New words:

primitive [ˈprɪmətɪv] adj.原始的;远古的;发展水平低的;落后的


Sample Sentences:

A primitive way of making a fire is by rubbing two stones together.

Primitive people lived in caves and made tools from stones and animal bones.


New words:

refuge [ˈrefjudʒ] n.避难所;庇护;慰藉;庇护者

seek refuge 寻避难;寻
take refuge 避难;躲避
wildlife refuge 野生动物保区


Sample Sentences:

They took refuge in a cave yesterday.
The cat took refuge from the dog behind a tree.
The tourists were seeking refuge from the storm.
A wildlife refuge is a safe place for animals with no factories or hunters allowed.


New words:

refugee [ˌrefjʊˈdʒi] n.难民;避难者;逃亡者
refugee camp 难民营;收容所


Sample Sentences:

There is a lack of medical supplies in the refugee camp.
We have also moved more than 26,000 refugees to safer locations.
The refugee camp is suffering from a shortage of food and supplies.


New words:

victim [ˈvɪktɪm] n.受害者;牺牲品;罹难者;罹病者


Sample Sentences:

Two crash victims were admitted to the local hospital.
Thousands of earthquake victims are still waiting to be rehoused.
Police have confirmed that the victim was a computer programmer.


New words:

attribute [ˈætrɪbjuːt] n.属性;特征;性质;品质;象征
attribute [əˈtrɪbjuːt] v.把…归因于;认为…是由于;认为是…所为(或说、写、作)


Sample Sentences:

The crown is an attribute of kingship.
Patience is one of the most important attributes in a teacher.

She attributes her success to hard work and a little luck.
Fewer than 20 finished works are generally attributed to da Vinci.


kingship [ˈkɪŋˌʃɪp] n.国王身份;王位