听故事练听力 unit 32
时间：2018-12-11 作者：英语课 分类：听故事练听力
Lesson 32
Do You Know Your Own Character?
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THE OX
You're a hard and conscientiou's worker if you were born in the year of the Ox and you set about everything in a methodical and determined 1 manner.
You're a strong leader-tough and uncompromising. You know what you want and don't let anything stand in your way! You take responsibilities very seriously and place a great deal of trust in friends and colleagues. But if. you feel someone has let you down, you'll erupt!
You're a loner who cherishes your independence. You can be stubborn and obstinate 2. You're a poor loser who takes setbacks badly. As an Ox, you're often rather studious and not renowned 3 for your sense of humour.
You love tradition and are suspicious of anything new.
Your home is very important to you--it's your private sanctuary 4. You make sure that members of your close-knit family do their share of the work! You're neat and well-organised, and very punctual. Nothing infuriates you more than being kept waiting. Yes , you are a hard task-master !
Given the opportunity, you'd live in the country and spend hours pottering around a large garden. Not surprisingly, Oxen do well in agriculture or politics. You are also very gifted in the arts and music and many of you enjoy considerable success as musicians and composers.
Female Oxen are caring and kind. You're a loving parent and excellent organiser. You're very determined and often get what you want in life !
Sincere, loyal and unpretentious, Oxen are very down-toearth characters. You can, however, be rather reserved and some may see you as distant and aloof 5.
Underneath 6 that quiet nature, though, you're strong-willed and ambitious. So you have the courage of your convictions and are often prepared to stand up for what you believe.
THE TIGER
Born under the sign of courage, you're charismatic and usually have firm views and beliefs. You do everything with energy and enthusiasm. A highly original thinker, you're nearly always brimming with new ideas.
You adore a challenge and love getting involved. At least once in a lifetime you'll throw caution to the wind and go off and do your own thing. With your restless nature, however, your enthusiasm can soon wane 7.
You're impulsive 8 and sometimes regret your actions-you need to think things through. Fortunately, you're lucky in most enterprises but, when things don't work out, you suffer bouts 9 of depression.
Although your life is a series of ups and downs you're very adaptable 10. With your restless spirit, you rarely stay in one place for long. You're open and honest and hate hypocrisy 11. So you can be rebellious 12 at times, which can lead you into conflict. You're never one to shrink from arguments.
Tigers are natural leaders and you should rise to the top of your profession, though you don't like bureaucracy and hate obeying orders. And despite your great leadership qualities , you can be indecisive and overly sensitive to criticism.
Tigresses are lively and witty 13, and you're great hostesses. You take care over your appearance and are good with children. You have great teachirig qualities , too. You have a very caring and generous nature.
Tigers have many commendable 14 qualities and you are often an inspiration for other people. You'll have full and satisfying lives-provided that you can curb 15 those wild excesses!
THE RABBIT
Intelligent and well-mannered, rabbits prefer a quiet existence so you hate any sort of unpleasantness and will try to steer 16 clear of arguments and disputes. You're a pacifist and tend to have a calming influence on those around you.
With your .wide interests you appreciate the arts and finer things in life. You know how to enjoy yourself and gravitate to the best restaurants and night spots.
You're a witty and intelligent speaker and love being involved in a good discussion, when your views and advice are often sought. You rarely raise your voice in anger and will even turn a blind eye to matters which displease 17 you just to preserve the peace. You can be a sensitive soul and take any form of criticism badly.
A quiet, efficient worker, you have an extremely good memory. You're often astute 18 in business and finance but hate making quick decisions. You're a planner who doesn't like to take risks. Because you're, conscientious 19 you will do well in your chosen profession-you're an excellent diplomat 20 and would make a good lawyer or shopkeeper. You're a great collector, and many Rabbits derive 21 pleasure from stamps or antiques.
Your home is important to you and you spend time and money
on maintaining and furnishing it. Female Rabbits have caring , considerate natures and you do everything in your power to keep your home happy and loving .
You're sociable 22 and enjoy entertaining. With your great ability
to get the maximum out of your time , you involve yourself in numerous activities but always find time for a chat.
The Rabbit is usually lucky in life. You often have the happy
knack 23 of being in the right place at the right time! You're talented and quick witted but sometimes put pleasure before work !
THE DRAGON
You're a proud , Iively character born under the Dragon--and you have tremendous self-confidence. Dragons are highly intelligent and you're quick to take advantage of any opportunities that occur. You're a perfectionist who sets yourself high standars- you won't suffer fools gladly.
You're blunt and forthright 24, though occasionally gullible 25. When crossed, you can take quite a long time to forgive and forget.
