Preface

Words:

1.construct        n. [C] AC / 'kɒnstrʌkt ; ˋkɑnstrʌkt / formal 【正式】/ 'kɒnstrʌkt /

an idea formed by combining several pieces of information or knowledge 构想；概念

2.gripping

adj. / 'ɡrɪpɪŋ ; ˋgrɪpɪŋ /英 / 'ɡrɪpɪŋ /

a gripping film, story etc is very exciting and interesting 〔电影、故事等〕扣人心弦的，引人入胜的

3.timeless

adj. / 'taɪmləs ; ˋtaɪmləs /

①remaining attractive and not becoming old-fashioned 万古长新的；永不过时的

the timeless beauty of Venice

威尼斯万古不变的美

② continuing for ever literary 永恒的，恒久的 【文】

the timeless universe

永恒的宇宙