Lesson 41 Illusion of pastoral peace

Words and expressions

1. Illusion 幻想

Under the illusion

E.g. She is under the illusion that she will get back together with him.

2. Pastoral 田园的，乡村生活

A pastoral scene 田园风光

3. Rapture 欣喜

Synonym: delight

4. Extol 赞美

Extol the virtues 宣传好处

5. Glint 闪烁

E.g. The river glinted in the sunlight.

6. Pasture 牧场；生活条件，发展机遇

Greener pastures 更好的生活

7. Idyllic 田园诗的

To lead an idyllic existence 过着诗情画意的生活

8. Dubious 可疑的

Synonym: doubtful

9. Stagger 蹒跚

Stagger under the weight 步履艰难

10. Tuck 缩进，隐藏

Tuck sb in 把...被子掖好

11. Obstinately 固执的

Synonym: stubborn