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alienate
vt. 1.使疏远，使不友好，离间；2.转让，让渡（财产等）
A: He alleged that he was burgled during the night.
B: I do not believe him, he is always telling lies.
allege
vt. 断言，宣称，硬说
A: Here is some cream to alleviate your pain.
B: Thanks, I will use it straight away.
alleviate
vt. 减轻，缓解，缓和
A: Where did you lose your purse?
B: In the alley beside my house.
alley
n. 小巷，胡同
A: I have been allotted only two shelves for all my belongings in the dor.
B: I am sure that you can ask for more space if you need it.
allot
vt. 分配，拨出
A: Is your ring made of pure silver?
B: No, I think that it is just an alloy .
alloy
n. 合金
vt. 将……铸成合金
A: Mr. Jones often alludes to his wealth.
B: yes, but actually I don’t think he is wealthy compared to Mrs. Devan.
allude
vi. （to）暗指，提及
A: Why did you come to Beijing?
B: I was allured by the bright lights of the city.
allure
n. 诱惑力，魅力
vt. 诱惑，引诱，吸引
A: I heard an almighty amount of noise outside last night.
B: Sorry, that was my dog chasing my neighbour’s cat.
almighty
a.1.全能的，万能的；2.很大的，很强的
A: How often will you be able to work?
B: Only on alternate days I am afraid.
alternate
a.1.交替的，轮流的；供选择的；2.间隔的
v. （使）轮流，（使）交替
A: I amassed a lot of lecture notes during my undergraduate degree.
B: I hope that you amassed them in your head also! |
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发表于 2016-7-11 19:58:38