A: I have come up with a new invention. 　　B: You better patent it quickly, in case someone steals your idea. 　　patent 　　n. 专利，专利权 　　a. (有关)专利(权)的，受专利保护的 　　vt. 得到...的专利权 　　A: I got a pathetic result in the exam. 　　B: But at least you still passed. 　　pathetic 　　a. 1.差劲的，令人生厌的;2.引起怜悯的，可怜的，可悲的 　　A: Do you celebrate your national day each year? 　　B: No, I m not a patriot. 　　patriot 　　n. 爱国者，爱国主义者 　　A: I always feel so patriotic when my country is playing an international match. 　　B: Yes, it is strange what football can do! 　　patriotic 　　a. 爱国的，有爱国心的，显示爱国精神的 　　A: Patrols are requested to keep noise to a minimum after 10pm. 　　B: Isn t that a bit early for a hotel? 　　patrol 　　v. (在...)巡逻，巡查 　　n. 1.巡逻，巡查;2.巡逻兵，巡逻队 　　A: Please do not patronize me. 　　B: I wasn t , I was trying to compliment you. 　　patronize 　　vt. 1.以高人一等的态度对待;2.经常光顾，惠顾;3.赞助 　　A: I am getting my driveway paved tomorrow. 　　B: That must be expensive. 　　pave 　　vt. 铺(路)，铺筑 　　pave the way (为...)铺平道路，(为...)做准备