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āi
ugh
唉,你怎么把这件事给忘了?
āi, nǐ zěn me bǎ zhè jiàn shì gěi wàng le?
Well, why did you forget this?
àihù
protect, cherish
我们要爱护学校里的花草树木。
wǒ men yào ài hù xué xiào lǐ de huā cǎo shù mù.
We must protect the plants and flowers in the school.
àixī
to cherish
我们应当爱惜身边的公共设施,共同维护优美环境。
wǒ men yīng dāng ài xī shēn biān de gōng gòng shè shī, gòng tóng wéi hù yōu měi huán jìng.
We should appreciate the surrounding public works and work together to maintain a beautiful environment.
àixīn
love
这些孩子非常需要爱心和关心。
zhè xiē hái zi fēi cháng xū yào ài xīn hé guān xīn.
These children really need love and care.
ānwèi
comfort
别难过了,我来安慰安慰你。
bié nán guò le, wǒ lái ān wèi ān wèi nǐ.
Don't be sad anymore, let me comfort you.
ānzhuāng
install, set up, assemble
我们在家里安装了一台新空调。
wǒ men zài jiā lǐ ān zhuāng le yī tái xīn kōng tiáo.
We have installed a new air conditioner at home.
àn
bank
小船很快就靠岸了。
xiǎo chuán hěn kuài jiù kào àn le.
The small boat quickly reached the shore.
àn
dark, dim
走到半路,天色暗了下来。
zǒu dào bàn lù, tiān sè àn le xià lái.
Halfway there, it gradually got dark.
bǎwò
hold firmly
你要好好把握这次工作机会。
nǐ yào hǎo hǎo bǎ wò zhè cì gōng zuò jī huì.
You must firmly grasp this job opportunity.
bǎi
arrange, display
餐桌上摆放着精美的盘子和茶具。
cān zhuō shàng bǎi fàng zhe jīng měi de pán zi hé chá jù.
On the dining table are displayed delicate plates and a tea set.
bānzhǔrèn
homeroom teacher; head teacher
我们的班主任对学生很负责。
wǒ men de bān zhǔ rèn duì xué shēng hěn fù zé.
Our homeroom teacher is very responsible for the students.
bànlǐ
handle, process
我的出国手续已经办理好了。
wǒ de chū guó shǒu xù yǐ jīng bàn lǐ hǎo le.
My procedure for going abroad has been completed.
bàngwǎn
Evening
傍晚的风吹着很舒服。
bàng wǎn de fēng chuī zhe hěn shū fú.
The wind at dusk blows very pleasantly.
bāoguǒ
parcel
请把这个包裹转交给李老师。
qǐng bǎ zhè ge bāo guǒ zhuǎn jiāo gěi lǐ lǎo shī.
Please deliver this package to Teacher Lý.
bāohán
contain, imply
这首诗歌包含了深厚的情感。
zhè shǒu shī gē bāo hán le shēn hòu de qíng gǎn.
This poem contains deep emotions.
bāokuò
include, consist of
这次旅行的费用包括了往返机票和酒店。
zhè cì lǚ xíng de fèi yòng bāo kuò le wǎng fǎn jī piào hé jiǔ diàn.
The cost of this trip includes round-trip airfare and the hotel.
báo
thin
我觉得这个床垫有点儿薄。
wǒ jué de zhè ge chuáng diàn yǒu diǎn ér báo.
I find this mattress a bit thin.
bǎobèi
darling, baby
那不是这个小宝贝的错处。
nà bú shì zhè ge xiǎo bǎo bèi de cuò chǔ.
That is not this child's fault.
bǎoguì
precious
时间是非常宝贵的,我们应当珍惜每一分。
shí jiān shì fēi cháng bǎo guì de, wǒ men yīng dāng zhēn xī měi yī fēn.
Time is extremely precious, we should cherish every minute.
bǎochí
maintain, upkeep
阅读室里大家应该保持安静。
yuè dú shì lǐ dà jiā yīng gāi bǎo chí ān jìng.
