英文单词短语句子积累

foster global economic growth促进全球经济增长

In severe cases在恶劣的条件下

The augmentation of the army began along traditional lines.
军队扩编是沿着传统路线开始的。

a candid interview. 坦诚交谈

She resents her mother for being so tough on her.她怨恨母亲对她太严厉。

The immensity of the universe is difficult to grasp. 宇宙的浩瀚难以捉摸。

They made an immense improvement in English. 在英语方面他们取得了巨大的进步。

To my immense gratification, he fell into the trap. 令我极为满意的是，他中了圈套。

the Spring Equinox春分

dim and distant past

bracket（收入、年龄、价格等的）范围，等级段

She and I both arrived at the same time by pure coincidence.
我和她同时到达纯属巧合.

precedent 在前的，在先的

afterward adv.以后，过后

angle for （间接迂回地）猎取，谋取，博取

The principal issues in dispute concern the duration of the future treaty.
有争议的主要问题牵涉到将来条约的期限。

The old lady engaged herself in making clothes for her children.
这位老太太忙着为孩子们做衣服。

His remark brought a blush into the girl's cheeks.
他的话使这姑娘两颊红晕。

a copy of 一份
Over a thousand copies of the pamphlet have now been given out.
现在已分发了一千多本小册子。

Your behaviours exercised a malign influence on the children.
你的行为对孩子们产生了不良的影响。

mercilessly adv. 无情地，残忍地

A wide range of emotionally stressful events may trigger a relapse.
多种令人情绪紧张的事情都可能引起旧病复发。

He lost his temper and snapped irritably at the children.
他发火了,暴躁地斥责孩子们。

The prime minister delivered the keynote address at the conference.
首相在会上作了基调演说。

in a pinch 必要时，如果有必要

Is he any good at gardening?We might experiment with him.
他擅长园艺吗？我们可以试试他。

He tried to recollect things and drown himself in them.
他极力回想过去的事情而沉浸于回忆之中。

Delete what is dispensable and give more prominence to the essentials.
可以不说的去掉,该说的就可以更突出。

I can testify to this man's veracity and good character.
我可以作证,此人诚实可靠,品德良好。

When riot broke out, the police were obliged to intervene.
发生暴乱时, 警察有责任干预.

keep up with the pace of 跟上...的步伐

The banquet is being held in an atmosphere of friendship and cordiality.
宴会在热情友好的气氛中进行着。

Father put a veto upon our staying out late.
父亲不许我们在外面逗留太晚。

Resources in plenty can be found in this territory.
这一地区能找到大量自然资源。
There is good literature in plenty.
优秀文学作品大量发

行。

If he goes on like this, he'll never amount to anything. 如果他一味这样下去，他将一事无成。

tip vt.认定...会（做某事或获得成功）
Ade has been widely tipped as the Prime Minister.
很多人认为艾德将继任首相。

How does the idea of a holiday in Spain grab you?
你对于到西班牙去度假这个主意感兴趣 吗 ?

She struggled out of the net which had trapped her.
她从陷入的网中挣扎出来。

make off 匆匆逃掉

A wreck on shore is a beacon at sea.
前车之覆,后车之鉴。

She said social class in America was largely decided by celebrity.
她说在美国社会阶层主要由名声决定。

Tom gave Helen an apple in exchange for a piece of cake.
汤姆用一个苹果与海伦换一块蛋糕。

Seeing he was embarrassed with his luggage, I offered to help him.
我看见他带着行李不方便, 就主动去帮他。

caution sb. against doing sth.

Shakespeare is, by common consent, the greatest English dramatist.
莎士比亚被公认是英国最伟大的剧作家。

He chewed the problem over in his mind.
他仔细考虑了这个问题。

Barriers between nations are reared by slow and infrequent communication.
国与国之间的隔阂是由沟通缓慢而又太少形成的。

They all trembled at the prospect of an enemy invasion.
他们想到敌人可能入侵都不寒而栗。

A gentle wind disturbed the surface of the water.
微风拂动水面。

He went on talking, occasionally wiping at his face with a towel.
他继续说着, 偶尔用毛巾擦一下脸。

hopeful 给人希望的，抱有希望的

Only Janet, eternally hopeful, thought it was worth trying again.
只有永远满怀希望的珍妮特认为值得再试一次。

blind alley 死胡同

tell against 不利于...

