Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel.
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unstable
[ʌn'stebl]
adj. 不稳固的;不坚定的;易变的;反复无常的;
💡 un不+stable稳定, 具有某种性质的 → 不牢固的, 不稳定的
"The political situation remains highly unstable."
政局仍然十分动荡。
近义:astable, astatic, precarious, unsettled, unsteady, wobbly
反义:poised, balanced, sensible, stalwart, steadfast, steady
n. 水;雨水;海水;海域;
v. 给…浇水;供以水;加水稀释;流泪;
💡 字母W像水的波浪,联想到水。
"A gentle wind disturbed the surface of the water."
微风拂动水面.
近义:irrigate, squirt, douche, weep, blubber, boohoo
vt. 优于,擅长;
vi. 胜过;
💡 ex(出)+cel(cell细胞):超常的细胞- 超过
"If your talent combines with diligence, you can excel in your pursuit."
如果你把天赋与勤奋结合起来, 你所追求的事业便会出类拔萃.
近义:outmatch, outstand, rise, surge, tower, advance
反义:fail