口语 - B2 - 第8课 Flashcards
壮举
magnificent feat; heroic undertaking, brave feat
捐
contribute; donate
受宠若惊
be overwhelmed by an unexpected favour; be overwhelmed by a special favour; be overwhelmed by a superior’s favour; be overwhelmed by flattery and honour
微薄
meagre; slender; scanty, small, poor, minimal
杯水车薪
just a drop in the ocean
贫困
poor; impoverished; poverty-stricken; in straitened circumstances
难关
difficulty; crisis; barrier; tight squeeze
资助
aid financially; subsidise, aid … financially
募捐
solicit contributions; collect donations; pass the hat; pass the hat round
慰劳
appreciate sb.’s services and present gifts; send one’s best wishes to in recognition of services rendered, show appreciation
宗旨
aim; purpose
袖手旁观
put the hands in the sleeves and look on – to have nothing to do with a thing; fold one’s arms and look on; look on and do nothing; look on unconcerned
五体投地
throw oneself down at sb.’s feet in admiration; admire sb. from the bottom of one’s heart; kneel at the feet of; on all fours before
将功补过
make amends for previous faults by some good services; atone for one’s past crimes; expiate and atone for one’s wrongdoing by zealous service to the country; lenient consideration for a person’s mistakes in view of his past achievements
遵命
comply with your wish; obey your command
残疾
physical disability; deformity
盲人
blind person
易如反掌
as easy as to turn one’s hand; as easy as turning one’s hand; at a hand’s turn; can do it on one’s head
小拇指
little finger
调料
seasoning; condiment; flavouring
狼狈
in a difficult position; in a tight corner
跌跌撞撞
dodder along; stagger along; stumbling along; totteringly
碰壁
run up against a stone wall; run into a brick wall; meet with a refusal; run one’s head against a stone wall
欣慰
be relieved; be gratified, satisfied