| 单词 | america |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔AAUW〕American Association of University Women.美国大学妇女联合会美国传统〔AF of L.〕American Federation of Labor.美国劳工联合会美国传统〔AMOUNT〕A carload of American tourists pulled up in the street beside him and asked for directions. 街上一车的美国游客在他身边停下来向他问路。朗文写作活用〔Adderley〕American jazz saxophonist who was noted for skillful improvisation and who promoted the musical styles known as soul jazz and bop.阿德利，朱利安：美国爵士乐萨克斯管演奏家，以其技巧娴熟的即兴创作闻名，发扬人们熟知的灵魂爵士乐及波普的音乐风格美国传统〔Amazonia〕The vast basin of the Amazon River in northern South America. It remains largely unpopulated and undeveloped, especially in the interior.亚马孙河流域：南美洲北部宽广的亚马孙河盆地，大部分地区仍无人居住且尚未被开发，特别是其内陆地区美国传统〔Americanist〕One who studies a facet of America, such as its history or geology.美洲史地学家，美国史地学家：研究美国（美洲）某一方面的人，如历史或地质学美国传统〔BRAVE/NOT BRAVE〕The movie is a true account of the only American soldier to be shot for cowardice since the Civil War. 这部影片讲的是美国内战开始后唯一一名因胆怯而被枪毙的士兵的真实故事。朗文写作活用〔BSA〕Boy Scouts of America.美国男童子军美国传统〔Biloxi〕A Native American people formerly inhabiting territory around Biloxi Bay in southeast Mississippi on the Gulf of Mexico.比洛克西族：原居住在比洛克西湾地区的美国印第安人，位于墨西哥湾的密西西比州东南部美国传统〔CHEAP〕Unless they can reduce their prices, they will soon be unable to compete on the American market. 除非他们能降价，否则在美国市场很快就会没有竞争力。朗文写作活用〔CHOOSE〕Lee was the first Chinese American nominated to head the Civil Rights Division. 李是第一位被提名领导人权事务部的美国华裔。朗文写作活用〔COMMON〕Personal computers are nearly as common in American homes as televisions. 在美国人家里，个人电脑几乎同电视机一样普及。朗文写作活用〔CONTINUE〕American students of Spanish often persist in pronouncing words such as ‘presidente’ in the same way as similar English words. 学西班牙语的美国学生常把“presidente”等单词像英语单词那样发音。朗文写作活用〔Christian〕American jazz guitarist and blues singer. One of the first to amplify the guitar, he influenced its emergence as a solo instrument in jazz.克利斯汀，夏利埃：美国爵士乐吉他手与蓝调歌手。是率先增强吉他音量的人之一，并曾对吉他作为爵士乐独奏乐器产生影响美国传统〔Conestoga wagon〕A heavy covered wagon with broad wheels, used by American pioneers for westward travel.大蓬车：宽轮密封的大篷马车，为美国西部拓荒者所用的马车美国传统〔DESCRIBE〕Many have criticized Hollywood for its unrealistic portrayal of life in America. 许多人批评好莱坞对美国生活不切实际的描述。朗文写作活用〔EQUAL/NOT EQUAL〕In 1974 IBM became the first American company to bar discrimination against gay workers. 1974年，国际商业机器公司成了第一家禁止歧视同性恋工人的美国公司。朗文写作活用〔FAMOUS〕Eric Hawkins, one of the big names of modern American dance 埃里克·霍金斯，知名的现代美国舞蹈演员之一朗文写作活用〔FHA〕Future Homemakers of America.美国未来家庭主妇协会美国传统〔FIRST〕The Spanish were the first to keep cattle in the American deserts. 西班牙人是首先在美洲的沙漠上养牛的人。朗文写作活用〔FUNNY〕The book is a humorous account of a young man's travels in South America. 这本书幽默地讲述了一位年轻人在南美洲旅行的故事。朗文写作活用〔HOLIDAY/VACATION〕More than 3 million American tourists visit Britain every year. 每年有超过300万的美国游客到英国旅游。朗文写作活用〔Hispanic〕Of or relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking Latin America.西班牙的，西班牙语的：属于或关于西班牙的或拉丁美洲讲的西班牙语的美国传统〔Howlin' Wolf〕American singer and muscian who earned his nickname for the baying cries that characterized his style of blues singing.