moist[mɒɪst]
adj. 湿润的;多雨的
Lean meat can be larded to keep it moist in the oven.
opposite[ˈɒpəzɪt]
n. 对立物,对立面
I sat opposite to him during the meal.
cross[krɒs]
vt. 穿过;使交叉
The chairman and I have crossed swords before over this issue.
hire[ˈhaɪə]
vt. 租借;雇用
We don't want to hire inexperienced worker.
railway[ˈreɪlweɪ]
n. 铁路,铁道
The railway lines run parallel to the road.
today[təˈdeɪ]
adv. 在今天;现在
We've made 100 miles today.
motivate[ˈməʊtɪveɪt]
vt. 促动;激励,激发
They are motivated by a need to achieve...
upon[əˈpɒn]
prep. 在…上;在…旁
Once upon a time, there was an old man living in a small village.
beloved[bɪˈlʌvɪd]
adj. 深爱的,钟爱的
The man endeavored to please his beloved wife.
specimen[ˈspesɪmən]
n. 样品,样本;标本
He is still a fine specimen of health.