The children made zealous efforts to clean up the house for the Christmas party.热心的 We wonder if human beings are primarily altruistic or selfish.无私的 The public clamor for lower taxes continued year after year.呼吁
The old manuscripts had been disintegrated into a pile of fragments and dust.分解成
Although Napoleon was Corsican, he is considered by most modern Frenchmen to have been Frenchtheir own forebears.祖先
The boy who found it on the street returned the money intact.完整的 We did not molest the big dog because we were afraid of him.骚扰 干扰
The mourner?s profuse tears at the burial were heartbreaking.哀悼者 丰富的 葬礼 心碎的 He was slack in fulfilling his promises and responsibilities.放松 Tart apples taste sharp and are pleasantly acid in their taste.酸的
This plan looks all right in principle, but in practice it wouldn?t be viable.理论上 可行的 The carpenters made the roof aslant to allow water to run down. 木匠 倾斜
They conceded that victory was no longer attainable and agreed to a negotiated surrender.承认/可得/投降/谈She could not allow the stranger to enter her house, for she distrusted him.不信任 The table is very groggy. I think the leg is going to fall off.东倒西歪
The intrepid fireman saved persons trapped in a burning building disregarding of his own safety.英勇无畏We found it hard to like the boy because of his overbearing manners.傲慢的,压倒一切的 Only a rash person would have rushed into the burning house to save some clothes.轻率的
Though polio has been practically wiped out, there have been sporadic cases of the disease.小儿麻痹零星Fumes from automobiles and factory chimneys are toxic. 汽车 烟囱
The driver averted an accident by a quick turn of the steering wheel.避免 方向盘
Mother deduced from my loss of appetites what had happened to the cookies.推断 食欲不正 Our ship embarked passengers and wool at an Australian port. 装载 羊毛 After leaving college, the young man embarked on a new business career. The boy humiliated his parents by behaving badly in front of the guests.羞辱
A gregarious man, be enjoyed the companionship of a large number of jovial friends.社交的 友谊 快活Baseball has been called American?s national pastime through four seasons.消遣 The prince renounced his right to the throne.放弃
My grandmother likes to read a newspaper in a snug corner near the fireplace.舒适的
She doesn?t need to borrow a book because she?s got umpteen books waiting to be read at home.无数的The boy blurred the picture by touching it before the paint was dry. 玷污 The slums were demolished before the town was extended.拆除
Education makes people easy to govern but impossible to enslave.管理 征服 Many a man is impeded in his career by a lack of belief in himself.阻碍 The mother lulled the baby to sleep by singing a song.平息
In the court the plaintiff asserted that the thief had stolen two hundred dollars from his store.原告 宣称 He was strong and healthy but he?s never been robust since his illness.强健的 We had a strenuous day moving into our new house.紧张的 Pollution from smoke and dust vitiates the air.损害
All his attempts to improve were vitiated by his lack of will power. Lesson 10
The entire population was aggrieved by the tyranny of the king. 冒犯 暴政的
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Only a callous/apathy person can see suffering without trying to relieve it. 无情的 减轻 Walking barefoot on the asphalt pavement/trotter makes the bottom of your feet callous茧子. She wants to continue her study in the United States, but her parents disapprove of her plan. Ten dollars is a fabulous price for an ordinary pencil.难以置信的
He was infuriated by the police man?s rough treatment of his wife.激怒 粗暴对待
His political opponents feared his mordant tongue, and even more his mordant pen.尖酸的 The idiotic Indians sang a shit-song of victory, describing their prowess in battle.
