literature[ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)]
n. 文学;文献
This book is titled An Introduction to American Literature.
pole[pəʊl]
n. 杆;地极
When Scott reached the South Pole he found Amundsen had anticipated him.
compass[ˈkʌmpəs]
n. 罗盘,指南针;圆规
A compass needle points( to the) north.
advance[ədˈvɑ:ns]
n. 预付款;前进
There have been great advances in medicine in the last ten years.
rumour[ˈru:mə]
n. 谣言,谣传,传闻
The rumour percolated through the firm.
tennis[ˈtenɪs]
n. 网球,网球运动
Some of my friends develop their arm muscles by playing tennis.
grant[ɡrɑ:nt]
n. 拨款;补助金
grant a request.
jump[dʒʌmp]
vt. 跳过
I couldn't understand his lecture because he kept jumping from one topic to another.
get[ɡet]
vi. 获得;得到;去取;准备
One day we'll both get to see New York.
rent[rent]
vi. 出租;租给
The cottage rents for $200 a month.