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英语新闻：斑马身上条纹可防蝇

时间：2012-02-11 05:39:09

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Why zebras evolved their characteristic black-and-white stripes has been the subject of decades of debate among scientists.

斑马身上特有的黑白相间的条纹是如何进化而来成为科学家几十年来讨论的热点问题。

Now researchers from Hungary and Sweden claim to have solved the mystery.

The stripes, they say, came about to keep away blood-sucking flies.

They report in the Journal of Experimental Biology that this pattern of narrow stripes makes zebras "unattractive" to the flies.

They key to this effect is in how the striped patterns reflect light.

"We started off studying horses with black, brown or white coats," explained Susanne Akesson from Lund University, a member of the international research team that carried out the study.

"We found that in the black and brown horses, we get horizontally polarised light." This effect made the dark-coloured horses very attractive to flies.

It means that the light that bounces off the horse's dark coat - and travels in waves to the eyes of a hungry fly - moves along a horizontal plane, like a snake slithering（滑动） along with its body flat to the floor.

Dr Akesson and her colleagues found that horseflies, or tabanids（虻） , were very attracted by these "flat" waves of light.

"From a white coat, you get unpolarised light [reflected]," she explained. Unpolarised light waves travel along any and every plane, and are much less attractive to flies. As a result, white-coated horses are much less troubled by horseflies than their dark-coloured relatives.

Having discovered the flies' preference for dark coats, the team then became interested in zebras. They wanted to know what kind of light would bounce off the striped body of a zebra, and how this would affect the biting flies that are a horse's most irritating enemy.

"We created an experimental set-up where we painted the different patterns onto boards," Dr Akesson told BBC Nature.

