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The Giver - Chapter 1- 5

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  • Perspiring 出汗
    sweating from the body.
  • Chastisement 责罚
    punishment given to correct behavior.
  • Reluctant 不情愿的
    not willing or hesitant to do something.
  • Populated 人口稠密的
    a place where many people live.
  • Citizen 公民
    a person who belongs to a country with rights and duties.
  • Ritual 典礼
    a fixed set of actions done in a traditional way.
  • Dwelling 住所
    a place where people live.
  • Automatically 自动地
    done by itself without thinking or effort.
  • Application 申请
    a formal request for something, like a job or school.
  • Dosage 剂量
    the amount of medicine to take.
  • Infraction 违规
    breaking a rule or law.
  • Stirrings 轻微的动作
    small movements or feelings starting to happen.
  • Palpable 明显的
    something you can feel or notice easily.
  • Ironic 讽刺的
    when something happens that is the opposite of what you expect, often funny or strange.
  • Luxury 奢侈
    something expensive or very comfortable that is not necessary.
  • Procedures 程序
    a set of steps to follow to do something.
  • Envy 羡慕
    feeling unhappy because you want what someone else has.
  • Release 释放
    to let go or set free.
  • Labour 劳动
    work, especially physical work.
  • Fragile 易碎的
    easily broken or damaged.
  • Nuisance 讨厌的人或事
    something or someone causing trouble or annoyance.
  • Rehabilitate 康复
    to help someone return to a normal life after illness or difficulty.
  • Knelt/kneel 跪下
    to bend down on one or both knees.
  • Obedient 顺从的
    willing to follow rules or listen to directions.
  • Vague 模糊的
    not clear or detailed.
  • Ceremony 仪式
    a special event to celebrate or honor something important.
  • Bragging 吹嘘
    talking proudly about yourself in a way that annoys others.
  • Apprehensive 忧虑的
    feeling worried or nervous about something that might happen.
  • Volunteer 志愿者
    a person who offers to do something without being paid.
  • Assignment 任务
    a job or task given to someone to do.
  • Transgression 违规
    breaking a rule or law.
  • Disquieting 令人不安的
    causing worry or fear.
  • Gurgling 咯咯声
    a sound made by liquid flowing or bubbling.
  • Assembled 集合的
    brought together in one place.
  • Hoarded 囤积
    to collect and keep a large amount of something secretly.
  • Remorse 悔恨
    a deep feeling of guilt for doing something wrong.
  • Enhance 提高
    to make something better or more attractive.
  • Adjusted 调整过的
    changed to fit or work better.
  • Rapidly 迅速地
    very quickly.
  • Humiliation 羞辱
    feeling very ashamed or embarrassed.
  • Nurturer 抚养者
    a person who takes care of and helps others grow.
  • Elder 长辈
    a person who is older and respected in a community or family.
  • Commands 命令
    orders given to be followed.
  • Mischievous 顽皮的
    causing trouble in a playful way.
  • Instructor 教练
    a person who teaches or trains others.
  • Imaginary 想象的
    something made up in the mind, not real.
  • Confided 倾诉
    to tell someone a secret or private matter.
  • Advance 前进
    to move forward or make progress.
  • Reassure 安慰
    to make someone feel less worried or afraid.
  • Regulated 受控制的
    controlled by rules or laws.
  • Remarkable 非凡的
    very special or unusual and worthy of attention.
  • Forbidden 禁止的
    not allowed or not permitted.
  • Fidget 坐立不安
    to make small movements because of nervousness or boredom.
  • Abandoned 被遗弃的
    left empty or not cared for.
  • Recreation 娱乐
    activities done for fun or relaxation.
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