plead [pliːd] v. 辩解
ignorance [ˈiɡnərəns] n. 无知,不懂
【例】Ignorance is the parent of many evils.
无知是许多罪恶的根源。
【扩】ignorant 无知的
publication [ˌpʌbliˈkeiʃən] n. 出版物,出版
newlyweds [ˈnjuːliwedz] n. 新婚夫妇
gaily [ˈɡeili] adv. 愉快地,高兴地
leisure [ˈleʒə] n. 空闲
【派】leisurely 从容地
【搭】leisure time 空闲时间 leisure center 休闲中心
leisure wear 休闲服饰
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A: What's your hobby?
B: I like playing table tennis in my leisure time.
A:你有什么爱好?
B:闲暇的时候我喜欢打乒乓球。
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keen [kiːn] adj. 渴望的
advisory [ədˈvaizəri] adj. 咨询的
novice [ˈnɔvis] n. 新手
【扩】green hand 新手
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A: I'm a newcomer to this.
B: Don't worry. I can help you when you are in trouble.
A:这方面我是个新手。
B:别着急。遇到困难的时候我可以帮助你。
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consumer [kənˈsjuːmə] n. 消费者,顾客
assemble [əˈsembəl] v. 装配,组装
【派】assembly 装配,集合
【扩】rig up 装配
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A: I want to know whether you would like to enter into a processing contract for assembly with us.
B: Yes. What type of products do you intend to assemble?
A:我想知道,你们是否有意和我们订个加工合同,做装配业务。
B:可以,你们打算装配什么产品?
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outlet [ˈautlet] n. 出路,出口
creative [kriːˈeitiv] adj. 创造性的
【派】creativeness 创造性
【扩】creationary 创造性的
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A: How do you think about him?
B: Bill is a very creative man.
A:你认为他怎么样?
B:比尔是一个很有创造力的人。
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handyman [ˈhændimæn] n. 手巧的人,能工巧匠
resourceful [riˈsɔːsfəl] adj. 足智多谋的
【扩】tactical 足智多谋的
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A: It's said that he is a resourceful general.
B: Yes, he seldom loses a battle.
A:据说他是一名足智多谋的将军。
B:是的,他很少打败仗。
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fuse [fjuːz] v. 由于烧断保险丝而短路
rickety [ˈrikiti] adj. 要散架的,晃动的
clog [klɔɡ] v. 堵塞
【派】clogged 塞满的
【例】The pipe is clogged by the leaves.
管道被树叶堵塞了。
【扩】jam 塞满
【搭】clog a pipe 堵塞管道
delusion [diˈluːʒən] n. 错觉
lawn mower [ˈlɔːn-ˈməuə] 割草机
adjust [əˈdʒʌst] v. 调整
【派】adjustment 调整
【例】We'd like to adjust your conception slightly.
我们将对你的设想稍加调整。
【扩】modulate 调整
screw [skruː] n. 螺丝钉
dismantle [disˈmæntl] v. 拆卸
chunk [tʃʌŋk] n. (厚)块
【派】chunky 矮胖的
【搭】a chunk of beef 一块牛肉
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A: I want to have a chunk of cheese.
B: How do you like this one?
A:我要一块奶酪。
B:这块行吗?
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snap [snæp] v. 绷断
insurmountable [ˌinsəˈmauntəbl] adj. 不能克服的,难以对付的
【搭】an insurmountable task 艰巨的任务
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A: Don't be so sad. Nothing is insurmountable.
B: Thank you for your encouragement.
