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Source: 恒星英语学习网  Onion  2010-04-26   English BBS   Favorite  
1.overland adj.经由陆路的, 横跨大陆的

例句:Overland trucks carry food to market.
      横越大陆的卡车把食品运往市场。

2.stagecoach n.驿马车

3.vouchsafe vt.给予,赐予

例句:to vouchsafe a reply
      给予答复

4.instruct vt.命令, 指示,吩咐

例句: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。

5.incite vt.刺激, 激励, 煽动

例句:Insults incite resentment.
      侮辱激起仇恨。

      The captain's example incited the men to bravery.
      船长的榜样激发了水手们的勇敢精神。

6.weary adj.疲倦的; 困乏的; 萎靡的

例句:I am weary of his constant complaints.
      我对他不断发牢骚感到厌烦。

7.descend vt. vi.下来;下去;下降

例句:Darkness descended too soon.
      夜色过早降临。


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