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Word of the dayU4E8 | counter
Counter【n.】 a long flat surface over which goods are sold or served or business is done in a shop, bank, etc.柜台 She placed the money on the counter and left…
Word of the dayU4E7 | humble
humble【adj.】 1. having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance谦逊的，谦虚的 He was a humble man who did not seek fame or fortune. 他是一个谦逊的人，不追求名利。…
Word of the dayU4E6 | cardiovascular
cardiovascular【adj.】 1.relating to the heart and blood vessels与心脏和血管有关的 Regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health. 定期锻炼可以改善心血管健康。 The doctor…
Word of the dayU4E5 | intersection
Intersection【n.】 1. a place where two or more roads meet, especially where one crosses another十字路口，交叉路口 *at the intersection of at the point where two or more…
Word of the dayU4E4 | convention
Convention【n.】 1. a large meeting of a political party or other organization（政党或其他组织的）大会，集会 The Democratic National Convention will be held next month…
Word of the dayU4E3 | consignment
Consignment【n.】 Consign【v.】 1. to deliver something to a person's keeping将...交付给...保管 • consign sth to sb to deliver something to a person's keeping将某物交付给某人保管…
Word of the dayU4E2 | bother
bother【v.】 1. to annoy, worry, or cause problems for someone打扰，烦扰，使烦恼 The noise from the construction site bothers me a lot. 建筑工地的噪音让我很烦恼。 Don't bother your…
Word of the dayU4E1 | industrious
industrious【adj.】 1. diligent and hard-working勤奋的，勤劳的 She was an industrious student who always completed her assignments on time. 她是一个勤奋的学生，总是按时完成作业。 The…
Word of the dayU3E28 | illusion
Illusion【n.】 1. a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation错觉；错误的观念 She had no illusions about her chances of winning…
Word of the dayU3E27 | cruise
Cruise【v.】 1. to sail about in an area without a precise destination, especially for pleasure巡航，游弋（尤指为了娱乐） They spent the summer cruising the Mediterranean…
Word of the dayU3E26 | hose
Hose【n.】 1. stockings, socks, and tights collectively长筒袜，短袜，连裤袜 She bought a new pair of hose for the party. 她为派对买了一双新长筒袜。 The store sells a variety of hose in…
Word of the dayU3E25 | bare
bare【adj.】 1. (of person) not covered by any clothing; (of things) not covered by leaves, grass, trees, etc. 赤裸的，裸露的; 光秃秃的，没有覆盖物的 He was bare from the waist…
Word of the dayU3E24 | erode
Erode【v.】 1. to gradually destroy the surface of something through the action of wind, rain, etc.侵蚀，腐蚀（地表等） The cliffs are being eroded by the sea. 悬崖正被海水侵蚀。…
Word of the dayU3E23 | dispute
Dispute【v.】 1. to argue or debate about something, often angrily or with strong disagreement争论，辩论 They disputed the ownership of the land for years…
Word of the dayU3E22 | strike
Strike【v.】 1. to hit somebody/something hard or with force击打，撞击 The stone struck him on the forehead. 石头击中了他的额头。 The car struck the tree. 汽车撞到了树上。 (n.) The…
Word of the dayU3E21 | tune
Tune【n.】 1. a series of musical notes that are sung or played in a particular order to form a piece of music曲调，曲子 He played a familiar tune on the piano…
Word of the dayU3E20 | counterpart
Counterpart【n.】 a person or thing that has the same position or function as another in a different place or situation职位或作用相当的人;对应的事物 The Foreign Minister met…
Word of the dayU3E19 | legacy
Legacy【n.】 1. money or property that is given to you by someone when they die遗产 She left a legacy of $10,000 to her nephew. 她给侄子留下了1万美元的遗产。 The artist's legacy…
Word of the dayU3E18 | gadget
Gadget【n.】 1. a small tool or device that has a particular function, often one that is new or complicated小器具，小装置（通常指新颖或复杂的） This handy gadget can help you open…
Word of the dayU3E17 | transcript
Transcript【n.】 1. a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium抄本，文字记录 The journalist asked for a transcript of the…
