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. 凄凉的
Exg: I was afraid of facing the bleak scene in my hometown.

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

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

5. murmur [ˈmə:mə] v/n 小声说话
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. 有节奏的
Exg: The clock was ticking rhythmically in the dorm.

9. vent  [vent] vt 表达，发泄 n. 通风口
Exg: When I get frustrated and angry, I have to vent my spleen on someone.

10. spleen  [ spli:n] n. 脾气， 怒气