contrast
n.對比,差異 vt.比較
Tom is introverted. By contrast, his brother John is extroverted.
湯姆很內向。相對之下,他哥哥約翰就很外向。
The puppy appears small in contrast to its mother.
這只小狗和母狗比起來模樣小多了。
When you contrast John with Tom, you'll find a big difference between them in terms of personality.
你將約翰與湯姆對比時,會發現兩人的個性有很大的差異。
contrary
a.相反的,對立的 n.相反
The new regulations are contrary to the public interest.
新規定和公共利益相對立。
The camera was far from a bargain; on the contrary, it was too expensive.
這臺相機一點也不劃算。相反地,它的價格太貴了。
accompany
vt.陪伴
Let me accompany you to your house.
讓我陪你回家吧。
companion
n.伴侶,同伴(可數)
The dog is man's faithful companion.
狗是人類忠實的同伴。
assign
vt.分配;指派
Our teacher will assign us tasks for the morning.
老師將會為我們分配早上的工作。
The trained cadets have been assigned to their places of duty.
那些受過專業訓練的軍校生被派到不同的崗位上履職。
They assigned someone to watch the suspect twenty- four hours a day.
他們指派某人1天24小時看守該嫌犯。
assignment
n.任命,派定的工作;指定作業或功課
We are going to Tokyo on a special assignment for our magazine.
我們將為我們的雜志到東京出一趟特別任務。
My first assignment in the company was to serve my colleagues coffee.
我在公司的第一項工作就是替我的同事們倒咖啡。
Please complete your assignment before our next class.
請在下節課之前完成作業。
Our English teacher gives us more reading assignments than we can handle.
我們英語老師給我們布置了太多任務。
preserve
v.保存,維持,腌制 n.果醬,蜜餞
The boy's quick judgment preserved his life.
這個男孩快速的判斷力保護了他的生命。
The police must preserve public order.
警察必須維護社會秩序。
What is the best method of preserving plums?
腌制李子最好的方法是什么?
I like peach preserves on toast.
我喜歡在土司上放桃子果醬。
preservation
n.保存,保護
All the books in the library are in a good state of preservation.
圖書館里的書都保存的比較好。
The preservation of our national parks is important.
保護國家公園非常重要。
distinguish
v.分辨,區別,使揚名
It took me months to distinguish my girlfriend's voice from her sister's on the telephone.
我花了幾個月的時間才能從電話上區分我女朋友的聲音和她妹妹的聲音。
Dolly distinguished herself by her profound scholarship.
多莉因為獎學金而聞名。
distinguished
a.杰出的,著名的
The award went to a distinguished movie director.
這項獎品歸于一名杰出的電影導演。
Dr. Kahn is distinguished for his knowledge of classical Chinese literature.
卡恩博士因其對經典中國文學的了解而出名。