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“亲爱的弟弟,我不相信你会这样。”
“是呀,我想你肯定不会相信。你比玛丽来得厚道。你能体谅缺乏经验的年轻人遇事顾虑重重。我生性谨慎,不愿匆匆忙忙地拿自己的幸福冒险。谁也不像我这样看重婚姻。我认为,能有个妻子的福气,正如诗人措辞谨慎的诗句所描写的那样:‘上天最后赐予的最好的礼物’。”①(译者注:①引自弥尔顿《失乐园》第五部第十九行。)
“你瞧,格兰特太太,他多会玩弄字眼,只要看看他嬉皮笑脸的样子。我跟你说吧,他真令人可憎——将军的教育把他宠坏了。”
“年轻人在婚姻问题上怎么说,”格兰特太太说,“我才不当回事儿呢。如果他们扬言不愿意结婚,我只是权当他们没找到合适的对象。”
格兰特博士笑哈哈地赞赏克劳福德小姐自己没有立意不结婚。
“噢!是呀,我丝毫不觉得结婚有什么不好意思的。我愿意让每个人都结婚,只要办得妥当。我不喜欢人们草率从事,不管什么人,什么时候结婚好,就什么时候结婚。”
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nominally
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在名义上,表面地; 应名儿 |
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- Dad, nominally a Methodist, entered Churches only for weddings and funerals. 爸名义上是卫理公会教徒,可只去教堂参加婚礼和葬礼。
- The company could not indicate a person even nominally responsible for staff training. 该公司甚至不能指出一个名义上负责职员培训的人。
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carving
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n.雕刻品,雕花 |
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- All the furniture in the room had much carving.房间里所有的家具上都有许多雕刻。
- He acquired the craft of wood carving in his native town.他在老家学会了木雕手艺。
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steward
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n.乘务员,服务员;看管人;膳食管理员 |
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- He's the steward of the club.他是这家俱乐部的管理员。
- He went around the world as a ship's steward.他当客船服务员,到过世界各地。
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fatigue
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n.疲劳,劳累 |
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- The old lady can't bear the fatigue of a long journey.这位老妇人不能忍受长途旅行的疲劳。
- I have got over my weakness and fatigue.我已从虚弱和疲劳中恢复过来了。
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exertion
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n.尽力,努力 |
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- We were sweating profusely from the exertion of moving the furniture.我们搬动家具大费气力,累得大汗淋漓。
- She was hot and breathless from the exertion of cycling uphill.由于用力骑车爬坡,她浑身发热。
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favourable
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adj.赞成的,称赞的,有利的,良好的,顺利的 |
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- The company will lend you money on very favourable terms.这家公司将以非常优惠的条件借钱给你。
- We found that most people are favourable to the idea.我们发现大多数人同意这个意见。
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catastrophe
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n.大灾难,大祸 |
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- I owe it to you that I survived the catastrophe.亏得你我才大难不死。
- This is a catastrophe beyond human control.这是一场人类无法控制的灾难。
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agitation
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n.搅动;搅拌;鼓动,煽动 |
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- Small shopkeepers carried on a long agitation against the big department stores.小店主们长期以来一直在煽动人们反对大型百货商店。
- These materials require constant agitation to keep them in suspension.这些药剂要经常搅动以保持悬浮状态。
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perfectly
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adv.完美地,无可非议地,彻底地 |
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- The witnesses were each perfectly certain of what they said.证人们个个对自己所说的话十分肯定。
- Everything that we're doing is all perfectly above board.我们做的每件事情都是光明正大的。
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accomplishments
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n.造诣;完成( accomplishment的名词复数 );技能;成绩;成就 |
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- It was one of the President's greatest accomplishments. 那是总统最伟大的成就之一。
- Among her accomplishments were sewing,cooking,playing the piano and dancing. 她的才能包括缝纫、烹调、弹钢琴和跳舞。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
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wasteful
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adj.(造成)浪费的,挥霍的 |
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- It is a shame to be so wasteful.这样浪费太可惜了。
- Duties have been reassigned to avoid wasteful duplication of work.为避免重复劳动浪费资源,任务已经重新分派。
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fully
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adv.完全地,全部地,彻底地;充分地 |
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- The doctor asked me to breathe in,then to breathe out fully.医生让我先吸气,然后全部呼出。
- They soon became fully integrated into the local community.他们很快就完全融入了当地人的圈子。
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belles
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n.美女( belle的名词复数 );最美的美女 |
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- Every girl in Atlanta was knee deep in men,even the plainest girls were carrying on like belles. 亚特兰大的女孩子个个都有许多男人追求,就连最不出色的也像美人一样被男人紧紧缠住。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Even lot of belles, remand me next the United States! 还要很多美女,然后把我送回美国! 来自互联网
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possessed
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adj.疯狂的;拥有的,占有的 |
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- He flew out of the room like a man possessed.他像着了魔似地猛然冲出房门。
- He behaved like someone possessed.他行为举止像是魔怔了。
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admiration
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n.钦佩,赞美,羡慕 |
