investigate

v. 调查，调查研究

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Police are investigating possible links between the murders.

警察正在调查这些谋杀案之间是否存在关联。

Scientists are investigating the effects of diet on fightin cancer.

科学家正在研究饮食的抗癌作用。

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abnormal

adj. 反常的，异常的

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Abnormal levels of sugar in the blood.

血糖值不正常。

They thought his behaviour was abnormal.

他们认为他行为反常。

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helmet

n. 头盔

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climate

n. 气候；气氛

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the threat of global climate change.

全球气候变化的威胁。

the present political climate.

当前的政治气候。

We need to create a climate in which business can prosper.

我们需要创造一个有利于生意兴隆的环境气氛。

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term

n. 措辞；期限

vt. 把……称为

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a term of abuse.

咒骂用语。

‘Register’ is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language.

"语域"是一个术语，通常用以描述语言中用语的正式程度。

He faces a maximum * term of 25 years.

他面临25年的最高刑期。

At his age, he can hardly be termed a young man.

到了这个年纪，他称不上是年轻人了。

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terminal

adj. 晚期的；终点的

n. 终点；终端

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He has terminal lung cancer.

他患有晚期肺癌。

a terminal branch of a tree.

树顶枝条。

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terminate

v. 停止，（使）终止

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The agreement was terminated immediately.

那项协议立即被终止了。

Your contract of employmet terminates in December.

你的聘约十二月份到期。

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agreement

n. 协议；同意

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An agreement was finally reached between management and employees.

劳资双方终于达成了协议。

You'll have to get your parents' agreement if you want to go on the trip.

你要想去旅行就必须征得父母的同意。

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condition

n. 状况

vt. 训练，使习惯于

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to be in bad/good/excellent condition.

处于糟糕的/良好的/极佳的状态。

Patients can become conditioned to particular forms of treatment.

病人会习惯于某些治疗方式。

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particular

adj. 特定的；特别的；详细的

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There is one particular patient.I'd like you to see.

我想让你见一个病人。

We must pay particular attention to this point.

我们必须特别注意这一点。

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