You enjoy being in the limelight and you're at your best when confronted by sticky problems. In some respects you're a showman, and you rarely lack an audience. Your views are highly valued and you invariably have something interesting to say!
Dragons have considerable energy and you're often prepared to work long and unsocial hours. You can, however, be rather impulsive and don't always consider the consequences of your actions. As you tend to live for the moment, delays irritate you more than anything. You rely tremendously on your own judgment 26 and can be scornful of others' advice.
You cherish your independence to such a depree that you may remain single throughout your life. However, Dragons often have lots of admirers who are attracted by your flamboyance 27 and your striking good looks.
The female Dragon knows what she wants in life, and sets about things in a very determined manner. No job is too small for you and you're often prepared to work extremely hard, though you hate being bound by routine.You do tend to speak your mind , too !
If you're an adventurous 28 Dragan youll love to go travelling off the beaten track. Though you're rather demanding, you have many frineds and you're nearly always the centre of attention.
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WHAT'S AHEAD-THE OX
It's going to be a busy and immensely satisfying year for you, during which hard work will pay off-in a big way! One turn of events may be resented at first, but this will work out well. Generally, it will be a year of surprises during which you should seize opportunities which present themselves , branching out mto new areas.
The year won't be without awkward problems, though, and you may find yourself having to deal with something distasteful. You should be wary 29 of acting 30 without the backing of others. Failure to do so could leave you feeling isolated 31.
Family matters will keep you busy and you'll also be involved in major home improvements-these could be much bigger than you first realised. Financially, it will be a very lucky year and you should think seriously about starting a long term savings 32 policy as a shrewd investment in years to come.
Generally, 1988 will be a good year and if you follow your own judgment, it will be very fulfilling for you indeed.
WHAT'S AHEAD-THE TIGER
Tigers are going to be very lucky in many ventures. You'll find yourself in demand. You need to resist distractions 33, however, and concentrate on one thing at a time.
At home you should tread carefully. Someone close to you may sometimes resent being kept out of your activities. Time spent with your family vill be enjoyable and rewarding and more friends will come into your circle. You'll have a very busy social life this year and several influential 34 people will help your career.
It's a highly romantic year , too , and you may become engaged or married. Financially~, you need to restrain your spending and should seek professional advice before committing any money.
Over-exertion could lead to headaches and you'll need time for recreational activities, with a few short breaks every now and then. Even Tigers need a rest! Generally, you'll be very pleased with your achievements during 1988.
WHAT'S AHEAD-THE RABBIT
New and more demanding responsibilities lie ahead for Rabbits when you'll consolidate 35 recent gains. Although generally quiet souls, you should not be afraid of making your views known. You are aiso going to be successful in financial matters but should avoid becoming overconfident with invesfments. However, you wili make several fortunate purchases.
You will experience a few difficulties in your home life and these can best be sorted out by being open and frank. To keep healthy, you should stick to a balanced diet and take plenty of exercise. You'll be spending a lot of time at home carrying out alterations 36.
Generally, Rabbits will be pleased with any accomplishment 37 this year. You may not be at ease with everything around you but you'll make lots of progress.
WHAT'S AHEAD-THE DRAGON
As a Dragon you're going to enjoy the next 12 months-after all, it is your year 1 Never one to let the grass grow under your feet, you'll realise some of your cherished ambitions. Almost straight away there will be news of a promotion 38 or a better job.
It promises to be an exciting, innovative 39 year and you will have to take full advantage of the opportunities. At home you'll be busy, too, with a possible addition to the family. You may have to spend time with someone who is not in the best of health-you are renowned for your kindness and devotion. But try not to overdo 40 things. In this busy year, though, you'll visit places you've longed to see.
With your tendency to speak your mind, you also should guard against entering into controversial discussions and making tactless remarks. Neither should you rush into any home move. Financially, you should have few problems, but avoid "get rich quick" schemes.
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THE SNAKE
You slippery characters are highly intelligent. Your active mind is forever
planning ways to use your considerable skills. You're a deep thinker who likes to meditate 42. During your life you'll shed many skins and take up new interests and jobs. Snakes enjoy a challenge and rarely make mistakes.
You're usually lucky with money, thanks to your business sense. But you do have the distinction of being the worst gambler in the whole Chinese zodiac!
Generally, you're calm and placid 43 and prefer the quiet life. Sometimes you have difficulty communicating with others but you do have a sense of humour particularly during crises.
Thorough and hard-working, you can occasionally be ruthless. Your confidence, will power and quick-thinking usually ensure success but when these fail, you take a long time to recover. You can be evasive, too, and won't let others into your nfidence.
Snakes burn up so much nervous energy that, if you're not careful, you can have health problems like high blood pressure. Often a late starter, you do well in jobs that involve research, writing or planning. You're a good teacher, politician or personnel manager.
