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vi. 犯错,堕落,退步,消失,流逝
例句:This law has lapsed.
这个法律失效了。
as time goes on; with the lapse (or passage) of time
随着时间的推移
2.decree n.法令,判决,圣旨
例句:This decree has the force of law behind it.
这一裁决有法律的力量作后盾。
3.outlet n.出口,出路;发泄途径;输出口,引出线
例句:He needs an outlet for all that pent-up anger.
他那积愤需要有机会倾吐。
4.besiege vt.围攻,包围
例句:The enemy was besieged in the blockhouse.
敌人被我们围困在碉堡中。
5.concession n.让步,承认,特许
例句:There is a call for the concession of certain rights.
要求承认某些权利。
6.firsthand a.直接的,直接得来的,直接采购的
例句:How can we get firsthand data, if we do not infiltrate the enemy?
不打入敌人内部,怎么能得到第一手资料?
7.impose vi.利用,欺骗,施影响,强加
例句:Some totalitarian states imposes embracive controls.
一些极权国家实施全面控制。
8.supportive adj.支持的,支援的
例句:My mother was not supportive of me pursuing my studies away from home.
妈妈对我出外求学不是很赞成。
9.distraction n.娱乐,分心的事物,分心
例句:The child's continual crying drove him to distraction.
孩子无休止的哭声几乎使他发狂。
10.rampant a.猖獗的,蔓生的,猛烈的,跃立的
例句:Before 1945, banditry was rampant in the mountain areas of this place.
解放前夕,这里的山区匪祸连连。
11.conspiracy n.同谋,阴谋,反叛
例句:The conspiracy frittered away to an ignominious conclusion.
那个阴谋以可耻的失败而告终。
12.compromise vt.危害
例句:Such conduct will compromise your reputation.
这些举动将会损害你的名誉。