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0 solved ac6f263f90369bef9b31137c03c77c09     
v.解决( solve的过去式和过去分词 )；解答；解释；揭示
参考例句：
  • It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. 越来越明显的是，这个问题不会轻易解决。
  • She soon heard from her sister how the problem had been solved. 她很快从她姐姐那里了解到问题是如何解决的。 来自《简明英汉词典》
0 floor Ejex3     
n.地面；（楼的）层
参考例句：
  • I live on the eleventh floor.我住第十一层楼。
  • She swept the floor clean.她把地板打扫干净。
0 preference 0PWxM     
n.偏爱，优先，优先权，优先的选择
参考例句：
  • What is your preference?你有什么嗜好？
  • A teacher should not show preference for any one of his pupils.老师不应偏爱任何一个学生。
0 key V3ZxX     
n.答案；钥匙；关键；adj.基本的
参考例句：
  • I lost my key.我把钥匙丢了。
  • This will be key.这将是关键出路。
0 hungry abixy     
adj.饥饿的，荒年的，渴望的，不毛的
参考例句：
  • You look very hungry now.你现在看起来很饿。
  • He seemed thin and hungry.他显得非常消瘦和饥饿。
0 onto SIyxG     
prep.到…之上；向…之上
参考例句：
  • The cat jumped onto the chair.猫跳到椅子上。
  • He threw himself onto the sofa.他猛然坐到沙发上。
0 most 9nczju     
adj.最多的（many，much的最高级）
参考例句：
  • Most students like pop songs.大多数学生喜欢流行歌曲。
  • Math is the most difficult.数学是最难的。
0 effect v8TyB     
n.结果；效果，作用 vt.产生，招致，完成
参考例句：
  • The medicine had a good effect on me.那种药对我有良好功效。
  • The drug has had an immediate effect on the patient.此药对病人立刻产生了效果。
0 explained 0fb4bd76af1955ed3fdabe560f8b0ab0     
v.讲解，解释( explain的过去式和过去分词 )；说明…的原因，辩解；说明，解释，辩解
参考例句：
  • It's the nth time I've explained it to you. 这件事我已经向你解释过无数遍了。
  • He explained that he had to leave at once. 他解释说他必须立即离开。 来自《简明英汉词典》
0 zebras dd7c05947f9ec49fcce8871e22c41e2b     
n.斑马( zebra的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • "My behavior is on behalf of half zebras," the algebra teacher said." “我的行为代表了一半斑马的利益，”代数老师说。 来自辞典例句
  • There are some deer and zebras near the Insect House. 昆虫馆附近有些鹿和斑马。 来自辞典例句
0 relatives e5e157178e74f0776237fee94dbbfed4     
n.亲属( relative的名词复数 )；相关物；亲缘植物（或动物）；[语法学]关系词
参考例句：
  • She went to visit relatives in Wales. 她去威尔士看望亲戚了。
  • They're always farming out their children on their relatives. 他们总是把孩子寄养在亲戚家。 来自《简明英汉词典》
0 university TktwV     
n.大学
参考例句：
  • She teaches English at the University of Wales.她在威尔士大学教英语。
  • I'm going to enter a university.我要上大学。
0 irritating 1qOzR6     
adj.使愤怒的；气人的；恼人的；v.使恼怒
参考例句：
  • She found his preoccupation with money irritating.她对他一心只想着钱感到很厌烦。
  • He has this irritating mannerism of constantly scratching his nose.他老是挠鼻子，这个习惯真让人不舒服。
0 scientists 0d40887127bee8f7731f5c4f95eb5331     
n.科学家( scientist的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease. 科学家已证实胆固醇含量与心脏病之间有关联。
  • Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. 科学家对宇宙是怎样形成的有分歧。
0 keep j3TxU     
vt.保存，保留
参考例句：
  • We must keep the classroom clean.我们必须保持教室清洁。
  • This fruit will keep till spring.这水果可以保存到春天。
0 biting 3xnzyU     
adj.尖锐刺人的；刺痛的；辛辣的；嘲讽的v.咬，叮( bite的现在分词 )；刺痛；有咬（或叮）的习性；（人）上当
参考例句：
  • Stop biting your nails! 别咬指甲！
  • It's been a nail-biting couple of weeks waiting for my results. 这两个星期等结果，弄得我坐卧不安。
0 striped fhwzBT     
adj.有斑纹的
参考例句：
  • Jack's plaid shirt didn't mix well with his striped trousers.杰克的方格衬衫与条纹长裤不相配。
  • His striped tie showed up well against his dark red shirt.他那条纹领带在深红色的衬衫下十分醒目。
0 discovered 538416cf3bc59332670af4cae9485ebe     
v.发现( discover的过去式和过去分词 )；碰见；撞见；了解到
参考例句：
