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| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔GROW〕Nearer the coast, huge areas of land are given over to cultivating tomatoes. 靠近海岸的地方，大片大片的土地被用来种植番茄。朗文写作活用〔Labrador〕Labradors are used as guide dogs for blind people.拉布拉多狗被用作盲人的导盲犬。剑桥高阶〔MAKE〕Most caustic soda is used in the production of aluminium. 大多数苛性钠都被用于生产铝了。朗文写作活用〔USE〕The ambassador was being used as a pawn in the struggle between the two superpowers. 这位大使在两个超级大国的争斗中被用成一颗棋子。朗文写作活用〔WAY〕Pictures of fleeing refugees were used as an effective propaganda tool against the Communists. 出逃难民的照片被用作有效的反共宣传工具。朗文写作活用〔adorn〕Every scene of his boyhood was used to adorn a moral tale.他童年时代的每一个情景都被用来使一个富有道德教益的故事更加生动。英汉大词典〔agent〕Cornstarch is used as a thickening agent in sauces.玉米淀粉被用作调味汁中的增稠剂。韦氏高阶〔analogize〕Light traditionally analogizes with intellectual brilliance.光历来被用来比拟智慧的芒焰。英汉大词典〔antagonize〕Scottish common sense is used to antagonize English sentimentalism.苏格兰人的常识被用来与英格兰式的多愁善感相抗衡。英汉大词典〔antibiotic〕Some types of antibiotic are used to promote growth in farm animals.某些种类的抗生素被用于促进牲畜的生长。剑桥高阶〔approximately〕Approximately $150 million is to be spent on improvements.大约1.5亿美元将被用于整修。外研社新世纪〔assimilate〕Schools were used to assimilate the children of immigrants.学校被用来同化这些移民子女。韦氏高阶〔bargaining chip〕Missiles were used as a bargaining chip in negotiations for economic aid.谈判中导弹被用作了换取经济援助的筹码。剑桥高阶〔benchmark〕British Steel is benchmarked against the best operations anywhere in the world.英国钢铁公司被用作标准来衡量世界各地最好的企业。朗文当代〔biocompatibility〕As a result of its strength and biocompatibility, the material is often used in medical devices.因为其具有的强度和生物共存，该物质常被用于医疗设备中美国传统〔brick off〕In an attempt to stop their fighting,one side to the city was bricked off from the other.试图阻止他们战斗，该城的一端与另一端已被用砖砌墙分隔开。21世纪英汉〔bring〕Most of the land has now been brought into cultivation.大部分土地现在都被用于耕种。朗文当代〔casus belli〕An act or event that provokes or is used to justify war.战争原因：引发或被用来作为战争借口的行为或事件美国传统〔collate〕A computer system is used to collate information from across Britain.一种计算机系统被用来核对来自英国各地的信息。朗文当代〔control〕An individual or group used as a standard of comparison in a control experiment.对照物个体：在对照实验中被用作对照标准的一个或一组物体美国传统〔control〕Empty microcapsules were used as a control in the biological assays.空微囊被用作生物测定的对照物。外研社新世纪〔corrosion〕Zinc is used to protect other metals from corrosion.锌被用来保护其他金属不受腐蚀。柯林斯高阶〔divider〕Concrete barriers are used as highway dividers.混凝土栅栏被用作公路的分隔物。韦氏高阶〔dump〕The area was used as a dump.这一区域被用做垃圾场。外研社新世纪〔erythorbic acid〕An optical isomer of ascorbic acid used as an antioxidant.异抗坏血酸：抗坏血酸光学异构体，被用来当作抗氧化剂美国传统〔front〕The casino was used as a front for cross-border smuggling operations.这间赌场被用作从事跨国走私活动的掩护场所。朗文当代〔function〕A library is functioning as a temporary hospital to cope with casualties.一个图书馆被用作临时医院，以处置伤亡人员。朗文当代〔geocode〕The demographic characterization of a neighborhood or locality, especially as used in marketing.人口特征：街区或地方的人口统计的特征，尤被用在销售学中美国传统〔ghazi〕Often used as a title for such a warrior.回教勇士，穆斯林英雄：经常被用来作为这种勇士的头衔美国传统〔graze〕The hills have been grazed by sheep because they were too steep to be ploughed.这些小山因为太陡峭, 不适宜耕种, 因此被用来牧羊。外研社新世纪〔ground〕The rivers are used as dumping grounds for industrial waste.这些河流被用作倾倒工业废料的地方。朗文当代〔guinea pig〕Informal A person who is used as a subject for experimentation or research.【非正式用语】 供实验的人：被用来做实验或进行研究的人美国传统〔hyperactive〕His research was used in planning treatments for hyperactive children.他的研究被用来为多动的儿童设计治疗方案。柯林斯高阶〔imager〕Magnetic resonance imagers are used in diagnosing some medical conditions.