approach—— To come near or nearer, as in space or time接近靠近=near- C2 F, H% a4 C% w9 n
appeal—— The power of attracting or of arousing interest吸引力=attraction7 p* A/ F" |2 P2 p
apart from—— With the exception of; besides除…外;除…外还=except for% ]3 I2 O/ V Z. U9 c
anonymous——shavingsan unknown or unacknowledged name匿名的=unknown# t+ _/ R+ D8 k X6 x
annually—— Recurring, done, or performed every year; yearly每年的=yearly
: z/ p. w8 I& Y D/ X, U/ V% m annihilate—— To defeat decisively; vanquish战胜=conquer To defeat or subdue by force, especially by force of arms征服$ Q0 w7 |; \) c( `5 S% z! L
alloy—— To combine; mix融合;混合=blend, mix; x/ e. @3 `7 m2 |, l( h
altitude—— The height of a thing above a reference level, especially above sea level or above the earth's surface高度=elevation- d5 v" T) n! ]1 z6 Y
affluent—— Generously supplied with money, property, or possessions; prosperous or rich富裕的=wealthy
+ U' B f2 f0 x ~1 O @, G# j$ N+ X5 @ afflict—— To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on折磨=problem
# |8 H a. _: U7 d; f: Y affect—— To have or show a liking for喜欢=fondness- Z, w/ f/ n8 k4 g' @" P, O, {
aesthetically—— Artistically有艺术的,在艺术上的=artistically2 P9 B8 L& ?; R1 j J4 U
adverse—— Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic敌对的=oppose, ill
8 ]" j1 k& }6 z3 V: n) z+ j adversely—— harmfully or unfavorable有害的或不利的=negatively Marked by or exhibiting features, such as hostility, that cannot be deemed positive or constructive反面的
: A7 K. |; m2 {7 j7 c6 ~ advocate—— One that argues for a cause; a supporter or defender支持者或保护者=proponent To speak, plead, or argue in favor of拥护演说=urge, preach- X+ G# i* j0 D6 J: k
adorn—— To lend beauty to; decorate使美观为…增添美;装饰=decorate
! v2 s6 x: @( f9 c adopt—— To take on or assume采取采用或接受=take on) }) Y2 R) D9 B; U9 p$ K# w
brilliance—— The state or quality of being brilliant光辉=radiant8 {* j5 q" {8 R: R _
boundary—— Something that indicates a border or limit边界=dividing line
4 b( j9 S! K# g: {( ^: |; g breach—— A violation or infraction, as of a law, a legal obligation, or a promise破坏,违犯=violation
9 `2 U) V( j+ v6 Z2 B( b boost—— To increase; raise增加;拔高;To raise or lift by pushing up from behind or below推、举=raise
4 a' H7 F) M& O5 P blend—— To combine (varieties or grades) to obtain a mixture of a particular character, quality, or consistency把…掺在一起混合=combine, mixen.Examw.CoM, R9 N+ }( _, v! L% I
bizarre—— Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd古怪的=odd3 p7 C w) _" V' V$ d
bias—— A preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment偏见=prejudice
1 @! X6 [4 e% C, p beam—— A ray or shaft of light光柱,光束=ray5 c. t7 G* i& K" R/ L. h
be characterized by——distinguish5 g; |+ e9 D% L' C
barren—— Lacking vegetation, especially useful vegetation不毛的=infertile
' x+ |& ^/ X- {1 \ balmy—— Mild and pleasant温和的=mild
" w# `3 b9 h h- p3 g comprise—— To consist of; be composed of由…构成=consist of ,make up
" r8 i& i- w, T# t0 N conception—— Something conceived in the mind; a concept, plan, design, idea, or thought概念、计划、设计或思想=notion A mental image or representation; an idea or conception心理形象或象征;想法或构思 |