1.patronizing (adj.) 神气十足的；施恩的
The
boy was pleased that his uncle had spoken to him as one man to another,
instead of adoption the patronizing or authoritative tone he resented
in so many of his elders.
这男孩很高兴，因为他的叔叔以平等的口气对他讲话，而不是以庇护人或权威人士的口气。他憎恶他的许多长者用这种口气。
2.mundane (adj.) 现世的；俗世的
Even the most mundane things can become objects of beauty in his eyes.
即使是最平凡的事物，在他的眼中也是美丽的。
3.unconventional (adj.) 不依惯例的；非因袭的
A
wayward or unconventional artist will show a wayward or unconventional
style. and a person of charm will naturally show charm and delicacy in
his style, and a great artist with good taste will not stoop to
"mannerisms.
一个任性或不依传统的艺术家会表现一种任性或不依传统的风格；一个温雅的人自然会在风格上表现着温雅和美妙的质素，一个具有高尚趣味的大艺术家不会墨守成规，受习气所束缚。
4.endearing (adj.) 可爱的；迷人的
It is an endearing and infectious characteristic and carries people through situations successfully.
富于亲和力和感染力的性格能帮助他人成功地渡过难关。
5.to cope with 面对；处理
She knows how to cope with a complicated situation.
她知道如何应付复杂的情形。
6.maturity level 心智成熟度
7.liaison (n.) 联络；接触
Immigration officers pay regular visits overseas to maintain close liaison with their counterparts abroad.
入境事务人员定期到海外探访，与外国的出入境部门人员保持紧密联系。
8.Herculean (adj.) 超凡的；非常困难的
The two men made a Herculean effort to lift the fallen tree off the victim's car.
这两个人为了搬掉倒在受害者汽车上的树花出了巨大的力气。
9.fetus (n.) 胎儿；胚胎
I am aware that some will argue that the fetus has an inalienable right to life.
我很清楚一些人会争辩说胎儿有不可剥夺的生存权。
10.impending (adj.) 迫近的；逼近的
The news of the impending storm sobered them down.
关于暴风雨即将来临的消息使他们冷静下来。
11.misstep (n.) 失足
12.outwardly:(adv.)表面地, 外观上地
You use outwardly to indicate the feelings or qualities that a person or situation may appear to have, rather than the ones that they actually have.
e.g.
They may feel tired and though outwardly calm, can be irritable...
Outwardly this looked like the beginning of a terrific programme but the stage was actually set for a major disaster.
13.levelheaded:adj.头脑冷静的,清醒的稳健的
If you describe a person as level-headed, you mean that they are calm and sensible even in difficult situations.
e.g.
Simon is level-headed and practical...
His level-headed approach suggests he will do what is necessary.
= sensible
14.savvy :(v.知道, 了解) (n.机智, 头脑, 理解, 悟性)
If you describe someone as having savvy, you think that they have a good understanding and practical knowledge of something. (INFORMAL)
e.g.
He is known for his political savvy and strong management skills.
15.impulsive (adj.)冲动的
If you describe someone as impulsive, you mean that they do things suddenly without thinking about them carefully first.
e.g.
He is too impulsive to be a responsible prime minister...
16.geek n.做低级滑稽表演的人
If you call someone, usually a man or boy, a geek, you are saying in an unkind way that they are stupid, awkward, or weak. (INFORMAL)
= nerd
17.muster (n.集合, 阅, 样品, 清单, 一群) (v. 集合, 召集, 征召, 鼓起(勇气等), 集聚)
If you muster something such as support, strength, or energy, you gather as much of it as you can in order to do something.
e.g.
He travelled around West Africa trying to muster support for his movement...
When soldiers muster or are mustered, they gather together in one place in order to take part in a military action.
e.g.
The men mustered before their clan chiefs...
The general had mustered his troops north of the Hindu Kush.
= gather
