Chapter 24

Question 1

salve

Answer 1

药膏, 软膏
an ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection

Question 2

gait

Answer 2

a particular way of walking
步态；步履

Question 3

heft

Answer 3

to lift, hold, or carry something heavy using your hands
举起;抬起;抱起

Question 4

treacherous

Answer 4

If the ground or sea is treacherous, it is extremely dangerous, especially because of bad weather conditions.
（地面或大海尤因气候恶劣）极端危险的，凶险的

Question 5

revere

Answer 5

to very much respect and admire someone or something
尊敬;崇敬

Question 6

penance

Answer 6

an act that shows that you feel sorry about something that you have done, sometimes for religious reasons
悔过，悔罪;补赎

Question 7

scoff

Answer 7

to laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that shows that you think they are stupid or silly
嘲笑，讥笑

Question 8

hermit

Answer 8

a person who lives alone and apart from the rest of society, especially for religious reasons
隐士，（尤指）隐居修道者

Question 9

scowl

Answer 9

to look at someone or something with a very annoyed expression
阴沉着脸看，怒目而视

Question 10

materialize

Answer 10

If an object materializes, it appears suddenly.
突然出现

Question 11

idle

Answer 11

not working or being used
闲置的,无所事事的，空闲的

Question 12

grimy

Answer 12

dirty
肮脏