shabby adj.破舊的
同run-down, frayed, ragged, tattered, poor
The poor old woman only had a shabby sweater to keep her warm.這名貧窮的老婦人只有一件破舊的毛衣御寒。
sneak v.溜走
同slink, slip
The three boys tried to sneak into the principal’s office that night.這三個男孩試圖在那晚溜進校長辦公室。
squeeze v.壓榨；緊握
同compress, wring, grip, crush, clutch
The little boy was frightened and squeezed his father’s hand tightly.小男孩嚇得緊握著父親的手。
tardy adj.緩慢的
同overdue, late, slow
If you are tardy in paying your electric bill, there may be a late fee added to your bill.
如果你遲繳電費，可能你的賬單上又會增加遲繳的罰款。
torment v.使痛苦
同afflict, torture, agonize, distress, rack
Mathew was tormented by the thought that he would not pass the exam.馬修為通不過考試的念頭所苦。
vaporize v.蒸發(fā)
同mistify
The water vaporized very quickly because of the heat of the sun.
太陽的熱氣使水迅速地蒸發(fā)了。
warrant n.令狀；授權書
同assurance, authority, sanction, commission, guarantee
The police officers who came to the house had a warrant for John’s arrest.
警官帶來了拘捕令要逮捕約翰。
zigzag adj.鋸齒狀的；曲折的
同winding, devious
Take care when driving on this zigzag mountain road.
在這曲折的山路上開車要當心。
Exercise: Fill in the blanks.
1. Our department has surpassed our _____ of required sales for the third month in a row.
2. We bought some carpet _____ to cover the floor in our dorm room.
3. I hope you aren’t going to wear that _____ pair of pants to the party!
4. Students who are _____ for class will be given demerits.
5. The artist had painted many colorful, _____ lines on the canvas.
解答1. quota 2. remnants 3. shabby 4. tardy 5. zigzag