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例句：The routine office work had all been delegated to his executive staff.
      一般的办公室工作都已经交给了他的执行人员。

2.outline v.概述, 列提纲,略述
 
例句：He outlined his responsibilities.
      他概述了自己的职责。

3.reinforce v.给…加强力量（或装备）；使更强大

例句：Schools should try to reinforce positive behavior patterns in children.
      学校应该努力强化孩子们那些积极的行为方式。

4.torturous adj.折磨人的;充满痛苦(或苦恼)的

例句：torturous suffering.
      痛苦的考验

5.contentious adj.容易引起争论的,好争论的

例句：Abortion is a highly contentious issue.
      堕胎是一个非常有争议的课题。

6.convention n.协议, 协定, （国家或首脑间的）公约，协定，协议

例句：Japan has signed a convention of peace with a neighbouring country.
       日本已与邻国签署一项和平协定。

7.eliminate vt.消除
 
例句：You must eliminate an unknown quantity.
      你必须消去一个未知数。

8.intercept vt.拦截, 截住, 截击

例句：Reporters intercepted him as he tried to leave by the rear entrance.
      他想从后门溜走, 记者把他截住了。

9.stray vi.走失, 离群; 迷路

例句：The child strayed away from home.
      这孩子离家走失了。

10.comply vi.遵从, 依从, 服从

例句：She was told to pay the fine, but refused to comply.
      她被通知交纳罚款, 但她拒不服从。

11.accompany vt.陪伴, 陪同

例句：May we accompany you on your walk?
      我们陪你一起散步好吗?

12.impeccable adj.无错误的, 极好的, 无瑕疵的

例句：Her work is executed with impeccable taste.
      她的作品完美无缺，无可挑剔。

      The furnishings and paintings had been chosen with impeccable taste.
      室内的家具和油画都经过精心选择。