A: I was offered a bribe to give my students better marks in their exams.
B: I hope that you did not accept it.
B: Tell me, why did you break into the bank?
B: I was bribed into it.
bribe
vt. 向 行贿,买通
n. 贿赂,行贿物
A: Where are the letter you were meant to post?
B: Oh, they are in my briefcase, but I left it at the office.
briefcase
n. 公文包,公事包
A: What was your childhood dream?
B: To become a member of the fire brigade.
brigade
n. 1.旅; 2.队,组
A: The brim of your hat is covering your eyes.
B: That is because I don t want anyone to notice me.
brim
n. 1.帽檐;2.边,边缘
vi. 注满,充溢
brim over 充满,洋溢
A: I was on the brink of leaving my job, but decided to stay.
B: What changed your mind?
brink
n. 边缘,边沿
on the brink of 濒临,处于 边缘
A: Slow down, stop walking so fast!
B: A brisk walk will be good for your health.
brisk
a. 1.轻快的,生气勃勃的; 2.兴隆的,繁忙活跃的; 3.寒冷而清新的
A: My paintbrush is too old to start the decorating.
B: I have one with better bristles if you want to borrow it.
bristle
n. 短而硬的毛发,刷子毛
vi. 1.被激怒,怒发冲冠; 2.毛发直立
bristle with 密集,充满,被布满
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