【词汇讲解】
1.whereby conj. 凭借,相当于"by / through which"
【释义】 In accordance with which; by or through which.
【例句】He devised a plan whereby he might escape. / He devised a plan by (or through) which he might escape.
他想出了一个可藉以逃脱的办法。
Whereby shall we find fault with him?
我们凭什么指责他呢?
【联想】另外,英语中的词组,in accordance with也可以表达类似的意思,譬如:
I sold the house in accordance with your orders.
我按照你的指示,售出了这所房子。
2.exhale v. 呼气,发出,散发
【释义】expel air,give out (breath or an odor)
【例句】:He lit his cigar and exhaled smoke.
他点燃雪茄,然后吐出烟雾。
She exhaled slowly to show her annoyance.
她长叹一声,表示厌烦。
【联想】我们也可以用 expire, breathe out来表达“呼出”这个意思,
如:The doctor told me to breathe in and then breathe out slowly.
医生叫我吸气,然后再慢慢地呼出。
3.regulate vt. 管理,调整,控制
【释义】bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
【例句】Any of various similar substances found in plants and insects that regulate development.
激素一种存在于植物或昆虫中的具有调节生长之功能的物质
Your watch is always slow; it needs to be regulated.
你的手表总是慢,需要校准一下。
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