Monday, June 04, 2012

词汇(三)

Salubrious
- (of a place) pleasant to live in; clean and healthy; conducive to well-being
E.g. Fresh mountain air may have a salubrious effect on asthma sufferers.

Nadir
- the worst moment of a particular situation
- OPP - Zenith
E.g. The nadir of his career.

Dulcet
- (humorous or ironic) sounding sweet and pleasant
E.g. I thought I recognized your dulcet tones (= the sound of your voice).

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