(1) She could change into a different outfit in two minutes. (2) She was counting out 30p, mostly in small change, into my hand. (3) Sooner or later it would happen, strength would change into consciousness.
(1) She helpfully suggested that I try the local library. (2) The staff couldn't have been more helpful. (3) I called the police but they weren't very helpful.
helpful [ˈhelpfl] 📢 UK📢 US
n.动产；财物；家眷；亲属；
adj.给予帮助的，有益的；愿意帮忙的；
关心，挂念；惦；
n.厘米；
(1) He was not stupid, just lazy. (2) I was feeling too lazy to go out. (3) We spent a lazy day on the beach.
(1) "Their sound is very interesting," he says, diplomatically. (2) He told the artist diplomatically that his ugly picture was " unusual ". (3) They had to be dealt with diplomatically but firmly.
diplomatically [ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli] 📢 UK📢 US
adv.外交上，外交地；
n.名气，名声；好名声；信誉，声望；荣誉，名望；
adj.不贵的，便宜的；廉；贱；
adj.富有色彩的；鲜艳的；多姿多彩的；富有趣味的；
(1) Consul General Wang told reporters that thanks to his good mood before Escaped death! (2) thanks to your extraordinary clumsiness, I shall have to buy a whole set tea service. (3) Now, thanks to the glacial pace of change, Japan's relevance globally is waning.
thanks to [θæŋks tu:] 📢 UK📢 US
adv.立即，马上；直接地；紧接地； conj.一…就，即刻；
vt.避开，避免，预防；[法]使无效，撤销，废止；
幸亏， 多亏， 由于；
n.额；前部；
(1) We've got a fairly unfavourable exchange rate at the moment. (2) This deferral would obviate pressure on the rouble exchange rate. (3) a free-floating exchange rate
(1) The music students here are a very introvert lot. (2) This usage makes the extrovert and the introvert seem to stand for opposed personality types. (3) For such a recluse and an introvert, this passion for closeness seems odd.
(1) Here you are, saying these terrible things. (2) You wanted to have this book . Well, I've brought it . here you are. (3) here you are. This is my home.
(1) The president is a good man... (2) For me to think I'm any better than a homeless person on the street is ridiculous. (3) The children were very good...
(1) When I get home from work I like to relax with the newspaper. (2) Just relax and enjoy the movie. (3) I'm going to spend the weekend just relaxing.
(1) Sergeant Cuff and I were kept face to face. (2) His ambition was to meet his favourite pop star face to face. (3) Play the ass Sell your ass. face to face. Eye for eye.
face to face [feis tu: feis] 📢 UK📢 US
面对面；相对；
n.（尤指女子的）发式，发型；
n.流星；大气现象； abbr.气象学(=meteorology)；
n.加仑（容量单位）；
(1) ...his extrovert personality. (2) This usage makes the extrovert and the introvert seem to stand for opposed personality types. (3) Do you think you're an extrovert or introvert?
extrovert [ˈekstrəvɜ:t] 📢 UK📢 US
n.外向；性格外向的人；<口>活跃、愉快、爱交际的人；
adj.怀孕的；孕育着…的；富于想象的；富于成果的；
n.命运，宿命；灾难，死亡；命中注定的事（尤指坏事）； v.注定；
n.蔬菜；植物；生活呆板的人； adj.蔬菜的；植物的；广泛生长的；
(1) raw meat (2) These fish are often eaten raw. (3) raw sugar
(1) Nobody was allowed to eat in the Empress Dowager's presence. (2) Is there anywhere tolerable to eat in town? (3) Maybe you shouldn't eat in that restaurant anymore.
(1) I insisted that we should have a look at every car. (2) Can I have a look at that? (3) Gee, it's good to have a look at you, old socks!
have a look at [hæv ə luk æt] 📢 UK📢 US
离开，飞离；
n.细枝，嫩枝； v.理解，明白；
看看， 看一眼；
n.陨星；陨石；陨铁；流星；
(1) the scene of the accident/attack/crime (2) Firefighters were on the scene immediately. (3) The team's victory produced scenes of joy all over the country.