take up the job 承担这项工作

It was altogether owing it to himself that James won the prize.
詹姆斯获奖完全是靠自己的努力。

It is a tough nut for him to crack.

scores of 大量的，许多的

She cast a speculative look at Kate.
她带着疑问的眼神看了凯特一眼。

Discontent simmered and then came to a head with the nationalist protests.
不满情绪一直在酝酿着,后来随着民族主义者的抗议而达到了高潮。

The government adopted an uncompromising posture on the issue of independence.
政府在独立这一问题上采取了毫不妥协的态度。

He called for a halt to the recent wave of emigration.
他呼吁停止近期的移民潮。

It is in a storm that a capable skipper distinguishes himself.
暴风雨中才识好船长。

Trust her to spill the beans, she never could keep a secret.
希望她能坦白交代, 她从来守不住秘密。

He made no provision against the unforeseen expenses.
他没有准备意外费用。

At least a quarter of a million people have died in the fighting and the resultant famines.
至少25

万人死于这场战斗和由此引发的饥荒。

Zoya heroically bore the torture that the Fascists inflicted upon her.
卓娅英勇地承受法西斯匪徒加在她身上的酷刑。

Several pedestrians had come to grief on the icy pavement.
几个行人在结冰的人行道上滑倒了。

The tomato is technically a fruit, although it is eaten as a vegetable.
严格地说,西红柿是一种水果, 尽管它是当作蔬菜吃的

The joke did not obscure the underlying seriousness of his point.
玩笑并没有掩盖他的观点隐含的严肃性。

He cast a sly glance at his bridge partner.
他向桥牌搭档使了个会意的眼色。

From an aesthetic point of view it's a thetic view.
从美学观点来说,这是个武断的看法。

The boss gave him the push due to his careless work.
由于他工作不细心,老板解雇了他。

The government is taking interim measures to help those in immediate need.
政府正在采取临时措施帮助那些有立即需要的人。

They were evidently trying to frighten the public into obedience.
很明显,他们是要吓唬众人服从。

He was unable to escape the array of facts.
他无法躲避一连串的事实。

We have got accustomed to living in an air-conditioned room.
我们对生活在有 空调 的房间里已习惯了。

We tried to assess his suitability for the job.
我们想评估一下他是否适合这项工作。

be liable to do...

Are you sensible of the dangers of your position?
你觉察到你处境中的危险了 吗 ?

These images are likely to evoke a strong response in the viewer.
这些图像可能会在观众中产生强烈反响。

witty retort 机智的反驳

Edible wild herbs kept us from dying of starvation.
我们靠着野菜才没被饿死。

This is a video camera after my own heart.
这是一架合我心意的摄像机。

To my immense gratification, he fell into the trap.
令我极为满意的是, 他中了圈套。

This advertisement is calculated to attract the attention of housewives.
这个广告旨在吸引家庭主妇们的注意力。

disable vt. 使残废；使失去能力
One bomb can disable a ship.
一颗炸弹就能炸毁一艘船。

My opinion is on the whole the same as yours.
我的意见大体上同你的差不多。

oblige with 以…施恩于（某人），以…满足于（某人）
Please oblige me with a reply as soon as possible.
请尽早给予答复。

Our nation believes in encouraging cultural diversity, not diversion.
我们民族鼓励多种文化, 而不是文化分歧。

The drawing room is particularly notable for its splendid oak panelling.
客厅富丽堂皇的橡木镶板特别引人注目。

You will have to content yourself with what you have.
你应该满足于你所拥有的一切。

A few red roses were scattered on the tomb.
那座坟墓上散放着几朵红玫瑰。

Many of the city's populac

e travel to work by subway or bus.
许多城市的平民都是坐地铁或公共汽车上下班。

Her unwillingness to answer questions undermined the strength of her position.
她不愿回答问题,这不利于她所处的形势。

Even a written apology failed to placate the indignant hostess.
甚至一纸书面道歉都没能安抚这个怒气冲冲的女主人。

