Roubaud, on entering the room, placed the loaf, the paté, and the bottle of white wine on the table. But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had
crammed1 the stove with such a quantity of
cinders2 that the heat was
stifling3, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.
This occurred in the
Impasse4 d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty
dwelling5, where the Western Railway Company
lodged6 some of their staff. The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad
trench8 cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to
abruptly10 open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm,
penetrated11 by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.
Opposite, in the sunny
haze12, the houses in the
Rue13 de Rome became confused, fading lightly into distance. On the left
gaped14 the gigantic porches of the iron marquees, with their smoky glass. That of the main lines on which the eye looked down, appeared immense. It was separated from those of Argenteuil, Versailles, and the Ceinture railway, which were smaller, by the buildings set apart for[Pg 2] the post-office, and for heating water to fill the foot-warmers. To the right the trench was
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crammed
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adj.塞满的,挤满的;大口地吃;快速贪婪地吃v.把…塞满;填入;临时抱佛脚( cram的过去式) |
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- He crammed eight people into his car. 他往他的车里硬塞进八个人。
- All the shelves were crammed with books. 所有的架子上都堆满了书。
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cinders
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n.煤渣( cinder的名词复数 );炭渣;煤渣路;煤渣跑道 |
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- This material is variously termed ash, clinker, cinders or slag. 这种材料有不同的名称,如灰、炉渣、煤渣或矿渣。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Rake out the cinders before you start a new fire. 在重新点火前先把煤渣耙出来。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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stifling
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a.令人窒息的 |
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- The weather is stifling. It looks like rain. 今天太闷热,光景是要下雨。
- We were stifling in that hot room with all the windows closed. 我们在那间关着窗户的热屋子里,简直透不过气来。
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impasse
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n.僵局;死路 |
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- The government had reached an impasse.政府陷入绝境。
- Negotiations seemed to have reached an impasse.谈判似乎已经陷入僵局。
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dwelling
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n.住宅,住所,寓所 |
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- Those two men are dwelling with us.那两个人跟我们住在一起。
- He occupies a three-story dwelling place on the Park Street.他在派克街上有一幢3层楼的寓所。
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lodged
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v.存放( lodge的过去式和过去分词 );暂住;埋入;(权利、权威等)归属 |
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- The certificate will have to be lodged at the registry. 证书必须存放在登记处。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Our neighbours lodged a complaint against us with the police. 我们的邻居向警方控告我们。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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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 |
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- 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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trench
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n./v.(挖)沟,(挖)战壕 |
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- The soldiers recaptured their trench.兵士夺回了战壕。
- The troops received orders to trench the outpost.部队接到命令在前哨周围筑壕加强防卫。
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abrupt
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adj.突然的,意外的;唐突的,鲁莽的 |
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- The river takes an abrupt bend to the west.这河突然向西转弯。
- His abrupt reply hurt our feelings.他粗鲁的回答伤了我们的感情。
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abruptly
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adv.突然地,出其不意地 |
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- He gestured abruptly for Virginia to get in the car.他粗鲁地示意弗吉尼亚上车。
- I was abruptly notified that a half-hour speech was expected of me.我突然被通知要讲半个小时的话。
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penetrated
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adj. 击穿的,鞭辟入里的
动词penetrate的过去式和过去分词形式 |
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- The knife had penetrated his chest. 刀子刺入了他的胸膛。
- They penetrated into territory where no man had ever gone before. 他们已进入先前没人去过的地区。
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haze
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n.霾,烟雾;懵懂,迷糊;vi.(over)变模糊 |
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- I couldn't see her through the haze of smoke.在烟雾弥漫中,我看不见她。
- He often lives in a haze of whisky.他常常是在威士忌的懵懂醉意中度过的。
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rue
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n.懊悔,芸香,后悔;v.后悔,悲伤,懊悔 |
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- You'll rue having failed in the examination.你会悔恨考试失败。
- You're going to rue this the longest day that you live.你要终身悔恨不尽呢。
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gaped
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v.目瞪口呆地凝视( gape的过去式和过去分词 );张开,张大 |
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- A huge chasm gaped before them. 他们面前有个巨大的裂痕。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The front door was missing. A hole gaped in the roof. 前门不翼而飞,屋顶豁开了一个洞。 来自辞典例句
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severed
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v.切断,断绝( sever的过去式和过去分词 );断,裂 |
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- The doctor said I'd severed a vessel in my leg. 医生说我割断了腿上的一根血管。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- We have severed diplomatic relations with that country. 我们与那个国家断绝了外交关系。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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deviated
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v.偏离,越轨( deviate的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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- On this occasion the plane deviated from its usual flight path. 这一次那架飞机偏离了正常的航线。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- His statements sometimes deviated from the truth. 他的陈述有时偏离事实。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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encumbering
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v.妨碍,阻碍,拖累( encumber的现在分词 ) |
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- She had helped Mr. Gryce to bestow his encumbering properties beneath the table. 她帮着古莱斯先生把他那些乱堆着的提包安置在桌子底下。 来自辞典例句
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animated
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adj.生气勃勃的,活跃的,愉快的 |
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- His observations gave rise to an animated and lively discussion.他的言论引起了一场气氛热烈而活跃的讨论。
- We had an animated discussion over current events last evening.昨天晚上我们热烈地讨论时事。
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bustling
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adj.喧闹的 |
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- The market was bustling with life. 市场上生机勃勃。
- This district is getting more and more prosperous and bustling. 这一带越来越繁华了。
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devouring
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吞没( devour的现在分词 ); 耗尽; 津津有味地看; 狼吞虎咽地吃光 |
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- The hungry boy was devouring his dinner. 那饥饿的孩子狼吞虎咽地吃饭。
- He is devouring novel after novel. 他一味贪看小说。
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ascended
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v.上升,攀登( ascend的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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- He has ascended into heaven. 他已经升入了天堂。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The climbers slowly ascended the mountain. 爬山运动员慢慢地登上了这座山。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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resounded
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v.(指声音等)回荡于某处( resound的过去式和过去分词 );产生回响;(指某处)回荡着声音 |
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- Laughter resounded through the house. 笑声在屋里回荡。
- The echo resounded back to us. 回声传回到我们的耳中。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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hissing
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n. 发嘶嘶声, 蔑视
动词hiss的现在分词形式 |
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- The steam escaped with a loud hissing noise. 蒸汽大声地嘶嘶冒了出来。
- His ears were still hissing with the rustle of the leaves. 他耳朵里还听得萨萨萨的声音和屑索屑索的怪声。 来自汉英文学 - 春蚕
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deafening
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adj. 振耳欲聋的, 极喧闹的
动词deafen的现在分词形式 |
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- The noise of the siren was deafening her. 汽笛声震得她耳朵都快聋了。
- The noise of the machine was deafening. 机器的轰鸣声震耳欲聋。
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muffled
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adj.(声音)被隔的;听不太清的;(衣服)裹严的;蒙住的v.压抑,捂住( muffle的过去式和过去分词 );用厚厚的衣帽包着(自己) |
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- muffled voices from the next room 从隔壁房间里传来的沉闷声音
- There was a muffled explosion somewhere on their right. 在他们的右面什么地方有一声沉闷的爆炸声。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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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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distinguished
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adj.卓越的,杰出的,著名的 |
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- Elephants are distinguished from other animals by their long noses.大象以其长长的鼻子显示出与其他动物的不同。
- A banquet was given in honor of the distinguished guests.宴会是为了向贵宾们致敬而举行的。
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vice
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n.坏事;恶习;[pl.]台钳,老虎钳;adj.副的 |
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- He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
- They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。
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tranquil
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adj. 安静的, 宁静的, 稳定的, 不变的 |
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- The boy disturbed the tranquil surface of the pond with a stick. 那男孩用棍子打破了平静的池面。
