① ( n.) : a group of connected rooms used as a unit，such as an apartment套房 Phrases:
presidential suite 总统套房；总统套间 deluxe suite 高级套房；豪华套间 honeymoon suite 蜜月套房 a suite of 一系列
cryptic ['krɪptɪk]
① (adj.) : having a hidden or ambiguous meaning；mysterious隐蔽的；晦涩难懂的 Phrase： a cryptic massage Derivation: cryptically (adv.)
e.g. ‘Yes and no, ’ she replied cryptically “又是又不是。”他回答得很隐晦。
Fray
① (v.)If your nerves or your temper fray, or if something frays them, you become nervous or easily annoyed because of mental strain and anxiety. (使)紧张烦躁
e.g.. Tempers be.g.an to fray as the two teams failed to score. 两队都没有得分，人们开始烦躁起来。
② (v.)if cloth frays or sth frays it, the threads in it start to come apart(使)磨损
e.g. This material frays easily.(不耐磨)
③ (n.)the fray : a fight or brawl 打斗，竞争，争辩 e.g. At 71, he has now retired from the political fray. 他如今71岁，已经退出了政治角逐
dispatch
① (v.) : send sb. off or out promptly，usually on a specific errand or official business (迅速地)派遣，派出(常指特别差事或公事) e.g. He had been continually dispatching scouts ahead. 他一直不断地派遣侦察员到前面去。
② （v.）If you dispatch a message, letter, or parcel, you send it to a particular person or destination. 发送 [正式]
e.g. The victory inspired him to dispatch a gleeful tele.g.ram to
Roosevelt. 胜利鼓舞了他发喜电给罗斯福。 ③ （n.）Dispatch is also a noun. 发送 e.g. We have 125 cases ready for dispatch. 我们有125个待发的箱子。
Errand ['er(ə)nd]
( n.) : a trip to carry a message or do a definite thing，esp. for
someone else差事 (尤指为别人送信或办事) e.g. She went off on some errand. 她出去办事了。 Phrase: go on an errand 出差
run an errand for sb. 为某人跑腿
piggy ['pɪgɪ]
① ( adj. ): like a pig；gluttonous猪一般的；贪婪的(=piggish)
② （n.） a young pig小猪
Phrase: piggy bank 扑满；零钱罐，存钱灌
Sardonic [sɑː'dɒnɪk]
( adj.) :bitter，scornful(used of smile or laughter)disdainfully or
bitterly sneering，ironic or sarcastic讥讽的；嘲笑的
Derivation: sardonically (adv.) Jowl
( n.) : the fleshy，hanging part under the lower jaw下颚的下垂
部分
Jowled: adj. 有垂肉的；双下巴的
v. 敲打；摇动；颠簸前进（jowl的过去分词）
encompass ( v．) :
① to include a large number or range of things；包含，包括，涉及
e.g.. The job encompasses a wide rang of responsibilities. ② to surround of cover sth. completely；encircle 包围，围绕，环绕
e.g.. The fog soon encompassed the whole valley 大雾笼罩了整个山谷。 Para 5~7 1. neat
（adj.）tidy and in order; carefully done or arranged 整齐的，有序的
e.g.: She was wearing a neat black suit.
small, with a pleasing shape or appearance 小巧优雅的
e.g.: her neat figure
simple but clever 简洁的，睿智的 e.g.: a neat solution to the problem good, excellent 好的，极好的 e.g.: It’s a really neat movie.
(of people) liking to tidy and in order; looing tidy
or doing things in a tidy way 爱整洁的，有条理的
e.g.: Try and be neat!
(BrE) not mixed with water or anything else 未掺水的，纯的（尤指酒）
e.g.: neat whisky neatly adv. neatness n. neaten v.
2. offending
adj. causing you to feel annoyed or upset; causing problem 烦人的，令人不安的
e.g.: The offending paragraph was deleted. guilty of a crime 有罪的，违法的
e.g.: The offending driver received a large fine. offend v. offended adj.
3. knock off
v. 1get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing 2cut the price of 3take by theft 4write quickly
5stop pursuing or acting 4. flip
v. 1 to turn over into a different position with a sudden quick movement; to make sth. do this （使）快速翻转，迅速翻动
e.g.: The plane flipped and crashed.
