大学英语通识教第二册Unit 3 Growing Pains.pptVIP

wane /we?n/ v. to become gradually weaker or less, often so that it eventually disappears 衰落; 减少 e.g.While his interest in these sports began to wane, a passion for rugby developed. 他对这些运动项目的兴趣开始减退，倒是对橄榄球开始有了热情。 In 1982, with his career prospects on the wane, he sold a script for ￡5,000. 1982年，他的事业走下坡路时，以5,000英镑的价钱卖了个剧本 repentance /r??pent?ns/ n. remorse or regret for your past conduct后悔; 悔改; 悔意; 忏悔 e.g.He shows no repentance for what he has done. 他对他的所作所为一点也不懊悔。 Considering the signs he showed of genuine repentance, we shall deal leniently with him. 鉴于他有真诚悔改的表现,我们将对他宽大处理。 feigned /fe?nd/ a