学个词 – 3463. frantic
今天我们要学的词是 frantic. frantic 的意思是不顾一切的，疯狂的。 After the footage of an ABC TV anchor complaining about the network spiking a story on Jeffery Epstein leaked out, it appears the network went on…
学个词 – 3462. implode
今天我们要学的词是 implode. implode 的意思是内爆，由于内力而崩溃。Many expected that overnight millionaires from tech IPOs would lead the Bay Area housing market to get even hotter this year, but the narrative never gained traction…
学个词 – 3461. embark
今天我们要学的词是 embark. embark 的意思起航，出发，开始。 The Federal Reserve usually embarks on an interest rate cut cycle in preparation for macroeconomic headwinds developing in the economy. 美联储通常为了准备应付经济发展中遇到的宏观经济阻力而启动降息周期。 While the Chinese economy has…
学个词 – 3460. tarnish
今天我们要学的词是 tarnish. tarnish 的原意是发乌，失去光泽，引申出来是玷污、污蔑的意思。 Football in Ghana, as in most of Africa, is the most loved sport. But it has been tarnished by widespread corruption that led to league game…
学个词 – 3459. facade
今天我们要学的词是 facade. facade 的意思是外墙，表面。 For over two decades, the Trump International Hotel and Tower has been a recognizable NYC landmark with its golden façade and luxury interiors. 二十多年来，特朗普国际酒店和大厦以其金色的外墙和豪华的装修，一直是纽约市公认的地标。 Burundi’s leaders…
学个词 – 3458. abruptly
今天我们要学的词是 abruptly. abruptly 的意思是突然地，出乎意外地。 Former Bolivian President Evo Morales requested asylum in Mexico hours after he abruptly resigned from office in the wake of mass protests over last month’s disputed…
学个词 – 3457. distraught
今天我们要学的词是 Distraught. distraught 是形容烦恼不安，抓狂。The air pollution crisis in New Delhi has prompted officials to declare a public health emergency and people distraught over the pollution to consider leaving the city…
学个词 – 3456. bask
今天我们要学的词是 bask. Bask is spelled B-A-S-K, bask. bask 的原意是晒太阳。 While many Americans celebrated Veteran’s Day Monday watching parades and basking in the autumn sun, residents across the mid-west spent much…
学个词 – 3455. descend
今天我们要学的词是 descend. descend 作为动词，意思是下降、下落。 As Ukraine’s conflict with pro-Russian separatists drags on, the country has descended into the chaos of uncontrolled use of force by radical groups and transformed into…
学个词 – 3454. demise
今天我们要学的词是 demise. demise 的意思是消亡、终结。 November marks 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The Wall’s demise brought an end to a divided Germany, and symbolized the eventual liberation…
学个词 – 3453. bleak
今天我们要学的词是 bleak. bleak 的意思是惨淡、严峻。 The democracy watchdog group, Freedom House, has released a report recently painting a bleak outlook for the way many governments are using social media. 民主监督组织“自由之家”在最近发布的一份报告中，描述出许多政府如何利用社交媒体的严峻形势。 More…
学个词 – 3452. caveat
今天我们要学的词是 caveat. caveat 的意思是提醒注意的忠告、警示。Congressional budget experts said that the caveat to a government-run health care system like “Medicare for All” could be increased wait times and reduced access to care.…
学个词 – 3451. spur
今天我们要学的词是 spur. spur 的意思是刺激、带动。 Experts say U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to tap Steve Biegun, the special representative for North Korea, as deputy secretary of state could spur Washington’s denuclearization…
学个词 – 3449. impediment
今天我们要学的词是impediment. impediment 的意思是障碍。 Justice Clarence Thomas said the “biggest impediment” in his life hadn’t been bigots or racists but the “modern-day liberal” in a new documentary set to release next…
学个词 – 3448. accustomed
今天我们要学的词是 accustomed. accustomed 的意思是习惯的，惯常的。 California Governor Gavin Newsom told reporters that he has grown accustomed to wildfires in his state saying that it is “rather normal,” but he added that…