A: You are a picture of purity in that dress! B: Thanks, I will take it as a compliment. purity n.纯净,纯洁,纯正 A: Why are you going to Africa? B: I m in pursuit of my dreams. pursuit n.1.追求,寻求 2.追赶,追逐 3.(花时间和精力的)事,嗜好,消遣 in hot pursuit 穷追不舍 A: I am very interested in Egyptian history. B: Yes, the pyramids fascinate me! pyramid n.1.金字塔 2.金字塔形结构 3.锥状物,棱锥状的一堆东西 Q A: Your town is quaint . B: I think it is too small. quaint a. 奇特而有趣的,古色古香的 A: I am conducting qualitative research into the factors affecting female education rates in schools. B: Sounds fascinating, tell me more. qualitative a. (性)质的,质量的,定性的 A: How would you rate your performance in the exam? B: At this stage it is too difficult to quantify . |