Specialize (v) 专精于……
The store specializes in cakes. They don’t make anything else. 如果说某家餐厅擅长做某种菜系,比如川菜等,就可以用这个specializing xxx dishes, specialize是不及物动词。
Burn out (v) 不再热衷;失去兴趣、热情
If you keep studying 10 hours a day, you’re going to burn out. 相似的还有:be washed out;be fed up with; be put up with: 我真忍不了我的老板了。 I cannot put up with my boss anymore.
Originality (n) 原创性;独创性
I’ve never seen another painting like this. The painter has a lot of originality.
Marvel (v) 感到惊讶
When Sarah visited Shanghai, she marveled at all the tall buildings.
有用的习语:more often than not
Drive (v) 干劲;动力
Karen has a real drive to succeed. She works overtime every night.
Blossom (v) 发展;展现才华
Jenny has done really well in this new school. She’s really blossomed. He can only blossom on stage.