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儒琴今日英语单词 Word of the Day
bout
noun [ C ] /baʊt/
bout noun [C] (SHORT PERIOD)
a short period of illness or involvement in an activity
（疾病的）发作；（某活动的）一段，一阵，一场
UK a bout of flu 一场流感
US a bout with the flu 一场流感
He suffered from periodic bouts of insanity. 他得过阵发性精神错乱。
a drinking bout (= short period of drinking a lot of alcohol) 一场狂饮 （Cambridge）
Europe has long been an attractive place for Chinese firms looking to invest and acquire — and the recent bout of weakness in stocks, particularly in key tech firms, could further pique their interest. （CNBC）
active-duty service 现役
A new order from Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Matthew Donovan will double the amount of leave active-duty service members are allowed to accrue, raising the maximum number of leave days from 60 to 120.
flare-up
noun [ C usually singular ] /ˈfler.ʌp/
a situation in which something such as violence, pain, or anger suddenly starts or gets much worse
（暴力、疼痛或愤怒）爆发，突发，加剧
There was another flare-up of rioting later that day. 那天晚些时候再度爆发骚乱。（Cambridge)
Iranian Navy chief considers construction of NUCLEAR-powered submarines after new flare-up in Persian Gulf. Tehran is considering the construction of nuclear-powered submarines, Iran’s navy chief has revealed. The development would greatly expand the state’s capabilities to operate in the seas beyond its home waters.(RT)
apocalypse
noun /əˈpɑː.kə.lɪps/ [ S or U ]
a very serious event resulting in great destruction and change
大灾变；大动乱
The book offers a vision of the future in which there is a great nuclear apocalypse. 这本书描述了未来核战争带来的灭顶之灾。
the Apocalypse [ S ]
in the Bible, the total destruction and end of the world
（《圣经》中描述的）世界末日 (Cambridge)
“Donald Trump and America’s Apocalypse” explains about how, by virtue of his background and and stated policies, Donald Trump is fulfilling, and will continue to help fulfill, various prophecies that will lead to the Apocalypse and the future destruction of the United States
juggernaut
noun [C] (POWERFUL FORCE) disapproving /ˈdʒʌɡ.ɚ.nɑːt/
a large powerful force or organization that cannot be stopped
不可抗拒的强大力量（或组织）(Cambridge)
Mike Bloomberg isn’t the anti-Trump juggernaut he seems to be. An increasing number of Democrats are thrilling to the candidacy of former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg. He’s rising in the polls, driven by his seemingly nonstop television and Facebook ads.
queasy
adjective /ˈkwiː.zi/
likely to vomit
要呕吐的，恶心的
I started to feel queasy as soon as the boat left the harbour. 船一离港我就开始觉得恶心。
Just the thought of blood makes me queasy. 一想到血我就想吐。(Cambridge)
Republicans have sat patiently with President Donald Trump on his tariff roller-coaster ride with China. Now they’re starting to feel queasy. Trump argues his escalating trade war will force China to the table for a deal. But his ever-rising tariffs — and his market-rattling tweets — are increasingly alarming the GOP.
