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  • CHAPTER 16

    Catherine’s expectations of pleasure from her visit in Milsom Street were so very high that disappointment was inevitable1; and accordingly, though she was most politely received by General Tilney, and kindly2 welcomed by his daughter, though Henry was at home, and no one else of the party, she found, on her return, without spending many hours in the examination of her feelings, that she had gone to her appointment preparing for happiness which it had not afforded. Instead of finding herself improved in acquaintance with Miss Tilney, from the intercourse3 of the day, she seemed hardly so intimate with her as before; instead of seeing Henry Tilney to greater advantage than ever, in the ease of a family party, he had never said so little, nor been so little agreeable; and, in spite of their father’s great civilities to her—in spite of his thanks, invitations, and compliments—it had been a release to get away from him. It puzzled her to account for all this. It could not be General Tilney’s fault. That he was perfectly4 agreeable and good-natured, and altogether a very charming man, did not admit of a doubt, for he was tall and handsome, and Henry’s father. He could not be accountable for his children’s want of spirits, or for her want of enjoyment in his company. The former she hoped at last might have been accidental, and the latter she could only attribute to her own stupidity. Isabella, on hearing the particulars of the visit, gave a different explanation: “It was all pride, pride, insufferable haughtiness5 and pride! She had long suspected the family to be very high, and this made it certain. Such insolence6 of behaviour as Miss Tilney’s she had never heard of in her life! Not to do the honours of her house with common good breeding! To behave to her guest with such superciliousness7! Hardly even to speak to her!”

    “But it was not so bad as that, Isabella; there was no superciliousness; she was very civil.”

    “Oh, don’t defend her! And then the brother, he, who had appeared so attached to you! Good heavens! Well, some people’s feelings are incomprehensible. And so he hardly looked once at you the whole day?”

    “I do not say so; but he did not seem in good spirits.”

    “How contemptible8! Of all things in the world inconstancy is my aversion. Let me entreat9 you never to think of him again, my dear Catherine; indeed he is unworthy of you.”

    “Unworthy! I do not suppose he ever thinks of me.”

    “That is exactly what I say; he never thinks of you. Such fickleness10! Oh! How different to your brother and to mine! I really believe John has the most constant heart.”

    “But as for General Tilney, I assure you it would be impossible for anybody to behave to me with greater civility and attention; it seemed to be his only care to entertain and make me happy.”

    “Oh! I know no harm of him; I do not suspect him of pride. I believe he is a very gentleman-like man. John thinks very well of him, and John’s judgment11—”

    “Well, I shall see how they behave to me this evening; we shall meet them at the rooms.”

    “And must I go?”

    “Do not you intend it? I thought it was all settled.”

    Nay12, since you make such a point of it, I can refuse you nothing. But do not insist upon my being very agreeable, for my heart, you know, will be some forty miles off. And as for dancing, do not mention it, I beg; that is quite out of the question. Charles Hodges will plague me to death, I dare say; but I shall cut him very short. Ten to one but he guesses the reason, and that is exactly what I want to avoid, so I shall insist on his keeping his conjecture13 to himself.”

    Isabella’s opinion of the Tilneys did not influence her friend; she was sure there had been no insolence in the manners either of brother or sister; and she did not credit there being any pride in their hearts. The evening rewarded her confidence; she was met by one with the same kindness, and by the other with the same attention, as heretofore: Miss Tilney took pains to be near her, and Henry asked her to dance.

    Having heard the day before in Milsom Street that their elder brother, Captain Tilney, was expected almost every hour, she was at no loss for the name of a very fashionable-looking, handsome young man, whom she had never seen before, and who now evidently belonged to their party. She looked at him with great admiration14, and even supposed it possible that some people might think him handsomer than his brother, though, in her eyes, his air was more assuming, and his countenance15 less prepossessing. His taste and manners were beyond a doubt decidedly inferior; for, within her hearing, he not only protested against every thought of dancing himself, but even laughed openly at Henry for finding it possible. From the latter circumstance it may be presumed that, whatever might be our heroine’s opinion of him, his admiration of her was not of a very dangerous kind; not likely to produce animosities between the brothers, nor persecutions to the lady. He cannot be the instigator16 of the three villains17 in horsemen’s greatcoats, by whom she will hereafter be forced into a traveling-chaise and four, which will drive off with incredible speed. Catherine, meanwhile, undisturbed by presentiments18 of such an evil, or of any evil at all, except that of having but a short set to dance down, enjoyed her usual happiness with Henry Tilney, listening with sparkling eyes to everything he said; and, in finding him irresistible19, becoming so herself.

