(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.
(1) From his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour. (2) Where would be the best position for the lights? (3) Is everybody in position ?
position [pəˈzɪʃn] 📢 UK📢 US
n.星期一,周一,礼拜一;[人名] [英格兰人姓氏] 蒙迪来源于古诺斯语人名,含义是“保护”(protection);[人名] [英格兰人姓氏] 蒙迪绰号,星期一,来源于古英语(曾流传生于星期一是幸运的,生于星期五是不幸运的);[人名] [爱尔兰姓氏] 蒙迪盖尔语姓氏的英语形式,含义是“Eoin之仆的儿子”(son of the servant of Eoin);
(1) the benefits of modern medicine (2) It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work. (3) The insurance plan will provide substantial cash benefits to your family in case of your death.
(1) The two sets of figures are not significantly different. (2) Profits have increased significantly over the past few years. (3) significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election.
(1) She was the last surviving member of the family. (2) Of the six people injured in the crash, only two survived. (3) Some strange customs have survived from earlier times.
(1) the present government's policy on education (2) The company has adopted a firm policy on shoplifting. (3) We have tried to pursue a policy of neutrality.
policy ['pɒləsɪ] 📢 UK📢 US
adj.坐落的,位于的; vt.位于(locate的过去式和过去分词);
adj.不可避免的;必然发生的;<非正>总会发生的;必然发生的事;
adj.可爱的;令人愉快的;有趣的;晴朗的;
n.政策;策略;保险单;策略性;
(1) business/commercial/industrial premises (2) No alcohol may be consumed on the premises . (3) Police were called to escort her off the premises .
(1) Can you confirm what happened? (2) It has been confirmed that the meeting will take place next week. (3) The walk in the mountains confirmed his fear of heights.
(1) He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country. (2) You should consider other people before you act. (3) He stood there, considering the painting.
(1) A neon sign flashed on and off above the door. (2) Lightning flashed in the distance. (3) You can go for a 'rostrum' system, which sounds flash, but can be assembled quite cheaply.
(1) She wore a small gold cross on a chain around her neck. (2) Those who could not write signed with a cross. (3) Sign your name on the form where I've put a cross.
(1) a critical moment in our country's history (2) One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition . (3) Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them.
(1) to work for a business/political/voluntary organization (2) the World Health organization (3) He's the president of a large international organization.
(1) Polish banks can still take two or three weeks to clear a cheque... (2) Sotomayor, the Cuban holder of the world high jump record, cleared 2.36 metres. (3) After that they drove clear over to St Paul.
(1) The modern hotels here have no real character. (2) a face with a lot of character (3) There were some really strange characters hanging around the bar.
(1) He was annoyed to find himself going red. (2) I was annoyed that they hadn't turned up. (3) I bet she was annoyed at having to write it out again.
annoyed [əˈnɔɪd] 📢 UK📢 US
n.收集,采集;征收;收藏品;募捐;
vt.& vi.购买,购得; n.交易,买卖;便宜货; vt.够支付;买通;收买;贿赂;
n.同意;批准;赞成;
adj.恼怒的,气恼的; v.使烦恼,使恼怒,干扰,打扰(annoy的过去式和过去分词);
(1) For four days the town suffered continuous attacks. (2) the continuous tenses (3) He has lived and worked in France almost continuously since 1990.
(1) The couple was/were married in 1976. (2) Do you need any more glasses? I've got a couple I can lend you. (3) (North Amercian English)It's only a couple blocks away.
(1) I'm going to complain to the manager about this. (2) She never complains, but she's obviously exhausted. (3) The defendant complained of intimidation during the investigation.
(1) Your opinion will not affect my decision. (2) The south of the country was worst affected by the drought. (3) The condition affects one in five women.
(1) If I could afford it I'd have four television sets... (2) If only I could get some sleep, I would be able to cope. (3) The rest of the players are a great bunch of lads and I couldn't be happier...
(1) I didn't give Reid all the details yet — I'll fill him in... (2) He filled her in on Wilbur Kantor's visit. (3) Vice-presidents' wives would fill in for first ladies.