scapegoat :

  • n.替罪羊;
  • someone punished for the errors of others;

adjust:

  • v. 调整,调节;适应;校准;

former:

  • adj. 前任的;以前的;前者的;
  • the first of two or the first mentioned of two;

spiral:

  • n. 螺旋(线);旋涡;
  • v. 使成螺旋形;
  • adj. 螺旋形的;

subtle

  • adj. 微妙的;敏感的;