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Level 1~ Level 8
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单词索引
A 说明：
L3 => Level 3
(not) at all L3/U2/P4
a L1/U1/P1 U2 => Unit 2
a bit L2/U2/P5 P4 => Part 4
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2018/4/23
目录
Level 1  Unit 1 404
 Unit 1 2  Unit 2 444
 Unit 2 18  Unit 3 486
Level 2 Level 6
 Unit 1 41  Unit 1 522
 Unit 2 85  Unit 2 557
 Unit 3 127  Unit 3 594
Level 3 Level 7
 Unit 1 163  Unit 1 634
 Unit 2 203  Unit 2 653
 Unit 3 243  Unit 3 675
Level 4 Level 8
 Unit 1 287  Unit 1 688
 Unit 2 326  Unit 2 706
 Unit 3 362  Unit 3 729
Level 5 字母索引表 746

Level 1 懂你英语词汇表 Unit 1
n. 书 ; 卷 ; 课本 ; 账簿
Part 1 vt.& vi. 预订
vt. 登记 ; （向旅馆、饭店、戏院等）预约 ; 立案
It's nice to meet you. （控告某人） ; 订立演出契约

adj. 书的 ; 账簿上的 ; 得之（或来自）书本的 ; 按照
例句: （或依据）书本的
It's nice to meet you Tina. 例句:

It's nice to meet you Dan.
This is a book.
Open the book.
a /eɪ/
art. 一（个） ; 每一（个） ; 任一（个） boy /bɔɪ/

例句:
Dan is a man.
are /ɑr/
n. 男孩，少年 ; 儿子 ; 小伙子，家伙 ; 服务员
例句:
Dan is a man, and Ben is a boy.

The boy's name is Ben.
vi. （用于第二人称单复数现在时，第一、三人称复
数现在时）是 cell phone /sɛl fon/
n. 公亩（等于100平方米）
例句:
She and Dan are from the US.

Here are three people.
book /bʊk/
n. 手机
例句:
This is a cell phone.
close /kloʊz/
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adj. 紧密的 ; 亲密的 ; 亲近的 n. 门，户 ; 出入口 ; 一家[户] ; 通道

vt. 关 ; 结束 ; 使靠近
例句:
vi. 关 ; 结束 ; 关闭
adv. 紧密地 People open and close doors.
n. 结束 This is a door.
例句:
People open and close doors. girl /gɜrl/

Close the door.
The bank closes at 6:00.
They want to be close to their
grandchildren.
desk /dɛsk/
n. 女孩 ; 姑娘，未婚女子 ; 女职员，女演员 ; （男
人的）女朋友
例句:
Here are two people, a boy and a girl.

Lisa is a girl.
n. 书桌，办公桌 ; 服务台 ; 部门 ; （美）讲道台

adj. 书桌的，书桌上用的 is /ɪz/
例句:
This is a desk.
door /dɔr,dor/
vt.& vi. 是（be的三单形式

n. 存在
例句:
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n. 户外，野外 ; 空旷 ; 公开
Dan is a man.
vi. 使打开 ; 展示，显现
Hi, my name is Ben.
vt. 张开 ; 开放 ; 开张营业 ; 为（建筑物）揭幕
例句:
man /mæn/
Open the door.
Open the book.
She's pulling the door open.
This window is open.
Someday she wants to open her own
shop.
Our business offices are open Monday
through Friday.
n. 男人 ; 人类 ; 男子汉 ; 雇工
vt. 使振作 ; 操纵 ; 给…配置人员 ; 在…就位
int. （表示惊讶、气愤等）嘿，天哪
phone /foʊn/
例句:
Dan is a man, and Ben is a boy.
name /nem/
n. 名字 ; 名声 ; 有…名称的 ; 著名的人物
vt. 确定 ; 决定 ; 给…取名 ; 说出…的名字 n. 电话 ; 听筒 ; （发声或使用声音的）工具 ; 说某
adj. 著名的 ; 据以取名种语言的
例句: vt.& vi. 打电话（给某人）
This girl's name is Lisa Jackson. 例句:

What is your name? Can I have your phone number?
This is a cell phone.
open /ˈoʊpən/
put down /pʊt daʊn/
adj. 敞开的，开着的 ; 公开的，公共的 ; 坦率的 ; 有

议论余地的放下 ; 记下 ; 估计 ; 镇压
vt.& vi. （打）开 ; 开始 ; 睁开 ; 启动
例句:
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Put down the keys.

Part 2
Put down your hand.
bathroom /ˈbæθrum/
these /ðiz/
adj. 这些的
pron. 这些
例句:
These are her parents.

These are stairs.
n. 浴室 ; 盥洗室 ; （带抽水马桶的）厕所 ; 卫生间
例句:
woman /ˈwʊmən/
This is a bathroom.
Come out of the bathroom.
go /goʊ/
vi. 走 ; 离开 ; 去做 ; 进行
vt. 变得 ; 发出…声音 ; 成为 ; 处于…状态
n. 轮到的顺序 ; 精力 ; 干劲 ; 尝试
n. 女人，妇女 ; 成年女子 ; 女拥人或女下属 ; 女人
例句:
本能
Go in to the bathroom.
例句:
Go up the stairs.
Tina is a woman. He wants to go to a great university.
Lisa and her sister go to the same
school.
your /jʊr/
go down /ɡo daʊn/
pron. 你的，你们的 ; 尊 ; 玉 ; 乃
例句:
停止 ; 被接受 ; 沉下 ; 被打败
Put down your hand.
What is your name? 例句:
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Go down the stairs.
go up /ɡo ʌp/
pron. (he的所有格)他的 ; (he的物主代词)他的东西

det. 属于他的，用于名词前 ; 自己的 ; 指某人的 ; 上
帝的
例句:
上升 ; 响起 ; （幕布）升起 ; 破产
What is his name?
例句:
Go up the stairs.
my /maɪ/
her /hɚ, ɚ,hɚr/
adj. 我的(I的所有格形式)
int. 啊呀 ; 天啊
pron. (she的宾格)她 ; (she的所有格)她的 ; 她，指
例句:
某个国家，（一艘）船
There are five people in my family.
例句:
Hello, my name is Dan.
Her name is Kim.
It took ten minutes for her to get
dressed. put up /pʊt ʌp/
I don't know why Steve likes her so
much.
his /hɪz/
vt. 举起 ; 张贴 ; 建造 ; 提高
vi. 提供食宿 ; 直接行动
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例句: different /ˈdɪfrənt/

Put up your hand. adj. 不同的 ; 各式各样的 ; 个别的 ; 不平常
例句:
Part 3
People in these countries speak
different languages.
I They come from different countries.
do /du/
aux. 构成疑问句和否定句 ; 代替动词 ; 用于加强语

气
vt. 做 ; 干 ; 进行 ; 从事
vi. 表现 ; 进展 ; 引起 ; 行过
n. 社交聚会 ; 社交活动 ; 宴会
例句:
I come from China. 例句:
I'm fine thanks. What do you do?

What do your parents do?
This is what Lisa is going to do for
both /boʊθ/ the rest of the day.
adj. 二者，两者都 What are you doing today?
pron. 二者 Do you both come from the US?
adv. 二者，二者都 Where do you come from?

conj. 不仅…而且…，…和…都
例句:
does /dʌz/
Beijing and Shanghai are both in
conj. 做，有用，工作
China.
v. 做( do的第三人称单数 ) ; 干 ; 学习 ; 研究
Do you both come from the US?
n. 雌鹿（或雌兔、雌羚羊等）( doe的名词复数 )
例句:
closed /kloʊzd/ Where does she come from?
adj. 关闭着的，封闭着的 ; 密闭着的，保密的 ; <美 He doesn't come from the US.
>准备好了的，定了契约的
v. “close”的过去式和过去分词
from /frʌm/
例句:
prep. （表示时间）从… ; （表示原因）因为 ; （表
This window is closed.
示来源）来自… ; （表示分离）与…分离[隔开]
To his surprise, when he got there,
the consulate was closed. 例句:
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She and Dan are from the US. through Friday.

She comes from China.
people /ˈpipəl/
he /hi/
n. 人，人类 ; 居民 ; 人民 ; 种族
vt. 居住于，布满 ; 使住满人，在…殖民 ; 把动物放
养在
例句:
Here are three people, two girls and a

boy.
People speak Chinese in China.
pron. 他，它 ; 一个人

n. 雄性动物 pull / pʊl/
例句:
He comes from Canada.
open /ˈoʊpən/
vt.& vi. 拉 ; 扯 ; 拉过来 ; 划（船）

vt. 赢得 ; 吸引异性 ; 取消 ; （耍手腕）得逞
n. 拖 ; 爬 ; 影响力
例句:

adj. 敞开的，开着的 ; 公开的，公共的 ; 坦率的 ; 有 The arrow was pulled out of the body,
议论余地的 leaving just the arrowhead inside.
n. 户外，野外 ; 空旷 ; 公开
vi. 使打开 ; 展示，显现 push /pʊʃ/
vt. 张开 ; 开放 ; 开张营业 ; 为（建筑物）揭幕
例句:
Open the door.

Open the book.
shop.
vt.& vi. 推，推动
vt. 推动，增加 ; 对…施加压力，逼迫 ; 按 ; 说服
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n. 推，决心 ; 大规模攻势 ; 矢志的追求

vi. 推进 ; 增加 ; 努力争取
例句:
She's pushing the door open.

His boss pushed him too far one too
many times, so he couldn't wait to
quit.
Aggressive people often push their own pron. 他/她/它们 ; 人们，大家 ; 政府，当局 ; 她们
ideas or try to force others to follow
例句:
them.
They come from different countries.
same /sem/
adj. 同一的 ; 相同的，同样的

where /wer/
pron. 同一事物 ; 同样的人 ; （和…）同样的事物 ; adv. 哪里，在哪里 ; 到哪里 ; 某种情势或位置

（数目、颜色、大小、质量等）相同 conj. 在…的地方
adv. 同样，类似 n. 地方，场所
pron. 哪里
例句:
例句:
They don't come from the same country.
Lisa and her sister go to the same Where does she come from?
school. Where do you live?
These two purses look the same. Weddings are where two people get
married.
she /ʃi/
write /raɪt/
pron. 她，它
vt.& vi. 写 ; 写信 ; 写作 ; 作曲
例句:
例句:
She comes from China.
People write with pencils.
She wrote some of the most popular
they /ðe/ love stories of all time.
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Part 4 have /hæv/
aux. 用以构成完成式及完成式的不定式，表示已
about /əˈbaʊt/ 经…
vt. 有，具有 ; 拿，取得 ; 从事 ; 必须，不得不
prep. 关于 ; 大约 ; 在…周围
n. 〈口〉有产者，有钱人 ; 富国 ; 〈英俚〉欺骗，
adv. 大约 ; 在附近 ; 在四周 ; 几乎
诈骗
adj. 在附近的 ; 四处走动的 ; 在起作用的 ; 在流行中
的例句:
例句: Have a great day.

Have a good day!
He was just about to check out of his
Can I have your phone number?
hotel when he felt a pain.
I have some questions for you.
I live in Beijing. How about you?
Do you have a favorite color?
It's about 20 meters north of the
We have five toes on each foot.
shopping center.
We have five fingers on each hand.
Their rent is about 30% of their
I have one brother and one sister.
income.
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Do you want to have lunch?
come /kʌm/ Would you like to have breakfast

together?
vi. 来 ; 开始 ; 出现 ; 发生
vt. 做 ; 装扮…的样子 ; 将满（…岁）
int. 嗨！ how /haʊ/
例句: adv. 怎样 ; 健康状况如何 ; 到何种地步 ; 以任何方
Come out of the bathroom. 式
Come out of the elevator. n. 方法 ; 方式
例句:
good /ɡʊd/ How are you today?

How do you spell your name?
adj. 好的 ; 优秀的 ; 有益的 ; 漂亮的，健全的 How old are you Dan?
n. 好处，利益 ; 善良 ; 善行 ; 好人
adv. 同well
例句: live /lɪv/
Angela is good at math and science. vi. 生存 ; 居住 ; 生活，过活 ; 在生活中得到享受

Their Chinese is very good. vt. 经历 ; 度过
Their parents' Chinese isn't very 例句:
good.
She lives in Beijing.
The weather is good here too.
Without food and water, we cannot
Have a good day!
live.
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see /si/ weather /ˈwɛðɚ/
vt.& vi. 看见 ; 领会，理解 ; 查看 ; 参观

n. 主教教区 ; 主教权限 ; 牧座
例句:
It's nice to see you.

He wears glasses because he can't see
very well.
You can see a movie in a cinema.
n. 天气，气象 ; 暴风雨
I feel like seeing a movie.
vt.& vi. 晒干，风化
I see what you mean.
vt. 平安渡过，挨过 ; [地]使风化
I see his point.
We'd like to see the doctor as soon as 例句:
possible.
How is the weather there?
sunny /ˈsʌni/ you /jə/
adj. 和煦的：照到阳光的 ; 快活的，性情开朗亲切

pron. 你 ; 你们，您们 ; 各位 ; 大家
的
例句:
例句:
Where are you from?
It's sunny and warm.
I like this sunny weather.
Part 5
there /ðer/ English

adv. 在那里 ; 那里 ; 在那一点上例句:
pron. 表示某物或某人的存在或某事的发生（常用
I speak two languages, English and
作be, seem或appear的主语）
French.
int. （表示满足、烦恼）你瞧，好啦，得啦
例句:
How is the weather there? am /æm/

There are two men.
There is one woman.
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例句:
It's my birthday today.
doesn't /ˈdʌznt/
aux. 表示否定
例句:
abbr. (=amplitude modulation) <无>调频，调谐
She doesn't live in the US.
vi. （用于第一人称单数现在时）是
aux. （与v-ing连用构成现在进行时，与v-ed连用构
成被动语态）
great /ɡret/
例句:
adj. 伟大的，杰出的 ; 优异的，显著的 ; 很多的 ; 重
I'm 12 years old.
大的
I'm from Canada.
adv. [口语]很好地 ; 令人满意地，成功地，顺利地 ;
得意地
n. 大人物们 ; 伟大人物 ; 重要人物，大师 ; 名家
ask a question /æsk e
ˈkwɛstʃən/ 例句:
That's great. Thanks Dan.

Have a great day.
The company takes great pride in being
honest with its customers.
happy birthday /ˈhæpi

ˈbɚθˌde/
问问题 ; 提问 ; 发问
例句:
May I ask you some questions?
birthday /ˈbɜrθdeɪ/
n. 生日快乐
例句:
Happy birthday Dan.
how /haʊ/
n. 生日 ; 诞辰 ; 成立纪念日
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adv. 怎样 ; 健康状况如何 ; 到何种地步 ; 以任何方

式
n. 方法 ; 方式
例句:
How are you today?

How old are you Dan?
n. 数字 ; 数量 ; 号码 ; 编号
v. 标号 ; 总计 ; 把…算作
language /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
例句:
Question number 1: What's your name?

In math class we learn about numbers
and shapes.
The number of customers in each city
is growing rapidly.
n. 语言，语言文字 ; 表达能力 ; 言语，语风，文 old /oʊld/

风，文体 ; 专门用语，术语
adj. 老的 ; 古老的 ; 以前的 ; （用于指称被替代的东
例句: 西）原来的
n. 古时
What languages do you speak?
I speak two languages, English and 例句:
French.
Some of her patients are very old.
His old passport is expiring next
morning /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/
week.
This young couple enjoys watching old
movies such as Titanic.
I'm 12 years old.
people /ˈpipəl/
n. 人，人类 ; 居民 ; 人民 ; 种族
n. 早晨 ; 上午 ; 黎明 ; 早期，初期 vt. 居住于，布满 ; 使住满人，在…殖民 ; 把动物放
养在
例句:
例句:
Good morning Tina.
Here are three people, two girls and a
boy.
number /ˈnʌmbɚ/ People speak Chinese in China.
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some /sʌm/ How is the weather there?

There are two men.
adj. 一些 ; 某个 ; 大约 ; 相当多的
There is one woman.
pron. 一些 ; 若干 ; 其中的一部分 ; （数量不确切时
用）有些人
adv. 非常 ; 相当 ; <美>稍微
what /wɑt/
例句:
pron. （用以询问某人或某事物的词）什么，多少 ;
May I ask you some questions? …的事物
Some of his passengers are very adj. …的（事物或人）
interesting. adv. （用于感叹句中）
If two things are associated with each int. （用以表示不相信或惊奇） ; （用以表示未听清
other, they are connected in some way. 楚对方说的话）
例句:
speak /spik/ What languages do you speak?

vt.& vi. 讲，谈 ; 演说 ; 从某种观点来说 This is what Lisa did earlier today.
例句:

I speak two languages, English and
year /jɪr/
French.
I want to speak to a human being!
I was planning to vote against him,
but after hearing him speak, I'm going
to reconsider.
there /ðer/
n. 年 ; 年纪 ; 一年的期间 ; 某年级的学生
adv. 在那里 ; 那里 ; 在那一点上例句:
pron. 表示某物或某人的存在或某事的发生（常用
作be, seem或appear的主语） There are 12 months in a year.
int. （表示满足、烦恼）你瞧，好啦，得啦 February is the second month of the

year.
例句:
I'm 34 years old today!
I'm 12 years old.
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adj. 大的 ; 重要的 ; （计划）庞大的 ; 大方的

Part 1 adv. 大量地 ; 成功地 ; 夸大地 ; 宽宏大量地
n. 大亨 ; 大公司
afternoon /ˌæftərˈnun/ 例句:
This chair is big.
circle /ˈsɜrkl/
n. 下午 ; 后期，后部
例句:
Good afternoon Dan.

It's in the afternoon, at 1:00.
n. 圆 ; 圆状物 ; 一圈 ; 圈子
vt. 圈出，包围 ; 绕…运转
age /edʒ/
vi. 环绕，盘旋
例句:
n. 年龄 ; 时代 ; 老年 ; 年龄段
vt.& vi. （使）长大 ; 使显老 ; 使变老 ; 使苍老 Sit in a circle.
vi. [化学]老化 ; 陈化，熟化 ; （吸毒者随年龄增长而
主动）戒毒，戒除毒品
vt. [化学]使老化 ; 使陈化 ; 使熟化 ; 估计，推测（马 how /haʊ/
的年龄）
adv. 怎样 ; 健康状况如何 ; 到何种地步 ; 以任何方
例句: 式
n. 方法 ; 方式
They are the same age.
Some mammals lived through the age of 例句:
the dinosaurs, but they couldn't
How are you today?
compete.
beautiful /ˈbjutəfəl/
adj. 美丽的，美好的 ; 极好的 it /ɪt/
例句:
It is a beautiful city.
big /bɪɡ/
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little /ˈlɪtl/
adj. 小的 ; 琐碎的 ; 娇小的 ; 幼小的

adv. 不多，略微 ; 少许，一点 ; 短时间地
n. （表示否定）微少 ; 没有多少 ; 短时间
det. （数量上）微少的，少到几乎没有的 ; （a
little）少量的，一些
例句:
pron. 它 ; 他 ; 正好是所需的 ; 事实[情况]
This chair is little.
n. <美俚>傻瓜，笨蛋 ; <俚>绝妙的人 ; 理想的东
I study a little bit every day.
西 ; 登峰造极
例句:
Istanbul! It is a beautiful city.

long /lɔŋ/
adj. 长的 ; 长时间的 ; 冗长的，过长的 ; 长音的

adv. 长久地 ; 始终 ; 遥远地
know /noʊ/ n. 长时间，长时期 ; [语]长音节 ; （服装的）长尺
寸 ; 长裤
v. 知道 ; 了解 ; 认识 ; 确信
vi. 渴望，极想
n. 知情
例句:
例句:
This pencil is long.
Do you know that man over there?
How long did it take for the ambulance
to arrive?
left /lɛft/ It took them longer because they

stopped for breakfast along the way.
person /ˈpɜrsn/
adj. 左边的，左侧的 ; 左派的

n. 左，左面 ; [军]左翼 ; 左派，激进分子
adv. 向左 ; 在左边
v. 离开( leave的过去式和过去分词)
n. 人 ; （语法）人称 ; 身体 ; 容貌
例句:
例句:
The person on the left is a man.
Go to the end of the street and turn The person on the left is a man.
left.
short /ʃɔrt/
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adj. 短的，短暂的 ; 矮的 ; 短缺的 ; 短期的 who /hu/

adv. 突然 ; 唐突地 ; 简短地 ; 横贯地
pron. 谁 ; 什么人 ; 关系代词，有先行词 ; 孰
n. 短裤 ; 短路 ; 缺乏
vt. 故意少给…的零头，骗取例句:
vi. 短路
I don't know who he is.
例句: In China, Paul has a good friend who
This pencil is short. lives in Beijing.
On Fridays, they have a short Policemen catch people who drive too
practice. fast.
This man is short.

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spell /spɛl/
accident /ˈæksɪdənt, -ˌdɛnt/
vt. 拼写 ; 导致，意味着 ; 组成（一个词）的字母
n. 意外事件 ; 事故 ; 机遇，偶然 ; 附属品
是…
vi. 轮替例句:
n. 符咒，咒语 ; 魅力 ; 一段时间 ; 轮班
They died in a car accident.
例句:

apartment /əˈpɑrtmənt/
tall /tɔl/
adj. 身材高的，高大的 ; （数量）大的 ; （俚）过

分的，夸张的
adv. 夸大地 ; 趾高气扬地
例句:
This man is tall.

n. 寓所，住房 ; 房间 ; 公寓楼 ; （有特殊用途或专
属某人的）豪华寓所
that /ðæt, ðət/ 例句:
det. 那个，那 They live in an apartment.
pron. 那个，那
conj. 多么 ; 如此…以至 ; 用于某些动词、形容词和
名词后，引出各种从句 away /əˈwe/
adv. 不那么 ; 那样 adv. 离开，远离 ; 在远处 ; 消失
例句: adj. 不在的 ; 遥远的 ; 客场比赛
Do you know that man over there? 例句:

The video on our website is not that Put away your phone.
good. The girl is facing away from the
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stairs. It's day time. The sun is up.

They always miss him when he is away.
dead /dɛd/
brother /ˈbrʌðɚ/
adj. 死去的 ; 完全的 ; 无感觉的 ; 呆板的
n. 兄弟 ; 同事，同胞 ; 同志 adv. 完全地 ; 非常 ; 绝对 ; 极度
int. （表示生气或吃惊）我的老兄！ n. 死者 ; （死一样的）寂静 ; 极寒时候
例句: 例句:
This is Ben's brother. His other grandparents are dead.

Her car battery was dead, so she had
to call for help.
can /kæn/
aux. 能 ; 能够 ; 可以 ; 可能
vt. 将…装入密封罐中保存
die /daɪ/
n. 罐头 ; （用金属或塑料制作的）容器 ; （马口铁 vt.& vi. 死亡，熄灭 ; 凋零，枯萎 ; 渴望，盼望

或其他金属制作的）食品罐头 n. 钢型，硬模 ; 骰子
例句: 例句:
Can I have your phone number? They died in a car accident.

She can run very fast.
Can you help me into a taxi?
draw /drɔ/
day /de/
vt.& vi. 绘画 ; 拖，拉 ; 招致 ; 吸引

vt. 画 ; 拉 ; 吸引
n. 一天 ; 白天 ; 时期 ; 节日 vi. 移动 ; 拔出剑 ; 皱缩 ; 汲取
adj. 日间的 ; 逐日的 n. 平局 ; 抽奖
adv. 每天 ; 经常在白天地
例句:
例句:
Draw a line.
It's day time. Draw a map.
So the process begins by breathing in
air, which happens when the lungs
day time expand and draw in air.
The first blow hit Caesar in his neck
例句:
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and drew blood. n. （外）祖母 ; 老奶奶 ; 女祖先

vt. 当…的祖母
vi. 当祖母
evening /ˈivnɪŋ/
例句:
n. 傍晚 ; 黄昏 ; 晚会 ; 晚年，衰退期，末期
This is his grandmother.
adj. 在晚上的 ; 为晚上的 ; 晚上用的
int. 晚上好
例句: grandparent /ˈgrænperənt/
He teaches in the afternoon and

evening.
Good evening.
father /ˈfɑðɚ/
n. 父亲 ; 祖先 ; （尤指天主教和东正教的）神父 ;
天父 n. 祖父或祖母 ; 外祖父或外祖母
vt. 成为父亲 ; 创立（新思想） ; 创造 ; 发明（新方
例句:
法）
Here are Ben's grandparents.
例句:
This is his father.

His father's name is Paul. have /hæv/
grandfather /ˈɡrændˌfɑðɚ,
经…
ˈɡræn-/
n. 〈口〉有产者，有钱人 ; 富国 ; 〈英俚〉欺骗，
n. （外）祖父 ; 始祖诈骗
vt. 新规定限制 ; 不受新条例
例句:
例句:
Have a great day.
This is his grandfather. Have a good day!
grandmother /ˈɡrændˌmʌðɚ, Do you have a favorite color?
ˈɡræn-/ We have five toes on each foot.
Would you like to have breakfast
together?
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light /laɪt/ me /mi/
n. 光 ; 发光体 ; 电灯 ; 点火器 pron. （人称代词I的宾格）我

adj. 轻的 ; 明亮的 ; 浅色的 ; 少量的 n. 自我 ; 自我的一部分 ; 极端自私的人 ; [音乐]固定
v. 点燃 ; 照亮 ; 用光指引唱法时的E音
adv. 轻地，轻装地
例句:
例句:
You can send me a message.
Turn on the light.
Turn off the light.
The light from the Moon comes from the message /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
Sun.
We see stars as small points of light
in the night sky.
A pessimist sees things with a
negative light and has little hope for
the future.
map /mæp/ n. 信息 ; 消息 ; 要旨 ; 教训
v. 给…发消息 ; 给…留言
例句:

When you messaged me, you seemed
really upset.
n. 地图，天体图 ; 类似地图的事物 ; 〈美俚〉脸，

mother /ˈmʌðɚ/
面孔 ; （染色体上基因排列的）遗传图 n. 母亲，妈妈 ; 女修道院院长 ; 大娘
vt. 绘制（一地区等的）地图 ; 勘查 ; 详细规划 ; [遗 vt. 像母亲般地照顾 ; 养育 ; 溺爱
传学]比对
例句:
例句:
This is his mother.
Draw a map. His mother's name is Kathy.
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night time country and attempts to take control.
例句:
It's night time. The sun is down. sister /ˈsɪstɚ/
n. 姐妹 ; （称志同道合者）姐妹 ; 修女 ; 护士
adj. 姐妹般的 ; 同类型的
parent /ˈperənt/
v. 如姐妹般相待
例句:
This is Ben's sister.

Lisa has a sister, but no brother.
take out /tek aʊt/
n. 父亲（或母亲） ; 先辈 ; 根源，起源 ; 保护者
例句:
These are his parents.

Her parents are teachers.
plus /plʌs/
v. 取出，除去 ; 拔掉 ; 把…带出去 ; 邀请（某人）
prep. （表示运算）加 ; （表示包容）外加 ; [口语] 外出
和 ; （表示数目）在零（度）以上
例句:
n. 加号 ; [数学]正量 ; 好处 ; 附加物
adj. 加的 ; 正的 ; 附加的 ; 比所示数量多的 Take out your phone.
例句:
Two boys plus one girl equals three their /ðer/

children.
send /sɛnd/
vt. 送 ; 使作出（某种反应） ; 派遣 ; 使进入（某状

态）
vt.& vi. 用无线电波发送，发出信息
vi. 派遣，发出，派人
pron. 他（她，它）们的 ; 在提及性别不详的人时，
adj. [仅用作定语]用于发送的
用以代替 him 或 her
例句:
例句:
Their family name is Harris.
It sends its army into the other
English is their second language.
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We live in a house.
turn off /tɚn ɔf/

with /wɪθ/
prep. 和，跟 ; 随着 ; 关于 ; 和…一致
例句:
His grandparents don't live with them.

Can you pay with cash?
（把…）关掉 ; 完成 ; 解雇 ; 转向 With global warming, global

temperatures are rising.
例句:
Turn off the light. Part 3
turn on /tɚn ɑn/ adult / əˈdʌlt, ˈædʌlt/
打开（水、电视、收音机、灯、煤气等） ; （使） adj. 成熟的 ; （智力、思想、行为）成熟的 ; 成年

感兴趣 ; （使）兴奋 ; 发动人的 ; 成年的
n. 成年的人或动物
例句:
例句:
Turn on the light.
Her father teaches English to adults.
How many adult ducks are there?
we /wi/
ball /bɔl/
pron. 我们，咱们 ; 笔者，本人 ; 朕 ; 人们
例句:
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n. 球 ; 棒球（投手投出的）坏球 ; 拇指球 ; 舞会 Run to the bus.

vt. 做成球状，使成团块 ; （指男性）和（女性）交 Sometimes she takes a bus.
媾（美式英语）
vi. 呈球形，成团块 ; [美国俚语、口语]狂欢作乐，
消遣 ; 尽情作乐，尽情地玩 but /bʌt,bət/
例句: conj. 但是 ; 而是 ; 除了 ; 只因为
Throw a ball. prep. 除…以外

adv. 只 ; 不过 ; 只是 ; 另一方面
Catch a ball.
n. 借口 ; 推辞 ; 但是 ; 反对
pron. [关系代词，意义相当于 who…not, which…
bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪkl/
not]
vt. 对…说“但是”
例句:
Lisa has a sister, but no brother.
child /tʃaɪld/
n. 自行车 ; 脚踏车
v. 骑自行车
例句:
Ride a bicycle.
bus /bʌs/
n. 小孩，孩子 ; 幼稚的人 ; 产物 ; 弟子
例句:
Christina is their only child.

Her mother teaches English to
children.
classroom /ˈklæsrum/
n. 公共汽车，巴士，客机 ; （口）汽车，机器脚踏 n. 教室，课堂 ; 教学活动，教学方法

车，飞机 ; [计]（电脑的）总线 ; [电]信息转移通
例句:
路，悔流条，母线
vt. 用公共汽车运送 Students study in classrooms at
vi. 乘公共汽车 ; 打杂工 school.
例句:
cloudy /ˈklaʊdi/
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divide /dɪˈvaɪd/
vt.& vi. 分 ; 划分 ; 分离 ; （使）产生分歧

n. 分水岭，分界线 ; 分配
例句:
Divide two by four.
adj. 多云的 ; 阴天的 ; 朦胧的 ; 愁容满面的

do /du/
例句:
It's cloudy today. 气
vt. 做 ; 干 ; 进行 ; 从事
vi. 表现 ; 进展 ; 引起 ; 行过
coach /koʊtʃ/ n. 社交聚会 ; 社交活动 ; 宴会
例句:
What do you do?

the rest of the day.
What are you doing today?
Do you both come from the US?
n. 教练 ; （铁路）旅客车厢 ; 长途客运汽车 ; 四轮 Where do you come from?
大马车
vt.& vi. 训练 ; 辅导
vt. 训练 ; 指导 floor /flɔr, flor/
vi. 作指导 ; 受训练[辅导] ; 坐马车旅行
n. 地面，地板 ; 楼层 ; 底部 ; 议员席
例句: vt. 铺地板 ; 击败，打倒
Coaches teach sports. 例句:
Their apartment is on the 5th floor.
could /kʊd/
aux. “can”的过去式 ; 能够，打算 ; 用于假设语气的 friend /frɛnd/

条件句 ; 用于虚拟语气的结论句
n. 朋友，友人 ; 资助者 ; 助手 ; 近亲
例句: v. <诗>与…为友
If they collide with Earth they could 例句:

cause an extinction event.
They are friends.
First, could you tell me about your
family?
Could you give me its number?
go home /ɡo hom/
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回家 ride /raɪd/
例句:
It's time to go home.
grade /ɡred/
n. 等级 ; 职别 ; 成绩等级 ; 年级
vt. 安排 ; 依序排列，依等级排列 ; 评估 ; 评分
vi. 属于…等级 ; 缓缓地变化或发展 vt.& vi. 乘，骑，驾
n. （乘坐汽车等的）旅行 ; 乘骑 ; （乘车或骑车
例句:
的）短途旅程 ; 供乘骑的游乐设施
Lisa is in the 7th grade. vt. （骑马、自行车等）穿越 ; 搭乘 ; 飘浮
例句:
hot /hɑt/ Ride a bicycle.
school /skul/
adj. 热的 ; 辣的 ; 激动的 ; 热门的

vt. 使兴奋，使激动
adv. 热的 ; 紧迫的
vi. 变热 n. 学校 ; 上学 ; 学院 ; 群
vt. 训练，锻炼 ; 教育，教导 ; 约束 ; 给…上学
例句:
例句:
It's hot!
Wow! she's beautiful, and hot! They go to school.
I feel like eating something hot and
spicy.
These red peppers are very hot and see you
spicy. 再见
例句:
it's time to do sth See you tomorrow!
例句:
It's time to go home. sport /spɔrt/
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vt. 教 ; 教导，训练 ; 教授
vi. 教书
例句:
Teachers teach in schools.

They both teach English.
n. 运动 ; 游戏 ; 娱乐 ; 运动会 tell /tɛl/

vt.& vi. 炫耀，给人看，玩弄 vt. 告诉，说 ; 辨别 ; 吩咐 ; 讲述
vi. 游戏 vt.& vi. 分辨，辨别 ; 告诉，吩咐 ; 泄漏 ; 保证
vt. 游戏 ; 参加体育运动 ; 夸耀 vi. 泄密，告发 ; （颜色、声音等）显示 ; 识别
adj. 运动的 n. [考古学]（古代村落遗址堆积而成的）台形土墩 ;
例句: [方言]讲的话 ; 谈话 ; 传闻
Coaches teach sports. 例句:

She's good at sports. First, could you tell me about your
family?
I can't tell you anything.
student /ˈstudnt/
throw /θroʊ/
n. 学生，大学生 ; 研究者，学者 ; 中学生 ; <美俚>

初学者
例句: vi. 投掷 ; 丢 ; 抛
n. 投掷的距离 ; 丢
Lisa and her sister are students.
vt. 掷（色子） ; 抛 ; 猛动（头、臂、腿） ; 使处
于，使限于
teach /titʃ/ 例句:
Throw a ball.
time /taɪm/
n. 时间 ; 时刻 ; 时代 ; 次
vt. 为…安排时间 ; 测定…的时间 ; 调准（机械的）
速度 ; 拨准（钟、表）的快慢
vi. 合拍 ; 和谐 ; 打拍子
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adj. 定时的 ; 定期的 ; [美国英语]分期（付款）的 heavy /ˈhɛvi/

int. [体育]时间到，（一场或一局等的）比赛时限，
adj. 重的，沉重的 ; 大量的，浓密的 ; 激烈的 ; 重型
暂停
的
例句: n. 重物 ; 庄重的角色
Hey, what time is it? adv. 密集地 ; 大量地 ; 笨重地
例句:
tomorrow /təˈmɑroʊ/ This man is short and heavy.
adv. 在明天，在明日
n. 明天 ; 最近，不远的将来 interesting /ˈɪntrɪstɪŋ/
例句: adj. 令人感兴趣的，有趣的 ; 引起兴趣的 ; 有趣的 ;
See you tomorrow! 令人关注的
例句:
walk /wɔk/ That's interesting.
vt.& vi. 走 ; 步行 ; 散步
n. 步行 ; 步态 ; 人行道 ; 步行的路径 job /dʒɑb/
vi. 行走 ; 陪伴…走 ; 徒步旅行 ; 不翼而飞
n. （一件）工作 ; 职责 ; 职业 ; （作为一个单元处
vt. 牵着（动物）走，遛，赶着…走
理的）作业
例句: vt. 承包 ; 代客买卖
Walk to the door. vi. 做零工 ; 作包工 ; 打杂
People walk on a sidewalk. 例句:
I like my job.
Part 4
Lisa's parents both have jobs.
drive /draɪv/
many /ˈmɛni/
adj. 许多，多的
pron. （与复数动词连用）大多数人
例句:
There are many countries in Europe.

Many people can speak two languages.
v. 驾驶 ; 开车 ; 驱动 ; 迫使
n. 驱车旅行 ; 驱动力 ; 车道 ; 驱动器 north /nɔrθ/
例句:
People drive cars on a street.
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second /ˈsekənd/
n. 秒 ; 瞬间 ; 次货 ; 第二份食物
adj. 第二的 ; 次要的 ; 居第二位的 ; 另外的
adv. 第二 ; 其次 ; 以第二位
vt. 支持 ; 临时调派 ; 附议 ; 赞成提案
例句:

n. 北方 ; 北部 ; （美国南北战争时与南方作战的）
What's your second class?
北部各州 ; 北方发达国家（尤指欧洲和北美各国）
adj. 北方的 ; 北部的 ; 朝北的 ; （风，光线）来自北
方的
adv. 在北方 ; 自北地 ; 向北方
several /ˈsɛvərəl,ˈsɛvrəl/
adj. 几个的 ; 专有的 ; 各自的 ; 分别的

例句:
pron. 几个，数个 ; 一些
Canada is north of the US.
例句:
The US is in North America.
I can speak several languages.
pilot /ˈpaɪlət/
sidewalk /ˈsaɪdˌwɔk/
n. 飞行员 ; 引航员 ; 向导 ; [机械学]导向器（或轴）

vt. 驾驶 ; 试验 ; 试点 ; 为（船舶）引航（或操舵） n. 人行道
adj. 试验性的 ; 导向的 ; 驾驶员的 ; 辅助的
例句:
例句:
People walk on a sidewalk.
I'm a pilot. I fly airplanes.
Dan is a pilot.
south /saʊθ/
right now /raɪt naʊ/
立即 ; 此刻，目前 ; 此时
例句:
Right now you are studying English.
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n. 南方 ; 南部 ; 美国南方各州 ; （南半球的）发展装饰得古怪而有艺术趣味，把…装饰得有艺术价值 ;

中国家把…加以艺术乔装，使艺术化[仅用于 art up 短语
adj. 南的 ; （风）来自南方的 ; 南风的 ; 南方吹来的中]
adv. 向南方，在南方
例句:
例句:
She isn't good at art.
Mexico is south of the US.
Brazil is in South America.
Let's meet at the south entrance. at the same time /æt ði sem
taɪm/
同时 ; 一起 ; 但是 ; 然而
thin /θɪn/
例句:
adj. 薄的 ; 瘦的 ; 稀少的 ; 细的
vt. 使瘦 ; 使淡 ; 使稀疏 I have math class at the same time.
vi. 变薄 ; 变瘦 ; 变淡
adv. 稀疏地，微弱地
bench /bɛntʃ/
例句:
This man is tall and thin.

As we move above the Earth's surface
the air gets thinner.
At high altitudes, the air is too thin
to breathe.
wife /waɪf/ n. （木制）长凳，工作台 ; 法官，法官席 ; （英国

议会的）议员席 ; 场边的运动员休息区
n. 妻子，太太 ; 夫人，老婆 ; 已婚妇女
vt. 给…以席位 ; 为…设置条凳
例句:
例句:
I have a wife and two children.
She's sitting on a bench.
What's your wife's name?
Part 5 black /blæk/
art /ɑrt/
n. 艺术 ; 艺术作品 ; （需要技术、工艺的）行业 ;
文艺（包括绘画、雕塑、建筑、音乐、舞蹈、戏
剧、文学等）
vi. thou art 即 you are,对一人讲话时用
adj. 艺术的 ; （为）艺术家的 ; 艺术品的 ; 具有艺术
性的
vt.& vi. [口语]（把…）装饰得古色古香，（把…）
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adj. 黑（色）的 ; 黑色人种的 ; 黑暗的 ; 不加牛奶的 can /kæn/

n. 黑色 ; 黑人 ; 黑颜料 ; 黑暗
v. 使变黑 ; 抵制 ; 拒绝 ; 使变黑暗
例句: n. 罐头 ; （用金属或塑料制作的）容器 ; （马口铁
This coat is black. 或其他金属制作的）食品罐头
例句:
blue /blu/ Can I have your phone number?

class /klæs/
n. 班 ; 等级 ; 阶级 ; 种类
vt. 把…归入某等级，把…看作（或分类、归类） ;
把…编入某一班级
n. 蓝色 ; [复数]（美国海、陆、空三军穿的）蓝色制 adj. 很好的，优秀的，出色的
服 ; 蓝颜料 ; [the blue(s)][用作单数或复数]布鲁斯 vi. 属于…类（或等级），被列为某类（或某级）
（歌曲）（一种伤感的美国黑人民歌）
例句:
adj. 蓝色的 ; 沮丧的，忧郁的 ; 下流的
vt. 把…染成蓝色 ; 使成蓝色 ; 给…用上蓝剂 ; 用上 What's your first class?
蓝剂于 My first class is math.
vi. 变成蓝色，呈蓝色
例句:
coat /koʊt/
This is a blue scarf.
brown /braʊn/
n. 上衣，外套
vt. 给…穿上上衣[外套] ; 盖上
例句:
adj. 棕色的 ; 褐色的 ; 被晒黑的 ; 未去壳的 This coat is black.

n. 褐色 ; 棕色
v. 变成棕色 ; 成褐色 ; 晒黑 ; 烤得焦黄
例句:
drawing /ˈdrɔɪŋ/
This hat is brown.
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n. 绘画 ; 制图 ; 图画 ; 图样 n. 手套 ; 棒球手套 ; 拳击手套
v. 绘画(draw的现在分词) ; 拖 ; 拉 ; 拔出 vt. 给…戴手套 ; 用…的手套
例句: 例句:
Her drawings aren't very good. These gloves are black.
fast /fæst/ go /goʊ/
adj. 快的 ; 走得快 ; 感光快的 ; 紧的 vi. 走 ; 离开 ; 去做 ; 进行

adv. （比准确的时间或宣布的时间）快 ; 迅速地 ; vt. 变得 ; 发出…声音 ; 成为 ; 处于…状态
紧紧地 ; 彻底地 n. 轮到的顺序 ; 精力 ; 干劲 ; 尝试
vi. 禁食，（尤指）斋戒
例句:
n. 禁食期，斋戒期 ; 断食，节食
例句:
Go up the stairs.
She can run very fast. He wants to go to a great university.
Airplanes are the fastest way to Lisa and her sister go to the same
travel a long distance. school.
first /fɜrst/ good /ɡʊd/
n. 第一，最初 ; 头等 ; 一号， ; [乐]高音部 adj. 好的 ; 优秀的 ; 有益的 ; 漂亮的，健全的

adv. 最早，最初 ; 首次 ; 宁愿 ; 优先 n. 好处，利益 ; 善良 ; 善行 ; 好人
adj. 第一流的 ; 最初的，最早的 ; 基本的，概要的 ; adv. 同well
高音的
例句:
num. 第一
Angela is good at math and science.
例句:
Their Chinese is very good.
What's your first class? Their parents' Chinese isn't very
good.
The weather is good here too.
glove /ɡlʌv/ Have a good day!
hat /hæt/
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n. 帽子 ; （帽子所表示的）职位，职务 vt. 跳 ; 跳过 ; 快速移动 ; （因吃惊、害怕或激动

vt. 给…戴上帽子，为…提供帽子而）猛地一动
vi. 供应帽子 ; 制造帽子 vi. 暴涨 ; 跳跃 ; 猛增
n. 猛长，暴涨 ; （需要跳越的）障碍 ; 跳伞
例句:
例句:
This hat is brown.
She can jump rope.
home /hoʊm/
n. 家 ; 家庭 ; 家庭生活 ; 终点
jump rope /dʒʌmp rop/
adj. 家庭的 ; 家用的 ; 本地的 ; 本部的

adv. 在家 ; 在家乡 ; 深深地 ; 深入地
vi. 回家 ; 有家 ; 朝向 ; 自动导航
vt. 把…送回家 ; 送…回家 ; 给…提供住处 ; 使有安
身之处
例句:
At home, they speak English.

It's time to go home. n. [体]跳绳
例句:
in the afternoon /ɪn ði

She can jump rope.
Jumper can jump rope!
ˌæftɚˈnun/
adv. 在下午
例句: like /laɪk/
It's in the afternoon, at 1:00. vt. 喜欢 ; （与 would 或 should 连用表示客气）想 ;

He teaches in the afternoon and 想要 ; 喜欢做
evening. prep. （表示属性）像 ; （表示方式）如同 ; （询问

意见）…怎么样 ; （表示列举）比如
adj. 相似的 ; 相同的
jump /dʒʌmp/ n. 相类似的人[事物] ; 喜好 ; 爱好 ; （尤指被视为没

有某人或某物那么好的）种类，类型
conj. 像…一样 ; 如同 ; 好像 ; 仿佛
adv. （非正式口语，代替 as）和…一样 ; 如 ; （非
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正式口语，思考说下句话、解释或举例时用）大概 ; n. 中部，中间 ; 腰部 ; 中央 ; 正中
可能 adj. 中部的 ; 中央的 ; 正中的 ; 中间的
vt. 把…放在中间 ; 把…对折
例句:
vi. 放在中间 ; 对折
I usually have fruit juice, like orange
例句:
juice.
When he's really angry he often shouts Her middle name is Marie.
like this. The building in the middle is an
Lisa likes languages and books. office building.
I like living there.
now /naʊ/
love /lʌv/
adv. 现在 ; 其时 ; 立刻 ; （改变话题或要对方做某
vt.& vi. 爱，热爱 ; 爱戴 ; 喜欢 ; 赞美，称赞事前，引起对方注意）喂
vt. 喜爱 ; 喜好 ; 喜欢 ; 爱慕 adj. 现在的 ; 当今的 ; 现任的
n. 爱情，爱意 ; 疼爱 ; 热爱 ; 爱人，所爱之物 n. 现在 ; 目前 ; 目前
conj. 由于 ; 既然
例句:
例句:
Aren't you in love with her?
Even if she hurts him sometimes, he Now she's studying Chinese.
enjoys being in love with her.
She loves music.
I love to read. piano /piˈænoʊ/
math /mæθ/
n. 钢琴 ; <美俚>囚犯工作席 ; 轻奏乐段
例句:
She can't play the piano.

n. 数学（等于mathematics）
例句:
They study science and math. play /pleɪ/

My first class is math. n. 比赛 ; 游戏 ; 戏剧 ; 赌博
vt.& vi. 玩 ; 演奏 ; 演出 ; 参加比赛
vt. 扮演 ; 担任，充当…的角色 ; 演出 ; 装扮
middle /ˈmidl/ vi. 玩耍，游戏 ; [游戏] 参加游戏 ; 赌博 ; 闹着玩
例句:
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They play against other schools.

