新东方网络课堂：新GRE词汇复习资料10 halcyon: 宁静的; calm and peaceful; tranquil; happy 1) idyllically calm and peaceful those were halcyon days 2) calm and peaceful; happy; golden; prosperous Synonyms: soothing, tranquil halcyon <> stormy, tempestuous 1. The old man fondly remembered his halcyon days growing up on the farm. 2. I love the halcyon days of mid-August, while we are still on vacation and before the mad rush of preparations for school begins. 【考法1】adj. 宁静的，平静的： free from storms or physical disturbance 【近】 hushed, peaceful, placid, serene, tranquil, untroubled 【反】 tempestuous, stormy, agitated, inclement, restless, rough, turbulent, unquiet, unsettled 暴风雨的，暴躁的 【考法2】adj. 繁荣的，丰富的： prosperous, affluent, vigorous growth and well-being especially economically 【例】 halcyon years 丰年 【近】 booming, flourishing, lush, palmy, prospering, roaring, thriving 【反】 miserable, depressed, unprosperous 萧条的，少得可怜的 |
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