Title: the-demon-awakens

Q: monk
(noun) a member of a religious community of men who usually promise to remain poor, unmarried, and separated from the rest of society
A: 修士
（名詞）通常承諾保持貧窮、未婚且與社會隔絕的男性宗教社群成員
Again the young monk could only shrug helplessly, wanting to know but afraid to know.
年轻的僧人只能再次无奈地耸耸肩，既想知道又怕知道。

Q: stone
(noun) a hard substance that comes from the ground and is used for building, carving, etc.
A: 石頭
（名詞）來自地面的硬質物質，用於建築、雕刻等。
Its gray rock walls seemed to grow right from the solid stone, an extension of the earth's power.
它那灰色的岩壁仿佛直接从坚实的岩石中生长出来，仿佛是大地的力量的延伸。

Q: goblin
(noun) an ugly and sometimes evil creature that likes to cause trouble
A: 哥布林
（名詞）一種醜陋且有時邪惡、喜歡惹麻煩的生物
The wicked goblins certainly, so full of anger and greed, so delighting in murder and war.
那些邪恶的哥布林确实如此，满心愤怒与贪婪，沉迷于杀戮与战争。

Q: elf
(noun) a small creature in stories usually with pointed ears and magical powers
A: 十一
（名詞）故事中通常有尖耳朵和魔法力量的小生物
Juraviel didn't have to look Tuntun's way to know her pose, for the obstinate elf struck it often.
尤拉维尔无需看向咕噜咕噜，便知道她摆出了什么姿势，因为这位固执的精灵经常摆出那个姿势。

Q: giant
(noun) a legendary creature usually thought of as being an extremely large and powerful person
A: 巨人
（名詞）傳說中的生物，通常被認為是極其龐大且強大的人物
Pony shrugged, not willing to discount the possibility of giants, not after viewing a dead goblin.
波尼耸了耸肩，不愿排除巨人的可能性——毕竟他亲眼见过一只死去的哥布林。

Q: side
(noun) a place, space, or direction that is away from or beyond the center of something
A: 側邊
（名詞）遠離或超越某物中心的地方、空間或方向
Immediately a pair of mugs came up into the air from the side of the room.
霎時間，房間一側飛起了一對馬克杯。

Q: against
(preposition) in opposition to (someone or something)
A: 反對
（介詞）緊靠著；倚著（某物）
Pony squeezed in tight between two buildings and put her head against a wall.
小馬擠在兩棟建築物之間，將頭靠在牆上。

Q: sword
(noun) a weapon with a long metal blade that has a sharp point and edge
A: 劍
（名詞）帶有長金屬刀刃且刀尖銳利的武器
Even as the goblin began to turn, Elbryan's sword came down hard on its head.
就在那隻哥布林剛要轉身之際，Elbryan's 的劍猛然劈向它的頭部。

Q: such
(adverb) to the degree that is specified or understood
A: 像這樣
（副詞）以指定或理解的程度為準
It didn't seem such a momentous thing, just a gradual stirring in a deep cave in a far, empty mountain.
這似乎並非什麼了不起的大事，不過是遙遠空曠的山巒中，某座深邃洞穴裡的一陣緩緩騷動。

Q: reply
(verb) to say, write, or do something as an answer or response
A: 回覆
（動詞）用來表示、書寫或作為回應的行為
The look the stocky man gave him in reply did little to allay the monk's mounting suspicions.
那个身材魁梧的男人回敬他的眼神，丝毫未能消除僧人心中日益加深的疑虑。

Q: centaur
(noun) a creature in Greek mythology that is part human and part horse
A: 半人馬
（名詞）希臘神話中部分人類與馬的生物
Elbryan turned a wry gaze on the centaur.
Elbryan帶著苦笑的目光看著半人馬。

Q: realize
(verb) to understand or become aware of (something)
A: 意識到
（動詞）理解或覺察（某物）
The object on the fourth shoulder pole, each man realized, would be enough to get the lesson across.
每个人都意识到，第四根肩扛杆上的那个物件，足以让人明白这个道理。

Q: master
(noun) someone (especially a man) who has a servant or slave
A: 師父
（名詞）有僕人或奴隸的人（尤其是男性）
Without a word, the tall master stalked from the room.
那位高大的师傅一言不发，大步走出房间。

Q: ground
(noun) the surface of the earth
A: 場地
（名詞）地球表面
Elbryan prodded the ground with the tip of his sword.
Elbryan 用劍尖戳了戳地面。

Q: perhaps
(adverb) possibly but not certainly : maybe
A: 也許吧
（副詞） 可能但不確定 ： 可能
It wouldn't matter, she quickly reminded herself, and perhaps this way, defenseless, the end would come more quickly.
「這無關緊要，」她迅速提醒自己，或許就這樣，毫無防備地，結局會來得更快。

Q: indeed
(adverb) without any question
A: 確實如此
（副詞） 毫無疑問
Faith heeded no proof - indeed the very value of faith was loyalty to beliefs without proof!
信仰不需證據——事實上，信仰的價值正在於對信念的忠誠，而無需證據！

Q: creature
(noun) an animal of any type
A: 生物
（名詞）任何類型的動物
For the demonic creature in the cave, such questions hardly mattered.
对于洞穴里的那只恶魔般的生物来说，这些问题根本无关紧要。

Q: dactyl
(noun) The ancient winged demon, Bestesbulzibar, that awakens and commands the armies of evil in Corona.
A: 達克提爾
（名詞）達克提爾；統率邪惡軍隊的遠古魔翼惡魔。
By sheer will and brute strength, the dactyl flexed its wings.
憑藉堅強的意志與蠻力，達克提爾展開了翅膀。

Q: human
(adjective) of, relating to, or affecting people
A: 人類
（形容詞）與人有關、與人相關或影響他人
Its head, too, was somewhat human, except more angular, with a narrow jaw and pointed chin.
它的头部也颇具人形，只是轮廓更为棱角分明，下颌狭窄，下巴尖尖的。

Q: fight
(verb) to use weapons or physical force to try to hurt someone, to defeat an enemy, etc. : to struggle in battle or physical combat
A: 戰鬥
（動詞）使用武器或身體力量試圖傷害他人、擊敗敵人等：在戰鬥中掙扎或肢體戰鬥
To where his parents were fighting, to where Pony had run.
前往他父母爭吵的地方，前往 Pony 逃跑的地方。

Q: fear
(noun) an unpleasant emotion caused by being aware of danger : a feeling of being afraid
A: 恐懼
（名詞）因意識到危險而產生的不愉快情緒：一種害怕的感覺
That notion brought fear and Elbryan tried to pull away - and did break the hold long enough to catch his breath.
這個念頭令他感到恐懼，Elbryan試圖掙脫——並確實掙脫了片刻，得以喘口氣。

Q: nod
(verb) to move your head up and down as a way of answering "yes" or of showing agreement, understanding, or approval
A: 點頭
（動詞）用來上下移動頭部，以回答「是」或表示同意、理解或認可
Elbryan shrugged and nodded down the road to the north, then led the girl off at a swift pace.
Elbryan 聳了聳肩，朝北邊的道路點了點頭，隨即大步帶著女孩離去。

Q: low
(adjective) not rising or extending upward a great distance
A: 低
（形容詞）不向上或向上延伸很遠
A line of drool hung low from the dactyl's mouth as it considered its former and future allies, its army of woe.
那隻達克提爾凝視著昔日的盟友與未來的盟友——這支由悲慟組成的軍隊時，一縷口水從牠嘴邊垂了下來。

Q: magic
(noun) a power that allows people (such as witches and wizards) to do impossible things by saying special words or performing special actions
A: 魔法
（名詞）一種能力，使人們（如巫師和女巫）能透過說出特殊詞語或執行特殊行動來完成不可能的事
Of course he knew of the Ring Stones, the heavenly gifts to St.-Mere-Abelle, the source of all the magic in the world.
他當然知道 Ring 和 Stones，他們是賜予 St.-Mere-Abelle 的天賜之物，也是世間一切魔法的源頭。

Q: voice
(noun) the sounds that you make with your mouth and throat when you are speaking, singing, etc.
A: 配音
（名詞）你說話、唱歌等時用嘴巴和喉嚨發出的聲音。
Pony recognized the frustration in his voice, though he did well to hide it.
Pony 聽出了他語氣中的懊惱，儘管他隱藏得相當巧妙。

Q: wide
(adjective) extending a great distance from one side to the other : not narrow
A: 寬度
（形容詞）從一邊延伸到另一邊的距離：不狹窄
The snicker was soon gone, but the smile remained, all the wider for the sight.
那聲輕笑很快便消失了，但笑容卻依然掛在臉上，眼前的景象讓那笑容顯得更加燦爛。

Q: suddenly
(adverb) very quickly in usually an unexpected way : in a sudden way
A: 突然
（副詞）非常快速且通常意想不到的方式：突然地
Elbryan felt suddenly closer to the girl, as if they two had shared something very special and very private.
Elbryan 突然覺得與那個女孩更親近了，彷彿兩人之間分享了某種非常特別且極其私密的東西。

Q: smile
(verb) to make a smile : to make the corners of your mouth turn up in an expression that shows happiness, amusement, pleasure, affection, etc.
A: 微笑
（動詞）微笑：讓你嘴角上揚，表達快樂、愉悅、愛意等表情。
Elbryan moved up to the comer of the next house, smiling for his cleverness, and peered around.
埃尔布莱恩走到隔壁房子的拐角处，为自己的机智暗自得意，然后探头张望。

Q: consider
(verb) to think about (something or someone) carefully especially in order to make a choice or decision
A: 考慮
（動詞）仔細思考（某事或某人）特別是為了做出選擇或決定
A line of drool hung low from the dactyl's mouth as it considered its former and future allies, its army of woe.
那隻達克提爾凝視著昔日的盟友與未來的盟友——這支由悲慟組成的軍隊時，一縷口水從牠嘴邊垂了下來。

Q: shoulder
(noun) the part of your body where your arm is connected
A: 肩膀
（名詞）你手臂連接的身體部位
The object on the fourth shoulder pole, each man realized, would be enough to get the lesson across.
每个人都意识到，第四根肩扛杆上的那个物件，足以让人明白这个道理。

Q: hit
(noun) an act of hitting someone or something
A: 命中
（名詞）攻擊某人或某物的行為
Realizing she hadn't been hit by anything, she put her feet back under her and ran on.
她意識到自己並沒有被什麼東西擊中，便重新站穩腳步，繼續跑了下去。

Q: along
(preposition) in a line matching the length or direction of (something)
A: 沿著
（介詞）在與（某物）長度或方向相符的行中
From up here: St.-Mere-Abelle appeared as a thick and stretched snake, winding its way along the top of the sea cliff.
從高處望去：St.-Mere-Abelle 宛如一條粗壯而狹長的蛇，沿著海崖頂端蜿蜒前行。

Q: step
(verb) to move in a specified direction by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place : to move somewhere by walking
A: 踏步
（動詞）透過抬起腳並放在不同位置朝指定方向移動：透過走路移動到某處
Jilseponie moved first, a single, tiny step, her arm reaching out helplessly.
吉尔塞波妮率先动了，只迈出了一小步，手臂无助地伸了出去。

Q: deep
(adjective) having a large distance to the bottom from the surface or highest point
A: 深沉
（形容詞）與地面或最高點有很大距離
It didn't seem such a momentous thing, just a gradual stirring in a deep cave in a far, empty mountain.
這似乎並非什麼了不起的大事，不過是遙遠空曠的山巒中，某座深邃洞穴裡的一陣緩緩騷動。

Q: bear
(verb) to accept or endure (something)
A: 熊
（動詞）接受或忍受（某事）
As if in a grotesque mockery of that hope, a goblin marched around that corner, bearing down on the girl.
彷彿是對那份希望的一種怪誕嘲弄，一個小妖精從轉角處大步走來，直撲那名女孩而去。

Q: powrie
A small, savage, dwarf-like warrior race serving the demon's forces. Powries are known for their brutality and their use of barbed caps and heavy weapons.
A: 波瑞矮魔
（名詞）波瑞矮魔
It was a powrie mannikin, Avelyn realized.
Avelyn意識到那是個強力人偶。

Q: powries
A violent dwarf-like race that serves the demon armies in The Demon Awakens.
A: 波瑞矮魔
（名詞）波瑞矮魔複數形式
It wasn't lost on Juraviel, though, for the elf had battled the fierce, evil powries many times over the centuries.
不過Juraviel也沒忘記，因為這位精靈幾個世紀以來多次與兇猛邪惡的波瑞斯作戰。

Q: alone
(adjective) without anyone or anything else : not involving or including anyone or anything else : separate from other people or things
A: 孤獨
（形容詞）沒有任何人或任何事物：不涉及或包含任何人或任何事物：與他人或事物分離
Elbryan felt totally alone, yet one with the universe, a small part of majesty, a small but endless flicker in eternity.
Elbryan 感到徹底的孤獨，卻又與宇宙融為一體，既是壯麗景象中的一小部分，也是永恆中微小卻無盡的微光。

Q: cry
(verb) to produce tears from your eyes often while making loud sounds because of pain, sorrow, or other strong emotions
A: 哭泣
（動詞）因疼痛、悲傷或其他強烈情緒而發出大聲聲音時，經常從眼中流淚
Pony let out a cry, hurled one of her stones at the creature, and ran off.
小马惊叫一声，朝那怪物扔了一块石头，然后跑开了。

Q: bow
(verb) to bend forward at the neck or waist as a formal way of greeting someone or showing respect
A: 弓
（動詞）以頸部或腰部前傾，作為正式的問候或表達尊重的方式
The weight of his first kill descended upon him, bowing his shoulders, nearly driving him to his knees.
殺害 first 的罪孽如山般壓在他身上，令他雙肩下垂，幾乎要跪倒在地。

Q: dead
(adjective) no longer alive or living : no longer having life
A: 死了
（形容詞）不再活著或活著：不再擁有生命
Finally he stopped, realizing it was dead, that it could no longer hurt him.
最后，他停了下来，意识到那东西已经死了，再也伤害不了他了。

Q: sight
(noun) the sense through which a person or animal becomes aware of light, color, etc., by using the eyes : the ability to see
A: 視覺
（名詞）人或動物透過眼睛感知光線、顏色等的感官：看見的能力
In the hollow of the twin pines, he had lost sight of his enemy - the first, and often fatal, mistake.
在那兩棵松樹形成的樹蔭下，他失去了敵人的蹤影——這是一個first，且往往致命的錯誤。

Q: hardly
(adverb) barely scarcely
A: 才不是呢
（副詞）幾乎是
For the demonic creature in the cave, such questions hardly mattered.
对于洞穴里的那只恶魔般的生物来说，这些问题根本无关紧要。

Q: edge
(noun) the line or part where an object or area begins or ends
A: 邊緣
（名詞）物體或區域開始或結束的線條或部分
Silently mouthing that litany, Elbryan inched his face toward the edge of the pine.
埃尔布莱恩默默念着那段祷文，将脸慢慢凑向松树的边缘。

Q: force
(verb) to make (someone) do something that he or she does not want to do
A: 武裝
（動詞）讓（某人）做他或她不想做的事
Now she remembered her training, forced herself to think clearly and concisely.
此刻，她想起了自己的训练，强迫自己思路清晰、言简意赅。

Q: remark
(verb) to make a statement about someone or something : to make a remark
A: 備註
（動詞）對某人或某事發表陳述：發表評論
Elbryan's surprise at her qualification of the remark reflected clearly on his face.
Elbryan's 對她對這番話的評價感到驚訝，這份驚訝清晰地表現在他的臉上。

Q: arrow
(noun) a weapon that is made to be shot from a bow and that is usually a stick with a point at one end and feathers at the other end
A: 箭頭
（名詞）一種用來用弓箭射擊的武器，通常是一根一端有尖、另一端有羽毛的棍子
Scores and scores of small arrows, filling the air all about him!
成百上千支小箭，密密麻麻地填满了他周围的空气！

Q: forest
(noun) a thick growth of trees and bushes that covers a large area
A: 森林
（名詞）覆蓋大片區域的濃密樹木與灌木叢
Not so far down, they moved beneath the misty canopy, and the forested valley came clear to Elbryan.
没走多远，他们便穿过了雾气缭绕的树冠层，这片林木葱郁的山谷在埃尔布莱恩眼前豁然开朗。

Q: surprise
(verb) to cause (someone) to feel surprised
A: 驚喜
（動詞）讓（某人）感到驚訝
Elbryan's surprise at her qualification of the remark reflected clearly on his face.
Elbryan's 對她對這番話的評價感到驚訝，這份驚訝清晰地表現在他的臉上。

Q: monster
(noun) a strange or horrible imaginary creature
A: 怪物
（名詞）奇異或可怕的想像生物
Elbryan tried to stab the monster again, but the giant squeezed even tighter, and all the young man could do was groan.
Elbryan 試圖再次刺向那隻怪物，但巨獸的摟抱卻更加緊緊地箍住他，年輕人只能發出呻吟。

Q: weapon
(noun) something (such as a gun, knife, club, or bomb) that is used for fighting or attacking someone or for defending yourself when someone is attacking you
A: 武器
（名詞）用於戰鬥或攻擊他人，或在有人攻擊你時自衛的物品（如槍、刀、棍棒或炸彈）
Every part of the demon was a weapon, devastating and deadly.
那恶魔的每一处都是武器，具有毁灭性的杀伤力。

Q: nearly
(adverb) not completely : almost but not quite
A: 幾乎
（副詞） 不完全：幾乎但不完全
The weight of his first kill descended upon him, bowing his shoulders, nearly driving him to his knees.
殺害 first 的罪孽如山般壓在他身上，令他雙肩下垂，幾乎要跪倒在地。

Q: spirit
(noun) the force within a person that is believed to give the body life, energy, and power
A: 精神
（名詞）被認為賦予身體生命、能量與力量的體內力量
The demon spirit fell deep within itself, summoned its powers, both physical and magical.
恶魔沉入内心深处，调动起自身的力量，无论是肉体之力还是魔法之力。

Q: rush
(verb) to move or do something very quickly or in a way that shows you are in a hurry
A: 拉什
（動詞）快速移動或做某事，或以表現出你急促的方式
Jojonah launched into a rushed explanation, more the regurgitation of a prepared speech than anything spontaneous.
Jojonah 急忙開始解釋，那更像是背誦預先準備好的講稿，而非任何即興之作。

Q: sense
(verb) to understand or be aware of (something) without being told about it or having evidence that it is true
A: 意義
（動詞）理解或意識到（某事），而非被告知或沒有證據證明其真實性
Shocked back to his senses, Avelyn turned his attention to the high roof directly below him.
阿维林猛然惊醒，回过神来，随即把目光投向正下方的高耸屋顶。

Q: spot
(noun) a small area of a surface that is different from other areas
A: 斑點
（名詞）表面上一小塊區域，且與其他區域不同
There were the bodies; she saw Olwan, crumpled and broken in the same spot where she had seen him fall.
那裡躺著屍體；她看見 Olwan，蜷縮著、支離破碎，就倒在當初目睹他墜落的那個位置。

Q: power
(noun) the ability or right to control people or things
A: 動力
（名詞）控制人或事物的能力或權利
The demon spirit fell deep within itself, summoned its powers, both physical and magical.
恶魔沉入内心深处，调动起自身的力量，无论是肉体之力还是魔法之力。

Q: roll
(verb) to move across the ground or another surface by turning over and over
A: 翻滾
（動詞）透過翻轉在地面或其他表面上移動
The day was late, and gray clouds were rolling in to hide the afternoon sun.
时近黄昏，灰蒙蒙的云层滚滚而来，遮住了午后的阳光。

Q: breath
(noun) the air that you take into your lungs and send out from your lungs when you breathe : air that is inhaled and exhaled in breathing
A: 呼吸
（名詞）你吸入肺部並從肺部呼出的空氣：在呼吸中被吸入和呼出的空氣
Elbryan held his breath, thinking that Pony's mother, often stern, would scold the girl severely.
埃尔布莱恩屏住了呼吸，心想通常很严厉的波妮的母亲一定会狠狠地训斥这个女孩。

Q: thick
(adjective) having a large distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces : not thin
A: 厚重
（形容詞）上下表面或前後表面間距較大：不薄
The texture of its skin was rough and thick, an armored hide, reddish in hue and shiny, as if lit by its own inner glow.
它的皮膚質地粗糙厚實，宛如一層盔甲般的皮革，色澤泛紅且光澤閃耀，彷彿散發著自身的光芒。

Q: shake
(verb) to move sometimes violently back and forth or up and down with short, quick movements
A: 搖晃
（動詞）有時劇烈地前後移動，或上下移動，動作短促快速
Pony sighed, too, and shook her head as if to show her ultimate frustration with adults.
小马也叹了口气，摇了摇头，仿佛在表达她对大人们的极度无奈。

Q: least
(adverb) in or to the smallest degree
A: 最少
（副詞）以最小程度
It appeared to him as if the mist were somehow blocking, or at least escaping, the winds, but how could that be?
在他看來，彷彿那霧氣以某種方式阻擋了風，或者至少讓風從中逸散，但這怎麼可能呢？

Q: ahead
(adverb) in or toward the front
A: 前進
（副詞）在前面或向前
The girl was not looking ahead, though, but at the ridge to the south behind them.
然而，那个女孩并没有望向前方，而是望着他们身后南边的山脊。

Q: straight
(adjective) not having curves, bends, or angles
A: 直線
（形容詞）沒有曲線、彎曲或角度
Elbryan cocked his head and ran a hand through his thick layers of straight, light brown hair.
Elbryan 歪著頭，伸手撥弄他那層層疊疊的直順淺色 brown 頭髮。

Q: strength
(noun) the quality or state of being physically strong
A: 實力
（名詞）身體強壯的品質或狀態
By sheer will and brute strength, the dactyl flexed its wings.
憑藉堅強的意志與蠻力，達克提爾展開了翅膀。

Q: enemy
(noun) someone who hates another : someone who attacks or tries to harm another
A: 敵人
（名詞）恨他人的人：攻擊或試圖傷害他人的人
Its thoughts turned from its enemies to those it would summon as minions.
它的思绪从敌人身上转移到了那些它将召唤来作为爪牙的生物身上。

Q: companion
(noun) a person or animal you spend time with or enjoy being with
A: 伴侶
（名詞）你相處或享受相處的人或動物
It had tried to flee with its companions but fell short of the brush for lack of breath and died soon after.
它曾試圖與同伴一同逃跑，卻因氣力不支而未能抵達灌木叢，隨後不久便死去。

Q: attack
(noun) a violent, harmful, or destructive act against someone or something
A: 攻擊
（名詞）對某人或某物所施加的暴力、有害或破壞性行為
At this point, Tallareyish was playing white, pressing the attack, but Elbryan meant to reverse that.
此時，Tallareyish 執白並展開攻勢，但 Elbryan 打算扭轉局勢。

Q: folk
(noun) people in general
A: 民謠
（名詞）一般人
The village was not even walled, as earlier settlements near the Wilderlands had been, and the folk were not well armed.
這個村莊甚至沒有築牆，不像先前位於 Wilderlands 附近的聚落那樣，而且村民們的武裝也不足。

Q: dwarf
(noun) a creature that looks like a small man and that often lives underground and has magical powers
A: 矮人
（名詞）一種看起來像小個子的生物，經常生活在地下，擁有魔法力量
Powries were skinny dwarfs, barely four feet in height.
波瑞斯是身材瘦小的矮人，身高还不到四英尺。

Q: clear
(adjective) very obvious : not causing or allowing doubt
A: 清場
（形容詞）非常明顯：不引起或不允許懷疑
Again it was the smell of his burning village that cleared his head.
又是他家村庄燃烧的气味，让他头脑清醒过来。

Q: image
(noun) a picture that is produced by a camera, artist, mirror, etc.
A: 圖片
（名詞）由相機、藝術家、鏡子等所產生的圖像。
Elbryan liked the image; every day that passed, he found that he enjoyed looking at Pony more and more.
埃尔布莱恩很喜欢这幅画面；随着日子一天天过去，他发现自己越来越喜欢看波尼了。

Q: finally
(adverb) at the end of a period of time : after a long time
A: 終於
（副詞） 在一段時間結束時：經過很長時間
Stronger than its little body would indicate, the goblin finally pushed her aside and turned its spear.
那隻哥布林的力量遠比其嬌小的身軀所顯示的更為強大，它終於將她推開，並轉動長矛。

Q: battle
(noun) a military fight between groups of soldiers, ships, airplanes, etc.
A: 戰鬥
（名詞）士兵、船隻、飛機等群體之間的軍事衝突。
Elbryan savored every word, envisioning the battle clearly.
埃尔布莱恩细细品味着每一句话，脑海中清晰地浮现出那场战斗的景象。

Q: heart
(noun) the organ in your chest that pumps blood through your veins and arteries
A: 心
（名詞）你胸口那個器官，負責將血液泵送到你的靜脈和動脈裡
The reward for such a life, for such a good heart, was a better existence in a better place.
這般人生、這般善良的心靈，所獲得的回報，便是能在更美好的地方過上更美好的生活。

Q: lift
(verb) to move (something or someone) to a higher position : raise
A: 提升
（動詞）移動（某物或某人）到較高位置：抬起
Carved into the roof were four arms, two sets, hands lifted high, palms open and holding stones.
屋顶上雕刻着四只手臂，分两组，双手高举，掌心朝上，手中各握着一块石头。

Q: mind
(noun) the part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, and remembers
A: 心靈
（名詞）一個人中思考、推理、感受與記憶的部分
And the name, all the names, were gone from her mind - that was the worst thing' of all!
而那個名字，所有名字，都從她的腦海中消失了——這才是最糟糕的事！

Q: bit
(noun) a small piece of something
A: 位
（名詞）某物的一小塊
Avelyn retracted his hand a few inches, wondering if he was being a bit foolish here.
Avelyn 將手往後縮了幾英寸，心想自己這舉動是不是有點傻。

Q: drop
(verb) to let (something) fall
A: 掉落
（動詞）讓（某物）墜落
The goblin staggered weirdly, dropped its weapon, and fell to its knees.
那只哥布林怪异地踉跄了一下，掉落了武器，随即跪倒在地。

Q: valley
(noun) an area of low land between hills or mountains
A: 山谷
（名詞）丘陵或山脈之間的低窪地區
And of the other patrol, who had battled in the wide pine valley among the caribou moss?
至于另一支巡逻队，他们曾在广阔的松林谷地中，在驯鹿苔藓丛中作战，他们又如何了？

Q: grab
(verb) to quickly take and hold (someone or something) with your hand or arms
A: 抓住
（動詞）快速用手或手臂抓住並抓住（某人或某物）
Adjonas grabbed Quintall by the shoulder.
Adjonas 抓住 Quintall 的肩膀。

Q: huge
(adjective) very large : very great in size, amount, or degree
A: 巨大
（形容詞）非常大：在大小、數量或程度上非常大
Avelyn had never seen a place so huge, could not comprehend the effort that had been expended to put this hall together.
Avelyn 從未見過如此宏偉的場所，更無法想像建造這座大廳所耗費的心血。

Q: wonder
(verb) to have interest in knowing or learning something : to think about something with curiosity
A: 驚奇
（動詞）對知識或學習事物有興趣：以好奇心思考某事
Pony couldn't sustain her smile as she watched him go, wondering if she had pushed him a little too hard.
Pony 看著他離去，笑容漸漸僵在臉上，心想自己是否對他太過苛求了。

Q: whisper
(noun) a very soft and quiet way of speaking
A: 低聲
（名詞）非常柔和且輕聲的說話方式
All the world seemed still, not a bird calling, not a whisper of wind.
整个世界仿佛静止了，没有鸟儿啼鸣，也没有一丝风声。

Q: heavy
(adjective) having great weight : difficult to lift or move
A: 沉重
（形容詞）擁有沉重：難以舉起或移動
In her hand she clutched her heavy wooden spoon.
她緊握著那把沉重的木勺。

Q: among
(preposition) in or through (a group of people or things)
A: 其中
（名詞）與他人或事物同等善良、熟練、有價值等
Quintall was the shortest man in the class of twenty-five, while Avelyn was among the tallest.
Quintall 是班上二十五名學生中身高最矮的，而 Avelyn 則是班上最高的人之一。

Q: beyond
(adverb) on or to the farther part or side
A: 超越
（名詞）相信某事將會發生或很可能發生
On the ridge and in the vale beyond, the primary enemy became boredom.
在山脊上以及山谷的另一端，最大的敌人变成了无聊。

Q: push
(verb) to use force to move (someone or something) forward or away from you
A: 推
（動詞）用武力將（某人或某物）向前或遠離你
Pony couldn't sustain her smile as she watched him go, wondering if she had pushed him a little too hard.
Pony 看著他離去，笑容漸漸僵在臉上，心想自己是否對他太過苛求了。

Q: doubt
(noun) a feeling of being uncertain or unsure about something
A: 懷疑
（名詞）對某件事感到不確定或不確定的感覺
Tuntun was wrong, Juraviel knew without any doubt at all; this one had character.
图图错了，朱拉维尔对此毫不怀疑；这个家伙很有个性。

Q: tear
(noun) a hole or opening in something (such as a piece of paper or cloth) that is made by cutting it or tearing it
A: 撕裂
（名詞）是透過切割或撕裂物件（如紙張或布料）上的洞或開口
The black-winged demon looked down at a darker red tear marring its otherwise smooth hide.
那只黑翼恶魔低头看着一滴更深的红色泪珠，它正玷污着那原本光滑的皮毛。

Q: dozen
(noun) a group of 12 people or things
A: 打
（名詞）12人或事物的團體
But the giant had seen the move dozens of times in its battles with little folk.
但那巨人与小矮人交战时，早已见过这招无数次了。

Q: trail
(verb) to pull (something) behind you especially on the ground
A: 步道
（動詞）在你身後拉（某物），尤其是在地上
More arrows whistled past, each trailing a strand, each tightening the web about Elbryan, holding him from his meal.
更多箭矢呼嘯而過，每支箭尾都拖著一縷絲線，將纏繞在 Elbryan 身上的網越收越緊，使他無法享用這頓美餐。

Q: surely
(adverb) in a confident way
A: 當然
（副詞）自信地
Avelyn calmed quickly; surely they did recognize the jewel, and apparently, it did not bother them.
艾维琳很快平静下来；他们显然认出了那颗宝石，而且看来并不介意。

Q: staff
(noun) a group of people who work for an organization or business
A: 工作人員
（名詞）一群為組織或企業工作的人員
Elbryan clutched his staff and set his heels.
埃尔布莱恩紧握法杖，双脚稳稳地站定。

Q: beside
(adjective) not able or likely to be hurt or harmed in any way : not in danger
A: 旁邊
（形容詞）無法或可能受到任何傷害：不處於危險中
And when he slipped back beside the tenth and last basket, he saw steam still rising from his tea.
当他溜回第十个也是最后一个篮子旁边时，他看见茶杯里还在冒着热气。

Q: pain
(noun) the physical feeling caused by disease, injury, or something that hurts the body
A: 疼痛
（名詞）因疾病、受傷或傷害身體的事物所引起的身體感覺
It wasn't difficult to imagine the power of the creature's bite or the pain of getting free from those nasty teeth.
不難想像那生物咬下的力道，以及掙脫那些可怕獠牙時所承受的痛苦。

Q: scream
(verb) to suddenly cry out in a loud and high voice because of pain, surprise, etc.
A: 尖叫
（動詞）因疼痛、驚訝等原因突然大聲喊叫。
Everything was confusion, screams and cries of pain.
现场一片混乱，到处都是尖叫和痛苦的呻吟。

Q: strike
(verb) to hit (someone or something) in a forceful way
A: 罷工
（動詞）用力擊打（某人或某物）
Juraviel didn't have to look Tuntun's way to know her pose, for the obstinate elf struck it often.
尤拉维尔无需看向咕噜咕噜，便知道她摆出了什么姿势，因为这位固执的精灵经常摆出那个姿势。

Q: scramble
(verb) to move or climb over something quickly especially while also using your hands
A: 緊急起飛
（名詞）快速移動或攀爬某物的行為，尤其是同時使用雙手
Desperately, the young man scrambled to the side, trying to ready a defense.
那年轻人慌忙向一旁闪避，试图做好防御准备。

Q: wind
(noun) a natural movement of air outside
A: 風
（名詞）空氣在外面自然流動
From up here: St.-Mere-Abelle appeared as a thick and stretched snake, winding its way along the top of the sea cliff.
從高處望去：St.-Mere-Abelle 宛如一條粗壯而狹長的蛇，沿著海崖頂端蜿蜒前行。

Q: almost
(adverb) only a little less than : nearly
A: 幾乎
（副詞）僅略小於：幾乎
The startled, almost feral, reaction of the hunters froze Elbryan in his tracks and sent Pony ducking for cover.
獵人們那驚惶失措、近乎野獸般的反應，讓 Elbryan 當場僵在原地，也讓 Pony 急忙蹲下尋求掩護。

Q: simply
(adverb) nothing more than : only, merely, or just
A: 簡單
（副詞）僅是：僅、僅、或僅
Either Avelyn had a direct line to God or the young man simply had no idea of what it was to be human.
要不是 Avelyn 能直接與上帝溝通，就是這年輕人根本不知道身為 human 是什麼滋味。

Q: slip
(verb) to slide out of the proper position
A: 滑倒
（動詞）滑出正確位置
All advantage was lost as the young man stumbled, the loose earth slipping out from under his foot.
就在年轻人脚下一滑，松软的泥土从脚下滑落之际，所有的优势都化为乌有。

Q: expression
(noun) the act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by speech, writing, or some other method : the act of expressing something
A: 表達
（名詞）透過言語、書寫或其他方式，讓你的想法、感受等被知道的行為：表達某物的行為
When Juraviel turned back this time, his expression was more stern.
這次當 Juraviel 轉身時，他的神情顯得更加嚴厲。

Q: hop
(verb) to move by a quick jump or series of jumps
A: 跳
（動詞）透過快速跳躍或一連串跳躍移動
Pony grinned warmly, hoping he was right.
小马露出了温暖的笑容，希望自己说得没错。

Q: pause
(verb) to stop doing something for a short time before doing it again
A: 停頓
（動詞）停止某件事短暫停止，然後再做一次
The master paused and lamented his own weakness.
师傅停顿了一下，为自己的软弱而懊恼。

Q: glance
(noun) a quick look
A: 瞥一眼
（名詞）快速看一眼
With great effort, Elbryan tore his gaze from the dreadful spectacle below and glanced all around.
埃尔布莱恩费了九牛二虎之力，才将视线从下方的惨状上移开，环顾四周。

Q: ship
(noun) a large boat used for traveling long distances over the sea
A: 船隻
（名詞）用於長距離海上航行的大型船隻
Father Abbot Markwart had pointedly mentioned that there were no ships in; Avelyn knew where he was supposed to go.
修道院長 Markwart 曾明確指出沒有船隻進港；Avelyn 知道自己該去哪裡。

Q: wound
(noun) an injury that is caused when a knife, bullet, etc., cuts or breaks the skin
A: 傷勢
（名詞）當刀子、子彈等割傷或破裂皮膚所造成的傷害
Dinoniel was gone, a distant memory, but the demon spirit had returned and the physical wounds had healed.
Dinoniel 已不復存在，只剩下一段遙遠的回憶，但那惡靈卻已歸來，而肉體上的傷痕也已癒合。

Q: spin
(verb) to turn or cause someone or something to turn around repeatedly
A: 旋轉
（動詞）轉身或使某人或某物反覆轉身
The door to the common house opened with a crash, and both Pony and Elbryan immediately spun away from each other.
公共屋的大門「砰」地一聲打開，Pony 和 Elbryan 立刻轉身背對彼此。

Q: recognize
(verb) to know and remember (someone or something) because of previous knowledge or experience
A: 認出
（動詞）因先前的知識或經驗而認識並記住（某人或某事）
Avelyn, who had often spent hours at a time gazing at the wondrous night sky, recognized some of the points.
Avelyn 經常一連好幾個小時凝視那壯麗的夜空，因此認出了其中幾顆星。

Q: easily
(adverb) in an easy manner : without difficulty
A: 輕鬆
（副詞） 以 an easy way ： no difficult
Seven goblins came into sight, trotting easily down the slope.
七个哥布林映入眼帘，正轻快地沿着山坡小跑下来。

Q: branch
(noun) a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk
A: 分支
（名詞）從樹幹長出的樹幹部分
It moved nimbly from branch to branch, crossing over to nearby trees with barely a whisper.
它敏捷地从一枝跳到另一枝，几乎不发出一丝声响，便跃到了附近的树上。

Q: movement
(noun) the act or process of moving people or things from one place or position to another
A: 移動
（名詞）將人或物從一個地方或位置移動到另一個地方的行為或過程
Juraviel shrugged, a flitting little movement of his slender shoulders.
尤拉维尔耸了耸肩，那双纤细的肩膀微微一动。

Q: charge
(verb) to give an amount of electricity to (something) : to put electricity into a battery so that a machine or device will run
A: 衝鋒
（動詞）給予（某物）一定量的電力：將電力注入電池，使機器或裝置能夠運作
The fomorian charged ahead with a tremendous, hideous howl, its cudgel going high.
那只福莫里亚人发出震耳欲聋的恐怖嚎叫，挥舞着木棒冲了上来。

Q: blade
(noun) the flat sharp part of a weapon or tool that is used for cutting
A: 刀鋒
（名詞）用於切割的武器或工具中平直且鋒利的部分
Elbryan was already into his responding turn but not far enough; and the elf's blades poked him hard in the kidneys.
Elbryan 雖然已經開始進行回擊，但動作還不夠快；精靈的劍刃狠狠地捅中了他的腎臟。

Q: blood
(noun) the red liquid that flows through the bodies of people and animals
A: 血
（名詞）流經人與動物身體的紅色液體
Elbryan pulled back his trembling hand, staring wide-eyed at the bright blood that now covered it.
埃尔布莱恩缩回颤抖的手，瞪大眼睛盯着手上那片鲜红的血迹。

Q: cover
(verb) to put something over, on top of, or in front of (something else) especially in order to protect, hide, or close it
A: 封面
（動詞）將某物覆蓋、覆蓋或置於（其他）事物前方，特別是為了保護、隱藏或封閉它
Then he wanted to turn back, to run into the hollow and cover his face.
接着，他想转身，冲进山谷里，用手捂住脸。

Q: brush
(verb) to clean or smooth (something) with a brush
A: 刷子
（動詞）用刷子清潔或平整（某物）
It had tried to flee with its companions but fell short of the brush for lack of breath and died soon after.
它曾試圖與同伴一同逃跑，卻因氣力不支而未能抵達灌木叢，隨後不久便死去。

Q: forward
(verb) to send (something you have received, such as a letter) to someone else
A: 前進
（動詞）用來傳送（你收到的東西，例如信件）給他人
Finally, the stinging ended, and the fomorian tried to move forward, back toward its prey.
终于，刺痛感消失了，那个福莫里亚人试图向前移动，朝它的猎物走去。

Q: finger
(noun) one of the five long parts of the hand that are used for holding things; especially : one of the four that are not the thumb
A: 手指
（名詞）手部五個長部分之一，用於攜帶物品;特別是：四個不是拇指的那個
To his rubbing fingers, the hematite felt truly liquid then, and inviting.
在他摩挲的手指下，赤铁矿当时仿佛真的像液体一样，令人心驰神往。

Q: powerful
(adjective) having the ability to control or influence people or things
A: 強大
（形容詞）擁有控制或影響他人或事物的能力
The powrie struggled desperately, but the powerful man locked his legs tight and fought to keep his balance.
那個小個子拚命掙扎，但那個壯漢雙腿緊緊纏住他，竭力維持平衡。

Q: lip
(noun) either one of the two soft parts that surround the mouth
A: 利普
（名詞）包圍嘴巴的兩個軟部分之一
And she was coming closer, Elbryan realized, her head slowly drifting toward his, her lips, so soft, in line with his!
Elbryan 意識到，她正逐漸靠近，頭顱緩緩向他傾去，那雙如此柔軟的雙唇，竟與他的唇線重疊！

Q: except
(preposition) not including (someone or something) : other than (something or someone)
A: 除了
（介詞）不包含（某人或某物）：除（某物或某人）之外）
Its head, too, was somewhat human, except more angular, with a narrow jaw and pointed chin.
它的头部也颇具人形，只是轮廓更为棱角分明，下颌狭窄，下巴尖尖的。

Q: sky
(noun) the space over the Earth where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds appear
A: 天空
（名詞）地球上空的太陽、月亮、星星和雲朵出現的空間
Avelyn, who had often spent hours at a time gazing at the wondrous night sky, recognized some of the points.
Avelyn 經常一連好幾個小時凝視那壯麗的夜空，因此認出了其中幾顆星。

Q: somehow
(adverb) in a way that is not known or certain
A: 不知怎的
（副詞）以一種未知或確定的方式
Jayson only hoped that he could somehow get her home, into her own bed, before she died.
杰森只希望能在她去世前，想办法把她送回家，让她躺回自己的床上。

Q: physical
(adjective) relating to the body of a person instead of the mind
A: 身體
（形容詞）指的是人的身體，而非心靈
The demon spirit fell deep within itself, summoned its powers, both physical and magical.
恶魔沉入内心深处，调动起自身的力量，无论是肉体之力还是魔法之力。

Q: hide
(verb) to put (something) in a place where it cannot be seen or found
A: 躲起來
（動詞）將（某物）放在無法被看見或找到的地方
The texture of its skin was rough and thick, an armored hide, reddish in hue and shiny, as if lit by its own inner glow.
它的皮膚質地粗糙厚實，宛如一層盔甲般的皮革，色澤泛紅且光澤閃耀，彷彿散發著自身的光芒。

Q: knee
(noun) the joint that bends at the middle of your leg
A: 膝蓋
（名詞）你腿中間彎曲的關節
Elbryan fell to his knees, reaching for the wound, gingerly touching the spear and wondering if he should pull it free.
Elbryan 跪倒在地，伸手摸向傷口，小心翼翼地觸碰那支長矛，心想是否該將它拔出來。

Q: rest
(noun) a period of time in which you relax, sleep, or do nothing after you have been active or doing work
A: 其餘
（名詞）在你活動或工作後，放鬆、睡覺或什麼都不做的那段時間
Its chin came to rest on its chest, and it held the kneeling pose, quite dead.
它的下巴垂在胸前，保持着跪着的姿势，显然已经死了。

Q: slowly
(adverb) in a slow way or at a low speed
A: 慢慢地
（副詞）以緩慢或低速的方式
And she was coming closer, Elbryan realized, her head slowly drifting toward his, her lips, so soft, in line with his!
Elbryan 意識到，她正逐漸靠近，頭顱緩緩向他傾去，那雙如此柔軟的雙唇，竟與他的唇線重疊！

Q: shift
(verb) to move or to cause (something or someone) to move to a different place, position, etc.
A: 轉移
（動詞）移動或使（某物或某人）移動到不同地點、位置等。
The kiss shifted, from curiosity to urgency, then back to gentleness.
那个吻的氛围发生了变化，从好奇转为迫切，又回到了温柔。

Q: truly
(adverb) in an honest manner : sincerely
A: 真的
（副詞）誠實地：誠懇地
To his rubbing fingers, the hematite felt truly liquid then, and inviting.
在他摩挲的手指下，赤铁矿当时仿佛真的像液体一样，令人心驰神往。

Q: hematite
(noun) An iron ore, mainly peroxide of iron, Fe2O3.
A: 血炎
(名詞) 一種鐵礦，主要成分為三氧化二鐵（Fe₂O₃）。
To his rubbing fingers, the hematite felt truly liquid then, and inviting.
在他摩挲的手指下，赤铁矿当时仿佛真的像液体一样，令人心驰神往。

Q: blow
(verb) to move with speed or force
A: 吹
（動詞）以速度或力量移動
Tuntun was tiring, too, Elbryan knew, and if he could land but one solid blow, the fight might be at its end.
Tuntun 也累了，Elbryan 心裡清楚，只要能打出這一記重拳，這場戰鬥或許就到此為止了。

Q: memory
(noun) the power or process of remembering what has been learned
A: 記憶
（名詞）記憶所學之力或過程
Dinoniel was gone, a distant memory, but the demon spirit had returned and the physical wounds had healed.
Dinoniel 已不復存在，只剩下一段遙遠的回憶，但那惡靈卻已歸來，而肉體上的傷痕也已癒合。

Q: shadow
(noun) a dark shape that appears on a surface when someone or something moves between the surface and a source of light
A: 影子
（名詞）當某人或物物在表面與光源之間移動時，出現在表面上的暗影
Elbryan went left, shadowing a group of three.
埃尔布莱恩向左走去，紧跟在一群三人身后。

Q: likely
(adverb) without much doubt : probably
A: 很可能
（副詞）毫無疑問：很可能
If Quintall tried to sneak in and push that crank, it would likely cost them both their meal.
如果昆塔尔试图偷偷溜进去转动那个曲柄，很可能导致他们俩都吃不上饭。

Q: perfectly
(adverb) in every way : completely
A: 完美無缺
（副詞）在各方面：完全
Elbryan and Jilseponie stood perfectly still, stricken.
埃尔布莱恩和吉尔塞波妮一动不动地站着，惊呆了。

Q: slope
(noun) ground that slants downward or upward : ground that slopes
A: 坡度
（名詞）向下或向上傾斜的地面：傾斜的地面
Over and over they rolled, tumbling down the slope, punching and thrashing.
他们翻滚着，沿着斜坡滚落，一路上拳打脚踢、手舞足蹈。

Q: guard
(noun) a state in which someone is carefully looking for possible danger, threats, problems, etc.
A: 守衛
（名詞）一種狀態，指有人仔細尋找可能的危險、威脅、問題等。
It pleased her greatly to help out Elbryan, to guard his emotions.
能帮助埃尔布莱恩、守护他的情绪，这让她感到非常高兴。

Q: magical
(adjective) very pleasant or exciting
A: 神奇
（形容詞）非常愉快或令人興奮
Whenever he was allowed to handle a magical stone, Master Siherton was at his side, a potent and lethal gem in hand.
每當他獲准接觸魔法石時，Siherton 師傅總會伴在他身旁，手中握著一顆威力強大且致命的寶石。

Q: leap
(verb) to jump from a surface
A: 跳躍
（動詞）從表面跳躍
When the giant was within one huge stride, Elbryan leaped out, trying to confuse it with sheer savagery.
當那巨獸只剩一步之遙時，Elbryan猛然躍出，試圖以極盡狂暴之姿擾亂它的思緒。

Q: tip
(noun) the act of touching your hat or cap or lifting it off your head as a way of greeting or saying goodbye to someone : the act of tipping your hat
A: 提示
（名詞）觸摸你的帽子或帽子，或將它從頭上掀起，作為向某人致意或道別的行為：掀帽子的行為
Elbryan prodded the ground with the tip of his sword.
Elbryan 用劍尖戳了戳地面。

Q: immediately
(adverb) with no person or thing in between
A: 立刻
（副詞）中間沒有人或物
The door to the common house opened with a crash, and both Pony and Elbryan immediately spun away from each other.
公共屋的大門「砰」地一聲打開，Pony 和 Elbryan 立刻轉身背對彼此。

Q: truth
(noun) the real facts about something : the things that are true
A: 真相
（名詞）關於某事的真實事實：那些真實的事情
Siherton knew the truth of Jojonah's words, and seemed now caught within that truth, helpless in the face of reality.
Siherton 深知 Jojonah's 話語中的真相，此刻彷彿被那真相所困，面對現實時顯得無能為力。

Q: chest
(noun) a container (such as a box or case) for holding things or moving them from place to place
A: 胸部
（名詞）用來裝載物品或移動物品的容器（如箱子或箱子）
Its chin came to rest on its chest, and it held the kneeling pose, quite dead.
它的下巴垂在胸前，保持着跪着的姿势，显然已经死了。

Q: army
(noun) a large group of soldiers organized to fight battles on land
A: 陸軍
（名詞）一大群士兵，組織起來在陸地上作戰
Dinoniel and much of his army had been consumed and destroyed, but the dactyl...
迪诺尼尔及其大部分军队已被吞噬并歼灭，但那只达克提尔……

Q: gaze
(noun) a long and steady look
A: 凝視
（名詞）長時間且穩定的凝視
Elbryan turned to follow her gaze, and he, too, could not suppress a grin.
埃尔布莱恩转过身顺着她的目光望去，他也忍不住露出了笑容。

Q: simple
(adjective) not hard to understand or do
A: 很簡單
（形容詞）不難理解或做
There were times, such as this, when he hated simple elven logic.
像這樣的時候，他便會厭惡精靈那單純的邏輯。

Q: direction
(noun) the course or path on which something is moving or pointing
A: 導演
（名詞）某物移動或指向的路徑或路徑
All they could see in any direction was the flat bluish-gray line of the horizon.
All 無論朝哪個方向望去，映入眼簾的只有地平線上那道平直的藍灰色線條。

Q: quietly
(adjective) making very little noise
A: 安靜地
（形容詞）幾乎不發出聲音
Two men walked quietly away from Brother Avelyn's closed door.
兩名男子靜靜地走開，遠離了Avelyn's弟兄緊閉的房門。

Q: path
(noun) a track that is made by people or animals walking over the ground
A: 路徑
（名詞）由人或動物在地面上行走所形成的足跡
Despite the addition of the pit, the path appeared almost exactly the same as it had on all of his previous returns.
儘管新增了那個坑洞，這條小徑看起來幾乎與他以往每次回來時一模一樣。

Q: single
(adjective) not having or including another : only one
A: 單曲
（形容詞）不包含或不包含另一個：只有一個
Jilseponie moved first, a single, tiny step, her arm reaching out helplessly.
吉尔塞波妮率先动了，只迈出了一小步，手臂无助地伸了出去。

Q: notice
(verb) to become aware of (something or someone) by seeing, hearing, etc.
A: 通知
（動詞）透過觀看、聽見等方式，來意識到（某物或某人）。
Elbryan was glad that the distracted girl had not noticed his own shade of red.
埃尔布莱恩暗自庆幸，那个心不在焉的女孩并没有注意到他脸上的红晕。

Q: sudden
(adjective) happening, coming, or done very quickly in a way that is usually not expected
A: 突然
（形容詞）發生、來臨時或以通常不預期的方式迅速完成
Elbryan resisted the sudden and inexplicable urge to run over and kiss Pony.
埃尔布莱恩强忍住那种突然涌上心头、又说不清道不明的冲动，没跑过去亲吻波尼。

Q: captain
(noun) a person who is in charge of a ship or an airplane
A: 隊長
（名詞）負責船隻或飛機的人
Every time he passed that cabin door, a small stateroom just behind the quarters of Captain Adjonas, he trembled.
每當他經過那扇艙門——那是一間緊鄰船長 Adjonas 艙室後方的小艙室——他便會顫抖起來。

Q: clearly
(adverb) in a clear manner : in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand
A: 顯然如此
（副詞）以清晰的方式表達：以易於看見、聽見或理解的方式
Elbryan and Jilseponie had seen it on a few occasions, but never so clearly as this, never so vibrant.
Elbryan 和 Jilseponie 曾見過幾次，但從未像這次這般清晰，也從未如此鮮明。

Q: burn
(verb) to give off heat, light, and gases
A: 燃燒
（動詞）釋放熱能、光線和氣體
Again it was the smell of his burning village that cleared his head.
又是他家村庄燃烧的气味，让他头脑清醒过来。

Q: cross
(verb) to go from one side of (something) to the other : to go across (something)
A: 十字架
（動詞）從（某物）的一端到另一端：穿越（某物）
It moved nimbly from branch to branch, crossing over to nearby trees with barely a whisper.
它敏捷地从一枝跳到另一枝，几乎不发出一丝声响，便跃到了附近的树上。

Q: score
(noun) the number of points, goals, runs, etc., that each player or team has in a game or contest
A: 配樂
（名詞）每位球員或隊伍在比賽中所擁有的得分、進球、跑分等數
The patrols began that day, with a score and five youngsters walking the rim of the bowl-shaped vale that held Dundalis.
巡邏就在那天展開，二十五名年輕人沿著環繞著Dundalis的碗狀山谷邊緣行走。

Q: corner
(noun) the point or area where two lines, edges, or sides of something meet
A: 角落
（名詞）兩條線、邊或某物邊相交的點或區域
As if in a grotesque mockery of that hope, a goblin marched around that corner, bearing down on the girl.
彷彿是對那份希望的一種怪誕嘲弄，一個小妖精從轉角處大步走來，直撲那名女孩而去。

Q: none
(pronoun) not any of a group of people or things : no amount or part of something
A: 沒有
（代名詞）不是任何一群人或某物：沒有某個數量或部分
There were many powries on that deck, though none had, as yet, spotted her.
甲板上雖然有許多守衛，但到目前為止，還沒有人發現她。

Q: dagger
(noun) a sharp pointed knife that is used as a weapon
A: 匕首
（名詞）一把鋒利尖銳的刀，用作武器
Or he didn't even need the dagger but could stiffen his fingers that he might drive them right through any obstacle.
又或者他根本不需要那把匕首，只需一緊指尖，便能將手指直接刺穿任何障礙物。

Q: duty
(noun) something that is done as part of a job
A: 職責
（名詞）作為工作一部分的行為
What of her duty to the couple who had taken her in and given her a home?
她對那對收留她並給予她一個家的人，又有什麼責任呢？

Q: angle
(noun) the difference between the direction of two lines or surfaces that come together : the space or shape formed when two lines or surfaces meet each other
A: 角度
（名詞）兩條線或曲面相交時方向的差：當兩條線或曲面相遇時形成的空間或形狀
Pony knew that she could not move it again from this new angle, and so she didn't even try.
小马知道从这个新角度再也挪不动它了，所以她连试都没试。

Q: spear
(noun) a weapon that has a long straight handle and a sharp point
A: 長矛
（名詞）擁有長而直的握柄且尖銳的武器
After a moment of shock, the goblins had thrown their spears, injuring one man.
经过片刻的惊愕，哥布林们扔出了长矛，击伤了一名男子。

Q: care
(verb) to feel interest in something : to be interested in or concerned about something
A: 照護
（動詞）對某事感到興趣：對某事感興趣或關心
Tuntun held up a hand to her elvish companion, silently bidding Juraviel to let her take care of this situation.
Tuntun 向她的精靈同伴舉起手，無聲地示意 Juraviel 讓她來處理這件事。

Q: enter
(verb) to go or come into (something)
A: 進場
（動詞）去或進入（某物）
Piety, dignity, poverty, that was the pledge offered upon entering the Order of St.-Mere-Abelle.
虔誠、尊嚴、清貧，這便是進入St.-Mere-Abelle的Order時所立下的誓言。

Q: kick
(verb) to hit (someone or something) with your foot
A: 踢
（動詞）用腳打（某人或某物）
Pony spun and jumped on it, flailing wildly with both fists, kicking and kneeing viciously.
波尼转身扑了上去，双拳疯狂挥舞，又猛烈地踢打和膝击。

Q: measure
(noun) an amount or degree of something
A: 衡量
（名詞）某物的數量或程度
Laughter trailed him as he sped away, and Elbryan sensed that there was some measure of admiration in it.
他疾馳而去時，身後傳來陣陣笑聲，Elbryan 感覺到那笑聲中帶著幾分欽佩。

Q: cave
(noun) a large hole that was formed by natural processes in the side of a cliff or hill or under the ground
A: 洞穴
（名詞）由自然過程在懸崖、山丘側面或地下形成的大洞
It didn't seem such a momentous thing, just a gradual stirring in a deep cave in a far, empty mountain.
這似乎並非什麼了不起的大事，不過是遙遠空曠的山巒中，某座深邃洞穴裡的一陣緩緩騷動。

Q: approach
(verb) to move or become near or nearer to something or someone
A: 方法
（動詞）移動或靠近某物或某人
Five running strides brought him to the goblin, who didn't hear his approach until the last second.
他只用了五步就冲到了那只哥布林面前，哥布林直到最后一刻才听到他的脚步声。

Q: wood
(noun) the hard substance that makes up the stems and branches of trees and shrubs
A: 木頭
（名詞）構成樹木和灌木莖幹與枝條的堅硬物質
That meant gathering wood and tending the fires, repairing the cabins-which always seemed to need repair!
這意味著要撿柴生火、照料火堆，還要修繕小屋——這些小屋似乎總是有修不完的地方！

Q: distance
(noun) the amount of space between two places or things
A: 距離
（名詞）兩個地方或物體之間的空間大小
With a grimace of determination, Elbryan halved the distance to his foe.
埃尔布莱恩咬紧牙关，神情坚定，瞬间缩短了与对手之间的距离。

Q: field
(noun) an open area of land without trees or buildings
A: 場地
（名詞）沒有樹木或建築物的開放土地
Then the horse thundered away out of the field, out of sight.
接著，那匹馬如雷般衝出田野，消失在視線之外。

Q: wing
(noun) a part of an animal's body that is used for flying or gliding
A: 翼樓
（名詞）動物身體中用於飛行或滑翔的部位
Elbryan wondered, having no explanation of who or what those delicate winged creatures might be.
埃尔布莱恩不禁纳闷，因为他无法解释那些娇小的有翼生物究竟是谁或是什么。

Q: kiss
(verb) to touch (someone) with your lips as a greeting or as a way of showing love or sexual attraction
A: 親吻
（動詞）用嘴唇觸碰（某人）作為問候或表達愛意或性吸引的方式
That was it, the young man decided as the gentle kiss, their closed mouths barely touching, lingered on and on.
就這樣吧，年輕人暗自決定，那輕柔的吻——兩人的雙唇緊閉，僅是輕輕相觸——久久未曾停歇。

Q: admit
(verb) to say usually in an unwilling way that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something)
A: 承認
（動詞）通常以不情願的方式表達你接受或不否認（某物）的真實或存在
For a moment, I admit, I even held fast a fantasy that my memory of the destruction, of the carnage, was in error.
我得承認，有一瞬間，我甚至抱持著一種幻想，以為自己對那場毀滅與屠殺的記憶是錯誤的。

Q: tight
(adjective) difficult to move : fastened, attached, or held in a position that is not easy to move
A: 緊繃
（形容詞）難以移動：被固定、附著或保持在不易移動的位置
The noose was getting tighter, Pony knew.
Pony 知道，套在脖子上的絞索正越收越緊。

Q: barely
(adverb) hardly or scarcely
A: 勉強
（副詞）幾乎或很少
It floated through-the chill air, barely perceptible.
它飘过那刺骨的寒风，几乎难以察觉。

Q: deck
(noun) a flat surface that forms the main outside floor of a boat or ship
A: 甲板
（名詞）形成船隻或船隻主外層的平面
Adjonas pushed him aside and walked in from the rail so that all on deck could see him.
Adjonas 推開他，從欄杆旁走進來，讓甲板上的所有人都看得見他。

Q: swing
(verb) to move backward and forward or from side to side while hanging from something
A: 搖擺
（動詞）在懸掛物體時前後移動或左右移動
Elbryan immediately swung about, realizing he was vulnerable.
Elbryan 立刻轉身，意識到自己處於弱勢。

Q: accept
(verb) to receive or take (something offered)
A: 接受
（動詞）接受或接受（所提供的東西）
So went the widely accepted argument that allowed for relaxing some aspects of the holy pledge.
這便是當時廣為接受的論點，它使得人們得以放寬這項神聖誓言的某些方面。

Q: gray
(adjective) having a color between black and white : having a color that is like the color of smoke
A: 灰色
（形容詞）擁有介於黑與白之間的顏色：擁有類似煙霧顏色的顏色
The day was late, and gray clouds were rolling in to hide the afternoon sun.
时近黄昏，灰蒙蒙的云层滚滚而来，遮住了午后的阳光。

Q: growl
(verb) to make a deep threatening sound
A: 咆哮
（動詞）發出深沉威脅的聲音
With a growl, Avelyn pushed on, finally reaching the tiring Quintall.
艾维琳低吼一声，继续前行，终于抵达了令人疲惫的昆塔尔。

Q: protest
(verb) to show or express strong disagreement with or disapproval of something (US)
A: 抗議
（動詞）表示或表達對某事的強烈反對或不贊同（美式）
Nonetheless, Jojonah began to protest again, but Markwart cut him short.
尽管如此，乔乔纳又开始抗议，但马克瓦特打断了他。

Q: howl
(verb) to make a long, loud cry that sounds sad
A: 嚎叫
（動詞）發出長而響亮、聽起來悲傷的哭聲
The fomorian charged ahead with a tremendous, hideous howl, its cudgel going high.
那只福莫里亚人发出震耳欲聋的恐怖嚎叫，挥舞着木棒冲了上来。

Q: fomorian
(noun)The Fomorians are a race of supernatural beings in Irish mythology, often depicted as hostile, monstrous, or chaotic sea-dwelling creatures or giants who oppose the early gods.
A: 弗莫爾族
福摩瑞人
Finally, the stinging ended, and the fomorian tried to move forward, back toward its prey.
终于，刺痛感消失了，那个福莫里亚人试图向前移动，朝它的猎物走去。

Q: shrug
(verb) to raise and lower your shoulders usually to show that you do not know or care about something
A: 聳肩
（動詞）用來抬起或放下肩膀，通常是用來表示你不了解或不在乎某件事
Olwan snorted and shrugged his muscular shoulders.
奥尔万嗤笑一声，耸了耸他那结实的肩膀。

Q: narrow
(adjective) long and not wide : small from one side to the other side
A: 狹窄
（形容詞）長且不寬：從一邊到另一邊都很小
Its head, too, was somewhat human, except more angular, with a narrow jaw and pointed chin.
它的头部也颇具人形，只是轮廓更为棱角分明，下颌狭窄，下巴尖尖的。

Q: glow
(noun) a soft and steady light
A: 發光
（名詞）柔和且穩定的光
Father Abbot Markwart, his eyes glowing fiercely in the diamond light, waved a hand to silence the master.
修道院長 Markwart，他的雙眼在鑽石般的光芒中閃爍著熾烈的光芒，揮了揮手示意那位大師安靜。

Q: ridge
(noun) a long area of land that is on top of a mountain or hill
A: 山脊
（名詞）位於山頂或丘陵上的長地
The girl was not looking ahead, though, but at the ridge to the south behind them.
然而，那个女孩并没有望向前方，而是望着他们身后南边的山脊。

Q: pace
(noun) the speed at which someone or something moves
A: 節奏
（名詞）某人或某物移動的速度
Work in the village was at full pace, readying for winter.
村里正紧锣密鼓地忙碌着，为过冬做准备。

Q: darkness
(noun) a state in which little or no light can be seen : a dark state or condition
A: 黑暗
（名詞）幾乎看不到光的狀態：黑暗狀態或狀態
It had awakened, darkness rising, and already its influence was spreading throughout Corona.
它已然苏醒，黑暗正在蔓延，其影响已席卷整个科罗纳。

Q: motion
(verb) to make a movement of your hand, head, etc., that tells someone to move or act in a certain way
A: 動議
（動詞）用手、頭等動作，指示某人以特定方式移動或行動
Elbryan looked at Pony, who seemed to be growing quite bored by it all, and motioned to the door.
埃尔布莱恩看了看波尼——他似乎对这一切越来越感到厌烦——然后朝门边示意。

Q: forth
(noun) talk or discussion about something
A: 第四
（名詞）關於某事的討論或討論
Jojonah nearly laughed aloud at the spectacle, and held forth the hematite.
乔乔纳看到这一幕，差点笑出声来，随即举起了那块赤铁矿。

Q: certainly
(adverb) without doubt : definitely
A: 當然
（副詞）毫無疑問：絕對
The wicked goblins certainly, so full of anger and greed, so delighting in murder and war.
那些邪恶的哥布林确实如此，满心愤怒与贪婪，沉迷于杀戮与战争。

Q: view
(verb) to look at (something) carefully
A: 景觀
（動詞）仔細看（某物）
Pony shrugged, not willing to discount the possibility of giants, not after viewing a dead goblin.
波尼耸了耸肩，不愿排除巨人的可能性——毕竟他亲眼见过一只死去的哥布林。

Q: position
(noun) the place where someone or something is in relation to other people or things
A: 職位
（名詞）某人或某物相對於其他人或事物的位置
After only five weeks of a four-year training program, the first position of Preparer was nearly secured.
在為期四年的培訓計畫僅進行五週後，Preparer 幾乎已確定獲得 first 的職位。

Q: less
(adjective) not so much : smaller in amount or number
A: 更少
（形容詞）不那麼多：數量或數量較少
Instinctively, the ranger's hand went to his waterskin, and he found it less than half full.
巡林員下意識地伸手摸向水袋，發現裡頭只剩不到一半。

Q: energy
(noun) ability to be active : the physical or mental strength that allows you to do things
A: 能源
（名詞）主動能力：讓你能夠完成事情的身體或心理力量
If Avelyn had concentrated so much of his energy into the ruby, then likely he had let the serpentine shield slip.
如果 Avelyn 將如此多的精力投入到那顆紅寶石上，那麼他很可能已經疏忽了那道蛇形護盾。

Q: muscle
(noun) a body tissue that can contract and produce movement
A: 肌肉
（名詞）能收縮並產生運動的身體組織
The knuckles on both of Elbryan's hands were white by this point, and the muscles along his jaw strained taut.
此時，Elbryan's雙手的指節已變得蒼白，下顎的肌肉也繃得緊繃。

Q: obviously
(adverb) in a way that is easy to see, understand, or recognize
A: 顯然如此
（副詞）以易於看見、理解或辨識的方式呈現
Indeed, the two seemed obviously mismatched.
确实，这两个人看起来显然是不搭调的。

Q: wave
(verb) to move your hand or something held in your hand usually in a repeated motion in order to signal or greet someone
A: 浪
（動詞）移動你的手或手中持有的東西，通常以重複動作來示意或打招呼
Jojonah waved his hand and shook his head, uninterested.
乔乔纳挥了挥手，摇了摇头，一副不感兴趣的样子。

Q: snap
(verb) to break quickly with a short, sharp sound
A: 啪
（動詞）用短促尖銳的聲音快速斷開
And then, in the snap of fingers, in the space of a single kiss, it was all gone, all taken away.
然後，就在一眨眼的功夫，就在一個吻的瞬間，一切都消失了，全都被帶走了。

Q: chance
(verb) to accept the danger of (doing something) : risk
A: 機會
（動詞）接受（做某事）的危險：風險
Elbryan and his friends, some as young as six or seven, saw their chance unfolding.
埃尔布莱恩和他的朋友们——其中有些才六七岁——看到机会正在眼前展开。

Q: pine
(noun) a tree that has long, thin needles instead of leaves and that stays green throughout the year
A: 松樹
（名詞）一棵樹，長著細長的針葉代替葉子，且全年保持綠色
Something else watched the young man from a perch in one of the thicker pines on the ridge.
山脊上某棵枝叶茂密的松树上，还有个东西正从树梢上注视着那个年轻人。

Q: rock
(noun) the hard, solid material that the surface of the Earth is made of
A: 搖滾
（名詞）地球表面所構成的堅硬、固體物質
Elbryan rocked back on his heels, fumbling with his thoughts.
埃尔布莱恩向后仰了仰身子，思绪纷乱。

Q: ring
(noun) a piece of jewelry that is worn usually on a finger
A: 戒指
（名詞）通常佩戴在手指上的飾品
Of course he knew of the Ring Stones, the heavenly gifts to St.-Mere-Abelle, the source of all the magic in the world.
他當然知道 Ring 和 Stones，他們是賜予 St.-Mere-Abelle 的天賜之物，也是世間一切魔法的源頭。

Q: crew
(noun) the group of people who operate a ship, airplane, or train
A: 工作人員
（名詞）操作船隻、飛機或火車的群體
If the man, like his crew, was so obviously nonreligious, then he should not possess such a gem, not for any reason.
如果這名男子，就像他的 crew 一樣，明顯地無宗教信仰，那麼他無論出於何種原因，都不應該擁有這樣的一顆寶石。

Q: beast
(noun) an animal; especially : a wild animal that is large, dangerous, or unusual
A: 野獸
（名詞）動物;特別是：大型、危險或特殊野生動物
Dinoniel himself had come into this cave after the beast, had skewered the dactyl...
迪诺尼尔亲自追着那头野兽闯进了这个洞穴，将那只指爪兽刺穿……

Q: attention
(noun) the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something
A: 注意
（名詞）仔細思考、傾聽或觀察某人或某事的行為或力量
Shocked back to his senses, Avelyn turned his attention to the high roof directly below him.
阿维林猛然惊醒，回过神来，随即把目光投向正下方的高耸屋顶。

Q: abbey
(noun) a monastery run by an abbot
A: 修道院
（名詞）由院長經營的修道院
If he couldn't survive in the courtyard of the abbey, after all, what chance did he have on the high and wild seas?
畢竟，如果他連在abbey的庭院裡都無法生存，那麼在波濤洶湧的汪洋大海中，他又怎會有生還的機會？

Q: shoot
(verb) to cause a bullet, arrow, etc., to move forward with great force from a weapon
A: 開槍
（動詞）使子彈、箭等以強大的力量從武器中向前移動
Only a coward would shoot from the boughs.
只有懦夫才会躲在树枝后开枪。

Q: friar
(noun) a member of a men's Roman Catholic group who is poor and studies or teaches about Christianity
A: 修士
（名詞）貧困的男性天主教團體成員，學習或教授基督教
The sheer power of the friar astounded Jill.
那位修士的强大气势令吉尔惊叹不已。

Q: tone
(noun) the quality of a person's voice
A: 語氣
（名詞）一個人聲音的品質
Still the tears came; every so often his even tone was broken by a sniffle or a sob.
眼泪还是止不住地流；他那平稳的语调时不时会被抽泣或啜泣打断。

Q: stumble
(verb) to hit your foot on something when you are walking or running so that you fall or almost fall : trip
A: 絆倒
（動詞）當你走路或跑步時踩到腳，導致跌倒或差點跌倒：絆倒
Pony ran off, stumbled and fell, then scrambled on all fours - anything to get away.
小马跑开了，绊了一跤摔倒在地，随即四肢着地爬了起来——只要能逃走，什么都行。

Q: merchant
(noun) someone who buys and sells goods especially in large amounts
A: 商人
（名詞）購買和販售商品的人，尤其是大量商品
Brother Justice played along, and, indeed, the merchant Dosey was not exaggerating.
Justice 配合著演下去，而商人 Dosey 的說法確實沒有誇大其詞。

Q: steal
(verb) to take (something that does not belong to you) in a way that is wrong or illegal
A: 偷竊
（動詞）以錯誤或非法的方式取用（不屬於你的東西）
Bluish-white light trailed the length of its path, stealing the green hue, and the zombie fell back and growled.
一道藍白色光芒沿著它的行進路線延伸，吞噬了那抹綠色，殭屍向後退去，發出低吼。

Q: choice
(noun) the act of choosing : the act of picking or deciding between two or more possibilities
A: 選擇
（名詞）選擇的行為：在兩個或多個可能性間選擇或決定的行為
The young monk was a good choice, a God-given choice indeed, to go to Pimaninicuit.
这位年轻的僧人去皮马尼尼库特，确实是个明智的选择，甚至可以说是天赐良机。

Q: grove
(noun) a small group of trees; especially : a group of trees that produce fruit or nuts
A: 格羅夫
（名詞）一小群樹木;特別是：一群會結果或結堅果的樹木
Soon Elbryan was at the edge of the grove, standing before the candled field.
不久，Elbryan 便來到樹林的邊緣，佇立在燭光映照的田野前。

Q: gentle
(adjective) having or showing a kind and quiet nature : not harsh or violent
A: 溫柔
（形容詞）擁有或展現出善良且安靜的性格：不嚴厲或暴力
Elbryan conceded the point, though he still thought Brody Gentle more bluster than truth.
埃尔布莱恩承认了这一点，尽管他仍然认为布罗迪·詹特尔更多是虚张声势，而非实情。

Q: command
(noun) an order given to a person or animal to do something
A: 指揮
（名詞）對人或動物下達的命令，要求他們執行某事
And he had control of the body; it moved to the commands of his spirit!
而且他能掌控這具身體；它會依照他靈魂的命令行動！

Q: touch
(verb) to put your hand, fingers, etc., on someone or something
A: 觸感
（動詞）將你的手、手指等放在某人或某物上
That was it, the young man decided as the gentle kiss, their closed mouths barely touching, lingered on and on.
就這樣吧，年輕人暗自決定，那輕柔的吻——兩人的雙唇緊閉，僅是輕輕相觸——久久未曾停歇。

Q: soft
(adjective) easy to press, bend, cut, etc. : not hard or firm
A: 柔和
（形容詞）易於壓制、彎曲、切割等：不硬或不硬
Then they heard a distant piping, soft music, perfect melody.
接着，他们听见远处传来一阵悠扬的笛声，轻柔的乐声，旋律完美无瑕。

Q: wild
(adjective) living in nature without human control or care : not tame
A: 狂野
（形容詞）在沒有人類控制或照顧的情況下生活在大自然中：不馴服
Juraviel looked to the north, to the wild lands beyond his elven home and far beyond the settlements of any humans.
Juraviel 望向北方，望向他那座精靈家園之外的荒野，那片遠在任何人類聚落之外的土地。

Q: soldier
(noun) a person who is in the military : a member of an army
A: 士兵
（名詞）軍人：軍隊成員
The group of soldiers entered the tavern openly through the front door, doubling the number of patrons.
這群士兵大搖大擺地從正門走進酒館，使得店裡的客人數量一下子增加了一倍。

Q: figure
(noun) a symbol that represents a number : digit
A: 圖示
（名詞）代表數字的符號：數字
Quite a bit of juice might be ruined, but Juraviel figured the loss was worth it.
虽然可能会浪费不少果汁，但尤拉维尔觉得这损失是值得的。

Q: bolt
(noun) a bright line of light that appears in the sky during a storm : a flash of lightning
A: 螺栓
（名詞）暴風雨期間出現在天空中的一道明亮光線：閃電劃過
A short distance away, Elbryan sat bolt upright, confused.
不远处，埃尔布莱恩猛地坐直了身子，一脸茫然。

Q: target
(noun) something that you are trying to do or achieve
A: 目標
（名詞）你試圖做或達成的事情
The very next day, Elbryan hit the target two out of every three shots.
就在第二天，埃尔布莱恩每投三球就有两球命中。

Q: solid
(adjective) firm or hard : not having the form of a gas or liquid
A: 實心
（形容詞）堅硬或堅硬：不具氣體或液體的形態
Its gray rock walls seemed to grow right from the solid stone, an extension of the earth's power.
它那灰色的岩壁仿佛直接从坚实的岩石中生长出来，仿佛是大地的力量的延伸。

Q: chapter
(noun) one of the main sections of a book
A: 章節
（名詞）書籍的主要部分之一
CHAPTER 13 Running Fast Down a Long, Long Road
第 13 章 Running Fast Down 與 Long，Long Road

Q: knowing
(adjective) showing that you have special knowledge
A: 知道
（形容詞）顯示你擁有特殊知識
Avelyn swallowed his next retort, knowing that it would be a useless argument.
Avelyn 強忍住接下來的反駁，因為他知道這只會是徒勞的爭辯。

Q: throat
(noun) the tube inside the neck that leads to the stomach and lungs
A: 喉嚨
（名詞）頸部內通往胃和肺的管子
Elbryan fell back behind the twin pines, catching the shout in his throat, gasping for breath.
埃尔布莱恩退到两棵松树后面，强忍住喉间的喊声，大口喘着气。

Q: rope
(noun) a strong, thick string that is made by twisting many thin strings or fibers together
A: 繩索
（名詞）由許多細繩或纖維扭結而成的強韌粗繩
A final hack from Jill sent the rope flying free, half a dozen powries splashing down hard into the cold waters.
Jill 最後一記猛劈，讓繩索猛然飛出，六七個波威石重重砸進冰冷的水中。

Q: gain
(verb) to get (something wanted or valued)
A: 增益
（動詞）取得（想要或有價值的東西）
Elbryan still could not navigate this area, but he was gaining some understanding.
埃尔布莱恩仍然无法在这片区域中找到方向，但他已逐渐有所领悟。

Q: demand
(verb) to say in a forceful way that something must be done or given to you : to say that you have a right to (something)
A: 需求
（動詞）以強硬的方式說某事必須被做或給予你：說你有權利得到（某事）
By right, Connor could have demanded her execution.
按理说，康纳本可以要求处决她。

Q: notion
(noun) an idea or opinion
A: 概念
（名詞）一個想法或意見
Elbryan realized the arrogance of that notion, an almost sinful pride,.
Elbryan 意識到這種想法是多麼傲慢，幾乎是一種罪惡般的驕傲。

Q: launch
(verb) to send or shoot (something, such as a rocket) into the air or water or into outer space
A: 發射
（動詞）將（例如火箭）送往空中、水中或太空
Furious, Elbryan finally launched himself sideways, putting some ground between him and his elusive opponent.
Elbryan 怒不可遏，終於側身一躍，與那個狡猾的對手拉開了一段距離。

Q: death
(noun) the end of life : the time when someone or something dies
A: 逝世
（名詞）生命的終結：某人或某物死亡的時刻
The object of Thagraine's death, a huge purple amethyst, held Avelyn's attention.
那颗巨大的紫色紫水晶——正是塔格雷恩之死的关键——吸引了阿维琳的目光。

Q: rise
(verb) to move upward
A: 崛起
（動詞）向上移動
It had awakened, darkness rising, and already its influence was spreading throughout Corona.
它已然苏醒，黑暗正在蔓延，其影响已席卷整个科罗纳。

Q: insist
(verb) to demand that something happen or that someone do something
A: 堅持
（動詞）要求某事發生或某人做某事
Was it, as Siherton insisted, the young man's apparent inhumanity?
难道正如西赫顿所坚持的那样，是因为那个年轻人表现出的冷酷无情吗？

Q: sweep
(verb) to remove (something, such as dust or dirt) from a surface with a broom or brush or with a quick movement of your hand, fingers, etc.
A: 清掃
（動詞）用掃帚、刷子或快速揮動手、手指等，去除表面上的灰塵或污垢。
Avelyn then let go and dropped into a leg sweep that left Thagraine lying flat on the deck.
阿维琳随即松开手，顺势使出一记扫腿，将塔格雷恩放倒在甲板上。

Q: mirror
(noun) a piece of glass that reflects images
A: 鏡子
（名詞）一塊反射影像的玻璃
There was something in the mirror, just beyond his vision!
镜子里有什么东西，就在他视线范围之外！

Q: camp
(noun) a place that is usually far away from cities and that has tents, small houses, etc., that people can live in for a short period of time
A: 營地
（名詞）通常遠離城市，且有帳篷、小房子等，人們可以短暫居住的地方
When they arrived at Elbryan's camp, when the ranger and Pony settled beside a fire, Avelyn did as promised.
當他們抵達 Elbryan's 的營地時，護林員和 Pony 圍著營火坐下，Avelyn 便如約而行。

Q: respect
(noun) a feeling of admiring someone or something that is good, valuable, important, etc.
A: 敬意
（名詞）欣賞某人或事物的感覺，無論是好、有價值、重要等。
The elves watched every move, some with respect, some with a hugely superior attitude.
精靈們緊盯著每一個動作，有的滿懷敬意，有的則擺出一副極度優越的姿態。

Q: prove
(verb) to show the existence, truth, or correctness of (something) by using evidence, logic, etc.
A: 證據
（動詞）用來透過證據、邏輯等方式來證明（某物）的存在、真理或正確性。
If they proved the better, he believed, then that was obviously God's will.
他相信，倘若對方證明自己更勝一籌，那顯然就是 God's 的意願。

Q: snort
(noun) an act or the sound of noisily forcing air through the nose : an act or the sound of snorting
A: 哼聲
（名詞）用鼻子大聲強迫空氣的行為或聲音：一種動作或鼻息聲
Olwan snorted and shrugged his muscular shoulders.
奥尔万嗤笑一声，耸了耸他那结实的肩膀。

Q: stallion
(noun) an adult male horse and especially one that is used for breeding
A: 種馬
（名詞）成年雄馬，尤其是用於繁殖的馬
Then the great stallion leaped away, thundering back into the shadows, into the brush.
接着，那匹雄壮的骏马猛地跃开，如雷般奔回阴影之中，消失在灌木丛里。

Q: sheer
(adjective) complete and total
A: Sheer
（形容詞）完全且全
That excitement turned to sheer joy when they passed out of the town and began their ascent of the ridge.
當他們駛出城鎮，開始沿著山脊向上攀爬時，那份興奮轉化為純粹的喜悅。

Q: top
(noun) the highest part, point, or level of something
A: 頂部
（名詞）某物的最高部分、點或層級
From up here: St.-Mere-Abelle appeared as a thick and stretched snake, winding its way along the top of the sea cliff.
從高處望去：St.-Mere-Abelle 宛如一條粗壯而狹長的蛇，沿著海崖頂端蜿蜒前行。

Q: argue
(verb) to give reasons for or against something : to say or write things in order to change someone's opinion about what is true, what should be done, etc.
A: 爭論
（動詞）給出支持或反對某事的理由：為了改變某人對真理、應該做什麼的看法而說或寫。
Theologians of Corona argued over whether the demon dactyl was the source or the result of evil.
科罗纳的神学家们就恶魔达克提尔究竟是邪恶的根源还是结果这一问题展开了争论。

Q: destroy
(verb) to cause (something) to end or no longer exist : to cause the destruction of (something) : to damage (something) so badly that it cannot be repaired
A: 摧毀
（動詞）使（某物）結束或不再存在：導致（某物）的毀滅：造成（某物）嚴重損害，無法修復
Dinoniel and much of his army had been consumed and destroyed, but the dactyl...
迪诺尼尔及其大部分军队已被吞噬并歼灭，但那只达克提尔……

Q: promise
(noun) a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future
A: 保證
（名詞）告訴某人你一定會做某件事，或未來一定會發生某件事的陳述
For Avelyn, the night lessons were the promise of his greatest aspirations.
對 Avelyn 而言，夜間課程正是他最宏大抱負的希望所在。

Q: gift
(noun) something that is given to another person or to a group or organization
A: 禮物
（名詞）給予他人或團體或組織的事物
Of course he knew of the Ring Stones, the heavenly gifts to St.-Mere-Abelle, the source of all the magic in the world.
他當然知道 Ring 和 Stones，他們是賜予 St.-Mere-Abelle 的天賜之物，也是世間一切魔法的源頭。

Q: glad
(adjective) feeling pleasure, joy, or delight
A: 很高興
（形容詞）感受愉悅、喜悅或喜悅
Elbryan was glad that the distracted girl had not noticed his own shade of red.
埃尔布莱恩暗自庆幸，那个心不在焉的女孩并没有注意到他脸上的红晕。

Q: block
(verb) to be placed in front of (something, such as a road or path) so that people or things cannot pass through
A: 封鎖
（動詞）放置在（例如道路或小徑）前方，使人或物無法通過
It appeared to him as if the mist were somehow blocking, or at least escaping, the winds, but how could that be?
在他看來，彷彿那霧氣以某種方式阻擋了風，或者至少讓風從中逸散，但這怎麼可能呢？

Q: stride
(noun) a long step
A: 步幅
（名詞）長步
Five running strides brought him to the goblin, who didn't hear his approach until the last second.
他只用了五步就冲到了那只哥布林面前，哥布林直到最后一刻才听到他的脚步声。

Q: escape
(verb) to get away from a place (such as a prison) where you are being held or kept
A: 逃脫
（動詞）離開你被關押或關押的地方（例如監獄）
But there was no escape, no way to get beyond Dundalis without being seen.
但无处可逃，若不想被人发现，就无法绕过邓达利斯。

Q: desire
(noun) the feeling of wanting something
A: 慾望
（名詞）渴望某物的感覺
Elbryan felt no desire to tease when looking at Pony's lips now.
此刻，埃尔布莱恩看着波尼的嘴唇，心中再无半分戏弄之意。

Q: faith
(noun) strong belief or trust in someone or something
A: 信仰
（名詞）對某人或某事的強烈信念或信任
But the young man held faith and passed his hopes down the line.
但这位年轻人始终坚信不移，并将希望传递给了后人。

Q: apparently
(adverb) —used to describe something that appears to be true based on what is known
A: 顯然
(副詞) —用來描述某件事根據已知資訊看來似乎屬實
Avelyn calmed quickly; surely they did recognize the jewel, and apparently, it did not bother them.
艾维琳很快平静下来；他们显然认出了那颗宝石，而且看来并不介意。

Q: sigh
(verb) to take in and let out a long, loud breath in a way that shows you are bored, disappointed, relieved, etc.
A: 嘆氣
（動詞）吸氣並呼出一口長而響亮的氣息，表達你感到無聊、失望、鬆了一口氣等。
Elbryan sighed deeply and turned to Pony.
埃尔布莱恩深深地叹了口气，转过身来面对波尼。

Q: slap
(noun) a hit with the front or back of your open hand
A: 啪
（名詞）用你張開的手掌前方或後方擊打
If he had slapped her, she would not have looked more wounded.
倘若他真的打了她一巴掌，她看起來也不會比現在更受傷。

Q: softly
(adjective) easy to press, bend, cut, etc. : not hard or firm
A: 輕聲
（形容詞）易於壓制、彎曲、切割等：不硬或不硬
Candlelight spilled out onto the road, softly illuminating the girl.
烛光洒落在路上，柔和地照亮了那个女孩。

Q: focus
(verb) to cause (something, such as attention) to be directed at something specific
A: 焦點
（動詞）使（某物，例如注意）被指向特定事物
What Avelyn focused on, therefore, was the destination, the isle itself.
因此，Avelyn 關注的重點在於目的地——那座島嶼本身。

Q: hole
(noun) an opening into or through something
A: 洞口
（名詞）進入或穿越某物的入口
Still she dug, widening the hole, trying desperately to squeeze under the slab.
她依然不停地挖着，把洞挖得越来越大，拼命想钻到石板底下。

Q: task
(noun) a piece of work that has been given to someone : a job for someone to do
A: 任務
（名詞）交付給某人的工作：為某人完成的工作
If that failed, the next task was to save as many individuals as possible.
如果那招行不通，接下来的任务就是尽可能多地拯救人员。

Q: training
(noun) a process by which someone is taught the skills that are needed for an art, profession, or job
A: 訓練
（名詞）教導某人從事藝術、職業或工作所需的技能的過程
Now she remembered her training, forced herself to think clearly and concisely.
此刻，她想起了自己的训练，强迫自己思路清晰、言简意赅。

Q: circle
(noun) a perfectly round shape : a line that is curved so that its ends meet and every point on the line is the same distance from the center
A: 圓圈
（名詞）完美圓形：一條彎曲的線，使其兩端相交，且線上的每個點距離中心相同
Holding hands, the elves formed a wide circle about him.
精灵们手拉着手，在他周围围成一个大圈。

Q: base
(noun) the bottom or lowest part of something : the part on which something rests or is supported
A: 基地
（名詞）物體的底部或最低部分：物體承托或支撐的部分
Pony fell to her knees and began to scrape the ground at the base of Olwan's house.
波妮跪倒在地，开始在奥尔万家屋檐下的地面上刮擦。

Q: calm
(verb) to become or to cause (someone) to become less upset, emotional, excited, etc.
A: 冷靜
（動詞）成為或使（某人）變得不那麼難過、情緒化、興奮等。
Olwan started away, and McMichael calmed and moved to follow.
奥尔万率先跑开，麦克迈克尔镇定下来，跟了上去。

Q: tumble
(verb) to fall down suddenly and quickly
A: 翻滾
（動詞）突然且迅速地跌倒
Over and over they rolled, tumbling down the slope, punching and thrashing.
他们翻滚着，沿着斜坡滚落，一路上拳打脚踢、手舞足蹈。

Q: thus
(adverb) in this way or manner : like this
A: 因此
（副詞）以這種方式或方式：像這樣
Inevitably, though, that led Elbryan to thoughts of mortality and thus to the recent fate of his family and friends.
然而，這難免讓 Elbryan 開始思考生命的無常，進而聯想到親友們近期的遭遇。

Q: concern
(verb) to relate to (something or someone) : to be about (something or someone)
A: 關切
（動詞）與（某物或某人）相關：關於（某物或某人）
Piled in the emotional jumble were Elbryan's mixed feelings concerning the elves.
在这团情感纠葛中，还夹杂着埃尔布莱恩对精灵们复杂的情感。

Q: suspect
(verb) to think that (someone) is possibly guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong
A: 嫌疑人
（動詞）認為（某人）可能犯了罪或做了不當的事
Olwan had used large slabs for the base, and, as Pony suspected, the house hadn't completely settled.
Olwan 當初在建造地基時使用了大型石板，而正如 Pony 所料，這棟房子尚未完全沉降。

Q: firmly
(adjective) fairly hard or solid : not soft
A: 堅定地
（形容詞）相當硬或堅實：不軟
Elbryan said firmly, and even as he spoke the words, he understood Bradwarden's cunning verbal maneuver.
Elbryan 語氣堅定地說道，就在他說出這些話的同時，他已看穿了 Bradwarden's 那狡猾的言辭詭計。

Q: tale
(noun) a story about imaginary events : an exciting or dramatic story
A: 就是這樣
（名詞）關於虛構事件的故事：一個令人興奮或戲劇性的故事
Every villager was in the common house that night, though most had already heard the tale of the goblin fight by then.
那晚，全村人都在公共屋裡，儘管當時大多數人已經聽過那場與哥布林搏鬥的故事。

Q: yell
(noun) a sudden, loud cry
A: 大喊
（名詞）突然、響亮的哭聲
She wanted to yell out for someone to help doomed Olwan, wanted to scream simply for the sake of screaming.
她想大聲呼救，希望有人能來幫助那個注定要遭殃的 Olwan；她想尖叫，純粹只是為了尖叫。

Q: matter
(verb) to be important
A: 有
（動詞）重要
The dactyl could not take direct credit, but that mattered little.
那个达克提尔人无法直接居功，但这并不重要。

Q: lock
(verb) to fasten (something) with a lock
A: 鎖
（動詞）用鎖固定（某物）
Thus she kept her cabin door securely locked.
因此，她將艙房門牢牢鎖上。

Q: stick
(verb) to push (something usually sharp or pointed) into something
A: 棍子
（動詞）推（通常是尖銳或尖銳的東西）進入某物
Elbryan stuck a blade of grass between his teeth and considered the viewpoint.
Elbryan 將一根草葉夾在牙縫間，思索著這個觀點。

Q: tiny
(adjective) very small
A: 非常小
（形容詞）非常小
The place was not bright, having only a handful of tiny windows set high up on the tall walls.
那里光线昏暗，高耸的墙壁上只开着寥寥几扇小窗。

Q: desperately
(adjective) very sad and upset because of having little or no hope : feeling or showing despair
A: 非常絕望
（形容詞）因為幾乎沒有希望而感到非常悲傷和沮喪：感到或表現出絕望
Pony ran on desperately, blinded by tears.
波尼泪眼朦胧，拼命地跑着。

Q: trap
(noun) a device that is used for catching animals
A: 陷阱
（名詞）用於捕捉動物的裝置
These weren't particularly nasty traps, designed more to embarrass than to injure.
这些陷阱并不算特别恶毒，其设计目的更多是为了让人难堪，而非造成伤害。

Q: catapult
(noun) an ancient weapon used for throwing large rocks
A: 彈射器
（名詞）一種用於投擲大石頭的古老武器
Stay back from the catapults, I warn you.
离弩远点，我警告你。

Q: dawn
(noun) the time of day when sunlight first begins to appear
A: 黎明
（名詞）一天中陽光初現的時間
Juraviel found him at dawn, curled in a hollow at the base of a wide oak.
Juraviel 在黎明時分發現了他，他蜷縮在一棵粗壯橡樹根部的一個樹洞裡。

Q: source
(noun) someone or something that provides what is wanted or needed
A: 資料來源
（名詞）提供所需或所需的人或物
Theologians of Corona argued over whether the demon dactyl was the source or the result of evil.
科罗纳的神学家们就恶魔达克提尔究竟是邪恶的根源还是结果这一问题展开了争论。

Q: danger
(noun) the possibility that you will be hurt or killed
A: 危險
（名詞）你可能會受傷或喪命的可能性
So Elbryan stood back from it all, figuring it to be one of those dangers for the villagers to work out on their own.
於是，Elbryan 退居一旁，認為這屬於村民們必須自行解決的危險之一。

Q: couple
(noun) two people who are married or who have a romantic or sexual relationship
A: 情侶
（名詞）兩個已婚或有浪漫或性關係的人
Elbryan tried to calculate the duration of his rest, knew it had been no more than a couple of hours.
Elbryan 試著估算自己休息了多久，知道頂多不過兩三個小時。

Q: bright
(adjective) producing a lot of light : filled with light
A: 明亮
（形容詞）產生大量光：充滿光
The place was not bright, having only a handful of tiny windows set high up on the tall walls.
那里光线昏暗，高耸的墙壁上只开着寥寥几扇小窗。

Q: inside
(adjective) located on or near the inner side, edge, or surface of something
A: 裡面
（形容詞）位於某物的內側、邊緣或表面附近
But there was indeed light inside that room, such a light as to make Avelyn think of a cloudless midsummer day.
但那間房內確實有光，那光讓 Avelyn 聯想到一個無雲的仲夏日。

Q: save
(verb) to keep (someone or something) safe : to stop (someone or something) from dying or being hurt, damaged, or lost
A: 存檔
（動詞）保護（某人或某物）安全：阻止（某人或某物）死亡、受傷、損壞或迷失
If that failed, the next task was to save as many individuals as possible.
如果那招行不通，接下来的任务就是尽可能多地拯救人员。

Q: skin
(noun) the natural outer layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or animal
A: 皮膚
（名詞）覆蓋人或動物身體的自然外層組織
The texture of its skin was rough and thick, an armored hide, reddish in hue and shiny, as if lit by its own inner glow.
它的皮膚質地粗糙厚實，宛如一層盔甲般的皮革，色澤泛紅且光澤閃耀，彷彿散發著自身的光芒。

Q: roar
(noun) the loud sound of a wild animal (such as a lion)
A: 咆哮
（名詞）野生動物（如獅子）的響亮聲音
Quintall's roar, truly the roar of a tiger, sent the crew scrambling.
昆塔尔的咆哮，简直就像老虎的咆哮，吓得船员们四散奔逃。

Q: weight
(noun) a measurement that indicates how heavy a person or thing is
A: 重量
（名詞）衡量一個人或物體重量的單位
Shane McMichael did not argue the point, though the weight of it grew steadily on his shoulders.
Shane McMichael 並未對此提出異議，儘管這份重擔正不斷地壓在他的肩上。

Q: neck
(noun) the part of the body between the head and the shoulders
A: 頸部
（名詞）頭部與肩膀之間的身體部位
The night was dark about him; his neck ached from holding the position for so long.
夜色笼罩着他；因为长时间保持那个姿势，他的脖子感到酸痛。

Q: manage
(verb) to have control of (something, such as a business, department, sports team, etc.)
A: 管理
（動詞）控制（例如企業、部門、運動隊等）
The powrie came across with a backhand slash, but Avelyn managed to duck beneath it.
那道能量以反手劈砍之势袭来，但艾维琳设法俯身躲过了。

Q: gather
(verb) to bring (things or people) together into a group
A: 集合
（動詞）將（事物或人）聚集成一個團體
What creatures could the dactyl gather this time to wage its war?
这次，达克提尔会召集哪些生物来发动战争呢？

Q: diamond
(noun) a very hard usually colorless stone that is a form of carbon and is used especially in jewelry
A: 鑽石
（名詞）一種非常堅硬且通常無色的石頭，是一種碳的形態，特別用於珠寶
Siherton held a small diamond, and from it came enough light for Avelyn to discern the man's features clearly.
Siherton 手握一顆小鑽石，從中透出的光芒足以讓 Avelyn 清楚看清那名男子的面容。

Q: mad
(adjective) very angry
A: 瘋狂
（形容詞）非常生氣
Then the ranger went back to watching, thinking that the mad monk would soon tire.
随后，护林员又继续观察起来，心想那个疯和尚很快就会累了。

Q: moving
(adjective) changing place or position
A: 搬家
（形容詞）改變位置或位置
And it was quite obvious that this' force was moving southward.
而且很明顯，這支部隊正向南移動。

Q: punch
(noun) a quick hit with your fist
A: 拳擊
（名詞）用拳頭快速一擊
Over and over they rolled, tumbling down the slope, punching and thrashing.
他们翻滚着，沿着斜坡滚落，一路上拳打脚踢、手舞足蹈。

Q: pole
(noun) a long, straight piece of wood, metal, etc., that is often placed in the ground so that it stands straight up
A: 波蘭
（名詞）一塊長而筆直的木頭、金屬等，通常放置在地面中使其筆直直立
The object on the fourth shoulder pole, each man realized, would be enough to get the lesson across.
每个人都意识到，第四根肩扛杆上的那个物件，足以让人明白这个道理。

Q: merely
(adverb) only just—used to say that someone or something is small, unimportant, etc. —used to describe the only reason for something or the only effect of something
A: 僅僅
(副詞) 僅僅——用來表示某人或某物微不足道、不重要等——用來描述某事的唯一原因或某事的唯一效果
Soon enough the young man had realized that it was for no particular act but merely because he was not elvish.
沒過多久，那年輕人便意識到，這並非因為他做了什麼特別的事，純粹只是因為他不是精靈。

Q: control
(verb) to direct the behavior of (a person or animal) : to cause (a person or animal) to do what you want
A: 控制
（動詞）指示（人或動物）的行為：使（人或動物）做你想做的事
For Avelyn to control the magic enough to get behind Jojonah's back and see the finger sequence was incredible.
Avelyn 竟能駕馭這股魔力，從 Jojonah's 身後窺見那組手指動作，實在令人驚嘆。

Q: thrust
(noun) a forward or upward push
A: 推力
（名詞）向前或向上推
Then he sent it straight out a second time, cutting short the thrust as the elf predictably ducked.
接着，他再次直刺而出，就在精灵如预料中那般闪身躲避时，他猛地收住了剑锋。

Q: vale
(interjection) (usually seen in obituaries) Farewell.
A: 值得
（感嘆詞）（通常見於訃聞）再見。
The patrols began that day, with a score and five youngsters walking the rim of the bowl-shaped vale that held Dundalis.
巡邏就在那天展開，二十五名年輕人沿著環繞著Dundalis的碗狀山谷邊緣行走。

Q: particularly
(adverb) more than usually : very extremely
A: 特別是
（副詞）比平常更常：非常非常
These weren't particularly nasty traps, designed more to embarrass than to injure.
这些陷阱并不算特别恶毒，其设计目的更多是为了让人难堪，而非造成伤害。

Q: clutch
(verb) to hold onto (someone or something) tightly with your hand
A: 離合器
（名詞）緊握或緊握某物或某人的行為
Avelyn felt something touch his hand - not his spiritual hand, but the physical one, the one clutching the stone.
Avelyn 感覺有東西觸碰了他的手——不是他的靈性之手，而是那隻緊握著石頭的肉身之手。

Q: balance
(verb) to make (something, such as a plate or your body) steady by keeping weight equal on all sides
A: 平衡
（動詞）透過保持四面重量相等，使（例如盤子或你的身體）保持穩定
Juraviel took full advantage, put Elbryan off balance and kept on twisting, angling the boy over the trough.
Juraviel 趁勢而為，讓 Elbryan 失去平衡，並持續扭動身體，將那男孩扭向水槽上方。

Q: grimly
(adjective) unpleasant or shocking to see or think about
A: 陰鬱地
（形容詞）令人不快或令人震驚的（無論是目睹或想到）
Quintall nodded grimly and turned to his three brothers.
Quintall 沉痛地點了點頭，轉身面向他的三位兄弟。

Q: evil
(adjective) morally bad
A: 邪惡
（形容詞）道德上很糟糕
It told him these creatures were not of the evil goblin race; these were friends to be trusted.
它告诉他，这些生物并非邪恶的哥布林一族；它们是值得信赖的朋友。

Q: nearby
(adjective) not far away : located at a short distance from someone or something
A: 附近
（形容詞）不遠：位於某人或某物不遠處
It moved nimbly from branch to branch, crossing over to nearby trees with barely a whisper.
它敏捷地从一枝跳到另一枝，几乎不发出一丝声响，便跃到了附近的树上。

Q: dive
(verb) to jump into water with your arms and head going in first
A: 潛水
（動詞）用手臂和頭先跳進水裡
Exhausted, the two men dove under for the last expanse, swimming so the craft would pass right over them.
兩人筋疲力盡，在最後一段水域潛入水中，游動著讓船隻正好從他們頭頂駛過。

Q: appear
(verb) to seem to be something : to make someone think that a person or thing has a particular characteristic : look seem
A: 出現
（動詞）看起來像某物：讓人誤以為某人或某物具有特定特徵：看、看、看
From up here: St.-Mere-Abelle appeared as a thick and stretched snake, winding its way along the top of the sea cliff.
從高處望去：St.-Mere-Abelle 宛如一條粗壯而狹長的蛇，沿著海崖頂端蜿蜒前行。

Q: cloud
(noun) a white or gray mass in the sky that is made of many very small drops of water
A: 雲
（名詞）天空中由許多非常小的水滴組成的白色或灰色物質
The day was late, and gray clouds were rolling in to hide the afternoon sun.
时近黄昏，灰蒙蒙的云层滚滚而来，遮住了午后的阳光。

Q: secret
(adjective) kept hidden from others : known to only a few people
A: 秘密
（形容詞）對他人隱藏：只有少數人知道
This was her secret place, her place of contemplation.
这是她的秘密之地，也是她静思冥想的地方。

Q: further
(adverb) to or at a more distant place or time : farther
A: 進一步
（副詞）到或在更遠的地方或時間：更遠
The monk, convinced that the animal could not cry out any further warnings, walked on toward the house.
那位僧人確信那隻動物已無法再發出任何警告，便繼續朝著那間屋子走去。

Q: certain
(adjective) not having any doubt about something : convinced or sure
A: 確定
（形容詞）對某事毫無懷疑：確信或確定
The simple fact that they could not be absolutely certain offered Elbryan all the encouragement he needed.
光是這個簡單的事實——他們無法百分之百確定——就給了 Elbryan 所需的全部鼓舞。

Q: gently
(adjective) having or showing a kind and quiet nature : not harsh or violent
A: 輕輕地
（形容詞）擁有或展現出善良且安靜的性格：不嚴厲或暴力
It was warm; Elbryan felt that first, felt a soft, moist sensation gently touching all his skin.
天氣很暖和；Elbryan感覺到，first，感覺到一種柔軟濕潤的觸感輕輕撫過他全身的肌膚。

Q: connect
(verb) to join (two or more things) together
A: 連結
（動詞）將（兩個或更多事物）結合在一起
Likely, the man was in no way connected to Avelyn, but still the fugitive monk remained concerned.
那名男子很可能與 Avelyn 毫無瓜葛，但這名在逃的僧人仍感到憂心忡忡。

Q: wish
(verb) to want (something) to be true or to happen
A: 願望
（動詞）希望（某事）為真或發生
How Avelyn wished that Dansally were there!
艾维琳多么希望丹萨莉也在场啊！

Q: hill
(noun) a usually rounded area of land that is higher than the land around it but that is not as high as a mountain
A: 希爾
（名詞）通常圓形的土地，比周圍土地高，但不像山一樣高
It sat on the gentle slope of a wide hill, surrounded on all sides by a meadow of tall grass and wildflowers.
它坐落在一座寬闊山丘的緩坡上，四面環繞著一片長滿高草與野花的草地。

Q: remind
(verb) to make (someone) think about something again : to cause (someone) to remember something
A: 提醒一下
（動詞）讓（某人）再次思考某件事：使（某人）想起某件事
It wouldn't matter, she quickly reminded herself, and perhaps this way, defenseless, the end would come more quickly.
「這無關緊要，」她迅速提醒自己，或許就這樣，毫無防備地，結局會來得更快。

Q: familiar
(adjective) frequently seen, heard, or experienced
A: 熟悉的
（形容詞）經常被看到、聽到或經歷過
Elbryan didn't answer, but that familiar sparkle fit up his eyes.
埃尔布莱恩没有回答，但那双眼睛里闪烁着那熟悉的灵光。

Q: aim
(verb) to point (a weapon) at a target
A: 目的
（動詞）指著（武器）指向目標
Elbryan looked at him curiously; of course he was aiming at the target!
埃尔布莱恩好奇地看着他；他当然是在瞄准目标！

Q: warn
(verb) to tell (someone) about possible danger or trouble
A: 警告
（動詞）告訴（某人）可能的危險或麻煩
Sometime later, as dusk descended, Pony's senses warned her that she was not alone.
过了一会儿，黄昏降临，波妮的直觉告诉她，她并不孤单。

Q: defeat
(verb) to win a victory over (someone or something) in a war, contest, game, etc.
A: 敗北
（動詞）在戰爭、競賽、遊戲等中贏得（某人或某物）的勝利。
By mid-afternoon, Elbryan knew he was defeated, knew he could not hope to properly bury all the corpses.
到了下午時分，Elbryan 明白自己已經敗北，也明白他無法指望能妥善安葬所有屍體。

Q: settle
(verb) to end (something, such as an argument) by reaching an agreement
A: 安定下來
（動詞）透過達成共識來結束（例如論證）
Master Jojonah settled back on his heels but met the penetrating stare firmly.
乔乔纳大师向后退了一步，却依然坚定地迎接着那灼人的目光。

Q: slam
(verb) to close (something) in a forceful way that makes a loud noise
A: 大滿貫
（動詞）用力關閉（某物）並發出響亮的聲音
The huge stone gates of St.-Mere-Abelle slammed shut with a resounding crash that jolted Annalisa Desbris violently.
St.-Mere-Abelle那座巨大的石門猛然關上，轟然巨響震得 Annalisa 和 Desbris 猛地一震。

Q: empty
(adjective) containing nothing
A: 空的
（形容詞）不含任何東西
Avelyn ran from the chapel, skittering down the empty halls, his footsteps echoing noisily.
阿维林从小教堂里跑出来，沿着空荡荡的走廊飞快地跑着，脚步声在走廊里回响，响亮而刺耳。

Q: war
(noun) a state or period of fighting between countries or groups
A: 是
（名詞）國家或群體間的狀態或戰鬥時期
Powries were not often seen, except in times of war when they were dealt with all too often.
通常很少見到波瑞斯人，唯有在戰時，才會頻繁地與他們交手。

Q: jump
(verb) to move your body upward from the ground and often forward, backward, or sideways through the air by pushing with your legs
A: 跳
（動詞）用腿推動身體向上移動，通常是向前、向後或側向穿過空氣
Then she turned and skipped off, and was startled a moment later when Elbryan jumped out in front of her.
接著她轉身蹦蹦跳跳地走了，片刻後，當 Elbryan 突然從她面前跳出來時，她嚇了一跳。

Q: search
(verb) to carefully look for someone or something : to try to find someone or something
A: 搜尋
（動詞）仔細尋找某人或某物：嘗試找到某人或某物
Still his eyes searched the corners of the shadowy room for his mother's spirit.
然而，他的目光仍在昏暗房间的每个角落搜寻着母亲的魂魄。

Q: sail
(noun) a large piece of strong cloth that is connected to a ship or boat and that is used to catch the wind that moves the ship or boat through the water
A: 帆船
（名詞）一大塊堅固的布，連接於船隻或小艇，用來捕捉推動船隻或小艇在水中移動的風
Resupplied, the Windrunner put out the next day, sails full of wind with a favorable tide, sailing fast to the south.
補給完畢後，Windrunner 號於次日啟航，順風順水，乘著有利的潮汐，迅速向南航行。

Q: hang
(verb) to attach or place something so that it is held up without support from below
A: 掛著
（動詞）將某物固定或放置，使其無法從下方支撐
One had many daggers within easy grasp, hanging on a bandolier that crisscrossed his chest.
他胸前系着一条交错缠绕的弹药带，上面挂着许多匕首，伸手可及。

Q: sharp
(adjective) having a thin edge that is able to cut things or a fine point that is able to make a hole in things
A: 銳利
（形容詞）有能切割物體的薄刃，或能在物體上打孔的細尖
Jill scraped her forearm on the sharp edge of the stone hearth.
Jill 的前臂被石灶的銳利邊緣刮傷了。

Q: lay
(verb) to place (someone or something) down gently in a flat position
A: 躺著
（動詞）輕輕地將（某人或某物）平放於平坦位置
The whole village had buzzed about the house because Olwan Wyndon was laying a stone foundation.
整个村子都在热议那栋房子，因为奥尔万·温登正在为它打石基。

Q: inch
(noun) a unit of measurement equal to 1/3₆ yard or 1/12 of a foot (2.54 centimeters)
A: 英吋
（名詞）等於1/3₆碼或1/12英尺（2.54公分）的度量單位
Silently mouthing that litany, Elbryan inched his face toward the edge of the pine.
埃尔布莱恩默默念着那段祷文，将脸慢慢凑向松树的边缘。

Q: vision
(noun) the ability to see : sight or eyesight
A: 願景
（名詞）視覺能力：視覺或視覺
Every dip and sudden rise blurred his vision, scrambled his thoughts.
每次下沉和骤然上升都让他视线模糊，思绪混乱。

Q: corridor
(noun) a long, narrow passage inside a building or train with doors that lead to rooms on each side
A: 走廊
（名詞）建築物或火車內狹長通道，兩側各有通往房間的門
Avelyn stepped out of the room, into the stone corridor, and vomited all over the floor.
Avelyn 走出了房間，來到石砌的走廊，然後把嘔吐物全吐在了地板上。

Q: grin
(noun) the part of the body that you hear with
A: 笑
（名詞）你用來聽覺的身體部位
Pony grinned warmly, hoping he was right.
小马露出了温暖的笑容，希望自己说得没错。

Q: sign
(noun) a piece of paper, wood, etc., with words or pictures on it that gives information about something
A: 標誌
（名詞）一張紙、木頭等，上面有文字或圖片，提供關於某件事的資訊
Thus, when the scouts of Elkenbrook reported goblin sign, the hardy folk were not too concerned.
因此，當 Elkenbrook 的偵察兵報告發現哥布林蹤跡時，這些堅韌的村民並未過於擔憂。

Q: instead
(adverb) —used to say that one thing is done or that one thing or person is chosen when another is not chosen, cannot be done, etc. —often + of
A: 反而
（副詞）—用來表示某事已完成，或某物／某人被選中，而另一項則未被選中、無法完成等。—常與「of」搭配使用
Elbryan tugged more fiercely with his other hand instead, increasing the pace of the roll.
埃尔布莱恩反而用另一只手更用力地一拉，使滚动的速度加快了。

Q: roof
(noun) the cover or top of a building, vehicle, etc.
A: 屋頂
（名詞）建築物、車輛等的覆蓋物或頂部。
Shocked back to his senses, Avelyn turned his attention to the high roof directly below him.
阿维林猛然惊醒，回过神来，随即把目光投向正下方的高耸屋顶。

Q: lightning
(noun) the flashes of light that are produced in the sky during a storm
A: 閃電
（名詞）暴風雨期間天空中閃爍的光芒
A sheet of conjured lightning silenced the screams forever.
一道召唤出的闪电，让那些尖叫声永远地戛然而止。

Q: previous
(adjective) existing or happening before the present time
A: 先前
（形容詞）存在於現在之前或正在發生
Indeed he was tired from the previous day's labors, but so full of excitement that.
他确实因前一天的劳累而感到疲惫，但内心却充满了兴奋。

Q: crack
(noun) a thin line in the surface of something that is broken but not separated into pieces
A: 喀嚓
（名詞）物體表面一條細線，破損但未被分割成碎片
A thin crack ran down the center of the obsidian sarcophagus.
一道细细的裂纹沿着黑曜石石棺的中央延伸而下。

Q: assure
(verb) to make (something) certain : ensure
A: 很有把握
（動詞）使（某物）確定：確保
Elbryan's father had assured him that Wyndon boys were normally late in sprouting.
埃尔布莱恩的父亲曾向他保证，温登家的男孩通常发育较晚。

Q: aside
(adverb) to or toward the side
A: 旁白
（副詞）朝向側邊或向側邊
All jealousy aside, Elbryan found the taller Pony quite a pleasing sight.
抛开嫉妒不谈，埃尔布莱恩觉得那个身材高挑的波尼看起来相当赏心悦目。

Q: utter
(adjective) complete and total
A: 說
（形容詞）完全且全
Now, the young man did utter an unintended sound, a gasp of disbelief and delight.
这时，那年轻人确实发出一声不经意的声音，那是惊讶与喜悦交织的惊呼。

Q: fool
(noun) a person who lacks good sense or judgment : a stupid or silly person
A: 笨蛋
（名詞）缺乏理智或判斷力的人：愚蠢或傻瓜的人
Perhaps the monastery should reconsider its practice of selling stones to fools like Dosey.
或許這座修道院應該重新考慮，是否該繼續向像 Dosey 這樣的傻瓜兜售石頭。

Q: curiously
(adjective) having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone
A: 好奇地
（形容詞）渴望學習或進一步了解某事或某人
Pony blinked curiously, for Olwan's arm did not come down, seemed to be going up, up, up.
小马好奇地眨了眨眼，因为奥尔万的手臂并没有放下，反而似乎在往上、往上、往上抬。

Q: blanket
(noun) a covering made of cloth that is used especially on a bed to keep you warm
A: 毯子
（名詞）一種布料覆蓋物，特別用在床上用來保暖
Avelyn undressed and wrapped a blanket about himself, then sat alone with his thoughts in front of a blazing fire.
Avelyn 脫去衣物，裹上毯子，隨後獨自坐在熊熊燃燒的火堆前，沉浸在自己的思緒中。

Q: elvish
Relating to elves; having characteristics of elves.
A: 精靈的
精靈族的
No horrible memories could come to him while he was listening to that elvish song, no fears could gain hold.
當他聆聽那首精靈之歌時，任何可怕的回憶都無法浮現，任何恐懼也無法侵襲他。

Q: mere
(adjective) —used to say that something or someone is small, unimportant, etc.
A: 更多
（形容詞）—用來形容某物或某人體積小、不重要等。
Did such a thing as the Halo even exist, or was her memory a mere fantasy?
“光环”这种东西真的存在过吗，还是说她的记忆不过是场幻觉？

Q: flee
(verb) to run away from danger
A: 逃跑
（動詞）逃離危險
It had tried to flee with its companions but fell short of the brush for lack of breath and died soon after.
它曾試圖與同伴一同逃跑，卻因氣力不支而未能抵達灌木叢，隨後不久便死去。

Q: warrior
(noun) a person who fights in battles and is known for having courage and skill
A: 戰士
（名詞）一位參與戰鬥，並以勇氣與技巧聞名的人
Twin rows of massive columns, each carved into the likeness of a giant warrior, lined the room.
房间两侧排列着两排巨大的石柱，每根石柱上都雕刻着巨型战士的形象。

Q: stab
(verb) to wound (someone or something) with a pointed weapon (such as a knife)
A: 刺
（動詞）用尖銳武器（如刀）傷害（某人或某物）
Elbryan tried to stab the monster again, but the giant squeezed even tighter, and all the young man could do was groan.
Elbryan 試圖再次刺向那隻怪物，但巨獸的摟抱卻更加緊緊地箍住他，年輕人只能發出呻吟。

Q: instruct
(verb) to teach (someone) a subject, skill, etc.
A: 指導
（動詞）教導（某人）一門科目、技能等。
The guard, as instructed, placed the body at the base of the low wall and stepped back.
那名卫兵按照指示，将尸体放在矮墙脚下，然后退后几步。

Q: completely
(adjective) having all necessary parts : not lacking anything —often used in book titles
A: 完全
（形容詞）具備所有必要部分：毫無缺漏——常用於書名
Olwan had used large slabs for the base, and, as Pony suspected, the house hadn't completely settled.
Olwan 當初在建造地基時使用了大型石板，而正如 Pony 所料，這棟房子尚未完全沉降。

Q: race
(verb) to compete in a race
A: 比賽
（動詞）參加比賽
It told him these creatures were not of the evil goblin race; these were friends to be trusted.
它告诉他，这些生物并非邪恶的哥布林一族；它们是值得信赖的朋友。

Q: mark
(noun) a small area on the surface of something that is dirty, damaged, etc.
A: 馬克
（名詞）表面上骯髒、受損等小區域。
Yet, we've not yet marked the end of our second month out of St.-Mere-Abelle.
然而，我們離開 St.-Mere-Abelle 至今還未滿兩個月。

Q: respond
(verb) to say or write something as an answer to a question or request : reply
A: 回應
（動詞）用來回答問題或請求：回應
Juraviel responded with a nod of his own, but his admiration was sincere.
尤拉维尔也点了点头，但他流露出的钦佩之情却是发自内心的。

Q: bar
(verb) to put a bar or a set of bars in front of a door, window, etc., so that people cannot go in or out of it
A: 酒吧
（動詞）在門、窗等前放置一根或一組鐵欄杆，使人們無法進出
Not in a lewd way, like the drunk in the bar, or even in a teasing way, like the handsome young man.
并非像酒吧里那个醉汉那样流光溢彩，甚至也不像那位英俊小伙那样调情。

Q: tower
(noun) a tall, narrow building or structure that may stand apart from or be attached to another building or structure
A: 塔樓
（名詞）高大、狹窄的建築物或結構，可能獨立於另一棟建築或結構上，或連接於其他建築物或結構上
The three older men moved to the edge of the tower and talked among themselves.
那三位年长的男子走到塔楼边缘，彼此交谈起来。

Q: smoke
(noun) the cloud of black, gray, or white gases and dust that is produced by burning something
A: 煙霧
（名詞）燃燒某物所產生的黑色、灰色或白色氣體與塵埃雲
A slanting ray cut in through the smoke, a single shaft of light that beckoned the girl back to the land of the living.
一道斜射的光線穿透煙霧，那道孤零零的光柱，將女孩引回了人世。

Q: flow
(verb) to move in a steady and continuous way
A: 流
（動詞）以穩定且連續的方式移動
Jojonah held the diamond close to Avelyn, and the young monk felt its warmth flowing into his aching, frozen form.
Jojonah 將那顆鑽石緊貼在 Avelyn 身旁，年輕的僧人感覺到鑽石的暖意流進他那冰冷刺骨、疼痛難耐的身軀。

Q: apart
(adverb) separated by an amount of space
A: 分開
（副詞）間隔一定的空間
Elbryan pulled the bowstring back with all his strength; Hawkwing's three feathers were as wide apart as they could go.
Elbryan 竭盡全力拉緊弓弦；Hawkwing's 的三根箭羽已張開到極限。

Q: private
(adjective) for the use of a single person or group : belonging to one person or group : not public
A: 私人
（形容詞）用於個人或團體：屬於某人或團體：非公開用途
Connor left her at the door of the private quarters behind Fellowship Way.
康纳把她留在“同袍之路”后方私人住宅的门口。

Q: bend
(verb) to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved
A: 彎曲
（動詞）用力使（如電線或管子）彎曲
The first of the giants came into sight, bending low, pulling hard, a heavy harness strapped across its torso.
那名巨人的first映入眼簾，它彎腰低頭，使勁拉扯著，胸前綁著一套沉重的軛具。

Q: throne
(noun) the special chair for a king, queen, or other powerful person
A: 王座
（名詞）國王、王后或其他有權勢人物的特別椅子
Entel was the third largest city in Corona, behind Ursal, the throne seat, and Palmaris.
恩特尔是科罗纳第三大城市，仅次于王都乌尔萨尔和帕尔马里斯。

Q: desperate
(adjective) very sad and upset because of having little or no hope : feeling or showing despair
A: 絕望
（形容詞）因為幾乎沒有希望而感到非常悲傷和沮喪：感到或表現出絕望
Something daring, even desperate, like the shadow dive Tallareyish had used to defeat him.
某种大胆甚至近乎绝望的招数，就像塔拉雷伊什当年用来击败他的“影之潜行”那样。

Q: precious
(adjective) rare and worth a lot of money
A: 珍貴的
（形容詞）稀有且價值高昂
The moment, this most precious moment in all of Elbryan's young life ...
这一刻，这是埃尔布莱恩短暂人生中最珍贵的时刻……

Q: mount
(noun) something onto which something else is or can be attached
A: 騎乘
（名詞）某物被附加或可附加於此
The look the stocky man gave him in reply did little to allay the monk's mounting suspicions.
那个身材魁梧的男人回敬他的眼神，丝毫未能消除僧人心中日益加深的疑虑。

Q: twist
(noun) an act of turning or twisting
A: 轉折
（名詞）轉身或扭轉的行為
Brother Justice used a fantasy of twisting the fool's head off to force a smile.
Justice 兄弟靠著想像自己扭斷那個傻瓜的頭，勉強擠出一絲笑容。

Q: rage
(noun) a strong feeling of anger that is difficult to control
A: 憤怒
（名詞）難以控制的強烈憤怒情緒
Wisdom overruled his rage, though, and he stayed hidden and let them pass.
不过，理智战胜了他的怒火，他便藏在暗处，任由他们经过。

Q: leader
(noun) someone who guides other people
A: 領袖
（名詞）引導他人的人
It shadowed Elbryan's every move, studying the young leader intently.
它如影随形地跟踪着埃尔布莱恩的一举一动，全神贯注地观察着这位年轻的领袖。

Q: running
(noun) the activity or sport of running
A: 跑步
（名詞）跑步的活動或運動
It seemed to Avelyn as if he had fallen into the middle of a running rivalry between the two older men.
在Avelyn看來，彷彿他被捲入了這兩位年長男子之間持續已久的競爭之中。

Q: alive
(adjective) having life : living : not dead
A: 還活著
（形容詞）擁有生命：活著：不死
The air came alive with a strange humming sound.
空气中突然传来一阵奇怪的嗡嗡声。

Q: cause
(verb) to make (something) happen or exist : to be the cause of (something)
A: 成因
（動詞）使（某物）發生或存在：成為（某物）的原因
Hopefully we will be able to keep our pace swift enough so that the powries' initial ram causes little damage.
但願我們能保持足夠快的速度，讓「波瑞」的初始衝擊造成的損害降至最低。

Q: level
(noun) a specific height
A: 關卡
（名詞）特定高度
By the beginning of the third year, the level of jealousy among the four began to rise noticeably.
到了第三年年初，这四人之间的嫉妒情绪开始明显加剧。

Q: storm
(noun) an occurrence of bad weather in which there is a lot of rain, snow, etc., and often strong winds
A: 風暴
（名詞）指遇到惡劣天氣，伴隨大量雨、雪等，且常有強風
There she stayed for the, rest of the night, watching the stars return as the storm cloud raced away into the gulf.
她在那裡待了一整夜，看著星星重新現身，而暴風雨雲則疾馳著遁入海灣。

Q: manner
(noun) the way that something is done or happens
A: 風格
（名詞）某件事被做或發生的方式
Put in that manner, this was indeed a day of celebration.
这么一说，这确实是个值得庆祝的日子。

Q: gasp
(verb) to breathe in suddenly and loudly with your mouth open because of surprise, shock, or pain
A: 倒抽一口氣
（動詞）因驚訝、震驚或疼痛而張開嘴巴，突然且大聲吸氣
Now, the young man did utter an unintended sound, a gasp of disbelief and delight.
这时，那年轻人确实发出一声不经意的声音，那是惊讶与喜悦交织的惊呼。

Q: flame
(noun) the hot, glowing gas that can be seen when a fire is burning
A: 火焰
（名詞）燃燒時可見的熱氣、發光的氣體
There came a bright flash and then the monk lay still, low flames licking his lifeless body.
一道刺眼的光芒闪过，僧人随即一动不动地倒下，微弱的火焰正舔舐着他那已无生命迹象的躯体。

