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例句：Jack exercised uncharacteristic restraint in that situation.
       杰克在这问题上采取了异常的抵制态度。

2.escalate v.逐步扩大, 逐步升高, 逐步增强

例句：Even a limited confrontation can escalate into a major war.
      即使是局部的对抗也可能扩大成一场大战。

3.hint
v.暗示, 提示

n.暗示, 提示, 线索

例句：When he dropped the hint, it suddenly dawned on me that I was wrong.
      经他一指点，我才恍然大悟，原来是我错了。

4.restrain vt.抑制, 阻止, 束缚

例句：He was so angry that he could hardly restrain himself.
       他非常生气，难以克制。

5.eliminate v.除去, 排除, 剔除, 消除

例句：The drug addict was confined to a small room to eliminate his addiction.
      这个有毒瘾的人被关在一个小房间，帮助他戒除毒瘾。

6.dictate v.听写, 口述, 口授

例句：Businessmen often dictate their letters.
      商人常口授信稿令人笔录。

7.entitled adj.有资格的

例句：As a former student you are entitled to apply for your own free alumni membership card.
       作为校友，你可以免费申请校友会员卡。

8.alter v.改变

例句：There are endless opportunities for change and to alter our course or path throughout life.
      在一生中，我们有无数的机会改变自己的人生轨迹。

9.restore vt.回复, 恢复, 归还, 修补, 修复

例句：Energy drink helps dispel fatigue and restore physical strength.
      能量饮料能帮助驱除疲劳，恢复体力。

10.epic adj.英雄的, 壮丽的, 大规模的

例句：This epic work is both serene and magnificent.
       这部史诗作品大气沉雄。 

11.unbelievable a.难以置信的

例句：Many African people have only the basics of survival. It's absolutely unbelievable.
      很多非洲人只有维持生存的基本条件，这太难以置信了。