词汇(Vocabulary)
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custodian ( n.) :a person who has the custody or care of something，as of a private library；caretaker；keeper(私人图书馆等的)管理员，看管人
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tally ( n.) :anything used as a record for an account，reckoning，or score记帐或记分用物
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abstain ( v．) :decline to use vote(投票时)弃权
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horsefly ( n.) :any of a number of related large flies(Tabanidae)，the female of which sucks the blood of horses，cattle，etc．虻
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quill ( n.) :the hollow，horny stem of a feather；calamus羽毛管
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inkwell ( n.) :a container for holding ink，usually set in the top of a desk，inkstand，etc．(镶在桌上或墨水台上的)墨水池
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holler ( v．) :[colloq．]shout or yell[口]叫喊，呼喊
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mill ( v．) :[AmE]move slowly in a circle，as cattle，or aimlessly，as a confused crowd(often with around or about)[美](人、家畜)成群地兜圈子；乱哄哄地推挤(常与around或about连用)
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Quaker ( n.) :a popular name for a member of the Society of Friends：Friend 贵格会教徒(基督教新教的教友派或“公谊会”教徒的别称)
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distill ( v．) :remove，extract，or produce by distillation用蒸馏法提取(或生产)，由蒸馏而得；提纯；精制
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rum ( n.) :an alcoholic liquor distilled from fermented sugar cane，molasses，etc．朗姆洒(甘蔗汁制的一种甜酒)
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dammit ( interj.) :amn it(used to express annoyance，disgust，impatience)该死的；他妈的
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tria juncta in uno :[Latin]three joined in one[拉]三人意见统一
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wart ( n.) :an imperfection，failing，flaw，etc．缺点；缺陷；瑕疵
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portly ( adj.) :stout；corpulent肥胖的；粗壮的；魁梧的
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hawkish ( adj.) :of or like a hawk像鹰一样的
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bespectacled ( adj.) :wearing spectacles戴眼镜的
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sycophant ( n.) :a person who seeks favour by flattering people of wealth or influece谄媚者，拍马者
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gout ( n.) :disease with inflammation of joints，esp. of big toe [医]痛风
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drowse ( v. ) :sleep lightly；be half asleep；dose打瞌睡，打盹
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pappy ( n.) :[dial．or colloq．]father[方或口]爸爸
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vehement ( adj.) :having or characterized by intense feeling or strong passion；fervent；impassioned，etc．热情的；热烈的；激情的
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quietude ( n.) :a state of being quiet；rest；calmness平静，宁静
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pedantic ( adj. ) :like or of a pedant学究气的，书呆子似的
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festivity ( n.) :[pl．]festive proceedings；things done in celebration[复]庆祝活动，庆典
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swat ( v．) :[colloq．]hit with a quick，sharp blow[口]重拍，猛击
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whoop ( n.) :a loud shout，cry高叫声，呼喊声
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absolve ( v．) :free(from a duty，promise．etc)解除(或免) 除…的(责任)；使不受(诺言等)约束
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allegiance ( n.) :the obligation of support and loyalty to one’s ruler, government, or country(对统治者、政府、国家)效忠
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dissolve ( v．) :end by or as by breaking up；terminate使结束，使中止
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second ( v．) :indicate formally one’s approval。r support of (a motion，nomination，etc．)赞成；支持(动议等)
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motion ( n.) :a proposal；suggestion；a proposal formally made in an assembly or meeting提议；动议；会议提案
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weasel ( n.) :a sly，cunning，or sneaky person狡猾的人，奸刁的人
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intone ( v．) :speak or recite in a singing tone or in prolonged monotones；chant吟咏；吟诵；以拖长的音调说话或朗诵
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brunt ( n.) :the heaviest or hardest part正面的冲击；主要的压力
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skeptical ( adj.) :not easily persuaded or convinced；doubting；questioning难以说服的；好怀疑的
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itch ( v．) :have a restless desire or hankering渴望，追求
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sever ( v．) :part or break off，as by cutting or with force；cut in two切断，割断
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cripple ( v．) :make unable or unfit to act，function effectively，etc．；disable使损伤，使丧失活动能力；削弱
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muster ( v．) :gather together and display；collect；summon鼓起；振作(常与up连用)
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forsake ( v．) :abandon抛弃，遗弃
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anarchist ( n.) :a person who believes in or advocated anarchism无政府主义者，无政府主义鼓吹者
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redress ( v．) :set right；rectify or remedy，often by making compensation for(a wrong，grievance，etc．)纠正，矫正；补偿
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treason ( n.) :violation of the allegiance owed to one's sovereign or state；betrayal of one's country叛国罪；叛逆行为
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pound ( v．) :deprive of money or property by violence；loot 掠夺(某地)的财物；抢劫(某人)的财物
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stifle ( v．) :suppress or repress；check，stop，inhibit，etc．抑制；扑灭；镇压
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spawn ( vt．) :bring forth or be the source of酿成，引起
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status quo :the existing state of affairs(at a particular time)(also"status in quo”)现状(亦作status in quo)
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seditious ( adj.) :engaging in resistence or rebellion against the government in power叛乱的
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fugitive ( n.) :a person who flees or has fled from danger，justice，etc．逃亡者，逃犯
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chaos ( n.) :extreme confusion or disorder纷乱，混乱(状态)，无秩序
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reek ( vi．) :be permeated with anything very unpleasant充满(某种极不愉快的东西)(通常与of，with连用)
