第一篇:考研 英語閱讀理解1800高頻詞匯(定稿)
考研英語閱讀理解1800高頻詞匯
people [5pi:pl] n.1.[用作person的復(fù)數(shù)]人;人們 2.[the ~]人民,國民;民眾;平民 3.[用作單或復(fù)]一國人民;民族 v.居住于,構(gòu)成?的人口
【例句】The government of the ~, by the ~, and for the ~ shall not perish form the earth.民有、民治、民享的政府將永世長存。【認知】廣義詞。“peop”與“pop”為變體,含義為“crowd;nation”(人民;民眾)。在言語中使用時常不包括說話者自己在內(nèi)。job [dVCb] n.1.(一件)工作,活兒,活計;零活 2.做的工作,需特別費力的事
【例句】Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small ~s.如果化整為零,什么工作都不會太【認知】本詞的核心意義與“工作”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。本詞側(cè)重于困難性。
world [wE:ld] n.1.世界,地球,天下2.人類;世人;眾人 3.人世,今世;來世
【例句】Naked came I into the ~.and naked must I go out.我赤身來到民世上,也必須赤身離去。【認知】G。本詞的核心意義與“人 — 紀元”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。本詞強調(diào)人文的方面。work [wE:k] n.1.工作(量),勞動,作業(yè) 2.職業(yè),差事 3.工作成果;產(chǎn)品,著作,作品 4.作用,效果 v.1.工作;干活,勞動(~ out)2.起作用,有效
【例句】The English public takes no interest in a ~ of art until it is told the ~ in question is immoral.在有人說一件作品不道德之前,英國大眾對這一作品不感興趣。【認知】廣義詞。本詞的核心意義與“to do;act”(做;行為)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。society [sE5saiEti] n.1.社會,2.(社會)階層,界 3.交往,相處;交往活動
【例句】Books introduce us into the best ~;they bring us into the best ~;they bring us into the presence of the greatest minds that have ever lived.書籍把我們引入最好的交際圈,帶我們?nèi)ヒ姽磐駚碜顐ゴ蟮闹钦摺!菊J知】廣義詞。詞根為“soci”,含義為“companion;to join”(聯(lián)合)。
age [eidV] n.1.年齡 2.成年;法定年齡 3.生命中的一個階段(for ages)4.老年;老 v.變陳舊;變老;顯老
【例句】Age is very high price to pay for maturity.年齡是為成熟付出的極高代價。first [fE:st] a.1.第一(位)的,首要的;第一流的,(地位、職位)最高的 2.最先的,最早的,最前面的 3.基本的,概要的 n.第一個人;第一件事
【例句】Read the best books ~, or you may not have a chance to read them at all.先讀最好的書,否則你也許永遠沒機會讀它們了。【認知】本詞整體含義具有積極色彩。
study [5stQdi] n.1.學(xué)習(xí);攻讀;[常作studies]學(xué)業(yè) 2.研究;探討 3.書房 v.1.學(xué)習(xí);攻讀;研讀 2.研究;調(diào)查
【例句】I ~ myself more than any other subjects;it is my metaphysics, and my physics.我研究自己多于別的任何題目。這是我的形而上學(xué),我的物理學(xué)。
well [wel] ad.1.好,妥善地有利地令人滿意(或愉快)地 2.完全地,充分地 3.很相當(dāng);可觀地 4.有理由地;正確地(as ~)a.良好的;妥善的;有利的;令人滿意(或愉快)的
【例句】There are two kinds of people: those who are always ~ and those who are always sick.Most of the devils of the world come from the first sort and most of the achievements from the second.人分成兩種:總是健康的和總是病弱的。世上大多數(shù)壞事都出自第一種人,大多數(shù)成就都出自第二種人。
want [wCnt] v.1.要,想要,希望 2.缺乏,缺少(for ~ of)3.想與(某人)談話 4.緝拿,追捕
【例句】No great men ever complains of ~ of opportunity.偉人從不抱怨缺乏機會。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“缺少”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
money [5mQni] n.1.貨幣 2.(可轉(zhuǎn)換為貨幣的財產(chǎn)),資產(chǎn),財富 3.錢,金錢 4.[總稱]富人;金融界
【例句】If ~ is regarded as God, it will punish you like a devil.如果把金錢視為上帝,它就會像魔鬼一樣折磨你。waste [weist] v.1.浪費,濫用 2.消耗;損耗;磨滅 n.1.浪費,濫用2.廢料;棄物
【例句】 Time cannot be added to a person’s life, but it can be made more valuable by avoiding ~.時間無法被添加到人的生命里,不過可以通過避免浪費來使之更有價值。
import [im5pC:t] v.1.進口,輸入;引進 2.含有?的意思,意味著 n.1.進口,輸入 2.意思,含意;重要(性)【例句】The country is ~ ing a broad range of skilled personnel.這個國家正在引進各行各業(yè)的技術(shù)人員。
things [WiNs] n.1.物,東西;事物 2.事,事情,事件 3.[~s](個人的)所有物;用具,用品 4.消息;[~s] 局面;情況;形勢 5.事業(yè);行為;成果,產(chǎn)品;成就,成績 6.話;題目,主題,話題;想法
use [ju:s] v.1.用,使用 2.發(fā)揮;行使;運用 n.1.(to make use of)使用;應(yīng)用;運用;利用 2.使用價值;益處
【例句】Words are capable of arousing the strongest emotions and prompting all man’s actions, Do not ridicule the ~ of words in psychotherapy.言語能夠激起最強烈的情感,引發(fā)人的一切行動。不要嘲笑言語在心理治療中的運用。【認知】G。haste [heist] n.(in ~)1.急速,急忙;倉促 2.草率,輕率 3.急迫 【例句】Make ~ slowly.從容地加緊。health [helW] n.1.健康 2.健康狀況 3.健旺,發(fā)達
【例句】Health is the thing that makes you feel that now is the best time of the year.健康是這樣的東西,它使你感到現(xiàn)在是一年中最好的時光。
example [i^5zB:mpl] n.1.例子,實例;樣品 2.榜樣,楷模 3.先例
【例句】 Example is always more efficacious than precept.榜樣總是比規(guī)矩更有效。
score [skC:] n.(比賽中的)得分,比分;計分 v.(體育比賽中)得(分);記(分)
【例句】 The Universe is an intelligence test.How much do you think you’re going to ~ by dying? 宇宙是一項智力測驗。你認為自己在死前能拿到多少分?
change [tFeindV] n.1.改變;轉(zhuǎn)變;變化;變革 2.找頭;零錢
【例句】Change, impermanence is characteristic of life.變化無常是人生的特性。
help [help] v.1.幫助;扶持;資助;救助2.對?有幫助;助長;促進;對?有好處(或用處)3.治療;緩解;補救 4.[與can或cannot連用]避免,阻止,防止
【例句】Too much ~ is sometimes worse than no ~.幫助太多有時比沒有幫助還糟。
knowledge [5nClidV] n.1.知識,學(xué)識;學(xué)問 2.知曉;見聞;消息 3.熟悉 4.了解;理解;辨別 【例句】Knowledge itself is power.知識本身就是力量。【認知】G。
practice [ 5prAktis ] n.1.(反復(fù))練習(xí)2.熟練 3.(in ~)實踐;實施,實行;(知識的)應(yīng)用;經(jīng)驗 4.慣常做法,慣例;習(xí)俗 【例句】When you say that you agree to thing in principle you mean that you have not the slightest intention of carrying it out in ~.當(dāng)你說你原則上同意時,意思是你實際上要本就不打算去做。view [ vju: ] n.1.觀看,看 2.視力;視域;視野 3.被看見的東西;(從特定處所看到的)景色 4.[有時作~ s]看法,見解;觀點 5.目標;打算(with a ~ to)
【例句】Nothing would more contribute to make a man wise than to have always an enemy in his ~.視域里總是有個敵人,再沒有什么比這更能使人明智了。
different [5difrEnt] a.1.差異的,不同的(~ from, than)2.不平常的,與眾不同的,別致的,罕見的
【例句】Every man is ~ from other people, and he is not the same self from day to day.每個人都與他人不同,每一天他也不是同一個自我。
developments [di5velEpmEnt] n.1.形成,研制,培育,開發(fā) 2.生長,進化,發(fā)展 3.發(fā)展(或培育等)的結(jié)果,產(chǎn)物 4.發(fā)達 5.發(fā)展(或成長,進化等)的階段 6.事態(tài)發(fā)展,新情況,新聞7.開發(fā)的房地產(chǎn)
【例句】The psychic ~ of the individual is a short repetition of the course of ~ of the race.個體的精神發(fā)展是人類發(fā)展過程的短暫重復(fù)。
happy [ 5hApi ] a.1.(顯得或感到)愉快的,高興的,滿意的 2.(表示)樂意的 3.(事情)幸運的
【例句】The happiest women, like the happiest nations, have no history.最幸福的女人猶如最幸福的民族,沒有歷史可言。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“hap(機緣,運氣,偶然發(fā)生)”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。death [ deW ] n.1.死,死亡;(植物的)枯萎 2.滅亡,破滅,毀滅,終止,結(jié)束 3.致死原因
【例句】We understand ~ for the first time when he puts his hand upon one whom we love.當(dāng)死神的手落在我們所愛的人身上時,我們第一次懂得了死亡的含義。kind [ kaind ] a.1.友好的;親切的 2.和藹的;仁慈的3.富于同情心的;寬容的,心胸寬在的 n.1.種類 2.[the ~] 特定種類的人;同類的人(或事物)3.(動、植物等的)類,族;種,屬
【例句】Knowledge is of two ~s.We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.知識分為兩種:自己掌握一門學(xué)問,或者知道在哪里可以獲得關(guān)于它的資料。
live [ liv ] v.1.活;生存(~ by, on, upon)2.度(過),經(jīng)歷(過)(~ through)3.(小說、戲劇中的人物)栩栩如生 a.1.活的,有生命的 2.生動活潑的3.精力充沛的ad.[laiv] 在(或從)現(xiàn)場,以現(xiàn)場直播方式
【例句】 He most ~s who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best.思考最深廣、感受最高尚、行為最優(yōu)秀的人活得最充實。needs [ ni:dz ] v.1.需要 2.須要,定要 3.缺少,欠缺 n.1.需要(物);必要 2.缺少,欠缺 3.缺衣少食,貧困
【例句】 Do not buy what you want, but what you ~;what you do not ~ is a dear at a farthing.不要買想要的東西,而要買需要的東西。不需要的東西即使花一文錢也是昂貴的。
shortage [ 5FC:tidV ] n.1.不足,短少 2.不足之額
【例句】This island is almost made of coal and surrounded by fish.Only an organizing genius could produce a shortage of coal and fish in Great Britain at the same time.這個島幾乎由煤構(gòu)成并被魚包圍。只有一個組織天才才能在英國同時造成煤與魚的短缺。infant [ 5infEnt ] n.1.嬰兒 2.初學(xué)者;生手 【例句】No animal is so inexhaustible as an excited ~.沒有一種動物能像興奮的嬰兒這樣不知疲倦。【認知】前綴為“in-”含義;本詞的“fant”與“fari”(說)之間為變體關(guān)系;核心含義為“speechless”(不說話的)。
class [ klB:s ] n.1.種類,門類 2.班級; 3.課;上課 4.階級;社會等級 v.把??歸入某類(或某類等級)【例句】There is only one ~ in the community that thinks more about money than the rich, and that is the poor.社會中只有一個階級比富人更多地想著金錢,那就是窮人。
mortality [ mC:5tAlEti ] n.1.死,死亡率 2.終有一死
【例句】If I laugh at any mortal thing, it is that I may not weep.如果我笑世間的凡事,那是為了我可以免于哭泣。【認知】詞根“mort”含義為“死亡”;如“murder”為同源關(guān)系。
back [ bAk ] n.1.背,背部 2.脊 3.背面,反面 4.后面;后部 5.力氣,氣力 v.1.(使)后退,(使)倒退 2.位于?的后面;構(gòu)成?的背景;支持(~ up)a.(無比較級)1.背后的,后面的 2.邊遠的;偏僻的 3.向后的;反向的
【例句】Other men’s sins are before our eyes;our own are behind our ~.別人的罪過在眼前,自己的罪過在背后。expectancy [Ik5spektEnsI] n.期待, 期望
【例句】the life expectancy curve 預(yù)期壽命曲線【認知】本詞詞根為“spect”(看);如“inspect”同源關(guān)系。
order [ 5C:dE ] n.1.次序,順序 2.整齊,有條理 3.工作(或健康等)狀況4.通例,常規(guī) 5.治安,秩序;制度 6.(議會、會議等的)程序,規(guī)程 7.[常作~ s]命令;指示;囑咐 8.風(fēng)氣;風(fēng)尚;流行式樣;趨勢 v.1.整理,安排;布置 2.命令;指示;囑咐 3.定購;預(yù)定
【例句】 The joy of the young is to disobey — but the trouble is , there are no longer any ~s.年輕人的樂趣在于不服從 —— 不過問題在于,現(xiàn)在已不存在任何指令。
fact [ fAkt ] n.1.事實,真實事情,客觀事實 2.真實性,確鑿性;實際,實情,真相 3.細節(jié) 4.論據(jù),假設(shè)事實
【例句】Experience isn’t interesting till it begins to repeat itself — in ~, till it does that, it hardly is experience.經(jīng)驗直到重復(fù),自己才能得到注意 —— 事實上在此之前它很難算是經(jīng)驗。
means [ mi:nz ] [復(fù)] n.1.[用作單或復(fù)]方法,手段;工具(by ~ of)2.金錢,財富,財產(chǎn);財力;收入 【例句】Means only exist to serve an end.手段只為服務(wù)于目的而存在。
part [ pB:t ] n.1.一部分,部分 2.等分中的一份,?分之一 3.組成部分4.份兒;職責(zé),本分;作用 v.(to part with)使分成幾部分;使分裂
【例句】Not to know certain things is a great ~ of wisdom.不去知道某些事是智慧的一大部分。
hope [ hEup ] n.1.希望;指望 2.所希望的東西;期望著的事 3.(in the hope that ?)抱有信心的理由 v.1.希望,期望;期待2.相信
【例句】In prosperity prepare for a change;in adversity ~ for change;in adversity ~ for one.順境中準備變化,逆境中期待變化。place [ pleis ] n.1.地方,地點;場所,所在地 2.合適的(或常處的、原來的、指定的)位置;適當(dāng)?shù)臅r刻(或場合)3.(社會)地位,等級,身份;重要地位,高位;名望 v.放置;安置;安排
【例句】Everyone has talent.What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark ~ where it leads.人人都不乏才能。罕見的是跟隨才能到它所指引的暗處去的勇氣。
word [ wE:dz ] n.1.詞,單詞;字 2.談話 3.話;詞句;言辭,言語 4.消息,信息;傳聞,謠言(Word has it that ?)
【例句】A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other ~s, that he is wiser today than he way yesterday.人絕不應(yīng)恥于承認自己犯過的錯誤。換一句話,勇于承認錯誤不過是說明他今天比昨天更聰明。
perfect [ 5p:fikt ] a.1.完美的;理想的 2.完好的,完整的;健全的 3.完全的,絕對的;十足的,地道的 4.精通的;嫻熟的 5.精確的;絕對正確的 v.1.(使)完美,改善,提高 2.(使)完全;完成 【例句】Perfect courage is to do without witnesses what one would be capable of doing before all the world.十足的勇敢是在沒人在場的情況下做眾目睽睽時做到的事。food [ fu:d ] n.1.食物;(固體)食品 2.資料;精神滋養(yǎng)
【例句】If God were to appear to starving people, he would not dare to appear in any other form than ~.上帝假如對饑餓的人們顯圣,他是不會以除了食物之外的任何形態(tài)出現(xiàn)。
human [ 5hju:mEn ] a.1.人的,人類的 2.顯示人的本性的;有人性的;通人情的 n.人
【例句】I am a man, and nothing ~ can be of indifference.我是個人,對有關(guān)人的一切都不能無動于衷。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“homo;man”(土地;泥土)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性;英語文化宗教認為“人是上帝使用黏土制造的”。government [ 5^QvEnmEnt ] n.1.[常作G-] 政府,內(nèi)閣 2.政體;體制 3.治理,管理,支配
【例句】Freedom of opinion can only exist when the government thinks itself ~.言論自由只有在政府認為自己安全時才能存在。【認知】G。
play [ plei ] n.1.玩;游戲;玩笑 2.劇本;戲劇;(戲劇的)演出 3.活動;操作;(才智等的)運用 4.作用;影響(to give full play to)v.1.玩,做(游戲)2.參加(體育活動、比賽等)3.開(玩笑)4.扮演(角色等);演出 【例句】本詞的核心意義與“高興得跳起來;跳舞;高興;歡呼”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。【認知】G。pay [ pei ] v.1.付錢給,給?報酬 2.付,支付 3.給予(注意等)(to ~ attention to);致以(問候等);進行(訪問等)(to ~ a visit to)4.對?有利,對?有好處(to ~ off)5.產(chǎn)生?利潤;(工作等)有?報酬 n.1.工資,薪金 2.報償;報應(yīng),懲罰 3.付錢 【例句】Censure is the tax a man ~s to the public for being eminent.遭受指摘是一個人由于出眾而向公眾納的稅。buy [ bai ] v.1.買,買得 2.(出一定代價)獲得,換得,贏得 3.向?行賄,收買 4.<口>相信,接受;同意
【例句】It’s good to have money to ~ things that money can ~, but it’s better not to lose things money cannot ~.有錢買錢得到好東西,別失去錢買不到的東西更好。
population [ 7pCpju5leiFEn ] n.1.[常作the ~](城市、國家、地區(qū)等的)全部人 2.人口 3.(某地或某類)物品的總數(shù);(某地或某地)動(或植)物總數(shù)
【例句】Population, when unchecked, increases in a geometrical ratio.Subsistence only increases in an arithmetical ratio.人口在不加抑制時以幾何比率增長。生活資料僅以算術(shù)比率增長。
way [ weiz ] n.1.方法,手段,方式;樣式 2.(某個)方面;(某)點 3.方向 4.路途,路線;[亦作~s]路程,距離 5.路,道路;出路 6.供通過(或前進)的地方;活動范圍;余地;機會 7.[常作 ~s]習(xí)俗,風(fēng)度,作風(fēng);癖性 8.情況,狀態(tài);程度;規(guī)模 【例句】He has more power in many ~s than the President.在許多方面他的權(quán)利比總統(tǒng)的還大。
situation [ 7sitju5eiFEn ] n.1.位置,地點 2.情況,處境;狀態(tài) 3.形勢,局面;環(huán)境 4.困難境地;危險局面
【例句】The United States today is in the unhappy ~ of a rich and romantic maiden.She yearns hopelessly to be loved for herself alone.今日的美國處于一個富有而浪漫的少女的可憐境地。她毫無希望地渴望有人僅僅為了她本人而愛她。patient [ 5peiFEnt ] a.1.忍耐的;有耐心的 2.顯示出忍耐的;(長期)忍受苦難的 3.堅忍的;勤奮的 n.病人
【例句】The art of medicine consists in three things: the disease, the ~ and the physician.The ~ must combat the disease along with the physician.醫(yī)術(shù)由三樣?xùn)|西組成:疾病、病人和醫(yī)生。病人必須和醫(yī)生一道與疾病斗爭。
global [ 5^lEubEl ] a.1.全球的,全世界的 2.天體的,球形的;球面的 3.總括的,總的,完整的,綜合的;統(tǒng)一的 【例句】the ~ tonnage of that country’s navy 那個國家艦隊的總噸位。
reason [ 5ri:zn ] n.1.原因,理由,誘因;充分理由 2.理智,理性;判斷力,推理力 3.正常神志 4.道理,情理,明智 v.1.推論,推理,作邏輯思維 2.理喻,勸告(~ with)
【例句】 He that will not ~ is a bigot.He that cannot ~ is a fool.And he that dares not ~ is a slave.不愿討論的人是盲從者,不能討論的人是蠢人,不敢討論的人是奴才。
face [ feis ] n.1.臉,面孔,面部表情2.表面;前面 3.外表,外觀 4.自信 5.(in the ~ of)面子,威信;自尊,自重,尊嚴 v.1.面向,面朝,正對 2.使面對 3.面對 4.(勇敢地)對付;正視 5.面臨6.(把事實等)擺在?面前(~ with)
【例句】It is harder to remain radical when richer because you have to ~ up, at least in theory, to giving up what you’ve got.越富有保持激進就越難,因為你不得不至少在理論上勇于正視放棄自己所得這一問題。
result [ ri5zQlt ] n.1.結(jié)果,后果;成果,效果 2.比賽結(jié)果,比分;成績 v.1.(作為結(jié)果)發(fā)生,產(chǎn)生(~ from)2.結(jié)果,終歸,終結(jié)(~ in)
【例句】Though great artists have been licentious, license does not necessarily ~ in great art.盡管偉大的藝術(shù)家們曾經(jīng)放浪形骸卻未必導(dǎo)致偉大的藝術(shù)。
necessary [ 5nes[sEri ] a.1.必要的;必需的;必須的 2.必然的,勢必的 【例句】Make yourself ~ to someone.使你自己成為某個人所需要的人。
gain [ ^einz ] v.1.獲得,取得;贏得 2.(使)獲得;(使)博得;(使)贏得 3.增加,增添 4.(經(jīng)過努力)到達
【例句】Beauty ~ little, and homeliness and deformity lose much, by gaudy attire.徒具華麗的服吏美人增色不多,卻使丑人減色不少。
medical [ 5medikEl ] a.1.醫(yī)學(xué)的;醫(yī)療的;醫(yī)用的 2.內(nèi)科的
【例句】If a man is good in his heart, then he is an ethical member of any group in society.if he is bad in his heart, he is an unethical member.To me, the ethics of ~ practice is as simple as that.一個如果內(nèi)心是善良的,在任何社會集團都是道德的成員;如果內(nèi)心是邪惡的,就是不道德的成員。對于我,從醫(yī)的道德和這一樣簡單。
remember [ ri5membE ] v.1.記得,回想起 2.牢記,記住,不忘記
【例句】Happiness isn’t something you experience;it’s something you ~.幸福不是你經(jīng)歷的事情,而是你記得的事情。success [ sEk5ses ] n.1.成就;成功;好結(jié)果,好成績;勝利 2.發(fā)跡;興旺;升遷 3.成功的事物;取得成就的人 4.結(jié)果;效果 【例句】 There is only one ~ to be able to spend your life in your own way.成功只有一種:能夠以自己的方式度過一生。difficulty [ 5difikElti ] n.1.難,困難性,困難程度 2.困難,難事3.費勁 4.難點,難題 5.麻煩;麻煩的起因
【例句】Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one’s thoughts into action is the most ~ in the world.思想容易行動難,把思想化為行動則是世上第一難事。
bring [ briN ] v.1.把?帶至說話人所在處(或指定處),帶來,拿來 2.把?引來 3.促使,說服,勸使,影響 4.導(dǎo)致,招致;產(chǎn)生(~ about)
【例句】You will not find poetry anywhere unless you ~ some of it with you.如果不自己帶些詩,你在哪兒也找不到。believe [ bi5li:v ] v.(Believe it or not)1.相信,相信?的真實性 2.相信(某人)的話 3.認為;猜想,料想
【例句】 The liar’s punishment is not the least that he is not ~d, but that he cannot ~ anyone else.說謊者受到的懲罰絕不是沒有人相信他,而是他無法相信任何人。improve [ im5pru:v ] v.1.改進,改善;增進 2.提高(土地、地產(chǎn))的
【例句】People seldom ~ when they have no other model but themselves to copy after.人們在除了自己便沒有其他榜樣效仿時,難取得進步。
mind [ maind ] n.1.頭腦;智力;知識(to bear in mind)2.理智;健全的心智,正常的神志 3.(區(qū)別于身軀或物質(zhì)的)心,精神 4.心情,情緒 5.想法,見解,意見;主意 v.1.注意 2.小心,當(dāng)心 3.[我用于否定句或疑問句]介意;反對
【例句】The purpose of education is to replace an empty ~ with an open one.教育的目的是將空虛的頭腦換成開放的頭腦。science [ 5saiEns ] n.1.科學(xué) 2.自然科學(xué);(科學(xué)的)學(xué)科 3.(可用科學(xué)方法研究或應(yīng)用科學(xué)方法的)科學(xué)事物 4.技術(shù),技巧 5.科學(xué)研究;真理探索
【例句】 Science is nothing but developed perception, interpreted intent, common sense rounded out and minutely articulated.科學(xué)不過是經(jīng)過闡發(fā)的知覺,經(jīng)過解釋的含義,經(jīng)過完善并詳細表述的常識。【認知】詞根“sci”含義為“to know(認知)”。harm [ hB:m ] n.1.傷害,損害,危害(do ~ to)2.邪惡;惡行
【例句】There is not much ~ in a lion;he has no ideals, no religion, no politics, no chivalry, no gentility.獅子為害其實不大。它沒有理想,沒有宗教,沒有政治,沒有騎士精神,也講究斯文。
nature [ 5neitFE ] n.1.[擬人化時常作N-]大自然,自然界;自然力 2.稟性,天性;性格3.本質(zhì),性質(zhì);類型,種類(by ~)4.真實,真切(in ~)
【例句】If you study ~ in books, when you go out of doors you cannot find her.如果在書本中研究自然,走出戶外時你就找不到她。
step [ step ] n.1.(腳)步;一步的距離 2.步態(tài);步伐 3.[~s](某人所走的)路,道路;步驟;措施(to take ~s)4.級別,等級;晉級5.梯級,臺階
【例句】He that climbs a ladder must begin at the first ~.登梯子的人必須從第一級開始。
system [5sIstEm] n.1.系統(tǒng) 2.制度,體制 3.理論體系 4.方法,方式 5.分類;分類原則 6.條理;秩序
【例句】Every science has for its basis a ~ of principles as fixed and unalterable as those by which the universe is regulated.每門科學(xué)都有一套像管理宇宙的原理那樣固定不變的原理作為基礎(chǔ)。
law [ lC: ] n.1.法律,法;法制 2.法的威力;法律的制約 3.<喻>權(quán)威性斷言;權(quán)威制約;權(quán)威 4.守則;慣例;習(xí)俗
【例句】 The ~ cannot make all men equal, but they are all equal before the ~.法律并不能使人人平等,但他們在法律面前都是平等的。
pollution [ pE5lu:FEn ] n.1.污染 2.污染物;受污染空氣
【例句】Man will survive as a species for one reason: He can adapt to the destructive effects of our power-intoxicated technology and of our ungoverned population growth, to the dirt, ~ and noise of a New York or Tokyo.人類作為一個物種,將出于一種原因而得以存活:他能夠適應(yīng)我們沉迷于力量的技術(shù),不受控制的人口增長及大都市灰塵、污染與噪音所造成的有害影響。
mercy [ 5mE:si ] n.1.慈悲,仁慈,寬容 2.仁慈行為,善行 3.(神的)恩惠;幸運(at the ~ of“受控制于”)【例句】Society, like the Roman youth at circus, never shows ~ to the fallen gladiator.社會有如古羅馬競技場的青年,對戰(zhàn)敗的角斗士從不表現(xiàn)出憐憫。
opinion [ E5pinjEn ] n.1.意見,看法,見解,主張 2.輿論 3.評價;印象
【例句】 Our enemies come nearer the truth in their ~s of us than we do in our opinion of ourselves.敵人對我們的看法比我們對自己的看法更接近事實。
serious [ 5siEriEs ] a.1.嚴肅的,莊重的 2.認真的;不是開玩笑的 3.重要的,重大的,需要認真思考(或?qū)Υ┑?4.嚴重的;危急的,令人擔(dān)心的 【例句】Those who are ~ in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in ~ matters.對荒唐的事態(tài)度嚴肅的人,對嚴肅的事會態(tài)度荒唐。industry [ 5indEstri ] n.1.勤奮,勤勞 2.(創(chuàng)造價值的)有組織勞動;經(jīng)常的工作 3.工業(yè),企業(yè);行業(yè),業(yè);(有利可圖的)行當(dāng)
【例句】In the ordinary business of life ~ can do anything which genius can do, and very many things which it cannot.在普通的生活事務(wù)中,勤勞能夠做天才能做的任何事情,以及天才所不能做的許許多多事情。
die [ dai ] vi.1.死亡,死 2.(植物)枯死,凋謝 3.消失,滅亡;停止,結(jié)束 4.減弱,逐漸消失,(聲音等)漸變微弱 5<口>[常用于進行時態(tài)]渴望,切望(~ for)
【例句】Better to ~ on one’s feet than live on one’s knees.站著死勝過跪著生。
education [ 7edju(:)5keiFEn ] n.1.教育,培養(yǎng);訓(xùn)練;教育程度 2.受到的教育;通過教育(或訓(xùn)練等)所得到的知識(或技能,修養(yǎng))3.教育學(xué)
【例句】Education is what survives when what has been learnt has been forgotten.教育是學(xué)過的東西被忘掉后尚存的東西。chance [ tFB:ns ] n.1.機會,際遇 2.可能性;或然性;[常作~s]很有可能發(fā)生的情況(by ~)
【例句】In the field of observation, ~ favours the prepared mind.在觀察的領(lǐng)域里,機遇垂青于有準備的頭腦。interesting [ 5intristiN ] a.有趣的;引起興趣的;令人關(guān)注的 【例句】The secret of a man who is universally ~ is that he is universally interested.引起大家興趣的人,其秘密在于他對事事都感興趣。
true [ tru: ] a.1.真實的,確實的;如實的 2.真的,真正的,非人造的 3.實質(zhì)的,基本的 4.忠實的,忠誠的 5.可靠的,確鑿的,無疑的
【例句】He who thinks himself more blessed because he enjoys benefits which others do not, is ignorant of ~ blessedness.由于享有他人所無的好處而自以為更幸福的人,不懂得什么是真正的幸福。newspaper [ 5nju:speipE ] n.1.報紙,報 2.報社
【例句】Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without ~s, or ~s without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.假如由我來決定應(yīng)當(dāng)要個政府而沒有報紙,還是要報紙而沒有政府,我會不遲疑地選擇后者。
saying [ 5seiiN ] n.1.要說的話;所說的話;意見 2.發(fā)言機會;發(fā)言權(quán) 3.[常作the ~] 決定權(quán)
【例句】 Almost every wise saying has an opposite one, not less wise, to balance it.幾乎所有的名言都有意思相反的一句,其智慧并不遜色,以便使之平衡。
birth [ bE:Ws ] n.1.出生 2.分娩 3.血統(tǒng);出身 4.起源;根源(to give ~ to)【例句】Birth is nothing where virtue is not.品德不好,出身微不足道。
technology [ tek5nClEdVi ] n.1.技術(shù)(學(xué)),工藝(學(xué)),工業(yè)技術(shù) 2.[總稱]術(shù)語,專門用語 3.技術(shù)應(yīng)用(或方法)
【例句】Technology ? is a queer thing;it brings you great gifts with one hand, and it stabs you in the back with the other.技術(shù)??是種古怪的東西。它一手遞過不非凡的禮物,一手在你背后戳上一刀。
modern [ 5mCdEn ] a.1.近代的,現(xiàn)代的(ancient, medieval之對)2.現(xiàn)代化的;新式的;時髦的,摩登的 【例句】The classic literature is always ~.古典文學(xué)永遠是現(xiàn)代的。
pain [ pein ] n.1.痛,疼痛 2.痛苦,悲痛 3.[~s]辛苦,刻苦,努力;苦心;操心(take ~s)
【例句】One of the greatest ~s to human nature is the ~ of a new idea.人性感受的最大痛若之一是新思想帶來的痛苦。room [ ru:m, rum ] n.1.房間,室 2.余地;機會;范圍(to make ~ for)
【例句】For me a house is an instrument of work rather than a back ground for elegant living.Every ~ is a studio or workshop.房屋對于我是工作的裝備,而非優(yōu)雅生活的背景。每個房間都是畫室或日工場。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“房間;室”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
eyes [ aiz ] n.1.眼睛,眼珠 2.眼光,視力,觀察力 3.看,注意 4.見解,觀點;判斷(in the eyes of)
【例句】 The face is the mirror of the mind;and eyes, without speaking, confess the secrets of the heart.臉是心靈的鏡子。眼睛無言,說出了內(nèi)心的秘密。
increasing [ in5kri:siN ] v.增加,增大;增長,增強
【例句】Friendship with the good is like the evening shadows, increasing till the sun of life sets.與善良的人的友情就像傍晚的影響,它不斷延長,直到生命的太陽落山。
especially [ is5peFEli ] ad.特別,尤其,格外;專門地,主要地;異常地
【例句】To say nothing, ~ when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.什么也不說,尤其在講話時,是外交藝術(shù)的一半。traditional [trE5dIFEn(E)l] n.傳統(tǒng),傳統(tǒng)的思想(或信仰、習(xí)俗等)
【例句】Our young are being bombarded with the notion that they may be the last generation to experience ~ marriage and family life — and also with some pretty curious notions as to what they might try instead.我們的子女受到他們可能是體驗傳統(tǒng)婚姻和農(nóng)行生活的最后一代的說法困擾 —— 同時又被一些相當(dāng)奇特的觀念沖擊著,例如他們或許該轉(zhuǎn)而嘗試的事情。
experience [ iks5piEriEns ] n.1.經(jīng)歷,閱歷 2.經(jīng)驗,感受,體驗 v.1.經(jīng)歷,體驗,感受2.通過親身經(jīng)歷認識到,體驗到,發(fā)現(xiàn) 【例句】Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.經(jīng)驗是人對自己的錯誤所加的名稱。
save [ seiv ] v.1.救助,搭救 2.維護;保全 3.儲蓄;積攢;保存 4.保留,留下 5.節(jié)省,節(jié)約;省去,免去
【例句】 Love cannot ~ life from death;but it can fulfill life’s purpose.愛無法從死亡中拯救生命,但它可以實現(xiàn)生命的目的。body [ 5bCdi ] n.1.(人、動物的)身體,軀體;(植物的)干、莖 2.(與靈魂、思想等相對而言的)肉體3.死人;(人、動物的)尸體 4.(文章、收籍等的)正文 4.(視作整體的)一群,一批,一組(a ~ of);社團,團體;一支部隊 【例句】There is nothing the ~ suffers the soul may not profit by.任何使肉體受苦的東西都可以使靈魂得益。
ability [ E5biliti ] n.1.能力(指體力或智力),(法律、道義、財力等許可范圍內(nèi)的)行事能力,資格 2.[常作abilities]專門技能;天才;天資
【例句】The university brings out all abilities including incapability.大學(xué)使學(xué)生顯露所有才能,包括無能。condition [ kEn5diFEn ] n.1.狀況,狀態(tài);[~s]環(huán)境,形勢 2.健康狀況,病3.良好狀況(或程度);可工作(或使用銷售等)的狀態(tài)(或程度);健康(程度)4.地位,身份 5.(先決)條件,前提v.是??的條件,決定(~ed to);使取決于(~ on);影響,變更
【例句】All art constantly aspires towards the ~ of music.一切藝術(shù)都不懈地追求音樂的狀態(tài)。
enjoy [ in5dVCi ] v.1.喜愛,享受??的樂趣;樂于;欣賞,喜愛 2.享有,享受 3.經(jīng)歷
【例句】Optimist: A man who gets treed by a lion but ~s the scenery.樂觀主義者:被獅子逼得上了樹還欣賞風(fēng)景的人。attention [ E5tenFEn ] n.(~ attention to)1.注意;專心;留心 2.注意力 3.考慮;關(guān)心;照料
【例句】No one is safe from slander.The best way is to pay no ~ to it, but live innocence and let the world talk.沒有誰免于誹謗。最好的辦法是不予理會,潔身自好,任憑人們?nèi)フf。
ill [ il ] a.1.[常作表語]有病的;不健康的;要嘔吐的 2.壞的;邪惡的;有害的;令人討厭的 3.不利的;不吉利的 4.敵意的,不友善的;冷酷無情的,殘酷的 5.不良的;不恰當(dāng)?shù)?/p>
【例句】One of the minor pleasures of life is to be slightly ~.人生的若干小快樂之一是得場小病。progress [ 5prEu^res ] n.1.進步,上進;生長;進展;(不斷的)改進 2.前進,行進
【例句】Modesty makes one ~ whereas conceit makes one lay behind.虛心使人進步,驕傲使人落后。choose [ tFu:z ] v.1.選擇,挑選;(投票)選舉2.情愿;決定;認為?妥當(dāng)(to choose A over B)
【例句】Life isn’t a choice.Something comes up or it doesn’t.A lot of choices ~ you.人生不是選擇。有些事情也許發(fā)生,也許不發(fā)生。有許多選擇在選擇你。
open [ 5EupEn ] a.1.開著的 2.無遮蓋的 3.空曠的;開闊的 4.散開的;稀疏的;稀松的 5.(道路等)可通行的,無障礙的(~ to)6.(職位等)空缺的;可利用的 7.空閑的,無約會的 8.開始營業(yè)(或工作)的;活動著的 9.正在考慮的,尚未決定的 10.無偏見的,能接受新思想的 11.慷慨的,大方的 v.1.開,打開;睜開;張開;展開 2.開辟;清除(道路等)的障礙物;開墾 3.開始;開設(shè),開辦
【例句】 Don’t tell a woman she’s pretty;tell her there is no other woman like her, and all roads will ~ to you.別對女人說她漂亮。對她說她與眾不同,所有道路就都會向你開放。
finish [ 5finiF ] v.1.完成,結(jié)束 2.用完;吃完;耗盡 3.給?最后加工
【例句】Genius begins great works;labor alone ~ed them.天才開創(chuàng)非凡的工作,勞動獨自完成它們。
spend [ spend ] v.(~ on)1.花費,用(錢)2.花(時間等);度過;消磨 3.消耗,用盡(氣力等)4.浪費,濫用
【例句】To acquire wealth is difficult, to preserve it more difficult, but to ~ it wisely most difficult.取得財富難,保持它更難,但明智地運用它最難。
cause [ kC:z ] n.1.原因,起因(可指事物或人)2.(正當(dāng)?shù)模├碛桑ǔ浞值模└鶕?jù);動機3.事業(yè);運動;勾當(dāng) 4.要求決定的事,有爭議的事 v.1.(使)產(chǎn)生,(使)發(fā)生,引起 2.使,促使 【例句】We must so strive that each man may regard himself as the chief ~ of the victory.我們必須努力到這種程度:每個人都可以自認是獲勝的主要原因。
care [ kZE ] n.1.憂慮,煩惱,掛念 2.小心,用心,謹慎 3.照顧,管理;負責(zé)照管(或辦理)的事 4.關(guān)心,關(guān)懷,關(guān)切 v.1.對?介意,對?計較 2.[后接不定式,常用于否定,疑問及條件句中]喜歡,愿意,想望
【例句】I don’t ~ what is written about me so long as it isn’t true.只要不是真的,我不在乎別人怎么寫我。
case1 [ keis ] n.1.事例,實例2.病癥,病例;病人 3.訴訟;訟案 4.【語】格
【例句】Economy is going without something you do want, in ~ you should some day want something which you probably won’t want.節(jié)儉就是省去確實需要的東西度日,以備可能有一天需要的東西度日,以備可能有一天需要未必需要的東西。case2 [keIs] n.1.箱,盒;套,罩;殼;鞘;容器 2.框,架 3.(一)組;
(一)對 【例句】How idiotic civilization is!Why be given a body if you have to keep it shut up in a ~ like a rare, rare fiddle? 文明是多么愚蠢!如果不得不把身體收藏在套子里,就像對待極其珍貴的小提琴一樣,老天為什么還要將它給予你? matter [ 5mAtE(r)] n.1.事情,問題 2.物質(zhì),物品 3.[the~]麻煩事,毛病 v.要緊,有關(guān)系
【例句】War is much too serious a ~ to be entrusted to generals.戰(zhàn)爭一事過于重大,不能交給將軍們負責(zé)。respect [ ris5pekt ] v.尊敬,敬重 n.1.尊敬,敬重 2.[~s]敬意;問候 3.方面;關(guān)系,關(guān)聯(lián)(with ~ to)
【例句】 All the great religions are fundamentally equal.We must have innate ~ for other religions as we have for our own.一切偉大在根本上都是等同的。我們對于其他宗教,必須像對自己的宗教一樣懷著天然的敬意。
real [ 5ri:El ] a.1.真的 2.現(xiàn)實的,實際的 3.逼真的,似真的 4.真實而重大的;完全的 5.真誠的,真心的 6.接觸現(xiàn)實的;講究實際的 7.[律](如房地產(chǎn)等)不動(產(chǎn))的;物的
【例句】Character is like a tree, and reputation like its shadow.The shadow is what we think of it;the tree is the ~ thing.品德就像樹,名聲就像樹的影子。影子是我們對樹的看法,樹才是真實的東西。
war [ wC: ] n.1.戰(zhàn)爭 2.斗爭,競爭;對抗,沖突
【例句】War is nothing but the continuation of politics with the admixture of other means.戰(zhàn)爭無非是攙入其他手段的政治的延續(xù)。【認知】本詞詞根“war”含義為“男性 — 戰(zhàn)爭;斗爭”。protect [ prE5tekt ] v.保護,防護(~ from);警戒
【例句】You can only ~ your liberties in this world by protecting the other man’s freedom.在這個世界上,你只有保護別人的自由才能保護自己的自由。turn [ tE:n ] v.1.(使)轉(zhuǎn)動,(使)旋轉(zhuǎn) 2.(使)倒置,(使)顛倒;把?弄亂 3.(精神上)(使)錯亂,(使)迷亂 4.(使)變壞;(使)變質(zhì)(~ out)5.把?用于;利用;使用(~ to)
【例句】No man would listen to you talk if he didn’t know it was his ~ next.假如不知道下一個輪到他,沒人會聽你說話。watch [ wCtF ] v.1.注視,觀看 2.等待;留心(~ for)3.當(dāng)心,注意 4.看護(~ over)5.守衛(wèi),看守 n.1.注視;注意;警惕;監(jiān)視;觀察 2.守衛(wèi);守護;守候 3.手表;掛表
【例句】The best way to restrain one’s anger is to ~ calmly how shameful it is when one is angry.抑制怒氣的最好辦法,是平靜地觀看別人憤怒時的表現(xiàn)有多么丟臉。
economic [ 7i:kE5nCmik ] a.1.經(jīng)濟學(xué)的 2.經(jīng)濟的,經(jīng)濟上的 3.關(guān)系國計民生的;有實用價值的 4.節(jié)約的,省儉的(常用economical)
【例句】We talk of freedom, but today political freedom does not take us far unless there is ~ freedom.我們談到自由,但如今若沒有經(jīng)濟上的自由,政治自由就起不到多大作用。【認知】 “eco-”有兩層含義,其一“環(huán)境的,生態(tài)的,生態(tài)學(xué)的”,其二為“房子 — 家庭的,經(jīng)濟的(money)”。本詞核心含義為“domestic management”。
fit [ fit ] a.(~ for)1.適合的,合適的,恰當(dāng)?shù)?2.正當(dāng)?shù)模_的 3.健康的,強健的 4.相稱的,稱職的 v.1.(使)適合;(使)符合;與?相稱 2.(使)配合 3.(使)適應(yīng),(使)成一致
【例句】When you read a biography remember that the truth is never ~ for publication 在讀傳記的時候,別忘了真相是不宜于公開的。
healthy [ 5helWi ] a.1.健康的,健壯的,顯得健康的 2.<喻> 有益健康的
【例句】I have no relish for the country;it is a kind of ~ grave.我對鄉(xiāng)下不感興趣。那是一種有益健康的墳?zāi)埂?/p>
run [ rQn ] v.1.跑,奔 2.(和?)交往,結(jié)伴 3.(道路等)伸展,延展 4.(活動、報道等)繼續(xù),持續(xù)5.開動(機器),操作(機器)6.經(jīng)營;管理;開辦
【例句】You take all the experience and judgment of men over 50 out of the world and there wouldn’t be enough left to ~ it.把年過半百者的經(jīng)驗見識統(tǒng)統(tǒng)拿走,剩下的將不足以管理這個世界。
match [ mAtF ] n.1.火柴 2.對手;敵手 3.相配(或相同、相似)的人(或物)4.比賽,競賽的約定
【例句】I’m not denying that women are foolish;God Almighty made them to ~ the men.我不是在否認女人愚蠢,全能的上帝造成了她們以與男人相配。
answer [ 5B:nsE ] v.1.回答,答復(fù) 2.對?作出反應(yīng),響應(yīng) 3.適應(yīng),適合 4.負有責(zé)任,須作交代(~ to;~ for)n.1.回答 2.反應(yīng);回報 3.答案,解決辦法 4.(在地位、實力等方面)相當(dāng)?shù)娜耍粚?yīng)物
【例句】A man usually falls in love with the woman who asks the kind of questions he is able to ~.男人通常愛上所提的問題不出他所能夠回答的范圍的女人。
policy [ 5pClisi ] n.1.方針;政策 2.計謀;辦法
【例句】In the field of world ~, I would dedicate this nation to the ~ of a good neighbor.在世界政策方面,我將使我國致力于睦鄰政策。
rich [ ritF ] a.1.富的,有錢的 2.富饒的;繁茂的 3.盛產(chǎn)的;肥沃的(~ in)4.寶貴的;精致華麗的 5.意味深長的;內(nèi)容豐富的 n.[the ~] [總稱] [用作復(fù)] 富人,有錢人
【例句】One is not ~ by what one owns, but more by what one is able to do without with dignity.一個人的富有不是憑著他所擁有的東西,而更是憑著他能夠沒有而保持尊嚴的東西。【認知】詞根“rich”與“rex”為變體關(guān)系,含義為“king”(國王 — 富裕的)。
environment [ in5vaiErEnmEnt ] n.1.環(huán)境 2.環(huán)境藝術(shù)
【例句】What is the thing called health? Simply a state in which the individual happens transiently to be perfectly adapted to his ~.Obviously, such states cannot be common, for the ~ is in constant flux.稱為健康的東西是什么?不過是一種狀態(tài),處于這一狀態(tài)的人剛好一時對環(huán)境完全適應(yīng)。這種狀態(tài)顯然不可能常見,因為環(huán)境是在不斷地變。famous [ 5feimEs ] a.1.著名的,出名的(~ for)2.<口>第一流的;極好的 【例句】The tragedy of being ~ is that you have to devote so much time to being ~.成名的悲劇在于你不得不投入如此之多的時間來成名。
miss [ mis ] n.小姐 v.1.未擊中;未抓住 2.失敗,未達到目的 3.惦念 4.避免,逃脫
【例句】For a long life be moderate in all things, but don’t ~ anything.為了長壽,事事都要有所節(jié)制,但不要錯過任何事情。idea [ ai5diE ] n.1.思想,概念 2.計劃,打算;想法,主意;意見;信念 3.模糊的想法;想象;猜想 4.意義;意思 【例句】The man with a new ~ is a crank until the ~ succeeds.具有新想法的人在其想法成功之前就是怪人。evil [ 5i:vl ] a.1.邪惡的;罪惡的;墮落的 2.有害的 3.討厭的
【例句】 The urge to gamble is so universal and its practice so pleasurable that I assume it must be ~.賭博欲是如此普遍,賭博又是如此快樂,我想它必定是邪惡的。【認知】本詞與“right”相對抗,強調(diào)“not a rule;not the law(違法)”。number [ 5nQmbE ] n.1.數(shù)目;數(shù)字;數(shù)額 2.大數(shù)目(a ~ of);[常作~ s ]多數(shù),大批 3.號碼,編號
【例句】Marriage is a lot like the army, everyone complains, but you’d be surprised at the large ~ that re-enlist.婚姻非常像軍旅生涯,人人都在抱怨,可你會驚異于超期服役者的數(shù)量之大。
activity [ Ak5tiviti] n.1.活動;正常活動;行動 2.劇烈活動;活躍;敏捷;活力 【例句】The essence of language is human ~.語言的本質(zhì)是人類的活動。
medicine [ 5medsin,-disin ] n.1.藥,藥物,藥劑(尤指內(nèi)服藥)2.醫(yī)學(xué),醫(yī)術(shù) 【例句】Laughter, the best ~.笑是最好的藥品。【認知】詞根“med”意義與“內(nèi)科醫(yī)生;痊愈 — 醫(yī)學(xué)的,醫(yī)療的”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性;如“irremediable”有同源關(guān)聯(lián)。
deal [ di:l ] v.1.有關(guān)聯(lián),論述 2.處理(~ with)3.分配,分給 4.賣,出售 n.<口>交易,(尤指秘密的)協(xié)議
【例句】We must ~ with pleasure as we do with honey, only touch them with the tip of the finger, and not with the whole hand for fear of surfeit.我們必須像吃峰密那樣對待享樂,只用指尖蘸一點兒,而不是張開手去抓,以免過量。
show [FEu ] v.1.給?看,(使)被看見;陳列;展覽 2.顯示;表現(xiàn) 3.演出;放映 4.指出;指示 5.引領(lǐng),帶領(lǐng) 6.闡明;解釋 7.證明;表明 n.1.展覽 2.炫耀,賣弄(~ off)3.演出 4.外觀,外表 5.景象;奇觀 【例句】Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never ~s to anybody.每個人都是個月亮,都有從不示人的黑暗的一面。carefully [5keEfJlI] ad.1.小心地,仔細地;謹慎地 2.精確地;用心(或費力)做成地 3.關(guān)切地
【例句】Being divorced is like being hit by a Mack truck.If you live through it, you start looking very carefully to the right and to the left.經(jīng)受離婚如遭到一輛麥克牌大卡車的撞擊。你要是活了下來,從此走路就會非常小心地左顧右盼。
term [ tE:m ] n.1.專門名詞,名稱,術(shù)語 2.期,期限;任期 3.學(xué)期 4.[~s](契約、談判等的)條件;條款 5.[~s]說話的方式,措辭(in ~ of)6.[~s]關(guān)系,交誼;地位 v.把?稱為,把?叫做
【例句】Theology is the effort to explain the unknowable in ~s of the not worth knowing.神學(xué)就是努力用不值一知的詞語去解釋可知的事情。
possible [ 5pCsEbl ] a.1.可能的;有可能做得到(或行到)的 2.有發(fā)展前途的,有潛在價值的
【例句】How is it ~ to expect mankind to take advice when they will not so much as take warning? 人類甚至連警告都無意接受,期待他們接受勸告又如何可能?
