contribution n.捐獻(物);養老金;貢獻:
Einstain was awarded the Nobel Prize for his contribution to Quantum Thoery.
愛因斯坦因對量子理論的貢獻而被授予諾貝爾獎。
control v.& n.控制,支配:
They soon got the fire under control. 他們很快把火勢控制住。
This made it hard for me to control myself. 這使我難於控制自己。
【注意】其過去式、過去分詞、現在分詞要雙寫l:controlled, controlling。
controversial a.爭論的,有爭議的:
a highly controversial plan一項極有爭議的計劃。
convenience n.方便,便利,合宜:
Many women prefer the convenience of working at home while their children are small.
孩子還小的時候很多婦女更願意在家裡工作,因為這樣比較方便。
convenient a.方便的,適合的;容易到達的:
Our house is convenient for [to] the station. 我們家離車站很近便。
Will six o’clock be convenient for you? 六點鐘你方便嗎?
【注意】其實際意思是“使人感到方便的”,而不是“(自己)感覺到方便的”,如可說Railway is convenient(鐵路方便),但不說I’ll come if you are convenient。
可改為I’ll come if it is convenient for [to] you. 你若方便,我就來。
conversation n.[C,U]談話,交談:
I’m tired of your conversation. 你的講話我聽膩了。
in conversation with (在)和…談話
convince v.使確信(信服):
Her arguments didn’t convince me.他的論點不能說服我。
cook v.烹調,煮,燒 n. [C]廚師,炊事員:
Who will cook the dinner? 誰來做飯?
【注意】不要將cook(廚師)與cooker(炊具)混淆。
cooker n.廚灶;爐具。
cookie n.小甜餅;甜餅乾:
Karen had a glass of milk and a cookie.卡倫喝了杯牛奶,吃了一個小甜餅。
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