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例句:She suffered from a deadly disease.
她患了绝症。
The shock was deadly to him.
这次打击对他是致命的。
deadly, fatal, mortal, lethal
这些形容词均表示“致命的”之意。
deadly指能致命或实际已致命的事物,也可指企图致死他人的人。
fatal正式用词,强调死亡的不可避免性,多用于指伤或疾病等。
mortal语气强,指导致死亡的直接原因。
lethal指由于某物本身具有致命的性能。
2.itchy adj.(使)发痒的
例句:My skin has broken out in an itchy rash.
我的皮肤上突然长出一片让人发痒的皮疹。
3.identify vt.认出, 识别
例句:Would you be able to identify the man who robbed you?
你能够认出那个抢你东西的人吗?
4.interfere v.干涉,妨碍;介入
例句:I have the right to interfere.
我有干预的权利。
As he is always interfering, I told him to mind his own business.
因为他常来指手画脚, 所以我让他少管闲事。
5.neglect vt.疏忽; 忽略; 遗漏
例句:The government neglected industry.
政府忽视了工业。
Don't neglect your health.
不要忽视你的健康。
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