present [ pri5zent ] v.1.贈送;授予;呈獻 2.提出;提供;遞交;向?提出(或提供、遞交)3.顯示,呈現(xiàn);表現(xiàn);描述,向?顯示(或表現(xiàn))4.(尤指在正式場合)引見,介紹 a.1.[一般作表語]出席的;存在的 2.現(xiàn)在的;正在處理(或考慮)中的 n.1.禮物,贈品 2.(at ~)現(xiàn)在,目前
【例句】The man who is perfectly pleased with the ~ state of things is a failure.完全滿足現(xiàn)狀的人是個失敗者。lead [ li:d ] v.1.(尤指前行而)為?帶路;領(lǐng)(路);為?指路;引領(lǐng) 2.牽;引;運 3.致使;使得(~ to)4.勸導(dǎo);慫恿;引誘 5.度過(時間、生活)6.開始;開創(chuàng)(時尚)
【例句】He who has confidence in himself will ~ the rest.自信的人將領(lǐng)導(dǎo)其余的人。market [ 5mB:kit ] n.1.集市;市場,商業(yè)中心 2.商品買賣活動 v.銷售,出售
【例句】If fools went not to ~, bad wares would not be sold.傻瓜不上市場,劣貨不會售出。
information [ 7infE5meiFEn ] n.1.信息,情報;資料 2.通知,告知 3.[計](可在計算機中貯存和查找的)數(shù)據(jù),資料 【例句】As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best ~.一般而言,生活中最成功的是擁有最佳信息的人。
prevent [ pri5vent ] v.1.阻止;制止;妨礙(~ from)2.防止,預(yù)防
【例句】The most correct way to ~ war is not afraid of it.防止戰(zhàn)爭的最正確方法是無懼于戰(zhàn)爭。suddenly [5sQdEnlI] ad.突然地;出乎意料地
【例句】 You’re never quite sure how you feel about a neighbor until a “For Sale” sign suddenly appears in front of his house.在“待售”的招牌突然出現(xiàn)在鄰人屋外之前,你永遠拿不太準自己對他的看法如何。
period [ 5piEriEd ] n.1.(一段)時間,時期,階段;時代 2.[the ~]該時期,該時代;當(dāng)代,現(xiàn)代 3.周期
【例句】I never think that half an hour is an insignificantly short ~ of time.我從不以為半小時是微不足道的一小段時間。strong [ strCN ] a.1.強有力的;強大的;強健的 2.牢固的;堅牢的 3.堅定的;積極的 4.有說服力的 5.精通的,擅長的 【例句】The weak have one weapon: The errors of those who think they are ~.弱者擁有一種武器:那些自以為是強者的人的錯誤。afraid [ E5freid ] a.(~ of;~ that)[一般作表語] 1.害怕的;(尤指因慮及后果而)犯愁的,不樂意的 2.<口>[用于提出異議、說出令人不快的事實、拒絕對方要求等場合,使語氣婉轉(zhuǎn)]遺憾的
【例句】 In our civilization, men are ~ that they will not be men enough and women are ~ that they might be considered only women.在我們的文明中,男人惟恐自己不夠男子氣,女人則擔(dān)心自己會只被視為女人。suffering [ 5sQfEriN ] n.苦楚, 受難
【例句】My own experience and development deepen every day my conviction that our moral progress may be measured by the degree in which we sympathize with individual suffering and individual joy.我本人的經(jīng)歷和成長每天都在加深這一信念:我們的道德進步能夠以對他人休戚與共的程度來衡量。
sure [ FuE ] a.(~ of)1.確信的,有把握的;自信的 2.可靠的;穩(wěn)妥的 3.無可置疑的,確實的 4.不可避免的,必然發(fā)生的 【例句】God is a ~ paymaster.He may not pay at the end of every week, or month, or year, but remember, He pays in the end.上帝是位可靠的雇主,他可能不是每周,或者每月,或者每年付款;不過記住,他最后一定付。daily [ 5deili ] a.1.每日的,每周日的;每日一次的;日常的 2.持續(xù)一天的 3.一天的,按天計算的
【例句】Daily duties and ~ bread are the sweetest things of life.日常的職責(zé)和日常的食物是生活中最甜美的東西。limited [5limitid] a.(~ to)1.有限的 2.(權(quán)力等)受(憲法等)限制的 n.股份有限公司
【例句】Existing scientific concepts cover always only a very ~ part of reality.現(xiàn)有的科學(xué)思想總是僅僅涉及極其有限的一部分現(xiàn)實。
level [5lev(E)l] n.1.平的東西;平坦的表面 2.水平面;水平線;水平高度 3.水平,水準;程度 v.變得平坦;達到水平狀態(tài)(~ off)
【例句】In a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his ~ of incompetence.在等級制度下,雇員往往都會晉升到所不勝任的級別。
ground [ ^raJnd ] n.1.地,地面,土地 2.(適于思想、組織等發(fā)展的)地方;境界 3.[常作~s]理由,根據(jù)(on the grounds that ?)【例句】Never look down to test the ~ before taking your step: only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find his right road.不要沒邁步就低頭查看地面。只有放眼盯住地平線的人才能找到正確的路。
pollute [ pE5lu:t,-5lju:t ] v.1.弄臟,污染2.玷污 【例句】to ~ the air with smoke 用煙污染空氣。
wonderful [5wQndEful] a.1.令人驚奇的,奇妙的;令人驚嘆的 2.精彩的,絕妙的 3.令人高興的;使愉快的
【例句】There are many ~ things, but none is more ~ than man.世上有許多奇妙的東西,但沒有一樣比人更奇妙。question [ 5kwestFEn ] n.1.問題;疑問 2.難題,有待解決的問題 3.審問,訊問 4.研究分析,探究(at ~)
【例句】The observer listens to nature;the experimenter ~s and forces her to reveal herself.觀察者傾聽自然,試驗者訊問自然并迫使她顯示真面目。
stop [ stCp ] v.1.塞住,堵塞 2.阻止,阻擋 3.停止,(使)中斷 n.1.停止;終止 2.阻塞,堵塞 3.停車站;停留地點 【例句】No man really becomes a fool until he ~s asking questions.只要沒有停止提問,一個人就沒有真正成為傻瓜。benefit [ 5benifit ] n.1.益處,好處;幫助 2.(生病、年老、失業(yè)等時的)救濟金;(根據(jù)保險規(guī)定所得的)保險金(或服務(wù))vi.得益,得到好處(~ by, ~ from)【例句】Heroes exterminate each other for the ~ of people who are not heroes.英雄好漢為了不是英雄好漢的人們的權(quán)益而互相殘殺。
common [ 5kCmEn ] a.1.(in ~)公共的,共有的,共同(做)的;(影響)公眾的 2.普通的,通常的;日常的 3.無特權(quán)的,平民的 4.劣等的,次的 5.粗俗的,粗魯?shù)?/p>
【例句】Common sense is not sense ~ to everyone, but sense in ~ things.常識不是對每個人都屬平常的知識,而是關(guān)于平常事物的知識。
relationship [ ri5leiFEnFip ] n.1.關(guān)系,關(guān)聯(lián) 2.(國際、人際等的)關(guān)系;感情關(guān)系 3.親屬關(guān)系,家屬關(guān)系;姻親關(guān)系 【例句】There is no more lovely, friendly, and charming ~, communion, or company than a good marriage.世上沒有比美滿的婚姻更愉快、友好和迷人的關(guān)系、交流或陪伴。
control [kEn5tr[Jl] v.1.控制;指揮;管理 2.克制,抑制
【例句】If we can ~ wealth, we will live in abundance and freedom;if we are ~ed by wealth, we will be poor to the bone.如果能夠支配財富,就會生活得富裕而自由;如果被財富所支配,就會窮困到潦倒不堪。
rather [ 5rB:TE(r)] ad.1.寧可,寧愿;最好 2.[常接用于or后,修正或補充上文]更確切些 3.[用以使證據(jù)婉轉(zhuǎn)]有幾分,有點兒 4.[用以強調(diào)] 相當(dāng),頗
【例句】True friendship foresees the needs of others ~ than proclaims its own.真正的友誼預(yù)見別人的需要而非顯示自己的需要。happen [5hApEn] v.1.(偶然)發(fā)生 2.[后接不定式] 碰巧;恰
【例句】Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.人們間或絆倒在真理上,但大多數(shù)都爬起來就匆匆離去,似乎什么事也沒發(fā)生。thank [ WANk ] v.謝謝,感謝
【例句】I’ve had an happy life, ~s to God.我有過幸福的生活,感謝上帝。
wish [ wiF ] v.1.希望,想要 2.[表示不能實現(xiàn)或與現(xiàn)實相悖的愿望]但愿 3.祝,祝愿 4.向?道(早安等)5.[表示婉轉(zhuǎn)的命令]請求,要求
【例句】He is great who can do what he ~es;he is wise who ~es to do what he can.想做什么便能做什么的人偉大,能做什么便愿做什么的人聰明。
greatly [5^reItlI] ad.1.大大地,非常,很 2.崇高地;高貴地;威嚴地 【例句】We love justice ~, and just men but a little.我們極其熱愛公正,而公正的人只是略為喜歡而已。master [ 5mB:stE(r)] n.1.(男)主人;(男)戶主;雇主 2.有控制(或使用、處理)權(quán)人 3.(技藝高超的)藝術(shù)家;音樂家;演秦家 4.大師,名家;專家,學(xué)者 5.名家作品6.碩士;文學(xué)碩士;理學(xué)碩士 8.獲勝者 a.1.主人的2.主要的;最重要的 3.能帶學(xué)徒的,技術(shù)熟練的;精通的;優(yōu)秀的 4.控制的,支配的;總的;統(tǒng)治的
【例句】What is called a great ~ is a person who see with his own eyes what others have seen, but he can find beauty in the common sights.所謂大師就是這樣的人,他以自己的眼睛看別人看到過的東西,但是能夠常見的東西中發(fā)現(xiàn)美。
point [pCInt] n.1.尖,尖端;尖頭 2.時刻;關(guān)鍵時刻;臨近時刻 3.階段;程度;地步 4.特點;特征;獨特部分5.要點,中心意思;核心問題 6.目的;用途 v.1.(使)有尖頭;削尖 2.加強(言語或動作)的力量;強調(diào) 3.指出,指明(~ out)4.把(槍等)對準;使朝向
【例句】When a man ~s a finger at someone else, he should remember that four of his fingers are ~ing at himself.在把一個指頭指向別人時,別忘了有四個指頭在指向自己。perhaps [ pE5hAps ] ad.或許,大概,可能
【例句】Perhaps they were right in putting love into books ? Perhaps it could not live any where else.也許把許愛情寫在書里是對的。?? 也許它在別的地方都無法存在。
forget [ fE5^et ] v.1.忘記,遺忘 2.忘記帶(或買等)3.不把?放在心上 4.忽略;忽視
【例句】Nothing fixes a thing so intensely in the memory as the wish to ~ it.想忘掉一件事的愿望最有力不過地把這件事固定在記憶里。
free [ fri: ] a.1.自由的 2.未固定的 3.空閑的;未被占用的 4.免費的,無償?shù)?5.直爽的,坦率的 6.不受阻礙的;暢通的 7.自愿的,主動的 8.(頭腦等)不受先人之見影響的,不受世俗約束的,不帶偏見的 v.1.(使)自由,解放 2.使解脫出來;清除(~ from, ~ of)【例句】Man is born ~, and everywhere he is in chains.人天生是自由的,而他在哪里都戴著鎖鏈。news [ nju:z ] n.1.新聞 2.消息 3.新聞人物;新聞地名;新聞事件
【例句】When a dog bites a man that is not ~, but when a man bites a dog that is ~.狗咬人不是新聞,人咬狗才是新聞。
stay [ stei ] v.1.繼續(xù)是;保持 2.留下;逗留 3.站住;中止;暫緩 4.持續(xù);堅持 n.1.停止 2.停留;逗留時間 3.持續(xù)能力;持久力,耐力
【例句】Some people can ~longer in an hour than others can in a week.有些客人能在一小時里比別人一星期待得還久。test [ test ] n.1.試驗,測試 2.檢驗(標準);考驗(方法)(stand the test of)【例句】Life for one is facing up to the ~;to be brought into the world is not the end of life, but the beginning of it.生活就是勇敢地接受檢驗。來到世上并非生活的目的,而是生活的開端。
energy [ 5enEdVi ] n.1.活力;生動有力 2.精力;能力;力量 3.能,能量,能源
【例句】Love is one of the most powerful energies of the universe.It is thousands of times stronger than anger, resentment or fear.愛是天地間最強大的力量。它比憤怒、怨恨或恐懼強大千萬倍。
lose [ lu:z ] v.1.失去;損失 2.遺失 3.[常用被動語態(tài)](使)失蹤;致?死亡;使毀滅 4.浪費(時間、勞動力等)5.迷失;使迷路 6.虧損 7.輸?shù)簦晃蹿A得 8.降低;減少
【例句】A wise man never ~s anything if he have himself.智者只擁有自己就什么都不會失去。reform [ ri5fC:m ] v.1.改革;改良;改造(社會等)2.改造(人),使改過自新 3.革除(弊病、陋習(xí)等)
【例句】 To ~ a man is a tedious and uncertain labour;hanging the sure work of a minute.改造人是冗長而無把握的工作,絞刑則是舉手之勞。
solve [ sClv ] v.1.解決;闡明;解釋 2.解,解答(數(shù)學(xué)題)
【例句】Science is always wrong: it never ~s a problem without creating ten more.科學(xué)總是有毛病:它每解決一個問題都必定再造出十個來。
various [ 5vZEriEs ] a.①不同的,各種各樣的 ②多方面的
【例句】Such and so ~ are the tastes of men.人們的口味千差萬別。
special [ 5speFEl ] a.1.特殊的,特別的 2.異常的,獨特的 3.專門的;特制的;有特種用途(或作用)的4.增加的,額外的 5.特別親密的;受到高度尊重的;首要的 6.具體的;明確的
【例句】Love is a ~ affection for a man or a woman, which is stronger than that for any other person.愛情是對一個男人或女人的特殊的好感,它比對其他任何人的好感都強烈。
power [ 5pauE ] n.1.力,力量 2.能力;本領(lǐng) 3.權(quán)力;政權(quán);影響力 4.強國 5.國家力量;政治力量 6.活力;強度 7.動力;電力 8.[數(shù)]冪,乘方 v.1.給提供動力,使開始 2.促進,推動
【例句】The ~ of fortune is confessed only by the miserable;for the happy impute all their success to prudence or merit.命運的力量只得到不幸者承認,因為幸運兒把所有的成就都歸功于自己的精明或長處。begin [bI5^In] v.1.開始;開始進行;開始存在 2.開始講話(~ with)【例句】It is the customary fate of new truths to ~ as heresies and to end as superstitions.新出現(xiàn)的真理往往遭遇這樣的命運;起初被視作異端,最后被奉為迷信。
name [ neim ] n.1.名字;姓名;姓;名稱 2.名義;虛名 3.名聲,名譽;名望 v.1.給?取名字,為?定名2.陳說,列舉(to name a few)
【例句】What’s in a ~? That which we call a rose, by any other ~ would smell as sweet.名稱又有什么意義?我們稱作玫瑰的花,換成任何名稱都會同樣芬芳。
speed [ spi:d ] n.(at ~)1.迅速,快 2.速率;動量 v.促進;加快?的速度(~ up)【例句】In skating over thin ice, our safety is in our ~.在薄冰上溜冰時的安全在于高速。lesson [ 5les[n ] n.1.功課,課業(yè) 2.一堂課,一節(jié)課 3.教訓(xùn);經(jīng)驗 5.懲戒;告誡;訓(xùn)斥
【例句】The education of a woman’s heart is a series of ~s with a series of men until she falls in love for the rest of her life.女人的感情教育就是由與一系列男子交往組成的一系列課程,直至她終其余生愛上一個人為止。
certain [ 5sE:tEn ] a.1.確實的,無疑的 2.可靠的 3.不可避免的,必然發(fā)生的 4.[只作表語]肯定的;確信的 5.[只作定語]某,某一,某種,一定的 6.[只作定語]一些
【例句】A doubtful friend is worse than a ~ enemy.不可靠的朋友比確定無疑的敵人更可怕。
busy [ 5bizi ] a.1.忙碌的,不得空閑的 2.繁忙的,熱鬧的 3.(尤指電話線)正被占用的 4.愛管閑事的
【例句】 The more we do, the more we can do;the more ~ we are, the more leisure we have.事越做越能做,人越忙越有空。succeed [sEk5si:d ] v.1.成功;獲得成效(~ in)2.發(fā)跡;興旺 3.接著發(fā)生;接連(~ to)4.繼承;繼任(~ to)【例句】We always ~ when we only wish to do well.我們在一心只想做得好的時候往往成功。dream [ dri:m ] n.1.夢 2.出神,心不在焉 3.夢想,幻想 4.夢一般美妙的人(或事物);佳境,美境v.(~ of)1.做(夢)2.想到;想象
【例句】A ~ is a psychosis, with all the absurdities, delusions and illusions of a psychosis.夢就是精神病,它具備精神的所有荒誕、妄想和錯覺。
early [ 5E:li ] a.1.早期的 2.早的;提早的 3.很久以前的 4.不久的,很快的 ad.1.在開始階段 2.早;提早 3.從前,古時候 4.不久,很快地
【例句】Three o’clock is always too late or too ~ for anything you want to do.對于你想做的任何事,3點鐘總是太晚或者太早。service [ 5sE:vis ] n.1.服務(wù);貢獻 2.(尤指需要專業(yè)知識的)服務(wù) 3.[~s]服務(wù)性事業(yè)(機構(gòu)或設(shè)施)4.幫傭;雇用;被使用 5.幫助;用處,益處 v.1.為?服務(wù) 2.維修,保養(yǎng)
【例句】We seldom find people ungrateful so long as we are in a condition to render them ~.只要尚能向人提供幫助,就難得遇上忘恩負義之徒。
call [ kC:l ] v.1.大聲說(或讀)出;喊,叫 2.呼喚,召喚,傳喚 3.打電話給 4.稱呼;為?取(名)5.認為?是;說?是 6.征召;招聘(~ up)
【例句】I begin to realize that I am growing old: the taxi driver ~s me “Pop” instead of “Buddy.” 我開始認識到自己正在變老:出租車司機管我叫“老爹”而不是“老兄”了。
field [ fi:ld ] n.1.[常作~s]原野,曠野 2.(一塊)田,地 3.(作特殊用途的)場地,場所 4.戰(zhàn)場;戰(zhàn)地 5.實地;野外 6.(研究、活動的)領(lǐng)域,范圍;專業(yè)
【例句】Science clears the ~s on which technology can build.科學(xué)為技術(shù)開辟據(jù)以發(fā)展的領(lǐng)域。
tired [ 5taiEd ] a.1.疲勞的,累的 2.厭倦的,厭煩的(~ of)3.陳舊的;陳腐的
【例句】 The man who knows only one subject is almost as ~ as the man who knows no subject.只知道一個題目的人幾乎和不知道任何題目的人一樣使人厭倦。
natural [ 5nAtFErEl ] a.1.大自然的;非人為的;天然的 2.原始狀態(tài)的;蒙昧的 3.出于本性的;天生的;天賦的 4.有人性的,合乎人性的 5.自然如此的,合乎常情的;當(dāng)然;正常的
【例句】I have called this principle, by which each slight variation, if useful, is preserved, by the term Natural Selection.每個輕微的變異如有用會得到保留,我將這一原理稱為“自然選擇”。
clear [kliE(r)] a.1.晴朗的,清澈的 2.純色的,顏色均一的 3.易懂的,不含糊的 4.無疑的,確信的 5.暢通的,無障礙的 6.清白的,無罪的 7.十足的;整整的 v.1.(使)清澈,使明亮 2.(使)明白,清楚 3.掃清,清除 4.不觸及地通過;脫離 5.使清白無辜
【例句】Deceive not thyself by over-expecting happiness in the marriage state? Marriage is not like the hill of Olympus, wholly ~, without clouds.不要用對婚后幸福的過分期待騙自己。?? 婚姻并不像奧林匹斯山那樣晴空如洗,片云不存。public [ 5pQblik ] a.1.公眾的,公共的;社會的 2.公開的;公開做的 3.國家的,政府的 n.公眾,民眾,眾人
【例句】There is no such thing as discretion when it concerns ~ matters: ~ things and ~ people permit neither mystery nor silence unless tyranny rules.牽涉到公共事務(wù)時,不存在像獨斷慎言這樣的做法。公共的事情和公眾既不允許神秘也不允許緘默,除非專制當(dāng)?shù)馈!菊J知】G。department [ di5pB:tmEnt ] n.1.(行政、企業(yè)等機構(gòu)的)部,司;局;處;科;部門 2.(學(xué)校、學(xué)術(shù)機構(gòu)等的)系,研究室,學(xué)部,所 3.部分,分科
【例句】Focus on the most important things to do to help your department or organization be successful.Don’t focus on the easiest things 集中于一些最重要的事情來做,以幫助你的部門或組織成功。不要集中于最容易的事。graduate [5^rAdjueit] v.1.接受學(xué)位 2.使升級 n.學(xué)位獲得者(尤指學(xué)士學(xué)位獲得者)
【例句】 to ~ from the comics to Treasure Island and Robinson Crusoe 從看連環(huán)畫進到讀《金銀島》和《魯濱孫漂流記》
clean [ kli:n ] a.1.清潔的;愛清潔的 2.正派的,無辜的 3.不色情的,語言干凈的 4.公正的,遵守規(guī)則的 5.簡潔的,勻稱的,端正的 6.不摻雜的,非混雜的 ad.1.完全地,全部地,一直 2.干凈地 3.干凈利落地,熟練地 4.公正的,誠實地 v.1.把??弄干凈 2.清除
【例句】 Bath twice a day to be realy ~, once a day to be passably ~, once a week to avoid being a public menace.一天洗兩次澡是真正清潔,一天一次算得上清潔,一周一次是免于成為公害。decided [di5saidid] a.確定的, 堅決的
【例句】Few men are of one plain, decided color;most are mixed, shaded or blended;and vary as much from different situations, as changeable silks do from different lights.幾乎沒什么人具有單純固定的顏色,大多數(shù)的色彩都是混合、漸變或融合的,并像多變的絲綢隨著光線不同變化一樣隨著情況不同而變化。punishment [5pQniFmEnt] n.罰,懲罰,處罰
【例句】 The ~ on the lazybones is that they can’t win success, they could only watch others do.懶漢受到的懲罰是自己得不到成功,只能眼看著別人收獲。
company [ 5kQmpEni ] n.1.(一)群,(一)隊,(一)伙 2.公司,商號 3.陪同,交往
【例句】The worst crime against working people is a ~ which fails to operate at a profit.對勞動者犯下的最大罪行,是一家經(jīng)營而不贏利的公司。
road [ rEud ] n.1.(兩地間的)路,道路;公路 2.街道,馬路 3.(去目的地該走的)路線 4.<喻> 路,途徑(~ to)【例句】There is no royal ~ to learning.學(xué)無坦途。
trouble [ 5trQbl ] n.1.煩惱;憂慮 2.困難;不幸;災(zāi)難 3.麻煩,打擾 4.工夫,力氣 5.[常作 ~s](社會等方面的)紛爭,**,騷亂 6.病,疾病;(機器等的)故障 【例句】Trouble is only opportunity in work clothes.困難不過是穿上工作服的機會。
plan [ plAn ] n.1.計劃,規(guī)則,方案,打算 2.計劃表,計劃表,進度表,程序表 3.方法,辦法 4.輪廓;概略 v.1.計劃 2.設(shè)計;繪制?的圖樣(或圖表)
【例句】Most people ~ their vacations better than they ~ their lives.大多數(shù)人安排假期勝過安排生活。
late [ leit ] a.1.遲的 2.晚的 3.(時間)近日暮的 4.末期的,晚期的 5.不久前的;最近的 6.新近去世的,已故的;已不存在的 7.以前的;前任的,已卸任的 ad.1.遲 2.晚 3.(時間上)接近終了 4.近來,新近5.不久前;到不久前為止 【例句】Love is like the measles, all the worse when it comes ~ in life.戀愛有如麻疹,遲到的愛情就越發(fā)糟糕。
unable [ 5Qn5eibl ] a.不能,沒才干
【例句】Education ? has produced a vast population able to read but ~ to distinguish what is worth reading.教育 ?? 造就了一大批人,他們有閱讀能力,卻弄不清什么值得一讀。already [ C:l5redi ] ad.1.早已,已(經(jīng));先前 2.<美口>[放在句末常為了加強語氣,表示不耐煩、驚訝等]馬上,這就(已經(jīng))3.[用在否定句、疑問句中,表示驚訝等](難道)已經(jīng)
【例句】He looked for a spectacular end to his ~ long life.他的一生已夠長的,他想找個引人注目的方式結(jié)束它。
gain [ ^ein ] v.1.獲得,取得;贏得 2.增加,增添 3.(經(jīng)過努力)到達 4.(鐘,表)走快 n.1.獲得,取得 2.增加,增添 3.獲得的東西;取得的進展;[~s]收益,利潤
【例句】There are men who ~ from their wealth only the fear of losing it.有些人從財富中得到的只是對失去財富的擔(dān)心。happiness [ 5hApinis ] n.1.愉快,快樂,高興 2.幸福;幸運 3.恰當(dāng);巧妙
【例句】With love one can live even without ~.有了愛,人可以甚至沒有幸福生活。army [ 5B:mi ] n.1.軍隊,陸軍,軍 2.大群;大批
【例句】If there is no ~, there is neither political independence nor the freedom of the people.沒有軍隊,就既沒有政治獨立,也沒有人民自由。
exercise [ 5eksEsaiz ] n.1.鍛煉,運動 2.練習(xí),習(xí)題 3.(權(quán)力等的)運用,行使 v.1.鍛煉,訓(xùn)練 2.運用,行使 3.履行,實行,執(zhí)行
【例句】 Reading is to the mind what ~ is to the body.閱讀之于頭腦,一如鍛煉之于身體。addition [ E5diFEn ] n.1.加 2.增加的人(或物),(建筑物等的)擴建部分
【例句】The bes work is done the way ants do things — by tiny, tireless and regular ~s.最好的作品是像螞蟻勞作那樣完成的:通過點滴、不倦和經(jīng)常的增補。hold [ hEuld ] v.1.拿著;托住 2.使保持某種狀態(tài)(或姿勢等)3.[~ oneself](在舉止方面)表現(xiàn) 4.(使)遵守,使受?的制約(~ to)5.抑制;約束;控制 6.保留;拘留;推遲 7.占據(jù);吸引(注意等)8.容納,裝得下;包含 9.舉行(會議、會談等);慶祝(節(jié)日)10.擁有;獲得 11.懷有(見解、感情、信念等)12.認為;相信
【例句】The prejudiced and obstinate man does not so much ~ opinions, as his opinions ~ him.說偏頗因執(zhí)的人擁有見解,莫不如說他的見解擁有他。
mainly [5meInlI] ad.1.主要地;最大地 2.完全地,極度地 n.1.體力;力量 2.主要(或重要)部分;要點 【例句】A man’s happiness is ~ self-created.一個人的幸福主要是自己創(chuàng)造的。
heavy [ 5hevi ] a.1.重的 2.大量的;濃密的 3.沉重有力的;劇烈的;強烈的 【例句】The chain of wedlock is so ~ it takes two to carry it, sometimes three.婚姻的鎖鏈是如此沉重,以致承受它需要兩個人,有時還要三個。
rest [ rest ] n.1.休息;睡眠 2.平靜,安寧 3.暫停;靜止 4.[the ~]剩余部分,其余;其余的人 v.1.休息,睡眠 2.安定下來;放心 3.依靠,仰賴(~ on, upon);信賴(~ in)4.在于,存在于;歸屬于(~ with)
【例句】Without haste, but without ~.做事不必匆忙,又不可停頓。popular [ 5pCpjulE ] a.1.多數(shù)人喜愛(或贊同、接受的);通俗的;流行的 2.討人喜歡的;廣受歡迎的 3.民眾的,大眾的 【例句】 Isn’t it strange that I who have written only unpopular books should be such a ~ fellow? 只寫過不受歡迎的書的我會成為如此受歡迎的人,這豈不奇怪?
