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Electric bikes available for hire in England

Vocabulary

the clue is in

the information which will help you discover the truth can be found in

a battery-powered motor

a motor (as found in cars or motorbikes) which runs by being connected to a battery

the effort

the physical movement required

a molehill

a small mound² of earth found in a field, which has been left behind by an animal called a mole¹. Here, used because its size is very small when compared to a mountain

pushes

moves or propels

headwinds

winds which blow in the opposite direction to the way you are moving

sweaty

drops of liquid (or sweat) covering your skin, because you are very hot

recharge

to fill up or replenish the energy or power source

last

continue, or remain in good condition

trail

route through the countryside which has been specially marked for walkers or cyclists

1 mole   

n.胎块；痣；克分子

参考例句：

• She had a tiny mole on her cheek.她的面颊上有一颗小黑痣。
• The young girl felt very self- conscious about the large mole on her chin.那位年轻姑娘对自己下巴上的一颗大痣感到很不自在。

2 mound   

n.土墩，堤，小山；v.筑堤，用土堆防卫

参考例句：

• The explorers climbed a mound to survey the land around them.勘探者爬上土丘去勘测周围的土地。
• The mound can be used as our screen.这个土丘可做我们的掩蔽物。