1.assign vt.分派,选派,分配
It is possible to assign an exact date to this building.
这座建筑物的确切年代是可以确定的
。2.outline vt.概述
Here we outline some of the some-times conflicting forces moulding the debate.
在此我们概述一些有时影响争论的相互对立的力量
。3.recreation n.消遣(方式); 娱乐(方式)
There are plans to enlarge the recreation area.
已经有了扩大娱乐场地的计划
。4.livelihood n.生活,生计
Communities on the island depended on whaling for their livelihood.
岛上的居民靠捕鲸为生
。5.exceed vt.超过;超越
Where payments exceed these limits they become fully taxable.
付款额超过这些限度就得全部纳税
。6.quantify vt.确定…的数量
The cost of the fire damage is impossible to quantify.
这次火灾的损失是无法计算的
。7.astounding adj.使人震惊的
The Chairman's remarks were so astounding that the audience listened to him with bated breath.
主席说的话令人吃惊,所以听众都屏息听他说
。8.motivate vt.使有动机,激发,刺激
Our challenge is to motivate those voters and inspire them to join our cause.
我们面临的挑战是如何调动那些选民的积极性并鼓励他们加入我们的事业
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