SAT词汇技能5 - 第28课

to experience intense physical or emotional pain or distress

折磨, 痛苦

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

翻新, 装修

to rub a surface to make it smooth, shiny, or glossy, often using a tool or an abrasive material

擦亮, 打磨

to clean, refine, and shine something

擦亮, 清洁

to damage the appearance of something by causing a flaw or imperfection

损害, 污损

to make dull, dark, or discolored as a consequence of exposure to air, dust, or moisture

使失去光泽, 使变暗

to engage in a short argument

争论, 争吵

to wave or swing something, usually a weapon, as a sign of threat or excitement

挥舞, 摇动

to fill a place or container with something, especially after it has been used or emptied

补充, 重新填充

to strongly advise a person to take a particular action

劝告, 告诫

to generously give or spend, especially on luxurious or extravagant things

挥霍, 慷慨支出

to use constant and gentle flattery to make someone do something

奉承, 拍马屁

to make up for the expense or cost of something

补偿, 承担

to cause someone lose interest through excessive use of something initially pleasing

使腻, 使厌烦

to accompany or escort a person or group as a means of protection

护送, 伴随

to press or grind your teeth together to show pain or anger

咬牙切齿, 磨牙

to wait in a concealed location and launch a surprise attack on a target

埋伏, 突袭

to meet at an agreed-upon time and place, often for a specific purpose or activity

约见, 聚会