和谐英语

经济学人下载:向地底进军

2013-03-15来源:Economist

1.reveal v.使显露;展现

He unbuttoned his shirt and revealed a big scar on his chest.
他解开衬衣,露出胸膛上的一个大伤疤。
2.photosynthesis n. 光合作用

In apple trees photosynthesis occurs almost exclusively in the leaves.
苹果树的光合作用几乎只发生在叶内。
3.sustain v. 支撑;支援

The branches could hardly sustain the weight of fruit.
树枝已很难支撑水果的重量。

4.familiar a.对某事物熟悉

You're a new arrival, not too familiar with bern.
你新来乍到,对伯尔尼情况也不太熟悉。

5.scratch v. 抓破;擦伤

The lens is easy to scratch or smudge.
该镜头很容易划伤或弄脏。