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例句：I apprehend no worsening of the situation.
      我不担心局势会恶化。

      My temper worsened as the day went on.
      今天我脾气越变越坏。

2.tremendous adj.极大的, 巨大的

例句：There is a tremendous difference between them.
      他们之间有着极大的差别。

      The response to our appeal was tremendous.
      对我们呼吁的反应极大。

3.quench vt.(用水)扑灭(火焰等)；熄灭

例句：The firemen were unable to quench the fire.
      消防人员无法扑灭这场大火。

4.comprehend vt.理解, 领会

例句：I did not comprehend his meaning.
      我不理解他的意思。

5.absentee n.缺席者, 缺勤者, 不在者,旷课者

例句：There was only one absentee because everybody knew the meeting was very important.
      只有一个人缺席，因为大家都知道这个会议非常重要。

6.initially adv.开始,最初,起初

例句：The ban was initially opposed by the US.
      这一禁令首先遭到美国的反对。

7.concession n.让步,承认,特许

例句：A privilege or concession.
      特权，特许

8.alternative adj.两者(或两者以上)择一的，二择其一的，可从数个中任择其一的；(两种选择中)非此即彼的

例句：We returned by the alternative road.
      我们从另一条路回来的。