, pp.: sided, prp.: siding, pl.: sides)
n. 旁边,侧,方面

a. 旁的,侧的

v. 偏袒
A square has four sides but a circle has no sides.
正方形有四条边,而圆形没有边。

The thief slipped away down a side street.
小偷悄悄从一条小马路溜走了。
side effect
副作用
Physical and chemical tests verify that this Recovery Device has neither radioactive pollution nor toxic side effects.
经理化检验证实:使用该器无放射性污染,对人体绝对无毒无副作用。

Medicines sometimes have unpleasant side effects.
药物有时具有令人不快的副作用。
sideboard(pl.: sideboards)
n. 餐具柜
She put some plates in the sideboard.
她往餐具柜里放了些盘子。

We keep the silver in this sideboard.
我们把金属餐具放在这个餐具柜里.
sideline(pl.: sidelines)
n. (球场)边线
I was on the sidelines during the political crisis.
在这一政治危机时期我是目睹一切的局外人。

Actually I'm a teacher, my writing is just a sideline.
我其实是个教师,写作只是我的兼职。
sidereal
a. 恒星的
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sides
A box has a top, a bottom and four sides.
盒子有顶面、 底面和四个侧面.

The railways carriages containing terrorists and hostages were two hundred yards away across an open field. Both sides prepared for a long drawn-out battle of nerves.
这列载着恐怖分子和人质的火车,停在一个空旷地带对面200码外的地方。双方准备进行长时间的心理战。
sideshow
n. 余兴,枝节的问题
The area of a fair, a carnival, a circus, or an exposition where sideshows and other amusements are located.
娱乐场,游乐场在商品交易会、狂欢节、马戏团或展览会所在地提供杂耍表演和其它娱乐活动的地方

The sideshows will fetch in the people as well.
幕间穿插的表演同样可以招徕看客。
sidesplitting
a. 令人捧腹大笑的
暂无例句
sidestep(pt.: sidestepped, pp.: sidestepped, prp.: sidestepping)
v. 向旁侧避让,回避
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sidewalk(pl.: sidewalks)
n. 人行道
I happened to meet him on the sidewalk.
我碰巧在人行道上碰到他。

A hedge of spectators along the sidewalk.
沿着人行道形成了一道观众障碍
sideways
ad. 向傍边,斜地里,向侧面地

a. 傍边的,向侧面的
"You dirty bastard, " his friend said, and tried to kick me in the groin. More by good luck than good management I turned sideways.
"你这个杂种",他的朋友一边骂一边用脚踢我的下身。我事先并未料到,但却很幸运地躲开了。

He was thrown sideways when he heard that he had failed his exams.
他听到自己考试不及格时,非常震惊。
sidle(pt.: sidled, pp.: sidled, prp.: sidling, pl.: sidles)
v. (偷偷地)侧身而行
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siege(pt.: sieged, pp.: sieged, prp.: sieging, pl.: sieges)
包围,围攻
The army has laid siege to the city several months.
部队包围了这城市好几个月。

Joan of Arc led a large army to raise the siege of Orleans in1429.
贞德在1429年率大军解除了英军对奥尔良的围攻。
sienna
n. 赭色
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sierra(pl.: sierras)
n. 锯齿状山脉
The malaria-carrying mosquito is honoured in Sierra Leone today for making the country the"white man's grave" in the past and preventing Europeans settling there.
塞拉利昂的疟蚊,由于它过去曾使这个国家成为“白人的坟墓”,使欧洲人无法在此定居,如今受到了人们的赞誉。
siesta(pl.: siestas)
n. 午睡,晌觉
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sieve(pt.: sieved, pp.: sieved, prp.: sieving, pl.: sieves)
n. 筛子,粗篮,说话轻率不能保密的人

v. 筛,滤
She is sieving the rice in order to sieve out the stones.
她正在把米过筛,好把石头筛出。

We can separate the stones out with a sieve.
我们可以用一个筛子把石头分离出来。
sieve tube
筛管
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sift(pt.: sifted, pp.: sifted, prp.: sifting)
v. 筛撒,纷落,详察
Sift the flour before making the cake.
做蛋糕前先把面粉筛一下。

Snow sifted through the crack in the roof into the room.
雪从屋顶上的裂缝飘进屋里。
sifter
n. 筛子
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sigh(pt.: sighed, pp.: sighed, prp.: sighing, pl.: sighs)
n. 叹息

v. 叹息之声,渴望
She looked out of the window, sighing for her lost youth.
她看着窗外,为她失去的青春而惋惜。

We all heaved a sigh of relief when we heard that they were safe.
当我们听说他们平安无事时,都松了一口气。
sighs
叹息
She sighs deeply for no conspicuous reason, yearns, suffers and looks in the air extremely sadly. This is soul.
她没有明显的理由而却深深叹息、渴望、烦闷、极端悲伤地望着天空。这就是灵魂。

She sighs deeply for no conspicuous reason, yearn, suffer and looks in the air extremely sadly. This is soul.
他没有明显的理由而却深深叹息、渴望、烦闷、极端悲伤地望着天空。这就是灵魂。
sight(pt.: sighted, pp.: sighted, prp.: sighting, pl.: sights)
n. 景观,视力,眼界

v. 看见,瞄准,观看
The train is still in sight.
火车仍在视线内。

We laughed at the sight of his strange clothes.
一看到他古怪的穿着,我们就笑了。
sight draft
即期票据
Enclosed is a sight draft for£26.10.5 on Messrs. Robert& Sons, which clears off our indebtedness to you.
兹同函奉上以Robert父子公司为付款人,面额26。15英镑的即期汇票一张,用以清偿所欠贵方债务。

Payment will be made by paying your sight draft under our irrevocable letter of credit.
我们的付款方式,是以不可撤消信用状见票即付汇票支付。
sighting
n. 目击物,目击场所
They reported sighting the plane.
他们宣称看见了那架飞机.

He drove straight by sighting along the center line.
他注视着中央线,驾车径直向前驶去。
sights
n. 风景,名胜
Come and see the sights of London.
来看看伦敦的名胜.

The sights of the city never fail to impress foreign tourists.
外国游客无一不对该市留有深刻印象.
sightsee(pt.: sightseed, pp.: sightseed, prp.: sightseeing)
vi. 观光,游览
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sightseeing
n. 观光,游览
They embarked on an orgy of sightseeing.
他们开始尽情地观光游览。

Good morning, Mr.Smith. Sightseeing is our agenda today.
早上好,史密斯先生。我们今天的日程安排是游览。
sign(pt.: signed, pp.: signed, prp.: signing, pl.: signs)
n. 符号,正负号,手势,迹象,招牌

v. 签,做手势,做标记
Dark clouds are a sign of rain or snow.
乌云是雨或雪将至的预兆。

The football team has signed two new players.
该足球队已签约聘用了两名新队员。
sign language
符号语言
The speech was interpreted in sign language for the hearing-impaired.
这次讲话因那些听力受损者而译成了手语
signal(pt.: signaled, pp.: signaled, prp.: signaling, pl.: signals)
n. 信号,导火线,动机

v. 向...作信号
A red lamp is often a danger signal.
红灯常常是危险的信号。

The police signalled the traffic to move forward slowly.
警察向来往车辆打信号,示意缓慢前行。
signatory(pl.: signatories)
n. 签署者,签约国
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signature(pl.: signatures)
1. 签名,签署;画押
They forged their manager's signature on the cheque.
他们在支票上伪造了经理的签名。

This document bore his signature.
这份文件上有他的签名。
signed
带正负号的
At thirty, he signed on as first mate with a cargo ship.
他30岁时受雇于一艘货船当了大副。

They signed a petition in support of the workers' demands.
他们在请愿书上签名,支持工人的请求。
signer
签名人

(用手势) 示意者

[Signer ]美国独立宣言署名人
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significance
n. 意义,重要性
Could you explain to me the significance of this part of the contract?
你能给我解释一下合同这一部分的含义吗?

This new discovery of oil is of great significance to this area's economy.
这次新发现的石油对这个地区的经济有着重大的意义。
significant(pl.: significants)
a. 有意义的,相当数量的,意味深长的,重要的,重大的
Their change of plan is strange but I don't think it's significant.
很奇怪他们改变了计划,但我觉得没有什么用处。

Few people realized the discovery was significant.
很少有人认识到这一发现的重要性。
significantly
ad. 较大地(重要地)
The police released him but, significantly, they didn't give him back his passport.
警方释放了他,但是没有把护照还给他,这是有特殊用意的。

Significantly New York is left out of this list.
意味深长的是纽约这个城市的名字从名单中划掉了。
signify(pt.: signified, pp.: signified, prp.: signifying)
v. 象徵,预示
It doesn't signify, so you needn't worry about it.
这无所谓, 你不必担心.

What do these marks signify?
这些符号表示什麽意思?
signing
n. 签署,签字
Make sure you read all the small print before signing.
一定要先看清小号字体印刷部分再签字.

The workers were railroaded into signing the agreement.
工人们被逼着匆忙地签订了这个协议。
signor(pl.: signori)
n. (意大利语)先生
Shylock [To Antonio] Rest you fair, good signor; Your worship was the last man in our mouths.
夏洛克:[向安冬尼奥]您好,好先生:是哪一阵好风把尊驾吹了来啦?
signpost
n. 招牌柱,广告柱,路标
Is the road well signposted?
这条路的路标清楚吗?

The signpost indicates the right way to go.
路标标示正确的前进路线。
silence(pt.: silenced, pp.: silenced, prp.: silencing, pl.: silences)
n. 沉默,寂静

v. 使沉默,使安静

vt. 使安静,使沉默
The enemy's guns were silenced by repeated bombings.
敌人的炮火因遭到轮番轰炸而沉寂了。

There was nothing but silence in the room.
这间屋内声息全无,一片寂静。
silent(pl.: silents)
a. 安静的,不吵闹的,沉默的,无言的
If you are arrested you have the right to remain silent.
如果你被捕,你有权保持沉默。

The old house was quite silent.
这所旧房子非常寂静。
silently
ad. 沉默地,寂静地
Silently we approached the enemy's camp.
我们静悄悄地逼近敌人的营地。

The cat was creeping silently towards the mouse.
猫悄悄地朝着老鼠爬过去。
silhouette(pt.: silhouetted, pp.: silhouetted, prp.: silhouetting, pl.: silhouettes)
n. 黑色半身侧面影,影子,轮廓

v. 描绘成侧面影,照出影子来,仅仅显出轮廓
The outline, form, or silhouette of a thing.
外形,轮廓某物的外廓、外形或轮廓

He saw the building in silhouette.
他看到了那幢建筑的轮廓。
silica
矽土
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silicate
n. 硅酸盐
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siliceous
a. 硅酸的,硅土的
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silicon
n. 硅
The entire content of a book will be located on a single silicon chip.
整本书的内容只用一片硅芯片就可以装下。

An alloy of iron and silicon used in the production of carbon steel.
硅铁一种用于生产碳素钢的铁和硅的合金
silk(pl.: silks)
a. 丝的

n. 丝,绸
She is wearing a silk scarf.
她佩戴着一条丝绸围巾。

Their main exports are textiles, especially silk and cotton.
他们的主要出口货物是纺织品,特别是丝绸和棉布。
silken
a. 绸的,绸制的,柔软的
She put on her silken gown before going to bed.
睡觉前,她穿上丝质的睡衣。

Her silken long hair attracted the attention of a photographer.
她的光滑柔软的长发吸引了一位摄影师的注意。
silkworm(pl.: silkworms)
n. 蚕
Silkworms spin cocoons.
蚕作茧。

Silkworms make cocoons.
蚕做茧。
silky
a. 似丝的(温和的)
A silky fiber obtained from the fruit of the silk-cotton tree and used for insulation and as padding in pillows, mattresses, and life preservers.
木棉一种绢状纤维,从木棉树的果实中提取出来,用作隔音材料,也可用作枕头,褥垫和救生用具中的垫料

The silky wool of this mammal.
羊驼毛这种哺乳动物丝一般的毛
sill(pl.: sills)
n. 基石(岩床,底面)
Solidifying chiefly as a minor intrusion, especially as a dike or sill, before reaching the earth's surface. Used of rocks.
半深成的,浅成的在到达地球表面之前的主要作为小型岩石群固化的,尤其象岩脉或岩床的凝固用于指岩石

A thin plank fastened to the side of a boat or to the sill of a port to keep out the sea and the spray.
挡水板,防浪板缚于船边或港基的薄木板。用来阻挡海水及其喷溅
silly(pl.: sillies)
a. 愚蠢的
Stop asking silly questions!
别总是问傻问题!

It's silly to drive without fastening one's seat belt.
不系保险带开车就太傻了。
silt(pt.: silted, pp.: silted, prp.: silting)
n. 淤泥
The harbor is being up with silt.
那海港被淤泥阻塞了。

A concrete wall is built to stop silt from leaking to the conservation land.
一道水泥墙修筑起来,用以防止泥沙流进保留地。
silver(pt.: silvered, pp.: silvered, prp.: silvering, pl.: silvers)
a. 银色的

n. 银

v. 镀银
She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.
她生来富贵。

The years have silvered her hair.
岁月已使她的青丝似雪。
silversmith(pl.: silversmiths)
n. 银器匠
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silverware
n. 银器
They had much silverware at that time.
那时他们拥有很多银器。
silvery
a. 像银的,银色的,银铃一样的
The girl has a silvery voice.
这个女孩的声音象银铃一样清亮悦耳。

Aluminum is a kind of light silvery metal.
铝是一种轻薄并呈银色的金属。
simian
a. 猿的,类人猿的,猴子一般的

n. 猴子,类人猿
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similar(pl.: similars)
a. 相似的,类似的,相同,一样
We have similar opinions.
我们的看法相同。

Gold is similar in color to brass.
金和铜颜色相仿。
similarity(pl.: similarities)
n. 相似,类似
The similarity between them has often been remarked on.
他们之间很相似, 这是常有人提到的事.

Having such a close similarity or resemblance as to be essentially equal or interchangeable.
可互换的十分类似或相象以至于本质上相等的或能互换的
similarly
ad. 相似地,类似地
We are similarly dressed.
我们的穿着差不多。

Similarly, machines could be used to keep a check on a patient's health record and bring it up to date.
同样,机器能够检查病员的病因,并使之反应出最新情况。
simile
n. 直喻,明喻
Her style is rich in simile.
她的文体中用很多比喻。

There are many daring similes in this book.
这本书中使用了很多明喻。
similitude
n. 比喻,相似
He likes to talk in similitude.
他喜欢在说话中用比喻。
simmer(pt.: simmered, pp.: simmered, prp.: simmering)
v. 慢慢地煮沸,使哗哗做响,拼命忍住

n. 即将沸腾的状态,满腔怒火即将发作
Things have simmered down since the riots last week.
自上周骚动以来, 事态已平静下来了.

She simmered for a minute or two, then began shouting uncontrollably.
她强忍了一两分钟, 然後情不自禁地大叫起来.
Simon
n. 西蒙(男子名)
Simon is doing very well at school.
西蒙的学习成绩很好.

I know he was only guessing, but Simon was surprisingly near the mark when he suggested the company might be in financial difficulties.
我知道西蒙只是在猜测,他说公司可能陷入经济困难,而这一点他却说得令人吃惊地近乎正确。
simper(pt.: simpered, pp.: simpered, prp.: simpering)
v. 傻笑,假笑
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simpering
a. 傻笑的
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simple(pl.: simples)
a. 简单的,简朴的,单纯的
I like my clothes to be simple but elegant.
我喜欢朴素但漂亮雅致的衣服。

She doesn't understand you. She's a bit simple.
她不明白你的意思。她有点笨。
simple-minded
a. 愚蠢的,头脑简单的
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simpleton
n. 笨蛋,傻子
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simplex(pl.: simplices)
单工的,单一的
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simplicity(pl.: simplicities)
n. 单纯,简朴
The simplicity of the book makes it suitable for children.
这本书简单易懂,适合儿童。

Simplicity is the essence of good taste.
纯朴是情趣高尚的主要因素。
simplification
n. 简化,精简
What she said was a useful simplification of the theory.
她把这一理论讲得深入浅出.
simplified
a. 精简了的,简化了的
She simplified the instructions so that the children could understand them.
她简化了指令以便于儿童理解。

That will simplify my task.
那可简化了我的工作。
simplifier
n. 简化物
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simplify(pt.: simplified, pp.: simplified, prp.: simplifying)
v. 简化,使单纯

vt. 简化
She simplified the instructions so that the children could understand them.
她简化了指令以便于儿童理解。

That will simplify my task.
那可简化了我的工作。
simplistic
a. 过分简单化的
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simply
ad.&a. 简单地,仅仅
I bought the house simply because it was large.
我购买了这房子,只是因为它面积大。

You may open the tin simply by pulling the puller.
你只要拉这个拉出器,就可以很容易地把罐头打开。
simulate(pt.: simulated, pp.: simulated, prp.: simulating)
v. 假装,冒充,模仿,模拟
An apparatus in which human beings or animals are enclosed and which is revolved to simulate the effects of acceleration in a spacecraft.
航天试验离心机人和动物在其里面并旋转以模仿宇宙飞行器的加速作用的一种仪器

Some moths simulate dead leaves.
有些蛾拟态为枯叶。
simulated
a. 伪装的,模仿的
In such a simulated environment, one would have an immersed sense.
人在这个仿真的环境中,有一种“身临其境”的感觉。

A large-scale tactical exercise carried out under simulated conditions of war.
对抗演习在模拟战争状态下所进行大型战术训练
simulation
模拟,仿真
Computer simulation of an in-flight emergency.
计算机模拟飞行途中的紧急情况

In fact, virtual reality is exploiting software and hardware of the computer to generate a simulation of an environment, such as an easeful classroom, a breathtaking action and so on.
实际上,虚拟现实就是利用计算机的软件和硬件去产生一种境界的仿真,如仿真一个学习场所,一次惊险的行为等等。
simulative
a. 假装的,模仿的
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simulator
模拟程序
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simultaneity
同时性
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simultaneous
a. 同时发生的
The simultaneous demonstrations are held in London and New York.
在伦敦和纽约同时举行示威游行。

The explosion was timed to be simultaneous with the plane's take-off.
爆炸的时间定在飞机起飞的时刻。
simultaneously
ad. 同时地(联立地)
Gordon played ten people simultaneously at the chess club last week and really showed his pace-he lost only one game.
上星期戈登在国际象棋俱乐部同时和10个人对奕,那次他真正显示了自己的才华——他只输了一盘。

That cannot be simultaneously true; mutually exclusive.
互相矛盾的不能同时成立的;互斥的
sin(pt.: sinned, pp.: sinned, prp.: sinning, pl.: sins)
n. 罪,罪孽

v. 犯罪
We've sinned against you, and against our fellow men.
我们得罪了你,也得罪了我们的邻人。

I guess ignorance must be a sin.
我认为无知是一种罪。
since
ad. 后来

conj. 既然,因为

prep. 自从
Since you can't answer the question, perhaps we'd better ask someone else.
既然你无法回答这个问题,我们最好再问问别人。

We've been friends ever since we met at school.
自从我们在学校认识之后,我们就一直是好朋友。
sincere
a. 真诚的,诚挚的
Please give my sincere regards to all the members of your family.
请向你全家转达我真挚的问候。

Sincere congratulations on your son wedding please convey our best wish.
令郎喜结良缘谨此致以诚挚的祝贺并请转达最美好的祝愿。
sincerely
ad. 真诚地
I sincerely hope that he can accept the criticism of others.
我真诚地希望他能接受别人的批评。

Deeply or sincerely felt; earnest.
衷心的深切或真诚地感受到的;诚挚的
sincerity(pl.: sincerities)
n. 诚实,真实,诚心诚意
I may say in all sincerity that you have been my most loyal friend.
我可以非常真诚地说,你一直是我最忠实的朋友。

Having a face that seems to exhibit honesty and sincerity.
相貌老实的,坦率的看起来相貌坦率诚实的
sine
正弦
Patience is a sine qua non for a good teacher.
做个优秀教师必不可少的条件是要有耐心.

The hearing is adjourned sine die.
审讯被无限期地推迟。
sinecure
n. 挂名职务(闲差事)
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sinew(pt.: sinewed, pp.: sinewed, prp.: sinewing, pl.: sinews)
n. 肌肉,精力,原动力

v. 赋予力量
The athletes waited, with all their sinews tensed.
运动员都在等待著, 全身肌肉十分紧张.

A country's sinews are its roads and railways.
公路和铁路是国家的命脉.
sinewy
a. 多腱的,强壮有力的
The man has sinewy muscles.
那男子有着强壮有力的肌肉。

I admire her sinewy prose style.
我钦佩她那强劲有力的散文风格。
sinful
a. 有罪的,罪恶的
His father scolded him for his sinful waste of time.
他的父亲责备他极不应该浪费时间。

All of us are sinful.
我们所有人都是有罪的。
sing(pt.: sang, pp.: sung, prp.: singing)
v. 唱,唱歌,鸣唱
Birds sing loudest in the early morning.
鸟儿在清晨高声歌唱。

She was singing a lullaby to her child.
她正在给孩子唱摇篮曲。
Singapore
n. 新加坡
The volatile political situation in Singapore upset the people.
动荡不定的新加坡政局使人民感到不安。

Singapore is near the equator.
新加坡位于赤道附近。
singe(pt.: singed, pp.: singed, prp.: singeing, pl.: singes)
v. (轻微地)烧焦,烫焦

vt. 烤焦
The iron's too hot, you'll singe the dress.
熨斗太热了, 你会把衣服烫焦的.

The rug singed because it was too near the fire.
地毯太靠近壁炉已烤焦了.
singer
n. 歌手
The singer refused to sing in the sitting-room.
这位歌唱家拒绝在起居室里演唱。

He is a very popular folk singer.
他是一位很受欢迎的民歌手。
singing
n. 歌唱,歌声

vbl. 唱,唱歌
I enjoy singing, much more listening to music.
我喜欢唱歌,更不用说听音乐了。

We bicycled along, singing loudly.
我们骑着脚踏车前进,大声歌唱着。
single(pt.: singled, pp.: singled, prp.: singling, pl.: singles)
a. 单身的,单纯的,单一的
The letter was written on a single sheet of paper.
这封信只用一张纸写成。

The entire content of a book will be located on a single silicon chip.
整本书的内容只用一片硅芯片就可以装下。
single-handed
a. 单独一人的, 无助的
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singsong
a. 节奏单调的
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singular
a. 单数的,独一的,唯一的,非凡的

n. 单数
The noun"mouse" is singular; it is the singular form of"mice".
名词“mouse”是单数,它是“mice”的单数形式。

Myself. Used as a reflexive when we is used instead of I by a singular speaker or author, as in an editorial or a royal proclamation.
我自己我自己。当单个说话者或作者(如在报纸杂志社论或皇家声明中)用we代替I时所使用的反身代词
singularity(pl.: singularities)
n. 卓越,奇异
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singularly
ad. 不可思议地,少见地
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sinister
a. 不吉利的,凶恶的,左边的
He showed his sinister motive at last.
他终于露出了他那邪恶的用心。

His sinister look frightened them.
他那阴险的神情吓坏了他们。
sink(pt.: sank, pp.: sunk, prp.: sinking, pl.: sinks)
n. 接收端,沟渠,污水槽

v. 下沉,使...低落,陷于
The dirty dishes are in the sink.
那些脏盘子在洗涤槽内。

The ship was sunk by an enemy torpedo.
这艘船被敌人的鱼雷击沉了。
sinker
n. (钓丝等的)锤,坠子
What I said was untrue but he fell for it/swallowed it(ie believed it) hook, line and sinker.
我所说的并非实话, 他却完全信以为真.

John was so easily fooled that he fell for Joe's story hook, line and sinker.
约翰是那么容易受骗,竟毫不怀疑地相信乔的话。
sinking fund
偿债基金
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sinner(pl.: sinners)
n. 罪人
One who is guilty of a trespass or sin; a sinner.
罪人犯有过失和罪过的人;罪人

Sinner down, Kelly, no point of argue with him.
冷静些凯利,没有必要同他争论。
sinuous
a. 弯弯曲曲的,迂回的,乖僻的
A sinuous path, line, or marking.
弯弯曲曲的道路、线条或记号

Marked by or moving in a wavelike form or motion; sinuous.
波状的或以波浪式运动的;起伏不平的
sip(pt.: sipped, pp.: sipped, prp.: sipping, pl.: sips)
n. 啜饮

v. 啜饮,啜
Bees sip honey from flowers and hum their thanks when they leave.
蜜蜂从花中啜蜜,离开时营营地道谢。

I sipped at the coffee.
我啜饮咖啡。
siphon(pt.: siphoned, pp.: siphoned, prp.: siphoning, pl.: siphons)
n. 虹吸管

vt. 用虹吸管吸出或排出
She siphoned off profits from the business into her account.
她把企业的赢利转到了自己的帐户上。

If you're short of petrol you can siphon off a gallon from my tank.
如果汽油不够,你可以从我的油箱中用虹吸管吸一加仑去。
sir(pl.: sirs)
n. 先生
Thank you, sir.
谢谢您,先生。

I'm sorry, sir, the telephone line is busy.
对不起,先生,电话占线。
sire(pt.: sired, pp.: sired, prp.: siring, pl.: sires)
n. (古用法)陛下

vt. 产生,创作
A sire should be respected.
父辈应当被尊重。

The old man has sire a boy child at the age of seventy.
那位老人在七十岁时得子做了父亲。
siren(pl.: sirens)
n. 汽笛,警报器
An ambulance was racing along with its sirens wailing.
救护车响着警报急驰而过。

We all heard the air-raid siren.
我们都听到了空袭警报器的声音。
sirloin
n. 牛里脊肉
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sirocco(pl.: siroccos)
n. 热风(从非洲向南欧)
暂无例句
sirup
n. 糖浆
暂无例句
sister(pl.: sisters)
n. 姐妹
Joan and Lily are sisters.
琼和丽丽是姐妹。

You should take care of your niece for the sake of your sister.
看在姐妹的份上, 你应该照顾你的侄女。
sister-in-law(pl.: sisters-in-law)
n. 夫或妻的姊妹
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sit(pt.: sat, pp.: sat, prp.: sitting)
v. 坐,坐
He sat at his desk working.
他坐在桌子旁边工作。

The farm sits on the side of the hill.
农场位于山坡上。
sitcom
n. 情景喜剧
This sitcom is produced in cooperation with Hong Kong TV.
这部连续剧是同香港电视台联合制作的。
site(pt.: sited, pp.: sited, prp.: siting, pl.: sites)
n. 位置,场所

v. 使...位于,使...放置
Is it safe to site the power station here?
在这建造发电厂安全吗?

The site is being developed by a London property company.
这块地正在由伦敦的一家地产公司开发利用.
sit-in(pl.: sit-ins)
n. 室内静坐抗议, 室内静坐罢工
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sitter
n. 临时看孩子的人
The purse in her handbag was a sitter for any thief.
她手提袋里的钱包小偷很容易偷走.
sitting(pl.: sittings)
n. (...的)一段时间,(分批开饭的)一批
Sitting out here, you really can feel the power of the sun.
坐在这里,你可以感到太阳的力量。

I was sitting in the garden enjoying the sunshine.
我坐在庭院里享受明媚的阳光。
sitting room
n. 会客室,起居室
A part of the sitting room was curtained off.
起居室的一部分被帘子隔开了。

This is more of a sitting room than a kitchen.
与其说这是一个厨房还不如说这是一个起居室。
situate(pt.: situated, pp.: situated, prp.: situating)
v. 位于,坐落在
The village is situated in a valley.
那个村子在山谷里.

The company wants to situate its headquarters in the north.
公司想把总部设在北方.
situated
a. 位于,被置于境遇,处于...的立场
The school is situated just outside the town.
学校就位于镇子的外面。

Situated in the back or at the side.
后门的,边门的位于后面的或旁边的
situation(pl.: situations)
n. 位置,形势,局面,处境,状况,职位
What a precarious situation we were in when the avalanche started!
雪崩发生的时候我们的处境多么危险啊!

The company is in a poor financial situation.
该公司经济状况艰难。
situational
a. 环境形成的
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sit-up
n. 仰卧起坐
暂无例句
six(pl.: sixes)
a. 六,六个
The child will be six.
那孩子将满六岁了。

The heifer is only six months old.
这只小母牛只有六个月大。
sixpence(pl.: sixpence)
n. [英]六便士(硬币)
The book costs sixpence.
这本书价值六便士.

Wages were sixpence a week within living memory.
周工资为六便士的年代, 人们记忆犹新.
sixteen(pl.: sixteens)
num. 十六

pron.&a. 十六(个,只...)
She's sixteen, going on seventeen.
她十六岁,快十七岁了。

Although she was only sixteen years old, she could hold her own against players twice her age.
虽然她只有16岁,但是她能战胜比她年纪大两位的选手。
sixteenth(pl.: sixteenths)
num.&a. 第十六
My new house is on the sixteenth floor.
我的新家在第十六层。

Tom is one of the seers in the sixteenth century.
汤姆是十六世纪的先知。
sixth(pl.: sixths)
n. 六分之一

num.&a. 第六
My new house is on the sixth floor.
我的新房子在六楼。

The youngest children are in the first form, the oldest in the sixth form.
最小的儿童上一年级, 最大的上六年级.
sixtieth
num. 第六十
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sixty(pl.: sixties)
六十
My father is sixty years old.
我父亲六十岁了。

This fire hose is about sixty feet long.
这段消防水管大约有60 英尺长。
sizable
a. 相当大的
Jack was hanging on to those shares-- he thought they'd show a sizable gain shortly.
杰克留着那些股票不脱售,他认为那些不久就会给他带来相当大的赚头。

Market booming sizable quantity report exchange hand at vary price15.5to16.25 corresponding7% to12% rise
市场旺盛,据报道成交量很大:价格约涨7%到12%,在15。50到16。25之间。
size
n. 尺寸,大小

v. 按大小排列或分类

vt. 按大小排列(或分类)
The company doubled its size in nine years.
9年来这家公司的规模扩大了一倍。

Would you like to try this jacket on for size, sir?
先生,你要不要试穿一下这件夹克衫,看看尺寸是否合适?
sizeable
a. 相当大的
暂无例句
sizzle(pt.: sizzled, pp.: sizzled, prp.: sizzling)
vi. (油煎食物时)发出咝咝声
暂无例句
sizzler
n. 炎热天气,大热天
Whew! What a sizzler!
唷! 多热的天哪!
skate
n. 冰鞋

v. 滑冰

vi. 溜冰,滑冰
My brother skates well.
我弟弟滑冰滑得好。

I can move very fast across the ice on skates.
我穿着冰鞋在冰上滑得很快。
skateboard(pt.: skateboarded, pp.: skateboarded, prp.: skateboarding)
n. 溜冰板(一种装有滑轮的椭圆形滑板)
Skateboards are the latest craze.
滑板运动是目前最时兴的玩意儿.
skater(pl.: skaters)
n. 滑雪的人
The figure skater glided gracefully over the ice.
花样滑冰者在冰上优雅地滑行。

The skater executed a perfect set of figures.
那个滑冰的人做出了一套完美的花样动作。
skates
pl.冰鞋
I can move very fast across the ice on skates.
我穿着冰鞋在冰上滑得很快。

May I borrow your roller skates?
我可以借你的滚轴溜冰鞋吗?
skating
n. 溜冰
The boy is crazy about skating.
那孩子溜冰着了迷。

The girls are skating and the boys (are) watching.
这些女孩在溜冰,而这些男孩在观看。
skein(pl.: skeins)
n. 一束(线或纱)
She passed me a skein of wool.
她递给我一绞毛线。
skeletal
a. 骨骼的,骸骨的
A systematic long-term change of this kind suggests the action of natural selection and indicates that female skeletal characteristics confer greater fitness. But is this the whole story.
这种长期的系统变化说明自然选择的作用,并表明女性骨骼的特性较大的适应性。但是,情况完全是这样的吗?

The point or mode of attachment of a skeletal muscle to the bone or other body part that it moves.
附着处骨骼肌肉与骨或它所带动的身体其他部分的连接点或连接方式
skeleton(pl.: skeletons)
n. (建筑物、计划的)骨架,纲要,骨骼
I've written the skeleton of my report, but I have to fill in the details.
我已写出报告的梗概,但我必须补充细节。

People cheered when the57, 000-ton steel skeleton was topped out in33 weeks-12 days ahead of schedule.
当这座建筑物的57,000吨重的钢骨在33周内——比原计划提前12天——完成时,人们欢欣鼓舞。
skeptic
n. 怀疑者,怀疑论者,无神论者
暂无例句
skeptical
a. 怀疑的
The leader had the gift of being able to infuse enthusiasm into the most skeptical member of the group.
那位领导人很有天赋,能使团体中最持怀疑态度的人都充满热情。
skepticism
n. 怀疑论,怀疑态度,怀疑主义
A habitual attitude of skepticism or resistance to the suggestions, orders, or instructions of others.
否定态度,怀疑主义对别人的建议,命令或指导持习惯性的怀疑态度或反对意见

If a man really have strong faith he can indulge in the luxury of skepticism.
假如一个人果真有强烈的信仰,就可以纵情享受(宗教上的)怀疑主义了。
sketch
n. 素描,草图

v. 描绘略图,写生
Sketch out what you intend to do.
把你要做的事概括地叙述一下。

In his most recent satirical sketch Heywood sent up fashionable young women who worked for charitable causes.
海伍德在最近的一篇讽刺小品里讽刺了那些为慈善事业工作的时髦女郎。
sketchpad
略图,草图
暂无例句
sketchy
a. 写生的,写生风格的,概略的
Your essay gives a rather sketchy treatment of the problem.
你的文章只粗略地涉及到这个问题.

Information about the crisis was sketchy and hard to get.
关於这次危机的消息所知甚少并且很难获得.
skew(pt.: skewed, pp.: skewed, prp.: skewing, pl.: skews)
a. 斜交的(不对称的,误解的)

n. 斜交(歪斜,歪轮,斜砌石)
The picture is a bit skew.
这幅画有点歪.
skewer(pt.: skewered, pp.: skewered, prp.: skewering)
n. (烤肉用的)串肉杆

v. 用杆串好
He skewered his foot on a nail.
他的脚踩在钉子上了.
ski(pt.: skied, pp.: skied, prp.: skiing, pl.: ski)
a. 滑雪(用)的

n. 雪橇

v. 滑雪
They often go skiing in December.
他们经常在十二月份去滑雪。

The girl asked her father to buy a pair of skis for her.
那个女孩请求她的父亲给她买一副滑雪板。
ski lift
n. (运送滑雪者等的)上山吊椅
暂无例句
skid(pt.: skidded, pp.: skidded, prp.: skidding, pl.: skids)
n. 滑动(滑道,刹车,制件缺陷,走下坡路)

vt 打滑刹车(制件缺陷,走下坡路)
Even as he shouted the warning the car skidded.
就在他高喊注意的时候,汽车滑动了。

The brakes locked, causing the car to skid.
汽车因车轮刹住而打滑。
skiff
n. 轻舟,小船
暂无例句
skiing
n. 滑雪,滑雪术
They often go skiing in December.
他们经常在十二月份去滑雪。

I like skiing and in the meantime, I know it is very dangerous.
我喜欢滑雪, 同时也知道这非常危险。
skilful
a. 巧妙的, 技术好的
A skilful ball from Snow put out the opposing team's prize hope in the first five minutes.
斯诺队的一个巧妙的球使对方队在前五分钟就失去了夺魁的希望。

The new method caught on and many peasants became very skilful at it.
这个新方法很受欢迎,很多农民都掌握得很好了。
skill(pl.: skills)
n. 技能,技巧
It takes skill to tune a piano.
为钢琴调音需要专门技能。

The point is there is a difference between an interest and a skill.
这就是兴趣与技能是有区别的。
skilled
a. 有技能的,熟练的
I am skilled in operating a computer.
我能够熟练操作计算机。

Skilled mechanics can quickly be brought to the assistance of motorists.
熟练的机械师可迅速地被派去救援汽车驾驶人。
skillet(pl.: skillets)
n. 煎锅
Rub up the skillet please.
请把长柄锅擦亮。
skillful
a. 熟练的
He is a skillful teacher.
他擅长教学。

Skillful in the use of the hands.
灵巧的手的使用熟练的
skillfully
ad. 巧妙地, 技术好地
John weaving his way skillfully through the crowds, was one of the few who managed to get a good view of the President.
约翰巧妙地七弯八拐地穿过人群,是为数不多的几位能清楚地看见总统的人之一。

He steered the car skillfully through the narrow streets.
他熟练地驾驶着汽车穿过狭窄的街道。
skillfulness
a. 有技巧(制作精巧)
暂无例句
skim(pt.: skimmed, pp.: skimmed, prp.: skimming)
v. 略读, 掠过, 滑过
It took me an hour to skim the book.
我花了一小时把这本书浏览了一遍。

The hovercraft is able to skim over the water.
气垫船能掠过水面飞速行驶。
skimmer
n. 撇取浮皮的器具,大略阅读的人,网杓
暂无例句
skimming(pl.: skimmings)
早期获利
It took me an hour to skim the book.
我花了一小时把这本书浏览了一遍。

A seagull skims the water.
海鸥掠过水面。
skimp(pt.: skimped, pp.: skimped, prp.: skimping)
vt. 少给(淘汰选矿,马马虎虎的做)

a. 少的(不足的)
They have to skimp on fuel in winter.
冬天他们得节省燃料.

Use plenty of oil. Don't skimp!
多用些油. 别省著!
skimpy
a. 缺乏的(马虎的)
暂无例句
skin(pt.: skinned, pp.: skinned, prp.: skinning, pl.: skins)
n. 皮肤,外皮

v. 剥皮,长皮
He skinned his knee when he fell.
他摔跤时把膝盖擦破了。

He had brown skin.
他的皮肤是棕色的
skin-deep
a. 肤浅的,外表上的
His political commitment is only skin-deep.
他政治上的承诺只是表面文章。
skinflint
n. 吝啬鬼
暂无例句
skinhead
n. (尤指英国)短发,行为暴戾的青少年
暂无例句
skinny
a. 皮状的(体积小的),皮包骨头的
You're skinny enough without going on a diet!
你不必节食就已经够瘦的了!

He looks much too skinny/scrawny to be a weight-lifter.
他瘦骨嶙峋的, 当不了举重运动员.
skip
n. 跳跃,跳读

v. 跳越,蹦跳,略过,跳过
Children are fond of skipping.
孩子们喜欢跳绳。

Lambs skipped in the field.
小羊在田野里跳跃。
skipper
n. 船长,主将,正驾驶
The skipper knows where every storm is.
船长知道每一个风暴在什么地方。
skipping
暂时把货物腾空(以便称量皮重)
Children are fond of skipping.
孩子们喜欢跳绳。

I read the whole book without skipping (a page).
我一页不漏地读完了全书.
skirmish(pt.: skirmished, pp.: skirmished, prp.: skirmishing, pl.: skirmishes)
n. 前哨战,小争斗,小冲突

v. 从事小争斗
This area is peaceful except for a few skirmishes in the distance.
除了远处的零星的小冲突之外,这个地区是和平的。

The skirmish grew into a major battle.
小冲突扩大形成大战斗。
skirt(pt.: skirted, pp.: skirted, prp.: skirting, pl.: skirts)
n. 裙子

v. 位于...边缘,装边于,回避

vt. 绕开,位于...的边缘
How many skirts do you have?
你有多少条裙子?

We decided to skirt round the town center.
我们决心绕过市中心。
skit
n. 滑稽短剧
A short, comic vaudeville skit that ends with lights off.
熄灯结束以灯光熄灭而结束的一场滑稽杂耍短剧

A traditional British Christmas entertainment for children, usually based on nursery tales and featuring stock characters in costume who sing, dance, and perform skits.
童话剧为儿童演的一种传统的英国圣诞节娱乐剧,常以幼儿园故事为基础,演员装扮成牲畜进行唱歌、跳舞和表演滑稽剧
skittish
a. 易激动的, 轻佻的
She gets very skittish when her boy-friend is around.
她男朋友在场时, 她就显得格外轻佻.
skive(pt.: skived, pp.: skived, prp.: skiving)
v. 躲避工作
She always skives off early.
她总是在干活儿时早早溜走.

He's usually skiving down at the pub when there's gardening to be done.
他常在需要整理花园时就躲进酒馆去了.
skulduggery(pl.: skulduggeries)
n. 舞弊,作假
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skulk(pt.: skulked, pp.: skulked, prp.: skulking, pl.: skulks)
v. 躲躲闪闪,潜行

vi. 潜伏,躲躲闪闪
I don't want reporters skulking around my house.
我不愿看到记者在我家周围偷偷摸摸地走动。

The burglar skulk behind the door when he hear someone talking.
当窃贼听到有人谈话时即躲在门后。
skull(pl.: skulls)
n. 头骨
The victim's skull had been stove in by a heavy instrument.
遇害者的头颅是用重物击穿的.

The farmer turned up a human skull while ploughing the field.
那农民 地时挖出一个人类的头颅骨.
skunk(pt.: skunked, pp.: skunked, prp.: skunking, pl.: skunk)
n. 臭鼬鼠,其皮毛,讨厌鬼

v. 使惨败,给对方吃零鸭蛋
Did she also take the skunk to her bosom?
她把臭鼬也抱在怀里吗?

Exclusiveness is a characteristic of recent riches, high society, and the skunk.
排他主义,是为了近来的有钱人家、上流阶级以及臭鼬等的特色。
sky(pt.: skied, pp.: skied, prp.: skying, pl.: skies)
n. 天空
The sky turned dark as the storm came near.
暴风雨来临时,天空转暗。

The sky slowly changed from blue to red.
天空慢慢由蓝色变为红色。
skylark(pt.: skylarked, pp.: skylarked, prp.: skylarking, pl.: skylarks)
云雀
暂无例句
skylight(pt.: skylighted, pp.: skylighted, prp.: skylighting, pl.: skylights)
n. 天窗
暂无例句
skyline(pl.: skylines)
n. 天涯,地平线,以天空为背景的轮廓
The Empire State Building is a famous landmark on the New York skyline.
帝国大厦是纽约高楼大厦中著名的地面标志物.

The prince vituperated against the developers for ruining London's skyline.
王子斥责土地开发商破坏了伦敦市建筑物映在空中的轮廓线之美.
skyrocket(pt.: skyrocketed, pp.: skyrocketed, prp.: skyrocketing)
n. 烟火(高空探测火箭)

vt 使...上升
Prices skyrocketed.
物价飞涨。
skyscraper(pl.: skyscrapers)
n. 摩天大楼
The skyscraper was wrapped in fog.
摩天大楼笼罩在云雾之中。

A new skyscraper has been put up downtown.
市中心又建起了一座摩天大厦。
slab
n. 平板,厚的切片

v. 切成厚板,以平板盖上
The top of the table was formed by a stone slab.
桌面是一块石板。

A slab of stone laid flat over a grave.
平放在墓上的纪念碑石
slack
n. 松弛,家常裤

a. 松弛的,不流畅的

v. 使松弛,松弛
Winter is the slack season at most hotels.
冬天是大多数旅馆的淡季。

Business is slack just now.
目前生意萧条不振。
slacken(pt.: slackened, pp.: slackened, prp.: slackening)
v. 使松弛,变弱
Please slacken the tent rope before it rains.
下雨前,请将帐篷的绳索放松。

The train slackened speed as we approached the station.
当我们快到车站时,火车减慢了速度。
slacker
n. 逃避工作的人,懒虫
He's a slacker, he actually skipped off and left us to do the clearing away.
他是个懒鬼,他居然悄悄地溜走而把清除工作留给我们来做。
slag(pt.: slagged, pp.: slagged, prp.: slagging)
n. 熔渣,铁屑,矿渣

v. 使变成熔渣,变熔渣
Some come off in the form of gases, others collect as slag.
有的化成气体跑掉了,有的结成了熔渣。

The limestone absorb impurity from the ore and form a fluid slag which floats on the surface of the heavier molten iron.
石灰石吸咐了铁矿石中的杂质,形成浮在较重的铁水表面上的流动渣。
slain
slay 的过去分词
Two visitors were brutally slain yesterday.
昨天有两名游客惨遭杀害。

A living creature slain and offered as a sacrifice during a religious rite.
祭品在宗教仪式中的屠杀并奉为牺牲品的活的动物
slake(pt.: slaked, pp.: slaked, prp.: slaking)
vt. 消除(沸化)
Hasn't NATO slaked his lust for blood?
难道北约还没有满足他的血腥的欲望吗?

We had to slake ourselves with rainwater in the desert.
在沙漠中我们不得不用雨水解渴。
slalom(pt.: slalomed, pp.: slalomed, prp.: slaloming)
n. 障碍滑雪比赛
暂无例句
slam
n. 砰然声,猛然

v. 猛然关上,砰地关上
He slammed the papers down on my desk and angrily walked out.
他把文件使劲扔在我的桌子上便怒气冲冲地走了出去。

He closed the door with a slam.
他砰的一声关上门。
slander(pt.: slandered, pp.: slandered, prp.: slandering)
n. 中伤,毁谤

v. 中伤,毁谤
Her company is suing her for slander because of her remarks about their safety record.
由于她发表了关于公司安全记录的言论,该公司正以诽谤罪起诉她。

He claims he was slandered at the meeting.
他声称在会上受人诋毁。
slanderous
a. 诽谤的,中伤的
A plaintiff's interpretation in a libel suit of allegedly libelous or slanderous material.
对被告诽谤言辞的解释在诽谤案件中,原告对所称的诽谤的或谣言的材料的解释

Containing or implying calumny; slanderous or defamatory.
栽赃的含有或隐含有明知故犯嫌疑的;诽谤或中伤的
slang(pt.: slanged, pp.: slanged, prp.: slanging)
a. 俚语(的)

n. 俚语

vt. 辱骂,漫骂
"Grass" is a criminal slang for "informer".
grass 是罪犯用的俚语,意思是“告密的人”。

Slang insinuates itself into the language.
俚语慢慢地渗入语言中。
slant(pt.: slanted, pp.: slanted, prp.: slanting, pl.: slants)
n. 倾斜,斜面

a. 倾斜的

v. 使倾斜,倾斜
Most handwriting slants to the right.
大多数手写体都向右斜。

We slanted across the river.
我们斜渡过河。
slap(pt.: slapped, pp.: slapped, prp.: slapping, pl.: slaps)
n. 掴,侮辱,拍击声

v. 拍击,侮辱,申斥

ad. 正面地,直接地,突然地
He slapped me on the back on my way home.
在我回家的路上,他在我背上拍了一下。

His decision was a slap in the face to those who had tried to change his mind.
他的决定对于那些试图要说服他的人不啻是一记耳光。
slapdash
a. 草率的,马虎的
暂无例句
slapstick
n. 打闹剧(演员用击板相互追打发出声响得名)
A light dramatic work in which highly improbable plot situations, exaggerated characters, and often slapstick elements are used for humorous effect.
轻喜剧一种轻松的戏剧形式,其中极为荒谬可笑的情节背景,夸张的角色和一些闹剧的成分以表现幽默的效果

I prefer the dry humour of situation comedy to the slapstick of circus clowns.
我喜欢滑稽戏不动声色的幽默。不喜欢马戏小丑的低级滑稽。
slash
vt. 深砍(螺纹滚,削减,湿地)

n. 深砍(螺纹滚,削减,湿地),斜线"/"
He is slashing wildly at his opponent with a sword.
他正用剑疯狂地朝对手乱砍。

The government promises to slash taxes.
政府许诺大幅减税。
slat
n. (木,金属等的)板条
The oil paintings are backed up with slats.
这些油画是用细木条做背衬的。

Gales uprooted trees and whipped the slats off roofs.
大风把树木连根拔起,并掀掉了屋顶的石板瓦。
slate
n.板岩, 石板, 石片, 蓝色

adj. 暗蓝灰色的, 含板岩的

v. 铺石板
I've no change, could you put these eggs on the slate?
我没零钱,能把这些蛋钱记在帐上吗?

The falling slate sliced into his arm.
落下来的一块石片划破了他的手臂.
slattern
n. 邋遢的女人
暂无例句
slaughter(pt.: slaughtered, pp.: slaughtered, prp.: slaughtering)
n. 残杀,屠杀,大量杀戮

v. 残杀,屠杀
Millions of cattle are slaughtered every day.
每天有数百万头牛被屠杀。

Bison used to roam through the American great plains, but most of them are slaughter by hunter.
从前野牛在美国大平原上漫游,但是大多数都被猎人屠杀了。
slave(pt.: slaved, pp.: slaved, prp.: slaving, pl.: slaves)
n. 奴隶,附件,卑鄙的人

v. 拼命工作
He treats his wife like a slave.
他把妻子当作奴隶看待。

The slave has never experienced the sweetness of freedom.
这个奴隶从未体验过自由的快乐。
slave trade
奴隶买卖/交易
The book only touches on the causes of the war and does not do justice to the influence of the slave trade.
这本书只稍稍涉及了一下战争的原因,并没有公正评价奴隶贸易的影响。
slaver(pt.: slavered, pp.: slavered, prp.: slavering)
n. 奴隶商人,奴隶贩卖船,口水

v. 垂涎,淌口水,淌口水弄脏
The dealer was slavering over some precious stones.
那商人对一些宝石垂涎欲滴.

Stop slavering over thatbaby!
别总看著人家的孩子了!
slavery
n. 奴隶制,奴役
Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery in the United States.
亚伯拉罕·林肯在美国废除了奴隶制。

The abolition of slavery had been exercised in many countries.
奴隶制在许多国家已经被废除。
slay(pt.: slew, pp.: slain, prp.: slaying)
v. 杀,杀害,残杀
Your jokes slay me.
你的笑话笑死我了。

Two visitors were brutally slain yesterday.
昨天有两名游客惨遭杀害。
sleazy
a. 质地薄的,没有内容的,廉价的
暂无例句
sled(pt.: sledded, pp.: sledded, prp.: sledding, pl.: sleds)
n. 雪撬,小雪撬

v. 用撬搬运,座撬前往,乘撬
The man attached a strong rope to his sled.
那人将一条结实的绳子系在他的雪撬上。

Jack dug his sled out of the cellar.
杰克在地窑里找到了他的雪橇。
sledding
n. 雪撬的使用,适于使用雪撬的状态,进行状况
Kathy had hard sledding in her math course because she was poorly prepared.
凯西的数学很难进步,因为她的基础太差。
sledge
n. 雪橇,大锤

v. 用雪橇搬运,坐雪橇往
The sledge gained momentum as it ran down the hill.
雪橇从山上下冲时动量越来越大.

A frame or sledge on which condemned persons were dragged to execution.
囚笼,囚车一种架子或雪橇,遭指控者被拖到其上施刑
sledgehammer(pt.: sledgehammered, pp.: sledgehammered, prp.: sledgehammering)
n. 长柄大锤
Printing business cards on a thirty-inch press is using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
在30英寸印刷机上印刷名片简直是大材小用,得不偿失。
sleek(pt.: sleeked, pp.: sleeked, prp.: sleeking)
a. 光滑的,井然有序的

v. 使光滑,梳拢
The lion's fur is sleek.
狮子的毛皮整洁而光亮。

He sleeked back his hair with water before going in to meet her.
他进去见她之前,用水将头发梳理得很光亮。
sleep(pt.: slept, pp.: slept, prp.: sleeping, pl.: sleeps)
n. 睡眠,静止,睡意

v. 睡觉,睡眠,静止
I didn't sleep well last night.
昨晚我睡不安稳。

I haven't had enough sleep lately.
最近我睡眠不够。
sleeper(pl.: sleepers)
n. 枕木(卧车)
I am a bad sleeper.
我总睡不好。

That movie is the sleeper of the year: suddenly everyone has to see it.
那部电影爆出冷门,成了今年的最佳影片。突然间,每一个人都不得不一睹为快
sleepily
ad. 懒散地,瞌睡地
暂无例句
sleeping
n.&a. 睡[眠]着(的)
The baby was sleeping quietly in his crib.
婴儿在他的小床里静静地睡着。

Occasionally she had to take sleeping pills.
她偶尔不得不吃安眠药。
sleeping bag
睡袋
A good sleeping bag is an essential part of every campers equipment.
一个完好的睡袋是每个露宿者必不可少的装备。

She had psyched herself up so much for the camping trip that she forgot her sleeping bag.
因为要出去野营,她特别地激动,以至于忘了带睡袋
sleeping pill
n. 安眠药片
I need some sleeping pill.
我需要一些安眠药片。

The sleeping pills soon put her off to sleep.
安眠药片不久就使她睡着了。
sleepless
a. 不睡眠的,睡不著的,不休息的
Her irresponsible behaviour cost her father many sleepless nights.
她那不负责任的行为使她父亲许多夜不得安眠。

She looked pale and drawn after weeks of sleepless nights.
她经历了数周不眠之夜, 看上去脸色苍白, 形容憔悴.
sleeplessness
n. 失眠
暂无例句
sleepwalk(pt.: sleepwalked, pp.: sleepwalked, prp.: sleepwalking)
vi.&n. 梦游,梦行
暂无例句
sleepwalking
n. 梦游(症)
暂无例句
sleepy
a. 欲睡的
I'm too sleepy to watch the end of the show.
我太困倦了,不能把戏看完。

The softness of the breeze made him feel sleepy.
柔和的微风使他昏昏欲睡。
sleet(pt.: sleeted, pp.: sleeted, prp.: sleeting)
n. 雨雪

v. 下雨雪,下冰雹
The rain turned to sleet.
雨变成了雨夹雪。

The quantity of water, expressed in inches, precipitated as rain, snow, hail, or sleet in a specified area and time interval.
降雨量雨的数量以英寸表示,为某一地区在特定时间段内雨、雪、冰雹或霰的积累量
sleeve(pt.: sleeved, pp.: sleeved, prp.: sleeving, pl.: sleeves)
n. 袖子
He rolled up his sleeves and got to work in the garden.
他卷起了袖子,在花园里干起活来。

There's a big rip in my sleeve.
我的袖子破了一大块.
sleeves
袖子
My mother tacked the sleeves on before sewing them.
我妈妈在把袖子缝好之前,先用大针脚把它缝好。

He rolled up his sleeves and got to work in the garden.
他卷起了袖子,在花园里干起活来。
sleigh(pt.: sleighed, pp.: sleighed, prp.: sleighing, pl.: sleighs)
n. 雪橇

vi. 坐雪橇
My feet were cold as stone when I got out of the sleigh.
我从雪橇上下来时,两只脚冻得像石头一样。

My feet were cold as a stone when I got out of the sleigh.
我从雪橇上下来时,两脚冻得像石头一样。
sleight
n. 手法,技巧,奇计
Manual skill and dexterity in the execution of tricks; sleight of hand.
手法敏捷变戏法时手法的熟练和敏捷;戏法
slender
a. 细长的,苗条的
All girls want to be slender.
所有女孩都希望苗条。

The birch has smooth bark and slender branches.
桦树有光滑的皮和细长的枝。
slept
v. 睡,就寝,永眠

vbl. 睡,就寝,永眠
I would have preferred a bed, but beggars can't be choosers so I slept on the sofa.
我本想要张床, 但是叫花子不能挑肥拣瘦, 所以我就睡在沙发上了.

You slept right through the thunderstorm.
你一直睡著, 这场雷雨都没把你吵醒.
slew(pt.: slewed, pp.: slewed, prp.: slewing)
n. 沼地,极多,回转

v. 使转,扭转,转
The car slewed round on the icy road.
车在结冰的路上打滑了。

The captain could not slew the ship round in time to avoid an accident.
船长没能及时地掉转船头避免事故发生。
slice(pt.: sliced, pp.: sliced, prp.: slicing, pl.: slices)
n. 薄的切片,一部份

v. 切成薄片,分配
He sliced his finger by accident when cutting vegetables.
他切菜时不小心割破了手指。

The shark's fin sliced the water.
鲨鱼的背鳍像刀样迅速划破水面。
slicer
双向限幅器,限制器
暂无例句
slick(pt.: slicked, pp.: slicked, prp.: slicking, pl.: slicks)
a. 光滑的(巧妙的,完全的,老一套的,第一流的)

ad. 滑溜地(直接地)
The hurricane carried away the roof as slick as a whistle.
飓风把屋顶不费吹灰之力地刮掉了。

I advised them to watch out for slick spots on the sidewalk.
我叫他们当心人行道上路滑的地方。
slid
slide的过去分词
The book slid off my knee.
书从我膝上滑落。

The thief slid into the room.
小偷溜进房间。
slide(pt.: slid, pp.: slid, prp.: sliding, pl.: slides)
n. 滑,幻灯片,雪崩

v. 使滑,滑,跌落
The book slid off my knee.
书从我膝上滑落。

The thief slid into the room.
小偷溜进房间。
slider
滑动器
Select it to activate the slider bar on the right, then use the leave and right arrows to adjust the volume.
使用时先选择该项,激活右边的滑动条,然后用左箭头或右箭头来进行音量调整。
slight(pt.: slighted, pp.: slighted, prp.: slighting, pl.: slights)
n. 轻蔑

a. 轻微的,纤细的,脆弱的

v. 轻视,忽略
I haven't the slightest idea what you are talking about.
我一点也不明白你在说些什么。

Her slight frame was shaken by bouts of coughing.
她纤弱的身躯因阵阵咳嗽而发颤。
slightly
ad. 些微地,苗条地
My interest in music has languished slightly.
我对音乐的兴趣有点减退。

The union has been forced to slightly modify its position.
工会被迫稍稍改变立场。
slim(pt.: slimmed, pp.: slimmed, prp.: slimming)
a. 苗条的,细长的

v. 减轻体重,变苗条

vi. 减轻体重
I'm trying to get slim.
我想要瘦一些。

She tries to get fit and slim down.
她努力使身体健康体形苗条。
slime(pt.: slimed, pp.: slimed, prp.: sliming)
n. 烂泥

v. 涂上泥
There was a coating of slime on the unwashed sink.
未刷洗的水槽上有一层污垢.

Soft mud or slime.
软泥或粘泥
slimy
a. 黏滑的
He slipped on the slimy steps.
他在泥泞的台阶上摔倒了。

You slimy little creep!
你这个卑鄙无耻的奴才!
sling(pt.: slung, pp.: slung, prp.: slinging, pl.: slings)
n. 投石器,抛掷,吊物机

v. 用投石器投掷,用吊钩钓上
A basket, an enclosure, or an instrument sling suspended from and carried aloft by a balloon.
气球吊篮悬在空中吊在气球下的篮子,封闭舱或仪器舱

The line of flags was slung up between two trees.
一排旗帜悬挂在两棵树之间。
slingshot(pt.: shot, pp.: shot, pl.: slingshots)
n. 弹弓
暂无例句
slink(pt.: slunk, pp.: slunk, prp.: slinking)
v. 偷偷走动
The thief slunk down the dark alley.
那个贼偷偷钻进黑胡同里.

The dog slunk out when I shouted at him.
我向那条狗一喊, 它就溜出去了.
slip
n. 滑,错误,下跌

v. 滑倒,犯错,减退
The soap slipped out of my hand.
肥皂从我手上滑落了。

You are not going to let a wonderful chance like that slip through your fingers, are you?
你不会错过那样的好机会,对吗?
slipper(pt.: slippered, pp.: slippered, prp.: slippering, pl.: slippers)
n. 拖鞋
She has pretty dancing slippers and comfortable bedroom slippers.
她有漂亮的舞鞋和舒适的卧室拖鞋。

A slipper with a soft sole resembling this boot.
爱斯基摩式靴类似这种靴子的一种有软后跟的拖鞋
slippery
a. 滑的
Wheels won't bite on a slippery surface.
车轮打滑.

Negotiation of the slippery road was not easy.
通过这条很滑的路并不容易。
slipshod
a. 粗枝大叶的(随便的,潦草的,不整洁的)
暂无例句
slit(pt.: slit, pp.: slit, prp.: slitting, pl.: slits)
n. 裂缝,投币口

v. 纵切,扯裂
She slit cloth into strips.
她把布撕成细条。

The rider's jacket is slit up the back to make it more comfortable to wear when riding.
骑手的夹克后背上开着长叉,使他骑在马上穿着更舒服。
slither(pt.: slithered, pp.: slithered, prp.: slithering)
vt. 使....不稳地滑动(使...蜿蜒地滑行)
暂无例句
sliver(pt.: slivered, pp.: slivered, prp.: slivering)
n. 裂片,细片,梳毛

v. 纵切,切成长片,剖开
The glass slivered when it fell.
玻璃杯掉在地上摔碎了.

A sliver of citrus peel twisted over or dropped into a beverage for flavoring.
橘子皮放入或加入饮料中调味的一小块橘子皮
slob
n. 懒虫
Get out of bed, you idle slob!
快起来, 你这懒虫!
slobber(pt.: slobbered, pp.: slobbered, prp.: slobbering)
n. 口水

v. 流口水,粗俗地表示
Baby has slobbered his bib.
婴儿已经把围兜弄湿了。
slog(pt.: slogged, pp.: slogged, prp.: slogging)
v. 卖力苦干
Slog away at your studies.
不断地努力学习。

School is a hard slog.
念书是共事。
slogan(pl.: slogans)
n. 标语,口号
The advertising slogan was a play on words.
那条广告口号是双关语.

I wish the exclamation mark had not been painted out, it would have made the slogan more forceful.
我想那个惊叹号要是没有被涂掉就好了,它会使标语更加有为。
sloop(pl.: sloops)
n. 小帆船
An enemy frigate bore down on the sloop.
一艘敌驱逐舰向这只护航舰逼过来。
slop
v. (使)溢出,溅出
The tea slopped (over) into the saucer.
茶溢出流到茶托里了.

I dropped the bucket, and water slopped out (of it).
我把桶掉在地上, 水都洒了出来.
slope(pt.: sloped, pp.: sloped, prp.: sloping, pl.: slopes)
n. 倾斜,斜坡

v. 倾斜
The floor slopes badly here.
地板在这里倾斜得很厉害。

His cottage is on the gentle slope of the hill.
他的小屋在山的缓坡上。
sloping
a. 倾斜的
An upper section, often with a sloping floor, projecting from the rear or side walls of a theater or an auditorium to provide additional seating.
边座,楼座剧院或大礼堂中为了增加座席,而从后面或侧墙突出的具有倾斜地板的上面部分

An upper, sloping gallery with seats for spectators, as in a theater or an operating room.
阶梯式座位区有为观众设置的阶梯式座位的房间,如剧院和外科手术室
sloppiness
n. 凌乱,马虎
暂无例句
sloppy
a. 被泼水弄湿的,泥泞的,多阴雨的
It's sloppy job you're doing.
你这活干得太稀松了。
slot
n. 水沟,细长的孔,狭缝,硬币投币口

n. 组织、系统中的一个位置或空位

v. 留细长的孔
My friend put me in a white-collar slot.
我朋友使我从事一份白领工作。

It's not easy to slot all the young school-leavers in to suitable jobs.
给所有年轻的学校毕业生安排合适的工作并不是件容易的事情。
sloth(pl.: sloths)
n. 怠惰,懒惰,懒
Sloths live in trees and move very slowly.
树獭生活在树上而且行动缓慢。

He has kept sloth out.
他已经克服了懒惰。
slothful
a. 怠惰的,懒惰的,迟钝的
暂无例句
slotting
开槽,打孔
He put a coin into the insertion slot.
他往投币孔投入一枚硬币。

The bolt slotted smoothly into place.
插销很容易就插上了.
slouch(pt.: slouched, pp.: slouched, prp.: slouching, pl.: slouches)
n. 没精打采的样子,耷拉,笨人

v. 没精打采地站,坐
She's no slouch at tennis.
她网球打得不赖.

Don't slouch! Stand up straight!
别没精打采的! 起来站直了!
slough
n. (蛇等)蜕皮,蜕壳

v. 蜕皮

vt. 蜕去
Every spring this snake sloughs off its skin, as it has grown too big for it.
每年春天这条蛇都要蜕去旧皮,因为它身体长大,旧皮不适用了。

The name of the slough was Despond.
这个深渊名叫绝望。
sloven
n. 不修边幅的人
暂无例句
slovenly
a. 马虎的(潦草的)

ad. 马虎地(潦草地)
暂无例句
slow(pt.: slowed, pp.: slowed, prp.: slowing)
a. 慢的

ad. 慢慢地

v. 放慢,减速
My watch is five minutes slow.
我的表慢五分钟。

This student is slow in learning English.
这个学生学英语很笨。
slow motion
n. 慢动作
Parts of the film were shown again in slow motion.
影片的一些部分以慢动作重放。

The empty car rolled down the hill in slow motion and nobody could do anything to stop it.
这辆空车极其缓慢地从山丘上滑下来,但没有人能阻止住它。
slowdown
n. 降低速度,减速
A reduction in pace, force, or intensity; a slowdown.
减慢,放松速度、力量或强度减弱;放慢

Genetski believes that the unemployment numbers, to be released this week, won't shed much light on a potential slowdown, because"businesses won't start laying off workers until the evidence of reduced orders is undeniable."
格涅斯基相信,本周将发布的失业数字将不能说明[经济]是否可能疲软,因为“除非订单减少到不可否认的程度,商家不会开始解雇工人。”
slower
慢一点(show的比较级)
Could you speak slower?
你能说得慢一点吗?

The captain decided to take Jeff off and try a slower bowler.
队长决定把杰夫换下来,换上一个慢一点的投球手。
slowly
a. 慢慢地

ad. 缓慢地
Slowly but surely the great ship glided into the water.
那艘巨轮缓慢而平稳地下水了。

Tears distilled slowly from her eyes.
泪水从她的眼睛里慢慢地滴下来。
slow-witted
a. 笨的,反应慢的
暂无例句
slue(pt.: slued, pp.: slued, prp.: sluing)
v. (使)旋转
暂无例句
slug
n. 动作缓慢的人
My daughter screamed when she saw a slug.
我的女儿看见了一条鼻涕虫,尖叫了起来。
sluggard
n. 偷懒者,游手好闲的人,懒鬼
暂无例句
sluggish
a. 偷懒的,懒惰的,迟钝的
There is a sluggish stream.
那有一条流速缓慢的溪流。

These tablets make me feel rather sluggish.
我吃了这些药片感到困倦无力。
sluice(pt.: sluiced, pp.: sluiced, prp.: sluicing, pl.: sluices)
n. 水闸(闸沟,斜槽,蓄水,口)

vt 冲洗(流出,开水闸放水,溜槽提金)
Water sluiced out of the hole.
水从洞口流出。

The stables were sluiced out with water from a hose.
马厩已经用水管子冲洗过了。
slum
n. 贫民窟
The bar in the slum is a den of iniquity.
这个贫民窟里的小酒吧是一个充满罪恶的场所。

They have demolished the slum district.
贫民区已被拆除。
slumber(pt.: slumbered, pp.: slumbered, prp.: slumbering, pl.: slumbers)
n. 睡眠,休止状态

v. 熟睡,打盹,睡著渡过
The volcano had slumbered for years.
这火山已经很多年不活动了。

The baby slumbered in his cradle.
婴儿安睡在摇篮里。
slumberous
a. 昏昏欲睡的
暂无例句
slump(pt.: slumped, pp.: slumped, prp.: slumping, pl.: slumps)
n. 暴跌,意气消沉

v. 猛然掉落
The slump hit his business hard.
物价暴跌使他的生意大受打击。

The current economic slump is an earnest of the major recession to come.
当前的经济滑坡预示着一次大的衰退即将来临。
slur(pt.: slurred, pp.: slurred, prp.: slurring, pl.: slurs)
n. 连音符,诽谤,耻辱

v. 草率地看过,忽略,含糊地念
She slurred over the high cost of her plan.
她避而不提她这一计画费用之巨.

A curved line indicating such a phrase; a slur.
连线表示这个乐句的弧线;连线
slurp(pt.: slurped, pp.: slurped, prp.: slurping)
v.&n. 啜食

vt. 饮食出声
He was slurping (down) his soup.
他喝汤时嘴唇发出啧啧的声音.

Stop slurping!
吃喝时别发出这麽大的声音!
slush fund
用以行贿官员等的钱
Nixon used a slush fund to finance spy on the democrats.
尼克森用行贿基金支付监视民主党活动的款项。
sly
a. 狡猾的,诡密的
He is a sly dog.
他是个狡猾的家伙。

She must have been having lessons on the sly.
她准是暗地里一直在上课。
smack
n滋味, 风味, 少量, 拍击

v. 带有...风味, 用掌击, 拍打
The book hit the floor with a smack.
书啪的一声掉在地板上。

He smacked the book angrily on the table.
他生气地把书啪的一声丢在桌子上。
small(pl.: smalls)
a. 小的
This coat is too small for me.
这件上衣对我来说太小了。

The penalty clause was hidden in the small print.
惩罚条款印在不起眼的小号字体部分。
small change
零钱
I dropped some small change into the collecting tin.
我把一些硬币投进募捐罐里了。

The trouble with the new pound coins is that you think you've only got a pocketful of small change but in fact it's worth several pounds.
新发行的一英镑硬币给人造成的麻烦是,你以为你只有一口袋零钱,但实际上,那值好几英镑。
small talk
n. 闲谈(闲扯,应酬)
暂无例句
smallish
a. 较小的,略小的
暂无例句
smallpox
n. 天花
Many people died from the smallpox epidemic.
很多人死于天花流行病。

Smallpox has almost been eradicated.
天花几乎已经被消灭了。
small-scale
a. 小比例尺的,小规模的
暂无例句
smarmy
a. 令人厌烦的,爱说奉承话的
暂无例句
smart(pt.: smarted, pp.: smarted, prp.: smarting, pl.: smarts)
a. 聪明的,漂亮的

v. 刺痛

a. 时髦的,巧妙的
He is a smart boy.
他是一个聪明的男孩。

The smart of his wound kept him awake.
伤痛使他无法入睡。
smart-ass
a. 自作聪明的,自以为是的
暂无例句
smash(pt.: smashed, pp.: smashed, prp.: smashing, pl.: smashes)
n. 破碎,大败,冲突

a. 非常的,了不起的

v. 粉碎,溃裂,使破产

[羽]扣球
We are determined to smash terrorism.
我们一定要消灭恐怖主义。

The lock was rusty, so we had to smash the door open.
锁锈住了,我们得把门砸开。
smashing
a. 猛烈的,兴旺的,了不起的
"That'll do. Hold it. Will have one more… It looks smashing, " said the photographer.
"行了,别动,我们再照一张……,这个样子太棒了,"摄影师说。

He went stark raving mad and began smashing the place up.
他发疯了,开始把这块地方砸得粉碎。
smattering
n. 一知半解(少数)
暂无例句
smear(pt.: smeared, pp.: smeared, prp.: smearing, pl.: smears)
v. 涂,擦上,抹擦使变模糊

n.油迹,污点;诋毁,诽谤;(医)涂片标本
We smeared cream on our faces.
我们在脸上搽雪花膏。

This accusation of bribery is a vile smear on an honorable citizen.
这项有关贿赂的指控是对一个正直公民的无耻诽谤。
smell(pt.: smelled, pp.: smelled, prp.: smelling, pl.: smells)
n. 味道,气味,嗅

v. 闻,探出,发臭
These dogs have a marvelous sense of smell.
这些狗有非常敏锐的嗅觉。

I could smell that the milk was not fresh.
我闻得出牛奶不新鲜。
smelly
a. 有使人难受的气味的,臭的
Smelly feet are definitely a turn-off as far as I'm concerned.
脚要是有味可真恶心人, 这是我的看法.
smelt
n. 香鱼
The ore is smelted in this large factory.
这个大型工厂里熔炼矿石。

The newly ploughed fields smelt sweet.
新犁过的土地散发着芳香。
smile(pt.: smiled, pp.: smiled, prp.: smiling, pl.: smiles)
n. 微笑,喜色

v. 微笑,喜色
She smiled at me.
她向我微笑。

Her smile makes her even more beautiful.
她的微笑使她更美丽了。
smiling
a. 微笑的,晴朗美好的
That's the nearest approach to a smile he ever makes.
那已算是他能做出的最近乎微笑的表示了。

I saw the joy in her smiling face.
从她的笑脸上我看到欢欣。
smirch(pt.: smirched, pp.: smirched, prp.: smirching)
n. 污点

v. 玷污
暂无例句
smirk(pt.: smirked, pp.: smirked, prp.: smirking)
v. 假笑,得意地笑
A guilty smirk; a guilty secret.
罪恶的假笑;罪恶的秘密

Come on, professor, does not smirk at me like that.
拜托!老师,你不要那样对着我假笑。
smite(pt.: smote, pp.: smitten, prp.: smiting)
v. 彻底击败,重击
The thief's conscience smote him.
那个贼突然良心发现。

The hero smote the giant with his sword.
英雄用剑猛劈巨人。
smith
n. 锻工,铁匠
If you do not mind wait, Mr. Smith will be free in about twenty minutes' time.
如果您能等一下,史密斯先生20分钟后就有空了。

Smith signaled the auctioneer quietly and kicked the bid up another thousand.
史密斯悄悄地向地向拍卖人做手势,然后把出价又抬高了1,000元。
smithereens
n. 碎片,毁灭
暂无例句
smithy(pl.: smithies)
n. 锻冶匠的工作场所
暂无例句
smitten
smite的过去分词
I met Janet yesterday, and I'm rather smitten with her.
我昨天遇见了珍妮特, 一下子就爱上她了.

He was so smitten by(with) the view that he stopped and took out his camera.
他被那景色迷住了,于是停下来拿出照相机。
smock(pt.: smocked, pp.: smocked, prp.: smocking, pl.: smocks)
n. 工作服,罩衫
The man put on his smock and went out.
那人穿上罩衫,然后走了出去。

A loose smock worn by laborers.
工作服工人穿的宽松工作服
smog
n. 烟雾
Smog hung in the sky (over the city).
(城市)上空烟雾弥漫.

On the night of December1, 1930, a cloud of smog moved over a valley in Belgium, which caused thousands of people to become ill.
1930年12月1日晚上,一片烟雾飘过比利时的一个山谷,这使数千人病倒了。
smoke(pt.: smoked, pp.: smoked, prp.: smoking, pl.: smokes)
n. 烟,无常的事物,抽烟

v. 吸烟,以烟熏,冒烟
Peter smokes several cigars everyday.
彼得每天抽好几支雪茄。

The smoke of the burning house could be seen many blocks away.
着火的房子的冒出的烟在几个街区外都能看到。
smoked
熏的
The farmers smoked ten rats out.
那个农民熏出来10只老鼠。

We will serve smoked cod's roe at the dinner.
宴会上我们将上一道熏鳕鱼子。
smokeless
a. 无烟的
A cellulose nitrate used as a component of smokeless powder.
火纤维素硝酸纤维素,用于无烟的炸药的组成物质
smoker(pl.: smokers)
n. 吸烟者
Shall we sit in a smoker or a non-smoker?
我们坐吸烟车厢还是非吸烟车厢?

Non-smokers often disapprove of smoking in public.
不吸烟的人往往不赞成别人在公共场合吸烟。
smoking
n. 吸烟
Smoking is not allowed here.
这里不许吸烟。

Smoking is not good for your health.
吸烟对你的健康没有好处。
smoky
a. 冒烟的,熏著的,呛人的
暂无例句
smolder(pt.: smoldered, pp.: smoldered, prp.: smoldering, pl.: smolders)
v. 无火焰地闷烧,压抑
暂无例句
smooth(pt.: smoothed, pp.: smoothed, prp.: smoothing)
a. 平稳的,流畅的,安祥的

v. 使...光滑,变平滑
Her skin is as smooth as silk.
她的皮肤像丝绸一样光滑。

The birch has smooth bark and slender branches.
桦树有光滑的皮和细长的枝。
smoothie(pl.: smoothies)
n. 善于讨好女人的男子, 举止优雅的人
Don't trust him he's a real smoothie!
别相信他--他净顺情说好话!
smoothing
滤除
Affairs are smoothing down.
事态正在缓和下来。

A trowel-shaped tool for smoothing the surface of clay, sand, or plaster in a mold.
(瓦工的)镘用以刮光模子中泥土、沙粒或灰泥的表面的铲型工具
smoothly
ad. 平滑地,流畅地,流利地
The rope ran out smoothly.
绳子顺顺当当地拉出来了。

I heard a car engine purring smoothly.
我听到一辆汽车发动机发出平稳的轰隆声。
smote
smite 的过去式
The thief's conscience smote him.
那个贼突然良心发现。

The hero smote the giant with his sword.
英雄用剑猛劈巨人。
smother(pt.: smothered, pp.: smothered, prp.: smothering)
v. 使...喘不过气,使...窒息
If you put too much coal on the fire at once you'll smother it.
在火上一下子添上很多煤, 反而能把火闷死.

Smother the flames from the burning pan with a wet towel.
用湿毛巾把锅里的火扑灭.
smoulder(pt.: smouldered, pp.: smouldered, prp.: smouldering)
vi. (情绪)郁积,闷在心里,熏烧
It took hours for the ruins to smoulder out.
废虚燃了几个小时才烧尽。

Her eyes smoulder with jealousy.
她的眼睛露出嫉妒的目光。
smudge(pt.: smudged, pp.: smudged, prp.: smudging, pl.: smudges)
n. 污点,渍痕

v. 弄脏

vt. 涂脏
You'vegot a smudge of soot on your cheek.
你脸上有块煤灰污迹.

Wet ink smudges easily.
墨水没乾很容易弄出污迹.
smug(pl.: smugs)
a. 自以为是的,满漂亮的,俏皮的

n. 书呆子,难以交往的家伙
暂无例句
smuggle(pt.: smuggled, pp.: smuggled, prp.: smuggling)
v. 偷运,走私,私运
They smuggled Swiss watches into China.
他们走私瑞士表进中国。

He was arrested for smuggling out currency.
他因携带货币出境而被捕。
smuggler
n. 走私者
We caught the smuggler on the spot.
我们当场抓到那个走私犯。

The smuggler is still at large.
那个走私贩仍逍遥法外。
smuggling
v. 走私
If you are caught smuggling goods into the country, they will probably be confiscated.
假如查出你向该国走私货物,你的货物可能会被没收。

There have been several successful prosecutions for drug smuggling recently.
近来有几起毒品走私活动被检举立案.
smutty
a. 淫秽的
暂无例句
snack(pt.: snacked, pp.: snacked, prp.: snacking, pl.: snacks)
n. 小吃,点心

v. 吃零食,吃点心
We were in a hurry so we had to make do with a quick snack.
我们时间很紧, 只好胡乱吃了顿小吃.

I'm not very hungry a small snack is fine for me.
我不太饿--来点小吃就够了.
snack bar
n. 快餐柜, 小吃店
A snack bar or small cafeteria, as on a military installation.
随军小卖部小吃店或小自助餐厅,如军事单位中的

No, I'm going to the snack bar to get a doughnut and some milk.
不,我要到小吃店买一个油炸圈饼和一些牛奶。
snag(pt.: snagged, pp.: snagged, prp.: snagging)
n. 暗礁(隐患)

vt 清除困难(清铲,粗加工,绊住)
I have a snag in my best black tights.
我最好的一条黑裤袜给划破了。

The negotiations struck a snag when the union leaders asked for paid holidays in addition to the usual wage increase.
当工会领袖们要求在通常的工资增加之外还应有带薪假日时,商谈遇到了阻碍。
snail(pl.: snails)
n. 蜗牛
The boy does his work at a snail's pace.
小男孩慢吞吞地做作业。

I can't bear him; he does everything at a snail's pace.
我真受不了他,他做什么事都磨磨蹭蹭。
snake(pt.: snaked, pp.: snaked, prp.: snaking, pl.: snakes)
n. 蛇

v. 蜿蜒,弯弯曲曲行进
I have a fear of snakes.
我害怕蛇。

The snake coiled itself around the tree.
蛇盘绕在树上。
snakelike
a. (像)蛇一般的
暂无例句
snaky
a. 似蛇的,弯曲的,阴险的
暂无例句
snap(pt.: snapped, pp.: snapped, prp.: snapping, pl.: snaps)
n. 啪地移动,突然断掉

v. 猛咬,咬断,谩骂,砰然关上
Most pine snaps as it burns.
大多数松木燃烧时都发出断裂声。

The shark snapped its jaws shut.
鲨鱼啪嗒一声把嘴合上了。
snappish
a. 脾气暴燥的
暂无例句
snappy
a. 精力充沛的,潇洒的
She was wearing a snappy little red number.
她身著一款时髦的红色连衣裙.

Pack your bags and make it snappy; we leave in five minutes.
赶快把东西装进你们的包里,5分钟后我们就走。
snapshot(pt.: snapshotted, pp.: snapshotted, prp.: snapshotting, pl.: snapshots)
快照
This snapshot hasn't printed very well.
这张快照印出来不太清楚.

Send or receiving a new snapshot overwrite the previous image.
发送或接收一幅新的快照会覆盖前面的图象。
snare(pt.: snared, pp.: snared, prp.: snaring, pl.: snares)
n. 陷阱,诱惑

v. 以陷阱捕获,诱惑
He fell into a snare laid by his enemy.
他落入敌人设的圈套。

A snare or trap for game.
狩猎用的陷阱或圈套
snarl
v. 吼叫,怒骂
Traffic was badly snarled up near the accident.
车祸现场附近交通极为混乱。

The dog snarled at the milkman.
那条狗对著送牛奶的人低声吠叫.
snarled
a. 纠缠不清的
Traffic was badly snarled up near the accident.
车祸现场附近交通极为混乱。

The machine snarled the material up.
机器把材料搅在一起了.
snatch(pt.: snatched, pp.: snatched, prp.: snatching, pl.: snatches)
n. 抢夺,碎片,一阵

v. 夺取,想抢走,侥幸获得
The hawk snatched the chicken and flew away.
老鹰抓住小鸡飞走了。

He snatched up his gun and fired.
他突然拿起枪来射击。
snazzy
a. 时髦的,华丽而俗气的
The boss set his mistress up in a snazzy love nest.
老板把情妇安排在一个华丽而俗气的爱之窝。
sneak(pt.: sneaked, pp.: sneaked, prp.: sneaking, pl.: sneaks)
vt. 潜行(隐藏,填石缝)

n. 潜行
He sneaked a chocolate from the box.
他从盒子里偷拿了一块巧克力。

The cat ate the food and sneaked off.
猫吃完食物就偷偷跑了。
sneaker
n. 鬼鬼祟祟做事的人,卑鄙者,运动鞋
暂无例句
sneakers
n. (pl.) 胶底运动鞋
He wore old jeans and a pair of sneakers.
他穿著旧牛仔裤和胶底运动鞋。
sneaking
a. 秘密的,不公开的
James loves sneaking up on his sister to frighten her.
詹姆斯喜欢溜到妹妹身後吓她一大跳。

James love sneaking up on his sister to frighten her.
詹姆斯喜欢溜到妹妹身后吓她一大跳。
sneer(pt.: sneered, pp.: sneered, prp.: sneering, pl.: sneers)
n. 冷笑,嘲笑

v. 嘲笑,冷笑
He paid no attention to their sneers.
他对他们的嘲笑置之不理。

Don't sneer at their religion.
不要嘲笑他们的宗教。
sneeze(pt.: sneezed, pp.: sneezed, prp.: sneezing, pl.: sneezes)
n. 喷嚏

v. 打喷嚏
The dust made him sneeze.
灰尘使他打了个喷嚏。

The pepper in the food caused me to/made me sneeze.
这食物中的胡椒味儿呛得我直打喷嚏.
sneezing
n. 打喷嚏
Her husband started sneezing violently."God bless you! " she said automatically.
她的丈夫开始一个劲儿地打喷嚏。“大吉大利!”她脱口而出地说道。

With all that dust about, he couldn't stop sneezing.
到处都是灰尘, 他不停地打著喷嚏.
snide
a. 讽刺的,含沙射影的
暂无例句
sniff(pt.: sniffed, pp.: sniffed, prp.: sniffing, pl.: sniffs)
n. 以鼻吸气,吸入的东西,气味

v. 嗅,发觉
The dog was sniffing at the lamppost.
那条狗在灯柱旁嗅来嗅去。

His generous offer is not to be sniffed at.
对他的慷慨厚意不可嗤之以鼻。
snigger
暗笑,窃笑
Her shabby appearance drew sniggers from the guests.
她样子寒酸, 客人不禁暗自发笑.

What are you sniggering at? Haven't you seen people kissing before?
你们笑什麽? 没见过接吻吗?
snip(pt.: snipped, pp.: snipped, prp.: snipping, pl.: snips)
n. 便宜货,廉价货

v. 剪,剪断
He snipped off the corner of the milk carton.
他剪掉牛奶袋的边角。

He snipped the string and untied the parcel.
他剪断绳子,解开包裹。
snipe(pt.: sniped, pp.: sniped, prp.: sniping, pl.: snipes)
vi. 伏击,狙击,抨击
The snipe has a very long thin beak.
鹬长着非常细长的鸟嘴。

Jack is seldom irritated when newspapermen snipe at him in their columns. It's a matter of patience born of long experience.
杰克很少因为新闻记者撰稿在报纸上攻击他而生气。这是他漫长的经历所培养出来的一种耐性。
sniper(pl.: snipers)
n. 狙击兵
The sniper snapped off six rapid shots.
狙击手迅速地连放了六枪。

Snipers and irregulars fell on the hapless patrol.
狙击兵和非正规军袭击了巡逻队
snob
n. 势利小人
He is not a snob and therein lay his downfall.
他不是个势利小人,而他失败的原因正在于此。

This part of the town has a lot of snob appeal.
该城的这一区很能吸引自视甚高的人.
snobbery(pl.: snobberies)
n. 充绅士气派,俗不可耐的性格
Is his distance a result of snobbery or shyness?
他态度冷淡是因为他势利眼呢,还是因为他腼腆?

Her novel is a satire on social snobbery.
她的小说是描写势利小人的讽刺作品.
snobbish
a. 势利的
Jane feels she can never compete with these snobbish, elegant people.
简·爱感到她永远无法同这些高雅却势利的人们竞争。

It is strange that he should fall in love with such a snobbish girl.
说来真怪,他居然与那位高傲的女孩子坠入情网。
snooker
vt. 挫败(阻挠,把...置于困境)
Our local pub has gone to the dogs since they put in the snooker tables and video jukeboxes.
我们当地的酒店自从把落袋撞球戏桌子和电视自动电唱机摆进来后就垮了。

I don't understand the finer points of snooker but I enjoy watching it on TV.
我不太懂落袋台球游戏, 但我喜欢看电视里的这种节目.
snoop(pt.: snooped, pp.: snooped, prp.: snooping)
n. 窥探者

v. 窥伺,打听
The house perfects often snoop around our campus at night.
学生纠察队经常夜间在校园里巡逻。

I say you kiss my wife! what have you to say.- Do not let me catch you snoop again!
我说你跟我老婆亲嘴!你有什么话说。——可别让我再看到你偷偷摸摸的探头头脑!
Snoopy
a. 爱窥探者,爱管闲事者
Given to prying into the affairs of others; snoopy.
好管闲事的刺探别人事务的;爱探听的
snooty
a. 自大的,傲慢的
暂无例句
snore(pt.: snored, pp.: snored, prp.: snoring, pl.: snores)
n. 鼾声

v. 打鼾
The woman said that she could not sleep without her husband's snore after 20 years of marriage.
那位妇人说结婚20年来,听不到她丈夫的呼噜声,她就睡不着觉。

Her husband snores loudly.
她丈夫睡觉时打鼾很响。
snorkel
n. 液压起重机(通气管)

vt 用通气管潜航
暂无例句
snort(pt.: snorted, pp.: snorted, prp.: snorting, pl.: snorts)
v. 喷著气弄响鼻子,哼著鼻子,嘶嘶响著排气

n. 鼻息,满杯
The horse snorted and stamped its hoof impatiently.
这匹马呼哧呼哧地喘着气,不耐烦地跺着蹄子。

He snorted out a reply.
他气呼呼地回答。
snout(pl.: snouts)
n. 鼻口部,鼻子,蛇管的前端
The snout of the pig you drew on the picture is too long.
这幅画上你画的猪鼻子太长了。

A leather or wire restraining appliance that, when fitted over an animal's snout, prevents biting and eating.
动物的口套,口络套在动物的鼻口部以防止其咬和吃的一种皮质或者金属丝制成的限制装置
snow(pt.: snowed, pp.: snowed, prp.: snowing, pl.: snows)
n. 雪

v. 下雪
It was snowing heavily.
天正在下大雪。

He watched his woods filled up with snow.
他眼看着他的树林渐渐被雪覆盖。
snowboard
测雪板
暂无例句
snowdrift
n. 雪堆
The dad-blamed car got stuck in a snowdrift.
该死的汽车陷在雪堆里了。

In the severe winter of1947, farmers had to dig their livestock out of huge snowdrifts.
在1947年严峻的冬天,农民们不得不挖开大雪堆把他们的家畜救出来。
snowfall
n. 降雪
Such a snowfall is few and for between in our province.
这样大的雪在我们省里是少有的。

A heavy snowfall block the main road.
一次严重的降雪阻塞了主要公路。
snowflake(pl.: snowflakes)
n. 雪花,雪片
Snowflakes are melting as they reached the ground.
雪花触地便融化了。
snowman(pl.: snowmen)
n. 雪人
The Abominable Snowman who haunts the imagination of climbers in the Himalayas is hardly more elusive.
常使喜马拉雅山的攀登者浮想联翩的雪人也不比此更难以捉摸。
snowmobile
n. 雪上车
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snowshoe(pt.: snowshoed, pp.: snowshoed, prp.: snowshoeing, pl.: snowshoes)
n. 雪鞋

vi. 穿着雪鞋走
暂无例句
snowstorm(pl.: snowstorms)
n. 暴风雪
Because of the snowstorm, the churchgoer did not go to church.
因为暴风雪,经常去做礼拜的人没有去教堂。

The roads were sanded after the snowstorm.
道路在暴风雪之后铺上了沙子。
snowy
a. 多雪的,被雪所覆盖著的,下雪的
He looks kind with snowy hair.
雪白的头发使他看上去很和善。

I like to go for a walk in the snowy streets.
我喜欢去雪中的街道上散步。
snub(pt.: snubbed, pp.: snubbed, prp.: snubbing, pl.: snubs)
a. (鼻子等)短平而上翘

v. 冷落,不理睬
The second snub settled his hash.
第二次碰壁使他不敢再找麻烦了。

I know the way we were snubbed still rankles, but it's got to be put behind us now. We must cooperate with these people.
我知道,他们过去那样冷落我们,至今仍然令人气愤,但是现在我们应该把它置之脑后,因为我们必须同这些人合作。
snuff
n. 烛花(鼻烟)

vt 剪烛花(嗅)
The leaves of this plant, dried and processed chiefly for use in cigarettes, cigars, or snuff or for smoking in pipes.
烟草叶这种植物的叶子,晒干后加工,主要用于制作香烟、雪茄、鼻烟或在烟斗中抽

Her goal was to snuff out all political opposition to her empress ambitions.
她的目的是要消除一切不利于她实现发女皇宏图的政治对抗。
snuffle(pt.: snuffled, pp.: snuffled, prp.: snuffling)
v. 抽鼻子,嗅
The dog was snuffling around the roots of a tree.
那条狗在树根处嗅来嗅去.
snuffling
a. 抽着鼻子的, 假装虔诚的
The dog was snuffling around the roots of a tree.
那条狗在树根处嗅来嗅去.
snug(pt.: snugged, pp.: snugged, prp.: snugging, pl.: snugs)
a. 舒适的,合身的

v. 使整洁干净
He sat in a snug little room.
他坐在一个舒适的小房间里。

Snug, comfortable, and warm.
舒适的、惬意的和温暖的
snuggle(pt.: snuggled, pp.: snuggled, prp.: snuggling)
v. 挨近,依偎
They snuggled up (together) in bed.
他们依偎著躺在床上.

