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Word of the dayU2E9 | margin
Margin【n.】 1. the empty space at the side of a written or printed page页边空白(书本/纸张/排版) She made notes in the margin of her textbook. 她在课本的页边空白处做了笔记。 The teacher…
Word of the dayU2E8 | vary
Vary【v.】 1. to be different in different situations在不同情况下有所不同 Prices vary from shop to shop. 不同商店的价格不同。 Her opinion varies from mine on this issue…
Word of the dayU2E7 | fabricate
Fabricate【v.】 1. to make or produce goods, equipment, etc. from various different materials制造,生产(商品、设备等) The company fabricates aircraft parts. 这家公司制造飞机零件。 The…
Word of the dayU2E6 | point
Point【n.】【v.】 1. a small dot or mark点,小点 She drew a point on the paper. 她在纸上画了一个点。 2. a sharp end of something尖,尖端 Be careful with the point of the knife…
Word of the dayU2E5 | crown
Crown【n.】【v.】 1. a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, usually made of or decorated with precious metals and…
Word of the dayU2E4 | item
Item【n.】 1. a product that is for sale待售的商品 This store has a wide selection of electronic items. 这家商店有各种各样的电子产品。 2. a single thing, especially one thing in a…
Word of the dayU2E3 | code
Code【n.】 1. a system of words, letters, numbers, or symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy密码;代码 She broke the code and read…
Word of the dayU2E2 | preserve
Preserve【v.】 1. to keep something in its original state or in good condition保护,保存(某物的原始状态或良好状态) Efforts to preserve the environment are crucial for our…
Word of the dayU2E1 | secure
Secure【adj.】 1. certain to remain safe and unthreatened安全的;可靠的;无威胁的 She felt secure in her new job. 她对自己的新工作感到安心。 2. fixed or fastened so as not to give way…
Word of the dayU1E36 | fair
Fair【adj.】 1. treating people equally without favouritism or discrimination公平的,公正的 The judge ensured that the trial was fair to both parties. 法官确保审判对双方都是公平的。…
Word of the dayU1E35 | yield
Yield【v.】 1. to produce or provide something, such as a natural, agricultural, or industrial product产生,出产(自然、农业或工业产品) ● yield sth to produce or provide…
Word of the dayU1E34 | clip
Clip【n.】 1. a small metal or plastic object that holds things together夹子,回形针 She fastened the papers together with a clip. 她用回形针把文件别在一起。 2. a short section…
Word of the dayU1E33 | security
Security【n.】 1. the state of being protected or safe from harm安全,保护 The government is responsible for the security of its citizens. 政府有责任保障公民的安全。 2. the…
Word of the dayU1E32 | landscape (scenery)
Landscape【n.】 1. [Countable] a large area of countryside, especially in relation to its appearance(陆上的)风景,景色 The landscape of the countryside is dotted with…
Word of the dayU1E31 | wage (salary,pay)
Wage【n.】 a fixed regular payment earned for work or services, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis工资,工钱 He earns a good wage as a construction worker…
Word of the dayU1E30 | dismantle (mantle)
Dismantle【v.】 1. to take a machine or structure apart so that it is in separate pieces拆开,拆卸(机器或结构) They dismantled the engine to see what was wrong with it…
Word of the dayU1E29 | heal (cure)
Heal【v.】 1. to make or become healthy or whole again治愈,使恢复健康 Time heals all wounds. 时间能治愈一切创伤。 The wound took a long time to heal. 伤口花了很长时间才愈合。 2. to patch up…
Word of the dayU1E28 | enable (disable,unable)
Enable【v.】 1. to make someone able to do something, or to make something possible使能够,使有机会 The scholarship enables students to study abroad. 这项奖学金使学生能够出国留学。 ●…
Word of the dayU1E27 | optional (option,opt)
Optional (option, opt)【adj.】 1. available to be chosen but not obligatory可选择的,非强制的 Attendance at the meeting is optional. 会议出席是可选的。 A good optional course will…
Word of the dayU1E26 | attendance
Attendance【n.】 1. the action or state of being present at a place or event出席,参加 Her attendance at school has been perfect this year. 今年她在学校的出勤率非常好。 ● take…
Word of the dayU1E25 | invasion
Invasion【n.】 1. an occasion when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country武装入侵;侵略 The country is preparing to resist the…
Word of the dayU1E24 | intermediate
Intermediate【adj.】 1. relating to or suitable for people with a basic level of knowledge or skill中级的,中等程度的 This book is designed for intermediate learners of…
Word of the dayU1E23 | ventilation
