1. sceptical a. 习惯(或倾向于)怀疑的
This is a sceptical age.
这是一个怀疑一切的时代。
2. scapegoat v. 使成为...的替罪羊
3. mandate n.命令,指令
The government gave the police a mandate to reduce crime.
政府命令警方进一步打击犯罪活动。
4. counterattack n. 反攻,反击
The commander ordered a counterattack.
司令官命令反攻。
5. devastating a.毁灭性的;令人震惊的;强有力的
A smouldering cigarette can kindle a devastating bushfire.
闷燃着的香烟会引起毁灭性的林区大火。
6. detainee n. 被拘留者;未判决囚犯
The people's court shall commit the detainee to the public security organ for supervision.
被拘留的人,由人民法院交公安机关看管。
7. categorically ad. 明确地;直截了当地
The man categorically denied that he was guilty.
这人断然否认他有罪。
8. interfaith a. 多种信仰的
interfaith marriage
异教通婚
9. antithesis n.对立,相对
His creation was an antithesis to academic dogmatism of the time.
他的创作与当时学院派的教条相对立。