It was a clear case of **homicide**. 这显然是一宗杀人案。 * sinew/nerve(obsolete)/tendon * **Tendon** [ˈtendən]: Fibrous tissue that connects **muscle to bone**. 肌腱 * **Ligament**: Fibrous tissue that connects **bone to bone**. 韧带 * **Sinew** [ˈsɪnju:]: Includes both of the above.筋 * **gristle**: **cartilage**, especially when found as tough inedible tissue in meat.脆/软骨 * fat * **inelastic** /ˌɪnɪˈlastɪk/ * **inept** /ɪˈnɛpt/: not elegant or graceful in expression * **inedible** /ɪnˈɛdɪb(ə)l/ **dork**: a contemptible, socially inept person. * **soror**ity /səˈrɒrɪti/: a society for female students in a university or college. * soror-: sister * **fraternity** /frəˈtəːnɪti/: a male students' society in a university or college. *frater-: brother They spin that solution in a glass tube **at a breakneck 5000 rotations** per minutes: * **breakneck**: Dangerously or extremely fast. * **rotate**/**revolve**: the action of rotating about an axis or centre. * it has become common for senior academics to act as heads of department **in rotation** He ran around the school **playground** for **three laps** 三圈 **frivolous** ribbons and lacy frills: not having any serious purpose or value. * frivolous: 无价值的，毫无意义的 * **ribbons** 绶带; 带状物 * **lacy** 有花边的; 花边状的; 带子状的 made of, resembling, or trimmed with lace. * **frills** 衣褶边 a strip of gathered or pleated material sewn on to a garment or larger piece of material as a decorative edging or ornament cf: goddess <-> goodness * **goddess** /ˈɡɒdɪs/: * a female deity [ˈdeɪəti]: Athena Nike, goddess of victory * deity /ˈdeɪɪti,ˈdiːɪti/ * a woman who is greatly admired, especially for her beauty * he had an affair with a screen **goddess** * **goodness** /ˈɡʊdnəs/: (as a substitution for ‘God’) expressing surprise, anger, etc. * **goodness** knows why she didn't go herself * He did it **out of the goodness** of his heart With the deadline **looming**, the staff was able to **crank out** the layout in just a few hours, thank goodness: To do or complete something quickly (and perhaps with a loss of quality as a result). A noun or pronoun can be used Please calm down, I didn't mean to **heat you up**: To make one angry. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "heat" and "up." All the high school kids go up there to **make out** in their cars: slang To kiss passionately and for an extended period of time. I'm really not very good at math, but I've got to keep **plugging away** if I want to get into an engineering program: To continue trying or **working diligently** (at something). Cookies cookies cookies~. You've got a **one-track mind**. A mindset or line of thinking that is fixated upon or preoccupied by a particular topic I'm **head over heels in love with** you: very much in love with someone 完全地，全部地; 神魂颠倒 I was **nuts about** you from the beginning: to be very enthusiastic about an object, activity, or person * nuts: (adjective) mad A **sacrificial lamb** is a metaphorical reference to a person or animal sacrificed for the common good 被牺牲的人或物，牺牲品 * sacrificial [ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃl] * You may have to be the sacrificial lamb in obtaining concessions from our opponents. 为了要取得反对一方的让步,也许得牺牲你的利益. **scumbag**: a contemptible or objectionable person. * scumbag /ˈskʌmbaɡ/ low-rent **strip club**": night club * low-rent: (of a property) costing relatively little to rent. we **eyeballed** each other: look or stare at closely. This is not courtroom but **crime scene**: the place where an offence has been committed and forensic evidence may be gathered. They treated us with **courtesy** and kindness * courtesy /ˈkəːtɪsi/: the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others. The **Rob Roy** is a **cocktail** consisting primarily of **whisky** and **vermouth** * cocktail 鸡尾酒 * vermouth /ˈvəːməθ,vəˈmuːθ/: a red or white wine **flavoured with** aromatic herbs, chiefly made in France and Italy and drunk mixed with gin 苦艾酒 * gin: a clear alcoholic spirit distilled from grain or malt and flavoured with juniper berries **Diet Coke** = Coca-Cola Light: a sugar-free and no-calorie soft drink produced and distributed by the Coca-Cola Company This court is **adjourned**: the final closing of a meeting, such as a convention **sustained** just means we agree with the objection 维持只是意味着我们同意这个反对意见 Chief Judge Moran **overruled** the government's objections: reject the decision or opinion of. Goodnight, then. **Sleep tight**: sleep well (said to someone when parting from them at night). a burglar **jemmied** his patio doors: force open (a window or door) with a jemmy. * **jemmy** /ˈdʒɛmi/: a short crowbar used by a burglar to force open a window or door. * **patio [ˈpætiəʊ]** a paved outdoor area adjoining a house. 院子，天井; <西>露台，平台 * a roofed patio 有屋顶的天井 * Let's have lunch out on the **patio** 咱们在外面平台上吃午饭吧。 * Spacious and luxurious apartment with 2 double bedrooms and a beautiful **patio**. 