Day 142
pout [paUt] v. (惱怒或性感地) 噘嘴
My little brother pouts to get his way.
He pouted angrily.
Her lips pouted invitingly. // models pouting their lips for the camera
n.
Her lips were set in a pout of annoyance.
al.li.ance [D'la0Dns] n. 聯盟
The two nations formed an alliance to make peace between them.
to form /make an alliance // an alliance between the political parties
The alliance between the United States and Britain is strong and has lasted
through several wars.
The two companies have formed a strategic alliance.
an alliance between the two parties
allied ['$la0d ; D'la0d] adj. 1. 結盟的；聯盟的
The two leaders were closely allied during the Gulf War.
allied nations // Italy joined the war on the Allied side in 1915.
allied forces /troops 盟軍
2. 有關聯的
two families allied by marriage ( = joined )
chemistry and allied subjects
offset [}Cf`sGt] v. 抵銷；補償；彌補 [ offset — offset — offset ]
Prices have risen in order to offset the increased cost of materials.
His bad behavior is offset by his hard work.
The cost of the flight was offset by the cheapness of the hotel.
Gains in one area offset losses in another.
aggression [D}grGNDn] n. 攻擊性；侵略
You need to control your aggression.
He committed an act of aggression by walking up to the man and hitting him.
His voice was loud and full of aggression.
【字首ag- (朝向) ； 字根gress- (邁步；走) ；
字尾-ion (-----的動作或狀態)】
ag.gres.sive [D}grGs0v] adj. 1. 攻擊性的；侵略性的ready to attack or fight others
The taxis have features that protect drivers from aggressive passengers.
He is so aggressive that others avoid him. 96指
That dog always barks at strangers; he’s very aggressive. 100學
Girls are usually less aggressive than boys.
2. 積極的；進取的 active; energetic
We need an aggressive leader. // an aggressive election strategy
Our company has several aggressive salespeople.
Their plan for raising money is very aggressive: they plan to call and email
every one in the neighborhood.
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