THE DAMNED HUMAN RACE (1)

1. trait = unique personality

   disposition = 1. temper 脾气，性情 2. inclination

e.g. I have been studying the traits and dispositions for the 'lower animals', and contrasting them with the traits and dispositions of man.

/contrast with/ = /compare with/ = /set against/ = /match oneself against/

2. humiliate = shame

    /humiliate to/ = be shamed (of)

e.g. I find the results humiliating to me.

THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

1. raise one's eyebrows = to express one's astonishment

e.g. The general raised his eyebrows. He seemed hurt.

2. only just 刚刚

    just only 只不过

e.g. 'But, my dear fellow,' he protested, 'you've only just come.'

3. /fill one's glass/  把酒杯倒满

e.g. He filled Rainford's glass.

   /sip one's wine/ 咂一口酒

4. /rest with you/ = /up to you/ 取决于你自己

e.g. The choice rests entire