通用拼写
在英语中,美式和英式拼写可能会有些差异。这里主要整理美式标准拼写。
单词
defense n 防御,辩解
The country is increasing its defense budget to strengthen national security
该国正在增加国防预算,以加强国家安全
The lawyer presented a strong defense for his client in court
律师在法庭上为他的当事人作了有力的辩护
dialogue 对白,对话
The dialogue between the two friends was full of laughter and old memories
两个朋友之间的对话充满了笑声和旧的回忆
disk 磁盘
Make sure to back up your important files on an external disk regularly.
确保定期将重要文件备份到外置磁盘上。
donut 甜甜圈
She couldn’t resist buying a chocolate-glazed donut on her way to work
她忍不住在上班的路上买了一个巧克力甜甜圈
draft 草稿,草案n 起草v
I’ve finished the first draft of my essay, but I still need to revise it.
我已经完成了论文的初稿,但我还需要修改。
She drafted an email to the team explaining the changes in the schedule
她给团队写了一封电子邮件,解释日程安排的变化
emphasize 强调v
The teacher emphasized the importance of citing sources in research papers.
老师强调了在研究论文中引用出处的重要性。
inquery 询问,调查 n
We received an inquiry about our products from a customer in Germany.
我们收到一位德国客户对我们产品的询价。
An official inquiry was launched to investigate the cause of the accident.
一项官方调查已经启动,以调查事故的原因。
enroll 进入,注册 v
She will enroll in a university next fall to study engineering
她将于明年秋天进入一所大学学习工程学
He is currently enrolled as a full-time student at New York University.
他目前是纽约大学的全日制学生。
favor 帮忙, 支持 n 支持, 偏爱 v
Can I ask you a favor? Could you pick up my mail while I'm away?
我能请你帮个忙吗?我不在的时候你能帮我取一下邮件吗?
The new law favors small businesses over large corporations
新法律对小企业比对大公司更有利
He clearly favors his youngest son when giving out holiday gifts.
他在送节日礼物时显然偏爱他的小儿子
The majority of people are in favor of stricter environmental laws.
大多数人赞成更严格的环境法。
I always favor tea over coffee in the morning.
早晨我总是喜欢喝茶而不喜欢咖啡。
It would really be a big favor if you could drive me to the airport.
如果你能开车送我去机场,那真是帮了我大忙了
fiber (膳食) 纤维,光纤 n
Eating foods rich in fiber can help improve digestion and prevent constipation.
吃富含纤维的食物有助于促进消化,防止便秘。
Fiber optic cables allow for much faster internet connections than traditional copper wires.
光纤电缆允许比传统铜线更快的互联网连接。
flavor 味道,风味 n 调味 v
This ice cream has a unique flavor — a mix of mango and chili!
这种冰淇淋有一种独特的味道——芒果和辣椒的混合味道!
The soup was flavored with garlic, rosemary, and a touch of lemon.
这汤用大蒜、迷迭香和少许柠檬调味。
fulfill 实现, 履行承诺, 满足 v
She has always dreamed of traveling the world, and now she’s finally fulfilling that dream.
她一直梦想着环游世界,现在她终于实现了这个梦想。
You should fulfill your promises if you want people to trust you.
如果你想让别人信任你,你就应该履行你的承诺。
This department is responsible for fulfilling customer orders quickly and accurately
这个部门负责快速准确地完成客户的订单
Reading books helps me fulfill my need for knowledge and imagination
读书帮助我满足我对知识和想象力的需求
glamour 魅力
Her natural glamour and elegance made her stand out in any crowd.
她天生的魅力和优雅使她在人群中脱颖而出。
grey 灰色
Her eyes were a soft shade of grey, like the sky before it rains.
她的眼睛是柔和的灰色阴影,就像下雨前的天空。
She had started to go grey at the temples in her early forties.
她四十出头的时候,两鬓就开始变白了。
After the argument, she felt a deep sense of emotional grey.
争吵之后,她感到一种深深的情感灰色。
harbour 港口,怀有某种意图 v
The small fishing village has a quiet harbour where boats anchor for the night
这个小渔村有一个安静的港口,船只在那里停泊过夜
He doesn’t harbour any illusions about becoming famous overnight.
他对一夜成名不抱任何幻想。
honor 荣誉,尊敬 n / v
She received the award in honor of her contributions to education.
她因对教育的贡献而获奖。
We honor our parents for all the sacrifices they have made
我们尊敬父母所做的一切牺牲
He gave his word on his honor as a gentleman
他以绅士的名誉起誓
The young artist was honored by having his work displayed in the museum.
这位年轻艺术家的作品在博物馆展出,他感到很荣幸。
jail 监狱,看守所n 将某人送进监狱 v
He spent six months in jail for driving under the influence of alcohol
他因酒后驾车在监狱里呆了六个月
They decided to jail the repeat offender rather than give him another chance.
他们决定把那个惯犯关进监狱,而不是再给他一次机会。
jewelry 珠宝
She loves to wear elegant jewelry that complements her outfits.
她喜欢佩戴优雅的首饰来衬托她的服装。
judgement 判断力, 判断,评价 n
Good judgement is essential when making important business decisions
在做出重要的商业决策时,良好的判断力是必不可少的
The judge announced her final judgement in the case after reviewing all the evidence.
法官在审查了所有证据后宣布了对此案的最终判决。
She tried not to let other people’s judgements affect her confidence
她尽量不让别人的评价影响她的信心
In my judgement, this is the best course of action.
依我看,这是最好的办法。
His decision was a sound judgement based on facts and experience
他的决定是根据事实和经验作出的合理判断
curb 路边n 控制 v
He sat on the curb waiting for his ride, looking at the sunset
他坐在路边等车,看着日落
The government is trying to curb inflation by raising interest rates.
政府正试图通过提高利率来抑制通货膨胀。
There were several people standing on the curb waiting for a taxi.
有几个人站在路边等出租车。
kilometer 公里n
The city center is only two kilometers from my house
市中心离我家只有两公里
labor 劳动, 劳工, 分娩 n
The company values the contributions of all its laborers and strives to provide fair wages.
公司重视所有工人的贡献,并努力提供公平的工资。
After hours of labor, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy
经过几个小时的分娩,她生下了一个健康的男婴
They labored tirelessly under the hot sun to finish the construction project on time.
他们在烈日下不知疲倦地工作,以便按时完成建筑工程
The government is implementing policies aimed at reducing unemployment and improving labor market conditions.
政府正在实施旨在减少失业和改善劳动力市场状况的政策。
license 许可证n,授权v
You need a valid driver’s license to operate a car in this country
在这个国家开车需要有效的驾驶执照
The company licenses its technology to other manufacturers for a fee
该公司将其技术授权给其他制造商收取费用
The new drug is only available on license from a doctor.
这种新药只有获得医生的许可才能买到
liter 升 n
My car has a 50-liter fuel tank, which allows me to drive long distances without refueling.
maneuver 操控动作,策略 n 灵活操作,巧妙应对v
The pilot performed a difficult maneuver to avoid the storm.
飞行员做了一个困难的机动动作以避开风暴。
His political maneuver won him support from both parties
他的政治手腕为他赢得了两党的支持
She maneuvered the car skillfully through the crowded street.
她熟练地驾驶汽车穿过拥挤的街道。
He managed to maneuver himself into a position of power within the organization
他设法使自己在组织中占据了一个有权力的位置
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