Online Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

photosynthesis-光合作用

cradle (v): to hold something or someone gently, especially by supporting with the arms
（尤指用手臂）轻托，轻抱
She cradled him tenderly in her arms.
她把他轻轻地抱在怀里。

sycamore (n): a tree with leaves divided into five parts and seeds that turn around slowly to the ground when they fall
西克莫槭树，悬铃木

nonetheless (adv): despite what has just been said or done
然而，但是；尽管
There are serious problems in our country. Nonetheless, we feel this is a good time to return.
我们国家存在严重问题。但尽管如此，我们仍然感觉这是归国的好时机。

gossip (n): conversation or reports about other people’s private lives that might be unkind, disapproving, or not true
（有关别人隐私的）流言蜚语，闲言碎语，闲聊
Her letter was full of gossip.
她信里讲的都是些闲言碎语。
I don’t like all this idle gossip.
我讨厌这些无聊的流言蜚语。
I’ve got some juicy gossip for you.
我有些特别有趣的小道消息告诉你。
Have you heard the (latest) gossip?
你听到（最近流传的）那些闲言碎语了吗？

introvert (n): someone who is shy, quiet, and unable to make friends easily
性格内向者

extrovert (n):an energetic happy person who enjoys being with other people
性格外向的人
Most sales people are extroverts.
大多数推销员都是性格外向的人。