They built a robot capable of understanding spoken commands.
他们制造了一个能懂口头指令的机器人。

I resent all these encroachments on my valuable time.
我不满所有这些占用了我的宝贵时间的行为。

Kehr bears a strong facial resemblance to her sister.
凯尔的容貌和她姐姐十分相像。

He put a tick by her name on the list.
在名单上他在她的名字旁打了一个勾号。

She realized how tense she was and consciously relaxed.
她发觉自己很紧张,于是有意识地放松了一下。

She was a bright and eager student and, consequently, did well in school.
她是个聪明好学的学生, 因此学习成绩很好。

I underestimate the distance, and am exhausted.
没想到这么远, 我可累坏了。

Opportunism consists of sacrificing fundamental interests in order to gain temporary, partial benefits.
机会主义就是牺牲根本的利益,贪图暂时的、局部的利益。

Whether they go or stay, it makes no odds.
他们是去是留都没多大关系。

practically adv. 几乎，简直，实际上

I'm just watching for a chance to punish him in return!
我正在伺机报复他呢!

He poured in every ounce of power but couldn't make it.
他竭尽了全力却无济于事。

You cannot retreat from your responsibility in this affair.
你不能回避在这一事件中的责任。

have yet to do=have not yet done

You should exercise extreme caution when driving in fog.
在雾中开车要极为小心。

They opt for more holiday instead of more pay.
他们选择了延长假期而不是增加工资。

The company was prompt in its response to these accusations.
该公司对这些指责迅速做出反应。

The government called on the workers to oppose waste.
政府号召工人反对浪费。

harassed 疲倦的，厌烦的

You put food inside an oven to cook it.
你把食物放进烤箱里热一下。

I should like to echo the words of the previous speaker.
我想重复前面一位发言者的话。

The peasants looked up to him as a specialist.
农民们尊他为专家。

Eating a good diet significantly lessens the risk of heart disease.
良好的饮食习惯能大大减少患心脏病的机率。

A wilful fault has no excuse and deserves no pardon.
不能宽恕故意犯下的错误。

She has an intimate knowledge of the Asian market.
她充分掌握亚洲市场情势。

If Bill is late again, I'll tackle him about it.
如果比尔再迟到的话, 我就得和他谈谈了。

The marvelous actin

g compensated for the play's weak script.
本剧的精彩表演弥补了剧本的不足。

He tried to erase the idea from his mind.
他试图从头脑中抹掉这个想法。

There are thirty people in the classroom, counting the teacher.
把老师算上,教室里有30个人。

Did the people at large approve of the government's policy?
一般老百姓赞成政府的政策吗 ?

at the entrance to the station 在车站入口处

embark on 着手，开始做某事
He is about to embark on a new business venture.
他就要开始新的商业冒险活动。

The congestion in the city gets even worse during the summer.
夏天城市交通阻塞尤为严重。

right and wrong 是非；青红皂白
We must draw a clear distinction between right and wrong.
我们必须明确区分是与非。

She was aghast at the extent of the damage to her car.
她的汽车的损坏程度使她震惊。

stand in the breach 挑重担，首当其冲
Whenever there is danger, he always stands in the breach.
每逢遇到危险, 他总是首当其冲。

The banquet is being held in an atmosphere of friendship and cordiality.
宴会在热情友好的气氛中进行着。

tower above 比…高；远远超过…
He towers above his fellow students in mathematical ability.
他的数学才能胜过他的同学。

Is it more truly democratic to hold a referendum?
举行公民投票是否真的更民主呢?

ever adj. 越来越;愈发
Their products enjoy ever higher prestige in the world market.
他们的产品在世界市场上享有越来越高的声誉。

of necessity 必然，不可避免地
Of necessity they are sited near the coasts or tidal water.
它们的位置不可避免地都靠近海岸线或靠近潮水河流。
Being a professional actor of necessity means working nights and Sundays.
作为职业演员必然意味着晚上和星期日要工作。

Why do you leave all the hard work up to your mother?
你为什么把所有难做的事都留给你母亲?

