（1）testimony
(an example of) spoken or written statements
that something is true, especially those given in a law court（尤指法庭上的）证词，证言
Some doubts have been expressed about histestimony.
有人对他的证词提出了一些质疑。
短语be (a) testimony to sth
to be clear proof of something
The reports are testimony to the many hoursof research completed by this committee.
（2）galvanize
to cause someone to suddenly take action, especially by shocking or excitingthem in some way
激起；使震惊；使振奋
Western charities were galvanized by TVpictures of starving people.
新闻原句：
Brett Kavanaugh’s testimony angrily denying sexual assault allegationsgalvanized many in the Republican party, who rallied to his defense.
（3）beriveted
to not be able to stop looking atsomething because it is so interesting or frightening
（因感到有趣而）目不转睛地看；（因害怕而）动弹不得，呆若木鸡
例句：Itwas an amazing film - I was absolutely riveted.
（4）restwith sb
If a responsibility or decision restswith someone, they are responsible for it.
例句：Theauthority to call an emergency meeting rests with the president.
召集紧急会议的权力在总统手中。
（5）restwith sb/sth
to depend on someone or something
例句：Ourhopes rest with you.
我们的希望寄托在你身上。
新闻原句：
The fate of the nominee may rest with two female Republican senators.
(6) starkly
Reaction to Thursday’s momentous hearing was starkly divided along partisan lines.
(7) partisan
/ˌpɑː.tɪˈzæn/
strongly supporting a person, principle,or political party, often without considering or judging the matter verycarefully
（常指盲目）支持的，拥护的；偏袒的
The audience was very partisan, andrefused to listen to her speech.
(8) implore
to infinitive ]toask someone to do or not do something in a very sincere,emotional, and determined way
She implored herparentsnot tosendher away toschool.她哀求父母不要送她上学。
(9) torpedo
informal
to destroy
He accused them of trying to torpedo thepeace process.
(10) materialize
If an idea or hope materializes, itbecomes real.
例句：Shewas promised a promotion but it never materialized.
（11）theatrical UK US /θiˈæt.rɪ.kəl/ adjective PERFORMING ARTS
belonging or relating to the theatre, or to the performance or writing of plays, opera, etc.:
theatrical make‑up
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