define[dɪˈfaɪn]
vt. 阐明,规定;给…下定义
Definitions should not be more difficult to understand than the words they define.
depress[dɪˈpres]
vt. 使沮丧;降低,减少
I feel depressed.
necklace[ˈneklɪs]
n. 项链,项圈
He gave me a necklace as a token of his affection.
rocket[ˈrɒkɪt]
n. 火箭,火箭发动机
The first-stage vehicle is used to launch the rocket and is then jettisoned in the upper atmosphere.
sweat[swet]
vi. 出汗;流汗
Making your own beer? It's not worth the sweat!
behind[bɪˈhaɪnd]
prep. 在…后面;跟在…的后面
The others are a long way behind.
refreshment[rɪˈfreʃmənt]
n. 茶点,点心,饮料
A hot bath is a great refreshment after a day's work.
sharp[ʃɑ:p]
adj. 锋利的;敏锐的
Cats have sharp claws.
penny[ˈpenɪ]
n. (英)便士;(美)分
He arrived in this country six years ago without a penny.
consciousness[ˈkɒnʃəsnəs]
n. 意识,思想;观念
class consciousness; race consciousness.