Online Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

mutate (v): to develop new physical characteristics because of a permanent change in the genes. These changes can happen naturally or can be produced by the use of chemicals or radiation.
（遗传物质等）变异，突变
These bacteria have mutated into forms that are resistant to certain drugs.
这些细菌已发生变异，对某些药物产生了抗药性。

eureka-used to show that you have been successful in something you were trying to do
（成功做到某事时发出的欢呼）我发现了，我找到了，我成功了
“Eureka!” she shouted as the engine started.
“我成功了！”随着发动机的启动她欢呼起来。

examination (n): the act of looking at or considering something carefully in order to discover something
检查；审查；调查
I had to have/undergo a medical examination when I joined the pension scheme.
在加入养老金计划之前，我不得不进行了一次体检。
The evidence is still under examination (= being examined).
仍在对该证据进行调查。
I thought it was paint at first, but on closer examination I realized it was dried blood.
一开始我以为是油漆，可是仔细一看我才意识到那是干了的血迹。

assemble verb (JOIN)
to make something by joining separate parts
组装；装配
furniture that is easy to assemble
易于组装的家具

I assembled this pen

ballpoint pen-a pen with a small metal ball at the end that puts ink on the paper
圆珠笔
The letter was written in blue ballpoint pen.
这封信是用蓝色圆珠笔写的。

vessel noun [C] (CONTAINER)
a curved container that is used to hold liquid
器皿；容器
The remains of some Roman earthenware vessels were found during the dig.
挖掘过程中发现了一些古罗马人的陶瓷器皿的残片。

plush toy-a toy, usually in the shape of an animal, made from plush or another type of thick, soft cloth, and filled with a soft material so that it is pleasant to hold
毛绒玩具，软毛玩具
Sometimes the books are packaged with a plush toy that links to the story.
有时候，书跟一个与故事相关的毛绒玩具包装在一起。

soft toy/stuffed animal -a toy animal made from cloth and filled with a soft material so that it is pleasant to hold
布绒（动物）玩具

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