Verdict
n.（陪審團的）裁決；裁定；（經過試驗、檢驗或體驗發表的）決定；意見

The jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict...
陪審團一致作出了有罪裁決。
The critics were too quick to give their verdict on us.
評論家們給我們下定論未免太操之過急了。

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Brook (pp. & pt. brooked)
vt.容忍，忍受
n.小溪

From childhood on, she'd had a plan of action, one that would brook no interference...
從孩提時代起，她就有了一個行動計劃，而且是個不容他人干預的計劃。
To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.
去融化愛，就像一條正在奔流的小溪哼唱著自己的旋律直到晚上。

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Delight (pp. & pt. delighted)
n.快樂，高興；使人高興的東西或人
vt.使高興，使欣喜
vi.感到高興[快樂]

Throughout the house, the views are a constant source of surprise and delight...
從房子各處看到的景色不斷給人以驚奇和欣喜。
I enjoy seeing your parents take such a delight in the boys.
看到你父母如此喜歡這些男孩子，我很高興。
She has created a style of music that has delighted audiences all over the world...
她創造出了一種能令全世界的聽眾都感到快樂的音樂風格。

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Be critical of
v.愛挑毛病的，不滿

You want your way, and can be critical of any authority.
你只要你的方式，進而可以批判任何權威。

劇情百科

John的無意舉動卻讓Sherlock得到了很大的提示，他也破解了Moriatry在家里留下的暗碼。
看他信心十足的樣子，是否已經有方法對付Moriatry呢？

考考你 Q&A
Q: Please use the word or phrase you just learnt to complete the sentence beblow.

1.India is a _____ by a hair's breadth.
印度僅僅勉強算得上一個民主國家。
2._____ _____ conventional wisdom, fiscal policy is not exhausted.
與人們普遍的看法相反，財政政策并未走到山窮水盡的地步。

A:本期答案見下期
上期答案:

1.This possibility will delight private equity's many critics.
這種可能也許會讓私募基金的批評家們高興。
2.People can be critical of those who live and express their wild imaginings.
人們可以批評那些生活和表達自己的野生想像。