宽敞、豪华的双人间设有一个小型迷人的露台. **veranda** [vəˈrændə] : a roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor. **阳台，走廊** * After dinner, we sat talking on the **veranda**. 饭后我们坐在游廊上交谈。 **crowbar** /ˈkrəʊbɑː/an iron bar with a flattened end, used as a lever. * {{:mywiki:english:crowbar.jpg|}} corn **husk**: Dry, thin layer covering some fruit and vegetables 玉米壳 there's one small **snag**: an unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback. 小困难或障碍 {{:mywiki:english:ramp.png|}} Note: ramp is not for speed limit purpose, but **a sloping surface** joining two different levels, as at the entrance or between floors of a building. They sat on a **hump** of cropped grass: a rounded raised mass of earth or land. * **cropped** [krɒpt]: (especially of hair) cut very short. * cropped blonde hair * **hump**: a rounded raised mass of earth or land. hump <-> bump * Both **speed bumps** and **speed humps** are useful to encourage safe driving in pedestrian zones. * **hump**: less aggressive than speed bumps, often used on streets which slow cars to 24–32 km/h (15–20 mph) * **bump**: more aggressive than speed humps, often used in parking lots which slow cars to 8–16 km/h (5–10 mph) there's a **flip** side: Looking at a different or opposite aspect, possibility, or result (associated with something). In fact, **acetic acid** is in all types of vinegar, from white wine to **balsamic**. * acetic acid:醋酸 * **acetic** /əˈsiːtɪk,əˈsɛtɪk/: of or like vinegar or acetic acid. * **balsamic** /bɔːlˈsamɪk,bɒlˈsamɪk/: relating to balsamic vinegar.香醋 Whenever I hear that a new health product claims to reduce inflammation, some **red flags** go up in my brain * red flags: a red flag used as a warning of danger. * white flag: used as a symbol of surrender, truce, or a desire to parley. * the soldier was holding the white flag above his head * **hoist** the white flag Yields could **ricochet**: (of a bullet, shell, or other projectile) rebound one or more times off a surface. * ricochet /ˈrɪkəʃeɪ,ˈrɪkəʃɛt/ 反弹，跳飞 But again, we can **keep** the wrong doer safely **behind very high bars**, even as we sensitively explore the origins of their violation: put into the prison Little India **reels** from Covid-19, but Deepavali could be **a silver lining**: * **reel**: to feel very shocked, upset, or confused *** A silver lining** is a sign of hope or a positive aspect in an otherwise negative situation Singapore promises power customer safeguards as retailers **fold**: Bend (something flexible and relatively flat) over on itself so that one part of it covers another. 倒闭 **static** /ˈstætɪk/ We simply may not be able to see them until we have allowed ourselves the privilege of a **weepy** nap or a long night's sleep. * weepy: tearful; inclined to **weep** It is then, **paradoxically**, that certain richer, more creative ideas can have the peace and freedom to **coalesce** * paradoxically: in a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way. she doesn't **hector** us about giving up things: talk to (someone) in a bullying way. It looks **child-like** but it is in fact the essence of adulthood to recognize, and give space for, one's** regressive tendencies**. **sweep** <-> **mop** * **Sweep** the floor with a **broom** * **Mopping** the floor with a mop The thinking we do when tired is **vindictive** and **sloppy**. No bells go off in our minds warning us that we are running low on **nocturnal** nectar. * **nocturnal** /nɒkˈtəːn(ə)l/: Done at night; active at night * **nectar**: Sweet liquid found in plants we do not have an **impregnable** command over a reasonable view of our own prospects or condition. 攻不破的，坚不可摧的; 无可辩驳; 毫不动摇 * **impregnable**: (of a fortified position) unable to be captured or broken into. Self-interest necessitates totalitarianism. * **necessitate** /nɪˈsɛsɪteɪt/: make (something) necessary as a result or consequence. * **totalitarianism** /təʊˌtalɪˈtɛːrɪənɪz(ə)m,təˌtalɪˈtɛːrɪənɪz(ə)m/: a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state. None of this is remotely **altruistic**: showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish. * it was an entirely **altruistic** act * altruistic /altruːˈɪstɪk/ he was **placable** in his animosities and affectionate in his family: easily calmed; gentle and forgiving. * **placable** /ˈplakəb(ə)l/: easily calmed; gentle and forgiving. * **animosity** /ˌanɪˈmɒsɪti/: strong hostility. he was an **implacable** enemy of Ted's: unable to be appeased or placated. they think a lot about black-out curtains, they are quick to diagnose many instances of bad temper as **stemming from** a background deficit of rest. * deficit /dɛfɪsɪt/ hey give their babies plenty of **naps** throughout the day: Brief period of sleep or rest during the day A Japanese **apprenticeship** lasts at least five years for a sushi chef * apprenticeship /əˈprɛntɪ(s)ʃɪp/: the position of an apprentice. The **conveyer belt** concept used in many restaurants adds a certain level of novelty, as do the chopsticks—although according to many Japanese, sushi is best eaten with the fingers. 