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- He was lost in admiration of the beauty of the scene.他对风景之美赞不绝口。
- We have a great admiration for the gold medalists.我们对金牌获得者极为敬佩。
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enjoyment
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n.乐趣;享有;享用 |
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- Your company adds to the enjoyment of our visit. 有您的陪同,我们这次访问更加愉快了。
- After each joke the old man cackled his enjoyment.每逢讲完一个笑话,这老人就呵呵笑着表示他的高兴。
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honourable
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adj.可敬的;荣誉的,光荣的 |
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- I don't think I am worthy of such an honourable title.这样的光荣称号,我可担当不起。
- I hope to find an honourable way of settling difficulties.我希望设法找到一个体面的办法以摆脱困境。
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thoroughly
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adv.完全地,彻底地,十足地 |
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- The soil must be thoroughly turned over before planting.一定要先把土地深翻一遍再下种。
- The soldiers have been thoroughly instructed in the care of their weapons.士兵们都系统地接受过保护武器的训练。
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relished
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v.欣赏( relish的过去式和过去分词 );从…获得乐趣;渴望 |
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- The chaplain relished the privacy and isolation of his verdant surroundings. 牧师十分欣赏他那苍翠的环境所具有的幽雅恬静,与世隔绝的气氛。 来自辞典例句
- Dalleson relished the first portion of the work before him. 达尔生对眼前这工作的前半部分满有兴趣。 来自辞典例句
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avowedly
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adv.公然地 |
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- He was avowedly in the wrong. 他自认错了。 来自辞典例句
- Their policy has been avowedly marxist. 他们的政策被公开地宣称为马克思主义政策。 来自互联网
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tranquillity
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n. 平静, 安静 |
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- The phenomenon was so striking and disturbing that his philosophical tranquillity vanished. 这个令人惶惑不安的现象,扰乱了他的旷达宁静的心境。
- My value for domestic tranquillity should much exceed theirs. 我应该远比他们重视家庭的平静生活。
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embarrassments
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n.尴尬( embarrassment的名词复数 );难堪;局促不安;令人难堪或耻辱的事 |
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- But there have been many embarrassments along the way. 但是一路走来已经是窘境不断。 来自互联网
- The embarrassments don't stop there. 让人难受的事情还没完。 来自互联网
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pony
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adj.小型的;n.小马 |
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- His father gave him a pony as a Christmas present.他父亲给了他一匹小马驹作为圣诞礼物。
- They made him pony up the money he owed.他们逼他还债。
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situated
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adj.坐落在...的,处于某种境地的 |
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- The village is situated at the margin of a forest.村子位于森林的边缘。
- She is awkwardly situated.她的处境困难。
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resolute
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adj.坚决的,果敢的 |
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- He was resolute in carrying out his plan.他坚决地实行他的计划。
- The Egyptians offered resolute resistance to the aggressors.埃及人对侵略者作出坚决的反抗。
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improper
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adj.不适当的,不合适的,不正确的,不合礼仪的 |
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- Short trousers are improper at a dance.舞会上穿短裤不成体统。
- Laughing and joking are improper at a funeral.葬礼时大笑和开玩笑是不合适的。
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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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displeased
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a.不快的 |
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- The old man was displeased and darted an angry look at me. 老人不高兴了,瞪了我一眼。
- He was displeased about the whole affair. 他对整个事情感到很不高兴。
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determined
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adj.坚定的;有决心的 |
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- I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
- He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。
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proceeding
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n.行动,进行,(pl.)会议录,学报 |
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- This train is now proceeding from Paris to London.这次列车从巴黎开往伦敦。
- The work is proceeding briskly.工作很有生气地进展着。
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obviate
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v.除去,排除,避免,预防 |
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- Improved public transportation would obviate the need tor everyone to have their own car.公共交通的改善消除了每人都要有车的必要性。
- This deferral would obviate pressure on the rouble exchange rate.这一延期将消除卢布汇率面临的压力。
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procure
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vt.获得,取得,促成;vi.拉皮条 |
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- Can you procure some specimens for me?你能替我弄到一些标本吗?
