·a while a short time. 一段時間It might be a while before he returns from his errand.他出差回來也許還得等一段時間?！while for a short time. 片刻;一會兒;暫時We will rest awhile before continuing our hike.我們將休息片刻,然后繼續(xù)徒步旅行。...[繼續(xù)閱讀]

    ·acts the plural of act ‘a(chǎn) deed or an action.’名詞“act”的復數(shù)形式,意思是“行為,舉動”。In the military,acts of heroism are recognized by the presentation of ribbons and medals.在部隊,英雄壯舉通過頒發(fā)綬帶和獎章的方式予以表彰?！cts the plural of act ‘...[繼續(xù)閱讀]

    ·ad an abbreviation of advertisement ‘a(chǎn) notice of some type,usually published or broadcast.’“advertisement”的縮略形式,意思是“廣告”。The ad for a part-time farmhand attracted several interested people.招一名兼職農(nóng)場工人的廣告吸引了幾個感興趣的人?！dd to...[繼續(xù)閱讀]

    ·addition a room or rooms built onto a house or other building.(建筑物的)增建部分Mr. Smith is building an addition on the back of his house.史密斯先生正在他的房后擴建房子?！ddition an increase. 增加The addition of two clerks in the office will lighten everyone’s workloa...[繼續(xù)閱讀]

    ·adds the present tense,third person singular of add ‘to increase the number,size,or amount of something.’“add”的現(xiàn)在時第三人稱單數(shù)形式,意思是“增加(量)”。Tom usually adds too much salt to the soup.湯姆經(jīng)常在湯里加太多的鹽。·adze a sharp cutting tool with ...[繼續(xù)閱讀]

    ·adherence a steadfast attachment to something.信奉,堅持Joe’s strict adherence to high moral principles made him an excellent role model.喬嚴格堅持高尚的道德標準,使自己成了他人的楷模?！dherents the plural of adherent ‘a(chǎn) person who follows or believes a certain doctri...[繼續(xù)閱讀]

    ·affect to have an impression,influence,or effect on something.影響Offers of athletic scholarships could affect Jim’s decision on which college to attend.體育獎學金數(shù)額的多少會影響吉姆決定上哪所大學?！ffect a result or consequence.效果;效應;后果Some drugs have the ...[繼續(xù)閱讀]

    ·aid assistance or help. 幫助;援助Several nations sent medical and financial aid to the war-torn country.一些國家對這個飽經(jīng)戰(zhàn)亂的國家給予了醫(yī)療和財政援助。·aide a person who acts as a helper or assistant. 幫手,助手A general’s personal aide must be completely trust...[繼續(xù)閱讀]

    ·ail to be in iii health.遭受疾病折磨Many townspeople continued to ail long after the plague swept through their village.許多村民在瘟疫肆虐整個村莊很長時間以后仍處于疾病的痛苦中。·ale an alcoholic beverage brewed from malt and hops.一種濃啤酒The members of th...[繼續(xù)閱讀]

    ·air the compound of various gases and oxygen that we breathe.空氣On hot,still days the air above large cities is often filled with smog.在炎熱無風的日子里,大城市的上空經(jīng)常是煙霧彌漫?！ir to broadcast or transmit something. 播送The network will air the television special...[繼續(xù)閱讀]