Group 27 · 學習模式

a lament for the dead, especially as part of a funeral rite

輓歌；哀歌

The choir sang a somber dirge at the funeral.

The film's soundtrack included a haunting dirge.

She composed a dirge in memory of her grandfather.

too poor to produce much or any vegetation, or unable to have children

貧瘠的；不育的

The barren desert stretched for miles.

The couple struggled with years of barren attempts to conceive.

Nothing grew on the barren hillside after the fire.

unable to be upset or excited; calm

沉著冷靜的

The imperturbable pilot remained calm during the turbulence.

Her imperturbable demeanor impressed the interviewers.

Nothing seemed to shake his imperturbable composure.

to waste money, time, or resources in a careless manner

揮霍；浪費

He squandered his inheritance within a few years.

They squandered a golden opportunity to expand the business.

Don't squander your talent on distractions.

arrogantly superior and disdainful

高傲的；傲慢的

Her haughty attitude alienated her coworkers.

He gave a haughty sneer at the modest gift.

The haughty aristocrat looked down on the servants.