• Word Pretest:
  • 1. arced adj..弧形的
  • 2. incense n [U] (smoke from a) substance that produces a pleasant smell when burnt, used esp in religious ceremonies 香（尤指宗教仪式上用的）; （香冒出的）烟.
  • 3. dwarfed a.矮小的
  • 4. stumble (phr v) stumble about, along, around, etc move or walk unsteadily (in the specified direction) （朝某方向）摇摇晃晃地移动或步履蹒跚: A drunk stumbled past us. 有个喝醉的人跌跌撞撞地从我们身边走过
  • 5. beckon v.示意，召唤
  • 6. cavern n.洞穴，大山洞
  • 7. intricate adj made up of many small parts put together in a complex way, and therefore difficult to follow or understand 错综复杂的: an intricate piece of machinery 一部复杂的机器 * a novel with an intricate plot 情节错综复杂的小说 * the intricate windings of a labyrinth 迷宫中扑朔迷离的路线 * an intricate design, pattern, etc 复杂的设计﹑ 图案等.
  • 8. hustle and bustle n.奔忙(碌) .忙乱，喧扰
  • 9. astound vt.使震惊
  • 10. antique n.古董,古玩
  • 11. dilemma n situation in which one has to choose between two undesirable things or courses of action 进退两难的窘境; 进退维谷的困境: be in/place sb in a dilemma 陷入[置某人於]进退两难之境.
  • 12. gourmet n person who enjoys and is expert in the choice of fine food, wines, etc 美食家; 美酒美食专家: [attrib 作定语] gourmet restaurants, ie serving fine food 菜肴精美的餐馆.