第一、動詞精講
1. improve
雙語釋義:to become better than before; to make sth/sb better than before
vi. vt. (使)改進, 改善
典型例句:His work is improving slowly.
他的工作在慢慢改進。
Her health is gradually improving.
她的健康狀況逐漸好轉。
2. persuade
雙語釋義:cause sb to do sth by arguing or reasoning with him
vt. 說服或勸說某人做某事
語法用法:~ sb (into/out of sth) 勸說某人做(不做)某事
典型例句:He is easily persuaded.
他這人好說話。
How can we persuade him into joining us?
怎么才能說服他參加我們的活動呢?
He persuaded his daughter to change her mind.
他說服女兒改變主意。
Can you persuade her out of her foolish plans?
你能勸她放棄她那些愚蠢的計劃嗎?
第二、副詞泛講
secretly adv.秘密地, 背地里
典型例句:The boy slipped out of the room and headed for the swimming pool secretly.
這孩子偷偷摸摸地溜出了屋子,走向游泳池。
He put the money in coffer secretly.
他悄悄地把錢放在保險箱里。