词汇(Vocabulary)
intricate (adj) : hard to follow or understand becau full of puzzling parts，details，or relationships错综复杂的；难以理解的，难懂的
indulge (v.): give way to one’s own desire尽情享受；从事于
meander (v.) : wander aimlessly or idly；ramble漫步；闲逛
conversationalist (n.) : a person who convers；esp．，one who enjoys and is 精气神书法作品
skilled at conversation交谈者；(尤指)健谈者
anecdote (n.) : a short，entertaining account of some happening，usually personal or biographical轶事，逸事
intimate (n.) : a clo friend or companion密友，知己
on the rocks[colloq．] : in or into a condition of ruin or catastrophe (婚姻)破坏的；失败的musketeer (n.) : (formerly)a soldier armed with a musket火枪手
delve (v.) : investigate for information；arch发掘；调查(研究)
recess (n.) : a cluded，withdrawn，or inner place幽深处
desultorily (adv.) : aimlessly；at random随意地；无目的地
alchemy (n.) : an early form of chemistry，who chief aims were to change bar metals into gold：a method or power of transmutation; esp. the emingly miraculous change of a thing into something better炼金术；变化物质的方法或魔力
tart (adj.) : sharp in taste；sour；acid辛辣的；尖酸的；刻薄的
convict (n.) : a person found guilty of a crime and ntenced by a court罪犯
churl (n.) : a farm laborer；peasant农民；庄稼人，乡下人
rift (n.) : an open break in a previously friendly relationship分裂；失和
scamper (v.) : run or go hurriedly or quickly急驰，快跑
rendering (n.) : a translation翻译
bilingual (adj.) : of，in or using two languages(用)两种语言的
intercept (v.) : ize or stop on the way，before arrival at the intended place拦截；截断；截击。
abu (v.) : u wrongly；u insulting，coar or bad language；scold harshly滥用；辱骂，口出恶言
coin (v.) : make up；devi；invent(a new word，phra，etc．)编造；杜撰(新词、新短语等) tussle (v.) : fight，struggle，contend，etc．vigorously or vehemently斗争，搏斗；竞争dandelion (n.) : any of veral plants of the composite family，common lawn weeds with jagged leaves，often ud as greens，and yellow flowers蒲公英(属)
pejorative (adj.) : disparaging or derogatory轻蔑的；贬低的
facetious (adj.) : joking or trying to be jocular，esp．at an imappropriate time滑稽的；诙谐的；(尤指在不适当的时候)开玩笑的
underling (n.) : a person in a subordinate position；inferior disparaging(通常作蔑词)下属；edict (n.) : an official public proclamation or order issued by authority；decree法令；命令；布告
immune (adj.) : exempt from or protected against something disagreeable or harmful不受影响的；可避免的
ultimatum (n.) : a final offer or demand，esp．by one of the parties engaged in negotiations，the rejection of which usually leads to a break in relations and unilate足球画法
ral action，the u of force etc．by the party issuing the ultimatum最后通牒
chimpanzee (n.) anthropoid ape of Africa，with black hair and large，outstanding ears(非洲)黑猩猩
短语(Expressions)
make a point: explain fully what one is proposing充分解释
例：All fight，you’ve made your point；now keep quiet and let the others say what they think．好啦，你已经把话说清楚了；那就别说了，让别人谈谈看法。
in a flash: suddenly，very quickly转瞬间，立刻
例：Just wait here．I’u be back in a flash．就在这儿等我，我马上就回来。
on the rocks : (colloq．)in or into a condition of ruin or catastrophe(婚姻)破坏的，失败的例：Tim’s marriage is on the rocks．提姆的婚姻亮起了红灯。
get out the bed on the wrong side: to be cross or grouchy早晨起来便心情不好
lay down : to asrt or declare声明，颁布
例：The regulations lay down a rigid procedure for checking safety equipment．法令规定了一套严格的安检程序。
