新视野大学英语(第三版)读写教程第二册课文词汇(7)

moreover

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(fml.) in addition — used to introduce information that adds to or supports what has previously been said 而且；再者；此外

Moreover, they become more concerned about their health as they grow older. 此外，随着年龄的增长，他们更加关注自己的健康。

evidently

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used for saying that sth. is obviously true 明显地；显然

She should have been here two hours ago, so she‘s evidently decided not to come after all. 她两小时以前就应该到这儿了，所以她显然决定不来了。

Although Miss Smith was evidently not very well, she continued working throughout the summer. 虽然史密斯小姐身体很明显不适，可是她还是坚持工作了一个夏天。exposure

n.

1 [sing., U] the chance to experience new ideas, ways of life, etc. 接触；体验

Exposure to a second language should take place in elementary school. 孩子们应该从小学就开始接触第二语言。

For as yet unknown reasons, I had come through five years of exposure to a fatal virus without being infected. 由于某种未知的原因，我与一种致命的病毒接触了五年却相安无事，没被感染。

2 [U] when sb. is in a situation where they are not protected from sth. dangerous or unpleasant 暴露

The doctor told Penny that too much exposure to the sun is bad for the skin and may cause cancer. 医生对彭妮说在太阳底下晒太久对皮肤有害，可能会致癌。

adequate

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enough in quantity or of a good enough quality for a particular purpose 足够的；充分的；合乎需要的

People accused the governor of failing to take adequate measures which could have prevented the disaster. 人们指责该州长对本来可以避免的灾难没有采取充分的措施。