approach—— To come near or nearer, as in space or time接近靠近=near
( A$ k# S0 ^" ` appeal—— The power of attracting or of arousing interest吸引力=attraction, n2 [2 D7 h- w
apart from—— With the exception of; besides除…外;除…外还=except for* p, F# E1 i6 u: e% n
anonymous——shavingsan unknown or unacknowledged name匿名的=unknown6 g I& @+ N! F3 S
annually—— Recurring, done, or performed every year; yearly每年的=yearly4 y6 b' l$ `% L# L y3 c3 s
annihilate—— To defeat decisively; vanquish战胜=conquer To defeat or subdue by force, especially by force of arms征服( z5 E7 v6 y% ]# v
alloy—— To combine; mix融合;混合=blend, mix
' w. `7 `6 K4 O6 C( Q altitude—— The height of a thing above a reference level, especially above sea level or above the earth's surface高度=elevation
9 U8 w5 O8 s; U affluent—— Generously supplied with money, property, or possessions; prosperous or rich富裕的=wealthy
+ f" l, T/ A ]" S/ i3 R afflict—— To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on折磨=problem
1 X& e6 c5 }0 z* [ affect—— To have or show a liking for喜欢=fondness
2 Z2 Q& I& J1 `: y aesthetically—— Artistically有艺术的,在艺术上的=artistically
7 K* ?" z9 w% z: n% r, p& Q. q& S adverse—— Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic敌对的=oppose, ill
) N+ h/ _4 x; Y. P* c7 W G8 R% x 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
) x" \# z1 N, _5 d3 F 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
: g1 \1 U! O# j( v" v1 u. { adorn—— To lend beauty to; decorate使美观为…增添美;装饰=decorate
8 r) D/ m& u, l$ U3 X) ?- K adopt—— To take on or assume采取采用或接受=take on" x' e. }6 o' k3 i4 z- i
brilliance—— The state or quality of being brilliant光辉=radiant
0 T* X" `+ ^% Y+ ] S: k boundary—— Something that indicates a border or limit边界=dividing line
( X8 x3 E9 E2 j2 J$ \8 |; z breach—— A violation or infraction, as of a law, a legal obligation, or a promise破坏,违犯=violation J0 O( A# Z; ?+ Q/ D/ F
boost—— To increase; raise增加;拔高;To raise or lift by pushing up from behind or below推、举=raise
0 v6 q- [' _$ m s+ l3 @, K2 n 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
$ Y. l9 J. ?0 `8 L8 N3 _' x7 w/ q bizarre—— Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd古怪的=odd
% U, b I2 g" r; H bias—— A preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment偏见=prejudice+ B; N f6 x7 v
beam—— A ray or shaft of light光柱,光束=ray
& |$ W; d' c W be characterized by——distinguish
" d) W8 x! q& l( Y9 ]9 ] barren—— Lacking vegetation, especially useful vegetation不毛的=infertile! C: B/ r* r# B( c8 M% g/ O7 ^
balmy—— Mild and pleasant温和的=mild
9 w8 m+ o' [3 Q! l comprise—— To consist of; be composed of由…构成=consist of ,make up- j% \! G# _$ b+ O/ a& _1 y$ ^
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 |