1.) 献身;奉献[U][(+to)]

We appreciated his devotion of time and money to the project.

我们感谢他为这一项目花费的时间和金钱。

His devotion to science is well known. 他对科学的献身精神为人熟知。

6.devotion n.

2.) 意义, 含义; 意思[U][S]

He did not understand the significance of my wink. 他没有领会我眨眼的意思。

1.) 重要性, 重要[U]

The proposals they put forward at the meeting were of little significance.

他们在会上提出的建议无足轻重。

5. significance n.

3.) 困扰;艰难[U]

These old people are unaccustomed to the pressure of modern life.

这些老人不习惯现代生活的紧张压力。

2.) 压力;压迫;紧迫;催促[U][C]

He works well under pressure. 他在有压力的情况下工作很出色。

1.) 压;按;挤;榨[U]

The small box was flattened by the pressure of the heavy book on it.

小盒子被这本厚厚的书压扁了。

4. pressure n.

4.) 认可;容忍[C][U]

the allowance of segregation 对种族隔离的容忍