a type of knife or dagger characterized by its thin, sharp, and pointed blade
短剑, 匕首
侦探在犯罪现场发现了一把刀片沾满血迹的短剑，表明发生了激烈的打斗。
a large building that houses aircraft
机库, 飞机棚
巨大的机库里停放着几架等待下一次飞行的商用喷气机。
a fictional, scary, and large creature that likes to eat humans
食人魔, 巨人
这个故事描述了一个可怕的食人魔，它会捕捉并吃掉粗心的旅行者。
a swirling mass of fluid with a rotating motion, often forming a funnel shape
漩涡, 涡流
洋流形成了一个强大的漩涡，创造了令人着迷的旋转水展示。
a Scottish or Irish word for a lake or inlet, especially one that is narrow or elongated
湖, 湖泊
苏格兰高地遍布着许多湖泊，提供了令人叹为观止的景色以及钓鱼和划船的机会。
a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation
沉着, 自信
他在面试中冷静地面对了意外的问题。
a mature female sheep
母羊, 羊妈妈
农民在夏季炎热来临之前仔细地剪掉了母羊的羊毛。
an elderly person, often characterized by physical or mental weakness, frailty, or senility
老人, 老糊涂
尽管年事已高，老人仍然 fiercely independent，拒绝家人或照顾者的任何帮助。
the most important part of something on which its existence, success, or truth depends
基石, 基础
教育一直是我们社会进步的基石。
the quality of being generous, especially in giving gifts, money, or assistance to others
慷慨, 大方
国王的慷慨受到了他的臣民的庆祝，他们在节日和特殊场合从皇家金库收到了礼物和恩惠。
an agreement reached by all members of a group
共识, 一致意见
董事会成员之间的共识对于批准预算提案至关重要。
a vote or formal decision that prevents a proposal or measure from being approved
否决权, 否决
市长的否决权被三分之二多数推翻。
a slow and constant increase in the loudness of a musical piece
渐强, 逐渐增加
电影的原声带有一个渐强，增强了高潮场景。
a fragrant resin obtained from trees, traditionally used in incense and perfumes for its aromatic scent
乳香, 弗兰金香
牧师点燃了香炉，在宗教仪式期间空气中充满了燃烧的乳香的甜美香气。
the exchange of something valuable for something else of equal value
交换条件, 等价交换
公司向员工提供了一种quid pro quo的安排，以更长的工作时间换取额外的培训机会。
a feeling of spinning or dizziness, commonly triggered by heights or inner ear issues
眩晕
在坐过山车后，她感到一阵眩晕，不得不坐下来恢复平衡。
the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant
开始, 开端
他们通过加固屋顶来为季风季节的开始做准备。
a group of individuals assembled by law enforcement authorities to aid in law enforcement tasks
干预小组, 民兵
队伍在黎明时分出发，在崎岖的地形中寻找失踪的徒步旅行者。