I can play basketball.
This boy loves playing games.
You can use smartphones to make phone
calls and play games.
Works of fiction include novels, short
stories and plays, such as
Shakespeare.
She can play the violin a little. n. 围巾，领巾 ; 嵌接 ; 桌巾，台巾 ; （木材，金
Angela can't play the violin. 属，皮革的）嵌接
v. 围（围巾） ; 打（领带） ; 披（披巾） ; 用围巾
[台布]围[盖]
run /rʌn/ 例句:
This is a blue scarf.
science /ˈsaɪəns/
vt.& vi. 跑 ; 移动 ; （使）流动

n. 奔跑 ; 行程 ; 放映期 ; 一系列
vi. （工作等）进行 ; 延续 ; 逃跑 ; 行驶
vt. 使奔跑 ; 使…快速移动 ; 运行，经营 ; 划
adj. 融化的 ; 浇铸的 ; 跑的筋疲力尽的
n. 科学 ; 技术，知识 ; 学科 ; 理科
例句:
例句:
My first class is science.
A valley often has a river running
They study science and math in school.
through it.
Astronomy is one of the oldest
She admits that it isn't perfect how
sciences.
candidates are chosen and run for
election.
Look, we have a business to run.
He disagrees with how the CEO is
sing /sɪŋ/
running the company.
scarf /skɑrf/
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vt.& vi. 唱，歌唱，吟诵 study /ˈstʌdi/

vi. （鸟）鸣 ; 嗡嗡叫 ; 呜呜作响 ; 发嗖嗖声
n. 学习，研究 ; 课题 ; 书房 ; 结论
v. 耳鸣 ; 〈诗〉作诗 ; 歌颂，赞美，称赞 ; 唱着
vi. 考虑 ; 沉思 ; 默想 ; 努力
使…
vt. 想出 ; 详细地检查 ; 背诵（台词等） ; 为…费心
n. 呜呜声，嗖嗖声 ; 〈美口〉歌唱会
思
例句:
例句:
She can sing very well.
They like to sing.
Chemistry is the study of matter,
singer /ˈsɪŋɚ/ including the structure of atoms and

molecules.
Biology is the study of life,
including its structure and evolution.
During this period he spent much of
his time studying nature.
subject /ˈsʌbdʒekt/
n. 歌手 ; 歌唱家 ; 诗人 ; 鸣禽 n. 主题，话题 ; 学科，科目 ; [哲]主观
例句: adj. 须服从…的 ; （在君主等）统治下的
v. 提供，提出 ; 使…隶属
He's a singer.
She and Lisa are both good singers. 例句:
They study many subjects in school.

Here are some school subjects.
sit /sit/
very /ˈvɛri/
adj. 很，非常 ; 恰好是，正是 ; 十足的 ; 特有的

adv. 很，非常 ; 充分，完全
例句:
Their Chinese is very good.
vt.& vi. （使）坐

vi. 坐落 ; 处在 ; （在…中）任职 ; （议会、委员
会、法庭等）开会
well /wɛl/
vt. 使就座 adv. 好 ; 很 ; 好意地 ; 高高兴兴地

adj. 健康的 ; 井的 ; 良好的 ; 恰当的
例句:
int. （用于表示惊讶，疑虑，接受等）
She's sitting on a bench. n. 泉 ; 源泉 ; 水井
He was sitting in his car.
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vi. （液体）涌出 ; 流出 ; 涌流 ; 涌上 pron. 什么时候 ; 那时

vt. 涌出，喷出 n. 时间，时候 ; 日期 ; 场合
例句: 例句:
She can sing very well. When does the bank close?
When is your English class?
When she gets home she cleans her
when /wɛn/ room.
When I go to a restaurant, I see many
adv. 什么时候 ; （用于时间的表达方式之后）在那
people looking at their smart phones.
时 ; 其时 ; 当时
conj. 在…时 ; 既然 ; 如果
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Part 1
Wednesday
例句:
Friday Wednesday is the third day of the

week.
例句:
Friday is the fifth day of the week.

adult / əˈdʌlt, ˈædʌlt/
Monday
例句:
Monday is the first day of the week.
Saturday
adj. 成熟的 ; （智力、思想、行为）成熟的 ; 成年
例句:
人的 ; 成年的
The weekend days are Saturday and n. 成年的人或动物
Sunday.
例句:
Saturday is the first day of the
weekend. Her father teaches English to adults.
How many adult ducks are there?
Sunday
例句:
after /ˈæftə(r)/
prep. …后的 ; （表示时间）在…以后 ; （表示位

Sunday is the last day of the week.
置、顺序）在…后面
Sunday is the seventh day of the week.
conj. 在…以后
adv. 以后，继后
Thursday adj. 后来的，以后的
例句:
例句:
6:15 is a quarter after six.
Thursday is the fourth day of the
week.
any /ˈɛni/
Tuesday adj. 任何的 ; 一点，一些 ; 普通的 ; 任何，随便哪一

个
例句:
pron. 任何 ; 无论哪个 ; 若干
Tuesday is the second day of the week. adv. 稍微，少许 ; 什么，一些，一点
例句:
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For any form of life to exist, She gets dressed between 6:30 and
conditions must be right. 6:40.
Do you have any questions? Her students are between seven and
nine years old.
around /əˈraʊnd/
adv. 大约 ; 旋转 ; 到处，四处 ; 在周围

come home /kʌm hom/
prep. 围绕 ; 在附近 ; 前后，左右 ; 在…周围 v. 回家，被完全理解 ; 回本国 ; 击中要害
例句: 例句:
We come home around 4:00. We come home around 4:00.

Is there a bank around here?
As you travel around the Earth, the
time changes. daughter /ˈdɔtɚ/
n. 女儿 ; 产物，后代 ; （某地的）妇女 ; [生]子代

adj. 女儿般的 ; [生]第一代的 ; 子代的
baby /ˈbeɪbi/
例句:
n. 婴儿 ; 婴孩 ; 幼崽 ; 宝贝儿
vt. 把…当作婴孩看待，娇养 ; 纵容 Bill is my husband, and we have two
adj. 小孩似的 ; 孩子的 ; 小型的 daughters.
Lisa is our oldest daughter.
例句:
There are five baby ducks.

dog /dɔg/
because /bɪˈkɔz/
conj. 因为
例句:
Its name is Jumper because he likes to

jump.
He wears glasses because he can't see
very well. n. 狗 ; 蹩脚货 ; 丑女人 ; 卑鄙小人
v. 困扰 ; 跟踪
例句:
between /bɪˈtwin/
This little dog is walking.
prep. 在…之间 ; 私下，暗中 ; 在…中任择其一 ; 来 They have a dog, and its name is
往于…之间 Jumper.
adv. 当中，中间
例句:
duck /dʌk/
The boy is standing between the two
girls.
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adv. 适当，相当地 ; 公平地 ; 完全，简直 ; 清楚地
例句:
The Jackson's apartment is fairly

large.
I can speak Chinese fairly well, and
so can my sister.
n. 鸭子，野鸭 ; 鸭肉 ; （表示友好的称呼）乖乖 ;
（板球）零分 family /ˈfæmli/
vt.& vi. 躲避，回避 ; 潜入 ; 忽然低下头（或弯下
腰） ; 迅速行进
例句:
This is a family of ducks.
each /itʃ/
n. 家庭 ; 家族 ; 孩子 ; 祖先
adj. 每 ; 各自的
adj. 家庭的 ; 一家所有的 ; 属于家庭的 ; 适合全家人
pron. 每个 ; 各自
的
例句:
例句:
We have 5 fingers on each hand.
The Jackson family lives in this
The baby ducks are getting bigger each
apartment building.
day.
elevator /ˈɛləˌvetɚ/
feed /fid/
vt. 喂养 ; 满足（欲望等） ; 向…提供 ; 供…作食物

n. 电梯 ; 升降机（美） ; 谷仓
vi. 吃，以…为食 ; 流入，注入，进入（如油流入机
例句: 器） ; [电子学]馈入
They usually take the elevator to the n. 饲料（尤指粗饲料），施肥 ; 喂送 ; 草料 ; （尤
5th floor. 指向地方性电视台）馈送电视节目
例句:
fairly /ˈferli/
Lisa and Angela like to feed the fish.
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fish /fɪʃ/ 例句:
This frog lives in a pond.
get /ɡɛt/
vt. 得到 ; 抓住 ; 说服 ; 受到（惩罚等）
vt.& vi. 到达，来
vi. 成为 ; 开始 ; 设法对付 ; 获得利益或财富
n. 生殖，幼兽 ; 赢利
n. 鱼，鱼肉，鱼类 ; 〈口〉（特殊的）人物，家
伙，东西 ; [建]接合板，夹片，鱼尾板 ; [航]钓锚例句:
器，撑夹桅杆的加固夹箍
vt.& vi. 捕鱼 ; 钓鱼 ; 摸出 ; 掏出
day.
vt. 钓鱼，捕鱼 ; 搜寻 ; [航]加夹箍夹牢 ; [工]用接合
With practice, she's getting better.
板连接[加固]
You can get money at a bank.
vi. 捕鱼，钓鱼 ; 用钩捞取
You can get a room in a hotel.
例句: Two students got perfect scores.
Inside the pond are fish and frogs. Did anyone get a perfect score?
Lisa and Angela like to feed the fish. He had six weeks to get everything
done.
They can be depended on to get things
fly /flai/ done.
vi. 飞 ; 飞行 ; （旗）飘荡 ; 过得快

vt.& vi. 乘（…的）飞机 ; 驾驶（飞机等）
vt. 驾驶 ; 空运 ; 使飞翔 ; 操作
half /hæf/
n. 苍蝇 ; （作钓饵的）苍蝇 ; （裤子的）前裆开口 ; adj. 一半的，半个的

门帘 n. 半 ; 一半 ; （啤酒等饮料的）半品脱 ; （比赛、
音乐会等的）半场
例句:
adv. 一半 ; 部份地
Birds can fly.
例句:
On Tuesdays and Thursdays they practice

frog /frɔg/ for an hour and a half.
here /hɪr/
adv. 在这里 ; 这时 ; 在这一点上 ; （给某人东西或

指出某物时说）
n. 这里
int. 喂 ; 嗨
n. 青蛙 ; 〈侮辱〉青蛙佬，对法国人的蔑称 ; [交]铁例句:

路辙叉 ; 饰扣，挂环
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He's usually here by 9:30.

I like the people here.
high /haɪ/
adj. 高的 ; 高尚的，崇高的 ; 高音调的 ; 高级的，高

等的
adv. （程度等）高地 ; 高价地 ; 奢侈地
adj. 里面的，内部的 ; 内幕的 ; 内侧的
n. 高处，高位 ; [气象学]高气压 ; 高压地带 ; 高水平
n. 里面，内侧 ; 内脏 ; 内容，内幕 ; （道路或跑道
例句: 拐弯处的）内侧
Some mountains are very high. adv. 在内地，在内部地 ; 在内侧地 ; 在监狱里
Inside a star, such as our Sun, the prep. 在…以内 ; 在内侧或内部 ; 进入里面
temperature is very high. 例句:
Our brain is inside our head.
husband /ˈhʌzbənd/
The boy is standing inside the circle.
n. 丈夫 ; 〈英〉管家 ; 〈古〉节俭的管理人 ; 船舶
管理人 large /lɑrdʒ/
vt. 节俭地使用 ; 〈罕〉做…的丈夫
adv. 大大地 ; 夸大地 ; 详细地 ; 顺风地
例句: adj. 大的 ; 大规模的 ; 大型号的 ; 广泛的
Bill is my husband, and we have two v. 玩个痛快 ; （尤指跳舞和饮酒）作乐
daughters. 例句:
My husband and I are both teachers.
They live in a large apartment
building.
in the morning /ɪn ði ˈmɔrnɪŋ/

There is also a large living room.
In nature, even small changes can
明天上午[早晨] sometimes have large effects.
例句:
People get up in the morning and the last /læst/

day begins.
She teaches in the morning and n. 末尾 ; 最后 ; 上个 ; 鞋楦（做鞋的模型）
vt. 经受住 ; 到…之后 ; 够用 ; 足够维持（尤指某段
afternoon.
时间）
adj. 最近的 ; 最后的 ; 最不可能的 ; 惟一剩下的
inside /ɪnˈsaɪd, ˈɪnˌsaɪd/

vi. 持续
adv. 上一次，最近一次 ; 最后
例句:
My last class is Chinese.

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Rainy season usually lasts for one or

two months.
Her first class lasts for 50 minutes.
Last night Lisa came home later than
usual.
She was fine yesterday, but last night
she got wet in the rain.
adv. 几乎
little /ˈlɪtl/ prep. 紧邻 ; 在…近旁 ; 仅次于 ; 紧接
adj. 小的 ; 琐碎的 ; 娇小的 ; 幼小的例句:

adv. 不多，略微 ; 少许，一点 ; 短时间地 The keys are next to the green book.
n. （表示否定）微少 ; 没有多少 ; 短时间 The bank is next to a clothing store.
det. （数量上）微少的，少到几乎没有的 ; （a
little）少量的，一些
例句: our /aʊr/
This chair is little. pron. 我们的，we的所有格形式 ; <口>我们家 ; 敝

例句:
Lisa is our oldest daughter.

mountain /ˈmaʊntn/ We use our eyes to see things.
outside /aʊtˈsaɪd, ˈaʊtˌsaɪd/
n. 山，山岳 ; 山脉 ; 一大堆 ; 大量
例句:
The sun is setting behind the adv. 在外面 ; 向外面 ; 在户外 ; 露天

mountains. n. 外面 ; （弯曲路面或轨道的）外道 ; （靠近路中
Some mountains are very high. 央的）外侧 ; （建筑物等的）周围
adj. 外部的 ; 集团外的 ; （选择余地、可能性等）
非常小 ; 可能性最大的
next to /nɛkst tu/ prep. （表示位置）在[向]…的外面 ; （表示范围）
超出…的范围 ; （表示排斥）除了（某人）
例句:
There are many trees outside their

apartment building.
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The girl is standing outside the

circle.
Polluted air makes people sick and
afraid to go outside.
We need to drink water or other
liquids when it's hot outside.
past /pæst/ n. 河，江 ; 溪，巨流
adj. 过去的，以前的 ; 结束的 ; 前任的例句:

n. 过去，过往 ; 往事 ; [语]过去时 I walked to the river.
prep. 超过，超出 ; 远于 ; 越过 This river is long.
adv. 经过，超过
例句:
In history class we learn about the

second /ˈsekənd/
past. n. 秒 ; 瞬间 ; 次货 ; 第二份食物
In the past 50 years, the world's adj. 第二的 ; 次要的 ; 居第二位的 ; 另外的
population has more than doubled. adv. 第二 ; 其次 ; 以第二位
In the past six months he has made 5 vt. 支持 ; 临时调派 ; 附议 ; 赞成提案
trips. 例句:
pond /pɑnd/ What's your second class?
sleep /slip/
n. 池塘
v. 筑成池塘
例句: vi.& link-v. 睡，睡觉

There is a small pond. vi. 睡，睡觉 ; 睡眠状态
vt. 为…提供床位 ; 提供住宿 ; 以睡觉打发日子
n. 睡眠
river /ˈrɪvɚ/ 例句:
This man is tired because he doesn't

get enough sleep.
Some sleep is better than no sleep.
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People sleep in a bedroom. Sometimes they work on their homework

This cat is sleeping. together.
Sometimes the elevator doesn't work.
small /smɔl/
adj. 小的 ; 难为情的 ; 低级的，卑劣的 ; 细微的，微

take /tek/
弱的 vt. 拿，取 ; 采取 ; 接受（礼物等） ; 耗费（时间

adv. 小小地 ; 卑鄙地等）
n. 细小部分，腰部 ; 琐碎东西 ; 身份低的人 ; 矮小 vi. 拿 ; 获得
的人 n. 镜头 ; 看法 ; 收入额 ; 场景
例句: 例句:
Bill teaches in a small university. They usually take the elevator to the
There is a small pond. 5th floor.
Earaches occur more often among small Lisa and her sister take the subway to
children than adults. school.
We take all credit cards.
It is raining, so take an umbrella.
so /soʊ/ It takes between 40 and 50 minutes to
go to school.
adv. 这样 ; 很 ; （表示程度）这么 ; 同样
conj. （表示因果关系）因此 ; （表示目的）为了 ; The trip from home to the hospital
（引出下文） ; （认为某事无关紧要，尤用于反驳 takes about 30 minutes.

他人的指责时）（口语） Do you both take Chinese classes?
pron. 如此 ; 这样 ; 大约 ; 左右 She takes dance lessons.
int. [表示同意、赞成等] 好啦，就这样吧！停下！
（停住）别动！ ; [表示惊讶、冷淡等] 哦 ; 真的吗
adj. 真的 ; 事实如此的 ; 如此的 ; 整齐的 then /ðɛn/
例句: adv. 那时 ; 然后 ; 那么 ; 话说回来

adj. 当时的 ; 那时的
I can speak Chinese fairly well, and so
can my sister. 例句:
Her temperature was 39 degrees, so she Sometimes the elevator doesn't work.
had a fever! Then they take the stairs.
It's Saturday, so I'm just staying He looked both ways, and then started
home. to run across the street.
Why are you so late? He was in real pain then.
sometimes /ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz/ third /θɜrd/

adv. 有时，间或 ; 时而 n. 第三 ; 三分之一 ; 第三档
例句: adj. 第三的 ; 三分之一的
例句:
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Wednesday is the third day of the 例句:

week.
We can't drink ocean water.
tree /tri/
white /hwaɪt, waɪt/
adj. 白色的，纯洁的 ; 无色的，透明的 ; 白衣的 ; 白

种人的
n. 白色 ; 白种人 ; 空白 ; 白色颜料
vt. （书写，印刷等）留出空白处 ; 使变白色，刷
白 ; 漂白
例句:
Does that include the white jacket?

n. 树 ; 木料 ; 树状图 ; 宗谱
There is a white ball under the table.
vt. 把…赶上树 ; 使处于困境 ; 把鞋型插入（鞋内）
例句:
This tree is tall and green. why /hwaɪ, waɪ/

There are many trees outside their adv. （用于问句）为什么 ; 为何 ; （反问，表示不
apartment building. 必）何必 ; （说明理由）为什么
int. 呵唷，哎呀，嗨
n. 理由 ; 原因 ; 说明 ; 难解的问题
usually /ˈjuːʒuəli/
例句:
adv. 通常，经常，平常，惯常地 ; 一直，向来 ; 动
Why is their dog's name Jumper?
不动，一般 ; 素
例句: much.
She usually gets to school around
7:45.
They usually take the elevator to the work /wɜrk/
5th floor. vt.& vi. 使工作 ; 使运作 ; 操作 ; 使产生效果
n. 工作，操作 ; 著作 ; 工厂 ; 行为，事业
vt. 使工作 ; 操作 ; 经营 ; 使缓慢前进
water /ˈwɔtɚ, ˈwɑtɚ/
例句:

She takes a bus to and from work.
They take the subway to work.
He works for Global Airlines.
She works in a hospital.
When she finishes work, she's always
tired.
n. 水 ; 雨水 ; 海水 ; 海域 After work she meets her boyfriend.
v. 给…浇水 ; 供以水 ; 加水稀释 ; 流泪
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This woman really enjoys reading,

especially works of fiction.
Non-fiction works include biographies
basketball /ˈbæskɪtbɔl/
and books about science and history.
He usually works 5 or 6 days a week.
She is working at her desk in an
office.
young /jʌŋ/
adj. 年幼的 ; 有朝气的 ; 年轻人的 ; 青年的 n. 篮球 ; [体]篮球运动

n. 年轻人 ; 幼小的动物，崽
例句:
例句:
He usually has basketball practice
Ben also has a younger sister, Maggie. after school.
Angela is the youngest of the girls. I can play basketball. I really like
Of all the continents, Africa has the it.
youngest population.
Part 2 bath /bæθ/
n. 沐浴 ; 洗澡 ; 浴缸，澡盆 ; 浸，泡，洗澡水
a lot /e lɑt/ vt.& vi. （给…）洗澡
非常多 ; 成总儿例句:
例句: People take baths in a bathroom.
Do you read a lot?

Thanks a lot. bedroom /ˈbɛdˌrum, -ˌrʊm/
n. 卧室，寝室
at least /æt list/ adj. <美>城郊住宅区的 ; 两性关系的，男女性爱的
adv. 至少例句:
无论如何，反正 People sleep in a bedroom.
例句: It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Getting a new passport will take at

least a week. before /bɪˈfɔr,-ˈfor/
His students are at least 18 years
old. prep. 在…之前 ; 先于，优于 ; 当着…的面 ; 与其…
conj. 在…之前 ; 在…以前 ; 比…早些 ; 与其…
At least she's nice to look at.
adv. 先前，从前 ; 在前，在前方
In some ways we humans are very smart,
or at least we think we are. 例句:
At least that's how it seemed to me.
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If today is Thursday, the day before

yesterday was Tuesday.
April comes after March and before
May.
We need to do this before it's too
late.
He has been in jail before, so he
doesn't want to go back.
Christina has never seen a whale vt.& vi. 购买，购得
before, so she's looking forward to n. 交易，买卖 ; 便宜货
it. vt. 够支付 ; 买通 ; 收买 ; 贿赂
例句:
begin /ˈbeɡɪn/
She's buying a dress.
You can buy food there, such as meat
vt.& vi. 开始 ; 着手 ; 创始 ; 创办 and vegetables.
vi. （从…）开始 ; 起始 ; 起初是 ; 开始讲话
例句:
cat /kæt/
If today is Friday, the weekend begins
tomorrow.
At 4:00, she sits down at the piano
and begins to practice.
We can't begin the project until you
give us a more definite schedule.
between /bɪˈtwin/ n. 猫 ; 猫科动物 ; 狠毒的女人 ; 爵士乐爱好者

prep. 在…之间 ; 私下，暗中 ; 在…中任择其一 ; 来 vt. 把（锚）吊放在锚架上 ; 〈俚〉寻欢，宿娼
往于…之间例句:
adv. 当中，中间
We have a cat.
例句: What's your cat's name?
The boy is standing between the two
girls.
She gets dressed between 6:30 and dining room /ˈdaɪnɪŋ rum/
6:40.
Her students are between seven and
nine years old.
buy /baɪ/
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n. 饭厅
例句:
People eat food in a dining room.
driver /ˈdraɪvɚ/
n. 食物，食品 ; 粮食 ; 养料 ; 资料
例句:
What kind of food do you like?

People cook food in a kitchen.
n. 驾驶员，司机 ; 驱动器，驱动程序 ; 驱逐者，驱 get better /ɡɛt ˈbɛtɚ/

赶者 ; （高尔夫球）球棒
转好 ; 见好
例句:
例句:
Driver, can you go any faster?
Please pay the taxi driver.
each other /itʃ ˈʌðər/

if /ɪf/
conj. 如果，倘若 ; 即使 ; 〈口〉是否 ; 假设

v. （用作动词或介词的宾语）互相，彼此
n. 条件，设想
例句:
例句:
They are talking to each other.
If you walk fast, you can get there.
They are standing next to each other.
If today is Monday, yesterday was
Sunday.
every /ˈɛvri/
det. 每个 ; 每 ; 所有可能的 ; 充足的 its /ɪts/
例句: pron. (it的所有格形式)它的 ; 厥
She practices every day. 例句:

The Jacksons pay rent every month.
Its name is Mimi.
Bus No.38 comes every 15 minutes.
food /fud/
later /ˈletɚ/
adv. 较晚地 ; 以后，过后 ; 后来 ; 随后

adj. 后来的 ; 以后的 ; 接近末期的 ; 晚年的
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例句: opposite /ˈɑpəzət/

Two minutes later, they took off for adj. 相对的 ; 对面的 ; 对立的 ; [数学]（顶、边等）
Beijing. 对的
See you later Tom. prep. （表示位置）在…的对面 ; [数学]（顶、边
等）对的 ; 与…在一排 ; （表示方式）与…联合主
演
living room /ˈlɪvɪŋ rum/ adv. 在对面，对过
n. 对立面，对立物，相反的人[事物]
例句:
They are on opposite sides of the

street.
A relaxing evening is the opposite of
a high-pressure evening.
n. 客厅，起居室
例句:
pet /pɛt/
n. 宠物 ; 宠儿 ; 受宠的人 ; 生气
People watch television in a living
adj. 宠爱的，溺爱的 ; 表示亲昵的
room.
vt. 宠爱 ; 爱抚，亲抚
There's a piano in the living room.
vi. <非正>亲吻 ; 爱抚
例句:
mom /mɑm/
Do you have a pet?
n. <美>妈妈 OK then, what is your first pet's
name?
例句:
Oh, I like cats, but my mom doesn't.

My mom wants me to stay at home. picture /ˈpɪktʃɚ/
n. 照片，画像 ; 图画，图片 ; 影片 ; 情景
next /nɛkst/
vt. 构想，想象 ; 描绘，画 ; 描述
例句:
adj. 紧接在后的 ; 次于的 ; 贴近的 ; 紧邻的
adv. 接下去 ; 然后 ; 居后地 ; 依次的 Do you have a picture of it?
n. 下一位 ; 下一个
prep. 靠近 ; 居于…之后 ; 在…的隔壁
例句:
play /pleɪ/
n. 比赛 ; 游戏 ; 戏剧 ; 赌博
Excuse me. When is the next bus?
If today is Friday, next Monday is
vt. 扮演 ; 担任，充当…的角色 ; 演出 ; 装扮
three days from now.
vi. 玩耍，游戏 ; [游戏] 参加游戏 ; 赌博 ; 闹着玩
例句:
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They play against other schools. sell /sɛl/

Shakespeare.
She can play the violin a little.
Angela can't play the violin. vt.& vi. 卖，售 ; 使好卖 ; 使接受，使赞成 ; 销售
vt. 经销 ; 推销 ; 出卖 ; 欺骗
n. 销售 ; 欺骗 ; 失望 ; 推销术
practice /ˈpræktɪs/ vi. 卖 ; 出售 ; 受欢迎 ; 有销路
n. 练习 ; 实践 ; （医生或律师的）业务 ; 惯例例句:
vi. 实行 ; 惯常地进行 ; 练习 ; 实习
She sells women's clothing.
vt. 实行，实践 ; 执业 ; 练习 ; 惯常地进行
This shop sells flowers.
例句: She has sold Lisa on the idea of
staying for another year.
He usually has basketball practice
after school.
She usually practices for about 45
side /saɪd/
minutes.
She plays the violin. She practices
every day.
primary school /ˈpraɪˌmɛri

skul/
n. 面，边 ; 方面 ; 侧面 ; 旁边
adj. 侧面的 ; 旁边的 ; 次要的，枝节的 ; 副的
vi. 支持，同意 ; 偏袒 ; 附和 ; 站在…一边
例句:
Their building is on the west side of

the street.
n. 小学，初等学校 ; 参见：elementary school
street.
例句: A triangle has three sides.
A cube is a 3 dimensional object with
Helen teaches in a primary school.
equal sides.
Baseball is a team sport where each
side has 9 players.
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He's stealing her phone.
someone /ˈsʌmˌwʌn, -wən/
pron. 某人，有人 television /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/

n. 某个人
例句:
If someone is in an accident, call for

an ambulance.
Give money to someone.
stand /stænd/
n. 电视，电视机 ; 电视节目 ; 电视业
例句:
They are watching a movie on

television.
People watch television in a living
room.
n. 台，看台 ; 立场 ; 停止 ; 抵抗 the day after

vi. 站立，起立 ; 竖直放置 ; 保持看法 ; 停滞
vt. 使站立 ; 忍受 ; 抵御 ; 承担责任
tomorrow /ði de ˈæftɚ təˈmɔro/
vt.& vi. 站立，（使）直立，站着 adv. 后天
例句: 例句:
They are standing next to each other. If today is Thursday, the day after
tomorrow is Saturday.
If today is Friday, Sunday is the day
steal /stil/ after tomorrow.
the day before

yesterday /ði de bɪˈfɔr ˈjɛstɚˌde/
adv. 前天 ; 前日
例句:

vt. 偷 ; 悄悄地做，悄悄地走 ; 潜行 ; 不正当的获得
vi. 偷 ; 偷偷地行动：秘密、不显明地行动、发生或
Christina arrived two days ago, the
消失 ; [棒球]偷垒
day before yesterday.
n. 偷窃 ; 便宜货 ; 便宜货
例句:
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this /ðɪs/ watch /wɑtʃ/
pron. 这，这个 ; 这事，这人 ; 这时 ; 下面所说的事 vt. 注视，注意 ; 看守，监视 ; 守候（机会等） ; 密

adj. 这，这个 ; 刚过去的，即将到来的 ; 今…，切注意
本… n. 表 ; 值夜，值班 ; 看守，监视 ; 值班人员
adv. 这样地 ; 就是这样 ; 这么地 vi. 观看 ; 注视 ; 守候 ; 看守
例句: 例句:
I really like this weather. Sometimes they watch a movie.

The boy is on this side of the table. People watch television in a living
This year, their team isn't doing room.
well.
This morning she took the subway to
school. year /jɪr/
I can't work when it smells this bad.
today /təˈde/
adv. （在）今天 ; 现在 ; 现今 ; 现代，当代

n. 今天，今日 ; 现代，当代 ; 现今
例句:
n. 年 ; 年纪 ; 一年的期间 ; 某年级的学生
If today is Monday, yesterday was
Sunday. 例句:
If today is Friday, next Monday is
There are 12 months in a year.
three days from now.
February is the second month of the
year.
university /ˌjunɪˈvɜrsəti/
I'm 34 years old today!
I'm 12 years old.
yesterday /ˈjestərdeɪ/
n. 昨天 ; 往昔 ; <正式>过去
adv. 在昨天，在昨日 ; 近来
例句:
n. 综合性大学 ; 大学人员 ; 大学校舍 If today is Monday, yesterday was

Sunday.
例句:
He wants to go to a great university. yesterday was Tuesday.
Bill teaches in a small university. This was his schedule yesterday, which
was Sunday.
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Part 3 例句:
Let's meet at the South entrance. The

a pair of /e pɛr ʌv/ one on 1st Avenue.
一双
例句: behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/
This is a pair of red pants.
about /əˈbaʊt/
的 prep. （表示位置）在…的后面 ; 支持 ; （表示顺
序）在身后 ; （表示比较）落后于
例句:
adv. 在后面 ; 向后 ; 在后面较远处 ; （落）在后面
He was just about to check out of his n. 〈口〉屁股
例句:
I live in Beijing. How about you?
It's about 20 meters north of the The girl is standing behind the boy.
shopping center. Behind the building is a pond and some
Their rent is about 30% of their trees.
income.
blouse /blaʊs/
across /əˈkrɔs/
prep. 穿过 ; 横穿，横过 ; 与…交叉 ; 在…对面

adv. 横过，越过 ; 在对面 ; 交叉 ; 斜对面
例句:
They are facing each other across a

table.
Across the street is a small shopping
n. 宽松的上衣 ; 女衬衫 ; 短上衣 ; 工装
center.
vt. 使…宽松下垂
He looked both ways, and then started
to run across the street. 例句:
This is a pink blouse.
avenue /ˈævənu/
n. 林荫路 ; 大街 ; 途径，手段 ; 〈美〉（南北向） building

街道
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n. 建筑物 ; 楼房 ; 房屋 ; 建筑（艺术或行业）
v. build的现在分词
例句:
Behind the building is a pond and some

trees.
cake /keɪk/ n. 鸡 ; 鸡肉 ; 胆小鬼 ; 懦夫

adj. 胆怯的 ; 幼小的 ; 胆小的
vi. 以畏缩的方式去做，失去勇气 ; 在最后一刻因胆
怯而退出了
例句:
Chicken is an example of meat.
n. 蛋糕 ; 糕饼 ; 块状物 ; 沉积物 clothes /kloʊðz/

vt.& vi. （使）结块 ; （使）胶 ; 涂厚厚的一层
例句:
Ice cream and cakes are examples of

desserts.
carrot /ˈkærət/
n. 衣服，衣物 ; 寝具
v. 穿（衣）( clothe的第三人称单数) ; 给…提供衣
服 ; （用语言）表达 ; 覆盖
例句:
Their other expenses include food and

clothes.
You can buy clothes and toys for kids.
n. 胡萝卜 ; 〈非正式〉好处，回报 ; 不能兑现的报
酬
例句:
corn /kɔrn/
Corn and carrots are vegetables.
chicken /ˈtʃɪkən/
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n. <英>谷物 ; <美>玉米 ; 鸡眼
例句:
Corn and carrots are vegetables.
corner /ˈkɔrnə(r)/
vt.& vi. 吃，喝

vi. （食物）吃起来感到 ; 咬 ; （人）感到苦恼（或
烦恼） ; 侵蚀，腐蚀
vt. （如酸）腐蚀 ; 吃完 ; 吃得使 ; 侵蚀成
例句:
What do you want to eat?

n. 角落，角 ; 拐角 ; 困境 ; [商]囤积 They eat in the cafeteria.
vi. 驾车转弯 ; 聚于角落
vt. 垄断 ; 逼入困境
adj. 位于角落的 entrance /ˈentrəns/
例句: n. 入口，进口 ; 进入 ; 进入方法，进入方式 ; 入场

权
He is standing on a corner.
vt. 使出神，使入迷 ; 使喜悦，使狂喜
例句:
dessert /dɪˈzɜrt/
On the east side of the street there is
a subway entrance.
A subway stop has several entrances.
He comes from a poor family and failed
his college entrance exams twice.
He made an impressive entrance, but
when he left the meeting he looked
tired and defeated.
n. 餐后甜食 ; 甜点
例句: example /ɪgˈzæmpl/

Ice cream and cakes are examples of n. 例子 ; 榜样 ; 范例 ; 先例
desserts. vt. 作为…的例子 ; 为…做出榜样
Would you like to see the dessert vi. 举例 ; 作为…的示范
menu?
例句:

eat /i:t/ Ice cream and cakes are examples of
desserts.
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expensive /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ n. 〈口〉有产者，有钱人 ; 富国 ; 〈英俚〉欺骗，

诈骗
adj. 昂贵的，花钱多的 ; 豪华的
例句:
例句:
Have a great day.
A car is too expensive.
Have a good day!
It's a very expensive house.
fruit /frut/
together?
n. 成果 ; 水果 ; 果实 ; （大地的）产物
vi. 树或花草结果
ice cream /aɪs krim/
vt. 使…结果实
例句:
Oranges and apples are both fruit.
go /goʊ/
vi. 走 ; 离开 ; 去做 ; 进行
n. 冰淇淋
vt. 变得 ; 发出…声音 ; 成为 ; 处于…状态
n. 轮到的顺序 ; 精力 ; 干劲 ; 尝试例句:
例句: It's nice to eat ice cream on a hot

day.
Ice cream and cakes are examples of
Go up the stairs.
desserts.
He wants to go to a great university.
Lisa and her sister go to the same
school.
in front of /ɪn frʌnt ʌv/
在…前面 ; 当着…的面 ; 面前
have /hæv/ 例句:
aux. 用以构成完成式及完成式的不定式，表示已 Let's meet in front of the subway.
经… In front of the building is a street.
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let's /lets/ Do you want to have lunch?

People eat lunch in the afternoon.
abbr. let us 让我们
例句:
Let's take the subway.

meat /mit/
Let's meet in front of the subway.
line /laɪn/
n. 线条 ; 排 ; 行列 ; 界线
vt. 排队 ; 用线标出 ; 沿…排列成行 ; 给…安衬里
vi. 形成一层 ; 排队 ; 击出平直球
n. 肉 ; 食物 ; 实质
例句:
adj. 重要的 ; 基本的
Which subway line do you want to take?
例句:

look /lʊk/ You can buy food there, such as meat
and vegetables.
vt.& vi. 看，瞧
vi. 注意 ; 面向 ; 寻找 ; 看起来好像
n. 看 ; （尤指吸引人的）相貌 ; 眼神 ; 样子
int. （插话或唤起注意）喂，听我说
meet /mit/
例句:
Some who used to be good-looking had

lost their looks completely.
She guarantees that his new look will
improve his image.
If you look on the map, it's this
street, 1st Avenue.
He is looking at a clock. vt.& vi. 相遇 ; 相识 ; 开会 ; 接触（某物）
These two purses look the same, but vt. 满足 ; 支付 ; 迎接 ; 经历（常指不愉快的事）
their cost is quite different. n. 运动会，体育比赛 ; 猎狐运动（尤其英式英语）

adj. 适当的 ; 合适的 ; 恰当的
You look beautiful.
例句:
lunch /lʌntʃ/
Where do you want to meet?
Let's meet in front of the subway.
n. 午餐 These two lines meet at a 30-degree
vt.& vi. 吃午餐 ; 供给午餐 angle.
Perpendicular lines meet at a 90-
例句:
degree angle.
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meter /ˈmitɚ/ own /oʊn/
n. 计量器 ; 计量仪 n. 自己的事物 ; 自己人

v. 用仪表测量 vt. 拥有 ; 承认
vi. 承认
例句:
adj. 自己的 ; 特有的
例句:
shopping center.
They don't own a car.
near /nɪr/ shop.
adv. （空间）在近处 ; 在附近 ; （时间）临近 ;

（程度）几乎
prep. （表示程度）接近 ; （表示位置）靠近 ; （表
pants
示时间）将近 ; 接近于（某种状态）
adj. 近的 ; 亲密的 ; 近似 ; （亲属关系）近亲
例句:
This boy is standing behind a chair

near the door.
There are two subway stops near here.
When the solar wind nears the Earth,
the Earth's magnetic field deflects it n. <英>（紧身的）短裤 ; <美> 裤子 ; 喘气( pant的
名词复数 )
away.
v. 喘气，喘息( pant的第三人称单数 ) ; 喘着气说
例句:
orange /ˈɔrɪndʒ/
This is a pair of red pants.
pink /pɪŋk/
n. 桔子，橙子 ; [植]桔树 ; 橙色 ; 桔色
adj. 橙色的 ; 橘色的 ; 桔红色的
例句:
adj. 粉红色的 ; 淡红色的 ; 略带左翼政治观点的 ; 与
同性恋者有关的
juice.
n. 粉红色 ; 典范 ; 香石竹 ; 顶点，极度
Oranges and apples are both fruit.
vt. 刺、扎 ; 打出小孔图案 ; 戳
例句:
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This is a pink blouse. He had a big breakfast of eggs,

potatoes and fruit.
Rice is popular in Asia and potatoes
pizza /ˈpitsə/ are popular in Europe.
public /ˈpʌblɪk/
adj. 公众的，公共的 ; 公开的 ; 政府的 ; 人人知道

的，知名的
n. 大众 ; 社会 ; 公共场所 ; （文学家等的）爱读者
例句:
n. 意大利薄饼，比萨饼 These are public restrooms.
例句: If a store is open to the public, it
means anyone can come in.
There's a good pizza restaurant in the
The public can buy shares of this
shopping center.
company.
We can go to the mall and get a pizza.
He protected himself by bribing police
and public officials.
popular /ˈpɑpjələ(r)/
adj. 流行的，大众化的 ; 民众的，大众的，公众的 ; purple /ˈpɜrpl/

通俗的，普通的，平易的 ; 〈美俚〉自以为了不得
的，骄傲的
例句:

are popular in Europe.
She wants to be popular all over the
world.
adj. 紫色的 ; 帝王的 ; 词藻华美的

n. 紫色 ; 紫（红）衣，紫袍 ; 帝位，皇权 ; 皇族
potato /pəˈteɪtoʊ/ vt. 使成紫色
vi. 变紫
例句:
This is a purple shirt.
restroom /ˈrɛstˌrum, -ˌrʊm/
n. 马铃薯，土豆，洋芋 ; 土豆块茎
例句:
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This is a purple shirt.
shop /ʃɑp/
n. <美>公用厕所，盥洗室，卫生间
例句:
These are public restrooms.
n. 商店 ; 工厂 ; 办事处 ; 购物
rice /raɪs/
vt.& vi. （到…）去买东西[购物] ; 逛商店
vt. 购物 ; 买东西
例句:

There are many small shops in the
shopping center.
n. 稻 ; 稻米，大米
shopping center /ˈʃɑpɪŋ
ˈsɛntɚ/
vt. 筛选
例句:
A farmer grows food, such as rice or

tomatoes.
are popular in Europe.
shirt /ʃɜrt/
n. 购物中心，商店区
例句:
Which way is the shopping center?

There are many small shops in the
shopping center.
south /saʊθ/
n. 衬衫，衬衣 ; 内衣，汗衫
例句:
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例句:
There are two subway stops near here.

thing /θɪŋ/
n. 事件，形势 ; 东西，事物 ; 家伙 ; 事业
n. 南方 ; 南部 ; 美国南方各州 ; （南半球的）发展例句:
中国家
adj. 南的 ; （风）来自南方的 ; 南风的 ; 南方吹来的 Here are some things to wear.
adv. 向南方，在南方 We use our eyes to see things.

Lisa, don't forget to take your things
例句:
to school today.
Mexico is south of the US. This kind of thing happens a lot
Brazil is in South America. lately.
Let's meet at the south entrance.
too /tu/
street /strit/
adv. 也 ; 太 ; 很 ; 非常
n. 大街，街道
例句:
例句:
A car is too expensive.
In front of the building is a street.
We drive cars on a street.
traffic light /ˈtræfɪk laɪt/
subway /ˈsʌbˌwe/
n. 红绿灯
例句:
n. 地铁 ; 地下通道
This is a red traffic light.
例句:

a subway entrance. want /wɑnt/
v. 想要 ; 希望 ; 打算 ; 需要…在场
n. 需要的东西 ; 缺少 ; 贫穷
subway stop
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例句: green car is going east.

The Sun travels through the sky from
What time do you want to meet?
east to west.
I want to use my credit card.
way /we/
which /hwɪtʃ,wɪtʃ/
pron. 哪一个 ; 哪一些 ; 哪个 ; 那，指前面提到的事

n. 道路 ; 方法 ; 方向 ; 某方面
物
adv. 远远地，大大地
adj. 哪一个 ; 哪一些
例句:
例句:
Which way is the shopping center?
Which way is the subway from here?
She does homework until dinner time,
The best way to go there is by subway.
which is at 6:00.
wear /wer/
work /wɜrk/
vt. 穿着，戴着 ; 面露 ; 留着（胡须等） ; 磨损
vt.& vi. 使工作 ; 使运作 ; 操作 ; 使产生效果
vi. 耐用 ; 保持不变 ; 磨损，耗损 ; 逐渐或枯燥地通
过
n. 穿着 ; 穿戴物，衣物 ; 磨损，穿旧 ; 耐用性
例句:
例句:
Here are some things to wear.
Women and girls wear dresses.
west /wɛst/ She works in a hospital.

tired.
After work she meets her boyfriend.
n. 西，西部，西方 She is working at her desk in an
adj. 在西方的 ; 西部的 ; 朝西的 ; （风）来自西面的 office.
adv. 向西，朝西 ; 自西方 ; 向西方
例句: Part 4

the street. I'm afraid
The red car is going west and the
例句:
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I'm afraid that is the lowest price I all /ɔl/

can give you. adj. 全部的 ; 一切的 ; 各种的 ; 极度的，尽量的
pron. 全部 ; 一切 ; 每个人，每件东西 ; 全部情况
adv. 全部地 ; 完全地 ; 每个 ; 非常
a little /e ˈlɪtl/ n. 全体 ; [常作A-]整体 ; [常与my, your, his, her等连
用]（某人）所有的一切
adv. 少量地，稍许地
adj. 少量的，稍许的例句:
例句: We take all credit cards.
It's a little more expensive.
another /əˈnʌðɚ/
above /əˈbʌv/ adj. 又一个 ; 再一个 ; 另一的 ; 其他一种
pron. 另一个，别个 ; 再一个
prep. （表示程度）超过 ; （表示等级）在…之上 ;
（表示位置）在…正上方 ; （表示比较）优于例句:
adv. 在上面 ; 以上 ; 上述
Is there another hotel nearby?
n. 上述
They don't own it. Another person owns
adj. 上述的
it.
例句:
Our nose is below our eyes and above

our mouth. at night /æt naɪt/
Ice begins to melt when its 在夜里 ; 夜间 ; 夜来
temperature rises to above 0 degrees
例句:
Celsius.
At night people go to bed.
It's dark at night because the sun is
airport /ˈerpɔrt/ down.
bed /bɛd/
n. 机场 ; 航空站
例句:
Airplanes take off and land at an n. 床 ; 苗圃 ; 河床 ; （地下由黏土、岩石等构成

airport. 的）地层
vt. 把…固定在 ; （某人）发生性关系 ; 给人铺床
vi. 上床 ; 分层
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例句: 例句:
Lisa loves to read good books in bed. Can you pay with cash?
At night people go to bed.
color /ˈkʌlɚ/
below /bɪˈloʊ/
adv. 在下面，到下面
prep. （表示位置）在…下面 ; （表示状态）在…掩
饰之下 ; （表示比较）不及 ; 低于
例句:

our mouth.
n. <美>颜色，色彩 ; 肤色，脸色，血色 ; 颜料，染
料 ; 本质
brain /bren/ v. <美>给…涂颜色 ; 改变…的颜色 ; 粉饰，渲染，

使带上色彩 ; 脸红
例句:

I love it when the leaves turn
different colors.
n. 脑 ; 智慧 ; 聪明的人 ; （群体中）最聪明的人
credit card /ˈkrɛdɪt kɑrd/
vt. 打破…的脑袋 ; 打…的头部
例句:
bus stop /bʌs stɑp/
n. 公共汽车站 n. 信用卡，签账卡
例句: 例句:
People get on a bus at a bus stop. I want to use my credit card.
Many people use credit cards to buy
cash /kæʃ/
things on credit.
n. 现金 ; 支付金额
vt. 支付现款 ; 兑现 dark /dɑrk/
adj. 现金的
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adj. 黑暗的 ; 乌黑的 ; 忧郁的 ; 神秘的 n. 美元 ; 一元纸[硬]币 ; 金钱 ; 财富

n. 黑暗 ; 暗色 ; 暗处
例句:
例句:
Eighty dollars is a good price for it.
down.
A cycle is a series of events that dressing room /ˈdrɛsɪŋ rum/
repeat, such as the daily cycle of
light and dark.
dinner /ˈdɪnɚ/
n. 正餐，主餐 ; 宴会 ; 晚餐
例句:
n. 更衣室 ; 化妆室 ; （舞台的）后台
They usually have dinner together.
People eat dinner at home in the 例句:
evening.
There's a dressing room over there.
discount /ˈdɪsˌkaʊnt/
during /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
prep. 在…的时候 ; 在…期间，当…之时 ; 其间
例句:
During the day, there is a lot of

traffic.
It's light during the day because the
sun is up.
vt. 打折扣，减价出售 ; 减息贷款 ; 削价出售，打 Please call back during business

折 ; 减价，减量 hours.
vi. 折扣 ; 贴现率 ; 贴现
n. 贴现 ; 数目 ; （任何面值上的）扣除额 ; （考虑
到故事、报告、报道等的夸张或偏见等）不全信 during the day /ˈdʊrɪŋ ði de/
例句: 在白天 ; 在白天期间
I can give you a 20% discount. 例句:

If they buy a new one, they will get a It's light during the day because the
discounted price, along with free sun is up.
installation.
education /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃən/
dollar /ˈdɑlə(r)/
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vt.& vi. （使）适合 ; 安装 ; 合身

adj. 合适的 ; 恰当的 ; 合身的 ; 健壮的
n. 合身 ; 适合 ; 匹配 ; 发作
例句:
The dress fits well.

