matter[ˈmætə]
vi. 有关系;要紧;有影响
Is anything the matter?
sound[saʊnd]
vi. 出声响,发声;听起来
He's always sounding off about how he would manage the firm.
modern[ˈmɒdən]
adj. 现代的,近代的;新式的
modern history.
vain[veɪn]
adj. 徒劳的;自负的
They endeavoured to make her happy but in vain.
condition[kənˈdɪʃən]
n. 状况,状态;环境
Weather conditions are good.
hesitate[ˈhezɪteɪt]
vi. 犹豫,踌躇;不愿
I hesitated about taking his side until I knew the whole story.
injure[ˈɪndʒə]
vt. 伤害,损害,损伤
Don't injure yourself with that tool.
powder[ˈpaʊdə]
n. 粉末;细面;火药
How well do you think this washing powder stacks up against your usual brand?
rotary[ˈrəʊtərɪ]
adj. 旋转的,转动的
The gardener asked me for a rotary lawn mower.
intimate[ˈɪntɪmət]
adj. 亲密的;个人的
They intimated us that an agreement would be worked out soon.