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1.dramatically adv. 戏剧地，引人注目地

如：Accounting and banking have changed dramatically in the light of recent developments in computers. 
由于当今电子计算机的飞速发展，会计和银行业发生了急剧的变化。

The story begins dramatically but the plot peters out before the end. 
这故事有些虎头蛇尾。

2.serenity n. 宁静，沉着

如：A hoped-for period of joy, serenity, prosperity, and justice. 
盛世期一个希望中的欢乐、祥和、繁荣及公平的时期

And, though the gleams blind and dazzle, yet do they convey a hint of beauty and serenity greater that we have known or imagined. 
还有，尽管这光芒使人眼花缭乱，但它确实传送了一种我们未曾经历的和无法想象的美和静谧的启示。

3.fulfilling adj. 令人高兴的，令人满意

如：I never realized giving off myself to another could be so exciting and fulfilling. 
我从未认识到为别人奉献是如此地令人激动与满足。

You have been very remiss in fulfilling your obligations. 
你一向太不负责了。

4.impediment n. 障碍

如：The main impediment to growth is a lack of capital. 
影响发展的主要障碍是缺乏资本。

The main impediment to development is the country's large population. 
发展的主要障碍是这个国家人口太多。