modest
a.謙虛的
The scholar was very modest about the prize he got.
這名學者對于他得獎一事非常謙虛。
modesty
n.謙虛
"I'm the chief of a small hospital," Dr. Walton said with modesty.
“我是一家小醫院的主任”,華頓醫師謙虛地說。
peculiar
a.奇怪的;獨特的
Don't you think that Kelly is a little bit peculiar today?
你不覺得凱莉今天有點兒怪怪的嗎?
This kind of bird is peculiar to that island.=This kind of bird is native to that island.
這種鳥是該島所獨有的。
reputation
n.名譽,名聲
The sex scandal has ruined the reputation of the politician.
這樁性丑聞毀了這位政治人物的名聲。
absolute
a.絕對的,完全的
You must tell me the absolute truth, or you'll be in big trouble.
你必須告訴我全部實情,否則你麻煩就大了。
I have absolute confidence in your ability to handle such a problem.
我對你處理這種問題的能力有絕對的信心。
absolutely
adv.絕對地,完全地
It is absolutely impossible to swim across the ocean.
想要游過那片海洋是絕對不可能的。
outcome
n.結果
What was the outcome of the basketball game?
那場籃球賽的結果如何?
withdraw
vt.提(款) vi.退出;撤退
I used up all my spare money, so I'm going to withdraw some money from the bank this afternoon.
我身邊的錢全用光了,所以今天下¥我要到銀行提款。
The athlete's sore arm forced him to withdraw from the competition.
這位運動員的手臂疼痛,迫使他退出比賽。
John withdrew from school a year before he graduated.
約翰在畢業的前一年退學了。
monument
n.紀念碑
A monument was built in honor of the late hero.
為紀念這位已故的英雄建立了一座紀念碑。
artistic
a.藝術的;美妙的
Henry's artistic ability began to shine when he was quite young.
亨利的藝術才能在很年輕時就已開始發光。
The pianist gave a very artistic performance at the concert last night.
那位鋼琴家在昨晚的音樂會中有一場唯美的演出。