egg

[(1) the rounded object containing unborn young produced by female birds, fish or reptiles; (2) a single cell in a female person or animal that can develop into a baby]

Sea turtles bury their eggs in the sand. (1)

Human eggs can be transplanted from one woman to another. (2)

either

[one of two, but not the other]

Can either of you tell me how to get to the airport?

elect

[to choose by voting]

The voters elected the state governor as President of the United States.

electricity

[a form of energy that flows through wires to provide heat and light, and power to machines]

We did not have electricity or clean water after the storm.

embassy

[the offices of an ambassador and his or her assistants]

All foreign embassies are in Washington.

emergency

[an unexpected and dangerous situation demanding quick action]

The President declared a wildfire emergency in New Mexico.

emotion

[a strong feeling such as love, hate, fear or sadness]

The dispute produced strong emotions on both sides.

employ

[to give work in return for wages]

Jane is employed as a prison guard.

empty

[(1) having nothing inside; (2) to remove everything]

The house was empty. (1)

The old man emptied his glass and asked for more water. (2)

end

[(1) to stop; (2) to finish; (3) the part which comes last]

The chairman ended the meeting. (1)

The year ended peacefully. (2)

We were happy to reach the end of the project. (3)

enemy

[(1) a person opposing or hating another; (2) a person or people of the other side in a war]

The two men were fierce political enemies. (1)

Enemy soldiers attacked allied forces on the island. (2)

energy英语四级算分器

[(1) power used to do work, usually with machines; (2) the ability and willingness to be active]

Electricity provides most of the energy in our city. (1)

You can increase your energy by eating healthy food and exercising every day. (2)

enforce

[to make something be done]

Police enforce the law.

engine

[a machine that uses energy to cause movement or to do work]

He says his car's engine will not start.

engineer

[a person who designs engines, machines, roads, bridges or railroads]

He worked as an engineer in the space program.

enjoy

[to be pleased or satisfied by something]

Did you enjoy the movie?

enough

[(1) as much as necessary; (2) the amount needed]

Does Richard have enough money to buy her a ring? (1)

Richard said he had enough. (2)

enter

[to come or go into]

They entered the store together.

environment

[(1) all surrounding things, conditions and influences that affect life; (2) the natural world of land, sea, air, plants and animals]

The group support stronger laws to protect the environment from industrial pollution. (1)

Tell us what we can do to prevent further damage to our natural environment. (2)

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