amicable 心平气和的 [ˈæmɪkəbl]
We hope we can reach an amicable settlement.
我们希望能达成和平解决办法。
We came to an amicable agreement.
我们达成了友好的协议。
resent 愤恨
She resents her mother for being so tough on her.
她怨恨母亲对她太严厉。
Do you ever resent me for not bringing home more money?
你是否因为我没有挣更多钱而怨恨我?
breadwinner 挣钱养家的人
Who is the breadwinner in your family?
你们家是谁赚钱养家?
empty-handed 两手空空的
We can't go to the party empty-handed.
我们不能空手去参加派对。
dowdy 不时髦的; 过时的 [ˈdaʊdi]
She looked very plain and dowdy.
她长得非常普通,衣着也过时。