fight [ fait ] n.1.戰(zhàn)斗,斗爭 2.爭吵;爭論 v.戰(zhàn)斗;打仗
【例句】You can refuse to love a man or to lend him money, but if he wants to ~ you have got to oblige him.你可以拒絕愛一個人,或者拒絕借給他錢,可是如果他想要跟你打架,你就得幫他這個忙了。
visit [ 5vizit ] v.1.去?看看;參觀;游覽 2.訪問,拜訪 3.視察,巡查 4.探望;為(病人)出診 5.(災(zāi)害、疾病等)侵襲,降臨
【例句】When you get the entrepreneurial urge, go ~ someone who’s started a business — it may cure you.在你涌起當(dāng)企業(yè)家的沖動時,去訪問某位開辦過實業(yè)的人 —— 這也許會使你平靜下來。quality [ 5kwCliti ] n.1.性質(zhì),特性 2.品德,品質(zhì) 3.身份,地位
【例句】We attract hearts to the qualities we display;we retain them by the qualities we possess.我們以自己所展示的品質(zhì)吸引人心,我們以自己所擁有的品質(zhì)留住它們。
skills [ skilz ] n.1.(專門)技術(shù);技能,技藝 2.熟練性,熟巧,能力 【例句】She had the ~ to cope with a difficult job.她善于對付困難的工作。crimes [ kraimz ] n.1.罪,罪行2.[總稱]犯罪,犯罪活動 3.罪惡;罪過
【例句】It’s no crime to mispromounce a word.讀錯一個詞的音不用感到難為情。
position [ pE5ziFEn ] n.1位置;地點 2.恰當(dāng)(或習(xí)慣、有利)位置 3.地位,身份;職位 4.處境,狀況 5.態(tài)度,立場 6.假設(shè),假定,設(shè)想
【例句】Words are very much like lizards: they change color according to ~.單詞非常像蜥蜴:它們隨著在句子中的不同位置而變換色彩。
actually [5AktFuElI] ad.實際地,事實上地,真實地
【例句】Nine times out of ten, in the arts as in life, there is ~ no truth to be discovered;there is only error to be exposed.和生活中的情形一樣,在藝術(shù)中,十之八九實際上沒有真理可供發(fā)現(xiàn),只有錯誤可供暴露。
value [ 5vAlju:,-ju ] n.1.價值2.有用性,重要性(to place a high value upon)3.價值觀念,行為準則 v.1.尊重,重視2.評價 【例句】Life has a ~ only when it has something valuable as its object.只有在將某種有價值的東西作為目標的時候,人生才具有價值。【認知】本詞的詞根“val”含義為“robust;to be strong”(男性 — 強大的;強大)。
receive [ ri5si:v ] v.1.收到,接到 2.得到,領(lǐng)受;遭受,經(jīng)受 3.(被)授予;被起名為 4.接受;采納
【例句】The world is always ready to ~ talent with open arms.Very often it does not know what to do with genius.世人總是準備好張開雙臂迎接人才,卻常常不知道如何對待天才。
legal [ 5li:^El ] a.1.法律(上)的 2.合法的,依照法律的;具有法律地位的 3.法定的;法律認可的
【例句】Murder may be done by ~ means, by plausible and profitable war, by calumny, as well as by dose or dagger.謀殺可以用合法的手段完成,用似乎有理的,有利可圖的戰(zhàn)爭,用毀謗,一如用藥劑和短劍。
business [ 5biznis ] n.1.交易,生意,商業(yè) 2.工商企業(yè),商店,商行;工廠 3.職業(yè),職務(wù),職責(zé);責(zé)任,工作,任務(wù);目的,使命 4.事務(wù),事;難事;討厭的事
【例句】 There’s no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery.You can’t do any ~ from there.沒有理由做墓園中的首富。你又不能從墳?zāi)估锔俗錾狻?/p>
contrary [ 5kCntrEri ] a.1.(~ to)相反的,對抗的 2.對方的 3.(天氣)不合人意的 4.[邏]對立的,反對的 【例句】If you follow reason far enough it always leads to conclusions that are ~ to reason.如果跟著道理走到足夠遠,它總是導(dǎo)臻與道理相悖的結(jié)論。
military [ 5militEri ] a.1.軍事的;軍用的 2.軍人的;軍隊的 3.適合于戰(zhàn)爭的
【例句】Military science: That remarkable art in which the lessons learned in winning one war can, if strictly followed, lose the next.軍事科學(xué):一種非凡的技藝。打贏一場戰(zhàn)爭中學(xué)到的認知如果嚴格遵守,會使人輸?shù)粝乱粓觥id [ rid ] v.使擺脫;解除?的負擔(dān);從?清除(~ of)
【例句】Labor ~s us of three evils — irksomeness, vice, and poverty.勞動使我們擺脫三種不幸:厭倦、惡習(xí)和貧窮。accept [ Ek5sept ] v.1.接受,領(lǐng)受 2.承認,同意,答應(yīng) 3.相信,(認為正確而加以)接受 4.贊同,贊成 【例句】Maybe the only thing worse than having to give gratitude constantly all the time, is having to ~ it.惟一比不得不總是感激別人更難堪的事,也許是不得不接受感激。
consider [ kEn5sidE(r)] v.1.考慮,細想2.認為,把?看作;想,料想;斷定 3.體貼,關(guān)心,考慮到,顧及 4.看重,尊重 5.細看;凝視
【例句】He that would know what shall be must ~ what has been.要想知道將會發(fā)生什么,必須仔細想想已經(jīng)發(fā)生了什么。following [ 5fClEuiN ] a.1.接著的,其次的 2.下列的,下述的
【例句】He attracted a large ~ wherever he played.他無論在何處演出,都有大批的觀眾。might [ mait ] n.1.力量;威力;能力 2.強權(quán),勢力,權(quán)勢 aux.v.1.[may的過去式] 2.可能,會
【例句】Whatever you do, do with all your ~.無論所為何事,均應(yīng)傾盡全力。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“能力;力量”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
party [ 5pB:ti ] n.1.黨,政黨,黨派;黨性 2.(共同工作或活動的)隊,組,群 3.社交聚會 4.(條約、訴訟、爭論等中的)一方,當(dāng)事人
【例句】Someone said that life is a ~.You join after it’s started and you leave before it’s finished.有人說生活是一個宴會。你在開宴后入席的散席前離去。
spare [ spZE ] a.1.剩下的,多余的;空閑的 2.備用的;額外的 3.不足的;貧乏的 4.節(jié)約的,儉省的;儉樸的 v.1.寬容,饒恕;赦免;不傷害 2.[主要用于否定句]節(jié)約,儉省;吝惜
【例句】Those that make the best use of their time have none to ~.最充分利用時間的人騰不出時間。worry [ 5wQri ] n.1.擔(dān)心,發(fā)愁,憂慮 2.令人擔(dān)心(或發(fā)愁)的事(或人);令人憂慮的事(或人)
【例句】Insomniacs don’t sleep because they ~ about it, and they ~ about it because they don’t sleep.失眠癥患者由于擔(dān)心睡不著而睡不著,又由于睡不著而擔(dān)心睡不著。
game [ ^eim ] n.1.游戲,玩耍,娛樂,消遣 2.運動(項目)3.比分;勝,贏 4.策略,計謀;花招 5.[總稱]獵物
【例句】 It should be noted that the ~s of children are not ~s, and must be considered as their most serious actions.應(yīng)當(dāng)出的是,兒童的游戲并非玩耍,必須被視為他們最嚴肅的行為。
hit [ hit ] v.1.打,擊 2.(使)碰撞 3.襲擊;使遭受 4.達到;到達 5.(無意中)碰上;(偶然)發(fā)現(xiàn) 6.攻擊,抨擊 n.[常sing.] 1.(一)擊;擊中 2.猛烈攻擊;抨擊 3.成功而風(fēng)行一時的事物(如歌唱演員、作家等)
【例句】He that shows passion tells his enemy where he may ~ him.顯露激情的人告訴敵人可以從哪里擊中自己。normal [ 5nC:mEl ] a.1.正常的 2.平常的;通常的 3.正規(guī)的;規(guī)范的;標準的 4.師范的
【例句】The perfectly ~ person is rare in our civilization.完全正常的人在我們的文明中難得見到。
light [ lait ] n.1.光;光線;光亮 2.觀察人、物等的)角度,眼光 3.(啟發(fā)性的)事實,知識,信息(in the ~ of)a.1.明亮的 2.淡色的 3.輕的 4.少量的 4.愉快的;無憂無慮的 5.精致的;輕巧的 6.輕率的;輕浮的,輕佻的v.1.點燃;照亮 2.使容光煥發(fā),使?jié)M面春風(fēng)
【例句】In the eyes of youth we see a flame, but in the eyes of the aged we see ~.在青年人的眼中我們看到火焰,不過在老年人的眼中我們看到光。
sense [ sens ] n.1.感官;官能 2.感覺 3.觀念;意識 4.認識;智慧 5.合理性;有用性 6.[one’s ~s]知覺;理智,理性 7.意義;含意;意思(make ~)v.1.感覺到;意識到 2.了解,領(lǐng)悟 【例句】As my child struggles to sit, to search out the sounds and feel of the world, I ~ that my role these six months has been beneath him, supporting.From now on my role will be from above, lifting.在孩子努力坐起來,尋找聲音來源,感受外界時,我意識到這六個月來我的任務(wù)是在下面支持他。從今以后任務(wù)就是在上面提高他。
harmful [5hB:mfJl] a.有害的,致傷的(~ to)【例句】They were trying to remove harmful substances from cigarettes.他們正設(shè)法去除香煙中的有害物質(zhì)。
park [ pB:k ] n.1.公園(國家)天然公園 2.停車制動 3.遠動場,體育場 4.專用場地 v.停放(車輛等)【例句】Restore human legs as a means of travel.Pedestrians rely on food for fuel and need no special parking facilities.要重新啟用人的雙腿作為出行的工具。步行者以食物為燃料,也不需要特別的停放設(shè)施。
active [ 5Aktiv ] a.1.活躍的;敏捷的;劇烈的 2.在活動中的,主動的,在起作用的 3.積極的;勤奮的 4.有效的
【例句】Only the knowledge which is obtained through ~ thinking not from memory is real knowledge.只有得自積極思考而非記憶的知識,才是真正的知識。
stand [ stAnd ] v.1.起立,站立 2.處于特定狀態(tài)(或地位、等級、境況、關(guān)系等)3.堅持特定立場(或觀點等)4.抵御,抵抗 n.1.站立;站立姿勢 2.立場;觀點;態(tài)度
【例句】A woman ~s 20 minutes talking at a door because she hasn’t time to come in.女人站在門口一聊20分鐘,因為她沒工夫進屋坐。
institute [ 5institju:t ] n.1.學(xué)會,協(xié)會;組織,機構(gòu) 2.(大專)學(xué)校,學(xué)院;研究院(或所)3.原則,規(guī)則,慣例 v.1.建立,設(shè)立,組織(學(xué)會等);制定(規(guī)則等)2.開始,開創(chuàng);著手,實行 【例句】the Institute of Patentees and Inventors 專利權(quán)獲得者及發(fā)明者學(xué)會。【認知】參見前綴“in-”含義;詞根“stit”與“stat”(地位;建立)為變體關(guān)系,含義為“to establish;to set up”(建立)。peace [ pi:s ] n.1.和平;和平時期 2.和約 3.治安,社會秩序 4.和睦,和好5.平靜,安寧,寧靜 【例句】It is far easier to make war than to make ~.發(fā)動戰(zhàn)爭遠比締造和平容易。
serve [ s:v ] v.1.為?服務(wù);為?服役;為?盡職責(zé) 2.任(職)3.幫助;對?有用 4.適合(特定用途或目的);滿足,符合(需要、愿望等)
【例句】Riches ~ a wise man but command a fool.財富服務(wù)于聰明人而支配傻瓜。
advanced [ Ed5vB:nst ] a.1.超前的,先進的 2.高級的,高等的 3.年邁的,上年紀的;后階段的
【例句】Any sufficiently ~ technology is indistinguishable from magic.足夠先進的技術(shù)都與魔法幾無差別。
role [ rEul ] n.1.[戲]角色 2.作用;任務(wù);職責(zé)
【例句】Instant availability without continuous presence is probably the best ~ a mother can play.隨時出現(xiàn)而不總是在場恐怕是母親所能扮演的最好角色。
team [ ti:m ] n.隊;組;班 v.(~ up)(使)合作
【例句】 Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball, the rules and realities of the game — and do it by watching first some highschool or small-town ~s.想要了解美國人思想感情的人最好都學(xué)學(xué)棒球,掌握這種運動的規(guī)則與現(xiàn)狀 —— 首先去看一些高中或小鎮(zhèn)球隊的比賽。
catch [ kAtF ] v.1.捉住,逮住,捕獲;捕捉 2.(使)纏住;(使)鉤住;使進退兩難 3.及時趕到,趕上,追上 4.偶然(或突然)撞見;發(fā)覺 5.染上(疾病)6.(風(fēng)、雨等)襲擊,沖擊 7.遭受(處罰等)8.聽清楚;領(lǐng)會,理解 9.引起(注意等);吸引住;迷住
【例句】Friendliness is contagious.The trouble is, many of us wait to ~ it from someone else, when we might better be giving them a chance to ~ it from us.友情是感染性的。問題在于,我們許多人在更應(yīng)當(dāng)給別人機會從我們這里感染友情的時候,只是等著從別人那里感染到它。
offer [ 5CfE ] v.1.(主動)給予 2.(主動)表示愿意(做某事),提議 3.出(價);開(價);備有?出售
【例句】You can ~your love completely to hundreds of people and still retain the same love you had originally.你能夠?qū)⒆约旱膼廴刻峁┙o千百個人,而原有的一份愛依然保留。
professional [ prEJ5feFEnEl ] a.1.職業(yè)的;職業(yè)上的;從事特定專業(yè)的 2.職業(yè)性的,非業(yè)余性的 3.非常內(nèi)行的;極為稱史(或勝任)的 4.專業(yè)人員的;為專業(yè)人員的 n.1.以特定職業(yè)謀生的人(如職業(yè)歌手、舞蹈家等)2.專業(yè)人員;內(nèi)行;專家 【例句】The devotion of millions of Americans to ~ sports is rooted in their deep faith that the games are honestly played and that the athletes give their best performance at all times.千百萬美國人對職業(yè)體育的熱愛,源于他們深信比賽是誠實的,運動員總是在竭盡全力。
sleep [ sli:p ] n.1.睡眠;睡覺2.睡意,倦意 3.夜,夜間;一晝夜的行程 v.1.睡(覺);使睡得 2.以睡眠消除;以睡覺度過;睡掉(~ off, away)【例句】 I never ~ comfortably except when I am at sermon.我從來沒睡過舒服學(xué),在教學(xué)聽布道的時候除外。
form [ fC:m ] n.1.形狀,外形,輪廓 2.模型;模板 3.(事物的)存在形式;形態(tài) 4.種類,類型 5.慣例,常規(guī) 6.表格 7.(良好的)情緒 v.1.(使)成形,塑造;制作 2.組織;建立(聯(lián)盟等)3.構(gòu)想出;作出(估計等)
【例句】A thing long expected takes the ~ of the unexpected when at last it comes.久已預(yù)期的事終于一到時會采取預(yù)期之外的形式。
imagination [ i7mAdVi5neiFEn ] n.1.想象,想象力;創(chuàng)造力 2.空想,妄想;幻覺 3.想象出來的東西;幻想物
【例句】Imagination is more important than knowledge.想象力比知識更重要。
practical [ 5prAktikEl ] a.1.實際的,實踐的 2.實用的,有實用價值的 3.有見識的;通情達理的4.實干的;有實際經(jīng)驗的 【例句】 Have you any right to read, especially novels, until you have exhausted the best part of the day in some employment that is called ~? 在把一天最好的時光用于做某種被稱為實事的工作之前,你有僅利閱讀,尤其是讀小說嗎? choice [ tFCis ] n.1.選擇,抉擇 2.精華
【例句】When you have to make a ~ and don’t make it, that is in itself a ~.在應(yīng)該作出選擇時不選擇。這本身也是一種選擇。effect [ i5fekt ] n.1.結(jié)果 2.效力,作用;影響 3.要旨,大意;意義 4.實行;生效,起作用 v.1.使變化;實現(xiàn);完成;實行;使生效 2.產(chǎn)生;造成
【例句】the happiest conversation is that of which nothing is distinctly remembered, but a general ~ of pleasing impression.最快樂的談話是這種:除了令人愉快的總體印象,別的都記不清楚。
moment [ 5mEumEnt ] n.1.片刻,瞬間,剎那 2.重要(或極好、得意等)的時刻 3.(歷史或事物發(fā)展的)關(guān)頭,轉(zhuǎn)折點 4.重大,重要
【例句】As every thread of gold is valuble, so is every ~ of time.和一絲一毫的金子都是寶貴的一樣,一分一秒的時間都彌足珍貴。
process [ prE5ses ] n.1.過程;變化過程 2.步驟;程序;工序 v.1.對?進行加工 2.(使)接受處理(或檢查、審議)
【例句】Marriage: a ~ of finding out what sort of guy your wife would have preferred.婚姻:一個弄清妻子本來會喜歡哪種男人的過程。
treatment [ 5tri:tmEnt ] n.1.治療;療法;療程 2.對待;待遇 3.處理
【例句】It was a wise man who said that there is no greater inequality than the equal ~ of unequals.說不平等莫過于對不同的人平等對待的人是智者。
fruit [ fru:t ] n.1.水果,水果食物;一盤水果 2.成果,結(jié)果
【例句】We should so live and labor in our time that what came to us as seed may go to the next generation as blossom, and that what came to us as blossom may go to them as ~.我們一生應(yīng)當(dāng)這樣生活和勞動:使作為種子交給我們的可以作為花朵,作為花朵的可以作為果實傳給下一代。
produce [ prE5dju:s ] v.1.生產(chǎn);出產(chǎn);創(chuàng)造;制造;做出 2.生,生育 3.引起;產(chǎn)生;招致 4.提出;出示;拿出 n.1.產(chǎn)品,物產(chǎn) 2.(勞動的)成果;(努力的)結(jié)果
【例句】Every cause ~s more than one effect.每個原因都產(chǎn)生不止一種結(jié)果。
act [ Akt ] v.1.行動,做事 2.舉止,表現(xiàn) 3.起作用,見效(~ on)4.表演,假裝 n.1.行為,行動 2.法案;法令,敕命;條例;(法院的)判決
【例句】We are all inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals;others by their ~ s.我們都傾向于根據(jù)自己的理想評價自己,根據(jù)他人的行為評價他人。
punish [ 5pQniF ] v.罰,懲罰,處罰
【例句】To be angry is to ~ oneself with other’s mistake.生氣是拿別人的錯誤懲罰自己。friendship [ 5frendFip ] n.1.友誼,友好 2.友好的感情(或態(tài)度、行為等);友誼的表現(xiàn)
【例句】Friendship comes from the identity of thought and feelings.友誼來自思想和感情上的一致。【認知】“friend”的核心意義與“朋友;情人;親戚”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
suitable [ 5sju:tEbl ] a.合適的,適宜的;適當(dāng)?shù)模贿m用的;符合要求的(~ to, for)【例句】There is only one political career for which women are perfectly ~: diplomacy.只有一種政治職業(yè)是婦女完全適合的,即外交工作。
truth [ tru:W ] n.1.實情,真相;真實性 2.真理 3.事實 4.原理;法則;道理 5.誠實,誠懇;正直 6.思想;思想體系 【例句】Truth is the foundation and justification for perfection and beauty.真實是至善與美的基礎(chǔ)和依據(jù)。
based [beIst] v.1.把?放置在基座(或底座)上;把?建立在某種基礎(chǔ)上(~ on, upon)2.作?的基礎(chǔ);為?提供基地
【例句】Love is ~ upon a view of woman that is impossible to any man who has had any experience with them.愛情以對女人的一種看法為基礎(chǔ),而與她們有過任何共處經(jīng)驗的任何男人都不可能持有這種看法。
group [ ^ru:p ] n.1.組,群;類 2.集體,群體,團體 3.(由若干企業(yè)或公司組成的)集團 v.將?歸入一類,將?分類
【例句】I always divide people into two ~s.Those who live by what they know to be a lie, and those who live by what they believe, falsely, to be the truth.我一向把人們分成兩組。一組以自己知道是謊言的東西為生,一組以自己錯誤地認為是真理的東西為生。impossible [ im5pCsEbl ] a.1.不可能的,辦不到的 2.不可能發(fā)生;難以置信的;不真實的
【例句】The word “Impossible” is not in my dictionary.我的詞典是沒有“不可能”這個詞。reward [ ri5wC:d ] n.1.報答;報償,獎賞;報應(yīng) 2.酬金;賞格;獎品 3.贏利,收益
【例句】The ~ of a thing well done, is to have done it.一項工作完成得好,本身就是對完成這項工作的報酬。support [ sE5pC:t ] v.1.支撐;扶持 2.給?力量(或勇氣、信心);鼓勵 3.支持;贊成;擁護 4.供養(yǎng);贍養(yǎng) 5.為?提供資金;資助 7.保持;維持
【例句】One father can ~ ten children;ten children cannot ~ one father.一個父親能養(yǎng)活十個子女,十個子女養(yǎng)不了一個父親。murder [ 5mE:dE ] n.謀殺,兇殺,殺害;謀殺罪;謀殺案,兇殺案 【例句】We hear war called ~.It is not: it is suicide.我們聽?wèi)?zhàn)爭被稱為謀殺。但它不:它是自殺。【認知】詞根“murd”為“mort”(死)的變體。
meaning [ 5mi:niN ] n.1.意義,意思;含義 2.重要性;價值 3.有效的內(nèi)容;效力
【例句】It is while you are patiently toiling at the little tasks of like that the ~ and shape of great whole of life dawn on you.是在耐心操勞著生活瑣事的時候,你領(lǐng)悟到偉大的全部生命的意義和形式。
disease [ di5zi:z ] n.1.病,疾病 2.(精神,道德的)不健全(社會制度等的)弊病
【例句】The art of medicine consists in three things: the disease, the patient and the physician.The patient must combat the disease along with the physcian.醫(yī)術(shù)由三樣?xùn)|西組成:疾病、病人和醫(yī)生。病人必須和醫(yī)生一道與疾病斗爭。including [ in5 klu:diN ] v.1.包括,包含 2.列為?的一部分;把?算入
【例句】Business underlies everything in our national life, including our spiritual life.Witness the fact that in the Lord’s Prayer the first petition is for daily bread.工作是我們國家生活中一切事情的基礎(chǔ),包括我們的精神生活。主禱文首先祈求每日的食糧便是明證。
state [ steit ] n.1.狀況,狀態(tài),情況 2.心情,心態(tài) 3.(物質(zhì)的)形態(tài),態(tài) 4.國家;政府;領(lǐng)土 v.1.陳述,說明,聲明 2.確定,規(guī)定
【例句】The worth of a ~, in the long run, is the worth of the individuals composing it.國家的價值歸根結(jié)底是構(gòu)成國家的個人的價值。
teach [ ti:tF ] v.1.教,講授 2.訓(xùn)練,(使)習(xí)慣于 3.教導(dǎo);教育
【例句】Books which teach and speak of whatever is highest and best are equally sacred, whatever be the tongue in which they are written, or the nation to which they belong.傳授和講述一切最高尚、最優(yōu)秀知識的書籍都同樣神圣,無論它們以何種文字寫就,屬于哪個國家。
beings [ 5bi:iNz ] n.1.存在;生存 2.生命
【例句】All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.都是生而自由的,都具有平等的尊嚴和權(quán)利。kill [ kil ] v.1.殺死 2.(疾病、憂傷、酗酒、戰(zhàn)爭等)是?的死亡原因 3.消磨(時間)
【例句】You can’t say civilizations don’t advance, however, for in every war they ~ you a new way.不能說文明沒有進展,畢竟每一場戰(zhàn)爭都以新的方法殺人。
national [ 5nAFEnEl ] a.1.國民的;國家的;國有的,國立的;全國的 2.民族的 3.國家(或民族)主義的
【例句】National honor is ~property of the highest value.國家的榮譽是價值最高的國家財產(chǎn)。
major [ 5meidVE ] a.1.(數(shù)量、大小、程度等)較大的;較多的;較大范圍 2.較重要的;主要的;重大的 3.大多數(shù)人的;多數(shù)派的
【例句】Those who take a reckless attitude towards truth on minor matter shouldn’t be believed completely on ~ ones.在小事上對真理持草率態(tài)度的人,在大事上也不足以完全相信。【認知】“maj”為“magni”(great)的變體形式。nearly [ 5niEli ] ad.1.幾乎,差不多;差點兒 2.極 3.密切地;親密地
【例句】The difference between failure and success is doing a thing ~ right and doing it exactly right.失敗與成功的差別在于做得近乎正確和做得完全正確。
physical [ 5fizikEl ] a.1.物質(zhì)的,有形的;實物的 2.自然的;自然科學(xué)的 3.物理的,物理學(xué)的 4.身體的,肉體的
【例句】Mankind never loses any good thing, ~, intellectual, or moral, till it finds a better, and then the loss is a gain.人類決不會丟失任何的東西,物質(zhì)的、知識的或道德的都不會,除非發(fā)現(xiàn)了更好的;那時的失去也就是獲得。rapidly [5rApIdlI] ad.快地,迅速地;迅捷進行(或完成)地
【例句】Manners easily and rapidly mature into morals.禮貌很容易迅速發(fā)展成道。instance [5instEns] n.1.例子,實例,事例 2.情況,場合;步驟
【例句】You can learn many things from children.How much patience you have, for ~.從孩子那兒能夠得知許多東西。你有多大耐心,比方說。
appointment [ E5pCintmEnt ] n.1.約會,約定 2.委任的職位 3.任命,委派
【例句】Democracy substitutes selection by the incompetent many for ~ by the corrupt few.民主政治由無能的多數(shù)進行的選擇代替由腐敗的少數(shù)作出的任命。
enter [ 5entE ] v.1.進入;穿入 2.參加,加入 3.(~ for)登記,登錄 4.開始,開始從事;開始進入
【例句】No mariner ever ~s upon a more uncharted sea than does the average human being born in the 20th century.Our ancestors knew their way from birth through eternity;we are puzzled about the day after tomorrow.從來沒有一個海員進入過比生于20?世紀的平常人所進入的更不為人知的海洋。我們的祖先從出生到逝世都知道自己的路。我們則對后天都一片茫然。
prefer [ pri5fE: ] v.(~ to)寧可,更喜愛;覺得還是?更可取
【例句】Few persons have sufficient wisdom to ~ censure, which is useful, to praise which deceives them.很少有人擁有足夠的明智,寧愿傾聽有益的責(zé)備不是蒙蔽自己的贊揚。
reach [ ri:tF ] v.1.到達;達到,及到 2.與?建立聯(lián)系;影響 3.共達,合計達 4.覆蓋面及于,包容
【例句】 The arm of friendship is long enough to ~ the other end of the world.友誼的手臂之長,足以伸至世界的另一端。amount [ E5maunt ](~ to)n.1.總數(shù),總額 2.全部意義;總效果 3.量,數(shù)量,數(shù)額
【例句】Nothing in education is so astonishing as the ~ of ignorance it accumulates in the form of inert facts.在教育中,沒有什么像它以僵化的事實為形式積累起來的大量無知更令人吃驚的東西了。
fear [ fiE(r)] v.1.畏懼,害怕 2.為?擔(dān)心,為?憂慮;生怕,生恐 3.恐怕;為?感到遺憾;猜想
【例句】Courage is resistance to ~, mastery of ~, not absence of ~.勇敢是抵抗恐懼、控制恐懼 —— 不是沒恐懼。contribution [ 7kCntri5bju:FEn ] n.(~ to)1.貢獻,促成作用;捐獻;捐獻(物),捐助(物)2.(投給報刊等的)稿件,文稿 【例句】the ~ of animal fats to deterioration of the arteries 動物脂肪對于動脈的損害作用
challenge [ 5tFAlindV ] v.1.向?挑戰(zhàn)(要求格斗、競賽、辯論等)2.要求得到有關(guān)?的證據(jù);對?懷疑,對?質(zhì)疑;反對,公然反抗 3.指責(zé);否認 4.要求(人或事物)發(fā)揮最大的作用(或力量);考驗(人或事物)的能力 5.引起;需要;要求 【例句】If scientific discovery has not been an unalloyed blessing, if it has conferred on mankind the power not only to create but also to annihilate, it has at the same time provided humanity with a suprme ~ and a supreme testing.如果科學(xué)發(fā)現(xiàn)不是純粹的喜事,如果它賦予了人類不僅是創(chuàng)造還有毀滅的力量,它同時就向人性提出了最大的挑戰(zhàn)和最大的考驗。【認知】本詞的核心含義為“責(zé)難,主張;(假)告發(fā)”。reunion [ ri:5ju:njEn ] n.1.再聯(lián)合;再會合2.(家人等的)團聚,團圓;(校友等的)重聚;重聚聯(lián)歡會
【例句】 the Aviators’ Reunion Dinner to celebrate the anniversary of the Armistice 慶祝停戰(zhàn)周年紀念的老飛行員聯(lián)歡宴會 competition [ kCmpi5tiFEn ] n.1.競爭 2.比賽,競賽,賽會
【例句】The biggest things are always the easiest to do because there is no ~.最大的事總是最容易的事,因為不存在競爭。efforts [5efEts] n.1.努力;勉勵(或艱難)的嘗試 2.努力的成果,成就
【例句】To persists in efforts without losing the aim will finally result in success.不失目標地堅持努力將導(dǎo)致成功。purpose [ 5pE:pEs ] n.(on ~)1.目的,意圖 2.意志;決斷;決心 3.效用,用途;效果,好處
【例句】I hate ot see men overdressed;a man ought to look like he’s put together by accident, not added up on ~.我討厭看到男人穿得過分講究。男人應(yīng)該顯得穿著隨便,而不是刻意裝扮。
generally [ 5dVenErEli ] ad.1.一般地,通常;大體 2.普遍地,廣泛地 3.籠統(tǒng)地,概括地;含糊地 【例句】General notions are ~ wrong.通常的看法通常都是錯的。
illness [ 5ilnis ] n.病,疾病;身體不適;患病期(或狀態(tài))
【例句】Of all curable ~es that afflict mankind, the hardest to cure, and the one most likely to leave its victim a chronic invalid, is adolescence.折磨人類的所有可治之病中,最難治愈,最可能使患者成為慢性病人的,是青春期。
lack [ lAk ] v.缺乏,沒有 2.短少;不足(for ~ of)
【例句】Not many men may be willing to die for love these days.But you can’t escape the fact that millions are dying daily for the very ~ of it.如今沒有多少人會愿意為了愛而獻出生命。不過你又無法逃避這一事實:也有無數(shù)人正是由于愛的缺乏而每日氣息奄奄。
subject [ 5sQbdVikt ] n.1.題目,問題;主題 2.學(xué)科,科目 3.(事物的)經(jīng)受者;(動作的)對象 4.臣民;國民 5.起因,緣由;根據(jù) a.1.臣服的,隸屬的;服從的;受支配的(~ to)2.易受?的;易患?的(~ to)3.需要?的;將會?的;可有?的(~ to)4.由?決定的,視?而定的;取決于?的(~ to)v.(~ to)1.使隸屬;使服從 2.使經(jīng)受;使遭受;使易受(~ to)3.提供;呈交;交給 【例句】If the world were good for nothing else, it is a fine ~ for speculation.假如這個世界并無他用,它倒是供人思索的好題目。allocated [ 5AlEJkeitid ] v.1.分配,分派 2.把?撥給;把?劃歸 3.確定?的地位(或位置)
【例句】A quarter of the total expenditure has been ~d to the public services.經(jīng)費總數(shù)的四分之一已撥給公用事業(yè)。【認知】前綴為“a-”;詞根“l(fā)oc”意為“place(地點;分派)”。dangerous [ 5deindVrEs ] a.引起危險的,充滿危險的;不安全的;危險的
【例句】A little knowledge is a ~ thing, but a little want of knowledge is also a ~ thing.一點點知識是危險的,不過知識差一點點也是危險的。
precious [ 5preFEs ] a.1.貴重的;.珍貴的 2.受到珍愛的,心愛的
【例句】The most ~ of all possessions, is power over ourselves.我們所擁有的一切中,最寶貴的是對自己的控制力。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“valuable;value;price”(價值)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性;詞根為“price”的變體。deliciously [ di5liFEsli ] ad.1.美味地,可口地,芬芳地 2.有趣地,怡人地 【例句】deliciously ironic 令人玩味地巧合【認知】詞根“l(fā)ic”含義為“pleasure;delight”(樂事);本詞的核心含義為“to entice;charms;delights”(愉快的)。incurable [ in5kjuErEbl ] a.不能治愈的
【例句】There are no such things as incurables, there are only things for which man has not found a cure.沒有什么不治之癥,只有人類尚未找到療法的疾病。
resources [ ri5sC:siz ] n.1.資源 2.[常作 ~s]儲備力量;資財,財力 3.應(yīng)付辦法,對策;謀略,急智 4.(信息、熟巧等的)來源
【例句】The problems to be resolved demand, and create, spiritual resources with the prosperous ease of a golden age will never inspire.等待解決的問題需要并且造成了黃金時代的順利安逸不可能激發(fā)的精神資源。familiar [ fE5miljE(r)] a.1.熟悉的,通曉的 2.日常用的;常見的;普通的 3.親近的 4.隨便的,不拘泥形式的
【例句】The two most engaging powers of an author are to make new things ~, and ~ things new.作家最吸引人的兩種力量,是使新鮮的事物變得熟悉,和使熟悉的事物變得新鮮。
immediately [ i5mi:djEtli ] ad.1.直接地 2.貼近地 3.緊接地 4.立即,馬上
【例句】To try honor your obligation will reveal immediately how much value you have.履行義務(wù)的努力會立即顯示你所具有的價值。
opportunity [ 7CpE5tju:niti ] n.1.機會 2.就業(yè)(或提升)機會,良機
【例句】A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.智者創(chuàng)造的機會更比他發(fā)現(xiàn)的多。
address [ E5dres ] n.1.地址,住址 2.演說,講話 3.舉止;談吐;腔調(diào) 4.(善于靈活處理問題或?qū)Ω度说模┍绢I(lǐng),技巧 v.1.向?作(正式)講話,對?發(fā)表演說 2.對付,處理;滿足(需求)
【例句】A man without an ~es is a vagabond;a man with two ~es is a libertine.無一住址者為流浪漢,住址有二者為放蕩兒。automatically [C:tE5mAtIklI] a.1.自動地 2.不經(jīng)思索地,習(xí)慣性地 3.必然地;當(dāng)然地,自然地
【例句】The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to betaken seriously.要人家聽的權(quán)利并不自動包括要大家認真對待的權(quán)利。
defeated [ di5fi:tid ] v.1.擊敗,戰(zhàn)勝 2.挫敗,(使)落空 3.(使)失去,剝奪
【例句】A man can be destroyed but not defeated.男子漢可以被摧毀而不可被擊敗。【認知】前綴為“de”;詞根“feat”與“faire(做)”為變體關(guān)系;核心含義為“to ruin;to undo”(破滅;破壞)。depressed [ di5prestd ] v.1.(使)沮喪,使消沉,,使抑郁 2.按下,壓下,(使)低下,放低 3.使不景氣,使蕭條
【例句】Some actors think they are elevating the stage when they're merely ~ing the audience.當(dāng)一些演員不過是在敗壞觀眾情緒的時候,他們還以為自己正提高著戲劇藝術(shù)。
humane [ hju:5mein ] a.1.人的,人類的 2.顯示人的本性的;有人性的;通人情的
【例句】 The discovery and use of knowledge has always been relevant to a humane future.對于一個人道的未來,知識的發(fā)現(xiàn)和運用一向關(guān)系重大。
terminally [ 5tE:minli ] ad.1.末端地;終點地;結(jié)尾地;極限地 2.末期的,晚期的;不治的,致命的 【例句】It’s all right to have a train of thoughts, if you have a ~.想法成串沒關(guān)系,只要有個末端。
adapt [ E5dApt ] v.(~ to)1.使適應(yīng),使適合 2.改編,改寫;修改 【例句】The reasonable man ~s himself to the world;the unreasonable one persists in trying to ~ the world to himself.明白事理的人使自己適應(yīng)世界,不明事理的人硬要世界適應(yīng)自己。
failure [ 5feiljE(r)] n.1.失敗;失敗的人(或事)2.缺乏,不足;不存在 3.失靈,故障 4.沒做到,不履行;沒發(fā)生
【例句】It’s good to fail now and again — you learn a lot mote out of failure than you do out of success.偶爾失敗是有好處的 —— 從失敗中學(xué)到的東西要比從成功中學(xué)的多得多。
mental [ 5ment[l ] a.1.精神的;思想上的 2.智力的,腦力的 3.內(nèi)心的;在腦中進行的 4.精神病的;治療精神病的
【例句】Corporal charms may indeed gain admirers, but there must be ~ ones to retain them.軀體的魅力確實可以引來贊美者,不過還得有精神的魅力才能留住他們。
impressive [ im5presiv ] a.1.給人印象深刻的;感人的;激動人心的;令人欽佩的 2.威嚴的;使人敬畏的
【例句】There is no dignity quite so ~, and no independence quite so important, as living within your means.量入為出,沒有什么尊嚴比得上它可敬,也沒有什么獨立比得上它重要。
innocent [ 5inEs[nt ] a.1.(~ of)清白的,無罪的 2.率真的;坦率的 3.幼稚的;無知的
【例句】it is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one ~ suffer.十個有罪人的逃脫也勝于一個無辜的人受難。【認知】詞根“noc”含義為“to hurt;to harm”(傷害);本詞的核心意義為“doing no harm;blameless”(無害的)。concept [ 5kCnsept ] n.1.概念,觀念,思想 2.發(fā)明,創(chuàng)造
【例句】No theory is as good as experience.No ~ is as good as facts.理論不等于實踐。概念不等于事實。mutual [5mju:tjuEl, 5mju:tFuEl ] a.1.相互的,彼此的;交互作用的 2.親密的 3.互助的 【例句】The proper basis for marriage is a ~ misunderstanding.婚姻固有的基礎(chǔ)是相互的誤解。【認知】詞根“mut”含義為“change”(相互交換的)。如“commuter”中同源頭。source [ sC:s ] n.1.源;來源;根源;原因 2.消息(或證據(jù))來源 3.出處;原始資料 4.源頭,水源 【例句】There is no such ~of error as the pursuit of absolute truth.追求絕對真理是最大的錯誤根源。
income [ 5inkEm ] n.收入,所得,收益
【例句】When there is an income-tax, the just man will pay more and the unjust less on the same amount of ~.收所得稅的時候,收入相同的人中正直的人會付得多,不正直的人會付得少。
relief [ ri5li:f ] n.1.(痛苦、緊張、憂慮、負擔(dān)等的)緩解,減輕,解除 2.(痛苦、憂慮等消除后感到的)輕松,寬心,寬慰 3.救濟;補助 4.解除職務(wù);換班;換班人 【例句】 To give up pretensions is as blessed a ~ as to get them ratified.放棄要求是一種和使之得到承認同樣愉快的寬慰。unemployment [ 5Qnim5plCimEnt ] n.1.失業(yè);失業(yè)狀態(tài) 2.失業(yè)人數(shù),失業(yè)率 3.失業(yè)救濟會,失業(yè)津貼
【例句】the rising ~ among dockers fall before 1992.1992年以前失業(yè)率不會下降。
line [ lain ] n.1.線,繩,索 2.(不同事物的)分界;界限 3.[~s]概況;設(shè)計思路 4.電話線;線路;管道 5.(行進的)路線 6.運輸線,航線;運輸公司 7.(兩地間的)鐵路線路 8.生產(chǎn)線,流水線 9.(行動)路線,方針 10.(行動)步驟,方式,方法 11.行業(yè),行當(dāng);專長 12.(按時間順序排的)一系列;家系,家族v.1.用線標出;用線條畫出?的輪廓 2.沿?排列成行 3.作用(衣、箱等)的襯里
【例句】A curved ~ is the loveliest distance between two points.曲線是兩點之間最可愛的距離。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“flax(亞麻,麻布)”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。aspect [ 5Aspekt ] n.1.方面 2.外表,外觀;樣子 3.面貌;神態(tài) 4.(建筑物等的)方向,方位;(建筑物等)朝某方向的一面 【例句】A real genius possesses talents in many ~s, but they are brought into play only by chance and in a single field.真正的天才具有多方面的才能,只是出于偶然而僅在單一的領(lǐng)域中得到施展。【認知】前綴為“a-”;詞根為“spect”意為“to look, sight”(看)。
available [ E5veilEbl ] a.1.現(xiàn)成可使用的;可利用的 2.可獲得的 3.可取得聯(lián)系的;可接見的
【例句】 Opportunity is ~ for eryone, but many of them didn’t know they had met with it.人人都能得到機會,但是許多人不知道自己遇到過它。【認知】詞根“vail”為“val”變體,意義為“男性 — 價值”。
responsibility [ ris7pCnsE5biliti ] n.1.責(zé)任;負責(zé)狀態(tài) 2.責(zé)任感,責(zé)任心 3.職責(zé),任務(wù);義務(wù),負擔(dān) 4.(尤指智力或財力上的)責(zé)任能力;可靠性,可信賴性
【例句】A democracy in which everybody had an equal ~ in everything would be oppressive for the conscientious and licentious for the rest.所有的人對所有的事都負有同等義務(wù)的民主,對勤懇認真的人是重負,對其余的人是放縱。inhumane [ 7inhju(:)5mein ] a.非人的;不人道的;殘忍人
