n. 符合,一致,遵从,依照;
[例句] The prime minister is, in conformity with the constitution, chosen by the president.
[例句] Excessive conformity is usually caused by fear of disapproval...
n. (戏剧或电影的)戏装,演出服,服装,衣服,泳装,常用于英式英语,(某地或某历史时期的)服装;vt. 给…穿上服装,给…提供服装;
[例句] Even from a distance the effect of his fox costume was stunning...
[例句] The performers, in costume and make-up, were walking up and down backstage...
n. 日光,白昼,清早,黎明,公开,发表,眼睛,视力;
[例句] It was still daylight but all the cars had their headlights on...
[例句] Lack of daylight can make people feel depressed.
vt. 使目眩,使惊异不已;n. 耀眼,眩惑,灿烂;vt.& vi. 目眩,赞叹;
[例句] George dazzled her with his knowledge of the world...
[例句] The movie's special effects fail to dazzle.
adj. 防御用的,防守的,辩护的,自卫的;n. 守势,辩护;
[例句] The Government hastily organized defensive measures against the raids...
[例句] The union leaders were pushed into a more defensive position by the return of a Republican Congress in November.
n. 否认,否定,克制,拒绝,拒绝接受;
[例句] Despite official denials, the rumours still persist...
[例句] Denial of the Mafia's existence is nothing new.
vt. 描绘,描画,描述;
[例句] ...a gallery of pictures depicting Nelson's most famous battles.
[例句] Margaret Atwood's novel depicts a gloomy, futuristic America...
vt. 公开,揭露,使显露,使暴露;
[例句] Neither side would disclose details of the transaction...
[例句] The company disclosed that he will retire in May.
adj. 耐用的,耐久的,持久的,长期的;n. 耐用品,耐久品;
[例句] Bone china is strong and durable.
adj. 每,各自的;pron. 每个,各自;
[例句] Each book is beautifully illustrated...
[例句] Each year, hundreds of animals are killed in this way...
vt.& vi. 侵蚀,腐蚀;vi. 逐渐毁坏,削弱,损害;
[例句] By 1980, Miami beach had all but totally eroded...
[例句] Once exposed, soil is quickly eroded by wind and rain.
n. 傍晚,黄昏,晚会,晚年,衰退期,末期;adj. 在晚上的,为晚上的,晚上用的;int. 晚上好;
[例句] All he did that evening was sit around the flat...
[例句] Supper is from 5.00 to 6.00 in the evening...
n. 检查,考试,询问,审问;
n. 寓言,童话,传说,无稽之谈,人人谈论的话题;v. 讲故事,编寓言,虚构,杜撰,煞有介事地讲;
[例句] ...the fable of the tortoise and the hare...
[例句] Each tale has the timeless quality of fable.
vt. 制造,装配,捏造;
[例句] All four claim that officers fabricated evidence against them...
[例句] Eleven key officials were hanged on fabricated charges.
n. 兽群,鸟群,群众,棉束,大堆,大量;vi. 群集,成群结队而
[例句] They kept a small flock of sheep...
[例句] They are gregarious birds and feed in flocks.
n. 箔,金属薄片,陪衬,陪衬物,(镜底的)银箔,(宝石等的)衬底,(船)
[例句] Pour cider around the meat and cover with foil.
[例句] ...aluminium foil.
n. 友情,友谊,友善的关系,友善,好意;
[例句] Giving advice when it's not called for is the quickest way to end a good friendship...
[例句] She struck up a close friendship with Desiree during the week of rehearsals...
vt.& vi. 使结冰霜,冻坏,(在蛋糕上)撒糖霜;vi. 结霜,受冻;n. 霜冻,结霜,严寒,寒冷,冷淡;
[例句] There is frost on the ground and snow is forecast...
[例句] The wind had veered to north, bringing clear skies and a keen frost.
vt. 形成,造成,产生物理反应,产生(后代),引起;
[例句] The Employment Minister said the reforms would generate new jobs.
[例句] ...the excitement generated by the changes in Eastern Europe.