2018年成人学位英语考试重点词汇精选(5)

 1. cook up

构思;策划

I have to cook up an excuse for being late for class.

我必须为上课迟到编个借口。

2. tender

(a.)嫩的;软的

The steaks were tender and juicy.

那块牛排鲜嫩多汁。

3. sour

(a.)味道浓厚

Let's order sweet and sour pork.

让我们点一份糖醋排骨。

crocodile tears

鳄鱼的眼泪，假慈悲

4. spicy

(a.)辣的

The tofu was too spicy for him.

那块豆腐对他来说太辣了。

5. stinky

(a.)臭的

I can't believe you've never had stinky tofu!

我不敢相信你从未吃过臭豆腐

6. cry over spilled milk

做无用的后悔

It is no use crying over spilled milk.

覆水难收。

7. rotten

(a.)发臭的

Stinky tofu smells rotten, but it tastes great.

臭豆腐闻起来是臭的，但吃起来却很好吃。

8. fresh

(a.)新鲜的

Your fish must be fresh if you want to eat it raw.

你的鱼必须是新鲜的，如果你要生吃的话。

9. down and out

穷困潦倒;孤苦无助

People should lend him a helping hand; He's really down and out.

人们应该助他一臂之力，他已经穷困潦倒了。

10. past

(n.)过去，昔日

He lives in the past and he doesn't even have a computer!

他还活在过去，竟然没有计算机!