描述，描绘 

portray [pɔ:ˈtrei]vt.描写，描绘；扮演，饰演 

It is difficult to portray feelings in words. 

depict [diˈpikt]vt.描绘，描述 

describe [diˈskraib]vt.描写，形容；画出(图形等) 

recount [riˈkaunt]v.描述，叙述 

I have still to recount the most distressing period of my life. 

relate [riˈleit] vt.讲述vi.有关联；适应  

I related my adventure to my family. 

narrate [nəәˈreit, ˈnæreit]v.讲,叙述 

To narrate the facts or particulars of.  

应用，使用 

use [ju:z, ju:s]vt.用；耗费，利用 n.使用，应用；用途 

apply [əәˈplai] vt.使用;敷vi.申请，请求；适用 

employ  [imˈplɔi]vt. 使用，利用; 雇佣，招募 n.受雇，雇佣 

deploy  [di'plɔi] v.有效地应用；部署, 展开, 进入战斗位置, 配置 

exploit  [ˈeksplɔit] vt. 利用；剥削，开发(采) n.[ pl.]业绩，功勋 

exercise [ˈeksəәsaiz] n./ v运用 ；运动；练习[ pl.]体操，演习 

Cartwright believes one can exercise conscious control over recurring bad dreams.  

utilize [ˈju:tilaiz]vt.利用  

激励，鼓励 

spur  [spəә:] vt.激励，鞭策，促进n.刺激(物)，激励  

inspire  [inˈspaiəә] vt.鼓舞，激起；给…以灵感 

he has been inspired to work harder.  

motivate [ˈməәutiveit]vt.作为…的动机，激励，激发 

Examinations do not motivate a student to seek more knowledge. 

encourage [inˈkʌridʒ] vt.鼓励，激励，怂恿；促进，助长

I encouraged her to work hard and to try for the examination. 

stimulate [ˈstimjuleit] vt.刺激，激励 

stimulate sb to make greater efforts 

urge [əә:dʒ]vt.鼓励，竭力推荐；强烈要求；力劝 n.强烈的欲望 

He urged her to rest.