Words and expressions
merchant n. person who buys and sells things商人
He is a coal merchant. 他是个煤商。
Venice 威尼斯市(意大利港市)
uneasy adj. worried, feeling that something is wrong担心的;不安的;不自在的
He feels uneasy about the result of the examination. 他担心自己的考试成绩。
crown n. a circle worn on the head by a king or queen王冠;皇冠
The crown was placed on the king's head. 王冠戴到了皇帝的头上。
deny vt. say that something is not true; say that one knows nothing about 否认
He denies being the thief. 他否认是贼。
He denied the signature, said that it was not his. 他否认这签字是他签的。
vt. say 'no' to a request; refuse to give (sth. asked for or needed) 拒绝(给予)
He denied the students a chance to speak. 他拒绝给学生机会发言。
pay back give back the money that someone has lent you 还钱;还债
I'll pay back the money you lent me next week. 下星期我把你借给我的钱还给你。
duke n. nobleman 公爵
The Duke of Edinburgh is the Queen's husband. 爱丁堡公爵是女王的丈夫。
master piece n. 杰作;佳作
mercy n.[u] kindness, not punishing someone when you have the right or power to punish him 怜悯;仁慈;宽恕
They showed little mercy on their enemies. 他们对敌人不留情。
have (=show) mercy on 对…表示同情/怜悯
revenge n. the act of taking vengeance for injuries or wrongs 报复;报仇
I broke Mary's pen by accident, and in r...