英语专业八级阅读备考核心词汇摘抄

avalanche  n. 雪崩

He was swept away in an avalanche.他在一次雪崩中被卷走了。

badge 象征

Mayors wear chains round their necks as badges of office. 市长们戴着象征职位的`项链。

benevolent   好心肠的；与人为善的

He was a benevolent old man, he wouldn't hurt a fly. 他是一个仁慈的老人, 连只苍蝇都不愿伤害。

bazaar  n. (东方国家的)市场

The bazaar is a kaleidoscope of strange sights and impressions.  集市的景象光怪陆离，纷然杂陈。

bizarre   adj.  奇形怪状的，怪诞的

They saw a bizarre animal in the lake. 他们在湖中看见一个奇怪的动物。