1.syllable n. 音节 vt. 分音节

Which syllable does the stress of this word fall on?
这个字的重音是在哪个音节上?

2.blot vt. 玷污，弄脏，吸干（墨汁等） vi. 弄上污迹

His apron was blotted with oil.
他的围裙上满是油点。

3.reproof[ri'pru:f] n. 斥责，责备

Impatient of reproof, he left his parents and went away.
忍受不了责难，他离开父母出走了。

4.panegyric n. 赞辞，夸大的颂词

He made a speech of panegyric.
他作了一个颂扬性的演讲。

5.laudable adj. 值得称赞的

His noble ideas and polite behavior are laudable.
他崇高的思想和彬彬有礼的举止令人赞美。

6.precipitance n. 急躁，仓促