| 单词 | often |
| 例句 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔ACCIDENTALLY〕Teachers often unintentionally favor certain students. 老师往往会不知不觉地偏爱某些学生。朗文写作活用〔ANGRY〕Resentment and jealousy can often build up in relationships. 男女关系中恨和嫉妒往往会逐渐加深。朗文写作活用〔COME FROM〕Modern medicine often has its origins in ancient ways of doing things. 现代医学的许多做法都来源于古代。朗文写作活用〔CONTROL/NOT CONTROL〕Children often find themselves at the mercy of other kids who are older and bigger. 孩子们常常受年龄和个头都大于自己的一些孩子的摆布。朗文写作活用〔Cornish〕Any of an English breed of domestic fowl often crossbred to produce roasters.科尼什鸡：科尼什品种的鸡、常用于杂交以生产鸡肉的英国产家禽美国传统〔EFFECTIVE/NOT EFFECTIVE〕Many elderly people need to get out more, and often a new hobby works wonders. 许多老人需要多出去走走，有一个新的爱好往往有意想不到的效果。朗文写作活用〔EXACT/NOT EXACT〕The term "empire' is often loosely applied to a federation of states. “帝国”一词常常笼统地指联邦国家。朗文写作活用〔FIGHT〕Children are often powerless to fight back when they are treated unfairly. 孩子们受到不公正的待遇时，通常无力反抗。朗文写作活用〔GAY〕Straight men often feel nervous in the company of gays. 不是同性恋的男人和同性恋的男人在一起时经常会感到紧张。朗文写作活用〔Generation X〕Members of Generation X are often portrayed as having no clear direction to their lives.X世代的人通常被描绘为人生没有明确的方向。剑桥高阶〔HAVE/NOT HAVE〕American newspapers in different cities are often owned by the same company. 美国不同城市里的报纸经常为同一家公司所有。朗文写作活用〔Italic〕Often italics Abbr. ital.Italic print or typeface. 常作 italics 缩写 ital.斜体字印刷，斜体铅字美国传统〔OFTEN〕Dad wasn't often angry so I knew something terrible must have happened. 爸爸不常生气，所以我知道肯定是发生什么糟糕的事情了。朗文写作活用〔OPINION〕In Freud's view, people's dreams often reveal their unconscious fears. 弗洛伊德认为，梦境往往显示了人们潜意识中的恐惧。朗文写作活用〔POSITION/RANK〕Women at the top often have to work harder than men. 身处最高职位的女性常常得比男性更努力工作。朗文写作活用〔PROGRESS/MAKE PROGRESS〕A teaching post is often only a stepping stone to a better paid profession. 教书的职位常常只是通往更高薪酬职业的台阶。朗文写作活用〔RARE/RARELY〕Sometimes, but not very often, Pippa persuaded her father to lend her his car. 有时皮帕也能说服父亲把车子借给她用，但这种情况不多。朗文写作活用〔SEE〕Visitors to London are often shocked by the spectacle of people begging in the streets. 到伦敦来的游客常常为人们在街头行乞的景象所震惊。朗文写作活用〔Samaritan〕Often samaritan A Good Samaritan. 常作 samaritan 行善的撒玛利亚人美国传统〔Venetian glass〕A fine, often colored and ornamented glassware made in or near Venice, Italy.威尼斯玻璃器皿：一种通常是彩色的且带有装饰的玻璃器皿，产于意大利威尼斯或者附近地方的美国传统〔WRONG〕Agents often gave a false or misleading description of the houses they were selling. 代理商对于所售房屋的描述常常是虚假的或误导人的。朗文写作活用〔account〕Clients are often taken for expense account lunches.带客户吃午餐经常记入报销账户。牛津搭配〔amazing〕It's amazing how often you see drivers using mobile phones.常常看到司机在打手机，真让人难以相信。朗文当代〔antisocial personality disorder〕People with antisocial personality disorder often have no concern for their own safety and that of others.具有反社会型人格障碍的人对自身和他人的安全丝毫不关心。剑桥高阶〔application〕The application of heat often helps sore muscles.热敷常有助于缓解肌肉酸痛。韦氏高阶〔apply〕Scientific discoveries are often applied to industrial production methods.科学新发现常应用于工业生产方法。英汉大词典〔ask〕I often get asked that! 我常常被问到那件事！牛津高阶〔association〕Research associations are often linked to a particular industry.