Vocabulary7

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comply v.
refrain  abstain
ruffle
counsel
ghastly
rustle
scowl
wretch
recess
lad lass
villain  rogue  rascal
growl
countenance
mobilize the army
The plan was good in every respect, but it was bad in execution.
be inferior to
misalignment  n.
quiescent   inert   inanimate inert
havoc

scenario
  These scenarios suggest 3 problems that would be difficult to resolve:...

theological  spiritual   religious
tinker
reconcile
clergy   n.
prudent  a.
dainty  a.
allegiance
legislate  v.
textile  n.

 

refrain from crime
抑制犯罪
refrain from smoking
禁止吸烟

abstain from (wine, smoking)
戒[酒, 烟]

ruffle the surface of the lake
使湖面起波

The prisoner scowled at the judge.
那囚犯满面愁容地看着法官。

inferior by comparison
相形见绌

the quiescence period
休眠期

Please don't tinker with my car engine.
请不要乱弄我的汽车发动机。

reconcile their words with their actions
使他的言行一致

The violet is a dainty spring flower.
紫罗兰是娇艳的春花。
She is dainty about her eating.
她讲究饮食

legislate sb. out of an office
[美]按法定手续免某人的职