A: Stop! You are not authorized to enter this section of the building. B: Oh, Im sorry, I didnt realize that I needed special permission. authorize vt. 授权,批准 A: What are you reading? B: Nelson Mandelas autobiography, I highly recommend it. autobiography n. 自传 A: Is that dog over there real? B: No, I think that it is just an automation. automation n. 自动化,自动操作 A: I am moving to an autonomous region of the country. B: Gosh, that will be an interesting experience. autonomous a. 1. 自治的;2. 独立自主的 A: You are very independent. B: My autonomy is protected by the law. autonomy n. 1. 自治,自治权;2. 人身自由,自主权 A: Where you able to get through to the ticket office when you telephoned? B: I tried several times, but to no avail. avail n. 效用,利益,帮助 A: What was the film about? B: A guy trying to avenge the killing of his brother. It was quite violent. avenge vt. 1. 为复仇,报之仇;2. 向报仇 A: Lets turn left down the next road. |