(1) She ran her fingers through her hair. (2) Hold the material between finger and thumb. (3) He was about to speak but she raised a finger to her lips.
(1) The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour (= things that cause French people to laugh) . (2) to be in the best of humours (3) The meeting dissolved in ill humour .
(1) self-catering holiday apartments (2) You can visit the whole palace except for the private apartments. (3) ...the private apartments of the Prince of Wales at St James's Palace.
apartment [əˈpɑ:tmənt] 📢 UK📢 US
n.寓所,住房;房间;公寓楼;(有特殊用途或专属某人的)豪华寓所;
adv.在楼下;向[往]楼下; adj.楼下的;
adj.卓越的;杰出的;优秀的;高超;
n.设备,装备;器材,配件;(工作必需的)知识,素养;
(1) wages of £200 a week (2) a weekly wage of £200 (3) wage cuts
(1) The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care. (2) We are here to provide a service for the public. (3) We are here to provide the public with a service.
vt.& vi.打,打击;碰撞; vt.击(球);(在精神上)打击(某人);猜中;迎合; n.打,打击;碰撞;(演出等)成功;批评,讽刺; vi.(风暴、疾病等)袭击;抨击;(偶然)碰上;(突然)想到(与 on, upon 连用);
(1) [不可数名词]She laughed to cover up her feeling of awkwardness. (2) Have I come at an awkward time? (3) This box is very awkward for one person to carry.
awkward [ˈɔ:kwəd] 📢 UK📢 US
adv.足够地,充足地;十分地; adj.充足的;足够的; n.充分,足够;满足; int够了;
n.生物学;生物;
adj.难对付的,棘手的;笨拙的,不灵活的;不顺手的;不优美的;
n.怀疑,疑虑;未确定; vt.怀疑,疑惑; vi.不确定,不能肯定或怀疑;
(1) a remarkable achievement/career/talent (2) She was a truly remarkable woman. (3) The area is remarkable for its scenery.
remarkable [rɪˈmɑ:kəbl] 📢 UK📢 US
n.七十;从七十到七十九的数目、年数或温度;
adj.有用的,有益的,有帮助的;令人满意的;
adj.异常的,引人注目的,;卓越的;显著的;非凡的,非常(好)的;
n.策略,战略;战略学;
(1) the big/little toe (= the largest/smallest toe) (2) I stubbed my toe on the step. (3) Can you touch your toes (= by bending over while keeping your legs straight) ?
(1) Troops were sent to the islands to restore order last november. (2) He was bailed to appear before local magistrates on 5 november. (3) He only got a plurality on november 3rd, just 49 percent.
november [nəʊˈvembə(r)] 📢 UK📢 US
vt.改变;改观;变换; vi.改变; n.[数]变换式;
n.十一月;通讯中用以代替字母 n 的词;
adj.传统的;口传的;惯例的;因袭的;
vt.鼓励,鼓舞;支持;促进;鼓动;
(1) an experienced traveller (= sb who has travelled a lot) (2) She's very young and not very experienced. (3) an experienced teacher
(1) The male bird is easily distinguishable from the female. (2) The coast was barely distinguishable in the mist. (3) She has already distinguished herself as an athlete.
(1) popular pets, e.g. cats and dogs (2) We need helpers of all types, engineers, scientists (e.g. geologists) and teachers... (3) Or consider how you can acquire these skills, e.g. by taking extra courses.
(1) How long have you been living in this country? (2) Well, make up your mind. Which do you want? this one or that one? (3) I think you'll find these more comfortable than those.
(1) the country's first freely elected president (2) EU citizens can now travel freely between member states. (3) When the gate is raised, the water can flow freely.
(1) I turned left automatically without thinking. (2) You will automatically get free dental treatment if you are under 18. (3) The heating switches off automatically.
(1) The book ensured his success. (2) Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off. (3) Britain's negotiators had ensured that the treaty which resulted was a significant change in direction...
(1) the person with overall responsibility for the project (2) There will be winners in each of three age groups, and one overall winner . (3) an overall improvement in standards of living (= affecting everyone)
(1) At about 4.30 p.m. Audrey arrived at the office. (2) By Friday at 5:30 p.m., I still hadn't heard from Lund. (3) The Visitor Centre is open daily 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.