1.frantic ['fræntik] adj. 疯狂的,狂乱的
例句:
That noise is driving me frantic.
那种噪音真要把我弄疯了。
2.contingent n.偶然的事, 意外的事;部分, 份儿
例句:
The young heir's contingent of the estate was smaller than he had hoped for.
这位年轻的继承人所得的遗产份儿比他希望的要少。
3.moderate v. 节制, 减轻, 使缓和
例句:
The wind was strong all day, but it moderated after sunset.
风猛烈地刮了一整天后,日落后变小了。
4.irritation n.激怒, 生气
例句:
The traffic noise is a constant irritation to city dwellers.
车辆的噪音对城市居民是永无止境的骚扰。
5.downshift n.接减速传动;调低速度;引申为“慢生活”,放慢生活节奏