Group 20 · 學習模式

wrongdoing, especially by a public official

瀆職；不法行為

The mayor was removed from office for malfeasance.

Investigators uncovered widespread malfeasance in the agency.

The lawsuit alleged corporate malfeasance.

looking or feeling dejected; sullen

沮喪的；悶悶不樂的

He looked glum after hearing the bad news.

The glum weather matched everyone's mood.

She tried to cheer up her glum coworker.

to defeat someone thoroughly in a battle or contest

征服；擊敗

The champion vanquished every challenger this season.

The army vanquished its enemies after a long siege.

She vanquished her doubts and finally submitted the application.

lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring repeatedly

長久的；多年生的

Traffic congestion is a perennial problem in the city.

The garden is filled with perennial flowers.

He was a perennial favorite among voters.

to ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly

懇求；乞求

The villagers supplicated the king for mercy.

She supplicated for another chance to prove herself.

The prisoner supplicated before the judge for leniency.