英语笔记 5.28

英语笔记 5.28

tags: English

pessimistic
adj. 悲观的

reception
n. 接受、接纳；反应

The bridal suite was prepared for the reception of the honeymooners.
新婚套间已准备好以接待度蜜月的人。

His talk was given an enthusiastic reception.
他的讲话受到热烈的欢迎。

The police appealed to the crowd not to panic.
警方向群众呼吁不要惊慌。

As university campuses become increasingly multiethnic, they offer a glimpse of the conflicts society will face tomorrow.
大学校园种族群体日趋多样化，使人们初步感受到未来社会面临的诸多冲突。

receive a ... reception
得到...的反响

glare
v. 怒目而视

limp
adj. 柔软的；无力的
v. 一瘸一拐地走

reap the harvest
得到或好或坏的收获

profound
adj. 深刻的、沉重的

lump in throat
哽咽

weep
n. & v. 流泪、哭泣

The third act limps badly.
第三幕演得拖拖拉拉。

illustrate
v. 插图；（用示例﹑ 图表等）说明, 阐明

by means of
用...办法

mourn
v. 哀悼

mark out
划线；标出界限

She mourned for her dead child for many years.
她孩子死了多年, 她仍哀伤不已。

A red sky at night indicates fine weather the following day.
晚霞行千里。

exploit
v. 利用、剥削

exploit a situation for one's own advantage
趁着形势谋取私利

The ultilization of solor power promotes environmental protection.
太阳能的使用有助于保护环境。