A: This time, Sir, I have a legitimate excuse for being late, I was ill. B: Do you have a doctor s note to prove it? legitimate a. 1.合情合理的;2.合法的,法律认可的 vt. 使合法 A: Would you like a glass of lemonade ? B: Oh, yes please, that sounds very refreshing. lemonade n. 1.柠檬水;2.汽水 A: Even though you have been naughty, I will be lenient just this one time. B: Thanks, Mum, and I promise not to do it again. lenient a. 宽大的,仁慈的 A: Do you need anything from the shops? B: Yes, I d need to make a salad. Could you buy some lettuce please? lettuce n. 莴苣,生菜 A: I can t open the window. B: Here is a stick, use it as a lever to force it open. lever n. 1.杠,杠杆;2.途径,工具,手段 vt. (用杠杆)撬动,撬起 A: My boss never gives much leverage , I don t think I ll be able to get the day off work. B: Oh, at least try one last time. leverage n. 1.力量,影响,手段,优势;2.杠杆作用,杠杆的力量 |