1.stammer vi. 口吃,结巴 vt. 结结巴巴地说 n. 结巴,口吃
He stammers when he feels nervous.
他一紧张就结巴。
2.startled['stɑ:tld] adj. 震惊的,受惊吓的
He had a startled look on his face.
他一脸吃惊的神情。
3.prim[prim] adj. 规规矩矩的,呆板的,拘谨的 vt. 使一本正经,使整洁
You can't tell that joke to her she's much too prim and proper.
可别给她讲那样的笑话--她这人过於古板和认真。
4.sober adj. 清醒的,沉着冷静的,稳重的,颜色暗淡的 vt. 使清醒,使沉着 vi. 清醒,冷静下来
Please sober down a bit; I've got some important news for you.
请严肃点,我有重要消息要告诉你们。