intensity
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in∙ten∙sity / inˈtensəti /
◙ noun (pl. -ies)
1. [U, sing.] the state or quality of being intense
• 强烈；紧张；剧烈:
»intensity of light / sound / colour
光/声音/色彩的强度
»intensity of feeling / concentration / relief
感情的强烈；高度精神集中；大为宽慰
»He was watching her with an intensity that was unnerving.
他用一种令她心慌的专注神情看着她。
»The storm resumed with even greater intensity.
风暴更猛烈地再度肆虐。
2. [U, C] (technical 术语) the strength of sth, for example light, that can be measured
• 强度；烈度:
»varying intensities of natural light
自然光不断变化的强度
appropriate
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ap∙pro∙pri∙ate
◙ adj.
• / əˈprəupriət; NAmE əˈprou- / ~ (for / to sth) suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances
• 合适的；恰当的:
»an appropriate response / measure / method
恰如其分的反应；恰当的措施/方法
»Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken.
现在既已找出问题的症结,即可采取适当行动。
»Jeans are not appropriate for a formal party.
正式聚会上穿牛仔裤不合适。
»The book was written in a style appropriate to the age of the children.
这本书的文体适合儿童阅读。
»Is now an appropriate time to make a speech?
现在发表演讲是不是时候？
»Please debit my Mastercard / Visa / American Express card (delete as appropriate).
请在我的万事达/维萨/美国运通信用卡账户中扣除(删除不适用者)。
【OPP】 inappropriate
♦ ap∙pro∙pri∙ate∙ly adv.:
»The government has been accused of not responding appropriately to the needs of the homeless.
政府未采取恰当的措施以应无家可归者的需要,为此已受到谴责。
»The chain of volcanoes is known, appropriately enough, as the 'Ring of Fire'.
人们把这链状火山群很恰当地称作"火环"。
♦ ap∙pro∙pri∙ate∙ness noun [U]
