(1) The various elements of the novel fail to cohere. (2) The scriptwriter helped him to adapt his novel for the screen. (3) This adaptation perfectly captures the spirit of Kurt Vonnegut's novel.
novel ['nɒvl] 📢 UK📢 US
v.“alarm”的过去式和过去分词;惊慌;张皇;惶惶;
n.(长篇)小说;[法]新法,附律; adj.新奇的;异常的;
vt.继续;追求;进行;追捕; vi.追,追赶;继续进行;
vt.表现,象征;代表,代理;扮演;作为示范; vi.代表;提出异议;
(1) I do believe in people being able to do what they want to do, providing they're not hurting someone else... (2) providing they do not panic, I believe that their chances of survival will be beyond 95 per cent. (3) Does providing my realm preference guarantee my destination?
(1) Somebody has to think for the child and put him first. (2) first off, huge apologies for last month's confusing report. (3) You don't know the first thing about farming.
(1) On sunday Cohen lay around the house all day. (2) Randall would just now be getting the sunday paper. (3) Naomi used to go to church in Granville every sunday.
(1) As with all new ideas it met with resistance. (2) There has been a lot of resistance to this new law. (3) resistance to change has nearly destroyed the industry.
(1) He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote. (2) There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. (3) Muscle cells need lots of fuel and therefore burn lots of calories...
(1) I sincerely believe that this is the right decision. (2) ‘I won't let you down. ’ ‘I sincerely hope not. ’ (3) 'Congratulations,' he said sincerely...
sincerely [sɪnˈsɪəli] 📢 UK📢 US
vt.使相信,说服,使承认;使明白;使确信;使悔悟,使认错[罪];
adv.真诚地;诚恳地;谆;
adj.武装的;有把手的;有防卫器官的; v.“arm”的过去式和过去分词;
adv.严厉地;明确地;锋利地;突然地;
(1) No one believed he would actually kill himself... (2) would he always be like this?… (3) The statement added that although there were a number of differing views, these would be discussed by both sides...
(1) Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. (2) These repayments are putting a strain on our finances. (3) Relax, and let us take the strain (= do things for you) .
(1) Eight kilometres is roughly equivalent to five miles. (2) 250 grams or an equivalent amount in ounces (3) [不可数名词](formal)There is no straightforward equivalence between economic progress and social well-being.
(1) the economic problems confronting the country (2) The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. (3) She knew that she had to confront her fears.
(1) more and more people are surviving heart attacks... (2) He spent more time perfecting his dance moves instead of gym work. (3) The Afghan authorities say the airport had been closed for more than a year.
(1) a skilful player/performer/teacher (2) Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted. (3) He is widely regarded as Hungary's most skilful politician.
(1) There were no messages for me at the hotel. (2) I left a message on your answering machine. (3) Jenny's not here at the moment. Can I take a message?
(1) He was anxious to preserve his reputation. (2) Efforts to preserve the peace have failed. (3) (humorous)Is he really 60? He's remarkably well preserved .
(1) We need changes in the law governing school attendance. (2) All his decisions have been entirely governed by self-interest. (3) Prices are governed by market demand.
(1) I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood. (2) He is closely associated in the public mind with horror movies. (3) I don't like you associating with those people.
(1) the combined effects of the two drugs (2) You should try to combine exercise with a healthy diet. (3) It took the combined efforts of both the press and the public to bring about a change in the law.
(1) The sight of her son graduating filled her with pride. (2) I take (a) pride in my work . (3) We take great pride in offering the best service in town.
(1) The washing instructions are on the label. (2) price/address labels (3) We tested various supermarkets' own label pasta sauces (= those marked with the name of the shop/store where they are sold) .
(1) They have arrested a number of leading opposition politicians. (2) That politician is always triming. (3) The politician defected from his own party and joined the opposition.
politician [ˌpɒləˈtɪʃn] 📢 UK📢 US
n.吨,公吨;
adv.做为选择,二者择一地;作为一种选择;
adj.运气好的,侥幸的;兆头好的,吉祥的;〈俚〉难得;很恰当的;
n.政治家;政客,玩弄权术者;<蔑>政客,<美>政治贩;
(1) No previous experience is necessary for this job. (2) The car has only had one previous owner. (3) She is his daughter from a previous marriage.
(1) We've all got problems of one kind or another. (2) The room's too small. Let's see if they've got another one . (3) I don't like this room. I'm going to ask for another.