Ventilation【n.】 1. the process of supplying fresh air to a room or building and removing used or dirty air通风,空气流通 The ventilation in the office is poor, making…
Word of the dayU1E22 | forfeit
Forfeit【v.】 1. to be forced to give up something as a consequence of an action or situation由于某种行为或情况而被迫放弃某物或失去某物 He forfeited his right to the property by…
Word of the dayU1E21 | impart
Impart【v.】 1. to give or supply something, such as information, knowledge, or skills传授(信息、知识或技能) He imparted his wisdom to the younger generation through his…
Word of the dayU1E20 | companion
Companion【n.】 1. a person or animal that you spend a lot of time with or that you travel with同伴,伴侣 She was my constant companion during those difficult times…
Word of the dayU1E19 | mutual
Mutual【adj.】 1. felt or done by two or more people or groups in the same way相互的,彼此的 Mutual respect is essential for a healthy relationship. 相互尊重对于健康的关系至关重要。 ●…
Word of the dayU1E18 | resort
Resort【v.】 1. to make use of something, especially something bad or unpleasant, as a means of achieving something, often because there is no other possible…
Word of the dayU1E17 | equal
Equal【v.】 1. to be the same in value, amount, or size as something else(在价值、数量或大小方面)等于 Two plus two equals four. 二加二等于四。 2. to match or achieve the same…
Word of the dayU1E16 | immigration
Immigration【n.】 1. the process of coming to live permanently in a country that is not your own移民,移居 The country has seen a large increase in immigration over…
Word of the dayU1E15 | variety
Variety【n.】 1. a particular type of thing that is different from others in the same general group种类;品种 We grow several varieties of apples in our orchard…
Word of the dayU1E14 | frequent
Frequent【adj.】 1. happening or doing something often频繁的,经常的 He is a frequent visitor to the museum. 他是博物馆的常客。 2. common or usual常见的,通常的 This is a frequent…
Word of the dayU1E13 | chamber
Chamber【n.】 1. a room in a house, especially a bedroom(尤指卧室)房间 She retired to her chamber. 她回到自己的卧室休息。 2. a room used for a special or official purpose, or a…
Word of the dayU1E12 | buckle
Buckle【verb】 1. to fasten or be fastened with a buckle用扣子扣紧 She buckled her belt before leaving the house. 她出门前扣紧了腰带。 buckle up to fasten one's seat belt…
Word of the dayU1E11 | desirable
Desirable【adj.】 1. worth having or wanting; pleasing, excellent, or fine值得拥有的;合意的;令人满意的 A desirable property in a quiet neighborhood 位于安静社区的理想房产 2. worth doing…
Word of the dayU1E10 | chronic
Chronic【adj.】 1. (of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring(疾病)慢性的,长期的 He suffers from chronic back pain. 他患有慢性背痛。 ● chronic disease a…
Word of the dayU1E9 | electric
Electric【adj.】 using or producing electricity电的;用电的;发电的 The car runs on electric power. 这辆车靠电力驱动。 powered by electricity电动的 He bought an electric toothbrush…
Word of the dayU1E8 | guidance
Guidance 【noun】 help or advice that is given to someone, especially by someone older or with more experience指导,引导,咨询 The teacher provided guidance to the…
Word of the dayU1E7 | barely
Barely 【adv】 only just; almost not仅仅;勉强;几乎不 He barely passed the exam. 他勉强通过了考试。 The room was barely large enough for the two of them. 这个房间勉强够他们两个人住。 used to…
Word of the dayU1E6 | argue
Argue 【verb】 to speak angrily to somebody because you disagree with them争吵;争执;吵架 She often argues with her parents over small things. 她经常因为小事和父母争吵。 to give…
Word of the dayU1E5 | burgeon
Burgeon 【verb】 to begin to grow or develop rapidly迅速增长或发展 The town is burgeoning with new businesses and opportunities. 这个小镇正在蓬勃发展,充满了新的商业和机会。 burgeon with sth…
Word of the dayU1E4 | regent
Regent 【noun】 a person who governs a country because the king or queen is too young, old, ill, etc.摄政者(在国王或女王年幼、年老、生病等时代为治理国家者) During the king's illness, his…
Word of the dayU1E3 | pardon
Pardon 【exclamation】 used to ask someone to repeat something because you did not hear or understand it用于请求对方重复说过的话,因为没听清或没听懂 Pardon? Could you say that again?…
Word of the dayU1E2 | lack
Lack 【noun】 the state of not having something or not having enough of something缺乏,不足 The project failed due to a lack of funding. 由于缺乏资金,该项目失败了。 A lack of…
Word of the dayU1E1 | exact
Exact 【Adjective】 correct in every detail精确的,准确的 She gave an exact description of the attacker. 她对袭击者进行了准确的描述。 demanding and requiring precise accuracy严格的,严谨的…