用法学习: 1. consignment I. [countable] an amount of goods that are delivered. A collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent Another consignment of nuclear waste is due to arrive tomorrow. a. [uncountable] the act of delivering goods to someone who has bought them. II. [uncountable] formal the act of giving someone or something to someone else to look after. decommission [ˌdi:kəˈmɪʃ(ə)n] 退役 I. to stop using something such as a weapon, ship, or nuclear power station. To take out of service or to render unusable. They decommissioned the ship after the accident. The Army decommissioned the Sherman tank by filling the turret with cement. II. To remove or revoke a commission. After his arrest, the officer was decommissioned from the police force. III. To remove or revoke a formal designation. The state highway was decommissioned and reverted to local control. 2. dish mat 餐垫. 垫子, 餐桌垫. A coaster 杯垫, drink coaster, beverage coaster, or beermat, is an article used to rest beverages upon. The main purpose is to protect the surface of a table or any other surface where the user might place their beverage. Public houses(A pub /pʌb/, formally public house (a house "open to the public", as opposed to a private house), is a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain, Ireland, Australia, Canada, New England, South Africa and New Zealand. In many places, especially in villages, a pub can be the focal point of the community. The writings of Samuel Pepys describe the pub as the heart of England.) usually will have beermats spread out across the tables. They are used not just to protect the surface of the table, but, as they are usually made of paper, they can also be used to absorb condensation 冷凝水 dripping along the glass or serve as an ad-hoc 临时的, 顺手而来的 notepad. Beermats are often branded with trademarks or alcohol advertising. Beermats are not to be confused with bar mats(酒吧里桌子上放置的长条形的垫子), rectangular pieces of rubber or absorbent 吸水性的 material used to protect the counter top and soak up spilled drinks in a bar or pub. 4. A mattress protector, mattress topper, mattress pad, or underpad is an item of removable bedding that sits on top of or encases a mattress to provide protection to the mattress. Some mattress protectors also provide protection to the individual sleeping on the mattress from allergens ( [ˈælə(r)ˌdʒen] a substance that produces an allergic reaction in someone. ) and irritants such as dust mites, bed bugs, mold, and dead skin (like dandruff). 5. An extrajudicial killing 法外谋杀, 政治谋杀 is the killing of a person by governmental authorities without the sanction of any judicial proceeding or legal process. Extrajudicial punishments are by their nature unlawful, since they bypass the due process of the legal jurisdiction in which they occur. Extrajudicial killings often target leading political, trade union, dissident, religious, and social figures and may be carried out by the state government or other state authorities like the armed forces and police. Liquidation清算 is the conversion of a business' assets to money in order to pay off debt. Liquidation may also refer to: Political killing, especially extrajudicial killing. 6. A wet nurse 奶妈, 乳妈, 乳娘 is a woman who breast feeds and cares for another's child. Wet nurses are employed when the mother is unable or chooses not to nurse the child herself. Wet-nursed children may be known as "milk-siblings", and in some cultures the families are linked by a special relationship of milk kinship. Mothers who nurse each other's babies are engaging in a reciprocal act known as cross-nursing or co-nursing. 7. 'Between chain smoking一根接一根的吸烟, fast food, lack of exercise and stress on set, the average person wouldn't even be able to get through the work day.' Imogen took to Twitter on Monday night to vent her disgust发泄恶心. She Tweeted: '"Kyle has 6 months to live", how f***ing dare you? Trivialising ( trivialize [ˈtrɪviəlaɪz] to make something seem less important or serious than it really is. trivial [ˈtrɪviəl] not very important, serious, or valuable. The injuries were relatively trivial. Why do they get so upset over such a trivial matter? ) someone's health for a headline is inappropriate as f***. stick-in-the-mud I. (idiomatic, pejorative) A person unwilling to participate in activities; a curmudgeon or party pooper. Have a little fun sometimes and don't be such a stick-in-the-mud. II. Fig. (idiomatic, pejorative) a dull and old-fashioned person. More generally, one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive; an old fogey. Don't be such an old stick-in-the-mud. Some stick-in-the-mud objected to the kind of music we wanted to play in church. rain on someone's parade (idiomatic) To disappoint or discourage someone by ruining or criticising their plans or aspirations. I hate to rain on your parade, but lots of people have tried that strategy and it hasn't worked yet. make waves I. (idiomatic) To cause a disturbance. II. (idiomatic) To upset the status quo. burst someone's bubble 打破幻想, 泼冷水 (idiomatic) To disillusion; to disabuse someone of a false notion or rationalization that has grown comfortable. I hate to burst his bubble, but he is going to be disappointed if he tries that idea. put a damper on (idiomatic) To stop people from enjoying an activity. John told us he had lost his job, which put a damper on the celebrations. disabuse (transitive) 纠正错话观念, 纠正错误想法. 