The child snuggled up to her mother.
那孩子紧贴在母亲身边.
snugly
ad. 紧紧地,紧密地
He fitted the map snugly into the bag.
他把地图整齐地塞进包里。

Plane one side of the panel down until it fits snugly into place.
把板条的一侧刨一刨,使它放在这儿刚好合适。
so
ad. 如此,如是,如...那样

conj. 所以,因此,所以
It was snowing, and so I could not go out.
天在下雪,所以我无法外出。

You have pride and so have I.
你有自尊心,我也有。
so far as
a. 就...说(到...的程度)
So far as English is concerned, it is not so difficult as you might think.
就英文而言,它并不像你所认为的那样难。

The bus route goes so far as that, so you'll need to take a taxi.
汽车路线到此为止了, 你得叫辆的士。
so long
再见
So long!
再见!

My wife is expecting me at home. I must be off now. So long!
我妻子正在家等着我呢。我必须要走了。再见!
so long as
只要
You may eat anything, so long as you don't eat too much.
只要不吃得太多,你可以吃任何东西。

I don't care about the price, so long as the car is in good condition.
我不计较价钱,只要车很好用就行了。
So long!
再见!
暂无例句
so much
ad. 这么(全然)
She turned away in horror at the sight of so much blood.
看到这么多的血, 她害怕地将脸扭向了一边。

Success lies not so much as in luck as in hard work.
与其说成功在于运气不如说是辛勤努力。
soak(pt.: soaked, pp.: soaked, prp.: soaking, pl.: soaks)
n. 浸,湿透,大雨

v. 使上下湿透,浸,吸入
Are you in favour of soaking the rich?
你赞成向富人多徵税吗?

Don't stand out there: you'll get soaked through.
你别站在外边,要不全身都要湿透了
soaked
a. 湿透的
The rain had soaked through his coat.
雨把他的大衣淋透了.

The blood soaked through his shirt and stained his jacket.
他的血透过衬衫染污了上衣.
soaking
a. 浸湿的
Are you in favour of soaking the rich?
你赞成向富人多徵税吗?

The dirty clothes are soaking in soapy water.
脏衣服都在肥皂水里泡著呢.
soap(pt.: soaped, pp.: soaped, prp.: soaping, pl.: soaps)
n. 肥皂
He washed his hands with a toilet soap.
他用香皂洗手。

The soap slipped out of my hand.
肥皂从我手上滑落了。
soap opera
n. 肥皂剧
No soap opera fan can complain that the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings that usurped the network tales of sex and power could not deliver their daily emotional fix. It was an astounding day for television viewers, right up there with Watergate.
喜欢看肥皂剧的人不会抱怨参议院司法委员会听证会不能提供每天的感情刺激。在色情与权力故事方面它取代了电视台。对电视观众那是令人耳目一新的一天,可与水门事件媲美。

What a sensational story! It has all the elements of a soap opera.
多麽耸人听闻的事! 具备连续剧的一切要素.
soapy
a. 像肥皂样的(肥皂质的,泖有肥皂的,滑腻的)
The dirty clothes are soaking in soapy water.
脏衣服都在肥皂水里泡著呢.

Soapy was tossed into prison without trial.
苏比未经审叛就被投进了监狱。
soar(pt.: soared, pp.: soared, prp.: soaring)
n. 高扬

v. 往上飞舞,高耸
His imagination resemble the wing of an ostrich. it enabled him to run, though not to soar.
他的想象力有类于鸵鸟的翅膀—虽未可以飞翔,犹可使他奔驰。

Set the bird's wings with gold and it will never again soar in the sky.
鸟翼上系上了黄金,这鸟便永不能再在天上翱翔了。
soaring
a. 猛增的,剧增的
Inflation has sent food costs soaring.
通货膨胀于食物价格飞涨。

The glider was soaring above the valley.
那架滑翔机在山谷上空滑翔。
sob(pt.: sobbed, pp.: sobbed, prp.: sobbing, pl.: sobs)
n. 空间轨道的轰炸机;呜咽, 哭泣



v. 哭诉, (风等)发呜咽声, 哭泣
The child's sobs gradually died down.
那孩子的啜泣声渐渐静了下来.

She sobbed out the story of her son's violent death.
她哭著诉说儿子横死的经过.
sober(pt.: sobered, pp.: sobered, prp.: sobering)
a. 清醒的,稳重的

v. 使沉著,从醉里醒来
He sobered up quickly when he heard the terrible news.
他听到这个坏消息,马上就清醒过来了。

The bad news had a sobering effect on all of us.
对我们大家来说,这个坏消息是发人深省的。
soberly
ad. 清醒地,严肃地
暂无例句
sobriety
n. 清醒,严肃
暂无例句
sobriquet
n. 绰号
暂无例句
so-called
a. 所谓的
暂无例句
soccer
n. 英式足球
People love to play soccer.
人们喜欢踢足球。

The boy who is speaking to Helen enjoys playing soccer.
正在跟海伦谈话的那男孩喜爱踢足球。
sociable(pl.: sociables)
a. 好交际的,社交的
Her sociable manner is really a mask for a very shy nature.
她那好交际的作风,实际上是她腼腆天性的伪装。

Shunning the society of others; not sociable.
厌恶社交的避免与别人交往的;不爱社交的
sociably
ad. 和蔼可亲地,善于应酬地
暂无例句
social(pl.: socials)
a. 社会的
Man is a social being.
人是社会性的动物。

We are invited to a small social gathering.
我们被邀请参加一个小型社交聚会。
social climber
追求更高社会地位的人,向上爬的人
Mrs Brown is known as a social climber.
布朗太太是有名的趋炎附势的人。
social studies
n. 社会学科
暂无例句
socialism
n. 社会主义
Who is the founder of the scientific socialism?
谁是科学社会主义的奠基人?

Some say that capitalism and socialism will eventually converge.
有人说资本主义和社会主义最终会合而为一。
socialist(pl.: socialists)
a. 社会主义的

n. 社会主义者
We'll have a subject of socialist principles this term.
这个学期我们将学习社会主义原理。

They all support socialist policies.
他们都拥护社会主义的政策。
socialistic
a. 社会主义(者)的
Some of her views are rather socialistic.
她的观点颇有一些社会主义倾向.

That socialistic nation pay homage to the previous premier.
那个社会主义国家向前任首相表达敬意。
socialite
n. 社会名流,名士
暂无例句
sociality
n. 社交, 交际, 社会性
暂无例句
socialize(pt.: socialized, pp.: socialized, prp.: socializing)
vt. 使...社会化(使...社会主义化,使...公有)

v. 交际
暂无例句
socialized
a. 社交化的
暂无例句
socializing
n. 交往,交际
暂无例句
socially
ad. 在社会上,在社交上,亲切地
The white people here don't mix socially with the natives.
这里的白种人不与土人交往.

The care of the baby naturally tied her down so that she was not so active socially as before.
要照顾婴儿,自然拴住了她,使她不能像以前那样积极参加社会活动。
society(pl.: societies)
n. 社会
Society has a right to expect people to obey the law.
社会有权要求人们守法。

She joined the university art society.
她加入了大学里的艺术协会。
socioeconomic
a. 社会经济的
A host of compelling socioeconomic problems.
许多令人不得不接受的社会经济问题
sociological
a. 社会学的
French social scientist and a founder of sociology who is known for his study of social values and alienation. His important works include The Rules of Sociological Method(1895).
涂尔干,埃米尔1858-1917法国社会科学家,是社会学的创始人之一,以其对社会价值与异化的研究著称,他的重要著作包括社会方式的规则(1895年)

The study of the cultural, behavioral, and sociological aspects of spatial distances between individuals.
人类空间统计学研究人与人之间空间距离的文化,行为,社会层面的学科
sociologist
n. 社会学家
Ms Lucy, as a professional sociologist and committed feminist, is, however, not surprised. Nor is she amused.
但是,作为一位职业社会学家和女权运动者,露西小姐并不觉得奇怪。她也不在乎。

A sociologist who specializes in the problems of cities and urban life.
都市学专家研究专业方向为城市问题和城市生活的社会学家
sociology
n. 社会学
French social scientist and a founder of sociology who is known for his study of social values and alienation. His important works include The Rules of Sociological Method(1895).
涂尔干,埃米尔1858-1917法国社会科学家,是社会学的创始人之一,以其对社会价值与异化的研究著称,他的重要著作包括社会方式的规则(1895年)

Major courses contributing to management qualification: Management, accounting, economics, marketing, sociology.
对管理资格有帮助的主要课程:管理学、会计学、经济学、市场学、社会学。
sock
n. 短袜

v. 重击,痛打
The speaker really socked it to them!
发言的人给他们个迎头痛击!

Can't you put a sock in it? I'm trying to work.
别出声了好不好? 我要工作呢.
socket(pt.: socketed, pp.: socketed, prp.: socketing, pl.: sockets)
n. 插座,插口
His eyes nearly jumped from their sockets in surprise.
他惊讶得眼珠子差一点跳出来。

This type of bulb screws into the socket.
这种灯是拧到灯座上的.
socks
n. 袜子(复数)
She rolled the socks into a ball.
她把袜子卷成一团。

These socks retail at 1 dollar a pair.
这些袜子零卖一美圆一双。
Socrates
n. 苏格拉底[哲学家]
Many ancient Greeks were followers of Socrates.
许多古希腊人都是苏格拉底的追随者。

Socrates laid the foundations of logic.
苏格拉底奠定了逻辑学的基础。
Socratic
a. 苏格拉底问答法的
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sod
n. (一块)草皮,草地
You stupid sod!
你这个蠢蛋!

The new boss is a mean sod!
新来的上司是个大坏蛋!
soda(pl.: sodas)
n. 汽水,苏打
He ordered two lime sodas.
他要了两杯酸橙苏打汽水。

Two brandies and soda, please.
劳驾,来两杯白兰地加苏打水。
soda fountain
(美)冷饮柜,冷饮小卖部
A soda fountain drink made by blending carbonated water with flavored syrup.
磷酸果汁汽水将碳化水和调味果汁混合而成的一种苏打冷饮饮料
soda pop
n. 汽水
暂无例句
sodden(pt.: soddened, pp.: soddened, prp.: soddening)
a. 浑身湿透的,不成样子的,浸过酒的

v. 拿水浸,变柔软,腐败
My shoes are sodden from walking in the rain.
我在雨里这么一跑,鞋都湿了。
sodium
n. 钠
Sodium and water react (together).
钠和水能起反应.

Common salt is a compound of sodium and chlorine.
食盐是钠和氯的化合物.
sofa(pl.: sofas)
n. 沙发
The old man is dropping away in the sofa.
这位老人在沙发上打起瞌睡来。

I nestled down on the big sofa and began to read novels.
我舒适地靠在大沙发上,开始看小说。
soft
a. 软的
It's very comfortable to step on the soft ground in the spring.
春天的时候,踩在松软的地面上非常舒服。

Don't be so soft there's nothing to be afraid of.
别这麽窝囊,没什麽可怕的嘛。
soft drink
软饮料
I'd prefer a soft drink.
我喜欢喝软饮料.

A soft drink with ice cream floating in it.
饮料一种上面浮有冰淇淋的软饮料
softball
n. 垒球(与棒球相似,但球场较小,球大而软)
I like to play softball.
我喜欢玩垒球。
soften(pt.: softened, pp.: softened, prp.: softening)
v. 使...变柔软,变柔和,减轻
He was softened into tears.
他被感动得流下了眼泪。

The more you soften a request, the more polite it becomes.
你愈使请求柔婉,请求就愈变为客气。
softener
n. 起软化作用的东西,软化剂,柔软剂
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softly
ad. 柔和地,静静地,温柔地
A passage to be played softly or quietly.
轻声演奏的乐段要轻轻或静静地演奏的段落

Speak softly and carry a big stick.
说话要温和,但手里要拿着大棒。
softness
n. 柔和,温柔
The softness of his reply calmed her down.
他温和的回答使她冷静下来。

The softness of the breeze made him feel sleepy.
柔和的微风使他昏昏欲睡。
soft-soap(prp.: soft-soaping)
v. 阿谀, 说恭维话
Don't try to soft-soap me; I'm not changing my mind.
别给我灌米汤了, 反正我不改主意.
software
n. 软件
There are many sorts of software in my computer.
我的计算机里有很多软件。

Our English software is an interactive educational software.
我们的英语软件是一种交互式教育软件。
soggy
a. 湿透的
If you boil the vegetables too long, they'll go soggy.
要是你把蔬菜煮得太久,菜就糊了。

Resembling a marsh; soggy.
沼泽地的象沼泽地的;湿润的
soil
n. 土地,土壤

v. 弄脏,(使)变脏

vi. 变脏

vt. 弄脏
She makes her living from the soil.
她以务农为生。

What shall we grow in this alkaline soil?
我们应该在碱性土壤里种什么?
sojourn
vt. 旅居(逗留)

n. 旅居(逗留)
He sojourned with a friend in Wales for two weeks.
他在威尔士一个朋友那儿住了两个星期.
sojourner
n. 逗留者,旅居者
The sojourner has been in Wales for two weeks.
那个寄居者在威尔士已经逗留了两个星期。

I am a sojourner of that village.
我是那个小村庄的逗留者。
solace(pt.: solaced, pp.: solaced, prp.: solacing, pl.: solaces)
n. 安慰

v. 使快乐

vt. 安慰(物),缓和
I found solace from troubles in listening to music.
我听音乐,以便在烦恼时得到安慰。

The sick man found solace in music.
那男病人从音乐中获得了安慰.
solar
a. 太阳的,太阳能
We can use solar energy to do many things today.
如今,我们可以利用太阳能做很多事情。

The solar cell can convert the energy of sunlight into electric energy.
太阳能电池能把阳光的能量转化为电能。
solar system
太阳系
The planets of our solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
我们太阳系的行星有水星、金星、地球、火星、木星、土星、天王星、海王星。

One of the four brightest satellites of Jupiter and the eighth in distance from the planet. Originally sighted by Galileo, it is one of the largest satellites in the solar system.
木卫三木星四颗最亮的卫星之一,距木星的远近程度是第八位。最早伽利略观察到,是太阳系最大的卫星之一
sold
v. 卖,背叛,销售

vbl. 卖,背叛,销售
The record was a big hit and sold a million copies.
这张唱片非常成功,卖了一百万张。

The painting was sold at a profit.
这幅图画可获利销售。
solder(pt.: soldered, pp.: soldered, prp.: soldering)
n. 焊接剂,接合物,羁绊

v. 施以焊接,接合,补修
He soldered the wire back on.
他把金属丝重新焊上去了。
soldier(pt.: soldiered, pp.: soldiered, prp.: soldiering, pl.: soldiers)
n. 士兵,军人
The trade of the soldier is war.
士兵的职业是打仗。

The soldier saw a gun jutting out from a bush.
那士兵看见一支枪从矮树丛伸出来。
sole
a. 唯一的

n. 脚底,鞋底

n. sole 或soles 鳎鱼
The sole survivor of the crash was a little boy.
这次撞车事故的唯一幸存者是一个小男孩。

I'm having my shoes soled and heeled.
我要叫人给鞋子换鞋底和鞋跟。
solecism
n. 语法错误, 谬误, 失礼
暂无例句
solely
ad. 独自地,单独地
He was actuated solely by greed.
他完全是受了贪欲的驱使.

I did it solely for his sake.
我完全为了他才做那件事。
solemn
a. 庄严的,严肃的,隆重的
He looked at her with a solemn expression.
他表情严肃地望着她。

The hollies in the garden make it look solemn.
冬青树使园子看上去很肃穆。
solemnity(pl.: solemnities)
n. 严肃,一本正经
The judge took up the gavel with solemnity.
法官严肃地拿起了小木槌。

Solemnity is a trick of the body to hide the faults of the mind.
一本正经的态度,是肉体为了掩饰精神上的缺陷而作出的一手花招。
solemnly
ad. 严肃地, 庄严地
As God is my witness (ie I solemnly swear), that's the truth!
上帝为我作证, 一切属实!

On Saturday morning my father solemnly dispensed pocket money to each of the children.
星期六上午我父亲郑重其事地给每个孩子发零花钱.
Solferino
品红(一种染料)
暂无例句
solicit(pt.: solicited, pp.: solicited, prp.: soliciting)
v. 请求,乞求,诱惑
She was fined for soliciting.
她因拉客而被罚款.

An employee who stands before the entrance to a show, as at a carnival, and solicits customers with a loud, colorful sales spiel.
大声叫卖者在巡回演出时,站在入口处以大声叫喊或各种各样降价推销招徕顾客的雇员
solicitation
n. 恳求,教唆
I accepted the gifts at her solicitation.
在她的恳求之下,我接受了礼物。

His selfishness caused him to refuse my solicitation.
他的自私让他拒绝了我的请求。
solicitor(pl.: solicitors)
n. 律师
The solicitor is preparing a case in the court tomorrow.
这位律师正在为明天法庭审理的案件做准备。

Her solicitor drew up her last will and testament.
她的律师拟就了她的遗嘱。
solicitous
a. 热心的,热切想要...的,热切期望
She is so solicitous and persistent that she virtually kills you with kindness.
她非常关心而固执,以致她的善意实际上反而使人感到尴尬。

I am solicitous of his help.
我渴得到他的帮助。
solicitude(pl.: solicitudes)
n. 担心(焦虑,渴望)
Her letter showed deep solicitude for your welfare.
她的来信表示对您的安康甚为挂念。

The solicitude of the caring husband for his wife made her feel unhappy.
那位体贴的丈夫对妻子的关怀使她感觉很不高兴。
solid(pl.: solids)
a. 固体的,结实的,可靠的,实心的

n. 固体
Water becomes solid when it freezes.
水结冰时便变成固体。

They were glad to leave the boat and put their feet on the solid ground.
他们很高兴能离开海船,回到坚实的陆地上。
solidarity(pl.: solidarities)
n. 团结
暂无例句
solidify(pt.: solidified, pp.: solidified, prp.: solidifying)
v. 凝固,团结
Solidifying chiefly as a minor intrusion, especially as a dike or sill, before reaching the earth's surface. Used of rocks.
半深成的,浅成的在到达地球表面之前的主要作为小型岩石群固化的,尤其象岩脉或岩床的凝固用于指岩石

A process of rock alteration or mineral formation brought about by the action of gases emitted from solidifying magma.
气成作用;气成通过从岩浆凝固中释放气体的作用下引起的岩石改变或矿物形成的过程
solidly
ad. 坚硬地, 稳固地
We are solidly united on this issue.
我们在这个问题上是团结一致的.

It rained solidly for three hours.
雨不停地下了三个小时.
soliloquy(pl.: soliloquies)
n. 独白,自言自语
暂无例句
solitaire
纸牌
The lonely old lady filled up the time between supper and retiring with solitaire.
那孤独的老妇人晚饭后至睡觉前以玩单人纸牌消磨时间。

The game solitaire.
单人纸牌戏
solitary(pl.: solitaries)
a. 孤独的,唯一的

n. 隐士
A solitary rider was seen in the distance.
远处有个孤零零的骑马的人。

The trapper leads a solitary life in the mountains.
那个设陷阱捕猎的人孤独地生活在山里。
solitude(pl.: solitudes)
n. 孤独

独居,荒僻之地,幽静的地方
I am not fond of solitude.
我不喜欢孤独。

The scientist has spent six months in the solitudes of the Antarctic.
这位科学家已经在人迹罕至的南极待了六个月了。
solo(pt.: soloed, pp.: soloed, prp.: soloing, pl.: solos)
n. 独奏,独唱

a. 单独的

v. 放单飞
The piano solo was well rendered.
那支钢琴独奏曲弹得真好。

The concert began with a piano solo.
音乐会以钢琴独奏曲拉开序幕。
soloist
n. 独奏者,独唱者
The tenor soloist is unable to appear tonight because of illness.
男高音独唱者因病今晚不能演出.

He often appears as a soloist.
他经常作为独奏者上台演出。
Solomon
所罗门 (男子名) 所罗门(古以色列国王大卫之子, 以智慧著称); [喻]圣人; 聪明人; 贤人
The court of King Solomon was noted for its splendor.
所罗门国王的宫廷以其华丽著称。

I am thinking about taking a fifth wife; why not? Solomon had a thousand wives and he is a synonym for wisdom.
我在考虑娶第五个妻子;为什么不可以?所罗门王有妻妾一千,而他还是智慧的同义词哩。
solon
n. 贤人,议员
暂无例句
solstice
n. 至,至点,至日
The summer solstice, about June21.
夏至夏季的至点,大约为6月21日

A fabled bird, identified with the kingfisher, that was supposed to have had the power to calm the wind and the waves while it nested on the sea during the winter solstice.
神翠鸟一种神话中的鸟,人们认为它即是翡翠鸟,据说当它在冬至期间在海上筑巢时,具有平息风浪的力量
soluble
a. 可溶解的
This kind of tablet is soluble in water.
这种药片能溶于水。

These problems are not readily soluble.
这些问题不容易解决。
solution(pl.: solutions)
n. 解答,解决办法,溶解,溶液
What color is copper sulfate solution?
硫酸铜溶液是什么颜色?

It seems (to me) (to be) the best solution.
(依我看)这似乎是最好的解决办法.
solvability
可解性,溶解度
暂无例句
solve(pt.: solved, pp.: solved, prp.: solving)
v. 解答(难题),解决

vt. 解答,解决
I can't solve the problem.
我解答不了这个难题。

The greatest scholar cannot solve this difficult problem.
再伟大的学者也没有办法解答这个难题吧。
solvency
n. 偿付能力
Fears about the solvency of the banks precipitated the great economic crash.
对银行偿付能力出现恐慌更加速了经济的崩溃。
solvent(pl.: solvents)
n. 溶剂

a. 有偿付能力的,有溶解力的
The hypothetical universal solvent once sought by alchemists.
万能溶剂炼金术士曾一度寻求的假想的万能溶剂

The chemical process by means of which a change in physical condition, as in pressure or temperature, or the action of a solvent causes a molecule to split into simpler groups of atoms, single atoms, or ions.
离解(作用)在物理状态下,如在压力或温度下的变化,或在溶剂的作用下,使分子分离为更简单的一组原子、单原子或离子的化学过程
solver
解算机,求解程序
暂无例句
Somalia
n. 索马里
暂无例句
somatic
a. 身体的,肉体的,身体的
暂无例句
somber
a. 微暗的,阴天的,阴森的
She looked up staring at the somber December sky.
她抬起头来,凝望着十二月份阴沉沉的天空。

A funeral is a somber occasion.
葬礼是个忧郁的场合。
sombre
a. 昏暗的,忧郁的,悲观的
She looked up staring at the sombre December sky.
她抬起头来,凝望着十二月份阴沉沉的天空。

A funeral is a sombre occasion.
葬礼是个忧郁的场合。
some
a. 一些,少许,某一

int. 一些,一部份,若干
Some man at the door is asking to see you.
门口有个男人要求见你。

There is some ice in the bush.
树丛里有些冰。
somebody(pl.: somebodies)
n. 重要人物

pron. 某人,有人
He thinks himself to be somebody, while actually he is nobody.
他自以为是个人物,其实他算不了什么。

He mistook me for somebody else.
他把我错认为别人了。
someday
ad. 有一天
I never realized that someday I would be living in New York.
我从来没有想到有一天我居然会住在纽约。

Perhaps someday I'll be rich.
也许有一天我会富起来。
somehow
ad. 不知怎么地,设法
I always know I'd get the job, somehow.
也不知为什么,我总觉得能得到那份工作。

Somehow, I don't feel I can trust him.
不知什么缘故,我觉得不能信任他。
someone
pron. 某人,有人
Someone has to lock up the house.
总要有人把房子锁起来。

Someone in the audience began to laugh.
观众中有人开始笑起来。
somersault(pt.: somersaulted, pp.: somersaulted, prp.: somersaulting, pl.: somersaults)
n. 跟斗
A gymnast on the trampoline was turning (ie performing) somersaults.
有个体操运动员正在蹦床上做空翻.

The child somersaulted across the gymnasium.
那孩子翻著跟头从体育馆这头翻到那头.
something
pron.某事(物),某东西
I think I dropped something.
我想我掉了东西。

I want something to eat.
我想吃点东西。
sometime
a. 以前的,某一时间

ad. 改天,来日
He is my sometime boss.
他是我从前的上司。

I hope to see you again sometime next year.
我希望明年某一时候再见到你。
sometimes
ad. 有时
Sometimes the patient cried for the pain.
有时这个病人疼得哭起来。

The vowels in the English alphabet are a,e,i,o,u, and, sometimes, y.
英语的元音字母有a,e,i,o,u,有时也包括y。
somewhat
n. 某物,几分

ad. 多少,几分
The price was somewhat higher than I'd expected.
这价格比我预料的稍高一些。

The cake we made was somewhat of a failure.
我们做的蛋糕不大成功。
somewhere
ad. 在某处

n. (在)某处
He lives somewhere in the neighborhood.
他住在附近某处。

You will find the text somewhere in the Bible.
你会在圣经里找到这段文章。
somnambulist
n. 梦游者
暂无例句
somnolence
n. 嗜睡,想睡,瞌睡
暂无例句
somnolent
a. 想睡的,催眠的
The noise of the stream had a pleasantly somnolent effect.
小河潺潺的流水声有宜人的催眠效果.
son(pl.: sons)
n. 儿子
His wife born him a son.
他妻子给他生了一个儿子。

The people in Christendom believe that the Christ was the Son of God.
在基督教界人们相信基督是上帝之子。
sonar
n. 声纳
暂无例句
sonata(pl.: sonatas)
n. 奏鸣曲
Her recital led off/She led off her recital with a Haydn sonata.
她在独奏会上首先演出的是海顿的奏鸣曲.

The first part of a composition in sonata form that introduces the themes.
呈示部奏呜曲式音乐作品中表现主旋律的第一部分
song(pl.: songs)
n. 歌曲
She is humming a popular song.
她在哼一支流行歌曲。

This song is often ascribed to Bach.
这首歌曲常被说成是巴赫做的。
songwriter
n. 歌曲作家,歌曲作者
暂无例句
sonic
a. 音波的,音速的
Sonic booms can break windows.
音爆可以震破窗户。

A trademark used for a sonic depth finder.
回音测深仪一种声音测深仪的商标
son-in-law(pl.: sons-in-law)
n. 女婿
暂无例句
sonnet(pl.: sonnets)
n. 十四行诗
Our teacher told us to recite this sonnet written by Shakespeare.
老师要求我们背诵莎士比亚的这首十四行诗。

He read us a sonnet that celebrates love.
他给我们读了一首歌颂爱情的十四行诗。
sonority(pl.: sonorities)
n. 响亮,响亮程度
暂无例句
sonorous
n. 宏亮的,响亮的,堂堂的
There is a sonorous bell in the tower.
塔里有一口洪亮的钟。

The sonorous voice of the priest resounded in the church.
教士那圆润低沉的声音在教堂里回响。
soon
ad. 不久,很快
Let us start as soon as he comes.
等他一来我们就动身。

I'll be back soon.
我很快就回来。
sooner
[美](在政府开放西部前)抢先取得占有权的人, 用不正当手段先下手的人
A good name is sooner lost than won.
【谚】美名易失,不易得。

The sooner the better.
st. 越快越好.
soot(pt.: sooted, pp.: sooted, prp.: sooting)
n. 煤烟,烟尘

v. 熏以煤烟
She is sweeping the soot off the chimney.
她正把烟筒里的黑灰扫掉。

You'vegot a smudge of soot on your cheek.
你脸上有块煤灰污迹.
sooth
n. 真实
Sooth to say, I got up late.
说实话,我起来晚了。

Her tenderness soothed my anger.
她的亲切平息了我的怒气。
soothe(pt.: soothed, pp.: soothed, prp.: soothing)
v. 缓和,使...安静,安慰
A bit of embrocation will soothe your bruised knee.
用一点搽剂可使你那青肿的膝部消肿.

A nice cup of tea will soothe your nerves.
一杯好茶可以使你的心绪平静下来。
soothing
a. 安慰的,安慰性的
Her words had a soothing effect.
她的话起了安慰的作用。

Having the quality or fragrance of balm; soothing.
香味的,安慰的有香膏、香油、香脂的品质或香味的;安慰的
sop(pt.: sopped, pp.: sopped, prp.: sopping, pl.: sops)
n. 车间超载部件(标准操作程序,测量点操作计划)
The child is given a prize as a sop to her disappointed parents.
给那孩子一个奖品是为了安慰她父母的失望心情。

The plan we were all sop enthusiastic about seems less attractive when viewed in the cold light of day.
我们原先都对这计划抱有热望,但回过头来冷静地、切合实际地想一想,似乎计划的吸引力还不够。
Sophia
n. 索菲娅(女子名)
Sophia has it all over Olivia in looks and charm.
索菲娅的长相和魅力都胜过奥利维亚。

Sophia said that she understood but this was not the case.
索菲娅说她懂了,但事实并非如此。
sophism
n. 诡辩
暂无例句
sophist
n. 诡辩家
Many politicians are cunning sophists.
许多政客都是狡猾的诡辩家.
sophisticated
a. 诡辩的,久经世故的
As far as defense is concerned, we need to buy more sophisticated weapons.
就防御的观点来说,我们需要购买更多精密的武器。

The electronics aboard the new aircraft are very sophisticated.
安装在新飞行器上的电子器件非常复杂
sophistication
n. 诡辩,强词夺理,混合
Lacking sophistication or worldly experience; naive.
幼稚的,天真的不世故的,天真的

The avionics on this spacecraft represent a new generation of sophistication.
这架航天飞机上的电子设备代表了新一代的复杂水平
sophistry(pl.: sophistries)
n. 诡辩
He won the argument by sophistry.
他靠诡辩赢了那场争论.

Deception by trickery or sophistry.
圈套通过诡计或诡辩进行的欺骗
sophomore(pl.: sophomores)
n. 大学二年级生(在企业中工作第二年的人)
Lily is a Sophomore now.
莉莉现在大学二年级。
sophomoric
a. 一知半解的
暂无例句
soporific
a. 催眠的,想睡的

n. 催眠剂
Inducing sleep or sedation; soporific.
安神的,麻醉的,镇静的

Inducing sleep; soporific.
睡眠的产生睡眠的,引起酣睡的
soprano(pl.: sopranos)
n. 女高音,最高音部,女高音歌手
The young soprano was taken up by a famous conductor.
那年轻的女高音歌手受到一著名指挥家的提携.

It's a soprano of great compass and of great purity.
这是一种音域宽广,高度纯正的女高音。
sorcerer(pl.: sorcerers)
n. 男巫士, 魔术师
This story is about sorcerers in traditional fairy-tales.
这个故事是关于传统童话中的魔术师 的。
sorcery
n. 巫术,魔法
The house was disappeared by sorcery.
这座房子被魔法变没了。

At that time most people believe in sorcery and witchcraft.
那时候大多数人相信巫术和魔法。
sordid
a. 肮脏的,不干净的,心一脏的
He lived in a sordid slum.
他生活在一个污秽的贫民窟。

He has sordid motives on us.
他对我们有卑鄙的动机。
sore(pl.: sores)
a. 疼痛的,痛心的

n. 痛处,疮口
My legs are sore from all that running yesterday.
我的腿因为昨天跑步而感到酸痛。

The poor dog was covered with sores.
这只可怜的狗满身全是伤。
sore throat
n. 喉咙痛
I've got a sore throat,' he wheezed.
`我嗓子疼,'他吃力地说.

I feel shivery and I have gotten a sore throat.
我觉得怕冷发抖,而且喉咙疼痛。
sorely
ad. 剧烈地,痛苦地
A sorely misunderstood child.
一个非常得不到理解的孩子

"Shut the shop for a few days, and come with us, Sam." "I'm sorely tempted to."
"把店门关几天,跟我们去,萨姆。""我是很想去。"
sorghum
n. 高梁
An early-growing, usually drought-resistant grain sorghum resembling millet.
蜀黍与黍相似的一种种植期早,通常抗旱的黍蜀属谷物
sorrow(pt.: sorrowed, pp.: sorrowed, prp.: sorrowing, pl.: sorrows)
n. 悲伤,哀惜,不幸

v. 悲伤,悲叹
Life has many joys and sorrows.
人生有许多欢乐和悲伤。

Sympathy and sorrow aroused by the misfortune or suffering of another.
同情,怜悯对他人所受的不幸或遭遇产生的同情和悲哀
sorrowful
a. 悲伤的
I don't like having the sorrowful state of the world shoved at me in every news broadcast.
我不喜欢每条新闻广播都将这个世界的悲惨局面推到我面前,让我不得不接受这一事实。
sorry
a. 对不起的, 抱歉的

int. 对不起
I was sorry to hear that your cat had died.
听说你的猫死了,我觉得很难过。

He was sorry for her and tried to cheer her up.
他为她感到难过,并试图使她振作起来。
sort(pt.: sorted, pp.: sorted, prp.: sorting, pl.: sorts)
n. 种类,样子,态度

v. 分类,整理,排序

n.[计算机] DOS命令 : 在字符型文件中进行数据排序, 或者将DOS命令的输出进行排序
Sort these eggs by size.
将这些蛋按大小分好。

What sort of book do you want?
你要哪一类的书?
sorter
分类程序,分类机
Many workers in the sorting office lost their jobs when an automatic sorter was introduced.
拣信室安装了自动拣信机之後, 许多拣信员都失业了.
sorting
n. 整理,分类
He was sorting his foreign stamps (into piles).
他正在整理外国邮票(, 都分成一摞一摞的).

Before sorting stamps, any paper sticking to the backs must be removed.
在把邮票分类之前,任何粘在后面的别的纸都得去掉。
so-so
a. 平常的, 不好不坏的
`How are you feeling today?' `Oh, only so-so.'
`今天身体好吗?'`呃, 还可以.'

`What was the exam like?' `So-so!'
`考试考得怎样啊?'`还行!'
sought
v. 寻找

vbl. 寻找,搜索
A distinct heading which is distinctly and totally relevant to the data being sought.
一种明显清晰的标题,这种标题很明确,完全与被寻找的数据有关

The government has sought an injunction preventing the paper from publishing the story.
政府已经申请禁令,禁止该报发表此事。
soul(pl.: souls)
n. 灵魂,精神

v. 灵魂,心灵
What good does it do a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?
如果一个人得到全世界而丧失了灵魂,这对他有何益处呢?

The soul is immortal.
灵魂不灭.
soulless
a. 没有精神的,没有灵魂的,泄气的
暂无例句
sound
n. 声音,吵闹,海峡

a. 健全的,可靠的,合理的

v. 听,发出声音,测量
They have got home safe and sound.
他们已平安到家。

I caught a curious sound in the neighboring room.
我听到隔壁房间里有奇怪的响声。
sounding(pl.: soundings)
n. 音响(探测,水的深度,试探)

a. 发声的(夸大的)
The studio is being wired for sound.
这个播音室正在安装音响设备用的电线.

The sound effects of the fight were very good in that radio play.
广播剧中那场战斗的音响效果很好.
soundly
ad. 完全地,健全地,坚牢地
The child was soundly thrashed.
这个孩子被痛打了一顿。

He has been soundly defeated at chess.
他在国际象棋比赛中一败涂地.
soundness
n. 健康,完好,完整
Soundness, especially of body or mind; freedom from disease or abnormality.
健康尤指身体或心智的健康;免受疾病或反常影响的

Enjoying or marked by physical, mental, or moral soundness; healthy.
健康的拥有身体、心理和道德上的健康的;健康的
soundproof(pt.: soundproofed, pp.: soundproofed, prp.: soundproofing)
a. 隔音的
暂无例句
soundtrack
n. 声道;音带;声迹
A device used to combine and adjust sounds from a variety of sources in order to create a final recorded audio product, such as the soundtrack of a movie.
混频器用来混合和调整不同来源的声音以创造出最终被录的音频产品的装置,如一部电影的音道
soup
n. 汤
We had some chicken soup.
我们喝了一些鸡汤。

This soup tastes great.
这个汤非常美味。
sour(pt.: soured, pp.: soured, prp.: souring, pl.: sours)
a. 酸的,抑沉的,刻薄的

v. 变酸,变乖戾,变坏
The old man has been soured by poverty.
那老人因贫困而变得乖戾了。

The hot weather has soured the milk.
炎热的天气使牛奶变酸了。
source(pl.: sources)
n. 来源
The news comes from a reliable source.
这消息来自可靠的来源。

Where is the source of the Rhine?
莱茵河发源于何处?
source book
源书
暂无例句
sourly
ad. 敌对地,愠怒地
暂无例句
sourpuss
n. 牢骚满腹的人
She's an old sourpuss.
她是个脾气坏的老太太.
souse(pt.: soused, pp.: soused, prp.: sousing)
v. 浸在水中,使湿透
After lying on the street for two hours the souse sober up and walk home.
在街上躺了两个小时後,酒鬼醒了过来走回家去。

Souse fish used to be one of her favorite dish.
腌鱼曾经是她最喜欢吃的菜之一。
south
a. 南方的

ad. 在南方

n. 南,南方
The wind is in the south.
风向向南。

A humid wind blew from the south.
湿润的风从南方吹来。
South Africa
南非
Swallows from England go as far as South Africa.
英国来的燕子飞到南非那样远的地方。

The Dutch settled in South Africa.
荷兰人在南非殖民.
South America
n. 南美洲
A language family widely spread throughout the Amazon River valley, coastal Brazil, and northeast South America.
图皮-瓜拉尼语族一种广泛散布于亚马孙河河谷、巴西沿岸地区和南美洲东北部的一个语族

The robbers jumped bail and fled to South America.
这批盗贼被保释后不期出庭接受审判,却逃到南美洲去了。
South Korea
n. 南朝鲜,韩国
A unit of currency in North Korea and South Korea.
钱朝鲜和韩国的一种货币单位

Like Mr.Perot, the77-year-old Mr.Chung is campaigning on a platform that the country's current leadership has run the economy into the ground, though it is a tough argument in South Korea, where economic growth this year is running at more than7 percent.
像佩罗先生一样,77岁的郑先生的竞选口号是:目前国家领导操之过急把经济搞得一塌糊涂。不过在南韩这种说法难以成立——该国本年经济增长超过百分之七。
Southampton
n. 南安普敦(英国港市)
"We embarked at Southampton, and disembarked in New York a week later."
"我们在南安普敦上船,一星期后到达纽约下船。"

It is a six-day sailing from Southampton to New York.
从南安普敦到纽约要六天的航程。
southeast
n. 东南,东南地区

a. 东南的,向东南的,来自东南的

ad. 往东南,来自东南
Taiwan is southeast of China.
台湾在中国的东南。

The wind is in the southeast.
东南部有风。
southeast Asia
东南亚
A peninsula of southeast Asia comprising Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Burma, and the mainland territory of Malaysia. The area was influenced in early times by India(particularly the Hindu culture) and China.
印度支那半岛东南亚的一个半岛,包括越南、老挝、柬埔寨、泰国、缅甸和马来西亚的大陆部分。历史上这一片地区曾受印度(尤其是印度教文化)和中国的影响

A historical region of southeast Asia on the Gulf of Tonkin, an arm of the South China Sea, now forming most of northern Vietnam. It was part of French Indochina from1887 to1946.
东京湾东南亚一历史地区,
southeastern
a. 东南方的
The southeastern wind is strong.
东南风很强。
southern(pl.: southerns)
a. 南部的,南方的

南方(财富500强公司之一,总部所在地美国,主要经营电力供应)
He lives in southern China.
他住在中国南部。

Suppose you ask a guy where he's from and with a deep southern drawl he tell you he's from New York.
例如你问某人是哪儿人,他会拖着深沉的南方长音告诉你说他是纽约人。
southerner
n. 南方人
暂无例句
southward
n. 南方

a. 在南方的,往南方的

ad. 往南
暂无例句
southwards
ad. 向南(向南方)
暂无例句
southwest
n. 西南,西南风,西南地区

a. 西南的,来自西南方的

ad. 往西南,来自西南
This river flowed southwest to the Atlantic Ocean.
这条河流向西南,汇入大西洋。

Wales is in the southwest of the British Island.
威尔士在大不列颠岛的西南部。
southwestern
a. 西南的
The news is from the southwestern country.
这个消息来自西南方向的村子。
souvenir(pl.: souvenirs)
n. 纪念品
I have no idea what will be a good souvenir from a ski trip.
滑雪之旅回来时,买什么纪念品好,我一点主意也没有。

I bought this bag as a souvenir of my visit to London.
我买了这个袋子作为访问伦敦的纪念品。
sovereign(pl.: sovereigns)
n. 元首,独立国

a. 具有主权的,至高无上的
When did it become a sovereign country?
这个国家是什么时候成为主权国的?

Character is of sovereign importance.
人品最为重要。
sovereignty(pl.: sovereignties)
n. 主权,独立国
The sovereignty of these islands is in dispute.
这些岛屿的主权有争执。

An Australian-administered island in the eastern Indian Ocean south of Java. It was annexed by Great Britain in1888 and came under Australian sovereignty in1958.
圣诞岛爪哇岛南部印度洋东部的一座岛屿,由澳大利亚管辖。在1888年由英国吞并,1958年主权归澳大利亚
Soviet(pl.: soviets)
a. 苏联的,苏维埃的

n. 苏维埃
Should the West root unreservedly for Soviet success? Or should Western economic support turn on Soviet political behavior at home and abroad? Western politicians weight the choice, but it's a false choice: the leverage doesn't exist.
西方应该毫无保留地支持苏联使其成功吗?或者西方的经济支援是否应视苏联在国内外政治行为来决定?西方政客们权衡他们的选择,可是这项选择是错误的。西方对苏联的制衡并不存在。

The US and the former Soviet Union were co-signatories of/to the treaty.
美国和前苏联都是条约的签署国.
sow(pt.: sowed, pp.: sowed, prp.: sowing)
n. 母猪

v. 播种,散布
These seeds should be sown in April.
这些种子应在四月播种。

His words had sowed the seeds of suspicion in their minds.
他的话已在他们心中播下怀疑的种子。
soy
n. 大豆(酱油)
My darling, come over the street to that shop to buy some soy.
亲爱的,过街到那个商店去买些酱油。

A Philippine dish of marinated vegetables and meat or fish seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, and spices and served with rice.
阿都波一种由海菜及肉或鱼做成的菲律宾菜肴,用咖喱、酱油和香料作调料,佐以米饭
soya
n. 大豆(黄豆)
暂无例句
soybean
n. 大豆,黄豆
The field was laid up in twenty-nine-inch rows for soybeans.
这块地被犁成二十九英寸宽的垄条,准备种大豆。

Please pound up the soybeans.
请把黄豆捣成粉。
spa(pl.: spas)
n. 矿泉,温泉浴场
The spa was built in Roman times around hot mineral springs.
该温泉是在罗马时代在热矿泉附近修建起来的。
space(pt.: spaced, pp.: spaced, prp.: spacing, pl.: spaces)
n. 位置,空间,距离

v. 隔开,分隔
Our earth moves through space.
我们的地球在太空中运行。

There is plenty of space here to move about.
这里有很大的活动空间。
space flight
n. 太空飞行
The space flight had to be aborted because of the difficulties with the computer.
这次太空飞行因电脑出了故障不得不予以取消。

The science and technology of space flight.
航天学,宇宙航行学研究宇宙飞行的科学及技术
space shuttle
n. 航天飞机
The U.S. made the first space shuttle in the world.
美国制造了世界上第一架航天飞机。

After Apollo, NASA's leaders turned their backs on the stars and planets. They delayed or canceled astronomy and space missions, gambling the agency's future on hardware like the space shuttle and space station.
阿波罗[探测外太空火箭]过后,美国宇航局的领导放弃了对星球的探测。他们搁置或取消了天文及太空任务,而将该局的前途赌在航天飞机及太空站一类的硬件上。
space station
n. 太空站
After Apollo, NASA's leaders turned their backs on the stars and planets. They delayed or canceled astronomy and space missions, gambling the agency's future on hardware like the space shuttle and space station.
阿波罗[探测外太空火箭]过后,美国宇航局的领导放弃了对星球的探测。他们搁置或取消了天文及太空任务,而将该局的前途赌在航天飞机及太空站一类的硬件上。

During this exercise, the spaceship will be locked onto the other side of the space station, so that the men can move from one vehicle to the other.
这次演习中,宇宙飞船将紧紧地靠上宇航站的另一边,这样宇航员就可以从一个飞行器走到另一
spacecraft(pl.: spacecraft)
n. 宇宙飞船
The spacecraft is orbiting the moon.
宇宙飞船正绕月球飞行。

The scientists calculated when the spacecraft would reach the moon.
科学家推算出宇宙飞船抵达月球的时间。
spaceship(pl.: spaceships)
n. 宇宙飞船
The spaceship traveled smoothly in the universe.
太空船在宇宙里平稳地飞行。

There are five spacemen in the spaceship.
宇宙飞船里有五个飞行员。
spacing
n. 留间隔,空隙,排字法
Spaces or a space, as in printed matter.
字距空隙或空白,如印刷品中

In typewriters, spacing of10 characters to the inch.
在打字机中,一英寸十个字符的间隔。
spacious
a. 广阔的,宽敞的
In its spacious halls are displayed over8000 priceless relics.
在它宽敞的大厅里,展出了8000多件珍贵文物。

The systematic arrangement of chairs makes the hall look spacious.
座椅按照顺序排列,这使得礼堂里显得很宽敞。
spade
n. 铲子,铁锹

v. 铲

vt. (用铲子)铲
Orders came that we should spade the trench in an hour.
有命令要我们必须在一小时内挖好战壕。

We dig some pits with a spade before planting the trees.
种树前,我们先用铁锹挖了些坑。
spades
锹(复数)
The soldiers cut a passage through the jungle with their spades.
士兵们用铁锹在丛林中开出一条道路。

He told me the whole story in spades and there's no doubt about it.
他明确地把整个经过都对我讲了,一点不含糊。
spaghetti
n. 意大利式细面条
Pasta made in long strands thinner than spaghetti.
细面条,线面做成长条形,比意大利式细面条更细的意大利面食

Spaghetti is one of my favorite foods.
义大利式细面条是我喜欢的食品之一。
Spain
n. 西班牙
I was told that Spain is a romantic nation.
有人告诉我说,西班牙是个浪漫的国家。

Spain used to be famous for its strong armada.
西班牙曾以其强大的舰队而著称.
span(pt.: spanned, pp.: spanned, prp.: spanning, pl.: spans)
n. 跨度,跨距,范围

v. 持续,贯穿,跨越
Can you span an octave on the piano?
乍能按到钢琴的八个键吗?

They always keep their kitchen spick and span.
他们的厨房总是很整洁.
spangle(pt.: spangled, pp.: spangled, prp.: spangling, pl.: spangles)
n. 镶金属小片

vt 使...闪烁
暂无例句
Spaniard
n. 西班牙人
These two Spaniards have visited several cities in China.
这两个西班牙人已经参观了中国的好几个城市。

The Spaniard has it that a buxom widow must be either married, buried, or shut up in a convent.
按西班牙人的主张,丰乳肥臀的寡妇应该使之再婚,或予埋葬,不然就关进女修道院里去。
Spanish
a. 西班牙的

n. 西班牙语
I've been studying Spanish for three months.
我学西班牙语已经三个月了。

The ship embarked passengers and food at a Spanish port.
这艘船在西班牙的一个港口装载了乘客和食品。
spank(pt.: spanked, pp.: spanked, prp.: spanking, pl.: spanks)
vt. 拍击(疾驶)

n. 拍击(疾驶)
The boy got a sound spanking.
那男孩的屁股著实挨了一顿巴掌.
spanking
a. 疾驰的(劲吹的,第一流的)

ad. 显著地
The boy got a sound spanking.
那男孩的屁股著实挨了一顿巴掌.

The ship is spanking along.
船在平稳前进。
spar
n. 超精密进场雷达
A small or light spar.
帆柱一根小的或轻的桅杆

A tall vertical spar, sometimes sectioned, that rises from the keel or deck of a sailing vessel to support the sails and running rigging.
船桅,桅杆一条高的(有时为分段的)垂直樯,从帆船的龙骨或甲板直立起来以支持帆和操纵装置
spare(pt.: spared, pp.: spared, prp.: sparing, pl.: spares)
n. 剩余,备用零件,备用轮胎

a. 多余的,备用的,简陋的

v.节约
It was a horrible accident---I'll spare you the details.
这是一次令人毛骨悚然的事故,我就不告诉你细节了。

What do you like doing in your spare time?
你在闲暇时喜欢做什么?
sparing
a. 节约的(不足的,防护的)
Can you spare me five minutes?
你能抽出五分钟和我谈谈吗?

It was a horrible accident---I'll spare you the details.
这是一次令人毛骨悚然的事故,我就不告诉你细节了。
sparingly
ad. 节俭地, 保守地
Use the milk sparingly, there's not much left.
少用些牛奶, 剩下的不多了.
spark
n. 火花,朝气

v. 闪烁,闪光,使拿出朝气
There was a wild spark in his eyes.
他的两眼炯炯发光。

The vital spark in him makes him an artist.
他的生气勃勃的活力使他成为一个艺术家。
sparkle(pt.: sparkled, pp.: sparkled, prp.: sparkling, pl.: sparkles)
n. 闪耀,火花

v. 闪耀,冒火花
The wet grass sparkles in the sun.
太阳使湿草闪闪发光。

I like the sparkles in her eyes.
我喜欢她眼睛的光彩。
sparkling
a. 闪闪发光的,闪烁的
Sparkling white wine is the poor man's champagne.
白葡萄汽酒算是廉价的香槟。

She was really sparkling (with happiness) at the wedding.
在婚礼上她(幸福得)容光焕发.
sparks
n. 船上无线电报务员
The exhaust pipe shot sparks.
排气管中射出了火星。

The promotion of Russell instead of Sarah really made the sparks fly.
因为提升了拉塞尔没提升萨拉, 这件事竟惹起了轩然大波.
sparrow(pl.: sparrows)
n. 麻雀
The sparrow is a common bird in our city.
麻雀在我们这个城市里是一种常见的鸟。

The sparrow alighted on a nearby branch.
那支麻雀飞落在附近的树枝上.
sparse
a. 稀少的,稀疏的
He has a sparse beard.
他长着稀疏的胡子。

The television coverage of the event was rather sparse.
电视上对这件事报道很少。
sparsely
ad. 稀少地
暂无例句
spartan
n. 斯巴达人, 刚毅之人

a. 斯巴达的
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spasm(pl.: spasms)
n. 抽筋,痉挛
They burst into a spasm of laughter.
他们爆发出一阵笑声。

The muscles in the athlete's leg went into spasm.
那运动员的腿抽筋了。
spasmodic
a. 间歇的,突发性的
The abnormal, spasmodic swallowing of air, especially as a symptom of hysteria.
吞气症异常的痉挛性吞气,特指歇斯底里的症状

A sudden reflexive or spasmodic muscular movement.
抽搐,痉挛突然反射或痉挛的肌肉运动
spat
n. 贝卵,蚝卵,蚝仔

v. 一巴掌打去
There is only a spat between the brother and sister.
那只是兄妹间的小吵小闹。

Her parents always have spats.
她的父母经常有些小的口角。
spatchcock(pt.: spatchcocked, pp.: spatchcocked, prp.: spatchcocking)
v. 把(文字)插入
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spate
n. 泛滥,洪水,大雨
After the storm all the rivers were in spate.
暴雨过後河水都上涨了.
spatial
a. 空间的
Specified by or exhibiting four dimensions, especially the three spatial dimensions and single temporal dimension of the relativity theory.
四维的,四度空间的由四维确定或表现的,尤指三个空间维度和相对理论中的时间维度

The study of the cultural, behavioral, and sociological aspects of spatial distances between individuals.
人类空间统计学研究人与人之间空间距离的文化,行为,社会层面的学科
spatter(pt.: spattered, pp.: spattered, prp.: spattering, pl.: spatters)
v. 溅,洒,诬蔑
We heard the rain spattering down on the roof of the hut.
我们听到雨滴滴答答打在小屋的顶上。

As the bus passed, it spattered mud on my clothes.
公共汽车开过时溅了我一身泥。
spatula(pl.: spatulas)
n. 匙状小竹板,压舌片,炒菜铲
He scraped the mixture out of the bowl with a plastic spatula.
他用塑料铲把盆里的混合料刮了出来.

She levelled the surface of the cake mixture with a metal spatula.
她用金属铲抹平了蛋糕配料.
spawn(pt.: spawned, pp.: spawned, prp.: spawning)
n. 卵(子,产物,菌丝)

vt 产卵
The computer industry has spawned a lot of new companies.
由于电脑工业的发展,许多新公司纷纷成立。

I found a mass of spawn in the fish before cooking.
烧鱼前,我发现鱼里有很多鱼籽。
speak(pt.: spoke, pp.: spoken, prp.: speaking)
v. 说,说话,演说
Do you speak English?
你会说英语吗?

The patient is too weak to speak.
病人太衰弱了,不能说话。
speaker(pl.: speakers)
n. 说话者,发言者,说某种语言者,扬声器
He is an excellent speaker of French.
他法语说得非常好。

The speaker was rather hesitant and had to be prompted occasionally by the chairman.
那发言者讲话结结巴巴的, 有时得由主席提示.
speaking
a. 发言的

n. 说话
He is a man always speaking with restraint.
他是个说话拘谨的人。

They want to remember who they're speaking to!
应该让他们明白是跟谁说话呢。
spear
n. 矛(正负电子对撞机)

vt 用矛刺
The fisher used a spear as his weapon.
渔夫用矛作为武器。

The spear curved through the air.
标枪在空中沿曲线运动.
special
n. 专辑,专车,特色菜,特价,特刊

a. 特别的,专门的
She is a special friend of mine.
她是我一个特别亲密的朋友。

Take special care tonight because the road is icy.
路面结冰了,今晚要格外小心。
special delivery
n. 邮件快递
If you want the letter to arrive tomorrow send it (by) special delivery.
要让这封信明天到, 就得用专递服务.
specialist(pl.: specialists)
n. 专家
Her mother is an eye specialist.
她母亲是眼科专家。

The provision of specialist teachers is being increased.
配备专业教员的人数有所增加.
speciality(pl.: specialities)
n. 专长,擅长
His speciality is barbecued steaks.
烤牛排是他的拿手好菜.

Wood-carvings are a speciality of this village.
木雕是这个村的特殊工艺品.
specialization
n. 特别化,特殊化,专门化
Having no special function; without specialty or specialization.
非专门化的不具有特殊的功能的;没有专业或未进行专业化的

Intelligence tests were devised to counteract this narrow specialization.
旨在抵消狭窄的专门化教学内容而设计了种种智力测验。
specialize(pt.: specialized, pp.: specialized, prp.: specializing)
v. 特殊化
This shop specializes in chocolates.
这个商店专门出售巧克力。

He specializes in oriental history.
他专门研究东方史。
specialized
专门的

专科的
A group of specialized nerve cells or a localized mass of gray matter in the brain or spinal cord.
神经核一组专门的神经细胞或存在于大脑或脊髓中灰物质的局部块

A secondary area of specialized academic study, requiring fewer courses or credits than a major.
辅修专业学术研究的第二个特定领域,其要求的课程和学分比主修课要少
specially
ad. 特别地,专门地
I made this cake specially, with brown sugar instead of white.
我特别地以红糖代替白糖做了这个蛋糕。

These goats are specially bred for their wool.
这些山羊是专为剪取羊毛而饲养的.
specialty(pl.: specialties)
n. 专门,特别,特性
I can recommend the vegetable pie - it's the specialty of the house.
我推荐一道蔬菜馅饼,它是这家餐馆的名菜。

His specialty is ancient French.
他专门研究的领域是古法语。
species(pl.: species)
n. 物种,种类
This rare bird has become an endangered species.
这种珍禽已成为濒临灭绝的物种。

An animal or plant species that establishes itself in a previously barren environment.
先驱生物能在不毛之地生存的某种动物或植物种类
specific(pl.: specifics)
n. 特效药,特性,详情

a. 特殊的,明确的,具有特效的
There is a specific tool for each job.
各工种配备特定的工具。

He gave us very specific instructions.
他给我们做了非常明确的指示。
specifically
ad. 特定的,明确的
I refer specifically to permanent residents, in contradistinction to temporary visitors.
我是专指永久居民而言, 以别於临时访客.

A written release from an obligation, specifically a receipt indicating payment in full.
清欠书,豁免书书面证明不再负有责任,尤指完全付清欠款
specification(pl.: specifications)
n. 规格,详述,详细说明书
Have you got a product of this specification?
不知你们有没有这种规格的?

In case of need we can offer you some other brand of the same specification.
万一有需要,我们可供应同样规格的其它牌号货品。
specifics
n. 细微问题,细节
It also incorporate new optimization specific to particular server and local database format.
它也把新的优化细节合并到特殊服务器与本地数据库格式中。

He gave us very specific instructions.
他给我们做了非常明确的指示。
specifier
分类符
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specify(pt.: specified, pp.: specified, prp.: specifying)
v. 明确说明,叙述,指定,详细说明
Please specify when you will be at home tomorrow.
请确切说明你明天何时会在家。

A unit of length equal to one hundred-millionth(10-8) of a centimeter, used especially to specify radiation wavelengths.
埃长度单位,等于一厘米的百万分之一(10-8),用来记录辐射波长
specimen(pl.: specimens)
n. 样本,标本
The museum displays the specimen of ancient Chinese porcelain.
这个博物馆展出中国古瓷器标本。

He is still a fine specimen of health.
他仍是健康的典范。
speciosity(pl.: speciosities)
n. 似是而非,外表美观
暂无例句
specious
a. 似是而非的,华而不实的
暂无例句
speck(pt.: specked, pp.: specked, prp.: specking, pl.: specks)
n. 斑点,灰尘,污点
The debate aroused not a speck of public interest.
这次争论没有引起公众丝毫的兴趣。

You can't eat bread covered with dark specks.
你可不能吃满是黑斑的面包啊。
speckle(pt.: speckled, pp.: speckled, prp.: speckling, pl.: speckles)
n. 小斑点

vt. 点缀
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specs
n. 眼镜
If you're passing the optician's this morning, would you mind dropping in and enquiring for my new specs?
如果你上午经过那家眼镜店,你不介意进去问问我的新眼镜配好了吗?
spectacle(pl.: spectacles)
n. 值得看的东西,光景,眼镜
I can't see things through your spectacles.
我和你的看法不同。

The old man put on his spectacles and started reading.
老人戴上眼镜开始看书。
spectacled
a. 戴眼镜的
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spectacles
n. 眼镜
The old man put on his spectacles and started reading.
老人戴上眼镜开始看书。

I fumbled about trying to find my spectacles in the dark.
我在黑暗中摸索试着找我的眼镜。
spectacular(pl.: spectaculars)
a. 公开展示的,惊人的
The new play was a spectacular success.
这出新戏获得了巨大的成功。

The goalkeeper made a spectacular dive to save the goal.
守门员做了一个精彩的鱼跃动作救回一球.
spectacularly
a. 壮观的,华丽的

ad. 令人吃惊地,引人注目地
暂无例句
spectator(pl.: spectators)
n. 观众,旁观者
Football is our most popular spectator sport.
足球是最受我们欢迎、最能吸引观众的一项运动。

One that looks on; a spectator.
旁观者一旁观望者,一位观众
spectators
n. 观众
The spectators scuttled for shelter when it began to rain.
一下起雨来,观众就纷纷找地方躲避。

The spectators all booed the teams.
全体观众都向两队喝倒彩.
specter(pl.: specters)
n. 幽灵,妖怪,恐布的根源
The specter of unemployment hunted the country.
失业的幽灵在这个国家作祟。

A supernatural being; a ghost or specter.
下凡的神仙超自然力的灵魂;鬼魂或幽灵
spectral
a. 波谱的
暂无例句
spectroscope(pl.: spectroscopes)
n. 分光镜
暂无例句
spectroscopy
n. 光谱学
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spectrum(pl.: spectra)
n. 光谱, (比喻)范围, 系列
There's a wide spectrum of opinions on this problem.
对这个问题的说法众说纷纭,莫衷一是。

Red and violet are at opposite ends of the spectrum.
红色和紫色位于光谱相对的两端。
speculate(pt.: speculated, pp.: speculated, prp.: speculating)
v. 深思,推测,投机
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speculation(pl.: speculations)
n. 沉思,推测,投机
He makes some unprofitable speculations.
他在做些无利可图的投机生意。

They have much speculation over the cause of the air crash.
他们对飞机坠毁原因有多方推测。
speculative
a. 思索性的,暝想性的,推理的
Their speculative buying of grain is illegal.
他们投机购买谷物是不合法的。

His conclusions are purely speculative.
他的结论完全是推测而来的。
speculator(pl.: speculators)
n. 投机者,投机商人,思索家
A ruthless speculator or adventurer.
冷酷的投机者或冒险家

Speculators are thick on the ground. They buy up land, sit on it for a month or two and resell for twice what they paid.
投机者多得很,他们买下土地,搁置一两个月后又以双倍的价格卖出去。
sped
speed的过去式(分词)
The holidays simply sped by.
假期简直是一晃而过。

The taxi sped off at full speed.
那辆出租车飞快地开走了。
speech(pl.: speeches)
n. 演讲
Only human beings are capable of speech.
只有人类才具有说话的能力。

I had to give a speech to the press club.
我得向记者俱乐部发表演说。
speechless
a. 不会说话的(说有出话的,无言的,非言语能表达的)
I was speechless with surprise.
我惊讶得说不出话来。

Speechless or confused in expression, as from shyness, embarrassment, or astonishment.
张口结舌的由于害羞、尴尬或震惊而无法说话或说话不清的
speed(pt.: sped, pp.: sped, prp.: speeding, pl.: speeds)
n. 速度,迅速,超速

v. 加速,超速,推进
The holidays simply sped by.
假期简直是一晃而过。

The police are advising motorists to reduce speed because of the fog.
由于有雾,警察告诫驾车者减慢速度。
speed limit
速度限制
She was driving at well over the speed limit.
她开车的速度远远超过了速度限制。

He was prosecuted for exceeding the speed limit.
他被告发超速行驶。
speedboat
n. 快艇
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speeder
n. 调节速度的装置,以超过规定的速度行车者
暂无例句
speedily
ad. 迅速地
He rarely spoke unless personally appealed to, and speedily went into his shell again.
他很少讲话,除非他本人十分感兴趣时。即使如此,也会很快地恢复沉默。

The squall speedily blew over.
风暴很快平息下来了。
speedometer
n. 速度计
The speedometer was indicating 95 mph.
速度计指示著每小时95英里.

The speedometer needle touched100.
速度计的指针转到一百哩。
speed-reading
n. 快速阅读
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speedy
a. 快速的(高速的,迅速的,敏捷的,立即的)
The student's speedy answers were praised by the teacher.
这个学生敏捷的回答得到了老师的表扬。

Moving or functioning rapidly and energetically; speedy.
快的、迅速的快速且有力地移动或起作用的;迅速的
speleology
n. 洞穴学
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spell(pt.: spelled, pp.: spelled, prp.: spelling)
n. 一段时间,符咒,魅力

v. (spelt,spelt) 拼,拼写,拼成
After a short spell in hospital she was soon back at work.
她在医院住了一段时间后,很快又回来上班了。

The Americans spell some words differently from the British.
美国人拼写某些单词不同于英国人。
spellbind(pt.: spellbound, pp.: spellbound, prp.: spellbinding)
v. 吸引,迷惑
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speller
n. 拼字课本, 拼字者
She's a good/poor speller.
她拼字的功底很好[差].
spelling(pl.: spellings)
n. 拼法,拼写
He is poor at spelling.
他不善于拼写。

The composition is a not well written, and moreover, there are many spelling mistakes in it.
这篇作文写得不好,而且,还有许多拼写错误。
spelunker
n. 爱好探索洞穴的人
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spencer
n. (羊毛)短上衣
He buy a block of share in mark and spencer.
他购买了“麦克斯和斯潘塞百货联销店”的大宗股份。
spend(pt.: spent, pp.: spent, prp.: spending)
v. (spent,spent) 花费,浪费,度过
Come and spend the weekend with us.
来和我们一起度周末吧。

We spent many hours in a pleasant conversation.
我们畅谈了好几个小时。
spendthrift
n. 浪费的人

a. 浪费的,挥霍无度的
暂无例句
Spenser
斯潘塞(英国作家)
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spent
v. 花费,度过,浪费

vbl. 花费,度过,浪费
Spent lavishly on dinner just for effect.
晚餐吃得很奢侈浪费只是为了面子上好看

A large amount of money is spent on advertisements every year.
每年都要花费大量金钱在广告上。
sperm
n. 精液,精子
He has a low sperm count.
他的精液中精子含量少。

The male sperm fertilizes the female egg.
雄性的精子使雌性的卵子受精.
sperm whale
巨头鲸
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spew(pt.: spewed, pp.: spewed, prp.: spewing)
v. (使)喷出,涌出,呕吐,吐出

vt. 喷出
The volcano spewed molten lava.
火山喷出了熔岩.

Water spewed out of the hole.
水从孔中射出.
sphagnum
n. 冰苔,水藓
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sphere(pt.: sphered, pp.: sphered, prp.: sphering, pl.: spheres)
a. 球体的

n. 范围,领域,球,球体
The scientist is distinguished in many spheres of knowledge.
这位科学家在许多知识领域中都是杰出的。

The earth, sun and moon are spheres.
地球、太阳和月亮都是天体。
spherical
a. 球的,球面的,球状的
The oil-lamp needs a new globe, spherical lampshade.
这油灯需配个新的圆灯罩.
spherically
ad. 球形地
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spheroidal
a. 球状的(扁球体的,椭球体,球状的)
暂无例句
sphinx
n. 狮身人面像,谜一样的人
I've always found her rather sphinx-like.
我总觉得她像个谜一样, 难以捉摸.
sphygmomanometer
n. 血压计
暂无例句
spice(pt.: spiced, pp.: spiced, prp.: spicing, pl.: spices)
n. 药料,香料,情趣
Please add more spices to the cake.
请给蛋糕多加点香料。

Variety is the spice of life.
变化是生活的调味品。
spiced
a. 经过调味的
These small spiced cakes are a peculiarity of the region.
这些别有风味的小蛋糕是该地的特产。

His conversation is spiced with humor.
他的谈话有风趣。
spicery(pl.: spiceries)
n. [总称]香料,调味品,香气,香味
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spicy
a. 芳香的(辛辣的)
Do you like spicy food?
你喜欢吃辣的食物吗?

Spicy food disagrees with me.
我不能吃辛辣食品。
spider(pl.: spiders)
n. 蜘蛛
The little girl thinks spiders are terrible creatures.
小女孩认为蜘蛛是一种可怕的生物。

The spider can catch insects by cobweb.
蜘蛛能用蜘蛛网抓住昆虫。
spidery
a. 蜘蛛一般的,细长足,蜘蛛网一般的
暂无例句
spiel(pt.: spieled, pp.: spieled, prp.: spieling)
n. 滔滔不绝的讲话
That salesman have a good spiel, he sell many dress in one hour.
那个推销员讲话流利又夸张,他在一小时内卖了很多衣服。

An employee who stands before the entrance to a show, as at a carnival, and solicits customers with a loud, colorful sales spiel.
大声叫卖者在巡回演出时,站在入口处以大声叫喊或各种各样降价推销招徕顾客的雇员
spike
n. 长钉,钉鞋

v. 以大钉钉牢,使...失效
There are many sharp spikes on the railings in the park.
公园的栏杆上有很多尖头。

A pointed tool, such as a spike or chisel, used for breaking rock or ore.
钢楔一种如尖铁或凿子等有尖的,用于劈裂岩石或砂石的工具
spikes
pl.钉鞋
An obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame, used to block enemy advancement.
铁蒺藜由钉在林桩上的有刺铁丝或尖钉构成的用来阻挡敌人的前进障碍物

A metal frame with a spike or spikes, attached to a shoe or boot to prevent slipping, especially on ice.
防滑铁齿板一种绑在鞋下或靴子下防滑用的带铁齿的金属板,尤指在冰上
spiky
a. 道钉一般的,尖的,钉满钉子的
Your hairbrush is too spiky for me.
你的发刷我觉得太尖了.

The hedgehog rolled up into a spiky ball.
刺 卷起身子成了一个刺球.
spill(pt.: spilled, pp.: spilled, prp.: spilling)
n. 溢出,流

v. 溢出,洒,使...流出
Put the cap back on the bottle, otherwise the juice will spill.
把瓶盖儿盖好, 要不汁液就洒出来了.

Don't jog me, or you'll make me spill something!
别碰我, 不然我就把东西弄洒了.
spilt
a. 洒/溢出的
The spilt milk made a terrible mess on the carpet.
牛奶洒在地毯上弄得一塌糊涂.

She sopped up the spilt milk with a cloth.
她用一块布抹去溢出的牛奶。
spin(pt.: spun, pp.: spun, prp.: spinning, pl.: spins)
n. 旋转,疾驰

v. 纺织,旋转,拉长
Silkworms spin cocoons.
蚕作茧。

The pitcher gave a spin to the ball.
投手使球旋转。
spinach
n. 菠菜
You should eat such vegetables as carrot, celery and spinach.
你应该吃胡萝卜、芹菜和菠菜这类的蔬菜。

Prepared, cooked, or served with spinach.
用菠菜做菜用菠菜准备、烹饪或招待
spinal
a. 针的,尖刺的,尖刺状突起的

a. 脊骨的,脊髓的
He had a spinal injury in that accident.
他在那次事故中脊柱受了伤。

A membrane, especially one of the three membranes enclosing the brain and spinal cord in vertebrates.
脑膜一种膜,尤指覆盖脑子和脊椎中脊髓的三种细胞膜之一
spinal cord
脊髓
Complete paralysis of the lower half of the body including both legs, usually caused by damage to the spinal cord.
截瘫,下身麻痹通常由于脊髓受伤引起的包括双腿在内的下部身体完全的瘫痪

A membrane, especially one of the three membranes enclosing the brain and spinal cord in vertebrates.
脑膜一种膜,尤指覆盖脑子和脊椎中脊髓的三种细胞膜之一
spindle(pt.: spindled, pp.: spindled, prp.: spindling, pl.: spindles)
n. 纱锭,纺锤,轴

v. 变细长
A spindle or an axle used to secure or support material being machined or milled.
紧轴一根用于固定或支撑待切削或粉碎原料的新心轴或轮轴

A spindle or bobbin around which yarn is wound in weaving.
纡管;纬管在纺织中绕以纱线的锭子或筒管
spindly
a. 细长的,纤弱的
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spine(pl.: spines)
n. 背骨,脊柱,尖刺
He got an injury to his spine when he fell off his horse.
他从马上摔下来,伤了脊梁骨。

A deformity of the back in human beings caused by an abnormal convex curvature of the upper spine.
驼背人类背部的变形,由脊柱上部不正常的弯曲凸起造成
spineless
a. 无脊椎的,没有骨气的,懦弱的
He's too spineless to ask for more money.
他没有勇气要求更多的钱。
spinet
n. 古时的小型竖琴,小型立式钢琴
暂无例句
spinner(pl.: spinners)
n. 纺纱工人,纺纱机
One of the three Fates, the spinner of the thread of destiny.
克洛索三命运神之一,命运之线的纺织者

In the west province the money spinner is cocoa.
在西部省份,赚钱的产品是可可。
spinneret
n. [纺]喷丝头
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spinney(pl.: spinneys)
n. 小树林
暂无例句
spinning
a. 纺织品的

n. 纺织
The motorcycles were spinning along at full speed.
摩托车正全速疾驰。

She is unbred to spinning.
她未受纺织之训练。
spinster(pl.: spinsters)
n. 未婚女人,老处女
The spinster is very sad.
那个老处女很悲伤。

In America law and custom alike is based upon the dream of spinster.
在美国,法律与风俗习惯一样,是把基础置于老处女的梦想之上。
spiny
a. 多针的,尽是尖刺的,尖刺状的
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spiral(pt.: spiraled, pp.: spiraled, prp.: spiraling, pl.: spirals)
n. 旋涡,螺旋形之物

a. 螺旋形的,盘旋的

v. 成螺旋状下降,成螺旋状旋转
A snail's shell is spiral in form.
蜗牛壳是螺旋形的。

The smoke spiraled upwards.
那股烟袅袅上升。
spire
n. 尖塔,尖顶,旋涡

v. 突出,耸立
We could see the spire of the church in the distance.
我们可以看到远处教堂的尖塔。

The spires of churches are to be seen pricking up through the greenery.
透过葱翠的树林可以看见那耸立着的教堂的塔尖。
spirit(pt.: spirited, pp.: spirited, prp.: spiriting, pl.: spirits)
n. 精神
He is in low spirit.
他意气消沉。

The priest says that the human spirit never dies.
牧师说,人的灵魂永远不死。
spirited
a. 精神饱满的,活泼的,英勇的
The broad or spirited humor characteristic of such works.
喜剧性的风格这类戏剧形式夸张和活泼的幽默风格

Spirited; lively; gay.
活泼的,轻快的;愉快的
spirits
n. 精力
The good news lifted my spirits.
这好消息使我精神大振。

Mettle or spirit in horses.
马的精力或勇气
spiritual(pl.: spirituals)
a. 精神的,心灵的

n. (尤指美国南部黑人的)圣歌
I care more about the spiritual life than the substantial life.
和物质生活相比,我更注重精神生活。

They seem to exist on a different spiritual plane.
他们似乎生活在不同的精神境界.
spirituality(pl.: spiritualities)
n. 精神性,灵性
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spiritually
ad. 精神上
Spiritually impoverished or alienated.
精神上颓丧;无寄托的

Not spiritually renewed or reformed; not repentant.
不悔改的未在精神上自新或改良的;不惭愧的
spit(pt.: spitted, pp.: spitted, prp.: spitting)
n. 唾液,唾吐,小雨

v. 唾吐,吐出,降小雨
It's rude to spit in public.
在公共场合随便吐痰是不礼貌的。

That boy is the spit of his father.
那个男孩和他父亲长得一模一样。
spite(pt.: spited, pp.: spited, prp.: spiting)
n. 恶意,怨恨

vt. 刁难,伤害
I went shopping in spite of the rain.
尽管下雨,我还是出去买东西了。

I'm sure he took my parking space just to spite me.
我认为他侵占我的停车位肯定是有意和我作对。
spiteful
a. 恶意的,怀恨的
He made a spiteful comment.
他发表了恶意的评论。

It was spiteful of her to do that.
她那样做是怀有恶意的。
spittle
n. 口水,唾液
暂无例句
splash(pt.: splashed, pp.: splashed, prp.: splashing, pl.: splashes)
n. 飞浅的水,污点,卖弄

v. 溅湿,溅开
The story was splashed across the front page of the newspaper.
这篇报道刊登在报纸头版显著位置。

She splashed out on a new pair of shoes.
她心血来潮买了一双新鞋。
splashy
a. 大而显眼的,引人注目的
暂无例句
spleen(pl.: spleens)
n. 脾,脾气,怒气
When I get frustrated and angry, I have to vent my spleen on someone.
我受尽挫折,怒火冲天时,禁不住想找谁发一顿脾气。

Some men give their blood to their country; others their spleen.
既有人为国捐躯,亦有人捐坏脾气(怀恨)。
spleenful
a. 脾气坏的,易怒的
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splendid
a. 极好的
We had a splendid holiday.
我们度过了一个极好的假期。

Their weeding was a splendid affair.
他们的婚礼富丽堂皇。
splendidly
ad. 辉煌地(壮丽地,华丽地)
Proper advantage is not being taken of this splendidly equipped sports hall.
这座设施豪华的体育馆没有被充分地利用起来。
splendor(pl.: splendors)
n. 光辉,壮丽,显赫
We admired the splendor of the mountain scenery.
我们赞赏着壮丽的山景。

In the afternoon of that first seeing day, I should take a long walk in the woods and intoxicate my eyes on the beauties of the world of Nature trying desperately to absorb in a few hours the vast splendor which is constantly unfolding itself to those who
那能看见的第一天的下午,我要在树林里长久地散步,让我的目光陶醉在大自然世界的美景之中。在几个小时中,试图拼命地吸收那无穷的壮丽,这对那些能看见的人却是一条小路。
splendour(pl.: splendours)
n. 光彩,显赫,辉煌,壮丽,华丽
Down came my wife dressed out in all her former splendour.
我妻子如往日一般身着盛装从楼上走了下来。

He had never before gazed on such splendour.
他生平从未见过如此壮观的场面。
splenetic
a. 脾脏的,容易发怒的,坏心眼的

n. 脾脏病患者,坏心眼的人,脾脏病的药
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splice(pt.: spliced, pp.: spliced, prp.: splicing)
v.&n. 接合,衔接

vt. 拼接
Have you heard?John's just got spliced.
听说了吗? 约翰刚结了婚.

He can splice together the broken ends of ropes quickly.
他能把断了的绳子头快速接起来。
splint(pt.: splinted, pp.: splinted, prp.: splinting, pl.: splints)
n. 薄木片,托板,夹板
暂无例句
splinter(pt.: splintered, pp.: splintered, prp.: splintering, pl.: splinters)
n. 碎片,刺

v. 劈开,破裂
Some splinters of glass had got into his feet.
他的脚上扎了一些碎玻璃屑。

I got a splinter in my finger while I was moving the boxes.
我在搬箱子的时候手指头上扎了一根刺。
split(pt.: split, pp.: split, prp.: splitting, pl.: splits)
n. 劈开,裂片,裂口

a. 分散的

v. 分离,分开,劈开
If I tell where I'm going, promise you won't split on me?
如果我告诉你我去哪,你愿意保证守口如瓶吗?

Suddenly the box split open and a puppy jumped out.
箱子突然打开,从里面蹦出只小狗。
split second
a. 极快的,一刹那的,极精确的
The plan depends on ,split-second timing.
这计画要想成功就得分秒不差.

It all happened in a split second.
这一切都是在顷刻间发生的。
splitting
爆裂式的
I've got a splitting headache.
我头疼得要裂开似的。

The band played a final gig in this theatre before splitting up.
乐队解散之前,在这家剧院作了最后一次演出。
splurge(pt.: splurged, pp.: splurged, prp.: splurging)
n. 炫耀,摆阔

v. 挥霍,乱花
I had a splurge and bought two new suits.
我大手大脚花了一笔钱买了两套新衣服.

She won 100 and then splurged it all on new clothes.
她赢了100英镑, 都挥霍在买新衣服上了.
splutter(pt.: spluttered, pp.: spluttered, prp.: spluttering)
n. 杂乱而仓促的话, 杂乱的声音
She dived into the water and came up coughing and spluttering.
她扎入水中, 浮上来时呛得连咳嗽带喷水.

The candle gave a few faint splutters and then went out.
蜡烛发出轻轻的毕剥声後就熄灭了.
spoil(pt.: spoilt, pp.: spoilt, prp.: spoiling, pl.: spoils)
n. 战利品,奖品

v. 宠坏,溺爱,破坏,腐坏
The child was spoilt by his grandfather.
这个孩子被他的爷爷给惯坏了。

He had spoiled the soup by putting in too much salt.
他往汤里放盐太多,把汤给糟蹋了。
spoilage
n. 掠夺,糟蹋,弄坏或变成无用之物
In calculating profit, retailers must allow for breakage and spoilage.
计算利润时,零售商们必须考虑到破碎和损坏情况

The act or process of destroying most microorganisms in certain foods, such as fish or clam meat, by irradiating them with gamma rays or other radiation to prevent spoilage.
射线杀菌法破坏某种食品,如鱼或蚌肉内的大部分微生物的行为或过程,通过γ射线或其它放射线辐射的防止变质
spoilt
a. 宠坏,损坏
Only children are sometimes spoilt.
独生子女有时被宠坏了.

The child was spoilt by his grandfather.
这个孩子被他的爷爷给惯坏了。
spoke
v. 说,说话,演说
He spoke to the class about the dangers of smoking.
他给班上学生讲了吸烟的危害性。

She always spoke kindly to the children.
她总是亲切地和孩子们说话。
spoken
a. 口头的,口语的
An important and perhaps surprising feature of technical English is that its normal style is common to both written and spoken communication.
科技英语的一个重要的,也许是令人惊奇的特点是:无论是书面的传达,还是口头的交流,二者都是可以作为正式文体而通用的。

Spoken rather than written.
口头的口说的而不是书写的
spokesman(pl.: spokesmen)
n. 发言人
He is the spokesman of the council.
他是国务院的发言人。

The palace (ie A spokesman for the king, queen, etc) has just issued a statement.
王宫发言人刚宣布了一项声明.
spokesperson
n. 代言人,发言人
But because the victims are not United States citizens, he said, no one has taken the lead in seeking a solution."They don't have any real spokesperson, " he continued,"That's probably why there is no hue and cry to do something about this problem."
他说,可是因为受害人非美国公民,没有首先出来寻求解决办法。“他们没有真正代言人,”他接着说,“可能正因为如此,没人出来大声抗议设法解决问题。”
spokeswoman(pl.: spokeswomen)
n. 女发言人
The chief spokeswoman of a movement or cause.
女代言人运动或事业的女性主要发言人
spoliation
n. 毁弃,掠夺
暂无例句
sponge(pt.: sponged, pp.: sponged, prp.: sponging, pl.: sponges)
n. 海绵,海绵状的东西

v. 用海绵擦拭,吸收掉,抹掉
I am cooking a sponge cake with jam filling.
我在做果酱松糕。

It's a sponge.
这是一块海绵。
spongy
a. 像海绵的,不坚实的
There grows some spongy moss on the stone.
石头上长着一些柔软的苔藓。

Drank the fresh air; spongy earth that drank up the rain.
呼吸新鲜空气;饱浸雨水的绵软泥土
sponsor(pt.: sponsored, pp.: sponsored, prp.: sponsoring, pl.: sponsors)
n. 保证人,赞助者

v. 发起,赞助
A wealthy sponsor came to our rescue with a generous donation.
有个富有的赞助人慷慨捐赠来解救我们.

Mr. Robert Brown was announced as the sponsor.
罗勃特。布朗先生被宣布为赞助人。
sponsorship
n. 发起(主办,倡议,赞助)
This establishment opened under the sponsorship of a large corporation.
这一机构是在一家大企业倡导下开办的。

The club has made an approach to a local business firm for sponsorship.
俱乐部已试探向本地一家公司寻求资助.
spontaneity(pl.: spontaneities)
n. 自然发生,自生,自发
暂无例句
spontaneous
a. 自发的,自然产生的
She shows a spontaneous gaiety of manner.
她露出天真愉快的神态。

Spontaneous fellowship and sympathy among a number of people.
本能的友情一群人自然产生的友谊和同情
spontaneously
ad. 自发地(自生地,自然产生地,自然地,天然地)
Spontaneously igniting in air.
自燃的在空气中自发地燃烧的

I had never been spontaneously approached by a publisher and such condescension rather turned my head.
还从没有一个出版商主动来与我接洽,这种屈尊有点让我受宠若惊。
spoof(pt.: spoofed, pp.: spoofed, prp.: spoofing)
n. 诳骗,愚弄,戏弄

v. 揶揄,嘲讽
You've been spoofed.
你上当了.
spool(pt.: spooled, pp.: spooled, prp.: spooling, pl.: spools)
n. 线轴,缠线用的框

v. 缠绕在线轴上
I need one more spool of thread before finishing the embroidery.
再来一轴线我就可以完成这幅刺绣了。

The film flew off the spool and wound itself round the projector.
电影胶片从卷轴滑出缠绕在放映机上了.
spoon(pt.: spooned, pp.: spooned, prp.: spooning, pl.: spoons)
n. 匙,匙形的铲子

v. 以匙舀起,调情
His soup spoon dropped onto the ground.
他的汤勺掉到了地上。

Two spoons of sugar, please.
请来两勺糖。
spoonerism
n. 头音的交换
暂无例句
spoonful(pl.: spoonfuls)
n. 一匙
She put a spoonful of milk in each of the two cup.
她在这两个杯子里各放了一匙牛奶。

Sprinkle a spoonful of bran onto the stew to increase the fibre content.
往炖煮的食物上加一匙麦麸,以增加其纤维含量。
spoor(pt.: spoored, pp.: spoored, prp.: spooring)
n. (野兽的)足迹
暂无例句
sporadic
a. 不定时发生的,零星的
Despite the sporadic disturbances the dictator was still riding high.
虽不时有骚动事件,该独裁者仍能控制局势。
sporadically
ad. 偶发地, 零星地
暂无例句
spore(pl.: spores)
n.孢子

n. 户外运动,游戏,娱乐

v. 游戏,炫耀
Mushroom's spores are usually carried on the wind.
蘑菇的孢子通常由风传播。

The seed pod suddenly snapped apart, threw the spore into the air to be distributed by the wind.
心皮突然爆开,将孢子抛到空中,再由风将它们撒布开去。
sport(pt.: sported, pp.: sported, prp.: sporting, pl.: sports)
n. 运动,游戏,娱乐

a. 运动的,户外穿戴的

v. 游戏,戏弄,炫耀
Football is my favorite sport.
足球是我最喜欢的运动。

Sport is being debased by commercialism.
体育运动的价值受商业化的影响而逐渐下降。
sporting
a. 喜好运动的,运动用的,冒险性的
The cup final is an important date in the sporting calendar.
足总杯决赛在运动日程表中是个重要日子。

Illness has curtailed her sporting activities.
她因病而减少了体育活动。
sportive
a. 开玩笑的,嬉戏的
暂无例句
sports
运动
He is a sports buff.
他是一个体育运动爱好者。

The new sports model achieved 100 miles an hour in road tests.
这种新型号赛车於道路测试中时速达100英里.
sports car
跑车,赛车
Were I rich enough, I would buy a sports car.
如果我有足够的钱,我就买一辆赛车了。

The company is bringing out a new sports car.
公司正在生产一种新跑车.
sportsman(pl.: sportsmen)
n. 运动员
This footballer is a sportsman who likes to be in the spotlight.
这个足球运动员是个爱出风头的运动员。

It goes without saying that a real sportsman will never dream of cheating in a game.
不用说,一个真正的运动员绝不会梦想在比赛时作弊。
sportsmanship
n. 运动家精神
暂无例句
sportswoman(pl.: sportswomen)
n. 女运动家
She was designated sportswoman of the year.
她被指定为本年度的体坛明星。
sporty
a. 象运动员的(花哨的)
She's very sporty.
她非常爱好文体活动.
spot(pt.: spotted, pp.: spotted, prp.: spotting, pl.: spots)
n. 污点,地点,斑点

a. 当场的,现实买卖的

v. 污点,认出,用灯光照射
Spain is our favorite holiday spot.
西班牙是我们喜欢的度假地点。

They were spotted by police as they were entering the bank.
他们走进银行时被警察认出来了。
spotless
a. 无脏污的,无缺点的,无可挑剔的
He keeps his house spotless.
他把家收拾得很整洁。

She keeps a spotless reputation.
她保持着清白的名声。
spotlight(pt.: spotlighted, pp.: spotlighted, prp.: spotlighting, pl.: spotlights)
n. 照明灯,车头灯

公众注意中心
This footballer is a sportsman who likes to be in the spotlight.
这个足球运动员是个爱出风头的运动员。

There are many spotlights on the stage.
舞台上有很多聚光灯。
spots
v. 弄脏
The leopard cannot change its spots.
【谚】江山易改,本性难移。

Did you feel a few spots of rain?
下了几滴雨,你感觉到了吗?
spotted
a. 有斑点的,斑纹的,弄污了的
He spotted his reputation by lying repeatedly.
他因反复说谎而败坏了自己的名声。

They were spotted by police as they were entering the bank.
他们走进银行时被警察认出来了。
spotty
a. 遍处斑点的,遍处污点的,发疹的
暂无例句
spousal
a. 配偶的
暂无例句
spouse(pt.: spoused, pp.: spoused, prp.: spousing, pl.: spouses)
n. 配偶

vt. 和...结婚
Job is available for spouse on campus and in the community.
校园里和社区里有配偶可做的工作。

Financial provision or adjustment of property rights ordered by a court for a spouse or child in divorce proceeding.
法院命令的,为离婚诉讼中一方配偶或孩子进行的经济上的提供或对财产权的调整。
spout(pt.: spouted, pp.: spouted, prp.: spouting, pl.: spouts)
n. 喷口

v. 喷出,装腔作势说出,典押
Water is spouting out of the pipe.
水正从管子里喷出来。

The spout of the teapot is jammed by tea.
茶壶的壶口被茶叶堵住了。
sprain(pt.: sprained, pp.: sprained, prp.: spraining, pl.: sprains)
v.&n. 扭伤
The doctor ordered the man who had sprained his ankle to keep quiet a few days.
医生命令那扭伤足踝的人静养几天。

My sprained ankle has been acting up badly all week.
我的脚扭伤了, 整整难受了一个星期.
sprang
spring 的过去式
New buildings sprang up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
新的建筑物如雨后春笋般大批出现。

The soldier sprang at the enemy.
士兵猛扑向敌人。
sprawl(pt.: sprawled, pp.: sprawled, prp.: sprawling)
vi. 躺卧(蔓延)

n. 躺卧(蔓延)
He lay in a sprawl over the desk.
他手脚摊开趴在书桌上。

They were sprawled out in front of the fire.
他们摊开手脚烤火。
spray
n. 水沫,喷雾器

v. 喷雾,扫射,喷射
He sprayed paint on the wall.
他把漆喷在墙上。

The gangsters sprayed the car with machinegun bullets.
匪徒们用机枪狂扫汽车。
spread(pt.: spread, pp.: spread, prp.: spreading, pl.: spreads)
n. 传布,伸展

a. 扩延的

v. 传布,推广,伸出
We spread butter on bread.
我们把奶油涂到面包上。

A wide stretch of land spread in front of us.
展现在我们面前的是一片广阔的土地。
spreading
v. 撒布
What can we do to prevent the disease spreading?
我们能做什么来防止这种疾病蔓延呢?

