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fade (away)
to disappear gradually
逐渐消逝；逐渐消失
Her smile faded.
她的笑容逐渐消失。
Hopes of reaching an agreement seem to be fading away.
达成协议的希望看来已逐渐渺茫。
cost
(为做某事涉及的)努力,代价,损失
the terrible cost of the war in death and suffering
这场战争造成的死亡与苦难的惨重代价
the environmental cost of nuclear power
核动力对环境的破坏
She saved him from the fire but at the cost of her own life (= she died).
她从火中把他救了出来,却牺牲了自己的生命。
mean
mean sth as sth
mean what...
mean sth for sb
to have sth as a purpose or intention
打算；意欲；有…的目的
同义词：intend
What did she mean by leaving so early (= why did she do it) ?
她为什么这么早就走了？
Don't be upset—I'm sure she meant it as a compliment.
别烦恼——我肯定她的原意是要称赞你的。
approach
(在距离或时间上)靠近,接近
We heard the sound of an approaching car / a car approaching.
我们听见一辆汽车驶近的声音。
Winter is approaching.
冬天就要来临。
