1.almshouse n.贫民所，救济院

The cottage was formerly an almshouse constructed in 1615.
这小屋的前身是一座建于1615年的济贫院。

I do not hesitate, in such a case, to suggest work, or the almshouse; or why not keep its castle in silence, as I docommonly?
在这种情况下我会毫不犹豫的向公立救济院提出建议，我为什么不像往常那样保持沉默呢？
2.vital 维持生命所必需的；至关重要的

The china-brazil connection is increasingly vital.
中巴之间的联系变得日益重要。

And who needs to learn this vital lesson now?
目前哪个国家需要吸取这个重大教训呢？

3.starch n.淀粉，含淀粉的食物

It breaks starch molecules into more digestible fragments.
它使得淀粉分子变成更加易消化的片段。

The crust beauty depends on the amount of sugar and starch.
面包皮是否香脆欲滴取决于糖和淀粉的含量。