    At the end of the first dance, Captain Tilney came towards them again, and, much to Catherine’s dissatisfaction, pulled his brother away. They retired20 whispering together; and, though her delicate sensibility did not take immediate21 alarm, and lay it down as fact, that Captain Tilney must have heard some malevolent22 misrepresentation of her, which he now hastened to communicate to his brother, in the hope of separating them forever, she could not have her partner conveyed from her sight without very uneasy sensations. Her suspense23 was of full five minutes’ duration; and she was beginning to think it a very long quarter of an hour, when they both returned, and an explanation was given, by Henry’s requesting to know, if she thought her friend, Miss Thorpe, would have any objection to dancing, as his brother would be most happy to be introduced to her. Catherine, without hesitation24, replied that she was very sure Miss Thorpe did not mean to dance at all. The cruel reply was passed on to the other, and he immediately walked away.

    “Your brother will not mind it, I know,” said she, “because I heard him say before that he hated dancing; but it was very good-natured in him to think of it. I suppose he saw Isabella sitting down, and fancied she might wish for a partner; but he is quite mistaken, for she would not dance upon any account in the world.”

    Henry smiled, and said, “How very little trouble it can give you to understand the motive25 of other people’s actions.”

    “Why? What do you mean?”

    “With you, it is not, How is such a one likely to be influenced, What is the inducement most likely to act upon such a person’s feelings, age, situation, and probable habits of life considered—but, How should I be influenced, What would be my inducement in acting26 so and so?”

    “I do not understand you.”

    “Then we are on very unequal terms, for I understand you perfectly well.”

    “Me? Yes; I cannot speak well enough to be unintelligible27.”

    “Bravo! An excellent satire28 on modern language.”

    “But pray tell me what you mean.”

    “Shall I indeed? Do you really desire it? But you are not aware of the consequences; it will involve you in a very cruel embarrassment29, and certainly bring on a disagreement between us.”

    “No, no; it shall not do either; I am not afraid.”

    “Well, then, I only meant that your attributing my brother’s wish of dancing with Miss Thorpe to good nature alone convinced me of your being superior in good nature yourself to all the rest of the world.”

    Catherine blushed and disclaimed30, and the gentleman’s predictions were verified. There was a something, however, in his words which repaid her for the pain of confusion; and that something occupied her mind so much that she drew back for some time, forgetting to speak or to listen, and almost forgetting where she was; till, roused by the voice of Isabella, she looked up and saw her with Captain Tilney preparing to give them hands across.

    Isabella shrugged31 her shoulders and smiled, the only explanation of this extraordinary change which could at that time be given; but as it was not quite enough for Catherine’s comprehension, she spoke32 her astonishment33 in very plain terms to her partner.

    “I cannot think how it could happen! Isabella was so determined34 not to dance.”

    “And did Isabella never change her mind before?”

    “Oh! But, because—And your brother! After what you told him from me, how could he think of going to ask her?”

    “I cannot take surprise to myself on that head. You bid me be surprised on your friend’s account, and therefore I am; but as for my brother, his conduct in the business, I must own, has been no more than I believed him perfectly equal to. The fairness of your friend was an open attraction; her firmness, you know, could only be understood by yourself.”

    “You are laughing; but, I assure you, Isabella is very firm in general.”

    “It is as much as should be said of anyone. To be always firm must be to be often obstinate35. When properly to relax is the trial of judgment; and, without reference to my brother, I really think Miss Thorpe has by no means chosen ill in fixing on the present hour.”