- The tranquil beauty of the village scenery is unique. 这乡村景色的宁静是绝无仅有的。
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worthy
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adj.(of)值得的,配得上的;有价值的 |
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- I did not esteem him to be worthy of trust.我认为他不值得信赖。
- There occurred nothing that was worthy to be mentioned.没有值得一提的事发生。
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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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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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sonorous
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adj.响亮的,回响的;adv.圆润低沉地;感人地;n.感人,堂皇 |
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- The sonorous voice of the speaker echoed round the room.那位演讲人洪亮的声音在室内回荡。
- He has a deep sonorous voice.他的声音深沉而洪亮。
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thumping
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adj.重大的,巨大的;重击的;尺码大的;极好的adv.极端地;非常地v.重击(thump的现在分词);狠打;怦怦地跳;全力支持 |
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- Her heart was thumping with emotion. 她激动得心怦怦直跳。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- He was thumping the keys of the piano. 他用力弹钢琴。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
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rim
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n.(圆物的)边,轮缘;边界 |
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- The water was even with the rim of the basin.盆里的水与盆边平齐了。
- She looked at him over the rim of her glass.她的目光越过玻璃杯的边沿看着他。
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flakes
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小薄片( flake的名词复数 ); (尤指)碎片; 雪花; 古怪的人 |
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- It's snowing in great flakes. 天下着鹅毛大雪。
- It is snowing in great flakes. 正值大雪纷飞。
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standing
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n.持续,地位;adj.永久的,不动的,直立的,不流动的 |
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- After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
- They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。
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walnut
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n.胡桃,胡桃木,胡桃色,茶色 |
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- Walnut is a local specialty here.核桃是此地的土特产。
- The stool comes in several sizes in walnut or mahogany.凳子有几种尺寸,材质分胡桃木和红木两种。
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linen
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n.亚麻布,亚麻线,亚麻制品;adj.亚麻布制的,亚麻的 |
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- The worker is starching the linen.这名工人正在给亚麻布上浆。
- Fine linen and cotton fabrics were known as well as wool.精细的亚麻织品和棉织品像羊毛一样闻名遐迩。
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peal
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n.钟声;v.鸣响 |
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- The bells of the cathedral rang out their loud peal.大教堂响起了响亮的钟声。
- A sudden peal of thunder leaves no time to cover the ears.迅雷不及掩耳。
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sardines
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n. 沙丁鱼 |
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- The young of some kinds of herring are canned as sardines. 有些种类的鲱鱼幼鱼可制成罐头。
- Sardines can be eaten fresh but are often preserved in tins. 沙丁鱼可以吃新鲜的,但常常是装听的。
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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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verging
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接近,逼近(verge的现在分词形式) |
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- He vowed understanding, verging on sympathy, for our approach. 他宣称对我们提出的做法很理解,而且近乎同情。
- He's verging on 80 now and needs constant attention. 他已近80岁,需要侍候左右。
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eyebrows
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眉毛( eyebrow的名词复数 ) |
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- Eyebrows stop sweat from coming down into the eyes. 眉毛挡住汗水使其不能流进眼睛。
- His eyebrows project noticeably. 他的眉毛特别突出。
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jealousy
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n.妒忌,嫉妒,猜忌 |
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- Some women have a disposition to jealousy.有些女人生性爱妒忌。
- I can't support your jealousy any longer.我再也无法忍受你的嫉妒了。
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lodging
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n.寄宿,住所;(大学生的)校外宿舍 |
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- The bill is inclusive of the food and lodging. 账单包括吃、住费用。
- Where can you find lodging for the night? 你今晚在哪里借宿?
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trifling
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adj.微不足道的;没什么价值的 |
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- They quarreled over a trifling matter.他们为这种微不足道的事情争吵。
- So far Europe has no doubt, gained a real conveniency,though surely a very trifling one.直到现在为止,欧洲无疑地已经获得了实在的便利,不过那确是一种微不足道的便利。
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previously
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adv.以前,先前(地) |
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- The bicycle tyre blew out at a previously damaged point.自行车胎在以前损坏过的地方又爆开了。
- Let me digress for a moment and explain what had happened previously.让我岔开一会儿,解释原先发生了什么。
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guardian
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n.监护人;守卫者,保护者 |
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- The form must be signed by the child's parents or guardian. 这张表格须由孩子的家长或监护人签字。
- The press is a guardian of the public weal. 报刊是公共福利的卫护者。
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innate
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adj.天生的,固有的,天赋的 |
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- You obviously have an innate talent for music.你显然有天生的音乐才能。
- Correct ideas are not innate in the mind.人的正确思想不是自己头脑中固有的。
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wedded
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adj.正式结婚的;渴望…的,执著于…的v.嫁,娶,(与…)结婚( wed的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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- She's wedded to her job. 她专心致志于工作。
- I was invited over by the newly wedded couple for a meal. 我被那对新婚夫妇请去吃饭。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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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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straightforward
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adj.正直的,坦率的;易懂的,简单的 |
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- A straightforward talk is better than a flowery speech.巧言不如直说。
- I must insist on your giving me a straightforward answer.我一定要你给我一个直截了当的回答。
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promotion
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n.提升,晋级;促销,宣传 |
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- The teacher conferred with the principal about Dick's promotion.教师与校长商谈了迪克的升级问题。
- The clerk was given a promotion and an increase in salary.那个职员升了级,加了薪。
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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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audacity
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n.大胆,卤莽,无礼 |
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- He had the audacity to ask for an increase in salary.他竟然厚着脸皮要求增加薪水。
- He had the audacity to pick pockets in broad daylight.他竟敢在光天化日之下掏包。
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levity
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n.轻率,轻浮,不稳定,多变 |
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- His remarks injected a note of levity into the proceedings.他的话将一丝轻率带入了议事过程中。
- At the time,Arnold had disapproved of such levity.那时候的阿诺德对这种轻浮行为很看不惯。
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clenched
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v.紧握,抓紧,咬紧( clench的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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- He clenched his fists in anger. 他愤怒地攥紧了拳头。
- She clenched her hands in her lap to hide their trembling. 她攥紧双手放在腿上,以掩饰其颤抖。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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brute
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n.野兽,兽性 |
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- The aggressor troops are not many degrees removed from the brute.侵略军简直象一群野兽。
- That dog is a dangerous brute.It bites people.那条狗是危险的畜牲,它咬人。
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joyful
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adj.欢乐的,令人欢欣的 |
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- She was joyful of her good result of the scientific experiments.她为自己的科学实验取得好成果而高兴。
- They were singing and dancing to celebrate this joyful occasion.他们唱着、跳着庆祝这令人欢乐的时刻。
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lustre
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n.光亮,光泽;荣誉 |
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- The sun was shining with uncommon lustre.太阳放射出异常的光彩。
- A good name keeps its lustre in the dark.一个好的名誉在黑暗中也保持它的光辉。
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supple
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adj.柔软的,易弯的,逢迎的,顺从的,灵活的;vt.使柔软,使柔顺,使顺从;vi.变柔软,变柔顺 |
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- She gets along well with people because of her supple nature.她与大家相处很好,因为她的天性柔和。
- He admired the graceful and supple movements of the dancers.他赞扬了舞蹈演员优雅灵巧的舞姿。
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peculiarity
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n.独特性,特色;特殊的东西;怪癖 |
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- Each country has its own peculiarity.每个国家都有自己的独特之处。
- The peculiarity of this shop is its day and nigth service.这家商店的特点是昼夜服务。
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raven
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n.渡鸟,乌鸦;adj.乌亮的 |
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- We know the raven will never leave the man's room.我们知道了乌鸦再也不会离开那个男人的房间。
- Her charming face was framed with raven hair.她迷人的脸上垂落着乌亮的黑发。
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wan
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(wide area network)广域网 |
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- The shared connection can be an Ethernet,wireless LAN,or wireless WAN connection.提供共享的网络连接可以是以太网、无线局域网或无线广域网。
