approach—— To come near or nearer, as in space or time接近靠近=near
4 `( A$ l; E8 b0 F appeal—— The power of attracting or of arousing interest吸引力=attraction, m! X. `1 m! x# L/ o, ~
apart from—— With the exception of; besides除…外;除…外还=except for
# u# y C& d8 G. |9 H anonymous——shavingsan unknown or unacknowledged name匿名的=unknown) W9 ?6 U$ M D% C/ j7 w F
annually—— Recurring, done, or performed every year; yearly每年的=yearly3 N; [6 S; [6 e& v: \( i' v
annihilate—— To defeat decisively; vanquish战胜=conquer To defeat or subdue by force, especially by force of arms征服
$ z5 D# T4 n0 E# U5 x) M1 x alloy—— To combine; mix融合;混合=blend, mix" \4 Z! R z2 m' E$ _
altitude—— The height of a thing above a reference level, especially above sea level or above the earth's surface高度=elevation9 D+ H; V ~& H' b$ b
affluent—— Generously supplied with money, property, or possessions; prosperous or rich富裕的=wealthy
: b: M! R1 b2 B" d5 M6 V& S afflict—— To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on折磨=problem
' _+ S; S2 v3 n, ^ affect—— To have or show a liking for喜欢=fondness
, V6 K! H0 m9 r4 ]" } aesthetically—— Artistically有艺术的,在艺术上的=artistically
5 s8 }9 e: c5 K9 q$ ]# E adverse—— Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic敌对的=oppose, ill, i4 r) \! q( H; {
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6 `; @5 n9 `; j/ u9 p
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* }3 J1 F& T, g7 `( ]
adorn—— To lend beauty to; decorate使美观为…增添美;装饰=decorate
+ I' e; l" V! I8 ` adopt—— To take on or assume采取采用或接受=take on
' X' b4 h1 R: Q7 ?; d$ X1 i& u brilliance—— The state or quality of being brilliant光辉=radiant
0 O# m- o7 `1 R# ] boundary—— Something that indicates a border or limit边界=dividing line0 Z( t: ^' [ ]
breach—— A violation or infraction, as of a law, a legal obligation, or a promise破坏,违犯=violation
# y6 k. e) t8 p boost—— To increase; raise增加;拔高;To raise or lift by pushing up from behind or below推、举=raise: W4 A0 V% \8 I" a
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
- u( {! I3 v) A' w$ }( y( D bizarre—— Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd古怪的=odd" Y; \* K3 k' O; p/ f2 V
bias—— A preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment偏见=prejudice k# [3 \% S& u$ Z( ]
beam—— A ray or shaft of light光柱,光束=ray
0 y) d0 N4 c; @ be characterized by——distinguish: m! A4 Y% e. r' S
barren—— Lacking vegetation, especially useful vegetation不毛的=infertile$ I6 Y+ u" k. { K0 e
balmy—— Mild and pleasant温和的=mild1 V- _5 t# h: S( c! |
comprise—— To consist of; be composed of由…构成=consist of ,make up
; \& p0 T; V2 j: U: { 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 |