meter[ˈmi:tə]
n. 计量器;米
The gas meter is housed in the cupboard under the stairs.
violet[ˈvaɪəlɪt]
n. 紫罗兰,紫色a. 紫色的
A moderate, light, or brilliant violet to moderate or deep reddish purple.
outstanding[aʊtˈstændɪŋ]
adj. 突出的,杰出的
He has many outstanding gifts.
shop[ʃɒp]
n. 商店,店铺;车间
I usually go shopping on Sundays.
resignation[ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃən]
n. 辞职;屈从
Bob has offered his resignation and it has been accepted.
positive[ˈpɒzətɪv]
adj. 确定的;积极的
Her behaviour was a positive outrage.
compress[kəmˈpres]
vt. 压紧,压缩;缩短(时间)
It is impossible to compress the story of the First World War into a few pages.
voyage[ˈvɒɪɪdʒ]
n. 航海,航空
This is the virgin voyage of the ship.
Australian[ɒˈstreɪlɪən]
adj. 澳大利亚的
The BBC is hooked up with Australian television by satellite.
diverse[daɪˈvɜ:s]
adj. 不同的,相异的,多种多样的,形形色色的
Diverse cultures make the world more appealing.