2024年12月

New words:

default [di'fɔ:lt]
n.违约;拖欠;缺席;缺陷;默认;系统设定值,预置值
v.违约;拖欠;缺乏;不履行


Sample Sentences:

The team lost a game by default.
Some people could decide to default.
If they stop paying, that's called a default.
You can type a different name, or use the default name.
But not every Android phone uses Google's maps app by default.
If default happens and they are blamed, they will pay a terrible price.


New words:

fault [fɔ:lt] n. 故障;过错;过失;缺陷


Sample Sentences:

Every man has his faults.
It was not our fault that we were late.
Why should I say sorry when it's not my fault?
The teacher found many faults in spelling and grammar in my composition.


New words:

failure ['feiljə] n.失败;故障;失灵;倒闭


Sample Sentences:

The whole thing was a complete failure.
They blamed the failure of the action on George.
The new restaurant was a failure and soon closed.
The success or failure of the plan depends on you.


New words:

primary ['praiməri] adj.主要的;最重要的;基本的;最初的;初级的


Sample Sentences:

The little boy left primary school at eleven.
Food and water are primary wants of human life.
A primary cause of Tom's failure is his laziness.
He only accepted the primary education off and on in his childhood.


failure ['feiljə] n.失败;故障;失灵;倒闭

New words:

volunteer [.vɔlən'tiə]
n.志愿者;志愿兵;义务工作者;自告奋勇者
v.自愿做;义务做


Sample Sentences:

The soldier volunteered for guard duty.
They volunteered to repair the house for the old lady.

Can I have a volunteer to wash the dishes?
Volunteers were ready and waiting to pack the food in boxes.