1.died out 灭绝;消失
Once the fire has died out, the salvage team will move in.
一旦大火熄灭,救援小组就会马上进入。
2.involved in 涉及;包含
They have been involved in a campaign of deceit.
他们参与了一系列的欺骗活动。
3.overall size 总体大小
Overall size should be in proportion to the body.
整个头部的尺寸与身躯的比例恰当。
4.based on 基于
The reports were based on inaccurate information.
这些报告所依据的是不准确的信息。
5.He said the discovery helps add to what we know about giant penguins.
add to 加入;增加
This latest incident will add to the pressure on the government.
最近的这次事件将会给政府增加压力。
Surging imports will add to the demand for hard currency.
进口激增将增加对硬通货的需求。
6.Scofield said the penguins were able to grow larger after entering a new development period following the extinction of dinosaurs, sea reptiles and huge fish.
be able to 能够
They may be able to help with childcare so that you can have a break.
他们可以帮忙照料孩子,这样你就可以歇一歇了。
If only I could get some sleep, I would be able to cope.
要是能睡上一会儿,我就能应付了。











