A: Did you notice the beautiful sunset last night? B: No, I was preoccupied with other matters. preoccupy vt.使全神贯注,使入神 A: I can get the medicines I need over the counter? B: No, you will have to go to a doctor for a prescription . prescription n.1.规定,规定性的东西(如条例、指示、命令等) 2.处方,药方,(医生开的)药 3.解救方法,诀窍 A: Who will preside over the meeting? B: Probably the president of the organization. preside vi.主持,主管 A: I studied at the top university in my country. B: That must bring a lot of prestige . prestige n.威信,威望 A: You can presume I will be late for the meeting. B: I will, you are always late presume vt.1.推测,假定,(没有证据地)相信 2.冒昧(做),擅(做) 3.认定,推定 vi.擅自行事 presume on (不正当地)利用 A: Do you get along well with David? |