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Here stretch the downs, high and breezy and green, absolutely unchanged since those eventful days. A plough has never disturbed the turf, and the sod that was uppermost then is uppermost now. Here stood the camp; here are distinct traces of the banks thrown up for the horses of the
cavalry1, and spots where the midden-heaps lay are still to be observed. At night, when I walk across the lonely place, it is impossible to avoid hearing, amid the scourings of the wind over the grass-bents and thistles, the old
trumpet2 and
bugle3 calls, the
rattle4 of the halters; to help seeing rows of
spectral5 tents and the impedimenta of the soldiery. From within the canvases come guttural
syllables6 of foreign tongues, and broken songs of the fatherland; for they were mainly
regiments7 of the King’s German Legion that slept round the tent-poles hereabout at that time.
It was nearly ninety years ago. The British uniform of the period, with its immense epaulettes, queer cocked-hat, breeches, gaiters,
ponderous8 cartridge-box,
buckled9 shoes, and what not, would look strange and barbarous now. Ideas have changed; invention has followed invention. Soldiers were monumental objects then. A divinity still hedged kings here and there; and war was considered a glorious thing.
Secluded10 old manor-houses and hamlets lie in the ravines and hollows among these hills, where a stranger had hardly ever been seen till the King chose to take the baths yearly at the sea-side watering-place a few miles to the south; as a consequence of which
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cavalry
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n.骑兵;轻装甲部队 |
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- We were taken in flank by a troop of cavalry. 我们翼侧受到一队骑兵的袭击。
- The enemy cavalry rode our men down. 敌人的骑兵撞倒了我们的人。
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trumpet
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n.喇叭,喇叭声;v.吹喇叭,吹嘘 |
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- He plays the violin, but I play the trumpet.他拉提琴,我吹喇叭。
- The trumpet sounded for battle.战斗的号角吹响了。
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bugle
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n.军号,号角,喇叭;v.吹号,吹号召集 |
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- When he heard the bugle call, he caught up his gun and dashed out.他一听到军号声就抓起枪冲了出去。
- As the bugle sounded we ran to the sports ground and fell in.军号一响,我们就跑到运动场集合站队。
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rattle
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v.飞奔,碰响;激怒;n.碰撞声;拨浪鼓 |
参考例句: |
- The baby only shook the rattle and laughed and crowed.孩子只是摇着拨浪鼓,笑着叫着。
- She could hear the rattle of the teacups.她听见茶具叮当响。
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spectral
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adj.幽灵的,鬼魂的 |
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- At times he seems rather ordinary.At other times ethereal,perhaps even spectral.有时他好像很正常,有时又难以捉摸,甚至像个幽灵。
- She is compelling,spectral fascinating,an unforgettably unique performer.她极具吸引力,清幽如鬼魅,令人着迷,令人难忘,是个独具特色的演员。
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syllables
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n.音节( syllable的名词复数 ) |
参考例句: |
- a word with two syllables 双音节单词
- 'No. But I'll swear it was a name of two syllables.' “想不起。不过我可以发誓,它有两个音节。” 来自英汉文学 - 双城记
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regiments
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(军队的)团( regiment的名词复数 ); 大量的人或物 |
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- The three regiments are all under the command of you. 这三个团全归你节制。
- The town was garrisoned with two regiments. 该镇有两团士兵驻守。
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ponderous
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adj.沉重的,笨重的,(文章)冗长的 |
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- His steps were heavy and ponderous.他的步伐沉重缓慢。
- It was easy to underestimate him because of his occasionally ponderous manner.由于他偶尔现出的沉闷的姿态,很容易使人小看了他。
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buckled
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a. 有带扣的 |
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- She buckled her belt. 她扣上了腰带。
- The accident buckled the wheel of my bicycle. 我自行车的轮子在事故中弄弯了。
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secluded
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adj.与世隔绝的;隐退的;偏僻的v.使隔开,使隐退( seclude的过去式和过去分词) |
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- Some people like to strip themselves naked while they have a swim in a secluded place. 一些人当他们在隐蔽的地方游泳时,喜欢把衣服脱光。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- This charming cottage dates back to the 15th century and is as pretty as a picture, with its thatched roof and secluded garden. 这所美丽的村舍是15世纪时的建筑,有茅草房顶和宁静的花园,漂亮极了,简直和画上一样。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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battalions
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n.(陆军的)一营(大约有一千兵士)( battalion的名词复数 );协同作战的部队;军队;(组织在一起工作的)队伍 |
参考例句: |
