(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.
(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.
skilful [ˈskɪlfl] 📢 UK📢 US
n.会员资格；会员身份；会员全体；
adv.永远；曾经，这以前；究竟，到底；可能；
n.上下文；背景；环境；语境；
adj.灵巧的；熟练的；技术好的；
(1) We cannot discount the possibility of further strikes. (2) The news reports were being discounted as propaganda. (3) discounted prices/fares
(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...
(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...
would [wʊd] 📢 UK📢 US
n.周年纪念日； adj.周年的；周年纪念的；年年的；每年的；
n.饼干；小甜点；吸引人的年轻妇女；甜面包；
aux.将，将要；愿意；会，打算；大概； v.(will 的过去式，用于转述)将；
n.小山，山冈；斜坡； v.把…堆成小山；培土于…周围；
(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) 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 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
n.吨；大量，许多；
n.层；浓度；厚（度）；最厚的部分；
n.费用；花费的钱；消耗；花钱的东西； vt.向…收取费用；把…作为开支勾销；
n.（长篇）小说；[法]新法，附律； adj.新奇的；异常的；
(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) 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) 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) the division sign (÷) (2) There are deep divisions in the party over the war. (3) the work of healing the divisions within society
division [dɪ'vɪʒn] 📢 UK📢 US
n.布，织物；一块布；用作某种用途的布，桌布，擦布，揩布；（统称）牧师；
n.分开，分隔；[数]除法；部门；[军]师；
n.意志；目的；作用；（进行中的）行动； vt.有意；打算；企图（做）；决意（做）；
n.衣服；服装；[航]帆装； v.覆盖(clothe的现在分词)；给…提供衣服；
(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.
(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) 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...
therefore [ˈðeəfɔ:(r)] 📢 UK📢 US
adj.易看见的，可看见的；显然的，明明白白的；貌似的，表面的；显见；
adv.因此；所以；故；乃；
adj.有根基的；有基地的； v.立基于；以…为基础(base的过去式和过去分词)；
n.关系；联系；浪漫关系；血缘关系；
(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.
confront [kən'frʌnt] 📢 UK📢 US
vt.面对；使面对面，使对质；碰到，遇到；比较；
n.挑战；盘问；质疑；怀疑； vt.质疑；向…挑战； vi.提出挑战，要求竞赛（或竞争）；驳斥；
vt.使相信，说服，使承认；使明白；使确信；使悔悟，使认错[罪]；
adv.开始；最初；
(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?
message ['mesɪdʒ] 📢 UK📢 US
n.信息；启示；使命；广告词句； vt.通知； vi.报信；[通信]报文；
n.机场；航空站；
vi.商议，商量；[医]会诊；咨询；充当顾问； vt.请教；翻阅；求教于；顾及；
pron.某人，有人； n.某个人；
(1) how does it work? (2) Suppose we meet somewhere for a drink? I'll pay. how's that? (3) 'The fuel gauge is broken.' — 'Broken? how do you mean?'
(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) 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) 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) 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) 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.