词汇(Vocabulary)
cathedral ( n.) :any large，imposing church主教座堂，主教大堂；大教堂
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peak ( n.) :the highest or utmost point of anything；height； maximum最高点，顶点；最高值
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lucid (adj.) :clear to the mind；readily understood易懂的；明白的
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ulterior (adj.) :beyond what is exprssed，implied，or evident；undisclosed隐蔽的；秘而不宣的
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prosecution ( n.) :act of prosecuting彻底进行；执行；实行
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infuse ( v．) :．put(quality，idea，etc．)into，as if by pouring；instill；impart逐渐灌输(思想品德等)；把…传授给
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protestant (adj.) :of any of the Christian churches as a result of the Reformation新教(徒)的；基督教(徒)的
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obsess (v．) :haunt or trouble in mind，esp. to an abnormal degree；preoccupy deeply使分心；使心神困扰(尤指精神反常，着迷)
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subdue ( v．) :bring into subjection；conquer；vanquish使屈服，征服
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asceticism ( n.) :the practice or way of life of an ascetic苦行(主义)；禁欲(主义)
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succinct ( adj.) :clearly and briefly stated；terse简明的；简短的
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stultify (v．) :make seem foolish，stupid，inconsistent，etc．；make absurd or ridiculous使显得愚蠢(可笑)
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devoid (adj.) :completely not having；empty or destitute完全没有的；无(或缺乏的)
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premium ( n.) :a reward or prize，esp. one offered free or at a special。low price as an additional amount paid or charged奖品，奖赏，尤指奖金
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slovenly ( adj.) :of characteristic of a sloven马虎(或懒散)成性的
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slowdown ( n.) :slowing down，as of production(生产等的)减退；怠工
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manipulation ( n.) :skillful handling or operation：artful management or control，etc．操作；操纵;处理；熟练的；操作；巧妙的管理(或控制)
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psyche ( n.) :the human soul；the mind灵魂；心灵；精神
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psychiatrist ( n.) :expert in psychiatry精神病专家
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routinize (v．) :make routine；reduce to a routine使成常规；使习惯于常规
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spontaneity ( n.) :the state or quality of being spontaneous自发性；自发的情况
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deep—seated ( adj.) :deep—rooted；firmly established根深蒂固的
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gadget ( n.) :any small，esp. mechanical contrivance or device(尤指机械装置的)小发明
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cereal ( n.) :any grain used for food，as wheat，oats，rice，etc．谷类
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toaster ( n.) :any of various utensils or appliances for toasting bread烤箱；烤炉
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drudgery ( n.) :work that is hard，menial，or tiresome单调乏味的工作；苦干
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bliss ( n.) :great joy or happiness极大的欢乐(或幸福)
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knob ( n.) :a handle，usually round，of a door，drawer，etc．(门、抽屉等的)球形把手
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craving ( n.) :an intense and prolonged desire；yearning or appetite，as for food，drink，etc．渴望，热望；(对饮食的)急欲
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fraudulency ( n.) :deceit；trickery；cheating欺诈；欺骗
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intoxication ( n.) :intoxicating or becoming intoxicated；a feeling of wild excitement；rapture；frenzy醉，喝醉；陶醉，极度兴奋，欣喜若狂
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fleeting ( adj.) :passing swiftly；not lasting疾驰的，疾逝的；短暂的
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短语 (Expressions)
nail sth．down: make sth．secure with nails;define sth．precisely 将某物用钉子钉牢，确定某物
例： hey haven’t nailed down when and where to have a meeting．开会的时间和地点尚未确定。
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nail sb．down: make sb．say precisely what he believes or wants to do使某人明确说出某人相信的事或要做的事
例： She says she will come，but I can nail her down to a specific time．她说她来，可我无法让她说出确切的时间。
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eater to sth.: try to satisfy a particular need or demand满足某种需要和要求 。
例： newspapers catering to people’s love of scandal迎合人们爱看丑闻的报纸
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keep a tab／tabs on sth．／sb．: keep account 0f sth．／sb．：keep sb．／ sth．under observation记某人的账，监视某人(某物)
例： keep tabs 0n who’s using the phone记录打电话人的名字