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Question 1

reserve

Answer 1

I hope that you’ll overcome your reserve and let me know.

我希望你能克服矜持，让我知道。

Question 2

ladder

Answer 2

A ladder is a hole or torn part in a woman's stocking or tights, where some of the vertical threads have broken, leaving only the horizontal threads. (长筒丝袜等的) 脱丝
例：
I had a ladder in my stocking.
我的长筒袜有抽丝了。
(普遍意思 梯子)

Question 3

demographic

Answer 3

The station has won more listeners in the 25-39 demographic.

这个电台吸引了更多25-39岁年龄段的听众。

Question 4

account

Answer 4

He is, by all accounts, a superb teacher.
据说，他是一名优秀的教师。
These obscure groups were of little account in either national or international politics.
这些无名的组织在国内或国际政治中都是无足轻重的。
We have been hindered by our lack of preparation, but I’m sure we will give a good account of ourselves.
我们曾经为缺乏准备所阻，但我肯定我们会表现很好的。

Question 5

orientation

Answer 5

They give their new employees a day or two of orientation.
他们对新员工进行一两天的培训。
orientation meeting 介绍会

Question 6

project

Answer 6

Bradley projects a natural warmth and sincerity.
布拉德利表现出一种自然的热情和真诚。
例：
He just hasn’t been able to project himself as the strong leader.
他只是还没能把自己表现得是个强有力的领导。

Question 7

bear out

Answer 7

Recent studies have borne out claims that certain perfumes can bring about profound psychological changes.
最近的研究已经证实了某些香水能导致深刻的心理变化的说法。

Question 8

customary

Answer 8

It is customary to offer a drink or a snack to guests.

通常用饮料或小吃招待客人。

Question 9

channel

Answer 9

Stephen is channelling his energies into a novel called Blue.
斯蒂芬正集中精力写一本名为《蓝色》的小说

Question 10

a measure of

Answer 10

With the exception of Juan, each attained a measure of success.
除了胡安，每个人都取得了一定的成功。

Question 11

in case

Answer 11

She’s nervous about something, in case you didn’t notice.

她对某些事情神经兮兮的，难道你没注意到？

Question 12

practice

Answer 12

The new doctor’s practice was miles away from where I lived.

那位新医生的诊所离我的住处有数英里远。

Question 13

passage

Answer 13

Mr. Thomas would be given safe passage to and from Jaffna.

托马斯先生将会得到往返于贾夫纳的安全通行许可。

Question 14

hard-won

Answer 14

The dispute could destroy Australia’s hard-won reputation for industrial stability.
这场纠纷可能会摧毁澳大利亚辛苦得来的产业稳定声誉。

Question 15

apt

Answer 15

She had taught him French and he had been an apt student.

她教过他法语，他一直是个聪慧的学生

Question 16

as such

Answer 16

However, we know that we do learn by experience, and as such experience is another source of knowledge.
然而，广为人知的是，我们的确通过实践获取知识，实践本身是知识的另一来源。
As such, it changes the nature of some things.
正因为如此，它改变了某些事物的本质。

Question 17

critical

Answer 17

The film met with considerable critical and public acclaim.

这部电影深得评论和公众的赞扬。

Question 18

stands

Answer 18

The people in the stands at Candlestick Park are standing and cheering with all their might.
烛台公园看台上的人们正站着尽情欢呼。

Question 19

society

Answer 19

Society is the rich, fashionable people in a particular place who meet on social occasions. 上流社会
例：
The couple quickly became a fixture in society.
这对夫妇很快就成为上流社会的常客。

…the Atlanta Horticultural Society.
…亚特兰大园艺协会。

Question 20

deny

Answer 20

to deny a man his rights
不让人享有他的权利
to deny access to secret information
拒绝享用秘密情报