The Picture Of Dorian Gray Flashcards

0
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Someone who is … is unreasonably angry and upset in a childish way

A

Petulant

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1
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任性的

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wilful

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2
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做错事的无辜表情

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a look of penitence

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3
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The quality of open and honest率真

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Candour

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4
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慈善事业

A

philanthropy

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5
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throw sth using a lot of force

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Fling
Fling oneself somewhere 突然跳到
Fling oneself into 投身
Have a fling 有染

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6
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unwilling to enjoy themselves阴郁,闷闷不乐

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sulky

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7
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a wish to do or have something which seems to have no serious reason or purpose behind it, and often occurs suddenly.

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whim

On a whim

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8
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someone who is killed or made to suffer greatly because of their religious or political beliefs, and is admired and respected by people who share those beliefs.

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Martyr

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9
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inclination; a liking 爱上

A

Take a fancy to …

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10
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Used in written English to refer to serious problems in a society or situation.

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Malady

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11
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the system of belief and practice characteristic of the Middle Ages, or devotion to elements of that period

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Medievalism

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12
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If a person or animal is *****, their body is severely damaged, usually by someone who physically attacks them.

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Mutilated, mutilation

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13
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To *** something means to spoil or damage it.

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Mar

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14
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To ***** someone means to kill them by squeezing their throat tightly so that they cannot breathe.

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Strangle

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15
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If someone *** over something, they think about it a lot, seriously and often unhappily.

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Brood(s)

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16
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Action, walk or speak with uncertainty

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Falter

17
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If something *** you, it is so confusing or difficult that you cannot understand it.

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Bewilder(s)

18
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If something ***, it vibrates and makes a steady noise.

A

Throb

19
Q

If you describe someone as ***, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.

A

Articulate

20
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If you describe an activity as ***, you mean that it is lazy, relaxed, and not energetic, usually in a pleasant way.

A

Languorous

21
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丁香

A

Lilac

22
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If something is ** or **, it becomes twisted together in an untidy way.

A

Tangled or tangles

23
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(常指男人的脸)轮廓分明的,有棱有角的 If you say that someone, usually a man, has *** features, you mean that their face has a strong, clear bone structure.

A

chiselled

24
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1.N-COUNT Your *** are the two openings at the end of your nose.

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nostrils

25
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憔悴的;疲惫的;苍老的 If someone looks ***, they look tired and old.

A

Worn

26
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1.ADJ-GRADED 无精打采的;懒洋洋的;倦怠的 If you describe someone as ***, you mean that they show little energy or interest and are very slow and casual in their movements.

A

Languid

27
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very bright light that is difficult to look at.

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Glare (n. & v.)

28
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  1. ADJ-GRADED 不好看的;不吸引人的 If you describe things such as clothes as ***, you mean that they look unattractive.
  2. ADJ-GRADED 不得体的;不合宜的;不恰当的 If you describe a person’s behaviour or remarks as ***, you mean that they are shocking and unsuitable for that person.
A

Unbecoming

29
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to burn its surface with a sudden intense heat

If something *** a part of your body, it causes a painful burning feeling there.

A

Sear

30
Q

If you say that someone or something is ***, you mean that they are very ugly or unattractive.

A

Hideous

31
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Waste (esp time or money)

A

Squander

32
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Moves, works, reacts slower than is normal

A

Sluggish

33
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砾石

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Gravel

34
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A slow, casual walk

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Saunter n./v.

35
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Heart beats wildly
Something thin or light **, or if you ** it, it moves up and down or from side to side with a lot of quick, light movement

A

Flutter

36
Q

想到… 就不寒而栗

战栗

A

I shudder to think what would have happened if …

37
Q

An unexpected action or decision which has no strong reason or purpose.

A

Caprice

38
Q

If information or a system is ***, it is made to show favour towards a particular group or opinion.

A

Slant(ed)

39
Q

笼罩

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Brood over

40
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弯腰,俯身,

堕落到…

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Stoop down

Stoop to…

41
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朱红色

A

Vermilion