Q: anger
(noun) a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed because of something wrong or bad : the feeling that makes someone want to hurt other people, to shout, etc. : the feeling of being angry
A: 憤怒
（名詞）因某些錯誤或不好的事感到強烈的難過或惱怒：讓人想要傷害他人、大喊等的感覺：生氣的感覺
The wicked goblins certainly, so full of anger and greed, so delighting in murder and war.
那些邪恶的哥布林确实如此，满心愤怒与贪婪，沉迷于杀戮与战争。

Q: slight
(adjective) very small in degree or amount
A: 輕描淡寫
（形容詞）程度或數量非常小
Gradually a smile found its way back onto her face, her dimples showing the slightest blush of red.
她的臉上逐漸浮現出一抹微笑，酒窩裡泛起一絲紅暈。

Q: candle
(noun) wax that has been formed into a stick or another shape and has a string in the middle that can be burned
A: 蠟燭
（名詞）蠟製成棍狀或其他形狀，中間有一條可以燃燒的繩子
At night, they huddled together around oil lamps and candles, trying to ward off the chill.
到了晚上，他們圍著油燈和蠟燭擠在一起，試圖抵禦寒意。

Q: spike
(noun) a long, thin rod that ends in a point and is often made of metal
A: 斯派克
（名詞）一根細長的桿子，末端為尖，通常由金屬製成
Into the spike, the beast sent its vision, the telltale tracings of human-woven magic.
那头野兽将视线投向尖刺，那里留有人类编织的魔法所留下的明显痕迹。

Q: beneath
(adverb) in or to a lower position : below
A: 在下方
（名詞）感覺某人或某事不值得任何尊重或認可
Not so far down, they moved beneath the misty canopy, and the forested valley came clear to Elbryan.
没走多远，他们便穿过了雾气缭绕的树冠层，这片林木葱郁的山谷在埃尔布莱恩眼前豁然开朗。

Q: shape
(verb) to give a particular form or shape to (something) : to work with (a material) in order to make something from it
A: 形狀
（動詞）賦予（某物）特定的形式或形狀：與（材料）合作，以創造出某物
Yet I refuse to dismiss or diminish my years with the Touel'alfar; those elven friends helped to shape the man Elbryan.
然而，我絕不願輕忽或貶低與 Touel'alfar 共度的歲月；那些精靈朋友，正是塑造了 Elbryan 這個人。

Q: track
(noun) a mark left on the ground by a moving animal, person, or vehicle
A: 賽道
（名詞）移動動物、人或車輛在地上留下的痕跡
The startled, almost feral, reaction of the hunters froze Elbryan in his tracks and sent Pony ducking for cover.
獵人們那驚惶失措、近乎野獸般的反應，讓 Elbryan 當場僵在原地，也讓 Pony 急忙蹲下尋求掩護。

Q: speed
(noun) the rate at which someone or something moves or travels
A: 速度
（名詞）某人或某物移動或移動的速度
The ranger was amazed at the sheer speed of the thing.
那名護林員對那東西驚人的速度感到驚訝。

Q: laughter
(noun) the action or sound of laughing
A: 笑聲
（名詞）笑聲的動作或聲音
Father Abbot Markwart burst out into the most heartfelt laughter Avelyn had ever heard.
马克瓦特院长发出了阿维琳有生以来听过的最发自内心的笑声。

Q: calmly
(adjective) not angry, upset, excited, etc.
A: 冷靜地
（形容詞）不生氣、不難過、不興奮等。
The elf looked up at him calmly, smiling, perfectly relaxed.
精灵平静地抬头看着他，脸上带着微笑，显得十分从容。

Q: region
(noun) a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way
A: 地區
（名詞）國家、世界中某部分，與其他部分不同或分離的部分
The one advantage on the ranger's side was his knowledge of the region surrounding Weedy Meadow.
护林员唯一的优势在于他对杂草草甸周边地区的熟悉。

Q: lava
(noun) melted rock from a volcano
A: 熔岩
（名詞）火山熔化的岩石
Bestesbulzibar looked from Quintall to one of the lava rivers.
贝斯特斯布尔齐巴的目光从昆塔尔移向其中一条熔岩河。

Q: northern
(noun) a large fish that lives in rivers and lakes and that has a long body and sharp teeth
A: 北方
（名詞）一種生活在河流和湖泊中，身體修長且牙齒銳利的大型魚類
I had not even considered this until my northern trek led me back to these lands familiar.
直到这次北行之旅将我带回这片熟悉的土地，我才第一次想到这一点。

Q: tug
(verb) to pull something with a quick, forceful movement
A: 拖船
（名詞）拉扯某物的行為：快速拉動
But now something else tugged at him and put him on edge.
但此刻，另有某种东西牵动着他的心弦，让他感到坐立难安。

Q: effort
(noun) work done by the mind or body : energy used to do something
A: 努力
（名詞）心靈或身體所做的工作：能量用於完成某事
Avelyn had never seen a place so huge, could not comprehend the effort that had been expended to put this hall together.
Avelyn 從未見過如此宏偉的場所，更無法想像建造這座大廳所耗費的心血。

Q: bury
(verb) to put (a dead person or animal) in a grave
A: 埋葬
（動詞）將（死者或動物）放入墳墓
Dundalis had been home to more than a hundred folk; how long would it take to bury them all?
邓达利斯曾居住着上百人；要把他们全都安葬，得花多长时间？

Q: silently
(adjective) not speaking or making noise : quiet
A: 無聲地
（形容詞）不說話或不發出聲音：安靜
Not until this day, he silently added, looking at the slain goblin.
直到今天，他默默地补充道，目光落在被杀死的哥布林身上。

Q: mutter
(verb) to speak quietly so that it is difficult for other people to hear what you say
A: 母親
（動詞）輕聲說話，讓別人難以聽見你說的話
Thagraine was most ill at ease, pacing, stalking, and muttering to himself.
塔格雷恩感到极度不安，他在屋里来回踱步，踉跄着走动，还自言自语。

Q: gradually
(adjective) moving or changing in small amounts : happening in a slow way over a long period of time
A: 逐漸地
（形容詞）微小移動或變化：在長時間內緩慢發生
Symphony snorted again and jostled about, but gradually came to accept the woman.
Symphony 又哼了一聲，掙扎了一陣，但漸漸地接受了那個女人。

Q: regard
(verb) to think of (someone or something) in a particular way
A: 敬意
（動詞）以特定方式思考（某人或某物）
Instead of sizing up the diminutive creature as a potential enemy now, he regarded it in a different light.
他不再將這隻嬌小的生物視為潛在的敵人，而是以另一種眼光看待它。

Q: loose
(adjective) not tightly fastened, attached, or held
A: 鬆散
（形容詞）未緊緊固定、固定或固定
All advantage was lost as the young man stumbled, the loose earth slipping out from under his foot.
就在年轻人脚下一滑，松软的泥土从脚下滑落之际，所有的优势都化为乌有。

Q: defense
(noun) the act of defending someone or something from attack
A: 防守
（名詞）保護某人或某物免受攻擊的行為
There were no lines of defense anymore, no organized pockets of resistance.
再也没有防线了，也没有有组织的抵抗据点。

Q: widen
(verb) to make (something) wide or wider : broaden
A: 寬線
（動詞）使（某物）變寬或更寬：擴大
Still she dug, widening the hole, trying desperately to squeeze under the slab.
她依然不停地挖着，把洞挖得越来越大，拼命想钻到石板底下。

Q: grasp
(verb) to take and hold (something) with your fingers, hands, etc.
A: 抓握
（動詞）用手指、手等方式拿取並握住（某物）。
Something about the comparison, something she could not grasp, tugged hard at her, begging for release.
這番比較中有些東西——某種她無法捉摸的東西——強烈地牽動著她，彷彿在乞求解脫。

Q: drift
(verb) to move slowly on water, wind, etc.
A: 漂移
（動詞）在水面、風等上緩慢移動。
And she was coming closer, Elbryan realized, her head slowly drifting toward his, her lips, so soft, in line with his!
Elbryan 意識到，她正逐漸靠近，頭顱緩緩向他傾去，那雙如此柔軟的雙唇，竟與他的唇線重疊！

Q: slash
(verb) to make a long cut in (something) with a knife or other sharp weapon
A: 同人
（名詞）用刀或其他銳利物切割出的細長切割
Elbryan wanted to jump out at them, to slash them all.
埃尔布莱恩想扑向他们，把他们全都砍倒。

Q: villager
(noun) a person who lives in a village
A: 村民
（名詞）住在村莊裡的人
So Elbryan stood back from it all, figuring it to be one of those dangers for the villagers to work out on their own.
於是，Elbryan 退居一旁，認為這屬於村民們必須自行解決的危險之一。

Q: chin
(noun) the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck
A: 下巴
（名詞）臉部中位於嘴巴以下、頸部以上的部分
Elbryan put his chin in his paten, resting, thinking, and staring always at the faint image at the corner of the mirror.
Elbryan 將下巴擱在聖盤上，休息、沉思，目光始終緊盯著鏡子角落那道模糊的影像。

Q: fit
(noun) the way something fits : the way something suits the size and shape of your body or goes into or through a particular space
A: 適合度
（名詞）某物的合適方式：某物適合你身體的大小與形狀，或進入或穿越特定空間的方式
Olwan Wyndon nodded, not wanting to get Brody into one of his legendary fits of outrage.
奧爾萬·溫登點了點頭，生怕惹得布羅迪發起他那傳說中的一場暴怒。

Q: disappear
(verb) to stop being visible : to pass out of sight
A: 消失
（動詞）停止被看見：消失在視線之外
Every time his concentration wavered even a bit, his arrow flew wide of the mark, disappearing into the forest scrub.
每當他的專注力稍有動搖，箭矢便會偏離 mark，消失在森林的灌木叢中。

Q: dream
(verb) to have visions and thoughts in your sleep : to have a dream while you are sleeping
A: 夢境
（動詞）在睡夢中有異象與想法：在睡夢中做夢
All his life, he had wanted to live in service to God; all his life he had dreamed of this day.
All 一生以來，他都渴望為上帝奉獻生命；他畢生都在憧憬這一天的到來。

Q: shield
(noun) a large piece of metal, wood, etc., carried by someone (such as a soldier or police officer) for protection
A: 盾牌
（名詞）一大塊金屬、木頭等，由某人（如士兵或警察）攜帶以作保護
Avelyn pulled out his hematite, then remembered the anti-magic shield that Quintall had constructed.
艾维琳掏出了他的赤铁矿，随即想起了昆塔尔构筑的抗魔法护盾。

Q: mostly
(adverb) almost all or almost completely
A: 大多數
（副詞）幾乎全部或幾乎全部
For her part, Cat kept her distance, offering a shy smile once or twice but mostly looking the other way.
至於 Cat，她則保持著距離，雖然一兩次露出了害羞的微笑，但多數時候都轉頭別開。

Q: heat
(noun) energy that causes things to become warmer
A: 熱度
（名詞）讓物體變暖的能量
Perhaps it was the boredom, the heat, or the tasteless provisions, but the crew grew increasingly uneasy, even hostile.
或許是因為無聊、酷熱，或是食物難以下嚥，crew 變得越來越焦躁不安，甚至充滿敵意。

Q: trouble
(noun) problems or difficulties
A: 麻煩
（名詞）問題或困難
The elves, of course; had little trouble keeping ahead of him, silent and out of sight.
精灵们自然轻而易举地保持着领先，悄无声息，不露踪迹。

Q: protect
(verb) to keep (someone or something) from being harmed, lost, etc.
A: 保護
（動詞）用來防止（某人或某物）受傷、迷失等。
To Jill, their mission seemed paramount, a stoic existence protecting the welfare of all the kingdom.
對 Jill 而言，這項使命至關重要，他過著堅忍不拔的生活，致力於守護所有 kingdom 的福祉。

Q: mist
(noun) water in the form of very small drops floating in the air or falling as rain
A: 霧
（名詞）水，以非常小的水滴形式漂浮在空中或以雨的形式落下
It appeared to him as if the mist were somehow blocking, or at least escaping, the winds, but how could that be?
在他看來，彷彿那霧氣以某種方式阻擋了風，或者至少讓風從中逸散，但這怎麼可能呢？

Q: crouch
(verb) to lower your body to the ground by bending your legs
A: 蹲伏
（動詞）彎曲雙腿將身體降低到地面
Gradually he came up in a crouch, studying the area intently, trying to get some bearings on where he might be.
他慢慢地蹲著起身，仔細觀察周圍環境，試圖弄清楚自己身在何處。

Q: belly
(noun) a person's stomach or the part of the body that contains the stomach
A: 肚子
（名詞）人的胃或包含胃的身體部位
The one remaining howled and scrambled, fell to its belly, and slid halfway back to the bottom.
那隻倖存的獸發出淒厲的嚎叫，掙扎著撲向地面，趴倒在地，然後滑回谷底一半的距離。

Q: glare
(verb) to shine with a harsh, bright light
A: 眩光
（動詞）用刺眼明亮的光芒閃耀
Elbryan glared at Juraviel, in no mood for cryptic talk.
Elbryan 怒視著 Juraviel，完全沒心情聽那些晦澀難懂的言論。

Q: breathe
(verb) to move air into and out of your lungs : to inhale and exhale
A: 呼吸
（動詞）將空氣進出肺部：吸氣與呼氣
The elf was already there, and Elbryan breathed a sigh of relief when he noted that it was not Tuntun waiting for him.
那位精靈已經在那裡了，當 Elbryan 發現等著他的不是 Tuntun 時，不禁鬆了一口氣。

Q: distant
(adjective) existing or happening far away in space : separated by space
A: 遙遠
（形容詞）存在或發生在遙遠的空間中：被空間分隔
Dinoniel was gone, a distant memory, but the demon spirit had returned and the physical wounds had healed.
Dinoniel 已不復存在，只剩下一段遙遠的回憶，但那惡靈卻已歸來，而肉體上的傷痕也已癒合。

Q: deny
(verb) to say that something is not true
A: 否認
（動詞）說某件事不真實
But she could not deny the tears, and the guilt and the pain.
但她無法否認那些淚水、那份罪惡感以及那份痛苦。

Q: bent
(adjective) having a shape that is changed by bending : not straight
A: 是
（形容詞）具有因彎曲而改變的形狀：而非直線
The monk crouched low, bent his legs, and tightened his muscles, measuring the dog's swift approach.
僧人蹲低身子，屈起双腿，绷紧肌肉，密切注视着那条飞奔而来的狗。

Q: discern
(verb) to see, hear, or notice (something) with difficulty or effort
A: 辨識
（動詞）困難或努力地看見、聽見或注意到（某物）
Avelyn swallowed hard, trying to discern his best response.
艾维琳用力咽了口唾沫，努力思考该如何回应才好。

Q: chamber
(noun) a small space inside something (such as a machine or your body)
A: 艙室
（名詞）物體內部的小空間（例如機器或你的身體）
There were several monks, men a few years Avelyn's senior, in the chamber above.
樓上的房間裡有幾位僧人，都是比Avelyn's年長幾歲的男子。

Q: patrol
(noun) the act of walking or going around or through an area, building, etc., in order to make sure that it is safe : the act of patrolling an area
A: 巡邏
（名詞）為確保安全而在某區域、建築物等中行走或穿越的行為：巡邏某區域的行為
Elbryan and his friends had offered to walk patrols since the first day of the hunting party's return.
自狩獵隊於 first 日返程以來，Elbryan 和他的朋友們便主動提出要進行徒步巡邏。

Q: blast
(verb) to destroy, break apart, or remove (something) with an explosive
A: 爆炸
（動詞）用炸藥摧毀、分解或移除（某物）
Elbryan, dazed, his breath blasted away, nearly fainted.
埃尔布莱恩神志恍惚，被震得喘不过气来，几乎昏了过去。

Q: bottom
(noun) the lowest part, point, or level of something
A: 底部
（名詞）某物的最低部分、點或層級
Then likely he was now a charred thing, drifting to the bottom of the harbor.
那么，他现在八成已经变成一具焦黑的尸体，正漂向海港的底部。

Q: loud
(adjective) making or causing a lot of noise : strong and noticeable in sound
A: 吵鬧
（形容詞）製造或造成大量噪音：在聲音中強烈且明顯
That brought a loud snort from Pellimar.
這讓 Pellimar 發出了一聲響亮的嗤笑。

Q: gate
(noun) a place in a wall or a fence that has a movable part which can be opened or closed like a door; also : the movable part itself
A: 大門
（名詞）牆壁或圍欄中具有可移動部件且可像門一樣開啟或關閉的位置;另見：可移動部分本身
A grinding sound, the great gates sliding open, brought the young man from his contemplations.
一阵吱呀声响起，巨大的城门缓缓滑开，将那年轻人从沉思中惊醒。

Q: metal
(noun) a substance (such as gold, tin, or copper) that usually has a shiny appearance, is a good conductor of electricity and heat, can be melted, and is usually capable of being shaped
A: 金屬
（名詞）通常外觀有光澤、導電性強、可熔化且通常能塑形的物質（如黃金、錫或銅）
One hand banged against the powrie's solid waists against a metal ball above the dwarf's belt.
一只手猛地撞上了那名矮人的腰带，撞到了他腰带上方的一颗金属球上。

Q: beat
(verb) to hit (something) repeatedly
A: 節拍
（動詞）反覆敲擊（某物）
If lightning hits me arrow - for that's the only way ye'll beat me - I'll take ye to the one who leads the wild herd.
倘若閃電擊中我的箭——因為那才是你們唯一能擊敗我的方式——I'll，我將帶你去找那位率領野群的領袖。

Q: cap
(noun) a small, soft hat that often has a hard curved part (called a visor) that extends out over your eyes
A: 沒有
（名詞）一頂小巧柔軟的帽子，通常有一塊硬而彎曲的部分（稱為遮陽帽），會延伸到你的眼睛上方
Early that evening, Elbryan walked onto the low meadow, ringed by tall, thick pines and capped by the starry canopy.
當晚稍早，Elbryan 走進那片低窪的草地，四周環繞著高大茂密的松樹，頭頂則是繁星點點的夜空。

Q: obvious
(adjective) easy to see or notice
A: 顯而易見
（形容詞）容易看見或注意到
From the sounds emanating from within, it was quite obvious what was going on in there.
从里面传出的声音听起来，里面发生了什么事再明显不过了。

Q: pray
(verb) to speak to God especially in order to give thanks or to ask for something
A: 祈禱
（動詞）特別是為了感謝或請求某事而與上帝對話
Always working or praying; there were no other recollections of Avelyn to be found.
不是在工作就是在祈祷；关于艾维琳，再也找不到其他记忆了。

Q: caravan
(noun) a group of people or animals traveling together on a long journey especially through the desert
A: 商隊
（名詞）一群人或動物一起長途旅行，特別是穿越沙漠
Up in front, one of the women signaled that the caravan was nearly upon them.
前方，其中一名女子示意车队快要赶上他们了。

Q: prisoner
(noun) a person who is kept in a prison
A: 囚犯
（名詞）被關押在監獄中的人
You are not a prisoner, yet you are not free.
你并非囚徒，却也并非自由之身。

Q: deadly
(adjective) causing or able to cause death
A: 致命
（形容詞）導致或能造成死亡
How many thousands of goblins and giants had fallen to Mother's deadly blade!
有多少千名哥布林和巨人倒在了母亲那致命的利刃之下！

Q: doom
(noun) very bad events or situations that cannot be avoided
A: 末日
（名詞）無法避免的非常糟糕的事件或情況
Avelyn winced, seeing men leaping from the deck, their doom at hand.
阿维琳看到男人们从甲板上跳下，死期将至，不禁皱起了眉头。

Q: stare
(noun) the act of looking directly at someone or something for a long time : the act of staring
A: 凝視
（名詞）長時間直視某人或某物的行為：凝視的行為
Master Jojonah settled back on his heels but met the penetrating stare firmly.
乔乔纳大师向后退了一步，却依然坚定地迎接着那灼人的目光。

Q: scout
(noun) girl scout
A: 偵察兵
（名詞）女童軍
Thus, when the scouts of Elkenbrook reported goblin sign, the hardy folk were not too concerned.
因此，當 Elkenbrook 的偵察兵報告發現哥布林蹤跡時，這些堅韌的村民並未過於擔憂。

Q: steady
(adjective) not shaking or moving : held firmly in one place or position
A: 穩住
（形容詞）不顫抖或移動：牢牢保持在同一個位置或位置
Elbryan forced himself to remain steady, to think clearly.
埃尔布莱恩强迫自己保持镇定，头脑清醒。

Q: lean
(verb) to bend or move from a straight position
A: 前傾
（動詞）彎曲或從直線移動
A cry of agony within the house froze her in place, and she leaned heavily on the frame for support.
屋内传来一声痛苦的呻吟，她顿时僵在原地，重重地靠在门框上支撑身体。

Q: sting
(noun) a quick, sharp pain
A: 刺痛
（名詞）快速、尖銳的疼痛
Finally, the stinging ended, and the fomorian tried to move forward, back toward its prey.
终于，刺痛感消失了，那个福莫里亚人试图向前移动，朝它的猎物走去。

Q: barrelboat
A small boat constructed from or resembling large barrels, often used by coastal or river communities.
A: 桶船
桶船
Avelyn could see the craft clearly now; no longer did he confuse the strange barrelboat with any wave shadows.
阿维琳现在能清楚地看见那艘船了；他不再把这艘奇怪的桶形船误认为是海浪的倒影。

Q: refugee
(noun) someone who has been forced to leave a country because of war or for religious or political reasons
A: 難民
（名詞）因戰爭或宗教、政治原因被迫離開一個國家的人
Back at the sheltered meadow, Elbryan gave his permission for the refugees to start a couple of low fires.
回到那片隱蔽的草地後，Elbryan 允許難民們生起幾堆小火。

Q: ease
(noun) freedom from pain or trouble : comfort of body or mind
A: 輕鬆
（名詞）擺脫痛苦或麻煩：身心的安慰
Thagraine was most ill at ease, pacing, stalking, and muttering to himself.
塔格雷恩感到极度不安，他在屋里来回踱步，踉跄着走动，还自言自语。

Q: toss
(verb) to throw (something) with a quick, light motion
A: 擲硬幣
（動詞）用快速輕柔的動作投擲（某物）
Avelyn continued to stare at Bradwarden, and smiled as the centaur smiled, as the monk tossed the flask into the brush.
Avelyn 繼續凝視著 Bradwarden，當半人馬露出笑容時，他也跟著笑了起來；此時，那位僧人將酒壺扔進了灌木叢中。

Q: crystal
(noun) a small piece of a substance that has many sides and is formed when the substance turns into a solid
A: 水晶
（名詞）物質中有一小塊具有多面性，當該物質轉變為固體時形成
Fortunately, the water was crystal clear.
幸运的是，水清澈见底。

Q: awake
(adjective) not asleep
A: 醒來
（形容詞）沒睡著
The demon dactyl came awake.
惡魔達克提爾甦醒了。

Q: armor
(noun) special clothing that people wear to protect their bodies from weapons
A: 裝甲
（名詞）人們穿著的特殊衣物，用以保護身體免受武器傷害
The texture of its skin was rough and thick, an armored hide, reddish in hue and shiny, as if lit by its own inner glow.
它的皮膚質地粗糙厚實，宛如一層盔甲般的皮革，色澤泛紅且光澤閃耀，彷彿散發著自身的光芒。

Q: purpose
(noun) the reason why something is done or used : the aim or intention of something
A: 目的
（名詞）某事被做或使用的原因：某事的目的或意圖
This was the purpose of the voyage, after all, and Father Abbot Markwart had made.
畢竟，這正是此次航行的目的，而修道院長 Markwart 也已……

Q: wildly
(adverb) in an uncontrolled or excited way : in a wild way
A: 狂野地
(副詞) 失控或激動地：狂野地
Pony spun and jumped on it, flailing wildly with both fists, kicking and kneeing viciously.
波尼转身扑了上去，双拳疯狂挥舞，又猛烈地踢打和膝击。

Q: feature
(noun) an interesting or important part, quality, ability, etc.
A: 特色
（名詞）有趣或重要的部分、品質、能力等。
Avelyn wanted to go closer to it to study the stern facial features and the incredible craftsmanship of the armor.
Avelyn 想走近一點，仔細觀察那張嚴肅的面容，以及這套盔甲令人驚嘆的工藝。

Q: sort
(verb) to separate and put (people or things) in a particular order
A: 分類
（動詞）用來區分並以特定順序放置（人或事物）
Jill was beside him at once, on one knee as he sorted himself out.
Jill 立刻來到他身旁，在他整理好自己時單膝跪地。

Q: collect
(verb) to get (things) from different places and bring them together
A: 收集
（動詞）從不同地方取得（事物）並將它們結合起來
Soon the basket was full, so Elbryan hauled it back to the bank and collected another one.
沒過多久，籃子就裝滿了，於是 Elbryan 把它拖回岸邊，又拿了一個。

Q: horror
(noun) a very strong feeling of fear, dread, and shock
A: 恐怖
（名詞）強烈的恐懼、恐懼與震驚感
Cat could hardly believe she had spoken the words, but her horror vanished when Connor laughed heartily.
Cat 幾乎不敢相信自己說出了那句話，但當 Connor 開懷大笑時，她的驚恐便煙消雲散。

Q: southern
(noun) a half of the Earth
A: 南部
（名詞）地球的一半
The Windrunner glided easily over calmer seas, the southern reaches of the Mantis Arm's coast a gray blur to the west.
Windrunner 輕盈地滑過風平浪靜的海面，西邊 Mantis Arm's 海岸的 southern 地帶，在眼前化作一片灰濛濛的模糊景象。

Q: ghost
(noun) the soul of a dead person thought of as living in an unseen world or as appearing to living people
A: 幽靈
（名詞）死去者的靈魂，被認為活在看不見的世界或向活人顯現
The Forest Ghost was a common legend in the Timberlands.
“森林幽灵”是蒂姆伯兰地区广为流传的一个传说。

Q: press
(verb) to push (something) with strong or steady force
A: 媒體報導
（動詞）用強力或穩定的力量推動（某物）
Master Jojonah kept quiet and continued on his way, and Avelyn knew better than to press the point.
Jojonah 保持沉默，繼續前行，而 Avelyn 也明白不宜再追問下去。

Q: groan
(verb) to make a deep sound because of pain or some strong emotion (such as grief or disappointment)
A: 呻吟
（動詞）因疼痛或強烈情緒（如悲傷或失望）而發出深沉的聲音
The other was also on the ground, squirming and groaning.
另一个也躺在地上，扭动着身子，发出呻吟声。

Q: length
(noun) the distance from one end of something to the other end : a measurement of how long something is
A: 長度
（名詞）物體一端到另一端的距離：衡量物體長度的量度
Bluish-white light trailed the length of its path, stealing the green hue, and the zombie fell back and growled.
一道藍白色光芒沿著它的行進路線延伸，吞噬了那抹綠色，殭屍向後退去，發出低吼。

Q: indicate
(verb) to show (something) : to show that (something) exists or is true
A: 指示
（動詞）表示（某物）：表示（某物）存在或為真
Stronger than its little body would indicate, the goblin finally pushed her aside and turned its spear.
那隻哥布林的力量遠比其嬌小的身軀所顯示的更為強大，它終於將她推開，並轉動長矛。

Q: yard
(noun) an outdoor area that is next to a house and is usually covered by grass
A: 院子
（名詞）位於房屋旁且通常覆蓋草地的戶外區域
The barrelboat closed - fifty yards, forty, twenty - cutting the water smoothly.
那艘桶形船迅速逼近——五十码、四十码、二十码——在水面上平稳地划行。

Q: grim
(adjective) unpleasant or shocking to see or think about
A: 陰沉
（形容詞）令人不快或令人震驚的景象
It took grim Cat a long while to learn the truth of Pettibwa.
阴沉的凯特花了很长时间才弄清佩蒂布瓦的真相。

Q: wrap
(verb) to cover (something) by winding or folding a piece of material around it
A: 包裹
（動詞）用繞或折疊一塊材料包裹（某物）
Avelyn undressed and wrapped a blanket about himself, then sat alone with his thoughts in front of a blazing fire.
Avelyn 脫去衣物，裹上毯子，隨後獨自坐在熊熊燃燒的火堆前，沉浸在自己的思緒中。

Q: fully
(adverb) in every way or detail : completely or entirely
A: 完全
（副詞）以各種方式或細節：完全或完全
Avelyn nodded and reached out for the jewel, too stunned to fully appreciate the gravity in the old man's voice.
Avelyn 點了點頭，伸手去拿那顆寶石，當時他太過震驚，根本無法完全體會出老者語氣中的沉重。

Q: tunnel
(noun) a passage that goes under the ground, through a hill, etc.
A: 隧道
（名詞）地下通道、穿越山丘等。
A cloud of bats shuddered to life at the unexpected noise and flew off down one of the tunnels formed when the lava had flowed from this spot.
一羣蝙蝠被這突如其來的聲響驚動，顫動著甦醒，隨即朝著當初熔岩從此處流淌時形成的隧道之一飛去。

Q: stern
(adjective) very serious especially in an unfriendly way
A: 船尾
（形容詞）非常嚴肅，尤其是以不友善的方式
Elbryan held his breath, thinking that Pony's mother, often stern, would scold the girl severely.
埃尔布莱恩屏住了呼吸，心想通常很严厉的波妮的母亲一定会狠狠地训斥这个女孩。

Q: rank
(noun) a position in a society, organization, group, etc.
A: 軍階
（名詞）社會、組織、團體等中的職位。
And the goblin ranks, for all the carnage, remained deep, and seemed undiminished.
尽管战况惨烈，哥布林的队伍依然人头攒动，丝毫未见减弱。

Q: hook
(verb) to connect or attach (something) with a hook
A: 鉤子
（動詞）用鉤子連接或連接（某物）
Elbryan let fly a wide-arcing left hook as he spun back toward the elf.
Elbryan 邊向精靈轉身退後，邊揮出一記弧線寬闊的左勾拳。

Q: craft
(verb) to make or produce (something) with care or skill
A: 工藝
（動詞）用心或技巧製作或生產（某物）
Father Abbot Markwart, closest to the craft, looked at the man, then turned back to the suddenly quiet gathering.
距離那艘飛行器最近的修道院長 Markwart 望著那名男子，隨後又轉身看向突然陷入靜默的群眾。

Q: tremendous
(adjective) very large or great
A: 太棒了
（形容詞）非常大或非常大
The fomorian charged ahead with a tremendous, hideous howl, its cudgel going high.
那只福莫里亚人发出震耳欲聋的恐怖嚎叫，挥舞着木棒冲了上来。

Q: horizon
(noun) the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky
A: 地平線
（名詞）大地或海洋似乎與天空相接的界線
But for all the harsh reality, for all the possibilities that he would not survive, Avelyn watched the watery horizon for hint of those square sails most intently of all.
尽管现实如此残酷，尽管他很可能无法生还，但阿维琳却比任何时候都更加专注地凝视着水天相接处，期盼能瞥见那些方形船帆的踪影。

Q: halfway
(noun) a place where people who have recently left a prison, mental hospital, etc., can live until they are considered ready to live by themselves
A: 半路
（名詞）一個讓剛離開監獄、精神病院等的人，可以暫時居住的地方，直到他們被認為能獨立生活
The boy believed the sun to be in the west, halfway from noon to sunset.
那个男孩以为太阳在西边，正处于正午和日落之间。

Q: bare
(adjective) not having a covering
A: 只有
（形容詞）沒有覆蓋物
Belli'mar Juraviel held his hand up, begging silence, then shifted his sensitive bare feet about on the stone face.
Belli'mar Juraviel 舉起手來，示意大家保持安靜，隨後將他那雙敏感的赤腳在石壁上來回挪動。

Q: weave
(verb) to make something (such as cloth) by crossing threads or other long pieces of material over and under each other
A: 織布
（動詞）透過交叉線或其他長塊材料來製作某物（如布料）
She took up her tray and weaved across the room, getting back to the corner table with hardly a drop spilled.
她端起托盤，穿梭於房間之間，幾乎沒灑出一滴，便回到了角落的那張桌子旁。

Q: overwhelm
(verb) to affect (someone) very strongly
A: 壓倒性
（動詞）對（某人）產生強烈影響
Avelyn didn't really understand, but he was too overwhelmed by all of this to think of interrupting with a question.
Avelyn 其實不太明白，但他被眼前的一切弄得手足無措，根本沒心思打斷對方提問。

Q: graphite
(noun) a shiny black substance that is used in pencils
A: 石墨
（名詞）鉛筆中使用的閃亮黑色物質
Avelyn noted the considerable bag, of stones at his belt and the grayish graphite he held in his hand.
Avelyn 注意到他腰間掛著一個裝滿石頭的大袋子，以及他手中握著的那塊灰黑色石墨。

Q: size
(verb) to make (something) a particular size
A: 規模
（動詞）使（某物）具有特定大小
It was the right size for a goblin - a small one - but the way it moved did not seem right to the perceptive ranger.
對一個哥布林來說，這體型正合適——雖然是個小個子——但對這位眼力敏銳的遊俠而言，它的動作似乎有些不對勁。

Q: bone
(noun) any one of the hard pieces that form the frame (called a skeleton) inside a person's or animal's body
A: 骨頭
（名詞）構成人或動物身體內框架（稱為骨架）的任何堅硬部分
Elbryan saw the bright red gash, the white of split bone, the grayish brain.
埃尔布莱恩看见了那道鲜红的伤口、露出的白骨，还有灰白的大脑。

Q: belt
(noun) a band of material (such as leather) that is worn around a person's waist
A: 腰帶
（名詞）繫在人腰間的布料（如皮革）帶
Avelyn noted the considerable bag, of stones at his belt and the grayish graphite he held in his hand.
Avelyn 注意到他腰間掛著一個裝滿石頭的大袋子，以及他手中握著的那塊灰黑色石墨。

Q: possibility
(noun) a chance that something might exist, happen, or be true : the state or fact of being possible
A: 可能性
（名詞）某事可能存在、發生或為真的機率：可能存在的狀態或事實
Pony shrugged, not willing to discount the possibility of giants, not after viewing a dead goblin.
波尼耸了耸肩，不愿排除巨人的可能性——毕竟他亲眼见过一只死去的哥布林。

Q: response
(noun) something that is said or written as a reply to something
A: 回應
（名詞）作為回應某事所說或書寫的事物
Avelyn's lack of initial response to the news that his mother had died had lent credence to Siherton's complaints.
Avelyn's 得知母親去世的消息後最初毫無反應，這讓 Siherton's 的抱怨顯得更有道理。

Q: stagger
(verb) to move or cause (someone) to move unsteadily from side to side
A: 踉蹌
（動詞）移動或使（某人）左右不穩地移動
The goblin staggered weirdly, dropped its weapon, and fell to its knees.
那只哥布林怪异地踉跄了一下，掉落了武器，随即跪倒在地。

Q: tightly
(adjective) difficult to move : fastened, attached, or held in a position that is not easy to move
A: 緊緊地
（形容詞）難以移動：固定、連接或保持在難以移動的位置
Pony clenched the graphite tightly, nodded once, and walked away.
波尼紧紧握住石墨笔，点点头，然后转身离去。

Q: dart
(verb) to run or move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction or to a particular place
A: 飛鏢
（動詞）快速或突然地朝特定方向或地點奔跑或移動
With a growl, the ranger threw the dart to the ground.
With 低吼一聲，遊俠將飛鏢扔到了地上。

Q: chuckle
(verb) to laugh in a quiet way
A: 輕笑
（動詞）安靜地笑
Belli'mar Juraviel suppressed a chuckle, for he liked seeing Tuntun flustered.
贝利马尔·朱拉维尔强忍住笑意，因为他喜欢看顿顿手足无措的样子。

Q: ruby
(noun) a deep red stone that is used in jewelry
A: Ruby
（名詞）一種用於珠寶的深紅色寶石
Malachite, amber, serpentine, ruby, in that order.
孔雀石、琥珀、蛇纹石、红宝石，依此顺序。

Q: closely
(adjective) near in space : not far away or distant —often + to
A: 非常接近
（形容詞）空間中的近處：不遠也不遠 —通常 + 到
Some of the other masters, Siherton in particular, watched him closely, very closely, seeking an excuse to berate him.
其他幾位大師，尤其是 Siherton，緊緊盯著他，盯得非常緊，企圖找個藉口來斥責他。

Q: curious
(adjective) having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone
A: 好奇
（形容詞）渴望學習或了解某事或某人
Elbryan and Pony exchanged curious looks.
埃尔布莱恩和波尼面面相觑，神情好奇。

Q: dismiss
(verb) to decide not to think about or consider (something or someone)
A: 解散
（動詞）決定不去思考或考慮（某事或某人）
Rumors hinted that students of St.-Mere-Abelle had been dismissed for less.
有传言称，圣梅尔-阿贝尔学校的学生曾因更轻微的过失就被开除。

Q: comfort
(verb) to cause (someone) to feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc. : to give comfort to (someone)
A: 舒適
（動詞）使（某人）感覺較不擔心、不難過、不那麼害怕等：給予（某人）安慰
Quiet and sweet were the notes, but that did little to comfort Elbryan.
那些音符虽轻柔甜美，却未能给埃尔布莱恩带来多少安慰。

Q: threat
(noun) a statement saying you will be harmed if you do not do what someone wants you to do
A: 威脅
（名詞）說如果你不照別人想你做的事，你將會受到傷害的陳述
Apparently Quintall and Thagraine's secret posed no threat, so whatever it might be really didn't matter.
顯然，Quintall 和 Thagraine's 的秘密並未構成任何威脅，因此無論那究竟是什麼，其實都無關緊要。

Q: frustration
(noun) a feeling of anger or annoyance caused by being unable to do something : the state of being frustrated
A: 挫折感
（名詞）因無法做某事而產生的憤怒或煩躁感：挫折的狀態
Pony sighed, too, and shook her head as if to show her ultimate frustration with adults.
小马也叹了口气，摇了摇头，仿佛在表达她对大人们的极度无奈。

Q: hint
(verb) to say (something) or give information about (something) in an indirect way
A: 提示
（動詞）用來間接說（某事）或提供關於（某物）的資訊
No answer, no hint, just the murmur, an endless string of mysterious whispers.
没有答案，没有线索，只有那低语，一串永无止境的神秘耳语。

Q: defensive
(adjective) defending or protecting someone or something from attack : helping to keep a person or thing safe
A: 防禦性
（形容詞）防禦或保護某人或某物免受攻擊：幫助保護一個人或事物的安全
Jill understood his concern to be both defensive and compassionate.
Jill 認為他的擔憂既帶有防禦性，又充滿同情心。

Q: behemoth
(noun) something very big and powerful
A: 巨獸
（名詞）非常巨大且強大的東西
But they hardly seemed to stop the behemoth.
但这似乎根本无法阻挡这头巨兽。

Q: sacred
(adjective) worthy of religious worship : very holy
A: 神聖
（形容詞）值得宗教崇拜：非常神聖
To hear his fellow monks speaking of something as sacred as love in such crude terms did surprise and offend him.
聽到同門僧侶們用如此粗俗的詞彙談論像愛這樣神聖的事物，確實令他感到驚訝且不悅。

Q: pack
(noun) a bag or bundle of objects that is carried on a person's or animal's back
A: 狼群
（名詞）背在人或動物背上的袋子或物品包
When he got there, Juraviel handed him a full pack, a fine knife strapped on one side, a balanced hand axe on the other.
他一到那裡，Juraviel 就遞給他一個裝得滿滿的背包，一側繫著一把精緻的刀，另一側則是一把平衡感極佳的手斧。

Q: blink
(verb) to close and then open your eyes very quickly
A: 眨眼
（動詞）閉上眼睛，然後很快睜開
Smealy never blinked and didn't dare look away from the dangerous monk until he was halfway across the deck.
Smealy 雙眼一眨不眨，直到那名危險的僧人走過甲板一半的距離，他才敢將視線移開。

Q: height
(noun) a measurement of how tall a person or thing is : the distance from the bottom to the top of a person or thing
A: 高度
（名詞）衡量一個人或物體身高的單位：從人或物從底部到頂部的距離
A six-foot bear could indeed appear twice that height when angered.
一只六英尺高的熊一旦发怒，看起来确实会显得有两倍那么高。

Q: square
(verb) to make (something) square : to give (something) straight edges, flat surfaces, or sharp, even corners
A: 正方形
（動詞）使（某物）正方形：賦予（某物）直線邊緣、平面或尖銳均勻的角落
The Windrunner veered hard to port, sails filling and pushing the square-rigged caravel on with tremendous speed.
Windrunner 猛地向左舷轉向，風帆鼓脹，推動這艘方桅卡拉維爾船以驚人的速度疾馳而去。

Q: guide
(verb) to direct or lead (someone)
A: 指南
（動詞）指揮或領導（某人）
Then he went on, letting his instincts guide him to which stones were the most full of heavenly energy.
接著，他繼續前行，任憑直覺引導他找出哪些石頭蘊含著最豐沛的天界能量。

Q: general
(adjective) of, relating to, or affecting all the people or things in a group : involving or including many or most people
A: 概述
（形容詞）指、與或影響群體中所有人或事物：涉及或包含多數人
The monk was soon again back on the road, riding steadily and making a general course to the north.
那名僧人很快又踏上了旅途，骑马稳稳地向前，大致朝着北方前进。

Q: middle
(noun) a middle part, point, or position
A: 中間
（名詞）中間部分、點或位置
Jojonah pointed to a case near to the middle of the room, and motioned for Avelyn to approach it.
乔乔纳指了指房间中央附近的一个箱子，示意艾维琳走过去。

Q: state
(verb) to express (something) formally in speech or writing
A: 州
（動詞）用來正式表達（某事）在口語或書寫中
For the boy who had just witnessed such carnage and loss, the semiconscious state was preferable.
对于那个刚刚目睹了如此惨状和悲痛的男孩来说，半昏迷的状态反倒更令人欣慰。

Q: knock
(verb) to hit something (such as a door) with the knuckles of your hand or with a hard object (such as a knocker) in order to get people's attention
A: 敲門聲
（動詞）用手關節敲擊某物（如門）或用硬物（如門環）以引起注意
Then back left, then left again, knocking wide the creature's club arm.
接着向左后方闪避，再向左闪避，将那生物的棍状手臂打偏。

Q: poke
(verb) to push your finger or something thin or pointed into or at someone or something
A: 戳
（名詞）用手指或用細長或尖銳的東西快速推擠
The dactyl's ears were pointed as well, poking up about the demon creature's thin tuft of black hair.
那隻達克爾的耳朵也是尖尖的，從那隻惡魔生物稀疏的黑色髮叢中豎了起來。

Q: hunt
(verb) to chase and kill (wild animals) for food or pleasure
A: 狩獵
（動詞）追逐並殺死（野生動物）以獲取食物或娛樂
Next spring, Elbryan would hunt with the adults, the games of his youth left behind.
来年春天，埃尔布莱恩将跟随大人们去打猎，童年时的嬉戏时光已成往事。

Q: confuse
(verb) to make (someone) uncertain or unable to understand something
A: 困惑
（動詞）使（某人）不確定或無法理解某事
When the giant was within one huge stride, Elbryan leaped out, trying to confuse it with sheer savagery.
當那巨獸只剩一步之遙時，Elbryan猛然躍出，試圖以極盡狂暴之姿擾亂它的思緒。

Q: bite
(noun) an act of biting
A: 咬
（名詞）咬人的行為
It wasn't difficult to imagine the power of the creature's bite or the pain of getting free from those nasty teeth.
不難想像那生物咬下的力道，以及掙脫那些可怕獠牙時所承受的痛苦。

Q: claim
(verb) to say that (something) is true when some people may say it is not true
A: 主張
（動詞）說（某事）為真，當有人可能說它不真實
Elbryan thought on that for a moment, particularly on Juraviel's last claim that the plants were pliable.
Elbryan 思考了一會兒，特別是關於 Juraviel's 剛才所說植物具有柔韌性的說法。

Q: range
(noun) a group or collection of different things or people that are usually similar in some way
A: 範圍
（名詞）一群或一群通常在某些方面相似的不同事物或人物
The conditioning ranged from sleep deprivation to long periods of hunger.
这种训练手段包括从剥夺睡眠到长时间挨饿等各种方式。

Q: fighting
(verb) to use weapons or physical force to try to hurt someone, to defeat an enemy, etc. : to struggle in battle or physical combat —often + against
A: 戰鬥
（動詞）使用武器或武力試圖傷害他人、擊敗敵人等：在戰鬥中掙扎或肢體戰鬥——通常是 + 對
So he suffered the brutal hours of the day, the fighting in which Quintall almost always bested him.
于是，他忍受着白天那段煎熬的时光，在那些较量中，昆塔尔几乎总是胜过他。

Q: warning
(noun) something (such as an action or a statement) that tells someone about possible danger or trouble
A: 警告
（名詞）：告訴某人可能存在危險或麻煩的事物（如行動或陳述）
Would the people of that village have heeded his warnings?
那個村子的人會聽從他的警告嗎？

Q: shelter
(verb) to protect (someone) from danger, bad weather, etc. : to provide shelter for (someone)
A: 避難所
（動詞）保護（某人）免受危險、惡劣天氣等傷害：為（某人）提供庇護
When the showers arrived, he and his fellow Preparer would be hidden underground, sheltered from the pelting meteors.
當流星雨來臨時，他與他的同伴 Preparer 將會藏身於地下，躲避那如雨點般墜落的流星。

Q: tease
(verb) to laugh at and criticize (someone) in a way that is either friendly and playful or cruel and unkind
A: 調情
（動詞）以友善且玩笑或殘酷不友善的方式嘲笑和批評（某人）
Elbryan felt no desire to tease when looking at Pony's lips now.
此刻，埃尔布莱恩看着波尼的嘴唇，心中再无半分戏弄之意。

Q: slide
(verb) to move smoothly along a surface
A: 投影片
（動詞）在表面上平滑移動
A grinding sound, the great gates sliding open, brought the young man from his contemplations.
一阵吱呀声响起，巨大的城门缓缓滑开，将那年轻人从沉思中惊醒。

Q: trust
(noun) belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc.
A: 信任
（名詞）相信某人或某事是可靠、善良、誠實、有效等。
As their friendship deepened, their trust becoming so strong, Avelyn again dared to use the hematite to instruct Jill.
隨著兩人的友誼日益深厚，彼此的信任也日益堅固，Avelyn 再次鼓起勇氣，利用赤鐵礦來指導 Jill。

Q: monstrous
(adjective) extremely or unusually large : gigantic
A: 怪物
（形容詞）極大或異常大：巨大
One group in particular, a pile of many monstrous corpses together in the road, posed a curious riddle.
其中有一群，也就是道路上堆積如山的許多怪物屍體，提出了一個耐人尋味的謎題。

Q: opening
(adjective) first or beginning
A: 開幕
（形容詞）第一或開始
Elbryan saw an opening and let fly a combination left jab, step, and right cross.
埃尔布莱恩抓住机会，迅速打出左刺拳、跨步、右直拳的连击。

Q: tragedy
(noun) a very bad event that causes great sadness and often involves someone's death
A: 悲劇
（名詞）非常糟糕的事件，帶來極大的悲傷，且常常涉及某人的死亡
Elbryan winced at the reference to the tragedy of Dundalis.
Elbryan 一聽到提到 Dundalis 的悲劇，便皺起了眉頭。

Q: pursuit
(noun) the act of following or chasing someone or something
A: 追擊
（名詞）跟隨或追逐某人或某物的行為
Tallareyish turned in pursuit and came forward, one step, left foot.
塔拉雷伊什转身追赶，向前迈了一步，左脚。

Q: retrieve
(verb) to get and bring (something) back from a place
A: 取回
（動詞）從某地取得並帶回（某物）
Even if he went and retrieved it, the liquid within the stone had been tainted and was no good.
即便他去把它取回来，石头里的液体也已经受到污染，已经没用了。

Q: malachite
(noun) a bright green mineral consisting of copper carbonate hydroxide
A: 孔雀石
（名詞）由碳酸銅氫氧化物組成的鮮綠色礦物
Malachite, amber, serpentine, ruby, in that order.
孔雀石、琥珀、蛇纹石、红宝石，依此顺序。

Q: mighty
(adjective) having or showing great strength or power
A: 強大
（形容詞）擁有或展現出極大的力量或權力
Tol had no desire to fight him, had no desire to face the mighty cut of Tempest.
Tol 絲毫不想與他交手，也不願面對 Tempest 那凌厲的劈砍。

Q: cloak
(verb) to cover (someone or something)
A: 斗篷
（動詞）覆蓋（某人或某物）
The elves prodded and pushed him, finally getting him out of his low tree house wearing only a cloak and a loincloth.
精靈們推推搡搡地把他拽出來，最後總算把他從那間低矮的樹屋裡弄了出來，當時他身上只披著一件斗篷，腰間繫著一條腰布。

Q: torch
(noun) a long stick with material at one end that burns brightly
A: 火炬
（名詞）一根一端有材料且燃燒著明亮光芒的長棍
The room inside was well lit, though Avelyn saw no torches and didn't smell the usual odor of burning wood.
房間裡光線充足，儘管 Avelyn 沒看到火把，也聞不到通常燃燒木材的氣味。

Q: sparkle
(noun) a small flash of bright light
A: 閃耀
（名詞）一道明亮的閃光
Elbryan didn't answer, but that familiar sparkle fit up his eyes.
埃尔布莱恩没有回答，但那双眼睛里闪烁着那熟悉的灵光。

Q: thinking
(noun) the action of using your mind to produce ideas, decisions, memories, etc. : the activity of thinking about something
A: 思考
（名詞）用心智產生想法、決策、記憶等的行為：思考某事的活動
A combination of strength and agility, a balanced, thinking warrior.
兼具力量与敏捷，是一位沉着冷静、善于思考的战士。

Q: case
(noun) a situation or occurrence that is an instance or example of something
A: 案件
（名詞）一個情境或事件，作為某事的實例或例子
Jojonah pointed to a case near to the middle of the room, and motioned for Avelyn to approach it.
乔乔纳指了指房间中央附近的一个箱子，示意艾维琳走过去。

Q: carefully
(adjective) using care
A: 小心翼翼
（形容詞）謹慎使用
Avelyn scrutinized the broach carefully.
Avelyn 仔細端詳那枚胸針。

Q: aloud
(adverb) in a way that can be clearly heard : in a voice that can be heard
A: 大聲說
（副詞）以清晰可聽的方式：以可聽見的聲音
Jojonah nearly laughed aloud at the spectacle, and held forth the hematite.
乔乔纳看到这一幕，差点笑出声来，随即举起了那块赤铁矿。

Q: smooth
(adjective) having a flat, even surface : not rough : not having any bumps, ridges, or uneven parts
A: 順滑
（形容詞）擁有平坦且均勻的表面：不粗糙：沒有凸起、凸起或不平整的部分
There were several various stones within, all smooth and polished.
里面有几块各式各样的石头，都光滑圆润。

Q: fiercely
(adjective) very violent
A: 非常激烈
（形容詞）非常暴力
Elbryan tugged more fiercely with his other hand instead, increasing the pace of the roll.
埃尔布莱恩反而用另一只手更用力地一拉，使滚动的速度加快了。

Q: directly
(adverb) in a direct way
A: 直接
（副詞）直接
Shocked back to his senses, Avelyn turned his attention to the high roof directly below him.
阿维林猛然惊醒，回过神来，随即把目光投向正下方的高耸屋顶。

Q: emotion
(noun) a strong feeling (such as love, anger, joy, hate, or fear)
A: 情感
（名詞）強烈的感覺（如愛、憤怒、喜悅、恨或恐懼）
Panic hit him, wrestling hard with a jumble of other emotions that Elbryan did not understand.
恐慌席卷了他，与一团他无法理解的复杂情绪激烈交缠。

Q: robe
(noun) a long, loose piece of clothing that is worn on top of other clothes to show that someone has a high rank or an important job
A: 毛皮
（名詞）一件長而寬鬆的衣服，穿在其他衣服外面，用以顯示某人擁有高階職位或重要職務
Avelyn's brown robes were tattered and dripping; he had the stench of burned hair about him.
艾维林的棕色长袍破破烂烂，湿漉漉的；身上散发着焦发刺鼻的气味。

Q: possibly
(adverb) perhaps; it is possible that
A: 可能
（副詞）也許；有可能
Elbryan found that he could not possibly maintain such a stance.
埃尔布莱恩发现，他根本无法保持这种姿态。

Q: bother
(verb) to cause (someone) to feel troubled, worried, or concerned
A: 麻煩
（動詞）使（某人）感到困擾、擔憂或關心
What was it about Avelyn that really bothered Siherton?
艾维琳身上到底有什么地方让西赫顿如此介意？

Q: fairly
(adverb) to some degree or extent but not very or extremely : to a reasonable or moderate extent
A: 還算不錯
（副詞）在某種程度上，但不算非常或極端：合理或中度
It was fairly circular, perhaps eight feet in diameter.
它形状近似圆形，直径大概有八英尺。

Q: boulder
(noun) a very large stone or rounded piece of rock
A: 博爾德
（名詞）非常大的石頭或圓形岩石
Elbryan glanced both ways, then, figuring that the paths converged just the other side of the boulder, went right.
Elbryan 左右張望了一番，心想這兩條路應該就在那塊巨石的另一側匯合，於是便往右走去。

Q: openly
(adverb) in a direct and honest way : without hiding feelings or opinions
A: 公開地
（副詞）以直接且誠實的方式表達：不隱藏感情或意見
Not that many humans had ever tasted the elixir, for the elves did not deal openly in the juice.
尝过这种灵药的人并不多，因为精灵们并不公开贩卖这种果汁。

Q: foolish
(adjective) having or showing a lack of good sense or judgment : stupid silly
A: 愚蠢的
（形容詞）缺乏常識或判斷力，或表現出此種特質的：愚蠢、傻氣
Avelyn retracted his hand a few inches, wondering if he was being a bit foolish here.
Avelyn 將手往後縮了幾英寸，心想自己這舉動是不是有點傻。

Q: witness
(verb) to see (something) happen
A: 見證人
（動詞）看到（某事）發生
For the boy who had just witnessed such carnage and loss, the semiconscious state was preferable.
对于那个刚刚目睹了如此惨状和悲痛的男孩来说，半昏迷的状态反倒更令人欣慰。

Q: bellow
(verb) to shout in a deep voice
A: 吼叫
（動詞）用低沉的聲音大喊
It bellowed again and hardly slowed.
它再次咆哮，速度幾乎沒有減緩。

Q: steadily
(adjective) not shaking or moving : held firmly in one place or position
A: 穩定地
（形容詞）不顫抖或移動：牢牢保持在同一個位置或位置
Shane McMichael did not argue the point, though the weight of it grew steadily on his shoulders.
Shane McMichael 並未對此提出異議，儘管這份重擔正不斷地壓在他的肩上。

Q: foe
(adjective) certain to die
A: 敵人
（形容詞）必死無疑
Elbryan didn't know what to make of this armored foe, and especially of its glowing spike.
埃尔布莱恩不知该如何应对这个身披铠甲的敌人，尤其是它那发光的尖刺。

Q: reveal
(verb) to make (something) known
A: 揭曉
（動詞）讓（某物）被知道
The pair looked at Viellain, their expressions revealing much.
兩人望向 Viellain，神情透露出許多端倪。

Q: sunstone
A magical gemstone associated with sunlight, healing, or divine power in the novel's setting.
A: 日長石
太陽石
The monk quickly took out his yellow sunstone, falling immediately into its defensive magic.
僧人迅速掏出他的黄日石，随即被其防御魔法所笼罩。

Q: rockman
A magical gemstone associated with sunlight, healing, or divine power in the novel's setting.
A: 洛克人
岩族人
The turn cost the rockman another sting as Elbryan seized the moment and thrust ahead, Tempest cutting hard.
這一回合讓岩石人再失一分，Elbryan 趁勢猛攻，Tempest 則強力反擊。

Q: kingdom
(noun) a country whose ruler is a king or queen
A: 王國
（名詞）統治者為國王或王后的國家
Even the children of the Alpinadoran frontier - and most of the still - wild kingdom was considered frontier!
就連那些來自邊疆的 Alpinadoran 孩子——而當時多數仍屬荒野的 kingdom 地區，也被視為邊疆！

Q: beam
(noun) a line of light coming from a source (such as the sun or a headlight)
A: 樑
（名詞）來自光源（如太陽或車頭燈）的光線
The girl pushed hard, but the beam would not give.
女孩使劲推，但横梁纹丝不动。

Q: swift
(adjective) happening or done quickly or immediately
A: 迅捷
（形容詞）發生或快速或立即完成
Hopefully we will be able to keep our pace swift enough so that the powries' initial ram causes little damage.
但願我們能保持足夠快的速度，讓「波瑞」的初始衝擊造成的損害降至最低。

Q: sweet
(adjective) containing a lot of sugar
A: 甜蜜
（形容詞）含有大量糖分
Quiet and sweet were the notes, but that did little to comfort Elbryan.
那些音符虽轻柔甜美，却未能给埃尔布莱恩带来多少安慰。

Q: scene
(noun) a division of an act in a play during which the action takes place in a single place without a break in time
A: 場景
（名詞）戲劇中一幕的劃分，當劇情發生在單一地點且無時間斷裂時
The starkness of the scene from this vantage point, in this mounting light, amazed the companions.
从这个角度看，在渐强的光线中，眼前的景象如此荒凉，令同行者们惊叹不已。

Q: knowledge
(noun) information, understanding, or skill that you get from experience or education
A: 知識
（名詞）你從經驗或教育中獲得的資訊、理解或技能
The large man's knowledge of goblins simply didn't reconcile with this sight before him.
这位魁梧男子对哥布林的了解，与眼前这一幕完全无法吻合。

Q: whole
(adjective) complete or full : not lacking or leaving out any part
A: 整個
（形容詞）完整或完整：不缺任何部分或遺漏
The crew were blaming the monks for their discomfort, for this whole journey.
船员们把这次旅途中的种种不适都归咎于那些僧人。

Q: support
(verb) to agree with or approve of (someone or something)
A: 支援
（動詞）用來同意或認可（某人或某事）
Brother Justice grabbed hard onto the staff with both hands, as much to support himself as to prevent any attacks.
Justice 雙手緊緊抓住法杖，既為了支撐身體，也為了防禦任何攻擊。

Q: refuse
(verb) to say that you will not accept (something, such as a gift or offer)
A: 被拒絕
（動詞）表示你不會接受（例如禮物或提議）
The elf offered a hand, but Elbryan stubbornly refused, struggling shakily to his feet.
精灵伸出手想扶他，但埃尔布里安固执地拒绝了，摇摇晃晃地挣扎着站了起来。

Q: shout
(noun) a sudden, loud cry
A: 喊叫
（名詞）突然、響亮的哭聲
Elbryan fell back behind the twin pines, catching the shout in his throat, gasping for breath.
埃尔布莱恩退到两棵松树后面，强忍住喉间的喊声，大口喘着气。

Q: squarely
(adverb) in a direct and honest way
A: 直截了當
（副詞）以直率而坦誠的方式
Then Avelyn eyed Tol squarely, matching the man's ominous expression with one of pure excitement.
接著，Avelyn 直視 Tol，以純粹的興奮神情回應了對方那令人不安的表情。

Q: gem
(noun) a valuable stone that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry
A: 寶石
（名詞）經過切割與拋光以製作珠寶的珍貴寶石
If the man, like his crew, was so obviously nonreligious, then he should not possess such a gem, not for any reason.
如果這名男子，就像他的 crew 一樣，明顯地無宗教信仰，那麼他無論出於何種原因，都不應該擁有這樣的一顆寶石。

Q: thunder
(noun) the very loud sound that comes from the sky during a storm : the sound that follows a flash of lightning
A: 雷聲
（名詞）暴風雨中從天空傳來的非常響亮的聲音：閃電劃過後的聲音
Another shot came thundering in, this one scoring a hit on Pireth Tulme's front wall, taking down some stones.
又一發炮彈轟然飛來，這發擊中了 Pireth Tulme's 的前牆，炸落了幾塊石頭。

Q: shining
(adjective) producing or reflecting a bright, steady light
A: 太陽的
（形容詞）發出或反射明亮、穩定的光線
Its limbs were slender and long and its armor a silver shining coat of fine interlocking links.
它的四肢纤细修长，身披一袭银光闪闪的铠甲，由细密的链环紧密交织而成。

Q: excitement
(noun) a feeling of eager enthusiasm and interest : the state of being excited
A: 興奮
（名詞）熱切熱情與興趣的感覺：興奮狀態
Indeed he was tired from the previous day's labors, but so full of excitement that.
他确实因前一天的劳累而感到疲惫，但内心却充满了兴奋。

Q: confirm
(verb) to state or show that (something) is true or correct
A: 確認
（動詞）用來陳述或顯示（某事）是真實或正確的
Quintall neither denied nor confirmed the execution.
Quintall 既未否認也未證實此次處決。

Q: parry
(verb) to defend yourself by turning or pushing aside (a punch, a weapon, etc.)
A: 格擋
（動詞）透過轉身或推開（拳頭、武器等）來防禦自己。
Strike, parry, strike - the same routine.
出招、格挡、出招——一成不变的套路。

Q: loss
(noun) failure to keep or to continue to have something
A: 損失
（名詞）未能保留或繼續擁有某物
For the boy who had just witnessed such carnage and loss, the semiconscious state was preferable.
对于那个刚刚目睹了如此惨状和悲痛的男孩来说，半昏迷的状态反倒更令人欣慰。

Q: silent
(adjective) not speaking or making noise : quiet
A: 寂靜
（形容詞）不說話也不發出噪音：安靜
The elves, of course; had little trouble keeping ahead of him, silent and out of sight.
精灵们自然轻而易举地保持着领先，悄无声息，不露踪迹。

Q: survive
(verb) to remain alive : to continue to live
A: 存活
（動詞）活著：繼續活著
And to the young man who had somehow survived a goblin raid, such a conclusion meant it could only be one thing.
而對那個不知如何倖免於哥布林襲擊的年輕人來說，這樣的結論只意味著一件事。

Q: forearm
(noun) the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist
A: 前臂
（名詞）手臂中肘部與手腕之間的部分
Another arrow came by and slashed across Elbryan's forearm as he struggled.
就在埃尔布莱恩挣扎之际，又一支箭射来，划过他的前臂。

Q: ignore
(verb) to refuse to show that you hear or see (something or someone)
A: 忽略
（動詞）拒絕表現出你聽見或看見（某物或某人）
To his credit, Elbryan had pretty much learned to ignore them.
值得称道的是，埃尔布莱恩基本上已经学会了无视他们。

Q: zombie
(noun) a person who moves very slowly and is not aware of what is happening especially because of being very tired
A: 殭屍
（名詞）動作非常緩慢且因非常疲憊而無法察覺發生了什麼的人
But when he came up from the roll, the zombie was there, suddenly, magically.
但他从翻滚中起身时，那只僵尸却突然、仿佛凭空般地出现在那里。

Q: extend
(verb) to cause (something, such as your arm or leg) to straighten out or to stretch out
A: 延伸
（動詞）使（例如你的手臂或腿）伸直或伸展
Avelyn's hands were large indeed, yet even with his fingers fully extended he could not touch all edges of the stone.
Avelyn's 的手確實很大，但即使他將手指完全伸直，也無法觸及那塊石頭的所有邊緣。

Q: weakness
(noun) the quality or state of being weak
A: 弱點
（名詞）弱者的性質或狀態
Did the dactyl bring the weakness, the immorality, to humanity?
是达克提尔给人类带来了软弱和不道德吗？

Q: float
(verb) to rest on top of a liquid
A: 漂浮
（動詞）停在液體上
It took great effort for the monk to get the sunken boat raised and floating, but he somehow managed.
那位僧人費了九牛二虎之力才將沉船打撈上來並使其浮起，但他總算辦到了。

Q: deeply
(adverb) in a way that is very complete, extreme, strongly felt, etc. : in a deep way
A: 深深地
（副詞）以非常完整、極端、強烈感受等方式：以深刻的方式
Elbryan sighed deeply and turned to Pony.
埃尔布莱恩深深地叹了口气，转过身来面对波尼。

Q: minor
(adjective) not very important or valuable
A: 次要
（形容詞）不重要或有價值
There were minor points untouched, to be sure.
当然，确实还有一些细节没有涉及。

Q: elbow
(noun) the joint where your arm bends
A: 肘部
（名詞）手臂彎曲的關節
Dazed, bleeding, Elbryan pulled himself up to his elbows, looking over the edge of the cairn.
埃尔布莱恩神志恍惚，浑身是血，他撑着肘部撑起身子，探头望向石堆边缘。

Q: declare
(verb) to say or state (something) in an official or public way
A: 宣告
（動詞）以官方或公開的方式說或陳述（某事）
But pragmatism, too, should be part of that pledge, so said Father Abbot Markwart, and so had declared the abbey's.
但務實精神也應是這項承諾的一部分，Markwart 院長神父如此說道，abbey's 亦曾如此宣示。

Q: beg
(verb) to ask people for money or food
A: 乞求
（動詞）向人要錢或食物
Something about the comparison, something she could not grasp, tugged hard at her, begging for release.
這番比較中有些東西——某種她無法捉摸的東西——強烈地牽動著她，彷彿在乞求解脫。

Q: cheek
(noun) the part of the face that is below the eye and to the side of the nose and mouth
A: 臉頰
（名詞）臉部中位於眼睛下方、鼻子和嘴巴兩側的部分
A tear rolled down Avelyn's cheek, then another.
一滴泪从艾维琳的脸颊滑落，接着又滑落了一滴。

Q: stocky
(adjective) short and heavy or broad
A: 矮胖
（形容詞）短且重或寬
The short, stocky man went at the martial training as eagerly as Avelyn went at the nighttime studies.
那位身材矮胖的男人投入武術訓練的熱情，就如同 Avelyn 投入夜間研讀一般。

Q: basket
(noun) a container usually made by weaving together long thin pieces of material
A: 籃子
（名詞）通常由細長的布料編織而成的容器
Carefully placing the basket at last at the trough, the boy then sprinted full out the half mile back to the bog.
男孩終於小心地將籃子放在水槽旁，隨即全速衝刺，跑回半英里外的沼澤地。

Q: rail
(noun) a bar that goes from one post or support to another and that is used to form a barrier
A: 鐵路
（名詞）從一根柱子或支撐點延伸到另一根柱子，用來形成障礙物的橫桿
Quintall was already at the rail, pointing far out and down.
昆塔尔已经站在栏杆边，手指向远处下方。

Q: descend
(verb) to go down : to go or move from a higher to a lower place or level
A: 下降
（名詞）特定高度
The weight of his first kill descended upon him, bowing his shoulders, nearly driving him to his knees.
殺害 first 的罪孽如山般壓在他身上，令他雙肩下垂，幾乎要跪倒在地。

Q: momentum
(noun) the strength or force that something has when it is moving
A: 動量
（名詞）物體在移動時所擁有的力量或力量
Elbryan set his feet and launched a vicious uppercut jab with the staff, using the powrie's momentum against it.
Elbryan 穩住腳步，利用長杖的動能反制，猛然揮出一記兇狠的上勾刺擊。

Q: curiosity
(noun) the desire to learn or know more about something or someone
A: 好奇心
（名詞）想要了解更多關於某事或某人的渴望
The kiss shifted, from curiosity to urgency, then back to gentleness.
那个吻的氛围发生了变化，从好奇转为迫切，又回到了温柔。

Q: instinct
(noun) a way of behaving, thinking, or feeling that is not learned : a natural desire or tendency that makes you want to act in a particular way
A: 本能
（名詞）一種行為、思考或感受的方式，且未被學習：一種自然的慾望或傾向，讓你想要以特定方式行動
Pony's first instincts were to try and join that battle group, but she quickly surmised that she would never get in.
Pony's 和 first 的第一反應是試圖加入那個戰鬥群，但她很快便意識到自己根本無法加入。

Q: grip
(noun) the act of grabbing or holding something
A: 握法
（名詞）抓握或握持某物的行為
The giant released its grip and Elbryan fell to the ground.
巨人松开了手，埃尔布莱恩跌落在地。

Q: fate
(noun) a power that is believed to control what happens in the future
A: 結局
（名詞）被認為能掌控未來發生事情的力量
Inevitably, though, that led Elbryan to thoughts of mortality and thus to the recent fate of his family and friends.
然而，這難免讓 Elbryan 開始思考生命的無常，進而聯想到親友們近期的遭遇。

Q: color
(noun) a quality such as red, blue, green, yellow, etc., that you see when you look at something
A: 色彩
（名詞）像紅色、藍色、綠色、黃色等，當你看東西時會看到的特質
Even the vivid, bright colors of the clothing of Entel's inhabitants struck the four as unusual.
就連Entel's居民那鮮豔奪目的服裝色彩，在四人眼中也顯得格外不同尋常。

Q: loudly
(adjective) making or causing a lot of noise : strong and noticeable in sound
A: 大聲地
（形容詞）製造或造成大量噪音：在聲音中強烈且明顯
Father Abbot Markwart, also sensing the sudden tension, cleared his throat loudly.
院長 Markwart 也察覺到這股突如其來的緊張氣氛，便大聲清了清喉嚨。

Q: round
(adjective) shaped like a circle or ball
A: 輪
（形容詞）形狀像圓形或球形
The sight of it, round and firm and creamy white, seemed to calm him for a moment.
那圆润、紧实、乳白色的景象，似乎让他平静了一会儿。

Q: hurt
(verb) to cause pain or injury to (yourself, someone else, or a part of your body)
A: 受傷
（動詞）造成（自己、他人或身體某部分）疼痛或傷害
Connor lifted his head up from her, and he seemed to her truly hurt and saddened.
康纳从她身上抬起了头，在她看来，他似乎真的感到受伤和悲伤。

Q: hug
(noun) the act of putting your arms around someone or something as a way of showing love or friendship
A: 擁抱
（名詞）將手臂環抱某人或某物，以表達愛意或友誼的行為
Elbryan, horrified, hit it again, and the dwarf slumped to its knees, finally dead, but still hugging the tree.
Elbryan 驚恐萬分，又朝矮人揮了一拳，矮人隨即癱軟在地，雙膝跪地，終於斷氣，但雙臂仍緊緊環抱著樹幹。

Q: smell
(noun) the quality of a thing that you can sense with your nose : odor
A: 氣味
（名詞）你用鼻子能感受到的物體品質：氣味
Again it was the smell of his burning village that cleared his head.
又是他家村庄燃烧的气味，让他头脑清醒过来。

Q: particular
(adjective) special or more than usual
A: 特別的
（形容詞）特別或比平常更特別
But it was Avelyn's turn to crank, and the taskmasters were particular about such things.
但轮到艾维琳转动摇柄了，而监工们对这种事向来很讲究。

Q: dryly
(adverb) in a funny but quiet or serious way
A: 冷淡地
（副詞）以一種既有趣又安靜或嚴肅的方式
"Perhaps because he is already dead," the tall man said dryly, and he turned to glare at his counterpart.
「也許是因為他已經死了，」高個子男人乾巴巴地說，隨即轉身瞪著他的對手。

Q: series
(noun) a number of things or events that are arranged or happen one after the other
A: 系列
（名詞）一連串排列或發生的事物或事件
Pireth Tulme was but one in a series of keeps dotting Honce-the-Bear's coastline.
皮雷斯·图尔姆不过是散布在熊之霍恩斯海岸线上的一座堡垒而已。

Q: awaken
(verb) to stop sleeping : to wake up
A: 覺醒
（動詞）停止睡眠：醒來
The man had passed the point of redemption and had perhaps awakened a dangerous curiosity in the demon.
那人早已無可救藥，甚至可能在惡魔心中激起了危險的好奇心。

Q: occasion
(noun) a special event or time
A: 使用過
（名詞）特殊事件或時間
Elbryan and Jilseponie had seen it on a few occasions, but never so clearly as this, never so vibrant.
Elbryan 和 Jilseponie 曾見過幾次，但從未像這次這般清晰，也從未如此鮮明。

Q: mystery
(noun) something that is not known : something that is difficult to understand or explain
A: 謎團
（名詞）未知之物：難以理解或解釋之物
As he listened, Avelyn felt the mystery melting around him.
听着听着，阿维琳感到身周的谜团正在消散。

Q: row
(noun) a straight line of people or things that are next to each other
A: 排隊
（名詞）一排相鄰的人或物的直線
It had taken Jill hours to manage to row the craft near shore and then to find some place where she could put in.
Jill 花了數小時，才總算將船划到岸邊，接著又找了個可以靠岸的地方。

Q: heavily
(adverb) to a great degree : very much
A: 非常嚴重
（副詞）在很大程度上：非常
A cry of agony within the house froze her in place, and she leaned heavily on the frame for support.
屋内传来一声痛苦的呻吟，她顿时僵在原地，重重地靠在门框上支撑身体。

Q: soul
(noun) the spiritual part of a person that is believed to give life to the body and in many religions is believed to live forever
A: 靈魂
（名詞）被認為賦予身體生命的靈性部分，在許多宗教中被認為能永生
But that fear couldn't hold against the river of his own soul, pouring forth in great release.
但那份恐惧终究无法阻挡他灵魂之河的奔涌，那河水正如洪水般奔涌而出，带来巨大的解脱。

Q: hesitation
(verb) to stop briefly before you do something especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do
A: 猶豫
(動詞) 在做某事之前短暫停頓，特別是因為感到緊張或不確定該怎麼做
When he thought about his hesitation, it only strengthened his resolve.
当他想到自己的犹豫时，这反而更加坚定了他的决心。

Q: barrier
(noun) something (such as a fence or natural obstacle) that prevents or blocks movement from one place to another
A: 障礙
（名詞）阻止或阻擋從一處移動到另一處的事物（如圍欄或自然障礙物）
Jill worked to get behind the boat, to use it as a barrier against the powrie archers on the deck.
吉尔努力游到船尾，打算利用船身作为屏障，抵挡甲板上那些鲍里弓箭手。

Q: perspective
(noun) a way of thinking about and understanding something (such as a particular issue or life in general)
A: 觀點
（名詞）思考和理解某事的方式（例如特定議題或一般生活）
From Juraviel's perspective, the first meeting had gone quite well.
在尤拉维尔看来，第一次会面进行得相当顺利。

Q: slump
(verb) to sit or fall down suddenly and heavily
A: 低潮
（名詞）價格、價值、數量等的突然下降。
Just the goblins and a lone giant, slumped together, soaked in blood from the many small wounds on each corpse.
只有那些哥布林和一名孤零零的巨人，他們蜷縮在一起，每具屍體上密布的細小傷口滲出的鮮血，將他們全身浸透。

Q: seek
(verb) to search for (someone or something) : to try to find (someone or something)
A: 尋找
（動詞）搜尋（某人或某物）：嘗試尋找（某人或某物）
Some of the other masters, Siherton in particular, watched him closely, very closely, seeking an excuse to berate him.
其他幾位大師，尤其是 Siherton，緊緊盯著他，盯得非常緊，企圖找個藉口來斥責他。

Q: bid
(verb) to offer to pay (a particular amount of money) for something that is being sold : to make a bid at an auction
A: 叫牌
（動詞）提出支付（特定金額）購買正在出售的物品：在拍賣會上出價
Tuntun held up a hand to her elvish companion, silently bidding Juraviel to let her take care of this situation.
Tuntun 向她的精靈同伴舉起手，無聲地示意 Juraviel 讓她來處理這件事。

Q: trapper
(noun) someone who catches animals in traps; especially : someone who catches wild animals in traps and kills them for their fur
A: 陷阱獵人
（名詞）用陷阱捕捉動物的人;尤其是：那些用陷阱捕捉野生動物並殺死牠們以取毛皮的人
The three trappers were at a loss; Brother Avelyn could think of no sanctuary closer than St.
这三名捕兽人束手无策；阿维林兄弟想不出比圣……更近的避难所了。

Q: obsidian
(noun) a dark natural glass that forms when lava cools
A: 黑曜石
（名詞）熔岩冷卻時形成的深色天然玻璃
The spirit had come back to Corona encased in obsidian!
那股精神裹挟着黑曜石，重返了科罗纳！

Q: burst
(noun) a short period of producing or doing something that begins suddenly
A: 爆發
（名詞）突然開始的短暫生產或行為
Father Abbot Markwart burst out into the most heartfelt laughter Avelyn had ever heard.
马克瓦特院长发出了阿维琳有生以来听过的最发自内心的笑声。

Q: smash
(verb) to break (something) into many pieces : to shatter or destroy (something)
A: 猛烈
（動詞）將（某物）分解成許多部分：粉碎或摧毀（某物）
She clenched her fist hopefully as Olwan Wyndon smashed a goblin's head, dropping the wretch to the dirt.
她滿懷希望地緊握拳頭，只見 Olwan 將 Wyndon 的頭顱砸向地精，那可憐蟲應聲倒地。

Q: experience
(noun) the process of doing and seeing things and of having things happen to you
A: 經歷
（名詞）做、看見事物，以及事情發生在你身上的過程
No, it was his experience and Pony's - theirs alone.
不，那是他的經歷，以及 Pony's 的——僅此而已。

Q: warmth
(noun) the quality or state of being warm in temperature
A: 溫暖
（名詞）溫度溫暖的品質或狀態
Elbryan felt his nose crack, felt the warmth of his blood running.
埃尔布莱恩感到鼻梁断裂，感到温热的鲜血流淌下来。

Q: individual
(adjective) of, relating to, or existing as just one member or part of a larger group
A: 個人賽
（形容詞）是指、與某個成員或更大群體中某一成員或一部分存在
If that failed, the next task was to save as many individuals as possible.
如果那招行不通，接下来的任务就是尽可能多地拯救人员。

Q: fail
(verb) to not succeed : to end without success
A: 失敗
（動詞）不成功：不成功結束
If that failed, the next task was to save as many individuals as possible.
如果那招行不通，接下来的任务就是尽可能多地拯救人员。

Q: exactly
(adverb) in a correct or precise way : in a way that agrees completely with what is needed
A: 沒錯
（副詞）以正確或精確的方式：完全符合所需內容
The girl cocked her head, suddenly realizing exactly where she was.
女孩歪了歪头，突然意识到自己究竟身在何处。

Q: somewhere
(adverb) in, at, or to a place not known, named, or specified
A: 某個地方
（副詞）在未知、未命名或指定地點內、在或前往
A soft melody vibrated in his ear, somewhere just below his consciousness.
一首柔和的旋律在他耳边回荡，就在他意识的边缘。

Q: term
(noun) a word or phrase that has an exact meaning
A: 術語
（名詞）具有精確意義的詞語或片語
To hear his fellow monks speaking of something as sacred as love in such crude terms did surprise and offend him.
聽到同門僧侶們用如此粗俗的詞彙來談論「愛」這般神聖的事物，確實令他感到驚訝且不悅。

Q: avoid
(verb) to stay away from (someone or something)
A: 避免
（動詞）遠離（某人或某物）
Elbryan stepped left as well and spun, avoiding an awkward cut of its sword.
埃尔布莱恩也向左闪身并转身，避开了对方那记笨拙的剑斩。

Q: jaw
(noun) either one of the two bones of the face where teeth grow
A: 下顎
（名詞）臉部兩塊長出牙齒的骨頭之一
Its head, too, was somewhat human, except more angular, with a narrow jaw and pointed chin.
它的头部也颇具人形，只是轮廓更为棱角分明，下颌狭窄，下巴尖尖的。

Q: determine
(verb) to officially decide (something) especially because of evidence or facts : to establish (something) exactly or with authority
A: 決定
（動詞）正式決定（某事），特別是基於證據或事實：確定（某事）正確或有權威
The pecking order for the voyage had indeed been determined in just that manner.
這趟航程的等級秩序，確實就在那manner中定下了。

Q: agony
(noun) extreme mental or physical pain
A: 痛苦
（名詞）極度的精神或身體疼痛
Before the woman had even swung her sword, half the small creatures lay dead or squirming in agony on the ground.
那名女子還未揮劍，半數的小生物便已倒臥在地，不是已死，就是正痛苦地扭動著。

Q: responsibility
(noun) the state of being the person who caused something to happen
A: 責任
（名詞）成為導致某事發生的人的狀態
There was security in that, Avelyn came to realize, but also responsibility.
Avelyn 漸漸意識到，這其中雖有安全感，但也伴隨著責任。

Q: stalk
(verb) to follow (an animal or person that you are hunting or trying to capture) by moving slowly and quietly
A: 潛行
（動詞）跟隨（你正在狩獵或試圖捕捉的動物或人）以緩慢且安靜地移動
Without a word, the tall master stalked from the room.
那位高大的师傅一言不发，大步走出房间。

Q: stubborn
(adjective) refusing to change your ideas or to stop doing something
A: 固執
（形容詞）拒絕改變你的想法或停止做某件事
For whatever had happened, today and in the days and weeks before, this stubborn behavior could only lead to disaster.
無論是今天發生的事，還是過去幾天、幾週發生的事，這種固執的行為只會招致災難。

Q: repeatedly
(adjective) said, done, or happening again and again
A: 一再地
（形容詞）一再發生、一再發生或一再重演
The bells of the abbey pealed repeatedly, drawing curious onlookers from the nearby village of St.-Mere-Abelle.
abbey 的鐘聲反覆響起，吸引來自附近 St.-Mere-Abelle 村莊的好奇圍觀者。

Q: suffer
(verb) to experience pain, illness, or injury
A: 受苦吧
（動詞）感受疼痛、疾病或受傷
But she suffered that pain, and let Connor kiss her, every once in a while.
但她忍受了那种痛苦，偶尔也会让康纳亲吻她。

Q: brute
(adjective) very strong or forceful
A: 粗暴
（形容詞）非常強烈或強硬
By sheer will and brute strength, the dactyl flexed its wings.
憑藉堅強的意志與蠻力，達克提爾展開了翅膀。

Q: stretch
(verb) to make (something) wider or longer by pulling it
A: 伸展
（動詞）用拉扯使（某物）變寬或變長
From up here: St.-Mere-Abelle appeared as a thick and stretched snake, winding its way along the top of the sea cliff.
從高處望去：St.-Mere-Abelle 宛如一條粗壯而狹長的蛇，沿著海崖頂端蜿蜒前行。

Q: slender
(adjective) thin especially in an attractive or graceful way
A: 纖細
（形容詞）尤其是以吸引人或優雅的方式瘦
Its limbs were slender and long and its armor a silver shining coat of fine interlocking links.
它的四肢纤细修长，身披一袭银光闪闪的铠甲，由细密的链环紧密交织而成。

Q: secure
(verb) to make (something) safe by guarding or protecting it
A: 安全
（動詞）透過守護或保護某物使之安全
For near to forty years he kept a line a hundred miles long secure from goblins and fomorian giants alike.
近四十年間，他始終守護著這條長達百英里的防線，使其免受妖精與福摩瑞巨人的侵擾。

Q: cabin
(noun) a small, simple house made of wood
A: 小屋
（名詞）一座用木頭建成的小而簡單的房子
That meant gathering wood and tending the fires, repairing the cabins-which always seemed to need repair!
這意味著要撿柴生火、照料火堆，還要修繕小屋——這些小屋似乎總是有修不完的地方！

Q: passage
(noun) a long, narrow space that connects one place to another
A: 通道
（名詞）連接一處與另一處的狹長空間
Next spring would bring his thirteenth birthday, the passage from childhood in the hardy land that was the northern wilderness.
明年春天，他將迎來十三歲生日，這也標誌著他在這片艱苦的北方荒野中，正式告別童年。

Q: prompt
(verb) to cause (someone) to do something
A: 提示
（動詞）使（某人）做某事
Elbryan gave a slight nod, prompting Avelyn to continue.
Elbryan 輕輕地看了 nod 一眼，促使 Avelyn 繼續說下去。

Q: posture
(noun) the way in which your body is positioned when you are sitting or standing
A: 姿勢
（名詞）你坐著或站立時身體的姿勢
And even with any credible arguments, Siherton's posture, bordering on anger, on outrage, seemed so out of place.
即便有再具說服力的論點，Siherton's那種近乎憤怒、甚至憤慨的態度，也顯得如此格格不入。

Q: crash
(noun) an accident in which a vehicle is seriously damaged or destroyed by hitting something
A: 撞擊聲
（名詞）車輛因撞擊物體而嚴重損壞或毀壞的事故
The door to the common house opened with a crash, and both Pony and Elbryan immediately spun away from each other.
公共屋的大門「砰」地一聲打開，Pony 和 Elbryan 立刻轉身背對彼此。

Q: courage
(noun) the ability to do something that you know is difficult or dangerous
A: 勇氣
（名詞）能夠做你知道困難或危險的事情
Avelyn shot back, drawing some courage with words of conviction.
Avelyn 反駁道，從那充滿信念的話語中汲取了些許勇氣。

Q: relief
(noun) a pleasant and relaxed feeling that someone has when something unpleasant stops or does not happen
A: 地形
（名詞）當不愉快的事情停止或不再發生時，某人感到愉悅且放鬆的感覺
The elf was already there, and Elbryan breathed a sigh of relief when he noted that it was not Tuntun waiting for him.
那位精靈已經在那裡了，當 Elbryan 發現等著他的不是 Tuntun 時，不禁鬆了一口氣。

Q: heel
(noun) the back part of your foot that is below the ankle
A: 非常
（名詞）腳後部，位於腳踝以下的部分
Master Jojonah settled back on his heels but met the penetrating stare firmly.
乔乔纳大师向后退了一步，却依然坚定地迎接着那灼人的目光。

Q: presence
(noun) the fact of being in a particular place : the state of being present
A: 存在
（名詞）身處特定地點的事實：存在的狀態
That, combined with the presence of this magic-wielding assassin, surely concerned the monk.
再加上这位精通魔法的刺客的出现，这无疑让那位僧人感到担忧。

Q: rub
(verb) to move something (such as your hand or an object) back and forth along the surface of (something) while pressing
A: 摩擦
（動詞）指在按壓時，沿著（物體）表面來回移動物體（例如手或物體）
Elbryan sat up and rubbed his face, noting the cut and dried blood on one of his hands.
埃尔布莱恩坐起身来，揉了揉脸，发现自己一只手上有一道伤口，还沾着干涸的血迹。

Q: bade
(verb) to offer to pay (a particular amount of money) for something that is being sold : to make a bid at an auction
A: 巴斯
（動詞）提出支付（特定金額）購買正在出售的物品：在拍賣會上出價
He led the two masters back to Avelyn and bade the young man to look up at him.
他领着两位大师回到阿维琳，并让那年轻人抬头看着他。

Q: serpentine
Snake-like in form or movement; twisting and winding. It may also refer to the mineral serpentine depending on context.
A: 蛇形
蛇形的；蜿蜒的（若為礦物則譯為「蛇紋石」）
As he spoke, the elf fingered a green stone, serpentine, feeling its subtle vibrations.
说话间，精灵手指轻抚着一块绿色的蛇纹石，感受着它细微的震动。

Q: aboard
(adjective) difficult to bend or move
A: 在……上
（形容詞）難以彎曲或移動
You should have gone aboard and stayed aboard.
你本該上船並留在船上的。

Q: encampment
(verb) to set up and use a camp —usually used as (be) encamped —sometimes used figuratively
A: 營地
(動詞) 建立並使用營地——通常用作「駐紮」——有時也作比喻用法
Elbryan recalled the image of the vast encampment.
埃尔布莱恩回想起那片广阔营地的景象。

Q: magma
(noun) hot liquid rock below the surface of the Earth
A: 岩漿
（名詞）地表下的熱液態岩石
Tuntun flew away, back up toward the combatants, her slender daggers in hand, both dripping magma from Quintall's eyes.
Tuntun 飛了回去，朝交戰雙方飛去，手中握著纖細的匕首，兩把匕首上都滴落著從 Quintall's 眼中流出的岩漿。

Q: bounce
(verb) to cause (a ball, rock, etc.) to hit against a surface and quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction
A: 彈跳
（動詞）使（球、石頭等）撞擊表面並迅速朝不同且通常相反方向移動
Then the world was spinning as Elbryan bounced and rolled.
接着，随着埃尔布莱恩上下颠簸、翻滚，整个世界都开始旋转起来。

Q: subtle
(adjective) hard to notice or see : not obvious
A: 微妙
（形容詞）難以察覺或看見：不明顯
As he spoke, the elf fingered a green stone, serpentine, feeling its subtle vibrations.
说话间，精灵手指轻抚着一块绿色的蛇纹石，感受着它细微的震动。

Q: insult
(verb) to do or say something that is offensive to (someone) : to do or say something that shows a lack of respect for (someone)
A: 侮辱
（動詞）做或說出冒犯（某人）的事：做或說出對（某人）缺乏尊重的行為
But that would be a disservice to Annalisa, Avelyn knew, an insult to the memory of the gentle woman.
但Annalisa深知，那樣做對Annalisa不公，也是對這位溫婉女子的在天之靈的一種侮辱。

Q: bolster
(verb) to make (something) stronger or better : to give support to (something)
A: 加重
（動詞）使（某物）更強或更好：為（某物）提供支持。
But another dwarf was behind it to bolster the defense, and another behind that.
但後面還有另一名矮人負責加強防禦，再後面還有另一名。

Q: crawl
(verb) to move on your hands and knees
A: 爬行
（動詞）用手和膝蓋移動
Juraviel was waiting for the young man when he crawled out of the hole.
当那个年轻人从洞里爬出来时，朱拉维尔正在等着他。

Q: eager
(adjective) very excited and interested : feeling a strong and impatient desire to do something or for something
A: 渴望
（形容詞）非常興奮且感興趣：感受到強烈且急切的渴望，想做某件事或為了某件事
Avelyn took a deep breath, consciously keeping his eyes from the eager gazes of the onlookers.
艾维琳深吸一口气，有意识地避开了围观者那迫切的目光。

Q: peace
(noun) a state in which there is no war or fighting
A: 和平
（名詞）沒有戰爭或戰鬥的狀態
All that the gentle and idealistic young man wanted was to serve God, to foster peace, to heal, and to comfort.
All 這位溫柔且充滿理想主義的年輕人所追求的，就是侍奉上帝、促進和平、治癒他人，並給予安慰。

Q: especially
(adverb) more than usually : very extremely
A: 尤其是
（副詞）比平常更常：非常非常
It surprised Elbryan that adults would act that way, especially considering the gravity of the situation.
Elbryan 對成年人會做出那種舉動感到驚訝，尤其是考慮到當時情勢的嚴峻性。

Q: helplessly
(adjective) not protected : not able to defend yourself
A: 無可奈何地
（形容詞）無防備的：無法自保的
Again the young monk could only shrug helplessly, wanting to know but afraid to know.
年轻的僧人只能再次无奈地耸耸肩，既想知道又怕知道。

Q: anyway
(adverb) despite something that has been stated before
A: 總之
（副詞） 儘管之前有人說過
The point was moot, anyway, for Elbryan never got close to touching the elusive deer.
無論如何，這點已無關緊要，因為 Elbryan 根本沒能靠近那隻難以捉摸的鹿。

Q: beauty
(noun) the quality of being physically attractive
A: 美麗
（名詞）外貌吸引力的特質
How many others could look upon the Halo and understand the beauty of the thing?
还有多少人能凝视《光环》，并领略其美？

Q: uncomfortable
(adjective) causing a feeling of physical discomfort
A: 不自在
（形容詞）造成身體不適感
Since her first days in the house, Grady had made the young woman uncomfortable.
自從 first 住進那棟房子以來，Grady 就讓那位年輕女子感到不自在。

Q: dodge
(verb) to move quickly to one side in order to avoid being hit by (someone or something)
A: 道奇
（動詞）快速向一側移動，以避免被（某人或某物）擊中
Pony cried out, thinking her love cut in half, but Elbryan had been quick enough to dodge out of harm's way.
Pony 驚呼一聲，以為她的愛被一刀劈成兩半，但 Elbryan 反應夠快，及時閃身避開了危險。

Q: exchange
(noun) an occurrence in which people give things of similar value to each other : the act of giving or taking one thing in return for another thing
A: 交換
（名詞）人們互相給予價值相近的物品的現象：以一物交換或接受另一物的行為
Elbryan and Pony exchanged curious looks.
埃尔布莱恩和波尼面面相觑，神情好奇。

Q: frame
(noun) the basic structure and shape of the body of a person or animal
A: 框架
（名詞）人或動物身體的基本結構與形狀
A cry of agony within the house froze her in place, and she leaned heavily on the frame for support.
屋内传来一声痛苦的呻吟，她顿时僵在原地，重重地靠在门框上支撑身体。

Q: ceremony
(noun) a formal act or event that is a part of a social or religious occasion
A: 儀式
（名詞）社會或宗教場合中正式的行為或事件
Only the call to vespers, the ceremony heralding eventide, had interrupted Avelyn's frantic pace.
唯有晚祷的钟声——那宣告黄昏来临的仪式——才打断了艾维琳匆忙的脚步。

Q: joy
(noun) a feeling of great happiness
A: 喜悅
（名詞）極大的幸福感
That excitement turned to sheer joy when they passed out of the town and began their ascent of the ridge.
當他們駛出城鎮，開始沿著山脊向上攀爬時，那份興奮轉化為純粹的喜悅。

Q: peer
(verb) to look closely or carefully especially because something or someone is difficult to see
A: 同儕
（動詞）仔細或仔細觀察，特別是因為某物或某人難以看見
Adjonas took up his spyglass and peered in the direction.
Adjonas 拿起望遠鏡，朝那個方向凝視。

Q: silence
(noun) a lack of sound or noise : quiet
A: 寂靜
（名詞）缺乏聲音或噪音：安靜
Then abruptly it was no more, and for Elbryan, the sudden silence was like waking up from a dream.
接著，一切戛然而止，對Elbryan而言，這突如其來的寂靜，彷彿從夢中醒來一般。

Q: counter
(verb) to do something in defense or in response to something
A: 計數器
（動詞）為了防禦或回應某事而做某事
As such, it was quite easy for Avelyn to counter the effects with his powerful hematite, and soon Elbryan was breathing steadily again, soon the burning pain was no more.
因此，Avelyn 憑藉他那強大的赤鐵礦，輕而易舉地抵消了這些影響，不久後，Elbryan 的呼吸便恢復平穩，灼燒般的疼痛也隨之消失。

Q: prod
(verb) to push someone or something with your finger or a pointed object : poke —often + at
A: 產品
（動詞）用手指或尖銳物體推擠某人或某物：戳 — 常接「at」
Elbryan prodded the ground with the tip of his sword.
Elbryan 用劍尖戳了戳地面。

Q: vast
(adjective) very great in size, amount, or extent
A: 固定
（形容詞）在大小、數量或範圍上非常大
Journeys into the wide, vast ocean were extremely rare, and rumors told of a madness that often grabbed at a crew.
航向那遼闊無垠的大海的旅程極為罕見，而傳聞中常說，某種瘋狂會纏上crew。

Q: spit
(verb) to force saliva from your mouth
A: 吐口水
（動詞）讓唾液從口中湧出
The day was cool and gray, the sky spitting light snow every so often.
那天天气阴沉凉爽，天空不时飘落些许小雪。

Q: entire
(adjective) complete or full : not lacking or leaving out any part
A: 整個
（形容詞）完整或完整：不缺任何部分或遺漏
The giant's hand covered the tall man's entire forearm.
那只巨人的手几乎盖住了那个高个子男人的整个前臂。

Q: abruptly
(adjective) very sudden and not expected
A: 突然地
（形容詞）非常突然且出乎意料
The pair rolled hard into the trunk of another tree, and the goblin abruptly stopped its thrashing.
两人重重地撞上了另一棵树的树干，那只哥布林顿时停止了挣扎。

Q: thoroughly
(adjective) including every possible part or detail
A: 徹底地
（形容詞）包括所有可能的部分或細節
That night, Avelyn retired to his room, thoroughly exhausted, both emotionally and physically.
那天晚上，阿维林回到自己的房间，身心俱疲。

Q: ledge
(noun) a narrow, flat surface that sticks out from a wall
A: 平台
(名詞) 從牆壁突出的一塊狹長、平坦的表面
Pony screamed; Elbryan grabbed her and pulled her back to safety, the pair falling to the ledge in a jumble.
Pony 尖叫起來；Elbryan 一把抓住她，將她拉回安全處，兩人隨即跌跌撞撞地跌落在岩架上。

Q: mission
(noun) a task or job that someone is given to do
A: 使命
（名詞）某人被賦予執行的任務或工作
Avelyn and the other monks would give their lives willingly to see the mission successful.
Avelyn 和其他僧人願意為使這項任務成功而獻出生命。

Q: fiend
(noun) an evil spirit : a demon or devil
A: 惡魔
（名詞）邪靈：惡魔或魔鬼
So that left Avelyn against the fiend, just them, facing off from five paces.
于是，只剩下艾维琳与那恶魔对峙，就他们两人，相距五步之遥。

Q: skid
(verb) to slide along a road or other surface in an uncontrolled way
A: 滑雪
(動詞) 在道路或其他表面上失控地滑行
The bear skidded to a stop and turned to follow.
那头熊猛地停下，转身跟了上去。

Q: skip
(verb) to not do (something that is usual or expected)
A: 跳過
（名詞）短促快速的步伐，然後向前跳躍
Then she turned and skipped off, and was startled a moment later when Elbryan jumped out in front of her.
接著她轉身蹦蹦跳跳地走了，片刻後，當 Elbryan 突然從她面前跳出來時，她嚇了一跳。

Q: raid
(noun) a surprise attack on an enemy by soldiers or other military forces
A: 突襲
（名詞）士兵或其他軍事力量對敵人的突襲
And to the young man who had somehow survived a goblin raid, such a conclusion meant it could only be one thing.
而對那個不知如何倖免於哥布林襲擊的年輕人來說，這樣的結論只意味著一件事。

Q: stem
(verb) to remove the stem from (a fruit, leaf, flower, etc.)
A: STEM
（動詞）用來去除（果實、葉子、花朵等）的莖。
Carley clutched desperately at the wound again, but he could not hope to stem the blood.
Carley 再次拼命按住傷口，但根本無法止住血流。

Q: pit
(noun) a hole in the ground usually made by digging
A: 坑
（名詞）通常是挖掘而形成的地洞
The real pit, he discovered was several feet beyond the apparent pit.
他發現，真正的坑洞其實就在那個看似坑洞的地方幾英尺之外。

Q: retreat
(verb) to move back to get away from danger, attack, etc.
A: 撤退
（動詞）後退以避開危險、攻擊等。
The other two scrambled in sudden retreat, slipping as they tried to get back up the slope.
另外两人慌忙仓皇撤退，试图爬回山坡时却滑倒了。

Q: echo
(verb) to be filled with sounds and especially with echoes
A: 回聲
（動詞）充滿聲音，尤其是回聲
Avelyn ran from the chapel, skittering down the empty halls, his footsteps echoing noisily.
阿维林从小教堂里跑出来，沿着空荡荡的走廊飞快地跑着，脚步声在走廊里回响，响亮而刺耳。

Q: weary
(adjective) lacking strength, energy, or freshness because of a need for rest or sleep : tired
A: 疲憊
（形容詞）因需要休息或睡眠而缺乏力量、精力或精神：疲倦
The question would have to wait, though, for the monk made his weary way back to his room and went back to bed.
不過，這個問題只能暫且擱置，因為那位僧人拖著疲憊的身軀回到房間，又躺回床上。

Q: claw
(verb) to scratch, grip, or dig with claws or fingers
A: 爪子
（動詞）用爪子或手指抓、抓或挖
With a mere thought, Avelyn extended his claws and raked them across, taking the face off of the stunned powrie.
With 才剛一念之間，Avelyn 便伸出利爪，狠狠地劃過，將那名驚愕的波瑞的臉龐撕扯下來。

Q: gold
(noun) a soft yellow metal that is very valuable and that is used especially in jewelry
A: 黃金
（名詞）一種非常珍貴的軟黃色金屬，特別用於珠寶製作
And well mannered and up to his waist in the gold, too.
而且舉止得體，還腰間堆滿了金子。

Q: clearing
(noun) the act or process of making something clear or of becoming clear
A: 清算
(名詞) 使某事變得清晰或變得清晰的行为或過程
The ranger waited a few moments longer as the figure neared, as it came out into a clearing under the moonlight.
那名巡林員又等了片刻，只見那人影逐漸靠近，在月光下走進了一片空地。

Q: ill
(adjective) not well or healthy : sick or unhealthy
A: 生病
（形容詞）不健康或不健康：生病或不健康
Thagraine was most ill at ease, pacing, stalking, and muttering to himself.
塔格雷恩感到极度不安，他在屋里来回踱步，踉跄着走动，还自言自语。

Q: suppose
(verb) to think of (something) as happening or being true in order to imagine what might happen
A: 假設
（動詞）將（某事）視為發生或為真，以想像可能發生的事
At peace, I suppose, and probably with Pony, and that is a fate about which no man could complain.
我想他應該安息了，大概是和 Pony 在一起，這是一種無人能對之有所怨言的結局。

Q: clench
(verb) to set (something) in a tightly closed position
A: 緊握
（動詞）將（某物）置於緊閉位置
The young man stared at him wide-eyed with hope and eagerness, his hands clenching and opening at his sides.
那年輕人滿懷希望與熱切，睜大雙眼盯著他，雙手在身側緊握又鬆開。

Q: nowhere
(adverb) not in or at any place
A: 無處可尋
（副詞）不在任何地方或任何地方
Jill instinctively recoiled, but she had nowhere to hide.
Jill 下意識地往後退了一步，但她無處可躲。

Q: taste
(noun) the sweet, sour, bitter, or salty quality of a thing that you can sense when it is in your mouth : the flavor that you can taste when you eat or drink something
A: 味道
（名詞）你在口中能感受到的甜、酸、苦或鹹的特質：你吃或喝東西時能嘗到的味道
Not that many humans had ever tasted the elixir, for the elves did not deal openly in the juice.
尝过这种灵药的人并不多，因为精灵们并不公开贩卖这种果汁。

Q: deal
(verb) to give cards to the players in a card game
A: 成交
（動詞）在紙牌遊戲中給玩家發牌
Not that many humans had ever tasted the elixir, for the elves did not deal openly in the juice.
尝过这种灵药的人并不多，因为精灵们并不公开贩卖这种果汁。

Q: disaster
(noun) something (such as a flood, tornado, fire, plane crash, etc.) that happens suddenly and causes much suffering or loss to many people
A: 災難
（名詞）突然發生並造成許多人痛苦或損失的事物（如洪水、龍捲風、火災、飛機失事等）
Had they been prepared, this disaster would not have befallen them.
倘若他們早有準備，這場災難便不會降臨在他們身上。

Q: earn
(verb) to get (money, a salary, etc.) for work that you have done
A: 賺取
（動詞）用來獲得（金錢、薪水等）你所做的工作
Another sported a heavy axe, while the last earned a slender sword.
另一人手持一把沉重的斧頭，而最後一人則獲得了一把纖細的劍。

Q: glowing
(adjective) very enthusiastic : full of praise
A: 發光
（形容詞）非常熱情：充滿讚美
Juraviel remained at the glowing fire pit until all had gone, his eyes ever skyward, looking for the blackest of forms.
Juraviel 一直留在熾熱的火坑旁，直到眾人全都離去，他的目光始終望向天空，尋找那最為幽暗的身影。

Q: liquid
(noun) a substance that is able to flow freely : fluid
A: 液體
（名詞）能夠自由流動的物質：流體
Its feel was impossibly smooth, almost liquid.
它的触感顺滑得难以置信，几乎像液体一样。

Q: wicked
(adjective) morally bad : evil
A: 太厲害了
（形容詞）道德上壞：邪惡
Smealy turned a wicked grin on the captain.
斯米利冲着船长露出一抹狡黠的笑容。

Q: chill
(verb) to make (someone or something) cold or cool
A: 冷靜點
（動詞）讓（某人或某物）冷或涼
It floated through-the chill air, barely perceptible.
它飘过那刺骨的寒风，几乎难以察觉。

Q: judge
(verb) to form an opinion about (something or someone) after careful thought
A: 法官
（動詞）經過深思熟慮後，對（某物或某人）形成意見
How will they judge me twenty years hence, a mere day by an elf's measure?.
二十年後，他們會如何評斷我呢？對精靈而言，這不過是短短的一天罷了。

Q: proud
(adjective) very happy and pleased because of something you have done, something you own, someone you know or are related to, etc. : feeling pride
A: 驕傲
（形容詞）因為你做過的事、擁有的東西、認識或親屬的人而感到非常快樂和滿足：感到驕傲
Above it all stood Olwan, proud and strong and unshakable.
在这一切之上，奥尔万巍然屹立，骄傲、坚强且坚定不移。

Q: leading
(adjective) having great importance, influence, or success
A: 領導
（形容詞）具有重大重要性、影響力或成功
Elbryan's instincts - something about the air, perhaps, the aroma told him this was not the slope leading out of Dundalis up to the ridgeline, the slope where he had met the ...
Elbryan's 的直覺——或許是空氣中的某種氣息，抑或是那股氣味——告訴他，這並非通往 Dundalis 並通往山脊線的那條山坡，那正是他遇見……的地方。

Q: dirt
(noun) loose earth or soil
A: 泥土
（名詞）鬆散的土壤或土壤
The young man knew all that, as he sat in the dirt, staring curiously at the somehow dead giant.
那个年轻人心里都清楚，他坐在泥地上，好奇地盯着那具不知为何已然死去的大个子。

Q: entrance
(noun) the act of entering something
A: 入口
（名詞）進入某物的行為
Fiery rocks streaked down before the cave entrance, slicing holes in the wide leaves of trees and bushes.
灼熱的岩石在洞口前劃過，在樹木與灌木的寬大葉片上撕開了個個孔洞。

Q: concentrate
(verb) to think about something : to give your attention to the thing you are doing, reading, etc.
A: 濃縮
（動詞）思考某件事：將注意力放在你正在做的事情、閱讀等。
If Avelyn had concentrated so much of his energy into the ruby, then likely he had let the serpentine shield slip.
如果 Avelyn 將如此多的精力投入到那顆紅寶石上，那麼他很可能已經疏忽了那道蛇形護盾。

Q: novice
(noun) a person who has just started learning or doing something
A: 新手
（名詞）剛開始學習或正在做某件事的人
Both the novices stopped their work and looked up at the window.
兩位見習生都停下了手頭的工作，抬頭望向窗戶。

Q: safety
(noun) freedom from harm or danger : the state of being safe
A: 安全
（名詞）免於傷害或危險的自由：安全的狀態
Putting his personal safety aside, Avelyn had to consider the greater good.
阿维琳不得不抛开个人安危，将大局放在首位。

Q: drunk
(noun) a person who is drunk or who often gets drunk
A: 醉酒
（名詞）一個喝醉或經常喝醉的人
Not that the seated drunk was even looking at her face; his eyes never seemed to angle quite that high.
倒也不是說那個坐在那裡的醉漢有在看她的臉；他的視線似乎從來都沒往那麼高的地方看過。

Q: fortress
(noun) a place that is protected against attack : a fortified place
A: 要塞
（名詞）受攻擊保護的地方：一個防禦工事的地方
Pireth Tulme, and apparently all the other Coastpoint fortresses, were far from the stoic bastions of their reputation.
Pireth、Tulme，以及顯然所有其他 Coastpoint 堡壘，都遠非其聲譽中所描述的那種堅不可摧的堡壘。

Q: somewhat
(adverb) in a small amount or degree : to some degree
A: 某種程度上
（副詞）以少量或程度：在某種程度上
Its head, too, was somewhat human, except more angular, with a narrow jaw and pointed chin.
它的头部也颇具人形，只是轮廓更为棱角分明，下颌狭窄，下巴尖尖的。

Q: tough
(adjective) very difficult to do or deal with
A: 堅強
（形容詞）非常難以做到或處理
The people were much the same - strong and firm, tough as the deepest winter night - and yet, they were not the same.
這些人大體上並無二致——強壯而堅毅，堅韌如寒冬最深處的夜晚——然而，他們卻又有所不同。

Q: evergreen
(adjective) having leaves that remain green all year long
A: 常青
（形容詞）指葉子全年保持綠色的
It bothered Elbryan, too, for the scarring of the evergreens made no sense.
這也讓 Elbryan 感到困擾，因為常綠樹上的傷痕實在令人費解。

Q: rocky
(adjective) full of rocks : having many rocks
A: 洛磯山脈
（形容詞）布滿岩石的：有許多岩石的
Pony had to wonder as she skittered down the rocky slope, a pair of giants in fast pursuit.
小马一边沿着岩石斜坡飞快地滑下，一边不禁纳闷，身后有两个巨人紧追不舍。

Q: monastery
(noun) a place where monks live and work together
A: 修道院
(名詞) 僧侶共同生活與修行的場所
Many merchants in Ursal likely possessed stones; the monastery was not averse to selling them.
乌尔萨尔的许多商人很可能都拥有这些石头；修道院对此并不排斥。

Q: chant
(verb) to say (a word or phrase) many times in a rhythmic way usually loudly and with other people
A: 歌曲
(動詞) 以有節奏的方式反覆說出（某個詞或短語），通常是高聲說，並與其他人一起說
The master closed his eyes and began to softly chant.
師父閉上雙眼，開始輕聲誦經。

Q: bloody
(adjective) bleeding or covered with blood
A: 該死的
（形容詞）流血的或沾滿血跡的
Then he stalked after them, his bloody sword in his bloody hand, hoping one of the creatures would stray from its friends.
接著，他緊隨其後，血淋淋的劍握在血淋淋的手中，希望其中一隻怪物會脫離同伴。

Q: split
(verb) to break apart or into pieces especially along a straight line
A: 分裂
（動詞）沿著直線分割或分割成碎片
Elbryan saw the bright red gash, the white of split bone, the grayish brain.
埃尔布莱恩看见了那道鲜红的伤口、露出的白骨，还有灰白的大脑。

Q: shriek
(noun) a loud, high-pitched cry or sound
A: 尖叫
（名詞）大聲、高頻的哭喊或聲音
The club fell into the stream; the goblin shrieked and clutched at its arm.
棍棒掉進了溪流裡；小妖精尖叫著，緊抓著自己的手臂。

Q: hesitate
(verb) to stop briefly before you do something especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do
A: 猶豫
（動詞）在做某件事前短暫停頓，特別是因為你緊張或不確定該怎麼做
Modesty caused Elbryan to hesitate, but Tuntun wasn't in the mood for a debate.
害羞讓 Elbryan 猶豫了一下，但 Tuntun 沒心情爭論。

Q: blur
(noun) something that you cannot see clearly—usually singular
A: 模糊
(名詞) 無法看清的事物——通常為單數
The sun seemed a gray blur above him, a lighter spot in the sky.
头顶的太阳仿佛是一团灰蒙蒙的模糊，是天空中的一抹亮色。

Q: pitiful
(adjective) deserving or causing feelings of pity or sympathy
A: 可憐
（形容詞）值得或令人感到憐憫或同情
Thagraine spotted him then, a hopeful, pitiful, smile widening on his bloody face.
塔格雷恩这时发现了他，那张血淋淋的脸上浮现出一抹充满希望又令人怜悯的笑容。

Q: swipe
(verb) to reach toward and try to hit (something) with a swinging motion —usually + at
A: 滑動
（動詞）伸出手去，並試圖以揮動的動作擊中（某物）——通常接「at」
A series of swipes, stabs, and forward strides put Elbryan in the desired position.
一連串的揮擊、刺擊和向前邁步，讓 Elbryan 佔據了理想的位置。

Q: handle
(noun) a part of something that is designed to be held by your hand
A: 把手
（名詞）設計成由你手握的事物的一部分
Cat suffered his insults, but couldn't dismiss the realization that Pettibwa would have handled it differently, better.
凯特忍下了他的侮辱，却无法摆脱这样的念头：佩蒂布瓦若在场，定会以不同的方式、更好的方式来处理此事。

Q: satisfy
(verb) to cause (someone) to be happy or pleased
A: 滿足
（動詞）使（某人）快樂或愉悅
For in the Ring Stones, the young man found his ideals satisfied.
因為在 Ring 和 Stones 身上，這位年輕人找到了理想的歸宿。

Q: attempt
(noun) an act of trying to do something
A: 嘗試
（名詞）嘗試做某事的行為
Avelyn realized then that an attempt at possession was akin to fighting an enemy on his home ground.
Avelyn 當時才意識到，試圖佔據某處，無異於在敵人的地盤上與其交戰。

Q: smack
(verb) to slap or hit (someone or something) hard
A: 啪
（動詞）用力拍打或擊打（某人或某物）
A shift of the angle sent his staff poking straight up, smacking the man's groin.
角度稍一改變，他的棍子便直直地戳了上去，狠狠地擊中了那名男子的胯下。

Q: damned
(adjective) —used to show that you are angry, annoyed, surprised, etc.
A: 該死的
(形容詞) —用來表示生氣、煩躁、驚訝等情緒。
He remembered Avelyn, damned Avelyn, and the rivalry.
他想起了Avelyn，那個該死的Avelyn，還有那份競爭關係。

Q: dais
(noun) a raised platform in a large room or hall that people stand on when performing or speaking to an audience
A: 桌布
（名詞）大型房間或大廳中的一處高台，人們在表演或向觀眾演講時會站在此處
It moved across the dais, dipped one arm into the molten flow, then looked back at Quintall.
它橫越講台，將一隻手臂浸入熔岩流中，隨後回頭望向 Quintall。

Q: delicate
(adjective) easily broken or damaged
A: 纖細
（形容詞）容易損壞或損壞
Elbryan wondered, having no explanation of who or what those delicate winged creatures might be.
埃尔布莱恩不禁纳闷，因为他无法解释那些娇小的有翼生物究竟是谁或是什么。

Q: fierce
(adjective) very violent
A: 兇猛
（形容詞）非常暴力
On the main road of Dundalis, just on the other side of this house, a fierce battle raged.
在邓达利斯的主干道上，就在这栋房子对面，一场激烈的战斗正在进行。

Q: rear
(noun) the part of something that is opposite to or away from the front part : the back part of something
A: 後方
（名詞）某物與前半部分相對或遠離的部分：某物的後半部分
Jill heard the dying scream of a soldier to her rear and fully expected that she would soon be overwhelmed.
Jill 聽見身後一名士兵臨死前的慘叫，深知自己很快就會被敵人包圍。

Q: sack
(verb) to dismiss (someone) from a job
A: 麻袋
（動詞）解雇（某人）工作
And if the humanoids didn't sack the town, that indicated they meant to continue on.
而且，如果那些人形生物没有洗劫小镇，那就说明他们打算继续前行。

Q: halt
(noun) the stopping or ending of movement, progress, or action
A: 停下
（名詞）停止或結束動作、進展或行動
Finally, Father Abbot Markwart halted the conversation with an upraised hand.
最后，马克瓦特院长举起手来，打断了谈话。

Q: squeeze
(verb) to press together the parts and especially the opposite sides of (something)
A: 擠壓
（動詞）將（某物）的部分，尤其是對面，壓在一起
Still she dug, widening the hole, trying desperately to squeeze under the slab.
她依然不停地挖着，把洞挖得越来越大，拼命想钻到石板底下。

Q: grave
(noun) a hole in the ground for burying a dead body
A: 認真的
（名詞）用來埋葬屍體的地洞
Quintall's expression grew suddenly grave at the sight of the imposing ranger.
Quintall's 一見那位氣勢非凡的遊俠，神情頓時變得凝重起來。

Q: consciousness
(noun) the condition of being conscious : the normal state of being awake and able to understand what is happening around you
A: 意識
（名詞）意識狀態：正常的清醒狀態，能夠理解周遭發生的事
A soft melody vibrated in his ear, somewhere just below his consciousness.
一首柔和的旋律在他耳边回荡，就在他意识的边缘。

Q: intensity
(noun) the quality or state of being intense : extreme strength or force
A: 強度
（名詞）強烈的性質或狀態：極大的力量或力量
Grady could see that in his every fidget, in his almost animal-like intensity.
Grady 從他的一舉一動，以及那近乎獸性的狂熱中，都能看出來。

Q: thin
(adjective) having a small distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces : not thick
A: 瘦
（形容詞）上下表面或前後表面間距較小：不厚
The dactyl's ears were pointed as well, poking up about the demon creature's thin tuft of black hair.
那隻達克爾的耳朵也是尖尖的，從那隻惡魔生物稀疏的黑色髮叢中豎了起來。

Q: scar
(verb) to mark (something) with a scar
A: 疤痕
（動詞）用疤痕標記（某物）
Adjonas straightened, the blood rushing to his face, making that garish scar seem all the more imposing.
Adjonas 挺直了身子，血液湧上臉龐，讓那道醒目的疤痕顯得更加駭人。

Q: normally
(adjective) usual or ordinary : not strange
A: 通常
（形容詞）通常或普通：不奇怪
Elbryan's father had assured him that Wyndon boys were normally late in sprouting.
埃尔布莱恩的父亲曾向他保证，温登家的男孩通常发育较晚。

Q: separate
(verb) to cause (two or more people or things) to stop being together, joined, or connected : to make (people or things) separate
A: 分開
（動詞）使（兩個或更多人或事物）停止在一起、結合或連結：使（人或事物）分離
Up came Hawkwing; three feathers separated.
Hawkwing 現身了；三根羽毛分開了。

Q: act
(verb) to do something : to take action
A: 行動
（動詞）做某事：採取行動
It surprised Elbryan that adults would act that way, especially considering the gravity of the situation.
Elbryan 對成年人會做出那種舉動感到驚訝，尤其是考慮到當時情勢的嚴峻性。

Q: king
(noun) a male ruler of a country who usually inherits his position and rules for life
A: 國王
（名詞）通常繼承其職位並終身統治的國家男性統治者
To Avelyn Desbris, nothing in all the world, not the treasures of a dragon's hoard, nor the powers of a king, could outweigh that accomplishment.
對 Avelyn 和 Desbris 而言，世上萬物，無論是龍穴中的寶藏，還是國王的權力，都無法與那項成就相提並論。

Q: advantage
(noun) something (such as a good position or condition) that helps to make someone or something better or more likely to succeed than others
A: 優勢
（名詞）幫助某人或某事比他人更好或更有可能成功的東西（例如一個良好的位置或條件）
Juraviel took full advantage, put Elbryan off balance and kept on twisting, angling the boy over the trough.
Juraviel 趁勢而為，讓 Elbryan 失去平衡，並持續扭動身體，將那男孩扭向水槽上方。

Q: kneel
(verb) to move your body so that one or both of your knees are on the floor : to be in a position in which both of your knees are on the floor
A: 跪下
動詞：移動身體使一膝或雙膝著地：雙膝跪地的姿勢
Elbryan knelt beside her, his arm about her shoulders, comforting her.
Elbryan 跪在她身旁，手臂環住她的肩膀，安慰著她。

Q: strange
(adjective) different from what is usual, normal, or expected : odd
A: 奇怪
（形容詞）與一般、正常或預期不同：奇數
The air came alive with a strange humming sound.
空气中突然传来一阵奇怪的嗡嗡声。

Q: tie
(verb) to attach (someone or something) to something with a string, rope, etc.
A: 平手
（動詞）用繩子、繩子等將（某人或某物）綁在物體上。
Pony got Symphony and her roan around the back, ropes looped about the war engine and tied to the tugging horses.
Pony 將 Symphony 和她的 roan 帶到後方，繩索繞過攻城器械，並繫在拉動的馬匹身上。

Q: discover
(verb) to see, find, or become aware of (something) for the first time
A: 探索
（動詞）第一次看到、發現或意識到（某物）
The real pit, he discovered was several feet beyond the apparent pit.
他發現，真正的坑洞其實就在那個看似坑洞的地方幾英尺之外。

Q: column
(noun) a long post made of steel, stone, etc., that is used as a support in a building
A: 柱狀
（名詞）由鋼鐵、石頭等製成的長柱，作為建築物的支撐
Twin rows of massive columns, each carved into the likeness of a giant warrior, lined the room.
房间两侧排列着两排巨大的石柱，每根石柱上都雕刻着巨型战士的形象。

Q: destiny
(noun) what happens in the future : the things that someone or something will experience in the future
A: 命運
（名詞）未來發生的事：某人或某物未來將經歷的事情
Now, finally, Avelyn could face his destiny with no regrets for the path that had led him to this place.
如今，Avelyn 終於能夠面對自己的命運，對引領他來到此地的這條路，毫無遺憾。

Q: shudder
(verb) to shake because of fear, cold, etc.
A: 打了個寒顫
（動詞）因恐懼、寒冷等而顫抖。
A fomorian, Avelyn realized with a very visible shudder, in the typical battle dress of its warlike race.
Avelyn 猛然驚覺，眼前這名身著好戰種族典型戰袍的福莫里亞人，令他不禁明顯地顫抖了一下。

Q: murder
(noun) the crime of deliberately killing a person
A: 謀殺案
（名詞）故意殺人罪
The wicked goblins certainly, so full of anger and greed, so delighting in murder and war.
那些邪恶的哥布林确实如此，满心愤怒与贪婪，沉迷于杀戮与战争。

Q: western
(noun) a story, movie, or television show about life in the American West in the late 19th century; especially : a movie about cowboys
A: 西部
（名詞）關於19世紀末美國西部生活的故事、電影或電視節目;尤其是：一部關於牛仔的電影
The ranger ran off, arriving at the appointed spot as the moon settled behind the western horizon.
那名巡林員跑了出去，當月亮沉入西邊的地平線時，他抵達了約定的地點。

Q: youth
(noun) the time of life when someone is young : the time when a young person has not yet become an adult
A: 青年時期
（名詞）人生中年輕的時光：年輕人尚未成年時
Next spring, Elbryan would hunt with the adults, the games of his youth left behind.
来年春天，埃尔布莱恩将跟随大人们去打猎，童年时的嬉戏时光已成往事。

Q: frighten
(verb) to cause (someone) to become afraid
A: 害怕
（動詞）使（某人）感到害怕
Avelyn came out, frightened but determined.
Avelyn 走了出來，雖然心懷恐懼，卻依然堅定不移。

Q: announce
(verb) to make (something) known in a public or formal way : to officially tell people about (something)
A: 公告
（動詞）以公開或正式的方式讓（某事）被知道：正式告訴人們關於（某事）
It took him some time to realize that the elves had announced her, and thus, that the elves had met her!
他花了一段時間才意識到，原來是精靈們向大家介紹了她，也就是說，精靈們已經見過她了！

Q: border
(noun) a line separating one country or state from another
A: 邊界
（名詞）將一個國家或州與另一個國家或州分隔開來的線
And even with any credible arguments, Siherton's posture, bordering on anger, on outrage, seemed so out of place.
即便有再具說服力的論點，Siherton's那種近乎憤怒、甚至憤慨的態度，也顯得如此格格不入。

Q: wink
(verb) to close and open one eye quickly as a signal to someone
A: 眨眼
（動詞）快速閉上和睜開一隻眼睛，作為向某人發出信號
He looked at Pony and winked, and was surprised when she returned the gesture with a serious frown.
他看着波妮，朝她眨了眨眼，没想到她却皱着眉头严肃地回了他一个眼神，这让他大吃一惊。

Q: remaining
(verb) to be left when the other parts are gone or have been used
A: 剩餘的
（動詞）指當其他部分已用完或消失時，僅剩下的部分
While Adjonas tended to the crew and their course, the three remaining monks - even Pellimar, whose condition had steadily improved - worked with the stones.
當 Adjonas 照料 crew 及其課程之際，其餘三位僧人——甚至包括狀況已逐漸好轉的 Pellimar——都在處理那些石頭。

Q: confident
(adjective) having a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something : having confidence
A: 自信
（形容詞）有一種感覺或信念，覺得自己能做得好或成功：擁有自信
Tuntun was growing more confident, he realized.
他意識到，Tuntun 正變得越來越自信。

Q: poison
(noun) a substance that can cause people or animals to die or to become very sick if it gets into their bodies especially by being swallowed
A: 毒藥
（名詞）一種物質，若進入人體，尤其是吞下後，可能導致人或動物死亡或嚴重生病
Elbryan recognized the black, sappy poison, a pain - inducing product of a rare black birch tree.
Elbryan 認出了這種黑色、黏稠的毒液，那是某種稀有黑樺樹所產生的、能引發劇痛的物質。

