重点讲解:
1. be close to 亲近的;亲密的;
例句:She was close to both of her parents and was undeniably shaken by their divorce.
她和父母的关系都很亲近,因此毫无疑问,他们的离婚对她打击很大 。
2. in that case 那样的话;在那种情况下;
例句:In that case, a set of computations carried out in ignorance of these changes would come out with false results.
在这种情况下,无视这些变化而进行的一系列计算必然会带来不真实的结果 。
3. more than 超过;不只是;
例句:Now, if it was me, I'd want to do more than just change the locks.
不过,如果是我,我要做的就不仅仅是换锁了 。
4. gather around 聚集;集合;
例句:Female friends and relatives gather around, preparing the bride for the ceremony.
女性亲戚朋友聚在一起,给新娘作婚礼的准备 。
adj. 贵重的,有价值的
n. (pl.)贵