slippery[ˈslɪpərɪ]
adj. 滑的,使人滑跤的
A wet road is usually slippery.
peasant[ˈpezənt]
n. 农民,农夫
He sprang from peasant stock.
joyful[ˈdʒɒɪful]
adj. 令人高兴的,快乐的
She was joyful of her good result of the scientific experiments.
proud[praʊd]
adj. 骄傲的;自豪的
It was a proud day for us when we won the trophy.
reap[ri:p]
vt.&vi. 收割,收获;获得
If you study hard and pass all your exams you will reap a rich harvest later in life.
skillful[ˈskɪlful]
adj. 灵巧的,娴熟的
Soon they became very skillful in answering such questions.
chief[tʃi:f]
adj. 主要的;首席的
His nomination as chief executive was approved by the board.
technical[ˈteknɪkəl]
adj. 技术的,工艺的
The launch was delayed by a technical hitch.
impose[ɪmˈpəʊz]
vt. 强加;征税
They are threatening to impose a blockade on the country.
Mercury[ˈmɜ:kjurɪ]
n. 水星
The mercury hovered around 35 Celsius degree.