You enjoy buying expensive gifts for friends and are renowned for your good looks.
Female snakes have style and grace with an excellent--and expensiye--taste in clothes. You're a keen socialiser with a wide circle of friends and a knack of impressing those who matter. Despite your many interests , you like to retain a certain amount of privacy.
Snakes are fascinated by the unknown and you're often psychic 44. You'll try your hand at many things and will meet success when you least expect it.
THE HORSE
You popular Horses are known for your elegance 45 and charm. You adore parties and meeting people-not surprisingly, you're usually the centre of attention. You also have leadership qualities and are admired for your honesty. You talk most persuasively 47 and love discusson and debate. With your agile 48 mind, you are able to absorb facts quickly.
But Horses do have fiery 49 tempers, though you will often regret your outbursts. And you're not good at keeping secrets.
You tend to get involved with many interests, sometimes not completing
them. With your tendency to get caught up the latest craze, you can waste your energies.
You love independence, hate being bound up by petty rules. You still need support and encouragement, though, with your various enterprises. Multi-talented Horses tend to go far but you take a long time to recover from failure. You regard it as a humiliation 50.
You like to travel and explore new, exciting places and during one stage of your life you're usually tempted 51 to live abroad. With your adaptable nature, you usually fit in well wherever you go.
You're a colourful dresser and very attractive to the opposite sex. You often have many prrtners before settling down. Then you're loyal and protective
to your partner, although you still like to maintain a degree of independence
with interests and hobbies.
Outgoing female Horses are usually attractive and intelligent, with many interests, particularly outdoors. You love travel, literature, the arts-and really enjoy good conversation. Although you can be stubborn and self-centred , you have a considerate nature and with your sense of humour, usually make a good impression.
THE GOAT
Imaginative and creative, Goats appreciate the finer things of life. With your easy-going nature, you prefer to relax away from pressures. You hate unpleasantness, or being bound by a strict routine. Even so you're a perfectionist who gives your best once you've started on a project.
As you need support and encouragement, you prefer to work in a team rather than on your own, when you can get worried and pessimistic. Usually you like to leave major decisions to others but, if you feel strongly, you'll act with precision and strength. You're a persuasive 46 type, and often use your considerable charm to get your own way.
You can, however, be rather hesitant about letting your true feelings be known and if you were prepared to be more forthright, you'd find you'd do much better.
Despite your reserve, you can be the centre of attention in company and become an amusing host and superb entertainer.
Of all the signs, you're the most gifted artistically 53 and make a lasting 54 impression in theatre, literature, music or art.
Many Goats are religious and also have a deep interest in nature.You're nostalgic and keep mementos 55 of childhood and souvenirs of places you've visited. You're also athletic 56 and likely to exeel in sport.
Female goats devote a lot of time to the family. You have excellent taste in home furnishings and often use your artistic 52 skills to make clothes. You are great organisers, with a delightful 57 sense of humour, and create a good impression wherever you go.
Goats win friends easily and, with the right support, have happy, satisfying
lives, particularly if you can use your creative skills.
THE MONKEY
Inquisitive 58 and imaginative, Monkeys love to keep an eye on everything going on. You like to be helpful and offer adivce which is usually sensible and reliable.
Monkeys are intelligent, well-read and eager to learn. You have a good memory and often make superb linguists 59. As a convincing talker, you enjoy debates and discussions-your assured manner can be very persuasive. You excel in politics, public speaking, PR work, teaching and anything involving selling.
You can be crafty 60 and cunning, too, and occasionally dishonest. You will seize on opportunities to make quick gains.Often you have so much confidence in your abilities that you won't listen to advice.
Fortunately for you, you'ie good at solving problems and extricating 61 yourself from hopeless positions. You're a master of self-preservation! With your talent, you can make lots of money but you like to spend, too, on exotic holidays and all sorts of luxuries.
Monkeys are original thinkers who easily become bored and distracted. Even so, you're good at organising-sometimes slightly erratically 62. On the odd occasion when your plans do not quite work out, you're quite happy to shrug 63 your shoulders.
Female Monkeys are intelligent and observant. Your views are often highly valued and you usually get your own way. You pay great attention to your appearance. You're a good friend and doting 64 parent-you often marry young.
Provided Monkeys can concentrate on one thing at a time, you can usually achieve what you want. And should you suffer any disappointments, you're certain to bounce back again!
THE ROOSTER
You're all rather flamboyant 65, colourful characters. But you're also meticulous 66, and excellent at organising. Intelligent and well-read, you have a great sense of humour and love a good debate. You love speaking your mind but your lack of tact 41 can easily damage your reputation. With your volatile 67 nature, you should avoid acting on the spur of the moment.
