Pronounced
! c+ b1 S7 Z( H) ^# m用法:①To pronounce a word means to say it using particular sounds.
! W0 `- B$ ?! K例句:By the time they are six or seven weeks old, babies can detect the difference between syllables pronounced with rising and falling inflections.(2002-05) ) t" P0 m |& _7 a
②If you pronounce something to be true, you state that it is the case.
9 [' [, |1 D- J1 d; Q: w# M③something is pronounced is very noticeable 5 @0 ~, Z/ @- t) @8 x6 {. d4 w
例句:Examination of the shape of the prints revealed to Mary Leakey that the feet had a raised arch, a rounded heel, a pronounced ball, and a big toe that pointed forward.(1998-01) V7 ^9 K$ x) ]8 `$ e
% y5 s( S) g7 jPursue 6 z$ V$ q, h% `9 u- l3 N) m" S/ R; M
用法:① If you pursue an activity, interest, or plan, you carry it out or follow it.
* \2 B9 s+ D1 C6 R4 B例句:Toward these ends the federal government pursued several courses of action.(1996-12) ) m# f( d; Q/ m
The signal it receives causes it to swing to the left, and the ant then pursues this new course until its right antenna reaches the vapor space.(2003-10) 2 D- V% q q1 C! t( O! L# |. D
②If you pursue a particular aim or result, you make efforts to achieve it , often over a long period of time. 9 N) @6 }3 j/ Z, x7 D+ t, @) B
例句:A graduate might seek a position that offers specialized training, pursue an advanced degree, or travel abroad for a year.(1999-01) ' N$ W( c2 E7 h" @+ c
③If you pursue a particular topic, you try to find out more about it by asking questions.
& d1 O. G& V* j1 A/ z- Q④If you pursue a person, vehicle, or animal, you follow them, usually in order to catch them.
3 g2 G! K; T2 f例句:Few predators fail to pursue such obviously vulnerable prey. (2001-08) |