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roach ( n.) :any of an order(Blattalia)of insects with long feelers and a flat soft body(some species are common house—hold pests)蟑螂
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aye ( adv．) :yes；yea是；当然
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infernal ( adj.) :[colloq．]hateful；outrageous[口]可恨的，可恶的，讨厌的，该死的
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incendiary ( n.) :a person who willfully stirs up strife. riot，rebellion，etc．煽动者
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demagogue ( n.) :a person who tries to stir up the people by appeals to emotion，prejudice，etc．in order to win them over quickly and so gain power煽动者，鼓动者；蛊惑人心的政客
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fribble ( n.) :any trifling act or thought无聊的行为或思想
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whack ( vt.) :[colloq．]strike or slap with a sharp。Resounding blow[口]使劲打；重击
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bedlam ( n.) :any place or condition of noise and confusion渲闹或混乱的地方或状态
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ascetic ( adj.) : self—denying；austere苦行(主义)的，禁欲的
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emblem ( n.) :a sign，badge，or device标记；徽章；像章
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ditto ( n.) :the same(as something said or appearing above or before)同上，同前
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felicity ( n.) :a quality or knack of appropriate and pleasing expression in writing，speaking，painting，etc．(措词等的)恰当，恰如其分；贴切；巧妙
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anteroom ( n.) :a room leading to a larger or more important room；waiting room前厅；(来宾)接待室
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inalienable ( adj.) :that may not be taken away or transferred不可剥夺的；不能转让的
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levy ( v．) :wage(war)发动(战争)
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bonny，bonnie ( adj.) :[now chiefly Scot．or Eng．dial．]fine；pleasant[现主苏格兰或英方]好的，愉快的，快活的
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mercenary ( n.) :a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army外国雇佣兵
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kilt ( n.) :a pleated skirt reaching to the knees；esp.，the tartan．skirt worth sometimes by men of the Scottish Highlands苏格兰高地男子和苏格兰兵团士兵穿的、方格呢制的褶裥短裙
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antagonize ( v． ) :incur the dislike of；．make an enemy of招…的怨；引起…的反对；使…与自己为敌
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august ( adj.) :inspiring awe and reverence；imposing and magnificent威严的，威风凛凛的；(建筑物等)庄严雄伟的
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contention ( n.) :a statement or point that one argues for as true or valid(争论中的)论点；争论点
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apoplexy ( n.) :apoplexy sudden paralysis with total or partial loss of consciousness and sensation，caused by the breaking or obstruction of a blood vessel in the brain；stroke[医]中风
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piddle ( v．) :dawdle or trifle(sometimes with away)鬼混；游荡；偷懒(有时与away连用)
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abdicate ( v．) :give up formally(a high office，throne，authority，etc．)(国王)退(位)；辞(职)
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incite ( v．) :urge to action；stir up；rouse促成；激励；怂恿；鼓动
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prostitute ( v．) :sell(oneself，one's artistic or moral integrity，etc．)for low or unworthy purposes出卖(名誉等)；为(钱)而自甘堕落
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aroma ( n.) :a characteristic quality or atmosphere格调，风格，风味，韵味
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seafaring (adj.) :of or engaged in life at sea航海的；海上生活的
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elate ( v．) :raise the spirit of；make very happy，proud，or joyful使精神振奋；使欢欣鼓舞；使得意洋洋
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glum ( adj. ) :feeling or looking gloomy，sullen，or morose忧郁的，闷闷不乐的，愁眉不展的
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bastard ( n.) :a person regarded with contempt，hatred，pity，resentment，etc．or sometimes with playful affection讨厌鬼；坏蛋；家伙(有时用于开玩笑的场合)
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tavern ( n.) :saloon；bar酒馆
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credential ( n.) :[usu．pl．]a letter or certificate given to a person to show that he has a right to confidence or to the exercise of a certain position or authority(常用复)证明书，介绍信；信任状；(大使等的)国书
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jeopardize ( v．) :put in jeopardy；endanger使处于险境；危及，危害
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fishwife ( n.) :a coarse，scolding woman粗野的女人，泼妇，悍妇
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obnoxious ( adj.) :very unpleasant；objectionable；offensive令人非常不快的；引起反感的；讨厌的
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pageant ( n.) :a spectacular exhibition，elaborate parade，etc．，as a procession with floats华丽的展览；壮观的行列
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dilemma ( n.) :any situation in which one must choose between unpleasant alternatives窘境，左右为难
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demigod ( n.) :[myth．]a lesser god；minor deity[神话]半人半神
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poll (v．) :[AmE．]require each member of(a jury，committee，etc．)to declare his vote individually[美]个别征求…中成员的意见
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nonentity ( n.) :a person or thing of little or no importance无足轻重的或无用的人或物
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anonymity ( n.) :the condition or fact of being anonymous不知名，无名
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reconciliation ( n.) :a reconciling和解；调解
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flourish ( n.) :a decorative or curved line or lines in writing(手写花体字上的)花边，曲线
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belfry ( n.) :a bell tower，esp. one that is part of a building，placed at the top(尤指建筑物顶上的)钟塔，钟楼
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短语 (Expressions)
例：
She is determined to succeed and won’t let anything get／
stand in her way．她决心要成功，不让任何事情妨碍她。
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in aIl fairness: You use this phrase when you are about to add a com． ment that corrects a falsa or unfair impression．完全出于公平起见。
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In all fairness to Jack，he was just trying to be helpful．为杰
克说句公平话，他只是想帮忙。
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take a chance: take a risk冒险
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You don’t get anywhere in life without taking chances．在生
活中，你不冒险就会一事无成。
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