2 (~ sth. on/off) to press a button or switch in order to turn a machine, etc. on or off 按（开关）；按（按钮） e.g.: She reached over and flipped off the light, 3 to throw sth. somewhere using your thumb and/or fingers （用手指）轻抛 [synonym: toss] e.g.: He flipped the keys onto the desk.
4 (~ out)(informal) to become very angry, excited or unable to
think clearly
e.g.: She finally flipped under the pressure. n. 1 a small quick hit with a part of the body that causes sth to turn over 轻抛
e.g.: The whole thing was decided on the flip of a coin. 2 a movement in which the body turns over in the air 空翻[synonym: somersault]
e.g.: The handstand was followed by a back flip. 3 (~ through sth) a quick look through the pages of a book, magazine, etc. 浏览，草草翻阅 [synonym: flick] e.g.: I had a quick flip through the report while I was waiting. adj. (informal) flippant 轻率的 phrase： flip over 翻倒，翻转
flip through sth 草草翻阅，浏览
5. ornamental
(adj.)used as decoration rather than for a practical purpose 装饰性的，点缀的
e.g.: The chimney pots are purely ornamental. [synonym: decorative] ornament n. & v. ornamentation n.
6. fireplace
(n.) an open space for a fire in the wall of a room 壁炉
7. carpet
n. 1 a thick WOVEN material of wool, ect. for covering floors or stairs 地毯
2 a piece of carpet used as floor covering, especially when shaped to fit room （尤指铺满房间的一块）地毯
3 a thick layer of sth on the ground 覆盖地面的一层厚东西 v. 1 to cover the floor of a room with a carpet 用地毯铺（房间的）地
2 ~ sth (with/in sth) to cover sth with a thick layer of sth 把…厚厚覆盖
3 (informal) to speak angrily to sb because they have done sth wrong 训斥，斥责 [synonym: reprimand] phrase: (be/get called) on the carpet （因做错事）被上司叫去训斥
8. décor
n. the style in which the inside of a building is decorated（建筑内部的）装饰布局，装饰风格
9. appreciative
adj. 1 ~ (of sth) feeling or showing that you are grateful for sth 感激的，感谢的 e.g.: The company was very appreciative of my efforts.
2 showing pleasure or enjoyment 欣赏的，赏识的
e.g.: an appreciative audience appreciatively adv.
10. incongruous
adj. strange, and not suitable in a particular situation 不合适的，不相称的，不协调的 [synonym: inappropriate] incongruity n. incongruously adv.
Para 8 ~17 Emission n.
(Formal) The production or sending out of light, heat, gas, etc e.g.
The emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Conceivable adj.
That you can imagine or believe E.g.
It is conceivable that I’ll see her tomorrow.
Abrupt adj.
Speaking or acting in a way that seems unfriendly and rude; not taking time to say more than is necessary. e.g.
She was very abrupt with me in our meeting.
Hit-n’-run
(of a road accident)caused by a driver who does not stop to help e.g.
He was killed in a hit-n’-run..
11. falsetto
n. an unusually high voice, especially the voice that men use to doing very high notes （尤指男高音的）假声 Para 18~19 Blink
When you blink or blink your eyes or your eyes blink, you shut and open your eyes quickly 眨眼睛 e.g. he blinked in the bright sunlight. 他在强烈的眼光下直眨眼睛。
To shine with an unsteady light; to flash on or off 闪烁 e.g. suddenly a warning light blinked. 突然有一盏警示灯开始闪烁。
Blink sth. away/ back : to try to control tears or clear your eyes by blinking 眨眼或控制泪水（或挤掉藏东西）
In the blink of an eye : very quickly; in a short time 眨眼的功夫；很快
On the blink : (informal)(of a machine) no longer working correctly 失灵；出毛病
Grotesque
Adj. strange in a way that is unpleasant or offensive 怪诞的；荒唐的；荒谬的
e.g. it’s grotesque to expect a person of her experience to work for so little money.
