(1)n.山脉,视觉(听觉)范围(区域),射程
There is a magnificent range of mountains in the borderland. 在边境地带有连绵不断的雄伟山脉。
The tree is within range of‘ vision.这棵树在视野之内
( 2 ) vt.(在一定范围内)变化,排列
The prices of the dolls range from$5 to$100. 这些布娃娃的价格从5美元到100美元不等
The discussion ranged over various problems. 这次讨论涉及了种种问题
4. design n.. &v.
( 1 )n. 图样,设计,图案;目的,意向
This is a design for the garden.
这是那座花园的设计图
We don‘t know if it was done by accident or by design.
我们不知道那是偶然的,还是故意的。
His evil designs were frustrated.
他的罪恶意图未能得逞
(2) v.设计,控制
She is designing dresses for the singer.
她在为这位歌手设计服装
He designed a plot for tits new novel.
他为他的新小说拟定情节
This weekend party iNas designed to bring the two musicians together.
这次周末聚会的用意是使两位音乐家见面
〔常用短语〕
by design故意地,蓄意地;
have designs on/against对…… 抱不良企图,图谋加害于;
design stfi. for sb. /sth.设计,制图,构思
5. influence n.&v.