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2026年6月2日星期二

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catnap: a short sleep

pickled: (of food) preserved in vinegar

chile con queso: (in Tex-Mex cooking) a thick sauce of melted cheese seasoned with chilli peppers, typically served warm as a dip for tortilla chips

bequeath: pass (something) on or leave (something) to someone else

Plymouth was a beloved American automobile brand produced by the Chrysler Corporation from 1928 until 2001.

tow: to pull a car, boat, etc. behind another vehicle, using a rope or chain

junkyard: a place where old cars, machines, etc. are collected, so that parts of them, or the metal they are made of, can be sold to be used again

a chunk of: (informal) a fairly large amount of something

fetch: to go to where somebody/something is and bring them/it back

cruising: (of a car, etc. or its driver) to drive along slowly, especially when you are looking at or for something

rear-wheel drive: a system in which power from the engine is sent to the back wheels of a vehicle

fishtail: if a vehicle fishtails, the back end slides from side to side

joyriding: the crime of stealing a car and driving it for pleasure, usually in a fast and dangerous way

barbed wire: strong wire with short sharp points on it, used especially for fences

bail out: to escape from a situation that you no longer want to be involved in

pint: a pint of beer (especially in a pub)

foible: a silly habit or a strange or weak aspect of a person’s character that is not considered serious by other people

frenzy: a state of great activity and strong emotion that is often violent or frightening and not under control

attribute something to something: to say or believe that something is the result of a particular thing

intimidate: to frighten or threaten somebody so that they will do what you want

deferential: showing that you respect somebody/something, especially somebody older or more senior than you

"To get a kick out of" is an idiom that means to really enjoy something, or to get a strong feeling of excitement and pleasure from doing or experiencing it.

bemused: showing that you are confused and unable to think clearly

bide: to stay or live in a place

insubordination: the act of refusing to obey orders or show respect for somebody who has a higher rank

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Online Dictionaries Used:

hk.dictionary.search.yahoo.com

www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com

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