    The friends were not able to get together for any confidential36 discourse37 till all the dancing was over; but then, as they walked about the room arm in arm, Isabella thus explained herself: “I do not wonder at your surprise; and I am really fatigued38 to death. He is such a rattle39! Amusing enough, if my mind had been disengaged; but I would have given the world to sit still.”

    “Then why did not you?”

    “Oh! My dear! It would have looked so particular; and you know how I abhor40 doing that. I refused him as long as I possibly could, but he would take no denial. You have no idea how he pressed me. I begged him to excuse me, and get some other partner—but no, not he; after aspiring41 to my hand, there was nobody else in the room he could bear to think of; and it was not that he wanted merely to dance, he wanted to be with me. Oh! Such nonsense! I told him he had taken a very unlikely way to prevail upon me; for, of all things in the world, I hated fine speeches and compliments; and so—and so then I found there would be no peace if I did not stand up. Besides, I thought Mrs. Hughes, who introduced him, might take it ill if I did not: and your dear brother, I am sure he would have been miserable42 if I had sat down the whole evening. I am so glad it is over! My spirits are quite jaded43 with listening to his nonsense: and then, being such a smart young fellow, I saw every eye was upon us.”

    “He is very handsome indeed.”

    “Handsome! Yes, I suppose he may. I dare say people would admire him in general; but he is not at all in my style of beauty. I hate a florid complexion44 and dark eyes in a man. However, he is very well. Amazingly conceited45, I am sure. I took him down several times, you know, in my way.”

    When the young ladies next met, they had a far more interesting subject to discuss. James Morland’s second letter was then received, and the kind intentions of his father fully explained. A living, of which Mr. Morland was himself patron and incumbent46, of about four hundred pounds yearly value, was to be resigned to his son as soon as he should be old enough to take it; no trifling47 deduction48 from the family income, no niggardly49 assignment to one of ten children. An estate50 of at least equal value, moreover, was assured as his future inheritance.

    James expressed himself on the occasion with becoming gratitude51; and the necessity of waiting between two and three years before they could marry, being, however unwelcome, no more than he had expected, was borne by him without discontent. Catherine, whose expectations had been as unfixed as her ideas of her father’s income, and whose judgment was now entirely52 led by her brother, felt equally well satisfied, and heartily53 congratulated Isabella on having everything so pleasantly settled.

    “It is very charming indeed,” said Isabella, with a grave face. “Mr. Morland has behaved vastly handsome indeed,” said the gentle Mrs. Thorpe, looking anxiously at her daughter. “I only wish I could do as much. One could not expect more from him, you know. If he finds he can do more by and by, I dare say he will, for I am sure he must be an excellent good-hearted man. Four hundred is but a small income to begin on indeed, but your wishes, my dear Isabella, are so moderate, you do not consider how little you ever want, my dear.”

    “It is not on my own account I wish for more; but I cannot bear to be the means of injuring my dear Morland, making him sit down upon an income hardly enough to find one in the common necessaries of life. For myself, it is nothing; I never think of myself.”

    “I know you never do, my dear; and you will always find your reward in the affection it makes everybody feel for you. There never was a young woman so beloved as you are by everybody that knows you; and I dare say when Mr. Morland sees you, my dear child—but do not let us distress54 our dear Catherine by talking of such things. Mr. Morland has behaved so very handsome, you know. I always heard he was a most excellent man; and you know, my dear, we are not to suppose but what, if you had had a suitable fortune, he would have come down with something more, for I am sure he must be a most liberal-minded man.”

    “Nobody can think better of Mr. Morland than I do, I am sure. But everybody has their failing, you know, and everybody has a right to do what they like with their own money.”

    Catherine was hurt by these insinuations. “I am very sure,” said she, “that my father has promised to do as much as he can afford.”

    Isabella recollected55 herself. “As to that, my sweet Catherine, there cannot be a doubt, and you know me well enough to be sure that a much smaller income would satisfy me. It is not the want of more money that makes me just at present a little out of spirits; I hate money; and if our union could take place now upon only fifty pounds a year, I should not have a wish unsatisfied. Ah! my Catherine, you have found me out. There’s the sting. The long, long, endless two years and a half that are to pass before your brother can hold the living.”