We are apt to wish for what we can't have.
我们往往会祈求得不到的东西。

Soon afterwards five explosions were heard from the area.
此后不久从那个地方传来五次爆炸声。

They thought they should occupy their leisure more profitably.
他们觉得应当更好地利用空闲时间。

Nowadays it is very easy to earn a living.
现今谋生很容易。

The clergy remain divided on the issue of women priests.
在女性教士的问题上,牧师们意见不一。

The gulf between the two leaders cannot be bridged.
两位领导人之间的鸿沟难以跨越。

He underwent quite a conversion.
他彻底变了。

They perceived that...... 他们明白......

The mother sat by the sick child all night long.
妈妈整夜守在生病的孩子身旁。

Although fatigue shows readily on Carter, he bounces back quickly.
卡特虽然容易显出疲劳的样子, 但他恢复得很快

。

The Munroe girls rushed up to exclaim over her dress.
孟家的女孩子都跑过来为她的衣服喝彩。

I must be punctual for class.
我得准时去上课。

Her misspelling of that word eliminated her from the contest.
因为她把那个单词写错了,所以不能参加比赛。

The old lady engaged herself in making clothes for her children.
这位老太太忙着为孩子们做衣服。

Some of the magic tricks called for audience participation.
有些魔术要求有观众的参与。

fellow employee 同事

Thick liquid pours much more slowly than thin liquid.
稠的液体倒出来比稀的慢。

I found him thoroughly unpleasant, with no redeeming qualities whatsoever.
我觉得他一点也不讨人喜欢, 没有任何可取之处。

The railway station pours thousands of people in all directions.
成千上万的人从火车站走向四面八方。

correspond v. 通信，（with）符合，一致；（to）相当于，对应

In the light of his remarks, we rejected her offer.
鉴于他的评语, 我们拒绝了她的提议。

He won three successive matches.
他连胜三场比赛。

She stated categorically that she had no intention of leaving.
她明确地说她无意离开。

The union issued an order instructing its members not to work overtime.
工会发出指示,不让会员超时工作。

under the age of eighteen 18岁以下

It is vitally important to cancel the order immediately.
马上取消这批订货是至关重要的。

We mustn't attempt unrestricted expansion regardless if it is within our capacity.
我们不能不顾自己的能力企图无限制地发展。

I have to settle my affairs before leaving here.
离开这儿以前,我得把一些私人的事情安排妥当。

It is obligatory on every citizen to safeguard our great motherland.
保卫我们伟大的祖国是每一个公民应尽的义务。

The unemployment figures are not necessarily related to the rise in prices.
失业的数目同物价的上涨并没有必然的联系。

other business 其他事项

She has made remarkable headway in her writing skills.
她在写作技巧方面有了长足进步。

Can you engage that all his statements are trustworthy?
你能担保他的话都可靠吗?

He has written a fine preface to the play.
他为这个剧本写了一篇精彩的序言。

Tap the lid down carefully so as not to break the contents.
要把盖子轻轻地敲下去,免得把里面的东西打碎。

The book gave a graphic description of the war.
这本书生动地描述了战争的情况。

Jacelin seems to delight in making other people suffer.
杰斯林似乎以使他人痛苦为乐。

Being hungry for the whole morning, I couldn't help cramming myself.
我饿了一上午, 禁不住狼吞虎咽了起来。

He was forced to face the ultimate humiliation the next morning.
第二天一早他被迫面对那个莫大的耻

辱。

The police frustrated the bandit's attempt to rob the bank.
警方挫败了匪徒抢劫银行的企图。

Convinced of the accuracy of the data, they stuck to their opinion.
由于深信数据准确无误, 他们坚持自己的意见。

He refused to allow his secretary to handle confidential letters.
他不让秘书处理机密文件。

Cheerfulness doesn't always imply happiness.
快活并不总是意味着幸福。

We laughed at her inexperience in the kitchen; she couldn't boil water.
我们笑她缺乏厨房知识, 连烧开水都不会。

They generally consume more power and take up more space.
它们通常消耗更多的能量,并且占用更多的空间。

Two families share in the use of the kitchen.
两户人家合用这间厨房。

for a certainty 确实无疑地； 确确实实
I know for a certainty that the company has been bought up.
我确实知道公司已经被人收购了。