Television has become an important vehicle for spreading political ideas.
电视已成为传播政治思想的重要媒介。
spreadsheet
电子表格,数据表
A program that allows a user to perform work on a computer(in contrast to a program that performs overhead functions, such as an operating system). Examples are database managers, spreadsheets, and accounting programs.
使用户在计算机上完成工作的程序(不同于那种执行内务功能的程序,如操作系统)。例如数据库管理程序、数据表程序以及会计程序等等。

In computer programming, a combined database management, spreadsheet and graphics package.
在计算机程序设计中,一种兼有数据库管理、电子报表和绘图功能的组合程序。参阅spreadsheet。
spree(pt.: spreed, pp.: spreed, prp.: spreeing, pl.: sprees)
n. 欢闹
Let's have a spree.
让我们痛痛快快乐一乐。

I went out on a shopping spree.
我出去疯狂地购物。
sprig(pt.: sprigged, pp.: sprigged, prp.: sprigging)
n. 小树枝,图钉

v. 折取小树枝,用钉子钉上
He decorated the chicken with sprigs of parsley.
他用欧芹的嫩枝点缀在鸡上。
sprightly
a. 愉快的,活泼的
The patient smiled when he heard the sprightly music on the radio.
听到收音机里传来的轻快乐曲,这个病人笑了。

A usually sprightly or mischievous or sometimes spiteful person.
恶作剧的人,狡诈的人,恶毒的人通常活泼的或恶作剧的或怀有恶意的人
spring(pt.: sprang, pp.: sprung, prp.: springing, pl.: springs)
n. 春天,弹簧,跳跃,泉水

a. 春天的

v. 弹起,弹出,跳,裂开
The cat made a spring at the mouse.
猫向老鼠扑去。

A suspicion sprang up in his mind.
他的脑中突然产生了一些疑问。
springboard
n. 跳板,跳板
The college debating society was a natural springboard for her career in politics.
大学里的辩论社自然成了她从政的跳板。

Leaping is usually done with a springboard that catapults the performer high into the air.
跳跃运动通常利用能使表演者高高地弹入空中的跳板。
springer spaniel
长毛垂耳狗
暂无例句
springtime
n. 春天,春季,初期
I like springtime best of all.
我最喜欢春天。

The springtime of life; youth.
人生的初期;青春
springy
a. 有弹性的
A light springy jump or leap, especially on one foot.
(犹指单脚)轻快地一蹦或一跳

The turf felt springy under their feet.
他们走在草皮上,觉得很松软。
sprinkle(pt.: sprinkled, pp.: sprinkled, prp.: sprinkling, pl.: sprinkles)
v. 洒,散置,微雨
It sprinkled that evening.
那天晚上下了小雨。

We covered the cakes with chocolate sprinkles.
我们给蛋糕洒上巧克力末。
sprinkler
n. 洒水装置,洒水车
暂无例句
sprinkling
n. 点滴,少数
A container with small holes in the top for sprinkling ground pepper.
胡椒瓶一种顶部有很多倒胡椒粉小孔的容器

The ceremony of sprinkling the altar, clergy, and congregation with holy water.
洒圣水礼用圣水泼洒圣坛、教士及教众的仪式
sprint(pt.: sprinted, pp.: sprinted, prp.: sprinting)
n. 短距离赛跑

v. 奋力而跑

斯普林特(财富500强公司之一,总部所在地美国,主要经营电讯)
He sprinted past the other runners just before reaching the tape.
他在到达终点之前全速冲刺, 超越了其他赛跑者.

You'll have to sprint if you want to catch the train.
你要想赶上火车, 就得快跑几步.
sprinter
n. 短跑运动员
I wasn't claiming that Bob was a world-class sprinter, but he could show his heels to you anyway.
我并非声称鲍勃是一个世界级的短跑运动员,但不管怎样,他会把你远远甩在后面的。

He is more a sprinter than a swimmer.
他是短跑健将,而不是游泳选手。
sprite(pl.: sprites)
n. 精灵
The little girl is so lovely that I call her a sprite.
这个小女孩太可爱了,我把她叫做小精灵。

A water sprite of German mythology, usually in human form or half-human and half-fish.
水中精灵德国民间传说中的水妖,一般说它象人形或一半象人,一半象鱼
sprout(pt.: sprouted, pp.: sprouted, prp.: sprouting, pl.: sprouts)
n. 芽,萌芽

v. 使发芽,长芽
Leaves began to sprout from the trees.
树上开始长叶子了。

These potatoes have begun to sprout.
这些马铃薯开始发芽了。
spruce
n. 虎尾枞属的植物,赤松

a. 颇为干净的,俏的,时髦的

v. 使显干净,装样子
Spruce and pine are evergreen trees.
云杉和松树都是常绿树木。

They all spruced up for the party.
他们打扮得漂漂亮亮去参加聚会。
sprung
spring的过去分词
He is sprung from noble ancestors.
他出身名门。

Something rather odd has sprung up.
发生了一桩相当奇怪的事。
spume(pt.: spumed, pp.: spumed, prp.: spuming)
n. 泡沫
暂无例句
spun
v. 旋转
Dancers spun in a swirl of skirts.
跳舞的人旋转著, 裙子也不停地打转.

The little paper boat was caught in an eddy and spun round and round in the water.
小纸船卷进了漩涡中,在水中直打转。
spunk
n. 精神,勇气,怒意
Spunk up before the public at least.
至少你要在公众面前打起精神来。·

Spunk up, everything will be all right.
别恢心,一切都会好起来的。
spur(pt.: spurred, pp.: spurred, prp.: spurring, pl.: spurs)
n. 马刺

v. 刺激,激励
He dug in his spurs.
他用靴刺踢马。

What spurred her to do that?
是什么促使她那么干的?
spurious
a. 假的,伪造的
Characterized by adulteration; spurious.
掺假的以掺假为特征的;伪造的

Spurious writings, especially writings falsely attributed to biblical characters or times.
伪经伪造的经文,尤指假托圣经人物或圣经时代所写的经文
spurn(pt.: spurned, pp.: spurned, prp.: spurning, pl.: spurns)
v. 拒绝,摈弃

vt. 轻蔑地拒绝,唾弃
I spurn your offer.
我拒绝你的提议。

Carl had been from his childhood a ball of fortune to spurn at.
自从童年时起卡尔就一直是一个被命运跑踢来踢去的球,饱经沧桑。
spur-of-the-moment
即兴的,一时兴起的
暂无例句
spurt(pt.: spurted, pp.: spurted, prp.: spurting, pl.: spurts)
vt. 喷出(短促突然的爆发,短时间)

n. 喷出(短促突然的爆发,短时间)
The wound was spurting blood.
伤口淌著血.

The volcano spurted (out) molten lava.
火山喷出了熔岩.
sputnik(pl.: sputniks)
n. 前苏联人造地球卫星
暂无例句
sputter(pt.: sputtered, pp.: sputtered, prp.: sputtering, pl.: sputters)
v. 喷溅,发出噼啪声,语无伦次地说
暂无例句
spy(pt.: spied, pp.: spied, prp.: spying, pl.: spies)
n. 间谍,侦探,侦察

v. 侦探,找出
It's wrong to spy into people's affairs.
刺探他人的私事是错误的。

The police had captured a foreign spy.
警方抓获了一名外国间谍。
squabble(pt.: squabbled, pp.: squabbled, prp.: squabbling, pl.: squabbles)
vt. 争论(搞乱)

n. 争论(搞乱)
I hate to squabble with my wife about money.
我厌恶为钱的事兴太太争吵。

No man will squabble over a nickel.
没有人会为了五分钱而吵架。
squad(pl.: squads)
n. 班,小队,小集团
At two the squad fell out.
两点钟时这个班解散了。

A short, rehearsed jingle or phrase, shouted in unison by a squad of cheerleaders.
欢呼一小队啦啦队员齐声喊的短促、反复的音韵或短语
squadron(pl.: squadrons)
n. 骑兵营,分遣队,小舰队
The young soldier was appointed squadron leader.
这位年轻的士兵被任命为骑兵队的队长。

The squadron flew a reconnaissance mission.
该空军中队执行一侦察任务.
squalid
a. 肮脏的(悲惨的)
A cheap or squalid theater.
跳蚤窝低劣的或肮脏的剧院

A squalid or filthy condition.
肮脏污秽或肮脏的状态
squall
n. 狂风,暴风雪,哇哇器声

v. 狂风吹袭,哇哇地叫嚷
It is said that the squall will come tomorrow.
据说暴风雪明天就要来了。

The squall speedily blew over.
风暴很快平息下来了。
squalor
n. 肮脏,脏污,不干净
There is indescribable squalor in those books.
那些书简直污秽不堪。
squander(pt.: squandered, pp.: squandered, prp.: squandering, pl.: squanders)
v. 浪费,使...散开
He has squandered all his savings on drink.
他把存的钱全买酒喝了。

Don't squander your affection on him, he'll never love you.
不要把感情浪费在他身上,他是永远不会爱你的。
square(pt.: squared, pp.: squared, prp.: squaring, pl.: squares)
n. 正方形,街区,平方

a. 正方形的,正直的,公正的

v. 一致,符合,使...成方形

n. 广场
The little girl drew a square on the paper.
小女孩在纸上画了一个正方形。

The teams are all square at one match each.
这些队在各自参加了一场比赛后不分胜负。
square dance
四对男女跳的方形舞
The music for a square dance.
四对男女跳的方形舞曲
square root
平方根
暂无例句
squarely
ad. 成方形地,正直地

ad.直接了当的、不含糊的、诚实的
He faced me squarely across the table.
他在桌子那边正对著我。

This recent tragedy has put the manufacturersof the drug squarely in the dock.
新近发生的这一悲惨事件使药品厂商受到指控.
squarish
a. 似方形的,有点方的
暂无例句
squash
n. 壁球,摺皱不堪,拥挤嘈杂的人群

v. 压扁,变扁,压制

n. 南瓜
He sat on his hat and squashed it flat.
他坐在自己的帽子上,把它压扁了。

The cat got run over by the lorry and squashed.
那只猫被卡车碾死了。
squat(pt.: squatted, pp.: squatted, prp.: squatting, pl.: squats)
n. 蹲

a. 蹲著的,矮胖胖的

v. 蹲下,坐
Can you find somewhere to squat?
你找个地方坐下好吗?

The old man squatted down by the fire.
老人蹲在炉火旁。
squeak(pt.: squeaked, pp.: squeaked, prp.: squeaking, pl.: squeaks)
n. 吱吱声

v. 吱吱叫,咬
Somebody's squeaked!
有人告密了!

These new shoes squeak.
穿上这双新鞋走起路来嘎吱嘎吱的.
squeal(pt.: squealed, pp.: squealed, prp.: squealing, pl.: squeals)
v.&n. 长而尖的叫声

vi. 发出长声尖叫
He squealed like a pig.
他像猪似的号叫著.

The pigs were squealing.
猪在尖叫.
squeamish
a. 恶心的
暂无例句
squeeze(pt.: squeezed, pp.: squeezed, prp.: squeezing, pl.: squeezes)
n. 压榨,挤

v. 紧握,挤
It was a tight squeeze but we finally got all the clothes into the case.
箱子已经很满了,但我们还是把衣服全塞进去了。

We managed to get all the luggage into the car but it was a tight squeeze.
我们总算把行李都塞进汽车里了, 不过挤得要命.
squelch(pt.: squelched, pp.: squelched, prp.: squelching)
vi. 压扁(发出格喳格喳声)

n. 格喳格喳声(静噪电路)
The army get bogged down in the thick squelch mud.
军队都陷入泥沼中,行进时烂泥扑哧作声。

She squelched along the muddy path.
她沿着泥泞小径格吱格吱地走。
squid(pl.: squids)
n. 鱿鱼
Squid prepared as food.
食用乌贼用作食物的乌贼

I've never eaten squid before, but I'll give it a whirl.
我以前从没吃过鱿鱼,不过我想尝一尝。
squilla
虾蛄
暂无例句
squint(pt.: squinted, pp.: squinted, prp.: squinting, pl.: squints)
n. 斜视眼,斜著

a. 斜视的

v. 使变斜视眼,斜视
The bottle-top has been screwed on squint.
瓶盖没拧正。

He squinted in the bright sunlight.
他在很亮的阳光下眯起了眼睛。
squire(pt.: squired, pp.: squired, prp.: squiring, pl.: squires)
n. 护卫,侍从,乡绅
What the squire said is absolutely nonsense!
这个乡绅的话纯属一派胡言!

The living is in the gift of the squire.
地主有安排牧师奉禄之权。
squirm(pt.: squirmed, pp.: squirmed, prp.: squirming, pl.: squirms)
vi. (因不舒适、羞愧或紧张而)蠕动
He was squirming (around) on the floor in agony.
他躺在地上痛苦地扭动著.

It made him squirm to think how he'd messed up the interview.
他想到面试时自己表现得那麽差劲儿, 心里真不是滋味儿.
squirrel(pt.: squirreled, pp.: squirreled, prp.: squirreling, pl.: squirrels)
n. 松鼠
The squirrel is a lovely small animal.
松鼠是一种可爱的小动物。

The squirrel hoards up nuts for the winter.
松鼠储藏坚果以防冬天。
squirt(pt.: squirted, pp.: squirted, prp.: squirting, pl.: squirts)
v. 喷出,溅迸,注射

n. 水枪,注射器,喷出
He's such a little squirt.
他年纪不大,傲气不小。

Water squirted (from the tap) all over me.
(龙头里的)水喷了我一身.
Sri Lanka
斯里兰卡
暂无例句
stab(pt.: stabbed, pp.: stabbed, prp.: stabbing, pl.: stabs)
v.&n. 刺,戳

vt. 刺(伤)
She stabbed him in the leg with a kitchen knife.
她拿菜刀捅伤了他的腿.

The killer stabbed him with a knife/stabbed a knife into him.
凶手用刀刺他.
stabbing
v. 刺伤(企图,把墙凿粗糙)
The police are worried about the increase in the number of stabbings in the city.
市内利器伤人案增多, 警方甚感忧虑.

You'll never mend your car like that let me have a stab at it.
你这样怎麽能修好汽车--让我来试试吧.
stability
n. 稳定性
The government has taken a measure to maintain the stability of prices.
政府已经采取了措施以确保物价稳定。

To sum up, only when strict punishment can be imposed on the lawless, can social stability be maintained.
总之,唯有当严刑峻罚加之于违法之徒时,才能维持社会安定。
stabilization
稳定化
暂无例句
stabilize(pt.: stabilized, pp.: stabilized, prp.: stabilizing)
v. 使安定,使坚固
He can now ride his bike without stabilizers.
他现在骑自行车不需要平衡器了.

His condition has now stabilized.
他的情况稳定下来了.
stabilizer
稳定剂,稳定器
The pod of this plant, containing a sweet edible pulp and seeds that yield a gum used as a stabilizer in food products.
角豆荚角豆植物的豆荚,内含味甜可食的肉质部分以及种子,它们产生出一种胶,可用于食品中做稳定剂

He can now ride his bike without stabilizers.
他现在骑自行车不需要平衡器了.
stable
a. 稳定的,安定的

n. 马厩,马棚
This ladder isn't very stable.
这架梯子不太牢靠。

He is a bit neurotic, but his wife is a very stable person.
他有点神经质,但他的妻子是一个非常稳重的人。
staccato(pl.: staccati)
a. 断续的

ad. 不连贯地
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stack(pt.: stacked, pp.: stacked, prp.: stacking, pl.: stacks)
n. 堆叠,堆

v. 堆积,做牌,选派
There is a stack of dishes to be washed in the kitchen.
厨房里还有一大堆盘子要洗。

Traffic was stacked up for miles because of the accident.
车祸引起了交通堵塞,车辆排起的长龙有好几里长。
stadium(pl.: stadia)
n. 体育场
We will go to the stadium to watch a football match.
我们将去体育场观看足球比赛。

Keep on past the church; the stadium is about half a mile further on.
一直向前走过了教堂,约莫半英里就是体育场。
staff(pt.: staffed, pp.: staffed, prp.: staffing, pl.: staffs)
n. 全体人员,同事

n. 杆,棒

vt. 配备员工
Most of our offices are staffed by volunteers.
在我们大多数办公室任职的是志愿人员。

When climbing a mountain I advise beginners to use a staff.
我建议刚开始爬山的人使用拐杖。
stag(pt.: stagged, pp.: stagged, prp.: stagging, pl.: stags)
a. 只准男子参加的

n. 牡鹿
Because my husband has gone to a stag dinner, I have to stay at home alone.
因为我丈夫去参加一个只许男人参加的宴会,我只好独自待在家里。

The hounds will soon hunt down the stag.
猎狗不要多久就会追到那头牡鹿。
stage(pt.: staged, pp.: staged, prp.: staging, pl.: stages)
n. 阶段,舞台,驿站

v. 上演,表演,乘驿车旅行
She stood alone on the enormous stage.
她孤零零地站在巨大的舞台上。

The disease is still in its primary stage.
这疾病仍然在初发阶段。
stagecoach(pl.: stagecoaches)
n. 驿马车,公共马车
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stagflation
滞胀
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stagger(pt.: staggered, pp.: staggered, prp.: staggering, pl.: staggers)
n. 蹒跚,踌躇

v. 蹒跚,使...摇摆,踌躇
The unexpected blow did not stagger his resolution.
这个意外的打击并没有动摇他的决心。

The drunk man staggered across the room.
那个醉汉摇摇晃晃地穿过房间。
staggering
a. 摇晃欲倒的,犹豫的,惊人的
The soldier receive no staggering wind from any of the three shot.
三枪中的任何一枪都没使这个士兵受到什麽惊人的枪伤。

He was staggering across the room and had obviously had a few.
他在房间里摇摇晃晃地走着,很显然他已喝醉了。
staging
分段运输
The mechanics of staging a play are very complicated.
排演话剧的过程很复杂.

British singer noted for his comic stage persona, a wry and nostalgic Highlander.
劳德,哈里·麦克伦南1870-1950美国歌唱家,以讽刺怀旧的苏格兰高地人的喜剧舞台形象而著名
stagnant
a. 不流动的,不景气的
Due to low investment, our industrial output has remained stagnant.
由于投资少,我们的工业生产一直停滞不前。

Business was stagnant last month.
上个月生意萧条.
stagnate(pt.: stagnated, pp.: stagnated, prp.: stagnating)
v. 停止
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stagnation
n. 停滞
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stagy
a. 不自然的,演戏一般的
The room was decorated with stagy opulence.
那房间装饰得富丽堂皇, 像戏台似的.
staid
a. 固定的(沉着的)
I always thought of him as a rather staid old gentleman.
我一直以为他是个相当古板的绅士。

They showed a staid mood in that accident.
那次事件中他们的情绪很稳定。
stain(pt.: stained, pp.: stained, prp.: staining, pl.: stains)
n. 污染,污点,著色

v. 沾染,染污,著色
He stained the family honor.
他玷污了家族的荣誉。

Such a man is a stain to humanity.
这种人是人类的耻辱。
stainless
a. 无瑕疵的,不锈的
These appliances are made of stainless iron.
这些器具是用不锈钢制成的。

This cup is made of stainless steel.
这只杯子是不锈钢做的。
stair(pl.: stairs)
n. 楼梯
He ran down the stairs.
他跑下楼梯。

She sat on the bottom stairs.
她坐在楼梯最下面的一级上。
staircase(pl.: staircases)
n. 楼梯
We heard his heavy tread on the staircase.
我们听到了他走在楼梯上沉重的脚步声。

You can go up the staircase on the right.
你可以从右边楼梯上去。
stairs
n. 楼梯
The old woman fell down a flight of stairs.
那位老太太从一段楼梯上摔了下来。

Could you help me up the stairs?
你能扶我上楼梯吗?
stairway(pl.: stairways)
n. 楼梯
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stake(pt.: staked, pp.: staked, prp.: staking, pl.: stakes)
n. 木柱,赌注,奖金

v. 打赌,下赌注
I have staked all my hopes on you.
我已经把我所有的希望都寄托在你身上了。

He staked a claim to the land where he'd found the gold.
他在发现黄金的那块土地上立下界标以表明他的所有权。
stalactite
n. 钟乳石
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stalagmite
n. 石笋
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stale
a. 不新鲜的,陈腐的
The beer is stale.
啤酒走了气了。

They had nothing to eat but stale bread.
除了陈面包外,他们没有别的东西可吃。
stalemate(pt.: stalemated, pp.: stalemated, prp.: stalemating)
n. 僵持状态,陷于困境,胶著状况

v. 使无法动棋子,使停顿,使陷入困境
Negotiations have reached (a) stalemate.
谈判陷入了僵局.

Any solution [to Soviet economic malaise], however, is hostage to the crisis of authority, creating a catch-22 stalemate between perestroika and glasnost, between economics and politics: any measure to shore up the economy only fans public anger and reduces the authority of the Government.
不过,任何解决[苏联经济失调]办的法都受到权力危机的影响,在改革与开放,经济与政治之间产生一种自相矛盾僵持不下的情况:任何振兴经济的办法不过煽起民众的忿怒并损及政府威信而已。
stalk
n. 茎,追踪,高视阔步

v. 悄悄靠近,蔓延,高视阔步
The infatuated fan stalked the celebrity.
那位着了迷的崇拜者追踪这位名人。

He cut off the flowers at the stalk with a pair of scissors.
他用剪子连花带茎都剪下来。
stall
n. 货摊,托辞

v. 停顿,推托,使...陷于泥中
Never buy food from a market stall.
千万别在小摊上买食物。

The plane stalled suddenly.
那飞机突然失控下降。
stallion
n. 种马
An astronaut can send out a robot which will work on the unknown planet, putting up a permanent observation stallion on it.
宇航员可派出一个在未知星球上工作的机器人,并在上面建立一个永久观察站。
stalls
n. pl.(剧场的)正厅前排座位,正厅前座区
Every time I ask her to set the date she stalls.
我每次请她定一个时间,她总是借故拖延。

The ground floor of a theater behind the stalls.
正厅后座,正厅后座观众剧院前座观众后的底层
stalwart(pl.: stalwarts)
n. 顽强的人

a. 高大结实的,顽强的
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stamen(pl.: stamens)
n. [植]雄蕊
Stamen is in the middle of a flower and may produce pollen.
雄蕊长在花的中央,能产生花粉。
stamina
n. 精力,活力
He doesn't have the stamina to be a teacher.
他没有当教师的精力.

Marathon runners need plenty of stamina.
参加马拉松长跑要有耐力.
stammer(pt.: stammered, pp.: stammered, prp.: stammering)
n. 结巴,口吃

v. 口吃,结巴

vi. 结结巴巴地说话,口吃

vt. 结结巴巴地说
He stammered his thanks.
他结结巴巴地道了谢。

The boy dare not answer the questions because of his stammer.
这个小男孩因为结巴不敢回答老师的问题。
stamp(pt.: stamped, pp.: stamped, prp.: stamping, pl.: stamps)
n. 印,邮票,打印器

v. 捺印,顿足,贴上邮票
My husband is a stamp collector.
我丈夫是个集邮者。

The immigration officer stamped my passport.
移民官员在我的护照上盖了戳。
stampede(pt.: stampeded, pp.: stampeded, prp.: stampeding, pl.: stampedes)
n. (人群的)蜂拥
Don't be stampeded into buying the house.
不要一时冲动买下这所房子

The cattle stampeded towards the farm.
受惊的牛群向牧场涌去.
stance
n. 准备击球姿势,踏脚处,位置
He maintains a rigidly right-wing political stance.
他坚持僵硬的右派政治立场.

What is your stance on corporal punishment?
你对体罚持什麽态度?
stanch(pt.: stanched, pp.: stanched, prp.: stanching)
v. 止住,止血

a. 坚固的,坚强的,忠实的
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stand(pt.: stood, pp.: stood, prp.: standing, pl.: stands)
n. 站立,停顿,楼台,货摊

v. 站立,忍受,位于,坐落
Let me stand you a dinner.
让我请你一顿饭。

This work will hardly stand close examination.
这种作品很难经得起认真的检验。
stand-alone
独立
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standard(pl.: standards)
a. 标准的

n. 标准
The teacher sets high standard for his pupils.
这位老师给他的学生们定下高标准。

This is one of the standard books on the subject.
这是有关这个问题的权威著作之一。
standard-bearer
n. 领导人(尤指政治上的旗手)
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standardization
n. 标准化(用标准校验)
Pertaining to a degree of standardization of computer system components to allow for combinations and large variety of compatible units.
修饰或说明计算机系统部件的标准化的程度,模块化设计允许部件组合和出现很多种类的兼容部件。
standardize(pt.: standardized, pp.: standardized, prp.: standardizing)
v. 标准化,使合于标准
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standby(pl.: standbys)
备用
A special team of police were kept on standby during the time of violence.
在发生暴乱期间,经常有一支警察特别小分队处于整装待命状态。
stand-in
n. 替身
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standing(pl.: standings)
n. 起立,持续,身份

a. 立著的,不动的,经常的

vbl. 站立,忍耐
His meanness has become something of a standing joke.
他的小气已成了经常引人发笑的笑料。

The singer got a ten-minute standing ovation.
观众起立向那位歌手鼓掌达十分钟.
standing room
立足之地
Standing room only!
只有站票!

It is so crowded, there is not even stand room.
挤得几乎没有站立的地方。
standoffish
a. 有点不友好的,冷淡的
Mr. Blake looked uncordial and standoffish.
布雷克先生看来冷漠而不友善。

Japan's trade and investment ties with East Asian nations are bounding ahead faster than those with other parts of the world, yet is has been standoffish, or even hostile, to permitting other Asians to live here.
日本与东亚国家的贸易和投资关系大力推进,速度超过与世界其他地区。但是对于允许其他亚洲人在此间(日本)居留问题则持保留甚至,敌对态度。
standout
n. 杰出的人(不随大流者)
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standpoint(pl.: standpoints)
n. 立场,观点
Has the matter been viewed from the taxpayers' standpoint?
这个问题是否从纳税人的立场上考虑过?

As one point of view; from one standpoint.
从一点来说;从一个观点出发
standstill
n. 停顿
Smog used to bring London traffic to a standstill.
过去伦敦的交通常因烟雾而受阻.

Agriculture and industry are at a standstill. Food is scarce and to crown it all, there is no central government in being.
工农业生产停滞不前,粮食匮乏,更为糟糕的是,中央政府已完全不复存在。
Stanford
(美国)斯坦福大学
He visited a lot of colleges, and finally picked on Stanford.
他访问了许多大学,终于选中了斯坦福大学。

My first was a science and math teacher in high school, my second, a professor of creative. writing at Stanford, and my third was my friend and partner, Ed Ricketts.
头一位是中学里教理化和数学的老师,第二位是斯坦福大学里教写作的教授,第三位就是我的朋友、合作者——埃德·雷克茨。
stanza(pl.: stanzas)
n. 节
He's reading the second stanza.
他正在读诗的第二节。

The rhythmic pattern of a stanza, determined by the kind and number of lines.
韵律一个诗节的韵律格式,由诗节中诗行的类型和数量而定
staple
n. 主要产物,主要要素,原料

a. 主要的,重要的

v. 分类,选择
He stapled the paper together.
他把文件钉在一起。

Don't forget staples like sugar and salt when you go to the shops.
你去商店时,不要忘记买盐和糖之类的必备食品。
stapler
n. 钉书机
Have you get a stapler?
你有订书机吗?

He wants a stapler, but she have not get one.
他想要一个订书机,但她没有。
star(pt.: starred, pp.: starred, prp.: starring, pl.: stars)
n. 星,明星

v. 以星状物装饰,变成演员
In his last film he starred as a cowboy.
他在最近的一部影片中主演一位牛仔。

We can see the stars at night.
夜晚我们可以看见星群。
star fruit
n. 杨桃
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starboard(pt.: starboarded, pp.: starboarded, prp.: starboarding)
n. (船、飞机的)右舷
The ship gave a lurch to starboard.
船突然向右侧倾斜.

Sighted land off the starboard beam.
转向右舷方向便望见了陆地
starch(pt.: starched, pp.: starched, prp.: starching, pl.: starches)
n. 淀粉

vt. 给...上浆
You eat too much starch.
你吃的含淀粉的食物太多了。

Sugar and starch are broken down in the stomach.
糖和淀粉在胃里被分解.
starchy
a. 含淀粉的,刻板的
The starchy root of any of these plants, used in the tropics as food.
山药,甘薯这些植物的含淀粉根,在热带用作食物

He eat too much starchy food.
他贪吃含淀粉多的食物。
star-crossed
a. 时运不济的
暂无例句
stardust
n. 星团(幻觉)
Get the stardust out of your eyes and face reality.
抛弃天真的想法而面对现实。
stare(pt.: stared, pp.: stared, prp.: staring, pl.: stares)
盯,凝视
She gave him a long cool stare.
她冷冷地久久凝视他。

They all stared with astonishment.
他们全都惊讶地瞪着眼。
starfish(pl.: starfishes)
. 海星
暂无例句
stargazer
n. 看星星的人,占星师,天文学家
暂无例句
stark
a. 变硬了的,完全的

ad. 实在,简直,全然
The landscape was grey and stark.
景色灰暗荒凉。

The film vividly shows the stark realities of life for the poor and hungry.
这部影片生动地揭示了贫穷和饥饿的人们赤裸裸的生活现实。
starlight
n. 星光
Starlight Productions present the Chinese Children's Choir in concert.
星光剧团主办中国儿童合唱团演出音乐会.
starring
n. 纯锑表面呈星状花纹
A starring actor or actress given equal status with another or others in a play or film.
合演明星在一出戏剧或电影中与其他某一个人或某些人具有相同地位的明星男演员或女演员

A person having a leading or starring role.
主要演员,主角担任领导或主要角色的人
starry
a. 星光照耀的,闪亮的
I met him on a starry winter evening.
我是在一个满天星斗的冬夜遇到他的。

Let my thoughts come to you, when I am gone, like the after glow of sunset at the margin of starry silence.
当我去时,让我的思想到你那里来,如那夕阳的余光,映在沉默的星天的边上。
start(pt.: started, pp.: started, prp.: starting, pl.: starts)
n. 起点

v. 开始,起身,出发
We must make a new start.
我们必须重新开始。

We are just about to start.
我们正要出发。
starter
n. 起动机(发射架,发起者,调度员)
What would you like as a starter?
您第一道菜想来点什麽?

Of the five starters in the race only three finished.
起跑时有五 个, 只有三个跑完全程.
starters
n. 开胃菜
Of the five starters in the race only three finished.
起跑时有五 个, 只有三个跑完全程.

What would you like as a starter?
您第一道菜想来点什麽?
starting
n. 出发,开始
I have to buy some kitchen utensils before starting cooking.
开始做饭前,我还得去买些厨房用具。

Who is to blame for starting the fire?
这场火灾应该追究谁的责任?
starting line
起跑/终点线
The runners got into position on the starting line.
赛跑运动员已进入起跑线上的位置。

Runners bunching up at the starting line.
起跑线上聚在一起的赛跑者
startle(pt.: startled, pp.: startled, prp.: startling)
n. 惊愕,惊恐

v. 吃惊,使...惊愕
He gave me a startle.
他吓了我一跳。

He was startled by the news.
这消息使他大吃一惊。
startled
v. 震惊

vbl. 震惊
He was startled by the news.
这消息使他大吃一惊。

You startled me I didn't hear you come in.
你吓了我一跳--我没听见你进来.
startling
a. 令人吃惊的
That is a startling disclosure of police brutality.
那是一个揭发警察暴行的惊人消息。

He describes the scene with startling reality.
他对那景象的描述逼真得令人惊讶。
starts
n. 开始
After several false starts, she became a successful journalist.
她开始时遇到几次挫折,後来才成为能干的记者

The film starts at 7.30 and lasts two hours.
影片7点30分开演, 演两个小时.
start-up
启动
暂无例句
starvation
n. 饿死,饥饿
The poor old man died of starvation.
那个可怜的老人被饿死了。

The Smiths brushed up against starvation because Mr. Smith couldn't find a job.
史密斯先生找不到工作,因此他们一家面临饥饿。
starve(pt.: starved, pp.: starved, prp.: starving)
v. 使饿死,饿得要死
They tried to starve him into submission.
他们试图用饥饿来使他就范。

The plant was starved of light and died.
这株植物因为极度缺乏光照而死了。
starved
a. (=starving)饥饿的
The plant was starved of light and died.
这株植物因为极度缺乏光照而死了。

I'm starved for money.
我的钱不够用。
starving
a. 饥饿的
The politician found the piteous cries of the starving children unbearable.
这个政治家发现饥饿的孩子们可怜的哭声让人不忍心听下去。

We saw the pathetic sight of starving children.
我们看到挨饿的儿童悲惨可怜的样子。
stash(pt.: stashed, pp.: stashed, prp.: stashing)
v. 藏起来,隐藏起来,结束
He's got his life savings stashed (away) in an old suitcase.
他把一辈子的积蓄保藏在一口旧箱子里.
state(pt.: stated, pp.: stated, prp.: stating, pl.: states)
n. 州,国,情形

a. 国家的,正式的

v. 说,陈述,声明,规定
State your name and address.
请说出你的姓名和地址。

His general state of health is fairly satisfactory.
他总的健康状况相当令人满意。
statecraft
n. 治国本领
暂无例句
stated
a. 决定了的,一定的,定期的

v. 陈述,说明

vbl. 陈述,说明
Lydia briefly stated the business in hand, namely to choose a secretary and treasurer for the committee.
莉迪亚简单地陈述了马上要做的事,即为委员会选出一个秘书和财务管理人。

Please state your name, age and occupation.
请说明姓名、年龄和职业。
stately
a. 庄严的,堂皇的
There are many strong and stately towers in Beijing.
北京有很多坚固而雄伟的城楼。

The organ rolled out a stately melody.
风琴奏出庄严的乐曲。
statement(pl.: statements)
n. 声明,陈述
Clearness of statement is more important than beauty of language.
叙述清楚比语言优美更重要。

This statement was important insomuch as it revealed the extent of their knowledge.
这一陈述显示了他们了解的情况之多,因而十分重要。
statesman(pl.: statesmen)
n. 政治家,国务活动家
The statesman is respected by people.
这位政治家为人们所敬重。

He is the elder statesman par excellence.
他是最优秀的年长的国务活动家.
statewide
a. 全州范围的
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static
n. 静电,静电干扰

a. 静态的,静电的
Her hair was full of static.
她的头发上静电很强.

There was too much static to hear their message clearly.
天电干扰太大, 听不清他们的电讯.
static electricity
n. 静位觉
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statical
a. 静态的,静力的
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station(pt.: stationed, pp.: stationed, prp.: stationing, pl.: stations)
n. 车站,站,位置

v. 安置,配置
Can you tell me the way to the railway station?
你能告诉我往火车站的路怎么走吗?

Guards were stationed around the prison.
卫兵派驻在监狱四周。
station wagon
n. 旅行车
Neither the truck nor the station wagon will be there.
卡车和旅行汽车都不会停在那儿。
stationary(pl.: stationaries)
a. 不动的(稳定的)

n. 固定物(驻军)
A stationary target is easiest to aim at.
静止的目标是最容易瞄准的。

The dead center, being a stationary bearing point, must be lubricated.
由于是固定的支承点,死顶尖必须润滑。
stationery
n. 文具
My stationery cupboard is full of paper.
我的文具柜塞满了纸。

That shop does not stock stationery.
那家商店不卖文具。
statistic
n. 统计数值

a. 统计的,统计学的
These are some indigestible statistics.
这是些很难理解的统计资料。

Have you any statistics that would enforce your argument?
你有任何统计资料可以加强你的论点吗?
statistical
a. 统计的,统计学的
They showed some statistical evidence to support their argument.
他们出示了一些统计数字来支持他们的论点。

The set of individuals, items, or data from which a statistical sample is taken.
总体,母体从其中抽出统计样品,例如一组个体、物品或数据
statistically
ad. 统计地(统计上地,统计学地)
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statistician(pl.: statisticians)
n. 统计学家,统计员
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statistics
n. 统计,统计数字,统计学
I happen to have the official statistics with me.
我碰巧身边有官方的统计数字。

The official prefixed an explanatory note to the list of statistics.
那官员在统计表前加了一段说明文字.
statuary(pl.: statuaries)
n. 雕像,雕塑艺术
There will be a display of bronze statuary in this museum next week.
下星期这个博物馆将举办一个青铜雕塑作品展览。

He have returned from italy a greater bear than ever; He bore on architecture, painting, statuary, and music.
他从意大利回来之后,变得比以前更加惹人厌烦了;他竟钻研其建筑、绘画、雕塑、甚至音乐来了。
statue(pl.: statues)
n. 塑像,雕像
The statue is made of bronze.
这座雕像是青铜铸成。

The statue is a lasting reminder of Churchill's greatness.
这尊塑像使人永远缅怀邱吉尔的伟大功绩.
statuette
n. 小雕像
A china statuette of a shepherdess stood on the table.
桌上有一个牧羊女的小瓷像.

A statuette awarded annually for outstanding achievement in radio and television advertising.
克利俄女神奖每年授予在广播及电视广告中作出突出成绩的人的小雕像
stature
n. 身材,身高
A man short in stature.
侏儒身材矮的人

Stature, especially of the human body.
身高身长,尤指人类身体
status(pl.: statuses)
n. 地位,身份,情形,状况
The degree or status of a doctor as conferred by a university.
博士学位大学授予的博士学位或身份

You don't really care a fig about status.
你对地位真是一点儿也不在乎。
status quo
现状
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statute(pl.: statutes)
n. 法令,法规
We must obey the statutes in this country.
我们必须遵守这个国家的法规。

A heading that names a document, statute, or proceeding.
名称命名一份文件、法令或诉讼程序的名字
statutory
a. 法令的,法定的,触犯法令的
The constitutional or statutory right to vote.
选举权宪法或法律规定的选举权

A decision of the local authority pursuant to the power and duties impose upon it by the statutory code.
地方政府根据成文法(典)所给予的权力和义务所作出的决定。
staunch(pt.: staunched, pp.: staunched, prp.: staunching)
v. 止住,止血

a. 坚固的,坚强的,忠实
They are staunch soldiers.
他们是忠诚的战士。

I helped her staunch cut.
我帮助她止住了伤口的血。
stave(pt.: staved, pp.: staved, prp.: staving, pl.: staves)
n. 桶材,窄板

v. 敲破
He made a barrel with staves by himself.
他自己用桶板做了一只桶。

The lost explorers ate birds' eggs to stave off starvation.
为了避免饿死,那些迷路的勘探人员吃鸟蛋充饥。
stay(pt.: stayed, pp.: stayed, prp.: staying, pl.: stays)
n. 停留,停止,依靠

v. 停留,留宿,制止
The temperature has stayed hot this week.
本周气温一直都很热。

I stayed late at the party last night.
昨晚我在晚会上呆到很晚。
stead
n. 代替,用处
His anorak has stood him in good stead this winter.
他这件带兜帽的夹克在今年冬天对他很有用。

His knowledge of the subject stood him in good stead.
他的这门学科的知识对他很有好处。
steadfast
a. 坚定的,踏实的
Steadfast in allegiance to one's homeland, government, or sovereign.
忠心的对自己的祖国,政府或主权无限忠诚的

Steadfast in purpose, loyalty, or affection; faithful.
坚定在目的、忠诚或感情上坚定不移的;忠诚的
steadfastly
ad. 固定地(坚定地,不变地,不动摇地)
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steadfastness
n. 固定不变,坚定
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steadily
ad. 稳定地,稳固地
His health is getting steadily worse.
他的健康正逐渐恶化。

The number of people going to the cinema seems to dwindle steadily.
看电影的人数似乎在逐渐下降。
steady(pt.: steadied, pp.: steadied, prp.: steadying, pl.: steadies)
a. 稳定的,稳固的

ad. 平稳地,稳固地

v. (使)稳固, (使)稳定
The hunter steadied his rifle and fired.
猎人端稳了猎枪,然后开了火。

The old man is not steady on his legs.
这位老人站不稳。
steady state
稳态
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steak(pl.: steaks)
n. 牛排
How do you want your steak?
你的牛排要几分熟?

The steak pie is off today.
今日牛肉饼停止供应.
steal(pt.: stole, pp.: stolen, prp.: stealing, pl.: steals)
v. 偷
He stole out of the house without anyone seeing him.
他悄悄地溜出了房子,没有人看见他。

He was sent into prison for stealing.
他由于偷窃被送入监狱。
stealth
n. 秘密行动,秘密,鬼祟
Tracking wild animals requires great stealth.
跟踪野生动物必须悄然无声。

The burglars had entered the house by stealth.
窃贼偷偷进入那所房子。
stealthily
ad. 暗地里,悄悄地
In secret; stealthily.
秘密地;偷偷地
stealthy
a. 隐密的
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steam(pt.: steamed, pp.: steamed, prp.: steaming)
n. 蒸气,精力

a. 蒸气的

v. 蒸发
The engines are driven by steam.
这些发动机是由蒸汽驱动的。

The ship steamed into the harbor.
船驶入了港湾。
steam engine
n. 蒸汽机
It is said that James Watt's observation of steam issuing from a kettle gave birth to the idea of the steam engine.
据说,詹姆斯·瓦特对水壶蒸气的观察使他产生了发明蒸汽机的想法。

In1768 the first steam engine appeared.
在1768年出现了第一部蒸汽机。
steamboat(pl.: steamboats)
n. 轮船,汽艇
They traveled on the steamboat along the coast.
他们坐着小汽船沿着海岸旅行。

Some passengers are sitting on the deck of the large steamboat chatting.
有些旅客正坐在这只大轮船的甲板上聊天。
steamed
a. 蒸熟的
He steamed the stamp off the envelope.
他用蒸汽把信封上的邮票揭下来。

The ship steamed into the harbor.
船驶入了港湾。
steamer(pl.: steamers)
n. 汽船,轮船
The steamers for Shanghai leave on Wednesday.
开往上海的轮船星期三启程。

We'll ship the goods at an early time as long as there is a steamer.
只要有船,我们就尽早装货。
steamship(pl.: steamships)
n. 汽船,轮船
Some passengers are sitting on the deck of the large steamboat chatting.
有些旅客正坐在这只大轮船的甲板上聊天。

A steamship with the bow and upper deck rounded so as to shed water.
鲸背甲板船一种蒸汽船,带有圆形的船头和上甲板以遮蔽雨水
steel(pt.: steeled, pp.: steeled, prp.: steeling, pl.: steels)
n. 钢,钢制品

a. 钢的

v. 使...坚如钢
This cup is made of stainless steel.
这只杯子是不锈钢做的。

He steeled himself to tell her about her father's death.
他硬起心肠把她父亲的死讯告诉了她。
steep
a. 险峻的,陡峭的

v. 浸泡,浸透

vt. 浸,泡
She steeped the stained cloth in bleach overnight.
她把有污迹的衣服在洗衣粉里浸了一夜。

This hill is too steep to ride up on a bicycle.
这山太陡了,骑自行车可上不去。
steepen(pt.: steepened, pp.: steepened, prp.: steepening)
v. 使...陡峭,变陡峻
The path steepens as you climb the hillside.
沿著山坡往上爬时, 那条小径越来越陡.
steeple(pl.: steeples)
n. 尖塔
Orthodox Christian churches often have elaborate steeples.
传统的基督教堂都有精致的尖塔。

Now they are ready for the steeple chase.
现在他们已准备好进行障碍赛跑。
steer
v. 引导,驾驶,航行
He steered the car skillfully through the narrow streets.
他熟练地驾驶着汽车穿过狭窄的街道。

The drift of a ship or an aircraft to leeward of the course being steered.
偏航,漂移船只或航空器航行过程中向背风面而作的漂移
steering
n. (汽车或船等的)转向装置
Turn the wheel to the right to correct the steering.
把方向盘往右边转转, 好修正驾驶上的偏差.

They found her slumped over the steering wheel.
他们发现她倒伏在方向盘上.
steering wheel
n. 舵轮(转向盘,驾驶盘,驾驶轮,操向轮)
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stein(pl.: steins)
n. 啤酒杯
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stele
n. 刻有碑文的石柱,石碑,匾额
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stellar
a. 星(状的)
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stem
n. 茎,干,船首

v. 堵住,阻止,起源于
Our ship stemmed on against the current.
我们的船逆流而上。

She bought some roses with long stems.
她买了一些枝干很长的玫瑰花。
stench
n. 臭气,恶臭
From a steaming stench below, the banks were coated with a slimy mould that stuck to them like glue, disgusting to behold and worse to smell
堤岸上铺着一层从下面来的臭气所凝结成的霉东西,使得眼睛和鼻子都感到憎恶。

Held my nose against the stench.
掩住鼻子使不闻恶臭
stencil(pt.: stenciled, pp.: stenciled, prp.: stenciling, pl.: stencils)
n. 模版(文字,蜡纸)

vt 用模版印刷
Do you know how to cut a stencil?
你会刻蜡版[打蜡纸]吗?

A fine powder, such as pulverized charcoal, dusted over a stencil to transfer a design to an underlying surface.
印花粉撒于镂花模板上以便在其表面上印出图案的细粉末,如磨碎的木炭粉
stenographer(pl.: stenographers)
n. 速记员
She was elected a stenographer of that meeting.
她被选为那次会议的速记员。
stenography
n. 速记,速记法

v. 速记
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stentorian
a. 声音大的
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step(pt.: stepped, pp.: stepped, prp.: stepping, pl.: steps)
n. 步骤,步,踏级

v. 踏,以步测量
She stepped on a loose stone and twisted her ankle.
她踩到一块松动的石头上,扭伤了脚踝。

We should take steps to prevent war.
我们应当采取措施制止战争。
step-
表示“后,继”之义
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stepchild(pl.: stepchildren)
n. 前夫所生子女
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stepfather(pl.: stepfathers)
n. 继父
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Stephen
n. 斯蒂芬(男子名)
We've developed the project from an original idea by Stephen.
我们根据斯蒂芬的设想制定了这个计划.

Stephen acknowledged Henry as (ie recognized his claim to be) his heir.
斯蒂芬接受亨利为他的继承人.
stepladder
n. 四脚梯
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stepmother(pl.: stepmothers)
n. 继母,后母
His stepmother is kind to her.
他的继母对她很和善。

The judge said that nothing could mitigate the cruelty with which the stepmother had treated the girl.
法官说没有任何理由可以把那个继母残忍虐待女孩的罪责减轻。
stepparent(pl.: stepparents)
n. 继父(母)
暂无例句
stepped-up
a. 加速的, 加强的
暂无例句
stepsister(pl.: stepsisters)
n. 同父异母(或同母异父)的姐姐或妹妹
暂无例句
step-up
a. 把电压升高的, 递升的
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stereo(pl.: stereos)
a. 立体声的

n. 立体声
I have many stereo cassettes.
我有很多立体声盒式磁带。

Where's your stereo?
你的立体声音响在哪儿?
stereophonic
立体声的
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stereotype(pt.: stereotyped, pp.: stereotyped, prp.: stereotyping)
n. 铅版,陈腔滥调,老套

v. 使用铅版,套用老套
He doesn't conform to the usual stereotype of the city businessman with a dark suit and rolled umbrella.
他不像典型的城市商人那样, 穿一身深色的套服、 带一把收好的雨伞.
stereotyped
v. 定型(浇铅版,对...产生成见)

a. 用铅版印的(老一套的)
She has a stereotyped view of teachers, believing that they are all as bad as hers were.
她对于教师有种一成不变的观念,认为他们都与她以前那些教师一样差。
sterile
a. 不毛的,不孕的,无菌的
Medical tests showed that he was sterile.
医学检查表明他没有生育能力。

The high risk of infection put a premium on the use of sterile needle.
由於受感染的风险很大,无菌注射针的使用受到了重视。
sterilization
n. 消毒,灭菌
A strong, pressurized, steam-heated vessel, as for laboratory experiments, sterilization, or cooking.
高压灭菌器,高压锅一种用于实验室实验、灭菌或烧煮的高压加热蒸气作用的容器
sterilize(pt.: sterilized, pp.: sterilized, prp.: sterilizing)
v. 使成不毛,断种,杀菌
The doctor performs operations with sterilized surgical instruments.
医生用消过毒的外科手术器械做手术。

After her fourth child she decided to have herself sterilized.
她生了第四个孩子后决定做绝育手术。
sterling
a. 英币的(纯粹的,货真价实的)

n. 英国货币(英镑)
You can pay in sterling.
你可以支付英镑。

They have some sterling silver cutlery.
他们有一些标准纯银餐具。
stern
n. 尾部,船尾

a. 严厉的,坚决的,可怖的
She seated herself in the stern.
她坐进了船尾。

Stern as he is, he is full of sympathy.
虽然他严格,却富有同情心。
sternly
ad. 严格地,严肃地,严厉地
He has very sternly admonished student.
他十分严厉地训诫了学生。
steroid
n. 类固醇,拟脂醇
He's being treated with steroids for leukaemia.
他因患白血病正在接受类固醇治疗.
stertorous
a. 打鼾的
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stethoscope
n. 听诊器
I take it you know what a stethoscope is.
我想你知道听诊器是个什么东西。

The stethoscope is a medical instrument.
听诊器是一种医疗器械。
Steve
史蒂夫(男名)
Steve got off with Tracey/Steve and Tracey got off (together) at Denise's party.
史蒂夫和特蕾西在丹尼斯的聚会中搞上了.

Steve and Jack gave a talk about their trek across the Polar ice cap. It was very interesting but it made my hair stand on end just to hear about the dangers they faced.
史蒂夫和杰克讲述了他们在极地冰盖的一段艰苦跋涉,故事津津有味,只是听到他们遇到种种险情时,我吓得很。
stevedore(pt.: stevedored, pp.: stevedored, prp.: stevedoring)
n. 装卸工人,码头工人,脚夫

v. 装载货物
Shipment cannot execute within period owing stevedore shortage
因装卸工人不足,故无法在限定期间内完成装船。
stew
n. 炖汤,焖,烦恼

v. 炖汤,焖,忧虑
There is no need to get into a stew; everything will be all right.
没有必要烦恼,一切都会好起来的。

Do you like stewed beef?
你喜欢吃炖牛肉吗?
steward(pt.: stewarded, pp.: stewarded, prp.: stewarding, pl.: stewards)
n. 乘务员
His neighbor is a chief steward.
他的邻居是一个乘务员领班。

The stewards will inspect the course to see if racing is possible.
那些干事将检视赛马场看是否适宜比赛。
stewardess
n. 空中小姐,女管理人,女管家
An air stewardess came and asked him if he would like some drink.
一位空中小姐走过来,问他是否想要些饮料。

The stewardess will get you some water from the galley.
空中小姐会从厨房给你拿些水来。
stick(pt.: stuck, pp.: stuck, prp.: sticking)
n. 枝,杆,手杖

v. 插于,刺入,竖起

v. 钉住,粘贴,坚持
The old man could not walk without a stick.
这老人没有手杖就走不了路。

Someone has sticked a label on the crate.
有人在板条箱上贴了标签。
sticker
n. 尖刀(粘着剂,背面有粘胶的标签,张贴物,滞销物,难题)
A paper sticker.
纸制粘贴物

A decorative sticker.
贴花纸一种装饰用的胶粘物
sticking
a. 粘的

n. 粘,贴,粘胶
Before sorting stamps, any paper sticking to the backs must be removed.
在把邮票分类之前,任何粘在后面的别的纸都得去掉。

Sticking to but not fused with a part or an organ of the same kind.
附着的与同类的部分或组织粘着但不融合的
stick-in-the-mud
n. 守旧者;顽固者
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stickler
n. 坚持细节之人
She's a stickler for the truth.
她是个坚持实事求是的人。

My teacher is a stickler for the truth.
我们的老师是一个坚持真理的人。
stickpin
n. 领带夹
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sticky
a. 粘的,粘性的
There's some sort of sticky fluid on the kitchen floor.
厨房的地上有一种发黏的液体.

I am uncomfortable because my body is sticky.
我身上粘粘的,很不舒服。
stiff(pl.: stiffs)
a. 坚硬的,严厉的,呆板的

ad. 僵硬地,彻底地
Shoes are often stiff when they are new.
新鞋刚穿起来常常都是硬邦邦的。

That was a shock I need a stiff drink!
这可真吓人--我得喝点烈酒了。
stiffen(pt.: stiffened, pp.: stiffened, prp.: stiffening)
v. 使...坚硬,变为浓粘,变为猛烈
He stiffened at the insult.
他听到这些侮辱的话,态度强硬起来。

The promise of a reward might stiffen their resolve.
答应给他们奖励可以坚定他们的决心。
stiffly
ad. 顽固地,硬
"Please call me Virginia." Virginia said for the tenth time. Mrs. Allen bowed stiffly and continued to call her Miss Martin.
"请叫我弗吉尼亚。"弗吉尼亚已经说过10遍了。可是艾伦太太很不自然地点点头,仍然称她马丁小姐。
stiffness
n. 僵硬
As I got about, the stiffness in my left leg gradually worked off.
我走动走动,左腿渐渐地不再僵直了。
stifle
v. 使不能呼吸,窒息,抑制
Our ideas were stifled.
我们的意见被压了下来。

The gas stifled them.
他们被煤气熏得透不过气来。
stifling
a. 令人窒息的
We were stifling in that hot room with all the windows closed.
我们在那间关著窗户的热屋子里, 简直透不过气来.

The atmosphere in the crowded hall became so stifling that two of the women passed out.
拥挤不堪的大厅里闷得令人窒息,两个妇女晕了过去。
stigma(pl.: stigmata)
n. 耻辱,污名

n. 柱头
There is less stigma attached to illegitimacy now than there used to be.
私生子女已经不象过去那样见不得人了。

There should be no stigma attached to being poor.
贫穷不应该与耻辱扯上任何关系。
stigmatize(pt.: stigmatized, pp.: stigmatized, prp.: stigmatizing)
v. 非难,使蒙上污名
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stile
n. 横蹬,横路栅栏
I think they should make some stiles for people to cross the wall.
我认为他们应该建些梯磴好让人们跨过墙去。

A poor man came to the door and asked for money for a cup of tea yesterday. My mother, always happy to help a lame dog over a stile, invited him in for a meal.
昨天,有位穷人来到我家门口想讨点钱去喝杯茶,我母亲总是乐于助人于危难之中,请他进屋吃了一顿饭。
stiletto(pl.: stilettoes)
n. 小剑,匕首,高跟鞋
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still
a. 静止的,不动的,静寂的

ad. 仍然,更,静止地

conj. 然而,但是
The food stilled the baby's cries.
食物使婴儿停止了哭泣。

The room was still at the end of the speech.
演讲结束的时候,房间里寂静无声。
still life
n. 静物
I prefer landscape to still life.
我喜欢风景画,不喜欢静物画。

Drew a map of the area; drawing landscapes and still lifes.
绘制该地区的地图;描绘风景与静物
Still waters run deep
静水流深
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stillness
n. 静止,沉静
The stillness was rent by thunderous applause.
雷鸣般的掌声打破了寂静。
stilt(pl.: stilts)
n. 高跷,支柱,脚柱
He walked along on stilts.
他踩着高跷走过去。

They built a house on stilts.
他们建了一栋用桩子支撑的房子。
stilted
a. 踩高跷的, 虚饰的
He walked along on stilts.
他踩着高跷走过去。

They built a house on stilts.
他们建了一栋用桩子支撑的房子。
stimulant(pl.: stimulants)
a. 兴奋性的,激励的,鼓舞的

n. 兴奋剂,酒精性饮料
It is hoped that the tax cuts will act as a stimulant to further economic growth.
希望降低税率这一措施能刺激经济进一步增长。

Coffee and tea are mild stimulants.
咖啡和茶都是温和的兴奋剂。
stimulate(pt.: stimulated, pp.: stimulated, prp.: stimulating)
vt. 刺激,激励,鼓舞
I hoped my warning would stimulate her to greater efforts.
我希望我的告诫会促使她作出更大的努力。

Light stimulates plant growth.
光会刺激植物生长。
stimulated
a. 刺激的
The exhibition stimulated interest in the artist's work.
这次展览引起人们对这位艺术家的作品的兴趣.

She was stimulated into new efforts.
她受到鼓励,重新作出努力。
stimulating
a. 刺激的,有刺激性的
He looks sharp. Working with him shall be stimulating.
他看起来精明。和他一起工作应该够刺激的。

They use television advertising as a device for stimulating demand.
他们利用电视广告作为刺激需求的方法。
stimulation
n. 刺激,激励,鼓舞
Stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity.
鼓舞使人的心灵或情感受到刺激而达到更高层次情感和行动的东西

The joy and moral stimulation of work no longer must be forgotten in the mad chase of evanescent profits.
务必不能再忘记劳动带来的喜悦和激励,而去疯狂地追逐那转瞬即逝的利润。
stimuli
n. 刺激(刺激物,刺激源,激励,激源,促进因素,色质)
The capacity to respond to stimuli.
反应力对刺激的反应能力

Less than the normal ability to respond to stimuli.
敏感减轻对刺激反应能力低于正常水平
stimulus(pl.: stimuli)
n. 刺激,激励,刺激品
The nutrient in the soil acts as a stimulus to growth.
土壤中的养分能促进植物生长。

Her words of praise were a stimulus for people to work harder.
她赞扬的话鼓舞人们工作更努力。
sting(pt.: stung, pp.: stung, prp.: stinging, pl.: stings)
n. 刺,讽刺

v. 刺,长著刺,使苦恼
His flattery carries a sting.
他的奉承话中带刺。

Her ingratitude stung him.
她的忘恩负义使他痛心。
stinging cell
带刺的细胞
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stingy
a. 吝啬的,小气的
The quality or state of being selfish or stingy.
自私,吝啬自私或吝啬的品质或状况

A stingy person; a miser.
吝啬吝啬小气的人;守财奴
stink(pt.: stank, pp.: stunk, prp.: stinking, pl.: stinks)
n. 臭味,臭气

v. 发臭味,使...发臭

坏透,招人讨厌
There is a stink of cats in the room.
屋子里有猫的臭味。

This whole affair really stinks.
整件事情都让人讨厌。
stinky
a. 恶臭的
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stint
v. 节省,限制,停止

n. 舍不得化,节约,限制

n. 连续不断的一段时间从事某件事
She stinted herself of food in order to let the children have enough.
她自己省着吃,好让孩子们吃饱。

Don't stint on the cream!
不要舍不得放奶油!
stipend
n. 薪水(薪金,定期生活津贴)
Hopes to be awarded a stipend for further research.
希望能被给予进一步研究的费用。
stipple(pt.: stippled, pp.: stippled, prp.: stippling)
v. 点画,点描
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stipulate
v. 规定,明定
The company fails to pay on the date stipulate in the contract.
该公司没有按合同中规定的日期付款。

The Constitution stipulate that women shall have equal rights with men in voting and being elected.
宪法规定妇女和男子一样,有同等的选举权和被选举权。
stipulation
n. 约束,约定,契约
A stipulation or qualification, especially a clause in a document or an agreement.
条款一种规定或条件,尤其是指一个文件或协议中的条文

May I refer you to the contract stipulation about packing(or shipping..)?
请您看看合同中有关包装(装运)的规定。
stir
n. 搅动,惹起

v. 激起,惹起,搅和
The story stirred her sympathy.
这故事激起了她的同情心。

She stirred the sugar into her coffee.
她把糖搅和到咖啡里。
stirring
a. 活泼的,活耀的,忙碌的
Who's been stirring?
是谁搬弄是非?

He needs stirring up.
他需要鼓励.
stirrup(pl.: stirrups)
n. [机]镫形具,马蹬
She tried to put her foot into the stirrup.
她试图把脚放进马镫里。

The stirrup leathers rubbed raw patches on his legs.
马蹬皮带把他腿上的皮肤擦伤引起疼痛.
stitch(pt.: stitched, pp.: stitched, prp.: stitching, pl.: stitches)
n. 一针,疼痛,碎布条
The doctor put three stitches in my head.
医生在我头上缝了三针。

Will you stitch a button on this shirt?
请你在这件衬衫上钉一颗钮扣好吗?
stock(pt.: stocked, pp.: stocked, prp.: stocking, pl.: stocks)
n. 树干,血统,股份

a. 存货的,平凡的,股票的

v. 进货,采购
She is tired of her husband's stock jokes.
她听厌了她丈夫那些陈腐的笑话。

That shop does not stock stationery.
那家商店不卖文具。
stock certificate
股票
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stock company
股份公司
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stock exchange
股票交易所
The London Stock Exchange is in turmoil today.
今天伦敦证券市场一片混乱。

The New York stock exchange crashed in1929.
纽约股票交易所于一九二九年大崩溃。
stock market
n. 股票市场
She's made a killing on the stock market.
她在股票市场上大发了一笔财.

Panic on the stock market set off a wave of selling.
股票市场上人心惶惶, 掀起抛售浪潮.
stockade(pt.: stockaded, pp.: stockaded, prp.: stockading, pl.: stockades)
n. 栅栏,围栏
The lambs were kept in the stockade.
小羊羔被放在围栏里养着。

The sheep were surrounded by stockade.
羊被栅栏圈着。
stockbroker(pl.: stockbrokers)
n. 股票经纪人
He rang( up) his stockbroker.
他给他的股票经纪人打了个电话。

The stockbroker has placed the money in industrial stock.
证券经纪人已用那笔钱购入了工业股票。
stockholder(pl.: stockholders)
n. 股东
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Stockholm
n. 斯德哥尔摩
The ship sank 10 miles out of Stockholm.
船在离斯德哥尔摩10英里处沉没了.

It's an express train for Stockholm.
这是一趟开往斯德哥尔摩的快车。
stocking(pl.: stockings)
n. 长袜
The boy is one meter tall in his stocking feet.
这个小男孩不穿鞋的身高是一米。

An embroidered or woven decoration on the side of a stocking or sock.
绣花边花,袜子侧边的织花位于长袜或短袜一侧的刺绣或编织的装饰图案
stockjobber
n. 股票投机商,证券批发商
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stockpile(pt.: stockpiled, pp.: stockpiled, prp.: stockpiling, pl.: stockpiles)
n. 囤储物资

vt. 储备,储存
Get a hustle on to stockpile these essential material.
赶快把这些重要材料贮放起来。
stockroom
库房
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stocktaking
n. 存货盘点,盘货
The boss always gets in a lather during stocktaking time.
每当存货盘点时,老板总是心神不定。
stocky
a. 矮胖的,健壮结实的
A strong, stocky horse.
强壮、结实的马
stodge(pt.: stodged, pp.: stodged, prp.: stodging)
n. 乏味的食物,乏味的作品
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stodgy
a. 塞满的(平凡的,式样难看的)
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stoic
n. 斯多葛学派哲学家
A Stoic person responds to hardship with imperturbation.
坚忍克己之人经受苦难仍能泰然自若。

Every stoic is a stoic; but in christendom, where be the christian?
每一个斯多葛派的人都是“斯多葛”主义者;但在基督教世界,哪有基督教徒?
stoicism
n. 坚忍克己
She showed great stoicism during her husband's final illness.
她在丈夫患病临终期间表现出了坚强的毅力.

They reacted to the appalling weather with typical British stoicism.
他们忍受著恶劣天气的煎熬, 表现了英国人典型的坚忍不拔的精神.
stoke(pt.: stoked, pp.: stoked, prp.: stoking)
v. 添加燃料,司炉,激起

vt. 给(炉子)添燃料,烧(火)
You should stoke up now you may not get another meal today.
你现在得吃得饱饱的--你今天可能再没饭吃了.

The caretaker stokes up twice a day.
管理员每天往火里加两次煤.
stole
steal 的过去式

n. (女用)披肩

vt. steal过去式
She wore her sable stole.
她戴着带有貂皮的披肩

A coat, stole, or hat made of the fur of this animal.
用貂皮制成的大衣、披肩或帽子
stolen
steal 的过去分词
A 1000 reward has been offered for the return of the stolen painting.
悬赏1000英镑寻找失窃的画.

The police recovered the stolen jewellery.
警察找回了被盗的珠宝。
stolid
a. 迟钝的,神经麻木的
He conceals his feelings behind a rather stolid manner.
他装作无动於衷的样子以掩盖自己的感情.
stomach(pt.: stomached, pp.: stomached, prp.: stomaching, pl.: stomachs)
n. 胃

v. 忍受,容忍

vt. 承受,忍受
Don't swim on an empty stomach.
不要空腹时游泳。

I've no stomach for this trip.
我对这次旅行不感兴趣。
stomachache(pl.: stomachaches)
n. 胃痛

vi. 肚子痛
The medicine did his stomachache a power of good.
这种药对他的胃痛疗效显著。

Quota, quotas...I have had it up to here! I feel like I have got a stomachache.
定额,定额。。。。。我真是受够了!觉得胃都痛了。
stomp
v. 跺(脚),重踩,重踏
He looked funny stomping round the dance floor.
他在舞池里跺著舞步, 样子很可笑.
stone(pt.: stoned, pp.: stoned, prp.: stoning, pl.: stones)
a. 石制的

n. 石头

vt. 向...扔石头
The criminal was stoned to death.
罪犯被人们用石头砸死。

The stone just missed the boy.
那块石头差点儿砸到男孩。
Stone Age
n. 石器时代
Since then, organic materials ranging from Egyptian mummy hair to Stone Age sandals have been dated.
自那时起,从埃及的木乃伊头发到石器时代的檀香木等有机物质的年代都已被确定。
stoned
a. 有核的,除去核的,醉酒的
The criminal was stoned to death.
罪犯被人们用石头砸死。

The Inland Revenue have sent me a tax bill for more than a hundred pounds, but they can't get blood out of a stone because I just haven't got the money.
国内税务署寄给我一张100多英镑的税单,不过他们不可能从石头里榨出油来,因为我并没有那么多钱。
Stonehenge
n. 巨石阵
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stonemason
n. 石工,石匠
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stonewall(pt.: stonewalled, pp.: stonewalled, prp.: stonewalling)
v. 阻碍议事,妨碍
暂无例句
stonework(pl.: stoneworks)
n. 石制品
An ornamental device, as in stonework or weaving, consisting of stylized vine leaves and tendrils.
螺层一种含有很风格化的藤叶和卷须的装饰结构,如石制品或纺织品上

The stonework of the tower was crumbling, and the great clock had fallen into disrepair.
钟楼的石头框架摇摇欲坠,那座大钟也已年久失修。
stony
a. 石头的(石质的)
The old bus rattled along the stony road.
那辆旧公共汽车格登格登地沿碎石路行驶.

Two of the tyres punctured on the stony road.
有两个车胎在碎石路上扎破了.
stood
v. 站立,忍受

vbl. 站立,忍受
He stood with his hands on his hips.
他两手叉腰站立著.

They stood in silent homage round her grave.
他们站立在她的墓的周围向她默哀.
stool(pt.: stooled, pp.: stooled, prp.: stooling, pl.: stools)
n. 凳子, 搁脚凳

n. 厕所,解大便
He goes to stool twice a day.
他每天大便两次。

You can have the piano for 60, and I'll throw in the stool as well.
这架钢琴可以卖给你 60 英镑, 琴凳我奉送.
stoop(pt.: stooped, pp.: stooped, prp.: stooping)
n. 佝偻,屈服

v. 弯下,弯下上身,屈服
The old woman walked with a stoop.
老太太伛偻而行。

She stooped low to look under the bed.
她弯下腰看床底下。
stop(pt.: stopped, pp.: stopped, prp.: stopping, pl.: stops)
n. 停止,车站,滞留

v. 停止,停止,制止
They stopped to talk when they met on the street.
他们在街上相遇时,停下来聊了几句。

They would stop the rich from robbing the poor.
他们要制止富人掠夺穷人。
stop sign
停止后再行进的标记
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stoplight
n. 停止行进号志,红色尾灯
The house is about a mile past the first stoplight. They walked past the memorial in silence.
这座房子在第一个交通指示灯大约一英里以外的地方。他们静静地走过纪念碑
stopover
n. 中途停留
A round the world ticket allow several stopover.
环球飞机票可允许乘客在途经的几地方稍做逗留。

The ticket allow you two stopover between london and tokyo.
该票允许你在伦敦和东京之间作两次停留。
stoppage(pl.: stoppages)
n. 停止(停付)
The stoppage of bleeding or hemorrhage.
止血阻止流血或大出血

A choking or stoppage of the breath or voice.
哽噎呼吸或声音的哽塞或阻塞
stopper(pt.: stoppered, pp.: stoppered, prp.: stoppering, pl.: stoppers)
n. (瓶子等的)塞子,阻塞物,妨碍物
The stopper may blow out.
塞子会被冲出来。

An object, such as a cork or a wad of cloth, used to fill a hole tightly; a stopper.
塞子;栓子用来填紧洞孔的物体,如软木塞或一团布;塞子
stopping
停止,停下来
The court is not legally justified in stopping at the threshold of the case.
一开始就使案件停止不前,法院这样做是完全不合法的。

A usually high-speed ski turn used for changing the direction of descent or stopping, performed by shifting the weight forward and turning with the skis kept parallel.
作制动转弯在转变下滑方向或停止时的高速滑雪旋转,通过向前转移重量并平行地旋转滑雪板来完成
stopwatch
n. 记秒表,跑表

vt. 用秒表测定时间
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storage
n. 储存体,储藏,仓库
His furniture is in storage while he finds a new house.
他在找新房子时把家具存放在仓库里。

The management accept full responsibility for loss of goods in storage.
管理部门接受仓库中货物损失的全部责任。
store(pt.: stored, pp.: stored, prp.: storing, pl.: stores)
n. 商店,贮藏,仓库

v. 储存,贮藏,供给
There is a large store in the village.
村里有家大百货店。

He stored foods in his cupboard.
他把食品存放在碗橱里。
store-bought
a. 店里买的,现成的
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storehouse(pl.: storehouses)
n. 仓库,储藏所,宝藏
This book is a storehouse of useful information.
这本书里汇集了大量有用的资料。

Contraband goods were found in the storehouse of the hotel.
在旅馆的储藏室里发现了走私货。
storekeeper(pl.: storekeepers)
n. 零售商
The storekeeper is very kind.
那个零售店主非常和善。 

The gang forced all the storekeepers on the block to kick over$5 a week.
那伙流氓强迫在该街区开店的老板每周各捐出5美元来。
storeroom(pl.: storerooms)
n. 储藏室,库房
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storey(pl.: storeys)
n. 楼层
暂无例句
stork(pl.: storks)
n. [鸟]鹳
暂无例句
storm(pt.: stormed, pp.: stormed, prp.: storming, pl.: storms)
n. 暴风雨

v. 猛攻,捣毁,起风暴

vi. 起风暴,强攻

vt. 猛攻,捣毁
The clouds threatened a big storm.
乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。

He stormed about the house, breaking things.
他在房子里暴跳如雷,乱摔东西。
stormy
a. 暴风雨的,粗暴的
His speech was frequently interrupted by stormy applause.
他的演说不时被暴风雨般的掌声打断。

The scouts started off on their mission on a stormy night.
侦察兵们在一个雷雨之夜出发去执行任务。
story
n. 故事
That is a house of six stories.
那是一栋六层楼的房子。

This magazine published excellent stories.
这本杂志登载优秀的小说。
storybook
n. 故事书,小说
He is reading a storybook on the deities of ancient Greece.
他正在读一本关于古希腊诸神的故事书。

He wrote a storybook about ancient Romans.
他写了一本关于古罗马人的故事集。
storyteller
n. 讲故事者
A storyteller in western Africa who perpetuates the oral tradition and history of a village or family.
西非歌舞艺人在西非地区保持村落或家族口头传统和历史的讲故事者

The storyteller held the crowd spellbound. Televised sports can't hold my interest.
那个讲故事的人使观众听得入迷了。电视播放的体育比赛不能引起我的兴趣
stout
n. 烈啤酒

a. 强壮的,稳重的,肥胖的
She's growing rather stout.
她有点发胖。

Hope is a slender reed for a stout man to lean on.
希望是壮汉依靠的一根纤细的芦苇。
stouthearted
a. 刚毅的,大胆的
暂无例句
stoutly
ad. 牢固地,粗壮的
The Chief of Police stoutly denied the accusation.
警察局长坚决否认这个指控。
stove
n. 炉子,火炉窑;烘房;【主英】温室





stave的过去式和过去分词
He cooks his meal with a gas stove.
他用煤气炉做饭。

There's a saucepan boiling away on the stove.
炉子上锅里的水一直开著.
stow(pt.: stowed, pp.: stowed, prp.: stowing)
v. 收藏起来,装填,装满
The cabin was stowed with supplies for the trip.
舱里装满了航行用的必需品。

Have you seen the amount of foods those lads can stow away at one meal?
你可曾见过那些小伙子一餐的食量有多大?
stowage
n. 装载
暂无例句
stowaway
n. 偷渡者,匿身处
暂无例句
straddle(pt.: straddled, pp.: straddled, prp.: straddling)
n. 跨坐

v. 跨坐,把两腿叉开
An option to buy or sell a stock, including put, call, spread, and straddle.
优先购买权买卖股票的选择权,包括投资、交货、买卖差额和买空卖空

So as to straddle or bridge; astride.
跨着以便跨过或横过;横跨
strafe(pt.: strafed, pp.: strafed, prp.: strafing)
v. 斥责,轰击
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straggle(pt.: straggled, pp.: straggled, prp.: straggling)
vt. 分散(零零落落,落后)
Vines are straggling over the fences.
藤蔓在篱笆上爬着。 

A few young children are straggling along behind their parents.
几个孩子跟不上父母的步子,落在后面。
straight(pl.: straights)
a. 直的,正直的,坦率的

ad. 直接
He drew a straight line on the paper.
他在纸上画了一条直线。

Come straight away after school.
放学后直接回家。
straight face
n. 不显现表情的脸
He has such a strange voice that it's difficult to keep a straight face when he's talking.
他的声音很古怪, 说起话来很难让人不笑.

My father never dotes on any of us. What he gives us is always a straight face.
父亲谁也不宠爱。他给我们的总是一副严肃的面孔。
straight off
立即,马上
I told him straight off what I thought about the matter.
我立刻告诉了他我对此事的看法。
straighten(pt.: straightened, pp.: straightened, prp.: straightening)
v. 弄直,使正确,整顿
Straighten up your ideas!
要改进你的观念!

You should straighten up your room before going out.
出门前你应该把房间收拾整齐。
straightforward
a. 笔直的,率直的
Frank; straightforward; blunt.
坦率;直接的;毫不含糊的

His straightforward, modest manner took into camp everybody he knew.
他爽直而谦虚的态度使所有认识他的人都上了当。
straightforwardness
n. 坦白,率直
暂无例句
straightway
ad. 立刻
暂无例句
strain
n. 紧张,拉紧,血统

v. 劳累,拉紧,过份使用
Too heavy a load will strain the rope to its breaking point.
负载过重会把绳子拉紧到崩断的地步。

The author seems to strain after novelty.
作者似乎在力图标新立异。
strained
a. 紧张的,装作的,矫饰的
Struggling to achieve effect; strained and contrived.
紧张的;不自然的努力取得效果的;紧张的,不自然的

He strained every nerve to get the post, but was unsuccessful.
他竭尽全力想得到那份工作,但是没有成功。
strait(pl.: straits)
a. 困境的,窘境的

n. 海峡
The door is rather strait.
这门相当窄。

I hear you are in poor financial straits.
我听说你处于经济困难之中。
straits
n. 困难,窘境
I hear you are in poor financial straits.
我听说你处于经济困难之中。

The straits of Gibraltar are the gate of the Mediterranean.
直布罗陀海峡是通向地中海的必经之路。
strand
n. 绳索之一股

v. 搁浅,将...之股弄断
The Strand is one of London's busiest thoroughfares.
斯特兰德大街是伦敦最热闹的要道之一。

She twirled a strand of hair round her finger.
她把一绺头发卷绕在手指上.
stranded
a. 搁浅的,进退两难的
The stranded hulk of a severely damaged ship.
遇难船的残骸严重毁坏而搁浅的船体

A crab was left stranded on the beach when the tide ebbed.
退潮时,一只蟹被困留在沙滩上。
strange
a. 陌生的,奇怪的
He stood in a strange street.
他站在一条陌生的街道上。

It's strange for her to be so rude.
真奇怪,她竟然会如此粗暴无礼。
strangely
ad. 奇妙地,奇怪地,不可思议地
The whole evening seems strangely unreal.
整个晚上的事似乎如梦幻般令人惊奇。

On certain important details the report remains strangely silent.
这份报告在某些重要的细节问题上只字未提,莫名其妙。
stranger(pl.: strangers)
n. 陌生人
They taught the little boy not to talk to strangers.
他们教育小男孩不要和陌生人说话。

She is no stranger to misfortune.
她对不幸的经历并不陌生。
strangle(pt.: strangled, pp.: strangled, prp.: strangling)
v. 勒死,使窒息
The hooligan strangled her with a piece of string.
那流氓用一根绳子把她勒死了。

She strangled before she was taken to hospital.
她在被送往医院之前便窒息而死。
strangulation
n. 扼杀,勒死
暂无例句
strap(pt.: strapped, pp.: strapped, prp.: strapping, pl.: straps)
n. 绳,皮带

v. 用绳索捆扎
The slave was strapped to death.
这个奴隶被鞭打死。

The child was given the strap.
这个孩子被鞭打了一顿。
strata
n. 层(地层,岩歧,阶层,薄片)
暂无例句
stratagem(pl.: stratagems)
n. 战略,计谋
They have worked out the stratagem to attack the enemy.
他们已经想出了攻击敌人的策略。

The practice or use of tricks; deception by stratagem.
欺骗,哄骗用诡计进行欺诈;用计谋进行的欺骗
strategic
a. 战略的
We made a strategic withdrawal, so that we could build up our forces for a renewed attack.
我们作了一次战略性退却,以便我们能积蓄力量再次进攻。

A municipal borough of southeast England on the Strait of Dover opposite Calais, France. Site of a Roman lighthouse, it has been a strategic port since medieval times. The chalk cliffs rising above the city have caves and tunnels originally used by smugglers. Population, 33,700.
多佛尔与法国加莱市隔岸相对的英格兰东南部自治市,临多佛尔海峡。罗马灯塔遗址,自中世纪以来就是战略要地,该市白垩崖多岩洞和涵洞原为走私者所用。人口33,700/
strategist
n. 战略家,军事家,策士
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strategy(pl.: strategies)
n. 战略,策略
I think we should work out a strategy to deal with this situation.
我想我们应该制订出一项行动计划,用来对付这种情况。

The essence of all good strategy is simplicity.
一切优秀战略的精髓是简单。
stratification
成层法
暂无例句
stratify(pt.: stratified, pp.: stratified, prp.: stratifying)
v. 使成层,成层
暂无例句
stratospheric
a. 同温层的
暂无例句
stratum(pl.: stratums)
n. 地层,阶层
A problem that cuts across all strata of society
一个影响到一切社会阶层的问题。

A sharp ridge with steeply sloping sides, produced by erosion of the broken edges of highly tilted strata.
豚脊丘,陡峻的山脊由于对高斜层破碎山背的侵蚀而形成的陡峭的山背
straw(pl.: straws)
n. 稻草,麦杆,吸管
She was drinking juice through a straw.
她正在用吸管喝果汁。

The farmers compressed straw into blocks for burning.
农民们将干草压成块用来烧火。
strawberry(pl.: strawberries)
n. 草莓
They grew strawberries in their garden.
他们在园中种了草莓。

We have different pies, such as apple, cherry, and strawberry pies.
我们有不同的派,例如苹果、樱桃和草莓派。
stray(pt.: strayed, pp.: strayed, prp.: straying, pl.: strays)
n. 走失的家畜,浪子

a. 迷途的,偶然的

v. 迷路,彷徨
Our cat strayed from home.
我们的猫从家中走失了。

The stray cat was picked up by a kind girl.
走失的猫被一个善良的姑娘收留了。
streak(pt.: streaked, pp.: streaked, prp.: streaking, pl.: streaks)
n. 条理,斑纹,倾向

v. 加条纹,变成条纹
He disappeared round the corner like a streak of lightning.
他快如闪电般地从拐角处消失。

The cat streaked across the road with a dog behind it.
有只狗在后面,这只猫飞快地越过马路。
stream(pt.: streamed, pp.: streamed, prp.: streaming, pl.: streams)
n. 流,水流,人潮

v. 使流出,流动
Visitors to the exhibition came in an endless stream.
参观展览会的人络绎不绝。

They streamed out of the cinema.
他们涌出电影院。
streamer(pl.: streamers)
n. 燕尾旗,饰带,彩色纸带
There are many streamers in front of the restaurant.
饭店门前有许多长条旗。

A faint glow enveloping the high-field electrode in a corona discharge, often accompanied by streamers directed toward the low-field electrode.
电晕在电晕放电中在高压电极出现的一种微弱光辉,常伴随有朝向低压电极的电流
streaming
流的
People were streaming out of the station.
人们涌出了车站.

A spring that is the source or head of a stream.
源头,源泉一条溪流的源头或源泉
streamline(pt.: streamlined, pp.: streamlined, prp.: streamlining)
n. 流线,流线型

v. 使...成流线型,使...合理化
We must streamline our production procedures.
我们必须精简生产程序以提高效率.

He aim to streamline the office.
他的目标是提高办公室的工作效率。
streamlined
v. 使...流线化(层流,革新)

a. 流线型的(现代化的)
I had seen photographs of women that streamlined their shapes and made them look so alluring that you knew it was all a trick, that once the spell was broken, and they moved, you would see that they were just ordinary women.
我见过有些女人的照片。她们使自己的身体呈流线型,看上去如此迷人,明摆着是唬人的。这层魔障一旦被打破,她们一走起来,就能看出她们也不过是些寻常女子。

The streamlined shape of the car was one of its talking points.
这种汽车的值得称道的优点之一是它那流线型的外形。
street(pl.: streets)
n. 街道
They crossed the street and went into the shop.
他们穿过街道,进了商店。

I bought this loaf of bread in the chain store opposite the street.
我在街道对面的连锁商店里买了这只面包。
streetcar(pl.: streetcars)
n. 路面电车
A device at the front end of a locomotive or streetcar designed to push aside obstructions.
防护板火车机车或公共汽车前端用来推开障碍物的装置

The fare charged a passenger, as on a streetcar or bus.
如在市区电车或公车上找给顾客的零钱
streetlight
n. 路灯,街灯
暂无例句
strength
n. 力量,力气,长处,强度
I have hardly enough strength left to move my feet.
我连移动双脚的力气都几乎没有了。

Union is strength.
【谚】团结就是力量。
strengthen(pt.: strengthened, pp.: strengthened, prp.: strengthening)
v. 加强,变坚固
The wind strengthened during the night.
风在夜间刮得更猛了。

The soldiers strengthened their defenses.
士兵们加强了他们的防御工事。
strenuous
a. 奋发的,热心的,有奋斗之必要的
He made strenuous attempts to stop her.
他为阻止她作出了极大的努力。

Nothing Bush tries works. In fact, everything hurts. His strenuous September campaigning sliced five points off his approval rating, which is at37 percent and heading south.
布什的努力全然无益。事实上,反而有害。他九月份奋力竞选,民意测验赞许率降低5点,目前是百分之三十七,仍在下降。
strenuously
ad. 奋发地,使劲地
A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur, often strenuously defended with apparent logic and reason.
妄想狂,偏执狂一种通常用表面的逻辑和道理来设想的具烦扰或夸大妄想特征的精神错乱症

He's been dogged by failure in the past year; now he is working strenuously to pull out.
过去一年中他连续遭到失败;现在他在努力设法摆脱这种局面。
Streptomyces
n. 链霉菌属
暂无例句
streptomycin
n. 链霉素
暂无例句
stress(pt.: stressed, pp.: stressed, prp.: stressing, pl.: stresses)
n. 紧张,压力

v. 强调,着重

vt. 强调

n.负载
We led a hard life in times of stress.
在困难时期我们过着艰苦的生活。

I can't bear the stresses and strains of modern life.
我不能忍受现代生活的压力和紧张。
stressed
a. 紧张的,有压力的
The cure for stress lies in learning to relax.
消除紧张的方法在於学会放松。

I've stressed the rule over and over but you didn't listen to me.
我已经一再强调规则了, 可是你不听我的话。
stressful
a. 紧张的,压力重的
She finds her new teaching job very stressful.
她觉得新的教学工作非常紧张.

A lot of job and stressful, and do not you once tell me you thrive on pressure?
许多工作都有压力。你不是说过你在压力下茁壮成长吗?
stretch(pt.: stretched, pp.: stretched, prp.: stretching, pl.: stretches)
n. 伸展,张开

a. 可伸缩的

v. 伸展,张开,延伸
The painter stretched the canvas on a frame.
画家把油画布紧绷在画框上。

I got out of the bed and had a good stretch.
我起床后舒服地伸了个懒腰。
stretcher(pl.: stretchers)
n. 担架
An ambulance officer brought a stretcher for the injured woman.
救护车工作人员带来了一副担架抢救那位受伤的女子。

The injured were carried away on stretchers.
用担架把受伤的人抬走了。
strew(pt.: strewed, pp.: strewn, prp.: strewing)
v. 散播,撒满
There are papers strewn all over the floor.
地板上到处撒满了纸。

They strewed seeds over the earth.
他们把种子撒在地里。
strewn
strew的过去分词
There are papers strewn all over the floor.
地板上到处撒满了纸。

There was litter strewn all over the pavement.
人行道上到处都是扔的垃圾。
striate
v. 加条纹
暂无例句
stricken
a. 被打中的,被击伤的,受灾的,受侵袭的
Medical supplies are being dropped to the stricken area.
目前正将医药用品空投到灾区.

The stricken tanker began to break up on the rocks.
受伤的油轮向礁石撞到,毁了。
strict
a. 严格的,精确的
The teacher is very strict with his students.
老师对他的学生非常严格。

There are strict controls on immigration into this country.
移民到这个国家有严格的限制。
strictly
ad. 严格地
Strictly speaking, he's not qualified for the job.
严格说来,他没有资格做这份工作。

Strictly speaking, this city isn't very old.
严格地讲,这座城市并不很古老。
stricture
n. 狭窄,苛评,非难
暂无例句
stride(pt.: strode, pp.: stridden, prp.: striding, pl.: strides)
n. 大步,一跨步

v. 迈大步走,跨过
China is striding ahead in her economic construction.
中国正在经济建设方面大步前进。

In a few strides he crossed the room.
他几大步就穿过了房间。
stridency
n. 尖锐,刺耳
暂无例句
strident
a. 刺耳的,吱吱尖叫的,尖锐的
A loud, strident noise.
大而刺耳的声音
stridulate
v. (昆虫)唧唧鸣叫
暂无例句
strife
n. 争吵
These firms are at strife.
这几家商行彼此不和。

Fighting, especially armed battle; strife.
战斗,尤指武器战斗;斗争
strike(pt.: struck, pp.: struck, prp.: striking, pl.: strikes)
n. 罢工,打击,殴打

v. 打,罢工,划燃
I've struck on a plan for solving the problem.
我突然想起一个解决这个问题的办法。

The bombers made a sudden strike on the harbor.
轰炸机对这港口进行了一次突然袭击。
strikeout
加删除线
暂无例句
striker(pl.: strikers)
n. 大铁锤(撞针,罢工者)
A striker was substituted for a midfield player in the last half-hour of play.
在比赛的最后30分钟里,一个中场运动员被一个强攻手替换了下去。

The strikers have reached a settlement with the employers.
罢工者与雇主已达成协议。
striking
a. 引人注目的,显著的
I was attracted by the striking idea.
我被这个惊人的想法吸引住了。

The striking office workers have occupied the whole building.
罢工的办公室人员占据了整座建筑物。
strikingly
ad. 显著地(突出地,惊人地,引人注目地)
Fine clothes added to his strikingly handsome appearance.
华丽的服装使他那极其英俊的外貌更为增色.

Strikingly appropriate and relevant.
适当的,恰当的极为贴切合适的
string(pt.: strung, pp.: strung, prp.: stringing, pl.: strings)
n. 线,一串,字串

v. 串起,成串,收紧
We have had a string of complaints about the program.
我们已经收到了对该节目的一连串投诉。

Puppets are worked by strings.
木偶是用线来操纵的。
stringent
a. 迫切的,严厉的
暂无例句
strings
n. (乐器的)弦
The strings of a piano vibrate when the keys are struck.
钢琴的琴键一弹琴弦就振动出声.

