读英文原著《Wonder/奇迹男孩》学单词 - 73

Part Four: Jack - Switching Tables

recess

/ˈriːses/
a short period of time between lessons at a school when children can go outdoors and play

Her favorite things at school are music and recess.
她在学校最喜欢的是音乐课和课间休息。

acknowledge

to show someone that you have noticed them or heard what they have said
对…打招呼，理会

Tom acknowledged her presence by a brief glance.
汤姆瞥了她一眼，表示知道她在。

presence

/ˈprezns/

when someone or something is present in a particular place
出席，到场；存在

She asked them not to discuss the matter in her presence.
她要求他们不要当着她的面讨论这个问题。

chase

to quickly follow someone or something in order to catch them

He chased after the burglar but couldn't catch him.
他追赶那个盗贼却没有抓住他。

scold

/skoʊld/

to angrily criticize someone, especially a child, about something they have done
责骂，斥责（小孩）

Her father scolded her for upsetting her mother.
父亲斥责她惹母亲生气。

tray

tray

a flat piece of wood, metal or plastic with raised edges, used for carrying or holding things, especially food
盘；托盘；碟

counter

the place where you pay or are served in a shop, bank, restaurant etc
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