大学英语 - 第四册
horizon
[həˈraɪzn]
n. 地平线;眼界,见识
Graham sat aft , looking steadily out to the horizon.
格雷厄姆坐在船尾, 凝望着地平线.
basic
[ˈbeisik]
adj. 基本的;基础的;根本的
Before he leaves home, he needs to learn some basic cookery.
离家之前, 他需要学点基本的烹饪技巧.
startle
[ˈstɑ:tl]
n. 吃惊;惊愕;惊吓 vt.使震惊, vi.惊吓; 受惊
Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you.
对不起,我不是故意想吓你一跳的。
band
[bænd]
n. 乐队;一群;带状物
The reformer soon gathered a band of followers round him.
改革者很快就获得一群追随者支持他.