(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) 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) 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) 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) a loyal friend/supporter (2) She has always remained loyal to her political principles. (3) They had remained loyal to the president...
loyal [ˈlɔɪəl] 📢 UK📢 US
n.旅行,旅程行期;历程,过程; vi.旅行,出游; vt.在…旅行或旅行到过…;
adj.有男子气概的;适合男子的;强壮的; adv.以男人的方式;
adj.怯懦的;胆小的;懦弱的; adv.怯懦地;胆怯地;
adj.忠诚的,忠心的;忠贞的; n.效忠的臣民;忠实信徒;
(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) 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) 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) 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
vt.允许;承认;给予;准许(做某事); vi.容许;考虑;
n.[天]行星;[占星](左右人命运的)星相;
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;
vt.宣告,公布;表明;赞扬,称颂;
(1) When exactly did the incident occur? (2) Something unexpected occurred. (3) Sugar occurs naturally in fruit.
occur [əˈkɜ:(r)] 📢 UK📢 US
n.装置,设备;方法;策略;手段;
adj.不礼貌的,失礼的,粗鲁的;不客气;悖礼;非礼;
n.指责,谴责;责备;斥责; vt.指责;谴责;责备;批评; vi.谴责,责备;
vi.发生;出现;闪现;
(1) They hold differing views. (2) French differs from English in this respect. (3) French and English differ in this respect.
(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) 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) 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) 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...
force [fɔ:s] 📢 UK📢 US
n.同事;同僚;同行;
n.辩护;防御;防御工事;后卫;
n.连接;联系,关系;连接点;亲戚;
n.力;武力;(社会)势力;魄力; vt.强迫;强行;促使,推动;强奸;
(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) 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) 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) 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.