A:别那么沮丧了,没有什么是不能克服的。
B:谢谢你的鼓励。
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jigsaw [ˈdʒiɡsɔː] n. 线锯
nag [næɡ] v. 唠叨不休
rust [rʌst] v. 生锈
plead
/pliːd/verb [vt. 及物动词] 恳求,乞求;极力主张,极力为…辩护;(在法庭)申辩,认罪;(向法庭)陈述案情;以…为理由,提出…作借口
When someone charged with a crime pleads guilty or not guilty in a court of law, they officially state that they are guilty or not guilty of the crime. 表示服罪/不服罪
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noun [抽象名词] 无知,愚昧
She was reluctant to confess her ignorance. 她不愿意承认自己无知。
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publication
🇬🇧/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃn/ 🇺🇸/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/noun [具体名词] 出版,发行;出版物,发行物;(信息的) 刊登,公布
The guide is being translated into several languages for publication near Christmas. 这本指南正被翻译成好几种语言,准备在圣诞节前后出版。
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newlyweds
/ˈnjuːliwedz/noun [专属名词] 新婚夫妇;新婚的人(newlywed 的复数)
Lavalais raised his glass to propose a toast to the newlyweds. 拉瓦莱斯举起了他的酒杯,向这对新婚夫妇敬酒。
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adverb [程度副词] 华丽地;欢乐地
Something that is gaily coloured or gaily decorated is coloured or decorated in a bright, pretty way. 亮丽地 Magda laughed gaily. 玛格达快乐地笑了。
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leisure
🇬🇧/ˈleʒə(r)/ 🇺🇸/ˈliːʒər/noun [抽象名词] 闲暇,业余时间;休闲活动
Leisure is often defined in opposition to work. 休闲常被定义为工作的反面。
adjective [原级] 空闲的,有闲的;业余的
If someone does something at leisure or at their leisure, they enjoy themselves by doing it when they want to, without hurrying. 悠闲地
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keen
/kiːn/adjective [原级] 渴望的,热衷的;喜爱的,着迷的;热情的,热心的;(兴趣或感情)浓厚的,强烈的;思维敏捷的,敏锐的;(目光或听觉)灵敏的;(战斗或竞争)激烈的,紧张的;<英>(价格)低廉的,有竞争力的;<旧>寒冷刺骨的;锋利的,锐利的;(气味、光或声音)有穿透力的,强烈的,明净的
John was very keen to help. 约翰很热心,愿意帮忙。
verb [vi. 不及物动词] (为死者)恸哭,哀号
I wasn't too keen on physics and chemistry. 我对物理和化学这两门学科并不是特别感兴趣。
noun [抽象名词] 痛哭,挽歌
The blind have a keen touch. 盲人有着敏锐的触觉。
advisory
/ədˈvaɪzəri/adjective [原级] 顾问的,咨询的
...members of the advisory committee on the safety of nuclear installations. … 核设施安全咨询委员会的成员们。
noun [具体名词] 官方警告;警报
26 states have issued health advisories. 26 个州已经发布了卫生警告。
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novice
🇬🇧/ˈnɒvɪs/ 🇺🇸/ˈnɑːvɪs/noun [专属名词] 初学者,新手;见习修士,见习修女;尚未赢过大赛的赛马
I'm a novice at these things, Lieutenant. You're the professional. 在这些事情上我是一名新手,中尉。你是行家。
noun [专属名词] 【名】 (Novice)(法)诺维斯(人名)
In a monastery or convent, a novice is a person who is preparing to become a monk or nun. 见习修士; 见习修女
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consumer
🇬🇧/kənˈsjuːmə(r)/ 🇺🇸/kənˈsuːmər/noun [集合/集体] 消费者,顾客,用户;食用者,使用者,消耗者
We are living in a consumer culture. 我们生活在一种消费文化之中。
