1.throne n.君主,王权，宝座
Game of Throne 权力的游戏
2.massive adj.大而重的，宏伟的，宽大的
We needed to reskill our workforce to cope with massive technological change.
我们得让工人学习新技能，以应对巨大的技术变革。
3.intelligence n.智力；智能；聪明
IQ智商
4.character n.个性，天性；人物
main/major character 主角
5.abrupt adj.突然的
Then in a tone of abrupt harshness, he added, "Open these trunks!".
然后他又突然厉声说道，“把这些大箱子打开！”
6.unexpected adj.料想不到的，意外的，突然的
Keep savings as a buffer against unexpected cash needs.
存些积蓄以备不时之需。
startle vt. 使震惊，使大吃一惊; 使惊跳，使惊吓 （强调突然使人惊骇或震惊）
I didn't mean to startle you.
我不是存心要吓唬你。
7.brutal adj.残忍的，野蛮的，不讲理的
The dip in prices this summer will be brutal.
今年夏天价格的大幅下跌将会很残酷。
8.complicated adj.复杂的
The situation was complicated by the spread of a serious forest fire.
一场严重的森林大火的蔓延使得形势更加复杂。
9.complication n.复杂，混乱
The bad weather added a further complication to our journey.
恶劣的天气给我们的旅行增加了更多的困难。
10.complex n.复合物；情结 adj. 复杂的，合成的
A complex engine has many separate components, each performing a different function.
一个复杂发动机有很多独立零部件，每个零部件具有不同作用。
complexity n.复杂；复杂性
11.intricate adj.复杂的，缠结的，错综的
The quilt has pretty, scalloped edges and intricate quilting.
这条被子有漂亮的荷叶饰边，而且绗缝活做得也很精致。
12.fraud n.欺骗；诡计；骗子
Her assistant was accused of theft and fraud by the police.
她的助手被警方指控犯有盗窃和欺诈罪
13.deceive v.欺骗，蒙蔽；欺诈
Nobody can deceive him.
谁也蒙不了他.
14.deception n.欺骗
Human beings have an infinite capacity for self-deception.
人类自欺的本事是无穷的。
15.betray v.背叛；辜负；泄漏
Keep calm. Don't betray your identity.
沉住气, 别可露馅儿.
betrayal n.背叛；辜负；暴露
betrayer n.叛徒；背信者；告密者
【常考搭配】 betray oneself 原形毕露 betray sb 出卖某人

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