The body quickly adjusts itself to changes in temperature 人体很快自行调节以适应气温变化 2.(to)change(sth by a small bit so that it will fit or be right for use; make regular 调整;校准;调准 ad just the focus of a camera 调整照相机的焦距 My eye glasses need adjustin 我的眼镜需要校准 Amaze I was amazed at/ by her calmness.她的镇静自若令我吃惊。 But be amazed"can also be followed by to-infin itive or that-clause. In these two cases we can not use any preposition We were amazed to hear that she passed the test without much difficulty.听说她轻 而易举地通过了考试,我们都很惊奇。 I was amazed that you were leaving.你要离开,我很吃惊。 If "be amazed"is complemented by a how-clause, use of the preposition"at"or"by is a choice You would be amazed(at/by) how difficult the job was.你要是知道那件任务有多 难,你会大吃一惊的。 In the above sentence, the preposition"at or"by" can be left out in written English Stress n. 1. demands or worry(resulting from mental or body problems, difficult situations, etc.) (由于精神、体力不适或困境等造成的)压力;忧虑;紧张 He suffered from great stress 他受到很大压力 the stresses and strains of modern life 现代生活的紧张和压力 2. special pushing or importance 强调;重视 He feels that there is not enough stress on drawing at the school 他认为学校对绘画重视不够。 vt. 1. give particular importance to; push 强调,重视 He stressed the need of careful planning 他强调要精心计划。 2. give force to(a word or word-part )when speaking 重读,读重音 The word"machine"is stressed on its second syllable. " machine 这个词第二个音节读重音。 vt. I try hard or repeatedly to persuade(sb) 力劝 He urged us to go 他力劝我们去 Don't give in now, she urgedThe body quickly adjusts itself to changes in temperature. 人体很快自行调节以适应气温变化。 2. (to) change (sth.) by a small bit so that it will fit or be right for use; make regular 调整；校准；调准 adjust the focus of a camera 调整照相机的焦距 My eye glasses need adjusting. 我的眼镜需要校准。 Amaze: I was amazed at / by her calmness. 她的镇静自若令我吃惊。 But "be amazed" can also be followed by to-infinitive or that-clause. In these two cases we can not use any preposition: We were amazed to hear that she passed the test without much difficulty. 听说她轻 而易举地通过了考试, 我们都很惊奇。 I was amazed that you were leaving. 你要离开, 我很吃惊。 If "be amazed" is complemented by a how-clause, use of the preposition "at" or "by" is a choice: You would be amazed (at / by) how difficult the job was. 你要是知道那件任务有多 难, 你会大吃一惊的。 In the above sentence, the preposition "at" or "by" can be left out in written English. Stress: n. 1. demands or worry (resulting from mental or body problems, difficult situations, etc.) （由于精神、体力不适或困境等造成的）压力；忧虑；紧张 He suffered from great stress. 他受到很大压力。 the stresses and strains of modern life 现代生活的紧张和压力 2. special pushing or importance 强调；重视 He feels that there is not enough stress on drawing at the school. 他认为学校对绘画重视不够。 vt. 1. give particular importance to; push 强调, 重视 He stressed the need of careful planning. 他强调要精心计划。 2. give force to (a word or word-part) when speaking 重读, 读重音 The word "machine" is stressed on its second syllable. "machine" 这个词第二个音节读重音。 Urge: vt. 1. try hard or repeatedly to persuade (sb.) 力劝 He urged us to go. 他力劝我们去。 "Don't give in now,"she urged