Chapter 14

Question 1

grouse

Answer 1

complain; gurmble

Question 2

growl

Answer 2

低吼

Question 3

grudge

Answer 3

1. be resentfully unwilling to give, grant, or allow (something): he grudged the work and time that the meeting involved.
2. [with two objects, usually with negative] feel resentful that (someone) has achieved (something): I don’t grudge him his moment of triumph.
3. bear a grudge against someone: maintain a feeling of ill will or resentment toward someone:

Question 4

grueling

Answer 4

extremely tiring and demanding

Question 5

grumble

Answer 5

grouse; complain

Question 6

guile

Answer 6

sly or cunning intelligence

Question 7

gush

Answer 7

1. (of a liquid) flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream, often suddenly:
2. speak or write with effusiveness or exaggerated enthusiasm: a nice old lady reporter who covers the art openings and gushes about everything.

Question 8

gust

Answer 8

1. a brief, strong rush of wind.
   • a burst of something such as rain, sound, or emotion: gusts of rain lashed down the narrow alleys.
2. (of the wind) blow in gusts: the wind was gusting through the branches of the tree.

Question 9

halfhearted

Answer 9

without enthusiasm

Question 10

hassle

Answer 10

irritating inconvenience; quarrel

Question 11

hail

Answer 11

雾

Question 12

hearty

Answer 12

vigorous and cheerful

Question 13

heave

Answer 13

lift or haul

Question 14

heft

Answer 14

lift or carry (something heavy)

Question 15

hem

Answer 15

(hem someone/something in) surround and restrict the space or movement of someone or something: he was hemmed in by the tables.

Question 16

heed

Answer 16

pay attention to; take notice of: he should have heeded the warnings.

Question 17

herald

Answer 17

1. noun:man official messenger bringing news.

2. verb: be a sign that (something) is about to happen: the speech heralded a change in policy.

Question 18

heretofore

Answer 18

before now

Question 19

hermit

Answer 19

a person living in solitude as a religious discipline.

Question 20

hilarity

Answer 20

extreme amusement

Question 21

hinge

Answer 21

1. noun:a movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes or which connects linked objects.
2. verv:• [no object] (hinge on) depend entirely on: the future of the industry could hinge on the outcome of next month’s election.

Question 22

hoarse

Answer 22

(of a person’s voice) sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting:

Question 23

hoax

Answer 23

a humorous or malicious deception: they recognized the plan as a hoax | [as modifier] : he was accused of making hoax calls.

Question 24

hobble

Answer 24

walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury:

Question 25

hokey

Answer 25

mawkishly sentimental: a good-hearted, slightly hokey song.

• noticeably contrived: a hokey country-western accent.

Question 26

horde

Answer 26

a large group of people:

Question 27

posied

Answer 27

having a self-assured and composed manner

Question 28

hubris

Answer 28

vain; smug

Question 29

illegible

Answer 29

not clear enough to be read: his handwriting is totally illegible.