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/ ˏæpəˈreɪtəs; US -ˈrtəs; ˏæpəˋrætəs/ n [U, C] (rare pl ~es 复数作apparatus, 罕用) [Date: 1600-1700; Language: Latin; Origin: , past participle of apparare 'to prepare', from ad- 'to' + parare 'to prepare']
(a) t of instruments, etc ud esp in scientific experiments 仪器; 设备; 装置: laboratory apparatus 实验室设备. (b) equipment ud for doing sth, esp in gymnastics 器械（尤指体操的）: The vaulting hor is a difficult piece of apparatus to master. 鞍马是很难掌握的器械. * Firemen needed breathing apparatus to enter the burning hou. 消防队员需用呼吸器械才能进入燃烧着的房屋. =>Usage at machine 用法见 machine.
complex structure of an organization 机构; 机关; 组织: the whole apparatus of government 整个政府机构.
system of bodily organs 器官: the respiratory apparatus 呼吸器官.
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/ əˈpiːz; əˋpiz/ v [Tn] make (sb/sth) quiet or calm, usu by making concessions or by satisfying demands 使（某人[某事物]）安静或平息（通常为作出让步或满足要求）: appe
a sb's anger/hunger/curiosity 平息某人的怒气[使某人充饥/满足某人的好奇心].
> appeament n [U] act or policy of appeasing, esp by making concessions to a possible enemy in order to avoid war 平息的行动或政策（尤指为避免战争而对潜在的敌人作出让步）; 安抚; 姑息; 绥靖.
Appetent
Appliance / əˈplaɪəns; əˋplaɪəns/ n
instrument or device for a specific purpo 工具; 用具; 器具; 器械: a kitchen full of electrical appliances, eg a washing-machine, dish washer, liquidizer, etc 有各种电器用具的厨房（如洗衣机﹑ 洗碗机﹑）
Apportion / əˈpɔːʃn; əˋpɔrʃən/ v [Tn, Tn.pr, Dn.n] ~ sth (among/to sb) give sth as a share; allot sth 分配某事物; 分派某事物: I don't wish to apportion blame among you/to any of you. 我不愿意怪罪你们大家[你们任何人]. * He apportioned the members of the team their various tasks. 他已把各项任务分配给队员们omgyes. Cf 参看 portion v. > apportionment n [U].
Appositeyd是什么意思 / ˈæpəzɪt; ˋæpəzɪt/[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Latin; Origin: , past participle of apponere 'to put near', from ad- 'to' + ponere 'to put'] adj ~ (to sth) (of a remark, etc) very appropriate (for a purpo or an occasion)（指言辞等）适当的, 合适的, 恰当的 : an apposite comment, illustration, example, etc 恰当的评论﹑ 说明﹑ 例子等 * I found his speech wholly apposite to the current debate. 我认为他的讲话对当前的辩论是恰到好处的. > appositely adv. imfillappositeness n [U].
Apprehend ˏ/æprɪˈhend; ˏæprɪˋhɛnd/ 小学六年级英语上册期末试卷v [Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin; Origin: apprehendere 'to take hold of', from ad- 'to' + prehendere 'to ize']
[Tn] (fml 文) ize (sb); arrest 逮捕; 拘押: The thief was apprehended (by the police) in the act of stealing a car. 窃贼在偷汽车时当场被（警察）抓住. 横亘
[Tn, Tf] (dated or rhet 旧或修辞) grasp the meaning of (sb/sth); understand 领悟; 救护车英语理解: Do I apprehend you aright, ie Do you mean what I think you mean
Apprentice / əˈprentɪs; əˋprɛntɪs/ n [Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: aprentis, from aprendre 'to learn', from Latin apprehendere; APPREHEND]
person who has agreed to work for a skilled employer for a fixed period in return for being taught his trade or craft 学徒; 徒弟: [attrib 作定语] an apprentice plumber 见习铅管工人.
beginner or novice 生手; 新手.
> apprentice v [esp passive 尤用於被动语态: Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb (to sb) make sb work as an apprentice (for sb) 使某人（给某人）当学徒.
featureapprenticeship / -tɪʃɪp; -tɪˏʃɪp/ n (time of) being an apprentice 学徒身分（的期限）: rve an/one's apprenticeship with a carpenter 跟木匠当学徒.
Approximate / əˈprɔksɪmət; əˋprɑksəmət/ [Date: 1400-1500; Language: Late Latin; Origin: , past participle of approximare 'to come near to', from Latin ad- 'to' + proximare 'to come near']
adj almost correct or exact but not completely so 近乎正确或精确的; 大约的; 大概的: an a
pproximate price, figure, amount, etc 大约的价格﹑ 数字﹑ 数量等 * What is the approximate size of this room? 这间屋子大概有多大? > approximately adv: It cost approximately 300 I can't remember exactly. 价钱大约是300英镑--我记不清了.
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/ əˈprɔksɪmeɪt; əˋprɑksəˏmet/ v [Ipr] ~ to sth be almost the same as sth 与某事物几乎相同; 接近: Your story approximates to the facts we already know. 你所说的与我们已经了解的事实很接近.
> approximation / əˏprɔksɪˈmeɪʃn; əˏprɑksəˋmeʃən/ n
[C] amount or estimate that is not exactly right but nearly so 近乎准确的量或估计; 近似值: 3000 students each year would be an approximation. 每年3000名学生, 这是个大约的数字.
[U] process of being or getting near (in number, quality, etc) brandname概算; 近似法.
Aquatic
/ əˈkwtɪk; əˋkwætɪk/ adj [usu attrib 通常作定语]
(of plants, animals, etc) growing or living in or near water （指植物﹑ 动物等）生长於水中或水边的, 水生的: Many forms of aquatic life inhabit ponds. 有很多种水生动植物均栖居於池塘.
(of sports) taking place on or in water （指运动）水上的, 水中的: Swimming and water-skiing are both aquatic sports. 游泳和滑水都是水上运动.
Arcane/ɑːˈkeɪn; ɑrˋken/ [Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: arcanus 'cret', from arca; ARK] adj cret; mysterious 秘密的; 神秘的: arcane rituals, ceremonies, customs, etc 秘密的仪式﹑ 典礼﹑习俗等.
Ardent / ˈɑːdnt; ˋɑrdnt/[ Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: Latin, prent participle of ardere 'to burn'] adj full of ardour; enthusiastic 热心的最好的ui设计培训; 热情的: an ardent supporter of the local football team 本地足球队的球迷 * ardent in her admiration of the artist 她对那位艺术家的倾慕. > ardently adv.
Aristocrat / ˈærɪstəkræt; US əˈrɪst-; əˋrɪstəˏkræt/ n member of the aristocracy; nobleman
or noblewoman 贵族的成员; 贵族. Cf 参看 commoner.
> aristocratic / ˏærɪstəˈkrætɪk; US əˏrɪstə-; əˏrɪstəˋkrætɪk/ adj belonging to or typical of the aristocracy 贵族的; 贵族统治的; 有贵族气派的: an aristocratic name, family, bearing, life-style 贵族的名字﹑ 家庭﹑ 仪态﹑ 生活方式. aristocratically / -klɪ; -klɪ/ adv.
