英语专业 高级英语学生用书

4. deaden

A. to die

B. of, or related to death

C. to lessen

D. no longer alive

5. sepulchral

A. overwhelmed

B. pleasant

C. picturesque

D. grave-like

6. persecution

A. cruel treatment

B. bringing a case to the law court

C. violation of one's right

D. unfairness

7. preliminary

A. previous

B. prospective

C. would-be

D. preparatory

8. burnished

A. polish

B. smooth and shiny

C. having been burned

D. something made of copper

9. delicate

A. complicated

B. fine and fragile

C. beautiful and intricate

D. tiny and easily broken

10. girder

A. an I-shaped iron beam

B. closely organized association

C. ancient trade union

D. a tree trunk

11. particular

A. partly