It is his job to see that the pilots
are fit to fly.
n. 教育 ; 教育学 ; 培养 ; 训练
例句:
fortunately /ˈfɔrtʃənətli/
The second largest expense is for their
adv. 幸运地
children's education.
例句:
Fortunately, they both have jobs.

enough /ɪˈnʌf/
adv. 足够地，充足地 ; 十分地

adj. 充足的 ; 足够的 free /fri/
n. 充分，足够 ; 满足 adj. 自由的 ; 免费的 ; 免税的 ; 空闲的
int. 够了 adv. 免费地 ; 自由地，无拘束地 ; 一帆风顺地
例句: vt. 免除 ; 释放 ; 使自由 ; 解救
Together, their salaries are enough to 例句:

live. Their schools are not free.
We'll find out soon enough! In fact, people were willing to pay
This man is tired because he doesn't higher prices for food that was free
get enough sleep. of harmful chemicals.
But they don't have enough money for a I'll be free in about 15 minutes.
car. Could you come back then?
expense /ɪkˈspɛns/ get on /ɡɛt ɑn/

n. 费用 ; 花费的钱 ; 消耗 ; 花钱的东西进行 ; 变老 ; 上车 ; 对付
vt. 向…收取费用 ; 把…作为开支勾销
例句:
例句:
People get on a bus at a bus stop.
The Jacksons have many expenses. People get on a train at a train
Their largest expense is the rent. station.
His boss wants him to cut down on his
expenses, which means to spend less.
get up /ɡɛt ʌp/
fit /fɪt/ （使）起床 ; 安排 ; 举起 ; 站起来
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例句: We have five fingers on each hand.

This morning she got up at 6:30.
People get up in the morning and the
day begins.
together?
give /ɡɪv/
vt.& vi. 给予 ; 赠送 ; 作出 head /hɛd/

vt. 供给 ; 产生 ; 举办 ; （为购买某物或做某事而）
n. 上端 ; 头脑 ; 头部 ; 首脑，首长
支付
vt. 用头顶 ; 前进 ; 作为…的首领 ; 站在…的前头
vi. （物体）塌下 ; 让步
vi. 朝…行进 ; 出发 ; 向…方向移动 ; 船驶往
n. 伸展性，弹性
adj. 头的 ; 在前头的 ; 首要的 ; 在顶端的
例句:
例句:
The Sun gives us energy.
Our ears are on the left and right
I can give you a 20% discount.
sides of our head.
go to school /ɡo tu skul/ Heading a hard soccer ball many times

can damage the brain.
v. 上学 ; 求学
例句:
It takes between 40 and 50 minutes to

how much /haʊ mʌtʃ/
go to school. 多少，什么价钱，到什么程度
They pay for their kids to go to
例句:
school.
I like this dress. How much is it?
She said she's earning more, but I
have /hæv/ don't know how much she's getting.
经… income /ˈɪnˌkʌm/
n. 〈口〉有产者，有钱人 ; 富国 ; 〈英俚〉欺骗， n. 收入，进款 ; 进来的动作 ; 进入
诈骗例句:
例句: Their rent is about 30% of their
Have a great day. income.
Have a good day! They have two incomes.
Do you have a favorite color? kid /kɪd/
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n. <口>小孩 ; 小山羊，小山羊皮制品 look for /lʊk fɔr/

vt.& vi. 欺骗，戏弄，取笑
寻找（某人或某物） ; <口>找（麻烦） ; 找（苦
adj. 较年幼的 ; 小山羊皮制的
头）吃 ; 希望得到
例句:
例句:
She's looking for someone on the
school.
Internet.
I'm looking for a summer dress.
land /lænd/
n. 陆地 ; 国家 ; 地产 ; 土地 low /loʊ/
vt.& vi. （使）登岸 ; 降临 ; 使陷于（困境） ; 使不
得不应付 adj. 低的，矮小的 ; 楼下的，低洼的 ; 沮丧的 ; 下贱
vt. 自船上卸下 ; 获得 ; 捕到 ; 钓到（鱼）的
vi. 跳落，跌落，被抛落（地面） adv. 低声地 ; 谦卑地 ; 底下地

n. 低点 ; 低水平 ; 牛的叫声
例句: vi. （牛）哞哞叫
They landed in the afternoon, one day 例句:
later.
The cost for charging the battery is
Airplanes take off and land at an
low.
airport.
Can you give me a lower price?
In geography class we learn about the
land and people of our planet, Earth.
money /ˈmʌni/
look /lʊk/ n. 钱 ; 财富 ; 薪水 ; 款项
vt.& vi. 看，瞧例句:

They don't have enough money for a
n. 看 ; （尤指吸引人的）相貌 ; 眼神 ; 样子
car.
He earns a lot of money.
例句:

nice /naɪs/
She guarantees that his new look will adj. 美好的，愉快的 ; 正派的 ; 友好的，亲切的 ; 细
improve his image. 致的
例句:
street, 1st Avenue.
He is looking at a clock. The Jacksons live in a nice apartment.
These two purses look the same, but The weather is nice.
their cost is quite different.
You look beautiful.
night /naɪt/
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说话人所在位置等相反的方向或地点）另一边
n. [the other]对立面；对立的事物
例句:
Their other expenses include food and

clothes.
They study English and Chinese. They
study other subjects too.
n. 夜 ; 晚上 ; （举行盛事的）夜晚
例句:
over /ˈoʊvə(r)/
Do you have any rooms for tomorrow
prep. （表示方向）越过 ; （部份或全部覆盖）在…
night?
上面 ; 由于 ; （表示论及）关于
adv. 结束 ; 再 ; （倒）下 ; 从一边至另一边
down.
adj. 过去的 ; 外面的 ; 在上的 ; 上级的
n. 额外 ; 剩余 ; 剩余（或多余）的量 ; 剩余物
no problem int. [电信学]报文完，请回复！

vt. 走过，跳过 ; [美国方言]从…恢复过来
不麻烦 ; 没什么 ; 没事儿 ; 非常容易
例句:
例句: There's a dressing room over there.
Sure. No problem. According to scientists, there are
over 65 elements inside the sun.
Over 90 percent of the Sun is hydrogen
on sale /ɑn sel/ gas.
owner /ˈoʊnə(r)/
n. 物主，所有人
例句:
That person is the owner of the

apartment.
有售，上市 ; 廉价出售 The Jacksons rent it from the owner.
例句:
The red dress is on sale today.

pay /pe/
vt.& vi. 付款 ; 偿还 ; 补偿 ; （对…）有利

other /ˈʌðər/ vt. 给予 ; 支付
n. 工资 ; 薪水 ; 报答
adj. 别的 ; 其他的 ; （两个中的）另一个 ; 其余的
adj. 收费的 ; 需付费的
pron. 其他的 ; （指两个人或事物中的第二个）那
个 ; （指一组中其余的人或事物）其余的 ; （指与例句:
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The Jacksons pay rent every month. 例句:

Can you give me a lower price?
school.
As for pay, astronauts can earn a good
salary, but not great. rent /rɛnt/
n. 租金 ; 地租 ; （意见等的）分裂，分歧 ; （衣服
pick up /pɪk ʌp/ 等的）裂缝
vt.& vi. 出租 ; 付地租 ; “rend”的过去式和过去分词 ;
租借
adj. 撕碎的 ; 分裂的
例句:

income.
Their largest expense is the rent.
He can rent a car for a few days and
v. 捡起 ; 接载 ; 学会 ; 逮捕
see more of the country.
例句: The Jacksons rent it from the owner.
We use our hands to pick up things.
A week later he went back to the
consulate to pick up his visa. salary /ˈsæləri, ˈsælri/
n. 薪水，薪金，薪俸
vt. 给…加薪 ; 给…薪水 ; 发…薪水 ; 付…薪水
please /pliz/
例句:
int. 请
Together, their salaries are enough to
vt.& vi. 使高兴 ; 使满意 ; 讨人喜欢 ; 讨好
live.
例句:
I'd like a room please.

Please come with me. save /sev/
vt. 节省 ; 保存 ; 储蓄 ; 解救
vi. 节省 ; 挽救 ; 救球
price /praɪs/ prep.&conj. 除…之外
n. 救援，救援
例句:
They also save some money every month.

They save about 10% of their income.
Scientists are warning us that fast
action is necessary to save our
future.
n. 价格，价钱 ; 代价 ; 价值 ; 赏金
vt. 标价 ; 定价 ; 问…的价格 ; 给…定价
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something /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ She takes dance lessons.
pron. 某物，某事 ; 重要的事物[人]，有一定意义的

事物 take off /tek ɔf/
n. （表示不确切的描述或数量）大致，左右
adv. 非常 ; 有点 ; 大约脱掉 ; 起飞 ; （使）离开 ; 突然成功
例句: 例句:
I want something short, but not too Airplanes take off and land at an
short. airport.
Two minutes later, they took off for
Beijing.
station /ˈsteʃən/
n. 车站 ; 所，局 ; 身份 ; 电视台
vt. 配置，安置 ; 驻扎
taxi stand /ˈtæksi stænd/
例句:
People get on a train at a train

station.
Yesterday a terrible accident happened
in front of a subway station.
There are also several charging
stations near Paul's office.
n. 出租车招呼站
例句:
take /tek/
People wait for a taxi at a taxi
vt. 拿，取 ; 采取 ; 接受（礼物等） ; 耗费（时间 stand.
等）
vi. 拿 ; 获得
n. 镜头 ; 看法 ; 收入额 ; 场景 the /ðə/
例句: art. 指已提到的人（物） ; 指说话人与听者已知的

人（物） ; 用于独一无二的事物前 ; 与形容词最高
They usually take the elevator to the
级和序数词连用
5th floor.
Lisa and her sister take the subway to 例句:
school. The Jacksons live in a nice apartment.
We take all credit cards.
It takes between 40 and 50 minutes to together /təˈɡɛðɚ/
go to school.
adv. 同时 ; 在一起 ; 一致地 ; 不间断地
The trip from home to the hospital
adj. 稳定可靠的 ; 做事有效率的
takes about 30 minutes.
Do you both take Chinese classes? 例句:
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Together, their salaries are enough to pron. (who的宾格)谁

live.
例句:
together? To whom do they pay rent?
Instruction manuals show us how to put To whom is Kathy married?
together or install things.
with /wɪθ/
train /tren/ prep. 和，跟 ; 随着 ; 关于 ; 和…一致
例句:

With global warming, global
n. 火车 ; 行列 ; 一系列相关的事情 ; 拖裾
Part 5
v. 训练 ; 教育 ; 培养 ; 修整
例句:
a lot of /e lɑt ʌv/
I don't wan t to miss my train.
adj. 许多的 ; 诸多
station. 例句:
These service employees are highly
During the day, there is a lot of
trained and provide excellent service.
traffic.
His business is very good. So he earns
use /jus/
a lot of money.
n. 使用 ; 使用权 ; 功能
例句:
actress /ˈæktrɪs/
We use our eyes to see things.

Electric cars use batteries instead of
gasoline.
He doesn't mind if his girlfriend is
using him.
The controlled use of fire allowed
people to cook food and survive in
colder climates. n. 女演员 ; 女表演者
例句:
whom /hum/ Maggie wants to be an actress.
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anything /ˈɛniˌθɪŋ/ The wind is blowing.

pron. 任何东西 ; （用于否定句、疑问句中以及 if 或
and drew blood.
whether 和 prevent、ban、avoid 等动词后，代替
something）任何东西 ; 重要东西 ; 重要事物
例句: breakfast /ˈbrekfəst/
Is there anything else you like?

Sorry. I can't tell you anything.
back /bæk/
n. 背，背部 ; 背面，反面 ; 后面，后部 ; （椅子等

的）靠背
vt. 使后退 ; 支持 ; 加背书于 ; 下赌注于 n. 早餐，早饭 ; 早餐食物
vi. 后退 ; 倒退 vi. 吃早餐
adj. 背部的 ; 后面的 ; 以前的 ; 拖欠的 vt. 供给…早餐
adv. 以前 ; 向后地
例句:
例句:
What do you like for breakfast?
I'll be back at 2:30 tomorrow. Would you like to have breakfast
I'll be right back. together?
I'll ask my mom and call you back.
You can pay me back tomorrow.
The pilot pushed back from the gate at business /ˈbɪznɪs/
10:45.
n. 商业，交易 ; 生意 ; 事务，业务 ; 职业，行业
He is wearing hiking boots and is
carrying a pack on his back. 例句:
When you have a sore throat, the back Paul owns his own business.
of your throat is often red and She wants to set up her own business.
infected. Are you looking for a dress for
This underlines the importance of business?
getting reliable information, backed The owners believe that their business
by strong evidence. is successful.
His friend has lots of business
blow /bloʊ/
experience.
His friend can help Paul learn about
n. 殴打，打击 ; 吹风，一阵风 ; 意外的灾害 ; 吹奏 doing business in China.
（声）
vt.& vi. （风）吹 ; （轮胎等）爆炸
vt. 吹，吹气 ; 使爆炸 ; 奏出，演奏 ; 使气喘 coffee /ˈkɔfi/
vi. 吹刮，吹动 ; 随风飘动 ; 鸣叫 ; 喘气
例句:
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n. 咖啡豆 ; 咖啡粉 ; （一杯）咖啡 ; 非正式的社交 n. 跳舞 ; 舞会 ; 舞蹈艺术 ; 舞曲

集会 vi. 跳舞 ; 手舞足蹈 ; 摇晃 ; 跳跃
vt. 使跳舞
例句:
例句:
You can have coffee and some food in a
coffee shop. She takes dance lessons.
Do you drink coffee with your The woman in the green dress is
breakfast? dancing with her boyfriend.
cook /kʊk/ doctor /ˈdɑktə(r)/
vt.& vi. 烹调 ; 编造 ; 篡改 ; 密谋 n. 医生，大夫 ; 博士 ; 神学家 ; 医疗设备

vt. 烹调 ; 煮 vt.& vi. 医疗，行医
vi. 烹调 ; 做菜 vt. 修理，装配 ; 假造 ; 搀杂 ; 修改，修饰
n. 厨师 ; 厨子
例句:
例句:
He wants to be a doctor.
She can cook many different kinds of
food.
People cook food in a kitchen. doorway /ˈdɔrweɪ/
Christina isn't a very good cook.
n. 门口，门道
She is an excellent cook.
例句:
He's walking through the doorway.

dance /dæns/
drink /drɪŋk/
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adv. 其他 ; 否则 ; 另外
adj. 别的 ; 其他的
例句:
Is there anything else you like?
excellent /ˈɛksələnt/
vt.& vi. 喝（酒） ; 饮 ; 喝酒 ; （尤指）酗酒 adj. 卓越的 ; 杰出的 ; 优秀的 ; 太好了
vt. 吸收，吸入
n. 酒，饮料 ; 酒宴 ; 一杯或一份酒例句:
She is an excellent cook.

例句:
She thinks it's an excellent hospital.
We can't drink ocean water.
Do you drink coffee with your
breakfast? exercise /ˈeksərsaɪz/
n. 练习 ; 运动，训练 ; 运用 ; 典礼
earn /ɜrn/ vi. 锻炼，训练，练习
vt. 锻炼（身体某部位） ; 使焦虑，使忧虑 ; 实行，
vt.& vi. 赚得 ; 获得 ; 赢得 ; 博得发挥（作用） ; 运用
vt. 赚，赚得 ; 获得 ; 挣得 ; 使得到
例句:
例句:
He studies hard and exercises every
He earns a lot of money. day.
Only a very few earn lots of money. Daily exercise is a good way to stay
in good health.
egg /ɛɡ/
famous /ˈfeməs/
adj. 著名的，出名的 ; 〈古〉一流的，极好的
例句:
She wants to be a famous movie star.
n. 鸡蛋，蛋 ; 卵 ; <俚>家伙
flower /ˈflaʊɚ/
vt. 煽动，怂恿 ; 用蛋烹调 ; <俚>向人扔鸡蛋
例句:
I like eggs for breakfast.
else /ɛls/
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n. 花 ; 精华 ; 开花植物 Seiko works very hard, but she likes

vi. 开花 ; 繁荣 ; 成熟 her job.
vt. 使开花 ; 用花装饰 He studies hard and exercises every
day.
例句:
It's raining hard, so you need an
She grows flowers and vegetables.
umbrella.
Dentists have to pull hard to extract
a tooth.
fruit juice /frut dʒus/

It's hard to believe they still don't
know what happened.
n. 果汁 ; 果宝 A cracked tooth can be caused by
biting down on something hard.
例句:
Heading a hard soccer ball many times
I usually have fruit juice, like orange can damage the brain.
juice.
hockey /ˈhɑki/
garden /ˈgɑrdn/
n. 曲棍球 ; 冰球
n. 花园，菜园 ; 公园 ; 供应点心的露天设施 ; 大型
例句:
公共礼堂
vt. 造园，开辟（一小片土地）作为花园 ; 以花园装 He wants to be a hockey player.
饰
vi. 从事园艺
adj. 花园的，园艺的 ; 普通的，平凡的 hungry /ˈhʌŋɡri/
例句: adj. 饥饿的 ; 渴望的，渴望得到 ; （统称）饥民 ; 荒
She also takes care of their garden. 年的，不毛的
Their garden is behind their house. 例句:
I'm getting hungry!
hard /hɑrd/
adj. 困难的 ; 硬的 ; 有力的 ; 努力的 into /ˈɪntu/

adv. 努力地 ; 猛力地 ; 严重地 ; 沉重地
prep. （表示方向）进入…中 ; （表示所属）输入 ;
n. 英〉硬海滩，登陆处
（表示状态）进入…状态 ; （表示时间）持续到
例句:
例句:
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Then a nurse came and took Lisa into
another room.
He's going into a room.
mask /mæsk/
n. 面具 ; 假面具 ; 用作掩饰的事物 ; 护肤膜

kind /kaɪnd/ vt. 掩饰 ; 戴面具 ; 用面具遮住，掩盖，掩饰
vi. 戴面具 ; 隐瞒，掩饰
n. 〈古〉方式，方法 ; 本质，天性 ; 同类 ; 某类
adj. 仁慈的，体贴的 ; 友善的，好心的 ; 温和 ; 宽宏例句:
大量的
These people are wearing masks because
例句: of the smog.
It's smoggy, so wear a mask.
What kind of food do you like?
She can cook many different kinds of
food.
movie star /ˈmuvi stɑr/
lesson /ˈlɛsən/
n. 教训，训诫 ; 功课 ; 课程，一堂课 ; [宗]日课

vt. 教训，训斥 ; 教课 ; 向…授课
例句:
She takes dance lessons.
n. 电影明星
like /laɪk/ 例句:
She wants to be a famous movie star.

vt. 喜欢 ; （与 would 或 should 连用表示客气）想 ;
想要 ; 喜欢做
prep. （表示属性）像 ; （表示方式）如同 ; （询问
older /'oʊldər/
adj. 相似的 ; 相同的 adj. 年长的 ; 老的( old的比较级 ) ; 古老的 ; 以前的 ;
n. 相类似的人[事物] ; 喜好 ; 爱好 ; （尤指被视为没（用于指称被替代的东西）原来的
有某人或某物那么好的）种类，类型
例句:
adv. （非正式口语，代替 as）和…一样 ; 如 ; （非 Ben has an older brother, Jeff.
正式口语，思考说下句话、解释或举例时用）大概 ; Its main customers are the elderly,
可能 which means older people.
例句:
I usually have fruit juice, like orange place /ples/

juice.
When he's really angry he often shouts n. 位 ; 地方 ; 职位 ; 座位
vt. 放置 ; 获名次 ; 投资 ; 评价
like this.
Lisa likes languages and books.
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vi. 得名次 ; 名列前茅 ; [美国英语][赛马]得第二名 ;

准确把…推到预定地点
Heavy rain like this can cause
例句: flooding and mudslides.
Let's have breakfast together. Do you

know a good place?
If you go by car, there's no place to
restaurant /ˈrestrɑnt/
park.
People need a place to live in and
sleep.
That company places people in part-
time, temporary positions.
player /ˈpleɚ/
n. 饭店 ; 餐馆 ; 饭馆 ; 菜馆
例句:
He owns four restaurants.
scholarship /ˈskɑlərʃɪp/
n. 演员 ; [体]运动员 ; [音]演奏者 ; 播放机
例句:
His father is a good chess player.

He wants to be a hockey player.
rain /ren/
n. 奖学金 ; 学术 ; 学识
例句:
He doesn't like school, but he wants a

sports scholarship.
smoggy
n. 雨 ; （热带地区的）雨季，雨天 ; 雨点般降落的
东西 ; <俚>电子流
vt.& vi. （雨）降下，（使）降落 ; 大量地给，
（使）大量落下
例句:
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tea /ti/
adj. 烟雾弥漫的
例句: n. 茶水 ; 茶 ; 茶树 ; 午后小吃
vt. 给…沏茶
It's smoggy, so wear a mask.
vi. 喝茶
例句:
take /tek/ I usually have tea.
vt. 拿，取 ; 采取 ; 接受（礼物等） ; 耗费（时间

等）
vi. 拿 ; 获得 through /θru/
n. 镜头 ; 看法 ; 收入额 ; 场景 prep. 通过，穿过 ; 经由 ; 透过 ; 凭借
例句: adv. 从头到尾 ; 彻底 ; 自始至终
adj. （电话）接通 ; 通话完毕 ; 有洞的 ; 直达的
They usually take the elevator to the
5th floor. 例句:
Lisa and her sister take the subway to He's walking through the doorway.
school. Did you read through my presentation?
We take all credit cards. I hope I can get through the day.
It is raining, so take an umbrella. Our business offices are open Monday
It takes between 40 and 50 minutes to through Friday.
go to school.
The trip from home to the hospital
takes about 30 minutes. toast /toʊst/
Do you both take Chinese classes?
take care of /tek kɛr ʌv/
照顾 ; 杀掉 ; 对付 ; 抵消
例句:
She takes care of their home. n. 干杯 ; 烤面包 ; 接受敬酒的人 ; （在某领域）广
She takes care of their garden. 受赞誉的人

vt.& vi. 向…祝酒，为…干杯
vi. 烤火，取暖 ; 使暖和 ; 烘烤（面包片等）
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例句: vt. 加热 ; 使热情 ; 使兴奋

n. 暖和的地方
They have eggs with potatoes and
vi. 加温 ; 感兴趣 ; 变得友善或友好
toast.
例句:
track /træk/
It's cold, so wear a warm coat.
Spring is the season when the weather
n. 小路，小道 ; 痕迹，踪迹 ; 轨道，音轨 ; 方针， gets warmer each day.
路线 He had a nice, warm smile and his
vt. 跟踪 ; 监看，监测 ; 追踪 success hadn't gone to his head.
vi. 沿着轨道前进 ; 沿着一条路走，旅行 ; 位于一队
列中
例句:
would /wʊd/
They are running around a track. aux. 将，将要 ; 愿意 ; 会，打算 ; 大概

v. (will 的过去式，用于转述)将
The company is planning to use an app
to track the daily activities of its 例句:
employees.
together?
warm /wɔrm/
If the Earth had no tilt at all, there
would be no seasons.
adj. 暖和的，温暖的 ; 保暖的 ; 热情的 ; 暖调的
vt.& vi. （使）变暖，被加热，暖和起来
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Part 1 tired.
He always wears glasses.
airline /ˈerlaɪn/
n. 航线 ; 航空公司 anyone /ˈɛniˌwʌn, -wən/

例句: pron. 任何人 ; 任何一个 ; 谁
Global Airlines is an airline company. 例句:
Steve doesn't want anyone to know she's
airplane /ˈerpleɪn/ here.
around /əˈraʊnd/
adv. 大约 ; 旋转 ; 到处，四处 ; 在周围

prep. 围绕 ; 在附近 ; 前后，左右 ; 在…周围
例句:
We come home around 4:00.

n. <美>飞机 Is there a bank around here?
例句:
time changes.
Dan flies airplanes all over the
world.
away /əˈwe/
all over the world /ɔl ˈovɚ ði adv. 离开，远离 ; 在远处 ; 消失
wɜrld/ adj. 不在的 ; 遥远的 ; 客场比赛
例句:
adv. 全世界 ; 举世 ; 五洲四海 ; 普天之下
Put away your phone.
例句:
The girl is facing away from the
Dan flies airplanes all over the stairs.
world. They always miss him when he is away.
She wants to be popular all over the
world.
beard /bɪrd/
always /ˈɔlwez,-wɪz,-wiz/
adv. 总是，老是 ; 永远，始终 ; 常常 ; 不断地
例句:
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clean /klin/
adj. 清洁的 ; 整齐的 ; 新的 ; 正派的

vt.& vi. （使）清洁 ; 变干净 ; 除去…的灰尘 ; 使…
干净
vi. 清扫
adv. 完全地，彻底地
n. 打扫
n. 胡须 ; [虫]口鬃，[动]颌毛 ; （牡蛎等的）鳃 ; [植] 例句:

芒
vt. 使有胡须（颌毛，芒刺） ; 抓（捋）住…的胡
room.
子，拔…的胡子 ; 公然反对，勇敢地对抗
A dentist cleans and fixes teeth.
例句: The rooms are small, but it's clean.
He has grey hair. He also has a grey She likes the idea of driving a clean
beard. car.
break /brek/ close /kloʊz/
vt. （使）破 ; 打破（纪录） ; （常指好天气）突

变 ; 开始
vi. （嗓音）突变 ; 突破 ; 破晓 ; （价格）突然下跌
n. 破裂 ; 中间休息 ; 间断 ; 短假
例句:
She has a 10-minute break from 8:50

until 9:00.
adj. 紧密的 ; 亲密的 ; 亲近的
When people fall down they can break a
vt. 关 ; 结束 ; 使靠近
bone.
If something bursts, it suddenly
adv. 紧密地
breaks.
n. 结束
How did Lamarr break the dominant
woman stereotype? 例句:
People open and close doors.

Close the door.
classmate /ˈklæsmeɪt/ The bank closes at 6:00.
n. （同班）同学 ; 级友
grandchildren.
例句:
She and her classmates have lunch at

12:00. company /ˈkʌmpəni/
n. 公司，商号 ; 作伴，伴侣，客人 ; 连队，中队 ;

（社交）集会，聚会
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例句: （地位、实力等）相同的人
vi. 相等，相平（与out连用）
Global Airlines is an airline company.
例句:
dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/
One kilogram is equal to 2.2 pounds.
Zero point one equals one tenth.
excuse me /ɪkˈskjuz mi/
int. 对不起 ; 恕
例句:
Excuse me. Is there a bank around
n. 牙科医生 here?
Excuse me. May I ask you some
例句:
questions?
face /fes/
eat /i:t/
n. 面容 ; 表面 ; 脸 ; 方面
vt.& vi. 吃，喝 vt.& vi. 面对 ; 面向… ; 正视 ; 承认
vi. （食物）吃起来感到 ; 咬 ; （人）感到苦恼（或 vt. （感到不能）对付 ; （明知不好办而）交谈 ; 必
烦恼） ; 侵蚀，腐蚀须对付（某情况） ; 面临…
vt. （如酸）腐蚀 ; 吃完 ; 吃得使 ; 侵蚀成
例句:
例句:
She has a round face.
What do you want to eat? In modern times we humans face
They eat in the cafeteria. changing conditions.
We can face the challenges of
pollution and global warming.
equal /ˈikwəl/ When disappointed, it's much better to
face the facts and decide what to do
adj. 相等的，平等的 ; 平稳的 ; 势均力敌的 ; 胜任的
next than get discouraged.
vt. 等于 ; 比得上 ; 使相等 ; 同样看待
n. 同样的人 ; 相等的数量 ; 能与之比拟的东西 ;
finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
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vt.& vi. 完成 ; 结束 ; 吃光 ; 使筋疲力尽 They can be depended on to get things

n. 结尾 ; 结束 ; 最后阶段 ; 抛光 done.
例句:
After finishing her homework, she's get home /ɡɛt hom/

going to read.
v. 回家
Her second class finishes at 9:50.
例句:
fix /fɪks/
She gets home around 3:45.
She got home a few minutes ago, at
vt. 固定 ; 准备 ; 修理 ; 使牢固 3:45.
vi. 固着 ; 变硬 ; 安定
n. 困境 ; 定位于 ; 受操纵的事 ; 应急措施
例句:
glasses /'glɑsɪz/
A mechanic fixes cars.
from A until B
例句:
From 7:00 until around 9:00 she does

her homework.
n. 眼镜 ; 双筒望远镜 ; 玻璃( glass的名词复数 ) ; 玻
璃杯 ; 玻璃器皿 ; 眼镜
until 9:00.
例句:
This old man has to wear glasses to

get /ɡɛt/ read.
vt. 得到 ; 抓住 ; 说服 ; 受到（惩罚等） He wears glasses because he can't see
vt.& vi. 到达，来 very well.
vi. 成为 ; 开始 ; 设法对付 ; 获得利益或财富

grandchild /ˈɡrændˌtʃaɪld, ˈɡræn-/
例句:
n. 孙子 ; 孙女 ; 外孙
day. 例句:
With practice, she's getting better. This man is 65 years old. He has 3
You can get money at a bank. grandchildren.
Two students got perfect scores.
Did anyone get a perfect score? grey /ɡre/
He had six weeks to get everything
done.
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例句:
Sick people go to a hospital.

There are many doctors and nurses in a
hospital.
hotel /hoʊˈtel/
adj. 灰色的 ; 灰白的

vt. 使变成灰色 ; 使变老
vi. 变成灰色 ; 老化
n. 灰色
例句:
He has grey hair. He also has a grey

beard.
n. 旅馆，宾馆，酒店，饭店
vt. 使…在饭店下榻
help /hɛlp/ vi. 进行旅馆式办公
例句:
vt.& vi. 帮助 ; 有助于，有利于
vt. 治疗 ; 避免 ; 招待（客人） ; 给…盛（饭、菜） You can get a room in a hotel.
n. 帮助 ; 助手 ; 补救办法 ; 有用
vi. （在餐桌旁）招待，侍应，作仆人（或店员、服
务员等） left /lɛft/
int. [呼救语]救命！
例句:
She wanted it to help her feel better.

He can help me decide.
Thanks for your help.
My umbrella wasn't much help either.
Some tea may help with the pain.
adj. 左边的，左侧的 ; 左派的
n. 左，左面 ; [军]左翼 ; 左派，激进分子
hospital /ˈhɑspɪtl/ adv. 向左 ; 在左边
v. 离开( leave的过去式和过去分词)
例句:
The person on the left is a man.

Go to the end of the street and turn
left.
n. 医院 ; 收容所 ; 养老院 ; 〈古〉旅客招待所 mechanic /mɪˈkænɪk/

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office /ˈɔfɪs/
n. 技工，机修工
例句: n. 办公室 ; 办公楼 ; 问询处 ; 重要官职
A mechanic fixes cars. 例句:
Office workers usually work in an

office.
minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ I don't see Steve in his office.
n. 分，分钟 ; 瞬间，片刻 ; 备忘录 ; 会议记录 They got to the doctor's office at
vt. 把…记录在案 ; 为…测定时间 10:45.
After leaving the doctor's office they
例句:
went to a pharmacy.
until 9:00.
office building
nurse /nɜrs/
n. <美>办公楼
例句:
n. 护士，看护 ; 奶妈，保姆，阿妈，保育员 ; 保护
人，培养者，养成所，发祥地 ; [植]保护树，[虫]保 There are many office workers in an
护虫，保育虫，[动]世代交替的无性期的个体 office building.
vt.& vi. 护理 ; 照料 ; 喂 ; 吃奶
vt. 培育 ; 怀抱 ; 搂抱 ; 调治
例句:
often /ˈɔfn/
adv. 常常 ; 经常 ; 时常 ; 再三
There are many doctors and nurses in a
hospital. 例句:
Doctors and nurses help sick people.
He often wears sunglasses.
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on one's way to /ɑn wʌnz we This is Lisa's daily schedule.

tu/ This is Lisa's class schedule for
往…去的路上 today.
The meeting is scheduled for the day
例句:
after tomorrow.
He is on his way to the airport.
see /si/
round /raʊnd/
adj. 圆形的 ; 弧形的 ; 丰满的，肥胖的 ; 整数的 n. 主教教区 ; 主教权限 ; 牧座
adv. 到处 ; 在周围 ; 迂回地 ; 朝反方向
例句:
prep. 大约 ; 绕过，环绕 ; （表示位置）在…四周 ;
附近 It's nice to see you.
n. 圆，圆形 ; 循环 ; 圆形物，球状物 ; （会议的） He wears glasses because he can't see
一回合 very well.
vt.& vi. 使成圆形 ; 绕行 ; 拐过，绕过 ; 把…四舍五 You can see a movie in a cinema.
入 I feel like seeing a movie.
例句:
I see his point.
We'd like to see the doctor as soon as
A circle is round.
possible.
salesperson /ˈseɪlzpɜrsn/ sick /sɪk/
adj. 恶心的 ; 晕船 ; 不舒服的 ; 腻烦的

vt. 吐出 ; 追逐 ; 攻击
n. <口>呕吐物 ; 病人
例句:
Doctors and nurses help sick people.

It makes me sick to even think about
n. 售货员
it.
例句: Relating to a smart robot? It sounds
A salesperson sells things in a store. sick to me.
schedule /ˈskedʒul/ start /stɑrt/
n. 时刻表，进度表 ; 清单，明细表 ; 预定计划 ; 目 n. 开始 ; 动身 ; 开动 ; 起点

录 vt.& vi. 出发，启程
vt. 排定，安排 ; 将…列表 ; 为…作目录 vt. 起动 ; 提出（问题） ; 开办 ; 使开始
vi. 起始 ; 突然出现 ; 突然跳起 ; 突然涌出
例句:
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例句: Stay still and don't say anything.
Her first class starts at 8:00.

She goes to her room and starts doing
her homework.
store /stɔr, stor/
After getting a new battery for her

car, the engine started.
He's thinking about starting
restaurants in both countries.
He's also thinking about starting his
own business.
n. 商店 ; 贮存物 ; 仓库 ; 大量
stay /ste/
v. 贮存 ; （在计算机里）存储
vt.& vi. 停留 ; 停止 ; 坚持 ; 抑制
例句:
vi. 继续处于某种状态
n. 逗留 ; 延期 ; 倚靠 ; 忍耐 A salesperson sells things in a store.
The bank is next to a clothing store.
例句:
DNA is a complex molecule that stores
Many people stay in a hotel. information and can make copies of
Daily exercise is a good way to stay itself.
in good health. Hydrogen is notoriously difficult to
He needed to extend his stay in Japan. store.
I hope you and your family have a
wonderful stay with us.
sunglasses /ˈsʌnglæsɪz/
still /stɪl/
adv. 仍，仍然 ; 更，还要 ; 静静地 ; 〈诗〉常，不

断地
adj. 不动的，静止的 ; 不狂暴的，温柔的 ; 没有活
力的，死气沉沉的
n. 平静，寂静 ; 剧照 ; 静止摄影 ; 蒸馏器
vt.& vi. （使某物）平静下来，安静 ; 〈古〉烧
n. 太阳镜 ; 黑眼镜 ; 墨镜
（酒），蒸馏
conj. 但是 ; 然而例句:
例句: He often wears sunglasses.
It was still raining, so they took a

taxi.
It's 5:45, so you still have 15
teller /ˈtɛlɚ/
minutes. n. 出纳员 ; 叙述者 ; 银行柜员机 ; 计票人

She studied hard for the test, but she
例句:
still didn't do well.
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A bank teller works in a bank. and books about science and history.
tenth /tɛnθ/ office.
n. 第十 ; 十分之一
adj. 第十的，第十个的 ; 十分之一的
worker /ˈwɜrkə(r)/
例句:
n. 工人，员工 ; 劳动者 ; [虫]工蜂，工蚁
例句:
There are many office workers in an

waiter /ˈwetɚ/ office building.
office.
Part 2
anyway /ˈɛniˌwe/
adv. 无论如何 ; 而且 ; 尽管 ; 至少
n. 侍者 ; 服务员 ; 托盘
例句:
例句:
Anyway, have a good day.
A waiter works in a restaurant.
work /wɜrk/
back /bæk/

的）靠背
vt. 使后退 ; 支持 ; 加背书于 ; 下赌注于
vi. 后退 ; 倒退
例句: adj. 背部的 ; 后面的 ; 以前的 ; 拖欠的
adv. 以前 ; 向后地
She takes a bus to and from work. 例句:
I'll be back at 2:30 tomorrow.
I'll be right back.
tired.
The pilot pushed back from the gate at
10:45.
carrying a pack on his back.
When you have a sore throat, the back
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of your throat is often red and

infected.
This underlines the importance of
getting reliable information, backed
by strong evidence.
begin /ˈbeɡɪn/
v. 呼唤，喊叫 ; 召唤，叫来，召集 ; 下令，命令 ;
vt.& vi. 开始 ; 着手 ; 创始 ; 创办
打电话给
n. 喊叫，大声喊 ; 电话联络 ; 必要，理由 ; 要求
例句:
例句:
If today is Friday, the weekend begins
I can call them for you if you'd like.
tomorrow.
At 4:00, she sits down at the piano
At first, rivers are small and are
and begins to practice.
called creeks or streams.
We can't begin the project until you
catch /kætʃ, kɛtʃ/
businesspeople vt. 赶上 ; 接住 ; 引起 ; 看见
vt.& vi. （使）被钩住，（使）被卡住
例句:
n. 抓 ; 隐情 ; 捕获量 ; 挂钩
Businesspeople often work in office vi. 锁住 ; 着火 ; [棒球]当接球手
buildings. adj. 迷惑人的 ; 令人容易上当的 ; 引人注目的 ; 令人
感兴趣的
例句:
by /baɪ/
A fisherman catches fish.
prep. 在…旁边 ; 表示方式 ; 由于 ; 经过 Policemen catch people who drive too
adv. 经过 ; 表示保留或保存时用 ; 短暂拜访
fast.
例句:
She's usually sleeping by 11:00.

He's usually here by 9:30.
cinema /ˈsɪnəmə/
call /kɔl/
n. 电影院 ; 电影艺术 ; 电影业 ; 电影
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例句:
Why don't we go to the cinema this

afternoon?
dish /dɪʃ/
做作业
例句:
After practicing, she does some

homework.
n. 盘 ; 餐具 ; 一盘食物 ; 外貌有吸引力的人
vt. 盛于碟盘中 ; 分发 ; 使某人的希望破灭 ; 说（某
farmer /ˈfɑrmə(r)/
人）的闲话
vi. 成碟状
例句:
After dinner, she washes the dishes.
do /du/
n. 农场主，农民 ; 承包人
例句:
气
vt. 做 ; 干 ; 进行 ; 从事 Without water, farmers cannot grow
vi. 表现 ; 进展 ; 引起 ; 行过 food.
n. 社交聚会 ; 社交活动 ; 宴会 A farmer grows food, such as rice or
例句: tomatoes.
What do you do?

What do your parents do? feel like doing sth
the rest of the day. 例句:
What are you doing today? I feel like seeing a movie.

Do you both come from the US? I don't feel like cooking tonight.
Where do you come from?
fisherman /ˈfɪʃərmən/
do homework /du ˈhomˌwɚk/
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river grows.
He saw many people die and he grew to
hate fighting of any kind.
The boy grew tired and bored while
watching the sheep.
homework /ˈhoʊmwɜrk/
n. 渔夫，渔民
n. 家庭作业 ; 功课
例句:
例句:
A fisherman catches fish.
Sometimes they work on their homework
together.
get dressed Sometimes she has a lot of homework.
穿衣服
例句:
hope /hoʊp/
It took ten minutes for her to get n. 希望，期望 ; 希望的东西 ; 被寄予希望的人或事
dressed. 物、情况 ; 抱有希望的理由
She gets dressed between 6:30 and vt.& vi. 希望，期望

vt. [俚语]相信，认为
6:40.
vi. 希望，盼望，期待
例句:
go to sleep /ɡo tu slip/
I hope your mom says ok.
睡着 ; （肢体）麻木 ; 入睡 ; 安息 She wants people to have hope for a
better future.
例句:
Information about one's secret hopes
After she finishes it, she'll turn off and dreams is usually private.
the light and go to sleep.
Sometimes she goes to sleep right
away. leave /liv/
vt. 离开 ; 遗弃 ; 忘了带 ; 交托
grow /groʊ/ vt.& vi. 离去 ; 出发 ; 舍弃

n. 准假 ; 假期 ; 辞别 ; 许可
vt. 种植 ; 扩大 ; 扩展 ; 增加
例句:
vi. 生长 ; 渐渐变得 ; 逐渐开始
vt.& vi. （使）留长，蓄长 She leaves school around 3:00.
例句:
A farmer grows food, such as rice or listen /ˈlɪsən/

tomatoes.
As water enters from other streams, a
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might /maɪt/
aux. 表示可能 ; 表示许可 ; 表示询问情况

n. 力气 ; 力量 ; 威力 ; 权力
v. 可以 ; 应该
例句:
It's cold and it might rain.

A cloudy sky means that it might rain.
vi. 倾听 ; 留心听 ; 听信 ; （让对方注意）听着
He was so surprised that he thought
n. 听，倾听
she might be joking.
例句: The doctors later told him that he
Sometimes listening to others is might never regain the use of his
interesting. legs.
Sometimes she can't sleep, so she

listens to some piano music.
online /ˌɑnˈlaɪn/
adj. 在线的 ; 联网的 ; 联机的

mall /mɔl, mæl/
例句:
I can get tickets online.

I was watching some videos online.
policeman /pəˈlismən/
n. 购物中心 ; 林荫路 ; 铁圈球场
例句:
We can go to the mall and get a pizza.

