Another beautiful word with a not-so-beautiful definition, languor refers to lethargy or weakness in body and mind. You might experience this phenomenon when you've been working too many hours and are starting to hit burnout. All that means is it's time to use that PTO!
languor, n. (literary) 倦怠;懒洋洋;慵懒
languor, 另一个在含义上不那么美的“漂亮”词,是指身心疲惫或虚弱。当你工作了太多小时,开始感到精疲力竭时,你可能会经历这种现象。这意味着是时候使用你的动力系统了!
There's way more than one definition for this feeling, action, phenomenon (etc). But we can all agree that the word love is as beautiful as everything it describes.
Love , n. 爱;热爱;慈爱;爱情;恋爱;喜好;喜爱.。 v. 爱;热爱;喜欢;喜爱;很喜欢;很愿意
这种感觉、行为、现象(等)有多种定义。但我们都同意'love'这个词和它所描述的一切一样美丽。
If you're an extrovert, then solitude may not be ideal. But if you're an introvert, you'll probably enjoy and seek out solitude, or the act of being alone and away from society.
Solitude n. 独处;独居
如果你是一个外向的人,那么孤独可能并不理想,但如果你是一个内向的人,你可能会享受和寻找孤独,或者独处和远离社会的行为。
While there are several meanings of this word, most people associate an epiphany with a life-changing realization. You'll find examples of these in your favorite books and movies, such as the classic scene inClueless when Cher realizes she's 'majorly, totally, butt-crazy in love' with her stepbrother Josh.
Epiphany (1)N-UNCOUNT (基督教1月6日为纪念贤士朝拜基督的)主显节,显现节 ;(2)N-COUNT 顿悟;突然明白
虽然这个词有多种含义,但大多数人把顿悟与改变人生的认识联系在一起。你会在你最喜欢的书和电影中找到一些经典例子,比如《无影无踪》中的经典场景,雪儿意识到她和她的继兄乔希“全身心地、完全地、疯狂地坠入爱河”。
Have you ever met someone who embodies all of the characteristics of the city they're from or the career path they've chosen? Then you might have come across someone who is perfectly typical, otherwise known as quintessential. Snacking on strawberries and cream while sipping a Pimm's Cup at Wimbledon? That's so quintessentially British!
Quintessential,adj. 典范的;典型的;本质的;精髓的。n. 精英人士
你有没有遇到过一个人,他体现了他们所来自城市的所有特征,或者体现他们所选择的职业?然后你可能会遇到一个非常典型的人,也就是所谓的精英人士。你在温布尔登喝皮姆杯咖啡的时候吃草莓和奶油吗?那是十分典型的英国人!
This word has two definitions—one beautiful and one not so beautiful. While plethora is most commonly associated with having an abundance of something (close your eyes and picture a plethora of disposable income!), it's also a medical word that's used to describe increased blood in a specific area.
这个词有两个定义,一个漂亮,一个不那么漂亮。而过多通常与拥有丰富的东西有关(闭上眼睛,想象一下你拥有大量的可支配收入!),它也是一个医学术语,用来描述特定区域血液的增加。
As beautifully as this word rolls off of the tongue, it is associated with a rival or arch-enemy and can be used to describe inflicting an act of vengeance. That friend-of-a-friend whogrinds your gears every time he comes to Friday night drinks? He might be your nemesis.
Nemesis,n. 报应;应得的惩罚;不可避免的失败,复仇女神
就像从舌头上滚下来的一个美丽的词汇,它的含义与一个竞争对手或死敌联系在一起,可以用来形容复仇的行为。那个朋友的朋友每次来周五晚上喝酒让你烦透了?他可能是你的报应。
One syllable and full of grace, the word lithe is used to characterize flexibility and a slim figure. For example, you may have noticed the lithe ballerinas when you attended a performance of The Nutcracker at Christmastime.
Lithe, adj. 人或人体) 优美柔软的;易弯曲的,柔韧性好的
一个音节,充满优雅,单词 lithe 用来表示灵活性和苗条的身材。例如,当你在圣诞节参加胡桃夹子的表演时,你可能注意到了轻盈的芭蕾舞演员。( You may have noticedthe lithe ballerinas when you attended a performance of The Nutcracker at Christmastime.)
Hopefully, you'll achieve a state of tranquility on your next beach vacation. This is just another word for being free from agitation of mind or spirit.
Tranquility, n.宁静致远;平和;平靜;镇静;宁静
希望你在下次海滩度假时能达到一种宁静的状态。这只是表述宁静的另一种状态,意思是思想或精神上没有骚动。
Another word that sounds exactly the way it's defined, elegance is a quality of style and grace.
Elegance, n.优美,高雅,典雅,优雅,雅致
另一个听起来和定义完全一样的词,优雅是一种风格和优雅的品质。
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