MBA英语晨读2016-05-23
1. durable [djʊərəb(ə)l]
adj. 耐用的,持久的n. 耐用品
Fine bone china is eminently practical, since it is strong and durable. 精细骨瓷是非同一般地实用,因为它坚固耐用。
2. dwell [dwel]
vi. 居住;存在于;细想某事
We dwell in the country but work in the city. 我们住在乡下,但在城里工作。
3. earnest [ɜːnɪst]
adj. 认真的,热心的;重要的 n. 认真;定金;诚挚
While you work, you should work in earnest. 当你工作时,你应认真工作。
4. ease [iːz]
v. 减轻,缓和;使安心n. 轻松,舒适;安逸,悠闲
He is at ease about the matter. 他对这事很放心。
5. eccentric [ɪksentrɪk]
adj. 古怪的,反常的n. 古怪的人
He is an eccentric character who likes wearing a beret and dark glasses. 他是个怪人,喜欢戴贝雷帽和墨镜。
6. echo [ekəʊ]
vt. 反射;重复, vi. 随声附和n. 回音;效仿
They echoed every word of their leader. 他们随声附和他们领导人的每句话。
7. eclipse [ɪklɪps]
vt. 使黯然失色;形成蚀n. 日蚀,月蚀;黯然失色
An eclipse is an interesting phenomenon. 日[月]蚀是一个有趣的现象。
8. economic [,iːkənɒmɪk]
adj. 经济的,经济上的;经济学的
His theory is linked closely with the success of our economic reform. 他的理论与我们的经济改革的成功紧密联系在一起。
9. economical [iːkənɒmɪk(ə)l]
adj. 经济的;节约的;合算的
Services could be operated more efficiently and economically. 可以更有效、更经济地提供服务。
10. edit [edɪt]
vt. 编辑;校订n. 编辑工作
The majority of contracts give the publisher the right to edit a book after its done. 大多数合同都会赋予出版商在书稿完成后进行编辑的权利。