Roosters are very dignified 68 and have an air of confidence and authority. You're adept 69 at finance and are capable of making yourself very wealthy. A few of you, though, are notorious spendthrifts.
You'll often be seen carrying a notebook or scrap 70 of paper around with you as you're constantly writing reminders 71 or noting down important facts in case you forget.
Although you're ambitious , you're also sometimes unrealistic about your possible achievements. Roosters don't like interference but it would be in your own interests if you listened to others. You're rather self-centred and can be stubborn over relatively 72 trivial matters.
You lead an active social life and usually belong to several clubs. With your caring nature , you try to help as many less fortunate as possible.
You're often distinguished 73 in appearance and wear uniforms with great pride. You like publicity 74 and often do well in public relations or any job which brings you into contact with the media. Out of work, you love pottering in the garden.
Female Roosters are active, with strong views which you have no hesitation 75
in airing. Your home is usually neat as you're supremely 76 efficient. You're usually found in smart, but very practical, outfits 77.
Roosters usually make a lasting favourable 78 impression, but you need to overcome your volatile nature.
THE DOG
Loyal Dogs hold firm views and you're the champion of good causes. You hate any sort of injustice 79 and will do anything to help those less fortunate.
Dogs are direct and straightforward-but you can also be stubborn. Still, you're always prepared to listen to the views of others.
Dogs are good judges of character and very intuitive. You're admired for your integrity and resolute 80 manner. Though you're friendly, you're not a great socialiser. Your idea of a good time is a quiet meal with friends, or a chat by the fire.
You're often a marvellous storyteller, quick-witted and alert. You keep calm in a crisis and although you ha've a temper, outbursts are short. You're trustworthy and if you feel let down by someone, you'll rarely forgive or forget.
Dogs usually prefer to specialise rather than dabble 81 in different activities.
You do well in a job where you can be of service to others, like the social services, law and medicine.Motivation is important to you as you can drift through life without ever achieving much. You tend to be a worrier and rather pessimistic.
You're nof usually easy to live with, because your moods are changeable and you set high standards. Even so, you're not short of admirers.
Female dogs are renowned for your beauty. You're warm and caring,but until you know someone you can be secretive. Often highly intelligent, you tend to be very ambitious. You can also find bargains in the most unlikely places.
A loving and doting pasent, you're rarely happier than when helping 82 someone. Provided you can stop worrying, you'll have a very full life.
THE PIG
Honest , kind and understanding-that's the Pig. You're a natural peacemaker and will do everything you can to sort out any differences of opinion.
You're a good talker who hates hypocrisy. You believe firmly in law and order, although you're tolerant and forgiving, too.
Pigs are popular and enjoy company. You can be relied on to lend a helping hand at functions and you're a good fund raiser. Hardworking and conscientious , you're respected for your reliability 83.
You're happiest when you're helping others, and you'll give up your own time without hesitation.
With your wonderful sense of humour, you invariably have a joke or whimsical remark at the ready. You love to please and entertain people and many Pigs find a career in showbiz.
Pigs have great difficulty saying "no" to anyone-you can be naive 84 and gullible. Although you're a free spender, you can often be astute with money.
You're kept going by your faith and strength of character so you tend to bounce back quickly from setbacks. Pigs are dogged but you're also thickskinned and can shrug off abuse without thought.
You're a great pleasure-seeker and will happily spend your hard earned cash on a lavish 85 holiday or expensive meal.
You shine at small functions but can become withdrawn 86 at larger events. As a creature of comfort, your home is fitted with all the latest appliances.
Female Pigs devote all your energies to your family and you try to ensure they want for nothing. Your home will be either very clean or hopelessly untidy. You have very good taste in clothes.
Provided you do not let others take advantage of you, Pigs will go through life making friends and winning admiration 87.
THE RAT
Charming, intelligent and popular-if you were born in the year of the Rat you're the life and soul of the party. You make friends easily and people generally feel relaxed in your company.
You're a hard worker, imaginative and full od ideas, though sometimes lack the confidence to promote your plans. Rats are very observant and make excellent writers and journalists. You are good on any job which brings you into contact with people.
Your skills are particularly appreciated in times of crisis, for Rats have an incredible sense of self-preservation. When it comes to finding a way out of an awkward situation, you're certain to be the one who comes up with a solution.
Rats love to be where the action is, but when you're in the office you can become a stickler 88 for discipline and routine. You're also an opportunist, constantly on the look-out for ways in which you can improve your wealth--so you're often involved in plans and schemes, sometimes squandering 89 your energy with little to show for it.
You can appear to be mean with money-in fact you like to keep it in the family. Rats can be most generous to their partners, children and close friends.
