abandon
动词/名词
发音: 英[əˈbændən],美[əˈbændən]
词义: v. 放弃;遗弃;n. 放任
记忆技巧: 联想"a+band+on",一个乐队在舞台上突然放弃表演
例句: She had to abandon her hope of becoming a singer.
beneficial
形容词
发音: 英[ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl],美[ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl]
词义: adj. 有益的;有利的
记忆技巧: 词根"bene-"(好)+"fic"(做)+"-ial"(形容词后缀),"做好事的"即"有益的"
例句: Regular exercise is beneficial to both physical and mental health.
collaborate
动词
发音: 英[kəˈlæbəreɪt],美[kəˈlæbəreɪt]
词义: v. 合作;协作
记忆技巧: 前缀"col-"(共同)+"labor"(劳动)+"-ate"(动词后缀),"共同劳动"即"合作"
例句: The two companies collaborated to develop a new energy-saving product.
dilemma
名词
发音: 英[dɪˈlemə],美[daɪˈlemə]
词义: n. 困境;进退两难
记忆技巧: 联想"di-"(二)+"lemma"(论点),"两个论点难抉择"即"困境"
例句: He was caught in a dilemma between telling the truth and protecting his friend.
eco-friendly
形容词
发音: 英[ˌiːkəʊ ˈfrendli],美[ˌiːkoʊ ˈfrendli]
词义: adj. 环保的;对生态友好的
记忆技巧: "eco-"(生态)+"friendly"(友好的),"对生态友好"即"环保的"
例句: Using reusable water bottles is an eco-friendly choice.
fragile
形容词
发音: 英[ˈfrædʒaɪl],美[ˈfrædʒl]
词义: adj. 易碎的;脆弱的
记忆技巧: 词根"frag"(打破)+"-ile"(易…的),"易打破的"即"易碎的"
例句: This antique teacup is very fragile, so handle it with care.