(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.
freely [ˈfri:li] 📢 UK📢 US
n.可能,可能性;希望,可能发生的事物;
vt.统治;管理;治理;支配(词或短语的形式或用法); vi.控制,支配;操纵;
n.电冰箱;冷冻机;
adv.自由地,随意地,免费地;直率地;免费地;慷慨地;
(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.
(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.
automatic [ˌɔ:tə'mætɪk] 📢 UK📢 US
adj.自动的;不假思索的,无意识的;必然发生的; n.自动化机器或设备;自动手枪;
vt.使相信,说服,使承认;使明白;使确信;使悔悟,使认错[罪];
adj.口渴的;渴望(求)…的;干旱的,缺水的;耗油的;
vt.刺激,使兴奋;使发怒;使感到不适;使疼痛,使发炎; vi.引起恼怒;引起不愉快;
(1) The knives were bent out of shape. (2) He bent the wire into the shape of a square. (3) Mark the pipe where you want to bend it.
(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) 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) 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.
p.m. [ˌpi: ˈem] 📢 UK📢 US
int.请; vt.& vi.使高兴;使满意;讨人喜欢;讨好;
n.腕,手腕;腕关节;(衣袖等的)腕部;
abbr.=<拉>post meridiem 下午;
adj.确信的,深信的;有信心的,沉着的;大胆的,过分自信的;厚颜无耻的; n.知己;心腹朋友;
(1) an error in translation (2) He specializes in translation from Danish into English. (3) The book loses something in translation .
(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.
(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.
(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) 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) 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) [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
n.[诗]节奏,韵律;[医]节律,规律;[乐]节拍;[艺]调和;
n.智力;聪颖;情报;情报机构;
adj.难对付的,棘手的;笨拙的,不灵活的;不顺手的;不优美的;
n.媒体;[解剖学]血管中层;[语音学] 浊塞音;介质;[医]培养基;
(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 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 .