(1) She fell over and swore loudly. (2) Why did you let him swear at you like that? (3) He swore revenge on the man who had killed his father.
swear [sweə(r)] 📢 UK📢 US
v.发誓；咒骂； n.发誓，宣誓；咒骂；
n.手指；指状物；指针； vt.伸出；告发；用手指触摸； vi.用手指触摸；拨弄；
n.机会；适当的时机良机；有利的环境，条件；
adj.可用的；有空的；可会见的；（戏票、车票等）有效的；
(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) 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) 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) 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) 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.
(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) Season with salt and pepper (2) freshly ground pepper (3) peppered steak
pepper ['pepə(r)] 📢 UK📢 US
num.四；四个；第四； n.四的；四个一组之物；
n.胡椒；辣椒；胡椒粉； vt.在…上撒胡椒粉；使布满；
n.女人，妇女；成年女子；女拥人或女下属；女人本能；
adj.毁灭的；堕落的；破产的； v.破坏( ruin的过去式)；毁掉；使破产；使沦落；
(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) 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) 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.
sunday [ˈsʌndeɪ] 📢 UK📢 US
n.星期日，星期天；每逢星期日出版的报纸；星期日报；[人名] 森迪；
adv.（在）今天；现在；现今；现代，当代； n.今天，今日；现代，当代；现今；
n.代理；机构；力量；
adv.非常；不寻常地，异乎寻常地；显著地；出奇；
(1) a chemical element (2) the chemical industry (3) chemical reactions/processes
(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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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.协会，社团；联合，联系；联想；
n.层；浓度；厚（度）；最厚的部分；
aux.将，将要；愿意；会，打算；大概； v.(will 的过去式，用于转述)将；
vt.推测；猜测，臆测；猜中；假定，认为； vi.猜，猜测；猜对； n.猜测；推断；
(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.分开，分隔；[数]除法；部门；[军]师；
n.热情，热忱；热衷的事物；宗教的狂热；
n.顾客，客户；主顾；<口>家伙；
n.踝，踝关节；脚脖子；
(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) 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) 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 .