Q: rolling
(adjective) having gentle slopes or hills
A: 滾動
（形容詞）地勢平緩或多丘陵的
And then it was over, suddenly, the creature rolling, dead.
接著一切就結束了，那生物突然翻滾著，死了。

Q: contact
(noun) the state or condition that exists when two people or things physically touch each other : a state of touching
A: 聯絡人
（名詞）當兩個人或物體身體接觸時所存在的狀態或狀態：接觸狀態
But Avelyn had apparently not come home, or at least, had not made contact with his father.
但 Avelyn 顯然還沒有回家，或者至少，還沒有與父親聯絡。

Q: torso
(noun) the main part of the human body not including the head, arms, and legs : trunk
A: 軀幹
（名詞）人體的主要部分，不包括頭部、手臂和腿部：軀幹
Soon Jill's hands were flapping inconsequentially at the powrie's barrel-like torso, her strength fast deserting her.
不久，Jill's 的雙手便無力地拍打著那隻怪物的桶狀軀幹，她的力氣正迅速消退。

Q: curl
(verb) to twist or form (something) into a round or curved shape
A: curl
(動詞) 將（某物）扭轉或塑造成圓形或彎曲的形狀
On the floor and curled up like a baby, wanting his mother, praying for his mother.
蜷縮在地板上，像個嬰兒般，渴望著母親，祈求著母親。

Q: chase
(verb) to follow and try to catch (someone or something)
A: 追逐
（動詞）跟隨並嘗試抓住（某人或某物）
It cursed aloud the name of Terranen Dinoniel, who had rallied the humans and the elves, chasing the dactyl's armies back to the base of this mountain, Aida.
它高聲詛咒著 Terranen 和 Dinoniel 的名字——正是這兩人集結了人類與精靈，將達克提爾的軍隊逼退至這座山腳下，Aida。

Q: flash
(verb) to shine or give off bright light suddenly or in repeated bursts
A: 閃電俠
（動詞）突然或反覆爆發明亮的光
Elbryan rolled to one knee quickly and brought the sword flashing across, severing the plant at exactly the stripe.
Elbryan 迅速單膝跪地，揮劍倏然劈下，精準地在條紋處將那株植物斬斷。

Q: visible
(adjective) able to be seen
A: 可見
（形容詞）能夠被看見
A fomorian, Avelyn realized with a very visible shudder, in the typical battle dress of its warlike race.
Avelyn 猛然驚覺，眼前這名身著好戰種族典型戰袍的福莫里亞人，令他不禁明顯地顫抖了一下。

Q: existence
(noun) the fact of having actual being : the state of being real
A: 存在
（名詞）擁有實際存在的事實：真實存在的狀態
The reward for such a life, for such a good heart, was a better existence in a better place.
這般人生、這般善良的心靈，所獲得的回報，便是能在更美好的地方過上更美好的生活。

Q: retort
(verb) to reply to something in a quick and often angry way
A: 回音室
(動詞) 以迅速且往往帶有憤怒的方式回應某事
Avelyn swallowed his next retort, knowing that it would be a useless argument.
Avelyn 強忍住接下來的反駁，因為他知道這只會是徒勞的爭辯。

Q: tangle
(noun) a twisted knot of hair, thread, etc. : snarl
A: 糾結
（名詞）頭髮、線等纏結成的一團：糾結
Elbryan wondered, as he, too, worked through the tangled crowd, angling to intercept the newcomer.
Elbryan 邊想著，邊穿梭在擁擠的人群中，試圖擋住這位新來者的去路。

Q: corpse
(noun) a dead body
A: 屍體
(名詞) 屍體
Elbryan and Pony lingered long by the corpse, studying it intently.
埃尔布莱恩和波尼在尸体旁久久驻足，仔细端详着。

Q: willingly
(adjective) not refusing to do something : ready—followed by to + verb
A: 心甘情願地
(形容詞) 不拒絕做某事：樂意——後接 to + 動詞
Avelyn and the other monks would give their lives willingly to see the mission successful.
Avelyn 和其他僧人願意為使這項任務成功而獻出生命。

Q: relieve
(verb) to reduce or remove (something, such as pain or an unpleasant feeling)
A: 地形
（動詞）用來減少或移除（例如疼痛或不愉快的感覺）
A few minutes later, one of the goblins went off a short distance into the brush to relieve itself.
幾分鐘後，其中一隻哥布林走進不遠處的灌木叢裡解決生理需求。

Q: shore
(noun) the land along the edge of an area of water (such as an ocean, lake, etc.)
A: 海岸
（名詞）位於水域邊緣的陸地（如海洋、湖泊等）
It had taken Jill hours to manage to row the craft near shore and then to find some place where she could put in.
Jill 花了好幾個小時，才總算將小船划到岸邊，接著又找了個可以靠岸的地方。

Q: terrify
(verb) to cause (someone) to be extremely afraid : to frighten (someone) very much
A: 令人害怕
（動詞）使（某人）極度害怕：非常害怕（某人）
Elbryan was terrified and thrilled all at once.
Elbryan 既感到害怕，又感到興奮。

Q: instant
(noun) a very short period of time : moment
A: 瞬間
（名詞）非常短暫的時間：瞬間
Five men were atop him in an instant, grabbing and twisting.
轉眼間，五名男子便壓在他身上，對他又抓又擰。

Q: brace
(verb) to get ready for something difficult or unpleasant (chiefly US)—usually + for —usually + for
A: 支架
(動詞) 為某件困難或不愉快的事做好準備（主要用於美國）—通常 + for —通常 + for
In came the giants at full charge; Bradwarden braced and set his hind legs firmly.
巨獸們全速衝了進來；Bradwarden 緊繃身體，後腿穩穩地站定。

Q: cudgel
(noun) a short heavy club
A: 棍棒
(名詞) 一種短而沉重的棍棒
The fomorian charged ahead with a tremendous, hideous howl, its cudgel going high.
那只福莫里亚人发出震耳欲聋的恐怖嚎叫，挥舞着木棒冲了上来。

Q: skinny
(adjective) very thin or too thin
A: 瘦削的
（形容詞）非常瘦或過於瘦
This creature's limbs didn't look skinny, any more than did the supple branches of a bending willow.
這隻生物的四肢看起來並不瘦弱，就像彎曲的 willow 那柔軟的枝條一樣。

Q: depth
(noun) a distance below a surface
A: 深度
（名詞）表面以下的距離
Already the young monk was falling into the depths of the stone.
那位年輕的僧人已然墜入石壁的深處。

Q: implication
(noun) a possible future effect or result
A: 參與
（名詞）未來可能產生的影響或結果
Avelyn paused and considered the sequence and the implications.
Avelyn 停頓了一下，仔細思考了這一切的來龍去脈及其含義。

Q: finest
(noun) the police officers of a specified city or area
A: 最精緻的
(名詞) 特定城市或地區的警察
She would dress in the finest gowns and attend the highest social events in Palmaris, even in Ursal!
她会身着最华美的礼服，出席帕尔马里斯乃至乌尔萨尔最高规格的社交活动！

Q: intense
(adjective) very great in degree : very strong
A: 強烈
（形容詞）非常偉大，程度：非常強
Worst of all, and most intense of all, was the physical training.
最糟糕、也最艱苦的，莫過於體能訓練。

Q: firm
(verb) to put (something, such as a plan) into a final form
A: 公司
（動詞）將（某物，例如計畫）轉化為最終形式
The sight of it, round and firm and creamy white, seemed to calm him for a moment.
那圆润、紧实、乳白色的景象，似乎让他平静了一会儿。

Q: aid
(noun) the act of helping someone : help or assistance given to someone
A: 援助
（名詞）幫助他人的行為：給予他人的幫助或協助
Before the guard could come to the master's aid, Avelyn hauled the stunned Siherton and himself over the rail.
就在守衛來得及前來協助主人之前，Avelyn 便將驚呆的 Siherton 和自己一起拖過了欄杆。

Q: furious
(adjective) very angry
A: 憤怒
（形容詞）非常生氣
Elbryan went back to report to his companions, expecting that a furious argument would ensue.
Elbryan 回去向同伴們匯報，預期接下來會爆發一場激烈的爭論。

Q: mortal
(noun) a human being —often used humorously
A: 致命的
（名詞）指人——常帶有幽默意味
Jill saw a pair of dwarves go flying over, saw a man slump to his knees, hands clutching a mortal chest wound.
Jill 看見一對矮人飛了過去，看見一名男子癱軟在地，雙手摀住致命的胸口傷口。

Q: rushing
(verb) to move or do something very quickly or in a way that shows you are in a hurry
A: 匆忙
(動詞) 動作或做事非常迅速，或表現出急切的樣子
Elbryan tilted back his head, considering the stars, the few rushing clouds.
Elbryan 仰起頭，凝視著星空與那幾片疾馳的雲朵。

Q: gemstone
(noun) a stone that can be used in jewelry when it is cut and polished
A: 寶石
（名詞）一種經切割和拋光後可用於珠寶首飾的寶石
So much so that he chanced to pocket a gemstone, a hematite, one day.
甚至有一次，他順手將一顆寶石——一顆赤鐵礦——收進了口袋裡。

Q: cairn
(noun) a pile of stones that marks a place (such as the place where someone is buried or a battle took place) or that shows the direction of a trail
A: 石堆
(名詞) 一堆用來標示地點（例如某人下葬之處或戰役發生地）或指示小徑方向的石堆
For surely it was the magic of the cairn that had done all of this; Elbryan knew that without doubt.
因為這一切無疑都是石堆的魔力所為；Elbryan對此深信不疑。

Q: handful
(noun) an amount that you can hold in your hand
A: 一把
（名詞）你手中能握住的金額
Avelyn dared to peek out from under his hood at the handful of spectators lining the road before the monastery's.
Avelyn 膽敢從兜帽下偷瞄一眼，望向修道院前道路兩旁那寥寥數名圍觀者。

Q: grief
(noun) deep sadness caused especially by someone's death
A: 悲傷
（名詞）特別因某人去世而產生的深沉悲傷
Mercifully, Elbryan's grief had brought with it exhaustion, and the boy had found some sleep.
幸好，Elbryan's 的悲傷伴隨著疲憊而來，那男孩總算睡著了。

Q: lightly
(adverb) with little weight or force
A: 輕盈地
（副詞）權重或力量都很小
Pony came through the brush lightly, wearing only a soft silken nightshirt that didn't reach her knees.
Pony 輕盈地穿過灌木叢，身上只穿著一件柔軟的絲質睡衣，衣長未及膝蓋。

Q: serious
(adjective) having an important or dangerous possible result
A: 認真的
（形容詞）具有重要或危險的可能結果
So foolish Avelyn wasn't really any serious threat to the abbey or to the Order.
所以，那个愚蠢的艾维琳其实对修道院或教团并没有构成什么真正的威胁。

Q: discussion
(noun) the act of talking about something with another person or a group of people : a conversation about something
A: 討論
（名詞）與他人或一群人談論某事的行為：關於某事的對話
Quintall spent the better part of an hour in a sometimes heated discussion with Captain Adjonas.
昆塔尔与阿乔纳斯上尉进行了近一个小时的讨论，期间气氛时而变得紧张。

Q: coast
(noun) the land along or near a sea or ocean
A: 海岸
（名詞）沿海或海洋附近的陸地
The Windrunner glided easily over calmer seas, the southern reaches of the Mantis Arm's coast a gray blur to the west.
Windrunner 輕盈地滑過風平浪靜的海面，西邊 Mantis Arm's 海岸的 southern 地帶，在眼前化作一片灰濛濛的模糊景象。

Q: peek
(verb) to look at someone or something secretly especially from a hidden place
A: 偷看
（動詞）偷偷看某人或某物，尤其是從隱藏的地方
Avelyn dared to peek out from under his hood at the handful of spectators lining the road before the monastery's.
Avelyn 膽敢從兜帽下偷瞄一眼，只見修道院前的道路兩旁站著寥寥數名圍觀者。

Q: decision
(noun) a choice that you make about something after thinking about it : the result of deciding
A: 判決
（名詞）你在思考後所做的選擇：決定的結果
But still she feared that his decision was folly, based on his underestimating the pain within her.
但她仍然担心，他的决定是愚蠢的，因为他低估了她内心的痛苦。

Q: hall
(noun) a usually long, narrow passage inside a building with doors that lead to rooms on the sides
A: 大廳
（名詞）通常在建築物內一條狹長的通道，通道有通往兩側房間的門
Avelyn ran from the chapel, skittering down the empty halls, his footsteps echoing noisily.
阿维林从小教堂里跑出来，沿着空荡荡的走廊飞快地跑着，脚步声在走廊里回响，响亮而刺耳。

Q: nature
(noun) the physical world and everything in it (such as plants, animals, mountains, oceans, stars, etc.) that is not made by people
A: 自然
（名詞）物理世界及其中所有非人造物（如植物、動物、山脈、海洋、星星等）
But Avelyn didn't fully understand the nature of that love.
但 Avelyn 並未完全理解那種愛的本質。

Q: route
(noun) a way to get from one place to another place
A: 路線
（名詞）從一個地方到另一個地方的方式
Elbryan continued his diligent work, though, reorganizing the routes to cover more ground since he was down to three teams of five, with a couple of messengers.
然而，Elbryan 仍持續勤勉地工作，重新規劃路線以擴大覆蓋範圍，因為他手頭只剩下三支五人小組，外加幾名傳訊員。

Q: explanation
(noun) the act or process of making something clear or easy to understand : the act or process of telling, showing, or being the reason for or cause of something
A: 說明
（名詞）使某事變得清晰或易於理解的行為或過程：說明、展示或成為某事原因或原因的行為或過程
Jojonah's explanation for the tour had been weak, some remark about an area that needed cleaning.
乔乔纳对这次巡视的解释很牵强，只是含糊其辞地提到某个地方需要清理。

Q: replace
(verb) to be used instead of (something)
A: 替換
（動詞）用來取代（某物）
Gofflaw growled at her, but under Jill's unyielding glare, he replaced his sword in its sheath.
戈夫劳冲她低吼了一声，但在吉尔那毫不退让的瞪视下，他还是将剑收进了剑鞘。

Q: fork
(verb) to divide into two parts
A: 分叉
（動詞）分成兩部分
The path meandered, joining another, then forking three ways.
小徑蜿蜒曲折，與另一條小徑交會，隨後分出三岔路。

Q: complain
(verb) to say or write that you are unhappy, sick, uncomfortable, etc., or that you do not like something
A: 抱怨
（動詞）用來表示或寫出你不快樂、生病、不舒服等，或你不喜歡某件事
Paulson started to complain, but Elbryan glared so fiercely at him that he seemed to melt.
Paulson 正要抱怨，但 Elbryan 瞪了他一眼，眼神如此凌厲，讓他彷彿要融化一般。

Q: fair
(adjective) agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable
A: 公平
（形容詞）同意被認為是正確或可接受的事物
Mounted sidelong on a platform, the thing would have passed for a fair-sized ballista!
若將這東西側向安裝在平台上，簡直就像一架體積不小的弩炮！

Q: grass
(noun) plants that have narrow green leaves, that are eaten by cows, sheep, horses, etc., and that are commonly grown on lawns and in gardens
A: 草地
（名詞）葉片狹窄的綠色植物，被牛、羊、馬等食用，且常見於草坪和花園中生長
It was a place of thick grass and lines of trees, with houses built in the boughs above' the ground.
那裡草木茂密，樹木成行，房屋則建在離地高處的樹枝上。

Q: engine
(noun) a machine that changes energy (such as heat from burning fuel) into mechanical motion
A: 引擎
（名詞）一種將能量（例如燃燒燃料產生的熱量）轉化為機械運動的機器
Pony got Symphony and her roan around the back, ropes looped about the war engine and tied to the tugging horses.
Pony 將 Symphony 和她的 roan 帶到後方，用繩索將戰車纏繞起來，並繫在拉車的馬匹身上。

Q: ceiling
(noun) the inside surface at the top of a room
A: 天花板
（名詞）房間頂部的內部表面
Torches burned at regular intervals, and the massive beams that supported the hall's ceiling seemed to dance in their light.
火炬以規律的間隔燃燒著，支撐大廳天花板的巨大橫樑在火光中彷彿在起舞。

Q: harden
(verb) to become hard or firm or to make (something) hard or firm
A: 哈登
（動詞）變得堅硬或堅定，或使（某物）變得堅硬或堅硬
Elbryan smiled and considered the monk, understanding there was indeed a hardened frame beneath the soft exterior.
Elbryan 微笑著打量著那位僧人，明白在那溫和的外表之下，確實藏著一顆堅毅的心。

Q: curse
(verb) to use offensive words when you speak
A: 詛咒
（動詞）說話時使用冒犯性詞彙
He didn't know what to do, then cursed himself silently for what he had already done!
他不知该如何是好，随即为自己已做出的事暗自咒骂！

Q: cunning
(noun) cleverness or skill especially at tricking people in order to get something
A: 狡猾
（名詞）聰明或技巧，特別是在欺騙他人以獲取某物方面
On those first two occasions, the hopeful lad had fallen victim to ever more cunning elvish traps.
在那前两次遭遇中，这位满怀希望的少年都落入了精灵们愈发狡猾的陷阱之中。

Q: hunter
(noun) a person who hunts wild animals
A: 獵人
(名詞) 獵捕野生動物的人
The startled, almost feral, reaction of the hunters froze Elbryan in his tracks and sent Pony ducking for cover.
獵人們那驚惶失措、近乎野獸般的反應，讓 Elbryan 當場僵在原地，也讓 Pony 急忙蹲下尋求掩護。

Q: proper
(adjective) correct according to social or moral rules
A: 本體
（形容詞）根據社會或道德規則正確
It was with great anticipation that l walked that last mile to the village proper - to see a place that I knew not.
懷著滿心期待，我走完了通往村莊中心的那最後一英里路——只為一睹這個我未曾見過的地方。

Q: tongue
(noun) the soft, movable part in the mouth that is used for tasting and eating food and in human beings for speaking
A: 舌頭
（名詞）口腔中柔軟且可動的部分，用於品嚐和食用食物，以及在人類中用來說話
He was shocked as her mouth opened a little bit, as he felt her tongue against his lips, so soft and inviting.
當她的嘴唇微微張開，他感到她的舌尖輕觸他的唇瓣，那般柔軟而誘人，他頓時驚呆了。

Q: rogue
(noun) a man who is dishonest or immoral
A: 流氓
（名詞）不誠實或不道德的人
This was an action of a rogue goblin chieftain, perhaps, or one of the many powrie raiding parties, acting on their own initiative, bringing misery to the wretched humans.
这或许是某个叛逆的哥布林首领所为，也可能是众多“饥饿军团”劫掠小队中的一支，他们擅自行动，给那些可怜的人类带来了苦难。

Q: ugly
(adjective) unpleasant to look at : not pretty or attractive
A: 醜陋
（形容詞）不討喜：不漂亮也不吸引人
Groups of the ugly creatures ran into each house, ransacked the place, and then, set it ablaze.
一群群醜陋的生物衝進每間屋子，大肆搜刮，然後將其付之一炬。

Q: stubbornly
(adjective) refusing to change your ideas or to stop doing something
A: 固執地
（形容詞）拒絕改變想法或停止做某事
Still the creature held on stubbornly, pulling Elbryan over, and they began to roll sidelong again, heads to feet.
那生物卻依然頑強地緊抓著不放，將 Elbryan 拉了過來，兩人又開始側身翻滾，頭朝腳。

Q: waste
(noun) loss of something valuable that occurs because too much of it is being used or because it is being used in a way that is not necessary or effective
A: 浪費
（名詞）因過度使用或被非必要或無效使用而導致的珍貴物品損失
Elbryan went into a crouch, and Tuntun wasted no time in going on the attack, sending her sword straight ahead.
Elbryan 蹲下身子，Tuntun 毫不遲疑地發動攻擊，將劍直直地刺了出去。

Q: convince
(verb) to cause (someone) to believe that something is true
A: 說服
（動詞）使（某人）相信某事是真的
On more than one occasion, the lanky Avelyn was convinced that Quintall meant to kill him.
那名身材高瘦的 Avelyn 曾不止一次確信，Quintall 是想殺了他。

Q: pour
(verb) to cause (something) to flow in a steady stream from or into a container or place
A: 對於
（動詞）使（某物）以穩定的水流從容器或地點流出
As soon as the story came pouring out, Dansally pulled away from Avelyn and sat staring hard at the man.
故事一傾瀉而出，Dansally便從Avelyn身邊退開，坐著緊盯著那名男子。

Q: canopy
(noun) a piece of cloth that hangs over a bed, throne, etc., as a decoration or shelter
A: 樹冠
（名詞）一塊布，懸掛在床、王座等上方，作為裝飾或庇護
Not so far down, they moved beneath the misty canopy, and the forested valley came clear to Elbryan.
没走多远，他们便穿过了雾气缭绕的树冠层，这片林木葱郁的山谷在埃尔布莱恩眼前豁然开朗。

Q: appreciate
(verb) to understand the worth or importance of (something or someone) : to admire and value (something or someone)
A: 感謝
（動詞）用來理解（某物或某人）的價值或重要性：欣賞並珍惜（某物或某人）
Avelyn nodded and reached out for the jewel, too stunned to fully appreciate the gravity in the old man's voice.
Avelyn 點了點頭，伸手去拿那顆寶石，當時他太過震驚，根本無法完全體會出老者語氣中的沉重。

Q: heal
(verb) to become healthy or well again
A: 治療
（動詞）恢復健康或健康
All that the gentle and idealistic young man wanted was to serve God, to foster peace, to heal, and to comfort.
All 這位溫柔且充滿理想主義的年輕人所追求的，就是侍奉上帝、促進和平、治癒他人，以及給予安慰。

Q: hollow
(adjective) having nothing inside : not solid
A: 空洞
（形容詞）裡面什麼都沒有：不固體
Then he wanted to turn back, to run into the hollow and cover his face.
接着，他想转身，冲进山谷里，用手捂住脸。

Q: shock
(noun) a sudden usually unpleasant or upsetting feeling caused by something unexpected
A: 震驚
（名詞）突然、通常不愉快或令人不安的感覺，由某些意外事物引起
After a moment of shock, the goblins had thrown their spears, injuring one man.
经过片刻的惊愕，哥布林们扔出了长矛，击伤了一名男子。

Q: pose
(verb) to be or create (a possible threat, danger, problem, etc.)
A: 安裝
（動詞）成為或創造（可能的威脅、危險、問題等）
How could anyone, or anything, that could pipe so beautifully pose a danger?
能吹奏出如此美妙乐声的人或物，怎么可能构成威胁呢？

Q: resist
(verb) to fight against (something) : to try to stop or prevent (something)
A: 抗拒
（動詞）對抗（某物）：試圖阻止或阻止（某物）
Elbryan resisted the sudden and inexplicable urge to run over and kiss Pony.
埃尔布莱恩强忍住那种突然涌上心头、又说不清道不明的冲动，没跑过去亲吻波尼。

Q: shin
(noun) the front part of the leg below the knee
A: 是
（名詞）膝蓋以下腿部的前側
The ruby, shining with power, arced lazily over the open hatch.
那颗红宝石闪烁着威严的光芒，懒洋洋地悬在敞开的舱口上方。

Q: ridiculous
(adjective) extremely silly or unreasonable
A: 荒謬
（形容詞）極度愚蠢或不合理
The ruby was strong, but this was ridiculous!
那顆紅寶石雖然很強，但這實在太荒謬了！

Q: wise
(adjective) having or showing wisdom or knowledge usually from learning or experiencing many things
A: 睿智
（形容詞）擁有或展現智慧或知識，通常是來自學習或經歷許多事物
The words, coming from so mysterious, so wise, and aged a creature, hit Avelyn profoundly.
這番話出自如此神秘、睿智且年邁的生靈之口，深深觸動了 Avelyn。

Q: pride
(noun) a feeling that you respect yourself and deserve to be respected by other people : self-respect
A: 驕傲
（名詞）一種你尊重自己、值得被他人尊重的感覺：自尊
Master Jojonah watched the young brother with mounting pride, and Avelyn recognized that the older man considered him a protégé.
Jojonah 師傅滿懷自豪地注視著這位年輕的弟兄，而 Avelyn 也察覺到這位年長者視他為門生。

Q: wretched
(adjective) very unhappy, ill, etc.
A: 可憐的
（形容詞）非常不開心、生病等。
Elbryan thought that a curious thing; why hadn't the wretched humanoids pursued the fleeing humans?
埃尔布莱恩觉得这很奇怪；那些可恶的人形生物为什么没有追赶逃跑的人类呢？

Q: protection
(noun) the state of being kept from harm, loss, etc. : the state of being protected
A: 保護
（名詞）被保護免於傷害、損失等的狀態：被保護的狀態
And, like a father who has watched his children grow beyond his protection, Elbryan had to let them go.
而且，就像一位看著孩子們長大、已超出自己保護範圍的父親一樣，Elbryan 不得不放手讓他們離去。

Q: trunk
(noun) the thick main stem of a tree
A: 行李廂
(名詞) 樹木粗壯的主幹
The pair rolled hard into the trunk of another tree, and the goblin abruptly stopped its thrashing.
两人重重地撞上了另一棵树的树干，那只哥布林顿时停止了挣扎。

Q: struggle
(verb) to try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems
A: 奮鬥
（動詞）非常努力地去做、達成或處理困難或造成問題的事情
Not wanting to continue the struggle, Avelyn was up and walking fast before the felled monk could respond.
Avelyn 不想再繼續纏鬥，在倒地的僧人來得及反應之前，便已起身快步離去。

Q: sidelong
(adjective) made to the left or right or out of the corner of your eye
A: 橫向
（形容詞）朝左或朝右的，或用餘光瞥見的
Still the creature held on stubbornly, pulling Elbryan over, and they began to roll sidelong again, heads to feet.
那生物卻依然頑強地緊抓著，將 Elbryan 拉了過來，兩人又開始側身翻滾，頭朝腳。

Q: rescue
(verb) to save (someone or something) from danger or harm
A: 救援
（名詞）拯救某人或某物免於危險、傷害或麻煩的行為
All thought of rescuing anyone was gone.
All 救人的念頭已然消失。

Q: surround
(verb) to be on every side of (someone or something)
A: 環繞
（動詞）在（某人或某物）的四面八方
Avelyn bit his lip, remembering the hours on the beach, surrounded by so vast a wealth of useless gems.
Avelyn 咬了咬嘴唇，回想起在海灘上度過的那些時光，當時他身處無數無用寶石的環繞之中。

Q: recall
(verb) to remember (something) from the past
A: 罷免
（動詞）回憶過去的某件事
Elbryan recalled the humming sound; he conjured an image of buzzing bees.
Elbryan 憶起那陣嗡嗡聲；他腦海中浮現出蜜蜂嗡嗡飛舞的畫面。

Q: forcefully
(adjective) having a strong and confident quality
A: 強勢地
（形容詞）具有堅定自信的特質
Avelyn shoved his plate forward forcefully, angered now at being left out of their little secret.
Avelyn 猛地將盤子推向前方，因為被排除在他們的小秘密之外而感到憤怒。

Q: breeze
(noun) a gentle wind
A: 微風
(名詞) 一陣微風
All the forest seemed to join in - the gusty breezes, the birdsong, the croaking of frogs.
整片森林仿佛都融入其中——阵阵微风、鸟儿的婉转歌声，还有青蛙的呱呱叫声。

Q: clarify
(verb) to make (something) easier to understand
A: 請說明
（動詞）讓（某物）更容易理解
Cat-the-Stray could hardly refuse, but she went to the man with a cold demeanor indeed, asking what he fancied and pointedly clarifying that she wad referring to food or drink only.
Cat-the-Stray 實在難以推辭，但她確實以冷淡的態度走向那名男子，詢問他想吃什麼，並特意說明她指的僅限於食物或飲料。

Q: pile
(noun) a group of things that are put one on top of another
A: 堆疊
（名詞）一組將事物疊加在一起的事物
One group in particular, a pile of many monstrous corpses together in the road, posed a curious riddle.
其中有一群，也就是道路上堆疊著的許多怪物屍體，提出了一個耐人尋味的謎題。

Q: ruin
(verb) to damage (something) so badly that it is no longer useful, valuable, enjoyable, etc. : to spoil or destroy (something)
A: 廢墟
（動詞）將（某物）損害到不再有用、有價值、不再令人愉快等：破壞或摧毀（某物）
Surely all the world had fallen to ruin; surely all the people were dead, were being pecked and torn by vultures.
世上萬物想必已盡成廢墟；世人想必都已死去，正被禿鷲啄食撕咬。

Q: fellow
(noun) a male person : a boy or man
A: 研究員
（名詞）男性：男孩或男性
When the showers arrived, he and his fellow Preparer would be hidden underground, sheltered from the pelting meteors.
當流星雨來臨時，他與他的同伴 Preparer 將會藏身於地下，躲避那如雨點般墜落的流星。

Q: fireball
(noun) a huge mass of fire
A: 火球
(名詞) 一團巨大的火焰
Despite the efforts of the mad friar, the rain of powrie fireballs increased, coupled with bouncing boulders that smashed more than one home to kindling.
儘管瘋癲修士竭力阻止，魔法火球的雨勢卻愈發猛烈，加上四處彈跳的巨石，更將好幾間房屋砸得粉碎。

Q: hillock
(noun) a small hill
A: 小丘
(名詞) 一座小山
Slowly, determinedly, Elbryan moved down the hillock, looking back often to the sky.
Elbryan 緩緩而堅定地沿著小山丘往下走，不時回頭望向天空。

Q: wounded
(adjective) injured by a weapon
A: 受傷的
（形容詞）遭武器所傷
The monk stared at his wounded hand, and at his opponent, so much more solid than it appeared!
僧人凝視著自己受傷的手，又望向對手——那對手，竟比表面看起來要堅實得多！

Q: splash
(verb) to move, fall, or hit something in a noisy or messy way
A: 開場畫面
（動詞）以喧鬧或凌亂的方式移動、墜落或撞擊某物
A final hack from Jill sent the rope flying free, half a dozen powries splashing down hard into the cold waters.
Jill 最後一記猛劈，讓繩索猛然飛出，六七個波威石重重砸進冰冷的水中。

Q: tune
(verb) to adjust (a musical instrument) so that it makes the correct sound when played
A: 旋律
（動詞）用來調整（樂器），使其演奏時發出正確的聲音
The moment ended all too soon, Cat-the-Stray tuning back to the bustle of the lively room about her.
那一刻轉瞬即逝，Cat-the-Stray 的思緒又回到了她周遭那間熱鬧非凡的房間裡。

Q: handsome
(adjective) pleasing to look at : attractive; especially, of a person : having a pleasing appearance that causes romantic or sexual feelings in someone
A: 英俊
（形容詞）賞心悅目：迷人；特別是形容人時：擁有令人愉悅的外表，足以在他人心中激起浪漫或性慾
Not in a lewd way, like the drunk in the bar, or even in a teasing way, like the handsome young man.
并非像酒吧里那个醉汉那样流光溢彩，甚至也不像那位英俊小伙那样调情。

Q: voyage
(noun) a long journey to a distant or unknown place especially over water or through outer space —often used figuratively
A: 旅行
（名詞）前往遙遠或未知之地的漫長旅程，尤其是跨越水域或穿越外太空的旅程——常作比喻使用
Brother Avelyn's thoughts were full of that island and of the long voyage ahead of him.
阿维林修士的思绪中，满是那座岛屿，以及前方漫长的航程。

Q: beard
(noun) the hair that grows on a man's cheeks and chin
A: 鬍鬚
(名詞) 生長在男性臉頰和下巴上的鬍鬚
Pony reached up to touch that smile and felt the sharp stubble of the ranger's beard, several days grown.
Pony 伸手去觸碰那抹微笑，卻摸到了遊俠那幾天沒刮的鬍渣，鬍鬚摸起來鋒利刺人。

Q: swish
(verb) to move with or cause (something) to move with a soft sweeping or brushing sound
A: 唰
(動詞) 伴隨著輕柔的掃過或拂過聲響移動，或使（某物）伴隨著此類聲響移動
The staff swished harmlessly through the air.
那根棍子在空中無害地揮舞著。

Q: silverel
silverel
A: 銀色的
銀色的
I am a ranger now, and no gift in all the world - not all the gold, not all the silverel, not all the kingdoms - could be greater.
我如今是一名遊俠，世上再沒有比這更珍貴的禮物了——無論是所有的黃金、所有的銀幣，還是所有的王國，都無法與之相比。

Q: molten
(adjective) melted by heat
A: 熔融的
（形容詞）受熱而融化
It was alive with the magic of molten stone, the magic of demon dactyls.
那裡充滿了熔岩的魔力，以及惡魔指甲的魔力。

Q: sensation
(noun) a particular feeling or effect that your body experiences
A: 感覺
（名詞）你身體所經歷的特定感覺或效果
It was warm; Elbryan felt that first, felt a soft, moist sensation gently touching all his skin.
天氣很暖和；Elbryan感覺到，first，感覺到一種柔軟濕潤的觸感輕輕撫過他全身的肌膚。

Q: outrage
(noun) extreme anger : a strong feeling of unhappiness because of something bad, hurtful, or morally wrong
A: 憤怒
（名詞）極端憤怒：因不愉快、傷害或道德錯誤而感到強烈的不快樂
That only fueled the young man's outrage.
這只會讓那位年輕人的憤怒更加高漲。

Q: flesh
(noun) the soft parts of the body of an animal or person
A: 肉體
（名詞）動物或人身體的軟體部位
The soldiers of Pireth Tulme engaged in the revelry, the pleasures of the flesh, to avoid noticing their empty souls.
Pireth 和 Tulme 的士兵們沉溺於狂歡與肉慾之樂，以此來逃避面對自己空虛的靈魂。

Q: dip
(verb) to put (something) into a liquid and pull it out again quickly
A: 下沉
（動詞）將（某物）放入液體中，然後迅速拉出
Juraviel walked past Elbryan to the trough and dipped his cupped hands in.
茱拉維爾從艾爾布萊恩身旁走過，走向水槽，將雙手捧起浸入水中。

Q: venture
(verb) to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc.
A: 創業
（動詞）前往未知、危險等地方。
On Quintall's orders, the four monks ventured out together to seethe city.
在 Quintall's 的命令下，四位僧人一同踏出寺院，前往城中巡視。

Q: assault
(verb) to violently attack (someone or something)
A: 攻擊
（動詞）暴力攻擊（某人或某物）
And the dirtiness of the woman assaulted him.
而那名女子的骯髒模樣令他感到噁心。

Q: barrel
(noun) a round usually wooden container with curved sides and flat ends
A: 槍管
（名詞）圓形、通常是木製、側面彎曲且末端平坦的容器
Every so often, one would shift to the side and dip his mug into a barrel, first brushing away the many flies and bees drawn to the liquid.
每隔一會兒，就會有人側身將酒杯浸入酒桶中，first 同時揮手驅趕那些被酒液吸引而來的成群蒼蠅和蜜蜂。

Q: torture
(noun) the act of causing severe physical pain as a form of punishment or as a way to force someone to do or say something
A: 酷刑
（名詞）作為懲罰或強迫他人做或說某事的方式，造成嚴重身體疼痛的行為
He remembered the emotional torture the execution had exacted on Thagraine, the restlessness.
他記得那場處決給Thagraine帶來的精神折磨，以及那種坐立難安的感覺。

Q: noise
(noun) a loud or unpleasant sound
A: 噪音
（名詞）大聲或不悅耳的聲音
That slight noise had sounded so clearly to Elbryan!
那微小的聲響在 Elbryan 耳中聽來是如此清晰！

Q: smiling
(verb) to make a smile : to make the corners of your mouth turn up in an expression that shows happiness, amusement, pleasure, affection, etc. —often + at
A: 微笑
（動詞）微笑：讓嘴角上揚，以表情展現快樂、愉悅、喜悅、親暱等情緒——常接「at」
Pony chanced to look back to the south, and she stopped, stunned and smiling, and pointing to the night sky.
Pony 偶然回頭望向南方，她停下腳步，既驚訝又微笑，並指向夜空。

Q: crowd
(noun) a large group of people who are together in one place
A: 群眾
（名詞）一大群人聚集在同一個地方
Jill sifted through the crowd to get to the bar, started to order a mug of ale, but then realized she had no money.
Jill 擠過人群走向吧檯，正要點一杯啤酒，卻突然發現自己身無分文。

Q: stupid
(adjective) not intelligent : having or showing a lack of ability to learn and understand things
A: 笨蛋
（形容詞）不聰明：擁有或顯示缺乏學習與理解事物的能力
Tuntun had thought Mather stupid, as well - at first.
Tuntun 也曾認為 Mather 很蠢——當時是在 first 面前。

Q: weak
(adjective) having little physical power or ability : not strong
A: 很弱
（形容詞）體力或能力不足：不強壯
Jojonah's explanation for the tour had been weak, some remark about an area that needed cleaning.
乔乔纳对这次巡视的解释很牵强，只是含糊其辞地提到某个地方需要清理。

Q: relationship
(noun) the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other
A: 關係
（名詞）兩個或以上的人、群體、國家等如何交談、行為及相處的方式
The huge man had never appreciated Belster's relationship with the strange Nightbird and had said so often and loudly.
那個魁梧的男人向來不欣賞 Belster's 與那個古怪的 Nightbird 之間的關係，而且經常大聲地這麼說。

Q: sway
(noun) a slow movement back and forth
A: 搖擺
（名詞）緩慢的來回動作
Tuntun was on the ground again, swaying slowly, hands waving before her.
Tuntun 又倒在地上，身體緩緩搖晃，雙手在身前揮動。

Q: seat
(noun) something (such as a chair) that you sit on : a place for sitting
A: 選區
（名詞）你坐著的東西（例如椅子）：一個坐著的地方
Entel was the third largest city in Corona, behind Ursal, the throne seat, and Palmaris.
恩特尔是科罗纳第三大城市，仅次于王都乌尔萨尔和帕尔马里斯。

Q: broken
(adjective) separated into parts or pieces by being hit, damaged, etc.
A: 破碎
（形容詞）被擊打、損壞等部位或部分。
Both your arms and both your legs will be broken and useless when you hit the water, Bunkus Smealy.
當你墜入水中時，你的雙臂和雙腿都會斷裂，變得毫無用處，Bunkus Smealy。

Q: increase
(verb) to become larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc.
A: 增加
（動詞）在大小、數量、數量等方面變得更大或更大。
Elbryan tugged more fiercely with his other hand instead, increasing the pace of the roll.
埃尔布莱恩反而用另一只手更用力地一拉，使滚动的速度加快了。

Q: argument
(noun) a statement or series of statements for or against something
A: 論點
（名詞）支持或反對某事的陳述或一系列陳述
And even with any credible arguments, Siherton's posture, bordering on anger, on outrage, seemed so out of place.
即便有再具說服力的論點，Siherton's那種近乎憤怒、甚至憤慨的態度，也顯得如此格格不入。

Q: remove
(verb) to move or take (something) away from a place
A: 移除
（動詞）移動或帶走（某物）離開某地
All seemed a dream, vague and somehow removed.
All 彷彿一場夢，朦朧而遙遠。

Q: usual
(adjective) done, found, or used most of the time or in most cases : normal or regular
A: 一如往常
（形容詞）大多數時間被使用、發現或使用，或在大多數情況下：正常或規律
The room inside was well lit, though Avelyn saw no torches and didn't smell the usual odor of burning wood.
房間裡光線充足，儘管 Avelyn 沒看到火把，也聞不到通常燃燒木材的氣味。

Q: hilt
(noun) the handle of a sword or dagger
A: 劍柄
（名詞）劍柄或匕首的柄
Elbryan clutched the sword hilt so hard his knuckles whitened.
Elbryan 緊握劍柄，力道之大，以致指節都發白了。

Q: effect
(noun) a change that results when something is done or happens : an event, condition, or state of affairs that is produced by a cause
A: 效果
（名詞）當某事被做或發生時所產生的變化：由原因所產生的事件、狀況或狀態
All of that was, of course, tempered by her realization that she was, in effect, a deserter.
All 當然，這種想法因她意識到自己實質上就是一名逃兵而有所緩和。

Q: badly
(adverb) in a bad manner
A: 非常嚴重
（副詞）以不好的態度
He was dirty and gray, his hair cropped short and badly trimmed, and his beard untended.
他渾身髒兮兮的，面色灰暗，頭髮剪得很短卻修剪得十分粗糙，鬍鬚也邋遢不堪。

Q: burning
(noun) the part of the body that you hear with
A: 燃燒
（名詞）你用來聽覺的身體部位
As if on cue, the burning catapult creaked again and slanted over farther.
彷彿是配合著這話，那座燃燒的投石機又吱嘎作響，傾斜得更厲害了。

Q: rough
(adjective) having a surface that is not even
A: 艱難
（形容詞）擁有一個不均勻的表面
The texture of its skin was rough and thick, an armored hide, reddish in hue and shiny, as if lit by its own inner glow.
它的皮膚質地粗糙厚實，宛如一層盔甲般的皮革，色澤泛紅且光澤閃耀，彷彿散發著自身的光芒。

Q: frontier
(noun) a border between two countries
A: 邊境
（名詞）兩國的邊界
Like the rain that came into her life, first in that frontier village, when the goblins came, then in Palmaris.
就像那場降臨在她生命中的雨，當哥布林來襲時，那個邊境村莊裡的 first，隨後是 Palmaris。

Q: living
(adjective) not dead : having life
A: 生活
（形容詞）未死：擁有生命
Nor were there any living goblins or giants, Pony, realized, with small relief.
“也没有活着的哥布林或巨人，”波尼意识到这一点，心里稍微松了口气。

Q: pipe
(verb) to carry or move (something, such as water or oil) in a pipe
A: 管線
（動詞）攜帶或移動（如水或油）在管子中
How could anyone, or anything, that could pipe so beautifully pose a danger?
能吹奏出如此美妙乐声的人或物，怎么可能构成威胁呢？

Q: lack
(noun) the state or condition of not having any or enough of something : the state or condition of lacking something
A: 缺席
（名詞）缺乏某物或不足的狀態：缺乏某物的狀態或狀態
It had tried to flee with its companions but fell short of the brush for lack of breath and died soon after.
它曾試圖與同伴一同逃跑，卻因氣力不支而未能抵達灌木叢，隨後不久便死去。

Q: punishment
(noun) the act of punishing someone or a way of punishing someone
A: 懲罰
（名詞）懲罰某人的行為或懲罰某人的方式
Elbryan simply could not believe the punishment this creature had accepted!
Elbryan 實在無法相信這隻生物竟接受了這樣的懲罰！

Q: spread
(verb) to open, arrange, or place (something) over a large area
A: 擴散
（動詞）用來打開、排列或放置（某物）在大面積上
It had awakened, darkness rising, and already its influence was spreading throughout Corona.
它已然苏醒，黑暗正在蔓延，其影响已席卷整个科罗纳。

Q: confused
(adjective) unable to understand or think clearly
A: 困惑
（形容詞）無法理解或清晰思考
Elbryan glanced back to a smiling Chipmunk, the man running off to engage another confused powrie.
Elbryan 回頭望向正微笑著的 Chipmunk，那人正跑開去應付另一名茫然失措的波瑞。

Q: passion
(noun) a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something
A: 熱情
（名詞）對某事或對做某事感到強烈的熱情或興奮
And, because of that passion, because of worldly lusts, a man who could be controlled.
正因這份熱情，正因世俗的慾望，才造就了一個可以被操控的人。

Q: wary
(adjective) not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble
A: 小心翼翼
（形容詞）對可能危險或造成麻煩的人或事沒有完全信任或表現出完全信任
The elf was too quick and wary for that.
那名精靈動作太快，而且警覺性太高，根本沒那閒工夫。

Q: honor
(noun) respect that is given to someone who is admired
A: 榮譽
（名詞）對被敬仰者所給予的尊重
Perhaps worst of all for the young woman were the host of other eager young men ready to defend her honor, offering everything from a thrashing of the man to his very life.
對那位年輕女子而言，最糟糕的或許是，還有大批其他熱心青年準備挺身捍衛她的名譽，提出的解決方案五花八門，從痛毆那名男子到奪取他的性命，無所不包。

Q: sailor
(noun) a person who works on a boat or ship as part of the crew
A: 水手
（名詞）指在船上工作的船員
They put into Freeport only briefly, with but a handful of sailors going ashore in the boat.
他們僅在 Freeport 短暫停留，只有寥寥數名水手乘船上岸。

Q: supply
(noun) the amount of something that is available to be used
A: 供應
（名詞）可用物品的數量
Finally, he and Thagraine, carrying their supplies, slipped down the rope off the side of the Windrunner into the boat, Pimaninicuit looming large before them.
最後，他與 Thagraine 背著補給品，沿著 Windrunner 身側的繩索滑下，進入船內，而 Pimaninicuit 則在他們面前巍然聳立。

Q: treasure
(noun) something valuable (such as money, jewels, gold, or silver) that is hidden or kept in a safe place
A: 寶藏
（名詞）有價值的東西（如金錢、珠寶、黃金或白銀），被藏匿或保存在安全處
On another note, Avelyn could not help but laugh at the absurd, useless treasure that lay strewn all about him.
話說回來，Avelyn 看著四處散落的那些荒謬又無用的寶物，不禁笑出聲來。

Q: confusion
(noun) a situation in which people are uncertain about what to do or are unable to understand something clearly
A: 混淆
（名詞）人們不確定該怎麼做或無法清楚理解某件事的情況
Everything was confusion, screams and cries of pain.
现场一片混乱，到处都是尖叫和痛苦的呻吟。

Q: caribou
(noun) a large type of deer that lives in northern parts of the world
A: 馴鹿
（名詞）一種棲息於世界北半球的大型鹿類
In many places, the caribou moss was even deeper than his knees!
在许多地方，驯鹿苔藓甚至深过他的膝盖！

Q: apparent
(adjective) easy to see or understand
A: 表面上
（形容詞）容易看見或理解
It quickly became apparent to the watching masters that Avelyn Desbris would be one of the two.
在旁觀的導師們眼中，很快便顯而易見，Avelyn 和 Desbris 將會是其中之一。

Q: scoff
(verb) to laugh at and talk about someone or something in a way that shows disapproval and a lack of respect
A: 嗤之以鼻
(動詞) 以一種表現出不滿和缺乏尊重的方式，對某人或某事加以嘲笑並加以議論
Brody Gentle scoffed at him.
Brody Gentle 對他嗤之以鼻。

Q: jumble
(noun) a group of things that are not arranged in a neat or orderly way
A: 雜亂
(名詞) 一群未經整齊或有序排列的事物
Panic hit him, wrestling hard with a jumble of other emotions that Elbryan did not understand.
恐慌席卷了他，与一团他无法理解的复杂情绪激烈交缠。

Q: rose
(noun) a flower with a sweet smell that is usually white, yellow, red, or pink and that grows on a bush which has thorns on the stems
A: 玫瑰
（名詞）一種帶有甜美氣味的花，通常呈白色、黃色、紅色或粉紅色，生長在莖上有刺的灌木上
Tuntun nodded and rose unsteadily, then walked from the glade, leaving Elbryan kneeling in the grass.
Tuntun 點了點頭，踉蹌地站起身，隨後走出了林間空地，留下 Elbryan 跪在草地上。

Q: melt
(verb) to change or to cause (something) to change from a solid to a liquid usually because of heat
A: 融化
（動詞）變化或使（某物）從固體變成液體，通常是因為熱
As he listened, Avelyn felt the mystery melting around him.
听着听着，阿维琳感到身周的谜团正在消散。

Q: sentry
(noun) a soldier who guards a door, gate, etc.
A: 哨兵
(名詞) 負責守衛門、大門等處的士兵
There should have been a second sentry there, the relaying voice to the soldiers within.
那里本该还有一名哨兵，负责向里面的士兵传递消息。

Q: turned
(adjective) expressed in a proper or skillful way
A: 轉為
(形容詞) 以恰當或嫻熟的方式表達
Bunkus Smealy turned about and waved his hand forcefully, quieting the rising murmurs.
Bunkus Smealy 轉過身來，用力揮了揮手，平息了逐漸升高的竊竊私語。

Q: interrupt
(verb) to ask questions or say things while another person is speaking : to do or say something that causes someone to stop speaking
A: 中斷
（動詞）在他人說話時提出問題或說話：做或說出使某人停止說話的事
Only the call to vespers, the ceremony heralding eventide, had interrupted Avelyn's frantic pace.
唯有晚祷的钟声——那宣告黄昏来临的仪式——才打断了艾维琳匆忙的脚步。

Q: breast
(noun) either one of the two soft parts on a woman's chest that produce milk when she has a baby
A: 乳房
（名詞）女性胸部兩個柔軟部位中，產奶的其中一個部位
Graevis used to wrestle with her; had helped her to mature her fighting skills, but once those breasts had swelled, the man stayed away.
Graevis 過去常與她摔跤；曾協助她磨練格鬥技巧，但自從她的胸部發育成熟後，那名男子便不再靠近她。

Q: feather
(noun) any one of the light growths that make up the outer covering of the body of a bird
A: 羽毛
（名詞）構成鳥體外層的光層
Up came Hawkwing; three feathers separated.
Hawkwing 現身了；三根羽毛分開了。

Q: opponent
(noun) a person, team, group, etc., that is competing against another in a contest
A: 對手
（名詞）一個人、團隊、團體等，正在與其他人競爭的比賽
The monk stared at his wounded hand, and at his opponent, so much more solid than it appeared!
僧人凝視著自己受傷的手，又望向對手——那對手，竟比表面看起來要堅實得多！

Q: confidence
(noun) a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something
A: 信心
（名詞）一種感覺或信念，認為自己能做得好或成功
With another deep and steadying breath, his confidence in the stone growing, Avelyn walked out across the dark waters, his feet barely making the slightest depression on the rolling surface.
With 又深吸了一口氣，讓心神沉穩下來，他對那塊石頭的信心日益增長，Avelyn 踏著黑暗的水面向前走去，他的腳步在波光粼粼的水面上幾乎未留下半分痕跡。

Q: farther
(adjective) more distant : further
A: 更遠
（形容詞）更遠的：更遠
Elbryan meant to stop there, but a movement farther to the south along the trail caught his attention.
Elbryan本打算停在那裡，但小徑上南方傳來的動靜引起了他的注意。

Q: wander
(verb) to move around or go to different places usually without having a particular purpose or direction
A: 漫遊
（動詞）移動或前往不同地方，通常沒有特定的目的或方向
Often I sit and stare at the stars, wondering, wandering.
我常常静坐凝望星空，思绪万千，漫无边际。

Q: pure
(adjective) not mixed with anything else
A: 還有
（形容詞）不和其他東西混在一起
I knew the purest contemplation, the release of physical boundaries, the brotherhood with all the universe.
我體會過最純粹的沉思、擺脫肉體的束縛，以及與整個宇宙的兄弟情誼。

Q: enchanted
(verb) to attract and hold the attention of (someone) by being interesting, pretty, etc. —often used as (be) enchanted
A: 著迷
(動詞) 透過有趣、漂亮等特質吸引並抓住（某人）的注意力——常被用作「著迷」
The notion of going out from the enchanted valley, perhaps of walking with his own kind again, scared him.
離開這座魔幻山谷的想法，或許是想到又要與同類同行，令他感到害怕。

Q: hip
(noun) the part of your body between your waist and legs on each side
A: 臀部
（名詞）你身體中介於腰部與雙腿兩側的部位
Out came a straight thrust of the spike; Elbryan turned his hips and skittered back.
spike 猛然向前一刺；Elbryan 扭動臀部，迅速向後退去。

Q: gulf
(noun) a large area of ocean that is partly surrounded by land—often used in proper names —often used before another noun
A: 海灣
(名詞) 指部分被陸地環繞的廣闊海域——常作為專有名詞使用——常置於另一個名詞之前
Land was out of sight again as the Windrunner cut a direct course across the gulf to All Saints Bay.
當 Windrunner 直奔 All、Saints 和 Bay 所在的海灣時，陸地已再次消失在視線之外。

Q: pitch
(noun) the highness or lowness of a sound
A: 音高
（名詞）聲音的高度或低微
The barrage intensified, more pitch, great heavy stones, and giant ballista bolts battering the ill-fated craft.
攻勢愈發猛烈，更多投石、巨大的石塊，以及巨型弩箭不斷襲擊這艘命運多舛的船隻。

Q: shot
(noun) an act of shooting a gun
A: 射擊
（名詞）開槍的行為
Up came Hawkwing, and two shots later, the immediate threat was ended.
Hawkwing 隨即現身，兩槍過後，眼前的威脅便已解除。

Q: townsfolk
(noun) the people who live in a town : townspeople
A: 鎮民
(名詞) 居住在城鎮的人：鎮民
The other three townsfolk joined in the laughter, more than willing to do so at Elbryan's expense.
另外三名鎮民也跟著大笑起來，顯然非常樂意以 Elbryan's 為代價來取樂。

Q: soar
(verb) to increase very quickly in amount or price
A: 翱翔
（動詞）快速增加數量或價格
Avelyn resisted the urge to meet that charge and his spirit flew away, soaring fast for the south.
Avelyn 強忍住迎戰的衝動，靈魂隨即飛馳而去，朝著南方疾速翱翔。

Q: intently
(adjective) showing concentration or great attention
A: 全神貫注地
（形容詞）表現出專注或極度專注的
Gradually he came up in a crouch, studying the area intently, trying to get some bearings on where he might be.
他慢慢地蹲著起身，仔細觀察周圍環境，試圖弄清楚自己身在何處。

Q: limb
(noun) a leg or arm
A: 肢體
（名詞）腿或手臂
This creature's limbs didn't look skinny, any more than did the supple branches of a bending willow.
這隻生物的四肢看起來並不瘦弱，就像彎曲的 willow 那柔軟的枝條一樣。

Q: alert
(adjective) able to think clearly and to notice things
A: 警報
（形容詞）能夠清晰思考並注意到事物
To Pony and Elbryan, alert as they were, the creature was invisible and unnoticed.
對Pony和Elbryan而言，儘管他們早已提高警覺，那生物卻依然隱形且未被察覺。

Q: vulnerable
(adjective) easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally
A: 脆弱
（形容詞）容易在身體、心理或情感上受傷或受傷
The goblin was behind her; she could imagine it readying its spear, lining up her vulnerable back.
那只哥布林就在她身后；她仿佛能看见它正举起长矛，瞄准她毫无防备的后背。

Q: whip
(noun) a long, thin piece of leather or similar material that is attached to a handle and that is used for hitting a person as punishment or to hit an animal (such as a horse) to make it move faster
A: 鞭子
（名詞）一塊細長的皮革或類似材質，連接在手柄上，用來懲罰人或打動物（如馬）使其移動更快
The man groaned as the whip struck him again, tearing a red line across his back.
鞭子再次抽打在他身上，在他背上劃出一道紅痕，那人發出一聲呻吟。

Q: congratulate
(verb) to tell (someone) that you are happy because of his or her success or good luck
A: 恭喜你
（動詞）告訴（某人）你因為他或她的成功或好運而感到快樂
Before the monk could begin to congratulate himself, he found Bestesbulzibar's free hand around his throat, lifting him from the ground.
那名僧人還來不及自我慶幸，便發現 Bestesbulzibar's 的空著的那隻手已掐住他的喉嚨，將他從地上拎了起來。

Q: strain
(noun) a feeling of stress and worry that you have because you are trying to do too much, are dealing with a difficult problem, etc.
A: 變速
（名詞）你因為想做太多事情、面對困難問題等而產生的壓力和擔憂。
The ruby was thrumming in his hand, its magic intense and straining for release.
那顆紅寶石在他掌心震顫著，其魔力強烈而亟欲釋放。

Q: guilt
(noun) responsibility for a crime or for doing something bad or wrong
A: 罪惡感
（名詞）對犯罪或做壞事的責任
But she could not deny the tears, and the guilt and the pain.
但她無法否認那些淚水、那份罪惡感以及那份痛苦。

Q: count
(verb) to add (people or things) together to find the total number
A: 伯爵
（動詞）將（人或事物）相加以求總數
Avelyn rushed past the approaching group, muttering something about speaking with them soon, then ran about the room, taking a mental count of those in attendance.
Avelyn 匆匆從那群走近的人身邊掠過，喃喃唸著什麼「稍後再跟你們說」，隨後在房間裡跑來跑去，在心裡默默清點在場的人數。

Q: mention
(verb) to talk about, write about, or refer to (something or someone) especially in a brief way
A: 提及
（動詞）用來談論、書寫或提及（某物或某人），尤其是簡短的表達
Father Abbot Markwart had pointedly mentioned that there were no ships in; Avelyn knew where he was supposed to go.
修道院長 Markwart 曾明確指出沒有船隻進港；Avelyn 知道自己該去哪裡。

Q: fearful
(adjective) feeling fear —often + of —sometimes + for
A: 驚恐的
（形容詞）感到恐懼——通常接「……的」——有時接「……而」
Avelyn dropped his gaze once more, fearful of discipline should he be caught peeking out from under his hood.
Avelyn 再次垂下目光，生怕被發現從兜帽下偷看，而遭到懲處。

Q: direct
(adjective) going the shortest distance from one place to another : going straight without turning or stopping
A: 直接
（形容詞）從一地到另一地的最短距離：直行且不轉彎也不停下
The dactyl could not take direct credit, but that mattered little.
那个达克提尔人无法直接居功，但这并不重要。

Q: wet
(adjective) covered or soaked with water or another liquid : not dry
A: 濕了
（形容詞）被水或其他液體覆蓋或浸泡：不乾燥
The young man shifted to a sitting position and sagged on the wet ground.
那名年輕人挪動身子坐了起來，癱坐在濕漉漉的地面上。

Q: earth
(noun) the planet on which we live
A: 地球
（名詞）我們所生活的星球
All advantage was lost as the young man stumbled, the loose earth slipping out from under his foot.
就在年轻人脚下一滑，松软的泥土从脚下滑落之际，所有的优势都化为乌有。

Q: straighten
(verb) to make (something) straight or to become straight —often + out —often + out
A: 拉直
(動詞) 使（某物）變直或變得筆直 —常接「out」 —常接「out」
Cat backed away, glanced over her shoulder, and straightened her dress.
Cat 往後退了一步，回頭瞥了一眼，然後整理了一下裙子。

Q: double
(verb) to cause (something) to become two times as great or as many
A: 雙重
（動詞）使（某物）變得兩倍或數量兩倍
You have lost all, so it seems, and have more than doubled your size.
看來你已失去了一切，而體型卻膨脹了一倍有餘。

Q: belong
(verb) to be accepted and liked by the other people in a group
A: 歸屬感
（動詞）被群體中的其他人接受和喜歡
I love Caer'alfar, and all of this valley, but here I do not belong.
我愛 Caer'alfar，也愛這整片山谷，但這裡並非我的歸屬。

Q: safe
(adjective) not able or likely to be hurt or harmed in any way : not in danger
A: 安全
（形容詞）無法或可能受到任何傷害：不處於危險中
Elbryan watched for a moment, confident that the woman and boy would be safe enough with Symphony carrying them.
Elbryan 觀察了一會兒，確信在 Symphony 背著他們的情況下，那名女子和男孩應該是安全的。

Q: fog
(noun) many small drops of water floating in the air above the ground, the sea, etc.
A: 關節
（名詞）許多漂浮在地面、海洋等空中的小水滴。
The hole opened in the middle of the fog that covered the elven valley, showing the deep blue sky.
籠罩在精靈山谷上的濃霧中央裂開了一道縫隙，露出了深藍色的天空。

Q: swiftly
(adjective) happening or done quickly or immediately
A: 迅速
（形容詞）發生或快速或立即完成
Juraviel turned on Elbryan swiftly and suddenly, wings lifting the elf into a short hop.
Juraviel 迅速而突然地轉身面對 Elbryan，翅膀將這位精靈托起，輕輕躍起。

Q: clothing
(noun) the things that people wear to cover their bodies
A: 服飾
（名詞）人們用來遮蓋身體的衣服
Even the vivid, bright colors of the clothing of Entel's inhabitants struck the four as unusual.
就連Entel's居民那鮮豔奪目的服裝色彩，在四人眼中也顯得格外不同尋常。

Q: pouch
(noun) a small bag
A: 袋子
（名詞）一個小袋子
Avelyn placed them in a bag, and in it he placed, as well, a small pouch of tiny carnallites, the one stone whose magic could be brought forth only a single time.
Avelyn 將它們裝進一個袋子裡，並在袋中放進了一個裝有細小卡納利石的小布袋——那是唯一一種只能釋放一次魔力的石頭。

Q: layer
(noun) an amount of something that is spread over an area
A: 層
（名詞）分布在某個區域的數量
Elbryan cocked his head and ran a hand through his thick layers of straight, light brown hair.
Elbryan 歪著頭，伸手撥弄他那層層疊疊的直順淺色 brown 頭髮。

Q: reality
(noun) the true situation that exists : the real situation
A: 現實
（名詞）真實存在的情況：真實的情況
Avelyn tried not to think of the reality of his position as the tower walls slipped past his descending form.
當塔牆從他下墜的身軀旁掠過時，Avelyn 試圖不去想自己所處處境的現實。

Q: treat
(verb) to deal with or think about (something) especially in a particular way
A: 好好
（動詞）用來處理或思考（某事），特別是以特定方式
Elbryan and his friends were not being left out this time, were not being treated as mere children.
這次Elbryan和他的朋友們沒有被排除在外，也沒有被當成只是孩子。

Q: standard
(noun) a level of quality, achievement, etc., that is considered acceptable or desirable
A: 標準版
（名詞）被視為可接受或理想的品質、成就等水準
Was Avelyn, perhaps, a higher standard, a shadowy mirror, held up before all the monks of St.-Mere-Abelle, a testament of true faith that seemed so rare in these times, even in the holy abbey?
難道Avelyn，或許是更高的一種典範，一面隱約的鏡子，被高舉在St.-Mere-Abelle的所有僧侶面前，成為真信仰的見證——這種信仰在當今時代似乎如此罕見，即便是在神聖的abbey之中也是如此？

Q: deflect
(verb) to cause (something that is moving) to change direction
A: 偏轉
（動詞）使（正在移動的事物）改變方向
Elbryan waited until the last possible moment, then flashed Hawkwing across in front of him, deflecting the spear.
Elbryan 等到最後一刻，才將 Hawkwing 閃身擋在身前，成功擋下了長矛。

Q: properly
(adverb) in a way that is acceptable or suitable
A: 好好
（副詞）以可接受或合適的方式
By mid-afternoon, Elbryan knew he was defeated, knew he could not hope to properly bury all the corpses.
到了下午時分，Elbryan 明白自己已經敗北，也明白他無法指望能妥善安葬所有屍體。

Q: huddle
(verb) to come close together in a group
A: 集合
（動詞）在群體中靠近
Still the pair huddled near the edge of the cave, looking for some sign.
兩人依然蜷縮在洞穴邊緣，四處張望，希望能發現些什麼跡象。

Q: surface
(noun) an outside part or layer of something
A: 表面
（名詞）某物的外部部分或層
The dwarf would not find the surface ever again.
那名矮人再也回不到地表了。

Q: damage
(noun) physical harm that is done to something or to someone's body
A: 損害
（名詞）對某物或他人身體造成的身體傷害
And the amount of damage to the house was remarkable.
而且房屋受損的程度相當嚴重。

Q: agreement
(noun) the act of agreeing
A: 協議
（名詞）同意的行為
The other two nodded their agreement, for Allarbarnet, a wandering monk of St.
另外兩人點頭表示同意，因為Allarbarnet是聖……的一名遊方僧侶。

Q: mud
(noun) soft, wet dirt
A: 泥巴
（名詞）柔軟、濕潤的泥土
The cold mud squishing through his toes felt good, at least.
至少，冰冷的泥土從腳趾間擠過，這種感覺還挺舒服的。

Q: net
(verb) to catch (something) in a net
A: 淨
（動詞）用網子捕捉（某物）
Quintall tossed the net into the water, and Thagraine went in right behind it, taking hold.
Quintall 將漁網拋入水中，Thagraine 緊隨其後跳入水中，抓住網子。

Q: challenge
(noun) a difficult task or problem : something that is hard to do
A: 挑戰
（名詞）困難的任務或問題：難以完成的事情
Jilly was a challenge he had not before faced and one he was determined to overcome.
Jilly 對他而言是一項前所未有的挑戰，而他決心要克服這項挑戰。

Q: stranger
(noun) someone who you have not met before or do not know
A: 陌生人
（名詞）你未見過或不認識的人
The group turned as one to regard the stranger.
眾人齊齊轉身，望向那位陌生人。

Q: entertain
(verb) to have people as guests in your home or in a public place (such as a restaurant)
A: 娛樂
（動詞）指在家中或公共場所（如餐廳）接待客人
Elbryan gave a smile and shook his head, entertained, as usual by the complex man.
Elbryan 微笑著搖了搖頭，一如往常地對這個性格複雜的男人感到頗為有趣。

Q: immediate
(adjective) happening or done without delay
A: 立即
（形容詞）發生或立即完成
Up came Hawkwing, and two shots later, the immediate threat was ended.
Hawkwing 隨即現身，兩槍過後，眼前的威脅便已解除。

Q: corporeal
(adjective) having or consisting of a physical body or form
A: 有形的
（形容詞）具有或由實體或形體所構成
The tangible, corporeal body felt good to the wandering spirit.
这具有形有质的身体，让游荡的灵魂感到舒畅。

Q: cord
(noun) a long, thin material that is usually thicker than a string but thinner than a rope
A: 繩
（名詞）一種長而細的材料，通常比線粗，但比繩細
The ranger started to leap over the suddenly taut, suddenly moving, cord, but only made it halfway.
護林員試圖躍過那根突然繃緊、突然晃動的繩索，卻只跳到一半。

Q: hue
(noun) a color or a shade of a color
A: 今天
(名詞) 某種顏色或某種顏色的色調
The texture of its skin was rough and thick, an armored hide, reddish in hue and shiny, as if lit by its own inner glow.
它的皮膚質地粗糙厚實，宛如一層盔甲般的皮革，色澤泛紅且光澤閃耀，彷彿散發著自身的光芒。

Q: diminutive
(adjective) very small
A: 小巧的
（形容詞）非常小
Instead of sizing up the diminutive creature as a potential enemy now, he regarded it in a different light.
他不再將這隻嬌小的生物視為潛在的敵人，而是以另一種眼光看待它。

Q: fumble
(verb) to search for something by reaching or touching with your fingers in an awkward or clumsy way —often used figuratively
A: 掉球
(動詞) 以笨拙或不協調的方式伸出手指或用手觸摸來尋找某物——常作比喻使用
Avelyn rolled off the cot and fumbled with his flint and steel, finally getting the candle lit.
Avelyn 從行軍床上滾了下來，笨拙地擺弄著打火石，終於點燃了蠟燭。

Q: waist
(noun) the middle part of your body between the hips and chest or upper back that is usually narrower than the areas above and below it
A: 腰
（名詞）身體位於臀部與胸部或上背部之間的中段，通常比其上、下部位更為纖細
And well mannered and up to his waist in the gold, too.
而且舉止得體，還腰間堆滿了金子。

Q: stunned
(verb) to surprise or upset (someone) very much
A: 驚呆了
（動詞）讓（某人）大吃一驚或非常生氣
Pony chanced to look back to the south, and she stopped, stunned and smiling, and pointing to the night sky.
Pony 偶然回頭望向南方，她停下腳步，既驚訝又微笑，並指向夜空。

Q: grumble
(verb) to complain quietly about something : to talk in an unhappy way
A: 嘀咕
（動詞）對某事低聲抱怨：以不滿的口吻說話
That backed them off, though they continued grumbling.
這讓他們退縮了，儘管他們仍在抱怨。

Q: moss
(noun) a type of green plant that has very small leaves and no flowers and that grows on rocks, bark, or wet ground
A: 苔蘚
(名詞) 一種葉片極小、無花，生長於岩石、樹皮或潮濕地面上的綠色植物
In many places, the caribou moss was even deeper than his knees!
在许多地方，驯鹿苔藓甚至深过他的膝盖！

Q: logical
(adjective) agreeing with the rules of logic : sensible or reasonable
A: 合乎邏輯
（形容詞）同意邏輯規則：合理或合理
It seemed logical enough to Pony, so she.
這對 Pony 來說似乎合乎邏輯，所以她。

Q: pas
(noun) a person's father
A: 步
(名詞) 某人的父親
Pony dared to reach out then; the connection was too strong to let the moment pass.
小马这时终于鼓起勇气伸出了手；这种联系太过强烈，绝不能让这一刻溜走。

Q: mug
(noun) a large drinking cup with a handle
A: 馬克杯
（名詞）一種帶有把手的大號飲用杯
Immediately a pair of mugs came up into the air from the side of the room.
霎時間，房間一側飛起了一對馬克杯。

Q: bond
(noun) something (such as an idea, interest, experience, or feeling) that is shared between people or groups and forms a connection between them
A: 債券
（名詞）某些事物（如想法、興趣、經驗或感覺），這些事物在人或團體之間共享，並形成彼此之間的連結
Siherton maintained his tight bond with Quintall and lobbied for the younger man to be included - as Thagraine's replacement and not Avelyn's.
Siherton 始終與 Quintall 保持著緊密聯繫，並積極遊說讓這位年輕人入選——作為 Thagraine's 的替代人選，而非 Avelyn's。

Q: jolt
(verb) to cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way
A: 劇烈震動
(動詞) 使（某物或某人）快速且突然地移動
The huge stone gates of St.-Mere-Abelle slammed shut with a resounding crash that jolted Annalisa Desbris violently.
St.-Mere-Abelle那座巨大的石門猛然關上，轟然巨響震得 Annalisa 和 Desbris 猛地一震。

Q: massive
(adjective) very large and heavy
A: 巨大
（形容詞）非常大且沉重
Twin rows of massive columns, each carved into the likeness of a giant warrior, lined the room.
房间两侧排列着两排巨大的石柱，每根石柱上都雕刻着巨型战士的形象。

Q: magnificent
(adjective) very beautiful or impressive : very great
A: 壯麗
（形容詞）非常美麗或令人印象深刻：非常偉大
Symphony had gone perfectly still, his head raised high, his magnificent, muscled chest presented openly to the two men.
Symphony 已完全靜止不動，頭顱高昂，那健壯結實的胸膛赤裸地展現在兩名男子面前。

Q: potential
(noun) a chance or possibility that something will happen or exist in the future
A: 潛力
（名詞）未來發生或存在某事的機會或可能性
Instead of sizing up the diminutive creature as a potential enemy now, he regarded it in a different light.
他不再將這隻嬌小的生物視為潛在的敵人，而是以另一種眼光看待它。

Q: reputation
(noun) the common opinion that people have about someone or something : the way in which people think of someone or something
A: 聲譽
（名詞）人們對某人或某事的普遍看法：人們如何看待某人或某事
Elbryan nodded; he had heard of the fierce powries and their reputation for destroying human ships.
Elbryan 點了點頭；他聽說過那些凶猛的波維族，以及他們以摧毀 human 船隻而聞名。

Q: terror
(noun) a very strong feeling of fear
A: 恐怖
（名詞）非常強烈的恐懼感
Pony came to know that it was not simple terror and grief that had forced her to bury those awful images, but guilt.
Pony 終於明白，迫使她將那些可怕的畫面深埋心底的，不僅僅是恐懼與悲痛，還有罪惡感。

Q: blind
(verb) to cause (someone) to be unable to see : to make (someone) blind
A: 盲人
（動詞）使（某人）無法看見：使（某人）失明
Pony ran on desperately, blinded by tears.
波尼泪眼朦胧，拼命地跑着。

Q: determination
(noun) a quality that makes you continue trying to do or achieve something that is difficult
A: 決定
（名詞）讓你持續嘗試做或達成困難事情的特質
With a grimace of determination, Elbryan halved the distance to his foe.
埃尔布莱恩咬紧牙关，神情坚定，瞬间缩短了与对手之间的距离。

Q: flail
(verb) to move or swing your arms or legs in a wild and uncontrolled way
A: 連棍
(動詞) 以狂野且失控的方式擺動或揮動手臂或雙腿
Pony spun and jumped on it, flailing wildly with both fists, kicking and kneeing viciously.
波尼转身扑了上去，双拳疯狂挥舞，又猛烈地踢打和膝击。

Q: dazed
(adjective) not able to think or act normally because you have been surprised, injured, etc.
A: 茫然
（形容詞）因受驚、受傷等原因而無法正常思考或行動
Confused and dazed, Elbryan staggered to his feet.
Elbryan 神情恍惚、渾身發暈，踉蹌地站了起來。

Q: quiver
(verb) to shake because of fear, cold, nervousness, etc. : tremble
A: 箭袋
（動詞）因恐懼、寒冷、緊張等而顫抖：顫抖
The fleshless thing fell quivering, dying, to the ground.
那具沒有血肉的軀體顫抖著倒在地上，逐漸死去。

Q: incredulously
(adjective) not able or willing to believe something : feeling or showing a lack of belief
A: 難以置信地
（形容詞）無法或不願相信某事：感到或表現出缺乏信念
Elbryan, thinking Bradwarden to be referring to the elves, crinkled his brow incredulously.
Elbryan 以為 Bradwarden 指的是精靈，便難以置信地皺起眉頭。

Q: root
(verb) to grow and develop roots
A: 根音
（動詞）生長並發展根系
Paulson was caught; he tripped over an exposed root and went facedown into the mud and slush.
Paulson 被絆倒了；他絆到一處裸露的樹根，臉朝下摔進了泥濘和雪泥裡。

Q: exhaust
(verb) to use all of someone's mental or physical energy : to tire out or wear out (someone) completely
A: 排氣管
（動詞）耗盡某人的全部心力或體力：使（某人）徹底精疲力竭
That night, Avelyn retired to his room, thoroughly exhausted, both emotionally and physically.
那天晚上，阿维林回到自己的房间，身心俱疲。

Q: swallow
(verb) to take (something) into your stomach through your mouth and throat
A: 燕子
（動詞）從嘴巴和喉嚨將（某物）帶進你的胃裡
Avelyn swallowed hard, trying to discern his best response.
艾维琳用力咽了口唾沫，努力思考该如何回应才好。

Q: rid
(verb) to sit on and control the movements of (a horse, motorcycle, bicycle, etc.)
A: RID
（動詞）坐上並控制（馬、機車、自行車等）的動作。
The monk was soon again back on the road, riding steadily and making a general course to the north.
那名僧人很快又踏上了旅途，骑马稳稳地向前，大致朝着北方前进。

Q: bush
(noun) a plant that has stems of wood and is smaller than a tree
A: 布希
（名詞）具有木莖且比樹木還小的植物
Elbryan made his way from tree to tree, to bush and to the back of hills, moving ever closer to the great army.
Elbryan 穿梭於樹木之間，穿過灌木叢，來到山丘後方，逐漸逼近那支大軍。

Q: melodic
(adjective) of or relating to melody
A: 旋律的
（形容詞）與旋律有關的
Finally Juraviel's melodic voice broke the tension.
終於，Juraviel's那悅耳的嗓音打破了這股緊繃的氣氛。

Q: turquoise
(noun) a bluish-green stone used in jewelry
A: 綠松石
（名詞）一種用於珠寶首飾的藍綠色寶石
Avelyn nodded, not doubting the power of the turquoise.
Avelyn 點了點頭，對那塊綠松石的力量深信不疑。

Q: jewel
(noun) a valuable stone (such as a ruby or diamond) that has been cut and polished
A: 珠寶
(名詞) 經過切割和拋光的有價值寶石（例如紅寶石或鑽石）
Avelyn nodded and reached out for the jewel, too stunned to fully appreciate the gravity in the old man's voice.
Avelyn 點了點頭，伸手去拿那顆寶石，當時他太過震驚，根本無法完全體會出老者語氣中的沉重。

Q: furiously
(adjective) very angry
A: 憤怒地
（形容詞）非常生氣
His heart was racing, blood pumping furiously.
他的心臟狂跳，血液在體內洶湧奔流。

Q: trough
(noun) a long, shallow container from which animals (such as cows, pigs, horses, etc.) eat or drink
A: 槽
(名詞) 一種長而淺的容器，供動物（如牛、豬、馬等）用來進食或飲水
Carefully placing the basket at last at the trough, the boy then sprinted full out the half mile back to the bog.
男孩終於小心地將籃子放在水槽旁，隨即全速衝刺，跑回半英里外的沼澤地。

Q: horde
(noun) a large group of people
A: 部落
(名詞) 一大群人
Several frightened men ran right over its back as it tumbled, a horde of shrieking goblins close on their heels.
就在它翻滾之際，幾名驚恐的男子直接從它背上跑了過去，身後緊追著一群尖叫的哥布林。

Q: considerable
(adjective) large in size, amount, or quantity
A: 相當可觀
（形容詞）大小、數量或數量
Avelyn noted the considerable bag, of stones at his belt and the grayish graphite he held in his hand.
Avelyn 注意到他腰間掛著一個裝滿石頭的大袋子，以及他手中握著的那塊灰黑色石墨。

Q: darkfern
darkfern
A: darkfern
darkfern
The darkfern landed upright and held for a moment, then slowly tumbled to the side into Juraviel's waiting hands.
暗蕨筆直地落地，懸停片刻，隨後緩緩向一側翻滾，落入 Juraviel's 伸出的雙手之中。

Q: bowstring
(noun) the strong, tight string that is used on a bow for shooting arrows
A: 弓弦
（名詞）弓上用來射箭的那根堅韌緊繃的弦
Elbryan pulled the bowstring back with all his strength; Hawkwing's three feathers were as wide apart as they could go.
Elbryan 竭盡全力拉緊弓弦；Hawkwing's 的三根箭羽已張開到極限。

Q: yerself
yerself
A: 你自己
你自己
Hear me now, because I would not lie to ye, I'd have no reason to lie to ye: ye did right in running, in taking the stones, even in killing the man who meant to kill yerself.
現在請聽我說，因為我絕不會對你撒謊，I'd 也沒有理由對你撒謊：你當時逃跑、撿起石頭，甚至殺死那個企圖殺害你的人，這些做法都是對的。

Q: strand
(noun) a thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc.
A: Strand
（名詞）細線、鐵絲、頭髮等。
More arrows whistled past, each trailing a strand, each tightening the web about Elbryan, holding him from his meal.
更多箭矢呼嘯而過，每支箭尾都拖著一縷絲線，將纏繞在 Elbryan 身上的網越收越緊，使他無法享用這頓美餐。

Q: ally
(noun) a country that supports and helps another country in a war
A: 盟友
（名詞）支持並協助另一國家參與戰爭的國家
A line of drool hung low from the dactyl's mouth as it considered its former and future allies, its army of woe.
那隻達克提爾凝視著昔日的盟友與未來的盟友——這支由悲慟組成的軍隊時，一縷口水從牠嘴邊垂了下來。

Q: midst
(noun) the middle area or part of something
A: 米德斯特
（名詞）中間區域或某物的一部分
To their midst the rider, Nightbird the Ranger,
騎手——遊俠 Nightbird——闖入了他們的陣中，

Q: bulk
(noun) most of something : the largest part of something
A: 大宗
（名詞）大部分的某物：某物的最大部分
This was the bulk of his physical training now, not sparring but gaining a memory of the movements within his muscles.
這已成為他當前體能訓練的主體，重點不在對練，而在於讓肌肉記住這些動作。

Q: patch
(verb) to cover a hole in (something) with a piece of material
A: 補丁
（動詞）用一塊材料覆蓋（某物）上的洞
Parting one patch of reeds, the boy found his first stone of the day, bobbing low in the water.
男孩撥開一叢蘆葦，發現了他當天的first石，正低低地浮在水面上。

Q: overlook
(verb) to fail to see or notice (something)
A: 觀景點
（動詞）未能看到或注意到（某物）
There are several small caves on the backside of that slope, overlooking the wide vale.
在那片山坡的背面，有幾處小洞穴，俯瞰著那片寬闊的山谷。

Q: reasoning
(noun) the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
A: 推理
（名詞）以邏輯思考某事以形成結論或判斷的過程
Juraviel nodded and seemed pleased by the perceptive reasoning.
Juraviel 點了點頭，似乎對這番敏銳的推論感到滿意。

Q: stun
(verb) to surprise or upset (someone) very much
A: 眩暈
（動詞）非常驚訝或激怒（某人）
Elbryan and Pony were stunned and terrified for many seconds.
Elbryan 和 Pony 驚呆了，並感到極度恐懼，足足有好幾秒鐘。

Q: inspect
(verb) to look at (something) carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.
A: 檢查
（動詞）仔細觀察（某物），以便更深入了解它，尋找問題等等。
The older boy moved quickly to inspect the wound, forcing Carley's hands away.
年長些的男孩迅速上前查看傷口，並將 Carley's 的雙手推開。

Q: diminish
(verb) to become or to cause (something) to become less in size, importance, etc.
A: 逐漸消退
（動詞）成為或使（某物）在大小、重要性等方面變小。
How much that notion diminished the sacrifice of Thagraine and Pellimar, of the Windrunner's crew and of Dansally!
這種想法，究竟在多大程度上貶低了 Thagraine 與 Pellimar、Windrunner's 與 crew，以及 Dansally 的犧牲！

Q: shatter
(verb) to break suddenly into many small pieces
A: 破碎
（動詞）突然分裂成許多小碎片
Half-crazed, his entire world shattered, Avelyn understood.
Half 陷入瘋狂，他的整個世界分崩離析，Avelyn 明白了。

Q: flicker
(verb) to burn or glow in an unsteady way : to produce an unsteady light
A: 閃爍
（動詞）以不穩定的方式燃燒或發光：產生不穩定的光
Elbryan felt totally alone, yet one with the universe, a small part of majesty, a small but endless flicker in eternity.
Elbryan 感到徹底的孤獨，卻又與宇宙融為一體，既是壯麗景象中的一小部分，也是永恆中微小卻無盡的微光。

Q: structure
(noun) the way that something is built, arranged, or organized
A: 結構
（名詞）某物的建造、排列或組織方式
He marveled at the loose structure of the wood, at the density of the higher room's tile floor.
他惊叹于木材的疏松质地，也惊叹于上层房间瓷砖地面的致密感。

Q: necessary
(adjective) so important that you must do it or have it : absolutely needed
A: 必要
（形容詞）重要到你必須做或擁有：絕對必要
They learned how to tie ropes in a variety of ways, knots necessary for the many uses aboard a sailing vessel.
他們學會了各種繫繩方法，這些繩結對於帆船上的多種用途而言至關重要。

Q: holding
(noun) property (such as land or stocks) that is owned by someone—usually plural
A: 持有
(名詞) 某人所擁有的財產（例如土地或股票）——通常為複數
Elbryan looked about; the other two were staggering to their feet, neither holding a weapon.
Elbryan環顧四周；另外兩人正踉蹌地站起身來，兩人都沒拿武器。

Q: closed
(adjective) covering an opening : having an opening that is covered
A: 關閉
（形容詞）覆蓋一個開口：具有一個被覆蓋的開口
That was it, the young man decided as the gentle kiss, their closed mouths barely touching, lingered on and on.
就這樣吧，年輕人暗自決定，那輕柔的吻——兩人的雙唇緊閉，僅是輕輕相觸——久久未曾停歇。

Q: pocket
(noun) a usually small cloth bag that is sewn into a piece of clothing, a larger bag, etc., and that is open at the top or side so that you can put things into it
A: 口袋
（名詞）通常是縫在衣服上、較大的包包等小布袋，頂部或側邊是開放的，方便你把東西放進去
There were no lines of defense anymore, no organized pockets of resistance.
再也没有防线了，也没有有组织的抵抗据点。

Q: tool
(noun) something (such as a hammer, saw, shovel, etc.) that you hold in your hand and use for a particular task
A: 工具
（名詞）你手持並用於特定任務的物品（如錘子、鋸子、鏟子等）
Avelyn didn't believe a word of it; in his mind, Thagraine had acted as a tool for the murderous Quintall.
Avelyn 對此半信半疑；在他心目中，Thagraine 不過是殺人犯 Quintall 的傀儡罷了。

Q: invite
(verb) to ask (someone) to go somewhere or do something
A: 邀請
（動詞）請（某人）去某處或做某事
No longer did the island seem so plush and inviting.
這座島嶼再也不像以前那樣富麗堂皇、令人嚮往了。

Q: progress
(verb) to move forward in time
A: 進展
（動詞）向前推進時間
The young man paused then to consider the extent of his progress.
那名年輕人隨即停下腳步，審視自己迄今為止的進展。

Q: worry
(verb) to think about problems or fears : to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen
A: 擔心
（動詞）思考問題或恐懼：因為你認為發生了或可能發生不好的事而感到或表現出恐懼與擔憂
But Avelyn would have to worry about that when the time came.
不過，Avelyn 到時候再擔心這個也不遲。

Q: exact
(adjective) fully and completely correct or accurate
A: 精確
（形容詞）完全正確或準確
Juraviel wanted to respond that Mather had fought the exact same way in the first years of his training, but he let it pass.
Juraviel 本想反駁說，Mather 在他那first年的訓練期間，打法也完全一樣，但他還是忍住了。

Q: pleased
(adjective) happy or satisfied
A: 滿意
（形容詞）快樂或滿足
Juraviel nodded and seemed pleased by the perceptive reasoning.
Juraviel 點了點頭，似乎對這番敏銳的推論感到滿意。

Q: pop
(verb) to suddenly break open or come away from something often with a short, loud noise
A: 砰
（動詞）突然打開或離開某物，常伴隨短促且響亮的聲音
Jill's eyes popped wide in horror and she jumped, startled, to find that the monk was still reclining in front of her.
Jill's 驚恐地瞪大了雙眼，猛地一跳，這才驚覺那位僧人仍舊斜倚在她面前。

Q: disagree
(verb) to have a different opinion : to fail to agree
A: 不同意
（動詞）持有不同意見：未能達成共識
Jojonah noted the look and could not disagree.
Jojonah 注意到那副神情，也不得不認同。

Q: smoking
(noun) the activity of smoking a cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc.
A: 吸菸
（名詞）吸菸、雪茄、煙斗等活動。
Even worse, their fight would draw unwanted attention from the smoking mountain, the monk feared; and if the dactyl came upon him as he battled this evil spirit, he would surely be destroyed.
更糟的是，那位僧人擔心，他們的搏鬥會引起那座冒煙的山峰不必要的注意；倘若他在與這邪靈搏鬥時被達克提爾發現，他必定會遭逢滅頂之災。

Q: flask
(noun) a container that is shaped like a flattened bottle and that is used to carry alcohol
A: 酒壺
（名詞）形狀像扁平瓶子的容器，用來裝酒
The friar held out his flask, but Jill refused.
修士伸出手中的酒壺，但 Jill 拒絕了。

Q: leaf
(noun) one of the flat and typically green parts of a plant that grow from a stem or twig
A: 葉子
（名詞）：植物中由莖或枝條生長而成的扁平且通常為綠色的部分之一
Fiery rocks streaked down before the cave entrance, slicing holes in the wide leaves of trees and bushes.
灼熱的岩石在洞口前劃過，在樹木與灌木的寬大葉片上劃出道道裂痕。

Q: determinedly
(adjective) having a strong feeling that you are going to do something and that you will not allow anyone or anything to stop you—often followed by to + verb —often + that
A: 堅定地
（形容詞）強烈地覺得自己即將採取某項行動，且絕不允許任何人或任何事阻擋你——通常接「to + 動詞」——通常加上「that」
All the while, he was circling in toward the heart of the grove, moving determinedly toward the ruined cairn.
All 與此同時，他正繞著樹林中心盤旋，堅定地朝著那座殘破的石堆走去。

Q: leather
(noun) animal skin that is chemically treated to preserve it and that is used in making clothes, shoes, furniture, etc.
A: 皮革
（名詞）經過化學處理以保存的動物皮，並用於製作衣物、鞋子、家具等。
He approached the snared creature boldly, only to find that it had chewed right through the leather bindings.
他大膽地走向那隻被困的獸，卻發現牠竟已將皮繩咬斷。

Q: victim
(noun) a person who has been attacked, injured, robbed, or killed by someone else
A: 受害者
（名詞）被他人攻擊、傷害、搶劫或殺害的人
On those first two occasions, the hopeful lad had fallen victim to ever more cunning elvish traps.
在那前两次遭遇中，这位满怀希望的少年都落入了精灵们愈发狡猾的陷阱之中。

Q: value
(noun) the amount of money that something is worth : the price or cost of something
A: 價值
（名詞）某物價值的金錢數量：某物的價格或成本
Faith heeded no proof - indeed the very value of faith was loyalty to beliefs without proof!
信仰不需證據——事實上，信仰的價值正在於對信念的忠誠，而無需證據！

Q: release
(verb) to allow (a person or animal) to leave a jail, cage, prison, etc. : to set (someone or something) free
A: 發行
（動詞）允許（人或動物）離開監獄、籠子、監獄等：釋放（某人或某物）
The giant released its grip and Elbryan fell to the ground.
巨人松开了手，埃尔布莱恩跌落在地。

Q: bee
(noun) a black and yellow flying insect that can sting and that is often kept in hives for the honey that it produces
A: 蜜蜂
（名詞）一種黑黃相間的飛行昆蟲，能螫人，常被放在蜂箱中以獲取蜂蜜
Again he thought of bees - giant bees, perhaps, that stung and stung and flew away.
他再次想到了蜜蜂——或許是巨型蜜蜂，不斷螫人，螫個不停，然後飛走了。

Q: deliver
(verb) to take (something) to a person or place
A: 送達
（動詞）帶（某物）到某人或某地
The powrie advanced on the sobbing woman, its hand raised to deliver another heavy blow.
那隻怪物朝著啜泣的女子逼近，舉起手準備再揮下一記重擊。

Q: worth
(preposition) having money and possessions equal in value to (an amount)
A: 價值
（名詞）具有特定價值、持續特定時間等的數量。
Cat decided that it wasn't worth arguing.
Cat 覺得沒必要爭論。

Q: slightly
(adverb) in a very small amount or degree : a little
A: 稍微一點
（副詞） 非常小的量或程度：一點
Perhaps it was the slightly crestfallen look of his friend Juraviel that tipped him to the truth of his own thoughts.
或許正是他朋友 Juraviel 那略顯失落的表情，讓他意識到自己內心的真實想法。

Q: pleasure
(noun) a feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction : a pleasant or pleasing feeling
A: 愉快
（名詞）幸福、享受或滿足的感覺：愉悅或愉悅的感覺
Old Bunkus Smealy seemed to take extra pleasure in ordering the monks on any particularly dangerous task.
老Bunkus Smealy似乎特別樂於指派僧侶執行任何特別危險的任務。

Q: mental
(adjective) of or relating to the mind
A: 精神
（形容詞）與心靈有關或相關
One of his will and mental prowess, no doubt, considering the three gifts he carried.
無疑，這展現了他堅定的意志與非凡的智慧，畢竟他隨身攜帶了三樣禮物。

Q: brave
(adjective) feeling or showing no fear : not afraid
A: 勇敢
（形容詞）感受或表現出不害怕：不害怕
He was indeed brave - it was no act - and would willingly face whatever enemy he found without fear of his own death.
他確實非常勇敢——這絕非作態——無論遇到什麼樣的敵人，他都會毫不畏懼地挺身面對，絲毫不懼怕死亡。

Q: property
(noun) something that is owned by a person, business, etc.
A: 財產
（名詞）由個人、企業等擁有的東西。
There were nearly fifty different types at the abbey, each with its own particular properties, and each individual stone with its own particular intensity.
在 abbey 那裡，共有近五十種不同的種類，每種都有其獨特的特性，而每一顆石頭也各自散發著獨特的氣場。

Q: wickedly
(adjective) morally bad : evil
A: 極其
（形容詞）道德上不良：邪惡
Brother Justice stopped and smiled wickedly.
Justice 停下腳步，露出一抹狡黠的笑容。

Q: wince
(verb) to have an expression on your face for a very short time which shows that you are embarrassed or in pain
A: 皺眉
（動詞）臉上出現短暫的表情，顯示你感到尷尬或痛苦
Elbryan winced at the reference to the tragedy of Dundalis.
Elbryan 一聽到提到 Dundalis 的悲劇，便皺起了眉頭。

Q: eastern
(noun) a half of the Earth
A: 東部
（名詞）地球的一半
A powrie crawled atop the eastern wall directly in front of Pony and the villager, not so far from the gate.
一隻波里爬上了東牆頂端，正好位於 Pony 和那位村民正前方，距離城門不遠。

Q: copse
(noun) a small group of trees; a thicket
A: 樹叢
（名詞）一小群樹木；小灌木叢
The anxious couple went back into the last copse and cut sticks, wrapping them with cloth to make torches.
那對焦慮的夫婦回到最後一處樹叢，砍下樹枝，用布包起來做成火把。

Q: fiery
(adjective) having or producing fire
A: 熾熱的
（形容詞）具有或產生火的
Though she didn't understand its source, Tuntun watched the growing spectacle of the fiery avalanche with satisfaction.
儘管她不明白這景象從何而來，Tuntun 仍滿心愉悅地注視著那場愈演愈烈的烈焰雪崩。

Q: resolve
(noun) a strong determination to do something
A: 決心
（名詞）強烈的決心去做某件事
Gradually, though, his resolve drained away and so did his strength.
然而，他的決心逐漸消磨殆盡，體力也隨之耗盡。

Q: minion
(noun) someone who is not powerful or important and who obeys the orders of a powerful leader or boss
A: 小兵
(名詞) 指那些沒有權勢或地位，且服從權勢領袖或老闆命令的人
Elbryan winced as the fire flared to life, as if expecting all the minions of the dactyl to descend upon him.
當火焰猛然燃起時，Elbryan不禁皺起眉頭，彷彿預期達克提爾的所有爪牙即將撲向他。

Q: foul
(adjective) very unpleasant to taste or smell
A: 人群
（形容詞）味道或氣味極其難聞
Hath brought foul beast from caverns deep
將那醜惡的野獸從深邃的洞穴中引出

Q: deserve
(verb) to be worthy of or entitled to something
A: 值得
（動詞）有資格獲得或應得到某事物
Let the younger boys and girls see him then, and afford him the respect he deserved, and let the older men see that the village, under his watchful eye, had fared well in their absence.
讓年輕的 boys 和女孩們見見他，並給予他應得的尊重；也讓年長的男士們看到，在他們不在的這段時間裡，村莊在他的悉心照料下過得很好。

Q: constantly
(adjective) happening all the time or very often over a period of time
A: 不斷地
（形容詞）經常發生，或在一段時間內非常頻繁
Half an hour passed uneventfully, Elbryan walking and looking about, constantly awed by the beauty and the.
Half 一小時平靜地過去了，Elbryan 邊走邊四處張望，不斷為這美景所震撼。

Q: awkward
(adjective) not graceful : clumsy
A: 尷尬
（形容詞）不優雅：笨拙
Both were large boned, but Avelyn was gawky and awkward, whereas Quintall was muscular, a fine athlete.
兩人都骨架魁梧，但 Avelyn 顯得笨拙又笨手笨腳，而 Quintall 則肌肉結實，是個出色的運動員。

Q: mock
(noun) an exam that does not count and that is done to practice for a real exam : a mock exam—usually plural
A: 模擬
(名詞) 一種不計入成績、僅用於為正式考試進行練習的測驗：模擬考——通常為複數形式
The dactyl laughed at him, mocking his words and his courage, making him feel like an insignificant thing.
那隻螳螂嘲笑他，譏諷他的話語與勇氣，讓他覺得自己微不足道。

Q: demeanor
(noun) a person's appearance and behavior : the way someone seems to be to other people—usually singular
A: 舉止
(名詞) 一個人的外表與舉止：他人眼中某人的模樣——通常用單數
Connor's demeanor changed again, suddenly.
Connor's 的神情突然又變了。

Q: hearth
(noun) the floor in front of or inside a fireplace
A: 壁爐
(名詞) 壁爐前方或內側的地板
In the Way the hearth was always blazing, the beds were always soft, and the song was always loud.
在那条路上，炉火总是熊熊燃烧，床铺总是柔软舒适，歌声总是响亮欢快。

Q: cliff
(noun) a high, steep surface of rock, earth, or ice
A: 懸崖
（名詞）岩石、土壤或冰面高且陡峭的表面
With the malachite, he floated gently over cliffs that any pursuing monks would spend hours climbing down.
With 這名「孔雀石」，他輕盈地飄過懸崖，而任何追趕他的僧人若要爬下去，恐怕得花上好幾個小時。

Q: accord
(verb) to give (something, such as special treatment or status) to someone or something
A: 協議
(動詞) 給予（某物，例如特殊待遇或地位）予某人或某物
It was as if the being shone of its own accord, an inner light making the flowing hair glow and shimmer.
那身影彷彿自發地散發著光芒，一股內在的光芒讓那飄逸的秀髮熠熠生輝。

Q: courtyard
(noun) an open space that is surrounded completely or partly by a building or group of buildings
A: 庭院
(名詞) 完全或部分被一棟或多棟建築物包圍的開放空間
Jojonah looked back at the courtyard, to Avelyn at work as always as though nothing was amiss.
乔乔纳回头望向庭院，只见艾维琳一如既往地忙碌着，仿佛一切如常。

Q: bough
(noun) a main branch of a tree
A: 樹枝
(名詞) 樹的主幹
Only a coward would shoot from the boughs.
只有懦夫才会躲在树枝后开枪。

Q: comfortably
(adjective) not causing any physically unpleasant feelings : producing physical comfort
A: 舒適地
（形容詞）不會引起任何身體上的不適感：令人感到身體舒適
Some rested back against the trees or lay comfortably in the soft grass, drinking their sweet Questel ni'touel wine.
有些人倚靠在樹上，有些人則舒適地躺在柔軟的草地上，啜飲著甜美的 Questel 尼圖埃爾酒。

Q: vibration
(noun) a continuous slight shaking movement : a series of small, fast movements back and forth or from side to side
A: 振動
(名詞) 一種持續的輕微顫動：一連串微小而快速的來回或左右擺動
Yes, the dark vibrations were running strong through the stone.
是的，那股黑暗的能量正強烈地流竄於石頭之中。

Q: hopefully
(adverb) in a hopeful manner
A: 希望如此
（副詞）以充滿希望的方式
Elbryan looked at Juraviel hopefully, but the elf just stood, shaking his head.
Elbryan 滿懷希望地望向 Juraviel，但那位精靈只是站在那裡，搖了搖頭。

Q: defend
(verb) to fight in order to keep (someone or something) safe : to not allow a person or thing to hurt, damage, or destroy (someone or something)
A: 防守
（動詞）為了保護（某人或某物）而戰鬥：不允許某人或事物傷害、損害或摧毀（某人或某物）
Cat knew it, and knew that many others would have defended her as well.
Cat 心知肚明，也知道還有許多其他人同樣會挺身維護她。

Q: dig
(verb) to move soil, sand, snow, etc., in order to create a hole
A: 你
（動詞）移動土壤、沙子、雪等，以形成洞穴
Still she dug, widening the hole, trying desperately to squeeze under the slab.
她依然不停地挖着，把洞挖得越来越大，拼命想钻到石板底下。

Q: heaven
(noun) the place where God lives and where good people go after they die according to some religions
A: 天堂
（名詞）根據某些宗教，指上帝居住的地方，以及善良的人死後會去的地方
Perhaps he would shine in the heavens above, a fifth light on the girdle of Progos-Behemoth!
或許他將在天際熠熠生輝，成為Progos-Behemoth腰帶上的第五顆星！

Q: possess
(verb) to have or own (something)
A: 擁有
（動詞）擁有或擁有（某物）
If the man, like his crew, was so obviously nonreligious, then he should not possess such a gem, not for any reason.
如果這名男子，就像他的 crew 一樣，明顯地無宗教信仰，那麼他無論出於何種原因，都不應該擁有這樣的一顆寶石。

Q: distinct
(adjective) different in a way that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc. : noticeably different
A: 獨特
（形容詞）以你能看見、聽見、聞到、感覺到等的方式不同：明顯不同
Elbryan had the distinct feeling the mist and the treetops were somehow connected.
埃尔布莱恩隐约觉得，那片雾气与树梢之间似乎有着某种联系。

Q: conscious
(adjective) awake and able to understand what is happening around you
A: 有意識
（形容詞）清醒且能理解周遭發生的事
Elbryan was hardly conscious, with Pony holding him up and holding his smashed.
Elbryan 幾乎失去意識，由 Pony 攙扶著，並扶著他受傷的頭部。

Q: retract
(verb) to pull (something) back into something larger that usually covers it
A: 收回
(動詞) 將（某物）拉回至通常覆蓋其上的較大物體之中
Not even blinking, he reached under his robes, then quickly retracted his hand.
他連眼皮都沒眨一下，便伸手探向袍子底下，隨即迅速將手抽了回來。

Q: appropriate
(adjective) right or suited for some purpose or situation
A: 適合
（形容詞）適合或適合某個目的或情境
Elbryan chewed on his lip for a moment, trying to find an appropriate response.
Elbryan 咬了咬嘴唇，試圖想出一個合適的回應。

Q: grunt
(noun) a short, low sound from the throat
A: 土地
(名詞) 從喉嚨發出的短促、低沉的聲音
Barmine continued to scream, though his words soon became but grunts and howls of agony.
Barmine 繼續尖叫，不過他的話語很快便化作了痛苦的呻吟與嚎叫。

Q: inevitably
(adjective) sure to happen
A: 這是必然的
（形容詞）一定會發生
That notion inevitably led her back to images of her own childhood, of her mother ...
這個念頭讓她不由得回想起自己童年的畫面，想起她的母親……

Q: perception
(noun) the way you think about or understand someone or something
A: 感知
（名詞）你思考或理解某人或某事的方式
Thagraine's perception of his sexual past was indeed accurate.
Thagraine's 對自己性經歷的認知確實是準確的。

Q: recover
(verb) to become healthy after an illness or injury : to return to normal health
A: 恢復
（動詞）在疾病或受傷後恢復健康：恢復正常健康
The powrie got to the monk, but Avelyn had recovered now.
那股力量襲向了僧人，但 Avelyn 此刻已恢復過來。

Q: streak
(noun) a long, thin mark that is a different color from its background
A: 連勝
(名詞) 一道長而細的痕跡，其顏色與背景不同
Fiery rocks streaked down before the cave entrance, slicing holes in the wide leaves of trees and bushes.
灼熱的岩石在洞口前劃過，在樹木與灌木的寬大葉片上撕開了個個孔洞。

Q: chop
(verb) to cut (something) into pieces by hitting it with the sharp edge of an ax, knife, etc.
A: 切
（動詞）用斧頭、刀等銳利的刀刃將（某物）切成碎片。
Now the monk did come on fiercely, chopping at the staff as if he meant to snap it in half.
那僧人此刻確實兇猛地撲了上來，劈砍著那根拐杖，彷彿是要將它劈成兩半似的。

Q: tension
(noun) a feeling of nervousness that makes you unable to relax
A: 張力
（名詞）一種讓你無法放鬆的緊張感
Father Abbot Markwart, also sensing the sudden tension, cleared his throat loudly.
院長 Markwart 也察覺到這股突如其來的緊張氣氛，便大聲清了清喉嚨。

Q: crewmen
(noun) a member of a crew: such as
A: 船員
(名詞) 船員：例如
The twitchy little man looked across the open deck, past the staring eyes of the crewmen, to the tall, regal figure of Captain Adjonas.
那個神情緊張的小個子男人越過敞開的甲板，無視船員們注視的目光，望向船長Adjonas那高大威嚴的身影。

Q: encounter
(noun) a meeting that is not planned or expected
A: 遭遇
（名詞）未被計劃或預期的會議
Had their encounter really been special to Dansally?
那次相遇对丹萨莉来说真的那么特别吗？

Q: flank
(noun) the area on the side of an animal (such as a horse) between the ribs and the hip
A: 側面
（名詞）動物（例如馬）肋骨與臀部之間的側邊部位
The eager young man rushed through the opening, shuffling a few steps past Tallareyish's right flank, then cut a swift pivot, grabbing his pole down low with both hands and sweeping it back.
那位躍躍欲試的年輕人衝過缺口，踉蹌著往前走了幾步，從Tallareyish's的右側掠過，隨即迅速轉身，雙手從下方抓住長棍，向後猛地一揮。

Q: prospect
(noun) the possibility that something will happen in the future
A: 前景
（名詞）未來發生某件事的可能性
But the boisterous moment could not last, not with so grim a prospect as a journey to the Barbacan before them.
然而，這喧鬧的時刻無法持久，畢竟眼前等待著他們的是前往Barbacan這般嚴峻的前景。

Q: intrigue
(verb) to make (someone) want to know more about something : to cause (someone) to become interested —often used as (be) intrigued
A: 情節
(動詞) 使（某人）想進一步了解某事：引起（某人）的興趣——常用作「感到好奇」
Jill watched him for a fete moments, honestly intrigued.
Jill 凝視了他片刻，顯得相當好奇。

Q: shark
(noun) a large and often dangerous sea fish with very sharp teeth
A: 鯊魚
（名詞）一種體型龐大、通常具有危險性且牙齒極其鋒利的海魚
No powrie would dare go into the water to try and untangle the netted fan with frenzied sharks so close.
在瘋狂的鯊魚近在咫尺之際，沒有任何船隻敢下水去解開纏在網中的扇形物。

Q: paw
(noun) the foot of an animal that has claws
A: 爪
（名詞）指帶有爪子的動物的腳
The centaur shrugged and pawed the ground uneasily.
半人馬聳了聳肩，不安地用蹄子扒拉著地面。

Q: brutal
(adjective) extremely cruel or harsh
A: 殘酷
（形容詞）極度殘酷或嚴苛
So he suffered the brutal hours of the day, the fighting in which Quintall almost always bested him.
于是，他忍受着白天那段煎熬的时光，在那些较量中，昆塔尔几乎总是胜过他。

Q: occasional
(adjective) happening or done sometimes but not often : not happening or done in a regular or frequent way
A: 偶爾
（形容詞）偶爾發生或被做，但不常：不常見或不常發生
Elbryan shook his head; he had never heard of rangers, except for occasional references by the elves.
Elbryan 搖了搖頭；他從未聽說過遊俠，除了精靈偶爾提起過之外。

Q: settlement
(noun) a formal agreement or decision that ends an argument or dispute; also : an amount of money that someone receives as part of such an agreement
A: 定居
（名詞）結束爭論或爭議的正式協議或決定;另有：某人在此類協議中所獲得的金額
The village was not even walled, as earlier settlements near the Wilderlands had been, and the folk were not well armed.
這個村莊甚至沒有築牆，不像先前位於 Wilderlands 附近的聚落那樣，而且村民們的武裝也不足。

Q: gathering
(noun) an occasion when people come together as a group
A: 聚會
（名詞）人們作為一個團體聚集在一起的場合
Now Avelyn knew why Adjonas was not at the gathering, and as he considered the implications, his gut churned violently.
此刻，Avelyn 終於明白 Adjonas 為何缺席聚會，當他思索箇中含義時，內心猛然一陣翻騰。

Q: grace
(verb) to decorate or add beauty to (something)
A: 格蕾絲
（動詞）裝飾或為（某物）增添美感
Truly the muscled young human was a thing of beauty and grace, a combination of pure strength and uncanny agility.
說真的，那位肌肉結實的年輕人human確實令人賞心悅目，而grace則兼具純粹的力量與超凡的敏捷。

Q: intact
(adjective) not broken or damaged : having every part
A: 完整無缺
（形容詞）未破損或損壞：擁有所有部分
Ships had been found, so the stories went, intact and seaworthy, but with not a crewman aboard.
據傳，人們發現了一些船隻，船體完好且仍可航行，但船上卻沒有一名船員。

Q: oblivious
(adjective) not conscious or aware of someone or something
A: 毫無察覺
（形容詞）對某人或某事沒有意識或意識
Avelyn swallowed hard; she was so oblivious of her partners that she didn't even know how many of them had visited her.
Avelyn 艱難地吞了口口水；她對伴侶們如此漠不關心，甚至不知道究竟有多少人曾來找過她。

Q: suspicion
(noun) a feeling that someone is possibly guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong
A: 懷疑
（名詞）感覺某人可能犯了罪或做了不當的事
The pair walked back toward Dundalis then, Avelyn telling Elbryan his suspicions about the pursuit from the church.
兩人隨後朝 Dundalis 走去，Avelyn 向 Elbryan 談起他對從教堂開始的追蹤行動所懷有的疑慮。

Q: harmony
(noun) the combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time to produce a pleasing sound
A: 和諧
（名詞）同時演奏或唱出不同音符以產生悅耳聲音的組合
There was a music that swelled about him, he suddenly realized, a beautiful harmony, and it, too, seemed to draw him higher to walk among the stars, to dwell in their light and mystery.
他突然意識到，周圍正縈繞著一曲漸強的樂音，那是美妙的harmony，而這樂音似乎也正引領他飛向更高處，在群星之間漫步，棲居於星光與神秘之中。

Q: compel
(verb) to force (someone) to do something
A: 強迫
（動詞）強迫（某人）做某事
Yet he could not deny the tug of that lone, smoking mountain, calling to him, compelling him .
然而，他无法抗拒那座孤零零、烟雾缭绕的山峰所产生的吸引力，它在召唤着他，驱使着他……

Q: loom
(verb) to appear in a large, strange, or frightening form often in a sudden way : to appear in an impressively large or great form
A: 織機
（名詞）用於織造線或紗線以製造布料的框架或機器
And here, before him, loomed the threat, the same threat.
而此刻，那威脅就矗立在他面前，正是那樣的威脅。

Q: tolerate
(verb) to allow (something that is bad, unpleasant, etc.) to exist, happen, or be done
A: 容忍
（動詞）允許（不愉快、不愉快等）存在、發生或被完成
And how could he tolerate any of this madness, this insult to God?
他怎能容忍這一切瘋狂，這對上帝的侮辱？

Q: strip
(noun) a long, narrow piece of something
A: 連環畫
（名詞）一塊細長的某物
A tiny strip peeled away, so thin as to be nearly translucent.
剝下一小條，薄得幾乎透明。

Q: ember
(noun) a glowing piece of coal or wood from a fire
A: 男人
（名詞）一塊發光的煤炭或火燒木頭
Waves of pain assaulted her suddenly; she threw the ember back into the fireplace.
陣陣劇痛突然襲來；她將那塊餘燼扔回壁爐裡。

Q: careful
(adjective) using care
A: 小心
（形容詞）謹慎使用
Jojonah suspected that young Brother Avelyn should be careful in the coming weeks.
Jojonah 認為年輕的 Avelyn 弟兄在接下來的幾週內應該多加小心。

Q: fist
(noun) the hand with its fingers bent down into the palm
A: 拳頭
（名詞）手指彎曲入掌心的手
Elbryan clenched a fist, thinking himself victorious as he marked the flight.
Elbryan 緊握拳頭，看著那道飛行軌跡，自認已獲勝。

Q: opportunity
(noun) an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done : chance
A: 機會
（名詞）某事可完成的時間或情境：機會
The grueling schedule, though, allowed Avelyn the opportunity to put off his more personal problems.
不过，这繁重的工作安排倒让阿维林有机会暂时搁置那些更私人的问题。

Q: refer
(verb) to send (someone or something) to a particular person or place for treatment, help, advice, etc.
A: 參考資料
（動詞）用來派遣（某人或某物）到特定的人或地點接受治療、幫助、建議等。
Elbryan, thinking Bradwarden to be referring to the elves, crinkled his brow incredulously.
Elbryan 以為 Bradwarden 指的是精靈，便難以置信地皺起眉頭。

Q: nervous
(adjective) having or showing feelings of being worried and afraid about what might happen
A: 緊張
（形容詞）對可能發生的事情感到擔憂或害怕的情緒
The pair, along with Bunkus Smealy, went out late that afternoon, leaving the nervous gazes of three monks and thirty crewmen at the rail.
那對男女與 Bunkus、Smealy 一起在當天下午晚些時候出門，留下三名僧侶和三十名船員在船舷旁投以緊張的目光。

Q: brighten
(verb) to add more light to (something)
A: 亮起來
（動詞）為（某物）增添更多光亮
The merchant waved his hand, his face brightening at the mention of the man.
商人揮了揮手，一聽到那人的名字，臉上便露出了笑容。

Q: goal
(noun) something that you are trying to do or achieve
A: 目標
（名詞）你試圖做或達成的事情
For now Avelyn, had his duties, and his goal was growing closer with each gliding league.
目前，Avelyn 肩負著自己的職責，而他的目標是隨著每次滑翔比賽的進行，與目標越來越接近。

Q: wooden
(adjective) made of wood
A: 木製
（形容詞）木頭製成
In her hand she clutched her heavy wooden spoon.
她緊握著那把沉重的木勺。

Q: instruction
(noun) a statement that describes how to do something
A: 教學
（名詞）描述如何做某事的陳述
Master Jojonah's instructions were vague at best, but Avelyn came to understand them in his heart.
Jojonah's 大師的教誨至多只能說是含糊不清，但 Avelyn 卻在心中領會了其中的真意。

Q: helpless
(adjective) not protected : not able to defend yourself
A: 無助
（形容詞）未受保護：無法自我防衛
Siherton knew the truth of Jojonah's words, and seemed now caught within that truth, helpless in the face of reality.
Siherton 深知 Jojonah's 話語中的真相，此刻彷彿被那真相所困，面對現實時顯得無能為力。

Q: physically
(adverb) related to or involving the body or physical form
A: 在物理上
（副詞）與身體或體態有關或涉及
And indeed, Quintall now seemed physically human.
事實上，Quintall 現在看起來確實就像是 human 本人。

Q: twin
(noun) either one of two babies that are born at the same time to the same mother
A: 雙胞胎
（名詞）同一母親同時出生的兩個嬰兒之一
Elbryan fell back behind the twin pines, catching the shout in his throat, gasping for breath.
埃尔布莱恩退到两棵松树后面，强忍住喉间的喊声，大口喘着气。

Q: faint
(verb) to suddenly become unconscious
A: 微弱
（動詞）突然失去意識
Elbryan never saw it; he had fainted dead away.
Elbryan 根本沒看到；他早已昏厥過去。

Q: luck
(noun) the things that happen to a person because of chance : the accidental way things happen without being planned
A: 運氣
（名詞）因機緣而發生在一個人身上的事情：事情在未經計畫的情況下偶然發生的方式
Again sheer luck saved her, for she found a boat hanging from the stern.
純粹是運氣再次救了她，因為她發現船尾掛著一艘小船。

Q: daily
(adjective) happening, done, made, used, or existing every day
A: 每日
（形容詞）每天都在發生、完成、製作、使用或存在
It was yet another part of this unchanging daily ritual.
這又是這套一成不變的日常儀式中的又一個環節。

Q: perform
(verb) to do an action or activity that usually requires training or skill
A: 表演
（動詞）執行通常需要訓練或技能的動作或活動
Precious and thus the third ranking priest in the entire Abellican Church, had performed the ceremony himself!
普雷西厄斯——也就是整個 Abellican Church 的第三號神職人員——親自主持了這場儀式！

Q: unusual
(adjective) not normal or usual
A: 不尋常
（形容詞）不正常也不常見
The stallion had accepted the ranger, but Elbryan knew that to be an unusual thing for proud and wild Symphony.
那匹公馬雖然接受了巡林員，但 Elbryan 知道，對那匹驕傲而野性的 Symphony 來說，這實屬罕見。

Q: item
(noun) an individual thing : a separate part or thing
A: 項目
（名詞）個體事物：獨立的部分或事物
With a shrug, he took up his items and moved to the opening.
With 聳了聳肩，他收拾好物品，走向出口。

Q: working
(noun) money that is available for use while running a business
A: 工作
（名詞）經營企業時可用來支付的貨幣
So they sat tight and waited, the woman working hard to keep her youngest child, a mere infant, from crying.
於是他們靜靜坐著等待，那位婦人竭力安撫她最小的孩子——一個才剛出生的嬰兒——不讓他哭鬧。

Q: nervously
(adjective) having or showing feelings of being worried and afraid about what might happen
A: 緊張地
（形容詞）對可能發生的事情感到憂慮和害怕，或表現出這種情緒
Adjonas watched nervously from the taffrail.
Adjonas 緊張地站在船艉欄杆旁觀望。

Q: react
(verb) to behave or change in a particular way when something happens, is said, etc.
A: 反應
（動詞）在某件事發生、被說出等時，以特定方式行為或改變。
Elbryan could not watch them and try to react.
Elbryan 無法同時觀察他們並試圖做出反應。

Q: appearance
(noun) the way that someone or something looks
A: 外觀
（名詞）某人或某物的外貌
That word was in his head again, a word that perfectly described the appearance of the great horse.
那個詞又浮現在他腦海中，那是一個完美描繪那匹駿馬外貌的詞。

Q: bluntly
(adjective) having a thick edge or point : not sharp
A: 直截了當
（形容詞）邊緣或尖端較鈍：不銳利
He noted that several other patrons shifted their seats, one woman even bluntly turning her back on him.
他注意到其他幾位顧客都換了座位，其中一位女士甚至直接背對著他。

Q: option
(noun) the opportunity or ability to choose something or to choose between two or more things
A: 選項
（名詞）選擇某事的機會或能力，或在兩個或更多事物之間做選擇
This time, though, more than a few of the village folk were considering their options should an emissary approach.
不過這次，村裡有不少人正在思考，倘若使者前來，該如何應對。

Q: summon
(verb) to order (someone) to come to a place
A: 召喚
（動詞）命令（某人）到某地
The demon spirit fell deep within itself, summoned its powers, both physical and magical.
恶魔沉入内心深处，调动起自身的力量，无论是肉体之力还是魔法之力。

Q: reflect
(verb) to move in one direction, hit a surface, and then quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction
A: 反思
（動詞）向一個方向移動，撞到表面，然後迅速移動到另一個通常相反的方向
Elbryan's surprise at her qualification of the remark reflected clearly on his face.
Elbryan's 對她對這番話的評價感到驚訝，這份驚訝清晰地表現在他的臉上。

Q: reaction
(noun) the way someone acts or feels in response to something that happens, is said, etc.
A: 反應
（名詞）一個人對發生的事情、被說出的事物的反應或感受。
The startled, almost feral, reaction of the hunters froze Elbryan in his tracks and sent Pony ducking for cover.
獵人們那驚惶失措、近乎野獸般的反應，讓 Elbryan 當場僵在原地，也讓 Pony 急忙蹲下尋求掩護。

Q: rare
(adjective) not common or usual : not often done, seen, or happening
A: 罕見
（形容詞）不常見或不常見：不常發生、見過或發生
Journeys into the wide, vast ocean were extremely rare, and rumors told of a madness that often grabbed at a crew.
航向那遼闊無垠的大海的旅程極為罕見，而傳聞中常說有一種瘋狂會纏上crew。

Q: servant
(noun) a person who is hired to do household or personal duties such as cleaning and cooking
A: 僕人
（名詞）受雇執行家務或個人工作（如清潔和烹飪）的人
The man on the other side, a servant, flew to the floor as the door swung wide and Brother Justice entered.
門猛然敞開，Justice 兄弟走進來時，對面那位僕人倏地撲倒在地。

Q: host
(noun) a person (especially a man) who is entertaining guests socially or as a job
A: 主持人
（名詞）指以社交或工作形式招待賓客的人（尤其是男性）
Something tugged hard at the young monk, some dark temptation that he should enter one of these men, that he could push out the host spirit and possess the body!
某種力量強烈地牽引著這位年輕的僧人，某種黑暗的誘惑，誘使他進入其中一人體內，將宿主靈魂驅逐出去，進而佔據那具軀體！

Q: agile
(adjective) able to move quickly and easily
A: 敏捷
（形容詞）能夠快速且輕鬆地移動
To think that he had put one of the agile elves off his balance!
真沒想到，他竟然讓其中一位身手敏捷的精靈失去了平衡！

Q: honestly
(adverb) without cheating or lying : in an honest way
A: 說實話
（副詞）不作弊、不撒謊：以誠實的方式
The slips had become too common; Avelyn honestly believed Quintall meant to eliminate the competition.
這種失誤已變得司空見慣；Avelyn 真心認為 Quintall 是想除掉競爭對手。

Q: reference
(noun) the act of mentioning something in speech or in writing : the act of referring to something or someone
A: 參考資料
（名詞）在口語或書寫中提及某事的行為：指涉某物或某人
Elbryan winced at the reference to the tragedy of Dundalis.
Elbryan 一聽到提到 Dundalis 的悲劇，便皺起了眉頭。

Q: string
(noun) a long, thin piece of twisted thread that you use to attach things, tie things together, or hang things
A: 字串
（名詞）一根細長的扭曲線，用來固定物品、綁在一起或掛掛物品
No answer, no hint, just the murmur, an endless string of mysterious whispers.
没有答案，没有线索，只有那低语，一串永无止境的神秘耳语。

Q: breathing
(verb) to move air into and out of your lungs : to inhale and exhale
A: 呼吸
（動詞）將空氣進出肺部：吸氣與呼氣
Slowly, concentrating on his breathing more than anything else, Elbryan turned.
Elbryan 緩緩轉身，此刻他專注於呼吸，勝過一切。

Q: destination
(noun) a place to which a person is going or something is being sent
A: 目的地
（名詞）一個人要去的地方，或某物被送往的地方
What Avelyn focused on, therefore, was the destination, the isle itself.
因此，Avelyn 關注的重點在於目的地——那座島嶼本身。

Q: current
(adjective) happening or existing now : belonging to or existing in the present time
A: 現況
（形容詞）正在發生或存在於此時：屬於或存在於當下
Soon the Windrunner was adrift, the strong currents of All Saints Bay taking her toward a dangerous reef.
不久，Windrunner 便隨波漂流，All、Saints 和 Bay 形成的強勁洋流正將她推向一座危險的暗礁。

Q: shove
(verb) to push (something) with force
A: 推開
（名詞）強而有力的推
Grady was more than willing to comply, practically shoving Cat right onto the man's lap.
Grady 不僅樂意照做，甚至幾乎是把 Cat 直接推到了那名男子的腿上。

Q: trick
(noun) an action that is meant to deceive someone
A: 騙局
（名詞）旨在欺騙他人的行為
We know the tricks Avelyn used to escape, and his cache of magic stones is considerable.
我們知道 Avelyn 過去用來逃脫的詭計，而且他囤積的魔法石數量相當可觀。

Q: hurry
(verb) to move, act, or go quickly
A: 快點
（動詞）快速移動、行動或前進
Pony was trying to hurry, concentrating with all her will on the malachite.
Pony 正試圖加快腳步，全神貫注地凝視著那塊孔雀石。

Q: wielder
(verb) to hold (something, such as a tool or weapon) in your hands so that you are ready to use it
A: 操縱者
(動詞) 將（某物，例如工具或武器）握在手中，以便隨時使用
To cause such devastation as this, simply because it left the hand of its dying wielder and fell across the stone!
僅僅因為它脫離了垂死持有者的手，墜落在石頭上，竟造成了如此慘烈的破壞！

Q: potion
(noun) a drink that is meant to have a special or magical effect on someone
A: 魔藥
（名詞）一種被設計來對某人產生特殊或魔法效果的飲品
I know that yer drinking yer `potions o'
我知道你正在喝你的「魔藥」

Q: bat
(noun) a long rounded stick that is used to hit the ball in baseball
A: 節拍
（名詞）棒球中用來擊球的長而圓的球桿
Two goblins rushed to intercept him, but he batted their weapons aside with a furious two-handed swipe of Hawkwing.
兩名哥布林衝上前攔截他，但他揮舞著Hawkwing，以一記憤怒的雙手劈砍將對方的武器打飛。

