Vocabulary Lesson Twelve Supreme adj n Greatest in

Vocabulary Lesson Twelve

Supreme (adj) n Greatest in power, authority, or rank Chinese: 极度的, 极大的, 至高的, 最高的 n Example: He made the supreme sacrifice for the cause.

Stupid (adj) n Slow to learn or understand Chinese: 愚蠢的, 麻木的, 乏味的 n Example: He was stupid enough to believe it.

Vivid (adj) n Presented in clear and striking manner Chinese: 生动的, 鲜明的, 鲜艳的, 大胆的 n Example: This picture is a vivid description of rural life.

Bewilder (verb) n To cause to lose one's bearings Chinese: 使迷惑, 使不知所措 n Example: The continuous days of rain bewildered us.

Detect (verb) n To discover or ascertain the existence Chinese: 发现 n Example: This instrument can detect minute amounts of radiation.

Digest (verb) n To absorb or assimilate mentally Chinese: 消化, 融会贯通 n Example: Cuttlefish are hard of digestion.

Rattle (verb) n Loud or rapid talk Chinese: 发出卡嗒卡嗒声, 喋喋不休 n Example: She was so talkative that rattled on for three hours.

Regulate (verb) n To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law Chinese: 管制, 控制, 调节, 校准 n Example: Those who break traffic regulations should be punished.

Sneer (noun) n To assume a scornful, contemptuous, or derisive facial expression. Chinese: n Example: He sneered me down. 冷笑, 嘲笑

Shrink (verb) n To become smaller from heat, moisture, or cold Chinese: 收缩, (使)皱缩, 缩短 n Example: The sweater shrinks in the wash.