Jan 9th, 2009

1. rubble [ˈrʌbl] n. 破瓦，粗石堆
Exg: His home was reduced to rubble by the earthquake.

2. bleak [bli:k] a. 淒涼的
Exg: I was afraid of facing the bleak scene in my hometown.

3. vicious [ˈviʃəs] a. 惡毒的
Exg: Your vicious dog is menacing my cat.

4. menace [ˈmenəs] vt(i). n. 有危險性的人或物，威脅
Exg: Our country is menaced by war.

5. murmur [ˈmə:mə] v/n 小聲說話
Exg: There was a low murmur of conversation in the hall.

6. snuggle [ˈsnʌg(ə)l] v. 挨近，依偎
Exg: She snuggled up beneath the covers.

7. torture [ˈtɔ:tʃə] n. 折磨

8. rhythmically  ['riðmikli] ad. 有節奏的
Exg: The clock was ticking rhythmically in the dorm.

9. vent  [vent] vt 表達，發泄 n. 通風口
Exg: When I get frustrated and angry, I have to vent my spleen on someone.

10. spleen  [spli:n] n. 脾氣， 怒氣