You can also be very generous to yourself and find it difficult to deprive yourself of any luxury that you fancy! You're a hoarder 90 and hate throwing anything away and you're also rather greedy.
You love any chance to indulge in conversation. You tend to be indiscrect.
though, and highly crificalof others. Because Rats are familyoriented, you'll do anything for your nearest and dearest. You're likelhy to have a large family.
Female Rara are usually very busy. You are a marvellous hostess for your wide circle of friends. Your home is well-kept and tastefully furnisheci. Although outgoing. you tend to keep your feelings to yourself. With your ability to charm, you'll rarely be without friends.
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Unlike some of the animals you've read about . most human beings are not colourblind. In fact, thei-e is some evidence that our colour preferences are influenced by our characters or the way we feel. Try the following colour test on yourself and a friend.
(a) Firsl choose your favourite colour(s) from those listed below.
Dark blue Blue-green Red
Yellow Violet Brown
(b) Now read the following comments and decide if they are correct as they apply to you.
Dark blue If you choose this colour it means that you feel you need peace and
et at the moment. Maybe you've been working hard and need to relax. You
qui like calm, problem-free relationships with others and an orderly
environ-ment.
Blue-green You have a strong will.When you decide to do something,you don't change
your mind easily. You don't like to fail in what you do. Because of your
determination to do a job well, you must be careful of tension which can
cause stomach upsets. So make sure you get enough physical exercise to give
yourself time to relax !
Red People who like red enjoy life, and like to achieve results. You probaby
like sports and good food. In fact, you are active and energetic and would
make a good leader. Be careful not to overdo things and make sure you relax
by following restful interests. such as listening to music, reading, etc.
This will give your life a balance between activity and relaxation 91.
Yellow You are an open, cheerful and friendly person and you enjoy change. You are
energetic but in fits and starts; a few days of hard work followed by a less
energetic period,and then more hard work again. Your energies are often
directed towards the future; you want to modernise 92 and improve the present.
Violet You are charming and very sensitive. People may find you fascinating and a
little mysterious. You enjoy literature and music and have a tendency to
live in a `dream world'-and then feel disappointed when you see reality!
Brown Brown is the colour of the earth and nature. People who favour brown have
often had a few problems recently which have made them feel some discomfort 93.
Has this happened to you? If so, you may feel you need a quiet and
comfortable environment, surrounded by nature.
- I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
- He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。
- She's too obstinate to let anyone help her.她太倔强了，不会让任何人帮她的。
- The trader was obstinate in the negotiation.这个商人在谈判中拗强固执。
- He is one of the world's renowned writers.他是世界上知名的作家之一。
- She is renowned for her advocacy of human rights.她以提倡人权而闻名。
- There was a sanctuary of political refugees behind the hospital.医院后面有一个政治难民的避难所。
- Most countries refuse to give sanctuary to people who hijack aeroplanes.大多数国家拒绝对劫机者提供庇护。
- Never stand aloof from the masses.千万不可脱离群众。
- On the evening the girl kept herself timidly aloof from the crowd.这小女孩在晚会上一直胆怯地远离人群。
- Working underneath the car is always a messy job.在汽车底下工作是件脏活。
- She wore a coat with a dress underneath.她穿着一件大衣，里面套着一条连衣裙。
- The moon is on the wane.月亮渐亏。
- Her enthusiasm for him was beginning to wane.她对他的热情在开始减退。
- She is impulsive in her actions.她的行为常出于冲动。
- He was neither an impulsive nor an emotional man,but a very honest and sincere one.他不是个一冲动就鲁莽行事的人，也不多愁善感.他为人十分正直、诚恳。
