(1) This was an amount of compliance which he had not at all expected. (2) I have to do an amount of homework every day. (3) Quite an amount of rain has fallen during the night.
an amount of [æn əˈmaunt ɔv] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 决心; 决定; 查明
adj. 许多
n. 小说; 虚构的事; 杜撰
n. 事件; 活动; 比赛项目
(1) The crisis had a negative effect on trade. (2) The whole experience was definitely more positive than negative. (3) Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory.
negative [ˈneɡətɪv] 📢 UK📢 US
adv. 有规律地; 经常; 均匀地
v. 打碎; 撞击; 猛击; 扣球 n. 打碎; 撞车; 扣球; 十分走红的歌曲
adj. 消极的; 否定的; 负的; 阴极的 v. 拒绝; 否定 n. 底片; （化验或科学试验中的）阴性结果; 坏的事情
adj. 内疚的; 有罪的
(1) G: No , son ! No pain , no gain ! We are following the fish. (2) No pain, no gain Many people tend to overdo their exercise programs looking for quick results.
no pain no gain [] 📢 UK📢 US
有人很熟悉某件事
不辛苦，无收获
n. <鱼>金枪鱼（科），鲔鱼; 金枪鱼罐头; <植>金枪仙人掌
v. 选举; 选择 adj. 候任的
(1) The photograph showed him to advantage. (2) He took advantage of my generosity (= for example, by taking more than I had intended to give) . (3) A small car has the added advantage of being cheaper to run.
advantage [ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 有利条件; 优势; 优点，好处 v. 有利于; 有助于; 使处于有利地位
推迟...，使...延期
v. 允许; 使有可能; 破例做 n. 许可证
n. 记录，记载; 唱片; （体育运动或活动的）纪录; 履历; 案底 v. 记录；记载; 录制; 标明，显示 adj. 创纪录的
(1) It's fashionable but wearable, and it's easy to look after. (2) I just can't be bothered to look after the house. (3) They wanted someone responsible to look after the place at night-time.
look after [luk ˈɑ:ftə] 📢 UK📢 US
毫无疑问
adj. 令人尴尬/难堪的; 使显得愚蠢的
n. 有利条件; 优势; 优点，好处 v. 有利于; 有助于; 使处于有利地位
照顾; 照料; 料理; 打理
(1) He had to laugh despite himself. (2) Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it. (3) despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work.
despite [dɪˈspaɪt] 📢 UK📢 US
因...而骄傲、自豪
prep. 尽管，虽然; 不由自主
v. 鼓励; 使有希望; 劝说; 促进
建议做…
(1) For instance, if you want to exercise more, arrange to do it with a friend.
arrange to do [] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 风俗; 个人习惯; 惠顾 adj. 定做的
v. 击败; 使困惑; 使失败; 否决; 难倒; 失利 n. 失败; 战败; 击败
接近，靠近; 濒临; 切; 亲
安排做某事
(1) And the teddy bear you gave me that I held so tight. (2) He lost his job as a result of the dispute. (3) He was made king as a result of various intrigues.
as a result [æz ə rɪˈzʌlt] 📢 UK📢 US
筹钱
v. 努力，尝试，企图 n. 努力，尝试，（杀人）企图
所以；结果(是)
v. 打翻，弄翻; 打乱，打搅 adj. 难过的; 失望的; 沮丧的; （肠胃）不舒服的
(1) The king was attended upon [ on ] by a number of servants. (2) He consulted a number of relevant books and periodicals. (3) The radar beam can track a number of targets almost simultaneously.
a number of [ə ˈnʌmbə(r) ɒv] 📢 UK📢 US
许多的; 一些
依我看来; 据我看来
adj. 有魅力的; 好看的; 吸引人的; 悦耳的
n. (飞机、轮船等上的)全体工作人员; 技术团队; 一组人; 划船队; 赛船运动 v. 当船员
(1) The country experienced a foreign currency shortage for several months. (2) We lost a lot of money, but we just put it down to experience. (3) experience has taught me that life can be very unfair.
experience [ɪkˈspɪəriəns] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 经验; 经历; 往事 v. 经历; 感受
adj. 惊愕的，受震惊的 v. 使…震惊( shock的过去式和过去分词 ); 使受电击; 使…感到厌恶[恐惧]
终于； 最终
prep. 在/船/飞机/车上; 上船/飞机/车 adv. 在/船/飞机/车上; 上船/飞机/车
(1) We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public. (2) Banks actively encourage people to borrow money. (3) They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children.
encourage [ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 协会，联盟; 关系; 联系，联想; 因果关系
下（车、马等）; 离开; 发出; （使）入睡
vt. 使位于，使处于…地位（位置）
v. 鼓励; 使有希望; 劝说; 促进
(1) Let's talk just about investment generally. (2) The male is generally larger with a shorter beak. (3) I generally get up at six.
