【Mad 疯狂类】:
初级词汇
critical(挑剔的), hateful(可恶的), selfish(自私的), angry(生气的), hostile(不友善的), hurt(受伤的)
高级词汇
skeptical(多疑的), irritated(恼怒的), jealous(妒忌的), frustrated(挫败的), sarcastic(讥讽的), distant(疏远的)
例句
My father was hyper-critical and mean.
我爸爸特别挑剔,还很刻薄。
He was frustrated by his inability to wave down a taxi.
连一辆出租车都打不到,他很沮丧。
They are skeptical about how much will be accomplished by legislation.
他们对于立法成效心存疑虑。
【Sad 悲伤类】:
初级词汇
guilty(内疚的), ashamed(羞愧的), depressed(沮丧的), lonely(孤单的), bored(无聊的), tired(疲惫的)
高级词汇
remorseful(懊悔的), stupid(愚蠢的), inferior(卑微的), isolated(孤立的), apathetic(冷漠的), sleepy(困乏的)
例句
I felt incredibly ashamed of myself for getting so angry.
我对自己发那么大的火而深感惭愧。
I believed Julie was totally remorseful over what she did.
我相信朱莉对她的所作所为特别懊悔。
I realised I was becoming increasingly depressed and apathetic.
我意识到自己越来越消沉、越来越冷漠了。
【Peaceful 平和类】
初级词汇
content(知足的), thoughtful(体贴的), intimate(亲密的), loving(充满爱意的), trusting(容易相信的), nurturing(悉心培养的)
高级词汇
relaxed(放松的), pensive(深思的), responsive(反应灵敏的), serene(沉静的), secure(安全的), thankful(感激的)
例句
Douglas is a thoughtful and caring man.
道格拉斯是个体贴、关心他人的男人。
He became so pensive that she didn't like to break into his thought.
他陷入沉思之中,她不想打断他的思路.
He didn't speak much, he just smiled with that serene smile of his.
他话不多,只是脸上露出他招牌式的淡定的微笑。
【Powerful 强大类】
初级词汇
faithful(忠诚的), important(重要的), appreciated(受赞赏的), respected(受尊敬的), proud(自豪的), aware(警觉的)
高级词汇
confident(有信心的), discerning(有洞察力的), valueable(有价值的), worthwhile(值得的), successful(成功的), surprised(惊讶的)
例句
She insisted that she had remained faithful to her husband.
她坚持说自己对丈夫一直是忠诚的。
Anyone with a discerning eye can easily see that she loves him.
明眼人一看便知她是爱他的。
【Scared 担忧类】
初级词汇
confused(困惑的), rejected(拒绝的), helpless(无助的), submissive(顺从的), insecure(不安全的), anxious(焦虑的)
高级词汇
bewildered(不知所措的), discouraged(气馁的), insignificant(无足轻重的), inadequate(不充足的), embarrassed(尴尬的), overwhelmed(被征服的)
例句
He expected his daughters to be meek and submissive.
他期望女儿都温顺听话。
Some shoppers looked bewildered by the sheer variety of goods on offer.
光是摆在那里的各式商品就让一些购物者晕头转向了。
Sightseers may be a little overwhelmed by the crowds and noise. 拥挤的人群和喧闹的噪音可能会让游客有些茫然不知所措。
【Joyful 欢喜类】
初级词汇
excited(兴奋的),, energetic(精力充沛的, cheerful(欢快的), creative(有创造力的), hopeful(有希望的)
高级词汇
daring(勇敢的), fascinating(迷人的), stimulating(刺激的), amused(逗乐的), playful(嬉戏的), optimistic(乐观的)
例句
We were amused to see how assiduously the animal groomed its fur. 看着这只动物如此认真地梳理自己的毛,我们被逗乐了。