painstakingly

cut printing blocks ( pt , pp cut )

( 涂抹 ) scribble on

hardworking

harsh

immediately

acrimonious

moment ⇒ 紧急时刻 jǐnjí shíkè → critical moment

woodcarving

deep ⇒ 首相的讲话给我留下深刻的印象。 Shǒuxiàng de jiǎnghuà gěi wǒ liúxià shēnkè de yìnxiàng. → The prime minister's speech made a deep impression on me.

instant ⇒ 昨晚,我片刻也没离开房间。 Zuówǎn, wǒ piànkè yě méi líkāi fángjiān. → Last night I didn't leave my room for a moment.

immediately ⇒ 老师让我们立刻打扫教室卫生。 Lǎoshī ràng wǒmen lìkè dǎsǎo jiàoshì wèishēng. → The teacher told us to tidy up the classroom immediately. ⇒ 回家后立刻给我打个电话。 Huíjiā hòu lìkè gěi wǒ dǎ gè diànhuà. → Give me a call as soon as you get home.

harsh

engrave

carve

timetable ( 英 ) schedule ( 美 )

be engraved in one's memory ⇒ 那件事给我留下了刻骨铭心的记忆。 Nà jiàn shì gěi wǒ liúxiàle kè gǔ míng xīn de jìyì. → That event is engraved in my memory.

bitterly sarcastic