havoc [5hAvEk] n.大破坏,浩劫;大混乱(great confusion and disorder)
(反)havoc ◆ serenity 大混乱 ◆ 宁静
(同)ruin, destruction, devastation, ruination
headlong [5hedlRN] adj. 莽撞的,轻率的(lacking in calmness or restraint Impetuous; rash)
(反)headlong ◆ deliberate 轻率的 ◆ 深思熟虑的
(记)分开记忆head+long头长---轻率
(同)precipitate, abrupt, hasty, impetuous, rushing
hearken [5hB:kEn] vi.倾听(to give respectful attention)
(反)hearken ◆ ignore 倾听 ◆ 不理睬
(记)分开记忆hear+ken看→边听边看→倾听
(同)listen, attend, hark, hear, heed
hearten [hB:t] vt. 鼓起勇气,激励(to give heart to)
(类)hearten / heart·dejection = mollify·anger激励·沮丧=平息·愤怒(消除关系)
(反)daunt使胆怯/dismay沮丧
(记)源于heart
(同)encourage, cheer, embolden, inspirit, steel
heartrending [5hB:trendIN] adj.令人心碎的;悲惨的(causing intense sorrow or distress)
(类)heartrending·sad=earsplitting/deafening·loud令人心碎的·伤心=震耳欲聋的·响亮
(记)heart(心)+rend撕开→撕心裂肺,悲惨的
(同)afflictive, heartbreaking, lamentable, regrettable, unfortunate