benevolent

a. 仁慈的，善意的,慈善的

A: The test results have come back and the lump was benign.

B: Thanks, Doctor. I was so worried.

benign

a. 1.善良的，慈祥的； 2.(肿瘤等)良性的,无危险的

A: I read in the newspaper that the city was besieged by unexpected attack.

B: Oh, I never trust the newspapers.

besiege

vt. 1.围攻，围困; 2.围住，拥在…周围

A: I bestow this gift upon you as a sign of my gratitude and thanks.

B: You are too generous.

bestow

vt. 赠与,授予

A: Why are you looking so upset?

B: My girlfriend has just betrayed me.

betray

vt.1.背叛，出卖; 2.失信于,辜负; 3.泄露(秘密等); 4.(非故意地)暴露，显露

A: Would you like a hot beverage, Richard?

B: No thanks, Peter. I just had a coffee.

beverage

n. 饮料

A: I was bitten on the leg as I walked through the gate.

B: Did you not read the sign, “Beware of the Dog” ?

beware

v. 谨防，当心

A: Every time I look at the night sky I am bewildered by the stars.

B: Me too, they are fascinating.