(1) These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. (2) We have had to adapt quickly to the new system. (3) A large organization can be slow to adapt to change.
adapt [əˈdæpt] 📢 UK📢 US
v. (在距离或时间上)靠近，着手处理 n. 接近，路径，方式，方法
v. 使适应，使适合
vt. 惩罚，处罚
vt. 注意到，观察到，评论，注视，遵守，庆祝
(1) The child is developing normally. (2) The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. (3) She developed the company from nothing.
develop [dɪˈveləp] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 价钱，成本，代价 vt. 需付费，使损失，估价
n. 方向 ,用法说明，趋势，目标，方面，指导
vt. 发展，研制，出现 vi. 发展，加剧
vt. 打算，计划，想要
(1) She stared at him again, unable to believe the evidence of her senses. (2) ...a keen sense of smell. (3) She probably sensed that I wasn't telling her the whole story...
sense [sens] 📢 UK📢 US
vt. 有，拥有
n. 重量，砝码，重物，重任，重要性
vt. 保护，防护
n. 感觉官能，感觉，意识，意义
(1) She devoted herself to her career. (2) I could only devote two hours a day to the work. (3) He decided to devote the rest of his life to scientific investigation...
devote [diˈvəut] 📢 UK📢 US
v. (to)把……用于，献身，致力
vt. 包括，包含，使成为……的一部分
n. 感觉官能，感觉，意识，意义
n. 控制权，约束，控制(或操纵)能力，操纵装置 vt. 控制，克制
(1) It happened─whether by accident or design ─that the two of them were left alone after all the others had gone. (2) The tiles come in a huge range of colours and designs. (3) a course in art and design
design [dɪˈzaɪn] 📢 UK📢 US
vi. (on，upon)依靠，信赖，取决于
n. 设计，设计图样，意图 vt. 设计，制订，意欲
n. 结果，影响
vt. 提，输送，推进到
(1) She resented his persistent approaches. (2) All the approaches to the palace were guarded by troops. (3) The club has made an approach to a local company for sponsorship.
approach [əˈproʊtʃ] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 危险，危险的人，危险因素，威胁
v. (在距离或时间上)靠近，着手处理 n. 接近，路径，方式，方法
adj. 特别的，挑剔的，专指的
n. 损坏；（pl.）损害赔偿金 vt. 毁坏，损害
(1) They determined to start early. (2) An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident. (3) We set out to determine exactly what happened that night.
determine [dɪˈtɜ:mɪn] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 代表，典型人物
v. 买得起，承担得起(后果)，提供，给予
adj. 典型的，有代表性的，一贯的，特有的
vt. 确定，决定 vi. 决心(做某事)，决定
(1) She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune . (2) That ring must be worth a fortune . (3) the changing fortunes of the film industry
fortune [ˈfɔ:tʃu:n] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 供应量，供应，补给 vt. 供给，提供
vt. 给……留下深刻印象，使铭记
n. 大笔的钱，运气，命运
vt. 料想，以为，假定，(婉转表达)我看
(1) Her words impressed themselves on my memory. (2) He impressed on us the need for immediate action. (3) It impressed me that she remembered my name.
impress [ɪmˈpres] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 大笔的钱，运气，命运
vt. 给……留下深刻印象，使铭记
v. 敲，碰，敲动，把……撞击成（某种状态）
n. 习惯，习性
(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 .
habit [ˈhæbɪt] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 习惯，习性
n. 信号，标志 v. 发信号
n. (坚决的)要求，需要 vt. 强烈要求，需要
vt. 掩盖，覆盖，足以支付，包括，报道
(1) He was charged with possessing a shotgun without a licence. (2) The gallery possesses a number of the artist's early works. (3) I'm afraid he doesn't possess a sense of humour.
possess [pəˈzes] 📢 UK📢 US
adj. 有……价值， 值得的， 财富，价值
vt. 有，拥有
v. 使适应，使适合
adj. 可获得的，有空的
(1) Starting salary varies from £26 000 to £30 500, depending on experience. (2) He either resigned or was sacked, depending on who you talk to. (3) ‘Is he coming? ’ ‘That depends. He may not have the time. ’
depend [dɪˈpend] 📢 UK📢 US
vt. 反映，反射，表明 vi. 认真思考，沉思
n. 回报，奖励，悬赏金 vt. 给以报酬，奖励
vi. (on，upon)依靠，信赖，取决于
vt. 雇用，使用，利用
(1) He knocked three times and waited. (2) Somebody was knocking on the window. (3) Be careful you don't knock your head on this low beam.
knock [nɔk] 📢 UK📢 US
v. 敲，碰，敲动，把……撞击成（某种状态）
n. 咖啡馆，小餐厅
n. 前进，进步，进展 vi. 进步，改进
vi. 匆忙优.催促 n. 急忙，匆忙
(1) alternative comedy/lifestyles/values (2) alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) (3) You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives.
alternative [ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv] 📢 UK📢 US
v. 停止，离开，离任
v. 丢失，失去，输掉，减少，（钟）走慢
vt. 对比，比较 vi. 与……类似(或相似)
adj. 可供替代的，非传统的，另类的
(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
adj. 杰出的，明显的，突出的
vt. 支持，拥护，供养，证实 n，鼓励，资助
adj. 省事的，方便的，附近的，近便的
vt. 鼓励，激励，怂恿，促进,助长，刺激
(1) Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die) . (2) There is no danger of a bush fire now. (3) The building is in danger of collapsing.
danger [ˈdeɪndʒə(r)] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 危险，危险的人，危险因素，威胁
vt. 以……方式对待，医治，款待 n. 款待，乐事
n. 法官，裁判员 v. 断定，判断，评价，审判
vt. 减少，缩小
(1) a strong desire for power (2) enough money to satisfy all your desires (3) She felt an overwhelming desire to return home.
desire [dɪˈzaɪə(r)] 📢 UK📢 US
v. 花(钱)，度过，消耗，花费
adj. 好奇的，求知欲强的
vt. 渴望，期望，被(某人)吸引 n. 愿望，欲望
vt. 钦佩，赞赏，羡慕，欣赏
(1) I'm afraid this essay is a poor effort. (2) the United Nations' peacekeeping effort (3) The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people.
effort [ˈefət] 📢 UK📢 US
n. 标准，规格
v.&n. 队检查，核实，存放处，检查
vt. 想象，设想
n. 努力，艰难的尝试，努力
(1) He was carrying a suitcase. (2) She carried her baby in her arms. (3) The injured were carried away on stretchers.
carry [ˈkæri] 📢 UK📢 US
v. (with)对付，应付，对待，处理，交易，协议
vt. 提，输送，推进到
vt. 获得，赢得
adj. 全部的，整个的
(1) These items are not covered by your medical insurance... (2) Make sure that the firm's insurance cover is adequate. (3) The law covers four categories of experiments...