The doctor’s professional visit to Hintock House was
promptly1 repeated the next day and the next. He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title. On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this
conspicuous2 part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
“Oh — you hurt me!” she exclaimed one day.
He was peeling off the bit of plaster on her arm, under which the scrape had turned the color of an
unripe3 blackberry previous to vanishing altogether. “Wait a moment, then — I’ll damp it,” said Fitzpiers. He put his lips to the place and kept them there till the plaster came off easily. “It was at your request I put it on,” said he.
“I know it,” she replied. “Is that blue
vein4 still in my temple that used to show there? The scar must be just upon it. If the cut had been a little deeper it would have spilt my hot blood indeed!” Fitzpiers examined so closely that his breath touched her tenderly, at which their eyes rose to an encounter — hers showing themselves as deep and mysterious as interstellar space. She turned her face away suddenly. “Ah! none of that! none of that — I cannot coquet with you!” she cried. “Don’t suppose I consent to for one moment. Our poor, brief, youthful hour of love-making was too long ago to bear continuing now. It is as well that we should understand each other on that point before we go further.”
“Coquet! Nor I with you. As it was when I found the historic gloves, so it is now. I might have been and may be foolish; but I am no trifler. I naturally cannot forget that little space in which I flitted across the field of your vision in those days of the past, and the recollection opens up all sorts of imaginings.”
“Suppose my mother had not taken me away?” she murmured, her dreamy eyes resting on the swaying tip of a distant tree.
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promptly
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adv.及时地,敏捷地 |
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- He paid the money back promptly.他立即还了钱。
- She promptly seized the opportunity his absence gave her.她立即抓住了因他不在场给她创造的机会。
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conspicuous
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adj.明眼的,惹人注目的;炫耀的,摆阔气的 |
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- It is conspicuous that smoking is harmful to health.很明显,抽烟对健康有害。
- Its colouring makes it highly conspicuous.它的色彩使它非常惹人注目。
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unripe
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adj.未成熟的;n.未成熟 |
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- I was only ill once and that came of eating an unripe pear.我唯一一次生病是因为吃了未熟的梨。
- Half of the apples are unripe.一半的苹果不熟。
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vein
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n.血管,静脉;叶脉,纹理;情绪;vt.使成脉络 |
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- The girl is not in the vein for singing today.那女孩今天没有心情唱歌。
- The doctor injects glucose into the patient's vein.医生把葡萄糖注射入病人的静脉。
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incipient
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adj.起初的,发端的,初期的 |
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- The anxiety has been sharpened by the incipient mining boom.采矿业初期的蓬勃发展加剧了这种担忧。
- What we see then is an incipient global inflation.因此,我们看到的是初期阶段的全球通胀.
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pout
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v.撅嘴;绷脸;n.撅嘴;生气,不高兴 |
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- She looked at her lover with a pretentious pout.她看着恋人,故作不悦地撅着嘴。
- He whined and pouted when he did not get what he wanted.他要是没得到想要的东西就会发牢骚、撅嘴。
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retrospect
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n.回顾,追溯;v.回顾,回想,追溯 |
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- One's school life seems happier in retrospect than in reality.学校生活回忆起来显得比实际上要快乐。
- In retrospect,it's easy to see why we were wrong.回顾过去就很容易明白我们的错处了。
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luxurious
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adj.精美而昂贵的;豪华的 |
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- This is a luxurious car complete with air conditioning and telephone.这是一辆附有空调设备和电话的豪华轿车。
- The rich man lives in luxurious surroundings.这位富人生活在奢侈的环境中。
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alluring
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adj.吸引人的,迷人的 |
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- The life in a big city is alluring for the young people. 大都市的生活对年轻人颇具诱惑力。
- Lisette's large red mouth broke into a most alluring smile. 莉莎特的鲜红的大嘴露出了一副极为诱人的微笑。
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rumor
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n.谣言,谣传,传说 |
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- The rumor has been traced back to a bad man.那谣言经追查是个坏人造的。
- The rumor has taken air.谣言流传开了。
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passionate
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adj.热情的,热烈的,激昂的,易动情的,易怒的,性情暴躁的 |
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- He is said to be the most passionate man.据说他是最有激情的人。
- He is very passionate about the project.他对那个项目非常热心。
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abreast
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adv.并排地;跟上(时代)的步伐,与…并进地 |
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- She kept abreast with the flood of communications that had poured in.她及时回复如雪片般飞来的大批信件。
- We can't keep abreast of the developing situation unless we study harder.我们如果不加强学习,就会跟不上形势。
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lapsed
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adj.流失的,堕落的v.退步( lapse的过去式和过去分词 );陷入;倒退;丧失 |
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- He had lapsed into unconsciousness. 他陷入了昏迷状态。
