Words and expressions
1. Seemingly 表面上的;据说,听说
Synonym: apparently
2. Respectable 体面的
Respectful 表示敬意的
Respected 受尊敬的
3. Possess (较正式)have
E.g. He possesses some priceless art works.
4. Make sb's hair stand on end 惊吓某人,使某人毛骨悚然
E.g. This tale makes her hair stand on end.
5. Heroine 女英雄;女主角;女偶像
Heroin 海洛因
Protagonist主人公
6. Page 页
Pager 寻呼机
7. In sb's youth 在某人年轻时
8.To varying degrees 不同程度
9. Learn 听到,知悉 (know)
E.g. I was surprised to learn that she changed boyfriend again.
10. Stack 堆放
E.g. Do these chairs stack?
这些椅子能摞起来吗?
11. Underclothes 内衣
Lingerie 女士内衣
12. Petrify 使吓呆;石化
13. Dash 急奔,猛冲
E.g. She dashed off to keep an appointment.
14. A skeleton in the cupboard 家丑