A: What was the motto of your school? B: I m not sure if it had one. motto n. 箴言,格言,座右铭 A: The castle was built on the top of the mound overlooking the village. B: I assume they did that for protection. mound n. 1.土墩,沙土堆;2.(一)堆,(一)垛 A: It has been a long time since your father passed away. B: Yes, but I m still in mourning. mourn v. 1.哀悼;2.(对...)感到痛心(或遗憾) A: Have you ever grown a beard? B: No, but I did have a moustache once. moustache n. 八字须 A: The grass is getting long. B: Well, it is about time that you mowed it then. mow v. 割(草) mow down 大量杀伤,扫杀,摧毁 A: Don t come into the house with muddy shoes. B: OK, I ll take them off now. muddy a. 1.泥泞的,沾满烂泥的;2.(光,色泽)灰暗的,暗淡的;3.模糊的,糊涂的 vt. 1.使沾上烂泥;2.使(形势,争端等)显得扑朔迷离 A: You are as slow as a mule . B: You are no spring chicken yourself. |