巧记单词:歪歪漫画书之疯狂六级单词(84)
日期:2012-01-12 15:28
(单词翻译:单击)
alleviate v.减轻,缓解,缓和
【真题再现】The medicine alleviated his pain but did not cure his illness.
这种药缓和了他的疼痛但不能治愈他的疾病。
【CET-6,2007.06,阅读】
【联想记单词】词根词缀:al-(=ad,to)+lev(i)(减轻)+-ate(v.)→alleviate(v.减轻,缓解)
【活学活用】-Honey,it hurts!
-The pills can alleviate your pain.
-亲爱的,很痛!
-这些药片会缓解你的疼痛。
ascribe v.归因于;归咎于
【真题再现】Many great scientists ascribe their success to hard work.
许多科学家把他们的成功归因于勤奋工作。
【CET-6,2004.01,选择】
【联想记单词】词根词缀:a(一个)+scribe ()抄书员→抄书员职业的消失归因于印刷术的发明→ascribe归因于
【活学活用】-You choke me!
-It should be ascribed to your swallowing!
-你噎住我了!
-这应该归因于你自己狼吞虎咽!