1. vague

　　vague /veɪɡ/ CET4 TEM4 ( vaguer, vaguest )

　　ADJ If something written or spoken is vague, it does not explain or express things clearly. 含糊的

　　例：

　　A lot of the talk was apparently vague and general.

　　这次会谈的许多内容显然是含糊而笼统的。

　　2. substantiate

　　substantiate /səbˈstænʃɪˌeɪt/ TEM8 ( substantiating, substantiated,substantiates )

　　V-T To substantiate astatement or a story means to supply evidence which proves that it is true. 证实 [正式]

　　例：

　　There is little scientific evidence to substantiate the claims.

　　几乎没有能证实这些断言的科学证据。

　　3. authoritative

　　authoritative /ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv/ CET6 TEM4

　　ADJ Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely tobe obeyed. 有权威的

　　例：

　　He has a commanding presenceand deep, authoritative voice.

　　他仪态威严，声音深沉而有权威。

　　4. rancorous

　　rancorous /ˈræŋkərəs/

　　ADJ A rancorous argument or person is full of bitterness and anger. 满怀愤懑的 [正式]

　　例：

　　The deal ended after a series of rancorous disputes.

　　经过一连串充满敌意的争吵，该交易泡汤了。

　　5. enigmatic

　　enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ TEM8

　　ADJ Someone or something that is enigmatic is mysterious and difficult to understand. 神秘难解的

　　例：

　　She starred in one of Welles's most enigmatic films.

　　她主演了威尔斯最神秘的电影当中的一部。

　　6. arcane

　　arcane /ɑːˈkeɪn/

　　ADJ Something that is arcane is secret or mysterious. 秘密的; 神秘的 [正式]

　　例：

　　Until a few months ago few people outside the arcane world of contemporary music had heard of Gorecki.

　　直至几个月前，现代音乐神秘世界之外只有少数人听说过戈莱斯基。

　　7. satire

　　satire /ˈsætaɪə/ CET6+ TEM4 ( satires )

　　N-UNCOUNT Satire is the use of humour or exaggeration in order to show how foolish or wicked some people's behaviour or ideas are. 讽刺

　　例：

　　The commercial side of the Christmas season is an easy target for satire.

　　圣诞节期间商业化的一面很容易成为讽刺的对象。

　　8. nostalgic

　　nostalgic /nɒˈstældʒɪk/ CET6+ TEM8

　　ADJ Nostalgic things cause you to think affectionately about the past. 引起怀旧的

　　例：

　　Although we still depict nostalgic snow scenes on Christmas cards, winters are now very much warmer.

　　虽然我们还在圣诞卡上描绘引人怀旧的雪景，但现在冬天温暖多了。

　　9. unsavory

　　unsavory /ʌnˈseɪvərɪ/ adj. 难吃的;令人讨厌的

　　10. merited

　　['merɪtɪd] V-T If someone or something merits a particular action or treatment, they deserve it. 应受到 [正式]

　　例：

　　He said he had done nothingwrong to merit a criminal investigation.

　　他说他没有做错任何事，不应该受到刑事调查。

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