磁共振成像仪被用于诊断某些医学疾病。麦克米伦高阶〔imprecision〕This served to hide the confusion and imprecision in their thinking.这个被用来掩盖他们思想的混乱和不准确。柯林斯高阶〔index〕The test results were used as an index of language proficiency.考试结果被用作衡量语言水平的指标。牛津搭配〔interval〕The route was marked with yellow paint at intervals along the way.这条路每隔一定距离都被用黄色油漆标记了路线。麦克米伦高阶〔ivory nut〕The seed of the ivory palm, having bony endosperm that is used as a substitute for true ivory.象牙椰子：象牙椰子树的种子，具有似骨的内胚乳，它可被用作真象牙的替代品美国传统〔legitimate〕Are the premises being used for legitimate business purposes? 这些地盘被用于正当商业目的了吗？麦克米伦高阶〔magic〕The prince was changed into a frog by magic.那名王子被用魔法变成一只青蛙。文馨英汉〔manoeuvre〕The camp was used for military manoeuvres.这个营地被用于军事演习。柯林斯高阶〔moiré〕Having a wavy or rippled surface pattern. Used of fabric.波纹的：有一个波状的或起波浪的表面形状的；被用于织物的词美国传统〔network〕His business lunches were taken up with networking.他的交际午餐被用来建立与客户的交流。21世纪英汉〔ornament〕The coins were only ever used for ornament, not as currency.这些硬币从来都只被用作装饰品，而不是作为货币使用。朗文当代〔pluperfect〕Grammar Of, relating to, or being a verb tense used to express action completed before a specified or implied past time.【语法】 过去完成时的：属于、关于或成为一个被用来表示在一特定或暗示的过去时间之前完成动作的动词的美国传统〔political football〕This charter is being used as a political football.该章程被用做了政治皮球。外研社新世纪〔poly I:C〕A synthetic chemical that resembles the RNA of infectious viruses and is used to stimulate the production of interferon by the immune system.聚肌胞；聚肌鞋酸聚胞苷酸：一种类似于感染性病毒的核糖核酸的合成化学物质，被用来刺激免疫系统产生的干扰素美国传统〔polypropylene〕Any of various thermoplastic resins that are polymers of propylene. They are hard and tough, and are used to make molded articles and fibers.聚丙烯：一种热塑性树脂，它是丙烯的聚合物。它们都很坚硬，而且被用来制造铸造件和纤维美国传统〔prediction〕The figures and statistics are used for the prediction of future economic trends.这些数据和统计被用于预测未来经济走势。韦氏高阶〔prove〕Computers have been used to prove mathematical theorems.计算机被用于证明数学定理。剑桥高阶〔pyramid〕To speculate in (stock) by making a series of buying and selling transactions in which paper profits are used as margin for buying more stock.使用：通过一系列的买进和卖出的交易，在这里证券利润被用做买进更多股票的保证金，而进行（股票）投机美国传统〔refreshing〕Herbs are often used to make refreshing drinks.药草经常被用来制作提神饮品。外研社新世纪〔remainder〕These nouns are compared as they denote what is left after a part has been used or subtracted.这些名词在指一部分被用掉或减去后留下的东西时，通常进行相互比较。美国传统〔roofing〕Stone began to be used as a roofing material.石料开始被用作盖屋顶的材料。柯林斯高阶〔saponin〕Any of various plant glucosides that form soapy lathers when mixed and agitated with water, used in detergents, foaming agents, and emulsifiers.皂角苷：任一种与水混合时能够产生肥皂沫的植物葡糖苷，被用作除垢剂、发泡剂和乳化剂美国传统〔scientism〕The application of quasi-scientific techniques or justifications to unsuitable subjects or topics.唯科学主义：准科学技术或理由被用于不合适的主题或题目美国传统〔secondhand〕Dealing in previously used merchandise.经营旧货的：做以前被用过商品的生意的美国传统〔sewage〕Chlorine is used in sewage treatment.氯被用于污水处理。朗文当代〔sex〕The new technique has been used to identify the sex of foetuses.这一新技术已经被用来鉴别胎儿的性别。柯林斯高阶〔ship〕Toxic waste is shipped from Western Europe to other countries.有毒废物被用船从西欧运送到其他国家。麦克米伦高阶〔shorthand〕The term 'machine' is used as convenient shorthand for the total hardware and software system.“机器”这个词被用作整个软硬件系统的简便名称。牛津搭配〔stick〕This report is being used as yet another stick to beat nurses with.这份报告正在被用作责罚护士的又一个凭据。麦克米伦高阶〔stock〕National security is the stock excuse for keeping things confidential.国家安全常被用作对一些事情保密的挡箭牌。柯林斯高阶〔store〕The building was used as a weapons store.这座建筑曾被用作武器库。麦克米伦高阶〔stretcher〕Casualties were stretchered to a field hospital.伤员们被用担架抬至一所野战医院。