1.contemporary n. 同时代的人 adj. 同时代的，同时的，现代的

My parents think that the contemporary young people have no respect for authority.
我父母认为现在的年轻人不尊重权威。

2.outwit[aut'wit] vt. 瞒骗，以智取胜

This was a crafty manoeuvre to outwit his pursuers.
这是一个高招，他以此骗倒了追逐他的人。

3.jerk n. (口语)笨蛋，性情古怪的人，急拉，肌肉抽搐 v. 痉挛，急拉，急推，急动

He jerked the string and the puppet jumped.
他猛地一拉绳子，木偶就跳了起来。

4.approbation n. 认可，嘉许

The goods are not allowed to be exported without approbation of the customs.
没有海关的许可，这些货物是不允许出口的。

5.ruffled adj. 有褶饰边的，起皱的

His clothes were all ruffled up.
她的衣服全给弄皱了。

6.sedately adv. 镇静地，安详地

She conducts herself sedately.
她举止端庄。