They decided to meet at a shopping
mall.
n. （男）警察，警员 ; 看守矿井的人 ; [化] 淀帚
maybe /ˈmebi/
例句:
Policemen catch people who drive too

adv. 也许 ; 可能 ; 大概
fast.
n. 不确定性
例句:
Maybe we can see a movie NEXT week.

purse /pɜrs/
Maybe I can get there by subway.
Maybe they still have rooms.
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shampoo /ʃæmˈpu/
n. 钱包，钱袋 ; 财力，财源 ; 和包或钱袋相似的东

西 ; 女用小提包 n. 洗发剂 ; 洗发香波 ; （洗地毯、家具罩套、汽车
vt. 使皱起，噘起等的）洗涤剂 ; 洗头
例句: vt. 用洗发剂洗头 ; 用洗涤剂洗
These two purses look the same, but 例句:

their cost is quite different. You can buy food, toothpaste and
A thief steals things such as purses shampoo in a supermarket.
and wallets.
so /soʊ/
right away /raɪt əˈwe/
立刻，马上 ; 就 ; 当时 conj. （表示因果关系）因此 ; （表示目的）为了 ;
例句: （引出下文） ; （认为某事无关紧要，尤用于反驳

他人的指责时）（口语）
Sometimes she goes to sleep right pron. 如此 ; 这样 ; 大约 ; 左右
away. int. [表示同意、赞成等] 好啦，就这样吧！停下！
He and Paul liked each other right （停住）别动！ ; [表示惊讶、冷淡等] 哦 ; 真的吗
away. adj. 真的 ; 事实如此的 ; 如此的 ; 整齐的
例句:
see /si/ I can speak Chinese fairly well, and so

can my sister.
Her temperature was 39 degrees, so she
had a fever!
例句: It's Saturday, so I'm just staying
It's nice to see you. home.
He wears glasses because he can't see Why are you so late?
very well.
I feel like seeing a movie. stadium /ˈstediəm/
I see his point.
possible.
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n. 超级市场 ; 自动售货商店
例句:
You can buy food, toothpaste and

shampoo in a supermarket.
take /tek/
n. 运动场 ; 体育场 ; [医]（疾病的第…）期 vt. 拿，取 ; 采取 ; 接受（礼物等） ; 耗费（时间
例句: 等）
vi. 拿 ; 获得
You can watch sports in a stadium.
n. 镜头 ; 看法 ; 收入额 ; 场景
例句:
start /stɑrt/ They usually take the elevator to the
n. 开始 ; 动身 ; 开动 ; 起点 5th floor.
vt.& vi. 出发，启程 Lisa and her sister take the subway to
vt. 起动 ; 提出（问题） ; 开办 ; 使开始 school.
vi. 起始 ; 突然出现 ; 突然跳起 ; 突然涌出 We take all credit cards.
例句:
It takes between 40 and 50 minutes to
Her first class starts at 8:00. go to school.
She goes to her room and starts doing The trip from home to the hospital
her homework. takes about 30 minutes.
After getting a new battery for her Do you both take Chinese classes?
car, the engine started. She takes dance lessons.
He's thinking about starting
restaurants in both countries.
He's also thinking about starting his take a shower /tek e ˈʃaʊɚ/
own business.
沐浴
例句:
such as /sʌtʃ æz/
When he got to his room, he took a
像，例如 ; 譬如 ; 诸如 shower.
He's taking a shower.
例句:

tomatoes. thief /θif/
A thief steals things such as purses
and wallets.
supermarket /ˈsupərmɑrkət/
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醒来 ; 活跃起来 ; 引起注意 ; （使）认识到
例句:
He woke up at 6:30.
She's waking up.
wallet /ˈwɑlɪt/
n. 小偷，盗贼 ; <口>（使蜡外流的）蜡烛心结的烛 n. 钱包，皮夹子
花
例句:
例句:
and wallets.
and wallets.
wash /wɑʃ/
tooth /tuθ/
vt. 洗，清洗 ; 浸湿 ; 冲刷，冲击 ; 洗去罪名
vi. 耐洗 ; 被洗掉（通常与 out 和 away 连用） ;
（波涛等）拍打
n. （尤指船过后划出的）水流 ; 要洗的衣物的数量 ;
薄涂层（尤指涂料）
vt. 弄湿 ; 使受洗礼 ; （光）布满 ; （猫等）舔净
（自身）
adj. 可洗的，耐洗的 ; （证券交易）虚假的
n. 牙 ; 齿 ; 齿状部份例句:
vt. 给…装齿
After dinner, she washes the dishes.
vi. 啮合
例句:
After breakfast she brushes her teeth.

when /wɛn/
Our teeth are in our mouth. adv. 什么时候 ; （用于时间的表达方式之后）在那
时 ; 其时 ; 当时
conj. 在…时 ; 既然 ; 如果
toothpaste /ˈtuθˌpest/ pron. 什么时候 ; 那时
n. 时间，时候 ; 日期 ; 场合
n. 牙膏
例句:
例句:
When does the bank close?
You can buy food, toothpaste and
When is your English class?
shampoo in a supermarket.
room.
wake up /wek ʌp/ When I go to a restaurant, I see many

people looking at their smart phones.
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which /hwɪtʃ,wɪtʃ/ prep. 反对 ; 对…不利 ; 紧靠 ; 以防
pron. 哪一个 ; 哪一些 ; 哪个 ; 那，指前面提到的事例句:

物 They play against other schools.
adj. 哪一个 ; 哪一些 It is against the law to drive without
例句: a driver's license.
He is an exception because he never
gave up, even when things went against
She does homework until dinner time,
him.
which is at 6:00.
who /hu/
agree /əˈɡri/
vt.& vi. 同意，赞同

pron. 谁 ; 什么人 ; 关系代词，有先行词 ; 孰
vi. [语]一致，符合 ; 商定，约定 ; 意见相合 ; （气
例句: 候、食物等）适宜
vt. 同意，承认 ; 使和谐一致 ; 认为正确无误
I don't know who he is.
In China, Paul has a good friend who 例句:
lives in Beijing.
Don't you agree?
Policemen catch people who drive too
I agree with you.
fast.
Several appliance manufacturers have
agreed to give QuickServe big
why not /hwaɪ nɑt/

discounts.
何妨；何不
例句:
angry /ˈæŋɡri/
Why don't you try them on?

Why don't we go to the cinema this
afternoon?
work on sth
例句:
adj. 生气的 ; 愤怒的，发怒的 ; （颜色等）刺目的 ;
Sometimes they work on their homework （伤口等）发炎的
together.
例句:
Together they will work on a business
plan. They get angry and are not polite.
This person is angry.
Part 3
arrive /əˈraɪv/
against /əˈɡenst/
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vi. 到达，来 ; 发生 boring /ˈbɔrɪŋ, ˈbor-/

例句: adj. 无聊的，无趣的 ; 令人厌烦的 ; 单调的，乏味
He is arriving at work in the morning. 的
They arrived at the airport at 8:45. n. 钻孔 ; 钻屑
v. 令人厌烦(bore的现在分词)
例句:
at least /æt list/
She's pretty and boring.
adv. 至少
无论如何，反正
例句:
centimeter /ˈsɛntəˌmitɚ/
Getting a new passport will take at n. 厘米
least a week. 例句:

Its height is 1.5 centimeters.
old.
In some ways we humans are very smart,
or at least we think we are.
change /tʃendʒ/
At least that's how it seemed to me. vt. 改变，变更 ; 交换，替换 ; 兑换 ; 换衣服（床

单）
vi. 改变，转变 ; 交换，互换 ; 换衣，更衣
be crowded with /bi ˈkraʊdɪd n. 变化，改变 ; 交换，交替 ; 零钱，找头 ; 代替物
wɪð/ 例句:
充满，满是 As a result, he had to change the dates
例句: for his stay in China.

The streets are crowded with too many
time changes.
cars.
sometimes have large effects.
be going to /bi ˈɡoɪŋ tu/

It was a nice change.
At a certain temperature, a solid
要，会，将要 ; 就要 ; 快要 begins to change into a liquid.
I'd like to change some US dollars
例句:
into Japanese yen, please.
Sorry, but you're going to miss your
train.
When is this going to happen? chess /tʃɛs/
In about 10 minutes, she's going to
practice the piano.
After practicing, she's going to do
some homework.
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direction /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/
n. 方向 ; 趋势 ; 方面 ; 用法说明
例句:
Cars were coming from all directions.

These two cars are moving in the
opposite direction.
To know which direction is east or
n. 棋，国际象棋
west, watch the Sun.
例句:
Ben likes to play chess with his

father.
east /ist/
His father is a good chess player.
cost /kɔst/
n. 价钱，代价 ; 花费，费用 ; 牺牲 ; [用复数][法律]

诉讼费
vi. 价钱为，花费 ; 估计成本
vt. 付出代价 ; 估价 ; 使丧失 ; 使付出努力 n. 东，东方 ; 东方国家 ; 〈诗〉东风
例句: adj. 东方的，向东方的 ; 从东方来的
adv. 向东方（地）
These two purses look the same, but
their cost is quite different. 例句:
He isn't worried about the cost. The red car is going west and the green
The purse on the left costs $100 more car is going east.
than the purse on the right. The Sun travels through the sky from
A slice of pizza costs the same as a east to west.
sandwich.
Medical costs in the United States are
very high. easy /ˈizi/
adj. 容易的 ; 舒适的 ; 宽裕的 ; 从容的
dimension /dɪˈmɛnʃən, daɪ-/

adv. 容易地 ; 不费力地 ; 悠闲地 ; 缓慢地
vi. 停止划桨（常用作命令）
n. 尺寸 ; [复]面积，范围 ; [物]量纲 ; [数]次元，度， vt. 向（水手或划手）发出停划命令
维
例句:
adj. （石料，木材）切成特定尺寸的
vt. 把…刨成（或削成）所需尺寸 ; 标出尺寸 It's easy to get passengers on rainy
days.
例句:
This box has 3 dimensions: length,

width, and height. even /ˈivən/
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adv. 甚至 ; 更加 ; 即使 ; 恰巧在…时候 She's smiling because she's happy.

adj. 公平的 ; 平坦的 ; 偶数的 ; 平均的
vt. 使平坦 ; 使相等
vi. 变平 ; 成为相等 height /haɪt/
例句: n. 高度，海拔 ; 高地 ; 身高 ; 绝顶，顶点
They want him to drive fast, even in 例句:

heavy traffic.
Its height is 1.5 centimeters.
By the year 2050 the growth rate
should be even less.
His nose, which had always been large,
her /hɚ, ɚ,hɚr/
had grown even larger.
fare /fer/
n. 费 ; 票价 ; 乘客 ; 食物
vi. 吃 ; 进食 ; 进展 ; 遭遇
例句:
The fare is $15.00. pron. (she的宾格)她 ; (she的所有格)她的 ; 她，指

某个国家，（一艘）船
finish doing sth 例句:
Her name is Kim.

例句:
It took ten minutes for her to get
They finish practicing around 5:15. dressed.
They finished eating at 7:30. I don't know why Steve likes her so
much.
happy /ˈhæpi/
him /hɪm/
adj. 幸福的 ; 快乐的 ; 巧妙的 ; 〈口〉有点醉意的
例句: pron. (he的宾格)他
She is happy to work there. 例句:
His wife and children will be happy to They want him to drive fast, even in
see him. heavy traffic.
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n. 千克 ; 公斤
in /ɪn/ 例句:
This ball weighs 1 kilogram, or 2.2

prep. 采用（某种方式） ; 穿着，带着 ; （表示位
pounds.
置）在…里面，（表示领域，范围）在…以内 ;
（表示品质、能力等）在…之中
adv. 在家 ; 进入，到达 ; 流行 ; 当选
adj. 在内的，朝内的 ; 在位的，执政的 ; [口语]流行 length /leŋθ/
的，时髦的 ; （车等）到站的 n. 长度，长 ; 时间的长短 ; （语）音长 ; 一段，一
n. 执政党，掌权者 ; 知情者 ; <美口>入口，门路 ; < 节
体>（板球或棒球）攻球的一方
例句:
例句:
This box has 3 dimensions: length,
Do you see the young lady in the red width, and height.
dress? Its length and width are both 1 cm.
The woman in the green dress is
dancing with her boyfriend.
My train leaves in an hour. less /lɛs/
I'll be back in around an hour.
adj. 较少的（little的比较级） ; 较小的 ; 较次的，较
劣的 ; 较不重要的
in a hurry /ɪn e ˈhɚri/

adv. 较少地，较小地
prep. 减去 ; 少掉 ; 不足
立刻 ; 迅速地 ; 急切 ; 乐意地 n. 较少，较小
例句: 例句:
Why are you in such a hurry? There is less traffic at night.

I want to go to the train station. I'm
in a hurry.
loss /lɔs/
just /dʒʌst/
n. 损失，减少 ; 丢失，遗失 ; 损耗，亏损 ; 失败
例句:
adv. 刚才 ; 仅仅，只是 ; 正好 ; 刚要
adj. 公正的，合理的 ; 恰当的 ; 合法的 ; 正确的 Their record is 3 wins and 4 losses.
例句:
She just talks about herself. maybe /ˈmebi/

Maybe she just doesn't know how to be
adv. 也许 ; 可能 ; 大概
around other people.
n. 不确定性
He was just about to check out of his
hotel when he felt a pain. 例句:
Maybe we can see a movie NEXT week.

Maybe I can get there by subway.
kilogram /ˈkɪləɡræm/ Maybe they still have rooms.
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pron. 更多的或附加的人或事物
n. 更多 ; 附加，添加
mean /min/
例句:
v. 表示…的意思 ; 意思是 ; 打算 ; 产生…结果
adj. 吝啬的 ; 刻薄的 ; 破旧的 ; 残忍的 Buses can carry more passengers than a
n. 平均数 ; 中间 ; 几何平均 ; 等比中数 taxi or truck.

Let's give her more time.
例句:
Too many cars on the road means heavy

traffic. most /moʊst/
What does that mean?
adv. 最，最多（大） ; much的最高级 ; 非常，很 ;
几乎
A mean person doesn't treat other
adj. many的最高级 ; 最多的，最大的 ; 大概的 ; 大
people well or with kindness. 多数的，大部分的
Mean people often enjoy making people n. 最大限度 ; 大部分 ; 大多数人
suffer for their mistakes.
例句:
Most passengers are very nice.

midnight /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ Football is probably the world's most
popular sport.
n. 子夜，午夜 ; 漆黑 ; 一段黑暗阴暗的时间 ; 漏夜
例句:
He prefers to work at night, from six move /muv/

until midnight. vt.& vi. 移动，搬动
vi. 搬家 ; 行动 ; 进展 ; （机器等）开动
vt. 提议 ; 使感动 ; 摇动 ; 变化
miss /mɪs/ n. 改变 ; 迁移
n. （用于姓名或姓之前，对未婚女子的称呼）小例句:
姐 ; 女士 ; 失误
I won the game because it was easy to
v. 漏掉 ; 错过（机会） ; 思念 ; 没遇到
anticipate my opponent's next move.
例句: The traffic doesn't move.
We don't want her to miss her party. The Earth moves in two ways.
I don't want to miss my train.
We miss her at the office. movie /ˈmuvi/
more /mɔr, mor/
adv. 更，更多 ; 达到或处于更大的范围或程度 ; 此

外，更加
adj. 更多的 ; (many)的比较级 ; 附加的，额外的
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n. 电影 ; 电影院 ; 电影业
I don't need a receipt.
例句: I really need a room.
Sometimes they watch a movie.

never /ˈnɛvɚ/
adv. 从不，从来没有 ; 一点也不，决不 ; <口>不

much /mʌtʃ/ 会…吧，没有 ; 不曾
adv. 非常 ; 差不多 ; 很多地 ; 很大程度上例句:

adj. 许多的，大量的
Ben never has practice on Sundays.
pron. 很多 ; 大量 ; 很好的东西 ; （与不可数名词连
用，尤用于否定句，或与 how 连用以询问数量，也
可与 as、so 和 too 连用）许多
owe /oʊ/
例句:
vt. 欠…债 ; 感激 ; 应归功于 ; 怀有情感
How much do I owe you?
例句:
It didn't have much taste.
I don't know why Steve likes her so How much do I owe you?
much. Remember to pay back the money you
owe.
must /mʌst/
aux. 必须 ; 必然要 ; （做出逻辑推断） ; （表示坚

passenger /ˈpæsəndʒɚ/
持） n. 乘客，旅客 ; 行人，过路人 ; 碍手碍脚的人

n. 必须做的事，必不可少的事物 ; 葡萄汁 ; 霉臭 ;
例句:
麝香
vt.& vi. （表示必要或很重要）必须 ; （提出建议） It's easy to get passengers on rainy
应该 ; 得 ; （表示很可能或符合逻辑）一定 days.
adj. 不可或缺的 ; 狂暴的
例句:
per /pɚ/
Steve really likes her, so she must be
prep. 由 ; （表示根据）依照 ; （表示比率）（尤指
nice.
数量，价格，时间）每
Conditions must be right for life to
adv. 每次 ; 每个 ; 照常 ; 按惯例
exist.
adj. 高的，过的，全的
例句:
need /nid/ This car's speed is 60 miles per hour.
vt. 需要 ; 必须
aux. 必须 ; 不得不
n. 需要 ; 需要的东西 ; 责任 ; 贫穷
polite /pəˈlaɪt/
vi. （表示应该或不得不做）有必要 adj. 有礼貌的 ; 有教养的，文雅的 ; 上流社会的 ; 应
例句: 酬的，客套的
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例句: adj. 漂亮的 ; 机灵的，聪明的

adv. 相当，颇
They get angry and are not polite.
n. 漂亮的人（或东西）
例句:
possible /ˈpɑsəbl/
She's very pretty.
adj. 可能的 ; 可接受的 ; 合理的，可以允许的 ; 不坏
的
n. 可能性，潜在性 ; 可能的人物，可能有的事 ; 最 quite /kwaɪt/
高分
adv. 相当，很 ; 非常 ; 确实如此
例句:
例句:
It's not possible to drive fast in
heavy traffic.
Possible causes include large volcanic
eruptions and global warming.
rainy /ˈreni/
pound /paʊnd/
n. 英镑 ; 磅 ; 兽栏 ; 重击声
vt.& vi. 连续重击 ; 咚咚地走
vi. （持续地）苦干 ; （驾舟时）拍打（水面） ;
（心脏）狂跳 ; 脚步沉重地走（或跑）
vt. 连续重击 ; 捣碎，碾碎 ; 强迫吸收 ; 猛烈袭击
例句:
adj. 下雨的，多雨的
例句:
pounds.
Hammers are used to pound in nails. On rainy days he works for 8 hours.
In rainy season it rains almost every
day.
prefer /prɪˈfɚ/
vt. 更喜欢 ; 提升，提拔 ; 给予（债权人）优先权 ;

提出（控告）
record /ˈrekərd/
vi. 更喜欢，宁愿 n. 记录，记载 ; 档案，履历 ; 唱片 ; 最高纪录
例句: 例句:
He prefers to work at night, from six Their record is 3 wins and 4 losses.
until midnight.
I guess I prefer winter.
return /rɪˈtɜrn/
pretty /ˈprɪti/
v. 回转，返回 ; 复发，又来 ; 送还 ; 言归正传
n. 归来，返乡 ; 来回，汇成 ; 赢利 ; 统计表
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例句: rude /rud/

What can you do if she doesn't return adj. 粗鲁的 ; 简陋的 ; 狂暴的 ; 近乎下流的
it?
例句:
We can't make a reservation for your
flight until you give us a definite Unfortunately, some passengers are very
return date. rude.
They are returning home in the
evening.
She can't return to school until her sad /sæd/
cold is gone.
right /raɪt/
adj. 悲哀的 ; 糟糕的 ; 可悲的 ; 令人遗憾的
例句:
She has a sad face because she's sad.
adv. 立刻，马上 ; 向右，右边 ; 恰当地 ; 一直

adj. 右方的 ; 正确的 ; 合适的 ; 好的，正常的
n. 正确，正当 ; 右边 ; 权利 ; 右手
say /se/
vt. 纠正 ; 扶直，使正 ; 整理 ; 补偿 vi. 说，讲 ; 表明，宣称 ; 假设 ; 约莫
vi. （船舶等）复正，恢复平稳 vt. 表明 ; 念 ; 说明 ; 比方说
例句: n. 发言权 ; 说话 ; 要说的话 ; 发言权
The country on the right is Brazil. 例句:

The house will be on your right. They never say 'please' or 'thank
Maybe you're right. you'.
They had four rights: food, clothing, And they don't say "thank you" when
shelter, and medical care. they leave.
The clock may say 8:00 pm, but for
your body it's noon.
road /roʊd/
n. 路 ; 通路 ; 途径 ; 方法
vt. 在…设置路障 ; （狗）沿臭迹追逐（猎物） ; see /si/
（狗）闻着臭迹追 vt.& vi. 看见 ; 领会，理解 ; 查看 ; 参观
例句: n. 主教教区 ; 主教权限 ; 牧座
Too many cars on the road means heavy 例句:

traffic.
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It's nice to see you. vi.& link-v. 睡，睡觉

He wears glasses because he can't see vi. 睡，睡觉 ; 睡眠状态
very well. vt. 为…提供床位 ; 提供住宿 ; 以睡觉打发日子
You can see a movie in a cinema. n. 睡眠
例句:
I see his point.
get enough sleep.
Some sleep is better than no sleep.
possible.
People sleep in a bedroom.
This cat is sleeping.
short /ʃɔrt/
adj. 短的，短暂的 ; 矮的 ; 短缺的 ; 短期的 smile /smaɪl/

adv. 突然 ; 唐突地 ; 简短地 ; 横贯地
n. 短裤 ; 短路 ; 缺乏
vt. 故意少给…的零头，骗取
vi. 短路
例句:
This pencil is short.

On Fridays, they have a short
practice.
n. 微笑，笑容
This man is short.
vt. 以微笑表示 ; 以微笑完成
vi. 微笑 ; 赞许 ; 不在乎
sir /sɚ/ 例句:
n. 先生 ; （用于姓名前）爵士 ; （中小学生对男教 She's smiling because she's happy.
师的称呼）先生 ; 老师
例句: some /sʌm/

You're welcome sir.
adj. 一些 ; 某个 ; 大约 ; 相当多的
Good evening sir.
用）有些人
adv. 非常 ; 相当 ; <美>稍微
sleep /slip/
例句:
May I ask you some questions?

Some of his passengers are very
interesting.
If two things are associated with each
other, they are connected in some way.
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speed /spid/ The purse on the left costs $100 more

than the purse on the right.
n. 速度 ; 快速 ; 昌盛 ; （汽车的）变速器，排挡
vt.& vi. 急行，加速
vi. 超速 ; 加速 ; 迅速前行 ; 兴隆
vt. 加快…的速度 ; 使成功，使繁荣
them /ðəm/
pron. 他们 ; 她们 ; 它们
例句:
例句:
This car's speed is 60 miles per hour.
Some of them are very interesting.
spend /spɛnd/
vt.& vi. 用钱，花钱

this /ðɪs/
vt. 花费 ; 消耗 ; 花（时间） ; 度过 pron. 这，这个 ; 这事，这人 ; 这时 ; 下面所说的事

n. （为某目的或某段时间内的）花销，花费，开销 adj. 这，这个 ; 刚过去的，即将到来的 ; 今…，
本…
例句:
adv. 这样地 ; 就是这样 ; 这么地
In the afternoon he and his family
例句:
spend time together.
He may spend a week in Japan and two I really like this weather.
weeks in China. The boy is on this side of the table.
He usually spends around $5.00 for This year, their team isn't doing
lunch. well.
They spend lots of money. This morning she took the subway to
school.
team /tim/
n. 队，组 ; 团队 ; 工作组 ; （野鸭等）群，同胎仔

vi. 协同工作 ; 合作 ; 把（牛马等）联套在车上
traffic /ˈtræfɪk/
例句:
This year, their team isn't doing

well.
side has 11 players.
than /ðən/
n. 交通，运输量 ; （非法的）交易 ; 通信量 ; 交际
vt. 用…作交换 ; 在…通行
conj. 比（用于比较级） ; 宁愿…而不愿 ; 除…以 vi. 交易 ; 买卖
外 ; 一…就
例句:
prep. 超过 ; 比
There is less traffic at night.
例句:
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traffic. This ball weighs 1 kilogram, or 2.2

pounds.
She doesn't weigh very much.
unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔrtʃənətli/
adv. 不幸地，遗憾地 ; 可惜 ; 不巧
west /wɛst/
例句:
Unfortunately, some passengers are very

rude.
vary /ˈveri/
vi. 变化 ; 不同，偏离 ; [生]变异

vt. 使不同 ; 使多样化 ; [音乐]变奏
n. 西，西部，西方
例句: adj. 在西方的 ; 西部的 ; 朝西的 ; （风）来自西面的
His schedule varies.
例句:

weekday /ˈwikˌde/
the street.
n. 平日，普通日 ; 工作日 The red car is going west and the
green car is going east.
例句:
On weekdays, he goes to school from east to west.
8:00 until 3:30.
why /hwaɪ, waɪ/

weekly /ˈwikli/
adv. （用于问句）为什么 ; 为何 ; （反问，表示不
adj. 一周一次的[地]，每周的 ; 周刊的必）何必 ; （说明理由）为什么
n. 周刊，周报 int. 呵唷，哎呀，嗨
adv. 一星期一次，每周 n. 理由 ; 原因 ; 说明 ; 难解的问题
例句: 例句:
This is Ben's weekly schedule. Why is their dog's name Jumper?

much.
weigh /weɪ/
vt. 称…的重量 ; 权衡，考虑 ; 用手掂估 ; 使吃重

vi. 具有重要性 ; 重量为 ; 起锚 ; 成为…的重荷
width /wɪdθ, wɪθ, wɪtθ/
n. 权衡 ; 称重量 n. 宽度 ; 广度
例句: 例句:
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This box has 3 dimensions: length, angle /ˈæŋɡəl/

width, and height.
The area of a rectangle is its length
times its width.
win /wɪn/
vt.& vi. （在…中）获胜，赢 ; 战胜（对手）

vt. （通过努力等）赢得 ; 说服 ; 达到（目的、要求
等） ; 获得… n. 角 ; [比喻]（考虑、问题的）角度 ; 观点 ; 轮廓鲜
n. （体育比赛中）胜利，赢 ; [常用复数]赢得物 ; 收明的突出体
益 vt. 使形成（或弯成）角度 ; 把…放置成一角度 ; 调
vi. 顺利到达，成功整（或对准）…的角度 ; 使（新闻、报道等）带有

倾向性
例句: vi. 垂钓 ; 斜移 ; 弯曲成一角度 ; 从（某角度）报道
Their record is 3 wins and 4 losses.
例句:
Two years later he won first place in
These two lines meet at a 30-degree
a piano competition.
angle.
work /wɜrk/
become /bɪˈkʌm/
vi. 变为，成为 ; 变得 ; 变成
vt. 适合，适宜 ; 相称，相当 ; 变成 ; 发生
例句:
例句:
She wants to become a clothing
designer.
This is her chance to become a star.
broken /ˈbroʊkən/
tired.
adj. 破碎的，打碎的 ; （腿，臂等）已骨折的 ;
office.
（线条）虚线的，断续的 ; 被打断的
v. 打破，折断(break的过去分词) ; 打破（纪录） ;
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例句: When she gets home she cleans her

room.
Some of her patients have broken
bones.
The rooms are small, but it's clean.
This boy has a broken leg.
She likes the idea of driving a clean
car.
center /ˈsɛntɚ/
n. 中心 ; （球队的）中锋 ; 中心区 ; 中枢 clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

adj. 中央的，位于正中的 ; （在）中心的
n. 衣服 ; 服装 ; [航]帆装
vt. 集中 ; 使聚集在一点 ; 定中心 ; 居中
v. 覆盖(clothe的现在分词) ; 给…提供衣服
vi. 居中，有中心，被置于中心
例句:
例句:
She sells women's clothing.
All points on a circle are the same
She designs women's clothing.
distance from its center.
She works in a hospital in the center
of Tokyo.
When he went out, he loved to be the
co-worker /ˈkoˌwəkɚ/
center of attention. n. 同事，同僚

Self-centered people like to be the
例句:
center of attention.
She is working with her co-worker.
check in /tʃɛk ɪn/

completely /kəmˈpliːtli/
死去 ; 记录，登记签到 ; 归还经登记借出的东西 ;
把…留给其他人照看 adv. 完全地 ; 完整地 ; 完全，彻底，全部，一干二
净 ; 很，非常，充分，十分，万分
例句:
例句:
Check in time is 2:30.
What time can I check in tomorrow? To become extinct means to die out
completely.
We're completely full.
clean /klin/
adj. 清洁的 ; 整齐的 ; 新的 ; 正派的

customer /ˈkʌstəmɚ/
vt.& vi. （使）清洁 ; 变干净 ; 除去…的灰尘 ; 使…
干净 n. 顾客，客户 ; 主顾 ; <口>家伙
vi. 清扫例句:
adv. 完全地，彻底地
n. 打扫 Many of her customers are young women.
例句:
decide /dɪˈsaɪd/
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vt. 决定 ; 决心 ; 解决 ; 裁决 I like that design because it's unique

vi. 决定 ; 下决心 and attractive.
例句:
Christina helps them decide which dress distance /ˈdɪstəns/

to buy.
n. 距离，路程 ; 远处 ; 疏远 ; （时间的）间隔，长
久
mall.
vt. 把…远远甩在后面 ; 疏远 ; 与…保持距离
mall. 例句:
She decided not to work out. The radius is the distance from the
Earth's center to its surface.
degree /dɪˈɡri/
n. [乐]音阶，度 ; [数]度，度数 ; 程度 ; 学位 These events are distanced from the
speaker's point of view.
例句:
These two lines meet at a 30-degree

angle. enjoy /ɛnˈdʒɔɪ/
vt. 享有，享受 ; 欣赏 ; 喜欢 ; 使过得快活
degree angle.
vi. 使过得快活
She thinks a degree from Stanford is
worth a lot of money. 例句:
He enjoyed his lunch because the pizza

was good.
design /dɪˈzaɪn/
She also enjoys working with the
doctors.
far away /fɑr əˈwe/
遥远 ; 迢迢 ; 远离 ; 迥
例句:
Except for our own Galaxy, they are

vt.& vi. 设计 ; 绘制
very far away.
vt. 设计 ; 计划 ; 企图 ; 决意（做）
There's a 3-star hotel not far away.
n. 设计 ; 图案 ; 结构 ; 计划
vi. 设计略图 ; （为工艺品、装潢项目等）设计 ; 当
设计师 ; 构思
for the first time /fɔr ði fɚst
例句: taɪm/
She likes to design new clothes.
adv. 第一次 ; 乍 ; 初 ; 首次
I'm afraid I don't know much about
fashion design and warm colors. 例句:
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He is meeting her for the first time. n. 接见 ; 采访 ; 面试 ; 会谈

These two people are meeting for the vt.& vi. 面试
first time. vt. 采访 ; 访问 ; 会见 ; （私下）提问
例句:
happy /ˈhæpi/ Interviews are one way to find out

about a person who applies for a job.
She is interviewing a famous
basketball player.
Of the job candidates we interviewed,
he was the obvious choice.
late /let/
adj. 幸福的 ; 快乐的 ; 巧妙的 ; 〈口〉有点醉意的
adj. 晚的，迟到的 ; 时间不早的 ; 已故的 ; 原来的，
例句: 之前的 ; 临近终了的
adv. 晚，迟 ; 后期地 ; 最近地
She is happy to work there.
His wife and children will be happy to 例句:
see him. In some weeks she works late at night.
She's smiling because she's happy. Why did you stay up so late?
Her husband didn't come home until
late.
intersect /ˌɪntərˈsekt/
She didn't get home until late.
vt. 横断，横切，横穿
vt.& vi. （指线条、道路等）相交，交叉
例句:
life /laɪf/
n. 生活，生计 ; 生命，性命 ; 一生，寿命 ; 人生，

These two lines intersect, or cross, at
尘世
a 90-degree angle.
These two lines never intersect 例句:
because they are parallel. They have a long life ahead.
Without money, it's very difficult to
have a good life.
interview /ˈɪntərvju/
meet /mit/
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open /ˈoʊpən/
vt.& vi. 相遇 ; 相识 ; 开会 ; 接触（某物）

vt. 满足 ; 支付 ; 迎接 ; 经历（常指不愉快的事）
n. 运动会，体育比赛 ; 猎狐运动（尤其英式英语）
adj. 适当的 ; 合适的 ; 恰当的
例句:
议论余地的
Where do you want to meet? vt.& vi. （打）开 ; 开始 ; 睁开 ; 启动
Let's meet in front of the subway. n. 户外，野外 ; 空旷 ; 公开
These two lines meet at a 30-degree vi. 使打开 ; 展示，显现
angle. vt. 张开 ; 开放 ; 开张营业 ; 为（建筑物）揭幕
例句:
degree angle.
Open the door.
Open the book.
nearby /ˌnɪrˈbaɪ/ She's pulling the door open.
adj. 在附近的，位于附近的
adv. 附近地，不远地
shop.
例句: Our business offices are open Monday
Is there another hotel nearby? through Friday.
Do you know any other hotels nearby?
own /oʊn/
old /oʊld/ n. 自己的事物 ; 自己人
adj. 老的 ; 古老的 ; 以前的 ; （用于指称被替代的东 vt. 拥有 ; 承认
西）原来的 vi. 承认
n. 古时 adj. 自己的 ; 特有的
例句: 例句:
Some of her patients are very old. They don't own a car.
His old passport is expiring next Someday she wants to open her own
week. shop.

I'm 12 years old.
parallel /ˈpærəˌlɛl/
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adj. 平行的 ; 相同的，类似的 ; [电]并联的 ; [计]并行 adj. 垂直的，成直角的 ; 直立的，险陡的 ; [建]垂直

的式的 ; 〈谑〉直站着的
adv. 平行地，并列地 n. 垂直线，垂直面 ; 直立，直立姿势，廉直 ; 垂直
n. 平行线（面） ; 相似物 ; 类比 ; 纬线测器，锤规 ; [建]垂直式建筑，绝壁
vt. 使平行 ; 与…媲美 ; 与…相比 ; 与…相似
例句:
例句:
They are perpendicular to each other.
These two lines never intersect because
they are parallel.
point /pɔɪnt/
patient /ˈpeʃənt/
n. 点 ; 要点 ; 得分 ; 标点
vt. （意思上）指向 ; 削尖 ; 加标点于 ; 指路
vi. 表明 ; 指向
例句:

Her score was 4 points higher than the
average score.
Her point is that he didn't keep his
adj. 有耐性的 ; 能容忍的
promise.
n. 患者 ; 病人 ; 病号
We can't agree to your proposal unless
例句: you clarify a few points.
She likes to help her patients.

They do their best to help the
patients.
recommend /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
This is only a temporary position, so vt. 推荐 ; 劝告 ; 使显得吸引人 ; 托付

please be patient. vi. 推荐 ; 建议
例句:
perpendicular /ˌpɜrpənˈdɪkjələ Can you recommend a hotel for me?

(r)/
reserve /rɪˈzɜrv/
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n. 储备 ; 保护区 ; 保留 ; 替补队员
vt. 储备 ; 保留 ; 预约
vi. 预订
adj. 保留的 ; 预备的
例句:
I'd like to reserve a room for the next

3 nights.
n. 面，边 ; 方面 ; 侧面 ; 旁边
room /rum, rʊm/ vi. 支持，同意 ; 偏袒 ; 附和 ; 站在…一边
n. 房间 ; 空间 ; 余地 ; 房间里所有的人例句:
vt. 租房，合住 ; 为…提供住处 ; 投宿，住宿 ; 留…
住宿
the street.
例句: They are on opposite sides of the
You can get a room in a hotel. street.
I'd like to reserve a room for the A triangle has three sides.
next 3 nights. A cube is a 3 dimensional object with
I didn't imagine that you had room in equal sides.
your mind for nature. Baseball is a team sport where each
side has 9 players.
same /sem/
sorry /ˈsɑri/
adj. 同一的 ; 相同的，同样的
pron. 同一事物 ; 同样的人 ; （和…）同样的事物 ; adj. 对不起的 ; 无价值的，低等的 ; 遗憾的 ; 感到伤
（数目、颜色、大小、质量等）相同心的
adv. 同样，类似例句:
例句: I'm sorry to be late.
They don't come from the same country. I'm sorry sir. We don't have any rooms
Lisa and her sister go to the same for tonight.
school.
These two purses look the same.
spend /spɛnd/
vt.& vi. 用钱，花钱

side /saɪd/ vt. 花费 ; 消耗 ; 花（时间） ; 度过
n. （为某目的或某段时间内的）花销，花费，开销
例句:
In the afternoon he and his family

spend time together.
He may spend a week in Japan and two
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weeks in China. tired /ˈtaɪərd/

He usually spends around $5.00 for
adj. 疲倦的 ; 困倦的 ; 对…不耐烦的 ; 陈旧的
lunch.
v. （使）疲劳（ tire的过去式和过去分词） ; 对
They spend lots of money.
（做）某事感到厌倦
例句:
star /stɑr/
tired.
get enough sleep.
work /wɜrk/

n. 星 ; 星状物 ; 星级 ; 明星 n. 工作，操作 ; 著作 ; 工厂 ; 行为，事业
v. 主演 ; （在文字等旁）标星号 vt. 使工作 ; 操作 ; 经营 ; 使缓慢前进
例句: 例句:
A galaxy has billions of stars. Sometimes the elevator doesn't work.

There's another 5-star hotel just down She takes a bus to and from work.
the street. They take the subway to work.
Well there's a 3-star hotel not far He works for Global Airlines.
away. She works in a hospital.
tired.
take time /tek taɪm/ After work she meets her boyfriend.
v. 从容进行 ; 费时
例句: Non-fiction works include biographies
It takes time for them to get better. and books about science and history.
think /θɪŋk/ office.
vt. 想 ; 思索 ; 以为 ; 看待
vi. 思辩 ; 考虑 ; 构想 ; 回忆
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adj. 深思的 ; 供思考的
n. 想 ; 想法 a bit /e bɪt/
例句:
稍微 ; 有一点儿 ; 短时间 ; 短距离
She thinks it's an excellent hospital.
例句:
What do you think?
After her nap she felt a bit better.
This short one is nice, but a bit too
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sexy for the office.

Sorry, but you're going to miss your
train.
a couple of /e ˈkʌpəl ʌv/

When is this going to happen?
In about 10 minutes, she's going to
两个，几个 practice the piano.
After practicing, she's going to do
例句:
some homework.
She slept for a couple of hours.
Could you hold them for a couple of
hours? billion /ˈbɪljən/
n. 十亿 ; 数以十亿计 ; 大量
a few /e fju/ 例句:
少许，少数 ; 一点点 ; 些许 A galaxy has billions of stars.
例句:
She got home a few minutes ago, at block /blɑk/

3:45.
n. 块 ; 街区 ; <英>大楼，大厦 ; 障碍物，阻碍
It arrived a few minutes later.
vt. 阻止 ; 阻塞 ; 限制
例句:
address /ˈædres/
Turn right and go 2 blocks, to 3rd
n. 地址 ; 通信处 ; 演说 ; 称呼 Avenue.
v. 写姓名地址 ; 演说 ; 向…说话 ; 称呼 Dentists often inject something into
the gum to block the pain.
例句:
This cloud of dust blocked the sun and
The address is 755 3rd Avenue.
darkened the Earth for many months.
The treatments had failed because they
didn't address the brain injury.
business /ˈbɪznɪs/
afraid /əˈfred/ n. 商业，交易 ; 生意 ; 事务，业务 ; 职业，行业
adj. 害怕的 ; 担心的 ; 恐怕 ; 畏惧，害怕例句:
Paul owns his own business.

例句:
She wants to set up her own business.
This man is afraid of something.
Are you looking for a dress for
Don't be afraid. It won't bite.
business?
The owners believe that their business
be going to /bi ˈɡoɪŋ tu/

is successful.
要，会，将要 ; 就要 ; 快要 experience.
例句:
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doing business in China. A circle has a radius and a diameter.
by car /baɪ kɑr/ dimensional /dɪˈmɛnʃənl/
adv. 坐汽车 adj. 尺寸的 ; <物>量纲的 ; <数>因次的 ; 维的
例句: 例句:
If you go by car, there's no place to A cube is a 3 dimensional object with

park. equal sides.
carry /ˈkæri/ have /hæv/
vt. 支撑 ; 携带 ; 输送 ; 运载 aux. 用以构成完成式及完成式的不定式，表示已

vt.& vi. 运送 ; 搬运 ; 具有经…
vi. （文学、戏剧等）对读者 ; 扔（或踢）到…距 vt. 有，具有 ; 拿，取得 ; 从事 ; 必须，不得不
离 ; （马等）具有某种姿势 ; 传得很远 n. 〈口〉有产者，有钱人 ; 富国 ; 〈英俚〉欺骗，
n. （枪炮、火箭等的）射程 ; 运输，运送诈骗
例句: 例句:
We use our arms to carry things. Have a great day.

Have a good day!
casual /ˈkæʒuəl/ I have some questions for you.
adj. 偶然的 ; 临时的 ; 随便的 ; 非正式的
n. 临时工人 ; [军]待命士兵 ; 没有固定工作的劳动
者 ; 不定期领取救济金的人 We have five fingers on each hand.
例句:
Are you looking for something casual? Do you want to have lunch?
together?
chew /tʃu/
vt.& vi. 咀嚼，咬 ; 深思，考虑

n. 咀嚼 ; 咀嚼物
help /hɛlp/

例句:
vt. 治疗 ; 避免 ; 招待（客人） ; 给…盛（饭、菜）
We use our teeth to chew food. n. 帮助 ; 助手 ; 补救办法 ; 有用
务员等）
diameter /daɪˈæmɪtɚ/ int. [呼救语]救命！
n. 直径，直径长 ; 放大率例句:
例句:
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The white jacket is $150.
light /laɪt/
hold /hoʊld/
vt. 拿住，握住 ; 保留，保存 ; 扣留，拘押 ; 容纳

vi. 拿住，握住 ; 同意，赞成 ; 保持不变 ; 有效
n. 握住 ; 保留 ; 控制
例句:
n. 光 ; 发光体 ; 电灯 ; 点火器
We use our fingers to hold things. adj. 轻的 ; 明亮的 ; 浅色的 ; 少量的
The electric force between the nucleus v. 点燃 ; 照亮 ; 用光指引
and the electrons holds the atom adv. 轻地，轻装地
together.
例句:
These objects are too small to hold an
atmosphere in place. Turn on the light.
In an adult, the bladder can hold Turn off the light.
about half a liter of urine. The light from the Moon comes from the
The prison was designed to hold up to Sun.
336 prisoners. We see stars as small points of light
To captivate means to attract and hold in the night sky.
one's attention. A pessimist sees things with a
Could you hold the jackets for me? negative light and has little hope for
I'll come back later. the future.
jacket /ˈdʒækɪt/ object /ˈɑbdʒekt/
n. 物体 ; 目标 ; 宾语 ; 客体，对象
例句:

equal sides.
once /wʌns/
n. 短上衣，夹克 ; 土豆皮 ; 书籍的护封 ; 文件套，
adv. 一次，一趟 ; 一倍 ; 曾经 ; 一旦
公文夹
conj. 一旦…就… ; 一经
vt. 给…穿夹克 ; 给…装护套 ; 给…包上护封 ;
n. 一次，一回
〈口〉打
例句:
例句:
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Once he saves enough money, he plans to That company places people in part-
start another company. time, temporary positions.
Once he got the passport, he applied
for a visa.
He attends a cooking class once a planet /ˈplænɪt/
week.
n. [天]行星 ; [占星]（左右人命运的）星相
It goes around the sun once a year.
例句:
Our planet is the 3rd planet from the

park /pɑrk/ Sun.
This is our planet.
radius /ˈrediəs/
n. 公园 ; 停车场
vi. 泊车，停车
vt. 将…放置在某处 ; 停车
例句:
n. 半径（距离） ; 用半径度量的圆形面积 ; 半径范
In front of the exit is a park.
围 ; 桡骨
They plan to stay in the park until
around 4 o'clock. 例句:
If you go by car, there's no place to A circle has a radius and a diameter.

park.
read /rid/
place /ples/
vt.& vi. 阅读，朗读 ; 显示 ; 研究 ; 看得懂
n. 位 ; 地方 ; 职位 ; 座位 vt. 显示 ; 阅读 ; 读懂，理解
vt. 放置 ; 获名次 ; 投资 ; 评价 n. 阅读 ; 读物 ; 读书 ; 里德（人名）
vi. 得名次 ; 名列前茅 ; [美国英语][赛马]得第二名 ; adj. 被朗读的 ; 博识的 ; 博览的 ; 有学问的
准确把…推到预定地点
例句:
例句:
She's reading a very good book.
Let's have breakfast together. Do you
know a good place?
If you go by car, there's no place to right /raɪt/
park.
People need a place to live in and
sleep.
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future.
sky /skaɪ/

vt. 纠正 ; 扶直，使正 ; 整理 ; 补偿
vi. （船舶等）复正，恢复平稳 n. 天（空）
vt. 将…击向空中 ; 将…高挂
例句:
例句:
The country on the right is Brazil.
The house will be on your right. We see stars as small points of light
Maybe you're right. in the night sky.
They had four rights: food, clothing, The sky is turning red.
shelter, and medical care.
sphere /sfɪr/
sexy /ˈsɛksi/
adj. 性感的，色情的 ; 引起性欲的 ; 诱人的，迷人

的 ; 时髦的
例句:
This short one is nice, but a bit too

sexy for the office.
n. 球（体） ; （兴趣或活动的）范围 ; 势力范围 ;
shape /ʃep/ 天体，如行星或恒星

vt. 形成球体 ; 包围，围绕 ; 置于球面内部
n. 形状 ; 模型 ; 状态 ; 身材
例句:
vt. 塑造 ; 使符合 ; 体现
vi. 使成形 ; 形成 It has the shape of a sphere, like a
ball.
例句:
A sphere is round and has the shape of
a ball.
a ball.
and shapes. star /stɑr/
Technology has presented us with a
huge dilemma that will shape the
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Spring is when trees turn green.

This time it's my turn to pay.
us /ʌs/
n. 星 ; 星状物 ; 星级 ; 明星
v. 主演 ; （在文字等旁）标星号
例句:
A galaxy has billions of stars.

There's another 5-star hotel just down pron. 我们
the street.
例句:
Well there's a 3-star hotel not far
away. The Sun gives us energy.
tonight /təˈnaɪt/ way /we/
n. 今晚，今夜 n. 道路 ; 方法 ; 方向 ; 某方面
adv. 在今晚 adv. 远远地，大大地
例句: 例句:
Tonight she's going to finish it. Which way is the shopping center?
Let's eat at home tonight. Which way is the subway from here?
The best way to go there is by subway.
try sth on
试穿 ; 试用 ; 试戴 ; 试验
what /wɑt/
pron. （用以询问某人或某事物的词）什么，多少 ;
例句:
…的事物
Why don't you try these dresses on? adj. …的（事物或人）
adv. （用于感叹句中）
int. （用以表示不相信或惊奇） ; （用以表示未听清
turn /tɜrn/ 楚对方说的话）
vt.& vi. 使转动 ; 旋转 ; 使改变方向 ; 使不适例句:

vt. 使变酸 ; 使变换 ; 使变为
n. 翻转 ; （路线或方向的）改变 ; 机会
例句: This is what Lisa did earlier today.
When you get there, turn left and go

about 50 meters.
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The axis is a line through its center.