In the reading room, everyone should keep order.
bǎocún
conserve, preserve
妈妈还保存着我小时候穿过的衣服 。
mā mā hái bǎo cún zhe wǒ xiǎo shí hòu chuān guò de yī fú.
My mother still keeps my clothes from when I was little.
bǎoliú
reserve, keep
我保留着她全部的信。
wǒ bǎo liú zhe tā quán bù de xìn.
I keep all of her letters.
bǎoxiǎn
insurance
反正出了事可按保险索赔。
fǎn zhèng chū liǎo shì kě àn bǎo xiǎn suǒ péi.
Anyway, if something happens, there is insurance compensation.
bàodào
news bulletin, news article
今天的新闻报道了这起事件。
jīn tiān de xīn wén bào dào le zhè qǐ shì jiàn.
Today's news reported on this incident.
bàogào
report
你应该把事情的经过向领导报告。
nǐ yīng gāi bǎ shì qíng de jīng guò xiàng lǐng dǎo bào gào.
You should report what happened to the leader.
bēiguān
pessimistic
这种特色风格在同类产品中显得十分悲观,深受消费者青睐。
zhè zhǒng tè sè fēng gé zài tóng lèi chǎn pǐn zhōng xiǎn de shí fēn bēi guān, shēn shòu xiāo fèi zhě qīng lài.
This typical design seems very pessimistic compared to similar products and is popular with consumers.
bèi
carry, lift; carry on the shoulder, carry
我背着书包去学校。
wǒ bèi zhe shū bāo qù xué xiào.
I carry my bag to school.
bèijǐng
background, backdrop
这幅画的背景是一片森林。
zhè fú huà de bèi jǐng shì yī piàn sēn lín.
The setting of this painting is a dense forest.
bèizi
quilt; blanket; comforter
今天天气好,妈妈在晒被子。
jīn tiān tiān qì hǎo, mā mā zài shài bèi zi.
The weather is nice today, mom is airing the blanket.
běnkē
regular department
只有少数本科生会继续从事学术工作。
zhǐ yǒu shǎo shù běn kē shēng huì jì xù cóng shì xué shù gōng zuò.
Only a few full-time students continue to participate in academic work.
běnlǐng
courage, ability
他有很多实用的工作本领。
tā yǒu hěn duō shí yòng de gōng zuò běn lǐng.
He has a lot of courage and practical work skills.
běnzhì
essence
我们要看清事物的本质。
wǒ men yào kàn qīng shì wù de běn zhì.
We need to clearly see the nature of things.
bǐlì
ratio, score
男女学生的比例很均衡。
nán nǚ xué shēng de bǐ lì hěn jūn héng.
The ratio of male to female students is very balanced.
bǐcǐ
each other
朋友之间应该彼此信任。
péng yǒu zhī jiān yīng gāi bǐ cǐ xìn rèn.
Among friends, one should trust each other.
bìjìng
after all
他毕竟年纪还小,别怪他。
tā bì jìng nián jì hái xiǎo, bié guài tā.
After all, it is still young, don't blame it.
bìmiǎn
avoid, evade, prevent
这件事情是难以避免的。
zhè jiàn shì qíng shì nán yǐ bì miǎn de.
This problem is unavoidable.
bìrán
of course, anyway
那是这个决定的必然后果。
nà shì zhè ge jué dìng de bì rán hòu guǒ.
This is the inevitable consequence of this decision.
bìxū
essential; indispensable
水和空气是生命的必需品。
shuǐ hé kōng qì shì shēng mìng de bì xū pǐn.
Water and air are necessities of life.
bìyào
necessary, indispensable
她从来就没有出去工作的必要。
tā cóng lái jiù méi yǒu chū qù gōng zuò de bì yào.
She never really needs to go out to work.
biānjí
edit
我花了两小时编辑这篇稿件。
wǒ huā le liǎng xiǎo shí biān jí zhè piān gǎo jiàn.
