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词汇讲解:
1. consider vt. 考虑; 认为; 以为
例句:There are two components to consider.
有两个组成部分需要考虑。
2. purpose n.目的; 意志; 作用
例句:This purpose is most utilitarian.
这一目的是最富实用性的。
3. confirm vt.证实; [法] 确认,批准
例句:I just want to confirm that the arrangements have been made.
我要确认所有计划都安排好了。
4. sue vt.起诉; 控告,控诉
例句:The descendants of William Elloitt threatened to sue us.
威廉·爱略特的后代威胁着要控告我们。
5. expose vt.揭露,揭发; 使暴露
例句:The ancient Spartans used to expose babies that they did not want.
古斯巴达人常遗弃他们不要的婴儿。
6. wheedle vt.骗取(某物),哄骗(某人干某事)
例句:They tried to wheedle her into leaving the house.
他们想哄骗她离开这屋子。
7. intelligence n.情报; 智力; 聪颖; 情报机构
例句:He certainly does not want intelligence.
他当然并不傻。
8. significant adj.重要的; 有意义的; 有重大意义的
例句:A slight irregularity in pulse during sleep is not significant.
在睡眠时脉搏轻度不规则并不要紧。