霍林狼：美国歌手及音乐家，其类似低沉犬吠声的蓝调唱腔风格特征为他赢得这个别名美国传统〔LAW〕Thomas Jefferson said that Britain had no right to legislate for its American colonies. 托马斯·杰斐逊说，英国无权为它在美国的殖民地立法。朗文写作活用〔LIFE〕Shopping is an important part of the American way of life. 购物是美国人生活方式的一个重要部分。朗文写作活用〔LINE〕The American flag has red and white stripes. 美国国旗上有红色和白色的条纹。朗文写作活用〔Latin American〕A native or inhabitant of Latin America.拉丁美洲人：拉丁美洲的土著人或居住者美国传统〔Latin American〕Leaders of eight Latin American countries are meeting in Caracas, Venezuela, today.来自八个拉丁美洲国家的领导人今天在委内瑞拉首都加拉加斯进行会晤。外研社新世纪〔Latino〕A Latin American.拉丁美洲人美国传统〔MONEY〕Your savings are safe with the Bank of America. 你的钱存在美国银行里很安全。朗文写作活用〔Madison Avenue〕Of, relating to, or working in the American advertising industry.美国广告业的，从事美国广告业的或与美国广告业有关的美国传统〔Michaelmas daisy〕Any of several North American species of asters that have leafy stems and flower in the fall.米迦勒节紫菀：紫菀属植物北美种的几种植物，茎上有叶，秋季开花美国传统〔OCAS〕Organization of Central American States.中美洲国家组织美国传统〔PERSUADE〕If the US wants to get South American governments to lean on drug growers, it'll have to be prepared to offer something in return. 要是美国想让南美洲各国政府对毒品种植者施加压力，它必须愿意提供回报。朗文写作活用〔PRISON〕An attempt to rescue the American hostages ended in disaster when a helicopter crashed. 一架直升机坠毁，营救美国人质的行动以灾难告终。朗文写作活用〔REGULAR/REGULARLY〕American military technology has advanced by fits and starts. 美国的军事技术在断断续续地取得进展。朗文写作活用〔RETURN〕I've enjoyed my time in Europe, but I'm really looking forward to going home to America. 我在欧洲过得很开心，但我很渴望回到美国的家里去。朗文写作活用〔Rhode Island Red〕Any of an American breed of domestic fowls having dark reddish-brown feathers.红毛罗得鸡：具有暗红棕色羽毛的任一美国家禽种美国传统〔Scotch-Irish〕The people of Scotland who settled in northern Ireland or their descendants, especially those who emigrated to America.苏格兰人-爱尔兰人的：居住在北爱尔兰的苏格兰人或他们的后裔，尤指那些移居到美洲的人美国传统〔action〕Leaders in America have generally supported military action.美国领导人普遍支持采取军事行动。柯林斯高阶〔actually〕We're not American, actually. We're Canadian.实际上我们不是美国人。我们是加拿大人。牛津高阶〔adaptable〕The American Constitution has proved adaptable in changing political conditions.事实证明美国宪法能适应政治形势的变化。朗文当代〔allegiance〕I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.我向美国国旗宣誓效忠。朗文当代〔allegory〕The book is a kind of allegory of Latin American history.这本书是对拉丁美洲历史的一种讽喻。柯林斯高阶〔ancestor〕My ancestors came to America during the 1800s.我的祖先19世纪初来到美国。韦氏高阶〔apocryphal〕There is a story, probably apocryphal, about a British motorcyclist on holiday in America.故事讲述一位英国摩托车手在美国度假，但未必真实。柯林斯高阶〔assimilate〕They found it hard to assimilate to/into American society.他们发现很难融入美国社会。韦氏高阶〔bad boy〕He has become known as the bad boy of the American television industry.他成为美国电视业著名的成功青年。韦氏高阶〔battler〕This March, a British and an American company will do battle in the High Court over the right to press compact discs.今年3月，一家英国公司和一家美国公司将会在最高法院就光盘压制权展开争夺。柯林斯高阶〔big time〕America lost big-time.美国损失惨重。柯林斯高阶〔bioterrorist〕The outbreak has spread fear of bioterrorist attacks across America.