研究协会常与某个特定的行业挂钩。柯林斯高阶〔attack〕The first line of attack is often name-calling.抨击行为往往从辱骂开始。牛津搭配〔attract〕Insects are often attracted by scents that aren't obvious to us.昆虫常常被我们感觉不到的气味吸引过去。麦克米伦高阶〔backpack〕A knapsack, often mounted on a lightweight frame, that is worn on a person's back, as to carry camping supplies.背包：一种背在背上的通常安装在轻量结构上的背包，用来带一些野营的必需品美国传统〔balancer〕Women often believe they should be perfect balancers of the demands of work and home.女性通常认为自己可以实现工作和家庭之间的完美平衡。外研社新世纪〔barter〕They often used opium as wages and as currency for barter.他们过去常用鸦片当工钱和易货交易的通货。外研社新世纪〔bath〕Often baths A resort providing therapeutic baths; a spa. 常作 baths 温泉：温泉疗养地；温泉美国传统〔bath〕How often do you take a bath? 你多久洗一次澡？朗文当代〔battered〕She would often be seen driving around town in her battered old car.人们经常看见她开着她那辆老破车满城转。麦克米伦高阶〔be two sides of the same coin〕Violent behaviour and deep insecurity are often two sides of the same coin.暴力行为和深层次不安全感，常常是一个问题的两个方面。剑桥高阶〔bite〕It's not often you get a second bite at the cherry.你难得有第二次机会。麦克米伦高阶〔book〕The car ferries from the mainland are often fully booked by February.从大陆出发的汽车轮渡常常在2月份前就被预订一空。外研社新世纪〔borderline〕The borderline between love and hate is often thin.爱与恨的分隔总是很薄弱的美国传统〔brain〕Often brains The primary director or planner, as of an organization or movement. 常作 brains 首脑：组织或运动的主要领导人或策划者美国传统〔bunker mentality〕An attitude of extreme defensiveness and self-justification based on an often exaggerated sense of being under persistent attack from others.地堡理念，自以为是的心态：极度戒备并自我开脱的态度，基于夸大被他人长期伤害的感觉美国传统〔cabala〕Often Cabala A body of mystical teachings of rabbinical origin, often based on an esoteric interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures. 常作 Cabala 希伯来教义：犹太原旨主义者神秘教义的一种集合体，常基于对希伯来圣经的神秘解说美国传统〔carob〕An edible powder or flour made from the ground seeds and pods of this plant, often used as a substitute for chocolate.角豆粉：一种可食的粉状物质，用角豆树的种子和角豆荚磨制而成，常用作巧克力的替代品美国传统〔carry〕Stresses at work can often be carried over into your home life.工作中的压力经常会被带到家庭生活中。麦克米伦高阶〔choplogic〕Complicated, often illogical or spurious argumentation.诡辩：复杂的，常常是不合逻辑的或欺骗性的辩论美国传统〔chop〕He often chopped the ball instead of driving it.他常常削球，而不是抽球。21世纪英汉〔clambering〕Of or relating to a plant, often one without tendrils, that sprawls or climbs.攀缘植物的：攀爬生长的无卷须植物的，或与之有关的美国传统〔coincidence〕It is no coincidence that coastal communities have often been deeply religious.沿海地区通常有很强的宗教信仰，这并不是巧合。麦克米伦高阶〔commentary〕Often commentaries A personal narrative; a memoir. 常作 commentaries 个人的生平；传记美国传统〔complimentary〕We often get complimentary remarks regarding the cleanliness of our kitchens.我们因厨房干净整洁经常受到赞扬。外研社新世纪〔congested〕They often spent long hours in congested traffic.他们经常一连好几个小时被堵在拥挤的交通中。外研社新世纪〔contributor〕Politicians are often suspected of trying to appease campaign contributors from the oil industry.人们常常怀疑政客们会尽力满足来自石油行业的竞选捐助者的要求。牛津搭配〔crème fraîche〕Cream that has been slightly fermented and thickened with lactic acid, often used as a topping or an ingredient in sauces.鲜乳脂：用乳酸进行轻度发酵和增塑的乳脂，通常用作调味料的开始配菜美国传统〔cuff〕A band, often having an opening with a button closure, at the bottom of a sleeve.