    “Yes, yes, my darling Isabella,” said Mrs. Thorpe, “we perfectly see into your heart. You have no disguise. We perfectly understand the present vexation; and everybody must love you the better for such a noble honest affection.”

    Catherine’s uncomfortable feelings began to lessen56. She endeavoured to believe that the delay of the marriage was the only source of Isabella’s regret; and when she saw her at their next interview as cheerful and amiable57 as ever, endeavoured to forget that she had for a minute thought otherwise. James soon followed his letter, and was received with the most gratifying kindness.



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    1 inevitable [ɪnˈevɪtəbl] 5xcyq   第7级
    adj.不可避免的,必然发生的
    参考例句:
    • Mary was wearing her inevitable large hat. 玛丽戴着她总是戴的那顶大帽子。
    • The defeat had inevitable consequences for British policy. 战败对英国政策不可避免地产生了影响。
    2 kindly [ˈkaɪndli] tpUzhQ   第8级
    adj.和蔼的,温和的,爽快的;adv.温和地,亲切地
    参考例句:
    • Her neighbours spoke of her as kindly and hospitable. 她的邻居都说她和蔼可亲、热情好客。
    • A shadow passed over the kindly face of the old woman. 一道阴影掠过老太太慈祥的面孔。
    3 intercourse [ˈɪntəkɔ:s] NbMzU   第7级
    n.性交;交流,交往,交际
    参考例句:
    • The magazine becomes a cultural medium of intercourse between the two peoples. 该杂志成为两民族间文化交流的媒介。
    • There was close intercourse between them. 他们过往很密。
    4 perfectly [ˈpɜ:fɪktli] 8Mzxb   第8级
    adv.完美地,无可非议地,彻底地
    参考例句:
    • The witnesses were each perfectly certain of what they said. 证人们个个对自己所说的话十分肯定。
    • Everything that we're doing is all perfectly above board. 我们做的每件事情都是光明正大的。
    5 haughtiness ['hɔ:tɪnəs] drPz4U   第9级
    n.傲慢;傲气
    参考例句:
    • Haughtiness invites disaster,humility receives benefit. 满招损,谦受益。 来自《简明英汉词典》
    • Finally he came to realize it was his haughtiness that held people off. 他终于意识到是他的傲慢态度使人不敢同他接近。 来自《简明英汉词典》
    6 insolence ['ɪnsələns] insolence   第10级
    n.傲慢;无礼;厚颜;傲慢的态度
    参考例句:
    • I've had enough of your insolence, and I'm having no more. 我受够了你的侮辱,不能再容忍了。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
    • How can you suffer such insolence? 你怎么能容忍这种蛮横的态度? 来自《简明英汉词典》
    7 superciliousness [,su:pə'siliəsnis] af7799da7237e592b430286314a46d4f   第11级
    n.高傲,傲慢
    参考例句:
    • Life had not taught her domination--superciliousness of grace, which is the lordly power of some women. 她的生活经历使她和那些威风凛凛的夫人们不同,她身上没有专横和傲气。 来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹
    • Eyes looking sideways can show one's coldness and superciliousness. 眼睛旁顾,态度冷淡,目空一切的眼神。 来自互联网
    8 contemptible [kənˈtemptəbl] DpRzO   第11级
    adj.可鄙的,可轻视的,卑劣的
    参考例句:
    • His personal presence is unimpressive and his speech contemptible. 他气貌不扬,言语粗俗。
    • That was a contemptible trick to play on a friend. 那是对朋友玩弄的一出可鄙的把戏。
    9 entreat [ɪnˈtri:t] soexj   第9级
    vt.&vi.恳求,恳请
    参考例句:
    • Charles Darnay felt it hopeless entreat him further, and his pride was touched besides. 查尔斯·达尔内感到再恳求他已是枉然,自尊心也受到了伤害。
    • I entreat you to contribute generously to the building fund. 我恳求您慷慨捐助建设基金。
    10 fickleness ['fɪklnəs] HtfzRP   第9级
    n.易变;无常;浮躁;变化无常
    参考例句:
    • While she always criticized the fickleness of human nature. 她一方面总是批评人的本性朝三暮四。 来自互联网
    • Cor.1:17 This therefore intending, did I then use fickleness? 林后一17我有这样的意思,难道是行事轻浮么? 来自互联网
    11 judgment ['dʒʌdʒmənt] e3xxC   第7级
    n.审判;判断力,识别力,看法,意见
    参考例句:
    • The chairman flatters himself on his judgment of people. 主席自认为他审视人比别人高明。
    • He's a man of excellent judgment. 他眼力过人。
    12 nay [neɪ] unjzAQ   第12级
    adv.不;n.反对票,投反对票者
    参考例句:
    • He was grateful for and proud of his son's remarkable, nay, unique performance. 他为儿子出色的,不,应该是独一无二的表演心怀感激和骄傲。
    • Long essays, nay, whole books have been written on this. 许多长篇大论的文章,不,应该说是整部整部的书都是关于这件事的。
    13 conjecture [kənˈdʒektʃə(r)] 3p8z4   第9级
    n./v.推测,猜测
    参考例句:
    • She felt it no use to conjecture his motives. 她觉得猜想他的动机是没有用的。
    • This conjecture is not supported by any real evidence. 这种推测未被任何确切的证据所证实。
    14 admiration [ˌædməˈreɪʃn] afpyA   第8级
    n.钦佩,赞美,羡慕
    参考例句:
    • He was lost in admiration of the beauty of the scene. 他对风景之美赞不绝口。
    • We have a great admiration for the gold medalists. 我们对金牌获得者极为敬佩。
    15 countenance [ˈkaʊntənəns] iztxc   第9级
    n.脸色,面容;面部表情;vt.支持,赞同
    参考例句:
    • At the sight of this photograph he changed his countenance. 他一看见这张照片脸色就变了。
    • I made a fierce countenance as if I would eat him alive. 我脸色恶狠狠地,仿佛要把他活生生地吞下去。
    16 instigator [ˈɪnstɪgeɪtə(r)] 7e5cc3026a49a5141bf81a8605894138   第10级
    n.煽动者
    参考例句:
    • It is not a and differs from instigator in nature. 在刑法理论中,通常将教唆犯作为共犯的一种类型加以探究。 来自互联网
    • If we are really the instigator, we are awaiting punishment. 如果我们真的是煽动者,那我们愿意接受惩罚。 来自互联网
    17 villains [ˈvilənz] ffdac080b5dbc5c53d28520b93dbf399   第9级
    n.恶棍( villain的名词复数 );罪犯;(小说、戏剧等中的)反面人物;淘气鬼
    参考例句:
    • The impression of villains was inescapable. 留下恶棍的印象是不可避免的。 来自《简明英汉词典》
    • Some villains robbed the widow of the savings. 有几个歹徒将寡妇的积蓄劫走了。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
    18 presentiments [priˈzentimənts] 94142b6676e2096d7e26ee0241976c93   第12级
    n.(对不祥事物的)预感( presentiment的名词复数 )
    参考例句:
    • His presentiments of what the future holds for all are plainly not cheering. 则是应和了很多美国人的种种担心,他对各方未来的预感显然是不令人振奋的。 来自互联网
    19 irresistible [ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbl] n4CxX   第7级
    adj.非常诱人的,无法拒绝的,无法抗拒的
    参考例句:
    • The wheel of history rolls forward with an irresistible force. 历史车轮滚滚向前,势不可挡。
    • She saw an irresistible skirt in the store window. 她看见商店的橱窗里有一条叫人着迷的裙子。
    20 retired [rɪˈtaɪəd] Njhzyv   第8级
    adj.隐退的,退休的,退役的
    参考例句:
    • The old man retired to the country for rest. 这位老人下乡休息去了。
    • Many retired people take up gardening as a hobby. 许多退休的人都以从事园艺为嗜好。
    21 immediate [ɪˈmi:diət] aapxh   第7级
    adj.立即的;直接的,最接近的;紧靠的
    参考例句:
    • His immediate neighbours felt it their duty to call. 他的近邻认为他们有责任去拜访。
    • We declared ourselves for the immediate convocation of the meeting. 我们主张立即召开这个会议。
    22 malevolent [məˈlevələnt] G8IzV   第10级
    adj.有恶意的,恶毒的
    参考例句:
    • Why are they so malevolent to me? 他们为什么对我如此恶毒?
    • We must thwart his malevolent schemes. 我们决不能让他的恶毒阴谋得逞。
    23 suspense [səˈspens] 9rJw3   第8级
    n.(对可能发生的事)紧张感,担心,挂虑
    参考例句:
    • The suspense was unbearable. 这样提心吊胆的状况实在叫人受不了。
    • The director used ingenious devices to keep the audience in suspense. 导演用巧妙手法引起观众的悬念。
    24 hesitation [ˌhezɪ'teɪʃn] tdsz5   第7级
    n.犹豫,踌躇
    参考例句:
    • After a long hesitation, he told the truth at last. 踌躇了半天,他终于直说了。
    • There was a certain hesitation in her manner. 她的态度有些犹豫不决。
    25 motive [ˈməʊtɪv] GFzxz   第7级
    n.动机,目的;adv.发动的,运动的
    参考例句:
    • The police could not find a motive for the murder. 警察不能找到谋杀的动机。
    • He had some motive in telling this fable. 他讲这寓言故事是有用意的。
    26 acting [ˈæktɪŋ] czRzoc   第7级
    n.演戏,行为,假装;adj.代理的,临时的,演出用的
    参考例句:
    • Ignore her, she's just acting. 别理她,她只是假装的。
    • During the seventies, her acting career was in eclipse. 在七十年代,她的表演生涯黯然失色。
    27 unintelligible [ˌʌnɪnˈtelɪdʒəbl] sfuz2V   第9级
    adj.无法了解的,难解的,莫明其妙的
    参考例句:
    • If a computer is given unintelligible data, it returns unintelligible results. 如果计算机得到的是难以理解的数据,它给出的也将是难以理解的结果。
    • The terms were unintelligible to ordinary folk. 这些术语一般人是不懂的。
    28 satire [ˈsætaɪə(r)] BCtzM   第7级
    n.讽刺,讽刺文学,讽刺作品
    参考例句:
    • The movie is a clever satire on the advertising industry. 那部影片是关于广告业的一部巧妙的讽刺作品。
    • Satire is often a form of protest against injustice. 讽刺往往是一种对不公正的抗议形式。
    29 embarrassment [ɪmˈbærəsmənt] fj9z8   第9级
    n.尴尬;使人为难的人(事物);障碍;窘迫
    参考例句:
    • She could have died away with embarrassment. 她窘迫得要死。
    • Coughing at a concert can be a real embarrassment. 在音乐会上咳嗽真会使人难堪。
    30 disclaimed [dɪsˈkleɪmd] 7031e3db75a1841cb1ae9b6493c87661   第9级
    v.否认( disclaim的过去式和过去分词 )
    参考例句:
    • She disclaimed any knowledge of her husband's whereabouts. 她否认知道丈夫的下落。
    • He disclaimed any interest in the plan. 他否认对该计划有任何兴趣。 来自《简明英汉词典》
    31 shrugged [ʃ'rʌɡd] 497904474a48f991a3d1961b0476ebce   第7级
    vt.耸肩(shrug的过去式与过去分词形式)
    参考例句:
    • Sam shrugged and said nothing. 萨姆耸耸肩膀,什么也没说。
    • She shrugged, feigning nonchalance. 她耸耸肩,装出一副无所谓的样子。 来自《简明英汉词典》
    32 spoke [spəʊk] XryyC   第11级
    n.(车轮的)辐条;轮辐;破坏某人的计划;阻挠某人的行动 v.讲,谈(speak的过去式);说;演说;从某种观点来说
    参考例句:
    • They sourced the spoke nuts from our company. 他们的轮辐螺帽是从我们公司获得的。
    • The spokes of a wheel are the bars that connect the outer ring to the centre. 辐条是轮子上连接外圈与中心的条棒。