  • Marine life was discovered at depths previously thought to be azoic. 在先前被认为没有任何生命迹象的海洋深处发现了海洋生物。
  • They were discovered together in a compromising situation . 他们被人发现在一起，场面有伤风化。
0 studying 8275386616d84ff418cffa9a6d08b6cb     
v.学习，研究( study的现在分词 )；想出；详细地检查；背诵（台词等）
参考例句：
  • She's studying for her doctorate. 她正在攻读博士学位。
  • I was too much of a good-time girl to do any serious studying. 我过去是个很贪玩的女孩，从来不知道认真学习。
0 horizontally HrgzYp     
ad.水平地，地平地
参考例句：
  • Line the pages for the graph both horizontally and vertically. 在这几页上同时画上横线和竖线，以便制作图表。
  • Can you rearrange things on the window or dialog to expand horizontally? 是否可以重新安排窗口或对话框中的内容，在水平方向扩展一些？ 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓
0 travels SgWzXZ     
n.旅途， （非正式）旅行笔记，游记；旅行( travel的名词复数 )；移动；游历；[机械工程]机械运动（尤指往复运动）v.行进( travel的第三人称单数 )；步行；经过；走过…
参考例句：
  • Stories about his travels abound. 有关他游历的故事多得很。
  • She travels in cyberspace by sending messages to friends around the world. 她利用电子空间给世界各地的朋友们发送信件。 来自《简明英汉词典》
0 interested WqFzGH     
adj.感兴趣的；拥有权益的；有成见的v.使…感兴趣(interest的过去分词)
参考例句：
  • to be interested in wildlife conservation 对野生动物保护感兴趣
  • I told him I wasn't interested, but he wasn't deterred. 我已告诉他我不感兴趣，可他却不罢休。
0 any rMyy5     
adj.任何的；所有的
参考例句：
  • I don't have any hobbies.我没有任何的爱好。
  • It isn't any use.它任何用途都没有。
0 member lCNx7     
n.成员，会员，部位
参考例句：
  • China is a founding member of the United Nations. 中国是联合国的创始会员国之一。
  • He is an active member of the club.他是俱乐部的积极分子。
0 evolved 517eaa7028931ab6e10a4ebaef3cc179     
动词evolve的过去式和过去分词
参考例句：
  • The idea evolved from a drawing I discovered in the attic. 这种想法是从我在阁楼里发现的一幅画得到启发的。
  • Man was evolved from an ancestor that was probably arboreal. 人大概是从住在树上的祖先进化而来的。
0 Sweden mHrzA     
n.瑞典(欧洲)
参考例句：
  • He was born in Sweden,but he doesn't have Swedish citizenship.他在瑞典出生，但没有瑞典公民身分。
  • We crossed over the river into Sweden.我们渡河到了瑞典。
0 enemy pjOzG     
n.敌人，仇敌，反对者；敌军，敌国
参考例句：
  • You must keep a good watch for the enemy.对敌人你们必须保持警戒。
  • You'd better first know a friend from an enemy.你首先得分清敌友。
0 made hAgx2     
v.make的过去式和过去分词
参考例句：
  • They were not made in china.它们不是中国制造的。
  • The monkey made a long arm for the peach.猴子伸臂去摘桃子。
0 reflect MABzV     
vt.反射，反映；招致，归咎；思考，想到；vi.反射，映出；思考，考虑；指责，怀疑
参考例句：
  • I often reflect on my schooldays.我经常回忆起我上学的日子。
  • Does this letter reflect how you really think?这封信反映你的真实想法吗？
0 coats 849d63045436b82dc2855322103fefdf     
n.外套(coat的名词复数)；动物皮毛；[医]外衣；覆盖层
参考例句：
  • Most coats, jackets or blouses button at the front. 大多数上衣、夹克或衬衫都在前面扣扣。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Now it's time to store away your fur coats for the summer. 你该把你的皮衣收藏好过夏天。 来自《简明英汉词典》
0 result fW9xA     
n.结果，成绩，答案；v.产生，起于，致使
参考例句：
  • As a result,he had to leave.结果他只得离开。
  • He was disappointed at the result.他对这样的结果感到失望。
0 study htIw1     
vt.学习；研究；细看；vi.读书；n.学习；研究
参考例句：
  • He helps me study English.他帮助我学习英语。
  • His wish to study music has come true.他学习音乐的愿望实现了。
0 off 7Ilxf     
adj.远的；休假的，空闲的；adv.走开，出发，隔断；prep.离开，脱落，在...之外
参考例句：
  • You'd better cool off first.你最好先冷静下来。
  • I need some time off.我需要一些时间休息。
0 as pNiyL     
conj.按照；如同
参考例句：
  • He got work in a hotel as a waiter.他在一家旅馆找到了当服务生的工作。
  • In the hotel,the old men were drinking away as usual.在旅馆里，这些老人和往常一样喝个不停。
0 narrow CFPxT     
