BEC中级阅读疑难词汇4

(1)propel vt.推进，推动;激励，驱使

We are propelled to go forward.

我们被推着向前走。

(2)devise vt.发明，策划，想出

He devises a new type of transistor.

他发明了一种新的晶体管。

(3)disruptive a.破坏性的;制造混乱的;捣乱的

He has a disruptive influence on the other children.

他能影响别的孩子使他们失控。

(4)distinction n.差别;区分;优秀;荣誉，优待

We should make a distinction between right and wrong.

我们应该分清是非。

(5)vain a.徒劳的，无效的;自负的，爱虚荣的

They endeavoured to make her happy but in vain.

他们尽量使她快乐，却徒劳无功。

(6)integrated a.整合的，完整的

I integrated your suggestion with my plan.

你的建议使我的计划完整了。

(7)reverse v.推翻;颠倒;反向 n.反面;逆境 a.反向的

The 50p coin has a crowned lion on its reverse.

50便士硬币反面的图案是个戴皇冠的狮子。

(8)incorporate vt.包含，加上，吸收;把…合并，使并入

Many of your suggestions have been incorporated in the new plan.

你的很多建议已经被纳入新计划中。

(9)lay off (暂时)解雇;停止做

Why don't you lay off smoking for a while until your cough gets better?

你为什么不先戒烟等你的咳嗽好了一些后再说?

(10)overdraft n.透支，透支额

I took out an overdraft to pay for my new car.

我用透支来付新汽车的钱。

(11)transpire 不及物动词 vi.1.被人知道,透露 2.【口】发生

Let's wait and see what transpires.

让我们等着瞧,看会发生什么事。