plastic[ˈplæstɪk]
n. 塑料
A kind of plastic stuff is used to make the plates.
shield[ʃi:ld]
n.盾; 护罩; 盾形奖牌; 保护人;vt.保护; 掩护; 庇护; 给…加防护罩;
She intended to shield the child from the bad information.
university[ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:sɪtɪ]
n. 大学,综合性大学
He is a member of the Association of University Teachers.
mill[mɪl]
n. 磨坊;磨粉机;工厂
He sends his crop to a large mill instead of grinding it himself.
usual[ˈju:ʒʊəl]
adj. 通常的;平常的
The vintage was later than usual.
understanding[ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ]
n. 理解;理解力;协定
She found great difficulties in understanding him.
ceiling[ˈsi:lɪŋ]
n. 天花板,屋顶;上限;最高飞行限度
Papering the ceiling proved next to impossible without a ladder.
lively[ˈlaɪvlɪ]
adj. 活泼的;热烈的
The style is lucid and lively.
canvas[ˈkænvəs]
n. 帆布;油画布;油画
Blobs of paint were dotted around the canvas.
abstract[ˈæbstrækt]
adj. 抽象的
Abstract art is an acquired taste.