benefit n.利益促进或增强福利的东西;好处 E-books have so many benefits that they will replace traditional books. benign adj.和蔼的;温和的;慈祥的 bias n.偏见;成见 The Oxford dictionary can therefore stand more vigorous scrutiny for cultural bias than the Longman publication because the latter does not hesitate about viewing the rest of the world from the cultural perspectives of the English-speaking world. Researchers who are unfamiliar with the cultural and ethnic groups they are studying must take extra precautions to shed any biases they bring with them from their own culture. biotech n.生物工艺学 She now works in the biotech forestry division of a major paper company. blame v.谴责;归咎 The mother didn t know who to blame for the broken glass. blond adj.金发的 board n.木板 vt.供 膳食;搭乘(飞机,船等)交通工具(07-12) Susan stood motionless at the end of the diving board, hands at her side, heels slightly raised, every muscle anticipating action. When you board a plane, a machine may soon be scanning more than your bags it may be studying your face. boundary n.界线;边界 |