Word of the dayU3E16 | reserve
Reserve【v.】 1. to arrange for something to be kept for a particular person or purpose保留；预留 I'd like to reserve a table for two at 7 o'clock. 我想预订七点钟的两人桌。 The…
Word of the dayU3E15 | silt
Silt【n.】 1. fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment, especially in a channel or…
Word of the dayU3E14 | unique
unique【adj.】 1. being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else唯一的；独一无二的 Each person's fingerprints are unique. 每个人的指纹都是独一无二的。 This painting is unique…
Word of the dayU3E13 | cosset
cosset【n.】 1. a person who is treated with excessive indulgence; a pampered person被宠爱的人；娇生惯养的人 She was the cosset of the family, always getting whatever she…
Word of the dayU3E12 | induce
induce【v.】 1. to cause something to happen or exist引起，导致 The drug can induce sleep. 这种药物能引起睡意。 The loud noise induced a headache. 巨大的噪音引起了头痛。 2. to persuade…
Word of the dayU3E11 | muddle
muddle【v.】 1. to bring into a disordered or confusing state使混乱；弄乱 He muddled the papers on his desk. 他把桌上的文件弄得乱七八糟。 Don't muddle the clean clothes with the…
Word of the dayU3E10 | instrument
Instrument【n.】 1. a device for producing musical sounds乐器 She plays several instruments, including the piano and the violin. 她会演奏几种乐器，包括钢琴和小提琴。 2. a tool or…
Word of the dayU3E9 | fold
Fold【v.】 1. to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part折叠，对折（尤指纸或布） She folded the letter and put it in an…
Word of the dayU3E8 | tablet
Tablet【n.】 1. a flat, rectangular piece of stone, clay, or wood that has writing on it碑；匾；牌 The ancient tablet was discovered in the ruins. 这块古老的碑是在废墟中发现的。…
Word of the dayU3E7 | commercial
Commercial【adj.】 1. related to the buying and selling of goods and services商业的；贸易的 The commercial sector is growing rapidly. 商业部门正在快速增长。 They are studying…
Word of the dayU3E6 | voluntary
Voluntary【adj.】 1. working or done without payment无偿的，义务的 She does voluntary work at the local hospital. 她在当地医院做义工。 The organization relies on voluntary…
Word of the dayU3E5 | slender
Slender【adj.】 1. narrow in width; not wide细长的，狭窄的 The path was too slender for the car to pass through. 这条小路太窄，汽车无法通过。 She held a slender piece of thread…
Word of the dayU3E4 | spring
Spring【v.】 1. to move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction, especially by jumping突然迅速移动（尤指跳跃） The cat sprang onto the table. 猫跳到了桌子上。 He sprang out…
Word of the dayU3E3 | impede
Impede【v.】 1. to delay or stop the progress of something阻碍，妨碍(某事的进展) *impede sth. The bad weather impeded our journey. 恶劣的天气阻碍了我们的旅程。 Lack of funding is…
Word of the dayU3E2 | suffer
Suffer【v.】 1. to experience physical or mental pain遭受身体或精神的痛苦 He suffered a heart attack last year. 他去年遭受了一次心脏病发作。 Many people suffer from depression…
Word of the dayU3E1 | leak
leak【v.】 1. to allow liquid or gas to get in or out through a hole or crack漏，渗漏 The roof leaks every time it rains. 每次下雨屋顶都漏水。 The gas pipe was leaking and had…
Word of the dayU2E33 | slight
slight【adj.】 1. small in degree; not great or severe轻微的；微小的；不严重的 There was a slight improvement in his condition after the treatment. 经过治疗后，他的病情有轻微好转。 She felt…
Word of the dayU2E32 | nurture
Nurture【n.】 1. the care and attention given to someone or something that is growing or developing养育，培育，培养 The nurture of young children requires patience and…
Word of the dayU2E31 | routine
Routine【n.】 1. a usual or regular way of doing things日常，惯例，例行公事 She found it hard to establish a new routine after retirement. 她发现退休后很难建立新的生活规律。 My morning…
Word of the dayU2E30 | substantial
Substantial【adj.】 1. large and satisfying in amount丰盛的，充足的 We had a substantial breakfast before the hike. 我们在徒步旅行前吃了一顿丰盛的早餐。 The meal was substantial enough…
Word of the dayU2E29 | sponsor
