[极简]托福核心词汇115

1141.morsel

He wouldn't do such silly things if he had a morsel of sense.

他要是有一点常识的话,就不会干这种傻事。

1142.tantamount

The King's request was tantamount to a command.

国王的要求就相当于命令。

1143.palatable

The truth is not always very palatable.

事实真相并非尽如人意。

1144.ponderous

He gave us a ponderous speech.

他发表了一通沉闷的演讲。

1145.quarry

The horseman aimed his lance at his quarry.

骑手把长矛对准了他的猎物。

1146.voracious

So voracious is their demand for raw materials that the supply is not enough to go round.

他们饥不择食地需要原始资料,而资料却少得可怜,不能满足每个人的要求。

1147.trivial

I don't like to visit the doctor just for something trivial.

我不想为一点小事就去看医生。

1148.shabby

The old house has grown shabby with age.

那座老房子因年代久远而变得破旧。

1149.prodigal

A prodigal who returns is more precious than gold.

n.浪费;挥霍者

1150.stab

Dean tried to stab him with a screwdriver.

迪安试图用一把螺丝刀捅他。

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