和谐英语

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2011-03-19来源:VOA
1.raise v.唤起;激起;惹起

例句:This book raised my interest in the study of history.
      这本书引起了我研究历史的兴趣。

raise与rise

(1)raise作动词时只能作及物动词,即它必须跟宾语。它可以表示“举起”、“往上提”、“使……升高”等含义:

Will those who agree with me please raise their hands?

请那些同意我的人举起手来好吗?

Why did they raise prices?

他们为什么提高物价?

(2)rise作动词时通常为不及物动词,表示“起立”、“起床”、“(日、月等)升起”等含义:

You're still in bed and the sun has already risen!

你还在床上,太阳已经升起来了!

I used to rise at half past six.

我过去常常6点半起床。

All the students rose when the teacher came into the classroom.

老师走进教室时所有的学生都起立。

2.witness vt.亲眼看见, 目击

例句:I witnessed the accident.
      我亲眼目睹了这场事故。

3.guarantee n.保证, 保障; 保证书; 保用期

例句:Can you give me your guarantee that the goods will be delivered before Friday?
      你能给我保证这批货在星期五之前交货吗?

      This guarantee is valid for one year.
      这份保证书有效期为一年。

担保, 担保人

例句:If I try to borrow 10, 000 from the bank, will you be my guarantee?
      如果我向银行借一万美元, 你愿意作我的保证人吗?

4.temporarily adv.暂时地

例句:The stranger’s question surprised me so that I temporarily lost my tongue.
      那陌生人的询问使我大吃一惊,一时之间连话都说不出来了。

5.cooperation n.合作,协力,合作社

例句:We calculate on their cooperation.
      我们指望着他们的合作。

6.presence n.出席, 到场, 存在

例句:Your presence at the party is requested.
      敬请光临。