band tape，flexible rule，line tape，measuring reel，tape ；
[例句] 不要猜她有多高了,拿把卷尺量一量吧. Don't guess how tall she is -- fetch a tape measure.
[例句] 以及临床使用卷尺同时测量两侧锁骨之间的差异. The difference between both clavicles was also measured clinically with a tape.
necktie，tie，choker，neckcloth，neckwear ；
[例句] 尽管很热，他还是脱掉工作服换上了西装和领带。 Despite the heat, he'd swapped his overalls for a suit and tie.
[例句] 他身材高大，穿着西服打着领带，非常帅气。 He was a big man, smartly dressed in a suit and tie.
riding，got on，ride ；
[例句] 我们乘车穿越这片有着湖泊及森林的广袤而神奇的土地。 We were driven across this wondrous vast land of lakes and forests.
[例句] 他乘车前往城外鲍勃的公寓。 He rode uptown and made his way to Bob's apartment.
envoy，minister ；
[例句] 埃德温·H.康格是特命全权公使。 Edwin H. Conger was envoy extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.
[例句] 他与驻华盛顿的丹麦公使签订了一项协议。 He concluded a deal with the Danish minister in Washington.
now，at present，nowadays，（封建时代称在位皇帝） emperor on the throne，today ；
[例句] 总的来说，当今的老年人依然相对贫困。 As a group, today's old people are still relatively deprived.
[例句] 他是当今英语世界中文采最好的。 He is the finest stylist in the English language of today.
outline，syllabus，synopsis ；
[例句] 写作文之前先写个提纲. Make an outline before trying to write a composition.
[例句] 这可以用下面的提纲简短地加以概括. It may be briefly summarized in the following outline.
动 （重叠放置） pile up，stack up；量 （用于重叠放置的东西） pile，stack ；
[例句] 那整整一摞东西动了一下后滑落下来，嘭的一声全掉到了地上。 The entire pile shifted and slid, thumping onto the floor.
[例句] 床头桌和地板上有几摞书。 There were stacks of books on the bedside table and floor.
adept，skilled ；
[例句] 计算机与电子行业属于蓬勃发展的产业，需要娴熟的技术人员。 Computers and electronics are growth industries and need skilled technicians.
[例句] 导演在镜头运用上既富有美感又渲染了气氛，戏剧手法的运用也娴熟自如。 The director employs sensuous, atmospheric camerawork and deft dramatic touches.
shake one's head ；
[例句] 他摇摇头，用纸巾擦掉眼泪。 He shook his head and wiped his tears with a tissue.
[例句] 法官生气地摇摇头，朱克斯安静下来。 The judge shook his head irritably and Juicks hushed.
share (joy, rights, etc.)，have a share in，partake of，enter into，go shares ；
[例句] 众所周知，刚学会走路的孩子不愿和别人分享玩具。 Toddlers are notoriously antisocial when it comes to sharing toys.
[例句] 他们可以与他们选择的任何人交换或分享这份合约。 They can transfer or share the contract with whosoever they choose.
[天] giant star，giant ；
[例句] 芭芭拉·史翠珊是个天后级巨星。 Barbra Streisand is such a humungous star.
[例句] 像杰克·尼科尔森这样的巨星，单从《蝙蝠侠》一部片子中就赚了5亿美元，是不太可能受影响的。 Megastars like Jack Nicholson, who made $500 million from Batman alone, are unlikely to be affected.
change the appearance [face] of ；
[例句] 雇员和工会关系大有改观。 There is a substantial payback in terms of employee and union relations.
[例句] 当我们深入到具体细节时，情况有所改观。 Things improved when we got down to the specifics.
transfusion，metachysis，blood transfusion，blood filtering，transfuse ；
[例句] 她患有贫血症，甚至需要输血。 She suffered from anaemia and even required blood transfusions.
[例句] 随着年龄的增加，人在消耗体力时心脏的输血能力和输血速度会有所减弱。 Age diminishes the heart's ability to pump harder and faster under exertion.
general appearance of a picture，tableau，frame，menu ；
[例句] 画面中一只狐狸正被一群猎狗撕咬得肠子外流。 It shows a fox being disembowelled by a pack of hounds.
[例句] 我试图将这幅画面从脑海中抹去。 I tried to put the picture from my mind.
take as an elective course ；
[例句] 如有需要可选修额外的课程。 Additional courses may be taken if desired.
[例句] 这门课程包括十个必修单元和五个选修单元。 The course consists of ten core modules and five optional modules.
vacant position，vacancy，opening ；
[例句] 他们可能会挖她去填补执行制片人这一空缺职位。 They may headhunt her for the vacant position of Executive Producer.
[例句] 空缺的世界拳击理事会次轻量级头衔被取消了。 The vacant W.B.C. junior-lightweight title has been called off.
spread out，lay，build，laying，pave ；
[例句] 我们将给予她贵宾级礼遇，并且为她铺设红地毯。 We'll give her some VIP treatment and roll out the red carpet.
[例句] 他上一季在协助英吉利海峡隧道的电缆铺设工作. He was helping wire up the Channel Tunnel last season.
[数] probability，odds ；
[例句] 如果癌症在早期发现的话，存活的几率会很高。 If cancers are spotted early there'sa high chance of survival.
[例句] 通常现任官员有94%的几率会再次当选。 In general, incumbents have a 94 per cent chance of being reelected.
quotations (on the market)，prices ；
[例句] 本周的行市必然有点令人失望. This week's performance must rate as somewhat disappointing.
[例句] 行市对买方有利. The market favors the buyers.
hand over，present，submit，deliver ；
[例句] 今天早晨，刘易斯面色憔悴、疲惫不堪地递交了辞呈。 This morning, looking harassed and drawn, Lewis tendered his resignation.
[例句] 英国驻黎巴嫩的新任大使已将国书递交给总统。 Britain's new ambassador to Lebanon has presented his credentials to the President.