I spent two hours editing this draft.
biānpào
firecracker
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代鞭炮研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài biān pào yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This cutting-edge discovery provides valuable primary material for further research on modern artillery.
biàn
then
他吃完晚饭便出门散步了。
tā chī wán wǎn fàn biàn chū mén sàn bù le.
He went for a walk right after finishing dinner.
biànlùn
reason, argue
小明没有心思继续辩论下去了。
xiǎo míng méi yǒu xīn sī jì xù biàn lùn xià qù le.
Little Minh was not in the mood to continue arguing anymore.
biāodiǎn
punctuation; punctuation mark
写文章时要注意使用标点。
xiě wén zhāng shí yào zhù yì shǐ yòng biāo diǎn.
When writing, it is necessary to pay attention to using punctuation marks.
biāozhì
criteria, sign
难道你没有看见限速的标志吗?
nán dào nǐ méi yǒu kàn jiàn xiàn sù de biāo zhì ma?
Could it be that you didn't see the speed limit sign?
biǎodá
express, show, voice
这首诗表达了他对家人的想念。
zhè shǒu shī biǎo dá le tā duì jiā rén de xiǎng niàn.
This poem expresses his longing and affection for his family.
biǎomiàn
outside, outer side
你不能只看事情的表面。
nǐ bù néng zhǐ kàn shì qíng de biǎo miàn.
You cannot just look at the surface of the problem.
biǎomíng
indicate, prove
他的行动表明他是一个可靠的人。
tā de xíng dòng biǎo míng tā shì yí gè kě kào de rén.
His actions prove that he is a trustworthy person.
biǎoqíng
emotion
他的表情一点儿也没有变化。
tā de biǎo qíng yì diǎn ér yě méi yǒu biàn huà.
His feelings have not changed at all.
biǎoxiàn
manifestation
他在工作中的表现很好。
tā zài gōng zuò zhōng de biǎo xiàn hěn hǎo.
His performance at work is very good.
bǐng
third; third the ten Heavenly Stems
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代丙研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài bǐng yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This pioneering exploration provides valuable primary material for further study of modern B research.
bìngdú
virus
这台电脑中了新型病毒。
zhè tái diàn nǎo zhōng le xīn xíng bìng dú.
This computer is infected with the latest generation virus.
bōli
Glass
窗户玻璃擦得干干净净。
chuāng hù bō lí cā dé gān gān jìng jìng.
The glass window has been thoroughly cleaned.
bówùguǎn
Museum
这个博物馆星期一闭馆。
zhè ge bó wù guǎn xīng qī yī bì guǎn.
This museum is closed on Mondays.
bózi
neck
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代脖子研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài bó zi yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This cutting-edge research provides valuable first-hand data to further deepen modern paleoresearch.
búbì
unnecessary, not required
这点小事你完全不必担心。
zhè diǎn xiǎo shì nǐ wán quán bù bì dān xīn.
You absolutely don't need to worry about this trivial matter.
búdàn
not only..., not just...
她不但漂亮,而且很善良。
tā bù dàn piào liàng, ér qiě hěn shàn liáng.
She is not only beautiful but also very kind.
búduàn
continuously, constantly
我们要不断学习新的知识。
wǒ men yào bù duàn xué xí xīn de zhī shí.
We must continuously learn new knowledge.
bǔchōng
supplement
你还有什么内容需要补充的吗?
nǐ hái yǒu shén me nèi róng xū yào bǔ chōng de ma?
Do you have any other content that needs to be added?
bù
shoulder, bear
我买了一块布。
wǒ mǎi le yī kuài bù.
I bought a piece of fabric.
bù'ān
uneasy, unsettled
听了这消息我心里很不安。
tīng le zhè xiāo xī wǒ xīn lǐ hěn bù ān.
After hearing this news, I felt very uneasy.
bùmiǎn
unavoidable
初次登台,他心中不免紧张。
chū cì dēng tái, tā xīn zhōng bù miǎn jǐn zhāng.
