初中牛津版 - 初三下学期
cause
[kɔ:z]
n. 原因，理由；事业
The martyr laid down his life for the cause of national independence.
这位烈士是为了民族独立的事业而献身的.
towel
[ˈtauəl]
n. 毛巾，手巾
He went on talking, occasionally wiping at his face with a towel.
他继续说着, 偶尔用毛巾擦一下脸.
phrase
[freiz]
n. 短语；习惯用语
She was, in her own memorable phrase,'a woman without a past '.
用她自己的令人记忆深刻的话来说, 她“历史清白 ”.
scientific
[ˌsaiənˈtifik]
adj. 科学的；应用科学的
They have arrived at a solution via scientific investigation.
他们通过科学的调查研究得出了解决问题的办法.
therefore
[ˈðɛəfɔ:]
adv. 因此，所以
He lost his health, and therefore his difficulties increased.
他身体虚弱, 因此更增加了他的困难.
ability
[əˈbiliti]
n. 能力；技能，本领
He towers above his fellow students in mathematical ability.
他的数学才能胜过他的同学.
seek
[si:k]
vt. 寻找，探索；谋求；请求
You should seek advice from your lawyer on this matter.
你应该征求你的律师对这件事的意见.