- For much of his life he suffered from recurrent bouts of depression. 他的大半辈子反复发作抑郁症。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- It was one of fistiana's most famous championship bouts. 这是拳击界最有名的冠军赛之一。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- He is an adaptable man and will soon learn the new work.他是个适应性很强的人，很快就将学会这种工作。
- The soil is adaptable to the growth of peanuts.这土壤适宜于花生的生长。
- He railed against hypocrisy and greed.他痛斥伪善和贪婪的行为。
- He accused newspapers of hypocrisy in their treatment of the story.他指责了报纸在报道该新闻时的虚伪。
- They will be in danger if they are rebellious.如果他们造反，他们就要发生危险。
- Her reply was mild enough,but her thoughts were rebellious.她的回答虽然很温和，但她的心里十分反感。
- Her witty remarks added a little salt to the conversation.她的妙语使谈话增添了一些风趣。
- He scored a bull's-eye in their argument with that witty retort.在他们的辩论中他那一句机智的反驳击中了要害。
- The government's action here is highly commendable.政府这样的行动值得高度赞扬。
- Such carping is not commendable.这样吹毛求疵真不大好。
- I could not curb my anger.我按捺不住我的愤怒。
- You must curb your daughter when you are in church.你在教堂时必须管住你的女儿。
- If you push the car, I'll steer it.如果你来推车，我就来驾车。
- It's no use trying to steer the boy into a course of action that suits you.想说服这孩子按你的方式行事是徒劳的。
- Not wishing to displease her,he avoided answering the question.为了不惹她生气，他对这个问题避而不答。
- She couldn't afford to displease her boss.她得罪不起她的上司。
- A good leader must be an astute judge of ability.一个优秀的领导人必须善于识别人的能力。
- The criminal was very astute and well matched the detective in intelligence.这个罪犯非常狡猾，足以对付侦探的机智。
- He is a conscientious man and knows his job.他很认真负责，也很懂行。
- He is very conscientious in the performance of his duties.他非常认真地履行职责。
- The diplomat threw in a joke, and the tension was instantly relieved.那位外交官插进一个笑话，紧张的气氛顿时缓和下来。
- He served as a diplomat in Russia before the war.战前他在俄罗斯当外交官。
- We derive our sustenance from the land.我们从土地获取食物。
- We shall derive much benefit from reading good novels.我们将从优秀小说中获得很大好处。
- Roger is a very sociable person.罗杰是个非常好交际的人。
- Some children have more sociable personalities than others.有些孩子比其他孩子更善于交际。
- He has a knack of teaching arithmetic.他教算术有诀窍。
- Making omelettes isn't difficult,but there's a knack to it.做煎蛋饼并不难，但有窍门。
- It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offence.又直率又不得罪人，这有时很难办到。
- He told me forthright just why he refused to take my side.他直率地告诉我他不肯站在我这一边的原因。
- The swindlers had roped into a number of gullible persons.骗子们已使一些轻信的人上了当。
- The advertisement is aimed at gullible young women worried about their weight.这则广告专门针对担心自己肥胖而易受骗的年轻女士。
- The chairman flatters himself on his judgment of people.主席自认为他审视人比别人高明。
- He's a man of excellent judgment.他眼力过人。
- She allows herself no flamboyance in her clothes. 她不穿华丽的衣服。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- His flamboyance earned him instant media attention. 他的浮夸招摇立即引起了舆论界的注意。 来自辞典例句
- I was filled with envy at their adventurous lifestyle.我很羨慕他们敢于冒险的生活方式。
- He was predestined to lead an adventurous life.他注定要过冒险的生活。
- He is wary of telling secrets to others.他谨防向他人泄露秘密。
- Paula frowned,suddenly wary.宝拉皱了皱眉头，突然警惕起来。
- Ignore her,she's just acting.别理她，她只是假装的。
- During the seventies,her acting career was in eclipse.在七十年代，她的表演生涯黯然失色。
- His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. 他的不良行为只是个别事件。
- Patients with the disease should be isolated. 这种病的患者应予以隔离。
- I can't afford the vacation,for it would eat up my savings.我度不起假，那样会把我的积蓄用光的。
- By this time he had used up all his savings.到这时，他的存款已全部用完。
- I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions. 我发觉在家里工作很难，因为使人分心的事太多。
- There are too many distractions here to work properly. 这里叫人分心的事太多，使人无法好好工作。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- He always tries to get in with the most influential people.他总是试图巴结最有影响的人物。
- He is a very influential man in the government.他在政府中是个很有影响的人物。
- The two banks will consolidate in July next year. 这两家银行明年7月将合并。
- The government hoped to consolidate ten states to form three new ones.政府希望把十个州合并成三个新的州。
