manner
方法(=way);態度(= attitude);禮貌(恒用復數)
I don't like his manner of handling problems.
我不喜歡他處理問題的方式。
Wendy has changed her manner towards Michael.
溫蒂已經改變她對邁克爾的態度。
Why don't they teach their children good manners?
他們為何不教他們的小孩要懂禮貌?
range
在……范圍內;范圍
The singer has many fans, ranging from children to grandparents.
這名歌手有許多粉絲,從小孩子到爺爺奶奶都有。
I'm happy to know that my blood pressure is within normal range.
我很高興得知我的血壓在正常范圍之內。
long-range
遠程的;長期的
The soccer player took the long-range shot and scored.
這名足球員踢了個長程射門而且得分了。
It is my long-range goal to build a school in my hometown.
我的遠期目標是在我家鄉蓋一所學校。
clown
小丑
The funny clown made all of the children happy.
滑稽的小丑讓所有的孩子很開心。
military
軍方;軍人的
My brother plans to join the military after high school.
我弟弟計劃瀆完中學后從軍。
My father believes that military training is a must for a mature young man.
我父親相信對一個成熟的青年來說,軍事訓練是必須的。
soldier
軍人;士兵
The brave soldier fought in three battles and was wounded three times.
這個勇敢的軍人參加過3次戰役,三度受傷。
quality
品質;特質
That shirt is of high quality and the price is reasonable.
那件襯衫品質很好,價格又合理。
What do you think is the most important quality of a good teacher?
你認為好老師最重要的特質是什么?
quantity
量
We need a large quantity of time and money to get this job done.
我們需要大量的時間及金錢才能完成這件工作。
drop
使掉落;下降;滴;下降
Be careful. Don't drop the vase.
小心。別讓花瓶掉下來。
Stock prices dropped sharply in Asia yesterday.
昨天亞洲的股價劇烈下跌。
A drop of sweat ran down his forehead.
一滴汗珠從他的額頭流下來。
There was a sudden drop in temperature last night.
昨晚氣溫驟降。
sink
(廚房內的)水槽;沉
Put the dishes in the sink, and I'll wash them later.
把碗盤放在水槽里,我等會兒去洗。
Two boats sank off the coast of the island during the storm.
暴風雨中,兩艘船在島嶼的外海沉沒。