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delightful
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adj.令人高兴的,使人快乐的 |
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- We had a delightful time by the seashore last Sunday.上星期天我们在海滨玩得真痛快。
- Peter played a delightful melody on his flute.彼得用笛子吹奏了一支欢快的曲子。
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sincerity
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n.真诚,诚意;真实 |
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- His sincerity added much more authority to the story.他的真诚更增加了故事的说服力。
- He tried hard to satisfy me of his sincerity.他竭力让我了解他的诚意。
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candid
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adj.公正的,正直的;坦率的 |
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- I cannot but hope the candid reader will give some allowance for it.我只有希望公正的读者多少包涵一些。
- He is quite candid with his friends.他对朋友相当坦诚。
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passionately
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ad.热烈地,激烈地 |
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- She could hate as passionately as she could love. 她能恨得咬牙切齿,也能爱得一往情深。
- He was passionately addicted to pop music. 他酷爱流行音乐。
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awakened
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v.(使)醒( awaken的过去式和过去分词 );(使)觉醒;弄醒;(使)意识到 |
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- She awakened to the sound of birds singing. 她醒来听到鸟的叫声。
- The public has been awakened to the full horror of the situation. 公众完全意识到了这一状况的可怕程度。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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awaken
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vi.醒,觉醒;vt.唤醒,使觉醒,唤起,激起 |
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- Old people awaken early in the morning.老年人早晨醒得早。
- Please awaken me at six.请于六点叫醒我。
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ransacked
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v.彻底搜查( ransack的过去式和过去分词 );抢劫,掠夺 |
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- The house had been ransacked by burglars. 这房子遭到了盗贼的洗劫。
- The house had been ransacked of all that was worth anything. 屋子里所有值钱的东西都被抢去了。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
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exclamation
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n.感叹号,惊呼,惊叹词 |
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- He could not restrain an exclamation of approval.他禁不住喝一声采。
- The author used three exclamation marks at the end of the last sentence to wake up the readers.作者在文章的最后一句连用了三个惊叹号,以引起读者的注意。
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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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buffers
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起缓冲作用的人(或物)( buffer的名词复数 ); 缓冲器; 减震器; 愚蠢老头 |
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- To allocate and schedule the use of buffers. 分配和计划缓冲器的使用。
- Number of times the stream has paused due to insufficient stream buffers. 由于流缓冲区不足导致流程暂停的次数。
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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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enraptured
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v.使狂喜( enrapture的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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- He was enraptured that she had smiled at him. 她对他的微笑使他心荡神驰。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- They were enraptured to meet the great singer. 他们和大名鼎鼎的歌手见面,欣喜若狂。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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savings
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n.存款,储蓄 |
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- I can't afford the vacation,for it would eat up my savings.我度不起假,那样会把我的积蓄用光的。
- By this time he had used up all his savings.到这时,他的存款已全部用完。
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chatter
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vi./n.喋喋不休;短促尖叫;(牙齿)打战 |
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- Her continuous chatter vexes me.她的喋喋不休使我烦透了。
- I've had enough of their continual chatter.我已厌烦了他们喋喋不休的闲谈。
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exquisite
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adj.精美的;敏锐的;剧烈的,感觉强烈的 |
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- I was admiring the exquisite workmanship in the mosaic.我当时正在欣赏镶嵌画的精致做工。
- I still remember the exquisite pleasure I experienced in Bali.我依然记得在巴厘岛所经历的那种剧烈的快感。
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embroidered
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adj.绣花的 |
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- She embroidered flowers on the cushion covers. 她在这些靠垫套上绣了花。
- She embroidered flowers on the front of the dress. 她在连衣裙的正面绣花。
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supplication
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n.恳求,祈愿,哀求 |
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- She knelt in supplication. 她跪地祷求。
- The supplication touched him home. 这个请求深深地打动了他。 来自英汉文学 - 双城记
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wigging
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n.责备,骂,叱责 |
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- He got a wigging for being out late last night. 他昨晚因回来太迟而被骂了一顿。 来自互联网
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forth
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adv.向前;向外,往外 |
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- The wind moved the trees gently back and forth.风吹得树轻轻地来回摇晃。
- He gave forth a series of works in rapid succession.他很快连续发表了一系列的作品。
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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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drawn
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v.拖,拉,拔出;adj.憔悴的,紧张的 |
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- All the characters in the story are drawn from life.故事中的所有人物都取材于生活。
- Her gaze was drawn irresistibly to the scene outside.她的目光禁不住被外面的风景所吸引。
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stint
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v.节省,限制,停止;n.舍不得化,节约,限制;连续不断的一段时间从事某件事 |
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- He lavished money on his children without stint.他在孩子们身上花钱毫不吝惜。
- We hope that you will not stint your criticism.我们希望您不吝指教。
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courageous
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adj.勇敢的,有胆量的 |
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- We all honour courageous people.我们都尊重勇敢的人。
- He was roused to action by courageous words.豪言壮语促使他奋起行动。
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briefly
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adv.简单地,简短地 |
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- I want to touch briefly on another aspect of the problem.我想简单地谈一下这个问题的另一方面。
- He was kidnapped and briefly detained by a terrorist group.他被一个恐怖组织绑架并短暂拘禁。
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penance
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n.(赎罪的)惩罪 |
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- They had confessed their sins and done their penance.他们已经告罪并做了补赎。
- She knelt at her mother's feet in penance.她忏悔地跪在母亲脚下。
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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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fixedly
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adv.固定地;不屈地,坚定不移地 |
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- He stared fixedly at the woman in white. 他一直凝视着那穿白衣裳的女人。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The great majority were silent and still, looking fixedly at the ground. 绝大部分的人都不闹不动,呆呆地望着地面。 来自英汉文学 - 双城记
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chateau
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n.城堡,别墅 |
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- The house was modelled on a French chateau.这房子是模仿一座法国大别墅建造的。
- The chateau was left to itself to flame and burn.那府第便径自腾起大火燃烧下去。
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widower
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n.鳏夫 |
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- George was a widower with six young children.乔治是个带著六个小孩子的鳏夫。
- Having been a widower for many years,he finally decided to marry again.丧偶多年后,他终于决定二婚了。
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retired
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adj.隐退的,退休的,退役的 |
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- The old man retired to the country for rest.这位老人下乡休息去了。
- Many retired people take up gardening as a hobby.许多退休的人都以从事园艺为嗜好。
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recollect
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v.回忆,想起,记起,忆起,记得 |
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- He tried to recollect things and drown himself in them.他极力回想过去的事情而沉浸于回忆之中。
- She could not recollect being there.她回想不起曾经到过那儿。
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prematurely
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adv.过早地,贸然地 |
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- She was born prematurely with poorly developed lungs. 她早产,肺部未发育健全。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- His hair was prematurely white, but his busy eyebrows were still jet-black. 他的头发已经白了,不过两道浓眉还是乌黑乌黑的。 来自辞典例句
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formerly
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adv.从前,以前 |
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- We now enjoy these comforts of which formerly we had only heard.我们现在享受到了过去只是听说过的那些舒适条件。
- This boat was formerly used on the rivers of China.这船从前航行在中国内河里。
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shudder
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v.战粟,震动,剧烈地摇晃;n.战粟,抖动 |
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- The sight of the coffin sent a shudder through him.看到那副棺材,他浑身一阵战栗。
- We all shudder at the thought of the dreadful dirty place.我们一想到那可怕的肮脏地方就浑身战惊。
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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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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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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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lavatory
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n.盥洗室,厕所 |
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- Is there any lavatory in this building?这座楼里有厕所吗?
