Obtain (pp. & pt. obtained)
vt.获得，得到；流行；买到，达到（目的）
vi.通行，通用；流行；存在

Evans was trying to obtain a false passport and other documents...
埃文斯正试图取得一本假护照和其他证件。
The longer this situation obtains, the more extensive the problems become.
这种局面持续的时间越长，问题波及的范围就越广。

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Blame (pp. & pt. blamed)
vt.指责，责怪；归咎于
n.责备；责任；过失

Ms Carey appeared to blame her breakdown on EMI's punishing work schedule...
凯丽女士似乎将她的精神崩溃归咎于百代唱片公司高度紧张的工作日程安排。
Some of the blame for the miscarriage of justice must be borne by the solicitors...
律师们应对误判负部分责任。
He slammed the door and stormed off. I could hardly blame him.
他砰的一声关上门，气呼呼地走了。也难怪他会这么做。
The policy is partly to blame for causing the worst unemployment in Europe.
欧洲出现了最严重的失业情况，这应当部分归咎于这项政策。
My life is ruined and I suppose I only have myself to blame.
我的一生都毁了，我想这只能怪我自己。

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Novelty
n.新奇；新奇的事物；新颖小巧而价廉的物品

In the contemporary western world, rapidly changing styles cater to a desire for novelty and individualism.
在当代西方社会，快速变化的时尚迎合了人们追求新奇和个性的需求。
It came from the days when a motor car was a novelty.
这要从轿车还是新鲜玩意儿那会儿说起。
At Easter, we give them plastic eggs filled with small toys, novelties and coins.
复活节时，我们给他们分发塑料彩蛋，里面装着小玩具、新颖的小玩意儿和硬币。

剧情百科

万万没想到，Sherlock万万没想到自己居然被人视为知己，亦最好的朋友！不过我们也不会大惊小怪，情商零的Sherlock又怎么知道John心目里已经将他和Marry并排最重的地位。其实，从自己在给John心理创下巨伤并失踪两年依然得到原谅也可以推出自己已经是John的Best Man。

考考你 Q&A
Q: Please use the word or phrase you just learnt to complete the sentence beblow.

1.This child became _____ because his parent's got a divorce.
这个孩子因为父母离婚而变得性格孤僻。
2.Planning in advance should help to avoid _____ catastrophic misunderstandings.
提前计划可以避免潜在的灾难性的误解。

A:本期答案见下期
上期答案：

1.He is having therapy to conquer his phobia.
他在接受治疗以克服自己的恐惧症。
2.His widow became a virtual recluse for the remainder of her life.
他的寡妻孤寂地度过了余生。