【例句】to turn out to be wasteful and inhumane 結(jié)果是浪費的和殘酷的
appreciate [ E5pri:Fieit ] v.1.為?表示感激 2.重視,賞識,欣賞 3.(充分)意識到,領(lǐng)會,體會,覺察 【例句】Disease makes one ~ health.疾病使人認識到健康的價值。principle [ 5prinsEpl ] n.1.原則;主義;原理 2.信念;信條
【例句】When a fellow says, “It ain’t the money but the ~ of the thing,” it’s the money.當(dāng)一個人說“這不是錢的問題而是原則問題”時,那就是錢的問題。
provided [prE:5vaidid] conj.以?為條件,除非;假如,若是
【例句】Let every one follow his inclinations — ~ he go upward.讓每個人都隨意去做 —— 只要他趨于上進。
thought [ WC:ts ] n.(give ~ to)1.思想 2.思考;考慮;思維;思考能力;思想活動 3.推理;推理能力;想象;想象力 4.關(guān)心,注意 5.意圖,打算,目的 6.想法;意見,見解
【例句】Chance gives rise to thoughts, and chance removes them;no art can keep or acquire them.偶然的機會產(chǎn)生思想,偶然的機會消除思想,沒有什么技藝能保留或獲得它們。
independent [ indi5pendEnt ] a.1.獨立的,自主的,自治的;單獨的 2.有主見的,有獨立見解的 3.自立的,自力更生的 4.不愿受約束的,向往自由的
【例句】To be poor and ~ is very nearly an impossibility.貧窮而又不依賴他人幾乎完全不可能。
unnecessary [ Qn5nesisEri ] a.不必要的;多余的
【例句】When two men in business always agree, one of them is ~.兩個人在業(yè)務(wù)上意見總是一致,其中的一個就是多余的了。challenging [5tFAlindViN ] a.1.挑戰(zhàn)性的;困難的 2.引起挑戰(zhàn)性興趣的, 挑逗的
【例句】The Brown daughters had never ~d their mother’s authority in these mattters.布朗家的女兒們從不懷疑母親在這些事情上的權(quán)威。
opposite [ 5CpEzit ] a.(~ to)1.對面的 2.截然相反的,全然不同的 3.反對的;對立的 4.對應(yīng)的 【例句】Almost every wise saying has an ~ one, not less wise, to balance it.幾乎所有的名言都有意思相反的一句,其智慧并不遜色,以便使之平衡。
original [ E5ridVEnEl ] a.1.起初的,原來的,原先的 2.新的;獨創(chuàng)的;新疑的 3.有獨到見解的;有獨創(chuàng)性的
【例句】The duration of passion is proportionate with the ~ resistance of the woman.激情持續(xù)的時間與女方起初抗拒成正比。property [ 5prCpEti ] n.1.[總稱]財產(chǎn),資產(chǎn),所有物 2.(包括工地上所建房屋在內(nèi)的)房地產(chǎn),地產(chǎn) 3.所有權(quán);財產(chǎn)權(quán) 4.特性;性質(zhì),性能;屬性 【例句】Property has its duties as well as its rights.財產(chǎn)既有權(quán)利也有義務(wù)。【認知】為詞根“propr”的變體,含義為“one’s own”(占有;屬性;特征;自己的東西)。revolution [ 7revE5lu:FEn ] n.1.革命;革命活動 2.革命性劇變,大變革 3.旋轉(zhuǎn);繞轉(zhuǎn)
【例句】Folks used to be willing to wait patiently for a slow-moving stage coach, but now they kick like the dickens if they miss one ~ of a revolving door.過去人們樂于耐心等待慢吞吞的公共馬車,可現(xiàn)在若錯過旋轉(zhuǎn)門口的一次旋轉(zhuǎn)他們就亂踢一氣。fortunately [5fC:tFEnEtlI] ad.幸運地,幸虧
【例句】Fortunately psychoanalysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflict;life still remains a very effective therapist.幸運的是,心理分析并非消除內(nèi)心沖突的惟一方法。生活仍然是十分有效的治療專家。
mountain [ 5mauntinz ] n.1.山,山岳 2.[~s]山脈;山區(qū) 3.巨大如山的人(或物);
(一)大堆;大量
【例句】The highest intellects, like the tops of mountains, are the first to catch and to reflect the dawn.— Thomas Babington Macaulay 才智最高的人有如山峰,最先迎接和反射曙光。
negative [ 5ne^Etiv ] a.1.否定的;表示否認的 2.禁止的:反對的,否決的 3.相反的;反面的,負面的;消極的 4.負的,陰性的;逆的
【例句】Eternity is a ~idea clothed with a positive name.永恒是個冠以肯定名稱的否定概念。【認知】“neg”具有否定含義;本詞的核心意義與“to say no;deny”(否定;否認)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。regulations [ re^ju5leiFEnz ] n.1.規(guī)章,章程;規(guī)則,規(guī)定;條例 2.管理;控制;校準;調(diào)整,調(diào)節(jié)
【例句】There are some things that Government has to establish ~s on.對于有些事情政府必須訂出條例加以管制。artificially [ 7B:ti5fiFEli ] ad.1.人工地,人造地,人為地 2.假裝地;矯揉造作地
【例句】Of all artificial relations formed between mankind, the most capricious and variable is that of author and reader.人與人之間形成的所有人為關(guān)系中,最變化無常的要數(shù)作者與讀者的關(guān)系了。
civilized [`sIvIlaIzd] v.1.使文明, 使開化 2.教化,教導(dǎo),熏陶,使文雅
【例句】Religion has not civilized man, man has civilized religion.宗教不曾使人開化。是人使宗使開化了。compulsory [ kEm5pQlsEri ] a.1.必須做的,義務(wù)的 2.強制的,強迫的
【例句】Bodily exercise, when ~, does no harm to the body;but knowledge which is acquired under compulsion obtains no hold on the mind.強制的身體鍛煉不會損害身體,但被迫學(xué)習(xí)的知識占據(jù)不了頭腦。【認知】詞根“pul”與“pel”為變體關(guān)系,含義為“to drive;force”(強迫,驅(qū)使)。
intelligence [ in5telidVEns ] n.1.智力,才智,智慧,聰穎;靈性,悟性 2.情報;情報工作,搜集情報,交換情報;情報機構(gòu),情報人員 3.消息,信息
【例句】Intelligence is quickness in seeing things as they are.智慧就是迅速識別事物本來面目的能力。
interpretation [ in7tE:pri5teiFEn ] n.1.解釋,說明,闡明 2.表演、演奏;藝術(shù)處理 3.翻譯,口譯 【例句】Necessity is not a fact but an ~.需要不是事實,而是解釋。【認知】詞根“pret”為“price”的變體,本詞的核心意義與“評價者;解釋者”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。本詞側(cè)重主觀的理解;而“explanation”側(cè)重客觀分析。
circumstance [ 5sE:kEmstEns ] n.1.環(huán)境,條件,情況;事態(tài);情勢;形勢 2.事實,事件,事情,證據(jù) 3.[~s]境遇,境況,經(jīng)濟狀況
【例句】Man is not the creature of ~s.Circumstances are the creatures of man.不是環(huán)境的產(chǎn)物。環(huán)境是人的產(chǎn)物。
positive [ 5pCzEtiv ] a.1.有事實根據(jù)的,確實的 2.有把握的,確信的 3.肯定的,表示贊成的,同意的 4.建設(shè)性的,積極的;懷有希望的
【例句】The world has no sympathy with any but ~ griefs;it well pity you for what you lose, but never for what you lack.世人只對真正的不幸懷有同情。人們會為你所失去的表示同情,但從不為你所缺乏的表示憐憫。capacity [ kE5pAsiti ] n.1.容量,容積;可容性 2.最大容量;最大限度 3.身份,地位,職位
【例句】The first half of life consists of the ~ to enjoy without the chance;the last half consists of the chance without the ~.前半生有享樂的能力而無機會,后半生有享樂的機會而無能力。
opening [ 5EJp[niN ] n.1.開,啟 2.(尤指作為通道的)口子;洞,孔 3.(職位的)空缺;有利機會,機遇
【例句】Poetry is the opening and closing of a door, leaving those who look through to guess about what was seen during a moment.詩歌就是門的開了又關(guān),把往里看的那些人留在外邊,去猜測一瞬間看到的是什么。outdated [ aut5deitid ] a.過時的;不流行的
【例句】to discard an outdated theory拋棄過時的理論 painlessly [ 5peinlisli ] ad.無痛地,不痛地 【例句】to recover painlessly 沒有痛苦地恢復(fù)
prosperous [ 5prCspErEs ] a.1.繁榮的,興旺的,昌盛的;富足的 2.有利的,順利的,吉利的,幸運的
【例句】The problems to be resolved demand, and create, spiritual resources with the ~ ease of a golden age will never inspire.等待解決的問題需要并且造成了黃金時代的順利安逸不可能激發(fā)的精神資源。necessarily [ 5nesisErili;nesi5serili ] ad.1.必要地,必需地 2.必定;必然地
【例句】A thing is not ~ true because a man dies for it.一件事并不因為有人為之獻身而必定是真的。revenge [ ri5vendV ] n.1.報復(fù);報仇 2.復(fù)仇心;報復(fù)欲望
【例句】 Revenge is often like biting a dog because the dog bit you.報復(fù)常常有如因為狗咬了你而去咬它。theft [ Weft ] n.1.偷竊;失竊 2.竊盜罪
【例句】 The servant stole the jewels but rigged the theft so that is seemed that a burglar had done it.那仆人偷了寶石首飾,但預(yù)先做了手腳,把盜竊案偽造成由撬竊賊所為。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“thief”(偷竊)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。absolutely [ 5AbsElu:tli ] a.1.純粹地;完全地 2.不受任何限制(或約束)地;專制獨裁地 3.絕對地
【例句】There is hardly anybody good for everything, and there is scarcely anybody who is ~ good for nothing.幾乎沒有人萬事皆通,也幾乎沒有人完全一無所長。
acquire [ E5kwaiE(r)] v.1.(尤指通過努力)取得,獲得;學(xué)到;開始占有;開始具有 2.學(xué)到 3.兼并,合并
【例句】 The fame of great men ought to be judged always by the means they used to ~ it.對于偉人的名聲,應(yīng)該永遠以他們是怎樣得到它的來衡量。
beneficial [ beni5fiFEl ] a.(~ to)1.有益的,有利的,有幫助的 2.[律]有使用權(quán)的,有權(quán)益的;受益的 【例句】Happiness is ~ for the body, but it is grief that develops the powers of the mind.愉快有益于身體,但發(fā)展思維能力的是悲傷。【認知】前綴“bene”意義“well”,詞根“fic”為“do”(做好事)。concerning [ kEn5s:niN ] prep.關(guān)于
【例句】He wrote to me ~ a business arrangement.他就商業(yè)安排問題寫信給我。conscience [ 5kCnFEns ] n.良心,道德心
【例句】A brave man risks his life, but not his ~.勇敢的人用生命冒險,但不以良心冒險。
enrich [ in5ritF ] v.1.(使)富裕,(使)富有 2.充實,使豐富
【例句】The disaster of men can always ~ their knowledge.災(zāi)難常常可以使人們增長知識。hopelessly [5hEJplIsli] a.1.絕望地,沒有希望地 2.無法解決(或做到)地;不行地
【例句】 The United States today is in the unhappy situation of a rich and romantic maiden.She yearns hopelessly to be loved for herself alone.今日的美國處于一個富有而浪漫的少女的可憐境地。她毫無希望地渴望有人僅僅為了她本人而愛她。ignored [ i^5nC:(r)d ] v.不顧,不理,忽視
【例句】Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored.事實并不只是由于被人忽視便不復(fù)存在。【認知】前綴為“in-”;詞根“nor”的含義為“knowing;knowledge”(認知)。
reputation [ 7repju(:)5teiFEn ] n.1.名氣,名聲 2.好名聲,美名;聲望;聲譽,名譽
【例句】If I take care of my character, my ~ will take care of itself.我愛護我的好品質(zhì),我的名聲就會愛護它自己。unbearable [ Qn5bZErEbl ] a.無法忍受的,承受不住的
【例句】Without art the crudeness of reality would make the world ~.沒有藝術(shù),現(xiàn)實的粗陋會使這個世界令人不堪忍受。consent [ kEn5sent ] n.1.(有所保留的)同意,準許,贊同 2.(意見、感情、行動等的)一致
【例句】No one can make you feel inferior without your ~.沒有你的認可,誰也不能使你感到低人一等。crisis [ 5kraisis ] n.1.危機,危急關(guān)頭 2.決定性時刻,關(guān)鍵階段;轉(zhuǎn)折點
【例句】True love is born of despair and nurtured by one ~ after another.真正的愛出自絕望,由不斷的危機滋養(yǎng)。discrimination [ dis7krimi5neiFEn ] n.(~ against)1.區(qū)別,辯別 2.識別力,辯別力 3.差別對待,歧視
【例句】To be sympathetic without discrimination is so very debilitating.有同情心而無識別力是如此地虛弱之至。
independence [ 7indi5pendEns ] n.(~ of)獨立,自主,自立
【例句】Love is generally confused with dependence;but in point of fact, you can love only in proportion to your capacity for ~.人們通常把愛與依賴混為一談,然而事實上,你的愛的能力只能取決于你的獨立能力。vain [ vein ] a.1.(in ~)徒勞的,無效的,不成功的 2.自負的,愛虛榮的 【例句】 The ~ man is generally a doubter.自負的人常常是多疑的人。
comprehensive [ 7kCmpri5hensiv ] a.廣泛的,綜合的,無所不包的
【例句】 The right to be alone — the most ~ of rights, and the right most valued by civilized man.孤獨的權(quán)利 —— 各種權(quán)利中內(nèi)容最廣泛的一種,文明人最重要的權(quán)利。【認知】詞根“prehens”與“prehens(掌握)”為變體關(guān)系。
controversial [ 7kCntrE5vE:FEl ] a.1.爭論的;辯論的2.引起爭論的,有爭議的 3.愛爭論的
【例句】The controversial plan is now held in reserve for the future.這項有爭議的計劃現(xiàn)已擱置,留待日后再議。intensive [ in5tensiv ] a.1.加強的;集中的;密集的;深入細致的,透徹的 2.集約(經(jīng)營)的;精耕細作的
【例句】Knowledge requires repeated explorations, and farmland needs intensive cultivation.知識要求反復(fù)探索,土地需要精耕細作。
possibility [ 7pCsi5biliti ] n.1.可能(性);可能的事;可能的情況 2.[常作possibilities]發(fā)展前途,潛在價值
【例句】Truth is stranger than fiction;fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities, truth isn’t.事實比小說還離奇。小說不得不忠實于種種可能,事實則不必。
progressive [ prE5^resiv ] a.1.進步的,先進的;改革的,革新的 2.向前進的;前進中的,發(fā)展中的 3.漸次的;秩序漸進的;(疾病、暴力等)愈來愈嚴重的 【例句】The grandest of all laws is the law of ~ development.一切法則之中,至高無上的是進步發(fā)展的法則。enormous [ i5nC:mEs ] a.1.巨大的,極大的,龐大的 2.窮兇極惡的;橫暴的 3.反常的;過度的
【例句】 Habit is thus the ~ flywheel of society, its most precious conservative agent.習(xí)慣因而是社會的巨大飛輪、社會最看重的是穩(wěn)定因素。
pointed [ 5pCintid ] a.尖角的, 敏銳的, 銳利的, 率直的, 突出的
【例句】pointed movie fans 敏銳的影迷
potential [pE5tenF(E)l] a.潛在的,可能的 n.1.潛在性,可能性 2.潛力,潛能;獲得成功的潛在能力
【例句】Art must unquestionably have a social value;that is, as ~ means of communication it must be addressed, and in comprehensible terms, to the understanding of mankind.藝術(shù)無疑應(yīng)該具有社會價值。這就是說,作為交流的潛在手段,它必須,而且要用可以理解的語言,向人類的理智說話。
relaxation [7ri:lAk5seiFEn ] n.1.松馳,松懈,放松 2.放寬;緩和;減輕;削弱
【例句】The great secret of education is to secure the body and mental exercise shall always serve that relax one another.教育的重大訣竅,在于確保身體和頭腦的鍛煉應(yīng)當(dāng)總是起到相互放松的作用。
romantic [ rE5mAntik ] a.1.(類似)傳奇故事的 2.有浪漫色彩的;有浪漫思想(或感情)的;愛空想的3.不切實際的;空想的;幻想的;虛構(gòu)的;夸張的
【例句】A fashion ten years before its time is indecent.Ten years after its time it is hideous.After a century it becomes ~.一種時尚在其流行之前十年時不成體統(tǒng),在其流行之后十年時丑陋不堪,一個世紀后變得情調(diào)浪漫。typical [ 5tipikEl ] a.1.典型的;有代表性的;象征性的 2.(~ of)(品質(zhì)、性格等方面)特有的,獨特的 3.[表示對人、事或情況的批評或抱怨]令人失望的,糟糕的
【例句】He crushed the beetle deliberately, which is very ~ of him.他有意把那只甲蟲踏碎,只有他才會這樣做。victory [ 5viktEri ] n.1.勝利,戰(zhàn)勝,獲勝 2.成功,征服
【例句】Self-conquest is the greatest of all victories.征服自我是一切勝利中最偉大的勝利。
application [ 7Apli5keiFEn ] n.1.(~ for)申請,請求;申請表,申請書 2.(~ to)運用,實施;實用性;適用性;用法;用途 【例句】Wisdom is the ~ of observation and experience to life.智慧就是將觀察力與經(jīng)驗運用于生活。
moods [ mu:dz ] n.1.(in no mood to do)心情,情緒,心境 2.心情不好,郁郁寡歡;生氣 3.[~s]喜怒無常
【例句】Epidemics have often been more influential than statesmen and soldiers in shaping the course of political history, and diseases may also color the moods of civilizations.在政治史進程的形成中,流行病常常比政治家和軍人更有影響;疾病也可能影響文明的基調(diào)。
destination [ 7desti5neiFEn ] n.1.目的地,終點 2.目標,目的
【例句】No wind blows in favor of a ship without a ~.沒有目的地的船永遠得不到順風(fēng)。【認知】詞根“stin”與“star”與“stand”之間為變體關(guān)系,含義為“to stand;to appoint(規(guī)定;站立)”。inequality [ 7ini(:)5kwCliti ] n.不平等,不同,不等式,不平均
【例句】It was a wise man who said that there is no greater inequality than the equal treatment of unequals.說不平等莫過于對不同的人平等對待的人是智者。
instruments [ 5instrumEnts ] n.1.器械,器具;儀器,儀表 2.手段 3.(促成某事的)重要因素
【例句】For me a house is an instrument of work rather than a back ground for elegant living.Every ~ is a studio or workshop.房屋對于我是工作的裝備,而非優(yōu)雅生活的背景。每個房間都是畫室或日工場。
procedures [ prE5si:dVE(r)z ] n.1.程序,手續(xù),步驟 2.常規(guī);辦事慣例,傳統(tǒng)的做法 3.(外交、軍隊等)禮儀,禮節(jié) 【例句】All was fair in love, war and parliamentary ~.在求愛、戰(zhàn)爭和議會程序中,怎么做都是公平的。
regardless [ ri5^B:dlis ] a.(~ of)毫不在意的,毫不顧及的 ad.<口> 不顧后果地;不管怎樣,無論如何
【例句】Create work teams with the best available talent, ~ of function or background.以能夠使用的最好的人才組成工作隊伍,不必考慮職務(wù)或背景。
testimony [ 5testimEni ] n.1.證據(jù);證明;[律](宣誓)證詞 2.(信仰等的)聲明,公開表白 3.表明,說明 【例句】We must rely on the ~ of historians.我們必須依據(jù)史家的記載。
adventure [ Ed5ventFE(r)] n.1.激動人心的活動,異乎尋常的經(jīng)歷,奇遇 2.冒險(性),冒險活動,冒險經(jīng)歷
【例句】A good critic is one who narrates the ~s of his mind among masterpieces.好的批評家是個講述自己的精神在杰作中的歷險的人。
diligence [ 5dilidVEns ] n.勤奮
【例句】Honesty and diligence should be your eternal mates.誠實和勤勉應(yīng)當(dāng)成為你永遠的伙伴。undoubtedly [Qn5daJtIdlI] ad.無疑地;無庸置疑地;肯定地;無可爭辯地
【例句】Justice should not only be done, but should manifestly and ~ be seen to be done.公道不僅應(yīng)當(dāng)實行,還應(yīng)明白確實地讓人看到實行。witness [ 5witnis ] n.1.目擊者,見證人 2.[律]證人;證據(jù),證言 v.1.目擊,注意到 2.是發(fā)生?的地點(或時間)3.為?作證;證明
【例句】The ear is less trustworthy ~ than the eye.耳朵是不及眼睛可靠的證人。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“wit(to know)+ ness”(認知)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
democracy [ di5mCkrEsi ] n.1.民主,民主主義,民主政治,民主政體 2.(尤指作為政治力量的)民眾3.民主精神,民主作風(fēng) 【例句】Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.民主不過是意味著為了人民而由人民來強制人民。【認知】詞根“demo”含義為“people”(人民);核心含義為“人民政府”。morality [mR5rAlItI] n.1.道德,(行為等的)道德性2.(尤指兩性關(guān)系上的)德行,品行 3.(道德上的)教訓(xùn),寓意;說教 【例句】Morality? is what the majority then and there happen to like and immorality is what they dislike.道德??就是大多數(shù)人在一定時間、一定地點正好喜歡的東西,不道德的則是他們所不喜歡的。ridiculous [ ri5dikjulEs ] a.引人嘲笑的,可笑的;荒謬的,荒唐的
【例句】A painting in a museum hears more ~ opinions than anything else in the world.博物館里的一幅畫聽到的奇談怪論比世界上其他任何東西聽到的都多。
settings [ 5setiNz ] n.1.情景;情形 2.(舞臺等的)布景;(小說、戲劇等的)背景;環(huán)境
【例句】Working in a university ~, you can’t ignore these things.在大學(xué)環(huán)境中工作,你不能忽視這些事情。【認知】G。slightly [ 5slaitli ] ad.1.少量地;輕微地 2.極不重要地,微不足道地
【例句】The twentieth century is only the nineteenth speaking with a slightly American accent.世紀不過是說話稍帶美國口音的19世紀罷了。
torture [ 5tC:tFE ] n.1.拷打,拷問;酷刑 2.折磨;痛苦;苦惱;引起痛苦(或苦惱)的事物 3.(對意義、論點等的)歪曲,曲解
【例句】Suspense in news is ~.消息的不確定是一種折磨。【認知】本詞“tort”的核心意義與“twisting”(扭曲;折磨)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
unequal [ 5Qn5i:kwEl ] a.不平等的, 不同的, 不平衡的,(~ to)不勝任的
【例句】Equality of opportunity is an equal opportunity to prove unequal talents.機會均等是證明不同才干的同等機會。indispensable [ 7indis5pensEbl ] a.1.(~ to, for)必不可少的,必需的 2.不能撇開的;責(zé)無旁貸的
【例句】To be without some of the things you want is an ~ part of happiness.有些東西想要而沒有,這是幸福不可缺少的一部分。prejudiced [ 5predVudist ] v.(~ against)1.使產(chǎn)生先入之見,使有成見 2.對?不利;損害,侵害(他人的權(quán)利等)
【例句】The prejudiced and obstinate man does not so mush hold opinions, as his opinions ~ him.說偏頗因執(zhí)的人擁有見解,莫不如說他的見解擁有他。
profound [ prE5faund ] a.1.深邃的,很深的 2.根深蒂固的;深刻的 3.深奧的;淵博的,造詣深的;思想深邃的
【例句】The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement.But the opposite of a ~ truth may well be another ~ truth.一種正確說法的對立物是一種錯誤的說法。一種深刻的真事的對立物則很可能是另一種深刻的真理。
primitive [ 5primitiv ] a.1.原始的,上古的;早期的 2.簡單的;粗糙的;未開化的 3.質(zhì)樸的;自然的
【例句】The Senate is the last primitive society in the world.We still worship the elders of the tribe and honor the territorial imperative.參議院是世上最后的原始社會,我們依舊崇奉部落長者,尊重領(lǐng)地規(guī)矩。
historical [ his5tCrikEl ] a.1.歷史的;歷史科學(xué)的 2.(與神話、傳說等相別)基于史實的,真實的;描述歷史事件的 3.按年代順序的
【例句】History — half legend, half ~ facts.歷史一半是傳說,一半是忠實。induced [ in5dju:st ] v.1.引誘,勸 2.引起,導(dǎo)致 3.[邏]歸納出
【例句】The author by his choice of words has ~ a particular frame of mind in the reader.作者推敲用詞,在讀者心中喚起一種特殊的意境。【認知】詞根“duc”含義為“to lead”(引導(dǎo));核心含義為“to lead in;imply;persaude”(引導(dǎo)或帶來;介紹)。intelligent [ in5telidVEnt ] a.1.聰穎的,有才智的;理解力強的,明智的;有靈性的 2.了解的,熟悉的(~ of, about)
【例句】The computer is not ~ at all, but very stupid indeed, and that, in fact, is one of its great values — its blind stupidity.計算機一點兒都不聰明,反而實在非常愚蠢,實際上,這才是它的非凡價值之一 —— 它的盲目的愚蠢。marvelous [ 5mB:vEl[s ] a.奇跡般的,驚人的,了不起的
【例句】Experience is a marvelous thing.It enables you to recognize a mistake whenever you make it again.經(jīng)驗是個了不起的東西。你每次重犯錯誤它都能讓你想起來。
contents [ kEn5tents ] n.1.[常作~s]所容納的東西;目錄 2.內(nèi)容,要旨;意義
【例句】Life is like a fable, it is not measured by its length, but by its contents.人生如同寓言,不是以長短衡量,而是以內(nèi)容衡量。
perseverance [ 7pE:si5viErEns ] n.堅定不移;持之以恒
【例句】Perseverance is falling nineteen times and succeeding the twentieth.鍥而不舍就是失敗19次而在第20次成功。unique [ ju:5ni:k ] a.獨一無二的;獨特的;無與倫比的,無可匹敵的
【例句】Originality is the ~ way of thinking, observing, understanding and judging.獨創(chuàng)性就是特有的思考、觀察、理解和判斷的方法。
accordance [ E5kC:dEns ] n.1.一致,和諧;符合 2.授予;給予
【例句】Everybody acts not only under external compulsion but also in accordance with inner necessity.每個人的行動都不僅出于外部的推動,也同樣依據(jù)內(nèi)在的需要。
comparatively [kEm5pArEtIvlI] ad.1.比較地,用比較方法地 2.相比較而言地,相對地 【例句】the comparative ability of men 人的比較能力
controversy [ 5kCntrEvE:si ] n.1.(尤指以文字形式進行的)爭論,辯論 2.爭議;爭吵
【例句】The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.衡量一個人的最終盡度,不是看他在安逸和順利時站在哪里,而是看他的受到非難、出現(xiàn)爭議的時候站在哪里。
critical [ 5kritikEl ] a.1.(~ of)批評的,批判的;評論(性)的;關(guān)于評論的 2.判斷(或評價)審慎的;謹嚴的,一絲不茍的 3.決定性的,關(guān)鍵性的,重大的 4.(疾病等)危急的;嚴重的 5.必不可少的;緊缺而急需的
【例句】If we cannot love unconditionally, love is already in a ~ condition.如果不能無條件地愛,愛情就已經(jīng)處于危機之中。curiosity [ 7kjuEri5Csiti ] n.1.好奇(心);求知欲 2.奇物,古玩;珍品
【例句】Curiosity is a scholar’s virtue.好奇心是學(xué)者的美德。
democratic [ 7demE5krAtik ] a.1.民主的;民主政治的 2.民眾的,大眾的 3.有民主精神(或作風(fēng))的,平等待人的 【例句】The freedom to persuade and suggest is the essence of the ~ process.說服和建議的自由是民主過程的精髓。immoral [ i5mCrEl ] a.不道德的, 邪惡的, 放蕩的, 淫蕩的
【例句】All the things I really like to do are either immoral, illegal or fattening.我真正喜歡做的事,全都不是不道德、不合法,就是使我發(fā)胖。
unforgettable [ 5QnfE5^etEbl ] a.忘不了的, 令人難忘的 【認知】前綴分別為“un”和“fore”;詞根為“get”構(gòu)成;含有“忽視,無認知”的含義。affection [ E5fekFEn ] n.1.影響;(尤指受感染的)身體狀況;疾患 2.(~ for)喜愛;慈愛 3.[常用~s]愛慕之情,感情,鐘愛之情
【例句】We should never judge those whom we love.The ~ that is not blind is no ~ at all.不可評價所愛的人。不盲目的愛根本不是愛。
collective [ kE5lektiv ] a.1.總的,聚集而成的 2.集體的;集體所有(或經(jīng)營)的,集體主義的 3.缺乏個性而只具共同特點的 【例句】The epoch of individuality is concluded, and it is the duty of reformers to initiate the epoch of association.Collective man is omnipotent upon the earth he treads.個體的時代已宣告結(jié)束,改革者的職責(zé)就是開創(chuàng)聯(lián)合的時代。集體主義的人類對腳下的地球無所不能。
paralyzed [5pArElaIzd] v.1.使癱瘓 2.(使)喪失活動能力;(使)喪失作用力;(使)驚愕 3.使失去勇氣,使氣餒
【例句】He is paralyzed as the result of a would-be assasin’s bullet years ago.幾年前有人對他行刺未遂,但子彈使他成了癱瘓。【認知】前綴為“para-”;核心含義為“偏癱”。unpleasant [ Qn5pleznt ] a.使人不愉快的, 討厭的
【例句】A life of pleasure is the most ~ thing in the world.享樂的生活是世界上最不快樂的事情。values [ 5vAlju:z,-ju ] n.1.價值 2.有用性,重要性 3.價值觀念,行為準則
【例句】 In its last analysis it is not freedom of thought which endangers Jewish values, but the freedom which some people arrogate to themselves not to think at all.歸根結(jié)底,危及猶太人價值觀的并不是思想自由,而是某些大無端賦予自己的根本不動腦筋的自由。【認知】本詞的詞根“val”含義為“robust;to be strong”(男性 — 強大的;強大)。vehicles [ 5vi:iklz ] n.1.交通工具,車輛 2.傳播媒介,工具,手段 【例句】A spokesman said that more and more vehicles were taking to the highways every year.一位發(fā)言人說每年有越來越多的車輛出現(xiàn)在公路上。
vividly [ 5vividli ] ad.1.(色彩、光線等)鮮艷地,鮮明地;強烈地 2.生氣勃勃地;充滿活力地;活躍地,活潑地 3.生動地;逼真地;清晰地
【例句】It is a curious fact that in bad days we can very vividly recall the good tiem that is now no more;but that in good days we have only a very cold and imperfect memory of the bad.一個古怪的事實是,在失意的日子里,我們能夠生動地想起不復(fù)存在的好時光;而在得意的時候,對苦日子只留有非常談漠而殘缺的記【認知】本詞的詞根“vit”含義為“to live”(男性 — 生命;生活)。necessity [ ni5ses[ti ] n.1.必要(性);(迫切)需要 2.必要的東西,必不可少的事物;必需品 3.迫不得已;困窘,貧困 【例句】Necessity is the mother of invention.需要是發(fā)明之母。【認知】詞根“nec”含義為“tie;bind”;如“connect”中的同源。
occasionally [E5keIVEnElI] ad.偶爾地,間或發(fā)生地;臨時地
【例句】Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.人們間或絆倒在真理上,但大多數(shù)都爬起來就匆匆離去,似乎什么事也沒發(fā)生。【認知】詞根“cas”與“cid”(落下)為變體關(guān)系;核心含義為“convenient time”(適時的時間)。seemingly [5si:mINlI] ad.seemingly [5si:mINlI] ad.表面上,看上去
【例句】These phenomena seemingly defy rational explanation.這些現(xiàn)象看上去不能得到合理的理解。abandon [ E5bAndEn ] v.1.放棄 2.離棄,丟棄 3.(不顧責(zé)任、義務(wù)等而)遺棄,拋棄
【例句】 I have long since ~ed the notion that higher education is essential to either success or happiness.Hothouses of learning do not always grow anything edible.我早就拋棄了高等教育對于成功和幸福都不可或缺這一觀念,學(xué)問的溫室培育出的東西并非總是可供食用。【認知】“a-”表示“否定”;“ban”表示限制,理解為“沒有限制”。abortion [ E5bC:FEn ] n.1.流產(chǎn),小產(chǎn);墮胎 2.(計劃)失敗 【認知】前綴“ab”有否定含義,“ort”含義為“生長,出發(fā)”。
apparently [E5pArEntlI] ad.明顯地;表面上的;貌似(真實)的;未必真實的
【例句】I got the story form John, who was apparently in at the kill.這事的經(jīng)過我是從約翰那里聽來的,看來他在事情發(fā)生的當(dāng)時在場。
fashioning [ 5fAFEniN ] v.1.(常指用手工等)制作;使成形;形成;把?塑造成 2.使適應(yīng),使適合 3.改變;改革
【例句】If God consulted me I should have advised him to continue the generation of the species by fashioning them of clay.假如上帝征求我意見,我就會建議他繼續(xù)用粘土制造人類。
identify [ ai5dentifai ] v.1.認出,識別;鑒定;(經(jīng)考慮)確定 2.(~ with)認為?等同于 3.使與?有關(guān)聯(lián);使參與;使支持(~ with)
【例句】Any man over thirty identifies his youth with the worst fault he thinks he is capable of.一過三十,人都把自己的青年時代視為自認能夠犯下的最大錯誤。
inevitably [ in5evitEbli ] ad.不可避免地,無法規(guī)避地;必然(發(fā)生)地
【例句】The world owes all its onward impulses to men ill at ease;the happy man inevitably confines himself to ancient limits.世界把它的全部前進動力歸因于不安分的人。滿足的人總是將自己限制在舊框里。【認知】前綴分別為“in-”和“en-”;詞根“vit”含義為“avoid”(避免)。
initiatives [ i5niFiEtivz] n.1.主動的行動,倡議 2.首創(chuàng)精神;進取心
【例句】If you show that you have ~, you will sooner or later be promoted.如果你顯示出你有進取心,你遲早會得到提升。【認知】詞根“ini”含義為“to go in;to begin”(進行);核心含義為“entering upon”(開始;著手)。addicted [E5dIktId] v.(~ to)1.(使)成溺,(使)入迷 2.(使)成癮
【例句】Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol or morphine or idealism.任何形式的成癮都是糟糕的,無論讓人上癮的是酒精、嗎啡還是空想。
discipline [ 5disiplin ] n.1.(智力、道德的)訓(xùn)練,訓(xùn)導(dǎo),磨練 2.克制;遵守紀律;紀律,風(fēng)紀,行為準則;符合準則的行為 3.學(xué)科,科目
【例句】Freedom is a way of life which requires authority, ~, and government of its own kind.自由是一種生活方式,它需要權(quán)威、紀律,以及具有自由本身性質(zhì)的統(tǒng)治。
discussed [ dis5kQst ] v.1.討論,談?wù)?2.論述,詳述
【例句】The council ~ plans for a new city hall.委員會討論新建市政廳的計劃。eclipse [ i5klips ] n.1.【天】食 2.晦暗;(地位、聲譽等的)消失,黯然失色
【例句】Cats are to dogs what modern people are to the people we used to have.Cats are slimmer, cleaner, more attractive, disloyal, and lazy.It’s easy to understand why the cat has ~d the dog as modern America’s favorite pet.People like pets to possess the same qualities they do.貓之于狗等于現(xiàn)代人之于以往的人。貓更纖細,更愛干凈,更有魅力、?不忠和懶散。貓為何超越狗而成為現(xiàn)代美國最受寵愛的動物不難理解。人們喜歡寵物的具有跟他們一樣的品格。
promising [ 5prCmisiN ] a.有指望的,有希望的;有出息的;有前途的,大有可為的 【例句】Politics — the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other.政治 —— 一種文雅的藝術(shù),它以保護窮人和富人不受彼此傷害的許諾,換取前者的選票和后者的競選基金。recreation [rekrI5eIF(E)n] n.1.(通過娛樂、消遣等達到的)身心調(diào)劑,精力恢復(fù) 2.消遣;娛樂 【例句】People who cannot find time for ~ are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness.騰不出時間娛樂的人早晚得騰出時間生病。
universal [ 7ju:ni5vE:sEl ] a.1.全體的;共同的;影響全體的 2.宇宙的,全世界的;普遍存在的 3.多才多藝的;知識廣博的;興趣廣泛的 4.萬能的;通用的
【例句】Few laws are of ~ application.It is of the nature of our law that it has dealt not with man in general, but with him in relationships.幾乎沒有哪條法律是普遍適用的。我們的法律從未籠統(tǒng)地處理人,而是將其置于各種關(guān)系中,這是由它的性質(zhì)決定的。
unsuitable [ 5Qn5sju:tEbl ] a.不適合的, 不相稱的
【例句】The fabric’s one-weave constitution makes it unsuitable for drapes.這種織物的紗羅組織使它不適宜做窗簾。voluntarily [5vRlEntErIlI] ad.1.自愿地,志愿地 2.有自由意志地,有自由選擇能力地 3.故意地,蓄意地 4.自發(fā)地 【認知】本詞的核心意義與“will”(意愿;愛好)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
conception [ kEn5sepFEn ] n.1.思想,概念 2.設(shè)計,計劃 3.創(chuàng)始,開始 4.構(gòu)想(或設(shè)計)等的產(chǎn)物
【例句】 In the last analysis, it is our ~ of death which decides our answers to all the questions that life puts to us.歸根結(jié)底,是對死亡的看法決定了我們對生活所提出的一切問題的回答。
continually [kEn5tInjJElI] ad.1.從不間斷地,不停地 2.多次重復(fù)地,頻頻地
【例句】Man is made in such a way that he continually has to define himself and continually escape his own definitions.人注定要不斷地給自己下定義,又不斷地逃避他自己的定義。
impulse [ 5impQls ] n.1.推動,驅(qū)使;沖力,推力 2.推動作用,沖力作用 3.沖動,突然的欲愿,一時的念頭
【例句】There is one thing more important than knowing self;it is governing self.There is one thing better than crushing ~, it is using ~.有一件事比自知更重要,即自制。有一件事比壓制沖動更可取,即利用沖動。lethal [ 5li:WEl ] a.致命的
【認知】本詞的核心含義與“傷痛”有關(guān)。persistence [ pE`sIstEns,-`zIs-] n.堅持, 持續(xù)
【例句】Persistence is half the battle.堅韌是取勝的保證。
practically [ 5prAktikEli ] ad.1.<口>幾乎,差不多 2.實際上;講究實際地從實用角度;通過實踐
【例句】I have often been struck by the fact that the symptoms of laziness and fatigue are ~ identical.這一事實常常給我以很深印象:懶散和疲勞的征候?qū)嶋H上是相同的。respectable [ ris5pektEbl ] a.值得尊重的
【例句】The great artists of the world are never Puritans, and seldom even ordinarily ~.世上偉大的藝術(shù)家都不是清教徒,通常甚至很少是值得尊敬的人。
simultaneously [sImEl5teInIEsly;(?@)saIm-] ad.同時發(fā)生地;同時存在地;同時進行地,同步地 【例句】Eighty naval cruisers shelled simultaneously.80艘海軍巡洋艦同時炮擊。【認知】詞根“sim”含義為“l(fā)ike”(像;相同)。spiritually [ 5spiritjuEli ] ad.1.精神(上)地 2.神圣地
3.(思想、面貌等)崇高純潔地 4.理智地;智力地
【例句】She was beneath him in every way, at leasst intellectually and spiritually.她在各方面,至少在智力和精神上,都不如他。vocational [ vEu5keiFEnEl ] a.職業(yè)的,業(yè)務(wù)的
【例句】To have the courage to seek truth is everyone’s vocation.勇于求真理是人的天職。【認知】本詞的詞根“voc”含義為“to call”;核心含義為“a calling(召喚;聲音,呼叫)”。ambitious [ Am5biFEs ] a.1.有雄心的;有抱負的2.有野心的;反映野心(或雄心)的