A thin, tough cord made from the intestines of animals, usually sheep, used as strings for musical instruments or as surgical sutures.
羊肠线一种由动物肠,通常是羊肠所制成的牢固的细线,用于乐器的弦或用于手术缝合
strip(pt.: stripped, pp.: stripped, prp.: stripping, pl.: strips)
n. 长条,条状

v. 脱衣,被剥去,剥夺
We'll have to strip the engine down to find the fault.
我们得把发动机拆卸开来找出毛病。

They stripped off and jumped into the pool.
他们脱掉衣服,跳进了池子。
strip mine
n. <美>露天矿
暂无例句
stripe(pt.: striped, pp.: striped, prp.: striping, pl.: stripes)
n. 条纹
Tigers have orange fur with black stripes.
老虎的皮毛是橘黄色的,带有黑色条纹。

Which do you want for your new dress, a stripe or a check?
你要哪种料子来做新连衣裙, 条子的还是方格的?
striped
a. 有斑纹的
He was wearing striped pajamas.
他穿着带条纹的睡衣裤。

Any of several African or tropical American trees having striped wood.
牛栓藤一种非洲或美洲热带地区的有条纹的树木
stripes
pl.条纹,斑纹
Tigers have orange fur with black stripes.
老虎的皮毛是橘黄色的,带有黑色条纹。

How many stripes are there on a sergeant's sleeve?
中士的袖子上有几道V形条纹?
stripling
n. 年轻男子
He is a young man, hardly more than a stripling.
他是个小伙子,尚不及而立之年。

The stripling helped the old man across the road.
年轻的男子帮助那老人过马路。
strip-mine
vt. 露天开采
暂无例句
stripy
a. 条纹状的,有条纹的
暂无例句
strive(pt.: strove, pp.: striven, prp.: striving)
v. (strove,striven;strived,strived) 努力,奋斗,力争
He strove for recognition as an artist.
他为获得艺术家的声誉而奋斗。

The scientists strive for a breakthrough in cancer research.
科学家们力争在癌症研究方面有个突破。
striving
n. 努力,奋斗
Striving to overcome in argument; combative.
好争议的努力争取在争论中获胜的;好战的

The aspect of mental processes or behavior directed toward action or change and including impulse, desire, volition, and striving.
意动引起包括冲动、欲望、暴力和奋斗等外在行动或变化的心理方面的活动或行为
strode
stride的过去式
He strode over the stream.
他大步跨过溪流。

In a few strides he crossed the room.
他几大步就穿过了房间。
stroke
n. 笔划,打,中风

v. 划尾桨,抚
I can't swim yet, but I've made a few strokes with my arms.
我还不会游泳,但我用胳膊划了几下。

The cat likes being stroked.
猫喜欢让人抚摸。
stroll(pt.: strolled, pp.: strolled, prp.: strolling)
n. 闲逛,漫步

v. 闲逛,漫步
My sister and I strolled through the streets after supper.
晚饭后,我妹妹和我在街上散步。

The act or an instance of wandering; a stroll.
闲逛徘徊的行为或事例;闲逛
stroller
n. 散步者, 流浪者
A parade of strollers on the mall.
在购物中心的一群游逛者
strolling
a. 巡回演出的
I often see them strolling happily arm in arm.
我经常看到他们幸福地挽臂散步。

I often see my grandparents strolling happily arm in arm.
我常常看见我的爷爷奶奶臂挽着臂愉快地散步。
stroma
n. 基质
暂无例句
strong
a. 强壮的
She is not strong in English.
她英语不好。

He is a strong man.
他是个健壮的人。
strongest
a. 最强壮的(为strong的最高级)
The strongest man does not necessarily live the longest.
最强壮的人未必活得最久。

The current is strongest in the middle of the river.
河中央的水流最急。
stronghold(pl.: strongholds)
n. 要塞,堡垒,中心地
Here is a stronghold of republicanism.
这儿是共和主义运动的据点。

We took possession of the enemy's stronghold.
我们占领了敌人的要塞。
strongly
ad. 坚固地,坚强地,激烈地
But we shall always hope to find them strongly supporting their own freedom, and to remember that in the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside.
但我们始终希望看到他们坚强地维护自己的自由--而且要记住,在历史上,凡愚蠢地狐假虎威者,终必葬身虎口。

We are strongly opposed to racial discrimination.
我们强烈反对种族歧视。
strong-minded
a. 意志坚强的
暂无例句
strove
strive的过去式
He strove for recognition as an artist.
他为获得艺术家的声誉而奋斗。

My grandmother at all price strove to get her son through college.
我祖母不惜花费地让她儿子念完了大学。
struck
strike的过去式(分词)
The boss struck off 100 dollars from the salary of the employee as fine.
老板从这个雇员的工资里扣除100美元作为罚款。

The ten-year-old girl struck off a poem for the occasion.
那个10岁的小女孩即席作诗应景。
structural
a. 结构的,构造的
The building is structurally sound.
这座建筑物结构很坚固。

There is a structural alteration to the building.
这座建筑物在这有一处结构上的改变。
structure(pt.: structured, pp.: structured, prp.: structuring, pl.: structures)
n. 结构,构造,建筑物

v. 构成,建立,建造
You need to structure your arguments more carefully.
你需要更为仔细地组织自己的论点。

Can you analyze the structure of the sentence for me?
你能给我分析一下这个句子的结构吗?
structured
a. 有组织的,有结构的,有安排的
In structured analysis, the study of shapes and forms, herein with respect to the structure of modular hierarchies and organizations.
在结构分析中,研究形状和格式的科学。此处指对模块层次和组织的结构的研究。

A command or group of commands whose execution is conditional, based on the evaluation of a preceding or associated command. Nesting is a structured form of branching.
一种或一组命令,根据前面的命令或者相关联命令的求值结果,有条件地执行。嵌套是分支的一种结构形式。
struggle(pt.: struggled, pp.: struggled, prp.: struggling, pl.: struggles)
n. 竞争,努力,奋斗

v. 努力,奋斗,挣扎
He struggled with his assailants and eventually drove them off.
他同攻击他的人进行搏斗,最后把他们赶走了。

Several people were hurt in the struggle.
在打斗中,有几个人受伤。
strum(pt.: strummed, pp.: strummed, prp.: strumming)
v. (漫不经心地)弹奏
He sat there strumming a guitar.
他坐在那儿漫不经心地弹吉他。

Mary can come home from any musical show and strum every tune on the piano.
玛丽每听过一次音乐会,回到家里都能在钢琴上随意弹出其中的每一首曲子。
strut(pt.: strutted, pp.: strutted, prp.: strutting, pl.: struts)
n. 高视阔步,支柱,抗压材

v. 趾高气扬地走,用支柱支撑
Beyond the river, supported on struts, rose the flat-topped house.
河对岸那间平顶屋耸立在几根柱子上。

He strutted in front of me like a peacock.
他像一只骄傲的孔雀一样在我前面趾高气扬地走着。
strychnine
n. 马钱子碱
暂无例句
stub(pt.: stubbed, pp.: stubbed, prp.: stubbing, pl.: stubs)
n. 断株,烟蒂

v. 挖除断株,连根拔除
The crayon had been worn down to a stub.
这枝蜡笔用得只剩一小段了.

I've stubbed my toe on a rock.
我的脚趾碰到石头上了.
stubble
n. 短须,麦茬
Farmers often burn the stubble after they have cut the corn.
农民们在收割完庄稼后常烧茬子。

The farmers are burning off the stubble from the fields.
农民们正在把田里的庄稼残茬烧掉。
stubborn
a. 顽固的,倔强的
He is as stubborn as a mule.
他非常固执。

You'll have to push hard; that door is a bit stubborn.
你得使劲推,那扇门有点难开。
stubbornly
ad. 顽固地,倔强地
Stubbornly or perversely persistent.
顽固的顽固地或刚愎地坚持的

Stubbornly resisting change or clinging to a seemingly hopeless or outdated cause.
顽固地固执地坚持改变或抱定一看起来无希望或旧的理由
stubbornness
n. 顽固(棘手)
暂无例句
stucco(pt.: stuccoed, pp.: stuccoed, prp.: stuccoing)
n. 灰泥
The house is red brick without a covering of stucco.
那房子是红砖砌的,没有用灰泥粉刷。
stuck
stick 的过去式(分词)

a.不能动的,被卡住的
Help! I'm stuck in the mud!
救命啊! 我陷进泥里不能动了!

We got stuck into the job immediately.
我们立刻动手干了起来.
stuck-up
a. 自大的,傲慢的
暂无例句
stud
n. 图钉,装饰钮扣,

立柱,板墙筋,壁骨

v. 镶嵌,点缀
I saw diamond studs in her ears.
我看见她耳朵上戴着的钻石耳钉。

He knows it very well because he have stud it up in a book.
他对这个问题很了解,因为他为此曾在一本书中查阅过。
student(pl.: students)
n. 学生
How many students are there in your class?
你们班有多少个学生?

Such a good student is he that we all like him.
他是个这么好的学生,所以我们都喜欢他。
studied
a. 有计划的,故意的,有意的

v. 学习,研究

vbl. 学习,研究
She spoke with studied politeness.
她故作有礼地讲话。

You shouldn't enter into/make a contract until you have studied its provisions carefully.
你应该先仔细研究合同的条款, 然後再签订.
studies
v. 学业(study的复数形)
Austrian psychologist. He shared a1973 Nobel Prize for studies of individual and social behavior patterns.
洛伦茨,康拉德·扎迦利1903-1989奥地利心理学家。因在个人与社会行为方式方面的研究而获1973年诺贝尔奖

Her social life get in the way of her study.
她的社交生活妨碍了学业。
studio(pl.: studios)
n. 工作场所,画室

n. 照相室,制片厂.
She must be in the television studio at the moment.
她现在一定在电视演播室。

The equipment of the photographic studio was expensive.
装备摄影室的开支很大.
studio apartment
n. 一个房间的小公寓住宅
暂无例句
study(pt.: studied, pp.: studied, prp.: studying, pl.: studies)
v.&n. 学习,研究

vi. 读书

vt. 细看,学习,研究
Scientists are studying the photographs of Mars for signs of life.
科学家们正在研究火星的照片,寻求生命的迹象。

His years of study were useful in his job.
他多年的学习有助于他的工作。
stuff(pt.: stuffed, pp.: stuffed, prp.: stuffing)
n. 材料,原料,东西

v. 填满,塞满
He stuffed the apples into the bag.
他把苹果塞进袋子里。

This book is really boring stuff.
这本书真是枯燥无味.
stuffing
n. 填塞物,剥制,填料
Finely ground and highly spiced meat, fish, or poultry that is served alone or used in stuffing.
五香碎肉单独使用或用作填料的细细地切过并加很多香料的肉、鱼或家禽

Chicken is often cooked with a sage and onion stuffing.
烹饪鸡肉时常放洋苏叶、洋葱等填料。
stuffy
a. 不通气的(固步自封的)
Our office is really stuffy.
我们的办公室很闷。

The atmosphere is very stuffy in here can we open a window?
这 的空气很闷--咱们能把窗户打开吗?
stultify(pt.: stultified, pp.: stultified, prp.: stultifying)
vt. 使...显得荒谬可笑(使...无价值,使...无效)
Their unhelpfulness has stultified our efforts to improve things.
他们不管事, 我们为改进工作的用心也就白费了.
stumble(pt.: stumbled, pp.: stumbled, prp.: stumbling)
n. 绊倒,失策

v. 使绊倒,失策
I stumbled over a tree root.
我在一个树根上绊了一跤。

The child stumbled through a piece by Chopin.
那孩子费劲地奏完一支肖邦的曲子。
stumbling block
绊脚石,障碍物
It's a good plan, but the opposition of the local people may be a stumbling block.
这是一个好计划,不过当地人的反对可能成为一大障碍。
stump(pt.: stumped, pp.: stumped, prp.: stumping, pl.: stumps)
n. 残株,烟蒂,讲演台

v. 砍断,蹒跚而走
He stumped angrily out of the room.
他气愤地跺着脚走出了房间。

He used the stump as a table.
他把树桩当桌子用。
stun(pt.: stunned, pp.: stunned, prp.: stunning)
v. 使晕倒,使惊吓
She sat stunned for a while, until she recovered.
她一时昏迷,坐下呆了一会儿才醒过来。

The punch stunned me for a moment.
那一拳把我打得昏了一阵。
stung
sting的过去式(分词)
Her ingratitude stung him.
她的忘恩负义使他痛心。

Their taunts stung him to action/into fighting.
他们冷嘲热讽惹得他采取了行动[打了起来].
stunning
a. 足以使人晕倒的,极好的
His plays are distinguished only by their stunning mediocrity.
他的戏剧与众不同之处就是平凡得出奇.

For today is the concrete expression of a stunning fact, our continuity these200 years since our government began.
因为今天具体说明了一个非常美好的事实,我国政府自成立以来已延续二百年了。
stunningly
ad. 惊人地,令人目瞪口呆地
暂无例句
stunt
n. 特技,阻碍成长

v. 阻碍成长,表演特技
Her latest stunt is riding a motor cycle through a ring of flames.
她的最新特技表演是骑摩托车钻火圈。

Inadequate food can stunt a child's development.
食物不足能影响儿童的发育。
stuntman
n. 特技替身演员
暂无例句
stupefy(pt.: stupefied, pp.: stupefied, prp.: stupefying)
v. (使)茫然,吓呆
I was stupefied by what I read.
我读到的内容把我惊呆了.

Exhilarated or stupefied by or as if by alcohol; intoxicated.
醉的,陶醉的因(仿佛)喝酒类饮料而兴奋或木然的;醉的
stupendous
a. 惊人的,巨大的
The opera was quite stupendous.
这部歌剧很精彩。

He made a stupendous mistake.
他犯了一个极大的错误。
stupid
a. 愚蠢的,笨的

n. 傻瓜
I think he was born stupid.
我认为他生来就愚笨。

This stupid car won't start.
这辆老爷车就是发动不了。
stupidity(pl.: stupidities)
n. 愚蠢
Your stupidity will drive me to (ie make me feel) despair.
你愚蠢得使我寒心.

Extreme folly or stupidity.
白痴极其错误或愚蠢
stupor(pl.: stupors)
n. 昏迷,麻木不仁
Stupor induced by a narcotic.
麻醉性昏睡麻醉药引起的昏迷状态

He was in an alcoholic stupor.
他醉得不省人事。
sturdiness
n. 强健,坚固,雄壮
暂无例句
sturdy
a. 强健的,健全的
A sturdy cylindrical container for storing liquids; a barrel.
桶贮存液体的坚固的圆筒状容器;桶

Being in robust and sturdy good health.
强壮的,健康的强壮的和身体健康的
stutter(pt.: stuttered, pp.: stuttered, prp.: stuttering)
n. 口吃

v. 口吃
暂无例句
Stygian
a. 地狱的,阴暗的,阴黑的,幽暗的
暂无例句
style(pt.: styled, pp.: styled, prp.: styling, pl.: styles)
n. 风格,时尚,字体

v. 称呼,设计
I wouldn't tell lies to you; that's not my style.
我不会跟你撒谎,那不是我的风格。

The dress is carefully styled for maximum comfort.
这服装精心设计,力求达到最大限度的舒适。
stylish
a. 现代风格的,流行的,潇洒的
Conforming to the current style; stylish.
时髦的符合流行式样的;流行的

Being in or conforming to the prevailing or current fashion; stylish.
流行的符合流行的或现时的式样的;时髦的
stylist
n. 时装设计师
The stylist did a real job on my hair.
发型师把我的头发剪糟了

I am a stylist, and the most beautiful sentence I have ever heard is, " Have one on the house."
我是文体批评家,而迄今听过的最佳句子是:“请进一杯,免费的。”
stylize(pt.: stylized, pp.: stylized, prp.: stylizing)
vt. 仿效...的风格(因袭)
暂无例句
stylized
v. 仿效(因袭)

a. 程式化的
An ornamental device, as in stonework or weaving, consisting of stylized vine leaves and tendrils.
螺层一种含有很风格化的藤叶和卷须的装饰结构,如石制品或纺织品上

A set of specified or traditional symbolic forms associated with the subject or theme of a stylized work of art.
与某一风格固定的艺术作品的主题或描述对象相联系的特殊或传统的一系列象征形式
stylus(pl.: styli)
n. 铁笔,尖笔,唱针
A term sometimes applied to a stylus in a thermal matrix printer.
有时用来指热敏点阵打印机的触针的一个术语。

An instrument for recording variations in pressure, as of the blood, or in tension, as of a muscle, by means of a pen or stylus that marks a rotating drum.
压力记录器,记波器一种记录压力(如血压)或张力(如肌肉张力)变化的仪器,它通过一支笔或记录针的方式描出旋转的轨迹
stymie(pt.: stymied, pp.: stymied, prp.: stymieing, pl.: stymies)
n. 困难境地

vt 使...处于困难境地
I was completely stymied by her refusal to help.
由於她拒不相助, 我完全陷入了困境.
styptic
a. 止血的

n. 止血剂
暂无例句
suave
a. 柔和的,温和的,娴雅的
暂无例句
suavity
n. 温和,殷勤
暂无例句
sub(pt.: subbed, pp.: subbed, prp.: subbing, pl.: subs)
n. 地铁,潜艇,替补队员

vi. (for)替代
I had to sub for the referee, who was sick.
裁判病了, 我得代为裁判.
sub rosa
ad. 秘密地
暂无例句
subaltern
n. 副官,僚属
He found in India that subalterns were two a penny and invited nowhere.
在印度,中尉和少尉军官多得不值钱,在哪儿也不会成为座上客。
subarctic
a. 靠近北极的,亚北极的
暂无例句
subassembly
部件,组件
暂无例句
subatomic
a. 亚原子的(次原子的,原子内的,比原子更小的)
Small as they are, atom is made up of still smaller unit know as subatomic particle.
原子虽小,但它们是由更小的称为亚原子粒的单位组成的。

Decaying with relatively short lifetime. Used of subatomic particles.
衰变的具有相对较短的寿命而衰变,常用于亚原子粒子
subchannel
子通道,分通道
暂无例句
subclass
子类,小分类,子集合
暂无例句
subconscious
a. 潜在意识,模糊的意识
One's conscious motives are often different from one's subconscious ones.
一个人有明显动机的举动跟下意识的举动往往截然不同.

Suspension of consciousness in order to express subconscious ideas and feelings.
自动主义暂时抑制有意识的思想活动,以表达下意识的思想和感觉
subconsciously
ad. 下意识地,潜意识地
暂无例句
subcontract(pt.: subcontracted, pp.: subcontracted, prp.: subcontracting)
n. 对象,分契,转包合同
暂无例句
subcontractor
转包商,次承包商
暂无例句
subculture
n. 亚文化群
The subculture associated with psychedelic drugs.
迷幻世界与迷幻药有关的亚文化
subcutaneous
a. 皮下的
暂无例句
subdirectory
分目录,子目录
暂无例句
subdivide(pt.: subdivided, pp.: subdivided, prp.: subdividing)
vt. 细分(细区分,再划分,重分,叠分,分小类)
Part of the building has been subdivided into offices.
这座大楼的一部分隔开用作办公室了.
subdivision(pl.: subdivisions)
n. 细分,再分的部分
A subdivision of a bodily organ or part bounded by fissures, connective tissue, or other structural boundaries.
叶身体器官和部分的细分部分,由裂纹、连接组织或其他组织边界粘连

In a3601 Finance Communication Controller, a subdivision of a track on a diskette.
在3601金融通信控制器中,软盘上的一段磁道。
subdue(pt.: subdued, pp.: subdued, prp.: subduing)
v. 使服从,压制,减弱
He managed to subdue his mounting anger.
他设法克制住了阵阵愤怒。
subgroup
给...加副标题,子群
暂无例句
subject(pt.: subjected, pp.: subjected, prp.: subjecting, pl.: subjects)
n. 科目,主题

a. 服从的,易患的
How many subjects are you studying this semester?
这学期你选了几门课程?

I am French by birth and a British subject by marriage.
我按出生是法国人,因结婚而成为英国公民。
subject matter
创作的题材
The speaker's subject matter was better than his presentation.
演讲者所讲的内容要比他的演讲本身好。

Mature subject matter.
成年人考虑的问题
subjection
n. 征服,服从,隶属
The nation was kept in subjection.
这个民族已经沦为附庸。

The country's subjection of its neighbor has been finished.
该国对邻国的征服已经完成。
subjective
a. 主观的
A literary style characterized by the use of details and mental associations to evoke subjective and sensory impressions rather than the re-creation of objective reality.
印象主义一种文学风格,其特征是利用对细节和感情的描述而不是通过对客观的现实的再创造,来唤起主观的或感觉的印象

The study of all possible appearances in human experience, during which considerations of objective reality and of purely subjective response are left out of account.
现象学研究人的经历中所有可能出现情况的学问,在此期间,并不考虑客观现实和纯粹的主观反应
subjugate(pt.: subjugated, pp.: subjugated, prp.: subjugating)
v. 征服,使服从,抑制
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subjugation
n. 征服,镇压,平息
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subjunctive(pl.: subjunctives)
a. 虚拟的
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sublayer
子层
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sublet(pt.: sublet, pp.: sublet, prp.: subletting)
v. 转租
There is a clause in the contract forbidding tenants to sublet.
合同中有一条款禁止承租人转租房屋。

Under the terms of the lease you had no right to sublet the property.
根据租约规定, 你无权转租物业.
sublimate(pt.: sublimated, pp.: sublimated, prp.: sublimating)
v. 使升华,升华,纯化

a. 纯净化的,理想化的,气质高贵的

n. 升华物
The comet's ice, heated by the sun, rapidly and spectacular sublimate to gas.
彗星上的冰块在太阳热的作用下迅速而壮观地升华成气体。

Her sublimate future husband will be tall, dark, and handsome.
她理想化的未来丈夫将是身材高大,皮肤浅黑,相貌英俊。
sublimation
n. 升华,升华物,高尚化
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sublime(pt.: sublimed, pp.: sublimed, prp.: subliming)
a. 壮观的,卓越的

v. 提高,变高尚
Interrupting an opera on television for a pet-food commercial is going from the sublime to the ridiculous.
在电视播演歌剧时插播宠物食品广告真是煞风景.

Soaring as if with wings; elevated or sublime.
高远的象有翅膀般飞翔的;高扬的或升华的
subliminal
a. 下意识的,识阈的,潜在意识的
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submarine(pt.: submarined, pp.: submarined, prp.: submarining, pl.: submarines)
a. 水底的,海底的

n. 潜水艇
They are building a submarine cable tunnel.
他们正在建设一条海底电缆隧道。

The vessel was ruined by a submarine.
那艘船是被潜水艇毁坏的。
submerge(pt.: submerged, pp.: submerged, prp.: submerging)
v. 使浸水,潜入水中,使陷入
At the first sign of danger the submarine will submerge.
一有危险迹象,潜艇就会潜入水中。

Such feelings tend to remain submerge beneath a mask of social politeness.
在社交礼貌的掩盖下,这样的情感往往不会显露出来。
submerged
a. 水下的
Her happiness at seeing him submerged her former worries.
她看到他非常高兴,顿时完全忘记了先前的烦恼。

The submarine submerged to avoid enemy ships.
该潜艇潜入水下以躲避敌舰.
submicroscopic
a. 用普通显微镜看不出的
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subminiature
超小型
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submission(pl.: submissions)
n. 服从,柔和
Tomorrow is the last date for submission of entries for the competition.
明天是提交参赛表格的最后期限。

In my submission these proposals are completely unworkable.
在我看来,这些建议完全不可行。
submissive
a. 服从的,顺从的,柔顺的
He is a humble and submissive servant.
他是个恭顺的仆人。

Relating to or characteristic of an inactive or submissive role in a relationship, especially a sexual relationship.
消极的,被动的关于在一种关系中不活跃的、被动的或具有此种特征的,尤指性关系
submit(pt.: submitted, pp.: submitted, prp.: submitting)
vt.呈送,递交,主张

vt. 使服从,屈服
We should submit our plans to the council for approval.
我们应该向理事会提交计划以求批准。

Counsel for the defence submitted that his client was clearly innocent.
被告的律师辩称其委托人显然是无辜的。
submodule
子模块
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suborder
n. 亚目
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subordinate
n. 属下,附属物

a. 下级的,次要的,附属的

v. 使...居下位,使...服从
He subordinated his wishes to the general good of the group.
他使自己的愿望服从于集体的利益。

He was always friendly to his subordinates.
他对下级一向和蔼可亲。
subordination
n. 放置在下级,使隶属,看不起
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suborn(pt.: suborned, pp.: suborned, prp.: suborning)
v. 收买,贿赂
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subpoena(pt.: subpoenaed, pp.: subpoenaed, prp.: subpoenaing, pl.: subpoenas)
n. 传票

v. 传审,唤审
Failure of a witness or party to appear in response to a subpoena or notice.
不出庭证人或当事人接到传票或通知后未出现
subprogram
子程序,辅程序
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subroutine
子程序
A subroutine or set of data contained sequentially within another.
子程序包含在其它程序中的程序或一组连续数

An instruction to go to a subroutine.
一种转移到子程序去的指令。
subscribe(pt.: subscribed, pp.: subscribed, prp.: subscribing)
v. 捐献,赞成,订阅
We subscribe to an animal protection society.
我们定期捐款给一个动物保护基金会。

I subscribed to several magazines.
我订阅了几份杂志。
subscriber(pl.: subscribers)
n. 签署者,捐献者,订户
The magazine is trying to get more subscribers.
该杂志正在努力发展更多的订阅者。

Many subscribers' names are in the petition.
请愿书上有很多签名者的名字。
subscript
下标,标记,索引
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subscription(pl.: subscriptions)
n. 捐献,订金,订阅
Have you handed in your subscription?
你交订阅费了吗?

My subscription ran out last month.
我的订阅期到上个月为止。
subsection
n. 小部份,小单位,细分
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subsequence
n. 随后,随后发生的事,结果
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subsequent
a. 随后的,后来的
They made plans for a visit, but subsequent difficulties with the car prevented it.
我们原计划去游览,但后来汽车出了故障,没有去成。

The events I'm speaking of were subsequent to the war.
我现在说到的事情都是战后发生的。
subsequently
ad. 后来,随后
He said he was a doctor, but it subsequently emerged that he was an impostor.
他说他是位医生,但后来却发现他是个骗子。

The initialization of a data medium such that a particular computer system can store data in and subsequently retrieve data from the medium.
数据媒体的初始化,使某一特定计算机系统能将数据存在媒体中,随后又可从该媒体中检索出来。
subserve(pt.: subserved, pp.: subserved, prp.: subserving)
促进,帮助
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subservient
a. 有帮助的,有用的,奉承的
People should not be regarded as subservient to the economic system.
不应把人的因素看成是经济体制的附庸.

People shall not be regarded as subservient to the economic system.
不应把人的因素看成是经济体制的附庸。
subset
子集
For a universal set, the set of all elements in the set that are not in a specified subset.
补集对任意一个集合,这个集合的所有元素不共存在于它的任一子集合

A set that includes a given and similar set as a subset.
子集包含一个给定的或相似的子集的集合
subside(pt.: subsided, pp.: subsided, prp.: subsiding)
v. 沉,平息
The flood gradually subsided.
洪水正逐渐退去。

The storm began to subside.
风暴渐渐平息了。
subsidiary(pl.: subsidiaries)
a. 辅助的,附属的

n. 子公司,附属机构
Most of the group profit is contributed by the subsidiary in the far east.
集团的大部分利润是由远东的子公司缴纳。

A lack of corporate interest has made the subsidiary an orphan.
因缺乏共同利益,使得这家子公司无人照管
subsidize(pt.: subsidized, pp.: subsidized, prp.: subsidizing)
v. 给与补助金,给与奖助金,贿赂
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subsidy(pl.: subsidies)
n. 补助金,津贴
The islanders don't want to leave, and probably wouldn't if there were a subsidy to reduce freight charges. But they don't see that happening.
岛上居民不愿离开;要是有补助金使运输费用降低的话,他们很可能不会离开。但是,他们对补助金并不存奢望。

It's the old and the poor who suffer worst when subsidies are cut.
补助津贴一削减,最吃苦头的就是那些老人和贫民。
subsist(pt.: subsisted, pp.: subsisted, prp.: subsisting)
v. 供给食物,活下去,生存
He subsisted mainly on vegetables and fruit.
他主要靠蔬菜和水果维持生命。

The living thing on the earth can not subsist on mars.
地球上的生物不可能在火星上生存。
subsistence
n. 生存,生活
But the harsh words of the father in a drunken moment of excessive ancestral pride cause a dignified departure with the conciliatory donation of half her means of subsistence and the intimation that she is rejoining her husband.
但父亲在一次酒后的刺耳话语中说了一些有关家世过分骄矜的话,使苔丝傲然离开了家。她把自己一半的生活费留给父母,并告诉他们她要去找丈夫团聚。
subsoil
n. 下层土,底土
Permanently frozen subsoil, occurring throughout the Polar Regions and locally in perennially frigid areas.
永冻土永久冰冻的下层土壤,出现在整个北极地区和部分长期寒冷的地区

A specific layer of soil or subsoil in a vertical cross section of land.
地层,岩层处于土地的垂直横截面中的某一具体土层或次土层
subspecies
n. 亚种
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substance(pl.: substances)
n. 物质,实质,基本内容
There is not anything of real substance in their book.
他们的书中没有什么实质性的内容。

The substance is irritable to sensitive skin.
这种物质对敏感的皮肤有刺激性。
substandard
a. 标准以下的,不合规格的
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substantial(pl.: substantials)
n. 重要部份,本质

a. 大量的,实质上的,有内容的
We are in substantial agreement.
我们实际上意见一致。

They want to see substantial changes.
他们想看到实质性的变化。
substantially
ad. 实质上,本质上,大体上
The part of a charge or an accusation that weighs most substantially against the accused.
控诉,申诉指控或控告的一部分,针对被控方起着极重要的作用

His criticism is substantially correct.
他的批评大体上是正确的。
substantiate(pt.: substantiated, pp.: substantiated, prp.: substantiating)
v. 实体化,证实
Can you substantiateyour accusations against him?
你指责他, 能提出事实根据吗?
substantive
a. 表示实在的;本质的、实质性的;独立的;

n. 实词,实名词;独立存在的实体
A noun or substantive that receives or is affected by the action of a verb within a sentence.
宾语一个句子中接受动词的动作或受之影响的名词或名词性词组
substituent
n. 取代
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substitute(pt.: substituted, pp.: substituted, prp.: substituting, pl.: substitutes)
n. 代替者,代用品

v. 代替

vi. (for)代替

vt. 用...代替,代以
We substituted a red ball for blue to see if the baby would notice.
我们用红皮球换下了蓝皮球,看这婴儿会不会发觉。

Water is not a proper substitute for wine.
水不是酒的适当代用品。
substitution(pl.: substitutions)
n. 代理,替换,交换
Two substitutions (ie of players) were made during the match.
在比赛中换了两次人.
substrate
n. 基片(基层,真晶格,基质)

n. 衬底
Microelectronic circuits in which the passive components and their metallic interconnections are formed directly on an insulating substrate and the active semiconductor devices(usually in wafer form) are added subsequently.
一种微电子电路器件,其中的无源元件及内部金属连线直接在绝缘衬底上形成,然后再加上有源半导体器件(通常以大圆片形式给出)。

Aquatic animals that live in the substrate of a body of water, especially in a soft sea bottom.
底内动物生活在水体底部的水生动物,尤指栖于松软海底的水生动物
substratum(pl.: substratums)
n. 基础,根据,下层,底层
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subsume(pt.: subsumed, pp.: subsumed, prp.: subsuming)
v. 包含,包容

vt. 包含
This creature can be subsumed in the class of reptiles.
这种生物可以归入爬行动物一类.
subsystem
子系统
The routing or controlling routines of Subsystem Support Services. This routine provides multitasking and control support, on a priority basis, for all Subsystem Support Services functions.
子系统支持服务程序的路径选择或控制程序。此程序根据所有子系统支持服务功能的优先级提供多任务和控制支持。

In the3800 Printing Subsystem, the material that forms the image on the paper.
在IBM的3800印刷子系统中,在纸上形成影象的材料。
subterfuge
n. 遁辞,藉口,托辞
Her claim to be a journalist was simply a subterfuge to get into the theatre without paying.
她自称是记者, 这只是个看戏不买票的花招而已.

It was no subterfuge on her part. She just lied in her throat and we all realized toe grossness of her false utterance.
她所说的不是什么遁词。她简直是在撒弥天大谎。对她说假话之无耻程度,我们都是了解的。
subterranean(pl.: subterraneans)
a. 地下的
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subtitle(pt.: subtitled, pp.: subtitled, prp.: subtitling)
n. 副题(书本中的),说明或对白的字幕
The title, subtitle, or topic that stands at the top or beginning, as of a paragraph, letter, or chapter.
标题,题目出现在(如段落、信件或章节)顶部或开始处的标题、副题或论题

A written piece of translated dialogue superimposed at the bottom of the frame during a film; a subtitle.
字幕电映放映时叠映在画面底部的翻译过来的对话的书面形式;字幕
subtle
a. 微妙的,敏感的,精细的,狡猾的
She has a subtle charm.
她有难以形容的魅力。

There were subtle hints in his letter.
他的信中有些微妙的暗示。
subtlety(pl.: subtleties)
n. 精妙,明敏
Such philosophical subtleties are beyond my reach.
这种深奥的哲理我可无法理解。

How much easier, how much more satisfying it is for you who can see to grasp quickly the essential qualities of another person by watching the subtleties of expression, the quiver of a muscle, the flutter of a hand.
对你来说,一个能看见的人,通过观察微妙的表情---一条肌肉的颤抖、一只手的摆动,很快地了解另一个人的本质,是多么容易又多么令人满足的事情。
subtly
ad. 敏锐地,巧妙地,精细地
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subtopic
n. 小标题,副标题,要点
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subtotal(pt.: subtotaled, pp.: subtotaled, prp.: subtotaling)
小计
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subtract(pt.: subtracted, pp.: subtracted, prp.: subtracting)
v. 减去,扣掉,减少
If you subtract 2 from 8, you get 6.
8减去2是6。

After subtracting food and energy costs, which can vary widely each month, the Producer Price Index for Finished Goods still rose at a moderately fast clip of four-tenths of1 percent, compared with a two-tenth rises in April.
减去食物与能源的费用以后——这两项每月可能大幅变动——成品制造价格指数仍以略快的速度攀升百分零点四,相形之下,四月份仅上升零点二。
subtraction
n. 减法,减去
Two from five is a simple subtraction.
五减二是简单的减法.
subtractive
a. 减去的,有负号的,负的
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subtrahend
减数
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subtree
子树
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subtropical
a. 亚热带的
This country has a subtropical climate.
这个国家属于亚热带气候。
suburb(pl.: suburbs)
n. 郊区
A village of northeast Illinois, an industrial suburb of Chicago on the Chicago River. Population, 28,284.
奈尔斯美国伊利诺斯州东北部的一个村落,是芝加哥河沿岸芝加哥市的一个工业郊区。人口28,284

An unincorporated village of west-central Florida, a residential suburb of Tampa. Population, 57,985.
布兰登美国佛罗里达州中西部一未合并村庄。是坦帕城的居住郊区。人口57,985
suburban
a. 市郊的(城郊的)
I like to breathe the fresh air in suburban places.
我喜欢在郊外呼吸新鲜空气。

The curtain goes up on (ie is raised to show) a suburban living-room.
幕布升起, 展现的是市郊住宅的起居室.
suburbanization
市郊化
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subvention
n. 补助金,津贴
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subversion
n. 颠覆,破坏
The branch of an intelligence service charged with keeping sensitive information from an enemy, deceiving that enemy, preventing subversion and sabotage, and collecting political and military information.
反情报组织情报组织的一个分支,任务是使敌人得不到高级机密,欺骗敌人,避免颠覆和阴谋破坏并收集政治和军事情况

Let al our neighbors know that we shall join with them to oppose aggression or subversion anywhere ill the Americas.
我们要让所有邻国都知道,我们将和他们在一起,反对在美洲任何地区进行侵略和颠覆活动。
subversive
a. 从事颠覆的,破坏性的

n. 破坏份子,危险份子
They are contaminating the minds of our young people with these subversive ideas.
他们这些颠覆性的思想是对我们年轻人的精神污染。

The new party has subversive ideas.
新政党有颠覆的意图。
subvert(pt.: subverted, pp.: subverted, prp.: subverting)
v. 推翻,颠覆,毁减
A plot or scheme intended to subvert another plot.
反计策意在破坏另一计谋的计策或计划
subvocalize
v. 默读
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subway(pt.: subwayed, pp.: subwayed, prp.: subwaying, pl.: subways)
n. 地铁
I want to get there by subway.
我想乘地铁去那儿。

Use the subway to cross the road.
请走地下通道穿越马路。
succeed(pt.: succeeded, pp.: succeeded, prp.: succeeding)
v. 成功,继承,继续
If you work hard you will succeed.
如果你努力工作,你就会成功。

When the duke dies, his eldest son will succeed to the title.
公爵去世之后,他的长子将继承他的爵位。
success(pl.: successes)
n. 成功
She's just started up a new company; I hope she makes a success of it.
她新开办了一家公司,我希望她取得成功。

Success lies not so much as in luck as in hard work.
与其说成功在于运气不如说是辛勤努力。
successful
a. 成功的
They are highly successful in business.
他们经商非常成功。

There is no doubt that we will be successful.
毫无疑问我们会成功的。
successfully
ad. 成功地
At last he successfully solved the problem.
最后他终于成功地解决了这个问题。

They have launched a man-made satellite successfully.
他们成功地发射了一颗人造卫星。
succession(pl.: successions)
n. 连续,继承权,继位
There are a succession of rainy days here.
这里一连好几天都是雨天。

He retrieved his losses by betting on a succession of winners.
他下的赌注连续获胜才挽回了损失.
successive
a. 接连的,连续的,接二连三的
Continuity is ensured by using the same props in successive scenes.
在连续的场景中使用同样的道具以确保前後衔接.

A distance estimated in fathoms between successive marks on a sounding line.
水砣绳间距标示通过测深锤上连续的标记估计出来的以英寸计量的距离
successively
ad. 一个接一个地
Diana won five championships in women's high jump successively in the five years.
戴安娜在五年内连续获得五次女子跳高冠军称号。

A shot in billiards in which the cue ball successively strikes two other balls.
连着双球的一击打台球时的一击,主球接连撞击两球
successor(pl.: successors)
n. 继承人
His successor as the chairman will be at the conference.
接替他担任主席的人将参加本次会议。

The chairman has designated that boy as his successor.
主席已经指定那个男孩作他的继承人。
succinct
a. 简洁的
A short, succinct statement.
简短,扼要的陈述
succor(pt.: succored, pp.: succored, prp.: succoring, pl.: succors)
n. 救援,援助者
These refugees are very grateful to the government's succor.
这些难民非常感激政府的救援。

The government has worked out a plan of succoring the needy.
政府已经制定出了救济贫民的计划。
succubus(pl.: succubi)
n. 女妖
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succulent
a. 多汁的,多水份的,多汁性的
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succumb(pt.: succumbed, pp.: succumbed, prp.: succumbing)
v. 屈从,死
Several children have measles, and the others are bound to succumb (to it).
有几个孩子患了麻疹, 其他孩子也必然传染上.

The driver has succumbed to (ie died of) his injuries.
司机已受伤不治.
such
a. 如此的,这样的
Such people can help you a lot.
这样的人对你大有帮助。

Such poets as Keats and Shelley wrote Romantic poetry.
有些诗人,如济慈和雪莱,写的是浪漫主义的诗歌。
suck(pt.: sucked, pp.: sucked, prp.: sucking, pl.: sucks)
v. 啜,吸,吸入,吮吸

<俚>糟糕, 太烂了
Don't suck your thumb; it's so dirty.
别舔手指头,太脏了。

I don't want to get sucked into the row about school reform.
我不愿意牵扯到这场学制改革的争论之中。
sucker(pt.: suckered, pp.: suckered, prp.: suckering)
n. 乳儿,吸管
I've always been a sucker for romantic movies.
我一向喜欢传奇性的影片。

You are a sucker to believe his stories.
你居然相信他的说法,真是大傻瓜!
suckle(pt.: suckled, pp.: suckled, prp.: suckling)
v. 哺乳
She suckles her baby hardly.
她艰难地哺育孩子。
sucrose
n. 蔗糖
A sucrose infusion.
蔗糖输入液
suction
n. 吸,吸入
Some pumps and all vacuum cleaners work by suction.
有些泵和所有真空吸尘器都是借吸力工作的。

Flies' feet stick to surfaces by suction.
苍蝇的脚借吸力可附着于物体表面上。
Sudan
n. 苏丹
A unit of currency in Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan, and Syria.
皮阿斯特埃及、黎巴嫩、苏丹和叙利亚的一种货币单位
sudd
n. (白尼罗河上游的)大块漂浮植物
暂无例句
sudden
n. 突然,忽然

a. 突然的,快速的
His sudden death upset everybody.
他的突然去世使大家深感悲伤。

The boy began crying all of a sudden.
那男孩忽然哭了起来。
sudden death
突然故障
His sudden death upset everybody.
他的突然去世使大家深感悲伤。

His wife's sudden death upset the balance ofhis mind.
他妻子突然去世, 他感到六神无主.
suddenly
ad. 突然地
We were talking on the phone when, suddenly, the line went dead.
我们正通着电话,突然电话断了。

I suddenly remembered that I didn't bring my key.
我突然想起我没有带钥匙。
sudorific
a. 使发汗的,促使发汗的

n. 发汗药
暂无例句
sue
VI 要求、请求;控告 VT控告、起诉
Jill and Sue are at variance (with each other) over/about their lodger.
吉尔和休在对待房客的问题上(彼此)意见不和.

We invited Bill, Tom and Sue -- the last being Bill's sister.
我们请了比尔、 汤姆和休--最後提到的这位是比尔的妹妹.
suede
n. 小山羊皮(软羔皮)
暂无例句
Suez Canal
苏伊士运河
The Suez Canal joins the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.
苏伊士运河连接著地中海和红海.

In July,1956, Egypt had seized the Suez Canal.
一九五六年七月,埃及占领了苏伊士运河。
suffer(pt.: suffered, pp.: suffered, prp.: suffering)
v. 遭受,经验,忍受
They suffered huge losses in the financial crisis.
他们在经济危机时遭受了巨大的损失。

She couldn't suffer criticism.
她受不了批评。
sufferer(pl.: sufferers)
n. 受难者,被害者,患者
Relief was quickly sent to the sufferers from the great fire.
救济品很快被送到遭受火灾的灾民手中。

There are many malaria sufferers in hospital.
医院里有很多疟疾病人。
suffering(pl.: sufferings)
n. 苦楚,受难

vbl. 蒙受,受苦
She bore her sufferings bravely.
她勇敢地承受艰难困苦。

The suffering of innocent people caused by the war cannot be compensated for by money.
战争给无辜的人民带来的痛苦不是金钱可以补偿的。
suffice(pt.: sufficed, pp.: sufficed, prp.: sufficing)
v. 足够,使...满足,合格
An hour should suffice for the journey.
这点路程一小时足够了。

The rations will suffice until next week.
这些口粮足够吃到下星期。
sufficiency(pl.: sufficiencies)
n. 充裕,充足
暂无例句
sufficient
a. 足够的,充分的
There is sufficient food for everybody.
有足够的饭菜供大家吃。

Given sufficient goodwill on both sides, there's no reason why this dispute shouldn't be resolved.
只要双方都有充分的善意,这种纠纷是没有理由解决不了的。
sufficiently
ad. 足够地
I don't think he's sufficiently dedicated to stay the course.
我认为他不够坚定,不会坚持到底的。

She has not been sufficiently stretched at school this term.
她本学期功课不太紧张.
suffix(pt.: suffixed, pp.: suffixed, prp.: suffixing, pl.: suffixes)
n. 后缀
A diminutive suffix, word, or name.
微小表微小的后缀、单词或名称

A verbal suffix.
用于构成动词的后缀
suffocate(pt.: suffocated, pp.: suffocated, prp.: suffocating)
a. 使窒息而死

v. (使)窒息而死

vt. 使窒息
I'm suffocating in here; can't we open a few windows?
我觉得这儿很憋气, 咱们开几扇窗户好吗?

The fireman was suffocated by the fumes.
那个消防队员让浓烟憋死了.
suffocating
a. 使人窒息的
The heat was tolerable at night but suffocating during the day.
这种炎热的天气在夜晚尚能忍受,但白天就令人感到呼吸困难。

I'm suffocating in here; can't we open a few windows?
我觉得这儿很憋气, 咱们开几扇窗户好吗?
suffrage(pl.: suffrages)
n. 投票,选举权,参政权
When was universal suffrage introduced in your country?
贵国是什么时候实行普选权的?

The question of woman suffrage sets them at variance.
妇女参政的问题使他们发生争执。
suffuse(pt.: suffused, pp.: suffused, prp.: suffusing)
v. 遍布...,弥漫,充满
A blush suffused his cheeks.
他瞬间满脸通红.

The evening sky was suffused with crimson.
黄昏时分天空红霞灿灿.
sugar(pt.: sugared, pp.: sugared, prp.: sugaring, pl.: sugars)
n. 糖

v. 加糖于
He put some sugar into his coffee.
他往咖啡里加了些糖。

The pill is sugared.
这药丸加上了糖衣。
sugary
a. 含糖的,甜的
暂无例句
suggest(pt.: suggested, pp.: suggested, prp.: suggesting)
v. 建议,提出
His pale face suggests bad health.
他面色苍白,说明他身体不好。

I suggested going for a walk.
我建议去散步。
suggested
暗示的
I suggested putting the matter to a vote, but the chairman demurred to it.
我建议对此事投票表决,但主席表示反对。

The article struck a pessimistic note; it suggested there would be no improvement.
那篇文章不甚乐观, 暗示将无改进.
suggestible
a. 易受影响的
I did many stupid things when I was young and suggestible.
我年轻时受外界的影响做过不少傻事。

She's at a suggestible age.
她处于易受影响的年龄。
suggestion(pl.: suggestions)
n. 建议
Can you give me any suggestion on this matter?
关于这件事,你能给我一些建议吗?

What a ridiculous suggestion!
多么荒唐的建议!
suggestive
a. 提示性的,影射的,暗示的
There is an aroma suggestive of spring flowers in the room.
这房间里有一种香气,使人想起春天的花朵。

He gave her a suggestive glance.
他用挑逗的目光看了她一眼。
suicidal
a. 自杀的,自杀性的,自我毁减的
She's feeling suicidal today.
她今天想自杀.

He was depressed, even suicidal. Even a child knows better.
他很沮丧,甚至想去自杀。这甚至连孩子都知道得更清楚
suicide(pt.: suicided, pp.: suicided, prp.: suiciding, pl.: suicides)
a. 自杀(者)(的)

v.&n. 自杀
She tried to commit suicide, but we saved her life by chance.
她试图自杀,但我们碰巧救了她。

This article discussed the events that led to her suicide.
这篇文章讨论了导致她自杀的一系列事件。
suit(pt.: suited, pp.: suited, prp.: suiting, pl.: suits)
n. 套装,诉讼,请求

v. 适合,取悦,满足
He is wearing a black suit.
他穿着一套黑西装。

I've found a job that suits me down to the ground.
我找到了一份工作,对我再合适不过了。
suitable
a. 合适的,适宜的
What time is suitable for us to meet?
我们什么时候会面合适?

She is suitable for the job.
她适合做这项工作。
suitably
ad. 适当地,相称地
Components must suitably packed for delivery to site.
部件必须适应包装以便运送到目的地。
suitcase(pl.: suitcases)
n. 手提箱
Travelling is difficult when you're encumbered with two small children and a heavy suitcase.
旅行时带着两个孩子和一个沉重的手提箱,真是寸步难行。

The suitcase burst open and its contents rained on the floor.
手提箱裂开了,里面的东西纷纷落在地板上。
suite(pl.: suites)
n. 随员,套房,一组
He brought a three-piece suite.
他买了三件一套的家具。

The suite is for the honeymoon couple.
这套房是为新婚夫妇设的。
suited
适合的
He is better suited to a job with older pupils.
他较适合教小学高年级学生。

The girl is quite suited for the position [work].
这姑娘很适合担任这个职务[这个工作]。
suitor(pl.: suitors)
n. 起诉者,请愿者,求婚者
She refused her suitor.
她拒绝了求婚者。

A Victorian suitor would be expected to satisfy a girl's father that he could support her in the manner to which she was accustomed.
维多利亚时期总是希望求婚者向女方的父亲保证他能供养其女,让她过上和她以往一样的舒适讲究的生活。
sulfa(pl.: sulfas)
a. 磺胺的

n. 磺胺类药物
暂无例句
sulfa drug
磺胺类药
暂无例句
sulfate(pt.: sulfated, pp.: sulfated, prp.: sulfating, pl.: sulfates)
n. 硫酸盐
What color is copper sulfate solution?
硫酸铜溶液是什么颜色?

Barium sulfate is a radiopaque substance.
钡硫酸盐是一种辐射光不能穿透的状之。
sulfur(pt.: sulfured, pp.: sulfured, prp.: sulfuring)
n. 硫
Sulfur can be used to make gunpowder.
硫磺可以用来制造火药。

A sulfide compound containing at least two sulfur atoms per molecule.
多硫化物每个分子中至少含有两个硫原子的一种硫化物
sulk(pt.: sulked, pp.: sulked, prp.: sulking, pl.: sulks)
a. 生气的

v. 不高兴,闷闷不乐,愠怒,生气
He's been sulking for days about being left out of the team.
他嗔怪队里没要他, 连日生著闷气.

She is in the sulks.
她在发脾气;她在生气。
sulky(pl.: sulkies)
a. 生气的(阴沉的)
暂无例句
sullen
a. 愠怒的,沉沉不乐的,阴沉的
She never laughed and became very sullen.
她再也没有笑过,变得郁郁寡欢。

Susan is sullen in the morning because she had not sleep well.
苏珊今天早上郁闷不乐,因为昨晚没睡好。
sullenly
ad. 不高兴地
暂无例句
sullenness
n. 赌气,情绪消沉
暂无例句
Sullivan
萨莉文(人名)
Before Anne Sullivan came to our house, one or two people had told my mother that I was an idiot.
在安妮·莎莉文来到我们家之前,有些人曾对我母亲说过我是个白痴。
sully(pt.: sullied, pp.: sullied, prp.: sullying, pl.: sullies)
v. 沾污,弄脏,弄成无用

n. 污点,脏污
I wouldn't sully my hands by acceptinga bribe.
我决不接受贿赂, 一尘不染.
sulphur
n. 硫
Sulphur can be used to make gunpowder.
硫磺可以用来制造火药。

Sulphur was not identified as an element until1810.
1810年以前还没有认出硫是一种元素。
sulphuric
a. [化](含)硫磺的
暂无例句
sultan(pl.: sultans)
n. 回教君主,土耳其皇帝,鸡
Sultan is sovereign ruler of certain Muslim countries.
苏丹是某些穆斯林国家的最高统治者。
sultry
a. 闷热的
She is a sultry western beauty.
她是位性感的西方美人。

I met her in a sultry summer afternoon.
我在夏天一个闷热的下午遇见了她。
sum(pt.: summed, pp.: summed, prp.: summing, pl.: sums)
n. 总数,全部,概略

v. 总计,概括,合计
I had to spend a large sum of money to get it back.
我得花一大笔钱才把它弄回来。

The sum of 5 and 3 is 8.
五加三的总和是八。
summarily
ad. 概括地,仓促地
暂无例句
summarization
n. 摘要,概要
暂无例句
summarize(pt.: summarized, pp.: summarized, prp.: summarizing)
v. 概述,摘要而言
暂无例句
summary(pl.: summaries)
n. 摘要,概要

a. 摘要的,简略的
Such an offence will lead to a summary fine.
这类过错要当场予以罚款。

Your summary will need fleshing out before you present it.
你的总结需要增加一些具体材料再交出.
summation
n. 总和,和,合计
The exhibition was a summation of his life's work.
这次展览汇集了他一生中典型的作品.

After a dramatic pause, the lawyer finished her summation.
在戏剧性的沉默之后,这位律师作完了她的总述
summer
a. 夏季(的)

n. 夏季,夏天
That was the high summer of English literature.
当时是英国文学的全盛时期。

This city has a music festival every summer.
本市每年举行一次夏季音乐节。
summertime
n. 夏,夏季
暂无例句
summit(pl.: summits)
n. 顶点

n.最高官阶;最高级会议
The Hungarian view is magnificent from the summit of the mountains.
从群山之颠看到的匈牙利景色非常壮丽。

It was a warm climb to the summit.
向顶峰攀登时身上都热起来了。
summon(pt.: summoned, pp.: summoned, prp.: summoning)
v. 召唤,召集,振奋
He summoned his soldiers to fight.
他号召部下战斗。

The shareholders were summoned to a general meeting.
那些股东被召集去叁加股东大会。
summons(pt.: summonsed, pp.: summonsed, prp.: summonsing, pl.: summonses)
n. 召唤,传唤,召集

v. 传唤到法院,唤出,传到
The shareholders were summoned to a general meeting.
那些股东被召集去叁加股东大会。

The debtor was summoned (to appear before the magistrates).
(地方法官)已传唤债务人出庭.
sumptuary
a. 节省费用的
暂无例句
sumptuous
a. 华丽的,奢侈的
The poor girl was astonished by the sumptuous furnishings of the mansion.
这个贫穷的女孩被大厦里的豪华的陈设惊呆了。

Of a sumptuous, costly, or rich variety.
特等的豪华的、昂贵的或多种多样的
sun(pt.: sunned, pp.: sunned, prp.: sunning, pl.: suns)
n. 太阳

vt. 晒太阳
The sun shines brightly.
阳光灿烂。

He sat in a deck-chair sunning himself.
他坐在帆布躺椅上晒太阳.
sunbathe(pt.: sunbathed, pp.: sunbathed, prp.: sunbathing)
n. 日光浴
He have a habit of sunbathe for two hours a day.
他习惯每天做两小时日光浴。

The pool is surrounded by sunbathe.
水池四周都是进行日光浴的人。
sunbeam(pl.: sunbeams)
n. 日光
My son is really a sunbeam.
我儿子真是一个快乐的人。

We can see many molecules flying in the air when a sunbeam penetrated the dark room.
当一束光线穿进暗淡的房间时,我们可以看到空气中有许多小颗粒在飞舞。
sunburn(pt.: sunburned, pp.: sunburned, prp.: sunburning, pl.: sunburns)
n. 日灼,晒伤

v. 晒黑
Browned by the sun; sunburned.
晒黑的被太阳晒成棕色的;晒黑的

Can you give me something for sunburn?
能否给我治太阳炙伤的药?
sunburnt
a. 晒黑的
His hard hands and sinewy sunburnt limbs told of labor and endurance.
他粗糙的双手,被太阳哂得发黑的健壮四肢,均表明他十分辛勤,非常耐劳。
sundae
n. 圣代冰淇淋
暂无例句
Sunday
n. 星期日
Christians go to church on Sundays.
基督教徒每个星期日到教堂去做礼拜。

Sunday is my rest day.
星期日是我休息的日子。
sunder(pt.: sundered, pp.: sundered, prp.: sundering)
v. 切开,分离
The boat was sundered by the rock.
船被岩石撞碎了。
sundew
n. 毛毯苔
暂无例句
sundial
n. 日规,日昝仪
暂无例句
sundown
n. 日落
It is getting along toward sundown.
快到日落的时候了。
sundries
杂货,杂物,杂项
My expenses claim includes 15 for sundries.
我的报销申请中包括 15 英镑杂项支出.

She invited all and sundry to her party.
她邀请所有的人都来参加聚会.
sundry(pl.: sundries)
n. 杂物,杂事
They prepared rice, flour and sundry other items of food for the poor.
他们为穷人准备了米,面及其它各种食物。

We can see the rich man on sundry occasions.
我们能在各种场合见到那个富豪。
sunflower(pl.: sunflowers)
n. 向日葵
Sunflowers are large flowers with yellow petals.
向日葵是长着黄色花瓣的大花。

The bird pecked seeds out of the sunflower.
那只鸟用喙从向日葵中啄出种的。
sung
sing的过去分词
The last verse will be sung in unison.
歌词的最后部分要齐唱。

Have you heard the opera sung in French?
你听过用法语唱的这场歌剧吗?
sunglasses
n. 墨镜(太阳镜)
暂无例句
sunken
v. 使...下沉(降,挖,打进,丧失,不重视)
Valuable raw materials were salvaged (from the sunken freighter).
(从沉船中)打捞起许多贵重的原料.

Either of two usually sunken shelters at the side of a field where the players stay while not on the field.
球员休息处运动场边稍低于地面的两个掩体之一,球员不上场时在此处休息
sunlight
n. 日光,阳光
Don't read in the sunlight.
别在阳光下看书。

The sunlight was reflected in the water.
日光由水面反射出来。
sunlit
a. 被日光照射了的,阳光照射的
暂无例句
sunny
a. 阳光充足的,睛朗的,明媚的
It is sunny today.
今天天气晴朗。

Sunny weather alternated with rain.
天气晴雨相间。
sunrise(pl.: sunrises)
n. 日出
The beauty of the sunrise is beyond description.
日出的美景难以描述。

The town came to life after sunrise.
日出之后,这个市镇变得充满生气。
sunroof(pl.: sunroofs)
n. 汽车顶蓬上可开合以透空气与光的孔
暂无例句
sunset(pl.: sunsets)
n. 日落
The sunset is gorgeous.
落日辉煌。

The wind was strong all day, but it moderated after sunset.
风猛烈地刮了一整天后,日落后变小了。
sunshine
n. 阳光
I was sitting in the garden enjoying the sunshine.
我坐在庭院里享受明媚的阳光。

The baby has brought some sunshine into their life.
孩子给他们的生活带来了几分快乐。
suntan
n. 晒黑,卡其色军服
暂无例句
sunup
n. 日出
暂无例句
sup
v. 啜,尝

vi. 供给晚饭
They supped on bread and cheese.
他们吃面包和奶酪当晚餐。

Come on, sup up your tea.
来, 把茶喝了吧.
super
a. 超级的,极好的
I'll be a super secretary for you.
我将成为你极好的秘书。

I bought some pomegranates in the super market.
我在超市上买了一些石榴。
superannuated
a. 老朽的,退休的
Are you still riding that superannuated old bike?
你还骑那辆老掉牙的自行车吗?
superb
a. 极好的
I like our country's superb view.
我喜欢我们国家壮丽的景色。

The sports facilities are superb in this city.
这个城市的运动设施是一流的。
superbly
ad. 壮丽地(最上等地)
暂无例句
supercilious
a. 目中无人的,高傲的
Affecting an attitude of disdain or conceit; haughty and supercilious.
傲慢的摆出轻蔑或自满的样子的;高傲且盛气凌人的

The shop assistant was very supercilious towards me when I asked for some help.
我要买东西招呼售货员时,那个售货员对我不屑一顾。
superclass
超类
暂无例句
supercomputer
n. 巨型电子计算机
暂无例句
superficial
a. 表面的,肤浅的
He is too superficial to appreciate great literature like this.
他太肤浅,无法欣赏这类文学巨著。

Superficial scratches can be easily removed.
表面的划痕很容易擦掉。
superficially
ad. 表面地(表面上)
暂无例句
superfluity(pl.: superfluities)
n. 多余,过剩
The teacher pruned the student's article of its superfluities.
老师删去这个学生文章中的多余内容。
superfluous
a. 多余的
He has already been told, so our comments are superfluous.
早就有人同他说过,所以我们的意见是多余的。

A superfluous word or phrase.
冗词多余的词或短语
superhigh frequency
超高频
暂无例句
superhighway
n. 超级高速公路
A superhighway will be constructed next year.
明年将要修建一条超级高速公路。

Streams of cars were belting along the superhighway.
川流不息的车辆在高速公路上飞驰。
superimpose(pt.: superimposed, pp.: superimposed, prp.: superimposing)
vt. 重叠(安装,添加)
暂无例句
superintend(pt.: superintended, pp.: superintended, prp.: superintending)
v. 指挥,管理,监督
He was appointed to superintend the toy department.
他获任玩具部的负责人。

The manager is superintending the staff's work.
经理正在监督工人的工作。
superintendent(pl.: superintendents)
n. 监督人,管理人,所长
"I hope he went fishing and comes back tomorrow, but I wouldn't bet my paycheck on it, " said state police superintendent Clinton Pagano….
州警察局长帕加诺说,"我希望他钓鱼去了,明天就回来。但是我可不愿意拿我的薪水打赌(并无十分把握)。"……
superior(pl.: superiors)
n. 长者,高手

a. 上好的,出众的,高傲的
He smiled a superior smile as he drove past in his expensive new car.
他开着那辆豪华的新车驶过时,傲慢的微微一笑。

He always does what his superiors tell him.
他惟上级之命是从。
superiority
n. 优越性,优势
British-born American anthropologist whose books, such as The Natural Superiority of Women(1953), helped popularize anthropology.
蒙塔古,阿什利生于1905英裔美国人类学家,其著作如女性的自然优越性(1953年),促进了人类学的普及

Superiority in weight, force, importance, or influence.
优势重量、力量、重要性或影响力方面的优势
superlative(pl.: superlatives)
a. 最上的,无比的,过度的

n. 最高级的言辞,极致,完璧
暂无例句
superman(pl.: supermen)
n. 超人
He's a kind of intellectual superman.
他是智力超常的人.
supermarket(pl.: supermarkets)
n. 超级市场
The supermarket sells goods of all descriptions.
超级市场销售各种货物。

The supermarket rejected all spotted apples.
超级市场丢弃了所有的烂苹果。
supernal
a. 天堂的,天上的
暂无例句
supernatural
a. 超自然的,神奇的
An image of a female supernatural being; an idol.
女性偶象一超自然的女性偶象;偶象

The system of thought holding that all phenomena can be explained in terms of natural causes and laws without attributing moral, spiritual, or supernatural significance to them.
自然主义伦理学的观点认为所有的现象都可以不用归于道理上的,精神上的及超自然的重要性而被解释为自然起因和法则
supernova(pl.: supernovas)
n. [天]超新星
暂无例句
supernumerary(pl.: supernumeraries)
n. 多余的人或物,冗员
暂无例句
superorganism
n. [生]超个体(指群居昆虫等的群体)
暂无例句
superpower
n. 超级大国
The superpowers are unlikely to disarm completely.
超级大国不太可能彻底裁军.

The superpowers are putting the arms race into reverse.
超级大国正在把军备竞赛转换成相继裁军。
superscript
上标
Different words with the same spelling are distinguished in this dictionary by superscript numbers.
本词典在同形异义词的右上角标注数字以资区别.

A mark used as a superscript to indicate the first derivative of a variable.
撇号置于右上角的符号,用以标明变量的第一个导数
supersede(pt.: superseded, pp.: superseded, prp.: superseding)
v. 代替,取代
Motorways have largely superseded ordinary roads for long-distance travel.
高速公路多已取代了普通公路.

Will factory workers be entirely superseded by machines one day?
工人将来能完全由机器取代吗?
superset
超集,扩展集
暂无例句
supersonic
a. 超音波的
Have you taken supersonic aircraft?
你坐过超音速飞机吗?

The physics of supersonic flight.
超音速飞行的物理性质
superstar
n. 超级明星
The newspaper puff up that new athlete into a superstar
报界把那个新运动员吹捧成为超级明星。

That superstar wrestling really turn me on.
那种摔跤超级明星赛我的确很感兴趣。
superstition(pl.: superstitions)
n. 迷信
It's a common superstition that black cats are unlucky.
认为黑猫不吉利,这是一种普遍的迷信思想。

Frightened or intimidated by superstition.
(因迷信而)恐惧被迷信吓倒或胆怯的
superstitious
a. 迷信的
He has a superstitious thought that black cat are unlucky.
他有一种迷信的想法认为黑猫不吉祥。

I always put my left shoe on first; I'm superstitious (about it).
我穿鞋总是先左後右, 我是很迷信(这件事)的.
superstructure
n. 上部构造,建筑物,上层构造
The frame or body of a ship, exclusive of masts, engines, or superstructure.
船壳,船体船的框架或主体,不包括桅杆、发动机和上层建筑

A superstructure at the stern of a ship.
船楼,艉位于船尾部的上层结构
superuser
超级用户
暂无例句
supervise(pt.: supervised, pp.: supervised, prp.: supervising)
v. 监督,管理,指导
The chief clerk supervises the work of the department.
文书组长负责监督该部门的工作.

I supervised the workers loading the lorry.
我监督工人把货物装上卡车.
supervision
n. 监督,管理
Children should not be left to play without supervision.
孩子玩的时候不能无人照看。

This drug should only be taken under the supervision of a doctor.
此药须遵医嘱服用。
supervisor(pl.: supervisors)
n. 监督人, 管理人, 检查员, 督学, 主管人,导师
The university students handed in their essays to their supervisor.
大学生们把文章交给导师审阅。

The supervisor always start his new employee on the lobster shift.
领导总是让刚开始工作的新职员值夜班。
supervisory
管理的,监控的
In telephony, the use of tones to transmit supervisory, address and alerting signals over a circuit.
在电话技术中,利用音调在电路中传送监控、地址和报警信号的做法。
supine
a. 仰卧的(掌心向上的,因循的)
暂无例句
supper(pl.: suppers)
n. 晚餐
Have you had your supper?
你吃过晚饭了吗?

We had a buffet supper last evening.
昨天晚上,我们吃了一次自助晚餐。
suppertime
n. 晚饭时间
暂无例句
supplant(pt.: supplanted, pp.: supplanted, prp.: supplanting)
v. 排挤,取代

vt. (用策略等)替换
She has been supplanted by another in his affections.
他爱上了另一个人,不再爱她了。

The party leader has been supplanted by his rival.
那位政党领导已被他的对手取而代之了。
supple(pt.: suppled, pp.: suppled, prp.: suppling)
a. 柔软的,逢迎的,顺从的
Exercise keeps you supple.
经常锻炼可使身体灵活。

She has a supple mind.
她头脑灵活。
supplement
n. 补充物,增刊

v. 补充,增补
I supplement my scholarship by working in the evening.
我除了享受奖学金外还打夜工以增加收入。

The money I got was a useful supplement to my ordinary income.
我得到的那笔钱是很管用的外快。
supplemental
a. 补充的,增补的
暂无例句
supplementary(pl.: supplementaries)
a. 补充的,附加的
A supplementary grant may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
委员会可能酌情追加一笔补助金.

A supplementary set of keys, usually numerical and arranged like a calculator, added to a keyboard.
一组增设的键盘,通常是数字型的,其排列方式与计算器的排列方式相似,附设在主键盘上。
suppliant(pl.: suppliants)
a. 哀恳的
He asked for help in a suppliant attitude.
他以恳求的态度要我帮忙。

He knelt as a suppliant at the altar.
他跪在祭坛前祈祷。
supplicant
n. 乞求者,恳求者
暂无例句
supplicate(pt.: supplicated, pp.: supplicated, prp.: supplicating)
v. 恳求,乞求
He supplicates me to help.
他向我求助。

She supplicated for pardon.
她恳求原谅。
supplier
n. 供给的人,供给国,承制厂商
The equipment must be bought from a supplier approved by the company.
设备必须从公司认可的供应商那里购买。

If the goods I ordered don't arrive tomorrow, I'll have to contact the supplier and chase them up.
如果我们订的货物明天还不到,我得与供货商联系,催促他们快办。
supplies
物资,贮藏量
At any rate, the medical supplies will reach you within a week.
无论如何, 医疗物资会在一周内到达。

The merchant supplies goods to them.
商人向他们供应货物。
supply
n. 补给,供给

v. 补给,供给
The merchant supplies goods to them.
商人向他们供应货物。

The supply ships travelled in convoy.
补给船结队航行.
support(pt.: supported, pp.: supported, prp.: supporting, pl.: supports)
n. 支持,援助,供养

vt. 支援,帮助,支持
He needs a high income to support such a large family.
他需要有高收入才能供养得起这样一个大家庭。

Which football team do you support?
你支持哪个足球队?
supporter(pl.: supporters)
n. 支持者
The government's supporters welcomed the new law.
拥护政府的人都欢迎新颁布的法规。

One that promotes, especially an active supporter or advocate.
促进者促进的人,尤指活跃的支持者或倡导者
supporters
支持者,载体
The speaker's supporters were planted in the audience and applauded loudly.
听众中安插了演讲人的支持者;他们使劲给他鼓掌。

They are mobilizing their supporters to vote at the election.
他们正在组织其支持者向他们拉选票。
supporting
a. 次要的,辅助性的
The government should not waste money supporting lame ducks.
政府不应浪费资金去扶持那些无望的企业.

The top portion of the front part of an automobile body, supporting the windshield and dashboard.
外壳罩汽车车体前部的顶部,用以支撑挡风玻璃和遮泥板
supportive
a. 支持的
She has been very supportive during my illness.
我患病期间她帮了我很大忙。

The author dedicated her new book to her supportive family.
这位作家将她的新书献给支持她的家庭。
suppose(pt.: supposed, pp.: supposed, prp.: supposing)
v. 推想,假设,以为,认为

应该,获准(be suppose to),让(虚拟语气)
We suppose that the situation will improve.
我们认为形势会好转。

Creation supposes a creator.
有了创造者,才能有创造。
supposed
v. 假定(必须以...为条件)

a. 想象上的
The supposed beggar was really a police officer in disguise.
那个众人眼中的乞丐,其实是化了装的警察。

We are supposed to dress up as movie characters for the party, what a novel idea!
我们在晚会上要装扮得像电影中的角色,这是一个多么新奇的主意啊!
supposedly
ad. 想来(恐怕,按照推测)
This picture is supposedly worth more than a million pounds.
这幅画大概值一百万镑以上.

Supposedly, she's a rich woman.
看上去她是一个有钱的女人。
supposing
n. 假如,去...吧,不妨...吧
Supposing we sign the contract tomorrow.
让我们明天就签约吧。

Supposing that there is no pure water; what shall we drink?
假如没有纯净的水,人们喝什么?
supposition
n. 想像,推测,推想
We must not condemn her on pure supposition.
我们不能单凭猜测就谴责她。

Our suppositions were fully confirmed.
我们猜测的事实已全部证实。
supposititious
a. 假想的
暂无例句
suppress(pt.: suppressed, pp.: suppressed, prp.: suppressing)
v. 镇压,使...止住,禁止
All these movements were suppressed by the warlord government.
所有这些运动都受到军阀政府的镇压。

The revolt was suppressed in a matter of hours.
叛乱在几小时之内就镇压下去了。
suppression
n. 抑压,镇压,抑制
Suppression of the immune response, as by drugs or radiation, in order to prevent the rejection of grafts or transplants or control autoimmune diseases.
免疫抑制通过药物或放射治疗实现的对免疫反应的抑制,目的在于阻止对移植物或移植的排斥或者来控制自身免疫病

A tribunal formerly held in the Roman Catholic Church and directed at the suppression of heresy.
宗教法庭曾设于罗马天主教堂的法庭,目的是对异教进行压制
suppurate(pt.: suppurated, pp.: suppurated, prp.: suppurating)
v. 生脓,化脓,流脓
暂无例句
supremacy
n. 至高,主权
That country achieved military supremacy over neighbouring countries.
那个国家获得了超越邻边国家的军事优势。

They challenged that company's supremacy in the field of electronics.
他们挑战那家公司在电子学领域中占据的领先地位。
supreme
a. 最高的
It was the supreme moment in his life.
那是他一生中最重要的时刻。

The general was girded with the supreme power.
将军被授予最高权力。
Supreme Court
最高法院
Some criticized Clinton's move as"a slap in the face of the black community."Others said President Bush showed more guts when he stuck with Clarence Thomas during his Supreme Court nomination fight.
有些人批评克林顿的做法是“对所有黑人的污辱。”另一些人说布什总统在支持托马斯争取最高法院提名时,表现了更大的魄力。

The Supreme Court gave a fair trial to the case.
最高法院对这一案件作出了公正的审判。
supremely
ad. 无上地, 崇高地
暂无例句
surcease(pt.: surceased, pp.: surceased, prp.: surceasing)
n. 停止,完结
暂无例句
surcharge(pt.: surcharged, pp.: surcharged, prp.: surcharging)
n. 装载过多,额外费
They've surcharged us 10% on the price of the holiday because of a rise in air fares.
因飞机票涨价, 他们在度假费用中向我们增收了10%附加费.
sure
a. 确信,必然的,必定的

ad. 当然,确实地,无疑地
She is sure to pass the examination.
她一定会通过考试。

He is clever, to be sure, but not very hard-working.
他聪明是聪明,但是不怎么勤奋。
surefire
a. 一定会发生的,定成功的
暂无例句
surely
ad. 的确地,安全地
You're surely not asking 40 for this book?' Yes it's cheap at the price!'
`这本书你绝不会要价40英镑吧?'`是40英镑--物有所值啊!'

That's wrong, surely.
这显然是错的。
sureness
n. 千真万确,确实
Sureness of occurrence or result; inevitability.
必然发生或结局的确定性;必然性
surf(pt.: surfed, pp.: surfed, prp.: surfing)
n. 海浪

vi. 冲浪
If the waves are big enough, we'll go surfing.
如果浪够大的话,我们就去冲浪。

They were splashing about in the surf.
他们在拍岸的浪花中戏水。
surface(pt.: surfaced, pp.: surfaced, prp.: surfacing, pl.: surfaces)
n. 表面,平面

a. 表面的,肤浅的

v. 使...成平面,被露出来,在表面工作
Beneath that apparently calm surface is a man of fierce temper.
文静的外表掩盖着的是一个火暴脾气的人。

The surface of the lake is quite still.
湖面相当平静。
surface tension
n. 表面张力
暂无例句
surfeit(pt.: surfeited, pp.: surfeited, prp.: surfeiting)
n. 过食

v. 使腻,吃过份
A surfeit of rich food is bad for you.
多吃油腻食物对身体有害。

There has been a surfeit of plays about divorce on the TV recently.
最近有关离婚的电视剧太多了。
surfer
n. 冲浪者
暂无例句
surfing
n. 冲浪运动
If the waves are big enough, we'll go surfing.
如果浪够大的话,我们就去冲浪。

They were splashing about in the surf.
他们在拍岸的浪花中戏水。
surge(pt.: surged, pp.: surged, prp.: surging, pl.: surges)
n. 巨涌,汹涌,澎湃

v. 汹涌,澎湃
Anger surged up within him.
怒火在他心中燃烧。

The crowd surged past him.
人们从他身边涌过。
surgeon(pl.: surgeons)
n. 外科医生
The surgeon asked him if he felt nervous.
外科医生问他是否感到紧张。

The surgeon is performing a delicate operation.
那位外科医生正在做一个很精细的手术。
surgery(pl.: surgeries)
n. 外科,外科手术
He underwent open-heart surgery.
他接受了体外循环心脏手术。

We built ourselves a new surgery.
我们给自己建了一间新的外科手术室。
surgical
a. 外科的,外科医生的,手术上的
The doctor performs operations with sterilized surgical instruments.
医生用消过毒的外科手术器械做手术。

The hospital imported some surgical instruments.
医院进口了一些外科器械。
surly
a. 不和蔼的,板著面孔的,粗声暴气的
Don't look so surly!
别那么横眉立目的!

Surly the most sensible thing would be to stay away from the case.
肯定地说,最合理的做法就是远离这个箱子。
surmise(pt.: surmised, pp.: surmised, prp.: surmising, pl.: surmises)
n. 推测

v. 推测,臆测
Your first surmise was right.
你第一次猜得对。

We surmised that he must have had an accident.
我们猜想他一定出事了。
surmount(pt.: surmounted, pp.: surmounted, prp.: surmounting)
v. 克服,越过
I think most of these obstacles can be surmounted.
我认为这些障碍大多数都是可以克服的。

Hard to traverse, climb, or surmount.
难攀登的,陡峭的难以通过、攀登或克服的
surname(pt.: surnamed, pp.: surnamed, prp.: surnaming, pl.: surnames)
n. 姓
What is your surname?
你的姓是什么?

Just call me by my surname, cut out the Mr.
就叫我的姓吧,去掉先生二字。
surpass(pt.: surpassed, pp.: surpassed, prp.: surpassing)
v. 超越,凌驾,胜过
Men surpass women in strength.
男人比女人力气大。

Effort or ambition to equal or surpass another.
竞争,好胜心争取赶上或超过另一个的努力或野心
surplus(pl.: surpluses)
a. 多余的,过剩的

n. 过剩,剩余物,盈余,顺差
We are giving away all our surplus apples.
我们准备把多余的苹果全部送人。

Mexico has a large surplus of oil.
墨西哥有大量过剩的石油。
surprise(pt.: surprised, pp.: surprised, prp.: surprising, pl.: surprises)
n. 惊奇

v. 使惊奇
It was a pleasant surprise to learn of her marriage.
得知她结婚是件令人惊喜的事。

The news greatly surprised them.
这消息使他们大为吃惊。
surprised
a. 感到惊讶的

vbl. 感到惊讶
In fact I'm rather surprised you haven't done so already.
你还没有这样做,我实在感到惊讶。

The news greatly surprised them.
这消息使他们大为吃惊。
surprising
a. 令人惊讶的
It's surprising: they lost!
他们竟然失败了,真没想到!

Well, that's very surprising.
唷,这真是叫人吃惊。
surprisingly
ad. 惊人地(意外地)
Swans are surprisingly awkward on land.
天鹅在陆地上笨得出奇.

He's surprisingly sprightly for an old man.
他这把年纪了, 还这麽精神, 真了不起.
surreal
a. 不现实的,梦幻的,怪异的,可怕的
Meeting you here like this is positively surreal!
像这样与你在此相逢真好比一场梦!

Under the influence of the drug my mind was filled with surreal images.
我受了麻醉药的刺激, 头脑里充满了稀奇古怪的幻觉.
surrealist
n. 超现实主义者
The lexicon of surrealist art.
超现实主义艺术的词汇
surrender(pt.: surrendered, pp.: surrendered, prp.: surrendering, pl.: surrenders)
v. 投降,让与,屈服
They surrendered to the enemy.
他们向敌人投降了。

We would rather die than surrender.
我们宁死而不投降。
surreptitious
a. 鬼鬼祟祟的,保密的
Characterized by stealth; surreptitious.
秘密的偷偷摸摸的;鬼鬼祟祟的

His surreptitious behaviour naturally aroused suspicion.
他那鬼鬼祟祟的行为自然引起了旁人的怀疑。
surrey(pl.: surreys)
n. <美>(四轮双座通常有篷的)萨里式游览马车
The girl went to the museum by a surrey.
那个女孩坐着一辆四轮双座轻便马车去博物馆了。

Surrey scored only200 runs and had to follow on.
萨里只得了200分,只好继续击球。
surrogate
n. 代理,代理人,代用品
Fiction is a poor surrogate for real experience.
小说中的事远逊於实际体验.
surround(pt.: surrounded, pp.: surrounded, prp.: surrounding, pl.: surrounds)
n. 环绕物

v. 包围,环绕
We are surrounded by dangers.
我们的处境危机四伏。

Trees surround the pond.
树木围绕著池塘.
surrounding(pl.: surroundings)
a. 周围的

n. 环境,周围的事物
The surrounding villages have been absorbed by/into the growing city.
周围的村庄已经并入了那不断扩展的城市.

Gradually the surrounding farmland turned residential.
周围的农田渐渐变成了住宅区。
surroundings
n. 周围的事物,环境
Animals in zoos are not in their natural surroundings.
动物园里的动物不是生活在自然环境中。

We are living in pleasant surroundings.
我们生活在舒适的环境中。
surveillance
n. 监视,监督
The act of observing closely or the condition of being closely observed; surveillance.
密切注视密切注视的行为或被密切注视的状态;监视

The act or a period of observing; surveillance.
观察;警戒观察或监视的行为或时间
survey(pt.: surveyed, pp.: surveyed, prp.: surveying, pl.: surveys)
n. 纵览,视察,测量

v. 审视,视察,通盘考虑,调查
We stood on the top of the mountain and surveyed the countryside.
我们站在山顶上,眺望乡村。

This survey is the work of a real professional.
这份调查是真正内行人做的.
surveying
n. (土地)测量
A line established by sighting in surveying a tract of land.
横断线在测量一块土地时通过目视确定的线

An instrument used in surveying, consisting of100 linked pieces of iron or steel and measuring66 feet(20.1 meters).
测链测量用的一种工具,包含有100个相连的钢铁环,长66英尺(20。1米)
surveyor(pl.: surveyors)
n. 测量员(检查员)
A small flag for marking a position, used especially by surveyors or soldiers.
测量旗用来标记位置的小旗,尤用于测量员或战士

The surveyor went over the house thoroughly and advised us not to buy it.
房屋鉴定人彻底察看了房子以後, 劝我们不要买.
survival(pl.: survivals)
n. 生存
That fashion is a survival from the 1930s.
那种时装是三十年代的遗风。

The miraculous survival of some people in the air crash was widely reported by the press.
空难事件中有些人大难不死被新闻界广泛报导。
survive(pt.: survived, pp.: survived, prp.: surviving)
v. 生存,生还
The human race cannot survive.
人类不能继续生存。

In the jungle, they were driven to extremes in order to survive.
在丛林中, 他们为了生存被迫采取极端行动.
survivor(pl.: survivors)
n. 幸存者
He is the only survivor of the plane crash.
他是那次飞机失事唯一的幸存者。

The sole survivor of the crash was a little boy.
这次撞车事故的唯一幸存者是一个小男孩。
Susan
n. 苏珊(女子名)
Susan is in a thoughtful mood.
苏珊心事重重。

Susan seems very quiet, but make no mistake (about it), she has a terrible temper!
苏珊样子很文静, 可别产生误会, 她脾气坏极了!
susceptibility(pl.: susceptibilities)
n. 感受性,感情
Susceptibility to bribery or corruption, as in the use of a position of trust for dishonest gain.
甘受贿赂,贪污腐化易受贿赂或腐败的影响性,如在使用不诚实的收益的信托状况时

The state of being predisposed; tendency, inclination, or susceptibility.
倾向倾向于…的状态;趋势;倾向或敏感性
susceptible
n. 易受影响者,易受感染者

a. 易受影响的,易感动的,容许
The plant is not susceptible to disease.
这种植物不容易受病害侵袭。

He's so susceptible that she easily gained his affection.
他易受感情影响,所以她很轻易就得到了他的爱。
sushi
n. 寿司
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suspect
n. 嫌疑犯

a. 令人怀疑的,不可信的

v. 怀疑,猜想
She has more intelligence than we suspected her to possess.
她的智慧比我们猜想的要高。

They suspected an ambush.
他们怀疑有埋伏。
suspend(pt.: suspended, pp.: suspended, prp.: suspending)
v. 推迟,悬(浮),挂,暂停,取消

vi. 吊,悬浮

vt. 悬,挂,吊,暂停,中止
The policeman was suspended while the complaint was investigated.
因该警察遭投诉,在调查期间已令其暂停职务。

A curved or sharply bent device, usually of metal, used to catch, drag, suspend, or fasten something else.
钩呈曲线形或急剧弯曲的金属装置,用于抓、拉、挂或固定其他东西
suspended
a. 被暂时搁置的
His license was suspended for six months.
他的执照被吊销6个月。

The driver's certificate was suspended by the police.
这个司机的驾驶执照被警察吊销了。
suspender(pl.: suspenders)
n. 吊的人,袜吊,吊裤带
Some boys wear suspenders to keep their trousers up.
有些孩子使用背带来吊住裤子。
suspense
n. 悬疑,焦虑,悬念
Don't keep us in suspense any longer!
别再让我们着急了!

We waited in great suspense for the doctor's diagnosis.
我们焦急万分地等候医生做出诊断。
suspense account
暂记帐户
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suspension(pl.: suspensions)
n. 悬挂,未决,中止
The headmaster has made a decision of suspension of a pupil from school.
校长已经做出对一名学生停学处分的决定。

She appealed against her suspension.
她对被停职一事已经上诉。
suspension bridge
n. 悬桥(吊桥)
And the suspension bridge from hanging vines.
悬索桥受到了悬挂着的藤的启发。
suspicion(pt.: suspicioned, pp.: suspicioned, prp.: suspicioning, pl.: suspicions)
n. 猜疑,怀疑
The talks have resulted in a lessening of suspicion.
谈话消减了彼此的怀疑。

They had an uneasy suspicion that all was not well.
他们有一种令人不安的猜疑,所有的事都不太妙。
suspicious
a. 怀疑的
His strange behavior made the police suspicious.
他不寻常的举止引起了警察的怀疑。

Two suspicious characters were brought in.
逮捕了两名嫌疑犯.
suspiciously
ad. 猜疑地,可疑地
The customs officer inspected my passport suspiciously.
海关官员颇为怀疑地检查了我的护照.

The aforementioned (person/persons) was/were acting suspiciously.
前面所述的人行动可疑.
sustain(pt.: sustained, pp.: sustained, prp.: sustaining)
v. 承受,支持,经受,维持
The foundations were not strong enough to sustain the weight of the house.
这地基不够牢固,无法承受房屋的重量。

Hope alone sustained him in his struggle.
在奋斗中,只有希望支持着他。
sustained
a. 持久的,经久不衰的
A system of physical conditioning designed to enhance circulatory and respiratory efficiency that involves vigorous, sustained exercise, such as jogging, swimming, or cycling, thereby improving the body's utilization of oxygen.
有氧健身法旨在增强循环和呼吸功效的生理调节体系,包括有力的、持久的锻炼,例如慢跑、游泳或骑自行车,从而提高肌体对氧气的利用

The court sustained his claim that the contract was illegal.
法庭确认他的要求正当,宣布该合同不合法。
sustenance
n. 生计,食物
She is weak from lack of sustenance.
她因缺乏营养而虚弱。

There's not much sustenance in a glass of orange squash.
一杯橙汁饮料没有什么营养。
suture(pt.: sutured, pp.: sutured, prp.: suturing)
n. 缝合,缝合处,缝合用的线

v. 缝合
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svelte
a. 苗条的, 体态娇美的
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swab(pt.: swabbed, pp.: swabbed, prp.: swabbing)
擦净
Little Tom swabbed up the gravy with crusty bread.
小汤姆用硬面包把肉汁抹得干干净净。
swag(pt.: swagged, pp.: swagged, prp.: swagging)
n. 摇动(松垂,挠度,洼地)

vt 摇动(松垂,挠度,洼地)
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swagger(pt.: swaggered, pp.: swaggered, prp.: swaggering)
v. 大摇大摆地走
Don't swagger (around) just because you got the job.
别因为得到了这份工作就得意忘形.

He took his prize and swaggered back to his seat.
他领奖後洋洋得意地回到自己的座位上.
swain(pl.: swains)
n. 情郎,乡下的年轻人
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swallow
n. 燕子

vt. 吞下,咽下,忍受

vi. 咽口水
She was swallowed up by the crowd and we lost sight of her.
她淹没在人群之中,我们看不到她了。

There are many swallows flying in the sky.
天空中有许多燕子。
swam
v. 游泳
As he swam, he thrashed the water with his hand.
他游泳时用手拍打水。

Swam downriver; a downriver canoe race.
向下游游泳;顺流独木舟赛
swamp(pt.: swamped, pp.: swamped, prp.: swamping, pl.: swamps)
n. 沼泽,湿地

v. 淹没,陷于沼泽
The heavy rain has turned the small garden into a swamp.
大雨使这小花园变成了一块沼泽地。

In the swamp we were beset by mosquitoes.
我们在沼泽地受到蚊子的围攻。
swampland
n. 沼泽地(低湿地)
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swampy
a. 沼泽的,沼泽多的,湿地的
Full of or resembling mire; swampy.
沼泽般的充满了淤泥的或似沼泽的;泥沼的

Low, flat, swampy land; a bog or marsh.
沼泽低平的沼泽地;泥塘或湿地
swan
n. 天鹅

vi. 闲荡,游荡
A black swan is rare.
黑天鹅很稀有。

The swan sings when death comes.
死期来到,天鹅歌声美妙。
swank(pt.: swanked, pp.: swanked, prp.: swanking)
v. 夸耀,炫耀
Don't be such a swank!
别那麽招摇!

She's swanking just because they said her essay was the best.
皆因人称她的文章最好, 她就忘乎所以了.
Swansea
斯旺西[英国威尔士南部港市](西格拉摩根郡首府)
A borough of southern Wales west-northwest of Cardiff. It is an industrial port on Swansea Bay, an inlet of the Bristol Channel. Population, 188,500.
斯旺西威尔士南部市镇,位于卡迪夫西北偏西。是布里斯托尔海峡的小海湾斯旺西湾的一个工业港口。人口188,500
swap(pt.: swapped, pp.: swapped, prp.: swapping, pl.: swaps)
v.&n. 交换

vt. 交换,用...作交易
As you like my dress and I like yours, shall we do a swap?
既然你喜欢我的连衣裙而我也喜欢你的,咱们交换好吗?

They swapped (ie told each other) stories about their army days.
他们互相讲述了他们在军队中的经历.
swarm
n. 蜂窝

v. 云集、充满
He has received a swarm of letters.
他已经收到了一大批信件。

The crowd swarmed out of the cinema after the film ended.
电影结束后,人们从电影院蜂拥而出。
swarming
分蜂群

群飞

分蜂

群居
The crowd was swarming out through the gates.
人群一窝蜂地从出口涌出.

The beach was swarming with bathers.
海滩上挤满了游泳的人.
swarthy
a. 黑黝黝的,浅黑的
She has a swarthy complexion.
她的肤色黝黑。
swathe(pt.: swathed, pp.: swathed, prp.: swathing)
v. 紧绑
The farmer cut a swathe in the field with his scythe.
农夫用镰刀在地里刈出一条路来。
sway(pt.: swayed, pp.: swayed, prp.: swaying)
n. 摇,影响力,支配

v. 使摇动,支配
His power sways the world.
他称霸天下。

The branches of the trees were swaying in the wind.
树枝在风中摇晃。
swear(pt.: swore, pp.: sworn, prp.: swearing)
v. 发誓,宣誓,咒骂
They swore an oath to carry out their duties faithfully.
他们发誓要忠实履行自己的职责。

I swore her to secrecy about what I had told her.
我要她起誓对我告诉她的事保守秘密。
sweat(pt.: sweat, pp.: sweat, prp.: sweating)
n. 汗

v. 出汗
I really sweated over my last essay.
我的确下功夫写了上次那篇文章。

I am sweating all over.
我浑身上下大汗淋漓。
sweatband
n. (运动时系在额上或手腕上的)吸汗巾
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sweater(pl.: sweaters)
n. 毛衣
I had to put on a sweater since it was raining hard outside.
外面在下雨,我不得不套上一件厚运动衫。

This sweater washes well.
这件套头毛衣耐洗.
sweatshop(pl.: sweatshops)
n. 血汗工厂(工作条件恶劣而工资低的)
暂无例句
sweaty
a. 汗流浃背的,热得令人发汗的
暂无例句
Swede
n. 瑞典人

n. 瑞典甘蓝,一种黄色大头菜
He is a Swede.
他是瑞典人。

The Swede would answer with pride: "Both, sir! " For many days this practice continued.
瑞典人会骄傲地答道:“两次,长官。”这样的练习进行了好多天。
Sweden
n. 瑞典
He was born in Sweden.
他出生于瑞典。

Sweden has frontiers with Norway and Finland.
瑞典与挪威和芬兰接壤。
Swedish
n. 瑞典人,瑞典语

a. 瑞典的,瑞典人的,瑞典语的
She can understands Swedish quite well.
她懂瑞典语。

Swedish director whose critically acclaimed films, such as The Silence(1963) and Fanny and Alexander(1983), are characterized by slow pace, laconic dialogue, and heavy use of symbolism to explore the psychological states of the characters.
伯格曼,英马尔生于1918瑞典导演,其受到评论界赞扬的电影,如沉默(1963年)和芬尼和亚历山大(1983年),其特点是慢节奏、对话简洁和大量运用象征手法以揭示人物的心理状态
sweep(pt.: swept, pp.: swept, prp.: sweeping, pl.: sweeps)
n. 扫除,席卷,范围

v. 扫除,用手指弹,掠过
She swept the floor clean.
她把地板打扫干净。

This floor needs a good sweep.
这地板需要好好清扫一下。
sweeper(pl.: sweepers)
n. 清扫夫
I want to buy a carpet sweeper.
我想买一台地毯清扫器。

She is a pavement sweeper.
她是一个打扫人行道的清扫工人。
sweeping(pl.: sweepings)
n. 扫除,废屑

a. 一扫而去的,凶猛的,广泛的

vbl. 扫除,打扫
The streets have been swept free of leaves.
街上的落叶已打扫乾净.

Such evil practice cannot be swept away at once.
这种坏事不是一下能扫除干净的。
sweet(pl.: sweets)
a. 甜的,可爱的,悦耳的

n. 糖果,甜点
The dish tastes a bit sweet.
这菜有点儿甜味。

The dentist told the boy not to eat too many sweets.
牙医告诫这男孩不要吃太多糖果。
sweet potato
白薯,山芋
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sweeten(pt.: sweetened, pp.: sweetened, prp.: sweetening)
v. 使甜,变舒适,净化
Shall I sweeten your coffee?
我给你的咖啡加点糖好吗?

