1. lighten ['laɪt(ə)n]
v. 减轻,照亮
lighten the burden 减轻负担
2. enlighten [ɪn'laɪt(ə)n]
vt. 启蒙
enlightenment n.
Should the function of children'stelevision be to entertain or to enlighten? 小孩的电视节目是为了娱乐还是为了启蒙?
3. ease [iːz]
v. 减轻,缓和
ease the pain 缓解疼痛
ease the burden of social welfare costs 减轻社会福利成本的负担
n. 轻松,舒适,安逸
with ease 容易,不费力地
at ease 安逸,自在
4. relieve [rɪ'liːv]
v. 减轻,缓解
relieve the pain 减轻疼痛/ relieve thefamine 缓解饥荒
5. alleviate [ə'liːvɪeɪt]
v. 减轻,缓和
alleviate the pain /suffering /evil减轻疼痛/痛苦/罪恶
6. interior [ɪn'tɪɜːrɪə]
adj. 内部的,本质的
interior design 室内设计
7. exterior [ek'stɪɜːrɪə]
adj. 外部的,表面的
exterior walls 外墙
8. internal [ɪn'tɜːn(ə)l]
adj. 内部的,内在的,国内的
internal factors 内部因素
9. external [ek'stɜːn(ə)l]
adj. 外部的,表面的,外用的
drugs for external use 外用药
10. intrinsic [in'trɪnsɪk]
adj. 本质的,固有的
Work has intrinsic value for its own sake. 工作自身都有其内在价值。
11. extrinsic [ek'strɪnsɪk]
adj. 外在的
extrinsic motivation/incentive 外在动机