专八英语词汇之阅读篇（6）

26. browse 浏览 The drowsing boy didn't even browse the book.

那个打瞌睡的男孩根本就没看书。

27. capricious 反复无常的

The husband failed to catch his wife's capricious mind.

这位男士总是捉摸不透他妻子阴晴不定的脾气。

28. catalyst 催化剂

The First World War served as a catalyst for major social changes in Europe.

第一次世界大战是欧洲社会格局改变的催化剂。

29. catastrophe 大灾难

Nuclear explosion can be a fatal catastrophe that will cause heavy loss of life.

原子弹爆炸的杀伤力极强，它可能带来巨大的灾难。

30. charisma 个人魅力

Professor Smith possesses a charisma. That's why he is so popular with his students.

史密斯教授魅力十足，这也是为什么他在学生中那么受欢迎。