mute[mju:t]
n. 哑巴
a mute appeal.
puppet[ˈpʌpɪt]
n. 木偶,玩偶;傀儡
Are we the puppets of fate?
lock[lɒk]
vt. 锁上,锁住
The brakes locked, causing the car to skid.
static[ˈstætɪk]
adj. 静止的;静电的
I do not get any static on my set.
occurrence[əˈkʌrəns]
n. 发生,出现;事件
The occurrence of such things is by no means fortuitous.
restriction[rɪsˈtrɪkʃən]
n. 限制,限定,约束
The swimming club is open to families in the neighborhood without restriction.
practical[ˈpræktɪkl]
adj. 实践的;实用的
The whole scheme began to take on a more practical aspect.
delicious[dɪˈlɪʃəs]
adj. 美味的,怡人的;美妙的
The apple pie and custard are delicious.
sideways[ˈsaɪdweɪz]
adv. 斜着,斜向一边
He was thrown sideways when he heard that he had failed his exams.
fatigue[fəˈti:ɡ]
n. 疲劳,劳累
The patient fatigues easily.