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assert
[əˈsɝt]
He was never able to assert himself sufficiently.
他从来不能充分地维护自己的权利。assist
[əˈsɪst]
The Supreme Court's decisions on physician-assisted suicide carry important implications.
最高法院关于医生协助自杀的判决具有重要的意义。awe
[ɔ]
We listened to the scholar with awe.
我们怀着敬畏之心倾听这位学者的讲话。blot
[blɑt]
Before applying make-up, blot the face with a tissue to remove any excess oils.
上妆前，先用面巾纸把脸上多余的油吸干。bribe
[braɪb]
The officers bribe the workers to be quiet.
官员贿赂工人让其保持沉默。capable
[ˈkepəbəl]
He's capable of loyalty.
他能做到忠心耿耿。cargo
[ˈkɑrgo]
The ship is landing cargo.
这艘船正在卸货。construction
[kənˈstrʌkʃən]
We sent a lot of people there to help in the construction.
我们派了很多人到那里去帮助建设。controversial
[ˌkɑntrəˈvɝʃəl]
Animal experiments have long been a controversial subject.
很久以来，动物实验都是一个备受争议的话题。director
[dɪˈrɛktɚ]
He was a former director of the company.
他是这家公司的前任领导者。dispute
[dɪˈspjut]
It is ridiculous to dispute about such things.
争论这种事太可笑了。dull
[dʌl]
This book is rather dull and makes me sleepy.
这本书很枯燥，使得我想睡觉。empirical
[ɛmˈpɪrɪkəl]
Many empirical results supported the hypothesis.
很多经验性结论都可证明假设成立。engage
[ɪnˈgedʒ]
We engage to fulfill certain obligations.
我们承诺履行一定的义务。explode
[ɪkˈsplod]
An active volcano may explode at any time.
活火山随时都有可能爆发。fade
[fed]
Flowers will soon fade when they have been cut.
花剪下后很快就会枯萎。formation
[fɔrˈmeʃn]
The soldiers advanced in close formation.
士兵排成密集队形前进。glitter
[ˈɡlɪtɚ]
There was a triumphant glitter in his eyes.
他的眼睛里闪烁着胜利的光芒。green
[ɡrin]
The young man is green and immature.
这个年轻人没有经验且不成熟。insect
[ˈɪnˌsɛkt]
The bee is a diligent insect.
蜜蜂是勤劳的昆虫。intimidate
[ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdet]
They tried to intimidate him into doing what they wanted.
他们试图胁迫他做他们想做的事。irrespective
[ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv]
He is going to buy it irrespective of what you say.
不管你说什么，他是买定了。magnificent
[mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt]
Just look at this magnificent autumn landscape!
看看这壮丽的秋景吧！menace
[ˈmɛnəs]
These weapons menace the world peace.
这些武器威胁着世界的和平。mug
[mʌɡ]
He has a mug of cocoa before bed.
他临睡前喝一大杯可可。prestigious
[prɛˈstɪdʒəs]
He is a prestigious professor in this field.
他是这个领域里有声望的教授。prosperous
[ˈprɑspərəs]
The city is becoming more and more prosperous.
这个城市越来越繁盛了。ribbon
[ˈrɪbən]
I had to change the typewriter ribbon.
我不得不换掉打字机的色带。rival
[ˈraɪvl]
None of us can rival him in strength.
我们谁也比不上他劲大。scapegoat
[ˈskepgot]
Strike leaders tried to scapegoat foreign competitors.
罢工领导人极力把外国竞争者作为替罪羊。scarce
[skɛrs]
Firewood is scarce in many parts of the world.
世界上很多地区都缺乏木柴。scout
[skaᴜt]
He had a scout round to see what he could find.
他四处搜寻看看能找到些什么。stride
[straɪd]
In a big stride he came out of the room.
他一个箭步出了房间。suburb
[ˈsʌbɝb]
They proposed setting up a school in the suburb.
他们建议在这个郊区成立一所学校。surgeon
[ˈsɚdʒən]
The surgeon cut out all the diseased tissue.
外科大夫把病变组织都切除掉。surgery
[ˈsɚdʒərɪ]
The nurse is preparing for the surgery.
护士正在做外科手术前的准备。tariff
[ˈtærɪf]
There is a very high tariff on jewelry.
宝石的税率很高。telegraph
[ˈtelɪgræf]
Please telegraph to your parents at once.
请立即给你父母打电报。temperament
[ˈtɛmpərəmənt]
an actor with too much temperament
一个情绪过分激动的演员wrap
[ræp]