- Any alterations should be written in neatly to the left side. 改动部分应书写清晰，插在正文的左侧。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Gene mutations are alterations in the DNA code. 基因突变是指DNA 密码的改变。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The series of paintings is quite an accomplishment.这一系列的绘画真是了不起的成就。
- Money will be crucial to the accomplishment of our objectives.要实现我们的目标，钱是至关重要的。
- The teacher conferred with the principal about Dick's promotion.教师与校长商谈了迪克的升级问题。
- The clerk was given a promotion and an increase in salary.那个职员升了级，加了薪。
- Discover an innovative way of marketing.发现一个创新的营销方式。
- He was one of the most creative and innovative engineers of his generation.他是他那代人当中最富创造性与革新精神的工程师之一。
- Do not overdo your privilege of reproving me.不要过分使用责备我的特权。
- The taxi drivers' association is urging its members,who can work as many hours as they want,not to overdo it.出租车司机协会劝告那些工作时长不受限制的会员不要疲劳驾驶。
- She showed great tact in dealing with a tricky situation.她处理棘手的局面表现得十分老练。
- Tact is a valuable commodity.圆滑老练是很有用处的。
- It is important to meditate on the meaning of life.思考人生的意义很重要。
- I was meditating,and reached a higher state of consciousness.我在冥想，并进入了一个更高的意识境界。
- He had been leading a placid life for the past eight years.八年来他一直过着平静的生活。
- You should be in a placid mood and have a heart-to- heart talk with her.你应该心平气和的好好和她谈谈心。
- Some people are said to have psychic powers.据说有些人有通灵的能力。
- She claims to be psychic and to be able to foretell the future.她自称有特异功能，能预知未来。
- The furnishings in the room imparted an air of elegance.这个房间的家具带给这房间一种优雅的气氛。
- John has been known for his sartorial elegance.约翰因为衣着讲究而出名。
- His arguments in favour of a new school are very persuasive.他赞成办一座新学校的理由很有说服力。
- The evidence was not really persuasive enough.证据并不是太有说服力。
- Students find that all historians argue reasonably and persuasively. 学生们发现所有的历史学家都争论得有条有理，并且很有说服力。 来自辞典例句
- He spoke a very persuasively but I smelled a rat and refused his offer. 他说得头头是道，但我觉得有些可疑，于是拒绝了他的建议。 来自辞典例句
- She has fiery red hair.她有一头火红的头发。
- His fiery speech agitated the crowd.他热情洋溢的讲话激动了群众。
- He suffered the humiliation of being forced to ask for his cards.他蒙受了被迫要求辞职的羞辱。
- He will wish to revenge his humiliation in last Season's Final.他会为在上个季度的决赛中所受的耻辱而报复的。
- I was sorely tempted to complain, but I didn't. 我极想发牢骚，但还是没开口。
- I was tempted by the dessert menu. 甜食菜单馋得我垂涎欲滴。
- The picture on this screen is a good artistic work.这屏风上的画是件很好的艺术品。
- These artistic handicrafts are very popular with foreign friends.外国朋友很喜欢这些美术工艺品。
- The book is beautifully printed and artistically bound. 这本书印刷精美，装帧高雅。
- The room is artistically decorated. 房间布置得很美观。
- The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。
- We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。
- The museum houses a collection of mementos, materials and documents. 博物馆保存着很多回忆录以及文献资料。
- This meant, however, that no one was able to retrieve irreplaceable family mementos. 然而，这也意味着谁也没能把无可替代的家庭纪念品从火中救出来。
- This area has been marked off for athletic practice.这块地方被划出来供体育训练之用。
- He is an athletic star.他是一个运动明星。
- We had a delightful time by the seashore last Sunday.上星期天我们在海滨玩得真痛快。
- Peter played a delightful melody on his flute.彼得用笛子吹奏了一支欢快的曲子。
- Children are usually inquisitive.小孩通常很好问。
- A pat answer is not going to satisfy an inquisitive audience.陈腔烂调的答案不能满足好奇的听众。
- The linguists went to study tribal languages in the field. 语言学家们去实地研究部落语言了。 来自辞典例句
- The linguists' main interest has been to analyze and describe languages. 语言学家的主要兴趣一直在于分析并描述语言。 来自辞典例句
- He admired the old man for his crafty plan.他敬佩老者的神机妙算。
- He was an accomplished politician and a crafty autocrat.他是个有造诣的政治家，也是个狡黠的独裁者。
- First, this will not bring on disorder and, second, it will not make extricating oneself impossible. 大鸣大放，一不会乱，二不会下不得台。 来自互联网
- Idea of Multhus "Two Control" and System Conditions of Extricating from "Population Trap " 马尔萨斯“两种抑制”的观点及解脱“人口陷阱”的制度条件。 来自互联网
- Police stopped him for driving erratically. 警察因其驾驶不循规则而把他拦下了。 来自辞典例句
- Magnetitite-bearing plugs are found erratically from the base of the Critical Zone. 含磁铁岩的岩栓不规则地分布于关键带的基底以上。 来自辞典例句
- With a shrug,he went out of the room.他耸一下肩，走出了房间。
- I admire the way she is able to shrug off unfair criticism.我很佩服她能对错误的批评意见不予理会。
