cisgender=not transgender非变性的，和transgender相对；heterosexual异性恋的

Joe is cisgender and heterosexual and has a transgender and homosexual brother turned sister.

magic wand= a stick or rod thought to have magic properties, held by a magician, fairy, or conjuror and used in casting spells or performing tricks.魔法棒，可数

Joe fell in love with a gorgeous fairy who had a golden magic wand.

thermostat= a device that automatically regulates temperature, or that activates a device when the temperature reaches a certain point.温度自动调节器（注意温度计是thermometer，可数），可数

The temperature in this room is regulated by a thermostat.

draughty（drafty）=（of a door or window）ill-fitting, and so allowing currents of cool air in.有穿堂风的

Joe sat close to the drafty door of his house that had almost nothing in it, crying for his destitution（赤贫）. 

注意qualitative、quantitative是quality和quantity的形容词

We need to collect as much qualitative and quantitative data as possible.

pass over= ignore the claims of someone to promotion or advancement，越过…，不考虑…，pv，vt

Joe was passed over for the promotion due to his personality, though he is the most competitive candidate.