【例句】The ambitious climbs up high and perilous stairs, and never cares how to come down;the desire of rising hath swallowed up his fear of a fall.野心家攀登又高又險的階梯,從不考慮怎樣下來。向上爬的欲望吞噬了對跌落的恐懼。criterion [ krai5tiEriEn ] n.1.(批評、判斷、檢驗等的)標準,準則,尺度 2.(人或事物的)特征,特點
【例句】If rationality were the criterion for things being allowed to exist, the world would be one gift field of soya bears!假如合理性是事物被允許存在的標準,世界就會成為一片巨大的大豆田了!【認知】本詞詞根“crit”的含義是“to decide;to judge”(分開,決定 — 標準)。delicate [ 5delikeit ] a.1.(食物)鮮美的 2.纖細的 3.令人愉快的 4.需要小心處理的;微妙的,棘手的 5.脆的,易碎的 6.敏銳的,靈敏的,精密的
【例句】The hearts of small children are ~ organs.A cruel beginning in this world can twist them into curious shapes.幼兒的心錄是嬌弱的器官,?初涉人世便遭遇痛苦會使它們扭曲成古怪的形狀。
depression [ di5preFEn ] n.1.減少,降低 2.洼地,凹陷 3.抑郁,沮喪,消沉;抑郁癥 4.[經(jīng)]不景氣,蕭條(期)【例句】Noble deeds and hot baths are the best cures for ~.高尚的行為和熱水澡是治療抑郁的最佳方法。
desperate [ 5despErit ] a.1絕望的,沒希望的,危急的,極為嚴重的 2.孤注一擲的,拼死的 3.(因絕望而)不顧一切的,膽大妄為的 4.極壞的,極度的,極強烈的 5.極想望的,極需要的
【例句】If the failures of this world could realize how ~ half the present-day geniuses once felt, they would take heart and try again.世上的失敗者若能了解到當(dāng)今的天才有半數(shù)一度感到過多絕望,?他們就會振作精神,再次努力。【認知】前綴為“de”;詞根“spair”與“sper(呼吸,希望)”之間具有變體關(guān)系;本詞的核心含義為“失去希望”。embarrassed [ im5bArEst ] v.1.(使)窘,(使)尷尬,使不好意思 2.妨礙,阻礙;牽累
【例句】Would it ~ you very much if I were to tell you? that I love you? 假如我對你說??我愛你,這會使你太難嗎?【認知】前綴為“en-”;詞根“bar”含義為“obstacle”(木棍 — 束縛;阻礙)。industrious [ in5dQstriEs ] a.勤奮的,勤勉的
【例句】It is not enough to be ~.So are the ants.What are you ~ about? 工作勤奮還不夠。螞蟻也很勤奮。你為什么勤奮呢? longevity [ lCn5dVeviti ] n.1.長壽,長命 2.壽命 【認知】本詞與“l(fā)ong”為同源詞。
notion [ 5nEuFEn ] n.1.概念;感知 2.觀念;見解,看法 3.意圖;打算;(怪)念頭
【例句】Your earliest ~s of love came not only from your own relationship with your parents but also from your impressions of their marriage.你對愛的最初的概念,不僅得自你自己與父母的關(guān)系,而且得自你對他們婚姻的印象。【認知】詞根“no”與“know”為變體,核心意義為“becoming acquainted with”(已檢查的;已知道的;檢查,審查,審核;想法,見解)。
originated [ E5ridVineitid ] v.1.(~ from)發(fā)源;來自;產(chǎn)生 2.引起 3.創(chuàng)始,開創(chuàng);發(fā)明;創(chuàng)作
【例句】An office is not a tea-bar, matrimonial bureau, betting shop, reading room, fashion house or smoking lounge, but a place where paperwork necessary to good management is originated and eventually filed.– Keith Water house辦公室不是茶館、婚姻介紹所、彩票經(jīng)營部、閱覽室、時裝店或吸煙室、而是良好的管理工作所需文書形成并最終歸檔的處所。
outline [5Eutlain] n.1.外形,輪廓 2.輪廓畫;略圖,草圖 3.提綱,大綱,草案 4.[常作~ s]概要,梗概;要點
【例句】The first picture was the ~ of a man’s shadow cast by the sun upon a wall.世上第一幅畫是陽光投射在墻壁上的人影輪廓。
paradise [ 5pArEdaiz ] n.1.天堂;天國 2.樂園,福地;極美的地方;極樂,至福
【例句】If virtue accompanies beauty it is the heart’s ~;if vice be associated with it, it is the soul’s purgatory.美貌伴隨著美德就是心靈的天堂,伴隨著邪惡就是靈魂的煉獄。【認知】前綴“para”為“peri”變體(周圍),詞根為“墻”。
proportionate [ prEJ5pC:FEn[t ] a.(~ to)成比例的 【例句】The prosperity of a people is proportionate to the number of hands and minds usefully employed.國家的繁榮與有效使用的人手和頭腦的數(shù)量成比例。
reluctant [ ri5lQktEnt ] a.1.不情愿的;勉強的 2.阻撓的;頑抗的
【例句】Suggestion systems can work — don’t be ~ to use them.建議制度是有效的 —— 不要不情愿使用它們。【認知】核心含義為“to resist(反對;反抗;斗爭)”。starvation [ stB:5veiFEn ] n.饑餓, 餓死
【例句】If one man offers you democracy and another offers you a bag of grain, at what stage of starvation will you prefer the grain to the vote? 如果一個給你民主而別一個給你一袋糧食,你餓到什么程度會要糧食而非選票? attributed [ E5tribju(:)tid ] v.(~ to)1.把?歸因于,把(過錯的責(zé)任等)歸于 2.認為?屬于
【例句】I ~ the little I know to my not having been ashamed to ask for information, and to my rule of conversing with all descriptions of men on those topics that form their own peculiar professions and pursuits.我把自己這點兒知識歸因于不恥于提問,歸因于常常和各式各樣的人攀談,談?wù)撃切┰斐闪怂麄兏髯缘膶I(yè)與行當(dāng)?shù)闹黝}。【認知】前綴“at”加強詞義,詞根“tribu”意為“to give”(分派給氏族)。basically [5beIsIkElI] ad.1.基本上,主要地2.從根本上說,大致說來
【例句】However cooperative the relation between husband and wife, there is usually the tacit assumption that the household is ~ the wife’s responsibility.無論夫妻關(guān)系如何合作,這種不言自明的假定通常還是存在,即家庭基本上是妻子的責(zé)任。
denied [ di5naid ] v.1.否認 2.拒絕相信 3.拒絕給予,拒絕(某人)的要求 4.否認?是自己的,不承認;否認與?有關(guān)系,拋棄 5.拒絕接受
【例句】Doubt comes in at the window when inquiry is denied at the door.詢問被拒于門外,懷疑隨即爬進窗。【認知】前綴為“de”;詞根“ny”與“neg”為變體關(guān)系,含義為“to say no”(否認;否定)。本詞側(cè)重其賓語是事實存在。grief [ ^ri:f ] n.1.悲傷,悲痛 2.悲痛的緣由
【例句】Time tames the strongest ~.時間能平息最強烈的悲傷。
immense [ i5mens ] a.1.廣大的,巨大的 2.無限的;無邊無際的 3.<口>非常好的,絕妙的
【例句】The thing is not only to avoid error, but to attain ~ masses of truth.重要的不僅要是避免錯誤,而且要獲得大量的真理。【認知】前綴為“in-”;詞根“mens”含義為“measure”(計量)。
imposed [ im5pEuz ] v.1.(~ on, upon)征(稅),加(負擔(dān)、懲罰等)于 2.把?強加于
【例句】Inflation is the one form of taxation that can be imposed without legislation.通貨膨脹就是那種無須立法便可實施的征稅方式。
ingredients [ in5^ri:diEnts ] n.1.(混合物的)組成部分,成分,(烹調(diào)的)原料 2.(構(gòu)成)要素,因素 【例句】Success can be only one ingredient in happiness, and is too dearly purchased if all the other ingredients have been sacrificed to obtain.成功只能是幸福的一個組成部分。如果為了獲得成功而犧牲所有其他的成分,就太得不償失了。【認知】前綴為“in-”;詞根“gred”為“grad”(步伐)變體;該詞的核心含義為“進行情況;進入”。injustice [ in5dVQstis ] n.不公平, 不講道義
【例句】The most complete injustice is to seem just, when not so.最大的不公正是看起來公正而實際上并非如此。
medication [7medi5keiFEn] n.藥物治療, 藥物處理, 藥物
【例句】He refused medication, and, when it was forced on him, his body rejected it.他拒絕藥療,而當(dāng)他被迫用藥時,他的身體又產(chǎn)生了抗藥反應(yīng)。【認知】詞根“med”意義與“內(nèi)科醫(yī)生;痊愈 — 醫(yī)學(xué)的,醫(yī)療的”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。obstacles [ 5CbstEklz ] n.(~ to)障礙(物),妨礙的人
【例句】It is not helps, but ~, not facilities, but difficulties, that make men.造就人才的不是幫助而是障礙,不是便利而是困難。【認知】前綴為“ob-”;詞根“stac”與“stand”(站立)為變體;核心含義為“站在路中間”。outcome [ 5autkQm ] n.1.結(jié)果;結(jié)局;后果 2.出口;出路
【例句】No matter how they brag about their great deeds, they are often the mere ~ of opportunity, not of their great ambition.無論人們?nèi)绾慰湟约旱呢S功偉績的,它們常常僅僅是機遇的結(jié)果,而不是他們勃勃雄心的結(jié)果。classified [ 5klAsifaid ] v.1.把??分類,把??分級 2.把(情報、文件等)歸入保密級別
【例句】Contemporary literature can be classified under three headings: the neurotic, the erotic, and the tommyrotic.當(dāng)代文學(xué)可以在三個標題下歸類:神經(jīng)質(zhì)的、色情的,以及胡說八道的。dilemma [ di5lemE7 dai-] n.(進退兩難的)窘境,困境 【例句】Love intrudes most easily when one is weak — when one is dizzy with success or is in a ~ or is lone.愛情在人們虛弱的時候最容易闖入 —— 在由于在成功而暈頭轉(zhuǎn)向,在處于困境或感到孤獨的時候。【認知】前綴“di”含義為“two”。emotionally [ i5mEuFEnli ] ad.在情緒上,就情緒而言
【例句】People decline invitations when they are “indisposed” physically, and I wish fell indisposed emotionally.人們在身體“不適”時謝絕邀請,我希望他們在覺得情緒上不適時也能同樣做。
remarkable [ ri5mB:kEbl ] a.1.值得注意的,引人注目的 2.異常的,非凡的;出色的,卓越的 【例句】 Nothing is so commonplace as to wish to be ~.沒有比想要引人注目更平淡無奇的事了。
substantial [ sEb5stAnFEl ] a.1.實在的,真實的,現(xiàn)實的 2.牢固的;堅實的,結(jié)實的 3.大量的,相當(dāng)數(shù)目的;重大的 4.基本上的,大體上的5.富裕的,多資財?shù)?6.物質(zhì)的;材料的 7.實質(zhì)的,本質(zhì)的
【例句】 Every person born in the U.S.A.is endowed with life, liberty and a ~ share of the national debt.生在美國的每個人都被賦予生命、自由和國債的大量份額。【認知】前綴“sub-”的含義;詞根“stan”為“stanc”(站立)的變體;核心含義為“to stand firm;present”(位于下面的物 — 構(gòu)成基礎(chǔ)之物)。
superiority [ sju(:)piEri5Criti ] n.(~ to)優(yōu)越(性),優(yōu)勢;上等;優(yōu)等;上級
【例句】 The superiority of some men is merely local — They are great because their associates are little.有些人的優(yōu)越感僅限于一方面 —— 他們之所以了不起是由于友人寥寥無幾。【認知】前綴為“super-”;本詞的核心意義與“placed above”(位置在上面)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
ultimate [ 5Qltim[t ] a.1.最后的,最終的 2.極點的,絕頂?shù)模K極的 3.無法超越的;最大的;最高的;決定性的 【例句】the ultimate stake-holders 最終資金掌控者
unconsciously [ Qn5kCnFEsli ] ad.無意中, 不知不覺 【認知】前綴為“un-”;詞根為“sci”含義為“to know”(認知,知識)。unfairness [5Qn5fZEnis] n.不公平
【例句】All’s unfair in love and war.在戀愛和戰(zhàn)爭中一切手段均不合理。worship [ 5wE:Fip ] n.1.崇拜,崇敬 2.崇拜對象;崇敬對象 3.敬神活動,拜神
【例句】No one can ~ God or love his neighbor on an empty stomach.誰都不能空著肚子敬上帝或愛鄰人。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“worth(男性 — 價值)+ ship”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
advocate [ 5AdvEkeit ] v.擁護,提倡,主張 n.[5Adv[kEt] 1.擁護者,提倡者 2.辯護者,律師
【例句】We advocate education not merely to make the man the better workman, but the workman, the better man.我們主張教育不僅使人成為更好的工人,還要使工人成為更好的人。【認知】前綴為“a-”;詞根“voc”與“vok”為變體,意為“call(as witness)”(聲音)。harassment [ 5hArEsmEnt ] n.騷擾,擾亂;煩擾;煩惱事 【例句】The racist harassment has driven him insane.各族主義者的折磨把他逼瘋了。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“to set a dog on”(唆使狗去攻擊;騷擾 — 使疲勞;使折磨)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
tricky [ 5triki ] a.1.狡猾的, 機警的 2.難以處理的,微妙的
【例句】Inspiration is a trick that poets have invented to give themselves importance.靈感是詩人們?yōu)榱耸棺约猴@要而發(fā)明的花招。
unexpectedly [ 5Qniks5pektidli ] ad.沒有料到地;想不到地;意外地;突如其來地
【例句】You can’t kiss a girl unexpectedly — only sooner than she thought you would.你不能出其不意地吻一個姑娘 —— 只能比她所預(yù)期的提前。
adventurous [Ed5ventFErEs] a.喜歡冒險的, 敢做敢為的, 充滿危險的
【例句】The herd may graze where it pleases, but he who lives the adventurous life will remain unafraid when he finds himself alone.牛群在哪里吃草、什么時候奔跑都可以隨心所欲,探險家在發(fā)現(xiàn)只剩下自己時還得保持鎮(zhèn)靜。【認知】前綴為“a-”;詞根“vent”意為“to come;to arrive”(某人將要遭遇的事情;到達)。
advertise [5AdvEtaIz] v.1.為?做廣告,宣傳 2.(在報刊,電視,廣播等中)公告,公布 3.引起對?的注意;使變得顯眼 4.通知,告知
【例句】They pray in private and don’t ~ their faith by attending church.他們都在私下祈禱,并不去教堂做禮拜以突出顯示自己的信仰。
collapse [ kE5lAps ] v.1.倒坍,塌下 2.崩潰,瓦解;(計劃等)突然失敗 3.(因精疲力竭等原因)倒下,(健康等)垮掉
【例句】The essence of the phenomenon of falling in love is a sudden ~ of a section of an individual's boundaries, permitting one to merge his or her identity with that of another person.戀愛現(xiàn)象的本質(zhì),是個人邊界的一段突然崩潰,容許一個人將自己的個性與另一個人相融合。【認知】前綴為“com-”;詞根“l(fā)ap”與“l(fā)ab(倒塌;崩潰)”為變體,含義為“to fall”。
confess [ kEn5fes ] v.(~ to)1.坦白,供認;承認 2.宣稱對??的信奉
【例句】I’m not ashamed to ~ that I’m ignorant of what I don’t know.我不恥于承認對自己不懂的事情的無知。【認知】前綴為“com-”含義;詞根“fess”與“fari(說)”為變體;本詞核心意義為“完全地承認”。如與“profess”同源。contempt [ kEn5tempt ] n.1.輕視,輕蔑 2.恥辱
【例句】Familiarity breeds ~.熟悉引起輕視。【認知】前綴為“com-”;詞根“tempt”與“temn”與“damn(咒罵 — 輕視)”為變體關(guān)系。如與“condemn”同源。
dramatically [drE`mAtIkElI] ad.1.戲劇地 2.引人注目地,戲劇般地
【例句】Pakistan’s relationship with India has changed dramatically.巴基斯坦與印度的關(guān)系發(fā)生了戲劇性的變化。【認知】本詞詞根“dram”的含義為“to do;something performed”(做)。表達說話者驚異的態(tài)度。effectiveness [ i5fektivnis ] n.效率;效能;效果;有效性
【例句】agricultural production as a gauge of the economy’s effectiveness 作為經(jīng)濟效率量度的農(nóng)業(yè)生產(chǎn)。
elevated [ 5eliveitid ] a.1.抬高的 2.高尚的, 嚴肅的, 崇高的 3.歡欣的, 振奮的
【例句】Everything that looks to the future elevates human nature;for life is never so low or little as when occupied with the present.一切顯示未來趨向的事物都能提高人性,因為生活從未像現(xiàn)在這樣低下或渺小。【認知】前綴為“ex-”;詞根“l(fā)ev(輕的)”的含義為“to lighten;to raise”(變輕的;被舉起的)。
endowed [ in5daud ] v.1.資助,捐贈,向?捐錢(或物)2.(~ with)給予,賦予
【例句】Every person born in the U.S.A.is endowed with life, liberty and a substantials hare of the national debt.生在美國的每個人都被賦予生命、自由和國債的大量份額。【認知】前綴為“en-”;詞根“dow”與“dote(給予)”為變體關(guān)系,核心含義為“給?寡婦予亡夫的遺產(chǎn)”。
enforcement [ in5fC:smEnt ] n.實施, 執(zhí)行
【例句】I sometimes wish that people would put a little more emphasis upon the observance of the law than they do upon its ~.有的時候,我但愿人們多把重點放在遵守法律上一些,而非強調(diào)其實施。indifference [In5dIfrEns] n.(~ to)冷淡的態(tài)度或性質(zhì)
【例句】I prefer the errors of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom.與明智的冷漠相比,我寧愿接受熱情的失誤。【認知】核心含義為“認為差異并不重要”。indulge [ in5dQldV ] v.1.(~ in)(使)(自已)沉溺(于);沉溺于;肆意從事;滿足(自己的個欲望等)2.(~ with)(使)高興;讓?享受一下3.縱容,遷就;讓?做要做的事
【例句】 If one wishes to become “somebody”, one cannot ~ in a free and easy life.誰想出人頭地,誰就不能沉湎于放縱安逸的生活。【認知】前綴為“in-”;詞根“dulge”為“dur”(長久的)變體;本詞的核心意義與“長期受苦的;寬容的;過分慈愛的”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。如“endure”與其同源。
inexperienced [ 7iniks5piEriEnst ] a.無經(jīng)驗的, 不熟練的
【認知】“experience”的核心含義與“to prove;peril(試;試驗)”有關(guān);注意有“認知”的含義。motives [ 5mEutivz ] n.動機,(行動的)緣由;目的
【例句】With the exception of the instinct of self-preservation, the propensity for emulation is probably the strongest and most alert and persistent of the economic ~ proper.除了自我保護本能以外,模仿的習(xí)性很可能是真正的功利性動機中最強烈、最活躍頑固的一種。mystery [ 5mistEri ] n..神秘的事物,不可思議的事物,難以理解的事物,謎
【例句】Happiness is a ~ like religion, and should never be rationalized.幸福有如宗教,是一種神秘的東西,永遠不要對它加以理性的闡釋。
preliminary [ pri5liminEri ] a.初步的;起始的;預(yù)備的
【例句】 The ministers Idispensed with all preliminaries and opened their discussions immediately.部長們免去了開始前的一切客套,立即開始討論。【認知】前綴為“pre-”;“l(fā)imit”的核心意義與“threshold(門檻;界限)”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。rewarding [rI5wC:dIN] a.報答的, 有益的, 值得的
【例句】We must beware of trying to build a society in which nobody counts for anythng except a politician or an official, a society where enterprise gains no reward and thrift no privileges.我們必須謹防建立這種社會的企圖:在其中除了政客和官員誰都無足輕重,在其中事業(yè)心得不到報答,節(jié)儉也得不到優(yōu)待。
socially [`sEJFElI] ad.在社交方面, 善于交際地, 在社會地位上, 在全社會中
【例句】We must make multinational companies more socially responsible.我們必須使多國公司表現(xiàn)出更多的社會責(zé)任心。supervise [ 5sju:pEvaiz ] v.監(jiān)督;管理;指導(dǎo)
【例句】He likes to be on hand to supervise things.他喜歡親臨現(xiàn)場督察。surprisingly [ sE5praiziNli ] ad.令人驚訝地
【例句】Many famous people are surprisingly humble.許多名人出人意料地謙虛。
surviving [ sE5vaiviN ] v.1.比?活得長 2.從?逃生;經(jīng)歷?后繼續(xù)存在 3.從(困境等)中挺過來
【例句】Man can survive only when he has the substance;man can live only when he has ideal.Do you want to know the difference between survival and life? Animals survive while men live.人有了物質(zhì)才能生存,有了理想才能生活。想知道生存與生活的不同嗎?動物生存,而人生活。
suspect [ sEs5pekt ] v.(~ ? of)1.疑有,對?有所察覺發(fā) 2.懷疑(某人有罪等)3.對?有疑問,對?表示懷疑,不信任 4.推測,猜想;認為;料想
【例句】The old believe everything;the middle-aged ~ everything;the young know everything.老年人什么都相信,中年人什么都懷疑,年輕人什么都知道。
suspicious [ sEs5piFEs ] a.(~ of)1.容易引起懷疑的;可疑的 2.猜疑的,疑心的;多疑的 3.表示懷疑的 【例句】Plagiarists are always ~ of being stolen from.剽竊者總是疑心文字被人盜用。tangible [ 5tAndVEbl ] a.1.可觸摸的,可觸知的;有實體的 2.明確的;確鑿的
【例句】To write or to speak is almost inevitably to lie a little.It is an attempt to clothe an intangible in a tangible form;to compress an immeasurable into a mold.無論作文還是說話,都幾乎難免攙點兒假。那是試圖以有形的形式表達無形的東西,試圖將無限的東西壓進模子。【認知】詞根“tang”核心含義為“觸摸”。如“integral”與其同源。unavoidably [ 5QnE5vCidEbli ] ad.不得已地, 無可奈何地 【認知】“avoid”的核心意義與“to go away from;to avoid”(遠離)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
unreasonable [ Qn5ri:znEbl ] a.不講道理的, 不合理的, 過度的, 不切實際的
【例句】 The reasonable man adapts himself to the world;the ~ one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself.Therefore all progress depends upon the ~ man.講理的人使自己順應(yīng)世界,不講理的人執(zhí)著于力圖進步全靠不講理的人。viewpoints [ 5vju:7pCints ] n.觀點;看法
【認知】本詞由“view”與“point”復(fù)合構(gòu)成。attempts [ E5tempts ] n.1.嘗試,企圖,努力;(尤指不理想的)嘗試結(jié)果
【例句】Optimism assumes, or attempts to prove, that the universe exists to please us, and pessimism that it exists to displease us.樂觀主義假定或企圖證明,宇宙存在是為了使我們快樂; 悲觀主義假定或企圖證明那是為了使我們不快。authoritative [ C:5WCritEtiv ] a.1.權(quán)威性的,可信的,應(yīng)服從的 2.官方的,當(dāng)局的 3.專斷的;命令式的
【例句】the authoritative accents of a ruling class 統(tǒng)治階級的權(quán)威性口氣
boast [ bEust ] v.(~ of / about)1.夸口說;吹噓 2.以擁有?而自豪;以做?而感到光榮 【例句】 We need two kinds of acquaintances, one to complain to, while we ~ to the others.我們需要兩種熟人。一種聽我們抱怨,一種聽我們夸耀。
bribery [ 5braibEri ] n.行賄, 受賄, 賄賂
【例句】Bribery corrodes the confidence that must exist between buyer and seller.賄賂會損害買賣雙方必不可少的信任關(guān)系。【認知】詞根“brib”與“bread(面包)”之間具有變體關(guān)系。casually [ 5kAVjuEli ] ad.偶然地, 隨便地, 臨時地
【例句】He casually unloaded one of the biggest state secrets.他隨口泄漏了一項極重大的國家機密。【認知】詞根“cas”與“cad”為變體關(guān)系,核心含義為“偶然發(fā)生(to fall;to happen by chance)”。comments [ 5kCments ] n.(~ on, upon)1.注解,評注 2.批評,意見,評論 【例句】Comment is free but facts are sacred.評論可以聽便,但事實是神圣的。compelled [ kEm5pel(i)d ] v.1.強迫,使不得不 2.強求,強使發(fā)生
【例句】 Men who are driven by their nature as living creatures to act, are also compelled by their nature as free spirits to relate their action to, and bring them into conformity with, some total scheme of meaning.作為生物而由天性驅(qū)使行動的人們,也作為自由人而為天性所迫,將行動與某一總的意義聯(lián)系起來,并使行動與之相符。【認知】前綴為“com-”;詞根“pel”含義為“drive”(擠,迫使)。
condemn [ kEn5dem ] v.1.譴責(zé) 2.宣告(某人)有罪;證明(某人)有罪
【例句】I wonder how anyone can have the face to ~ others when he reflects upon his own thought.我奇怪,任何人既然反省了自己的思想,怎么還有臉去指責(zé)別人。【認知】前綴為“com-”;詞根“demn”與“damn”為變體關(guān)系,含義為“譴責(zé)(damn)”。contradictory [ 7kCntrE5diktEri ] a.(~ to)1.反駁的,反對的 2.矛盾的,同...相反的
【例句】Assertion is not argument, to contradict the statement of an opponent is not proof that you are correct.聲稱不是論據(jù),反駁對手和說法不能證明你就是正確的。【認知】前綴“contra”有“反對,相反,針對”的含義;詞根“dict”含義為“speak”(說)。
convicted [ 5kCnviktid ] v.(使)深感有罪;(使)服罪
【例句】He was ~ of sumuggling.他被判犯有走私罪。【認知】前綴為“com-”;詞根“vict”與“vinc”為變體,含義為“to overcome;to conquer”(戰(zhàn)勝 — 證明有罪)。如“victory”與其同源。
cripple [ 5kripl] n.1.跛子;跛足的動物;傷殘人(或動物)2.有缺陷的人;有缺陷(或不完美)的事物 【例句】This habit of his mind ~ his judgement.他的這種思想方式大大消弱了他的判斷能力。【認知】注意crab, creep, crawl;cripple都具有意義的相關(guān)性。
critic [ 5kritik ] n.1.批評家,評論家;評論員 2.吹毛求疵者,愛挑剔的人 【例句】Time is the only ~ without ambition.時間是惟一不存野心的批評家。cruelly [`krJElI] ad.殘忍地, 殘酷地
【例句】How can you turn away from a child that is being ~ treated? 你怎么能對一個受虐待的孩子不聞不問呢? deception [ di5sepFEn ] n.欺騙, 詭計
【例句】Practice is a observer, it exposes deceits and self-deception.實踐是個觀察者,它揭露欺騙與自欺。
dedicated [5dedIkeItId] v.(~ to)1.以?奉獻,以?供奉 2.把(自己、一生等)獻給;把(時間、精力等)用于
【例句】Architecture should be dedicated to keeping the outside out and the inside in.建筑設(shè)計應(yīng)當(dāng)著力于使建筑外部融入環(huán)境。deserts [5dezE:ts ] n.1.沙漠;荒漠,荒原 2.荒涼的境地;枯燥乏味的事物
【例句】Man is a complex being: he makes deserts bloom — and lakes die.人是復(fù)雜的生物:他把沙漠變成綠洲 —— 并使湖泊干涸。【認知】前綴為“de”;“sert”與“sere(聯(lián)系)”為變體關(guān)系;核心意義為“切斷所有的聯(lián)系”
desirable [ di5zaiErEbl ] a.1.值得想望的,值得擁有的,使人喜愛的 2.可取的,有利的 【例句】Property is the fruit of labor — Property is ~ — is a positive good in the world.財富是勞動成果 —— 財富是合乎需要的 —— 是人世間實在的利益。【認知】詞根“sir”與“sid”(stars)為變體關(guān)系;本詞的核心含義為“期盼上蒼帶來的好運氣。” desperately [ 5despEritli ] ad.拼命地, 失望地
【例句】to hunt round desperately in one’s mind 竭力思索
disastrous [ di5zB:strEs ] a.1.災(zāi)難性的,造成災(zāi)害的,極不幸的 2.極壞的,很糟的
【例句】Twice he followed his own advice, with disastrous results.他兩次都自行其是,兩次都遭到災(zāi)難性的后果。【認知】本詞為“disaster”的形容詞;關(guān)于“disaster”的分析:前綴為“dis”具有否定含義(pejorative);詞根“aster”的含義為“stars”(星星)。如“astrology”與其同源。
disorders [ dis5C:dE(r)z ] n.1.雜亂,混亂,凌亂 2.騷亂,** 3.(身心、機能的)失調(diào),紊亂,不適,病
【例句】Our memories are card indexes consulted, and then put back in ~ by authorities whom we do not control.我們的記憶是查過卡片索引,隨后被不聽命于我們的管理者雜亂無章地放了回去。
disposition [ dispE5ziFEn ] n.1.性情,性格;癖性 2.排列,布置;處理,解決 3.支配(權(quán));處置(權(quán))
【例句】 The sciences are of sociable disposition, and flourish best in the neighborhood of each other.各個科學(xué)性喜交際,因而在相鄰地帶最為繁榮。【認知】前綴為“dis-”;詞根“pos”含義為“place”(放置);本詞核心含義為“放置到另外一邊;分配”。elegant [ 5eli^Ent ] a.1.(舉止,服飾等)優(yōu)美的,文雅的,講究的,精美的;(文體,語言等)典雅的2.簡練的,簡潔的 3.<口>上等的,好的
【例句】A truly ~ taste is generally accompanied with excelency of heart.真正優(yōu)雅的品味往往與心靈之美同在。【認知】前綴為“ex-”;詞根“l(fā)eg”與“l(fā)ect(選)”具有變體關(guān)系,含義為“to choose;to select”(精選的 — 雅致的;精致的)。
encouragement [In5kQrIdVmEnt] n.1.鼓勵,激勵,慫恿 2.促進,助長,激發(fā) 3.贊助,支持
【例句】His wife’s encouragement was the spur he needed to succeed.妻子的鼓勵是他走向成功所必需的動力。entertaining [entE5teiniN ] a.愉快的, 有趣的
【例句】I would sooner read a timetable or a catalogue than nothing at all.They are much more entertaining than half the novels that are written.我寧愿看一張時間表或一份目錄也不愿什么都不讀;它們比人們創(chuàng)作的小說中的半數(shù)有趣得多。
establishment [ is5tAbliFmEnt ] n.1.建立;確立;確定;制定 2.(包括雇員、設(shè)備、場地、貨物等在內(nèi)的)企業(yè);建立的機構(gòu)(如軍隊、軍事機構(gòu)、行政機關(guān)、學(xué)校、醫(yī)院、教會);家庭 3.安頓;成家立業(yè);安身立命
【例句】Civilization, with its governments and ~s, is shaped by the forces of individual desire.文明,加上它的體制與組織,是由個人愿望的力量塑造的。
eternal [ i(:)5tE:nl ] a.1.永久的,永世的,永恒的 2.無休止的,沒完沒了的 【例句】Genius is ~ patience.天才就是永久的耐心。
expansion [ iks5pAnFEn ] n.1.擴大,擴張,擴展 2.發(fā)展;張開,展開
【例句】If you think of yourself only, you cannot develop because you are choking the source of development, which is spiritual ~ through thought for others.如果一味想著自己,你就得不到發(fā)展,因為你在阻塞發(fā)展的源泉。發(fā)展就是通過為他人著想達到的精神境界的擴大。
experimental [ eks7peri5mentl ] a.1.實驗(性)的,試驗(性)的;根據(jù)實驗(或試驗的)2.喜愛(或善于)實驗(或試驗)的 3.根據(jù)經(jīng)驗的,經(jīng)驗上的
【例句】 He was watchful, but not ~.他觀察審慎,但不善于親自嘗試。
famine [ 5fAmin ] n.饑荒;饑餓餓死 【例句】He is one of those wise philanthropists who, in a time of ~, would vote for nothing bur a supply of toothpicks.他是那些聰明的慈善家之一,他們在饑荒時節(jié)會只投票要求供應(yīng)牙簽。femininity [ femi5niniti ] n.女性氣質(zhì), 溫柔 【認知】詞根“fem”含義與“女性”有關(guān)。
fertilizer [ 5f:ti7laizE(r)] n.1.肥料(尤指化學(xué)肥料)2.使豐富者;促進發(fā)展者
【例句】To say that a man is made up of certain chemical elements is a satisfactory description only for those who intend to use him as a ~.說一個人是由某些化學(xué)成分構(gòu)成的,這只對那些想用他做肥料的人才是種滿意的說明。【認知】詞根“fert”與“ferr”為變體關(guān)系,含義為“to bear;birth”。如與“fertility”同源。financially [ fai5nAnFEli, 7fi-] ad.財政上, 金融上
【例句】The association is supported financially by membership dues.這個協(xié)會經(jīng)濟上靠會費維持。
flourishing [`flQrIFIN] v.1.茂盛,繁榮,興旺;成功 2.(作家等)處于旺盛時期,處于活躍時期;盛行
【例句】Eloquence flourished most in Rome when public affairs were in the worst condition.在公共事務(wù)糟到極點之時,雄辯術(shù)最盛行于羅馬。
grim [ ^rim ] a.1.嚴厲的;嚴酷的;無情的;殘忍的 2.堅定的;不屈的 3.陰森的,令人生畏的;猙獰的 4.冷嘲的,陰冷的 【例句】The tremendous menace of this day and age is not the stockpile of nuclear weapons which human ingenuity had devised, but the grim fact that the men in charge of them are as mediocre as those who invented them are brilliant.在如今這個時代,最可怕的威脅并不是作為人類創(chuàng)造才能成果的核武器的貯存,而是掌管它們的人之平庸一如發(fā)明它們的人之杰出定冷酷事實。groundless [ 5^raJndlis ] a.毫無根據(jù)的:沒有根據(jù)或基礎(chǔ)的;缺乏根據(jù)的
【例句】Slums may well be breeding-grounds of crime, but middle-class suburbs are incubators of apathy and delirium.貧民窟當(dāng)然可能是罪惡的滋生地,但中產(chǎn)階級郊區(qū)是冷漠與譫妄的孵卵器。
ideology [ 7aidi5ClEdVi, id-] n.1.思想(體系),思想意識 2.思想方式;意識形態(tài) 3.空認,空想
【例句】Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell.為了增長而增長是癌細胞的思想方式。ignorant [ 5i^nErEnt ] a.(~ of)1.無知的,沒有學(xué)識的;愚昧的 2.不知道的 3.由無知產(chǎn)生的;顯示無知的 【例句】The more you study, the more you’ll find yourself ~.越學(xué)習(xí)會發(fā)現(xiàn)自己無知。
implementation [ 7implimen5teiFEn ] n.執(zhí)行
【例句】Worry more about implementation than strategy — it’s harder to do.更多地貫徹落實而非戰(zhàn)略本身操心 —— 這樣做更難。
imposing [ im5pEuziN ] a.使印象深刻的;因其規(guī)模、氣勢或力量而給人印象深刻的
【例句】The big tree is so imposing that it inspires awe.這棵大樹雄偉得令人驚嘆。
indifferent [ in5difErEnt ] a.(~ to)1.不感興趣的;不關(guān)心的;冷淡的;淡漠的 2.不偏不倚的;中立的 3.不重要的,無關(guān)緊要的 4.一般性的,中等的;適度的;平庸的
【例句】The worst sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be ~ to them;that’s the essence of inhumanity.我們對作為同類的其他人所犯下的最大罪過不是憎恨,而是漠不關(guān)心。那是不近人情的本質(zhì)。
inequalities [ 7ini(:)5kwClitiz ] n.不平等, 不同, 不等式, 不平均 【例句】To sum up: within our society there still exist rampant inequalities.概括地說,在我們這個社會里還存在著大量的不平等。inherent [ in5hiErEnt ] a.內(nèi)在的,固有的,生來就有的
【例句】I am not in the least disturbed when people regard my legs intently.I know they are doing so in pursuance of their ~ artistic instinct.當(dāng)人們目不轉(zhuǎn)睛地盯著我的雙腿時,我絲毫不覺得不安。我明白他們這樣做是出于天生的藝術(shù)直覺。【認知】詞根“her”與“heir”(繼承人)為變體;本詞的核心意義與“成為繼承人”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。如“inherit”與其同源。insistence [In`sIstEns] n.(~ on)堅持, 堅決主張
【例句】Love is ? the ability and willingness to allow those that you care for to be what they choose for themselves, without any insistence that they satisfy you.愛就是??這種能力和意愿:允許所關(guān)心的人自行其是,而不執(zhí)意要他們使你滿意。【認知】前綴為“in-”;詞根“sist”含義為“to stand”(站;保持);核心含義為“to stand upon;urge(堅持;為?而奮斗”)。integrity [ in5te^riti ] n.1.正直,廉正;誠實,誠懇 2.完整,完全 3.完善;健全
【例句】Integrity of word and deed ought to be the very corner stone of all human dealings.言行誠實應(yīng)是人們一切交往的基礎(chǔ)。【認知】前綴為“in-”;詞根“tegr”與“tact”(觸摸)為變體關(guān)系;核心含義為“未被接觸,未被除去,完整的”。如“tangible”與其同源。
interfere [ 7intE5fiE ] v.(~ with;in)1.妨礙;沖突;抵觸 2.介入;干涉,干預(yù);擾亂
【例句】I have never let my schooling ~with my education.我從未讓學(xué)校里教的東西干擾我的教育。【認知】前綴為“inter-”;詞根“fere”含義為“to strike”(撞擊;打擊)。
intimate [ 5intim[t ] a.1.親密的;密切的 2.秘密的,私下的 3.怡人的;氣氛融洽的 4.<婉>有性關(guān)系的,通奸的
【例句】Those who love reading have received one of the greatest gifts God can offer.They can become acquainted with, friends of and even ~ with all the great minds the world has created and will create through the written word.愛讀書的人得到了上帝所能給予的最不尋常的禮品中的一種。他們可以通過文字,與世界業(yè)已及將要造就的所有偉人相識、結(jié)交,甚至成為密友。invaluable [ in5vAljuEbl ] a.非常寶貴的,極為貴重的,無價的;無法估價的
【例句】What is a diary as a rule? A document useful to the person who keeps it, dull to the contemporary who reads it, invaluable to the student, centuries afterwards, who treasures it!日記通常是什么?是一份文件 ——對于記下它的人很有用處,對于記下它的同時代人沉悶乏味,若干世紀之后,對于珍藏它的研究者則是無價之寶!lessened [ 5les[nd ] v.(使)變小;(使)減少
【例句】He lessened the tension of the rope.他把繩子放松了些。
liberal [ 5libErEl ] a.1.慷慨的,大方的 2.大量的,豐富的 3.心胸寬闊的,開明的 4.不嚴格的,自由的;不拘泥字面的 5.自由主義的
【例句】The only sure weapon against bad ideas is better ideas.The source of better ideas is wisdom.The surest path to wisdom is a ~ education.對付糟糕的主意惟一有效的武器是高明一些的主意。高明些的主意是來源是智慧。通向智慧的最可靠道路是強調(diào)廣泛基礎(chǔ)知識的大學(xué)教育。
opposed [ E5pEuzd ] v.(~ to)1.反對;反抗;抵抗 2.阻擋;妨礙 3.(使)反對;(使)對抗 【例句】The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to ~ two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function.第一流智力的體現(xiàn),是能夠在心中同時容納兩種相反想法而仍然保持發(fā)揮作用的能力。optimism [ 5CptimizEm ] n.1.樂觀 2.樂觀主義
【例句】The place where ~ most flourished is the lunatic asylum.樂觀主義最盛行的所在是瘋?cè)嗽骸?/p>
