Unit 3A Valentine Story Absorb as in to immerse to hold the attention of chatting on the phone doesn't absorb me so much that I can't do something else at the same time Synonyms Similar Words immerse interest occupy intrigue attract involve fascinate engage grip busy engross enthral distract enwrap catch up enthrall enchant bemuse Immerse to become or make somebody completely involved in something She immersed herselfin her work. Clare and Philwere immersed in conversation in the corner Occupy to fill your time or keep you busy doing something a game that will occupy the kids for hours Problems at work continued to occupy his mind for some time. She occupied herselfwith routine office tasks. Intrigue to make somebody very interested and want to know more about something
1 Unit 3 A Valentine Story Absorb Immerse to become or make somebody completely involved in something She immersed herself in her work. Clare and Phil were immersed in conversation in the corner. Occupy to fill your time or keep you busy doing something a game that will occupy the kids for hours Problems at work continued to occupy his mind for some time. She occupied herself with routine office tasks. Intrigue to make somebody very interested and want to know more about something
The idea intrigued her You've really intrigued me-tell me more! There was something about him that intriqued her. It intriguesme that no one appears to have thought ofthis before. Delicate as in elegant having qualities that appeal to a refined taste delicate perfumes that only a connoisseur of scents would appr Synonyms Similar Words elegant exquisite rare fine select special dainty exceptional excellent exclusive choice wonderful outstanding premium recherche classic fancy great superb better fabulous high-grade marvellous marvelous 2
2 The idea intrigued her. You've really intrigued me—tell me more! There was something about him that intrigued her. It intrigues me that no one appears to have thought of this before. Delicate
Hesitate as in to falter to show uncertainty about the right course of action I didn't hesitate to tell them that what they were doing was wrong and that I wanted no part of it Synonyms Similar Words Relevance■ falter wait scruple vacillate pause waver dither hang back debate halt wabble stagger sway linger shilly-shally Falter to lose strength or purpose and stop,or almost stop The dinner party conversation faltered for a moment. 晚宴上的谈话一度中断。 Her friends never faltered in their beliefin her. 她的丽友们从未动摇过对她的信念。 to speak in a way that shows that you are not confident His voice faltered as he began his speech. 他开始讲活时声音有些震科 Scruple 1)not scrupleto do something(formal) to not care that something you do is morally wrong or likely to have bad results: He wouldn't scruple to cheat his own mother if there was money in it for him
3 Hesitate Falter to lose strength or purpose and stop, or almost stop The dinner party conversation faltered for a moment. 晚宴上的谈话一度中断。 Her friends never faltered in their belief in her. 她的朋友们从未动摇过对她的信念。 to speak in a way that shows that you are not confident His voice faltered as he began his speech. 他开始讲话时声音有些颤抖 Scruple 1）not scruple to do something (formal) to not care that something you do is morally wrong or likely to have bad results: He wouldn't scruple to cheat his own mother if there was money in it for him
只要有钱，他不惜欺骗自己的母亲。 2)a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think may be morally wrong He had no scruples about spying on her.他毫无顾忌地监视她 She is totally without scruple.她完全没有顾忌。 Vacillate to keep changing your opinion or thoughts about something,especially in a way that annoys other people synonym waver The country's leaders are still vacillating between confrontation and compromise. Waver 1)waver (between A and B)|waver(on/over something) to hesitate and be unable to make a decision or choice synonym hesitate She's wavering between buying a house in the city or moving away. 2)to be or become weak or unsteady She never wavered in her determination to succeed. Dither to hesitate about what to do because you are unable to decide Stop dithering and get on with it. She was dithering over what to wear 4
4 只要有钱，他不惜欺骗自己的母亲。 2）a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think may be morally wrong He had no scruples about spying on her. 他毫无顾忌地监视她 She is totally without scruple. 她完全没有顾忌。 Vacillate to keep changing your opinion or thoughts about something, especially in a way that annoys other people synonym waver The country’s leaders are still vacillating between confrontation and compromise. Waver 1) waver (between A and B) | waver (on/over something) to hesitate and be unable to make a decision or choice synonym hesitate She's wavering between buying a house in the city or moving away. 2) to be or become weak or unsteady She never wavered in her determination to succeed. Dither to hesitate about what to do because you are unable to decide Stop dithering and get on with it. She was dithering over what to wear
