informed
【雙語釋義】having or showing knowledge
adj.有知識的; 見聞廣的; 了解情況的
【典型范例】They are not fully informed about the changes.
他們不是完全掌握變化的情況。
Keep me informed of any developments.
讓我掌握任何進展情況。
【聯想記憶】 an informed critic 掌握情況的評論家
an informed member of the public, etc 掌握情況的公眾
informed criticism 有見地的批評
an informed guess 有根據的猜測
adjustment
【雙語釋義】act of adjusting
vt.調節; 調整
【典型范例】I've made a few minor adjustments to the seating plan.
我對座次表作了小小的調整。
Some adjustment of the lens may be necessary.
可能有必要調節一下鏡頭。
prospect
【雙語釋義】chance of success; outlook
c.n.成功的機會; 前景; 前程
The prospects for this year's wine harvest are poor.
今年的葡萄酒產量前景不佳.
The job has no prospects.
這工作毫無前途(晉升的機會很小)。
coy
【雙語釋義】reluctant to give information, answer questions, etc; secretive
adj.不肯明說的; 不肯作答的; 含糊其詞的
【典型例句】He was a bit coy when asked about the source of his income.
問起他收入的來源, 他就有些吞吞吐吐。
pain
【雙語釋義】cause pain to (sb)
vt.使(某人)痛苦
【典型范例】My foot is still paining me.
我的腳還痛。
It pains me to have to tell you that I get divorced with John.
我以沉痛的心情告訴你我和約翰離婚了。