(1) The club was really kicking last night. (2) They gave him a good kicking. (3) The customers are kicking at paying such high prices, and they can hardly be blamed.
(1) They just rolled about on the floor punching each other like schoolboys. (2) I will have no one punching anyone else up in my hotel. (3) In the past, many kids would settle disputes by punching each other out.
(1) meticulous planning/records/research (2) He's always meticulous in keeping the records up to date. (3) Their room had been prepared with meticulous care.
(1) It is not surprising that children learn to read at different rates... (2) A surprising number of customers order the same sandwich every day. (3) In spite of the fall from his horse, his leg was surprisingly uninjured.
(1) The scientists say images in computer games also expose children junk food. (2) Molly: At least I am not fat like you, Mr. junk food junkie. (3) Sodas and junk food are sharply limited in the schools.
(1) I have the greatest respect for your brother. (2) A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect . (3) A deep mutual respect and understanding developed between them.
respect [rɪˈspekt] 📢 UK📢 US
adj.每年的;一年的;[植物]一年生的; n.年刊;一年生植物;
n.武器,兵器; vi.武装,提供武器;
vt.尊重;尊敬;关心;遵守; n.尊重,恭敬;敬意;某方面;
n.学校作业,课堂作业,课外作业;
(1) Does the college cafeteria provide a healthful diet? (2) Chinese cooking is both low in calories and healthful. (3) The healthful man can give counsel to the sick.
(1) I'll start off by using this piece of wood. (2) Unexpectedly it poured with rain and it was impossible to start off. (3) What shall we start off this thing with?
(1) Get up off your backside and do some work! (2) He sits on his backside. (3) Get off your backside and do some work!
backside [ˈbæksaɪd] 📢 UK📢 US
n.臀部,背部;后方;
n.磁铁,磁石;有吸引力的人或物;[物]磁体;
感觉自在;
adv.公认地;
(1) So you wouldn't consider this to be a normal rescue procedure. (2) Berths on steamships can be booked a long while in advance. (3) All bookings will be made 3 days in advance.
(1) an Italian restaurant (2) We had a meal in a restaurant. (3) We went out to a restaurant to celebrate.
restaurant [ˈrestrɒnt] 📢 UK📢 US
n.饭店;餐馆;饭馆;菜馆;
adj.懒惰的;没精打采的;慢吞吞的;
adj.兼职的;部分时间的; adv.兼职地;用部分时间地;
prep.不管;尽管(自己)不愿意;不在乎;虽有; n.侮辱;憎恨;怨恨;轻蔑的拒绝或不承认;
(1) a professional/amateur/heavyweight boxer (2) The boxer got a blow on his head and went out. (3) The boxer was out on bail within 24 hours of his arrest.
(1) a state banquet in honour of the visiting President (2) Last night he attended a state banquet at Buckingham Palace. (3) He entertained me with a banquet.
(1) She was startled when Lisa popped up at the door all smiles... (2) You solved one problem and another would immediately pop up. (3) When it is done , it will pop up an EV ( exposure value ) dialogue.
(1) They ran up a flag in honor of the president's visit. (2) A banquet was given in honor of the distinguished guests. (3) We gave a dinner in honor of our guests.
(1) Money will be crucial to the accomplishment of our objectives. (2) It was one of the President's greatest accomplishments. (3) Drawing and singing were among her many accomplishments.
(1) Rev. 21:26 And they will bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it. (2) We should respect, honor, and appreciate one another's portion and function in the New Testament ministry. (3) Jn. 4:44 For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country.
honor [ˈɔnə] 📢 UK📢 US
vt.使失望;使破灭,使落空; vi.使失望;
vt.使大为吃惊,使惊奇; n.吃惊,好奇;
放弃;投降;把…让给;戒除;
n.尊敬;敬意;荣誉;光荣; vt.尊敬,给以荣誉; [美国英语] =honour;
(1) Any time you want a babysitter, dear, you only have to ask. (2) She couldn't always afford a babysitter. (3) I can't find a babysitter for tonight.
babysitter [ˈbeɪbisɪtə(r)] 📢 UK📢 US
n.临时照顾幼儿者;
吸毒;
adv.全世界;举世;五洲四海;普天之下;
n.图书管理员;[计算机]库管理程序;
(1) This video is dedicated to martial artists and non - martial artist alike. (2) A master martial artist asked Bruce to teach him everything Bruce knew about martial arts.
martial artist [ˈmɑ:ʃəl ˈɑ:tist] 📢 UK📢 US
[体]武术家;
n.牡蛎;<俚>守秘密的人;鸡背肉;沉默寡言的人;
n.尊敬;敬意;荣誉;光荣; vt.尊敬,给以荣誉; [美国英语] =honour;
虽然, 尽管…;不顾;别看;
(1) She was punched and kicked by her attackers. (2) The boys were kicking a ball around in the yard. (3) Vandals had kicked the door down.
(1) I think we should just give in gracefully . (2) The cathedral's white towers climb gracefully into the sky. (3) His father had always taught him to be graceful in defeat.
(1) Try not to eat between meals. (2) Lunch is his main meal of the day. (3) (especially British English) to go out for a meal (= to go to a restaurant to have a meal)
(1) He asked me to marry him and I accepted. (2) Please accept our sincere apologies. (3) He is charged with accepting bribes from a firm of suppliers.