该突发事件在美国各地引起了对生物恐怖分子袭击的担忧。外研社新世纪〔boat〕If they have to travel to America for work, they must go by boat.要是他们一定要远走美国工作, 就必须乘船去。外研社新世纪〔both〕Any such action would have to be approved by both American and Saudi leaders.任何这样的行动都必须获得美国和沙特领导人双方的批准。柯林斯高阶〔bracing〕The play is a bracing but utterly faithful interpretation of an American classic.这出戏令人耳目一新, 但完全忠实地演绎了一部美国经典作品。外研社新世纪〔branch〕The local branch of Bank of America is handling the accounts.美国银行在当地的分行正在处理这些账目。外研社新世纪〔charter〕They were granted a charter by the American headquarters.他们得到美国总部发给的许可证。外研社新世纪〔chime〕The president's remarks do not entirely chime with those coming from American and British politicians.总统的言论与美国、英国政客们所持的观点并不完全一致。外研社新世纪〔climb〕He's planning to attempt one of the most difficult climbs in South America this summer.他正计划今年夏天去征服南美最难爬的高山中的一座。韦氏高阶〔commentary〕Mr Rich will be writing a twice-weekly commentary on American society and culture.里奇先生每周将就美国社会与文化发表两篇评论文章。柯林斯高阶〔competitively〕Only by keeping down costs will America maintain its competitive advantage over other countries.只有通过控制成本，美国才能保持对其他国家的竞争优势。柯林斯高阶〔congregate〕Youngsters love to congregate here in the evenings outside cinemas showing American films.晚上，年轻人喜欢聚集在放映美国电影的电影院外面。柯林斯高阶〔continental〕Continental Of or relating to the American colonies during and immediately after the Revolutionary War. Continental 美洲殖民地的：独立战争期间以及之后短时期内的北美洲殖民地的，或与之有关的美国传统〔continuously〕It is the oldest continuously inhabited city in America.这是美国最古老的一直有人居住的城市。柯林斯高阶〔contract〕She is under contract to(= has a contract to work for)a major American computer firm.她已签约为一家大型美国计算机公司工作。牛津高阶〔coup〕Among certain Native American peoples, to ceremoniously recount one's exploits in battle.重计战利品：在印第安人中隆重地重新计数战利品美国传统〔course〕The American economy is on course for higher inflation than Britain by the end of the year.美国经济很可能在今年年底前出现比英国高的通货膨胀。牛津高阶〔cousin〕The average European kitchen is smaller than its American cousin.欧式的厨房一般比美式厨房小。外研社新世纪〔crippling〕The American military presence on the islands had suffered a crippling blow.该群岛上的美国部队受到了严重打击。柯林斯高阶〔crisscross〕Ships crisscrossed the sea between England and America.船只在海上交叉往返于英、美两国之间。英汉大词典〔deaf〕Deaf The community of deaf people who use American Sign Language as a primary means of communication. Deaf 聋人团体：指聋人的团体，他们的主要的交流方式之一就是使用美国手势语言美国传统〔deploy〕They plan to deploy more American soldiers over the next six months.他们计划在下半年部署更多的美军士兵。韦氏高阶〔disparity〕America should address the racial disparities in its criminal justice system.美国应该在其刑事司法体系中设法解决种族差异问题。牛津搭配〔distinction〕I did an M.A. at Liverpool University in Latin American Studies and got a distinction.我在利物浦大学以优异成绩获得了拉丁美洲研究方向的硕士学位。柯林斯高阶〔distribution〕He studies the distributions of wildcats in North America.他在研究北美野猫的分布情况。韦氏高阶〔dominance〕American air dominance 美国的空中优势文馨英汉〔dominance〕American dominance in heavyweight boxing 美国人在重量级拳击中的优势牛津搭配〔downtown〕By day he worked downtown for American Standard.白天他在市中心为美标公司工作。柯林斯高阶〔embassy〕The American Embassy has already complained.美国大使馆已经提出了抗议。