她那样有经验的人为这点工钱真是荒唐。
Extremely ugly in a strange way that is often frightening or amusing 丑陋奇异的；奇形怪状的
e.g. a grotesque figure 奇形怪状的人；丑陋的人
Noun. a person who is extremely ugly in a strange way, especially in a book or painting (尤指书画中)奇形怪状的人，丑陋的人 The grotesque : a style of art using grotesque figures and designs 奇异艺术风格 Shrug
To raise your shoulders and then drop them to show that you do not know or care about sth.
e.g. Sam shrugged and said nothing. 萨姆耸耸肩，什么也没说。
Shrug sth. off / aside : to treat sth. as if it is not important 不把…当回事；对…满不在乎
Shrug sth. / sb off / away : to push sth. / sb back or away with your shoulders 甩开；摆脱；抖落
Equivocal
(of words or statements ) not having one clear or definite meaning or intention; able to be understood in more than one way 模棱两可的；意义双关的；含糊其辞的
e.g. she gave an equivocal answer, typical of a politician. 她的回答模棱两可，是典型的政客做法。
（of action or behavior）difficult to understand or explain clearly or easily 难以理解的；难以解释清楚的 e.g. the experiments produced equivocal results. 这些实验产生的结果难以理解。 Unequivocal
(formal) expressing your opinion or intention very clearly and firmly 表达明确的；毫不含糊的；斩钉截铁的 e.g. her answer wan an unequivocal ‘no’. 她的回答是个干脆利落的“不”字。 Bulb
The glass part that fist into an electric lamp, etc. to give when it is switched on 电灯泡 e.g. om lit by bare bulbs.
只有光秃秃的电灯泡照明的屋子
The round underground part of some plants, shaped like a onion, that grows into a new plant every year (植物)鳞茎 Bulbous
Shaped like a bulb; round and fat in an ugly way 鳞茎状的；圆胖难看的
e.g. a bulbous red nose 蒜头红鼻子
Countenance
None（formal or literary）a person’s face or their appearance 面容；脸色；面部表情
Verb (formal) to support sth. or agree to sth. happening 支持；同意；赞成
e.g. the committee refused to countenance his proposals. 委员会拒不同意他的方案。
Peremptorily
(formal) in a way that allows no discussion or refusal 专横地；霸道地；不容商量地
e.g. she peremptorily rejected the request. 她断然拒绝了请求。
Rivet
None a metal pin that is used to fasten two pieces of leather, metal, etc. together 铆钉
Verb to hold sb’s interest or attention so completely that they cannot look away or think of anything else 吸引住 e.g. I was absolutely riveted by her story. 我完全被她的故事吸引住了。
To fasten sth. with rivet 铆接；（用铆钉）固定 e.g. the steel plates were riveted together. 钢板被固定在一起。
Be riveted to the spot / ground : to be so shocked that you cannot move 吓呆了；呆若木鸡
Imperious
(formal) expecting people to obey you and treating them as if they are not as important as you 专横的；蛮横的；盛气凌人的 e.g. an imperious gesture / voice / command 盛气凌人的姿势/语调 respite
a short break or escape from sth. difficult or unpleasant 暂停；暂缓 e.g. the drug brought a brief respite from the pain.
