同根常考词汇:需掌握
◆compute[km’pjut]v.计算,估计
举例:He computed that the project would take seven years to complete.
他估计这项计划要花七年才能完成。
同形:computable[km‘pjutbl]a.计算得出的
computer[km’pjut]n.计算机
◆dispute[dis‘pjut]n./v.争论
用法:in dispute:在争论中
dispute with sb.about:与某人争论某事
in dispute with:与……争论
举例:I hope this dispute will not divide us.
我希望这次争论将不会使我们之间产生隔阂。
同形:disputable[dis’pjutbl]a.能反驳的
disputatious[,dispju()‘teis]a.好争论的
◆repute[ri’pjut]n.名声,名誉:v.称为,认为
用法:be in repute:有名望,为人所知
举例:He was reputed to be a millionaire.
大家说他是个百万富翁。
同形:reputation[,repju()‘tein]n.名声
◆impute[im’pjut]v.归咎于
举例:They imputed the accident to the driver‘s carelessness.
他们把这次车祸归咎于司机的疏忽。
◆disrepute[’disri‘pjut]n.坏名声
举例:The hotel fell into disrepute after the shooting incident.
枪击事件发生后,这家旅馆便声誉扫地。