science
1 Science is the study of the nature and behaviour of natural things and the knowledge that we obtain about them.
2 A science is a particular branch of science such as physics, chemistry, or biology.
3 A science is the study of some aspect of human behaviour, for example sociology or anthropology.
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obtain
1 To obtain something means to get it or achieve it.
2 If a situation obtains, it exists.
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existent
You can describe something as existent when it exists.
= existing
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branch
1 The branches of a tree are the parts that grow out from its trunk and have leaves, flowers, or fruit growing on them.
2 A branch of a business or other organization is one of the offices, shops, or groups which belong to it and which are located in different places.
3 A branch of an organization such as the government or the police force is a department that has a particular function.
4 A branch of a subject is a part or type of it.
5 A branch of your family is a group of its members who are descended from one particular person.
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trunk
1 The trunk of a tree is the large main stem from which the branches grow.
2 A trunk is a large, strong case or box used for storing things or for taking on a journey.
3 An elephant's trunk is its very long nose that it uses to lift food and water to its mouth.
4 The trunk of a car is a covered space at the back or front in which you put luggage or other things.
5 Trunks are shorts that a man wears when he goes swimming.
= swimming trunks
6 Your trunk is the central part of your body, from your neck to your waist.
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journey
1 When you make a journey, you travel from one place to another.
2 You can refer to a person's experience of changing or developing from one state of mind to another as a journey.
3 If you journey somewhere, you travel there. = travel
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luggage
Luggage is the suitcases and bags that you take with you when travel.
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suitcase
A suitcase is a box or bag with a handle and a hard frame in which you carry your clothes when you are travelling.
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handle
1 A handle is a small round object or a lever that is attached to a door and is used for opening and closing it.
2 A handle is the part of an object such as a tool, bag, or cup that you hold in order to be able to pick up and use the object.
3 If you say that someone can handle a problem or situation, you mean that they have the ability to deal with it successfully.
= cope with
4 If you talk about the way that someone handles a problem or situation, you mention whether or not they are successful in achieving the result they want.
5 handle handles handling handled
6 When you handle something such as a weapon, vehicle, or animal, you use it or control it, especially by using your hands.
7 If something such as a vehicle handles well, it is easy to use or control.
8 When you handle something, you hold it or move it with your hands.
9 If you have a handle on a subject or problem, you have a way of approaching it that helps you to understand it or deal with it.
10 If you fly off the handle, you suddenly and completely lose your temper.
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attached
1 If you are attached to someone or something, you like them very much.
2 If someone is attached to an organization or group of people, they are working with them, often only for a short time.
3 If one organization or institution is attached to a larger organization, it is part of that organization and is controlled and run by it.
= linked with
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approach
1 When you approach something, you get closer to it.
= advance
2 An approach to a place is a road, path, or other route that leads to it.
3 If you approach someone about something, you speak to them about it for the first time, often making an offer or request.
4 When you approach a task, problem, or situation in a particular way, you deal with it or think about it in that way.
= tackle
5 Your approach to a task, problem, or situation is the way you deal with it or think about it.
6 As a future time or event approaches, it gradually gets nearer as time passes.
7 As you approach a future time or event, time passes so that you get gradually nearer to it.
8 If something approaches a particular level or state, it almost reaches that level or state.
= come close to
sunyuting1 发表于 >2004-6-8 20:31:27←
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[楼 主] | Posted:2004-12-22 01:16|