Part 1 The Earth rotates around its axis.
These variables are plotted on two
almost /ˈɔlmoʊst/ axes, the x-axis and the y-axis.
adv. 几乎，差不多 ; 将近 ; 快要 ; 近乎
例句: best /bɛst/
In rainy season it rains almost every adj. 最好的( good和well的最高级) ; 最愉快的 ; 最幸

day. 福的 ; 最合适的
adv. 最好地 ; 最出色地 ; 最高标准地
n. 佼佼者 ; （个人的）最高水平 ; 最重要的优越性 ;
autumn /ˈɔtəm/ 最好的东西，最合乎要求的事物
vt. [口]打败，胜过
例句:
Maybe it's best not to think or know

too much.
Of course the best seasons are spring
and autumn.
n. 秋 ; 秋天 ; 成熟期 ; 渐衰期
adj. 秋天的 ; 秋季的
celsius /ˈsɛlsiəs/
例句:
Autumn, or fall, comes after summer and

before winter.
Of course the best seasons are spring
and autumn.
axis /ˈæksɪs/ n. 摄氏
adj. 摄氏的
例句:
His temperature is 39.5 degrees

Celsius.
The freezing point of water is 0
degrees Celsius.
n. 轴，轴线 ; [政]轴心 ; 轴心国 ; [植]茎轴

close to /kloz tu/
例句:
离…近 ; 与…关系密切 ; 近乎 ; 临近
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例句: cool /kul/

If the Earth were closer to the sun, adj. 冷静的 ; 凉爽的 ; 一流的 ; 孤傲冷漠的
our planet would be hotter. vt.& vi. （使）变凉 ; （使）冷静，使冷却 ; 变凉，
In fact, they would like her to live 冷却 ; 平息
closer to them. n. 凉气，凉快的地方 ; 凉爽，凉爽的空气
例句:
cold /koʊld/ If the Earth's tilt were smaller,

summers would be cooler.
Autumn is the season when the weather
begins to cool.
When we cool a substance, the
molecules move more slowly.
Refrigerators are used to keep foods
cool or cold.
But you've got to promise me to keep
adj. 寒冷的 ; 冷淡的，无情的 ; 失去知觉的 ; [艺]有 cool and not let this happen again.
冷感的，冷色的
n. 寒冷 ; 感冒，伤风
adv. 完全地 crutch /krʌtʃ/
例句:
If the Earth were farther from the Sun,

our planet would be colder.
This morning she woke up with a bad
cold.
For several years after the discovery
of the body, scientists believed that
he died from the cold. n. 拐杖 ; 支持物 ; 精神上的寄托 ; 胯部
vt. 支撑 ; 支持
complete /kəmˈplit/ 例句:
He can't walk without crutches.

adj. （用以强调）完全的 ; 完成的 ; 达到结尾的 ; 完
整的
vt. 完成，使完满 ; 完成或结束 ; 填写（表格）
divide sth into
例句:
例句:
It takes the Earth 24 hours to complete
The equator divides the Earth into two
a rotation.
halves.
It takes 24 hours for the Earth to
Because of the Earth's rotation, the
make a complete rotation.
Earth is divided into time zones.
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either…or… bone.
If you catch on fire, fall to the
例句:
ground and roll.
Bus No.47 doesn't go to either the main They are looking at Yosemite falls,
train station or the airport. which is the highest waterfall in the
park.
If the value of an asset falls, the
equator /ɪˈkwetɚ/ investment will lose money.
hate /het/
vt. 仇恨，憎恨 ; 厌恶 ; 对…感到不喜欢或讨厌

vi. 恨
n. 强烈的仇恨或厌恶，恨 ; 仇恨或讨厌的对象
例句:
n. 赤道 ; （平分球形物体的面的）圆 ; （任何）大 I hate to be around bad smells.
圆
I really hate this cold winter
例句: weather.
The equator divides the Earth into two

halves.
hemisphere /ˈhemɪsfɪr/
n. 半球 ; 地球的半球 ; [解]大脑半球
every /ˈɛvri/
例句:
det. 每个 ; 每 ; 所有可能的 ; 充足的
The northern half is the northern
例句: hemisphere.
The southern half is the southern
She practices every day.
hemisphere.
Bus No.38 comes every 15 minutes.
humid /ˈhjumɪd/
fall /fɔl/ adj. 潮湿的 ; 湿气重的 ; 湿润的 ; 温湿
v. 落下 ; 跌倒 ; 减少 ; 沦陷例句:
n. 落下 ; 瀑布 ; 秋天 ; 减少
Every day is hot, and humid. So I
例句: always feel tired and thirsty.
Autumn is when leaves fall to the

ground.
I was falling faster and faster, and
main /men/
it was dark.
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adj. 主要的，最重要的 ; 全力的 schedule, but sometimes they don't.

n. 最主要的部分，重点 ; 主要管道 ; 体力 ; [航海]公
海
例句:
orbit /ˈɔrbɪt/
Bus No.38 has stops at the main train

station and the airport.
mile /maɪl/
n. 英里 ; 很远的距离 ; 一英里赛跑
例句: n. 轨道 ; 势力范围 ; 眼眶 ; （人生的）旅程，生活

The Earth is 93 million miles from the 过程
Sun. vt.& vi. 在…轨道上运行，环绕轨道运行
vi. 盘旋 ; 绕轨道运行
vt. 绕轨道而行 ; 进入轨道
new /nu/ 例句:
adj. 新的，崭新的 ; 新鲜的，新到的 ; 现代的 ; 初次 Our solar system has several planets
（听到）的 which orbit around it.
adv. 新近，最近 The Earth is a planet that goes around
例句: the sun in a circular orbit.
I'll look for something new and make

reservations.
Coffee shops are his favorite place to
part /pɑrt/
meet new people. n. 部分 ; 零件 ; 参加 ; 地区

Everything is young and new in spring, vt. 使分裂 ; 拆移 ; 使分开
right? vi. 分开 ; 分离 ; 分岔
Ada has a new job. adv. 不完全地，部分地

adj. 不完全的，部分的
Kathy bought a new tie for her
husband. 例句:
He flies airplanes to all parts of the
world.
on schedule /ɑn ˈskɛdʒul/

regular /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
按时间表，准时 ; 如期 ; 正点 ; 按计划
adj. 有规律的 ; 规则，整齐的 ; 不变的 ; 合格的
例句: n. 正规军 ; 主力（或正式）队员 ; 常客
adv. 定期地 ; 经常地
The NO. 60 is coming now, right on
schedule! 例句:
On most days, the buses come on
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Bus No.38 has a regular schedule.
rotate /ˈroʊteɪt/
n. 太阳系
例句:
The Sun is at the center of our solar

vt.& vi. （使某物）旋转 ; 使转动 ; 使轮流，轮换 ; system.
交替
adj. [植]辐状的 ; 有辐射部分的
例句:
spring /sprɪŋ/
It rotates around its axis.

The Earth rotates from west to east.
season /ˈsizən/
n. 春季 ; 泉水，小溪 ; 弹簧，弹性 ; 跳跃
vi. 跳，跃 ; 突然发出或出现 ; 发源 ; 劈开，裂开
vt. 突然跳出 ; 跳过 ; 使开裂
adj. 春天的 ; 弹簧的，有弹性的
例句:
n. 季节，季 ; 时期 ; 活动期，时令 ; 暂时 Spring comes after winter and before

vt. 使适应，使适用 ; 调味 summer.
vt.& vi. 使变干燥
例句:
stop /stɑp/
The best seasons are spring and
vi. 停止 ; 中断 ; 逗留 ; （使）停止工作
autumn.
vt. 塞住 ; 堵塞 ; 阻挠 ; 止付
n. 停止 ; （管风琴的）音栓 ; 停车站 ; （管风琴
solar system /ˈsolɚ ˈsɪstəm/

的）音管
例句:
What would happen to the seasons if the

Earth stopped rotating?
Bus No.60 stops at the main train
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station, but doesn't go to the throw up /θro ʌp/

airport.
summer /ˈsʌmɚ/
放弃 ; 呕吐 ; 产生（人才） ; 匆匆建造（某物）
例句:
She ate something bad, so she's

n. 夏，夏天 ; 全盛时期，黄金时代，壮年时期 ; [建] throwing up.
大梁，檀条，楣，柱顶石 ; 岁数
adj. 夏季的
v. 度过夏季，避暑 ; 使度过夏季，夏季放牧（家 tilt /tɪlt/
畜）
vt. 使倾斜 ; （在马上）拿枪扎 ; 抨击，攻击
例句: vi. 倾斜 ; 〈美〉有倾向性，偏袒 ; 抨击
When it's summer in Australia, it's n. 倾斜，歪斜 ; 斜坡，坡度 ; 马上刺枪比赛 ; 跳动

锤，落锤
winter in Europe.
例句:
thirsty /ˈθɜrsti/
This tilt causes the seasons of the
year.
adj. 口渴的 ; 渴望（求）…的 ; 干旱的，缺水的 ; 耗
油的
例句:
toward /tɔrd, tord, təˈwɔrd/
Every day is hot, and humid. So I prep. 对于 ; 向 ; 为了 ; 接近

adj. 即将来到的 ; 进行中的
always feel tired and thirsty.
例句:
those /ðoʊz/
During part of the year, the northern
hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.
adj.& pron. that的复数
adj. 那些的，那
n. 那，那个( that的名词复数) ; （指较远的人或事 travel /ˈtrævəl/
物）那 ; （指已提到过或已知的人或事物）那 ;
n. 旅行 ; 进行 ; 移动 ; 漫游
（特指）那
vi. 旅行 ; 传送 ; 前进，行进 ; [篮球]走步
例句: vt. 经过，通过 ; 游历
Which of those do you prefer? 例句:
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Buses are a good way to travel in a winter /ˈwɪntɚ/

city.
The Earth travels around the Sun.
turn /tɜrn/
vt.& vi. 使转动 ; 旋转 ; 使改变方向 ; 使不适

n. 冬，冬天 ; 年岁 ; 萧条期，衰落期
例句:
v. 过冬 ; 冬季饲养（家畜） ; 使受冻，使萎缩
When you get there, turn left and go adj. 冬天的，冬季的 ; 越冬的 ; 冬播的
about 50 meters.
例句:
When it's summer in Australia, it's
This time it's my turn to pay.
winter in Europe.
I really hate this cold winter
twice /twaɪs/ weather.
adv. 两次 ; 两倍 ; 两遍
例句: without /wɪðˈaʊt, wɪθ-/
I take a shower twice a day. adv. 在外部 ; 户外 ; 缺少 ; 没有或不显示某事物

They met twice in Beijing. prep. 没有，缺乏 ; 在外面
The growth rate in India is more than conj. 除非，如果不
twice that of China. 例句:
vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ Without food and water, we cannot

live.
I don't know what I would do without
you.
He can't imagine life without his
girlfriend.
would /wʊd/
vt.& vi. 呕吐 ; 大量喷出 aux. 将，将要 ; 愿意 ; 会，打算 ; 大概
n. 呕吐，呕吐物 ; 催吐剂 v. (will 的过去式，用于转述)将
例句: 例句:
This girl is vomiting. Would you like to have breakfast
together?
If the Earth had no tilt at all, there
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would be no seasons. path.

It took them longer because they
Part 2 stopped for breakfast along the way.

They ate at a little coffee shop along
the side of the road.
a bottle of /e ˈbɑtl ʌv/ Plants convert light energy, along
with carbon-dioxide and water, into
chemical energy.
already /ɔlˈrɛdi/
adv. 早已，已经 ; 先前
例句:
一瓶
In Beijing it was already Monday.
例句: I'm already feeling a bit better.
He had a bottle of water from home, so
he didn't buy anything to drink.
altogether /ˌɔltəˈɡɛðɚ/
adv. 全部地 ; 完全地 ; 总共 ; 总而言之

aircraft /ˈerkræft/ n. 〈口〉裸体
例句:
Altogether, the trip may take 3 or more

weeks.
Altogether, his lunch cost $5.25.
automobile /ˌɔtəmoˈbil, -ˈmoˌbil/

n. 飞机，航空器，
例句:
After leaving the aircraft, he took a

bus to his hotel in Beijing.
along /əˈlɔŋ/
adv. 一起 ; 向前 ; 进展 ; 到某处 n. <美>汽车

prep. 沿着 ; 顺着 ; 靠着…边 v. 开汽车，坐汽车
例句: 例句:
After going through security, he Ships transport freight, such as oil or

checked the weather along the flight automobiles, across the oceans.
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away /əˈwe/ board /bɔrd/
adv. 离开，远离 ; 在远处 ; 消失

adj. 不在的 ; 遥远的 ; 客场比赛
例句:
Put away your phone.

The girl is facing away from the
stairs.
n. 板 ; 董事会 ; 甲板 ; 膳食
vt. 上（船、车或飞机） ; 收费供…膳宿 ; 使搭伙，
back /bæk/ 使寄宿 ; 强行登（船）

vi. （火车、轮船、飞机等）接受乘客 ; 搭伙，寄宿
例句:
的）靠背
vt. 使后退 ; 支持 ; 加背书于 ; 下赌注于 At 9:30 he boarded the plane.
vi. 后退 ; 倒退
adj. 背部的 ; 后面的 ; 以前的 ; 拖欠的
adv. 以前 ; 向后地 brush teeth
例句:

I'll be right back.
10:45.
He is wearing hiking boots and is 例句:
After waking up, he got out of bed and
brushed his teeth.
of your throat is often red and
I put it there when I brushed my
infected.
teeth.
by strong evidence.
cafeteria /ˌkæfəˈtɪriə/
n. 食堂 ; 自助餐厅
be tired of /bi taɪrd ʌv/ 例句:
v. 厌烦 ; 腻 ; 倦 Let's go to the cafeteria and get lunch
例句: together.
I'm tired of going out to eat.

I'm tired of pizza and noodles.
cough /kɔf/
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This boy has a cut on his finger.

Some people become furious when they
are driving and another driver cuts in
front of them.
deliver /dɪˈlɪvɚ/
vt. 发表 ; 递送 ; 交付 ; 使分娩
vt.& vi. 咳嗽 ; （引擎等）发噗噗声 ; 咳出
vi. 投递 ; 传送
n. 咳，咳嗽 ; 咳嗽病 ; （机关枪等的）连续发射声
例句:
例句:
Trucks carry and deliver many of the
This girl is coughing.
things we buy and use each day.
She is coughing because she has a bad
A delivery person delivers things,
cold.
such as pizzas.
cruise /kruz/
diarrhea /ˌdaɪəˈriə/
vi. 巡游 ; 漫游 ; 巡航
n. （军舰等）巡逻，巡航 ; 〈口〉游览，旅行，周
游
vt. 巡航 ; 巡游 ; 漫游
例句:
Some ships carry passengers on ocean

cruises.
n. 腹泻
adj. 腹泻的
cut /kʌt/
例句:
vt.& vi. 将（某物）切开（或分割）
This boy has diarrhea.
vt. 削减 ; 剪切 ; 切成 ; 删剪
vi. 电影 ; （为决定谁先出牌等）切牌 ; 可被切割 ;
可用于切割
n. 切口 ; 削减 ; 剪裁 ; 切片
difficult /ˈdɪfɪˌkʌlt, -kəlt/
例句: adj. 困难的 ; 难做的 ; 难解的 ; 不易相处的
If someone is cut, they will bleed. 例句:
He cut his finger with a knife, so now That's a difficult question.

it's bleeding. Without money, it's very difficult to
I think the company introduction can have a good life.
be cut in half.
He wants me to cut down on my
expenses. downstairs /ˌdaʊnˈsterz/
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When Kathy finally got home she cleaned

her house as usual.
They finally entered the runway at
11:10.
flight /flaɪt/
n. （物体的）飞行 ; 航班 ; 飞翔 ; 楼梯的一段
adv. 在楼下 ; 向[往]楼下
vi. 成群地迁徙或飞行
adj. 楼下的
vt. 射击 ; 使惊飞
例句:
例句:
He went downstairs and ate dinner.
The flight from San Francisco to
Beijing took 12 hours.
fall asleep /fɔl əˈslip/

My flight arrived early, and I'm
tired.
v. 入睡 ; 睡着
例句:
freight /fret/
At 10:00 he went to bed and fell
asleep. n. 货运，货物 ; 运费 ; 船运货物 ; 货运列车
I got so tired playing the game that I vt. 运输 ; 装货于
fell asleep. 例句:
Ships transport freight across the
fast /fæst/
oceans.
adj. 快的 ; 走得快 ; 感光快的 ; 紧的

adv. （比准确的时间或宣布的时间）快 ; 迅速地 ; gate /ɡet/
紧紧地 ; 彻底地
n. 门 ; 闸门 ; 登机门 ; 入场费
vi. 禁食，（尤指）斋戒
vt. 给…装大门 ; [电子学] 电波传送
n. 禁食期，斋戒期 ; 断食，节食
例句:
例句:
From the gate it took 10 minutes to go
to the runway.
Airplanes are the fastest way to
By the time I arrived, the gate was
travel a long distance.
closed.
finally /ˈfaɪnəli/
happen to sth/sb
adv. 最后，终于 ; 总算 ; 末后 ; 结果
例句:
例句:
You never know when something like this
can happen to you!
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What would happen to the seasons if Here are the prices of some of the
the Earth stopped rotating? things on the menu.
The menu looks great, especially the
fish.
injured /ˈɪndʒərd/ Please listen to the following menu to
help us direct your call.
adj. 受伤的 ; 受损害的 ; 损伤感情的
v. 损害(injure的过去式) ; 伤害（名誉、自尊等） ;
（尤指在事故中）伤害 ; 使受伤
miss /mɪs/
例句:
n. （用于姓名或姓之前，对未婚女子的称呼）小
His head was injured and he was
姐 ; 女士 ; 失误
bleeding. v. 漏掉 ; 错过（机会） ; 思念 ; 没遇到
Ambulances carry sick or injured
例句:
people to a hospital.
We don't want her to miss her party.
I don't want to miss my train.
lorry /ˈlɔri/ They always miss him when he is away.
We miss her at the office.
much /mʌtʃ/
adv. 非常 ; 差不多 ; 很多地 ; 很大程度上

adj. 许多的，大量的
pron. 很多 ; 大量 ; 很好的东西 ; （与不可数名词连
用，尤用于否定句，或与 how 连用以询问数量，也
n. 运货汽车，机动卡车
可与 as、so 和 too 连用）许多
例句:
例句:
This is a truck, or lorry.
How much do I owe you?
It didn't have much taste.
menu /ˈmɛnju, ˈmenju/

much.
noodle /ˈnudl/
n. 菜单 ; 菜，菜肴
例句:
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n. 面条 ; 傻子，笨蛋
vi. （乐师）弹拨乐器，（即兴）演奏 ; [口语]长时
间地思考，反复酝酿
例句:
I'm tired of pizza and noodles.
on board /ɑn bɔrd/ n. 跑道 ; 河床 ; 滑道
在船[火车，飞机，汽车]上 ; 已装船例句:
例句: From the gate it took 10 minutes to go
By 10:30 the passengers were all on to the runway.
board.
safe /sef/
path /pæθ/
n. 小路，路 ; 路线，路程 ; 〈比喻〉（人生的）道

路 ; （思想，行为，生活的）途径
例句:
After going through security, he

checked the weather along the flight
path.
adj. 安全的 ; 保险的，肯定的 ; 无损的 ; 提供保护的
n. 保险箱，保险柜 ; 冷藏箱 ; 〈俚〉避孕套
pay back /pe bæk/ 例句:
偿还 ; 报复 ; 报答 ; 偿付 Airplane travel is one of the safest

ways to travel.
例句:
Conservative investors try to make
I'll pay you back tomorrow. safe investments.
You can pay me back tomorrow. Whoever got into the safe must have
had that code.
put on /pʊt ɑn/
增加 ; 穿上 ; 上演 ; 使运转
salad /ˈsæləd/
n. 色拉
例句:
After eating, he put on his uniform. 例句:
May I put it on? He was hungry, so he also had a salad.
runway /ˈrʌnˌwe/ sandwich /ˈsændwɪtʃ, ˈsæn-/

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vt. 把…装上船 ; 装好（船具） ; 上市 ; 使乘船

vi. 在船上工作 ; 乘船旅行 ; 当船员
例句:
Some ships carry passengers on ocean

cruises.
n. 三明治 ; 夹心面包 ; 状似三明治的东西 slice /slaɪs/

vt. 把…夹在…之间 ; 把…做成三明治 vt. 切成片 ; 切下 ; 划分
例句: n. 薄片 ; 一部分 ; （因失误而打出的）曲线球
vi. 斜击
Sandwiches are $1.50.
例句:
Ben likes sandwiches, but yesterday he

security /səˈkjʊrəti/ had two slices of pizza.
n. 安全 ; 保证，担保 ; 保护，防护 ; 有价证券
adj. 安全的，保安的，保密的
例句:
soft drink /sɔft drɪŋk/
n. 不含酒精的饮料
After going through security, he
checked the weather. 例句:
For security purposes, what was your The soft drinks have too much sugar.
father's middle name?
During that trip there was heavy
security. stomach /ˈstʌmək/
She wants the security of owning her
n. 胃 ; 腹部 ; 食欲 ; 欲望
own home.
vt. 容忍 ; 吃…吃得津津有味 ; 〈古〉对…发怒
It gives her a sense of security.
例句:
ship /ʃɪp/
He ate something bad, so his stomach
hurts.
My stomach doesn't feel good.
sugar /ˈʃʊɡɚ/
n. 船 ; <口>宇宙飞船 ; （舰船上的）全体船员 ; 运
气
vt.& vi. 运送
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n. 食糖 ; 一匙糖 ; 宝贝儿，亲爱的 n. 货车 ; （铁路的）无盖货车 ; （行李）搬运车

vt. 在…加糖 ; 给…裹上（糖衣或类糖物） vt. 用卡车装运
vi. 形成糖 vi. 驾驶卡车 ; 以物易物
int. （做了蠢事或出现差错时表示懊恼，用作 shit
例句:
的委婉语）哎呀，真是的
Buses can carry more passengers than a
例句:
taxi or truck.
The soft drinks have too much sugar. The truck was going too fast.
taste /test/ weight /wet/
n. 味道 ; 滋味 ; 味觉 ; 风味 n. 重量，体重 ; 重担，重任 ; 重要 ; [统]权，加重

vt.& vi. 尝，品尝值，权重
vt. 吃 ; 喝 ; 浅尝 vt. 加重于，使变重 ; 使负重，使负担或压迫 ; [统]
vi. 尝味 ; 略进（饮食） ; （少量地）吃 ; 有某种味使加权，附加加重值于
道
例句:
例句:
Her weight is just 70 pounds.
The pizza didn't have much taste. I don't want to gain weight.
Lemons and grapefruit taste a little
sour.
I don't see how you can even taste it! wine /waɪn/
total /ˈtoʊtl/
adj. 总计的（金额等） ; 全部的 ; 完全的 ; 绝对的

n. 总计，总数 ; 全体数量
vt.& vi. 总计达，计算…的总数
例句:
So the total cost is how much? n. 葡萄酒 ; 果酒 ; 紫红色，深红色

The water drops a total of 740 meters. vt. 请…喝酒
vi. 喝酒
例句:
truck /trʌk/
He's drunk because he drank too much
wine.
Do you mind if I get another glass of
wine?
worry /ˈwɜri/
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n. 烦恼，忧虑 ; 担心 ; 撕咬 air /er/

vi. 担心，焦虑 ; 为…发愁 ; 撕咬
n. 天空 ; 气氛 ; 空运 ; （简单易记的）曲调
vt. 使烦恼 ; 烦扰 ; 撕咬
vt.& vi. 晾晒 ; 烘干 ; 播送 ; 广播
例句: vt. 使房间通风，透气
No problem. Don't worry about it. 例句:
Stop worrying. Let's just enjoy!
He flew up into the air and came down
on the road.
yesterday /ˈjestərdeɪ/ There is no exhaust, so it doesn't

pollute the air.
n. 昨天 ; 往昔 ; <正式>过去
adv. 在昨天，在昨日 ; 近来
例句: alive /əˈlaɪv/
If today is Monday, yesterday was adj. 活着的 ; 活泼的 ; 有生气的 ; 敏感的

Sunday. 例句:
Hopefully he's alive and will get
better soon.
This was his schedule yesterday, which
This article was written in a style to
was Sunday.
keep the mystery alive.
Part 3
ambulance /ˈæmbjələns/
across /əˈkrɔs/
prep. 穿过 ; 横穿，横过 ; 与…交叉 ; 在…对面

adv. 横过，越过 ; 在对面 ; 交叉 ; 斜对面
例句:
They are facing each other across a

table.
Across the street is a small shopping
n. 救护车 ; 野战医院
center.
He looked both ways, and then started 例句:
to run across the street. Several people used their phones to
call for an ambulance.
again /əˈɡɛn/
adv. 再一次 ; 再说 ; 此外 ; 不过 appointment /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
例句: n. 约会 ; 任命 ; 职务 ; 职位
Thanks again. 例句:

She doesn't want to stay home again.
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She made an appointment for 11:00.

The service employee contacts the
customer and sets up an appointment. cold /koʊld/
bleed /blid/
vt. 使出血 ; 勒索，敲诈

vi. 流血
vt.& vi. 散开 ; 给（某人）放血 ; 放掉气体或水（以
使某物运行正常） ; 长期榨取（某人的钱）
n. [印]出血版
adj. 寒冷的 ; 冷淡的，无情的 ; 失去知觉的 ; [艺]有
例句: 冷感的，冷色的
n. 寒冷 ; 感冒，伤风
His head was injured and he was
adv. 完全地
bleeding.
He cut his finger with a knife, so now 例句:
it's bleeding. If the Earth were farther from the Sun,
blood /blʌd/
cold.
n. 血，血液 ; 流血，杀戮，杀人（罪），牺牲 ; For several years after the discovery
有…类型的血的，血统 ; 血气，气质 of the body, scientists believed that
vt. 用血染（皮革等），用血弄湿 ; 使出血，抽…的 he died from the cold.
血 ; 让新人初试做某事，使先取得经验
例句:
container /kənˈtenɚ/
There was blood coming out of his
n. 容器 ; 箱，匣 ; 集装箱，货柜
mouth.
例句:
boiling point /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/

Liquids take the shape of their
container, such as this glass.
n. 沸点
例句:
cross the street
The boiling point of water is 100
degrees Celsius.
careful /ˈkerfl/
adj. 仔细的，小心的 ; 周到的 ; 慎 ; 心细
例句:
Be careful when you cross a street. 例句:
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One kilogram is equal to 2.2 pounds.

A young man wanted to cross the
street.
From now on, I'll be more careful
crossing the street.
everyone /ˈɛvriˌwʌn/
pron. 每人，人人
crosswalk /ˈkrɔswɔk/
例句:
Everyone needs food and water.

Could you please invite everyone in
the office?
exercise /ˈeksərsaɪz/
n. 练习 ; 运动，训练 ; 运用 ; 典礼
n. 人行横道（供行人穿越道路用） vi. 锻炼，训练，练习
例句: vt. 锻炼（身体某部位） ; 使焦虑，使忧虑 ; 实行，
发挥（作用） ; 运用
There was a crosswalk, and the light
was red. 例句:

day.
dry /draɪ/ Daily exercise is a good way to stay
adj. 干的干燥的，干旱的 ; 干旱的，口渴的 ; 干咳 in good health.
的 ; 无趣味的，枯燥的
vt. 从…去掉水分，使…变干 ; 脱水保存（如肉或其
它食物） find /faɪnd/
vi. 变干
v. 发现 ; 找到 ; 查明 ; 发觉
n. 干涸 ; [复数] drys [非正式用语]主张禁酒的人
n. 发现物 ; 被发现的人
例句:
例句:
We need a place to keep us dry in rainy
Her friend was going to stay until she
weather.
could find a job.
We need skills to find a good job.
equal /ˈikwəl/
We learn how to count and how to find
the area of different shapes.
adj. 相等的，平等的 ; 平稳的 ; 势均力敌的 ; 胜任的 To find someone attractive usually
vt. 等于 ; 比得上 ; 使相等 ; 同样看待 means there is a physical desire to be
n. 同样的人 ; 相等的数量 ; 能与之比拟的东西 ; with them.
（地位、实力等）相同的人
vi. 相等，相平（与out连用）
例句:
fine /faɪn/
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adj. 好的，上等的 ; 纤细的，精致的 ; 健康的 ; 晴朗 gaseous /ˈɡæsiəs, ˈɡæʃəs/

的
adj. 气态的，似气体的 ; 无实质的 ; 〈美俚〉不可
n. 罚款 ; [音乐]终止 ; 晴天 ; 地租
靠的 ; 气性
vt. 罚款 ; 澄清
adv. 很好地 ; 巧妙地例句:
例句: Water vapor is the gaseous state of
She was fine yesterday, but last night water.

To penalize someone means to fine or
punish them for doing something wrong.
glass /glæs/
freezing point
n. 凝固点，凝固温度
例句:
The freezing point of water is 0

degrees Celsius.
n. 玻璃 ; 玻璃制品 ; 镜子
vt. 给某物加玻璃 ; 反映 ; 使平滑如玻璃
vi. 成玻璃状
from now on /frʌm naʊ ɑn/
例句:
adv. 从现在开始 ; 从此 ; 从今以后 ; 往后
例句: container, such as this glass.
From now on I'll try to get to the She allows him to get another glass of
airport much earlier. wine.
From now on, I'll be more careful
crossing the street.
happen /ˈhæpən/
vi. 发生 ; 碰巧 ; 出现 ; 偶然遇到
gas /ɡæs/
例句:
n. 气体 ; [矿业] 瓦斯 ; 汽油 ; 毒气
It happened in front of a subway
vt. 加油 ; 毒（死）
vi. 加油 ; 放出气体 ; 空谈 station.
int. 该死！（令人气愤的人应即被送毒气室处死） This kind of thing happens a lot

lately.
例句:
Everything inside the Sun is a gas.

Water becomes a gas at 100 degrees have to /hæv tu/
Celsius.
不得不，只好 ; 只得 ; 必须 ; 不得已
An hour later they stopped for gas.
例句:
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She had a headache, so she may have to hit /hɪt/

stay at home.
headache /ˈhɛdˌek/
n. 头痛 ; 令人头痛的事
例句:
She had a headache and a sore throat.

Her headache was gone. vt.& vi. 打，打击 ; 碰撞
vt. 击（球） ; （在精神上）打击（某人） ; 猜中 ;
迎合
health /hɛlθ/ n. 打，打击 ; 碰撞 ; （演出等）成功 ; 批评，讽刺
vi. （风暴、疾病等）袭击 ; 抨击 ; （偶然）碰上 ;
n. 健康状况 ; 卫生 ; 保健 ; 昌盛，兴旺
（突然）想到（与 on, upon 连用）
例句:
例句:
Daily exercise is a good way to stay in
Baseball players use a bat to try to
good health.
hit the ball and get on base.
We need good health to keep us strong.
He ran out into the traffic and a car
hit him.
heartbeat /ˈhɑrtbit/
He didn't see the car and it hit him.
n. 心跳，心搏 ; 中心 ; 感情 ; 重要特征
例句:
hopefully /ˈhoʊpfəli/
adv. 有希望地 ; 有前途地 ; 抱有希望地

He listened to her heartbeat.
例句:
help /hɛlp/
Hopefully he's alive and will get
better soon.
vt.& vi. 帮助 ; 有助于，有利于 Hopefully it won't take longer than an
vt. 治疗 ; 避免 ; 招待（客人） ; 给…盛（饭、菜） hour.
务员等） hurt /hɜrt/
int. [呼救语]救命！
vt. 损害 ; 使受伤 ; 使伤心 ; 使受皮肉之苦
例句: vi. 疼痛 ; 感到疼痛 ; 受痛苦 ; 有坏处，有害
She wanted it to help her feel better. n. 伤害 ; 痛苦
He can help me decide. adj. 受伤的 ; 痛苦的 ; （受）损坏的
Thanks for your help. 例句:

Lisa's sore throat hurt a lot, so her
mother called the doctor.
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My left foot hurts. Last night Lisa came home later than
Even if she hurts him sometimes, he usual.
enjoys being in love with her. She was fine yesterday, but last night
We are honest with each other, even she got wet in the rain.
when it hurts.
let /lɛt/
important /ɪmˈpɔrtnt/
允许，任由 ; 让，随 ; 假设 ; 出租
adj. 重要的 ; 权威的 ; 有势力的 ; 有地位的
例句:
例句:
When are you going to let people know?
There's also an important meeting the Please let me know.
day after tomorrow.
They think it's more important to have
children. lie /lai/
v. 躺 ; 坐落在 ; 处于…状态 ; 说谎
n. 谎言 ; 谎话 ; 状态 ; 位置
keep /kip/
例句:
vt. 保持 ; 保留 ; 遵守 ; 阻止
vi. （食品）保持新 ; 保持健康 He wanted to lie down.
n. 保持，保养 ; 供养，抚养 ; 生活，生计 ; 饲料； He was just lying there.

牧草 She has never lied to me about
anything important.
例句:
We need a place to keep us dry in rainy

weather. life /laɪf/
n. 生活，生计 ; 生命，性命 ; 一生，寿命 ; 人生，
尘世
last /læst/ 例句:
n. 末尾 ; 最后 ; 上个 ; 鞋楦（做鞋的模型） They have a long life ahead.

vt. 经受住 ; 到…之后 ; 够用 ; 足够维持（尤指某段 Without money, it's very difficult to
时间） have a good life.
adj. 最近的 ; 最后的 ; 最不可能的 ; 惟一剩下的
vi. 持续
adv. 上一次，最近一次 ; 最后 liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/
例句: n. 液体 ; 流音
adj. 液体的 ; 清澈的 ; （声音）流畅的 ; 易转换成现
My last class is Chinese.
款的
Rainy season usually lasts for one or 例句:
two months. This is the liquid state of water.
Her first class lasts for 50 minutes. She took some medicine and drank a lot
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of liquids. Scales and rulers are used to measure

weight and length.
We use thermometers like this to
live /lɪv/ measure temperature.
With his condition getting worse,
vi. 生存 ; 居住 ; 生活，过活 ; 在生活中得到享受
drastic measures were required.
vt. 经历 ; 度过
Experiences are quick and shallow,
例句: measured by the number of likes.
She lives in Beijing.
live. medicine /ˈmɛdɪsɪn/
long /lɔŋ/
adj. 长的 ; 长时间的 ; 冗长的，过长的 ; 长音的

adv. 长久地 ; 始终 ; 遥远地
n. 长时间，长时期 ; [语]长音节 ; （服装的）长尺
寸 ; 长裤
vi. 渴望，极想
n. 医学 ; 药物 ; 有功效的东西，良药
例句:
例句:
This pencil is long.
She took some medicine and had a short
How long did it take for the ambulance
nap.
to arrive?
Her mother bought some medicine.
Many astronauts have a background in
engineering, physics or medicine.
look forward to /lʊk ˈfɔrwəd tu/

meeting /ˈmitɪŋ/
期望，盼望 ; 瞩望 ; 属望 ; 企
例句:
They are looking forward to seeing

her.
measure /ˈmɛʒɚ/
n. 测量，测度 ; 措施 ; 程度 ; 尺寸 n. 会议 ; 聚会 ; 汇合点 ; 运动会
vt. 测量 ; 估量 v. 相遇( meet的现在分词) ; 相识 ; 开会 ; 接触（某
vi. 测量 ; 测量（大小，容量，尺寸等）物）
例句: 例句:
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If the meeting goes well, she'll be in only /ˈoʊnli/

a Hollywood movie.
adj. 唯一的 ; 仅有的 ; 最好的，最适当的
There's an important meeting the day
adv. 只，仅仅 ; 结果却，不料
after tomorrow.
conj. 但是，可是 ; 要不是
例句:
mind /maɪnd/
I think it only took 10 minutes!
n. 心，精神，心力，知，智力，智慧 ; 心胸，头 I only missed two questions.
脑，人 ; 愿望，目的，意向，意志，决心，见解， Only then are they certified as a
意见 ; 记忆，记性，记忆力，回想 medical doctor, or MD.
vi. 介意 ; 注意
vt. 专心于 ; 介意 ; 愿意做 ; 照顾
例句:
police /pəˈlis/
I'd like to relax, but I have a lot on

my mind.
Do you mind if I get another glass of
wine?
The shot hurt a little, but Lisa
didn't mind.
I don't mind the long nights.
n. 警察部门 ; 警方 ; 警察 ; 治安
vt. （警察、军队等）巡查 ; 维护治安 ; （委员会
office /ˈɔfɪs/ 等）监督 ; 管制
adj. 警察的 ; 有关警察的
例句:
The police were talking to him.

Did the police come?
receptionist /rɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/
n. 办公室 ; 办公楼 ; 问询处 ; 重要官职
例句:

office.
I don't see Steve in his office.
They got to the doctor's office at
10:45.
After leaving the doctor's office they n. 接待员
went to a pharmacy.
例句:
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Her mother gave Lisa's name to the vi. 发射，射击 ; 突然出现

receptionist. v. 拍摄(shoot的过去式和过去分词) ; 射杀 ; 开（枪
或其他武器） ; 打猎
例句:
rest /rest/
He gave her a shot in her arm.
n. 休息 ; 剩余部分 ; 支持物 ; 宁静，安宁
The assassin's quick shots were
vt.& vi. （使）休息 ; （使）倚靠[支撑]
incredibly accurate.
vi. 休息 ; 静止 ; 停止 ; 安心
If the fatal shot had been off by just
vt. 使休息 ; 使轻松 ; 使长眠 ; 使依赖
a little, Kennedy might have survived.
例句:
For the rest of the day, Lisa stayed in

bed.
skill /skɪl/
She wants the rest of the day to go as n. 技能，技巧 ; 熟练，巧妙 ; 才能，本领

usual.
例句:
Until then he'll just rest in his
hotel. Without good job skills, we can't keep
a good job.
set up /sɛt ʌp/
建立 ; 准备 ; 安排 ; 引起
solid /ˈsɑlɪd/
例句:
If she can't be here, we can set up a

conference call.
These communities were claiming
territory and setting up boundaries.
shot /ʃɑt/
adj. 固体的 ; 实心的 ; 结实的，可靠的 ; 可信赖的
n. 固体 ; 立体图形 ; 立方体
例句:
Ice is the solid state of water.

Matter can be in one of three states:
solid, liquid or gas.
soon /sun/
n. 射手，击球 ; 开枪，发射 ; 企图 ; 注射
adj. 闪色的，颜色会变化的 ; 交织的 ; 渗透的 ; （俚 adv. 立刻，马上 ; 一会儿，不久 ; 快 ; 宁愿
语）坏透了的，筋疲力尽的例句:
vt. 射中，射击 ; 给…装弹 ; 注射 ; 抛出
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Hopefully he's alive and will get （酒），蒸馏

better soon. conj. 但是 ; 然而
See you soon.
例句:
It was still raining, so they took a

sore throat /sɔr θrot/ taxi.
It's 5:45, so you still have 15
minutes.
She studied hard for the test, but she
still didn't do well.
Stay still and don't say anything.
strong /strɔŋ/
n. 喉咙痛
adj. 强的 ; 坚强的 ; 强烈的 ; 强壮的
例句: adv. 强劲地 ; 猛烈地 ; 大大地 ; 坚强地
She had a headache and a sore throat. 例句:

mother called the doctor.
That's a really strong word for simply
disagreeing.
stay /ste/
Animals such as ants and seed-eating
birds are strong indicators of water.
vt.& vi. 停留 ; 停止 ; 坚持 ; 抑制 This underlines the importance of
vi. 继续处于某种状态 getting reliable information, backed
n. 逗留 ; 延期 ; 倚靠 ; 忍耐 by strong evidence.
Leonardo spent a lot of time outdoors
例句:
and developed a strong interest in
Many people stay in a hotel.
nature.
Daily exercise is a good way to stay
in good health.
He needed to extend his stay in Japan. temperature /ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃʊr,-tʃɚ,ˈt
I hope you and your family have a ɛmprə-/
wonderful stay with us.
n. 温度 ; 体温 ; 气温 ; <口>发烧，高烧
例句:
still /stɪl/
Her temperature was 39 degrees, so she
adv. 仍，仍然 ; 更，还要 ; 静静地 ; 〈诗〉常，不 had a fever!
断地
力的，死气沉沉的 terrible /ˈtɛrəbəl/
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adj. 可怕的 ; 危害极大的 ; <非正>很糟的 ; 劣质的例句:

adv. 口〉非常，很，极
We use thermometers to measure
n. 可怕的人
temperature.
例句:
Yesterday there was a terrible

accident.
vapor /ˈvepɚ/
I had a terrible dream, a real n. 水汽，水蒸气，无实质之物 ; 自夸者 ; 幻想 [药]

nightmare! 吸入剂 [古]忧郁（症）
I went there two weeks ago and the v. 自夸，（使）蒸发
service was terrible.
例句:
Water vapor is the gaseous state of

than usual water.
例句:
Last night Lisa came home later than wet /wɛt/

usual.
adj. 湿的 ; 下雨的 ; 懦弱的 ; （儿童）尿湿尿布的
I went to bed later than usual last
n. 湿地 ; 液体 ; 窝囊废 ; 雨天
night. vt. 使潮湿 ; 把…弄湿
例句:
then /ðɛn/ When she got home, she was cold and
wet.
adv. 那时 ; 然后 ; 那么 ; 话说回来
She was fine yesterday, but last night
例句:

Then they take the stairs. wrong /rɔŋ/
He looked both ways, and then started
adj. 有毛病的，失常的 ; 错误的，不正确的 ; 不好
to run across the street. 的，不公正的 ; 反对的，相反的，颠倒的，背面
He was in real pain then. 的，里面的
adv. 不对，错误，失当 ; 不好，不公正 ; 逆，颠
倒，翻转 ; 有毛病，不舒服
thermometer /θərˈmɑmɪtə(r)/ n. 过失，错误 ; 不义的行为 ; 不义行为 ; 犯罪
vt. 委屈，无理地对待，诽谤
例句:
What's wrong with her?

Kathy doesn't want anything else to go
wrong.
As a result of the delays, one man got
on the wrong bus.
n. 温度计 ; 体温表
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Part 4 It was a nice change.

At a certain temperature, a solid
as soon as possible /æz

begins to change into a liquid.
sun æz ˈpɑsəbəl/
尽早，尽快 ; 从速 ; 及早
例句:
classical /ˈklæsɪkəl/
adj. 古典的，经典的 ; 传统的 ; 古典文学的 ; 第一流
possible.
的
n. 古典音乐
be ready for /bi ˈrɛdi fɔr/ 例句:
n. 为。。。做好准备 There are many types of music,

including classical and jazz.
例句:
Are you ready for your history test?

conversation /ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃn/
bottom /ˈbɑtəm/ n. 交谈，会话 ; 交往，交际 ; 会谈 ; （人与计算机

的）人机对话
n. 底部 ; 末端 ; 臀部 ; 尽头
例句:
adj. 底部的
vt. 装底 ; 测量深浅 ; 查明真相 We can listen to the news, music and
vi. 到达底部 ; 建立基础 conversation on the radio.
例句:
The girl on the bottom left is short. count /kaʊnt/

The bottom line is the shortest.
n. 总数 ; 数数 ; 罪状 ; 论点
v. 数数 ; 计算总数 ; 把…算入 ; 重要
change /tʃendʒ/ 例句:
vt. 改变，变更 ; 交换，替换 ; 兑换 ; 换衣服（床 We learn how to count and how to find
单） the area of different shapes.
n. 变化，改变 ; 交换，交替 ; 零钱，找头 ; 代替物
例句:
decide /dɪˈsaɪd/
As a result, he had to change the dates vt. 决定 ; 决心 ; 解决 ; 裁决

vi. 决定 ; 下决心
for his stay in China.
As you travel around the Earth, the 例句:
time changes.
Christina helps them decide which dress
to buy.
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mall.
mall.
She decided not to work out.
delivery /dɪˈlɪvəri, -ˈlɪvri/
n. 发热，发烧 ; 热病 ; 一时的狂热 ; 激动不安

vt. 引起发热 ; 使狂热 ; 使患热病
vi. 发热或变得发热 ; 狂热 ; 患热病
例句:
This boy has a fever.

Does your little girl have a fever?
n. 传送，投递 ; [法]（正式）交付 ; 分娩 ; 讲演
例句: find /faɪnd/

A delivery person delivers things, such
as pizzas.
例句:
early /ˈɜrli/ Her friend was going to stay until she
adj. 早的 ; 早期的 ; 早日的 ; （果实等）早熟的 could find a job.
adv. 早 ; 在初期 ; 先前 ; 提早 We need skills to find a good job.

例句:
Early in the morning we can often hear To find someone attractive usually
the sound of birds singing. means there is a physical desire to be
with them.
feel /fil/
vt. 感觉 ; 认为 ; 触摸 ; 试探
fitness center /ˈfɪtnɪs ˈsɛntɚ/
vt.& vi. 感觉，觉得 ; 认为，以为 ; 触摸

n. 感觉 ; 触摸 ; 感受 ; 触觉
vi. 觉得 ; 摸索
例句:
We learn to write down our ideas and we

learn how others think and feel.
[体]健身中心
fever /ˈfivɚ/ 例句:
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At 1:30 her friend wanted to go to a

fitness center.
to school today.
I won't forget, and I have enough
foot /fʊt/
money.
n. 脚 ; 底部 ; 英尺(=12 英寸或 30。48 厘米) ; 脚步

vt. 走，踏 geography /dʒiˈɑgrəfi/
vt.& vi. 结算，总计，共计
n. 地理（学） ; 地形，地势 ; 布局
例句:
例句:
He is 6 feet 3 inches tall, which is
about 1.9 meters.
force /fɔrs/
get late
例句:
It's getting late, so hurry, or you'll

miss your bus.
go shopping /ɡo ˈʃɑpɪŋ/
n. 力 ; 武力 ; （社会）势力 ; 魄力
vt. 强迫 ; 强行 ; 促使，推动 ; 强奸
例句:
Science is where we learn about forces,

such as gravity.
People will be forced to relocate from
flooded areas.
去买东西
Earthquakes are caused by forces deep
within the Earth. 例句:
The military includes an army, an air They ate lunch together and then they
force, and a navy. went shopping.
These modals express degrees of
logical force or social expectation.
good luck (with sth)
forget /fərˈget/ 例句:
Good luck with your test.

vt. 忘记，忘却 ; 忽略，疏忽 ; 遗落 ; 忘掉
vi. 忘记 ; 忽视
例句:
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gravity /ˈɡrævɪti/ My umbrella wasn't much help either.

history /ˈhɪstəri/
n. 历史，历史学 ; 发展史 ; 履历，经历 ; （某地

的）沿革
例句:
n. 重力 ; 万有引力，地心引力 ; 重要性，严重性 ; Are you ready for your history test?