perspective [ pE5spektiv ] n.1.透視畫法,透視圖 2.遠景,景觀 3.(觀察問題的)視角,觀點,想法(see ? in perspective)4.(事物內(nèi)部的)恰當(dāng)關(guān)系;(以事物的)合理觀察;洞察力 【例句】If a woman’s adult efforts are concentrated exclusively on her children, she is more likely to stifle than broaden her children’s ~ and preparation for adult life.如果一位婦女把成年后的心思全都用在孩子身上,她更有可能是壓制而非拓寬孩子對成年生活的視角和準備。【認知】前綴為“per-”;詞根“spect”含義為“l(fā)ook to see”;核心含義為“to look through;inspect”。pessimistic [ 7pesi5mistik ] a.1.悲觀的2.悲觀主義的
【例句】This is too ~ a view.這種觀點太悲觀了。plunged [ plQndVd ] v.1.(~ into, in)(猛力)把?投入(或插入、刺進)2.使驟然前傾(或下降)3.(使)窮苦陷入(或遭受)【例句】 Reduction in oil trade has ~d construction of tankers to the lowest level in years.石油貿(mào)易的縮減使滑輪建造遽降至多年以來的最低水平。
precautions [ pri5kC:FEnz ] n.(~ against)1.預(yù)防,防備,警惕 2.預(yù)防措施,防備 【例句】to take the ~ of swallowing two sea sickness tablets吞兩片暈船藥以預(yù)防不適。【認知】前綴為“pre-”;本詞的核心意義與“pre + caution 留心;提防;警惕;當(dāng)心(beware)”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。prestige [ pres5ti:V,-5ti:dV ] n.1.(由于財富等而產(chǎn)生的)威信,威望,聲望 2.影響力;吸引力;魅力
【例句】The ~ you acquire by being able to tell your friends that you know famous men proves only that you are yourself of small account.能夠向朋友炫耀你認識名人而取得的聲望,僅僅證明了你自己的無足輕重。【認知】前綴為“pre-”;“stig”為“string”的變體,含義為“to bind;to draw tightly”;核心意義為“to bind tightly”(牢牢吸引)。prevention [ pri5venFEn ] n.(~ against)預(yù)防, 防止 【例句】There are two reasons for drinking: one is, when you are thirsty, to cure it;the other, when you are thirsty, to cure it;the other, when you are not thirsty, to prevent it ? Prevention so better than cure.喝酒有兩種原因:一種是口渴,為了解除它;另一種是不渴,為了預(yù)防它??預(yù)防比解除強。
principal [ 5prinsEp(E)l,-sip-] a.1.[一般作定語]最重要的;首要的;主要的 2.資本的;可生息的財產(chǎn)的;基金的
【例句】Those who make their dress a ~ part of themselves, will, in general, become of no more value than their dress.把衣著視為自身主要部分的人,價值一般不會超過其衣著。【認知】前綴“prim”含義為“first;principal”;詞根“cip”為“cap”(拿)變體;本詞的核心含義為“first man, ruler, chief”(第一;首長;領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人)。privileged [ 5privilidVd ] a.有特權(quán)的, 有特別恩典的
【例句】He gave his friend the privilege using his private library.他特許他的朋友使用他的私人圖書館。【認知】詞根為“priv”含義為“one’s own;single”;詞根“l(fā)eg”為“l(fā)ex”(法律)變體;核心含義為“l(fā)aw relevant to rights of an individual(法律上屬于自己)”。
probe [ prEub ] v.(~ into)探索;探查,查究;調(diào)查
【例句】Imagination means profundity.No cerebral function can ~ more deeply into the objects.想象意味著深度。大腦的任何功能都不能比想象更深入對象。
prohibited [ prE5hibitid ] v.1.(以法令、規(guī)則等)禁止 2.妨礙,阻止;使不可能
【例句】Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.未經(jīng)準許,不準全部或部分翻印。【認知】前綴為“pro-”;詞根“hib”與“hab”(把握)為變體;本詞核心意義為“to prevent”(舉在前面 — 阻止,限制;限制,阻礙;禁止)。qualifications [ 7kwClifi5keiFEnz ] n.1.資格,資格證明,合格證書 2.條件;限制,限定;限定性條件 【例句】Though I have no academic ~s.I am in fact much more highly educated than most university scholars.我雖然沒有大學(xué)證書,實際上比大多數(shù)大學(xué)學(xué)者所受的教育程度高得多。
recognition [ 7rekE^5niFEn ] n.1.認出,識別;認識 2.承認;確認;認可 3.賞識;表彰;報償
【例句】 Three fundamental truths without a ~ of which there can be no effective liberty;that what we believe is not necessarily true;that what we like is not necessarily good;and that all questions are open.三條不承認便不會有實在自由的基本真理:我們相信的未必真實,我們喜愛的未必美好,一切問題均無定論。
refreshing [ ri5freFiN ] v.1.(使)恢復(fù)活力;(使)振作精神 2.(使)得到補充
【例句】These trains are so luxurious that you can end a long journey feeling positively refreshed.這幾列火車豪華舒適,旅客經(jīng)長途旅行之后會得到充分的休整。
sensational [ sen5seiFEnEl ] 1.感覺的:屬于或關(guān)于感覺的 2.聳人聽聞的 3.杰出的;壯觀的
【例句】Being an old maid is like death by drowning, a really delightful sensation after you cease to struggle.當(dāng)老處女有如溺水而死,停止掙扎之后就有真正愉快的感覺。
terminate [ 5tE:mineit ] v.1.停止,結(jié)束,終止,使終止 2.限制;終接,出現(xiàn)(或形成)在?的末尾
【例句】Man workers were ~d because of slow business.由于生意清淡,許多工人被解雇了。【認知】本詞詞根為“term”,含義為“l(fā)imit;end”(界限;極限;終點)。tragedies [ 5trAdVidiz ] n.1.悲劇 2.災(zāi)難,不幸 3.慘事,慘案 4.悲劇因素
【例句】There are two tragedies in life.One is not to get your heart’s desire.The other is to get it.人生有兩種悲劇。一種是得不到心中所欲之物。另一種是得到了。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“trag(goat)+ ode(song)”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性;源于伯羅奔撒人的羊人劇對古典希臘悲劇的影響。
unacceptable [ 5QnEk5septEbl ] a.無法接受的, 不受歡迎的 【例句】to prove to be unacceptable 結(jié)果無法被接受 unfairly [ 5Qn5fZEli] ad.不公平地
【例句】I expressed my indignation at being unfairly dismissed.受到不公正的忽視,我憤憤不平。ventures [ 5ventFE(r)z ] n.風(fēng)險投資,(商業(yè)等的)風(fēng)險項目
【例句】The owl ventures abroad at night.貓頭鷹在夜間出巢活動。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“adventure”(冒險)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
abnormal [ Ab5nC:mEl ] a.1.反常的,異常的;不規(guī)則的 2.變態(tài)的;畸形的 【例句】an ~ amount of rain 異乎尋常的過多雨量【認知】前綴為“a-”;“norm”表達“根據(jù)木工角尺制的;刻度尺;方式”。absence [ 5AbsEns ] n.1.(~ from)缺席,不在 2.缺乏,不存在 3.心不在焉。
【例句】Salt, unlike most seasonings, is more noticeable by its absence than its presence.鹽與大多數(shù)調(diào)味品不同,它更多地以其缺乏而非存在受到注意。
acquitted [ E5kwit ] v.1.宣判?無罪(對證據(jù)等進行檢驗后)無罪釋放 2.卸脫?的責(zé)任(或義務(wù)、債務(wù)等)【例句】He acquitted himself of his duties with credit.他出色地履行了自己的職責(zé)。admirable [ 5AdmErEbl ] a.令人傾佩的, 值的贊美的, 絕妙的, 極好的 【例句】All is in admirable proportion.一切都非常勻稱協(xié)調(diào)。【認知】前綴為“a-”;詞根“miru”意為“wonder;wonderful”(對?感到驚訝,驚異,贊美)。
amazing [ E5meiziN ] a.令人驚異的
【例句】Peotry should be great and unobtrusive, a thing enters into one’s soul, and does not startle it or amaze it with itself, but with its subject.詩歌應(yīng)當(dāng)是非凡而不唐突的,是這樣一種東西,它進入人的心靈,不是以其本身,而是以其主題使之震動或驚奇。awareness [ E5wZEnis ] a.1.(~ of, that)[一般作表語]意識到的,知道的2.懂事的,明智的
【例句】They became aware of a peculiar smell in the room.他們發(fā)覺房間里有一股特別的氣味。【認知】前綴為“a-”;詞根“ware(注意,關(guān)注)”構(gòu)成。confinement [ kEn5fainmEnt ] n.(~ to)拘禁:限制的行為或被限制的狀態(tài)
【例句】We’re all of us sentenced to solitary confinement inside our own skins, for life!我們?nèi)急慌刑巻为毐O(jiān)禁于自己這層皮膚之內(nèi),整整一生!【認知】前綴為“com-”;詞根“fine”與“fini”為變體,含義為“border;end”(接界;限止)。confirmed [ kEn5fE:md ] v.1.證實,肯定 2.進一步確定,再次確定 3.(~ that)堅持說,堅持認為 【例句】 What is called resignation is confirmed desperation.所謂順從就是認定了的絕望。confrontation [ 7kCnfrQn5teiFEn ] n.(~ with)面對, 面對面, 對質(zhì)
【例句】Be direct but not confrontational.直率,但不要對抗。【認知】前綴為“com-”;詞根為“front”含義為“forehead”,核心含義為“對抗”。
contend [ kEn5tend ] v.1.聲稱,主張,認為 2.為?而斗爭(或競爭、辯論)
【例句】Like the course of the heavenly bodies, harmony in national life is a resultant of the struggle between contending forces.和天體運行的軌道一樣,政治生活的和諧是對立的力量相互斗爭的結(jié)果。【認知】前綴為“com-”;詞根“tend”的含義為“to stretch;aim;to strive”(伸展 — 極力伸張,奮斗,爭奪)。
contradiction [ 7kCntrE5dikFEn ] n.1.否認,反駁 2.矛盾說法;矛盾命題;抵觸行動 3.矛盾(性),對立(性),不一致(性)【例句】Good taste and humor are a ~ in terms, like a chaste whore.高雅趣味和滑稽詼諧在用語上相互矛盾—— 就像說貞潔的妓女。
destiny [ 5destini ] n.天數(shù),天命,神意
【例句】Destiny: A tyrant’s authority for crime, and a fool’s excuse for failure.命運 —— 暴君作惡的理由,傻瓜失敗的借口。distrust [ dis5trQst ] v.懷疑;不信任
【例句】The man who trusts men will make fewer mistakes than he who distrusts them.信任別人的人要比不信任他人的人少犯錯誤。
ethical [ 5eWikEl ] a.與倫理有關(guān), 民族的, 民族特有的
【例句】reach a certain accord in regard to ethical principles 就道德準則達成某種一致。exaggerated [ i^5zAdVEreitid ] v.1.夸大,夸張2.使增大,使擴大;使過大
【例句】 to exaggerate the difficulties of a situation 把困難情況講得過分。【認知】前綴為“ex-”;詞根“agger”含義為“heap”(堆起來)。fascinated [ 5fAsineitid ] v.強烈地吸引,迷住,使神魂顛倒
【例句】I like work;it ~s me;I can sit and look it for hours.我喜歡工作。它使我著迷。我能夠?qū)χ蠋讉€鐘頭。unfruitful [ Qn5fru:tful ] a.不結(jié)果實的, 不生子女的, 無效果的, 徒然的, 空的
【例句】All good things which exist are the fruits of originality.已有的一切好的東西都是獨創(chuàng)能力的產(chǎn)物。glaring [ 5^lZEriN ] a.1.耀眼的;刺眼的 2.目光敵意的
【例句】light glaring from the unshaded bulb 無罩燈炮射出的強光 harmoniously [ hB:5mEunjEsli ] ad.和諧地, 調(diào)和地
【例句】Of all the joys, only love is superior to music, and love is also a harmonious song.所有歡樂中,惟有愛情勝似音樂,而愛情也是一首和諧的歌。icebergs [ 5aisbE^z ] n.冰山
【例句】the tip of an iceberg 冰山之一角
illegally [ i5li:^Eli ] ad.不合法地,非法地;違反規(guī)則地
【例句】The workers have been illegally discharged.那些工人被非法解雇了。【認知】詞根“l(fā)eg”與“l(fā)ex”為變體關(guān)系,含義為“l(fā)aw;binding”(法律;法律的)。
illusion [ i5lu:VEn, i5lju:-] n.1.錯覺,幻覺,假象2.幻想,錯誤的觀念
【例句】We live in a fantasy world, a world of ~.The great task in life is to find reality.我們生活在想象的世界,一個幻覺世界。人生的最大任務(wù)是找到現(xiàn)實。
impartial [ im5pB:FEl ] a.公平的, 不偏不倚的 【例句】I cannot undertake to be ~ as between the fire brigade and the fire.在消防隊和火災(zāi)之間,我不能同意不偏不倚。intellectuals [ 7inti5lektjuElz ] n.1.知識分子;腦力勞動者;有很高智的人;(炫耀知識而不能解決實際問題的)空談家 2.[~s]與智力有關(guān)的事物 【例句】People who refer to themselves as ~ are automatically committing a social crime and, also, usually and error.自稱知識分子的人無意間犯了個社交上的忌諱,通常也是個錯誤。
intensively [ in5tensivli ] ad.強烈地, 集中地 【例句】Knowledge requires repeated explorations, and farmland needs intensive cultivation.知識要求反復(fù)探索,土地需要精耕細作。
legality [ l i(:)5^Al[ti ] n.合法, 墨守陳規(guī), 法律上的義務(wù)
【例句】Murder may be done by legal means, by plausible and profitable war, by calumny, as well as by dose or dagger.謀殺可以用合法的手段完成,用似乎有理的,有利可圖的戰(zhàn)爭,用毀謗,一如用藥劑和短劍。materially [ mE5tiEriEli ] a.1.物質(zhì)地,實體地 2.身體上地,肉體地 3.重要地,實質(zhì)性地
【例句】The journal aids materially in a fuller and deeper understanding of the subject.這份學(xué)報對于人們更充分更深刻地了解這門學(xué)科大有裨益。
objection [ Eb5dVekFEn ] n.(~ to)1.反對;異議;不喜歡 2.反對的理由 3.缺點,缺陷 【例句】The ~ that he had no experience was ignored.認為他沒有經(jīng)驗的反對理由未被理會
optional [ 5CpFEnEl ] a.隨意的,任選的,可選擇的,非強制的 【例句】~ courses on lighuistics語言學(xué)選修課 oriented [`R:rIentId,`EJ-] v.1.(使)適合,(使)熟悉情況(或環(huán)境等)2.給?定向;給?定方位 3.(~ to, towards)使朝向;以?為方向,以?為目的,重視
【例句】Education was ~ to theory and distant facts.當(dāng)時的教育以理論和久遠的資料為方向。【認知】詞根“ori”含義為“升起 — 東方 — 方向”。
random [ 5rAndEm ] a.(at ~)胡亂的;任意的;任意選取的
【例句】History was a trash bag of ~ coincidences torn open in a wind.歷史是在風(fēng)中扯開的一個充滿巧合的垃圾袋。relieved [rI5li:vd] v.(~ of)1.緩解,減輕;解除;(使)得到解脫 2.[常用被動語態(tài)](使)寬心,(使)寬慰 3.救濟;解救,救援 4.接替,替下;(尤指以人接替而)解除?的職務(wù)
【例句】I have never known any distress that an hour’s reading did not relieve.我從不知道有什么苦惱是一個小時的閱讀所消除不了的。【認知】前綴為“re-”;詞根“l(fā)ief”含義為“to raise”(舉起)。repeatedly [rI5pi:tIdlI] ad.一再,再三,多次地
【例句】He ~ fails to pass the examination.他多次考試不及格。
uncivilized [ 5Qn5sivilaizd ] a.未開化的,無文化的
【例句】Civilized people cannot fully satisfy their sexual instinct without love.沒有愛情,文明人無法充分滿足其性本能。undeniable [5Qndi5naiEbl] a.不可否認的 【例句】undeniable facts 不可否認的事實
unpractical [ 5Qn5prAktikEl ] a.不切實際的
【例句】to prove to be unpractical 證明為不切實際的
unreasonably [ Qn5ri:z[nEbli ] ad.不合理地
【例句】The reasonable man adapts himself to the world;the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself.講理的人使自己順應(yīng)世界,不講理的人執(zhí)著于力圖讓世界適應(yīng)自己。
verdict [ 5vE:dikt ] n.1.裁定 2.定論,判斷性意見
【例句】 The jury brought in a verdict of “not guilty”.陪審團宣布“無罪孽”的裁決。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“ver(true)+ dict(to say)”(實說的事情)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
adverse [ 5AdvE:s ] a.(~ to)1.不友好的;敵對的 2.不利的,有害的 3.(方向上)逆的;(位置上)相反的
【例句】The young have enough strength to stand up against any adverse situation.青年擁有足夠的力量,能夠在任何逆境中挺直身軀。【認知】前綴為“a-”;詞根“vers”意為“to turn towards”(轉(zhuǎn))。appealing [ E5pi:liN ] a.吸引人的, 哀訴似的, 懇求似的 【例句】 appealing models 有吸引力的模特
appliances [ E5plaiEnsiz ] n.1.(用于特定目的的)器具2.器械,裝置 【例句】Vacuum cleaners, washing machines and refrigerators are household ~.真空吸塵器、洗衣機和電冰箱都是家用設(shè)備。appropriately [ E5prEJpri[tli ] ad.適合地,恰當(dāng)?shù)兀喾Q地
【例句】I do not think it altogether inappropriate to introduce myself to this audience.I am the man who accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris, and I have enjoyed it.我完全不覺得向諸位作個自我介紹有何不妥。我就是那個陪杰奎琳?肯尼迪到巴黎來的男人,我也很樂于充當(dāng)這個人物。
attendance [ E5tendEns ] n.1.出席,參加,出席次數(shù);出席率 2.出席人數(shù);[總稱]出席者,觀眾,聽眾 【例句】The theater attendance is on the rise.戲院上座率正在增加。authorized [5C:WEraIzd] v.1.授權(quán);委托 2.批準;核定;準許;認可 【例句】be ~ to issue the following statement 受權(quán)發(fā)表下列聲明
brutality [ bru(:)5tAliti ] n 殘忍, 野蠻的行為
【例句】Television brought the brutality of war into the comfort of the living room of America — not on the battlefields of Vietnam.電視把戰(zhàn)爭的暴行送進了起居室中丟掉的 —— 而不是在越南的戰(zhàn)場上。【認知】詞核心意義與“笨重的,愚笨的;粗糙的,生的”相關(guān)。
cautiously [ 5kC:FEsli ] ad.慎重地
【例句】 He cautiously refused to commit himself on any controversial subject.他謹慎地不肯就任何有爭議的題目表態(tài)。classification [ 7klAsifi5keiFEn ] n.1.分類,分級2.(文件的)(保)密級(別)
【例句】Science is the systematic classification of experience.科學(xué)是經(jīng)驗的系統(tǒng)的分類。compassion [ kEm5pAFEn ] n.同情,憐憫
【例句】the abstract compassion of a surgeon 外科醫(yī)生冷漠的同情。【認知】前綴為“com-”;詞根“pass”為“pat”的變體,含義為“suffer”(遭受)。
compensation [ kCmpen5seiFEn ] n.1.補償(或賠償)的款物;補償(或賠償)金2.<美>工資,報酬 【例句】True tragedy may be defined as a dramatic work in which the outward failure of principal personage is conpensated for by the dignity and greatness of his character.真正的悲劇可以這樣定義:一部劇作,劇中主人公的表面失敗由其人格的高貴偉大予以補償。
conspicuous [ kEn5spikjuEs ] a.1.顯眼的,明顯的;明顯的;顯著的 2.若人注目的;值得注意的;出色的 3.炫耀的,擺闊氣的 【例句】Conspicuous consumption of valuable goods is a means of reputability to the gentleman of leisure.引人注目的揮霍貴重財物是有閑紳士取得名聲的手段。【認知】前綴為“com-”;詞根為“spi”與“spect”為變體關(guān)系,含義為“l(fā)ook;perceive”(看);本詞的核心含義為“easily visible”。
cooperative [ kEJ5CpErEtiv ] a.1.有合作意向的,樂意合作的;有能力合作的 2.合作的,協(xié)作的
【例句】Monkeys will not be cooperative any more.猴子們不再樂于合作。
coordinate [ kEJ5C:din[t ] v.(~ with)1.調(diào)節(jié),協(xié)調(diào);整理 2.(使)成為同樣重要;將?置于同一等級(或類別)【例句】The staff ~s and compiles the material.這班干部工作人員整理并匯編材料。counterparts [ 5kauntEpB:ts ] n.1.極相像的人(或物)2.互為補充的人(或物);對應(yīng)的人(可物),對物方 【例句】Deep-sea valleys are the ~s of the mountain chains.深海里的峽谷相當(dāng)于(陸地的)山脈。creativity [9kri:eI`tIvEtI ] n.1.創(chuàng)造性,創(chuàng)造力 2.建設(shè)性;創(chuàng)意
【例句】People’s creativity is breaking loose.人們的創(chuàng)造性正迸發(fā)出來。
dazzling [ 5dAzliN ] v.1.(強光等)(使)眩目,(使)眼花,耀(眼)2.(使)昏炫;使驚奇;使贊嘆不已 【例句】dazzlingly productive 令人驚異地有成效
deliberately [dI5lIbErEtlI] ad.故意地
【例句】Debt is a trap which a man sets and baits himself, and then deliberately gets into.債務(wù)是自己設(shè)置,自己裝餌,然后故意墮入的陷阱。【認知】前綴為“de”;詞根“l(fā)ibr”含義為“to weight;scales”(天平);本詞的核心含義為“to consider well”(權(quán)衡;考慮)。
demanding [dI5mB:ndIN;(?@)dI5mAndIN] a.過分要求的, 苛求的
【例句】a demanding task 一項費事的工作【認知】前綴為“de”;詞根“mand”含義為“entrust”(任命;要求;委托)。如“command”與其同源。
disability [ 7disE5biliti ] n.1.無能力,無力 2.殘疾;傷殘 3.限制,不利條件 【例句】He was conscious of his ~ in this direction.他自知在這方面缺乏能力。
dismiss [ dis5mis ] vt.1.讓?離開,把?打發(fā)走,解散 2.(從頭腦中)去除,不再考慮,拒絕考慮,不接受,拋棄 【例句】to dismiss the advice as irrelevant 認為建議無關(guān)而不加以考慮
donation [ dEu5neiFEn ] n.1.捐贈,贈送,發(fā)給2.(給慈善機關(guān)等的)捐贈物,贈品,捐款 【例句】a sizable ~ to the needy捐助窮苦人的豐厚贈品。【認知】詞根“don”含義為“to present”(給;禮物)。如“dote”與其同源。
enlightened [In5laIt(E)nd] v.1.啟發(fā),啟迪,開導(dǎo);使擺脫偏見(或迷信)2.指導(dǎo),教育,使獲得教益
【例句】Whatever we may do to enlighten ourselves or others, guard against checking or chilling a single earnest sentiment.在自修和教導(dǎo)別人時,無論做什么都要防止挫傷或打消專一的、熱切的情感。excessively [ ik5sesivli ] ad.過多地,過分地,過度地 【例句】These country gentry are in excessively bad odour.他不光彩地離去了。feasibility [9fi:zE`bIlEtI] n.可能性,可行性
【例句】The enormous difficulty makes him cynical about the feasibility of the idea.由于困難他對這個主意是否可靠持懷疑態(tài)度。generosity [ 7dVenE5rCs[ti ] n.慷慨, 寬大 【例句】Her generosity is one of her most pleasing traits 慷慨大方是她最討人喜歡的性格特點之一。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“nobly born;race(出生高貴的)”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。handicapped [5hAndIkApd] a.1.殘廢的 2.有障礙的
【例句】Genius may have its limitation, but stupidity is not thus handicapped.天才可能有其局限,愚蠢則不受此類防礙。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“hand in cap”(手在帽中)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。ideological [7aidiE5lCdVikEl ] a.1.意識形態(tài)的 2.虛幻的,非真實的 【例句】a philosophical(an ideological)system 哲學(xué)(意識形態(tài))體系 influential [7influ5enFEl ] a.1.有影響的 2.有權(quán)勢的
【例句】Epidemics have often been more influential than statesmen and soldiers in shaping the course of political history, and diseases may also color the moods of civilizations.在政治史進程的形成中,流行病常常比政治家和軍人更有影響;疾病也可能影響文明的基調(diào)。【認知】前綴為“in-”含義;詞根“flu”含義為“flow”(流);核心含義為“恒星放射”。intuitive [ in5tju(:)itiv ] a.直覺的;敏銳的
【例句】God creates by intuition;man creates by inspiration strengthened by intuition.上帝憑著直覺創(chuàng)造,人類憑著由觀察加強的靈感創(chuàng)造。jealousy [ 5dVelEsi ] n.1.妒忌,猜忌 2.小心守護,惟恐失去
【例句】 Jealousy is no more than feeling alone among smiling enemies.忌妒不過是在徽笑的敵人中間感到孤獨。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“zeal(熱情;奮發(fā))”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
myths [ miWs ] n.1.神話 2.編造的話;謊言;謠言 3.杜撰出來的人(或事物)【例句】Her sickness was a myth to cover up her dislike of the work.她的病是用來掩飾她厭惡工作的謊言。nodding [ 5nCdiN ] v.1.點(頭);點頭表示 2.點頭同意,點頭贊成 3.打瞌睡,打盹 【例句】She was nodding over her knitting.她邊織毛線時邊打盹兒。
notorious [ nEu5tC:riEs ] a.(~ for)1.臭名昭著的;聲名狼藉的 2.著名的;眾所周知的
【例句】It is notorious that the memory strengthens as you lay burdens upon it, and becomes trustworthy as you trust it.眾所周知,你給記憶力添加負擔(dān)它便增強,你信任它,它變得可靠。【認知】詞根“no”與“know”為變體,核心意義為“to know;known;well-known(著名的,認知的)”。obscene [ Cb5si:n ] a.1.淫穢的,下流的 2.討人厭的,可憎的
【例句】Nonsense!Obscene nonsense!胡說,令人作嘔的胡說!【認知】詞根“sce”含義為“垃圾;污穢”。obscure [ Eb5skjJE(r)] a.1.晦澀的,費解的 2.無名的,默默無聞的;微賤的;不重要的 3.隱藏的;偏僻的 【例句】Truth sometimes may be ~, but it can never die out.真理有時可能變得暗淡,但絕對不會熄滅。
offerings [ 5CfEriNz ] n.1.給予(物),提供(物);提議 2.【商】發(fā)價,發(fā)盤,報價,開價
【例句】Television has begun to offer selected programmes from some foreign countries.電視已經(jīng)開始提供選自若干外國的節(jié)目。If she was still single it was not for lack of offers.假如她仍是單身,那并非因為沒有人向她求婚。
penalties [ 5penltiz ] n.1.處罰;刑罰 2.罰款,罰金(額),違約金(額);違約沒收物
【例句】Penalties for overdue books will be strictly enforced.對圖書逾期不還將嚴格課以罰款。【認知】“pen”可看作“pun”的變體,含義為“punishment”(懲罰;罰款)。politically [ pE5litikEli ] ad.1.政治上的;政治方面;就政治而言上的
【例句】 Politically, he is on the line, choosing to avoid both the right and the left.他在政治上是騎墻的,既不左也不右。pornography [ pC:5nC^rEfi ] n.色情;色情業(yè) 【認知】“porn”的含義為“妓女”。
prolonged [prE5lRNd] v.延長,拉長,拖延
【例句】 This delicate mechanism has been shot by prolonged misuse.這個精密機械裝置由于長期濫用而毀壞了。
questioned [ 5kwestFEnd ] v.1.問;詢問,審問;盤問 2.懷疑,對?表示疑問;對?提出異議;就?提出問題
【例句】An unalterable and unquestioned law of the musical world required that the German text of French operas sung by Swedish artists should be translated into Italian for the clearer understanding of English speaking audiences.音樂世界不可更改和確定無疑的一條要求,瑞典藝術(shù)家演唱的法國歌劇的德語版本應(yīng)當(dāng)譯成意大利語,以使英語聽眾更明白。
quickest [ kwikist ] a.1.最快的,最迅速的;最急速的;最短暫的,最匆匆的 2.最性急的,最不耐煩的3.最聰敏的
【例句】Do you wish to find out a man’s weak points? Note the failings he has the quickest eye for in others.你想弄清一個人的弱點么?注意他一眼就看出來的別人的缺點。raced [ reist ] v.1.(~ with, against)參加比賽2.疾走,迅跑;全速進行
【例句】The propeller ~ wildly as the stern rose.艉部抬起,螺旋槳離水飛轉(zhuǎn)。
rampant [ 5rAmpEnt ] a.1.(植物)蔓生的,蕪蔓的2.狂暴的,無約束的,不受管束的;猖獗的,猖獗流傳的 【例句】 Ignorance about industry is ~.對工業(yè)的無知到了極點。【認知】詞根“ramp”的含義為“爬;攀登”。rationally [ 5rAFEn[li ] ad.1.理性地,理智地;明事理地 2.基于理性地,合理地 3.神智健全地
【例句】You can’t think rationally on an empty stomach, and a whole lot of people can’t do it on a full one either.餓著肚子無法作理性的思考,而有一大批人吃飽了還是做不到。
sentimental [ 7senti5ment[l ] a.感傷性的, 感情脆弱的
【例句】He was many things at once: thick-skinned, good-hearted, sentimental, sly, brutal, naive.他這個人同時具有許多特性:臉皮厚、心腸好、多愁善感、狡猾、殘忍、天真。skeptical [ 5skeptikEl ] a.(~ of)表示懷疑的
【例句】to hold a skeptical attitude 持有一種懷疑的態(tài)度
sovereignty [ 5sCvr[nti ] n.君主, 主權(quán), 主權(quán)國家
【例句】to safeguard state sovereignty and territorial integrity 捍衛(wèi)國家主權(quán)和領(lǐng)土完整。【認知】詞的核心意義與“super(超)+ reign(統(tǒng)治)”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
strategies [ 5strAtidViz ] n.1.戰(zhàn)略;戰(zhàn)略學(xué) 2.策略,計謀;行動計劃;對策
【例句】Worry more about implementation than strategy — it’s harder to do.更多地為貫徹落實而非戰(zhàn)略本身操心 —— 這樣做更難。
thrifty [ 5Wrifti ] a.節(jié)約的
【例句】It is ~ to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.節(jié)儉就是今天為明天的需要做準備。triumphant [ trai5QmfEnt ] a.勝利的, 成功的, 狂歡的, 洋洋得意的
【例句】 The evacuation of all their forces was glowingly represented as a triumphant success.他們的全軍大撤退被堂而皇之地描繪為一次偉大的勝利。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“hymn”(酒神節(jié)的狂歡隊)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。uncontrollable [QnkEn5trEJlEb(E)l] a.無法控制的
【例句】The audience gave way to uncontrollable bursts of laughter.觀眾禁不住爆發(fā)出陣陣大笑。unendurable [ 5Qnin5djuErEbl ] a.無法忍受的, 不能忍耐的,不能持久的 【例句】unendurable life routines 無法忍受的生活日程
unfavorable [ 5Qn5feivErEbl ] a.不宜的, 不順利的, 相反的, 令人不快的
【例句】unfavorable climate 不宜的氣候【認知】本詞的詞根“fav”含義為“to protect;to show kindness to”(好意;以朋友相待)。
universally [ju:nI5v:sElI] ad.普遍地,全體地,到處
【例句】Music is a universally understood language.音樂是一種普天下可以聽懂的語言。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“uni(one)+ vers(to turn)”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性;核心含義為“all together”。unwillingly [ 5Qn5wiliNli ] ad.不愿意地, 不情愿地
【例句】Love is a willing tyranny, because the lover endures his torment willingly.愛情是溫柔的專制,因為戀人甘受折磨。accidentally [ 7Aksi5dent[li ] ad.偶然地, 意外地
【例句】I accidentally dripped paint from the brush.我不擔(dān)心讓畫筆滴下顏料。【認知】前綴為“a”;“cid”意為“to fall(降落)”。accommodate [ E5kCmEdeit ] v.1.(使)適應(yīng),使符合一致 2.調(diào)和(分歧等)3.給?提供(方便),通融;對?予以照顧性考慮
【例句】The pistol grip was made larger to ~ his unusually big hand.手槍的槍柄做得較大,以適合他那特大的手。【認知】前綴為“a-”;“commod”意為“to make fit”或“having the proper measure”。詞根“mod”含義為“措施,測量;方式”(強調(diào)方便,精確性)。
activists [ 5Aktivists ] n.激進主義分子,行動主義分子 【例句】He is a natural activist.他天生是個激進主義分子。
acute [ E5kju:t ] a.1.尖的,銳的 2.劇烈的,嚴重的,激烈的 3.[醫(yī)](疾病)急性的;治療急性病的
【例句】 His distrust of reporters was particularly ~ on this story.他在這份報上對記者的懷疑特別厲害。【認知】前綴為“a-”;詞根“acu”為“acer”的變體意為“to sharpen”(被削尖的;針,尖)。如“cute”與其同源。additionally [ E5diFEn[li ] ad.加之, 又
【認知】詞根“add”的核心含義為“放(做)”。admittedly [Ed5mItIdlI] ad.公認地, 誠然, 無可否認地 【例句】to prove to be admittedly true 結(jié)果是無可否認的真實 advisable [ Ed5vaizEbl ] a.可取的,適當(dāng)?shù)模髦堑?【例句】I am not in favour of long engagements.They give people the opportunity of finding out each other’s character before marriage, which I think is never ~.我不贊成訂婚的時期太長。它使雙方有機會在婚前摸清各自的人品,我認為這絕對不可取。appearance [E5piErEns] n.1.出現(xiàn),顯露 2.露面;來到;出版 3.外觀,外貌;外表 4.[~s]表面跡象
【例句】People are always taken in by appearances and by the outcome of events.人們總是被表面的現(xiàn)象和事情的結(jié)局所蒙騙。applicable [ 5AplikEbl ] a.(~ to)1.可應(yīng)用的;可實施的 2.適當(dāng)?shù)模线m的 【例句】This salve is too dry to be easily ~.這藥膏太干了,不容易敷上。arrogant [ 5ArE^Ent ] a.傲慢的,自大的
【例句】 It is your ~ insistence that compelled me to do as you asked.是你傲慢地堅持已見使我不得不按你的要求做。【認知】前綴為“a-”;詞根“rogat”含義為“to ask”(問,建議)。如“interrogate”于其同源。assassination [ E7sAsi5neiFEn ] n.刺殺,暗殺
【例句】piece together a picture of an assassination attempt構(gòu)想一次行刺企圖的前前后后。assumptions [ E5sQmpFEnz ] n.1.假定,臆斷 2.自負;傲慢 3.擔(dān)任;(義務(wù)等的)承擔(dān)責(zé)任
【例句】However cooperative the relation between husband and wife, there is usually the tacit assumption that the household is basically the wife’s responsibility.無論夫妻關(guān)系如何合作,這種不言自明的假定通常還是存在,即家庭基本上是妻子的責(zé)任。awkward [ 5C:kwEd ] a.1.(動作、形態(tài)等)不雅觀的;難看的;粗笨的 2.笨拙的;制作粗劣的;(文章、講話等)累贅的 3.使用不便的;難操縱的 4.難處理的;難對付的
【例句】No manners are finer than even the most ~ manifestations of good will to others.向別人表達良好的意愿是最高雅的風(fēng)度,即使表達得極其笨拙也不例外。【認知】原義與“反手的;轉(zhuǎn)錯的”相關(guān)。
behaviors [ bi5heivjEz ] n.1.行為,舉止,表現(xiàn) 2.[心]行為(指對于刺激所作出的反應(yīng));(事物在特定情況下產(chǎn)生的)反應(yīng),變化 3.(待人的)態(tài)度
【例句】to study the ~ of lions in their natural habitalt 在天然環(huán)境中研究獅子的行為 benevolence [ bi5nevElEns ] n.1.善意,善心,仁慈 2.行善,慈善
【例句】Benevolence is a natural instinct of the human mind;when A sees B in distress, his conscience always urges him to entreat C to help him.善心是人的天賦本能。當(dāng)某甲看到某乙陷于困境,他的良心總是促使他請求某丙去幫忙。【認知】“bene”含義為“好;善”。commercialized [kE5mE:FElaizd] v.1.商業(yè)化(的)2.商品化(的)
【例句】He wore vulgar commercialized spectacles.他戴著俗氣的商業(yè)廣告眼鏡。【認知】前綴為“com-”;詞根為“merc”的含義為“器皿,貨品(wares;merchandise)”;核心含義為“交易”。
continually [kEn5tInjJElI] a.1.從不間斷的,不停的 2.多次重復(fù)的,頻頻的
【例句】The tendency of modern science is to reduce proof to absurdity by continually reducing absurdity to proof.現(xiàn)代科學(xué)的趨勢,是以不斷地把謬論化為證明來使證明淪為謬論。credibility [ 7kredi5biliti ] n.可信性;可信度
【例句】beyond the bonds of credibility 超出可信的范圍。【認知】詞根“cred”含義為“相信;可信”。如“incredible”與其同源。
cultivation [ 7kQlti5veiFEn ] v.1.耕,耕作 2.培養(yǎng),養(yǎng)成;磨練;陶冶 3.建立,加強(友誼等)【例句】Knowledge requires repeated explorations, and farmland needs intensive cultivation.知識要求重復(fù)探索,土地需要精耕細作。【認知】詞根“cult”的含義是“culture;till(耕種)”。如“colony”與其同源。curiously [ 5kjuEriEsli ] ad.好奇地;令人覺得奇怪地
【例句】 The plot line of the story twists past a curiously mixed group of characters.故事的情節(jié)貫穿著一群奇妙地結(jié)合起來的人物。
deformity [ di5fC:miti ] n.殘缺, 畸形, 殘廢, 畸形的人或物
【例句】 His deformity prevents him from winning the woman he loves.他的殘疾使他無法說服他所愛的女人同意和自己結(jié)婚。denial [ di5naiEl ] n.1.否認;拒絕承認,脫離關(guān)系 2.拒絕相信;拒絕,拒絕給予 3.自我克制4.[邏](命題的)否定 【例句】He met the charge with a flat ~.他斷然否認對他的指控。
descended [dI5sendId] v.1.下來,下降;下傾,下斜 2.遞減 3.(~ from to)襲擊;祖?zhèn)鳎皇来鄠?4.(~ from)起源(于)【例句】It is indeed a desirable thing to be well descended, but the glory belongs to our ~s.有好的家世誠然值得想望,不過光榮屬于我們的祖先。
deserted [ dI`z:tId ] v.1.拋棄,離棄,遺棄 2.擅離(職守等):從?開小差 3.背離,舍棄 【例句】 They ~ the farm for the city.他們離開農(nóng)場,遷往城市。
detective [ di5tektiv ] n.1.偵探,私人偵探 2.發(fā)覺者,發(fā)現(xiàn)者,探測者
【例句】I am devoted to ~ novels.They make such a nice change from my work.我熱衷于偵探小說。它們構(gòu)成了我工作之外如此美妙的替換物。【認知】前綴為“de”;詞根“tec”與“teg”為變體關(guān)系,含義為“cover”(掩蓋)。diminished [dI5mInIFt] v.1.(令人惋惜地)減少,減小,縮減,降低 2削弱?的權(quán)勢,(使)降級,降低?的聲譽;貶低,輕視
