书籍 Face2face - 高级 - 单元 2 - 2B

completely bare or extreme, without any embellishment or disguise

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century

(of mountains or other elevated features) having a covering of snow on its uppermost part or peak

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

a type of turtle that lives on land and moves very slowly, with a large shell on its back

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

a mountain with a sharply pointed top

a variety of dishes originating from South Asia, typically made with meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a hot sauce and then served with rice

to perform the role or function of something

absolutely necessary and of great importance

a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task

the process or activity of exchanging information or expressing feelings, thoughts, or ideas by speaking, writing, etc.

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

without making any sound or noise

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

showing a willingness to allow excessive leniency or generosity, often in the context of fulfilling desires or preferences

to capture or grab something or someone using methods like hunting, chasing, or trapping

in a way that relates to a specific location or nearby area

exceptionally charming or picturesque, like scenes from a picture book