A good meal sweetened his temper.
吃了一顿好饭,他的脾气变得好多了。
sweetener
n. 使变甜的东西,甜味剂
The firm offers her a generous bonus as a sweetener.
公司提出给她一笔可观的花红藉以拉拢她。

Love and scandal is the best sweetener of tea.
恋爱与丑闻,是喝茶的最佳甜点心。
sweetening
n. 变甜,使变甜之物
Containing, full of, or sweetened with honey.
多蜜液的含有蜜的,充满了蜜或因蜜变甜的

Shall I sweeten your coffee?
我给你的咖啡加点糖好吗?
sweetheart(pt.: sweethearted, pp.: sweethearted, prp.: sweethearting, pl.: sweethearts)
n. 情人,爱人

v. 爱慕,求爱
His sweetheart is a pretty girl.
他的情人是一个可爱的女孩。

A favored female companion or sweetheart.
女朋友最喜欢的女性同伴或爱人
sweetly
ad. 甜美地
The nightingale sings sweetly at night.
这只夜莺夜里唱得很好听。

The choir sang sweetly, and none more so than the Welsh boy.
唱诗班唱得很悦耳,尤其是没人比得上那个威尔士男孩儿。
sweetness
n. 美味,芳香,美妙
The slave has never experienced the sweetness of freedom.
这个奴隶从未体验过自由的快乐。

Sweetness of thy name fills my heart when I forget mine- like thy morning sun when the mist is melted.
您的名字的甜蜜充溢着我的心,而我忘掉了我自己的,——就象您的早晨的太阳升起时,那大雾便消失了。
sweets
糖果
The dentist told the boy not to eat too many sweets.
牙医告诫这男孩不要吃太多糖果。

The bag of sweets on the table was too strong a temptation for the child to resist.
桌上那包糖果对那孩子是个难以抗拒的诱惑.
swell(pt.: swelled, pp.: swollen, prp.: swelling, pl.: swells)
n. 增大,隆起的部分,巨浪

a. 优秀的,上流的

v. 增大,使...膨胀,积聚
The wind swelled out the sail.
风吹得船帆鼓了起来。

Her ankle swelled up after the fall.
她跌倒后脚踝肿了起来。
swelling(pl.: swellings)
v. 膨胀(泡胀)

a. 膨胀的(增大的)
Wood often swells when wet.
木材潮湿後往往会膨胀.

The swelling on her finger was caused by a foreign body in it.
她的手指肿胀是手指内有异物引起的。
swelter(pt.: sweltered, pp.: sweltered, prp.: sweltering)
v. 汗流浃背

vi. 酷热
It's sweltering today.
今天热叫人发昏。

Open the window; it's sweltering in here!
打开窗户,这里热得要命!
sweltering
a. 酷热的
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swept
sweep的过去式(分词)
She swept the floor clean.
她把地板打扫干净。

The flue should draw better once it's been swept.
烟道一经清扫,通风情况应好些。
swerve(pt.: swerved, pp.: swerved, prp.: swerving, pl.: swerves)
vi.

1. 突然转向;转弯;偏离方向 2. 背离[(+from)]

vt.1. 使突然转向;使转弯 2. 使背离[(+from)]

n.[C]1. 转向;偏离方向 2. 偏离的程度
I will never swerve from my declared policy on this matter.
我决不背离我已经宣布的在这个问题上的政策。

The car swerved to the right.
汽车突然向右转。
swift(pl.: swifts)
a. 快的,迅速的

ad. 快速地

n. 雨燕
They've been very swift to deny these rumors.
他们在辟谣方面反应迅速。

The president promised swift and effective retribution against the terrorists.
总统答应会迅速有效地惩罚恐怖分子。
swiftly
ad. 很快地,即刻
At a rapid pace; swiftly.
飞快地;迅速地

A brief high-pitched humming or buzzing sound, such as that made by a swiftly passing object or a taut vibrating string.
尖啸声一种短暂尖锐的嗡嗡声或滋滋声,例如高速运动的物体和拉紧的震颤的线发出的声音
swiftness
n. 迅速,敏捷
We condemned the violence in swiftness.
我们立即谴责了那种暴行。

His reaction of swiftness surprised us.
他迅速的反应让我们吃了一惊。
swig(pt.: swigged, pp.: swigged, prp.: swigging)
n. 大喝,吞咽

v. 豪饮,大口地喝
John kept swigging at the bottle of brandy.
约翰对着那瓶白兰地酒大口地喝个不停。

Are they still swigging at that bottle? They'll soon be drunk.
他们还在拿着瓶子暴饮吗?他们马上就会醉的。
swill(pt.: swilled, pp.: swilled, prp.: swilling)
v. 冲洗,痛饮
The rugby players were swilling mugs of beer at the bar.
橄榄球运动员正在酒吧间痛饮啤酒。

Make sure the garage is well swilled out.
请务必将车库里里外外都冲洗干净。
swim(pt.: swam, pp.: swum, prp.: swimming)
游泳
He can swim breaststroke, backstroke and crawl.
他会游蛙泳、仰泳和自由泳。

She's teaching the children to swim.
她正在教孩子们游泳。
swimmer(pl.: swimmers)
n. 游泳者
The swimmer got cramp in his legs and had to be helped out of the water.
游泳者两腿抽筋,不得不由他人救助出水。

The swimmer emerged from the lake.
游泳者从湖中出来.
swimming
n. 游泳
I have two pairs of swimming trunks.
我有两条游泳裤。

Swimming is a good form of exercise.
游泳是一种很好的运动。
swimming pool
游泳池
There is a swimming pool in the park.
公园里有一个游泳池。

The children ducked each other in the swimming pool.
孩子们在游泳池里互相把对方按入水中。
swimsuit
n. (整身的)女式游泳衣
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swindle(pt.: swindled, pp.: swindled, prp.: swindling, pl.: swindles)
vt. 诈取(骗取,骗局)

n. 诈取(骗取,骗局)
An instance of cheating; a swindle.
诈骗一个欺诈的例子;诈取

He's just the kind that would stoop to swindle children out of a few pence.
他就是这种货色,会不顾廉耻去从孩子手中骗取几个零钱。
swine(pl.: swine)
n. 猪
With this customer, he felt himself, as it were, casting pearls before swine.
面对这个客商,他感到好像是在对牛弹琴。

A swine over fat is the cause of his own bane.
猪死都因身过肥;象以齿焚。
swine flu
猪流感
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swing(pt.: swung, pp.: swung, prp.: swinging, pl.: swings)
n. 摇摆,改变,冲力

v. 摇摆,使...旋转,动摇
He took a swing at the tree with his axe.
他挥斧砍树。

The children were swinging on a rope.
孩子们抓着绳子荡来荡去。
swinger
乱搞男女关系的人;赶时髦的人
That guy is a real swinger.
这个人可真是个时髦人物。
swipe(pt.: swiped, pp.: swiped, prp.: swiping)
n. 猛击,重击

vt. 重击,猛打
Who's swiped my calculator?
谁把我的计算器偷走了?

He swiped at the dog with his stick, but missed.
他用手杖向那条狗打去, 但没打中.
swirl(pt.: swirled, pp.: swirled, prp.: swirling, pl.: swirls)
n. 漩涡,涡状形

v. 使成漩涡,头晕
Dancers spun in a swirl of skirts.
跳舞的人旋转著, 裙子也不停地打转.

A trademark used for a whirlpool bath or a device that swirls water in a bath.
佳骨肌泡沫浴装置一种用于涡流式沐浴或用于在浴池中产生漩涡的装置的商标
swirling
a. 打旋的
Do not swim in where the water is swirling around; there are dangerous currents.
不要在有漩涡的水域游泳,那里有危险的暗流。

Dancers spun in a swirl of skirts.
跳舞的人旋转著, 裙子也不停地打转.
swish(pt.: swished, pp.: swished, prp.: swishing, pl.: swishes)
v. 发出嗖嗖声
Her skirts gave a swish.
她衣服的下摆发出沙沙声.

The horse swished its tail (about).
那匹马刷刷地挥动尾巴.
Swiss(pl.: Swiss)
a. 瑞士的

n. 瑞士人
But the Swiss did not take their fate lying down.
但是瑞士人并不甘心接受被征服的命运。

Swiss sculptor, painter, and exponent of surrealism who is best known for his elongated sculptures of human figures, such as Walking Man(1960).
贾科尼亚特提,阿尔贝托1901-1966瑞士雕刻家、画家、超现实主义者,他最著名的是他对人体外形的拉长的雕刻,如行走的人(1960年)
switch(pt.: switched, pp.: switched, prp.: switching, pl.: switches)
n. 开关,转换,接通或切断…电流,转动

v. 转变,切换,摆动
Our glasses have been switched this is mine.
咱们的玻璃杯对调了--这个是我的。

Long lectures really switch me off.
我觉得冗长的演讲很烦人。
switchboard
n. 配电盘,接线总机
One that announces, especially an electrical signaling device used in hotels or offices to indicate the sources of calls on a switchboard.
信号器,示号器宣告物,尤指饭店或办公室中使用的一种电子信号装置,用来指示交换台上的呼叫信号来源

The switchboard is manned twenty-four hours a day.
电话总机是一天24小时由人操纵的。
switchyard
n. 调车场
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Switzerland
n. 瑞士
Switzerland is famous for its watchmaking and beautiful scenery.
瑞士以制表业和美丽的风景而闻名。

Switzerland swept the board in the skiing competition.
瑞士在滑雪比赛中囊括了所有的奖项.
swivel(pt.: swiveled, pp.: swiveled, prp.: swiveling)
v. (使)旋转,(使)回旋
He swivelled (round) in his chair to face us.
他把坐著的转椅转过来面向著我们.

She swivelled the telescope (round).
她用望远镜向四周看.
swollen
a. 肿大的,水涨的

vbl. 使变大,肿胀
She is suffering from swollen glands.
她正患腺体肿胀病。

Swollen or distended beyond normal size by fluid or gaseous material.
肿胀的液体或气体材料超过正常尺寸的肿胀或膨胀
swoon(pt.: swooned, pp.: swooned, prp.: swooning, pl.: swoons)
vi.&n. 昏晕,晕倒
The young girls swooned when they saw their favorite pop singer.
年轻的女孩子们一看见她们最喜欢的流行歌星就神魂颠倒起来。

The beggar fell down in a swoon from sheer hunger.
那个乞丐饿得晕倒了。
swoop(pt.: swooped, pp.: swooped, prp.: swooping, pl.: swoops)
n. 俯冲,攫取

v. 抓取,突然袭击
Police made a dawn swoop.
警方於拂晓时发动了突袭.

The robber swooped up the banknotes.
劫匪把钞票一把抢走了.
sword(pl.: swords)
n. 剑,刀
He came into the room with a sword in his hand.
他手里拿着剑走进了房间。

That knight ran his sword through his opponent.
那个骑士用刀刺穿他的对手。
swore
swear的过去式
The President swore to uphold the constitution.
总统宣誓维护宪法。

The soldiers swore to fight for the hearth and the altar.
战士们宣誓为保卫家庭和宗教而战。
sworn
swear的过去分词
On October, 1st, John was sworn in as Treasury Secretary.
10月1日约翰宣誓就任财政部长。

They have sworn (an oath of) allegiance to the crown.
他们宣誓效忠君主.
swot(pt.: swotted, pp.: swotted, prp.: swotting, pl.: swots)
n. 刻苦学习的人

v. 苦读
I shall have to swot the skill up before I can teach it.
我得先将这门技能刻苦仔细地学到手,然后才能教授它。
swung
swing 的过去式(分词)
A company of guardsmen swung past.
一队卫兵整齐地跑过去。

The hinges grated as the gate swung back.
大门自动关上时, 合叶发出吱嘎的响声.
sybarite
(C)(文语)沉于奢侈逸乐者,爱奢侈享乐的人
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Sybil
n. 女巫, 女相命家
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sycamore(pl.: sycamores)
n. 枫树,美国梧桐
They planted some sycamores in the garden.
他们在花园里种了一些美国梧桐。
sycophant
n. 马屁精
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sycophantic
a. 说奉承话的,阿谀的
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Sydney
n. 悉尼
I am not sure I follow him right. Does he mean(that) Sydney is an ideal place for old people?
我不清楚我搞懂了他的意思。他是不是说悉尼是老人们生活的理想场所。

Sydney lights up on eve of Olympic Opening Ceremony.
悉尼在奥运开幕前夕进入高潮。
syllabary(pl.: syllabaries)
n. 音节表,(日语的)假名表
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syllable(pt.: syllabled, pp.: syllabled, prp.: syllabling, pl.: syllables)
n. 音节
In the word `today' the accent is on the second syllable.
today一字的重音在第二个音节上.

The main stress in `photography' falls on the antepenultimate syllable.
photography一字的主重音在倒数第三个音节上.
syllabus(pl.: syllabuses)
n. 摘要,课程表
`Hamlet' is on this year's English literature syllabus.
《哈姆雷特》是本学年英国文学教学大纲中规定的作品.
syllogism
n. 三段论法,推论法,演绎
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sylvan
a. 多林木的,森林的
The tourists are sitting on a sylvan glade.
游客们坐在森林中的一块空地上。
symbiosis(pl.: symbioses)
n. 共生,共栖
Any of the reciprocal actions or effects, such as symbiosis, that can occur in a community.
(种间)相互作用出现在群落中的相互作用和效应,例如共生现象

A type of symbiosis, as among certain ants, in which one species is dominant and makes the members of another species perform the tasks required for their mutual survival.
共生(现象),役生现象一种共生(现象),如某些蚂蚁,在这种现象中,一个种处于支配地位,并使得别的种的成员承担他们共同生存所需完成的任务
symbiotic
a. 共栖的,共生的
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symbol(pl.: symbols)
n. 符号,标志,象征
The Cross is the symbol of Christianity.
十字架是基督教的象征。

The dove is the symbol of peace.
鸽子是和平的象征。
symbolic
n. 代号

a. 象征的,符号的
The power of the monarchy in britain today is more symbolical than real.
今日英国君主的权力多为象征性的,无甚实际意义。

A series of symbolic body postures and hand movements used in East Indian classical dancing.
手印东印度古典舞中一系列有象征意义的手势或肢体语言
symbolical
a. 象征性的
The power of the monarchy in britain today is more symbolical than real.
今日英国君主的权力多为象征性的,无甚实际意义。
symbolically
ad. 象征地,象征性地
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symbolism
n. 象征,记号
Swedish director whose critically acclaimed films, such as The Silence(1963) and Fanny and Alexander(1983), are characterized by slow pace, laconic dialogue, and heavy use of symbolism to explore the psychological states of the characters.
伯格曼,英马尔生于1918瑞典导演,其受到评论界赞扬的电影,如沉默(1963年)和芬尼和亚历山大(1983年),其特点是慢节奏、对话简洁和大量运用象征手法以揭示人物的心理状态
symbolize(pt.: symbolized, pp.: symbolized, prp.: symbolizing)
v. 象征,用记号表现
The poet has symbolized his lover with a flower.
那诗人用花象徵他的爱人.
symmetric
a. 对称的
The plan of the ground floor is completely symmetrical.
一楼的平面图是完全对称的。
symmetrical
a. 对称的
The plan of the ground floor is completely symmetrical.
一楼的平面图是完全对称的。

He introduced to us the symmetrical arrangement of the garden.
他为我们介绍了花园中对称的布局。
symmetrically
ad. 对称地
Developing symmetrically about a central point.
对称发展的在一个中心点周围对称发展的

The trees, flower-beds and lamp posts are symmetrically placed.
树木、花圃和灯柱的位置都是对称的。
symmetry(pl.: symmetries)
n. 对称(性),匀称,整齐
Having no balance or symmetry.
不对称的,不匀称的失去平衡或对称性的

An imaginary line to which elements of a work of art, such as a picture, are referred for measurement or symmetry.
中轴线相对于某些要求测量或对称的文艺作品的一条假想线,如绘画
sympathetic
a. 同情的,共鸣的
We asked for her support in the election, but she wasn't sympathetic.
我们请求她在选举中给予支持,但她无动于衷。

He was enormously sympathetic when my father died.
我父亲去世时他深为同情。
sympathetically
ad. 同情地
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sympathize(pt.: sympathized, pp.: sympathized, prp.: sympathizing)
v. 同情,同感
I know you feel angry, and I sympathize.
我知道你感到愤怒,我也有同感。

We have long sympathized with the aims of the Green Party.
我们长期以来一直支持绿党保护生态环境的目标.
sympathizer
n. 同情者,同感者,同意者
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sympathy(pl.: sympathies)
n. 同情
I felt much sympathy for the blind.
我对盲人深感同情。

The story stirred her sympathy.
这故事激起了她的同情心。
symphonic
a. 交响乐的,交响性的,交响乐的
In symphonic writing he is the master craftsman.
在交响乐曲的创作上,他堪称技艺大师。
symphony(pl.: symphonies)
n. 交响乐
The symphony orchestra will be coming.
交响乐团要来了。

The symphony was dreadfully mangled.
那首交响乐曲给糟蹋得不成样子。
symposium(pl.: symposiums)
n. 讨论会(论文集,洒会)
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symptom(pl.: symptoms)
n. 症状,征兆
The abnormal, spasmodic swallowing of air, especially as a symptom of hysteria.
吞气症异常的痉挛性吞气,特指歇斯底里的症状

In that situation, a wage freeze, whether voluntary or imposed by the Government, deals with a symptom of inflation rather than with inflation itself.
在那种情况下,工资冻结,无论是自动还是国家强制进行的,是对付通货膨胀的症状,而不是通货膨胀本身。
symptomatic
a. 具有征候的,征候的,根据征候的
Is inflation symptomatic of economic decline?
通货膨胀是经济衰退的征兆吗?

Chest pains may be symptomatic of heart disease.
胸痛可能是心脏病的症状。
synapse
n. 突触
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sync
同步
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synchronization
同步化
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synchronize(pt.: synchronized, pp.: synchronized, prp.: synchronizing)
v. 使同时,同时发生
The wheels must synchronize as they revolve.
这些轮子须同速转动.

The sound on a film must synchronize with the action.
影片中的声音必须与动作配合一致.
synchronous
a. 同时的,同步的
The periodic variation in speed of a synchronous motor with respect to the current.
(同步电动机的)速度偏差同步电机运行速度的周期性变化
synchronously
ad. 同时地, 同步地
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synchrotron
n. 同步加速器(同步回旋加速器)
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syncopate(pt.: syncopated, pp.: syncopated, prp.: syncopating)
v. 词中省略,缩写
The song has a syncopated rhythm in the jazz version.
这首歌曲改编为爵士乐後采用了切分音节奏.

The song have a syncopate rhythm in the jazz version.
这首歌曲改编为爵士乐後采用了切分音节奏。
syndicate(pt.: syndicated, pp.: syndicated, prp.: syndicating, pl.: syndicates)
n. 企业联合

v. 联合组织
The head of a branch of an organized crime syndicate.
黑社会老大,头目有组织的犯罪辛迪加的一个部门头领

A syndicate of local businessmen is bidding for the contract.
一个当地企业家的联合组织在向这一合同投标。
syndrome
n. 综合症
The combination of factors, symptoms, or signs of a disease or disorder that forms a syndrome.
综合症状形成综合病症的全部因素、病症、或疾病或失调外在表象的综合特征
synergic
a. 协作的(合作的)
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synergistic
协同的,协作的
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synergy
n. 增效作用,协同作用
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synonym(pl.: synonyms)
n. 同义词
I am thinking about taking a fifth wife; why not? Solomon had a thousand wives and he is a synonym for wisdom.
我在考虑娶第五个妻子;为什么不可以?所罗门王有妻妾一千,而他还是智慧的同义词哩。

I am thinking about taking a fifth wife; why not? Solomon had a thousand wives and he was a synonym for wisdom.
我在考虑第五个妻子;为什么不可以?所罗门王有妻妾一千,而他还是智慧的同义词哩。
synonymous
a. 同义的
Synonymous with illegal: used with instruction code, character, etc.
与“非法”同义,主要用在:置于指令码、字符等前面,构成禁用指令码、禁用字符等。

The Asian part of Turkey. It is usually considered synonymous with Asia Minor.
安纳托利亚土耳其的亚洲部分,一般认为等同于小亚细亚
synopsis(pl.: synopsises)
n. 摘要,概要
An abbreviated list, as of contents; a synopsis.
简表一个扼要的(如内容的)条目;大纲
synoptic
a. 摘要的,高瞻远瞩的
暂无例句
syntactic
语法的,句法的
暂无例句
syntactical
a. [语]依照句法的
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syntax
n. 句法
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synthesis(pl.: syntheses)
n. 合成,综合
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synthesize(pt.: synthesized, pp.: synthesized, prp.: synthesizing)
v. 合成
The two elements are synthesized by a chemical process.
这两种元素已经化学合成.

Being a substance that is required for normal functioning but does not need to be included in the diet because of the body's ability to synthesize it from other nutrients.
(氨基酸)非必需的是正常的运转所需要的物质的,但因为机体有从其它营养成分合成它的能力,因此不需要被包括在日常的食物中的
synthesizer
n. 合成器(综合器)
Martha somehow rounded up a moog synthesizer and two guitar.
玛莎不知道那里找来一个慕格电子音响合成器和两把吉他。

Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI, is a communication interface provided on virtually every synthesizer made today.
音乐设备数字接口,或称MIDI,实际上是为目前制造的各种合成器提供的一种通信接口。
synthetic(pl.: synthetics)
a. 合成的,人造的

n. 人工制品
This shelf was made of synthetic resin.
这个架子是合成树脂做的。

Any of numerous natural and synthetic compounds of usually high molecular weight consisting of up to millions of repeated linked units, each a relatively light and simple molecule.
聚合物许多天然和人工合成的化合物中的任一种,通常具高分子的重量,包含最多可达上百万个的彼此重复且相连的单位,每一个单位都是一个相对较轻和较简单的分子
synthetics
n. 化学合成物
A soft woven cloth of wool or a blend of wool and cotton or synthetics.
法兰绒用羊毛、羊毛与棉纱或化纤的混合物织成的一种柔软的布

This shelf was made of synthetic resin.
这个架子是合成树脂做的。
syphon(pt.: syphoned, pp.: syphoned, prp.: syphoning)
n. 弯管, 吸水管
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Syria
n. 叙利亚[亚洲]
An ancient region of southwest Palestine. Strategically located on a trade route from Egypt to Syria, the cities of the region formed a loose confederacy important in biblical times.
非利士巴勒斯坦西南一古代地区,战略上位于从埃及到叙利亚的贸易路线上,在圣经时代,这个地区的城市形成了一个松散的同盟重地

And in the European press, Mr. Reagan was frequently portrayed as fixated on Colonel Qaddafi, turning a blind eye, for example, to Syria, which is also said to have chemical weapons and has also been tied to terrorism.
欧洲新闻界常把里根先生描绘成钉
Syrian
n.&a. 叙利亚人(的)
The ancient Syrian and Phoenician goddess of sexual love and fertility.
阿什托雷思古代叙利亚和腓尼基人的性爱与繁殖女神

Greek culture penetrated Persia through the medium of the Syrians.
通过叙利亚人作媒介,希腊文化渗透到波斯。
syringe(pt.: syringed, pp.: syringed, prp.: syringing)
n. 注射器
An article, such as a paper diaper or hypodermic syringe, that can be disposed of after one use.
用后即丢弃的物品,一次性物品用后即可丢弃的物品,如纸制尿布或皮下注射器

The child started to wail when the nurse come over with a syringe.
当护士拿著针筒走过来时,孩子便嚎啕大哭起来。
syrup
n. 糖浆
Take one dose of this cough syrup three times a day.
每天服三次这种止咳糖浆,每次服一剂量。

She dosed up the children with cough syrup.
她把止咳糖浆给孩子们吃了。
system(pl.: systems)
n. 系统,体系,制度,体制
What are the difference between the American and British systems of government?
英美两国的政府体制有什么不同?

She just blames it all on the system.
她把这全归咎于制度。
systematic
a. 有系统的,分类的,体系的
The systematic arrangement of chairs makes the hall look spacious.
座椅按照顺序排列,这使得礼堂里显得很宽敞。

He's very systematic in all he does.
他做一切事情都很有条理。
systematically
ad. 有系统地,有组织地,有条理地
A structure through which individuals cooperate systematically to conduct business.
组织一群人有系统地合作以开展活动的所建立的结构

The government was accused of having systematically distorted the protester's case.
政府因为有计划地歪曲抗议者的观点而受到责难。
systematize(pt.: systematized, pp.: systematized, prp.: systematizing)
v. 组织起来,体系化
We must try to systematize the way we do the accounts.
我们必须力求把记帐方法制度化.
systemic
a. 全身的,系统的
The main trunk of the systemic arteries, carrying blood from the left side of the heart to the arteries of all limbs and organs except the lungs.
主动脉系统血管的主干道,将血液由心脏左侧输送到除肺部以外的所有肢体及器官的动脉里
Szechwan
n. 四川省
I've tried Cantonese, Hunan and Szechwan food and they differ quite considerably.
我试过广东,湖南和四川菜,他们都颇为不同。
TAB
(tabulate)制表
I'll pick up the tab.
我来付账。

A fastening device consisting of parallel rows of metal, plastic, or nylon teeth on adjacent edges of an opening that are interlocked by a sliding tab.
拉链由平行的金属、塑料或尼龙的齿状物制成的,在开口临近边缘上被滑动的拉环锁住的紧扣物
tabernacle(prp.: tabernacling, pl.: tabernacles)
n. 临时住房,帐篷
He was forbidden to walk into the tabernacle.
他被禁止走进礼拜堂。
table(pt.: tabled, pp.: tabled, prp.: tabling, pl.: tables)
n. 桌子, 餐桌, 工作台, 平地层, 石板, 表格

adj.

桌子的, 台子的

vt.

搁置, 嵌合, 制表
The table legs are screwed to the floor.
这张桌子的腿是用螺丝固定在地板上的。

He drummed on the table with his fingers.
他用手指咚咚地敲打着桌子。
table salt
精制食盐
暂无例句
table tennis
n. 乒乓球
The racket used in various games, such as table tennis or racquets.
球拍用于各种运动的球拍,如乒乓球和网球的球拍

In table tennis, the eyes see the ball coming, judge its speed and direction, and pass this information on to the brain.
打乒乓时,眼睛看到球打过来,要不断它的速度和方向,再把这个信息传到大脑。
tableau(pl.: tableaus)
n. 画面,活人画(舞台上活人扮的静态画面)
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tablecloth(pl.: tablecloths)
n. 桌布,台布
She smoothed out wrinkles out of the tablecloth.
她把桌布上的皱褶弄平。

The tablecloth was edged with lace.
台布四周镶有花边。
tableland
n. 高原(台地,海台)
暂无例句
tablespoon(pl.: tablespoons)
n. 汤匙(一汤匙容量)
Add one level (ie not heaped) tablespoon of sugar.
加一平餐匙糖.
tablespoonful(pl.: tablespoonfuls)
n. 一满匙
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tablet(pl.: tablets)
n. 药片,匾
The doctor told him to take two tablets of aspirin before every meal.
医生告诉他每天饭前吃两片阿斯匹林。

Fill a glass with water and dissolve this tablet in it.
倒杯水把药片放进去溶解了.
tabletop
n. 桌面
暂无例句
tabloid
n. 小型报,小型画报,药片

a. 扼要的
I never read the tabloids.
我从来不看小报。

The tabloid papers are full of smut.
这些小报充斥著下流的东西.
taboo(pt.: tabooed, pp.: tabooed, prp.: tabooing, pl.: taboos)
n. 禁忌,禁止接近,禁止使用

a. 禁忌的

v. 禁忌,禁制,禁止
Sex is no longer the taboo subject it used to be.
现在不再像过去那样把性的问题视为禁区。

There's a taboo on smoking in this office.
在这个办公室里一向是都不吸烟的.
tabor
vi.&n. (敲)手鼓
暂无例句
tabs
跳格设定,制表符
Let's keep tabs on expenditures.
让们密切注意开支情况

I sewed tabs with my name on in all my school clothes.
我在我的每件校服上都缝上一块写有我名字的布片。
tabular
a. 制成表的,扁平的
An annual publication including calendars with weather forecasts, astronomical information, tide tables, and other related tabular information.
年历;历书一种年度出版物,包括含天气预报、天文信息、潮汐图表和其它相关表格信息的日历
tabulate(pt.: tabulated, pp.: tabulated, prp.: tabulating)
v. 作成表,作成一览表,使成平面

a. 平板状的,平面的
Please tabulate the numbers in order.
请把那些数字按顺序制成表。
tabulator(pl.: tabulators)
制表机,跳格键
暂无例句
tachometer
转速计
暂无例句
tacit
a. 心照不宣的
暂无例句
tacitly
ad. 肃静地, 沉默地
暂无例句
taciturn
a. 沉默寡言的
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tack(pt.: tacked, pp.: tacked, prp.: tacking, pl.: tacks)
n. 大头钉,行动方针

v. 以大头针钉住,附加,跟随
My mother tacked the sleeves on before sewing them.
我妈妈在把袖子缝好之前,先用大针脚把它缝好。

The speaker suddenly changed tack and left us all rather confused.
演讲人突然改变了论调,把我们都搞糊涂了。
tackle(pt.: tackled, pp.: tackled, prp.: tackling, pl.: tackles)
n. 工具,复滑车,扭倒

v. 处理,抓住
What's the best way to tackle this problem?
什么是解决这个问题的最好方法?

Don't forget to bring your fishing tackle.
别忘了带上你的钓具。
tacky
a. 发粘的,胶粘的,寒酸的
Apply solution to the tube and allow to become tacky.
在内胎上涂抹胶水并让它发粘。
taco(pl.: tacos)
n. 墨西哥煎玉米卷
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tact
n. 机智,手法
Tact consists in knowing how far we may go too far.
机智在于知道自己可以过分到什么程度。

Her patience and tact were legendary.
她的耐心和机智是出名的。
tactful
a. 机智的,老练的
She gets them to accept these changes by tactful management.
她用机智的手段使他们接受了这些改变。

Not tactful or diplomatic.
不老练的;不机敏的
tactfully
ad. 机智地
You dealt with an awkward situation very tactfully.
你很巧妙地处理了一个困难的局面.

She put it very tactfully.
她说得很有技巧.
tactic
n. 战略,策略
A fair tactic.
合宜的策略

An instance of the use of this delaying tactic.
阻挠议事的情形应用这种拖延策略的实例
tactical
a. 战术上的,战术性的,足智多谋的
A versatile aircraft capable of functioning as a fighter and a bomber chiefly in tactical and defensive operations.
战斗轰炸机一种主要用于战斗和防卫的多功能通用飞机,可行使战斗机和轰炸机的功能

A large-scale tactical exercise carried out under simulated conditions of war.
对抗演习在模拟战争状态下所进行大型战术训练
tactics
n. 策略,战术
These tactics are unlikely to be helpful to you.
这种方法对你未必有用。

The Russian team entered a protest against the tactics of American side.
俄罗斯队提出正式抗议,反对美国队的战术。
tactile
a. 触觉的,有触觉的,能触知的
An instrument used to measure tactile sensitivity.
触觉测量计用来测量触觉的一种装置

The aesthetic feel or tactile quality of something, such as a fabric, textile, or carpeting, that indicates its fineness, texture, and durability.
手感触摸诸如纤维、织物、毯子等物时对它们的质地、品质以及柔软程度的感觉或美感
tactless
a. 无机智的,不机敏的,不得体的
Lacking in consideration for the feelings of others; tactless.
不体贴的不考虑他人感情的;不得体的

It was out of order for him to make such a tactless remark.
他说出这种不策略的话是得不得体的。
tadpole(pl.: tadpoles)
n. 蝌蚪
Tadpoles are the infancy form of frogs.
蝌蚪是青蛙的幼年形态。

A tadpole has a tail.
蝌蚪有尾巴。
tag
n. 标签,附属物,名称

v. 附以签条,尾随,添饰

n.标记, 标记符
Did you see the price tag of the dresses?
你看到这些衣服的价格标签了吗?

Let's tag the disk now or else we'll forget which is which.
我们先给这些磁盘加上标签吧,不然我们就记不清哪个是哪个了。
Tahiti
n. 塔希提岛(南太平洋)
暂无例句
tai chi
太极
暂无例句
tail
n. 尾部,后部,辫子;跟踪者

a. 在后面的,从后面而来的

v. 附于其后,尾随,逐渐消失
The actor's voice tailed away as he forgot his lines.
那演员忘了台词,说话的声音越来越小了。

The sting of a scorpion is in its tail.
蝎子的毒钩在其尾部.
tailed
[通常构成复合词]有...(状)尾的, 如:bob-tailed 截尾的, long-tailed 长尾的
Just at that point a devil let him have the feel of his tailed whip and cried:"Move on, you pimp, you can't cash in on women here!"
当他这样说时,一个恶鬼用鞭子抽打他,说道:“滚吧,王八蛋!这里没有女人替你赚钱。”

The actor's voice tailed away as he forgot his lines.
那演员忘了台词,说话的声音越来越小了。
tailgate(pt.: tailgated, pp.: tailgated, prp.: tailgating)
尾板,后档板
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tailor(pt.: tailored, pp.: tailored, prp.: tailoring, pl.: tailors)
n. 裁缝师,成衣匠

v. 缝制,做裁缝,使...适应
He wears a beautifully tailored suit.
他穿了一套定做的漂亮西装。

We can tailor the insurance policy according to your special needs.
我们可以根据你的特殊需要设计保险单。
tailoring
n. 裁缝业,缝工
I'd say I am quite proficient at tailoring.
我可以说我对裁缝很在行。

We can tailor the insurance policy according to your special needs.
我们可以根据你的特殊需要设计保险单。
tailor-made
a. (指衣服)定做的
He seems tailor-made for the job.
他好像很适合这项工作。
tails
n. (硬币的)反面
Let's flip a coin to decide who should go first - do you want heads or tails?
我们来抛硬币决定谁先走吧,你是要正面还是要反面?

If I say"heads I win; tails you lose", I will win whatever happens.
如果我说:“正面我赢;反面你输”,那么无论怎样,我都会赢。
tailwind
n. 顺风
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taint(pt.: tainted, pp.: tainted, prp.: tainting)
n. 污点,耻辱,感染

v. 污染,中毒
Throw that tainted meat away; it's not edible.
把那块腐烂的肉扔掉,不能再吃了。

His political reputation was tainted by his abuse of the power.
他因滥用职权而破坏了政治声誉。
tainted
a. 感染的,污染的
Throw that tainted meat away; it's not edible.
把那块腐烂的肉扔掉,不能再吃了。

His political reputation was tainted by his abuse of the power.
他因滥用职权而破坏了政治声誉。
Taipei
n. 台北
It rains a lot in Taipei.
在台北下很多的雨。

The climate here is like that of Taipei.
这儿的气候和台北非常相似。
Taiwan
n. 台湾
He is said to have been the richest man in Taiwan.
据说他以前是台湾最有钱的人。

Taiwan is southeast of China.
台湾在中国的东南。
take(pt.: took, pp.: taken, prp.: taking)
v. (took,taken) 拿,取

v. 修(课程),花费,记录,认为,搭乘
I passed him the rope and he took it.
我递给他绳子,他接住了。

The machine takes its name from its inventor.
这机器的名字来自其发明者。
Take care
当心,注意
You are not (physically) strong, so you may as well take care of your health.
你的体格不壮,因此最好注意健康。
Take care (that) you don't drink too much/not to drink too much.
当心别喝多了.
Take your time
vt. 从容做(不慌不忙)
It's an important decision for you, so take your time to think it over.
对你来说,这是一个十分重要的决定,仔细考虑一下吧。
It is better to take your time at this job than to hurry and make mistakes.
做这份工作还是慢慢来好些,不要匆忙弄出错误。
takeaway
卖出外吃的

外卖饭菜的
暂无例句
take-away
n.&a. (可带走的)熟食
I'm too tired to cook let's get something from the Chinese take-away.
我累得做不了饭了--咱们从中国外卖餐馆买些东西来吃吧.

I fancy an Indian take-away.
我想吃外卖的印度饭菜.
taken
take的过去分词
After being taken back 200 years, we were suddenly returned to the present day.
我们刚才还处在200年前的历史场景之中, 一下子又回到了现在.

The criminal was taken into custody.
这个罪犯已被监禁。
takeout
a. 供顾客带出外吃的,外卖的食物
暂无例句
takeover
n. 接收(验收)
Before the hostile takeover, the purchaser often buy the stock of the target company to control most of the share.
在恶性接收开始时,买入公司总是大量购入被接收公司的股票以取得多数股权的地位。

The takeover cause250 redundancy.
接管移交造成250人的裁员。
taker
n. 接受者,收受者,取者
There's still some cake left any takers? ie Does anyone want some?
还剩下些蛋糕--有人想吃吗?

The bookies were offering odds of 3 to 1, but there were no takers.
赌马经纪人提出3比1的赔率, 但无人下注.
taking(pl.: takings)
n. 取得,捕获,售得金额

a. 迷人的,可爱的,会传染的

vbl. 拿,捕捉,夺取
He criticized my taking risks.
他批评了我的冒险活动。

The act or practice of offering, giving, or taking a bribe.
行贿,受贿提供、给予或取得贿赂的行为或实践
takings
进款,利息,收入
The takings at the football stadium has fallen off.
足球运动场的收入减少了。

A cashier ran away with the day's takings.
出纳员偷走了当天的进款.
tale(pl.: tales)
n. 传说,故事
Children shouldn't tell tales.
小孩子不应该说谎。

We listened to their tales about life in the Sahara Desert.
我们听他们讲述撒哈拉沙漠的生活经历。
talebearer
n. 散布谣言者
暂无例句
talent(pl.: talents)
n. 才能,人才,天资
His talent was largely self-developed.
他的才能主要是自己培养的。

What they need most is managerial talent.
他们最需要的是管理人才。
talented
a. 有才能的(多才的)
The governor sent us to the colleges and universities to do some head hunting; we hope we find some young talents.
州长派咱们到各大专院校物色人才,咱们希望能找到一些有才能的年轻人。

The ballet school offers free places to children who are exceptionally talented.
该芭蕾舞蹈学校给有特殊天赋的儿童提供免费学习的机会.
talisman(pl.: talismans)
n. 避邪物,护身符
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talk(pt.: talked, pp.: talked, prp.: talking, pl.: talks)
n. 谈话,会谈,讲话

v. 说话,谈话,讨论
I had a long talk with her.
我和她长谈了一次。

The talks between the two premiers will be held next month.
两国总理的会谈将于下月举行。
talk show
n. 谈话节目

现场访谈
暂无例句
talkathon
n. 冗长的演说
暂无例句
talkative
a. 喜欢说话的,饶舌的,多嘴的
Giddy and talkative; foolish.
饶舌的轻率和多言的;愚蠢的

An over talkative person; a chatterbox.
过分多嘴的人;喋喋不休的人
talker(pl.: talkers)
n. 说话的人,健谈者
She is a good talker.
她是一个很会说话的人。

Don't rely on him to do anything he's just a talker.
什麽事都不要依靠他--他光会说空话。
tall
a. 高的
He is a tall boy.
他是一个高大的男孩。

The boy is 150 centimetres tall.
这个男孩有150厘米高。
tallow(pt.: tallowed, pp.: tallowed, prp.: tallowing)
n. 脂,[尤指]兽脂
Tallow can be used for making soap.
动物脂可以用来做香皂。
tally(pt.: tallied, pp.: tallied, prp.: tallying, pl.: tallies)
n. 标签(手执计数器,对应物)

vt 计算(记录)
His account of the accident tallies with yours.
他对该故事的说法和你一样。

The two lists do not tally.
这两张单子不相符。
talon(pl.: talons)
n. 爪,猛抓的手,鸽胸雕花
暂无例句
tambourine
n. 小手鼓
暂无例句
tame(pt.: tamed, pp.: tamed, prp.: taming)
a. 驯服的,柔顺的,乏味的

v. 驯养,使...驯服
She is too tame.
她太柔顺了。

Many kinds of squirrels are easy to tame.
很多种类的松鼠都很容易驯养。
tameness
n. 开化,驯服
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tamer
n. 驯养人
He cowed them with his hard eyes like a tamer among beasts.
他以严厉的眼光吓他们,活象兽群中间的驯兽师。
tamp(pt.: tamped, pp.: tamped, prp.: tamping)
v. 捣实,砸实

vt. 夯实
He tamped down the tobacco in his pipe.
他把烟丝紧紧摁实在烟斗里。
tamper(pt.: tampered, pp.: tampered, prp.: tampering)
v. 干预,玩弄,贿赂
Someone has been tampering with the lock.
有人乱动过这把锁.

The records of the meeting had been tampered with.
会议记录已被人擅自改动.
tampering
a. 干预的,干涉的
Someone has been tampering with the lock.
有人乱动过这把锁.

The records of the meeting had been tampered with.
会议记录已被人擅自改动.
tan
n. 鞣制革,黄褐色

a. 黄褐色的

v. 晒黑
It took me all summer to get this tan.
我花了整个夏天才晒出这样的棕褐色。

Jane tanned quickly in the sun.
简在太阳下很快就晒黑了。
tandem
串联
The Dow Jones industrials, ahead10 points early in tandem with further improvement in bond prices, ended off13.59 at1, 944.63.
道·琼斯工业股早先随着公债价格提升而上涨10点,最后以1944。63收盘,下降13。59。
tangent(pl.: tangents)
a. 接触的,切线的,相切的

n. 切线,正切
The teacher was telling us about the poet's life, when he went off at a tangent and started talking about his war experiences.
老师在给我们讲述诗人生平故事的时候,突然把话题一转,讲开他自己的战争经历来了。

It's not easy to follow her think because she's always go off at a tangent.
要跟上她的思路并非易事,因为她老是突然扯到题外去。
tangential
a. 切线的,相切的,正接的
暂无例句
tangerine
n. 橘子
Hand me of a the ripest tangerine please.
请递给我一个最熟的橘子。
tangibility
n. 确实性,确切性,真实性
The lovely baby in her dream somehow have no tangibility.
她梦中的那个可爱的婴儿不知为什麽不可触知。
tangible(pl.: tangibles)
n. 有形资产

a. 实体的,明白的
The prize is a tangible testimony that she has gotten a germ of write ability.
这个奖是一个具体的证明,说明她具有创作才能。
tangibly
ad. 可触知地,明白地
暂无例句
tangle(pt.: tangled, pp.: tangled, prp.: tangling, pl.: tangles)
n. 缠结,混乱,海澡类

v. 使缠结,纠纷
The wind tangled her hair.
风吹乱了她的头发。

The wool got in a fearful tangle.
毛线乱成了一团。
tango(pt.: tangoed, pp.: tangoed, prp.: tangoing, pl.: tangos)
n. 探戈舞,其舞曲

v. 跳探戈舞
A packaging engineer from Hamburg designed this so-called tango pack, using much less cardboard than usual. The cans are held firmly together by a narrow plastic trip.
来自汉堡的一位包装设计师发明了Tango法。这种方法用极少量的纸板和一根塑料带就能将罐牢牢捆住。
tangy
a. 强烈的,扑鼻的
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tank(pt.: tanked, pp.: tanked, prp.: tanking, pl.: tanks)
n. 水槽,池塘,战车

v. 储于槽中
Is there any water left in the water tank?
水箱里还有水剩下吗?

The tank (got) bogged down in the mud.
坦克陷入泥沼之中.
tanker(pl.: tankers)
n. 油轮
The tanker sank and the oil polluted the sea.
油轮沉没了,石油污染了海面。

The liner is reported to have been in collision with an oil tanker.
据报道,这艘客轮与一艘油轮相撞。
tanner
n. 制革工人
The tanner is said to be reluctant to quote firm price because of a rising and uncertain raw material market.
据说由于原材料市场上升且捉摸不定,制革商们不愿报出实盘。
tannin
n. 单宁酸
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tantalize(pt.: tantalized, pp.: tantalized, prp.: tantalizing)
v. 逗惹

v.吊胃口,令人可望而不可及
He was tantalized by visions of power and wealth.
他追求不到可望而不可即的权力和财富, 受尽了折磨.

Give the dog the bone don't tantalize him.
把那块骨头给那条狗吧--别让它乾著急了.
tantalizing
a. 诱人的
The sight is most tantalizing.
这光景真使人干急。
tantamount
a. 同等的,相等的,相当于
Her statement is tantamount to a confession of guilt.
她的供述等於认罪.

The King's request was tantamount to a command.
国王的要求就相当於命令.
tantrum
n. 发脾气,发怒
She regularly throws tantrums.
她经常大发脾气.
tanyard
n. 硝皮厂,制革厂
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Tanzania
n. 坦桑尼亚
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Taoism
n. 道教
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Taoist
n. 道教信徒
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tap
n. 轻打,水龙头

v. 轻打,轻敲,装上嘴子
My phone is being tapped.
有人在窃听我的电话。

That girl tapped her fingers on the desk impatiently.
那个女孩不耐烦地用手指轻扣桌面。
tape(pt.: taped, pp.: taped, prp.: taping, pl.: tapes)
n. 录像带,录音带,磁带,带子

v. 以带子绑起
You'd better put some insulating tape on electric wires.
你最好给电线裹上绝缘胶布。

The doctors have taped up my swollen ankle.
医生们用绷带把我肿起的脚踝包扎起来。
tape cartridge
磁带盒
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tape player
录音机
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tape recorder
磁带录音机

n. 录音机
We needed someone to fix the tape recorder.
我们需要有人来修理录音机。

He showed me how to use the tape recorder.
他教我如何使用这台卡式录音机。
taper(pt.: tapered, pp.: tapered, prp.: tapering, pl.: tapers)
n. 小蜡烛,尖细,渐弱

a. 尖细的

v. 逐渐变小
Financial aids generally taper off after the first year of college.
助学金通常在大学一年级之后逐渐减少。

Taper the plug off a bit with the chisel so that it will fit into the hole.
用凿子把塞子的一头削掉一点,使它能塞进洞里。
tapestry(pt.: tapestried, pp.: tapestried, prp.: tapestrying, pl.: tapestries)
n. 挂毯

v. 饰以织锦画
The wall of my living room was hung with a tapestry.
我的起居室的墙上挂着一块壁毯。

Such strange events are all part of life's rich tapestry.
这些怪事都是丰富多彩的人生的一部分。
tapeworm
n. 条虫
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tapir(pl.: tapirs)
n. 貊
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taproot(pl.: taproots)
n. 直根,主根
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tar
n. 焦油,柏油,水手

v. 涂以焦油
I won't trust either of the two brothers; they are tarred with the same brush.
弟兄两个我谁也不相信,他们都是一路货色。

The road was covered with tar.
路上覆盖了柏油。
tarantula(pl.: tarantulae)
n. 一种大而有毒的蜘蛛
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tardiness
n. 慢,缓慢,迟延
He arrived late and excused his tardiness in a flimsy manner.
他来晚了,而且还以薄弱的借口来辩解他的迟到
tardy
a. 缓慢的,迟缓的
He was tardy for the meeting.
那次开会他迟到了。

His boss was dissatisfied with his tardy progress.
老板对他缓慢的进度不满意。
tare(pt.: tared, pp.: tared, prp.: taring)
n. 野碗豆,毒麦,害毒

v. 量皮重
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target(pt.: targeted, pp.: targeted, prp.: targeting, pl.: targets)
n. 靶,目标

vt. 把...作为目标

塔吉特(财富500强公司之一,总部所在地美国,主要经营零售)
The company has met their export target.
该公司已经实现了它们的出口目标。

The embassy is an obvious target for terrorist attacks.
大使馆是恐怖分子攻击的明显目标。
target language
目标语言
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tariff(pt.: tariffed, pp.: tariffed, prp.: tariffing, pl.: tariffs)
n. 关税
The tariff at the hotel ranges from 20 dollars to 50 dollars a day for a single room.
旅馆的单人房间的价钱每天从20美元到50美元不等。

There is a very high tariff on jewelry.
宝石的税率很高。
tarmac
n. 柏油路面材料(铺地用沥青,柏油碎石路);

柏油碎石铺成的地面(尤指停机坪)
The plane taxied along the tarmac.
飞机沿跑道滑行.

I'm going to tarmac the front drive.
我要把前面的汽车道铺上碎石沥青.
tarn
n. 小湖
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tarnish(pt.: tarnished, pp.: tarnished, prp.: tarnishing)
n. 晦暗,生锈,污点

v. 使生锈,沾污
The firm's good name was badly tarnished by the scandal.
这件丑事玷污了公司的好名声.
taro(pl.: taros)
n. 芋头
Taro finally came to the conclusion that he should be aggressive in order to survive in the American society.
塔罗终于得出结论,他要在美国社会生存下去就必须有股冲劲。
tarpaulin
n. 涂焦油防水布,防水衣,防水帽
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tarry
v. 耽搁,延迟

vi. 踌躇,耽搁,等候
He tarried for a few days in my house.
他在我家里小住了几天。

Tarry awhile at this charming country inn.
在这个可爱的乡村小酒馆里呆一会儿吧.
tart
a. 酸的,锋利的

n. 水果蛋糕,果馅饼
Her tart reply offended me.
她的刻薄的回答激怒了我。

He ate some tart in the morning before going out.
早上出门前,他吃了一些果酱点心。
tartan
n. (苏格兰)格子呢绒
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task(pt.: tasked, pp.: tasked, prp.: tasking, pl.: tasks)
n. 工作,任务
The new government's prime task is to reduce the level of inflation.
新政府的主要任务是减低通货膨胀的水平。

I was taken to task for arriving late.
由于迟到我受到了责备。
Tasmania
n. 塔斯马尼亚(岛)
Tasmania was named after its discoverer, A. J. Tasman.
塔斯曼尼亚岛是以其发现者塔斯曼的名字命名的.
tassel(pt.: tasseled, pp.: tasseled, prp.: tasseling, pl.: tassels)
n. 流苏

v. 加缨,摘下...穗须
There are blue tassels on my curtains.
我的窗帘上有蓝色的流苏。
taste(pt.: tasted, pp.: tasted, prp.: tasting, pl.: tastes)
n. 味道,品味,味觉

v. 尝,体会
She has good taste in clothes.
她对服装有很好的审美眼光。

You can taste the curry to see if it's hot enough.
你可以尝尝这道咖喱菜,看看够不够辣。
tasteful
a. 有滋味的,好吃的
Characterized by or exhibiting refined, tasteful beauty of manner, form, or style.
优美的,文雅的,雅致的以举止,形状或文体的高雅优美为特征的或显示高雅优美的
tasteless
a. 无味的
Gelatin is a clear tasteless substance.
明胶是一种透明无味的物质。

A colorless, odorless, tasteless, gaseous mixture, mainly nitrogen(approximately78 percent) and oxygen(approximately21 percent) with lesser amounts of argon, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, neon, helium, and other gases.
空气一种无色、无嗅、无味的气体混合物,主要由氮气(约占78%)和氧气(约占21%)组成,还有少量的氩、二氧化碳、氢、氖、氦及其它气体
tastily
ad. 美味地
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tasty
a. 好吃的
These pancakes made by my mother are really tasty.
我妈妈做的这些煎饼非常好吃。

Mix the ingredient, chill, and voila a light, tasty dessert.
把材料拌在一起,冰凉,瞧!那就是一道清淡可口的甜点。
tatami(pl.: tatamis)
n. <日>榻榻米(日本人铺在室内地板上的稻草垫)
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tatter(pt.: tattered, pp.: tattered, prp.: tattering, pl.: tatters)
n. [pl.]破布,碎纸
The beggar's shirt was in tatters.
这乞丐的衣服已成了碎片。

The flag was tattered by a gale.
旗子被大风刮成了碎布条。
tatterdemalion
n. 衣衫褴褛的人
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tattered
a. 破烂的,穿破烂衣的
I know he looks a bit of a rough diamond in his tattered jeans, but apparently he does a lot of good work for local charities.
我知道他穿着破烂的牛仔裤看上去有些浑金璞玉的样子,但清楚他是为当地的慈善事业做了许多有益的工作。

The flag was tattered by a gale.
旗子被大风刮成了碎布条。
tattle(pt.: tattled, pp.: tattled, prp.: tattling)
v. 闲谈,泄密
Who's been tattling?
谁在说闲话呢?
tattoo
n. & vt. (在皮肤上)刺图案,纹身
Distinctive tribal tattoos.
一部落与他部落相区别的纹身

He have tattoo the name"marlene" on his upper arm.
他将"玛琳"这个名字刺在臂的上方。
tatty
a. 不整洁的,简陋的
暂无例句
taught
v. 教,教授

vbl. 教,教授
I taught her to ride a bicycle.
我教她骑自行车。

They taught the little boy not to talk to strangers.
他们教育小男孩不要和陌生人说话。
taunt
n. 辱骂,嘲弄

v. 嘲弄
They taunted him for being timid.
他们讥笑他胆小。

We shouldn't taunt others.
我们不该嘲笑他人。
taut
a. 拉紧的,整洁的,紧张的
A brief high-pitched humming or buzzing sound, such as that made by a swiftly passing object or a taut vibrating string.
尖啸声一种短暂尖锐的嗡嗡声或滋滋声,例如高速运动的物体和拉紧的震颤的线发出的声音

Not taut, firm, or compact; slack.
松弛的不紧、不严密或不坚实的;放松的
tautological
a. 重复的
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tautology(pl.: tautologies)
n. 无谓的重复

n.恒真
暂无例句
tavern(pl.: taverns)
n. 酒馆,客栈
The knights met in the tavern to discuss their plan.
骑士们在小酒店里会合,讨论他们的计划。

After singing all night in the tavern, I had a frog in the throat next morning.
在酒馆里唱了一整夜歌,第二天早晨我的嗓子有点嘶哑了。
tawdry
a. 廉价而俗丽的,非常华丽的

n. 廉价而俗丽之物
A woman regarded as gaudy or tawdry.
娼妓被认为是媚俗或低俗的女人
tawny
a. 黄褐色的,茶色的

n. 黄褐色
A lion has tawny mane.
狮子长着黄褐色棕毛。
tax(pt.: taxed, pp.: taxed, prp.: taxing, pl.: taxes)
n. 税,租税,重负

v. 课以税,使...负重荷,斥责
Tobacco and alcoholic drinks are taxed heavily in their country.
烟酒在他们的国家都被课以重税。

He was taxed with neglecting the safety regulations.
他由于忽视安全操作规程而受到责备。
taxation
n. 课税,徵税,租税
We must increase taxation if we are to spend more on education.
我们如果要增加教育经费就必须加税。

A new system of taxation will be brought into effect next year.
新的税收制度将于明年实行。
taxi(pt.: taxied, pp.: taxied, prp.: taxiing, pl.: taxis)
n. 计程车,出租汽车

v. 乘计程车
That may be our taxi now!
那辆可能就是我们的计程车了。

I didn't mean to take a taxi but I had to, as I was late.
我虽然不想坐计程车,但因为太迟了所以非坐不可。
taxicab(pl.: taxicabs)
n. 出租汽车
A minicar used as a taxicab, especially in England.
微型出租汽车一种用作出租汽车的微型车,尤指在英国

The taxicab swung out into traffic.
那部计程车转向驶入车流之中。
taxing
a. 繁重的,费力的
The tax threshold for a single pensioner is 450 dollars.
单身养老金领取者的征税起点是450美元。

The tax authorities averaged his profit out at 3000 a year over 5 years.
税务局算出他5年的平均利润为每年3000英镑.
taxonomy
n. (动植物的)分类学
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taxpayer(pl.: taxpayers)
n. 纳税人
The opposition parties have condemned the new airport as a waste of taxpayers' money.
各反对党指责修建新机场是浪费纳税人的金钱。

The taxpayer do not have locus stand in this court.
该纳税人没有在法庭上的陈述权。
Taylor
n. 泰勒
I am not entirely a back number, Taylor.
泰勒,我还不是一个毫无力量的人。

Taylor, the capitalist, used to play down to most of his employees.
资本家泰勒对他的大部分雇员经常故意装得态度谦逊,企图赢得他们的好感。
TB
n. 肺结核(病)
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tea(pl.: teas)
N.茶.茶叶.茶树.茶点

VT.给.....沏茶

VI.喝茶.进茶点
Do you take milk and sugar in your tea?
你的茶里要加牛奶和糖吗?

We have tea at four o'clock in the afternoon.
我们在下午四点钟喝茶。
tea ceremony
茶艺
暂无例句
tea party
茶会
Since you have no time, you need not attend the tea party.
既然你没有工夫,你就不必参加茶会了。
teach(pt.: taught, pp.: taught, prp.: teaching)
v. 教,教书,教导
I taught her to ride a bicycle.
我教她骑自行车。

I'll teach you to call me a liar!
你说我说谎, 我就要教训你!
teachable
a. 可教的
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teacher(pl.: teachers)
n. 教师
My mother is a teacher.
我母亲是一位教师。

The maths teacher was furious and gave me 50 lines.
数学老师气坏了, 罚我抄书50行.
teaching(pl.: teachings)
n. 教学,教义

vbl. 教
The mission of a university is teaching and research.
大学的任务是教学和科研。

Teaching is a demanding profession.
教学工作是个要求很高的工作。
teachings
n. 学说,主义,教义
Apostles were sent out by Christ to spread his teachings.
基督派基督十二使徒之一宣传他的教义。

Those who dissented from Anglican teachings could be heavily fined.
反对英国国教教义的人在过去可判巨额罚款.
teacup
n. 茶杯
She has seen empty glass and teacup, and has known that has been three men inside the room.
她看到了空玻璃杯和茶杯,知道房间里来过三个人。

Mary: Can you make the teacup, John?
玛丽:你会做茶杯吗,约翰?
teahouse(pl.: teahouses)
n. 茶室
A man in the teahouse was laying the law down on politics.
茶馆里有个人在非常自负地侃政治。

"The Teahouse" is playing at the Capital Theater.
《茶馆》正在首都剧场上演。
teal(pl.: teal)
n. 水鸭
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team(pt.: teamed, pp.: teamed, prp.: teaming, pl.: teams)
n. 队,组

v. 协同工作
Volleyball is a team game.
排球是一项要求全队默契配合的运动。

I teamed up with him to do the work.
我和他合作做这项工作。
teammate
n. 队友
A runner who intentionally sets a fast pace for a teammate during a long-distance race.
带跑队员在长距离竞赛中故意为某一队友设定较快速度的选手

A pass of a basketball or an ice hockey puck that enables a teammate to score a goal.
助杀,助攻在篮球赛或冰球比赛中传球以使同队伙伴进球得分
teamwork
n. 合作,协同工作
In football teamwork is even more important than individual skill.
在橄榄球比赛中,全队的配合比个人技术甚至更加重要。
teapot(pl.: teapots)
n. 茶壶
The spout of the teapot is jammed by tea.
茶壶的壶口被茶叶堵住了。

This teapot doesn't pour well.
这个茶壶不好倒.
tear(pt.: tore, pp.: torn, prp.: tearing)
n. 眼泪,撕破

v. 流泪,撕破
She tore her skirt on the nail.
钉子勾破了她的裙子。

My wife burst into tears when she heard the bad news.
我太太听到这个坏消息就哭了起来。
tearful
a. 含泪的,悲伤的
But she hugged them to her chest, and at last she was able to look up with tearful eyes and a smile and say:"My hair grows so fast, Jim! "
但是,她还是把这套梳子紧紧地包在怀里。最后,她终于抬起迷蒙的泪眼,含笑说道,“我的头发是长得很快的,吉姆!”

Her tearful family came to pay their last respects.
她全家含泪前来向死者告别。
tears
眼泪

泪液

泪水
Tears distilled slowly from her eyes.
泪水从她的眼睛里慢慢地滴下来。

She wiped her tears away.
她擦掉了眼泪。
tease(pt.: teased, pp.: teased, prp.: teasing, pl.: teases)
n. 揶揄者,戏弄

v. 欺负,嘲弄
He is a terrible tease.
他特别爱戏弄人。

Don't take it seriously - he's only teasing.
别把它当真,他只不过是在开玩笑。
teaspoon(pl.: teaspoons)
n. 茶匙
She mixed the sugar into the coffee with a teaspoon.
她用茶匙把糖在咖啡里搅拌开。

Add a teaspoon of salt.
加一小匙盐。
teaspoonful(pl.: teaspoonfuls)
n. 一茶匙容量
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teat
n. 奶嘴,奶头
A baby drinks milk from teats.
婴儿用奶嘴喝牛奶。
technical
a. 工艺的,技术的
The flight was delayed owing to technical reasons.
这次飞行由于技术的原因而被推迟。

This book is too technical for me.
对我来说,这本书太专业了。
technicality(pl.: technicalities)
n. 技术细节,技术性,术语,专门事项
The book is full of scientific technicalities.
这本书里尽是科学术语.

The lawyer explained the legal technicalities to his client.
律师给委托人解释法律上的要点.
technically
ad. 技术上,学术上,专门地
It's quite clear that the electric car is technically feasible.
很清楚,电动汽车在工艺技术上是可行的。

It is technically correct to use a phrase such as our late treasurer to refer to a person who is still alive but who no longer holds the relevant post, but the use of former in this context will ensure that no embarrassing misunderstanding is created.
使用象我们的前任会计这样的词组来指仍然健在不过不掌管相关的职位的人,在字义上是正确的,但是在这样的情况下,former一词能够避免尴尬的误解发生
technician(pl.: technicians)
n. 技术员,技师
They need one laboratory technician.
他们需要一名实验室技术员。

That technician is highly skilled.
那位技师技术很好。
technique(pl.: techniques)
n. 技术
He displayed a flawless technique in the competition.
他在竞赛中显示出了精湛的技艺。

The technique is still at the experimental stage.
这项技术正处于实验阶段。
technocracy(pl.: technocracies)
n. 专家政治论
Is Britain becoming a technocracy?
英国是否要成为实行专家政治的国家?
technocrat
n. 技术人员,技术统治
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technological
a. 科技的
The development of the information technology is the greatest technological advance of the 20th century.
信息技术的发展是二十世纪工业技术上的最大进步。

A period of sequential technological development and innovation.
阶段持续的技术发展和革新的一段时期
technologically
ad. 技术上地
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technologist
n. 技术专家
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technology(pl.: technologies)
n. 技术,工艺
The development of the information technology is the greatest technological advance of the 20th century.
信息技术的发展是二十世纪工业技术上的最大进步。

Large scale industry emerged only gradually as technology evolved.
大工业只是随着技术发展而逐渐开始存在的。
tectonic
a. 筑造的,建筑的,构造的
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tectonics
n. 筑造学,构造学,构造地质学
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ted(pt.: tedded, pp.: tedded, prp.: tedding)
vt. 翻晒,撒,撒开
Let's invite Ted -- he knows how to bring a party to life.
我们邀请特德吧--有他到会就热闹了.

Thank you, but in all truth I feel the credit should go to Ted.
谢谢,但是说实话我感觉应该归功于泰德。
teddy
n. 妇女连衫裤, 泰迪(熊)
The little boy go upstairs trailing his teddy bear behind him.
那小男孩儿走上楼去,还拖著他的玩具熊。

He loved soft things, and would often smile at the touch of a soft teddy bear or other soft toy.
他喜欢柔软的东西,在触摸软软的艾德熊和别的柔软的东西时经常露出微笑。
teddy bear
n. 玩具熊
The little boy go upstairs trailing his teddy bear behind him.
那小男孩儿走上楼去,还拖著他的玩具熊。

He loved soft things, and would often smile at the touch of a soft teddy bear or other soft toy.
他喜欢柔软的东西,在触摸软软的艾德熊和别的柔软的东西时经常露出微笑。
tedious
a. 沉闷的, 单调乏味的
He told me a tedious story.
他给我讲了一个冗长乏味的故事。

He is an exceedingly tedious fellow.
他是一个非常令人生厌的家伙。
tedium
n. 单调乏味
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tee(pt.: teed, pp.: teed, prp.: teeing)
n. (高尔夫球)发球的球座
The part of a golf course covered with short grass and extending from the tee to the putting green.
球座与终点间的草地覆有剪平草的高尔夫球场的一部分,从球座到终点间的地带

A golf shot not tallied against the score, granted in informal play after a poor shot especially from the tee.
加击非正式比赛的高尔夫球游戏中,由于击球不好特允许再多打一次,但不为得分,尤指在发球处进行
tee shirt
n. 短袖圆领运动衫, T恤
He wore his brother's evening dress to the function but looked very uncomfortable in his borrowed plumes instead of hi usual jeans and tee shirt.
他穿着他兄弟的夜礼服去参加盛大的集会,但是穿着向别人借来的装门面的漂亮衣服看上去很不舒服,还不如他平时穿的牛仔裤和梯恤衫好。
teem
v. 充满,富于
The rain teemed down for hours.
大雨一直下了好几个小时。

The river teems with all kinds of fish in summer.
夏天这条河里各种各样的鱼多得很。
teeming
a. 丰富的
The river was teeming with fish.
河里的鱼很多.

His mind was still teeming with various projects.
他的脑子里依然塞满了各式各样的计划。
teen
n. (=teenager)13岁到19岁的年轻人
When I was in my teens, I liked playing football.
少年时我喜欢踢足球。

She's in her teens.
她正处于青少年时期。
teenage
a. 青少年的(十三到十九岁的)
Teenage is the period at which the body reaches maturity.
青少年是身体成熟期。

This clothing sells well to the teenage market.
这种衣服在青少年中间很畅销.
teenager
n. 13岁到19岁的年轻人
It is not easy to educate teenagers.
教育青少年不是件容易的事。

That teenager singer is really dynamite!
那个少年歌手真是轰动一时!
teens
n. 青少年(十多岁,少年)
My son did go off the rails for a while in his late teens but he has settled with a family.
我儿子年轻时确实有些越轨行为,但现在安下心来,并已结婚成家。

All too many young people go off the rails during their teens but they seem to settle down after a few years.
太多的年轻人在他们年轻时行为有些愚蠢,但几年后他们似乎就安顿了下来。
teeny
a. 极小的(微小的)
The store owner smiled and whistled and out of the kennel came Lady, who ran down the aisle of his store followed by five teeny tiny balls of fur.
店主笑了,吹了一声口哨,从窝里出来一只母狗,它沿着小店的过道跑过来,后面跟着5个小毛球。
teeter(pt.: teetered, pp.: teetered, prp.: teetering)
a. 摇摆,摇摇欲坠,踌躇,犹豫不决
She was teetering along/about/around in very high-heeled shoes.
她穿著高跟鞋摇摇晃晃地走著[四处走].

The drunken man teeteredon the edge of the pavement.
那醉汉在人行道边上东倒西歪的.
teeth
n. 牙齿
The dog bared its teeth.
狗露出了牙齿。

I pick up a leaflet about the care of teeth.
我拿起一张宣传保护牙齿的传单。
teethe(pt.: teethed, pp.: teethed, prp.: teething)
vi. 长(新)牙
Babies like to chew something when they're teething.
幼儿长牙时爱咬东西.
teetotal
a. 滴酒不沾的
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Teheran
n. 德黑兰(伊朗首都)
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telecommunication
n. 电传视讯,远距离通信,电磁通信
The telecommunication service is a government monopoly.
电信为政府专营。

The government tried to jam the guerrillas' telecommunication.
政府设法干扰游击队的无线电通讯。
telecommunications
通信学

电讯
Distance is no problem with modern telecommunications.
在电信发达的今天, 相距遥远已不再是什麽问题了.
telecommute
vi. (在家里通过使用与工作单位连接的计算机终端)远距离工作
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telecommuting
远程联机,远程交换
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teleconference
n. (通过电话、电视等的)电讯会议
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telegram(pt.: telegrammed, pp.: telegrammed, prp.: telegramming, pl.: telegrams)
n. 电报

vt 用电报发送(打电报)
I sent a telegram to my mother saying that I had arrived safely.
我给母亲发电报说我已安全抵达。

The telegram was sent reply prepaid.
电报已发出并已预付复电费用。
telegraph(pt.: telegraphed, pp.: telegraphed, prp.: telegraphing, pl.: telegraphs)
n. 电报,电报机

v. 打电报,显示
She went to the telegraph office in a hurry.
她匆匆忙忙向电报局去了。

Telegraph her to come at once.
打电报通知她马上来。
telegrapher
n. 报务员,电报员
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telegraphy
n. 电报
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telemarketing
n. 电话销售,电话推销
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telemeter(pt.: telemetered, pp.: telemetered, prp.: telemetering)
遥测计
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teleology
n. 目的论
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telepathy
n. 心灵感应,精神感应
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telephone(pt.: telephoned, pp.: telephoned, prp.: telephoning, pl.: telephones)
打电话
I have to make a telephone call.
我必须打个电话。

I telephoned to thank her.
我打电话向她道谢。
telephone book
电话号簿
He looks up the number of the company in the telephone book.
他从电话簿中查到该公司的电话号码。
telephone booth
电话间
There is a telephone booth near the cinema.
电影院附近有一个电话亭。

It happened that there was a telephone booth nearby.
碰巧在附近有个公用电话亭。
telephotography
n. 远距离照相术,传真电报术
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teleprinter
电传打印机
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teleprocessing
远程处理
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telescope(pt.: telescoped, pp.: telescoped, prp.: telescoping, pl.: telescopes)
n. 望远镜

v. 缩短,压缩
I saw them through telescopes from the top of the building.
我从大楼的顶端用望远镜看到了他们。

The first two carriages of the train telescoped in the crash.
火车撞车时前两节车厢叠嵌在一起了。
teletext
文字电视广播
暂无例句
teletype(pt.: teletyped, pp.: teletyped, prp.: teletyping)
电传打字机,电报交换机
暂无例句
teletypewriter
电传打字机
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televise(pt.: televised, pp.: televised, prp.: televising)
v. 用电视播放,用电视放映

vt. 用电视播放
The BBC plans to televise all Shakespeare's plays.
英国广播公司计画播放莎士比亚的全部戏剧。

The Olympic Games are always televised.
奥林匹克运动会一向经电视播放.
television(pl.: televisions)
n. 电视
His first film was shown on television this weekend.
他的第一部电影本周末在电视上播放。

The television audience aggregated 30 millions.
电视观众合计达3000万人.
telex
n. 电传

v. 发电传
We have authenticated it by telex.
我们已经用电传证实了它。

Several telexes arrived this morning.
今天上午收到了几份电传。
tell(pt.: told, pp.: told, prp.: telling)
v. 告诉,分辨,辨别
It's impossible to tell who will win the next election.
下届选举谁能获胜无法预知。

I always tell my daughter a story before she goes to sleep.
女儿睡觉之前,我总讲故事给她听。
teller(pl.: tellers)
n. 讲话著,告诉的人,出纳员
She worked as a teller in our bank.
她在我们的银行里当出纳员。

As soon as I complete my training, I am going to be a bank teller.
一旦我结束训练,我会成为一名银行出纳。
telling
a. 有效的,显著的

vbl. 告诉,讲
I quailed with fear at the thought of telling her the bad news.
想到要告诉她这个坏消息,我就害怕得发抖。

What I'm telling you is gospel.
我告诉你的事千真万确。
telltale(pl.: telltales)
a. 泄密的
I can see from the telltale look in her eyes that she love him.
我从她那无法掩饰的眼神里可以看出她爱他。
telly(pl.: tellies)
n. 电视
暂无例句
temblor(pl.: temblors)
n. 地震
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temerarious
a. 鲁莽的
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temerity(pl.: temerities)
n. 卤莽,蛮勇
He had the temerity to call me a liar.
他竟胆敢说我撒谎.

He had the temerity to ask for higher wages after only a day's work.
只工作了一天,他就蛮不讲理地要求增加工资。
temp
n. 温度(回过火的,样板,暂时的)
He's been temping for over a year now and wants a permanent job.
他做临时工作已一年多了, 想找个固定的工作.
temper(pt.: tempered, pp.: tempered, prp.: tempering, pl.: tempers)
n. 脾气,调剂,趋向

v. 锻练,调剂,缓和
They are of congenial temper.
他们的性情相投。

She coaxed him out of his bad temper.
她循循善诱地劝他改掉坏脾气。
tempera(pl.: temperas)
n. 涂料混上蛋白或其他物质的画法
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temperament(pl.: temperaments)
n. 气质,性质,性情
The two brothers have entirely different temperaments.
他们兄弟俩的性情完全不同。

I've got a mild temperament.
我的性情很温和。
temperamental
a. 性情的,喜怒无常的
Nigel is temperamental but he's very highly strung, you know.
奈杰变化无常,但你知道他是很容易激动的。

A physiological or temperamental peculiarity.
特异性格一种心理的或脾气上的特异性
temperance
a. 温暖的,温和的,有节制的
The patient had to practice temperance in eating and drinking.
这个病人不得不节制饮食。

I would like some temperance drinks.
我想要一些没有酒精的饮料。
temperate
a. 温和的,适度的,有节制的
Be more temperate in your language, please.
言词上请节制一点儿。

Britain has a temperate climate.
英国气候温和。
temperature(pl.: temperatures)
n. 温度
The food should be kept at low temperature.
这种食品应低温保存。

There is an imperceptible change in temperature.
温度有细微的变化。
tempest(pt.: tempested, pp.: tempested, prp.: tempesting, pl.: tempests)
n. 暴风雨,骚动
It was a marvelous night with a tempest to rouse the gods.
真是个美妙的夜晚,暴风雨惊天动地。

The scandal caused tempests in the newspaper.
那件丑闻在报纸上引起阵阵风波。
tempestuous
a. 有暴风雨的,暴乱的
Their ship was sailing dangerously in the tempestuous sea.
他们的船在浪急风高的海上危险地航行着。
template
模板,样板
Save the active document or template with its current name.
以其目前的名字保存当前的文件或模板。
temple
n. 庙宇,寺院

n.太阳穴
Have you been to the Temple of Heaven in Beijing?
你去过北京的天坛吗?

The man looks like a cartoon character with a plaster on his temple.
那人太阳穴上贴了一块膏药,看上去像个卡通人物。
tempo(pl.: tempi)
n. 拍子,速率
Your tempo is too slow.
你演奏的速度太慢了.

All this was comparatively slow until, with the coming of science, the tempo was suddenly raised.
所有这些发展都比较缓慢,直到出现了科学,其速度才突然加快。
temporal
a. 当时的,暂时的,现世的
The Pope has no temporal power in modern society.
教皇在当代社会没有世俗方面的权利。

The word is a temporal conjunction.
该词是表示时间的连词。
temporarily
a. 临时的

ad. 暂时地,临时地
The daily flight to the city has been temporarily suspended because of the earthquake.
因为地震,每天飞往这个城市的航班暂停了。

The condition of being temporarily set aside; suspension.
中止,搁置,保留暂时地搁置一边的状态;延缓
temporary(pl.: temporaries)
a. 暂时的,临时的

n. 临时工
The boss hired some temporary workers.
老板雇佣了一些临时工。

A temporary stop; a pause.
停顿暂时的停顿;暂停
temporize(pt.: temporized, pp.: temporized, prp.: temporizing)
vt. 投机(因循,拖延,应付,妥协,迎合潮流)
He is always temporize and be dislike by his classmate.
他总是见风使舵,因而不受同学喜欢。
tempt(pt.: tempted, pp.: tempted, prp.: tempting)
v. 诱惑,引起,冒...之险
He was tempted into making a false step.
他被引诱做了一件傻事。

They tried to tempt her (into staying) with offers of promotion.
他们提出给她晋级来劝说她(留下).
temptation(pl.: temptations)
n. 诱惑,引诱

v. 引,诱
He was surrounded by temptations.
他受到各种诱惑的包围。

I should congratulate you that you resisted the temptation.
我应向你祝贺,你抗住了这种引诱。
tempting
a. 诱惑人的

vbl. 诱惑
Eve tempted Adam and he fell.
夏娃诱惑亚当, 结果他犯了罪.

The Devil tempted Adam and Eve.
魔鬼诱惑了亚当和夏娃.
temptingly
ad. 迷人地,诱惑地
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ten(pl.: tens)
a. 十,十个
I got up at ten last Sunday.
上星期天我十点钟起床。

Ten to one it will rain tomorrow.
明天十有八九会下雨。
Ten Commandments
十戒
Say what you will about the Ten Commandments, you must always come back to the pleasant fact that there are only ten of them.
不管你怎么说那十诫(指摩西十诫)也罢,总是想到那令人高兴的事实——那就是,只不过十项罢了。

I know a fellow who's as broke as the Ten Commandments.
我认识的一个家伙,像摩西的十诫一样整个破产啦。
tenable
a. 站得住脚的,无懈可击的
The lectureship is tenable for a period of three years.
讲师这一职位任期三年.

How long is the post tenable for?
这个职位任期多长?
tenacious
a. 紧粘不放的,固执的,不屈不挠的
The eagle seized its prey in a tenacious grip.
鹰将捕获物紧紧抓住.

He hold on to my arm with a tenacious grip.
他紧紧抓住我的手臂不放。
tenaciously
ad. 坚韧不拔地,执着地
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tenacity
n. 固执,不屈不挠,顽固
暂无例句
tenancy(pl.: tenancies)
n. 租用(占有)
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tenant(pt.: tenanted, pp.: tenanted, prp.: tenanting, pl.: tenants)
n. 房客,佃户
The tenant was evicted for non-payment of rent.
这个房客因为没有交房租而被赶出去了。

Are you an owner-occupier or a tenant?
你住自己的房子还是租房住?
tend
v. 有某种的倾向,易于,移向
Weeds tend to displace other plants.
杂草越来越多,有取代其他植物之势。

Does he tend to lose?
他常常输吗?
tendency(pl.: tendencies)
n. 趋势,倾向
There is a growing tendency for people to work at home instead of in offices.
人们在家里而不是在办公室里工作的趋势日益增长。

The belief that society has an innate tendency toward improvement and that this tendency may be furthered through conscious human effort.
社会向善论认为社会具有变得更好的内在倾向和人类有力量促使其改善的信仰或学说
tendentious
a. 有支持某种立场的倾向,宣传性的
Such tendentious statements are likely to provoke strong opposition.
这种有倾向性 的说法可能招致强烈的反对.
tender
a. 温和的,亲切的,未成熟的

vt. 提供,投标
This tender should be submitted by June 26th.
此投标书应于六月二十六日前提交。

Don't mention his divorce---it's a very tender subject.
别提他离婚的事---那是个敏感话题。
tenderfoot(pl.: tenderfeet)
n. 生手,新手
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tenderly
ad. 柔软地(温和地)
She embraced her son tenderly when he came home after ten years' absence.
她儿子离家十年后回家时她亲切地拥抱儿子。

She embraced her son tenderly.
她亲切地拥抱儿子。
tenderness
n. 柔软,亲切,柔和
Her tenderness soothed my anger.
她的亲切平息了我的怒气。

I dare not touch the flower for its tenderness.
这花太娇嫩了,我不敢碰它。
tendon(pl.: tendons)
n. 腱
My tendon was strained.
我扭伤了肌腱。

The tendon had been so skillfully grafted in that the boy was able to flex his finger quite normally after four weeks.
腱的接合手术做得非常高明,那个男孩在四个星期之后,就能相当正常地伸屈他的手指了。
tenebrous
a. 黑暗的
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tenement(pl.: tenements)
n. 房屋,住户,租户
He lives in a tenement block.
他住在一家廉价公寓楼里。
tenet
n. 教义, 信条; 原则, 宗旨.
One who believes in and follows the tenets of naturalism.
自然主义者信仰和追随自然主义信条的人
Tennessee
n. 田纳西州
Finn claims they still miss the hills and streams of Tennessee. But Las Vegas is where the action is and his wife accepted his way of life.
芬恩声称他们仍然怀念田纳西州的山山水水,拉斯维加斯却是热闹的娱乐中心。他的妻子也这样认为。
tennis
n. 网球
Do you play tennis?
你打网球吗?

They were adversaries in the tennis match.
在网球赛中,他们是对手。
tenon(pt.: tenoned, pp.: tenoned, prp.: tenoning)
n. 凸榫,榫舌
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tenor(pl.: tenors)
n. 行程,路程,要旨

a. 男高音的

n.[语]本体
I understood the tenor of their conversation but not the details.
我听懂了他们谈话的大意,但没有听懂其中的细节。

The tenor soloist is unable to appear tonight because of illness.
男高音独唱者因病今晚不能演出.
tense
a. 紧张的,拉紧的

v. 变为紧张,拉紧
The verb is in the present tense.
这个动词使用的是现在时态.

Try to act naturally, even if you're tense.
即使紧张也不要做作.
tenseness
n. 绷紧,紧张
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tensile
a. 可拉长的,可伸长的
The cables, which will be the bridge's main support, are strung from tower to tower. They are made up of wire that's high tensile steel.
作为大桥的主要支撑,绳索被绷在塔之间。它们是由高抗拉强度的钢丝组成的。
tension(pt.: tensioned, pp.: tensioned, prp.: tensioning, pl.: tensions)
n. 紧张,张力,拉力
Tension mounted as we waited for the exam results to be published.
我们在等待公布考试结果时气氛越来越紧张。

This wire will take 50 pounds tension before breaking.
这根金属线在断裂之前能承受五十磅的张力。
tent
n. 帐篷

v. (住)帐篷,宿营
There are rows of tents at the foot of the mountain.
山脚下有几排帐篷。

The tent flaps should be tightly fastened.
帐篷的帘布应紧紧系住.
tentacle(pl.: tentacles)
n. (动物)触角
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tentative
n. 试验,假设

a. 试验性质的,暂时的,犹豫不决的
Could is used to make more tentative suggestions.
可用以提出较试探性的建议。
tentatively
ad. 试验的
Tentatively it can be suggested that this is the main influence upon those who urge the abolition of capital punishment.
可以这样探讨性地提出,那些竭力主张废除死刑的人们主要是受怜悯的影响。
tenth(pl.: tenths)
a. 第十
One tenth of the goods were damaged.
十分之一的货物受到损伤。

That makes the tenth time he's failed his driving test!
他驾驶测验不及格,这次算第十次了。
tenuous
a. 稀薄的,微细的

贫乏的;平淡的;脆弱的,无力的
Sheer, light, delicate, or tenuous.
轻而薄的;薄弱的;虚无漂缈的
tenure
n. 享有,保有时间
The rank, appointment, authority, or tenure of a general.
将军的任职或任期一个将军的官衔、委任权力或保存权

The tenure by which such an estate is held.
不动产的终身保有权保有这种不动产的权利
tepee
n. 美国印地安人的圆锥形帐篷
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tepid
a. 微温的
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tergiversation
n. 变节,规避
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term(pt.: termed, pp.: termed, prp.: terming, pl.: terms)
n. 学期,术语,名词,期限

v. 称,呼
Since our contract is near its term we must negotiate a new one.
由于我们的合同快到期了,我们必须谈判新的合约。

We'll have a subject of socialist principles this term.
这个学期我们将学习社会主义原理。
termagant
n. 悍妇,泼妇
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terminable
a. 可终止的
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terminal(pl.: terminals)
n. 终端机,终点,末端

a. 终点的,按期的,致死的
Please wait for me at the bus terminal.
请在公共汽车终点站等我。

That terminal is live.
那个接头有电.
terminally
ad. 晚期地,致命地
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terminate(pt.: terminated, pp.: terminated, prp.: terminating)
a. 有结尾的,有限的

v. 结束,终止,满期
The next train terminates here.
这是下一班火车的终点站。

Your contract has been terminated.
你的合同已经被终止。
terminating
使终结
A limb terminating in such a structure.
末端有这种构造的肢体
termination(pl.: terminations)
n. 终止,结束
It's no use to discuss the termination of contract with them.
跟他们讨论终止合同是没有用的。

The point at which this termination occurs.
停烧时刻这种时期发生的时刻
terminator(pl.: terminators)
端子
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terminology(pl.: terminologies)
n. 用辞,术语
The special terminology understood among the members of a profession, discipline, or class but obscure to the general population; jargon.
术语,行话在一个职业、学科或阶层的成员间能被理解的特殊术语,但对一般大众来说却晦涩难懂;专门术语

In data base terminology, a single instance, for example, a set occurrence, a record occurrence.
在数据库术语中,一个单一实例,例如,一组具体值,一个记录的具体值。
terminus(pl.: termini)
n. 终点,终站,终点
The police reasoned out that if the criminal had left by the midday train, it would be easy to pick him up at the terminus.
警察部门推断,如果那个罪犯是乘中午列车离开的,那就容易在终点站把他捉住。

The police reasoned out that if the men had left by the midday train, it would be easy to pick them up at the terminus.
警察推断,如果那些人是乘那趟日班车走的,那么在终点站抓住他们就不费事。
termitarium
n. (=termitary)白蚁窝
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termite
n. 白蚁
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terms
n. (复)措辞
The company has to fulfill the terms of its obligation.
这个公司必须履行合同条款。

The terms of the contract are subject to review.
合同的条款有待复查决定.
tern
n. 三个一套

a. 三个一套的
I want to complain in the strong tern about the delay.
我要以最强烈的措词抗议这次耽误。
ternary
三进制的
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terpsichorean
a. 舞蹈的
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terra cotta
a. 赤褐色的

n. 赤土制成的陶器
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terrace(pt.: terraced, pp.: terraced, prp.: terracing, pl.: terraces)
n. 平台,阳台,梯田

v. 使成阶地,使成梯田

vt. 使成梯田
In China hill farmers grow rice on terraces.
在中国,山区农民在梯田上种水稻。

He walked out onto the terrace.
他漫步走到外面的平台上。
terraced
a. (房屋)沿斜坡建造的
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terrain
n. 地带,地域,地形
The commander made a detailed study of the terrain.
司令员对地形作了仔细研究。

Bumped along slowly over the rocky terrain.
在多石地带缓慢地颠簸前进
terramycin
n. 土霉素
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terrapin
n. 食用龟
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terrarium(pl.: terraria)
n. 陆地动物饲养所,玻璃容器
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terrestrial(pl.: terrestrials)
n. 地球上的人

a. 地球的,地上的
Although they can swim, the polar bears are terrestrial animals.
北极熊虽然会游泳,但也是陆栖动物。

A terrestrial globe is one that represents the earth.
地球仪是表现地球的器具。
terrible
a. 可怕的,糟糕的
The government didn't allow reporting the terrible accident.
政府不允许报道那起严重事故。

What terrible weather!
天气真差!
terribly
ad. 可怕地,甚为,非常地
The film dragged terribly.
电影演得拖拖拉拉.

I'm terribly sorry about that.
我对此非常抱歉。
terrier(pl.: terriers)
n. 一种活泼的小狗
I have a fox terrier.
我养了一只猎狐狗。
terrific
a. 极好的,非常的,极度的
The view was terrific.
景色美极了。

He is driving at a terrific speed.
他以极高的速度驾驶。
terrified
a. 恐惧的, 受惊吓的
Causing great horror; terrifying.
让人恐惧的;令人毛骨悚然的

It terrified me to contemplate the consequence of your action.
想到你行动的后果,我就感到害怕。
terrify(pt.: terrified, pp.: terrified, prp.: terrifying)
v. 使恐怖
It terrified me to contemplate the consequence of your action.
想到你行动的后果,我就感到害怕。

Rats terrify me.
老鼠使我害怕。
terrifying
a. 极大的
The most terrifying aspect of nuclear bombing is radiation.
核弹轰炸最可怕的一面是辐射。

The tidal wave formed a terrifying wall of water.
海啸形成一堵骇人的水墙.
territorial(pl.: territorials)
a. 领土的,土地的,地方的

n. 地方自卫队的士兵
The two countries had a territorial dispute over which one owned the island.
两国之间存在着涉及那个岛屿归属的领土争端。

The capital of Washington, in the western part of the state on the southern end of Puget Sound. Settled in1845, it became the territorial capital in1853. Population, 33,840.
奥林匹亚美国华盛顿州首府,在华盛顿州的西部,普吉特海峡的南端。1845年开始有人在此居住,1853年成为地区首府。人口33,840
territory(pl.: territories)
n. 领土,版图,领域,范围
How much territory does he travel over?
他旅行的地方有多大?

They ceded territory to a neighboring state.
他们把领土割让给邻国。
terror(pl.: terrors)
n. 恐怖
I have a terror of worms.
我害怕爬虫。

The resistance movement started a campaign of terror against the colonial rulers.
抵抗运动开展了一场反对殖民统治者的恐怖活动。
terrorism
n. 恐怖统治,恐怖行动
The government is determined to combat international terrorism.
政府决定同国际恐怖主义作斗争。

International terrorism is not just a recent phenomenon.
国际恐怖主义并不是近年才有的现象。
terrorist
n. 恐怖分子
The terrorists are threatening to blow up the hijacked airliner.
恐怖分子扬言要炸毁劫持的客机。

The police are connecting this incident with last week's terrorist bombing.
警方认为这次事件和上周的恐怖分子爆炸事件有关。
terry(pl.: terries)
n. 厚绒布
Terry has been going out with Sharon for six weeks.
特里和沙伦相恋有六个星期了。

Terry made it with Sharon on the back seat of his car.
特里在他的汽车後排座位上和沙伦发生关系了.
terse
a. 简洁的,简明的
A terse, witty, instructive saying; a maxim.
格言,箴言,警句简洁、机智、有教导性的话;警句
tertiary(pl.: tertiaries)
a. 第三的,第三位的,第三世纪的

n. 臂翼,第三重音,第三会员
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Tess
n. 泰丝(Theresa的昵称)(f.)
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tessellation
n. 镶嵌装饰,棋盘形布置,镶嵌式铺装
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test(pt.: tested, pp.: tested, prp.: testing, pl.: tests)
n. 测试,试验

v. 测试,试验,接受测验
The new aircraft is undergoing safety tests.
这种新飞机正在接受安全性能检验。

Listening to his continuous stream of empty chatter really tested my patience.
听他那没完没了的连篇空话对我的耐心真是一大考验。
test paper
n. [化]试纸
He is answering the test paper busily.
他正忙着答考试卷。

He erased pencil marks form the test paper and handed to the teacher.
他擦去试卷上的铅笔笔迹然后递给了老师。
test tube
试管
He held the test tube in his hand thoughtfully.
他沉思地把试管拿在手里。

He demonstrated the principles with chemicals and test tubes.
他借助化学药品和试管讲解了这些原理。
testable
a. 可试验的
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testament(pl.: testaments)
n. 圣约,与神的誓约,圣约书
Her solicitor drew up her last will and testament.
她的律师拟就了她的遗嘱。

This aircraft's safety record is an impressive testament to its designers' skill.
这种飞机的飞行安全记录令人印象深刻,证明了该机种设计师本领非凡。
testator
n. 立遗嘱之人
One that makes a will; a testator.
遗赠人,立遗嘱者设立遗嘱的人;立遗嘱者

A will needs the signature of the testator and two witness.
一份遗嘱需要立遗嘱人和两个证人的签字。
test-drive(prp.: test-driving)
v. 试开
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testify(pt.: testified, pp.: testified, prp.: testifying)
v. 证明,作证
All kinds of human experience testify to the close link between love and fear.
人类的种种经验都证明了爱与怕之间的紧密联系。

He agreed to testify on behalf of the accused man.
他同意为被告作证。
testimonial(pl.: testimonials)
n. 证明书,奖状
She sent a testimonial from her former employer when applying for the post.
她申请那职位时寄去了前雇主的推荐书.