(1) She married a German. (2) He never married. (3) I guess I'm not the marrying kind (= the kind of person who wants to get married) .
marry [ˈmæri] 📢 UK📢 US
n.乐趣；娱乐活动；嬉戏，嬉闹；有趣的事； adj.使人愉快的；开心的； vi.嬉闹；开玩笑；
adj.漂亮的；机灵的，聪明的； adv.相当，颇； n.漂亮的人（或东西）；
n.招待，邀请；请柬，请帖；引诱，吸引，诱惑；
vt.& vi.（使）结婚；娶；嫁；结合； vt.为…主持婚礼；
(1) A handling charge of 5 US dollars has been deducted. (2) The bank adds on a 5 % handling charge for changing traveller's cheque. (3) How much are the deposit and the handling charge?
(1) People can keep out of the sun to avoid skin cancer. (2) Dark-skinned people rarely develop skin cancer. (3) There are three major types of skin cancer.
(1) She got on her bike and rode off. (2) I usually go to work by bike . (3) My dad bikes to work every day.
bike [baɪk] 📢 UK📢 US
n.消遣，娱乐；
n.中国功夫；
n.自行车；摩托车；电动自行车； vi.骑自行车； na.“motorbicycle”的变体；
n.灾难；彻底的失败；不幸；祸患；
(1) But be sure to use some sunscreen lotion in case of sunburn.
sunscreen lotion [ˈsʌnskri:n ˈləuʃən] 📢 UK📢 US
vt.使摆脱，解除，免除；
[化] 防晒露；
adj.令人满意的；符合要求的；[神]赎罪的；
n.现金；支付金额； vt.支付现款；兑现； adj.现金的；
(1) The beautiful island of Cyprus is a magical place to get married. (2) Even if you are desperate to get married, never let it show. (3) I'm not the kind of person to get married.
get married [ɡet ˈmærid] 📢 UK📢 US
结婚；结亲；成家立室；
vt.期望；预料；要求；认为（某事）会发生； vi.预期；期待；怀胎；怀孕；
n.疯狂；狂怒；狂犬病；看来奇怪（或愚蠢）的行为自有其道理；
n.耳环；耳饰；
(1) The scenery is magnificent. (2) to enjoy the scenery (3) ...the island's spectacular scenery...
scenery [ˈsi:nəri] 📢 UK📢 US
n.假日，休息日；节日； vi.度假，休假；
n.成果；水果；果实；（大地的）产物； vi.树或花草结果； vt.使…结果实；
n.救护车；野战医院；
n.风景，景色；舞台布景；风景画；舞台面；
(1) Carbohydrates are one of the four major classes of biochemical molecules. (2) I went to the tropics for the first time last year. (3) for the first time her veneer of politeness began to crack.
for the first time [fɔ: ðə fə:st taim] 📢 UK📢 US
vt.用手掌打； n.一掴；
与…通信， 与…相一致；切合；
vi.盯着看；显眼；倒立，直竖起； vt.凝视；盯着他的眼睛； n.凝视，瞪视；
adv.第一次；乍；初；首次；
(1) burnt toast (2) Your hand looks badly burnt. (3) The fire burnt the grass quickly.
(1) oyster beds, on the mudflats, are a form of fish farming. (2) He had two dozen oysters and enjoyed every one of them. (3) You're young, you've got a lot of opportunity. The world is your oyster.
(1) The fire was banked up as high as if it were midwinter. (2) It's on the north bank of the Thames. (3) a house on the banks of the River Severn (= on land near the river)
(1) [不可数名词]a degree in librarianship (2) The librarian is arranging the books on the shelf. (3) The computer can alter the serials librarian and produce a bindery notice.
(1) a valid passport (2) a South African passport (3) I was stopped as I went through passport control (= where passports are checked) .
passport [ˈpɑ:spɔ:t] 📢 UK📢 US
adv.惊人地，出人意外地；
例如， 譬如；拿 ... 来说；
n.护照，通行证；手段；
n.例子；榜样；范例；先例； vt.作为…的例子；为…做出榜样； vi.举例；作为…的示范；
(1) Wild wood should be well protect from excessive hag. (2) For use with backflow preventer test cocks to protect from damage. (3) The sheep jammed together to protect from the cold.