药物暂时缓解了疼痛。
A short delay allowed before sth. difficult or unpleasant must be done 短暂的延缓；喘息
e.g. his creditors agreed to give him a temporary respite. 他的债权人同意给他一个喘息的机会。 Vacillate
(formal) to keep changing your opinion or thoughts about sth., especially in a way that annoys other people 观点（或立场等）摇摆；动摇 Vacillation n. 动摇 Dally
(old-fashioned) to do sth. too slowly; to take too much time making a decision 蹉跎（时光）；延误；拖拉
Dally with sb / sth. : to treat sb / sth. in a way that is not serious enough 轻率地对待；玩弄；戏弄
Para 20~24
1.self-assurance
a lot of confidence in yourself and your abilities胸有成竹，自信
e.g:The self-assurance of Amy smiled to me at that time. 2.flicker
闪烁；闪现；忽隐忽现；摇曳 flickered and went out lights 2>(of an emotion , a thought,etc.) to be expressed or appear somewhere for a short time E.G:Anger flickered in his eyes 3>to move with small quick movements E.G：Her eyelids flickered as he slept 3.interject opinion or a remark E.G:'You are wrong',interjected Susan 4,weary 1>very tired ,especially after you have been working hard or doing sth for a long time疲劳的，疲倦的 E.G：She suddenly felt old and weary. 2>making you feel tired or bored E.G:a weary journey 3>-of sth|of doing sth:no longer interested in or enthusiastic about sth E.G:Students soon grow weary of listening to a parade of historical facts. Wearily prisoner,etc. E.G:The hijackers surrendered themselves to the polices. The rebel soldiers were forced to surrender. 6.spell sth out:1>to explain sth in a simple ,clear way. E.G:You know what I mean---I am sure I don't need to spell it out. Let me spell out why we need more money. 2>to say or write the letters of a word in the right order 7.puff (verb.noun)1>~(at/on sth)to smoke a cigarette,pipe,etc. E.G:He puffed on his pipe. 2>~(sth)(out)to make smoke or steam blow out in clouds. E.G:Chimney were puffing out clouds of smoke. 3>to breathe loudly and quickly ,especially after you have been running. Para 24-40 early on at an early stage of situation ,relationship,period of time,etc.在初期，在开始阶段，早先 e.g.：I knew quite early on that I want to marry her. Irish Bayou:爱尔兰的支流 fancy adj.1,(something disapproving)expensive or connected with an expensive way of life 昂贵的；奢华的 e.g.：Don’t come back with any fancy price. 2,(Name)(of food食物)of high quality 优质的；高档的 verb,1 to want sth or want to do 想要；想做 e.g.：Fancy a drink? Jaguar:非洲虎 Leastways adv. at least 至少；起码 e.g.：It isn’t cheap to get there, leastways not at this time of year. Fussy adj,~(about sth)too concerned or worried about details or standards, especially unimportant one 担心的；大惊小怪的；挑剔的 e.g.：fussy parents瞎操心的父母 She’s such a fussy eater. sharply: adv.1 in a critical, rough or severe way 尖刻地；严厉地；猛烈地 e.g.: The report was sharply critical of the police. 2 quickly and suddenly or loudly 急促而大声地;迅疾而突然地 e.g.: He rapped sharply on the window. Smug adj. looking or feeling too pleased about sth you have done or achieved 沾沾自喜的；自鸣得意的 e.g.：a smug expression/smile/face,etc. all over phr.to or in any or all places 到处 e.g.: There is ivy trailing all over the wall. oblige:~sb (by doing sth) ~sb (with sth)to help sb by doing what they ask or what you know then want (根据要求或需要）帮忙，效劳； e.g.：Would you oblige me with some information? tuck away to hide sth somewhere or keep it in safe place 收藏起；使收藏 e.g.：She kept his letters tucked away in a drawer. Detective n.1a person, especially a police officer ,whose job is to examine crimes and catch criminals 侦探；警探 e.g.: a detective story/novel 2 私家侦探 cluck verb, to make a short low sound with your tongue to show that you feel sorry for sb or that you disapprove of sth （表示遗憾或不赞成）发出的啧啧声 e.g.: The teacher clucked sympathetically at the child’s story. Reprovingly adv., in a reproving or reproachful manner 挑剔地；责备地 e.g.：She spoke to him reprovingly. Understandingly adv., with understanding 领悟地 e.g.