1. maniac
a. 發狂的, 癲狂的, 瘋狂的
n. 狂人, 瘋子
These poor wretches, know that their only chance of retaining their employment was to tear into it, tear into it like so many maniacs.
而那批可憐的工人呢,他們知道要想保住飯碗的話就得象一群瘋子一樣賣命。
2. pepper
n. 胡椒粉, 胡椒, 辣椒
Ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon,pepper and cloves are common spices.
姜、 肉豆蔻、 肉桂、 胡椒、 丁香都是常用的香料。