严肃，庄重 In history class we learn about the
past.
例句:
Geology is the study of the structure
and history of the Earth and other
such as gravity.
planets.
Cleopatra was one of the most famous
hear /hɪr/
female rulers in history.
vt.& vi. 听到，听见

vt. 听说 ; 得知 ; 听取 ; 审理 inch /ɪntʃ/
vi. 听 ; 听见
n. 英寸（相当于 2。54 厘米，一英尺有12英寸） ;
例句: 少量，少许 ; 身高
vt. 使缓慢地移动
Early in the morning we can often hear
vi. 缓慢移动 ; 渐进
the sound of birds singing.
I couldn't see or hear anything. 例句:
I've heard it many times.
She is 4 feet 10 inches, which is about
She has heard that the park is very
147 centimeters.
beautiful.
He is 3 inches taller than she is.
help /hɛlp/ including

prep. 包括 ; 包含
vt. 治疗 ; 避免 ; 招待（客人） ; 给…盛（饭、菜）
v. 包括( include的现在分词) ; 包含 ; 列入 ; 包住
vi. （在餐桌旁）招待，侍应，作仆人（或店员、服例句:
务员等） He likes all kinds of games, including
int. [呼救语]救命！ this video game on his computer.
例句: There are many types of music,
including classical and jazz.
instead /ɪnˈstɛd/
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adv. 代替，顶替 ; 反而 ; 反倒 In math class we learn about numbers

and shapes.
例句:
People read the news to learn about
Instead, she decided to go home. what's happening in the world.
land /lænd/ less than

n. 陆地 ; 国家 ; 地产 ; 土地小于，决不 ; 以内 ; 没有 ; 不足
vt.& vi. （使）登岸 ; 降临 ; 使陷于（困境） ; 使不
例句:
得不应付
vt. 自船上卸下 ; 获得 ; 捕到 ; 钓到（鱼） She is less than five feet tall.
vi. 跳落，跌落，被抛落（地面） The woman weighs less than he does.
例句:
They landed in the afternoon, one day literature /ˈlɪtərəˌtʃʊr, -tʃɚ/

later.
Airplanes take off and land at an n. 文学 ; 文学作品 ; 文献 ; 著作
airport. 例句:
In literature class, we read and study
great books and poems.
late /let/
loud /laʊd/
adj. 晚的，迟到的 ; 时间不早的 ; 已故的 ; 原来的，
adj. 响亮的，大声的，高声的 ; 响亮的，洪亮的，
之前的 ; 临近终了的
高亢的 ; 高声的，激烈的 ; 刺眼的，太招摇的
adv. 晚，迟 ; 后期地 ; 最近地
adv. 大声地，高声地，响亮地
例句:
例句:
In some weeks she works late at night.
The sounds of the city are often loud
Why did you stay up so late?
and noisy.
late.
music /ˈmjuzɪk/
learn /lɜrn/
vt.& vi. 学习，学会 ; 习得 ; 得知 ; 记住

vt. 记住 ; 学习 ; 得知 ; 认识到
vi. 学习 ; 获知
例句:
In science class we learn about our n. 音乐 ; 乐曲 ; 乐谱 ; 乐队

world.
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例句:
Sometimes she listens to piano music.

We can listen to music on the radio.
nap /næp/
n. 新闻 ; 消息 ; （可当作新闻内容的）人 ; 物
例句:
Upon hearing the news, his father

screamed and seemed to lose his mind.
We can listen to the news, music and
conversation on the radio.
n. 小睡，打盹 ; 一种牌戏 ; 绒毛 ; 孤注一掷
We can get the news in newspapers and
vi. 打瞌睡 ; 疏忽
online.
vt. 使起毛
例句:
She took some medicine and had a short

noisy /ˈnɔɪzi/
nap.
After her nap she felt a bit better.
nature /ˈnetʃɚ/
adj. 嘈杂的 ; 喧闹的 ; 充满噪音的 ; 吵吵闹闹的

n. 响声 ; 嘈杂声
例句:

and noisy.
n. 自然 ; 天性 ; 天理 ; 类型
例句:
Listening to the sounds of nature.

not…until…
例句:
news /nuz/
late.
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number /ˈnʌmbɚ/ n. 痛苦 ; 刻苦 ; 令人厌烦的人[事物] ; 身体某部分的

疼痛[不适]
vt.& vi. （使）疼痛，（使）痛苦，伤害
vt. 使…痛苦 ; 使…烦恼
vi. 感到疼痛 ; 引起疼痛
例句:

It was a pain in his lower back.
n. 数字 ; 数量 ; 号码 ; 编号
past /pæst/
例句:
adj. 过去的，以前的 ; 结束的 ; 前任的
Question number 1: What's your name? n. 过去，过往 ; 往事 ; [语]过去时
In math class we learn about numbers prep. 超过，超出 ; 远于 ; 越过
and shapes. adv. 经过，超过
The number of customers in each city
例句:
is growing rapidly.
past.
order /ˈɔrdə(r)/ In the past 50 years, the world's
population has more than doubled.
n. 命令 ; 秩序 ; 规则，制度 ; 次序
In the past six months he has made 5
vt. 命令 ; 订购 ; 整理
trips.
vi. 下订单
例句:
If someone doesn't follow orders, he or pay sb for sth

she may be punished. 例句:
The customer decides to cancel his
She paid him for the food, and then
order and get a refund.
they ate dinner.
Before you go on, may I have your
order number, please?
Instead, she decided to order some
food.
plenty of /ˈplɛnti ʌv/
They ordered pancakes and coffee. 很多，大量的

In many cases it's better to make a
例句:
request than order someone to do
Please have her stay in bed and drink
something.
plenty of liquids.
I ordered a new washing machine on
He has plenty of money.
your website.
pain /pen/ poem /ˈpoʊəm/
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see /si/

例句:
It's nice to see you.

n. 诗 ; 韵文 ; 诗一样的作品 ; 富有诗意的东西 He wears glasses because he can't see
very well.
例句:
In literature class, we read and study I feel like seeing a movie.
great books and poems. I see what you mean.
I see his point.
remember /rɪˈmɛmbɚ/
possible.
vt.& vi. 记得 ; 牢记
vt. 记着 ; 纪念 ; 回想起 ; 送钱[礼物]给…
例句:
sound /saʊnd/
n. 声音，声响 ; 音调，声调 ; 声波 ; 嘈杂声

Remember to pay back the money you
vi. 响，发声 ; 听起来，好像 ; 回响 ; [音乐]乐器等被
owe.
奏响
Can you remember anything else?
vt. 使出声，使发声 ; 清楚地发出 ; 宣布，发表 ; 颂
扬
ring /rɪŋ/
adj. 健全的 ; 合理的 ; 完好的，无损的 ; 明智的
adv. 彻底地，充分地
例句:

and noisy.
You sound like a philosopher or a
poet.
n. 戒指，指环 ; 铃声，钟声 ; 环形物 ; 拳击场
Wow, she doesn't sound very nice.
vt. 形成环状 ; 环绕 ; 使（例如铃）响 ; 打电话给
vi. 按铃，敲钟 ; 回响 ; 成环形
例句: test /test/
In boxing, the two boxers stand in a n. 试验 ; 考验 ; 测验 ; 化验

boxing ring and hit each other. vt. 测验 ; 考查 ; 考验 ; 勘探
I'm calling you now, and it's ringing. vi. 受试验 ; 受测验 ; 受考验 ; 测得结果
She wants me to buy her an expensive
例句:
diamond ring to prove that I love her.
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Are you ready for your history test? 例句:

After some tests, a doctor told him he
The man on the top left is very tall.
had a kidney stone.
The woman on the top right is 5 feet
11 inches tall.
thing /θɪŋ/
n. 事件，形势 ; 东西，事物 ; 家伙 ; 事业 work out /wɚk aʊt/
例句:

to school today.
This kind of thing happens a lot
lately.
解决 ; 作出 ; 锻炼 ; 了解某人的本质
top /tɑp/
例句:
They usually worked out three times a

n. 顶，顶部 ; （箱子）盖，（书页等的）上栏 ; 首
week.
席 ; 陀螺
He tried to start a company two years
adj. 最高的 ; 顶上的 ; 头等的 ; 最大的
ago, but it didn't work out.
vt. 形成顶部 ; 达到…的顶端 ; 处于…的最前头 ; 领
导
vi. 总结 ; 超越 ; 高耸 ; 结束
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Where did you go -- anywhere

Part 1 interesting?
I don't see you anywhere.
alarm /əˈlɑrm/
as a result /æz e rɪˈzʌlt/
结果，因此
例句:
As a result, he missed his flight.

As a result, she overslept.
n. 惊恐 ; 警报 ; 闹铃 ; 动员令
vt. 使惊恐 ; 警告 ; 给（门等）安装警报器 as usual /æz ˈjuʒuəl/
例句: 像往常一样 ; 照旧 ; 如故 ; 仍然
This morning Kathy didn't hear her 例句:

alarm.
It's now 3 o'clock, and everything is
going as usual.
along /əˈlɔŋ/
She talked with her friend on the
phone as usual.
adv. 一起 ; 向前 ; 进展 ; 到某处
prep. 沿着 ; 顺着 ; 靠着…边
例句:
as…as one can
After going through security, he 例句:
checked the weather along the flight I'll be there as fast as I can.
path. He is running as fast as he can.
They ate at a little coffee shop along battery /ˈbætəri/
Plants convert light energy, along
with carbon-dioxide and water, into
chemical energy.
anywhere /ˈeniwer/
adv. 什么地方 ; 任何地方 ; 无论何处 ; 〈口〉（用

n. [电]电池，蓄电池 ; [军]炮台，炮位 ; 一组 ; [法]殴
于否定句〕根本(不）
打
例句:
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Her car battery was dead, so she had to Healthy foods are usually natural and
call for help. don't include dangerous chemicals.
Plants convert light energy into
chemical energy.
be good for sth
例句:
dance /dæns/
He would like to buy a clean car,
something good for the environment.
Eating too many sweets isn't good for
your teeth.
calorie /ˈkæləri/
n. 大卡 ; 千卡（食物所产生的能量单位） ; 卡路里 ;
卡（热量单位） n. 跳舞 ; 舞会 ; 舞蹈艺术 ; 舞曲
vi. 跳舞 ; 手舞足蹈 ; 摇晃 ; 跳跃
例句: vt. 使跳舞
Greasy foods have a lot of calories. 例句:
candy /ˈkændi/ The woman in the green dress is

dancing with her boyfriend.
dead /dɛd/
adj. 死去的 ; 完全的 ; 无感觉的 ; 呆板的

adv. 完全地 ; 非常 ; 绝对 ; 极度
n. 死者 ; （死一样的）寂静 ; 极寒时候
例句:
n. 糖果 ; 冰糖 ; 〈美俚〉古柯碱，可卡因 ; 巧克力
vt. （用糖煮过以）保存 ; 使结晶为砂糖 His other grandparents are dead.
adj. 〈美俚〉（服饰）花哨的 ; 甜言蜜语的 Her car battery was dead, so she had
to call for help.
例句:
Candies and cakes are sweet because

they are made with lots of sugar. delay /dɪˈle/
n. 延迟，拖延 ; 耽搁 ; 被耽搁或推迟的时间
chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ vt. 延期，推迟 ; 耽搁

vi. 延缓，延期
adj. 化学的 ; 用化学方法制造的，化学作用的
例句:
n. 化学药品，化学制品
例句:
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Hopefully there won't be any delays. 例句:

He expected the bus to come at 8:40,
on the wrong bus.
but it came later.
The meetings in China were delayed by
three days.
flight /flaɪt/
either /ˈiðɚ, ˈaɪðɚ/ n. （物体的）飞行 ; 航班 ; 飞翔 ; 楼梯的一段

vi. 成群地迁徙或飞行
pron. （两者之中）任何一个
vt. 射击 ; 使惊飞
adj. （两者中）任一的 ; 非此即彼的，两者择一的
adv. （否定句中）也 ; [用于否定句或否定词组后] 例句:
也（不…），亦，而且 ; [口语] [用于否定句或否定 The flight from San Francisco to
词组后以加强语气]根本 ; 当然 Beijing took 12 hours.
conj. [通常用于“either…or…”结构中]或者，要么 My flight arrived early, and I'm
[在“either…or…”结构中，动词的人称和数一般与离 tired.
得最近的主动响应，但有时用第三人称单数，在口
语中也有把两个主语合在一起用作复数的]
例句: fun /fʌn/
There's a square on either side of the n. 乐趣 ; 娱乐活动 ; 嬉戏，嬉闹 ; 有趣的事

circle. adj. 使人愉快的 ; 开心的
vi. 嬉闹 ; 开玩笑
例句:
engine /ˈɛndʒɪn/
Music videos are really fun.
This time she and her friend plan to
relax and have fun.
get married /ɡɛt ˈmærid/
n. 发动机，引擎 ; 工具 ; 火车头 ; 机车
vt. 给…安装发动机
例句:

结婚 ; 结亲 ; 成家立室
例句:
expect /ɪkˈspɛkt/
Weddings are where two people get
vt. 期望 ; 预料 ; 要求 ; 认为（某事）会发生
married.
vi. 预期 ; 期待 ; 怀胎 ; 怀孕
She and her boyfriend want to get
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married. Soil is needed to grow plants and keep

them healthy.
go wrong /ɡo rɔŋ/
v. 走错路，误入岐途，（机器等）发生故障 ; 出岔
hot /hɑt/
子 ; 出乱子
例句:
Everything went wrong and he didn't get

on his flight.
wrong.
adj. 热的 ; 辣的 ; 激动的 ; 热门的
grapefruit /ˈɡrepˌfrut/ vt. 使兴奋，使激动

adv. 热的 ; 紧迫的
vi. 变热
例句:
It's hot!
Wow! she's beautiful, and hot!
spicy.
These red peppers are very hot and
n. 葡萄柚，西柚 ; 葡萄柚树
spicy.
例句:

sour, so some people don't like them. ignition /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/
greasy /ˈɡrisi, -zi/
adj. 油腻的 ; 谄媚的 ; 含脂肪多的
例句:
These foods are deep-fried and greasy.
n. （汽油引擎的）发火装置 ; 着火，燃烧 ; 点火，
healthy /ˈhɛlθi/
点燃
例句:
adj. 健康的 ; 健全的 ; 大量的 ; 有益于健康的
She put the key into the ignition and
例句:
tried to start the engine.
Fruits and vegetables are examples of
healthy foods.
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in /ɪn/ lose weight /luz wet/
prep. 采用（某种方式） ; 穿着，带着 ; （表示位 v. 体重减轻

置）在…里面，（表示领域，范围）在…以内 ;
例句:
（表示品质、能力等）在…之中
adv. 在家 ; 进入，到达 ; 流行 ; 当选 Don't eat greasy foods if you want to
adj. 在内的，朝内的 ; 在位的，执政的 ; [口语]流行 lose weight.
的，时髦的 ; （车等）到站的
n. 执政党，掌权者 ; 知情者 ; <美口>入口，门路 ; <
体>（板球或棒球）攻球的一方 middle /ˈmidl/
例句: n. 中部，中间 ; 腰部 ; 中央 ; 正中
adj. 中部的 ; 中央的 ; 正中的 ; 中间的
Do you see the young lady in the red
vt. 把…放在中间 ; 把…对折
dress?
vi. 放在中间 ; 对折
The woman in the green dress is
dancing with her boyfriend. 例句:
My train leaves in an hour. Her middle name is Marie.
I'll be back in around an hour. The building in the middle is an
office building.
include /ɪnˈklud/
vt. 包括 ; 包含 ; 计入 ; 包住 new /nu/
例句: adj. 新的，崭新的 ; 新鲜的，新到的 ; 现代的 ; 初次

（听到）的
Healthy foods are usually natural and
adv. 新近，最近
don't include dangerous chemicals.
例句:

lemon /ˈlɛmən/ reservations.
meet new people.
Everything is young and new in spring,
right?
Ada has a new job.
Kathy bought a new tie for her
husband.
n. 柠檬 ; 柠檬树 ; 柠檬黄
adj. 柠檬色的
例句:

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/
sour, so some people don't like them. n. 注意 ; 布告 ; 警告 ; 预告
vt.& vi. 注意
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vt. 通知 ; 留心 ; 关照 ; 注意到例句:

vi. 引起注意
例句: spicy.
He didn't notice that it was the wrong

bus.
There was a notice saying that the
raise /rez/
consulate would be closed that day. v. 提升 ; 增加 ; 养育 ; 筹集

He's going to give notice and then n. 提升 ; 增加 ; 高处 ; 举起
finish the project he's been working
例句:
on.
To give notice to an employer means to Eating hot or spicy foods raises body
notify them that you are going to temperature.
quit. The domestication of animals allowed

people to raise and use animals for
food and work.
on time /ɑn taɪm/ It also raises the question of why the
killer didn't take it with him.
按时，准时 ; 以分期付款方式 ; 正点 ; 顺时
A raise in salary is an example of
例句: benefits.
He was also given a 20% raise in
One of her children got to school on
salary.
time, but the other two were late.
oversleep /ˌoʊvərˈslip/
rectangle /ˈrɛkˌtæŋɡəl/
vi. 睡得太久，睡过头
例句:
And tomorrow, she won't oversleep.

She never wants to oversleep again!
pepper /ˈpɛpɚ/
n. [数]长方形，矩形
例句:
The circle is on the left of a

rectangle.
see you soon

再见; 待会儿见
n. 胡椒 ; 辣椒 ; 胡椒粉
vt. 在…上撒胡椒粉 ; 使布满例句:
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See you soon. restaurants in both countries.

He's also thinking about starting his
own business.
slowly /ˈsloʊli/
adv. 缓慢地，慢吞吞地，慢腾腾地 ; 慢条斯理地，

不慌不忙地，袅袅 ; 迟钝，痴痴呆呆地 ; 逐步
stay up /ste ʌp/
悬在原位上 ; 不睡觉 ; 熬夜 ; 不掉
例句:
例句:
The cars were moving very slowly.
I won't stay up too late.
Why did you stay up so late?
spicy /ˈspaɪsi/
surprise /sərˈpraɪz/
vt. 使惊奇 ; 突袭 ; 意外发现

n. 惊喜，惊奇 ; 意外的事
例句:
She doesn't want any more surprises.

adj. 辛辣的 ; 加有香料的，香的 ; 有刺激性的 ; （故
the consulate was closed.
事等）猥亵的，下流的
They may surprise us by starting an
例句: unexpected attack.

spicy.
sweet /swit/
spicy.
start /stɑrt/
n. 开始 ; 动身 ; 开动 ; 起点
vt.& vi. 出发，启程
vt. 起动 ; 提出（问题） ; 开办 ; 使开始
vi. 起始 ; 突然出现 ; 突然跳起 ; 突然涌出 adj. 甜的 ; 愉快的，快乐的 ; 温柔的，亲切的 ; 芳香
例句: 的
n. 糖果，甜食 ; 餐后的甜点心 ; 甜味 ; 宝贝
She goes to her room and starts doing 例句:
her homework. He needs to eat fewer sweets and

After getting a new battery for her exercise more.
car, the engine started. Eating too many sweets isn't good for
He's thinking about starting your teeth.
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Candies and cakes are sweet because Kathy bought a new tie for her
they are made with lots of sugar. husband.
taste /test/ try /traɪ/
n. 味道 ; 滋味 ; 味觉 ; 风味 vt.& vi. 试图，努力 ; 实验 ; 审判 ; 考验

vt.& vi. 尝，品尝 n. 尝试，实验 ; [橄]触球，（因触球获得的）向球门
vt. 吃 ; 喝 ; 浅尝踢球的权利
vi. 尝味 ; 略进（饮食） ; （少量地）吃 ; 有某种味
例句:
道
When a person is charged with breaking
例句:
a law, they are tried in a court of
The pizza didn't have much taste. law.
Lemons and grapefruit taste a little She put the key into the ignition and
sour. tried to start the engine.
I don't see how you can even taste it! From now on I'll try to get to the
airport much earlier.
terminal /ˈtɜrmɪnl/
adj. 末期的 ; 晚期的 ; 定期的 ; 末端的

until /ʌnˈtɪl/
n. 终端 ; 终点站 ; 航空站 ; （电路的）端子 prep. 到…为止 ; 在…以前
conj. 到…为止，在…以前 ; 直到…才
例句:
I'll meet you at the bus stop in front 例句:
of terminal 2. I didn't go to bed until 12:00.

She didn't get up until 7:00, 30
minutes later than usual.
tie /taɪ/
vacuum /ˈvækjuəm/
n. 关系 ; 领带，绳子 ; 平局 ; 束缚，限制
vt. （用线、绳等）系 ; （在线、绳上）打结 ; 连
接 ; 与…成平局 n. 真空 ; 空白 ; 空虚 ; 清洁
vi. 打结，系上 ; 平局 ; 被用带（或绳子等）系住 v. 用真空吸尘器清扫
例句: 例句:
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She vacuumed the living room and 紧密结合的风格

cleaned the bathroom. vi. 婚礼 ; 结婚
例句:
video /ˈvɪdioʊ/ Weddings are where two people get

married.
what's the matter

怎么了?
例句:
What's the matter Tom?

n. 磁带录像 ; 录像磁带 ; 录像机，电视 ; （指方
法）录像
adj. 电视的 ; 视频的 ; 影像的 ; 用录像磁带[录像带] where /wer/
的
adv. 哪里，在哪里 ; 到哪里 ; 某种情势或位置
vt. 录像 ; 制作…的录像
conj. 在…的地方
例句: n. 地方，场所
I was watching some videos online. pron. 哪里
例句:
vitamin /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/
Where does she come from?
Where do you live?
n. 维生素 ; 维他命 Weddings are where two people get
na. “vitamine“的变体 married.
例句:
Some sour tasting foods have a lot of

wrong /rɔŋ/
vitamin C.
adj. 有毛病的，失常的 ; 错误的，不正确的 ; 不好
的，不公正的 ; 反对的，相反的，颠倒的，背面
wedding /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ 的，里面的
adv. 不对，错误，失当 ; 不好，不公正 ; 逆，颠
倒，翻转 ; 有毛病，不舒服
n. 过失，错误 ; 不义的行为 ; 不义行为 ; 犯罪
vt. 委屈，无理地对待，诽谤
例句:
What's wrong with her?

wrong.
n. 婚礼 ; 婚宴 ; 结婚纪念日 ; 结合
vt. 与…结婚 ; 使完婚 ; 使紧密结合 ; 把形式与作用
on the wrong bus.
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Part 2 autograph /ˈɔtəgræf/
animal /ˈænəməl/
n. 亲笔签名 ; 亲笔稿 ; 手稿 ; 真迹石版复制品

vt. 在…上亲笔签名 ; 亲笔书写 ; 亲笔签字 ; 用石版
术复制
n. 动物，兽，牲畜 ; <俚>家畜，牲口 ; <俚>畜生
adj. 亲笔的 ; 自署的
（一般的人） ; 兽性
adj. 动物的 ; 肉体的 ; 肉欲的例句:
例句: Everywhere she goes, her fans want her

autograph.
For many animals, new life begins in
the spring.
awesome /ˈɔsəm/
around /əˈraʊnd/ adj. 令人敬畏的 ; 使人畏惧的 ; 可怕的 ; 极好的
adv. 大约 ; 旋转 ; 到处，四处 ; 在周围例句:

prep. 围绕 ; 在附近 ; 前后，左右 ; 在…周围
Their pizzas are awesome.
例句:
We come home around 4:00.

Is there a bank around here?
be supposed to do /bi
səˈpozd tu du/
time changes. 应当，应该
例句:
as /æz,əz/ You were supposed to be here an hour

ago.
adv. 同样地，一样地 ; 例如
Nothing went the way it was supposed
prep. 作为，以…的身份 ; 如同
to.
conj. 像，像…一样 ; 由于 ; 同时，当…时 ; 尽管
n. 阿斯（古罗马重量单位，约373克）
例句: because of /bɪˈkɔz ʌv/
As you travel around the Earth, the 因为，由于 ; 基于

time changes.
例句:
Life isn't the same now as it used to
be. Many people like to go swimming in the
summer because of the hot weather.
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Because of the Earth's rotation, the complete /kəmˈplit/

Earth is divided into time zones.
adj. （用以强调）完全的 ; 完成的 ; 达到结尾的 ; 完
整的
body /ˈbɑdi/ vt. 完成，使完满 ; 完成或结束 ; 填写（表格）
例句:
n. 身体 ; 尸体 ; 团体 ; 物体
vt. 赋予形体 It takes the Earth 24 hours to complete
a rotation.
例句:
It takes 24 hours for the Earth to
The clock may say 8:00 pm, but for your make a complete rotation.
body it's noon.
cool /kul/
by the time /baɪ ði taɪm/
adj. 冷静的 ; 凉爽的 ; 一流的 ; 孤傲冷漠的
到…时候为止 ; 等到 ; 比及 vt.& vi. （使）变凉 ; （使）冷静，使冷却 ; 变凉，
例句: 冷却 ; 平息
n. 凉气，凉快的地方 ; 凉爽，凉爽的空气
By the time I arrived, the gate was
closed. 例句:
By the time I got there it was too If the Earth's tilt were smaller,
late to get on the flight. summers would be cooler.
begins to cool.
chance /tʃæns/ When we cool a substance, the
n. 机会，机遇 ; 概率，可能性 ; 偶然，运气 molecules move more slowly.

v. 偶然发生 ; 冒险 ; 碰巧 ; 偶然被发现 Refrigerators are used to keep foods
adj. 意外的 ; 偶然的 ; 碰巧的 cool or cold.
例句:
cool and not let this happen again.
This is her chance to become a star.
couple /ˈkʌpəl/
club /klʌb/
n. 俱乐部，会所 ; 社团 ; 夜总会 ; （纸牌的）梅花

vt. 联合 ; 募集 ; 用棍棒打 ; [棒球]击球
vi. 组成俱乐部 ; 共同出资
adj. 俱乐部的
例句:
She has a large fan club and her movies

are very popular. n. 对，双 ; 配偶，夫妻 ; <口>几个，两三个
vt.&vi. 连在一起，连接 ; 成双，结婚 ; 性交，交配
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例句: difference /ˈdɪfərəns, ˈdɪfrəns/

This old couple enjoys traveling. n. 差别，差异 ; [数]差数，差额 ; 意见分歧 ; 特色
This young couple is in an art museum. vt. 辨别，区分
例句:
darkness /ˈdɑrknəs/ In fact, there's a 12 hour time

difference between Boston and
n. 黑暗 ; 阴郁 ; 模糊 ; 无知
Shanghai.
例句: If we can't agree, we'll have to go to
The side facing away from the Sun is in court to settle our differences.
darkness. They need a strong leader to bring
them together and settle their
differences.
daylight /ˈdeˌlaɪt/
n. 日光，白昼 ; 清早，黎明 ; 公开，发表 ; <俚>眼

睛，视力
direction /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/
n. 方向 ; 趋势 ; 方面 ; 用法说明
例句:
例句:
The side facing the Sun is in
daylight. Cars were coming from all directions.
These two cars are moving in the
opposite direction.
daytime /ˈdeˌtaɪm/ To know which direction is east or
west, watch the Sun.
n. 白天，日间 ; 昼日 ; 昼
例句:
When it's daytime in the US, it's

director /dɪˈrɛktɚ, daɪ-/
nighttime in China.
depend on /dɪˈpɛnd ɑn/
依赖 ; 相信 ; 信赖 ; 随…而定
例句:
The time of day depends on your

n. 主管，主任 ; 董事，理事 ; 负责人，监督者 ; 导
location on the planet.
演
Other natural resources we depend on
include forests and soil. 例句:
Pollution poisons the air and water She met the movie's director last
that we depend on. year.
Loyal people can be depended on to The director wants her to play a major
follow their leader. role in the movie.
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east to west.
dream /drim/
end /ɛnd/
n. <正>结果 ; 端 ; 终止 ; 最后部分
vt.& vi. 结束，终止
例句:
Even Kim doesn't know how it will end.
vi. 梦想 ; 做梦 ; 梦见 ; 想到
vt.& vi. 做梦，向往
ending /ˈɛndɪŋ/
vt. 梦想 ; 做梦 ; 想到 n. 结局 ; 结束 ; 终结 ; 最后部份
n. 梦想 ; 愿望 ; 梦 v. 结束，终止(end的现在分词)
adj. 梦的 ; 理想的 ; 不切实际的
例句:
例句:
The ending of the movie is still a
This person is having a scary dream. secret.
His dream was to work for an She hopes it will have a happy ending.
international company.
Becoming a professional athlete is
another dream job for many. executive /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
They dream of working on a space
n. 总经理 ; 行政部门 ; [计算机]执行指令
station or exploring deep space.
adj. 执行的 ; 管理的 ; 政府部门的
例句:
east /ist/ She's going to Hollywood to meet with
some top movie executives.
fan /fæn/
n. 东，东方 ; 东方国家 ; 〈诗〉东风

adj. 东方的，向东方的 ; 从东方来的
adv. 向东方（地）
例句:
n. 扇子，风扇 ; 迷，粉丝 ; 扇形物 ; 扬谷机
The red car is going west and the green
vt. 扇动 ; 吹拂，扬去
car is going east.
vi. 成扇形
例句:
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and dreams is usually private.

She has a large fan club and her movies
are very popular.
Everywhere she goes, her fans want her
autograph.
in fact /ɪn fækt/
实际上，其实 ; 实则 ; 事实上 ; 说起来
例句:
for example /fɔr ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
In fact, there's a 12 hour time
例如，譬如 ; 拿 ... 来说
difference between Boston and
例句: Shanghai.
In fact, they may decide not to have
For example, when it's daytime in the
children.
US, it's nighttime in China.
But in fact, she wasn't sure how to
react, though he seemed nice.
for sure /fɔr ʃʊr/
无疑 ; 准保 in the future /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

例句: 今后，将来 ; 日后
Yeah, that's for sure. 例句:
The movie's story will take place in
go well /ɡo wɛl/ the future.

In the future, there may be driverless
（南非）一切顺利[用来对即将离开的人表达良好的 cars.
祝愿]
例句:
If the meeting goes well, she'll be in

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/
a Hollywood movie. vt. 邀请 ; 请求 ; 引诱 ; 招致

n. 邀请
例句:
hope /hoʊp/
Could you please invite everyone in the
n. 希望，期望 ; 希望的东西 ; 被寄予希望的人或事 office?
物、情况 ; 抱有希望的理由
vt.& vi. 希望，期望
vt. [俚语]相信，认为 lately /ˈletli/
adv. 近来，最近 ; 不久以前
例句:
例句:
I hope your mom says ok.
She wants people to have hope for a This kind of thing happens a lot
better future. lately.
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latest /ˈletɪst/
n. 最新事物 ; 最新消息
adj. 最近的 ; 最新的 ; 最现代的
例句:
He came to Korea and saw her latest

movie.
n. 博物馆
list /lɪst/ 例句:
n. 清单，目录 ; 倾斜 ; 布边，布头 ; 狭条 This young couple is in an art museum.

vt. 列出，列入 ; 把…编列成表 ; 记入名单内
vi. 列于表上
例句:
nearly /ˈnɪrli/
adv. 几乎，差不多 ; 险乎
I had to rebook my flight and get on a
waiting list. 例句:
An invoice lists the prices and
The traffic was stopped for nearly 15
products being bought.
minutes.
location /loʊˈkeɪʃn/ nighttime /'naɪtˌtaɪm/

n. 位置，场所 ; 定位 ; 外景（拍摄地）
n. 夜间
例句: adj. 夜间发生的
The time of day depends on your 例句:

location on the planet. When it's daytime in the US, it's
nighttime in China.
major /ˈmedʒɚ/
adj. 主要的 ; 重要的 ; 大调的 ; 主修的（课程） nobody /ˈnoʊbədi/

n. 主修科目 ; 大调 ; 陆军少校 ; 成年的
pron. 没有人，无人
vi. <美>主修，专攻 ; [美国英语][教育学]主修(in) ;
n. 小人物，无足轻重的人
专攻
例句:
例句:
Nobody will want to miss it.
The director wants her to play a major
Steve was a nobody in middle school.
role in the movie.
noon /nun/
museum /mjuˈziəm/
n. 正午，中午 ; 全盛期，顶点 ; 〈古〉午夜 ; 晌午
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例句:
The clock may say 8:00 pm, but for your

body it's noon.
painting /ˈpentɪŋ/
n. 机器人 ; 遥控装置 ; 自动机 ; 机械呆板的人
例句:
Robots will do much of the work.

It will make people feel like robots.
n. 绘画 ; 油画 ; 上色，着色 ; 颜料，油漆
v. 绘画（ paint的现在分词） ; 涂色于
role /roʊl/
n. 作用 ; 地位 ; 角色
例句:
例句:
They are looking at a famous painting.
Fortunately, Kim's English is
excellent, so she can play the role.
presentation /ˌprizenˈteɪʃn/ Honeybees play an interesting and
important role in nature.
say /se/
vi. 说，讲 ; 表明，宣称 ; 假设 ; 约莫
vt. 表明 ; 念 ; 说明 ; 比方说
n. 发言权 ; 说话 ; 要说的话 ; 发言权
n. 提交 ; 演出 ; 陈述，报告 ; 颁奖仪式例句:
例句: They never say 'please' or 'thank

you'.
Did you read through my presentation?
And they don't say "thank you" when
The woman is giving a presentation.
they leave.
What is the key to making a good
The clock may say 8:00 pm, but for
presentation?
your body it's noon.
robot /ˈroʊbɑt/
scary /ˈskeri/
adj. 使人惊慌的 ; 胆小的，容易受惊的 ; 可怕的，

吓人的
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例句: shorten /ˈʃɔrtn/

This person is having a scary dream. vt.& vi. 缩短，变短
The dream was so scary that I was
例句:
afraid to go back to sleep.
begins to cool and the days begin to
schedule /ˈskedʒul/ shorten.
n. 时刻表，进度表 ; 清单，明细表 ; 预定计划 ; 目

录
vt. 排定，安排 ; 将…列表 ; 为…作目录
skiing
例句:
This is Lisa's daily schedule.

This is Lisa's class schedule for
today.
The meeting is scheduled for the day
after tomorrow.
n. 滑雪（运动）
secret /'sikrət/ v. 滑雪( ski的现在分词 )
例句:
n. 秘密，机密 ; 秘诀 ; 奥秘
adj. 秘密的，机密的 ; 神秘的 ; 隐秘的 Winter sports include skiing and ice
skating.
例句:
The ending of the movie is still a

secret. slim /slɪm/
Confidential information is secret
information.
separate /'sepəreɪt/
vt.& vi. 分开 ; （使）分离 ; 区分 ; 隔开

vt. 分离（混合物） ; 分居 ; 分类 ; 割开 adj. 苗条的，纤细的 ; 微小的 ; 细长的 ; 无价值的
vi. 分手 ; 断裂 ; （夫妻）分居 ; 断绝关系 vi. 使苗条 ; 减肥
例句: 例句:
Europe and the US are separated by She's 28 years old, slim, and
several time zones. beautiful.
special /ˈspɛʃəl/
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adj. 特殊的 ; 专门的 ; 专用的 ; 重要的 thing /θɪŋ/

n. 专车 ; 特价 ; 特刊 ; 特约稿
n. 事件，形势 ; 东西，事物 ; 家伙 ; 事业
例句:
例句:
Tomorrow is a special day for her.
Tomorrow night they have something
special planned.
to school today.
story /ˈstɔri, ˈstori/ This kind of thing happens a lot

lately.
n. 故事，传说 ; 历史，沿革 ; 内情 ; 传记
vt. 用历史故事画装饰 ; 讲…的故事 ; 把…作为故事
讲述 time zone
vi. 说谎
例句:
The movie's story will take place in

the future.
swim /swɪm/
n. 时区
例句:
Some countries, such as the US, have

several time zones.
Europe and the US are separated by
several time zones.
v. 游泳 ; 游动 ; 旋转 ; 眩晕
n. 游泳
tour /tʊr/
例句:
Many people like to go swimming in the

summer because of the hot weather.
take place /tek ples/
发生，举行 ; 来
n. 旅行，观光 ; 巡回演出 ; 任职期 ; 轮班
例句:
vt. 到…旅游 ; 在…巡回演出
The movie's story will take place in vi. 观光 ; 巡回
the future.
例句:
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He is looking out the window of his west /wɛst/

tour bus.
tourist /ˈtʊrɪst/
n. 西，西部，西方
adj. 在西方的 ; 西部的 ; 朝西的 ; （风）来自西面的
例句:
n. 旅行者，观光客 ; 〈美〉冬季到南部做工的流动
工人
the street.
例句: The red car is going west and the
This old man is a tourist. green car is going east.
east to west.
waiting list /ˈwetɪŋ lɪst/
n. 候补申请人名单
whole /hoʊl/
例句:
adj. 全部的，所有的 ; 完整的
I had to rebook my flight and get on a n. 整体，整个 ; 全部
waiting list.
例句:
One large country, China, has just one

warm /wɔrm/ time zone for the whole country.
Today the painting resides at the
adj. 暖和的，温暖的 ; 保暖的 ; 热情的 ; 暖调的
Louvre, captivating a whole new
vt.& vi. （使）变暖，被加热，暖和起来
generation.
vt. 加热 ; 使热情 ; 使兴奋
n. 暖和的地方
vi. 加温 ; 感兴趣 ; 变得友善或友好 Part 3
例句:
It's cold, so wear a warm coat.

Internet
gets warmer each day.
He had a nice, warm smile and his
success hadn't gone to his head.
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例句:
He flew up into the air and came down

on the road.
There is no exhaust, so it doesn't
pollute the air.
例句:
bad /bæd/
adj. 坏的，不好的 ; 严重的 ; 不舒服的 ; 低劣的，有

She's looking for someone on the
害的
Internet.
n. 坏人，坏事
You can use smart phones to go
adv. 不好地，非常地
shopping on the Internet.
例句:
If a car breaks down in bad weather, it

afford /əˈfɔrd/ can be very dangerous.
vt. 买得起 ; 担负得起 ; 提供 ; 给予 If the traffic isn't too bad, they
should be back in San Francisco by 10
例句:
o'clock.
He can afford an expensive car.
Her health is one factor we can't
afford to ignore. banking /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
We can't afford to make a mistake, so
n. 银行业务 ; 银行家的职业 ; 筑堤
we need to confirm the facts.
v. 堆积( bank的现在分词) ; 筑（堤） ; 将（钱）存
入银行 ; （转弯时）倾斜飞行
against /əˈɡenst/ 例句:
prep. 反对 ; 对…不利 ; 紧靠 ; 以防 You can also use online banking to pay

bills.
例句:

It is against the law to drive without be happy with sb/sth
a driver's license.
例句:
gave up, even when things went against Tom was surprised and happy with his
him. test results.

One of Paul's friends has one and is
quite happy with it.
air /er/
n. 天空 ; 气氛 ; 空运 ; （简单易记的）曲调 be in control (of sth)

vt.& vi. 晾晒 ; 烘干 ; 播送 ; 广播
vt. 使房间通风，透气例句:
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He likes to be in control of his car. 例句:
The woman is standing under a bridge.
beneath /bɪˈniθ/
The bridge is above the woman.
prep. 在…的下方 ; （表示等级）低于 ; （表示状

态）在…掩饰之下 ; （表示环境）在…影响之下 businessman /ˈbɪznɪsˌmæn/
adv. 在下面 ; 在底下
n. 商人 ; 实业家
例句:
例句:
The river is flowing beneath the
Paul is a very successful businessman.
bridge.
Harry is an American businessman.
bill /bɪl/
charging station
n. 账单 ; 钞票 ; 清单 ; 广告
vt. 安排 ; 给…开账单 ; 为…发提（货）单 ; 把…登
录在账
vi. 鸟嘴相接触
例句:
You can also use online banking to pay

bills.
（电瓶）充电站
break down /brek daʊn/ 例句:

失败 ; 划分（以便分析） ; 损坏 ; 衰弱下来
例句: There is also a charging station for
If a car breaks down in bad weather, it electric cars.
can be very dangerous.
check /tʃɛk/
bridge /brɪdʒ/ vt. 检查，核对 ; 制止，抑制 ; 在…上打勾
vi. 核实，查核 ; 中止 ; 打勾 ; [象棋]将一军
n. <美>支票 ; 制止，抑制 ; 检验，核对
例句:
This repair shop fixes cars and can

check to see if it is safe to drive.
n. 桥 ; 桥牌 ; 鼻梁 ; 起联系作用的东西 control /kənˈtroʊl/

vt. 在…建桥，架桥于…之上 ; 通过桥横跨
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vt. 控制 ; 管理 ; 限制 ; 支配 Without a passport, you cannot leave

n. 支配权 ; 操纵者 ; （对国家、地区、机构等的） your country or enter another country.
管理权 ; （键盘上的）控制键
例句:
event /ɪˈvɛnt/
Some governments have powerful leaders
n. 事件，大事 ; 活动，经历 ; 结果 ; 运动项目
who control things.
He likes to be in control of his car. 例句:
We need to buy tickets in order to take
dangerous /ˈdendʒərəs/
a train or watch a sports event.
One extinction event happened about
adj. 危险的 250 million years ago.
They generally dislike going to social
例句:
events such as parties.
exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔst/
deposit /dɪˈpɑzɪt/ vt. 用尽，耗尽 ; 使精疲力尽 ; 排出 ; 彻底探讨

vi. 排气
n. 储蓄，存款 ; 保证金 ; 沉淀物 ; 寄存，寄存品 n. （排出的）废气 ; 排出 ; 排气装置
vt.&vi. 储蓄 ; 寄存 ; 放置，安置 ; 付保证金
例句:
vi. 沉淀
例句:
pollute the air.
Banks are where people can deposit or
One cause of smog is automobile
withdraw money.
exhaust.
electric /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/ flow /floʊ/

adj. 电的，带电的 ; 发电的，导电的 ; 令人激动的 ;
vi. 流 ; 垂 ; 流出 ; （谈话、文体等）流畅
电动的
n. 流动 ; 滔滔不绝 ; 涨潮 ; 连贯
n. 电动车辆 ; 带电体
vt. 使泛滥 ; 淹没 ; 排出
例句:
例句:
The Texla is an all electric car.
Animal wastes and other chemicals flow
His wife, Kathy, also likes the idea
into the ground and pollute water
of buying an electric car.
supplies.
enter /ˈɛntɚ/
bridge.
The water is flowing over a waterfall.
vt.& vi. 进入 ; 开始 ; 参加 ; 登记
例句:
gasoline /ˈɡæsəˌlin, ˌɡæsəˈlin/
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n. 汽油为了…
例句: 例句:
Electric cars use batteries instead of We need to buy tickets in order to take
gasoline. a train or watch a sports event.
girlfriend /ˈgɜrlfrend/ instead of /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
n. 女朋友 ; 女性朋友（用…）代替…，（是…）而不是…，（用…）而

不用…
例句:
例句:
Did you have any girlfriends?
My girlfriend takes a lot of selfies. Instead of staying for just a week, he
decided to stay for 10 days.
have sth in mind gasoline.
记得某事，想到某事，想要做某事
例句: internationally /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃənlɪ/

What do you have in mind? adv. 国际性地，国际上地，国际间地
例句:
however /haʊˈevɚ/ People need passports to travel

internationally.
adv. 不管到什么程度 ; 无论如何 ; 然而 ; 可是
conj. 不管怎样
例句: law /lɔ/

However, the car can't go very far
without recharging the battery.
idea /aɪˈdiə/
n. 主意，想法 ; [哲]理念，观念 ; [乐]乐句 ; 模糊想

法
例句: n. 法 ; 法学 ; 规律 ; 法制
vt.& vi. [口语、方言]诉诸法律，对…起诉，控告
Her boyfriend thinks it's a good idea.
vt. 控告 ; 对…起诉
She likes the idea of driving a clean
car. 例句:
It is against the law to drive without

a driver's license.
in order to /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
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license /ˈlaɪsəns/
outlet /ˈaʊtˌlɛt, -lɪt/
n. 出口，出路 ; 批发商店 ; 排水口，通风口 ; 发泄

（情感）的方法
例句:
To charge the battery, you can plug it

in to an electrical outlet.
n. 许可证，执照 ; 特许
vt. 同意 ; 发许可证
overnight /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/
例句:
adv. 在晚上 ; 在夜里 ; 突然 ; 很快
You need a driver's license to drive a
adj. 一整夜的 ; 晚上的 ; 突然的 ; 很快的
car. n. 前一天的晚上 ; 一夜的逗留
vi. 过一夜
media /ˈmidiə/ 例句:
Hotels are where travelers can stay

n. 媒体 ; [解剖学]血管中层 ; [语音学] 浊塞音 ; 介
overnight or for several days.
质 ; [医]培养基
It was an overnight train with
例句: sleeping cars.
There's too much social media for me.
passport /ˈpæspɔrt/
old-fashioned /ˈoldˈfæʃənd/
adj. 老式的，过时的 ; 老派的，守旧的 ; 村女蛾眉 ;

陈旧
例句:
That's because you are old-fashioned.

