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fade (away)
to disappear gradually
逐漸消逝；逐漸消失
Her smile faded.
她的笑容逐漸消失。
Hopes of reaching an agreement seem to be fading away.
達成協議的希望看來已逐漸渺茫。
cost
(為做某事涉及的)努力,代價,損失
the terrible cost of the war in death and suffering
這場戰爭造成的死亡與苦難的慘重代價
the environmental cost of nuclear power
核動力對環境的破壞
She saved him from the fire but at the cost of her own life (= she died).
她從火中把他救了出來,卻犧牲了自己的生命。
mean
mean sth as sth
mean what...
mean sth for sb
to have sth as a purpose or intention
打算；意欲；有…的目的
同義詞：intend
What did she mean by leaving so early (= why did she do it) ?
她為什么這么早就走了？
Don't be upset—I'm sure she meant it as a compliment.
別煩惱——我肯定她的原意是要稱贊你的。
approach
(在距離或時間上)靠近,接近
We heard the sound of an approaching car / a car approaching.
我們聽見一輛汽車駛近的聲音。
Winter is approaching.
冬天就要來臨。