【例句】Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind;and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls;it tolls for thee.任何人的死亡都是我的損失,因為我與人類血肉相連;所以不要派人來問喪鐘為誰而鳴,它就是為你敲響。【認知】前綴為“dis”;詞根“mini”含義為“small;reduce(使變小)”。disable [ dis5eibl ] v.(使)喪失能力,[常用被動語態(tài)](使)傷殘 【例句】John was permanently ~d.約翰終身傷殘了。
disgrace [ dis5^reis ] v.1.(使)丟臉,(使)受恥辱 2.(使)失寵,(使)失去地位;解除?的職務(wù) 【例句】like a disgraced government minister 像一個丟掉職位的政府官員。【認知】前綴為“dis”;詞根“grace”是“grat”(愉快,快樂)的變體。
disregard [ 7disri5^B:d ] vt.1.不理會,不顧 2.漠視;不尊重
【例句】Courage is not an absence of fear, but the ability to overcome or ~ fear.勇敢不是沒有恐懼,而是能夠克服或不理會恐懼。doctrine [ 5dCktrin ] n.1.教義,教條,主義 2.學(xué)說,原理 3.教誨,教導(dǎo) 【例句】The wisest man preaches no ~s;he has no scheme;he sees no rafter, not even a cobweb, against the heaven.it is clear sky.最大的智者不鼓吹任何學(xué)說,沒有任何體系。迎望上空,他眼中沒有櫞木,甚至沒有蛛網(wǎng)。那是一片澄明的天宇。【認知】詞根“doc”含義為“to teach”;核心含義為“teaching”(教導(dǎo))。
drastically [5drAstik[li] a.1.激烈地,迅猛地,猛烈地 2.嚴厲地,極端地 【例句】drastic measures 激烈的措施。【認知】詞根“dras”與“dram”為變體,含義為“to do;something performed”(做;活躍的)。
drawbacks [ 5drC:7bAks ] n.1.缺點,欠缺,不利條件;障礙 2.撤回
【例句】Living in a large house had its ~ as its advantages.住在大房子里有它的好處,也有它的不利之處。exaggerated [ i^5zAdVEreitid ] v.1.夸大,夸張 2.(使)增大,(使)擴大;(使)過大
【例句】Permanent sorrow is produced by the exaggerated pictures of our imagination;the longer we allow our selves to dwell in that state the further we drift from reality.持久的悲傷由夸張的想象造成。聽任自己處于這種狀態(tài)越久,我們離開現(xiàn)實越遠。unexploited [ 9QnIk`splRItId] v.未開發(fā),未利用,未使用
【例句】unexploited resources 未開發(fā)的資源 generously [ 5dVenErEsli ] a.1.慷慨地,大方地,寬宏大量地 2.大量地;豐富地,充足地 【例句】He subscribe s generously to charities.他向慈善事業(yè)捐款十分慷慨。hazards [ 5hAzEdz ] n.1.危險,危害物;危險之源 2.機會;偶然的事
【例句】There are ~s in anything one does, but there are greater ~s in doing nothing.做什么事都會有危險,但什么都不做更危險。identity [ ai5dentiti ] n.1.身份;本身 2.同一人;同一物 3.(~ with)同一(性);相同之處,一致;相同處,一致處
【例句】The essence of the phenomenon of falling in love is a sudden colapse of a section of an individual’s boundaries, permitting one to merge his or her identity with that so another person.戀愛現(xiàn)象的本質(zhì),是個人邊界的一段突然崩潰,容許一個人將自己的個性與另一個人相融合。
illiterate [ i5litEr[t ] n.文盲;無知的人
【例句】They are in the main musically ~.他們對音樂基本上一無所知。【認知】前綴為“in-”;詞根“l(fā)it”與“l(fā)ittr”為變體關(guān)系,含義為“l(fā)etters;reading and writing”(字母;學(xué)識);核心含義為“文盲的;無學(xué)識的”。impatiently [ im5peiFEntli ] ad.無耐性地
【例句】like an arrow in a bow waiting impatiently to be released 如箭在弦急待引發(fā)
impractical [ im5prAktikEl ] ad.不切實際的, 昧于實際的
【例句】Have you any right to read, especially novels, until you have exhausted the best part of the day in some employment that is called practical? 在把一天最好的時光用于做某種被稱為實事的工作之前,你有僅利閱讀,尤其是讀小說嗎? incentive [ in5sentiv ] n.刺激,鼓勵,獎勵;動機
【例句】the government’s tax ~ for industry to move into depressed areas 鼓勵工業(yè)進軍蕭條領(lǐng)域,政府采取了稅收優(yōu)惠政策。【認知】前綴為“in-”;詞根“cent”含義為“to sing;to blow into a flute”(唱;吶喊)。如“chant”與其同源。inherited [In`herItId] v.1.繼承(傳統(tǒng)、遺產(chǎn)、權(quán)利等)2.經(jīng)遺傳而得(性格、特征等)3.獲得,領(lǐng)受
【例句】What you have inherited from your fathers, earn over again for yourselves, or it will not be yours.從祖上繼承來的東西要為自己重新掙得,否則將不屬于你。【認知】詞根“her”與“heir”(繼承人)為變體;本詞的核心意義與“成為繼承人”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
insensible [ in5sensEbl ] a.(~ of)無知覺的, 無同情心的, 硬心腸的, 麻木不仁的
【例句】He who tells a lie is not sensible how great a task he undertakes;for he must invent twenty more to maintain that one.說謊者沒有意識到自己承擔(dān)了多么大的一樁苦差事,因為他必須再說二十個謊來維持這一個謊。interaction [ 7intEr5AkFEn ] n.(~ with)相互作用;相互影響
【例句】 It is the ~ of his personality and period that results in the formation of a composer’s style.作曲家風(fēng)格形成,是其個性與時代相互作用的結(jié)果。
invasion [ in5veiVEn ] n.(~ into)1.入侵,侵略,攻擊 2.妨礙;擁入 3.(疾病、聲音、感情等)侵襲
【例句】to take extraordinary steps to handle this summer’s ~ of tourists 采取特殊步驟應(yīng)付今夏紛至沓來的旅游者【認知】前綴為“in-”;詞根“vad”為“wade”(跋涉)的變體;核心含義為“to go;to walk”(進入)。invariably [In5veErIEb(E)lI] ad.不變地,始終如一地,總是
【例句】Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the co-operation of many minds.偉大的發(fā)展和改進總是牽涉到許多富于才智的人的協(xié)作。
justifiable [ 5dVQstifaiEbl ] a.有理由的
【例句】Work isn’t to make money;you work to justify life.工作不是為了掙錢,工作是為證明生活值得。knowingly [5nEJINlI] ad.有意地, 心照不宣地
loyalty [5lCIEltI] n.忠誠,忠心耿耿
【例句】Among her many virtues are loyalty, courage, and truthfulness.她有許多美德,如忠誠、勇敢、率真。【認知】詞根“l(fā)oy”與“l(fā)eg”為變體關(guān)系,含義為“l(fā)aw;binding”(法律;法定的)。
manifest [ 5mAnifest ] a.顯然的,明白無誤的,明了的 v.1.顯示,表明 2.證明,證實 3.表露(感情等)
【例句】It was ~ to all of us that he would fail.他要失敗,這一點對我們大家來說是顯而易見的。
manipulate [ mE5nipjuleit ] v.1.(熟練地)操作,使用 2.巧妙地處理 3.(尤指用權(quán)勢或不正當(dāng)手段)操縱;控制
【例句】Reason is man’s faculty for grasping the world by thought, in contradiction to intelligence, which is man’s ability to ~ the world with the help of theought.與智力不同,理智是人類運用思維把握世界的才能;智力則是借助思維控制世界的能力。【認知】詞根與“manu”的含義為“hand”(手);“pul”含義為“pull”(抓)。如“manual”與其同源。mentality [ men5tAliti ] n.1.智力,精神能力,智能 2.心態(tài),心性
【例句】She was so paralysed with fear that her ~ went to pieces.她嚇得呆若木雞,精神徹定垮了。【認知】詞根“ment”含義為“思想;思考”。如“comment”與其同源。misleading [ mis5li:diN ] a.易誤解的, 令人誤解的
【例句】to be misled by had companions被壞伴引入歧途
monopoly [ mE5nCpEli ] n.1.【經(jīng)】壟斷;專賣 2.獨占;獨有;完全控制
【例句】Liberty and ~ cannot live together.自由與壟斷不能并存。【認知】前綴為“mono”(單一);詞根為“pol(to sell)”(賣);核心含義為“專賣權(quán)”。monotonous [ mE5nCtEnEs ] a.1.(聲音)單調(diào)的,無抑揚頓挫的 2.單一得令人厭倦的;毫無變化的
【例句】Lentils, left to their own devices, are a trifle monotonous in flavour.不加調(diào)料的話,小扁豆的味道有點單調(diào)。【認知】前綴為“mono”(單一);詞根為“tone”(音調(diào))。nightmares [5naItmeE(r)z] n.1.夢魘;惡夢 2.無法擺脫的恐懼
【例句】the ~ of one’s years in prison 在監(jiān)獄中所度過的可怕歲月。【認知】據(jù)認為坐在睡眠者身上使其窒息的女妖。obedience [ E5bi:djEns ] a.(~ to)服從的,順從的,忠順的
【例句】Rebellion against tyranny is obedience to God.對暴政的反叛是對上帝的服從。【認知】前綴為“ob-”;詞根“edi”與“aud”為變體關(guān)系,含義為“to hear”(聽從)。如“audible”與其同源。
perception [ pE5sepFEn ] n.1.感知,感覺;察覺 2.認識,觀念;看法 3.有洞察力的人 【例句】 The ~ of beauty is a moral test.對美的感覺是道德的試金石。
preferable [ 5prefErEbl ] a.(~ to)更可取的,更好的,更合意的
【例句】Ignorance is ~ to error;and he is less remote from the truth who believes nothing, than he who believes what is wrong.無知猶勝于錯誤。什么都不相信的人與真理的距離不像相信謬說的人的那樣遠。presumably [prI5zju:mEbElI] ad.大概,可能,據(jù)推測
【例句】Presumably he won’t see you, if you’re leaving to morrow.如果你明天離開,他大概碰不見你了。remold [ 5ri:5mEuld ] v.改造, 改鑄
【例句】to remold one’s vocation 改變了某人的工作 resourceful [ ri5sC:sful ] a.1.資源豐富的 2.足智多謀的
【例句】a resourceful strategist 一個足智多謀的戰(zhàn)略家
superficial [ sju:pE5fiFEl ] a.1.面的;面積的 2.表面的;外部的;外表的 3.草率的,粗略的;膚淺的,淺薄的
【例句】To know things well, we must know them in detail;but as that is almost endless, our knowledge is always ~ and imperfect.為了充分地認識事物,必須詳細地了解它們。然而由于那幾乎是沒有窮盡的,我們的知識也就總是膚淺的、不完善的。superfluous [7sju:5pE:fluEs] a.1.過多的,過剩的,過量的 2.多余的,不必要的;不相干的 【例句】to omit ~ words in writing telegrams 寫電文時刪去冗語
uninterested [ 5Qn5intristid ] a.1.不感興趣的2.無利害關(guān)系的, 無關(guān)系的 【例句】uninterested pursuits for knowledge 對知識的無私追求 unrealistic [ 5QnriE5listik ] a.不切實際的, 不實在的 【例句】romantic and unrealistic 空想而不切實際的
ventured [ 5ventFEd ] n.風(fēng)險投資,(商業(yè)等的)風(fēng)險項目 v.冒險,大膽行事 【例句】Nothing ventured, nothing gained.<諺> 不入虎穴,焉得虎子。
verify [ 5verifai ] v.1.證明;證實 2.核實,查對;查清 【例句】With the past, as past, I have nothing to do;nor with the future.I live now, and will ~ all past history in my own moments.我與作為過去的過去毫無牽連,與作為未來亦無關(guān)系。我生活在現(xiàn)在,我將在自己的生涯中驗證整個過去的歷史。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“ver(true)+ fy(to make)”(男性 — 真實;正確)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。alleged [ E5ledVd ] v.1.斷言,宣稱,聲稱;(證據(jù)不足地)硬說 2.(作為理由、借口或論據(jù)等)提出
【例句】 He is ~d to have demanded a ransom of one million.據(jù)說他曾索取100萬的贖金。
ambitions [ Am5biFEnz ] n.1.(對名利等的)強烈欲望,野心;雄心,志向,抱負 2.追求的目標 3.(干)勁;活動的愿望 【例句】I felt no ~ when I was under the weatherr.當(dāng)我有點不舒服的時候就一點也不想動了。
anticipation [ 7Antisi5peiFEn ] n.(in ~ of)1.預(yù)期,期望,預(yù)料 2.早于別人做成(或做);先于?前行動 3.先發(fā)制(人);(以搶先行動來)防止,使無由施展 4.過早地考慮;過早地提出
【例句】The firewood was nicely corded by the house in anticipation of winter.柴木整齊地堆放在屋旁以備過冬。arrays [ E5reiz ] n.1.排列;隊形;編隊 2.(~ of)顯眼的一系列;整齊的一批,大量 3.軍隊;部隊 【例句】arrays of goods on display 一排排陳列的商品 arrogance [`ArE^Ens] n.傲慢;無禮;咄咄逼人
【例句】I would on no account authorize in my child the smallest degree of arrogance.我決不允許我的孩子有半點傲氣。【認知】前綴為“a-”;詞根“rogat”含義為“to ask”(問,建議)。
aspiration [ 7AspE5reiFEn ] n.1.強烈的愿望,志向,抱負(~ for, after, to)2.渴望達到的目的
【例句】Not to have high aspirations is a very terrible thing for a young man.年輕人沒有遠大志向是十分糟糕的。【認知】前綴為“a-”;詞根為“spir”意為“to breathe”(呼吸,喘氣)。
associating [ E5sEuFieitiN ] v.(~ with)1.在思想上把?聯(lián)系在一起 2.使聯(lián)合;使結(jié)合在一起 3.[通常用于被動語態(tài)]使有聯(lián)系 【例句】We naturally associate the name of Darwin with the doctrine of evolution.我們在思想上很自然地把達爾文的名字和進化論聯(lián)系在一起。
astonishingly [ Es5tCniFiNli ] ad.令人相當(dāng)驚異地 【認知】詞根“ston”為“stun”變體,含義為“驚異”。barbarous [ 5bB:bErEs ] a.野蠻的;兇殘的
【例句】a fell and barbarous enemy 兇惡野蠻的敵人
barriers [ 5bAriEz ] n.1.障礙物,屏障(如障壁、擋板、柵欄、十字轉(zhuǎn)門等)2.界線
【例句】behavioural and geographical ~ to hybridization 妨礙通婚的行為和地理因素。【認知】詞根“bar”核心意義為“rod”(桿,棒),核心意義為“阻擋”。beliefs [ bi5li:fs ] n.1.相信,信任 2.信念;看法 3.信仰 4.信條;教義 【例句】religious or political ~ 宗教或政治信仰
bilateral [bai5lAtErEl] a.1.兩邊的;在兩邊的;有兩邊的 2.互惠的;對等的
【例句】a problem that poses ~ difficulty 使雙方面都為難的問題。【認知】“bi-”含義為“二;雙”;“l(fā)at”含義為為“邊;側(cè)”。captivity [kAp5tIvItI] n.1.俘虜,囚徒;獵獲物 2.著迷的人;受控制的人
【例句】to pioneer new techniques for breeding the birds in captivity開創(chuàng)籠養(yǎng)鳥繁殖新技術(shù)。【認知】詞根“-cap-”含義為“抓;捕”。
carve [ kB:v ] vt.1.切開;雕刻,刻 2.使努力獲得(社會地位、名聲等)
【例句】Carve your name on hearts and not on marbles.把你的名字刻在人們的心上,而不是在大理石上。
cater [ 5keitE ] v.(~ to;for)1.(尤指非在餐館內(nèi))提供飲食及服務(wù);提供娛樂節(jié)目 2.滿足需要(或欲望);考慮;投合,迎合;悉心照料
【例句】 run a restaurant and ~ for weddings and parties 經(jīng)營飯館并(外出)承辦婚禮和宴會灑席。BBC Light Programme ~s for the masses.英國廣播公司的輕松節(jié)目為大眾提供娛樂。【認知】詞根“cat”可看作“cap”變體,含義為“抓住 — 買”。cautions [ 5kC:FEnz ] n.1.小心,謹慎 2.警惕;警告,告誡
【例句】You must exercise(或use)extreme ~ when crossing this road.穿這條馬路時,你得特別小心。compromise [ 5kCmprEmaiz ] n.1.妥協(xié),和解 2.妥協(xié)方案,折中辦法 3.居間之物,折中物 【例句】All life is essentially the contributions that come from ~.整個人生基本上是妥協(xié)的結(jié)果。compulsive [ kEm5pQlsiv ] a.強制的, 強迫的, 由強迫產(chǎn)生的, 禁不住的 【例句】a frightening, compulsive novel 一本吸引人的恐怖小說 contenders [kEn5tendE(r)z] n.斗爭者,競爭者
【認知】前綴為“com-”;詞根“tend”的含義為“to stretch;aim;to strive”(伸展 — 極力伸張,奮斗,爭奪)。
cynical [ 5sinikEl ] a.憤世嫉俗的;不信世間有真誠善意的:(對人性或動機)懷疑的,悲觀的
【例句】The enormous difficulty makes him cynical about the feasibility of the idea.由于巨大困難,他對這個主意是否可靠持懷疑態(tài)度。
desperation [ 7despE5reiFEn ] n.絕望,沒希望
【例句】What is called resignation is confirmed desperation.所謂順從就是認定了的絕望。differs [ 5difEz ] v.(~ in;from)1.相異,有區(qū)別 2.(在意見方面)發(fā)生分歧,持不同看法 【例句】The climate in the north ~ from the climate in the south.北方的氣候和南方的氣候迥然不同。
dignified [ 5di^nifaid ] a.有威嚴的, 有品格的
【例句】He never ha been known to lose his quiet, dignified manner in a crisis.從未有人見過他在緊急關(guān)頭失去泰然又莊嚴的神態(tài)。
disabilities [ 7disE5bilitiz ] n.1.無能力,無力 2.殘疾;傷殘 3.[律]無資格 4.不利條件
【例句】You mustn’t laugh at unfortunate people(people’s disabilities).你不可嘲笑不幸的人(別人的殘疾)。discard [ dis5kB:d ] v.丟棄,拋棄
【例句】I must discard riches, the certificate of slavery.我必須拋棄財富這張奴隸證書。【認知】本詞的核心含義為“丟出的牌(card)”。discomfort [ dis5kQmfEt ] n.不便之處, 不適
【例句】to suffer from physical discomforts 忍受身體的不適
discourse [ dis5kC:s, 5diskC:s ] n.1.論文 2.演講,講道 3.談話,交談
【例句】The professor presented a lucid ~ on the art of translation.這位教授提出了一篇關(guān)于翻譯技巧的條理清楚的論文。disposal [ dis5pEuzEl ] n.1.丟掉,清除,銷毀 2.贈送,轉(zhuǎn)讓 3.出售 4.處理,解決,處理方法 5.排列,布置,配置 【例句】She arranged the ~ of their unwanted property to be sale她廉價出售處理了他們多余的財產(chǎn)。disrespect [ 5disris5pekt ] n.失禮, 無禮
【例句】a sign for disrespect 某種失禮的表現(xiàn)
distracted [ dis5trAktid ](~ from)v.1.(使)轉(zhuǎn)向,(使)轉(zhuǎn)變 2.轉(zhuǎn)移(注意力),分散(思想),(使)分心
3.(使)混亂,擾亂;(使)困惑;(使)苦惱
【例句】to be ~ from one’s orginal purpose(interest)改變自己原有的目標(興趣)
distress [ dis5tres ] n.1.(精神上的)痛苦,悲傷,苦惱;憂慮 2.疼痛,不適,筋疲力盡 3貧困;困苦 4.痛苦的緣由,苦惱事,不幸;災(zāi)難
【例句】In times of ~ true friendship can be proved.危難時刻見真情。
diversion [ dai5vE:FEn ] n.1.轉(zhuǎn)向,轉(zhuǎn)移,偏離 2.消遣,娛樂
【例句】a ~ of gas taxes to mass-transit projects把汽油稅轉(zhuǎn)用于公共交通項目的做法。【認知】前綴為“dis”;詞根“vers”含義為“turn”(轉(zhuǎn)移注意力)。
diversity [ dai5vE:siti ] n.多樣性;多樣 【例句】Her speech conveyed something of the range and diversity of research activities in the university.從她的演講多少可以看到大學(xué)的研究活動何其廣泛又何其多樣化。
divorced [ di5vC:st ] v.(~ from)1.與?離婚 2.(使)分離,(使)脫離
【例句】Being divorced is like being hit by a Mack truck.If you live through it, you start looking very carefully to the right and to the left.經(jīng)受離婚如遭到一輛麥克牌大卡車的撞擊。你要是活了下來,從此走路就會非常小心地左顧右盼。dynamic [ dai5nAmik ] a.1.有活力的,強有力的 2.不斷變化(或增長)的 3.動力的,動態(tài)的
【例句】The author presented his hero as a dynamic person.作家把主人公表現(xiàn)為一個富有生氣的人。【認知】本詞根“dyna”核心含義與“power;strength”(力,動力)有關(guān)。
elaborate [I5lAbErEt] a.1.精心計劃的,詳盡的 2.復(fù)雜的 3.(煞費)苦心的,刻苦的,辛勤的 v.(~ on,upon)詳述;詳盡計劃
【例句】He laundryed into an elaborate explanation of his theory.他開始詳盡地闡發(fā)他的理論。【認知】前綴“e”加強含義;詞根“l(fā)abor”含義為“to take pains;to toil”(做出的;指定出的)。elevation [ 7eli5veiFEn ] n.1.提高 2.崇高, 壯嚴 3.上升, 高地, 海拔 【認知】前綴為“ex-”;詞根“l(fā)ev(輕的)”的含義為“to lighten;to raise”(變輕的;被舉起的)。emerges [ i5mE:dVz ] v.1.(~ from)浮現(xiàn),出現(xiàn) 2.(問題等)發(fā)生,顯露,(事實等)暴露 3.(從微賤、困苦等中)露頭,出頭;興起;進化而成
【例句】Truth ~ more readily from error than from confusion.在錯誤中比在真理中更容易出真理。
endangered [In`deIndVEd] a.1.(生命等)有危險的 2.有滅絕危險的, 將要絕種的
【例句】 The ecologists will jump down our throats if we kill an endangered species for sport.如果把我們殺死一只瀕臨絕種的動物取樂,生態(tài)學(xué)家就會猛烈抨擊我們。
endeavor [ in5devE(r)] v.試圖;竭力做到 n.1.努力,盡力,嘗試 2.(為達到某一目的而進行的)活動,事業(yè) 【例句】How much he ~ed, the goal stayed unattained.不管他怎么努力,目標還是未能達到。endurable [ in5djuErEbl ] a.1.可忍受的 2.可容忍或忍耐的 【例句】endurable pain 忍得住的疼痛
energetically [ 7enE5dVetik[li ] ad.1.精力充沛地 2.積極地
【例句】If you wage war, do it energetically and with severity.This is the only way to make it shorter, and consequently less inhuman.打仗就要全力地打,毫不留情。這是縮短戰(zhàn)爭的惟一方法,因而也就較為人道。exertion [ i^5zE:FEn ] n.1.用(力),盡(力)2.運用,發(fā)揮,施加
【例句】He looked somewhat the worse for wear after his exertions of the last two days.經(jīng)過過去兩天的勞頓,他顯得有點疲乏。expenditures [ iks5penditFEz, eks-] n.1.經(jīng)費,費用,支出額 2.(時間、金錢等的)花費,支出,消耗 【例句】Renovations required an ~ of about ten thousand dollars.設(shè)備更新花了一萬元左右。fearlessly [5fIElIsli] ad.勇敢地
【例句】the fearless ~ of the press 報界無畏的直言
fraction [ 5frAkFEn ] n.1.小部分,一部分;片斷;碎片 2.些微,一點兒
【例句】He purchased the desk and chair at a ~ of its original cost.他以原價的一部分錢買下這張書桌和椅子。【認知】詞根“frac”含義為“to break;breaking into pieces”(使成為碎片)。fragile [ 5frAdVail ] a.1.易碎的,脆的,易損壞的 2.虛弱的,脆弱的 3.纖巧的,精細的 【例句】~ embroidery of flower motifs 花卉圖案的精巧刺繡。【認知】詞根“frag”與“frac”為變體關(guān)系;含義為“to break;breaking into pieces”(使成為碎片)。
gloomy [ 5^lu:mi ] a.1.昏暗的,陰暗的,黑暗的 2.情緒低落的;憂傷的;沮喪的;悲觀的 3.令人沮喪的,令人失望的;使人氣餒的
【例句】Love is the flame of life, without it, everything in life becomes ~.愛是生命的火焰。沒有它,生命中的一切都變得暗淡無光。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“to look sullen”(使渾濁 — 皺眉)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
estimation [ esti5meiFEn ] n.1.估計;估計數(shù);估計量;估計值;投標 2.看法;評價;判斷
【例句】He has gone up in my estimation since he did that.自從他做了那件事以后,在我的心目中他的人格顯得更高尚了。exclusively [Ik5sklu:sIvlI] ad.排外地, 專有地
【例句】If a woman's adult efforts are concentrated exclusively on her children, she is more likely to stifle than broaden her children's perspective and preparation for adult life.如果一位婦女把成年后的心思全都用在孩子身上,她更有可能是壓制而非拓寬孩子對成年生活的視角和準備。
extravagant [ iks5trAvE^Ent ] a.1.奢侈的, 浪費的 2.過度的, 過分的 3.放肆的;越軌的 【例句】extravagant members of the imperial court.浪費的皇家成員。【認知】參見前綴“ex-”的含義;詞根“vaga”含義為“wander(游逛)”。如“waggon”與其同源。flexibly [ 5fleksEbli ] ad.1.易曲地, 柔軟地 2.靈活地,可變通地;易適應(yīng)地 【例句】to bend flexibly 容易彎曲
fortune [ 5fC:tFEn ] n.1.富有,富裕;(大量)財產(chǎn),大筆的錢 2.運氣;[常作~s] 時運 3.好運,幸運,成功 【例句】We make our fortunes and we call them fate.我們創(chuàng)造自己的命運,我們把它們稱為天命。fussy [ 5fQsi ] a.1.為瑣事而擔(dān)憂的, 繁瑣的 2.過分裝飾的 3.急躁, 愛挑剔的, 難取悅的
【例句】By the time he hit fifty he was fat and fussy.上50歲時他發(fā)了福,而且變得遇事愛大驚小怪。
guarantee [ 7^ArEn5ti: ] n.保證;商品使用保證;保證書 v.1.擔(dān)保,為?作保;確保2.(~ against, from)保證?免受損失(或傷害等),保障 【例句】His insurance ~d him against money loss in case of fire.他保的險保障他萬一遭受火災(zāi)時不受錢財損失。heritage [ 5heritidV ] n.1.[常sing.] 遺產(chǎn),繼承財產(chǎn) 2.繼承物;遺留物 【例句】Her skin was very white, a ~ from her mother.她皮膚白皙,是母親遺傳給她的。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“heir;inherit”(繼承)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
homicide [ 5hCmisaid ] n.殺人, 殺人者 【認知】詞根“-hom-”為“-hum-(人)”的變體;“-cid-”含義為“殺”。如“suicide”于其同源。humanely [ hju:5meinli ] ad.富人情地, 慈悲地
【例句】to be treated humanely 受到仁慈的對待
idealistic [ ai7diE5listik ] a.唯心論的, 空想主義的, 唯心主義者的
【例句】The tough idealist is nature’s noblest creature.固執(zhí)的思想主義者是天地間最崇高的人。
idly [5aidl] ad.懶惰地, 空閑地
【例句】They chatted idly for a few moments then each knuckled down to work.他們閑扯了一會兒,然后各自埋頭工作。idolized [ 5aidElaizd ] v.1.極端崇拜, 偶像化 2.醉心于 【例句】The actor’s femalce public idolized him all the more for his disdainful attitude.這位演員的女觀眾因他態(tài)度倨傲反而更加崇拜他。
illusory [I5lu:sErI] a.1.產(chǎn)生幻覺的, 幻影的, 錯覺的 2.虛假的, 不牢靠的 【例句】the burial of dangerous illusion 對可能帶來惡果的幻想的屏棄
immature [ 7imE5tjuE ] a.不成熟的, 未完全發(fā)展的
immortal [ i5mC:tEl ] a.1.不朽的,流芳百世的 2.永世的,長久的 3.不死的,長生的 【例句】the heroes of the people are ~ 人民英雄永垂不朽
incompatible [ 7inkEm5pAtEbl ] a.1.性質(zhì)相反的 2.(~ with)矛盾的, 不調(diào)和的
【例句】Honesty is incompatible with amassing a large fortune.誠實與聚積大宗財產(chǎn)是互不相容的。incompetence [In`kCmpItEns] n.1.無能力, 不適當(dāng) 2.[律]無行為能力,法律上無資格
【例句】Both children were criticized;in the first case for incompetence, in the second ~ for sheer laziness.兩個孩子都受到批評;一個是因為無能,另一個完全是因為懶惰。indignantly [ in5di^nEntli ] ad.憤怒地
【例句】an indignantly wagging finger 因憤慨而搖動著手指
ineffective [ 7ini5fektiv ] a.無效的
【例句】He made an ineffective essay at conversation.他試圖談話而未能成功。inefficiency [ 7ini5fiFEnsi ] n.無效率, 無能
【例句】to try to clear the graft, waste, and inefficiency out of government 試圖消滅政府中的貪贓枉法、揮霍浪費和效率低下的現(xiàn)象
inexhaustible [ 7ini^5zC:stEbl ] a.無窮無盡的
【例句】No animal is so inexhaustible as an excited infant.沒有一種動物能像興奮的嬰兒這樣不知疲倦。informative [ in5fC:mEtiv ] a.1.情報的, 提供情報的 2.見聞廣博的
【例句】a readable and informative analysis一份讀來有趣資料豐富的分析報告
ingenious [ in5dVi:njEs ] a.1.(人、頭腦)靈巧的,善于創(chuàng)造發(fā)明的;足智多謀的 2.(機器等)制作精巧的;(方法等)巧妙的 【例句】The chiefs were ~ at finding reasons not to move.這些頭頭們關(guān)于尋找按兵不動的種種理由。innate [ 5ineit ] a.天生的,天然的;固有的
【例句】His stubbornness is not ~ but acquired.他的固執(zhí)脾性并非天生而在于后天養(yǎng)成的。【認知】詞根“nat”含義為“生;出生”。如“nature”與其同源。innovations [ 7inEu5veiFEnz ] n.1.革新,改革,創(chuàng)新 2.新方法,新事物 【認知】詞根“nov”含義為“新;新的”。如“novice”與其同源。interpersonal [ 7intE5pE:sEnEl ] a.人與人之間的, 關(guān)于人與人之間關(guān)系的
interruption [ 7intE5rQpFEn ] n.中斷,暫停
【例句】Any small interruption is likely to throw off my calculations.一點點的打擾就會使我計算出錯。intuition [ 7intju(:)5iFEn ] n.1.直覺;直覺力;直覺行為 2.敏銳的洞察力
【例句】He knew his arguments were subjective, based on intuition.他知道自己的論點是基于直覺的主觀臆斷。inventive [ in5ventiv ] a.善于創(chuàng)造的, 發(fā)明的 irreparable [ i5repErEbl ] a.不能挽回的 【例句】irreparable losses 不能挽回的損失 irritable [ 5iritEbl ] a.易怒的, 急躁的
【例句】I put his irritability down to his ill health.我認為他的煩躁起因于身體不好。laborious [ lE5bC:riEs ] a.(指工作)艱苦的, 費力的,(指人)勤勞的 【例句】a slow and laborious process 緩慢而艱辛的過程
lapse [ lAps ] n.1.小錯,失誤 2.(時間的)流逝;間隔 3.(興趣等的)減退;(來源等的)減少;(地位、水平等方面的)下降;(信心等的)喪失 【例句】This singer has recently ~d from her formerly high standard of performance.這位歌手的演唱水平過去很高,近來有所下降。
lavish [ 5lAviF ] a.1.過分慷慨的;浪費的,濫花的 2.過分豐富的;無節(jié)制的 【例句】The conference was a vast and ~ affair.會議規(guī)模盛大,極盡鋪張。
legitimate [ l i5dVitimEt ] a.1.合法的,法律認可的 2.合法婚姻所生的 3.正當(dāng)?shù)模侠淼模缓虾踹壿嫷?/p>
【例句】the ~ owner of the property 財產(chǎn)的合法所有人
materialism [ mE5tiEriElizEm ] n.1.唯物主義 2.實利主義,物質(zhì)主義:認為物質(zhì)上的富足、世俗財物的擁有是人生中最有價值的、最美好的事物的理論或信條
minimum [ 5minimEm ] n.最低限度;最少量;最小數(shù)低點
【例句】The prices have already been cut to the ~.價格己經(jīng)削減到最低限度。moisture [ 5mCistFE(r)] n..潮濕,潮氣,濕氣;濕度
【例句】 Trees have enormous roots that can reach out for ~ far below the surface.樹木有伸向地下深處吸收水分的粗大根系。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“musty(發(fā)霉的)”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
monetary [ 5mQnitEri ] a.1.【經(jīng)】貨幣的,金融的 2.用貨幣的,金錢的 【例句】a ~ reward for labour 用金錢支付的勞動報酬 motivations [ 7mEuti5veiFEnz ] n.動機
【例句】About half of the unhappy marriages are caused by the fact that the motivation of one to marry the other is pity.在不幸福的婚姻中,約有半數(shù)是由于一方出于憐憫而與另一方結(jié)合造成的。negligent [ 5ne^lidVEnt ] a.疏忽的, 粗心大意的 【例句】negligent attitude 疏忽的態(tài)度
overlooked [7EuvE5lukd] v.1.忽視,忽略 2.寬恕,寬容 3.眺望,俯瞰 4.察看;細看;檢查 5.照管,監(jiān)督;監(jiān)視 【例句】They ~ the enormous risks involved.他們忽略了其中牽涉的極大危險。potentiality [ pE7tenFi5Aliti ] n.1.可能性 2.(用復(fù)數(shù))潛能,潛力 【例句】to bring potentialities into full play 讓潛能發(fā)揮力量
predominantly [ pri5dCminEntli ] ad.1.卓越地, 支配地 2.主要地 3.突出地, 有影響地
【例句】Life is made up of sobs, sniffles and smiles, with sniffles predominating.生活由哭泣、抽噎和微笑組成,其中以抽噎居多。
prejudices [ 5predVudisiz ] n.(~ against)1.先入之見,成見 2.偏見;歧視,反感 3.[律](對他人權(quán)利的)損害,侵害 【例句】Prejudices are what rule the vulgar crowd.支配庸人們的是偏見。prevalent [ 5prevElEnt ] a.流行的,盛行的;普遍的
【例句】Colds are ~ in the winter.感冒流行于冬季。【認知】前綴為“pre-”含義;詞根“-vail-”含義為“男性 — worth;strong”。proficient [ prE5fiFEnt ] a.精通(語言)
publicize [ 5pQblisaiz ] v.宣揚
【例句】a well-publicized resignation 大肆宣揚的辭職 recklessly [ 5reklisli ] ad.魯莽地,不顧一切地
【例句】to be reckless of the consequences 毫不顧及后果
reproduction [ 7ri:prE5dQkFEn ] n.1.繁殖 2.再現(xiàn) 3.復(fù)制品
【例句】Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.未經(jīng)準許,不準全部或部分翻印。restructuring [ ri5strQktFE(r)iN ] n.更改結(jié)構(gòu), 重建構(gòu)造, 調(diào)整, 改組 【例句】corporate restructuring 企業(yè)重組 retail [ 5ri:teil ] n.1.零售,零賣 2.零售商
【例句】 the ~ price and the wholesale price 零售價和批發(fā)價。【認知】前綴為“re-”;詞根“tail”含義為“cut”(切);核心含義為“一次切下來的東西”。如“tailor”與其同源。
rigorous [ 5ri^ErEs ] a.1.嚴格的;嚴厲的;苛嚴的 2.嚴峻的;(尤指氣候)嚴酷的 3.精確的;縝密的 【例句】The examination is ~ in the extreme.考試極其嚴格。【認知】詞根“rig”含義為“straight;rule(僵硬;強硬規(guī)定)”。sacrificed [ 5sAkrifaist ] n.n.1.獻祭,供奉 2.祭品,供品;祭牲 3.虧本出售;虧本出售的商品 【例句】He ~ his life to save the child from the fire.他為了從火中救出孩子而犧牲了自己的生命。【認知】詞根“sacr”含義為“holy”;核心含義為“使?神圣的”。如“sacred”與其同源。modernization [ 7mCdEnai5zeiFEn ] n.現(xiàn)代化
【例句】brilliant achievements in the modernization drive 現(xiàn)代化方面的輝煌成就 naturally [ 5nAtFErEli ] ad.1.自然地;天然地;天生地 2.逼真地;栩栩如生地
【例句】Some of the men will die ~ at sixty-five.其中一些男子會在65歲時自然死亡。significance [ si^5nifikEns ] n.1.重要性,重大 2.意義,含義 3.意思,含意;意味
【例句】It is a mistake to attach too much ~ to these fluctuations.過分重視這些漲落變動是錯誤的。【認知】詞根“sign”的核心含義與“記號;征兆;信號;形象”具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。efficiently [I5fIFEntlI] ad.有效率地, 有效地
【例句】There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.高效率地做那些本來就不該做的事,再沒有什么比這更無益的了。
independent [ indi5pendEnt ] a.(~ of)1.獨立的,自主的 2.有主見的,有獨立見解的 3.自立的,自力更生的 【例句】To be poor and ~ is very nearly an impossibility.貧窮而又不依賴他人幾乎完全不可能。instructive [ in5strQktiv ] a.有益的, 教育性的
【例句】This book is at once interesting and instructive.這本書既有趣又有教益。subjective [ sQb5dVektiv ] a.1.主觀的;出于主觀想法的 2.涉及(或出自)個人思想感情的;臆想的 【例句】He knew his arguments were ~, based on intuition.他知道自己的論點是基于直覺的主觀臆斷。
submerged [ sEb5mE:dVd ] v.1.浸沒,淹沒;(使)浸入 2.湮沒;(使)沉浸 3.(使)沉淪,(使)淪落 【例句】The stream overflowed and ~ the farmland.河水泛濫,淹沒了農(nóng)田。【認知】前綴為“sub-”;詞根“merg”含義為“dip;plunger”(浸泡)。如“emerge”與其同源。submissive [ sEb5misiv ] n.柔順, 服從
【例句】to be ready to show one’s submissiveness 樂于表現(xiàn)愿意服從
succession [ sEk5seFEn ] n.1.連續(xù),接續(xù);接連發(fā)生 2.(前后相接的)一連串,一系列 3.接替,繼任
【例句】The worst misfortune that befell her was to bear a ~ of girls.她遭到的最倒霉的事就是一連生了好幾個女兒。successive [ sEk5sesiv ] a.1.連續(xù)的,相繼的;依次的 2.接替的,后繼的;繼承的 【例句】He won three ~ matches.他連勝3場比賽。supervision [ 7sju:pE5viVEn ] n.監(jiān)督, 管理
【例句】under sb.’s personal supervision 在某人的直接監(jiān)督下。【認知】詞根“vis”含義為“看,視”。token [ 5tEukEn ] n.1.表示;標志,象征;記號 2.(可在店內(nèi)況換指定商品的)禮券,代價券 【例句】He did that as a ~ of good faith.他那樣做是為了表示誠意。
toll [ tEul ] n.1.(道路、橋梁等的)通行費;服務(wù)費;運費 2.(付出的)代價;(事故等的)傷亡人數(shù) 【例句】The daily death ~ fell to an average of 50.死亡人數(shù)下降到日平均50人。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“customhouse;to touch;to pull”(吸引,引誘 — 征稅出)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
trigger [ 5tri^E ] n.1.(槍等的)扳機;引爆器 2.引起反應(yīng)(或一連串事件)的行動(或沖動等)
【例句】a long-range camera that is ~ed to take pictures in response to radar signals 按雷達信號觸發(fā)操作的遠程攝影機。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“to pull;to trek”(拉;扣動)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。typically [`tIpIkElI] ad.1.代表性地, 作為特色地 2.總是,時常
unalienable [9Qn`eIljEnEbl] a.不可剝奪的:不可分割的,不可放棄的或不可剝奪的 【認知】“All of them...claim unalienable dignity as individuals” “他們都宣稱自己作為個體的不可剝奪的尊嚴”【認知】本詞詞根“ali”含義“foreign;other(其他)”。如“alter”與其同源。unanimous [ ju(:)5nAnimEsli ] a.全體一致的,一致同意的,無異議的
【例句】to be ~ in asking fore more holidays一致要求多一些假期。【認知】本詞的核心意義與“uni(one)+ anim(mind)”(一個思想)具有關(guān)聯(lián)性。
unchangeable [ Qn5tFeindVEbl ] a.不變的, 不能改變的
undesirable [ 5Qndi5zaiErEbl ] a.不合需要的, 不受歡迎的, 令人不快的
【例句】It is undesirable to try to damage the significance of all life simply for love.僅僅由于愛情便試圖抹殺全部生活的意義是不可取的。
unduly [ 5Qn5dju:li ] ad.不適當(dāng)?shù)? 過度地, 不正當(dāng)?shù)?/p>
【例句】It seems unduly modest of him not to mention this point.他沒有提到這一點,似乎顯得過分謙虛。uninteresting [ 5Qn5intristiN ] a.無趣的, 令人厭倦的
【例句】It’s uninteresting reading the play round the class, can’t we try to act it? 在班內(nèi)輪著朗讀劇本多乏味,難道我們不能試著表演嗎?
