method
方法
The method we used earlier to get the car started didn't work.
我们先前用来发动车子的方法不管用了。
means
方法（单复数同形）
Changes in the means of communication have created new problems.
沟通方式的改变已造成了新的问题。
Thoughts are usually expressed by means of languages.
思想通常经由语言来表达。
I am by no means happy to see Michael.=I am not happy to see Michael by any means.
看到迈克尔我绝对不会觉得高兴。
century
世纪
Many great inventions were made in the 20th century.
许多伟大的发明都是在20世纪问世的。
offer
提供；主动提议；提议
Thank you for offering me such a good opportunity.= Thank you for offering such a good opportunity to me.
谢谢你提供我一个这么好的机会。
He offered to drive her home but was turned down.
他主动提议要载她回家，不过被婉拒了。
Mary accepted their offer of help.
玛丽接受了他们想帮忙的提议。
supply
供应；补给品（恒用复数）；供给
Don't worry We will supply you with everything you'll need.
不用担心。我们会提供你一切所需。
There is a lack of medical supplies in the refugee camp.
难民营中缺乏医疗用品。
In the Middle East, there is a plentiful supply of cheap natural gas.
在中东，廉价天然气的供应相当充裕。
necessary
必要的
It is necessary that you (should) punch in by eight o'clock every morning.= It is necessary for you to punch in by eight o'clock every morning.
你每天早上一定要在八点前打卡上班。
necessarily
必然地
Expensive cars aren't necessarily the best.
昂贵的车未必是最棒的。
unnecessary
不必要的
We can't afford any unnecessary expenses.
我们负担不起任何不必要的支出。
control
控制
Don't worry. Everything is well under control.
别担心。一切都在掌控中。
The whole situation suddenly went out of control.
整个情况突然失控。
Britney took a deep breath to control the urge to cry.
布兰妮深吸一口气，克制住大哭的冲动。
difference
差别
Do you know the difference between a mule and a donkey?
你知道骡子和驴子的差别吗？
It makes no difference to me who wins the presidential election.
谁赢得总统大选对我来说没有差别。