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单词解析速记 JV530:Purvey.and.Riveting
日期:2012-03-27 17:57

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PURVEY = (verb) 1. to provide goods and services, especially as a business; 2. to circulate gossip or information

Synonyms:
supply, provide, furnish, equip, stock, store, transfer, inform, circulate

Antonyms:
hinder, impede, limit

Examples:
- The Italian government purveyed blankets and water to the earthquake victims.
- Lisa considered herself a purveyor of news and opinion.
- This company has purveyed clothingtothe armed forces for generations.
- The president’s speech was intended to purvey a message of optimism.

RIVETING =
arousing and holding the attention of

Synonyms:
fascinating, enthralling, spellbinding, captivating

Antonyms:
boring, dull, uninteresting, common

Examples:
- I found the movie riveting and was on the edge of my seat the whole time.
- I was riveted to the television as news of the events unfolded.
- Marc’s lectures were less than riveting, and several students decided to drop the class.
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重点单词
  • rivetingadj. 动听的,令人着迷的,非常精彩的 动词rivet
  • circulatevi. 流通,循环,传播 vt. 使流通
  • supplyn. 补给,供给,供应,贮备 vt. 补给,供给,提供,
  • transfern. 迁移,移动,换车 v. 转移,调转,调任
  • intendedadj. 故意的,有意的;打算中的 n. 已订婚者 v.
  • informv. 通知,告诉,向 ... 报告,告发
  • uninterestingadj. 无趣味的,乏味的;令人厌倦的
  • optimismn. 乐观,乐观主义
  • gossipn. 流言蜚语,闲话,爱说长道短的人 vi. 散播(流言
  • fascinatingadj. 迷人的