unprincipled [ Qn5prinsEpld ] a.不道德的, 無原則的, 不合人道的 【例句】unprincipled behaviors 不道德的行為 unworthy [ Qn5wE:Ti ] a.不值得的, 不足取的
【例句】unworthy of investigations 不值得調(diào)查
utopia [ ju:5tEupjE,-piE ] n.烏托邦, 理想的完美境界, 空想的社會改良計劃
第二篇:2015考研英語閱讀理解必考詞匯2
2015考研英語閱讀理解高頻詞匯匯總(強化背記版)
——背記500個考過20次以上詞匯
(二)1)address somebody: “對某人說話,發(fā)言”。
2)adopt: 動詞有“收養(yǎng)”的意思。
3)afford: 用法非常靈活,總的來講表示“承擔(dān)不起”,后面可以接表示金錢,時間或者情感的詞匯。
4)cannot afford to: 解釋為“if you cannot afford to do something, you must not do
5)it because it could cause serious problems for you”,所以這個詞組的中文應(yīng)當(dāng)理解為“不應(yīng)當(dāng),一定不要做”。
6)agent: 目前的含義主要指“行政職能機構(gòu)”,比如美國的很多國家機構(gòu)都叫agency,另外在生物化學(xué)領(lǐng)域,這個詞翻譯成“介質(zhì),載體”,而在計算機英語中則是“服務(wù)器”。
7)agree with: “使人或者身體的某個部分覺得舒適”。
8)agreeable: “愜意,令人愉快,恰倒好處”。
9)agreement: 在閱讀文章時通常是“一致的意見”這個含義。
10)air: 名詞有“氣氛”的含義,動詞則表示“公開表達或發(fā)表”。
11)in the air: 表示“懸而未決,仍在醞釀中”。
12)allow somebody to do something: 可以翻譯成“讓/ 使得某個人去做某件事”。
13)alone: 有時和“only”是同一個意思,即“僅僅”,但要用在單詞或句子后面。
14)ambitious: 中性詞,“野心”或者“志向”的含義。
15)amount to: 在翻譯或閱讀考試中的含義經(jīng)常會是“竟然達到…的地步,程度”。
16)anchor: 動詞有“固定,安定”的含義,如果在新聞界做名詞用,則表示“新聞播音員”。
17)appeal to somebody: “吸引某個人的注意力”appeal to court: 法律用語:上訴。
18)appearance: 中文含義為“狀況,現(xiàn)象”。
19)apply: 日常生活中是“涂抹,敷藥”。詞組apply to something 表示“適用于”。
第三篇:2018考研英語必備詞匯(五)
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2018考研英語必背詞匯
(五)41 General Idris is incapable of controlling flows of deadly weapons, they fret(Mr Kerry, it is murmured, has been chastened by some of his contacts with rebels).伊德里斯將軍不能控制致命武器的流通,他們很煩惱(人們私下議論,凱里先生因他與叛軍的接觸受到斥責(zé))。
deadly a.致命的;極端的【 構(gòu)詞】dead(=to die,死,消亡)+ly【 派生】deadliness n.致命;深仇大恨【近】dangerous a.危險的fret v.煩惱;磨損【近】worry n.擔(dān)心;煩惱
murmur v.低聲說,低語;小聲抱怨【派生】murmurous a.沙沙的,竊竊私語的【近】mutter v.咕噥;喃喃自語【詞組】without a murmur 沒有怨言
chasten
v.斥責(zé);懲戒;制止;凈化【派生】chastener n.懲罰者【近】punish v.懲罰;嚴厲對待
contact◆ n.接觸;觸點;聯(lián)系 v.使接觸【派生】contactable a.可感染的(疾病)
rebel
n.叛軍;反叛者 v.反抗;反叛【構(gòu)詞】re(反)+bel(=war/fight,打斗)【近】disobey v.不服從,不順從【詞組】rebel against反抗……
(No American cavalry for now/May 15, 2013)42 More than two decades ago he moved to Paris where he created Lusafrica, a record label which launched Evora’s international career.二十幾年前,他搬到巴黎,在那他創(chuàng)建了音樂廠牌Lusafrica,從此開啟了艾沃拉的國際音樂事業(yè)。
decade n.十年;十年間【構(gòu)詞】deca(十)+de【派生】decadal a.十的label◆ n.廠牌;標簽 v.貼標簽于【派生】labeler n.貼標機【近】brand n.商標,牌子
launch◆ v.開啟;開展(重大活動);發(fā)射(火箭、導(dǎo)彈或衛(wèi)星)【詞組】launch out(into)開始從事,投身于
career n.事業(yè);生涯【構(gòu)詞】car(=load,裝載,負擔(dān))+eer(人)【近】profession n.職
選自《非常詞匯》
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(A message to the world/Apr 18, 2013)43 Over Nowruz, the spring holiday celebrated last month, picnickers flocked to the autonomous region’s flower-speckled meadows and valleys carved by streams flowing down from snow
capped mountains.上個月人們?yōu)閼c祝突厥人的春節(jié),納吾肉孜節(jié),郊游者蜂擁趕至自治區(qū)野餐,這里,草地上繁花點點,來自積雪覆頂山脈的雪水匯成溪流縈繞山谷。
flock v.蜂擁;群集 n.成群結(jié)隊,一大群【派生】flocky a.毛茸茸的【近】bunch n.群;串
meadow n.草地;牧場【派生】meadowy a.牧草地的;草地般的【近】lawn n.草地,草坪
carve v.雕刻(原文引申為“縈繞”);刻寫;割下(肉片);鋪(路)【近】sculpture v.雕塑;雕刻【詞組】carve out 開拓;創(chuàng)業(yè)
cap v.覆蓋;籠罩;給……戴帽 n.帽子【派生】capful n.一帽子【近】cover v.覆蓋
(Peace, harmony and oil/Apr 20, 2013)44 This article has been amended to clarify the relationship between NPG and Frontiers, and the details of Frontiers’s peer-review policy.本文經(jīng)過修改,以澄清自然出版集團和尖端學(xué)科出版集團的關(guān)系,并闡明尖端學(xué)科出版集團有關(guān)同行評審政策的細節(jié)。
amend◆ v.修正,改正;修訂【構(gòu)詞】a(離開)+mend(=free from fault,修改)【派生】amendable a.可修正的【近】edit v.編輯;校訂
clarify◆
v.澄清,闡明【構(gòu)詞】clar(=clear/bright,清楚,明白)+ify【派生】clarification n.澄清;說明【近】refine v.精煉;提純
frontier n.尖端;新領(lǐng)域;邊疆;邊界【構(gòu)詞】front(前方)+ier【近】border n.邊境;邊界
detail n.細節(jié),詳情 v.詳述 【構(gòu)詞】de(去掉)+tail(=cut,剪,割)【詞組】in detail 精
選自《非常詞匯》
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(Open-access scientific publishing is gaining ground/May 4, 2013)45 Instead specific, observed symptoms became the diagnostic criteria, and clusters of them, known medically as syndromes, that appeared to coexist in individual patients were given labels.相反,具體的、觀察到的癥狀成為診斷標準,而貌似存在于同一患者身上的癥狀集群,醫(yī)學(xué)上稱之為綜合癥。
criteria n.(判定的)標準,準則【近】standard n.標準;水準
cluster n.集群 v.叢;群【派生】supercluster n.超星系團【近】bunch n.束,串
medical a.醫(yī)學(xué)的;醫(yī)療的;醫(yī)術(shù)的【構(gòu)詞】med(醫(yī)治)+ic+al(人,物,狀態(tài))【派生】medically ad.醫(yī)學(xué)上地
syndrome
n.綜合癥;綜合癥狀【構(gòu)詞】syn(共同)+drom(跑)+e【派生】syndromic a.綜合癥的;癥候群的(By the book/May 18, 2013)46 It is also opening a clutch of private schools in England, at cheaper prices than the established competition.(迪拜的環(huán)球教育集團)它也計劃在英格蘭開設(shè)多個私立學(xué)校,學(xué)費低于當(dāng)?shù)丶纫研纬傻母偁巸r格。
open v.開設(shè);打開 n.開幕;開始
clutch n.一群;離合器 v.抓住【近】clench v.緊握【詞組】a clutch of 一小群
established a.已建立的;已設(shè)立的;確定的【近】confirmed a.確認的competition n.競爭;比賽【構(gòu)詞】com+pet(=seek,追求,尋求)+ition【近】contest n.競爭;爭論
(On the playing fields of Shanghai/May 4, 2013)47 To account for the risk that recalling actual events requires different cognitive functions than imagining ones that have not yet happened, they also asked participants to rate the distance of hypothetical events a month in the past or future.選自《非常詞匯》
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為了解釋回憶實際發(fā)生的事情與想象尚未發(fā)生的事情所需的認知功能是不同的,因此他們也要求參與者對過去或未來一個月內(nèi)假設(shè)性的事件進行距離感地評估。
account v.說明;解釋 n.敘述;賬目;賬戶【構(gòu)詞】ac(加強)+count(計算)【派生】accountability n.可說明性;責(zé)任【詞組】account for 作出解釋;提出理由
cognitive◆ a.認知的;認識的【構(gòu)詞】cognit(=cognis,知道)+ive(狀態(tài))【派生】cognitively ad.認知地
imagine◆ v.想象,設(shè)想;料想,猜想 【構(gòu)詞】imag(=imagine/likeness,相像,模仿)+ine【派生】imaginable a.可想象的【近】fancy v.幻想;想象
participant◆ n.參與者,參加者【構(gòu)詞】parti(=part,部分)+cip(拿,抓)+ant(……人)
(Yesterday came suddenly/Apr 5, 2013)48 It coincided with radical reductions in global trade barriers, the result of European integration and the work of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade(GATT), the predecessor of the World Trade Organisation(WTO).集裝箱運輸業(yè)的發(fā)展迎合了全球貿(mào)易壁壘大幅拆除之勢,是歐洲經(jīng)濟一體化的結(jié)果,是世界貿(mào)易組織的前身——關(guān)稅暨貿(mào)易總協(xié)定的杰作。
coincide◆ v.與……一致,相符【構(gòu)詞】co(共同)+in(在……上)+cid(落下)+e【近】accord v.一致,相符【詞組】coincide with 和……一致
radical a.激進的(原文引申為“大幅”)【構(gòu)詞】radic(=root,根)+al(人)【派生】radicalism n.激進主義【反】superficial a.膚淺的,表面的
integration n.一體化,整合 v.使加入;使融入【構(gòu)詞】in(不)+tegr(觸摸)+a+tion(名詞)【派生】integrationist n.主張取消種族隔離的人【近】coalition n.聯(lián)合;結(jié)合
tariff n.關(guān)稅,稅率;價目表【近】tax n.稅;稅額
(The humble hero/May 18, 2013)
Securing an extra two years from the European Commission to cut the French budget deficit to below 3% of GDP is seen in Paris as a triumph of efforts to
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secure v.獲得,得到某物;防衛(wèi) a.安全的,可靠的【派生】insecure a.不可靠的;不安全的【近】obtain v.獲得【詞組】be secure of 確信,對……有把握
deficit n.赤字;不足額【近】shortage n.短缺,缺乏【詞組】budget deficit 預(yù)算赤字
triumph◆ n.勝利,成功 v.戰(zhàn)勝【近】victory n.勝利【詞組】triumph over 戰(zhàn)勝;因……而歡欣鼓舞
combat◆ v.對抗,與……戰(zhàn)斗【構(gòu)詞】com(共同)+bat(=beat,打,擊)【近】conflict v.戰(zhàn)斗;沖突
(Morosity rules/May 18, 2013)50 Fans of trams argue that fixed tracks lure commuters out of their cars by installing in them a confidence that a route will not change, and encourage businesses to invest around the station stops.有軌電車的擁護者則辯稱固定的軌道因其不變的線路能給人們注入信心,吸引通勤者放棄自己開車,同時鼓勵車站沿線的商業(yè)投資。
track n.軌道;小徑;足跡【近】orbit n.軌道;旅程【詞組】keep track of 保持與……的聯(lián)系
lure◆ v.吸引;誘惑 n.誘餌【近】entice v.引誘;慫恿 commuter n.通勤者【近】passenger n.乘客;行人
install◆ v.注入;任命;安頓【派生】installer n.安裝程序;安裝者
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racket 喧囂,鬧聲,繁忙rate 速度
ration 比率recession(經(jīng)濟)衰退,不景氣;撤退
reconciliation 和解,調(diào)停,順從,聽從reflection 反映,表現(xiàn)
refreshment 爽快,舒心;提神的東西refuge 躲避,避難,避難所 refund 退還,退款regime政體,制度
regiment 團,多數(shù),大量rehearsal 演習(xí),排演,詳述reign 主權(quán),統(tǒng)治;朝代,王朝rein 韁繩
rejoice 歡喜,快樂relay 替換,替班,接力,轉(zhuǎn)播
reliance 依靠,信任,信賴relish 吸引力,熱心,興趣
remainder 剩余物或人remnant殘余,剩余
repression 鎮(zhèn)壓,抑制,壓抑reputation 名聲,聲望
resemblance 相似,類似reservation貯存,貯藏
reservation 預(yù)訂,保留retention 保持,保留
retrospect 回顧,回望revelation 顯示,泄露
revenue稅收,歲入rival 競爭對手
routine 常規(guī),慣例,例行公事rupture 破裂,絕交
safeguard 安全設(shè)施或措施salvation 拯救,救助
savage 野人,野蠻人scent 氣味,香味;蹤跡,痕跡scene 景色,景象scorn輕蔑,鄙視
scrutiny 細察,詳審,核算選票sensation 感覺,激動,轟動
sentiment 感情,情緒,情操;傷感;意見,觀點setback 阻礙,挫折
shortage 短缺,不足smash 打碎,粉碎
stability 穩(wěn)定(性),穩(wěn)固stack 堆,一堆
standard 標準subsidy 補助金,資助金
surface 表面suspension 暫停,延緩,停職,吊銷
synthesis 綜合,合成,合成物temperament 氣質(zhì),性格
tempo 數(shù)率,進度,節(jié)奏testimony 證言,證詞;宣言,陳述 threshold 開端,入口tolerance容忍,忍耐力
transaction 處理,辦理,交易transition 過渡,轉(zhuǎn)變
trend傾向,趨勢turnover 營業(yè)額,銷售金額
variation 變化,變動vegetation 植物,草木
vein 心情,心思,意向verdict 裁決,判決;決定,判斷 versus 相對,對抗vicinity 接近,附近;密切的關(guān)系
void 空虛,空處warehouse 貨倉
warfare 作戰(zhàn),交戰(zhàn)warrant 根據(jù),權(quán)威,委任狀
abandon拋棄,放棄accommodate 供給住宿,答應(yīng);適應(yīng) acknowledge 承認,供認;致謝,打招呼acquaint 熟悉,認識,通曉 acquire 獲得,得到activate 使活波,激活
addict(to)沉溺于,嗜好adhere to 堅持,忠于
adjoin 鄰近,接近,毗連administer 管理,處理,治理,實行,實施 adore 崇拜,敬愛,愛慕affiliate 加盟,入會
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affirm 肯定,斷言afflict 受折磨,使苦惱
afford 付得起,冒危險;供給,給予aggravate 使惡化,使嚴重
alienate 離間,使不和,使疏遠,轉(zhuǎn)移,讓渡allege 斷言,宣稱,提出alleviate 減輕,緩和allocate 分配,配給,撥給
alternate 交替,輪流amend 改善,改良,改正;修正anticipate預(yù)期,盼望appease 使平息,安撫
applaud 贊揚,稱贊articulate 清晰說話,連接
ascend 上升,攀登ascertain 確知,探知
ascribe歸因于,歸功于assemble 集合,聚集,裝備
assign 分派,指派(職務(wù),任務(wù))assimilate 吸收,同化
attribute...to 歸因于authorize/ise 授權(quán),委托;批準,許可avail 利用,有幫助,有用avert 轉(zhuǎn)移,防止,避免
baffle 困惑,阻止,難住beam 微笑,高興地笑;播送(節(jié)目等)base建立在……的基礎(chǔ)上bewilder 迷惑,弄糊涂
blaze 燃燒;照耀blink 眨眼,閃爍不定
blush 臉紅,羞愧,羞于承認boost 提高,上揚,吹噓
breach 沖破,突破breed(over)培育,養(yǎng)育
brew 釀制,調(diào)制;造成,形成,醞釀brood 沉思,思考,思慮 browse 食,吃;瀏覽,隨便閥閱bully 威脅,欺負
carve 雕刻,銘刻,刻字cater(for)準備,提供,迎合certify 證明,保證chant 唱歌,反復(fù)唱歌頌
clamp 施壓,鉗制,用力制止clasp 緊握,緊抱
cling(to)堅守,抱緊clutch 抓住,攫取,撲捉
coincide with 相同,相一致collaborate 合著,合作,合伙
collide 互撞,碰撞commemorate 紀念,慶祝
commend 稱贊,贊揚commence 開始
commute 改變,換算成;減刑,通勤compensate補償,賠償compile 編輯,編制,編寫complement 補充,補足,結(jié)合comply with遵守conceive想出,設(shè)想
concern 涉及condense 壓縮,濃縮
conflict沖突,戰(zhàn)爭conform 符合,遵守,適應(yīng)
confront面對,面臨conserve保護,保存
confer 授予;商談,商討,討論console 給予安慰或同情,慰問 consolidate 鞏固,統(tǒng)一constrain 強迫,勉強,驅(qū)使
contemplate 注視,沉思,打算contend 奮斗,競爭;主張,斷言 contrive 發(fā)明,設(shè)計,想辦法,設(shè)法完成convene 召集,召開,集合 converge 匯合,聚集convey 表達,傳達
correlate 有關(guān)系,發(fā)生聯(lián)系corrode 腐蝕,侵蝕,受損害
corrupt 腐敗,敗壞,行賄crash(飛機)墜毀,沖入,破產(chǎn),垮臺 cruise 航行,漫游,行進culminate 到達極點
dart 飛奔,投射,沖進dazzle 使眩目,耀眼
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deceive 欺騙,哄騙decline 下降,減少,衰退
dedicate 奉獻,獻身,致力于deduce 推理,推想,演繹出
deem 相信,認為default 不負責(zé),不到場,不還債
defend 為……辯護defy 違抗,藐視
degenerate 退步,墮落,腐化,惡化degrade 降級,墮落
denote 代表,指出,指示denounce 揭發(fā),告發(fā)
deny 否認,剝奪,拒絕給deport 驅(qū)逐出境
deprive 剝奪derive得來,得到
descend 下落descend 下來,下去;遺傳,為后代
deserve 值得designate 標明,指明,命名
despise 鄙視,輕視,瞧不起detach 解開,拆開,使分離
detain 扣留,使等候,阻止,耽擱deteriorate 惡化,變壞,變質(zhì) deviate(使)背離,(使)偏離differentiate 區(qū)別,辨別,分別
diffuse 散布,傳播,擴散,推廣dilute 變稀,變淡,稀釋;減弱 diminish 減少,縮小disable 使無能力,使殘廢
discern 辯明,認清discriminate 區(qū)別,辨別;歧視
dispense 分配,分給,施給;配藥disperse 驅(qū)散,散開
displace 移走,移置disguise 假扮,偽裝
disrupt 分裂,打破distort 歪曲,扭曲
dominate 統(tǒng)治,占據(jù)dodge 閃避,躲閃,逃避,規(guī)避
donate 捐贈,贈送doom 判定,注定
dread 害怕,畏懼drain 漸漸耗盡
duplicate復(fù)制,重復(fù)eject 離開,逐出;噴出,射出
elapse 經(jīng)過,過去,逝去elevate 舉起,提高,使高尚
elicit 發(fā)出,引出eliminate消除,淘汰,剔除
embark 乘船,裝載;開始,從事embody 體現(xiàn),包括,包含endow 捐贈,賦有endure 忍受,忍耐
enhance 提高,增加enroll 使成為…的成員,注冊
ensue 隨著發(fā)生,因而發(fā)生erase 擦掉,抹去,抹掉
erupt 爆發(fā),迸發(fā)escort 護送,護航
evacuate 撤離,撤退,疏散evaporate 蒸發(fā),消失,死亡
exempt(from)使免除evoke 引起,喚起
exclaim 呼喊,歡呼expire 到期,期滿
explore 探險,探索extract 拔出,拔取;榨出;摘錄
fabricate 建造,裝置;捏造,偽造flank 側(cè)翼包圍
flap(鳥)振翅(飛行),揮動,輕拍flare 燃燒,閃爍,突然爆發(fā)flush 變紅,臉紅,激動formulate 明確的表達,闡述
foster 照顧,培育,培養(yǎng),養(yǎng)育follow 遵從,接受
furnish.配備,裝飾gasp 喘氣,喘息
gauge 精確計量;估計,判斷gaze凝視,注視
gear(to)使適應(yīng),使適合glitter 閃爍
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graze 吃草,放牧grease 涂上,搽上
grieve使傷心,使悲傷grin 露齒笑
groan 呻吟grope 摸索,搜尋
hamper 妨礙,限制haul 拖,拉
haunt 常去,常出沒,縈饒心頭hinder 阻礙,妨害hoist舉起,升起,吊起hover 盤旋,翱翔
huddle 擠在一起,縮成一團hurl 投擲,猛投
identify 認出,確認ignite 引燃,發(fā)火
illuminate 照亮,說明,闡明immerse(in)使浸沒,使專心impair 損害,傷害impart 傳授,給予;通知,告知
impose 把…強加于inaugurate 舉行就職儀式,是…開始 incorporate 結(jié)合,合并incur 招致,蒙受
induce 勸誘,誘導(dǎo)indulge 縱容,放任
inflict on 強加于,使受痛苦inhabit 居住
inhibit 阻止,禁止,抑制intend 意欲,打算
interpret 解釋,說明initiate 開始,著手,準許加入;傳授 inject 注射,注入insulate 絕緣,絕熱,隔離
intervene 干涉,阻擾,調(diào)停intrigue 設(shè)陰謀;激起好奇心
invert 倒轉(zhuǎn),顛倒irritate 激怒,使急噪;使不舒服
jeopardize 危及,損壞jerk 猛拉,顛簸而行
jog 輕搖,緩緩行進lash 猛擊,煽動
levy 征收,征集;扣押linger 逗留,徘徊,留戀;遲緩,拖延 litter 亂丟,亂堆locate 位于,定位
loom 隱隱地出現(xiàn),壓在心頭lubricate 加潤滑油,使順利進展 lure 吸引,誘惑magnify 放大,垮大,夸獎
manifest 顯示,清楚表示,表明mean 打算,意欲
mediate 想,考慮,沉思,思考merge 合并,逐漸融入
mingle 混合起來,相混合minimize 對…做最低估計
mob 包圍(攻擊)mobilize 動員
mock 愚弄,嘲弄;使無法得逞monitor 監(jiān)聽,監(jiān)控
mourn 悲悼,哀悼,道歉necessitate 使必要
neglect 忽視,遺漏nominate 提名,指定,指派
nurture 養(yǎng)育,教養(yǎng)occupy 占領(lǐng),使忙碌
oppress 壓迫,使難受orient 朝向東方,認清形式
originate 首創(chuàng),起源outrage 侵害,觸犯,違反
overflow 溢出,漫出,洋溢overhear 偷聽,無意中聽到
overlap 重疊,相同,交叉overwhelm 壓倒,浸沒,使不安parade 游行paralyze/yse 使麻痹,使癱瘓
pedal 踩踏板peel 剝,削
perish 毀滅,死亡permeate 滲入,滲透
perplex 使困惑,使迷惑plead 辯護,答辯;懇求,請求
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poke 推,刺,塞ponder 考慮,沉思
preach 宣傳,傳教,鼓吹,倡導(dǎo)precede 在前,居先,先于
preclude 阻止,使不可能prescribe 開處方,開藥
preside主持,管理prolong 延長,拖延
propel 推進,推動protest 抗議,反對
provoke 引起,激起quantify 表示或測定。。之量
quench 熄滅,結(jié)束,滅絕radiate 輻射狀發(fā)出,從中心向各方伸展出 reassure 使安心,消除疑慮recede 后退,越遠
reconcile 使和好,調(diào)解rectify 改正,矯正
refresh 提神,使清新refrain 抑制,克制
refute 證明…不對(是錯誤的),駁訴relish 享受,愛好,喜好
remain 停留,依舊是repel 抗御,抵拒,使厭惡,使不愉快 reproach 責(zé)備rescue 營救,救援
reside(in)居留,住,存在于resign 辭職
resort(to)求助,憑借,訴諸resume 重新開始,繼續(xù)
retort 反駁,反擊retrieve 獲得,找回,補償,解救,挽回 revenge 報仇,報復(fù)revive 恢復(fù),復(fù)活
salute 行禮,致意scramble 爬,攀爬,爬行 ;爭取,爭奪 scan 細察,審視,審視scrape 剝下,刮下
scratch 抓,搔,勾掉,退出scrub 用力搽干,搽洗
segregate 隔離,分開shatter 使粉碎,使破滅,shrink 收縮,減少shutter 關(guān)閉
shuttle 往返移動standardize使標準化
sieve 過濾signify 表示,意味,有關(guān)系
simulate 假裝,偽裝,偽造,模仿smuggle 偷運,走私,偷帶
snatch 攫取,搶sneak 潛行,偷偷走
sniff 嗤之以鼻,嗅sparkle 閃閃發(fā)光,閃爍
steer 駕駛,引導(dǎo)strengthen 加強,使更強壯
stretch伸展,延伸strive奮力,抗?fàn)帲?/p>
stumble 絆倒,跌倒stun 擊暈,使目瞪口呆
subscribe 預(yù)訂,訂閱suck(用嘴)吸,吞噬,卷入
suffice 足夠,使?jié)M足suppress 鎮(zhèn)壓,平定,制止
surpass 超越,勝過sustain 承受,支撐,承住
swamp 淹沒,使透不過氣來tackle 解決,處理
tempt 引誘,勸誘terminate 終止,結(jié)束
terrify使恐怖,驚嚇testify 作證,證明,提供證據(jù)
transmit 傳播,傳遞,遺傳,傳導(dǎo)trigger 引發(fā),引起
tumble 跌倒,跌落;滾動,輾轉(zhuǎn)unify 使合一,統(tǒng)一,結(jié)合update 使現(xiàn)代化,合時代uphold 堅持,支持,贊成ventilate 使通風(fēng),使空氣流通,公開討論verify 證實,證明
visualize/ise 想象,設(shè)想view視為,看做
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whirl 回旋,旋轉(zhuǎn);暈眩,紛亂withhold 抑制,制止,隱瞞,保留wrench 猛拉,猛扭;歪曲,曲解wreck(船只)失事,毀滅,破壞
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第五篇:2010考研英語閱讀理解詞匯總結(jié)朱泰祺
2010考研英語閱讀理解詞匯總結(jié)——朱泰祺
閱讀理解常考詞語
表達作者態(tài)度的常考詞語
amazed 感到驚訝的;amazing令人驚訝的;ambiguous模棱兩可的; approved 公認的; approving贊許的;arbitrary武斷的;bewildering(=puzzling)令人迷惑的;biased(=prejudiced)有偏見的,偏心的;critical持批評態(tài)度的; depressed 感到沮喪的;depressing 令人沮喪的;depressive 壓抑的,憂愁的;disappointed(=dismayed, frustrated)感到失望的;disappointing令人失望的; doubtful懷疑的,拿不穩(wěn)的;dubious有問題的,靠不住的,值得懷疑的,猶豫不決的;enthusiastic 熱情的;gloomy沮喪的,憂愁的, hostile 敵對的;humorous 幽然的;identical 相同的;impartial(=detached,neutral, even-handed)公平的,不偏不倚的,公正的,沒有偏見的;indifferent漠不關(guān)心的,滿不在乎的;indignant(對不公平)憤慨的;ironic 諷刺的;merciful 寬容的,仁慈的;negative否定的,消極的,反面的; neutral中立的,不偏不倚的; objectionable引起反對的,令人反感的; objective客觀的; opposed反對的; opposite 對立的;optimistic樂觀的;outraged 氣憤的;partial 不公平的; perplexed 感到困惑的;pessimistic 悲觀的, positive肯定的,正面的;prejudiced有偏見的; puzzled感到困惑的; puzzling令人困惑的;radical激進的,極端的; resentful 表示怨恨的;reserved 有保留的,內(nèi)向的;reserved consent 有保留的同意;respectable 可敬的,高尚的;respectful 充滿敬意的,有禮貌的;rival(=competitive)競爭的;scared驚恐的,恐慌的, sensible 明智的,通情達理的;sensitive敏感的, skeptical 懷疑的;slight contempt 稍有蔑視;subjective主觀的;supportive 支持的,suspicious可疑的,疑心的, sympathetic同情的;tentative試探性的。
與經(jīng)濟有關(guān)的常考詞語
alleviate the Asian financial crisis 緩解亞洲金融危機,apply economic sanctions against that country 對那個國家進行經(jīng)濟制裁。banking industry 金融業(yè),business partners 商業(yè)伙伴,budget n./v.預(yù)算。business concentration 企業(yè)集中,business cycle 經(jīng)濟循環(huán),business management 企業(yè)管理。cost efficiency 成本效益,commodity prices 商品價格,commercial promotion商業(yè)促銷,channels of revenue 收入渠道,contentious trade issue有爭議的貿(mào)易問題,customs revenues 關(guān)稅收入,credit賒購,a credit balance of $250 二百五十美元的存款余額,devalued dollar 美元貶值,double-digit inflation 十位數(shù)的通貨膨漲。economic recession 經(jīng)濟不景氣,economic depression 經(jīng)濟蕭條,economic decline 經(jīng)濟衰退,economic revival 經(jīng)濟復(fù)蘇,emerging countries 新興國家,established business partners固定的商業(yè)伙伴,energy-intensive industries能源密集型工業(yè)。fading industrial competitiveness 日益削弱的工業(yè)競爭力。family economics家庭經(jīng)濟狀況。fair play 公平競爭。foreign investment 外國投資,fluctuate crude oil prices(fluctuation of crude oil prices)使原油價格波動,falling oil revenue日益減少的石油收入。economic globalization process 經(jīng)濟全球化過程,global excess demand 全球過量需求。improvement in the export climate 改善出口環(huán)境,injury claims傷害索賠,interest-bearing cheque accounts有息支票賬戶,investment returns投資回報。market-oriented economy 市場導(dǎo)向的經(jīng)濟,make profit 營利,maximize profits 使利潤最大化,merger and acquisition合并和收購,multinationals跨國公司,marketing messages銷售信息。operating costs 營業(yè)費用。package deal 一攬子交易,price system 價格體系,price index 價格指數(shù), pickup in capital spending 資金投放增加,private-enterprise 私人經(jīng)營,production costs 生產(chǎn)成本,productive resources 生產(chǎn)資料,provide further credits for the company向公司提供進一步的信貸。real economy實體經(jīng)濟。retail price 零售價, raise tariff barriers against foreign imports 提高對外國進口貨的關(guān)稅壁壘, re-engineering and downsizing 工程改組和縮小規(guī)模,real-estate broker 房地產(chǎn)經(jīng)記人。revenue(稅收等的)收入。scrutiny 精查細看。shift production from one place to another 把生產(chǎn)從一地轉(zhuǎn)移到另一地,surplus in trade 貿(mào)易順差,suspension of exports 中止出口,securities股票,有價證券。tap the consumer market 擴大消費市場,the total collapse of national economy 國民經(jīng)濟的全面崩潰, trade and investment barriers 貿(mào)易和投資壁壘,tax cuts in this year’s budget 本預(yù)算中稅收削減,trade barrier 貿(mào)易壁壘,trade balance貿(mào)易平衡,trade imbalance貿(mào)易不平衡。
與計算機技術(shù)有關(guān)的常考詞語
point and click點擊,web business 網(wǎng)上經(jīng)營,integrated circuit 集成電路,conduct online transactions 進行網(wǎng)上交易,give sb the company’s private internet 使某人能進入公司內(nèi)部的互聯(lián)網(wǎng),software company 軟件公司,computer monitor計算機監(jiān)視器,a company’s web site 公司網(wǎng)站,Internet sign-up互聯(lián)網(wǎng)帖子,online world網(wǎng)上世界,brief 短訊,a database on the Internet互聯(lián)網(wǎng)上的資料庫,interactive 人機互動的,交互式的,check a database檢查資料庫,sign up for … 登錄要求得到…,key in v.鍵入,E-mail one’s resume to sb.把某人的履歷用電子郵件發(fā)給…,online culture 網(wǎng)上文化,Internet marketing activities 互聯(lián)網(wǎng)上的銷售活動,Net purists 網(wǎng)絡(luò)凈化者,computer education advocates計算機教育鼓吹者,screen saver 屏幕保護。products compatible with the Windows operating system 與示窗操作系統(tǒng)兼容的產(chǎn)品。
4.As 用法小結(jié)
as of(=as from)從… 起。例如:1)You are in charge(負責(zé))as of today.2)The agreement starts as from March 13.as for至于。例如:1)As for me, I shall return there on arrival.2)As for me, I’m in favor of the first view.as to關(guān)于;至于。例如:He asked my advice as to what to do next.as with與 … 一樣。例如:As with so many of the major problems of society, the precise extent and nature of the environmental crisis are not entirely clear.as against(=in contrast with)與…相對照。例如:1)She gets Saturdays off in her new job as against working alternate weekends in her last one.(她新找的這份工作星期六放假,而原來的那份工作周末是隔周放假。)2)The business done this year amounts to $20,000 as against $ 15,000 last year.as regards至于。例如:There are no special rules as regards what clothes you should wear.(至于應(yīng)該穿什么衣服沒有硬性規(guī)定。)as follows如下。例如:1)The reasons are as follows.2)The report reads as follows.as it were可以說,姑且這么說。例如:He is, as it were, a walking dictionary.(他,可以說,是一部活詞典。)as opposed to和 … 相反。例如:John likes rice, as opposed to Mary, who hates it.as soon as possible盡快地。例如:We should take steps as soon as possible.may(might , could)as well do sth.不妨,最好(做某事)。例如:Since it is too late, we might as well go back home.as a rule通常。例如:1)As a rule they sat together very quietly.2)His writing as a rule is elegant.as yet到這時為止(還沒有):But none of these are as yet carefully thought-out plans.such … as to這樣 … 以致。例如:I went about my job in such a way as to try to kill two birds with one stone.not so much …as與其說…,倒不如說…:The trumpet player was certainly loud.But I wasn’t bothered by his loudness so much as by his lack of talent.(這個吹號手的聲音確實很大,但我煩的與其說是他吹得太響,倒不如說是他缺乏天分。)such as例如:Studies show that the things that contribute most to a sense of happiness cannot be bought with money, such as a good family life, friendship and work satisfaction.(研究表明,那些最能使人產(chǎn)生幸福感的東西是不能用金錢買到的,如和睦的家庭生活、友誼和事業(yè)上的滿足感。)as long as(=so long as)只要(引導(dǎo)條件從句):As long as he works hard, I don’t mind when he finishes the experiment.Just as … , so … 正如 … 一樣,… 也 …。例如:Just as air is important to man, so is water to fish.as though(=as if)似乎。例如:Christie stared angrily at her boss and turned away, as though to go out of the office.much as雖然。例如:Much as I admired David as a poet, I don’t like him as a man.(雖然我仰慕作為詩人的大衛(wèi),但我不喜歡他的為人。)as 雖然(引導(dǎo)部分倒裝的讓步從句):Young as he is, he knows a lot.(他雖年輕,但很懂事。)as作關(guān)系代詞,引導(dǎo)定語從句,代表整個主句的意思:1)A good many proposals were raised by the delegates, as was to be expected.(正如所料,代表們提出了許多建議。)2)As might be expected, the response to the question was mixed.(正如所料,人們對這個問題觀點不一。)as…as引出比較狀語從句:Americans eat twice as much protein as they actually need every day.(美國人攝取的蛋白質(zhì)是他們實際需要量的兩倍。)As is often the case事情常常是這樣:As is often the case, it happened so gradually that it was barely perceptible.5.常考同義詞和近義詞 控告某人犯了…accuse sb.of sth., charge sb.with sth.;夸大exaggerate,overestimate,overvalue,overrate,magnify;縮小(低估)underestimate,undervalue,minimize;使困惑puzzle,bewilder,confuse,perplex;影響affect, influence, impact(on), bear on ;控制control,dominate,curb,regulate,harness(=control and use);污染pollute,contaminate,foul;計算calculate,compute,reckon;出現(xiàn)appear,emerge,come into being;關(guān)心care for,foster,be concerned about;把…歸因于owe … to,attribute … to,refer … to;減輕,緩解ease,alleviate,relieve;給予render,offer,impart,confer;實現(xiàn)realize,effect;炫耀show off,parade;自尊心ego,pride,self-esteem,dignity;涌入crowd into,pour into,stream into,swarm into,pack into;體現(xiàn)express,embody;決定decide,determine,elect,make up one’s mind;渴望desire,long(for),aspire to,pant;改進improve,mend;消除eliminate,remove,erase,get rid of;威脅threat,menace;聚精會神做be absorbed in doing,be immersed in doing;有偏見的biased,partial,prejudiced;損害spoil,impair,harm,endanger;包含,包括embrace,comprise,encompass,include;停止stop,halt,cease;持久last,endure;推進further,promote;上升rise,escalate,go up,climb;繁榮prosper, flourish,thrive;容忍bear,tolerate,put up with,brook;缺點shortcoming,defect,drawback,flaw,setback;指望,依靠count on,depend on,rely on,reckon on,bank on,lean on;傾向于tend to,be inclined to,be liable to,be apt to;懷疑的skeptical,dubious,doubtful,suspicious;減少decrease,decline, reduce,diminish,temper,moderate;索然無味的uninteresting,dull,tedious,boring;不偏不倚的impartial,detached,neutral,unbiased;有意的purposeful,deliberate,intentional;培訓(xùn)train,practice,nurture;不理會ignore,discount,disregard,pay no attention to,turn a deaf ear to;改變change,alter,modify,remold,reshape;增加increase,augment,add to,multiply;拋棄discard,abandon,desert,give up,get rid of;浪費waste;dissipate;廢除abolish, do away with, scrap;揭露disclose,reveal,unveil;性格,脾氣personality,disposition;謹慎的careful,discreet,prudent,cautious;厭惡,怨恨disgust,resent,hate;滿足meet,satisfy,cater to;沉思,細想ponder,meditate,think deeply,dwell on;必然包含involve,entail;忽略,疏忽overlook, neglect,give no attention to;使沮喪,使失望disappoint, frustrate,dismay, let sb.down,depress;誘惑 lure, tempt, induce;諷刺satire, sarcasm,irony;造成,引起cause, pose, bring about, give rise to,evoke。發(fā)人深省set sb.thinking, be thought-provoking;利用make use of, take advantage of, utilize, harness;來自于come from, result from, arise from, stem from, derive from挫傷,使灰心:discourage, frustrate, upset;嚴肅的earnest, serious, grave, solemn;對…感興趣be interested in sth., be struck by sth.;拒絕,不給refuse, deny, withhold, keep back;欣賞enjoy, relish, appreciate;假裝pretend, sham;膺品fake, sham;照管take care of , look after, tend;(使)惡化make sth.worse, aggravate, deteriorate, sour;主要的,首要的primary, main, chief,principal, sovereign。