    33 astonishment [əˈstɒnɪʃmənt] VvjzR   第8级
    n.惊奇,惊异
    参考例句:
    • They heard him give a loud shout of astonishment. 他们听见他惊奇地大叫一声。
    • I was filled with astonishment at her strange action. 我对她的奇怪举动不胜惊异。
    34 determined [dɪˈtɜ:mɪnd] duszmP   第7级
    adj.坚定的;有决心的;v.决定;断定(determine的过去分词)
    参考例句:
    • I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation. 我已决定毕业后去西藏。
    • He determined to view the rooms behind the office. 他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。
    35 obstinate [ˈɒbstɪnət] m0dy6   第9级
    adj.顽固的,倔强的,不易屈服的,较难治愈的
    参考例句:
    • She's too obstinate to let anyone help her. 她太倔强了,不会让任何人帮她的。
    • The trader was obstinate in the negotiation. 这个商人在谈判中拗强固执。
    36 confidential [ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃl] MOKzA   第8级
    adj.秘(机)密的,表示信任的,担任机密工作的
    参考例句:
    • He refused to allow his secretary to handle confidential letters. 他不让秘书处理机密文件。
    • We have a confidential exchange of views. 我们推心置腹地交换意见。
    37 discourse [ˈdɪskɔ:s] 2lGz0   第7级
    n.论文,演说;谈话;话语;vi.讲述,著述
    参考例句:
    • We'll discourse on the subject tonight. 我们今晚要谈论这个问题。
    • He fell into discourse with the customers who were drinking at the counter. 他和站在柜台旁的酒客谈了起来。
    38 fatigued [fə'ti:gd] fatigued   第7级
    adj. 疲乏的
    参考例句:
    • The exercises fatigued her. 操练使她感到很疲乏。
    • The President smiled, with fatigued tolerance for a minor person's naivety. 总统笑了笑,疲惫地表现出对一个下级人员的天真想法的宽容。
    39 rattle [ˈrætl] 5Alzb   第7级
    vt.&vi.飞奔,碰响;激怒;n.碰撞声;拨浪鼓
    参考例句:
    • The baby only shook the rattle and laughed and crowed. 孩子只是摇着拨浪鼓,笑着叫着。
    • She could hear the rattle of the teacups. 她听见茶具叮当响。
    40 abhor [əbˈhɔ:(r)] 7y4z7   第9级
    vt.憎恶;痛恨
    参考例句:
    • They abhor all forms of racial discrimination. 他们憎恶任何形式的种族歧视。
    • They abhor all the nations who have different ideology and regime. 他们仇视所有意识形态和制度与他们不同的国家。
    41 aspiring [əˈspaɪərɪŋ] 3y2zps   第7级
    adj.有志气的;有抱负的;高耸的v.渴望;追求
    参考例句:
    • Aspiring musicians need hours of practice every day. 想当音乐家就要每天练许多小时。
    • He came from an aspiring working-class background. 他出身于有抱负的工人阶级家庭。 来自辞典例句
    42 miserable [ˈmɪzrəbl] g18yk   第7级
    adj.悲惨的,痛苦的;可怜的,糟糕的
    参考例句:
    • It was miserable of you to make fun of him. 你取笑他,这是可耻的。
    • Her past life was miserable. 她过去的生活很苦。
    43 jaded ['dʒeɪdɪd] fqnzXN   第7级
    adj.精疲力竭的;厌倦的;(因过饱或过多而)腻烦的;迟钝的
    参考例句:
    • I felt terribly jaded after working all weekend. 整个周末工作之后我感到疲惫不堪。
    • Here is a dish that will revive jaded palates. 这道菜简直可以恢复迟钝的味觉。 来自《简明英汉词典》
    44 complexion [kəmˈplekʃn] IOsz4   第8级
    n.肤色;情况,局面;气质,性格
    参考例句:
    • Red does not suit with her complexion. 红色与她的肤色不协调。
    • Her resignation puts a different complexion on things. 她一辞职局面就全变了。
    45 conceited [kənˈsi:tɪd] Cv0zxi   第8级
    adj.自负的,骄傲自满的
    参考例句:
