一、考研英语词汇练习 【同源精句186】Moreover, we should emphasize that our analyses cannot answer the question of which group—civilians or the military—is right about the appropriate frequency and intensity of American military interventions.
二、考研英语一真题长难句练习 【典型难句】To be sure, he performs an impressive variety of interesting compositions, but it is not necessary for me to visit Avery Fisher Hall, or anywhere else, to hear interesting orchestral music. (31 words)
本句来源于考研英语(一)2011年真题，SectionⅡUse of English Text1第三段; 【考研1号】考研英语一真题超细解《考研真相》Page.463.
三、考研英语二真题长难句练习 【典型难句】Although women first served on state juries in Utah in 1898, it was not until the 1940s that a majority of states made women eligible for jury duty.
本句来源于考研英语(二)2010年真题，Section Ⅱ Reading Comprehension Text 4第三段; 【考研1号】考研英语二真题超细解《考研圣经》Page 59.
intensity 不常用,日常就用strength作者: 范老师 时间: 14-9-25 08:14
intensity
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in∙ten∙sity / inˈtensəti /
◙ noun (pl. -ies)
1. [U, sing.] the state or quality of being intense
• 强烈；紧张；剧烈:
»intensity of light / sound / colour
光/声音/色彩的强度
»intensity of feeling / concentration / relief
感情的强烈；高度精神集中；大为宽慰
»He was watching her with an intensity that was unnerving.
他用一种令她心慌的专注神情看着她。
»The storm resumed with even greater intensity.
风暴更猛烈地再度肆虐。
2. [U, C] (technical 术语) the strength of sth, for example light, that can be measured
• 强度；烈度:
»varying intensities of natural light
自然光不断变化的强度 作者: 范老师 时间: 14-9-25 08:14
appropriate
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ap∙pro∙pri∙ate
◙ adj.
• / əˈprəupriət; NAmE əˈprou- / ~ (for / to sth) suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances
• 合适的；恰当的:
»an appropriate response / measure / method
恰如其分的反应；恰当的措施/方法
»Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken.
现在既已找出问题的症结,即可采取适当行动。
»Jeans are not appropriate for a formal party.
正式聚会上穿牛仔裤不合适。
»The book was written in a style appropriate to the age of the children.
这本书的文体适合儿童阅读。
»Is now an appropriate time to make a speech?
现在发表演讲是不是时候？
»Please debit my Mastercard / Visa / American Express card (delete as appropriate).
请在我的万事达/维萨/美国运通信用卡账户中扣除(删除不适用者)。
【OPP】 inappropriate
♦ ap∙pro∙pri∙ate∙ly adv.:
»The government has been accused of not responding appropriately to the needs of the homeless.
政府未采取恰当的措施以应无家可归者的需要,为此已受到谴责。
»The chain of volcanoes is known, appropriately enough, as the 'Ring of Fire'.
人们把这链状火山群很恰当地称作"火环"。
♦ ap∙pro∙pri∙ate∙ness noun [U]
