【例】It is a mistake to attach too much significance to these fluctuations. 过分重视这些涨落变动是错误的。
Nuclear developments have given a new significance to minerals which were but poorly regarded. 原子能的发给予过去不大受重视的矿物以新的含义。
【扩展】significant adj. ①有含义的,意味深长的
e.g: a significant wink 意味深长的一眨眼
a historically significant meeting 一交具有历史意义的会议
②表示的(of )e.g: Smiles are significant of pleasure. 微笑是表示愉快的 His actions were more significant of his real purpose than were his words. 他的行动比他的言词更能说明他的真实目的。
③重要的,重大意义的 e.g : a significant piece of legislation 一项重要立法A little man may be a very significant. 小人物有时可以起非常重要的作用。
④ 相当数量的;不可忽略的,值得注意的
e.g: a significant increase in crime 不可忽略的犯罪活动的增加
197. subsequent adj. 随后的,后来的;接下去的,连续的【同】subsequential
【例】The story will be continued in subsequent issues of the magazine.小说将继续在以后的几期杂志上连载。
This incident was not without importance in the subsequent development of events. 这一事件对以后的事态发展不无影响。
【扩展】subsequence n. 随后;随后发生的事
198. virtue n. ①正直的品行,品德,美德 ②优点,长处
【搭配】by virtue of 借助,凭借;因为,由于 ; make a virtue of necessity 不得已而为之; a man of high virtue 品德高尚的人
【例】The school had its drawbacks and it had its virtues.
Among her many virtues are loyalty, courage, and truthfulness. 她有许多美德,如忠诚、勇敢、率真。
Virtue is its own reward. 《谚》有德就有报
【扩展】virtueless adj. 缺乏道德的;没有长处的
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