袖口：袖子底部的一个环形部分，通常备有装有钮扣的开口美国传统〔curveball〕Every so often life will throw you a curveball.生活常常会冷不丁地给你出个难题。剑桥高阶〔daylight〕They're shy animals and don't often come out in daylight.它们是胆小的动物，白天不常出来。朗文当代〔daytime〕You don't often see this bird in (the) daytime.这种鸟白天不常见。牛津高阶〔denotable〕A fever often denotes an infection.发烧常常是传染病的征兆。21世纪英汉〔different〕People often give very different accounts of the same event.人们常常对同一件事有非常不同的敍述。牛津高阶〔disconnected〕Americans often seem disconnected from their government.美国人常常显得与政府格格不入。外研社新世纪〔double-cross〕Often double cross An act of betraying an ally, a friend, or an associate. 常作 double cross 叛变：叛变联盟、朋友、伙伴等的行为美国传统〔draw〕Adolescents often use drugs simply to try to draw a line between their own and their parents' way of life.青少年吸毒常常只是为了试图与父母的生活方式划清界线。朗文当代〔drop〕His payments of rent often drop behind. (或:He often drops behind with his rent.) 他常常拖欠房租。英汉大词典〔dyspepsia〕Dyspesia is often related to eating.消化不良通常跟进食有关。剑桥高阶〔effervescent〕She's one of those effervescent personalities that you often see hosting TV game shows.她是那种很会活跃气氛人，常常主持电视竞赛节目。剑桥高阶〔elide〕The "t" of "acts" is often elided if someone is speaking quickly.说话快的时候，人们常常省略“acts”中的“t”音。剑桥高阶〔envelop in〕Relations between the two groups are often enveloped in secrecy.这两个团体之间的关系常常秘而不宣。21世纪英汉〔equivocal〕The anarchists' attitude to violence is so often equivocal and subjective.无政府主义者对于暴力的态度往往是矛盾而又主观的。外研社新世纪〔falsie〕Padding or a pad worn inside a brassiere to make the breasts appear larger. Often used in the plural.假乳房：在乳罩里面垫衬或填料以使乳房看起来更大。常用复数美国传统〔gated community〕A subdivision or neighborhood, often surrounded by a barrier, to which entry is restricted to residents and their guests.设置关卡的小区：为一区域或邻近小区，常以障碍物围绕，仅供当地居民及其访客出入美国传统〔go along with〕Poverty often goes along with disease.贫穷总是与疾病结伴而行。21世纪英汉〔go〕Often it was easier to go along with her rather than risk an argument.一般都是随着她比较好，免得发生争吵。朗文当代〔go〕Disease and poverty often go together.疾病与贫穷常常相伴而生。牛津高阶〔hack〕He often hacks at branches for his apple trees.他常给他的苹果树剪枝。21世纪英汉〔half binding〕A bookbinding in which the back and often the corners of the volume are bound in a material differing from the rest of the cover.半皮面装订：一种书的装订方法，书脊和书角（通常是后者）的装订用的是与其余部分不同的材料美国传统〔hardedge〕A form of abstract painting characterized by clearly defined geometric shapes and often bright colors.硬边抽象画：一种以明显线条的几何图形及常用明快色彩为特征的抽象画形式美国传统〔harden〕He often went to the gym to harden his muscles.他过去常到健身房锻炼，以使他的肌肉强健。21世纪英汉〔harm〕Strenuous exercise can often do more harm than good.激烈运动通常弊大于利。麦克米伦高阶〔helpless〕Parents often feel helpless, knowing that all the cuddles in the world won't stop the tears.父母经常感到无助, 明白再多的拥抱也无法阻止孩子流泪。外研社新世纪〔help〕Humour often helps a tense situation.幽默常能缓和紧张局面。英汉大词典〔hold〕To halt an intended action. Often used in the imperative.停止本想做的事。常用于命令式美国传统〔holy order〕The rank of an ordained Christian minister or priest. Often used in the plural.授过职的神父或牧师的职衔，通常用复数美国传统〔hopeless〕Getting your work published often seems a hopeless task .想让自己的作品出版似乎总是徒劳的。朗文当代〔hour〕She's a nurse so she often works unsocial hours.