1. instance ['ɪnst(ə)ns]
n. 实例;情况;建议
There are a number of improvements; for instance, both mouse buttons can now be used 在许多地方有了改进,例如,鼠标的左右键都可以使用了。
2. preserve [prɪ'zɜːv]
vt. 保存;保护;维持;腌;禁猎n. 保护区;禁猎地;加工成的食品
We will do everything to preserve peace. 我们将竭尽全力维护和平。
3. concept ['kɒnsept]
n. 观念,概念
She added that the concept of arranged marriages is misunderstood in the west. 她补充说包办婚姻的概念在西方被误解了。
4. enhance [ɪn'hɑːns]
vt. 提高;加强;增加
The White House is eager to protect and enhance that reputation. 白宫急于保护并提高那声望。
5. boost [buːst]
v. 促进;增加;支援n. 推动;帮助;宣扬
Lower interest rates can boost the economy by reducing borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. 低利率可以通过为消费者和商家降低借贷成本来促进经济发展。
6. reference ['ref(ə)r(ə)ns]
n. 参考,参照;涉及,提及;参考书目;介绍信;证明书
I am writing with reference to your article on salaries for scientists. 我给你写信是要谈谈你写的有关科学家工资的那篇文章。
7. parallel ['pærəlel]
n. 平行线;对比vt. 使…与…平行adj. 平行的;类似的,相同的
Often there are emotional reasons paralleling the financial ones. 经济原因的常常伴有情感原因。
8. conscious ['kɒnʃəs]
adj. 意识到的;故意的;神志清醒的
She was very conscious of Max studying her. 她十分清楚马克斯在仔细端详着她。
9. be aware of
知道
As with many technological revolutions, you are unlikely to be aware of it 就像诸多的技术革命一样,你可能不太会注意到它。