柯林斯高阶〔emigrate〕Millions of Germans emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.在19世纪，数百万的德国人从欧洲移民到了美国。剑桥高阶〔endear〕He has endeared himself to the American public.他已经赢得了美国民众的尊敬。外研社新世纪〔eventful〕It was an extremely eventful period in American history.这是美国历史上一段极其动荡的时期。韦氏高阶〔everyman〕Douglas plays a frustrated American everyman who suddenly loses control under the pressure of daily life.道格拉斯扮演一个失意的普通美国人，他在日常生活压力下突然失控。柯林斯高阶〔export〕American culture has been exported all over the world.美国文化已经传播到了世界各地。剑桥高阶〔eye〕The practice of religion in America sometimes seems strange to European eyes.在欧洲人看来，美国人的宗教习俗有时很奇怪。柯林斯高阶〔generation〕David Mamet has long been considered the leading American playwright of his generation.长期以来，戴维·马梅特一直被视为同代人中最杰出的美国剧作家。柯林斯高阶〔generation〕She is a first-generation American.她是第一代美国人。外研社新世纪〔go off〕America went off the gold standard after the Great Depression.大萧条后，美国停止使用金本位制。21世纪英汉〔grammar〕The grammar of politics in Latin America is unfamiliar to the Anglo-Saxon mind.拉丁美洲的一套政治原则是盎格鲁-撒克逊人所不熟悉的。英汉大词典〔hierarchy〕Like most other American companies with a rigid hierarchy, workers and managers had strictly defined duties.和其他多数拥有严格等级制度的美国公司一样，这里的工人和管理人员都有界定严格的职责。柯林斯高阶〔high-level〕He is the first high-level American to visit China.他是访华的第一位美国高官。英汉大词典〔house〕The challenge for American leadership is this: can we put our economic house in order?美国领导人面临的挑战是：我们能否解决好本国的经济问题？外研社新世纪〔immigrate〕My grandparents immigrated to America.我的祖父母移居到了美国。韦氏高阶〔import〕American demand for Japanese imports (=goods from Japan) 美国人对日本进口产品的需求朗文当代〔inform〕Thousands of American citizens have informed on these organized crime syndicates.数以千计的美国公民检举过这些有组织的犯罪团伙。柯林斯高阶〔institution〕American laws once protected the institution of slavery.美国的法律曾经保护过奴隶制。牛津搭配〔intendant〕A district administrator in some countries of Latin America.拉美一些国家的地方行政长官美国传统〔intolerance〕The Pilgrims came to America because of intolerance and persecution.英国清教徒由于不满宗教的不容异说和迫害而来到美洲。英汉大词典〔isthmus〕The Isthmus of Panama connects North America and South America.巴拿马地峡连接南北美洲。英汉大词典〔junta〕A council or small legislative body in a government, especially in Central or South America.政务审议会：尤指中南美洲国家的政府议会或小型立法机关美国传统〔knowledge〕The year studying in the US gives students personal knowledge of American culture.在美国学习的这一年让学生亲身体验了美国文化。朗文当代〔lag behind〕Britain can no longer afford to lag behind America.英国不能再落在美国之后了。外研社新世纪〔landfall〕Shannon Airport in Ireland was the first European landfall for planes flying from North America.爱尔兰的香农机场是北美飞来的飞机进入欧洲的第一站。剑桥高阶〔light on〕I think it was some American journalist who first lit on the idea.我想是某位美国记者第一个想出这个主意的。外研社新世纪〔likely〕Very likely he'd told them he had American business interests.很可能他已经告诉他们自己拥有美国商业利益。柯林斯高阶〔look〕An American inspection team had looked over sites in January.一个美国检查小组在一月份察看了几处地方。麦克米伦高阶〔loss〕Soon after her loss, Marie spent several weeks in America with her sister.亲人亡故后, 玛丽同她妹妹在美国度过了几星期。外研社新世纪〔market〕Touch-tone telephones have been marketed in America since 1963.按键式电话从1963年起就开始在美国销售。