A: I read in the newspaper that the city was besieged by unexpected attack. B: Oh, I never trust the newspapers. besiege vt. 1.围攻,围困; 2.围住,拥在 周围 A: I bestow this gift upon you as a sign of my gratitude and thanks. B: You are too generous. bestow vt. 赠与,授予 A: Why are you looking so upset? B: My girlfriend has just betrayed me. betray vt.1.背叛,出卖; 2.失信于,辜负; 3.泄露; 4.暴露,显露 A: Would you like a hot beverage, Richard? B: No thanks, Peter. I just had a coffee. beverage n. 饮料 A: I was bitten on the leg as I walked through the gate. B: Did you not read the sign, Beware of the Dog ? beware v. 谨防,当心 A: Every time I look at the night sky I am bewildered by the stars. B: Me too, they are fascinating. bewilder vt. 使迷惑,使难住 A: It is difficult to write this article without being biased. B: Well, make sure you look at the issue from both sides before you start. |