New words:

renown [rɪˈnaʊn] n.名誉;声望;名声

renowned [rɪˈnaʊnd] adj.有名的;闻名的;受尊敬的


Sample Sentences:

She used to be a singer of some renown.
His renown has spread throughout the country.

She is renowned for her patience.
You should know that she's a renowned liar.


liar [ˈlaɪr] n.说谎者;撒谎者

New words:

discount ['dɪs.kaʊnt]
n.折扣
v.打折扣;


Sample Sentences:

Tour prices are being discounted as much as 33%.
They're offering a 10% discount on all sofas this month.
Customers are offered a 10% discount if they pay cash.


New words:

focus [ˈfəʊkəs] v.集中(注意力、精力等于);聚焦(于)
focus on 专注于;关注,聚焦于


Sample Sentences:

I quickly focused the camera on the children.
All eyes were focused on him when he came in.
The talks will focus on economic development of the region.


New words:

ban [bæn] v.下令禁止;查禁;取缔

ban sb from sth/from doing sth 禁止(某人)做某事(或去某处等)


Sample Sentences:

He was banned from the meeting.
He was banned from driving for six months.
​​Many countries have a ban on smoking in public places.​​
My parents banned me from playing video games until I finish homework.​


New words:

international [ˌɪntərˈnæʃən(ə)l] adj. 国际的


Sample Sentences:

China is playing a leading role on the international stage.
He will be banned from international competition for four years.


ban [bæn] v.下令禁止;查禁;取缔