- God is always on the side of the strongest battalions. 上帝总是帮助强者。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- Two battalions were disposed for an attack on the air base. 配置两个营的兵力进攻空军基地。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
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descended
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a.为...后裔的,出身于...的 |
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- A mood of melancholy descended on us. 一种悲伤的情绪袭上我们的心头。
- The path descended the hill in a series of zigzags. 小路呈连续的之字形顺着山坡蜿蜒而下。
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picturesque
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adj.美丽如画的,(语言)生动的,绘声绘色的 |
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- You can see the picturesque shores beside the river.在河边你可以看到景色如画的两岸。
- That was a picturesque phrase.那是一个形象化的说法。
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attentive
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adj.注意的,专心的;关心(别人)的,殷勤的 |
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- She was very attentive to her guests.她对客人招待得十分周到。
- The speaker likes to have an attentive audience.演讲者喜欢注意力集中的听众。
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auditor
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n.审计员,旁听着 |
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- The auditor was required to produce his working papers.那个审计员被要求提供其工作底稿。
- The auditor examines the accounts of all county officers and departments.审计员查对所有县官员及各部门的帐目。
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enjoined
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v.命令( enjoin的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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- The embezzler was severely punished and enjoined to kick back a portion of the stolen money each month. 贪污犯受到了严厉惩罚,并被责令每月退还部分赃款。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- She enjoined me strictly not to tell anyone else. 她严令我不准告诉其他任何人。 来自辞典例句
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narration
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n.讲述,叙述;故事;记叙体 |
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- The richness of his novel comes from his narration of it.他小说的丰富多采得益于他的叙述。
- Narration should become a basic approach to preschool education.叙事应是幼儿教育的基本途径。
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modesty
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n.谦逊,虚心,端庄,稳重,羞怯,朴素 |
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- Industry and modesty are the chief factors of his success.勤奋和谦虚是他成功的主要因素。
- As conceit makes one lag behind,so modesty helps one make progress.骄傲使人落后,谦虚使人进步。
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humility
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n.谦逊,谦恭 |
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- Humility often gains more than pride.谦逊往往比骄傲收益更多。
- His voice was still soft and filled with specious humility.他的声音还是那么温和,甚至有点谦卑。
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partially
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adv.部分地,从某些方面讲 |
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- The door was partially concealed by the drapes.门有一部分被门帘遮住了。
- The police managed to restore calm and the curfew was partially lifted.警方设法恢复了平静,宵禁部分解除。
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inflicting
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把…强加给,使承受,遭受( inflict的现在分词 ) |
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- He was charged with maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm. 他被控蓄意严重伤害他人身体。
- It's impossible to do research without inflicting some pain on animals. 搞研究不让动物遭点罪是不可能的。
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injustice
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n.非正义,不公正,不公平,侵犯(别人的)权利 |
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- They complained of injustice in the way they had been treated.他们抱怨受到不公平的对待。
- All his life he has been struggling against injustice.他一生都在与不公正现象作斗争。
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precisely
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adv.恰好,正好,精确地,细致地 |
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- It's precisely that sort of slick sales-talk that I mistrust.我不相信的正是那种油腔滑调的推销宣传。
- The man adjusted very precisely.那个人调得很准。
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alluded
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提及,暗指( allude的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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- In your remarks you alluded to a certain sinister design. 在你的谈话中,你提到了某个阴谋。
- She also alluded to her rival's past marital troubles. 她还影射了对手过去的婚姻问题。
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scudding
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n.刮面v.(尤指船、舰或云彩)笔直、高速而平稳地移动( scud的现在分词 ) |
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- Clouds were scudding across the sky. 云飞越天空。 来自辞典例句
- China Advertising Photo Market-Like a Rising Wind and Scudding Clouds. 中国广告图片市场:风起云涌。 来自互联网
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sickle
