A: I ve jumped out of a plane twice. B: I assume that you were wearing a parachute. parachute n. 降落伞 vi. 跳伞 vt. 伞投,空投 A: I lived on a tropical island for one year. B: It must have been paradise. paradise n. 天,乐园 A: Peter is a paradox to me. B: Yes, I find his actions very confusing also. paradox n. 1.似乎矛盾而(可能)正确的说法;2.自相矛盾的人(或事物) A: Paul was paralysed form the waist down. B: Oh, how terrible! Was he in an accident? paralyse vt. 1.使瘫痪,使麻痹;2.使丧失作用;3.使惊愕,使呆若木鸡 A: I can t understand these math equations. B: OK, I will help. Firstly, what are the parameters? parameter n. 1.[常pl.]界限,范围;2.参数 A: I have to borrow more money from my parents. B: Do you feel like a parasite? parasite n. 1.寄生生物;2.寄生虫 A: We are having afternoon tea in the parlour if you would like to join us. B: Yes, that would be splendid. |