- The use of the lavatory has been suspended during take-off.在飞机起飞期间,盥洗室暂停使用。
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gratuities
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n.报酬( gratuity的名词复数 );小账;小费;养老金 |
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- Is one allowed to offer gratuities to the guides? 可以给导游小费吗? 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Is receiving or giving gratuities, favors, or kickbacks prohibited? 收取任何回扣、赠品、招待等是被禁止的吗? 来自互联网
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appeased
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安抚,抚慰( appease的过去式和过去分词 ); 绥靖(满足另一国的要求以避免战争) |
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- His hunger could only be appeased by his wife. 他的欲望只有他的妻子能满足。
- They are the more readily appeased. 他们比较容易和解。
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dawdled
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v.混(时间)( dawdle的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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- Billy dawdled behind her all morning. 比利整个上午都跟在她后面闲混。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- He dawdled away his time. 他在混日子。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
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digestion
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n.消化,吸收 |
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- This kind of tea acts as an aid to digestion.这种茶可助消化。
- This food is easy of digestion.这食物容易消化。
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mansion
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n.大厦,大楼;宅第 |
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- The old mansion was built in 1850.这座古宅建于1850年。
- The mansion has extensive grounds.这大厦四周的庭园广阔。
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acting
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n.演戏,行为,假装;adj.代理的,临时的,演出用的 |
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- Ignore her,she's just acting.别理她,她只是假装的。
- During the seventies,her acting career was in eclipse.在七十年代,她的表演生涯黯然失色。
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indifference
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n.不感兴趣,不关心,冷淡,不在乎 |
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- I was disappointed by his indifference more than somewhat.他的漠不关心使我很失望。
- He feigned indifference to criticism of his work.他假装毫不在意别人批评他的作品。
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tugged
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v.用力拉,使劲拉,猛扯( tug的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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- She tugged at his sleeve to get his attention. 她拽了拽他的袖子引起他的注意。
- A wry smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. 他的嘴角带一丝苦笑。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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impatience
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n.不耐烦,急躁 |
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- He expressed impatience at the slow rate of progress.进展缓慢,他显得不耐烦。
- He gave a stamp of impatience.他不耐烦地跺脚。
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displease
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vt.使不高兴,惹怒;n.不悦,不满,生气 |
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- Not wishing to displease her,he avoided answering the question.为了不惹她生气,他对这个问题避而不答。
- She couldn't afford to displease her boss.她得罪不起她的上司。
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insignificant
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adj.无关紧要的,可忽略的,无意义的 |
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- In winter the effect was found to be insignificant.在冬季,这种作用是不明显的。
- This problem was insignificant compared to others she faced.这一问题与她面临的其他问题比较起来算不得什么。
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extolled
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v.赞颂,赞扬,赞美( extol的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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- He was extolled as the founder of their Florentine school. 他被称颂为佛罗伦萨画派的鼻祖。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- Tessenow decried the metropolis and extolled the peasant virtues. 特森诺夫痛诋大都市,颂扬农民的美德。 来自辞典例句
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displeases
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冒犯,使生气,使不愉快( displease的第三人称单数 ) |
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- Nothing displeases me more than loud talking. 没有比大声谈话更使我不高兴的了。
- Bill is a wise guy and displeases others by what he says. 比尔自命不凡,说的话让人生气。
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deserted
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adj.荒芜的,荒废的,无人的,被遗弃的 |
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- The deserted village was filled with a deathly silence.这个荒废的村庄死一般的寂静。
- The enemy chieftain was opposed and deserted by his followers.敌人头目众叛亲离。
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entrusted
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v.委托,托付( entrust的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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- He entrusted the task to his nephew. 他把这任务托付给了他的侄儿。
- She was entrusted with the direction of the project. 她受委托负责这项计划。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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penetrating
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adj.(声音)响亮的,尖锐的adj.(气味)刺激的adj.(思想)敏锐的,有洞察力的 |
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- He had an extraordinarily penetrating gaze. 他的目光有股异乎寻常的洞察力。
- He examined the man with a penetrating gaze. 他以锐利的目光仔细观察了那个人。
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fig
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n.无花果(树) |
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- The doctor finished the fig he had been eating and selected another.这位医生吃完了嘴里的无花果,又挑了一个。
- You can't find a person who doesn't know fig in the United States.你找不到任何一个在美国的人不知道无花果的。
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twitch
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v.急拉,抽动,痉挛,抽搐;n.扯,阵痛,痉挛 |
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- The smell made my dog's nose twitch.那股气味使我的狗的鼻子抽动着。
- I felt a twitch at my sleeve.我觉得有人扯了一下我的袖子。
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ecstasy
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n.狂喜,心醉神怡,入迷 |
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- He listened to the music with ecstasy.他听音乐听得入了神。
- Speechless with ecstasy,the little boys gazed at the toys.小孩注视着那些玩具,高兴得说不出话来。
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prudent
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adj.谨慎的,有远见的,精打细算的 |
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- A prudent traveller never disparages his own country.聪明的旅行者从不贬低自己的国家。
- You must school yourself to be modest and prudent.你要学会谦虚谨慎。
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glided
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v.滑动( glide的过去式和过去分词 );掠过;(鸟或飞机 ) 滑翔 |
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- The President's motorcade glided by. 总统的车队一溜烟开了过去。
- They glided along the wall until they were out of sight. 他们沿着墙壁溜得无影无踪。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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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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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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shimmering
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v.闪闪发光,发微光( shimmer的现在分词 ) |
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- The sea was shimmering in the sunlight. 阳光下海水波光闪烁。
- The colours are delicate and shimmering. 这些颜色柔和且闪烁微光。 来自辞典例句
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brass
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n.黄铜;黄铜器,铜管乐器 |
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- Many of the workers play in the factory's brass band.许多工人都在工厂铜管乐队中演奏。
- Brass is formed by the fusion of copper and zinc.黄铜是通过铜和锌的熔合而成的。
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compartment
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n.卧车包房,隔间;分隔的空间 |
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- We were glad to have the whole compartment to ourselves.真高兴,整个客车隔间由我们独享。
- The batteries are safely enclosed in a watertight compartment.电池被安全地置于一个防水的隔间里。
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compartments
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n.间隔( compartment的名词复数 );(列车车厢的)隔间;(家具或设备等的)分隔间;隔层 |
参考例句: |
- Your pencil box has several compartments. 你的铅笔盒有好几个格。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The first-class compartments are in front. 头等车室在前头。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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tightening
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上紧,固定,紧密 |
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- Make sure the washer is firmly seated before tightening the pipe. 旋紧水管之前,检查一下洗衣机是否已牢牢地固定在底座上了。
- It needs tightening up a little. 它还需要再收紧些。
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ashen
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adj.灰的 |
