英语幽默 | 她因为快乐就穿白色的衣服 She wears white because she’s happy
“Yes, please, Miss,” Dick said. “Why do men wear black in this country when they marry, Miss?”
“是的，请问，老师，”迪克说。“在我国，男人结婚的时候，为什么穿黑衣服呢，老师？”
区别辨析solve与resolve
这两个动词均含“解决”之意。
英语短篇小说 | The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg 败坏哈德莱堡的人 马克·吐温
It was many years ago. Hadleyburg was the most honest and upright town in all the region round about. It had kept that reputation unsmirched during three generations, and was prouder of it than of any other of its possessions.
与拉丁词根pend, pens（hang 悬挂）相关的英语词汇
appendix
英 [əˈpendɪks] 美 [əˈpendɪks]
阑尾；（书、文件的）附录
英语幽默 | 城市地图 Map of the city
Nat lay on the ground for a few seconds and then he sat up and said, “Where am I?”
纳特在地上躺了几秒钟，然后坐起来说：“我这是在哪儿呀？”
区别辨析socks与stocking
这两个名词均表示“袜”之意。
英语短篇小说 | A Dog’s Tale 狗的自述 马克·吐温
My father was a St. Bernard, my mother was a collie, but I am a Presbyterian. This is what my mother told me; I do not know these nice distinctions myself.
与拉丁词根man, manu（hand 手）相关的英语词汇
manipulate
英 [məˈnɪpjuleɪt] 美 [məˈnɪpjuleɪt]
（暗中）控制、操纵、影响；（熟练地）操作、使用；（术语）正骨、治疗脱臼
英语幽默 | 她是个讨厌的姑娘 She’s a nasty girl
“She’s a nasty one,” he said angrily. “Don’t talk to her.”
“她是个险恶的姑娘，”他生气地说。“别跟她说话。”
区别辨析slip、glide、slide与skid
这些动词均可表示“滑动”之意。