You are so old-fashioned.
n. 护照，通行证 ; 手段
on the other hand /ɑn ði 例句:

ˈʌðər hænd/
People need passports to travel
在另一方面 internationally.
例句:
On the other hand, he may decide to go play /pleɪ/

by car.
n. 比赛 ; 游戏 ; 戏剧 ; 赌博
On the other hand, he doesn't want to
waste money.
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vt. 扮演 ; 担任，充当…的角色 ; 演出 ; 装扮 profitable /ˈprɑfɪtəbl/

adj. 有利可图的，有益的 ; 可赚钱的，合算的
例句:
例句:
To be profitable means that their
income is more than their expenses.
recharge /ˌriˈtʃɑrdʒ/
stories and plays, such as vt. 再充电 ; 再装填（弹药等） ; 再控告 ; 休整，养

Shakespeare. 精蓄锐
例句:
Angela can't play the violin.
Recharging the battery takes time.
The car can't go very far without
plug /plʌɡ/ recharging the battery.
n. 塞子 ; 插头 ; 消防栓 ; （内燃机的）火花塞
vt.& vi. 插上插头 reduce /rɪˈdus/
vt. 以（塞子）塞住 ; 插入 ; 〈俚〉枪击，殴打
vi. 填塞，堵 ; 〈俚〉勤苦工作，用功 vt. 减少 ; 缩小 ; 使还原 ; 使变弱
vi. 减少 ; 节食 ; 蒸发 ; （液体）浓缩变稠
例句:
例句:
To charge the battery, you can plug it
in to an electrical outlet. Paul wants to help reduce pollution and
smog.
pollute /pəˈlut/
reliable /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
adj. 可靠的 ; 可信赖的 ; 真实可信的

n. 可靠的人
例句:
The car has to be safe and reliable,

especially in cold winter weather.
vt. 污染 ; 玷污，亵渎 ; 破坏（品性），使堕落
例句:
rely on /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
Unfortunately, much of the world will 信赖 ; 依赖 ; 依靠 ; 信任
be polluted. 例句:
He wants a car he can rely on.
pollute the air.
Cold-blooded animals often rely on
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external sources of heat. share and can cause many problems for
others.
People in love often share their
repair /rɪˈper/ deepest feelings and emotions.
Another important factor is how the
vt. 修理 ; 纠正 ; 恢复 ; 弥补
wealth of a country is shared.
n. 修理 ; 修理工作 ; 维修状态 ; 经修理的东西
例句:
This repair shop fixes cars and can should /ʃʊd/

应该 ; 将会 ; 可能 ; 本应
Household tools like these are used to
例句:
build and repair things.
If you plan to stay at a hotel, you
should make a reservation.
selfie By the time we get back, the smell
should be gone.
A plumber is coming and he should be
here soon.
smart /smɑrt/
adj. 聪明的 ; 敏捷的 ; 漂亮的 ; 整齐的

vi. 疼痛 ; 感到刺痛 ; 难过
自拍照（尤指那些自拍后上传到社交网站的照片）
n. 创伤 ; 刺痛 ; 疼痛 ; 痛苦
例句: vt. 引起…的疼痛（或痛苦、苦恼等）
Many of them were taking pictures, and adv. 聪明伶俐地，轻快地，漂亮地
selfies. 例句:
The man isn't as smart as the woman
share /ʃer/
is.
I wish I were as smart as they are.
n. 股 ; （参与、得到等的）份 ; （分享到的或贡献
出的）一份 ; 市场占有率
vt.& vi. 共有 ; 共用 ; 均摊 smart phone /smɑrt fon/
vt. 分配 ; 分开 ; 共同承担
vi. 分享，分担(in)
例句:
She shares her selfies with her friends

online.
This means that the public can buy
shares of the company.
Greedy people want more than their
n. 智能手机
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例句: station /ˈsteʃən/

Smart phones are very useful and can do n. 车站 ; 所，局 ; 身份 ; 电视台
many things. vt. 配置，安置 ; 驻扎
I just spent an evening without my
例句:
smartphone.
station.
smog /smɑg/ Yesterday a terrible accident happened
in front of a subway station.
successful /səkˈsɛsfəl/
adj. 成功的，如愿以偿的
n. 烟雾 ; 烟尘 ; 烟雾污染例句:
例句: Paul is a very successful businessman.

He thinks it was a successful and
Paul wants to help reduce pollution and
enjoyable trip.
smog.
social /ˈsoʊʃl/
surprised /sərˈpraɪzd/
adj. 惊奇的 ; 惊讶的 ; 觉得奇怪的 ; 感觉意外的

adj. 社会的，社会上的 ; 交际的，社交的 ; 群居的 ;
合群的例句:
n. 联谊会，联欢会 ; 社交聚会
I was really surprised by how many
例句: people were there.

Honey bees are social insects that
live in colonies.
take a break /tek e brek/
休息一会
sour /saʊr/
例句:
Let's take a break and get something to

adj. 有酸味的 ; 敌对的 ; 坏脾气的 ; 别扭的
eat.
vi. 变酸，变馊 ; 发酵 ; 厌烦 ; 败坏
Coffee shops are a favorite place to
vt. 变坏，恶化 ; 使变酸 ; 使失望 ; 使不毛
take a break from the office.
n. 酸味 ; 苦事
例句:
You always like sweet and sour food.

take pictures
照相
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例句:
Many of them were taking pictures, and

selfies.
themselves /ðɛmˈsɛlvz, ðəm-/
pron. 他[她，它]们自己 ; 他们亲自 ; “himself”的复

数 ; “herself”的复数 n. 旅行支票 ; 旅行信用卡 ; （常）出远门的人 ; 巡
例句: 回推销员
I don't understand why people like to 例句:
take so many pictures of themselves. Hotels are where travelers can stay
thousands of
数千的
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
例句: vt.& vi. 懂，理解

vt. 了解 ; 默认 ; 听说 ; 领会
There were thousands of people there.
例句:
I don't understand why people like to

ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/ take so many pictures of themselves.
I want to understand as much as
possible.
They didn't understand what he was
trying to say.
Yes, I understand your concern.
upset /ʌpˈsɛt/
n. 票，入场券 ; 标签 ; 传票，交通违规的通知单 ; <
美>候选人名单 vi. 打翻，弄翻 ; 打乱，打搅
vt. 售票 ; 给…门票 ; 加标签于，指派 ; 对。。开交 vt. 打乱，搅乱 ; 推翻，弄翻 ; 使心烦意乱 ; 使翻倒
通违章通知单 n. 翻倒，颠覆 ; 心烦意乱 ; 混乱

adj. 难过的 ; 失望的 ; 沮丧的 ; （肠胃）不舒服的
例句:
例句:
My stomach is a bit upset.
To upset everyone means to make them
feel uncomfortable.
traveler /'trævlə/ He started practicing at 5 o'clock,

which upset his neighbors.
Some people can remain calm even when
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everyone else is confused and upset.
use /jus/
例句:

Electric cars use batteries instead of n. 瀑布 ; 瀑布似的东西 ; <美俚>（披垂的）波型长
gasoline. 发
He doesn't mind if his girlfriend is 例句:

using him.
The waterfall is very high and
beautiful.
colder climates.
withdraw /wɪðˈdrɔ, wɪθ-/
useful /ˈjusfəl/ vt. 撤走 ; 拿走 ; 撤退 ; （从银行）取（钱）

vi. 撤退 ; （从活动或组织中）退出
adj. 有用的，有益的，有帮助的 ; 令人满意的
例句:
例句:
Banks are where people can deposit or
Smart phones are very useful and can do
withdraw money.
many things.
waste /west/
worried /ˈwɜrid/
adj. 困恼的，为难的 ; 担心的

n. 浪费，白费，挥霍钱财 ; 废料，废品，废物 ; 荒
v. 担心( worry的过去式和过去分词)
地，荒芜 ; 消耗（量），损耗
vt.& vi. 徒劳 ; （使）损耗 ; （使）消瘦 ; 浪费例句:
vt. 破坏 ; 干掉 ; （游戏或比赛中）大胜 What are they worried about?
adj. 废弃的，无用的，荒芜的 He isn't worried about the cost.
例句:
He doesn't want to waste money.

Nuclear energy is efficient and
would like (sb) to do
doesn't produce carbon gases as a 例句:
waste product. In fact, they would like her to live
When we burn fossil fuels, waste closer to them.
gases, such as CO2 are produced. He would like to buy a clean car,
It seems like a waste of time. something good for the environment.
waterfall /ˈwɔtərfɔl/
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X-ray We read fiction to enjoy stories of

imagination and adventure.
air conditioning /er

kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/
n. 空气调节装置 ; 冷气
例句:
例句:
When it's really hot, most people turn
The doctor can x-ray your foot. on the air conditioning.
academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ as /æz,əz/

adj. 学院的，大学的，学会的，（学术，文艺）协 adv. 同样地，一样地 ; 例如
会的 ; 学究的，学理上的，空谈的，非实用的 ; prep. 作为，以…的身份 ; 如同
〈美〉文科的，文学的 ; 柏拉图学派的 conj. 像，像…一样 ; 由于 ; 同时，当…时 ; 尽管
n. 学者 ; 大学教师，大学生，学会会员 ; 纸上空 n. 阿斯（古罗马重量单位，约373克）
论，空论 ; [A-]柏拉图哲学信奉者
例句:
例句:
We can learn about the latest time changes.
scientific research in journals and Life isn't the same now as it used to
academic papers. be.
accept /ækˈsɛpt/ biography /baɪˈɑgrəfi/

vi. 承认 ; 同意 ; 承兑 n. 传记 ; 档案 ; 传记体文学 ; 个人简介
vt. 接受 ; 承认 ; 承担 ; 承兑
例句:
例句:
She wants her parents to accept her way and books about science and history.
of life.
An honest police officer will never
accept a bribe. boyfriend /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/
He was accepted into the Conservatory
n. 男朋友 ; 情郎
with a full scholarship.
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adventure /ædˈvɛntʃɚ/
Her boyfriend is going with her.
She and her boyfriend want to get
n. 冒险活动 ; 冒险经历 ; 奇遇 married.
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by oneself /baɪ wʌnˈsɛlf/ 例句:
adv. 单独，独力 ; 自行 ; 孑然一身 ; 各自 Christina is their only child.

Her mother teaches English to
例句:
children.
Christina isn't going on the trip by
herself.
Does she live by herself? close /kloʊz/
can /kæn/
n. 罐头 ; （用金属或塑料制作的）容器 ; （马口铁
或其他金属制作的）食品罐头
例句: adj. 紧密的 ; 亲密的 ; 亲近的
Can I have your phone number? vt. 关 ; 结束 ; 使靠近

adv. 紧密地
n. 结束
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cause /kɔz/
People open and close doors.
n. 原因 ; 动机 ; 理由 ; 事业 Close the door.
vt. 成为…的原因 ; 导致 ; 引起 ; 使遭受 The bank closes at 6:00.
例句:
grandchildren.
One cause of smog is automobile
exhaust.
Heavy rain like this can cause cloud /klaʊd/
flooding and mudslides.
child /tʃaɪld/
n. 云 ; 云状物 ; 一团 ; 阴影
vi. 布满云 ; 显得阴沉 ; 看起来忧愁）
vt. 使难以理解 ; 使…朦胧不清 ; 使减少乐趣 ; 混淆
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n. 小孩，孩子 ; 幼稚的人 ; 产物 ; 弟子
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When the sky is overcast, we can't see Together, their salaries are enough to
the sun because of the clouds. live.
We'll find out soon enough!
compromise /ˈkɑmprəmaɪz/ get enough sleep.
But they don't have enough money for a
n. 妥协 ; （名誉等的）损害 ; 妥协（或折中）方案 ;
car.
折中物
vi. 折中解决 ; 妥协，退让
vt. 违背（原则） ; 连累 ; （尤指因行为不很明智）
使陷入危险
fiction /ˈfɪkʃən/
例句:
Let's compromise.
I'll compromise and meet you halfway.
course /kɔrs/
n. 课程 ; 航线 ; 行动方向 ; 一道菜
n. 小说，虚构的文学作品 ; 虚构的或想像出的事，
vt. 快速地流动 ; 奔流 ; 跑过 ; 追逐
并非完全真实的事 ; 编造，虚构
vi. 沿…（方向）前进 ; 指引航线 ; 快跑 ; 迅速移动
例句:
例句:
Many online university courses give a
list of research papers to read.
Shakespeare.
We read fiction to enjoy stories of
decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/
imagination and adventure.
n. 决定 ; 果断 ; 决议 ; （法院的）判决
vt. [口语][拳击]靠判定击败（对手） flooding /flʌdɪŋ/
例句:
It's going to be a big decision.

Good leaders make good decisions and
get things done.
enough /ɪˈnʌf/
adv. 足够地，充足地 ; 十分地 n. 泛滥 ; [化]溢流 ; [医]血崩 ; 产后出血

adj. 充足的 ; 足够的 v. 淹没(flood的现在分词) ; 充满 ; 溢出
n. 充分，足够 ; 满足例句:
int. 够了
Heavy rain like this can cause flooding
例句: and mudslides.
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umbrella.
go fifty-fifty /ɡo ˌfɪftiˈfɪfti/

a tooth.
平分 ; 对开 It's hard to believe they still don't
know what happened.
例句:
A cracked tooth can be caused by
Let's go 50-50. biting down on something hard.
guitar /ɡɪˈtɑr/
n. 吉他 ; 六弦琴
vi. 弹吉他 have children
例句: 例句:
This musician is playing a guitar. In fact, they may decide not to have
children.
They don't plan to have children right
halfway /ˌhæfˈweɪ/ away.
adv. 在中途 ; 到一半 ; 在中间 ; 大致上
例句: imagination /ɪˌmædʒəˈneʃən/

I'll compromise and meet you halfway. n. 想像，想像力 ; 空想，妄想 ; 想像出来的事物
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happiness /ˈhæpɪnɪs/ You have no imagination.

You have a great imagination.
n. 幸福 ; 高兴 ; 恰当 ; 合适
例句:
She wants them to like him and see her install /ɪnˈstɔl/
happiness. vt. 安装 ; 安顿，安置 ; 任命 ; 使…正式就职
例句:
hard /hɑrd/ Instruction manuals show us how to put

adj. 困难的 ; 硬的 ; 有力的 ; 努力的
He had helped Sylvia install something
adv. 努力地 ; 猛力地 ; 严重地 ; 沉重地
on her computer last week.
例句:
Seiko works very hard, but she likes instruction /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

her job. n. 授课 ; 教诲 ; 传授的或获得的知识，课程 ; [计算
He studies hard and exercises every 机科学]指令
day.
例句:
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When we buy something, we often need to and shapes.

read an instruction manual. People read the news to learn about
what's happening in the world.
introduce /ˈdus/
vt. 提出 ; 介绍 ; 引进 ; 作为…的开头
marry /ˈmæri/
例句:
She is going to introduce him to her

parents.
In the novel, the term "a catch 22
situation" was introduced.
journal /ˈdʒɜrnl/ vt.& vi. （使）结婚 ; 娶 ; 嫁 ; 结合

vt. 为…主持婚礼
例句:
Christina's parents want her to marry

and have children.
mean /min/
n. 日报，日志，日记 ; 定期刊物，期刊，杂志 ; [会 v. 表示…的意思 ; 意思是 ; 打算 ; 产生…结果

计]分类账 adj. 吝啬的 ; 刻薄的 ; 破旧的 ; 残忍的
n. 平均数 ; 中间 ; 几何平均 ; 等比中数
例句:
例句:
We can learn about the latest
scientific research in journals and Too many cars on the road means heavy
academic papers. traffic.
He is surprised to hear that his What does that mean?
friend is keeping a journal. A cloudy sky means that it might rain.
people well or with kindness.
learn /lɜrn/ Mean people often enjoy making people
vt.& vi. 学习，学会 ; 习得 ; 得知 ; 记住
vt. 记住 ; 学习 ; 得知 ; 认识到
vi. 学习 ; 获知
meet sb halfway
例句:
例句:
In science class we learn about our
I'll compromise and meet you halfway.
world.
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mudslide /ˈmʌdˌslaɪd/ newspaper /ˈnuzpeɪpə(r)/
n. （沿缓坡而下的）徐缓黏滞泥流，泥流 ; 泥石流
例句:
Heavy rain like this can cause flooding

and mudslides.
musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/
n. 报纸，报 ; 旧报纸 ; 新闻纸
例句:

online.
non-fiction /nɒn 'fɪkʃn/
n. 音乐家 n. 非小说类文学作品
例句: 例句:
A musician, like this one, plays We read non-fiction to learn about

music. different subjects and real people.
This musician is playing a guitar.
novel /ˈnɑvl/
new /nu/
n. （长篇）小说 ; [法]新法，附律
adj. 新的，崭新的 ; 新鲜的，新到的 ; 现代的 ; 初次 adj. 新奇的 ; 异常的
（听到）的
例句:
adv. 新近，最近
例句:
I'll look for something new and make Shakespeare.
reservations.
meet new people. only child /ˈonli tʃaɪld/
Everything is young and new in spring,
独生子
right?
Ada has a new job. 例句:
Kathy bought a new tie for her Christina is their only child.
husband.
car, the engine started. outside /aʊtˈsaɪd, ˈaʊtˌsaɪd/
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vi. 贴糊墙纸 ; 发交通违章传票

adj. 纸制的 ; 似纸的 ; 有名无实的
例句:

scientific research in journals and
academic papers.
adv. 在外面 ; 向外面 ; 在户外 ; 露天

n. 外面 ; （弯曲路面或轨道的）外道 ; （靠近路中 pharmacist /ˈfɑrməsɪst/
央的）外侧 ; （建筑物等的）周围
adj. 外部的 ; 集团外的 ; （选择余地、可能性等）
非常小 ; 可能性最大的
prep. （表示位置）在[向]…的外面 ; （表示范围）
超出…的范围 ; （表示排斥）除了（某人）
例句:
There are many trees outside their

apartment building. n. 药剂师
The girl is standing outside the
例句:
circle.
Polluted air makes people sick and A pharmacist sells medicines.
afraid to go outside. Pharmacists, like this woman, work in
We need to drink water or other a pharmacy.
liquids when it's hot outside.
pharmacy /ˈfɑrməsi/
overcast /ˌoʊvərˈkæst/
adj. 天阴的，多云的
vt. 使沮丧 ; 包缝 ; 遮蔽
n. [气象学]阴，阴天 ; 遮盖物(尤指云、雾等 ; 郁
闷，忧愁，沮丧 ; [采矿]风桥
例句:
When the sky is overcast, we can't see

n. 药房 ; 配药学，药学 ; 制药业 ; 一批备用药品
the sun because of the clouds.
例句:
paper /ˈpeɪpər/
After leaving the doctor's office they
went to a pharmacy.
n. 纸 ; 文件 ; 论文 ; 文章 Pharmacists, like this woman, work in
vt.& vi. 贴纸 a pharmacy.
vt. 包装，用纸覆盖 ; 贴壁纸 ; 提供纸张 ; [俚语] 提
供免费入场券
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plan /plæn/ rain /ren/
n. 计划 ; 打算 ; 平面图 ; 示意图
vt.& vi. 计划，打算，设计
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Together they will work on a business

plan.
If everything goes well, they plan to
get married in six months.
n. 雨 ; （热带地区的）雨季，雨天 ; 雨点般降落的
After they get married, Christina
东西 ; <俚>电子流
plans to quit her job.
vt.& vi. （雨）降下，（使）降落 ; 大量地给，
（使）大量落下
play /pleɪ/ 例句:
n. 比赛 ; 游戏 ; 戏剧 ; 赌博 It is raining, so take an umbrella.

vt.& vi. 玩 ; 演奏 ; 演出 ; 参加比赛 Heavy rain like this can cause
vt. 扮演 ; 担任，充当…的角色 ; 演出 ; 装扮 flooding and mudslides.
例句:
real /ˈriəl, ril/
adj. 真的 ; 真实的，现实的 ; 事实上的 ; 真诚的
adv. 真正，实在 ; 确实地
n. 实在，现实 ; 实数
calls and play games. 例句:
We read non-fiction to learn about
different subjects and real people.
Shakespeare.
I had a terrible dream, a real
nightmare!
Angela can't play the violin.
I don't trust him because he is so
good at disguising his real plans.
quit /kwɪt/
I'm not sure if his plan is real or a
disguise for something else.
vt. 离开 ; 放弃，抛弃 ; 停止，中断 ; 偿清
vi. 停止 ; 放弃斗争 ; 辞职
adj. 自由的 ; 摆脱了责任或义务的 research /rɪˈsɜrtʃ/
例句: n. 研究，追究 ; 探讨，探测 ; 调查 ; 探索

vi. 做研究 ; 探究 ; （从市场调研中）得出所预测的
After they get married, Christina plans
结果
to quit her job.
vt. 从事…的研究，为…而做研究
Christina quit her job and started her
own business. 例句:
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We can learn about the latest so that /soʊ ðæt/

以便 ; 结果，以致 ; 俾
academic papers.
例句:
reservation /ˌrezərˈveɪʃn/
She's taking time off so that she can
visit her parents.
n. 保留 ; 预订，预约 ; 保留地，专用地
例句:
someplace /ˈsʌmˌples/
adv. 在某处 ; 到某处
reservations.
n. 某处
I'll make reservations for 8:00.
例句:
scientific /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
This time we'll go someplace new.
adj. 科学的 ; 有系统的 ; 应用科学的 ; 精通学理的，

有学问的 start /stɑrt/
例句: n. 开始 ; 动身 ; 开动 ; 起点
vt.& vi. 出发，启程
vt. 起动 ; 提出（问题） ; 开办 ; 使开始
vi. 起始 ; 突然出现 ; 突然跳起 ; 突然涌出
academic papers.
例句:

set up /sɛt ʌp/
She goes to her room and starts doing
建立 ; 准备 ; 安排 ; 引起 her homework.
例句:
If she can't be here, we can set up a He's thinking about starting
conference call. restaurants in both countries.
She wants to set up her own business. He's also thinking about starting his
These communities were claiming own business.
take time off /tek taɪm ɔf/

simple /ˈsɪmpəl/
<美>抽出一部分时间 ; 偷空
adj. 简单的 ; 单纯的 ; 易受骗的 ; 天真的
例句:
n. 笨蛋 ; 愚蠢的行为 ; 出身低微者
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visit her parents.
I just want things to be simple. I took time off from work to be at
home today.
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together /təˈɡɛðɚ/ vt.& vi. 访问 ; 探望 ; 参观 ; 游览

vi. 作客
adv. 同时 ; 在一起 ; 一致地 ; 不间断地
n. 访问，参观 ; 逗留
adj. 稳定可靠的 ; 做事有效率的
vt. 拜访，参观
例句:
例句:
Together, their salaries are enough to
live.
visit her parents.
In China they visited the Great Wall
together?
near Beijing.
Instruction manuals show us how to put
Privileges included working, visits
from family members, and access to the
prison library.
trip /trɪp/
n. 旅游，出行 ; 摔倒，绊倒 ; 绊（使某人跌倒的动 work /wɜrk/

作） ; 错误，过失
vi. 绊倒，绊 ; 旅行 ; 轻快地走，跳
vt. 使犯错误 ; 松开（离合器等）以开动
例句:
例句:
Christina isn't going on the trip by
herself.
unpleasant /ʌnˈplɛzənt/
adj. 使人不愉快的 ; 不合意的 ; 讨厌的 ; 不客气的 When she finishes work, she's always
tired.
例句:
I don't like unpleasant surprises. This woman really enjoys reading,
used to /juzd tu/
n. 过去一向，过去时常，过去曾（而现在不再）做 He usually works 5 or 6 days a week.
（用于过去持续或经常发生的事）曾经 She is working at her desk in an
office.
例句:
Life isn't the same now as it used to

be. yet /jɛt/
adv. 但是 ; 还 ; 已经 ; 又，再
visit /ˈvɪzɪt/
conj. 然而，但是
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They don't know whether they will have Birds don't carry maps or compasses,
children yet. yet they know where to go.
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n. 原子 ; 原子能 ; 微粒，微量
Part 1
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above /əˈbʌv/
Matter is made of atoms and molecules.
prep. （表示程度）超过 ; （表示等级）在…之上 ;

（表示位置）在…正上方 ; （表示比较）优于 attend /əˈtɛnd/
adv. 在上面 ; 以上 ; 上述
vi. 出席 ; 致力于，献身于 ; 侍候，照顾 ; 关注
n. 上述
vt. 出席，参加 ; [常用被动语态]（作为结果、情
adj. 上述的
况）伴随 ; 照顾 ; 陪伴
例句:
例句:
He attends a cooking class once a
our mouth.
week.
Ice begins to melt when its
temperature rises to above 0 degrees
Celsius.
average /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
adj. 平常的 ; 平均的 ; 典型的 ; （价值、比率等的）

according to /əˈkɔrdɪŋ tə/ 平均数的
n. 平均水平 ; （速度等的）平均率 ; 平均估价
na. 根据，按照 ; 据…所说 ; 如 ; 比照
vt. [数学] 计算…的平均值 ; 调和，拉平 ; 分摊 ; 按
例句: 比例（或平均）分配（利润等）
vi. 平均：作为或达到一个中间值 ; 维持（有利的）
According to scientists, there are over
平均价格
65 elements inside the sun.
例句:
Eleven students scored higher than

all kinds of average.
各种各类的 ; 百 ; 五花八门 ; 各式各样 She works an average of 8 hours a day,
which is 1/3 of her day.
例句:
Martin averages 9 hours a day at work,
He likes all kinds of games, including compared to Emma's 8.
this video game on his computer. However, the average living conditions
in Japan are much higher than in
India.
atom /ˈætəm/ The average score was 86.3.
Eleven students had below average
scores.
back /bæk/
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n. 背，背部 ; 背面，反面 ; 后面，后部 ; （椅子等 adj. 某一 ; 必然的 ; 已确定的

的）靠背 pron. [动词用复数]某些
例句:
vi. 后退 ; 倒退
adj. 背部的 ; 后面的 ; 以前的 ; 拖欠的 At a certain temperature, the liquid
adv. 以前 ; 向后地 begins to change into a gas.
They may meet with some of the owners
例句:
too, but it isn't certain yet.
I'll be right back.
I'll ask my mom and call you back. change /tʃendʒ/
vt. 改变，变更 ; 交换，替换 ; 兑换 ; 换衣服（床
单）
10:45.
When you have a sore throat, the back 例句:
of your throat is often red and As a result, he had to change the dates
infected. for his stay in China.
This underlines the importance of As you travel around the Earth, the
getting reliable information, backed time changes.
by strong evidence. In nature, even small changes can
boot /but/ At a certain temperature, a solid
begins to change into a liquid.
chase /tʃes/
vt. 追捕 ; 追求 ; 追寻 ; 镂刻
n. 长靴，皮靴 ; 防护罩 ; [多用于英国]行李箱 ; [俚 n. 追捕 ; 打猎 ; 猎物（指鸟兽等） ; 槽
语]解雇，激动 vi. 追逐，追赶 ; 追寻 ; 追求（常与after连用） ; [口
vt. 穿（靴） ; 踢 ; [俚语]解雇 ; [计算机科学]引导语] 奔跑
vi. 帮助或益处例句:
例句: Something is chasing her, so she is
He is wearing hiking boots and is screaming for help.
computer /kəmˈpjutɚ/
certain /ˈsɜrtn/
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cry /kraɪ/
vt.& vi. 哭 ; 喊，叫

vt. 哭着说 ; 叫卖 ; 大声报道
n. 哭 ; 叫喊 ; 要求 ; 大喊
vi. 鸣 ; 啼叫 ; 嗥叫 ; 吠
例句:
She's crying because she's sad.

n. （电子）计算机，电脑
例句:
He likes all kinds of games, including

cut /kʌt/
this video game on his computer. vt.& vi. 将（某物）切开（或分割）

vi. 电影 ; （为决定谁先出牌等）切牌 ; 可被切割 ;
continue /kənˈtɪnju/ 可用于切割
vi. 持续 ; 逗留 ; 维持原状
vt. 延期 ; 使延伸 ; 使持续 ; 继续说例句:
例句: If someone is cut, they will bleed.

He cut his finger with a knife, so now
If we continue to heat a liquid, the
it's bleeding.
molecules move even faster.
I think the company introduction can
be cut in half.
cool /kul/ He wants me to cut down on my

expenses.
adj. 冷静的 ; 凉爽的 ; 一流的 ; 孤傲冷漠的 This boy has a cut on his finger.
vt.& vi. （使）变凉 ; （使）冷静，使冷却 ; 变凉， Some people become furious when they
冷却 ; 平息 are driving and another driver cuts in
front of them.
例句:
If the Earth's tilt were smaller,

summers would be cooler.
disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
Autumn is the season when the weather adj. 失望的 ; 沮丧的，失意的

begins to cool. v. 使（人）失望( disappoint的过去式和过去分词) ;
When we cool a substance, the 使破灭，使落空
molecules move more slowly. 例句:
Lisa was disappointed with her test
cool or cold.
results.
element /ˈɛləmənt/
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n. [化]元素 ; 要素 ; 原理 ; [电]电阻丝
This woman enjoys gardening.
例句:

65 elements inside the sun.
get /ɡɛt/
vt. 得到 ; 抓住 ; 说服 ; 受到（惩罚等）
energy /ˈenərdʒi/ vi. 成为 ; 开始 ; 设法对付 ; 获得利益或财富
n. [物]能量 ; 活力 ; 精力 ; 精神
例句:
例句:
Natural resources, such as coal and
day.
oil, give us energy.
The energy of falling water is used to
produce electricity.
Last night she didn't get enough
sleep, so today she has no energy.
Did anyone get a perfect score?
His eyes were full of energy and
excitement.
done.
fixed /fɪkst/
done.
adj. 固定的，不变的 ; 不易挥发的 ; 处境…的，常

作复合词 ; （比赛等）通过作弊预先安排好结果的 heat /hit/
v. 固定( fix的过去式和过去分词)
n. 热，热度，高温 ; 热烈，激烈 ; （身体的）发
例句: 烧，发热 ; 发情
Their positions are almost fixed. vt.&vi. 使温暖，使热 ; 激发…的感情，使兴奋
To be fixed means that their positions 例句:

don't change.
If we heat the molecules, they move
faster and away from each other.
gardening / ˈɡɑrdnɪŋ/
These gases trap heat from the sun, so
the Earth is getting warmer.
A burn is an injury to the skin caused
by fire or heat.
high /haɪ/
adj. 高的 ; 高尚的，崇高的 ; 高音调的 ; 高级的，高

等的
n. 园艺 adv. （程度等）高地 ; 高价地 ; 奢侈地
n. 高处，高位 ; [气象学]高气压 ; 高压地带 ; 高水平
例句:
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例句: vt. 喜欢 ; （与 would 或 should 连用表示客气）想 ;

想要 ; 喜欢做
Some mountains are very high.
prep. （表示属性）像 ; （表示方式）如同 ; （询问
Inside a star, such as our Sun, the
temperature is very high.
adj. 相似的 ; 相同的
n. 相类似的人[事物] ; 喜好 ; 爱好 ; （尤指被视为没
hiking 有某人或某物那么好的）种类，类型
adv. （非正式口语，代替 as）和…一样 ; 如 ; （非
正式口语，思考说下句话、解释或举例时用）大概 ;
可能
例句:

juice.
When he's really angry he often shouts
n. 徒步旅行 like this.
v. 徒步旅行( hike的现在分词 ) ; <口>提高（价格 Lisa likes languages and books.
等）
例句:

matter /ˈmætɚ/
n. 事件 ; （讨论、考虑等的）问题 ; 重要性 ; 物质
vi. 要紧，重要 ; 化脓 ; 有重大影响 ; 有重要性
hydrogen /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/
例句:
n. <化>氢 Matter is made of atoms and molecules.
例句: Matter can be in one of three states:
A water molecule has 2 hydrogen atoms
She wants to discuss several matters.
and one oxygen atom.
There are several matters I'd like to
discuss with you.
gas.
introduction /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
melt /mɛlt/
n. 介绍 ; 引言，导言 ; 采用，引进 ; 新采用的东西
例句:
I think the company introduction can be

cut in half.
like /laɪk/
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vi. 熔化，溶解 ; 逐渐融合 ; 逐渐消失 ; 感动，软 adv. 结束 ; 再 ; （倒）下 ; 从一边至另一边

化，感情上变得温和 adj. 过去的 ; 外面的 ; 在上的 ; 上级的
vt. 熔化，溶解 ; 使混合在一起 ; 逐渐消散 ; 使变得 n. 额外 ; 剩余 ; 剩余（或多余）的量 ; 剩余物
温和或温柔 int. [电信学]报文完，请回复！
vt. 走过，跳过 ; [美国方言]从…恢复过来
例句:
例句:
The solid begins to melt, like ice
cream on a hot day. There's a dressing room over there.
According to scientists, there are
over 65 elements inside the sun.
mistake /mɪˈstek/ Over 90 percent of the Sun is hydrogen
gas.
n. 错误，过失，误解 ; 差错，口误，笔误 ; 失策，
失误
vt.& vi. 弄错，误解
vt. 认不出 ; 误会 ; 看错
oxygen /ˈɑksɪdʒən/
vi. 弄错 ; 误解
例句:
I made one really stupid mistake.

I got on the wrong subway by mistake.
molecule /ˈmɑlɪkjul/
n. [化]氧，氧气
例句:
A water molecule has 2 hydrogen atoms

and one oxygen atom.
pack /pæk/
n. 分子 ; 微小颗粒 n. 一群 ; 包裹 ; （纸牌的）一副 ; 一组
vt.& vi. （把…）打包 ; 塞进 ; 拥进 ; （使）聚集成
例句:
团
A water molecule has 2 hydrogen atoms vt. 挑选 ; 压紧 ; 携带 ; 拧紧
and one oxygen atom. vi. 包装 ; 紧挤在一起 ; 便于折叠收藏的 ; 匆忙离去
If we continue to heat a liquid, the （有时与 off 连用）
molecules move even faster.
例句:

over /ˈoʊvə(r)/ carrying a pack on his back.
prep. （表示方向）越过 ; （部份或全部覆盖）在…

上面 ; 由于 ; （表示论及）关于
percent /pɚˈsɛnt/
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n. 百分比，百分数 ; 百分之一 them to do it.

adj. 百分之…的，每一百中有…的 ; 百分之…支付 We can only offer him a temporary
利息的 position in the company.
adv. 以百分之…地，每一百中有…地 I don't think we should hire her,
certainly not for a sales position.
例句:

gas. presentation /ˌprizenˈteɪʃn/
perfect /ˈpɜrfɪkt/
adj. 完美的 ; 正确的 ; 优秀的 ; 极好的

n. [语]完成时
例句:

Did anyone get a perfect score? n. 提交 ; 演出 ; 陈述，报告 ; 颁奖仪式
例句:
point /pɔɪnt/ Did you read through my presentation?

The woman is giving a presentation.
What is the key to making a good
presentation?
vi. 表明 ; 指向
例句:

result /rɪˈzʌlt/
distance from its center. n. 结果 ; （尤指足球比赛的）胜利 ; [体]比分 ; 成功
Her score was 4 points higher than the 实现的事
average score. vi. 发生，产生 ; 归结为，导致 ; 后果，终结 ; 由…
Her point is that he didn't keep his 而造成[产生]
promise.
例句:
We can't agree to your proposal unless
you clarify a few points. Here are some of the test results.
results.
position /pəˈzɪʃən/ Cost effective means that the results
are good without paying a high price.
n. 位置，方位 ; 地位，职位 ; 态度 ; 状态
Accidents with fire can be very
vt. 安置 ; 把…放在适当位置 ; 给…定位 ; 驻扎军队
serious and can result in very painful
例句: injuries.
Their positions are almost fixed.

To order people to do something means
to use your power or position to get
scared /skerd/
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adj. 恐惧的 ; 惊恐的 ; 担心的

v. 使害怕（scare的过去分词）
例句:
She is screaming because she is really

scared.
scientist /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ vt. 尖声喊叫，拼命叫喊 ; 喊叫着说出 ; 尖叫得使

变…
vi. 尖叫 ; 发出尖锐刺耳的声音
n. 尖叫声，惊叫声 ; 拼命的叫喊声 ; 极其滑稽可笑
的人
例句:
Something is chasing her, so she is

screaming for help.
n. 科学家 ; 科学工作者 In my dream I was screaming, but there
was no sound.
例句:

65 elements inside the sun. shout /ʃaʊt/
vt.& vi. 呼喊，叫喊 ; 高声说或发出喊叫声
score /skɔr, skor/

n. 大叫 ; 大叫着说 ; 呐喊
例句:
n. 得分 ; 分数 ; 总谱 ; 20个
v. 得分 ; 记分 ; 评分 ; 获得胜利 When he's really angry he often shouts
like this.
例句:
He's shouting because he is angry.
average.
In basketball, players score points by so /soʊ/
shooting a basketball through a hoop.
conj. （表示因果关系）因此 ; （表示目的）为了 ;
（引出下文） ; （认为某事无关紧要，尤用于反驳
scores.
他人的指责时）（口语）
pron. 如此 ; 这样 ; 大约 ; 左右
scream /skrim/
int. [表示同意、赞成等] 好啦，就这样吧！停下！
（停住）别动！ ; [表示惊讶、冷淡等] 哦 ; 真的吗
adj. 真的 ; 事实如此的 ; 如此的 ; 整齐的
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I can speak Chinese fairly well, and so n. 国家 ; 州 ; 状况，情况 ; 资格

can my sister. vt. 规定 ; 陈述，声明
Her temperature was 39 degrees, so she adj. 国家的 ; 国务的，公务的 ; 正式的
had a fever!
例句:
It's Saturday, so I'm just staying
home.
Why are you so late?
Water and ice are the same substance,
but they are in different states.
solid /ˈsɑlɪd/
steel /stil/
adj. 固体的 ; 实心的 ; 结实的，可靠的 ; 可信赖的

n. 固体 ; 立体图形 ; 立方体
n. 钢，钢铁 ; 钢制品 ; 兵器 ; 钢铁工业
例句:
vt. 包上或镀上钢 ; 使坚定
Ice is the solid state of water. adj. 钢制的 ; 钢铁业的 ; 坚强的 ; [色彩]青灰色的
例句:
Steel often melts at around 1370
degrees Celsius.
space / spes/
n. 空间，太空 ; 空白，间隔 ; 空隙 ; 片刻 stupid /ˈstupɪd/

vt. 把…分隔开，留间隔于…之间
vi. 以一定间隔排列 adj. 愚蠢的 ; 迟钝的 ; 乏味的 ; 晕眩的，昏迷不醒的
n. <口>傻子，笨蛋
例句:
例句:
When we heat a substance, the molecules
I made one really stupid mistake.
try to take up more space.
I'm not as stupid as I look, my
At the edge of the atmosphere is
friend.
space.
There is no air at all in space.
substance /ˈsʌbstəns/
state /stet/ n. 物质，材料 ; 实质，内容 ; [神]灵 ; （织品的）质
地
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Substances like sugar have many atoms det. 那个，那

in their molecules. pron. 那个，那
When we cool a substance to its conj. 多么 ; 如此…以至 ; 用于某些动词、形容词和
freezing point, it becomes a solid. 名词后，引出各种从句
adv. 不那么 ; 那样
例句:
such /sʌtʃ/
Do you know that man over there?
adj. 这样的 ; 如此的 ; 这么大的 ; 非常的 The video on our website is not that
pron. 这样的事物[人] good.
例句:
I left it in the office because I was

in such a hurry to get here.
through /θru/
Why are you in such a hurry? prep. 通过，穿过 ; 经由 ; 透过 ; 凭借

adv. 从头到尾 ; 彻底 ; 自始至终
suggestion /səɡˈdʒɛstʃən, 例句:
səˈdʒɛs-/
n. 建议，意见，暗示 ; 联想，启发 ; 微量 Did you read through my presentation?
例句: I hope I can get through the day.
Do you have any suggestions?
through Friday.
sure /ʃʊr/
trail /trel/
adj. 确信的，确实的 ; 有把握的 ; 无疑的 ; 一定的
vt. 跟踪，追踪 ; 拖曳：让…拖或飘扬在后面 ; 拖沓
adv. 当然 ; 确实地 ; 无疑地
而行 ; 跟在…后面
例句: vi. （在比赛等中）输 ; （尤指跟在他人后面）疲惫
I'm sure you'll do a great job. 地走 ; （在比赛或其他竞赛中）落后 ; 蔓生

n. 足迹 ; 臭迹 ; 小径 ; 一缕
例句:
take up /tek ʌp/
This man is hiking up a mountain
开始从事 ; 接受（提议） ; 占用 trail.
例句:
When we heat a substance, the molecules website /'websaɪt/

n. [通信]网站
例句:
that /ðæt, ðət/
The video is on our website and it's
not that good anyway.
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You may also go to our website for

help.
wish /wɪʃ/
v. 希望 ; 想要 ; 祝愿
n. 愿望 ; 希望 ; 希望的事 ; 祝福
例句: n. 棒球 ; [体]棒球运动
I wish I were as smart as they are. 例句:

Part 2 side has 9 players.
attack /əˈtæk/
be afraid to /bi əˈfred tu/
vt.& vi. 攻击，进攻，抨击
n. 攻击 ; 抨击 ; （队员等的）进攻 ; （疾病）侵袭 v. 害怕
vt. 抨击 ; 非难 ; 侵袭 ; 损害例句:
例句: The dream was so scary that I was
A heart attack can happen very afraid to go back to sleep.
suddenly.
If someone has a heart attack, call
for an ambulance right away. boss /bɔs/
If an infection invades the body, the n. 老板，上司 ; 领袖，首领 ; [机]轴套，套筒
immune system attacks it. vt. 当…的首领 ; 管理，指挥
An invasion occurs when one country vi. 当首领 ; 发号施令
attacks another. adj. <俚>很好的，一流的
If a country wants to expand its
例句:
borders, it may attack its neighboring
countries. Hey, look! The boss is coming.
awful /ˈɔfəl/ boxer /ˈbɑksə(r)/
adj. 糟糕的 ; 可怕的 ; 非常的 ; 极坏的

adv. 非常，极
例句:
Hey! What's that awful smell?
baseball /ˈbesˌbɔl/
n. （尤指职业）拳击手 ; 拳师狗 ; 装箱者，装箱工
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例句: His friend has lots of business

experience.
In boxing, the two boxers stand in a
boxing ring and hit each other.
doing business in China.
boxing /ˈbɑksɪŋ/
catch on fire
n. 拳击 ; 装箱 ; 做箱（或盒）的材料 ; 箱形的罩
例句:
（或框）
v. 将…装入盒中(box的ing形式) If you catch on fire, fall to the
ground and roll.
例句:
In boxing, the two boxers stand in a

boxing ring and hit each other. certain /ˈsɜrtn/
adj. 某一 ; 必然的 ; 已确定的
break /brek/ pron. [动词用复数]某些
例句:
vt. （使）破 ; 打破（纪录） ; （常指好天气）突
变 ; 开始 At a certain temperature, the liquid
vi. （嗓音）突变 ; 突破 ; 破晓 ; （价格）突然下跌 begins to change into a gas.
n. 破裂 ; 中间休息 ; 间断 ; 短假 They may meet with some of the owners
例句: too, but it isn't certain yet.

until 9:00. certainly /ˈsɜrtnli/
bone. adv. 无疑 ; 当然 ; 确定 ; 肯定
If something bursts, it suddenly 例句:

breaks.
He will certainly need his friend's
help.
woman stereotype?
consulate /ˈkɑnsələt/
n. 商业，交易 ; 生意 ; 事务，业务 ; 职业，行业
例句:

business?
The owners believe that their business n. 领事馆 ; 领事职位 ; 领事任期
is successful.
例句:
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He'll have to go to the Chinese fall /fɔl/

Consulate in Toronto. v. 落下 ; 跌倒 ; 减少 ; 沦陷
court /kɔrt/ 例句:

ground.
it was dark.
bone.
ground and roll.
n. 法院，法庭 ; 院子，天井 ; 宫廷 ; 网球场 They are looking at Yosemite falls,
vt. 招致 ; 设法获得 ; 向…献殷勤 ; 追求 which is the highest waterfall in the
vi. 求爱，求婚 ; 寻求 park.
例句: If the value of an asset falls, the
investment will lose money.
In basketball, each side has 5 players,
and the game is played on a court.
fire /faɪr/
death /dɛθ/
n. 死亡 ; （某种）死法，死亡方式 ; 病危 ; 死神
例句:
Poisons are very dangerous and can

cause death.
n. 火，燃烧物 ; 火灾 ; 射击，发射 ; 热情
experience /ɪkˈspɪriəns/ vt.& vi. 开火，射击 ; 燃烧 ; 引爆炸药 ; 充满热情
n. 经验，体验 ; 经历，阅历 vt. <口>解雇 ; 射（箭） ; 激励 ; 射出（子弹）
vt. 亲身参与，亲身经历 ; 感受 ; 发现例句:
例句: Getting too close to a fire can be very
His friend has lots of business dangerous.
experience. He is afraid of being fired.
He wanted to experience other He's going to fire the HR manager for
countries and other cultures. disagreeing with him.
The journey to Shanghai took many

hours, but it was an unforgettable
experience.
football /ˈfʊtˌbɔl/
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n. 地面，土地 ; 基础 ; 范围 ; 阵地，战场
vi. 搁浅，停飞 ; 着陆
vt. 把…放在地上 ; 在…的基础树立上 ; 交给…基本
知识 ; 使…受初步训练
v. grind的过去式和过去分词
例句:
n. 足球〔美国通常指橄榄球〕 ; 足球运动 ; 屡屡引 ground and roll.

