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