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单词解析速记 JV528:Impair.and.Oasis
日期:2012-03-27 17:57

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IMPAIR = to worsen something or to make it less effective

Synonyms:
weaken, damage, injure, deteriorate, reduce, lessen, diminish

Antonyms:
improve

Examples:
- Everyone knows that too much alcohol can impair a person’s driving ability.
- My uncle is hearing-impaired, but he is excellent at reading lips.
- Without glasses, his vision is seriously impaired.
- A strained wrist will dramatically impair your ability to play tennis.
OASIS = (noun)

1. a fertile spot in a desert or barren place; 2. a place of shelter or sanctuary

Synonyms:
refuge, sanctuary, haven

Antonyms:
prison

Examples:
- My weekly yoga class is an oasis away from my daily stress.
- Many weary travelers have stopped by the desert oasis to rest and have a drink of water.
- I don’t like to have parties because my home is my oasis away from the chaos of the world.

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  • wearyadj. 疲倦的,厌烦的 v. 疲倦,厌烦,生厌
  • lessenv. 减少,变小,减轻
  • fertileadj. 肥沃的,富饶的,能繁殖的,多产的,(创造力)丰
  • alcoholn. 酒精,乙醇,酒
  • wristn. 手腕,护腕
  • sanctuaryn. 圣所,耶路撒冷的神殿,至圣所
  • deterioratevt. (使)恶化 vi. (使)恶化,瓦解,衰退
  • impairvt. 损害,削弱 [计算机] 损伤
  • refugen. 避难(处), 庇护(所) v. 庇护,避难(所)
  • worsenv. (使)更坏,(使) 恶化