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redominant[pri'dɑ:min?nt]a。 主要的;占优势的;盛行的
例句 1。 The archaeological evidence clearly indicates; however; that Teotiluacan was the center that did arise as the predominant force in the area by the first century A。D。 然而,考古学证据清晰指出Teotiluacan是公元1世纪主要力量崛起的中心。
2。 Dark blue is the predominant color in the prince's room。 深蓝色是王子房间的主色。
同义 dominant; principal(a。 主要的)
要点 predominant最常用的含义是“主要的”。当作为“显著的”含义讲时可以用remarkable来替代使用。
presumably[pri'zu:m?bli]ad。 据推测,大概,可能
例句 The ancient Maya were presumably more experienced and did better; but nevertheless they also must have faced risks of crop failures from droughts and hurricanes。 古玛雅人可能更有经验、更为出色,但是他们也肯定需要面对由干旱和飓风带来的农作物歉收的风险。
要点 presumably表示一种推测,是一种不确定的语气。
previous['pri:vi?s]a。 先的,在前的
例句 1。 If spring temperatures are high for too long; then all the snowfall from the previous winter will melt。 如果春天高温持续很长一段时间,那么在之前一个冬天存留的积雪就会融化。
2。 A library notice was sent to him at his previous address。 图书馆给他的通知被寄到了他以前的地址。
previously['pri:vi?sli]ad。 以前,先前
例句 1。 Indium had previously been allocated an atomic mass between those of arsenic and selenium。 以前,铟元素的原子质量被排在砷和硒之间。
2。 Steamboats were not only faster but also transported upriver freight for about one tenth of what it had previously cost on hand…propelled keelboats。 汽船不仅更快,它往上游运输货物的成本大约是之前的手摇船的十分之一。
要点 previously常出现在阅读考题的选项中,用于考查对先前文章内容的了解。看到这样的单词时要准确及时地定位信息。
primarily[prai'mer?li]ad。 主要地;首先
例句 In a microwave oven; radiation penetrates food and is then absorbed primarily by water molecules; causing heat to spread through the food。 在微波炉中,热辐射穿透食物,主要被水分子吸收,使高温在食物中扩散。
要点 primarily经常会在阅读考题中出现,比如:The author includes the information that“surplus was not a result of domestic craft production b
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