书籍 Headway - 高级 - 单元12

using a word, phrase, etc. not for its ordinary meaning, but for the idea or symbol that it represents or suggests

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

to provide the energy or inspiration needed to drive or enhance a specific activity or process

to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or imagination

radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

a sudden moment of clear understanding

to become clear to the mind

having a suspicious or dishonest quality

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

to become covered or filled by water

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

(of people) lacking in intelligence or common sense, and as a result, one's ideas or actions seem foolish or absurd

something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

to attempt to do something that is beyond one's capability

a subject or issue that is currently trending or receiving a lot of attention and discussion

a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations

to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

to tremble or shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear, cold, or excitement

the motion of an object or person falling solely under the influence of gravity

to cease to make progress or move forward

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

a collection of devices and tools used to physically restrain and control a person's movement, typically for medical or safety reasons

restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity

to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

the final resolution of a situation or the reaching of a definitive conclusion or agreement

to end something in an unpleasant or negative way

to have some understanding or knowledge of something

something that is easy to do or accomplish

a romantic relationship that develops quickly and intensely, often with a sense of spontaneity and excitement

to move slowly and with great effort, as if walking through deep mud

a person who is experiencing intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, or any other strong emotion that causes them to feel overwhelmed and unable to function normally