n.狭窄部份，海峡，隘路；adj.狭窄的，精密的，有限的；v.变窄，使...狭窄
参考例句：
  • The bridge is too narrow for two cars to pass.这桥太窄，并排通不过两辆车。
  • The captain sailed his ship through the narrow channel.船长驾驶他的船穿过了狭窄的航道。
0 claim xVQyD     
n.要求，认领；主张，断言；vt.要求，认领，索赔；声称，主张
参考例句：
  • I claim payment from my friend.我要求我的朋友付款。
  • Does anyone claim this umbrella?有没有人认领这把伞？
0 means 9oXzBX     
n.方法，手段，折中点，物质财富
参考例句：
  • That man used artful means to find out secrets.那人使用狡猾的手段获取机密。
  • We must get it done by some means or other.我们总得想办法把它干完。
0 found 8i5xD     
v.建立，创立，创办；vbl.(find的过去分词)找到
参考例句：
  • I found him at home.我发现他在家。
  • The United Nations was found in 1945.联合国于1945年成立。
0 nature AGZxy     
n.自然，自然界，自然状态；本性，天性，性质；质；性格；性；本质
参考例句：
  • Man has been trying to control nature.人类一直在努力控制自然。
  • It's man's nature.这是人的本性。
0 would 8fPwB     
aux.will的过去式；愿，要；常常；大概；将要，会
参考例句：
  • Why would you say that?为什么你会这么说？
  • Would you please help me?你能帮帮我吗？
0 bounces cdededa997a5a27c7b092a9bdca94420     
v.弹回( bounce的第三人称单数 )；（电子邮件）被退回；拒付；（朝某个方向）颠簸行进
参考例句：
  • Although fatigue shows readily on Carter, he bounces back quickly. 卡特虽然容易显出疲劳的样子，但他恢复得很快。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • A rubber ball bounces well. 橡皮球弹力好。 来自《简明英汉词典》
0 journal g3Ex2     
n.日志，日记；议事录；日记帐；杂志，定期刊物
参考例句：
  • He kept a journal during his visit to Japan.他在访问日本期间坚持记日记。
  • He got a job as editor of a trade journal.他找到了一份当商业杂志编辑的工作。
0 snake 8xZwT     
n.蛇
参考例句：
  • Is this a real snake?这是真蛇吗？
  • Which letter looks like a snake?哪个字母像条蛇？
0 dark gOQzT     
adj.黑色的；暗的；黑暗的
参考例句：
  • The night is too dark for us to see.夜间太暗，我们看不见。
  • The sky was dark blue and clear when the moon came up.月亮出来时，天空是深蓝色的，非常晴朗。
0 debate BywxX     
vt.争论，辩论；vi. 辩论；n.争论，辩论
参考例句：
  • They will debate face to face.他们将当面进行辩论。
  • They clashed in the debate.他们辩论中发生冲突。
0 horizontal accx7     
adj.与地平线平行的，平的，水平的
参考例句：
  • The lake has a horizontal surface.湖面呈水平状。
  • On a map there are horizontal lines and vertical lines.在地图上有水平的线和垂直的线。
0 zebra IfRwT     
n.斑马，斑马线
参考例句：
  • This is a model zebra.这是一个斑马模型。
  • We must walk zebra crossings.我们必须走斑马线。
0 carried pwRzy2     
adj.被携带的，被运载的v.支撑( carry的过去式和过去分词 )；携带；输送；运载
参考例句：
  • An examination is carried out before the insertion of the tube. 插入导管前先要进行检查。
  • Regular inspections are carried out at the prison. 经常有人来视察这座监狱。
0 brown kSQye     
adj.褐色的，棕色的；n.褐色，棕色；（姓）布朗
参考例句：
  • Brown is the color of chocolate.棕色是巧克力的颜色。
  • I like green and brown.我喜欢绿色的和棕色。
0 BBC PyrzFd     
abbr.（=British Broadcasting Corporation）英国广播公司
参考例句：
  • She works for the BBC.她为英国广播公司工作。
  • The BBC was founded in 1922.英国广播公司建于1922年。
0 biology yRkyu     
n.生物学
参考例句：
  • Biology is the study of living things.生物学是对生物的研究。
  • She has a degree in biology.她具有生物学的学位。
0 body mRhy2     
n.身体，躯体；车身，船身；正文，主要部分
参考例句：
  • The young man has a strong body.这个年轻人有一副强壮的身体。
  • We'd better take good care of ourselves to have a healthy body.我们还是照顾好自己，保持身体健康的好。
0 research SWuxr     
n.探索；调查；研究 vt./vi.调查；研究
参考例句：
  • Research has shown that women live longer than men.调查表明女性比男性寿命长。
  • The research group is ready to start its work.这个研究小组已准备好随时开始工作。
0 subject LtxwO     
n.科目，主题；adj.服从的，易患的
参考例句：
  • Which is your favourite subject?你最喜欢哪个科目？
  • I wanted to change the subject.我想换个话题。
0 among mLyyC     
prep.在…中间，在…之中(三者或三者以上)
