approach—— To come near or nearer, as in space or time接近靠近=near appeal—— The power of attracting or of arousing interest吸引力=attraction: d/ K/ |2 P! i- O8 l
apart from—— With the exception of; besides除…外;除…外还=except for% }$ `7 y$ b ^8 J3 b, _- G3 n
anonymous——shavingsan unknown or unacknowledged name匿名的=unknown
/ l- E" T- V4 x" M7 B annually—— Recurring, done, or performed every year; yearly每年的=yearly8 L4 [2 C# L) i6 X5 p( w
annihilate—— To defeat decisively; vanquish战胜=conquer To defeat or subdue by force, especially by force of arms征服4 C) M% n3 T9 f7 \8 b. u
alloy—— To combine; mix融合; 混合=blend, mix5 r5 M) y4 B: i! X& x$ l
altitude—— The height of a thing above a reference level, especially above sea level or above the earth's surface高度=elevation }5 e3 I. _2 Q) c
affluent—— Generously supplied with money, property, or possessions; prosperous or rich富裕的=wealthy
9 v8 B* b3 h. k E afflict—— To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on折磨=problem
7 ^# ~- e; Q! s5 ]) ?/ L9 m+ t1 t9 _ affect—— To have or show a liking for喜欢=fondness
% K( S5 W- H; l) X aesthetically—— Artistically有艺术的,在艺术上的=artistically- N* ?5 r- q2 L% `
adverse—— Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic敌对的=oppose, ill/ `, f. @& ?; {2 u
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2 Z0 S! i8 r# T, h
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) v: w8 ^* h& P. P' k5 Z( T9 H
adorn—— To lend beauty to; decorate使美观为…增添美;装饰=decorate
! D! G0 W, |1 @6 ]: S$ a7 y8 } adopt—— To take on or assume采取采用或接受=take on
1 Y a# |2 X! z+ W2 t& \4 B2 R brilliance—— The state or quality of being brilliant光辉=radiant. ?' F* M3 K: P
boundary—— Something that indicates a border or limit边界=dividing line
3 [- g: d/ P5 R' i4 U! X5 O breach—— A violation or infraction, as of a law, a legal obligation, or a promise破坏,违犯=violation
6 b5 `0 x: p5 ]; P. p' C boost—— To increase; raise增加;拔高;To raise or lift by pushing up from behind or below推、举=raise3 _; i( t$ Y j1 s, u2 ^
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, mix
$ g+ i7 U8 K/ } q o bizarre—— Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd古怪的=odd" P3 q- g( x: y1 ~
bias—— A preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment偏见=prejudice
. c0 e/ \# P) W beam—— A ray or shaft of light光柱,光束=ray3 i- y0 k: a& g
be characterized by——distinguish
% {" M2 e$ M9 F1 ?2 W3 r barren—— Lacking vegetation, especially useful vegetation不毛的=infertile, x" E1 D, w' u0 l
balmy—— Mild and pleasant温和的=mild
. ]: w5 e! @& v0 u" G! v1 H2 n5 _9 _ comprise—— To consist of; be composed of由…构成=consist of ,make up
; B1 t2 T# W; M7 O 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 |