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n.镰刀 |
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- The gardener was swishing off the tops of weeds with a sickle.园丁正在用镰刀嗖嗖地割掉杂草的顶端。
- There is a picture of the sickle on the flag. 旗帜上有镰刀的图案。
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relaxation
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n.松弛,放松;休息;消遣;娱乐 |
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- The minister has consistently opposed any relaxation in the law.部长一向反对法律上的任何放宽。
- She listens to classical music for relaxation.她听古典音乐放松。
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yew
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n.紫杉属树木 |
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- The leaves of yew trees are poisonous to cattle.紫杉树叶会令牛中毒。
- All parts of the yew tree are poisonous,including the berries.紫杉的各个部分都有毒,包括浆果。
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quaint
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adj.古雅的,离奇有趣的,奇怪的 |
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- There were many small lanes in the quaint village.在这古香古色的村庄里,有很多小巷。
- They still keep some quaint old customs.他们仍然保留着一些稀奇古怪的旧风俗。
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attenuated
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v.(使)变细( attenuate的过去式和过去分词 );(使)变薄;(使)变小;减弱 |
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- an attenuated form of the virus 毒性已衰减的病毒
- You're a seraphic suggestion of attenuated thought . 你的思想是轻灵得如同天使一般的。 来自辞典例句
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solitude
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n. 孤独; 独居,荒僻之地,幽静的地方 |
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- People need a chance to reflect on spiritual matters in solitude. 人们需要独处的机会来反思精神上的事情。
- They searched for a place where they could live in solitude. 他们寻找一个可以过隐居生活的地方。
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seclusion
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n.隐遁,隔离 |
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- She liked to sunbathe in the seclusion of her own garden.她喜欢在自己僻静的花园里晒日光浴。
- I live very much in seclusion these days.这些天我过着几乎与世隔绝的生活。
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twilight
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n.暮光,黄昏;暮年,晚期,衰落时期 |
参考例句: |
- Twilight merged into darkness.夕阳的光辉融于黑暗中。
- Twilight was sweet with the smell of lilac and freshly turned earth.薄暮充满紫丁香和新翻耕的泥土的香味。
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grove
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n.林子,小树林,园林 |
参考例句: |
- On top of the hill was a grove of tall trees.山顶上一片高大的树林。
- The scent of lemons filled the grove.柠檬香味充满了小树林。
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meditation
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n.熟虑,(尤指宗教的)默想,沉思,(pl.)冥想录 |
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- This peaceful garden lends itself to meditation.这个恬静的花园适于冥想。
- I'm sorry to interrupt your meditation.很抱歉,我打断了你的沉思。
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relinquished
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交出,让给( relinquish的过去式和过去分词 ); 放弃 |
参考例句: |
- She has relinquished the post to her cousin, Sir Edward. 她把职位让给了表弟爱德华爵士。
- The small dog relinquished his bone to the big dog. 小狗把它的骨头让给那只大狗。
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nominal
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adj.名义上的;(金额、租金)微不足道的 |
参考例句: |
- The king was only the nominal head of the state. 国王只是这个国家名义上的元首。
- The charge of the box lunch was nominal.午餐盒饭收费很少。
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inadequate
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adj.(for,to)不充足的,不适当的 |
参考例句: |
- The supply is inadequate to meet the demand.供不应求。
- She was inadequate to the demands that were made on her.她还无力满足对她提出的各项要求。
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irritable
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adj.急躁的;过敏的;易怒的 |
参考例句: |
- He gets irritable when he's got toothache.他牙一疼就很容易发脾气。
- Our teacher is an irritable old lady.She gets angry easily.我们的老师是位脾气急躁的老太太。她很容易生气。
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lapse
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n.过失,流逝,失效,抛弃信仰,间隔;vi.堕落,停止,失效,流逝;vt.使失效 |
参考例句: |
- The incident was being seen as a serious security lapse.这一事故被看作是一次严重的安全疏忽。
- I had a lapse of memory.我记错了。
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rambles
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(无目的地)漫游( ramble的第三人称单数 ); (喻)漫谈; 扯淡; 长篇大论 |
参考例句: |
- He rambles in his talk. 他谈话时漫无中心。
- You will have such nice rambles on the moors. 你可以在旷野里好好地溜达溜达。
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abode
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n.住处,住所 |
参考例句: |
- It was ten months before my father discovered his abode.父亲花了十个月的功夫,才好不容易打听到他的住处。
- Welcome to our humble abode!欢迎光临寒舍!
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lodge
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v.临时住宿,寄宿,寄存,容纳;n.传达室,小旅馆 |
参考例句: |
- Is there anywhere that I can lodge in the village tonight?村里有我今晚过夜的地方吗?
