1.failing n. 失敗，缺點，過失 prep. 如果沒有，若無 ... 時

That machine has one big failing.
那臺機器有個大缺點。

2.implacable adj. 難寬恕的，難和解的，執(zhí)拗的

There is implacable hatred between the two nations.
兩國之間有無法消除的仇恨。

3.propensity n. 傾向，習性

Most boys have a propensity for playing with machinery.
一般的男孩子都有玩機械的習性。

4.wilfully adv. 任意地=willfully

However, the days are gone when hegemonists wilfully decided the destiny of people all over the world.
但是，他們像過去那樣隨意主宰世界人民命運的時代已經(jīng)過去。

5.pianoforte n. 鋼琴

About this time Jane Fairfax received the handsome gift of a pianoforte, anonymously given.
大約就在這個時候，簡收到了一份厚禮，這是一架鋼琴，送禮者不知何人。