1.self-help n. 自助;自救;自立
A major function of self-help networks is financial support.
自助网络的一个主要功能就是经济支持。
2.defective adj. 有缺陷的;不完美的
Back in time there has been some fading. But not defective.
往事在时间里面已经有些褪色,但没有残缺
3. academic adj. 学术的;理论的;学院的
How about your academic life? Has that helped you at all today, as an actor?
你在学校的学习生活怎么样,他们对于你现在的演员工作有帮助吗?
4.crummy adj. 微不足道的;寒酸的;肮脏的
This was the only crummy job I could find in this economy.
在这种经济情况下,我唯一能找到的就是这么寒酸的工作。
5. schizophrenic adj. 精神分裂症的
Objective To study the mental health status of the relatives of schizophrenic patients.
目的研究精神分裂症患者亲属的心理健康状况。
6. tyrannize 施行虐政;欺压
The dictator tyrannized over the whole country.
独裁者对全国实行极权统治。