generally [ˈdʒenrəli] 📢 UK📢 US
adv. 笼统地; 通常地; 普遍地
避免做某事；逃避…
发现; 使发作; 使受惩罚; 通过探询[访问]获悉（某人）不在
跟上，保持同步
(1) I'll ring the hotel. I'll tell them we'll check in tomorrow. (2) I'd like to cash this check in, please. (3) You must check in the equipment after using.
check in [tʃek in] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 薪金，工资
n. 地址，位置; 网址; 演说 v. 写（收信人）姓名地址; 解决，处理; 演讲; 向…说话; 称呼
(在旅馆、机场等) 登记
不做某事
(1) None of the passengers and crew were injured. (2) crew members (3) the officers and crew
crew [kruː] 📢 UK📢 US
adj. 前任的; 以前的; 前者的
n. (飞机、轮船等上的)全体工作人员; 技术团队; 一组人; 划船队; 赛船运动 v. 当船员
n. 管弦乐队; 管弦乐队的全部乐器
过去是
(1) She conveniently forgot to mention that her husband would be at the party, too (= because it suited her not to say) . (2) Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy. (3) A bicycle is often more convenient than a car in towns.
convenient [kənˈviːniənt] 📢 UK📢 US
v. 喜爱，爱好; 疼; 待见
n. 意图，计划; 情势需要; 重要意义; 意志
adj. 实用的; 方便的; 附近的; 省事的
n. 政府; 政体; 治理的形式; 管辖，治理
(1) It wasn't a ghost; it was a real person. (2) pictures of animals, both real and mythological (3) In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life .
real [ˈriːəl] 📢 UK📢 US
adj. 真的; 真实的，实际的; 名副其实的; 严肃的; 十足的 adv. 非常，很
n. 胡须，胡子
adj. 效率高的; 有能力的
n. 想象（力）; 幻想物; 创造力
(1) The host fears the guests won't get on... (2) What are your neighbours like? Do you get on with them? (3) Jane got on with her work...
(1) You have to learn to take care of your possessions. (2) Don't worry yourself about me, I can take care of myself. (3) I take care of them to the best of my abilities.
take care of [teik kɛə ɔv] 📢 UK📢 US
照顾; 处理
n. 紧急事件 adj. 紧急情况下的; 应急的
n. 探险（队）; 远征; 短途旅行
n. 数量，数额; 大量，众多
(1) They eat mainly fruit and nuts. (2) ‘Where do you export to? ’ ‘France, mainly. ’ (3) The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival.
mainly [ˈmeɪnli] 📢 UK📢 US
（把…）与…相比; 比得上， 可与…相比; 比较
在我去的路上
adv. 主要地; 大多
被允许做些什么
(1) Looks has the source of goods factory fast to relate with us! (2) This paper introduce the rules of law relate with medical record management. (3) Welcome the domestic and foreign merchants to relate with Our company consults!
(1) a driving licence (2) a licence for the software (3) Is there a licence fee?
licence [ˈlaɪsns] 📢 UK📢 US
adj. 现实的; 实际的; 明智的; 逼真的
v. 出版，刊登; 发表; 公布
（使）加速; 开快车; 加紧; 增速
n. 许可; 许可证; 放纵; 放荡
(1) surgical/optical/precision, etc. instruments (2) instruments of torture (3) Is he learning an instrument?
instrument [ˈɪnstrəmənt] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 预订; 保留意见; 保留地
adj. 真的; 真实的，实际的; 名副其实的; 严肃的; 十足的 adv. 非常，很
n. 生活环境; 自然环境，生态环境
n. 器械; 乐器; 仪器; 工具; 促成某事的人/物; 受利用的人; 文据
(1) The weakest students can end up with a negative score. (2) They could end up with a 50-point winning margin. (3) That's what you'll end up with, you mark my words.
(1) She was so depressed she took to drugs. (2) I would rather go out tonight, if you don't mind. (3) I would rather die than compromise.
would rather [wʊd ˈrɑːðə(r)] 📢 UK📢 US
宁愿， 宁可
n. 多种多样; 多样化; 种类; 综艺节目
v. 想象; 猜测; 臆想; 认为
adj. 慷慨的; 宽厚的; 丰富的
(1) The show was good entertainment value . (2) a budget for the entertainment of clients (3) radio, television and other forms of entertainment
entertainment [ˌentəˈteɪnmənt] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 娱乐节目/活动; 招待
进展; 与…和睦相处
n. 垫子; 起保护(或缓冲)作用的事物 v. 减少对…的震动/冲击; 减轻(令人不快的影响)
n. 沙漠，荒原; 枯燥乏味的地方（或境况）
(1) The device had been used operationally some months previously. (2) He may suddenly take a dislike to foods that he's previously enjoyed. (3) He had first entered the House 12 years previously.
