常見的英語同義詞50組(下)
the sign x denotes an unknown number.
a smile often denotes pleasure.
the sign "=" denotes that two things are equal.
connote: (more formal and technical) it refers to all the possible associations that are implied or suggested by a term. connote is closer in meaning to imply than suggest. signify: to be a sign of.
it suggests a simple literal meaning and stresses any aspect of conveyed understandings. sometimes the word is used especially to refer to the deepest import of an expression than to more obvious or superficial aspects高@考@資@源@網(wǎng)
he signified his agreement by nodding.
a fever usually signifies a disorder of the body.
symbolize: to represent by one or more symbols.
it suggests a rich cluster of abstract concepts that are invested in a word, gesture or object and stresses a deliberate compression of complex idea into a concrete token that stands for them.
the dove symbolizes peace.
the sign "+" symbolizes addition in arithmetic.
44.幫助
help: the general one. to supply whatever someone needs or do whatever might be useful to him.
assist: to co-operate with sb not taking an important part.
he assisted the doctor in the operation.
aid: (not followed infinitive) to help sb who is weak or is in
trouble who wanted very much by adding your work to his in order to do something.
the red cross often aids flood victims.
45.獲得,得到
get: the most general one.
obtain: (fml)it stresses the seeking out of something.
gain: to get gradually.
it indicates greater effort in the seeking process, forceful
seizure.
he gained the prize because of his good work.
acquire: to get for oneself by one's own work, skill action piece by piece little by little.
he acquired good knowledge of english by hard work.
attain: to manage to achieve, to succeed in arriving at.
he attained the position of minister.
procure: it implies maneuvering to process something and suggests involved,
contrived or even shady (unjust) dealings.
46.禮品,禮物
present: it shows a friendly and respectful attitude usu substantial things.
gift: it shows something which is given voluntarily given without
expectation of return or compensation.
47.愚蠢
silly: foolish or childish
a silly boy/story/fellow/question/mistake, silly remarks.
foolish: very silly or unwise