考研英语

Attain vs Obtain

中华民族伟大复兴绝不是轻轻松松、敲锣打鼓就能实现的，也绝不是一马平川、朝夕之间就能到达的。

Shatter vs Scatter

Indigenous vs Ingenious

"Damn it all, sir!" said Stryver, staring at him, "am I not eligible?"
“去他娘的，先生！”斯特莱佛瞪眼望着他，“我难道还不够资格么？”

不幸的是，这是我人生中相当臭名昭著的一段经历。
Unfortunately it was a rather notorious episode of my life.

在此期间，整座楼都散发着变质啤酒的臭味。
In the interim, a foul smell of stale beer permeated the whole building.

但是，在过渡期间，我们得抱团取暖。
But, in the interim, we have to huddle together for warmth.

A man would have to put his soul at hazard. He'd have to say, "O.K., I'll be part of this world."
人有的时候不得不出卖自己的灵魂。他不得不说：“好吧， 我会适应这个世界的”。

Earmark vs Hallmark