Words

1. in a pinch(=at a pinch)

(1)原文: So if I ever get in a pinch, it's nice to know I can count on Alec to bail me out.

(2)释义: used to say that sth could be done or used in a particular situation if it is really necessary 必要时；不得已时

(3)造句: when it gets in a pinch, I will use that method.

2. Lame

(1)原文: But if I ever complain to Mom and Dad, Rodrick always pulls out the same lame excuse

(2)释义：

-unable to walk well because of an injury to the leg or foot 瘸的，跛的

-(of an excuse, explanation, etc) weak and difficult to believe 站不住脚的，无说服力的

(3)造句: His excuse was too lame to believe

3. Hooked

(1)原文: Like when Rowley got back from Europe two years ago, he got hooked on this pop singer named "Joshie", who I guess is some huge star or something

(2)释义:

-curved; shaped like a hook 弯曲的；钩形的

-hooked on sth:

needing sth that is bad for you, especially a drug 上瘾（尤指有毒瘾）；

Enjoying sth very much, so that you want to do it as much as possible （对某事）着迷

(3)造句: since my childhood, I have been hooked on painting

Sentence

1. 原文：Peter was the smartest kid in the class all the way up until the fifth grade

2. 仿写：I was awarded to "Merit Student" all the way up until my postgraduate period.

Diary

This morning I was informed of the interview result. To be honest, it surprised me because I was much satisfied with my performance on that interview and I really expected that I could obtain that job. However, reality goes to the opposite. I think it is time I should reflect on myself and figure out what is going wrong.