The boy look for a job have testimonial from his teacher and former employer.
那个找工作的小伙子有他的老师和以前的雇主的推荐信。
testimony(pl.: testimonies)
n. 证言,证据
Several men were called for testimony.
好几个人被传来作证。

The witness is giving false testimony.
那个证人在作伪证。
testing
n. 测试

a. 吃力的,试验的

vbl. 尝试,测验
We are testing the efficacy of a new drug.
我们正在测试新药的功效。

Imitation or representation, as of a potential situation or in experimental testing.
模拟模仿或演习可能发生的情况或在试验性的测试中进行模仿和演习
testosterone
n. 男性荷尔蒙的一种
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test-tube
n. 试管
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testy
a. 易怒的,暴躁的
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tetanus
n. 破伤风
German physiologist. He won a1901 Nobel Prize for work on serum immunization against diphtheria and tetanus.
贝林,埃米尔·冯1854-1917德国生理学家,因其在抗白喉与破伤风血清免疫方面的工作获1901年诺贝尔奖
tether(pt.: tethered, pp.: tethered, prp.: tethering, pl.: tethers)
n. 系绳,系链,界限

v. 练栓,拘束
He tethered his horse to a tree.
他用绳子把马拴在树上。

The animals were fastened by tether.
那群牲畜被绳子拴着。
tetrad
四位组
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tetrahedron(pl.: tetrahedrons)
n. 四面体
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tetrahydrocannabinol
n. [化]四氢大麻醇,四氢大麻酚(大麻树脂的主要成分,麻醉用)
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Texas
n. 德克萨斯州,(美国州名)
As a rule of thumb, a one-cent-a-gallon gasoline tax raises$1 billion. Oil producers in President-elect Bush's adopted state of Texas, however, would rather see a tax on imported crude oil.
一般情形是,每加仑加汽油一分钱的税可以征收10亿元。可是,在布什第二家乡德克萨斯州的产油商宁愿看见在进口原油上征税。

He is rated one of the rich men in Texas.
他被认为是德州最富有的人之一。
text(pl.: texts)
n. 本文,文件,正文

v. 发短信
He studied Shakespeare's texts.
他学习了莎士比亚的原作。

The book contains scandalous text.
该书含有诽谤性的内容。
textbook(pl.: textbooks)
n. 课本,教科书
Our textbook is very well illustrated.
我们的课本插图丰富。

This is the standard textbook on the subject.
这是这一科的权威性课本.
textile(pl.: textiles)
a. 纺织的

n. 纺织品
Their main exports are textiles, especially silk and cotton.
他们的主要出口货物是纺织品,特别是丝绸和棉布。

I got a job in a textile factory.
我在一家纺织厂找到一份工作。
textual
a. 本文的,原文的
Textual analysis identified the author as Shakespeare.
对原文的分析研究鉴定出作者是莎士比亚.

Mail permits network users to send textual messages to each other.
电子邮件允许网络用户彼此传送文本消息。
texture(pl.: textures)
n. (材料等的)结构,质地
This kind of cloth has a close texture.
这种布质地很紧密。

The cake has a nice light texture.
这蛋糕松软可口。
Thai(pl.: Thais)
n. 泰国人,泰国语
It is Thais the whore who gave this answer to her lover when he asked: Am I very worthy of your thanks?"Very, nay, incredibly so! "
她便是妓女塞绮斯,当她的情人间她“你十分感谢我吗?”的时候,她回答说:“哎呀,感谢极了。”
Thailand
n. 泰国
My friend took a trip to Thailand.
我的朋友去泰国旅行了一次。

Thailand is on the west of Laos.
泰国在老挝的西面。
thalidomide
n. [药]萨立多胺
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thallium
n. 铊
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Thames
n. 伦敦的泰晤士河
The Thames rises in the Cotswold Hills.
泰晤士河发源於科茨沃尔德丘陵.

The river Thames is spanned by many bridges.
泰晤士河上有很多桥.
than
conj. 比

prep. 比(用于两者之间的比较)
He has no friend other than you.
他除你之外就没有别的朋友了。

There are more than 5,000 adjectives in that dictionary.
那本词典中有5000多个形容词。
thank(pt.: thanked, pp.: thanked, prp.: thanking, pl.: thanks)
int. [-s]谢谢

v. 谢谢

vt.&n. 感谢
I don't know how I can possibly thank you enough.
我不知道该怎样来感谢你才好。

Thank you all the same.
不管怎样还是要谢谢你。
Thank goodness!
谢天谢地!
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thankful
a. 感谢的
I'm thankful to know that he is safe.
得知他很安全,我感到欣慰。

We were thankful for his help.
我们感谢他的帮助。
thankfully
ad. 感谢的
Thankfully, it's at last stopped raining.
谢天谢地,雨总算停了。

Thankfully, he sank back into his comfortable chair. Someone else would do the job.
他感到欣慰地一屁股坐在舒适的椅子上;这件事将由别人去办。
thankfulness
n. 感谢,感激
Send you our everlasting feeling of gratefulness and thankfulness on this special day.
在这特别的日子谨向您致以我们永恒的感激之情。

At that moment my heart is full of joy and thankfulness.
此时,我的心充满了欢乐与感激。
thanks
int. 谢谢

n. 谢谢(只用复数)
Thanks to the bad weather, the match had been cancelled.
多亏这个倒霉天气,挺好的比赛取消了。

Thanks for the warning.
谢谢你的提醒。
Thanks a lot
非常感谢。
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Thanksgiving
n. 感恩节
We invite her to have Thanksgiving dinner with us.
我们邀请她和我们一起吃感恩节晚餐。

Thanksgiving is a movable holiday.
感恩节的日期每年不同。
Thanksgiving Day
n. 感恩节(美国是11月的第四个星期四,加拿大是10月的第二个星期一)
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that(pl.: those)
pron. 那

a. pron. 那,那个

conj. 引导宾语从句
I reached the gate that opened onto the lake.
我走到临湖而开的那扇门前。

That pie tastes good.
那个馅饼味道不错。
thatch(pt.: thatched, pp.: thatched, prp.: thatching, pl.: thatches)
n. 盖屋顶的材料,用草盖的屋顶,浓密的头发

v. 茸
The family lived in a thatched cottage before liberation.
解放前,他们一家住在茅屋里。

"Are you sure it was Anderson? ""Of course I'm sure. With his thatch of red hair there's no mistaking him."
"你敢肯定那是安德森吗?""当然,我敢肯定,就凭那一头蓬乱的红头发就很容易把他辨别出来。"
thatcher(pl.: thatchers)
n. 盖屋顶者
For many Britons accustomed to watching Thatcher browbeat enemies and dress down aides, it seemed like only a matter of time before her support for Major would cool.
对很多看惯撒切尔向她的政敌怒目而视或斥责僚属的英国人来说,她对梅杰的支持迟早都会冷却。

Thatcher has said she will abolish the rating system. Watch this space, she won't. No one will. No ever.
撒切尔说过她将废除评估财产的课税现值体制。注意:她不会这么做的。没有有人会这么做。从来没有哪位做过。
That's for sure
那倒是.
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thaumaturgist
n. 魔术师,奇术士
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thaw(pt.: thawed, pp.: thawed, prp.: thawing, pl.: thaws)
n. 融雪

v. 使融解,暖和
Just give me a minute to thaw out in front of the fire, then we can talk.
先让我烤烤火暖和一下,然后我们开始谈话。

The ground has thawed out.
地上的冰雪已经融化了。
the
ad. [用于比较级,最高级前]

art. 这(那),这(那)些
The more he has, the more he wants.
他得到越多,想要的也越多。

Turn to the left and you will find the post.
向左转,你会找到邮局的。
theater(pl.: theaters)
n. 戏院,电影院,剧场
Do you enjoy the theater?
你喜欢看戏吗?

She is been in the theater all her life.
她一辈子搞戏剧。
theatre(pl.: theatres)
n. 剧场,戏院
She is been in the theatre all her life.
她一辈子搞戏剧。

There is a ban on smoking in the theatre.
这剧院内禁止吸烟。
theatrical
a. 剧场的,夸张的
She works in a theatrical company.
她在剧团工作。

The expert is writing a theatrical review.
专家正在写戏剧评论。
theatricals
戏剧
His success in amateur theatricals led him on to think he could tread the boards for a living.
他业余演戏很成功,他因此觉得自己可以以演戏为生。

The expert is writing a theatrical review.
专家正在写戏剧评论。
thee
int. 你
The lord anointed thee King of Israel.
(圣经)耶和华膏你作以色列的王。

And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.
法老对约瑟夫说,我已任命你为全埃及的统治者。
theft
n. 偷窃
The building has been insured against fire and theft.
这座大楼保了火险和失窃险。

The defendant is accused of theft.
被告被控偷窃。
their
a. 他们的,它们的

pron. 他(她,它)们的
They washed their faces.
他们洗了脸。

We have no idea how the birds find their way.
我们不知道这些鸟如何找到它们的路。
theirs
pron. 他(她,它)们的
It was his fault, not theirs.
这是他的过错,不是他们的。

Theirs are blue.
他们的是蓝色的。
theism
n. 一神论,有神论
暂无例句
them
pron. 他(她,它)们
He offered them a new contract.
他向他们提出一份新合同。

This comedy has had them rolling in the aisles for two weeks.
这出喜剧让观众们连续两个星期乐得前仰后合。
thematic
a. 题目的,主题的,主旋律的
暂无例句
thematically
ad. 主题的
暂无例句
theme(pl.: themes)
n. 题目,主题
The theme for tonight's talk is education.
今天谈话的题目是教育。

What is the essential theme of the play?
这剧本的主题是什麽?
theme park
n. 主题公园
暂无例句
themselves
pron. 他(她,它)们自己
They finished the work by themselves.
他们自己完成了这项工作。

The emancipation of women depends on themselves.
妇女的解放依靠她们自己。
then
ad. 那么

当时,然后,于是
We lived in the country then.
我们那时住在乡下。

He took his hat and then left.
他拿起帽子,随即离开了。
then and there
当场,立即
He was not in his office and I eventually tracked him down in the lab. So we discussed the problem then and there.
他不在办公室,最后我在实验室里找到了他,在那里我们当场讨论了那个问题。

I decided to do it then and there.
我决定当场立即就做。
thence
ad. 从那里,因此
He hitched south towards Italy, and thence into France.
他搭乘便车往南去意大利,然后从那里进入法国。

They travelled by rail to the coast and thence by boat to America.
他们乘火车到海岸, 再从那里乘船去美国.
theocracy(pl.: theocracies)
n. 神权政体,神政,神治国
暂无例句
theologian(pl.: theologians)
n. 神学者
An eminent theologian.
神学家显赫的神学者

British theologian who led the Oxford movement after John Henry Newman's conversion to Roman Catholicism(1845).
普西,爱德华·布维里尔1800-1882英国神学家,在约翰·亨利纽曼皈依罗马天主教(1845年)之后,发动了牛津运动
theological
a. 神学
He is studying in the theological college.
他在那所神学院学习。

They are having a theological argument.
他们正争论神学上的问题。
theology(pl.: theologies)
n. 神学
He believes in theology.
他信仰宗教。

In the Middle Ages, philosophy and theology were inextricable.
在中世纪, 哲学与神学是不分的.
theorem(pl.: theorems)
n. 定理
暂无例句
theoretical
a. 理论上的
This book is too theoretical; I need a practical one.
这本书理论性太强,我需要一本实用的。

It's a theoretical possibility, but I don't suppose it will happen.
这是一种理论上的可能性,但我认为这种情况不会发生。
theoretically
ad. 理论上
Frankly speaking, Andy is more of an angler theoretically than practically.
老实说,安迪是个理论胜於实际的垂钓者。
theorist
n. 理论家
Italian political theorist whose book The Prince(1513) describes the achievement and maintenance of power by a determined ruler indifferent to moral considerations.
马基雅维利,尼克尔1469-1527意大利政治理论家,他的著作君主论(1513年)阐述了一个意志坚定的统治者不顾道德观念的约束如何获得并保持其权力

French painter who was a leading exponent and theorist of the cubist movement.
布拉克,乔治斯1882-1963法国画家,是立体派的主要倡导者和理论家
theorize(pt.: theorized, pp.: theorized, prp.: theorizing)
vt. 推理(建立理论,理论化)
暂无例句
theory(pl.: theories)
n. 理论
It is so in theory.
理论上是如此。

Do you agree to the wave theory of light?
你同意光的波动理论吗?
theosophy
n. 通神论,通神学
暂无例句
therapeutic
a. 治疗的
Internal and external use of water as a therapeutic treatment for all forms of disease.
水疗法水的外用和内服,作为各种病症的治疗方法

The act or practice of opening a vein by incision or puncture to remove blood as a therapeutic treatment.
静脉切开术,放血术切割静脉或穿孔来放血的行为或实践,作为一种医学治疗
therapist
n. 临床医学家
Launders,27, said she has spent most of the year"like a basket case" despite seeing a therapist once a week.
27岁的朗黛丝说,尽管她每周去理疗一次,她今年过的大半日子“像个四肢不全的废人。”
therapy(pl.: therapies)
n. 疗法,治疗
She was in therapy.
她正在接受治疗。

The local or general use of low temperatures in medical therapy.
冷疗法一种在医疗中局部或全部使用低温的方法
there
ad. 在那里
There are numerous items to choose from.
有许许多多可选择的项目。

Here and there in the garden little flowers had grown up.
花园里各处开着小黄花。
thereafter
ad. 其后,从那时以后
You'll be accompanied as far as the border, thereafter you must find your own way.
有人送你到边境,然后你必须自己走了。

The state of a woman during childbirth or immediately thereafter.
妇女在分娩期或紧接其后的时期内的状况
thereby
ad. 因此,从而
Thereby hangs a tale.
其中必有文章。

He became a citizen, thereby gaining the right to vote.
他成为公民,并因此获得了选举权。
therefor
ad. 所以(为此,因之,但)
Your information is inaccurate and your conclusion is therefore wrong.
你的信息不准确,所以你的结论是错误的。

We have a growing population and therefore we need more food.
我们的人口在增长,因此我们需要更多的食物。
therefore
ad. 因此,所以
Your information is inaccurate and your conclusion is therefore wrong.
你的信息不准确,所以你的结论是错误的。

We have a growing population and therefore we need more food.
我们的人口在增长,因此我们需要更多的食物。
therefrom
ad. 由此
Failing this, they will be held responsible for all the consequences arising therefrom.
要是做不到这一点,他们必须对由此产生的后果负责。

Most Chinese think he will be therefrom unwelcome.
大多数中国人认为他将从此不受欢迎。
therein
ad. 在其中,在那里,在那一点上
He is not a snob and therein lay his downfall.
他不是个势利小人,而他失败的原因正在于此。

Therein lies the crux of the matter.
问题的关键就在那里.
thereof
ad. 关于...,将它,它的
All citizens of the United Kingdom are ruled by the laws thereof.
英联盟的全体公民都受联盟法律的约束。

I have also credited you for premium of insurance$42,500, the account thereof having been found correct.
保险费42,500元已记入贵方借方帐,上开帐目,已核算无误。
thereon
ad. 关于那
暂无例句
thereto
ad. 到那里,另外
They signed the agreement and the documents appended thereto.
他们签署了协议与附件。

A medal, emblem, or insignia in the form of an upright post with a transverse piece near the top of it, or a modification thereto.
十字勋章用接近顶部的地方横梁上的一根立柱的形状制成的勋章或徽章或由此加以装饰的饰物
thereupon
ad. 因此,于是

conj. 因此,随即
He thereupon asked her to marry him.
他随即向她求婚。

Russia thereupon declared war upon Turkey.
俄国于是对土耳其宣战。
therewith
ad. 随其,以其,于是
暂无例句
thermal(pl.: thermals)
a. 热的,热量的

n. 上升的热气流
A term sometimes applied to a stylus in a thermal matrix printer.
有时用来指热敏点阵打印机的触针的一个术语。

The spontaneous intermingling of the particles of two or more substances as a result of random thermal motion.
分子扩散运动两种或更多种物质的分子由于随机的热运动自发混合在一起
thermodynamics
n. 热力学
German physicist noted for his contributions to the understanding of thermodynamics.
迈尔,尤里乌斯·罗伯特·冯1814-1878德国物理学家,为热力学研究作出很大贡献

Clearly, a refrigerator, which is a physical system must obey not only the first law(energy conservation) but the second law of thermodynamics as well.
很明显,冷冻机是一种物理系统,因此它不仅必须遵从第一定律(能量定恒),也必须遵从热力学的第二定律。
thermometer
n. 温度计
The thermometer reads 27 degrees.
温度计的读数是27度。

The readings on my thermometer last month were well above the average.
我的温度计上个月的读数远远超过平均温度。
thermonuclear
a. 热核的
暂无例句
thermos
n. 热水瓶
She poured hot water from the thermos.
她从热水瓶倒出热水。
thermoset
a. 热固性的(热凝成形的,加热成型后即硬化的)

n. 热凝(热固性,热变定法)
暂无例句
thermosetting
a. 热硬化性的
暂无例句
thermostat
n. 恒温器
The thermostat is based on the fact that different metals have different coefficients of expansion.
恒温器是以不同的金属有不同的膨胀系数这一事实为根据的。

A high-temperature thermostat.
高温恒温度,高温调节器
thesaurus(pl.: thesauri)
n. 辞典,宝库,知识宝库
A thesaurus is something like a dictionary.
类语词典与普通词典相仿.
these
这些
We have been working hard these days.
这些天来,我们一直在努力工作。

The meeting will deal with these problems.
本次会议将就这些问题作出处理。
thesis(pl.: theses)
n. 论文
Developed her thesis in a series of articles.
用一系列文章逐渐阐明她的论文

Key decisions; the key element of the thesis.
意义重大的结论;论文的中心成分
thespian
a. 悲剧的,戏剧的,悲剧性的

n. 演员,悲剧演员
暂无例句
they
pron. 他们
I have a dog and a cat, but they fight all the time.
我养了一只猫和一只狗,但它们老是打架。

They are going to move to a new house next week.
下星期他们将迁入新居。
they'll
(=they will)
暂无例句
they're
n. 他们是
暂无例句
they've
(=they have)
暂无例句
thick
a. 厚的

ad. 厚,浓,密
He put on a thick sweater since it was cold in the morning.
早晨很冷,他穿上了一件厚毛衣。

Last winter the snow lay thick on the ground.
去年冬天,地上积雪很厚。
thicken(pt.: thickened, pp.: thickened, prp.: thickening)
v. 变浓,使...厚,变为复杂
The plot thickens.
情节复杂起来了。

It is coming in foggy; we had better get home before it thickens.
现在开始起雾了,我们最好赶在雾浓前回家。
thicket(pl.: thickets)
n. 繁茂处,丛林,草丛
The fox hid in the thicket where the dog could not reach it.
狐狸躲在猎狗抓不到它的灌木丛中。

A fox dart out of the midst of the thicket.
一只狐狸从灌木丛中窜了出来。
thickly
ad. 厚(浓,密,深)
Spread the bread thickly with butter.
把面包抹上厚厚的黄油吧。

The trees branch thickly over the path.
此树生枝极多,遮挡小路。
thickness(pl.: thicknesses)
n. 厚度,一层,含混不清
The beam has a thickness of 3 inches.
这根梁厚3英寸。

As a result, nacre thickness is sometimes just a cosmetic layer that can wear thin over time.
所以真珠质的厚度就像脸上化妆品,不久就会磨薄了。
thick-skinned
a. 厚颜的
暂无例句
thief(pl.: thieves)
n. 贼,小偷
The thief was caught red-handed.
小偷被当场抓住了。

The thief was confined in a prison.
窃贼被关押在监狱里。
thieves
n. 小偷
The police tracked the thieves to their den.
警察跟踪小偷,直到他们的老窝。

The police are on the scent of the thieves.
警察发现了小偷的线索。
thigh(pl.: thighs)
n. 大腿
I walked the last six miles in water up to my thighs.
我在深及大腿的水中走完了最后6英里。

"The pain runs from the small of my back right down my left thigh, " he told the doctor.
他告诉医生说:"从后腰一直到左大腿都疼得很。"
thimble(pl.: thimbles)
n. 顶针,嵌环,套管,[计]转筒
She put a thimble over the finger when sewing.
缝纫时,她在手上戴一枚顶针。
thin(pt.: thinned, pp.: thinned, prp.: thinning)
a. 瘦的

ad. 薄,细,瘦,稀薄(的)

v. (使)变薄

vi. 变薄
The ice on the pond is too thin for skating.
池塘上的冰面太薄了,不能滑冰。

Unions regard the government's intention to ban overtime as the thin end of the wedge.
工会认为政府禁止加班的用意是老鼠拉木 ,大头在後边。
thing(pl.: things)
n. 东西,事情
Be calm and take things as they come.
冷静点,既来之则安之吧。

He is only interested in things and not people.
他只对物而不对人感兴趣。
think(pt.: thought, pp.: thought, prp.: thinking)
v. 想,考虑,想像
He thinks business all day.
他整天想着生意。

You can't think how glad I am to see you.
你无法想象我是多么高兴见到你。
thinker(pl.: thinkers)
n. 思想者
He is a bold thinker, with lots of original ideas.
他是个敢于思考的人,富有创新观点。

That famous progressive thinker was asked to deliver a speech at the meeting.
那位著名的进步思想家被邀请在会议上发表演讲。
thinking
n. 思考,思想

a. 思考的,有理性的

vbl. 想,思考
What are you thinking about?
你在想什么?

Thinking correctly is important.
思考正确是重要的。
thinly
ad. 薄,细,瘦
Spread the butter thinly.
薄薄涂一层黄油。

A fine or thinly spun thread, fiber, or wire.
细丝细小或薄的丝线、纤维或电线
third(pl.: thirds)
a. 第三(的)

n. 三分之一

num. 第三
He will come to see you on the third of April.
他将于四月三日来看你。

With this performance, she has notched up her third championship title.
她因这一成绩而获得第三个冠军称号。
thirdly
ad. 第三
The main events were as follows: first, the president's speech, secondly the secretary's reply and thirdly, the chairman's summing-up.
主要活动如下: 第一项, 总裁讲话; 第二项, 秘书做解答; 第三项, 主席做总结.
thirst(pt.: thirsted, pp.: thirsted, prp.: thirsting)
v. 渴望,渴求

vi. (for)渴望,渴求

vt.&n. 渴,渴望
I satisfied my thirst with a glass of water.
我喝了一杯水解渴。

Many boys have a thirst for adventure.
许多男孩都渴望冒险。
thirsty
a. 口渴的
The travellers in the desert felt thirsty.
沙漠中的旅行者感到口干舌燥。

He was thirsty for power.
他渴望拥有权力。
thirteen(pl.: thirteens)
十三
He hadn't appeared in a film for thirteen years.
他已有十三年未在电影中露面了。

How old is your sister? She is thirteen years old.
你的姊妹几岁?她十三岁。
thirteenth(pl.: thirteenths)
a. 第十三
暂无例句
thirtieth(pl.: thirtieths)
num. 第三十
Please hand in your paper before June thirtieth.
请在六月三十日前交论文。
thirty(pl.: thirties)
三十
I'll be thirty next year.
明年我就满三十岁了。

There were many people with leprosy around the age of thirty.
在三十年代有很多麻疯病人。
this(pl.: these)
a. pron. 这,这个
Please look at this box here.
请看这里的这个盒子。

We have had two world wars in this century.
本世纪我们已经经历了两次世界大战。
thistle(pl.: thistles)
n. [植]蓟
The man made up his mind to grasp the thistle firmly.
这个人痛下决心,毅然处理困难局面。

The thistle is the emblem of Scotland.
蓟是苏格兰的标志.
thither
a. 对岸的,那边的

ad. 到那处,向那方
Butterflies flit hither and thither.
蝴蝶到处飞来飞去。

She ran hither and thither in the orchard.
她在果园里到处跑。
Thomas
n. 男子名,耶稣十二门徒之一
Thomas Atkins, sometime vicar of this parish
托马斯·阿特金斯, 本牧区从前的牧师.

Thomas, commonly known as Tom.
托马斯, 通常称为汤姆.
Thompson
汤普逊(姓)
Thompson turned in a superb performance to win the decathlon.
汤普森在十项全能比赛中表现十分出色.

"Goodbye, Mrs. Thompson."
"再见,汤普森太太。"
thong(pt.: thonged, pp.: thonged, prp.: thonging, pl.: thongs)
v. 装皮带,用皮带打

n. 皮带,皮条
He fastened the dog to the post with a thong.
他用一根皮带把狗拴到柱子上。

A thong or whip of hide or leather.
皮带,皮鞭皮或皮革制成的皮带或鞭子
thorn(pl.: thorns)
n. 刺,荆棘
His sister is a thorn in his flesh.
他的妹妹使他伤透脑筋。

He stepped on a sharp thorn.
他踩到一根尖刺。
thorny
a. 多刺的,痛苦的
Cacti are thorny.
仙人掌多刺。

It's a thorny subject.
这是个棘手的问题。
thorough
a. 彻底的,完全的,精心的
That has been a thorough waste of time.
这是十足的浪费时间。

We are trying to get a thorough understanding of the government's fiscal policy.
我们正努力对政府的财政政策进行全面的了解。
thoroughbred(pl.: thoroughbreds)
n.&a. 优良种(动物,尤指马的)
暂无例句
thoroughfare(pl.: thoroughfares)
n. 通路,大道
The Strand is one of London's busiest thoroughfares.
斯特兰德大街是伦敦最热闹的要道之一。

No thoroughfare!
此路不通!
thoroughly
ad. 彻底地
Although she scrubbed the old pot thoroughly, she could not make it look completely clean.
虽然她彻底地用力擦洗那只旧壶,但她无法把它完全洗干净。

He is surprised to find his room thoroughly clean.
他惊讶得发现他的房间给彻底地打扫了。
those
pron.&a. 那些
Those trees have very beautiful white bark.
那些树长着非常漂亮的白色树皮。

Those schoolboys like to play pranks on their teachers.
那些小学生们喜欢作弄他们的老师。
thou(pl.: ye)
n. 千个的
Whither goest thou?
汝欲何往?

But wilt thou accept not the worship the heart lifts above.
难道你竟然会摈弃我呈上的虔诚崇拜。
though
ad. 可是,然而,不过

conj. 尽管,虽然

prep. 但.
I don't know him well though I've known him for a long time.
我对他并不了解,虽然我认识他已经很长时间了。

He said he would come, he didn't, though.
他说他要来,可是并没有来。
thought
n. 想法,思想

v. (think的过去式和过去分词)想,思考,认为

vbl. 想,思考,认为
The old man was lost in thought and did not hear us come in.
这个老人凝神沉思,没有听见我们进来。

What's the central thought of this article?
这篇文章的中心思想是什么?
thoughtful
a. 深思的,体贴的
It was thoughtful of you to warn me of your arrival.
你来之前先通知我,真是考虑得很周到。

You are very thoughtful.
您想得真周到。
thoughtfully
ad. 考虑周到的(思索的)
She regarded him thoughtfully.
她若有所思地看着他。

He drew thoughtfully on his pipe.
他抽著烟斗,若有所思。
thoughtfulness
n. 有思想性的
Suggestive or expressive of melancholy thoughtfulness.
忧心忡忡的,郁郁寡欢的让人联想起或表达忧郁的沉思的
thoughtless
a. 没有考虑的,无深虑的,轻率的
It was thoughtless of you to forget your mother's birthday.
你太粗心了,居然连你妈妈的生日也忘了。

She forgave him his thoughtless remark.
她原谅了他说的轻率的话.
thousand(pl.: thousands)
a. 千,成千
The little boy can count up to a thousand.
这个小男孩能够数到一千。

Will we all survive until the year 2000? That's the sixty-four thousand dollar question.
我们大家是否都能活到公元2000年? 这个问题很难回答.
thousandfold
a. 千倍的

ad. 千倍地,成千倍
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thousands
n. 数千
Men have been making music for thousands of years.
人类创作音乐已有数千年历史。

Thousands died in the disaster.
数千人死於这场灾祸.
thraldom
n. 奴役,束缚 [=thralldom]
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thrall(pl.: thralls)
n. 奴隶,束缚
Her beauty held him in thrall.
她的美貌征服了他。
thrash(pt.: thrashed, pp.: thrashed, prp.: thrashing, pl.: thrashes)
n. 打,逆行

v. 打扑,划水
As he swam, he thrashed the water with his hand.
他游泳时用手拍打水。

Let's thrash the matter over before putting it on the agenda.
我们先把这件事仔细研究一下,再把它列入议事日程。
thrashing(pl.: thrashings)
颠簸
Swimmers thrashing about in the water.
游泳的人在水中用力打水.

I could be in Singapore City, what was I doing going on a week's thrash round mountains?
我本可以到新加坡市了,为什么在山里颠簸了一个星期呢?
thread(pt.: threaded, pp.: threaded, prp.: threading, pl.: threads)
n. 线,纤维,思路,线索

v. 穿线于,穿过,成线
I'm afraid I've lost the thread of your argument.
我恐怕没有抓住你的论据的思路。

The little girl threaded the shells together and wore them round her neck.
小女孩把贝壳穿成一串,戴在脖子上。
threadbare
a. 磨破的,陈腐的
Pride may lurk under a threadbare cloak.
骄傲可能会潜藏在穿旧的斗篷下。
threat(pl.: threats)
n. 威胁,恐吓,凶兆,征兆
The threat of an economic depression hangs over the world.
经济衰退的威胁笼罩着世界。

There was a threat of typhoon.
有刮台风的征兆。
threaten(pt.: threatened, pp.: threatened, prp.: threatening)
vi. 构成威胁

vt. 威胁
The black clouds threatened rain.
乌云密布预示着将要下雨。

While danger threatens we must all be on guard.
危险正逼近,我们必须保持警惕。
threatening
a. 威胁(性)的,凶兆的
They are threatening to impose a blockade on the country.
他们威胁说要对该国实行封锁。

The terrorists are threatening to blow up the hijacked airliner.
恐怖分子扬言要炸毁劫持的客机。
three(pl.: threes)
num. 三

pron.&a. 三(个,只...)
He is only a child of three.
他只是一个三岁的孩子。

Three of the chickens hatched today.
今天有三只小鸡出壳。
three-dimensional
a. 三维的,三度的,立体的
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threescore
n.&a. 六十(的)
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threnody(pl.: threnodies)
n. 挽歌,哀歌
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thresh(pt.: threshed, pp.: threshed, prp.: threshing)
v. 打(庄稼)

vt. 打谷
They are separating the grains from wheat with a threshing machine.
他们正在用打谷机给小麦脱粒。

If we put our heads together we can probably thresh out a workable scheme.
如果我们集思广益,也许能琢磨出一个切实可行的方案。
threshold(pl.: thresholds)
n. 极限,门槛,入口,开端
The treaty will be the threshold of lasting peace.
这个条约将成为持久和平的开端。

The cabin has a flat stone for a threshold.
这间小屋用一条扁平的石头做门槛。
threw
throw的过去式
His motion threw the meeting into an uproar.
他的建议在会上引起了一片吵嚷。

I threw a life buoy to him when I saw his struggling.
看到他在挣扎,我给他扔了一个救生圈过去。
thrice
ad. 三倍地,三次
My husband earns thrice the amount I earn.
我丈夫挣的钱是我的三倍。

He flung off his opponent thrice.
他把对手摔倒三次。
thrift
a. 节约,节俭

n. 节俭,节约
Thrift is the basement of richness.
节约是富裕的基础。
thrift shop
廉价旧货店
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thrifty
a. 节俭的,节约的
Her mother is a thrifty housewife.
她妈妈是一个节俭的主妇。

Only very thrifty children manage to fill up a money-box.
只有非常节俭的儿童才会设法填满一个储蓄罐。
thrill(pt.: thrilled, pp.: thrilled, prp.: thrilling, pl.: thrills)
n. 震颤,激动

v. 震颤,抖颤,激动
It's a sight that never fails to thrill me.
那是一种永远让我激动不已的景象。

She was thrilled when the handsome filmstar kissed her.
当那位英俊的电影明星吻她的时候,她欣喜若狂。
thriller
n. 惊险小说
He is at an absorbing thriller and can't be disturbed.
他正在阅读一部引人入胜的惊险小说,什么也惊动不了他。

Our new serial thriller begins at 7.30 this evening.
我们的新系列惊险故事於今晚 7 时 30 分开始播出.
thrilling
a. 毛骨悚然的,令人兴奋的
It was a real thrill to meet the Queen.
能见到女王的确是令人兴奋的事.

The film works up to a thrilling climax.
这电影逐渐发展到令人惊悚的高潮
thrive(pt.: thrived, pp.: thrived, prp.: thriving)
v. 兴旺,繁荣
Few plants or animals thrive in the desert.
很少植物或动物能在沙漠中很好地生长。

A business cannot thrive without good management.
没有良好的经营管理,事业就不会兴旺发达。
thriving
a. 成功的,旺盛的
Growing or thriving in water.
水生(植物)的水中生长或繁殖的

Every trade is thriving.
各行各业都欣欣向荣。
throat(pl.: throats)
n. 喉咙
I was off work because of a sore throat.
我因为喉咙痛没有去上班。

I've got a fish bone stuck in my throat.
有根鱼骨头卡在我的喉咙里。
throaty
a. 嗓子沙哑的
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throb(pt.: throbbed, pp.: throbbed, prp.: throbbing, pl.: throbs)
n. 悸动,脉搏

v. 悸动
His head throbbed with pain.
他的头一阵阵地痛。

Her heart was throbbing with excitement.
她兴奋得心直跳。
throbbing
a. 跳动的,悸动的
Her heart was throbbing with excitement.
她兴奋得心直跳。

His heart was throbbing away, we had to send him to the hospital.
他的心一阵阵痛,我们不得不把他送到医院。
thrombocyte
n. 血小板,凝血细胞
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thrombosis
n. 血栓形成
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throne(pt.: throned, pp.: throned, prp.: throning, pl.: thrones)
n. 王座,君主
He was only eight when he ascended the throne.
他登上王位时才八岁。

Who is first in succession to the throne?
谁是王位的第一继承人?
throng(pt.: thronged, pp.: thronged, prp.: thronging, pl.: throngs)
n. 群众,众多

a. 拥挤的,忙的

v. 群集,挤入,挤满
A patient throng was waiting in silence.
一大群人耐心地静候着。

Passengers thronged the station waiting for their trains.
乘客们拥挤在火车站上等候乘车。
throttle(pt.: throttled, pp.: throttled, prp.: throttling, pl.: throttles)
n. 节流阀,节气阀,喉咙

v. 扼喉咙,使窒息,压
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through
ad. 穿越,完全

prep. 经过,穿过,凭借
The river flows through the city from east to west.
这条河从东到西贯穿这座城市。

He walked home in the rain and was wet through.
他冒雨步行回家,淋得浑身湿透。
throughout
ad. 到处,自始至终

prep. 遍及,贯穿
The disease spread throughout the country.
这种疾病蔓延全国。

It snowed throughout the night.
雪整整下了一夜。
throughput
吞吐量
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throw(pt.: threw, pp.: thrown, prp.: throwing, pl.: throws)
n. 投,掷,抛

v. 丢,掷,抛
Many women throw all of their energies into a career.
许多妇女把她们的全部精力投入到职业中。

He threw the stone in the air.
他把石头抛向空中。
throwaway
a. 用后即扔的,浪费的
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thrower
n. 投掷者
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thrown
throw的过去分词
He was quick to take up the gauntlet thrown down by the opposition.
他立即接受了对方提出的挑战。

You know that Bill was thrown out of college for failing his exams.
你知道吗, 比尔因考试不及格而被大学开除了。
thrush
n. 画眉,鹅口疮,蹄叉腐烂
The thrush is a kind of small singing bird.
画眉是一种小鸣禽。

My little son has a thrush.
我的小儿子得了鹅口疮。
thrust(pt.: thrust, pp.: thrust, prp.: thrusting, pl.: thrusts)
n. 推力,刺,力推

v. 插入,推挤,刺
We thrust our way through the crowd.
我们用力挤过人群。

The enemy made a thrust against our troop.
敌人向我军发动了袭击。
thrusting
n. (猛)推, 插, 挤

a. 有强大推进力的
The act or process of pushing or thrusting out.
推,掷推出或掷出的行为或过程

We thrust our way through the crowd.
我们用力挤过人群。
thud(pt.: thudded, pp.: thudded, prp.: thudding, pl.: thuds)
n. 重击声
The sound of such a blow; a thud.
重击声响亮有力的重击声;砰的一声

It fell with a dead thud.
它砰的一声倒了下来。
thug
n. 暴徒,凶残的罪犯
He is done over by a gang of thug after a football match.
他在足球比赛结束以後受到一帮暴徒的殴打。

He is badly beat up by a gang of thug.
他被一帮暴徒打得死去活来。
thumb(pt.: thumbed, pp.: thumbed, prp.: thumbing, pl.: thumbs)
n. 拇指

v. 示意要求搭车,迅速翻阅
When the play opened, the local press gave it the thumbs down.
这出戏公演时,当地报纸对它评价不佳。

He thumbed through the address book looking for the number.
他翻阅地址簿,寻找号码。
thumbnail
n. 大拇指的指甲,极小之物,小图片

a. 极小的,极短的

"豆腐干"(文章)
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thumbtack(pt.: thumbtacked, pp.: thumbtacked, prp.: thumbtacking, pl.: thumbtacks)
n. 按钉,图钉
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thump(pt.: thumped, pp.: thumped, prp.: thumping, pl.: thumps)
n. 重打,其声音

v. 重打,砰地撞到,用拳头打
The old man thumpes noisily along the passage.
那老人沿着过道步履沉重地走着。

He sat down with a thump.
他砰的一声坐下。
thumping
n. 敲击,打击
He was thumping the keys of the piano.
他重重地敲击钢琴琴键。

My heart was thumping (with excitement).
我(激动得)心砰砰跳.
thunder
n. 雷电,雷声

v. 打雷,大声喊出
My little dog always hides under the bed when it thunders.
我的小狗一听到打雷就藏到床底下。

We could hear the thunder of distant guns.
我们可以听到远处炮声隆隆。
thunderbolt(pl.: thunderbolts)
n. 雷电,霹雳
The news of his death was a real thunderbolt.
他去世的消息真是晴天霹雳。

The unexpected defeat came as a thunderbolt.
这意外的失败犹如晴天霹雳。
thundercloud
n. 雷雨云
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thunderous
a. 雷鸣般的
The stillness was rent by thunderous applause.
雷鸣般的掌声打破了寂静。

His words were greeted with long and thunderous applause.
他的话引起长时间雷鸣般的掌声。
thunderstorm
n. 雷暴雨(大雷雨)
A thunderstorm forced him to take refuge at a hut.
一场雷雨迫使他躲在草屋里。

You slept right through the thunderstorm.
你一直睡著, 这场雷雨都没把你吵醒.
thunderstruck
a. 吓坏了的,遭雷击的
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Thursday
n. 星期四
We have meetings every Thursday afternoon.
我们每个星期四下午开会。

The meeting is scheduled for Thursday.
会议定于星期四举行。
thus
ad. 如此,这样,因此,从而

conj. 因此,于是
It has been thus and will continue to be so.
事情一直是这样,并将继续这样下去。

He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title.
他是长子,因此是头衔的继承人。
thwart(pt.: thwarted, pp.: thwarted, prp.: thwarting, pl.: thwarts)
a. 横~

v. 反对,阻碍

ad. 横过
Our plan for a football match was thwarted by the heavy rain.
我们的足球比赛计划因大雨而受阻。

So as to thwart, obstruct, or oppose; perversely.
以便对抗,阻碍,或反对地;任性地
thy
a. (古)你的
An enemy who lies at thy feet begging forgiveness must not feel thy sword.
对俯伏在你脚下乞怜的敌人,绝不可使他触及你的剑。

But the birds sing thy name in thine own morning light,--- for thy name is joy.
但是小鸟们却在你的晨光中,唱着你的名字,--因为你的名字便是快乐。
thyme
n. 百里香
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thyroid
a. 盾状的

n. 甲状腺
A peptide hormone, produced by the thyroid gland in human beings, that lowers plasma calcium and phosphate levels without augmenting calcium accretion.
降钙素一种缩氨酸荷尔蒙,由人体内的甲状腺产生。在不增加钙含量的情况下,可降低血中钙和磷酸盐的含量

An artery, a vein, a nerve, or another part associated with the thyroid gland or thyroid cartilage.
甲状物与甲状腺或甲状软骨相联系的动脉、静脉、神经或其它部分
thyroid gland
甲状腺
A peptide hormone, produced by the thyroid gland in human beings, that lowers plasma calcium and phosphate levels without augmenting calcium accretion.
降钙素一种缩氨酸荷尔蒙,由人体内的甲状腺产生。在不增加钙含量的情况下,可降低血中钙和磷酸盐的含量

An artery, a vein, a nerve, or another part associated with the thyroid gland or thyroid cartilage.
甲状物与甲状腺或甲状软骨相联系的动脉、静脉、神经或其它部分
thyself
你的;你们的。

(yourself的古体或诗体)
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Tiananmen Square
天安门广场
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Tibet
n. 西藏
Before the democratic reform in Tibet, the people there were laid heavy burden on.
在民主改革以前,西藏人民肩负着沉重的负担。

A Buddhist monk of Tibet or Mongolia.
喇嘛中国西藏或蒙古的喇嘛教僧侣
Tibetan
n.&a. 藏族(的)
An experienced Tibetan climber was chosen to lead the others up the mountain.
一位经验丰富的藏族登山者被挑选出来带领其他人登山。

A branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family that includes Tibetan and Burmese.
藏缅语族汉藏语系的一个包括藏语和缅甸语的分支
tick
n. 被套(赊欠,滴答声,片刻,无线电信号)

vt 赊销(滴答响,记以小点)
There was a nice red tick in the margin.
边上打了一个漂亮的红勾。

The clock ticks very loudly.
这只钟发出很响的滴答声。
ticket(pt.: ticketed, pp.: ticketed, prp.: ticketing, pl.: tickets)
n. 票,券
I don't know the price of the dress; its ticket has fallen off.
我不知道这件衣服的价钱,它的标签掉了。

Have you got your train ticket?
你拿到火车票了吗?
ticking
n. (指钟等发出)滴答声
The clock ticks very loudly.
这只钟发出很响的滴答声。

There it was, ticking away, louder than ever.
它就在那里,滴答地走着,比以前更大声。
tickle(pt.: tickled, pp.: tickled, prp.: tickling, pl.: tickles)
n. 胳肢

v. 胳肢,发痒,使快乐
The comedian tickled the crowd with his jokes.
那个喜剧演员讲的笑话把人们都逗笑了。

Babies like to be tickled and hugged.
婴儿喜欢轻轻呵痒和紧紧拥抱。
tickler
n. 棘手的问题,难题
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ticklish
a. 易倒的,不安定的,难对付的
I'm terribly ticklish.
我特别怕痒.

A ticklish matter.
一件棘手的事
tidal
a. 潮的,有关潮水的
A volcanic island of Indonesia between Sumatra and Java. A violent explosion in August1883 blew the island apart and caused a tidal wave that killed more than36,000 people.
喀拉喀托火山位于苏门答腊和爪哇之间的一个火山岛。1883年8月,该岛火山的一次猛烈的喷发使该岛裂开,并引发了一场使36,000多人丧生的海啸

The tidal wave formed a terrifying wall of water.
海啸形成一堵骇人的水墙.
tiddler
n. 很小的鱼,小孩
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tide(pt.: tided, pp.: tided, prp.: tiding, pl.: tides)
n. 潮,趋势,潮流

v. 渡过,随潮漂流,克服
Time and tide wait for no man.
岁月不等人。

The tide is falling.
海水在回落。
tidily
ad. 整齐地
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tidy(pt.: tidied, pp.: tidied, prp.: tidying, pl.: tidies)
n. 椅子的背罩

a. 整齐的,精简的

v. 弄整齐,收拾
He has a tidy mind.
他的思维有条理。

She keeps her house very tidy.
她保持她的住所整整齐齐。
tie(pt.: tied, pp.: tied, prp.: tying, pl.: ties)
n. 结,束缚,不分胜负,领带, 领结,鞋带

v. 系,打结,约束
The girl tied the ends of the thread.
这女孩把线的两端结起来。

They want to loosen their ties with Britain.
他们想要削弱同英国的关系。
tiger(pl.: tiger)
n. 老虎
The number of tigers has reduced abruptly in the last fifty years.
在过去的五十年里,老虎的数目锐减。

We saw the tiger pouncing on the goat.
我们看见老虎向那只山羊扑过去。
tight
a. 紧的

ad. 紧紧地
She held her baby tight in her arms.
她紧紧地搂着她的孩子。

This drawer is too tight for me to open it.
这抽屉太紧了,我打不开。
tighten(pt.: tightened, pp.: tightened, prp.: tightening)
v. 勒紧,坚固
This screw needs tightening.
这螺丝钉需要再拧紧些。

Controls in the city have gradually tightened.
对这个城市的控制逐渐加强。
tightly
ad. 紧紧地,坚固地
I was so tightly wedged between two fat women that it was difficult for me to get up and leave the bus.
我被两个肥胖的女人紧紧地挤在中间,以致于要站起来下公共汽车都很难。

Susan is wedged in the corner so tightly that she can not move.
苏珊被紧紧地挤在一角,动都不能动。
tigress
n. 母虎
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tilde(pl.: tildes)
波浪字符
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tile(pt.: tiled, pp.: tiled, prp.: tiling, pl.: tiles)
n. 砖瓦

v. 铺以瓦,铺以瓷砖
We have put tiles on the wall behind the bath.
我们在浴缸后的墙上贴了瓷砖。

Please place them in tile right order.
请将它们按顺序排好。
till
conj. 直到(...为止)

n. (账台中)放钱的抽屉

prep. 直到

pron. 直到...为止,直到

vt. 耕种
People do not know the value of health till they lose it.
直到失去健康,人们才知道健康的可贵。

We must stick to our task till it is finished.
我们必须继续工作, 直至做好为止。
tilt
(使)倾斜
The table top suddenly tilted and all the plates and glasses crashed onto the floor.
桌面突然翘起,所有的盘子和玻璃制品都滑落到地板上打碎了。

The latter, as the name suggests, are used to record any changes in the tilt of the land.
后者,顾名思义,是用来记录任何土地斜度的变化。
timber(pt.: timbered, pp.: timbered, prp.: timbering, pl.: timbers)
n. 木材,木料
"Timber" the man shouted as the tree was about to fall.
树快要倒下时,那个人喊道“避开!”。

Seasoned timber does not warp.
经干燥处理的木材不会翘曲。
time(pt.: timed, pp.: timed, prp.: timing, pl.: times)
n. 时间,期限,次数,乘

v. 计时,定时,乘

n.[计算机] DOS命令 : 显示并允许改变系统时间
Time and tide wait for no man.
岁月不等人。

Only time will tell if you are right.
只有时间才能证明你是否正确。
timely
a. 及时的,适时的
Thanks to your timely intervention.
多亏你及时调停。

What we expected is nothing less than a timely payment.
及时付款正是我们所盼望的。
timer
n. 计时员(记时器,跑表,定时器,延时调节器)
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times
n. 《纽约时报》
My friend Tom is a reporter for the New York Times.
我朋友汤姆是《纽约时报》的记者。

The microscope magnified the object 100 times.
这台显微镜将物体放大了100倍。
timetable(pl.: timetables)
n. 时间表,时刻表
I've always led an onerous timetable but I like it.
我的日程表总是排得紧紧的,但我喜欢这样。

There have been a few alterations to the timetable.
时间表上有一些变动。
timid
a. 胆怯的,害羞的
I wanted to take him fishing but I was too timid to ask him.
我曾想带他去钓鱼,但我不好意思对他开口。

Full of apprehensiveness; timid.
畏怯的充满恐惧的;胆怯的
timidity
n. 胆小,胆怯,羞怯
The quality or state of being diffident; timidity or shyness.
缺乏自信;胆怯缺乏自信的性质或状态;胆小的或羞怯的
timing
n. 时间的掌握(安排,配合)
What beautiful timing!
时间正合适!

I disagree with you view that the schedule it unimportant. I think that timing is very much to the point.
我不同意你认为时间安排是不重要的观点,我认为时间安排很有关系。
tin(pt.: tinned, pp.: tinned, prp.: tinning, pl.: tins)
n. 锡,马口铁,罐
Is that box made of tin or steel?
这个箱子是白铁皮做的还是钢做的?

Food is tinned to preserve it.
把食品装罐加以保存。
tinge
n.淡色, 些微气味(常与with连用)

vt.微染
Her hair is tinged with Grey.
她的头发有些花白。

There was a tinge of sadness in her voice.
她的声音中有几分伤感。
tiny
a. 极小的,微小的
That's a tiny baby.
那是个极小的婴儿。

A tiny particle of meteoric dust, especially one of many that fall to the surface of the earth or moon.
微陨星微小的陨星颗粒,特指大量坠向地球或月球表面的微陨星
tip
n. 顶,尖端,小费

v. 装顶端,倾斜,给小费
This manual is full of useful tips.
这本小册子里有很多实用的小建议。

The arrows had been tipped with poison.
这些箭的箭头上都蘸上了毒药。
tiptoe(pt.: tiptoed, pp.: tiptoed, prp.: tiptoeing, pl.: tiptoes)
n. 脚尖,翘望

v. 用脚尖走

ad. 用脚尖
He stood on tiptoe and tried to see over the wall.
他踮起脚尖,试图看到墙那边。

She tiptoed across to the bed where the child was lying asleep.
孩子睡了,她掂着脚走到床前。
tire
n. 轮胎

v. 使疲倦,厌烦
This work is tiring; it tires me out.
这工作很累人,可把我累坏了。

After working for fifteen hours I began to tire.
工作了十五个小时之后,我开始感到累了。
tired
a. 疲劳的,累的
I'm so tired I could sleep for a whole day.
我真是累极了,简直可以睡上一整天。

I'm tired of his complaints.
我听腻了他的抱怨。
tires
n. 轮胎的复数
He patched up a couple of old tires.
他补了几条旧车胎。

The tires of this car don't have enough air in them.
这辆汽车的轮胎气不足了。
tiresome
a. 令人厌倦的,讨厌的
His speech is really tiresome.
他的演讲实在令人厌倦。

Causing physical or mental fatigue; tedious or tiresome.
乏味的使体力或智力疲倦的;乏味的或令人厌倦的
tissue(pl.: tissues)
n. (动、植物的)组织,薄的纱织品

n. 餐巾纸,手巾纸
The tissues have been destroyed and a scar has formed.
那些组织受到破坏,形成一道疤痕。

She gave us a box of tissues.
她递给我们一盒纸巾。
title(pt.: titled, pp.: titled, prp.: titling, pl.: titles)
n. 头衔,名称,标题

v. 赋予头衔
Has he any title to this land?
他对这片土地有所有权吗?

This novel was one of last year's best-selling titles.
这本小说是去年最畅销的书之一。
to
prep. (表示方向)到,向

prep. (表示间接关系)给
The town came to life after sunrise.
日出之后,这个市镇变得充满生气。

This road leads to London.
这条路通向伦敦。
toad(pl.: toads)
n. 蟾蜍,癞蛤蟆
Toads have an ugly appearance but they are useful.
蟾蜍外表丑陋,但很有用。

Do not lie any certain plan for the future; it is like planting toad and expect to raise toad- stool.
别为将来拟定确实的计划,那等于种下癞蛤蟆而期望长出牛肝。
toast
n. 土司面包,烤面包,干杯

v. 敬酒,烤
Let's toast the friendship between two countries.
让我们为两国间的友谊干杯。

We breakfasted on toast and coffee.
我们用的早餐是烤面包片和咖啡.
tobacco(pl.: tobaccos)
n. 烟草
This is a mixture of the best tobacco.
这是由最好的烟叶配制成的。

Tobacco and alcoholic drinks are taxed heavily in their country.
烟酒在他们的国家都被课以重税。
today
n.&ad. 今天
English is spoken all over the world today.
英语现在通用于全世界。

Today is Thursday.
今天是星期四。
toddle(pt.: toddled, pp.: toddled, prp.: toddling)
v. 东倒西歪地走,溜哒,散步

n. 东倒西歪的走路,刚学走步的小孩
Her two-year-old son toddled into the room.
她的两岁的儿子摇摇摆摆地走进屋里.
toddler
n. 初学走路的孩子
The toddler tried to walk but kept falling down.
那小孩学著走路但老是跌跤.

A toddler who was a menace in a shop full of crystal.
对放满水晶制品的商店构成威胁的蹒跚学步的孩子
toe(pt.: toed, pp.: toed, prp.: toeing, pl.: toes)
n. 脚趾,足尖

vt. 趾触,趾踢
Each foot has five toes.
每只脚有五个脚趾头。

He stepped on my toes.
他踩着了我的脚趾头。
together
ad. 一起
They traveled together.
他们一起旅游。

All my troubles seem to come together.
我的各种问题似乎同时出现了
toggle(pt.: toggled, pp.: toggled, prp.: toggling)
乒乓开关,触发器
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toil(pt.: toiled, pp.: toiled, prp.: toiling, pl.: toils)
n.辛苦, 苦工, 网, 罗网, 圈套

v.苦干, 跋涉, 费力地做
The slaves toiled up the hill pulling the heavy blocks.
那些奴隶艰难地把沉重的石块拖上山。

More important, a host of unemployed citizens face the grim problem of existence, and an equal and great number toil with little return.
更重要的是,大批失业公民正面临严峻的生存问题,还有大批公民正以艰辛的劳动换取微薄的报酬。
toilet(pl.: toilets)
n. 厕所,盥洗室
Where is the ladies' toilet?
女厕所在那里?

She spent an hour on her toilets.
她花了一小时梳妆打扮。
token(pl.: tokens)
n. 表征,记号,代币
He gave me a necklace as a token of his affection..
他给了我一根项链作为爱情的象征。

We sent the poor girl a birthday present in token of friendship.
我们送给那个可怜的小女孩一份生日礼物作为友谊的表示。
told
tell的过去式(分词)
A little old woman with a wrinkled face as brown as a berry told us fortunes for ten pence.
一位身材矮小、满脸皱纹、皮肤黑黑的老妇人给我们算命,收了10便士。

The ten-mile tike told on Bill.
10英里路的远足使比尔疲惫不堪。
tolerable
a. 可容忍的,可以的
The heat was tolerable at night but suffocating during the day.
这种炎热的天气在夜晚尚能忍受,但白天就令人感到呼吸困难。

We had a very tolerable lunch.
我们吃了顿很不错的午餐。
tolerance(pl.: tolerances)
n. 宽容,容忍

n.公差
In ordinary living there can be some tolerance of unpunctuality.
在平常的生活中,对不准时的行为可以给予一些宽容。

Australian virologist. He shared a1960 Nobel Prize for work on acquired immunological tolerance.
伯内特,(弗兰克)麦克法兰1899-1985澳大利亚病毒学家。因对获得性免疫耐受性的研究而获1960年诺贝尔奖
tolerant
a. 宽容的,容忍的
As they mature, many young radicals mellow into a more tolerant attitude towards life and society.
随着逐渐成熟,许多年轻的激进分子对 生活和社会渐持较为宽容的态度。

Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded.
开明的赞成改革、接受进步新思想的,对别人的思想和行为宽容的;心胸开阔的
tolerate(pt.: tolerated, pp.: tolerated, prp.: tolerating)
v. 忍受,容忍,容许,宽恕

vt. 容忍,忍受,容许
The body cannot tolerate such large amounts of radiation.
身体经不住那麽大剂量的放射线。

She almost can tolerate any kind of torrid days.
她几乎能忍受各种酷热的天气。
toll
n. 通行费,代价,钟声

v. 徵收通行税,呜钟
The church bell tolled the hour.
教堂的鸣钟报时。

Years of hardship and neglect had taken their toll.
多年的劳累和疏于保养损害了他们的健康。
Tolstoy
托尔斯泰(俄国小说家)
I haven't read any books by Tolstoy.
我没看过托尔斯泰的书。
tomato(pl.: tomatoes)
n. 西红柿
Most tomatoes are red when ripe, but some kinds are yellow.
大多数西红柿成熟时是红色的,但有些品种是黄色的。

Would you like some tomato paste?
你要西红柿酱吗?
tomb(pt.: tombed, pp.: tombed, prp.: tombing, pl.: tombs)
n. 坟墓
Those dead soldiers were buried in the tombs.
那些死去的战士被埋葬在坟墓里。

A tombstone stands in front of her tomb.
她墓前立着一块墓碑。
tombstone(pl.: tombstones)
n. 墓碑
A tombstone stands in front of her tomb.
她墓前立着一块墓碑。

He asked the mason to make him a tombstone.
他要求这个石匠给他做一块墓碑。
tomorrow
n.&ad. 明天
Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
今日事今日毕。

Tomorrow I will be very busy.
明天我将很忙。
ton(pl.: tons)
n. 吨
How many tons does this elephant weigh?
这头大象重多少吨?

The maximum load for this lorry is one ton.
这辆卡车最大载重量是一吨。
tone(pt.: toned, pp.: toned, prp.: toning, pl.: tones)
n. 音调,语气,品质

v. 调和,以特殊腔调说,配合
Her friendly opening speech set the tone for the whole conference.
她友好的开幕词确定了整个会议的基调。

That violin has a beautiful tone.
那支小提琴的音色很美。
toneless
a. 单调的,沉闷的
I tried to be open--minded about the rock concert, but the music was at best loud and at worst toneless.
对这场摇滚音乐会我要尽量思想开放些,但是其乐声充其量响度很高,更糟糕的是很不悦耳。
toner
色剂. 墨粉,炭粉
暂无例句
tongue(pt.: tongued, pp.: tongued, prp.: tonguing, pl.: tongues)
n. 舌头,语言
English is her mother tongue.
英语是她的母语。

The doctor looked at her tongue.
医生诊看了她的舌头。
tonic
n. 补药,(音乐)主调音或基音

a. 滋补的,使精神振作的
Sea air has a tonic quality.
海洋的空气有益于增进健康。

Praise can be a fine tonic.
赞美有时真让人感到振奋。
tonight
n.&ad. 今晚
We'll have a party tonight.
今夜我们将举行一台晚会。

Tonight is a very special occasion.
今晚是非同寻常的日子。
tonnage(pl.: tonnages)
n. 吨位(登记吨位,军舰排水量,每吨货的运费)
The tonnage of the ship is 25.
这条船的登记吨位为25吨。
tonne
n. 公吨
暂无例句
tonsil(pl.: tonsils)
n. 扁桃体,扁桃腺
暂无例句
tonsillitis
n. 扁桃体炎
暂无例句
too
a. 太,过于,也,还

ad. 也
It's too hot to work.
天气太热,无法工作。

They got the work done quickly, and well too.
他们把工作快速地做完,而且做得很好。
tool(pt.: tooled, pp.: tooled, prp.: tooling, pl.: tools)
n. 工具
Words are the tools of his trade.
言语是他那一行必不可少的工具。

The artist tooled a pattern onto the cover of the book with a hot needle.
那位艺术家用烧热的针在书的封面上烫出图案。
toolbox
n. 工具箱
The hammer is missing from my toolbox.
我的工具箱里少了一把锤子。
tooth(pt.: toothed, pp.: toothed, prp.: toothing, pl.: teeth)
n. 牙齿
We should brush our teeth at least twice a day.
我们每天应该至少刷两次牙。

Now you know what the job involves here's something to get your teeth into.
你既然对这项工作已有所了解,有些事就由你去处理吧。
toothache(pl.: toothaches)
n. 牙痛
I've suffered agonies with toothache.
我遭受牙痛之苦。

His face was swollen (up) with toothache.
他的脸因牙痛而肿了起来.
toothbrush(pl.: toothbrushes)
n. 牙刷
My toothbrush is losing its bristles.
我的牙刷掉毛.

Don't forget to pack your toothbrush!
别忘了把牙刷放到箱子里去!
toothpaste
n. 牙膏
She bought a tube of toothpaste.
她买了一管牙膏。

Which brand of toothpaste do you prefer?
你爱用什麽牌子的牙膏?
top
n. 顶端,极点,最高地位;陀螺

a. 最高的,顶上的

v. 高耸,加以顶端,超越
The mountain tops are covered with snow.
白雪覆盖着山顶。

I live on the top floor.
我住在顶层。
topic(pl.: topics)
n. 题目,话题,主题
They discussed the weather and other topics.
他们讨论了气候和其他的话题。

The title, subtitle, or topic that stands at the top or beginning, as of a paragraph, letter, or chapter.
标题,题目出现在(如段落、信件或章节)顶部或开始处的标题、副题或论题
topology
拓扑学,布局
The topology of the network may be ring, star or bus.
网络的拓扑结构可以是环形的、星形的或总线形的。
torch(pl.: torches)
n. 火炬,火把,手电筒
He turned on the torch to look for his keys.
他打开了手电筒,寻找钥匙。

His emblems are the spear and the burning torch; His chosen animals are haunters of the battle field, -- the vulture and the dog.
他佩带的徽记是长矛和燃烧着的火炬;他的爱畜是兀鹰和猎犬---两种战场上的常客。
torment
n. 苦痛,拷问

v. 使苦恼,拷问
That child is a torment to his parents.
这孩子对他的父母是一种折磨。

What a little torment that child is!
这孩子真烦人!
tornado(pl.: tornadoes)
n. 龙卷风
The entire village was obliterated by the tornado.
整个村庄被龙卷风摧毁了.

The tornado cut a swath through the town.
龙卷风袭击该镇,留下破坏的痕迹。
torpedo(pt.: torpedoed, pp.: torpedoed, prp.: torpedoing, pl.: torpedoes)
n. 水雷,地雷

v. 用鱼雷破坏
We all accused the union of torpedoing the negotiation.
我们都谴责工会破坏谈判。

The ship was attacked by torpedo.
那条船遭到鱼雷的攻击。
torrent(pl.: torrents)
n. 激流,山洪
She attacked him with a torrent of abuse.
她用连珠炮似的谩骂来攻击他。

A torrent of water poured down the mountain.
洪水从山上奔流而下。
tortoise(pl.: tortoise)
n. 龟
He bought two small tortoises for me.
他给我买了两只小乌龟。

`Have you got any pets?' `Yes, I've got three rabbits and a tortoise.'
`你有什麽宠物吗?'`有, 我有三只兔子和一只乌龟.'
torture(pt.: tortured, pp.: tortured, prp.: torturing, pl.: tortures)
n. 拷问,苦闷

v. 拷问,曲解
She suffered the tortures of toothaches.
她因牙痛而痛苦。

He tortured his prisoners.
他拷打犯人。
toss(pt.: tossed, pp.: tossed, prp.: tossing, pl.: tosses)
n. 投掷,震荡

v. 投掷,摇荡,辗转
Our team won the toss so we play first.
我们的队扔硬币赢了, 因此由我们队先开球。

The children tossed the ball to each other.
孩子们互相把球扔来扔去。
total(pt.: totaled, pp.: totaled, prp.: totaling, pl.: totals)
a. 全体的,总的,全然的

v. 总计,共计
Add this numbers together and give me the total.
把这些数字加起来,告诉我总数是多少。

We have debts totaling 5000 dollars.
我们的债务总计为五千美元。
totally
ad. 完全
The children seem to be totally incapable of working quietly by themselves.
这些孩子似乎完全不能安静地自己做功课。

All this is totally unnecessary.
所有这些完全都是多余的。
touch(pt.: touched, pp.: touched, prp.: touching, pl.: touches)
n. 触觉,接触,少许

v. 接触,触及,感动
Let's keep in touch.
让我们保持联系。

His sad story touched our hearts.
他的悲惨的故事深深打动了我们的心。
touching
n. 触摸

a. 动人的,悲惨的

vbl. 触摸,接触
My fingers are beginning to prick after touching that paste.
我的手指接触那软膏之後就疼起来了.

A lovely melody, tender and touching, floated down to us.
一曲优美的亲切动人的乐曲传到了我们耳边。
touchy
a. 易怒的,难以取悦的,过敏的
She's so touchy about being able to look after herself that your offer of help may easily be taken amiss.
她对于自己的自理能力很敏感,你要是主动帮助她,她可能容易见怪。

The mines are touchy as hell.
地雷非常灵敏,一有触动便会爆炸。
tough(pl.: toughs)
a. 强硬的,艰苦的,棘手的,严厉的
We won the contract but only through a lot of tough negotiating.
我们赢得了合同,但是却经过了多次不屈不挠的谈判才达到目的。

The company faces tough competition.
这家公司面临着艰难的竞争。
tour(pt.: toured, pp.: toured, prp.: touring)
n. 旅游,观光旅行,任期

v. 旅行,周游
We went on a guided tour round the castle.
我们随着导游参观了城堡。

We are touring Italy for our holidays this year.
今年我们假期要去意大利旅行。
tourism
n. 观光事业,游览
Tourism is at its peak in August.
旅游业在八月份达到高峰。

A town of Australia located near the center of the country. Tourism and mining are important to its economy. Population, 22,000.
阿利斯斯普林斯澳大利亚一城镇,位于该国中心附近。旅游和采矿为其重要经济来源。人口22,000
tourist(pl.: tourists)
a. 旅游的

n. 旅游者,观光者
London is full of tourists in the summer.
夏季伦敦有很多游客。

We bought a tourist handbook before going travelling.
出去旅游前,我们先买了一本旅游手册。
tournament(pl.: tournaments)
n. 比赛,锦标赛
He will take part in a chess tournament next week.
下星期,他将要参加一场国际象棋比赛。

I won the tennis tournament.
我赢了那场网球比赛。
tout(pt.: touted, pp.: touted, prp.: touting)
v. 招来顾客,死乞白赖地劝诱,刺探...情报
I told him tout court that his services were not required.
我简单地告诉他不需要他的帮助。

A ticket tout offered me a two pound ticket for ten pounds.
票贩子索价十镑向我兜售原价两镑的票子。
tow
n. 拖,拖曳所用之绳,麻的粗纤维

v. 拖,曳
We have to tow that car to the nearest garage.
我们不得不把汽车拖到最近的修车厂。

My car's broken down; will you give me a tow?
我的车抛锚了,能用你的车给我拖一拖吗?
toward
prep. 对于,关于,接近,将近,向,朝
He ran for dear life toward his house.
他拼命地向他的房子跑去。

The natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body, such as Earth, upon objects at or near its surface, tending to draw them toward the center of the body.
重力天体如地球,所施加的自然吸引力,如地球,对处于或接近其表面的物体有将它们拉向其中心的趋势
towards
ad. 向,朝

prep. 朝,向
He was walking towards town when I met him.
我遇到他时,他正往镇上走去。

He felt very friendly towards them.
他对他们非常友好。
towel(pt.: toweled, pp.: toweled, prp.: toweling, pl.: towels)
n. 毛巾

v. 用毛巾擦

vt. 用毛巾擦或擦干
After her swim she dried herself with a towel.
游泳后,她用毛巾擦干身子。

We installed a stainless steel towel rail on the wall.
我们在墙上装了一个不锈钢的挂毛巾的横杆。
tower(pt.: towered, pp.: towered, prp.: towering, pl.: towers)
n. 塔,高楼,堡垒

v. 高耸,超越
The bell tower is the emblem of this city.
这座钟楼是这个城市的象征。

Shakespeare towers above all other Elizabethan dramatists.
莎士比亚远超过伊丽莎白时代所有的剧作家。
town(pl.: towns)
n. 城镇
Would you rather live in a town, or in the country?
你愿意住在城里还是乡下?

I'm going into town this morning do you want me to get you anything?
我今天上午要到商业区去--你想让我给你捎什麽东西来吗?
toxic
a. 有毒的
The factory had been sending out toxic fumes.
这家工厂一直在排放有毒的废气。

The quality or condition of being toxic or destructive to the liver.
肝中毒对肝有毒的或毁灭性的性质或状况
toxin
n. 毒素,毒质
The cake on analysis was found to contain traces of toxin.
经分析发现蛋糕里含有微量的毒素。

A biotechnology company is developing a range of new pesticide based on naturally occur toxin.
一家生物工艺开发公司正在根据自然滋生毒素的原理研制新型农药系列产品。
toxoid
n. 类毒素
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toy(pt.: toyed, pp.: toyed, prp.: toying, pl.: toys)
n. 玩具,小玩意儿

a. 供玩耍的

v. 玩弄,戏弄,以...自娱
My daughter has many toys.
我女儿有很多玩具。

While she was talking to me, she toyed with a pencil.
她一边和我说话,一边摆弄着一支铅笔。
trace
n. 痕迹,踪迹,微量

v. 追踪,回溯,描绘
The family can trace its history to the 17th century.
这个家族的历史可以追溯到十七世纪。

I can't trace that letter you sent me.
我找不到你寄给我的那封信。
tracer
n. 追踪者,示踪物
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trachea(pl.: tracheas)
n. 气管
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tracheitis
n. 气管炎
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track(pt.: tracked, pp.: tracked, prp.: tracking, pl.: tracks)
n. 小路,跑道,轨道,踪迹

v. 跟踪,追踪
We reached the temple through an unfrequented mountain track.
我们沿着一条人迹罕至的小径到达了寺庙。

The dog followed the fox's tracks into the woods.
那只狗沿着狐狸的足迹跑进了树林。
trackball
追踪球
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tracking
寻道,跟踪
Tracking wild animals requires great stealth.
跟踪野生动物必须悄然无声。

Another aspect of our work is tracking down wild and native potato.
我们工作的另一方面是追寻野生长土生的土豆。
tract
n. 广阔的地面,土地,地方
He took many photos of the wide tracts of desert in North Africa.
他拍了许多关于北非的广大沙漠的照片。

A line established by sighting in surveying a tract of land.
横断线在测量一块土地时通过目视确定的线
traction
n. 曳,牵引,牵引力
Serving to pull or draw; exerting traction.
牵引的用来拉或拽的;产生牵引力的

The act of pulling loads; traction.
拖拽拖动装载物的行为;牵引
tractor(pl.: tractors)
n. 拖拉机
He drove the tractor to his farm.
他开拖拉机去农场了。

There is a tractor in this farmyard.
在这个农家庭院里停着一台拖拉机。
trade(pt.: traded, pp.: traded, prp.: trading, pl.: trades)
n. 贸易,商业,交易

v. 贸易,交易,交换
China does a lot of trade with many countries.
中国和许多国家进行多方面贸易。

He usually trades at the nearby supermarket.
他通常在附近的超市购物。
trademark(pt.: trademarked, pp.: trademarked, prp.: trademarking, pl.: trademarks)
n. 商标
Have you noticed the trademark on the bottle?
你注意到瓶子上的商标了吗?

Appearing briefly in his own films was a trademark of Alfred Hitchcock.
在自己的影片里短暂露面是阿尔弗雷德·希区柯克的特点。
trader(pl.: traders)
n. 商人
This trader persuaded me into buying his goods.
这个商人说服我买了他的货物。

The trader is always showing dishonesty.
这个商人经常表现得不诚实。
tradesman(pl.: tradesmen)
n. 零售商,工匠
The boy's father is a tradesman.
男孩的父亲是一个商人。

Many of the tourists on board had begun bargaining with the tradesman.
船上的很多旅客开始与商人讨价还价了。
tradition(pl.: traditions)
n. 传统,惯例
In many countries young people still keep up the tradition that women will get married in a long white dress.
许多国家里,年轻人仍保持着妇女结婚时穿白色长礼服的传统。

We shall carry forward the revolutionary tradition.
我们应该发扬革命传统。
traditional
a. 传统的
The traditional breakfast in this area includes bacon and eggs.
这个地区传统的早饭包括火腿和鸡蛋。

Do you believe in China's traditional herbal medicine?
你相信中国传统的中草药吗?
traffic(pt.: trafficked, pp.: trafficked, prp.: trafficking)
a. 交通的

n. 交通

vi. 交易,买卖
There was a lot of traffic on the roads.
这些道路上车辆行人很多。

Traffic reaches a peak between 8 and 9 in the morning.
早晨八九点钟是交通的高峰时刻.
tragedy(pl.: tragedies)
n. 悲剧,惨事,灾难
It was a tragedy that she died so young.
她这么年轻就去世,真是太不幸了。

Tragedy is in store for that poor girl from the beginning.
从一开始, 那个女孩的悲剧就是不可避免的。
tragic
a. 悲剧的,悲惨的
The famous politician died in a tragic accident.
那位著名的政治家死于一场悲惨的意外事故。

He went to pieces when they told him the tragic news.
人们告诉他那悲惨的消息後,他已六神无主了。
trail(pt.: trailed, pp.: trailed, prp.: trailing, pl.: trails)
n. 踪迹,小径,尾

v. 拖,尾随,追踪
The bride's long skirt trailed along behind her.
新娘的长裙拖在身后。

The dogs found the trail of the rabbit.
猎狗发现了兔子的踪迹。
trailer(pl.: trailers)
n. 追踪者,拖车

电影预告片
That's a car with a trailer hitched on to it at the back of the road.
路上有一辆背后挂着一辆拖车的汽车。

The tractor took up the slack and pulled the trailer out of the mud.
拖拉机拉紧拖缆把拖车从泥中拉了出来.
train(pt.: trained, pp.: trained, prp.: training, pl.: trains)
n. 火车,行列;长裙拖地部分

v. 训练,教养
Every morning he spent two hours training for the race.
他每天早晨花两个小时练习赛跑。

If I don't go now, I will miss the train.
如果我现在不走,就赶不上火车了。
trainee
n. 练习生,新兵,训练中的动物
The company's salary scale range from5, 000 for a trainee to50, 000 for the managing director.
公司工资的等级从学徒工的5,000英镑到总经理的50,000英镑,级别不等。

Trainee commandos are put through an exhausting assault course.
受训的突击队员要参加令人筋疲力尽的突击课程.
trainer(pl.: trainers)
n. 训练者,驯服者,驯马师
One who acts as the trainer or second of a boxer.
拳击手的训练者或其比赛时的助手

He has a dual interest in the football team; he's the trainer and his son plays for them.
他跟那个足球队有双重关系,他是足球队教练,他的儿子是队员。
training
n. 训练
On the course she received a thorough training in every aspect of the job.
在训练班上,她接受了有关这个工作各方面的全面训练。

You'll be on your mettle during the training course.
你在训练期间要尽最大努力。
trait(pl.: traits)
n. 特征,特点,特性,品质
One of his less attractive traits is criticizing his wife in public.
他有个不大讨人喜欢的特点,就是爱当众责备妻子。

The return of a trait or recurrence of previous behavior after a period of absence.
重现经过一段时间的缺失后,一特征的重新出现或以前特性的再次发生
traitor(pl.: traitors)
n. 叛徒,卖国贼
He was surprised to discover that his best friend had turned traitor.
他惊讶地发现他最好的朋友竟成了叛徒。

The angry crowd shouted,"Knock the traitor on the head. He is not fit to live."
愤怒的群众嚷道,“杀掉这个卖国贼,他该死。
tram
n. 有轨电车
The device is in tram.
这一装置调准了
tramp(pt.: tramped, pp.: tramped, prp.: tramping, pl.: tramps)
n. 重步声,流浪者

v. 践踏,重步行走
We went for a tramp over the hill.
我们徒步翻过了山头

We missed the bus and met some tramps.
我们错过了公共汽车,因此不得不步行。
trample(pt.: trampled, pp.: trampled, prp.: trampling, pl.: tramples)
n. 踩踏

v. 践踏,轻视
Don't trample on the grass.
不要践踏草地。

We will not allow ourselves to be trampled upon.
我们决不容许自己被人轻视。
tranquil
a. 安静的,宁静的
Both my husband and I love the tranquil life in the country.
我丈夫和我都喜欢乡村的宁静生活。

A calm or tranquil state of mind; self-possession.
冷静,沉着头脑镇定或沉着的状态;自我克制
tranquility
n. 宁静
We all like the tranquility of the country life.
我们都喜欢乡村生活的宁静。
tranquilize(pt.: tranquilized, pp.: tranquilized, prp.: tranquilizing)
vt. 使平静,使镇定
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transact(pt.: transacted, pp.: transacted, prp.: transacting)
v. 办理,交易
This sort of business can only be transacted in private.
这种事情只能私下处理。

My passport has been transacted.
我的护照已经办完了。
transaction(pl.: transactions)
n. 交易,处理,办理
The transaction between them was dismissed.
他们之间的交易告吹了。

What do you want to do after you have concluded this transaction?
这笔生意成交之后你想做什么?
transceiver
收发器
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transcend(pt.: transcended, pp.: transcended, prp.: transcending)
v. 超越
She far transcends the others in beauty and intelligence.
她才貌出众.
transcribe(pt.: transcribed, pp.: transcribed, prp.: transcribing)
v. 抄写,译写
She jotted down a few notes, and later transcribed them into an exercise book.
她草草做了些笔记, 然後誊写在练习本上.

She jot down a few note, and later transcribe them into an exercise book.
她草草做了些笔记,然后誊写在练习本上。
transcriber
信息转换器,转录器
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transcript(pl.: transcripts)
n. 成绩单
I want to continue my studies. I would appreciate it if you could send me a transcript.
现我准备继续深造。敬请寄一份我在校时学习成绩单为感。

I cannot vouch for the correctness of the transcript of proceeding.
我不能担保诉讼的官方记录是正确的。
transducer
转换器,传感器
They use a bridge to measure the impedance of the transducer.
他们用电桥来测量传感器的阻抗。

A transducer designed for a given range of input voltages that produces a larger range of output voltages.
扩展器在某一给定范围的输入电压内产生较大输出电压的转换器
transfer
n. 迁移,移动,换车

v. 转移,调转,调任
He was soon transferred to another post.
他很快被调职。

He intends to transfer the property to his son.
他打算把财产转让给儿子。
transferable
a. 可转移的
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transform(pt.: transformed, pp.: transformed, prp.: transforming)
v. 转换,使...变形
Success and wealth transformed his character.
成功和财富改变了他的性格。

The magician transformed the frog into a princess.
魔术师把青蛙变成了公主。
transformation(pl.: transformations)
n. 变形,变质
The transformation of that project has been finished.
那个项目的改造已经完成。

His character seems to have undergone a complete transformation since his marriage.
他结婚之后性格判若两人。
transformer(pl.: transformers)
n. 变压器
An electrical transformer in which the primary and secondary coils have some or all windings in common.
自耦变压器一种电力变压器,其初级线圈与次级线圈部分或全部共用

Open tender for purchasing power transformer.
公开招标购买电力运输设备。
transfuse(pt.: transfused, pp.: transfused, prp.: transfusing)
v. 移注,输血
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transfusion(pl.: transfusions)
n. 倾注(灌输,渗透,转移,输)
One who draws blood for analysis or transfusion.
放血医师为化验或输血而抽血的人

The injured man has lost a lot of blood and has to be given a transfusion.
那个受伤的男子失血过多,必须进行输血。
transgress(pt.: transgressed, pp.: transgressed, prp.: transgressing)
vt. 越过(违反,越界,违法)
His behavior transgressed the moral rules of the social conduct.
他的行为违背了社会行为的道德准则。
transient(pl.: transients)
a. 短暂的
Life is transient.
人生如朝露。

Her feeling of depression was transient.
她那抑郁的心情一会儿就过去了。
transistor
n. 晶体管(收音机)
The old man took her transistor everywhere with him.
这个老人随时都带着他的半导体收音机。

A transistor radio.
晶体管收音机
transit
n. 经过,运输

v. 横越
The goods were lost in transit.
这些货物在运输中丢失了。

You must allow for five per cent wastage in transit.
在运输中要允许有百分之五的损耗量.
transition(pl.: transitions)
n. 过渡,转变
We hope there will be a peaceful transition to the new system.
我们希望能够和平过渡到新的制度。

A transition or change, as to a spiritual existence at death.
过渡过渡或变化,如人死后向精神存在的过渡
transitional
a. 变迁的,过渡期的
A transitional point or time, as between two astrological signs.
过渡过渡点或过渡时间,尤指占星术的两个天宫之间的
translate(pt.: translated, pp.: translated, prp.: translating)
翻译,解释

(尤指人,地点,条件)改变, 转移,调动
The meaning of your visit was translated to me as a sign of your affection.
你的拜访对我来说是一种光荣。

Can you translate the sentence into English?
你能把这句话翻译成英语吗?
translation(pl.: translations)
n. 翻译,译文
It is the translation of theories into practice.
这是理论到实践的转变。

I think her translation of the article is much better than his.
我认为她对这篇文章的翻译要比他强的多。
translator
n. 翻译者
A translator shouldn't intrude his own opinions into what he's translating.
译者不应该擅自把自己的意思加进译文中。

His love of languages inclined him towards a career as a translator.
他对语言的热爱促使他从事翻译工作.
transliterate(pt.: transliterated, pp.: transliterated, prp.: transliterating)
直译
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translucent
a. 半透明的
She wears a translucent silk gown.
她穿着半透明丝质长袍。

The lavatory windows are made of translucent glass.
厕所窗户是用半透明玻璃做的。
transmission(pl.: transmissions)
n. 传输,传送,变速器
We now interrupt our normal transmissions to bring you a special news flash.
我们现中断正常节目,播送一条特别新闻。

A means of one-way transmission.
单向传输的一种手段。
transmit(pt.: transmitted, pp.: transmitted, prp.: transmitting)
v. 传输,转送,传达
This infection is transmitted by mosquitoes.
这种传染病是由蚊子传染的。

The tension soon transmitted itself to all the members of the crowd.
这种紧张情绪很快感染了人群中所有的人。
transmitter(pl.: transmitters)
n. 转送的,传达人,让渡者
A transmitter of disease; a transmitter of tall tales.
疾病传播者;一个散布无稽之谈的人

The sending of a signal, picture, or other information from a transmitter.
播送从一发射机发送信号、图像或其它信息
transparency(pl.: transparencies)
透明度,幻灯片
The transparency and luster of a gem.
水色宝石的透明度及光洁度

A machine for projecting the images of opaque objects or transparencies on a screen.
透反射两用幻灯机用于将不透明或透明物体的影象投影到屏幕上的机器
transparent
a. 透明的
Plain glass is transparent.
普通的白玻璃是透明的。

The meaning of this passage seems quite transparent.
这一段的意思看来是相当清楚的。
transplant
v. 移居,移植
He transplanted the seedlings into peaty soil.
他把幼苗移栽到含泥炭的土壤里。

She had a bone-marrow transplant.
她接受了骨髓移植手术。
transport
n.运输、运输工具;(常用复数)强烈的情绪、狂喜或狂怒

v.运输;流放;为强烈的情绪所激动
The transport of goods by air is very expensive.
空运货物费用十分昂贵。

Wheat is transported from the farms to the mills.
把小麦从农场运到面粉厂。
transportation
n. 运输,运输系统,运输工具
The railroad gives free transportation for a certain amount of baggage.
铁路对一定数量行李免费运送。

The Panama Canal has played a very important role in transportation.
巴拿马运河在运输上起到了非常重要的作用。
transpose(pt.: transposed, pp.: transposed, prp.: transposing)
v. 调换,颠倒顺序,移项
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transship(pt.: transshipped, pp.: transshipped, prp.: transshipping)
v. 转运,转船
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transverse(pl.: transverses)
n. 横断物

a. 横的
Storm when we transverse is certainly very big.
我们横渡时风浪一定很大。

A medal, emblem, or insignia in the form of an upright post with a transverse piece near the top of it, or a modification thereto.
十字勋章用接近顶部的地方横梁上的一根立柱的形状制成的勋章或徽章或由此加以装饰的饰物
trap
n. 圈套,陷阱

v. 设圈套,设陷阱
The police set a trap to catch the thief.
警察设下了捉拿窃贼的圈套。

By clever questioning they trapped him into making a confession.
他们用巧妙的提问诱使他招认了。
trash(pt.: trashed, pp.: trashed, prp.: trashing)
n. 废物,垃圾

vt. 捣毁
Sue was troubled to see trash everywhere.
苏看到到处是垃圾很苦恼。

Many things pollute water, such as tires, trash, and plastic bags.
很多东西使水污染,例如轮胎、垃圾和塑胶袋。
trauma(pl.: traumas)
n. 精神创伤,外伤
A trauma center; a trauma team.
外伤治疗中心;外伤治疗小组

A bodily injury, irritation, or trauma.
身体的损伤,发炎或损伤
travel(pt.: traveled, pp.: traveled, prp.: traveling, pl.: travels)
v.&n.旅行,传播
Nothing can travel faster than light.
光比任何东西都传播得快。

He has traveled widely.
他到过很多地方。
traveler(pl.: travelers)
n. 旅行者(移式起重机,导丝钩,临时记帐单)
She was too timid to talk with other travelers.
她很害羞,不敢和其他旅行者交谈。

The traveler wrapped himself with a blanket.
旅行者用毯子把自己裹上。
traveller(pl.: travellers)
n. 旅行者
The traveller carries about a camera.
旅行者随身带着一只照相机。

The traveller had to fight his way out through the tropical forest with an axe.
旅行者不得不用斧头在热带森林里砍出一条路来。
traverse(pt.: traversed, pp.: traversed, prp.: traversing, pl.: traverses)
n. 横贯,横木

v. 横过,铭刻
They traversed the valley on foot.
他们徒步走过这座山谷。

Searching lights traversed the sky.
探照灯扫过天空。
tray(pl.: trays)
n. 盘,托盘,碟
He put the toast on the breakfast tray.
他把烤面包片放到早餐托盘里。

She set a tray down on the table.
她把托盘放在桌子上了.
tread(pt.: trod, pp.: trodden, prp.: treading, pl.: treads)
n. 踏,梯级

v. 踏,行走
Every day the children tread the same path through the woods.
每天孩子们走林中的同一条路。

We heard his heavy tread on the staircase.
我们听到了他走在楼梯上沉重的脚步声。
treason
n. 叛逆(通敌)
They have committed treason against the state.
他们已犯了叛国罪。

English politician and historian who was falsely accused of treason and banished(1667). While in France he wrote his major work, The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England(1702-1704).
克拉伦登英国政治家和历史学家,被错判叛国罪并流放(1667年)。在法国写出他的重要著作英国叛乱和内战史(1702-1704年)
treasure(pt.: treasured, pp.: treasured, prp.: treasuring, pl.: treasures)
n. 宝物,财富

v. 珍爱,重视,储藏
This museum has many art treasures.
这家博物馆收藏了许多艺术珍品。

Such a lesson should be treasured in our memories.
这样的宝贵教训应该铭记在心。
treasurer(pl.: treasurers)
n. 会计,出纳员
The company decided to appoint a new treasurer.
公司决定任命一位新司库。

We want to put you up for club treasurer.
我们想请你担任俱乐部的司库.
treasury(pl.: treasuries)
n. 财政部

n. 国库,宝库
The Treasury was opposed in principle to the proposals.
财政部原则上反对这些提议。

How much money is in the company's treasury?
公司的金库里存有多少钱?
treat(pt.: treated, pp.: treated, prp.: treating, pl.: treats)
n. 宴飨,款待

v. 视为,对待,处理,治疗
This meal is my treat, so put your money away.
这顿饭我请客,你把钱收起来吧。

This boy is being treated for a heart condition.
这个男孩正在接受心脏病治疗。
treatise(pl.: treatises)
n. 论文,论述
The treatise he wrote is excellent.
他写的论文很优秀。

Our professor asked him to write a treatise on the subject.
我们的教授要求他就这个课题写篇论文。
treatment
n. 治疗
I tried every treatment the doctor suggested.
我试遍了医生建议的每一种疗法。

You should follow your treatment with plenty of rest in bed.
你应该在治疗之後好好卧床休息.
treaty(pl.: treaties)
n. 条约,协定
The Government has signed a treaty with Moscow.
政府已与莫斯科签了一项条约。

The house was sold by private treaty.
这所房子以私人协议的方式售出。
treble(pt.: trebled, pp.: trebled, prp.: trebling, pl.: trebles)
n. 最高音部

a. 三倍的,最高部的

v. 使...增为三倍
Profits in our company have trebled in the last two years.
我们公司的利润在这两年中增加了三倍。

He sings treble.
他唱最高音部。
tree(pt.: treed, pp.: treed, prp.: treeing, pl.: trees)
n. 树
We plant trees and flowers in spring.
我们在春天种花种树。

In the storm I took shelter under the tree.
暴风雨时,我正在树下躲避。
trek(pt.: trekked, pp.: trekked, prp.: trekking)
vt. 艰苦跋涉(行军)

n. 艰苦跋涉
Steve and Jack gave a talk about their trek across the Polar ice cap. It was very interesting but it made my hair stand on end just to hear about the dangers they faced.
史蒂夫和杰克讲述了他们在极地冰盖的一段艰苦跋涉,故事津津有味,只是听到他们遇到种种险情时,我吓得很。

It took the climber a month to trek to the foot of the mountain before they even started their climb.
登山者还未开始爬山,光是艰苦地跋涉到山脚下就花了1个月时间。
trellis(pt.: trellised, pp.: trellised, prp.: trellising, pl.: trellises)
框架,格式结构
暂无例句
tremble(pt.: trembled, pp.: trembled, prp.: trembling, pl.: trembles)
n. 战悚,颤抖

v. 战悚,忧虑,微动
I tremble to think what's going to happen.
我一想到即将发生的事就担心。

He was trembling with rage.
他气得发抖。
tremendous
a. 巨大的,惊人的
He's a tremendous talker.
他是一个非常健谈的人。

We got a tremendous surprise when she arrived.
她的到来使我们大吃一惊。
trench(pt.: trenched, pp.: trenched, prp.: trenching, pl.: trenches)
n. 沟,沟渠

v. (挖)沟,(挖)战壕
Grandfather was in the trenches during the First War.
在第一次世界大战中,我祖父驻守在法国北部前线。

I forgot to dig a trench around the tent.
我忘了在帐篷四周挖一条沟。
trend(pt.: trended, pp.: trended, prp.: trending, pl.: trends)
n. 趋势,倾向,方位

v. 倾向
The prices of houses are trending upwards.
房价趋于上涨。

The youth like to follow the latest trends in fashion.
年轻人喜好追求最新的流行款式。
trespass(pt.: trespassed, pp.: trespassed, prp.: trespassing, pl.: trespasses)
n. 罪过,侵入,侵害

v. 侵夺,犯罪,侵入
Are you familiar with the laws relating to trespass?
你熟悉关于侵入私人领地的法律吗?

One who is guilty of a trespass or sin; a sinner.
罪人犯有过失和罪过的人;罪人
triad
三元组
A group or set of three; a triad.
三个一组三个人或物组成的小组,三个一套
trial(pl.: trials)
a. 尝试性的

n. 尝试,努力,试验,试用,讯问,审讯

n.讨厌的事,人
That child is a trial to his parents.
那个孩子是他的父母的一块心病。

The murder trial lasted six weeks.
法庭对这一谋杀案的审理为时六周。
triangle(pl.: triangles)
n. 三角(形)
The angles of a triangle total 180.
三角形的三角之和等于180°。

He outlined the triangle in red.
他用红笔画出三角形.
triangular
a. 三角形的,三人间的
She has a scarf made of a triangular piece of blue silk.
她有一条用三角形蓝绸子做的围巾。

It's a film of triangular love affair.
那是个三角恋爱的电影。
tribal
a. 部落的,种族的
Tribal lore and custom have been passed down orally.
部落的知识和风俗口耳相传保存下来.