He was arrested as a member of a subversive organization advocating the forceful overthrow of tpresent government. 危险的 支持 暴力推翻
Many students find temporary jobs during their summer holidays.零时工作
Through the years he amassed a large fortune to buy farm after he retired.积累
However, as the evidence began to accumulate, experts from the Zoo felt obliged to investigate.不得不People tend to amass possessions, sometimes without being aware of doing so. The Empire State Building is a colossal structure.巨大的
Sickness or bad luck often makes a person feel dismal.凄凉的
She was glad to see us again and gave me a genial welcome.亲切的
It is hard for an inveterate smoker to give up tobacco/cigarette.根深蒂固的 The punishment for that offence is two years in prison.犯罪
During his sojourn /stopover in Africa he learned much about native customs.逗留 Six robberies in one night put our village in turmoil.抢劫
A scientist suspends judgment and refrains from drawing conclusions until all the facts are in.克制
She assented to the doctor?s assertion that her son was ill, but could not consent to having hhospitalized.同意 断言 同意 住院
The couple wishes to live in a cozy little home rather than in a lifeless mansion.舒适的 无生气的 大厦That factory is trying to diversify its products to sell in different markets.多样化
The haggard faces of the rescued miners showed that they had a great deal of sufferings.憔悴的 Careless drivers cause many irreparable accidents.不可挽回的
Everyone has two paternal grandparents and two maternal grandparents.父亲的 母亲的 The young artist made a replica of the famous painting.复制品
His seclusion of the rabbit in the barn was kept secret from everyone else.隐藏 The two friends wrangled and now they don?t speak to each other.吵嘴 Most bigoted people are intolerant of opposition.固执的
Most of the food they eat is deficient in iron and protein.缺乏 铁 蛋白质
The sly fox eluded the hunters by running back in the opposite direction.狡猾 逃避 Some very great men have come from ignoble families.不光彩的
We are studying about dew, frost, mist, and other kindred facts of nature.露珠 霜 雾 家族的
During the Romantic period it was fashionable in literature to have a melancholy outlook on the world.忧No one likes to be regarded as a poltroon. ==coward 懦夫 The enemy was routed. 击退
The most massive defense system would still leave the nation vulnerable to nuclear attack.易受攻击 The child abided with his grandparents for three years before being returned to his parents.和..同住 She can't abide watching horror films.忍受
Please feel assured that we will abide by our promise.确定的
The audience in the theater was irritated by the unruly and boisterous children.激怒 To spit in the classroom is despicable.吐痰 卑劣的
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We saw many exotic plants at the flower exhibition, which we had never seen before.外来植物 For the mountain climber, it is imperative to get food and water before sunset.必要的 My wife has such an imperative voice that everyone coveys her.命令的 一队
He was nonplused by the strange customs he saw everywhere in the country.迷惑的
The leader of the band bowed in a pompous/exaggerated manner华而不实的鞠躬 He severed connection with Tom.切断
The day was so sultry that they had little energy left.闷热
The moon was waning, and in such a waning light, it is very difficult to see the enemy.减弱 Lesson 11
We are becoming acclimated to New York weather.适应水土
The senators assailed the President on the subject of the treaty between the two countries.参议员 攻击His face was congested with anger as the argument grew more heated.积满 Her effusive welcome made us feel most uncomfortable 涌现的 A good manager is frugal in the use of his funds 节俭 资金
The newspapers accused the government of being insolvent in its debts.指控 无力还债 Most passengers of the ship were seized with nausea during the storm at sea晕船 She had no way to redeem her furniture out of pawn.赎回典当家具
They used waterproof cement to prevent water from seeping through the roof of the runnel.渗出 A swollen cheek spoiled the symmetry of his handsome face.浮肿 破坏 对称 New York?s hot weather is often aggravated by its humidity.加剧潮湿 A balmy breeze was blowing across the beautiful lake.芳香的
The culmination of the doctor?s life?s work was his discovery of a cure of cancer.顶点 高潮 The storekeeper endorsed my bill when I paid the full amount.批注
The main field of hygiene is concerned with healthy living and cleanliness.卫生学 Sound is intangible and the same is true of light.
