和谐英语

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2013-11-14来源:Economist

1.pay attention 专心

But I forgot about them or didn't pay attention.
但是我忘了,或者根本就没有注意。

So we can't actually be aware unless we pay attention.
所以说,我们只有注意到某件事物,才能了解这件事物。

2.pack with 用…充满

You brought your whole pack with you?
你把你这帮爪牙都带上了?

The film had led the pack with 13 nominations.
《返老还童》以13项提名领先各候选影片。

3.tend to 朝某方向;趋向;偏重

Smaller laptops also tend to have longer battery life.
小巧的电脑也趋向更长的电池持续时间。

I tend to prefer light colors.
我往往更喜欢淡颜色。

4.scoop up 铲起;舀

Scoop up some spawn in your net or hands-making sure you don't squeeze it too hard.
用渔网或您的手捞一些卵要保证你不会伤害到它们。

Now they had to use their spoons with their left hand to steady the food while cutting with the right hand, then switch the spoon to the right hand to scoop up a bite.
而一直以来,人们都是用刀子戳食物的,所以只能左手持勺子,按住食物,右手用钝刀切,切完后再把勺子换到右手,舀东西吃。