1.scissors n. 剪刀

There is a pair of scissors in the bottom drawer.
最底下的抽屉里有把剪刀。

2.tumble n. 跌倒，混乱 vi. 跌倒，下跌，倒塌，翻跟斗，偶然发现，理解 vt. 使摔倒，使混乱，翻滚

I threw off my clothes and tumbled into bed.
我脱掉衣服倒在床上便睡了。

3.particulars n. 事实，细节 名词 particular的复数形式

For further particulars, please refer to Chapter Ten.
详情请看第10章。

4.withhold v. 扣留，保留，抑制

How shall I withhold from tears when we part?
我们离别时我如何忍得住眼泪呢？

5.circumstance n. 环境，(复数)境况，事件，详情

Due to circumstances beyond our control the lecture was cancelled.
由于无法控制的情况，讲座取消了。

6.sagacity n. 精明，敏锐，有远见

Sagacity, unlike cleverness, may increase with age.
睿智与机灵不同，前者可随着年龄增加。

7.convince vt. 使确信，使信服，说服

I try to convince him of the reality of the danger.
我试图使他相信危险的确存在。

8.composure n. 镇静，沉著

Keep calm; don't lose your composure.
保持镇静，不要惊慌失措。

9.standing n. 持续，地位 adj. 永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的 动词stand的现在分词

His meanness has become something of a standing joke.
他的小气已成了经常引人发笑的笑料。