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.
sorority /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.
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
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