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narrow

/ˈnæɹəʊ/ /ˈnæɹoʊ/

Meanings
noun

海峡， 隘口

(chiefly in the plural) A narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.

Examples :

"the narrows of New York harbor"
纽约港的隘口
geography nautical place essential toeic

Related Words

Illustration republicans

republicans noun

/rɪˈpʌblɪkənz/ /rəˈpʌblɪkənz/

共和主义者，共和党人

"The French revolutionaries were republicans who believed the monarchy should be replaced with a government elected by the people. "

法国大革命者是共和主义者，他们认为应该用人民选举产生的政府取代君主制。

Illustration interpretation

interpretation noun

/ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/

解释，说明，解读。

"the interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma."

对梦境的解读，或是对谜团的诠释。

Illustration instructions

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

指示，指导，说明。

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

我们会提供关于如何应对难缠客户的指导。

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

Illustration parsimonious

parsimonious adjective

/pɑɹ.sɪˈmo͡ʊn.i.əs/

吝啬，节俭过度。

"My grandfather is so parsimonious that he reuses tea bags multiple times to save money. "

我的爷爷非常吝啬，为了省钱，一个茶包要反复使用好几次。

Illustration distinguished

distinguished verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/

区分，辨别

"The teacher distinguished the students' excellent essays from the others based on their insightful analysis. "

老师根据深刻的分析，将学生们优秀的作文和其他的区分开来。

Illustration flexibility

flexibility noun

/ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/ /ˌflɛksɪˈbɪləti/

灵活性，弹性，柔韧性

"The gymnast's flexibility allowed her to perform the difficult backbend easily. "

这位体操运动员的柔韧性让她能轻松完成高难度的后弯动作。

Illustration circumstances

circumstances noun

/ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)nsɪz/ /ˈsɝkəmstænsɪz/

情况，情形，状况

""Because of unforeseen circumstances, the school trip was cancelled." "

由于一些无法预料的情况，学校的旅行取消了。

Illustration penetrating

penetrating verb

/ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪtɪŋ/

穿透，刺穿。

"Light penetrates darkness."

光芒穿透黑暗。

Illustration circumscribed

circumscribed verb

/ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/ /ˌsɜːkəmˈskraɪbd/

环绕，包围.

"The teacher circumscribed the problem area on the whiteboard to help the students focus. "

老师在白板上把问题区域圈了起来，帮助学生们集中注意力。

Illustration scrutinizing

scrutinizing verb

/ˈskruːtəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈskruːtn̩ˌaɪzɪŋ/

仔细检查，细查。

"to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals"

仔细检查个人的行为或动机，以找出隐藏的问题。

Illustration restrictive

restrictive adjective

/rɪˈstrɪktɪv/ /rəˈstrɪktɪv/

限制性的，约束性的

"The school's new dress code is very restrictive, allowing only navy blue or white shirts. "

学校新的着装规定非常限制性，只允许穿深蓝色或白色的衬衫。