她是名护士，所以经常要上早班、值夜班。剑桥高阶〔idealism〕Young people are often full of idealism.年轻人常充满理想主义。文馨英汉〔illustrative〕She provides illustrative material, often lengthy quotes from respondents.她常常摘引受访者的冗长回答作为说明材料。外研社新世纪〔incoming〕Often incomings Income; revenue. 常作 incomings 收入，收益美国传统〔indicator〕Gold prices are often seen as an indicator of inflation.黄金价格常被视为通货膨胀的指标。牛津搭配〔inland〕Seabirds often come inland to find food.海鸟经常到内陆寻找食物。剑桥高阶〔inventory〕Hotel chains often cut prices in order to sell excess inventory.连锁酒店经常为了消化剩余客房而减价。牛津搭配〔jaundiced〕I'm afraid I look on all travel companies' claims with a jaundiced eye, having been disappointed by them so often in the past.恐怕我对所有旅游公司的宣传都抱有成见，因为过去他们让我失望太多次了。剑桥高阶〔job〕All too often councils fall down on the job (=not do what they should) of keeping the streets clean.市政服务机构屡屡未能尽到保持街道清洁的职责。朗文当代〔lay〕He often lays in bed all the morning.他经常整个上午躺在床上。英汉大词典〔leave〕Childhood problems often leave emotional scars.孩童时期的问题常会留下情感创伤。外研社新世纪〔letter〕Often letters A certified document granting rights to its bearer. 常作 letters 许可证：证明持有者某些权力的证明文件美国传统〔lie〕He often tells lies.他老是说谎。英汉大词典〔light show〕A display of colored lights in shifting patterns, often accompanied by slides and film loops.灯光表演：各种颜色的光作快速旋转，通常伴有幻灯和影片片断美国传统〔lightplane〕A small, lightweight passenger airplane, often privately owned.轻型飞机：常由私人拥有的轻型小客机美国传统〔loose end〕A minor unresolved problem or difficulty, especially a final detail preceding the completion of something. Often used in the plural.遗留问题：未能解决的小问题或小困难，尤指完成某一事物之前的最后一个细节。常用于复数美国传统〔loosely〕The two terms are employed very loosely, and are often interchangeable.这两个术语的用法很笼统，常常可以互换。麦克米伦高阶〔mail drop〕An address or a place at which a nonresident person receives mail, often of a secret nature.秘密通信地址：不定居的人接收邮件的一个地址或者地方，经常是秘密的美国传统〔mention〕He has often been mentioned as a potential successor to the current president.他经常作为现任总统的未来接班人而被提及。外研社新世纪〔microloan〕A very small, often short-term loan made to an impoverished entrepreneur, as in an underdeveloped country.小额贷款：额度非常少、常为短期、贷放在低度开发国家的贫穷企业贷款美国传统〔mimic〕Children often mimic their teachers.儿童常常模拟他们的教师。牛津同义词〔mix up〕People often mix me up with other actors.人们常常把我和其他演员弄混。外研社新世纪〔morning〕I often stayed up until two or three in the morning.我常常熬夜到凌晨两三点。外研社新世纪〔mould〕Too often we try to mold our children into something they do not wish to be.我们常常试图把孩子塑造成他们自己不想成为的样子。柯林斯高阶〔music video〕A filmed or videotaped rendition of a recorded song, often portraying musicians performing the song or including visual images interpreting the lyrics.音乐节目录像：歌曲经胶片或者录像带记录的演出版本，通常内容是音乐人表演这首歌，有的还附有体现歌曲词内容的形象生动的画面美国传统〔myxoma〕A benign tumor, most often found in the heart, that is composed of connective tissue embedded in mucus.粘液瘤：一种良性肿瘤，最常见于心脏，它由黏液里的胶状结缔组织构成美国传统〔nipper〕A tool, such as pliers or pincers, used for squeezing or nipping. Often used in the plural.钳子，镊子：一种用来挤紧或夹住的工具，如钳子或镊子，常用于复数美国传统〔object〕These verbs mean to express opposition to something, most often by presenting arguments against it.这些动词表示对某事的反对，大多数情况通过提出反对观点来表示。