A: My grandfather encountered a lot of misery during his lifetime. 　　B: Yes, I am glad that I was not born back them. 　　misery 　　n. 1.痛苦，苦恼，苦难;2.悲惨的境遇，贫苦 　　A: It rained heavily on my wedding day. 　　B: Oh, what a misfortune ! 　　misfortune 　　n. 1.不幸，厄运，逆境;2.不幸事故，灾难，灾祸 　　A: Aside from some slight misgivings , I think Mrs. Jones should have the job. 　　B: Actually I think she is perfect for it. 　　misgiving 　　n. 疑虑，担忧，害怕 　　A: I was educated in South Africa by some missionaries . 　　B: Oh, what country were they from? 　　missionary 　　n. 传教士 　　A: I think David has a mistress . 　　B: No, he is happily married. 　　mistress 　　n. 1.情妇;2.主妇，女主人 　　A: But I don’t want to do the washing up. 　　B: The sooner you stop moaning , the quicker it will get done. 　　moan 　　vi. 1.呻吟，呜咽;2.抱怨，发牢骚 　　vt. 抱怨 　　n. 1.呻吟声，呜咽声;2.怨声，牢骚