If your talent combines with diligence, you can excel in your pursuit.
如果你把天赋与勤奋结合起来, 你所追求的事业便会出类拔萃。

The boy likes to walk on the sand with bare feet.
这男孩喜欢赤足在沙滩上走。

His injuries have returned as there was insufficient recovery time between matches.
由于比赛间隔时间太短,缺乏足够的恢复时间,他的伤又复发了。

They painted him to be indecisive, negative, and selfish.
他被描绘成一个优柔寡断 、 消极又自私的人。

This ticket entitles you to a free seat at the concert.
持这张票可以免费听音乐会。

civilian 平民，百姓，市民 民用的，平民的

Footsteps on the staircase interrupted his train of thought.
楼梯上传来脚步声,打断了他的思路。

Doctors raced against the clock to save his life.
医生们争分夺秒地抢救他的生命。

We haven't fixed a specific date for our meeting.
我们会议的具体日期还没有定下来。

by the same token adv. 出于同样原因； 由此类推
By the same token , the everlasting interdependence is actually an everlasting love.
正如, 永远的依存,也是永远的爱。

A wreck on shore is a beacon at sea.
前车之覆,后车之鉴。

Plague was then prevailing in that city.
当时瘟疫正在该城流行。

While climbing up the stairs the old man always loses his breath.
那老人上楼时总是气喘吁吁的。

A schoolboy miraculously survived a 25 000 - volt electric shock.
一名男学生在遭受2.5万伏的电击后奇迹般地活了下来。

The 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Mo Yan.

The nurse on duty was fearful that the patient should get worse.
值班的护士担心病人的病情会恶化。

I dislike the man; he has such a sharp tongue.
我不喜欢这个人, 他爱说刻薄挖苦的话。

Please release the parachute when there is an emergency.
有紧急情况,请打开降落伞。

That tiny scra

tch can hardly hurt at all.
那么一点伤根本就不怎么痛。

You cannot retreat from your responsibility in this affair.
你不能回避在这一事件中的责任。

You can depend on him to make a sound choice.
你可以依靠他作出正确的选择。

notwithstanding
prep. 尽管； 虽然
adv. 尽管如此，仍然； 还是
conj. 虽然，尽管

He could not tolerate the extremes of heat in the desert.
他忍受不住沙漠的酷热。

The marriage was considered especially ignominious since she was of royal descent.
由于她出身王族,这门婚事被认为是奇耻大辱。

I suppose he will be back by eight o'clock.
我想他八点钟以前会回来。

However, as evidence began to accumulate, experts felt obliged to investigate.
然而, 由于证据开始增多了, 专家们感到必须进行调查了。

give rise to 引起，导致，造成

To modern eyes, such doctrines appear harsh, even cruel.
从现代的角度看, 这样的教义显得苛刻, 甚至残酷。

stumble across 偶然发现

Your secret's safe with him, and he's the soul of discretion.
他会严守你的秘密, 他是谨慎的化身。

Such matters transcend human understanding.
这些事情是人类所无法理解的。

If you grant my request, you will earn my thanks.
如果你答应我的要求, 就会得到我的感谢。

indication n. 迹象；暗示

The passage is too narrow for cars to get through.
通道太窄,汽车过不去。

You're not much of a TV addict, as I remember.
我记得你并不太迷电视的。

favour vt. 喜爱； 有利于； 赞同； 容貌像…

intercourse n. 交流，交往，交际

I did not esteem him to be worthy of trust.
我认为他不值得信赖。

Most of the staff who responded to the questionnaire were supportive.
回答了问卷的职员大多数表示支持。

He cast a sly glance at his bridge partner.
他向桥牌搭档使了个会意的眼色。

He has a liberal attitude to divorce and remarriage.
他对离婚和再婚看得很开。

correlate v.（with，to）（使）互相关联

season to 使适应
The soldiers were not yet seasoned to the rigorous climate.
士兵们尚未能适应此种严寒的气候。

There's no sale for cotton dresses in the autumn.
在秋季,棉布服装没有销路。

He felt wonder mingled with awe at the Grand Canyon.
面对着大峡谷,他又惊奇又敬畏。

John will act as a deputy for me during my absence.
我离开期间,约翰将代理我的职务。

Their opposition only strengthened her resolve not to give in.
他们的反对却增强了她坚持下去的决心。

