These days, the wages of sin depend on what kind of deal you make with the devil.
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n. 魔鬼;家伙;淘气鬼;冒失鬼;
vt. 虐待,折磨;(用扯碎机)扯碎;(替作家,律师等)做助手;抹辣味料烤制或煎煮;
💡 diabolo-, diabol- 表示”魔鬼”
"He's a crafty old devil."
他是个奸诈狡猾的家伙。
近义:daemon, daimon, demon, deuce, fiend
反义:archangel, seraph, cherub
vi. 依靠;依赖;信赖;决定于;
💡 pend, pens 悬挂,称重, 引申为权衡,考虑,以及”花费”(即”称银子)#词根助记:de向下+pend=悬挂在……之上=相信,依靠
"The opportunities available will depend on your previous work experience and qualifications."
能否有机会要看你的工作经历和学历。
n. 〈古〉方式,方法;本质,天性;同类;某类;
adj. 仁慈的,体贴的;友善的,好心的;温和;宽宏大量的;
"Beneath his gruff exterior, he's really very kind-hearted."
他外表冷漠,心地却十分善良。
近义:nature, order, quality, rank, sort, stamp
反义:heedless, impolite, inattentive, inclement, abrupt, loutish
vt. [牌戏]分;分配;经营;施予;
n. (一笔)交易;许多;待遇;发牌;
vi. 论述;(有效地或成功地)处理;惩处;交易;
adj. 冷杉木制的,松木制的;
"Don't worry; the deal was completely above board."
别担心,交易是完全合法的。
近义:give, behave, act, demean, deport, negotiation
反义:object, rebut, vary, differ, disaccord, disagree
n. 工资, 报酬, 薪金, 工钱, 报应, 报答, 年产额\\n[化] 工资
近义:hire, pay, paycheck, perquisites, remuneration, salary