(1) He quoted a passage from the minister's speech. (2) to quote Shakespeare (3) The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision.
quote [kwəut] 📢 UK📢 US
vt.& vi.引述,引用; vt.报价;引述; vi.引用; n.引用;报价;引号;
vt.占领;使用,住在…;使从事,使忙碌;任职;
adj.危险的,冒险的;
adj.好问的,好奇的;爱打听的; n.好询问的人;爱打听别人事情的人;
(1) a training scheme (2) a local scheme for recycling newspapers (3) to introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industry
(1) The tone in his voice brooked no argument. (2) From childhood on, she'd had a plan of action, one that would brook no interference... (3) The army will brook no weakening of its power.
brook [brʊk] 📢 UK📢 US
adj.渐进的,渐(升)降的;倾斜度小的;逐次的,逐渐的;平缓的; n.弥撒升阶圣歌;弥撒圣歌集;
n.妒忌,猜忌;戒备,小心提防;
vt.容忍,忍受; n.小溪;
adj.共有的;共同的;相互的;彼此的;
(1) They are trying to decide where to situate the hospital. (2) The council are trying to decide where to situate the new hospital. (3) The company wants to situate its headquarters in the north.
situate [ˈsɪtʃueɪt] 📢 UK📢 US
vt.使位于,使处于…地位(位置);
n.耐心,耐性;忍耐;单人纸牌游戏;
adj.正确的;合适的;(举止言谈)符合公认准则的;符合公认的准则的; vt.改正;[数学、物理学]校正;(试卷)改错;批改; vi.纠正错误;调整;校准(常与 for 连用);
vt.分配,散布;散发,分发;把…分类;[电]配电;
(1) Cards could be seen all over the neighborhood for the grand opening of an Italian restaurant. (2) I am quite a stranger in this neighborhood. Can you help me? (3) Two of China's toughest diplomatic challenges are in its own neighborhood.
(1) to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis (2) Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences. (3) He resolved not to tell her the truth.
(1) Dickens' ‘A tale of Two Cities ’ (2) a fairy/moral/romantic, etc. tale (3) I love listening to his tales of life at sea.
tale [teɪl] 📢 UK📢 US
n.传说,传言;(尤指充满惊险的)故事;坏话,谣言;〈古〉计算,总计;
vt.& vi.说服;劝说;使相信;使信服;
n.紧急情况;突发事件;非常时刻; adj.紧急的,应急的;
adj.妒忌的,妒羡的;猜疑的,留意堤防的;爱惜的,戒备的;精心守护的;
(1) The witch wakes up early in the morning. Hansel and Gretel are still sleeping. (2) The Negro quarter around 135 th Street, New York, was overrun with fortune tellers and witch doctors. (3) The witch charmed the prince.
(1) a suitable candidate (2) This programme is not suitable for children. (3) a suitable place for a picnic
suitable [ˈsu:təbl] 📢 UK📢 US
adj.布满灰尘的;尘状的;浅灰色的;枯燥无味的;
adj.合适的,适当的,适宜的,恰当的;
adj.明亮的;<非正式>美好的;闪耀的;才华横溢的; n.宝石;钻石;
n.仙女;小仙子;小精灵; adj.美丽的,可爱的;仙女似的;
(1) Here the river is confined in a narrow channel. (2) The soldiers concerned were confined to barracks (= had to stay in the barracks , as a punishment) (3) She was confined to bed with the flu.
(1) a picturesque cottage/setting/village (2) a picturesque description of life at sea (3) The inn is picturesquely situated on the banks of the river.
(1) These days we have more money and more leisure to enjoy it. (2) leisure activities/interests/pursuits (3) Spend the afternoon at leisure in the town centre.
(1) I'm a creature of habit (= I have a fixed and regular way of doing things) . (2) He began to finance his habit through burglary. (3) She's tried to give up smoking but just can't kick the habit .
(1) a paved area near the back door (2) This decision paved the way for changes in employment rights for women. (3) The avenue had never been paved, and deep mud made it impassable in winter.
pave [peiv] 📢 UK📢 US
adj.微妙的;熟练的;纤弱的;易损的;
vt.营救,救援,使免遭损失;[法律] 非法劫回; n.营救,救援;营救[救援]行动;
vt.铺设;为…铺平道路;安排;n.(用砖石)铺(地); adj.(宝石)密镶的;
n.努力,尝试;工作;成就;杰作;
(1) I found it difficult to relate the two ideas in my mind. (2) In the future, pay increases will be related to productivity. (3) She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters.
(1) I was somewhat surprised to see him. (2) The situation has changed somewhat since we last met. (3) What happened to them remains somewhat of a mystery.
(1) I've been delegated to organize the Christmas party. (2) The conference was attended by delegates from 56 countries. (3) Some managers find it difficult to delegate.
(1) ‘It isn't fair! ’, he exclaimed angrily. (2) She opened her eyes and exclaimed in delight at the scene. (3) He exclaims that it must be a typing error.
(1) to set off at a steady/gentle/leisurely pace (2) Congestion frequently reduces traffic to walking pace . (3) The ball gathered pace as it rolled down the hill.
(1) I have been fortunate enough to visit many parts of the world as a lecturer. (2) I was fortunate in having a good teacher. (3) Remember those less fortunate than yourselves.