读英文原著《Wonder/奇迹男孩》学单词 106

Part Eight: August - Daybreak

daybreak

dawn
the time of day when light first appears

We arrived in Cairo at daybreak.
拂晓时分我们抵达开罗。

lighten

to become brighter or less dark, or to make something brighter etc

As the sky lightened, we were able to see where we were.
天色渐亮，我们能看清楚身处何地了。

garbage truck = dust cart

a large vehicle which goes from house to house to collect the contents of garbage cans

clunk

/klʌŋk/

a loud sound made when two solid objects hit each other
（物体相撞发出的）啷声，碰撞声

the clunk of the car door being shut
汽车门关上时发出的碰撞声

fish

verb
to search for something in a bag, pocket etc
摸找

Chris fished in his pocket for a coin.
克里斯在口袋里摸找硬币。

cuddle

/ˈkʌdl/

• to hold someone or something very close to you with your arms around them, especially to show that you love them
  （尤指表示喜爱而）抱，拥抱，搂抱

  The little boy cuddled the teddy bear close.
  小男孩紧紧地搂着玩具熊。

• to lie or sit very close to someone or something
  依偎

  The children cuddled up to each other for warmth.
  孩子们互相依偎在一起取暖。