和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:You’re Dreaming!(翻译)

2016-12-04来源:VOA
Words and Their Stories

romantic – adj. not realistic or practical : not based on what is real

freak out – v. a wildly irrational reaction or spell of behavior

cockpit – n. a space or compartment in a usually small vehicle (as a boat, airplane, or automobile) from which it is steered, piloted, or driven

escort – v. to go with (someone or something) to give protection or guidance

claustrophobia – n. abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces

opium – n. a bitter brownish addictive narcotic drug that consists of the dried latex obtained from immature seed capsules of the opium poppy

fantasy – n. the free play of creative imagination

spectacular – adj. causing wonder and admiration : very impressive

proud – adj. having or displaying excessive self-esteem