Locate as in to find to come upon after searching,study,or effort we were finally able to locate the missing cat,who had been sleeping in the closet the whole time Synonyms Similar Words Relevance■ find discover learn get ascertain detect determine find out track(down) run down turn up hit(on or upon) dig out dig up scout(up) Reflect as in to comment to make a statement of one's opinion reflected on the huge influence that the electronic media have on our national elections Synonyms Similar Words comment remark note observe say opine allow commentate weigh in editorialize speak state
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Split as in to divide to set or force apart split logs for the winter's supply of wood Synonyms Similar Words Relevance■■ divide separate disconnect sever resolve divorce pull part isolate dissociate disassociate disunite decouple detach ramify Whichever as in whatever any one or ones out of a group We can go on Tuesday or Friday,whichever you prefer. You may leave at 4:00 or when you've finished the job,whichever comes first. Synonyms Similar Words Relevance■r whatever anything what all whatnot 6
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Broaden as in to widen to increase the width,breadth,or scope of They decided to broaden the road by adding an additional lane. You'll find if you broaden your horizons that there are many right paths to choose. Synonyms Similar Words Relevance■m widen expand enhance extend strengthen augment lengthen enlarge consolidate deepen elongate reinforce Disappointment as in frustration the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met we felt keen disappointment when our offer on the house was rejected Synonyms Similar Words Relevance■n frustration dismay dissatisfaction sadness letdown sorrow displeasure discontent disillusionment discontentment distress unhappiness disenchantment dejection disgruntlement melancholy chagrin oppression
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Grateful as in thankful feeling or expressing gratitude she was grateful for her neighbor's help after she broke her foot Synonyms Similar Words Relevance■m thankful appreciative glad indebted obliged thanking appreciatory delighted beholden pleased contented satisfied gratified tickled Indebted 1)grateful because of help given感激的 We're deeply indebted to you for your help.我们对你的帮助非常感。 2)owing money负债的 The company is heavily indebted.这家公司债台高筑。 Obliged 1)(be)much obliged formal(formal)非常感谢，感激不尽，不胜感激 "Here's the information you requested.""Oh,(I'm)much obliged(to you)." “这是您要的资料。”“哦，非常感潮。” 2)be obliged if(formal)如将不胜感激 used to ask someone politely to do something 8
8 Grateful Indebted 1) grateful because of help given 感激的 We're deeply indebted to you for your help. 我们对你的帮助非常感激。 2) owing money 负债的 The company is heavily indebted. 这家公司债台高筑。 Obliged 1) (be) much obliged formal (formal)非常感谢，感激不尽，不胜感激 "Here's the information you requested." "Oh, (I'm) much obliged (to you)." “这是您要的资料。”“哦，非常感谢。” 2) be obliged if (formal) 如.将不胜感激 used to ask someone politely to do something
I'd be obliged ifyou would complete and return the form as soon as possible. 如能尽快填好并交回此表，部人将不胜感激。 3)be,feel,etc.obliged (to be forced to do something or feel that you must do something被迫做某事) She feels obligated to be nice to Jack because he's her boss. 她觉得必须对杰克殷勤些，因为他是自己的老板。 Beholden feeling you have a duty to someone because they have done something for you 受惠的；感激的；欠人情的 She wanted to be independent and beholden to no one. 她想独立，不想依赖任何人。 Tickled If something tickles you,you find it funny or it makes you happy.使开心，使高兴 old-fashioned I was tickled pink(=very happy)to hear thenews 听到这个消息，我高兴得不得了。 Identify
9 I'd be obliged if you would complete and return the form as soon as possible. 如能尽快填好并交回此表，鄙人将不胜感激。 3) be, feel, etc. obliged (to be forced to do something or feel that you must do something 被迫做某事 ) She feels obligated to be nice to Jack because he's her boss. 她觉得必须对杰克殷勤些，因为他是自己的老板。 Beholden feeling you have a duty to someone because they have done something for you 受惠的;感激的;欠人情的 She wanted to be independent and beholden to no one. 她想独立，不想依赖任何人。 Tickled If something tickles you, you find it funny or it makes you happy. 使开心，使高兴 old-fashioned I was tickled pink (= very happy) to hear the news. 听到这个消息，我高兴得不得了。 Identify
as in to distinguish to find out or establish the identity of sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator Synonyms Similar Words Relevance■ distinguish pinpoint find locate recognize determine diagnose investigate finger single(out) ID examine put one's finger on discover disclose check reveal inspect Margin 10
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