Q: crackle
(verb) to make a series of short, sharp noises —often used figuratively
A: 劈啪聲
（動詞）發出連串短促、尖銳的聲響——常作比喻使用
Up came a zombie arm to block; the sword's gemstone flared with sudden power and the blade crackled with energy, as if it had caught a bolt of white lightning and held it fast.
一隻殭屍手臂抬起來擋住；劍上的寶石驟然迸發力量，劍身竄動著能量，彷彿捕捉到一道白光，並將其牢牢鎖住。

Q: hoof
(noun) the hard covering on the foot of an animal (such as a horse or pig)
A: 標題
(名詞) 動物（例如馬或豬）腳上的堅硬外殼
He set out from the abbey one dark and dreary morning, riding an ash-gray mare, not swift of hoof but long in heart.
某個陰沉陰鬱的早晨，他從abbey出發，騎著一匹灰褐色的mare，這匹馬蹄不疾，但心志堅韌。

Q: ultimate
(adjective) happening or coming at the end of a process, series of events, etc.
A: 終極飛盤
（形容詞）在一個過程、一連串事件的結束時發生或即將到來。
Pony sighed, too, and shook her head as if to show her ultimate frustration with adults.
小马也叹了口气，摇了摇头，仿佛在表达她对大人们的极度无奈。

Q: cock
(verb) to pull back the hammer of (a gun) to get ready to shoot
A: 公雞
（動詞）扣動（槍支）的扳機，以準備射擊
The girl cocked her head, suddenly realizing exactly where she was.
女孩歪了歪头，突然意识到自己究竟身在何处。

Q: vantage
(noun) a position from which something is viewed or considered
A: 優勢
(名詞) 觀察或考量某事物的角度
The starkness of the scene from this vantage point, in this mounting light, amazed the companions.
从这个角度看，在渐强的光线中，眼前的景象如此荒凉，令同行者们惊叹不已。

Q: swarm
(verb) to move in a large group
A: 群聚
(動詞) 成群結隊地移動
The younger children came out in a mob, swarming around the older pair.
年幼的孩子们蜂拥而出，围在两个年长的孩子身边。

Q: piety
(noun) devotion to God : the quality or state of being pious
A: 虔誠
(名詞) 對上帝的虔誠：虔敬的特質或狀態
There is more to spirituality than piety, my friend.
朋友，靈性遠不止於虔誠。

Q: display
(noun) an arrangement of objects intended to decorate, advertise, entertain, or inform people about something
A: 顯示
（名詞）一組旨在裝飾、宣傳、娛樂或告知人們的物品排列
Avelyn had never seen such a display, couldn't begin to decipher it.
Avelyn 從未見過這樣的景象，完全無法理解箇中含義。

Q: beret
(noun) a round hat with a tight band around the head and a top that is flat, soft, and loose
A: 敘述
（名詞）一種圓形帽子，帽檐緊貼頭部，帽頂則平坦、柔軟且寬鬆
The red beret gave the figure's identity away.
那頂紅貝雷帽暴露了那人的身分。

Q: mysterious
(adjective) strange, unknown, or difficult to understand
A: 神秘
（形容詞）奇怪、未知或難以理解
No answer, no hint, just the murmur, an endless string of mysterious whispers.
没有答案，没有线索，只有那低语，一串永无止境的神秘耳语。

Q: incident
(noun) an unexpected and usually unpleasant thing that happens
A: 事件
（名詞）發生意外且通常令人不快的事情
Perhaps the incident in the common room was no accident.
也許休息室發生的那件事並非偶然。

Q: swirl
(noun) a twisting or swirling movement, form, or object
A: 旋風
(名詞) 扭曲或旋轉的動作、形態或物體
Earthquakes and thunderstorms, swirling tornadoes, even exploding volcanoes, were more often than not natural events.
地震、雷暴、盤旋的龍捲風，甚至火山爆發，多半都是自然現象。

Q: trance
(noun) a state that is like being asleep except that you can move and respond to questions and commands like a person who is awake
A: 恍惚
（名詞）一種類似睡眠的狀態，但與其不同的是，你能夠活動身體，並像清醒的人一樣回答問題和執行指令
Jojonah dismissed him then and he left the room as if in a trance, overwhelmed indeed.
Jojonah 隨即打發他離開，他彷彿陷入恍惚一般走出了房間，確實是感到不知所措。

Q: hurl
(verb) to throw (something) with force
A: 投擲
（動詞）用力丟擲（某物）
Pony let out a cry, hurled one of her stones at the creature, and ran off.
小马惊叫一声，朝那怪物扔了一块石头，然后跑开了。

Q: pursue
(verb) to follow and try to catch or capture (someone or something) for usually a long distance or time
A: 追擊
（動詞）跟隨並嘗試捕捉或捕捉（某人或某物），通常距離或時間
As her thoughts cleared, she saw that the monk was not pursuing, was not capitalizing on the advantage he had earned.
當她的思緒漸漸釐清時，她發現那位僧人並未追趕，也沒有趁勢利用他所取得的優勢。

Q: instinctively
(adjective) relating to or based on instinct : based on feelings or desires that do not come from thinking or learning
A: 本能地
（形容詞）與本能有關或基於本能的：基於並非源自思考或學習的感受或慾望
Avelyn recoiled instinctively, out of shyness.
Avelyn 出於害羞，下意識地退縮了。

Q: wisdom
(noun) knowledge that is gained by having many experiences in life
A: 智慧
（名詞）透過經歷許多人生經驗所獲得的知識
Soon after, with Palmaris behind her, Jill had come to see the wisdom of the abbot's decision.
不久之後，在Palmaris的支持下，Jill也逐漸體會到方丈決定的明智之處。

Q: comrade
(noun) a close friend you have worked with, been in the military with, etc.
A: 同志
（名詞）指曾共事、共服兵役等經歷的摯友。
Jill stoically suffered the barbs of her comrades, particularly from Warder Miklos Barmine, who seemed to covet her all the more since she would not give in.
Jill 泰然自若地承受著同伴們的嘲諷，尤其是來自 Warder、Miklos 和 Barmine 的嘲諷；由於她不肯屈服，這群人似乎對她更加垂涎。

Q: sincerely
(adverb) genuinely or truly : in a sincere or truthful way
A: 此致
（副詞）真心誠意地或確實地：以真誠或真實的方式
Whatever her personal problems, the sight of Graevis and Pettibwa so animated and so sincerely happy warmed her heart.
無論她個人有何煩惱，看到Graevis和Pettibwa如此神采飛揚、發自內心地開心，都讓她感到一陣暖意。

Q: excuse
(verb) to forgive someone for making a mistake, doing something wrong, etc.,
A: 藉口
（動詞）原諒某人犯錯、做錯事等，
Some of the other masters, Siherton in particular, watched him closely, very closely, seeking an excuse to berate him.
其他幾位大師，尤其是 Siherton，緊緊盯著他，盯得非常緊，企圖找個藉口來斥責他。

Q: exit
(verb) to go out of a place or situation : to make an exit
A: 退出
（動詞）離開某地或情境：為了離開
Avelyn bowed deeply and exited the room.
Avelyn 深深鞠了一躬，隨即離開房間。

Q: chrysoberyl
(noun) A vitreous mineral, often pale green, a mixed oxide of aluminium and beryllium with the chemical formula BeAl2O4, used as a gemstone.
A: 金綠寶石
（名詞）一種玻璃狀礦物，通常呈淡綠色，是鋁與鈹的混合氧化物，化學式為 BeAl₂O₄，常用作寶石。
Jojonah dropped the chrysoberyl into the pocket of his thick robe and moved far from Avelyn, facing the younger man directly.
Jojonah 將金綠寶石放進厚重長袍的口袋裡，隨即遠離 Avelyn，直視著這位年輕人。

Q: enchantment
(noun) a feeling of being attracted by something interesting, pretty, etc. : the state of being enchanted
A: 魔力
（名詞）被有趣、美麗等事物吸引的感覺：被迷住的狀態
Lodestone was highly magnetic; its enchantment would send it fast to a metal surface.
磁石具有極強的磁性；其魔力會使其迅速被吸向金屬表面。

Q: palm
(noun) the inside part of the hand between the wrist and the fingers
A: 棕櫚
（名詞）手腕與手指之間的內側部分
Carved into the roof were four arms, two sets, hands lifted high, palms open and holding stones.
屋顶上雕刻着四只手臂，分两组，双手高举，掌心朝上，手中各握着一块石头。

Q: nerve
(noun) one of the many thin parts that control movement and feeling by carrying messages between the brain and other parts of the body
A: 膽量
（名詞）眾多細長的部分之一，透過傳遞大腦與身體其他部位之間的訊息來控制運動與感覺
After a few moments, Elbryan's nerves began to wear thin.
过了一会儿，埃尔布莱恩开始感到焦躁不安。

Q: threaten
(verb) to say that you will harm someone or do something unpleasant or unwanted especially in order to make someone do what you want
A: 威脅
（動詞）說你會傷害別人，或做一些不愉快或不受歡迎的事，特別是為了讓別人做你想做的事
The questions spiraled into a singular line of thought, a singular fear that threatened to break the monk's very mind.
這些疑問不斷盤旋，最終匯聚成一條單一的思緒，化作一股單一的恐懼，幾乎要將那位僧人的心智徹底摧毀。

Q: battered
(adjective) damaged by being used too much or in a careless way
A: 遍體鱗傷
（形容詞）因過度使用或粗心大意而受損的
Seeing that creature in full flight, Elbryan stabbed the staff back out hard to his left, hitting the dazed and battered goblin right in the face.
眼見那生物正飛奔而來，Elbryan猛地將法杖向左後方一揮，正中那名神志恍惚、遍體鱗傷的哥布林臉部。

Q: stroke
(verb) to move your hand over (someone or something) gently and in one direction
A: 中風
（動詞）輕輕地將手移過（某人或某物）並朝一個方向移動
The young woman closed her eyes and felt the gentle, unthreatening stroke on her hair.
那位年輕女子閉上眼睛，感受著那輕柔而毫無威脅的撫摸拂過她的頭髮。

Q: sarcastically
(adjective) using or showing sarcasm
A: 帶有諷刺意味地
（形容詞）帶有諷刺意味的；使用或表現出諷刺的
He studied the man in the distant corner, the one Tol had referred to sarcastically as "our lord protector," with new interest.
他帶著嶄新的興趣，打量著遠處角落裡的那個人——也就是 Tol 曾諷刺地稱之為「我們的守護主」的那位。

Q: teasing
(verb) to laugh at and criticize (someone) in a way that is either friendly and playful or cruel and unkind
A: 調侃
(動詞) 以友善調侃或殘酷刻薄的方式嘲笑並批評（某人）
Not in a lewd way, like the drunk in the bar, or even in a teasing way, like the handsome young man.
并非像酒吧里那个醉汉那样流光溢彩，甚至也不像那位英俊小伙那样调情。

Q: useless
(adjective) not at all useful : not doing or able to do what is needed : not producing or able to produce the effect you want
A: 沒用
（形容詞）完全沒用：做不到或做不到你想要的效果
Avelyn swallowed his next retort, knowing that it would be a useless argument.
Avelyn 強忍住接下來的反駁，因為他知道這只會是徒勞的爭辯。

Q: threatening
(adjective) capable of causing someone's death
A: 威脅性的
（形容詞）足以導致他人死亡的
A bit of water had accumulated in one low spot, but nothing threatening or even inconvenient.
某處低窪處積了一點水，但既不構成威脅，也不造成任何不便。

Q: maneuver
(noun) a clever or skillful action or movement
A: 機動
(名詞) 機智或嫻熟的舉動或動作
How simple the evasion proved, for the giants could not maneuver their great bodies to follow!
這招閃避竟是如此簡單，因為那些巨人根本無法調動他們龐大的身軀跟上！

Q: rapid
(adjective) happening in a short amount of time : happening quickly
A: 快速
（形容詞）短時間內發生：快速發生
Again came the spinning slivers, two in rapid succession, this time angled higher to hit the monster about the head.
旋轉的碎片再次飛來，接連兩片，這次角度更高，直擊那頭怪物的頭部。

Q: estimation
(noun) a judgment or opinion about something
A: 估計
(名詞) 對某事的判斷或看法
Bunkus Smealy spoke for many of them by Adjonas' estimation.
Bunkus 據 Adjonas 估計，Smealy 代表了其中許多人的心聲。

Q: combination
(noun) a result or product of combining two or more things or people
A: 組合
（名詞）結合兩個或多個事物或人所產生的結果或產物
Elbryan saw an opening and let fly a combination left jab, step, and right cross.
埃尔布莱恩抓住机会，迅速打出左刺拳、跨步、右直拳的连击。

Q: frantically
(adjective) feeling or showing a lot of fear and worry
A: 慌亂地
（形容詞）感到或表現出極度恐懼和擔憂
Adjonas looked up at his sails, then at his crew, tacking frantically to keep them as full of wind as possible.
Adjonas 抬頭望向船帆，接著又望向他的 crew，正拼命地轉向，以確保船帆能盡可能地迎風鼓脹。

Q: bang
(verb) to cause or allow (something, such as part of your body) to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
A: 老兄
(動詞) 使（某物，例如身體的某個部位）撞擊某物，並因此發出巨響
That notion was lost along with so many others, fleeting thoughts banging into a wall of images.
那個念頭與其他無數念頭一同消逝，那些轉瞬即逝的思緒，彷彿撞上了一面由影像構成的牆。

Q: swell
(verb) to become larger than normal —often + up
A: 膨脹
(動詞) 變得比平常更大 — 常與「up」搭配使用
And so the days went, the sun, the stars, the endless swells and sparkles.
日子就這樣一天天過去，有太陽、有星星，還有那無盡的波濤與波光粼粼。

Q: bog
(noun) an area of soft, wet land : marsh
A: 天啊
（名詞）柔軟、潮濕的土地區域：沼澤
But many of the hardier plants had kept their summer hue, many flowers still bloomed, and this reedy bog, the one place in all the valley that Elbryan had truly come to hate, had not frozen.
但許多耐寒的植物仍保持著夏日的色澤，許多花朵依然盛開，而這片蘆葦叢生的沼澤——整個山谷中唯獨Elbryan真正厭惡的地方——卻未曾結冰。

Q: extract
(verb) to remove (something) by pulling it out or cutting it out
A: 摘錄
（動詞）用來移除（某物）時，透過拉出或切掉它
When he squeezed them, extracting the now-flavored liquid, the elves would inevitably complain about how little he had collected.
當他擠壓它們，榨出已帶有風味的液體時，精靈們總會抱怨他收集的量太少。

Q: broad
(adjective) large from one side to the other side : wide
A: 寬廣
（形容詞）從一邊到另一邊大：寬
The powrie dipped its broad shoulder, trying to tackle the ranger.
那頭巨獸聳了聳寬闊的肩膀，試圖將遊俠撞倒。

Q: accompany
(verb) to go somewhere with (someone) : to be a companion for (someone)
A: 伴奏
（動詞）與（某人）一起去某處：成為（某人）的伴侶
Again that hoarse laughter, this time accompanied by the other two.
那沙啞的笑聲又響起，這次另外兩個人也跟著笑了。

Q: concentration
(noun) the ability to give your attention or thought to a single object or activity : the ability to concentrate
A: 專注
（名詞）將注意力或思考集中於單一物件或活動的能力：專注的能力
Boredom crept into his concentration, along with the frustration of realizing that Tuntun might be right.
無聊之感悄然滲入他的專注之中，同時伴隨著一種挫敗感——他意識到 Tuntun 說得或許有理。

Q: singular
(adjective) showing or indicating no more than one thing —abbr. sing.
A: 單數
（形容詞）僅指一件事物或僅表示一件事物——縮寫：sing.
All his dreams melded into that singular, mounting fear.
All 他的夢想與那股日益加劇的恐懼融為一體。

Q: folly
(noun) the lack of good sense or judgment : foolishness
A: 愚行
(名詞) 缺乏常識或判斷力：愚蠢
But still she feared that his decision was folly, based on his underestimating the pain within her.
但她仍然担心，他的决定是愚蠢的，因为他低估了她内心的痛苦。

Q: hatch
(noun) an opening in the deck of a ship or in the floor, wall, or roof of a building
A: 蛻變
(名詞) 船舶甲板上，或建築物的地板、牆壁或屋頂上的開口
He shuffled for the hatch and got there just after it opened.
他蹣跚地走向艙門，剛到那裡，艙門便打開了。

Q: forfeit
(verb) to lose or give up (something) as a punishment or because of a rule or law
A: 沒收
(動詞) 因受懲罰或基於規則或法律而失去或放棄（某物）
On the open seas, he was the captain; at Pimaninicuit, he would do as told, or all payment, and the sum was considerable, would be forfeit.
在茫茫大海之上，他是船長；但在Pimaninicuit，他必須服從命令，否則那筆可觀的酬金將全數沒收。

Q: amethyst
(noun) a clear purple or bluish-purple stone that is used as a gem
A: 紫水晶
（名詞）一種透明的紫色或藍紫色礦石，用作寶石
The object of Thagraine's death, a huge purple amethyst, held Avelyn's attention.
那颗巨大的紫色紫水晶——正是塔格雷恩之死的关键——吸引了阿维琳的目光。

Q: quartz
(noun) a mineral that is often found in the form of a hard crystal and that is used especially to make clocks and watches
A: 石英
（名詞）一種常以堅硬晶體形式出現的礦物，特別常用於製作鐘錶
Scattered around it were the small quartz crystals, blackened, some stuck in the remains of the golden setting.
周圍散落著些許石英晶體，已然變黑，其中幾顆還嵌在金質鑲座的殘骸中。

Q: destruction
(noun) the act or process of damaging something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired : the act or process of destroying something
A: 毀滅
（名詞）將某物嚴重破壞到不存在或無法修復的行為或過程：破壞某物的行為或過程
For a moment, I admit, I even held fast a fantasy that my memory of the destruction, of the carnage, was in error.
我得承認，有一瞬間，我甚至抱持著一種幻想，以為自己對那場毀滅與屠殺的記憶是錯誤的。

Q: naked
(adjective) not wearing any clothes : not covered by clothing
A: 裸體
（形容詞）不穿衣服：不被衣服遮蓋
Elbryan got up once to add wood to the fire, and Pony laughed at him as he hopped about, naked, his bare feet stumbling on the cold ground.
Elbryan 起身往火裡添了些柴，Pony 則看著他赤身裸體地蹦蹦跳跳，赤腳在冰冷的地面上踉蹌，不禁笑出聲來。

Q: invasion
(noun) the act of entering a place in an attempt to take control of it
A: 入侵
（名詞）進入某地以試圖控制該地的行為
If one invasion came every five hundred years the Coastpoint Guards, the elite of the elite, must be prepared for it!
倘若每五百年便會發生一次入侵，Coastpoint Guards——這群精英中的精英——就必須為此做好準備！

Q: broach
(verb) to introduce (a subject, issue, etc.) for discussion
A: 銑削
(動詞) 提出（某個主題、議題等）以供討論
The central stone of the broach was a hematite, as he had suspected, an oval of liquid gray, deep and smooth.
正如他所料，胸針的中央寶石是一顆赤鐵礦，呈液態灰色的橢圓形，色澤深邃且表面光滑。

Q: endless
(adjective) having no end : seeming to have no end : lasting or taking a long time
A: 無盡
（形容詞）無盡：看似無盡：持續或耗時甚久
To face the Nightbird, to know endless sleep?
面對 Nightbird，便是迎向永恆的沉睡？

Q: youngster
(noun) a young person
A: 年輕人
（名詞）年輕人
The patrols began that day, with a score and five youngsters walking the rim of the bowl-shaped vale that held Dundalis.
巡邏就在那天展開，二十五名年輕人沿著環繞著Dundalis的碗狀山谷邊緣行走。

Q: sake
(noun) the benefit of someone or something
A: 清酒
（名詞）對某人或某事的利益
She wanted to yell out for someone to help doomed Olwan, wanted to scream simply for the sake of screaming.
她想大聲呼救，希望有人能來幫助那個注定要遭殃的 Olwan；她想尖叫，純粹只是為了尖叫。

Q: lament
(verb) to express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness about something
A: 哀歌
（動詞）用來表達對某事的悲傷、遺憾或不快樂
The master paused and lamented his own weakness.
师傅停顿了一下，为自己的软弱而懊恼。

Q: intensify
(verb) to become stronger or more extreme : to become more intense
A: 加強
（動詞）變得更強或更極端：變得更強烈
The dance intensified, the pace, the spins.
舞步愈發激烈，節奏加快，旋轉也愈發頻繁。

Q: tighten
(verb) to make (something) tight or tighter or to become tight or tighter
A: 收緊
（動詞）使（某物）緊繃或更緊，或變得緊繃或更緊
More arrows whistled past, each trailing a strand, each tightening the web about Elbryan, holding him from his meal.
更多箭矢呼嘯而過，每支箭尾都拖著一縷絲線，將纏繞在 Elbryan 身上的網越收越緊，使他無法享用這頓美餐。

Q: patron
(noun) a person who gives money and support to an artist, organization, etc.
A: 模式
（名詞）指向藝術家、組織等提供金錢和支持的人。
She got pinched at every stop, hugged by every patron who left at night, but she never seemed to care.
她每到一站都會被人捏一下，每當夜幕低垂時，離開的每位顧客都會擁抱她，但她似乎從不在意。

Q: realization
(noun) the state of understanding or becoming aware of something
A: 實現
（名詞）理解或覺察某事的狀態
Cat suffered his insults, but couldn't dismiss the realization that Pettibwa would have handled it differently, better.
凯特忍下了他的侮辱，却无法摆脱这样的念头：佩蒂布瓦若在场，定会以不同的方式、更好的方式来处理此事。

Q: quest
(noun) a journey made in search of something
A: 任務
（名詞）尋找某物的旅程
Avelyn cried out, thinking himself doomed, thinking that he had failed and that all the quest was ended.
Avelyn 放聲大喊，以為自己大限已到，以為自己失敗了，這場征途就此終結。

Q: creep
(verb) to move slowly with the body close to the ground
A: 爬行
（動詞）身體靠近地面時緩慢移動
If he didn't have their respect, he couldn't expect their loyalty, and given the level of jealousy that had been creeping about the four since they had become the chosen Preparers ...
如果他得不到他們的尊重，就別指望他們會效忠；況且，自從他們成為被選中的 Preparers 以來，這四人之間便一直瀰漫著一股嫉妒之氣……

Q: crush
(verb) to press or squeeze (something) so hard that it breaks or loses its shape
A: 暗戀
（動詞）用力壓迫或擠壓（某物）到使其斷裂或失去形狀
The fire on that particular dwarf was indeed extinguished as a huge booted foot crushed the diminutive creature flat.
當一隻巨大的靴子將那隻矮小的生物踩扁時，牠身上的火焰確實熄滅了。

Q: normal
(adjective) usual or ordinary : not strange
A: 正常
（形容詞）通常或普通：不奇怪
The monk had shed his telltale brown robe in favor of the more normal dress of a villager.
那位僧人脱下了那件显眼的褐色袈裟，换上了村民更为寻常的装束。

Q: politely
(adjective) having or showing good manners or respect for other people
A: 有禮貌地
（形容詞）具有或展現良好禮儀，或對他人抱持尊重
Most listened politely but turned up their eyes and shook their heads whenever Brody looked away.
大多數人雖然禮貌地聽著，但每當 Brody 轉開視線時，他們便會翻白眼並搖頭。

Q: lend
(verb) to give (something) to (someone) to be used for a period of time and then returned
A: 借出
（動詞）給（某物）給（某人），使用一段時間後再歸還
Avelyn's lack of initial response to the news that his mother had died had lent credence to Siherton's complaints.
Avelyn's 得知母親去世的消息後最初毫無反應，這讓 Siherton's 的抱怨顯得更有道理。

Q: hood
(noun) a soft covering for the head and neck often attached to a coat or cape
A: 胡德
（名詞）頭部和頸部的柔軟覆蓋物，通常附在外套或披風上
Avelyn dared to peek out from under his hood at the handful of spectators lining the road before the monastery's.
Avelyn 膽敢從兜帽下偷瞄一眼，望向修道院前道路兩旁那寥寥數名圍觀者。

Q: following
(adjective) coming next
A: 追隨
（形容詞）接下來
If Avelyn left St.-Mere-Abelle for any reason, he would have to wait until the following year to enter.
如果 Avelyn 因任何原因離開 St.-Mere-Abelle，他必須等到隔年才能加入。

Q: fighter
(noun) someone or something that fights: such as
A: 戰鬥機
(名詞) 參與戰鬥的人或事物：例如
Then the ranger began his scan again, seeking the newcomer, this skilled fighter, this assassin.
接著，巡林員再次開始搜尋，尋找這位新來者——這位身手不凡的戰士，這位刺客。

Q: stomach
(noun) the organ in your body where food goes and begins to be digested after you swallow it
A: 胃部
（名詞）你體內食物在吞下後開始被消化的器官
Avelyn's stomach churned; he knew the woman, hardly more than a girl.
Avelyn's 感到一陣反胃；他認識那個女人，她簡直還只是個小姑娘。

Q: continuing
(verb) to do something without stopping : to keep doing something in the same way as before
A: 繼續
(動詞) 不停地做某事：像以前一樣持續做某事
The older woman collected her tray and rushed away, blending into the continuing party just a step from the bar.
那位年長的婦人收起托盤匆匆離去，在距離吧檯僅一步之遙處，便融入了仍在進行的派對中。

Q: moon
(noun) the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the sun
A: 月亮
（名詞）繞地球運行、夜晚透過反射太陽光芒發光的大圓物體
Under the light of a half moon, he saw the outline of the Windrunner gliding out into the bay.
在半月微光下，他看見Windrunner的身影正滑向海灣。

Q: towering
(adjective) very powerful or intense
A: 高聳的
（形容詞）非常強大或強烈
The fog had receded now to the edges of the vale, and there it hung, blurring the dark shadows of the towering mountains, blurring the boundary between earth and sky.
霧氣此刻已退至山谷邊緣，瀰漫於那裡，模糊了巍峨群山的深邃陰影，也模糊了天地之間的界線。

Q: tremble
(verb) to shake slightly because you are afraid, nervous, excited, etc.
A: 顫抖
（動詞）因為害怕、緊張、興奮等而微微顫抖。
Quintall glowered at Smealy, the old sea dog trembling with frustration.
昆塔尔怒视着斯米利，这位老海员因沮丧而浑身发抖。

Q: harmlessly
(adjective) not causing harm : unable to cause harm : not dangerous : not meant to cause harm or offense —sometimes + to
A: 無害地
(形容詞) 不造成傷害的：無法造成傷害的：不危險的：無意造成傷害或冒犯的 —有時 + to
The staff swished harmlessly through the air.
那根棍子在空中無害地揮舞著。

Q: lessen
(verb) to become less or to cause (something) to become less
A: 課程
(動詞) 減少，或使（某物）減少
Still, without complaint, the good monk used his hematite once more, this time to lessen the wounds of the injured.
儘管如此，這位善良的僧人仍不怨言地再次使用他的赤鐵礦，這次是為了減輕傷者的傷勢。

Q: crime
(noun) an illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government
A: 犯罪
（名詞）政府可能懲罰某人的非法行為
There was still the matter of Jill's crime, though.
不過，Jill's 的犯罪問題仍然存在。

Q: muddy
(adjective) filled or covered with mud
A: 泥濘
（形容詞）被泥巴填滿或覆蓋
Elbryan looked her over carefully, satisfied that she, was not injured, only muddy and weary from so long a ride.
Elbryan 仔細打量了她一番，確認她並未受傷，只是因長途騎行而滿身泥濘、疲憊不堪。

Q: bubble
(verb) to form or produce bubbles
A: 泡泡
（動詞）形成或產生氣泡
Most of the fiery stuff of that time long past had bubbled and flowed away from the cavern, but enough had remained to harden about the dactyl's corporeal form.
那久遠年代中大部分的熾熱物質早已從洞穴中翻湧而出、流逝殆盡，但仍有足夠的量殘留下來，在達克提爾的肉身周圍凝固成形。

Q: consume
(verb) to eat or drink (something)
A: 消費
（動詞）吃或喝（某物）
Dinoniel and much of his army had been consumed and destroyed, but the dactyl...
迪诺尼尔及其大部分军队已被吞噬并歼灭，但那只达克提尔……

Q: tend
(verb) to give your attention to and take care of (something or someone)
A: 傾向
（動詞）讓你關注並照顧（某物或某人）
That meant gathering wood and tending the fires, repairing the cabins-which always seemed to need repair!
這意味著要撿柴生火、照料火堆，還要修繕小屋——這些小屋似乎總是有修不完的地方！

Q: mood
(noun) the way someone feels : a person's emotional state
A: 情緒
（名詞）一個人的感受：一個人的情緒狀態
Elbryan glared at Juraviel, in no mood for cryptic talk.
Elbryan 怒視著 Juraviel，完全沒心情聽那些晦澀難懂的言論。

Q: sharply
(adverb) in a harsh, critical, or angry way
A: 銳利地
（副詞）以嚴厲、批判或憤怒的方式
The tunnel continued straight for a dozen paces, then turned sharply to the right, where Elbryan had run.
隧道筆直延伸了十幾步，隨後向右急轉，而 Elbryan 正是朝那個方向跑去的。

Q: intercept
(verb) to stop and take someone or something that is going from one place to another place before that person or thing gets there
A: 攔截
（動詞）在某人或某物抵達之前，停下來帶走該人或物從一個地方到另一個地方
Elbryan wondered, as he, too, worked through the tangled crowd, angling to intercept the newcomer.
Elbryan 邊想著，邊穿梭在擁擠的人群中，試圖攔下這位新來者。

Q: impressive
(adjective) deserving attention, admiration, or respect : making a good impression
A: 令人印象深刻
（形容詞）值得關注、欽佩或尊重：留下良好印象
The visible parts of the monastery were impressive; the sea wall alone rose and melted back into the cliff face for more than a mile.
修道院的外部景觀令人嘆為觀止；光是那道海堤，便綿延超過一英里，時而聳立於眼前，時而又與懸崖融為一體。

Q: painful
(adjective) causing pain to your body
A: 痛苦
（形容詞）讓你身體感到疼痛
In the morning came the second painful parting.
清晨，第二次令人心痛的離別來臨了。

Q: impact
(noun) the act or force of one thing hitting another
A: 影響
（名詞）一件事撞擊另一物的行為或力量
Elbryan was surprised by the force of the impact and that his sword had not cut into the goblin's skull.
Elbryan 對撞擊的力道感到驚訝，也驚訝自己的劍竟未能劈開那隻哥布林的頭骨。

Q: conjure
(verb) to make (something) appear or seem to appear by using magic
A: 召喚
（動詞）用魔法使（某物）出現或看起來出現
Elbryan recalled the humming sound; he conjured an image of buzzing bees.
Elbryan 憶起那陣嗡嗡聲；他腦海中浮現出一群嗡嗡飛舞的蜜蜂。

Q: signal
(noun) an event or act which shows that something exists or that gives information about something : sign
A: 訊號
（名詞）顯示某物存在或提供資訊的事件或行為：符號
Up in front, one of the women signaled that the caravan was nearly upon them.
前方，其中一名女子示意车队快要赶上他们了。

Q: forever
(adverb) for an endless time : for all time
A: 永遠
（副詞）永恆的時間：直到永遠
Pettibwa was forever laughing, dancing with her tray from one table to the next.
佩蒂布瓦总是笑眯眯的，端着托盘在各张餐桌间穿梭。

Q: horrible
(adjective) causing horror : very shocking and upsetting
A: 糟透了
（形容詞）造成恐怖：非常震驚且令人不安
Jill felt as if she must be the most horrible person in the world.
Jill 覺得自己大概是世界上最糟糕的人。

Q: limit
(verb) to stop or prevent an increase in (something) : to keep (something) from becoming greater
A: 極限
（動詞）停止或防止（某物）增加：防止（某物）變得更大
Mere-Abelle to the very limits of his powers!
Mere-Abelle 竭盡全力！

Q: technique
(noun) a way of doing something by using special knowledge or skill
A: 技巧
（名詞）利用特殊知識或技能來完成某件事的方式
For the first year, they would study barehanded techniques, punching and grappling.
在 first 年，他們將研習徒手技法、拳擊與擒拿。

Q: explosion
(noun) the sudden, loud, and violent release of energy that happens when something (such as a bomb) breaks apart in a way that sends parts flying outward
A: 爆炸
（名詞）當某物（如炸彈）以一種方式破裂，導致零件飛散時，能量突然、響亮且劇烈釋放的現象
Avelyn slumped low, his vision blurred, sharp explosions going off in the back of his head.
Avelyn 蜷縮著身子，視線模糊，腦後不斷傳來劇烈的爆炸聲。

Q: dock
(noun) an area of water in a port where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
A: 然而，
（名詞）港口中船舶裝卸或修理的水域區域
The four crewmen of the Windrunner's boat, which was bouncing noisily against the wooden dock, sat through it all with smirking faces, thoroughly amused and certainly not impressed.
Windrunner's號船正發出嘩啦嘩啦的聲響，在木製碼頭上來回撞擊，船上的四名船員卻一臉譏諷地坐著，顯得十分樂在其中，絲毫沒有被嚇倒。

Q: rarely
(adverb) not very often
A: 很少
（副詞）不常
Of the six, only one was still accounted for, a huge broadsword named Icebreaker, wielded by a rarely seen ranger, Andacanavar, in the far northland of Alpinador.
在這六把劍中，僅有一把仍下落不明，那是一把名為 Icebreaker 的巨型闊劍，由一位鮮少露面的遊俠 Andacanavar 在 Alpinador 的極北之地所持有。

Q: consequence
(noun) something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions
A: 後果
（名詞）因特定行動或一組條件而發生的事物
Might there be consequences for such an action?
此舉會不會招致後果？

Q: issue
(verb) to give (something) to someone in an official way : to give or supply (something) to (someone)
A: 子嗣
（動詞）以正式方式給予某人（某物）：給予或供應（某物）給（某人）
Elbryan chuckled, not surprised that predictable Tuntun enjoyed issuing the beatings.
Elbryan 輕笑一聲，對Tuntun這般可預見的行徑——總愛大打出手——絲毫不感意外。

Q: intention
(noun) the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose
A: 意圖
（名詞）你計劃要做或達成的事：一個目標或目的
Of course, he had no intention of allowing any court.
當然，他根本無意讓任何法院介入。

Q: dust
(noun) fine dry powder that builds up inside buildings on surfaces that have not recently been cleaned
A: 塵埃
（名詞）建築物內部未曾清潔表面上積聚的細乾燥粉末
Terranen Dinoniel was dust in the earth; the dactyl meant to win this time.
Terranen Dinoniel 已化為塵土；這次，達克提爾本該勝出。

Q: assassin
(noun) a person who kills someone (such as a famous or important person) usually for political reasons or for money : a person who assassinates someone
A: 刺客
（名詞）通常因政治原因或金錢殺害他人（如名人或重要人物）的人：暗殺他人的人
That, combined with the presence of this magic-wielding assassin, surely concerned the monk.
再加上这位精通魔法的刺客的出现，这无疑让那位僧人感到担忧。

Q: unnoticed
(adjective) not seen or noticed
A: 不被察覺
（形容詞）未被看見或察覺的
To Pony and Elbryan, alert as they were, the creature was invisible and unnoticed.
對Pony和Elbryan而言，儘管他們早已提高警覺，那生物卻依然隱形且未被察覺。

Q: inner
(adjective) located toward the inside of something : not on or at the edge or outside of something
A: 內部
（形容詞）位於某物內部：不在某物的邊緣、邊緣或外部
It was as if the being shone of its own accord, an inner light making the flowing hair glow and shimmer.
那身影彷彿自發地散發著光芒，一股內在的光芒讓那飄逸的秀髮熠熠生輝。

Q: unexpected
(adjective) not expected
A: 意想不到
（形容詞）不預期
A cloud of bats shuddered to life at the unexpected noise and flew off down one of the tunnels formed when the lava had flowed from this spot.
一羣蝙蝠被這突如其來的聲響驚動，顫動著甦醒，隨即朝著當初熔岩從此處流淌時形成的隧道之一飛去。

Q: grand
(adjective) involving or including many people or things : very large in scope : intended to have an important or impressive result
A: 偉大
（形容詞）涉及或包含許多人或事物：範圍非常大：意圖產生重要或令人印象深刻的結果
The dactyl cackled, thinking itself grand to be able to send such creatures - any creatures!
那隻達克提爾咯咯地笑著，自以為能派遣這樣的生物——任何生物！——真是了不起。

Q: nightmare
(noun) a dream that frightens a sleeping person : a very bad dream
A: 噩夢
（名詞）嚇到熟睡中的人的夢：非常糟糕的夢
Chasing the nightmares away.
驅散噩夢。

Q: anxious
(adjective) afraid or nervous especially about what may happen : feeling anxiety
A: 焦慮
（形容詞）害怕或緊張，尤其是對可能發生的事情：感到焦慮
Elbryan felt the anxious gazes of his companions upon him, waiting for him to start it all.
Elbryan 感覺到同伴們焦慮的目光正注視著他，等待著他率先開口。

Q: hunting
(noun) the activity or sport of chasing and killing wild animals
A: 狩獵
（名詞）追逐並獵殺野生動物的活動或運動
Elbryan and his friends had offered to walk patrols since the first day of the hunting party's return.
自狩獵隊於 first 日返程以來，Elbryan 和他的朋友們便主動提出要進行徒步巡邏。

Q: hardy
(adjective) able to live through difficult conditions (such as a cold winter or a drought)
A: 堅韌
（形容詞）能夠在艱難的環境下生存（例如寒冷的冬天或乾旱）
The folk of Dundalis were, a hardy bunch, not shying from the occasional fight.
Dundalis 那裡的人們，是一群堅韌不拔的人，並不畏懼偶爾的衝突。

Q: taunt
(verb) to say insulting things to (someone) in order to make that person angry
A: 嘲弄
(動詞) 對（某人）說些侮辱性的話，目的是為了激怒對方
The elves were taunting him, the boy knew.
那個男孩知道，精靈們正在嘲弄他。

Q: golden
(adjective) made of gold
A: 金色
（形容詞）金子製成
The rest of his dress, though weathered, was rich, particularly a golden brocade and jewel-studded baldric.
他衣著的其他部分雖已斑駁，卻依然華麗，尤其是那條鑲有寶石的金色錦緞肩帶。

Q: startle
(verb) to surprise or frighten (someone) suddenly and usually not seriously —often used as (be) startled
A: 嚇一跳
(動詞) 突然讓（某人）感到驚訝或害怕，通常程度不嚴重——常用作「（被）嚇一跳」
Then she turned and skipped off, and was startled a moment later when Elbryan jumped out in front of her.
接著她轉身蹦蹦跳跳地走了，片刻後，當 Elbryan 突然從她面前跳出來時，她嚇了一跳。

Q: universe
(noun) all of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc.
A: 宇宙
（名詞）整個空間及其內的一切，包括恆星、行星、星系等。
Elbryan felt totally alone, yet one with the universe, a small part of majesty, a small but endless flicker in eternity.
Elbryan 感到徹底的孤獨，卻又與宇宙融為一體，既是壯麗景象中的一小部分，也是永恆中微小卻無盡的微光。

Q: urge
(noun) a strong need or desire to have or do something
A: 衝動
（名詞）強烈的需求或渴望擁有或做某事
Elbryan resisted the sudden and inexplicable urge to run over and kiss Pony.
埃尔布莱恩强忍住那种突然涌上心头、又说不清道不明的冲动，没跑过去亲吻波尼。

Q: blush
(noun) the red color that spreads over your face when you are ashamed, embarrassed, confused, etc.
A: 腮紅
（名詞）當你感到羞愧、尷尬、困惑等情緒時，臉上泛起的紅暈。
The young woman blushed and looked away.
那位年輕女子臉紅了，轉過頭去。

Q: unexpectedly
(adjective) not expected
A: 出乎意料地
（形容詞）出乎意料的
He nodded to Adjonas, then unexpectedly handed the stone to Avelyn.
他對 Adjonas 點了點頭，接著出乎意料地將那塊石頭遞給了 Avelyn。

Q: amaze
(verb) to surprise and sometimes confuse (someone) very much : to fill (someone) with wonder
A: 死去
（動詞）令（某人）大感驚訝，有時甚至感到困惑：令（某人）驚嘆不已
The starkness of the scene from this vantage point, in this mounting light, amazed the companions.
从这个角度看，在渐强的光线中，眼前的景象如此荒凉，令同行者们惊叹不已。

Q: steep
(adjective) almost straight up and down : rising or falling very sharply
A: 陡峭
（形容詞）幾乎直線上下：非常急劇地上升或下降
Finally, after hours of backtracking, the pair came to a short descent down a steep, sandy bank.
經過數小時的折返，兩人終於來到一段陡峭的沙坡，開始向下走了一小段路。

Q: expanse
(noun) a large and usually flat open space or area —usually + of
A: 遼闊
(名詞) 一片寬闊且通常平坦的開闊空間或區域 —通常 + 的
Exhausted, the two men dove under for the last expanse, swimming so the craft would pass right over them.
兩人筋疲力盡，在最後一段水域潛入水中，游動著讓船隻正好從他們頭頂駛過。

Q: amazement
(noun) a feeling of being very surprised or amazed
A: 驚嘆
(名詞) 感到非常驚訝或驚嘆的感覺
Expressions ran from excitement to awkward fear to blank amazement as the villagers took stock of the kills, especially the last carcass on the shoulder poles, a smallish humanoid form.
當村民們審視這些獵物時，他們的表情從興奮轉為尷尬的恐懼，最後又變成茫然的驚訝，尤其是看到肩扛桿上最後那具屍體——那是一個體型較小的類人形生物。

Q: nasty
(adjective) very unpleasant to see, smell, taste, etc.
A: 真噁心
（形容詞）非常令人不快，無論是看見、聞到、嘗起來，等等。
These weren't particularly nasty traps, designed more to embarrass than to injure.
这些陷阱并不算特别恶毒，其设计目的更多是为了让人难堪，而非造成伤害。

Q: nestle
(verb) to lie comfortably close to or against someone or something
A: 雀巢
(動詞) 舒適地依偎在某人或某物身旁或靠著
Juraviel, too, was near to sleep, the elf comfortably nestled in the V of a high branch.
Juraviel 也快要睡著了，這名精靈舒適地蜷縮在高枝形成的V形凹處裡。

Q: fume
(verb) to show or feel anger
A: 抽菸
(動詞) 表現或感到憤怒
Twice he fumed corners to see the monster waiting for him.
他兩度急轉彎，只見那怪物正等著他。

Q: lower
(verb) to cause (someone or something) to move to a lower position
A: 降低
（動詞）使（某人或某物）移動到較低的位置
Elbryan crouched lower, though he was obviously seen.
Elbryan 蹲得更低了，儘管他顯然已被發現。

Q: known
(adjective) generally accepted as something specified
A: 已知
（形容詞）通常被公認為某種特定事物
It came out in a burst of emotion Avelyn had not known since that night he had cried for his dead mother.
這股情緒如洪水般湧現，是 Avelyn 自從那個為亡母痛哭的夜晚以來，從未再有過的感受。

Q: besides
(preposition) other than (someone or something)
A: 而且
（介詞）除（某人或某物）外
The woman shrugged; at least there was something to do now besides walking the wall.
那名女子聳了聳肩；至少現在除了在城牆上巡邏之外，總算有事可做了。

Q: inform
(verb) to give information to (someone)
A: 通知
（動詞）向（某人）提供資訊
Elbryan took it all in stride, with the exception of any insults to Pony, which he promptly informed the teasers would bring them serious and painful retaliation.
Elbryan 對一切都泰然處之，唯獨針對 Pony 的任何侮辱，他當即警告那些嘲弄者，這將招致嚴厲且痛苦的報復。

Q: greatly
(adverb) to a great extent or degree : very much
A: 非常
（副詞） 在很大程度上：非常
It pleased her greatly to help out Elbryan, to guard his emotions.
能帮助埃尔布莱恩、守护他的情绪，这让她感到非常高兴。

Q: comforting
(verb) to cause (someone) to feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc. : to give comfort to (someone)
A: 令人感到安慰的
(動詞) 使（某人）感到較不擔憂、煩惱、害怕等：安慰（某人）
I hold no comforting illusions; that group is in danger as great as my own.
我没有抱任何自欺欺人的幻想；那群人面临的危险，和我自己一样大。

Q: overcome
(verb) to defeat (someone or something)
A: 克服
（動詞）擊敗（某人或某物）
That thought sparked anger in the young man, enough to overcome his fear.
這個念頭在年輕人心中激起了怒火，足以壓過他的恐懼。

Q: sympathetic
(adjective) feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation : having or showing feelings of sympathy
A: 同情
（形容詞）對處於困境的人感到或表現出關心：對某人有或表現出同情的情感
Master Jojonah was glad to hear the sympathetic question.
Jojonah 師傅聽見這句體貼的問候，感到很高興。

Q: whimper
(verb) to make a quiet crying sound
A: 嗚咽聲
（動詞）發出輕柔的哭聲
Carley dan Aubrey's whimper brought him back to his senses.
Carley dan Aubrey's 一聲啜泣讓他回過神來。

Q: shaft
(noun) the long, narrow part of a weapon, tool, instrument, etc.
A: 軸
（名詞）武器、工具、儀器等物件中細長的部分
It raised the shaft like a club, bearing down on him.
它像棍棒般舉起軸桿，朝他猛然砸下。

Q: skitter
(verb) to move quickly and lightly along a surface
A: 熠熠生輝
(動詞) 在某個表面上快速且輕盈地移動
Avelyn ran from the chapel, skittering down the empty halls, his footsteps echoing noisily.
阿维林从小教堂里跑出来，沿着空荡荡的走廊飞快地跑着，脚步声在走廊里回响，响亮而刺耳。

Q: squirm
(verb) to make a lot of twisting movements because you are nervous, uncomfortable, bored, etc. —sometimes used figuratively
A: 扭動
(動詞) 因緊張、不自在、無聊等原因而頻繁扭動身體——有時也作比喻
The other was also on the ground, squirming and groaning.
另一个也躺在地上，扭动着身子，发出呻吟声。

Q: shadowy
(adjective) full of shade or shadows
A: 陰影般的
（形容詞）充滿陰影或暗處的
Still his eyes searched the corners of the shadowy room for his mother's spirit.
然而，他的目光仍在昏暗房间的每个角落搜寻着母亲的魂魄。

Q: widely
(adverb) over or through a wide area : in or to many places
A: 廣泛
（副詞）跨越或穿越廣域：在或多個地點
So went the widely accepted argument that allowed for relaxing some aspects of the holy pledge.
這便是當時廣為接受的論點，它使得人們得以放寬這項神聖誓言的某些方面。

Q: neatly
(adjective) not messy : clean and orderly
A: 整齊地
（形容詞）不雜亂：整潔有序
Pettibwa had neatly burst apart at Abbot Dobrinion's decree, at the notion that
Pettibwa 因修道院長 Dobrinion's 的命令，以及這個念頭，而徹底崩潰了

Q: frantic
(adjective) feeling or showing a lot of fear and worry
A: 慌亂
（形容詞）感到或表現出很多恐懼和擔憂
For Elbryan, life went along at its usual frantic pace, learning and growing.
對 Elbryan 而言，生活依然以一如既往的忙碌步調持續著，不斷學習與成長。

Q: cot
(noun) a narrow, light bed often made of cloth stretched over a folding frame —called also (British) camp bed
A: 一點點
(名詞) 一種窄而輕便的床，通常由布料繃在可折疊的框架上——在英國亦稱為「野營床」
Avelyn rolled off the cot and fumbled with his flint and steel, finally getting the candle lit.
Avelyn 從行軍床上滾了下來，笨手笨腳地擺弄著打火石，總算點燃了蠟燭。

Q: recite
(verb) to read (something) out loud or say (something) from memory usually for an audience
A: 背誦
(動詞) 通常在聽眾面前，將（某物）大聲朗讀或背誦出來
Now Avelyn began to recite his evening prayers so that he might hear no more.
此時，Avelyn 開始誦念晚禱，好讓自己不再聽見那些聲音。

Q: heed
(verb) to pay attention to (advice, a warning, etc.)
A: 請注意
(動詞) 注意（建議、警告等）
Would the people of that village have heeded his warnings?
那個村子的人會聽從他的警告嗎？

Q: drew
(noun) a comparison of two things based on their being alike in some way
A: 德魯
(名詞) 基於兩者某種相似性而進行的比較
Up on the branch, the ranger fitted two arrows to his bow, one above the other and drew back the string.
在樹枝上，護林員將兩支箭搭在弓上，一上一下，然後drew拉開弓弦。

Q: lone
(noun) someone who likes to act, live, or work alone : loner
A: 獨自
(名詞) 喜歡獨自行動、生活或工作的人：獨行者
Just the goblins and a lone giant, slumped together, soaked in blood from the many small wounds on each corpse.
只有那些哥布林和一名孤零零的巨人，他們蜷縮在一起，每具屍體上無數的小傷口滲出的鮮血將他們浸得渾身濕透。

Q: miserable
(adjective) very unhappy
A: 痛苦
（形容詞）非常不快樂
When he finished, he seemed a miserable wretch indeed; his huge form had wilted upon the hard ground, his eyes teary.
說完之後，他看起來確實像個可憐蟲；他那魁梧的身軀癱軟在堅硬的地面上，眼中噙著淚水。

Q: sincere
(adjective) having or showing true feelings that are expressed in an honest way
A: 誠摯
（形容詞）擁有或展現真實的情感，並以誠實的方式表達
From the trees at the base of the hillock, Juraviel and some others watched the sword-dance in sincere admiration.
Juraviel 和其他幾人站在小丘腳下的樹叢中，滿懷由衷的欽佩之情觀賞著劍舞。

Q: recognition
(noun) the act of accepting that something is true or important or that it exists
A: 榮譽
（名詞）接受某物為真實、重要或其存在的行為
The gentleman smiled in recognition of Grady when he noticed the approach.
那位紳士注意到Grady走近時，便微笑著向他致意。

Q: tingle
(verb) to have a feeling like the feeling of many small sharp points pressing into your skin
A: 一陣酥麻感
(動詞) 有一種感覺，就像許多細小的尖刺壓在皮膚上的感覺
Avelyn clutched the malachite firmly, felt its magic tingling and coursing through his hand, then his arm, and into all his body.
Avelyn 緊緊握住那塊孔雀石，感覺到它的魔力在掌心微微刺癢，隨後沿著手臂流竄，最終灌注全身。

Q: tense
(adjective) nervous and not able to relax
A: 時態
（形容詞）緊張且無法放鬆
followed a tense moment - Jill, and probably Connor, not sure if he would try to kiss her again.
緊接著是一段緊張的時刻——Jill，還有可能包括Connor，不確定他是否會再次試圖親吻她。

Q: freedom
(noun) the power to do what you want to do : the ability to move or act freely
A: 自由
（名詞）做你想做的事的能力：自由移動或行動的能力
In that elven forest, under that elven sky, l knew freedom.
在那片精靈森林裡，在那片精靈天空下，我體會到了自由。

Q: jab
(noun) a quick or sudden hit with something sharp or hard —sometimes used figuratively
A: 擊敗
(名詞) 用尖銳或堅硬的物體快速或突然擊打——有時也作比喻
Elbryan saw an opening and let fly a combination left jab, step, and right cross.
埃尔布莱恩抓住机会，迅速打出左刺拳、跨步、右直拳的连击。

Q: barkeep
(noun) A bartender
A: 酒保
(名詞) 調酒師
Jill turned to the barkeep, the man merely shaking his head.
Jill轉頭看向酒保，那人只是搖了搖頭。

Q: whore
(noun) a woman who has sex with people in exchange for money : prostitute
A: 娼婦
（名詞）以金錢為交換條件與人發生性關係的女性：妓女
Why, even the practiced whores of House Battlebrow were losing their charms for him!
天啊，就連House和Battlebrow那對老練的妓女，在他眼中也漸漸失去了魅力！

Q: trained
(adjective) housebroken
A: 受過訓練的
（形容詞）已受過如廁訓練
True, Elbryan had been taken in and trained; true, Lady Dasslerond had allowed Juraviel, Tuntun, and the others to go out to find the ranger and help him with his fight.
的確，Elbryan 已被收留並接受訓練；的確，Dasslerond 夫人允許 Juraviel、Tuntun 以及其他人外出尋找那位遊俠，並協助他作戰。

Q: moan
(verb) to make a long, low sound because of pain, unhappiness, or physical pleasure
A: 呻吟
（動詞）因疼痛、不快或身體上的愉悅而發出長而低沉的聲音
The creature gave a slight moan and tumbled headlong into the brush.
那生物輕輕呻吟了一聲，隨即頭朝下跌進了灌木叢中。

Q: headlong
(adverb) with the head leading : headfirst
A: 一頭栽
（副詞）頭朝前：頭朝下
The creature gave a slight moan and tumbled headlong into the brush.
那生物輕輕呻吟了一聲，隨即頭朝下跌進了灌木叢中。

Q: spar
(verb) to box with someone as a form of training or practice
A: 儲蓄
(動詞) 與某人進行拳擊對練，作為訓練或練習的一種形式
Dozens of elves were about this day, some sparring with practice weapons, others dancing.
這一天，有數十名精靈在場，有的正用練習武器對練，有的則在跳舞。

Q: buckle
(verb) to fasten (something, such as a belt) with a buckle
A: 扣環
(動詞) 用扣環扣緊（某物，例如皮帶）
Waves of pain buckled the young man's legs.
陣陣劇痛讓那名年輕人的雙腿彎曲。

Q: horizontal
(adjective) positioned from side to side rather than up and down : parallel to the ground
A: 水平
（形容詞）呈左右方向而非上下方向排列：與地面平行
The attack flurry played itself out, Elbryan coming to a crouched stance, Hawkwing horizontal in front of him.
連串的攻擊告一段落，Elbryan 蹲下身子，Hawkwing 則橫臥在他面前。

Q: futilely
(adjective) having no result or effect : pointless or useless
A: 徒勞地
（形容詞）沒有結果或效果的：毫無意義或無用的
Dosey grabbed at the monk's wrists, tugging futilely, trying to cry for help, scream, anything.
Dosey 抓住僧人的手腕，徒勞地拉扯著，試圖呼救、尖叫，無論什麼都好。

Q: crossbow
(noun) a weapon that shoots arrows and that consists of a short bow attached to a longer piece of wood
A: 弩
（名詞）一種能發射箭矢的武器，由一張短弓與一根較長的木桿組成
There were indeed powries on her deck now, some with heavy crossbows; taking potshots at the swimming monks.
甲板上確實站著幾名士兵，其中有些人手持重型弩弓，正對著游動的僧侶們隨意射擊。

Q: bulky
(adjective) large and difficult to carry or store
A: 塊狀物
（形容詞）體積龐大，難以搬運或存放
As soon as Pony was away, the monk searched for some hiding spot for his bulky frame, but realized that he had little time to spare.
Pony一離開，那位僧人便試圖為自己魁梧的身軀找個藏身之處，卻發現時間已所剩無幾。

Q: flick
(noun) a short, quick movement
A: 女孩
(名詞) 短促、迅速的動作
A flick of the wrist dislodged the bar and Elbryan kicked open the door, striding a single step into the shack.
他輕輕一甩手腕，門閂便被撬開，Elbryan一腳踹開門，大步跨進了那間小屋。

Q: burly
(adjective) strong and heavy : husky
A: 魁梧的
（形容詞）強壯且碩大：魁梧的
Elbryan was surprised that the burly man hadn't decided to go out alone and hunt the bear.
Elbryan 感到意外，因為那位壯漢竟然沒有決定獨自出門去獵熊。

Q: intrusion
(verb) to come or go into a place where you are not wanted or welcome
A: 入侵
（動詞）擅自闖入或進入一個不歡迎你、不希望你出現的地方
And then she felt the intrusion, the spirit of Avelyn making its way into her.
接著，她感覺到一股入侵感，Avelyn 的靈魂正滲入她的體內。

Q: huff
(verb) to say (something) in a way that shows you are annoyed or angry
A: 哈
(動詞) 以一種顯露出你感到不悅或生氣的方式說（某事）
Brother Avelyn came huffing and puffing behind her, the monk trotting along without complaint.
Avelyn 氣喘吁吁地跟在她身後，那位僧人則毫無怨言地小跑著跟上。

Q: resemble
(verb) to look or be like (someone or something)
A: 相似
（動詞）看起來或像（某人或某物）
Its bottom was nearly flat, and placed on the floor it resembled some strange purple bush, with stems of various heights rising at many angles.
它的底部幾乎是平的，放在地板上時，活像一叢奇特的紫色灌木，枝幹高低不一，以各種角度聳立著。

Q: eternal
(adjective) having no beginning and no end in time : lasting forever
A: 永恆
（形容詞）時間無開始無終：永恆存在
To Avelyn, these stones were truly the gift of God, the magic of the heavens, the promise of eternal life and glory.
對 Avelyn 而言，這些石頭無疑是上帝的恩賜、天界的奇蹟，更是永生與榮耀的承諾。

Q: linger
(verb) to stay somewhere beyond the usual or expected time
A: 多停留
（動詞）停留在超出平常或預期時間的地方
Elbryan and Pony lingered long by the corpse, studying it intently.
埃尔布莱恩和波尼在尸体旁久久驻足，仔细端详着。

Q: stake
(verb) to risk the loss of (something, such as money)
A: 支聯
（動詞）冒著失去（例如金錢）的風險
The usual answer to such a request came in the form of the messenger's head staked before the village wall.
對於這類請求，通常的回應就是將傳信人的頭顱釘在村牆前。

Q: graceful
(adjective) moving in a smooth and attractive way
A: 優雅的
（形容詞）動作流暢且優美
Sometimes they held hands, and other times they let go long enough for every other elf to turn a graceful pirouette.
有時他們十指相扣，有時則會鬆開手，讓其他精靈有足夠的時間旋出優雅的一圈。

Q: cutting
(adjective) used for cutting things
A: 切割
（形容詞）用來切割物品
Then he sent it straight out a second time, cutting short the thrust as the elf predictably ducked.
接着，他再次直刺而出，就在精灵如预料中那般闪身躲避时，他猛地收住了剑锋。

Q: amid
(preposition) in or into the middle of (something)
A: 在
（介詞）在（某物）中或中間
Avelyn blinked; amid the wonders of the door, he hadn't even noticed the huge latch!
Avelyn 眨了眨眼；在門的奇觀中，他甚至沒注意到那個巨大的門閂！

Q: spectacle
(noun) a very impressive show
A: 節目
（名詞）非常令人印象深刻的表演
With great effort, Elbryan tore his gaze from the dreadful spectacle below and glanced all around.
埃尔布莱恩费了九牛二虎之力，才将视线从下方的惨状上移开，环顾四周。

Q: grind
(verb) to crush or break (something) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface or using a special machine
A: 磨練
（動詞）用粗糙表面或特殊機器將某物壓碎或碎成非常小的碎片
Most did not see the charge then, a splendid thing indeed; but they heard it, the very ground shaking under their feet.
當時多數人並未目睹那次衝鋒——那確實是一場壯觀的景象；但他們聽見了，腳下的大地為之震動。

Q: mercy
(noun) kind or forgiving treatment of someone who could be treated harshly
A: 仁慈
（名詞）對可能被嚴厲對待的人給予善意或寬恕的對待
They showed no mercy; Pony saw one woman beg for her life, offer herself to the goblins circling about her.
他们毫不留情；波尼看到一名女子在求饶，甚至向围在她身边的哥布林献身。

Q: profound
(adjective) having or showing great knowledge or understanding
A: 深遠
（形容詞）擁有或展現出極高的知識或理解力
Questions too profound flitted about his consciousness.
一些過於深奧的問題在他腦海中一閃而過。

Q: vessel
(noun) a ship or large boat
A: 船隻
（名詞）船隻或大型船隻
Another ball of flaming pitch soared out from the monastery, skipping in along the starboard rail of the vessel, igniting the mainsail into one tremendous flame.
又一團燃燒的瀝青球從修道院飛射而出，沿著船隻的右舷舷牆彈跳而來，將主帆點燃成一團熊熊烈火。

Q: succession
(noun) the act of getting a title or right after the person who had that title or right before you has died or is no longer able or allowed to have it; also : the process by which this happens
A: 繼承
（名詞）取得頭銜的行為，或在擁有該頭銜的人或你之前的人去世後，或不再有能力或被允許擁有該頭銜;另見：這是如何發生的過程
Again came the spinning slivers, two in rapid succession, this time angled higher to hit the monster about the head.
旋轉的碎片再次飛來，接連兩片，這次角度更高，直擊那頭怪物的頭部。

Q: standing
(noun) the position or rank of someone in a group
A: 參選
（名詞）群體中某人的職位或階級
Finally, he opened his eyes and rolled to find Juraviel alone standing near him.
最後，他睜開眼睛，翻身一看，發現Juraviel正獨自站在他身旁。

Q: stir
(verb) to mix (something) by making circular movements in it with a spoon or similar object
A: 攪拌
（動詞）用湯匙或類似物品在某物中做圓周運動來混合
The young man had a million questions stirring around in his head.
那名年輕人的腦海中盤旋著無數個問題。

Q: reverse
(verb) to change (something) to an opposite state or condition
A: 背面
（動詞）用來將（某物）改變為相反的狀態或條件
The powrie immediately reversed direction, deftly turning about on the rope with sure, strong grips.
那隻獸立刻改變方向，在繩索上靈巧地轉身，雙爪抓握穩健有力。

Q: tide
(noun) the regular upward and downward movement of the level of the ocean that is caused by the pull of the Sun and the Moon on the Earth
A: 潮汐
（名詞）太陽和月亮對地球的拉力所造成的海洋水位規律上下移動
The Windrunner caught the next tide away from the unlawful and dangerous place, and they were soon into Entel harbor.
Windrunner 趁著下一波潮水，離開了那個非法且危險的地方，不久便進入了 Entel 港。

Q: bind
(verb) to tie or wrap (something) with rope, string, etc.
A: 綁定
（動詞）用繩索、繩子等綁住或包裹（某物）。
Short of that, there was the very real possibility that Abbot Dobrinion would bind Jill into indenture to Connor, perhaps for the remainder of her life.
若非如此，修道院長 Dobrinion 極有可能將 Jill 強迫為 Connor 的契役，甚至可能長達其餘生。

Q: heighten
(verb) to increase the amount, degree, or extent of (something) : increase
A: 升高
（動詞）增加（某物）的數量、程度或範圍：增加
These movements alone would continue to heighten Elbryan's balance, his sense of control over his body.
光是這些動作，就足以持續增強 Elbryan's 的平衡感，以及他對自身身體的掌控感。

Q: descent
(noun) the act or process of going from a higher to a lower place or level
A: 血統
（名詞）從較高位置或層次移動到較低層次的行為或過程
From the sound of its descent, the floor of the cave was not more than eight feet below the opening, he figured.
從下墜時的聲響判斷，他估計洞穴的底部距離洞口不超過八英尺。

Q: ancient
(adjective) very old : having lived or existed for a very long time
A: 古代
（形容詞）非常古老：已經生活或存在了很長時間
Who will quell the ancient and deep hatred between powrie and goblin when Bestesbulzibar is gone?
當 Bestesbulzibar 不在人世時，究竟誰能平息波里族與哥布林之間那源遠流長、根深蒂固的仇恨？

Q: silver
(adjective) made of silver
A: 銀色
（形容詞）銀製
Its limbs were slender and long and its armor a silver shining coat of fine interlocking links.
它的四肢纤细修长，身披一袭银光闪闪的铠甲，由细密的链环紧密交织而成。

Q: incredible
(adjective) difficult or impossible to believe
A: 不可思議
（形容詞）難以或不可能相信
Avelyn wanted to go closer to it to study the stern facial features and the incredible craftsmanship of the armor.
Avelyn 想走近一點，仔細觀察那張嚴肅的面容，以及這套盔甲令人驚嘆的工藝。

Q: hero
(noun) a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities
A: 英雄
（名詞）因偉大或勇敢的行為或優良品質而受到敬佩的人
But they, these innocents placed in the path of war, and not I, are the true heroes of the day, for each of them -
但他們——這些被捲入戰火的無辜者，而非我——才是當日真正的英雄，因為他們每一個人——

Q: credit
(noun) money that a bank or business will allow a person to use and then pay back in the future
A: 鳴謝
（名詞）銀行或企業允許個人使用並未來償還的貨幣
The dactyl could not take direct credit, but that mattered little.
那个达克提尔人无法直接居功，但这并不重要。

Q: organize
(verb) to arrange and plan (an event or activity)
A: 組織
（動詞）安排和規劃（活動或活動）
Now the creature saw the time to organize its forces fully; to begin its unified attacks.
此刻，那生物認為時機已成熟，該全面整頓軍力，展開統合攻勢了。

Q: careen
(verb) to go forward quickly without control
A: 將船隻駛向海底
(動詞) 失控地快速向前衝
Cat-the-Stray winced as the thoughts careened back in time.
當思緒如失控般倒流回過去時，Cat-the-Stray 不禁皺起眉頭。

Q: board
(noun) a long, thin, flat piece of wood
A: 董事會
（名詞）一塊又長又細、扁平的木頭
I took my frustrations out on the signpost, I admit, tearing off the lowest board, the scribbled references to the original village.
我承認，我把一肚子火發洩在那塊路標上，扯下了最底下的木板，連同上面關於原村莊的塗鴉字跡一併撕下。

Q: winding
(verb) to follow a series of curves and turns
A: 蜿蜒
(動詞) 沿著一系列彎曲與轉折前行
The ranger left Weedy Meadow that night, moving through the winding valley east of the village with the fleeing family.
那晚，護林員離開了 Weedy 和 Meadow，隨着逃難的一家人穿過村莊東邊蜿蜒的山谷。

Q: speech
(noun) a spoken expression of ideas, opinions, etc., that is made by someone who is speaking in front of a group of people
A: 演講
（名詞）由在一群人面前發言的思想、意見等口述表達
Jojonah launched into a rushed explanation, more the regurgitation of a prepared speech than anything spontaneous.
Jojonah 急忙開始解釋，那更像是背誦預先準備好的講稿，而非任何即興之作。

Q: feed
(verb) to give food to (someone or something)
A: 餵食
（動詞）給（某人或某物）食物
Just the birds, feeding on the bodies of her fallen friends.
只有鳥群，正在啄食牠們陣亡同伴的屍體。

Q: thud
(noun) a loud, dull sound made especially when a heavy object hits something : thump
A: 砰
（名詞）特別響亮、鈍鈍的聲音，當重物撞擊物體時：砰
At the last moment, the arrow turned in mid-flight, thudding hard into a tree.
就在千钧一发之际，箭在空中突然转向，重重地射进了一棵树上。

Q: female
(noun) a woman or a girl : a female person
A: 女性
（名詞）女性或女孩：女性人
The guards were forty in number, with only seven of them female.
守衛共有四十人，其中只有七人是女性。

Q: sailing
(noun) the sport or activity of traveling on water in a sailboat
A: 帆船
（名詞）在水上航行的帆船運動或活動
One - at least one - had already gone by Pireth Tulme, making for the beach of Horseshoe Bay, and two flanked the sailing ship on the right, a third on its left.
其中一艘——至少有一艘——已經從 Pireth Tulme 旁駛過，朝著 Horseshoe Bay 的海灘前進；另有兩艘在帆船右側護航，第三艘則在左側。

Q: possession
(noun) the condition of having or owning something
A: 佔有
（名詞）擁有或擁有某物的狀態
Avelyn realized then that an attempt at possession was akin to fighting an enemy on his home ground.
Avelyn 當時才意識到，試圖附身於他人，無異於在敵人的地盤上與之交戰。

Q: harbor
(noun) a part of the ocean, a lake, etc., that is next to land and that is protected and deep enough to provide safety for ships
A: 港口
（名詞）海洋、湖泊等靠近陸地且受保護且足夠深以保障船隻安全的區域
Then likely he was now a charred thing, drifting to the bottom of the harbor.
那么，他现在八成已经变成一具焦黑的尸体，正漂向海港的底部。

Q: guest
(noun) a person who is invited to visit or stay in someone's home
A: 來賓
（名詞）受邀拜訪或住在某人家中的人
All four of the dactyl's guests felt that imposing weight keenly.
All 達克提爾的四位賓客都深刻地感受到了那份沉重的氣勢。

Q: pat
(verb) to lightly touch (someone or something) with your hand usually several times in order to show affection or approval or to provide comfort
A: 帕特
（動詞）用手輕輕觸碰（某人或某物），通常多次以表達愛意、認可或給予安慰
Juraviel exclaimed and patted the young man on the back.
Juraviel 驚呼一聲，並拍了拍那名年輕人的背。

Q: method
(noun) a way of doing something
A: 方法
（名詞）做某件事的方式
At first, the monk used the conventional methods, the same lessons that had been given to him in St.-Mere-Abelle.
在 first，那位僧人採用了傳統的方法，也就是他在 St.-Mere-Abelle 所學到的那些教誨。

Q: awful
(adjective) extremely bad or unpleasant
A: 真糟糕
（形容詞）極其糟糕或令人不快
Pony came to know that it was not simple terror and grief that had forced her to bury those awful images, but guilt.
Pony 終於明白，迫使她將那些可怕的畫面深埋心底的，不僅僅是恐懼與悲痛，還有罪惡感。

Q: flying
(noun) the activity of traveling in an aircraft
A: 飛行
（名詞）搭乘飛機旅行的活動
Immediately the mob rolled in around them, for all the Howling Sheila was flying fists and breaking chairs.
人群瞬間蜂擁而至，只見 Howling 和 Sheila 拳腳相向，椅子被砸得粉碎。

Q: wedding
(noun) a ceremony at which two people are married to each other
A: 婚禮
（名詞）兩人結婚的儀式
How much more could she have hoped for above the wedding in Palmaris?
除了與Palmaris的婚禮之外，她還能期待什麼呢？

Q: instrument
(noun) a tool or device used for a particular purpose; especially : a tool or device designed to do careful and exact work
A: 樂器
（名詞）用於特定目的的工具或裝置;特別是：設計用來進行細緻且精確的工作工具或裝置
The man would be reduced to an instrument of destruction, Avelyn's destruction.
那人將淪為毀滅的工具，Avelyn's 毀滅。

Q: stuff
(noun) materials, supplies, or equipment
A: 東西
（名詞）材料、補給品或設備
Most of the fiery stuff of that time long past had bubbled and flowed away from the cavern, but enough had remained to harden about the dactyl's corporeal form.
那久遠年代中大部分的熾熱物質早已從洞穴中翻湧而出、流逝殆盡，但仍有足夠的量殘留下來，在達克提爾的肉身周圍凝固成形。

Q: fold
(noun) a line or mark made by bending one part of something over another part and pressing at the bent edge : a line or mark made by folding something : crease
A: 摺疊
（名詞）將某物一部分彎曲在另一部分上，並按壓彎曲邊緣所形成的線條或痕跡：折痕
It would bring them into its fold, tribe by tribe, race by race, growing as the night grows when the sun touches the western horizon.
它將把他們一個又一個地納入麾下，一個又一個部落，一個又一個種族，如同太陽觸及西方地平線時，黑夜逐漸籠罩大地那般不斷壯大。

Q: scatter
(verb) to cause (things or people) to separate and go in different directions
A: 散射
（動詞）使（事物或人）分離並朝不同方向前進
And so were a dozen other goblins, scattered all about the area.
此外，還有十幾隻哥布林散落在該區域各處。

Q: complaint
(noun) a statement that you are unhappy or not satisfied with something
A: 申訴
（名詞）表示你對某事不滿意或不滿意的陳述
Still, without complaint, the good monk used his hematite once more, this time to lessen the wounds of the injured.
儘管如此，這位善良的僧人仍不怨不悔地再次使用他的赤鐵礦，這次是為了減輕傷者的傷勢。

Q: flowing
(verb) to move in a steady and continuous way —often used figuratively
A: 流動的
(動詞) 以穩定且持續的方式移動——常作比喻使用
It was as if the being shone of its own accord, an inner light making the flowing hair glow and shimmer.
那身影彷彿自發地散發著光芒，一股內在的光芒讓那飄逸的秀髮熠熠生輝。

Q: weigh
(verb) to find how heavy (someone or something) is : to measure the weight of (someone or something)
A: 稱重
（動詞）用來判斷（某人或某物）有多重：用來測量（某人或某物）的重量。
That was something of an exaggeration, but, indeed, the goblin wasn't much above four feet tall and couldn't have weighed more than Elbryan's ninety pounds.
這話雖有些誇張，但那隻哥布林的身高確實不到四英尺，體重也絕不會超過九十磅。

Q: boldly
(adjective) not afraid of danger or difficult situations
A: 大膽地
（形容詞）不怕危險或困難情況
It didn't matter, the ranger decided boldly, and went to work.
「這無所謂，」護林員果斷地決定，隨即開始工作。

Q: eagerly
(adjective) very excited and interested : feeling a strong and impatient desire to do something or for something
A: 非常期待
（形容詞）非常興奮且感興趣：感受到強烈且急切的渴望，想做某件事或為了某件事
The short, stocky man went at the martial training as eagerly as Avelyn went at the nighttime studies.
那位身材矮胖的男人投入武術訓練的熱情，就如同 Avelyn 投入夜間研讀那般高漲。

Q: poverty
(noun) the state of being poor
A: 貧窮
（名詞）貧窮狀態
Piety, dignity, poverty, that was the pledge offered upon entering the Order of St.-Mere-Abelle.
虔誠、尊嚴、清貧，這便是進入St.-Mere-Abelle的Order時所立下的誓言。

Q: violently
(adjective) using or involving the use of physical force to cause harm or damage to someone or something : showing violence
A: 激烈地
（形容詞）使用或涉及使用武力，以對某人或某物造成傷害或損害：具有暴力性質
Cat-the-Stray shook her head violently, as if trying to launch the disturbing half memories right out of her ear.
Cat-the-Stray 猛地搖了搖頭，彷彿想把那些令人不安的殘缺記憶直接從耳朵裡甩出去。

Q: unlike
(preposition) different from (something or someone)
A: 與
（介詞）與（某物或某人）不同
The gem was unlike anything she had seen before, yellowish-green with a black streak down its middle.
這顆寶石與她以往見過的任何寶石都截然不同，呈黃綠色，中央有一道黑色的條紋。

Q: perch
(noun) something (such as a tree branch) that a bird sits on
A: 鱸魚
（名詞）鳥兒所坐的某物（例如樹枝）
Something else watched the young man from a perch in one of the thicker pines on the ridge.
山脊上某棵枝叶茂密的松树上，还有个东西正从树梢上注视着那个年轻人。

Q: sink
(verb) to go down below the surface of water, mud, etc.
A: 水槽
（動詞）潛入水面以下、泥濘等地。
With trembling fingers, Elbryan retrieved his short sword, and then he sank even deeper into the hollow, paralyzed with terror.
With 顫抖著手指，Elbryan 抽出了他的短劍，隨後他因驚恐而全身僵直，更深地陷進了那個凹陷處。

Q: attitude
(noun) the way you think and feel about someone or something
A: 態度
（名詞）你對某人或某事的想法和感受
Juraviel glared at Tuntun, for the female's sour attitude had forced the words out before any sound screen could be cast up.
Juraviel 怒視著 Tuntun，因為那名女子的冷淡態度，迫使他還沒來得及施展聲音屏障，話語便脫口而出。

Q: flinch
(verb) to move suddenly because you are afraid of being hit or hurt
A: 畏縮
（動詞）因為害怕被撞或受傷而突然移動
Despite the thrill, Avelyn flinched as he drifted through the room's ceiling.
儘管感到興奮，Avelyn 在穿過房間天花板時仍不由得縮了一下。

Q: despair
(noun) the feeling of no longer having any hope
A: 絕望
（名詞）失去任何希望的感覺
Elbryan bowed his head but in thought and not in despair.
Elbryan 低下了頭，但那是沉思，而非絕望。

Q: vivid
(adjective) very bright in color
A: 鮮明
（形容詞）顏色非常鮮豔
Soft blues and purples, vivid oranges and sometimes a deep crimson lined the night sky, lifting hearts and spirits.
柔和的藍色與紫色、鮮豔的橙色，偶爾還點綴著深紅，在夜空中交織成一幅畫卷，令人心曠神怡。

Q: keen
(adjective) having or showing an ability to think clearly and to understand what is not obvious or simple about something
A: 敏銳
（形容詞）擁有或展現出清晰思考的能力，並能理解某事中不明顯或不簡單的事物
If the day had been clearer, his keen eyes might have spotted something, some flicker, some-confirmation.
如果那天天色更晴朗些，他那雙敏銳的眼睛或許就能發現些什麼——某種微光，某種……證據。

Q: determined
(adjective) having a strong feeling that you are going to do something and that you will not allow anyone or anything to stop you
A: 堅定不移
（形容詞）強烈的感覺，覺得自己要做某件事，且不會讓任何人或任何事阻止你
Avelyn came out, frightened but determined.
Avelyn 走了出來，雖然心懷恐懼，卻依然堅定不移。

Q: risk
(noun) the possibility that something bad or unpleasant (such as an injury or a loss) will happen
A: 風險
（名詞）發生不愉快或不愉快的事情（如受傷或損失）的可能性
Elbryan's arm was agonizing, but not life threatening, and Pony knew her love well enough to realize that he would be angry indeed if she risked the centaur's life to alleviate his pain.
Elbryan's 的手臂雖痛不欲生，但並無生命危險，而 Pony 對她的愛人瞭若指掌，深知若她為了減輕他的痛苦而危及半人馬的性命，他必定會大為動怒。

Q: locate
(verb) to find the place or position of (something or someone)
A: 定位
（動詞）用來尋找（某物或某人）的位置或位置
Fear gripped Elbryan as he realized that his own use of Oracle might be helping his enemy locate him and his friends.
Elbryan 頓時感到一陣恐懼，他意識到自己對 Oracle 的使用，可能正助長敵人鎖定他與朋友們的行蹤。

Q: friendship
(noun) the state of being friends : the relationship between friends
A: 友誼
（名詞）朋友關係：朋友之間的關係
Theirs became a tentative friendship, an offered smile and exchange of news whenever the pair happened to be in the same area.
兩人之間發展出一段若即若離的友誼，每當他們恰巧身處同一區域時，便會互致微笑並寒暄幾句。

Q: gentleman
(noun) a man who treats other people in a proper and polite way
A: 先生們
（名詞）一個以禮貌且得體對待他人的人
Again, he was more than polite, the perfect gentleman, not pressuring Cat to even so much as offer a greeting to him.
他依然彬彬有禮，堪稱完美紳士，甚至沒有強迫 Cat 向他打個招呼。

Q: glide
(verb) to move in a smooth way
A: 滑翔
（動詞）以平滑的方式移動
The Windrunner glided easily over calmer seas, the southern reaches of the Mantis Arm's coast a gray blur to the west.
Windrunner 輕盈地滑過風平浪靜的海面，西邊 Mantis Arm's 海岸的 southern 地帶，在眼前化作一片灰濛濛的模糊景象。

Q: smart
(adjective) very good at learning or thinking about things : intelligent
A: 聰明
（形容詞）非常擅長學習或思考事物：聰明
Jill thought of some smart remark about the tavern being a public place, but she held her tongue and merely nodded, offering a warm smile.
Jill 本想諷刺地說幾句，指責酒館畢竟是公共場所，但她終究忍住了，只是點了點頭，露出溫暖的笑容。

Q: valuable
(adjective) worth a lot of money
A: 珍貴
（形容詞）價值非常高
Avelyn then went to the other end of the room and pocketed a valuable emerald, not an enchanted one, but one used as an example of a particular cut, and then he, bade the guard to follow him - and quickly, since the use of the hematite was draining the monk and Siherton's spirit was nearby, trying, Avelyn knew, to find some route back to its body.
Avelyn 隨後走到房間另一端，將一枚珍貴的 emerald 收進口袋——那並非附魔之物，而是用來展示某種特定切工的樣品， 接著，他命令衛兵跟隨自己——而且要快，因為使用赤鐵礦正耗盡那位僧侶的精力，而 Siherton's 的靈魂就在附近，Avelyn 知道，那靈魂正試圖尋找某條路徑回到自己的軀體。

Q: pin
(verb) to fasten or attach (something) with a pin
A: 別針
（動詞）用銷釘固定或固定（某物）
Jill rolled away immediately, falling to the side, grabbing at the release pin and pulling hard.
Jill 立刻向一旁滾開，倒在一側，伸手抓住釋放銷並用力一拉。

Q: slice
(verb) to cut something with a sharp object (such as a knife)
A: 切片
（動詞）用銳利物體（如刀子）切割物體
Fiery rocks streaked down before the cave entrance, slicing holes in the wide leaves of trees and bushes.
灼熱的岩石在洞口前劃過，在樹木與灌木的寬大葉片上劃出道道裂痕。

Q: solidly
(adjective) firm or hard : not having the form of a gas or liquid
A: 穩固地
（形容詞）堅實或堅硬的：不具氣體或液體的形態
The arrow hit solidly, denting the armor plate and driving through, but not so deep as to cause any serious wound.
箭矢正中靶心，在護甲板上留下凹痕並穿透而過，但穿透深度不足以造成嚴重傷勢。

Q: absolute
(adjective) complete and total
A: 絕對的
（形容詞）完全且全
Only then did he notice the room had darkened almost to the point of absolute blackness.
直到那時，他才注意到房間已變得幾乎一片漆黑。

Q: squat
(adjective) short and thick
A: 深蹲
（形容詞）短而粗
Avelyn squatted on the floor, cradling the woman.
Avelyn 蹲坐在地上，將那名女子摟在懷裡。

Q: weariness
(adjective) lacking strength, energy, or freshness because of a need for rest or sleep : tired
A: 倦怠
（形容詞）因需要休息或睡眠而缺乏力氣、精力或精神：疲倦的
Despite his weariness, Avelyn Desbris could hardly sleep.
儘管感到疲憊，Avelyn Desbris 卻幾乎無法入睡。

Q: perimeter
(noun) the outside edge of an area or surface—often + of
A: 周長
(名詞) 區域或表面的外緣——常與「of」連用
Paulson and Chipmunk were out and about, guarding the perimeter.
Paulson 和 Chipmunk 正在外頭巡邏，負責警戒周邊區域。

Q: capture
(noun) the act of taking and holding someone as a prisoner or of being taken as a prisoner
A: 捕獲
（名詞）將某人囚禁或被俘虜的行為
Cric motioned across the way to the boy Elbryan had captured.
Cric 朝著 Elbryan 抓到的那個男孩所在的方向示意。

Q: stiff
(adjective) difficult to bend or move
A: 僵硬
（形容詞）難以彎曲或移動
Then it was before him, so suddenly, clubbing him with those rock-stiff arms, sending him tumbling back into the pines.
接著，那東西就突然出現在他面前，用那雙硬如磐石的雙臂猛擊他，將他撞得跌回松林之中。

Q: scold
(verb) to speak in an angry or critical way to (someone who has done something wrong)
A: 斥責
(動詞) 對（做錯事的人）以憤怒或批評的口吻說話
Elbryan held his breath, thinking that Pony's mother, often stern, would scold the girl severely.
埃尔布莱恩屏住了呼吸，心想通常很严厉的波妮的母亲一定会狠狠地训斥这个女孩。

Q: heavenly
(adjective) appearing or occurring in the sky
A: 天上的
（形容詞）出現在或發生在天空中的
Of course he knew of the Ring Stones, the heavenly gifts to St.-Mere-Abelle, the source of all the magic in the world.
他當然知道 Ring 和 Stones，他們是賜予 St.-Mere-Abelle 的天賜之物，也是世間一切魔法的源頭。

Q: pant
(noun) a piece of clothing that covers your body from the waist to the ankle and has a separate part for each leg —sometimes used in the singular form pant especially before another noun and in clothing catalogs
A: 褲
(名詞) 一種從腰部到腳踝覆蓋身體的衣物，兩條腿各有獨立的布料部分——有時以單數形式「褲子」使用，特別是在其他名詞之前，以及在服裝目錄中
Elbryan rolled his breeches up over his knees - not that the worn and ragged pants would stay that way for long!
Elbryan 將長褲捲到膝蓋以上——不過這條破舊爛爛的褲子，能維持這種模樣也沒多久！

Q: cast
(verb) to throw or move (something) in a forceful way
A: 演員陣容
（動詞）用力投擲或移動（某物）
He wanted to do it, as he had so many times in his earlier years, wanted to cast off his shoes and all his clothes ...
他想這麼做，就像他年輕時做過無數次那樣，想脫下鞋子和身上的所有衣物……

Q: shade
(noun) an area of slight darkness that is produced when something blocks the light of the sun
A: 陰影
（名詞）當有物阻擋太陽光線時所產生的輕微黑暗區域
Elbryan was glad that the distracted girl had not noticed his own shade of red.
埃尔布莱恩暗自庆幸，那个心不在焉的女孩并没有注意到他脸上的红晕。

Q: glee
(noun) a strong feeling of happiness : great pleasure or satisfaction
A: 喜悅
(名詞) 強烈幸福感：極大的喜悅或滿足感
Jill noted that the missile was far more likely to burn a host of powries than any human, but the dwarves hardly seemed to care, howling with glee as they loaded the next ball.
Jill 指出，這枚飛彈燒毀一堆物資的可能性，遠遠高於燒死任何 human，但矮人們似乎絲毫不以為意，一邊裝填下一發彈丸，一邊開心地嚎叫著。

Q: spruce
(noun) a type of tree that has long, thin needles instead of leaves and that stays green throughout the year
A: 雲杉
（名詞）一種樹木，其枝葉呈細長針狀，且終年常綠
A living forest, with enough pine and spruce to offer cover even now, with winter fast holding the land.
一片生機盎然的森林，即便在冬日已然緊緊籠罩這片土地之際，仍生長著足夠多的松樹和雲杉，足以提供遮蔽。

Q: humanoid
(adjective) looking or acting like a human
A: 類人型機器人
（形容詞）外表或行為像人類的
Elbryan thought that a curious thing; why hadn't the wretched humanoids pursued the fleeing humans?
埃尔布莱恩觉得这很奇怪；那些可恶的人形生物为什么没有追赶逃跑的人类呢？

Q: forehead
(noun) the part of the face above the eyes
A: 額頭
（名詞）眼睛上方的臉部部位
Gothra stared down at the line of blood running from forehead to crotch, then looked back at the demon.
Gothra 低頭凝視那道從額頭流至胯下的血痕，隨後又望向那隻惡魔。

Q: stew
(noun) a dish of vegetables and usually meat cooked in hot liquid for a long time
A: 燉菜
（名詞）一道將蔬菜與通常是肉類，在熱湯中長時間燉煮而成的菜餚
It struck the bowl of stew, overturning it and making a mess of the meal.
它撞上了 stew 的碗，把碗打翻了，弄得一團糟。

Q: riverbank
(noun) the ground at the edge of a river
A: 河岸
(名詞) 河岸邊的地面
The ranger did just that, circling west of the riverbank as he made his way to the north.
護林員正是這麼做的，他繞過河岸西側，一路向北前進。

Q: cue
(noun) a word, phrase, or action in a play, movie, etc., that is a signal for a performer to say or do something
A: 提示
（名詞）戲劇、電影等中，作為表演者說或做某事的信號的詞、片語或動作
Elbryan took the cue - it was his lesson, after all.
Elbryan 領會了暗示——畢竟那是他的 lesson。

Q: constant
(adjective) happening all the time or very often over a period of time
A: 常數
（形容詞）經常發生，或在一段時間內非常頻繁
I had ascended from this temporary existence, from a place of constant change to a place of eternity.
我已從這暫居的塵世升華，從一個瞬息萬變之境，進入了永恆之境。

Q: shuffle
(verb) to slide your feet along the ground or back and forth without lifting them completely
A: 隨機播放
(動詞) 雙腳不完全離地，沿著地面滑動或來回滑動
Avelyn ate a light meal, then shuffled outside and promptly regurgitated it.
Avelyn 吃了一點輕食，隨後蹣跚地走到外面，隨即把食物吐了出來。

Q: translucent
(adjective) not completely clear or transparent but clear enough to allow light to pass through
A: 半透明的
（形容詞）雖非完全透明，但足夠清晰，足以讓光線穿透
That left only one possibility, an escape borne on translucent wings.
這就只剩下一種可能了，那就是乘著半透明的翅膀逃離。

Q: specter
(noun) a ghost or spirit of a dead person
A: 幽靈
（名詞）死者的鬼魂或靈體
For the adults, the specter of the goblins brought a sobering wariness and then a troublesome distraction.
對成年人而言，哥布林的陰影先是帶來了一種令人警醒的戒備，隨後卻成了令人困擾的干擾。

Q: thrill
(noun) a feeling of great excitement or happiness
A: 刺激
(名詞) 一種極度興奮或快樂的感覺
Elbryan was terrified and thrilled all at once.
Elbryan 既感到驚恐，又感到興奮。

Q: dull
(adjective) not exciting or interesting : boring
A: 無聊
（形容詞）不刺激或有趣：無聊
A warm fog hung thick about him, caressing his body and dulling his senses.
一股溫暖的霧氣籠罩著他，輕撫著他的身體，同時也麻痺了他的感官。

Q: logically
(adjective) agreeing with the rules of logic : sensible or reasonable
A: 從邏輯上來說
（形容詞）符合邏輯規則的：合情合理
Pony sympathized with the young man, but logically, this was the best scenario they could have hoped for.
Pony 對這名年輕人深表同情，但從邏輯上來說，這已是他們能期望的最好結果。

Q: necessity
(noun) something that you must have or do : something that is necessary
A: 必要性
（名詞）你必須擁有或做的事：必要的東西
And an that course, in these times, I have by reason of necessity become leader of the folk of the three villages.
正因如此，在當今這般時局下，我迫於無奈，成了這三個村莊居民的領袖。

Q: carnage
(noun) the killing of many people
A: 血腥屠殺
(名詞) 大規模殺戮
And the goblin ranks, for all the carnage, remained deep, and seemed undiminished.
尽管战况惨烈，哥布林的队伍依然人头攒动，丝毫未见减弱。

Q: footstep
(noun) a movement made by your foot as you walk or run : step
A: 腳步聲
(名詞) 行走或奔跑時腳部所做的動作：步伐
Avelyn ran from the chapel, skittering down the empty halls, his footsteps echoing noisily.
阿维林从小教堂里跑出来，沿着空荡荡的走廊飞快地跑着，脚步声在走廊里回响，响亮而刺耳。

Q: dying
(adjective) happening as someone dies : relating to someone's death
A: 臨終
（形容詞）發生於某人去世之際：與某人的死亡有關
The scream of a dying child, of her mother, of her village.
一個垂死孩童的慘叫，她母親的慘叫，她所居住的村莊的慘叫。

Q: dot
(noun) a small round mark
A: 點
（名詞）一個小圓的標記
Pireth Tulme was but one in a series of keeps dotting Honce-the-Bear's coastline.
皮雷斯·图尔姆不过是散布在熊之霍恩斯海岸线上的一座堡垒而已。

Q: reward
(noun) money or another kind of payment that is given or received for something that has been done or that is offered for something that might be done
A: 獎勵
（名詞）：金錢或其他因已完成或可能被提供而獲得的報酬
All thoughts of Taddy Sway and Bunkus Smealy were behind them now, for their destination and their reward were at hand.
All 對 Taddy、Sway 和 Bunkus 的思緒已然遠去，因為他們的目的地與獎賞近在咫尺。

Q: wealth
(noun) a large amount of money and possessions
A: 財富
（名詞）大量金錢與財產
Avelyn bit his lip, remembering the hours on the beach, surrounded by so vast a wealth of useless gems.
Avelyn 咬著下唇，回想起在海灘上度過的那些時光，當時他身處無數無用寶石的環繞之中。

Q: proof
(noun) something which shows that something else is true or correct
A: 證明
（名詞）顯示其他事物為真或正確的事物
Faith heeded no proof - indeed the very value of faith was loyalty to beliefs without proof!
信仰不需證據——事實上，信仰的價值正在於對信念的忠誠，而無需證據！

Q: flutter
(verb) to move or flap the wings quickly without flying
A: 顫動
(動詞) 快速擺動或拍打翅膀，但並未飛起
Nothing moved across that gray sea, save the occasional flutter of ash, caught by a swirl of wind.
在那片灰色的海面上，萬物靜止不動，唯有偶爾有灰燼被旋風捲起，在空中飄舞。

Q: belch
(verb) to let out air from the stomach through the mouth very loudly
A: 打嗝
（動詞）將胃裡的氣體經由嘴巴非常響亮地排出
Elbryan shook his head and smiled - all the wider when Bradwarden belched again, a great, thunderous burp.
Elbryan 搖了搖頭，露出一抹微笑——當 Bradwarden 又打了一個響亮的嗝，那聲嗝響如雷鳴，他的笑容便更燦爛了。

Q: self
(noun) the person that someone normally or truly is
A: 自我
（名詞）某人正常或真實的身份
Jojonah pushed his own self-pity away and smiled about Avelyn.
Jojonah 壓下內心的自憐，對 Avelyn 露出了微笑。

Q: char
(verb) to burn or cook (something) until it is black
A: 字元
(動詞) 將（某物）燒焦或煮至焦黑
Then likely he was now a charred thing, drifting to the bottom of the harbor.
那么，他现在八成已经变成一具焦黑的尸体，正漂向海港的底部。

Q: whine
(verb) to complain in an annoying way
A: 抱怨
(動詞) 以令人厭煩的方式抱怨
But nothing else came to her - not the whimper of a survivor, not the whining, grating voice of a goblin, not the guttural grunts of the fomorian giants.
但除此之外，她再也聽不到任何聲音——既沒有倖存者的啜泣，也沒有哥布林那尖銳刺耳的呻吟，更沒有福莫里亞巨人的喉音低吼。

Q: maintain
(verb) to cause (something) to exist or continue without changing
A: 維持
（動詞）使（某物）存在或持續而不改變
Elbryan found that he could not possibly maintain such a stance.
埃尔布莱恩发现，他根本无法保持这种姿态。

Q: encircle
(verb) to form a circle around (someone or something) : to surround (someone or something)
A: 包圍
(動詞) 圍成一圈（圍住某人或某物）：包圍（某人或某物）
The elves quietly encircling him paused and cocked curious ears.
靜靜包圍著他的精靈們停下了腳步，好奇地竖起耳朵。

Q: strengthen
(verb) to make (someone or something) stronger, more forceful, more effective, etc.
A: 加強
（動詞）用來讓（某人或某物）更強、更有力、更有效能，等等。
When he thought about his hesitation, it only strengthened his resolve.
当他想到自己的犹豫时，这反而更加坚定了他的决心。

Q: scamper
(verb) to run or move quickly and often playfully
A: 蹦蹦跳跳
（動詞）快速奔跑或移動，通常帶著玩耍的意味
Elbryan ducked the blow, just barely, and scampered back as Quintall's hand thundered against the wall.
Elbryan 勉強閃過這一擊，隨即倉皇後退，只見 Quintall's 的手重重砸在牆上。

Q: floating
(adjective) continually moving or changing position
A: 漂浮
（形容詞）持續移動或改變位置的
Gradually his consciousness came floating back to him, as if from a far distant place.
他的意識逐漸浮現，彷彿從遙遠之處歸來。

Q: erupt
(verb) to send out rocks, ash, lava, etc., in a sudden explosion; also : to come out in a sudden explosion
A: 爆發
（動詞）用來突然爆炸，噴出岩石、火山灰、熔岩等;還有：突然爆炸時出現
A forked blast of blue-white lightning erupted from the monk's hand, one finger of the bolt striking each giant.
一道分叉的藍白色閃電從僧人的手中迸發而出，閃電的兩道支流分別擊中了兩名巨人。

Q: predictable
(adjective) capable of being known before happening or being done
A: 可預見
（形容詞）能夠在發生或完成之前就被知道
Elbryan chuckled, not surprised that predictable Tuntun enjoyed issuing the beatings.
Elbryan 輕笑一聲，對Tuntun一如既往地樂於施暴這點，絲毫不感意外。

Q: frustrate
(verb) to cause (someone) to feel angry, discouraged, or upset because of not being able to do something
A: 挫敗
(動詞) 因某人無法完成某事，而使其感到憤怒、沮喪或難過
Frustrated, the ranger abandoned his bow and ran on, sword in hand.
感到沮喪的遊俠扔下弓箭，手持長劍繼續奔跑。

Q: sputter
(verb) to make loud sounds like explosions
A: 噗噗作響
（動詞）發出類似爆炸的巨響
The fat man sputtered something unintelligible and turned away, waving his hand dismissively.
那個胖子嘟囔了幾句聽不懂的話，隨即轉身離去，不耐煩地揮了揮手。

Q: sweat
(noun) the clear liquid that forms on your skin when you are hot or nervous : perspiration
A: 汗水
(名詞) 當你感到炎熱或緊張時，皮膚表面形成的透明液體：汗水
How could she sweat so much on such a cool night?
在這麼涼爽的夜晚，她怎麼會出這麼多汗呢？

Q: adopted
(verb) to take a child of other parents legally as your own child
A: 已採納
（動詞）依法將他人所生的子女收養為己出
To Cat-the-Stray, his adopted sister, he was always polite, too polite.
對他的養妹 Cat-the-Stray 而言，他總是彬彬有禮，甚至過於有禮。

Q: roughly
(adverb) not exactly but close in number, quality, meaning, etc.
A: 大致上
（副詞）不完全是，但在數量、品質、意義等方面都很接近。
After a long moment, Tuntun nudged him roughly.
過了一會兒，Tuntun 粗魯地推了他一下。

Q: lewd
(adjective) sexual in an offensive or rude way
A: 淫穢的
（形容詞）以冒犯或粗魯的方式帶有性意味的
The implications were clear, considering the man's lewd manner, and Grady and Connor shared a laugh.
考慮到該男子那猥褻的 manner，其意圖顯而易見，而 Grady 和 Connor 則相視而笑。

Q: alley
(noun) a narrow street or passage between buildings
A: 小巷
(名詞) 建築物之間的一條狹窄街道或通道
Jill left the alley hurriedly, thinking to go back to her room across town.
Jill 匆匆離開小巷，打算返回城另一端的房間。

Q: sitting
(noun) a period of time during which someone sits and does a particular activity
A: 坐著
(名詞) 指某人坐著從事某項特定活動的一段時間
The young man shifted to a sitting position and sagged on the wet ground.
那名年輕人挪動身子坐了起來，癱坐在濕漉漉的地面上。

Q: accuse
(verb) to blame (someone) for something wrong or illegal : to say that someone is guilty of a fault or crime
A: 指控
（動詞）指責（某人）做錯或違法的事：說某人有過錯或犯罪
How dare he accuse Elbryan and Pony, if that was indeed what he was doing.
他竟敢指控 Elbryan 和 Pony，如果他當真是在這麼做的話。

Q: predictably
(adjective) capable of being known before happening or being done
A: 不出所料地
（形容詞）在發生或完成之前即可被知曉的
Then he sent it straight out a second time, cutting short the thrust as the elf predictably ducked.
接着，他再次直刺而出，就在精灵如预料中那般闪身躲避时，他猛地收住了剑锋。

Q: stoic
(adjective) showing no emotion especially when something bad is happening
A: 庫存
（形容詞）面無表情，特別是在發生不愉快的事情時
Quintall nodded, his respect for the stoic, tireless enemy redoubled.
Quintall 點了點頭，對這位堅忍不拔、不知疲倦的敵人，更添敬意。

Q: disappoint
(verb) to make (someone) unhappy by not being as good as expected or by not doing something that was hoped for or expected
A: 失望
（動詞）因表現不如預期或未完成期望或期望的事而使（某人）不快樂
Thagraine's face as he glanced Avelyn's way showed that he was disappointed; that alone clued Avelyn in to the fact that Pellimar had slipped.
Thagraine's 瞥向 Avelyn's 時的神情流露出失望；光是這一點，就讓 Avelyn 察覺到 Pellimar 已經失手了。

Q: drag
(verb) to pull (someone or something that is heavy or difficult to move)
A: 拖曳
（動詞）拉動（重物或難以移動的人或物）
Seconds, minutes, and hours seemed to drag on endlessly, and yet, at the same time, once the weeks had passed, it seemed as if they had flown away.
秒、分鐘和小時彷彿無止盡地拖延著，然而，當幾週過去後，卻又彷彿轉瞬即逝。

Q: kin
(noun) a person's relatives
A: 你不是
(名詞) 某人的親屬
He hesitated; were these goblins responsible for what their kin had done to Elbryan's home?
他猶豫了一下；難道是這些哥布林對Elbryan's的家所做的一切負責嗎？

Q: torn
(adjective) very badly harmed or damaged by war : torn apart by war
A: 轉
（形容詞）因戰爭而遭受極大損害或破壞：被戰爭撕裂
Not a sound came from about the beast as, clothing and all, the dactyl devoured the torn skin of Gothra.
那頭野獸周圍一片死寂，達克提爾連同衣物一起，將 Gothra 被撕裂的皮膚吞噬殆盡。

Q: approaching
(verb) to move or become near or nearer to something or someone
A: 即將
(動詞) 移動或靠近某物或某人，或更靠近某物或某人
Avelyn rushed past the approaching group, muttering something about speaking with them soon, then ran about the room, taking a mental count of those in attendance.
Avelyn 匆匆從那群走近的人身邊掠過，喃喃自語說很快會跟他們談談，接著在房間裡跑來跑去，在心裡默默清點在場的人數。

Q: archer
(noun) a person who shoots with a bow and arrow
A: 射手
（名詞）使用弓箭射箭的人
Jill worked to get behind the boat, to use it as a barrier against the powrie archers on the deck.
吉尔努力游到船尾，打算利用船身作为屏障，抵挡甲板上那些鲍里弓箭手。

Q: telltale
(noun) tattletale
A: 破綻
(名詞) 告密者
The monk had shed his telltale brown robe in favor of the more normal dress of a villager.
那位僧人脱下了那件显眼的褐色袈裟，换上了村民更为寻常的装束。

Q: owe
(verb) to need to pay or repay money to a person, bank, business, etc.
A: 欠款
（動詞）需要支付或還款給某個人、銀行、企業等。
The one the elves had named Nightbird had to give himself an honest answer; he owed that much, at least, to Belli'mar Juraviel.
那位被精靈們稱為 Nightbird 的男子必須誠實地回答自己；至少，他對 Belli'mar 和 Juraviel 負有這份責任。

Q: puff
(noun) an act of breathing something (such as smoke or medicine) into your lungs
A: Puff
(名詞) 將某物（例如煙霧或藥物）吸入肺部的行為
The man puffed out his chest and glared hard at the ranger.
那名男子挺起胸膛，狠狠地瞪著那位護林員。

Q: usher
(verb) to lead (someone) to a place
A: 引座員
(動詞) 帶領（某人）前往某地
Dark, too, is the journey for those men and women I leave behind, who will continue the fight while ushering their more helpless kin to a safer place - if one can ever be found.
對於那些我留下的男女而言，這段旅程同樣充滿艱辛。他們將繼續奮戰，同時引領那些更為無助的親人前往更安全的地方——倘若真能找到這樣的地方的話。

Q: muse
(verb) to think about something carefully or thoroughly—usually + about, on, over, or upon
A: muse
（動詞）仔細或徹底地思考某事——通常接 about、on、over 或 upon
Elbryan slumped back in the chair, musing over his own words.
Elbryan 癱坐在椅子上，沉思著自己剛才說的話。

Q: trample
(verb) to cause damage or pain by walking or stepping heavily on something or someone
A: 踐踏
（動詞）因走路或用力踩踏某物或某人而造成損害或疼痛
If the stallion now bolted forward suddenly, trampling the monk into the earth, Elbryan would not be surprised.
倘若那匹種馬此刻突然向前衝去，將僧人踩進泥土裡，Elbryan也不會感到意外。

Q: mightily
(adverb) to a great degree : very much
A: 極其
（副詞）在很大程度上：非常
and swept it across mightily, smashing in the side of Brother Justice's face.
並猛力揮去，狠狠地砸中了Justice's兄弟的臉頰。

Q: breastplate
(noun) a piece of metal that covers a person's chest and that was part of the protective clothing (called armor) that soldiers wore in the past
A: 胸甲
（名詞）一種覆蓋人體胸部的金屬片，是過去士兵所穿防護服（稱為盔甲）的一部分
Finally, Elbryan found that crease between breastplate and girdle, mentally marking the spot.
最後，Elbryan 找到了胸甲與腰帶之間的縫隙，並在心中記下了這個位置。

Q: glory
(noun) public praise, honor, and fame
A: 榮耀
（名詞）公開讚美、榮譽與名聲
The creature flexed and stretched, extended its wings to their full glory, reached and clawed at the air with its humanlike arms.
那生物伸展筋骨，將翅膀張展至最壯觀的姿態，並用那雙近似人類的手臂在空中伸展、抓撓。

Q: domain
(noun) the land that a ruler or a government controls : territory
A: 領域
（名詞）統治者或政府所控制的土地：領土
In worm's cold domain.
在蠕蟲的冰冷領域中。

Q: stark
(adjective) having a very plain and often cold or empty appearance
A: 強壯
（形容詞）外觀非常樸素且常常冷漠或空洞
From the ridge top, the vale seemed stark and open, but descending into it, Elbryan and Pony quickly remembered just how confusing and intimidating a place it could be.
從山脊頂端望去，山谷顯得荒涼而開闊，但當 Elbryan 和 Pony 走下山谷時，他們很快便想起這地方究竟有多麼令人困惑且令人望而生畏。

Q: dignity
(noun) a way of appearing or behaving that suggests seriousness and self-control
A: 尊嚴
（名詞）一種表現出嚴肅與自制力的行為方式
Piety, dignity, poverty, that was the pledge offered upon entering the Order of St.-Mere-Abelle.
虔誠、尊嚴、清貧，這便是進入St.-Mere-Abelle的Order時所立下的誓言。

Q: prominent
(adjective) important and well-known
A: 傑出人物
（形容詞）重要且知名
The dangers of such a voyage were many, but perhaps most prominent among them was the danger to the mind.
這樣的航程充滿了各種危險，但其中最突出的，或許是對心靈的威脅。

Q: anchor
(verb) to keep a ship or boat from moving by using an anchor
A: 主播
（動詞）用錨阻止船隻移動
Squat towers anchored every turn in the wall; narrow windows showed that the place was built for somber reflection and defense.
低矮的塔樓沿著城牆的每個轉角聳立；狹窄的窗戶顯示，這座建築是為了沉思與防禦而建。

Q: passing
(adjective) moving past someone or something
A: 通過
（形容詞）經過某人或某物
Whispers bred open talk in the heat and boredom of the passing days, and open talk bred accusing shouts.
在日復一日的酷熱與無聊中，低語逐漸演變成公開的談論，而公開的談論又演變成指責的吶喊。

Q: fluid
(adjective) capable of flowing freely like water
A: 流體
（形容詞）能夠像水一樣自由流動
The monk's fighting prowess was indeed remarkable, his movements quick and fluid, his frame always in perfect balance.
那位僧人的武藝確實非凡，動作迅捷流暢，身形始終保持著完美的平衡。

Q: spark
(verb) to cause (something) to start or happen
A: 火花
（動詞）使（某事）開始或發生
That thought sparked anger in the young man, enough to overcome his fear.
這個念頭在年輕人心底點燃了怒火，足以壓過他的恐懼。

Q: glimpse
(noun) a brief or quick view or look
A: 一瞥
（名詞）簡短或快速的觀察
She saw the image of dead Olwan again, and the last glimpse of her father.
她再次看到了已故的奥尔万的身影，还有父亲的最后一面。

Q: filter
(verb) to pass (something, such as a gas or liquid) through a filter to remove something unwanted
A: 濾波器
（動詞）讓（例如氣體或液體）通過過濾器以去除不需要的東西
Jill ordered her troop to filter about, then went to see the man behind the serving bar.
Jill 命令她的部隊分散開來，隨後走向吧檯後面的那名男子。

Q: profoundly
(adjective) having or showing great knowledge or understanding
A: 深刻地
（形容詞）具備或展現出深厚的知識或理解
That bothered the young monk profoundly.
這件事讓那位年輕的僧人深感困擾。

Q: tender
(adjective) very loving and gentle : showing affection and love for someone or something
A: 溫床
（形容詞）非常有愛心且溫柔：表達對某人或某事的愛與愛意
He felt it, a tender vibration all along his frame, more than he heard it.
他感覺到了，那是一種貫穿全身的溫柔震顫，與其說是聽見，不如說是感覺到的。

Q: substantial
(adjective) large in amount, size, or number
A: 相當重要
（形容詞）數量、大小或數量上的大型
Inevitably the hits, particularly on Elbryan, became more substantial as weariness caused some sloppy defensive posturing.
隨著疲憊導致防守姿勢變得鬆散，對手發動的攻勢——尤其是針對 Elbryan 的攻勢——勢必變得更加猛烈。

Q: superior
(adjective) of high quality : high or higher in quality
A: 優越
（形容詞）高品質：高品質或更高品質
The elves watched every move, some with respect, some with a hugely superior attitude.
精靈們緊盯著每一個動作，有的滿懷敬意，有的則擺出一副極度優越的姿態。

Q: blend
(verb) to mix (things) thoroughly and usually with good results
A: 混合
（動詞）徹底且通常能取得良好效果的混合
The older woman collected her tray and rushed away, blending into the continuing party just a step from the bar.
那位年長的婦人收起托盤匆匆離去，在距離吧檯僅一步之遙處，便融入了仍在進行的派對中。

Q: striking
(adjective) unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention
A: 引人注目
（形容詞）以吸引注意的方式異常或極端
Up came Hawkwing and off flew the arrow, striking hard on the far distant target.
Hawkwing 站起身來，箭矢破空而出，狠狠地射中了遠處的目標。

Q: proclaim
(verb) to say or state (something) in a public, official, or definite way : to declare or announce (something)
A: 公告
（動詞）以公開、官方或明確的方式說或陳述（某事）：宣告或宣布（某事）
It was a strange decree, one that caught Avelyn so much by surprise that he hardly noticed Quintall had openly proclaimed the name of the island.
這是一道奇怪的詔令，Avelyn 對此感到如此意外，以致他幾乎沒注意到 Quintall 已公開宣稱了該島的名稱。

Q: terrain
(noun) land of a particular kind
A: 地形
（名詞）特定類型的土地
Then he talked more to Pony, who better understood the terrain of this region, with its hilly forests and many streams.
接著，他與 Pony 進一步交談，因為後者更熟悉這片地區的地形，包括那裡起伏的森林和眾多溪流。

Q: inquire
(verb) to ask for information
A: 查詢
（動詞）詢問資訊
Perhaps the fool Dosey would use his hematite to invade the bodies of several innkeepers from the lowlier sections of the city, using their forms to inquire about the mad friar.
或許那個蠢貨 Dosey 會利用他的赤鐵石，入侵城中貧民區幾位旅店老闆的身體，藉此偽裝成他們，打探那位瘋禪師的下落。

Q: ominous
(adjective) suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future
A: 不祥
（形容詞）暗示未來會有不好的事發生
Then Avelyn eyed Tol squarely, matching the man's ominous expression with one of pure excitement.
接著，Avelyn 直視著 Tol，以純粹的興奮神情回應了對方那令人不安的表情。

Q: log
(noun) a long, heavy section of a tree that has fallen or been cut down
A: 日誌
（名詞）倒下或被砍倒的樹木長而沉重的一段
Empty logs, gray with ash, stretched away in the gloom.
那些佈滿灰燼、呈灰色的空心木頭，在昏暗中綿延不絕。

Q: missile
(noun) an object that is thrown, shot, or launched as a weapon; especially : a rocket that explodes when it hits a distant target
A: 飛彈
（名詞）被投擲、射擊或發射作為武器的物品;尤其是：一枚在擊中遠距離目標時會爆炸的火箭
Concentrate your missiles on the giants pulling the front catapult.
請將飛彈集中射向拉動前排投石機的巨人。

Q: guidance
(noun) help or advice that tells you what to do : the act or process of guiding someone or something
A: 指導
（名詞）告訴你該怎麼做的幫助或建議：引導某人或某事的行為或過程
Pony looked at Elbryan for guidance, but the man was past reasoning, slumping once again into blackness.
Pony 望向 Elbryan 尋求指引，但那人已無法理智思考，再度癱軟下去，陷入一片黑暗之中。

Q: elite
(noun) the people who have the most wealth and status in a society : the most successful or powerful group of people
A: 菁英
（名詞）社會中擁有最多財富與地位的人：最成功或最有權勢的群體
If one invasion came every five hundred years the Coastpoint Guards, the elite of the elite, must be prepared for it!
倘若每五百年便會發生一次入侵，Coastpoint Guards——這群精英中的精英——就必須為此做好準備！

Q: defensively
(adjective) defending or protecting someone or something from attack : helping to keep a person or thing safe
A: 在防守方面
（形容詞）抵禦或保護某人或某物免受攻擊：協助確保某人或某物的安全
He wore only a loincloth and stood defensively, shoulders hunched, arms crossed to cover his belly and loins.
他只穿著一條腰布，擺出防禦姿勢，雙肩蜷縮，雙臂交叉遮住腹部和腰部。

Q: rip
(verb) to tear, split, or open (something) quickly or violently
A: 安息
（名詞）某物上的長長裂痕
Waves of searing agony ripped through Paulson.
一股股灼燒般的劇痛席捲了 Paulson。

Q: thunderous
(adjective) making a loud noise like the sound of thunder : very loud
A: 雷鳴般的
（形容詞）發出如雷鳴般的大聲響：非常響亮
Elbryan shook his head and smiled - all the wider when Bradwarden belched again, a great, thunderous burp.
Elbryan 搖了搖頭，露出一抹微笑——當 Bradwarden 再次打了一個響亮的、如雷鳴般的嗝時，他的笑容更顯燦爛。

Q: gloom
(noun) partial or total darkness
A: 陰鬱
（名詞）部分或完全黑暗
The room darkened even more as the sun moved westward, but Elbryan, his eyes long past the gloom, didn't notice.
隨著太陽向西移動，房間變得更加昏暗，但 Elbryan 的目光早已穿透了這片陰霾，因此並未察覺。

Q: process
(noun) a series of actions that produce something or that lead to a particular result
A: 流程
（名詞）一連串產生某物或導致特定結果的行動
All three monks knew the process, and knew each stone, except for that amethyst.
All 三位僧人熟知整個過程，也認得每一塊石頭，唯獨那顆紫水晶除外。

Q: service
(noun) an organization, company, or system that provides something to the public
A: 服役
（名詞）向公眾提供某些東西的組織、公司或系統
All his life, he had wanted to live in service to God; all his life he had dreamed of this day.
All 一生以來，他都渴望為上帝奉獻生命；他畢生都在憧憬這一天的到來。

Q: shut
(verb) to close (something)
A: 關門
（動詞）關閉（某物）
The huge stone gates of St.-Mere-Abelle slammed shut with a resounding crash that jolted Annalisa Desbris violently.
St.-Mere-Abelle那座巨大的石門猛然關上，轟然巨響震得 Annalisa 和 Desbris 猛地一震。

Q: trembling
(verb) to shake slightly because you are afraid, nervous, excited, etc. —often + with
A: 顫抖
（動詞）因害怕、緊張、興奮等原因而微微發抖——常與……搭配使用
Elbryan pulled back his trembling hand, staring wide-eyed at the bright blood that now covered it.
埃尔布莱恩缩回颤抖的手，瞪大眼睛盯着手上那片鲜红的血迹。

Q: ankle
(noun) the joint where the foot joins the leg
A: 腳踝
（名詞）腳與腿連接的關節
The group looked up to the elf, resting easily, his legs crossed at the ankles, feet dangling a few.
眾人抬頭望著那位精靈，他正悠閒地坐著，雙腿在腳踝處交疊，雙腳懸空晃動著。

Q: birth
(noun) the time when a baby comes out from the body of its mother
A: 出生
（名詞）嬰兒從母親身體中出來的時間
The class had been divided by birth dates; Avelyn and Quintall had been put, together solely because they had been born in the same week, and not for compatibility, either physical or emotional.
班級是按出生日期分組的；Avelyn 和 Quintall 之所以被分在同一個組，純粹是因為他們出生在同一週，而非基於任何身體或情感上的契合。

Q: fan
(noun) a flat device that is held in your hand and waved back and forth in front of your face
A: 風扇
（名詞）一個手持並在臉前來回揮舞的扁平裝置
No powrie would dare go into the water to try and untangle the netted fan with frenzied sharks so close.

Q: hawkish
A: Then she felt as if she was falling, looked into the face of a hawkish man who was falling beside her.

Q: ocean
(noun) the salt water that covers much of the Earth's surface
A: 海洋
（名詞）覆蓋地球表面大部分的鹹水
Journeys into the wide, vast ocean were extremely rare, and rumors told of a madness that often grabbed at a crew.

Q: oil
(verb) to put oil in or on (something)
A: 石油
（名詞）一種從地面流出的濃稠黑色液體，用於製造各種產品（如汽油）
Others had to be treated with oils for many days, that their magic be locked permanently within them.

Q: singing
(noun) the action or art of producing musical sounds with the voice
A: 歌唱
（名詞）用嗓音發出音樂聲響的動作或藝術
A soft singing he could not quite discern?

Q: prevent
(verb) to stop (something) from happening or existing
A: 預防
（動詞）用來阻止（某事）發生或存在
Brother Justice grabbed hard onto the staff with both hands, as much to support himself as to prevent any attacks.

Q: amount
(noun) a quantity of something
A: 金額
（名詞）某物的數量
And the amount of damage to the house was remarkable.

Q: community
(noun) a group of people who live in the same area (such as a city, town, or neighborhood)
A: 社區
（名詞）居住在同一區域（如城市、城鎮或社區）的一群人
It was a difficult concept for Elbryan, because he had been brought up with the idea of community, and within that concept, such elevation of self was considered the worst of sins: pride.

Q: material
(noun) a substance from which something is made or can be made
A: 內容
（名詞）構成或可製造某物的物質
Something beyond the rich materials caught his eyes, though; as the lids were being secured in place once more.

Q: knife
(verb) to injure (someone) with a knife
A: 刀
（動詞）用刀傷害（某人）
When he got there, Juraviel handed him a full pack, a fine knife strapped on one side, a balanced hand axe on the other.

Q: darken
(verb) to make (something) dark or to become dark or darker in color
A: 黑暗
（動詞）使（某物）變暗或變暗或變暗
Only then did he notice the room had darkened almost to the point of absolute blackness.

Q: understanding
(noun) the knowledge and ability to judge a particular situation or subject
A: 理解
（名詞）判斷特定情境或主題的知識與能力
Elbryan still could not navigate this area, but he was gaining some understanding.
埃尔布莱恩仍然无法在这片区域中找到方向，但他已逐渐有所领悟。

Q: desert
(verb) to go away from (a place) : to leave (a place)
A: 沙漠
（動詞）離開（一個地方）：離開（一個地方）
To a man once of my order but who deserted the way and who stole from my abbey.

Q: perish
A: And if I perish in the journey, then so be it.

Q: role
(noun) the character played by an actor
A: 角色
（名詞）由演員飾演的角色
The elf had played only a minor role in the battle, fired only a single arrow.

Q: brow
(noun) the upper edge of a steep slope
A: 眉毛
（名詞）陡坡的上緣
Elbryan, thinking Bradwarden to be referring to the elves, crinkled his brow incredulously.

Q: ponder
(verb) to think about or consider (something) carefully
A: 沉思
（動詞）仔細思考或考慮（某事）
Unless, Elbryan pondered, another would-be ranger had been brought in.

Q: freeze
(verb) to become a hard substance (such as ice) because of cold
A: 別動
（動詞）因寒冷而變成硬質物質（如冰）
The startled, almost feral, reaction of the hunters froze Elbryan in his tracks and sent Pony ducking for cover.
獵人們那驚惶失措、近乎野獸般的反應，讓 Elbryan 當場僵在原地，也讓 Pony 急忙蹲下尋求掩護。

Q: sob
(noun) son of a bitch
A: 在
（名詞）混蛋
Still the tears came; every so often his even tone was broken by a sniffle or a sob.
眼泪还是止不住地流；他那平稳的语调时不时会被抽泣或啜泣打断。

Q: organized
(adjective) arranged into a formal group with leaders and with rules for doing or planning things
A: 組織化
（形容詞）被安排成正式的團體，有領導者並有執行或規劃的規則
There were no lines of defense anymore, no organized pockets of resistance.
再也没有防线了，也没有有组织的抵抗据点。

Q: hack
(verb) to cut (something or someone) many times and usually in a rough and violent way
A: 破解
（動詞）多次割傷（某物或某人），通常是粗暴且暴力的方式
Then she went at the line ferociously, hacking and chopping, chipping her sword from one ill-aimed blow, the blade ringing off the stone wall.

Q: admiration
A: Juraviel responded with a nod of his own, but his admiration was sincere.
尤拉维尔也点了点头，但他流露出的钦佩之情却是发自内心的。

Q: belief
(noun) a feeling of being sure that someone or something exists or that something is true
A: 信念
（名詞）確定某人或某物存在，或某事是真實的感覺
Faith heeded no proof - indeed the very value of faith was loyalty to beliefs without proof!
信仰不需證據——事實上，信仰的價值正在於對信念的忠誠，而無需證據！

Q: combine
(verb) to cause (two or more things) to be together or to work together
A: 聯合體
（動詞）使（兩個或以上事物）在一起或合作
There was something most sacred, yet particularly unmysterious, and thus unholy, in all of this, a tingling of ecstasy combined with a slightly foul taste that Avelyn Desbris could not ignore.

Q: practical
(adjective) relating to what is real rather than to what is possible or imagined
A: 實用性
（形容詞）與真實的事物相關，而非可能或想像的事物
Avelyn shrugged, having no practical response.

Q: explode
(verb) to suddenly break apart in a violent way with parts flying outward
A: 爆炸
（動詞）突然劇烈地分裂，零件向外飛散
Earthquakes and thunderstorms, swirling tornadoes, even exploding volcanoes, were more often than not natural events.

Q: slay
(verb) to kill (someone or something) especially in a battle or war
A: 殺戮
（動詞）殺死（某人或某物），尤其是在戰鬥或戰爭中
He had done well this day, though he regretted having to slay the bear.

Q: punish
(verb) to make (someone) suffer for a crime or for bad behavior
A: 懲罰
（動詞）使（某人）因犯罪或不良行為而受苦
Then, with none evident, the fiend came straight for Avelyn, thinking to punish, to tear and to kill.

Q: trade
(noun) the activity or process of buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services : commerce
A: 貿易
（名詞）買賣或交換商品或服務的活動或過程：商業
Here and there debates sprang up concerning the value of the spirits and what they should bring in trade, for the spring caravan.

Q: clue
(noun) something that helps a person find something, understand something, or solve a mystery or puzzle
A: 線索
（名詞）幫助一個人找到某物、理解某事，或解開謎團或謎題的東西
It wasn't until Quintall had left, though, that he finally got the clue he needed.

Q: innocent
(adjective) not guilty of a crime or other wrong act
A: 無辜
（形容詞）不犯任何罪或其他不當行為
Mere-Abelle, since that innocent time before he had learned the truth of the Abellican Order.

Q: port
(noun) a town or city where ships stop to load and unload cargo
A: 港口
（名詞）船隻停靠裝卸貨物的城鎮或城市
The Windrunner veered hard to port, sails filling and pushing the square-rigged caravel on with tremendous speed.

Q: setting
(noun) the place and conditions in which something happens or exists
A: 背景設定
（名詞）某事發生或存在的地點與條件
It was risky setting a light in the dark forest, but these folk sorely needed the warmth.

Q: flex
A: By sheer will and brute strength, the dactyl flexed its wings.
憑藉堅強的意志與蠻力，達克提爾展開了翅膀。

Q: willpower
A: It took considerable willpower for Brother Justice, his blood so hot for the kill, to turn away for the door.