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- His face was ashen and wet with sweat.他面如土色,汗如雨下。
- Her ashen face showed how much the news had shocked her.她灰白的脸显示出那消息使她多么震惊。
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effacing
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谦逊的 |
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- He was a shy, self-effacing man. 他是个腼腆谦逊的人。
- She was a quiet woman, bigboned, and self-effacing. 她骨架很大,稳稳当当,从来不喜欢抛头露面。 来自辞典例句
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shreds
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v.撕碎,切碎( shred的第三人称单数 );用撕毁机撕毁(文件) |
参考例句: |
- Peel the carrots and cut them into shreds. 将胡罗卜削皮,切成丝。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- I want to take this diary and rip it into shreds. 我真想一赌气扯了这日记。 来自汉英文学 - 中国现代小说
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ruby
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n.红宝石,红宝石色 |
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- She is wearing a small ruby earring.她戴着一枚红宝石小耳环。
- On the handle of his sword sat the biggest ruby in the world.他的剑柄上镶有一颗世上最大的红宝石。
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imperative
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n.命令,需要;规则;祈使语气;adj.强制的;紧急的 |
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- He always speaks in an imperative tone of voice.他老是用命令的口吻讲话。
- The events of the past few days make it imperative for her to act.过去这几天发生的事迫使她不得不立即行动。
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paralysis
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n.麻痹(症);瘫痪(症) |
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- The paralysis affects his right leg and he can only walk with difficulty.他右腿瘫痪步履维艰。
- The paralysis affects his right leg and he can only walk with difficulty.他右腿瘫痪步履维艰。
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annulled
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v.宣告无效( annul的过去式和过去分词 );取消;使消失;抹去 |
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- Their marriage was annulled after just six months. 他们的婚姻仅过半年就宣告取消。
- Many laws made by the former regime have been annulled. 前政权制定的许多法律被宣布无效。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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obstinate
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adj.顽固的,倔强的,不易屈服的,较难治愈的 |
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- She's too obstinate to let anyone help her.她太倔强了,不会让任何人帮她的。
- The trader was obstinate in the negotiation.这个商人在谈判中拗强固执。
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obstinately
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ad.固执地,顽固地 |
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- He obstinately asserted that he had done the right thing. 他硬说他做得对。
- Unemployment figures are remaining obstinately high. 失业数字仍然顽固地居高不下。
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obstinacy
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n.顽固;(病痛等)难治 |
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- It is a very accountable obstinacy.这是一种完全可以理解的固执态度。
- Cindy's anger usually made him stand firm to the point of obstinacy.辛迪一发怒,常常使他坚持自见,并达到执拗的地步。
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idiotic
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adj.白痴的 |
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- It is idiotic to go shopping with no money.去买东西而不带钱是很蠢的。
- The child's idiotic deeds caused his family much trouble.那小孩愚蠢的行为给家庭带来许多麻烦。
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retrieve
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vt.重新得到,收回;挽回,补救;检索 |
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- He was determined to retrieve his honor.他决心恢复名誉。
- The men were trying to retrieve weapons left when the army abandoned the island.士兵们正试图找回军队从该岛撤退时留下的武器。
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frightful
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adj.可怕的;讨厌的 |
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- How frightful to have a husband who snores!有一个发鼾声的丈夫多讨厌啊!
- We're having frightful weather these days.这几天天气坏极了。
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veins
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n.纹理;矿脉( vein的名词复数 );静脉;叶脉;纹理 |
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- The blood flows from the capillaries back into the veins. 血从毛细血管流回静脉。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- I felt a pleasant glow in all my veins from the wine. 喝过酒后我浑身的血都热烘烘的,感到很舒服。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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distraction
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n.精神涣散,精神不集中,消遣,娱乐 |
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- Total concentration is required with no distractions.要全神贯注,不能有丝毫分神。
- Their national distraction is going to the disco.他们的全民消遣就是去蹦迪。
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stammered
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v.结巴地说出( stammer的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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- He stammered most when he was nervous. 他一紧张往往口吃。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- Barsad leaned back in his chair, and stammered, \"What do you mean?\" 巴萨往椅背上一靠,结结巴巴地说,“你是什么意思?” 来自英汉文学 - 双城记
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conceal
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v.隐藏,隐瞒,隐蔽 |
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- He had to conceal his identity to escape the police.为了躲避警方,他只好隐瞒身份。
- He could hardly conceal his joy at his departure.他几乎掩饰不住临行时的喜悦。
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haphazard
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adj.无计划的,随意的,杂乱无章的 |
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- The town grew in a haphazard way.这城镇无计划地随意发展。
- He regrerted his haphazard remarks.他悔不该随口说出那些评论话。
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flip
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vt.快速翻动;轻抛;轻拍;n.轻抛;adj.轻浮的 |
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- 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。
- Let's flip a coin to see who pays the bill.咱们来抛硬币决定谁付钱。
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hissed
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发嘶嘶声( hiss的过去式和过去分词 ); 发嘘声表示反对 |
参考例句: |
- Have you ever been hissed at in the middle of a speech? 你在演讲中有没有被嘘过?
- The iron hissed as it pressed the wet cloth. 熨斗压在湿布上时发出了嘶嘶声。
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intelligible
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adj.可理解的,明白易懂的,清楚的 |
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- This report would be intelligible only to an expert in computing.只有计算机运算专家才能看懂这份报告。
- His argument was barely intelligible.他的论点不易理解。
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accusation
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n.控告,指责,谴责 |
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- I was furious at his making such an accusation.我对他的这种责备非常气愤。
- She knew that no one would believe her accusation.她知道没人会相信她的指控。
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utterance
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n.用言语表达,话语,言语 |
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- This utterance of his was greeted with bursts of uproarious laughter.他的讲话引起阵阵哄然大笑。
- My voice cleaves to my throat,and sob chokes my utterance.我的噪子哽咽,泣不成声。
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ascending
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adj.上升的,向上的 |
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- Now draw or trace ten dinosaurs in ascending order of size.现在按照体型由小到大的顺序画出或是临摹出10只恐龙。
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frantically
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ad.发狂地, 发疯地 |
参考例句: |
- He dashed frantically across the road. 他疯狂地跑过马路。
- She bid frantically for the old chair. 她发狂地喊出高价要买那把古老的椅子。
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cowardice
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n.胆小,怯懦 |
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- His cowardice reflects on his character.他的胆怯对他的性格带来不良影响。
- His refusal to help simply pinpointed his cowardice.他拒绝帮助正显示他的胆小。
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abominable
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adj.可厌的,令人憎恶的 |
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- Their cruel treatment of prisoners was abominable.他们虐待犯人的做法令人厌恶。
- The sanitary conditions in this restaurant are abominable.这家饭馆的卫生状况糟透了。
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avowal
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n.公开宣称,坦白承认 |
参考例句: |
- The press carried his avowal throughout the country.全国的报纸登载了他承认的消息。
- This was not a mere empty vaunt,but a deliberate avowal of his real sentiments.这倒不是一个空洞的吹牛,而是他真实感情的供状。
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monstrous
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adj.巨大的;恐怖的;可耻的,丢脸的 |
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- The smoke began to whirl and grew into a monstrous column.浓烟开始盘旋上升,形成了一个巨大的烟柱。
- Your behaviour in class is monstrous!你在课堂上的行为真是丢人!
