| 单词 | 前作 |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔COMPLETE/NOT COMPLETE〕A complete safety check was performed on the aircraft prior to takeoff. 飞机起飞前作了彻底的安全检查。朗文写作活用〔EXAMINE〕All routine safety checks were carried out before the flight. 起飞之前作了所有的例行安全检查。朗文写作活用〔FAMOUS〕Martin Luther King Jr. gave his celebrated speech before the Lincoln Memorial in 1963. 1963年小马丁·路德·金在林肯纪念堂前作了著名的演讲。朗文写作活用〔PREPARE〕I tried to psych myself up before the interview. 我尽量在面试前作好思想准备。朗文写作活用〔antiphon〕Such a text formerly used as a response but now rendered independently.单独吟唱作品：以前作为应答而现在单独吟唱的作品美国传统〔apéritif〕An alcoholic drink taken as an appetizer before a meal.开胃酒：饭前作为促进食欲而饮用的酒美国传统〔broccoli〕The flower clusters of this plant, eaten as a vegetable before the flower buds open.甘蓝花：这种植物的花簇，花苞开放之前作为蔬菜食用美国传统〔capital〕It's a capital mistake to theorize before one has data.在获得数据前作理论推断是非常严重的错误。外研社新世纪〔character〕She had to stand up and make a speech to 500 people, so it was quite a test of character.她要站在500人前作演讲，这对她的勇气是一次很大的考验。麦克米伦高阶〔cigar-store Indian〕A wooden effigy of a Native American holding a cluster of cigars, formerly used as the emblem of a tobacconist.印第安人木雕像：土著美洲人的木制肖像，拿着一簇雪茄，以前作为烟草商的标志美国传统〔comment〕He refused to comment until after the trial.他拒绝在审判前作任何评论。牛津高阶〔couple〕The penalties are harsh when you couple them with the $112,000 fine that had been applied previously.加上之前作出的11.2万美元罚款, 处罚是很严厉的。外研社新世纪〔crosier〕A staff with a crook or cross at the end, carried by or before an abbot, a bishop, or an archbishop as a symbol of office.十字杖：一种末端有弯钩或十字的木杖，为修道院院长、主教或大主教所持有或放置在他们面前作为教职的象征美国传统〔decide〕They have to decide by next Friday.他们必须在下周五前作出决定。剑桥高阶〔fame〕She won fame as a singer before she became an actress.她当演员之前作为歌手已经有了名气。朗文当代〔goodman〕Goodman Used formerly as a courtesy title before the surname of a man not of noble birth. Goodman 先生：以前用作姓氏前作为尊称，但不是贵族称号美国传统〔goodwife〕Goodwife Used formerly as a courtesy title before the surname of a married woman not of noble birth. Goodwife 太太：以前放在已婚嫁的女人的姓氏前作为尊称而非贵族称号美国传统〔grand jury〕They have already given evidence before a grand jury in Washington.他们已经在华盛顿的大陪审团前作证。柯林斯高阶〔pirouette〕She pirouetted in front of the glass.她在镜前作单脚尖旋转。柯林斯高阶〔prominence〕Santos gained prominence 30 years ago as an activist.桑托斯在30年前作为一名激进主义分子而声名显赫。外研社新世纪〔pull up〕He was made redundant and now he's trying to pull himself up again.他之前作为冗员被裁，现在他正试图再一次奋发图强。柯林斯高阶〔push〕He's pushing us for a decision by tomorrow.他在敦促我们明天之前作出决定。麦克米伦高阶〔reach〕Ministers must reach a decision before next month.部长们必须在下个月前作出决定。麦克米伦高阶〔rehash〕The newest book is just a rehash of her earlier work.这本最新出版的书只不过是她早前作品的修订版。韦氏高阶〔research〕It's a good idea to do some research before you buy a house.买房子之前作些了解，这个主意不错。朗文当代〔revoke〕He revoked his previous decision.他改变了以前作出的决定。21世纪英汉〔split second〕Soldiers had to make split-second decisions before opening fire, he said.他说，士兵们必须要在开火之前作出瞬间的决定。柯林斯高阶〔such and such〕Then it says ‘please respond by such and such a date' at the bottom of the advertisement.而后广告的下面写着“请在某某天之前作出回应。”麦克米伦高阶〔testimony〕Prosecutors may try to determine if Robb gave false testimony when he appeared before the grand jury.控方可能要努力查明罗布是否在大陪审团面前作了伪证。外研社新世纪〔timing〕The decision came, with perfect timing, just before his speech.就在他发表演讲之前作出了决定，真是恰逢其时。麦克米伦高阶〔toadstone〕A stone once worn as a charm and believed to have been formed in the body of a toad.蟾蜍石：以前作为护身符戴的，认为是在蟾蜍体内形成的石头美国传统During his lifetime this man's stature as an art critic and social theorist was tremendous.此人生前作为艺术评论家和社会理论家的名声非常大。剑桥国际He delivers the whole of the speech at the front of the stage, illuminated by a spotlight.他在台前作了全部的演讲，聚光灯把那里照得通亮。剑桥国际I had a medical checkup before going abroad. 我在出国前作了一次体格检查。译典通It was hoped that he would clarify the ambiguous remarks he made earlier.希望他能澄清以前作出的含糊言论。剑桥国际She joined the company as a trainee three years ago.她三年前作为一名见习员进了这家公司。牛津商务She managed to give a stinging reply (= an angry answer intended to upset), before slamming down the phone.她在扔下听筒把电话挂断前作出了尖刻的回答。剑桥国际The aim is to reach a final decision by August.目标是在八月前作出最后决定。牛津商务The band played a final gig before splitting up. 乐队散伙前作了最后一次演出。译典通The drug went off patent and is now available as a cheap generic.这种药物没有专利保护，目前作为廉价的未注册药物供应。牛津商务The main character in her latest book is a composite of several of the other characters in her previous works.她新书里的主角是集她以前作品中的几位人物于一身的一个形象。剑桥国际You've got until lunchtime today to make up your mind.你可在午饭之前作出决定。剑桥国际 |
| 随便看 |
英汉汉英翻译词典包含1679246条英汉翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用英语单词及常用语的翻译及用法，是英语学习及翻译工作的有利工具。