讲解:
be descended from sb
是某人的后裔:
He claims to be descended from a Spanish prince.
他声称是一位西班牙王子的后裔。
replace sb / sth (with / by sb / sth)
(用…)替换;(以…)接替:
He will be difficult to replace when he leaves.
他离去时,他的位置很难有人接替。
staple (of sth)
主要部份;重要内容:
Royal gossip is a staple of the tabloid press.
围绕王室成员的蜚短流长是小报的主要内容。
cheapen sth
使贬值;贬低:
The movie was accused of cheapening human life.
有人指责这部电影贬低了人的生命价值。
brush A with B | ~ B over A
(用刷子)抹,涂:
Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
用刷子把打匀的鸡蛋抹在油酥面团上。
beat sb (at sth)
(在比赛或竞争中)赢,打败(某人):
He beat me.
他下棋赢了我。