高中英语熟词生义500词 成熟英语(13)


It's simple---we buy them for $5,sell them for $8,and we pocket the difference.
很简单——我们5美元买进,8美元卖出,我们就赚得了3美元的差价 。
361. policy 熟义:n. 政策
He took out a fire insurance policy for his house. n.保险单,保险凭证
362. polish 熟义:vt. 擦亮;磨光
His essay needs polishing. vt.润色
363. pool 熟义:n. 水池;水塘
If we pool the idea,we may find a better solution to the problem. v. 集中使用
364.practically adv.几乎,确实(熟义:实际上,从实际出发)
The hall was practically empty.大厅简直空空如也 。
365.practice n.惯例,习俗(熟义:实践;练习)
According to the international practice,he shall be punished.根据国际惯例,他必须受罚 。
366. position 熟义:n.位置;职位
What's your position on the problem. n.立场;观点
367. possess 熟义:vt. 拥有
A violent anger possessed him. vt.(感情,情绪等)支配;控制
368. pound 熟义:n. 磅;英镑
No one can stand continuous pounding on the head. n.猛击;连续重击
369.present vt.介绍;赠送(熟义:n.礼物adj.现在的;到场的)
On Teachers'Day,students usually present flowers to the teachers.教师节学生通常给老师献花 。
370.press 熟义:v. 压
He pressed her guests to stay a little longer. vt.劝说
371.promise v.有希望;可能会有(熟义:答应)
The dark clouds promise rain.乌云密布,看来要下雨 。
372.no problem愿意干;不用谢;没关系(熟义:没困难)
“Could you help me?”“No problem.”“帮我一下好吗?”“当然可以!”
373. previous 熟义:adj. 先前的,以往的
He died previous to my arrival. adj.时间上稍前的
374. produce 熟义:v. 生产
Please produce your ticket for inspection. v. 拿出;出示
375. promise 熟义:v/n 许诺
The dark clouds promise rain. v.有...的希望;使...有可能
376. pronounced 熟义:v.发音
The judge pronounced against her appeal. v.判决;宣布;宣称
377.put away存储;打消;吃掉(熟义:收起来放好)
He puts a little away every week for his grandson.他每周都为孙子存一点钱 。
378.put down写下;镇压;让……下车(熟义:放下)
The bus stopped to put down the passengers.公共汽车停下来,让乘客下车 。
379.(熟义:张贴,举起,修建)
Could you put me up for the night?put up(留……)住宿


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380.out of the question不可能;不允许(勿望文生义)
Without a passport,leaving the country is out of the question.无护照要出国是不可能的 。