July 19 Flashcards
reigning
v. 在位 统治 hold royal office; rule as king or queen
n. 朝 the period during which a sovereign rules.
atop
在顶上 on the top
superficial
表面上的 existing or occurring at or on the surface.
exile
流亡 放逐 expel and bar (someone) from their native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.
declare
宣布 say something in a solemn and emphatic manner.
remedial
补救 giving or intended as a remedy or cure
dilemma
困境 a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.
boost
促进 help or encourage (something) to increase or improve
disapproval
不赞成 possession or expression of an unfavorable opinion.
haul
a distance to be traversed
professed
(of a person) self-acknowledged or openly declared to be
soar
翱翔 飞涨 fly or rise high in the air.
avowed
承认 公开宣布 that has been asserted, admitted, or stated publicly.
overhauling
检修 take apart (a piece of machinery or equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary.
stagnant
呆滞 死气沉沉 (of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.