on wings : in flight；continually moving about像飞一样地，飘飘然
例：The birds are on wings in the sky．鸟儿在空中展翅高飞。
tu rn up one’s no at : to sneer at，scorn嘲笑，轻蔑
例：The children turned up their nos at my home cooking．孩子们嘲笑我的厨艺。
in the shoes of : in another’s position站在别人的立场上，设身处地
例：I’m glad I’m not in his shoes with all tho debts to pay off．我庆幸不用像他那样去偿还所有的债务。
come into one’s own : to receive what properly belongs to one，esp．acclaim or recognition得到自己该得的东西，如荣誉或世人的口碑
sit up : (colloq．)to。去湿气最好最快的方法
become suddenly alert；be surprid or startled吃惊，警觉例：I called her a damned hypocrite and that made her sit up．我骂她惺惺作态，她马上警觉起来。
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inaugural (adj.): of an inauguration就职(典礼)的
signify (v.): be a sign or indication of；mean表明；意味
almighty (adj.): having unlimited power；all—powerful有无限权力的；全能的forebear (n.): an ancester 祖先，祖宗
prescribe (v.): t down as a rule or direction；order；ordain；direct
命令；指示；规定，订立
generosity (n.): the quality of being generous慷慨；宽宏大量
heir (n.): person who appears to get some trait from a predecessor or ems to
carry on in his tradition继承者；后嗣
foe (n.): enemy；opponent敌人
undoing (n.): the act of bringing to ruin，disgrace，or destruction毁灭；破坏at odds: in disagreement；quarreling意见不一致；有争执
asunder (adv.): into parts or pieces分成碎片；分散
prey (n.): a person or thing that falls victim to someone or something牺牲品；掠夺品
subversion (n.): a subverting or being subverted．ruin 颠覆(活动)；破坏sovereign (adj.): independent of all others独立自主的
outpace (v.): surpass；exceed在速度上超过；胜过
invective (n.): a violent verbal attack．strong criticism，insults, curs, etc.;
vituperation 抨击；辱骂，谩骂
shield (n.): any person or thing that guards，protects，or defends; protection保护人；防护物；保护
writ (n.): a formal legal document ordering or prohibiting some action命令；律令；文书；传票
adversary (n.): a person who oppos or fights against another; opponent；enemy 对手，反对者；敌手，敌方
anew (adv.): again重新，再
unleash (v.): relea from or as from a leash(解开皮带以)释放
engulf (v.): swallow up；overwhelm 吞没，淹没，压倒
civility (n.): politeness．esp. in a merely formal way 礼貌，客气
belabor (v.): talk about at unnecessary length唠唠叨叨地反复讲
formulate (v.): put together and express (a theory．plan ,etc.)a systematic way 系统地阐述(或提出)(理论、计划等)
tap (v.): draw upon；make u of开发、发掘
heed (v.): pay clo attention to；take careful notice of注意, 留神，留心beachhead (n.): a position established by invading troops on an enemy shore；a position
gained as a care starting point for any action；foothold滩头堡，登陆场；立足点endeavor (n.): an earnest attempt or effort努力，尽力
testimony (n.): any form of evidence，indication. etc.；proof证明，证据
embattle (v.) : [常用于被动语态]prepare，array，or t in line for battle使准备战斗，使严阵以待
tribulation (n.): great miry or distress, as from oppression；deep sorrow苦难；困苦；忧伤
forge (v.) : move forward steadily，as if 樱花的花语是什么
against difficulties; form；produce(似乎迎着困难)稳步前进；形成；结成
alliance (n.): a clo association for a common objective as of nations，political parties，etc．联盟，联合，同盟
短语(Expressions)
at issue: in dispute；to be decided；at variance；in disagreement意见不一致例：What is at issue is the extent to which exam results reflect a student’s ability.