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infamy
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n.声名狼藉,出丑,恶行 |
参考例句: |
- They may grant you power,honour,and riches but afflict you with servitude,infamy,and poverty.他们可以给你权力、荣誉和财富,但却用奴役、耻辱和贫穷来折磨你。
- Traitors are held in infamy.叛徒为人所不齿。
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scattering
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n.[物]散射;散乱,分散;在媒介质中的散播adj.散乱的;分散在不同范围的;广泛扩散的;(选票)数量分散的v.散射(scatter的ing形式);散布;驱散 |
参考例句: |
- The child felle into a rage and began scattering its toys about. 这孩子突发狂怒,把玩具扔得满地都是。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The farmers are scattering seed. 农夫们在播种。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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savage
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adj.野蛮的;凶恶的,残暴的;n.未开化的人 |
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- The poor man received a savage beating from the thugs.那可怜的人遭到暴徒的痛打。
- He has a savage temper.他脾气粗暴。
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reeking
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v.发出浓烈的臭气( reek的现在分词 );散发臭气;发出难闻的气味 (of sth);明显带有(令人不快或生疑的跡象) |
参考例句: |
- I won't have you reeking with sweat in my bed! 我就不许你混身臭汗,臭烘烘的上我的炕! 来自汉英文学 - 骆驼祥子
- This is a novel reeking with sentimentalism. 这是一本充满着感伤主义的小说。 来自辞典例句
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squatting
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v.像动物一样蹲下( squat的现在分词 );非法擅自占用(土地或房屋);为获得其所有权;而占用某片公共用地。 |
参考例句: |
- They ended up squatting in the empty houses on Oxford Road. 他们落得在牛津路偷住空房的境地。
- They've been squatting in an apartment for the past two years. 他们过去两年来一直擅自占用一套公寓。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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rippled
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使泛起涟漪(ripple的过去式与过去分词形式) |
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- The lake rippled gently. 湖面轻轻地泛起涟漪。
- The wind rippled the surface of the cornfield. 微风吹过麦田,泛起一片麦浪。
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posture
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n.姿势,姿态,心态,态度;v.作出某种姿势 |
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- The government adopted an uncompromising posture on the issue of independence.政府在独立这一问题上采取了毫不妥协的态度。
- He tore off his coat and assumed a fighting posture.他脱掉上衣,摆出一副打架的架势。
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stunned
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adj. 震惊的,惊讶的
动词stun的过去式和过去分词 |
参考例句: |
- The fall stunned me for a moment. 那一下摔得我昏迷了片刻。
- The leaders of the Kopper Company were then stunned speechless. 科伯公司的领导们当时被惊得目瞪口呆。
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intervals
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n.[军事]间隔( interval的名词复数 );间隔时间;[数学]区间;(戏剧、电影或音乐会的)幕间休息 |
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- The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. 预报间晴,有阵雨。
- Meetings take place at fortnightly intervals. 每两周开一次会。
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infamous
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adj.声名狼藉的,臭名昭著的,邪恶的 |
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- He was infamous for his anti-feminist attitudes.他因反对女性主义而声名狼藉。
- I was shocked by her infamous behaviour.她的无耻行径令我震惊。
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vigour
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(=vigor)n.智力,体力,精力 |
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- She is full of vigour and enthusiasm.她有热情,有朝气。
- At 40,he was in his prime and full of vigour.他40岁时正年富力强。
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vanquished
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v.征服( vanquish的过去式和过去分词 );战胜;克服;抑制 |
参考例句: |
- She had fought many battles, vanquished many foes. 她身经百战,挫败过很多对手。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- I vanquished her coldness with my assiduity. 我对她关心照顾从而消除了她的冷淡。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
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vertiginous
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adj.回旋的;引起头晕的 |
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- House prices continued their vertiginous decline,with the US,UK,Spain and Ireland leading the way.房屋价格继续他们的旋转式下降,美国、英国、西班牙和爱尔兰引领着这个趋势。
- My small mind contained in earthly human limits,not lost in vertiginous space and elements unknown.我的狭隘思想局限在人类世俗之中,不会
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gusts
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一阵强风( gust的名词复数 ); (怒、笑等的)爆发; (感情的)迸发; 发作 |
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- Her profuse skirt bosomed out with the gusts. 她的宽大的裙子被风吹得鼓鼓的。
- Turbulence is defined as a series of irregular gusts. 紊流定义为一组无规则的突风。
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appeasing
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安抚,抚慰( appease的现在分词 ); 绥靖(满足另一国的要求以避免战争) |
参考例句: |
- Mr. Chamberlain had cherished the hope of appeasing and reforming him and leading him to grace. 张伯伦先生则满心想安抚他,感化他,教他温文知礼。
- A pleasing preacher is too often an appeasing preacher. 一昧讨好的传道人通常是姑息妥协的传道人。
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vengeance
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n.报复,报仇,复仇 |
参考例句: |
- He swore vengeance against the men who murdered his father.他发誓要向那些杀害他父亲的人报仇。
- For years he brooded vengeance.多年来他一直在盘算报仇。
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wrung
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绞( wring的过去式和过去分词 ); 握紧(尤指别人的手); 把(湿衣服)拧干; 绞掉(水) |
参考例句: |
- He has wrung the words from their true meaning. 他曲解这些字的真正意义。
- He wrung my hand warmly. 他热情地紧握我的手。
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repose
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v.(使)休息;n.安息 |
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- Don't disturb her repose.不要打扰她休息。
- Her mouth seemed always to be smiling,even in repose.她的嘴角似乎总是挂着微笑,即使在睡眠时也是这样。
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anguish
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n.(尤指心灵上的)极度痛苦,烦恼 |
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- She cried out for anguish at parting.分手时,她由于痛苦而失声大哭。
- The unspeakable anguish wrung his heart.难言的痛苦折磨着他的心。
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exasperated
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adj.恼怒的 |
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- We were exasperated at his ill behaviour. 我们对他的恶劣行为感到非常恼怒。
- Constant interruption of his work exasperated him. 对他工作不断的干扰使他恼怒。
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distress
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n.苦恼,痛苦,不舒适;不幸;vt.使悲痛 |
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- Nothing could alleviate his distress.什么都不能减轻他的痛苦。
- Please don't distress yourself.请你不要忧愁了。
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plunged
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v.颠簸( plunge的过去式和过去分词 );暴跌;骤降;突降 |
参考例句: |
- The train derailed and plunged into the river. 火车脱轨栽进了河里。
- She lost her balance and plunged 100 feet to her death. 她没有站稳,从100英尺的高处跌下摔死了。
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docile
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adj.驯服的,易控制的,容易教的 |
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- Circus monkeys are trained to be very docile and obedient.马戏团的猴子训练得服服贴贴的。
- He is a docile and well-behaved child.他是个温顺且彬彬有礼的孩子。
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repented
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对(自己的所为)感到懊悔或忏悔( repent的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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- He repented his thoughtlessness. 他后悔自己的轻率。
- Darren repented having shot the bird. 达伦后悔射杀了那只鸟。
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sullen
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adj.愠怒的,闷闷不乐的,(天气等)阴沉的 |
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- He looked up at the sullen sky.他抬头看了一眼阴沉的天空。
- Susan was sullen in the morning because she hadn't slept well.苏珊今天早上郁闷不乐,因为昨晚没睡好。
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growls
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v.(动物)发狺狺声, (雷)作隆隆声( growl的第三人称单数 );低声咆哮着说 |
参考例句: |
- The dog growls at me. 狗向我狂吠。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- The loudest growls have echoed around emerging markets and commodities. 熊嚎之声响彻新兴的市场与商品。 来自互联网
