approach—— To come near or nearer, as in space or time接近靠近=near+ K. t8 {- }$ O9 @3 U) M5 R' L
appeal—— The power of attracting or of arousing interest吸引力=attraction4 B( q a7 G, ^: K/ ~# x# M
apart from—— With the exception of; besides除…外;除…外还=except for
! { `5 L- Z h) \: f! R4 Z* U; w' s anonymous——shavingsan unknown or unacknowledged name匿名的=unknown. r( P: Y& K2 h3 V9 Z. o0 I
annually—— Recurring, done, or performed every year; yearly每年的=yearly2 w5 {: h( g, U+ g) b
annihilate—— To defeat decisively; vanquish战胜=conquer To defeat or subdue by force, especially by force of arms征服7 A! M2 l2 _5 w$ Z- z
alloy—— To combine; mix融合;混合=blend, mix
6 r$ l+ s1 H" ^+ l* T& m altitude—— The height of a thing above a reference level, especially above sea level or above the earth's surface高度=elevation3 I' V; n3 D. P( K' M* R r
affluent—— Generously supplied with money, property, or possessions; prosperous or rich富裕的=wealthy% w8 a0 \0 P' w7 X, ]
afflict—— To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on折磨=problem
1 U. C; n( B: ? V) s# ^ affect—— To have or show a liking for喜欢=fondness+ H$ d% W! _( F3 }0 e
aesthetically—— Artistically有艺术的,在艺术上的=artistically
* ?$ J* x/ R) E adverse—— Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic敌对的=oppose, ill
3 b) a7 y5 l" q& Y" ^/ R% D 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
3 ]; ?: p/ A% M* k6 l1 {- r3 O6 b9 } 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" J6 a/ v; m9 D8 N2 p" t9 S7 S4 B/ s; }
adorn—— To lend beauty to; decorate使美观为…增添美;装饰=decorate. S# T5 R( P: P; A. I
adopt—— To take on or assume采取采用或接受=take on
) c# m# V. U2 F5 M brilliance—— The state or quality of being brilliant光辉=radiant7 [% o" l" K) u: i
boundary—— Something that indicates a border or limit边界=dividing line
, u$ ?" u2 R2 l breach—— A violation or infraction, as of a law, a legal obligation, or a promise破坏,违犯=violation, A8 c% C/ q- h9 F: X
boost—— To increase; raise增加;拔高;To raise or lift by pushing up from behind or below推、举=raise
, ?( m1 _+ J" ?6 P) j( 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, mixen.Examw.CoM
- j$ Z, U/ a3 k4 O8 s7 [0 B2 t5 N bizarre—— Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd古怪的=odd
# l8 ^; {* l7 x# ` bias—— A preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment偏见=prejudice
3 h: n% v V& r* p3 Y7 g$ g beam—— A ray or shaft of light光柱,光束=ray
5 R2 O5 D* X% \ be characterized by——distinguish4 m! p7 p2 n. T, ^, h. I" W
barren—— Lacking vegetation, especially useful vegetation不毛的=infertile" K: a$ V* Z: G/ ^( q- o
balmy—— Mild and pleasant温和的=mild
& Y9 M( S3 w! \7 s' N( T+ K comprise—— To consist of; be composed of由…构成=consist of ,make up
) b) ~4 B5 y N 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 |