- I'll try my best to procure you that original French novel.我将尽全力给你搞到那本原版法国小说。
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immediate
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adj.立即的;直接的,最接近的;紧靠的 |
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- His immediate neighbours felt it their duty to call.他的近邻认为他们有责任去拜访。
- We declared ourselves for the immediate convocation of the meeting.我们主张立即召开这个会议。
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mare
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n.母马,母驴 |
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- The mare has just thrown a foal in the stable.那匹母马刚刚在马厩里产下了一只小马驹。
- The mare foundered under the heavy load and collapsed in the road.那母马因负载过重而倒在路上。
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gratitude
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adj.感激,感谢 |
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- I have expressed the depth of my gratitude to him.我向他表示了深切的谢意。
- She could not help her tears of gratitude rolling down her face.她感激的泪珠禁不住沿着面颊流了下来。
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confiding
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adj.相信人的,易于相信的v.吐露(秘密,心事等)( confide的现在分词 );(向某人)吐露(隐私、秘密等) |
参考例句: |
- The girl is of a confiding nature. 这女孩具有轻信别人的性格。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- Celia, though confiding her opinion only to Andrew, disagreed. 西莉亚却不这么看,尽管她只向安德鲁吐露过。 来自辞典例句
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prospect
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n.前景,前途;景色,视野 |
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- This state of things holds out a cheerful prospect.事态呈现出可喜的前景。
- The prospect became more evident.前景变得更加明朗了。
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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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presentiments
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n.(对不祥事物的)预感( presentiment的名词复数 ) |
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- His presentiments of what the future holds for all are plainly not cheering. 则是应和了很多美国人的种种担心,他对各方未来的预感显然是不令人振奋的。 来自互联网
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eldest
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adj.最年长的,最年老的 |
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- The King's eldest son is the heir to the throne.国王的长子是王位的继承人。
- The castle and the land are entailed on the eldest son.城堡和土地限定由长子继承。
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zealous
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adj.狂热的,热心的 |
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- She made zealous efforts to clean up the classroom.她非常热心地努力清扫教室。
- She is a zealous supporter of our cause.她是我们事业的热心支持者。
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intimacy
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n.熟悉,亲密,密切关系,亲昵的言行 |
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- His claims to an intimacy with the President are somewhat exaggerated.他声称自己与总统关系密切,这有点言过其实。
- I wish there were a rule book for intimacy.我希望能有个关于亲密的规则。
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amiable
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adj.和蔼可亲的,友善的,亲切的 |
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- She was a very kind and amiable old woman.她是个善良和气的老太太。
- We have a very amiable companionship.我们之间存在一种友好的关系。
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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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justified
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a.正当的,有理的 |
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- She felt fully justified in asking for her money back. 她认为有充分的理由要求退款。
- The prisoner has certainly justified his claims by his actions. 那个囚犯确实已用自己的行动表明他的要求是正当的。
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expediency
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n.适宜;方便;合算;利己 |
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- The government is torn between principle and expediency. 政府在原则与权宜之间难于抉择。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- It was difficult to strike the right balance between justice and expediency. 在公正与私利之间很难两全。 来自辞典例句
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intercourse
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n.性交;交流,交往,交际 |
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- The magazine becomes a cultural medium of intercourse between the two peoples.该杂志成为两民族间文化交流的媒介。
- There was close intercourse between them.他们过往很密。
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secrecy
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n.秘密,保密,隐蔽 |
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- All the researchers on the project are sworn to secrecy.该项目的所有研究人员都按要求起誓保守秘密。
- Complete secrecy surrounded the meeting.会议在绝对机密的环境中进行。
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advantageous
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adj.有利的;有帮助的 |
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- Injections of vitamin C are obviously advantageous.注射维生素C显然是有利的。
- You're in a very advantageous position.你处于非常有利的地位。
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hearty
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adj.热情友好的;衷心的;尽情的,纵情的 |
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- After work they made a hearty meal in the worker's canteen.工作完了,他们在工人食堂饱餐了一顿。
- We accorded him a hearty welcome.我们给他热忱的欢迎。
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concurrence
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n.同意;并发 |
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- There is a concurrence of opinion between them.他们的想法一致。
- The concurrence of their disappearances had to be more than coincidental.他们同时失踪肯定不仅仅是巧合。
