A: I was offered a bribe to give my students better marks in their exams. B: I hope that you did not accept it. B: Tell me, why did you break into the bank? B: I was bribed into it. bribe vt. 向 行贿,买通 n. 贿赂,行贿物 A: Where are the letter you were meant to post? B: Oh, they are in my briefcase, but I left it at the office. briefcase n. 公文包,公事包 A: What was your childhood dream? B: To become a member of the fire brigade. brigade n. 1.旅; 2.队,组 A: The brim of your hat is covering your eyes. B: That is because I don t want anyone to notice me. brim n. 1.帽檐;2.边,边缘 vi. 注满,充溢 brim over 充满,洋溢 A: I was on the brink of leaving my job, but decided to stay. B: What changed your mind? brink n. 边缘,边沿 on the brink of 濒临,处于 边缘 A: Slow down, stop walking so fast! |