认清事实. To free (someone) of a misconception or misapprehension; to unveil a falsehood held by (somebody). to make someone realize that they were wrong to believe something. If we had any hopes or illusions about the National Party before they came into office, we were disabused of them quickly. 8. Yet in an unexpected twist, Ms Hanson criticised Mr Palmer, telling Sunrise he should "stick your nose out of other people's business少管别人闲事". "I've always said clean up your own backyard 照照镜子, 擦干净自己的屁股 before criticising other people. 结婚纪念礼物: The pair have been the subject of divorce rumours over recent months, but it's a load of hogwash(胡言乱语. 胡说八道. 一派胡言. Worthless, false, or ridiculous speech or writing; nonsense. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements).), according to Ellen. "The truth is, and this is corny ( corny 老梗了. 旧闻. 老掉牙了. corny stories, jokes, songs etc have been used so much that they seem silly. I know it sounds corny, but it was love at first sight. cheesy I. tasting like cheese, or tasting of cheese. cheesy biscuits. a cheesy flavor. I like pizzas with a cheesy crust. II. 劣质的. 俗气的. 土气的. informal lacking style or good quality and slightly silly. of poor quality through being overdramatic, excessively emotional or clichéd, trite, contrived, shoddy. a cheesy song. a cheesy movie. III. 假的. 不真实的. 不诚恳的. 假笑. a cheesy smile is very obvious but looks false. his cheesy grin. cheeseball (pejorative) someone cheesy, lacking taste or style. tacky 不值钱的, 便宜的. informal used about something that looks cheap and of poor quality or something that shows bad taste. ), I fall more in love with Portia all the time. I really do. She surprises me all the time," the talk-show queen told People earlier this year. 9. 雨衣叫raincoat, 或者slicker. The term rain jacket is sometimes used to refer to raincoats that are
waist length. A rain jacket may be combined with a pair of rain pants to
make a rain suit. A trench coat or trenchcoat 防雨的大衣, 不是专门的雨衣 is a raincoat made of waterproof heavy-duty cotton gabardine drill, or leather, or poplin. It generally has a removable insulated lining, raglan sleeves, and the classic versions come in various lengths ranging from just above the ankles (the longest) to above the knee (the shortest). A windbreaker(风衣, 风褛. = windcheater) is a thin outer coat designed to resist wind chill and light rain, a lighter version of a jacket. The term "windpants" (also known as "splash pants" or "overtrousers") describes pants made out of synthetic material with an elastic around the waist. They are usually light and serve to shield the wearer from wind, and sometimes also mud and water. The term "windcheater" is used in the United Kingdom and certain Commonwealth countries including India, and is becoming more popular elsewhere. It also refers to any glossy synthetic material used to make clothing. Windcheater tops are also commonly known as cagoules or "wind jammers" in the United Kingdom. However, the term "windcheater" precedes the term "windbreaker" and was originally used to describe a sort of garment that was more akin to a pull-over anorak than a modern windbreaker. Unlike windbreakers, which are waist-length and quilted, windcheaters tend to extend up to the thighs and lack quilting or net linings. 雨靴: The Wellington boot is a type of boot based upon leather Hessian boots. They were worn and popularised by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. This novel "Wellington" boot became a staple of hunting and outdoor wear for the British aristocracy in the early 19th century. Wellington boots are also known as rubber boots, wellies, wellingtons英国和新西兰说法, topboots, billy-boots, gumboots, gumbies, gummies澳洲说法, rainboots美国说法, gavin's, Alaskan Sneakers, and kboots. Wellington boots are waterproof and are most often made from rubber or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) a halogenated polymer. They are usually worn when walking on wet or muddy ground, or to protect the wearer from heavy showers and puddles. They are generally just below knee-high although shorter boots are available. In Australia, Though most commonly called "gum boots" or "gumbies", an alternative name, "Blucher Boot", is occasionally used by some older Australians. Canada and the United States: Wellington boots, almost always simply called rain boots, rubber boots, billy boots, or gum-boots, are popular in Canada and the United States, particularly in springtime when melting snows leave wet and muddy ground. Young people can be seen wearing them to school or university and taking them to summer camps. In New Zealand, Wellingtons are called "gumboots" "wellies" or "Redbands" (after a popular brand), and are considered essential foot wear for farmers. Gumboots are often referred to in New Zealand popular culture such as the rurally-based Footrot Flats comic strip. United Kingdom: Wellington Boots are a commonly used form of waterproof footwear in the UK, and usually referred to as Wellies.
