Group 3 Flashcards
abhorrent(adj.)
in conflict, utterly opposed, loathsome, repugnant(ant. admirable)可恶的,厌恶的,格格不入的
abhor(v.)
utterly detest, loathe,hate 痛恨,憎恶
admonish(v.)
reprove gently but seriously, warn of a fault,caution,(ant. commend)告诫,劝告
admonition(n.)
gentle warning, friendly report警告
ambrosial(adj.)
extremely pleasing to taste or smell, delicious(he food of the gods)特别美味的, 芬香的
confine(v.)
shut up, imprison, keep in narrow, cramped, quarters(ant. free)界限,边界
confinement(n.)
imprisonment约束
decade(n.)
period of ten years 十年
detonate(v.)
explode with suddenness and violence,cause something to explode爆炸
detonation(n.)
explosion爆炸
ephemeral(adj.)
lasting one day only, fleeting, transitory, short-lived, transient(ant. permanent, perpetual)短暂的, 朝生暮死的
gullible(adj.)
easily deceived or cheated, credulous(ant. astute) 轻信的
gull(adj.)
deceive, cheatd欺骗
haggle(v.)
dispute or argue iver a price in a pretty way, bargain, wrangle讨价还价的
immerse(v.)
plunge or place into a liquid, dip, duck
engross, absorb 沉浸