|<1>character
n. 1.性格，个性
What does her handwriting tell you about her character? |根据她写的字，你觉得她有什么样的性格？
I choose my friends for their good characters. 我择友的标准是品格一定要好。 2. [C]特点，特征
The whole character of the village has changed since I was last here. |自我上次来这里之后，这个村子的面貌完全变了。
The idea was to rebuild the house without changing its basic character. |计划是将那幢房子按原貌加以改建。
<2>compromise
n. 妥协；折中
She found that compromise was always the best way when she quarreled with her mother. |她发现，与母亲争吵时让步总是最好的解决方法。 It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talk. |希望今天的会谈能达成妥协。 v. 妥协；折中
The workers are going to strike for their welfare if the employers are not ready to compromise. |雇主们要是不妥协，工人们就将为争取自己的福
利而罢工。
Well, you want $400 and I say $300, so let's compromise at $350. |好吧，既然你开价400美元而我还价300美元，那我们就来个折衷价350美元。
<3>involved
a. 参与的；有关的
He became involved in a dispute. |他卷入了一场争论中。
We want all those who are interested to get involved. |我们想让所有感兴趣的人参与其中。
<4>subtle
a. 微妙的，细微的
These two expressions only have a subtle difference in meaning. |这两个表达在语意上的差别很细微。
Her whole attitude had had a subtle change. |她的整个态度发生了微妙的变化。
<5>hatred
n. |痛恨，憎恨
The reason for this shocking attack seemed to be racial hatred. |看来是种
族仇恨引发了这起骇人听闻的袭击。
He looked at me with hatred. |他用憎恨的目光看着我。
<6>illusion
n. 幻觉；错觉
| have no illusions about my ability. |我知道自己能力有限。
We're left with few illusions about our partners. |我们对自己的同伴已不存在什么幻想。
<7>married
a.已婚的
Please state whether you are single or married. |请说明你是单身还是已婚。
The number shows that two-thirds of married women earn less than their husbands. |这个数字显示，三分之二的已婚妇女的工资比她们的丈夫低。
<8>mutual
a. 1.相互的
The plan was ended by mutual agreement. |双方均同意终止这项计划。 Their working well together was based on mutual respect, trust, and
understanding. |他们的合作是建立在互相尊重、信任和理解基础上的。 2.共同的；共有的
mutual interests 共同的利益
Lynn and Phil met through a mutual friend. 林恩和菲尔是通过共同的朋友相识的。
<9>compatible
a. 1.合得来的；情投意合的
The couple separated because they were not compatible. |这对夫妻因合不来而分手了。
Make sure you're compatible with him before you start sharing a house. |在你们合住之前你先要确定是否能和他和睦相处。 2.兼容的；配套的
The computer program isn't compatible with this operating system. |计算机程序与这套操作系统不兼容。
The printer is compatible with most computers. |这台打印机能与大多数计算机配套使用。
<10>incompatible
a. 合不来的；不兼容的
I have never seen such an incompatible couple. |我从未见过这么合不来的夫妻。