Tribal dancers were wearing grotesque masks.
部落中跳舞的人戴着古怪的面具。
tribe(pl.: tribes)
n. 部落
That Indian man is a member of the neighbouring tribe.
那个印第安人是临近部落的成员。

I have heard the cannibal tribe in stories.
我在故事里听说过食人部落。
tribunal(pl.: tribunals)
n. 法官席,法院,法庭
The tribunal has authority to settle certain types of dispute.
裁判所有权解决某些纠纷。

The tribunal will convene tomorrow.
法庭将于明日开庭。
tributary(pl.: tributaries)
a. 纳贡的,从属的,补助的

n. 纳贡者,属国,支流
There was one street apart from a tributary road near the end of the village.
除了村子尽头的岔道外,还有一条大路。

A tributary colony.
进贡的殖民地
tribute(pl.: tributes)
n. 贡品,颂词,称赞,(表示敬意的)礼物
Many Greek cities had to send yearly tribute to Athens.
许多希腊城市不得不每年向雅典进贡。

The musician gave full tribute to his former teacher.
这位音乐家盛赞了他过去的老师。
trick(pt.: tricked, pp.: tricked, prp.: tricking, pl.: tricks)
n. 诡计,欺诈

v. 戏弄,欺骗

n. 恶作剧
These children loved playing tricks on their teacher.
孩子们喜欢捉弄老师。

He played some clever magic tricks.
他表演了一些巧妙的魔术。
trickle(pt.: trickled, pp.: trickled, prp.: trickling)
n. 滴,细流

v. 滴流,细细地流
The stream is reduced to a mere trickle in summer.
夏天那条小河的水量减少,成了涓涓溪流。

She trickles oil into the mixture.
她把油一点点地注入混合物中。
tricky
a. 狡猾的,机警的
The interviewer cornered the politician with a particularly tricky question.
采访者用一个极其巧妙的问题难住了那个政客.

She showed great tact in dealing with a tricky situation.
她处理棘手的局面表现得十分老练.
trifle(pt.: trifled, pp.: trifled, prp.: trifling, pl.: trifles)
n. 琐事,少量

v. 浪费,闲聊
He told her not to pester him with trifles.
他告诉她别拿些琐事来烦他。

We trifled too long at the fair.
我们在集市上逛得太久了。
trifling
a. 些许的,不足道的,不足取的
A small, trifling sum.
一小笔少量,微不足道的数目

So trifling or trivial as to be beneath one's consideration.
微小的,微不足道的如此微小或琐碎的以至于不值得考虑的
trigger(pt.: triggered, pp.: triggered, prp.: triggering, pl.: triggers)
n. 触发器,板机,制滑机

v. 触发(事件)
A pulse to gate the output of a core memory sense amplifier into a trigger in a register.
将磁心存储器读出放大器的输出选通到寄存器的触发器中的一种脉冲。

I pulled the trigger and the gun went off.
我一扣扳机, 枪就响了.
trim(pt.: trimmed, pp.: trimmed, prp.: trimming)
n. 整齐,装饰,修剪

a. 整齐的

v. 整理,修剪
My daughter has a trim figure.
我女儿身材匀称。

We have to trim our cost if we want to increase our profit.
我们如果想增加利润,就必须削减开支。
trimmed
平衡的

纵倾的
I'll have my hair trimmed tomorrow.
明天我要修剪头发。

She wore a dress trimmed with tinsel.
她穿着饰有亮片的连衣裙。
trip
n. 旅行,摔倒,差错

v. 跌倒,使...犯错,倾斜
He tripped on a tree root.
他被一株树根绊倒了。

They planned to make a wedding trip to Paris.
他们计划到巴黎旅行度蜜月。
triphosphate
n. 三磷酸盐
暂无例句
triple(pt.: tripled, pp.: tripled, prp.: tripling, pl.: triples)
n. 三倍之数,三个一组

a. 三倍的
He is a triple murderer.
他谋杀了三个人。

The plan has a triple purpose.
该计划有三个目的。
triplet(pl.: triplets)
三元组中的一个

(pl)三元组
His wife gave birth to triplets.
他妻子生了三胞胎.
triplicate(pt.: triplicated, pp.: triplicated, prp.: triplicating)
n. 一式三份
暂无例句
triumph(pt.: triumphed, pp.: triumphed, prp.: triumphing, pl.: triumphs)
n. 凯旋,欢欣

v. 得胜,成功
Justice triumphs in the end.
正义终将得胜。

He gave a cry of triumph.
他得意地叫了起来。
triumphant
a. 得胜的,得意扬扬的
The victorious general made a triumphant return.
这位打了胜仗的将军凯旋而归。

Marked by great joy or jubilation; triumphant.
狂喜的以极度高兴或欢呼为特征的;得意洋洋的的
trivial
a. 琐碎的,不重要的
Don't be angry over such trivial matters.
别为这些琐事生气。

Empty, foolish, or trivial talk; idle chatter.
闲聊空洞、愚蠢或琐碎的谈话;闲聊
trolley(pt.: trolleyed, pp.: trolleyed, prp.: trolleying, pl.: trolleys)
n. 手推车
Cars and trolleys filled the streets.
汽车和电车塞满了整条街。

These suitcases are too heavy to carry; we need a trolley.
这些衣箱太沉了,我们需要一辆小手推车。
troop(pt.: trooped, pp.: trooped, prp.: trooping, pl.: troops)
n. 群,组,多数

v. 群集,结队,成群而行
We trooped into the meeting.
我们一起走进会场。

There is a troop of monkeys in the woods.
林子中有一群猴子。
tropic(pl.: tropics)
n. 回归线,热带

a. 热带的,向性的
His hometown is located in the north to the tropic of cancer.
他的家乡在北回归线的北面。

Does cowslip grow in tropic countries?
西洋樱草生长于热带国家吗?
tropical
a. 热带的
These tropical flowers have bright colors.
这些热带花卉颜色很艳丽。

Is Singapore a tropical country?
新加坡是热带国家吗?
trot(pt.: trotted, pp.: trotted, prp.: trotting, pl.: trots)
n. 快步

v. 快步走,小跑步走
The old man set off at a quick trot.
老人快步走开了。

The horse trotted down the road.
马在路上小跑着。
trouble(pt.: troubled, pp.: troubled, prp.: troubling, pl.: troubles)
n. 麻烦,困难

v. 困扰,麻烦,烦恼
I'm sorry to trouble you, but I wondered if we could have a word some time.
很遗憾要打扰你一下,我想问问我们什么时候能聊聊。

Did you have any trouble finding your way here?
你在这里找路费事吗?
troublesome
a. 令人烦恼的,讨厌的
This naughty boy is really troublesome.
这个淘气的男孩子真是惹人烦。

My cough is rather troublesome today.
我今天咳嗽得很难受。
troupe(pt.: trouped, pp.: trouped, prp.: trouping, pl.: troupes)
n. 一团,一班

v. 巡回演出
The troupe is now on the road.
剧团正在巡回演出。

Charlie Chaplin went to the United States for the just time in1910 as a part of a troupe.
查尔斯·卓别麟1910年作为一个演员随一个戏班第一次到了美国。
trousers(pl.: trousers)
n. 裤子
He was dressed in a pair of black trousers.
他穿着一条黑色裤子。

Their dog bit a hole in my trousers.
他们的狗把我的裤子咬了个窟窿。
trout(pl.: trout)
n. 鳟鱼
I caught six trout in fifteen minutes.
我在十五分钟内钓到了六条鳟鱼。

The fishermen knew that trout were out of season at that time.
渔民们知道,那时不是捕鳟鱼的季节。
truant(pt.: truanted, pp.: truanted, prp.: truanting, pl.: truants)
n. 懒惰鬼,旷课者

a. 偷懒的,旷课的,游荡的

v. 偷懒,旷课
These three students played truant again.
这三个学生又逃学了。

The boy was enticed into playing truant.
这个男孩被引诱逃学。
truce(pl.: truces)
n. 休战
The two sides called a truce to avoid further bloodshed.
双方宣布停战以避免再有伤亡。

He was in favour of the declaration of a truce.
他赞成宣布停战.
truck
n. 卡车
They trucked the goods over immediately.
他们用卡车立刻把这批货物运送过去。

They transported the goods by truck.
他们用卡车运货。
true(pt.: trued, pp.: trued, prp.: truing)
a. 真的,真实的,正确的
She was always true to her word.
她总是信守诺言的。

She gave the true account of what had happened.
她如实地讲述了发生的事情。
truly
ad. 真实地,不假
He knew he had behaved badly and he seemed truly sorry.
他知道自己表现不好,所以确实显得懊悔。

She didn't let anyone know what she truly felt.
她不让别人知道她的真实感情。
trumpet(pt.: trumpeted, pp.: trumpeted, prp.: trumpeting, pl.: trumpets)
n. 喇叭,喇叭声

v. 吹喇叭,吹嘘
He played a tune on his trumpet.
他用小号吹奏了一首曲子。

I'm not blowing my own trumpet, but I did all the top jobs.
我并不是自吹自擂,但所有的重要工作都是我干的。
truncate(pt.: truncated, pp.: truncated, prp.: truncating)
v. 切去头端,缩短,截棱成平面

a. 切去了头,缩短了的,截形的
暂无例句
trunk(pt.: trunked, pp.: trunked, prp.: trunking, pl.: trunks)
n. 树干,躯干,(汽车后部)行李箱,象鼻
He cut off the branches from the trunk.
他把树干上的小分枝都剪掉。

The morning glory climbs the trunk with its tendril.
牵牛花用卷须攀着树干。
trust(pt.: trusted, pp.: trusted, prp.: trusting, pl.: trusts)
n. 信任,信托

vi. 信任

vt. 委托,相信
My husband trusts me and I don't intend to break that trust.
我的丈夫信任我,所以我不想失去这种信任。

Can you trust his account of what happened?
你能相信他对发生的事情所做的报告吗?
trustworthy
a. 可信赖的
I knew he wasn't trustworthy the minute I set eyes on him!
我第一眼就看出他不是一个值得信赖的人!

He is trustworthy and I am dead sure he wouldn't hand me a lemon.
他为人可靠,我确信他不会把坏东西给我。
truth(pl.: truths)
n. 事实,确实
There is no truth in what he says.
他说的没有一句实话。

We shall find out the truth early or late.
我们迟早会查明事实真相。
truthful
a. 符合实际的(真的,诚实的)
The news he told me is truthful.
他告诉我的消息是真实的。

He is a truthful child.
他是个从不说谎的孩子。
try(pt.: tried, pp.: tried, prp.: trying, pl.: tries)
n. 尝试,试验

v. 试,尝试
Would you like to try this jacket on for size, sir?
先生,你要不要试穿一下这件夹克衫,看看尺寸是否合适?

After a few tries they decided to give up.
试了几次后,他们决定放弃。
trying
vbl. 试验,尝试

adj. 难受的, 费劲的, 令人厌烦的
Though things went against Mary, she went on trying.
虽然事情进行得不如意, 玛丽还是继续尝试。

We are trying to make a few economies.
我们正想办法节省一些。
tub(pt.: tubbed, pp.: tubbed, prp.: tubbing, pl.: tubs)
n. 桶,浴盆

v. 装入桶,洗澡
It's time for my dip in the tub.
我该洗澡了。

A large vessel, such as a tub, cistern, or barrel, used to hold or store liquids.
大桶;大盆;缸一种大容器,如大盆、水箱或大桶,用来装或贮存液体
tube(pt.: tubed, pp.: tubed, prp.: tubing, pl.: tubes)
n. 地铁,电子管,显像管,管,软管;电视
Our television tube has broken.
我们的电视机显像管坏了。

I go to work on the tube.
我经常乘地铁去上班。
tuberculosis
n. 肺结核
In cases of tuberculosis blood is expectorated.
肺结核病有咯血症状.

The formation of cavities in a body tissue or an organ, especially those formed in the lung as a result of tuberculosis.
成洞身体组织或器官内空洞的形成,尤指那种因肺结核而在肺中形成的空洞
tuck(pt.: tucked, pp.: tucked, prp.: tucking, pl.: tucks)
n. 缝摺,船尾突出部下方,食品

v. 打摺, 卷起,挤进
He tucked his shirt into his trousers.
他把衬衫下摆塞入裤中。

The baby's dress was beautifully tucked with tiny stitches.
婴儿衫的褶裥打得针脚细密,很漂亮。
Tuesday
n. 星期二
Next Tuesday is his birthday.
下周二是他的生日。

Would next Tuesday be too late?
下星期二会不会太迟了?
tug(pt.: tugged, pp.: tugged, prp.: tugging, pl.: tugs)
n. 用力拉,拖船

v. 用力拉
Tom felt a tug at his sleeve.
汤姆觉得有人拉了拉他的衣袖。

She tried to tug my hand away.
她试图把我的手拉开。
tuition
n. 学费
I'm considering studying calligraphy or Chinese painting. I will look for a teacher as soon as I find an apartment and pay my tuition at school.
我正在考虑要学书法还是中国画,我找到一间公寓并付了学校的学费之后,会立刻找一位老师。

By pinch and scraping for the last five year, she have enough money to pay for her son's tuition.
在过去的五年里,她省吃俭用,终於积足了钱可支付她儿子的学费。
tulip(pl.: tulips)
n. 郁金香
Tulip grows large brightly-colored cup-shaped flower in spring.
郁金香在春天开出颜色鲜亮的杯状的花朵。

An onion bulb; a tulip bulb.
洋葱球;郁金香球根
tumble(pt.: tumbled, pp.: tumbled, prp.: tumbling, pl.: tumbles)
n. 跌倒,翻斤斗

v. 翻倒,滚动
The little girl stared at the little cats tumbling over each other in their basket.
小女孩凝视着在篮子里互相翻来滚去的小猫。

She tumbled down the stairs.
她滚下了楼梯。
tumult(pl.: tumults)
n. 骚动,拥挤
He could hear a great tumult in the street.
他听到街上很响的嘈杂声。

Presently the tumult died down.
一会儿工夫骚动平息了下来。
tuna(pl.: tunas)
n. 金枪鱼
I like to eat tinned tuna fish.
我喜欢吃金枪鱼罐头。
tune(pt.: tuned, pp.: tuned, prp.: tuning, pl.: tunes)
n. 歌曲,旋律,心情

v. 调节,和谐
He played a tune on the violin.
他用小提琴演奏了一首曲子。

She calls the tune in their house.
他们家中她说了算。
tuner
调谐器
暂无例句
tuning
调整
The orchestra were tuning up as we entered the hall.
我们进入大厅时, 管弦乐队正在调音.

Miss Ida took her car to the garage to have the engine tuned up.
艾达小姐把车子开到修车厂去调整发动机。
tunnel(pt.: tunneled, pp.: tunneled, prp.: tunneling, pl.: tunnels)
n. 隧道,地下道

v. 挖隧道
Moles make underground tunnels.
鼹鼠常打地洞。

Suddenly the train roared into a tunnel and everything was black.
突然火车轰隆隆地驶入一个隧道,四周的一切都漆黑一团。
turbine
n. 涡轮
A disadvantage of the turbine is that it is not reversible.
涡轮机的一个缺点就是它不可以反转。

The gas turbine feeds on the fuel it pumps.
燃气轮机以它所抽入的燃料为能源。
turbulent
a. 狂暴的,吵闹的
She tried to calm her turbulent thoughts.
她试图平息一下紊乱的思绪。

The sea is too turbulent for sailing.
海浪太大,不宜航行。
turf(pt.: turfed, pp.: turfed, prp.: turfing, pl.: turfs)
n. 草地,跑马场

v. 覆草皮
He was busy leveling the ground and laying turves.
他正忙于平整土地铺草皮。

She laid the bouquet on the newly turfed grave.
她把这束花放置在新铺上草皮的坟墓上。
turkey(pl.: turkeys)
n. 土耳其,火鸡
People often drink white wine with turkey.
人们经常边吃火鸡肉边喝白葡萄酒。

A native or inhabitant of Turkey.
土耳其人土耳其的原住民或居民
Turkish
n. 土耳其语

a. 土耳其的,土耳其人的,土耳其语的
A Turkish tobacco pipe with a long stem and a red clay bowl.
土耳其长烟管一种有长杆和红色的黏土做的烟斗的土耳其的烟管

A medieval ruler of a Mongol, Tartar, or Turkish tribe.
可汗蒙古族、鞑靼人或土耳其人在中世纪时的统治者
turmoil
n. 骚动,混乱
I couldn't think; my mind was in a complete turmoil.
我无法思考,我的脑子里一片混乱。

The London Stock Exchange is in turmoil today.
今天伦敦证券市场一片混乱。
turn(pt.: turned, pp.: turned, prp.: turning, pl.: turns)
n. 转弯

v. 旋转

n. 行为,举止,(依次轮流的)顺序
The earth turns round the sun.
地球绕日运行。

Caterpillars turned into butterflies.
毛虫会变成蝴蝶。
turnaround
转变,突然好转
暂无例句
turner
n. 特纳(姓)
He seems a lathe turner.
他似乎是个旋工。
turning
n. 旋转,回转,转向
You take the wrong turning.
你拐错弯了。

Take the second turning on the left.
在第二个转弯处向左转。
turnip(pl.: turnips)
n. 大头菜
Would you like some turnip?
吃点芜菁吗?

Human life and turnip remain cheap and plentiful.
人命与萝卜依然是多而且便宜。
turnkey(pl.: turnkeys)
n. 监狱的看守,狱吏
A turnkey computer system; a turnkey housing project; a turnkey factory.
一切齐全即可使用的计算机系统;一切齐全即可投入使用的房屋;一切齐全即可投产的工厂
turnover(pl.: turnovers)
n. 翻覆,翻折,半圆卷饼,营业额,成交量

a. 翻折的领子
Why does your company have such a rapid turnover of staff?
贵公司人员变动为什麽这麽快?

The firm has an annual turnover of 75 million.
这家公司的年营业额为7500万英镑.
turns
手动车床
The factory turns out 900 cars a week.
该厂每周生产900辆汽车.

The factory turns out more than a hundred cars a week.
这家工厂每周生产品100多辆汽车。
turquoise(pl.: turquoises)
n. 土耳其玉,蓝玉
Corduroy dresses sizes8-16 in white, yellow, red, turquoise, black per100$1,845.
条绒上衣尺码8至16号为白,黄,红,青绿及黑色,每100件价格为1,845美元。
turtle(pl.: turtle)
n. 海龟
They caught a large turtle on the shore.
他们在海滩上捉到一只大海龟。

An old shellfish or turtle with a growth of algae on its back.
绿毛龟一种背上有绿色水藻的老的水生贝壳类动物或海龟
tutor(pt.: tutored, pp.: tutored, prp.: tutoring, pl.: tutors)
n. 家庭教师,导师
He tutored the child in physics.
他给这小孩辅导物理。

For extra money, she tutors on weekends.
为了多挣些钱,她在周末当家庭教师。
TV
n. 电视,电视机
Don't spend too much time watching TV.
看电视不要看太长时间。

The kids glued their eyes to the TV set, watching a cartoon.
孩子们目不转睛地盯着电视机看卡通片。
tweezers
n. 镊子
暂无例句
twelfth(pl.: twelfths)
a. 第十二的,十二分之一的

n. 第十二,十二日,第十二音
He received a twelfth of the money.
他得到了这笔钱中的十二分之一。

The former champion went down to a hammer-blow in the twelfth round.
这位前冠军在第十二回合中受到一拳重击而败北了。
twelve
a. 十二,12,12
Twelve months constitute one year.
十二个月构成一年。

I go out for lunch at twelve.
我十二点出去吃午饭。
twentieth(pl.: twentieths)
n. 二十分之一

num.&a. 第二十
He was the twentieth in the competition.
他在竞赛中名列第二十。

That's the twentieth goal he's kicked this season.
这是他本赛季踢进的第二十个球.
twenty(pl.: twenties)
a. 二十,20,20
He was a famous artist in the twenties.
他在二十年代是一个著名的艺术家。

Twenty shillings were equal to one pound before 1971.
1971年前,二十先令等于一英镑。
twice
ad. 两倍,两次

n. 两次
I've seen this film twice.
这部影片我已经看过两次了。

I am more than twice as old as he.
我的年龄是他的两倍还不止。
twig
n. 小枝,嫩枝

v. 理解
She heard a twig snap.
她听到一根细树枝的断裂声。

I kept dropping hints but he still didn't twig.
我一直不停地暗示他,但他还是不懂。
twilight
n. 黄昏,微光,略知

v. 使微明
She often sits in the garden at twilight.
黄昏时分她常常坐在花园里。

Twilight merged into total darkness.
暮色四合, 渐而一片漆黑.
twin(pt.: twinned, pp.: twinned, prp.: twinning, pl.: twins)
a. 孪生的

n. 双胞胎之一
She gave birth to twins.
她生了一对双胞胎。

They have twin daughters.
他们有一双孪生女儿。
twinkle(pt.: twinkled, pp.: twinkled, prp.: twinkling)
n. 闪烁,闪耀,瞬息

v. 闪烁,使...闪耀
He stared up at the stars twinkling in the sky above him.
他抬眼凝视着头顶上方星光闪烁的天空。

He disappeared in a twinkling of an eye.
转眼间他就无影无踪了。
twirl(pt.: twirled, pp.: twirled, prp.: twirling, pl.: twirls)
vt. 快速转动(扭转)

n. 扭转(复制的钥匙,旋转的东西)
I watched the dancers twirling (across the floor).
我注视著跳舞的人(在舞池中)旋转.

She did a twirl in front of the mirror.
她对著镜子转了一圈.
twist(pt.: twisted, pp.: twisted, prp.: twisting, pl.: twists)
n. 一扭,扭曲

v. 拧,扭曲
The accident happened at the twist in the road.
这场事故发生在道路的拐弯处。

She twisted the long scarf round her head.
她把那条长围巾围在头上。
two(pl.: twos)
a. 二
I have been away from Paris for two weeks.
我离开巴黎已经两星期了。

We shall have meetings on two consecutive days, Monday and Tuesday.
周一周二连续两天我们都将开会。
type(pt.: typed, pp.: typed, prp.: typing, pl.: types)
n. 类型,品种,样式,模范

v. 打字

n. 铅字,字体
There are two types of rocks in this area.
这个地区有两种类型的岩石。

Could you type this letter for me?
你能为我打这封信吗?
typeface
字型,铅字样
In printing, a complete range of design variants of a particular typeface.
在印刷技术中,一整套不同设计的特殊字样。
typewriter(pl.: typewriters)
n. 打字机
I did the letter on my electric typewriter.
我是用电动打字机打这封信的。

She inserted a new sheet of paper into the typewriter.
她把一张白纸插入打字机里。
typhoid
a. 伤寒性的

n. 伤寒
He developed typhoid fever.
他染上了伤寒。

Typhoid is an example of a notifiable disease.
伤寒是必须报告卫生当局的病例.
typhoon(pl.: typhoons)
n. 台风
There was a threat of typhoon.
有刮台风的征兆。

The area is flooded, as frequently happens during the typhoon.
这个地区淹了水,这是台风时经常发生的。
typical
a. 典型的,有代表性的
She is a typical Taurus/Taurean/has a typical Taurean personality.
她有典型的金牛座性格.

They reacted to the appalling weather with typical British stoicism.
他们忍受著恶劣天气的煎熬, 表现了英国人典型的坚忍不拔的精神.
typically
ad. 代表性地, 作为特色地
He is typically American.
他是典型的美国人。

Typically, he would come in late and then say that he had to go early.
他一向是来得很晚,然后又总说他得早走。
typist(pl.: typists)
n. 打字员
A good typist can finish typing the long article in a short while.
一位好打字员可在短短时间内完成这一长长的文章。

The typist is away on holiday this week.
打字员本周休假.
tyrannical
a. 暴虐的,压制的,残暴的
She works for a tyrannical new boss.
她在一个专横的新上司手下工作。

He has a tyrannical reign on his empire.
他是个残暴的皇帝。
tyranny(pl.: tyrannies)
n. 压治统治,暴政
The world has experienced many tyrannies.
这个世界已经经历过许多个专政政权。

People will remember the tyrannies of his reign.
人们不会忘记他统治时期的暴行。
tyrant(pl.: tyrants)
n. 暴君
The emperor was a tyrant.
那皇帝是个暴君。

This ruler is a pitiless tyrant.
这个统治者是一个冷酷的暴君。
tyre(pt.: tyred, pp.: tyred, prp.: tyring, pl.: tyres)
n. 轮胎
There is no tread on the tyre - you should put on a new one.
这条轮胎已经磨平了,你应该换一条新的。

The tyre is too hard reduce the pressure a bit.
这轮胎太硬,要减少一点压力。
UFO
n. 不明飞行物
No, it can not be a ufo.
不,不可能是个不明飞行物。

Have any of you actually seen a UFO?
你们中间是不是有人确实看到过飞碟?
ugly
a. 丑陋的,难看的
His house looks terrible with those pieces of ugly furniture.
那些难看的家具使得他的家看上去一团糟糕。

What an ugly mutt!
多难看的杂种狗哇!
ulcer(pl.: ulcers)
n.&a. 溃疡
The old man has a stomach ulcer.
那个老人得了胃溃疡。

My mouth has an ulcer.
我的口腔出现了溃疡。
ultimate(pl.: ultimates)
n. 终极,根本

a. 终极的,根本的,极限的,最后的
The sun is the ultimate source of energy.
太阳是能量的最基本来源。

Our ultimate objective is the removal of all nuclear weapons.
我们的最终目标是消除所有核武器。
ultimately
ad. 最后,最终
Ultimately, the success of the product depends on the good marketing.
最终,产品的成功还是取决于高明的销售手段。

Every value they created ultimately redounded to his boss.
他们创造的价值最后全进了他们老板的腰包。
ultimatum(pl.: ultimata)
n. 最后通牒
暂无例句
ultimo
a. 上月的
暂无例句
ultrasonic
n. 超声波
The doctors gave him an ultrasonic brain scan.
医生给他做了脑部超声波扫描检查。

An instrument that in a painless and noninvasive manner uses the differential transmission and reflection of ultrasonic waves to create a detailed visual image of the brain.
超声波心动描记器一种用来显示详细的大脑图象的仪器,利用超声波发送和反射的差异来测试并无伤无痛
ultrasound
n. 超声
Diagnostic imaging in which ultrasound is used to visualize an internal body structure or a developing fetus.
超声波扫描术利用超声波来显示耳体结构或胚胎发育情况的诊断用的成像法
ultraviolet
a. 紫外线的
They use ultraviolet lamp to kill pests.
他们使用紫外线灯杀死害虫。

Enhancing the effects of or inducing a toxic reaction to light, especially to ultraviolet light.
光中毒的加强光的有毒反应影响的,或引起光的有毒反应的,尤指紫外线的光线
umbrella(pl.: umbrellas)
n. 伞
The wind blew my umbrella inside out.
风把我的伞吹得翻过去了。

You should take an umbrella just as a precaution.
你该带把伞,有备无患。
umlaut(pt.: umlauted, pp.: umlauted, prp.: umlauting)
元音变音
暂无例句
UN
United Nations 联合国
暂无例句
unable
a. 不能的,不会的

v. 不能,不会
I am unable to cycle to school because my bicycle is broken.
我不能骑车上学,因为我的自行车坏了。

We are as yet unable to say when the train will arrive.
我们还说不上火车什么时候到达。
unacceptable
a. 不能接受的
Such behavior is unacceptable in a civilized society.
这样的行为在文明社会里是不能接受的。

The theory he put forward at the meeting was entirely at fault and was therefore unacceptable.
他在会上提出的理论完全不可靠,因此是不能接受的。
unaffected
a. 不矫揉造作的,自然的,不装饰的
She felt her works are meaningful when she saw the unaffected delight of the children.
当她看到孩子们自然流露出的喜悦时,她感到自己的工作很有意义。

These rights are unaffected by the new laws.
这些权利不受新法规的影响。
unaffordable
a. 买不起的
暂无例句
unaided
a. 未受协助的
The baby cannot sit unaided she has to be propped up on pillows.
那婴儿还不会坐--得让她倚著枕头才行.

An optical instrument that uses a lens or a combination of lenses to produce magnified images of small objects, especially of objects too small to be seen by the unaided eye.
显微镜用一个透镜或一些透镜的组合来制造小物体的放大形像的视力工具,通常用来观察肉眼看不到的物体
unanimous
a. 全体一致的,一致同意的
The committee were unanimous that the application should be turned down.
委员会一致同意拒绝这项申请。

Politicians from all parties were completely unanimous in condemning his action.
所有党派的政治家们都一致谴责他的行为。
unassigned
未赋值的
暂无例句
unattached
a. 未订婚的,未结婚的
Not in love or married; unattached.
未婚的没有谈恋爱或未结婚的;未婚的

An unattached body cell, such as a blood or lymph cell.
活细胞孤立的身体细胞,例如血球细胞、淋巴细胞
unattended
a. 无随员的,无侍从的,无伴的
Telephone shrilled unattended in deserted office.
在空无一人的办公室里电话铃突然地发出刺耳的尖叫声。

An unattended fire.
没有注意的火灾
unauthorized
非法的,越权的
A term applied to a computer system, spaces, or operating procedures when considering the protection of data from corruption or unauthorized access.
为了加强数据的保护,防止非法的存取,用于评价计算机系统、存储空间和运行过程完整程度的一种指标。

Containing information, the unauthorized disclosure of which poses the gravest threat to national security.
绝密极其保密的信息,任何不经许可的揭密都会对国家安全造成最严重的危胁
unavailable
a. 得不到的,不近便的,不能利用的
I'm afraid Mr. Smith is unavailable now.
对不起,史密斯先生现在不在。

Her manuscript is unavailable.
[美]她的稿件不拟采用。
unavoidable
a. 不可避免的
The blame is unavoidable.
责备是不可避免的。

Something, such as corrective discipline or punishment, that is unpleasant but necessary or unavoidable.
(喻)药某种令人不快的但却必需的或不可避免的东西,例如矫正性惩罚
unaware
a. 没有发觉的,不知道的
He drove into the ditch completely unaware.
他不知不觉地把车开进了沟里。

They attacked him unaware when he was reading.
他们趁他看书不注意时袭击了他。
unbearable
a. 无法忍受的
The heat outside is unbearable.
外面的高温真让人难以忍受。

He is unbearable when he's in a bad temper.
他发脾气时让人无法忍受。
unbelievable
a. 难以置信的
It's unbelievable that the event repeated itself years later in the same place.
令人难以置信多年后在同一地区重又发生此类事件。

It is unbelievable how stupid he is.
他真是笨得令人难以置信。
unbind(pt.: unbound, pp.: unbound, prp.: unbinding)
切断,解开
The unbound sheets of paper were piled up on the table.
还没有装订成册的论文稿件堆放在桌子上。
uncertain
a. 不确定的
The uncertain weather delayed our departure.
天气变换莫测,延误了我们启程。

I'm uncertain whether to go or not.
我不能肯定去还是不去。
uncertainty(pl.: uncertainties)
n. 不确定,不可靠,半信半疑

(学术)不可信度;偏差
The uncertainty is unbearable!
事情定不下来真让人难以忍受!

They lived in the uncertainty on the dole.
他们依靠救济金的生活不安定。
unchanged
a. 无变化的
暂无例句
unclassified
非保密的
Pertaining to a signal or area which contains either encrypted classified or unclassified information.
用于修饰或说明包含加密的保密或不保密信息的信号或区域。
uncle(pl.: uncles)
n. 伯,姑父,舅,叔,姨父
My uncle is a professor in this university.
我的伯父是这所大学的一名教授。

Your uncle is very sick.
你的叔叔病得很厉害。
uncomfortable
a. 不舒服的,不自在的
I am very uncomfortable lying on this hard, cold floor.
我躺在又硬又冷的地上很不舒服。

Your intent gaze made her uncomfortable.
你的注目凝视使她感到不自在。
uncommon
a. 不寻常的,不凡的,罕有的

ad. 非常地
There was an uncommon likeness between the two boys.
这两个男孩长得像极了。

Hurricanes are uncommon in England.
飓风在英国非常罕见。
uncomplicated
a. 不复杂的
暂无例句
unconditional
a. 无条件的,无限制的,绝对的
On the plaintiff's application for summary judgment the master give the defendant unconditional leave to defend.
原告一提出即判决申请后,法院书记官无条件允许被告进行辩护。
unconditionally
ad. 无条件地
暂无例句
unconscious
a. 失去知觉的
He was unconscious of his mistake.
他没意识到自己犯了错误。

This wounded soldier was unconscious from his loss of blood.
这名伤员由于失血过多而昏迷不醒。
unconsciousness
n. 无意识,意识不清,人事不省
Her words were inward and indistinct when she was in a state of half unconsciousness.
"她处于半昏迷状态时,她说话的声音低沉,模糊不清。"
uncover(pt.: uncovered, pp.: uncovered, prp.: uncovering)
v. 揭露,脱帽
Please uncover the pot.
请揭开锅盖。

Everyone uncovered when the signal sounded.
信号响时,人人脱帽致敬。
undated
a. 无定期的
暂无例句
undefined
未定义的
暂无例句
under
prep. 在...之下,低于
She sat very still under the tree.
她在树底下静静地坐着。

If you take a deep breath you can stay under for more than a minute.
只要深吸一口气就能在水里待上一分多钟。
undercharge(pt.: undercharged, pp.: undercharged, prp.: undercharging)
n. (思想,情绪)暗流,潜流
He undercharged me 1 for the book/for the book by 1.
我买这本书他少收了我一英镑.
underestimate
n. 低估

v. 低估
Never underestimate your opponent.
千万不要低估对手。

You shouldn't underestimate the risks of the enterprise.
你不应低估这一计画的风险.
underflow
下溢
暂无例句
undergo(pt.: underwent, pp.: undergone, prp.: undergoing)
v. 遭受,经历,忍受
She underwent a thorough examination at the hospital.
她在医院里接受了全面检查。

I hope that I shall never again have to undergo such unpleasant experience.
我希望我永远不会再遭遇到这种不愉快的经历。
undergraduate(pl.: undergraduates)
n. 大学生

a. 大学部的
He is a Harvard undergraduate.
他是哈佛大学的学生。

On one hand, one rule limits the women's colleges to300 members, and on the other hand, another rule allows the total number of women to be1/50 of the male undergraduate population.
一方面一个规章制定在校的女生数限于300人,另一方面,另一规定又允许女生总数占男生人数的五分之一。
underground
n. 地下,地铁,地道,秘密活动

a. 地下的,秘密的

ad. 在地下,秘密地
There is an underground car park near the supermarket.
这个超市附近有一个地下停车场。

The spy never told his family about his underground activities.
这位间谍从未把他的秘密活动告诉家里人。
underlie(pt.: underlay, pp.: underlain, prp.: underlying)
v. 位于...之下,成为...的基础
A deep faith underlies her work among refugees.
她在难民中工作是因为她有很深的信念.
underline
v. 在...下面划线
Strikes by prison officers underline the need for reform in our gaols.
监狱工作人员罢工一事,突出地表明我们的监狱制度需要改革。

Those words are underlined in the English book.
那本英语书中有些单词下画着线进行强调。
underlying
a. 在下面的
Upward pressure from underlying magma domes the surface.
地下岩浆的向上推力使地面成圆顶形。

The mass of rock underlying a mineral deposit in a mine.
矿藏底石位于一个矿中金属矿藏之下的大量石头
undermine(pt.: undermined, pp.: undermined, prp.: undermining)
v. 渐渐破坏,挖掘地基
An investigation carried out ostensibly to uncover subversive activities but actually used to harass and undermine those with differing views.
政治迫害表面上是开展揭露颠覆的活动,但实际上用于扰乱和削弱持不同看法的人的调查

Beware of the fifth column. They often infiltrate into key positions and seek to undermine the body politic from within.
要提防隐蔽的敌人,他们经常渗透到关键岗位企图从内部破坏国家政体。
underneath
ad. 在下面

n. 下部,底部

prep. 在...下面
The coin rolled underneath the piano.
硬币滚到钢琴的下面了。

The underneath part felt damp.
底层很潮湿。
underscore(pt.: underscored, pp.: underscored, prp.: underscoring)
v. 划线于...下

v.强调
暂无例句
undersigned
a. 下面的
暂无例句
understand(pt.: understood, pp.: understood, prp.: understanding)
v. 理解,了解,领会,闻知
If you can't do it, I will understand.
如果你不会做这件事的话,我可以理解。

I don't understand what you are saying.
我不知道你在说什么。
understanding
n. 谅解,理解

vbl. 了解
There is an understanding between us that we will not sell to each other's customers.
我们有个协议,不向对方的顾客出售货物。

We should get a thorough understanding about the cultural diversity of the United States.
我们应该对美国文化的多样性有一个全面的了解。
undertake(pt.: undertook, pp.: undertaken, prp.: undertaking)
v. 从事,保证
We could undertake the work for the time being.
我们可暂时担当这项工作。

He undertook to finish the job by Friday.
他答应星期五之前完成这项工作。
undertaking(pl.: undertakings)
n. 事业,企业,保证
He is too timid to venture upon a new undertaking.
他太胆小,不敢从事新的事业。

An undertaking, especially one of some scope, complication, and risk.
事业一项事业,尤其指一项雄心勃勃、复杂、且具危险性的事业
underwear
n. 内衣
She likes to wear expensive blue underwear.
她喜欢穿昂贵的兰色内衣。

Fabric knitted of this thread, used especially for hosiery and underwear.
里耳线织物用这种线织成的织物,尤指袜类及内衣
underwrite(pt.: underwrote, pp.: underwritten, prp.: underwriting)
v. 签名于下,承诺支付,经营保险业
The shares were underwritten by the Bank of England.
这些股票由英格兰银行包销.

The government underwrotethe initial costs of the operation.
政府为该项活动提供了开办时所需的费用.
underwriter
n. 保险业者,承诺支付者
One that insures, especially an insurance underwriter.
保险人提供保险者,特别是保险商
undesirable(pl.: undesirables)
a. 不受欢迎的,不良的
Military intervention is highly undesirable.
军事干涉极不相宜.

The drug has no undesirable side-effects.
这种药没有什麽不良的副作用.
undo(pt.: undid, pp.: undone, prp.: undoing)
v. 解开,取消
Our folly has undone us.
我们的愚蠢行为将自己毁了。

It's better for the doer to undo what he has done.
解铃还需系铃人。
undone
a. 未完成的,破减的,解开的

vbl. 恢复原状,解开
One of your buttons is undone.
你的一个扣子松开了。

What's done cannot be undone.
st. 覆水难收.
undoubtedly
ad. 无疑(毕定)
That sort of thing, though it undoubtedly descends to the level of"man bites dog" journalism, is perhaps unavoidable nowadays.
尽管那种东西毫无疑问已降格为诸如“人咬狗”之类的新闻写作,但在如今却是无法避免的。

His teachers told him to pull his socks up, or he'd undoubtedly fail his exam.
老师要他加把劲儿, 不然考试准不及格.
undue
a. 过分的,不适当的
He showed undue concern over her.
他对她表现出过份的关心。

It would be wise not to give undue importance to his criticism.
不过份看重他的批评是明智的。
unduly
ad. 不适当地,过度地
An eccentric person, especially one who is unduly zealous.
异人古怪的人,尤指过分狂热的人

Don't be unduly worried about the exam.
不要过分担心考试的事。
uneasy
a. 不自在的,心神不安的,不稳定的,不舒服的
I'm uneasy in my mind about the future.
我为前途而忧虑。

They had an uneasy suspicion that all was not well.
他们有一种令人不安的猜疑,所有的事都不太妙。
unemployed
a. 失业的
The amount of unemployed capital is very large.
未被利用的资金数量很大。

There are many unemployed workers in the city.
这个城市里有很多失业工人。
unemployment
n. 失业,失业人数
In this period, unemployment reaches record levels.
这段时间的失业人数又达到了创纪录水平。

Unemployment has gone up again.
失业人数又上升了.
unequivocal
a. 不含糊的,不模棱两可,明白的
暂无例句
uneven
a. 不平顺的,不均匀的,奇数的
My hair has been badly cut and the ends are uneven.
我的头发剪得很糟,发端参差不齐。

The car bumped on the uneven surface of the gravel road.
汽车在高低不平的砾石路面上颠簸着。
unexpected
a. 想不到的,意外的
The unexpected guest disordered his plans.
这位不速之客打乱了他的计划。

What an unexpected pleasure!
这真是个意外的惊喜!
unexpectedly
ad. 未料到地,意外地
I had just put the dinner on when Jim walked in unexpectedly.
我刚把饭做好,吉姆出人意外地走了进来。

I finished work unexpectedly early.
我的工作意外地提早做完。
unexplained
a. 未得到解释的
暂无例句
unfair
a. 不公平的
If some athletes use drugs, it is unfair for the others.
如果有的运动员使用兴奋剂,其他运动员就要吃亏。

She sued her employer for unfair dismissal.
她控告雇主无理解雇工人。
unfavorable
a. 不宜的,不理想的
This situation is unfavorable for us.
这样的局面对我们来说是不利的。

I got an unfavorable score.
我得到一个不理想的成绩。
unfit(pt.: unfitted, pp.: unfitted, prp.: unfitting)
a. 不合适的

v.&n. 不适合
The army rejected him as medically unfit.
由于体检不合格,部队未接收他。

You're very unfit; you ought to take up running.
你身体很弱, 应该练练跑步.
unfold(pt.: unfolded, pp.: unfolded, prp.: unfolding)
v. 展开,开放,显露
The eagle unfolded its wings.
雄鹰展开双翅。

She gradually unfolded her plan to him.
她渐渐向他透露了自己的计划。
unforgettable
a. 难忘的,不会忘记的
It's an unforgettable experience.
这是一次难忘的经历。

An unforgettable experience.
一个不会被遗忘的经验
unfortunate(pl.: unfortunates)
a. 不幸的,令人遗憾的
He came at an unfortunate time.
他来得不是时候。

I was unfortunate to lose my keys.
我很倒霉,丢了钥匙。
unfortunately
ad. 不幸地
Unfortunately, I hurt my knee when I fell down on the ice.
真不幸,我在冰上摔倒时摔伤了膝盖。

Unfortunately he won't be here tomorrow evening.
可惜的是他明晚不在这儿。
ungainly
a. 笨拙的,不雅的
A large or ungainly automobile.
大汽车巨大的或笨拙的汽车

An ungainly gesture.
不雅的姿势。
unhappy
a. 不快乐的,不幸的,不适当的
We are unhappy about the way the doctor treated us.
我们对医生这样对待我们感到不满。

He told me about his unhappy childhood.
他对我讲了他不幸福的童年。
unhealthy
a. 不健康的
Their slavish devotion to the leader is unhealthy.
他们对领导的盲目崇拜是不健康的。

Having a sickly or unhealthy pallor indicative of nausea or jealousy, for example.
脸色难看的脸色呈病态或不健康的苍白色,可能由恶心或妒忌引起
unidentified
a. 未经确认的
An unidentified man shot the President.
一个身份不明的人开枪射杀了总统。
unidirectional
单向的
暂无例句
unification
n. 统一,一致
The unification of Italy resulted in a single country instead of several kingdoms.
意大利统一的结果是出现了一个国家,而 不是好几个王国。

Europe's plans for further unification may be up in the air, but people from Helsinki to Rome have been learning an often painful lesson in recent weeks about how entwined their economies have already become.
欧洲进一步统一的计划可以尚未定案,可是从赫尔辛基到罗马的人在最近几星期得到一个时常令人痛苦的教训:他们各国的经济已经如何地牵扯在一起了。
uniform(pt.: uniformed, pp.: uniformed, prp.: uniforming, pl.: uniforms)
a. 一致的,统一的

n. 制服
The rows of houses were uniform in appearance.
这一排排的房屋外表都是一样的。

The students are wearing school uniforms.
学生们穿着校服。
uniformly
ad. 一律地(均匀地,无变化地)
The theory that all geologic phenomena may be explained as the result of existing forces having operated uniformly from the origin of the earth to the present time.
(地)均变说一种理论,可以将所有地质现象解释为从地球起源到现在已均匀作用的现存力的结果

Force applied uniformly over a surface, measured as force per unit of area.
压力;压强统一作用于物体表面的力量,用每一单位面积上的压力计量
unify(pt.: unified, pp.: unified, prp.: unifying)
v. 统一,使成一体
Is it possible to unify such scattered islands into a nation?
有可能把这样一些散落在大海上的岛屿统一成一个国家吗?

It can be helped by the unifying of relief activities which today are of ten scattered, uneconomical, unequal.
将现在常常是分散不经济、不平等的救济活动统一起来有助于任务的完成。
unilateral
a. 单方面,单边的,片面的
The candidates had to state their position on unilateral disarmament.
候选人须 表明他们对单方面裁军所持的立场.

Either of two basic units in cultural anthropology that make up a tribe on the basis of unilateral descent.
一个分支在文化人类学中,在单系血统基础上构成一个部落的两个基本的部落分支的任意一个
unintelligible
a. 无法了解的,难解的,莫明其妙的
Philosophy: unintelligible answers to insoluble problems.
哲学:是对难以解释的问题作出的难以理解的答案。

Lacking meaning; unintelligible.
不明白的;难以理解的
uninterested
a. 不感兴趣的
Lacking intellectual inquisitiveness or natural curiosity; uninterested.
没好奇心的,不感兴趣的缺乏对知识的渴望或本能的好奇心的;不感兴趣的

She seemed completely uninterested in what I had to tell her about my new job.
我想把我新工作的事告诉她,她好像丝毫不感兴趣。
union(pl.: unions)
n. 联盟,结合,工会
Do you belong to a union?
你属于某个工会吗?

We all accused the union of torpedoing the negotiation.
我们都谴责工会破坏谈判。
unique
a. 独一无二的,独特的,稀罕的
It's a unique work of art.
这是独一无二的艺术作品。

He's caught the unique opportunity.
他抓住了那唯一的机会。
unit(pl.: units)
n. 单位,单元
The family is the smallest social unit.
家庭是社会最小的单位。

We were a unit on the question.
在这个问题上,我们的意见是一致的。
unitary
暂无例句
unite(pt.: united, pp.: united, prp.: uniting)
v. 联合,合并,混合
The more of the masses we unite with, the better.
我们联合起来的群众越多,就越有利。

The oceans do not so much divide the world as unite it. (=The oceans do not divide the world so much as unite it.)
与其说是海洋分割这个世界,不如说是统一这个世界。
United
a. 联合的

v. 联合,统一

vbl. 统一
The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
联合王国由大不列颠和北爱尔兰组成。

Closely joined; grown together; united.
密切联合的;生长在一起的;联合的
unity
n. 个体,一致,结合
The figure on the left spoils the unity of the painting.
左边的人物有损于画面的效果。

National unity is essential in time of war.
举国团结在战时是非常重要的。
universal
a. 普遍的,通用的,宇宙的
Television provides universal entertainment.
电视提供大众化的娱乐。

When was universal suffrage introduced in your country?
贵国是什么时候实行普选权的?
universally
ad. 普遍地
The rules do not apply universally.
这些规则并非放诸四海而皆准.

It is universally acknowledged that...
普遍认为...
universe(pl.: universes)
n. 宇宙
The Earth is only one of the numerous planets in the universe.
地球只是宇宙中众多星球中的一个。

We begin to plumb the mysteries of the universe.
我们开始探索宇宙的奥秘。
university(pl.: universities)
n. 大学
There are many foreign professors in this university.
这所大学有许多外国教授。

I enrolled at the University of Vienna.
我报名就读于维也纳大学。
Unix
一种多任务多用户操作系统
暂无例句
unjust
a. 不公平的
He said that the people's accusation was unjust.
他说人们的指控是不公正的。

It will be unjust to let me suffer for the folly of other people.
让我因他人的愚昧而受罪是不公平的。
unkind
a. 无情的,不厚道的,不亲切的
Don't be so unkind to your brother.
别对你兄弟这么刻薄。

Unkind isn't the word for it! He treats the animals appallingly!
岂止是`不好'! 他对待动物是太不成话了!
unknown(pl.: unknowns)
a. 未知的
The director cast her in a leading part when she was a young unknown of 16.
当她还是一个十六岁的无名少女时,导演选中她演主角。

He was an unknown painter one year ago.
一年前,他还是一个不为人知的画家。
unlawful
a. 非法的,私生的
It's an unlawful assembly.
那是非法集会。

The little boy is unlawful.
那个小孩是私生的。
unless
conj. 除非

prep. 除...外
I won't go to the party unless I'm invited.
除非我被邀请,否则我不会去参加晚会的。

I sleep with the window open unless its really cold.
我总是开著窗户睡觉, 除非天气非常冷才关上窗户.
unlike
a. 不同的,不相似的

prep. 不像,和...不同
Unlike my sister, I am a terrible cook.
和我妹妹不同,我是一个糟糕的厨师。

Unlike his brother, he has a good sense of humor.
和他兄弟不同,他有种幽默感。
unlikely
a. 不大可能发生的,未必的,多半不可能的
These tactics are unlikely to be helpful to you.
这种方法对你未必有用。

He is very ill and unlikely to recover.
他病得非常厉害,不大可能恢复健康了。
unlimited
a. 无限的,不受限制的,无条件的
It's unlimited to drive cars at high speed in country.
在乡村开快车没有限制。

If only one had an unlimited supply of money!
要是财源不断就好了!
unlink(pt.: unlinked, pp.: unlinked, prp.: unlinking)
解链
暂无例句
unload(pt.: unloaded, pp.: unloaded, prp.: unloading)
v. 卸货,摆脱...之负担,倾销
Dockers started unloading the ship.
码头工人开始卸货。

Lorries may only park here when loading or unloading.
卡车非装卸货物时不得在此停车。
unlock(pt.: unlocked, pp.: unlocked, prp.: unlocking)
v. 开启,显露,放开
I unlocked the door and went into the room.
我打开房门,然后走进屋里。

Scientists have unlocked the secret of the atom.
科学家已经揭开了原子的秘密。
unlucky
a. 不吉利的,不祥的,不幸的
It's considered unlucky to walk under a ladder.
从梯子下面走过被认为是不吉利的。

What an unlucky train of events!
多么不幸的一连串事件!
unmarked
无记号的
暂无例句
unnatural
a. 不自然的,反常的,不近人情的
His unnatural manner made her feel uncomfortable.
他那做作的举止使她感觉很不舒服。

It's not unnatural that you should feel annoyed.
你感到生气是不足为怪的。
unnecessarily
ad. 不必要地(多余地,徒然)
暂无例句
unnecessary
a. 不必要的,多余的

n. 不必要的东西
All this is totally unnecessary.
所有这些完全都是多余的。

You shouldn't expose the soldiers to unnecessary risks.
你不应该让士兵们冒不必要的危险。
unobtainable
a. 无法得到的
暂无例句
unpack(pt.: unpacked, pp.: unpacked, prp.: unpacking)
v. 卸下
Let's unpack before we go to bed.
咱们打开行李再睡觉吧.

Our bags were packed and we were all set to leave when we received new instructions from our Government. We unpacked and stayed.
我们打点完行装正准备出发,这时,接到了政府的新指示。我们又解开行装留下了。
unpaid
a. 未付款的
An unpaid, overdue debt or an unfulfilled obligation.
欠帐未付的,逾期债款或未履行的职责

He's taken unpaid leave for a month.
他请了一个月的停薪假。
unpleasant
a. 使人不愉快的,讨厌的
I found his manner extremely unpleasant.
我发现他的态度非常讨厌!

He's making himself cheap by his unpleasant behaviour.
他那令人讨厌的行为有损他自己的身份。
unprecedented
a. 空前的
Some economists showed their anxiety on unprecedented level of unemployment.
一些经济学家对失业率达到前所未有的程度表示忧虑。

We are seeing unemployment on an unprecedented scale.
我们现在正经历规模空前的失业现象。
unpredictable
a. 不可预知的
He is moody and unpredictable.
他喜怒无常而又捉摸不定。

Irregular in course or behavior; unpredictable.
不规律的在过程上或行为上无规律的;不可预测的
unproductive
a. 无生产力的
Not fertile; unproductive or barren.
不肥沃的不肥沃的;不生产的或贫瘠的
unquestionable
a. 无疑问的,确实的,无可挑剔的
His honesty is unquestionable.
他很诚实, 这是毫无疑问的.

An unquestionable antique.
毫无疑问的文物
unravel(pt.: unraveled, pp.: unraveled, prp.: unraveling)
v. 阐明,解释,解开
My knitting has unravelled.
我编织的东西散开了.
unreasonable
a. 不合理的,过度的,不切实际的
The price of this dress is unreasonable.
这件衣服的价格太高了。

You know as well as I do that you're being unreasonable.
你很清楚你不讲理.
unrecognized
未被承认的
暂无例句
unrest
n. 不安的状态,动荡的局面
The increasing unemployment caused social unrest.
不断增加的失业引起了社会骚乱。

The social unrest has its origins in economic problems.
社会动荡是经济问题引起的。
unrestrainedly
ad. 无限制地
暂无例句
unsafe
a. 不安全的,不安稳的,危险的
She lives in an unsafe city.
她住在一个不安全的城市中。

It's unsafe for her to go alone.
她单独去是很危险的。
unsatisfactory
a. 不能令人满意的
His answer is unsatisfactory.
他的答案不能令人满意。

Reception of TV programmes is unsatisfactory here.
这里电视节目的接收情况不佳。
unsigned
无符号的
I suppose that to a large extent I am the unsigned manuscript of the high school teacher.
我认为自己在很大程度上就是那位中学老师的未署名的手稿。
unsound
a. 腐烂变质的,谬误的
He must be of unsound mind to pay so much for a house that is practically falling down.
他一定疯了,竟然花那么多钱去购买一幢实际上快要倒塌的房子。

Buyer state cargo unsound condition and prepare claim is await result of our counter survey.
买方说货物质量不高,准备提出索赔,并在等待我们提邮的相对检验结果。
unstable
a. 不稳定的
Liable to capsize; unstable.
易于翻转的;不稳定的

If it were gentle, only the more unstable rods fell.
若地震是微弱的,仅那些比较不稳定的杆子倒下。
unsuccessful
a. 不成功的,失败的
He was discouraged by the unsuccessful attempt.
这次不成功的尝试使他气馁。

Landon had made an unsuccessful attempt at the recitation, and the doctor, somewhat nettled, said:"Landon, you don't seem to be getting on very fast in this subject."
兰登作了一次不成功的朗诵。老师有点不悦,对他说道:“兰登,你在这门课上好像进步不大,你好像缺乏志向。”
unsuitable
a. 不适合的
He's got all the right qualifications but is temperamentally unsuitable.
他具备一切合格的条件,惟独性情不适合。

Her parents will never acquiesce in such an unsuitable marriage.
她的父母决不会答应这门不相宜的婚事。
unsuspected
a. 未知的
Articles in Time's Medical Section often alert readers to unsuspected ailments.
《时代》周刊医药栏目里的文章常告诫读者对自己意想不到的疾病保持警惕。

As the project develop, unsuspected difficulty come to the fore.
随著工程项目的发展,没有料到的困难接连出现了。
untie(pt.: untied, pp.: untied, prp.: untying)
v. 解开
I tried to untie the string but failed.
我试图解开绳子,但没有成功。

Untie me from the chair.
把我从椅子上解开。
until
prep.&conj. 直到...为止
I didn't wake up until I heard the alarm clock.
直到听到闹钟的铃声我才醒来。

He lived in California until he was twenty.
他在加里弗尼亚一直住到20岁.
untold
a. 数不清的(没有说到的)
Her secret remains untold by now.
她的秘密至今仍未透露。

The report has yet untold facts.
这个报告还有未叙述的事实。
untoward
a. 麻烦的,困难的,不幸的
An untoward incident.
一起麻烦的事件

Indeed, anything untoward was now kept from James.
的确,现在一切不顺心的事都小心瞒着詹姆士。
unusable
a. 无法使用的
There are several sectors unusable in this disk.
这张磁盘有几个扇区坏了。

The act of obtaining usable substances from unusable sources.
废物利用从无用的东西中获取有用物质的行为
unused
a. 不用的,不使用的,从未用过的
These children are unused to city life.
这些孩子不习惯城市生活。

She keeps an unused stamp of monkey.
她保存着一枚未曾用过的猴邮票。
unusual
a. 不平常的,异常的
Snow is an unusual sight in this warm place.
下雪在这个温暖的地方是一种罕见的景象。

An unusual conjunction of circumstances led to the incident.
各种情况的偶然巧合导致了这件事的发生。
unveil(pt.: unveiled, pp.: unveiled, prp.: unveiling)
v. 揭开,揭幕
暂无例句
unwanted
a. 不必要的,空闲的
The disturbance caused in a circuit by an unwanted transfer of energy from another circuit.
从另一线路传送来的不必要的能量在线路中引起的干扰。

Give our leavings (ie unwanted food) to the dog.
把我们吃剩的东西喂狗吧.
unwarranted
a. 无根据的
An unwarranted fee, such as one extorted from a new prisoner by a jailer.
勒索的金钱一笔不正当的费用,如看守向新囚犯勒索

Boastful, unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities.
极度自负自负的,对某人的成绩或品德无保证地自负的
unwelcome
a. 不受欢迎的

n. 冷淡
Most Chinese think he will be therefrom unwelcome.
大多数中国人认为他将从此不受欢迎。

We perceived that we were unwelcome and left.
我们发觉自己不受欢迎,因此便离开了。
unwilling
a. 不愿意的
He is unwilling to help me.
他不愿意帮我。

You are plainly unwilling to co-operate.
你显然不愿合作.
unworkable
a. 难运转的,不能实行的
In my submission these proposals are completely unworkable.
在我看来,这些建议完全不可行。

Proposition afraid unworkable try submit al terminative
所提方案恐不可行,请另提其他方案。
up(pt.: upped, pp.: upped, prp.: upping, pl.: ups)
a. 向上的

prep.&ad. 向上
I got up early this morning.
今天早晨我起床很早。

He went up to her to ask her for a dance.
他走到她跟前,请她跳个舞。
upbringing
n. 教养
We have all been conditioned by our upbringing.
我们都习惯於所受的教养.

Basically, it's all a question of upbringing.
这基本上全是一个教养的问题。
update
v. 更新,补充最新资料
The data should be updated once a week.
这些数据应该每星期更新一次。

The feedback from the computer enables us to update the program.
计算机的反馈能使我们更新程序.
upgrade(pt.: upgraded, pp.: upgraded, prp.: upgrading)
vt. 提高(上升,浓集,加强)

n. 提高(上升,浓集,加强)
The consulate was upgraded to embassy status.
该领事馆已升格为大使馆.

She was upgraded to (the post of) sales director.
她已提升为销售部主任.
uphold(pt.: upheld, pp.: upheld, prp.: upholding)
v. 支撑,赞成,鼓励
The President swore to uphold the constitution.
总统宣誓维护宪法。

The judge upheld the lower court's decision.
法官维持初级法院的判决。
upkeep
n. 维持,维持费,保养费; 生活费
I can't afford the upkeep of a large house and garden.
我负担不起带花园的大房子的维护费.

Orderly in the upkeep of his rooms.
在保养他的房间上一丝不苟
upload
上传

上载
暂无例句
upon
prep. 在...上
Once upon a time, there lived a princess who was very beautiful.
从前, 有一位非常美丽的公主。

Her wavy hair fell in loose wisps and loops upon her shoulders.
她那一头波浪般的长发一簇簇一圈圈地散垂在肩上。
upper(pl.: uppers)
a. 上部的,较高的,上面的
My hometown is in the upper reaches of the river.
我的家乡在这条河的上游地区。

Passengers may smoke only on the upper deck of the bus.
乘客只可以在公共汽车的上层吸烟。
uppercase(pt.: uppercased, pp.: uppercased, prp.: uppercasing)
大写字母,大写的
暂无例句
upright(pt.: uprighted, pp.: uprighted, prp.: uprighting, pl.: uprights)
a. 正直的,诚实的,合乎正道的
Several columns among the ruins still stood upright.
在废墟中依然挺立着几根柱子。

Morally upright; honest.
正直的,诚实的
uprising(pl.: uprisings)
n. 起义,升起
The king put down the uprising and killed all the slaves involved.
国王镇压了那次起义,杀死了所有参加起义的奴隶。

Beginning with the Nanchang Uprising, the Party led a series of armed struggles.
从南昌起义开始,我们党领导了一系列的武装斗争。
uproar
n. 喧嚣,骚动
There was uproar over the tax increase.
增税引起了一片怨声。

His motion threw the meeting into an uproar.
他的建议在会上引起了一片吵嚷。
upset(pt.: upset, pp.: upset, prp.: upsetting)
a. 烦乱的,不高兴

v. 颠覆,推翻,扰乱,使心烦意乱,使不舒服
I'm always upset when I don't get any mail.
我接不到任何邮件时总是心烦意乱。

He has an upset stomach.
他胃不舒服。
upside(pl.: upsides)
n. 上侧,上段,上部
The painting is upside down.
图画颠倒了。

The house was turned upside down by the burglars.
屋子里被夜贼弄得乱七八糟。
upstairs(pl.: upstairs)
a. 楼上的

ad. 在楼上,往楼上

n. 楼上
The boy ran upstairs quickly.
男孩很快地跑上楼。

We crept upstairs so as not to wake the baby.
为了不吵醒婴儿,我们蹑手蹑脚地上了楼梯。
upstream
向上游,逆流地
The falls upstream are full of salmon.
该瀑布上流有许多大麻哈鱼.

We paddled (the canoe) slowly upstream.
我们慢慢地划著(独木舟)逆流而上.
upward
a. 向上的,上升的

ad. 向上,上升
The production of their factory goes steadily upward.
他们工厂的生产稳步上升。

Upward pressure from underlying magma domes the surface.
地下岩浆的向上推力使地面成圆顶形。
upwards
ad. 往上,向上
In convection, hot currents flow upwards.
在对流中热气流向上运动.

The rear door hinges/is hinged at the top so that it opens upwards.
後面的门是在顶部铰接上的, 以便可以向上开.
uranium
n. 铀
Radium and uranium are radioactive elements.
镭和铀是放射性元素.

A green radioactive mineral that is a hydrous crystalline phosphate of uranium and copper.
铜铀云母一种绿色的放射性矿物,为铀和铜的氢化结晶云母
Uranus
n. 天王星
The planets of our solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
我们太阳系的行星有水星、金星、地球、火星、木星、土星、天王星、海王星。

The satellite of Uranus that is fourth in distance from the planet.
天卫三距离天王星第四远的天王星卫星
urban
a. 城市的
You can find out many advantages in urban life.
你会发现都市生活中有许多便利之处。

An urban district of eastern Northern Ireland, an industrial and residential suburb of Belfast. Population, 72,400.
纽敦阿比北爱尔兰东部城区,是贝尔诺斯特的工业和居民区。人口72,400
urge(pt.: urged, pp.: urged, prp.: urging, pl.: urges)
n. 冲动

v. 驱策,力劝,力陈
He urged the horses on with a whip.
他用鞭子策马前行。

They urged on us the need for cooperation.
他们向我们强调合作的必要性。
urgency(pl.: urgencies)
n. 紧急(的事)
Precedence, especially established by order of importance or urgency.
领先,优先尤指按重要性或紧急程度的顺序建立的优先地位

Rarely did she request help but this was a matter of urgency.
她很少求助於人,这事却是十分紧急。
urgent
a. 急迫的,紧要的,紧急的
This work is not urgent; we can do it tomorrow.
这件工作不急,我们可以明天再做。

Demanding prompt action; urgent.
紧急的要求迅速行动的;急切的
urgently
ad. 迫切地, 急切地
I'm sorry to interrupt, sir, but the director of Buzz Electronics has just arrived. He would like to speak to you rather urgently.
请原谅打扰你一下,先生。巴茨电子公司的总裁已经到了。他非常急切地要和你谈一谈。

The order No.105 is so urgently required that we have to ask you to speed up shipment.
第105号订单所订货物我们要急用,请你们加快装船速度。
URI
上呼吸道感染
暂无例句
urinary
a. 泌尿的,尿的
Inflammation of the urinary bladder.
膀胱炎泌尿膀胱的发炎

A bladder, especially the urinary bladder or the gallbladder.
膀胱,泡,囊膀胱,尤指泌尿器官的膀胱或胆囊
urine
n. 尿
Someone believes that a baby's urine is a kind of medicine.
有人相信婴儿的尿是一种药。

The bladder collects urine.
膀胱能储存尿液。
us
we的宾格(美国的缩写。)
Did he see us?
他看见我们了吗?

What others think exercises a great influence on most of us.
别人怎样想对我们多半会产生很大影响。
USA
n. 美国
This island is no longer a dependency of the USA.
这个小岛不再是美国的属地。

The secession of some southern states from the USA in the 1860s led to the civil war.
由于南部某些州于十九世纪六十年代脱离美国而导致了南北战争。
usability
可用性
暂无例句
usage(pl.: usages)
n. 惯用法,使用,用法
The tractor had been damaged by rough usage.
这辆拖拉机因使用不经心而损坏了。

Languages develop continually through usage.
语言在使用中不断发展。
use
n. 利用,使用,用途

v. 使用

vt. 使用,用
Is this reference book of any use to me?
这本参考书对我有用处吗?

The company now uses a computer to do all its account.
这家公司现在使用电脑来计算所有的帐目。
used
a. 使用过的,二手的,习惯的

v. 用,以前曾经

vbl. 用,习惯
You'll get used to it.
你会习惯的。

Are you used to the food here?
你习惯吃这儿的饭菜吗?
useful
a. 有用的
She is a useful person to know.
她是个应该结交的有用的人。

This reference book is very useful to our study.
这本参考书对我们的研究很有用。
usefulness
n. 有用(有效率)
Impairment of the usefulness or value of person or property; harm.
损害,破坏对有用或有价值的人或财产的破坏;伤害

When he retired he felt that he had outlived his usefulness.
他退休后觉得自己年老无用了。
useless
a. 无用的
It's useless to argue with them.
同他们争论是没有用的。

I had expended much time on the work but they told me it's useless.
我花了很多时间在这件工作上,他们却告诉我说这是无用的。
user(pl.: users)
n. 用户,使用者
Our company is the biggest user of electricity in this area.
我们公司是这个地区最大的用电户。

Data that describes the significant characteristics of a user, a group of users, or one or more computer resources.
描述一个用户、一组用户或一至多个计算机资源重要特征的数据。
usual
a. 通常的
We will meet at the usual time.
我们将在老时间会面。

As usual, there weren't many people at the meeting.
像往常一样,来开会的人不多。
usually
ad. 通常
I'm not usually so late.
我平常并不来得这样晚。

We usually meet at six o'clock in the afternoon.
我们通常下午六点钟会面。
utensil(pl.: utensils)
n. 器具
I have to buy some kitchen utensils before starting cooking.
开始做饭前,我还得去买些厨房用具。

A hollow utensil, such as a cup, vase, or pitcher, used as a container, especially for liquids.
容器一种空的容器,比如杯子、瓶子或罐子,用来装液体的一种器皿
utility(pl.: utilities)
n. 公共设施,效用,公用程序,实用品,实用
Their research project has limited practical utility.
他们的研究项目实用价值很有限。

The source entry utility operation during which source statements are keyed in and added a new records in a source member.
一种源输入公用程序的操作,在这一操作过程中,它将键入的源语句作为新记录加到源成员中。
utilization
n. 利用
A technique in which programs or data that are not used at the same time can cover each other for raising memory utilization ratio.
不同时使用的程序或数据可以互相覆盖,以提高内存的利用率的一种技术。

A system of physical conditioning designed to enhance circulatory and respiratory efficiency that involves vigorous, sustained exercise, such as jogging, swimming, or cycling, thereby improving the body's utilization of oxygen.
有氧健身法旨在增强循环和呼吸功效的生理调节体系,包括有力的、持久的锻炼,例如慢跑、游泳或骑自行车,从而提高肌体对氧气的利用
utilize(pt.: utilized, pp.: utilized, prp.: utilizing)
v. 利用
It is hoped that in her new job her talents will be better utilized than before.
希望在新的工作岗位上,她的才干能够得到比以往更好的发挥。

How can we utilize his knowledge and skill to our advantage?
我们如何来利用他的知识和技术才对我们有利?
utmost
a. 极度的,最远的

n. 极限,最大可能
She does her utmost to please her parents.
她竭尽全力使父母高兴。

We can't take on any more work we're fully stretched (ie working to the utmost of our powers) at the moment.
我们不能再接受更多的工作了--目前已经全力以赴了.
utter(pt.: uttered, pp.: uttered, prp.: uttering)
a. 全然的,绝对,完全

v. 发出,作声,发表
What utter rubbish he talks!
他完全是胡说!

It's an utter waste of time.
这完全是浪费时间。
utterance(pl.: utterances)
n. 说话,发表,说话的方式
He gave utterance to his thoughts.
他发表了自己的观点。

She has a defective utterance.
她发音有缺陷。
utterly
ad. 完全,全然,绝对
She utterly despises him.
她非常瞧不起他。

We utterly failed to convince them.
我们根本说服不了他们。
vacancy(pl.: vacancies)
n. 空白,空缺
We still have vacancies for secretaries but other positions have been filled.
我们的秘书名额尚有空缺,但其他职位都满了。

Fill a job vacancy.
填补工作的空缺
vacant
a. 空的
If that room is vacant, we can practice there.
如果那个房间空着,我们可以在那练习。

He does not know what to do with his vacant time.
他不知道空闲时间该干点什么。
vacation(pt.: vacationed, pp.: vacationed, prp.: vacationing, pl.: vacations)
n. 假期,休假

vi. 度假
Where did you go for your vacation?
你去哪里度假了?

School children are on vacation.
小学生们正在放假。
vaccinate(pt.: vaccinated, pp.: vaccinated, prp.: vaccinating)
v. 预防接种
She was vaccinate against smallpox as a child.
她小时候就接种了天花疫苗。
vaccination(pl.: vaccinations)
n. 接种疫苗,种痘
He had a vaccination against rabies.
他做了疫苗注射以预防狂犬病。

Induced by vaccination.
因种痘引起的
vaccine
n. 疫苗

v. 疫苗的,牛痘的
This vaccine will give you immunity for two years.
接种这种疫苗可有两年免疫力。

The search for a new vaccine took priority over all other medical research.
在各种医药研究中, 应首先解决寻找新疫苗的问题.
vacuum(pt.: vacuumed, pp.: vacuumed, prp.: vacuuming, pl.: vacuums)
n. 真空,空间,真空吸尘器

a. 真空的,产生真空的,利用真空的

v. 用吸尘器打扫
His wife's death left him a vacuum in his life.
他妻子的去世使他的生活变得空虚。

Some pumps and all vacuum cleaners work by suction.
有些泵和所有真空吸尘器都是借吸力工作的。
vague
a. 模糊的,不明确的,说话含糊不清的
Our holiday plans are rather vague.
我们的度假计划还没有明确。

I haven't the vaguest idea who he is.
我一点儿都不知道他是谁。
vain
a. 徒然的,虚荣的,空虚的
We tried in vain to make him change his mind.
我们想使他改变主意,结果是白费心机。

All our work was in vain.
我们的工作全都白干了。
vainly
ad. 徒劳地
Taking just a little money with her, she wanders about the Midland moors, vainly seeking employment.
她身上仅带了少许的钱,在英格兰中部荒原上四处漂泊徒劳地求职。

Before they fled the country, the enemy vainly attempted to destroy all the factories.
敌人在逃往国外前,妄图把所有工厂都毁掉。
valid
a. 有确实根据的,有效的,正当的
A credit card is not a valid proof of identity.
银行发的支票保付卡不是有效的身份证明文件。

The marriage was held to be valid.
这一婚姻关系是有效的。
validate(pt.: validated, pp.: validated, prp.: validating)
v. 使...有效,确认
暂无例句
validation
确认
A statement or an argument used in such a validation.
证词,证言用于这种证实的陈述或辩论
validity
n. 有效性,正确性
Recognition of another's existence, validity, authority, or right.
确认确认他人的存在、有效性、权威或权力

The belief that all religions are of equal validity.
冷淡主义认为所有宗教具有相同的正确性
valley(pl.: valleys)
a. 流域,山谷,峡谷

n. 山谷,溪谷
He has a large farm in the Mississippi Valley.
他在密西西比河流域拥有一个大农场。

Every spring the river floods the valley.
每年春天河水把山谷淹没。
valuable(pl.: valuables)
a. 贵重的,有价值的

n. (pl.)贵重物品
Thank you for your valuable service.
感谢你多年的宝贵服务。

Valuable raw materials were salvaged (from the sunken freighter).
(从沉船中)打捞起许多贵重的原料.
valuation(pl.: valuations)
n. 评价,估价,价值判断
She asked for a valuation of her house.
她要求对她的房舍作一估价。

An expert or official valuation, as for taxation.
鉴定,估价如在税收方面专家或官方的估价
valuator
评价者
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value(pt.: valued, pp.: valued, prp.: valuing, pl.: values)
n. 价值,重要性,价格,(pl)价值观

vt. 评价,估价,重视
He valued the house for me at 20000 pounds.
那栋房子他替我估价两万英镑。

This book will be of great value to him in his study.
这本书将对他的研究有很大价值。
valued
a. 宝贵的
The participants said they valued this special opportunity very much and would teach what they had learned to their colleagues and students to help more people master basic computer skills.
老师们纷纷表示,非常珍惜这次宝贵的学习机会,将会把学到的知识教给自己的同事和学生,使更多的人掌握电脑的基本知识。

He valued the house for me at 80000.
那所房子他给我估价80000英镑.
valve(pt.: valved, pp.: valved, prp.: valving, pl.: valves)
n. 阀门,电子管,真空管
Have you turned off the water valve?
你关掉水阀了吗?

We need an eye bolt to fit this valve.
我们需要一个有眼螺栓来固定这个阀门。
van
n. 货车
He brought three people to the party in his van.
他用客货车载了三个人来参加聚会。

Jim had ulterior motives in buying me a drink he wants to borrow my van.
吉姆请我喝酒是另有所图--他想借用我的客货车.
vanguard
n. 前锋,先锋,先驱
暂无例句
vanish(pt.: vanished, pp.: vanished, prp.: vanishing, pl.: vanishes)
v. 消失,不见了
Many types of animals have now vanished from the earth.
很多种类的动物现在已经从地球上绝迹了。

After the alien spacecraft had hovered over the park for a short time, it vanished.
那只外星来的宇宙飞船在公园上空盘旋了一会儿之后就不见了。
vanity(pl.: vanities)
n. 虚荣心,浮华
She married the rich man out of vanity.
她出于虚荣心而嫁给了那个富人。

Vanity is his Achilles' heel.
虚荣自负是他的致命伤.
vanquish(pt.: vanquished, pp.: vanquished, prp.: vanquishing)
v. 打败,征服,克服
Our army has vanquished the enemy.
我们的军队已经彻底击败了敌人。
vapor(pt.: vapored, pp.: vapored, prp.: vaporing, pl.: vapors)
n. 蒸汽
A cloud is a mass of vapor in the sky.
云是天空中的水汽团。

Water can be changed into vapor when heated.
水被加热时,可以变成水蒸汽。
vapour(pt.: vapoured, pp.: vapoured, prp.: vapouring, pl.: vapours)
n. 蒸气
Water can be changed into vapour when heated.
水被加热时,可以变成水蒸汽。

A cloud is a mass of vapour in the sky.
云是天空中的水汽团。
variable(pl.: variables)
a. 可变的,易变的

n. 变量
His mood is variable.
他的情绪多变。

Winds are mainly light and variable.
风力较弱,风向多变。
variance(pl.: variances)
n. 不一致,变化;[数]方差
We are at variance about our lodger.
我们在对待房客的问题上意见不一。

This theory is at variance with the known facts.
这种理论与已知事实不符。
variant
n. 变体

a. 不同的
The story has many variants.
这个故事有很多说法.

"Moustache" is a variant spelling of "mustache."
moustache是mustache不同的拼法。
variation(pl.: variations)
n. 变化,变动,变种,变异
Prices have not shown much variation this year.
今年物价没显出多大变化。

The dial records showed a very slight variation in pressure.
刻度盘显示出压力有极微小的变化。
varied
a. 各种各样的
A borough of northeast New Jersey north-northeast of Paterson. It is primarily residential with varied light industries. Population, 17,084.
霍索恩美国新泽西州东北部一自治村镇,位于帕特森东北偏北。主要为住宅区,有多种轻工业。人口17,084

A town of southwest Connecticut north of Bridgeport. It is a residential community with varied industries. Population, 32,016.
特朗布尔,约拿丹1710-1785美国政治家,曾经任康涅狄格殖民地总督,独立战争期间为大陆军提供给养及支持
variety(pl.: varieties)
n. 多样,种类,杂耍
My last job lacked variety; I was doing the same things all the time.
我上次那份工作缺乏变化,我老是在做同样的事情。

Variety is the spice of life.
变化是生活的调味品。
various
a. 各种各样的
The products we sell are many and various.
我们出售的产品是各式各样的。

Various objects were on the table.
桌子上摆着各种各样的物体。
varnish(pt.: varnished, pp.: varnished, prp.: varnishing, pl.: varnishes)
n. 油漆,掩饰,光泽面

v. 粉饰,涂油漆于
The table has been varnished.
桌子上已经涂过清漆了。

The hot plate may spoil the varnish on the table.
这只热盘子会损坏桌面的光泽。
vary(pt.: varied, pp.: varied, prp.: varying)
v. 变化,改变,不同,违反
The size of the apples varied.
那些苹果大小不同。

She varied her dress as fashion changes.
她的衣着随着潮流而变化。
vascular
a. 血管的,脉管的
The innermost layer of the cortex that forms a sheath around the vascular tissue of roots and some stems.
内皮层皮层的最内层,在根、茎的导管组织周围形成一道叶鞘(茎衣)
vase(pl.: vases)
n. 花瓶
She put some roses into the vase.
她把玫瑰花插入花瓶里。

I arranged the flowers in the vase as soon as I came back home.
一回到家里,我就把花在花瓶里插好。
vast
a. 广阔的,巨大的
The vast plains stretch for hundreds of miles.
辽阔的平原绵延数百英里。

We admired his intellectual providence to acquire vast stores of dry information.
我们钦佩他收集大量原始资料的远见卓识。
VAT
n. (=value added tax)增值税, 大桶
The worker is dyeing cloth in a vat.
工人正在一个大桶里染布。

Does the price include VAT?
这价钱是否已包括增值税在内?
vault
n. 窖,地下室,撑竿跳

v. 做成圆拱形,撑竿跳跃
In medieval times, poets often called the sky "the vault of heaven".
在中世纪时期,诗人常把天空叫作“苍穹”。

Our school won first place for the pole vault.
我们学校赢得了撑杆跳第一名。
VCR
abbr. Video Cassette Recorder 录像机

abbr. Variable Compression Ratio, 可变压缩比
I would recommend that you buy a DVD player instead of a VCR.
我建议你买一台DVD机而不是录像机。

Otherwise the video can be connected through the VCR first and then out to the monitor.
视频也可以先通过VCR连接,然后输出到监视器上。
vector(pt.: vectored, pp.: vectored, prp.: vectoring)
n. 向量,矢量,带菌者

v. 无线电诱导
暂无例句
vegetable(pl.: vegetables)
a. 蔬菜的,植物的

n. 蔬菜
What brand of vegetable oil are you using?
你正在用的植物油是什么牌子?

We've grown many vegetables in our garden.
我们在花园里种了许多蔬菜。
vegetarian
n. 素食者

a. 素食的
A vegetarian gets protein not from meat but from its analogues.
素食者所摄取的蛋白质不是来自肉类而是来自近似肉类的食物.

I prefer vegetarian food.
我喜欢吃素食。
vegetation
n. 植物,草木
The colorful vegetation of this tropical forest amazed the professor.
这片热带森林色彩纷呈的植被使教授惊讶。

The path leads to a hill bare of vegetation.
这条小道通向一座没有草木的小山。
vehement
a. 激烈的,猛烈的
They expressed a vehement protest.
他们表达了强烈的抗议。

She made a vehement attack on the government's policies.
她强烈谴责政府的政策。
vehicle(pl.: vehicles)
n. 传播媒介,工具,手段,交通工具,车辆;

[语]喻体
"Is this your vehicle, sir?" asked the policeman.
“这是您的车吗,先生?” 警察问道。

Television has become an important vehicle for spreading political ideas.
电视已成为传播政治思想的重要媒介。
veil(pt.: veiled, pp.: veiled, prp.: veiling, pl.: veils)
n. 面纱,面罩,假托

v. 戴面纱,隐藏
He deceived them under the veil of charity.
他借慈善事业为名欺骗了他们。

He tried to veil his contempt at my ignorance.
他试图掩饰对我的无知的蔑视。
vein(pt.: veined, pp.: veined, prp.: veining, pl.: veins)
n. 静脉

紋露
I am not in the vein for work.
我没有心情工作。

There is a vein of melancholy in his character.
他的性格中有少许忧郁的气质。
velocity(pl.: velocities)
n. 速度,速率
Gazelles can move with astonishing velocity.
羚羊跑起来速度惊人。

The car was moving at such a velocity!
那辆汽车的速度简直太快了!
velvet
n. 天鹅绒

a. 天鹅绒的
This velvet dress is very beautiful.
这件天鹅绒礼服非常美丽。

The queen assumed a velvet robe.
王后穿了一件天鹅绒长袍
vender
n. 商贩
暂无例句
vendor(pl.: vendors)
n. 厂商,小贩,卖主,自动售货机
The vendor signs a contract with the purchaser.
卖方须与买方签订契约.

The list contain name of the vendor we do business with.
这个名单上有与我们有业务往来的卖主的名字。
venerate(pt.: venerated, pp.: venerated, prp.: venerating)
v. 尊敬,崇敬,崇拜
暂无例句
vengeance
n. 报复,报仇,复仇
He took vengeance on the murderer.
他向谋杀者报了仇。

He cried to heaven for vengeance.
他哭求老天为他雪耻。
vent(pt.: vented, pp.: vented, prp.: venting, pl.: vents)
n. 排气口

v. 发泄
I look down on man who vents his anger on his family after having a bad day at work.
我瞧不起那些工作不顺心就拿家里人出气 的男人。

When I get frustrated and angry, I have to vent my spleen on someone.
我受尽挫折,怒火冲天时,禁不住想找谁发一顿脾气。
ventilate(pt.: ventilated, pp.: ventilated, prp.: ventilating)
v. 使...空气流通
They are ventilating the sap of a coal mine.
他们正在使煤矿坑道通风。

My office is well ventilated.
我的办公室通风良好。
ventilation
n. 通风
The ventilation isn't working.
通风设备出故障了。

They increased ventilation by opening the top center part of the carriage window.
他们把车厢上面的中央部分打开以增进空气的流通。
venture(pt.: ventured, pp.: ventured, prp.: venturing, pl.: ventures)
n. 冒险,风险

v. 敢尝试,冒险一试
He chose a book at a venture from the shelves.
他从书架上随便挑了一本书。

Venture a small fish to catch a great one.
【谚】欲钓大鱼,先舍小鱼。
Venus(pl.: Venuses)
n. 金星
The planets of our solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
我们太阳系的行星有水星、金星、地球、火星、木星、土星、天王星、海王星。

Information about Venus obtained by Russian probes has been published on some magazines.
许多杂志发表了由俄国航天探测器获得的有关金星的信息。
verb(pl.: verbs)
n. 动词
You have omitted the verb in the sentence.
你把这个句子中的动词丢了。

The verb should be in the plural.
这个动词应用复数形式。
verbal(pl.: verbals)
a. 动词的,口头的,用言辞的,用文字的
I am making a verbal translation.
我正在逐字的翻译。

The teacher teaches us the verbal skills.
老师告诉我们使用言辞的技巧。
verdict(pl.: verdicts)
n. 判决
The jury announced their verdict.
陪审团做出了裁决。

They have had the verdict of the electors.
他们已经知道了选举人的决定。
verge
n. 边缘
The little boy walked along the grass verge, trying not to step into the field.
这个小男孩沿着草地的边上走,小心不踩到地里。

She was on the verge of tears.
她几乎要哭出来了。
verification
n. 确认,查证,作证
Verification (eg Checking that weapons have been removed) could be an obstacle to an arms agreement.
裁减军备协议难以达成, 症结在於如何证实(如检查武器确已销毁).

A program for protocol verification which mechanically generates all states reachable from a given initial state and checks the validity of user defined conditions in each state.
验证协议的程序,它从一个给定的初始状态机械地产生出一切可以到达的状态,并且审查每一状态下用户定义的条件的有效性。
verifier
校验机
暂无例句
verify(pt.: verified, pp.: verified, prp.: verifying)
v. 查证,核实

n.[计算机] DOS命令 : 打开关闭在 DOS操作期间的写文件校验开关
The computer verified whether the data was loaded correctly.
计算机查实数据输入是否正确。

The truth verified the allegations.
事实证明了这些说法。
versatile
a. 多才多艺的,多方面的,通用的,
He's a very versatile performer; he can act, sing, dance, and play the piano.
他是个多才多艺的演员,会演戏,唱歌,跳舞,还会弹钢琴。

A versatile aircraft capable of functioning as a fighter and a bomber chiefly in tactical and defensive operations.
战斗轰炸机一种主要用于战斗和防卫的多功能通用飞机,可行使战斗机和轰炸机的功能
verse
n. 诗,韵文
This play was written in verse.
这个剧本是用诗体写成的。

There are four verses in each poem.
每首诗有四个诗节。
versed
a. 熟练的,精通的,造诣深的
Adequately versed in a subject.
精通的在某一学科上很精通的

He is well versed in the science of optics.
他精通光学。
version(pl.: versions)
n. 版本,翻译
This shirt is a cheaper version of the one I saw in that shop.
这件衬衫同我在那家商店里见到的几乎一样,但它是便宜货。

The two newspapers gave different versions of what happened.
两家报纸对发生的事说法不一。
versus
a. 对抗,相对比

prep.对。。。;与。。。相对
暂无例句
vertex(pl.: vertices)
n. 顶点,最高点,头顶
Situated at the vertex or highest point; directly overhead.
顶点的在顶点或者最高点的;头的正上方的

The perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex, parallel side, or parallel surface.
顶垂线,高线从一个几何形体的底边到相对的顶点、平行边或平行面的垂直距离
vertical(pl.: verticals)
a. 垂直的

n. 垂直线
The northern face of the mountain is almost vertical.
这座山向北的一面几乎是垂直的。

The vertical line meets the horizontal one here.
垂直线与水平线在此相交.
vertically
ad. 垂直地
A cylindrical mass drilled vertically into the earth and removed from it to determine composition or presence of oil or gas.
钻心圆柱形物质,用于垂直地钻入地下然后取出以测定石油或天然气的组成或存在

An airplane built to fly vertically as well as forward.
垂直升降飞机一种既可向前飞亦可垂直飞行的飞机
very
a. 真正的,就是那个

ad. 非常
Thank you very much.
非常感谢。

You are the very man I'm looking for.
你正是我要找的人。
vessel(pl.: vessels)
n. 船,容器,脉管
There are some fishing vessels in the harbor.
港湾里有许多渔船。

We hove the vessel to.
我们把船停住了.
vest(pt.: vested, pp.: vested, prp.: vesting, pl.: vests)
n. 背心

v. 授权,给与
The constitution vests the president with the power to declare war.
宪法授予总统宣战权。

He only wears a vest in the room.
他在家里只穿了一件背心。
veteran(pl.: veterans)
a. 老练的

n. 老兵,老手
His grandfather was a veteran of the World War II.
他的祖父是二战时的老兵。

This washing machine is really a veteran.
这台洗衣机真是老古董了。
veto(pt.: vetoed, pp.: vetoed, prp.: vetoing, pl.: vetoes)
n. 否决权

v. 否决

vi. 否决,禁止

vt. 使用否决权
Japan exercised her veto to block the resolution.
日本使用了否决权反对该项决议。

The president last week vetoed the tax cut.
总统上个星期否决了减税法案。
vex(pt.: vexed, pp.: vexed, prp.: vexing)
v. 恼怒
His silly chatter would vex you.
他那无聊的闲扯会使你烦恼。

He was vexed at his failure.
他因失败而糟心。
vexed
a. 焦急的,生气的,为难的
He was vexed at his failure.
他因失败而糟心。

She was vexed that I was late.
她嗔怪我来晚了.
via
prep. 经由
I can send him a note via the internal mail system.
我可以通过内部通信系统给他发个通知。

We shall go from London to Washington via New York.
我们将从伦敦经过纽约到华盛顿。
viable
a. 能养活的,能生育的

a. markets without arbitrage opportunities are called viable.
暂无例句
vibrate(pt.: vibrated, pp.: vibrated, prp.: vibrating)
v. (使)振动,(使)摇摆

vt. 摇动,震动
His voice vibrated with passion.
他激动得声音发颤。

The whole house vibrates whenever a heavy lorry passes.
重型卡车一经过,整所房子都震动起来。
vibration(pl.: vibrations)
n. 震动,颤动
He told me that middle C is equivalent to 256 vibrations per second.
他告诉我说中央C音相当于每秒振动256次。

Even at full speed the ship's engines cause very little vibration.
这条船即使全速前进,发动机的震动也很小。
vice
n. 恶习,恶行,罪恶,缺陷,恶癖,老虎钳

vt. 钳住

prep. 代替,副,次
Drunkenness is his sole vice.
酗酒是他唯一的恶习。

We should take into account the proposals of our parents and vice versa.
我们应该考虑父母的建议, 反之亦然。
vicinity(pl.: vicinities)
n. 邻近,附近
All the ships in the vicinity of the crash joined in the search for survivors.
撞船事故发生地区的所有船只都参加了搜寻幸存者的工作。

In this general vicinity; around here.
在这一带在这里附近;在这周围
vicious
a. 恶毒的,恶意的,凶残的,剧烈的,严重的
He gave the dog a vicious blow with his stick.
他用手杖恶狠狠地打了那条狗一顿。

Your vicious dog is menacing my cat!
你那条恶狗对我家的猫太凶了!
victim(pl.: victims)
n. 受害者
He fell a victim to the dagger of the assassin.
他死于刺客的匕首之下。

We are collecting money for the famine victim.
我们在为遭受饥荒的灾民募捐。
victims
受害者
The checker made a check on all the victims' friends.
检查者对所有受害者的朋友进行了调查。

Our hearts/sympathies go out to relatives of the victims.
我们很同情受害者的亲属.
victor(pl.: victors)
n. 胜利者
He is the victor of the game.
他是这项运动的优胜者。

Prepare diskettes for use on the Victor computer.
为在胜利牌电脑上的应用准备了磁盘。
victorious
a. 胜利的,得胜的
It was a happy day when our football team was victorious.
我们很高兴,我们的足球队获得了胜利。

The victorious general made a triumphant return.
这位打了胜仗的将军凯旋而归。
victory(pl.: victories)
n. 胜利
People in the city held a great party to celebrate their victory.
本市的市民举行了盛大的晚会庆祝他们的胜利。

We win the emphatic victory.
我们赢得了那场有目共睹的胜利。
video(pl.: videos)
a. 录像的

n. 录像(机)

vt. 制作...的录像
There is no video signal.
没有视频信号。

We have a video camera.
我们有一架摄像机。
videophone
n. 可视电话
暂无例句
videotex
可视图文
An interactive videotex system in which information can be retrieved or transmitted over television cables or telephone lines.
视传系统一种相互作用的视传系统,通过电视电缆或电话线接收或传播信息
view(pt.: viewed, pp.: viewed, prp.: viewing, pl.: views)
n. 视野,风景,见解

v. 看,考虑
His view of life is different from yours.
他的人生观与你的不同。

The valley was hidden from view in the mist.
溪谷隐没在雾霭之中,看不见了。
viewdata
可视数据
暂无例句
viewer(pl.: viewers)
n. 电视观众,观众
A viewer or listener's telephone conversation with or telephone call to the host of such a show.
热线听众或观众上述节目中与主人进行电话交谈或打电话的观众或听众

For every viewer who"mustn't miss him tonight" there is another for whom he is the man one most loves to hate.
每逢有观众觉得“今晚节目决不可错过此人”,也会有另外的观众极为讨厌此人。
viewpoint(pl.: viewpoints)
n. 观点,看法
A person who has an academic viewpoint or a scholarly background.
学术界人士有学术观点或学术背景的人

I look at this problem from a different viewpoint.
我从不同的观点来看这个问题。
views
n. 见解
His views on capital punishment are unpalatable to many.
他对死刑存废的见解许多人都不以为然.