参考例句：
  • You are only one among many who need help. 你不过是许多需要帮助的人之一。
  • He was among the last to leave.他是最后离开者之一。
0 less q1Ux4     
adj.更少的，更小的；adv.更少地，更小地；n.少量，次要；prep.减
参考例句：
  • I read much less now than I did at school.我现在看书远比我上学时少。
  • You can't buy the dress with less than 50 yuan.买这件衣服没有50元钱下不来。
0 moves 85b51ace16ad425d5d1e15832fc38da0     
鸽子
参考例句：
  • The doves winged skyward. 鸽子向空中飞去。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The doves were cooing in the trees. 鸽子在林中咕咕啼鸣。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
0 international y5zxL     
adj.国际的
参考例句：
  • International trade helps all nations.国际贸易有助于所有的国家。
  • March 8 is the International Woman's Day.三月八日是国际妇女节。
0 affect kx2zj     
vt. 影响, 感动, 假装, 模仿, 爱好, 倾向于;n. 自觉感情;【联想记忆】af(to) + fect(make) → 对...加以推动 → 影响
参考例句：
  • A bad home environment can affect a child's healthy growth.不良的家庭环境能影响儿童的健康成长。
  • This article will affect my thinking.这篇文章将会影响我的思想。
0 Dr euozHa     
n.医生，大夫；博士(缩)（= Doctor）
参考例句：
  • Dr.Williams instructs us in botany.威廉博士教我们植物学。
  • The ward of the hospital is in the charge of Dr.Green.医院的这间病房由格林医生负责。
0 attracted d59dfca0ae14a390713714f981b5d0e6     
v.吸引( attract的过去式和过去分词 )；使喜爱；引起…的好感（或爱慕）；具有吸引力
参考例句：
  • I had always been attracted by the idea of working abroad. 我总是向往去国外工作。
  • The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. 这项计划引起了各消费者组织的指责。
0 colleagues 7801ef7e930d2e49cf6e071f5fc43c63     
n.同事，同僚( colleague的名词复数 )；同人
参考例句：
  • He wanted to confer with his colleagues before reaching a decision. 他想与他的同事先商议一下再作出决定。
  • She is held in high esteem by her colleagues. 她深受同事的敬重。
0 team QqmwR     
n.队，组；v.协同工作
参考例句：
  • Mr.Smith trains the football team.史密斯先生训练这个足球队。
  • They were shouting for the home team.他们在为主队呐喊助威。
0 light 61SxT     
n.光，光亮，灯；adj.轻的，光亮的，容易的；v.点燃，著火，变亮
参考例句：
  • The sun gives light and heat.太阳发出光和热。
  • The traffice light was green.交通信号灯是绿色。
0 waves 807e6bfddd0fbd0e1b9dcb4de8e0b79b     
n.波( wave的名词复数 )；挥手；涌现的人（或事物）；汹涌的行动（或思想）态势v.飘扬，摇摆，起伏( wave的第三人称单数 )；（一端固定地）飘扬；挥手指引；挥动…示意
参考例句：
  • The waves swirled and eddied around the rocks. 波浪翻滚着在岩石周围打旋。
  • radio waves from outer space 来自外层空间的无线电波
0 pattern XLMxD     
n.图案，模范，榜样；型，式样；样品；图样；vt.摹制，仿造；以图案装饰
参考例句：
  • This box is made after a new pattern.这箱子是仿照新样式制作的。
  • Why should all writers follow a pattern?为什么作家都遵循一个模式写作呢？
0 bounce BRqyP     
n.弹，反弹；冲劲，冲力；v.(使)弹起(跳起)
参考例句：
  • She's got a lot of bounce.她浑身都是劲。
  • The ball gave a high bounce.那球弹得很高。
0 stripes 7hczBz     
n.（与底色不同的）条纹( stripe的名词复数 )；（军装或警服上表示等级的）臂章；纹理
参考例句：
  • The plant's stem is marked with thin green longitudinal stripes. 这种植物的茎上长有绿色细长条纹。
  • a zebra's black and white stripes 斑马的黑白条纹
0 horses 52b14869c15726dda86b87cb93666a74     
n.马( horse的名词复数 )；骑马的军人，骑兵
参考例句：
  • All horses are animals, but not all animals are horses. 所有的马都是动物，但并不是所有的动物都是马。
  • the breeding of horses 马的饲养
0 created e2fa538867c3830a859a5b17ab24644b     
adj.创造的v.创造( create的过去式和过去分词 )；引起；造成；封
参考例句：
  • Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. 科学家对宇宙是怎样形成的有分歧。
  • Emergent democracies created markets that were ripe for exploitation. 新兴的民主国家创造了可供开拓的成熟市场。 来自《简明英汉词典》
0 plane eNUxX     
n.飞机；adj.平的；vi.飞行
参考例句：
  • The plane flew very high.飞机飞得很高。
  • I go there by plane.我去那儿坐飞机。
0 along 6L6ym     
