extent[ɪksˈtent]
n. 范围;程度
I agree with you to a certain extent, but...
loosen[ˈlu:sn]
vt. 解开;使松驰;放宽
The government's control over the newspapers has loosened in recent years.
respective[rɪsˈpektɪv]
adj. 各自的,分别的
The three men were given work according to their respective abilities.
rubber[ˈrʌbə]
n. 橡皮;橡胶
Rubber is elastic.
adjective[ˈædʒɪktɪv]
n. 形容词
' My' is a possessive adjective.
musical[ˈmju:zɪkəl]
adj. 音乐的;好听的,悦耳的
Since he can play many musical instruments, he may well be called a man of accomplishments.
revenge[rɪˈvendʒ]
n. 报仇;报复
She said she would take her revenge on Tom.
purpose[ˈpɜ:pəs]
n. 目的;意图;效果
He purposed to visit South America.
tap[tæp]
vi. 轻叩
He cleaned his hands in the cold water from the tap.
explanation[ˌekspləˈneɪʃən]
n. 解释,说明;理由;阐述
What did he say in explanation of his stupid behavior?