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avert
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v.防止,避免;转移(目光、注意力等) |
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- He managed to avert suspicion.他设法避嫌。
- I would do what I could to avert it.我会尽力去避免发生这种情况。
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erect
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n./v.树立,建立,使竖立;adj.直立的,垂直的 |
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- She held her head erect and her back straight.她昂着头,把背挺得笔直。
- Soldiers are trained to stand erect.士兵们训练站得笔直。
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chilly
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adj.凉快的,寒冷的 |
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- I feel chilly without a coat.我由于没有穿大衣而感到凉飕飕的。
- I grew chilly when the fire went out.炉火熄灭后,寒气逼人。
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twilight
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n.暮光,黄昏;暮年,晚期,衰落时期 |
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- 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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skull
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n.头骨;颅骨 |
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- The skull bones fuse between the ages of fifteen and twenty-five.头骨在15至25岁之间长合。
- He fell out of the window and cracked his skull.他从窗子摔了出去,跌裂了颅骨。
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smothered
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(使)窒息, (使)透不过气( smother的过去式和过去分词 ); 覆盖; 忍住; 抑制 |
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- He smothered the baby with a pillow. 他用枕头把婴儿闷死了。
- The fire is smothered by ashes. 火被灰闷熄了。
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densely
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ad.密集地;浓厚地 |
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- A grove of trees shadowed the house densely. 树丛把这幢房子遮蔽得很密实。
- We passed through miles of densely wooded country. 我们穿过好几英里茂密的林地。
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a.密集的,稠密的,浓密的;密度大的 |
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- The general ambushed his troops in the dense woods. 将军把部队埋伏在浓密的树林里。
- The path was completely covered by the dense foliage. 小路被树叶厚厚地盖了一层。
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lighting
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n.照明,光线的明暗,舞台灯光 |
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- The gas lamp gradually lost ground to electric lighting.煤气灯逐渐为电灯所代替。
- The lighting in that restaurant is soft and romantic.那个餐馆照明柔和而且浪漫。
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hindrance
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n.妨碍,障碍 |
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- Now they can construct tunnel systems without hindrance.现在他们可以顺利地建造隧道系统了。
- The heavy baggage was a great hindrance to me.那件行李成了我的大累赘。
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defective
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adj.有毛病的,有问题的,有瑕疵的 |
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- The firm had received bad publicity over a defective product. 该公司因为一件次品而受到媒体攻击。
- If the goods prove defective, the customer has the right to compensation. 如果货品证明有缺陷, 顾客有权索赔。
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glides
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n.滑行( glide的名词复数 );滑音;音渡;过渡音v.滑动( glide的第三人称单数 );掠过;(鸟或飞机 ) 滑翔 |
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- The new dance consists of a series of glides. 这种新舞蹈中有一连串的滑步。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The stately swan glides gracefully on the pond. 天鹅在池面上优美地游动。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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entanglement
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n.纠缠,牵累 |
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- This entanglement made Carrie anxious for a change of some sort.这种纠葛弄得嘉莉急于改变一下。
- There is some uncertainty about this entanglement with the city treasurer which you say exists.对于你所说的与市财政局长之间的纠葛,大家有些疑惑。
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effaced
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v.擦掉( efface的过去式和过去分词 );抹去;超越;使黯然失色 |
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- Someone has effaced part of the address on his letter. 有人把他信上的一部分地址擦掉了。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- The name of the ship had been effaced from the menus. 那艘船的名字已经从菜单中删除了。 来自辞典例句
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overcast
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adj.阴天的,阴暗的,愁闷的;v.遮盖,(使)变暗,包边缝;n.覆盖,阴天 |
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- The overcast and rainy weather found out his arthritis.阴雨天使他的关节炎发作了。
- The sky is overcast with dark clouds.乌云满天。
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astounded
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v.使震惊(astound的过去式和过去分词);愕然;愕;惊讶 |
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- His arrogance astounded her. 他的傲慢使她震惊。
- How can you say that? I'm absolutely astounded. 你怎么能说出那种话?我感到大为震惊。
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rummage
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v./n.翻寻,仔细检查 |
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- He had a good rummage inside the sofa.他把沙发内部彻底搜寻了一翻。
- The old lady began to rummage in her pocket for her spectacles.老太太开始在口袋里摸索,找她的眼镜。
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instinctively
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adv.本能地 |
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- As he leaned towards her she instinctively recoiled. 他向她靠近,她本能地往后缩。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- He knew instinctively where he would find her. 他本能地知道在哪儿能找到她。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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gaping
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adj.口的;张口的;敞口的;多洞穴的v.目瞪口呆地凝视( gape的现在分词 );张开,张大 |
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- Ahead of them was a gaping abyss. 他们前面是一个巨大的深渊。
- The antelope could not escape the crocodile's gaping jaws. 那只羚羊无法从鱷鱼张开的大口中逃脱。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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annihilating
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v.(彻底)消灭( annihilate的现在分词 );使无效;废止;彻底击溃 |
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- There are lots of ways of annihilating the planet. 毁灭地球有很多方法。 来自辞典例句
- We possess-each of us-nuclear arsenals capable of annihilating humanity. 我们两国都拥有能够毁灭全人类的核武库。 来自辞典例句
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binding
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有约束力的,有效的,应遵守的 |
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- The contract was not signed and has no binding force. 合同没有签署因而没有约束力。
- Both sides have agreed that the arbitration will be binding. 双方都赞同仲裁具有约束力。
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catching
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adj.易传染的,有魅力的,迷人的,接住 |
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- There are those who think eczema is catching.有人就是认为湿疹会传染。
- Enthusiasm is very catching.热情非常富有感染力。
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whine
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v.哀号,号哭;n.哀鸣 |
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- You are getting paid to think,not to whine.支付给你工资是让你思考而不是哀怨的。
- The bullet hit a rock and rocketed with a sharp whine.子弹打在一块岩石上,一声尖厉的呼啸,跳飞开去。
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clatter
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v./n.(使)发出连续而清脆的撞击声 |
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- The dishes and bowls slid together with a clatter.碟子碗碰得丁丁当当的。
- Don't clatter your knives and forks.别把刀叉碰得咔哒响。
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stew
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n.炖汤,焖,烦恼;v.炖汤,焖,忧虑 |
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- The stew must be boiled up before serving.炖肉必须煮熟才能上桌。
- There's no need to get in a stew.没有必要烦恼。
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housekeepers
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n.(女)管家( housekeeper的名词复数 ) |
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- Can you send up one of your housekeepers to make bed? 请你派个女服务员来整理床铺好吗? 来自互联网
