Dictionary
n.词典，字典；[自]代码字典

Yet the oxford dictionary lists only half as many.
然而牛津英语词典只列举了韦氏字典一半左右的词汇。

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Ultimate
adj.最后的；极限的；首要的；最大的
n.终极；顶点；基本原理；基本事实

The ultimate aim is to expand the network further.
最终目的是为了进一步拓展该网络。
Of course, the ultimate authority remained the presidency...
当然，拥有最高权力者依然是总统。
He is the ultimate English gentleman...
他是最最典型的英国绅士。

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Swallow (pp. & pt. swallowed)
vt.& vi.吞，咽；忍耐，忍受
vt.不流露；<口>忍受，轻信
n.[鸟]燕子；胃管，食道；一次吞咽的量；（滑车等的）通索孔<口>

You are asked to swallow a capsule containing vitamin B...
你要服一粒维生素 B 胶囊。
Nancy swallowed hard and shook her head.
南希用力咽了口口水，摇了摇头。
I too found this story a little hard to swallow.
我也觉得这件事有点难以置信。
He flashed me a quick grin but rapidly swallowed it when he saw my expression.
他先是冲我咧嘴一笑，不过看到我的表情后又赶紧收起笑脸。

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By contrast
相比之下；相形之下

By contrast, consider another sort of new weapon.
相比之下，想想另一种新武器。

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Entire life
总寿命，整个期限

What I mean to say is that those were the happiest days of my entire life.
我的意思是说那些时光是我整个生命中最觉幸福的。

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Make a mistake
犯错误；弄错

Lf I make a mistake, it hurts me. Do you understand that?
要是我犯了错误我会很难受的你懂不懂?

剧情百科

原来透露Sherlock毕生资料的不是别人，而是自己的亲哥哥Mycroft。牺牲自己的弟弟来保全整个英国的安稳，这是他身为内阁大臣的责任。
而Mycroft也知道自己的过错，但是他的“抱歉”真的能得到Sherlock和John的原谅吗？

考考你 Q&A
Q: Please use the word or phrase you just learnt to complete the sentence beblow.

1.This possibility will _____ private equity's many critics.
这种可能也许会让私募基金的批评家们高兴。
2.People can _____ _____ _____ those who live and express their wild imaginings.
人们可以批评那些生活和表达自己的野生想像。

A:本期答案见下期
上期答案:

1.He took a dictionary from the desk.
他从书桌上拿了一本词典。
2.By contrast, well-informed people are more likely to ask others for help.
相形之下，博识金融之士更有可能向他人寻求帮助。