【词汇讲解】

1. fatigue n.疲劳，劳累

The old lady can't bear the fatigue of a long journey.
这位老妇人不能忍受长途旅行的疲劳。

2. prevalent adj.普遍的，盛行的，流行的

The habit of travelling by aeroplane is becoming more prevalent.
乘飞机旅行的习惯变得越来越盛行了。

3. turmoil n.混乱

The robbery put the village in a turmoil.
抢劫使全村陷入混乱。

4. ritual n.例行公事，老规矩

Many of the tribe's customs and rituals are as old as the hills.
这部落的许多风俗、仪式都极其古老。

5. alienation n.疏远，转让

Alcoholism often leads to the alienation of family and friends.
酗酒常常导致家庭和朋友间的疏远。

6. compound 使严重；使恶化

The heavy rain compounded the trouble of the lost hikers.
大雨增加了迷路的徒步旅行者们的困难。