He inclined towards the speaker to hear more clearly.
他把身体倾向发言人,以便听得更清楚些。

The street lights come on at dusk and go off at dawn.
路灯在黄昏时开,拂晓时关。

It is easier to read by daylight than by lamplight.
在日光下读

书比在灯光下读书舒适。

All this adds up to a new concept of the universe.
所有这些意味着对宇宙的一个新概念。

This matter is of great consequence to all of us.
对于我们来说这件事非常重要。

Having been laughed at for his lameness, the boy became shy and inhibited.
那男孩因跛脚被人讥笑, 变得羞怯而压抑。

She forsook her worldly possessions to devote herself to the church.
她抛弃世上的财物而献身教会。

He often speaks ill of me behind my back.
他常在背后说我的坏话。

You can't shelter your brother from blame in the accident.
在这次事故中,你无法庇护你的弟弟免受责备。

It is obligatory on every citizen to safeguard our great motherland.
保卫我们伟大的祖国是每一个公民应尽的义务。

He began to pursue an easy and comfortable life.
他开始追求安逸舒适的生活。

Distrusting women, he remained a bachelor all his life.
由于不信任女人, 他做了一辈子单身汉。

file an application提出申请
They filed an application to have their case heard early.
他们申请早日审理他们的案子。

A comprehensive description is one that is full and complete.
一篇详尽的描写就是一篇充实完整的描写。

The buildings in this area are laid out in an orderly fashion.
这一片建筑物的布局十分规则。

One glimpse at himself in the mirror was enough.
让他照着镜子看自己一眼就够了。

He won't be able to deal with the situation; he's too ineffectual.
他无法应付局面, 他太无能了。

dispose v. （of）处理，处置；（for）布置，安排

We played games to relieve the tedium of the journey.
我们玩游戏,来解除旅行的沉闷。

Can all our efforts towards morality prevail over the forces of evil?
我们为提倡伦理道德所做的努力能够战胜邪恶的力量吗?

necessitate vt. 使…成为必要，需要； 强迫，迫使

I try to live up to the high standard of the school.
我力求达到这所学校的高标准要求。

jolly adj.愉快的，令人愉快的 adv.很，非常

overlook 俯瞰，眺望；宽容，放任

The variable weather is a great trial to me.
这种多变的天气真是让我受不了.

auction off 把（财产）拍卖掉

Married people usually have a different view of life from single people.
已婚的人与单身的人通常有不同的人生观。

simply adv.简直；<非正>实在

For us, it's something that we may aspire to but can never attain.
对我们来说, 那是可望而不可即的。

They attempted in vain to modernise these antiquated industries.
他们企图使这些陈旧的工业现代化,结果劳而无功。

From the start, doubts surrounded her claim to be the missing heiress.
她自称是失踪的女继承人这件事从一开始就存在很多疑点。

at random 任意地，随意地，胡乱

Th

e Fragrant Hills are exceptionally beautiful in late autumn.
深秋的香山格外美丽。

escalate v. （使）逐步增长（或发展），（使）逐步升级
Both unions and management fear the dispute could escalate.
工会和管理层都担心争端会恶化。

be considerate of

We must ensure our children against contamination by bad ideas.
我们必须保护我们的儿童不受坏思想的侵蚀。

Soil conservation is intended to curb erosion.
土壤保持旨在控制水土流失。

You can count on him for a truthful report of the accident.
你放心,他会对事故作出如实的报告的。

the past two years 过去两年

positive 确实的，肯定的
The man's worse than irritating, he's a positive menace!
这个人不只惹人生气, 简直是讨厌透了。

He tried to justify his absence with lame excuses.
他想用站不住脚的借口为自己的缺席辩解。

His wife's death left a vacuum in his life.
他妻子的去世使他的生活变得空虚。

association n. 联盟，协会，社团；交往，联合；联想

Workers who have been unfairly dismissed may claim compensation.
被无理开除的工人可以要求补偿。

The uproar was enough to rouse both the quick and the dead.
这喧嚣声足以惊醒生者和死者。