likelihood
n.可能，可能性
Probability is the mathematical study of the likelihood of an event's occurrence.
概率是对一个事件发生的可能性的数学研究。
migrant
n.移居者，移民；候鸟，迁移动物
Swallows, white cranes and red-crowned cranes are migrants.
燕子、白鹤和丹顶鹤都是候鸟。
Migrant workers move from city to city in search of work.
流动工人为了寻找工作从一个城市移居到另一个城市。
notation
n.记号，标记法
Binary notation is used in the computer language.
计算机语言使用二进制。
orthodox
a.传统的；正统的，正宗的
The young generation today don't like orthodox teaching.
当今的年轻一代不喜欢正统的说教。
predecessor
n.前任；（被取代的）原有事物
My present car is much better than its predecessor.
我现在的汽车比原来的那辆好得多。
The new building is much more spacious than its predecessor.
这一新建筑比原先的更宽敞。
premature
a.比预期（或正常）时间早的；仓促的，（做法等）不成熟的
I had been a little too premature in coming to this conclusion.
做出这样的结论，我有点太草率。
renaissance
n.文艺复兴，文艺复兴时期
Renaissance is the period of revival in history, roughly the 14th through the 16th century, marking the transition from medieval to modern times.
文艺复兴时期是历史上从大约14世纪到16世纪的复兴时期，标志着从中世纪到现代的过渡。
repertoire
n.（剧团、演员等的）全部节目
That tune is not in my repertoire.
我演出的节目中没有这个曲子。
solidarity
n.团结，一致
"The perennial conflict between national egoism and international solidarity becomes more and more visible?"(Isaac Deutscher)
"国家利己主义和国际联合之间的长期冲突变得越来越明显吗?"（艾萨克·多伊彻）
solitary
a.单独的，独自的；单个的，唯一的；孤独的，隐居的
This is a solitary instance.
这是独一无二的实例。
The arch-criminal was kept in solitary confinement.
那名首犯被单独监禁。
soluble
a.可溶的；可解决的
Salt is soluble in water very easily.
盐在水中很容易溶解。
suspension
n.暂停，中止；暂令停止参加，暂时剥夺；（汽车等防止震动、颠簸的）悬架，悬置机构；悬浮液
The U. S. declared suspension of financial payment to the U. N.
美国宣布暂停向联合国付款。
synthesis
n.综合；合成
Humans need some sunlight for the synthesis of vitamin D which takes place in the skin.
人需要阳光才能在皮肤里合成维生素D。
trademark
n.商标，牌号；特征，标记
The shuffle and snicker have become the comedian's trademark.
搅和与窃笑成为那个喜剧演员的标志。
transcend
vt.超出，超越；胜过，优于
Some people believe that no one can see the thing in itself, because the mind does not transcend phenomena.
有人认为一个人永远不可能认识事物自身的本质，因为思想无法超越现象。
She far transcends others in beauty and intelligence.
她才貌出众。
ventilate
vt.使通风；把…公开，公开讨论
The lungs ventilate the blood.
肺吸收新鲜空气使血液净化。
A sea breeze ventilated the rooms.
一阵海风使房间的空气更清新。