smart ( v．) :feel mental distress or irritation，as in resentment，remorse，etc．感到痛苦；感到伤心 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
prey ( n.) :an animal hunted or killed for food by another animal：a person or thing that falls victim to someone or something被捕食的动物；牺牲者；牺牲品
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villainous ( adj.) :of，like，or characteristic of a villain；evil；vicious；wicked坏人的；邪恶的；恶棍似的
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cataract ( n.) :any strong flood or rush of water；deluge洪水；急流；大雨
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concur ( v．) :agree(with)；be in accord(in an opinion，etc．)同意，赞成，与……(意见)一致(常与with，in连用) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
irrevocable ( adj. ) :that cannot be revoked，recalled，or
undone；unalterable不能取消的；不可废止的；不可改变的；无可挽回的
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vestige ( n.) :a trace，mark，or sign of something that once existed but has passed away or disappeared残迹；遗迹；痕迹
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parley ( v. ) :have a conference or discussion，esp. with an enemy；confer会谈(尤指与敌方的谈判)
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creed ( n.) :a statement of belief，principles，or opinions on any subject信条；信念
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divergence ( n.) :departure from a particular viewpoint，practice，etc．偏离，背离，背驰
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moralise ( v．) :think，write，or speak about matters of right
and wrong，often in a self—righteous or tedious way(在言谈或写作中)论道德问题；说教
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catastrophe ( n.) :any great and sudden calamity，disaster，or misfortune骤然而来的大灾难；灾祸；祸患
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blood—lust ( n.) :a strong desire to kill or wound杀人欲，嗜杀狂
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lure ( v．) :attract，tempt，or entice(often with Dm)吸引；诱惑；不断引诱(常与on连用)
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hurl ( v．) :throw or fling with force or violence猛投，猛掷；猛抛
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prelude ( n.) :anything serving as the introduction to a principal event，action，performance，etc．；preliminary part；
preface；opening序言；序幕
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intervene ( v．) :come or be in between as something unnecessary or irrelevant；interpose干涉，干预 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
subjugation ( n.) :bringing under control；conquering征服，制服
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hearth ( n.) :the fireside as the center of family life：family life；home炉边；家庭生活；家庭
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短语 (Expressions)
round up: cause sb．or sth．to gather in one place驱集，使集拢
例： The guide rounded up the tourists and led them back to the coach．导游把游客集合在一起，领他们回到车上。
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count on: rely on sb．or sth．with confidence依靠，信赖，指望
例： Don’t count on a salary increase this year．别指望今年会加薪水。
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go all out: do one’s utmost，spare no efforts全力以赴 例： I’lle team is going all out to win the championship．这个队为了争取冠军而全力以赴。
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make a reference to: speaking of or mentioning sb．or sth．提到，提及
例： The commentator made a pointed reference to the recent scan． dal．这个评论员有针对性地提到了最近的丑闻。
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to the effect that: with the meaning that…,giving the information that…大意为