- They work as gas station attendants, firemen, housekeepers,and security personnel. 本句翻译:机器人也能够作为煤气站的服务员,救火队员等保安作用。 来自互联网
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prostrated
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v.使俯伏,使拜倒( prostrate的过去式和过去分词 );(指疾病、天气等)使某人无能为力 |
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- He was prostrated by the loss of his wife. 他因丧妻而忧郁。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- They prostrated themselves before the emperor. 他们拜倒在皇帝的面前。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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glimmers
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n.微光,闪光( glimmer的名词复数 )v.发闪光,发微光( glimmer的第三人称单数 ) |
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- A faint lamp glimmers at the end of the passage. 一盏昏暗的灯在走廊尽头发出微弱的光线。 来自互联网
- The first glimmers of an export-led revival are apparent. 拉动出库复苏的第一缕曙光正出现。 来自互联网
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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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gory
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adj.流血的;残酷的 |
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- I shuddered when I heard the gory details.我听到血淋淋的详情,战栗不已。
- The newspaper account of the accident gave all the gory details.报纸上报道了这次事故中所有骇人听闻的细节。
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opaque
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adj.不透光的;不反光的,不传导的;晦涩的 |
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- The windows are of opaque glass.这些窗户装着不透明玻璃。
- Their intentions remained opaque.他们的意图仍然令人费解。
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shrieks
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n.尖叫声( shriek的名词复数 )v.尖叫( shriek的第三人称单数 ) |
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- shrieks of fiendish laughter 恶魔般的尖笑声
- For years, from newspapers, broadcasts, the stages and at meetings, we had heard nothing but grandiloquent rhetoric delivered with shouts and shrieks that deafened the ears. 多少年来, 报纸上, 广播里, 舞台上, 会场上的声嘶力竭,装腔做态的高调搞得我们震耳欲聋。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
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lamentable
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adj.令人惋惜的,悔恨的 |
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- This lamentable state of affairs lasted until 1947.这一令人遗憾的事态一直持续至1947年。
- His practice of inebriation was lamentable.他的酗酒常闹得别人束手无策。
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rumble
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n.隆隆声;吵嚷;v.隆隆响;低沉地说 |
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- I hear the rumble of thunder in the distance.我听到远处雷声隆隆。
- We could tell from the rumble of the thunder that rain was coming.我们根据雷的轰隆声可断定,天要下雨了。
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boundless
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adj.无限的;无边无际的;巨大的 |
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- The boundless woods were sleeping in the deep repose of nature.无边无际的森林在大自然静寂的怀抱中酣睡着。
- His gratitude and devotion to the Party was boundless.他对党无限感激、无限忠诚。
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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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inspector
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n.检查员,监察员,视察员 |
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- The inspector was interested in everything pertaining to the school.视察员对有关学校的一切都感兴趣。
- The inspector was shining a flashlight onto the tickets.查票员打着手电筒查看车票。
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affected
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adj.不自然的,假装的 |
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- She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
- His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。
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recoiled
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v.畏缩( recoil的过去式和过去分词 );退缩;报应;返回 |
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- She recoiled from his touch. 她躲开他的触摸。
- Howard recoiled a little at the sharpness in my voice. 听到我的尖声,霍华德往后缩了一下。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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docility
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n.容易教,易驾驶,驯服 |
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- He was trying to plant the seed of revolt, arouse that placid peasant docility. 他想撒下反叛的种子,唤醒这个安分驯良的农民的觉悟。 来自辞典例句
- With unusual docility, Nancy stood up and followed him as he left the newsroom. 南希以难得的顺从站起身来,尾随着他离开了新闻编辑室。 来自辞典例句
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bowler
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n.打保龄球的人,(板球的)投(球)手 |
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- The bowler judged it well,timing the ball to perfection.投球手判断准确,对球速的掌握恰到好处。
- The captain decided to take Snow off and try a slower bowler.队长决定把斯诺撤下,换一个动作慢一点的投球手试一试。
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bruised
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[医]青肿的,瘀紫的 |
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- his bruised and bloodied nose 他沾满血的青肿的鼻子
- She had slipped and badly bruised her face. 她滑了一跤,摔得鼻青脸肿。
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exulting
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vi. 欢欣鼓舞,狂喜 |
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- He leaned back, exulting at the success of his plan. 他向后一靠,为自己计划成功而得意扬扬。
- Jones was exulting in the consciousness of his integrity. 琼斯意识到自己的忠贞十分高兴。
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inspectors
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n.检查员( inspector的名词复数 );(英国公共汽车或火车上的)查票员;(警察)巡官;检阅官 |
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- They got into the school in the guise of inspectors. 他们假装成视察员进了学校。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Inspectors checked that there was adequate ventilation. 检查员已检查过,通风良好。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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flopped
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v.(指书、戏剧等)彻底失败( flop的过去式和过去分词 );(因疲惫而)猛然坐下;(笨拙地、不由自主地或松弛地)移动或落下;砸锅 |
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- Exhausted, he flopped down into a chair. 他筋疲力尽,一屁股坐到椅子上。
- It was a surprise to us when his play flopped. 他那出戏一败涂地,出乎我们的预料。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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gasping
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adj. 气喘的, 痉挛的
动词gasp的现在分词 |
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- He was gasping for breath. 他在喘气。
- "Did you need a drink?""Yes, I'm gasping!” “你要喝点什么吗?”“我巴不得能喝点!”
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incessantly
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ad.不停地 |
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- The machines roar incessantly during the hours of daylight. 机器在白天隆隆地响个不停。
- It rained incessantly for the whole two weeks. 雨不间断地下了整整两个星期。
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apparition
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n.幽灵,神奇的现象 |
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- He saw the apparition of his dead wife.他看见了他亡妻的幽灵。
- But the terror of this new apparition brought me to a stand.这新出现的幽灵吓得我站在那里一动也不敢动。
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soot
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n.煤烟,烟尘;vt.熏以煤烟 |
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- Soot is the product of the imperfect combustion of fuel.煤烟是燃料不完全燃烧的产物。
- The chimney was choked with soot.烟囱被煤灰堵塞了。
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ablaze
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adj.着火的,燃烧的;闪耀的,灯火辉煌的 |
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- The main street was ablaze with lights in the evening.晚上,那条主要街道灯火辉煌。
- Forests are sometimes set ablaze by lightning.森林有时因雷击而起火。
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darting
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v.投掷,投射( dart的现在分词 );向前冲,飞奔 |
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- Swallows were darting through the clouds. 燕子穿云急飞。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- Swallows were darting through the air. 燕子在空中掠过。 来自辞典例句
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