Words and expression_rs of Lesson One

1.       unassailable: that cannot be successfully denied or contested 不容置疑的，无可辩驳的

2．affirmation: stating sth as truth firmly and forcefully 断言，确定

3．blot: a disgraceful act or quality 缺点，污点

4．degenerate: 堕落的，衰落的

5．perpetuate: to cause to continue 使永存或持续

6．adore: love greatly or honor highly 崇拜，敬重

7. whimsical: fanciful; unpredictable 异想天开，反复无常

8．abhor: disgust or hatred; to detest 憎恨，厌恶

9．dislocation: disruption 混乱，秩序被打乱

10．prevalence: wide existence; general practice 普通，盛行

11．potent: effective or powerful in action 强有利的

12．fatigue: mental exhaustion 疲劳，疲惫

13．audacious: fearless 大胆的，无畏的

14．a host of: a great number of

15. to stand by: to support, to maintain 支持

16．to stand up: to withstand 经得起

17．to rise up: to rebel 反叛，造反，起义

18．white lie: 无害的或无关紧要的谎话（通常为避免伤及他人）

19．black sheep: person regarded as a disgrace or a failure by other members of his family or group 害群之马

20．off base: 1} mistaken 错位的

            2) unprepared 毫无准备的

21．in terms of 根据，按照，在…….方面

22. in dire need of：need extremely

23. to get bogged down:

   1) to be caused to sink into mud or wet ground 使陷入泥沼

   2）to become stuck and unable to make progress 陷入困境不能前进