1.supposing adv. 假如,去 ... 吧,不妨 ... 吧 动词suppose的现在分词形式
I'm going to university, always supposing I pass my exams.
我若考试及格就要上大学了。
2.acquaint vt. 使 ... 熟知
I am acquainted with her.
我认识她。
3.intimacy n. 亲密,隐私
He refused to tell it to me except in the intimacy of his room.
除非避开众人耳目在他房间里谈,否则他不肯把这件事告诉我
4.disposition n. 性情,倾向,安排,处置,控制
Joanna had a gentle retiring disposition.
乔安娜性格温柔而腼腆。
5.impropriety n. 不适当,不正确,用词错误,不得体
Impropriety is the soul of wit.
不规矩是打趣话的精髓。
6.indulgent adj. 纵容的,任性的,宽纵的
They are indulgent parents.
他们对子女很纵容。
7.subdue v. 使服从,压制,减弱
He managed to subdue his mounting anger.
他设法克制住了阵阵愤怒。
8.forego vt. 放弃,领先=forgo
The workers agreed to forgo a pay increase for the sake of greater job security.
工人们为了工作更保险,同意放弃增加工资的要求。
9.alteration n. 改变,变更
The timetable is subject to alteration.
时刻表有可能更改。