1. maniac
a. 发狂的, 癫狂的, 疯狂的
n. 狂人, 疯子
These poor wretches, know that their only chance of retaining their employment was to tear into it, tear into it like so many maniacs.
而那批可怜的工人呢,他们知道要想保住饭碗的话就得象一群疯子一样卖命。
2. pepper
n. 胡椒粉, 胡椒, 辣椒
Ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon,pepper and cloves are common spices.
姜、 肉豆蔻、 肉桂、 胡椒、 丁香都是常用的香料。