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
? 預示(壞事)的殃恒；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；裝腔作勢的潦闲；裝模作樣的
? SYN? pompous :
? a portentous remark
? 裝腔作勢的言論
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
? 敬重备恤；崇敬族沃；敬仰
? SYN? revere
? ven·er·ation / 7venE5reiFn / noun [U] :
? The relics were objects of veneration.
? 這些圣人遺物是倍受敬奉之物误辑。
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
? 怪念頭茉兰；古怪可笑的舉動莽红；吊兒郎當；隨心所欲
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;