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assemble
/əˈsemb(ə)l/verb [vt. 及物动词] (使)集合,(使)聚集;装配,组装
There wasn't even a convenient place for students to assemble between classes. 甚至没有一个学生们课间集合的方便的地方。
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outlet
/ˈaʊtlet/noun [具体名词] (情绪或精力的)发泄方式,发泄途径;排出口;商店,分销点;廉价经销店;从事大众媒体行业的公司;<美>电源插座
At the factory outlet you'll find discounted items at up to 75% off regular prices. 在工厂的直销店里,你会找到比常规价低75%的打折商品。
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creative
/kriˈeɪtɪv/adjective [原级] 创造(性)的,创作的;有创造力的,有想象力的
Creative activities involve the inventing and making of new kinds of things. 创新性的 • ...creative writing. …创新写作。
noun [抽象名词] 创作者;创意,创作素材
American art reached a peak of creativity in the '50s and '60s. 20 世纪五六十年代,美国艺术的创造力达到了顶峰。
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handyman
/ˈhændimæn/noun [具体名词] 手巧的人;[劳经] 杂务工;水手
Grandpa is the handyman in the neighborhood. 爷爷是我们这一片的能工巧匠。
resourceful
🇬🇧/rɪˈsɔːsf(ə)l/ 🇺🇸/rɪˈsɔːrsf(ə)l/adjective [原级] 足智多谋的,机敏的
He was amazingly inventive and resourceful, and played a major role in my career. 他极具创造力又足智多谋,在我的职业生涯中起了重要的作用。
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fuse
/fjuːz/noun [专属名词] 保险丝,熔丝;导火线,引信
The fuse blew as he pressed the button to start the motor. 保险丝在他按下按钮发动车子时烧断了。
verb [vt. 及物动词] 熔合,结合;<英>(使保险丝熔断而)停止工作;在(电路或电器)中安装保险丝;装引信(或导火索)于(炸弹,炮弹,地雷);(使)熔化
When things fuse or are fused, they join together physically or chemically, usually to become one thing. You can also say that one thing fuses with another. 结合; 融合; 熔合
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rickety
/ˈrɪkəti/adjective [原级] 摇晃的;虚弱的;患佝偻病的
Mona climbed the rickety wooden stairs. 莫娜爬上了摇摇晃晃的木楼梯。
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clog
🇬🇧/klɒɡ/ 🇺🇸/klɑːɡ/verb [vt. 及物动词] 阻塞,堵塞
Dirt clogs the pores, causing blemishes. 尘垢堵塞了毛孔,由此产生了瑕疵。
noun [专属名词] 木底鞋,木屐;累赘,障碍;管道堵塞物
Clogs are heavy leather or wooden shoes with thick, wooden soles. 木屐
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noun [抽象名词] 错觉;妄想
Delusion is the state of believing things that are not true. 妄想 I was under the delusion that he intended to marry me. 我有一种错觉,他要娶我。
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noun [专属名词] 割草机
A robotic lawn mower will run over a neighbor's cat. 一台自动割草机会碾过邻居的猫。
adjustment
/əˈdʒʌstmənt/noun [具体名词] 调整,校正;(行为、思想的)调节,适应;调节器
Compensation could be made by adjustments to taxation. 补偿可由调税实现。
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screw
/skruː/noun [具体名词] 螺丝(钉);螺杆,螺丝杆;螺旋桨;螺旋体,螺旋状物;螺旋运动,拧紧螺旋;<非正式>监狱看守人,狱警(尤为囚犯用语);<非正式>性行为,性伴侣;<英>旋转球,倒旋;<英>(多指包有盐或烟草的)小纸卷;<英,非正式>工资,工钱;<英,非正式>卑鄙的人,吝啬鬼;<英,非正式>疲马;拇指夹(旧时的一种刑具)(the screws)
Each bracket is fixed to the wall with just three screws. 每个托架只用3颗螺钉固定在墙上。
