1. loiter
 to move slowly around or stand
especially in a public place without an obvious reason
 A gang of youths were loitering
outside the cinema.
 
2. function (同义词ceremony, event)
 an official ceremony or a formal
social event, such as a party or a special meal, at which
a 
 lot of people are usually
present
 As a mayor, he has a lot of
official functions to attend.
 I see her two or three times a
year, usually at social functions.
 
3. Christianity 
基督教
 a religion based on
belief in God and the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, and on
the Bible
 
4. Holy Bible 
圣经
 
5. literacy
   the
ability to read and write
 
6. computer literate 
擅用电脑的
 able to use computers
well
 
7. corporal punishment/ physical
punishment 
体罚
 
8. schooling/ education 
教育
 
9. engage in 
参加
 to take part in
something
 The two governments have agreed to
engage in a comprehensive dialogue to resolve the
problem.
 
10. caretaking staff/ duties
 
11. stimulate 
激励
 to encourage something to grow,
develop or become active
 The government plans to cut taxes
in order to stimulate the economy.
 
12. protocol 
规范
 the system of rules and acceptable
behavior used at official ceremonies and occasions
 a breach of Royal
protocol
 diplomatic protocol
13. secular 
非宗教的
 not having any connection with
religion
 We live in an increasingly secular
society, in which religion has less and less influence
on
 our daily lives.
 secular education
 a secular state
 
14. societal 
与社会有关的
   
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