Grandfather sat by the fireplace, oblivious of everything around him.忘记 The funeral will be performed according to church rites 葬礼 仪式 Her story was boring, but he simulated interest to please her.模仿
The account of the trial was transcribed from the stenographer?s shorthand notes. The United States annexed Texas in 1845. 增加 Some people brew beer at home for home use.酿造
The boys whispering in the corner are brewing some mischief 低语酿造恶作剧 The boys derided him for his fear of the darkness.嘲笑 She always evaluates people by their clothes.评价 估计
Swept along by the swift current, he was in imminent danger of going over the waterfall. A judicious historian selects and weighs facts carefully and critically.精明的 There is a preponderance of hot days in July and August.占优势的
Many sage staffs around the commander helped him win the battle.圣明的 A sagacious businessman seldom fails in his business睿智的 The specter of the murdered man haunted the house. 游荡 The shout of “Fire” caused a great tumult in the theater.骚乱 Her apathy since her husband?s death worries her children.冷漠 If the aims of two countries collide, there may be a war.冲突
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The buildings were draped with red, white and blue bunting.覆盖
After his boring speech for over an hour, the fatuous speaker waited for applause from the audience. The impudent boy made faces at the teacher.无耻鲁莽的 insolent 无礼粗野的 I could have given a much better answer if I had had enough time to meditate This music seems to purify one?s spirit of evil thoughts.
The secretary?s beautiful figure and suave manners made the office bright. ==urbane The watchman who caught the thief was praised for his vigilance.警觉 Lesson 12
The engineer accelerates a train by turning on more power.加快 I will keep it secret, I feel averse to telling it to someone.
Two persons who saw the road accident corroborated the driver?s statatement. It took the soldiers only half an hour to encamp in the heavy rain.扎营 The air is very humid near the sea or large lake.潮湿
It is impossible to make plants grow in a desert without irrigation.灌溉
Absurd! Are you really think have a wee bit liquid? You should see mental doctor for whim……??? Every baseball player envies him; he is preeminent above all his rivals for pitching.卓越的 Everyone learns the rudiments of arithmetic in elementary school. 入门算数 When they got in the boiler room they were almost stifled by the heat.
He is a very versatile performer, he can act, sing, dance, and play the piano.多才多艺 The anatomy of an earthworm is much simpler than that of a man.解剖 蚯蚓 Football requires brain as well as brawn.
Dexterity in questioning the witnesses helped the lawyer win many cases.灵巧的 Mount Vesuvius hasn?t erupted for a good many years.喷发 Let?s discuss this topic on the hypothesis that it is true.
To drive an automobile, you must learn how to manipulated the steering wheel and pedals.操控踏板 The tribesmen sang a song of victory, describing their prowess in battle.部落男 A less scrupulous /conscientious man wouldn?t give the money back to its owner. The nurse treated the wounded soldiers with the most scrupulous care. One hundred dollars a month will suffice for the old lady?s need. He really likes antique art much more than modern art.
In coherent /consistent writing, every sentences connected in thought to the previous sentence. After dinner my father often dozes in his chair for a while.打盹 The actress?s beauty and fascinated everyone in the room迷住
Some people like to innovate the old systems and traditions, others like to preserve them. The magician?s tricks mystified the audience in the theater.
Leap year recurs every four years, and in that year February have 29 days. But according ChineTraditional Calendar, Every 19-years have seven-leap month. Unfortunately, Mr. Baker has born in Febru30. When he twenty-third, just celebrate ninety my day.
The sky was clear, and moonlight was shimmering on the lake.
The general explained the military technicalities of the matter to the newspaper reporters. A baby cries and gurgles but does not use articulate speech (or speak distinctly).
The speaker was careful to articulate his words so that everyone in the hall could understand him. The soldiers were confronted by two terrorists as they left their camp.面对恐怖分子
While she was waiting for her boy friend in the tearoom, a sweet melody filled her with ecstasy着迷. The mother tried to foster her son?s interest in music by taking him to concerts frequently.音乐会
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