Q: steam
(noun) the hot gas that is created when water is boiled
A: 蒸汽機車
（名詞）水煮沸時產生的熱氣體
And when he slipped back beside the tenth and last basket, he saw steam still rising from his tea.
当他溜回第十个也是最后一个篮子旁边时，他看见茶杯里还在冒着热气。

Q: goblins
A: Several frightened men ran right over its back as it tumbled, a horde of shrieking goblins close on their heels.

Q: fare
(verb) to do something well or badly
A: 要做
（動詞）做某事做得好或做得不好
Let the younger boys and girls see him then, and afford him the respect he deserved, and let the older men see that the village, under his watchful eye, had fared well in their absence.

Q: mane
A: Pony tugged hard on her mare's mane, turning the horse when she saw the behemoth moving to intercept.

Q: jealousy
A: By the beginning of the third year, the level of jealousy among the four began to rise noticeably.
到了第三年年初，这四人之间的嫉妒情绪开始明显加剧。

Q: distract
(verb) to cause (someone) to stop thinking about or paying attention to someone or something and to think about or pay attention to someone or something else instead
A: 分散注意力
（動詞）使（某人）停止思考或關注某人或某事，轉而思考或關注其他事物
Elbryan was glad that the distracted girl had not noticed his own shade of red.
埃尔布莱恩暗自庆幸，那个心不在焉的女孩并没有注意到他脸上的红晕。

Q: breathlessly
A: "Punishment?" Quintall echoed breathlessly.

Q: corral
A: There was an old, broken-down fence on the northern edge of town, formerly a corral, Jill realized, and beyond it was the slope.

Q: mounting
A: The starkness of the scene from this vantage point, in this mounting light, amazed the companions.
从这个角度看，在渐强的光线中，眼前的景象如此荒凉，令同行者们惊叹不已。

Q: troop
(noun) a group of soldiers
A: 部隊
（名詞）一群士兵
Jill ordered her troop to filter about, then went to see the man behind the serving bar.

Q: rim
A: The patrols began that day, with a score and five youngsters walking the rim of the bowl-shaped vale that held Dundalis.
巡邏就在那天展開，二十五名年輕人沿著環繞著Dundalis的碗狀山谷邊緣行走。

Q: lung
(noun) either one of the two organs that people and animals use to breathe air
A: 肺
（名詞）人類和動物用來呼吸空氣的兩個器官之一
The dog's legs splayed wide; it gave one yelp, then lay still, its back broken, its lungs collapsing.

Q: envision
A: Elbryan savored every word, envisioning the battle clearly.
埃尔布莱恩细细品味着每一句话，脑海中清晰地浮现出那场战斗的景象。

Q: panic
(noun) a state or feeling of extreme fear that makes someone unable to act or think normally
A: 恐慌
（名詞）極度恐懼的狀態或感受，使人無法正常行動或思考
Soothing sounds, and that made defiant Elbryan panic even more.
那安撫人心的聲音，反而讓倔強的 Elbryan 更加驚慌失措。

Q: inland
A: One army will march south, the other west, inland, until they join at the very gates of Ursal!

Q: emotional
(adjective) relating to emotions
A: 情感
（形容詞）與情感有關
Piled in the emotional jumble were Elbryan's mixed feelings concerning the elves.
在这团情感纠葛中，还夹杂着埃尔布莱恩对精灵们复杂的情感。

Q: comprehend
(verb) to understand (something, such as a difficult or complex subject)
A: 理解
（動詞）用來理解（例如困難或複雜的主題）
Avelyn had never seen a place so huge, could not comprehend the effort that had been expended to put this hall together.
Avelyn 從未見過如此宏偉的場所，更無法想像建造這座大廳所耗費的心血。

Q: noted
A: From his vantage point, the ranger noted, too, that a bar was in place across the one door.

Q: martial
(adjective) of or relating to war or soldiers
A: 馬提爾
（形容詞）與戰爭或士兵相關
The short, stocky man went at the martial training as eagerly as Avelyn went at the nighttime studies.

Q: distraction
A: To Avelyn, it was more of a distraction than anything else.

Q: tire
A: Avelyn also noted that his three monk companions, apparently tiring of Dansally, visited her far less often.

Q: vital
(adjective) extremely important : crucial
A: 重要
（形容詞）極為重要：關鍵
The mission was vital, true enough, the greatest moment in seven generations.

Q: boredom
A: Perhaps it was the boredom, the heat, or the tasteless provisions, but the crew grew increasingly uneasy, even hostile.
或許是因為無聊、酷熱，或是食物難以下嚥，crew 變得越來越焦躁不安，甚至充滿敵意。

Q: messenger
A: Master Jojonah hadn't even conversed with the messenger.

Q: chieftain
A: This was an action of a rogue goblin chieftain, perhaps, or one of the many powrie raiding parties, acting on their own initiative, bringing misery to the wretched humans.
这或许是某个叛逆的哥布林首领所为，也可能是众多“饥饿军团”劫掠小队中的一支，他们擅自行动，给那些可怜的人类带来了苦难。

Q: squash
A: At that horrible moment, the monster had been lifting its club to squash Elbryan; now it was dead.

Q: engage
(verb) to hire (someone) to perform a particular service : to pay for (help, services, etc.)
A: 交戰
（動詞）聘請（某人）執行特定服務：支付（幫助、服務等）
The soldiers of Pireth Tulme engaged in the revelry, the pleasures of the flesh, to avoid noticing their empty souls.

Q: skull
(noun) the structure of bones that form the head and face of a person or animal
A: 骷髏
（名詞）構成人或動物頭部和臉部的骨骼結構
The massive skull cracked with a tremendous sound and the giant slumped to the floor.

Q: churn
A: Elbryan felt his guts churning and labored for his breath.

Q: consciously
A: Avelyn took a deep breath, consciously keeping his eyes from the eager gazes of the onlookers.
艾维琳深吸一口气，有意识地避开了围观者那迫切的目光。

Q: hoot
A: And Elbryan heard hoots from behind him and knew the other four goblins were on the way.

Q: slab
A: Olwan had used large slabs for the base, and, as Pony suspected, the house hadn't completely settled.
Olwan 當初在建造地基時使用了大型石板，而正如 Pony 所料，這棟房子尚未完全沉降。

Q: rib
A: Jill retreated immediately, but got stung on the ribs, her breath blasted away.

Q: backtrack
A: Elbryan paused for a long while, backtracking the conversation; considering the options.

Q: tap
(verb) to hit (someone or something) lightly especially with a small sound
A: 敲擊
（名詞）輕觸或輕觸，或發出的聲音
The centaur tapped one powrie on the head, then scooped up the dazed dwarf and dropped it into a sack.

Q: jerk
A: Then it jerked suddenly and its straight run shifted to the diagonal.

Q: favor
A: The monk had shed his telltale brown robe in favor of the more normal dress of a villager.
那位僧人脱下了那件显眼的褐色袈裟，换上了村民更为寻常的装束。

Q: select
(verb) to choose (someone or something) from a group
A: 選擇
（動詞）從群體中選擇（某人或某物）
- one of a man he had selected to go along on the raid to the evergreen vale, but who had refused, claiming sickness.

Q: sympathy
(noun) the feeling that you care about and are sorry about someone else's trouble, grief, misfortune, etc. : a sympathetic feeling
A: 同情
（名詞）你關心並為他人的困難、悲傷、不幸等感到抱歉的感覺：一種同情的感覺
In a rare display of sympathy, with Jojonah glaring at him out of the corner of his brown eye, Siherton let it go.

Q: imposing
A: All four of the dactyl's guests felt that imposing weight keenly.

Q: impress
(verb) to cause (someone) to feel admiration or interest
A: 給人留下印象
（動詞）使（某人）產生敬佩或興趣
Even Tuntun was impressed by his stamina.

Q: ache
A: The work was ended now, and the ache settled in.

Q: steel
(noun) a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
A: 鋼鐵
（名詞）由鐵和碳製成的堅硬金屬
Avelyn rolled off the cot and fumbled with his flint and steel, finally getting the candle lit.

Q: upward
A: He reached between the powrie's legs and tossed the stone upward, toward the hatch.

Q: impossibly
A: Its feel was impossibly smooth, almost liquid.
它的触感顺滑得难以置信，几乎像液体一样。

Q: decipher
A: Avelyn had never seen such a display, couldn't begin to decipher it.

Q: wriggle
A: Again came the wriggling, the tearing of clothes and scraping of skin, the frantic pull and twist that, at last, freed her from the hole.

Q: facedown
A: Carralee's mother lay facedown in the road, just a few feet from the threshold where lay the baby.

Q: cradle
A: Avelyn squatted on the floor, cradling the woman.

Q: desperation
A: But that wasn't the point, wasn't the source of the Father Abbot's desperation.

Q: haul
A: So he ran on, hauling bodies, peeking under rubble, kicking aside piles of dead goblins to see who might be underneath.

Q: likewise
(adverb) in the same way
A: 我也是
（副詞）同理
Thagraine was likewise chuckling the next day on the deck.

Q: spur
A: But thoughts of his slain family and friends, of Pony, spurred him on.

Q: preparation
(noun) the activity or process of making something ready or of becoming ready for something
A: 製作過程
（名詞）使某物準備好或成為某物準備的活動或過程
In addition to their daily duties as first - and second - year students at the abbey, they were given the extra chores of preparation for their journey to Pimaninicuit.

Q: lying
A: Avelyn then let go and dropped into a leg sweep that left Thagraine lying flat on the deck.
阿维琳随即松开手，顺势使出一记扫腿，将塔格雷恩放倒在甲板上。

Q: failure
(noun) a lack of success in some effort
A: 失敗
（名詞）在某些努力中缺乏成功
Think not of the failure but of the triumph.

Q: pointedly
A: Father Abbot Markwart had pointedly mentioned that there were no ships in; Avelyn knew where he was supposed to go.
修道院長 Markwart 曾明確指出沒有船隻進港；Avelyn 知道自己該去哪裡。

Q: trial
(noun) a formal meeting in a court in which evidence about crimes, disagreements, etc., is presented to a judge and often a jury so that decisions can be made according to the law
A: 審判
（名詞）法院中的正式會議，將有關犯罪、分歧等的證據提交給法官，通常由陪審團審理，以便依法作出裁決
Though the trial of the four stones, the high wall, and the cold sea had exhausted him, he did not sleep that night.

Q: arid
A: The delicate creature stepped lightly onto a branch and jumped again immediately, disappearing into the thick brush so completely arid easily that Elbryan blinked and rubbed his eyes.

Q: understood
A: Always it was a hot meal they set, and Elbryan soon understood why.
他们端上来的总是热腾腾的一餐，埃尔布莱恩很快便明白了其中的缘由。

Q: stinging
A: Elbryan snapped his staff down low, quite hard, stinging the man on the forearm.

Q: lumbering
A: Avelyn ran between the pair, easily avoiding their lumbering attempts to grab him.

Q: barb
A: And so I accept the barbs and open chiding.

Q: hoist
A: That done, he hoisted the last basket and started back the half mile to the trough.
做完这些，他扛起最后一个篮子，开始往回走，返回半英里外的水槽。

Q: boggle
A: Bradwarden laughed riotously, then hoisted a huge skin and poured an amber-colored liquid - Elbryan recognized it as boggle - into his mouth, a considerable amount splashing over his bearded face.

Q: taint
A: Even if he went and retrieved it, the liquid within the stone had been tainted and was no good.
即便他去把它取回来，石头里的液体也已经受到污染，已经没用了。

Q: coax
A: To a squirrel and a rabbit, he could become perfectly unthreatening, coaxing the beast to feed right from his hand.

Q: surly
A: After his first few encounters with the surly elf, Elbryan had wondered what it was that so prompted her desire to punish.

Q: intruder
A: Then she was up, meeting the second intruder with a foot in his face as his head came above the roof edge.

Q: batter
A: Where trees and thick brush had grown was now only battered pulp and blasted stone.
曾经生长着树木和茂密灌木的地方，如今只剩下一片残破的碎木和炸裂的石块。

Q: subsequent
(adjective) happening or coming after something else
A: 後續
（形容詞）發生或緊隨其他事物而來
The only secret remained the subsequent destination of that ship, for only the masters and the four chosen monks knew the magical name Pimaninicuit.

Q: spinning
A: Then suddenly, brutally, he leaped ahead, fell low in a spinning crouch, and kicked up hard at Jill's extended sword.

Q: diagonally
A: Now firmly held in both hands, his staff made a second twirl, then came arching diagonally toward the ground, toward Tuntun.

Q: leer
A: The demon leered down at the monk from its obsidian throne.

Q: balanced
(adjective) having good or equal amounts of all the necessary parts of something
A: 平衡
（形容詞）擁有某物所有必要部分的良好或相等數量
When he got there, Juraviel handed him a full pack, a fine knife strapped on one side, a balanced hand axe on the other.

Q: harm
(noun) physical or mental damage or injury : something that causes someone or something to be hurt, broken, made less valuable or successful, etc.
A: 傷害
（名詞）身體或心理損害或傷害：使某人或某物受傷、破碎、價值降低或成功等的事物。
Another prank, another cruelty, as with the bear, will bring you more harm than this, I promise.

Q: swoon
A: What young woman would not swoon at the mere thought of such a day?

Q: uncontrollable
A: Untamed, uncontrollable, fearfully strong.

Q: eyebrow
A: Avelyn cocked an eyebrow at that curious title, not the response he had expected.

Q: ashore
A: Using the amber, he walked across the cold water to a point where he could get ashore, then he moved off down the road.

Q: seclude
A: Avelyn found himself secluded from the rest of the monks over the next few weeks.

Q: arch
A: Even as Adjonas spoke, a flaming quarrel arched over the taffrail of the Windrunner, slashing into the rear sail.

Q: whale
A: Moments of excitement - a whale spout, the flight of a dolphin beside the prow, a run of bluefish churning white the water - came all too rarely and lasted barely seconds, to be inevitably replaced by the emptiness of the open sea.

Q: spout
A: Avelyn was in the tavern, as usual, standing atop a table, spouting warnings and curses.

Q: flaming
A: Even as Adjonas spoke, a flaming quarrel arched over the taffrail of the Windrunner, slashing into the rear sail.

Q: finished
A: Quintall was shaking his head before Adjonas even finished.

Q: sturdy
(adjective) strongly made
A: 堅固
（形容詞）強烈製作
Elbryan looked at his weapons, so ineffective against the sturdy powrie.

Q: hillside
A: Elbryan skipped down one tree-covered hillside, into a narrow vale and to the edge of a rushing river.

Q: crease
A: Finally, Elbryan found that crease between breastplate and girdle, mentally marking the spot.

Q: emanate
A: From the sounds emanating from within, it was quite obvious what was going on in there.
从里面传出的声音听起来，里面发生了什么事再明显不过了。

Q: fern
A: Without saying a word, he dropped between the pair, took the cut fern from Juraviel, and held it up near Elbryan.

Q: waterskin
A: Instinctively, the ranger's hand went to his waterskin, and he found it less than half full.
巡林員下意識地伸手摸向水袋，發現裡頭只剩不到一半。

Q: shack
A: The walls of the shack were in bad disrepair, with cracks between every board.

Q: heave
A: But then, Quintall gave a great heave and caught the rope again, barely inches below Elbryan's feet.

Q: flatten
A: Elkenbrook was flattened before the sun dipped below the horizon.

Q: saddle
A: Elbryan hoisted the woman onto Symphony's back, into the saddle, then placed the boy behind her.

Q: newcomer
A: Then the ranger began his scan again, seeking the newcomer, this skilled fighter, this assassin.

Q: campfire
A: Elbryan paced about the campfire, looking down often at the map.

Q: reflection
(noun) an image that is seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface
A: 反思
（名詞）在鏡子或閃亮表面上看到的影像
Something was there, a reflection of a man, perhaps.

Q: await
(verb) to wait for (someone or something)
A: 等著
（動詞）等待（某人或某事）
The reception awaiting the three returned monks inside the abbey was more in tune with what they had been expecting.

Q: straightforward
(adjective) easy to do or understand : not complicated
A: 簡單明瞭
（形容詞）容易操作或理解：不複雜
Jill wasn't sure that they should move in so straightforward a manner against the friar.

Q: mob
(noun) a large group or crowd of people who are angry or violent or difficult to control
A: 黑幫
（名詞）一大群或一群人，他們憤怒、暴力或難以控制
The younger children came out in a mob, swarming around the older pair.
年幼的孩子们蜂拥而出，围在两个年长的孩子身边。

Q: rumor
(noun) information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true
A: 傳聞
（名詞）由人傳至人但尚未被證實為真的資訊或故事
Journeys into the wide, vast ocean were extremely rare, and rumors told of a madness that often grabbed at a crew.

Q: logic
(noun) a proper or reasonable way of thinking about or understanding something
A: 邏輯
（名詞）一種正確或合理的思考或理解方式
He was beyond grief, beyond logic, with no tears to cry.
他已悲痛欲绝，理智尽失，甚至流不出眼泪。

Q: worthy
(adjective) good and deserving respect, praise, or attention
A: 值得
（形容詞）良好且值得尊敬、讚美或關注
The dactyl scoffed as if the notion were absurd, revealing that he did not think these pitiful few worthy of his time and energy.

Q: suck
(verb) to pull (liquid, air, etc.) into your mouth especially while your lips are forming a small hole
A: 爛透了
（動詞）用來把（液體、空氣等）拉進嘴裡，尤其是在嘴唇形成一個小洞的時候
But it was right there beside her, pulling at her life force, sucking her into its depths.

Q: blessing
(noun) approval that allows or helps you to do something
A: 祝福
（名詞）允許或幫助你做某事的認可
The change came as a mixed blessing to Elbryan and his forest band.

Q: execution
(noun) the act of killing someone especially as punishment for a crime
A: 處決
（名詞）殺人行為，特別是作為犯罪的懲罰
Quintall neither denied nor confirmed the execution.

Q: harsh
(adjective) unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience
A: 嚴苛
（形容詞）令人不快且難以接受或體驗
A harsh noise from somewhere in the forest startled the pair and stole the moment.

Q: hopeful
(adjective) full of hope : feeling or showing hope
A: 充滿希望
（形容詞）充滿希望：感受或展現希望
On those first two occasions, the hopeful lad had fallen victim to ever more cunning elvish traps.
在那前两次遭遇中，这位满怀希望的少年都落入了精灵们愈发狡猾的陷阱之中。

Q: fade
(verb) to lose strength or freshness : to become weaker
A: 淡出
（動詞）失去力量或新鮮感：變得更弱
So gradually that Elbryan never noticed it, the elven voices faded away one by one.

Q: fleeing
A: Elbryan thought that a curious thing; why hadn't the wretched humanoids pursued the fleeing humans?
埃尔布莱恩觉得这很奇怪；那些可恶的人形生物为什么没有追赶逃跑的人类呢？

Q: vigilant
(adjective) carefully noticing problems or signs of danger
A: 警覺
（形容詞）仔細察覺問題或危險跡象
But despite her feelings, Jill kept her vigilant watch, day after day, often long into the night.

Q: vicious
(adjective) very violent and cruel
A: 兇狠
（形容詞）非常暴力且殘忍
Still, the vicious monk would have let it go, but then Tenegrid made a dangerous mistake.
尽管如此，那个凶残的僧人本可以就此作罢，但随后特内格里德犯了一个致命的错误。

Q: loop
(noun) a curved part or shape made when something long and thin (such as a rope or thread) bends so that it touches or crosses over itself
A: 環狀
（名詞）當長而細的物體（如繩索或線）彎曲，使其接觸或交叉時所形成的彎曲部分或形狀
Pony got Symphony and her roan around the back, ropes looped about the war engine and tied to the tugging horses.

Q: betray
(verb) to give information about (a person, group, country, etc.) to an enemy
A: 背叛
（動詞）用以向敵人提供關於（一個人、團體、國家等）的資訊
Suddenly he felt guilty for what he had just given this woman he hardly knew, felt as if he had somehow betrayed God, giving a blessing without first asking for any guidance or sacrifice.

Q: enact
(verb) to perform (something, such as a scene in a play)
A: 立法
（動詞）表演（某物，例如戲劇中的場景）
Using the sunstone he had taken from Quintall, he had enacted a shield against divining magic.

Q: asleep
(adjective) in a state of sleep : sleeping
A: 睡著了
（形容詞）處於睡眠狀態：睡眠
Elbryan wanted to eat, or fall asleep, even looked for a place, a moss bed, perhaps, where he might lie down.

Q: successful
(adjective) having the correct or desired result : ending in success
A: 成功
（形容詞）獲得正確或期望的結果：以成功收尾
Avelyn and the other monks would give their lives willingly to see the mission successful.

Q: suit
(verb) to provide what is required or wanted by or for (someone or something)
A: 花色
（動詞）提供（某人或某物）所需或想要的東西
Getting in would be test enough, for the cave was far more suited to one of elven stature.

Q: regular
(adjective) happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way : occurring every day, week, month, etc.
A: 常規
（形容詞）在同一時間或以相同方式反覆發生：每天、每週、每月等。
Torches burned at regular intervals, and the massive beams that supported the hall's ceiling seemed to dance in their light.

Q: plate
(noun) a flat and usually round dish that is used for eating or serving food
A: 車牌
（名詞）扁平且通常呈圓形的盤子，用於食用或盛載食物
Avelyn shoved his plate forward forcefully, angered now at being left out of their little secret.

Q: link
(noun) a relationship or connection between things
A: 連結
（名詞）事物之間的關係或連結
A group of soldiers encircled the friar, one man quickly putting his sword in link and calling for the monk to yield.

Q: strangely
A: And then he felt lighter, strangely so, almost as light as he did when spirit-walking with hematite.

Q: anywhere
(adverb) in, at, or to any place
A: 任何地方
（副詞）在任何地方、在任何地方或任何地方
But before it could get anywhere near to the young man, the giant went down, choking in its own blood.

Q: permission
(noun) the right or ability to do something that is given by someone who has the power to decide if it will be allowed or permitted
A: 許可
（名詞）由有權決定是否允許或允許某事的人所賦予的權利或能力
Even to utter the, name of the island without Father Abbot's permission was forbidden.

Q: reaching
A: A new wharf had been constructed, reaching far enough out into the bay so that the Windrunner could dock.
一座新碼頭已經建成，延伸至海灣深處，足以讓 Windrunner 停靠。

Q: scrap
(verb) to get rid of (something) because it is damaged, no longer useful, etc.
A: 拆解
（動詞）用來擺脫（某物），因為它受損、不再有用等等。
Suddenly, the giant was off balance, feet barely scraping the stone.

Q: shiver
(noun) a small shaking movement caused by cold or strong emotion
A: 顫抖
（名詞）因寒冷或強烈情緒引起的輕微顫抖動作
To the right, she saw a slight shiver of one small bush.

Q: invitation
(noun) a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or to do something
A: 邀請函
（名詞）書面或口頭請求某人去某處或做某事
He accepted the invitation of the soft earth.

Q: specific
(adjective) special or particular
A: 具體
（形容詞）特殊或特殊
As he spoke, Elbryan found his mind drifting back to a specific place and moment, a time nearly five years previous, when he had stood on the ridge outside of Dundalis, Pony beside him, looking up at the glowing Halo.

Q: stamp
(verb) to bring (your foot) down heavily and noisily
A: 郵票
（動詞）用力且響亮地將（你的腳）重重地壓下去
Elbryan stamped his foot as Juraviel turned away.

Q: sheet
(noun) a large piece of cloth that is used to cover something
A: 表
（名詞）一大塊用來覆蓋物體的布
A sheet of conjured lightning silenced the screams forever.
一道召唤出的闪电，让那些尖叫声永远地戛然而止。

Q: condition
(noun) a way of living or existing
A: 狀況
（名詞）一種生活方式或存在方式
Pellimar's condition did not much improve as the days slipped past.

Q: stair
(noun) a series of steps that go from one level or floor to another
A: 樓梯
（名詞）一連串從一層樓或樓層到另一層樓的階梯
At the bottom of the tower stairs, through the small hallway that led into the main house, the pair passed a partly opened door.

Q: survey
(verb) to ask (many people) a question or a series of questions in order to gather information about what most people do or think about something
A: 測量
（動詞）用來詢問（許多人）一個或一系列問題，以收集大多數人對某件事的行為或想法的資訊
Breathing hard, the woman surveyed the scene.

Q: recent
(adjective) happening or beginning not long ago
A: 近期
（形容詞）不久前發生或開始
Inevitably, though, that led Elbryan to thoughts of mortality and thus to the recent fate of his family and friends.
然而，這難免讓 Elbryan 開始思考生命的無常，進而聯想到親友們近期的遭遇。

Q: comment
(verb) to make a statement about someone or something : to make a comment
A: 留言
（動詞）對某人或某事發表陳述：發表評論
Ignoring the comment, the ranger walked past the group and knelt low, inspecting a set of tracks.

Q: castle
(noun) a large building usually with high, thick walls and towers that was built in the past to protect against attack
A: 城堡
（名詞）通常有高大厚重的牆壁和塔樓，過去建造的建築用以防禦攻擊
The noble visitors to Palmaris mostly stayed at the more haughty establishments, those near or within the duke's castle, but for those who knew, for the lesser merchants and the frequent wanderers, there was no better place in the world than Fellowship Way.
造訪 Palmaris 的貴族訪客大多下榻於那些更顯高傲的旅店，也就是位於公爵城堡附近或城堡內的旅店；但對知情者而言——無論是地位較低的商人或經常四處遊蕩的旅人——世上再沒有比 Fellowship Way 更理想的地方了。

Q: pinch
(verb) to squeeze (someone's skin) between your thumb and finger often in a painful way
A: 捏一下
（名詞）捏人或某物的行為
Connor brought his hand to it and pinched it hard.

Q: attacker
A: The would be attacker skidded to an abrupt stop, recognizing the man.

Q: gap
(noun) a space between two people or things
A: 縫隙
（名詞）兩個人或兩個物之間的空間
Out from the gaps in the line came the next surprise, a goblin cavalry, the diminutive creatures astride shaggy ponies.

Q: prize
(noun) something that is won in a contest or given as an award
A: 獎項
（名詞）：在比賽中獲獎或作為獎項頒發的物品
But that would not be prudent, would likely make his course to Avelyn, the grandest prize of all, much more difficult.

Q: ordinary
(adjective) normal or usual : not unusual, different, or special
A: 普通
（形容詞）正常或常見：不罕見、不同或特殊
Even without the fighting display, Elbryan knew that this was no ordinary villager.

Q: privately
A: But I am alone, the young man thought privately, not yet ready to admit the truth aloud.

Q: totally
(adverb) completely or entirely
A: 完全同意
（副詞）完全或全部
Elbryan felt totally alone, yet one with the universe, a small part of majesty, a small but endless flicker in eternity.
Elbryan 感到徹底的孤獨，卻又與宇宙融為一體，既是壯麗景象中的一小部分，也是永恆中微小卻無盡的微光。

Q: toe
(noun) one of the five separate parts at the end of your foot
A: 腳趾
（名詞）腳端五個獨立部分之一
The cold mud squishing through his toes felt good, at least.

Q: generation
(noun) a group of people born and living during the same time
A: 產生
（名詞）一群同時期出生並生活的人
The mission was vital, true enough, the greatest moment in seven generations.

Q: identity
(noun) who someone is : the name of a person
A: 身份
（名詞）某人是誰：一個人的名字
The red beret gave the figure's identity away.

Q: scan
(verb) to look at (something) carefully usually in order to find someone or something
A: 掃描
（動詞）仔細看（某物）通常是為了找到某人或某物
The deer's head came up, ears twitching, scanning; Elbryan's smile vanished.
那頭鹿抬起了頭，耳朵微微顫動，四下張望；Elbryan's 的笑容頓時消失了。

Q: trot
(verb) to move at a speed faster than walking by stepping with each front leg at the same time as the opposite back leg
A: 小跑
（動詞）以比步行更快的速度移動，透過同時用前腿與對側後腿同步踏出
Seven goblins came into sight, trotting easily down the slope.
七个哥布林映入眼帘，正轻快地沿着山坡小跑下来。

Q: departure
(noun) the act of leaving a place especially to start a journey
A: 離開
（名詞）離開一個地方，特別是為了開始一段旅程而離開的行為
Suspicious, but wise enough to keep his mouth shut, Avelyn bid farewell to Adjonas and the others - though not a man aboard the Windrunner regretted the departure of the three monks - and went ashore.

Q: equal
(verb) to be as good as (something else)
A: 相等
（動詞）要和（其他東西）一樣好
Pony went in with equal ferocity, though her attacks were not quite as effective and she scored only a minor hit.

Q: incredibly
(adjective) difficult or impossible to believe
A: 非常誇張
（形容詞）難以或不可能相信
Its limbs were incredibly slender, but they weren't bumpy and bony like Jilseponie's had been when she was much younger.
它的四肢異常纖細，但不像 Jilseponie's 小時候那樣凹凸不平、骨瘦如柴。

Q: temptation
(noun) a strong urge or desire to have or do something
A: 誘惑
（名詞）強烈的衝動或渴望想要擁有或做某件事
This time the temptation of the other bodies pulled at him even harder.

Q: shine
(verb) to give off light
A: 閃耀
（動詞）發出光
Perhaps he would shine in the heavens above, a fifth light on the girdle of Progos-Behemoth!
或許他將在天際熠熠生輝，成為Progos-Behemoth腰帶上的第五顆星！

Q: wield
(verb) to hold (something, such as a tool or weapon) in your hands so that you are ready to use it
A: 揮舞
（動詞）用手握著（例如工具或武器）以便隨時使用。
Of the six, only one was still accounted for, a huge broadsword named Icebreaker, wielded by a rarely seen ranger, Andacanavar, in the far northland of Alpinador.

Q: judgment
A: Elbryan shook that away immediately, knowing the rage within him, the hunger for revenge, could cloud his judgment, could consume him.

Q: celebration
(noun) a party or other special event that you have for an important occasion, holiday, etc.
A: 慶典
（名詞）你為重要場合、節日等舉辦的派對或其他特別活動。
Put in that manner, this was indeed a day of celebration.
这么一说，这确实是个值得庆祝的日子。

Q: function
(verb) to work or operate
A: 功能
（動詞）工作或操作
Only the amber was functioning now, and it kept him above the water.

Q: honest
(adjective) good and truthful : not lying, stealing, or cheating
A: 真的
（形容詞）善良且誠實：不說謊、不偷竊或作弊
The one the elves had named Nightbird had to give himself an honest answer; he owed that much, at least, to Belli'mar Juraviel.

Q: payment
(noun) the act of giving money for something : the act of paying
A: 付款
（名詞）為某物付錢的行為：支付的行為
The sailors cared nothing for this all-important mission, Avelyn realized, beyond their payment of gold - and whatever other trinkets Father Abbot Markwart had included in the bargain.

Q: lunge
(noun) a sudden forward movement
A: 肺部
（名詞）突然向前移動
The ranger jumped back a step, then lunged forward, Tempest squealing as it deflected off Quintall's face.

Q: personally
(adverb) in a way that involves a particular person and no one else
A: 就我個人而言
（副詞）以涉及特定個人且不涉及他人的方式
On those first few occasions, Connor took the rejection personally, as a slight, despite Jill's proclamations otherwise.

Q: unable
(adjective) not able to do something
A: 無法
（形容詞）無法做某件事
The ranger rocked back on his heels, unable to find even the words to ask the obvious questions.

Q: ravine
(noun) a small, deep, narrow valley
A: 峽谷
（名詞）一個小而深、狹窄的山谷
At the bottom of the ravine, past a blocking wall of low evergreen bushes, they came to a bed of ferns, bluish green in color.

Q: bandage
(noun) a covering (such as a strip of cloth) that protects or supports part of the body that has been hurt
A: 繃帶
（名詞）保護或支撐受傷部位的覆蓋物（如布條）
Pony fumbled in her pack and took out a strip of cloth, an intended bandage.

Q: preparedness
A: The man was obviously out of his mind, or at least he appeared so, but to Jill, who had spent a year and a half in the Coastpoint Guards, a cry for preparedness and virtue did not seem like such a bad thing.

Q: stammer
(verb) to speak with many pauses and repetitions because you have a speech problem or because you are very nervous, frightened, etc.
A: 部落
（動詞）因為你有語言障礙，或因為非常緊張、害怕等原因，要說出許多停頓和重複的說話。
The stunned man stammered, taking too long for the impatient monk's comfort.

Q: outlaw
(noun) a person who has broken the law and who is hiding or running away to avoid punishment
A: 亡命之徒
（名詞）違法且為了逃避懲罰而躲藏或逃跑的人
Her knowledge would be valuable in locating treacherous Avelyn, he presumed, and her presence as his prisoner would certainly aid in bringing the outlaw monk to him:

Q: cavern
(noun) a large cave
A: 洞穴
（名詞）一個大洞穴
Most of the fiery stuff of that time long past had bubbled and flowed away from the cavern, but enough had remained to harden about the dactyl's corporeal form.

Q: taut
A: The muscles on Brother Justice's arms stood taut and too strong to fight.

Q: thumb
(noun) the short, thick finger on the side of your hand
A: 拇指
（名詞）你手側那根短而粗的手指
Bunkus Smealy turned his greasy grin on Avelyn, holding one hand up, his thumb and index finger about five inches apart.
Bunkus Smealy 對著 Avelyn 露出一副油膩膩的笑容，舉起一隻手，拇指和食指相距約五英寸。

Q: savor
A: Elbryan savored every word, envisioning the battle clearly.
埃尔布莱恩细细品味着每一句话，脑海中清晰地浮现出那场战斗的景象。

Q: cackle
A: The dactyl cackled, thinking itself grand to be able to send such creatures - any creatures!

Q: former
(adjective) existing in the past
A: 前任
（形容詞）存在於過去
A line of drool hung low from the dactyl's mouth as it considered its former and future allies, its army of woe.
那隻達克提爾凝視著昔日的盟友與未來的盟友——這支由悲慟組成的軍隊時，一縷口水從牠嘴邊垂了下來。

Q: hunger
(noun) a very great need for food : a severe lack of food
A: 飢餓
（名詞）非常需要食物：極度缺乏食物
What hopes of treasure, what hunger of gold

Q: outrun
A: You cannot outrun us, yach you cannot, nor can you hope to give a, fight.

Q: snicker
A: The snicker was soon gone, but the smile remained, all the wider for the sight.
那聲輕笑很快便消失了，但笑容卻依然掛在臉上，眼前的景象讓那笑容顯得更加燦爛。

Q: eternity
A: Elbryan felt totally alone, yet one with the universe, a small part of majesty, a small but endless flicker in eternity.
Elbryan 感到徹底的孤獨，卻又與宇宙融為一體，既是壯麗景象中的一小部分，也是永恆中微小卻無盡的微光。

Q: wisely
A: She reflexively cocked a fist, and Elbryan wisely jumped back.
她下意识地握紧了拳头，埃尔布莱恩机敏地向后跳开。

Q: unknown
(adjective) not well-known : not famous
A: 未知
（形容詞）不為人所知：不知名
Precious Abbey of Palmaris, was not unknown to them or to any reasoning creature of Corona.

Q: briefly
(adverb) in only a few words : in a brief way
A: 短暫
（副詞） 用簡短的詞彙表達
They put into Freeport only briefly, with but a handful of sailors going ashore in the boat.

Q: outcome
(noun) something that happens as a result of an activity or process : result
A: 結果
（名詞）因活動或過程而發生的事物：結果
She hoped Elbryan would wage a gallant war now, with an outcome similar to her own.
她希望埃尔布莱恩此刻能打一场英勇的仗，结局能和她自己一样。

Q: clap
A: The older woman clapped her pudgy hands before her, her toothy smile nearly taking in her ears.

Q: patience
(noun) the ability to wait for a long time without becoming annoyed or upset
A: 耐心
（名詞）能夠長時間等待而不感到惱怒或不悅的能力
Bestesbulzibar had little patience with that.

Q: blanch
A: The skinny man, two daggers in hand, blanched and let his blades drop to the floor.

Q: cheer
(noun) a shout of praise or encouragement
A: 歡呼
（名詞）讚美或鼓勵的呼喊
Brother Avelyn, too, ignored Tol Yuganick's cheering gallery.

Q: numerous
(adjective) existing in large numbers
A: 眾多
（形容詞）大量存在
Next came a discussion, led by Brody Gentle, of goblinkind in general, from the numerous small goblins to the rare and dangerous disfigured fomorian giants.

Q: concerning
A: Even young Elbryan soon came to realize that the old man knew little more than anyone else concerning goblins, and Elbryan doubted that Brody had ever seen a fomorian giant.

Q: extension
(noun) the act of making something longer or greater
A: 延伸
（名詞）讓某物變得更長或更長的行為
Its gray rock walls seemed to grow right from the solid stone, an extension of the earth's power.
它那灰色的岩壁仿佛直接从坚实的岩石中生长出来，仿佛是大地的力量的延伸。

Q: smoky
A: Not a ruby, not a smoky quartz, more.

Q: spiritual
(adjective) of or relating to a person's spirit
A: 靈性
（形容詞）與某人的靈魂有關或相關
Avelyn felt something touch his hand - not his spiritual hand, but the physical one, the one clutching the stone.
Avelyn 感覺有東西觸碰了他的手——不是他的靈性之手，而是那隻緊握著石頭的肉身之手。

Q: discipline
(verb) to punish (someone) as a way of making sure that rules or orders are obeyed
A: 紀律
（動詞）用來懲罰（某人），以確保規則或命令被遵守
Avelyn dropped his gaze once more, fearful of discipline should he be caught peeking out from under his hood.

Q: disbelief
A: Now, the young man did utter an unintended sound, a gasp of disbelief and delight.
这时，那年轻人确实发出一声不经意的声音，那是惊讶与喜悦交织的惊呼。

Q: spiked
A: Along one wall stood a gigantic statue, fifteen feet or more, dressed in a heavy leather jacket, trimmed in fur and set with spiked metal plates and heavy iron rings.

Q: unfortunate
(adjective) having bad luck : unlucky
A: 真是不幸
（形容詞）運氣不好：倒楣
A moment later came the thunder of hoofbeats to the east, many hoofbeats accompanied by the screams of those unfortunate goblins caught in front of the wild horse stampede.

Q: muscular
(adjective) of or relating to muscles
A: 肌肉發達
（形容詞）與肌肉有關或相關
Olwan snorted and shrugged his muscular shoulders.
奥尔万嗤笑一声，耸了耸他那结实的肩膀。

Q: spare
(verb) to choose not to punish or harm (someone)
A: 備用
（動詞）選擇不懲罰或傷害（某人）
Whatever the source, with every passed scene of utter destruction, the ranger's fear mounted that he would not be able to spare the creature.

Q: squirrel
A: It could have been a ground squirrel, the girl reasoned, but she knew in her heart that it was not.

Q: horrify
A: Images assaulted them, mingling with imagined scenes even more horrifying, and amid all of it welled utter denial, the hope against obvious reality that this simply could not be happening.

Q: bald
A: Bradwarden followed his gaze to a tumble of a pair of goblins and, unmistakably, a bald-headed human lying among them.

Q: survival
(noun) the state or fact of continuing to live or exist especially in spite of difficult conditions
A: 生存
（名詞）持續生活或存在的狀態或事實，尤其是在困難條件下
Then, guided purely by his survival instinct, Avelyn curled his legs under him and came up fast.

Q: wretch
A: This time, though, the wretches ringed the village, completely encircling it with ranks ten deep!

Q: reinforcement
A: The patrol in the valley had been spotted perhaps had even been already engaged, and this goblin had been set as sentry, watching for any other potential human reinforcements while its companions sacked the village.

Q: screaming
A: Scenes of angels conquering demons, of the mighty demon dactyl screaming in agony as its own lava poured over it, consuming it.

Q: foundation
(noun) a usually stone or concrete structure that supports a building from underneath
A: 創立
（名詞）通常由石頭或混凝土構成，從下方支撐建築物
There is a tavern now, larger than the old common house and built on the foundation of my old home.
现在那里有一家酒馆，比旧时的公共房屋还要大，建在我老家的地基上。

Q: whistle
A: More arrows whistled past, each trailing a strand, each tightening the web about Elbryan, holding him from his meal.
更多箭矢呼嘯而過，每支箭尾都拖著一縷絲線，將纏繞在 Elbryan 身上的網越收越緊，使他無法享用這頓美餐。

Q: bucket
A: At one point, they even took up buckets as part of a balling line.

Q: sternly
A: Master Siherton eyed his peer sternly, considering the lie, for the messenger, a young boy, had only delivered news of the death and had offered no details surrounding it.

Q: accentuate
A: To accentuate his point, Elbryan lifted the next stone, and, instead.

Q: exotic
(adjective) very different, strange, or unusual
A: 異國風情
（形容詞）非常不同、奇怪或不尋常
So they spent the day walking and marveling at the sights of the great city, at the thick rows of exotic flowers in the tree-lined green that centered the place, at the shining white buildings, at the frantic bazaar, the largest open market that any of them had seen, reputably the largest open market in all Honce-the-Bear.

Q: vesper
A: Only the call to vespers, the ceremony heralding eventide, had interrupted Avelyn's frantic pace.
唯有晚祷的钟声——那宣告黄昏来临的仪式——才打断了艾维琳匆忙的脚步。

Q: satisfied
(adjective) having a happy or pleased feeling because of something that you did or something that happened to you
A: 滿意
（形容詞）因為你做了什麼或發生在你身上的某件事而感到快樂或愉悅
Despite the hints of doubt in Juraviel's tone, Jingo Gregor seemed satisfied with the words - a speech Juraviel had offered to the man several times over the last few days.

Q: marvel
A: The young monk made no pretense of keeping his gaze low now, looking left and right as they passed each case, marveling at the gems, the reds and blues, amber-colored stones and violet crystals.

Q: incredulous
A: Paulson gave her a sidelong, incredulous glance.

Q: tingling
A: The ranger felt the hairs on the back of his neck standing up, felt a tingling of trepidation.

Q: evident
(adjective) clear to the sight or mind : obvious
A: 顯然如此
（形容詞）對視覺或心靈清晰：明顯
None of that was evident in the dark, stocky man.

Q: sequence
(noun) the order in which things happen or should happen
A: 序列
（名詞）事物發生或應該發生的順序
Behind the master, Avelyn watched the sequence of fingers: one, three, two, one, five.

Q: commotion
A: Finally Avelyn could not ignore the commotion from the common room below any longer.

Q: overhead
A: The moon, Sheila, was up, but not yet directly overhead.

Q: tentatively
A: Elbryan took her hand and helped her up tentatively onto the powerful animal's back.

Q: mass
(noun) a usually large amount of a substance that has no particular shape
A: 質量
（名詞）通常含有大量且無特定形狀的物質
But even with all that mass, there was nothing awkward about the young man.

Q: sour
A: Avelyn's expression soured and he looked down at the bar.

Q: berate
A: Some of the other masters, Siherton in particular, watched him closely, very closely, seeking an excuse to berate him.
其他幾位大師，尤其是 Siherton，緊緊盯著他，盯得非常緊，企圖找個藉口來斥責他。

Q: inspire
(verb) to make (someone) want to do something : to give (someone) an idea about what to do or create
A: 啟發
（動詞）讓（某人）想做某事：給（某人）一個關於該做什麼或創造什麼的想法
The daytime training was not as easy or as inspiring for Avelyn.
对于艾维琳来说，白天的训练既不轻松，也不那么令人振奋。

Q: prowess
A: No longer did any, even Tuntun, question his prowess or his bloodline.

Q: joint
(noun) a point where two bones meet in the body
A: 關節
（名詞）兩塊骨頭在身體中相接的點
The young man bowed low and kept his gaze on the floor stones even when he straightened, focusing his attention on the joints among the rocks, each black line seeming so distinct in the harsh diamond light.

Q: puzzle
(noun) a question or problem that requires thought, skill, or cleverness to be answered or solved
A: 謎題
（名詞）需要思考、技巧或智慧才能回答或解決的問題
Avelyn knew what he could do with that jewel, and when he stopped to consider the implications for the other monks if he used the ruby first, the puzzle seemed not so difficult.

Q: burned
A: Avelyn's brown robes were tattered and dripping; he had the stench of burned hair about him.
艾维林的棕色长袍破破烂烂，湿漉漉的；身上散发着焦发刺鼻的气味。

Q: chosen
A: Besides, at night, and especially on those occasions when the chosen students actually handled the stones, Brother Avelyn easily proved that he was the proper choice.

Q: flit
A: Juraviel shrugged, a flitting little movement of his slender shoulders.
尤拉维尔耸了耸肩，那双纤细的肩膀微微一动。

Q: stutter
A: Jill stuttered incoherently for a moment, trying to sort it all out.

Q: adjust
(verb) to change (something) in a minor way so that it works better
A: 調整
（動詞）用來稍微改變（某物），使其運作得更好
Then he forced himself to stare at the darkest spot he could find, that his eyes could adjust more completely.

Q: circuit
(noun) a series of performances, sports events, lectures, etc., that are held or done at many different places
A: 賽道
（名詞）一系列在不同地點舉行或進行的表演、體育賽事、講座等
Brother Justice moved in a wide circuit of the dangerous ranger.

Q: bob
A: Parting one patch of reeds, the boy found his first stone of the day, bobbing low in the water.

Q: pip
A: The elves would set out a grand table, steaming stew and venison, sometimes roasted game fowl, and piping hot tea that warmed the boy from his head to his cold toes.

Q: chide
A: "What, only one this night?" Grady chided.

Q: flare
A: Elbryan winced as the fire flared to life, as if expecting all the minions of the dactyl to descend upon him.

Q: indication
(noun) something (such as a sign or signal) that points out or shows something
A: 適應症
（名詞）：指出或展示某物的事物（例如符號或信號）
The forest was silent, totally silent, about him, and Juraviel made not a move nor any indication of how Elbryan should proceed.

Q: proceed
(verb) to continue to do something
A: 繼續
（動詞）繼續做某件事
The elf paused, as if wondering how he should proceed.

Q: upper
(adjective) located above another or others of the same kind
A: 上游
（形容詞）位於另一個或其他同類型的詞上方
But Grady understood he had the upper hand and he would not back away.

Q: victory
(noun) success in defeating an opponent or enemy
A: 勝利
（名詞）擊敗對手或敵人的成功
Let Tuntun have her fun this day, the elf decided; that would make his victory all the sweeter when Elbryan finally proved himself.

Q: potent
A: Whenever he was allowed to handle a magical stone, Master Siherton was at his side, a potent and lethal gem in hand.
每當他獲准接觸魔法石時，Siherton 師傅總會伴在他身旁，手中握著一顆威力強大且致命的寶石。

Q: starry
A: That night, Elbryan sat upon the bare hillock that he claimed as his own, under the starry canopy, alone with his thoughts.

Q: boisterous
A: A dozen men and women were in the common room, boisterous until the stranger entered.

Q: crisp
A: Jill had known this air, so crisp and so clean, in her youth, in this place; and images of that past life flitted past the edges of her consciousness now, brief glimpses of what had once been.

Q: distastefully
A: She shook her head distastefully as she walked her watch this night, as she did every night.

Q: gutter
A: The young woman made her way around the back of the inn, down a dark alley that inspired no fear, and up a gutter, to the one section of Fellowship Way's roof that was not slanted.
那名年輕女子繞到客棧後方，走進一條令人毫無畏懼的黑暗小巷，沿著排水溝向上，來到 Fellowship Way's roof 那段沒有傾斜的區域。

Q: absorb
(verb) to take in (something, such as a liquid) in a natural or gradual way
A: 吸收
（動詞）以自然或漸進的方式吸收（如液體）的
Elbryan absorbed all their words, sifted through their suggestions.

Q: rake
A: Only chance had brought him in contact with a man named Bildeborough and a rake named Grady Chilichunk, drunkards both.

Q: squeal
A: The goblin squealed but hardly slowed, even when Chipmunk's next blade stuck deep into its shoulder.

Q: depart
(verb) to leave a place especially to start a journey (US)
A: 離開
（動詞）離開一個地方，特別是開始一段旅程（美式）
would soon depart, a group of elves going to their secret contacts in the frontier villages.

Q: blessed
A: Jill took in another blessed gulp of air and staggered to her feet.

Q: caravel
A: The Windrunner veered hard to port, sails filling and pushing the square-rigged caravel on with tremendous speed.

Q: tuck
A: In a barely noticeable movement, the ranger pulled the feathered tip from the bow, tucking it and the bowstring into his belt.

Q: topple
(verb) to cause (something) to become unsteady and fall
A: 倒塌
（動詞）使（某物）變得不穩定並跌倒
And she looked at the dwarf, not understanding until the powrie toppled forward, an arrow deep in its back.

Q: taffrail
A: Now at the taffrail the four monks and Captain Adjonas watched the powries' progress.
此刻，四名僧侶與阿喬納斯船長正站在船尾欄杆旁，注視著那些小船的前進。

Q: sprite
A: Yes, it as Nightbird more than anything else that had the sprite riding hard through the forest night.

Q: flip
A: Elbryan brought his staff back in, letting go with his left hand, flipping with his right to send the forward tip under.

Q: advance
(noun) forward movement
A: 前進
（名詞）前進
And yet she couldn't ignore the advances of handsome Connor Bildeborough, not at the price of breaking Pettibwa's heart.

Q: satisfaction
(noun) a happy or pleased feeling because of something that you did or something that happened to you
A: 滿意度
（名詞）因你做了什麼或發生在你身上的事情而感到快樂或愉悅
It is, I believe, the difference between physical satisfaction and true lovemaking, the difference between release and passion.

Q: veil
A: Many implications came to him then, as if the fog veiling one of the mysteries of elven life had suddenly lifted.

Q: flap
A: Soon Jill's hands were flapping inconsequentially at the powrie's barrel-like torso, her strength fast deserting her.

Q: backhand
A: The powrie came across with a backhand slash, but Avelyn managed to duck beneath it.
那道能量以反手劈砍之势袭来，但艾维琳设法俯身躲过了。

Q: handmaiden
A: The night was chill for late August and the room drafty, but the handmaidens had lit a small fire in the hearth.

Q: relent
A: And Connor would not relent, prodding and pushing.
而康纳却不肯罢休，不断怂恿和催促。

Q: foolhardy
A: He knew that it was foolhardy for him to go out, but how could he not?

Q: yach
A: You cannot outrun us, yach you cannot, nor can you hope to give a, fight.

Q: wail
(noun) a long cry of sadness or pain
A: 哀號
（名詞）長長的悲傷或痛苦哭喊
The dwarf lifted its sword, grinning evilly, and let out a wail that shook Avelyn to the marrow of his bones :as he lay prone not far away.

Q: increasingly
(adverb) more and more : to an increasing degree
A: 越來越
（副詞）越來越多：越來越多
Perhaps it was the boredom, the heat, or the tasteless provisions, but the crew grew increasingly uneasy, even hostile.
或許是因為無聊、酷熱，或是食物難以下嚥，crew 變得越來越焦躁不安，甚至充滿敵意。

Q: blame
(verb) to say or think that a person or thing is responsible for something bad that has happened
A: 責任
（動詞）說或認為某人或某物對發生的不好事情負有責任
The crew were blaming the monks for their discomfort, for this whole journey.
船员们把这次旅途中的种种不适都归咎于那些僧人。

Q: outline
(noun) a drawing or picture that shows only the shape of an object
A: 大綱
（名詞）僅顯示物體形狀的繪畫或圖片
Under the light of a half moon, he saw the outline of the Windrunner gliding out into the bay.

Q: regret
(verb) to feel sad or sorry about (something that you did or did not do) : to have regrets about (something)
A: 遺憾
（動詞）感到難過或抱歉（你做了或沒做的事）：對（某事）感到遺憾
Now, finally, Avelyn could face his destiny with no regrets for the path that had led him to this place.

Q: philosophy
(noun) the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc.
A: 理念
（名詞）研究關於知識、真理、生命的本質與意義等觀念。
Elbryan's lessons had turned more toward philosophy during the fall and winter of God's Year 821 to 822, and he had learned that even the simplest questions carried, many layers of subtle meanings.

Q: cavalry
A: Out from the gaps in the line came the next surprise, a goblin cavalry, the diminutive creatures astride shaggy ponies.

Q: commander
(noun) a person who is in charge of a group of people
A: 指揮官
（名詞）負責一群人的人物
Perhaps he was trying to be the levelheaded commander, but to Jill, it came off as condescending.

Q: gel
A: The twirling elf tossed several puffs of powder upon the plant, then bent low and with some reddish gel painted a stripe around the base of the stem just an inch or two from the ground.

Q: archery
A: There remained, however, the matter of Elbryan's prize for winning the archery contest.

Q: signpost
A: I took my frustrations out on the signpost, I admit, tearing off the lowest board, the scribbled references to the original village.

Q: bronze
A: These two behemoths weren't going for him however, but for the bronze doors.

Q: fearfully
A: Untamed, uncontrollable, fearfully strong.

Q: plateau
A: That night, they camped on a high plateau, which they agreed to be the most defensible position in the area.

Q: untamed
A: Untamed, uncontrollable, fearfully strong.

Q: abandon
(verb) to leave and never return to (someone who needs protection or help)
A: 放棄
（動詞）離開且永不回頭（需要保護或幫助的人）
Frustrated, the ranger abandoned his bow and ran on, sword in hand.

Q: southland
A: That realization bolstered Avelyn's strength, and he turned away, the southlands wide before him.

Q: roan
A: Pony came riding in then on a roan mare, one of several wild horses that would allow themselves to be ridden.

Q: kosio
A: The demon nodded, seeming pleased, and Kos-kosio stood a bit straighter.

Q: humanity
(noun) the quality or state of being human
A: 人性
（名詞）人類的特質或狀態
These three, for all their faults and all their vocal protests, carried some degree of humanity within them.

Q: endlessly
A: It was difficult, exhausting work, repeated every day, endlessly.

Q: soak
(verb) to put (something) in a liquid for a period of time
A: 浸泡
（動詞）將（某物）放入液體中一段時間
Just the goblins and a lone giant, slumped together, soaked in blood from the many small wounds on each corpse.

Q: screw
(verb) to attach (something) with a screw
A: 螺旋
（動詞）用螺絲固定（某物）
Elbryan screwed up his face and shrugged.

Q: gravity
(noun) a very serious quality or condition : the condition of being grave or serious
A: 重力
（名詞）非常嚴重的品質或狀況：嚴重或嚴肅的狀態
It surprised Elbryan that adults would act that way, especially considering the gravity of the situation.

Q: skeptically
A: Pony eyed him skeptically.

Q: concede
(verb) to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) : to admit (something) usually in an unwilling way
A: 認輸
（動詞）表示你接受或不否認（某物）的真實或存在：承認（某物）通常是不情願的
Paulson appeared vindicated, but Elbryan wasn't ready to concede that the man's words were true.

Q: charm
(verb) to put a spell on (someone or something)
A: 魅力
（動詞）對（某人或某物）施法
Why, even the practiced whores of House Battlebrow were losing their charms for him!

Q: confirmation
(noun) proof which shows that something is true or correct
A: 堅振
（名詞）證明某事為真或正確的
Cat blushed fiercely, all the confirmation Pettibwa needed.

Q: magically
A: It was magically based; the monk could feel that keenly.

Q: pragmatic
(adjective) dealing with the problems that exist in a specific situation in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on ideas and theories
A: 務實
（形容詞）以合理且合乎邏輯的方式處理特定情境中存在的問題，而非依賴各種想法與理論
Lady Dasslerond was merciful, the elf knew, but she was, above that, pragmatic and protective of her realm.

Q: prey
(noun) an animal that is hunted or killed by another animal for food
A: 獵物
（名詞）被其他動物獵殺或殺害以作為食物的動物
Finally, the stinging ended, and the fomorian tried to move forward, back toward its prey.
终于，刺痛感消失了，那个福莫里亚人试图向前移动，朝它的猎物走去。

Q: loyalty
(noun) the quality or state of being loyal
A: 忠誠
（名詞）忠誠的品質或狀態
Faith heeded no proof - indeed the very value of faith was loyalty to beliefs without proof!
信仰不需證據——事實上，信仰的價值正在於對信念的忠誠，而無需證據！

Q: ray
(noun) one of the lines of light that you can see coming from an object
A: 雷
（名詞）你能看到從物體發出的光線之一
A slanting ray cut in through the smoke, a single shaft of light that beckoned the girl back to the land of the living.
一道斜射的光線穿透煙霧，那道孤零零的光柱，將女孩引回了人世。

Q: overwhelming
(adjective) very great in number, effect, or force
A: 壓倒性
（形容詞）在數量、效果或力量上都非常強大
The monk felt an overwhelming urge then to do as the demon had asked, to admit Bestesbulzibar's beauty.

Q: devastation
A: Now Elbryan steeled himself against the scene of devastation.

Q: peak
(noun) the pointed top of a mountain
A: 峰頂
（名詞）山頂尖銳的頂端
Then he came upon the mountains, whipping through passes, over peaks, to a plateau he had seen before above a vast encampment between the black arms of a smoking mountain.

Q: condescending
A: Cat-the-Stray bit her lip, not liking his condescending tone.

Q: plunge
(verb) to fall or jump suddenly from a high place
A: 跳水
（動詞）從高處突然跌落或跳下
It was always cold; the boy didn't know why he even bothered testing it each morning before plunging in.

Q: conscience
(noun) the part of the mind that makes you aware of your actions as being either morally right or wrong
A: 良心
（名詞）讓你意識到自己行為在道德上是對或錯的心靈部分
The monk looked in turn at each of them and nodded, then walked off to be alone with his conscience and his courage.

Q: odds
(noun) the possibility that something will happen : the chance that one thing will happen instead of a different thing
A: 賠率
（名詞）某件事發生的可能性：某件事發生而非另一件事的機率
Avelyn's blast did much to even the odds, leaving only two giants and a score of powries against Elbryan's thirty.

Q: exaggerate
(verb) to think of or describe something as larger or greater than it really is
A: 誇張
（動詞）將某物視為比實際更大或更偉大
To the child Elbryan, this had been the place of wildly exaggerated fireside tales.

Q: surrender
(verb) to agree to stop fighting, hiding, resisting, etc., because you know that you will not win or succeed
A: 投降
（動詞）同意停止戰鬥、躲藏、抵抗等，因為你知道自己不會贏或成功
The dwarf caught the gem securely, but surrendered his hold on the ladder.
矮人稳稳地接住了宝石，却松开了扶着梯子的手。

Q: presume
(verb) to think that (something) is true without knowing that it is true
A: 推測
（動詞）認為（某事）為真，卻不知道它為真
Suddenly this holy place, this place he had presumed prepared by the Touel'alfar themselves, seemed to him no sanctuary at all.

Q: mask
(noun) a covering used to hide or disguise your face
A: 面具
（名詞）用來遮蓋或偽裝臉部的覆蓋物
For Jill, her face was a mask of paint and false smiles.

Q: cautiously
A: Pellimar reached the drifting boat first, pulling himself cautiously up its slick, rounded side.

Q: spine
(noun) the row of connected bones down the middle of the back : backbone
A: 脊椎
（名詞）背部中間相連的骨頭排：脊椎
A shudder coursed down Avelyn's spine.

Q: reminder
(noun) something that causes you to remember or to think about something
A: 提醒
（名詞）讓你想起或思考某件事的東西
Still, despite the prominent reminders of his position, Elbryan's smile was genuine.

Q: forge
(verb) to form something by heating and shaping metal
A: 鍛造
（動詞）透過加熱和塑形金屬來形成某物
I only hope that she comes to accept our fate and that she desires to forge ahead in the best manner that we may.

Q: dilemma
(noun) a situation in which you have to make a difficult choice
A: 兩難
（名詞）你必須做出艱難選擇的情況
All too soon, they were faced with a dilemma: light the torch or walk on in near-complete darkness.

Q: greet
(verb) to meet (someone who has just arrived) with usually friendly and polite words and actions : welcome
A: 問候
（動詞）用通常友善且禮貌的言語和行動與（剛抵達的人）見面：歡迎
A way goes Nightbird, the forest to greet

Q: happily
(adverb) in a happy way or state
A: 很開心
（副詞）以快樂的方式或狀態
"Another!" Pony added happily, and she clapped her hands with glee as more came into view.

Q: holder
A: If the barrelboat got by the net holders, for example, they would never catch up and Adjonas couldn't turn about for them.

Q: surprising
(adjective) unexpected or unusual : causing surprise
A: 令人驚訝
（形容詞）意外或異常：造成驚訝
A part of him wanted to turn away, but another part, a larger and surprising part, would not let him move.

Q: typical
(adjective) normal for a person, thing, or group : average or usual
A: 典型
（形容詞）對一個人、事物或群體而言，正常：平均或一般
A fomorian, Avelyn realized with a very visible shudder, in the typical battle dress of its warlike race.

Q: ability
(noun) the power or skill to do something
A: 能力
（名詞）做某事的力量或技能
The one obvious lead fruitless, Brother Justice had to turn to his magic, to the carbuncle, a stone also called Dragon Sight for its ability to detect things magical.

Q: brain
(noun) the organ of the body in the head that controls functions, movements, sensations, and thoughts
A: 大腦
（名詞）頭部中控制功能、動作、感覺與思維的器官
Elbryan saw the bright red gash, the white of split bone, the grayish brain.
埃尔布莱恩看见了那道鲜红的伤口、露出的白骨，还有灰白的大脑。

Q: heap
(noun) a large, disordered pile of things
A: 堆積
（名詞）一大堆雜亂無章的物品
And then Olwan came flying back into sight, falling in a broken heap on the road right in the midst of the valiant fighters.

Q: surprisingly
A: Elbryan's sword was up against the creature's side, had cut in a bit, but the angle was wrong, and the goblin's grip surprisingly strong, preventing the boy from driving the weapon home.

Q: dash
(verb) to run or move quickly or suddenly
A: 破折
（動詞）快速或突然奔跑或移動
She looked back at the small boat, even then being dashed against the rocks, tossed about by the powerful surf.

Q: scrambling
A: Stones burst outward; Elbryan skipped back up the slope a few scrambling steps and dove to the ground.

Q: burrow
(verb) to make a hole or tunnel in the ground by digging
A: 洞穴
（動詞）透過挖掘在地上挖洞或隧道
The fomorian staggered once, twice, and then again, as the bolts burrowed in, one on top of the other, a dozen on top of the previous dozen.

Q: surprised
(adjective) having or showing the feeling that people get when something unexpected or unusual happens : feeling or showing surprise
A: 驚訝
（形容詞）當人們發生意外或異常事件時，擁有或表現出那種感覺：感受或表現出驚訝
Cat-the-Stray was more than a little surprised, and embarrassed, when her would-be rescuer ventured into the Way the following week.

Q: sore
(adjective) feeling or affected by pain : painful
A: 酸痛
（形容詞）感受或受痛影響：痛苦的
The young man settled on the edge of his cot, head bowed, hands resting on his sore thighs.

Q: seriousness
A: "Brother Avelyn," the master said in all seriousness a moment later,

Q: dry
(adjective) having no or very little water or liquid
A: 乾的
（形容詞）幾乎沒有或非常少水或液體
For the first time since they had entered the room, there was no reverence in Master Jojonah's voice, just the dry lecturing tone of an instructor.

Q: dusk
(noun) the time when day changes into night and the sky begins to get darker
A: 黃昏
（名詞）白天轉為黑夜，天空開始變暗的時刻
Sometime later, as dusk descended, Pony's senses warned her that she was not alone.
过了一会儿，黄昏降临，波妮的直觉告诉她，她并不孤单。

Q: original
(adjective) happening or existing first or at the beginning
A: 原文
（形容詞）發生或存在於最先或起始
Suddenly he held the spear, aimed right back at its original wielder.

Q: bruise
(noun) a dark and painful area on your skin that is caused by an injury
A: 瘀青
（名詞）因受傷而造成皮膚上的黑暗且疼痛的區域
He noted bruises on her legs, his eyes drawn down despite his good intentions.

Q: speaker
(noun) someone who speaks a particular language
A: 講者
（名詞）會說特定語言的人
Somehow he knew the speaker was not human, that no human voice could chime so sweetly, so perfectly.

Q: fashion
(verb) to form (something) into something else : to make (something) from something else
A: 時尚
（動詞） 將（某物）形成其他事物：從其他事物中創造（某物）
Elbryan caught the staff firmly in his left hand and extended that arm out in similar fashion so that the other flanking goblin was poked away.

Q: fix
(verb) to make (something) whole or able to work properly again : to repair (something)
A: 修正
（動詞）使（某物）完整或能正常運作：修復（某物）
The other end of the rope was fixed to the yard of the mainmast.

Q: snarl
(noun) a twisted knot of hairs, thread, etc. : tangle
A: 咆哮
（名詞）由頭髮、線等扭曲的結：糾結
The monk snarled in defiance and kicked at the heavy door.

Q: error
(noun) something that is not correct : a wrong action or statement : mistake
A: 錯誤
（名詞）不正確的事物：錯誤的行為或陳述：錯誤
For a moment, I admit, I even held fast a fantasy that my memory of the destruction, of the carnage, was in error.
我得承認，有一瞬間，我甚至抱持著一種幻想，以為自己對那場毀滅與屠殺的記憶是錯誤的。

Q: brightly
A: Pony looked helplessly at her diamond, then wondered if she could make the light shine so brightly that this creature of darkness could not withstand it.

Q: comfortable
(adjective) not causing any physically unpleasant feelings : producing physical comfort
A: 很舒服
（形容詞）不造成任何身體不適的感覺：提供身體上的舒適
The pair met day after day, each time growing more comfortable.

Q: transport
(verb) to carry (someone or something) from one place to another
A: 交通
（動詞）將（某人或某物）從一個地方帶到另一個地方
Given the powers of hematite, might this have been some transport for Quintall's soul?

Q: rumble
(noun) a low, heavy sound or series of sounds
A: 隆隆聲
（名詞）低沉沉重的聲音或一連串的聲音
The goblins and their giant escort moved along slowly but steadily, and soon after, Elbryan and his companions heard the rumble of the war engines, the grunts of the towing giants.

Q: evidence
(noun) something which shows that something else exists or is true
A: 證據
（名詞）顯示其他事物存在或為真的東西
Even without the very prominent evidence that she could defend herself, Jill believed that Presso would not try anything.

Q: resting
A: Soon after, the man was resting as comfortably as possible, and Avelyn left the room.

Q: missing
(adjective) unable to be found : not in a usual or expected place
A: 失蹤
（形容詞）找不到：不在一般或預期的位置
With a growl, proud Elbryan put up his bow and let fly, missing everything this time.

Q: contain
(verb) to have (something) inside
A: 包含
（動詞）在裡面有（某物）
But Avelyn's expression of joy, of victory, was short-lived, for the stone could not contain such energy, and it threw it out, dispersed as green smoke into the air, the sheer force of the expulsion throwing Elbryan and Avelyn backward into Pony and Bradwarden, the resulting smoke filling the corridor.

Q: birch
(noun) a type of tree that has outer bark which can be pulled off easily
A: 樺樹
（名詞）一種外樹皮可以輕易拔除的樹
Elbryan recognized the black, sappy poison, a pain - inducing product of a rare black birch tree.

Q: driving
(noun) the act of operating a vehicle
A: 駕駛
（名詞）駕駛車輛的行為
The powrie slammed her hard from behind, driving her into the bent beam.

Q: helm
(noun) a handle or wheel that is used to steer a ship or boat
A: 舵手
（名詞）用來操控船隻或小艇的手柄或輪子
Out stepped the giant, Togul Dek, still wearing no helm, its huge features twisted with rage.

Q: pale
(verb) to lose color : to become pale
A: 蒼白
（動詞）失去顏色：變得蒼白
A blanket of slushy snow still covered the field, shining blue-white in the pale light of a bright half moon.

Q: childhood
(noun) the period of time when a person is a child
A: 童年
（名詞）一個人成為兒童的時間段
That notion inevitably led her back to images of her own childhood, of her mother ...

Q: undergrowth
(noun) underbrush
A: 灌木叢
（名詞）灌木叢
The ground about the trees caught the morning light and held it fast, for the undergrowth was not dark but was white and thick, a padding of caribou moss.

Q: battling
A: Never losing the slightest edge of balance, Elbryan's muscles worked in perfect harmony, perfect fluidity, none battling, flexing and complementing each move.

Q: nudge
(verb) to touch or push (someone or something) gently
A: 助推
（動詞）輕輕觸摸或推擠（某人或某物）
After a long moment, Tuntun nudged him roughly.

Q: iron
(noun) a heavy type of metal that is very common, occurs naturally in blood, and is used to make steel and in many products
A: 鐵
（名詞）一種非常常見、天然存在於血液中的重金屬，用於製造鋼鐵及多種產品
His chest and shoulders grew broad and thick, and his arms, particularly his forearms, bulged with iron-hard muscles.

Q: cruel
(adjective) causing or helping to cause suffering : terrible and unfair
A: 殘酷
（形容詞）造成或助長痛苦：可怕且不公平
Elbryan started to respond that he had eliminated the cruel traps, but the words were stuck in his throat.

Q: connection
(noun) something that joins or connects two or more things
A: 連接
（名詞）連接或連接兩個或多個事物的東西
Pony dared to reach out then; the connection was too strong to let the moment pass.
小马这时终于鼓起勇气伸出了手；这种联系太过强烈，绝不能让这一刻溜走。

Q: expected
(adjective) regarded as likely or certain to happen; anticipated
A: 預期之中
（形容詞）被認為可能或必然發生的；預期中的
He soon came to the expected joining, and, looking ahead, he almost continued on.

Q: sinking
A: That relief fast transformed into a sinking feeling as Elbryan realized the meaning of this creature's positioning.

Q: twisted
(adjective) strange and unpleasant : not normal
A: 扭曲
（形容詞）奇怪且令人不快：不正常
The ugly goblin face, all twisted teeth and long pointy nose, was barely inches from Elbryan's face, and closer still when the creature began to butt the boy.

Q: collection
(noun) the act or process of getting things from different places and bringing them together
A: 收藏
（名詞）從不同地方取得物品並將它們聚集在一起的行為或過程
In elven philosophy, the first truth, the basis of reality was that the entire material, physical world was no more than the collection of perceptions by the observer.

Q: blocking
A: The sword severed that blocking arm cleanly, right above the elbow and slashed across the face of the ducking monster.

Q: knuckle
(noun) any one of the thick, bony parts (called joints) in your fingers
A: 納克爾
（名詞）手指中任何一個厚實、骨質的部位（稱為關節）
Elbryan clutched the sword hilt so hard his knuckles whitened.

Q: snatch
(verb) to take (something) quickly or eagerly
A: 搶奪
（動詞）快速或急切地取得（某物）
Avelyn tried hard not to eavesdrop, but he did catch snatches of the conversation, mostly Siherton complaining vigorously that this was against strict procedure.

Q: murmur
(noun) a low sound made when many people are speaking
A: 低語
（名詞）當多人交談時發出的低沉聲音
No answer, no hint, just the murmur, an endless string of mysterious whispers.
没有答案，没有线索，只有那低语，一串永无止境的神秘耳语。

Q: glade
(noun) a grassy open space in a forest
A: 林地
（名詞）森林中的草地空地
Tuntun nodded and rose unsteadily, then walked from the glade, leaving Elbryan kneeling in the grass.

Q: aware
(adjective) knowing that something (such as a situation, condition, or problem) exists
A: 有意識
（形容詞）知道某物（例如情境、狀況或問題）存在
Elbryan was all too aware of that grim fact.

Q: breathless
A: Quintall and Thagraine came up breathless after setting the net in place.

Q: intelligence
(noun) the ability to learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations
A: 智力
（名詞）學習、理解事物或處理新事物或困難情況的能力
Only then did Elbryan truly appreciate the intelligence of the animal, filtered through a different perspective, perhaps, but no less intense than his own.

Q: account
(noun) a record of money that has been paid and money that has been received : bill
A: 帳號
（名詞）已支付與收到的金錢紀錄：帳單
Physically, by all accounts, he was the image of his father in Graevis' younger days, but by Cat's estimation, Grady could not have been more different than Graevis in temperament.

Q: embarrassed
(verb) to make (someone) feel confused and foolish in front of other people
A: 尷尬
（動詞）讓（某人）在別人面前感到困惑和愚蠢
And she was not ashamed, not embarrassed, and no black wings of horrors past swept up about her.

Q: court
(verb) to act in a way that shows that you want or intend to get married
A: 法院
（動詞）以表現出你想結婚或有意結婚的方式行事
Of course, he had no intention of allowing any court.

Q: admire
(verb) to feel respect or approval for (someone or something)
A: 敬佩
（動詞）對（某人或某事）感到尊重或認可
How much he loved her, admired her, respected her!

Q: unlikely
(adjective) not likely
A: 不太可能
（形容詞）不太可能
A wicked grin widened on the captain's face; he decided to test that unlikely truce.

Q: sand
(noun) the very tiny, loose pieces of rock that cover beaches, deserts, etc.
A: 沙子
（名詞）覆蓋海灘、沙漠等地的非常微小、鬆散的岩石碎片。
Thagraine was out and running as soon as the small boat brushed its bottom on the black sands of the island beach.

Q: entry
(noun) the act of entering something
A: 參賽
（名詞）進入某物的行為
Had her disaster with Connor Bildeborough destroyed the man's attempts at entry into the high society?

Q: gleaming
(verb) to shine brightly
A: 閃閃發亮
（動詞）閃耀
Elbryan stared hard at the lines of gleaming metal.

Q: fence
(noun) a structure like a wall built outdoors usually of wood or metal that separates two areas or prevents people or animals from entering or leaving
A: 圍欄
（名詞）像是戶外建造的牆壁，通常由木材或金屬製成，將兩個區域隔開，或阻止人或動物進出
There was an old, broken-down fence on the northern edge of town, formerly a corral, Jill realized, and beyond it was the slope.

Q: gallop
(noun) the way a horse or similar animal moves when it is running fast and all four of its feet leave the ground at the same time
A: 奔馳
（名詞）馬或類似動物快速奔跑，四隻腳同時離地時的移動方式
Elbryan prodded Symphony into a short gallop, too quickly for the frightened youngster to scramble away.

Q: torment
(verb) to cause (someone or something) to feel extreme physical or mental pain
A: 折磨
（動詞）使（某人或某物）感受到極度的身體或心理痛苦
Quintall looked at his demon master; he knew the dactyl had shown him his mortal memories only to torment him.

Q: angular
A: Its head, too, was somewhat human, except more angular, with a narrow jaw and pointed chin.
它的头部也颇具人形，只是轮廓更为棱角分明，下颌狭窄，下巴尖尖的。

Q: pointed
(adjective) ending in a point
A: 尖銳
（形容詞）以點結尾
Avelyn stared incredulously at the demon's angular face, at the fiery eyes, the white, pointed canines.

Q: fingernail
A: The demon extended its fingernails, transformed them into hooked claws, and grew its teeth-two pointed canines extending down over its bottom lip.

Q: undeniably
A: The young woman was undeniably beautiful, even in her plain barmaid's dress.

Q: demonic
A: For the demonic creature in the cave, such questions hardly mattered.
对于洞穴里的那只恶魔般的生物来说，这些问题根本无关紧要。

Q: wage
(noun) an amount of money that a worker is paid based on the number of hours, days, etc., that are worked
A: 薪資
（名詞）根據工作時數、天數等所獲得的報酬金額
What creatures could the dactyl gather this time to wage its war?
这次，达克提尔会召集哪些生物来发动战争呢？

Q: puncture
A: The only serious wound to either side was the hit to the slain goblin - a spear thrust that had punctured the creature's lung.

Q: barrelboats
A: The weather remained hot and clear, and no more barrelboats came into view.

Q: trace
(noun) a very small amount of something
A: 追蹤
（名詞）非常少量的某物
In springtime sunshine, of Evil no traces,

Q: spill
(verb) to cause or allow (something) to fall, flow, or run over the edge of a container usually in an accidental way
A: 洩漏
（動詞）用來造成或允許（某物）掉落、流動或從容器邊緣滑落，通常是意外的
Candlelight spilled out onto the road, softly illuminating the girl.
烛光洒落在路上，柔和地照亮了那个女孩。

Q: severely
(adjective) very bad, serious, or unpleasant
A: 非常嚴重
（形容詞）非常糟糕、嚴重或令人不快
Elbryan held his breath, thinking that Pony's mother, often stern, would scold the girl severely.
埃尔布莱恩屏住了呼吸，心想通常很严厉的波妮的母亲一定会狠狠地训斥这个女孩。

Q: resignedly
A: She only sighed, though, and resignedly closed the cabin door.
不过，她只是叹了口气，然后无奈地关上了舱门。

Q: legend
(noun) a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true
A: 傳說
（名詞）過去的故事，許多人相信，但無法證明為真
The Forest Ghost was a common legend in the Timberlands.
“森林幽灵”是蒂姆伯兰地区广为流传的一个传说。

Q: fitting
A: End-o'-the-World, they call it, and a fitting name it seems.

Q: gallant
A: Cat-the-Stray had no idea what to respond to the gallant man.

Q: animated
A: Whatever her personal problems, the sight of Graevis and Pettibwa so animated and so sincerely happy warmed her heart.

Q: bushy
A: The centaur stopped his playing when he spotted his friend, his white smile growing wide within his bushy black beard.

Q: feral
A: The startled, almost feral, reaction of the hunters froze Elbryan in his tracks and sent Pony ducking for cover.
獵人們那驚惶失措、近乎野獸般的反應，讓 Elbryan 當場僵在原地，也讓 Pony 急忙蹲下尋求掩護。

Q: bask
A: Elbryan hardly heard the sharp scolding his father offered, the boy's eyes basking in the sight, moving from the carcass of a caribou buck, to a deer, to a line of coneys, to ...

Q: exception
(noun) someone or something that is different from others : someone or something that is not included
A: 例外
（名詞）與眾不同的人或物：未被包含的人或物
Elbryan took it all in stride, with the exception of any insults to Pony, which he promptly informed the teasers would bring them serious and painful retaliation.

Q: promptly
A: Avelyn ate a light meal, then shuffled outside and promptly regurgitated it.

Q: bluster
A: Elbryan conceded the point, though he still thought Brody Gentle more bluster than truth.
埃尔布莱恩承认了这一点，尽管他仍然认为布罗迪·詹特尔更多是虚张声势，而非实情。

Q: chew
A: Elbryan chewed on his lip for a moment, trying to find an appropriate response.

Q: nick
A: It wasn't an impressive weapon - its blade showed many nicks and more than a little rust - but it was one of the few real swords in the village.

Q: envy
A: Those folk who had survived the bombardment soon envied their dead companions.
那些在轰炸中幸存下来的人，很快便开始羡慕那些死去的同伴了。

Q: bore
A: Elbryan looked at Pony, who seemed to be growing quite bored by it all, and motioned to the door.
埃尔布莱恩看了看波尼——他似乎对这一切越来越感到厌烦——然后朝门边示意。

Q: sleeve
A: Twenty-five stood in a line, cloaked in thick brown robes with voluminous sleeves and large hoods that were pulled low to hide their faces.

Q: balcony
A: The man hesitated; even from the balcony, Master Jojonah sensed they were near a breakthrough.

Q: millennium
A: Bestesbulzibar was confused, had not seen such a display of anti-magic in all its millennia of life.

Q: concept
(noun) an idea of what something is or how it works
A: 概念
（名詞）對某物是什麼或其運作方式的概念
By the time Avelyn was old enough to understand the concept of family, half the children had already moved out of the family house.

Q: controlled
A: He came through the gauntlet without uttering a single sound beyond the range of his controlled, even-toned chant.

Q: delight
(noun) a strong feeling of happiness : great pleasure or satisfaction
A: 喜悅
（名詞）強烈的幸福感：極大的愉悅或滿足
With a whoop of delight, the other goblins, predictably, came on.

Q: tapestry
A: The ceiling was high, the walls covered in grand tapestries, and both the bed and the hearth were of heroic proportions.

Q: sentinel
A: The monks were the sentinels of God and yet even they had given in to complacency, to the cancer.

Q: gigantic
A: The cave seemed a gigantic caricature of a king's throne room.

Q: trim
A: Along one wall stood a gigantic statue, fifteen feet or more, dressed in a heavy leather jacket, trimmed in fur and set with spiked metal plates and heavy iron rings.

Q: armed
(adjective) involving the use of weapons
A: 武裝
（形容詞）涉及武器的使用。
Pony wasn't armed, having left her club back at the ridge.
波妮身上没有武器，因为她把枪留在了山脊上的俱乐部里。

Q: recede
A: He resisted, and the hematite receded dramatically, almost forcing him from the trance.

Q: fireside
A: To the child Elbryan, this had been the place of wildly exaggerated fireside tales.

Q: emotionally
(adjective) relating to emotions
A: 情感上
（形容詞）與情感有關
That night, Avelyn retired to his room, thoroughly exhausted, both emotionally and physically.
那天晚上，阿维林回到自己的房间，身心俱疲。

Q: obstacle
(noun) something that makes it difficult to do something
A: 障礙
（名詞）讓做某事變得困難的東西
Their clothes ruffled and seemed more of an obstacle than a necessity.

Q: embrace
(noun) the act of holding someone in your arms : the act of embracing someone
A: 擁抱
（名詞）擁抱某人的行為：擁抱某人的行為
Jill's heart tugged at her to go out and embrace the woman, to run to Pettibwa as she would have run to her natural mother.

Q: insignificant
A: The dactyl laughed at him, mocking his words and his courage, making him feel like an insignificant thing.

Q: parallel
(verb) to be similar or equal to (something)
A: 平行
（動詞）與（某物）相似或等同
The arrows whipped out, not quite parallel, their angle separating them as they flew.

Q: fend
A: Tempest flashed left, parried up, went out left again and then right, Elbryan easily fending off the clumsy attacks.

Q: bash
A: Singing wildly, the centaur charged in, bashing the monster about the head with his heavy club.

Q: mercifully
A: Pony lost sight of her father immediately, mercifully.
幸运的是，小马立刻就没再看到她父亲的身影。

Q: scoop
A: The centaur tapped one powrie on the head, then scooped up the dazed dwarf and dropped it into a sack.

Q: dan
A: Carley dan Aubrey's whimper brought him back to his senses.

Q: futile
A: Bradwarden knew that it was futile to argue with the stubborn ranger.

Q: offensive
(noun) a large military attack
A: 進攻
（名詞）大規模軍事攻擊
The powrie didn't even flinch, came right back to the offensive with one, two, and then a third swiping attack.

Q: terrifying
A: That feeling, too, seemed something out of her past, something wonderful and terrifying all at once.

Q: gingerly
A: Elbryan fell to his knees, reaching for the wound, gingerly touching the spear and wondering if he should pull it free.
Elbryan 跪倒在地，伸手摸向傷口，小心翼翼地觸碰那支長矛，心想是否該將它拔出來。

Q: unnerve
A: Still, Master Jojonah could see why a student such as Avelyn Desbris would so unnerve Master Siherton.

Q: sideways
A: Furious, Elbryan finally launched himself sideways, putting some ground between him and his elusive opponent.
Elbryan 怒不可遏，終於側身一躍，與那個狡猾的對手拉開了一段距離。

Q: humming
A: The air came alive with a strange humming sound.
空气中突然传来一阵奇怪的嗡嗡声。

Q: puny
A: With a yelp, Avelyn skipped to the side, bringing the puny sword up defensively.

Q: volley
A: Few folk remained on the wall when the second volley roared in, for they were engaged in tending wounded, in battling flames, and shoring up defensive barricades.

Q: midday
A: Now, with a gray morning fast turning to midday outside, Brother Justice had not returned.

Q: befit
A: Siherton's features befit his rank of class overseer, the disciplinarian of the newest brothers.
西赫顿的举止风度与他作为班级督导的身份相称，他是新入会的兄弟们的纪律监督者。

Q: debate
(noun) a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something
A: 辯論
（名詞）人們之間表達不同意見的對話
True enough, Siherton had to admit, and he understood that he would not win any debate he might wage against the selection of Avelyn as one of the Preparers.

Q: initial
(adjective) occurring at the beginning of something
A: 首字母
（形容詞）發生在某件事的開始
Avelyn's lack of initial response to the news that his mother had died had lent credence to Siherton's complaints.
Avelyn's 得知母親去世的消息後最初毫無反應，這讓 Siherton's 的抱怨顯得更有道理。

Q: subsequently
(adjective) happening or coming after something else —often + to
A: 隨後
（形容詞）發生或緊接其他事物 — 通常 + 到
The third time, he held the boy under for what seemed like minutes, and when he brought Elbryan up and subsequently let him go, the stunned boy fell to the ground, gasping desperately.

Q: needed
A: Jojonah's explanation for the tour had been weak, some remark about an area that needed cleaning.
乔乔纳对这次巡视的解释很牵强，只是含糊其辞地提到某个地方需要清理。

Q: wondrous
A: Avelyn, who had often spent hours at a time gazing at the wondrous night sky, recognized some of the points.
Avelyn 經常一連好幾個小時凝視那壯麗的夜空，因此認出了其中幾顆星。

Q: digest
A: Avelyn hesitated for a moment, trying to digest the newest information.

Q: engulf
A: It was expanding before him, engulfing his hands, then his arms.

Q: distinctly
A: The name Juraviel had given his people, Touel'alfar, had a distinctly familiar ring, and Elbryan was certain he had heard it in conjunction with tales of the elves.

Q: humour
(noun) a funny or amusing quality
A: 幽默
（名詞）有趣或好笑的特質
Avelyn knew all the uses of all the stones, and gradually he was coming to sensitize his fingers to the magical humours within any stone he touched.

Q: reverence
A: For the first time since they had entered the room, there was no reverence in Master Jojonah's voice, just the dry lecturing tone of an instructor.

Q: unconscious
(adjective) not awake especially because of an injury, drug, etc.
A: 昏迷
（形容詞）因為受傷、藥物等原因而無法清醒。
Jilseponie understood then that she had been unconscious for a long time.
吉尔塞波妮这才意识到，自己已经昏迷了很久。

Q: stench
A: Avelyn's brown robes were tattered and dripping; he had the stench of burned hair about him.
艾维林的棕色长袍破破烂烂，湿漉漉的；身上散发着焦发刺鼻的气味。

Q: rubble
A: So he ran on, hauling bodies, peeking under rubble, kicking aside piles of dead goblins to see who might be underneath.

Q: upright
A: A short distance away, Elbryan sat bolt upright, confused.
不远处，埃尔布莱恩猛地坐直了身子，一脸茫然。

Q: maiden
A: Elbryan looked at the elf maiden, studied her blue eyes for some hint.

Q: sensitive
(adjective) easily upset by the things that people think or say about you
A: 敏感
（形容詞）容易被別人對你的看法或說的話所困擾
Belli'mar Juraviel held his hand up, begging silence, then shifted his sensitive bare feet about on the stone face.
Belli'mar Juraviel 舉起手來，示意大家保持安靜，隨後將他那雙敏感的赤腳在石壁上來回挪動。

Q: nephew
A: No novice in the ways of love, the nephew of Palmaris' baron was surprised and pained but also intrigued.

Q: embarrass
A: These weren't particularly nasty traps, designed more to embarrass than to injure.
这些陷阱并不算特别恶毒，其设计目的更多是为了让人难堪，而非造成伤害。

Q: slumber
A: Or had he slumbered right through the next day?

Q: defensible
A: That night, they camped on a high plateau, which they agreed to be the most defensible position in the area.

Q: overtake
A: But weariness overtook him, caught him where he sat, and brought his eyelids low.

Q: slant
A: As if on cue, the burning catapult creaked again and slanted over farther.

Q: moonlight
A: Avelyn caught the arm and held it up in the moonlight.

Q: unceremoniously
A: Tuntun's only avenue of escape was straight down to the ground, and so she took it unceremoniously.
Tuntun's 唯一的逃生途徑就是直直地往地面跳，於是她毫不猶豫地這麼做了。

Q: perfection
A: This would be the last bow he ever crafted, for he knew beyond doubt that if he made a thousand more, he would never near the perfection of this weapon.

Q: sneer
(verb) to smile or laugh at someone or something with an expression on your face that shows dislike and a lack of respect
A: 冷笑
（動詞）用臉上表現出不喜歡和缺乏尊重的表情，對某人或某物微笑或嘲笑
He sneered at the curious servants gathering in the hall to keep them at bay.

Q: celestite
A: Avelyn reached into a smaller pouch and took out a handful of small prismatic celestite crystals, pale blue in color, and began calling forth their enchantment.

Q: silvery
A: A second bolt whistled behind him, turning him with a start, and only when Elbryan noticed the silvery filament trailing this arrow did he understand what was happening.

Q: ferocity
A: Pony went in with equal ferocity, though her attacks were not quite as effective and she scored only a minor hit.

Q: continual
A: At the same moment that the air grew clear about him, strong winds buffeted him - not gusts but a continual blow.

Q: sculpt
A: Sweat glistened in the morning light, beading and rolling about the man's hard, sculpted form.

Q: underbrush
A: Elbryan ran full out, constantly seeking out shortcuts in the thick underbrush, just to keep pace.

Q: slick
A: A trip line here, a disguised patch of slick mud on a corner there.
這裡有條陷阱線，那裡彎道上藏著一塊看似無害的濕滑泥地。

Q: veer
A: The Windrunner veered hard to port, sails filling and pushing the square-rigged caravel on with tremendous speed.

Q: tackle
(verb) to forcefully seize (someone) and cause that person to fall to the ground
A: 擒抱
（動詞）強行抓住（某人）並使該人倒地
The powrie dipped its broad shoulder, trying to tackle the ranger.

Q: solemnly
A: Juraviel stared solemnly at the spot where the stone had bounced for a long moment.

Q: bulge
A: His chest and shoulders grew broad and thick, and his arms, particularly his forearms, bulged with iron-hard muscles.

Q: marvelous
A: Jill finally found the nerve to look back at Connor, to stare into those marvelous brown eyes, sparkling more now in this starry light than she had ever seen.

Q: blaze
A: In the Way the hearth was always blazing, the beds were always soft, and the song was always loud.
在那条路上，炉火总是熊熊燃烧，床铺总是柔软舒适，歌声总是响亮欢快。

Q: rump
A: She stopped short when the winker gave her rump a solid slap, and she stood there, suffering their laughter.

Q: truthfully
A: She knew that Graevis spoke truthfully; she, and not the patrons, was in control in here.

Q: fantasy
(noun) something that is produced by the imagination : an idea about doing something that is far removed from normal reality
A: 奇幻
（名詞）由想像力產生的事物：關於做某事的想法，與正常現實相去甚遠
Avelyn knew the absurdity of his fantasy, of course.

Q: anticipation
A: The first three months of God's Year 821 were dull of excitement and anticipation throughout St.-Mere-Abelle.

Q: equinox
A: As Bafway, the third month, whose end marked the spring equinox, neared, the whispers became a contest to see who might first spot the square sails of the chartered ship.

Q: contest
(noun) an event in which people try to win by doing something better than others
A: 比賽
（名詞）人們試圖透過表現優於他人來贏得比賽的事件
Perhaps this was to be a test of his body against the dactyl's, a contest of physical strength.

Q: paramount
A: To Jill, their mission seemed paramount, a stoic existence protecting the welfare of all the kingdom.
對 Jill 而言，這項使命至關重要，他過著堅忍不拔的生活，致力於守護所有 kingdom 的福祉。

Q: amuse
A: The four crewmen of the Windrunner's boat, which was bouncing noisily against the wooden dock, sat through it all with smirking faces, thoroughly amused and certainly not impressed.
Windrunner's號船正發出嘩啦嘩啦的聲響，在木製碼頭上來回撞擊，船上的四名船員卻一臉譏諷地坐著，顯得十分樂在其中，絲毫沒有被嚇倒。

Q: finding
(noun) a legal decision : verdict
A: 發現
（名詞）法律判決：判決
The deer was having little trouble finding grass through the spotty layer of snow, and its treasurelike find had it, perhaps, a little less alert than usual.

Q: scent
A: He smelled the scent of deer on her fingers.

Q: derisively
A: He and Juraviel continued their conversation until Tuntun walked by, eyeing Elbryan derisively and tapping her smooth cheek and chin.

Q: anticipate
(verb) to think of (something that will or might happen in the future) : expect
A: 期待
（動詞）思考（未來將發生或可能發生的事）：期待
The ranger came round as if he would launch a horizontal swipe, but he recognized the move was anticipated: the burly man's axe was up to block.

Q: widespread
(adjective) common over a wide area or among many people
A: 廣泛分布
（形容詞）在廣大區域或多人之間都很常見
The elf went into a headlong roll, right between the young man's widespread legs, came up to his feet behind the yelling and turning Elbryan, and reversed his momentum, stabbing both his poles back.
精灵猛地向前翻滚，正好从那年轻人张开的双腿之间穿过，随即在嘶吼着扭身的埃尔布里安身后站起身来，借势反向发力，将两根长矛同时刺了回去。

Q: whirl
A: Avelyn's thoughts whirled, too confusing a jumble for him to utter even a sound of protest.

Q: plain
(adjective) having no pattern or decoration
A: 平原
（形容詞）沒有圖案或裝飾
The young woman was undeniably beautiful, even in her plain barmaid's dress.

Q: nobleman
A: If she was set up with a nobleman, the gain fox Grady would be twofold.

Q: mesmerize
A: The next powrie coming out saw its sparkle and, mesmerized, reached for it.

Q: purely
(adverb) completely or only
A: 純粹
（副詞）完全或僅此
Then, guided purely by his survival instinct, Avelyn curled his legs under him and came up fast.

Q: lovemaking
A: And now these two fellow brothers were comparing her lovemaking techniques!

Q: fell
A: Not wanting to continue the struggle, Avelyn was up and walking fast before the felled monk could respond.

Q: mischievous
A: She knew that she had had many friends, coconspirators in one grand and mischievous scheme after another.

Q: akin
A: Avelyn realized then that an attempt at possession was akin to fighting an enemy on his home ground.

Q: crinkle
A: Connor backed off almost immediately, his face crinkled in confusion.

Q: tis
A: And know 'tis time to die.

Q: perceptive
A: Juraviel nodded and seemed pleased by the perceptive reasoning.

Q: protector
A: father to these people, as their trusted protector.

Q: combatant
A: Tuntun flew away, back up toward the combatants, her slender daggers in hand, both dripping magma from Quintall's eyes.

Q: wed
A: Would Pony and I be wed, perhaps with children?

Q: sweeping
A: With a single sweeping left hook, Avelyn laid the big man low.
阿维琳一记凌厉的左勾拳，便将那个大块头击倒在地。

Q: agonize
A: In her mind, she heard a scream, agonized.

Q: coursed
A: A shudder coursed down Avelyn's spine.

Q: lookout
A: One thrown rope splashed right near Avelyn, but understanding the frantic lookout and the newest danger, he refused it, turning about for Quintall and Pellimar.

Q: construct
(verb) to build or make (something physical, such as a road, bridge, or building)
A: 構造
（動詞）建造或製造（實體事物，如道路、橋樑或建築物）
A new wharf had been constructed, reaching far enough out into the bay so that the Windrunner could dock.
一座新碼頭已經建成，延伸至海灣深處，足以讓 Windrunner 停靠。

Q: critical
(adjective) expressing criticism or disapproval
A: 關鍵
（形容詞）表達批評或不認同
Adjonas knew he was at a critical point here.

Q: fin
A: A second, smaller dorsal fin joined the first in its tightening ring.

Q: gurgle
A: A flick of the monk's wrist sent a silver item flying and from within the deeper chamber came a gurgled groan.

Q: undeniable
A: Along with the realization came an undeniable sense of intrigue, however, and so the ranger agreed.

Q: returned
A: And the southland will be warned by Pony, my beloved, returned to me and flying fist across the miles upon Symphony.

Q: tenet
A: Quintall's concepts of right and wrong, of duty and punishment, have been systematically replaced by the tenets given him at times of reward.

Q: terribly
(adverb) very or extremely
A: 非常可怕
（副詞）非常或極度
The ranger heard them long before he caught sight of them, laughing and singing terribly off-key, though the voices were surely human, as he had suspected.

Q: barrage
A: The barrage intensified, more pitch, great heavy stones, and giant ballista bolts battering the ill-fated craft.

Q: revelry
A: The majority of Tinson's residents slept the day through, preferring the revelry of the night.

Q: deftly
A: The powrie immediately reversed direction, deftly turning about on the rope with sure, strong grips.

Q: plummet
A: Then he was floating, Siherton continuing to plummet.
接着，他漂浮在空中，而西赫顿镇仍在不断下坠。

Q: pedestal
A: Elbryan quickly set the mirror on the pedestal, leaning it against the back wall of the cave, and opened his chair; placing it before the mirror, as instructed.

Q: visage
A: Bradwarden's hardened visage fast softened under the ranger's plaintive look.

Q: merciful
A: But Connor had been merciful, and ever was Abbot Dobrinion long on forgiveness.

Q: grit
A: But Elbryan held no such sympathy for powries, and so he shifted the angle of the bow just a bit, gritted his teeth, and let fly, the arrow whipping across the twenty feet, unerringly, so he thought.

Q: bowyer
A: This would be Joycenevial's first human task since Mather, and, since the bowyer was aged even by elven standards, most likely his last.

Q: triangular
A: Juraviel also brought with him a light green triangular huntsmen's cap, which Elbryan accepted with a confused shrug.

Q: rouse
A: The shift came dramatically, unexpectedly, when Elbryan was roused from his bed one blustery Toumanay night by Juraviel and Tuntun.

Q: actual
(adjective) real and not merely possible or imagined : existing in fact
A: 現況
（形容詞）真實存在，而非僅可能或想像：實際上存在
Still, the details of that past existence escaped her, as did the actual names, though many of the faces returned.

Q: intended
(adjective) in your mind as a purpose or goal
A: 原本打算
（形容詞）在你心中作為目的或目標
Back left, back right, each time the angle shifting to defeat the intended attack.
向左后方、向右后方，每次都改变角度以化解预期的攻击。

Q: rot
A: He could smell the rot there: the earth itself was tainted from the fiend's presence.

Q: bracer
A: Then Avelyn saw the reason, saw clearly the powrie's studded bracers, glowing fiercely with enchantment.
接著，Avelyn 明白了箇中緣由，清楚地看見了那副鑲滿寶石的護腕，在魔法的加持下熾烈地閃耀著。

Q: treachery
A: Among the three evil races, none had earned any reputation of loyalty or honor, but now, with the bracers, the dactyl could hold faith that its four chosen generals would survive the not unexpected treachery of their underlings.

Q: cache
A: We know the tricks Avelyn used to escape, and his cache of magic stones is considerable.

Q: equine
A: From further down the valley, Symphony charged in, followed by his equine minions.

Q: propel
A: Pony floated up as she went, grabbing the branches of trees and propelling herself along.

Q: delay
(verb) to wait until later to do something : to make something happen later
A: 延遲
（動詞）等到以後再做某件事：讓某件事以後發生
She swam right by that one, realizing if she delayed, the third would get to the boat before her.

Q: carbuncle
A: What he found instead were two stones intact: a sunstone - which did not surprise Avelyn in the least - and a carbuncle.

Q: shortly
(adverb) in or within a short time : soon
A: 不久
（副詞） 在短時間內 ： 很快
The sky brightened to a dull gray shortly before the dawn, another lazy snowstorm dropping scattered flakes that floated to and fro during their descent.

Q: stealthy
A: All thoughts of stealthy thievery flew from the fierce ranger's mind.

Q: debt
(noun) an amount of money that you owe to a person, bank, company, etc.
A: 債務
（名詞）你欠某個人、銀行、公司等的金額。
That is my debt and my honor.

Q: swoop
A: Elbryan lifted his eyes at that unsettling notion, looked at the sky as if he expected the dactyl demon to be swooping upon him even then.

Q: harness
A: The first of the giants came into sight, bending low, pulling hard, a heavy harness strapped across its torso.
那名巨人的first映入眼簾，它彎腰低頭，使勁拉扯著，胸前綁著一套沉重的軛具。

Q: visor
A: Tuntun had put her arrow right against a giant's visor, right through the slit!

Q: hellish
A: The beast lifted its arms, summoning its hellish magic.

Q: align
(verb) to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position
A: 對齊
（動詞）將事物排列成一條線或處於適當位置
Those two scars were perfectly aligned with the dactyl's heart, and thus, with that one desperate thrust, Dinoniel had defeated the demon's corporeal body.

Q: breed
(noun) a particular kind of dog, cat, horse, etc. : a kind of animal that has been produced by breeding
A: 品種
（名詞）特定種類的狗、貓、馬等：由繁殖所產生的動物
At gentle hands of elven breed.

Q: suppress
(verb) to end or stop (something) by force
A: 壓制
（動詞）用武力結束或停止（某事）
Elbryan turned to follow her gaze, and he, too, could not suppress a grin.
埃尔布莱恩转过身顺着她的目光望去，他也忍不住露出了笑容。

Q: melody
(noun) a pleasing series of musical notes that form the main part of a song or piece of music
A: 旋律
（名詞）一連串悅耳的音符，構成歌曲或樂曲的主要部分
Then they heard a distant piping, soft music, perfect melody.
接着，他们听见远处传来一阵悠扬的笛声，轻柔的乐声，旋律完美无瑕。

Q: contemplation
A: A grinding sound, the great gates sliding open, brought the young man from his contemplations.
一阵吱呀声响起，巨大的城门缓缓滑开，将那年轻人从沉思中惊醒。

Q: resistance
(noun) refusal to accept something new or different
A: 抵抗
（名詞）拒絕接受新事物或不同事物
Barmine was kneeling but offering no resistance, a powrie wiping its beret across his face.

Q: encouragement
(noun) the act of making something more appealing or more likely to happen
A: 鼓勵
（名詞）讓某件事變得更有吸引力或更有可能發生的行為
The simple fact that they could not be absolutely certain offered Elbryan all the encouragement he needed.
光是這個簡單的事實——他們無法百分之百確定——就給了 Elbryan 所需的全部鼓舞。

Q: crude
(noun) oil as it exists in the ground : petroleum that is not yet ready to be used as fuel
A: 原油
（名詞）地下存在的石油：尚未準備好作為燃料的石油
To hear his fellow monks speaking of something as sacred as love in such crude terms did surprise and offend him.

Q: gut
(noun) the internal organs of an animal
A: 很好
（名詞）動物的內臟
Elbryan felt his guts churning and labored for his breath.

Q: viciously
A: Pony spun and jumped on it, flailing wildly with both fists, kicking and kneeing viciously.
波尼转身扑了上去，双拳疯狂挥舞，又猛烈地踢打和膝击。

Q: bleed
(verb) to lose or release blood because of a cut, injury, etc.
A: 流血
（動詞）因割傷、受傷等原因流失或流血。
Her fingers bled, she felt the heat growing behind her, but she dug on desperately.

Q: ominously
A: Master Siherton squinted ominously and leaned close over Avelyn, glaring openly.

Q: pledge
(noun) a serious promise or agreement
A: 承諾
（名詞）嚴肅的承諾或協議
Piety, dignity, poverty, that was the pledge offered upon entering the Order of St.-Mere-Abelle.
虔誠、尊嚴、清貧，這便是進入St.-Mere-Abelle的Order時所立下的誓言。

Q: bless
(verb) to make (something or someone) holy by saying a special prayer
A: 祝福
（動詞）透過特別祈禱使（某物或某人）成為聖者
Avelyn didn't know much, though, just the common rumors about how the stones would fall from the heavens into the hands of waiting monks, to be blessed by the Father Abbot that their special powers be realized.

Q: ward
(noun) a section in a hospital for patients needing a particular kind of care
A: 選區
（名詞）醫院中為需要特定照護的病患設立的區域
At night, they huddled together around oil lamps and candles, trying to ward off the chill.
到了晚上，他們圍著油燈和蠟燭擠在一起，試圖抵禦寒意。

Q: haunt
(verb) to visit or live in (a place)
A: 鬧鬼
（動詞）造訪或居住於（一個地方）
Disturbing questions haunted the young monk every day.

Q: countless
(adjective) too many to be counted : very many
A: 無數
（形容詞）多到數不清：非常多
Yet here they were, countless spearheads glistening in the last slanted rays of day, countless shields, emblazoned with the standards of many different tribes, standing side by side.

Q: alike
(adjective) similar in appearance, nature, or form
A: 相似
（形容詞）外觀、性質或形式相似
For near to forty years he kept a line a hundred miles long secure from goblins and fomorian giants alike.

Q: appoint
(verb) to choose (someone) to have a particular job : to give (someone) a position or duty
A: 任命
（動詞）選擇（某人）擔任特定職務：賦予（某人）一個職位或義務
But after vespers, the four Preparers began a four-hour regimen, each with an appointed master.

Q: ritual
(noun) a formal ceremony or series of acts that is always performed in the same way
A: 儀式
（名詞）正式儀式或一連串行為，且始終以相同方式進行
He found the many prayer rituals boring, even trite, in light of the revelations he was finding every night.

Q: tactic
(noun) an action or method that is planned and used to achieve a particular goal
A: 戰術
（名詞）為達成特定目標而規劃並使用的行動或方法
Jill changed tactics and began slugging the dwarf in the face instead, then poking for its eyes.
Jill 改變了戰術，轉而朝矮人的臉部猛擊，接著又試圖戳瞎他的雙眼。

Q: assert
(verb) to state (something) in a strong and definite way
A: 主張
（動詞）用來強烈且明確地陳述（某事）
The elves didn't see things that way; Juraviel had once asserted to Elbryan that everything in the.
精灵们并不这么认为；朱拉维尔曾向埃尔布里安断言，在……中的一切。

Q: pump
(verb) to move something (such as water, air, or gas) to or from a particular place with a pump
A: 泵
（動詞）用水泵將某物（如水、空氣或氣體）移動到或離開特定地點
Now the ranger's arm pumped frantically, and finally after perhaps the tenth blow, the powrie's grasp at last loosened.

Q: pond
(noun) an area of water that is surrounded by land and that is smaller than a lake
A: 池塘
（名詞）被陸地包圍且比湖泊還小的水域
When he was done, Elbryan gathered up his clothing and ran to a nearby pond, diving into the chilly water without hesitation.

Q: elusive
(adjective) hard to find or capture
A: 難以捉摸
（形容詞）難以找到或捕捉
Furious, Elbryan finally launched himself sideways, putting some ground between him and his elusive opponent.
Elbryan 怒不可遏，終於側身一躍，與那個狡猾的對手拉開了一段距離。

Q: respective
(adjective) belonging or relating to each one of the people or things that have been mentioned
A: 分別
（形容詞）屬於或與提及的每一個人或事物有關
They were two feet apart as each burrowed into its respective goblin, dropping the creatures where they stood.

Q: replacement
(noun) the act of replacing something
A: 替代
（名詞）替換某物的行為
Sea journeys were not considered safe in God's Year 821, the year of the stone showers, and replacements might become necessary.

Q: favorable
(adjective) showing approval
A: 有利
（形容詞）表示認可
Resupplied, the Windrunner put out the next day, sails full of wind with a favorable tide, sailing fast to the south.
補給完畢後，Windrunner 號於次日啟航，順風順水，乘著有利的潮汐，迅速向南航行。

Q: comply
(verb) to do what you have been asked or ordered to do
A: 遵守
（動詞）去做你被要求或命令去做的事
Grady was more than willing to comply, practically shoving Cat right onto the man's lap.

Q: beloved
(adjective) very much loved : dearly loved
A: 摯愛
（形容詞）非常愛：深愛著
And the southland will be warned by Pony, my beloved, returned to me and flying fist across the miles upon Symphony.

Q: absurd
(adjective) extremely silly, foolish, or unreasonable : completely ridiculous
A: 荒謬
（形容詞）極其愚蠢、愚蠢或不合理：完全荒謬
On another note, Avelyn could not help but laugh at the absurd, useless treasure that lay strewn all about him.

Q: treacherous
(adjective) not able to be trusted : showing that someone cannot be trusted
A: 背叛
（形容詞）無法被信任：表示某人不可信任
The journey was too treacherous, and if the crew had been well paid, as promised, they would have had no reason to dare the perils of the South Mirianic again.

Q: burden
(noun) something heavy that is carried : load
A: 負擔
（名詞）被攜帶的重物：負重
Relieve your mind of the burden, then decide, my friend.

Q: sacrifice
(verb) to give up (something that you want to keep) especially in order to get or do something else or to help someone
A: 犧牲
（動詞）放棄（你想保留的東西），特別是為了得到或做別的事，或幫助別人
Avelyn agreed and he would sacrifice his own life for the good of the voyage.

Q: continually
(adjective) happening without interruption : not stopping or ending
A: 持續不斷
（形容詞）不中斷地發生：不停止也不結束
But Jill had settled into a routine here, akin to the continually gloomy season.

Q: facilitate
(verb) to make (something) easier : to help cause (something)
A: 促進
（動詞）讓（某物）更容易：幫助造成（某物）
The Order had failed; their weakness had facilitated this tragedy!

Q: wipe
(verb) to clean or dry (something) by using a towel, your hand, etc.
A: 抹除
（動詞）用毛巾、手等方式清潔或擦乾（某物）。
Gofflaw snorted and wiped a greasy hand down the front of his own red jacket.

Q: trailing
A: Avelyn crouched behind a tree, barely ten feet from the side of the trailing catapult.

Q: seize
(verb) to use legal or official power to take (something)
A: 扣押
（動詞）用法律或官方權力奪取（某物）
As fortune would have it, the dagger went straight up, and Elbryan seized it, catching it by the tip.

Q: fateful
A: I love her, Uncle Mather, as I loved her that fateful day on the ridge above our home.

Q: boom
(verb) to make a deep and loud sound
A: 砰
（動詞）發出深沉且響亮的聲音
"Ho, ho, what!" the centaur boomed in a fair imitation of Avelyn.

Q: protective
(adjective) used to protect someone or something : giving or meant to give protection
A: 保護性
（形容詞）用來保護某人或某物：給予或旨在提供保護
Lady Dasslerond was merciful, the elf knew, but she was, above that, pragmatic and protective of her realm.

Q: hull
(noun) the main part of a ship or boat : the deck, sides, and bottom of a ship or boat
A: 船體
（名詞）船隻或小艇的主要部分：船隻或小艇的甲板、側面及底部
The stone wouldn't be nearly strong enough, he realized, to take out the wet barrelboat's sturdy hull.

Q: inviting
A: He sensed their softness, so very inviting ...

Q: carpet
(noun) a heavy fabric cover for a floor
A: 地毯
（名詞）厚重的布料覆蓋地板
Every time he gazed upon the white carpet, he wanted to take off his shoes and pants and run through it barefoot and bare legged, to feel its softness between his toes and brushing against his shins.

Q: maple
(noun) a type of tree that grows in northern parts of the world and has hard wood often used in making furniture
A: 楓樹
（名詞）一種生長於世界北部地區的樹木，其硬木常用於製作家具
Autumn was well advanced, and all the leaves of the deciduous trees, particularly the sugar maples, were bright with colors, shining red and orange and yellow, painting the ridge.

Q: hideous
A: The fomorian charged ahead with a tremendous, hideous howl, its cudgel going high.
那只福莫里亚人发出震耳欲聋的恐怖嚎叫，挥舞着木棒冲了上来。

Q: recently
(adverb) during the period of time that has just passed : not long ago
A: 近期
（副詞） 剛剛過去的時間段：不久前
The reaction of the inhabitants to Brother Justice's brown robes tipped the monk off to the fact that he was not the first Abellican monk to come through this place recently.

Q: frown
(noun) a serious facial expression that usually shows anger, displeasure, or concentration
A: 皺眉
（名詞）通常表現出憤怒、不悅或專注的嚴肅表情
The young woman sighed deeply, paused a moment, then consciously worked hard to erase the perpetual frown from her face as she made her way to the three men calling her from the corner table.

Q: habit
(noun) a usual way of behaving : something that a person does often in a regular and repeated way
A: 習性
（名詞）一種常見的行為方式：一個人經常以規律且重複的方式進行的事情
Even Elbryan's sleeping habits changed, shifting to a more controlled, meditative process than a lumped time of uncontrollable unconsciousness.

Q: adventure
(noun) an exciting or dangerous experience
A: 冒險
（名詞）刺激或危險的經歷
And so he worked, as he was instructed, penning the tale of his adventures in great detail, studying and cataloguing the newest stones, their type, their magic, their strength.

Q: sprint
(verb) to run or go very fast for a short distance
A: 短距離衝刺
（動詞）短距離內奔跑或非常快速
Carefully placing the basket at last at the trough, the boy then sprinted full out the half mile back to the bog.

Q: receive
(verb) to get or be given (something)
A: 接收
（動詞）獲得或被給予（某物）
And so it was with great expectations and hopes that Jill had received the news of her appointment into the second most elite unit, behind only the Allheart Brigade, in all of Honce-the-Bear: the famed Coastpoint Guards.

Q: lowly
A: Grady saw himself as above that lowly station, Cat understood.

Q: express
(adjective) said or given in a clear way
A: 快車
（形容詞）以明確方式說或給出
But to take humans to Andur'Blough Inninness without the express permission of Lady Dasslerond was indeed a stretch of the Lady's compassion, and Juraviel was not certain that the troop wouldn't simply be turned away; perhaps the paths into the misty valley would be altered and hidden even from Juraviel.

Q: hopelessness
A: And Quintall knew the demon read his every thought, that his hopelessness only made the creature something more.

Q: lifting
A: Perhaps that last Oracle in Andur'Blough Inninness was no more than a lifting of the veil.

Q: schedule
(noun) a plan of things that will be done and the times when they will be done
A: 賽程
（名詞）將要完成的事物及其執行時間的計畫
The grueling schedule, though, allowed Avelyn the opportunity to put off his more personal problems.
不过，这繁重的工作安排倒让阿维林有机会暂时搁置那些更私人的问题。

Q: hiss
(verb) to produce a sound like a long "s" : to make a hiss
A: 嘶嘶聲
（動詞）發出長音「s」的音：發出嘶嘶聲
But then came the worst thing of all - a hissing, sizzling noise.

Q: sunset
(noun) the time when the sun goes below the horizon in the evening
A: 日落
（名詞）太陽在傍晚下到地平線以下的時候
The boy believed the sun to be in the west, halfway from noon to sunset.
那个男孩以为太阳在西边，正处于正午和日落之间。

Q: misty
(adjective) full of mist
A: 迷霧
（形容詞）充滿霧氣
Not so far down, they moved beneath the misty canopy, and the forested valley came clear to Elbryan.
没走多远，他们便穿过了雾气缭绕的树冠层，这片林木葱郁的山谷在埃尔布莱恩眼前豁然开朗。

Q: drawing
(noun) a picture, image, etc., that is made by making lines on a surface with a pencil, pen, marker, chalk, etc., but usually not with paint
A: 繪圖
（名詞）圖像、圖像等，透過鉛筆、筆、麥克筆、粉筆等在表面畫線，但通常不會用顏料
Quintall's grasp was the darkness of the demo cold, drawing the very life force from his opponent.

Q: wheel
(verb) to move (someone or something) on a vehicle that has wheels
A: 輪
（動詞）移動（某人或某物）在有輪子的車輛上
He wheeled, but Tuntun turned with him, staying behind him and punching out a veritable drum roll on his upper back.

Q: benefit
(noun) a good or helpful result or effect
A: 好處
（名詞）良好或有益的結果或效果
But it was not without its benefits.

Q: differently
(adjective) not of the same kind : partly or totally unlike —often + from, than, or to
A: 不同的方式
（形容詞）不同類型：部分或完全不同於 —通常為 +，來自、than或
Cat suffered his insults, but couldn't dismiss the realization that Pettibwa would have handled it differently, better.
凯特忍下了他的侮辱，却无法摆脱这样的念头：佩蒂布瓦若在场，定会以不同的方式、更好的方式来处理此事。

Q: polite
(adjective) having or showing good manners or respect for other people
A: 有禮貌
（形容詞）擁有或表現出對他人的良好禮貌或尊重
To Cat-the-Stray, his adopted sister, he was always polite, too polite.

Q: twig
(noun) a small branch of a tree or bush
A: 樹枝
（名詞）樹木或灌木的小枝條
A single great leap sent the beast flying away, disappearing so quickly into the twigs and branches of the forest lining the small meadow that it was lost to Elbryan's sight before he ever recovered from his lunging roll.

Q: correctly
(adjective) true or accurate : agreeing with facts : right
A: 正確地
（名詞）記憶所學之力或過程
He turned a corner within a triangle of tight pines, expecting correctly that the zombie would be there.

Q: store
(noun) a building or room where things are sold
A: 商店
（名詞）販售物品的建築物或房間
Avelyn could not discern the purpose of the magic, except to note that there was a tremendous amount of energy stored within those crystals.

Q: fortunately
(adverb) by good fortune; luckily
A: 幸好
（副詞）由於好運；幸運地
Avelyn shook his head, though fortunately Quintall and Adjonas missed the movement.

Q: limp
(adjective) having an unpleasantly soft or weak quality : not firm or stiff
A: 跛腳
（形容詞）具有令人不悅的軟弱或不強硬的特性：不堅硬或僵硬
He looked much better, seeming his old bouncy self, except for a slight limp.

Q: shouting
A: More than once, Avelyn heard Bunkus Smealy and Adjonas in a shouting match, and every time.

Q: accident
(noun) a sudden event (such as a crash) that is not planned or intended and that causes damage or injury
A: 事故
（名詞）突發事件（如車禍），非計劃或預期，且造成損害或傷害
This was no accident but a purposeful attack on the bear.

Q: lake
(noun) a large area of water that is surrounded by land
A: 湖泊
（名詞）被陸地包圍的大面積水域
With the amber, he crossed wide lakes that his pursuers would have to circumvent.

Q: crossing
A: By all appearances, the man was impressive - tall and straight, mustache and goatee neatly trimmed, his red-trimmed blue overcoat tailored straight and proper, black leather baldric crossing right shoulder to left hip and sporting an impressive sword, a family heirloom.

Q: hum
(verb) to make a low continuous sound
A: 嗯
（動詞）發出低音連續的聲音
Hawkwing's bowstring hummed, the arrow flying true, diving into the back of the peeing goblin's head.

Q: peaceful
(adjective) quiet and calm : without noise, excitement, etc.
A: 平靜
（形容詞）安靜與平靜：沒有噪音、沒有興奮等。
And sleep peaceful lovers, secure.

Q: afford
(verb) to be able to pay for (something)
A: 負擔得起
（動詞）能夠支付（某物）
Let the younger boys and girls see him then, and afford him the respect he deserved, and let the older men see that the village, under his watchful eye, had fared well in their absence.

Q: stepping
A: For Jill, who had spent her life so simply, it seemed somehow obscene; a dozen people could sleep comfortably on that bed, and she needed a stepping stool to even get onto it!

Q: hanging
A: All the gang was quiet, hanging on Elbryan's every word.

Q: cloth
(noun) material that is made by weaving together threads of cotton, wool, nylon, etc., and that is used to make clothes, sheets, etc.
A: 布料
（名詞）由棉、羊毛、尼龍等線編織而成的材料，用於製作衣物、床單等。
The anxious couple went back into the last copse and cut sticks, wrapping them with cloth to make torches.

Q: encourage
(verb) to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident
A: 鼓勵
（動詞）讓（某人）更有決心、更有希望或更有自信
The bond had been particularly strong with Annalisa, a humble and spiritual woman, who had encouraged her youngest child to follow the path of God from his earliest recollections.

Q: fur
(noun) the hairy coat of an animal especially when it is soft and thick
A: 毛皮
（名詞）動物的毛髮，尤其是柔軟且厚實時
Along one wall stood a gigantic statue, fifteen feet or more, dressed in a heavy leather jacket, trimmed in fur and set with spiked metal plates and heavy iron rings.

Q: priest
(noun) a person who has the authority to lead or perform ceremonies in some religions and especially in some Christian religions
A: 神父
（名詞）在某些宗教，特別是某些基督教宗教中，擁有主持或執行儀式權威的人
Precious and thus the third ranking priest in the entire Abellican Church, had performed the ceremony himself!

Q: remote
(adjective) far away : distant
A: 遠端
（形容詞）遙遠：遙遠
Had they caught him at last, up here in the most remote corner of Honce-the-Bear?

Q: seriously
(adverb) in a serious way
A: 認真的
（副詞）認真地
The Order of St.-Mere-Abelle took its physical training seriously; perhaps Avelyn was expected to defend himself against such tactics.

Q: importance
(noun) the quality or state of being important : value or significance
A: 重要性
（名詞）重要的品質或狀態：價值或重要性
Dosey interrupted, his tales only for an occasional belch; so lost was he in his own sense of importance that he hardly bothered to gauge the monk's reaction.

Q: total
(noun) the number or amount of everything counted : sum
A: 總計
（名詞）所有被計算的事物的數量或數量：總和
The hunting party of twelve had carried with them more than half the total real weapons of the hundred folk of Dundalis.

Q: grateful
(adjective) feeling or showing thanks : feeling or showing thanks to someone for some helpful act
A: 感激
（形容詞）感受或表達感謝：感受或表達感謝某人對某個有幫助行為的感激
He was indeed grateful for the kind and optimistic words, and felt better, much better, about his loss to Tallareyish.

Q: charging
A: Charging soldiers met the red-capped dwarves all along the wall, battling fiercely.

Q: thigh
(noun) the part of your leg that is above the knee
A: 大腿
（名詞）膝蓋以上的腿部
The young man settled on the edge of his cot, head bowed, hands resting on his sore thighs.

Q: injured
(adjective) suffering from an injury : physically hurt or harmed
A: 受傷
（形容詞）受傷：身體受傷或受傷
Elbryan looked her over carefully, satisfied that she, was not injured, only muddy and weary from so long a ride.

Q: flint
(noun) a hard type of rock that produces a small piece of burning material (called a spark) when it is hit by steel
A: 弗林特
（名詞）一種堅硬的岩石，當被鋼鐵擊中時會產生一小塊燃燒物質（稱為火花）
Avelyn rolled off the cot and fumbled with his flint and steel, finally getting the candle lit.

Q: content
(noun) the things that are in something
A: 內容
（名詞）事物中存在的東西
His dreams were not content, though, not with the prospects of a magic-wielding assassin nearby.

Q: regularly
(adverb) at the same time every day, week, month, etc. : on a regular basis
A: 經常
（副詞）每天、每週、每月等同一時間：定期使用
He had been coming into Caer'alfar regularly since the turn of the year, and now the elves hardly gave him a thought as he walked in.

Q: prepared
(adjective) made at an earlier time for later use : made ready in advance
A: 準備
（形容詞）提前製作以便後續使用：事先準備好
Jojonah launched into a rushed explanation, more the regurgitation of a prepared speech than anything spontaneous.
Jojonah 急忙開始解釋，那更像是背誦預先準備好的講稿，而非任何即興之作。

Q: tent
(noun) a portable shelter that is used outdoors, is made of cloth (such as canvas or nylon), and is held up with poles and ropes
A: 帳篷
（名詞）一種可攜式的遮蔽棚，用於戶外，材質為布料（如帆布或尼龍），並以桿子和繩索支撐
All the valley was filled with tents and campfires; a thousand, thousand forms milled about down below, most seeming about goblin.

Q: addition
(noun) the act or process of joining something to something else : the act or process of adding something
A: 新增內容
（名詞）將某物與其他物結合的行為或過程：添加某物的行為或過程
Despite the addition of the pit, the path appeared almost exactly the same as it had on all of his previous returns.
儘管新增了那個坑洞，這條小徑看起來幾乎與他以往每次回來時一模一樣。

Q: security
(noun) the state of being protected or safe from harm
A: 安全性
（名詞）被保護或安全免於傷害的狀態
There was security in that, Avelyn came to realize, but also responsibility.