柯林斯高阶〔medicine lodge〕A building or structure used by some Native American peoples for ceremonies.（印第安人的）巫术会所：一些美洲印第安人奉行宗教仪式的建筑物或地方美国传统〔microcosm〕Kitchell says the city was a microcosm of all American culture during the '60s.基切尔说这个城市曾经是20世纪60年代整个美国文化的缩影。柯林斯高阶〔mission〕Salisbury sent him on a diplomatic mission to North America.索尔兹伯里派他随团出使北美。外研社新世纪〔miss〕Miss America 美国小姐麦克米伦高阶〔modified American plan〕A system of hotel management in which guests pay a fixed daily or weekly rate for room, breakfast, and lunch or dinner.MAP系统：一种旅店管理系统，其间顾客须按日或按周交纳房间、早餐、午餐和晚餐的膳宿费用美国传统〔negotiator〕The two American negotiators are calling for substantial cuts in external subsidies.两名美国谈判代表正在呼吁大量削减外部援助。柯林斯高阶〔nonpareil〕Elvis was the nonpareil of early American rock and roll.埃尔维斯是早期美国摇滚乐的顶级歌手。韦氏高阶〔novel〕One day I'm going to write the great American novel.有一天我会写出美国最优秀的小说。牛津搭配〔occupy〕She occupies a unique place in American literature.她在美国文学中占有独特的地位。英汉大词典〔offer〕The friendly staff offer up a real taste of Southwest America.友善的员工献上了一道具有真正美国西南部风味的菜肴。麦克米伦高阶〔out〕The New York gay action group 'Queer Nation' recently outed an American Congressman.纽约的争取同性恋者权益组织 “酷儿国度”最近披露了一位美国国会议员的同性恋身份。外研社新世纪〔overview〕This book provides a broad/general overview of American history.这本书对美国历史做了一个总体概述。韦氏高阶〔parallel〕The move west suggests a parallel with the earlier American pioneer experience.向西部迁移令人想起美国早期开拓者的相似经历。牛津搭配〔peculiarly〕The problem is by no means peculiar to America.这个问题绝对不只限于美国。柯林斯高阶〔pick〕I picked up a virus while I was in America.我在美国的时候染上了病毒。朗文当代〔pirated〕American manufacturers who've seen their designs pirated in other countries.见过自己的设计在其他国家遭到盗版的美国制造商柯林斯高阶〔plunge〕The American dollar seems certain to continue its downward plunge.看来,美元肯定会继续贬值。英汉大词典〔politics〕He is an important figure in American politics.他是美国政坛的重要人物。韦氏高阶〔popular〕Guerrero's music is hugely popular in Latin America.格雷罗的音乐在拉丁美洲极受欢迎。朗文当代〔popular〕Wintour's writing is full of references to American popular culture .温特的作品多次提及美国通俗文化。朗文当代〔pottery〕Native American pottery 美洲印第安人的陶器朗文当代〔prizefighting〕He wrote a history of American prizefighting.他写了一本书介绍美国职业拳击赛的历史。韦氏高阶〔proceed〕The proceeds of the arms sales were then funneled to Contra fighters in Central America.出售武器所得的收入随后用来支持了中美洲的反政府武装组织。柯林斯高阶〔proscribe〕Although counselling moderation, he was proscribed in America.尽管酌情轻判, 他仍被流放到美国。外研社新世纪〔pro〕I have enjoyed playing with some of the top pros from Europe and America.我很高兴能和来自欧美的一些顶级职业运动员打比赛。柯林斯高阶〔pull together〕The chef pulled together a menu of American and Italian cuisine.这位厨师总结出一份包括美国菜和意大利菜的菜单。韦氏高阶〔refinement〕This novel is a welcome refinement on the American genre of the thriller.这部小说是对美国惊险文学样式一种受人欢迎的改进型作品。英汉大词典〔repatriation〕Mexican American workers faced forced repatriation.墨西哥裔美国工人面临强制遣返。牛津搭配〔right-hand〕In North America, vehicles drive on the right-hand side of the road.在北美洲，车辆靠右侧行驶。剑桥高阶〔road map〕He also raised doubts about the American road map to a peace settlement.他对美国达成和平协议的路线图也提出了质疑。柯林斯高阶〔round〕Russia and America will hold another round of talks next month.