1、definite (adj) clearly defined;explicit :明确的，不含糊的 短语 1.definite sequence:定顺序；固定次序 2.definite advice:确切通知 例 I want an appointment for a definite time and place. 我要一个有确定的时间地点的约会。,define 1.给下定义 It is hard for us to define those abstract items. 2.限定，规定 The powers of the President are difined clearly,2.i
2、n accordance with (formal)according to a rule or the way that sb. Says that sth. Should be done. 依照，依据,We acted in accordance with my parents wishes. 我们遵照我父母的意愿行事。,3.instinct n.a tendency that one is born with to behave in a certain way without reasoning or training本能，直觉，天性,Children do not know by i
3、nstrict the difference between right and wrong. 儿童并非生来就会明辨是非。 His first instinct was to run away. 他的本能反应就是逃跑。,4.in a way to a certain extent but not entirely 在某种程度上；从某一点上看 短语 in such a way 这样 in a way 从某种意义来说 例 1.In a way,search is the last war. 从某种程度上讲，搜索时终极战争。 2.A long delay might cripple me in a
4、way. 长期拖下去可能在某些方面把我拖垮了。,5.stroke pass the band gently over .several times. 轻抚，轻摩，捋 例 1.He stroked his shaven chin with his thin hand 他用瘦小的手摸了剃了光滑的下巴。 2.I tried to calm the frightened puppy with the soft strokes. 我轻抚受惊的小狗，努力让他镇定下来。,6.transparent 透明的；显然的，明显的 短语 1.transparent mode 透明方式，透明模式 2.a transpa
5、rent attempt 显而易见的企图 例 1.This not only imposes discipline but also makes decision transparent. 这不仅可使纪律严明，还能使决策更透明。,2.We could see Janes transparent bias to Tom. 我们能看出珍对汤姆明显的偏见。,7.go broke 一文不值，破产例 They may not cure you ,but you will go broke. 医院也许不能治疗你的疾病，但是一定可以让你破产。No one in America should go broke
6、 because they get sick. 美国的任何一个公民都不会因生病而破产。,8.Drive at be really trying to say 意指，要说,例 He knew at once what I was driving at. 他立即明白了我的意思。 He drove his car at an unlawful speed.他的车速超过法定速度。 The boy drove a stone at the dog.那个男孩向狗掷石块。,9.current 水流；潮流，趋势，目前 1.He swam to the shore against a strong curren
7、t 他逆着激流游向岸边 2.We should try to overcome the current difficulties. 我们应该努力克服当前的困难。 3.Long ago it was a current belief that the earth was flat. 很久以前流行这样一种说法地球是方的。,10.be taken aback 吃一惊 例 I was taken aback that he was such a cruel man. 我很吃惊他竟是这样的一个男人。,11.constitution 1）the physical makeup of a person 体格
8、，体质 2）宪法；章程；构造 例 1.To have a healthy constitution, he insists on jogging 2 hours everyday. 为了拥有一个健康的体魄，他每天坚持慢跑两个小时。 2.The interesting thing about the family is that it has its own constitution. 有关这个家庭一件有趣的事情是他们有了自己的家庭法规。,12.Vacancy n.unfilled position or post 空缺,We have a vacancy for a computer programmer. 我们有一个电脑编程师缺额。 (心灵的)空虚;失神,心不在焉U The vacancy of the boys expression made Father doubt if he was listening. 儿子毫无表情使父亲怀疑他是否在专心听。,
