informed
【双语释义】having or showing knowledge
adj.有知识的; 见闻广的; 了解情况的
【典型范例】They are not fully informed about the changes.
他们不是完全掌握变化的情况。
Keep me informed of any developments.
让我掌握任何进展情况。
【联想记忆】 an informed critic 掌握情况的评论家
an informed member of the public, etc 掌握情况的公众
informed criticism 有见地的批评
an informed guess 有根据的猜测
adjustment
【双语释义】act of adjusting
vt.调节; 调整
【典型范例】I've made a few minor adjustments to the seating plan.
我对座次表作了小小的调整。
Some adjustment of the lens may be necessary.
可能有必要调节一下镜头。
prospect
【双语释义】chance of success; outlook
c.n.成功的机会; 前景; 前程
The prospects for this year's wine harvest are poor.
今年的葡萄酒产量前景不佳.
The job has no prospects.
这工作毫无前途(晋升的机会很小)。
coy
【双语释义】reluctant to give information, answer questions, etc; secretive
adj.不肯明说的; 不肯作答的; 含糊其词的
【典型例句】He was a bit coy when asked about the source of his income.
问起他收入的来源, 他就有些吞吞吐吐。
pain
【双语释义】cause pain to (sb)
vt.使(某人)痛苦
【典型范例】My foot is still paining me.
我的脚还痛。
It pains me to have to tell you that I get divorced with John.
我以沉痛的心情告诉你我和约翰离婚了。