adv.一道，一起；prep.沿着，顺着
参考例句：
  • Would you like to come along?你想一起去吗？
  • They walked slowly along the road.他们沿着公路慢慢走。
0 coat LWuyg     
n.外衣，外套；上衣
参考例句：
  • He's wearing a new coat.他穿着一件新外套。
  • I left my coat on the train.我把外套落在火车上了。
0 white ngCwJ     
adj.白色的；苍白的；白种的；n.白色；白种人
参考例句：
  • I want the white one.我要那个白的。
  • Of all the colors,I love white best.在所有的颜色中，我最喜欢白色。
0 became nQoyl     
v.(become的过去式)成为
参考例句：
  • He became a doctor at the age of 27.他27岁时成了一名医生。
  • He became a millionaire when he was still young.他还年轻时就成了百万富翁。
0 painted Bm5zDM     
adj.描画的，着色的v.画，绘画( paint的过去式和过去分词 )；描绘；在…上涂涂料[油漆]；往（指甲、嘴唇等上）施化妆品
参考例句：
  • She threw a hissy fit because her dressing room wasn't painted blue. 她发脾气是因为她的梳妆室没有漆成蓝色。
  • He had his portrait painted in uniform. 他让人画了一幅身着制服的画像。
0 travel omLwp     
n.旅行，游历，进行；vi.旅行，行进，移动，被传播；vt.旅行，通行于，使移动
参考例句：
  • We can now travel by air.现在我们可以坐飞机旅行。
  • Autumn is the best season for travel.秋天是旅行的最好季节。
0 attractive xOyyG     
adj.有吸引力的；引起注意的
参考例句：
  • Bright colours are attractive to children.鲜艳的颜色对儿童有吸引力。
  • The food has an attractive taste.这食品的味道很诱人。
0 came xTYyl     
v.动词come的过去式
参考例句：
  • I was surprised why he came here so early.他为什么那么早到这里，我很惊奇。
  • The doctor came in time to save his life.医生及时来抢救他的生命。
0 troubled zfXzsm     
adj.焦虑的；担忧的；混乱的；存在诸多问题的v.费神，费心( trouble的过去式和过去分词)
参考例句：
  • She looked into his troubled face. 她仔细打量着他那张布满愁容的脸。
  • After he had committed the crime, his conscience was troubled. 他犯罪后，良心上感到很不安。 来自《简明英汉词典》
0 report iVhxP     
n.报告，汇报；传说，传阅；v.报告，报到
参考例句：
  • We're going to listen to a report this afternoon.今天下午我们要去听报告。
  • I shall report to you.我将向你汇报。
0 experimental SmHx3     
adj.实验的，用作实验的，根据实验的
参考例句：
  • This trip will be only experimental.这次旅行只是试验性的。
  • The experimental farm is near the waterpower station.实验农场靠近水电站。
0 decades a6e311dfab473630d03ac5323d5c36e9     
十年，十年间( decade的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • The middle decades of the 19th century marked a watershed in Russia's history. 19世纪中叶标志着俄国历史的转折点。
  • The Empress Dowager of the Qing Dynasty attended to state affairs for several decades. 清朝慈禧太后垂帘听政几十年。
0 characteristic ErqzF     
adj.特有的，典型的；n.特性，特征，特色
参考例句：
  • Bananas have their own characteristic smell.香蕉有其特有的香味。
  • Some animals possess the characteristic of man.有些动物具有人类的特征。
0 flat tjuxh     
adj.平的；平坦的；n.（英）公寓住宅；单元住宅
参考例句：
  • Of course,no one now believes that the earth is flat.当然如今无人相信地球是平的。
  • The building has a flat top.这栋高楼的顶是平的。
0 mystery YwzyR     
n.神秘，奥秘，秘密，玄妙，不可思议的事
参考例句：
  • He often tells stories full of mystery.他常讲些充满神秘色彩的故事。
  • The mystery was never solved.这个奥秘始终未得到解释。
0 patterns 9dea51b41ad380aa83f2a25a7cecc5eb     
榜样( pattern的名词复数 )； 样品； 花样； 方式
参考例句：
  • changing patterns of behaviour 行为变化模式
  • a rightward shift in voting patterns 选举格局的右倾化转变
0 away bP3ym     
adv.在远处， 到远处， 离去
参考例句：
  • Tell me why you go away?告诉我你为什么离开？
  • He brushed away the rubbish.他把垃圾扫掉。
0 started 3bebb2f89180b03fa5ae736665f648d9     
v.出发，启程( start的过去式和过去分词 )；起动；提出（问题）；开办
参考例句：
  • They started life anew in Canada. 他们在加拿大开始新生活。
  • He started to applaud and the others joined in. 他开始鼓掌，其他人也跟着鼓起掌来。
0 different LmJyb     
adj.不同的，有区别的，不一致的
参考例句：
  • We are in different classes.我们在不同的班级。
  • I had a different idea.我有一个不同的主意。