Sponsor to pay for someone to do something or for something to happen赞助，资助 The company sponsors several golf tournaments each year. 这家公司每年赞助几场高尔夫锦标赛。 to…
Word of the dayU2E28 | implication
Implication【n.】 1. something that is suggested or indirectly stated含意;暗指 The implication of her statement was that she didn't believe him. 她的话的言外之意是她不相信他。 He…
Word of the dayU2E27 | deliberate
Deliberate 1. 【v.】to think about or discuss something very carefully, especially before making an important decision仔细考虑，深思熟虑 They are deliberating whether to…
Word of the dayU2E26 | delinquent
Delinquent 1. failing to fulfill a duty or obligation未履行义务或职责的 The company was delinquent in paying its taxes. 该公司拖欠税款。 He was delinquent in his child support…
Word of the dayU2E25 | perform
Perform【v.】 1. to present (a form of entertainment) to an audience表演，演出（娱乐节目） The band will perform live at the concert tonight. 乐队将在今晚的音乐会上现场表演。 She performed…
Word of the dayU2E24 | tender
Tender【adj.】 1. easy to cut or chew; not tough嫩的，柔软的 The steak was tender and juicy. 这块牛排又嫩又多汁。 Cook the meat until it is tender. 把肉煮到变嫩为止。 2. showing…
Word of the dayU2E23 | superior
Superior 1. 【adj.】higher in rank, status, or quality（在级别、地位或质量上）更高的，更好的 She was chosen for the job because of her superior qualifications. 她因为资历更高而被选中担任这份工作。…
Word of the dayU2E22 | odour
Odour (odor)【n.】 1. a smell, especially one that is unpleasant气味，臭味 The odor of rotten eggs filled the kitchen. 腐烂的鸡蛋气味充斥着厨房。 He detected a strange odor coming…
Word of the dayU2E21 | ensure insure assure
Ensure vs. insure vs. assure 1. ensure to make something certain to happen保证，确保(某种结果) Vaccination ensures protection against many diseases. 接种疫苗能确保预防多种疾病。…
Word of the dayU2E20 | epitomize
Epitomize【v.】 1. to summarize or represent the most important parts of something概括；摘要 The book epitomizes the author's early works. 这本书概括了作者早期的作品。 2. to be a…
Word of the dayU2E19 | chink
Chink 1. 【n.】a narrow opening or crack, typically one that allows light through裂缝，缝隙 A chink in the curtains allowed a ray of sunlight to enter the room…
Word of the dayU2E18 | occupy
Occupy【v.】 1. to fill or use a space, area, or amount of time占据，占用(空间、时间) 【空间】The bed occupies a lot of space in the room. 这张床占据了房间里很多空间。 【空间】They occupy a…
Word of the dayU2E17 | stamp
Stamp 1-1 【v.】to impress or imprint (a mark or design) on a surface with a stamp在…上盖印；在…上盖章 The customs officer stamped my passport. 海关官员在我的护照上盖了章。 1-2 【n.】a…
Word of the dayU2E16 | score
Score 1. 【n.】the number of points, goals, etc. achieved in a game or competition（游戏或比赛中的）得分，比分 The final score was 4–3. 最后的比分是4比3。 I got a high score on the…
Word of the dayU2E15 | justify
Justify【v.】 1. to show or prove to be right or reasonable证明…正当(或有理、正确)；为…辩护 l justify (doing) sth. He tried to justify his actions by claiming he was acting in…
Word of the dayU2E14 | surge
surge 1. 【v.】to move quickly and powerfully in a particular direction汹涌；涌动 The crowd surged forward to see the celebrity. 人群向前涌动，想看一眼那位名人。 Water surged over…
Word of the dayU2E13 | squash
Squash【v.】+sth. 1. to press or squeeze something so that it becomes flat, soft, or out of shape压扁，压碎 She squashed the empty can with her foot. 她用脚踩扁了空罐子。 He…
Word of the dayU2E12 | stint
Stint【n.】 1. a limitation or restriction, especially in the amount of something given or allowed限制，限定（尤指给予或允许的数量） They gave without stint to the charity…
Word of the dayU2E11 | refer
Refer【v.】 1. to mention or speak about someone or something提到，谈及 She referred to her previous job during the interview. 她在面试中提到了她之前的工作。 He often refers to his…
Word of the dayU2E10 | complicate
Complicate【v.】 1. to make something more difficult to understand or deal with使复杂化 The new rules complicate the process of applying for a visa. 新规定使申请签证的过程复杂化。…