Q: plot
(noun) an area of land that has been measured and is considered as a unit
A: 劇情
（名詞）經過測量並視為一個單位的土地區域
Avelyn folded his hands and bowed his head, closed his eyes and began to plot his defense for the next time he and Quintall were paired.

Q: tax
(verb) to require (someone) to pay a tax
A: 稅務
（動詞）要求（某人）繳稅
It was not a difficult enchantment, actually; and one that powerful Avelyn could maintain with the focused sunstone for h very long time without severely taxing his energies for other magics.

Q: central
(noun) a place where an activity takes place or a group meets : a place that is a center for an activity or group
A: 中央
（名詞）活動發生或團體聚會的場所：作為活動或團體中心的地方
The central stone of the broach was a hematite, as he had suspected, an oval of liquid gray, deep and smooth.

Q: frozen
(noun) a sweet frozen dessert that is like ice cream but is made with yogurt
A: 冰凍
（名詞）一種甜美的冷凍甜點，像冰淇淋，但用優格做的
Jojonah held the diamond close to Avelyn, and the young monk felt its warmth flowing into his aching, frozen form.
Jojonah 將那顆鑽石緊貼在 Avelyn 身旁，年輕的僧人感覺到鑽石的暖意流進他那冰冷刺骨、疼痛難耐的身軀。

Q: painfully
A: The next arrow razored painfully across the back of his neck, drawing a line of bright blood.

Q: clutching
A: The boy went down hard, clutching and groaning, feeling suddenly weak and nauseous.

Q: gliding
A: Suddenly he was off balance, and then he was sitting on the floor, the pretty barmaid gliding out of reach.

Q: talent
(noun) a special ability that allows someone to do something well
A: 人才
（名詞）一種特殊能力，能讓人做好某件事
I will use the stones and all my talents, and all my body in whatever course you set.

Q: jagged
(adjective) having a sharp, uneven edge or surface
A: 鋸齒狀
（形容詞）具有銳利、不平整的邊緣或表面
The leg had splintered in the fall; Cat could see the jagged edge of a bone poking through the skin.
那条腿在跌倒时断裂了；凯特能看见骨头的锯齿状边缘从皮肤里露了出来。

Q: religious
(adjective) of or relating to religion
A: 宗教
（形容詞）與宗教有關或相關
From his lessons, years of religious training, years of his masters imparting the fears of that which opposed their God.

Q: intend
(verb) to plan or want to do (something) : to have (something) in your mind as a purpose or goal
A: 意圖
（動詞）計劃或想做（某事）：在你心中擁有（某物）作為目的或目標
He forgot all about his game of surprising the pair then, and used his stealth ability to extract himself from the area, return to his tree house - which was closer to the ground than the sky - to shave and to prepare himself for his next sparring session, one he suddenly intended to win.

Q: conclude
(verb) to stop or finish : to come to an end : to end in a particular way or with a particular action
A: 結論
（動詞）停止或結束：結束：以特定方式或行動結束
He studied the bow as he walked, and concluded at once that this was not formed of the darkfern such as he had cut, but from a smaller plant.

Q: shy
(adjective) feeling nervous and uncomfortable about meeting and talking to people
A: 害羞
（形容詞）對與人見面和交談感到緊張和不自在
For her part, Cat kept her distance, offering a shy smile once or twice but mostly looking the other way.
至於 Cat，她則保持著距離，雖然一兩次露出了害羞的微笑，但多數時候都轉頭別開。

Q: pressure
(noun) the weight or force that is produced when something presses or pushes against something else
A: 壓力
（名詞）當某物壓迫或推擠其他物體時所產生的重量或力
Again, he was more than polite, the perfect gentleman, not pressuring Cat to even so much as offer a greeting to him.

Q: pleasant
(adjective) causing a feeling of happiness or pleasure
A: 愉快
（形容詞）帶來快樂或愉悅的感覺
Jill went to bed that night full of warm feelings, some pleasant, others too intense, too uncomfortable for her to understand.

Q: marriage
(noun) the relationship that exists between two people who are united as spouses : the state of being married
A: 婚姻
（名詞）兩個作為配偶結合的人之間的關係：婚姻狀態
The reaction of Pettibwa and Graevis to the news of the marriage was not hard to predict.
佩蒂布瓦和格雷维斯对这则婚讯的反应并不难预料。

Q: coin
(noun) a small, flat, and usually round piece of metal issued by a government as money
A: 硬幣
（名詞）政府發行的小型、扁平且通常為圓形的金屬貨幣
Avelyn did, too, noting the piles of coins and gems and jewelry, such a treasure as he had never before seen.

Q: pounce
(verb) to suddenly jump toward and take hold of someone or something
A: 撲上去
（動詞）突然跳向並抓住某人或某物
Elbryan turned to meet the pounce, but even as the goblin came on, silver flickers caught the ranger's eye.

Q: madness
A: Journeys into the wide, vast ocean were extremely rare, and rumors told of a madness that often grabbed at a crew.

Q: loosen
(verb) to make (something) less tight or firm : to make (something) loose or looser
A: 放鬆
（動詞）使（某物）不那麼緊繃或不堅硬：使（某物）變得鬆或鬆
He was trying to loosen up her inhibitions, and she was, too.

Q: responsible
(adjective) having the job or duty of dealing with or taking care of something or someone
A: 負責任
（形容詞）擁有處理或照顧某事或某人的工作或義務
He hesitated; were these goblins responsible for what their kin had done to Elbryan's home?

Q: location
(noun) a place or position
A: 地點
（名詞）地點或位置
It made sense to Avelyn that, for the security of the world, the location of Pimaninicuit should remain secret, but that thought did little to erase his revulsion at the destruction of the hired ship and the murder of her crew.

Q: hover
(verb) to float in the air without moving in any direction
A: 懸停
（動詞）漂浮在空中，沒有任何方向移動
It wasn't; it hovered on the edge of his perceptions, whatever way he turned.

Q: dim
(adjective) not bright or clear : not seen clearly
A: 沒有
（形容詞）不明亮或不清楚：不清楚
Finally, Miklos Barmine wandered out, rubbing his eyes, blinking repeatedly as if the light, though the day was dim, stung him profoundly.

Q: ambush
(verb) to attack (someone or something) by surprise from a hidden place
A: 伏擊
（動詞）從隱藏處突襲（某人或某物）
He looked around again, this time searching for a vantage point, a perch from which he might ambush any enemies.

Q: effective
(adjective) producing a result that is wanted : having an intended effect
A: 有效
（形容詞）產生期望結果：具有預期效果
Pony went in with equal ferocity, though her attacks were not quite as effective and she scored only a minor hit.

Q: bluff
(noun) a false threat or claim that is meant to get someone to do something
A: 虛張聲勢
（名詞）旨在讓某人採取行動的虛假威脅或主張
Elbryan recognized the true fear behind that bluff.

Q: kicking
A: Those monsters that did make it down found Bradwarden and his cudgel waiting for them, the centaur kicking and smashing with abandon.

Q: shorten
(verb) to become shorter
A: 縮短
（動詞）縮短
The ranger elbowed through the brawl, blocking punches whenever necessary, felling with three shortened blows yet another villager who tried to pounce upon him.

Q: praying
A: Avelyn lay across the centaur's back, staring more behind than ahead, praying for his companions.

Q: tangible
A: The tangible, corporeal body felt good to the wandering spirit.
这具有形有质的身体，让游荡的灵魂感到舒畅。

Q: agitate
A: Shining, too, were the demon's eyes, pools of liquid black at most times, but shifting to fiery red orbs, living flames, when the demon was agitated, a glow of absolute hatred.

Q: transform
(verb) to change (something) completely and usually in a good way
A: 變換
（動詞）完全且通常是以正面的方式改變（某物）
That relief fast transformed into a sinking feeling as Elbryan realized the meaning of this creature's positioning.

Q: lump
A: Avelyn froze in place, a lump rising in his throat.

Q: dominate
(verb) to have control of or power over (someone or something)
A: 主導
（動詞）對（某人或某事）擁有控制或權力
Brother Justice narrowed his eyes, not appreciating the sentiment, the way the foolish merchant tried to dominate him by referring to his superior in such familiar terms.

Q: tribe
(noun) a group of people that includes many families and relatives who have the same language, customs, and beliefs
A: 部落
（名詞）一群包含許多擁有相同語言、習俗與信仰的家庭和親戚
It would bring them into its fold, tribe by tribe, race by race, growing as the night grows when the sun touches the western horizon.

Q: stain
A: Elbryan saw the dark stain near those hands.

Q: measured
A: Through flowers and lovers, step measured paces

Q: reverently
A: Gently, reverently, Avelyn reached into the back of his dead companion's head and pulled forth the stone.

Q: labor
A: Indeed he was tired from the previous day's labors, but so full of excitement that.
他确实因前一天的劳累而感到疲惫，但内心却充满了兴奋。

Q: covet
A: Toward his fellow Preparers, young men he would compete against for the coveted two positions of those who would actually step onto the island of Pimaninicuit, Avelyn felt no rivalry.

Q: aura
A: Still, there was a delicate aura about her, a softness that a younger Elbryan had viewed as weakness, but the older Elbryan viewed as oddly distracting.

Q: sponge
A: Elbryan mastered the intricate movements, every one, soaked them into the sponge he had become and held them fast in his heart, mind, and muscles.

Q: ascent
A: That excitement turned to sheer joy when they passed out of the town and began their ascent of the ridge.
當他們駛出城鎮，開始沿著山脊向上攀爬時，那份興奮轉化為純粹的喜悅。

Q: fluster
A: Belli'mar Juraviel suppressed a chuckle, for he liked seeing Tuntun flustered.
贝利马尔·朱拉维尔强忍住笑意，因为他喜欢看顿顿手足无措的样子。

Q: carcass
A: The hunters would return with carcasses - elk, caribou, or white-tailed deer - slung on shoulder poles, and it seemed to the watching pair as if this hunt had been successful indeed!

Q: confusing
(adjective) difficult to understand
A: 令人困惑
（形容詞）難以理解
Pony shook the confusing possibilities from her thoughts.

Q: sloping
A: A subtle shift, still too quick for the creature to dodge, and Elbryan stabbed the tapered end out straight, striking the goblin on its sloping forehead right above and between the eyes, laying it out straight in the stream.

Q: venison
A: The elves would set out a grand table, steaming stew and venison, sometimes roasted game fowl, and piping hot tea that warmed the boy from his head to his cold toes.

Q: badger
A: Earlier that year, at the beginning of summer, some of the younger children had snagged a badger in a noose.

Q: noose
A: Earlier that year, at the beginning of summer, some of the younger children had snagged a badger in a noose.

Q: snare
A: He approached the snared creature boldly, only to find that it had chewed right through the leather bindings.

Q: brief
(noun) a brief statement or report
A: 簡報
（名詞）簡短陳述或報告
Jill had known this air, so crisp and so clean, in her youth, in this place; and images of that past life flitted past the edges of her consciousness now, brief glimpses of what had once been.

Q: outnumber
A: The Coastpoint Guards of Pireth Tulme were fighting well, but they were badly outnumbered and they had lost their one advantage: the walls.

Q: slain
(verb) to kill (someone or something) especially in a battle or war
A: 陣亡
（動詞）殺死（某人或某物），尤其是在戰鬥或戰爭中
Not until this day, he silently added, looking at the slain goblin.
直到今天，他默默地补充道，目光落在被杀死的哥布林身上。

Q: wrestle
A: Panic hit him, wrestling hard with a jumble of other emotions that Elbryan did not understand.
恐慌席卷了他，与一团他无法理解的复杂情绪激烈交缠。

Q: interject
A: "The goblins were never here," Pony interjected.

Q: stoop
A: Tempest weaved its wondrous lines about him slowly-turning, stooping, and rising in perfect balance.

Q: zone
(noun) an area that is different from other areas in a particular way
A: 區域
（名詞）在特定方面與其他區域不同的區域
Back in St.-Mere-Abelle, he had seen Master Siherton create a magical dead zone while he and several others had tried to discern the powers of the giant amethyst crystal.

Q: craftsmanship
A: Avelyn wanted to go closer to it to study the stern facial features and the incredible craftsmanship of the armor.
Avelyn 想走近一點，仔細觀察那張嚴肅的面容，以及這套盔甲令人驚嘆的工藝。

Q: recollection
A: Always working or praying; there were no other recollections of Avelyn to be found.
不是在工作就是在祈祷；关于艾维琳，再也找不到其他记忆了。

Q: resounding
A: The huge stone gates of St.-Mere-Abelle slammed shut with a resounding crash that jolted Annalisa Desbris violently.
St.-Mere-Abelle那座巨大的石門猛然關上，轟然巨響震得 Annalisa 和 Desbris 猛地一震。

Q: myriad
A: He came up fast on a pair of great bronze doors, inlaid with a myriad of designs and symbols.

Q: classmate
A: After vespers, their classmates knelt to pray for one hour, spent an hour with their letters, then retired early to meditate and sleep, to reinvigorate their bodies for the tasks of the next day.

Q: uneventful
A: Bafway proved to be a long, uneventful month.

Q: chimney
A: Cat rested back against a sooty chimney, the warm bricks taking a bit of the bite from the night chill.

Q: imagination
(noun) the ability to imagine things that are not real : the ability to form a picture in your mind of something that you have not seen or experienced
A: 想像力
（名詞）想像不真實事物的能力：在腦中形成你未曾見過或經歷過事物的畫面
Many images flitted through Elbryan's imagination as Juraviel sang: scenes of war and terror, scenes so very much like Dundalis on that awful day when the goblins came.

Q: temper
A: All of that was, of course, tempered by her realization that she was, in effect, a deserter.

Q: manhood
A: There would be a measure in this of his manhood, Avelyn realized, a test he could not fail.
艾维琳意识到，这将是他男子气概的试金石，一场他绝不能失败的考验。

Q: dizzy
A: Elbryan fell back against the wall, dizzy, defeated, with no answers.

Q: caress
A: A warm fog hung thick about him, caressing his body and dulling his senses.

Q: mingle
A: Frustration boiled in the young woman, mingling with desperation.

Q: surmise
A: Pony's first instincts were to try and join that battle group, but she quickly surmised that she would never get in.

Q: litany
A: Silently mouthing that litany, Elbryan inched his face toward the edge of the pine.
埃尔布莱恩默默念着那段祷文，将脸慢慢凑向松树的边缘。

Q: collapse
(verb) to break apart and fall down suddenly
A: 崩潰
（動詞）突然崩解並倒下
The dog's legs splayed wide; it gave one yelp, then lay still, its back broken, its lungs collapsing.

Q: grimace
A: Cat did well to keep the grimace from her face.

Q: weirdly
A: The goblin staggered weirdly, dropped its weapon, and fell to its knees.
那只哥布林怪异地踉跄了一下，掉落了武器，随即跪倒在地。

Q: gash
A: Elbryan saw the bright red gash, the white of split bone, the grayish brain.
埃尔布莱恩看见了那道鲜红的伤口、露出的白骨，还有灰白的大脑。

Q: dismay
A: He looked ahead at the evergreen vale and noted to his dismay that a fight was going on down there.
他望向前方那片常青的山谷，惊愕地发现山下正有一场激战。

Q: stifle
A: She took a moment to consider where she was, whose house this was, and she stifled a sob.
她停顿片刻，思忖着自己身在何处，这是谁的家，随即强忍住了一阵抽泣。

Q: vomit
A: Avelyn stepped out of the room, into the stone corridor, and vomited all over the floor.
Avelyn 走出了房間，來到石砌的走廊，然後把嘔吐物全吐在了地板上。

Q: thrash
A: The creature went berserk, kicking and thrashing, flopping like a landed fish.
那怪物突然发狂，又踢又打，像条搁浅的鱼一样在地上翻腾。

Q: thrashing
A: The pair rolled hard into the trunk of another tree, and the goblin abruptly stopped its thrashing.
两人重重地撞上了另一棵树的树干，那只哥布林顿时停止了挣扎。

Q: daze
A: Elbryan, dazed, his breath blasted away, nearly fainted.
埃尔布莱恩神志恍惚，被震得喘不过气来，几乎昏了过去。

Q: alter
(verb) to change (something)
A: 年代
（動詞）改變（某物）
Elbryan knew it, yet he did not slow his pace and did not alter his course.
埃尔布莱恩心知肚明，但他既没有放慢脚步，也没有改变方向。

Q: mumble
A: Tears ran freely down his cheeks; he mumbled the name "Dansally," over and over.

Q: fortune
(noun) a very large amount of money
A: 財富
（名詞）一大筆錢
Not one to argue with good fortune, Elbryan scrambled to his feet.

Q: casually
A: And all hope flew from him as a fomorian giant, holding a club as large as Elbryan's entire body, casually walked toward him.

Q: clamp
A: Cat-the-Stray clamped her teeth over one of his knuckles and bit him hard.
流浪猫咬住他的一根手指关节，狠狠地咬了下去。

Q: securely
A: Thus she kept her cabin door securely locked.
因此，她將艙房門牢牢鎖上。

Q: crank
A: Brother Avelyn turned hard on the crank, both wood and man groaning with each rotation.

Q: appropriately
(adjective) right or suited for some purpose or situation
A: 恰如其分地
（形容詞）適合或適合某個目的或情境
Other bowyers would have marked the stem appropriately, but Joycenevial was far beyond such crude necessities.

Q: tan
A: And though she was not wearing the telltale red jacket, a woman dressed in a simple white shirt, tan pants, and bare feet was not a common sight.

Q: lure
A: If Jill ventured into that tight place, if this man was out here to lure her in, she would likely find, herself in grabby quarters indeed.

Q: assume
(verb) to think that something is true or probably true without knowing that it is true
A: 假設
（動詞）在不知道某事為真的情況下，認為某件事是真的或很可能是真的
Pellimar seemed too eager, as if he expected Pimaninicuit to be quite close to Entel, but in truth, the Windjammer would likely spend the better part of four months getting to the island, and that was assuming favorable winds.

Q: sincerity
A: It was obvious that Avelyn had loved his mother dearly, and yet, there was a sincerity in his.
很明显，阿维林非常爱他的母亲，然而，他的言语中却透着一种真诚。

Q: aspect
(noun) a part of something
A: 面向
（名詞）某物的一部分
So went the widely accepted argument that allowed for relaxing some aspects of the holy pledge.
這便是當時廣為接受的論點，它使得人們得以放寬這項神聖誓言的某些方面。

Q: healing
A: Pony looked at Bradwarden, but the centaur was smiling widely, the healing salves already at work under the red bandage.

Q: musing
A: Of course Avelyn would not protest aloud, and even his silent musings were washed away as the heavy door opened silently, on balanced and oiled hinges, to reveal the greatest splendor of all.
當然，Avelyn 不會出聲抗議，甚至他內心的絮語也隨之消散——當那扇沉重的門在潤滑良好的鉸鏈上無聲地開啟時，眼前展現出的，正是世間最為壯麗的景象。

Q: midsummer
A: Palmaris falls before midsummer, I say, and another powrie force sails to join us, makes fast for the Broken Coast.

Q: polished
A: There were several various stones within, all smooth and polished.
里面有几块各式各样的石头，都光滑圆润。

Q: uncomfortably
A: Jojonah cleared his throat uncomfortably.

Q: melodious
A: "In their melodious singing, so it is said, and in the metal their gardens `grow' from the soil."

Q: alternate
A: He collected himself quickly and did as instructed, alternating the number of raised fingers behind his back.

Q: volume
(noun) the amount of sound that is produced by a television, radio, stereo, etc.
A: 音量
（名詞）電視、收音機、立體聲等所產生的聲音量。
This gloom that had come to Honce-the-Bear had come before in a definite shape and manner that was oft-told in the historical volumes at St.-Mere-Abelle.

Q: register
(verb) to record information about (something) in a book or system of public records
A: 註冊
（動詞）用來記錄關於（某事）的資訊，記錄在公共紀錄的書籍或系統中
It took a long moment for Avelyn even to register the question.

Q: blurt
A: "Do those work?" he asked on impulse, blurting out his thoughts before he even realized he was speaking.

Q: grating
A: The fiend ended with yet another hideous laugh, but this time, Quintall heard his own grating voice joining in.

Q: horrid
A: That horrid thought set Pony into violent motion.

Q: ounce
A: Avelyn screamed, and the dactyl shrieked again, throwing all its magical strength, every ounce, behind the beam.

Q: shared
A: Too private and yet shared.

Q: visualize
A: Pony turned with a start, visualizing the fight on the road, the last she had seen of her father.

Q: riddle
A: One group in particular, a pile of many monstrous corpses together in the road, posed a curious riddle.

Q: sometime
(adverb) at an unspecified time in the future
A: 某個時候
（副詞） 未來某個未指定時間
Sometime later, as dusk descended, Pony's senses warned her that she was not alone.
过了一会儿，黄昏降临，波妮的直觉告诉她，她并不孤单。

Q: titter
A: To the left came a titter, a tiny voice whispering softly.
左邊傳來一陣輕笑，一個細小的聲音輕聲低語。

Q: exposed
A: Paulson was caught; he tripped over an exposed root and went facedown into the mud and slush.

Q: sapling
A: He had to leap away instead, far out to the side, crashing through twigs and saplings, for the boulder superheated, turned red, and then melted away right below him!

Q: slaughter
A: And what of those youngsters who had been slaughtered on the hill?

Q: attentive
A: Tuntun thought the boy might be calling to his mount, but Juraviel, who had been more attentive to the boy and his relationships, knew the truth.

Q: methodically
A: Cat ignored it and methodically placed the mugs on the table.

Q: rivalry
A: It seemed to Avelyn as if he had fallen into the middle of a running rivalry between the two older men.
在Avelyn看來，彷彿他被捲入了這兩位年長男子之間持續已久的競爭之中。

Q: petty
A: But with no time for such petty problems, the ranger had dismissed the incident.

Q: nighttime
A: The short, stocky man went at the martial training as eagerly as Avelyn went at the nighttime studies.

Q: strict
(adjective) demanding that people obey rules or behave in a certain way
A: 嚴格
（形容詞）要求人們遵守規則或以某種方式行事
Even his strict rules for duty had relaxed within the week, Pireth Tulme reverting to its typical partying ways.

Q: serene
(adjective) calm and peaceful
A: 寧靜
（形容詞）平靜與平和
The spirit was waiting for him, serene in the depths of the mirror.

Q: staring
A: It had come so fluidly, so fast, that Elbryan was still staring at the elf when he heard the third arrow hit.

Q: maniacal
A: Father Abbot Markwart appeared wickedly intense, the gleam in his eyes seeming almost maniacal, and certainly frightening.

Q: depression
(noun) a state of feeling sad
A: 憂鬱症
（名詞）感到悲傷的狀態
Just inside, Elbryan noted the hooflike depression of the centaur's track.

Q: sear
A: All the world was blackness, was searing heat and unbearable agony, and Quintall knew no more.

Q: verge
A: And so it was with a true jumble of emotions, a purely teenage churning of confusion, fear and warmth, happiness and the verge of terror, that the young woman, no longer Cat-the-Stray, drifted off to a sleep of the sweetest dreams and the starkest nightmares.

Q: exertion
A: Then came a sound not so far below them, a deep breath as one might take after great exertion.

Q: bathe
A: Elbryan realized that he was bathed in a cold sweat.

Q: scowl
A: Elbryan's scowl melted away in curiosity.

Q: unpreparedness
A: All of it: the cancer that had grown in his world, the unpreparedness, the ungodliness of St.-Mere-Abelle.

Q: lush
A: Gray became green as they closed, lush vegetation thick on the slopes.

Q: unseen
A: Up on the balcony, unseen by the victim and his pair of torturers, Master Jojonah sighed and shook his head.

Q: replay
A: He forced himself to remember Dundalis, to replay the horror, that he might find a fighting edge.
他强迫自己回想邓达利斯，重温那段恐怖经历，以此寻找战斗的动力。

Q: promising
(adjective) likely to succeed or to be good : full of promise
A: 有希望
（形容詞）可能成功或優秀：充滿希望
Despite the promising events, the demon now paced about its obsidian throne anxiously.

Q: detachment
A: Certainly an emotional detachment would prove healthier for this young human who had been through so much and who had so many more trying experiences ahead of him.

Q: icy
A: Winter's icy grip weakened at last, more than three weeks after the vernal equinox.

Q: wad
A: He picked up his basket, cursed when one pant leg slipped down into the water, then waded out through the reeds.

Q: deceivingly
A: The stream flowed around one of the deceivingly high rises, turning out of sight just a couple dozen yards from where he stood.

Q: groin
A: A shift of the angle sent his staff poking straight up, smacking the man's groin.

Q: lick
A: There came a bright flash and then the monk lay still, low flames licking his lifeless body.
一道刺眼的光芒闪过，僧人随即一动不动地倒下，微弱的火焰正舔舐着他那已无生命迹象的躯体。

Q: agility
A: A combination of strength and agility, a balanced, thinking warrior.
兼具力量与敏捷，是一位沉着冷静、善于思考的战士。

Q: load
(noun) something that is lifted and carried
A: 負載
（名詞）被提起並攜帶的東西
His legs grew strong and agile from carrying loads and dodging traps.

Q: erase
A: The young woman sighed deeply, paused a moment, then consciously worked hard to erase the perpetual frown from her face as she made her way to the three men calling her from the corner table.

Q: bustle
A: The moment ended all too soon, Cat-the-Stray tuning back to the bustle of the lively room about her.

Q: apology
(noun) a statement saying that you are sorry about something : an expression of regret for having done or said something wrong
A: 道歉
（名詞）表達你對某事感到抱歉的陳述：表達對自己做錯或說錯事的遺憾
Cat suffered the inevitable apology, the insincere man only offering it at the end of his twisted arm.

Q: populous
A: The real challenge lay in the south, in the most prosperous and populous kingdom, in Honce-the-Bear.
真正的挑战在于南方，在那片最富庶、人口最多的王国——熊之霍恩斯。

Q: predicament
A: The reminder of Jill's predicament bolstered the monk's failing courage.

Q: pelt
A: Then came the long journey, tagging along with a merchant caravan that had swapped crafted items to the people of the small frontier village in exchange for pelts and great trees that would be used as masts for the sailing ships built in Palmaris.

Q: orphan
A: Any reservations that the nobleman's family had held toward the peasant orphan girl had been washed away when they met Jill, truly beautiful both inside and out.

Q: splinter
A: The leg had splintered in the fall; Cat could see the jagged edge of a bone poking through the skin.
那条腿在跌倒时断裂了；凯特能看见骨头的锯齿状边缘从皮肤里露了出来。

Q: garish
A: Adjonas straightened, the blood rushing to his face, making that garish scar seem all the more imposing.

Q: baldric
A: The rest of his dress, though weathered, was rich, particularly a golden brocade and jewel-studded baldric.

Q: perilous
(adjective) full of danger : dangerous
A: 危險
（形容詞）充滿危險：危險
He had to set the ground rules right away or this would be a long and perilous journey indeed.

Q: offend
(verb) to cause (a person or group) to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something said or done
A: 冒犯
（動詞）使（個人或群體）因某事感到受傷、憤怒或難過
To hear his fellow monks speaking of something as sacred as love in such crude terms did surprise and offend him.

Q: impart
A: Quintall seemed disgusted, but Siherton was unbending, silently imparting to the aggravated Quintall that his.

Q: mainmast
A: The other end of the rope was fixed to the yard of the mainmast.

Q: observe
(verb) to watch and sometimes also listen to (someone or something) carefully
A: 觀察
（動詞）觀察，有時也要仔細聆聽（某人或某事）
He had learned to observe the world through the senses of each animal, understood now each creature's fears and needs.

Q: elm
A: The giant was near a wide-branching elm with thick, solid limbs.

Q: stature
A: Though diminutive in stature, they were said to be stronger than an average man and with incredible stamina.

Q: sparring
A: But in the weekly sparring contests, Jill released enough enemies from her memories to carry her through with a ferocity that had astonished her superiors.
但在每週的對練中，Jill從記憶中釋放出足夠多的敵人，憑藉著令上級都大為驚嘆的兇猛氣勢，成功挺過了這一切。

Q: overrun
A: The monstrous troop in the south had been overrun, so it seemed.

Q: abrupt
A: The would be attacker skidded to an abrupt stop, recognizing the man.

Q: pivot
A: The eager young man rushed through the opening, shuffling a few steps past Tallareyish's right flank, then cut a swift pivot, grabbing his pole down low with both hands and sweeping it back.

Q: bold
(adjective) not afraid of danger or difficult situations
A: 粗體
（形容詞）不怕危險或困難情況
Avelyn and Pellimar held their breath at the bold words.

Q: faraway
A: He had hoped simply to drive the bear faraway into the deeper woodlands.

Q: rigging
A: Smealy sent them far out on the yard, and they went easily, hanging under, hand over hand, adjusting the rigging and then sliding down the ropes to stand on the deck right beside the first hand.

Q: feathered
A: To the relief of the monks - though Quintall felt a bit of disappointment Adjonas tipped his great feathered hat to the monk and nodded slightly, a clear sign of respect.

Q: clasp
A: They were not clasped, rather, his right hand was cupped, fingers set tight, forearm muscles twitching from the strain.

Q: league
(noun) a group of sports teams that play against each other
A: 聯盟
（名詞）一群相互對抗的運動隊伍
For now Avelyn, had his duties, and his goal was growing closer with each gliding league.

Q: chewing
A: Quintall would say no more about it, leaving Avelyn chewing his lip in frustration for the rest of the afternoon.

Q: smelly
A: A bear or a porcupine or even a smelly skunk might have slipped in here, and it was with great relief that Elbryan found the cave apparently empty, and not so large.

Q: solace
A: His only solace came in his many discussions with Master Jojonah, to whom he still felt a bond.

Q: nightshirt
A: Pony came through the brush lightly, wearing only a soft silken nightshirt that didn't reach her knees.

Q: impose
(verb) to cause (something, such as a tax, fine, rule, or punishment) to affect someone or something by using your authority
A: 強加
（動詞）用來造成（如稅收、罰款、規則或懲罰）透過你的權限影響某人或某物
Adjonas straightened, the blood rushing to his face, making that garish scar seem all the more imposing.

Q: forsake
A: He could not do that, could not forsake his duty and the destiny that he had been shown by the Touel'alfar.

Q: twirl
A: Now firmly held in both hands, his staff made a second twirl, then came arching diagonally toward the ground, toward Tuntun.

Q: dirk
A: She couldn't even talk, and her dirk, like her sword before it, slipped uselessly from her weakened hand.

Q: stabbing
A: Connor thrust against her, but she felt no stabbing point.

Q: pluck
A: She was ripe for the plucking.

Q: borne
A: That left only one possibility, an escape borne on translucent wings.

Q: remarkable
(adjective) unusual or surprising : likely to be noticed
A: 非凡
（形容詞）不尋常或令人驚訝：可能被注意到
And the amount of damage to the house was remarkable.

Q: proclamation
A: On those first few occasions, Connor took the rejection personally, as a slight, despite Jill's proclamations otherwise.

Q: bartender
A: The man with the broken arm shrugged noncommittally, then turned to the bartender, who likewise had no answers.

Q: gown
A: She would dress in the finest gowns and attend the highest social events in Palmaris, even in Ursal!
她会身着最华美的礼服，出席帕尔马里斯乃至乌尔萨尔最高规格的社交活动！

Q: lazily
A: The ruby, shining with power, arced lazily over the open hatch.
那颗红宝石闪烁着威严的光芒，懒洋洋地悬在敞开的舱口上方。

Q: prow
A: The barrelboat was moving much more swiftly than it appeared, for it cut no prow wake, as did the Windrunner.

Q: tack
A: Adjonas looked up at his sails, then at his crew, tacking frantically to keep them as full of wind as possible.

Q: ram
A: Hopefully we will be able to keep our pace swift enough so that the powries' initial ram causes little damage.
但願我們能保持足夠快的速度，讓「波瑞」的初始衝擊造成的損害降至最低。

Q: quarrel
A: Even as Adjonas spoke, a flaming quarrel arched over the taffrail of the Windrunner, slashing into the rear sail.

Q: swimmer
A: With their heavy bodies and spindly limbs, powries were not strong swimmers, and Quintall easily overtook the dazed creature, pushing it under the water and gaining a seat atop its shoulders.

Q: loincloth
A: The elves prodded and pushed him, finally getting him out of his low tree house wearing only a cloak and a loincloth.

Q: dorsal
A: A second, smaller dorsal fin joined the first in its tightening ring.

Q: anxiously
A: Up ahead, Avelyn and Pellimar waited anxiously.

Q: uncommon
A: The fan had snagged on some seaweed or on something the caravel had dropped, so the dwarves thought, and it was not so uncommon an occurrence.

Q: snapping
A: Pellimar hit it again, a series of three quick left jabs, then brought his right leg up hard, snapping out his foot to connect right under the powrie's jaw.

Q: dangle
A: But they got him up to the rail, Quintall grabbing Pellimar and hauling the man onto the deck, Avelyn dangling dangerously low.

Q: dissipate
A: The excitement on the Windrunner did not dissipate until the powries were left far behind.

Q: bunch
(noun) a group of things of the same kind that are held or tied together or that grow together
A: 一群人
（名詞）一組同類型的事物，這些事物被連結在一起或共同成長
The folk of Dundalis were, a hardy bunch, not shying from the occasional fight.

Q: spray
A: Cold winds and stinging spray buffeted the crew.

Q: decree
A: It was a strange decree, one that caught Avelyn so much by surprise that he hardly noticed Quintall had openly proclaimed the name of the island.

Q: mutiny
A: Quintall realized that shooting the desperate man in front of the crew would likely cause a mutiny.
昆塔尔意识到，如果在船员面前开枪打死那个走投无路的人，很可能会引发哗变。

Q: salve
A: Pony looked at Bradwarden, but the centaur was smiling widely, the healing salves already at work under the red bandage.

Q: dispatch
A: The cool and callous, way Quintall had dispatched the man, had murdered a human being, shook gentle Avelyn to his very bones.

Q: loved
A: The thought that Dansally had never loved caught Avelyn off his guard and settled him back for a bit.

Q: silhouette
A: And beyond the masses loomed a single dark silhouette, a conical mountain tipped by a steady stream of dark smoke.

Q: ignite
A: Another ball of flaming pitch soared out from the monastery, skipping in along the starboard rail of the vessel, igniting the mainsail into one tremendous flame.
又一團燃燒的瀝青球從修道院飛射而出，沿著船隻的右舷舷牆彈跳而來，將主帆點燃成一團熊熊烈火。

Q: ballista
A: The barrage intensified, more pitch, great heavy stones, and giant ballista bolts battering the ill-fated craft.

Q: sizzle
A: But then came the worst thing of all - a hissing, sizzling noise.

Q: succumb
A: The blackness will not fall complete until the last free human spirit has succumbed.

Q: mend
A: Pellimar would carry scars forever, but surely he had mended.

Q: coil
A: He was heading back for his physical coil when he realized that time was against him.

Q: magnetite
A: It hit with a tremendous, thump, jerking the behemoth from the ground, and then, to Avelyn's amazement, for he had never really used magnetite before, the second giant in line shuddered violently as well.

Q: extraordinary
(adjective) very unusual : very different from what is normal or ordinary
A: 非凡
（形容詞）非常罕見：與正常或普通的差異非常不同
It was vespers, so few were about to observe the master and the guard, bearing his extraordinary burden, as they made their way to the abbey roof overlooking All Saints Bay.

Q: daylight
A: Using a chrysoberyl, a cat's-eye, he could see clearly in the dark and move along at daylight pace without the telltale glow of a light.

Q: inflection
A: Jojonah leaned over the rail, listening to every inflection, every whisper.

Q: gratitude
A: But for all their joy, for all the centaur's gratitude toward Pony, the three found themselves in a precarious position.

Q: jag
A: So many times he thought he would collide with jags of stone only to watch them rush under him at the last possible second.

Q: soggy
A: Flames licked at him, at his soggy muddy cloak, but he scampered along, buried by the blaze, bearing down on his unsuspecting enemy.

Q: military
(noun) members of the armed forces : military people
A: 軍事
（名詞）武裝部隊成員：軍人
Elbryan didn't believe it, not this time, not in looking at that military camp.

Q: hallway
A: Jill hurried down the hallway and entered the common room of the upper level.

Q: woodland
A: But there was no high ground, just thick woodlands, giving way to the brown and gray stones that lined the riverbank.

Q: sever
A: Elbryan rolled to one knee quickly and brought the sword flashing across, severing the plant at exactly the stripe.

Q: escort
A: The goblins and their giant escort moved along slowly but steadily, and soon after, Elbryan and his companions heard the rumble of the war engines, the grunts of the towing giants.

Q: meager
A: Occasionally, the group came upon a lone house or a few clustered together, the real frontier families, living beyond even the meager civilization of the three small villages.

Q: meander
A: The path meandered, joining another, then forking three ways.

Q: midair
A: Elbryan's staff picked it off in midair, deflecting the blow up high.

Q: jolly
A: of the tavern's proprietor, a jolly-looking man, and without a word - I suppose that was the moment the folk of the village began to suspect that l was a bit unusual - headed back the way I had come.

Q: hind
A: In came the giants at full charge; Bradwarden braced and set his hind legs firmly.

Q: trapping
A: Such were the trappings of power that Dosey did not realize what an ultimate bore and ridiculous buffoon he truly was.

Q: dislodge
A: A flick of the wrist dislodged the bar and Elbryan kicked open the door, striding a single step into the shack.

Q: befallen
A: Had they been prepared, this disaster would not have befallen them.

Q: hamlet
A: She recognized the name Tinson as that of the small hamlet some dozen miles inland from the fortress.

Q: fault
(noun) a bad quality or part of someone's character : a weakness in character
A: 斷層
（名詞）某人品格中的壞特質或部分：品格上的弱點
What had precipitated the trouble, a fault of Avelyn's or the man's lack of fault in an order grown perverse?

Q: brutish
A: He hail never held any love for brutish Quintall, but still he pitied the man.

Q: desertion
A: The master understood the man's desperation, despite the fact that Avelyn's crimes and subsequent desertion were not without precedent.

Q: forgive
(verb) to stop feeling anger toward (someone who has done something wrong) : to stop blaming (someone)
A: 原諒
（動詞）停止對（某人做錯事）感到憤怒：停止責怪（某人）
The ranger nodded, forgiving himself for missing the signs.

Q: tentative
A: Theirs became a tentative friendship, an offered smile and exchange of news whenever the pair happened to be in the same area.

Q: unaware
A: They had been caught unaware; she noted no allies had yet exited the tower even as she got back to the front wall.

Q: plump
A: And then, quickly, the plump woman was gone, back into the bustle of the Way.

Q: whereabouts
A: Avelyn took a deep breath and cursed himself for sleeping the afternoon and all the night through while a potential clue to Jill's whereabouts was right below him.

Q: emanation
A: shortly thereafter, finding no magical emanations in or about the pitiful village.

Q: fortify
A: The two giants banged against the fortified wall for a moment, then simply stepped over it.

Q: emissary
A: This time, though, more than a few of the village folk were considering their options should an emissary approach.

Q: telepathically
A: You have destroyed the fool Dosey, then, the creature telepathically imparted to the monk, and have stolen his treasure.

Q: guided
A: Elbryan could hardly believe that he hadn't found this grove before, that his ranger instincts hadn't guided him to a place so naturally perfect, so in tune with the harmony of the forest.

Q: nicker
A: The horse nickered and threw back his head.

Q: conventional
(adjective) used and accepted by most people : usual or traditional
A: 傳統
（形容詞）大多數人使用並接受：慣用或傳統
At first, the monk used the conventional methods, the same lessons that had been given to him in St.-Mere-Abelle.

Q: underestimate
A: But still she feared that his decision was folly, based on his underestimating the pain within her.
但她仍然担心，他的决定是愚蠢的，因为他低估了她内心的痛苦。

Q: creak
A: As if on cue, the burning catapult creaked again and slanted over farther.

Q: sidestep
A: She dodged each, sidestepping, then came in hard with a thrust of her own.

Q: dizzying
A: His power, sheer strength, was dizzying, overwhelming.

Q: flurry
A: Then the ranger went into a flurry: poking, swishing the staff side to side, then pulling it straight across, and alternating a series of heavy blows, left hand leading, right hand leading.

Q: dizziness
A: It went down hard, groaning, trying to shake the dizziness, growling against the searing pain.

Q: prop
A: Less than ten steps into the woods, he heard a single thump, a centaur's kick against a head propped by a tree trunk, and he knew that it was finished.

Q: puddle
A: Every so often, the pair crossed a low spot, a muddy puddle, and Elbryan spotted the deep tracks of Bradwarden.

Q: repay
A: I told you that I meant to repay a debt."

Q: bark
A: One of the powries stood tall on the first catapult, barking out commands.

Q: stampede
A: Goblins and powries scattered or were crushed beneath the charge, a hundred wild horses stampeding along the ravine.

Q: unmistakable
A: Avelyn and Bradwarden were thrilled to see their companions again, but their smiles could not hold against the tears running down Pony's cheeks and the unmistakable mist in Elbryan's eyes.

Q: thorn
A: They had become a large thorn in the side of the invading army, and no doubt the monstrous leaders in Dundalis and the other villages wanted to get the secretive band out in the open and deal with them once and for all.

Q: lodestone
A: Lodestone was highly magnetic; its enchantment would send it fast to a metal surface.

Q: passageway
A: Elbryan slammed hard, into the wall of the narrow passageway with his already broken arm.

Q: hatred
(noun) a very strong feeling of dislike : hate
A: 仇恨
（名詞）非常強烈的厭惡感：仇恨
Who will quell the ancient and deep hatred between powrie and goblin when Bestesbulzibar is gone?

Q: sin
(noun) an action that is considered to be wrong according to religious or moral law
A: 然而，
（名詞）根據宗教或道德法則被視為錯誤的行為
Was the dactyl the source of the deadly sins, or did it manifest itself and walk the world when those sins had festered to the point of eruption?

Q: embarrassment
(noun) the state of feeling foolish in front of others
A: 尷尬
（名詞）在他人面前感到愚蠢的狀態
Recognizing the boy's ultimate distress and embarrassment, Juraviel generously let the insult pass.

Q: legendary
(adjective) told about in a legend
A: 傳奇
（形容詞）傳說中的故事
Olwan Wyndon nodded, not wanting to get Brody into one of his legendary fits of outrage.
奧爾萬·溫登點了點頭，生怕惹得布羅迪發起他那傳說中的一場暴怒。

Q: recount
(verb) to tell someone about (something that happened) : to describe or give an account of (an event)
A: 重新點票
（動詞）告訴某人（發生了某件事）：描述或敘述（事件）
Elbryan closed his eyes and recounted the events in his mind.

Q: binding
A: He approached the snared creature boldly, only to find that it had chewed right through the leather bindings.

Q: shed
(noun) a small, simple building that is used especially for storing things
A: 工具棚
（名詞）一棟小型、簡單的建築，專門用來存放物品
The monk had shed his telltale brown robe in favor of the more normal dress of a villager.
那位僧人脱下了那件显眼的褐色袈裟，换上了村民更为寻常的装束。

Q: humble
(adjective) not proud : not thinking of yourself as better than other people
A: 謙虛
（形容詞）不驕傲：不認為自己比別人優良
The bond had been particularly strong with Annalisa, a humble and spiritual woman, who had encouraged her youngest child to follow the path of God from his earliest recollections.

Q: divine
(adjective) relating to or coming from God or a god
A: 神聖
（形容詞）與上帝或神有關或來自神
A stone of divining, Brother Justice then realized, and he was beginning to catch on.

Q: meditation
(noun) the act or process of spending time in quiet thought : the act or process of meditating
A: 冥想
（名詞）靜心思考的行為或過程：冥想的行為或過程
list day in prayer and meditation, mentally preparing himself for the task ahead.

Q: invisible
(adjective) impossible to see : not visible
A: 隱形
（形容詞）無法看見：不可見
To Pony and Elbryan, alert as they were, the creature was invisible and unnoticed.

Q: misery
(noun) extreme suffering or unhappiness
A: 痛苦
（名詞）極度痛苦或不快樂
This was an action of a rogue goblin chieftain, perhaps, or one of the many powrie raiding parties, acting on their own initiative, bringing misery to the wretched humans.
这或许是某个叛逆的哥布林首领所为，也可能是众多“饥饿军团”劫掠小队中的一支，他们擅自行动，给那些可怜的人类带来了苦难。

Q: crawling
A: He glanced back to see a pair of powries crawling under the war engine, coming for him with prodding spears.

Q: carve
(verb) to make (something, such as a sculpture or design) by cutting off pieces of the material it is made of
A: 雕刻
（動詞）用來製作（例如雕塑或設計）的材料部分
Twin rows of massive columns, each carved into the likeness of a giant warrior, lined the room.
房间两侧排列着两排巨大的石柱，每根石柱上都雕刻着巨型战士的形象。

Q: carving
A: Twice a week during the carving, he would coat the stem with special oils to add to its resilience.

Q: eagerness
A: The young man stared at him wide-eyed with hope and eagerness, his hands clenching and opening at his sides.

Q: remains
(noun) the dead body of a person or animal
A: 遺跡
（名詞）人或動物的屍體
Scattered around it were the small quartz crystals, blackened, some stuck in the remains of the golden setting.

Q: latter
(adjective) coming or happening near the end of a process, activity, series, life, etc. : later
A: 後者
（形容詞）在某個過程、活動、系列、生命等接近尾聲時出現或發生：稍後
She knew that she was in pain, physical and emotional, but the reason for the latter escaped her conscious memory.

Q: lap
(noun) the area between the knees and the hips of a person who is sitting down
A: 圈速
（名詞）坐著的人膝蓋與臀部之間的區域
Grady was more than willing to comply, practically shoving Cat right onto the man's lap.

Q: cryptic
(adjective) difficult to understand : having or seeming to have a hidden meaning
A: 神秘
（形容詞）難以理解：擁有或看似具有隱藏意義
Elbryan glared at Juraviel, in no mood for cryptic talk.
Elbryan 怒視著 Juraviel，完全沒心情聽那些晦澀難懂的言論。

Q: contemplate
(verb) to think deeply or carefully about (something)
A: 沉思
（動詞）對（某事）進行深入或仔細思考
Even after the showers ceased, the pair would have to wait some time before handling the heated stones, and then the work would be too furious and desperate to pause and contemplate God.

Q: fleet
(noun) a group of military ships that are controlled by one leader
A: 機隊
（名詞）由一位領袖控制的軍艦群
That notion was lost along with so many others, fleeting thoughts banging into a wall of images.

Q: boundary
(noun) something (such as a river, a fence, or an imaginary line) that shows where an area ends and another area begins
A: 邊界
（名詞）標示區域結束與開始位置的事物（如河流、柵欄或想像線條）
The fog had receded now to the edges of the vale, and there it hung, blurring the dark shadows of the towering mountains, blurring the boundary between earth and sky.

Q: laden
A: And their poles were laden with the deer they would need, and with ...

Q: cling
(verb) to hold onto something or someone very tightly
A: 緊貼
（動詞）緊緊抓住某物或某人
Avelyn clung to the powrie's sword arm, for all his life.

Q: heritage
(noun) the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation
A: 遺產
（名詞）屬於一個群體或國家歷史中的傳統、成就、信仰等
It took him some time to heal, but he was strong, as is the way of your heritage.

Q: attain
(verb) to accomplish or achieve (something) : to succeed in getting or doing (something)
A: 達成
（動詞）完成或達成（某事）：成功取得或完成（某事）
And, in the end, it is a sense of accomplishment, of purpose, and not the wealth attained by such accomplishment, that equates to fulfillment and happiness.

Q: establishment
(noun) a place or organization where people live or do business
A: 成立
（名詞）人們居住或從事商業活動的地方或組織
He liked the money the establishment brought in, though, and the young woman already understood that if Graevis and.

Q: fleeting
A: I remembered her so very vividly that she was indeed beside me once again for a few fleeting moments.

Q: drifting
A: Pellimar reached the drifting boat first, pulling himself cautiously up its slick, rounded side.

Q: disturbing
(verb) to stop (someone) from working, sleeping, etc. : to interrupt or bother (someone or something)
A: 令人不安
（名詞）沒有戰爭或戰鬥的狀態
Cat-the-Stray shook her head violently, as if trying to launch the disturbing half memories right out of her ear.

Q: wholly
(adverb) completely or fully
A: 完全是
（副詞）完全或完全
Avelyn, who had worked so closely with Quintall for more than four years, found that he believed the man wholly.

Q: sentiment
(noun) an attitude or opinion
A: 情感
（名詞）態度或意見
Brother Justice narrowed his eyes, not appreciating the sentiment, the way the foolish merchant tried to dominate him by referring to his superior in such familiar terms.

Q: flourish
(verb) to grow well : to be healthy
A: 繁榮
（動詞）茁壯成長：健康
He finished with a leaping flourish and landed pointing to the stripe.

Q: calculation
(noun) a process or result of calculating something
A: 計算
（名詞）計算某事的過程或結果
The showers, by their calculations, were now overdue.

Q: volatile
(adjective) likely to change in a very sudden or extreme way
A: 不穩定
（形容詞）可能會以非常突然或極端的方式改變
Elbryan looked at Bradwarden, and the centaur only shrugged, not about to disagree with the volatile friar's estimation of himself.

Q: compensation
(noun) something that is done or given to make up for damage, trouble, etc.
A: 報酬
（名詞）：用來彌補損害、麻煩等而被給予或做的事。
"Extra compensation for the lost man," Adjonas remarked.

Q: plead
(verb) to ask for something in a serious and emotional way
A: 認罪
（動詞）以嚴肅且感性的方式提出請求
The creature's arms came up, reaching straight out toward the ranger, in a posture that might be threatening or pleading.

Q: circumvent
(verb) to avoid being stopped by (something, such as a law or rule) : to get around (something) in a clever and sometimes dishonest way
A: 繞過
（動詞）避免被（某物，如法律或規則）阻止：以巧妙且有時不誠實的方式繞過（某物）
With the amber, he crossed wide lakes that his pursuers would have to circumvent.

Q: verbal
(adjective) relating to or consisting of words
A: 口語
（形容詞）與詞相關或由詞組成
Elbryan said firmly, and even as he spoke the words, he understood Bradwarden's cunning verbal maneuver.
Elbryan 語氣堅定地說道，就在他說出這些話的同時，他已看穿了 Bradwarden's 那狡猾的言辭詭計。

Q: conviction
(noun) the act of proving that a person is guilty of a crime in a court of law
A: 定罪
（名詞）在法庭上證明某人有罪的行為
It didn't take her long to realize that she was alone in her convictions.

Q: harvest
(noun) the season when crops are gathered from the fields or the activity of gathering crops
A: 收成
（名詞）從田間採集作物或採集作物的季節
The trees are older, never harvested by humans, and darker.

Q: wit
(noun) an ability to say or write things that are clever and usually funny
A: 白色
（名詞）能說或寫出聰明且通常很有趣的話語
Elbryan gathered his wits and began his dance of praise to the spirit of the bear, thanking it for its gift of food and warmth.

Q: confront
(verb) to oppose or challenge (someone) especially in a direct and forceful way
A: 對抗
（動詞）用來反對或挑戰（某人），尤其是以直接且有力的方式
She was confronting her past, the monk knew, and he was glad of that, though he wished he could be of more help to the young woman.

Q: descending
A: Pony looked to the fight as she rose, saw Elbryan, Hawkwing in one hand, Tempest in the other, jump out of the path of a fast descending club, then leap back suddenly as a sword swished across.

Q: harshly
A: He ran about, kicking at feet, whispering harshly, until all the humans were roused.

Q: scattered
(adjective) placed or found far apart
A: 分散
（形容詞）放置在或發現的距離很遠
Goblins and powries scattered or were crushed beneath the charge, a hundred wild horses stampeding along the ravine.

Q: appreciation
(noun) a feeling of being grateful for something
A: 欣賞
（名詞）對某件事心存感激的感覺
- bow and a long dagger - and with a final look Symphony's way, a final nod of appreciation, she ran off into the night.

Q: strap
(noun) a narrow and usually flat piece of a material that is used for fastening, holding together, or wrapping something
A: 帶子
（名詞）一塊狹窄且通常扁平的材料，用於固定、固定或包裹物品
When he got there, Juraviel handed him a full pack, a fine knife strapped on one side, a balanced hand axe on the other.

Q: softness
A: Still, there was a delicate aura about her, a softness that a younger Elbryan had viewed as weakness, but the older Elbryan viewed as oddly distracting.

Q: sparkling
A: When Pony's eyes showed sadness, Elbryan felt it in his heart; when they soared with sparkling joy, Elbryan's feet moved involuntarily in dance.

Q: blank
(adjective) without any writing, marks, or pictures
A: 空白
（形容詞）沒有任何文字、標記或圖片
Expressions ran from excitement to awkward fear to blank amazement as the villagers took stock of the kills, especially the last carcass on the shoulder poles, a smallish humanoid form.

Q: competition
(noun) the act or process of trying to get or win something (such as a prize or a higher level of success) that someone else is also trying to get or win : the act or process of competing
A: 競爭
（名詞）試圖獲得或贏得某物（如獎品或更高層次的成功），而其他人也在努力獲得或贏得的行為或過程：競爭的行為或過程
Pony had told him many times that Kristeena was sweet for him, and the older girl, not viewing a ten-year-old as competition, had been charmed by the thought.

Q: underground
(adjective) located or occurring below the surface of the earth
A: 地下
（形容詞）位於地表以下或發生在地表之下
When the showers arrived, he and his fellow Preparer would be hidden underground, sheltered from the pelting meteors.

Q: sweetness
A: The sweetness was there, but somehow just out of Jill's reach.

Q: grayish
A: Elbryan saw the bright red gash, the white of split bone, the grayish brain.
埃尔布莱恩看见了那道鲜红的伤口、露出的白骨，还有灰白的大脑。

Q: anymore
(adverb) in the recent or present period of time
A: 不再是
（副詞） 在近期或現在的時間段內
There were no lines of defense anymore, no organized pockets of resistance.
再也没有防线了，也没有有组织的抵抗据点。

Q: buzz
(verb) to make the low, continuous sound of a flying insect (such as a bee)
A: 嗡嗡聲
（動詞）發出飛行昆蟲（如蜜蜂）低沉且持續的聲音
The whole village had buzzed about the house because Olwan Wyndon was laying a stone foundation.
整个村子都在热议那栋房子，因为奥尔万·温登正在为它打石基。

Q: involve
(verb) to have or include (someone or something) as a part of something
A: 參與
（動詞）將（某人或某物）作為某物的一部分
Pony, who hadn't been involved in the previous discussion at Avelyn's bedside, seemed not to understand.

Q: gallery
(noun) a room or building in which people look at paintings, sculptures, etc.
A: 圖集
（名詞）人們觀看繪畫、雕塑等的房間或建築物。
Brother Avelyn, too, ignored Tol Yuganick's cheering gallery.

Q: cloudless
A: But there was indeed light inside that room, such a light as to make Avelyn think of a cloudless midsummer day.
但那間房內確實有光，那光讓 Avelyn 聯想到一個無雲的仲夏日。

Q: fearing
A: And then she could look no more, fearing that she would find Thomas Ault, her father dear, among the dead.
然后她再也看不下去了，生怕会在死者之中发现她亲爱的父亲托马斯·奥尔特。

Q: numbness
A: She stood and stared, and a numbness came over her, stealing her emotions.
她站着发呆，一种麻木感涌上心头，夺走了她的情感。

Q: bravely
(adjective) feeling or showing no fear : not afraid
A: 勇敢地
（形容詞）感受或表現出不害怕：不害怕
Elbryan could see his father had died bravely, and understanding.

Q: weightless
A: Every movement forced a countermovement from the weightless behemoth, and so, when the stupid thing brought its club high overhead for a mighty chop, the energy lifted the giant from the ground and tuned it right over in midair, a slow-motion somersault.

Q: grayness
A: Elbryan sprinted down the slope, back into the grayness, and found a smiling Juraviel waiting for him just a few feet beyond the mist's edge.

Q: rising
A: Bunkus Smealy turned about and waved his hand forcefully, quieting the rising murmurs.

Q: quality
(noun) how good or bad something is
A: 品質
（名詞）某件事是好或壞
Elbryan had that same impish quality about him as Mather, a love and luster of life, lurking just below the surface.

Q: cursed
(adjective) affected by a curse that causes bad things to happen
A: 詛咒
（形容詞）被詛咒影響，導致不祥之事發生
He picked up his basket, cursed when one pant leg slipped down into the water, then waded out through the reeds.

Q: crowded
(adjective) filled with too many people or things
A: 擁擠
（形容詞）充滿太多人或太多事物
The young woman didn't look back as she made her way across the crowded floor to get the drinks.

Q: numb
(adjective) unable to feel anything in a particular part of your body because of cold, injury, etc.
A: 麻木
（形容詞）因為寒冷、受傷等原因，身體某個部位無法感覺到任何東西。
Master Wink-and-Slap twisted his face at her again and gave a breathless burst of laughter, his throat no doubt numb from the drink.

Q: mast
(noun) a long pole that supports the sails of a boat or ship
A: 桅杆
（名詞）支撐船帆的長桿
Then came the long journey, tagging along with a merchant caravan that had swapped crafted items to the people of the small frontier village in exchange for pelts and great trees that would be used as masts for the sailing ships built in Palmaris.

Q: exist
(verb) to have actual being : to be real
A: 存在
（動詞）擁有實際存在：真實存在
Did such a thing as the Halo even exist, or was her memory a mere fantasy?
“光环”这种东西真的存在过吗，还是说她的记忆不过是场幻觉？

Q: society
(noun) people in general thought of as living together in organized communities with shared laws, traditions, and values
A: 社會
（名詞）一般認為人們是共同生活在有組織的社區中，擁有共享的法律、傳統與價值觀
Cat realized that she should have appeared more impressed, but in truth, little about society had ever meant anything to her.

Q: formally
A: Over the next couple of weeks, as they marched along the trails, Avelyn showed Jill just how much he had come to trust her, for he began formally tutoring her in the ways of the stones.

Q: disease
(noun) an illness that affects a person, animal, or plant : a condition that prevents the body or mind from working normally
A: 疾病
（名詞）影響人、動物或植物的疾病：阻礙身體或心智正常運作的狀況
Even on successful voyages to Pimaninicuit, more often than not, one or more of the four monks did not return, for disease was a very real fact of life aboard ship.

Q: supporting
A: Elbryan countered by letting go of his staff with his top hand, rolling it under the blocking arm, then grabbing it and sweeping low for the monk's supporting leg.

Q: background
(noun) the part of a scene or picture that is farthest from the viewer : the part of a scene that is behind a main figure or object in a painting, photograph, etc.
A: 背景
（名詞）場景或畫面中距離觀者最遠的部分：場景中位於畫作、照片等主要人物或物體後方的部分。
He knew it was music, though it seemed too soft, too much in the background for him to actually hear it.

Q: average
(adjective) calculated by adding quantities together and then dividing by the number of quantities
A: 平均
（形容詞）是將數量相加後除以數量計算得出的
Though diminutive in stature, they were said to be stronger than an average man and with incredible stamina.

Q: beating
A: Elbryan chuckled, not surprised that predictable Tuntun enjoyed issuing the beatings.

Q: greeting
A: Again, he was more than polite, the perfect gentleman, not pressuring Cat to even so much as offer a greeting to him.

Q: social
(adjective) relating to or involving activities in which people spend time talking to each other or doing enjoyable things with each other
A: 社會
（形容詞）指的是人們花時間彼此交談或一起做愉快事情的活動
She would dress in the finest gowns and attend the highest social events in Palmaris, even in Ursal!
她会身着最华美的礼服，出席帕尔马里斯乃至乌尔萨尔最高规格的社交活动！

Q: develop
(verb) to cause (something) to grow or become bigger or more advanced
A: 開發
（動詞）使（某物）成長或變得更大或更先進
Jojonah didn't really doubt that - he just wondered why in the name of God such a technique had ever been developed!

Q: patient
(adjective) able to remain calm and not become annoyed when waiting for a long time or when dealing with problems or difficult people
A: 病人
（形容詞）能夠保持冷靜，在等待過久或面對困難或困難的人時不感到惱怒
So he would be patient, would spend his nights walking with Jill and talking.

Q: damp
(adjective) somewhat or slightly wet
A: 潮濕
（形容詞）稍微或稍微濕潤
She tried to straighten her still-damp clothes, but realized that she would be conspicuous indeed to any, walking as she was without boots, and without the dirtied, calloused feet of a peasant woman.

Q: predict
(verb) to say that (something) will or might happen in the future
A: 預測
（動詞）用來表示（某件事）未來會或可能會發生
The reaction of Pettibwa and Graevis to the news of the marriage was not hard to predict.
佩蒂布瓦和格雷维斯对这则婚讯的反应并不难预料。

Q: suggestion
(noun) an idea about what someone should do or how someone should behave
A: 建議
（名詞）關於某人應該做什麼或該如何行為的想法
Elbryan only smiled, but Bradwarden's suggestion did not seem like such a bad idea.

Q: gaping
A: Avelyn meant to turn him over, but he could not find his breath when he looked at the fatal wound, a gaping hole smashed right through Thagraine's skull, brain matter splattered all about.

Q: reduce
(verb) to make (something) smaller in size, amount, number, etc. : decrease
A: 減少
（動詞）使（某物）在大小、數量、數量等方面變小：減少
The man would be reduced to an instrument of destruction, Avelyn's destruction.

Q: hopelessly
A: Juraviel sighed and looked hopelessly at his Lady, his guilt obvious upon his fair face.

Q: seeming
A: That seeming contradiction had left Elbryan in a quandary.

Q: strategy
(noun) a careful plan or method for achieving a particular goal usually over a long period of time
A: 策略
（名詞）為達成特定目標而進行的謹慎計畫或方法，通常需在較長時間內完成
Every attack and parry angle became ingrained in him; what had been conscious battle strategy melded into a reactive response or an anticipatory strike.

Q: skyward
A: Juraviel remained at the glowing fire pit until all had gone, his eyes ever skyward, looking for the blackest of forms.

Q: covering
A: He moved inside the grove, across the covering of snow to the secret cairn.

Q: sparse
(adjective) present only in small amounts : less than necessary or normal; especially : thinly covering an area : not thick or full
A: 稀疏
（形容詞）僅少量存在：少於必要或正常;特別是：薄薄地覆蓋一個區域：不厚也不完全
The land was relatively flat and brown, with sparse low shrubs poking here and there.
这片土地相对平坦，呈褐色，零星点缀着稀疏的矮灌木。

Q: knocking
A: Elbryan swept his staff out to the left, knocking aside a club strike, then back to the right, parrying a sword.

Q: roaring
A: Out came the bear in full charge, roaring.
那头熊猛地冲了出来，咆哮着。

Q: pulling
A: The first of the giants came into sight, bending low, pulling hard, a heavy harness strapped across its torso.
那名巨人的first映入眼簾，它彎腰低頭，使勁拉扯著，胸前綁著一套沉重的軛具。

Q: serving
A: Jill ordered her troop to filter about, then went to see the man behind the serving bar.

Q: bowling
A: The man ran every which way, bowling over all who would stand before him, laughing maniacally all the while, even when one of those dodging his charge landed a solid punch about his face or neck.

Q: boil
(verb) to become so hot that bubbles are formed in a liquid and rise to the top
A: 煮沸
（動詞）變得非常熱，使液體中形成氣泡並上升到頂端
Frustration boiled in the young woman, mingling with desperation.

Q: chip
(verb) to break off a small piece from (something)
A: 晶片
（動詞）從（某物）中掰下一小塊
It was merely a diamond chip, useful for saving the candles and oil on long journeys.

Q: audience
(noun) a group of people who gather together to listen to something (such as a concert) or watch something (such as a movie or play) : the people who attend a performance
A: 觀眾
（名詞）一群聚集在一起聆聽某物（如音樂會）或觀看某物（如電影或戲劇）的人：觀看表演的人
She went in expecting a brewing row, but found instead that the mad friar, this time, had a fairly attentive audience.

Q: sorely
A: It was risky setting a light in the dark forest, but these folk sorely needed the warmth.

Q: secretive
A: Not only was her gain exponential, but so was the monk's understanding of this secretive woman - and of her dark past.

Q: hammer
(verb) to force (something) into a particular place or shape by hitting it with a hammer
A: 錘子
（動詞）用錘子敲擊某物，迫使它進入特定位置或形狀
The ranger smiled once more as Tol Yuganick attacked again, only to be hammered away.

Q: thief
(noun) a person who steals something
A: 小偷
（名詞）偷東西的人
She was sorry that Avelyn had been forced to act as thief and killer, sorry that this gentle man - and despite the barroom brawls, Pony knew Avelyn to be a gentle man - had been put into such an uncompromising position.

Q: stupidly
A: The ranger had to be satisfied with that; he and the refugees were in no position to take on a prisoner, especially one as fierce and stupidly bold as that powrie.

Q: ringing
A: Elbryan pressed on, Tempest hitting so often that the ringing song never paused.

Q: wilderness
(noun) a wild and natural area in which few people live
A: 荒野
（名詞）少數人居住的荒野自然區域
Next spring would bring his thirteenth birthday, the passage from childhood in the hardy land that was the northern wilderness.

Q: oddly
A: He put a hand to his chin, an oddly human gesture.

Q: piping
A: Then they heard a distant piping, soft music, perfect melody.
接着，他们听见远处传来一阵悠扬的笛声，轻柔的乐声，旋律完美无瑕。

Q: sensible
(adjective) having or showing good sense or judgment : reasonable
A: 理智
（形容詞）擁有或展現良好的理智或判斷力：合理
His mind drifted up from the ridge, from the solid ground, from the sensible experiences of his existence into the unknown, exhilarating joy of spirituality.

Q: injure
(verb) to harm or damage (someone or something)
A: 受傷
（動詞）傷害或損害（某人或某物）
After a moment of shock, the goblins had thrown their spears, injuring one man.
经过片刻的惊愕，哥布林们扔出了长矛，击伤了一名男子。

Q: reluctantly
(adjective) feeling or showing doubt about doing something : not willing or eager to do something
A: 雖然不情願
（形容詞）對做某事感到或表現出懷疑：不願意或渴望去做某事
The cheer went up, and Shane McMichael, a quiet, slender young man just a few years older than Elbryan, reluctantly came forward to stand beside Olwan in front of the blazing hearth: With much prodding, the man was prompted to tell of the fight, of the cunning twist and parry and the straightforward thrust that had come too soon for the goblin to completely dodge.

Q: discount
(verb) to lower the amount of (a bill, price, etc.)
A: 折扣
（動詞）用來降低（帳單、價格等）的數量。
Pony shrugged, not willing to discount the possibility of giants, not after viewing a dead goblin.
波尼耸了耸肩，不愿排除巨人的可能性——毕竟他亲眼见过一只死去的哥布林。

Q: statue
(noun) a figure usually of a person or animal that is made from stone, metal, etc.
A: 雕像
（名詞）通常是由石頭、金屬等材料製成的人或動物形象。
Along one wall stood a gigantic statue, fifteen feet or more, dressed in a heavy leather jacket, trimmed in fur and set with spiked metal plates and heavy iron rings.

Q: similarly
(adverb) in a similar way : in almost the same way
A: 類似地
（副詞） 類似地：幾乎以同樣的方式
He calmed quickly, though, seeing that all of his classmates were similarly entranced and that the Father Abbot and the other ranking monks seemed not to care.

Q: crumble
(verb) to break (something) into small pieces
A: 崩潰
（動詞）將（某物）分解成小塊
The left-hand wall of the throne room crumbled; the twin lava flows intensified, spurting molten stone across the room.

Q: absolutely
(adverb) completely or totally
A: 絕對是
（副詞）完全或完全
The simple fact that they could not be absolutely certain offered Elbryan all the encouragement he needed.
光是這個簡單的事實——他們無法百分之百確定——就給了 Elbryan 所需的全部鼓舞。

Q: influence
(noun) the power to change or affect someone or something : the power to cause changes without directly forcing them to happen
A: 影響
（名詞）改變或影響某人或某物的力量：在不直接強迫改變的情況下，能引起改變的力量
It had awakened, darkness rising, and already its influence was spreading throughout Corona.
它已然苏醒，黑暗正在蔓延，其影响已席卷整个科罗纳。

Q: portly
A: She stood up and offered her hand, helping the portly monk to his feet.

Q: retire
(verb) to stop a job or career because you have reached the age when you are not allowed to work anymore or do not need or want to work anymore
A: 退休
（動詞）因為你到了不能再工作、不需要或不想工作的年紀，而停止工作或事業
That night, Avelyn retired to his room, thoroughly exhausted, both emotionally and physically.
那天晚上，阿维林回到自己的房间，身心俱疲。

Q: volunteer
(verb) to offer to do something without being forced to or without getting paid to do it
A: 志工
（動詞）主動提出做某事，但沒有被強迫或沒有報酬
He had spent all his waking hours at demanding work, volunteering for the most difficult parts of each task.

Q: flood
(verb) to cover (land) with a flood
A: 洪水
（動詞）用洪水覆蓋（土地）
Images of his mother flooded his thoughts; he wondered if he might see a vision of her now, a visitation of her spirit before it went to its place in heaven.

Q: experienced
(adjective) having skill or knowledge from doing something : having experience
A: 經驗豐富
（形容詞）從某事中獲得技能或知識：擁有經驗
After only a few weeks in the abbey, Avelyn knew enough about the routine to understand that students much older and more experienced than he were the normal choice for any tasks, however menial, in the Abbot's Maze.

Q: practically
A: Jojonah moved into the room, Avelyn practically stumbling behind him.

Q: click
(noun) a short, sharp sound
A: 喀嚓
（名詞）短促、尖銳的聲音
Master Siherton came out of Markwart's room alone, his boots clicking on the floor as he made his way in the direction of the stone room.

Q: fancy
(adjective) not plain or ordinary
A: 花俏
（形容詞）非普通或普通
There was indeed a mystery here that no tumble of fancy words could lay bare; there was something here of a higher order.

Q: beckon
(verb) to signal (someone) with your arm or hand in order to tell that person to come closer or follow
A: 招手
（動詞）用手臂或手向（某人）示意，告訴對方靠近或跟隨
A slanting ray cut in through the smoke, a single shaft of light that beckoned the girl back to the land of the living.
一道斜射的光線穿透煙霧，那道孤零零的光柱，將女孩引回了人世。

Q: investigate
(verb) to try to find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order to learn how it happened, who did it, etc.
A: 調查
（動詞）試圖找出事實（例如犯罪或意外），以了解事情如何發生、是誰幹的等等。
Pony thought she should go closer to investigate, but she hadn't the stomach.

Q: forceful
A: his father's stern and forceful way, he was not surprised.

Q: resourceful
A: He remembered Mather at the start of the legendary ranger's career, a bumbling boy no more adept and probably not even as resourceful as this Elbryan.

Q: conclusion
(noun) a final decision or judgment : an opinion or decision that is formed after a period of thought or research
A: 結論
（名詞）最終決定或判斷：經過一段時間的思考或研究後形成的意見或決定
And to the young man who had somehow survived a goblin raid, such a conclusion meant it could only be one thing.

Q: defiantly
A: The young woman shook her head defiantly, then looked back at the stallion, who reared and whinnied, as if to prod her on.

Q: comparison
(noun) the act of looking at things to see how they are similar or different
A: 比較
（名詞）觀察事物以判斷它們有何相似或不同的行為
Something about the comparison, something she could not grasp, tugged hard at her, begging for release.
這番比較中有些東西——某種她無法捉摸的東西——強烈地牽動著她，彷彿在乞求解脫。

Q: lurk
(verb) to be in a hidden place : to wait in a secret or hidden place especially in order to do something wrong or harmful
A: 潛水
（動詞）在隱蔽之地：在秘密或隱蔽處等待，特別是為了做錯事或有害的事
Elbryan had that same impish quality about him as Mather, a love and luster of life, lurking just below the surface.

Q: frightening
(verb) to cause (someone) to become afraid
A: 令人害怕
（動詞）使（某人）感到害怕
The situation came to a frightening head one especially hot humid morning.
在一个特别闷热的早晨，局势发展到了令人毛骨悚然的程度。

Q: channel
(verb) to express (your ideas, thoughts, feelings, energy, etc.) through a particular behavior or action
A: 頻道
（動詞）用來表達（你的想法、想法、感受、能量等）透過特定的行為或行動
Avelyn growled low and called to God, begging for more energy, channeling it, as pure a conduit of godly might as ever had stood upon Corona.

Q: righteousness
A: Were the fifteen Holy Orders of God, the rules of righteousness, truly God inspired, or were they merely rules of keeping order within a civilized society?
那十五條由Holy與Orders所訂立的、關於公義的準則，究竟是真由上帝啟示而來，抑或僅是為了維持文明社會秩序而制定的規則？

Q: pressing
A: At this point, Tallareyish was playing white, pressing the attack, but Elbryan meant to reverse that.
此時，Tallareyish 執白並展開攻勢，但 Elbryan 打算扭轉局勢。

Q: innocently
A: "But what would they do with their booty?" Avelyn reasoned innocently, drawing looks from the other five.

Q: highly
(adverb) to a great degree
A: 非常
（副詞） 在很大程度上
Lodestone was highly magnetic; its enchantment would send it fast to a metal surface.

Q: sexual
(adjective) of, relating to, or involving sex
A: 性方面
（形容詞）與性有關、與性有關或涉及性
Thagraine's perception of his sexual past was indeed accurate.
Thagraine's 對自己性經歷的認知確實是準確的。

Q: briskly
(adjective) moving or speaking quickly : quick and efficient
A: 動作迅速
（形容詞）快速移動或說話：快速且有效率
She jumped when he briskly entered, pulling the covers from her bed up before her.

Q: keenly
A: His sense of order was simply too strong, his sense of right and wrong too keenly developed.

Q: union
(noun) an organization of workers formed to protect the rights and interests of its members
A: 聯合
（名詞）為保護其成員權利與利益而成立的工人組織
A physical union she could not abide - not with this man, not with Connor!

Q: explore
(verb) to look at (something) in a careful way to learn more about it : to study or analyze (something)
A: 探索
（動詞）以謹慎的方式觀察（某物），以學習更多：研究或分析（某物）
What he came to understand from that viewpoint was a sense of self he had never before felt free to explore.

Q: tail
(verb) to follow (someone) closely
A: 尾巴
（動詞）緊跟（某人）
Thinking that the centaur had changed his mind and was trying to flee, the giant lunged for that tail, but Bradwarden's haunches came up high, the centaur kicking out with both his hind legs, hard hooves perfectly aligned with the stooping monster's ugly face.

Q: commit
(verb) to do (something that is illegal or harmful)
A: 提交
（動詞）做（非法或有害的事）
He was somewhat concerned that no sounds of battle came to him from further south, from the lead group, but he and his companions were committed, he knew, and would have to trust that Pony would not let the goblins and giant get behind them, cutting off any quick retreat.

Q: definite
(adjective) said or done in such a way that others know exactly what you mean
A: 確定
（形容詞）以讓他人完全明白你的意思的方式說或做
The elf had been searching for Symphony, her desires formulating into a definite plan.

Q: lonely
(adjective) sad from being apart from other people
A: 孤單
（形容詞）因為與他人分離而感到難過
A short while later one haggard-looking soldier - a man of forty years by the name of Gofflaw, who had spent more than half his wretched life in the Kingsmen, including a dozen years in the Coastpoint Guards shuffling from one lonely outpost to another came staggering out to the wall, making his way toward Jill.

Q: aged
(adjective) having reached a specified age
A: 陳年。
（形容詞）已達到指定年齡
Juraviel explained as the aged elf came out of his home and slowly descended.

Q: powder
(noun) a dry substance made up of very tiny pieces of something
A: 火藥
（名詞）由非常細小的某物碎片組成的乾燥物質
Without explanation, Lady Dasslerond then threw a handful of glittering powder in Elbryan's face.

Q: deepen
(verb) to become or to cause (something) to become deep or deeper
A: 深入
（動詞）成為或使（某物）變得更深或更深
As their friendship deepened, their trust becoming so strong, Avelyn again dared to use the hematite to instruct Jill.

Q: deceive
(verb) to make (someone) believe something that is not true
A: 欺騙
（動詞）讓（某人）相信不真實的事情
They had named the ranger Nightbird, and so the elf's dream had not deceived him.

Q: smoothness
A: He was amazed by its balance, by the smoothness of its long and comfortable draw.
他对其平衡感赞叹不已，也对其长而舒适的拉动过程的顺滑度赞不绝口。

Q: impression
(noun) the effect or influence that something or someone has on a person's thoughts or feelings
A: 印象
（名詞）某件事或某人對一個人的思想或感受所產生的影響或影響
That impression did little to calm Elbryan's fears.

Q: chain
(noun) a series of usually metal links or rings that are connected to each other in a line and used for supporting heavy things, for holding things together, for decoration, etc.
A: 鏈條
（名詞）一系列通常是金屬環或環，彼此以一列連接，用於支撐重物、固定物品、裝飾等。
Elbryan tugged again and the chained balls slipped off the staff's end, freeing both weapons.

Q: difficulty
(noun) the quality of something that makes it hard to do : the difficult nature of something
A: 難度
（名詞）使某事難以完成的特質：某事的困難本質
He crossed with some difficulty, but had no trouble regaining the trail on the other side, for the rider was making no effort to conceal his tracks.

Q: evade
(verb) to stay away from (someone or something) : to avoid (someone or something)
A: 閃避
（動詞）遠離（某人或某物）：避免（某人或某物）
With a howl, it finally let go, scrambling about to evade the jabbing dagger.

Q: rent
(verb) to pay money in return for being able to use (something that belongs to someone else)
A: 租金
（動詞）支付金錢以換取能夠使用（屬於他人的東西）
Would Avelyn, who held the stones as most sacred, rent out their powers?

Q: effectively
(adverb) in a way that produces a desired result : in an effective manner
A: 實際上
（副詞）以產生期望結果的方式：以有效方式
A blizzard could effectively shut the folk in their homes for a week straight.

Q: access
(verb) to be able to use, enter, or get near (something)
A: 交通
（動詞）能夠使用、進入或接近（某物）
That joining by means of the hematite when he had been sorely wounded had given her an understanding of accessing the powers on a level that other monks spent months, even years, trying to attain.

Q: feign
(verb) to pretend to feel or be affected by (something)
A: 假裝
（動詞）假裝感受或被（某事）影響
It is evident in every stride you take, in every smile you feign= yea, feign, I say, for have you really smiled, Jill?

Q: bounty
(noun) good things that are given or provided freely and in large amounts
A: 賞金
（名詞）免費且大量給予的美好事物
It was more than any bounty, the ranger knew.

Q: substance
(noun) a material of a particular kind
A: 內容
（名詞）特定種類的材料
This man had been-poisoned, no doubt about it, but the poison was not based in any substance, in any herb or plant or any animal venom.

Q: confidently
A: Maiyer Dek smiled confidently.

Q: leafless
A: All the trees that had been on Aida's slopes were laid out flat, leafless, most of their branches blown away.

Q: gust
(noun) a sudden strong wind
A: 陣風
（名詞）突如其來的強風
After the gust, the heat remained.

Q: stirring
A: It didn't seem such a momentous thing, just a gradual stirring in a deep cave in a far, empty mountain.
這似乎並非什麼了不起的大事，不過是遙遠空曠的山巒中，某座深邃洞穴裡的一陣緩緩騷動。

Q: wandering
A: The tangible, corporeal body felt good to the wandering spirit.
这具有形有质的身体，让游荡的灵魂感到舒畅。

Q: rend
A: Hooves of music rend the gloom

Q: grown
A: Obviously the man, or elf or whatever it might be, was important to the Touel'alfar; obviously they had graced this place, this cairn and the grove that had grown about it, with more than a small measure of their magic.

Q: reddish
A: The texture of its skin was rough and thick, an armored hide, reddish in hue and shiny, as if lit by its own inner glow.
它的皮膚質地粗糙厚實，宛如一層盔甲般的皮革，色澤泛紅且光澤閃耀，彷彿散發著自身的光芒。

Q: humanlike
A: The demon spread wide its black wings and reached back with one humanlike arm, claws extended toward the flowing lava, grabbing the power and channeling it.

Q: hooked
A: The demon extended its fingernails, transformed them into hooked claws, and grew its teeth-two pointed canines extending down over its bottom lip.

Q: sickening
A: A sickening feeling washed over Elbryan.

Q: scurry
A: She scurried away, suddenly uncomfortable.

Q: muffle
A: Elbryan tried to muffle his snicker; the girl hated that nickname, Jilly, though nearly everyone in town called her that.

Q: nickname
A: He screwed up his face, the ridiculous nickname sounding foolish in his ears.
他皱起眉头，这个荒唐的绰号听起来让他觉得很可笑。

Q: illuminate
(verb) to supply (something) with light : to shine light on (something)
A: 照亮
（動詞）提供（某物）光：照亮（某物）
Candlelight spilled out onto the road, softly illuminating the girl.
烛光洒落在路上，柔和地照亮了那个女孩。

Q: dismissively
A: Tol snorted and waved his hand dismissively.

Q: enchanting
A: So now here he was, in a land enchanting and terrifying, sharing the forest with these creatures that he could not understand and could not defeat.

Q: turmoil
A: Despite that turmoil, Elbryan found himself nodding.

Q: horrifying
A: And then suddenly, it was gone, destroyed by a horrified, and horrifying, scream.

Q: feverish
A: What struck Jill most about him was his almost feverish intensity, his brown eyes showing a luster, a life, beyond anything she had seen in many years.

Q: crunch
A: Elbryan froze as he heard the crusty snow crunch under his feet.

Q: relish
A: Pony had won that battle by accepting, even relishing, those private feelings, the warmth that washed over her whenever she looked upon Elbryan.

Q: barefoot
A: Every time he gazed upon the white carpet, he wanted to take off his shoes and pants and run through it barefoot and bare legged, to feel its softness between his toes and brushing against his shins.

Q: legged
A: Every time he gazed upon the white carpet, he wanted to take off his shoes and pants and run through it barefoot and bare legged, to feel its softness between his toes and brushing against his shins.

Q: deciduous
A: Autumn was well advanced, and all the leaves of the deciduous trees, particularly the sugar maples, were bright with colors, shining red and orange and yellow, painting the ridge.

Q: northeastern
A: The month had turned to Parvespers, the last month of the autumn, when the Windrunner swept around the northeastern reach of the Mantis Arm, past Pireth Tulme and into the Gulf of Corona.

Q: chatter
A: This was a place of natural noises: running streams, cackling birds, and chattering animals.

Q: prickly
A: Pony caught up to him, even passed him over that last expanse, leading the way through the tangle of two wide pines, pushing aside the prickly branches and bursting into a clearing right beside the returning party.

Q: crook
A: Elbryan walked a crooked path to the food and stubbornly salvaged what he could.
埃尔布莱恩踉踉跄跄地走向食物，顽强地捡拾着能找到的一切。

Q: credence
A: Avelyn's lack of initial response to the news that his mother had died had lent credence to Siherton's complaints.
Avelyn's 得知母親去世的消息後最初毫無反應，這讓 Siherton's 的抱怨顯得更有道理。

Q: oft
A: This gloom that had come to Honce-the-Bear had come before in a definite shape and manner that was oft-told in the historical volumes at St.-Mere-Abelle.

Q: derisive
A: Pony didn't miss her companion's derisive snort.
波妮没有漏听同伴那声嗤之以鼻的冷笑。

Q: snag
A: Earlier that year, at the beginning of summer, some of the younger children had snagged a badger in a noose.

Q: blazing
A: Avelyn undressed and wrapped a blanket about himself, then sat alone with his thoughts in front of a blazing fire.
Avelyn 脫去衣物，裹上毯子，隨後獨自坐在熊熊燃燒的火堆前，沉浸在自己的思緒中。

Q: locked
A: Even as Cat started to turn back for the first, the drunk's arms came about her and locked about her chest, squeezing her tight.

Q: olive
A: Even from this distance, the elves could see the olive-green orbs sparkling with intensity, truly seeing the imagined foes.

Q: gesture
(noun) a movement of your body (especially of your hands and arms) that shows or emphasizes an idea or a feeling
A: 手勢
（名詞）你身體（尤其是手和手臂）的動作，用來顯示或強調一個想法或感覺
He looked at Pony and winked, and was surprised when she returned the gesture with a serious frown.
他看着波妮，朝她眨了眨眼，没想到她却皱着眉头严肃地回了他一个眼神，这让他大吃一惊。

Q: voluminous
A: Twenty-five stood in a line, cloaked in thick brown robes with voluminous sleeves and large hoods that were pulled low to hide their faces.

Q: southeastern
A: No land came in sight for three days, the Windjammer making a direct run to the southeastern point of the Gulf of Corona, the northern tip of the region known as the Mantis Arm.

Q: solemn
A: The ceremony went off perfectly solemn yet joyous, ladies crying, men standing tall and handsome.

Q: toil
A: He got his reward for his morning's toils when he returned to the bog to collect the tenth loaded basket.

Q: grueling
A: The schedule was grueling, designed to find weakness and break those who were not fit for the daily rigors of the Order of St.-Mere-Abelle.

Q: testing
(adjective) difficult to deal with
A: 測試
（形容詞）難以相處
Eight years of formal study, eight years of grueling testing, had brought Avelyn to this point, one of twenty-five remaining of the two thousand twelve-year-olds who had begun the process, each desperately vying to gain admittance in this class of God's Year 816.

Q: eyelid
A: But weariness overtook him, caught him where he sat, and brought his eyelids low.

Q: mortality
A: Inevitably, though, that led Elbryan to thoughts of mortality and thus to the recent fate of his family and friends.
然而，這難免讓 Elbryan 開始思考生命的無常，進而聯想到親友們近期的遭遇。

Q: momentary
A: None of the group was hurt; but the momentary distraction gave the drained dactyl the time to retreat.

Q: windblown
A: Thoughts of his parents could not hold Avelyn's attention as the group crossed the windblown courtyard and entered the grand entrance hall of St.-Mere-Abelle.

Q: dramatically
(adjective) sudden and extreme
A: 戲劇性地
（形容詞）突然且極端
He resisted, and the hematite receded dramatically, almost forcing him from the trance.

Q: gruesome
A: Spurred by the gruesome sight, she attacked fiercely.

Q: wariness
A: For the adults, the specter of the goblins brought a sobering wariness and then a troublesome distraction.

Q: respectfully
A: Each of this group nodded respectfully at his younger counterparts as he passed them on the rim; some mentioned that Elbryan's patrols would serve as their vital liaison with the village proper.

Q: compliment
A: After that exchange of compliments, even the passing of endless uneventful hours could not dampen the thrill for the youngsters.

Q: uneventfully
A: Half an hour passed uneventfully, Elbryan walking and looking about, constantly awed by the beauty and the.

Q: sympathize
A: Brother Justice understood this, though he hardly sympathized.

Q: luster
A: Elbryan looked at her, little luster showing in his normally bright green eyes.

Q: bump
A: He dared to put his arms around Pony's back, dared to pull her closer, feeling the strangely interesting curves and bumps of her body against his own as they came together.

Q: urgency
A: The kiss shifted, from curiosity to urgency, then back to gentleness.
那个吻的氛围发生了变化，从好奇转为迫切，又回到了温柔。

Q: wag
A: If that was the case, would he be justified in waging battle with these six?

Q: formerly
(adverb) at an earlier time : in the past
A: 過去
（副詞） 早期時間：在過去
The creature flexed its great wings and settled back in the throne it had shaped from the obsidian that had formerly served as its tomb.

Q: unreal
A: It was too unreal, too beyond their experience and expectations.

Q: expectation
(noun) a belief that something will happen or is likely to happen
A: 期望
（名詞）相信某事將會發生或很可能發生
It was too unreal, too beyond their experience and expectations.

Q: rag
A: Avelyn thought his very skin would slip off his body, a great rag, and fall rumpled to the deck.
艾维琳觉得他的皮肤仿佛要从身上滑落，像一块巨大的破布，褶皱着掉落在甲板上。

Q: loll
A: Elbryan looked over at Tol, the man's head lolling about on his shoulders.

Q: sag
A: The young man shifted to a sitting position and sagged on the wet ground.

Q: grotesque
A: As if in a grotesque mockery of that hope, a goblin marched around that corner, bearing down on the girl.
彷彿是對那份希望的一種怪誕嘲弄，一個小妖精從轉角處大步走來，直撲那名女孩而去。

Q: pointy
A: The ugly goblin face, all twisted teeth and long pointy nose, was barely inches from Elbryan's face, and closer still when the creature began to butt the boy.

Q: butt
A: He pulled her hands out wide, and she used the opening to head-butt him again.

Q: overrule
A: Wisdom overruled his rage, though, and he stayed hidden and let them pass.
不过，理智战胜了他的怒火，他便藏在暗处，任由他们经过。

Q: choke
A: But before it could get anywhere near to the young man, the giant went down, choking in its own blood.

Q: impatient
(adjective) not willing to wait for something or someone : not patient
A: 不耐煩
（形容詞）不願意等待某事或某人：不耐煩
The stunned man stammered, taking too long for the impatient monk's comfort.

Q: speck
A: He turned his fingers gently to flick a speck of mud from her cheek, though his gaze never left her shining blue eyes.

Q: squint
(verb) to look at something with your eyes partly closed
A: 眯眼
（動詞）半閉著眼睛看著某物
Master Siherton squinted ominously and leaned close over Avelyn, glaring openly.

Q: chore
A: In addition to their daily duties as first - and second - year students at the abbey, they were given the extra chores of preparation for their journey to Pimaninicuit.

Q: lust
A: And, because of that passion, because of worldly lusts, a man who could be controlled.

Q: commission
(verb) to order or request (something) to be made or done
A: 委員會
（動詞）命令或請求（某事）被製作或執行
That thought shook Jojonah as he looked around at his decorated chamber, at the beautiful tapestry he had commissioned from the gallery of Porvon dan Guardinio, among the most respected artists in all the world.

Q: immaculates
A: Jojonah glanced around the room again, reminding himself that most of the other masters, even some of the tenth-year immaculates, had chambers more richly adorned.

Q: herald
A: Only the call to vespers, the ceremony heralding eventide, had interrupted Avelyn's frantic pace.
唯有晚祷的钟声——那宣告黄昏来临的仪式——才打断了艾维琳匆忙的脚步。

Q: disappointment
(noun) the state or feeling of being disappointed
A: 失望
（名詞）失望的狀態或感受
She wasn't, to Avelyn's ultimate disappointment.

Q: oval
A: The central stone of the broach was a hematite, as he had suspected, an oval of liquid gray, deep and smooth.

Q: portal
A: Beyond this portal, Avelyn saw a huge room, braced by columns and lit by the orange flow of molten stone.

Q: latch
A: Avelyn blinked; amid the wonders of the door, he hadn't even noticed the huge latch!

Q: hinge
(noun) a usually metal piece that attaches a door, gate, or cover to something and allows it to open and close
A: (名詞) 通常由金屬製成的部件，用於將門、閘門或蓋板固定在某物上，並使其能夠開闔
Of course Avelyn would not protest aloud, and even his silent musings were washed away as the heavy door opened silently, on balanced and oiled hinges, to reveal the greatest splendor of all.
當然，Avelyn 不會出聲抗議，甚至他內心的絮語也隨之消散——當那扇沉重的門在潤滑良好的鉸鏈上無聲地開啟時，眼前展現出的，正是世間最為壯麗的景象。

Q: crystalline
(adjective) clear and shining like crystal —sometimes used figuratively
A: （形容詞）清澈透亮如水晶——有時也作比喻
Avelyn studied the way the light worked off the many facets of the diamonds, how it seemed to delve within the stone itself, swirling down to crystalline depths.
Avelyn 仔細觀察光線如何在鑽石的眾多切面間流轉，那光線彷彿深入寶石內部，盤旋而下，直抵晶體的深處。

Q: astronomical
(adjective) of or relating to astronomy
A: （形容詞）與天文學有關的
They studied the Halo, the charts that determined the astronomical data which would indicate the time of the showers.
他們研究了 Halo，也就是那些用來確定天文數據的星圖，這些數據將顯示流星雨出現的時間。

Q: girdle
(noun) something that wraps or circles around something else; specifically : a tight piece of clothing worn especially in the past by women under other clothes to make the area around the waist look thinner
A: (名詞) 纏繞或環繞某物的物品；具體而言：一種緊身衣物，過去女性常穿在其他衣物內，以使腰部周圍看起來更纖細
Perhaps he would shine in the heavens above, a fifth light on the girdle of Progos-Behemoth!
或許他將在天際熠熠生輝，成為Progos-Behemoth腰帶上的第五顆星！

Q: groove
(noun) a long, narrow cut or low area in a surface
A: (名詞) 表面上的一道長而窄的切口或低窪處
Looking closer, Avelyn noted grooves in the wall.
仔細一看，Avelyn 發現牆上有幾道凹槽。

Q: lever
(verb) to lift or move (something) with a lever —often used figuratively
A: （動詞）利用槓桿抬起或移動（某物）——常作比喻使用
Jill did see that a detachment of six soldiers was at the catapult, three working the levers, three desperately trying to hold a handful of powries at bay.
Jill 確實看見有六名士兵駐守在投石機旁，其中三人操作著槓桿，另外三人則拼命試圖抵禦一小群波維人的進攻。

Q: effortlessly
(adjective) showing or needing little or no effort : appearing very easy
A: （形容詞）顯得或幾乎不需要費力：看起來非常容易
He understood the command and willed himself off the ground, drifting effortlessly toward the ceiling.
他領會了這道指令，隨即憑藉意念騰空而起，毫不費力地飄向天花板。

Q: whispering
(noun) something spoken in a very soft or quiet way—usually plural
A: (名詞) 以極其輕柔或輕聲的方式說出的話——通常為複數
To the left came a titter, a tiny voice whispering softly.
左邊傳來一陣輕笑，一個細小的聲音輕聲低語。

Q: tenfold
(adjective) ten times as much or as many
A: （形容詞）多達十倍
The ominous growling increased tenfold, a hundredfold, deafening Avelyn, blocking the sounds of the dactyl's shrieks.
那不祥的低吼聲愈發響亮，聲勢倍增，甚至百倍，震耳欲聾，令 Avelyn 聽不見達克提爾的尖叫聲。

Q: hidden
(adjective) not seen or known
A: 隱藏
（形容詞）未見或未知
When he was gone, Master Jojonah replaced the stones, closed the case, then went to the wall and moved the hidden switch to lock it fast.
等他離開後，Jojonah 師傅將石頭放回原處，合上箱蓋，隨後走到牆邊，扳動隱藏的開關將其牢牢鎖上。

Q: slanting
(verb) to not be level or straight up and down
A: （動詞）不水平或不垂直
A slanting ray cut in through the smoke, a single shaft of light that beckoned the girl back to the land of the living.
一道斜射的光線穿透煙霧，那道孤零零的光柱，將女孩引回了人世。

Q: multitude
(noun) a great number of things or people —often + of
A: (名詞) 大量的事物或人 — 通常 + of
Elbryan took it and, ignoring the multitude of questions that again swirled in his thoughts, silently followed.
Elbryan 接過那東西，無視腦海中再度翻湧的種種疑問，默默跟了上去。

Q: stiffen
(verb) to stop moving and become completely still especially because of fear, anger, etc.
A: (動詞) 停止移動並完全靜止，尤其是因恐懼、憤怒等原因所致。
The elf straightened and stiffened, and leaned forward over the lunging boy's head and shoulders.
那名精靈挺直了身子，身體僵硬，隨即俯身越過那名撲上來的男孩的頭頂和肩膀。

Q: uncertain
(adjective) not certain: such as
A: （形容詞）不確定的：例如
Torn and uncertain, the ranger fitted an arrow to Hawkwing.
心緒糾結又彷彿，遊俠將一支箭搭在 Hawkwing 的弓上。

Q: exhaustion
(noun) the state of being extremely tired : the state of being exhausted
A: （名詞）極度疲倦的狀態：精疲力竭的狀態
Mercifully, Elbryan's grief had brought with it exhaustion, and the boy had found some sleep.
幸好，Elbryan's 的悲傷伴隨著疲憊而來，那男孩總算睡著了。

Q: moist
(adjective) slightly or barely wet : not completely dry
A: （形容詞）略微或僅僅有些濕：尚未完全乾透
It was warm; Elbryan felt that first, felt a soft, moist sensation gently touching all his skin.
天氣很暖和；Elbryan感覺到，first，感覺到一種柔軟濕潤的觸感輕輕撫過他全身的肌膚。

Q: transfer
(verb) to move (someone or something) from one place to another
A: 轉會
（動詞）移動（某人或某物）從一個地方到另一個地方
News that she would soon be transferred to Pireth Vanguard far to the north, did little to change Jill's sullen mood.
得知她即將被調往遠在北方的 Pireth Vanguard，這消息並未能改善 Jill's 陰沉的心情。

Q: lace
(noun) a cord or string used for tying or holding things together; especially : shoelace
A: (名詞) 用於綁紮或固定物品的繩索或細繩；尤指：鞋帶
Now, seeing her adorned in a white gown of satin and lace, her long, thick blond mane pinned up on one side and hanging loose on the other, she seemed made for royalty.
此刻，只見她身著綢緞與蕾絲交織的白色禮服，一側將那頭濃密金髮高高盤起，另一側則任其自然垂落，儼然是為王室而生的模樣。

Q: chief
(adjective) highest in rank or authority
A: 首領
（形容詞）地位最高或權威最高者
Juraviel, Elbryan's chief sponsor with Lady Dasslerond, took it lightly.
Juraviel 作為 Elbryan's 的主要贊助人，與 Dasslerond 女士一同對此事不以為意。

Q: casting
(noun) something made from material that hardens in a mold
A: (名詞) 指利用在模具中硬化之材料製成的物品
The moon was above the easternmost boughs, casting slanted rays upon him, and he realized how foolish he had been and how vulnerable he now was.
月亮高懸在最東邊的樹枝上方，斜射出的月光灑落在他身上，他這才意識到自己先前是多麼愚蠢，而此刻又是多麼脆弱。

Q: flustered
(adjective) upset or nervous
A: （形容詞）心煩意亂或緊張
He looked at the flustered young monk, then across the deck at the other three.
他看了看那名手足无措的年轻僧人，又环视甲板上的另外三人。

Q: soothing
(adjective) producing feelings of comfort or relief
A: （形容詞）令人感到舒適或寬慰的
Soothing sounds, and that made defiant Elbryan panic even more.
那安撫人心的聲音，反而讓倔強的 Elbryan 更加驚慌失措。

Q: pirouette
(noun) a full turn on the front of one foot in ballet
A: （名詞）芭蕾舞中單腳前腳掌完成的一整圈轉動
Sometimes they held hands, and other times they let go long enough for every other elf to turn a graceful pirouette.
有時他們十指相扣，有時則會鬆開手，讓其他精靈有足夠的時間旋出優雅的一圈。

Q: navigate
(verb) to find the way to get to a place when you are traveling in a ship, airplane, car, etc. —often used figuratively
A: (動詞) 指搭乘船隻、飛機、汽車等交通工具旅行時，找到前往某地的路徑——常作比喻使用
Elbryan still could not navigate this area, but he was gaining some understanding.
埃尔布莱恩仍然无法在这片区域中找到方向，但他已逐渐有所领悟。

Q: dread
(noun) a strong feeling of fear about something that will or might happen
A: 恐懼
（名詞）對某件事將發生或可能發生的強烈恐懼感
As the year progressed, as Avelyn further separated himself from the other three candidate Preparers, he came to dread his daytime matches against any of them, particularly Quintall.
隨著年復一年，當 Avelyn 與另外三名候選人 Preparers 的差距越拉越大，他開始畏懼在白天與他們任何一人對戰，尤其是 Quintall。

Q: mishap
(noun) a small mistake or amount of bad luck
A: (名詞) 小失誤或一點倒楣
Inside, Avelyn glimpsed Siherton and Jojonah with the Father Abbot, the old man livid about the mishap in the stone room.
在裡面，Avelyn瞥見Siherton和Jojonah正與院長在一起，那位老人因石室裡的意外而氣得面色鐵青。

Q: severe
(adjective) very bad, serious, or unpleasant
A: 嚴重
（形容詞）非常糟糕、嚴重或令人不快
Thagraine and Avelyn exchanged grave looks, given the man's uncharacteristic tone and the severe look on Quintall's face.
鑑於那名男子不同尋常的語氣，以及 Quintall's 臉上的嚴肅神情，Thagraine 和 Avelyn 互換了沉重的眼神。

Q: procedure
(noun) a series of actions that are done in a certain way or order : an established or accepted way of doing something
A: 程序
（名詞）一連串以特定方式或順序進行的行動：一種既定或被接受的做法
Sometimes that work entailed exhaustive study, reading text after text and reciting procedures so many times in rapid succession that Avelyn would often continue reciting them after he had gone to sleep.
有時這項工作需要進行詳盡的研究，一篇接一篇地閱讀文本，並以極快的速度反覆背誦程序，以致 Avelyn 甚至在睡著後，腦海中仍會不斷地重複這些內容。

Q: distinguish
(verb) to notice or recognize a difference between people or things
A: 區分
（動詞）用來注意或辨識人或事物之間的差異
Their fear isolates them, and they often cannot distinguish friend from foe.
恐懼使他們陷入孤立，他們往往無法分辨敵我。

Q: rival
(noun) a person or thing that tries to defeat or be more successful than another
A: 競爭對手
（名詞）試圖擊敗他人或比他人更成功的人或事物
By the third year, Master Siherton also became invaluable as a mediator between the two rivals from the class of God's Year 816, coaxing Quintall into easing up on his jealousy of Avelyn.
到了第三年，Siherton 老師也成為了 God's 和 Year 816 班這兩位勁敵之間不可或缺的調解人，成功說服 Quintall 減輕對 Avelyn 的嫉妒心。

Q: astonish
(verb) to cause a feeling of great wonder or surprise in (someone)
A: (動詞) 使（某人）感到極度驚奇或驚訝
But in the weekly sparring contests, Jill released enough enemies from her memories to carry her through with a ferocity that had astonished her superiors.
但在每週的對練中，Jill從記憶中釋放出足夠多的敵人，憑藉著令上級都大為驚嘆的兇猛氣勢，成功挺過了這一切。

Q: vigorously
(adjective) healthy and strong
A: （形容詞）健康且強壯
The hard-headed powrie shook its head vigorously, lips flapping.
那頭頑固的波里猛烈地搖了搖頭，嘴唇不停地顫動。

Q: accusing
(verb) to blame (someone) for something wrong or illegal : to say that someone is guilty of a fault or crime —often + of —sometimes used humorously
A: (動詞) 指責（某人）犯下錯誤或違法行為：指某人有過失或犯下罪行——通常接「of」——有時用作幽默表達
Its head snapped about, an accusing glare falling over the trembling goblin.
牠猛地轉過頭，一記指責的目光投向了那隻顫抖的哥布林。

Q: urgently
(adjective) very important and needing immediate attention
A: （形容詞）非常重要且需要立即處理
So they went on, even more urgently, accepting the grate as a sure sign that they were in an important area, probably the dactyl's own.
於是他們繼續前行，步伐更加急促，將那扇柵門視為確鑿的徵兆，表明他們已來到一處重要區域，很可能是達克提爾的領地。

Q: onlooker
(noun) a person who watches an activity or event without being involved in it
A: (名詞) 指僅觀看某項活動或事件，卻未參與其中的人
The bells of the abbey pealed repeatedly, drawing curious onlookers from the nearby village of St.-Mere-Abelle.
abbey 的鐘聲反覆響起，吸引來自附近 St.-Mere-Abelle 村莊的好奇圍觀者。

Q: surf
(noun) large waves that fall on the shore and the white foam and sound that they produce
A: （名詞）拍打岸邊的大浪，以及它們所產生的白色浪花和聲響
As he neared the pounding surf, Avelyn shifted the amber into the hand holding the malachite and brought forth its powers as well.
當他接近洶湧的浪濤時，Avelyn將amber移至握著孔雀石的那隻手中，並同時喚醒了它的力量。

Q: horizontally
(adjective) positioned from side to side rather than up and down : parallel to the ground
A: （形容詞）呈左右方向而非上下方向排列：與地面平行
Elbryan presented his long pole horizontally in front of him; the elf responded by crossing his two smaller poles, replicas of slender elvish swords, in the air before him.
Elbryan 將那根長桿水平地舉在身前；精靈則將他那兩根較短的桿子——那正是精靈細長劍的複製品——在身前的空中交叉而立。

Q: wharf
(noun) a flat structure that is built along the shore of a river, ocean, etc., so that ships can load and unload cargo or passengers
A: (名詞) 建於河岸、海濱等地的一種平坦結構，供船隻裝卸貨物或乘客
A new wharf had been constructed, reaching far enough out into the bay so that the Windrunner could dock.
一座新碼頭已經建成，延伸至海灣深處，足以讓 Windrunner 停靠。

Q: drip
(verb) to fall in drops
A: (動詞) 滴落
Avelyn's brown robes were tattered and dripping; he had the stench of burned hair about him.
艾维林的棕色长袍破破烂烂，湿漉漉的；身上散发着焦发刺鼻的气味。

Q: dunk
(noun) a shot that is made by jumping high in the air and pushing the ball down through the basket —called also slam dunk
A: (名詞) 指跳躍至高空，將球向下灌入籃筐的投籃動作——亦稱為灌籃
He put Elbryan's head under the liquid, brought him up, sputtering, then dunked him again.
他將 Elbryan's 的頭按進液體裡，把他拉起來，只見他嗆得直咳嗽，接著又把他按了下去。

Q: semiconscious
(adjective) partially conscious : only somewhat awake and able to understand what is happening around you
A: （形容詞）半清醒的：僅僅稍微清醒，能夠理解周圍發生的事情
For the boy who had just witnessed such carnage and loss, the semiconscious state was preferable.
对于那个刚刚目睹了如此惨状和悲痛的男孩来说，半昏迷的状态反倒更令人欣慰。

Q: mossy
(noun) a type of green plant that has very small leaves and no flowers and that grows on rocks, bark, or wet ground
A: (名詞) 一種葉片極小、無花，生長於岩石、樹皮或潮濕地面上的綠色植物
He was on a mossy bank, a gentle slope that put his head comfortably above his feet.
他身處一片長滿青苔的河岸，那緩緩的斜坡讓他的頭部自然地高於雙腳。

Q: aroma
(noun) a noticeable and usually pleasant smell
A: (名詞) 一種明顯且通常令人愉悅的氣味
Elbryan's instincts - something about the air, perhaps, the aroma told him this was not the slope leading out of Dundalis up to the ridgeline, the slope where he had met the ...
Elbryan's 的直覺——或許是空氣中的某種氣息，抑或是那股氣味——告訴他，這並非通往 Dundalis 並通往山脊線的那條山坡，那正是他遇見……的地方。

Q: discomfort
(noun) an uncomfortable or painful feeling in the body
A: (名詞) 身體上的一種不適或疼痛感
The crew were blaming the monks for their discomfort, for this whole journey.
船员们把这次旅途中的种种不适都归咎于那些僧人。

Q: perpetual
(adjective) continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping
A: （形容詞）持續不間斷地存在，且永無止境或持續極長的時間
Each day seemed as the last, an existence of perpetual watch and work.
每一天彷彿都是最後一天，過著永無止境的守望與勞作。

Q: proved
(verb) to show the existence, truth, or correctness of (something) by using evidence, logic, etc.
A: (動詞) 透過證據、邏輯等，證明（某事）的存在、真實性或正確性。
He started to run, first left, then up, then, when that course proved too difficult, back to the right, all the while calling out for his father or mother or for anyone.
他開始奔跑，先往左跑，然後往上跑，接著，當發現那條路太難走時，又轉回右邊，一路上不停地呼喊著父親、母親，或是任何人。

Q: bony
(adjective) resembling bone
A: （形容詞）類似骨頭的
Its limbs were incredibly slender, but they weren't bumpy and bony like Jilseponie's had been when she was much younger.
它的四肢異常纖細，但不像 Jilseponie's 小時候那樣凹凸不平、骨瘦如柴。

Q: solidity
(noun) the quality or state of being solid
A: (名詞) 固態的性質或狀態
Far from it; there was a sureness, a fluid solidity to the creature that warned Elbryan this tiny foe would be more difficult than any of the goblins he had battled, perhaps more difficult even than the giant.
事與願違；那生物身上散發出一種篤定感，一種流暢而堅實的氣質，這讓 Elbryan 意識到，這個微小的敵人將比他曾對戰過的任何哥布林都更難對付，甚至可能比那名巨人還要棘手。

Q: treetop
(noun) the highest part of a tree —usually plural
A: (名詞) 樹木的頂端——通常為複數
Elbryan had the distinct feeling the mist and the treetops were somehow connected.
埃尔布莱恩隐约觉得，那片雾气与树梢之间似乎有着某种联系。

Q: raw
(adjective) not cooked
A: 原始版
（形容詞）沒熟
The elf politely kept the question to himself, though, understanding the wounds were too raw in this young one.
不過，那名精靈禮貌地將這個問題擱在心裡，因為他明白，對這名年輕人來說，那些傷痛還太過鮮活。

Q: brook
(noun) a small stream
A: (名詞) 一條小溪
This grove - every flower, every bush, every tree and stone, and the trickling brook that crossed it - was something more than the ordinary forests of the region.
這片樹林——每一朵花、每一叢灌木、每一棵樹和每一塊石頭，以及穿過林間的潺潺小溪——與該地區的普通森林相比，別具一格。

Q: angrily
(adjective) filled with anger : having a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed —often + at or with —often + about or over
A: (形容詞) 充滿憤怒的：感到極度不滿或惱怒——常與「對……感到」或「因……而感到」搭配使用——常與「關於……或因……而」搭配使用
Cric started to respond, eagerly and angrily, it seemed to Elbryan, but the tall man went silent as Paulson stormed back over to the fire.
Cric 正要開口回應，在 Elbryan 看來，那語氣既迫切又憤怒，但當 Paulson 氣沖沖地走回火堆旁時，那位高個子男人便沉默了。

Q: godliness
(adjective) believing in God and in the importance of living a moral life
A: （形容詞）相信上帝，並認為過有道德的生活至關重要
It was the end, the end of hope, of any pretense of godliness.
這就是終結，希望的終結，任何假裝虔誠的終結。

Q: considerably
(adjective) large in size, amount, or quantity
A: 非常明顯
（形容詞）大小、數量或數量
Juraviel's smile calmed Elbryan considerably.
Juraviel's 的笑容讓 Elbryan 平靜了不少。

Q: anxiety
(noun) fear or nervousness about what might happen
A: 焦慮
（名詞）對可能發生的事情感到恐懼或緊張
For Juraviel's anxiety was clearly etched on his fine features - how could it have been otherwise when he had been speaking to his protégé Elbryan about this very subject not a week's time past?
Juraviel's那精緻的五官上，焦慮之色顯而易見——畢竟就在不到一週前，他才剛與他的門生Elbryan談論過這個話題，又怎能不如此呢？

Q: conduct
(noun) the way that a person behaves in a particular place or situation
A: 指揮
（名詞）一個人在特定地點或情境下的行為方式
Had they heeded their own code of conduct, the powries would have been repulsed.
倘若他們遵守了自己的行為準則，那些強權本該被擊退。

Q: stoically
(adjective) showing no emotion especially when something bad is happening
A: （形容詞）面無表情，特別是在發生不愉快的事情時
Even when giant footsteps were noted mingled in with those of the wretched smaller humanoids, the village leaders only shrugged stoically and began sharpening their long broadswords and heavy axes.
即使發現那些可憐的小型類人生物的腳印中摻雜著巨人的腳印，村落首領們也只是泰然自若地聳聳肩，隨即開始磨利他們那長長的闊劍和沉重的斧頭。

Q: bobbing
(verb) to move up and down quickly or repeatedly
A: (動詞) 快速或反覆地上下移動
Avelyn finally reached Pellimar and hooked his arm around the bobbing man's shoulder.
Avelyn 終於追上了 Pellimar，並將手臂搭在那名搖搖晃晃的男子肩上。

Q: beacon
(noun) a strong light that can be seen from far away and that is used to help guide ships, airplanes, etc.
A: (名詞) 一種強光，從遠處即可看見，用以協助引導船隻、飛機等。
They are sparkles of unanswerable wonder, and, too, the beacons of hope.
它們既是令人無從解答的奇蹟之光，亦是希望的燈塔。

Q: ragged
(adjective) having an edge or surface that is not straight or even
A: （形容詞）邊緣或表面不平直、不平整的
Elbryan rolled his breeches up over his knees - not that the worn and ragged pants would stay that way for long!
Elbryan 將長褲捲到膝蓋以上——不過這條破舊爛爛的褲子，能維持這種模樣也沒多久！

Q: singsong
(noun) a way of speaking in which the sound of your voice rises and falls in a pattern —often used before another noun
A: (名詞) 一種說話方式，其語調會按照特定模式起伏——通常用在另一個名詞之前
"Yes, mad brother Avelyn Desbris," she replied in the same singsong voice,
「是的，瘋癲的兄弟 Avelyn Desbris，」她用同樣那副拖長音調的語氣回答道，

Q: solstice
(noun) one of the two times during the year when the sun is farthest north or south of the equator
A: （名詞）一年中太陽位於赤道以北或以南最遠處的兩個時點之一
By his reckoning, the winter solstice had passed, and he knew Dundalis, or what was left of the village, was likely under several feel of snow.
依他的估算，冬至已過，他知道Dundalis——或者說那個村莊殘存的遺跡——多半已被數英尺厚的積雪覆蓋。

Q: hardship
(noun) pain and suffering
A: (名詞) 痛苦與折磨
And, again as befitted the race, they were undeniably hardy, tall and square shouldered, accustomed to hardship.
而且，正如這個種族應有的特質，他們無疑身強體壯、身材高大、肩寬體壯，早已習慣了艱辛的生活。

Q: chilly
(adjective) noticeably cold
A: （形容詞）明顯地冷
Thus it went for the bulk of the morning, for the bulk of every morning: the boy moving carefully about the chilly bog, collecting ten baskets of milk-stones.
整個上午，乃至每個早晨的大部分時間，都是這樣度過的：男孩在寒冷的沼澤地裡小心翼翼地走動，採集了十籃牛奶石。

Q: leafy
(adjective) having many leaves or trees
A: （形容詞）指擁有許多葉子或樹木的
With the aid of a slanting sunbeam poking down through a break in the leafy boughs, he then spotted a series of nearly translucent trip lines, of height ranging from ankle to knee, blocking one long straight section of the trail.
With 在一束斜射的陽光透過枝葉間的縫隙灑落下，他隨即發現了一連串近乎半透明的絆線，高度從腳踝到膝蓋不等，橫亙在小徑上的一段筆直路段，將其阻斷。

Q: zip
(verb) to close, open, or connect something with a zipper
A: (動詞) 將某物拉上、拉下或用拉鍊連接
Something zipped by him, just under his chin.
有東西從他身旁呼嘯而過，就在他的下巴正下方。

Q: entangle
(verb) to cause (something) to get caught in or twisted with something else : tangle—usually used as (be/get) entangled
A: (動詞) 使（某物）被其他東西纏住或糾結在一起：纏結——通常用作「被纏結」
He twisted his staff around the man's arm, hooking him under the armpit, stepped with his left foot across his body behind the man's entangled side, then heaved with all his strength, launching the wretch into the air to land heavily on his back and the back of his head.
他將棍子繞過那人的手臂，勾住他的腋下，隨即左腳跨過那人纏繞著的身體，從他身後繞過，接著使出渾身力氣猛一拉，將那惡棍拋向空中，使他重重地背部和後腦勺著地。

Q: coward
(noun) someone who is too afraid to do what is right or expected : someone who is not at all brave or courageous
A: (名詞) 因過於害怕而不敢做正確或應做之事的人：完全缺乏勇氣或膽量的人
Only a coward would shoot from the boughs.
只有懦夫才会躲在树枝后开枪。

Q: tantalizing
(verb) to cause (someone) to feel interest or excitement about something that is very attractive, appealing, etc.
A: (動詞) 使（某人）對某件極具吸引力、令人心動等的事物產生興趣或興奮感。
He found, however, that as soon as his left arm extended, his fist flying so tantalizing near Tuntun's swaying head, that his moment of control had passed.
然而，他發現，就在他伸出左臂、拳頭在Tuntun's搖晃的頭部旁那般令人心癢難耐地飛馳而過之際，他那短暫的自制力已然消逝。

Q: isolated
(adjective) separate from others
A: 孤立
（形容詞）與他人分離
He felt so alone and isolated, felt as if he would have been better off had these vile elves not come and rescued him from the fomorian.
他感到如此孤獨與與世隔絕，甚至覺得倘若那些卑劣的精靈當初沒來救他脫離福莫瑞人的魔掌，或許反而更好。

Q: sip
(verb) to drink (a liquid) slowly by taking only small amounts into your mouth —sometimes + at
A: (動詞) 將液體分次少量地送入口中，慢慢地飲用 — 有時 + at
She smiled at him again, pushed the wineglass, from which she had not sipped, back in front of him, and took her leave.
她再次對他微笑，將那杯她尚未啜飲過的葡萄酒推回他面前，隨即告辭離去。

Q: rein
(noun) a strap that is fastened to a device (called a bridle) placed on the head of an animal (such as a horse) and that is used to guide and control the animal—usually plural
A: (名詞) 固定在動物（例如馬）頭部裝置（稱為馬韁）上的繫帶，用以引導和控制該動物——通常為複數
Elbryan slipped down from Symphony and handed his reins to Bradwarden.
Elbryan 從 Symphony 身上滑下來，將缰繩交給 Bradwarden。

Q: fluidity
(adjective) capable of flowing freely like water
A: （形容詞）能像水一樣自由流動的
Yet measured against the speed and agility of the elves, the fluidity of their movements, substituting perfect balance for lack of weight and strength, Elbryan truly felt a novice.
然而，與精靈們的敏捷身手、行雲流水的動作相比——他們以完美的平衡感彌補了體重與力量的不足——Elbryan 確實感到自己只是個初學者。

Q: recognizable
(verb) to know and remember (someone or something) because of previous knowledge or experience
A: (動詞) 因先前所知或經驗而認識並記住（某人或某事）
The monk's body was hardly recognizable, a charred, smoldering thing.
那名僧人的屍體幾乎無法辨認，只是一具焦黑、仍在冒煙的殘骸。

Q: frequent
(adjective) happening often
A: 頻繁
（形容詞）經常發生
The noble visitors to Palmaris mostly stayed at the more haughty establishments, those near or within the duke's castle, but for those who knew, for the lesser merchants and the frequent wanderers, there was no better place in the world than Fellowship Way.
造訪 Palmaris 的貴族訪客大多下榻於那些更顯高傲的旅店，也就是位於公爵城堡附近或城堡內的旅店；但對知情者而言——無論是地位較低的商人或經常四處遊蕩的旅人——世上再沒有比 Fellowship Way 更理想的地方了。

Q: coo
(verb) to make the soft sound of a dove or pigeon; also : to make a similar sound
A: (動詞) 發出鴿子或鴿類的輕柔叫聲；亦指：發出類似的聲音
hair aside, and gently kissed the nape of her neck, the soft kiss turning slowly more urgent, a harder kiss, a gentle bite, and when she cooed quietly, a harder bite still.
他撥開她的頭髮，輕柔地吻上她的頸後，那輕柔的吻逐漸變得急切，接著是更深情的吻，輕輕地咬了一下；當她輕聲呻吟時，他又咬得更深了些。

Q: smirk
(verb) to smile in an unpleasant way because you are pleased with yourself, glad about someone else's trouble, etc.
A: 得意地笑
（動詞）因為對自己感到滿意、為別人的麻煩感到高興，而以不愉快的方式微笑。
The four crewmen of the Windrunner's boat, which was bouncing noisily against the wooden dock, sat through it all with smirking faces, thoroughly amused and certainly not impressed.
Windrunner's號船正發出嘩啦嘩啦的聲響，在木製碼頭上來回撞擊，船上的四名船員卻一臉譏諷地坐著，顯得十分樂在其中，絲毫沒有被嚇倒。

Q: tray
(noun) a thin, flat, and often rectangular piece of plastic, metal, wood, etc., that has a low rim and that is used for carrying things
A: (名詞) 一種薄而扁平、通常呈長方形的塑膠、金屬、木頭等材質製成的物件，邊緣較低，用來盛裝物品
Pettibwa was forever laughing, dancing with her tray from one table to the next.
佩蒂布瓦总是笑眯眯的，端着托盘在各张餐桌间穿梭。

Q: buttock
(noun) either of the two soft parts of the body that a person sits on —usually plural
A: (名詞) 人坐著時身體接觸的兩個柔軟部位——通常為複數
One arm slipped down to the back of her bare leg, then up under the nightshirt, over the smooth skin of her buttocks, gently up her back, bracing her as Elbryan slowly shifted her down to the ground.
一隻手臂滑過她裸露的小腿後側，接著滑入睡衣下襬，撫過她臀部光滑的肌膚，輕柔地沿著背部向上滑動，同時支撐著她，讓 Elbryan 能緩緩將她放倒在地。

Q: unsuspecting
(adjective) not knowing about or expecting something bad that is going to happen or that could happen
A: （形容詞）對即將發生或可能發生的壞事毫不知情，也未曾預料
And it was all done in such good fun that neither Graevis nor any suitor of her unsuspecting dance partner ever seemed to care.
這一切都進行得如此歡樂，以致於無論是 Graevis，還是她那位渾然不覺的舞伴的任何追求者，似乎都毫不在意。

Q: unthreatening
(adjective) Not threatening
A: （形容詞）不具威脅性
The young woman closed her eyes and felt the gentle, unthreatening stroke on her hair.
那位年輕女子閉上眼睛，感受著那輕柔而毫無威脅的撫摸拂過她的頭髮。

Q: subtly
(adjective) hard to notice or see : not obvious
A: （形容詞）不易察覺或看見：不顯眼
One of his senses subtly called out a warning to him.
他的一种直觉隐约向他发出了警告。

Q: tow
(noun) the act of pulling a vehicle behind another vehicle with a rope or chain—usually singular
A: （名詞）指用繩索或鏈條將一輛車拖曳在另一輛車後面的行為——通常為單數
Adjonas gave a curt nod, and Quintall paced by him, the other three monks in tow.
Adjonas 將 nod 交給了 curt，而 Quintall 則在他身旁來回踱步，另外三位僧人跟在後面。

Q: inspired
(adjective) very good or clever
A: （形容詞）非常棒或很聰明
The young woman made her way around the back of the inn, down a dark alley that inspired no fear, and up a gutter, to the one section of Fellowship Way's roof that was not slanted.
那名年輕女子繞到客棧後方，走進一條令人毫無畏懼的黑暗小巷，沿著排水溝向上，來到 Fellowship Way's roof 那段沒有傾斜的區域。

Q: slug
(verb) to hit (someone or something) hard with your fist, a bat, etc.
A: (動詞) 用拳頭、球棒等用力擊打（某人或某物）
Jill changed tactics and began slugging the dwarf in the face instead, then poking for its eyes.
Jill 改變了戰術，轉而朝矮人的臉部猛擊，接著又試圖戳瞎他的雙眼。

Q: gag
(verb) to put something (such as a piece of cloth) into or over a person's mouth in order to prevent that person from speaking, calling for help, etc.
A: (動詞) 將某物（例如一塊布）塞入或蓋在某人的嘴上，以阻止該人說話、呼救等。
It was a dagger, small but nasty, and thrown perfectly to hit the gagged and bound woman right in the throat, just under her jawbone.
那是一把匕首，雖小卻極其鋒利，投擲得恰到好處，正中那名被堵住嘴巴、五花大綁的女子喉嚨，位置就在下顎骨下方。