- He soon lapsed into his previous bad habits. 他很快陷入以前的恶习中去。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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frivolous
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adj.轻薄的;轻率的 |
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- This is a frivolous way of attacking the problem.这是一种轻率敷衍的处理问题的方式。
- He spent a lot of his money on frivolous things.他在一些无聊的事上花了好多钱。
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erratic
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adj.古怪的,反复无常的,不稳定的 |
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- The old man had always been cranky and erratic.那老头儿性情古怪,反复无常。
- The erratic fluctuation of market prices is in consequence of unstable economy.经济波动致使市场物价忽起忽落。
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stifled
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(使)窒息, (使)窒闷( stifle的过去式和过去分词 ); 镇压,遏制; 堵 |
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- The gas stifled them. 煤气使他们窒息。
- The rebellion was stifled. 叛乱被镇压了。
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conflagration
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n.建筑物或森林大火 |
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- A conflagration in 1947 reduced 90 percent of the houses to ashes.1947年的一场大火,使90%的房屋化为灰烬。
- The light of that conflagration will fade away.这熊熊烈火会渐渐熄灭。
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fathomed
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理解…的真意( fathom的过去式和过去分词 ); 彻底了解; 弄清真相 |
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- I have not yet quite fathomed her meaning. 我当时还没有完全揣摸出她是什么意思。
- Have you fathomed out how to work the video yet? 你弄清楚如何操作录像机了吗?
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subtlety
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n.微妙,敏锐,精巧;微妙之处,细微的区别 |
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- He has shown enormous strength,great intelligence and great subtlety.他表现出充沛的精力、极大的智慧和高度的灵活性。
- The subtlety of his remarks was unnoticed by most of his audience.大多数听众都没有觉察到他讲话的微妙之处。
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steering
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n.操舵装置 |
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- He beat his hands on the steering wheel in frustration. 他沮丧地用手打了几下方向盘。
- Steering according to the wind, he also framed his words more amicably. 他真会看风使舵,口吻也马上变得温和了。
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dependants
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受赡养者,受扶养的家属( dependant的名词复数 ) |
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- The government has agreed to take only 150 refugees plus their dependants. 政府承诺只收留150 名难民及家属。
- There are approximately 12 million migrants with their dependants living in the EU countries. 大约有1200万流动工人带着家属居住在欧盟诸国。
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isolation
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n.隔离,孤立,分解,分离 |
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- The millionaire lived in complete isolation from the outside world.这位富翁过着与世隔绝的生活。
- He retired and lived in relative isolation.他退休后,生活比较孤寂。
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moodiness
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n.喜怒无常;喜怒无常,闷闷不乐;情绪 |
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- Common symptoms can include anxiety, moodiness and problems with sleep. 常见的症状包括焦虑、闷闷不乐和睡眠问题。 来自互联网
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intercept
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vt.拦截,截住,截击 |
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- His letter was intercepted by the Secret Service.他的信被特工处截获了。
- Gunmen intercepted him on his way to the airport.持枪歹徒在他去机场的路上截击了他。
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musing
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n. 沉思,冥想
adj. 沉思的, 冥想的
动词muse的现在分词形式 |
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- "At Tellson's banking-house at nine," he said, with a musing face. “九点在台尔森银行大厦见面,”他想道。 来自英汉文学 - 双城记
- She put the jacket away, and stood by musing a minute. 她把那件上衣放到一边,站着沉思了一会儿。
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prospects
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n.希望,前途(恒为复数) |
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- There is a mood of pessimism in the company about future job prospects. 公司中有一种对工作前景悲观的情绪。
- They are less sanguine about the company's long-term prospects. 他们对公司的远景不那么乐观。
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motive
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n.动机,目的;adv.发动的,运动的 |
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- The police could not find a motive for the murder.警察不能找到谋杀的动机。
- He had some motive in telling this fable.他讲这寓言故事是有用意的。
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fiery
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adj.燃烧着的,火红的;暴躁的;激烈的 |
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- She has fiery red hair.她有一头火红的头发。
- His fiery speech agitated the crowd.他热情洋溢的讲话激动了群众。
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overtly
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ad.公开地 |
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- There were some overtly erotic scenes in the film. 影片中有一些公开色情场面。
- Nietzsche rejected God's law and wrote some overtly blasphemous things. 尼采拒绝上帝的律法,并且写了一些渎神的作品。
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vivaciously
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adv.快活地;活泼地;愉快地 |
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- He describes his adventures vivaciously. 他兴奋地谈论着自己的冒险经历。 来自互联网
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solitary
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adj.孤独的,独立的,荒凉的;n.隐士 |