意见的分歧之处在于考试对于学生能力的影响程度。
at odds: in disagreement；quarrelling；antagonistic意见不一致，有争执
例：IHe was at odds with his colleagues．他与同事意见不合。
east off: to discard；abandon；disown丢弃，摆脱
例：A haven of tranquility where you can cast off the strains and stress of life．
一个可以摆脱生活重负的宁静港湾
beyond doubt: certainly毫无疑问
例：She was beyond doubt one of the finest swimmers in the school．
毫无疑问，她在学校里游泳游得最棒。
词汇(Vocabulary)
thread (v.) : pass through by twisting，turning，or weaving in and out穿过，通过pomegranate (n.) : a round fruit with a red，leathery rind and many eds covered 天秤女和天蝎男
with red，juicy，edible flesh；the bush or small tree that bears it石榴；石榴树
chant (n.) : a simple liturgical song in which a string of syllables or words is sung to each tune(礼拜仪式唱的)单调的歌
bier (n.) : a platform or portable framework on which a coffin or corp is placed棺材架；尸体架
hack (v.) : break up(1and)with a hoe，mattock，etc．(用锄等)翻地，挖(土)
oblong (adj.) : longer than broad；elongated长方形的
lumpy (adj.) : full of lumps；covered with lumps多块状物的；凹凸不平的
hummocky (a.) : full of or looking like low，rounded hills布满小丘的；似小圆丘的
derelict (adj.) : derted by the owner；abandoned；forsaken无主的；被遗弃的
lot (n.) : a plot of ground一块地
undifferentiated (adj.) : without clear qualities or distinctive characteristics无区别的；无显著特点的
mound (n.) : a heap or bank of earth，sand，etc．built over a grave，in a fortification，etc．土堆；堤；坟堆
prickly (adj.) : full of prickles多刺的
prickly pear : any of a genus of cactus plants having cylindrical or large，flat，oval stem joints and edible fruits仙人掌(属)
bumpy (adj.) : full of bumps；rough；jolting崎岖不平的；颠簸的；震摇的
gazelle (n.) : any of various small，swift，graceful antelopes瞪羚
hindquarter (n.) : either of the two hind legs and the adjoining loin of a carcass of veal，beef，lamb，etc．；[p1.]the hind part of a four—legged animal(牛、羊、个人简介模板范文
猪等的)后腿肉；[复](四肢动物的)后躯
nibble (v.) : take small，cautious，or gentle bites小口地咬；谨慎地咬(啃)
butt (v.) : strike or push with the head or horns：ram with the head(用头或角)撞击；顶撞mid—air (n.) : any point in space，not in contact with the ground or other surface空中；上空
navvy (n.) : n unskilled laborer，as on canals，roads，etc．劳工；无特殊技术的工人
sidle (v.) : move sideways，esp．in a shy or stealthy manner(羞怯或偷偷地)侧身行走
stow (v.) : pack or store away；fill by packing in an orderly way装载；装进；收藏municipality n．a city，town. etc．having its own incorporated government for local affairs自治市(或镇) ghetto (n.) : (in certain European cities)a ction to which Jews were formerly restricted(某些欧洲城市中从前的)犹太人居住区
sore (adj.) : giving or feeling physical pain；painful疼痛的；感到疼痛的
skull—cap (n.) : a light，clofitting，brimless cap，usually worn indoors(室内戴的)无沿便帽infest (v.) : overrun or inhabit in large numbers，usually so as to be harmful or bothersome；swarm in or over(虫害等)侵扰；骚扰；蔓延
booth (n.) : a stall for the sale of goods，as at markets or fairs(市场或集市上的)货摊；摊店，摊棚
prehistoric (adj.) : pertaining to ancient times，very old-fashioned老式的；古旧的
warp (v.) : become bent or twisted out of shape变弯曲；变歪
frenzied (adj.) : full of uncontrolled excitement疯狂的，狂乱的
clamour (v.) : make a loud confud noi or shout；cry out喧嚷，喧嚣，吵闹
grope (v.) : feel or arch about blindly，hesitantly，or uncertainly摸索；探索
lf-contained (adj.) : having within onelf or itlf cos30
all that is necessary；lf-sufficient，as a community自给自足的
witchcraft (n.) : the power or practices of witches: black magic；sorcery巫术；魔法square (adj.[colloq.]) : satisfying；solid；substantial[口]令人满意的；充实的
conspicuous (adj.) : attracting attention by being unexpected，unusual，outstanding惹人注目的，显眼的
grove (n.) : orchard果园
legionnaire (n.) : a member of a legion军团的成员
back—breaking (adj.) : requiring great physical exertion；very tiring费劲的；辛苦的，累人的
desolate (adj.) : uninhabited；derted荒无人烟的，荒凉的
lucerne (n.) : a type of plant who leaves grow in groups of three and which is ud for feeding farm animals紫花苜蓿
