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Unit2单词讲义
phrase:
词性:名词
中文意思:短语,词组
英文释义:a group of words that have a particular meaning and are often used together
词源:来自拉丁语phrasis,意为“表达方式”
例句:She used a common phrase to describe the situation.
固定搭配:catchphrase, idiom phrase, collocation phrase
近义词:expression, term, wording
persuade:
词性:动词
中文意思:说服,劝说
英文释义:to make someone believe or do something by talking to them in a friendly way
词源:来自拉丁语persuasio,意为“通过劝说获得信任”
例句:He persuaded her to change her mind.
固定搭配:persuade sb. into doing sth., persuade sb. out of doing sth., persuade sb. to do sth.
近义词:convince, coax, influence
switch:
词性:名词/动词
中文意思:开关,切换
英文释义:a device that can be turned on or off to control electricity in a building or a piece of equipment; to change from one thing to another
词源:来自古英语swyccan,意为“滑动,转换”
例句:I accidentally switched off the lights. / He switched his phone off during the meeting.
固定搭配:switch on/off, switch to, switch from A to B, switch up
近义词:change, shift, transfer
distant:
词性:形容词
中文意思:遥远的,远离的
英文释义:far away in space or time; not close in relationship or feelings
词源:来自拉丁语distans,意为“远离”
例句:The nearest town is quite distant. / She felt distant from her family.
固定搭配:distant past/future, distant relative, distant memory, distant place
近义词:faraway, remote, isolated
secure:
词性:形容词/动词
中文意思:安全的,稳固的;保护,使安全
英文释义:not likely to be harmed or lost; to make safe or protected
词源:来自古法语securer,意为“保护,使安全”
例句:The house is secure against burglars. / He secured the door before leaving.
固定搭配:secure job, secure location, secure investment, secure data
近义词:safe, protected, stable
appliance
词性:名词
中文意思:器具,设备
英文释义:a device or tool that is used to perform a specific function
词源:来自拉丁语applicare,意为“应用”
例句:The kitchen appliances include a refrigerator, a stove, and a dishwasher.
固定搭配:household appliances(家用电器)
近义词:device, tool, implement
remote
词性:形容词/副词
中文意思:遥远的,偏僻的;远程的,遥控的
英文释义:far away in space or time; not close at hand; controlled by a distance from a central location
词源:来自拉丁语remotus,意为“远离”
例句:He lives in a remote vill