：She nodded understandingly. Reckon verb, to think sth or have an opinion about sth 想，认为 What do you reckon? lick to easily defeat sb or deal with 轻松战胜，轻易对付 e.g.: We thought we had them. Basement n. the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage 地下室 e.g.：They transformed the basement into a reading room. Para 41~50 Concede： （v.） 1）admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it. 承认……是为真或正确 \"I had to concede that I'd overreacted\" Reckon (v.) 1）establish by counting or calculation; calculate. 估计，推想 \"his debts were reckoned at $300,000\" 2）conclude after calculation; be of the opinion. \"he reckons that the army should pull out entirely\" 3）rely on or be sure of doing, having, or dealing with. \"they had reckoned on a day or two more of privacy\" Scouting (N.)侦察，侦查 1）the action of gathering information about enemy forces or an area. \"For the most part it was considered that air forces would be used primarily for scouting and reconnaissance missions, both overland and at sea.\" 2）the characteristic activity and occupation of a Boy Scout or Girl Scout; the Scout movement. (V.)make a search for someone or something in various places. \"I was sent to scout around for a place to park the camper\" 同义词: search, look, hunt, ferret about/around, around/about Puff（V.） 1. smoke and exhale strongly; ∶吸，抽（香烟等） 2. suck in or take (air); 3. breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted; 4. make proud or conceited; He took a puff on his pipe and shook his head. 他抽了口烟斗，摇了摇头。 Headlight (n.) one of the large lights at the front of a vehicle车前灯 trim:装饰 Noun root 1. a state of arrangement or appearance; 2. a decoration or adornment on a garment; 3. attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation 4. cutting down to the desired size or shape 动词： 1）cut down on; make a reduction in; 2）decorate修剪； 整理； 装饰 Tip：末梢，端 名词 1）the extreme end of something; especially something pointed 2）a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) 动词：给小费； 倾斜，翻倒； 装顶端 .1）give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the agreed-on compensation; 2）cause to topple or tumble by pushing Shiny：发光的，光亮的； 闪耀的，有光泽的 Adjective 1. reflecting light; 2. having a shiny surface or coating; 3. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; 4. abounding with sunlight; Fender (n.) a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud (车辆的)挡泥板； 防御物； 保护板； despairingly ( adv.) with desperation; 绝望地，自暴自弃地 Para 51~65 hasty（adj.） 1. said, made or done very quickly, especially when this has bad results匆忙的；草率的 e.g. Let’s not make any hasty decisions 2. acting or deciding too quickly, without enough thought仓促行事；考虑不周密 e.g. Perhaps I was too hasty in rejecting his offer incongruous (adj.) strange, and not suitable in a particular situation 不合适；不相称的 e.g Their acts are incongruous with their principles. falsetto (n.) an unusually high voice, especially the voice that men use to sing very high notes假声；假嗓子 detective (n.) a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to examine crimes and catch criminals侦探；警探 shrug (v.) to raise your shoulders and them to show that you do not know or care about sth.耸肩 e.g. Sam shrugged and said nothing. rekon (v.) 1.to think sth. or have an opinion about想；认为 e.g. rekon that I’m going to get that job 2.to expect to do sth.料想；预计 e.g. We rekon to finish by ten. poise (n.v.) 1.a clam and confident manner with control of your feeling or behaviour稳重；自若 2.the ability to move or stand in an ele.g.ant way with good control of your body优雅的举止 3.to be or hold sth. Steady in a particular position保持；抓紧 e.g. The hawk poised in mid-air ready to swoop. wind (adv.) 1.to have many bends and twists蜿蜒；迂回 e.g. The river winds its way between two meadows 2.to warp or twist sth. around itself or sth. else缠绕 e.g. He wound the wool into a ball Para 66~80 Twig Noun a very thin small branch 细枝，嫩芽 Verb to suddenly understand or realize sth (突然地）明白，意识到 e.g.