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- I am rather fond of a solitary stroll in the country.我颇喜欢在乡间独自徜徉。
- The castle rises in solitary splendour on the fringe of the desert.这座城堡巍然耸立在沙漠的边际,显得十分壮美。
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premium
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n.加付款;赠品;adj.高级的;售价高的 |
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- You have to pay a premium for express delivery.寄快递你得付额外费用。
- Fresh water was at a premium after the reservoir was contaminated.在水库被污染之后,清水便因稀而贵了。
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spoke
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n.(车轮的)辐条;轮辐;破坏某人的计划;阻挠某人的行动 v.讲,谈(speak的过去式);说;演说;从某种观点来说 |
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- They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.他们的轮辐螺帽是从我们公司获得的。
- The spokes of a wheel are the bars that connect the outer ring to the centre.辐条是轮子上连接外圈与中心的条棒。
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momentary
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adj.片刻的,瞬息的;短暂的 |
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- We are in momentary expectation of the arrival of you.我们无时无刻不在盼望你的到来。
- I caught a momentary glimpse of them.我瞥了他们一眼。
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faltering
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犹豫的,支吾的,蹒跚的 |
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- The economy shows no signs of faltering. 经济没有衰退的迹象。
- I canfeel my legs faltering. 我感到我的腿在颤抖。
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panes
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窗玻璃( pane的名词复数 ) |
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- The sun caught the panes and flashed back at him. 阳光照到窗玻璃上,又反射到他身上。
- The window-panes are dim with steam. 玻璃窗上蒙上了一层蒸汽。
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recesses
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n.壁凹( recess的名词复数 );(工作或业务活动的)中止或暂停期间;学校的课间休息;某物内部的凹形空间v.把某物放在墙壁的凹处( recess的第三人称单数 );将(墙)做成凹形,在(墙)上做壁龛;休息,休会,休庭 |
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- I could see the inmost recesses. 我能看见最深处。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- I had continually pushed my doubts to the darker recesses of my mind. 我一直把怀疑深深地隐藏在心中。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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exuding
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v.缓慢流出,渗出,分泌出( exude的现在分词 );流露出对(某物)的神态或感情 |
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- Water-soaked exuding spots occur in the bark near the growing shoot tips. 靠近生长着的稍皮内有水浸出点,使该处膨大。 来自辞典例句
- Leaders get into everyone's skin, exuding positive energy and optimism. 深入到员工们中间,向他们传递积极的活力和乐观精神。 来自互联网
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lichenous
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adj.青苔的 |
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- The tombstone was lichenous and crumbling. 墓碑长满了地衣,已在崩落。 来自辞典例句
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gale
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n.大风,强风,一阵闹声(尤指笑声等) |
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- We got our roof blown off in the gale last night.昨夜的大风把我们的房顶给掀掉了。
- According to the weather forecast,there will be a gale tomorrow.据气象台预报,明天有大风。
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entirely
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ad.全部地,完整地;完全地,彻底地 |
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- The fire was entirely caused by their neglect of duty. 那场火灾完全是由于他们失职而引起的。
- His life was entirely given up to the educational work. 他的一生统统献给了教育工作。
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crooking
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n.弯曲(木材等的缺陷)v.弯成钩形( crook的现在分词 ) |
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- Objective: Observe effect of complex therapy for patients with peritendinitis on the muscle tendon for crooking. 目的:观察综合疗法治疗屈指肌腱腱鞘炎疗效。 来自互联网
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foliage
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n.叶子,树叶,簇叶 |
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- The path was completely covered by the dense foliage.小路被树叶厚厚地盖了一层。
- Dark foliage clothes the hills.浓密的树叶覆盖着群山。
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dreary
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adj.令人沮丧的,沉闷的,单调乏味的 |
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- They live such dreary lives.他们的生活如此乏味。
- She was tired of hearing the same dreary tale of drunkenness and violence.她听够了那些关于酗酒和暴力的乏味故事。
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agonized
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v.使(极度)痛苦,折磨( agonize的过去式和过去分词 );苦斗;苦苦思索;感到极度痛苦 |
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- All the time they agonized and prayed. 他们一直在忍受痛苦并且祈祷。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- She agonized herself with the thought of her loss. 她念念不忘自己的损失,深深陷入痛苦之中。 来自辞典例句
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snails
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n.蜗牛;迟钝的人;蜗牛( snail的名词复数 ) |
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- I think I'll try the snails for lunch—I'm feeling adventurous today. 我想我午餐要尝一下蜗牛——我今天很想冒险。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Most snails have shells on their backs. 大多数蜗牛背上有壳。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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exhausted
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adj.极其疲惫的,精疲力尽的 |
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- It was a long haul home and we arrived exhausted.搬运回家的这段路程特别长,到家时我们已筋疲力尽。
- Jenny was exhausted by the hustle of city life.珍妮被城市生活的忙乱弄得筋疲力尽。
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stunted
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adj.矮小的;发育迟缓的 |