- His doting parents bought him his first racing bike at 13.宠爱他的父母在他13岁时就给他买了第一辆竞速自行车。
- The doting husband catered to his wife's every wish.这位宠爱妻子的丈夫总是高度满足太太的各项要求。
- His clothes were rather flamboyant for such a serious occasion.他的衣着在这种严肃场合太浮夸了。
- The King's flamboyant lifestyle is well known.国王的奢华生活方式是人尽皆知的。
- We'll have to handle the matter with meticulous care.这事一点不能含糊。
- She is meticulous in her presentation of facts.她介绍事实十分详细。
- With the markets being so volatile,investments are at great risk.由于市场那么变化不定，投资冒着很大的风险。
- His character was weak and volatile.他这个人意志薄弱，喜怒无常。
- Throughout his trial he maintained a dignified silence. 在整个审讯过程中，他始终沉默以保持尊严。
- He always strikes such a dignified pose before his girlfriend. 他总是在女友面前摆出这种庄严的姿态。
- When it comes to photography,I'm not an adept.要说照相，我不是内行。
- He was highly adept at avoiding trouble.他十分善于避开麻烦。
- A man comes round regularly collecting scrap.有个男人定时来收废品。
- Sell that car for scrap.把那辆汽车当残品卖了吧。
- The film evokes chilling reminders of the war. 这部电影使人们回忆起战争的可怕场景。
- The strike has delayed the mailing of tax reminders. 罢工耽搁了催税单的投寄。
- The rabbit is a relatively recent introduction in Australia.兔子是相对较新引入澳大利亚的物种。
- The operation was relatively painless.手术相对来说不痛。
- Elephants are distinguished from other animals by their long noses.大象以其长长的鼻子显示出与其他动物的不同。
- A banquet was given in honor of the distinguished guests.宴会是为了向贵宾们致敬而举行的。
- The singer star's marriage got a lot of publicity.这位歌星的婚事引起了公众的关注。
- He dismissed the event as just a publicity gimmick.他不理会这件事，只当它是一种宣传手法。
- After a long hesitation, he told the truth at last.踌躇了半天，他终于直说了。
- There was a certain hesitation in her manner.她的态度有些犹豫不决。
- They managed it all supremely well. 这件事他们干得极其出色。
- I consider a supremely beautiful gesture. 我觉得这是非常优雅的姿态。
- He jobbed out the contract to a number of small outfits. 他把承包工程分包给许多小单位。 来自辞典例句
- Some cyclists carry repair outfits because they may have a puncture. 有些骑自行车的人带修理工具，因为他们车胎可能小孔。 来自辞典例句
- The company will lend you money on very favourable terms.这家公司将以非常优惠的条件借钱给你。
- We found that most people are favourable to the idea.我们发现大多数人同意这个意见。
- They complained of injustice in the way they had been treated.他们抱怨受到不公平的对待。
- All his life he has been struggling against injustice.他一生都在与不公正现象作斗争。
- He was resolute in carrying out his plan.他坚决地实行他的计划。
- The Egyptians offered resolute resistance to the aggressors.埃及人对侵略者作出坚决的反抗。
- They dabble in the stock market.他们少量投资于股市。
- Never dabble with things of which you have no knowledge.绝不要插手你不了解的事物。
- The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
- By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。
- We mustn't presume too much upon the reliability of such sources.我们不应过分指望这类消息来源的可靠性。
- I can assure you of the reliability of the information.我向你保证这消息可靠。
- It's naive of you to believe he'll do what he says.相信他会言行一致，你未免太单纯了。
- Don't be naive.The matter is not so simple.你别傻乎乎的。事情没有那么简单。
- He despised people who were lavish with their praises.他看不起那些阿谀奉承的人。
- The sets and costumes are lavish.布景和服装极尽奢华。
- Our force has been withdrawn from the danger area.我们的军队已从危险地区撤出。
- All foreign troops should be withdrawn to their own countries.一切外国军队都应撤回本国去。
- He was lost in admiration of the beauty of the scene.他对风景之美赞不绝口。
- We have a great admiration for the gold medalists.我们对金牌获得者极为敬佩。
- She's a real stickler for etiquette,so you'd better ask her advice.她非常讲求礼节，所以你最好问她的意见。
- You will find Mrs. Carboy a stickler about trifles.您会发现卡博太太是个拘泥小节的人。
- You're faced with ending it all, of squandering what was given. 把到手的东西就这样随随便便弄掉。 来自辞典例句
- I see all this potential And I see squandering. 你们的潜力都被浪费了。 来自互联网
- The minister has consistently opposed any relaxation in the law.部长一向反对法律上的任何放宽。
- She listens to classical music for relaxation.她听古典音乐放松。
- If it works,it would help to modernise the entire economy.这项（改革）一旦实施起效，将有助于整体经济的现代化进程。
- They attempted in vain to modernise these antiquated industries.他们企图使这些陈旧的工业现代化，结果劳而无功。
- One has to bear a little discomfort while travelling.旅行中总要忍受一点不便。
- She turned red with discomfort when the teacher spoke.老师讲话时她不好意思地红着脸。