(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) Consumers are very nervous about the future. (2) He had been nervous about inviting us. (3) The horse may be nervous of cars.
nervous [ˈnə:vəs] 📢 UK📢 US
adj.健康的;健全的;大量的;有益于健康的;
n.染料,染色;颜色; vt.染色;给…染色; vi.染上或粘上(颜色);
adj.焦虑的;紧张不安的;神经质的;
n.呼吸;一口气;呼吸力;微量;
(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.
introvert [ˈɪntrəˌvɜ:t] 📢 UK📢 US
n.性格内向的人;
n.饿,饥饿;欲望; vt.& vi.(使)饥饿; vi.渴望;
adv.幸运地;侥幸;幸而;幸亏;
adj.舒适的,安逸的,惬意的; n.保温罩;
(1) a holiday romance (2) They had a whirlwind romance . (3) Spring is here and romance is in the air.
romance [rəʊˈmæns] 📢 UK📢 US
沐浴;
n.浪漫史;爱情小说;恋爱;传奇色彩; vt.& vi.虚构;渲染;谈情说爱;追求某人;
adj.全部时间的;全日制的;专职的,专任的;
n.一代人;代(约30年),时代;生殖;产生;
(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) 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) 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.
protect...from
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adj.快乐的,愉快的;同性恋的;艳丽的,华丽的;放荡的,无法无天的; n.同性恋者(尤指男性);
adv.在户外;向户外; n.户外;露天;野外;世间;
保护…不受…;
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;
(1) Let's ask for the bill. (2) a ten-dollar bill (3) to introduce/approve/reject a bill
(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.
here you are.
📢 UK📢 US
adj.值得的;有报酬的;
给你。;
(指物种、家族、习惯、观念等)绝迹,消失;绝种;绝灭;淘汰;
adj.饥饿的;渴望的,渴望得到;(统称)饥民;荒年的,不毛的;
(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) "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.
(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) 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) 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) 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.
(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.
eat in [i:t in] 📢 UK📢 US
n.<生>细胞;小牢房;电池;<诗>墓穴; vi.住在牢房或小室中; vt.囚禁;
在家吃饭;在学校就餐;
n.辐射;放射物;辐射状;分散;
<美>银行支票员;
(1) She turned the handle and opened the door. (2) They were arrested for handling stolen goods . (3) She's a difficult horse to handle.
(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) 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.
(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) 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.
(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.
(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.
(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?
(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.