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401 cheque [tʃek] n.支票
He wrote a cheque for two hundred dollars to pay for the repairs.
他写了一张两百美元的支票来支付修理费用。
402 preserve [pri'zə:v] v.保护,保存,保留 n.(某人或群体活动、工作等的)专门领域
I 词形变化: preserve (v.) - preservation (n.) 保护,保存,保留
II 例句
1 Efforts to preserve the natural habitat of the endangered species are underway.
保护濒危物种自然栖息地的努力正在进行中。
2 She made strawberry jam to preserve the fruit's freshness.
她制作草莓果酱以保持水果的新鲜度。
403 propose [prə'pəuz] v.计划,提议,建议,求婚
I 词形变化: propose (v.) - proposal (n.)
II 例句
1 He proposed a new strategy to increase the company's market share.
他提出了一个新策略,以增加公司的市场份额。
2 At the romantic dinner, he proposed to his girlfriend.
在浪漫的晚餐中,他向女友求婚。
404 manufacture [.mænju'fæktʃə] n.制造,生产;制造业 v.制造,生产
1 The company manufactures electronic components for smartphones.
该公司生产智能手机的电子组件。
2 The growth of the automobile industry revolutionized American manufacture.
汽车工业的发展彻底改变了美国的制造业。
405 crisis ['kraɪsɪs] n.危机,紧要关头
1 The country is facing an economic crisis due to the pandemic.
由于疫情,这个国家面临着经济危机。
2 Leadership is crucial in times of crisis.
危机时刻,领导力至关重要。
406 confirm [kən'fɜːm] v.确定,证实
I Word Family
名词 (Noun) confirmation: 确认;证实
形容词 (Adjective) confirmed: 已确认的;确定的 unconfirmed: 未确认的;未经证实的
动词 (Verb) confirm: 确认;证实
II 例句
Can you confirm your attendance at the meeting?
你能确认你将出席会议吗?
407 foundation [faun'deiʃən] n.基金会,基础,根基
1 The charity foundation donated a substantial amount to the relief effort.
该慈善基金会向救援工作捐赠了一大笔款项。
2 Trust is the foundation of any strong relationship.
信任是任何牢固关系的基础。
408 appropriate [ə'prəupriət] adj.适当的,恰当的
It's important to use language that is appropriate for the audience.
使用适合听众的语言非常重要。
409 approve [ə'pru:v] v.赞同,同意(of);批准
I Word Family
形容词 (Adjective)
approving: 赞成的;认可的 disapproving: 不赞成的;反对的
approved: 批准的;认可的
名词 (Noun) approval: 批准;认可 disapproval: 不赞成;反对
动词 (Verb) approve: 批准;赞成 disapprove: 不赞成;反对
副词 (Adverb) approvingly: 赞成地;认可地 disapprovingly: 不赞成地;反对地
II 例句
1 The proposal was approved by the committee.
该提案已获得委员会的批准。
2 Her parents did not approve of