mostly
adv.主要地
John succeeded mostly because he worked hard and had great ambition.
約翰能夠成功主要是因為他努力工作又有強烈的企圖心。
commit
vt.犯(罪);奉獻
Lucas committed a serious crime and was sentenced to life imprisonment.
路卡斯犯下重罪,被判無期徒刑。
Sherry commits an hour every day to learning English. =Sherry devotes an hour a day to learning English.=Sherry dedicates an hour a day to learning English.
雪莉每天撥一小時研讀英文。
Mr. White has committed himself to teaching over the past 20 years.
懷特先生過去20年來都獻身于教育。
committed
a.致力的
The new research center is committed to finding a cure for AIDS.
這家新的研究中心致力于找出治療愛滋病的方法。
characteristic
n.特征 a.典型的(與介詞 of 并用)
John is characterized as a man of principles.
約翰這個人的特征就是很有原則。
Genes determine the characteristics of every living thing.
基因決定了每樣生物的種種特征。
This usage is characteristic of American English.
這種用法是美式英語的特征。
retire
vi.退休;睡覺,休息
Jack retired from the military after 30 years of service.
在軍中服役30年后,杰克退休了。
When did you retire last night?=When did you go to bed last night?
你昨晚幾點睡覺?
retired
a.已退休的
Both Peter's parents are retired doctors.
彼得的雙親都是已退休的醫生。
retirement
n.退休
Ted became a volunteer after his retirement from business.
泰德自企業界退休后就成了一名熱心公益的義工。
furnish
vt.配備家具;提供
I will not move into the house until it is fully furnished.
房子要到家具配置奸之后我才會搬進去。
This company furnishes you with all the equipment you'll need for camping.=This company provides you with all the equipment you'll need for camping.
這家公司提供你露營所需的一切裝備
approve
vt.批準,核可 vi.贊同(與of并用)
The manager didn't approve our plan.
經理沒有核準我們的計劃。
Father does not approve of our staying up late at night.
老爸不贊同我們熬夜。
approval
n.贊成,同意
The board of directors gave Bill final approval of his plan.
董事會最后同意了比爾的計劃。