2015年00015英语(二)复习资料-考前笔记:II.词汇精讲2
7.constraint n. 限制, 约束
They told the truth but only under constraint. Constraint on the rules of grammer
他们说了实话但是有所保留(是被迫的)。 语法规则的限制(约束)
8.tendency : n. 趋势,倾向
There is a growing tendency for people to work at home instead of in offices.
人们在家里而不是在办公室里工作的趋势日益增长。
派生词:tend v. 趋向,倾向 用法:tend to do sth.
He tends to get angry when people disagree with him .
当人们不同意他的意见时,他很容易生气。
9.achievement n. 完成,成就,
An Olympic silver medal is a remarkable achievement for one so young .
对一个如此年轻的人来说,获得奥运会银牌是个了不起的成就。
派生词:achieve v. 完成,做到,达到(目的),实现,获得
He will never achieve his objectives if he doesn't work hard .
如果他不努力,将会永远达不到目的。
10.attain : v. 达到;获得 (长期努力后而获得)同义词:obtain, get
用法: She has made up her mind to attain her goal in life. 她下定决心要达到生活中的目标。
The apple tree has attained to a great height. 苹果树已长得很高了。
11.optimal adj 最佳的
The sailors are waiting for optimal weather conditions before taking off .船员们正在等待出航的最佳天气条件。
12.argue : vt./vi. 争辩,争论,辩论