新闻: 1. Peeping Tom got caught on camera: His face bobs up out of the darkness as he cranes his neck to peer through the woman's bedroom window. The woman's boyfriend had confronted a man skulking ( skulk [skʌlk] to move around or to wait somewhere in a secret way, especially because you are going to do something bad. Why is he skulking around in the bushes? ) in the bushes near her apartment a few weeks ago. The woman, who lives alone in the apartment, said she set up the camera because she had a feeling the man was still hanging around outside, stalking her. "I couldn't eat all day ... I just wanted to throw up at the thought." Police have since stepped up patrols 加强巡逻 in the area and are hoping people will share the peeping tom footage on social media to help them find the suspect. 2. 兄弟及儿子被神父abuse: Father Rubeo would ply ( ply I. (transitive) To work at diligently. He plied his trade as carpenter for forty-three years. II. (intransitive) To work diligently. III. (transitive) To use vigorously. He plied his ax with bloody results. IV. (transitive) To travel over regularly. ply the seven seas. A steamer plies between certain ports. V. (transitive) 坚持给, 主动给. To persist in offering. She plied him with liquor. VI. 强迫. 迫使. 硬是要 To press upon; to urge importunately. to ply one with questions, with solicitations, or with drink. two-ply/three-ply etc I. used as a measurement of the number of layers in toilet paper or plywood. II. used as a measurement of the number of strands in wool, rope, string etc. ) the boys with gifts and help them with their homework, but soon the attention became more sinister(adj. 恐怖的, 吓人的. threatening to do harm or to do something evil. a sinister and dangerous criminal who has finally been apprehended. There's a sinister feeling about this old abandoned house.). "He would have these rituals almost where he would make me dinner as if he was taking me out on a date," Tony said. "And then he would bring me home and he would ... he'd basically have sex. "It was always premeditated( [pri:ˈmedɪˌteɪtɪd] 事先策划好的. 精心策划好的. 事先想好的. a premeditated crime, bad action, unpleasant remark etc has been deliberately planned. premeditated murder. Her remarks were clearly premeditated. ). It always involved him plying me with lots of alcohol. We'd have shots of Drambuie, fine wine, all the rest of it ((and) all the rest [of it] 所有诸如此类的那些东西 informal used at the end of a phrase or list to refer to other things or people that belong to the same set or group and that you have not had time to mention. And everything else of a similar type that might be mentioned: it's all very well to talk about natural affection and love and the rest of it. June and Alison and all the rest are coming to dinner tonight.). "It's not just the actual sexual abuse, it's all of the grooming and the way that it's done. "I hated it. I hated it. I hated every minute of it. But I never said anything or could do anything because he had this ... such a hold 掌控, 控制 over me." Tony's father was an aggressive alcoholic, and the priest took over the father role. "And it would just turn up, unannounced事先不说的, 不加通知的, 事先不知会的, stuff you didn't want, you didn't ask for, it just happened," Tony said. The abuse remained his darkest secret. He never told his twin brother, he never told his wife. "He used to take all sorts of liberties随便的很, 想怎样就怎样. He would open our mail. He would sometimes walk in unannounced to our bedroom," Tony said. In 2004, Tony's son dropped a bombshell扔下一枚炸弹. Paul admitted he too was a victim of Father Rubeo. His parents were devastated. "[I felt] immense guilt. Immense shame. Great regret懊悔不已, 悔恨不已," Mrs Hersbach said. "I felt inadequate as a mum. "I can't begin to re-step those years and change things and I wish I could. Paul gave evidence to the child sex abuse royal commission on Monday, where he outlined the inadequacy of the Catholic Church's Melbourne Response. Both Paul and Tony, once dedicated Catholics, have lost their faith. Now they want the Church to be called to account. As for his relationship with his father, Paul holds absolutely no malice心怀怨恨 and does not blame him for the abuse he suffered.