Q: salute
(noun) the act of moving your right hand to your forehead as a sign of respect to a military officer, flag, etc.
A: (名詞) 將右手移至額頭，以向軍官、國旗等表達敬意的動作。
Elbryan gave a salute to that place on the forest's edge where the stallion had disappeared, a motion of respect and understanding that he and Symphony had their own separate lives but were joined now.
Elbryan 向那匹公馬消失的森林邊緣致意，這個動作既表達了敬意，也暗示著他與 Symphony 雖然各有各自的生活，但此刻已融為一體。

Q: rooftop
(noun) the upper surface of a roof —often used before another noun
A: (名詞) 屋頂的上表面 — 常用於另一個名詞之前
It was up on that rooftop, under a sky that was streaked by clouds and stars, that Connor first mentioned the prospect of marriage.
就在那座屋頂上，在雲朵與星辰交織的天空下，Connor 向 first 提到了結婚的念頭。

Q: civilize
(verb) to teach (a person or group of people) to behave in a way that you think is more polite and gentle
A: (動詞) 教導（某人或某群人）以你認為更禮貌、更溫和的方式行事
Were the fifteen Holy Orders of God, the rules of righteousness, truly God inspired, or were they merely rules of keeping order within a civilized society?
那十五條由Holy與Orders所訂立的、關於公義的準則，究竟是真由上帝啟示而來，抑或僅是為了維持文明社會秩序而制定的規則？

Q: leverage
(noun) influence or power used to achieve a desired result
A: (名詞) 為達成預期結果而運用之影響力或權力
The man was impossibly strong, his stocky frame and low center of gravity giving him the leverage he needed to punish Avelyn endlessly.
那名男子的力大得不可思議，他那魁梧的身軀與低重心，賦予了他所需的槓桿優勢，得以無休止地折磨 Avelyn。

Q: unsettling
(adjective) making you upset, nervous, worried, etc.
A: （形容詞）令人感到惱火、緊張、擔憂等。
To the small group whose very lives depended on absolute secrecy, there could have been no more unsettling possibility than that of a traitor in their midst.
對於這群性命全繫於絕對保密之上的小團體而言，再沒有比內有叛徒更令人不安的可能性了。

Q: ferocious
(adjective) very fierce or violent
A: 兇猛
（形容詞）非常兇猛或暴力
When she wouldn't - couldn't - tell him anything about the staff-wielding stranger who had intervened in the inn, the ferocious monk had beaten her again, and now one of her eyes was swollen closed.
當她不願——或者說無法——向他透露任何關於那位在客棧中出手相助、手持法杖的陌生人的消息時，那位凶狠的僧人又毆打了她一頓，如今她的其中一隻眼睛已腫得睜不開了。

Q: isle
(noun) island —often used in proper nouns
A: (名詞) 島嶼 — 常用於專有名詞
What Avelyn focused on, therefore, was the destination, the isle itself.
因此，Avelyn 關注的重點在於目的地——那座島嶼本身。

Q: stud
(verb) to decorate or cover (something) with many small items —often used figuratively
A: （動詞）用許多小物件裝飾或覆蓋（某物）——常作比喻使用
Then Avelyn saw the reason, saw clearly the powrie's studded bracers, glowing fiercely with enchantment.
接著，Avelyn 明白了箇中緣由，清楚地看見了那副鑲滿寶石的護腕，在魔法的加持下熾烈地閃耀著。

Q: garment
(noun) a piece of clothing
A: (名詞) 一件衣服
His hand came up and unlaced her cloak; and she let the garment drop without protest, cool air on her skin.
他的手伸了過來，解開了她的斗篷；她沒有抗拒，任由那件衣物滑落，涼意拂過她的肌膚。

Q: crop
(verb) to cut off the upper or outer parts of (something)
A: 作物
（動詞）切斷（某物）的上半部或外層部分
The crack of the crop brought Jojonah's attention back to the scene at hand.
穀物被踩斷的聲響讓 Jojonah's 的注意力重新回到了眼前的場景。

Q: glisten
(verb) to shine with light reflected off a wet surface
A: (動詞) 因光線從濕潤表面反射而閃耀
The ceremony began before dawn, intensified as the sun glistened on the horizon across the waters, then went on and on, one prayer after another, each song louder than the previous.
儀式在破曉前便已開始，隨著太陽在地平線上映照著水面閃閃發光，氣氛愈發熱烈，隨後儀式持續進行，一首接一首的禱詞，每一首歌的聲勢都比前一首更為宏大。

Q: disturb
(verb) to stop (someone) from working, sleeping, etc. : to interrupt or bother (someone or something)
A: 擾亂
（動詞）阻止（某人）工作、睡覺等：打斷或打擾（某人或某事）
The pair slowed as they approached, knowing that to disturb Paulson usually meant a slap on the head.
兩人走近時放慢了腳步，因為他們知道，打擾 Paulson 通常會招來一記拍頭。

Q: curt
(adjective) said or done in a quick and impolite way
A: （形容詞）以迅速且不禮貌的方式說出或做出的
Adjonas gave a curt nod, and Quintall paced by him, the other three monks in tow.
Adjonas 將 nod 交給了 curt，而 Quintall 則在他身旁來回踱步，另外三位僧人跟在後面。

Q: skittish
(adjective) easily frightened or excited
A: （形容詞）容易受驚或激動
And to a deer, perhaps the most skittish creature of all ...
至于鹿，这或许是所有生物中最胆小的……

Q: twitch
(verb) to make a slight, sudden movement that is not controlled or deliberate
A: (動詞) 做出一種輕微、突然且無法控制或非故意的動作
The deer's head came up, ears twitching, scanning; Elbryan's smile vanished.
那頭鹿抬起了頭，耳朵微微顫動，四下張望；Elbryan's 的笑容頓時消失了。

Q: uneven
(adjective) not even: such as
A: （形容詞）甚至連……都不算：例如
Elbryan was expected to bathe daily, to keep his clothing clean, and since his beard was splotchy and uneven, not yet that of a man, to keep his face clean shaven.
Elbryan 理應每天沐浴，保持衣著整潔；由於他的鬍鬚斑駁不均，尚未長成男人的模樣，因此必須保持臉部光潔，剃淨鬍鬚。

Q: elude
(verb) to avoid or escape (someone or something) by being quick, skillful, or clever
A: (動詞) 憑藉敏捷、嫻熟或機智，避開或逃離（某人或某物）
Elbryan held steady his breath, paying close attention, for though he could understand the melodic language, many individual words might elude him if he was not careful.
Elbryan 屏住呼吸，全神貫注地聆聽，因為雖然他能聽懂這種旋律般的語言，但若不仔細聽，許多單字仍可能從他耳邊溜走。

Q: stealth
(noun) a secret, quiet, and clever way of moving or behaving
A: 潛行
（名詞）一種秘密、安靜且巧妙的移動或行為方式
Even though the trails seemed easy for at least a short distance, Tuntun decided that it would be better for her to use stealth.
儘管小徑在起初一段路程看來似乎很平坦，Tuntun 還是決定採取潛行會比較妥當。

Q: fury
(noun) violent anger : rage
A: 狂怒
（名詞）暴力憤怒：憤怒
The demon could smell the blood and taste the fury as surely as if it had been on the scene with its chieftains.
那惡魔嗅到了血腥味，嚐到了憤怒的味道，就彷彿它當時與首領們一同身處現場一般。

Q: clockwise
(adverb) in the direction that the hands of a clock move when you look at it from the front
A: （副詞）從正面觀看時，時鐘指針移動的方向
Over went his spinning pole, clockwise to his right, then it went over again, and then a third time, Elbryan sliding his foot further to the right with each spin.
他的旋轉長桿順時針向右擺動，接著又擺動了一次，然後是第三次，Elbryan 隨著每次旋轉，腳步也往右滑動了一點。

Q: reasonable
(adjective) fair and sensible
A: 合理
（形容詞）公平且理智
The fellow had his huge axe out in front of him, and if Elbryan couldn't offer a reasonable answer, there was little doubt what he meant to do with it.
那人將那把巨斧舉在身前，倘若 Elbryan 無法給出合理的回答，他打算用那把斧頭做什麼，幾乎是不言而喻的。

Q: diva
(noun) the main female singer in an opera company
A: (名詞) 歌劇團中的首席女歌手
Something daring, even desperate, like the shadow dive Tallareyish had used to defeat him.
某种大胆甚至近乎绝望的招数，就像塔拉雷伊什当年用来击败他的“影之潜行”那样。

Q: timing
(noun) the time when something happens or is done especially when it is thought of as having a good or bad effect on the result
A: 時間安排
（名詞）某事發生或被做的時候，特別是當它被認為對結果有好壞影響時
She collected ten of Pireth Tulme's Coastpoint Guards, using their hangovers as a tool for rejecting more of the others, then set out, double-timing the march down the dirt path.
她收集了十個 Pireth、Tulme's、Coastpoint 和 Guards，利用他們的宿醉作為拒絕其他人的藉口，隨後便動身，大步流星地沿著土路前行。

Q: permanent
(adjective) lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever : not temporary or changing
A: 永久
（形容詞）持續或持續非常長或永遠：非暫時或改變
Elbryan had come to think of his life with the elves as a permanent arrangement, had figured that he would live in Andur'Blough Inninness for the rest of his mortal days.
Elbryan 已將自己與精靈們的生活視為一種永久的安排，原以為自己餘下的凡人歲月都將在 Andur'Blough Inninness 度過。

Q: slyly
(adjective) clever in a dishonest way
A: （形容詞）以不誠實的方式表現得聰明
Cat-the-Stray tried to ignore the whispers and the sidelong glances, but even Pettibwa, cheery cheeked and grinning slyly, caught Cat's gaze and nodded her head in the man's direction more than once.
Cat-the-Stray 試圖忽略那些竊竊私語和側目而視，但就連那位面頰紅潤、嘴角帶著狡黠笑容的 Pettibwa，也多次與 Cat's 的目光交會，並朝著那位男子的方向點了點頭。

Q: contemptuously
(adjective) feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval : feeling or showing contempt —often + of
A: (形容詞) 感到或表現出深深的憎恨或不滿：感到或表現出輕蔑——常接「對」
He spat contemptuously.
他蔑視地吐了一口唾沫。

Q: heartily
(adverb) in an enthusiastic and energetic way : in a hearty way
A: （副詞）以熱忱且充滿活力的方式：以真誠熱烈的方式
Cat could hardly believe she had spoken the words, but her horror vanished when Connor laughed heartily.
Cat 幾乎不敢相信自己說出了那句話，但當 Connor 開懷大笑時，她的驚恐便煙消雲散。

Q: meself
(pronoun) (reflexive pronoun) Me, as direct or indirect object the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition, when the speaker is also the subject.
A: （代詞）（反身代詞）我，用作直接或間接賓語時，指當說話者同時也是主語時，作為動詞或介詞的賓語。
I'd been thinking o' killing them meself, when I seen an animal chewing off its leg in one o' their wicked catchers."
I'd 正想著要親手殺了他們，結果卻看到一隻動物在他們那些惡毒的陷阱裡啃咬自己的腿。」

Q: bawdy
(adjective) dealing with sex in a way that is meant to be funny
A: （形容詞）以旨在逗趣的方式處理性話題
Why, ye act like no man's a good man!" The woman gave a bawdy wink.
「哎呀，你們這副樣子，好像世上沒有好男人似的！」那女人眨了眨眼，神情放蕩。

Q: jiggle
(verb) to move or cause (something) to move with quick, short movements up and down or side to side
A: (動詞) 以快速、短促的動作上下或左右擺動，或使（某物）如此擺動
Putting your maidenhead on a barbed hook and jiggling it before the baron's nephew."
「把你的處女膜套在帶倒鉤的魚鉤上，然後在男爵侄子面前晃來晃去。」

Q: riotously
(adjective) behaving in a violent and uncontrolled way
A: （形容詞）行為暴力且失控
The older woman laughed riotously, and Cat took the welcomed break in the conversation to consider her words.
那位年長的婦人放聲大笑，Cat則趁著這段令人欣慰的對話間隙，仔細思量她說的話。

Q: nobility
(noun) the quality or state of being noble in character or quality
A: (名詞) 品格或品質高尚的特質或狀態
Perhaps her ascension into local nobility would even raise their own station in life, and Jill would treasure that above all else.
或許她躋身當地貴族之列，甚至能提升他們自己的社會地位，而 Jill 會將此視為至高無上的珍寶。

Q: sensual
(adjective) relating to, devoted to, or producing physical or sexual pleasure
A: （形容詞）與……有關、專注於……，或能帶來身體或性方面的愉悅
They represented another side of the girl, a womanly side, sensual, sexual - a part that Cat's free and girlish spirit was not yet ready to admit.
這些特質展現了那個女孩的另一面——充滿女人味、感性且性感的一面——那是Cat's那份自由而天真的心靈尚未準備好承認的一面。

Q: avenue
(noun) a wide street —often used in names
A: （名詞）一條寬闊的街道——常被用作地名
Tuntun's only avenue of escape was straight down to the ground, and so she took it unceremoniously.
Tuntun's 唯一的逃生途徑就是直直地往地面跳，於是她毫不猶豫地這麼做了。

Q: lash
(noun) a hit with a whip
A: (名詞) 用鞭子抽打的一下
Before she could even consider the question or the implications, Cat found herself mesmerized by the way his lashes closed upon those beautiful brown eyes.
還來不及思考這個問題或其中的含義，Cat便發現自己被那雙美麗的brown眼眸上垂落的睫毛深深吸引。

Q: crestfallen
(adjective) very sad and disappointed
A: （形容詞）非常悲傷且失望
Perhaps it was the slightly crestfallen look of his friend Juraviel that tipped him to the truth of his own thoughts.
或許正是他朋友 Juraviel 那略顯失落的表情，讓他意識到自己內心的真實想法。

Q: fathom
(noun) a unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
A: （名詞）一種長度單位，等於六英尺（約1.8公尺），特別用於測量水深
But the old sea dog couldn't fathom the level of physical training these four men had endured.
但这位老水手实在无法想象这四个人经历了多么严酷的体能训练。

Q: scratch
(verb) to rub your skin with something sharp (such as your fingernails) especially in order to stop an itch
A: 刮擦
（動詞）用尖銳物（例如指甲）摩擦皮膚，特別是為了止癢
Smealy squinted perhaps a dozen times in the next few seconds and lifted a hand to scratch hard at his gray hair - to kill a few lice, Avelyn figured.
在接下來的幾秒鐘裡，Smealy大概瞇了瞇眼十幾次，然後舉起手用力抓了抓他那頭灰白頭髮——Avelyn猜想，他是想把幾隻蝨子抓死。

Q: regal
(adjective) of, relating to, or suitable for a king or queen
A: （形容詞）屬於、與……有關，或適合國王或女王的
The ranger sat quietly, cutting a regal figure, his bow and sword at rest.
遊俠靜靜地坐著，氣度不凡，弓與劍皆已收起。

Q: unintelligible
(adjective) impossible to understand : not intelligible —often + to
A: （形容詞）難以理解：難以理解——常與「to」連用
The fat man sputtered something unintelligible and turned away, waving his hand dismissively.
那個胖子嘟囔了幾句聽不懂的話，隨即轉身離去，不耐煩地揮了揮手。

Q: potentially
(adjective) capable of becoming real : possible
A: 有可能
（形容詞）能夠成為真實：可能
The bond was immediate and secure, the four monks putting aside their personal squabbles in light of potentially more dangerous enemies.
這份情誼既迅速又牢固，面對潛在的更危險敵人，四位僧人暫且擱置了彼此間的糾紛。

Q: belowdecks
(noun) a flat surface that forms the main outside floor of a boat or ship
A: (名詞) 構成船隻主要外部甲板的平坦表面
Quintall returned to them much later that evening, belowdecks in the closet-sized.
Quintall 直到當晚較晚時分才回到他們身邊，當時他身處甲板下那個僅有衣櫥大小的空間裡。

Q: weird
(adjective) unusual or strange
A: 怪怪的
（形容詞）不尋常或奇特
There was something weird about his smile, Avelyn noted, something misplaced..
Avelyn 注意到，他的笑容有些怪異，總覺得哪裡不對勁……

Q: misplace
(verb) to put (something) in the wrong place
A: (動詞) 把（某物）放錯地方
There was something weird about his smile, Avelyn noted, something misplaced..
Avelyn 注意到，他的笑容有些怪異，總覺得哪裡不對勁……

Q: vainly
(adjective) too proud of your own appearance, abilities, achievements, etc. : conceited
A: （形容詞）過於自負，過度誇耀自己的外貌、能力、成就等：自負
Avelyn narrowed his eyes, trying vainly to decipher the cryptic talk.
Avelyn 瞇起眼睛，徒勞地試圖解讀這番晦澀難懂的談話。

Q: accurate
(adjective) free from mistakes or errors
A: 準確無誤
（形容詞）無錯誤或無誤
Thagraine's perception of his sexual past was indeed accurate.
Thagraine's 對自己性經歷的認知確實是準確的。

Q: viewpoint
(noun) a way of looking at or thinking about something : point of view
A: 觀點
（名詞）一種看待或思考某事的方式：觀點
Avelyn considered the sight from two widely disparate viewpoints.
Avelyn 從兩種截然不同的角度審視了這幅景象。

Q: inhabitant
(noun) a person or animal that lives in a particular place
A: 居民
（名詞）居住在特定地點的人或動物
Even the vivid, bright colors of the clothing of Entel's inhabitants struck the four as unusual.
就連Entel's居民那鮮豔奪目的服裝色彩，在四人眼中也顯得格外不同尋常。

Q: oar
(noun) a long pole that is flat and wide at one end and that is used for rowing and steering a boat
A: （名詞）一種長槳，一端扁平且寬闊，用於划船和操控船隻
Finally came the welcome sound of oars and the boat, all three safely aboard.
终于传来了令人欣慰的划桨声，三人都平安登上了船。

Q: unfamiliar
(adjective) not frequently seen, heard, or experienced —often + to
A: (形容詞) 不常看到、聽到或經歷的——常與「to」連用
Elbryan silently mouthed the unfamiliar name and noted how Toys ruddy face blanched at the mere mention.
Elbryan 默默地默念著這個陌生的名字，並注意到光是提到這個名字，Toys 那張紅潤的臉龐便瞬間蒼白了起來。

Q: companionship
(noun) the good feeling that comes from being with someone else
A: (名詞) 與他人相處時所產生的愉悅感
It wasn't that he craved human companionship; he continued to fear that thought greatly.
並非他渴望 human 的陪伴；他依然對這個念頭感到極度恐懼。

Q: marker
(noun) something (such as a sign or an object) that shows the location of something
A: 標記
（名詞）顯示某物位置的事物（例如符號或物體）
This moment, so many years in the waiting, was the marker of the end of that relationship with the girl, the beginning of the new and deeper relationship with the woman.
這個等待了多年的時刻，標誌著與那個女孩的關係告終，也標誌著與那位女性建立全新且更深厚關係的開始。

Q: upstart
(noun) a person who has recently begun an activity, become successful, etc., and who does not show proper respect for older and more experienced people
A: （名詞）指剛開始從事某項活動、剛取得成功等，卻未能對年長且經驗豐富者表現出應有尊重的人
He had not battled Tuntun in many weeks; he was determined now to give the upstart elf a bit of a surprise.
他已有數週未與 Tuntun 交手；此刻他下定決心，要讓這個冒牌精靈大吃一驚。

Q: overhand
(adjective) made with the hand brought forward and down from above the shoulder
A: （形容詞）指將手臂從肩部上方向前下方擺動而形成的動作
The overhand parry deflected the stabbing blade, but the second attempt, the undersweeping slap designed to send the elf's sword flying up high, was far too slow to catch up to Tuntun's retracting movement.
那記高舉格擋雖成功擋開了刺擊的劍刃，但第二記招式——那記旨在將精靈的劍擊飛至高空的下掃掌擊——卻慢了太多，根本追不上 Tuntun's 收劍的動作。

Q: partly
(adverb) somewhat but not completely : to some extent or in some degree
A: 部分
（副詞）有些但不完全：在某種程度上或程度上
His success was partly gained by surprise.
他的成功部分是出乎意料地取得的。

Q: rapidly
(adjective) happening in a short amount of time : happening quickly
A: 迅速
（形容詞）短時間內發生：快速發生
Chipmunk nodded so rapidly that he bit his tongue.
Chipmunk 點頭點得如此之快，以至於咬到了舌頭。

Q: tiring
(adjective) causing you to feel tired
A: （形容詞）令人感到疲倦的
Tuntun was tiring, too, Elbryan knew, and if he could land but one solid blow, the fight might be at its end.
Tuntun 也累了，Elbryan 心裡清楚，只要能打出這一記重拳，這場戰鬥或許就到此為止了。

Q: plop
(verb) to fall, drop, or move with a sound like something dropping into liquid
A: (動詞) 墜落、掉落，或發出類似物體掉入液體時的聲響而移動
So the monk, exhausted from fighting and then curing the stranger's magical poisoning, his mind heavy with drink, plopped down on his bed and was soon snoring loudly.
於是，那位僧人——既因戰鬥而精疲力竭，又因解除了陌生人的魔法中毒而耗盡心力，加上酒意熏人——一屁股癱倒在床上，不久便鼾聲如雷。

Q: etch
(verb) to produce a pattern, design, etc., by using a powerful liquid (called an acid) to cut the surface of metal or glass —often used figuratively
A: （動詞）利用強酸等液體蝕刻金屬或玻璃表面，以製成圖案、設計等——常作比喻使用
For Juraviel's anxiety was clearly etched on his fine features - how could it have been otherwise when he had been speaking to his protégé Elbryan about this very subject not a week's time past?
Juraviel's那精緻的五官上，焦慮之色顯而易見——畢竟就在不到一週前，他才剛與他的門生Elbryan談論過這個話題，又怎能不如此呢？

Q: virgin
(noun) a person who has not had sexual intercourse
A: （名詞）未曾發生過性行為的人
Elbryan smiled wickedly as he considered those steep hillsides, all of varied angles and deep with virgin snow.
Elbryan 狡黠地一笑，凝視著那些陡峭的山坡——坡度各異，積滿了厚厚的原始積雪。

Q: wench
(noun) a young woman; especially : a young woman who is a servant
A: (名詞) 年輕女子；尤指擔任女僕的年輕女子
"You teasing little wench.
「你這個愛捉弄人的小妖精。」

Q: blond
(adjective) of a yellow or very light brown color; also : having blond hair
A: （形容詞）呈黃色或極淺的棕色；亦指：擁有金髮
Jill shook her head, her short shock of blond hair bouncing about.
Jill 搖了搖頭，她那頭蓬鬆的金髮隨之晃動。

Q: gentlemen
(noun) a man who treats other people in a proper and polite way
A: （名詞）一位待人接物得體有禮的男士
After the carnage ride, the newlyweds came to a hall filled with music and drink, with ladies and gentlemen spinning about, twirling and laughing.
經歷了這場血腥的旅程後，新婚夫婦來到了一間充滿音樂與美酒的大廳，只見紳士淑女們翩然起舞，旋轉著、歡笑著。

Q: nightgown
(noun) a loose dress that is worn in bed especially by women and girls
A: (名詞) 一種寬鬆的睡衣，尤其常見於女性和女孩在睡覺時穿著
When the tittering pair finally left, Jill was sitting on the edge of the great cushiony bed, wearing only a simple silk nightgown that was too low cut, both front and back, and didn't go nearly far enough down her legs.
當那對竊笑的男女終於離開時，Jill正坐在那張寬大柔軟的床邊，身上只穿著一件簡單的絲質睡衣，無論前後領口都過於低胸，而且衣擺長度遠遠不足以遮住她的雙腿。

Q: glassy
(adjective) smooth and shiny : resembling glass
A: （形容詞）光滑且有光澤：宛如玻璃
Hour after endless hour, day after endless day, the Windrunner glided lazily across the sparkling glassy surface of the South Mirianic.
無盡的小時一小時接一小時，無盡的日子一天接一天，Windrunner 懶洋洋地滑過 South Mirianic 那閃閃發光、如鏡面般的光滑表面。

Q: emptiness
(adjective) containing nothing
A: （形容詞）毫無內容的
Elbryan closed his eyes, sympathetic to the tale, understanding completely the plight of these people, the horrible emptiness that some of them now felt, the complete hopelessness.
Elbryan 閉上雙眼，對這個故事深感同情，完全理解這些人的處境，理解其中一些人此刻所感受到的可怕空虛，以及那份徹底的絕望。

Q: intimacy
(noun) an intimate quality or state: such as
A: （名詞）親密感或親密狀態：例如
The issue of physical intimacy did not come up between them during those weeks, for both of them had found a more special intimacy, far more satisfying.
在那幾週裡，他們之間並未涉及身體上的親密關係，因為兩人已找到了更為特別、也更令人滿足的親密感。

Q: starboard
(noun) the side of a ship or aircraft that is on the right when you are looking toward the front
A: （名詞）當你面向前方時，船隻或飛機的右側
Another ball of flaming pitch soared out from the monastery, skipping in along the starboard rail of the vessel, igniting the mainsail into one tremendous flame.
又一團燃燒的瀝青球從修道院飛射而出，沿著船隻的右舷舷牆彈跳而來，將主帆點燃成一團熊熊烈火。

Q: damnation
(noun) the state of being in hell as punishment after death
A: （名詞）死後因受懲罰而身處地獄的狀態
Farther back along the deck, Avelyn was close enough to hear Captain Adjonas mutter, "Damnation."
在甲板更後方，Avelyn 距離足夠近，聽見船長 Adjonas 低聲嘀咕：「Damnation。」

Q: pedal
(noun) a flat piece of metal, rubber, etc., that you push with your foot to make a machine move, work, or stop
A: (名詞) 一塊平坦的金屬、橡膠等材質的部件，用腳踩下以驅動機器移動、運作或停止
The dwarves can pedal all day, while most men tire within the hour - or after a couple of hours, at most."
「矮人可以一整天都騎車，而大多數人類一小時內就會累垮——頂多撐個兩三個小時。」

Q: tarry
(verb) to be slow in going : to stay somewhere : linger
A: (動詞) 行動緩慢：滯留某處：逗留
Avelyn blanched, so did Thagraine and Pellimar, but Quintall only let out a low growl and tarried his gaze back in the direction of the distant powrie ship.
Avelyn 臉色大變，Thagraine 和 Pellimar 也是如此，但 Quintall 只發出一聲低沉的咆哮，目光仍停留在遠處那艘波里船的方向。

Q: bound
(noun) a leap or long jump
A: 綁定
（名詞）跳躍或長跳
Avelyn feared that Quintall, in issuing such a clear order, might have overstepped his bounds this time.
Avelyn 擔心 Quintall 這次下達如此明確的命令，可能已經越權了。

Q: tread
(verb) to walk —often used figuratively
A: (動詞) 行走——常作比喻使用
Once in the water, Avelyn found Quintall treading high not so far away, half his body clear of the sea.
一入水，Avelyn便看見不遠處的Quintall正在水中漂浮，上半身大半都露在海面之上。

Q: greasy
(adjective) covered with grease or oil : dirty from grease or oil
A: （形容詞）沾滿油脂：因油脂而髒污
Bunkus Smealy turned his greasy grin on Avelyn, holding one hand up, his thumb and index finger about five inches apart.
Bunkus Smealy 對著 Avelyn 露出一副油膩膩的笑容，舉起一隻手，拇指和食指相距約五英寸。

Q: crazed
(adjective) wild and uncontrolled
A: （形容詞）狂野而失控的
Half-crazed, his entire world shattered, Avelyn understood.
Half 陷入瘋狂，他的整個世界分崩離析，Avelyn 明白了。

Q: leaning
(noun) a preference for something or tendency to do something—often + toward —often plural
A: (名詞) 對某事的偏好或做某事的傾向——常與「向」搭配使用——常為複數形式
He found Quintall standing with Adjonas, the captain, looking weary, leaning against the mainmast.
他发现昆塔尔正和船长阿乔纳斯一起站在那里，两人神情疲惫，倚靠在主桅上。

Q: uneasy
(adjective) worried or unhappy about something
A: （形容詞）對某事感到擔憂或不快
Perhaps it was the boredom, the heat, or the tasteless provisions, but the crew grew increasingly uneasy, even hostile.
或許是因為無聊、酷熱，或是食物難以下嚥，crew 變得越來越焦躁不安，甚至充滿敵意。

Q: cough
(verb) to force air through your throat with a short, loud noise often because you are sick
A: （動詞）因生病等原因，發出短促而響亮的聲音，將空氣從喉嚨中噴出
Smealy pulled away, coughing and, predictably, turned to the crew for help.
斯米利退后几步，咳嗽着，不出所料地向机组人员求助。

Q: lagoon
(noun) an area of sea water that is separated from the ocean by a reef or sandbar
A: （名詞）指被礁石或沙洲與大海隔開的海水區域
So they circled, spotting one promising lagoon, and then sailed out to deeper waters for the longest five days of the trip, particularly for Avelyn and Thagraine.
於是他們繞行搜尋，發現了一處頗具潛力的潟湖，隨後便駛向更深的水域，展開了這趟旅程中最漫長的五天航程，對 Avelyn 和 Thagraine 而言更是如此。

Q: withstand
(verb) to not be harmed or affected by (something)
A: (動詞) 不受（某事）的傷害或影響
On board Quintall launched right away into lies about the dangers to the foolish seaman, about how the monks, and the monks alone, were trained to withstand the fury of the showers.
一上船，Quintall便立刻開始撒謊，聲稱這對愚蠢的水手有多危險，並宣稱唯有僧侶——也只有僧侶——受過訓練，能夠抵禦暴雨的狂暴。

Q: purplish
(adjective) somewhat purple
A: （形容詞）略帶紫色
The hundreds of purplish rings converged in the middle of the room.
數百個紫色的光環匯聚在房間中央。

Q: splatter
(verb) to move, fall, or hit something in large drops
A: (動詞) 以大滴的形式移動、落下或擊中某物
One fireball hit against the village's east wall, splattering the two men standing nearby with burning pitch.
一顆火球擊中村莊的東牆，濺出的灼熱瀝青潑濺在附近站著的兩名男子身上。

Q: remnant
(noun) the part of something that is left when the other parts are gone—usually plural—often + of
A: (名詞) 某物在其他部分消失後所剩下的部分——通常為複數——常與「of」搭配使用
Many showed no magical power at all, and Avelyn soon realized that these were the remnants of previous showers, brought up to the surface by the battering of the storm.
許多根本沒有任何魔法力量，Avelyn很快便意識到，這些是先前降雨的殘餘，因風暴的猛烈衝擊而被帶到了地表。

Q: dramatic
(adjective) sudden and extreme
A: 戲劇性
（形容詞）突然且極端
Only then did Avelyn take the time to note that dramatic change that had come over Pimaninicuit.
直到那時，Avelyn才終於注意到Pimaninicuit身上發生的那場劇變。

Q: unyielding
(adjective) not changing or stopping
A: （形容詞）不會改變或停止的
Gofflaw growled at her, but under Jill's unyielding glare, he replaced his sword in its sheath.
戈夫劳冲她低吼了一声，但在吉尔那毫不退让的瞪视下，他还是将剑收进了剑鞘。

Q: retain
(verb) to continue to have or use (something) : keep
A: 保留
（動詞）繼續擁有或使用（某物）：保持
But his orders concerning Pimaninicuit had been explicit and unyielding: only those stones treated to retain their magic could be brought from the island.
但他關於 Pimaninicuit 的命令卻是明確且毫不妥協的：唯有經過特殊處理、能保留其魔力的石頭，才能從島上帶出。

Q: overwhelmed
(verb) to affect (someone) very strongly
A: (動詞) 對（某人）產生極大的影響
Thus, Avelyn simply sat staring outward, too overwhelmed even to eat, and waited for the Windrunner.
于是，艾维琳只是坐在那里望着窗外，情绪过于激动以至于连饭都吃不下，静静等待着风行者的到来。

Q: grumbling
(verb) to complain quietly about something : to talk in an unhappy way
A: （動詞）對某事輕聲抱怨：以不滿的口吻說話
Aside from Paulson's typical grumbling, he caught no direction to their conversation.
除了Paulson's慣常的抱怨之外，他完全聽不出他們對話的重點。

Q: emerald
(noun) a bright green stone that is used in jewelry
A: （名詞）一種用於珠寶首飾的鮮綠色寶石
At the first town he entered, he happened upon a caravan of several merchant wagons, and there he sold the common emerald, giving him all the funds he would need for a long, long time.
在他進入的 first 小鎮，他碰巧遇到一隊由數輛商人馬車組成的商隊，並在那裡賣掉了那隻普通的 emerald，這筆錢足以讓他過上很長一段時間。

Q: remorse
(noun) a feeling of being sorry for doing something bad or wrong in the past : a feeling of guilt —often + for
A: (名詞) 因過去做過壞事或錯事而感到抱歉的情緒：一種罪惡感——常與「for」搭配使用
Elbryan nodded, glad that the man felt some remorse for his traitorous actions.
Elbryan 點了點頭，慶幸那人對自己的叛變行為感到些許悔意。

Q: recoil
(verb) to quickly move away from something that is shocking, frightening, or disgusting : to react to something with shock or fear —often used figuratively
A: (動詞) 因受到驚嚇、恐懼或厭惡而迅速遠離某物：對某事感到震驚或恐懼——常作比喻使用
Avelyn recoiled instinctively, out of shyness.
Avelyn 出於害羞，下意識地退縮了。

Q: surrounding
(adjective) near or around someone or something
A: 周邊
（形容詞）靠近或圍繞某人或某物
The one advantage on the ranger's side was his knowledge of the region surrounding Weedy Meadow.
护林员唯一的优势在于他对杂草草甸周边地区的熟悉。

Q: wager
(noun) an agreement in which people try to guess what will happen and the person who guesses wrong has to give something (such as money) to the person who guesses right : bet
A: (名詞) 一種協議，參與者試圖預測將發生的事情，猜錯的人必須將某樣東西（例如金錢）給予猜對的人：賭注
Perhaps he hadn't really done it right, or perhaps Adjonas had ordered her to bed Avelyn, or even had made a wager with her that she could not bed the man.
也許他當初並未真正做對，又或者 Adjonas 曾命令她去勾引 Avelyn，甚至還跟她打賭，說她無法勾引那個男人。

Q: chapel
(noun) a small church
A: (名詞) 一座小教堂
Avelyn ran from the chapel, skittering down the empty halls, his footsteps echoing noisily.
阿维林从小教堂里跑出来，沿着空荡荡的走廊飞快地跑着，脚步声在走廊里回响，响亮而刺耳。

Q: creation
(noun) the act of making or producing something that did not exist before : the act of creating something
A: 創立
（名詞）創造或生產先前不存在之物的行為：創造某物的行為
He knew the properties of diamonds, the creation of light, but had never used quartz.
他了解鑽石的特性與光的形成，卻從未使用過石英。

Q: ebb
(noun) the time when the tide flows out from the land
A: （名詞）潮水從陸地退去的時候
The strong ebb tide of All Saints Bay would collect the flotsam and jetsam and carry it out to the open sea.
All、Saints 和 Bay 那股強勁的退潮會將漂流物和海灘垃圾匯聚起來，並將它們帶往外海。

Q: auction
(verb) to sell (something) at an auction
A: 拍賣
（動詞）在拍賣中出售（某物）
They were talking about a private auction of the sacred stones!
他们正在谈论一场关于圣石的私人拍卖会！

Q: inanimate
(adjective) not living : not capable of life
A: （形容詞）非生物的：沒有生命力的
Avelyn rolled out of the way; the inanimate stone crashed down and rolled from the dais.
Avelyn 滾到一旁避開；那塊無生命的石頭重重砸下，隨後從高台滾落。

Q: pursuing
(verb) to follow and try to catch or capture (someone or something) for usually a long distance or time
A: （動詞）追隨並試圖追上或捕獲（某人或某物），通常需長距離或耗費長時間
With the malachite, he floated gently over cliffs that any pursuing monks would spend hours climbing down.
With 這名「孔雀石」，他輕盈地飄過懸崖，而任何追趕他的僧人若要爬下去，恐怕得花上好幾個小時。

Q: cone
(noun) a shape that has a pointed top and sides that form a circle at the bottom
A: （名詞）頂端尖銳，底部兩側呈圓形的形狀
Spotting him, the great stallion reared and snorted, its breath coming out as a great cone of steam.
那匹雄壯的公馬一發現他，便揚起前蹄，噴著鼻息，呼出的氣息化作一大團蒸氣。

Q: interpretation
(noun) the act or result of explaining or interpreting something : the way something is explained or understood
A: 詮釋
（名詞）解釋或詮釋某事的行為或結果：某事被解釋或理解的方式
What was, in the horse's eyes, simply was with no interpretation, an efficient and perfect way of perception that sorted through emotion, that lived in the present without concern for the future or interference from the past.
在馬的眼中，事物本就是那樣，無需任何詮釋；這是一種高效而完美的感知方式，能篩除情感的干擾，活在當下，既不憂慮未來，也不受過去的牽絆。

Q: sliver
(noun) a small, thin piece that has been cut, torn, or broken from something larger—often + of —often used figuratively
A: (名詞) 從較大的物體上切下、撕下或折斷的小而薄的片段——常與「of」搭配使用——常作比喻
Again came the spinning slivers, two in rapid succession, this time angled higher to hit the monster about the head.
旋轉的碎片再次飛來，接連兩片，這次角度更高，直擊那頭怪物的頭部。

Q: dasada
dasada
A: 故事
Every morning he performed bi'nelle dasada and then his physical conditioning with the milk-stones.
每天早上，他都會先進行「比內爾·達薩達」儀式，接著用牛奶石進行體能訓練。

Q: intricate
(adjective) having many parts
A: 複雜
（形容詞）具有多個部分
The young man continued for nearly an hour, his arms and weapon weaving ever more intricate patterns in the empty air.
那名年輕人持續了近一個小時，雙臂與武器在虛空中劃出愈發精妙的軌跡。

Q: significance
(noun) the quality of being important : the quality of having notable worth or influence
A: 意義
（名詞）重要的品質：具有顯著價值或影響力的品質
"You do not even understand the significance," Tuntun replied distastefully.
「你甚至都不明白這其中的意義，」Tuntun 不耐煩地回答道。

Q: unending
(adjective) lasting forever
A: （形容詞）永恆的
Even Juraviel couldn't suppress a chuckle at his elven companion's unending games.
就連 Juraviel 也忍不住對這位精靈同伴永無止境的把戲發出一聲輕笑。

Q: hence
(adverb) for this reason
A: 因此
（副詞）因此
How will they judge me twenty years hence, a mere day by an elf's measure?.
二十年後，他們會如何評斷我呢？對精靈而言，這不過是短短的一天罷了。

Q: initially
(adjective) occurring at the beginning of something
A: 最初
（形容詞）發生在某件事的開始
Indeed she had thrived; initially, at least, in the military.
她確實如魚得水；至少在軍中初期是如此。

Q: fearsome
(adjective) causing fear : very frightening
A: （形容詞）令人恐懼的：非常可怕的
Elbryan smiled wryly at Bradwarden before the fearsome centaur could take offense.
在那名令人畏懼的半人馬來得及動怒之前，Elbryan 對 Bradwarden 露出一抹苦澀的笑容。

Q: coastline
(noun) the land along the edge of a coast
A: (名詞) 沿海地帶
Luck was with her, though, for the coastline remained in sight, towering black mountains marking the southern horizon.
不過，幸運之神眷顧著她，因為海岸線始終在視線範圍內，高聳的黑色山巒勾勒出地平線的輪廓。

Q: resign
(verb) to give up (a job or position) in a formal or official way
A: 辭職
（動詞）以正式或正式的方式放棄（工作或職位）
She gave a sigh, resigned to the reality about her.
她嘆了口氣，對自己的處境感到無可奈何。

Q: consistent
(adjective) always acting or behaving in the same way
A: 一貫性
（形容詞）總是以相同的方式行動或行為
Silvery lines wove gracefully about the dark green stem; they seemed to Elbryan consistent with the fishing lines and the bowstrings the elves used.
銀色的線條優雅地纏繞在深綠色的莖幹上；它們看起來似乎與精靈們使用的釣線和弓弦如出一轍。

Q: underworld
(noun) the world of crime and criminals
A: (名詞) 犯罪與罪犯的世界
Into the spike, the demon sent its power, the strength of the underworld, the strength to burn.
惡魔將其力量注入 spike 體內——那是冥界的能量，是焚燒的力量。

Q: unprepared
(verb) to use your hands to stop and hold (an object that is moving through the air)
A: (動詞) 用雙手攔住並抓住（在空中飛行的物體）
The cries of the doomed pair had alerted Elbryan and the others to the danger, so they were not unprepared when the first of the giants crashed through the brush and charged over the rim of the bowl-shaped encampment.
那對必死無疑的男女的慘叫聲已讓 Elbryan 和其他人察覺到危險，因此當那名巨人 first 衝破灌木叢，越過碗狀營地的邊緣撲來時，他們並未措手不及。

Q: frond
A: all, one whose broad fronds were above Elbryan's head.

Q: implement
(verb) to begin to do or use (something, such as a plan) : to make (something) active or effective
A: 實作
（動詞）開始做或使用（某事，例如計畫）：使（某事）主動或有效
He recognized the implements of the trapping trade hanging all about the shack, along with dozens of drying pelts.

Q: pliable
A: Elbryan thought on that for a moment, particularly on Juraviel's last claim that the plants were pliable.

Q: praise
(verb) to say or write good things about (someone or something) : to express approval of (someone or something)
A: 讚美
（動詞）說或寫好話關於（某人或某事）：表達對（某人或某事）的認可
Juraviel praised him once, then started away, Elbryan in tow.

Q: stripe
A: The twirling elf tossed several puffs of powder upon the plant, then bent low and with some reddish gel painted a stripe around the base of the stem just an inch or two from the ground.

Q: scrub
A: Every time his concentration wavered even a bit, his arrow flew wide of the mark, disappearing into the forest scrub.
每當他的專注力稍有動搖，箭矢便會偏離 mark，消失在森林的灌木叢中。

Q: demise
A: In so pointedly reminding Elbryan and the others of the higher goal, the centaur helped them to put Tuntun's demise in proper perspective.

Q: tilt
A: Elbryan tilted back his head, considering the stars, the few rushing clouds.

Q: tied
A: A quick tug showed Elbryan that it was tied off a short distance up the ledge.

Q: don
A: With a trusting nod, the woman donned the mask, as did Elbryan, the ranger eyeing Pony all the while, admiring her gumption.

Q: territory
(noun) an area of land that belongs to or is controlled by a government
A: 領土
（名詞）屬於或由政府控制的土地
However, Elbryan was not in any human settlement, not in any land claimed by his kind, and quite possibly was within the boundaries of goblin territory.

Q: justify
(verb) to provide or be a good reason for (something) : to prove or show (something) to be just, right, or reasonable
A: 正當化
（動詞）提供或成為（某物）的合理理由：證明或證明（某事）是公正、正確或合理的
If that was the case, would he be justified in waging battle with these six?

Q: begrudge
A: Elbryan didn't really begrudge the man his excitement, though.

Q: swath
A: The beast had run off from the farmhouse, creating a swath of devastation through the brush, even knocking over small trees, venting a rage that the ranger had never before witnessed in an animal.

Q: muzzle
A: He waited a while to make sure that it would not stir, then moved to its muzzle, lifting its upper lip.

Q: swordsman
A: Avelyn, grasping at the opening, was quick to retrieve Tempest, but he was no swordsman.

Q: brew
A: What fool brewed such a magic as that?

Q: overbalanced
A: Now he launched his attack, dropping down to one knee, slapping his staff across to catch the inside of the overbalanced man's leg.

Q: cauldron
A: The ranger went around to the back and dumped out the cauldron of poison.

Q: shortage
(noun) a state in which there is not enough of something that is needed
A: 短缺
（名詞）一種狀態，當某物所需不足時
Has no shortage of money, I can assure you!

Q: loin
A: He wore only a loincloth and stood defensively, shoulders hunched, arms crossed to cover his belly and loins.

Q: accustom
A: And Maiyer Dek, among the largest of his giant kind, was not accustomed to being dwarfed.
而迈耶·德克作为同族中体型最大的巨人之一，并不习惯被别人比下去。

Q: emblem
A: The three went back to the trap first, Paulson unceremoniously cutting the goblin down, then slicing off its ears and putting them in a pouch, pausing only to note that the creature was surprisingly well armed for one of its kind and that it wore an insignia on its leather jerkin, a black emblem of a batlike creature on a light gray background.

Q: stolen
A: The only concern any in St.-Mere-Abelle's hierarchy held about the stolen stones was for the giant amethyst crystal, and that only because it was a stone whose magic they had not yet deciphered.

Q: ramble
A: Elbryan merely smiled and let the centaur ramble on and on, considering the creature's words carefully so that he could discover many hints about Bradwarden.

Q: brisk
A: By all reports, the weather was better on the northern side of the Gulf of Corona, more alive, with brisk winds and a greater change of the season.

Q: grapnel
A: Jill first tried to dislodge the grapnel, but found that it was too tightly secured, with too much weight on the heavy line.

Q: protrude
A: A long arrow protruded from its back, an arrow with fletchings familiar to the woman.

Q: outdistance
A: The powrie, apparently realizing that it could not possibly outdistance the long-legged human, skidded to a stop arid turned about, a gleaming, serrated sword in hand.

Q: struggling
A: Jill started to climb into the boat, but had to stop and turn to strike again at the struggling powrie.

Q: straggler
A: Jill found herself circumventing the town and approaching it from the west, not from the east the way any stragglers fleeing Pireth Tulme would.

Q: avenge
A: Few in Dundalis would have left even if they knew a goblin force was coming to avenge the goblin that had been killed by the hunting party.

Q: dire
A: Before she entered, a familiar voice, raised in dire warning, assaulted her.

Q: sift
A: Elbryan absorbed all their words, sifted through their suggestions.

Q: assistance
(noun) the act of helping or assisting someone : help or support
A: 協助
（名詞）幫助或協助他人的行為：幫助或支持
But it was too late; he had pushed past the fear and into the realm of anger, and when the barkeep called for assistance, the man found no shortage of volunteers.

Q: sourly
A: Jill regarded him sourly, then rose and offered an arm.

Q: lamb
A: Juicy lamb and thick cuts of venison buried in brown sauces and mushrooms, oranges that exploded in a shower of juice as soon as the integrity of their peels was breached, and large, round, yellow melons that the monk had never before seen but that were sweeter than anything he had ever tasted.

Q: mirth
A: They laughed again, all the louder, using the very sound of mirth as a shield against tears.

Q: joined
A: They were joined and the monk fed as a vampire would feed.

Q: mixed
(adjective) made of different kinds of things mixed together or combined
A: 混合
（形容詞）由不同種類的事物混合或結合而成
It was with mixed feelings that Jill followed Brother Avelyn into Palmaris.

Q: ensure
(verb) to make (something) sure, certain, or safe
A: 確保
（動詞）使（某事）確定、確定或安全
Elbryan gathered up Paulson and Chipmunk and called to Juraviel, the four moving out from the gathering to ensure the goblins were not rallying for any counterattack.

Q: snore
A: As if on cue, the snoozing monk rolled over and snored loudly.

Q: detect
(verb) to discover or notice the presence of (something that is hidden or hard to see, hear, taste, etc.)
A: 偵測
（動詞）用來發現或注意到（隱藏或難以看見、聽見、品嚐等）事物的存在。
Only two short days later, Brother Justice used his Dragon Sight stone to detect the use of strong magic, coming from the northeastern quarter of the city, the high ground of rich houses overlooking the Masur Delaval.

Q: breadth
A: Its armies, led by Maiyer Dek and Kos-kosio Begulne were pressing fast for Palmaris, while Ubba Banrock's northern force had crossed the breadth of Alpinador, right to the coast, cutting the northern kingdom in half.

Q: instantly
(adverb) without delay : immediately
A: 立刻
（副詞） 不延遲 ： 立即
The glow went away instantly, but the arm remained, extended.

Q: din
A: "But not until we have dined," Dosey said, falling back in his chair.

Q: captive
A: Elbryan looked down to his diminutive captive.

Q: plausible
A: But Brother Justice needed the merchant, as well, or at least it seemed plausible that the man might aid the monk in his all-important quest.

Q: wry
A: Elbryan turned a wry gaze on the centaur.
Elbryan帶著苦笑的目光看著半人馬。

Q: appreciated
A: The huge man had never appreciated Belster's relationship with the strange Nightbird and had said so often and loudly.

Q: converse
A: Yes, Elbryan would like to converse with Pony, to see her again, to remember that innocent time when patrolling was play and nightmares were not real.

Q: herd
A: Who might this leader of the herd be to inspire such uncharacteristic respect from cocky Bradwarden?

Q: unerringly
A: The monk fell back, nearly toppling, as the stone suddenly zipped away, flying unerringly for the armored chest of the giant closest behind Bradwarden.

Q: tutor
A: Over the next couple of weeks, as they marched along the trails, Avelyn showed Jill just how much he had come to trust her, for he began formally tutoring her in the ways of the stones.

Q: evergreens
A: Elkenbrook was a village not unlike Dundalis or Weedy Meadow, except that, being on the western border of Alpinador, it was a colder place, with more hardy evergreens and fewer deciduous trees.

Q: whinny
A: The stallion pawed the ground, then reared and whinnied.

Q: muscled
A: Symphony had gone perfectly still, his head raised high, his magnificent, muscled chest presented openly to the two men.

Q: urgent
(adjective) very important and needing immediate attention
A: 緊急
（形容詞）非常重要，需要立即處理
The kiss became more urgent, and gradually Pony's fears melted away, swept up in the sudden torrent of passion that overcame her.

Q: reclusive
A: It is likely that most of the giants, normally reclusive beasts, will turn back for their mountain homes, far from the villages of humans.

Q: resonate
A: Jill's deep breath resonated like a growl and she turned, pulling free of the monk, staring hard at the tavern, at its stone foundation.

Q: barricade
A: Normally the goblins would have come in as a mob, a rushing horde, barreling past the trees and scrub, throwing themselves wildly against the pickets and barricades.

Q: maraud
A: Often marauding goblins would send in a messenger before the attack to ask for surrender, to barter for a bribe, warning that battle would otherwise be joined.

Q: nook
A: More images came rushing to her as soon as she sat in the nook of those pines.

Q: rowdy
A: The dwarf was telling some rowdy story, the two goblins laughing riotously at every grotesque detail.

Q: contort
A: Tol bowed his head, his face contorting as he struggled, pragmatism against conscience.

Q: brawl
A: The ranger elbowed through the brawl, blocking punches whenever necessary, felling with three shortened blows yet another villager who tried to pounce upon him.

Q: adversary
A: Hardly thinking of the motion, knowing only that he could not lose this advantage against so deadly an adversary, Elbryan popped the feathered tip onto his Weapon and bent it low, quickly setting the bowstring.

Q: outcropping
A: Elbryan scrambled to get to the spot, saw the monk land heavily atop one rocky outcropping and then tumble right over it, a fifteen-foot plummet to bard stone.

Q: moonlit
A: Then he set off, riding hard through the moonlit woods.

Q: graze
A: They went off together into the night, finding Symphony in a moonlit field, grazing calmly.

Q: jerkin
A: Paulson didn't think too much of it, figuring that the jerkin was stolen anyway.

Q: scare
(verb) to cause (someone) to become afraid : frighten
A: 嚇人
（動詞）使（某人）害怕：害怕
But a bloody cap tossed in their midst, proof that powries were in the region, might scare more than a few folk from their homes, might send them running down the road to the south.

Q: extended
A: The glow went away instantly, but the arm remained, extended.

Q: improvise
A: Always ready to improvise, Elbryan eased his muscles and ran straight ahead into the dwarf, turning his staff to smash its tip into the dwarf's face once more.

Q: unearthly
A: And given the unearthly strength of the dwarf, Elbryan wondered if the creature might actually do so!

Q: pitchfork
A: Pony grabbed a pitchfork from one of the men nearby and ran to the eastern gate, bravely throwing it open.

Q: hoofbeats
A: A moment later came the thunder of hoofbeats to the east, many hoofbeats accompanied by the screams of those unfortunate goblins caught in front of the wild horse stampede.

Q: avalanche
A: Though she didn't understand its source, Tuntun watched the growing spectacle of the fiery avalanche with satisfaction.

Q: stomp
A: The ranger found a giant coming hard his way, stomping across the village, outraged and already hurt by one of the monk's lightning blasts.

Q: shawno
A: The boy from End-o'-the-World, Shawno, had been of little help, but Elbryan remained convinced that it was indeed the Touel'alfar who had rescued that fleeing group from the monstrous hordes.

Q: unblinking
A: Paulson stared at him long and hard, finally relenting under the ranger's unblinking stare.

Q: rustle
A: Pony was honored, and she moved to kiss Elbryan again, but a rustle at the side caught her attention.

Q: dome
A: He moved slowly and carefully about the field, building domes of snow the size of his two cupped hands.

Q: extinguish
A: The fire on that particular dwarf was indeed extinguished as a huge booted foot crushed the diminutive creature flat.

Q: sanctuary
A: The three trappers were at a loss; Brother Avelyn could think of no sanctuary closer than St.
这三名捕兽人束手无策；阿维林兄弟想不出比圣……更近的避难所了。

Q: slush
A: A drenching rain fell all about the region, turning the last of the snow to slush and softening the ground.

Q: invading
A: Tuntun and a couple of others had remained in the area, though, to continue their survey of the invading army.

Q: occupied
A: It was as they had feared the monsters using the occupied towns as base and supply camps while they sent their dark tendrils further south, first in probes, but soon, so Paulson believed, in great numbers.

Q: advancing
A: The remaining band would cease its hit-and-hide warfare and concentrate on getting all the folk to safer points in the south, trying to parallel the advancing army without engaging it.

Q: wedge
A: He was in a sitting position, wedged in tightly against the hard trunk.

Q: focused
A: It was not a difficult enchantment, actually; and one that powerful Avelyn could maintain with the focused sunstone for h very long time without severely taxing his energies for other magics.

Q: unsteady
A: Several humans had been injured, as had Bradwarden - though the tough centaur thought little of his cuts and bruises - and Avelyn returned to them shortly, on unsteady legs, carrying the worst headache the monk had ever known.

Q: cracking
A: Bestesbulzibar began a long, slow chant in a language the spirit did not understand, a guttural, cracking language of clicks and sounds that could only be equated with an old man clearing his phlegm-filled throat.

Q: devour
A: Not a sound came from about the beast as, clothing and all, the dactyl devoured the torn skin of Gothra.

Q: scour
A: Lower went the demon, and slower, turning tight circles, sharp eyes scouring the terrain, keen ears tuning to every sound.

Q: serenity
A: It was a cruel lie: the quiet, the serenity, the spring breeze.

Q: jutting
A: Elbryan scanned in that direction, but had to move out from his rock even to spot the jutting stone.

Q: crackling
A: Pony's graphite defeated that maneuver, though, sent a crackling bolt of energy along the monster's inner thighs that left it swaying, legs widespread, as the woman worked her way out the back.

Q: deafen
A: The ominous growling increased tenfold, a hundredfold, deafening Avelyn, blocking the sounds of the dactyl's shrieks.
那不祥的低吼聲愈發響亮，聲勢倍增，甚至百倍，震耳欲聾，令 Avelyn 聽不見達克提爾的尖叫聲。

Q: horn
(noun) one of the hard pointed parts that grows on the head of some animals (such as cattle, goats, or sheep)
A: 號角
（名詞）某些動物（如牛、山羊或綿羊）頭部上生長的硬尖部位之一
Neither did that hair hide the creature's horns, thumb sized and curling in toward each other at the top of the demon's brow.

Q: devastate
(verb) to destroy much or most of (something) : to cause great damage or harm to (something)
A: 毀滅性
（動詞）摧毀大部分或大部分（某物）：對（某物）造成重大損害或傷害。
Every part of the demon was a weapon, devastating and deadly.
那恶魔的每一处都是武器，具有毁灭性的杀伤力。

Q: rally
(verb) to meet publicly to support or oppose something : to come together for a rally
A: 拉力賽
（動詞）公開聚會支持或反對某事：聚集起來集會
It cursed aloud the name of Terranen Dinoniel, who had rallied the humans and the elves, chasing the dactyl's armies back to the base of this mountain, Aida.

Q: absence
(noun) a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist : a state or condition in which something is absent
A: 缺席
（名詞）一種狀態或狀態，當某物被期待、渴望或尋找時，某物不存在或不存在：即某物缺失的狀態或條件
Let the younger boys and girls see him then, and afford him the respect he deserved, and let the older men see that the village, under his watchful eye, had fared well in their absence.

Q: vibrant
(adjective) having or showing great life, activity, and energy
A: 鮮明
（形容詞）擁有或展現出豐富的生命力、活力與活力
How much younger and more vibrant Annalisa had seemed!
安娜丽莎当时看起来是多么年轻有活力啊！

Q: fading
A: Tuntun turned in accord with the punch, her head fading back across to Elbryan's right, her right hand catching the boy's wrist and pushing outward, her left hand coming back in and catching the outside of his elbow, driving in.

Q: somber
(adjective) very sad and serious
A: 沉重
（形容詞）非常悲傷且嚴肅
Squat towers anchored every turn in the wall; narrow windows showed that the place was built for somber reflection and defense.

Q: denial
(noun) a statement saying that something is not true or real : a statement in which someone denies something
A: 否認
（名詞）陳述某事不真實或不真實：某人否認某事的陳述
Images assaulted them, mingling with imagined scenes even more horrifying, and amid all of it welled utter denial, the hope against obvious reality that this simply could not be happening.

Q: intriguing
(adjective) extremely interesting : fascinating
A: 引人入勝
（形容詞）非常有趣：令人著迷
Most intriguing of all was the giant purple amethyst, with so many different crystal shafts.

Q: accomplishment
(noun) something done, achieved, or accomplished successfully
A: 成就
（名詞）成功完成、達成或完成的事物
And, in the end, it is a sense of accomplishment, of purpose, and not the wealth attained by such accomplishment, that equates to fulfillment and happiness.

Q: realm
(noun) an area of activity, interest, or knowledge
A: 領域
（名詞）活動、興趣或知識領域
Even Elbryan, who would be entering the realm of adults that coming spring, had spent almost all the previous week with his head up a dirty chimney.

Q: fatal
(adjective) causing death
A: 致命
（形容詞）導致死亡
In the hollow of the twin pines, he had lost sight of his enemy - the first, and often fatal, mistake.
在那兩棵松樹形成的樹蔭下，他失去了敵人的蹤影——這是一個first，且往往致命的錯誤。

Q: lad
(noun) a boy or young man
A: 小子
（名詞）男孩或年輕男子
The call brought the sprinting lad to a skidding halt.

Q: brutally
A: Then suddenly, brutally, he leaped ahead, fell low in a spinning crouch, and kicked up hard at Jill's extended sword.

Q: rotation
(noun) the act or process of moving or turning around a central point
A: 旋轉
（名詞）移動或繞中心點旋轉的行為或過程
Brother Avelyn turned hard on the crank, both wood and man groaning with each rotation.

Q: declaration
(noun) the act of making an official statement about something : the act of declaring something
A: 宣告
（名詞）對某事發表正式聲明的行為：宣告某事的行為
The smaller man, Burgis, shied away at the declaration.

Q: interior
(noun) an inner part, area, or surface
A: 內部
（名詞）內部部分、面積或表面
They were far below ground in one of the abbey's interior chambers, so there could be no window.
他们身处修道院地下深处的一间内室，因此那里不可能有窗户。

Q: offering
(noun) something that is given to God or a god as a part of religious worship
A: 供品
（名詞）作為宗教崇拜的一部分，獻給上帝或神祇的東西
Whatever the man's reasons for offering a different title were not important, Avelyn decided, and so he accepted the name without further question.

Q: somberly
A: Bradwarden nodded somberly, and Elbryan scooped up Hawkwing and ran off into the night, behind the departing powrie, though the ranger held faith that Avelyn would know how to deal with the dwarf.

Q: partially
(adverb) somewhat but not completely : to some extent or in some degree : partly
A: 部分
（副詞）部分但不完全：在某種程度上或程度上：部分
Pettibwa left Fellowship Way to her, even partially, Grady would not be pleased.

Q: revenge
(noun) the act of doing something to hurt someone because that person did something that hurt you
A: 復仇
（名詞）因為某人做了傷害你的事而傷害他人的行為
Despite very real fears, Elbryan wanted revenge.

Q: rationally
A: And now he was here, the best scenario he could rationally have hoped to find.

Q: drain
(verb) to remove (liquid) from something by letting it flow away or out
A: 排水
（動詞）透過讓液體流離或流出，將（液體）從某物中移除
Gradually, though, his resolve drained away and so did his strength.

Q: feat
(noun) an act or achievement that shows courage, strength, or skill
A: 壯舉
（名詞）展現勇氣、力量或技巧的行為或成就
Brother Justice's first thought was that Avelyn had hired on with this obviously wealthy merchant, perhaps to perform some necessary feat with the stones, perhaps merely as a court jester.

Q: homeland
(noun) the country where someone was born or grew up
A: 故鄉
（名詞）某人出生或成長的國家
He knew that he was nowhere near Dundalis; this mountain was nothing like the gentle, tree-covered hills of his homeland.

Q: utterly
(adjective) complete and total
A: 徹底地
（形容詞）完全且全
Then he realized that he was alone again, and utterly lost.

Q: raiding
A: If this boy knew of the evil races, then why was his village so utterly ill equipped to deal with a simple raiding party?

Q: resignation
(noun) an act of giving up a job or position in a formal or official way
A: 辭職
（名詞）以正式或正式方式放棄工作或職位的行為
Elbryan shifted to one knee, fitted a heavy arrow, and, with a sigh of complete resignation, let fly.

Q: widening
A: The sharks would feed on the dead, and the frantic actions of those still alive combined with the widening blood spill would likely bring more in, he knew.

Q: soaring
A: He had to know, and then, when he did know, he couldn't help but imagine the wonder of soaring through the air.

Q: devilish
A: He found Bradwarden, at work crafting some devilish arrows, and the centaur's face immediately brightened.

Q: layout
(noun) the design or arrangement of something : the way something is laid out
A: 佈局
（名詞）某物的設計或排列：事物的排列方式
Avelyn had described the general layout to them all, had told of the valley and of the lone mountain that maps named Aida.

Q: opt
(verb) to choose one thing instead of another
A: OPT
（動詞）選擇一件事而非另一件事
The fire burned low - it had never been truly high, for Juraviel opted for caution, though he was fairly certain there were no monsters in the area, no organized groups anyway.

Q: caution
(noun) care taken to avoid danger or risk : a careful attitude or way of behaving
A: 小心
（名詞）小心避免危險或風險：謹慎的態度或行為方式
The fire burned low - it had never been truly high, for Juraviel opted for caution, though he was fairly certain there were no monsters in the area, no organized groups anyway.

Q: overturn
(verb) to turn (something) over
A: 推翻
（動詞）翻轉（某物）
It struck the bowl of stew, overturning it and making a mess of the meal.

Q: distress
(verb) to worry or upset (someone)
A: 困境
（動詞）擔心或讓（某人）難過
Recognizing the boy's ultimate distress and embarrassment, Juraviel generously let the insult pass.

Q: twisting
A: Juraviel took full advantage, put Elbryan off balance and kept on twisting, angling the boy over the trough.
Juraviel 趁勢而為，讓 Elbryan 失去平衡，並持續扭動身體，將那男孩扭向水槽上方。

Q: charter
(verb) to give a charter to (a government, corporation, etc.)
A: 憲章
（動詞）用來賦予（政府、公司等）特許狀。
Avelyn and Thagraine had been formally named as the Preparers, the two monks who would leave the chartered ship and go onto the island of Pimaninicuit to collect and prepare the stones, while Quintall and Pellimar would remain aboard, going onto the island only should one of the chosen pair falter.

Q: cease
(verb) to stop happening : to end
A: 停止
（動詞）停止發生：結束
Even after the showers ceased, the pair would have to wait some time before handling the heated stones, and then the work would be too furious and desperate to pause and contemplate God.

Q: execute
(verb) to kill (someone) especially as punishment for a crime
A: 執行
（動詞）殺害（某人）特別是作為犯罪的懲罰
Adjonas watched it all anxiously, moving along the rail as his ship executed a turn.

Q: vanish
(verb) to disappear entirely without a clear explanation
A: 消失
（動詞）完全消失，沒有明確的解釋
Cat could hardly believe she had spoken the words, but her horror vanished when Connor laughed heartily.
Cat 幾乎不敢相信自己說出了那句話，但當 Connor 開懷大笑時，她的驚恐便煙消雲散。

Q: virtue
(noun) morally good behavior or character
A: 美德
（名詞）道德良好行為或品格
The man was obviously out of his mind, or at least he appeared so, but to Jill, who had spent a year and a half in the Coastpoint Guards, a cry for preparedness and virtue did not seem like such a bad thing.

Q: dispute
(verb) to say or show that (something) may not be true, correct, or legal
A: 爭議
（動詞）用來表示或顯示（某事）可能不真實、不正確或不合法
This was Adjonas' ship, that Quintall did not dispute, but the abbey had paid well for this transport and the brothers had not been put aboard as slaves.

Q: raider
A: "But the southern kingdom has little control over its raiders," Adjonas explained.

Q: wistful
(adjective) having or showing sad thoughts and feelings about something that you want to have or do and especially about something that made you happy in the past
A: 感傷
（形容詞）對於你想要擁有或做的事情，尤其是過去讓你快樂的事情，有或表現出悲傷的想法和感受
Of alb the places in the area, only Elbryan's private grove was more beautiful than the pine vale and the caribou moss, and none elicited more wistful memories from the young woman.

Q: sanction
(verb) to officially accept or allow (something)
A: 認可
（動詞）正式接受或允許（某物）
Avelyn remembered the speech Master Jojonah had given him when first they had talked about the island, the stern warning that to utter even its name to any without sanction of Father Abbot Markwart was punishable by death, and he agreed with Quintall's logic.

Q: dumb
(adjective) not showing or having good judgment or intelligence : stupid or foolish
A: 笨蛋
（形容詞）缺乏良好的判斷力或智慧：愚蠢或愚蠢
His words, the sincerity of his tone, struck her dumb.

Q: occurrence
(noun) something that happens
A: 產地
（名詞）發生的事情
Gradually, as he came to see the light in Jill's eyes every time he entered the Way - a more and more common occurrence - the proud young man began to understand and accept that her problem was within the mysteries of her past and not with him.

Q: carriage
(noun) a large vehicle with four wheels that is pulled by a horse and that carries people
A: 車廂
（名詞）由馬拉動、有四個輪子的大型車輛，載人
It was a ceremony that had all of Palmaris talking; the women swooning, the men standing tall, feigning importance, wishing they were in the carriage in Connor Bildeborough's place as it made its winding way, through the streets.

Q: peasant
(noun) a poor farmer or farm worker who has low social status
A: 農民
（名詞）社會地位較低的貧窮農民或農場工人
Any reservations that the nobleman's family had held toward the peasant orphan girl had been washed away when they met Jill, truly beautiful both inside and out.

Q: attendance
(noun) the number of people present at an event, meeting, etc.
A: 觀眾人數
（名詞）出席活動、會議等的人數。
It was bad enough that the carriage would roll through every part of the large city, bad enough that more than five hundred people would be in attendance at the church when she and Connor were wed, but the thought of what would come later, after the grand ball ...

Q: cargo
(noun) something that is carried from one place to another by boat, airplane, etc.
A: 職位
（名詞）由船、飛機等從一個地方運送到另一個地方的東西。
He did not wake up until long after the dawn, his precious cargo intact in his pack.

Q: provision
(noun) the act or process of supplying or providing something
A: 條文
（名詞）提供或提供某物的行為或過程
Perhaps it was the boredom, the heat, or the tasteless provisions, but the crew grew increasingly uneasy, even hostile.
或許是因為無聊、酷熱，或是食物難以下嚥，crew 變得越來越焦躁不安，甚至充滿敵意。

Q: ensue
(verb) to come at a later time : to happen as a result
A: 然後
（動詞）在稍後時間出現：結果發生
A long moment of silence ensued, all five - the three humans, Juraviel, and Tuntun - feeling the weight of confirmation.

Q: plea
(noun) a serious and emotional request for something
A: 認罪
（名詞）對某事的嚴肅且情感上的請求
"We're too far out," he said to his captain, his plea sounding as a whine.

Q: accusation
(noun) a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal : a charge that someone has committed a fault or crime
A: 指控
（名詞）聲稱某人做了錯誤或非法的事：指控某人犯下過錯或犯罪
The accusation hit.

Q: seal
(verb) to close (something) tightly so that air, liquid, etc., cannot get in or out
A: 印章
（動詞）緊閉（某物）以防空氣、液體等進出
To his relief, they did not, but rather they fell against the metal, using their bulk to seal off any chance of entry.

Q: supposedly
(adverb) according to what someone has said or what is generally believed to be true or real
A: 據說
（副詞）根據某人所說或普遍被認為為真或真實的事物來表達
He saw reflected in the mirror those images that had been peripheral to him at that time: a supposedly ill man standing at the side of the camp and, more important, the expression on that man's face, hardly noticed at the time, but clear now to Elbryan.

Q: suspicious
(adjective) causing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving wrongly : causing suspicion
A: 可疑
（形容詞）讓人感覺某事不對或某人行為不當：引起懷疑
Suspicious, but wise enough to keep his mouth shut, Avelyn bid farewell to Adjonas and the others - though not a man aboard the Windrunner regretted the departure of the three monks - and went ashore.

Q: trepidation
(noun) a feeling of fear that causes you to hesitate because you think something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
A: 憂慮
（名詞）一種讓你猶豫的恐懼感，因為你覺得會有不好的或不愉快的事情發生
The ranger felt the hairs on the back of his neck standing up, felt a tingling of trepidation.

Q: spy
(noun) a person who tries secretly to get information about a country or organization for another country or organization
A: 間諜
（名詞）暗中試圖為另一個國家或組織獲取資訊的人
He didn't really know what he would do, other than spy on the masters and confirm his fears of his approaching fate.

Q: rod
(noun) a straight, thin stick or bar
A: 釣竿
（名詞）直而細的棍子或條狀物
Then Avelyn and the remaining guard began selecting and collecting stones: the giant crystal amethyst, a rod of graphite, a small but potent ruby, and several others, including turquoise and amber, celestine and a tiger's paw, a chrysoberyl, or cat's eye, some gypsum and malachite, a sheet of chrysotile, and a piece of heavy magnetite.

Q: sullen
(adjective) gray and dark
A: 陰鬱
（形容詞）灰色與深色
News that she would soon be transferred to Pireth Vanguard far to the north, did little to change Jill's sullen mood.
得知她即將被調往遠在北方的 Pireth Vanguard，這消息並未能改善 Jill's 陰沉的心情。

Q: disastrous
(adjective) causing great suffering or loss
A: 災難性
（形容詞）造成巨大痛苦或損失
Jill, whose only experience with a man had been so very disastrous, did not like the odds.

Q: irony
(noun) the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny
A: 諷刺
（名詞）為了搞笑而使用與你真正想法相反的詞語
Again, Elbryan sat back, smiling at the irony of it all.

Q: encompass
(verb) to include (something) as a part
A: 包容
（動詞）將（某物）作為部分
The song came louder, faster, and Juraviel began to dance delicate, spinning circles wrapped in a larger circle that encompassed the plants.

Q: inspection
(noun) the act of looking at something closely in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc. : the act of inspecting something
A: 檢查
（名詞）仔細觀察某物以了解更多、尋找問題等的行為：檢查某物的行為
Elbryan continued his inspection of the stream to make sure that nothing ominous was swimming along its course, then hooked his pack on the stiff branch of a prickly shrub and gingerly removed his boots.

Q: intent
(verb) to trick or cheat someone or something in order to get money : to use fraud in order to get money from a person, an organization, etc.
A: 意圖
（動詞）欺騙或欺騙某人或某物以獲取金錢：利用詐欺手段從個人、組織等處獲取金錢。
The first thing Jill noticed was a huge, fat man standing atop a table, waving an empty mug, sometimes in a threatening manner to keep at bay the closer patrons, all obviously intent on knocking him from his perch.

Q: mill
(verb) to produce (something) in a mill especially by grinding, crushing, or cutting it
A: 磨坊
（動詞）在磨坊中生產（某物），特別是透過研磨、壓碎或切割的方式
Across the wide meadow, past the flowers and the grass, he saw perfection of form, a huge stallion, milling about the shadows of the distant trees.

Q: regain
(verb) to get (something) again : to get back (something that you lost)
A: 復興
（動詞）再取得（某物）：要奪回（你失去的東西）
Over the next giant she went, trying to regain her footing.

Q: swinging
A: Elbryan grabbed up Tempest in both hands and surged ahead, swinging an.

Q: landmark
(noun) an object or structure on land that is easy to see and recognize
A: 地標
（名詞）陸地上易於看見與辨識的物體或結構
She didn't recognize any landmarks but figured she must be somewhere west of Pireth Tulme on the north coast of the Mantis Arm.

Q: thereafter
(adverb) after that
A: 此後
（副詞）
Pony awakened shortly thereafter, the dulled dawn just beginning, but still the glow from atop the mountain was faintly visible.

Q: glancing
A: A deft twist by the woman turned the sword out of harm's way, allowing Brother Justice merely a glancing hit that forced Jill back a step.

Q: scrutinize
(verb) to examine (something) carefully especially in a critical way
A: 仔細審視
（動詞）要仔細審視（某物），尤其是批判性地
Avelyn scrutinized the broach carefully.

Q: tempt
(verb) to cause (someone) to do or want to do something even though it may be wrong, bad, or unwise
A: 誘惑
（動詞）讓（某人）做或想做某事，即使那可能是錯誤、壞的或不明智的
Elbryan, too, was tempted, would have loved to see Andur'Blough Inninness again, especially now, to bolster his resolve before he completed this all-important, perilous journey.

Q: readily
(adverb) quickly and easily
A: 很容易
（副詞）快速且輕鬆
Pony looked at Avelyn, suddenly very appreciative of the training he had given her with the magical stones but somewhat surprised that she could call forth the magic of this cat's eye so readily.

Q: sorrow
(noun) a feeling of sadness or grief caused especially by the loss of someone or something
A: 悲傷
（名詞）特別因失去某人或某物而產生的悲傷或悲傷感
To untwist hearts from grasping sorrow,

Q: repair
(verb) to put (something that is broken or damaged) back into good condition : fix
A: 修復
（動詞）將（損壞或損壞的東西）恢復良好狀態：修正
That meant gathering wood and tending the fires, repairing the cabins-which always seemed to need repair!
這意味著要撿柴生火、照料火堆，還要修繕小屋——這些小屋似乎總是有修不完的地方！

Q: male
(noun) a man or a boy : a male person
A: 男性
（名詞）男人或男孩：男性人
One time Elbryan had made the mistake of catching Jilseponie without his male companions nearby, and of tugging too hard on her yellow mane to prove the point of his capture.

Q: shapely
A: She was in her mid-teens, but had the shapely body of a woman five years older.

Q: formal
(adjective) requiring or using serious and proper clothes and manners; also : suitable for a formal occasion
A: 正式
（形容詞）要求或使用嚴肅且得體的服裝與禮儀;另見：適合正式場合
The four monks were on deck when Bunkus Smealy informed them that they would have no formal duties that day, that they might go about their business.

Q: illness
(noun) a condition of being unhealthy in your body or mind
A: 疾病
（名詞）身體或心靈不健康的狀態
The last few years had been hard on her, one illness after another.

Q: arrangement
(noun) the way that things or people are organized for a particular purpose or activity : the way that things or people are arranged
A: 排列
（名詞）事物或人為特定目的或活動而組織的方式：事物或人被安排的方式
There were several complaints about this arrangement at first, mostly from the older boys who thought that they

Q: tomb
(noun) a building or chamber above or below the ground in which a dead body is kept
A: 墓穴
（名詞）位於地下或上方的建築物或房間，存放著屍體
Thus, Elbryan and Pony walked away from Avelyn's chosen grave, from Tuntun's last breath, from Bradwarden's tomb.

Q: everywhere
(adverb) in or to every place
A: 到處都是
（副詞）在每個地方或到每個地方
Goblins swarmed everywhere, and Pony spotted at least two other giants, fifteen feet tall and perhaps a thousand pounds of chiseled muscle.

Q: vest
(noun) a sleeveless piece of clothing with buttons down the front that is worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket
A: 背心
（名詞）一件無袖、前面有鈕扣的衣服，穿在襯衫外面，外穿西裝外套
He tore off his overcoat and pulled open his leather vest, quickly unbuttoning the sleeves of his white shirt.

Q: aching
(adjective) feeling or causing a continuous dull pain
A: 疼痛
（形容詞）感到或造成持續隱痛的
Avelyn sighed deeply and put his aching arms into motion.

Q: figuring
A: So Elbryan stood back from it all, figuring it to be one of those dangers for the villagers to work out on their own.
於是，Elbryan 退居一旁，認為這屬於村民們必須自行解決的危險之一。

Q: favorite
(noun) a person or a thing that is liked more than others : a favorite person or thing
A: 最愛
（名詞）比其他人更被喜愛的人或事物：喜愛的人或事物
Master Jojonah talked constantly, though he said nothing of interest - slight remarks about the weather, a storm that had hit twenty years before, the passing of his favorite baker in the town of St.-Mere-Abelle, a surprisingly off-color remark about the man's "lusty" wife.

Q: brilliantly
A: It filled every corner, every crack in every stone, and reflected brilliantly off the glass covers of the many cases set about the room, and off their contents, as well, hundreds and hundreds of polished stones.

Q: unlock
(verb) to open the lock on (something)
A: 解鎖
（動詞）打開（某物）的鎖
Jill had never even heard of the magic stones before, let alone used one, but now she felt as if she could handle them fairly well, as if their secrets had been unlocked to her in the blink of an eye.

Q: instructor
(noun) a person who teaches a subject or skill : someone who instructs people
A: 講師
（名詞）教授某科目或技能的人：教導他人的人
For the first time since they had entered the room, there was no reverence in Master Jojonah's voice, just the dry lecturing tone of an instructor.

Q: thickly
A: Pony only saw a couple from this angle, a goblin and an older woman, but the stench of death hung as thickly in the air as the smoke from the fires.

Q: circling
A: Only the vultures, dozens and dozens, some circling overhead, most on the ground feasting, tearing at skin that had been warm to Pony's touch just the day before, pecking at eyes that had locked with her own, shared gaze and shared thought.

Q: spoon
(noun) an eating or cooking tool that has a small shallow bowl attached to a handle
A: 湯匙
（名詞）一種帶有小淺碗並附有把手的食用或烹飪工具
In her hand she clutched her heavy wooden spoon.
她緊握著那把沉重的木勺。

Q: variety
(noun) a number or collection of different things or people
A: 綜藝
（名詞）不同事物或人物的數量或集合
They learned how to tie ropes in a variety of ways, knots necessary for the many uses aboard a sailing vessel.

Q: knot
(noun) a part that forms when you tie a piece of rope, string, fabric, etc., to itself or to something else
A: 結
（名詞）當你將繩索、繩子、布料等綁在自己或其他東西上時形成的部分
They learned how to tie ropes in a variety of ways, knots necessary for the many uses aboard a sailing vessel.

Q: brightness
A: Pony and Avelyn had underestimated the distance and camped outside Weedy Meadow that night, the monk reasoning that it would be better for them to go into town with such grim warnings during the brightness of day.

Q: sunrise
(noun) the time when the sun appears above the horizon in the morning : dawn or daybreak
A: 日出
（名詞）太陽在清晨出現於地平線上的時間：黎明或黎明
He noted that the sky had turned a funny color, a purplish, rosy hue the likes of which Avelyn had only seen at sunrise or sunset, and then only on the appropriate horizon.

Q: pet
(noun) an animal (such as a dog, cat, bird, or fish) that people keep mainly for pleasure
A: 寵物
（名詞）人們主要為了娛樂而飼養的動物（如狗、貓、鳥或魚）
He was to watch the night sky, to learn every twinkle of light, to become so familiar with the visible stars that he would not only know their given names but also might create pet names of his own for them.

Q: factor
(noun) something that helps produce or influence a result : one of the things that cause something to happen
A: 因子
（名詞）幫助產生或影響結果的事物：導致某件事發生的因素之一
Was their mission the overriding factor here, for if they attacked and were beaten back, killed, or captured, then who would go on to the smoking mountain to stand against the demon dactyl?

Q: gleam
(noun) a small, bright light
A: 閃耀
（名詞）一束小而明亮的光
Father Abbot Markwart appeared wickedly intense, the gleam in his eyes seeming almost maniacal, and certainly frightening.

Q: destroying
A: Elbryan nodded; he had heard of the fierce powries and their reputation for destroying human ships.

Q: tidy
(adjective) clean and organized : not messy
A: 整齊
（形容詞）乾淨有序：不亂
There could be only one answer, for no living creature, not even one of the great dragons of the north, could so tear this amount of ground in such an even, tidy manner.

Q: character
(noun) the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves : someone's personality
A: 角色
（名詞）一個人的思考、感受與行為方式：某人的個性
Tuntun was wrong, Juraviel knew without any doubt at all; this one had character.
图图错了，朱拉维尔对此毫不怀疑；这个家伙很有个性。

Q: oak
(noun) a type of tree that grows in northern parts of the world and that produces acorns
A: 橡樹
（名詞）一種生長於世界北部並能結出橡實的樹木
Juraviel found him at dawn, curled in a hollow at the base of a wide oak.
Juraviel 在黎明時分發現了他，他蜷縮在一棵粗壯橡樹根部的一個樹洞裡。

Q: symbol
(noun) an action, object, event, etc., that expresses or represents a particular idea or quality
A: 象徵
（名詞）表達或代表特定想法或特質的行動、物件、事件等
They are to me the shining symbol of all the unanswered questions of human existence, of our place in this vast sky, of our purpose, of death itself.

Q: impossible
(adjective) unable to be done or to happen : not possible
A: 不可能
（形容詞）無法做到或發生：不可能
Here, high stones lined both sides of the trail, making passage off the path nearly impossible unless Elbryan took a circuitous route quite deep into the underbrush.

Q: joke
(noun) something said or done to cause laughter
A: 笑話
（名詞）為了引起笑聲而說或做的事
Avelyn saw nothing at all humorous in the ridiculous joke, nor did the few crewmen close enough at hand to hear the insults.

Q: lovely
(adjective) attractive or beautiful especially in a graceful way
A: 真可愛
（形容詞）有吸引力或美麗，尤其是優雅的表現
She went for the walk, and truly had a lovely time, for she found that Connor was as easy to talk to as he was to look, at.

Q: ideal
(noun) an idea or standard of perfection or excellence
A: 理想
（名詞）完美或卓越的理念或標準
For in the Ring Stones, the young man found his ideals satisfied.

Q: identify
(verb) to know and say who someone is or what something is
A: 請識別
（動詞）知道並說出某人是誰或某件事是什麼
He had learned to identify the various plants and their properties, often medicinal.

Q: chat
(verb) to talk with someone in a casual way
A: 聊天
（動詞）以輕鬆的方式與某人交談
Such were Juraviel's methods, his enchanting and engrossing conversation techniques, that Elbryan hardly realized this to be perhaps the most important part of his training, these daily chats, anecdotal and enjoyable.

Q: worried
(adjective) feeling or showing fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen
A: 擔心
（形容詞）因為你覺得發生了不好的事或可能會發生，而感到或表現出恐懼和擔憂
Adjonas turned a worried glance at Quintall.

Q: introduction
(noun) the act of making a person known to others by name
A: 簡介
（名詞）讓他人知道某人的名字的行為
He stopped as Elbryan came out from behind the tree, the ranger rightly sensing that this introduction could go on for some time.

Q: attend
(verb) to go to and be present at (an event, meeting, etc.)
A: 參加吧
（動詞）前往並出席（活動、會議等）
She would dress in the finest gowns and attend the highest social events in Palmaris, even in Ursal!
她会身着最华美的礼服，出席帕尔马里斯乃至乌尔萨尔最高规格的社交活动！

Q: fitful
A: His sleep every night was fitful, tossing and turning even more than did the Windrunner on the rough swells.

Q: dealing
A: His actions now carried serious consequences concerning his future dealings with his three companions.

Q: safely
A: Finally came the welcome sound of oars and the boat, all three safely aboard.
终于传来了令人欣慰的划桨声，三人都平安登上了船。

Q: weakened
A: She couldn't even talk, and her dirk, like her sword before it, slipped uselessly from her weakened hand.

Q: considering
A: The implications were clear, considering the man's lewd manner, and Grady and Connor shared a laugh.

Q: helplessness
A: The centaur understood what the man was feeling, the sense of his own loss those years before and the helplessness now in the face of a repeat of that disaster.

Q: including
(preposition) having (someone or something) as part of a group or total
A: 包括
（介詞）將（某人或某物）作為群體或全體的一部分
Even if he beat these two, others were coming fast, including the one with the glowing spike!
即使他打败了这两个人，其他人也正迅速逼近，其中还包括那个身上带着发光尖刺的家伙！

Q: crimson
(noun) a deep purplish-red color
A: 猩紅
（名詞）深紫紅色
Soft blues and purples, vivid oranges and sometimes a deep crimson lined the night sky, lifting hearts and spirits.

Q: mister
A: "Fill our sails, Mister Smealy," he instructed.

Q: haze
(noun) dust, smoke, or mist that has filled the air so that you cannot see clearly
A: 霧
（名詞）塵埃、煙霧或霧氣，充滿空氣，讓你看不清
All the crew rushed to the forward rails, and soon enough the gray haze became more substantial, became the undeniable outline of an island, conical in shape.

Q: worthless
(adjective) having no financial value
A: 毫無價值
（形容詞）沒有財務價值
Not even with me worthless husband - might that be why he threw me out!"

Q: review
(verb) to look at or examine (something) carefully especially before making a decision or judgment
A: 評論
（動詞）仔細觀察或檢視（某物），尤其是在做出決定或判斷之前
Avelyn knew that he could say nothing about that time until he had reviewed his words with the Father Abbot.

Q: pattern
(noun) a repeated form or design especially that is used to decorate something
A: 模式
（名詞）重複的形式或設計，特別用於裝飾物品
The young man continued for nearly an hour, his arms and weapon weaving ever more intricate patterns in the empty air.
那名年輕人持續了近一個小時，雙臂與武器在虛空中劃出愈發精妙的軌跡。

Q: unit
(noun) a single thing, person, or group that is a part of something larger
A: 單位
（名詞）屬於更大事物的單一事物、人或群體
One by one, her sparring partners had been dispatched, usually painfully, until clot a man or woman in the unit desired to go against her.

Q: uniform
(noun) a special kind of clothing that is worn by all the members of a group or organization (such as an army or team)
A: 制服
（名詞）一種由團體或組織（如軍隊或團隊）所有成員所穿著的特殊服裝
Soon, goblin scouts were about him, walking through the trees, talking in their whining voices, complaining about this or that, about the fit of their uniforms or some particularly nasty commander who talked more with his whip than his voice.

Q: personality
(noun) the set of emotional qualities, ways of behaving, etc., that makes a person different from other people
A: 個性
（名詞）使個人與眾不同的情感特質、行為方式等集合
He had no idea what title he would give the bow; that would come to him as the weapon took on its own personality, its own nuances.

Q: hawk
(noun) a kind of bird that kills other birds and animals for food
A: 鷹
（名詞）一種為了食物而殺死其他鳥類和動物的鳥類
"They'll come down like a mass o' swooping hawks," Bradwarden protested.

Q: shrub
(noun) a plant that has stems of wood and is smaller than a tree : bush
A: 灌木
（名詞）有木莖且比樹木小的植物：灌木
The land was relatively flat and brown, with sparse low shrubs poking here and there.
这片土地相对平坦，呈褐色，零星点缀着稀疏的矮灌木。

Q: purposeful
A: This was no accident but a purposeful attack on the bear.

Q: passenger
(noun) a person who is traveling from one place to another in a car, bus, train, ship, airplane, etc., and who is not driving or working on it
A: 客運
（名詞）是指乘坐汽車、公車、火車、船隻、飛機等從一個地方旅行到另一個地方，且不在車上駕駛或工作的人
The demon dactyl had been awake for several years, watching, feeling every slaughter of humans in the Wilderlands, tasting the blood of every corpse into which a powrie dipped its infamous cap, hearing the screams of sailors and passengers as each scuttled ship went under the swells of the merciless Mirianic.

Q: lair
(noun) the place where a wild animal sleeps
A: 巢穴
（名詞）野生動物沉睡的地方
The passages forked many times, and they had to choose, without any guidance other than their own perceptions of where they might be and where the demon's lair was likely situated.

Q: scoring
A: Another shot came thundering in, this one scoring a hit on Pireth Tulme's front wall, taking down some stones.

Q: deserting
A: Soon Jill's hands were flapping inconsequentially at the powrie's barrel-like torso, her strength fast deserting her.

Q: user
(noun) a person or thing that uses something
A: 使用者
（名詞）使用某物的人或物
With practice, and more joinings, she could quickly rival all but the most powerful stone users of St.-Mere-Abelle

Q: deserter
A: All of that was, of course, tempered by her realization that she was, in effect, a deserter.

Q: lazy
(adjective) not liking to work hard or to be active
A: 懶惰
（形容詞）不喜歡努力工作或不喜歡活躍
The sky brightened to a dull gray shortly before the dawn, another lazy snowstorm dropping scattered flakes that floated to and fro during their descent.

Q: staggering
A: The man fell away a couple of staggering steps, grabbed the back of a chair for support, and then fell over anyway, the chair tumbling down about him.

Q: belonging
A: They gathered together their arrows and their belongings and set off at once, the centaur leading Elbryan deep into the forest, past the pine and the caribou moss, down a deep valley, then up its other side.

Q: achieve
(verb) to get or reach (something) by working hard
A: 達成
（動詞）透過努力工作來獲得或達到（某物）
The greatest gift of the elves was this harmony the man had achieved, this joining of two philosophies, of two ways of looking at the world, of two ways to do battle.

Q: platform
(noun) a flat surface that is raised higher than the floor or ground and that people stand on when performing or speaking
A: 平台
（名詞）一個高於地面或地面的平面，人們在表演或說話時會站在上面
Mounted sidelong on a platform, the thing would have passed for a fair-sized ballista!

Q: killer
A: She was sorry that Avelyn had been forced to act as thief and killer, sorry that this gentle man - and despite the barroom brawls, Pony knew Avelyn to be a gentle man - had been put into such an uncompromising position.

Q: arguing
A: In mere hours, Bestesbulzibar covered the hundreds of miles to the base at Dundalis, where it found a rattled Gothra of the goblins and Maiyer Dek of the fomorian giants arguing fiercely.

Q: protecting
A: Ye're smart enough to see that Pony needs little protecting."

Q: vine
(noun) a plant that has very long stems and that grows along the ground or up and around something (such as a wall or tree)
A: 藤蔓
（名詞）莖非常長且生長於地面或環繞物體（如牆壁或樹木）的植物
Elbryan took the torch with him as he pushed aside the vines and entered the inner chamber.
埃尔布莱恩手持火把，拨开藤蔓，走进了内室。

Q: device
(noun) an object, machine, or piece of equipment that has been made for some special purpose
A: 裝置
（名詞）為特定目的而製作的物件、機械或設備
Perhaps the stones served as a warning device to the masters back in St.-Mere-Abelle, a signal that Quintall was dead, that Quintall had failed.

Q: shaken
A: His only lament was that Pony seemed truly shaken by her return to this area.

Q: bearish
A: Elbryan let the boy down to Paulson's waiting grasp, and the ranger was touched by how gently the bearish man handled the youngster.

Q: depend
(verb) to be determined or controlled by a condition; to rely on
A: 依賴
（動詞）由某條件決定或控制；依賴
To the small group whose very lives depended on absolute secrecy, there could have been no more unsettling possibility than that of a traitor in their midst.
對於這群性命全繫於絕對保密之上的小團體而言，再沒有比內有叛徒更令人不安的可能性了。

Q: lucky
(adjective) having good luck : fortunate
A: 幸運
（形容詞）幸運：幸運
Avelyn could do nothing except pray that Elbryan and his riders were swift enough and lucky enough to get away.

Q: growling
A: The ominous growling increased tenfold, a hundredfold, deafening Avelyn, blocking the sounds of the dactyl's shrieks.
那不祥的低吼聲愈發響亮，聲勢倍增，甚至百倍，震耳欲聾，令 Avelyn 聽不見達克提爾的尖叫聲。

Q: electricity
(noun) a form of energy that is carried through wires and is used to operate machines, lights, etc.
A: 電力
（名詞）一種能量，透過電線傳遞，用於操作機器、燈光等。
The demon's arms shot forward, fingers extended, and black tendrils of crackling electricity spouted from them, biting against the wall and running the length of the straight passage, nipping and snapping at Elbryan and Avelyn, at Pony and Bradwarden as they followed their friends around the bend.

Q: shiny
(adjective) having a smooth, shining, bright appearance
A: 閃亮的
（形容詞）擁有光滑、閃亮、明亮的外觀
The texture of its skin was rough and thick, an armored hide, reddish in hue and shiny, as if lit by its own inner glow.
它的皮膚質地粗糙厚實，宛如一層盔甲般的皮革，色澤泛紅且光澤閃耀，彷彿散發著自身的光芒。

Q: examine
(verb) to look at (something) closely and carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.
A: 檢視
（動詞）用來仔細且仔細地觀察（某物），以便更深入了解它，尋找問題等等。
Just a week before, Avelyn had melted a leg of one table while examining a ruby sprinkled with carnallite!

Q: expedition
(noun) a journey especially by a group of people for a specific purpose (such as to explore a distant place or to do research)
A: 遠征
（名詞）一群人為特定目的（例如探索遙遠之地或進行研究）而進行的旅程
This would be the last time he remained behind when the hunters went off on the season's last and most important expedition.

Q: sighting
A: The raid on Dundalis, the sightings of goblins and even giants, the evidence of many, earthquakes to the north of Andur'Blough Inninness - all pointed to the resurgence of the dactyl.

Q: qualification
(noun) a special skill or type of experience or knowledge that makes someone suitable to do a particular job or activity
A: 資格賽
（名詞）一種特殊的技能或經驗或知識，使某人適合執行特定工作或活動
Elbryan's surprise at her qualification of the remark reflected clearly on his face.
Elbryan's 對她對這番話的評價感到驚訝，這份驚訝清晰地表現在他的臉上。

Q: mix
(noun) a dry mixture of ingredients that is sold in one package and used for making something (such as a type of food)
A: 混音
（名詞）一種乾的成分混合物，包裝成一包，用於製作某樣東西（例如某種食物）
Piled in the emotional jumble were Elbryan's mixed feelings concerning the elves.
在这团情感纠葛中，还夹杂着埃尔布莱恩对精灵们复杂的情感。

Q: tunic
(noun) a loose piece of clothing usually without sleeves that reaches to the knees and that was worn by men and women in ancient Greece and Rome
A: 長袍
（名詞）一件寬鬆的衣服，通常沒有袖子，長度及膝蓋，古希臘和羅馬時期男女皆穿著
The shorter of the pair wore a light leather tunic and arm shields, metal sleeves hooked over the figure's thumbs and running from wrists to elbow.

Q: primary
(adjective) most important : main
A: 小學
（形容詞）最重要的：主要
On the ridge and in the vale beyond, the primary enemy became boredom.
在山脊上以及山谷的另一端，最大的敌人变成了无聊。

Q: gentleness
A: The kiss shifted, from curiosity to urgency, then back to gentleness.
那个吻的氛围发生了变化，从好奇转为迫切，又回到了温柔。

Q: falter
(verb) to stop being strong or successful : to begin to fail or weaken
A: 蝴蝶
（動詞）停止強大或成功：開始失敗或削弱
Without hesitation, for if he paused, he knew his courage surely would falter, Elbryan slipped out from behind the protection of the tree: Half walking, half crawling, he moved closer to the goblin, quickly covering a third of the distance.

Q: ashen
(adjective) having a pale light gray color because of sickness, fear, etc.
A: 灰燼
（形容詞）因為生病、恐懼等原因呈現淡灰色。
Carley dan Aubrey, one of the younger scouts, staggered toward him, his face ashen, both hands clenched firmly to his right side at his waist.
卡利和奥布里——一名年轻的侦察兵——踉跄着向他走来，脸色苍白，双手紧紧攥在右侧腰间。

Q: previously
(adjective) existing or happening before the present time
A: 先前
（形容詞）存在於現在之前或正在發生
Pony remembered the building of the place, only two years previously.

Q: divide
(verb) to separate (something) into two or more parts or pieces
A: 分界
（動詞）將（某物）分成兩個或多個部分或部分
The class had been divided by birth dates; Avelyn and Quintall had been put, together solely because they had been born in the same week, and not for compatibility, either physical or emotional.

Q: peacefully
A: That is the vision that allowed Annalisa Desbris to pass on peacefully from this world."

Q: generous
(adjective) freely giving or sharing money and other valuable things
A: 慷慨
（形容詞）無償贈與或分享金錢及其他貴重物品
The bartender nodded, smiling, and gave his precious Cat - he still called her that - a generous and warm hug.

Q: humor
(noun) a funny or amusing quality
A: 幽默
（名詞）有趣或好笑的特質
He came to know aspects of Dansally that his companions would never think to look former witty sense of humor, tenderness, and her regrettable resignation for her station in life.

Q: soil
(noun) the top layer of earth in which plants grow
A: 土壤
（名詞）植物生長的表層土壤
The upheaval was recent, that much was perfectly clear, for the soil on the torn side of the ridge was loose and deep brown, pocked here and there by a root, but with no fresh, aboveground growth.

Q: due
(adjective) required or expected to happen : expected to be in a particular place at a particular time
A: 二
（形容詞）需要或預期發生：預期會在特定時間出現在特定地點
Avelyn was outnumbered five to one - and those odds were only due to the fact that three other men were fighting on his side, or at least, against the mob that was moving against the monk.

Q: pretend
(verb) to act as if something is true when it is not true
A: 假裝
（動詞）假裝某事是真的，但其實不是真的
Tuntun pretended not to notice.

Q: defiant
(adjective) refusing to obey something or someone : full of defiance
A: 挑釁
（形容詞）拒絕服從某事或某人：充滿反抗
Soothing sounds, and that made defiant Elbryan panic even more.
那安撫人心的聲音，反而讓倔強的 Elbryan 更加驚慌失措。

Q: candidate
(noun) a person who is trying to be elected
A: 候選人
（名詞）試圖當選的人
For the four chosen Preparers candidates, Avelyn and Quintall, Thagraine and Pellimar - two students from the class of God's Year 815 - life was even more difficult.

Q: supple
(adjective) able to bend or twist easily
A: 柔軟
（形容詞）能輕易彎曲或扭轉
This creature's limbs didn't look skinny, any more than did the supple branches of a bending willow.

Q: bending
A: This creature's limbs didn't look skinny, any more than did the supple branches of a bending willow.

Q: relative
(adjective) referring to a noun, a part of a sentence, or a sentence that was used earlier
A: 相對
（形容詞）指的是名詞、句子的一部分，或先前使用的句子
Juraviel had a response for that, a remark concerning the relative unpreparedness of Dundalis in the face of such knowledge.

Q: strode
(verb) to walk with very long steps
A: 斯特羅德
（動詞）走路時步伐很長
Before the startled young man could even ask how Belli'mar Juraviel might have come by his name, the creature turned and strode into the mist, disappearing from sight.

Q: impulse
(noun) a sudden strong desire to do something
A: 脈衝
（名詞）突然強烈的渴望想做某件事
But the dactyl was not a stupid creature and could control its impulses, even those bent upon destruction, which the demon loved above all else.

Q: unpleasant
(adjective) not pleasant or enjoyable : causing discomfort or pain
A: 令人不快
（形容詞）不愉快或愉快：造成不適或痛苦
The ranger quickly removed his clothes, the grass feeling scratchy but not unpleasant to his feet.

Q: gusting
A: The weather was rough over the next few days - mercifully so, in Avelyn's estimation, because he and his companions were kept very busy, attending rigging, a dangerous yet thrilling exercise in the gusting winds, and crawling in the dark belowdecks, checking for leaks in the hull.

Q: mess
(noun) a very dirty or untidy state or condition
A: 混亂
（名詞）非常骯髒或凌亂的狀態或狀況
It struck the bowl of stew, overturning it and making a mess of the meal.

Q: behavior
(noun) the way a person or animal acts or behaves
A: 行為
（名詞）人或動物的行為或行為方式
For whatever had happened, today and in the days and weeks before, this stubborn behavior could only lead to disaster.

Q: atmosphere
(noun) the whole mass of air that surrounds the Earth
A: 大氣
（名詞）包圍地球的整個空氣質量
But she knew, too, the atmosphere of the Way, and the last thing in the world the young woman wanted was to make things difficult for Graevis and Pettibwa, her saviors.

Q: champion
(noun) someone or something (such as a team or an animal) that has won a contest or competition especially in sports
A: 冠軍
（名詞）：在比賽或競賽中獲勝的人或事物（例如隊伍或動物），特別是在運動中
One in particular, handsomely dressed and well groomed, with light brown eyes that sparkled with intelligence and a calm demeanor that hinted at good breeding, nodded the young woman's way and smiled slightly, an invitation for Cat to name him as her champion.

Q: contrast
(noun) something that is different from another thing
A: 對比
（名詞）與其他事物不同的事物
His proper speech rang in sharp contrast to the street dialect of his parents.

Q: reservation
(noun) an arrangement to have something (such as a room, table, or seat) held for your use at a later time
A: 保留地
（名詞）安排，為日後使用而保留物品（如房間、桌子或座位）
Even skeptical Master Siherton, whatever reservations he continued to hold about Avelyn as a fellow human being, had to admit that the man was the obvious choice, the God-given choice, for Pimaninicuit.

Q: bell
(noun) a hollow usually cup-shaped metal object that makes a ringing sound when it is hit
A: 鐘聲
（名詞）中空的金屬物體，通常呈杯狀，擊打時會發出嗡嗡聲
The bells of the abbey pealed repeatedly, drawing curious onlookers from the nearby village of St.-Mere-Abelle.
abbey 的鐘聲反覆響起，吸引來自附近 St.-Mere-Abelle 村莊的好奇圍觀者。

Q: clicking
A: Elbryan uttered a soft clicking sound, and Symphony responded by lifting his ears and nickering.

Q: represent
(verb) to act or speak officially for (someone or something)
A: 表示
（動詞）為（某人或某事）正式行動或發言
They represented another side of the girl, a womanly side, sensual, sexual - a part that Cat's free and girlish spirit was not yet ready to admit.
這些特質展現了那個女孩的另一面——充滿女人味、感性且性感的一面——那是Cat's那份自由而天真的心靈尚未準備好承認的一面。

Q: vaguely
(adverb) somewhat or slightly
A: 模糊地
（副詞）有些或稍微
Strange emotions swirled in Cat as he lightly touched her arm, vaguely familiar feelings but ones she had not felt in several years.

Q: happiness
(noun) the state of being happy : joy
A: 幸福
（名詞）幸福的狀態：喜悅
And so it was with a true jumble of emotions, a purely teenage churning of confusion, fear and warmth, happiness and the verge of terror, that the young woman, no longer Cat-the-Stray, drifted off to a sleep of the sweetest dreams and the starkest nightmares.

Q: define
(verb) to explain the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.)
A: 定義
（動詞）用來解釋（一個詞、片語等）的意義。
He was naked, at least from the belly up, with a powerful upper body, muscles clearly defined, and an arched back.

Q: cheat
(verb) to break a rule or law usually to gain an advantage at something
A: 作弊
（動詞）違反規則或法律，通常是為了在某事上取得優勢
When the ways of merchants turn cheating,

Q: awakening
A: Then he turned his attention to the awakening world about him.

Q: occur
(verb) to appear or exist : to be found
A: 發生
（動詞）出現或存在：被發現
And so they fought, evenly matched, for a long while, poles sometimes slapping together so rapidly that it occurred to Elbryan that, if they had some kindling, they might light a fire from friction alone!

Q: growth
(noun) natural increase in size
A: 成長
（名詞）自然體型增大
With the elves, I felt a sense of personal growth, learning and training, perfecting my skills, always moving toward something better.

Q: earthquake
(noun) a shaking of a part of the Earth's surface that often causes great damage
A: 地震
（名詞）地球表面某部分的震動，常造成嚴重破壞
The raid on Dundalis, the sightings of goblins and even giants, the evidence of many, earthquakes to the north of Andur'Blough Inninness - all pointed to the resurgence of the dactyl.

Q: feigning
A: The monk leaped ahead, feigning a punch and kicking straight out for Elbryan's knee.

Q: kissing
A: Elbryan sighed again, and Pony took his face in her hands, turned him to her, and pulled him close, kissing him gently.

Q: romantic
(adjective) of, relating to, or involving love between two people
A: 浪漫
（形容詞）關於、與兩個人之間的愛有關或涉及愛
All romantic notions Avelyn had held concerning sea voyages were long gone, washed away by the slow, creaking, rolling reality.

Q: trader
A: "Yach, trader, give her up!

Q: operation
(noun) a process in which a doctor cuts into someone's body in order to repair or remove a damaged or diseased part
A: 運作
（名詞）醫生切開某人身體以修復或移除受損或病變部位的過程
Adjonas motioned to Bunkus Smealy; this was Quintall's operation now, and the Windrunner captain, with no other apparent options, was more than willing to give the sturdy monk his chance.

Q: smoothly
A: The barrelboat closed - fifty yards, forty, twenty - cutting the water smoothly.
那艘桶形船迅速逼近——五十码、四十码、二十码——在水面上平稳地划行。

Q: luxury
(noun) a condition or situation of great comfort, ease, and wealth
A: 奢華
（名詞）極度舒適、安逸且富有的狀況或情況
To keep them out now, with land so close and inviting - land likely covered with fruit trees and other luxuries they had not known on the open sea - was foolhardy indeed.

Q: mentally
A: Finally, Elbryan found that crease between breastplate and girdle, mentally marking the spot.

Q: tumbling
A: - a tiger's paw, it was called - from the tumbling box.

Q: hire
(verb) to give work or a job to (someone) in exchange for wages or a salary
A: 聘用
（動詞）以工資或薪水交換工作或工作給（某人）
Brother Justice's first thought was that Avelyn had hired on with this obviously wealthy merchant, perhaps to perform some necessary feat with the stones, perhaps merely as a court jester.

Q: brooding
A: The brooding demon that forever haunted the race of man had come back to the world.

Q: basis
(noun) something (such as an idea or set of ideas) from which another thing develops or can develop
A: 基礎
（名詞）某物（如一組想法或一組想法），從中發展出另一個事物或可以發展
In elven philosophy, the first truth, the basis of reality was that the entire material, physical world was no more than the collection of perceptions by the observer.

Q: typically
(adverb) generally or normally
A: 通常
（副詞）一般或正常
"The Waylaid Traveler," Barmine added in his typically curt manner.

Q: outpost
(noun) a large military camp that is in another country or that is far from a country's center of activity
A: 前哨站
（名詞）位於他國或遠離該國活動中心的大型軍事營地
A short while later one haggard-looking soldier - a man of forty years by the name of Gofflaw, who had spent more than half his wretched life in the Kingsmen, including a dozen years in the Coastpoint Guards shuffling from one lonely outpost to another came staggering out to the wall, making his way toward Jill.

Q: drunken
A: She wasn't particularly afraid; she didn't think the drunken slob would even get to her before he fell off the narrow walkway, dropping the eight feet to the fortress's small courtyard.

Q: medium
(noun) something that is sold in a medium size : something that is the middle size when compared with things that are larger and smaller
A: 媒介
（名詞）中等尺寸的商品：相較於較大或較小的商品，屬於中等尺寸
The tracks were surely those of a medium-sized bear, but Elbryan felt as if he were tracking a fomorian giant or some other evil, reasoning creature, some creature purposefully bent on destruction.

Q: arrival
(noun) the act of coming to or reaching a place : the act of arriving
A: 抵達
（名詞）抵達或抵達某地的行為：抵達的行為
On the very first night after her arrival, one of the men had tried to get too familiar with the fiery woman.

Q: waver
(verb) to go back and forth between choices or opinions : to be uncertain about what you think about something or someone
A: 瓦夫雷
（動詞）在選擇或意見間來回切換：對某件事或某人的看法感到不確定
Every time his concentration wavered even a bit, his arrow flew wide of the mark, disappearing into the forest scrub.
每當他的專注力稍有動搖，箭矢便會偏離 mark，消失在森林的灌木叢中。

Q: taper
A: A subtle shift, still too quick for the creature to dodge, and Elbryan stabbed the tapered end out straight, striking the goblin on its sloping forehead right above and between the eyes, laying it out straight in the stream.

Q: hut
(noun) a small and simple house or building
A: 小屋
（名詞）小巧且簡單的房屋或建築物
Elbryan's voice trailed off as the image in the mirror shifted, as though the lens that was the mirror was drawing back from that single shielded candle, widening to include many others, little burning huts of snow, they seemed, set in a familiar field.

Q: reject
(verb) to refuse to believe, accept, or consider (something)
A: 拒絕
（動詞）拒絕相信、接受或考慮（某事）
She collected ten of Pireth Tulme's Coastpoint Guards, using their hangovers as a tool for rejecting more of the others, then set out, double-timing the march down the dirt path.
她收集了十個 Pireth、Tulme's、Coastpoint 和 Guards，利用他們的宿醉作為拒絕其他人的藉口，隨後便動身，大步流星地沿著土路前行。

Q: omen
(noun) something that is believed to be a sign or warning of something that will happen in the future
A: 預兆
（名詞）被認為是未來某事的徵兆或警告
Jill sighed deeply every time she considered the man who had called himself the hound of ill omen.

Q: merciless
(adjective) having or showing no mercy : very cruel or harsh
A: 無情
（形容詞）無情或無情：非常殘酷或嚴苛
The villages had been captured, that was true, but too few humans had been killed, and this mysterious Nightbird and his friends were wreaking havoc on every supply group that came down from the north, something the merciless dactyl had certainly noticed - the arrival of the spirit who called himself Brother Justice confirmed that fact.

Q: necessarily
(adverb) as an inevitable or unavoidable result
A: 必然如此
（副詞）作為必然或不可避免的結果
The folk of the Wilderlands frontier necessarily huddle together.

Q: piper
A: "Bradwarden the Piper," the man answered proudly.

Q: skirmish
(noun) a brief and usually unplanned fight during a war
A: 小規模衝突
（名詞）戰爭期間短暫且通常未計劃的戰鬥
They ran all the morning, fighting often, but only quick skirmishes.

Q: naturally
(adverb) because of a quality or skill that a person or animal is born with
A: 當然
（副詞）因為人或動物天生具備的特質或技能
Jill was naturally strong, but surely not as strong as he had been.

Q: silly
(adjective) having or showing a lack of thought, understanding, or good judgment : foolish or stupid
A: 傻瓜
（形容詞）缺乏思考、理解或判斷力：愚蠢或愚蠢
"If we missed them, I'll beat ye silly," the large man huffed at Chipmunk, who wisely shifted to the side, out of arm's reach.

Q: groaning
A: It went down hard, groaning, trying to shake the dizziness, growling against the searing pain.

Q: dimly
(adjective) not bright or clear : not seen clearly
A: 模糊地
（形容詞）不明亮或不清楚：不清楚
Elbryan waited for a long while in the dimly lit cave, the day outside gray and hinting again of snow.

Q: powerfully
A: Elbryan jammed one end of Hawkwing into the dirt and swept the staff powerfully across in front of him, left to right, deflecting the blow.

Q: complex
(adjective) having parts that connect or go together in complicated ways
A: 複體
（形容詞）包含以複雜方式相互連結或相互連結的部分
Elbryan gave a smile and shook his head, entertained, as usual by the complex man.

Q: pierce
(verb) to make a hole in or through (something)
A: 皮爾斯
（動詞）在（某物）上或穿過某物打洞
Elbryan's next shot pierced its heart and drove deep into the tree behind it, and the goblin slumped, quite dead, but standing, pegged to the tree.

Q: ghostly
A: Elbryan first noticed the ghostly figures moving through the mist as twilight descended.

Q: admiring
A: He put a hand on Elbryan's shoulder and gave the man a sincere, admiring look.

Q: attach
(verb) to fasten or join one thing to another
A: 附著
（動詞）將一物固定或連接於另一物
As if some wire were attached to its back, the zombie stood suddenly, moving straight up without use of its hands, without bending its legs.

Q: galloping
A: Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the galloping charge of Bradwarden, the centaur singing at the top of his considerable voice, waving a huge cudgel as easily as if it were a tiny baton.

Q: faintly
(adjective) not clearly seen, heard, tasted, felt, etc.
A: 微弱地
（形容詞）無法清楚看到、聽見、品嚐、感受到等。
Pony awakened shortly thereafter, the dulled dawn just beginning, but still the glow from atop the mountain was faintly visible.

Q: prophecy
(noun) a statement that something will happen in the future : prediction
A: 預言
（名詞）未來將發生某事的陳述：預測
Pony looked at Avelyn, thinking of his prophecies of doom all those weeks together on the road, thinking of the weakness of the world the monk constantly berated and of the name he gave to it.

Q: sober
A: But now the sobered monk remained silent and uncomplaining.

Q: forcing
A: Pursuit was close and fast, forcing the tired companions to stay at full speed.

Q: gradual
A: It didn't seem such a momentous thing, just a gradual stirring in a deep cave in a far, empty mountain.
這似乎並非什麼了不起的大事，不過是遙遠空曠的山巒中，某座深邃洞穴裡的一陣緩緩騷動。

Q: twitching
A: The dactyl could feel its blood, hot blood, coursing through its wings and mighty legs, could feel the twitching of its mighty muscles.

Q: stasis
A: It is settled, Uncle Mather, a new stasis, a level of play.

Q: encase
A: The spirit had come back to Corona encased in obsidian!
那股精神裹挟着黑曜石，重返了科罗纳！

Q: batlike
A: Its torso resembled that of a tall, slender man, shaped and lined by corded strands of taut muscle and sporting a pair of tremendous batlike wings, twenty feet across when fully extended and with strength enough to lift a full-grown bull in swift flight.

Q: orb
A: Shining, too, were the demon's eyes, pools of liquid black at most times, but shifting to fiery red orbs, living flames, when the demon was agitated, a glow of absolute hatred.

Q: canine
A: The demon extended its fingernails, transformed them into hooked claws, and grew its teeth-two pointed canines extending down over its bottom lip.

Q: skewer
A: Dinoniel himself had come into this cave after the beast, had skewered the dactyl...
迪诺尼尔亲自追着那头野兽闯进了这个洞穴，将那只指爪兽刺穿……

Q: throe
A: Yet even in its death throes, the dactyl had won the day, using its willpower to bring up the magma from the bowels of Aida.

Q: bowel
A: Yet even in its death throes, the dactyl had won the day, using its willpower to bring up the magma from the bowels of Aida.

Q: resonating
A: "What man, what elf, will take Dinoniel's place?" the demon asked aloud in its hollow, resonating voice, always seeming on the edge of a thunderous roar.

Q: greed
A: The wicked goblins certainly, so full of anger and greed, so delighting in murder and war.
那些邪恶的哥布林确实如此，满心愤怒与贪婪，沉迷于杀戮与战争。

Q: warlike
A: And the powries, yes, the powries, the cunning, warlike dwarves of the Julianthes, the Weathered Isles, who hated the humans above all others.

Q: drool
A: But he was a letch, a drooling, grabby slob, who took it personally when Jill refused his advances.

Q: twilight
A: Elbryan first noticed the ghostly figures moving through the mist as twilight descended.

Q: morrow
A: To offer the promise of the morrow?

Q: waft
A: Hot blood waft steam in night air cold.
热血在寒冷的夜空中升腾起阵阵热气。

Q: eerily
A: The small frontier village of Dundalis was quiet and eerily still about him, sleeping off the well-earned weariness that followed every day's hard labor.

Q: teen
(noun) someone who is between 13 and 19 years old : teenager
A: 青少年時期
（名詞）13至19歲之間的人：青少年
She was in her mid-teens, but had the shapely body of a woman five years older.

Q: merry
A: He felt as though he could say anything to her, and she wouldn't judge him or make merry of his feelings.

Q: outfight
A: She stood straight but not stiff, and could outrun and outfight any of the boys in Dundalis, Elbryan included.

Q: involuntarily
A: When Pony's eyes showed sadness, Elbryan felt it in his heart; when they soared with sparkling joy, Elbryan's feet moved involuntarily in dance.

Q: reflexively
A: She reflexively cocked a fist, and Elbryan wisely jumped back.
她下意识地握紧了拳头，埃尔布莱恩机敏地向后跳开。

Q: excite
A: Finally, Chipmunk caught up to his friend, but he was too excited to explain in words.

Q: rainbow
A: She remembered that long-ago morning on the tree-covered slope, looking at the sky, at the shining Halo, with its rainbow of colors, its heavenly allure.

Q: perceptible
A: It floated through-the chill air, barely perceptible.
它飘过那刺骨的寒风，几乎难以察觉。

Q: dell
A: Juraviel let him lead often and corrected him whenever he went wrong - which was not often any longer - and soon the pair came into the low dell called Caer'alfar: Elvenhome.

Q: exhilarating
A: It was loud and rushing, exhilarating.

Q: spirituality
A: There is more to spirituality than piety, my friend.

Q: assessment
(noun) the act of making a judgment about something : the act of assessing something
A: 評價
（名詞）對某事作出判斷的行為：評估某物的行為
Elbryan shook his head determinedly, somehow sure his companion's assessment was not correct.

Q: elk
A: The hunters would return with carcasses - elk, caribou, or white-tailed deer - slung on shoulder poles, and it seemed to the watching pair as if this hunt had been successful indeed!

Q: disintegrate
A: It is likely that all the invasion will disintegrate into separate groups, fighting one another as much as the folk of the kingdom.

Q: stock
(noun) the supply of goods available for sale in a store
A: 庫存
（名詞）商店中可供銷售的商品供應
Expressions ran from excitement to awkward fear to blank amazement as the villagers took stock of the kills, especially the last carcass on the shoulder poles, a smallish humanoid form.

Q: flapping
A: The creature's ears, pointed at the top and with a loose flapping, fat lobe at the bottom, stuck out several inches from its head.
那生物的耳朵顶端呈尖状，底部则垂着一块松弛晃动的肥厚耳垂，从头部向外突出了好几英寸。

Q: inward
A: The woman shuddered when she considered the mouth, a tangle of greenish-yellow fangs, all crooked but each angled inward.

Q: jowl
A: The chin was narrow, but the jowls wide with muscle.

Q: wrinkled
A: The dwarf's expression did not change, its pale, wrinkled face staring openmouthed as Pellimar hit it with a solid right cross.

Q: myth
(noun) an idea or story that is believed by many people but that is not true
A: 神話
（名詞）許多人相信但並非真實的想法或故事
Goblins were little seen creatures; many considered them more myth than truth.
哥布林是罕见的生物；许多人认为它们更多是传说而非现实。

Q: supper
A: That discipline lasted only until the four took their supper, a bowl of lumpy, lukewarm porridge in the tight quarters of their small room, when Quintall talked of taking "first watch."

Q: disperse
A: 0lwan nodded and the crowd gradually dispersed, one person taking a last, long look at the goblin, which was indeed fast turning gray.

Q: goblinkind
A: Next came a discussion, led by Brody Gentle, of goblinkind in general, from the numerous small goblins to the rare and dangerous disfigured fomorian giants.

Q: doubtfully
A: "How do you know that?" Elbryan asked doubtfully, and his tone seemed to hurt the girl.

Q: intone
A: He prayed with all his heart, wrapping the words around images of his mother, often intoning her name between lines of verse.

Q: intertwine
A: The horse angled near a second elm, its branches intertwined with the one near the giant, and Elbryan leaped away, running, surefooted, along one rain-slicked limb.

Q: majority
(noun) a number that is greater than half of a total
A: 多數意見
（名詞）大於總數一半的數字
The majority of Tinson's residents slept the day through, preferring the revelry of the night.

Q: conquest
A: Images of conquest flooded Quintall's every thought.

Q: certainty
(noun) the state of being or feeling certain about something
A: 確定性
（名詞）對某事感到確定或確定的狀態
Avelyn knew with near certainty that this would be the last time he saw her, and likely the last time he'd see his father, as well.

Q: sibling
(noun) a brother or sister
A: 兄弟姊妹
（名詞）兄弟或姊妹
His next youngest sibling was seven years his senior, and so he wasn't really close to any of them.
他最小的兄弟姐妹比他大七岁，因此他跟他们谁都不太亲近。

Q: senior
(noun) a person who is older than another person
A: 高年級
（名詞）比他人年長的人
There were several monks, men a few years Avelyn's senior, in the chamber above.
樓上的房間裡有幾位僧人，都是比Avelyn's年長幾歲的男子。

Q: selfish
A: The folk of Elkenbrook had never known such a huge gathering of goblins, could not conceive of the notion that the hateful, selfish creatures could ever band together in such numbers.

Q: unified
A: Now the creature saw the time to organize its forces fully; to begin its unified attacks.

Q: unintentional
A: Avelyn heard the slaps of wood, the unintentional groans, even an occasional cry from the younger students near the front.

Q: frail
A: Now he knew how the elvish bows, so small and frail, could launch an arrow a hundred yards on a straight line.

Q: rack
A: But his words hardly seemed to calm Thagraine; quite the opposite, the man, obviously racked with guilt paced all the more furiously, slapping his hands together repeatedly.

Q: overlapping
A: At first he thought them the borders of the known spheres, for he had heard theories of the universe as a series of overlapping, interlocking heavenly spheres, the invisible bubbles that held the layers of stars in place.

Q: interlock
A: Its limbs were slender and long and its armor a silver shining coat of fine interlocking links.
它的四肢纤细修长，身披一袭银光闪闪的铠甲，由细密的链环紧密交织而成。

Q: brotherhood
A: I knew the purest contemplation, the release of physical boundaries, the brotherhood with all the universe.

Q: idealistic
A: All that the gentle and idealistic young man wanted was to serve God, to foster peace, to heal, and to comfort.

Q: hoard
A: To Avelyn Desbris, nothing in all the world, not the treasures of a dragon's hoard, nor the powers of a king, could outweigh that accomplishment.

Q: outweigh
A: To Avelyn Desbris, nothing in all the world, not the treasures of a dragon's hoard, nor the powers of a king, could outweigh that accomplishment.

Q: troublesome
A: For the adults, the specter of the goblins brought a sobering wariness and then a troublesome distraction.

Q: lively
(adjective) very active and energetic
A: 活潑
（形容詞）非常活躍且充滿活力
The moment ended all too soon, Cat-the-Stray tuning back to the bustle of the lively room about her.

Q: rust
A: Pony left Avelyn's side then, rusting to join with Elbryan.

Q: retaliation
A: Elbryan was over him in an instant, more to protect him from the angry crowd than in any fear of retaliation.

Q: scenario
(noun) a description of what could possibly happen
A: 劇本
（名詞）描述可能發生的事
Pony sympathized with the young man, but logically, this was the best scenario they could have hoped for.

Q: salvage
A: Elbryan walked a crooked path to the food and stubbornly salvaged what he could.
埃尔布莱恩踉踉跄跄地走向食物，顽强地捡拾着能找到的一切。

Q: disgustedly
A: Jojonah looked to Siherton, who was shaking his head disgustedly.

Q: vain
A: If he won now, then his friends, all of them, would not have died in vain.

Q: curve
(noun) a smooth, rounded line, shape, path, etc.
A: 曲線
（名詞）平滑、圓潤的線條、形狀、路徑等。
He dared to put his arms around Pony's back, dared to pull her closer, feeling the strangely interesting curves and bumps of her body against his own as they came together.

