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A: I beckoned him to come, but he refused to move. B: Perhaps you were not polite enough. beckon v. 示意,召唤 A: Watch out, there is a beetle crawling under your leg. B: Ah, I hate insects. beetle n. 甲虫 A: You should have telephoned me beforehand when you knew you were going to be late. B: I am sorry, but my mobile phone is broken. beforehand ad. 预先，事先 A: There is no need to bellow orders at me. B: Sorry, but I did not think that you would hear me unless I shouted. A: The fire is going out. What should I do? B: Use the bellows to blow air onto it. bellow vi. 1.咆哮，怒吼; 2.吼叫 vt. 大声发出,大声喝道 n. 1.喊声，咆哮; 2.风箱 A: I have a pain in my belly. B: Well, you should have bad breakfast. belly n. 肚子,腹部 A: Thank you for the beautiful present, you are far too benevolent. B: You are most welcome. Kindness is not a complaint. benevolent a. 仁慈的，善意的,慈善的 | 
