reduction
n.減少;折扣
There has been a reduction in the birth rate of this country ever since war broke out.
戰(zhàn)爭爆發(fā)后,該國的出生率已經(jīng)降低了。
The supermarket advertised many price reductions.
該超市做了許多優(yōu)惠活動的廣告。
fake
a.假的 n.贗品 vt.偽造;假裝
Brian was caught using fake money.
布萊恩因為使用假鈔被抓。
After careful examination, the experts revealed that the painting was a fake.
經(jīng)過詳細檢驗,專家指出這幅畫是假畫。
The teacher was angry when he found Gary had faked his father's signature.
老師發(fā)現(xiàn)蓋瑞偽造父親的簽名時很生氣。
Ruth didn't want to go out with Tim, so she faked a stomachache.
茹絲不想和提姆約會,所以假裝胃痛。
religion
n.宗教(可數(shù)/不可數(shù))
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
宗教信仰自由是一項基本人權(quán)。
religious
a.虔誠的;宗教的
The rational scientist is very religious.
這位理性的科學家對宗教非常虔誠。
Never talk about religious or political issues at social gatherings.
社交聚會千萬不要談論宗教或政治議題。
strength
n.力量;優(yōu)點
Operating this machine requires skill more than physical strength.
操作這臺機器需要的技巧比體力還多。
Please analyze the strengths and weaknesses of this proposal.
請針對這個提案分析它的優(yōu)缺點。
weakness
n.虛弱;弱點
You're not suitable for the job because of your physical weakness.
你身體虛弱,因此不適合這個工作。
Math is my weakness but music is my forte.
數(shù)學是我的弱項,不過音樂卻是我的強項。
factor
n.因素(與介詞in并用)
Arrogance was a major factor in his failure.
傲慢自大是他失敗的主因。
individual
a.個別的,個人的 n.個人,個體
She couldn't give the students individual attention because the class was too large.
由于這個班太大,她無法個別去照料學生。
They discussed the rights of the individual versus the rights of the group.
他們討論個人權(quán)益和團體權(quán)益的沖突。
individually
adv.個別地
People differ individually.
人各有不同。
fax
n.傳真 vt.傳真
Did you get the fax from Mr. Wilson?
你收到威爾遜先生傳來的傳真了嗎?
Could you fax me a copy of your report?
可以把你報告的副本傳真一份給我嗎?