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pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə(r)/ v. 做先锋，开辟道路

○ When sb. pioneers sth., they are one of the first people to do, discover or use sth. new.

○ e.g. a new technique pioneered by surgeons in a London hospital 由伦敦一家医院外科医生开发使用的新技术

epic /ˈepɪk/ adj. 史诗般的

○ having the features of an epic

○ e.g. an epic poem 史诗

score /skɔː(r)/ n.（电影或戏剧的）配乐

○ the music written for a film or play

○ e.g. an award for best original score 最佳原创配乐奖

○ e.g. The musical score is magnificent and the performances are outstanding. 配乐华丽，表演出色。

enliven /ɪnˈlaɪvn/ v. 使有生气，使活跃

○ (formal) to make sth. more interesting or more fun

○ e.g. Even the most boring meeting was enlivened by Dan's presence. 即使是最乏味的会议，也会因为丹在场而活跃起来。

grapple with sb./sth. 与......搏斗，尽力解决

○ to take a strong hold of sb./sth. and struggle with them

○ e.g. Passers-by grappled with the man after the attack. 袭击之后，过路人便与这男人扭打起来。

haunting /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/ adj. 不易忘怀的，萦绕于心头的

○ beautiful, sad or frightening in a way that cannot be forgotten

○ e.g. a haunting melody/experience/image 难以忘怀的优美乐曲/痛苦难忘的经历/吓人难忘的形象

ambient /ˈæmbiənt/ adj.（声音或光线）环绕的

○ (especially of music) creating a relaxed atmosphere

○ e.g. a compilation of ambient electronic music 氛围电子乐汇编

elicit /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ v. 引出，得到

○ (formal) to get information or a reaction from sb., often with difficulty

○ e.g. I could elicit no response from him. 我从他那里得不到任何回应。

luminary /ˈluːmɪnəri/ n. 杰出人物

○ a person who is an expert or a great influence in a special area or activity

○ e.g. He has played with all the great jazz luminaries. 他和所有爵士乐界的杰出人物都合作过。