1. overestimate vt.过高估计;过高评价
Don't overestimate the seriousness of the problem.
别把问题看重了。
2. overjoy vt. 使狂喜;使万分高兴
She be overjoy to hear about the arrival of the baby
她听说婴儿出生而欣喜若狂。
3. adversity n.不幸
A brave man smiles in the face of adversity.
勇敢者面对逆境微笑。
4. incompetence n. 无资格,不胜任;无能力;不适当;不熟练
He combines arrogance and incompetence in his dealings with the staff.
他在与工作人员交往中既傲慢又无能.
5. sap n.树液 vt.耗尽
6. retard vt.妨碍
The heavy rain retarded our progress.
大雨妨碍了我们的进展。
7. sober a.有节制的;持重的;素淡的
Be sober-minded. Don't lose your head.
清醒一点;不要头脑发昏。
8. courageous a.勇敢的;无畏的
It was courageous of you to tell the truth
你说了实话,真勇敢。
9. surmount vt.克服;置于…顶上
They surmount one crag after another.
他们登上一块又一块的峭壁。
10. towering a.耸立的,杰出的
Then they broke out the towering mountains.
然后他们脱离了崇山峻岭。
11. flame n.火焰,火舌
The factory was in flames.
工厂失火了。
12. tonic n.增进健康之物,补品
Country air is a good tonic.
乡村的空气对身体很有益处。
13. flavor n.味,滋味,味道;风味
It gives our little meals an eastern flavor.
它给我们的便餐增添了一种东方风味。