Q: genuine
(adjective) actual, real, or true : not false or fake
A: 真誠
（形容詞）真實、真實或真實：非虛假或虛假
Again, the fears passed, lost in a swirl of warmth as he looked at Pony's shining blue eyes, at her smile, as genuine and joyful as anything Elbryan had ever seen.

Q: joyful
A: Again, the fears passed, lost in a swirl of warmth as he looked at Pony's shining blue eyes, at her smile, as genuine and joyful as anything Elbryan had ever seen.

Q: ruffle
A: Elbryan growled softly and brought both his hands up to ruffle his light brown hair.

Q: horrified
A: And then suddenly, it was gone, destroyed by a horrified, and horrifying, scream.

Q: swarming
A: The couple jumped apart and to their feet, staring wide-eyed down the long slope to the village, at the swarming forms, at the large plume of smoke -

Q: initiative
(noun) the power or opportunity to do something before others do
A: 主動性
（名詞）在他人之前完成某事的力量或機會
This was an action of a rogue goblin chieftain, perhaps, or one of the many powrie raiding parties, acting on their own initiative, bringing misery to the wretched humans.
这或许是某个叛逆的哥布林首领所为，也可能是众多“饥饿军团”劫掠小队中的一支，他们擅自行动，给那些可怜的人类带来了苦难。

Q: formation
(noun) the act of forming or creating something
A: 訓練
（名詞）形成或創造某物的行為
He would gather together his scouts, perhaps even call in the older scouts from the vale, and charge down into Dundalis in tight formation, anchoring the defense.

Q: bedsheets
A: That logical, adult part of Pony - the part that knew that the time of fending off nightmares with bedsheets was long past - told her without doubt that Dundalis could not survive.

Q: catastrophe
A: I may die soon following this course before me, but out here, at one with my spirit and my nature, on the edges of catastrophe, I have lived many times more than most will ever know.

Q: clobber
A: The man's mind whirled through the possibilities, all jumbled with the horror that he had erred, that he was about to get clobbered.

Q: valiant
A: And then Olwan came flying back into sight, falling in a broken heap on the road right in the midst of the valiant fighters.

Q: getting
A: Paulson drew out his large sword and motioned for Cric to go in at his side, while Chipmunk was to go to the higher ground around to the right, getting an angle for his dagger throws.

Q: mockery
A: As if in a grotesque mockery of that hope, a goblin marched around that corner, bearing down on the girl.
彷彿是對那份希望的一種怪誕嘲弄，一個小妖精從轉角處大步走來，直撲那名女孩而去。

Q: skidding
A: The call brought the sprinting lad to a skidding halt.

Q: jut
A: Elbryan grimaced, and Carley whimpered and nearly vomited, when Elbryan's hand brushed against the broken tip of a spear jutting from Carley's side.

Q: overcoat
A: He tore off his overcoat and pulled open his leather vest, quickly unbuttoning the sleeves of his white shirt.

Q: flop
A: The creature went berserk, kicking and thrashing, flopping like a landed fish.
那怪物突然发狂，又踢又打，像条搁浅的鱼一样在地上翻腾。

Q: temperament
A: Physically, by all accounts, he was the image of his father in Graevis' younger days, but by Cat's estimation, Grady could not have been more different than Graevis in temperament.

Q: firework
(noun) a small device that explodes to make a display of light and noise
A: 煙火
（名詞）一個小型裝置，會爆炸產生光與噪音的效果
They were opposites in temperament, as well: Avelyn calm and reverent, always in control, and Quintall a "firework," as Master Siherton, the class overseer, often appropriately referred to him.

Q: disgust
A: Elbryan shook his head in disgust, but he reminded himself to keep a measure of respect.

Q: gauge
A: Dosey interrupted, his tales only for an occasional belch; so lost was he in his own sense of importance that he hardly bothered to gauge the monk's reaction.

Q: noncommittally
A: The man with the broken arm shrugged noncommittally, then turned to the bartender, who likewise had no answers.

Q: overt
A: It was no secret that Siherton favored Quintall among this most important class, but the man's overt insult of Avelyn, the choice of every other master - and reportedly of Father Abbot Markwart as well - surprised him.

Q: amiss
A: Jojonah looked back at the courtyard, to Avelyn at work as always as though nothing was amiss.
乔乔纳回头望向庭院，只见艾维琳一如既往地忙碌着，仿佛一切如常。

Q: macabre
A: He tried to keep a mental note of his macabre collection, tried to match it against the people of Dundalis by sorting their names house by house.

Q: despise
A: "I despise his inhumanity," replied Siherton.

Q: inhumanity
A: Was it, as Siherton insisted, the young man's apparent inhumanity?
难道正如西赫顿所坚持的那样，是因为那个年轻人表现出的冷酷无情吗？

Q: smug
A: That smug look by the ranger spurred the proud Quintall into a charge.

Q: stairwell
A: Jill looked straight ahead as she made for the door to the stairwell that would get her down to her room.

Q: guarantee
(verb) to make a usually written promise that whatever you are selling, doing, etc., is what you say it is
A: 保證
（動詞）通常書面承諾，表示你所銷售、所做的事，就是你所說的那樣
His reentry would be guaranteed, but his position as a Preparer - though he had no idea that he would be offered such a position or even that there was such a thing - would be lost.

Q: syllable
A: The syllables came clear to him, though they joined into words he could not understand, distant melodic sounds he somehow recognized as part of the earth itself.

Q: offense
(noun) something that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset
A: 進攻
（名詞）使人受傷、生氣或難過的事物
Elbryan smiled wryly at Bradwarden before the fearsome centaur could take offense.
在那名令人畏懼的半人馬來得及動怒之前，Elbryan 對 Bradwarden 露出一抹苦澀的笑容。

Q: testament
A: Was Avelyn, perhaps, a higher standard, a shadowy mirror, held up before all the monks of St.-Mere-Abelle, a testament of true faith that seemed so rare in these times, even in the holy abbey?

Q: cushiony
A: When the tittering pair finally left, Jill was sitting on the edge of the great cushiony bed, wearing only a simple silk nightgown that was too low cut, both front and back, and didn't go nearly far enough down her legs.
當那對竊笑的男女終於離開時，Jill正坐在那張寬大柔軟的床邊，身上只穿著一件簡單的絲質睡衣，無論前後領口都過於低胸，而且衣擺長度遠遠不足以遮住她的雙腿。

Q: trinket
A: The sailors cared nothing for this all-important mission, Avelyn realized, beyond their payment of gold - and whatever other trinkets Father Abbot Markwart had included in the bargain.

Q: adorn
A: Jojonah glanced around the room again, reminding himself that most of the other masters, even some of the tenth-year immaculates, had chambers more richly adorned.

Q: pragmatism
A: Tol bowed his head, his face contorting as he struggled, pragmatism against conscience.

Q: altogether
(adverb) completely and fully : totally entirely
A: 總共
（副詞）完全且完全：完全完全
Elbryan dismissed the notion altogether; he was on the eastern edge of the Moorlands by now, not so far from human settlements.

Q: stool
A: chamber, a five-foot-square cubicle with a single stool, which doubled as a table for Avelyn's candle, and a cot - little more than a flat board and a blanket - that folded down from one wall.

Q: farewell
A: Suspicious, but wise enough to keep his mouth shut, Avelyn bid farewell to Adjonas and the others - though not a man aboard the Windrunner regretted the departure of the three monks - and went ashore.

Q: deserving
A: The Abellican Church, the ancient scriptures, promised heaven to those deserving, and who could be more deserving than gentle and generous Annalisa Desbris?

Q: sniffle
A: Still the tears came; every so often his even tone was broken by a sniffle or a sob.
眼泪还是止不住地流；他那平稳的语调时不时会被抽泣或啜泣打断。

Q: compose
(verb) to come together to form or make (something)
A: 作曲
（動詞）聚集起來形成或創造（某物）
Finally, after more than an hour, Avelyn composed himself and sat back on the cot, taking several deep breaths to fight away the last of the sobs.

Q: splendor
A: Avelyn tried to keep his head bowed, his eyes to the floor, as befitted his lowly station, but he couldn't help notice some of the splendors that surrounded him as he followed Master Jojonah through the winding corridors of the Abbot's Maze, the most private and revered place in all of St.-Mere-Abelle, and one that a first-year novice would certainly not expect to visit.

Q: enwrap
A: Scenes of the Halo, the heavenly gift, enwrapping all the others, an oval because of the angle at which it was portrayed.

Q: unfold
(verb) to spread or cause (something) to spread or straighten out from a folded position
A: 展開
（動詞）擴散或使（某物）從摺疊位置擴散或伸直
Elbryan's brow furrowed as he considered the words, as their implications began to unfold before him.

Q: blasphemous
A: For Avelyn, this was a most sacred mission, the most important duty of the Abellican Church, and to profane it so by indulging in a shipboard orgy, was surely blasphemous.

Q: odor
A: The room inside was well lit, though Avelyn saw no torches and didn't smell the usual odor of burning wood.

Q: pretense
A: It was the end, the end of hope, of any pretense of godliness.
這就是終結，希望的終結，任何假裝虔誠的終結。

Q: ecstasy
A: There was something most sacred, yet particularly unmysterious, and thus unholy, in all of this, a tingling of ecstasy combined with a slightly foul taste that Avelyn Desbris could not ignore.

Q: arcing
A: Elbryan let fly a wide-arcing left hook as he spun back toward the elf.
Elbryan 邊向精靈轉身退後，邊揮出一記弧線寬闊的左勾拳。

Q: tile
A: Elbryan tried hard to get past his monk friend, then, to take up the lead and close tile distance to the monster.

Q: alien
(noun) a person who was born in a different country and is not a citizen of the country in which he or she now lives
A: 外星人
（名詞）出生於不同國家，且非現居國家公民的人
He talked of the humours of the body joining together with the alien humours of the stones to create the seemingly magical reaction.

Q: carrion
A: She heard the cawing of the birds - carrion birds, she knew.

Q: lumber
A: The monsters' take of lumber would not have been useful; the spruce and pines were too short for catapults, too wet and sappy for wood fires, and too pliable for any construction.

Q: survivor
(noun) a person who continues to live after an accident, illness, war, etc.
A: 倖存者
（名詞）在意外、疾病、戰爭等事件後仍能繼續活下去的人。
Into the night, the four survivors went, stumbling blindly, separated, two and two, with a third of their party dead.

Q: guttural
A: But nothing else came to her - not the whimper of a survivor, not the whining, grating voice of a goblin, not the guttural grunts of the fomorian giants.

Q: decidedly
A: The beam lifted an inch and shifted to the side, but Pony could not maintain its weight and it came down heavily, with a decidedly final thud.

Q: sunlight
A: He found that he believed her, and he walked back out into the sunlight truly relieved, but not in the way that the others, particularly Quintall, could ever have guessed.

Q: preferable
A: For the boy who had just witnessed such carnage and loss, the semiconscious state was preferable.
对于那个刚刚目睹了如此惨状和悲痛的男孩来说，半昏迷的状态反倒更令人欣慰。

Q: tearing
A: Elbryan jerked fiercely, once and then again, the tearing jolts straightening the agonized fomorian.

Q: crushed
A: Goblins and powries scattered or were crushed beneath the charge, a hundred wild horses stampeding along the ravine.

Q: vulture
A: Surely all the world had fallen to ruin; surely all the people were dead, were being pecked and torn by vultures.

Q: feast
A: Only the vultures, dozens and dozens, some circling overhead, most on the ground feasting, tearing at skin that had been warm to Pony's touch just the day before, pecking at eyes that had locked with her own, shared gaze and shared thought.

Q: peck
A: Surely all the world had fallen to ruin; surely all the people were dead, were being pecked and torn by vultures.

Q: bedraggle
A: Jill was too bedraggled to blush or even to care.

Q: unbelievable
A: In the span of a few unbelievable minutes, Elbryan's entire world had been thrown down.

Q: northernmost
A: Finally they got behind the back wall of the northernmost house in the village, just beneath the forested slope.

Q: slack
A: - but offering no energy to arms that hung slack at his side or to legs that seemed suddenly as if they each weighed a hundred pounds - the young man, feeling very much a little lost boy, walked home.

Q: carralee
A: Carralee Ault, Pony's cousin, Elbryan realized, for she was the only baby in town.

Q: fondness
A: Tuntun had little fondness for the big, bumbling humans.
嘟嘟对那些笨手笨脚的大个子人类没什么好感。

Q: bumbling
A: Tuntun had little fondness for the big, bumbling humans.
嘟嘟对那些笨手笨脚的大个子人类没什么好感。

Q: spade
A: He put his sword in his belt, found a spade; and began to dig.
他把剑插在腰带上，找来一把铁锹，开始挖起来。

Q: suffice
A: That would have to suffice.

Q: underneath
A: So he ran on, hauling bodies, peeking under rubble, kicking aside piles of dead goblins to see who might be underneath.

Q: stamen
A: Even Tuntun was impressed by his stamina.

Q: adept
A: He remembered Mather at the start of the legendary ranger's career, a bumbling boy no more adept and probably not even as resourceful as this Elbryan.

Q: nag
A: Then another thought nagged at the young man, a notion that he had heard this song before, though he could not place it..

Q: fairy
A: The teasing fairy song, remaining at the very edge of his consciousness, led Elbryan on for many minutes.

Q: circular
A: It was fairly circular, perhaps eight feet in diameter.
它形状近似圆形，直径大概有八英尺。

Q: distaste
A: Avelyn scrunched his face with distaste and disbelief.

Q: coarse
A: The coarse image burned in Avelyn's mind.

Q: seamanship
A: Avelyn could not keep up with his three companions in the matters of fighting or seamanship; and in the religious training, the young brother grew more and more frustrated.

Q: latitude
A: Elbryan didn't know exactly where Andur'Blough Inninness was located, but he suspected they were somewhere in the northern latitudes of Corona, beyond the Wilderlands border of Honce-the-Bear.

Q: reputed
A: He knew its reputed properties, of course, but he had never attempted to use them.

Q: protege
A: For Juraviel's anxiety was clearly etched on his fine features - how could it have been otherwise when he had been speaking to his protégé Elbryan about this very subject not a week's time past?
Juraviel's那精緻的五官上，焦慮之色顯而易見——畢竟就在不到一週前，他才剛與他的門生Elbryan談論過這個話題，又怎能不如此呢？

Q: core
(noun) the central part of a fruit (such as an apple) that contains the seeds
A: 核心
（名詞）水果（如蘋果）中含有種子的中央部分
To see such human frailty in the masters of St.-Mere-Abelle touched the very core of Avelyn's faith.
在圣梅尔-阿贝尔的主人身上看到这种人类的脆弱，深深触动了阿维琳信仰的核心。

Q: retrieval
A: All that should have mattered was the retrieval of the stones.

Q: daytime
A: The daytime training was not as easy or as inspiring for Avelyn.
对于艾维琳来说，白天的训练既不轻松，也不那么令人振奋。

Q: frigid
A: In addition, all four were taught the ways of the sea, spending many hours on a small boat rocking in the waves on the rough, frigid waters of All Saints Bay.

Q: barehanded
A: For the first year, they would study barehanded techniques, punching and grappling.

Q: superiority
A: He could not beat Avelyn at the Ring Stone studies, but he gained a measure of superiority during the day.

Q: serpent
A: In most of the maneuvers, the monks were supposed to pull their punches, but Quintall often blasted the breath from Avelyn; there was no striking above the shoulders allowed, but more than once, Quintall knifed a "serpent hand" across Avelyn's throat, dropping him to his knees, gasping for breath.

Q: eliminate
(verb) to remove (something that is not wanted or needed) : to get rid of (something)
A: 消除
（動詞）移除（不想要或不需要的東西）：去除（某物）
The slips had become too common; Avelyn honestly believed Quintall meant to eliminate the competition.

Q: goose
A: Quintall's grin was certainly as far from Godlike as anything Avelyn had ever seen, and the fact that their training with weapons, where wounds could easily become more severe, was not far away, brought goose bumps to the scholarly young man.

Q: removed
A: Perhaps this training was not so far removed from the nighttime training, which Avelyn considered more important.

Q: cocky
A: Who might this leader of the herd be to inspire such uncharacteristic respect from cocky Bradwarden?

Q: twinkle
A: Soon the sky was clear above him, the first stars twinkling into view.
不久，他头顶的天空放晴了，第一颗颗星星开始在夜空中闪烁。

Q: awe
A: Half an hour passed uneventfully, Elbryan walking and looking about, constantly awed by the beauty and the.

Q: ascension
A: There were in the abbey no more than four other monks, three of them masters and one Father Abbot Markwart himself, who could so distinguish magical intensity, and that fact had been the determining factor in Dalebert Markwart's ascension to the highest rank, for his chief rival could not determine magical intensity in individual stones.

Q: dreary
A: He set out from the abbey one dark and dreary morning, riding an ash-gray mare, not swift of hoof but long in heart.

Q: staircase
A: "Finished already?" Grady called as he descended the wide, sweeping staircase of House Battlebrow, the most renowned brothel in all of Palmaris.

Q: eavesdrop
A: Avelyn tried hard not to eavesdrop, but he did catch snatches of the conversation, mostly Siherton complaining vigorously that this was against strict procedure.

Q: unintentionally
A: She dropped the sword - unintentionally, Elbryan knew, for it fell harmlessly to the side - so the young man graciously pulled the pole out straight so Tuntun wouldn't fall off balance to either side.

Q: upraise
A: Finally, Father Abbot Markwart halted the conversation with an upraised hand.
最后，马克瓦特院长举起手来，打断了谈话。

Q: awestruck
A: From the trees behind Elbryan, Pony and Avelyn watched awestruck.

Q: chrysotile
A: He held out his left hand and opened it to show Avelyn three stones: malachite, ringed with various shades of green; shining, polished amber; and a silvery piece of chrysotile, the largest of the three resembling a sheet of straight bars, long and narrow lying side by side.

Q: disparate
A: Avelyn considered the sight from two widely disparate viewpoints.
Avelyn 從兩種截然不同的角度審視了這幅景象。

Q: thrum
A: The ruby was thrumming in his hand, its magic intense and straining for release.
那顆紅寶石在他掌心震顫著，其魔力強烈而亟欲釋放。

Q: heartfelt
A: Father Abbot Markwart burst out into the most heartfelt laughter Avelyn had ever heard.
马克瓦特院长发出了阿维琳有生以来听过的最发自内心的笑声。

Q: ridgeline
A: Elbryan's instincts - something about the air, perhaps, the aroma told him this was not the slope leading out of Dundalis up to the ridgeline, the slope where he had met the ...
Elbryan's 的直覺——或許是空氣中的某種氣息，抑或是那股氣味——告訴他，這並非通往 Dundalis 並通往山脊線的那條山坡，那正是他遇見……的地方。

Q: internal
(adjective) existing or located on the inside of something
A: 內部
（形容詞）存在於某物內部或位於某物內部
He swung about, some score of yards from the tavern entrance, and launched into a diatribe on the coming dark days, about a world unprepared to face the forces of evil, about a darkness being fed by the internal rot of the land.

Q: buffet
A: At the same moment that the air grew clear about him, strong winds buffeted him - not gusts but a continual blow.

Q: unmoving
A: Elbryan looked down the slope curiously, just the few feet to the unmoving mist.

Q: chime
A: Somehow he knew the speaker was not human, that no human voice could chime so sweetly, so perfectly.

Q: plainly
A: The way the words were spoken, however plainly and without any apparent deception allowed Elbryan to relax somewhat.

Q: deception
A: The way the words were spoken, however plainly and without any apparent deception allowed Elbryan to relax somewhat.

Q: shimmer
(verb) to shine with a light that seems to move slightly
A: 閃爍
（動詞）用微微移動的光照耀
It was as if the being shone of its own accord, an inner light making the flowing hair glow and shimmer.

Q: equip
(verb) to provide (someone) with necessary materials or supplies
A: 球隊
（動詞）提供（某人）必要的材料或用品
Thus was Brother Justice equipped to find and destroy Avelyn.

Q: croak
A: Elbryan knew that, could hear it in the shriek of every bird, in the movements of squirrels, agitated by the presence of such numbers, by the thunder of a giant's step or the rolling war machines, by the croaks of powrie generals, the eager whines of bloodthirsty goblins.

Q: shallow
(adjective) having a small distance to the bottom from the surface or highest point
A: 淺水區
（形容詞）與地面或最高點有一段距離
The creature wasn't following a trail, Elbryan believed, but was making one, walking as easily and openly through the underbrush as a man might wade through a shallow pond.

Q: arrogance
A: Elbryan realized the arrogance of that notion, an almost sinful pride,.
Elbryan 意識到這種想法是多麼傲慢，幾乎是一種罪惡般的驕傲。

Q: exaggerated
A: Might be the animals, might be the plants." Bradwarden stopped and offered an exaggerated wink that Elbryan, still a fair distance down the hill, saw clearly.

Q: peril
A: The journey was too treacherous, and if the crew had been well paid, as promised, they would have had no reason to dare the perils of the South Mirianic again.

Q: bloodline
A: But after speaking with the boy, Juraviel was even more convinced that this was indeed the true bloodline of Mather, and an appropriate ranger-in-training.

Q: going
A: Elbryan had stopped at the top of the hillock, but he felt as if he were still going up, still ascending to those brilliant, twinkling dots.

Q: ascend
A: Elbryan had stopped at the top of the hillock, but he felt as if he were still going up, still ascending to those brilliant, twinkling dots.

Q: unanswered
A: They are to me the shining symbol of all the unanswered questions of human existence, of our place in this vast sky, of our purpose, of death itself.

Q: temporary
(adjective) continuing for a limited amount of time : not permanent
A: 臨時
（形容詞）持續有限時間：非永久性
I had ascended from this temporary existence, from a place of constant change to a place of eternity.

Q: breech
A: Elbryan rolled his breeches up over his knees - not that the worn and ragged pants would stay that way for long!
Elbryan 將長褲捲到膝蓋以上——不過這條破舊爛爛的褲子，能維持這種模樣也沒多久！

Q: reckon
(verb) to think or suppose (something) : to believe that (something) is true or possible
A: 算
（動詞）思考或假設（某物）：相信（某物）是真實或可能的
By his reckoning, the winter solstice had passed, and he knew Dundalis, or what was left of the village, was likely under several feel of snow.
依他的估算，冬至已過，他知道Dundalis——或者說那個村莊殘存的遺跡——多半已被數英尺厚的積雪覆蓋。

Q: reed
A: Parting one patch of reeds, the boy found his first stone of the day, bobbing low in the water.

Q: flavored
A: When he squeezed them, extracting the now-flavored liquid, the elves would inevitably complain about how little he had collected.

Q: sticky
(adjective) having a substance (such as glue or honey) on it that things easily attach to : covered in a substance that things stick to
A: 黏黏的
（形容詞）表面有物質（如膠水或蜂蜜），物品容易附著：覆蓋著物品能附著的物質
those silken elven strands, which, Elbryan found out soon enough, could be made as sticky and clingy as a spiderweb.

Q: loaded
A: He got his reward for his morning's toils when he returned to the bog to collect the tenth loaded basket.

Q: circuitous
A: Here, high stones lined both sides of the trail, making passage off the path nearly impossible unless Elbryan took a circuitous route quite deep into the underbrush.

Q: trellis
A: - and had cleverly covered it with a layer of dirt and fallen leaves, supported by a trellis of woven sticks.

Q: woven
A: Into the spike, the beast sent its vision, the telltale tracings of human-woven magic.
那头野兽将视线投向尖刺，那里留有人类编织的魔法所留下的明显痕迹。

Q: phony
A: He would have leaped clear of the phony, only to drop heavily into the real one.
他本想跳开那个假的，结果却重重地跌进了那个真的。

Q: fletchings
A: A long arrow protruded from its back, an arrow with fletchings familiar to the woman.

Q: clothe
A: Not a sound came from about the beast as, clothing and all, the dactyl devoured the torn skin of Gothra.

Q: cowards
A: Are you cowards, then?

Q: miserably
A: Surely Tuntun would have to come to him, if for no other reason than to tell him how miserably he had failed in protecting the three towns!

Q: veritable
A: He wheeled, but Tuntun turned with him, staying behind him and punching out a veritable drum roll on his upper back.

Q: porous
A: His spirit walked free of his body, passed through the porous wood of the door and past the pair of oblivious guards.

Q: bard
A: Elbryan scrambled to get to the spot, saw the monk land heavily atop one rocky outcropping and then tumble right over it, a fifteen-foot plummet to bard stone.

Q: defiance
A: The monk snarled in defiance and kicked at the heavy door.

Q: finality
A: of holding it over the trough, hurled it into the brush nearby, an act of defiance and of finality.

Q: angling
A: Juraviel took full advantage, put Elbryan off balance and kept on twisting, angling the boy over the trough.
Juraviel 趁勢而為，讓 Elbryan 失去平衡，並持續扭動身體，將那男孩扭向水槽上方。

Q: illogic
A: Elbryan's thoughts shifted to the illogic of it all.

Q: inhuman
A: Jojonah closed his eyes and remembered all the times Siherton had warned him about Avelyn's almost inhuman dedication.

Q: astounding
A: Juraviel, lighter and smaller, had put him down with astounding ease, a simple movement for which Elbryan had no counter.

Q: gangly
A: As the weeks became months, and they became a year, and then two, Elbryan was hardly recognizable as the short gangly boy that Jilseponie had once beat up.

Q: proprietor
A: of the tavern's proprietor, a jolly-looking man, and without a word - I suppose that was the moment the folk of the village began to suspect that l was a bit unusual - headed back the way I had come.

Q: reputedly
A: Palmaris was second in size in all the Kingdom of Honce-the-Bear only to Ursal, the throne seat, further upriver, though neither were reputedly as populous as the great, crowded cities of the southern kingdom of Behren.

Q: commonly
(adjective) belonging to or shared by two or more people or groups
A: 常見
（形容詞）屬於或由兩個或以上的人或群體共享
The attack was fairly strongthough he would have expected more from powerful Brother Avelyn - but the sunstone was among the most potent of all the stones of St.-Mere-Abelle, its defenses even more complete than the chrysoberyl more commonly used, and its power was more tightly focused than any other, a simple shield against magic.

Q: ample
A: They were about the same height, but Tol, with his barrel-like torso and ample belly, was heavier.
他们身高差不多，但托尔身材魁梧，躯干像酒桶一样粗壮，肚子也挺大，所以更重一些。

Q: suitor
A: And it was all done in such good fun that neither Graevis nor any suitor of her unsuspecting dance partner ever seemed to care.
這一切都進行得如此歡樂，以致於無論是 Graevis，還是她那位渾然不覺的舞伴的任何追求者，似乎都毫不在意。

Q: unrivaled
A: Pettibwa just had an unrivaled love of life and of other people.

Q: accent
(noun) a way of pronouncing words that occurs among the people in a particular region or country
A: 口音
（名詞）特定地區或國家中人們中出現的詞語發音方式
Elbryan couldn't make out every word; the goblins were using the language spoken by the common folk of Corona, but the creatures' accents were so thick, their slang so heavy, that the ranger could only get a general impression of their conversation.

Q: sarcasm
A: Connor glared at him, hardly appreciating the sarcasm.

Q: meek
A: She offered a meek smile and a nod to Pettibwa, who returned them with a wink.

Q: savior
A: But she knew, too, the atmosphere of the Way, and the last thing in the world the young woman wanted was to make things difficult for Graevis and Pettibwa, her saviors.

Q: barmaid
A: Suddenly he was off balance, and then he was sitting on the floor, the pretty barmaid gliding out of reach.

Q: precisely
(adjective) very accurate and exact
A: 正是如此
（形容詞）非常準確且精確
their goal through honor, Cat knew; was precisely the same as the drunk had attempted through offered gold.

Q: graciously
A: She worked for another hour, and when her smile did not return, Graevis graciously bade her to take an early night.

Q: toast
A: Cat looked back appreciatively, and over Pettibwa's large round shoulder, she saw again the handsome well-dressed young man, watching her go, lifting his glass of wine in apparent toast to her.

Q: solitude
A: Her rage bubbled away, and she turned from the alley, walking back into the solitude of the darkened rooftop.

Q: inheritance
A: Stiff even, and as the young woman had grown wiser to the ways of the world, she came to understand that Grady saw her as a threat to what he considered his rightful inheritance.

Q: apron
A: Sometime later, Pettibwa came out of the inn, rubbing her hands on her apron, wiping the sweat from her brow, smiling, always smiling, as she went about the business of her life.

Q: brine
A: Even now, after nearly four years in Palmaris, when she knew every street, where to go, where to avoid, and when the dark image of the great Masur Delaval and the smell of brine and the wind filled with crisp wetness had become very familiar to her, she could not consider the place her home.

Q: affectionately
A: It had been given to her affectionately, she knew, and with all sympathy for her pitiful predicament, and so she had not argued.

Q: soot
A: There lay Avelyn, motionless and soot covered.

Q: tag
(verb) to put a tag on (something)
A: 日
（動詞）在（某物）上貼標籤
Then came the long journey, tagging along with a merchant caravan that had swapped crafted items to the people of the small frontier village in exchange for pelts and great trees that would be used as masts for the sailing ships built in Palmaris.

Q: phenomenon
(noun) something (such as an interesting fact or event) that can be observed and studied and that typically is unusual or difficult to understand or explain fully
A: 現象
（名詞）可以觀察和研究的事物（例如有趣的事實或事件），通常不尋常或難以完全理解或解釋
Perhaps, but Juraviel knew, too, that such events might accompany a larger and darker phenomenon, that earthquakes that could tear the earth as here, that goblin raids upon villages, like the one that had orphaned Elbryan not five years before, might signal something evil indeed.

Q: metallic
A: She considered going back into the Way and inquiring about this Halo right then, but her concentration was broken by a sharp, metallic sound.

Q: namesake
A: Quick as her namesake, the young woman leaped across and put her knee heavily into the drunk's chest, knocking him flat to the roof.

Q: nibble
A: But the young monk could not pull his mind far from the horrors he had witnessed, the encroaching evil that nibbled at the very heart of all that young Avelyn Desbris had held dear.

Q: squirming
A: He pushed down hard to secure the squirming youngster and swung about, Hawkwing in his free hand, ready to fend off an attack.

Q: ashamed
(adjective) feeling shame or guilt
A: 羞愧
（形容詞）感到羞愧或罪惡感
And she was not ashamed, not embarrassed, and no black wings of horrors past swept up about her.

Q: bosom
A: The woman desperately wanted to seek out Graevis and Pettibwa, to tell them she was all right, to hug them and fall comfortably onto Pettibwa's soft bosom.

Q: ingrained
A: It seemed that as every ceremony became ingrained within him, it lost a bit of its mystery, and thus, its holiness.

Q: considered
A: Even the children of the Alpinadoran frontier - and most of the still - wild kingdom was considered frontier!

Q: mediator
A: By the third year, Master Siherton also became invaluable as a mediator between the two rivals from the class of God's Year 816, coaxing Quintall into easing up on his jealousy of Avelyn.
到了第三年，Siherton 老師也成為了 God's 和 Year 816 班這兩位勁敵之間不可或缺的調解人，成功說服 Quintall 減輕對 Avelyn 的嫉妒心。

Q: watery
A: But for all the harsh reality, for all the possibilities that he would not survive, Avelyn watched the watery horizon for hint of those square sails most intently of all.
尽管现实如此残酷，尽管他很可能无法生还，但阿维琳却比任何时候都更加专注地凝视着水天相接处，期盼能瞥见那些方形船帆的踪影。

Q: pinnacle
A: To his thinking, this was the pinnacle of his existence, the greatest joy that a monk of St.-Mere-Abelle might know, the closest, before death, that he could ever get to his God.

Q: mustache
A: By all appearances, the man was impressive - tall and straight, mustache and goatee neatly trimmed, his red-trimmed blue overcoat tailored straight and proper, black leather baldric crossing right shoulder to left hip and sporting an impressive sword, a family heirloom.

Q: ornamental
A: That garment held Avelyn's attention acutely, for he sensed that at least one of those jewels, a small ruby, was more than ornamental.

Q: trimmed
A: He was dirty and gray, his hair cropped short and badly trimmed, and his beard untended.

Q: untended
A: Except for that hardened face with its wild, untended beard, this man could have passed as a brother of Tol Yuganick, Elbryan noted distastefully.

Q: seamen
A: He had heard the term before, and he knew Quintall and the others used it for the common seamen, but he had no idea what it meant.

Q: proximity
A: - and yet, fighting in such proximity had him on the defensive for her sake.

Q: commanding
A: The four young monks exchanged glances; Avelyn was sympathetic to the captain's wishes and actually took some comfort in the man's commanding, if cold, demeanor.

Q: pecking
A: The pecking order for the voyage had indeed been determined in just that manner.

Q: peal
A: The bells of the abbey pealed repeatedly, drawing curious onlookers from the nearby village of St.-Mere-Abelle.
abbey 的鐘聲反覆響起，吸引來自附近 St.-Mere-Abelle 村莊的好奇圍觀者。

Q: noisily
A: The four crewmen of the Windrunner's boat, which was bouncing noisily against the wooden dock, sat through it all with smirking faces, thoroughly amused and certainly not impressed.
Windrunner's號船正發出嘩啦嘩啦的聲響，在木製碼頭上來回撞擊，船上的四名船員卻一臉譏諷地坐著，顯得十分樂在其中，絲毫沒有被嚇倒。

Q: crusty
A: Elbryan froze as he heard the crusty snow crunch under his feet.

Q: jealous
A: Avelyn watched that stare, and the return look Quintall offered to the master, and he understood that, while Quintall hated him and was jealous of him, the man would indeed protect him at all costs on the journey to and from the island.

Q: joyous
A: The ceremony went off perfectly solemn yet joyous, ladies crying, men standing tall and handsome.

Q: extent
(noun) the range, distance, or space that is covered or affected by something or included in something
A: 範圍
（名詞）被某物覆蓋、影響或包含於某物中的範圍、距離或空間
The young man paused then to consider the extent of his progress.

Q: misstep
A: Only the previous autumn, he would not even have noticed his last slight misstep.

Q: clumsy
A: Elbryan had learned to walk nearly silently - though he still thought himself clumsy when measured against the graceful elves!

Q: moot
A: The point was moot, anyway, for Elbryan never got close to touching the elusive deer.

Q: fumbling
A: Even the pursuit seemed left behind, the fumbling giants not keeping pace.

Q: session
(noun) a period of time that is used to do a particular activity
A: 會議
（名詞）用於執行特定活動的時間段
Not that Juraviel and the others weren't strong; it constantly amazed Elbryan how much power an elf packed into its tiny frame, power he felt all too often in the sting of a practice sword's strike during his sparring sessions!

Q: dice
A: But perhaps he'd have time for a few drinks and a dice game before.

Q: lodging
A: Elbryan moved grudgingly to his lodging, a low, wide house on the bottom boughs of a thick-limbed elm.

Q: sneakily
A: Elbryan smiled sneakily and went into a crouch.

Q: shave
A: Even his head was bare, for his superiors had shaved it.
就连他的头也光秃秃的，因为上级给他剃了光头。

Q: feint
A: He was too fast for most humans, dizzying them with winding, sweeping feints before the lightning strike killed them.

Q: counterclockwise
A: As soon as he started around, then, Elbryan turned his right foot out and went around counterclockwise, pulling in his hip to avoid a swipe of that axe.

Q: twirling
A: He hardly saw the elf's attacks, but he took comfort in the clicking sounds as the twirling pole picked off each one.

Q: accusingly
A: "The dactyl grows strong," she said, not accusingly.

Q: gaily
A: The man left early, tipping his floppy beret to Cat as he exited, his light brown eyes sparkling gaily, and the young woman was both relieved and upset that this second meeting had ended so abruptly.

Q: memories
A: Cat-the-Stray shook her head violently, as if trying to launch the disturbing half memories right out of her ear.

Q: conniving
A: Grady silently applauded his conniving little sister, though his perception of her actions almost scared him; he had never thought her capable of such a beautifully treacherous play.

Q: acquaint
A: Belli'mar Juraviel, easily the friendliest of the elven band, and the one most acquainted with humans, had even refused to be seen among the encampments, explaining that his presence would probably only frighten those too foolish to know friend from foe.

Q: proportion
(noun) an amount that is a part of a whole
A: 比例
（名詞）整體中屬於一部分的金額
Everything about her seemed to fit perfectly - her nose, eyes, and mouth in perfect proportion, her legs and arms long and slender but certainly not skinny.

Q: gait
A: Her gait enhanced that perception as well, for she walked with ease and fluidity, always balanced.

Q: enhance
(verb) to increase or improve (something)
A: 增強
（動詞）用來增加或改善（某物）
Her gait enhanced that perception as well, for she walked with ease and fluidity, always balanced.

Q: impressed
(adjective) feeling admiration and respect as a result of something seen or experienced
A: 印象深刻
（形容詞）因所見或所經歷之事而感到欽佩與尊重的
The centaur, for the very first time, seemed honestly impressed.

Q: reflex
A: She was no novice to battle, this one, with finely honed reflexes.

Q: sarcastic
A: "Am I to swoon, then?" Cat asked, growing bolder and more sarcastic.

Q: spirited
A: The man got his answer as grim-faced Pony, sitting tall atop Symphony, came out of the trees across the way, flanked on each side by a score of angry villagers and their spirited mounts.

Q: toothy
A: The older woman clapped her pudgy hands before her, her toothy smile nearly taking in her ears.

Q: enthusiasm
(noun) strong excitement about something : a strong feeling of active interest in something that you like or enjoy
A: 熱情
（名詞）對某事強烈的興奮：對你喜歡或享受的事物有強烈的積極興趣
So Grady's enthusiasm for this alliance held little weight with Cat, but Pettibwa's exuberance was a bit harder to dismiss.

Q: reserve
(verb) to make arrangements so that you will be able to use or have (something, such as a room, table, or seat) at a later time
A: 後備
（動詞）安排好日後能使用或擁有（例如房間、桌子或座位）的物品
The monk did get in close enough to one wounded goblin to finish it with a flurry of deadly punches, but he kept his magical energy in reserve.

Q: crewman
A: Ships had been found, so the stories went, intact and seaworthy, but with not a crewman aboard.

Q: slave
(noun) someone who is legally owned by another person and is forced to work for that person without pay
A: 奴隸
（名詞）法律上被他人擁有，且被迫無償為他人工作的人
This was Adjonas' ship, that Quintall did not dispute, but the abbey had paid well for this transport and the brothers had not been put aboard as slaves.

Q: unknowing
A: Only unknowing blackness.

Q: rejoin
A: Avelyn wasn't sure the man had ever rejoined them the previous night, and indeed he looked haggard but certainly not displeased.

Q: approval
(noun) the belief that something or someone is good or acceptable : a good opinion of someone or something
A: 批准
（名詞）相信某事或某人是好的或可接受的：對某人或某事的良好看法
Quintall nodded his approval and Thagraine led the eager Pellimar away.

Q: expense
(noun) the amount of money that is needed to pay for or buy something
A: 費用
（名詞）支付或購買某物所需的金額
The other three townsfolk joined in the laughter, more than willing to do so at Elbryan's expense.

Q: diversion
A: All his adult life had been devoted to his studies; there had been no time for such diversions.

Q: bien
A: Those wicked stories of Bien deLouisa flitted through his memory.

Q: delouisa
A: Those wicked stories of Bien deLouisa flitted through his memory.

Q: stateroom
A: Every time he passed that cabin door, a small stateroom just behind the quarters of Captain Adjonas, he trembled.
每當他經過那扇艙門——那是一間緊鄰船長 Adjonas 艙室後方的小艙室——他便會顫抖起來。

Q: meld
A: All his dreams melded into that singular, mounting fear.

Q: caricature
A: The cave seemed a gigantic caricature of a king's throne room.

Q: amble
A: The old man ambled away on bowed legs.

Q: aft
A: He rubbed his hands together and started aft.

Q: shipboard
A: For Avelyn, this was a most sacred mission, the most important duty of the Abellican Church, and to profane it so by indulging in a shipboard orgy, was surely blasphemous.

Q: orgy
A: For Avelyn, this was a most sacred mission, the most important duty of the Abellican Church, and to profane it so by indulging in a shipboard orgy, was surely blasphemous.

Q: framed
A: Her face seemed tiny, framed by the voluminous hair, but cute, if not beautiful, and her frame, too, was small and thin.

Q: cute
(adjective) having a pleasing and usually youthful appearance
A: 可愛
（形容詞）擁有令人愉悅且通常年輕的外貌
Her face seemed tiny, framed by the voluminous hair, but cute, if not beautiful, and her frame, too, was small and thin.

Q: hem
A: "Well, are ye ready then, Avelyn Desbris?" Dansally asked, pulling up the hem a bit more and striking a teasing pose.

Q: mankind
A: The weakness of mankind, the impiety of.

Q: undertow
A: So she shed her red Coastpoint jacket and her heavy boots and went over the side, fighting the undertow every inch of the way through the icy water.

Q: uncharacteristic
A: Who might this leader of the herd be to inspire such uncharacteristic respect from cocky Bradwarden?

Q: landscape
(noun) a picture that shows a natural scene of land or the countryside
A: 地貌
（名詞）描繪自然景觀的土地或鄉村景象
The wind rushed past his ears, the landscape flying along beneath, such a thrill of the run, such a smoothness of stride, that Elbryan would have sworn he was flying across a cushion of air.

Q: bulging
A: One of the goblins brought out a bulging waterskin, and as soon as the creature poured some of the foaming liquid into a mug, Elbryan knew that it held some potent drink indeed.

Q: stance
(noun) a publicly stated opinion
A: 站姿
（名詞）公開發表意見
The attack flurry played itself out, Elbryan coming to a crouched stance, Hawkwing horizontal in front of him.

Q: tragic
(adjective) causing strong feelings of sadness usually because someone has died in a way that seems very shocking, unfair, etc.
A: 悲劇
（形容詞）通常因為某人以令人震驚、不公平的方式去世而感到強烈的悲傷。
All the world, save Avelyn and the perpetrators, would think this a tragic accident.

Q: trench
A: There are reports of a trench, a great upheaval, not twenty miles beyond our valley."

Q: upheaval
A: There are reports of a trench, a great upheaval, not twenty miles beyond our valley."

Q: stickler
A: At first, Jill thought the new warder more her style, a stickler for detail and duty.

Q: attune
A: The glade was strangely quiet this night, with no elves in the area - or at least none showing themselves, for Elbryan had been around the Touel'alfar long enough to realize that a host of sprites could be within a dozen paces and even he, now so attuned to the forest, would not suspect it unless they chose to make their presence known.

Q: uncanny
A: Around and around the weapons went, reminding Elbryan of her uncanny dexterity.
武器在空中不断旋转，让埃尔布莱恩不禁感叹她那超凡的灵巧。

Q: underhand
A: Perfect height for an underhand swing.

Q: vertical
(adjective) positioned up and down rather than from side to side : going straight up
A: 垂直
（形容詞）位置向上或向下，而非左右：直直向上
The elf squealed and threw her sword out to the side, blade vertical, its tip nearly touching the ground.

Q: err
A: I feared that I had erred in my course, that I had returned home by memory, not by vision.

Q: unpredictable
A: He thought himself foolish as he neared the unpredictable Tuntun, expecting that she would find the strength to drive her dirk into his face, thus claiming a draw.

Q: altered
A: What, then, had so altered this one?

Q: earthquakes
A: Earthquakes and thunderstorms, swirling tornadoes, even exploding volcanoes, were more often than not natural events.

Q: thunderstorm
A: Earthquakes and thunderstorms, swirling tornadoes, even exploding volcanoes, were more often than not natural events.

Q: volcano
A: Earthquakes and thunderstorms, swirling tornadoes, even exploding volcanoes, were more often than not natural events.

Q: brothel
A: His other needs could be taken care of in the many brothels that openly offered their wares in the city, but of course he didn't need to tell Jill, his Jilly, about that.

Q: ware
A: His other needs could be taken care of in the many brothels that openly offered their wares in the city, but of course he didn't need to tell Jill, his Jilly, about that.

Q: proposal
(noun) something (such as a plan or suggestion) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider
A: 提案
（名詞）呈現給個人或團體考慮的事物（如計畫或建議）
Her first instinct told her to refuse the proposal.

Q: hopping
A: Pettibwa was distinctly more animated, hopping up and down, breasts and belly bouncing wildly, and clapping her hands together, her cheeks fast streaking with an outburst of tears.

Q: plush
A: Connor, sitting back on one of the plush chairs in the lobby, turned an absent gaze his companion's way.

Q: royalty
A: Now, seeing her adorned in a white gown of satin and lace, her long, thick blond mane pinned up on one side and hanging loose on the other, she seemed made for royalty.
此刻，只見她身著綢緞與蕾絲交織的白色禮服，一側將那頭濃密金髮高高盤起，另一側則任其自然垂落，儼然是為王室而生的模樣。

Q: inhibition
A: He was trying to loosen up her inhibitions, and she was, too.

Q: mansion
A: When the guests were excused, Connor took Jill across the town to the mansion of his uncle, the Baron Bildeborough.

Q: obscene
A: For Jill, who had spent her life so simply, it seemed somehow obscene; a dozen people could sleep comfortably on that bed, and she needed a stepping stool to even get onto it!

Q: approve
(verb) to believe that something or someone is good or acceptable
A: 批准
（動詞）相信某事或某人是好的或可接受的
Now there was no mistaking the somber, accusing tone of the normally jovial centaur; Bradwarden did not approve of the monk's little flask.

Q: hesitance
A: Her hesitance incited his rage once more.

Q: incite
A: Her hesitance incited his rage once more.

Q: pleadingly
A: He looked pleadingly at the boughs, at the rarely seen guide who had led him and his companions through a trackless region, heading south and with towering mountains now in sight.

Q: blister
A: He burned and blistered, then browned, darker and darker, taking on the leathery appearance of those seasoned sailors around him.

Q: leathery
A: He burned and blistered, then browned, darker and darker, taking on the leathery appearance of those seasoned sailors around him.

Q: scraggly
A: That fear came to fruition when Elbryan and Pony entered one long narrow pass, a jumble of boulders and scraggly trees sheltered from the strong winds, but, the pair both silently noted, without any obvious escape routes.

Q: forbid
(verb) to order (someone) not to do something
A: 不行
（動詞）命令（某人）不要做某事
Even to utter the, name of the island without Father Abbot's permission was forbidden.

Q: unrelenting
A: Adjonas' voice was grim and unrelenting.

Q: waylay
A: "If they waylay ships, what goods do they extract and where, then, do they drop off their newfound cargo?"

Q: newfound
A: A light snow had begun to fall all across the forest, but it seemed to shy from the ranger's camp, from the heat of the ranger's fire, from the warmth of Brother Avelyn's newfound home.

Q: pillage
A: They attack only to pillage enough stores to get them to the next ship and for the simple thrill of the hunt and torture."

Q: diagonal
A: Elbryan rested back against the diagonal tree root in this impromptu room of Oracle, digesting his own words.

Q: ladder
(noun) a device used for climbing that has two long pieces of wood, metal, or rope with a series of steps or rungs between them
A: 積分榜
（名詞）用於攀爬的裝置，由兩根長木頭、金屬或繩索組成，中間有一連串階梯或橫級
The dwarf caught the gem securely, but surrendered his hold on the ladder.
矮人稳稳地接住了宝石，却松开了扶着梯子的手。

Q: hatchway
A: The barrelboat, rolling from the contact with the Windrunner, with water rushing in the open hatchway, soon disappeared under the waves.

Q: evilly
A: The dwarf lifted its sword, grinning evilly, and let out a wail that shook Avelyn to the marrow of his bones :as he lay prone not far away.

Q: spindly
A: With their heavy bodies and spindly limbs, powries were not strong swimmers, and Quintall easily overtook the dazed creature, pushing it under the water and gaining a seat atop its shoulders.

Q: temporarily
(adjective) continuing for a limited amount of time : not permanent
A: 暫時
（形容詞）持續有限時間：非永久性
The barrelboat was disabled temporarily, but the fight was hardly over.

Q: untangle
A: No powrie would dare go into the water to try and untangle the netted fan with frenzied sharks so close.

Q: roundhouse
A: Quintall nodded, then suddenly exploded into action, his roundhouse punch catching Avelyn square on the jaw, dropping the man in a heap to the deck.

Q: spittle
A: "We had no choice in the matter," Quintall retorted, so angry that his spittle sprayed forth with every word.

Q: arise
(verb) to begin to occur or to exist
A: 起來
（動詞）開始發生或存在
A dispute had arisen between one or more of the prisoners and their goblin captors, and now the humans were being punished once more.

Q: conical
A: And beyond the masses loomed a single dark silhouette, a conical mountain tipped by a steady stream of dark smoke.

Q: vegetation
A: Gray became green as they closed, lush vegetation thick on the slopes.

Q: unbearable
A: All the world was blackness, was searing heat and unbearable agony, and Quintall knew no more.

Q: agitation
A: The stallion showed no sign of pain or even agitation other than a sudden elation.

Q: splashing
A: Everything seemed to stop, all movement, all splashing.

Q: deluge
A: And through the deluge, Avelyn heard his name.

Q: foliage
A: He peered out, stunned, as a torn and battered Thagraine came into view beyond the thinned foliage, the man bleeding in so many places that he seemed one great wound.

Q: pitifully
A: He stumbled forward pitifully, holding out his arms toward the cave.

Q: befall
A: How many times had the ranger told himself that he would not allow such a tragedy to befall Dundalis again?

Q: pulp
A: Where trees and thick brush had grown was now only battered pulp and blasted stone.
曾经生长着树木和茂密灌木的地方，如今只剩下一片残破的碎木和炸裂的石块。

Q: strew
A: On another note, Avelyn could not help but laugh at the absurd, useless treasure that lay strewn all about him.

Q: permanently
(adjective) lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever : not temporary or changing
A: 永久
（形容詞）持續或持續非常長或永遠：非暫時或改變
Others had to be treated with oils for many days, that their magic be locked permanently within them.

Q: acceptable
(adjective) capable or worthy of being accepted
A: 可接受
（形容詞）有能力或值得被接受
Lady Dasslerond turned to Juraviel, her expression showing that his answer was not acceptable.

Q: appendage
A: The surprised, confused creature stumbled backward, its other, normal appendage grabbing at its torn face.

Q: putting
A: Anticipating the following moves, Elbryan snapped his left hand down, taking the power from a right cross, then stepped in closer, putting his right leg inside the monk's left, defeating an attempted kick.

Q: inexperienced
A: Though he was completely inexperienced in physical lovemaking, he understood what she was saying.
尽管他在肉体的欢爱方面完全没有经验，但他明白她的意思。

Q: cinnamon
A: The last bite, of a cinnamon roll turned over in Avelyn's stomach, a sinking feeling.

Q: festivity
A: With the tides, the ship could not put out Until after midnight, so why hadn't the thirty, or at least the captain, been included in the much deserved festivities?

Q: suspected
A: He didn't know the hour but suspected that midnight was near or that it had come and gone.

Q: reef
A: Soon the Windrunner was adrift, the strong currents of All Saints Bay taking her toward a dangerous reef.

Q: freely
(adjective) not costing any money
A: 自由
（形容詞）不花錢
Tears ran freely down his cheeks; he mumbled the name "Dansally," over and over.

Q: bombardment
A: Those folk who had survived the bombardment soon envied their dead companions.
那些在轰炸中幸存下来的人，很快便开始羡慕那些死去的同伴了。

Q: assign
(verb) to give someone a particular job or duty : to require someone to do a particular task
A: 指派
（動詞）賦予某人特定的工作或義務：要求某人完成特定任務
Return now to the room that Master Siherton assigned to you.

Q: idealism
A: He did not believe that Avelyn, so full of idealism and ridiculous faith, could be corralled.

Q: fond
(adjective) feeling or showing love or friendship : affectionate
A: 背景
（形容詞）感受或表達愛或友誼：親切
He would try, though, for he was fond of young Brother Avelyn and he knew the alternative.

Q: completion
(noun) the act or process of completing or finishing something : the state of being complete or finished
A: 完工
（名詞）完成或完成某事的行為或過程：完成或完成的狀態
The horse could go for many hours, and Brother Justice, so focused on the completion of his vital task, pushed her to her limits.

Q: damaged
A: Elbryan hopped down from the centaur and pulled the sword blade near his face, sighing with relief when he noted it was not damaged, not even nicked.

Q: theft
(noun) the act or crime of stealing
A: 盜竊
（名詞）偷竊的行為或犯罪
How does one justify murder and theft, after all?

Q: cell
(noun) a room in a prison, jail, etc., where prisoners live or are kept
A: 細胞
（名詞）監獄、監獄等中囚犯居住或被關押的房間
Back in his cell, Avelyn fell into the powers of the stone.

Q: purchase
(verb) to buy (property, goods, etc.) : to get (something) by paying money for it
A: 購買
（動詞）購買（財產、商品等）：透過支付金錢來獲得（某物）
The next morning, they purchased some supplies, including a short sword, boots, and a warm cloak for Jill, and then they walked out of Macomber together, down the road to the west, ignoring the stares and whispers, feeling somehow as if they shared a secret and a wisdom the rest of the world, fools all, could never comprehend.

Q: sinister
(adjective) having an evil appearance : looking likely to cause something bad, harmful, or dangerous to happen
A: 陰險
（形容詞）擁有邪惡的外表：看起來可能會造成壞事、有害或危險的事情發生
The thought of unbelieving merchants plying the gift of the stones, to amuse guests, perhaps, or even for sinister purposes, wounded Avelyn deeply.

Q: lurch
A: The dais lurched; a great crack opened in the floor and a gout of steam hissed through.

Q: carnallite
A: Just a week before, Avelyn had melted a leg of one table while examining a ruby sprinkled with carnallite!

Q: wagon
A: At the first town he entered, he happened upon a caravan of several merchant wagons, and there he sold the common emerald, giving him all the funds he would need for a long, long time.
在他進入的 first 小鎮，他碰巧遇到一隊由數輛商人馬車組成的商隊，並在那裡賣掉了那隻普通的 emerald，這筆錢足以讓他過上很長一段時間。

Q: encroach
A: But the young monk could not pull his mind far from the horrors he had witnessed, the encroaching evil that nibbled at the very heart of all that young Avelyn Desbris had held dear.

Q: cancer
(noun) a serious disease caused by cells that are not normal and that can spread to one or many parts of the body
A: 癌症
（名詞）由非正常細胞引起的嚴重疾病，可能擴散至身體的一個或多個部位
All of it: the cancer that had grown in his world, the unpreparedness, the ungodliness of St.-Mere-Abelle.

Q: prelude
A: Finally, convinced that this was but a prelude to his lesson, and nothing dramatic, the young man looked up and did a quick count of the stars, noting four.

Q: furrow
A: Elbryan's brow furrowed as he considered the words, as their implications began to unfold before him.

Q: meditative
A: Even Elbryan's sleeping habits changed, shifting to a more controlled, meditative process than a lumped time of uncontrollable unconsciousness.

Q: unconsciousness
A: The heat of battle had left her body and unconsciousness had descended over her like some great hunting bird, wings out wide to block the light of day.

Q: fanciful
A: "And the memories of fanciful musing," Juraviel added.

Q: tickle
A: He was naked, every hair, every nerve feeling the tickle of the chill breeze.

Q: swordsmen
A: Both swordsmen came in fast; the goblin swished the spear back and forth, the weapon's sharp tip scratching Cries arm and holding him at bay.

Q: counterattack
A: On those occasions when he did spar, he not only understood how to defeat any attack, deflect, dodge, or block, but also knew which tactic would offer appropriate counterattacks or would keep his defensive posture strong against subsequent attacks from that foe, or even from others.

Q: purposefully
A: The three left Caer'alfar, moving purposefully into the deep woods.

Q: drape
A: Then he went about draping the blanket over the cave entrance, darkening the room so that he could barely make out his hand if he held it in front of his face.

Q: invade
(verb) to enter (a place, such as a foreign country) in order to take control by military force
A: 入侵
（動詞）進入（例如外國）以武力控制
He lost all sense of the passing of time; soon nothing invaded his focus.

Q: gulp
A: The image nodded; Elbryan fought for a gulp of air.

Q: indenture
A: Short of that, there was the very real possibility that Abbot Dobrinion would bind Jill into indenture to Connor, perhaps for the remainder of her life.

Q: sympathetically
A: Elbryan groaned sympathetically, running to get in view of the man once more.

Q: welfare
(noun) a government program for poor or unemployed people that helps pay for their food, housing, medical costs, etc.
A: 福利
（名詞）政府為貧困或失業者提供的計畫，幫助支付他們的食物、住房、醫療費用等。
To Jill, their mission seemed paramount, a stoic existence protecting the welfare of all the kingdom.
對 Jill 而言，這項使命至關重要，他過著堅忍不拔的生活，致力於守護所有 kingdom 的福祉。

Q: slob
A: But he was a letch, a drooling, grabby slob, who took it personally when Jill refused his advances.

Q: walkway
A: She wasn't particularly afraid; she didn't think the drunken slob would even get to her before he fell off the narrow walkway, dropping the eight feet to the fortress's small courtyard.

Q: outwardly
A: If she accepted his outwardly gracious offer and went inside, Gofflaw would soon follow, leaving the walls empty.

Q: conspiracy
(noun) a secret plan made by two or more people to do something that is harmful or illegal
A: 陰謀
（名詞）由兩個或以上的人秘密策劃，目的是做有害或非法的事
Even worse, for him to be out here fetching her, there was likely a conspiracy inside.

Q: grabby
A: But he was a letch, a drooling, grabby slob, who took it personally when Jill refused his advances.

Q: lass
A: "Calm, lass," Presso said, patting his hand in the air.

Q: motto
A: she finished, the motto of the once proud Coastpoint Guards.

Q: decent
(adjective) polite, moral, and honest
A: 還不錯
（形容詞）有禮貌、道德且誠實
Also, it had surprised Jill how much she missed Constantine Presso, a decent man - by Pireth Tulme's standards, at least.

Q: swollen
A: He had limped for a week, one foot swollen, one ankle and both his knees bruised, one eye closed and a lip too fat for him to drink anything without it dribbling down the front of his shirt.

Q: solitary
A: There were even reports of a smoke cloud rising lazily over the Barbacan, streaming from a solitary mountain known as Aida.

Q: crisscross
A: One had many daggers within easy grasp, hanging on a bandolier that crisscrossed his chest.
他胸前系着一条交错缠绕的弹药带，上面挂着许多匕首，伸手可及。

Q: neat
(adjective) not messy : clean and orderly
A: 真是太棒了
（形容詞）不亂：乾淨有序
Elbryan understood immediately that this was their destination, that there was something unusual about these plants; they were growing in neat rows, evenly spaced, and the ground around them was bare.

Q: gracefully
A: Silvery lines wove gracefully about the dark green stem; they seemed to Elbryan consistent with the fishing lines and the bowstrings the elves used.
銀色的線條優雅地纏繞在深綠色的莖幹上；它們看起來似乎與精靈們使用的釣線和弓弦如出一轍。

Q: cure
(verb) to make (someone) healthy again after an illness
A: 治癒
（動詞）使（某人）在生病後重新健康
So the monk, exhausted from fighting and then curing the stranger's magical poisoning, his mind heavy with drink, plopped down on his bed and was soon snoring loudly.
於是，那位僧人——既因戰鬥而精疲力竭，又因解除了陌生人的魔法中毒而耗盡心力，加上酒意熏人——一屁股癱倒在床上，不久便鼾聲如雷。

Q: resilient
A: Elbryan knew how strong find resilient his bow was, and so he figured that if the softening gel would work on darkfern, it might even defeat the metal.

Q: berry
A: But fruits and berries are naught but ticklings.

Q: slit
A: The old elf took up a curious-looking knife, bent upward on both sides and with its cutting edge on one side of a slit running down its middle.

Q: peel
A: A tiny strip peeled away, so thin as to be nearly translucent.

Q: crafting
A: The name would have to be correct, for this bow would be the epitome of his crafting, Joycenevial determined, the highest achievement in a career so often marked by perfection.

Q: hone
A: She was no novice to battle, this one, with finely honed reflexes.

Q: notch
A: He would spend the better part of half a year on this one, he knew, scraping and treating, notching and weaving spells of strength.

Q: callus
A: The fingers of the young man's right hand were soon laced with calluses, and the leather on the inside of his black arm guard had been worn down to half its original thickness.

Q: upside
A: He looked up to see that last giant upside down, flailing wildly, futilely, floating even farther away.

Q: exploit
(noun) an exciting act or action
A: 漏洞利用
（名詞）令人興奮的行為或行動
Y4 how can they know of me, more than the name of Nightbird, which I have not hidden, and of my exploits against them?

Q: broadsword
A: Of the six, only one was still accounted for, a huge broadsword named Icebreaker, wielded by a rarely seen ranger, Andacanavar, in the far northland of Alpinador.

Q: northland
A: Of the six, only one was still accounted for, a huge broadsword named Icebreaker, wielded by a rarely seen ranger, Andacanavar, in the far northland of Alpinador.

Q: perceive
(verb) to notice or become aware of (something)
A: 感知
（動詞）注意或覺察（某物）
And it went deeper than that; the ranger came to perceive the world about Symphony through the eyes of the magnificent horse.

Q: modesty
A: Modesty caused Elbryan to hesitate, but Tuntun wasn't in the mood for a debate.

Q: dump
(verb) to put (something) somewhere in a quick and careless way
A: 丟棄
（動詞）快速且隨意地將（某物）放到某處
The ranger went around to the back and dumped out the cauldron of poison.

Q: trusting
A: Elbryan's first instinct was to ask where, but he held the thought private, trusting that the elves would tell him if he needed to know.

Q: settler
(noun) a person who goes to live in a new place where usually there are few or no people
A: 拓荒者
（名詞）前往一個通常人口稀少或沒有人居住的新地方的人
There were the Moorlands - the Soupy Bogs, they had been affectionately called by the settlers on the edge of the Wilderlands.

Q: guardian
A: Except that now, he ran through the Moorlands, and recalling those tales of howling beasts and horrid guardians wasn't very comforting.

Q: basin
A: Rivulets of runoff had been crystalline all through the Moorlands, except in those low basins where the water collected and remained, where the ground and water seemed to blend, to melt together into a thick muddy stew.

Q: upstream
A: He noted a splash, not so far in the distance upstream.

Q: eeyan
A: "Eeyan kos?" one of them called.

Q: whoop
A: With a whoop of delight, the other goblins, predictably, came on.

Q: flanking
A: Elbryan caught the staff firmly in his left hand and extended that arm out in similar fashion so that the other flanking goblin was poked away.

Q: hitting
A: Seeing that creature in full flight, Elbryan stabbed the staff back out hard to his left, hitting the dazed and battered goblin right in the face.

Q: backtracking
A: Now I wonder if it wasn't merely a memory returned, a backtracking of the same course the elves.

Q: resident
(noun) someone who lives in a particular place
A: 駐地
（名詞）居住在特定地點的人
I have no new friends among the current residents of Dundalis, and in truth, I expect none.

Q: outskirt
A: Jill considered the offer for a long moment, then moved away with the man to a room he had rented in a small inn on the outskirts of Macomber.

Q: deceptive
A: His face' was clean shaven, seeming almost babyish, but anyone looking at powerful Tol knew that to be a deceptive façade.

Q: stooping
A: Tol moved closer to the stooping ranger as he spoke.

Q: farmhouse
A: A black bear had attacked a farmhouse and that alone was enough of a mystery to force the ranger to investigate.

Q: vent
A: The beast had run off from the farmhouse, creating a swath of devastation through the brush, even knocking over small trees, venting a rage that the ranger had never before witnessed in an animal.

Q: foamy
A: Three men lay about on piled skins, black bear mostly, drinking foamy beer from old mugs.
三名男子散落在堆叠的兽皮上——大多是黑熊皮——用旧酒杯喝着泡沫翻涌的啤酒。

Q: raccoon
A: If that was the case, then Elbryan would have his work cut out from him indeed, hunting almost day and night for other infected animals, everything from raccoons and weasels to bats.

Q: foam
A: No foam; the ranger breathed a sigh of relief.
没有泡沫；护林员松了一口气。

Q: sappy
A: Elbryan recognized the black, sappy poison, a pain - inducing product of a rare black birch tree.

Q: camouflage
A: Slowly Brother Justice closed, using bodies as camouflage.

Q: stealthily
A: Then, fearful that they would be too late, the pair split, left and right, and moved quickly and stealthily right up to the edge of the cavern entrance.

Q: vat
A: In a vat not far from the back wall of the shack, the ranger found a thick concoction of black liquid, and quickly surmised it to be the same irritant poison that had been used on the bear.

Q: concoction
A: In a vat not far from the back wall of the shack, the ranger found a thick concoction of black liquid, and quickly surmised it to be the same irritant poison that had been used on the bear.

Q: restrain
A: Again the monk restrained his feeling of outrage that this man - this simple, pitiful, wretched merchant could speak of Father Abbot Markwart as if he were the man's equal.

Q: stout
A: Jill regarded the short, stout man curiously.

Q: letch
A: But he was a letch, a drooling, grabby slob, who took it personally when Jill refused his advances.

Q: revert
A: Even his strict rules for duty had relaxed within the week, Pireth Tulme reverting to its typical partying ways.

Q: hangover
A: She collected ten of Pireth Tulme's Coastpoint Guards, using their hangovers as a tool for rejecting more of the others, then set out, double-timing the march down the dirt path.
她收集了十個 Pireth、Tulme's、Coastpoint 和 Guards，利用他們的宿醉作為拒絕其他人的藉口，隨後便動身，大步流星地沿著土路前行。

Q: foothold
A: He ran hard to the side, then leaped up atop a rounded boulder, gaining a foothold and turning back in a quick charge to meet the rushing monster.

Q: barter
A: Often marauding goblins would send in a messenger before the attack to ask for surrender, to barter for a bribe, warning that battle would otherwise be joined.

Q: hah
A: "Hah!" the huge man bellowed.

Q: foolhardiness
A: But sheer terror, sheer instinct, and an unselfishness that bordered on foolhardiness, allowed for nothing less.

Q: fete
A: Jill watched him for a fete moments, honestly intrigued.

Q: encroachment
A: But then, in perhaps the worst torture of all' to the valiant Touel'alfar, Juraviel felt the encroachment, felt the dark and cold presence of Bestesbulzibar creeping into his thoughts, scouring his mind.

Q: sheath
A: He slid Tempest into its sheath, looped Hawkwing over his back, then climbed up, offering his hand to Pony.

Q: hound
A: Jill sighed deeply every time she considered the man who had called himself the hound of ill omen.

Q: weep
A: She moved to the door to see the friar shuffling down the muddy lane, weeping and crying out for the "sins of men" and the woeful state of preparation.

Q: diatribe
A: Jill did go out one night, while Avelyn went down into the common room of the inn they had chosen, spouting his diatribes.

Q: inconspicuous
A: Master Jojonah looked down from an inconspicuous balcony at the large chamber, bare of any furnishing but for a few practice riggings sitting against the far wall.

Q: occasionally
(adverb) sometimes but not often
A: 偶爾
（副詞）有時但不常
He uttered a chant repeatedly, using it to bolster his failing strength, and De'Unnero, the new master who had taken Siherton's place, stalked about him, occasionally stinging him with a riding crop.

Q: immaculate
A: Behind Quintall stood a tenth-year immaculate.

Q: plat
A: Bradwarden's heavy bow, swung as a club, rang off the plated armor, splintering as it hit.

Q: underling
A: Among the three evil races, none had earned any reputation of loyalty or honor, but now, with the bracers, the dactyl could hold faith that its four chosen generals would survive the not unexpected treachery of their underlings.

Q: rightfully
A: "One whose title as Brother Justice is fair and true, and who carries the punishment rightfully earned by the outlaw monk you name as your companion?"

Q: renegade
A: And he did not desire to leave behind any legacy of failure=including the existence of the renegade Avelyn.

Q: isolate
(verb) to put or keep (someone or something) in a place or situation that is separate from others
A: 分離
（動詞）將（某人或某物）置於與他人分開的地點或情境中
Their fear isolates them, and they often cannot distinguish friend from foe.
恐懼使他們陷入孤立，他們往往無法分辨敵我。

Q: equate
A: And, in the end, it is a sense of accomplishment, of purpose, and not the wealth attained by such accomplishment, that equates to fulfillment and happiness.

Q: seeking
A: He used all his training, all his tools, focusing his senses one at a time in each direction, on every plant and every animal, seeking some hint of the source.

Q: dumbfoundedly
A: The demon stared dumbfoundedly at the dusty cloud, at Avelyn, as if to ask what the man had done, and again, Avelyn had no answers.

Q: ears
A: "Two more ears!" Cric laughed, but Paulson wasn't thinking along those lines just then.

Q: disarming
A: "Ah, me little human laddie," Bradwarden said with that disarming smile, though it surely seemed condescending coming from so far on high, "Ye'd not be wanting me to give up me secrets, now would ye?

Q: rousing
A: On they charged, Bradwarden singing a rousing song and Chipmunk forcing away his tears, locking them behind a wall of sheer anger.

Q: droppings
A: A hoofprint or me droppings?

Q: bearded
A: Bradwarden laughed riotously, then hoisted a huge skin and poured an amber-colored liquid - Elbryan recognized it as boggle - into his mouth, a considerable amount splashing over his bearded face.

Q: sly
A: And," he paused and offered a sly wink, "don't ye fear, for I'm not overly fond o' human flesh."

Q: differ
(verb) to be different
A: 不同
（動詞）與眾不同
In Pireth Tulme, even the winter was one long gray sheet of clouds and cold rain, differing from the summer only in terms of temperature.

Q: kinship
A: Pony went to him, loving him all the more, feeling a true kinship with the man, feeling a great deal of pity, as well.

Q: parapet
A: Jill dodged easily, then kicked out behind the flying weapon, just nicking the powrie on the back but solidly enough so the overbalanced dwarf fell from the parapet eight feet to the ground below.

Q: crotch
A: Gothra stared down at the line of blood running from forehead to crotch, then looked back at the demon.

Q: sheathed
A: Jill sheathed her sword instead, pulled her belt off, and leaped out from the wall, beyond the climbing dwarf.

Q: havoc
A: If she could get across the deck to the stern catapult or more particularly, to the cauldrons of pitch and the firepit near the catapult, then she might be able to cause more than a little havoc.

Q: jabbing
A: With a howl, it finally let go, scrambling about to evade the jabbing dagger.

Q: mischief
A: She turned to the catapult, its arm low and ready to fire, then looked at the vats of burning pitch, wondering what mischief she might cause.

Q: capstan
A: She kicked over the pitch barrels, spilling one onto the capstan that held the anchor line and knocking another down the stairs to the lower main deck.

Q: conspicuous
A: She tried to straighten her still-damp clothes, but realized that she would be conspicuous indeed to any, walking as she was without boots, and without the dirtied, calloused feet of a peasant woman.

Q: stories
A: The man rambled on and on, telling mostly stories of his dealings with the various monasteries of Honce-the-Bear, even with St.

Q: precede
(verb) to happen, go, or come before (something or someone)
A: 前置
（動詞）發生、去、或先於（某物或某人）
Perhaps word of the disaster had preceded her.

Q: foaming
A: One of the goblins brought out a bulging waterskin, and as soon as the creature poured some of the foaming liquid into a mug, Elbryan knew that it held some potent drink indeed.

Q: estimate
(noun) a guess that you make based on the information you have about the size, amount, etc., of something
A: 估算
（名詞）你根據你對某物的大小、數量等資訊所做的猜測
Estimates of the enemy force ranged from a thousand warriors to a thousand ships full of warriors.

Q: swig
A: He reached into a pocket of his robe and produced a small flask, popping the top and sucking a huge swig.

Q: confide
A: He told Jill much - more than he would have ever believed he could confide - holding back only the specifics of the Ring Stones, the secret island, the method and fatal result of his escape, and the fact that he carried with him a stolen cache of powerful magic.

Q: oppose
(verb) to disagree with or disapprove of (something or someone)
A: 反對
（動詞）不同意或不贊同（某事或某人）
In these general rows, as opposed to the occasions when all in the bar teamed up against the monk, Avelyn more than held his ground.

Q: holler
A: The huge bear of a man tossed his attackers with ease, punched and twisted deftly, hollering "Ho, ho, what!" every time he felled another.

Q: wheeze
A: The giant was indeed closing for the kill, lifting its deadly weapon, when an arrow thudded hard into its back, turning its evil laughter into a sudden wheeze.

Q: sheepishly
A: He was sitting upright now, smiling sheepishly, the cloud of pain and death gone from his plump features.

Q: complicate
A: Up here, Jill was Cat-the-Stray again, a younger girl in a world less complicated, with feelings less confusing.

Q: garnet
A: They gave him but two stones: a smooth yellow-hued sunstone and a cabochon garnet, a carbuncle, the deepest shade of red.

Q: mare
A: Pony came riding in then on a roan mare, one of several wild horses that would allow themselves to be ridden.

Q: efficiently
(adjective) capable of producing desired results without wasting materials, time, or energy
A: 有效率地
（形容詞）能夠在不浪費材料、時間或精力的情況下產生期望的結果
Paulson stepped inside the range and caught the spear by the shaft and rushed up its length, quickly and efficiently embedding his sword deep in the creature's chest.

Q: pitfall
A: Brother Justice knew the pitfalls, though.

Q: gwendolyn
A: Gwendolyn of the Sea since the fight," the bartender of the tavern added.

Q: assortment
A: If the demon sets its army to block us, then so we shall be blocked, and not my sword, nor Avelyn's magic, not Bradwarden's strength, nor your own assortment of weapons, will possibly get us through so many swarming monsters.

Q: jester
A: Brother Justice's first thought was that Avelyn had hired on with this obviously wealthy merchant, perhaps to perform some necessary feat with the stones, perhaps merely as a court jester.

Q: yelp
A: The dog's legs splayed wide; it gave one yelp, then lay still, its back broken, its lungs collapsing.

Q: foyer
A: The man pointed toward a door across the foyer.

Q: corn
A: He had crossed the Moorlands, corning from the west.

Q: jamb
A: He kicked again and again, repeatedly slamming the lock, until finally, the wood of the jamb gave way, the door flying wide to reveal a portly man, richly dressed, standing behind a large oaken desk, a loaded crossbow in hand.

Q: fugitive
A: Likely, the man was in no way connected to Avelyn, but still the fugitive monk remained concerned.
那名男子很可能與 Avelyn 毫無瓜葛，但這名在逃的僧人仍感到憂心忡忡。

Q: familiarity
A: That air alone brought to the young woman familiarity, a crispness that she had not known in the city of Palmaris nor in Pireth Tulme, where the dull and damp fog seemed eternal.

Q: garner
A: Obviously he had dealt with Markwart - where else would he have garnered so powerful a stone?

Q: accomplish
(verb) to succeed in doing (something)
A: 完成
（動詞）成功完成（某事）
Many things could be accomplished with such a stone.

Q: infinite
A: It seemed as if an hour went by, but then as if only a second had passed; what appeared as an infinite plain was crossed by a single step.

Q: collide
A: So many times he thought he would collide with jags of stone only to watch them rush under him at the last possible second.

Q: ant
A: Below him, massed like ants, were the campsites of armies.

Q: monstrosity
A: But that spectacle couldn't hold Brother Justice's attention for any length of time, not with this huge monstrosity leering at him from on high.

Q: redemption
A: The man had passed the point of redemption and had perhaps awakened a dangerous curiosity in the demon.

Q: feeble
A: The monk drove the feeble merchant to his knees and held fast long after the struggling stopped, long after the merchant's arms fell slack at his sides.

Q: grant
(verb) to agree to do, give, or allow (something asked for or hoped for)
A: 格蘭特
（動詞）同意去做、給予或允許（被要求或期望的事物）
Normally in a test of archery, each contestant would be granted a specified number of shots, with the best total score serving as the measure.

Q: victorious
A: Elbryan clenched a fist, thinking himself victorious as he marked the flight.

Q: roam
A: His eyes betrayed his idea, roaming to the centaur's strong back.

Q: arse
A: Ye should be more to looking past yer arse, though yer target's past yer nose."

Q: converge
A: Elbryan glanced both ways, then, figuring that the paths converged just the other side of the boulder, went right.

Q: homage
A: Elbryan went right to the heart of the grove, paying homage to whoever was buried there, then came back to the edge, wanting to feel the breeze in his face.

Q: downwind
A: It was taking his measure, Elbryan knew, though he was not downwind and too far for most horses even to notice him.

Q: steed
A: Or, when either of them was too close for such weapons, they merely spurred their powerful steeds on, running down the helpless powries or goblins that ventured into their path.

Q: swear
(verb) to state (something) very strongly and sincerely
A: 發誓
（動詞）要非常強烈且真誠地陳述（某事）
The wind rushed past his ears, the landscape flying along beneath, such a thrill of the run, such a smoothness of stride, that Elbryan would have sworn he was flying across a cushion of air.

Q: aimlessly
A: had, in fact, lost ground, wandering aimlessly about the large city.

Q: deter
A: The brave woman was not easily deterred.

Q: nip
A: The demon's arms shot forward, fingers extended, and black tendrils of crackling electricity spouted from them, biting against the wall and running the length of the straight passage, nipping and snapping at Elbryan and Avelyn, at Pony and Bradwarden as they followed their friends around the bend.

Q: bet
(verb) to make a bet : to risk losing something (such as money) if your guess about what will happen is wrong
A: 但是
（動詞）下注：冒著失去某些東西（例如金錢）的風險，如果你對結果的猜測錯誤
"We would climb up to the top rail and bet on how long we could walk it."

Q: suffocate
A: Though she was outside, she felt as if she were suffocating, closed within a space that was too tight.

Q: astride
A: Out from the gaps in the line came the next surprise, a goblin cavalry, the diminutive creatures astride shaggy ponies.

Q: disciplined
A: And working in concert," he added, sweeping his arm across the panorama of the encampment, indicating the disciplined manner in which the creatures were organizing their camp.

Q: masse
A: And beyond the masses loomed a single dark silhouette, a conical mountain tipped by a steady stream of dark smoke.

Q: misshapen
A: On the ground beside the body lay the ruined broach, its hematite core melted and misshapen, an elongated black egg.

Q: unwanted
A: Might the mad friar's increasing reputation have brought unwanted recognition from the strict order?

Q: deft
A: A deft twist by the woman turned the sword out of harm's way, allowing Brother Justice merely a glancing hit that forced Jill back a step.

Q: ruse
(noun) a trick or act that is used to fool someone
A: 詭計
（名詞）用來欺騙他人的詭計或行為
Elbryan put his staff up high to block the expected punch, but even though he seemed to fall for the ruse, the ranger was not caught.

Q: enthusiastically
A: Avelyn nodded enthusiastically, but the ranger's words only heightened his fear that this was indeed no coincidental attack, that the fighting monks of the Abellican Church were after him.

Q: lately
(adverb) in the recent period of time : recently
A: 最近
（名詞）最近加入團體、開始新活動等的人：新來者
Lately, though, Belster had begun changing that.

Q: lord
(noun) a man who ruled over a large area of land in the Middle Ages
A: 領主
（名詞）中世紀統治大片土地的人
He studied the man in the distant corner, the one Tol had referred to sarcastically as "our lord protector," with new interest.

Q: vertically
A: Elbryan casually put Hawkwing out vertically in front of him, picking off the punch with the hard wood.

Q: skilled
(adjective) having the training, knowledge, and experience that is needed to do something : having a lot of skill
A: 技術嫻熟
（形容詞）擁有完成某事所需的訓練、知識與經驗：擁有大量技能
Then the ranger began his scan again, seeking the newcomer, this skilled fighter, this assassin.

Q: hustle
A: The ranger shrugged it away and hustled to the side of the fat monk.

Q: herb
(noun) a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food
A: 草本
（名詞）植物或植物的一部分，用作藥用或賦予食物風味
This man had been-poisoned, no doubt about it, but the poison was not based in any substance, in any herb or plant or any animal venom.

Q: swerved
A: Elbryan watched him go, taking some comfort in the fact that the man swerved for the inn's side door and was apparently going to his room, not back to the common room.

Q: affair
(noun) work or activities done for a purpose : commercial, professional, public, or personal business
A: 外遇
（名詞）為特定目的而從事的工作或活動：商業、專業、公共或個人業務
Elbryan didn't know exactly where he might fit in to such a private affair, but he expected that he and the fat monk - and likely the deadly stranger, as well - had not seen the last of one another.

Q: forewarn
A: Now Avelyn was indeed growing fearful; it wasn't like Jill to disappear for so long without forewarning him or without finding some way to contact him.

Q: defined
A: To Avelyn, who had lived all of his life in the more populous and defined central region of Honce-the-Bear, and who had lately.

Q: uncompromising
A: She was sorry that Avelyn had been forced to act as thief and killer, sorry that this gentle man - and despite the barroom brawls, Pony knew Avelyn to be a gentle man - had been put into such an uncompromising position.

Q: wearily
A: Elbryan sighed wearily.

Q: foolishly
A: And then they were buried beneath the subsequent memories: the death of Thagraine, of the boy who had foolishly gone onto Pimaninicuit, of all the crew of the Windrunner, of Dansally, of Siherton.

Q: illusion
(noun) something that looks or seems different from what it is : something that is false or not real but that seems to be true or real
A: 幻覺
（名詞）看起來或看起來與實際不同的事物：虛假或不真實，但看起來真實或真實的東西
I hold no comforting illusions; that group is in danger as great as my own.
我没有抱任何自欺欺人的幻想；那群人面临的危险，和我自己一样大。

Q: wraith
A: Quintall, Brother Justice, fell to his wraith knees before the dactyl, bowed his head, and spoke.

Q: magnificence
A: - in all its horrible beauty, in all its magnificence.

Q: observation
(noun) a statement about something you have noticed : a comment or remark
A: 觀察
（名詞）關於你注意到的事物的陳述：評論或評論
I cannot know, can only guess, and I fear that any guess I make will be tainted by the observations of my current life.

Q: mournful
A: Bradwarden took up his pipes then, following the meal with a mournful, soulful tune that conjured in Avelyn images of the rolling hills, the wheatfields, and grapevines of Youmaneff.

Q: beneficial
(adjective) producing good or helpful results or effects : producing benefits
A: 有益
（形容詞）產生良好或有益的結果或效果：產生效益
"Beneficial," Avelyn said with all confidence and without hesitation.

Q: jostle
A: Symphony snorted again and jostled about, but gradually came to accept the woman.
Symphony 又哼了一聲，掙扎了一陣，但漸漸地接受了那個女人。

Q: culmination
A: For Elbryan, it was the culmination of his youth, where every waking thought had led him to this point with this woman, his soulmate, his Pony.

Q: insignia
A: Thankfully, there were no giants or even powries to be seen, but there were at least fifty goblins down there, with several, Elbryan noted, wearing the black-and-gray insignia of the dactyl's army.

Q: reconcile
(verb) to find a way of making (two different ideas, facts, etc.) exist or be true at the same time
A: 調和
（動詞）尋找一種方式，使（兩個不同的想法、事實等）同時存在或為真
The large man's knowledge of goblins simply didn't reconcile with this sight before him.
这位魁梧男子对哥布林的了解，与眼前这一幕完全无法吻合。

Q: wooded
A: Tall Cric was by far the fastest of the three and he forged ahead, gaining steadily on the goblin as it scrambled down the back side of the hill, then over the wooded floor of the next valley.

Q: corkscrew
A: Even more surprising to the three men were the war engines, a dozen at least, great catapults and spear-throwing ballistae, and huge corkscrew devices, obviously for burrowing through fortified walls.

Q: concoct
A: One of the giants continued to stammer on about bad luck and other such nonsense, trying hard to concoct some excuse that might keep its skin attached to its body.

Q: crest
A: True to her word, Pony was riding hard to the south as the sun crested the eastern horizon.

Q: thievery
A: Stealthy thievery seemed the order of the day.

Q: diving
A: Hawkwing's bowstring hummed, the arrow flying true, diving into the back of the peeing goblin's head.

Q: hatchet
A: The ranger dropped Hawkwing, reached behind him to his pack, and tore free his hatchet.

Q: ineffective
A: Elbryan looked at his weapons, so ineffective against the sturdy powrie.

Q: peg
A: Chipmunk popped out the last fastening peg, and, with the strength of a giant, the centaur lifted free the huge beam.

Q: strung
A: A second puzzle faced the ranger when he noticed a cord, thin but strong, strung to his left, along the wall, going past him and past Quintall.

Q: undetected
A: He left Symphony in the forest and moved tree to tree, crossing past goblin sentries undetected, at last finding a good vantage point on the edge of the village.

Q: threateningly
A: Elbryan didn't flinch nor did he look back threateningly when a mug shattered against the wall beside the exit, a missile obviously aimed at the back of his head.

Q: unleash
A: The stone; as if it were something sentient, had called to the monk on that day when he had presented it to Elbryan and Symphony, and Avelyn, who had floated down the face of a cliff, who had walked on water and unleashed tremendous fireballs, who had held the power of a thunderstorm in his puny, mortal hands, would not discount any possibilities of its God-given power.

Q: abandoned
A: Pony and Elbryan spent a long and quiet moment together, ending it wordlessly with a kiss that passed as a promise from Elbryan to the woman that she would not be abandoned, and as a promise from Pony that she and those who would leave would be ready when the moment of opportunity was upon them.

Q: fro
A: The sky brightened to a dull gray shortly before the dawn, another lazy snowstorm dropping scattered flakes that floated to and fro during their descent.

Q: smother
A: It slammed into a young tree, snapping branches and stumbling, but held its balance - stupidly, for the ground offered its only chance of smothering the flames - and ran on.

Q: southwestern
A: Every so often a cloud would rush overhead, pushed by southwestern breezes, but for the most part the stars shone crisp and clear, and die smell of spring was everywhere, the smell of new life.

Q: spotted
A: Pony looked back and spotted Elbryan sitting on a low branch of a tree on the northern side of the ravine.

Q: bittersweet
A: The encampment that night, closer to Dundalis than to Weedy Meadow, was filled with a bittersweet atmosphere.

Q: disagreeable
A: And they were indeed a ragtag band; the best among them, other than Pony, Bradwarden, and Avelyn, was probably unreliable Paulson or the always irritating, disagreeable Tol Yuganick.

Q: circlet
A: He took the circlet back from her and set it about her forehead.

Q: droplet
A: Elbryan knew not how long the candles would last, how long it would take their heat to melt the snow domes above them, the droplets falling to extinguish the flames.

Q: undead
A: But then the undead thing was there, right before him, propelled by something other than its legs - was there, barely a foot away, its bony fingers clasped about the ranger's throat!

Q: rotted
A: Now his hit did indeed sting the zombie, the sword tearing a deep gash in the rotted flesh, smacking hard against a rib.

Q: shear
A: Mighty Tempest sheared right through the crystal, and the whole of it blew into dust, shattered a thousand times.

Q: pommel
A: He held it up before his admiring gaze, studying the craftsmanship, the gleaming silverel, the magnificent gemstone pommel, the blue, the storm clouds.

Q: tendril
A: It was as they had feared the monsters using the occupied towns as base and supply camps while they sent their dark tendrils further south, first in probes, but soon, so Paulson believed, in great numbers.

Q: perk
A: Elbryan perked his ears up considerably at that bit of news.

Q: firewood
A: Elbryan, Bradwarden, and Avelyn came upon a group of a dozen goblins chopping firewood, and summarily destroyed them.

Q: playfully
A: "Ho, ho, what?" Pony said to him playfully, drawing a smile from the monk.

Q: wryly
A: Elbryan smiled wryly at Bradwarden before the fearsome centaur could take offense.
在那名令人畏懼的半人馬來得及動怒之前，Elbryan 對 Bradwarden 露出一抹苦澀的笑容。

Q: endanger
A: The monk understood the situation up front, understood that Elbryan could not buy him very much more time without endangering many lives.

Q: blindly
A: The burning giant continued on with hardly a thought for the dwarf, running blindly, swatting futilely at the flames.

Q: bedside
A: Pony, who hadn't been involved in the previous discussion at Avelyn's bedside, seemed not to understand.

Q: cohesive
A: That realization struck the big man profoundly; for the first time in many years; he felt like a part of something larger, than himself, a cohesive circle of comrades, of friends.

Q: whining
A: The powrie had little love of goblins and found Gothra a pitiful whining creature.

Q: readied
A: He wished that he had Hawkwing readied, that he could lead the way with a stinging arrow.

Q: inexorably
A: Yet another caravan of monsters, laden with engines of war and moving inexorably south, washed those peaceful thoughts from Avelyn's mind.

Q: amusement
A: Avelyn sensed the spirit's amusement.

Q: victor
A: break of dawn, south along the wild trails, the weary and grieving victors, the new protectors of the holy stones.

Q: inconvenience
A: The dactyl howled, more in rage than pain, for' Elbryan's arrows were but a minor inconvenience to the mighty creature.

Q: slamming
A: The monster's other arm shot out hard, slamming the wall in front of Elbryan, preventing him from running past.

Q: dissuade
A: The question was not meant to dissuade any attack, Elbryan knew in looking at his determined companion, but to logically guide the group in the best possible direction.

Q: riderless
A: The ranger noted, too, that Paulson's riderless mount was close behind them, and while he was glad that the horse had escaped, he was not pleased by the sight.

Q: receding
A: But those shouts were fast receding, Symphony's great strides outdistancing the pursuit, and sheer luck saw the ranger through the shower of giant-thrown stones.

Q: spurt
A: The left-hand wall of the throne room crumbled; the twin lava flows intensified, spurting molten stone across the room.

Q: overbalance
A: Reaching, reaching, the giant overbalanced and fell to the ground.

Q: traitor
A: At that moment, the ranger had more immediate problems than some mythical monster hundreds of miles away, for if there was indeed a traitor in their midst, then the threat would increase.

Q: impiety
A: The weakness of mankind, the impiety of.

Q: cowardice
A: Elbryan knew well that the man had not been ill, and he considered the sudden cowardice truly out of character.

Q: precaution
A: And now that we are known, our enemies take precautions, moving about in larger, better-prepared bands.

Q: thump
A: Less than ten steps into the woods, he heard a single thump, a centaur's kick against a head propped by a tree trunk, and he knew that it was finished.

Q: unarmored
A: Why hadn't he just put Hawkwing to use, shooting arrow after arrow at the spike wielder's unarmored head until the thing fell over dead?

Q: significant
(adjective) large enough to be noticed or have an effect
A: 重要性
（形容詞）足夠大以致被注意到或產生影響
But neither will we deliver any significant blows.

Q: unasked
A: It is the life that fate has thrust upon us, and I am proud indeed that few, so very few, have shrunk before their sudden, unasked for responsibilities.

Q: budding
A: Just out of sight of the encampment, the small group came upon a party of elves - there might have been five - or there might have been twenty, so fleeting were their glimpses of the ever-elusive sprites - dancing amid the budding branches of several trees.

Q: unhindered
A: The goblins did indeed send out another pair of scouts, and these two moved unhindered through the woods, then went back to the main group reporting no sign of their missing eight companions.

Q: plod
A: Satisfied as End-o'-the-World was left behind, the beast turned northward, thinking to swoop low over the newest caravan plodding south, to encourage its minions and to strike fear in their hearts all at once.

Q: idly
A: Elbryan could not watch idly, of course, and as soon as Hawkwing came up, the others realized that the time for action was upon them.

Q: clump
A: He settled for a clump of birch trees, throwing his body into their midst as he threw his mind into the hematite he tightly clutched.

Q: stooge
A: "You will grow accustomed to your new body, my stooge, my general," the dactyl teased, "my assassin.

Q: stony
A: The closest two columns stretched out their stony arms, broke through the inanimate stone holding fast their legs, and started the monk's way.

Q: foolishness
A: The giant stumbled and went down, the centaur in fast pursuit, cursing his foolishness in using the bow and reaching for his cudgel.

Q: diminished
A: For Tuntun, the sting of being left out of that all-important journey had not diminished, and no logical arguments could change the way the elf felt about it.

Q: illumination
A: Now the fire was no more than embers, their orange glow casting faint illumination over the resting forms of the humans, the light seeming appropriate for the rhythmic breathing of the sleeping folk.

Q: afterlife
A: There is no afterlife for a miserable wretch such as thee!

Q: overmatched
A: Juraviel fought valiantly, but he was overmatched.

Q: impromptu
A: Elbryan rested back against the diagonal tree root in this impromptu room of Oracle, digesting his own words.

Q: otherworldly
A: What he did know was that the, demon dactyl was searching for him; for them, sending its otherworldly vision out far and wide.

Q: diabolical
A: He ordered her to the left, toward the giant without the glowing spike, for he sensed that the spike held some diabolical power.

Q: trudge
A: Toward it they went, trudging on, plowing through the heavy ash.

Q: charged
A: Elbryan scrambled to untangle himself from Pony, and charged off behind the monk, the woman coming next, and bulky Bradwarden bringing up the rear.

Q: dent
A: The arrow hit solidly, denting the armor plate and driving through, but not so deep as to cause any serious wound.

Q: ramming
A: Three quick strides later, the centaur was upon the giant, ramming hard into the behemoth's back.

Q: gully
A: Halfway along the trail through the gully, an ominous and familiar orange glow appeared

Q: menacingly
A: The rockman looked at Pony, then turned back fully upon Elbryan, red-striped fingers clenching the air menacingly.

Q: teem
A: The dactyl hesitated at the sight, at the stone aglow with teeming magic.

Q: wrath
(noun) extreme anger
A: 憤怒
（名詞）極端憤怒
The rockman moved closer and Bestesbulzibar lifted from the ground, hooking its powerful legs about Quintall, and then speeding the instrument of its wrath across the valley, above the heads of the cowering minions, and back to Aida.

Q: sulfuric
A: Even from this great height, Elbryan and Pony could feel the intense heat, and the sulfuric stench was nearly overwhelming.

Q: armband
A: He took the green armband from his right arm, the one the elves said would defeat any poison, and tore it in two, handing one strip to Pony.

Q: dripping
A: Tuntun flew away, back up toward the combatants, her slender daggers in hand, both dripping magma from Quintall's eyes.

Q: whack
A: Avelyn tried to whack with Tempest, but the demon understood the power of the ranger sword and would not allow the monk to bring it to bear.

Q: grate
A: The others followed without delay, and their hopes mounted when they came to a heavy grate, bars set floor to ceiling, blocking the passage.

Q: swishing
A: Then, even worse for the fomorian, it got a swishing torch across the face as its partner tried to catch up to the scrambling ranger.

Q: spew
A: It came up fast through the hole in the floor at the side of the dais, rushed past the flowing lava quickly, spewing the red stone all about.

Q: repertoire
A: Avelyn desperately searched his magical repertoire, but it was Pony who struck next, thrusting forth the graphite rod and letting loose a bolt of streaking lightning, bouncing it off the, wall, angled perfectly to skip around the bend and bear down on the demon.

Q: archway
A: Up ahead, the corridor widened, like the top half of an hourglass, and then ended in a wall, broken only by a large archway, through which the demon dactyl scrambled.

Q: budge
A: He did see Bradwarden, slamming repeatedly, stubbornly, at the doors, not budging them in the least.
他确实看见布拉德沃登正一再地、顽强地猛敲门，但门纹丝不动。

Q: stalagmite
A: - a hundred feet, at least, two hundred-toward a floor of jagged stalagmites.

Q: conduit
A: Avelyn growled low and called to God, begging for more energy, channeling it, as pure a conduit of godly might as ever had stood upon Corona.

Q: rotate
(verb) to move or turn in a circle
A: 旋轉
（動詞）在圓周內移動或轉動
With a sickening crackle of bone, the creature's head rotated completely around and bowed, examining the second imperfection of its form, a scarred lump under its lower left shoulder blade.

Q: starkness
A: The starkness of the scene from this vantage point, in this mounting light, amazed the companions.
从这个角度看，在渐强的光线中，眼前的景象如此荒凉，令同行者们惊叹不已。

Q: buck
(noun) a male animal (such as a male deer)
A: 巴克
（名詞）男性動物（例如雄性鹿）
Elbryan hardly heard the sharp scolding his father offered, the boy's eyes basking in the sight, moving from the carcass of a caribou buck, to a deer, to a line of coneys, to ...

Q: impetuous
(adjective) acting or done quickly and without thought : controlled by emotion rather than thought : impulsive
A: 衝動
（形容詞）行動或快速且不加思考：受情感控制而非思考：衝動
Their fathers, who had come forward to meet the impetuous children, to scold them again for being so far away from Dundalis, let the opportunity pass.

Q: contradiction
(noun) the act of saying something that is opposite or very different in meaning to something else
A: 矛盾
（名詞）說出與另一事物意義相反或意義非常不同的事物的行為
That seeming contradiction had left Elbryan in a quandary.

Q: intervene
(verb) to come or occur between two times or events
A: 介入
（動詞）指在兩個時間或事件之間出現或發生
When she wouldn't - couldn't - tell him anything about the staff-wielding stranger who had intervened in the inn, the ferocious monk had beaten her again, and now one of her eyes was swollen closed.
當她不願——或者說無法——向他透露任何關於那位在客棧中出手相助、手持法杖的陌生人的消息時，那位凶狠的僧人又毆打了她一頓，如今她的其中一隻眼睛已腫得睜不開了。

Q: sustain
(verb) to provide what is needed for (something or someone) to exist, continue, etc.
A: 延音
（動詞）提供（某物或某人）存在、持續等所需的條件。
Pony couldn't sustain her smile as she watched him go, wondering if she had pushed him a little too hard.
Pony 看著他離去，笑容漸漸僵在臉上，心想自己是否對他太過苛求了。

Q: simultaneously
(adjective) happening at the same time —often + with
A: 同時進行
（形容詞）同時發生 — 通常為 +
The staff connected simultaneously on the sword and the goblin's hand, knocking the weapon from the creature's grasp and launching it a dozen feet away.

Q: grinding
A: A grinding sound, the great gates sliding open, brought the young man from his contemplations.
一阵吱呀声响起，巨大的城门缓缓滑开，将那年轻人从沉思中惊醒。

Q: ranking
(noun) a list of people or things that are ordered according to their quality, ability, size, etc.
A: 排名
（名詞）根據人或事物的品質、能力、大小等排序的清單。
Precious and thus the third ranking priest in the entire Abellican Church, had performed the ceremony himself!

Q: cautious
(adjective) careful about avoiding danger or risk
A: 謹慎
（形容詞）小心避免危險或風險
But even the great wound in the monster's belly fast closed, while Quintall's movements became more cautious, more dangerous.

Q: counterpart
(noun) someone or something that has the same job or purpose as another
A: 對應角色
（名詞）與他人有相同工作或目的的人或事
Each of this group nodded respectfully at his younger counterparts as he passed them on the rim; some mentioned that Elbryan's patrols would serve as their vital liaison with the village proper.

Q: overseer
A: Siherton's features befit his rank of class overseer, the disciplinarian of the newest brothers.
西赫顿的举止风度与他作为班级督导的身份相称，他是新入会的兄弟们的纪律监督者。

Q: dedication
(noun) a feeling of very strong support for or loyalty to someone or something : the quality or state of being dedicated to a person, group, cause, etc.
A: 獻詞
（名詞）對某人或某事有非常強烈的支持或忠誠感：對一個人、團體、事業等的奉獻精神或狀態。
It was true enough; Avelyn's incredible dedication was fast becoming the talk of St.-Mere-Abelle.

Q: leak
(verb) to let something (such as a liquid or gas) in or out through a hole in a surface
A: 洩漏
（動詞）讓某物（如液體或氣體）透過表面上的孔洞進出
He felt the first tears leaking from his eyes and tried to deny them.

Q: divert
(verb) to change the direction or use of (something)
A: 改道
（動詞）用來改變（某物）的方向或用法
None of it diverted Avelyn's attention from the wonders of the place, though he did listen somewhat, fearing to miss any questions directed his way.

Q: distinction
(noun) a difference that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc. : a noticeable difference between things or people
A: 榮譽
（名詞）你能看見、聽見、聞到、感覺到的差異：事物或人之間的明顯差異
Smealy as he had drowned the powrie, without distinction of the fact that the victim this time was not an evil dwarf but a human being.

Q: explicit
(adjective) very clear and complete : leaving no doubt about the meaning
A: 明確
（形容詞）非常清晰且完整：毫無疑問地表達了意義
But his orders concerning Pimaninicuit had been explicit and unyielding: only those stones treated to retain their magic could be brought from the island.
但他關於 Pimaninicuit 的命令卻是明確且毫不妥協的：唯有經過特殊處理、能保留其魔力的石頭，才能從島上帶出。

Q: sphere
(noun) a round object : globe
A: 球面
（名詞）圓形物體：地球
At first he thought them the borders of the known spheres, for he had heard theories of the universe as a series of overlapping, interlocking heavenly spheres, the invisible bubbles that held the layers of stars in place.

Q: dense
(adjective) having parts that are close together
A: 密集
（形容詞）部分相近
It was heavier than Avelyn had expected, quite solid and dense.
它比艾维琳预想的要重，质地相当坚实且稠密。

Q: seemingly
(adjective) appearing to be true but not being true or certain : apparent
A: 看起來
（形容詞）看似真實但不真實或確定：表觀
Pony and Chipmunk continued their wild ride, weaving about the pines, cutting sharp corners, Pony's sword flashing, Chipmurk's seemingly endless stream of daggers spinning out.

Q: induce
(verb) to cause (someone or something) to do something
A: 誘導
（動詞）使（某人或某物）做某事
Elbryan recognized the black, sappy poison, a pain - inducing product of a rare black birch tree.

Q: span
(noun) the period of time between two dates or events
A: 跨度
（名詞）兩個日期或事件之間的時間段
In the span of a few unbelievable minutes, Elbryan's entire world had been thrown down.

Q: threshold
(noun) a piece of wood, metal, or stone that forms the bottom of a door and that you walk over as you enter a room or building
A: 門檻
（名詞）一塊木頭、金屬或石頭，形成門底，當你進入房間或建築物時會踩到它
On the charred threshold of one ruin, he saw a tiny corpse, a blackened ball.

Q: empathy
(noun) the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions : the ability to share someone else's feelings
A: 同理心
（名詞）你理解並分享他人經驗與情感的感覺：能夠分享他人的感受
But Elbryan felt that soft feeling - that sympathy, that empathy - and he knew then that he was not alone.

Q: timber
(noun) trees that are grown in order to produce wood
A: 木材
（名詞）為了生產木材而種植的樹木
He pushed aside a timber gingerly, when he heard the remaining roof groan in protest and went down to his knees, peering in.
他小心翼翼地挪开一根木梁，只听剩下的屋顶发出抗议般的呻吟，随即塌陷下来，他跪在地上，探头向内张望。

Q: scope
(noun) the area that is included in or dealt with by something
A: 範圍
（名詞）包含於某物中或被處理的區域
He found Thomas Ault and several other men next, and only then did the already weary youngster realize the scope of his task.

Q: revelation
(noun) a usually secret or surprising fact that is made known
A: 啟示
（名詞）通常為秘密或令人驚訝但被公開的事實
He found the many prayer rituals boring, even trite, in light of the revelations he was finding every night.

Q: noon
(noun) the middle of the day : 12 o'clock in the daytime
A: 中午
（名詞）白天：白天12點
The boy believed the sun to be in the west, halfway from noon to sunset.
那个男孩以为太阳在西边，正处于正午和日落之间。

Q: mutual
(adjective) shared between two or more people or groups
A: 互助
（形容詞）由兩個或多人共享
There was supposed to be no anger toward an opponent, only respect and mutual learning, but Quintall growled whenever the masters paired him against Avelyn.

Q: vague
(adjective) not clear in meaning : stated in a way that is general and not specific
A: 浪潮
（形容詞）含義不明確：以一般而非具體的方式陳述
Master Jojonah's instructions were vague at best, but Avelyn came to understand them in his heart.

Q: nonetheless
(adverb) in spite of what has just been said : nevertheless
A: 儘管如此
（副詞）儘管剛才說過的話：儘管如此
Nonetheless, Jojonah began to protest again, but Markwart cut him short.
尽管如此，乔乔纳又开始抗议，但马克瓦特打断了他。

Q: remainder
(noun) the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc.
A: 其餘部分
（名詞）當其他人或事物消失、使用等時所剩下的部分。
He spent the remainder of the afternoon caught up in the sights and smells.

Q: ironically
(adjective) using words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny
A: 諷刺的是
（形容詞）用與你真正想法相反的詞彙，尤其是為了搞笑
The monk had found peace within himself, ironically, in the midst of a war, a battle that Avelyn knew justified the actions that had weighed so heavily on him these last years.

Q: dimension
(noun) the length, width, height, or depth of something : a measurement in one direction (such as the distance from the ceiling to the floor in a room)
A: 維度
（名詞）物體的長度、寬度、高度或深度：一個方向的測量（例如房間中天花板到地板的距離）
Now it was Elbryan's turn to laugh, as he discerned the dimensions of the true trap, then easily leaped it, leaving the last few feet of the path, the last expanse to the food, open to him.

Q: indignantly
A: "He fights like a human," Tuntun answered indignantly.

Q: substitute
(noun) a person or thing that takes the place of someone or something else
A: 替代
（名詞）取代他人或事物的人或物
Yet measured against the speed and agility of the elves, the fluidity of their movements, substituting perfect balance for lack of weight and strength, Elbryan truly felt a novice.
然而，與精靈們的敏捷身手、行雲流水的動作相比——他們以完美的平衡感彌補了體重與力量的不足——Elbryan 確實感到自己只是個初學者。

Q: devil
(noun) the most powerful spirit of evil in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam who is often represented as the ruler of hell
A: 魔鬼
（名詞）基督教、猶太教和伊斯蘭教中最強大的邪惡靈體，常被描繪為地獄的統治者
She sensed that her hair had been much shorter then, back when she was young and all the world seemed a great adventure, back when the devils were just fireside stories to make, your skin tingle or imagined demons upon whom children could wage war.

Q: thrive
(verb) to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or succeed
A: 茁壯
（動詞）成功成長或發展：繁榮或成功
Brothers Avelyn, Quintall, Pellimar, and Thagraine learned to survive, even thrive, on no more than four hours of sleep.

Q: ironic
(adjective) using words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny
A: 諷刺
（形容詞）用與你真正想法相反的詞彙，尤其是為了搞笑
The thought was more than a little unsettling to gentle Avelyn Desbris, and he thought it ironic that Quintall's anger was no more than proof that he, and not the stocky, ferocious man, was the better choice for Pimaninicuit.

Q: skeptical
(adjective) having or expressing doubt about something (such as a claim or statement)
A: 持懷疑態度
（形容詞）對某事（例如主張或陳述）有或表達懷疑
Elbryan's expression was skeptical.

Q: lobby
(verb) to try to influence government officials to make decisions for or against something
A: 大廳
（動詞）試圖影響政府官員做出支持或反對某事的決策
Connor, sitting back on one of the plush chairs in the lobby, turned an absent gaze his companion's way.

Q: acutely
A: That garment held Avelyn's attention acutely, for he sensed that at least one of those jewels, a small ruby, was more than ornamental.

Q: bouncing
A: The four crewmen of the Windrunner's boat, which was bouncing noisily against the wooden dock, sat through it all with smirking faces, thoroughly amused and certainly not impressed.
Windrunner's號船正發出嘩啦嘩啦的聲響，在木製碼頭上來回撞擊，船上的四名船員卻一臉譏諷地坐著，顯得十分樂在其中，絲毫沒有被嚇倒。

Q: despondently
A: "I lost control," Elbryan said despondently.

Q: yelling
A: The elf went into a headlong roll, right between the young man's widespread legs, came up to his feet behind the yelling and turning Elbryan, and reversed his momentum, stabbing both his poles back.
精灵猛地向前翻滚，正好从那年轻人张开的双腿之间穿过，随即在嘶吼着扭身的埃尔布里安身后站起身来，借势反向发力，将两根长矛同时刺了回去。

Q: kidney
(noun) either of two organs in your body that remove waste products from your blood and make urine
A: 腎臟
（名詞）你身體中兩個器官中的任一，負責從血液中移除廢物並產生尿液
Elbryan was already into his responding turn but not far enough; and the elf's blades poked him hard in the kidneys.
Elbryan 雖然已經開始進行回擊，但動作還不夠快；精靈的劍刃狠狠地捅中了他的腎臟。

Q: frustrated
(adjective) very angry, discouraged, or upset because of being unable to do or complete something
A: 沮喪
（形容詞）因為無法做或完成某件事而感到非常生氣、沮喪或沮喪
To frustrated Jill's thinking, Gofflaw could use a throw or two across a room.

Q: endure
(verb) to continue to exist in the same state or condition
A: 堅持下去
（動詞）繼續以相同的狀態或狀態存在
But the old sea dog couldn't fathom the level of physical training these four men had endured.
但这位老水手实在无法想象这四个人经历了多么严酷的体能训练。

Q: pirate
(verb) to illegally copy (something) without permission
A: 海盜
（動詞）未經允許非法複製（某物）
"To be in sight of land would mean to be in sight of pirates." He snorted and walked away, but paused, looked back, and motioned to them.

Q: tossing
A: His sleep every night was fitful, tossing and turning even more than did the Windrunner on the rough swells.

Q: gravely
A: Avelyn nodded gravely, not liking where this was going.

Q: elevate
(verb) to lift (something) up
A: 高
（動詞）抬起（某物）
This fifth target, some hundred yards away, was the first for which Elbryan had to elevate his shot.

Q: precision
(noun) the quality of being precise : exactness or accuracy
A: 精確度
（名詞）精確的品質：精確或準確度
But that quickness and precision would not be enough, Elbryan told himself.

Q: magnetic
(adjective) of or relating to a magnet or magnetism
A: 磁性
（形容詞）與磁鐵或磁性相關的
Lodestone was highly magnetic; its enchantment would send it fast to a metal surface.

Q: refuge
(noun) shelter or protection from danger or trouble
A: 避難所
（名詞）避難所或免受危險或麻煩的保護
She couldn't look at the man but kept her eyes locked on the stars, as if seeking refuge high above.
她不敢看那个男人，目光始终凝视着星空，仿佛在高处寻求庇护。

Q: absent
(adjective) not present at a usual or expected place
A: 缺席
（形容詞）不會出現在通常或預期的位置
Connor, sitting back on one of the plush chairs in the lobby, turned an absent gaze his companion's way.

Q: discard
(verb) to throw (something) away because it is useless or unwanted
A: 棄牌
（動詞）因為某樣東西沒用或不想要而丟棄
Grady knew too much about Connor's nighttime pursuits for the nobleman to discard him, and though Grady had never even hinted at blackmail, Connor understood him well enough to fear him.

Q: applaud
(verb) to strike the hands together over and over to show approval or praise
A: 鼓掌
（動詞）反覆拍打雙手以表示認可或讚美
Grady silently applauded his conniving little sister, though his perception of her actions almost scared him; he had never thought her capable of such a beautifully treacherous play.

Q: nonsense
(noun) words or ideas that are foolish or untrue
A: 胡說八道
（名詞）愚蠢或不真實的詞語或想法
It was all nonsense, all pretension, but in Honce-the-Bear in God's Year 821, that was the way things were done.

Q: tenderness
A: Even worse, there was no love, no tenderness in his face as he stalked back to her, just heated desire, an almost angry passion.

Q: magistrate
(noun) a local official who has some of the powers of a judge
A: 裁判官
（名詞）擁有部分法官權力的地方官員
"We shall let the magistrate, Abbot Dobrinion, determine her fate in the morning.

Q: vow
(noun) a serious promise to do something or to behave in a certain way
A: 誓言
（名詞）對某事或以某種方式行事的嚴肅承諾
His solace came in duty, in his vow that this Dundalis and the two neighboring villages would not share the fate that had befallen his own village.

Q: hostile
(adjective) of or relating to an enemy
A: 敵意
（形容詞）與敵人有關或與敵人有關
Perhaps it was the boredom, the heat, or the tasteless provisions, but the crew grew increasingly uneasy, even hostile.
或許是因為無聊、酷熱，或是食物難以下嚥，crew 變得越來越焦躁不安，甚至充滿敵意。

Q: rational
(adjective) based on facts or reason and not on emotions or feelings
A: 有理數
（形容詞）基於事實或理性，而非情感或感受
Gothra, no fool - at least by goblin standards - wanted to argue his point in logical, rational terms, but all that came from the goblin's mouth was an agonized scream as Bestesbulzibar reached out with one hand, clamping the goblin's held and pulling Gothra in.

Q: privilege
(noun) a right or benefit that is given to some people and not to others
A: 特權
（名詞）賦予某些人而非他人的權利或利益
Even the extra privileges did little to improve the mood of the increasingly surly crew.

Q: hail
(noun) pieces of ice that fall from clouds like rain
A: 冰雹
（名詞）從雲中如雨般落下的冰塊
The rocky hail was light for some time, gradually increasing to the point where it punished the very ground of Pimaninicuit.

Q: callous
(adjective) not feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering of other people
A: 冷酷無情
（形容詞）不關心他人的問題或痛苦
The cool and callous, way Quintall had dispatched the man, had murdered a human being, shook gentle Avelyn to his very bones.

Q: efficiency
(noun) the ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy : the quality or degree of being efficient (technical)
A: 效率
（名詞）在不浪費材料、時間或能量的情況下完成某事或生產某物的能力：效率的品質或程度（技術性）
This was not the way of the Abellican Church, at least not in Avelyn's mind, and yet the efficiency of the executions of Taddy Sway and now of Bunkus Smealy made Avelyn suspect that Quintall was acting as he had been instructed by the masters before they had left port.

Q: catalogue
(noun) a book containing a list of things that you can buy, use, etc., and often pictures
A: 目錄
（名詞）一本包含可購買、使用等物品清單的書籍，通常還附有圖片
And so he worked, as he was instructed, penning the tale of his adventures in great detail, studying and cataloguing the newest stones, their type, their magic, their strength.

Q: justification
(noun) an acceptable reason for doing something : something that justifies an action
A: 正當性
（名詞）做某事的可接受理由：為某行為提供正當理由的事物
There had to be a better way, he believed, and despite the potential for disaster, there could be no justification for murder.

Q: precedent
(noun) a similar action or event that happened at an earlier time
A: 判例
（名詞）類似的行動或事件，發生在較早的時間點
Avelyn understood then - all of it - for it was not without precedent.

Q: elevation
A: It was a difficult concept for Elbryan, because he had been brought up with the idea of community, and within that concept, such elevation of self was considered the worst of sins: pride.

Q: varied
(adjective) having many forms or types : including many different things
A: 多元的
（形容詞）擁有多種形式或類型：包括許多不同的事物
Elbryan smiled wickedly as he considered those steep hillsides, all of varied angles and deep with virgin snow.
Elbryan 狡黠地一笑，凝視著那些陡峭的山坡——坡度各異，積滿了厚厚的原始積雪。

Q: acceptance
(noun) the act of accepting something or someone
A: 接受
（名詞）接受某物或某人的行為
Despite his acceptance of the behavior within Pireth Tulme, Jill recognized that he was a man of some honor.

Q: fluidly
A: It had come so fluidly, so fast, that Elbryan was still staring at the elf when he heard the third arrow hit.

Q: embed
(verb) to place or set (something) firmly in something else
A: 嵌入
（動詞）將（某物）牢牢地置入其他事物中
Paulson stepped inside the range and caught the spear by the shaft and rushed up its length, quickly and efficiently embedding his sword deep in the creature's chest.

Q: absently
A: "I hear the birds," he answered absently.

Q: consistency
(noun) the quality or fact of staying the same at different times; especially : the quality or fact of being good each time
A: 一致性
（名詞）在不同時間保持不變的性質或事實;特別是：每次都表現得好的品質或事實
The noise increased - by the volume and consistency of the splashing, Elbryan figured there must be about a half dozen bipedal creatures approaching.

Q: thankfully
(adverb) in a way that makes you feel thankful
A: 幸好
（副詞）以一種讓你感激的方式
The others held clubs and crude swords, but thankfully, no bows.

Q: inflict
(verb) to cause someone to experience or be affected by (something unpleasant or harmful)
A: 造成
（動詞）使某人經歷或受到（不愉快或有害事物）的影響
He had to find some way to hurt this thing, and though his sword might inflict some sting, it seemed that the wound could only be so deep.

Q: insulting
A: Bradwarden snorted as if the very question were insulting.

Q: infamous
(adjective) well-known for being bad : known for evil acts or crimes
A: 臭名昭著
（形容詞）以壞聞名：以惡行或罪行聞名
The demon dactyl had been awake for several years, watching, feeling every slaughter of humans in the Wilderlands, tasting the blood of every corpse into which a powrie dipped its infamous cap, hearing the screams of sailors and passengers as each scuttled ship went under the swells of the merciless Mirianic.

Q: relinquish
(verb) to give up (something) : to give (something, such as power, control, or possession) to another person or group
A: 放棄
（動詞）放棄（某物）：將（如權力、控制或佔有）給予他人或團體
This man was tough, admirably so, and Jojonah feared he would die from the beatings before he would relinquish his identity.

Q: executioner
A: He was judge, jury, and executioner, assigned by the Father Abbot.

Q: conceal
(verb) to hide (something or someone) from sight
A: 隱藏
（動詞）隱藏（某物或某人）不被視線
There were no signs to be found - Brother Justice had made certain of that - and oblivious Avelyn passed by within thirty feet of the concealed entrance to the cave that now served as Jill's prison.

Q: overly
(adverb) to an excessive degree : too
A: 過頭了
（副詞）過度地：too。
Brother Avelyn was not overly concerned when he returned to his room to find that Jill was not about.

Q: raging
A: It wasn't until they had exited the tavern, the fight raging still, that Avelyn suddenly stopped and looked at his beautiful companion a most curious expression on his face.

Q: intimate
(adjective) having a very close relationship : very warm and friendly
A: 親密
（形容詞）關係非常親密：非常溫暖且友善
Juraviel's tone intimated something more profound to the ranger, that not only was there a mere place for shelter, but a very special place indeed.

Q: integrity
(noun) the quality of being honest and fair
A: 完整性
（名詞）誠實與公平的品質
Juicy lamb and thick cuts of venison buried in brown sauces and mushrooms, oranges that exploded in a shower of juice as soon as the integrity of their peels was breached, and large, round, yellow melons that the monk had never before seen but that were sweeter than anything he had ever tasted.

Q: sheerest
A: The elf sensed the presence of the demon dactyl as surely as the dactyl sensed him, felt the awfulness, the sheerest of evil, the coldest of deathly chill.

Q: philosophical
(adjective) of, relating to, or based on philosophy
A: 哲學層面
（形容詞）與哲學有關、相關或基於哲學
That was the way it always happened, the needs of the day dispatching the spirit soon before the dawn, turning Elbryan's thoughts from philosophical to pragmatic.

Q: shrink
(verb) to become smaller in amount, size, or value
A: 心理醫生
（動詞）在數量、大小或價值上變得更小
It is the life that fate has thrust upon us, and I am proud indeed that few, so very few, have shrunk before their sudden, unasked for responsibilities.

Q: toll
(noun) an amount of money that you are required to pay for the use of a road or bridge
A: 通行費
（名詞）你必須支付用於道路或橋樑的金額
The folk recognized the dramatic movement as a signal and braced for the charge, determined to take their toll, whatever the final outcome.

Q: massacre
(noun) the violent killing of many people
A: 大屠殺
（名詞）暴力殺害許多人
So fast and complete was the massacre that Avelyn never used his magic.

Q: abuse
(verb) to treat (a person or animal) in a harsh or harmful way
A: 虐待
（動詞）以嚴厲或有害的方式對待（人或動物）
You stole the stones because you rightly judged that they were being abused."

Q: interference
(noun) involvement in the activities and concerns of other people when your involvement is not wanted : the act of interfering
A: 干擾
（名詞）參與他人活動和關切，當你不被允許時：干涉行為
The horse knew things simply, without the interference of reason that was the domain of men, elves, and the higher races.

Q: forthcoming
(adjective) appearing, happening, or arriving soon
A: 即將出版
（形容詞）即將出現、即將發生或即將到來
"Ye did!" Bradwarden roared, ending any forthcoming lies from the man and his two companions.

Q: compassion
(noun) a feeling of wanting to help someone who is sick, hungry, in trouble, etc.
A: 同情心
（名詞）想要幫助生病、飢餓、遇到困難的人的感覺。
Whatever complaints Cric and Chipmunk might offer, they had remained in the area because of the refugees, out of simple compassion.

Q: reassure
(verb) to make (someone) feel less afraid, upset, or doubtful
A: 安慰
（動詞）讓（某人）感覺較少害怕、不難過或懷疑
Elbryan kept them down, tried to reassure them all by patting the other two children softly, by showing them his weapons and that he was ready should they be discovered.

Q: ignorance
(noun) a lack of knowledge, understanding, or education : the state of being ignorant
A: 無知
（名詞）缺乏知識、理解或教育：無知狀態
ignorance saved the creatures' lives that night, for death was barely an arm's length away; more important, the goblins' ignorance also saved Elbryan's plan.

Q: probe
(noun) a careful examination or investigation of something
A: 探測器
（名詞）對某物的仔細檢視或調查
It was as they had feared the monsters using the occupied towns as base and supply camps while they sent their dark tendrils further south, first in probes, but soon, so Paulson believed, in great numbers.

Q: disposal
(noun) the act of throwing something away
A: 處置
（名詞）丟棄某物的行為
Indeed, more than two thirds of the human group had gone further to the east, leaving less than forty warriors at Elbryan's disposal, not counting the secretive elves, whose number even the ranger didn't know.

Q: violate
(verb) to do something that is not allowed by (a law, rule, etc.)
A: 違規
（動詞）做（法律、規則等）不允許的事
When Pony met Elbryan more than an hour later, she had to work hard to hide her feelings of guilt, her feelings that she had somehow violated him.

Q: trio
(noun) a group of three singers or musicians who perform together; also : a piece of music for such a group
A: 三重奏
（名詞）由三位歌手或音樂家共同演出的團體;另見：為這樣一群人而作的音樂作品
By the ranger's calculations, the trailing trio would soon be well within the goblin's view.

Q: compromise
(noun) a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute
A: 妥協
（名詞）一種達成協議的方式，每個人或團體為了結束爭論或爭端，放棄原本想要的東西
The goblins came at them in a semicircular formation, but the integrity of the monstrous line was compromised quickly, for Belli'mar Juraviel, perched on a branch some distance away, plucked at them with his tiny but deadly bow.

Q: decisive
(adjective) able to make choices quickly and confidently
A: 決定性
（形容詞）能夠快速且自信地做出選擇
So we will survive for the time, I believe, but we will do nothing decisive, not here, halfway between the fighting front and the source of the invasion.

Q: warfare
(noun) military fighting in a war
A: 戰爭
（名詞）戰爭中的軍事戰鬥
The remaining band would cease its hit-and-hide warfare and concentrate on getting all the folk to safer points in the south, trying to parallel the advancing army without engaging it.

Q: stoicism
(noun) the quality or behavior of a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion
A: 斯多葛主義
（名詞）一個接受發生之事而不抱怨或不流露情緒的人的特質或行為
The question caught Jojonah off guard, and as he considered it, he came to realize that Avelyn's stoicism was, perhaps, not so deeply rooted.
这个问题让乔乔纳猝不及防，他仔细想了想，这才意识到，艾维琳的坚韧或许并没有那么根深蒂固。

Q: insidious
(adjective) causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed
A: 陰天
（形容詞）以漸進或不易察覺的方式造成傷害
Then the dactyl began a more insidious attack, a mental barrage of images of torture and agony, and Maiyer Dek, the proud and strong leader, the strongest mortal creature in all the Barbacan, whimpered pitifully and squirmed about on the floor, begging for mercy.
接着，达克提尔发动了更阴险的攻击——一连串关于酷刑与痛苦的画面如潮水般涌入脑海。迈耶·德克，这位骄傲而强大的领袖，整个巴尔巴坎最强大的凡人，此刻却在地板上哀嚎着、扭动着，可怜巴巴地求饶。