batch
n. 1.一批,一组,一群; 2.一批生产量
A: The woman was horribly battered by her husband.
B: How awful, I hope that she left him
A: Do you like pancakes?
B: No, and nothing else that is made out of batter.
batter
v. 连续猛击
n. (用鸡蛋,牛奶等调制的)面糊
A: Where did you buy your necklace?
B: Oh, I just bought the beads and made it myself.
bead
n. 1.小珠子; 2.(水,血,汗的)小滴
A: I beckoned him to come, but he refused to move.
B: Perhaps you were not polite enough.
beckon
v. 示意,召唤
A: Watch out, there is a beetle crawling under your leg.
B: Ah, I hate insects.
beetle
n. 甲虫
A: You should have telephoned me beforehand when you knew you were going to be late.
B: I am sorry, but my mobile phone is broken.
beforehand
ad. 预先,事先
A: There is no need to bellow orders at me.
B: Sorry, but I did not think that you would hear me unless I shouted.
A: The fire is going out. What should I do?
B: Use the bellows to blow air onto it.
bellow
vi. 1.咆哮,怒吼; 2.(公牛般地)吼叫
vt. 大声发出,大声喝道
n. 1.喊声,咆哮; 2.[~ s]风箱
A: I have a pain in my belly.
B: Well, you should have bad breakfast.
belly
n. 肚子,腹部
A: Thank you for the beautiful present, you are far too benevolent.
B: You are most welcome. Kindness is not a complaint.