Friday, 25 September 2026

cavalcade

用法学习: 1. cavalcade [ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd] a line of people, vehicles, horses, etc. following a particular route as part of a ceremony. Mr Allan, who trained as a butler in the United Kingdom, said his former boss would have a "cavalcade" of famous people, including many high-profile sports stars, come through his Sydney apartment for lunches, dinners and parties. exhilarating [ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ] 让人兴奋的, 令人振奋的, 激动万分的 Exhilarating means making you feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling. Causing strong feelings of joy, excitement, or triumph. Comes from the Latin word exhilare, meaning to gladden or make cheerful. Often used to describe thrilling activities like skydiving, winning a close sports game, or experiencing a great adventure. making you feel very excited and happy: An exhilarating sense of new beginnings swept through him. an exhilarating walk in the mountains. gesticulate [dʒesˈtɪk.jə.leɪt] 手舞足蹈, 张牙舞爪 to make movements with your hands or arms, to express something or to emphasize what you are saying. gesticulate wildly There was a man outside the window gesticulating wildly. Defence barrister Clare O'Neill suggested her client would "gesticulate with his hands" when speaking, and regularly greet people with a hug. "He'd touch someone's leg to make a point?" she asked. "I guess I've seen that," Mr Allan replied.