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Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| evaporate ɪˈvæpəˌreɪt Many people's retirement accounts evaporated during 2008. | Verb 蒸發 to (cause to) change into vapor and disappear Example: The small pool of water evaporated in the sunshine; His enthusiasm soon evaporated. |
| obscure əbˈskyʊər HTC is becoming a well-known brand. It is no longer obscure. | Adjective 暗的，朦朧的 not clear; difficult to see Example: an obscure corner of the library |
| vow vaʊ I took a vow of secrecy, so I can't tell anyone. | Noun 誓言 a serious promise, especially a religious promise or one made to God, Buddha, etc. Example: The monks have made/taken a vow of silence; marriage vows |
| errant ˈɛrənt Her girls are no problem, but her son has always been an errant child. | Adjective 漫遊的 wandering or lost Example: She feeds errant cats and dogs (Errant also means to fail to do what is considered right; to wander from the proper path, or to describe someone or something that is different or apart from the rest.) |
| rein reɪn He led his horse by its reins. | Noun 繮繩 (usually in plural: reins) one of two straps for guiding a horse. Also verb: "rein in": to slow, stop, or control. Example: We need to rein in spending this year. Also: "keep on a tight rein" to control someone or something closely. |
| instigate ˈɪn stɪ ˌgeɪt He always instigates arguments with his wife. | Verb 教唆,鼓動 to start, suggest, or encourage (a wrong action, a fight or argument, etc) John stole the money, but his wife instigated him into doing it. |
| celebrity səˈlɛbrɪti The celebrity was surrounded by photographers and people asking for her autograph. | Noun 著名人士 a well-known person Example: celebrities from the world of entertainment |
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