俄罗斯和美国将在下个月举行又一轮会谈。剑桥高阶〔rule〕The president has ruled out the use of American troops.总统排除了动用美国军队的可能性。麦克米伦高阶〔sagely〕The family sagely married into American money many years ago.该家族在很多年前就作出了与美国财团联姻的明智之举。柯林斯高阶〔scenic〕This is an extremely scenic part of America.这是美国风景非常秀丽的一个地区。柯林斯高阶〔side〕There has been much speculation that America might be siding with the rebels.有很多猜测认为美国会支持叛乱者。柯林斯高阶〔siege〕Hundreds of students laid siege to the American embassy.围攻（某地）麦克米伦高阶〔similar〕The speech was strikingly similar to one given by the American President earlier this year.这个演讲和美国总统在今年早些时候发表的演讲异常相似。朗文当代〔spearhead〕American troops formed the spearhead of the attack.美军是进攻的先头部队。剑桥高阶〔spotlight〕The budget crisis also spotlighted a weakening American economy.预算危机还凸显了正在衰退的美国经济。外研社新世纪〔stretching〕The drought there is stretching American resources.那里的旱灾正在耗尽美国的财力物力。柯林斯高阶〔strongly〕We are strongly opposed to the presence of America in this region.我们强烈反对美国势力介入这一区域。柯林斯高阶〔suck〕Would America be sucked into an unwanted war? 美国会卷入一场无谓的战争吗？麦克米伦高阶〔sum (sth/sb) up〕For me, her paintings sum up the restless spirit of America.在我看来，她的画作集中表现了自强不息的美国精神。剑桥高阶〔survey〕He surveys American politics with a conservative world view.他用一种保守的世界观审视美国政治。柯林斯高阶〔survey〕He surveys American politics with a conservative world view.他运用保守的世界观分析美国政治。外研社新世纪〔suspiciously〕The tan-coloured dog looks suspiciously like an American pit bull terrier.这只棕黄色的狗看上去非常像美国比特犬。柯林斯高阶〔sweep〕The book attempts to cover the whole sweep of American history.这本书想要涵盖美国全部历史。韦氏高阶〔than〕Indian skins age far more slowly than American or Italian ones.印度人的皮肤比美国人或意大利人的皮肤衰老得慢得多。柯林斯高阶〔toucan〕Any of various tropical American birds of the family Ramphastidae, having brightly colored plumage and a very large bill and feeding mainly on small fruits.巨嘴鸟：一种产于热带美洲的鵎鵼鸟，具有鲜艳多彩的羽毛，喙非常巨大，主要以食用小型果类为生美国传统〔tour〕The band toured Asia, Europe and America.这支乐队在亚洲、欧洲和美洲举行了巡回演出。外研社新世纪〔troop〕Johnson took the popular step of sending in American troops .约翰逊采取了广为民众接受的措施，派遣了美国军队。朗文当代〔trough〕American bank shares have risen by 60% since their trough last October.美国的银行股自去年10月跌至低谷后股价回升, 目前已经上涨了60%。外研社新世纪〔unannounced〕He had just arrived unannounced from South America.他刚刚从南美来到这里，事先没有打招呼。柯林斯高阶〔venture〕There are many joint ventures between American and Japanese companies.有许多美日合资企业。剑桥高阶〔vote〕The Parliament voted more funds to help maintain American forces.国会投票同意拨出更多资金来维持美国军队的开支。柯林斯高阶〔vote〕The Parliament voted more funds to help maintain American forces.议会投票同意拨出更多资金来帮助维持美国军队的开支。外研社新世纪〔watershed〕The 1932 election represented a watershed in American politics.1932 年的选举是美国政治的分水岭。朗文当代〔yield〕Boston's traditional drab brick was slow to yield to the modern glass palaces of so many American urban areas.波士顿传统而单调的砖石建筑并没有迅速被许多美国城市地区流行的现代玻璃大厦所取代。柯林斯高阶America is perceived of as being less class-conscious than Britain.人们认为美国人社会等级意识没有英国人强烈。剑桥国际America was once the home of many Indian tribes. 美洲曾是许多印第安部落的家园。译典通American TV audiences love his smoothie charm and witty one-liners.美国电视观众喜爱他能说会道的迷人风度和诙谐的俏皮话。