1、compare
比較;對比
Compare the two illustrations in Fig 60.
比較圖60中的兩幅插圖
。Was it fair to compare independent schools with state schools?
拿私立學(xué)校與州立學(xué)校相比,這樣公平嗎?
把…比作
Some commentators compared his work to that of James Joyce.
有些評注者把他的作品與詹姆斯·喬伊斯的作品相提并論
。I can only compare the experience to falling in love.
我只能把這段經(jīng)歷比作墜入愛河
。(與…)比起來(好/差)
Our road safety record compares favourably with that of other European countries.
我們的道路安全紀(jì)錄比歐洲其他國家要好
。How do the two techniques compare in terms of application?
這兩種手法實(shí)際運(yùn)用起來哪個好一些?
2、kick off
(在足球比賽中)開球
Liverpool kicked off an hour ago.
利物浦隊(duì)一小時前開的球
。(事件、比賽或討論等)開始
The shows kick off on October 24th.
演出10月24日開始
。The Mayor kicked off the party.
市長宣布晚會開始
。強(qiáng)使離開;趕走
We can't kick them off the island.
我們不能把他們從島上趕走
。