(1) We should have had a proper discussion before voting. (2) Please follow the proper procedures for dealing with complaints. (3) Nothing is in its proper place.
(1) Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle. (2) Nick caught up with me and rode alongside. (3) A police car pulled up alongside us.
(1) (British English)the caring professions (= that involve looking after people) (2) He was an electrician by profession . (3) She was at the very top of her profession.
(1) My wife is pregnant. (2) I was pregnant with our third child at the time. (3) a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born)
(1) a pint of beer/milk (2) We'd better get a couple of extra pints (= of milk) tomorrow. (3) Add half a pint of cream.
pint [paɪnt] 📢 UK📢 US
adv.在明天,在明日; n.明天;最近,不远的将来;
abbr.数字化视频光盘;
n.公众信息;宣传效用;宣传;公诸于众的状况;
n.品脱;一品脱的量器或容器;一品脱容器的东西;
(1) Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy. (2) Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. (3) Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames.
(1) Does it bother you that she earns more than you? (2) It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. (3) Stop bothering me when I'm working.
(1) a resident of the United States (2) There were confrontations between local residents and the police. (3) The hotel restaurant is open to non-residents.
(1) Their house is very similar to ours, but ours is bigger. (2) No, those are Ellie's kids. ours are upstairs. (3) He's a friend of ours.
ours [ɑ:z] 📢 UK📢 US
adv.否则;另外;别的方式; adj.别的,另外的;不同的; conj.否则,不然;
adj.怀孕的;孕育着…的;富于想象的;富于成果的;
pron.我们的;
n.交通工具的运行时间表,时刻表;计划;课程表;进度; vi.为…安排时间;
(1) The climber slipped and dropped to his death. (2) Temperatures can drop to freezing at night... (3) Once the rate rises it never drops back to its previous level...
(1) a few words of encouragement (2) He needs all the support and encouragement he can get. (3) With a little encouragement from his parents he should do well.
(1) We are doing our best with the limited resources available. (2) This offer is for a limited period only. (3) They may only have a limited amount of time to get their points across...
(1) I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name. Can you remind me? (2) That (= what you have just said, done, etc.) reminds me , I must get some cash. (3) ‘You need to finish that essay. ’ ‘ Don't remind me (= I don't want to think about it) . ’
remind [rɪ'maɪnd] 📢 UK📢 US
vt.改变;更改;改建(房屋);(人)变老; vi.改变;修改;
vt.使想起,使记起;提醒;
adj.令人失望的;令人扫兴的; v.令人失望(disappoint的ing形式);辜负…的期望;
n.注意,观察;话语;评论,谈论,; vt.& vi.评论;觉察;
(1) a bomb/nuclear/gas explosion (2) There were two loud explosions and then the building burst into flames. (3) Bomb Squad officers carried out a controlled explosion of the device.
(1) Who is in command here? (2) He looked relaxed and totally in command of himself . (3) For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life.
(1) You couldn't help being thrilled by the drama of the situation. (2) A powerful human drama was unfolding before our eyes. (3) I studied English and drama at college.
drama ['drɑ:mə] 📢 UK📢 US
n.戏剧,剧本;戏剧效果;戏剧文学[艺术];戏剧性事件[场面];
adv.轻轻地,轻巧地;轻松地,轻快地;轻易地,容易地,不费力地;轻率地;
adj.甜的;愉快的,快乐的;温柔的,亲切的;芳香的; n.糖果,甜食;餐后的甜点心;甜味;宝贝;
n.相,周相;阶段;[物理学]相位;方面,侧面; vt.分阶段实行;调整相位; vi.分阶段进行;
(1) It is expected that the report will suggest some major reforms. (2) to expect a visit/call/letter from sb (3) Are you expecting visitors?
(1) The hourly charge is currently £35. (2) currently, over 500 students are enrolled on the course. (3) All the options are currently available .
currently [ˈkʌrəntli] 📢 UK📢 US
n.羊,绵羊;胆小鬼;易受人摆布的人;缺乏主见或轻易盲从的人;
n.咽喉;颈前部;[植物学]管颈; vt.用沙哑的声音或嗓音发音;
adv.当前,目前;通常,一般,现在;容易,流畅;普遍地;
n.货车;(铁路的)无盖货车;(行李)搬运车; vt.用卡车装运; vi.驾驶卡车;以物易物;
(1) to put sth on temporary/permanent display (2) The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work. (3) She displayed her bruises for all to see.