在线4000 Essential English Words sentence课程其他-中国考试

a

q

u

a

r

i

u

m

ə'kwɛrɪəm

We took a trip to the aquarium and saw a scary shark.

a

r

b

i

t

r

a

r

y

ˈɑːrbətreri

The classroom had many arbitrary rules that confused me.

a

u

t

o

b

i

o

g

r

a

p

h

y

,ɔtəbaɪ'ɑɡrəfi

I read an autobiography about my favorite entertainer.

c

o

n

v

e

n

t

i

o

n

kən'vɛnʃən

In the US, a popular convention is to shake hands when you meet someone.

g

r

a

c

i

o

u

s

'ɡreʃəs

The operator was gracious enough to help me find the number.

i

m

p

r

o

v

e

ɪm'pruv

He studied hard to improve his test scores from the previous year.

i

n

s

u

l

a

t

e

ˈɪnsəˌleɪt ; ˈɪnsjʊˌleɪt

People can conserve energy by insulating their houses.

i

n

t

r

i

g

u

e

'ɪn'triɡ

Her mysterious past intrigued her new friend.

l

o

n

g

e

v

i

t

y

lɔn'dʒɛvəti

Sea turtles have an amazing longevity.

m

i

s

p

l

a

c

e

,mɪs'ples

I misplaced my wallet, and I didn’t find it until a week later.

n

a

u

g

h

t

y

'nɔti

The boy had to go to his room because he was being naughty.

n

o

r

m

nɔrm

Wearing a heavy coat all summer is not considered a norm.

o

r

a

n

g

u

t

a

n

,ɔræŋ'ʊtæn

Orangutans use their long arms to swing from trees.

o

v

e

r

l

o

a

d

,ovɚ'lod

If you overload the truck, it might crash.

p

h

i

l

a

n

t

h

r

o

p

y

fɪ'lænθrəpi

The wealthy business owner is well known for his acts of philanthropy.

p

r

o

b

e

prob

The bank probed into his financial history to see if he qualified for a loan.

r

e

c

i

p

i

e

n

t

rɪ'sɪpɪənt

I was the recipient of four phone calls today.

r

e

p

t

i

l

e

'rɛptaɪl

Lizards are my favorite type of reptile.

t

h

r

i

v

e

θraɪv

He may be an old man, but he continues to thrive.

u

l

t

i

m

a

t

e

ˈʌltəmɪt

By trying hard in school, I will reach my ultimate goal of becoming a doctor.

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