传送带 burrito /bʊˈriːtəʊ/: a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla rolled round a savoury filling, typically of minced beef or beans 卷饼 Japan was a very **closed** country until 1854: 封闭 a **tangy** salad: having a strong, piquant flavour or smell. fish was preserved by packing it with salt and cooked rice, resulting in a **vinegary**, **fermented** fish Auroras: Solar wind electrical activities in the night sky For decades, the exact science of how the northern lights form in our night sky has **eluded** experts: To not be understood; fail to understand **plethora** /ˈplɛθ(ə)rə/: a large or excessive amount of something. * a plethora of committees and subcommittees demographic: relating to the structure of populations. * the demographic trend is towards an older population * **Dawn**: the period between the beginning of morning twilight and sun rise. * **Twilight** /ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/: Period of time just as the sun sets 暮 **Millennials** and whatever we're calling the generation after millennials are actually more well-read on average than earlier generations, and also read more books per year. * millennials /mɪˈlɛnɪəl/: * 1) Denoting or relating to a period of a thousand years. * 2) a person reaching young adulthood in the early 21st century. When he became pope Stephen had his **predecessor**'s body dug up and had his corpse stand trial for **blasphemy**. * **predecessor**: Something that comes before another in a series * **blasphemy**: Disrespect for God or established religion John the XII threw lavish parties with **indulgence ** such as alcohol and **orgies**: two **slices** of bacon: To reduce the spread of **lice** **infestations**, ancient Egyptians of all genders would shave their heads. * **lice** 虱子 * **infectation**: State of being invaded or overrun by parasites This nanoparticle is made of **lipids**, the same type of fatty material that forms the membrane around our cells. the US government didn’t bother to **vet** who was receiving aid: To make a careful and critical examination Pythagorean theorem 勾股定理 * **Pythagorean** /pʌɪˌθaɡəˈriːən/: relating to or characteristic of the Greek philosopher **Pythagoras** or his ideas. * Pythagoras：毕达哥拉斯 * **Pythagoras** music: a string exactly half the length of another will play a **pitch** that is exactly an **octave** higher when struck or plucked **In truth**, they contradict each other: in fact Dr Michio Kaku has spent decades **grappling** with - and attempting to answer -some of life’s biggest questions: To engage in close **hand-to-hand** combat it would be very **remiss** of me not to pass on that information: lacking care or attention to duty; negligent. **Dogged** by a feeling that no one especially wants to know us: With obstinate determination Beneath shyness, there may lie something more surprising, **pernicious** and poignant: Causing great harm/damage, but not easily noticed We **skulk** in corners, we run away from our shadow: To hide or lie in wait for some usually bad reason **Lethal** injection is America’s most common method of execution: Causing or able to cause death A week of non-stop partying, feasting, drinking, and **debauchery**: Immoral living involving too much sex/drinking * **debauchery** /dɪˈbɔːtʃ(ə)ri/ Its **proponents** though, consider it to be the best hope of unifying physics: Person who supports or argues for something * **proponent** /prəˈpəʊnənt/ Of course, Dr Kaku doesn’t mean an actual rubber band. But rather something **rubber-band-like**. String theory is **finite**: Having limits; lasting for a limited time * finite /ˈfʌɪnʌɪt/ there is one particularly **enticing** idea that some theoretical physicists think might just be ‘it’: To attract someone by appealing to hope or desire Have it as a soup. They have it with, like, **wasabi**. You dip a **marshmallow** in chocolate: a soft, chewy confection made with sugar and gelatin. 棉花糖 a **meaty** flavour: full of or resembling meat. It's a very **meaty**-tasting fish and doesn't have a **fishy** taste to it. If you think about chicken, that's the closest **equivalent** **Skewering**: To push a **wooden stick** through food before cooking **caramelizes** the sauce on top of it: To convert into caramel or add caramel to * caramelizes: /ˈkar(ə)məlʌɪz/ Most Americans Today Believe the Stock Market Is **Rigged**, and They’re Right * **Rigged**: managed or conducted (something) fraudulently so as to produce a result or situation that is advantageous to a particular person 操纵 I was** carried away** by my feelings: 我被我的感觉冲昏了头脑 There is mixture of **servility** and self-importance in his letter * **servility** /səːˈvɪlɪti/: an excessive willingness to serve or please others. the arts could no longer depend on private patronage * **patronage** /ˈpatr(ə)nɪdʒ,ˈpeɪtr(ə)nɪdʒ/: the support given by a patron. * **patron** /ˈpeɪtr(ə)n/ : a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity. * a celebrated patron of the arts