previously [ˈpriːviəsli] 📢 UK📢 US
adj. 当前的; 流通的 n. (河、湖或海的)水流; 电流; 趋向
v. 扣牢; 关紧; 使牢固; 系上; 抓牢; 盯住
adv. 事先; 以前; 仓促; “previous”的派生
不做
(1) obviously, we don't want to spend too much money. (2) Diet and exercise are obviously important. (3) He was obviously drunk.
obviously [ˈɒbviəsli] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 保龄球运动; 滚木球戏 v. 打保龄球(bowl的现在分词)
adv. 明显地﹐显而易见地
n. 烟囱; 狭孔
n. 距离; 遥远，久远; 疏远; 远方; 冷淡 adj. 远程的 v. 使疏远
(1) One said he could not see anything except the blue of the sky. (2) That kind of money is no longer going about now. (3) no longer trammel by his responsibility as chairman, he can say what he wish.
no longer [nəʊ ˈlɒŋgə] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 器械; 乐器; 仪器; 工具; 促成某事的人/物; 受利用的人; 文据
搜索；查找
不再
prep. 在…下面; 在…背后; 比不上
(1) Some birds which were once a common sight are now becoming rare. (2) a common spelling mistake (3) They share a common interest in photography.
(1) The air seemed to be full of pink mist. (2) Your garden will be full of green grass and gay flowers. (3) The club seemed to be full of eccentrics.
be full of [bi: ful ɔv] 📢 UK📢 US
v. 充满; 横生; 盈; 满腹
n. 评审，检查; 评论; 回顾; 检阅; 复习课 v. 审核，复查; 回顾，反思; 评论; 检阅（部队）; 复习
报名
n. 独木舟，皮划艇 v. 划/乘独木舟
(1) Only in this way can the critical mass of participation be reached. (2) Each year, hundreds of animals are killed in this way. (3) in this way we get better results in teaching.
in this way [in ðis wei] 📢 UK📢 US
让……搭车
动画片，美术片
adv. 这样
把…同…联系起来 connect something in thought or meaning
(1) Remember, keep a positive attitude and good things will happen. (2) For showbiz newcomers, he advises keeping a positive attitude. (3) Jerry : Of course, Chinese literators also accept the positive attitude of Confucianism.
positive attitude [ˈpɔzitiv ˈætitju:d] 📢 UK📢 US
[医]积极态度
胡闹，弄乱; 粗鲁地对待
害怕; 对…感到恐惧
adj. 焦虑的，担心的; 紧张的; 渴望的
(1) the latest unemployment figures (2) the latest craze/fashion/trend (3) her latest novel
latest [ˈleɪtɪst] 📢 UK📢 US
phrase. 拿起; 占用，占据; 开始从事; 接受; 继续
n. 话题
adj. 最近的; 最新的 n. 最新事物; 最新消息; 至迟
v. 需要; 要求，规定
(1) They have only a vague idea of the amount of water available. (2) the amount of sleep we need varies from person to person. (3) the amount of paperwork involved is mind-boggling.
the amount of [ðə əˈmaunt ɔv] 📢 UK📢 US
…数量
n. 准许; 许可证
阻止， 防止
adj. 主要的 n. 主管道; 水源; （水等）供应系统
(1) the relative merits of the two plans (2) the position of the sun relative to the earth (3) They now live in relative comfort (= compared with how they lived before) .
relative [ˈrelətɪv] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 戴在头上的收话器，双耳式耳机; 听筒
n. 亲戚; 同类事物 adj. 相对的; 比较的; 相比之下存在; 关于; 指代前面句子（的一部分）
v. 谈及; 提到; 提名 n. 提及; 提名表扬
n. 记忆力; 回忆; 存储器; 怀念
(1) historically, there has always been a great deal of rivalry between the two families. (2) The book is historically inaccurate. (3) a historical novel
historical [hɪˈstɒrɪkl] 📢 UK📢 US
v. 应得; 值得
adj. （有关）历史的，史学的; 基于史实的，历史题材的
vt. 同意; 发许可证 n. 执照，许可证；特许
n. 侦探; 警探 adj. 侦探的; 破案的
(1) She plays the flute in the school orchestra. (2) the Scottish Symphony orchestra (3) ...the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic orchestra.
orchestra [ˈɔːkɪstrə] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 小溪; 气流; 一连串; 班 v. 按能力分班; 飘动; 流出
adj. 最近的; 最新的 n. 最新事物; 最新消息; 至迟
n. 管弦乐队; 管弦乐队的全部乐器
药店,药房
(1) The city has trebled the number of its prisoners to 21,000. (2) the number of commuters to London has dropped by 100,000. (3) the number of women who become pregnant after adopting children is legion.