Waiting For Godot Flashcards
She still says she won’t support us, but she’ll come around eventually.
She’ll come around to our side eventually.
I’m starting to come around to the idea.
to start to accept and support something (such as an idea) after opposing it : to stop opposing or disagreeing with something or someone
I brooded over/about/on my mistake.
After the argument, I sat in my bedroom, brooding.
to think a lot about something in an unhappy way
I mused on the possibility of changing jobs.
to think about something carefully or thoroughly
You should take some time to reflect before you make a decision.
I’ve been reflecting on my experiences here.
to think carefully about something
“Did you approve this request?”
“Yes. What of it?”
why does (something) matter
I never lost heart, even in the face of adversity.
to begin to feel that you cannot do something that you have been trying to do : to become discouraged
I zipped/buttoned my fly.
褲襠前開門
I stooped down to hug the child.
I had to stoop to pick it up.
to bend down or over
I deferred work on my book.
I advised them not to defer their taxes.
I’ll defer my decision.
to choose to do (something) at a later time
The thought of war appalls me.
It appalls me to think of the way those children have been treated.
to cause (someone) to feel fear, shock, or disgust
I meditate for an hour every day.
to spend time in quiet thought for religious purposes or relaxation
The country has suffered through long periods of economic privation.
a lack or loss of the basic things that people need to live properly
Just what are you insinuating?
Are you insinuating that I cheated!?
to say (something, especially something bad or insulting) in an indirect way
wayfarer
literacy. a person who travels from place to place usually by walking
She wheedled quite a bit of money from me.
I managed to wheedle the juicy details out of her.
She tried to wheedle me into spending more money than I wanted.
to persuade someone to do something or to give you something by saying nice things
The accident attracted a large crowd of spectators.
a person who watches an event, show, game, activity, etc., often as part of an audience
Attentive readers might notice some mistakes in the book.
I’m very attentive to details.
thinking about or watching something carefully : paying careful attention to something
We may not have a chance like this again. We need to strike while the iron is hot.
to do something immediately while you still have a good chance to do it
It’s a writer’s prerogative to decide the fate of his characters.
formal. a right or privilege
I tottered across the room.
I tottered away/off to bed.
to move or walk in a slow and unsteady way
She has a nervous temperament.
She has an artistic/poetic temperament.
the usual attitude, mood, or behavior of a person or animal
They tried to wriggle out of the contract.
Don’t let them wriggle out of paying you for your work.
to avoid doing (something that you do not want to do) in some clever or dishonest way
I tautened the rope.
to make (something) tight or taut or to become tight or taut
Boston is getting a lot of rain. Ditto New York.
He is good at baseball, ditto at golf.
“I don’t like spinach.”
“Ditto.”
the same
My attempts to conciliate her have failed.
formal. to make (someone) more friendly or less angry
Her peremptory tone/attitude angered me.
having or showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they should be obeyed without question : arrogant
Her baby just slobbered on the blanket.
to let saliva or liquid flow from your mouth : drool
My mother was scandalized by my behavior.
to shock or offend (someone) by doing something immoral or illegal
I was flabbergasted by/at the news that she’d won the game.
to shock or surprise (someone) very much
I’m interested in hearing more about the book you alluded to a minute ago.
She alluded to her first marriage.
to speak of or mention (something or someone) in an indirect way
Not to be outdone, I scored 30 points myself in the second game.
to do better than (someone or something) : to be more successful than (someone or something)
I asked a few impertinent questions.
formal. rude and showing a lack of respect
His French accent is just an affectation.
an unnatural form of behavior that is meant to impress others
He writes simply and clearly and without ostentation.
the ostentatious use of foreign phrases in conversation
an unnecessary display of wealth, knowledge, etc., that is done to attract attention, admiration, or envy
When you’re driving in winter you should always be on the alert for icy conditions.
I’m always on the alert for a good bargain.
looking for or expecting something (such as danger or an opportunity)
vaporizer
噴霧器
I tried to mollify her with an apology.
My attempts to mollify her have failed.
to make (someone) less angry : to calm (someone) down
She works indefatigably on behalf of her clients.
formal. tirelessly
All my friends have forsaken me.
to give up or leave (someone or something) entirely
She kicked me in the shin.
the front part of the leg below the knee
Judicious planning now can prevent problems later.
This is a judicious decision.
wise
We had abominable weather all week.
My behavior was abominable.
formal. very bad or unpleasant
Her death put us in a somber mood.
formal. very sad and serious
pneumonia
肺炎
I like her witticisms.
a clever or funny remark
It’s freezing! You’ll catch your death if you go out without a coat.
become sick or catch a very bad cold