verb [vt. 及物动词] 用螺丝固定;拧紧,旋紧;(物体)旋上,旋开;把(纸等)揉成一团;扭曲(脸),眯起(眼睛);<非正式>(和某人)性交;<非正式>欺骗,诈骗;<非正式>敲诈,勒索(钱财等);<非正式>毁掉,搞砸;<非正式>见鬼去;使(球)旋转,使(击球)偏转;<英>打旋转球;猛回头,急转身(screw sth. around/round)
If you screw something somewhere or if it screws somewhere, you fix it in place by means of a screw or screws. 用螺钉固定
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dismantle
/dɪsˈmænt(ə)l/verb [vt. 及物动词] 拆开,拆卸;废除,取消;去掉……的覆盖物
He asked for immediate help from the United States to dismantle the warheads. 他向美国请求即时援助,拆除弹头。
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noun [具体名词] 大块,厚块;大量,大部分;话语组成部分,组块;矮胖的(男)人
Chester Cheetah chews a chunk of cheep cheddar cheese. 切斯特猎豹嚼着一大块切达干酪。
verb [vt. 及物动词] 将…分成数份;将…组合(或归类);扔,抛;发出“砰啷”声;切分,切割(数据)
You're incrementing this chunk of memory. 你增加了这一块内存。
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snap
/snæp/verb [vt. 及物动词] (使咔嚓)断裂,绷断;(使啪地)打开,关上,移动;厉声说,怒气冲冲地说;突然失控,精神崩溃;(狗等动物)突然咬;拍照,摄影;<美>使……终结;噼啪地响;打响指;<美>快速后传(球);用子母扣扣
He shifted his weight and a twig snapped. 他挪了挪身子,一根树枝随即喀嚓一声折断了。
noun [具体名词] 喀嚓声,啪嗒声;快照,照片;<美>摁扣,搭扣;呼“同”牌游戏;<美,非正式>容易的事;某种短时期的天气;迅速的动作;(裆下后传)发球;(风格或动作)充满活力;不耐烦的语调(或样子);<北英格兰>食物;薄脆饼干;突然折断
Every minute or so I could hear a snap, a crack and a crash as another tree went down. 几乎每隔一分钟,我就会听见又有一棵树倒下时发出的折断声、噼啪声和塌倒声。
adjective [原级] 突然的,仓促的
A snap decision or action is one that is taken suddenly, often without careful thought. 仓促的 I think this is too important for a snap decision. 我认为此事非常重要,不宜仓促地做决定。
interjection [惊讶] int. <英>真巧啊,一模一样;(呼“同”牌游戏中的)“同!”
Snap! I've just bought that CD too! 真是巧了!我也刚买了那张光盘!
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insurmountable
🇬🇧/ˌɪnsəˈmaʊntəb(ə)l/ 🇺🇸/ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəb(ə)l/adjective [原级] 不能克服的;不能超越的;难以对付的
The crisis doesn't seem like an insurmountable problem. 这场危机不像是无法克服的。
jigsaw
/ˈdʒɪɡsɔː/noun [专属名词] 拼图玩具;错综复杂的情况,谜团;线锯,镂花锯,钢丝锯
Both her children did jigsaw puzzles easily. 她的两个孩子玩拼图游戏都很轻松。
verb [vt. 及物动词] 用线锯锯;用线锯锯
I don't have the patience to do jigsaw puzzles. 我没有耐性做拼图游戏。
nag
/næɡ/noun [抽象名词] 唠叨;老马;竞赛马
Aunt Molly is a nag about regular meals. 莫莉姨妈是个对一日三餐絮絮叨叨的人。
verb [vt. 及物动词] 使烦恼;不断地唠叨
The more Sarah nagged her, the more stubborn Cissie became. 萨拉越是对她唠叨不休,茜茜就越是固执。
verb [vi. 不及物动词] 不断地唠叨
If something such as a doubt or worry nags at you, or nags you, it keeps worrying you. 烦扰 He could be wrong about her. The feeling nagged at him. 他可能错怪她了。这种感觉烦扰着他。
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rust
/rʌst/noun [具体名词] 锈,铁锈;(植物的)锈病,锈菌;铁锈色,赭色
...a decaying tractor, red with rust. … 一辆腐朽的拖拉机,因生锈而呈红色。
verb [vt. 及物动词] 使)生锈;成铁锈色;(因疏忽或不用而)衰退,变迟钝;(因长时间不用或有害使用而)损害,腐蚀
Copper nails are better than iron nails because the iron rusts. 铜钉比铁钉好,因为铁钉会生锈。