·a while a short time. 一段時(shí)間It might be a while before he returns from his errand.他出差回來(lái)也許還得等一段時(shí)間?！while for a short time. 片刻;一會(huì)兒;暫時(shí)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(fù)數(shù)形式,意思是“行為,舉動(dòng)”。In the military,acts of heroism are recognized by the presentation of ribbons and medals.在部隊(duì),英雄壯舉通過(guò)頒發(fā)綬帶和獎(jiǎng)?wù)碌姆绞接枰员碚??！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(chǎng)工人的廣告吸引了幾個(gè)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(kuò)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(shí)第三人稱(chēng)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?！dze a sharp cutting tool with ...[繼續(xù)閱讀]

    ·adherence a steadfast attachment to something.信奉,堅(jiān)持Joe’s strict adherence to high moral principles made him an excellent role model.喬嚴(yán)格堅(jiān)持高尚的道德標(biāo)準(zhǔn),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(jiǎng)學(xué)金數(shù)額的多少會(huì)影響吉姆決定上哪所大學(xué)?！ffect a result or consequence.效果;效應(yīng);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(guó)家對(duì)這個(gè)飽經(jīng)戰(zhàn)亂的國(guó)家給予了醫(yī)療和財(cái)政援助?！ide 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(gè)村莊很長(zhǎng)時(shí)間以后仍處于疾病的痛苦中?！le 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(wú)風(fēng)的日子里,大城市的上空經(jīng)常是煙霧彌漫。·air to broadcast or transmit something. 播送The network will air the television special...[繼續(xù)閱讀]