unexpected[ˈʌnɪksˈpektɪd]
adj. 想不到的,意外的
The unexpected defeat came as a thunderbolt.
locate[ləʊˈkeɪt]
vt. 探明;找到;位于;放置
The company wished to locate its new factory beside the river.
thrill[θrɪl]
n. 震颤感; 兴奋感; 兴奋; 激动; 令人兴奋的经历; 一阵强烈的感觉; v. 使非常兴奋; 使非常激动;
Such was the picture, and he thrilled to the memory of it.
conservation[kɒnsəˈveɪʃən]
n. 保护;节约
Most people have come to accept the need for conservation of natural resources.
basin[ˈbeɪsn]
n. 盆,大碗;洗脸盆;流域;盆地
The basin was full of water.
descend[dɪˈsend]
vi. 下来,下降;笼罩;降临;沦落
My sister's family is descending on us this weekend.
restrain[rɪsˈtreɪn]
vt. 抑制,遏制;限制
If I don't restrain my dog, it chases the cat.
original[əˈrɪdʒənəl]
adj. 最初的,原先的;新颖的
The original picture is in the British Museum.
competent[ˈkɒmpɪtənt]
adj. 有能力的;能胜任的,称职的
Her drawing is competent, but her composition is poor.
trick[trɪk]
vt. 哄骗,欺骗
Her partner tried to trick her out of her share.