·a while a short time. 一段时间It might be a while before he returns from his errand.他出差回来也许还得等一段时间。·awhile for a short time. 片刻;一会儿;暂时We will rest awhile before continuing our hike.我们将休息片刻,然后继续徒步旅行。...[继续阅读]

    ·acts the plural of act ‘a deed or an action.’名词“act”的复数形式,意思是“行为,举动”。In the military,acts of heroism are recognized by the presentation of ribbons and medals.在部队,英雄壮举通过颁发绶带和奖章的方式予以表彰。·acts the plural of act ‘...[继续阅读]

    ·ad an abbreviation of advertisement ‘a notice of some type,usually published or broadcast.’“advertisement”的缩略形式,意思是“广告”。The ad for a part-time farmhand attracted several interested people.招一名兼职农场工人的广告吸引了几个感兴趣的人。·add to...[继续阅读]

    ·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扩建房子。·addition an increase. 增加The addition of two clerks in the office will lighten everyone’s workloa...[继续阅读]

    ·adds the present tense,third person singular of add ‘to increase the number,size,or amount of something.’“add”的现在时第三人称单数形式,意思是“增加(量)”。Tom usually adds too much salt to the soup.汤姆经常在汤里加太多的盐。·adze a sharp cutting tool with ...[继续阅读]

    ·adherence a steadfast attachment to something.信奉,坚持Joe’s strict adherence to high moral principles made him an excellent role model.乔严格坚持高尚的道德标准,使自己成了他人的楷模。·adherents the plural of adherent ‘a person who follows or believes a certain doctri...[继续阅读]

    ·affect to have an impression,influence,or effect on something.影响Offers of athletic scholarships could affect Jim’s decision on which college to attend.体育奖学金数额的多少会影响吉姆决定上哪所大学。·effect a result or consequence.效果;效应;后果Some drugs have the ...[继续阅读]

    ·aid assistance or help. 帮助;援助Several nations sent medical and financial aid to the war-torn country.一些国家对这个饱经战乱的国家给予了医疗和财政援助。·aide a person who acts as a helper or assistant. 帮手,助手A general’s personal aide must be completely trust...[继续阅读]

    ·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.许多村民在瘟疫肆虐整个村庄很长时间以后仍处于疾病的痛苦中。·ale an alcoholic beverage brewed from malt and hops.一种浓啤酒The members of th...[继续阅读]

    ·air the compound of various gases and oxygen that we breathe.空气On hot,still days the air above large cities is often filled with smog.在炎热无风的日子里,大城市的上空经常是烟雾弥漫。·air to broadcast or transmit something. 播送The network will air the television special...[继续阅读]