The first time on stage, he couldn't help but feel nervous.
bùrán
otherwise, if not
快走吧,不然,就要迟到了。
kuài zǒu ba, bù rán, jiù yào chí dào le.
Hurry up, or you'll be late.
bùrú
not as good as, maybe
不如我们明天去看电影吧。
bù rú wǒ men míng tiān qù kàn diàn yǐng ba.
How about we go watch a movie tomorrow?
bùzú
insufficient
我们的经验还明显不足。
wǒ men de jīng yàn hái míng xiǎn bù zú.
Our experience is still clearly insufficient.
bùmén
sector, subject, department
此事你必须向管理部门说清。
cǐ shì nǐ bì xū xiàng guǎn lǐ bù mén shuō qīng.
You must clearly explain this matter to the management department.
bùzhòu
step
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代步骤研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài bù zhòu yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This cutting-edge exploration provides valuable primary material to further deepen the study of modern steps.
cáichǎn
property, wealth
我爸爸死后他继承了财产。
wǒ bà bà sǐ hòu tā jì chéng le cái chǎn.
After my father passed away, I inherited his property.
cǎi
step on
对不起,我不小心踩到了你的脚。
duì bù qǐ, wǒ bù xiǎo xīn cǎi dào le nǐ de jiǎo.
Sorry, I accidentally stepped on your foot.
cǎifǎng
interview
你知道我为什么想采访你吗?
nǐ zhī dào wǒ wèi shén me xiǎng cǎi fǎng nǐ ma?
Do you know why I want to interview you?
cǎiqǔ
apply, choose to implement
学校采取了新的安全管理措施。
xué xiào cǎi qǔ le xīn de ān quán guǎn lǐ cuò shī.
The school has implemented new safety management measures.
cǎihóng
rainbow
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代彩虹研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài cǎi hóng yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This pioneering discovery provided valuable factual material to further deepen modern research on rainbows.
cānkǎo
reference
作者写这本书,参考了几十种书刊。
zuò zhě xiě zhè běn shū, cān kǎo le jǐ shí zhǒng shū kān.
To write that book, the author had to consult more than a dozen types of books and newspapers.
cānyù
attend, participate
他参与了一场激烈的争论。
tā cān yù le yī cháng jī liè de zhēng lùn.
He attended a heated debate.
cánjí
A disability
他虽然身体残疾,但意志坚强。
tā suī rán shēn tǐ cán jí, dàn yì zhì jiān qiáng.
Although his body is disabled, his will is very strong.
cánkuì
ashamed
这种特色风格在同类产品中显得十分惭愧,深受消费者青睐。
zhè zhǒng tè sè fēng gé zài tóng lèi chǎn pǐn zhōng xiǎn de shí fēn cán kuì, shēn shòu xiāo fèi zhě qīng lài.
This characteristic style in similar products looks very shameful, loved by consumers.
cāochǎng
training ground, practice field
老师叫孩子们到操场上去活动活动。
lǎo shī jiào hái zi men dào cāo chǎng shàng qù huó dòng huó dòng.
The teacher called the students out to the exercise field.
cāoxīn
to worry
听到这个消息后,他内心充满了难以言表的操心。
tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xī hòu, tā nèi xīn chōng mǎn le nán yǐ yán biǎo de cāo xīn.
After hearing this news, his heart was filled with indescribable anxiety.
cè
book (measure word)
这套漫画一共出版了五册。
zhè tào màn huà yī gòng chū bǎn le wǔ cè.
This comic series has a total of five volumes published.
cèyàn
v. to test; n. test
在日常业务推进过程中,团队成员密切配合,认真测验各项工作要求。
zài rì cháng yè wù tuī jìn guò chéng zhōng, tuán duì chéng yuán mì qiè pèi hé, rèn zhēn cè yàn gè xiàng gōng zuò yāo qiú.
