36. diffident

A series of hard experiences has made the diffident man become confident again.

一连串艰苦的生活经历使得这个羞涩的男孩变得自信g+=o1i(~)i4。

37. doleful

He narrated in his book about his doleful experiences in war.

他在书中记述了他在战争中孤独的生活经历=jj3lyYxgpB83C)e9。

38. dwindle

Marriage rolled on and their love gradually dwindled away.

他们结婚了，但彼此间的爱却淡了ooGjMHCBnsUq.PJi。

39. eavesdropping

Overhearing is quite different from eavesdropping.

不小心听到和偷听是有很大差别的^Rxj*WV=Zd^-lyiK=。

40. eerie

He heard an eerie sound while crossing a dark wood at night.

夜晚，他穿越小树林时听到了一声奇怪的声响dC+OZmo7l+QELBc。