Literature 5

Question 1

Respite

Answer 1

暂缓，喘息
a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

Question 2

interminable

Answer 2

无止尽的

endless (often used hyperbolically).

Question 3

cavalcade

Answer 3

骑兵队

a formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles.

Question 4

restive

Answer 4

难驾驭的，不耐烦的

(of a person) unable to keep still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control, especially because of impatience, dissatisfaction, or boredom.

Question 5

gesticulating

Answer 5

打手势

use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words.

Question 6

accouterment

Answer 6

装备

additional items of dress or equipment, or other items carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity.

Question 7

dullard

Answer 7

笨蛋
A slow or stupid person

Question 8

Imprecations

Answer 8

诅咒
A spoken curse

Question 9

Antagonist

Answer 9

对手，对立者

a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

Question 10

impetus

Answer 10

动力，促进
The force or energy with which a body mov3s