approach—— To come near or nearer, as in space or time接近靠近=near
% E: t1 p: W3 d appeal—— The power of attracting or of arousing interest吸引力=attraction+ n6 O' S* d8 T# L
apart from—— With the exception of; besides除…外;除…外还=except for8 C* G* ^4 G# u& E( O
anonymous——shavingsan unknown or unacknowledged name匿名的=unknown3 Y9 f" V% m- T x0 G
annually—— Recurring, done, or performed every year; yearly每年的=yearly
/ z, `# Y: S# r" T annihilate—— To defeat decisively; vanquish战胜=conquer To defeat or subdue by force, especially by force of arms征服
! A; F4 n1 n4 `! f- }% y alloy—— To combine; mix融合;混合=blend, mix; S! T; V% U& w% T( y% K2 E
altitude—— The height of a thing above a reference level, especially above sea level or above the earth's surface高度=elevation
: J6 N# n9 s3 s8 |# N4 v affluent—— Generously supplied with money, property, or possessions; prosperous or rich富裕的=wealthy; L5 U( k7 x$ S3 |
afflict—— To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on折磨=problem
2 E/ t- \. [' Z" l) ] T+ o affect—— To have or show a liking for喜欢=fondness
# c" S' [, O6 {( I aesthetically—— Artistically有艺术的,在艺术上的=artistically
. ~* \1 Z' \, E. ` adverse—— Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic敌对的=oppose, ill
u. H/ ]0 D% o$ r 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
$ ?4 H t/ F" ]/ { n/ d0 Y; 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
+ x8 _; V6 v5 H adorn—— To lend beauty to; decorate使美观为…增添美;装饰=decorate2 S. Y! F2 G& a2 g0 S3 Y3 W& B+ ~
adopt—— To take on or assume采取采用或接受=take on4 v4 ?6 }: e1 _ p# y. ?
brilliance—— The state or quality of being brilliant光辉=radiant$ H% B& b# C' N' W
boundary—— Something that indicates a border or limit边界=dividing line6 Y# I$ ]% x* K6 d
breach—— A violation or infraction, as of a law, a legal obligation, or a promise破坏,违犯=violation& N( A! C0 n i- {3 R" K9 `$ V! F
boost—— To increase; raise增加;拔高;To raise or lift by pushing up from behind or below推、举=raise
, |# H6 D# k2 X! V: A L( | 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.CoM5 @5 @0 B4 G5 }$ ?4 c
bizarre—— Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd古怪的=odd
) K; n3 E) E+ Y# m7 T bias—— A preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment偏见=prejudice! V% s2 T: b& T* I' ?/ Q
beam—— A ray or shaft of light光柱,光束=ray
A+ K( u+ y% |5 h. ^: Q1 b8 o- J be characterized by——distinguish. [6 q4 ~0 |4 x; m2 k$ @
barren—— Lacking vegetation, especially useful vegetation不毛的=infertile8 p5 e% |: ], [, j6 j
balmy—— Mild and pleasant温和的=mild
) S& j/ F" `- C1 n$ f. p H. ?& ]: f comprise—— To consist of; be composed of由…构成=consist of ,make up
# [: Y5 d6 Z0 X5 \ 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 |