英汉大词典〔synonym〕The term 'industrial democracy' is often used as a synonym for worker participation.“工业民主”这个词常被用作“工人参与”的同义词。柯林斯高阶〔tallow〕Hard fat obtained from parts of the bodies of cattle, sheep, or horses, and used in foodstuffs or to make candles, leather dressing, soap, and lubricants.动物脂油：从牛、羊或马的身体的一些部位提取的硬脂，可被用作食料或制造蜡烛、皮衣、肥皂和润滑油美国传统〔tranquillize〕This powerful drug is used to tranquilize patients undergoing surgery.这种强效药剂被用来麻醉手术病人。柯林斯高阶〔treatment〕A special treatment is used to kill bacteria in water.特殊的处理方式被用来杀灭水中的细菌。韦氏高阶〔well-trodden〕Political power has long been a well-trodden path to personal wealth.长久以来, 政治权力常常被用于敛财。外研社新世纪〔wont〕It's revealing as letters are wont to be.正像书信往往被用来吐露真情实况那样,这封信同样如此。英汉大词典A current of high potential is used in transmitting electric power over long distances. 高压电流被用来远距离输送电力。译典通A dove is often used as an emblem of peace.鸽子常被用作和平的标志。剑桥国际A rheostat can be used to control the brightness of electric lights.变阻器可被用来控制电灯的亮度。剑桥国际An asterisk is commonly used as a wild card.星号常常被用作通配符。牛津商务BFPO is used as part of an address for letters sent to members of the British armed forces living in other countries. BFPO 作为地址的一部分被用在寄给驻扎在其它国家的英国武装力量的人员的信上。剑桥国际Corn is used as animal feed. 玉米被用作牲口饲料。译典通Execution is still the penalty in some states for murder.在一些州中，死刑仍被用作对谋杀案的惩罚措施。剑桥国际He was taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital. 他被用救护车送到就近的医院。译典通He was used as a guinea pig to test a new cure for AIDS.他被用作试验一种治爱滋病新方法的实验品。剑桥国际Horn (= the substance animals’horns consist of) is sometimes used to make decorative objects such as knife handles or jewellery.角(质)有时被用作诸如刀柄或饰件之类的装饰性物品。剑桥国际In some of these centres, army-style drills are still used on the young offenders to instil a sense of discipline.在一些这样的中心里，部队式的训练仍被用于培养年轻犯人的纪律性。剑桥国际It seems rough justice/luck (= unfair) on him that every penny he earns is taken in taxes.他挣的每一个便士都被用来交税，这似乎不公平。剑桥国际Lasers are also used to read information from compact discs and bar codes.激光还被用来从光盘和条形码上读取信息。剑桥国际Less than 2% of all overseas aid is going to improve communications.只有不到2%的国外援助将被用来改善通讯系统。剑桥国际Mannerism is also used to describe a style in architecture which is typified by Michaelangelo's later works.风格主义也被用来形容以米开朗琪罗晚期作品为典型的建筑风格。剑桥国际Metals are used for making machinery and tools.金属被用于制造机器和工具。剑桥国际More funds are needed to establish trade missions in eastern Europe.更多的资金需要被用于建立在东欧的贸易代表团。剑桥国际Oil is used in the manufacture of a number of fabrics.石油被用于几种纤维的生产中。剑桥国际Owing to its fire-proof characteristics, asbestos is often used to make the main curtain of a stage. 由于石棉有防火作用，它经常被用来做舞台的大幕。译典通Peer-to-peer technology is used to exchange information between companies.对等联网技术被用于公司之间交换信息。牛津商务Peppermint oil can be used to soothe rheumatic pains.薄荷油可被用来减轻风湿疼痛。剑桥国际Plastics are now often used in place of wood or metal. 现在塑胶经常被用来代替木料或金属。译典通Rubber insulation is used to deaden the vibrations of the motor.橡胶绝缘体被用来减少马达的震动。剑桥国际Silkworm culture is practised in order to get silk.蚕的养殖被用来产丝。剑桥国际Tannin is used in making leather and ink.丹宁酸被用于制造皮革和墨水。剑桥国际The cowpox virus was used in the past to vaccinate humans against smallpox.牛痘病毒过去被用来为人类接种以预防天花。剑桥国际The paper records were microfilmed to save storage space.为节省储存空间，纸卷记录被用缩微胶卷拍摄下来。剑桥国际There is a danger that weapons of mass destruction (= those which kill or hurt large numbers of people) will be used in the conflict.具备大规模杀伤力的武器有被用于冲突的危险。剑桥国际This short story was used as the starting point for a film.这个小故事被用作一部电影的开头。剑桥国际 |
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