rumbling adj. 隆隆響的
The rumbling thunder grew louder, and louder.
隆隆的雷聲越來越大。
The earthquake began with a low rumbling sound.
地震開始時發出低沉的隆隆聲。
swell v. 增長
The budget deficit could swell further over the next few years.
未來幾年內財政赤字可能會有更多增長。
astride prep. 騎,跨
That pretty girl rode astride the horse.
那位漂亮的小姑娘兩腿叉開騎在馬上。
tangle n. 纏結的一團
The wool got in a fearful tangle.
毛線亂成了一團。
bundle n. 一包,一捆
My uncle sent me a large bundle on my birthday.
我生日時叔父給我寄來一個大包裹。
The heavy bundle bore him down.
那包東西很重,壓得他直不起腰。
relieved adj. 放心的,松了一口氣的
She looked immensely relieved when she heard the news.
她一聽到這個消息似乎立刻放心了。
They exchanged relieved glances.
他們如釋重負地彼此看了看。
She had a relieved look on her face.
她臉上現出寬慰的表情。
swarm v. 蜂擁
Many students swarm into the canteen after class.
放學后,很多學生擁進食堂。
Myriads of small marine insects swarm the ocean.
無數的海中小昆蟲群集在海洋中。
jet-black adj. 烏黑發亮的
get ... over with 趕緊干完算了(尤指令人不愉快的事)