    • He could not bear that they should be so conceited. 他们这样自高自大他受不了。
    • I'm not as conceited as so many people seem to think. 我不像很多人认为的那么自负。
    46 incumbent [ɪnˈkʌmbənt] wbmzy   第9级
    adj.成为责任的,有义务的;现任的,在职的
    参考例句:
    • He defeated the incumbent governor by a large plurality. 他以压倒多数票击败了现任州长。
    • It is incumbent upon you to warn them. 你有责任警告他们。
    47 trifling [ˈtraɪflɪŋ] SJwzX   第10级
    adj.微不足道的;没什么价值的
    参考例句:
    • They quarreled over a trifling matter. 他们为这种微不足道的事情争吵。
    • So far Europe has no doubt, gained a real conveniency, though surely a very trifling one. 直到现在为止,欧洲无疑地已经获得了实在的便利,不过那确是一种微不足道的便利。
    48 deduction [dɪˈdʌkʃn] 0xJx7   第9级
    n.减除,扣除,减除额;推论,推理,演绎
    参考例句:
    • No deduction in pay is made for absence due to illness. 因病请假不扣工资。
    • His deduction led him to the correct conclusion. 他的推断使他得出正确的结论。
    49 niggardly [ˈnɪgədli] F55zj   第11级
    adj.吝啬的,很少的
    参考例句:
    • Forced by hunger, he worked for the most niggardly pay. 为饥饿所迫,他为极少的工资而工作。
    • He is niggardly with his money. 他对钱很吝啬。
    50 estate [ɪˈsteɪt] InSxv   第7级
    n.所有地,地产,庄园;住宅区;财产,资产
    参考例句:
    • My estate lies within a mile. 我的地产离那有一英里。
    • The great real estate brokers do far more than this. 而优秀的房地产经纪人做得可比这多得多。
    51 gratitude [ˈgrætɪtju:d] p6wyS   第7级
    adj.感激,感谢
    参考例句:
    • I have expressed the depth of my gratitude to him. 我向他表示了深切的谢意。
    • She could not help her tears of gratitude rolling down her face. 她感激的泪珠禁不住沿着面颊流了下来。
    52 entirely [ɪnˈtaɪəli] entirely   第9级
    ad.全部地,完整地;完全地,彻底地
    参考例句:
    • The fire was entirely caused by their neglect of duty. 那场火灾完全是由于他们失职而引起的。
    • His life was entirely given up to the educational work. 他的一生统统献给了教育工作。
    53 heartily [ˈhɑ:tɪli] Ld3xp   第8级
    adv.衷心地,诚恳地,十分,很
    参考例句:
    • He ate heartily and went out to look for his horse. 他痛快地吃了一顿,就出去找他的马。
    • The host seized my hand and shook it heartily. 主人抓住我的手,热情地和我握手。
    54 distress [dɪˈstres] 3llzX   第7级
    n.苦恼,痛苦,不舒适;不幸;vt.使悲痛
    参考例句:
    • Nothing could alleviate his distress. 什么都不能减轻他的痛苦。
    • Please don't distress yourself. 请你不要忧愁了。
    55 recollected [ˌrekə'lektɪd] 38b448634cd20e21c8e5752d2b820002   第7级
    adj.冷静的;镇定的;被回忆起的;沉思默想的v.记起,想起( recollect的过去式和过去分词 )
    参考例句:
    • I recollected that she had red hair. 我记得她有一头红发。 来自《简明英汉词典》
    • His efforts, the Duke recollected many years later, were distinctly half-hearted. 据公爵许多年之后的回忆,他当时明显只是敷衍了事。 来自辞典例句
    56 lessen [ˈlesn] 01gx4   第7级
    vt.减少,减轻;缩小
    参考例句:
    • Regular exercise can help to lessen the pain. 经常运动有助于减轻痛感。
    • They've made great effort to lessen the noise of planes. 他们尽力减小飞机的噪音。
    57 amiable [ˈeɪmiəbl] hxAzZ   第7级
    adj.和蔼可亲的,友善的,亲切的
    参考例句:
    • She was a very kind and amiable old woman. 她是个善良和气的老太太。
    • We have a very amiable companionship. 我们之间存在一种友好的关系。

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