(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) The president proclaimed a state of emergency. (2) The charter proclaimed that all states would have their own government. (3) He proclaimed himself emperor.
proclaim [prəˈkleɪm] 📢 UK📢 US
n.马具,挽具;甲胄;降落伞背带; vt.治理;给(负重的动物)套轭具;给…穿铠甲;
n.考察,远航;考察队,远征军;(短途的)旅行;迅速(办理);
n.指责,谴责;责备;斥责; vt.指责;谴责;责备;批评; vi.谴责,责备;
vt.宣告,公布;表明;赞扬,称颂;
(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) 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) 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.
reside [rɪˈzaɪd] 📢 UK📢 US
n.订婚,婚约;约会;约定,契约;雇用;
vi.住,居住,(官吏)留驻,驻在;(性质)存在,具备,(权力,权利等)属于,归于;
vt.向…保证;使…确信;<英>给…保险;
vt.灌溉;冲洗(伤口);使清新; vi.灌溉;冲洗;
(1) When exactly did the incident occur? (2) Something unexpected occurred. (3) Sugar occurs naturally in fruit.
(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) 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 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) 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.
(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) 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). ’
(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) 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) She's really in her element at parties. (2) Are we going to brave the elements and go for a walk? (3) to be exposed to the elements
element [ˈelɪmənt] 📢 UK📢 US
vt.& vi.呼喊;惊叫;大声说;
vt.& vi.战斗;斗争;打架;吵架; n.打架;吵架;战斗;斗志;
adj.女性的;雌性的;能结果实的;电气设备阴的; n.女人;雌性动物;雌性植物,雌株;
n.[化]元素;要素;原理;[电]电阻丝;
(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) a spiritual experience (2) spiritual development (3) a lack of spiritual values in the modern world
spiritual [ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl] 📢 UK📢 US
n.勇敢,勇气;辉煌,华丽;刚毅;
n.医生,内科医生;<口>医学博士;(精神创伤的)医治者,抚慰者;
n.,蠢笨蠢笨;愚行;讽刺剧;
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) 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...
unquestionable [ʌnˈkwestʃənəbl] 📢 UK📢 US
n.倾向;爱好;斜坡;
adj.毫无疑问的,确实的;无懈可击的;无可挑剔的;不成问题;
vt.公开;揭露;使显露;使暴露;
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) 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.