剑桥国际American apple pie 美国式苹果馅饼剑桥国际American interests in Europe (= money invested in European countries) 在欧洲的美国权益牛津商务American minesweepers are sweeping the Arabian sea.美国的扫雷舰正在整个阿拉伯海扫雷。剑桥国际After only two years in the American market, our US sales have now overtaken our sales in Europe.在美国市场上只花了两年时间，我们在美国的销售量现已赶上了我们在欧洲的销售量。剑桥国际An American athlete has been disqualified from the championship for the use of a banned stimulant.一个美国运动员因服用禁药而被剥夺了参加冠军赛的资格。剑桥国际An American presidential campaign lasts for eighteen months. 美国总统竞选历时十八个月。译典通As early as the 1600s, the American colonies passed laws banning the sale of alcohol to Native Americans.早在17世纪，美国的各个殖民地就通过了法律，禁止向美国土著（印第安人）出售酒精。剑桥国际Confidence among American consumers has risen this month.美国消费者的信心本月已上升了。牛津商务Every year, 50 000 books are published in Britain and roughly the same number in America.每年英国有5万种书籍出版，美国也有差不多同样的数目。剑桥国际He estimated that the average American consumes about 45 micrograms of possibly carcinogenic man-made pesticide residues in a day.他估计普通美国人每天摄入约45微克有可能致癌的人造杀虫剂残留物。剑桥国际He said that American military power should never again be vitiated by political concerns.他说美国的军事力量绝不能再一次出于政治上的考虑而减弱。剑桥国际He was proud of his Native American ancestry.他为自己美洲土著的血统而自豪。剑桥国际I have no likings for American Jazz, but I am very much taken to the Mexican ranchera. 我不喜欢美国的爵士乐，但我很喜欢墨西哥的兰伽拉。译典通In America, one child in five lives with a stepparent.在美国，有五分之一的孩子和继父母生活在一起。剑桥国际In the financial markets today, the dollar (= the value of American money) rose as the pound fell.在今天的金融市场上美元上升英镑下跌。剑桥国际Many American universities have their commencements in May or June. 美国很多大学的毕业典礼都在五月或六月。译典通My uncle is travelling in South America. 我叔父在南美洲旅行。译典通Ninety per cent of American rubbish is dumped in landfill sites.美国90%的垃圾卸在垃圾填埋场。剑桥国际North America 北美洲剑桥国际President Truman desegregated the American armed forces in 1948.杜鲁门总统于1948年废除美武装部队中的种族隔离。剑桥国际She held the fork in her right hand, American fashion (= as Americans do).她右手持叉，这是美国方式。剑桥国际The American Stock Exchange developed from an informal kerb market.美国股票交易所是从非正式的场外证券市场发展起来的。牛津商务The American swimmer came second. 美国游泳选手得第二。译典通The American won the 400 metres hurdles (= the 400 metres race over hurdles).美国队赢了400米栏。剑桥国际The film ‘Gone with the Wind’ is set against the background of (= during the events of) the American Civil War.电影《乱世佳人》以美国内战为背景。剑桥国际The names of the 58 000 American military personnel who died in Vietnam are engraved on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington.在越南战死的58 000 美国军人的名字被刻在华盛顿的越南退伍军人纪念碑上。剑桥国际The new law should allow more disabled people to enter the mainstream of American life.新法规将会使更多的残疾人融入美国的主流社会。剑桥国际The skyscraper is an American icon.摩天大楼是美国的象征。剑桥国际This dictionary includes both British and American spellings of (= correct ordering of letters in) words.这本字典包括英式和美式两种拼法。剑桥国际Two American carriers were anchored offshore.两艘美国航空母舰在近海停泊。剑桥国际We coasted South America on our trip last year. 去年旅行我们是沿著南美洲航行的。译典通 |
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