He's not an officer, but a common soldier. 他不是军官而是普通士兵。 Every Saturday Jean went riding on the village common. 每周六琴在村里的公用草地上骑马。 Does the common man oppose the ideas of political union between European countries? 一般人是不是反对欧洲国家政治联合的构想呢?
fact
n. 实际, 事实
For eight years she was in fact spying for the enemy. 八年来她实际上一直为敌人做间谍工作。 Before we make detailed plans, we need some more facts and figures. 我们还需要更多的精确资料才能制定出详细计画。 He doesn't mind. In fact, he is even pleased. 他不介意, 事实上, 他甚至很高兴。
changed
adj. 改变的 动词change的过去式和过去分词
Water can be changed into vapor when heated. 水被加热时, 可以变成水蒸汽。 Many people say that the electoral system in this country should be changed. 许多人都说这个国家的选举制度应该有所改变。 The sky slowly changed from blue to red. 天空慢慢由蓝色变为红色。
control
n. 克制,控制,管制,操作装置 vt. 控制,掌管,支配
Our papers are checked as we go through passport control at the airport. 我们通过机场查验护照的关卡时, 查验了我们的证件。 Inflation has got out of control. 通货膨胀失去了控制。 The government has imposed strict controls over the import of luxury goods. 政府对奢侈品的进口采取了严格的管制。
found
vbl. 寻找(find的过去分词) adj. 装备完善的 n. 食宿 vt. 打地基,建立,铸造
He postulated that a cure for the disease will have been found by the year 2000. 他推断到2000年能研究出治愈该病的方法. Have they found the wreck of the ship? 他们找到那艘船的残骸了吗? She found it difficult to establish a new routine after retirement. 她发觉退休后很难建立起新的生活规律。
heaven
n. 天堂;天空
It was the will of Heaven. 这是天意. Sitting here with you is heaven. 跟你一起坐在这里, 其乐无穷. Just give him a bucket and spade and he's in seventh heaven! 只要给他一个桶子和一把铲子, 他就高兴极了!
ever
adv. 曾经, 永远, 究竟
He hated her more than ever, when he got that letter. 他接到那封信后, 比以往任何时候都更加憎恨她。 That was a fine meal if ever there was one! 那确实是一顿丰盛的饭。 Despite the good weather forecast, the next morning was as wet as ever. 尽管预报称天气很好, 但次日上午仍阴雨绵绵。
might
aux. 可能,也许 n. 力量,威力 v. 或许,可以
You might do me a favor? 你或许能帮我—个忙吧? That might be in your favor. 那可能对你有利。 I someone had been with him, he might not have been drowned. 如果有人在他旁边, 或许他就不会溺死。
else
adj. 别的, 其他的 adv. 另外,否则
Run or else you'll be late. 快跑, 不然你要迟到了。 What else could I say? 我还有什么可说的? Hurry, or else you'll be late. 快点儿, 不然你要迟到了。
favorite
adj. 流行的,喜爱的 n. 最喜爱的人或物, 被认为最有可能胜出的竞争者
Pink is her favorite color. 粉红色是她最喜欢的颜色。 His favorite dish is roast duck. 他最喜欢吃的菜是烤鸭。 What's your favorite food? 你最喜欢的食物是什么?