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- the stunted lives of children deprived of education 未受教育的孩子所过的局限生活
- But the landed oligarchy had stunted the country's democratic development for generations. 但是好几代以来土地寡头的统治阻碍了这个国家民主的发展。
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farce
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n.闹剧,笑剧,滑稽戏;胡闹 |
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- They played a shameful role in this farce.他们在这场闹剧中扮演了可耻的角色。
- The audience roared at the farce.闹剧使观众哄堂大笑。
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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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friendliness
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n.友谊,亲切,亲密 |
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- Behind the mask of friendliness,I know he really dislikes me.在友善的面具后面,我知道他其实并不喜欢我。
- His manner was a blend of friendliness and respect.他的态度友善且毕恭毕敬。
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conversed
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v.交谈,谈话( converse的过去式 ) |
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- I conversed with her on a certain problem. 我与她讨论某一问题。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- She was cheerful and polite, and conversed with me pleasantly. 她十分高兴,也很客气,而且愉快地同我交谈。 来自辞典例句
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irresolute
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adj.无决断的,优柔寡断的,踌躇不定的 |
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- Irresolute persons make poor victors.优柔寡断的人不会成为胜利者。
- His opponents were too irresolute to call his bluff.他的对手太优柔寡断,不敢接受挑战。
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rosy
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adj.美好的,乐观的,玫瑰色的 |
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- She got a new job and her life looks rosy.她找到一份新工作,生活看上去很美好。
- She always takes a rosy view of life.她总是对生活持乐观态度。
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garish
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adj.华丽而俗气的,华而不实的 |
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- This colour is bright but not garish.这颜色艳而不俗。
- They climbed the garish purple-carpeted stairs.他们登上铺着俗艳的紫色地毯的楼梯。
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adroitness
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- He showed similar adroitness and persistence in strategic arm control. 在战略武器方面,他显示出了同样的机敏和执著。 来自辞典例句
- He turned his large car with some adroitness and drove away. 他熟练地把他那辆大车子调了个头,开走了。 来自辞典例句
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dismal
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adj.阴沉的,凄凉的,令人忧郁的,差劲的 |
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- That is a rather dismal melody.那是一支相当忧郁的歌曲。
- My prospects of returning to a suitable job are dismal.我重新找到一个合适的工作岗位的希望很渺茫。
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rejuvenated
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更生的 |
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- He was rejuvenated by new hope. 新的希望又使他充满了活力。
- She looked rejuvenated after plastic surgery. 她做完整形手术后显得年轻了。
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nettled
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v.拿荨麻打,拿荨麻刺(nettle的过去式与过去分词形式) |
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- My remarks clearly nettled her. 我的话显然惹恼了她。
- He had been growing nettled before, but now he pulled himself together. 他刚才有些来火,但现在又恢复了常态。 来自英汉文学 - 金银岛
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chamber
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n.房间,寝室;会议厅;议院;会所 |
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- For many,the dentist's surgery remains a torture chamber.对许多人来说,牙医的治疗室一直是间受刑室。
- The chamber was ablaze with light.会议厅里灯火辉煌。
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opposition
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n.反对,敌对 |
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- The party leader is facing opposition in his own backyard.该党领袖在自己的党內遇到了反对。
- The police tried to break down the prisoner's opposition.警察设法制住了那个囚犯的反抗。
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misery
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n.痛苦,苦恼,苦难;悲惨的境遇,贫苦 |
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- Business depression usually causes misery among the working class.商业不景气常使工薪阶层受苦。
- He has rescued me from the mire of misery.他把我从苦海里救了出来。
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hilarity
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n.欢乐;热闹 |
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- The announcement was greeted with much hilarity and mirth.这一项宣布引起了热烈的欢呼声。
- Wine gives not light hilarity,but noisy merriment.酒不给人以轻松的欢乐,而给人以嚣嚷的狂欢。
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mingled
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混合,混入( mingle的过去式和过去分词 ); 混进,与…交往[联系] |
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- The sounds of laughter and singing mingled in the evening air. 笑声和歌声交织在夜空中。
- The man and the woman mingled as everyone started to relax. 当大家开始放松的时候,这一男一女就开始交往了。
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engendered
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v.产生(某形势或状况),造成,引起( engender的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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- The issue engendered controversy. 这个问题引起了争论。
- The meeting engendered several quarrels. 这次会议发生了几次争吵。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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champagne
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n.香槟酒;微黄色 |
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- There were two glasses of champagne on the tray.托盘里有两杯香槟酒。
- They sat there swilling champagne.他们坐在那里大喝香槟酒。
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