2012考研英语单词复习必备：熟词僻义(8)

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36 dictate
    dictate n. 指示(指理智,变心) 指导原则A guiding principle
    followed the dictates of my conscience.
    接受我的良心的支配
    37 digest
    digest 忍受To endure or bear patiently.
    I can't digest her endless complaint noise a moment longer.
    我一刻也忍受不了她那没完没了的抱怨。
    38 discipline
    discipline 学科，纪律
    The new recruits were drawn from a range of academic disciplines.
    39 element
    the elements 天气(一定是复数形式)
    The football match went on as scheduled even though the elements were against it.
    尽管天气很坏,足球比赛还是按计划进行。
    40 embarrass
    embarrass 阻碍(embar v.囚禁, 阻遏)To hinder with obstacles or difficulties; impede.
    What embarrasses your making an early start?
    什么事妨碍你早些动身？