：I finally twigged what he meant。 Texas 德克萨斯州 Arkansas 阿肯色州 Alabama 阿拉巴马州 emphatically adv without question and beyond doubt 强调地,明显地，显然. e.g.: she is emphatically oppose to the proposals Louisiana 路易斯安那州 Duchess of Croydon 克洛伊顿公爵夫人 rein Noun 1 the state of being in control or the leader of sth 控制，主宰 E.g. It was time to hand over the rein of power 是该让权的时候了。 Noun 2 a long narrow leather band that is fasten around a horse neck 缰绳 e.g.：she pulled gently on the reins 她轻轻的拉着缰绳 Verb to start to control sb or sth more strictly 严格控制，加强管理 e.g. We need to rein back public spending Inevitable adj 1 that you cannot avoid or prevent 不可避免的，不能防止 的 E.g.：a rise in the interest rates seems inevitable adj. 2 so frequent that you always expect it 照例必有的，惯常的 E.g. the English and their inevitable cups of tea noun something that is certain to happen 必然发生的事，不可避免的事 E.g. you have to accept the inevitable eventuality Noun something that may possibly happen ,especially sth unpleasant (尤指令人不快的）可能发生的事情，出现的结果。 E.g.：we are prepared for every eventuality trim Verb to decorate sth, especially around its edges 装饰，修饰，点缀 e.g. gloves trimmed with fur Noun an act of cutting a small amount of sth , especially hair 修剪 e.g. the tree needs a trim Adj look thin,healthy and attractive 苗条的，健康优雅的；neat and well cared for 整齐的，精心照管的 e.g. a trim garden traceable Adj (usually followed by `to') able to be traced to 起源于；可追踪的； E.g.：most telephone call are traceable Jaguar Noun a large animal of the cat family 美洲豹；British luxury car . 捷豹（汽车品牌） Para81~85 Reckon v. 1. To think sth or have an opinion about sth. 想；认为 reckon (that) I am going to get that job. 2. to expect to do sth. 料想；预计；指望 We reckon to finish by ten. 3. reckon sth(at sth)to calculate an amount ,a number, etc.估计；估算；计算 The journey was reckon to take about two hours. Coolness n. The quality of being cool 凉；凉快，冷静；冷漠 I admire her coolness under pressure. Come down to (no passive) to be able to be explained by a single important point.可归结为；可归纳为 What it comes down to is, either I get more money or I leave. Buy (sb) off To pay sb money ,especially dishonestly, to prevent them from doing sth you do not want them to do收买，买通，贿赂（某人不干某事） Incriminate v. 1. put…in crime 控告 2. to make it seem as if sb. has done sth wrong or ille.g.al.使负罪，牵连 criminating evidence控诉证据，定罪证据 Oafish adj. 愚蠢的 oaf n. a stupid ,unpleasant or awkward person ,esp. a man傻瓜，蠢材，笨蛋（尤指男人） Lookout v. 1. a place for watching from ,esp. for danger or an enemy coming towards you.监视处，观察所，瞭望台 2. a person who has the responsibility of watching for sth, esp. danger ,etc.监视员，观察员 be on the lookout (for sb/sth) to watch carefully for sb/sth in order to avoid danger, etc.注意，留心，警戒 Trim n. material that is used to decorate clothes, furniture, cars, etc. esp. along the edges, by being a different colour , etc.饰物，边饰，装饰配件 Headlight trim ring Terrain n. used to refer to an area of land when you are mentioning its natural features, for example, if it is rough, flat, etc.地形，地势，地带 Adept n & adj.(at/in sth) good at doing sth that is quite difficult内行的，熟练的，擅长的 Para 86~100 Blink When you blink or blink your eyes or your eyes blink, you shut and open your eyes quickly 眨眼睛 e.g. he blinked in the bright sunlight. 他在强烈的眼光下直眨眼睛。 To shine with an unsteady light; to flash on or off 闪烁 e.g. suddenly a warning light blinked. 突然有一盏警示灯开始闪烁。 Blink sth. away/ back : to try to control tears or clear your eyes by blinking 眨眼或控制泪水（或挤掉藏东西） In the blink of an eye : very quickly; in a short time 眨眼的功夫；很快 On the blink : (informal)(of a machine) no longer working correctly 失灵；出毛病 Grotesque Adj. strange in a way that is unpleasant or offensive 怪诞的；荒唐的；荒谬的 e.g. it’s grotesque to expect a person of her experience to work for so little money. 她那样有经验的人为这点工钱真是荒唐。 