ape n.猿 vt.模仿 A: I was appalled by the state of the living conditions of the poorer people in the region. B: Yes, but the government is doing their best to help the situation. appall vt.使惊骇,使大吃一惊 A: Can you help me with my science experiment? B: So long as you have the necessary apparatus and it is not dangerous. apparatus n.1.器械,器具,仪器 ;2.机构,组织 A: Did you enjoy the meal? B: Yes, thanks. And it certainly appeased my hunger. appease vt.平息,抚慰姑息 A: I can t find the information that you quoted. B: Look in Appendix Four, page 231. appendix n.1.阑尾 ;2.附录 A: I think the performance was fantastic. B: The audience seemed to agreed, they applauded for five minutes. applaud vi.鼓掌,喝彩 vt.1.向...鼓掌,向...喝彩 ;2.称赞,赞许 A: A journalist for the national paper wrote a warm appraisal for the new play. B: I must book a ticket soon then, before they are all sold out. |