12个“自相矛盾”的英语单词
2016-04-27 14:03
来源:新东方网整理
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1.compromise
“和解,让步” & “危害,损害”
In the end I agreed to compromise.
最终我同意让步。
The virus will compromise our immune system.
这种病毒会损害我们的免疫系统。
2.bolt
“逃跑” & “锁住”
The horse bolted at the sound of the shot.那匹马听到枪声后跑走了。You'd better bolt your doors.
你最好锁上门。
3.trip“旅行” & “绊倒”
The trip from York to Newcastle takes about an hour by train.乘火车从约克到纽卡斯尔大约要花1个小时。She had a nasty trip on the stairs.她在楼梯上重重地绊了一跤。
4.consult“寻求咨询” & “提供咨询”
If you have any questions, consult an attorney.你有任何问题,都可以咨询律师。The retired executive consults for several large companies.
这位退休高管为好几家大公司提供咨询。
5.design“惯常,习惯” & “特殊的,定制的”
He left the house at nine exactly, as is his custom.他9点准时离开了家,这是他的习惯。Justin Bieber looks suave in his custom suit.穿上了定制西装的贾斯汀·比伯展现了儒雅风范。
6.bound“去往,前往” & “束缚,绑缚”
She was on a plane bound for Moscow.她在前往莫斯科的飞机上。We found the girl bound.
我们发现女孩被绑起来了。
7.seed“播撒种子” & “去掉种子”
He is seeding the fields with wheat.他在地里种小麦。Wash, seed and cut the pepper into small pieces.将辣椒洗净,去籽,切成小片。
8.garnish“增添配菜” & “扣钱”
Garnish the dish with parsley before serving.这道菜端上桌之前,可以在上面配些欧芹点缀一下。His employer garnished his wages in order to pay his debt.雇主扣除了他的一部分工资用于支付他所欠的债务。
9.model“榜样的,优于别人的” & “按原样复制的模型”
She really is a model student.她真是个模范学生。There is a model of a wooden house.这儿有一个木屋模型。
10.presently“现在” & “不久之后”
Of 200 boats, only 20 are presently operational.200条船中,目前只有20条可用。The room was hot and presently her eyes grew heavy and she began to feel sleepy.屋子里很热,不一会儿她就觉得眼皮发沉,昏昏欲睡。
11.resign“辞职” & “重新签署”
She resigned as director.她辞去了董事职务。Athletes who renew their contracts resign with their teams.想要续签的运动员都与各自的队重新签署了合约。
注意:第二句里的 resign 也可以写作 re-sign,发音不同于“辞职”的 resign。
12.fight with“与……打架” & “与……并肩战斗”
He fought with his mother-in-law.他和岳母吵架了。He fought with his mother-in-law.他和岳母并肩战斗。
注意:还是这句英文,意思也可以理解为“他以岳母为武器进行战斗”。
(编辑:何莹莹)