fluctuation n. 波动的,起伏
focus n. 焦点,焦距,(兴趣活动等的)中心,
folk n.人们
foster vt.养育,抚育,培养,鼓励
The Japanese scientists have found that scents foster efficiency and reduce stress among office workers. (2001.1)
日本科学家发现香气能够提高办公室工作人员的效率并缓解他们的压力。
fragile adj. 易碎的,脆的
fruitful adj. 多产的,富有成效的
fulfill vt. 履行,实现,完成(计划等)
fundamental adj.基本的,基础的
funding 1.用发行长期债券的方法来收回短期债券
gather n.集合,聚集
gaze v.盯,凝视
generate vt. 产生,发生
gloomy adj. 黑暗的,阴沉的,令人沮丧的,阴郁的
In spite of the gloomy economic forecasts, manufacturing output has risen slightly. (2001.1)
尽管经济前景黯淡,但制造业的产量仍有少量的增长。
gossip n.闲话,闲谈
George enjoys talking about people’s private affairs. He is a gossip. (2003.9)
乔治喜欢谈论别人的私事,他是个爱说长道短的人。
grab v.抢夺,夺取,
gradually 1.adv.逐渐地
grant vt.同意,准予,承认(某事)~
grave n. 墓穴,坟墓
guidance n.指导,领导
halt n. 停止,暂停,中断
hamper v.妨碍,牵制
The work in the office was hampered by a constant stream of visitors. (1997.6)
络绎不绝的参观者妨碍了办公室的工作。