“desiccated” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
having had all moisture removed; dried out
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“effeminate” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
(with reference to a man) having characteristics and ways of behaving traditionally associated with women and regarded as inappropriate for a man
“contrition” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
the state of feeling remorseful and penitent
“knave” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
(in cards) a jack
“peon” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
(in South and Southeast Asia) a low-ranking worker such as an attendant, orderly, or assistant
“sagged” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
sag: sink, subside, or bulge downward under weight or pressure or through lack of strength
“deputations” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
deputation: a group of people appointed to undertake a mission or take part in a formal process on behalf of a larger group
“geyser” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
a hot spring in which water intermittently boils, sending a tall column of water and steam into air
“oration” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
a formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
“relegated” 全部笔记(1) 去书内
relegate: consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position
A Passage to India