A: Your town is quaint . B: I think it is too small. quaint a. 奇特而有趣的，古色古香的 A: I am conducting qualitative research into the factors affecting female education rates in schools. B: Sounds fascinating, tell me more. qualitative a. （性）质的，质量的，定性的 A: How would you rate your performance in the exam? B: At this stage it is too difficult to quantify . quantify vt. 确定．．．的数量，量化 A: My research is mainly quantitative . B: Oh, I have never had a head for figures myself. quantitative a. （数）量的，定量的 A: How much water should we bring on our camping trip? B: Oh, perhaps six quarts . quart n. 夸脱 A: Is your magazine published every month? B: No, it is a quarterly . quarterly a. 季度的，每季一次的 ad. 按季度，一季一次 n. 季刊 A: What is that unusual stone? B: I think it must be quartz . quartz n. 石英 A: The boat will leave the quay at ten o’clock. B: OK, I’ll make sure I will be there on time. quay n. 码头 A: That was a queer event. B: Yes, I thought it was a little strange also. queer a. １．奇怪的，异常的；２．不舒服的，眩晕的 A: I’m so thirsty! B: Here is a drink to quench your thirst. quench vt. 止（渴），扑灭（火焰） A: Excuse me, Sir, I have a query . B: You can ask questions later. query n. 问题，疑问，询问 v. １．对．．．表示疑问；２．问，询问 A: Where are you going? B: I’m on a quest to find some hidden treasure! quest n. 寻求，搜索，追求 A: Excuse me, do you have a few moments to fill in this questionnaire ? B: Sorry, I am busy right now. questionnaire n. （做统计或调查用的）问卷，征求意见表 A: Is that a new quilt you have on your bed? B: Yes, my grandmother knitted it. quilt n. 被子 A: Why are you quivering , it is not cold. B: Oh, I think it is freezing! quiver vi. 颤抖，发抖，抖动 n. 颤抖，抖动，颤声 A: Would you like another chocolate bar? B: No thanks, I’ve had my quota for this week! quota n. 定额，限额，配额