Unit 133

detour / devour

detour v. 绕道 (to take a way that is different from and usually longer than the usual or planned way) /ˈdiːtʊə/

• We were late because road works on the highway forced us to detour, taking a time-consuming new route.

devour v. 吞食 (to eat up greedily) / dɪˈvaʊə/

• The hungry whale shark devoured an entire school of plankton in a single gulp.

v. 毁灭 (to use up or destroy)

• The earthquake caused the ground to open up and devour Lin's family home.

v. 凝视 (to be consumed by (something))

• After cheating on the exam, Lydia's guilt devoured her so much that she finally admitted her misdeed.

emollient / ebullient

emollient adj. 使柔软，安抚的，安慰的 (making soft or supple; making less intense or harsh) / ɪˈmɒlɪənt/

• Adele used an emollient lotion to soothe and soften her dry skin.

ebullient adj. 热情洋溢的 (lively and enthusiastic) / ɪˈbʊljənt/

• Adam's ebullient personality makes him a delightful and entertaining party guest.

extol / exalt

extol v. 赞美 (to praise highly) / ɛkˈstəʊl/

• Nancy liked the new teacher so much that she extolled his virtues to everyone within earshot.

exalt v. 赞美 (to praise, or honor) / ɛɡˈzɔːlt/

• When the king cut taxes, his happy subjects exalted him with their appreciative words.

elate / elite / elude

elate v. 使欢喜，使高兴 (to fill with joy or pride) / ɪˈleɪt/

• Jane was elated when she found out that her project had won first prize in the national science competition.

elite n. 精英 (the people who have the most wealth and status in a society; the most successful or powerful group of people) / eɪˈliːt/

• Boarding schools are populated with the children of society's elite: politicians, financiers, surgeons, and CEOs.

elude v. 逃跑，逃避 (to avoid or escape (someone or something) by being quick, skillful, or clever) / ɪˈl(j)uːd/

• The fox ran quickly, doing its best to elude the hunters and their dogs.