Extremely ugly in a strange way that is often frightening or amusing 丑陋奇异的；奇形怪状的 e.g. a grotesque figure 奇形怪状的人；丑陋的人 None. a person who is extremely ugly in a strange way, especially in a book or painting (尤指书画中)奇形怪状的人，丑陋的人 The grotesque : a style of art using grotesque figures and designs 奇异艺术风格 Shrug To raise your shoulders and then drop them to show that you do not know or care about sth. e.g. Sam shrugged and said nothing. 萨姆耸耸肩，什么也没说。 Shrug sth. off / aside : to treat sth. as if it is not important 不把…当回事；对…满不在乎 Shrug sth. / sb off / away : to push sth. / sb back or away with your shoulders 甩开；摆脱；抖落 Equivocal (of words or statements ) not having one clear or definite meaning or intention; able to be understood in more than one way 模棱两可的；意义双关的；含糊其辞的 e.g. she gave an equivocal answer, typical of a politician. 她的回答模棱两可，是典型的政客做法。 （of action or behavior）difficult to understand or explain clearly or easily 难以理解的；难以解释清楚的 e.g. the experiments produced equivocal results. 这些实验产生的结果难以理解。 Unequivocal (formal) expressing your opinion or intention very clearly and firmly 表达明确的；毫不含糊的；斩钉截铁的 e.g. her answer wan an unequivocal ‘no’. 她的回答是个干脆利落的“不”字。 Bulb The glass part that fist into an electric lamp, etc. to give when it is switched on 电灯泡 e.g. om lit by bare bulbs. 只有光秃秃的电灯泡照明的屋子 The round underground part of some plants, shaped like a onion, that grows into a new plant every year (植物)鳞茎 Bulbous Shaped like a bulb; round and fat in an ugly way 鳞茎状的；圆胖难看的 e.g. a bulbous red nose 蒜头红鼻子 Countenance None（formal or literary）a person’s face or their appearance 面容；脸色；面部表情 Verb (formal) to support sth. or agree to sth. happening 支持；同意；赞成 e.g. the committee refused to countenance his proposals. 委员会拒不同意他的方案。 Peremptorily (formal) in a way that allows no discussion or refusal 专横地；霸道地；不容商量地 e.g. she peremptorily rejected the request. 她断然拒绝了请求。 Rivet None a metal pin that is used to fasten two pieces of leather, metal, etc. together 铆钉 Verb to hold sb’s interest or attention so completely that they cannot look away or think of anything else 吸引住 e.g. I was absolutely riveted by her story. 我完全被她的故事吸引住了。 To fasten sth. with rivet 铆接；（用铆钉）固定 e.g. the steel plates were riveted together. 钢板被固定在一起。 Be riveted to the spot / ground : to be so shocked that you cannot move 吓呆了；呆若木鸡 Imperious (formal) expecting people to obey you and treating them as if they are not as important as you 专横的；蛮横的；盛气凌人的 e.g. an imperious gesture / voice / command 盛气凌人的姿势/语调 respite a short break or escape from sth. difficult or unpleasant 暂停；暂缓 e.g. the drug brought a brief respite from the pain. 药物暂时缓解了疼痛。 A short delay allowed before sth. difficult or unpleasant must be done 短暂的延缓；喘息 e.g. his creditors agreed to give him a temporary respite. 他的债权人同意给他一个喘息的机会。 Vacillate (formal) to keep changing your opinion or thoughts about sth., especially in a way that annoys other people 观点（或立场等）摇摆；动摇 Vacillation n. 动摇 Dally (old-fashioned) to do sth. too slowly; to take too much time making a decision 蹉跎（时光）；延误；拖拉 Dally with sb / sth. : to treat sb / sth. in a way that is not serious enough 轻率地对待；玩弄；戏弄 Para 101~109 Declare (v.) to state sth firmly and clearly: ~+speech 宣称，断言 e.g. ‘I’ll do it!’ Tom declared. “我来做！”汤姆果断地说。 Decisive adj.→decisively adv. 决然地，果断地 Able to decide sth quickly and with confidence Bulge (v.) To stick out from sth in a round shape 凸出，鼓胀e.g. His eyes bulged. 他双眼凸出。 Evenly Calmly; without showing any emotion(adv.) 平静地，镇静地，平和地 e.g. ‘I warned you not to phone me,’ he said evenly. “我告诫过你不要给我打电话。”他平静地说。 Beady adj. (of eyes)small, round and bright; watching everything closely or with suspicion小圆珠般而亮晶晶的；机警的 e.g. I shall certainly keep a beady eye on his behavior. 我一定会时刻睁大眼睛提放他的行为。 Duchess (n.) 公爵夫人；女公爵 Unbelieving (adj.) feeling or showing that you do not believe sb/sth 不相信的，怀疑 e.g. She stared at us with unbelieving eyes. 她用疑惑的眼睛看着我们。 因篇幅问题不能全部显示，请点此查看更多更全内容