1.words and expressions
portentous
and his article was written in mock-scientific museum-expedition style, duly portentous.
adjective
1. (literary) important as a sign or a warning of sth that is going to happen in the future, especially when it is sth unpleasant
预示(坏事)的；先兆的:
a portentous sign
不祥的征兆
2. (formal, disapproving) very serious and intended to impress people
煞有介事的；装腔作势的；装模作样的
SYN pompous :
a portentous remark
装腔作势的言论
venerate
the political column of Walter Lippmann, America’s most venerated pundit,
verb
[VN]
~ sb / sth (as sth) (formal) to have and show a lot of respect for sb / sth, especially sb / sth that is considered to be holy or very important
敬重；崇敬；敬仰
SYN revere
• ven·er·ation / 7venE5reiFn / noun [U] :
The relics were objects of veneration.
这些圣人遗物是倍受敬奉之物。
whimsy
who was admired for his deadpan coverage of human-interest and animal-interest stories, managed to make whimsy a serious beat.
noun
[U]
a way of thinking or behaving, or a style of doing sth that is unusual and not serious, in a way that is either amusing or annoying
怪念头；古怪可笑的举动；吊儿郎当；随心所欲
2.thoughts
To write about subjects that interest you and that you care about;
Sincerity is the best credential;
To think broadly about your assignment;
