The pictures it sent us were very disappointing because its main mirror was faulty!
它传送给我们的图像很令人失望,因为它的主要镜子有误差。
新概念英语第二册
Lesson 61 Trouble with the Hubble
📚 句中词汇解析
从本句中提取的重要词汇
conj. 因为;
💡 cause, cuse 表原因,目的;司法程序,诉讼
"He was arrested because of his political affiliation."
他因所属政党的关系而被捕。
近义:since, whereas, for, forasmuchas
n. 镜子,反光镜;真实的写照;反映,借鉴;榜样;
vt. 反映;反射;
💡 mirr惊奇,看+or表名词→能看见自己的东西→镜子
"The mirror is functional yet decorative."
这镜子能照人,但也有装饰作用。
近义:reflect, bounce, deviate, angle, glass
adj. 错误的;有错误的,有过失的,有缺点的;不完美的;
💡 fault犯错误+ y...的→ 有错误的,有缺点的
"Is the vendor always held responsible if goods are faulty?"
如果产品有瑕疵,卖主是否一定要负责到底?
近义:imperfect, bad, unsound, unsuccessful, blemished, defective
adj. 令人失望的;令人扫兴的;
v. 令人失望(disappoint的ing形式);辜负…的期望;
"The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved."
诉讼案的结果使得涉及本案的这家人非常失望。
近义:disillusive, disheartening, disillusioning, dissatisfying, anticlimactic
反义:heartening, hopeful, inspirational, inspiring, auspicious, promising