pour
vt. 使液體連續(xù)流出,傾倒,倒出
Don’t pour hot water into the glass cup or it will crack.
不要把熱水倒入玻璃杯,否則它會裂開。
Will you pour the coffee for me?
能為我倒點咖啡嗎?
vi. 1. (液體,煙,光等)涌流;傾瀉;噴發(fā)
There was thick black smoke pouring out of the roof.
黑色濃煙從屋頂滾滾冒出。
Tears poured down his cheek when he heard the news.
當(dāng)他聽到消息,眼淚順著他的面頰簌簌落下。
2. (雨)傾盆而下;下大雨
It’s pouring with rain, so I’m afraid we can’t go for the picnic today.
正下著傾盆大雨,我想今天不能出去野餐了。
3. 傾吐,訴說
She often pours out her troubles to friends over coffee.
她經(jīng)常在喝咖啡時向朋友們傾訴她的煩心事。
4. 傾注,大量投入,大量產(chǎn)生
They have poured money into the tourist industry,which turns out to be a wise decision.
他們已經(jīng)把大筆錢投入了旅游業(yè),后來證明這是個明智的決定。
tight
adj. 1. (衣服或鞋)緊身的,緊貼的;
These trousers are a bit tight.
這條褲子有點緊。
2. (控制或規(guī)則)嚴(yán)格的,嚴(yán)厲的;
Security is tight this week at the polling sites.
這個星期,各投票點的安全工作抓得很嚴(yán)。
3. 牢固的;緊的,不松動的;密不透風(fēng)的,滴水不漏的
The screw was so tight that it wouldn’t move.
螺絲釘太緊,擰不開。
4. (彎道、拐角)急轉(zhuǎn)的,陡轉(zhuǎn)的
The driver slowed down at a tight bend in the road.
司機在道路急轉(zhuǎn)彎處慢了下來。
5. (日程時間、經(jīng)濟預(yù)算)緊的,拮據(jù)的,不寬裕的,回旋余地不大的
We have a very tight budget while our rich neighbor has a tight schedule.
我們的經(jīng)濟預(yù)算很緊;我們那有錢的鄰居日程安排很緊。
6. (比賽雙方)比分接近的,不相上下的,勢均力敵的。
It was a very tight match.
參賽雙方不分伯仲。
apply
vi. 1.(以書面的形式)申請,請求;(apply for sth/to do sth)
You should apply by letter.
你應(yīng)該寫信申請。
2. 實施;使用;運用
The advanced technology has been applied to the industry and agriculture.
最新高科技已經(jīng)運用到農(nóng)業(yè)和工業(yè)中去了。
3. (不用進行時態(tài))有關(guān);涉及(apply to sth/sb)
What I am saying only applies to some of you.
我所說的只涉及到你們中的一些人。
vt. 1. 涂;抹;敷;按,壓
The right thing would be to apply direct pressure to the wound.
正確的做法是直接按住傷口。
It’s typical of him to apply the cream to his face and neck before going out.
他經(jīng)常在外出前把乳霜抹在臉和脖子上。
2. apply oneself to sth/doing sth 勤奮專心地工作;努力學(xué)習(xí)
You would pass your exams if you applied yourself.
努力學(xué)習(xí),你就會通過考試。
appeal
vt./vi. 1.(迫切)要求;呼吁,懇求(appeal to sb for sth)
Organizers appealed to the crow not to panic.
組織者呼吁群眾不要驚慌。
2. 有吸引力;引起興趣 (sth appeal to sb)
The design has to appeal to all ages and social groups.
設(shè)計要雅俗共賞,老幼皆宜。
3. 將……移交上級法院審理;上訴,申述