(1) He returned to Britain in 1939, having resided abroad for many years. (2) The source of the problem resides in the fact that the currency is too strong. (3) The ultimate authority resides with the board of directors.
(1) Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own. (2) The doctor will see you again next week. meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible. (3) Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects.
(1) The report highlights the similarity between the two groups. (2) She bears a striking similarity to her mother. (3) There is some similarity in the way they sing.
(1) The horse reared up on its hind legs. (2) Suddenly the cow kicked up its hind legs. (3) Neurologic function score of hind limb was observed after operation.
(1) The president proclaimed a state of emergency. (2) The charter proclaimed that all states would have their own government. (3) He proclaimed himself emperor.
(1) The city is a mixture of old and new buildings. (2) We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror. (3) cake mixture
mixture [ˈmɪkstʃə(r)] 📢 UK📢 US
n.事件;意外发生的事; v.发生(happen的现在分词);碰巧;
n.混合,混杂;混杂的事物[人群];混合(状态);
adj.不可能的,做不到的;难以忍受的;不会有的,不能相信的; n.不可能;不可能的事;
vi.喘气,喘息;倒抽气;渴望; vt.喘着气说出; n.喘气,喘息;
(1) He equipped himself with a street plan. (2) The centre is well equipped for canoeing and mountaineering. (3) The course is designed to equip students for a career in nursing.
(1) The rooster is known to be a very trustworthy person. (2) Don't worry, rooster. Come with us and have some food, then you will feel better. (3) rooster, you can sing very well.
(1) This may sound trivial, but I assure you it is quite important! (2) Mr Brownson, I assure you King's an old enemy of mine. (3) He hastened to assure us that the press would not be informed.
(1) We are constantly fed gossip and speculation by the media. (2) The baby can't feed itself yet (= can't put food into its own mouth) . (3) The cattle are fed on barley.
(1) They'll be offended if you don't go to their wedding. (2) Neil did not mean to offend anybody with his joke . (3) A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend.
(1) a man of unquestionable honesty (2) It was unquestionably a step in the right direction. (3) He inspires affection and respect as a man of unquestionable integrity...
(1) a spiritual experience (2) spiritual development (3) a lack of spiritual values in the modern world
spiritual [ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl] 📢 UK📢 US
vi.宣布参加竞选;当播音员; vt.宣布;述说;声称;预告;
adj.闪电般的,快速的; n.闪电,雷电; vi.打闪;
n.动机,主旨;(艺术作品的)主题,题材; adj.运动的;动机的;发动的; vt.促使;
adj.精神的;心灵的;高尚的,崇高的;宗教的; n.圣歌(尤指美国南部黑人的);教会事物;
(1) He exhibits regularly in local art galleries. (2) The patient exhibited signs of fatigue and memory loss. (3) The first exhibit was a knife which the prosecution claimed was the murder weapon.
(1) Some people disagree with this argument. (2) No, I disagree. I don't think it would be the right thing to do. (3) I disagree with violent protests.
(1) The airlift was conducted in force ten winds... (2) Northerly winds will increase to force six by midday. (3) Joe forced a smile, but underneath he was a little disturbed...
(1) What difference will it make if he knows or not? (2) I don't think it makes a lot of difference what colour it is (= it is not important) . (3) ‘Shall we go on Friday or Saturday? ’ ‘It makes no difference (to me). ’
difference [ˈdɪfrəns] 📢 UK📢 US
adj.极大的,巨大的;浩瀚的,无边际的;〈口〉非常好的;弘道;
n.差别,差异;[数]差数,差额;意见分歧;特色; vt.辨别,区分;
n.破布;碎布;破旧衣服;碎片; vt.嘲笑,捉弄;糟蹋,欺负;指责,欺负人;
n.娱乐,消遣;招待,款待;娱乐节目;
(1) I'm changing my email address but for the meantime you can use the old one. (2) My first novel was rejected by six publishers. In the meantime I had written a play. (3) I'll contact them soon. meantime don't tell them I'm back.
(1) a rag doll (= one made out of cloth) (2) She's quite a doll. (3) Are you getting dolled up for the party?
doll [dɔl] 📢 UK📢 US
n.(口技演员使用的)木偶;玩偶;纨绔子弟;漂亮的姑娘; vt.把…打扮漂亮;
n.恐怖;惊吓;可怕的东西,难看的人; v.使惊恐;
n.灵感;鼓舞人心的人或事;启发灵感的人(或事物);吸气;
n.寓言,童话;传说;无稽之谈;人人谈论的话题; v.讲故事,编寓言;虚构,杜撰;煞有介事地讲;
(1) They haven't formally announced their engagement yet. (2) The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. (3) (figurative)A ring at the doorbell announced Jack's arrival.