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ally v/n. Italy allied itself with Germany during World War II. 在第二次世界大战期间意大利和德国结成同盟国 Several tribes allied to fend off the invaders. 几个部落联合起来抵抗侵略者 They entered the war as an ally of France. 作为法国的盟国参战 2. Approximate v/adj. This meat substitute approximates the real thing. His description approximated (vi) to the truth but there were a few errors. 他的描述与事实已经接近，但是有一些错误。 The cost is only approximate. ;The design approximates perfection.这个设计几乎是完美的。 The approximate time of the accident was three o’clock. 事故的大致时间是三点钟。 3. deem v He deemed it (to be) his duty to help (v.). 他认为助人是他的责任。 He deemed it an honor if the minister came to see him. They deemed the results (to be) unsatisfactory (adj.). 他们认为结果不令人满意 He deemed it was time for a change. 他觉得是换换环境的时候了 deem highly of 对...给予高度的评价 * “deem” is more subjective than “consider “emphasizing judgment than analytical thought ;4. Denote （ fml. ） a frown that denoted increasing impatience. 表明越来越不耐烦地皱眉 A flashing yellow light denotes caution. 闪烁的黄灯表示警告 Connote: (fml. Of a word) suggest a feeling, an idea, etc. as well as the main meaning ; express or state indirectly 含义，意味着；包含；暗示 ; 含言外之意 But while “feminism” seems to connote a radicalism out of the mainstream, most women have very definite beliefs about the equality of the sexes 5. Destined adj. (fml.) a foolish scheme destined to fail; 一个注定要失败的愚蠢方案； a film destined to become a classic.一部必定会成为经典的电影 They were destined never to meet again. 命运注定他们永不再相逢。 be destined for sth. 预定, 指定 They destined him for the navy. 他们指定他去海军。 ;6. Disproportionate adj. (~ to) The boy gives a disproportionate amount of one‘s time to games。 这男孩用于游戏的时间不成比例。 They suddenly found out that they had spend a disproportionate amount of their money on clothing. 他们忽然发现他们花在衣物上的钱太多了。 7. immerse v. scholars immerse themselves in their subjects. 埋头于课题的学者 The whole town was immersed in a festival atmosphere. 全镇沉浸在节日的气氛中。 8. in the event of : …发生 in case sth. should happen in the event of