- I shall lodge at the inn for two nights.我要在这家小店住两个晚上。
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thither
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adv.向那里;adj.在那边的,对岸的 |
参考例句: |
- He wandered hither and thither looking for a playmate.他逛来逛去找玩伴。
- He tramped hither and thither.他到处流浪。
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professed
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公开声称的,伪称的,已立誓信教的 |
参考例句: |
- These, at least, were their professed reasons for pulling out of the deal. 至少这些是他们自称退出这宗交易的理由。
- Her manner professed a gaiety that she did not feel. 她的神态显出一种她并未实际感受到的快乐。
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positively
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adv.明确地,断然,坚决地;实在,确实 |
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- She was positively glowing with happiness.她满脸幸福。
- The weather was positively poisonous.这天气着实讨厌。
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beheld
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v.看,注视( behold的过去式和过去分词 );瞧;看呀;(叙述中用于引出某人意外的出现)哎哟 |
参考例句: |
- His eyes had never beheld such opulence. 他从未见过这样的财富。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The soul beheld its features in the mirror of the passing moment. 灵魂在逝去的瞬间的镜子中看到了自己的模样。 来自英汉文学 - 红字
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sufficiently
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adv.足够地,充分地 |
参考例句: |
- It turned out he had not insured the house sufficiently.原来他没有给房屋投足保险。
- The new policy was sufficiently elastic to accommodate both views.新政策充分灵活地适用两种观点。
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inflamed
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adj.发炎的,红肿的v.(使)变红,发怒,过热( inflame的过去式和过去分词 ) |
参考例句: |
- His comments have inflamed teachers all over the country. 他的评论激怒了全国教师。
- Her joints are severely inflamed. 她的关节严重发炎。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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accomplished
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adj.有才艺的;有造诣的;达到了的 |
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- Thanks to your help,we accomplished the task ahead of schedule.亏得你们帮忙,我们才提前完成了任务。
- Removal of excess heat is accomplished by means of a radiator.通过散热器完成多余热量的排出。
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constrained
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adj.束缚的,节制的 |
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- The evidence was so compelling that he felt constrained to accept it. 证据是那样的令人折服,他觉得不得不接受。
- I feel constrained to write and ask for your forgiveness. 我不得不写信请你原谅。
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violation
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n.违反(行为),违背(行为),侵犯 |
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- He roared that was a violation of the rules.他大声说,那是违反规则的。
- He was fined 200 dollars for violation of traffic regulation.他因违反交通规则被罚款200美元。
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mere
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adj.纯粹的;仅仅,只不过 |
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- That is a mere repetition of what you said before.那不过是重复了你以前讲的话。
- It's a mere waste of time waiting any longer.再等下去纯粹是浪费时间。
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infringement
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n.违反;侵权 |
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- Infringement of this regulation would automatically rule you out of the championship.违背这一规则会被自动取消参加锦标赛的资格。
- The committee ruled that the US ban constituted an infringement of free trade.委员会裁定美国的禁令对自由贸易构成了侵犯
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pecuniary
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adj.金钱的;金钱上的 |
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- She denies obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception.她否认通过欺骗手段获得经济利益。
- 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。
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postponing
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v.延期,推迟( postpone的现在分词 ) |
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- He tried to gain time by postponing his decision. 他想以迟迟不作决定的手段来争取时间。 来自辞典例句
- I don't hold with the idea of postponing further discussion of the matter. 我不赞成推迟进一步讨论这件事的想法。 来自辞典例句
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promising
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adj.有希望的,有前途的 |
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- The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。
- We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。
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postponed
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vt.& vi.延期,缓办,(使)延迟vt.把…放在次要地位;[语]把…放在后面(或句尾)vi.(疟疾等)延缓发作(或复发) |
参考例句: |
- The trial was postponed indefinitely. 审讯无限期延迟。
- The game has already been postponed three times. 这场比赛已经三度延期了。
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sojourn
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v./n.旅居,寄居;逗留 |
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- It would be cruel to begrudge your sojourn among flowers and fields.如果嫉妒你逗留在鲜花与田野之间,那将是太不近人情的。
- I am already feeling better for my sojourn here.我在此逗留期间,觉得体力日渐恢复。
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uncertainty
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n.易变,靠不住,不确知,不确定的事物 |
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- Her comments will add to the uncertainty of the situation.她的批评将会使局势更加不稳定。
- After six weeks of uncertainty,the strain was beginning to take its toll.6个星期的忐忑不安后,压力开始产生影响了。
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dreariness
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沉寂,可怕,凄凉 |
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- The park wore an aspect of utter dreariness and ruin. 园地上好久没人收拾,一片荒凉。
- There in the melancholy, in the dreariness, Bertha found a bitter fascination. 在这里,在阴郁、倦怠之中,伯莎发现了一种刺痛人心的魅力。
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