frankincense (n.) /ˈfræŋkɪnsens/
definition:
a substance that is burned to produce a nice smell in some religious ceremonies. Frankincense is a type of incense.
archway (n.) /ˈɑː(r)tʃweɪ/
definition:
a curved roof over an entrance or passage
march (v.) /mɑː(r)tʃ/
definition:
if soldiers march, they walk in a group with each person matching the speed and movements of the others
ex:
- 1. They made us march for hours.
- 2. He told the sergeant to march us for another five miles.
gilded (adj.) /ˈɡɪldɪd/
definition:
- 1. covered with a very thin layer of gold
- 2. shining like gold
axle (n.) /ˈæks(ə)l/
definition:
a metal bar that connects a pair of wheels on a car or other vehicle
slope (n.) /sləʊp/
definition:
a straight surface that has one end higher than the other
ex:
At the end of the garden there is a steep slope.
beam (n.) /biːm/
definition:
a long thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete that supports a roof
ex:
a cottage with low oak beams
dusky (adj.) /ˈdʌski/
definition:
not very bright
ex:
a dusky pink
pole (n.) /pəʊl/
definition:
a long thin stick, often used for holding or supporting something
ex:
There were rows of poles supporting young bean plants.
reckless (adj.) /ˈrekləs/
definition:
not thinking about the possible bad effects of your actions
ex:
She showed a reckless disregard for her own safety.
scorch (v.) /skɔː(r)tʃ/
definition:
if you scorch something, or if it scorches, it burns enough to change colour or be damaged on the surface
ex:
The forest fire was contained after scorching some ten thousand acres.
quoits (n.) /kɔɪts/
definition:
a game in which players throw metal or rubber rings called quoits over a short post fixed in the ground or on a wall
weed (v.) /wiːd/
definition:
to remove weeds from the ground
shepherd (n.) /ˈʃepə(r)d/
definition:
a man whose job is to look after sheep
nymph (n.) /nɪmf/
definition:
in ancient Greek and Roman stories, one of the female spirits who live in rivers, mountains, or forests
reed (n.) /riːd/
definition:
a tall thin plant that grows near water. Its stems can be used to make things.
ex:
A place where a lot of reeds grow is called a reed bed.
reveler (n.) /ˈrev(ə)lə(r)/
definition:
someone who enjoys themselves at a lively and noisy party or celebration by dancing, singing, and drinking alcohol
trumpet (n.) /ˈtrʌmpɪt/
definition:
a musical instrument that is a curved metal tube with a wide end. You play it by blowing into it as you press buttons on the top.
ex:
Someone who plays the trumpet is called a trumpeter or a trumpet player.
spike (n.) /spaɪk/
definition:
- 1. something sharp and pointed, especially a piece of metal or wood
- 2. one of the short pointed pieces of metal on the bottom of some sports shoes
cymbal (n.) /ˈsɪmb(ə)l/
definition:
a simple musical instrument consisting of a thin circular piece of metal that you play by hitting it with a stick or by hitting two of them against each other.
ex:
A cymbal is a percussion instrument.
aloft (adv.) /əˈlɒft/
definition:
high up in the air
creep (v.) /kriːp/
definition:
if someone creeps somewhere, they move there quietly and slowly
ex:
- 1. I crept downstairs when everyone was asleep.
- 2. She crept quietly into bed.
consecrate (v.) /ˈkɒnsɪˌkreɪt/
definition:
to perform a religious ceremony in order to make a place or a thing holy
solemn (adj.) /ˈsɒləm/
definition:
involving serious behavior or serious attitudes
ex:
His face looked strangely solemn.
美國文學 (1)
