painting[ˈpeɪntɪŋ]
n. 油画;绘画;着色
The painting took his fancy, so he bought it.
approve[əˈpru:v]
vt. 赞成;赞许;批准
I didn't approve of his manner.
textbook[ˈtekstbuk]
n. 课本,教科书
This is the standard textbook on the subject.
find[faɪnd]
vt. 找到;发觉;裁决;觉得
Look what I've found.
nylon[ˈnaɪlɒn]
n. 尼龙
Cotton is more comfortable to wear than nylon.
convenient[kənˈvi:nɪənt]
adj. 便利的;近便的,方便到达的
Living in the big city is convenient.
exam[ɪɡˈzæm]
n. 考试;检查;体检
He fails to pass the exam.
plus[plʌs]
adj. 正数的
We've got to fit five people plus all their luggage in the car.
blow[bləʊ]
vi. 吹;吹到;吹气;吹响
The death of their daughter was a cruel blow.
mate[meɪt]
n. 伙伴,同事;配偶
He is looking for a wife but he hasn't found his ideal mate.