cookery烹饪,不可数(注意cooks是厨师;cooker是灶;kitchen utensils是厨具)
He’s been interested in cookery since he was a child.
lifeguard 救生员,可数
There will be lifeguards on duty when children are swimming in the swimming pool.
Plant 作vt 除了种某物的意思,还有在…里种(某物)的意思,用 with 连接种的东西
Farmers in this region tend to plant their fields with maize(美语用corn).
This garden is planted with varieties of flowers.
draw up,vt =draft,起草
The plan for the transformation of this park was initially drawn up a decade ago and revised recently.
profile形象、姿态;keep a low profile保持低姿态
A famous artist advised people to keep a low profile in their lives, especially after 30 years old.
Publicize宣传vt
Each businessman needs to find smart ways to publicize their products.
lead-in引子,表示“是…的引子”后面用介词to
Quoting some poems written by some characters in this book would be a good lead-in to your speech on appreciation of this book.
amusement作消遣讲可数
There weren't many amusements in his time five centuries ago.
draw on利用,合起来是vt
He drew on his experience of living in America for a year in his famous novel.
heroine 女主角(和海洛因heroin 发音一样,但是要分辨清楚哦)
Jane is the heroine of the film that features heroin.
guardian (双亲去世的孩子的)监护人
He lost his parents at a young age and his guardian treated him badly.
debtor债务人(反义词是creditor债权人)
I don’t borrow money from banks because I don’t want to be a debtor worrying about my debts day and night.