During daily business development, team members collaborate closely and thoroughly evaluate all job requirements.
céngjīng
each, various
这个地方我们曾经来玩过。
zhè ge dì fāng wǒ men céng jīng lái wán guò.
We have been here to play before.
chā
insert
请把钥匙插进钥匙孔里。
qǐng bǎ yào shi chā jìn yào shi kǒng lǐ.
Please insert the key into the lock.
chābié
difference
两者之间的质量差别不大。
liǎng zhě zhī jiān de zhì liàng chā bié bù dà.
The quality difference between the two sides is not large.
chāzi
Fork
吃西餐通常用刀和叉子。
chī xī cān tōng cháng yòng dāo hé chā zi.
Eating Western food usually involves using a knife and fork.
chāi
Remove
快把你的生日礼物拆开吧。
kuài bǎ nǐ de shēng rì lǐ wù chāi kāi ba.
Open your birthday present right now.
chǎnpǐn
product
产品出厂都要经过检查。
chǎn pǐn chū chǎng dōu yào jīng guò jiǎn chá.
Products that want to be shipped must go through the inspection process.
chǎnshēng
arise, emerge, appear
同学之间容易产生矛盾。
tóng xué zhī jiān róng yì chǎn shēng máo dùn.
The girls study with each other to cause conflict.
chángtú
long distance
我不能胜任这样的长途旅行。
wǒ bù néng shèng rèn zhè yàng de cháng tú lǚ xíng.
I can't stand this form of long-distance travel.
chángshí
basic knowledge
你难道一点儿常识也没有吗?
nǐ nán dào yì diǎn ér cháng shí yě méi yǒu ma?
Could it be that you don't have even a little basic knowledge?
chāo
copy
把这一页抄到你的笔记本上。
bǎ zhè yī yè chāo dào nǐ de bǐ jì běn shàng.
Copy this page into your notebook.
cháo
towards; facing
这间房子的窗户朝南。
zhè jiān fáng zi de chuāng hù cháo nán.
The window of this room faces south.
cháodài
dynasty
这项工程必须在规定的朝代内顺利竣工。
zhè xiàng gōng chéng bì xū zài guī dìng de cháo dài nèi shùn lì jùn gōng.
This project must be completed smoothly within the prescribed dynasty.
chǎo
fry
妈妈炒的西红柿炒鸡蛋特别香。
mā mā chǎo de xī hóng shì chǎo jī dàn tè bié xiāng.
The scrambled eggs with tomatoes my mom makes smell so fragrant.
chǎojià
quarrel, argue
前几天我和朋友吵了架。
qián jǐ tiān wǒ hé péng yǒu chǎo le jià.
The day before yesterday I had a fight with my friend.
chēkù
garage
他把车停在地下车库里。
tā bǎ chē tíng zài dì xià chē kù lǐ.
He parked the car in the garage in the basement.
chēxiāng
railroad car; carriage a train
随着交通网络的完善,当地的车厢条件得到了显著改善。
suí zhe jiāo tōng wǎng luò de wán shàn, dāng dì de chē xiāng tiáo jiàn dé dào le xiǎn zhù gǎi shàn.
Along with the improvement of the transportation network, local vehicle compartment conditions have improved significantly.
chèdǐ
thorough, radical
我们要彻底改变旧作风。
wǒ men yào chè dǐ gǎi biàn jiù zuò fēng.
We need to completely change the old working style.
chénmò
silent, quiet
他沉默了一会儿又继续说下去。
tā chén mò le yī huì er yòu jì xù shuō xià qù.
He was silent for a moment, then continued speaking.
chèn
taking advantage
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代趁研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài chèn yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This exploration of the frontier provides valuable first-hand data to further deepen modern research.
chēng
call; say; name; commend; weigh
请帮我称一下这些苹果多重。
qǐng bāng wǒ chēng yī xià zhè xiē píng guǒ duō zhòng.
Please help me weigh these apples to see how much they weigh.
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