美国传统〔obsession〕Compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea or an unwanted feeling or emotion, often accompanied by symptoms of anxiety.着魔，萦绕：不由自主地被某一定式的想法或某种不想要的感情困扰，常伴有焦虑的症状美国传统〔often〕It's not often (that) you meet someone who's really intelligent.你不常遇到真正聪明的人。文馨英汉〔often〕Yet, as often as not, they find themselves the target of persecution rather than praise.然而，他们发现自己往往不是被赞扬而是遭刁难。柯林斯高阶〔opal〕A translucent mineral of hydrated silica, often used as a gem.蛋白石：一种非晶质氧化硅，含有明显的变色晕彩，常被用来当作宝石美国传统〔opposition〕Leisure is often defined in opposition to work.休闲常被定义为工作的反面。牛津高阶〔originality〕He read every book or author it deals with, often in the original.这方面的每一本书和每一位作家他都读过，而且通常均为原著。柯林斯高阶〔outbreeding〕The breeding of distantly related or unrelated individuals, often producing a hybrid of superior quality.远交：远亲缘或非亲缘交配，常产生较高质量的混种美国传统〔padded〕I often bumped into him as he padded the corridors.他在走廊里轻轻地走过时，我常常碰见他。柯林斯高阶〔parking〕Upper Midwest The grass strip, often planted with shade trees, between a sidewalk and a street.【中西部偏北】 路中草坪：在人行道和街道中间通常栽有林荫树木的草坪美国传统〔part-timer〕Customer service departments are often staffed by part-timers.客户服务部的员工往往是兼职者。柯林斯高阶〔pay〕Nurses often work long hours for low pay .护士常常是工作时间长工资却很低。朗文当代〔peen〕The end of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface, often wedge-shaped or ball-shaped and used for chipping, indenting, and metalworking.锤顶：锤头平的打击面反面通常呈楔形或半球形的顶端，用于削、凿和金属加工美国传统〔pessimistically〕Hardy has often been criticised for an excessively pessimistic view of life.哈代由于对生活持过度悲观的态度而常常受到批评。柯林斯高阶〔petechia〕A small purplish spot on a body surface, such as the skin or a mucous membrane, caused by a minute hemorrhage and often seen in typhus.瘀斑，瘀点：身体表面略呈紫色的小斑点，如皮肤上或粘膜上的，由微小的出血引起，常见于斑疹伤寒中美国传统〔politics〕Partisan politics is often an obstruction to good government. Office politics are often debilitating and counterproductive.党羽的政治阴谋经常是良好政府的妨碍。公务上的政治争斗经常是带削弱性质和招致反效果的美国传统〔poster〕An artistic work, often a reproduction of an original painting or photograph, printed on a large sheet of paper.招贴画：印于一大张纸上的艺术作品，通常是原创画或相片的复制品美国传统〔preside〕The priest is often invited to preside at the reception.牧师常被邀请来主持欢迎会。麦克米伦高阶〔puttee〕A strip of cloth wound spirally around the leg from ankle to knee. Often used in the plural.绑腿：从脚踝到膝盖间螺旋捆绑的布条常用于复数美国传统〔random〕Children's words and actions are often fairly random.小孩子的言行常常是随性而为。外研社新世纪〔red〕Often Red A Communist. 常作 Red 共产主义者美国传统〔residual〕Often residuals A payment made to a performer, writer, or director for each repeat showing of a recorded television show or commercial. 常作 residuals 追加酬金：录制的电视节目或商业广告每次重映时向演员、作家或导演支付的酬金美国传统〔retell〕Lucilla often asks her sisters to retell the story.露西拉经常要姐姐们把这个故事反复讲给她听。柯林斯高阶〔retire〕Politicians often retire to money, cashing in on favours done while they were in office.政治家们往往在退出政界后转而去搞钱,把在位时放出的人情债一一收回来。英汉大词典〔rhapsody〕Music A composition of irregular form and often improvisatory character.【音乐】 狂想曲：一作无规则形式的作曲，常有即兴特征美国传统〔rip into〕This famous politician often ripped into his opponents in the newspaper.这位有名的政治家常常在报上猛烈抨击他的对手。21世纪英汉〔risky〕Teenagers often engage in risky behaviour.青少年往往会有危险行为。