pattern
型态，模式；图案，花纹
The weather patterns in this area have remained the same for the past 10 years.
该区的天气型态在过去十年内都维持不变。
My brother would never wear clothes with floral patterns.
我哥哥绝对不会穿有花朵图案的衣服。
model
模特儿；模型；模范
Mary is a famous fashion model.
玛丽是知名的时装模特儿。
My little brother collects a lot of model planes.
我弟弟搜集了很多模型飞机。
Peter is our role model in many ways.
在许多方面，彼得堪称我们的模范。
trial
考验；审判；试用，试验
We faced many trials after getting married.
我们结婚后面对了许多考验。
Tom was on trial for murder.
汤姆因涉谋杀罪受审。
The trial version of the software is limited to 5 days.
本试用版软件的使用期限为5日。
degree
程度，等级；学位；度
To what degree do you love her?
你爱她到何种程度？
John is working hard for his doctoral degree.
约翰正努力攻读他的博士学位。
It's O degrees Celsius today.
今天气温摄氏0度。
Under Mr. Wang's guidance, my English is getting better by degrees.
在王老师的指导下，我的英文正逐渐进步中。
operate
运转；动手术（与介词on并用）；操作
This machinery operates night and day.
这个机械装置日夜运转。
The doctors operated on the man.
医生们替这名男子动手术。
It takes practice to operate this machine.
要操作这部机器需要练习才行。
maintain
保持；整理，维修保养；主张，坚持（以that从句作宾语）
Our team maintained the lead until the end.
我们的队伍保持领先到终场。
Such a large yard is hard to maintain.
这么大的院子很难整理。
He maintained that it was just an accident.
他坚称那只是一场意外。
element
要素
The book has all the elements of a good suspense novel.
这本书具备所有悬疑小说的成功要素。
addition
添加；加法
The addition of the spice to the soup makes it taste better.
在汤中添加这种香料会让它更美味。
School children learn addition first.
学童们先学加法。
In addition to attending school during the day, she goes to work at night.
她除了白天上学之外，晚上还要工作。
besides
除……之外；此外
Besides math, Lucy is good at music.
露西除了精通数学以外，也精通音乐。
I'm busy now. Besides, the movie isn't that good.
我现在很忙。而且，那部电影也没那么棒。
express
表达（思想、感情等）；快递的，快速的；快车；快递
He can express himself fluently in English.
他能用流利的英文表达自己的意思。
I'll send the package by express (mail).
我将用快递邮件寄送这份包裹。
We took the first express for Shanghai.
我们搭乘到上海的头班快车。