1857 fingerprint 今天我们要学的词是 fingerprint. Fingerprint 是指纹的意思。The most noticeable new feature of the new iPhone 5S is its Touch ID, a fingerprint censor. 苹果5S最大的新功能是指纹识别。Apple says Touch ID can...
1856 Twice 今天我们要学的词是 take jabs at. To take jabs at 是攻击，抨击的意思。Competitors took jabs at the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C after Apple unveiled their newest smart phones. 苹果公司公布新款手机苹果5S和5C后，立...
1855 toss 今天我们要学的词是 toss. Toss 动词，是丢掉，扔掉的意思。Defense lawyers wanted the defendant's confession to be tossed out of court. 辩护律师希望法庭不考虑被告的认罪书。The fans were tossed out of the...
1854 approval 今天我们要学的词是 approval. Approval 意思是同意，批准。President Obama stated that he has the right to order a military strike against Syria without Congressional approval. 美国总统奥巴马说，他有权下令对叙...
1853 spell trouble 今天我们要学的词是 spell trouble. To spell trouble 意思是带来麻烦。两轮援助过后，希腊目前仍然缺少资金。有分析文章说，Greek's shortfall of cash could spell trouble for the Euro Zone. 希腊资...
1852 pros and cons 今天我们要学的词是 pros and cons. Pros and cons 正反两面的论点，利与弊。由于学校宿舍短缺，美国的两人宿舍现在有时要住三个学生。Most students report that there are pros and cons to livi...
1851 to the tune of 今天我们要学的词是 to the tune of. To the tune of 有总计的意思。近年来，美国很多州石油和天然气产量出现增长。最新数字显示，Higher energy production in the states is boosting people's ene...
1850 natural disaster 今天我们要学的词是 natural disaster. Natural disaster 自然灾害。最新研究显示，Three of the top 10 cities in the U.S. least likely to be destroyed by a natural disaster are located in Ohio. 美国最不容易受...
1849 compile 今天我们要学的词是 compile. Compile 动词，意思是汇编。有报道说，The National Rifle Association has compiled a database of tens of millions of current, former, and prospective gun owners. 美国全国步枪协会汇编...
1848 informed 今天我们要学的词是 informed. Informed 形容词，意思是知情的。More and more restaurants are listing calories next to items on their menus to help customers make informed decisions. 越来越多的餐馆开始在菜单上...
1847 a flurry of 今天我们要学的词是 a flurry of. A flurry of 意思是一阵，一般是指急促发生的事情。The U.S. held a flurry of diplomatic talks amid international concerns over Syria's alleged chemical weapons attacks. 国际社会...
1846 vacant 今天我们要学的词是 vacant. Vacant 意思是空闲的，空缺的。印第安纳州的城市加里因为工业衰退人口流失，出现大量被遗弃的房屋。The city is offering to sell residents vacant houses for $1 if the...
1845 in a pinch 今天我们要学的词是 in a pinch. In a pinch 意思是在必要的时候可以做为替补之用。感冒是学生缺课的主要原因，新学年开始之际，医生建议孩子们在学校要注意多洗手，如果条件不允...
1844 stray 今天我们要学的词是 stray. Stray 做为形容词，意思是走失的，流浪的。Stray cats 流浪猫。底特律经济萧条，连动物收容机构也受到影响，有报道说，As many as 50,000 stray dogs are roaming the c...
1843 baseless 今天我们要学的词是 baseless. Baseless 是形容词，意思是毫无根据的。The Syrian government said the reports that it used nerve gas against civilians are baseless. 叙利亚政府拒绝承认对平民使用神经毒气，...