剑桥高阶〔rocky〕The paths are often very rocky so strong boots are advisable.路上通常石头很多，所以最好穿结实耐磨的靴子。柯林斯高阶〔root〕This feeling of rejection is often deeply rooted in childhood.这种被人排斥的感觉往往深深根源于童年。朗文当代〔rope〕Mountain climbers often rope themselves together for safety.为了安全起见，爬山者经常会用绳子相互连在一起。韦氏高阶〔rub〕Her talkativeness often rubbed him.她的多嘴多舌常常惹他发火。21世纪英汉〔scene〕The criminal often revisits the scene of the crime.罪犯往往会重返犯罪现场。牛津搭配〔share〕Men often don't like to share their problems.男人往往不喜欢把自己的问题告诉他人。牛津高阶〔shift〕In this stage of a rape case, the focus often shifts onto the victim and her conduct.到了强奸案的这一阶段，注意力往往会转移到受害人及其行为上去。朗文当代〔shoulder bag〕An often large handbag carried by a strap that is looped over the shoulder.背包式手提包：一种通常由一可环套在肩膀上的皮带携带的较大的手提包美国传统〔skeptic〕Often Skeptic An adherent of a school of skepticism. 常作 Skeptic 怀疑论者：怀疑论主义学派的党徒美国传统〔skid〕The act of sliding or slipping over a surface, often sideways.打滑，滑行：从表面，经常是小路上滑过或滑落的动作美国传统〔skills shortage〕The IT skills shortage means we often have to look abroad for our staff.信息技术业的技术人员缺乏意味着我们得到国外寻找员工。麦克米伦高阶〔skive off〕He made allegations that Britons often feign illness to skive off work.他声称英国人常常装病逃避工作。外研社新世纪〔socialist〕Often Socialist A member of a political party or group that advocates socialism. 常作 Socialist 社会党人：倡导社会主义的政党或政治团体的成员美国传统〔source〕Money is often a source of tension and disagreements in young married couples.金钱往往是年轻夫妇关系紧张不和的起因。剑桥高阶〔spontaneous〕The bleeding often stops spontaneously.这种出血常常会自己停止。牛津高阶〔superhighway〕A broad highway, often with six or more lanes, used for high-speed traffic.超级高速公路：有六个或更多车道的、高速行驶的宽阔公路美国传统〔tabloid〕A newspaper of small format giving the news in condensed form, usually with illustrated, often sensational material.小报：一种小版面的报纸，以浓缩的形式来报导新闻，通常伴有插图、而且常常是耸人听闻的材料美国传统〔thew〕Muscular power or strength. Often used in the plural.体力：肌肉的力量。常用复数美国传统〔trapping〕Often trappings An ornamental covering or harness for a horse; a caparison. 常作 trappings 马饰：马的装饰性覆盖物或马具；马衣美国传统〔treasure〕Stories about pirates often include a search for buried treasure.海盗故事中经常包括搜寻宝藏。剑桥高阶〔trustful〕Small children are often very trustful.小孩子往往轻易信任别人。牛津同义词〔unacknowledged〕Unacknowledged anger can often cause problems in later life.潜意识的愤怒往往会给以后的生活带来问题。朗文当代〔unbalance〕Having children can often unbalance even the closest of relationships.有了孩子，即使原本再亲密的关系也常常会失衡。朗文当代〔underdog〕Crowds often feel sympathy for the underdog .观众经常是同情弱方。朗文当代〔underexposed〕Photos taken by compact cameras are often dark because they're slightly underexposed.因为存在轻微的曝光不足, 袖珍相机拍摄的照片通常比较暗。外研社新世纪〔underplay〕We often underplay the skills we have.我们常常贬低自身的技能。外研社新世纪〔under〕In summer, we often slept under the stars.夏天我们经常露宿星空下。朗文当代〔uneasy〕When driving alone, I have often felt uneasy about having to unlock all the doors.我一个人开车时, 在所有车门锁都要打开的时候常常感到心里不踏实。外研社新世纪〔upload〕To transfer (data or programs), usually from a peripheral computer or device to a central, often remote computer.上载：传递（数据或程序），通常是从辅助计算机或设备传递到中央的（通常为远程的）计算机美国传统〔upwelling〕A process in which cold, often nutrient-rich waters from the ocean depths rise to the surface.