今天我们要学的词是 plan B. Plan B 意思是B计划，备选方案。巴西世界杯筹备工作的进度令人担忧，国际奥委会副主席约翰.科茨警告说，The IOC has adopted a more "hands-on" rol
2021-03-17今天我们要学的词是 compel. Compel 动词，有强迫，迫使的意思。The European Union's highest court has ruled that any citizens in the region can compel Google and othe
2021-03-17今天我们要学的词是 on the brink of. On the brink of 意思是濒临，处于边缘。随着乌克兰局势的变化，Analysts are worried that Ukraine could be on the brink of a civil
2021-03-17今天我们要学的词是 toxic. Toxic 形容词，意思是有毒的。U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for tougher regulations against a form of freshwater toxic algae that
2021-03-17今天我们要学的词是 screen time. Screen time 屏幕时间，指用在看电视，电脑，游戏机等电子设备上的时间。美国小儿科医学会建议，Children younger than 2 should not have any s
2021-03-17今天我们要学的词是 max out. To max out something 意思是最大极限地做某事。He has already maxed out two credit cards to pay for wedding expenses. 结婚的花销已经
2021-03-17今天我们要学的词是 diverse. Diverse 形容词，意思是不同的，多样的。最近公布的一份报告显示，美国公立中小学学生中有将近半数是少数族裔，但82%的教师都是白人。U.S. teachers
2021-03-17今天我们要学的词是 unexpected. Unexpected 形容词，意思是没有预料到的，意外的。The Canadian economy was hit by an unexpected loss of 28,900 jobs in April. 加拿大四
2021-03-17今天我们要学的词是 wide-ranging. Wide-ranging 形容词，意思是范围广泛的。The Obama administration released a wide-ranging climate change report last week, focusin
2021-03-17今天我们要学的词是 head off. Head off 有防止，避免的意思。The Food and Drug Administration announced a new proposal to try to head off shortages of crucial medic
2021-03-17今天我们要学的词是 at no charge. At no charge 意思是免费的，不要钱的。Brown University is providing its students with Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus at no charge.
2021-03-16今天我们要学的词是 complaint. Complaint 做为名词，有抱怨，投诉的意思。The Education Department released the names of 55 colleges that face investigation over their
2021-03-16今天我们要学的词是 rehab center. Rehab center 名词，意思是康复中心，可以是为了戒毒戒酒，也可以是为了身体康复。Toronto's crack-smoking and heavy-drinking mayor Rob Fo
2021-03-16今天我们要学的词是lethal. Lethal，形容词，意思是致命的。 The massive landslide in rural Washington last month is one of the most lethal landslides in U.S. history.
2021-03-16今天我们要学的词是outlaw. Outlaw 做为动词，有严令禁止的意思。China will outlaw the eating of protected animal species and jail offenders for 10 years or more. 中
2021-03-16今天我们要学的词是 suspicion. Suspicion 做为名词，是怀疑的意思。Police arrested a man in West London on suspicion of funding terrorism. 西伦敦的警察逮捕了一名嫌
2021-03-16今天我们要学的词是maritime. Maritime 形容词，意思海洋的，海事的。The United States and countries bordering the Pacific have signed a deal to ease maritime tension.
2021-03-16今天我们要学的词是poised. Poised 形容词，意思是有充分准备的。美国在线影片租赁服务商Netflix今年第一季度业绩颇丰，Netflix is poised to raise prices for the first tim
2021-03-16今天我们要学的词是 sticker shock. Sticker shock 意思是价格高得让人感到震惊。美国著名歌星碧昂丝和身为说唱巨星的老公Jay-Z将同台演出，但是，Many fans are put off by s
2021-03-16今天我们要学的词是 head off. Head off 有防止，避免的意思。The Food and Drug Administration announced a new proposal to try to head off shortages of crucial medic
2021-03-16今天我们要学的词是 sustainability. Sustainability 名词，意思是可持续性，指不完全破坏自然资源的发展方式。在以保护环境为主旨的世界地球日，Apple invited competitors to
2021-03-15今天我们要学的词是 deficiency. Deficiency 名词，意思是欠缺，缺陷。一项最新研究发现，People who suffer from a Vitamin D deficiency are at a higher risk for developing
2021-03-15今天我们要学的词是bar. Bar当动词讲是"禁止"的意思。Owners of the sunken South Korean ferry are barred by authorities from leaving the country. 韩国沉没渡轮的船
2021-03-15今天我们要学的词是 inquiry. Inquiry 名词，是调查，查询的意思。喀麦隆足球队在本届世界杯上连输三场出局，还发生队员内讧，在场上争执的情况。Cameroon's President called for
2021-03-15今天我们要学的词是portable. Portable形容词，意思是便携的。The Canadian military proposed the purchase of a portable prison to hold detainees during foreign missi
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