July 11 Flashcards
Champion
冠军 a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition, especially in sports
V. 拥护 support the cause of ; defend
Inventor
发明者 a person who invented a particular process or device or who invents things as an occupation
Profit
N. 利润 a financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something
V. Obtain a financial advantage or benefit, especially from an investment.
Deny
V. 拒绝 refuse to give or grant (something requested or desired) to ( someone)
V. 否认 state that one refuse to admit the truth or existence of
Quote
引用 a quotation from a text or speech
Protest
抗议
N. A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
V. Express an objection to what someone has said or done
Brutal
野蛮 残暴
Savagely violent
Pessimism
悲观主义
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen , a lack of hope or confidence in the future
Nurture
培育 养育
N. The process of caring for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something
Conception
怀孕 become pregnant with a child
构想 设想 Form or devise a plan or a idea in the mind
Constant
A. 不变 n. 常数
A. Occurring continuously over a period of time.
N. A situation or state of affairs that does not change
Eminent
杰出
(of a person ) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession