和谐英语

经济学人下载:面相学 面对真相

2013-04-28来源:Economist

1.physiognomy n.相面术;外貌;地貌

His eyes were good, but otherwise there was nothing remarkable in his physiognomy.
他的眼睛长得好,其它方面倒也别无特别突出的地方。

2.tentative a.不确定的;暂时的;试验性质的

He still held a tentative relationship with Mary.
他还和玛丽保持着若即若离的关系。

3.feature n.特征;特色;容貌

Their candor is a very pleasing feature.
他们的坦白是很愉快的特征。

4.aggressive a.侵略的;进攻性的;好斗的

He has an aggressive manner.
他的态度咄咄逼人。

5.victim n.受害者;受骗者

Think of yourself as a survivor, not a victim.
把自己看作幸运儿,不要看作受害者。