1. spin vt. & vi.(使)快速旋轉(三態為:spin, spun, spun。)
(本文為動名詞用法)
Our geography teacher spun the globe and pointed to the Hawaiian Islands.
地理老師轉動地球儀並指著夏威夷群島的位置。
Everyone stared in amazement when the dancer spun on his head.
那名舞者用頭在地上快速旋轉時,每個人都看得目瞪口呆。
2. grant vt. 給予;同意,准予
衍: grant sb sth 給予某人某物
The committee granted Emma a scholarship.
該委員會給予艾瑪一筆獎學金。
3. enthusiastic a. 熱情的;熱衷的
衍: be enthusiastic about... 熱衷於……
Amanda is very enthusiastic about dancing, so she takes dance lessons and practices all the time.
亞曼達非常熱衷跳舞,所以她去上舞蹈課且不斷練習。
4. invent vt. 發明,創造
Cellphones have come a long way since they were invented.
手機自發明以來已有了重大改變。
*have come a long way 變化/進步很大
5. announce vt. 宣布,公布
That host announced the winner of the competition to an excited audience.
那位主持人向興奮的觀眾宣布比賽的冠軍。
6. recognition n. 認可;表彰
衍: in recognition of... 表揚/表彰……
Those scientists have won international recognition for their great findings.
那些科學家的重大發現為他們贏得國際認可。
In recognition of Paul's contributions, the committee has decided to give him an award.
為了表揚保羅的貢獻,該委員會決定頒獎給他。
7. ingredient n.(烹調的)材料;成分
I bought all the ingredients for the lemon tart at the local supermarket.
我在本地的超市裡購買了製作檸檬塔所需的各項材料。
*tart n. 塔(點心)
8. authentic a. 道地的;真正的
This restaurant serves authentic Chinese food.
這家餐廳供應道地的中國菜。
9. distinct a. 與眾不同的,獨特的
This oil was infused with herbs and spices, giving it a distinct flavor.
這種油裡添加了藥草和香料,讓它有種獨特的風味。
*be infused with... 添加/注入……
infuse vt. 浸漬;使充滿
10. skillfully adv. 有技巧地
Students skillfully decorated everything from the building's entrance to the auditorium.
學生們巧妙地裝飾了從大樓門口到禮堂的一切。
*auditorium n. 禮堂
11. toss vt. 拋,投擲 & vi. 輾轉反側
衍: toss and turn 輾轉反側,翻來覆去
We tossed a coin to decide who would go first.
我們擲硬幣來決定先後順序。
George tossed and turned for hours, worrying about the upcoming exam.
喬治在床上翻來覆去好幾個小時,擔心即將到來的考試。
12. rotate vt. & vi.(使)旋轉
Rotate the handle by 180 degrees to open the door.
將把手旋轉一百八十度來打開門。
Stay away from the helicopter when its blades start to rotate.
直升機的葉片開始旋轉時,你要離遠一點。
*helicopter n. 直升機
blade n. 刀片;刀刃
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