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adverse
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adj.不利的;有害的;敌对的,不友好的 |
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- He is adverse to going abroad.他反对出国。
- The improper use of medicine could lead to severe adverse reactions.用药不当会产生严重的不良反应。
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expedient
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adj.有用的,有利的;n.紧急的办法,权宜之计 |
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- The government found it expedient to relax censorship a little.政府发现略微放宽审查是可取的。
- Every kind of expedient was devised by our friends.我们的朋友想出了各种各样的应急办法。
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sitting-room
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n.(BrE)客厅,起居室 |
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- The sitting-room is clean.起居室很清洁。
- Each villa has a separate sitting-room.每栋别墅都有一间独立的起居室。
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apprehensions
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疑惧 |
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- He stood in a mixture of desire and apprehensions. 他怀着渴望和恐惧交加的心情伫立着。
- But subsequent cases have removed many of these apprehensions. 然而,随后的案例又消除了许多类似的忧虑。
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abode
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n.住处,住所 |
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- 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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rusticity
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n.乡村的特点、风格或气息 |
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- He was ashamed of his own rusticity in that distinguished company. 在那伙人当中他因自己粗俗而惭愧。 来自辞典例句
- There is an important difference between rusticity and urbanity. 朴实和文雅之间有很大的差别。 来自互联网
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commodious
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adj.宽敞的;使用方便的 |
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- It was a commodious and a diverting life.这是一种自由自在,令人赏心悦目的生活。
- Their habitation was not merely respectable and commodious,but even dignified and imposing.他们的居所既宽敞舒适又尊严气派。
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remarkably
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ad.不同寻常地,相当地 |
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- I thought she was remarkably restrained in the circumstances. 我认为她在那种情况下非常克制。
- He made a remarkably swift recovery. 他康复得相当快。
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countenance
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n.脸色,面容;面部表情;vt.支持,赞同 |
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- At the sight of this photograph he changed his countenance.他一看见这张照片脸色就变了。
- I made a fierce countenance as if I would eat him alive.我脸色恶狠狠地,仿佛要把他活生生地吞下去。
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fixed
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adj.固定的,不变的,准备好的;(计算机)固定的 |
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- Have you two fixed on a date for the wedding yet?你们俩选定婚期了吗?
- Once the aim is fixed,we should not change it arbitrarily.目标一旦确定,我们就不应该随意改变。
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elegance
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n.优雅;优美,雅致;精致,巧妙 |
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- The furnishings in the room imparted an air of elegance.这个房间的家具带给这房间一种优雅的气氛。
- John has been known for his sartorial elegance.约翰因为衣着讲究而出名。
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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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allied
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adj.协约国的;同盟国的 |
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- Britain was allied with the United States many times in history.历史上英国曾多次与美国结盟。
- Allied forces sustained heavy losses in the first few weeks of the campaign.同盟国在最初几周内遭受了巨大的损失。
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coax
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v.哄诱,劝诱,用诱哄得到,诱取 |
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- I had to coax the information out of him.我得用好话套出他掌握的情况。
- He tried to coax the secret from me.他试图哄骗我说出秘方。
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flirt
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v.调情,挑逗,调戏;n.调情者,卖俏者 |
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- He used to flirt with every girl he met.过去他总是看到一个姑娘便跟她调情。
- He watched the stranger flirt with his girlfriend and got fighting mad.看着那个陌生人和他女朋友调情,他都要抓狂了。
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unwilling
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adj.不情愿的 |
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- The natives were unwilling to be bent by colonial power.土著居民不愿受殖民势力的摆布。
- His tightfisted employer was unwilling to give him a raise.他那吝啬的雇主不肯给他加薪。
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blessing
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n.祈神赐福;祷告;祝福,祝愿 |
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- The blessing was said in Hebrew.祷告用了希伯来语。
- A double blessing has descended upon the house.双喜临门。
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discreet
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adj.(言行)谨慎的;慎重的;有判断力的 |
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- He is very discreet in giving his opinions.发表意见他十分慎重。
- It wasn't discreet of you to ring me up at the office.你打电话到我办公室真是太鲁莽了。
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profess
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v.声称,冒称,以...为业,正式接受入教,表明信仰 |
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- I profess that I was surprised at the news.我承认这消息使我惊讶。
- What religion does he profess?他信仰哪种宗教?
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