(1) She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. (2) He emphasized how little was known about the disease. (3) It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation.
(1) We propose to furnish our own house according to our own taste. (2) I propose to set off immediately. (3) I propose to draw a veil over the appalling events that followed.
(1) The bottom line is that we have to make a decision today. (2) We can't make a decision based on hearsay and guesswork. (3) Think over the matter and then make a decision.
make a decision [meik ei diˈsiʒən] 📢 UK📢 US
adj.晚的，迟到的；末期的，最近的；已故的；原来的，之前的； adv.晚，迟到；后期地；最近地；
v.爱上；倾心；
adv.再者；此外；而且；同时；
决定下来，作出决定，下决心；
(1) It was clear that she wanted to discuss some private matter... (2) Until the matter is resolved the athletes will be ineligible to compete... (3) If your ordinary life is out of control, then retreating into a cosy ritual will not improve matters...
(1) The golden rule in tennis is to keep your eye on the ball. (2) Hanson's golden rule is to add value to whatever business he buys. (3) Unfortunately they did not the golden rule.
golden rule [ˈɡəuldən ru:l] 📢 UK📢 US
vt.赞赏；称赞；欣赏；<美口>想要；
n.重要原则，金科玉律；
n.（外）祖父；始祖； vt.新规定限制；不受新条例；
adj.困难的；难做的；难解的；不易相处的；
(1) The explosion completely destroyed the building. (2) I've completely forgotten her name. (3) completely and utterly broke
(1) Thank you─you're a real gentleman. (2) He's no gentleman! (3) Ladies and gentlemen! Can I have your attention, please?
gentleman [ˈdʒentlmən] 📢 UK📢 US
adv.一次，一趟；一倍；曾经；一旦； conj.一旦…就…；一经； n.一次，一回；
n.先生；绅士；有身份地位的人；
忠于…；尽忠；
稍微； 有一点儿；短时间； 短距离；
(1) to read for pleasure (2) He takes no pleasure in his work. (3) She had the pleasure of seeing him look surprised.
pleasure [ˈpleʒə(r)] 📢 UK📢 US
n.愉快；娱乐；希望；令人高兴的事； vt.使高兴；使满意； vi.觉得高兴，享受；寻欢作乐；
n.（事情的）处置；（自由）处置权；清理；排列； adj.处理（或置放）废品的；
n.电影院；
adj.幽默的；滑稽的；风趣的；谐；
(1) You can make progress only if you are modest. (2) He expects economies to make progress, partly because they have so far to go. (3) So it's hard to make progress in competitions.
(1) He was hardworking and energetic. (2) Flexible, hardworking, loyal and responsible. (3) I also have a strong ability to adapt, hardworking spirit, also a high team spirit.
hardworking [hɑːd'wɜːkɪŋ] 📢 UK📢 US
在公共场所；
adj.苦干的，不辞辛劳的；用功；昧旦晨兴；刻苦；
vi.下蒙蒙细雨，下毛毛雨； n.蒙蒙细雨，毛毛雨；
vt.使延期，延缓；把…放在次要地位；把…放在后面； vi.延缓；延缓发作；
(1) Cracks of light filtered through the shutters... (2) light and water in embassy buildings were cut off... (3) The janitor comes round to turn the lights out...
(1) buried treasure (2) a pirate's treasure chest (3) the priceless art treasures of the Uffizi gallery
treasure [ˈtreʒə(r)] 📢 UK📢 US
n.孔子；孔丘；孔夫子；
adj.苦干的，不辞辛劳的；用功；昧旦晨兴；刻苦；
n.金银财宝；宝藏；珍宝；不可多得的人才； vt.重视；珍惜；珍视；储存；
前进，进步；向上；
(1) The beautiful island of Cyprus is a magical place to get married. (2) Even if you are desperate to get married, never let it show. (3) I'm not the kind of person to get married.
(1) (British English also)She proposed that the book should be banned. (2) The government proposed changes to the voting system. (3) What would you propose?
propose [prəˈpəʊz] 📢 UK📢 US
vi.受痛苦；受损害；变糟；变差； vt.忍受；容忍；容许；遭受；
vt.使气馁；使沮丧；阻碍；劝阻；
vt.提议，建议；打算，计划；推荐，提名；求婚； vi.做出计划，打算；求婚；
n.公司，商号；作伴，伴侣，客人；连队，中队；（社交）集会，聚会；
(1) a fiercely ambitious young manager (2) They were very ambitious for their children (= they wanted them to be successful) . (3) the government's ambitious plans for social reform
(1) He is wonderful and strange and who knows how old he is, he thought. (2) Your behavior is causing our name to be dragged through the mud. (3) His behavior under fire approved him a man of courage.
behavior [bɪˈheɪvjə] 📢 UK📢 US
n.角，触角；号角，喇叭；角质；角状物； vi.不请自来；闯入；
n.行为；态度；（机器等的）运转状态；（事物的）反应；
n.混合，混杂；混杂的事物[人群]；混合（状态）；
n.成功，成就；好成绩，好结果；成功的人（或物）；
(1) He discovered, on closer inspection, that the rocks contained gold... (2) Both nations are seeking closer links with the West... (3) He lived alone, keeping close contact with his three grown-up sons.
(1) an unspoken assumption (2) Something unspoken hung in the air between them. (3) His face was expressionless, but Alex felt the unspoken criticism...
(1) Hollywood's golden boy (2) Businesses have a golden opportunity to expand into new markets. (3) golden memories
golden [ˈɡəuldən] 📢 UK📢 US
adj.金（黄）色的；金质的；美好的 ；
n.暴力，强暴，暴虐；猛烈，激烈；歪曲（事实），曲解（意义）；冒渎，不敬；
n.成果；水果；果实；（大地的）产物； vi.树或花草结果； vt.使…结果实；
因…而著名；
(1) the role of the teacher in the classroom (2) She refused to take on the traditional woman's role. (3) In many marriages there has been a complete role reversal (= change of roles) with the man staying at home and the woman going out to work.