I am familiar with his work and look forward to hearing his views on Literary and artistic creation.
我熟悉他的作品,并期待他能就文艺创作问题发表自己的见解。
vigilant
a. 警醒的,警戒著的,警惕的
The police said that the public should be vigilant.
警方说公众应保持警惕。

I am afraid under the vigilant eyes of the examiner.
在检察员警惕的目光下,我害怕了。
vigor
n. 活力,精力
He was noted for his vigor.
他以精力充沛而出名。

The laws are still in vigor.
这些法律仍然有效。
vigorous
a. 精力充沛的,元气旺盛的,有力的
These corn plants are very vigorous.
这些玉米秧正茁壮生长。

He never ceased to chase after his dream in his vigorous youth.
在精力充沛的年轻时代他从未停止过追求自己的梦想。
vigour
n. 精力
The laws are still in vigour.
这些法律仍然有效。

He was noted for his vigour.
他以精力充沛而出名。
villa(pl.: villas)
n. 别墅
He lived in No.3 villa.
他住在3号别墅。

The villa is famous for its old style.
这所别墅以古旧的风格而著名。
village(pl.: villages)
n. 村庄
He lived in a picturesque village.
他住在一个风景如画的村庄里。

The village was swept away when the dam burst.
村庄在水坝决堤时被冲走了。
villain(pl.: villains)
n. 坏人,恶根
The villain carried off the young girl and tied her to the railway line.
坏蛋掳走了年轻的姑娘,把她捆绑在火车路轨上。

At the end of the movie the villain got what was coming to him and was put in jail.
电影的结尾,坏人被关进监狱,得到了他应有地下场。
vindicate(pt.: vindicated, pp.: vindicated, prp.: vindicating)
v. 辩护
Subsequent events vindicatedhis suspicions.
後来的事实表明他的怀疑有道理.

The report fully vindicated the unions.
这份报告充分说明工会是正确的.
vine(pt.: vined, pp.: vined, prp.: vining, pl.: vines)
n. 攀爬植物,藤,蔓
He cut some grapes for me from the vine.
他为我从藤上剪下了一些葡萄。

The grapes withered on the vine.
葡萄藤上的葡萄都干瘪了。
vinegar
n. 醋
He put some vinegar in the noodles.
他在面条里放了些醋。

Vinegar contains acetic acid.
醋中含有醋酸.
vineyard(pl.: vineyards)
n. 葡萄园
The farmer has a vineyard on his farm.
那个农场主在他的农场里有一个葡萄园。

A vineyard or wine-producing region in France.
克鲁法国的葡萄园或葡萄酒生产区
violate(pt.: violated, pp.: violated, prp.: violating)
v. 违犯,亵渎,干扰
The country violated the international agreement.
这个国家违反了国际协议。

I'm committed not to violate the rules.
我有义务不违反规定。
violation(pl.: violations)
n. 违反,违背,妨碍
NATO's invasion of this independent country is a brutal violation of human rights.
北约对这个独立的国家的侵略是对人权的野蛮侵犯。

From now on any violation of the regulation must be cruelly punished.
今后任何违反秩序的行为会受到严厉惩罚。
violence
n. 暴力
She slammed the door with violence.
她砰的一声用力关上了门。

The young man was charged with robbery with violence.
这个年轻人被控暴力抢劫。
violent
a. 暴力的
She was in violent temper.
她暴跳如雷。

Violent criminals like that are a danger to society.
那种暴力罪犯对社会是一种危害。
violet(pl.: violets)
a. 紫色的

n. 紫罗兰
She planted some violets in the garden.
她在花园里种了一些紫罗兰。

A moderate, light, or brilliant violet to moderate or deep reddish purple.
淡紫红色轻淡、适度或明亮的紫罗兰色,适度或深红紫色
violin(pl.: violins)
n. 小提琴
He can play violin well.
他小提琴拉得很好。

He played a tune on the violin.
他用小提琴演奏了一首曲子。
viral
a. 滤过性毒菌的,滤过性毒菌引起的
A gene that causes the transformation of normal cells into cancerous tumor cells, especially a viral gene that transforms a host cell into a tumor cell.
致癌基因导致正常细胞转变为癌变细胞的基因,尤其是一种把寄主的细胞变为肿瘤细胞的病毒基因

An acute contagious viral infection characterized by inflammation of the respiratory tract and by fever, chills, muscular pain, and prostration.
流行性感冒一种急性的有传染性的病毒感染,主要特征是呼吸道感染和发烧、寒战、肌肉疼痛和虚脱
virgin(pl.: virgins)
n. 处女

a. 纯洁的, 原始的

维尔京群岛
She remained a virgin all her life.
她终生未婚。

This is the virgin voyage of the ship.
这是这艘船的处女航。
virtual
a. 虚拟的,实质的
A virtual state of war exists between the two countries.
这两国间实际上处于战争状态。

Our deputy manager is the virtual head of the business.
我们的副经理是公司的实际负责人。
virtually
a. 几乎,差不多

ad. 几乎,实际上
Virtually all the members were in agreement with the proposal.
几乎所有的成员都同意这项提议。

It is virtually impossible to predict the future accurately.
精确预言未来的事实际上是办不到的.
virtue(pl.: virtues)
n. 美德,优点;贞操
He said his plan had the virtue of being the easiest to implement.
他说他的计划的优点是最简单易行。

Virtue is fairer far than beauty.
【谚】美德远胜于美貌。
virtuous
a. 有品德的,善良的,贞洁的
A person who is virtuous is also courteous.
有德者必知礼。

A virtuous woman.
贞洁的女子
virulent
a. 有毒的,有恶意的,充满敌意的
A virulent form of cancer.
癌症的一种致命形式
virus(pl.: viruses)
n. 病毒
We should be watchful of computer viruses.
我们应该警惕计算机病毒。

Scientists have isolated the virus causing the epidemic.
科学家们已分离出引起这种流行病的病毒。
visa(pt.: visaed, pp.: visaed, prp.: visaing, pl.: visas)
v.&n. 签证
I was eventually granted an exit visa.
我终于获得了出境签证。

We've had to cut a few corners to get your visa ready in time.
我们得简化手续才能将你的签证及时办妥.
visceral
a. 内脏的
But there will always be a visceral aspect to choosing a President. The reason so many people remain dissatisfied with the current candidates is that they yearn to be swept off their feet by inspirational speeches and glamorous looks, strong leadership and untarnished reputations.
选择总统总会有情感的一面。这么多人对目前候选人不满意是因为他们渴望候选人能以富有灵感的演说、引人的外表、强有力的领导才能和了无瑕疵的声誉来博得他们的支持。
viscous
a. 粘的,有粘性的,粘性的
Sticky and viscous.
粘性的;胶粘的

The phenomenon whereby a viscous substance solidifies under pressure.
膨胀凝固性一种粘性物质在压力下变成凝固的现象
visibility
n. 能见度
Fog restricted visibility.
雾天能见度很低。

Dense fog is covering roads in the north and visibility is very poor.
浓雾笼罩了北部的公路, 能见度很低.
visible
a. 可见的,看得见的
The tower was visible from afar.
从远处就能望到那座塔。

The sea is visible from my hotel room window.
从我旅馆房间的窗户可以望到大海。
vision(pt.: visioned, pp.: visioned, prp.: visioning, pl.: visions)
n. 视觉,先见之明,光景,视力,眼力
I've had my eyes tested and the report says that my vision is perfect.
我的眼睛检查过了,检查报告说我的视力非常好。

We need someone with real vision to lead the party.
我们需要具有真知灼见的人来领导这个党。
visit(pt.: visited, pp.: visited, prp.: visiting, pl.: visits)
n. 拜访,访问

v. 拜访,访问,参观
He makes several business visits to American every year.
他每年都要为商务到美国去几次。

Visiting time in this hospital is from 4 to 6.
这家医院的探望时间是从4点到6点。
visitor(pl.: visitors)
n. 参观者,访问者
Visitors to the castle are asked not to take photographs.
来城堡参观者不得拍照。

The visitor left a little before noon.
来访者在中午前一会儿离开了。
visitors
n. 游客
Two visitors were brutally slain yesterday.
昨天有两名游客惨遭杀害。

Visitors to the exhibition came in an endless stream.
参观展览会的人络绎不绝。
visual
a. 视觉的
He has a good visual memory.
他有良好的视觉记忆力。

Her designs have a strong visual appeal.
她的设计在视觉上很有感染力。
visualize(pt.: visualized, pp.: visualized, prp.: visualizing)
v. 使...看得见,将事物在心里想像,形象化
I can't visualize myself ever getting married.
我不能想像我有朝一日能结婚.

I remember meeting him but I just can't visualize him.
我记得我见过他, 可就是想不起他的样子了.
vital(pl.: vitals)
a. 至关重要的,生死攸关的,有活力的,充满生机的
The leader's vital and cheerful manner filled his men with courage.
指挥官朝气蓬勃和欢欣愉悦的神态使士兵们勇气倍增。

This point is vital to my argument.
这一点对我的论据极为重要。
vitamin(pl.: vitamins)
n. 维生素
Oranges contain vitamin C.
橙子含有维生素C。

His mother told him to have a vitamin pill before leaving.
他妈妈让他在走之前吃一颗维生素药丸。
vivid
a. 生动的,栩栩如生的,鲜艳的
This girl gave a vivid description of the event.
那女孩对这件事作了一番生动的描述。

The dark room was momentarily lit up by a vivid flash of lightning.
那黑洞洞的房间顿时被强烈的闪电照亮了。
vividly
ad. 强烈地(活泼地)
The film vividly shows the stark realities of life for the poor and hungry.
这部影片生动地揭示了贫穷和饥饿的人们赤裸裸的生活现实。

The squad leader was a vividly drawn character.
班长是个刻画得很生动的人物。
vividness
n. 生动(性)
暂无例句
vocabulary(pl.: vocabularies)
n. 词汇
He has an extensive vocabulary.
他词汇很丰富。

You can look up this word in the vocabulary.
你可以在词汇表里查这个词。
vocal(pl.: vocals)
a. 声音的
The tongue is one of the vocals.
舌头是发声器官之一。

I like instrumental music better than vocal music.
我喜欢器乐胜于声乐。
vocation(pl.: vocations)
n. 职业,行业
Nursing is a vocation as well as a profession.
护理工作既是职业又是救死扶伤的责任。

He has little vocation for teaching.
他不是教书的材料。
vocational
a. 职业的
We will have some vocational training before graduation.
毕业前,我们会接受一些职业训练。

A person of mild mental retardation having a mental age of from7 to12 years and generally having communication and social skills enabling some degree of academic or vocational education. The term belongs to a classification system no longer in use and is now considered offensive.
痴愚者一个人智能迟缓发展,仅具有7岁到12岁的智能,一般在一定程度的学术或职业教育后能够进行交流和掌握社会技术。这个词是一个集合概念,现在不再使用,并被视为带有侮辱意味
vocoder
声音合成机
暂无例句
vogue(pl.: vogues)
n. 时尚
His novels were in vogue ten years ago.
他的小说十年前风靡一时。

Short hair came back into vogue.
短发又开始流行起来了。
voice(pt.: voiced, pp.: voiced, prp.: voicing, pl.: voices)
n. 声音
We could hear the children's voices in the garden.
我们可以听到花园里孩子们的声音。

His voice shook with fear.
他害怕得声音发抖。
voiceless
a. 无声的
暂无例句
void(pt.: voided, pp.: voided, prp.: voiding, pl.: voids)
n. 空虚

a. 空的
That part of the town is completely void of interest for visitors.
城镇的那部分对游客完全没有吸引力。

The check was marked void.
这张支票已经盖章无效了。
volatile
a. 反复无常的,挥发性的
Petrol is volatile.
汽油容易挥发。

The volatile political situation in Singapore upset the people.
动荡不定的新加坡政局使人民感到不安。
volatility
n. 挥发性,挥发度,轻快,(性格)反复无常

(often disapproving) (of a person or their moods) changing easily from one mood to another: a highly volatile personality
A mathematical measure of the sensitivity of rates of return on a portfolio or a given stock compared with rates of return on the market as a whole. A high degree of such sensitivity indicates moderate or high price volatility.
证券的β因素一种数学手段,对某有价证券或某种给定股票的回报率与整个市场回报率相比的敏感性进行测量。这种高程度敏感性表明其价位处于中度或高度易变状态
volcano(pl.: volcanos)
n. 火山
An active volcano may erupt at any time.
活火山随时可能喷发。

The volcano had slumbered for years.
这火山已经很多年不活动了。
volley(pt.: volleyed, pp.: volleyed, prp.: volleying, pl.: volleys)
n. 齐发

vt 齐射
He was hit by a volley of snowballs.
他被一阵投来的雪球击中了。

Police fired a volley over the heads of the crowd.
警察朝人群上方射出一排子弹。
volleyball
n. 排球
Volleyball is my favorite sport.
排球是我最喜欢的运动。

Their team really whipped ours at volleyball.
他们的排球队彻底击败了我们队。
volt
n. 伏特
A unit of electric power equal to the product of one volt and one ampere, equivalent to one watt.
伏安法功率单位,等于一伏特和一安培的乘积,等于一瓦特

The SI unit of magnetic flux equal to the magnetic flux that in linking a circuit of one turn produces in it an electromotive force of one volt as it is uniformly reduced to zero within one second.
韦伯磁通量的国际单位,等于当磁通量在一秒钟内被统一地减弱为零时在它联接的一圈电路内产生一伏特电动势时的磁通量
voltage(pl.: voltages)
n. 电压
The function of the transformers is to change electric power from one voltage to another.
变压器的功用就是把电力从一种电压改变为加一种电压。

A low resistance connection between conductors which ensures that they have the same voltage.
导体间的一种低阻连接,用以确保它们具有相同电压。
volume(pl.: volumes)
n. 体积,容量,音量

n. 卷,册
The television is too loud; turn the volume down.
电视声音太响了,把音量调低点儿。

The volume of this container is 20 cubic meters.
这个集装箱的体积是20立方米。
voluntary(pl.: voluntaries)
a. 自愿的,志愿的
Many social services are still provided by voluntary societies in our city.
在我们的城市,许多社会服务仍然是有志愿团体提供的。

He made a voluntary statement to the police.
他自愿为警方作供。
volunteer(pt.: volunteered, pp.: volunteered, prp.: volunteering, pl.: volunteers)
n. 志愿者

a. 志愿的

v. 志愿
Can I have a volunteer to wash the dishes?
谁自愿来帮忙收拾一下这些盘子?

He volunteered a statement to the police.
他自动向警方供出情况。
vomit(pt.: vomited, pp.: vomited, prp.: vomiting, pl.: vomits)
v. 吐出,呕吐
He vomited up all he had eaten.
他把吃下的东西全吐了出来。

The mixture of drinks made me vomit.
我喝了混合饮料后吐了起来。
vote(pt.: voted, pp.: voted, prp.: voting, pl.: votes)
n. 投票,表决

v. 投票,选举,投票拥护
At the end of the meeting, a vote was taken on the motion.
会议结束前对该项提议进行了表决。

Parliament voted the bill through without a debate.
国会未经辩论就投票通过了这项法案。
voter(pl.: voters)
n. 投票人,选举人
This policy will not appeal to the voters.
这项政策不会受到选民的欢迎。

A claim that a vote is invalid or that a voter is unqualified.
选举无效的声明声称某一投票无效或某一投票人不合格
voting
a. 有投票权的

n. 投票
Convicted criminals are debarred from voting in elections.
已判刑的罪犯均被褫夺选举投票权.

Voting showed a 10% swing to the Opposition.
投票结果表明有10%的人转而支持反对党.
vouch(pt.: vouched, pp.: vouched, prp.: vouching)
v. 担保
The experts have vouched for the painting's authenticity.
专家已经确认了该画是真迹。

I can vouch for his honesty.
我可以为他的诚实做担保。
voucher
n. 证人,保证人,证明者
A company that vouchers employees when the payroll cannot be met.
公司在发不出工资时给职员一定的凭证
vow(pt.: vowed, pp.: vowed, prp.: vowing, pl.: vows)
n. 誓约
All the men took a vow of loyalty to their leader.
所有士兵都发誓效忠他们的指挥官。

He vowed that he would prosecute them for fraud.
他郑重宣布将起诉他们犯有欺诈罪。
vowel(pl.: vowels)
n. 母音,元音
The vowels in the English alphabet are a,e,i,o,u, and, sometimes, y.
英语的元音字母有a,e,i,o,u,有时也包括y。

A checked vowel.
闭音节元音
voyage(pt.: voyaged, pp.: voyaged, prp.: voyaging, pl.: voyages)
n. 航行,旅程
They planned to voyage across the Pacific Ocean.
他们计划做穿越太平洋的旅行。

She went on a long sea voyage.
她乘船在海上长途旅行。
vulgar
a. 粗俗的
Her taste in clothing is rather vulgar.
她穿着相当俗气。

Putting food into one's mouth with a knife is considered vulgar in England.
在英国,用刀把食物送进嘴里被认为是粗鲁的行为。
vulnerability
n. 易受伤,易受责难,弱点

漏洞(计算机)
暂无例句
vulnerable
a. 易受伤害的,有弱点的
The potato is vulnerable to several pests.
马铃薯易受几种害虫的侵害.

She is very young and vulnerable to temptation/fraud.
她很年轻,易受诱惑/易受骗上当。
wade(pt.: waded, pp.: waded, prp.: wading)
v. 跋涉
There's no bridge; we'll have to wade across (the stream).
没有桥, 我们得渡过(小河)去.

We had to wade through the river to the opposite bank.
我们只好涉水过河到对岸.
wafer(pt.: wafered, pp.: wafered, prp.: wafering, pl.: wafers)
圆片
I prefer icecream and wafers.
我喜欢吃冰激凌和威化饼干。

Microelectronic circuits in which the passive components and their metallic interconnections are formed directly on an insulating substrate and the active semiconductor devices(usually in wafer form) are added subsequently.
一种微电子电路器件,其中的无源元件及内部金属连线直接在绝缘衬底上形成,然后再加上有源半导体器件(通常以大圆片形式给出)。
wag
v. 摇摆
The news set tongues wagging.
那则消息使人们议论纷纷。

The dog wagged its tail.
狗摇了摇尾巴。
wage
n. 薪水,报偿,代价

v. 开始,进行(战争、运动)
The government has introduced a wage freeze.
政府已宣布要冻结工资。

We've decided to negotiate with the employers about our wage claim.
我们决定就工资问题与雇主谈判。
wager(pt.: wagered, pp.: wagered, prp.: wagering, pl.: wagers)
n. 赌注

v. 打赌,赌博

vi. 打赌

vt. 押注,打赌
Would you care to have a small wager on the game?
你愿意在这场比赛上下个小赌注吗?

You won't find better goods anywhere else, I'll wager.
你到哪儿也找不到比这个更好的货物,我敢打赌。
wagon(pt.: wagoned, pp.: wagoned, prp.: wagoning, pl.: wagons)
n. 四轮马车,货车
The enemy attacked our wagon train.
敌人袭击了我们的运货马车队。

A four-wheeled, open, box-shaped wagon or iron car run on tracks in a coal mine.
矿车、煤车煤矿中在轨道上行驶的四轮、开口、盒状的运货车或铁制车厢
wail(pt.: wailed, pp.: wailed, prp.: wailing)
n. 悲叹

v. 悲叹
The wind wailed in the forest all night.
风在林子里彻夜呼啸。

The exhausted mother smiled at the wail of her newborn baby.
听到新生儿的哭叫声,倦极了的母亲笑了。
waist(pl.: waists)
n. 腰,腰部
She wears a ribbon belt round her waist.
她在腰部束了一条缎带。

If the skirt is too big, we can take in the waist.
要是裙子太大了,我们可以把腰部收紧一些。
wait(pt.: waited, pp.: waited, prp.: waiting)
n. 等待,等候

v. 等候,期待,延缓
I don't like this long wait.
我不喜欢这种长时间的等待。

How long have you been waiting?
你已经等候多久了?
waiter(pl.: waiters)
n. 侍者,服务员
He called the waiter to bring the menu.
他叫侍者拿菜单来。

The waiter brought us a dish of orange segments.
服务员给我们端来一盘掰开的橘子瓣。
waiting
n. 等候

a. 候补

vbl. 等候
Passengers thronged the station waiting for their trains.
乘客们拥挤在火车站上等候乘车。

With expectant faces, children are waiting for the drama to start.
孩子们眼巴巴地等候话剧开始。
waitress(pt.: waitressed, pp.: waitressed, prp.: waitressing, pl.: waitresses)
n. 女侍者,女服务员
She is a waitress in a restaurant.
她是饭店的女服务员。

At breakfast time, the waitress still is not up.
到开早饭的时候,女服务员还没起床。
waive(pt.: waived, pp.: waived, prp.: waiving)
v. 免除
暂无例句
wake(pt.: waked, pp.: waked, prp.: waking)
v. 叫醒,醒来,生醒
I usually wake up early.
我通常醒得很早。

The argument woke old rivalries.
争论又激起了旧怨。
waken(pt.: wakened, pp.: wakened, prp.: wakening)
v. 唤醒,醒来
I was wakened by the telephone.
我被电话铃吵醒了。

Nature seems to be wakened from a deep sleep.
大自然好像从沉睡中被唤醒。
walk(pt.: walked, pp.: walked, prp.: walking, pl.: walks)
n. 散步,步行

v. 走路
He was walking up and down the station platform.
他在火车站的月台上走来走去。

The station is a short walk from my house
车站到我家只有几步路的路程。
walker(pl.: walkers)
n. 步行者,散步者
A person traveling on foot; a walker.
行人,步行的人走着旅行的人;步行者

Meet my brother Walker.
见见我的兄弟沃克吧。
wall(pt.: walled, pp.: walled, prp.: walling, pl.: walls)
n. 墙壁,垣
The castle walls are very thick.
城堡的墙很厚。

The mountain rose up in a steep wall of rock.
这座山高而陡,形成一道岩石屏障。
wallet(pl.: wallets)
n. 皮夹,钱包
My wallet was stolen last Saturday.
上周六我的钱包被偷了。

A woman's bag for carrying keys, a wallet, and other personal items; a handbag.
女用小包女子用来携带钥匙、皮夹或其他私人用品的小包;手提包
wallpaper(pt.: wallpapered, pp.: wallpapered, prp.: wallpapering)
n. 墙纸,壁纸
The wallpaper in our bedroom has a pattern of orchids.
我们卧室的壁纸是兰花图案的。

We agonized for hours about which wallpaper to buy.
对买哪种壁纸, 我们伤了几小时的脑筋.
walnut(pl.: walnuts)
n. 胡桃
This box is made of walnut.
这个箱子是胡桃木做的。

A seed borne within a fruit having a hard shell, as in the peanut, almond, or walnut.
坚果种子生长在有硬壳的果实之内的种子,如花生、杏或核桃
WAN
(wide area network)广域网
The child looked pale and wan.
这孩子看上去脸色不好,一副有病的样子。

A wan expression.
惨淡的表情
wand(pl.: wands)
n. 棒,棍,杖
The magician is waving a magic wand.
魔术师在挥舞魔杖。

A rod, wand, or staff carried as an emblem of authority or office.
权杖作为权力或职位的象征而携带的手杖、棒或短杖
wander(pt.: wandered, pp.: wandered, prp.: wandering)
v. 游荡
Please don't wander off the point.
请不要离题。

The boy was wandering around.
男孩在那周围徘徊。
wane(pt.: waned, pp.: waned, prp.: waning)
n. 衰微,亏缺,变弱

v. 变小,亏缺,呈下弦
By now the power of the Roman Empire was on the wane.
到这时,罗马帝国已日益衰败。

The moon waxes and wanes every month.
月亮每个月都有盈亏。
want(pt.: wanted, pp.: wanted, prp.: wanting, pl.: wants)
n. 缺乏,欲望,需要

v. 要,希望,必须
He wants me to go with him.
他希望我同他一起去。

He is wanted by the police.
警察正通缉他。
war(pt.: warred, pp.: warred, prp.: warring, pl.: wars)
n. 战争

vi. 作战
We have had two world wars in this century.
本世纪我们已经经历了两次世界大战。

The prospect of another war appalled us.
想到有可能发生另一场战争,我们不寒而栗。
ward(pt.: warded, pp.: warded, prp.: warding, pl.: wards)
n. 守卫,监护,病房

v. 守护,躲开

n. 由监护人或法院保护的人(尤指儿童)
The patient lay quietly on his bed in the medical ward.
病人安静地躺在内科病房的床上。

The hospital has a medical ward and a surgical ward.
这医院有内科病房和外科病房.
warden(pl.: wardens)
n. 典狱官,看守人,学监
What are the duties of a traffic warden?
街道停车管理员的职责是什麽?

It's interesting that the words guardian and warden have a common origin.
有趣的是“guardian”与“warden”同出一源。
wardrobe(pl.: wardrobes)
n. 衣柜
He put all his clothes in the big wardrobe.
他把所有的衣服都放在大衣柜里。

You'd have more room in your wardrobe if you turfed out all your old clothes.
你把所有的旧衣服都处理掉, 衣柜里地方就大了.
ware
n. 制品,器具,货物

v. 留心,小心
There are many small wares in the store.
商店里有许多种小百货。

"The Chairman's visiting the ware house today, so keep on your toes and be ready to answer any questions."
"董事长今天要来仓库参观,所以你们要小心点,准备回答任何问题。"
warehouse(pt.: warehoused, pp.: warehoused, prp.: warehousing, pl.: warehouses)
n. 仓库

v. 存入仓库
They stored their goods in a warehouse.
他们把货物储存在一个仓库里。

If necessary, please warehouse the goods.
如有必要,请将该货存入仓库。
warehousing
n. 仓储
暂无例句
warfare
n. 战争
The naval warfare ended in our victory.
这次海战以我们的胜利而告终。

Prepared for use or action, especially in warfare.
有战斗力的,备战的为使用或行动准备的,尤指在战争中
warm(pt.: warmed, pp.: warmed, prp.: warming)
a. 暖和的

v. (使)变暖

vt. (使)温暖
He was pleased with their warm welcome.
他们的热烈欢迎使他很高兴。

The weather has warmed up.
天气转暖了。
warmly
ad. 亲切地,温暖地,热心地
The suggestion was warmly welcomed.
这项建议受到热烈欢迎。

All the teachers and students are warmly welcome.
热烈欢迎全体师生莅临指导。
warmth
n. 暖和,温暖,热烈,热情,热心
He was pleased by the warmth of his welcome.
他因受到热烈欢迎而高兴。

He was touched by the warmth of their welcome.
他受到他们热情欢迎,十分感动。
warn(pt.: warned, pp.: warned, prp.: warning)
v. 警告,注意,通知
He warned me against going there at night.
他警告我晚上不要到那去。

I warned them that there might be snakes in the woods.
我提醒他们树林里可能有蛇。
warning(pl.: warnings)
n. 警告,预告,通知

vbl. 警告,注意,通知
They attacked without a warning.
他们不宣而战。

The sirens sounded an air-raid warning.
汽笛响起了空袭警报。
warrant(pt.: warranted, pp.: warranted, prp.: warranting, pl.: warrants)
n. 正当理由,根据,委任状

v. 保证,辩解,担保
That does not warrant you in doing so.
那并不表明你有理由这样做。

You shouldn't arrest him without warrant.
你不能毫无根据地逮捕他。
warranted
a. 担保的,保证的
Her interference was not warranted.
她干涉得毫无道理.

The tour price is not warranted by the use of two-star hotel.
旅游者花这么多的钱被安排住在二星级饭店是不合理的。
warranty(pl.: warranties)
n. 担保,保证,根据
The machine is still under warranty.
这台机器仍在保修期内

The car is sold with a twelve- month warranty.
汽车出售有12个月的担保。
warrior(pl.: warriors)
n. 勇士,战士
The Mongolians are a warrior race.
蒙古民族是一个骁勇的民族。

Characteristic of or befitting a warrior.
勇敢的,好战的具有战士、勇士特征的或适宜于勇士的
warship(pl.: warships)
n. 军舰,战舰
The Queen is to launch a new warship today.
今天女王要主持新军舰下水仪式.

An ancient Greek or Roman galley or warship, having three tiers of oars on each side.
三排桨古战舰古代希腊或罗马的一种两边各有三排桨的战舰或划艇
wary
a. 小心的,机警的,周到的
They kept a wary eye on the robber.
他们密切注意那个强盗。

She was wary of strangers.
她对陌生人很警惕。
wash(pt.: washed, pp.: washed, prp.: washing, pl.: washes)
n. 洗,洗濯;(美国西部)干河床

v. 洗,洗涤,洗清
I must wash my hands before dinner.
吃饭前,我必须洗手。

She has a large wash this week.
这星期她有大量衣服要洗。
wasp(pl.: wasps)
n. 黄蜂,胡蜂
Wasps look similar to bees.
黄蜂看上去很像蜜蜂。

Her face was covered in wasp stings.
她脸上满是黄蜂蜇过的伤痕.
wastage
n. 消瘦,衰老
You must allow for five per cent wastage in transit.
在运输中要允许有百分之五的损耗量.

The retailer has to absorb the cost of wastage.
零售商须承受耗损的费用.
waste(pt.: wasted, pp.: wasted, prp.: wasting, pl.: wastes)
浪费

废料、垃圾。
It's only a waste of time to speak to her.
和她说话纯粹是浪费时间。

All his efforts were wasted.
他的所有努力都白费了。
wasteful
a. 浪费的,不经济的
Recklessly wasteful; wildly extravagant.
恣意挥霍的毫不在意地浪费的;极其奢侈的

Wasteful people usually end up in debt.
挥霍浪费者最后往往负债。
watch(pt.: watched, pp.: watched, prp.: watching, pl.: watches)
n. 手表

v. 看,注视,照顾
The soldiers were keeping close watch over the enemies.
士兵们严密注意着敌人的行动。

We sat there watching basketball.
我们坐在那看篮球比赛。
watchful
a. 注意的,警惕的
The guard should be watchful during the night.
警卫在黑夜里也应该警醒。

We should be watchful of computer viruses.
我们应该警惕计算机病毒。
water(pt.: watered, pp.: watered, prp.: watering, pl.: waters)
n. 水,雨水,海水

v. 浇水,供水,注水
Water is changed into steam by heat and into ice by cold.
水加热则成为蒸汽,冷却则成为冰。

The smoke made my eyes water.
烟使我的眼睛流泪。
waterfall(pl.: waterfalls)
n. 瀑布
They took many pictures of the waterfall yesterday.
昨天他们拍了许多瀑布的照片。

You can cross the river a short distance below (ie downstream from) the waterfall.
在瀑布下游附近可以过河.
waterfront(pl.: waterfronts)
n. 水边地码头区, 滨水地区
A wall or embankment, as in a mine or along a waterfront, that acts as a protective barrier.
(坑内的)堵壁、堤岸、挡土墙在矿井里或沿着水边的墙或堤,用来当作当保护物的障碍物
waterproof(pt.: waterproofed, pp.: waterproofed, prp.: waterproofing, pl.: waterproofs)
n. 防水材料

a. 防水的

v. 使...能防水
These are waterproof fabrics.
这些是防水面料。

I bought a waterproof watch.
我买了一块防水表。
watertight
a. 不漏水的(无懈可击的)
A watertight cylindrical vessel, open at the top and fitted with a handle; a bucket.
桶一种不漏水的圆柱形容器,顶部敞开并安有把手;水桶

Is this roof completely watertight?
这屋顶一点也不漏吗?
watery
a. 水的,潮湿的,淡的
A waiter brought him a watery coffee.
一个侍者给他端来一杯稀咖啡。

Relating to, similar to, containing, or dissolved in water; watery.
水的与水有关的,似水的,含水的或溶于水的;水的
watt
n. 瓦特
The lamp needs a 100-watt bulb.
那盏灯需要100瓦的灯泡。

A unit of electric power equal to the product of one volt and one ampere, equivalent to one watt.
伏安法功率单位,等于一伏特和一安培的乘积,等于一瓦特
wave(pt.: waved, pp.: waved, prp.: waving, pl.: waves)
n. 波,波浪,波动

v. 波动,挥动,起伏
She has a natural wave in her hair.
她的头发自然卷曲。

The flag waved in the wind.
旗帜在风中飘扬。
waveband
n. 波段
暂无例句
waveform
波形
暂无例句
wavelength(pl.: wavelengths)
n. 波长
The ratio of luminous flux at a specific wavelength to the radiant flux at the same wavelength.
发光效率一定波长的光量对同样波长的辐射光量的比例

The new general is not on the same wavelength as the other commanders.
新上任的将军与其他指挥官们意见不合。
waver
n. 动摇,踌躇

v. 摆动,摇曳,犹豫
The disaster caused him to waver in his faith.
这件灾难使他对信仰发生了动摇。

While we were wavering, somebody else bought the house.
就在我们犹豫不决的时候, 别人把那所房子买下了.
waving
a. 波浪状的
The magician is waving a magic wand.
魔术师在挥舞魔杖。

Her disheveled coat was waving in the wind.
她蓬散的衣服在风中飘荡。
wax
n. 蜡,蜡状物,震怒

v. 变大,增大,月亮满
He lit up a wax candle.
他点燃了一支蜡烛。

He that have a head of wax must not walk in the sun.
自家头是蜡做成,休想太阳底下行。
way
n. 方法,道路,方向
The discussion wandered way off the point.
这项讨论偏离了主题。

We lost the way in the dark.
我们在黑夜中迷路了。
we
pron. 我们
We have seen the film.
我们已经看过这部电影。

We are good friends.
我们是好朋友。
weak
a. 不充分的,淡薄的,弱的,虚弱的,无力的
Your argument is too weak to convince me.
你的论点太薄弱了,说服不了我。

The small weak child became the scorn of the class.
这个瘦小软弱的孩子成为全班嘲笑的对象。
weaken(pt.: weakened, pp.: weakened, prp.: weakening)
v. 使...弱,变弱,弄淡
Nothing can weaken his resolve to become a lawyer.
什么也动摇不了他要当律师的决心。

These internal disputes have weakened the party's power.
这些内部纠纷削弱了这个政党的力量。
weakness(pl.: weaknesses)
n. 软弱
We all have our little weaknesses.
我们都有些小缺点。

There is still some weakness in the legs, but her general condition is good.
她双腿仍有些软弱无力, 但总的情况尚好.
wealth
n. 财产,财富,大量,丰富
How did he acquire his wealth?
他的财富是怎样得来的?

This country's wealth comes from its oil.
这个国家的财富来自石油。
wealthy
a. 富有的

n. 富人
He was born in a wealthy family.
他出生在一个富裕的家庭。

This area is wealthy in fruits and flowers.
这个地区盛产水果和鲜花。
weapon(pl.: weapons)
n. 武器,兵器
Whether a gun is a weapon of offence or a weapon of defense depends on which end of it you are at.
枪是攻击武器还是防御武器,要看你的目的而定。

The fisher used a spear as his weapon.
渔夫用矛作为武器。
weapons


兵器
The soldiers were well equipped with weapons and ammunition.
士兵们装备好了武器和弹药.

The combat arm that specializes in the use of such weapons.
炮兵部队专门使用这类武器的战斗部队
wear(pt.: wore, pp.: worn, prp.: wearing)
n. 穿著,磨损,耐久性

v. 穿著,用旧,耗损
She never wears green.
她从不穿绿色的衣服。

The inscription on the stone had worn away.
刻在石头上的文字已磨损了。
weary(pt.: wearied, pp.: wearied, prp.: wearying)
a. 疲倦的,厌烦的

v. 疲倦,厌烦,生厌
I feel weary after such a long journey.
经过这么长时间的旅行后,我觉得很累。

He began to weary of the work.
他开始对工作感到厌倦。
weather(pt.: weathered, pp.: weathered, prp.: weathering, pl.: weathers)
n. 天气,气候,气象

经历……而幸存
What is the weather like today?
今天天气情况怎样?

What's the weather like?
天气怎么样?
weatherproof(pt.: weatherproofed, pp.: weatherproofed, prp.: weatherproofing)
不受气候影响的
暂无例句
weave(pt.: wove, pp.: woven, prp.: weaving)
n. 编法,织法,编织

v. 编织,组合,编排
The driver was weaving his way through the traffic.
司机在车辆和人流中曲折前进。

I wove a garland of flowers.
我编了一个花环。
weaver(pl.: weavers)
n. 织布者,织工
His sister is a weaver in this factory.
他姐姐是这个工厂的一名纺织工。

The two weavers were cheats out and out.
那两个织工是彻头彻尾的骗子。
web(pt.: webbed, pp.: webbed, prp.: webbing, pl.: webs)
n. 网
Spiders weave webs.
蜘蛛结网。

A web object can be a web page(or part thereof), an image, plain file, a directory, a Java applet, or CGI script.
一个Web对象可以是一个网页(或其中的部分)、一幅图象、纯文本文件、一个目录,一个Java小程序或CGI手稿。
wed(pt.: wedded, pp.: wedded, prp.: wedding)
v. 与...结婚,结婚
He is wedded to his own opinion and nothing can change him.
他固执己见,什么也不能让他改变。

She wedded a foreigner.
她嫁给了一个外国人。
wedding(pl.: weddings)
n. 婚礼
He attended his brother's wedding.
他参加了他弟弟的婚礼。

Her wedding brought us radiance.
她的婚礼给我们带来喜悦。
wedge(pt.: wedged, pp.: wedged, prp.: wedging, pl.: wedges)
n. 楔子,楔形物

v. 楔住,嵌,挤进
He cut the cake into pieces and gave each of us a wedge.
他把蛋糕切成块,给我们每人分了一块。

I was so tightly wedged between two fat women that it was difficult for me to get up and leave the bus.
我被两个肥胖的女人紧紧地挤在中间,以致于要站起来下公共汽车都很难。
Wednesday
n. 星期三
I have an appointment on Wednesday.
我星期三有个约会。

What day is today? It's Wednesday.
今天是星期几?今天是星期三。
weed
n. 杂草,菸草

v. 除草
I spent the whole day weeding in the garden.
我一整天都在锄园子里的草。

There are so many weeds in his field!
他的田里有那么多野草!
week(pl.: weeks)
n. 星期,周
He is very busy this week.
这星期他会很忙。

The temperature has stayed hot this week.
本周气温一直都很热。
weekday(pl.: weekdays)
n. 工作日
I don't stay out late on weekdays.
工作日的时候我不在外面呆得很晚。

The library is open on weekdays only.
这个图书馆星期一至星期六都开放。
weekend(pt.: weekended, pp.: weekended, prp.: weekending, pl.: weekends)
n. 周末
Have you any plan to spend the weekend?
这个周末有什么计划?

What are your plans for the weekend?
你周末计划做什么?
weekly(pl.: weeklies)
n. 周刊,周报

a. 每周的,一周一次的,周刊的

ad. 每周,一周一次
Twice weekly I go swimming.
每星期我去游泳两次。

There is an interesting article in this weekly.
这期的周刊上有一篇有趣的文章。
weep(pt.: wept, pp.: wept, prp.: weeping, pl.: weeps)
n. 悲叹,哀悼,为...伤心

v. 哭泣,流泪

vi. 流泪,哭泣

vt. 为...而哭
She wept bitter tears over her lost youth.
她为自己逝去的青春痛苦地流泪。

His wound is weeping.
他的伤口在出血。
weigh(pt.: weighed, pp.: weighed, prp.: weighing)
v. 秤重量,衡量,重压
He weighed the ideas in his mind.
他在脑中权衡着这些想法。

I weigh less than I used to.
我的体重比以前轻了。
weight(pt.: weighted, pp.: weighted, prp.: weighting, pl.: weights)
n. 重量,体重,重担
He gained some weight recently.
近来,他的体重增加了。

His opinion doesn't carry much weight.
他的意见没多少影响。
weird
a. 怪异的
I heard weird shrieks in the darkness.
我在黑暗中听到奇怪的尖叫声。

I found some of her poems a bit weird.
我觉得她的诗有点怪。
welcome(pt.: welcomed, pp.: welcomed, prp.: welcoming, pl.: welcomes)
欢迎
You are always welcome to our house.
欢迎你随时到我们家。

Welcome to China!
欢迎到中国来!
weld(pt.: welded, pp.: welded, prp.: welding, pl.: welds)
n. 焊接,焊缝

v. 焊接
Some metals weld better than others.
有些金属容易焊,有的不容易焊。

The car has had a new wing welded on.
这辆汽车焊接了一个新的翼子板。
welfare
n. 福利,社会保障
The government decided to promote public welfare.
政府决定发展公共福利。

These are matters that bear on the welfare of the community.
这些都是与社会福利有关的问题。
well
n. 井,源泉

a. 健康的,良好的,适宜的

ad. 很好地,适当地
The police found the lost treasure in an abandoned well.
警察在一口废弃的井里找到了丢失的财宝。

Tears welled out of her eyes.
她泪如泉涌。
west
a. 西方的

ad. 向(在)西方

n. 西,西方
I live in the west of the city.
我住在该城市的西部。

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
太阳从东方升起,在西方落下。
western(pl.: westerns)
n. 西方人,西部片,西部小说

a. 西方的,西洋的,西部的
America is a western country.
美国是一个西方国家。

Filming a Western on location in the Mexican desert.
在墨西哥沙漠外景地拍摄一部西部片
westerner
n. 西方人
A native or inhabitant of an Occidental country; a westerner.
西方人在西方国家居住的当地人或居住者
westward
n. 西方,西部

a. 西方的,向西的

ad. 向西
We'd better go in the westward direction.
我们最好向西走。

They went westward.
他们向西走了。
westwards
a. 向西的

ad. 向西
We'd better go in the westward direction.
我们最好向西走。

They went westward.
他们向西走了。
wet(pt.: wet, pp.: wet, prp.: wetting)
a. 湿的

n. 潮气,雨

v. (使)弄湿

vt. 弄湿
I went out in the rain and got wet through.
我冒雨出去,结果被淋得湿透了。

Come and walk on the dry road instead of going through the wet.
来吧,捡干的路走,别走湿地。
whale(pl.: whales)
n. 鲸

vi. 捕鲸
The blue whale is the world's largest living animal.
蓝鲸是当今最大的动物。

A flap from the tail of the whale upset the boat.
鲸尾轻轻一拍便把小船打翻了。
whaling
n. 捕鲸(业)
One that hunts or processes whales.
捕鲸人捕猎或加工鲸鱼的人

The poet whaled away at the critics.
诗人对批评者们进行了猛烈的攻击
wharf(pt.: wharfed, pp.: wharfed, prp.: wharfing, pl.: wharves)
n. 码头
The ship was allowed to unload cargo on the wharf.
那艘船被允许在码头上卸货。

A landing platform attached to a wharf and floating on the water.
浮台固定在码头且浮在水面上的着陆平台
what
pron. 什么

int. 怎么,多么
She is not what she was a few years ago.
她已经不是几年前的她了。

What, do you really want to go?
什么!你真的要去?
whatever
a. 不管怎样的

det. 不管什么,无论何事

pron.&conj. 无论什么
Goats eat whatever they can find.
山羊什么都吃。

Whatever I say, he always disagrees.
不管我说什么,他总是不同意。
whatsoever
ad. (用于否定句中以加强语气)任何

pron.&a. 无论什么
Whatsoever nonsense the newspaper prints, some people always believe it.
无论报纸上刊登什么荒谬的东西,总有人相信。

Take whatsoever measures you consider best.
采取任何你认为最好的措施。
wheat
n. 小麦
They are grinding wheat into flour.
他们正在把小麦磨成面粉。

Wheat is transported from the farms to the mills.
把小麦从农场运到面粉厂。
wheel(pt.: wheeled, pp.: wheeled, prp.: wheeling, pl.: wheels)
n. 轮子,周期

v. 旋转,装以车轮,转动
The sails of the windmill were wheeling round.
风车的叶轮正在旋转。

There are four wheels in a car.
一辆汽车有四只轮子。
wheelchair
n. 轮椅
His bad leg condemned him to a wheelchair.
他的残腿使他离不开轮椅。

He collapse the wheelchair and put it on the boat.
他将轮椅摺叠起来放在船上。
when
conj. 当...时

pron.&ad. 什么时候
When did that happen?
那件事是什么时候发生的?

Turn off the switch when anything goes wrong with the machine.
如果机器出故障,就把开关关掉。
whenever
ad. 无论何时

conj. 每当,无论何时,随时
Come whenever you like.
你什么时候想来就来。

I'd like to see you whenever it's convenient.
在你方便的时候我想来看看你。
where
ad. 在哪里

conj. 在...地方

pron.&int. 哪里
Where did she get the news?
她从哪儿得到这个消息的?

This is where he lives.
这就是他居住的地方。
whereabouts
n. 下落,所在之处

ad. 在何处
She won't tell me whereabouts she put it.
她不告诉我她把它放在哪儿了。

She has told them nothing that could shed light on her husband's whereabouts.
她没向他们提供任何有关她丈夫下落的线索。
whereas
conj.&ad. 然而,却,反之
Whereas we want a flat, they would rather live in a house.
我们想住公寓房,而他们却想住一所房子。

Wise men love truth, whereas fools shun it.
【谚】智者热爱真理,愚者回避真理。
whereby
ad. 借此(在...旁,凭什么)
Whereby shall we find fault with him?
我们凭什么指责他呢?

He devised a plan whereby he might escape.
他想出了一个可藉以逃脱的办法。
wherein
int. 在何处,在其中
Wherein does the difficulty lie?
困难何在?

The condition or state in which human beings exist in a meaningless, irrational universe wherein people's lives have no purpose or meaning. Used chiefly with the.
无价值,无意义人类生存在一个无意义或非理性世界的情况或状态下,在那里人类的生活既无目的又无意义。主要与the连用
wherever
ad. 无论什么地方

conj. 无论在哪里
Sit wherever you like.
随便坐在哪里吧。

Wherever it is possible, he tries to help.
只要有可能,他总是设法帮忙。
whether
conj.&ad. 是否
I don't know whether he is willing to come.
我不知道他是否愿意来。

I don't care whether I get it or not.
我不在乎我是否可以得到它。
which
a. 哪一个,哪一些

int. 哪个

pron. 哪一个
He lost his way, which delayed him considerably.
他迷了路,这使他耽搁了很久。

Which book have you read?
哪一本书你读过了?
whichever
a. 无论哪个,无论哪些

pron. 无论哪个
Whichever you buy, there is a six-month guarantee.
不论买哪个都有六个月保质期。

It takes three hours, whichever route you take.
不论走那条路都要三个小时。
while(pt.: whiled, pp.: whiled, prp.: whiling)
conj. 当...的时候

n.&a. 一会儿

v. 消磨
I haven't seen him for a long while.
我已经很久没见到他了。

While Mary was writing a letter, the children were playing outside.
玛丽写信时,孩子们在外面玩耍。
whilst
conj. 当...时(可是,虽然,只要)
In data security, the transmission of data to unauthorized users by processes with legitimate access to data. A compiler, for example, could leak a proprietary program whilst it is being compiled.
在数据保密学中,通过合法访问数据的进程将数据传输给未授权的用户的过程。例如,编译程序在编译期间便可能泄漏专用程序。
whip(pt.: whipped, pp.: whipped, prp.: whipping, pl.: whips)
n. 鞭,车夫

v. 鞭打,挥动,突然攫取
Their team really whipped ours at volleyball.
他们的排球队彻底击败了我们队。

He cracked his whip and the horses began to trot.
他噼噼啪啪地挥鞭策马狂跑。
whirl(pt.: whirled, pp.: whirled, prp.: whirling, pl.: whirls)
n. 回旋,旋转,急走

v. 使...旋转,循环而行
His head whirled.
他头昏了。

He can't adjust himself to the whirl of modern life in this big city.
他无法适应这个大都市的现代生活的忙碌。
whisker(pl.: whiskers)
n. 腮须胡须
He has heavy whiskers.
他长着很重的连鬓胡子。

The candidate lost the election by a whisker.
该候选人以微弱劣势失去了竞选
whisky(pl.: whiskies)
n. 威士忌酒
This whisky is very good.
这种威士忌非常好。

Whisky is marked up by 150%.
威士忌在成本价上增加150%.
whisper(pt.: whispered, pp.: whispered, prp.: whispering, pl.: whispers)
n. 耳语,密谈,飒飒的声音

v. 耳语,密谈,飒飒地响
The children were whispering in the corner.
孩子们正在角落里低声耳语。

The wind was whispering in the roof.
屋顶上风声飒飒。
whistle(pt.: whistled, pp.: whistled, prp.: whistling, pl.: whistles)
n. 口哨,汽笛,啸啸声

v. 吹口哨,鸣汽笛,用口哨通知
He gave a loud whistle of gladness.
他吹了一声响亮的口号表示高兴。

A bullet whistled past his head.
一颗子弹从他头顶上呼啸而过。
white(pl.: whites)
a. 白色的

n. 白色,白种人
Her face turned white at the news.
听到这个消息,她的脸色变白了。

She went as white as a sheet when she heard the news.
她听到这个消息顿时脸色苍白。
whitewash(pt.: whitewashed, pp.: whitewashed, prp.: whitewashing, pl.: whitewashes)
n. 白色涂料,白粉胶泥水,化
The opposition dismissed the report as a whitewash.
反对党认为这份报告过于修饰而不予理会。

I'll have my little house whitewashed tomorrow.
明天我找人用石灰水粉刷一下小屋。
who
prep. …的,谁,他,她,他们

pron. 谁
This is the man who wanted to see you.
这就是要见你的那个人。

Who do you think you are?
你以为你是谁?
whoever
ad. 无论是谁,任何人

pron. 究竟是谁,谁,无论谁,不管谁
Whoever can that be at the door?
在门口的究竟是谁呢?

Whoever told you that was lying.
谁对你说这话,谁就在说谎。
whole
a. 整个的

n. 全部
The whole country was anxious for peace.
全国上下都渴望和平。

I just threw the whole caboodle in the back of the car.
我把所有东西都扔到汽车後座上去了。
wholesale(pt.: wholesaled, pp.: wholesaled, prp.: wholesaling)
n. 批发

a. 批发的,大规模的,草率的

ad. 大规模,照批发,草率地
The wholesale prices of these shirts are 45 dollars.
这些衬衫的批发价是45美元。

He buys the materials wholesale.
他成批地购买原材料。
wholesaler(pl.: wholesalers)
n. 批发商
Owing to being that the electronic component is formed, and not wearing, and whether not to have the method does his having be used, and so wholesaler can sell very easily old the chip like being sold the new chip.
由于是电子元件构成,没有磨损,也没有方法办他的是否被用过,所以批发商可以象卖新的芯片一样非常容易地销售旧的芯片。

As you know, we are a well-established firm in the line of textiles, and we enjoy good relations with all the wholesalers, chain stores and distributors in Canada.
你知道,我公司在纺织业有良好的信誉,跟加拿大所有的批发商、连锁商店和分销商都保持很
wholesome
a. 有益健康的,合乎卫生的,健全的
It wouldn't be wholesome for you to go there.
你去那儿恐怕不安全。

In order to maintain physical well being, a person should eat wholesome food and get sufficient exercise.
为了维持身体健康,一个人应该吃有益健康的食品,并经常锻炼身体。
wholly
ad. 完全,一概
You are not wholly to blame for the accident.
你不应承担事故的全部责任。

He doesn't wholly agree to the plan.
他并不完全同意这项计划。
whom
pron. [who的宾格]谁
That is the man about whom we were speaking.
他就是我们刚才谈论的那个人。

Whom did they invite?
他们邀请谁了?
whoop(pt.: whooped, pp.: whooped, prp.: whooping, pl.: whoops)
n. 大叫,呐喊,喘息声

v. 叫喊,喘息
When the land was seen, the sailor let out a whoop of joy.
当看见陆地时,那水手发出一声欢呼。

The train whooped out through the suburbs.
火车隆隆地驶出郊区。
whose
pron. 谁的
Whose house is that?
那是谁的房子?

Whose pen is this?
这是谁的钢笔?
why(pl.: whys)
ad. 为什么

conj. …的理由,为什么

int. 咳,哎呀

pron. 为何,为什么
Why not let her do as she likes?
为什么不让她想怎么做就怎么做呢?

The reasons why he did it are obscure.
他做那事的理由还不清楚。
wicked
a. 坏的,邪恶的,缺德的
The little boy had a wicked twinkle in his eyes.
这个男孩的眼睛里闪烁着调皮的光。

It's a wicked waste of money.
这样浪费金钱简直是罪恶。
wide
a. 广泛的,宽阔的

ad. 广大地,全部地
She stared at him with wide eyes.
她睁大眼睛注视他。

He is a man of wide interests.
他兴趣广泛。
widely
a. 广泛的

ad. 广泛地
This accident is widely known.
这场事故众所周知。

They differ widely in their opinions.
他们的意见分歧很大。
widen(pt.: widened, pp.: widened, prp.: widening)
v. 弄宽
He wants to widen his knowledge of the industry.
他想扩充自己在这一行业的知识。

The road is being widened.
这条路正在拓宽。
widening
扩展,加宽
A widening in a highway to allow vehicles to pass or park.
避车道,停车道高速分路上可以错车或停的宽大空间

A gap between revenue and spending; the widening gap between rich and poor.
收入和消费之间的差距;富人与穷人之间很大的悬殊
widespread
a. 分布(或散布)广的,普遍的
The forests are widespread in our country.
我们的国家森林分布很广。

Widespread flooding is affecting large areas of Devon.
洪水泛滥, 淹没了德文郡的广大地区.
widow(pt.: widowed, pp.: widowed, prp.: widowing, pl.: widows)
n. 寡妇
That widow is a kind person.
那个寡妇是个善良的人。

We had compassion for the poor widow.
我们同情这个可怜的寡妇。
widower(pl.: widowers)
n. 鳏夫
The widower did not remarry.
那鳏夫未曾再娶.

Once old Joe had inured himself to the solitary life of a widower, he began to improve in health and spirit.
一旦老乔适应了鳏夫的孤独生活,他的身体和精神状况便开始好转了。
width(pl.: widths)
n. 宽度
The garden is six meters in width.
花园的宽度为六米。

Tornadoes are violent whirlwinds which vary in their width from a few yards to 1300 feet.
龙卷风是一种猛烈的旋风,其直径从几码到1300 英尺。
wield(pt.: wielded, pp.: wielded, prp.: wielding)
v. 使用,挥舞
She wields a lot of influence.
她是个很有影响力的人。

Easily wielded or managed.
易使用的,易管理的
wife(pl.: wives)
n. 妻子
She is a good wife and a devoted mother.
她是一位贤妻良母。

Did you know he was cheating on his wife?
你知道他欺骗他的妻子吗?
wild
a. 放荡的,未开发的,野的,野生的,原始的

n. 荒野
North America has the world's best climate for wild grapes.
北美的气候是世界上最适合野生葡萄生长的。

He is wild to see the film star.
他一心想见一面那位影星。
wilderness(pl.: wildernesses)
n. 荒野,荒地
From his attic window he looked out over a wilderness of roofs.
从他阁楼的窗子望出去,他看到一大片屋顶。

Abraham rose early in the morning, took some food and a waterskin full of water and gave it to Hagar; he set the child on her shoulder and sent her away, and she went and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.
亚伯拉罕第二天一早起来,拿了些食物和一皮袋水给夏甲。他让孩子伏在夏甲户上送好上路。她走到别是巴荒野里迷了路。
wildlife
n. 野生动物
There was some marvellous wildlife photography in the documentary.
这部记录片里有些绝妙的野生动物镜头。

Our community is a leader in the conservation of wildlife.
我们社区在野生动物保护方面走在前头。
will(pt.: willed, pp.: willed, prp.: willing)
n.意志, 决心, 愿望, 遗嘱

aux.将, 愿意, 必须
I will do my best.
我将会尽力而为。

Free will makes us able to choose our way of life.
自由的意志使我们可以选择自己的生活方式。
willing
a. 愿意的
Are you willing to help?
你愿意帮忙吗?

He is always a willing helper.
他是一个乐于帮忙的人。
willingly
ad. 自动地,欣然地
I'd be the first to admit (ie I will most willingly admit) I might be wrong.
我愿第一个承认我可能错了.

Though she'd lost her job, she saved face by saying she'd left it willingly.
她失去了工作, 却说是自愿离职以保全面子.
willingness
n. 自动自发
He indicated his willingness with a nod of his head.
他点头表示愿意。

They tried to assure him of their willingness to work.
他们尽力使他相信他们乐意工作.
willow
n. 柳树
Willowes are common in this city.
柳树在这个城市很常见。

Bring up in town, the boy find it difficult to separate a poplar from a willow.
那男孩是在城里长大的,所以觉得很难区别杨树和柳树。
win(pt.: won, pp.: won, prp.: winning, pl.: wins)
v. 赢得,胜利,成功
He soon won a reputation for himself.
他很快就成名了。

Her performance won her much critical acclaim.
她的表演大获评论界赞颂。
wind(pt.: wound, pp.: wound, prp.: winding)
n. 风,气味,卷

v. 上发条,缠绕,蜿蜒
The river winds to the sea.
那条河蜿蜒地流入大海。

The deer winded the stalkers.
那只鹿嗅出了偷偷接近的猎人。
winding(pl.: windings)
n. 卷,弯曲,线圈

a. 蜿蜒的,卷绕的,弯曲的

vbl. 卷绕,上发条,蜿蜒
I went home along a winding mountain path.
我沿着弯曲的山路回家。

You operate the mechanism by winding this handle.
操纵这台机器要转动这个把手.
windmill(pl.: windmills)
n. 风车
Windmills are a common sight in Holland.
风车是荷兰常见的景色。

The sails of the windmill were wheeling round.
风车的叶轮正在旋转。
window(pt.: windowed, pp.: windowed, prp.: windowing, pl.: windows)
n. 窗户
He looked out of the window.
他向窗外看去。

I saw the vase in the window of an antique shop.
我在一家古玩店的橱窗里看见了那个花瓶。
windows
微软公司生产的“视窗”操作系统
She stared out of the windows, lost in daydreams.
她凝视窗外,陷入白日梦中。

The cold has frosted the windows.
寒冷的天气使窗子上结满了霜。
windowsill(pl.: windowsills)
n. 窗槛(窗盘)
暂无例句
windpipe(pl.: windpipes)
n. 气管
暂无例句
windy
a. 有风的, 多风的
It's windy today.
今天有风。

A feather floats about on the air, especially on a windy day. If there is a shower of rain, the feather will get wet and heavy with water, and then it will sink straight to the ground.
羽毛会在空中四处飘动,尤其是在多风的天气。如果遇上阵雨,就会因为淋上雨水变湿就沉,然后就会垂直落回到地上。
wine(pt.: wined, pp.: wined, prp.: wining, pl.: wines)
n. 酒,葡萄酒
He likes to drink red wine at supper.
他喜欢在晚饭时喝红葡萄酒。

Wine cups and dishes lay about in disorder in the room.
屋里杯盘狼藉。
winery(pl.: wineries)
n. 酿酒厂
暂无例句
wing(pt.: winged, pp.: winged, prp.: winging, pl.: wings)
n. 翅膀,翼
The bird's left wing was hurt.
这只鸟的左翼受伤了。

The nearside wing was damaged in the collision.
汽车碰撞时左侧的翼子板撞坏了。
wink(pt.: winked, pp.: winked, prp.: winking, pl.: winks)
n. 眨眼,使眼色,瞬间

v. 眨眼,使眼色,闪烁
She winked at me.
她向我眨眼。

A lighthouse was winking in the far distance.
一座灯塔正在远处闪烁。
winner(pl.: winners)
n. 获胜者
Who's the winner of the tennis match?
这次网球赛的优胜者是谁?

They took many photos of the exultation of the winner.
他们拍了许多获胜者欢欣雀跃的照片。
winter(pt.: wintered, pp.: wintered, prp.: wintering, pl.: winters)
n. 冬季,冬天
Winter is the coldest season in a year.
冬季是一年中最冷的季节。

It became fashionable for the rich to winter in the sun.
在阳光充足的地方过冬成了富人的时尚。
wipe(pt.: wiped, pp.: wiped, prp.: wiping, pl.: wipes)
n. 擦拭,用力打

v. 擦,消除,拭去
I wiped my shoes on the mat before I came in.
我在进门前把鞋在垫子上擦了擦。

She wiped her tears away.
她擦掉了眼泪。
wire(pt.: wired, pp.: wired, prp.: wiring, pl.: wires)
n. 电线,电报,金属丝

v. 给…装电线,发电报
The rope was not strong enough, so we used wire.
这根绳子不够结实,所以我们用金属线。

The two pieces of wood were wired together.
这两块木头已用金属丝捆在一起了。
wireless(pt.: wirelessed, pp.: wirelessed, prp.: wirelessing, pl.: wirelesses)
a. 无线的

n. 无线电
The police talked to each other by wireless.
警察用无线电通话。

He sent me the news by wireless telegraph.
他用无线电报把消息告诉我。
wiring
配线
He examined the wiring scheme carefully.
他仔细检查线路图。

All this electrical wiring will take a day to set up.
所有这些电线架线要花一天时间安装好。
wisdom
n. 智慧
He is a man of great wisdom.
他是一个才智超群的人。

According to conventional wisdom, voters usually make their choice on the basis of domestic issues.
按一般人在这些问题上的看法,选民常常着眼于国内问题来选择候选人。
wise
a. 明智的,有学问的,有智慧的,聪明的
She is wise in money matters.
她善于理财。

You are wise to remain silent.
你保持沉默,这很明智。
wish(pt.: wished, pp.: wished, prp.: wishing, pl.: wishes)
n. 希望,愿望,祝颂

v. 愿,想要,希望
His wish to be an actor has come true.
他想当演员的愿望实现了。

I wish you a good journey.
祝你一路平安。
wit(pt.: wist, pp.: wist, prp.: witting, pl.: wits)
n. 智力,才智
Oscar Wilde was a famous wit.
奥斯卡·王尔德是个著名的风趣的人。

He hadn't the wit to say no.
他笨得连说一句拒绝的话都不会说。
witch(pt.: witched, pp.: witched, prp.: witching, pl.: witches)
n. 女巫,巫婆
The witch turned the princess into a swan.
巫婆把公主变成了一只天鹅。

The witch charmed the prince.
女巫对王子施了魔法。
with
prep. 和...一起,用
You are either with me or against me.
你不是支持我就是反对我。

She is friendly with them.
她对他们很友好。
withdraw(pt.: withdrew, pp.: withdrawn, prp.: withdrawing)
v. 撤回,取回,撤退
He withdrew his horse from the race.
他让他的马退出了比赛。

The troops have been withdrawn from the danger area.
部队已经撤出危险地带。
withdrawal
n. 撤退,退回,取消
He has made several withdrawals from his account recently.
最近他已经好几次从银行提取现款。

The committee decided to make a withdrawal of financial support for his scheme.
委员会决定取消对他那项计划的资助。
withdrawn
v. 提取(取出,分离,撤退,拉晶)

a. 偏僻的
She withdrew all her savings and left the country.
她把全部存款取出後离开了那个国家.

The troops have been withdrawn from the danger area.
部队已经撤出危险地带。
wither(pt.: withered, pp.: withered, prp.: withering)
v. 使...凋谢,枯萎,衰退
The cold withered the leaves.
严寒使树叶凋落。

The grapes withered on the vine.
葡萄藤上的葡萄都干瘪了。
withhold(pt.: withheld, pp.: withheld, prp.: withholding)
v. 扣留,保留,抑制
I withheld payment until they had fulfilled the contract.
他们履行合同后,我才付钱。

How shall I withhold from tears when we part?
我们离别时我如何忍得住眼泪呢?
within
ad. 在内

n. 里面

prep. 在...里面
I'll be coming within an hour.
一小时之内我就会到。

This is a task well within your ability.
这完全是你力所能及的工作。
without
ad. 在外面

n. 外面,外部

prep. 无,没有
The rumor was without foundation.
那条谣言毫无根据。

Without the sun, nothing would grow.
没有太阳,就不会有生物。
withstand(pt.: withstood, pp.: withstood, prp.: withstanding)
v. 抵抗,对抗,经得起
Children's furniture must withstand kicks and blows.
孩子用的家具必须经得起拳打脚踢。

This dress material will withstand repeated washing.
这种衣料经得住反复洗涤。
witness(pt.: witnessed, pp.: witnessed, prp.: witnessing, pl.: witnesses)
n. 目击者,证人

v. (为...)作证,目击

vt. 目击
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
警方呼吁目击者挺身而出。

Did anyone witness the traffic accident?
有谁目击了这场交通事故?
witty
a. 富于机智的,诙谐的
His witty remark caused a storm of laughter.
他的妙语引起一阵哄堂大笑。

Although the subject-matter (of her talk) was rather dull her witty delivery kept the audience interested.
尽管(她讲的)内容有些枯燥, 但由於她善於表达, 大家仍听得津津有味.
wizard(pl.: wizards)
n. 男巫,术士,鬼才

a. 男巫的,巫术的
He is a wizard at playing the piano.
他是个钢琴奇才。

Having the qualities or attributes of a wizard.
魔法的,术士的有巫师的特点或性质的
woe(pl.: woes)
n. 悲哀,悲痛,苦痛,不幸,困难
Woe betide anyone who arrives late!
谁迟到谁倒霉!

He told her all his woes.
他把自己的辛酸事都告诉她了。
wolf(pt.: wolfed, pp.: wolfed, prp.: wolfing, pl.: wolves)
n. 狼
It is said that there are wolves in this forest.
据说这片森林里有狼。

He saw a hungry wolf on the prowl with his telescope.
他通过望远镜看到了一头四处觅食的饿狼。
woman(pl.: women)
n. 妇女,女人
Woman is physically but not mentally weaker than man.
女子在体力上而不是智力上比男子弱。

She is a career woman rather than a housewife.
她是职业妇女而不是家庭主妇。
wonder(pt.: wondered, pp.: wondered, prp.: wondering, pl.: wonders)
n. 奇迹,惊奇,惊谔

v. 惊奇,想知道,怀疑

adj.奇妙的,非凡的
They wondered at his learning.
他们对他的学识感到惊奇。

They stared at the strange sight in silent wonder.
他们惊讶地默默凝视那奇景。
wonderful
a. 极好的,精彩的
Autumn is a wonderful season.
秋天是极好的季节。

The child's skill is wonderful for his age.
这个孩子小小年纪,技巧令人称奇。
wood(pt.: wooded, pp.: wooded, prp.: wooding, pl.: woods)
n. 木材,木头
You should put some more wood in the fire.
你应该再往火里添些木料。

Pine is a soft wood and teak is a hard wood.
松木是软木,柚木是硬木。
wooden
a. 木制的
The actress gave a rather wooden performance.
那个女演员的表演相当呆板。

Our wooden sofa seems not very comfortable.
我们的木头沙发似乎不太舒服。
woodpecker(pl.: woodpeckers)
n. 啄木鸟
Woodpeckers have long beaks.
啄木鸟长着长嘴。

All the woodpeckers have scansorial feet.
所有的啄木鸟都有适於攀爬的脚。
woods
n. 树林
The police searched all the woods within a six-mile radius.
警察搜索了在周围六英里以内的树林各处。

Their family often picnics in the woods.
他们一家常在树林里野餐。
wool
n. 毛线,毛织品,羊毛
This wool suit is very expensive.
这套毛料套装十分昂贵。

The wool got in a fearful tangle.
毛线乱成了一团。
woolen(pl.: woolens)
n. 毛制品

a. 羊毛的,羊毛制的,毛织的
We have to wear woolen clothes in the cold winter.
寒冷的冬天,我们不得不穿毛织品。

This woolen sweater may keep you warm in winter.
这件羊毛衫在冬天可以保暖。
woollen
n. 毛织品

a. 羊毛制的
A man was lying in the box on top of a pile of woollen goods.
一个男人躺在箱子里的一堆毛织品上。

The woollen cloth prickles (my skin).
穿毛料衣服(使我的皮肤)有被扎的感觉.
word(pt.: worded, pp.: worded, prp.: wording, pl.: words)
n. 词,单词,消息,诺言

vt. 用词语表达
My friend sent word that he was well.
我朋友捎来口信说他很好。

Tell me what happened in your own words.
用你自己的话把发生的事情告诉我。
wording
n. 印字,语法,措词
He cast his last remark in more formal wording.
他用更正式的措词表达了最后一句话。

I find it helpful to keep several dictionaries by me so as to compare their wording.
我发现身边放几本词典很有益处,这样便于比较它们的措词。
words
n. (某人所说的)话(word的复数)
His words were followed by a pregnant pause.
他说完话,接着是一段意味深长的停顿。

The teacher's words were a great encouragement to him.
教师的话对他是极大的鼓舞。
wordy
a. 文字的,口头的,多言的
A wordy phrase or sentence that has little meaning.
赘语无意义的施沓冗长的短语或句子
work(pt.: worked, pp.: worked, prp.: working, pl.: works)
工作,有效,奏效
It was hard work getting the children off to bed.
哄孩子们去睡可不是容易的事。

Your car radio works very well.
你的汽车收音机性能很好。
workable
a. 易加工的(可使用的,切实可行的)
If we put our heads together we can probably thresh out a workable scheme.
如果我们集思广益,也许能琢磨出一个切实可行的方案。

Such a scheme is workable.
这样的方案是行得通的。
workday(pl.: workdays)
工作日
Our ordinary workday is eight hours.
我们正常的工作日是8小时。

An eight-hour workday.
八小时工作日
worker(pl.: workers)
n. 工人
He is a skilled worker.
他是个熟练工人。

The worker is dyeing cloth in a vat.
工人正在一个大桶里染布。
workers
职工
Laid-off workers fall into penury.
下岗职工陷入贫困。

All the female workers in this factory got a present on March 8.
这家工厂的所有女职工在三八节都得到了一份礼物。
working
a. 工人的,劳动的
The farmer's harrow was broken during his working.
农夫正在劳动的时候,耙子断了。

I'm working on it.
我正在努力。
workman(pl.: workmen)
n. 工人,工匠,技工
The workmen fixed the water system.
工人们装好了供水系统。

Our new washing-machine keeps breaking down it's entirely due to shoddy workmanship.
我们的新洗衣机老出毛病--完全是因为做的质量太差。
workmanship
n. 手艺,技巧
Look at the workmanship on the carved desk.
看这雕花桌子的工艺多么精湛。

They admired her workmanship.
他们很钦佩她的手艺.
works
结构物



制造厂
They are repairing the defense works.
他们正在修防御工程。

She works in a sugar refinery.
她在一家制糖厂工作。
workshop
n. 车间,工场,研讨会,讲习班
We'll have a poetry workshop.
我们将开个诗歌研习会。

There are more than fifty workers in this workshop.
这个车间里有五十多个工人。
workstation
n. 工作站

工作站
暂无例句
world(pl.: worlds)
n. 世界
He is the richest man in the world.
他是世界上最富有的人。

The travel enlarged my world.
这次旅行扩大了我的眼界。
worldwide
a. 全世界的
That shall do it, thank you for call worldwide flowers. Bye.
那好,谢谢你给我们打电话。再见。

Hello. worldwide flowers. Ers. Green speaking.
喂,这是世界花卉公司,我是格林太太。
worm(pt.: wormed, pp.: wormed, prp.: worming, pl.: worms)
n. 虫,蠕虫
You miserable worm!
你这个可怜虫!

Many birds eat worms.
很多鸟类都以虫子为食。
worried
a. 担心的,烦恼的
Small children are right to fear the night-- but it is shift- worker, not bogeyman, they shall be worried about.
小孩子害怕晚上是正常的-但是他们应该担心的是上夜班的工人,而不是怪物。

You have no idea how worried I was.
你想像不出来我有多么担心。
worry(pt.: worried, pp.: worried, prp.: worrying, pl.: worries)
n. 烦恼,忧虑,苦恼

v. 使...烦恼,焦虑,苦恼
Don't worry about it.
别担心/放松点。

There's nothing to worry about.
没什么可担心的。
worse
a. 更坏的,更差的

ad. 更坏,更差
I'm afraid he is getting steadily worse.
恐怕他的病情越来越严重了。

We thought that the situation was as bad as it could be, but worse was to follow.
我们还以为那是最坏的情况呢,可没想到更糟的还在后面。
worship(pt.: worshiped, pp.: worshiped, prp.: worshiping)
n. 崇拜,礼拜

v. 崇拜,敬仰

vi. 做礼拜

vt. 崇拜
She was blind to the silent worship in his eyes.
她没有发觉他眼里流露出的无声的敬慕之情。

The boy worshipped his father.
这小孩崇拜他的父亲。
worst
a. 最坏的,最差的

ad. 最坏,最差

n. 最坏,最差,最糟
That was the worst airline disaster in history.
那是历史上最严重的空难。

It's the old and the poor who suffer worst when subsidies are cut.
补助津贴一削减,最吃苦头的就是那些老人和贫民。
worth
n. 价值

prep.&a. 值...钱,值得...的
The house is worth a lot of money.
这栋房子值很多钱。

Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.
任何值得做的事就值得做好。
worthless
a. 无价值的,无用的
I feel that such gatherings are worthless.
我认为这样的集会毫无价值。

She was worthless as a violinist.
她作为小提琴手一无所成。
worthwhile
a. 值得(做)的
That's worthwhile.
那是值得的。

Thank you for making my visit so worthwhile. I shall treasure your friendship and kind hospitality you have given me.
感谢你们使我的访问如此有价值。我将珍惜我们之间的友谊及你们给予我的盛情款待。
worthy(pl.: worthies)
a. 有价值的,可尊敬的,值得的,配得上的
She proved herself a worthy successor to the former champion.
她证明了自己是前冠军的当之无愧的接替人。

We esteem him to be worthy of trust.
我们认为他值得信任。
would
conj. 将,愿意

will 的过去式
Would you please lend me your pencil?
请把铅笔借给我用用好吗?

They wanted to know when you would go to the park.
他们想知道你们什么时候去公园。
wound
n. 创伤,伤害,苦痛

v. 伤害,损害,上发条

vbl. 缠绕,蜿蜒,上发条
The wound is healing fast.
伤口愈合得很快。

The soldier received a serious wound on the chest.
这名士兵胸部受了重伤。
wounded
a. 受伤的

n. 伤员
The wounded boy could not forbear to cry out.
受伤的男孩忍不住哭了。

This wounded soldier was unconscious from his loss of blood.
这名伤员由于失血过多而昏迷不醒。
wrap(pt.: wrapped, pp.: wrapped, prp.: wrapping, pl.: wraps)
n. 披肩,围巾

v. 覆盖,包围,裹,包

n. 包裹

vt. 包,裹
The plans for the new space mission are still under wraps.
新的太空宇航计划仍未公开。

I wrapped the rug around the sick man's legs to keep him warm.
我用毯子把病人的腿包了起来,让他暖和一点儿。
wraparound
自动折行
In word processing, an editing feature in which the system automatically adjusts the right hand margin for insertion or deletion of copy during playback. Word and sometimes page wraparound is automatically performed as needed.
字(词)处理技术中的一种编辑特性,在此特性下,系统在副本中插入或删除后,右边自动对齐。在需要时,系统自动完成卷字和卷页。
wrapper
n. (饺子)皮,包装用品
Please put all your sweet wrappers in the dustbin.
请把你们的糖纸都放进垃圾箱里去。

The book has a red wrapper.
这本书有红色的包装。
wrath
n. 愤怒,激怒,猛烈的力量
I fear his wrath more than anything.
我最害怕他发怒。

"He was... stirred by righteous wrath? (John Galsworthy).
"他被…激起极大的愤怒"(约翰·高尔斯渥西)
wreath(pl.: wreaths)
n. 花环,花圈
They put some wreathes on the ground.
他们把一些花环放在地上。

The Queen pain homage to the victims of two world wars by laying a wreath on the Cenotaph.
女王向纪念碑了献花圈,以此向两次世界大战这中的牺牲者们表示敬意。
wreathe(pt.: wreathed, pp.: wreathed, prp.: wreathing)
v. 环绕,盘绕,作成花圈
Mist wreathed the hilltops.
山顶上薄雾环绕。

The local people used to wreathe the guest's head in leaves.
当地人过去常把树叶缠在宾客的头上。
wreck(pt.: wrecked, pp.: wrecked, prp.: wrecking, pl.: wrecks)
n. 失事,残骸,破坏,健康受损的人

vt. 破坏,造成...失事
Have they found the wreck of the ship?
他们找到那艘船的残骸了吗?

The ship was wrecked on the rock.
船在岩石上撞毁了。
wrench(pt.: wrenched, pp.: wrenched, prp.: wrenching, pl.: wrenches)
n. 扳钳,猛扭,痛苦

v. 猛扭,扭伤,曲解
He closed the door so hard that he wrenched the handle off.
他关门用力过猛,连门把手都拧了下来。

Separation from her children was a terrible wrench.
同她的孩子们分别是一项很大的痛苦。
wrestle(pt.: wrestled, pp.: wrestled, prp.: wrestling, pl.: wrestles)
n. 摔角,角力,扭斗

v. 摔角,格斗
She wrestled with her attacker.
她和袭击她的人扭打。

Can you wrestle?
你会摔交吗?
wretched
a. 可怜的,不幸的,卑鄙的
He felt wretched after illness.
他病后感到苦恼。

The hotel food was absolutely wretched.
那家旅馆的饭菜极差。
wring(pt.: wrung, pp.: wrung, prp.: wringing, pl.: wrings)
n. 扭绞

v. 拧,绞出,扭
Give the wet clothes a wring.
把那些湿衣服拧一下。

He wrung his hands in sorrow.
他悲伤地绞紧双手。
wrinkle
n. 皱纹

v. (使)起皱纹

vi. (使)起皱纹,皱眉

vt. 使起皱纹
She's beginning to get wrinkles round her eyes.
她的眼角开始有皱纹了。

He wrinkled up his forehead in perplexity.
他困惑地皱起了眉头。
wrist(pl.: wrists)
n. 腕,腕关节
She wears a ring round her wrist.
她的手腕上戴着一只镯子。

He cut his wrist so badly that jets of blood spurted out.
他的手腕割伤得很厉害,血阵阵涌出。
write(pt.: wrote, pp.: written, prp.: writing)
v. 写
I've been writing for three hours.
我已经写了三个小时了。

I wish he would write more often.
我希望他来信更勤些。
writer(pl.: writers)
n. 作者,作家
He became a writer.
他成了一名作家。

The writer of the book lived in the eighteenth century.
这本书的作者生活在十八世纪。
writing(pl.: writings)
n. 著述,笔迹,作品

vbl. 写,著述
I can't read the doctor's writing.
我看不明白那位医生的笔迹。

Writing is his life.
写作是他的生命。
written
a. 书面的,写成文字的

vbl. 写,著述
It is a fact that I have written this sentence.
我写了这个句子是事实。

An important and perhaps surprising feature of technical English is that its normal style is common to both written and spoken communication.
科技英语的一个重要的,也许是令人惊奇的特点是:无论是书面的传达,还是口头的交流,二者都是可以作为正式文体而通用的。
wrong(pt.: wronged, pp.: wronged, prp.: wronging, pl.: wrongs)
a. 错误的,不正当的,失常的

ad. 错误,邪恶
What's wrong with you?
你怎么回事?

You wronged him by saying that he had lied.
你说他说谎是冤枉了他。
wrongly
ad. 错误地(不正确地,不恰当地,不公正地)
His remarks were wrongly construed.
他的话被错误地解释了。

Let me not put myself wrongly to my world and set it against me.
让我不要错误地把自己放在我的世界里而使它反对我。
wrought
vt. 工作

a. 可锻的
A small, exquisitely wrought trinket.
珠宝,首饰小巧精致的装饰物

The mortality wrought by an epidemic.
由一传染病引起的大批死亡
WYSIWYG
所见即所得
暂无例句
Xerox(pt.: Xeroxed, pp.: Xeroxed, prp.: Xeroxing)
v. 影印

施乐(财富500强公司之一,总部所在地美国,主要经营办公设备)
Could you Xerox this letter please?
请你把这封信复印一份好吗?
X-ray
n. X射线(X光机,X光照片)

vt 用X射线检查
暂无例句
yacht(pt.: yachted, pp.: yachted, prp.: yachting, pl.: yachts)
n. 游艇,快艇

vi. 驾快艇
Huge waves drove the yacht onto the rocks.
巨浪把游艇卷到岩石上。

Will you crew for me on my yacht?
你愿意在我的快艇上当水手吗?
yard
n. 庭院,码
Cloth is sold by the yard.
布是按码卖的。

He parked his car in the yard.
他把车停在院子里。
yarn(pt.: yarned, pp.: yarned, prp.: yarning, pl.: yarns)
n. 纱
We stayed up yarning until midnight.
我们讲故事一直讲到半夜才睡。

The beggar spun a long yarn about his misfortunes.
那个乞丐编造了一大篇自己如何遭遇不幸的故事。
yawn(pt.: yawned, pp.: yawned, prp.: yawning, pl.: yawns)
n. 呵欠

v. 打呵欠
I gave a loud yawn, but he just kept on talking.
我大声打了个呵欠,可他还是不停地讲下去。

His long boring story made me yawn.
他的冗长的故事听得我直打呵欠。
yeah
ad. 是
Oh, yeah?
哦,是吗?

Yeah, if it's not too far away.
如果不太远的话,那好。
year(pl.: years)
a. 每年的

ad. 每年

n. 年
I've known her for years.
我认识她好几年了。

He is 16 years old.
他16 岁了。
yearbook
n. 年鉴
A periodical published yearly; a yearbook.
年刊;年鉴每年出版一次的期刊;年刊
yearly(pl.: yearlies)
a. 每年的

ad. 每年,一年一次地
The meeting is held yearly.
会议每年举行一次。

The yearly conference will be held next month.
年会下个月举行。
yearn(pt.: yearned, pp.: yearned, prp.: yearning)
v. 渴望,想念
He yearned to return to his native land.
他渴望回到故乡。

He yearned for a sight of the old, familiar faces.
他渴望一见那些熟悉的老面孔。
years
n. 年
The company doubled its size in nine years.
9年来这家公司的规模扩大了一倍。

It took years of hard work to speak good English.
讲一口流利的英语需要多年的刻苦操练。
yeast
n. 酵母
Yeast must be used in producing wine.
制酒时必须使用酵母菌。

Made light and high by yeast or other leaven.
发酵的用酵母或其它发酵剂使…轻而高
yell(pt.: yelled, pp.: yelled, prp.: yelling, pl.: yells)
v. 大叫
Don't yell at me!
别对我大喊大叫!

You don't have to yell; I can hear you.
你用不著喊, 我听得见.
yellow(pt.: yellowed, pp.: yellowed, prp.: yellowing, pl.: yellows)
a. 黄色的

n. 黄色
The leaves of the book had yellowed with age.
书页因年久而变黄。

The leaves turn yellow in autumn.
秋天时叶子变黄。
yes(pt.: yessed, pp.: yessed, prp.: yessing, pl.: yeses)
a. 是的

ad. 是,是的

v. 是
Answer with a plain "yes" if you agree with me.
如果你同意我的意见,就明白地回答“是”。

Yes, you're quite right.
是的,你很对。
yesterday
n.&ad. 昨天
He arrived yesterday.
他昨天到达的。

Yesterday was Friday.
昨天是星期五。
yet
ad. 还,仍然

conj. 然而
He hasn't done much yet.
他做的还不很多。

She is vain and foolish, and yet people like her.
她自负而愚蠢,然而人们喜欢她。
yield(pt.: yielded, pp.: yielded, prp.: yielding, pl.: yields)
n. 生产量,投资收益

v. 生产,屈服,投降,弯下去,凹下去
These trees gave a high yield of fruit this year.
这些果树今年获得了大丰收。

The soldiers had to yield.
士兵们被迫投降。
yoke(pt.: yoked, pp.: yoked, prp.: yoking, pl.: yoke)
n. 轭, 轭状物, 套, 束缚, 支配

v. 把...套上轭, 结合, 连接
His army never came under the yoke of invaders.
他的军队从来不向侵略者屈服。

The farmer was yoking his oxen to a plough.
农夫正在用轭把牛套到犁上。
yolk(pl.: yolks)
n. 蛋黄
The yolk is the yellow part in an egg.
蛋黄是鸡蛋中的黄色部分.

One of two spiral bands of tissue in an egg that connect the yolk to the lining membrane at either end of the shell.
卵黄系带鸡蛋内将蛋黄和蛋壳任一端的内膜连接的两个螺旋的带状组织之一
you
pron. 你,你们
You must all listen carefully.
你们都必须仔细听着。

How late are you open?
你们营业到几点?
young
a. 年轻的

n. 青年人
This young girl is my daughter.
这个年轻的女孩是我的女儿。

The young in our society need careand protection.
我们社会的年轻人需要受到关怀和爱护.
younger
n. 少年,儿童
He looks ten years younger.
他看起来年轻了10岁。

If I were ten years younger, I'd study harder.
要是我年轻10岁,我就要更用功学习。
youngster(pl.: youngsters)
n. 年青人,少年
"People, especially youngsters don't seem so polite these days."
"如今人们,尤其是年青人好象不那么讲礼貌了。"

It is hard for an old man to work as long as a youngster.
老年人要工作得和年轻伙子一样久是困难的。
your
pron. 你的,你们的
Your hands are dirty.
你的手很脏。

These are your books.
这些是你们的书。
yours
pron. 你的,你们的
This is our room, and yours is down the passage.
这是我们的房间,你们的在走廊的那一头。

His view of life is different from yours.
他的人生观与你的不同。
yourself(pl.: yourselves)
pron. 你自己
You and your sister said so yourselves.
你和你姐姐都这么说。

I believe that you can work out this problem by yourself.
我相信你自己能做出这道题的。
yourselves
pron. 你们自己
You two have only yourselves to blame.
你们俩只能怪自己。

Taken care of yourselves.
照顾你们自己。
youth(pl.: youths)
n. 年轻人,年轻
In his youth, he had shown great promise.
他在青少年时代就显得很有出息。

The youth of the country are being ignored by politicians.
这个国家的青年没有受到政治家的重视。
youthful
a. 年轻的
No one can remain youthful forever.
没有人能永保青春。
yuan(pl.: yuan)
元朝
Pay back the5,000 Yuan I loan you by today.
我借给你的5,000元,今天还我吧。

The buy rate of US dollar note be846 yuan per hundred dollar.
美元的买入价是100美元付864元人民币。
zap(pt.: zapped, pp.: zapped, prp.: zapping)
击溃
I really admire her she's so full of zap!
我真佩服她--精力那麽充沛!

Have you seen him zapping around town on his new motor bike?
你看见没看见他骑著自己的新摩托车在市区飞驰?
zeal
n. 热情,热忱
She shows great zeal for knowledge.
她表现出强烈的求知欲。

Zeal without knowledge is fire without light.
【谚】热情而无知,犹如无光之火。
zealous
a. 热心的,热情的
The zealous demonstrators were ignored by the media.
热情的示威游行者被新闻媒介忽视了。

The doctors were zealous in their efforts to ensure the survival of premature babies.
医生们在努力保证早产婴儿成活方面热情很高。
zebra(pl.: zebra)
n. 斑马
Seemingly everyone likes the zebra.
似乎每个人都喜欢斑马。

Related to, resembling, or characteristic of a zebra.
斑马的与斑马有关的、与斑马相似的或具有斑马特征的
zero(pt.: zeroed, pp.: zeroed, prp.: zeroing, pl.: zeros)
num.&n. 零
It was five below zero last night.
昨夜温度是零下五度。

His hope was reduced to zero.
他的希望化为乌有。
zest
n. 风味,强烈的兴味,风味
The element of risk gave (an) added zest to the adventure.
这种冒险成分更给探险活动平添几分乐趣.

Her zest for life is as great as ever.
她对生活的极大乐趣一如既往.
zigzag(pt.: zigzagged, pp.: zigzagged, prp.: zigzagging, pl.: zigzags)
n. 曲折,Z字形

a. 曲折的,锯齿形的

ad. 曲折地,成锯齿形地
There is a zigzag path in the garden.
花园里有一条之字形的小道。

The path zigzags up the hill.
这条小道向山顶蜿蜒而上。
zinc(pt.: zincked, pp.: zincked, prp.: zincking)
n. 锌
You should first put a small piece of zinc plate into the cup.
首先,要向杯子里放一小片锌板。

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
黄铜是铜和锌的合金。
zip(pt.: zipped, pp.: zipped, prp.: zipping, pl.: zips)
n. 拉练,飞射声
This dress fastens (up) (ie has buttons, a zip, etc) at the back.
这件连衣裙是在背後系扣的.

These new trains really zip along.
这些新列车行驶得可真快.
zipper
n. 拉链
暂无例句
zone(pt.: zoned, pp.: zoned, prp.: zoning, pl.: zones)
n. 地域,地带,地区
They escaped from the war zone.
他们逃出了交战区。

The Norwegians live in a comparatively cold zone.
挪威人生活在比较寒冷的地区。
zoo(pl.: zoos)
n. 动物园
My children cried out with glee when I said I would take them to the zoo.
当我说带孩子们去动物园时,他们高兴地喊叫起来。

The birth of a baby penguin in the zoo was widely reported.
动物园里小企鹅的出生受到了广泛的报道。
zoology
n. 动物学
The professorship of zoology is vacant and has been advertised.
动物学教授的职位空缺,已登广告徵聘。

The branch of zoology that deals with nematodes.
线虫学研究线虫的动物学分支
zoom(pt.: zoomed, pp.: zoomed, prp.: zooming)
n. 急速上升

v. 突然扩大,急速上升
Overnight trading caused share prices to zoom (up).
一夜的交投使股票价格直线上升.

The camera connection for the second camera do not provide power or pan, tilt and zoom control.
连着的另一台摄像机不带开关、扫视、俯仰、变焦和聚焦控制。