# 英语笔记 5.28 ###### tags: `English` pessimistic adj. 悲观的 reception n. 接受、接纳；反应 The bridal suite was prepared for the r**eception** of the honeymooners. 新婚套间已准备好以接待度蜜月的人。 His talk was given an enthusiastic r**eception**. 他的讲话受到热烈的欢迎。 The police **appealed to** the crowd not to panic. 警方向群众呼吁不要惊慌。 As university campuses become increasingly multiethnic, they **offer a glimpse of** the conflicts society will face tomorrow. 大学校园种族群体日趋多样化，使人们初步感受到未来社会面临的诸多冲突。 receive a ... reception 得到...的反响 glare v. 怒目而视 limp adj. 柔软的；无力的 v. 一瘸一拐地走 reap the harvest 得到或好或坏的收获 profound adj. 深刻的、沉重的 lump in throat 哽咽 weep n. & v. 流泪、哭泣 The third act **limps** badly. 第三幕演得拖拖拉拉。 illustrate v. 插图；（用示例﹑ 图表等）说明, 阐明 by means of 用...办法 mourn v. 哀悼 mark out 划线；标出界限 She **mourned for** her dead child for many years. 她孩子死了多年, 她仍哀伤不已。 A red sky at night **indicates** fine weather the following day. 晚霞行千里。 exploit v. 利用、剥削 **exploit** a situation for one's own advantage 趁着形势谋取私利 The **ultilization** of solor power promotes environmental protection. 太阳能的使用有助于保护环境。