suffering
n.痛苦(不可数);痛苦的经历(可数)
The war has caused a lot of human suffering in this area.
这场战争在该区造成人们极大的痛苦。
John is what he is today because of his childhood sufferings.
约翰之以有今日的成就,是因为他儿时曾吃过很多苦头。
feature
n.特征;特色 以......为主要特色
What are the features of your new TV set?
你新的电视机有什么特色?
This book features the beauty of nature.=This book highlights the beauty of nature.
这本书以大自然的美为主题。
spite
n.怨恨,恨意;尽管
He vandalized those cars out of spite.
他因怨恨而任意破坏那些车子。
In spite of his dad's warning, Paul went fishing alone.
尽管老爸提出了警告,保罗还是独自一个人钓鱼去。
despite
prep.尽管
Despite our best efforts, we couldn't save the dying man.=In spire of our best efforts, we couldn't save the dying man.=Notwithstanding our best efforts, we couldn't save the dying man.
尽管我们尽了最大的努力,还是无法挽救那位瀕临垂死的人。
unless
conj.除非
Unless you make a reservation today, you won't get a table at that restaurant.
除非今天去订位要不然在那家餐厅你不会有位子坐的。
attempt
n. vt.企图,尝试
The suspect made another attempt to break free.
该名嫌犯再度试图脱逃。
I attempted to warn Peter of the dangers of the task, but he just wouldn't listen.=I made an attempt to warn Peter of the dangers of the task, but he just wouldn't listen.
我企图警告彼得该任务的危险,但他根本听不进去。
In an attempt to beat the traffic, many people hit the road earlier.
为了避免交通拥挤,许多人提早上路。
style
n.风格
Emma's unique style makes her fashion designs popular around the world.
艾玛独特的风格使她的时装设计风靡全球。
The tennis player won the championship in fine style.
该网球选手风光地赢得了冠军。
lifestyle
n.生活方式
The topic of the magazine this month is living a healthy lifestyle.
这本杂志这个月的主题谈的是如何过健康的生活方式。
due
a.由于(与介词to并用);预定的;到期的
Jim was absent from work yesterday due to illness.
吉姆昨天因生病而未来上班。
This film is due to be released next Tuesday.
这部电影预定在下星期二上映。
This check is due on August 31.
这张支票8月31日到期。
somewhat
adv.有一点
After working all day, I was somewhat tired.
工作了一天后,我有点累了。
somehow
adv.不知怎么的;设法
My blind date was beautiful, but somehow I didn't find her attractive.
我相亲的对象很美,不过不知怎地我发现她并不吸引我。
I know the job is difficult, but we have to finish it somehow.
我知道这份工作很困难,但我们总得设法解决。
origin
n.起源;出身
There are many English words of Latin origin.
英文有许多字源自拉丁文。
He tried to hide his humble origins.
他试图隐瞒他卑微的出身。
original
a.原来的;原创的 n.原著,原文
The original plan was later changed.
最初的计划后来有所更动。
She has a very original idea.
她有一个非常有创意的点子。
Have you read the original of the report?
这份报告的原文你看过了没有?
originally
adv.原本;最初地(起先)
We're originally from Texas.
我们原籍是德州。
The town was originally quite small.
这个镇最初规模相当小。
additional
a.额外的,另加的
So many children came to the party that additional tables and chairs had to be used.
参加派对的孩子太多,以致于备用的桌椅都派上用场了。
You have to pay an additional charge for overweight baggage.
超重的行李你必须额外付费。
Completion of this project calls for an additional $500,000.
要完成这项计划另需50万美元。
additionally
adv.除此之外(=in addition)
The rent is cheap. Additionally, the location is perfect.=The rent is cheap. In addition, the location is perfect.=The rent is cheap. On top of that,the location is perfect.
除了房租便宜之外,地点更是棒得没话讲。