上升流：冷而营养丰富的海水由海洋底部上升到表面的过程美国传统〔verbose〕His writing is difficult and often verbose.他的文章很晦涩，而且往往篇幅冗长。柯林斯高阶〔vest〕A sleeveless garment, often having buttons down the front, worn usually over a shirt or blouse and sometimes as part of a three-piece suit.马甲：一种无袖衣服，经常在前面有扣，穿在衬衣或短上衣的外面，有时作为三件套西服的一部分美国传统〔vinyl〕Any of various typically tough, flexible, shiny plastics, often used for coverings and clothing.聚乙烯基薄膜：通常强度大、伸缩性强且发亮的一种塑料，用于表面盖层和包装层美国传统〔visiting〕They often do prison visiting.他们常去探访[慰问]受刑人。文馨英汉〔visit〕She doesn't visit very often.她不常来。朗文当代〔vocal〕Music A popular composition for a singer, often with instrumental accompaniment.【音乐】 声乐作品：为歌手创作的通常有乐器伴奏的流行乐曲美国传统〔walk〕Jamie often walks around the block to clear his head.杰米常常绕着街区散步以清醒头脑。麦克米伦高阶〔way〕Often ways A longitudinal strip on a surface that serves to guide a moving machine part. 常作 ways 导轨：表面上的纵向槽，用于导引运动的机器部件美国传统〔while ... away〕The old woman often whiles away hours by watching TV.老妇人常常看几个小时电视消磨时光。21世纪英汉〔wind down〕On holiday, it often takes a few days to really wind down.假期通常花几天放松一下。外研社新世纪Chicken stock cubes are often made from pulverised remnants of unwanted day-old chicks.鸡肉饼经常是用不要的搁了好几天的小鸡肉磨碎做的。剑桥国际Children often invent imaginary playmates.孩子们经常想象一些玩耍的伙伴。剑桥国际Debbie often hums (= sings a tune with her lips closed) (to herself) while she's listening to music.黛比经常在听音乐时哼着曲子。剑桥国际Diligence is often a ladder to success. 勤勉常常是通往成功的阶梯。译典通He affects fancy outfits and often wears several rings and bracelets.他喜欢奇装异服，总是戴着好几个戒指和手镯。剑桥国际I don't often wear heels (also high heels, high-heeled shoes) (=shoes with high heels).我通常不穿高跟鞋。剑桥国际I think company directors are often grossly overpaid.我以为公司的董事常常是工资拿得太高了。剑桥国际In children's books witches are often shown stirring cauldrons.在儿童读物中，巫婆经常被画成在搅拌一个架在火上的大锅。剑桥国际In medieval times, kings and queens often employed court jesters.中世纪时国王和王后常常雇用宫廷弄臣。剑桥国际Men are often expected to be the breadwinner in a family.男人经常被期望成为家里养家活口之人。剑桥国际Microsoft is often cited as one of the world's largest businesses.微软常被称为世界上最大的企业之一。牛津商务Old tyres often end up in a landfill.旧轮胎经常最终被弃置在废物埋填地。牛津商务On philosophical and spiritual matters the prince has often sought guidance from this guru figure.王子在哲学和精神问题方面常从这个古鲁这里寻求指导。剑桥国际Pregnant schoolgirls often choose to abort, so that they don't have to leave school to look after the baby.怀孕的女学生往往选择堕胎，这样她们就不用离开学校照看婴儿了。剑桥国际Primus stoves are often used by people to cook on when they are camping.普赖默斯煤油炉常被人们在野营时用于烹饪。剑桥国际She is often described as the second Marilyn Monroe.她常常被人称为玛丽琳·梦露第二。剑桥国际Small children are often told that it's rude to point.小孩们经常被教育用手指指点点是不礼貌的。剑桥国际Students from tropical countries are often unprepared for the British climate. 热带国家的学生往往对英国的气候毫无准备。译典通The chase is often more exciting than the kill. 追捕常常比猎杀更令人兴奋。译典通The closeness of the twin brothers often confuses their friends. 这一对双胞胎兄弟极相似，使他们的朋友们常分不清谁是谁。译典通Tortilla chips are small fried pieces of tortilla, often eaten with a spicy sauce.炸玉米片剑桥国际Women's magazines are often perceived (= thought) to be superficial.妇女杂志经常被认为很肤浅。剑桥国际 |
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