rash n.疹，皮疹adj.轻率的，鲁莽的
Don't make any rash decision, okay?
别轻率地做决定，好吗？

competitive adj.竞争的，比赛的；好竞争的，求胜心切的；（价格等）有竞争力的
The hotel offers a high standard of service at competitive rates.
这家旅店以具有竞争力的价位提供高标准的服务。

stitch n.（缝、绣、编结等的）一针，线迹；缝法，针法，编结法； （肋部的）突然剧痛v.缝，绣
A stitch in time saves nine.
及时一针顶日后九针。

character n.性格，特性；性质；人物，角色；符号，（汉）字
John's politeness wasn't in character because he used to be rude.
约翰的礼貌跟他的性格不符，因为他以前很粗鲁。

corpse n.死尸，尸体

fiction n.小说；虚构，杜撰
Although it is a work of fiction' it is based on fact.
尽管这是一部科幻小说，但它以现实为素材。

straightforward adj.正直的，坦率的；易懂的，简单的
Denis was a straightforward guy who was easy to get along with.
丹尼斯过去是个坦率的人，很容易相处。

compete vi.比赛，竞争，对抗
They refused to compete with each other in public.
他们拒绝公开相互竞争。

bargain n.特价商品；协议，交易vi.讨价还价
Customers now are bargaining on better prices.
顾客现在正在讨价还价。

external adj.外部的，外面的
An external auditor is brought in to examine the accounts.
一位外部审计被调来核查账目。