起争论（或分歧）的问题 ; 被踢来踢去的难题 In particular, there is a rule that
says he has to ground anyone who is
例句:
crazy.
Football is probably the world's most To ground them means to remove them
popular sport. from active duty so that they don't
fly.
goal /goʊl/
n. 目标，目的 ; 球门 ; 终点 ; 得分
heart /hɑrt/
n. 心，心脏 ; 感情 ; 要点 ; 胸部
例句:
vt. 鼓励 ; 激励
In football, each team tries to score a vi. 结心
goal by kicking the ball into a net.
例句:
An advertiser's goal is to convince
people to buy something. A heart attack can happen very
suddenly.
golf /gɑlf/ for an ambulance right away.
hit /hɪt/
n. 高尔夫球 ; 高尔夫球运动
vi. 打高尔夫球
例句:
vt.& vi. 打，打击 ; 碰撞
In golf, players try to hit the ball vt. 击（球） ; （在精神上）打击（某人） ; 猜中 ;
into a hole in the ground. 迎合
n. 打，打击 ; 碰撞 ; （演出等）成功 ; 批评，讽刺
vi. （风暴、疾病等）袭击 ; 抨击 ; （偶然）碰上 ;
ground /ɡraʊnd/ （突然）想到（与 on, upon 连用）
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例句:
Baseball players use a bat to try to

hit the ball and get on base.
individual /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/
He ran out into the traffic and a car adj. 个人的 ; 独特的 ; 个别的
hit him. n. 个人 ; 个体
He didn't see the car and it hit him. 例句:
Golf is an individual sport.
hole /hoʊl/ In a republic, individuals are elected

to represent the citizens.
information /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃn/
n. 信息，数据 ; 通知 ; 消息 ; 知识
例句:
He expects to get more information from

n. 洞，孔 ; 洞穴，穴 ; 缺陷 ; <口>绝境 them in the next day or two.
vt.& vi. （在…上）打洞或穿孔
vi. 凿洞 ; （高尔夫球等）进洞
例句:
kick /kɪk/
vt.& vi. 踢
The game is played on a golf course
n. （毒品或酒精的）效力 ; 精力 ; <非正>极度兴奋
with 18 holes.
vi. 踢蹬，踢（腿）
In golf, players try to hit the ball
vt. （因干了蠢事、失去良机等）对（自己）生气 ;
into a hole in the ground.
体育运动 ; 如足球和橄榄球踢球得分 ; 射门得分
例句:
hoop /hup/
In football, each team tries to score a
knock sb out
把某人打昏
例句:
Sometimes a boxer knocks the other one

n. 箍 ; 铁环 ; 呼呼声
out.
vt. 加箍于 ; 包围
vi. 唬唬地叫，发呼呼声
例句: lake /lek/

In basketball, players score points by
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Most passengers are very nice.

Football is probably the world's most
popular sport.
mount /maʊnt/
vt.& vi. 登上 ; 骑上
n. 湖 ; 深红色颜料 ; 胭脂红 ; [化]色淀 vi. 增加 ; 上升
vt.&vi. 血球溶解 ; 使（血液）发生血球溶解 vt. 安装，架置 ; 镶嵌，嵌入 ; 准备上演 ; 成立（军
队等）
例句:
n. 山峰 ; 攀，登 ; 运载工具 ; 底座
His friend lives near a beautiful lake
例句:
about 3 hours from Tokyo.
The restaurant is located on a hill One of his best friends lives near
above the lake. Mount Fuji.
locate /ˈloʊkeɪt/ net /nɛt/
vt. 位于 ; 说出来源 ; 查找…的地点 ; 确定…的位置 n. 网 ; 网状织物 ; 球网 ; 网罩

vi. 定位 ; 定居 vt. 用网捕 ; 捕获 ; 净赚 ; 踢入球门
adj. 净的 ; 净得的 ; 最后的
例句:
例句:
The restaurant is located on a hill
above the lake. In football, each team tries to score a
look like /lʊk laɪk/

nightmare /ˈnaɪtmer/
看起来与（某人或某物）相像[相似] ; 很可能出现
[引起]（某事、做某事） ; 伣 ; 似 n. 噩梦 ; <口>可怕的事情，无法摆脱的恐惧 ; 泛滥
成灾 ; 紧张
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adj. 可怕的，噩梦似的
Hey, look! The boss is coming. Look
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like you're working hard!
nightmare!
most /moʊst/
adv. 最，最多（大） ; much的最高级 ; 非常，很 ; old /oʊld/

几乎
adj. many的最高级 ; 最多的，最大的 ; 大概的 ; 大 adj. 老的 ; 古老的 ; 以前的 ; （用于指称被替代的东
多数的，大部分的西）原来的
n. 最大限度 ; 大部分 ; 大多数人 n. 古时
例句: 例句:
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His old passport is expiring next A plumber is coming and he should be
week. here soon.
This young couple enjoys watching old I wouldn't want to be a plumber.
I'm 12 years old.
How old are you Dan? poison /ˈpɔɪzən/
painful /ˈpenfəl/
adj. 痛苦的 ; （肉体）疼的 ; 费力的，（工作）困

难的 ; 讨厌的，使人厌烦的
例句:
A broken bone can be very painful.

n. 毒药 ; 酒 ; 极糟的食物 ; 极有害的思想（或心情
Headaches can be very painful and can
等）
last for a long time.
vt. 毒死 ; 污染 ; 放毒于 ; 对…有不良影响
If understanding is painful, I'd
adj. 有毒的
rather not understand.
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pleasure /ˈplɛʒɚ/
cause death.
n. 愉快 ; 娱乐 ; 令人高兴的事 Pollution poisons the air and water
vt. 使高兴 ; 使满意 that we depend on.
vi. 觉得高兴，享受 ; 寻欢作乐 Polluted water poisons our food
supply.
例句:
The other reason for the trip is for

pleasure. poisonous /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
plumber /ˈplʌmɚ/
adj. 有毒的 ; 有害的 ; 恶意的 ; <口>讨厌的
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n. 管子工，水暖工 ; <美><口>（防止泄密的）堵漏 Some snakes and spiders are poisonous,

人员 so be careful.
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probably /ˈprɑbəbli/ Can you remember anything else?
adv. 大概 ; 或许 ; 很可能 ; 备不住
例句: ring /rɪŋ/
Football is probably the world's most

popular sport.
real /ˈriəl, ril/

n. 实在，现实 ; 实数 n. 戒指，指环 ; 铃声，钟声 ; 环形物 ; 拳击场
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We read non-fiction to learn about
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different subjects and real people.
I had a terrible dream, a real In boxing, the two boxers stand in a
nightmare! boxing ring and hit each other.
I don't trust him because he is so I'm calling you now, and it's ringing.
good at disguising his real plans. She wants me to buy her an expensive
I'm not sure if his plan is real or a diamond ring to prove that I love her.
roll /roʊl/
reason /ˈrizən/
vt. 辗 ; 使（眼球等）左右转动 ; （使）原地转圈 ;
n. 理由 ; 原因 ; 理性 ; 理智滚动
vt.& vi. 推理，思考 ; 争辩 ; 辩论 ; 向…解释 vi. 左右摇晃 ; 翻滚 ; 开始移动，启动
n. 名册 ; 滚翻
例句:
例句:
There are a couple of reasons for the
trip. If you catch on fire, fall to the
Their decisions are based on emotion, ground and roll.
not reason.
score /skɔr, skor/

remember /rɪˈmɛmbɚ/
n. 得分 ; 分数 ; 总谱 ; 20个
vt.& vi. 记得 ; 牢记 v. 得分 ; 记分 ; 评分 ; 获得胜利
vt. 记着 ; 纪念 ; 回想起 ; 送钱[礼物]给… 例句:
例句: Eleven students scored higher than
Remember to pay back the money you average.
owe. In basketball, players score points by
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shooting a basketball through a hoop. should /ʃʊd/

应该 ; 将会 ; 可能 ; 本应
scores. 例句:
If you plan to stay at a hotel, you
seat /sit/
should make a reservation.
By the time we get back, the smell
n. 席位，座位 ; 所在地 ; 场所 ; 臀部 should be gone.
vt. 使就座 ; 使就职 ; 使获得座位（或席位） ; 可容 A plumber is coming and he should be
纳若干座位 here soon.
例句:
There are plenty of seats on the side /saɪd/

plane.
sharp /ʃɑrp/
adj. 敏锐的 ; 锋利的 ; 狡猾的，聪明的 ; 尖锐的

adv. 猛烈地 ; 尖锐地 ; 尖利地 ; 偏高地
n. 升半音 ; 尖头 ; 骗子 ; 内行，专家
vt. [音乐]把（音调）升高（半音）
vi. [音乐]升音演奏（或演唱） n. 面，边 ; 方面 ; 侧面 ; 旁边
例句:
vi. 支持，同意 ; 偏袒 ; 附和 ; 站在…一边
A knife or sharp object can cut someone
例句:
and cause bleeding.
An earache is a sharp, dull or burning Their building is on the west side of
pain in the ear. the street.
street.
shoot /ʃut/ A triangle has three sides.
vi. 拍摄 ; 射击 ; 发芽
equal sides.
vt. （用枪等）打猎 ; 拍摄 ; 给…注射 ; 射门，投篮
n. 幼苗，嫩芽 ; 发射 ; 摄影 ; 狩猎
side has 9 players.
int. 感叹词（用于表示惊奇，并不强烈的愤怒或失
望）
例句: smell /smɛl/

In basketball, players score points by n. 嗅觉 ; 气味 ; 臭味 ; 发出臭气的人[东西]
shooting a basketball through a hoop. vt.& vi.& link-v. 嗅，闻 ; 闻出，发觉，查出 ; 发出…
In 2012 she was shot in the head and 的气味
nearly killed.
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Some snakes and spiders are poisonous,
I hate to be around bad smells.
so be careful.
By the time we get back, the smell
should be gone.
suddenly /ˈsʌdnlɪ/
snake /snek/ adv. 意外地，忽然地 ; 奄 ; 勃 ; 霍然
例句:
A heart attack can happen very

suddenly.
terrible /ˈtɛrəbəl/
adj. 可怕的 ; 危害极大的 ; <非正>很糟的 ; 劣质的

n. 蛇 ; 奸险的人 ; 卑劣的人 ; 蛇形浮动汇率制 adv. 口〉非常，很，极
vt. 沿…曲折前进（或延伸） ; <美>/<口>拖，拉 n. 可怕的人
（木材等）
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vi. 曲折前进（或延伸） ; 蛇行，悄悄地爬行
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accident.
Some snakes and spiders are poisonous, I had a terrible dream, a real
so be careful. nightmare!
I went there two weeks ago and the
so…that
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The dream was so scary that I was

the Great Wall
afraid to go back to sleep.
spider /ˈspaɪdɚ/
例句:
If he has time, he may go to the Great

Wall of China.
n. 蜘蛛 ; 星形轮，十字叉 ; 带柄三脚平底锅 ; 三脚 near Beijing.
架
例句:
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this /ðɪs/
pron. 这，这个 ; 这事，这人 ; 这时 ; 下面所说的事

adj. 这，这个 ; 刚过去的，即将到来的 ; 今…，
本…
adv. 这样地 ; 就是这样 ; 这么地
例句:
I really like this weather.

n. 签证
The boy is on this side of the table.
vt. 签发签证
This year, their team isn't doing
well. 例句:
This morning she took the subway to He can't get the visa until he gets his
school. new passport.
while /hwaɪl, waɪl/

toilet /'tɔɪlət/
conj. 在…期间 ; 与…同时 ; 虽然 ; 而
n. 洗手间 ; 坐便器 ; 梳洗 n. （一段）时间
例句: vt. 消磨，打发（时间） ; （愉快而懒散地）度过
（时间）（常与 away 连用）
The toilet is broken in the men's
bathroom. 例句:
He went to the toilet, but that didn't While in Beijing, they plan to visit
help. several Italian restaurants.
To take a break from work means to
stop working for a while.
view /vju/ It isn't fair that she has to work
n. 看法 ; 风景 ; 视域 ; [建筑学]视图 while he does nothing.

vt. 看 ; 看待
例句:
will /wɪl/
The view from the train was wonderful.
n. 愿意 ; 意志（力） ; [法]遗嘱
The restaurant has a wonderful view,
vt. 决心要 ; 将（财产等）遗赠某人 ; 用意志力驱使
and the food is wonderful.
（某事发生）
From his point of view, the
vi. 愿意，希望，想要
probability is either 100% or 0% . aux. 将，将会 ; 会，要
例句:
visa /'vizə/ If someone is cut, they will bleed.
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application /ˌæplɪˈkeʃən/ As soon as she gets bored, she'll find
n. 适用，应用，运用 ; 申请，请求，申请表格 ; 勤 someone else.

勉，用功 ; 敷用，敷用药
例句:
burn /bɜrn/
He filled out an application form and
stood in a long line.
apply /əˈplaɪ/
vt. 应用，运用 ; 申请 ; 涂 ; 敷（药）

vi. 申请，请求，适用 ; 适用，适合 ; 专心致志
例句: vt.& vi.& link-v. （使）燃烧
In order to apply for a visa, he needed vt.& vi. 使用某物为燃料 ; 烧毁 ; 烧坏 ; 烧伤

n. 烧伤，烧痕
his new passport.
After applying for a new passport, it 例句:
took two weeks to get it.
Firefighters often rescue people from
burning buildings.
bend /bɛnd/
When we burn fossil fuels, waste
gases, such as CO2 are produced.
vt. （使）弯曲，屈身 ; 拉弯 ; 使成形，强行 ; 集中 A burn is an injury to the skin caused
全力于 by fire or heat.
vi. 偏向 ; 使变曲，成角度 ; 弯身，弯腰 ; 专心
n. 弯曲（处） ; （尤指道路或河流的）拐弯 ; 弯道 ;
（潜水员过快浮出水面造成的）减压病 choice /tʃɔɪs/
例句: n. 选择 ; 选择权 ; 精选品 ; 入选者
This tree is bending over because of adj. 上等的，精选的
the strong wind. 例句:
The angle at which a color bends in a
There are only two choices, an apple or
prism depends on its wavelength.
an orange.
Colors with shorter wavelengths bend
What choice do I have?
more than colors with longer
wavelengths.
clear /klɪr/
bored /bɔrd/ adj. 清楚的，明白的 ; 清晰的，明亮的 ; 清澈的 ; 明

确的
adj. 无聊的，无趣的，烦人的
adv. 完全地 ; 清晰地 ; 整整
v. 令人厌烦( bore的过去式和过去分词 ) ; 挖 ; 掘 ;
vi. 变明朗 ; 变清澈
钻
vt. 扫除，除去 ; 消除（嫌疑） ; 使清楚 ; 使干净
例句: n. 空隙，空间
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例句: date /det/

It's a very clear night, so they can n. 日期，日子 ; 约会 ; 时代，年代 ; （北非和西亚
look up and see many stars. 常见的海枣树的）海枣
To get something straight means to vt. 过时 ; 使…显老 ; 显示出…时代（或年龄） ; 鉴
gain a clear understanding of it. 定…的年代
To clarify means to explain or make vt.& vi. 与人约会，相约
something clear. vi. 属于某一特定时期 ; 从某时起计算日期 ; 记载日
If the sky hadn't cleared, they 期 ; 注有（或注明）日期
couldn't have been in an open car.
例句:
What made it possible for the assassin
to get a clear shot at the president's As a result, he had to change the dates
car? for his stay in China.
clearly /ˈklɪrli/ delay /dɪˈle/
adv. 明亮地 ; 明净地 ; 明确地 ; 显然地 n. 延迟，拖延 ; 耽搁 ; 被耽搁或推迟的时间

vt. 延期，推迟 ; 耽搁
例句: vi. 延缓，延期
Without reading glasses, he can't see
例句:
clearly enough to read.
Hopefully there won't be any delays.
closed /kloʊzd/ on the wrong bus.

The meetings in China were delayed by
adj. 关闭着的，封闭着的 ; 密闭着的，保密的 ; <美
three days.
>准备好了的，定了契约的
v. “close”的过去式和过去分词
例句: enjoyable /ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl/
This window is closed. adj. 愉快的，快乐的

例句:
He thinks it was a successful and
enjoyable trip.
complaint /kəmˈplent/
n. 抱怨，控诉 ; 委屈，怨言 ; 平平的来由 ; 痛苦根 expire /ɪkˈspaɪr/

源
vi. 期满 ; 文件、协议等（因到期而）失效 ; 断气 ;
例句:
逝世
Her biggest complaint is the air
例句:
quality.
His passport was going to expire.
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extend /ɪkˈstɛnd/ adj. 平的 ; 单调的 ; 不景气的 ; 干脆的

adv. （尤指贴着另一表面）平直地 ; 断然地 ; 水平
vt.& vi. 延伸 ; 扩大 ; 推广
地 ; 直接地，完全地
vt. 伸展 ; 给予 ; 延长 ; 发出（邀请、欢迎等）
n. 平地 ; 公寓 ; 平面
vi. 伸出 ; 延伸 ; 增加
vt. 使变平 ; [音乐]使（音调）下降，尤指降半音
例句: vi. 逐渐变平 ; [音乐]以降调唱（或奏）
He needed to extend his stay in Japan. 例句:
Where is she living? Has she found a

flat?
few /fju/
Flats are more expensive there and the
adj. 很少的 ; 很少 ; （与复数名词和复数动词连 quality isn't good.
用）有些 ; 几乎没有的 A valley is a low, relatively flat
pron. 很少 ; 有些（人、事物、地方） ; （与复数动 area between hills or mountains.
词连用）少数人 ; 不和…一般多
n. 很少数
例句:
form /fɔrm/
n. 形状，形式 ; 外形 ; 方式 ; 表格
However, there were fewer meetings than
vt. 形成 ; 构成 ; 组织 ; 塑造
he expected.
vi. 形成，产生 ; 排队，整队
例句:
fight /faɪt/
vt.& vi. 战斗 ; 斗争 ; 打架 ; 吵架 stood in a long line.
n. 打架 ; 吵架 ; 战斗 ; 斗志 There are many forms of life on Earth,
including human beings.
例句:
Some valleys are formed by flowing
Fire engines are used to fight fires.
water, and others are formed by
Civil wars are often very bloody
glaciers.
because members of the same family may
fight against each other.
get /ɡɛt/
fill /fɪl/ vt. 得到 ; 抓住 ; 说服 ; 受到（惩罚等）

vt.& vi. （使）充满，（使）装满 vi. 成为 ; 开始 ; 设法对付 ; 获得利益或财富
vt. 满足 ; 配药 ; （按订单）供应 ; 使充满（感情） n. 生殖，幼兽 ; 赢利
n. 填满…的量 ; 充分 ; 装填物 ; 路堤
例句:
例句:
He filled out an application form and day.
stood in a long line. With practice, she's getting better.
flat /flæt/
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Did anyone get a perfect score?
done.
done.
glad /ɡlæd/ pron. （反身代词）他自己 ; （用以加强语气）他亲

自，他本人
adj. 高兴的，乐意的 ; 令人高兴的，使人愉快的 ;
（风光）明媚的，（景色）美丽的 ; 充满欢乐的，例句:
兴高采烈的 Paul was angry at himself for not
vt. 使高兴 checking the Consulate's website.
例句:
Paul is glad that he took the trip.

holiday /ˈhɑlədeɪ/
n. 假日，休息日 ; 节日
helicopter /ˈhelɪkɑptə(r)/ vi. 度假，休假
例句:
The consulate was closed because it was

a Chinese holiday.
how much /haʊ mʌtʃ/
多少，什么价钱，到什么程度
n. 直升机，直升飞机
例句:
vt. 用直升飞机载送
vi. 乘直升飞机 I like this dress. How much is it?
She said she's earning more, but I
例句:
don't know how much she's getting.
Helicopters are used to rescue people
from dangerous places.
This helicopter is lifting someone improve /ɪmˈpruv/
from a sinking boat.
vt. 提高（土地、地产）的价值 ; 利用（机会） ; 改
善，改良
himself /hɪmˈsɛlf/ vi. 变得更好 ; 改进，改善
例句:
The young man already has a restaurant,

but he wants to improve it.
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joke /dʒoʊk/ n. 注意 ; 布告 ; 警告 ; 预告
vt.& vi. 注意
n. 笑话，玩笑 ; 笑柄，笑料
vt. 通知 ; 留心 ; 关照 ; 注意到
vt.& vi. 开玩笑 ; 戏弄 ; 闹着玩 ; 说着玩
vi. 引起注意
例句:
例句:
Oh come on! You're joking, right?
He didn't notice that it was the wrong
With AI, smartphones and other devices
bus.
will be able to converse with us and
tell us jokes.
consulate would be closed that day.
He's going to give notice and then
lift /lɪft/
on.
vt.& vi. 举起，抬起 To give notice to an employer means to
vt. 举起 ; 提升 ; 鼓舞 ; 抬起 notify them that you are going to
vi. 消散 ; 升起 ; 耸立 quit.
n. 电梯 ; 举起 ; 起重机 ; 搭车
例句:
on weekends
This helicopter is lifting someone from
例句:
a sinking boat.
Paul failed to get a visa because the
Consulate is closed on weekends.
lucky /ˈlʌki/
adj. 运气好的，侥幸的 ; 兆头好的，吉祥的 ;

〈俚〉难得 ; 很恰当的
once /wʌns/
例句: adv. 一次，一趟 ; 一倍 ; 曾经 ; 一旦

conj. 一旦…就… ; 一经
If I'm lucky, I may meet someone new. n. 一次，一回
例句:
medical /ˈmɛdɪkəl/ Once he saves enough money, he plans to

start another company.
adj. 医学的 ; 医药的 ; 医疗的 ; 内科的
Once he got the passport, he applied
n. 体格检查
for a visa.
例句:
He attends a cooking class once a
Medical costs in the United States are week.
very high. It goes around the sun once a year.
An ambulance has trained medical
personnel.
personnel /ˌpɜrsəˈnel/
n. 全体员工 ; （与复数动词连用）人员，员工 ; 人
notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/
事部门
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例句: n. 污染（作用） ; 腐败 ; 堕落 ; 沾污
An ambulance has trained medical 例句:

personnel.
Pollution is now a growing problem
around the world.
pick up /pɪk ʌp/

On some days the pollution is so bad
that she's afraid to breathe.
post /poʊst/
n. 邮件 ; 邮政 ; 柱，桩，杆 ; 岗位
vt. 张贴 ; 宣布 ; 设岗 ; 邮寄
vi. 快速行进
adj. 有关赛跑（或赛马，赛狗）起点标志的
v. 捡起 ; 接载 ; 学会 ; 逮捕 adv. 〈外〉在后 ; 用急件[驿马] ; 赶紧地，火速地
例句: 例句:
We use our hands to pick up things. On its website the consulate's schedule
A week later he went back to the was posted.
consulate to pick up his visa.
problem /ˈprɑbləm/
plan /plæn/ n. 问题 ; 疑难问题 ; 习题 ; 引起麻烦的人
n. 计划 ; 打算 ; 平面图 ; 示意图 adj. 成问题的 ; 难处理的 ; 关于社会问题的
vt.& vi. 计划，打算，设计例句:
例句: Before leaving on the trip Paul had
Together they will work on a business several problems.
plan. Fortunately, there were no problems
If everything goes well, they plan to with his new schedule in China.
get married in six months.
After they get married, Christina
plans to quit her job. quality /ˈkwɑləti/
n. 质量，品质 ; 美质，优点 ; 才能，能力，技能，

素养 ; 品种
pollution /pəˈluʃən/ adj. 优质的，高质量的 ; 上流社会的
例句:

quality.
quality isn't good.
Quality service provides its own
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reward to the company. Many people stay in a hotel.

To be enchanting means to have a Daily exercise is a good way to stay
mysterious, charming quality. in good health.
He needed to extend his stay in Japan.
I hope you and your family have a
rescue /ˈrɛskju/ wonderful stay with us.
vt. 营救，救援，使免遭损失 ; [法律] 非法劫回

n. 营救，救援 ; 营救[救援]行动
submit /səbˈmɪt/
例句:
vi. 顺从，服从 ; 甘受，忍受
Helicopters are used to rescue people vt. 使服从，使顺从 ; 提交，呈送 ; [法]主张，建议
from dangerous places.
例句:
It took more than an hour to submit his

single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ application.
He submitted his application for the
adj. 单一的 ; （打斗、比赛等）一对一的 ; 惟一的 ;
visa on a Friday.
适于一人的
n. 单程票 ; （旅馆等的）单人房间 ; [复数]（高尔夫
球一对一的）二人对抗赛 ; [常用复数][美国、加拿
大英语]未婚（或单身）男子（或女子）
successful /səkˈsɛsfəl/
vt. 挑选 adj. 成功的，如愿以偿的
vi. 作一垒手
例句:
例句:
Paul is a very successful businessman.
There isn't a single cloud in the sky. He thinks it was a successful and
enjoyable trip.
sink /sɪŋk/
vi. 淹没 ; 下落 ; 退去 ; 渐渐进入 surprise /sərˈpraɪz/

vt. 使下沉 ; 使下垂 ; 砸入地面 ; 使败落 vt. 使惊奇 ; 突袭 ; 意外发现
n. 水池 ; 洗涤槽 ; 污水坑 n. 惊喜，惊奇 ; 意外的事
例句: 例句:
This helicopter is lifting someone from She doesn't want any more surprises.
a sinking boat. To his surprise, when he got there,
stay /ste/
They may surprise us by starting an
unexpected attack.
vt.& vi. 停留 ; 停止 ; 坚持 ; 抑制
vi. 继续处于某种状态
n. 逗留 ; 延期 ; 倚靠 ; 忍耐 tow /toʊ/
例句:
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vt. 拖，拉 ; 牵引
n. 拖曳的行为或情况 ; 被拖曳的某物 ; [印，纺]落
纤，短麻屑
例句:
This truck is towing a car to a repair

shop.
n. 轮椅
transport /ˈtrænspɔrt/
例句:
A wheelchair is for people who can't

walk.
Part 4
(not) at all
vt. 运送，运输 ; 流放 ; 使欣喜若狂例句:
n. 运输 ; 运输船（机），运输系统 ; 狂喜 ; 流放犯
例句: He's not good looking at all, but look
Ambulances are used to transport how successful he is.
injured or sick people to a hospital.
agriculture /ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃɚ/
treat /trit/
n. 款待 ; 招待 ; 乐事 ; 乐趣
v. 对待 ; 治疗 ; 处理 ; 款待
例句:
Trained medical personnel can treat

injured or sick people.
You don't have to treat people like
n. 农业 ; 农耕 ; 农业生产 ; 农学
that.
例句:
wheelchair /ˈwiltʃer/
Rivers are important for agriculture.
altitude /ˈæltɪtud/
n. 高度，海拔高度 ; 高位，高等 ; [天]地平纬度 ;

[数]顶垂线
例句:
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to breathe. Just above the Earth's surface is the
atmosphere.
anybody /ˈenibʌdi/
pron. 任何人，无论谁 ; 随便哪一个人

be covered by
n. <口语>重要的人，有声名的人 ; 平常人被…覆盖
例句: 例句:
I won't say anything to anybody. Most of the Earth's surface is covered

There isn't anybody driving the car! by water.
as for /æz fɔr/ birthplace /ˈbɜrθpleɪs/
至于，关于 ; 说起 n. 诞生地，出生地
例句: 例句:
As for water volume, the Amazon is the Europe is the birthplace of some of the
largest river. world's greatest art and literature.
assist /əˈsɪst/ boat /boʊt/
n. 帮助 ; 援助 ; 机器助手 ; 辅助装置
vt. 帮助 ; 援助 ; 帮助某人做某事 ; 搀扶（某人）上
下车
vi. 援助 ; 出席 ; 参加
例句:
To assist our representative, please

say your first and last name.
n. 小船，小艇 ; 轮船
vi. 乘船，划船
atmosphere /ˈætməsfɪr/ vt. 用船运输 ; 用船装运
例句:
River boats are used to carry things to

inland cities or lakes.
border /ˈbɔrdə(r)/
n. 边 ; 镶边 ; 包边 ; 边界
n. 大气，空气 ; 大气层 ; 风格，基调 ; 气氛 vt.& vi. 与…接界，在…的边上
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vt. 沿…的边，环绕…，给…镶边 n. 营业时间，上班时间

vi. 近似，毗邻
例句:
例句:
Please call back during business
North and South America are bordered by hours.
the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic
Ocean.
A country's territory has boundaries, call /kɔl/
or borders.
A country's borders mark its territory
and separate it from its neighbors.
breathe /brið/
vi. 呼吸 ; 活着，生存 ; 小憩一会儿，歇歇气 ; 散发

香气
v. 呼唤，喊叫 ; 召唤，叫来，召集 ; 下令，命令 ;
vt. 呼吸 ; 吸进（如香气） ; 尤指平静地吐露，低
打电话给
语 ; 使…明显的，暗示
n. 喊叫，大声喊 ; 电话联络 ; 必要，理由 ; 要求
例句:
例句:
This mixture of gases is the air that
I can call them for you if you'd like.
we breathe.
build /bɪld/
carbon dioxide /ˈkɑrbən

daɪˈɑksaɪd/
n. 二氧化碳
例句:
These gases include oxygen, nitrogen
vt. 建造，构筑 ; 建立 ; 开发 ; 为…建立基础 and carbon dioxide.

vi. 建造，营造 ; 扩大，扩展 ; 发展，达到
n. 体格，构造 ; 〈俚〉优美的体型，肉体美
coal /koʊl/
例句:
Forests provide clean air and wood for

building houses.
business hours
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removes a problem.
creek /krik, krɪk/
n. 煤 ; 煤块 ; 煤堆 ; 木炭
vi. 上煤 ; 加煤
vt. 给…加煤 ; 把…烧成炭
例句:
n. <英>小湾 ; <美>小河，小溪 ; 〈废〉弯曲狭窄的
Natural resources, such as coal and 通路 ; 克里克人，克里克语
例句:

connect /kəˈnɛkt/ called creeks or streams.
vt. 连接，联结 ; 使…有联系 ; 为…接通电话 ; 插入

插座
vi. 连接 ; 建立关系 ; [体]成功击中
例句:
例句:
Please wait while we connect you to a
service representative. The time of day depends on your
continent /ˈkɑntɪnənt/ include forests and soil.
Pollution poisons the air and water
n. 大陆，陆地 ; 欧洲大陆 ; <美>北美洲大陆
that we depend on.
adj. 自制的，克制的 ; 节欲的 ; 贞洁的 ; 禁欲的
Loyal people can be depended on to
例句:
follow their leader.
Asia is the largest continent, both in
land and in population.
direct /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/
adj. 直接的 ; 直的 ; 直系的 ; 率直的

correct /kəˈrɛkt/
adv. 直接地 ; 径直地 ; 直截了当地 ; 正好
adj. 正确的 ; 合适的 ; 符合公认准则的 ; 得体的 vt. （用建议、指示、有益的情报等）指导 ; 导演
v. 改正 ; 批改 ; 指出错误（戏剧或电影） ; 指示方向 ; 把…对准（某方向或
某人）
例句:
vt.& vi. 指导，导演，管理
If this is correct, say or press 1. vi. 引路 ; 当向导 ; 领唱 ; 领奏
A remedy is something that corrects or
例句:
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例句:
Please listen to the following menu to
help us direct your call. The energy of falling water is used to
Being too direct with criticism can produce electricity.
hurt your partner's self-esteem.
He wants her to be straight, which
means he wants her to be direct and energy /ˈenərdʒi/
honest.
n. [物]能量 ; 活力 ; 精力 ; 精神
例句:
during /ˈdʊrɪŋ/ Natural resources, such as coal and
prep. 在…的时候 ; 在…期间，当…之时 ; 其间
例句:
During the day, there is a lot of Last night she didn't get enough
traffic. sleep, so today she has no energy.
It's light during the day because the His eyes were full of energy and
sun is up. excitement.
Please call back during business
hours.
follow /ˈfɑloʊ/
vt.& vi. 跟随，接着

edge /ɛdʒ/
vt. 继承 ; （按时间、顺序等）接着 ; 从事 ; 采用
n. 边 ; 优势 ; （悬崖、峭壁的）边缘，端 ; 锋利， vi. 理解 ; 发生兴趣 ; 由此产生 ; 跟着人（或物）去
尖锐（或来）
vt. 在…上加边界 ; 使渐进 ; 给（刀刃）磨边，使锋 n. 追随，跟随 ; [台球]推球，跟球打法（使竿击的球
利 ; 修整在击中目的球后继续滚动的打法）
vi. 慢慢向前移动，侧身移动
例句:
例句: Maybe I'll go outside and follow her
At the edge of the atmosphere is too.
space. Look in the car that's following her.
The prison was designed to teach
prisoners to follow rules.
electricity /ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti,ˌilɛk-/
following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/
adj. 后面的，其次的 ; 下列的 ; 顺风的

n. 崇拜者，拥护者 ; 下列，如下 ; 跟随 ; 随球
prep. 随后，在…以后
v. 跟随，接着(follow的现在分词)
例句:
n. 电力 ; 电流，静电 ; 高涨的情绪 ; 紧张
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Please listen to the following menu to 例句:

Fruits and vegetables are examples of
healthy foods.
fresh /frɛʃ/
Soil is needed to grow plants and keep
them healthy.
adj. 新鲜的 ; 淡水的 ; 新的 ; 无经验的
adv. 刚 ; 最新的
n. 开始 ; 新生 ; 泛滥 ; 淡水流 hot /hɑt/
例句:
Only about 2 percent of the world's

water is fresh water.
Without fresh drinking water, we can't
live.
grow /groʊ/ adj. 热的 ; 辣的 ; 激动的 ; 热门的
vt. 种植 ; 扩大 ; 扩展 ; 增加 vt. 使兴奋，使激动
vi. 生长 ; 渐渐变得 ; 逐渐开始 adv. 热的 ; 紧迫的
vt.& vi. （使）留长，蓄长 vi. 变热
例句: 例句:
A farmer grows food, such as rice or It's hot!
tomatoes. Wow! she's beautiful, and hot!
As water enters from other streams, a I feel like eating something hot and
river grows. spicy.
He saw many people die and he grew to These red peppers are very hot and
hate fighting of any kind. spicy.

watching the sheep.
human being /ˈhjumən ˈbiɪŋ/
n. 人类
hang up /hæŋ ʌp/
例句:
挂上 ; 挂住 ; 使等候 ; 将电话筒挂上
例句:
Please say or press #5 or hang up to

end this call.
importance /ɪmˈpɔrtns/
n. 重要性 ; 重要地位，显著 ; 骄傲，自大
healthy /ˈhɛlθi/
例句:
Because of its importance we need to

adj. 健康的 ; 健全的 ; 大量的 ; 有益于健康的
take care of it.
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例句:
inland /ˈɪnlənd/ Here are the prices of some of the

things on the menu.
adj. 内地的，内陆的 ; 国内的
adv. 向内地，在内地 ; 向内陆，在内陆
fish.
n. 内地，内陆 ; 国内
例句: help us direct your call.
River boats are used to carry things to

inland cities or lakes.
mixture /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/
n. 混合，混杂 ; 混杂的事物[人群] ; 混合（状态）

island /ˈaɪlənd/
例句:
n. 岛，岛屿
This mixture of gases is the air that
vt. 使孤立
we breathe.
例句:
Australia is the world's smallest

continent and the world's largest
natural /ˈnætʃrəl/
island. adj. 自然的 ; 物质的 ; 天生的 ; 不做作的

n. 自然的事情 ; （生来的）白痴 ; [乐]（风琴等的）
白键
layer /ˈler/
例句:
n. 层，层次 ; 膜 ; [植]压条 ; 放置者，计划者
vt. 把…分层堆放 ; 借助压条法 ; 生根繁殖 ; 将（头
发）剪成不同层次
vi. 形成或分成层次 ; [植]通过压条法而生根
include forests and soil.
例句:
The atmosphere is a layer of gases

about 500 kilometers thick.
nitrogen /ˈnaɪtrədʒən/
n. [化]氮，氮气
menu /ˈmɛnju, ˈmenju/

例句:
These gases include oxygen, nitrogen

and carbon dioxide.
of course /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
当然，自然 ; 敢情 ; 自是 ; 理当
例句:
n. 菜单 ; 菜，菜肴
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Of course rivers can be used for n. 户外，野外 ; 空旷 ; 公开

transportation. vi. 使打开 ; 展示，显现
Of course, you should really care vt. 张开 ; 开放 ; 开张营业 ; 为（建筑物）揭幕
about doing the work well.
例句:
Open the door.

oil /ɔɪl/ Open the book.
n. 油 ; 石油 ; 油画 ; 燃油
vt. 给…加油
vi. 化成油
shop.
through Friday.
overweight /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/
old /oʊld/ adj. 超重的 ; 过重的 ; 超过规定重量的
n. 超重 ; 偏重 ; 优势
adj. 老的 ; 古老的 ; 以前的 ; （用于指称被替代的东
vt. 使…装载过重 ; 使…负担过重 ; 在重量上超过
西）原来的
n. 古时例句:
例句: This young man eats too many sweets, so

he is overweight.
His old passport is expiring next
week.
plant /plænt/

I'm 12 years old.
open /ˈoʊpən/
n. 植物，草木 ; 设备 ; 工厂 ; 庄稼
vt. 种植 ; 安，插 ; 建设，布置 ; 移民于
例句:
Soil is needed to grow plants and keep

them healthy.

议论余地的
population /ˌpɑpjuˈleɪʃn/
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n. 人口 ; 全体居民 ; 特定[生物]种群 ; [物]布居例句:
例句: For security purposes, what was your

Asia is the largest continent, both in
The purpose of these trips is to
land and in population.
attend meetings.
press /prɛs/
report /rɪˈpɔrt/
vt. 压，按 ; 逼迫 ; 紧抱
n. 报告 ; 成绩报告单 ; 传闻 ; 流言蜚语
vi. 压 ; 逼迫 ; 重压
vt.& vi. 报道 ; 公布 ; 宣告
n. 强迫征兵 ; 新闻报道，出版物 ; 压榨 ; 印刷机
vt. 告发，举报 ; 使报到
（厂）
例句:
例句:
Please say or press #3 to report a
Please say or press #1 to pay your
technical problem.
bill.
John immediately called the police and
Please say or press #2 to upgrade your
reported the incident.
service plan.
produce /prəˈdus/
representative /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/
n. 代表 ; 继任者 ; 议员 ; 类似物
vt.& vi. 生产 ; 产生 ; 制作 ; 创作
adj. 典型的 ; 有代表性的 ; 代议制的 ; 相当[类似]
vt. 制造 ; 出示 ; 引起 ; [经济学]生利
（另一种属）的
n. 产品 ; 产量 ; 产额 ; 结果
例句:
例句:
Please wait while we connect you to a
service representative.
A customer service representative will
be with you shortly.
provide /prəˈvaɪd/
vt.& vi. 提供，供给，供应 resource /ˈrisɔrs/

vt. 规定 ; 提供(+for) ; 装备 ; 预备
vi. 抚养，赡养(+for) ; 做准备 ; 预约(for 或 against) n. 资源 ; 物力，财力 ; 办法 ; 智谋
例句: 例句:
Forests provide clean air and wood for We need to take care of these resources
building houses. and not waste them.

purpose /ˈpɜrpəs/
n. 意志 ; 目的 ; 作用 ; （进行中的）行动 salty /ˈsɔlti/

vt. 有意 ; 打算 ; 企图（做） ; 决意（做）
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adj. 含盐的 ; 咸的 ; 辛辣的 space.

例句:
This water isn't salty, so we can drink

it. speak /spik/
vt.& vi. 讲，谈 ; 演说 ; 从某种观点来说
security /səˈkjʊrəti/ 例句:
n. 安全 ; 保证，担保 ; 保护，防护 ; 有价证券 What languages do you speak?

adj. 安全的，保安的，保密的 I speak two languages, English and
French.
例句:
After going through security, he I was planning to vote against him,
checked the weather. but after hearing him speak, I'm going
For security purposes, what was your to reconsider.
security. stream /strim/
n. 河流，小河，川，溪 ; 潮流，趋势，倾向 ; （事
own home.
件等的）连续，（财富等的）滚滚而来 ; 流出，流
注，一连串
vt.& vi. 流，流动
soil /sɔɪl/
vi. 飘扬 ; 招展 ; 鱼贯而行 ; 一个接一个地移动
vt. 按能力分班（或分组） ; 按能力分班（或分组）
n. 泥土 ; 土地，国土 ; 滋生地，温床 ; 粪尿，肥料
例句:
vt. 弄脏，污辱 ; 给…上粪（施肥） ; 被弄脏，变
脏 ; 用青草饲料喂养（牲口） At first, rivers are small and are
vi. 变脏、受污染或玷污的 ; 变脏 called creeks or streams.
例句:
river grows.
Soil is needed to grow plants and keep Rivers are streams of water that
them healthy. usually begin in mountains and flow
into the sea.
space / spes/
n. 空间，太空 ; 空白，间隔 ; 空隙 ; 片刻 surface /ˈsɜrfɪs/

vt. 把…分隔开，留间隔于…之间 n. 表面 ; 外观，外表 ; 地面。水面
vi. 以一定间隔排列 vi. 浮出水面 ; 在表面工作 ; 显露
例句: vt. 使浮出水面 ; 使成平面
adj. 表面的，外观的 ; 外表上的，平地上的 ; 肤浅
When we heat a substance, the molecules
的
At the edge of the atmosphere is 例句:
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The radius is the distance from the adj. 薄的 ; 瘦的 ; 稀少的 ; 细的

Earth's center to its surface. vt. 使瘦 ; 使淡 ; 使稀疏
About 75 percent of the Earth's vi. 变薄 ; 变瘦 ; 变淡
surface is covered by water. adv. 稀疏地，微弱地
例句:
surround /səˈraʊnd/ This man is tall and thin.

As we move above the Earth's surface
vt. 包围，围绕 the air gets thinner.
n. （物品的）边 ; 外围物
例句: to breathe.
Australia is surrounded by the Indian

and Pacific oceans.
through /θru/
prep. 通过，穿过 ; 经由 ; 透过 ; 凭借
technical /ˈtɛknɪkəl/ adv. 从头到尾 ; 彻底 ; 自始至终
adj. 技术（性）的，工艺的，学术（上）的，专门
（技术）的，艺术的 ; [法]根据法律的，法律上的 ; 例句:
[商]人造的，用工业方法制造的，由市场内部因素
（如投机等）引起的 ; 〈美俚〉外表的，表面上
Did you read through my presentation?
的，浅薄的
I hope I can get through the day.
through Friday.
Please say or press #3 to report a
technical problem.
transportation /ˌtrænspɔrˈteɪʃn/
thick /θɪk/ n. 运送，运输 ; 运输系统 ; 运输工具 ; 流放
adj. 浓的，茂密的 ; 厚的，粗大的 ; 稠密的 ; 不透明例句:

的
Rivers can be used for transportation.
adv. 密集地 ; 不清晰地 ; 〈口〉太过分 ; 频频地，
Transportation is becoming easier and
时常
less expensive.
n. 最厚的部分 ; 最活跃或最激烈的部分 ; 〈口〉笨
蛋 ; 〈俚〉可可粉
例句: unless /ʌnˈlɛs/

The atmosphere is a layer of gases conj. 除非，如果不
about 500 kilometers thick. prep. 除了，…除外
He was already losing his hair, and he
例句:
was wearing thick glasses.
On the weekends he runs 10 kilometers
unless the weather is bad.
thin /θɪn/ Except for basketball, he didn't want
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to do anything unless it was easy. As for water volume, the Amazon is the
The best advice is not to become a largest river.
musician or actor unless that's your
real passion.
wood /wʊd/
n. 木材 ; 树林 ; 木制品
upgrade /ˈʌpˌɡred/
vi. 收集木材
n. 向上的斜坡 vt. 在…植树造林 ; 给…添加木柴
vt. 提升 ; 使（机器、计算机系统等）升级 ; 提高 adj. 木制的 ; 失去理智的
（设施、服务等的）档次 ; 提高（飞机乘客、旅馆
例句:
住客等）的待遇
Forests provide clean air and wood for
例句:
building houses.
Please say or press #2 to upgrade your
service plan.
young /jʌŋ/
adj. 年幼的 ; 有朝气的 ; 年轻人的 ; 青年的

volume /ˈvɑljum/
n. 年轻人 ; 幼小的动物，崽
n. 量，大量 ; 体积 ; 音量 ; 卷
例句:
adj. 大量的
vi. 成团卷起 Ben also has a younger sister, Maggie.
vt. 把…收集成卷 Angela is the youngest of the girls.
Of all the continents, Africa has the
例句:
youngest population.
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appliance /əˈplaɪəns/
n. 器具，器械，装置 ; 家用电器
along /əˈlɔŋ/ 例句:
These appliances are used in the

adv. 一起 ; 向前 ; 进展 ; 到某处
prep. 沿着 ; 顺着 ; 靠着…边 kitchens of almost every home.
例句:
After going through security, he backbone /ˈbækboʊn/

checked the weather along the flight
n. 脊梁骨，脊椎 ; 分水岭 ; 支柱 ; 决心，毅力
path.
It took them longer because they 例句:
stopped for breakfast along the way. Mammals are covered by hair or fur,
They ate at a little coffee shop along have a backbone and are warm-blooded.
Plants convert light energy, along
with carbon-dioxide and water, into bee /bi/
chemical energy.
anniversary /ˌænɪˈvɜrsəri/
n. 周年纪念日
adj. 周年的 ; 周年纪念的 ; 年年的 ; 每年的
例句:
It's the first anniversary of their n. 蜜蜂 ; （集工作、竞赛、娱乐为一体的）聚会
first date. 例句:

He remembered that today is their
Most insects such as ants and bees have
anniversary.
3 pairs of legs.
any /ˈɛni/
before /bɪˈfɔr,-ˈfor/
adj. 任何的 ; 一点，一些 ; 普通的 ; 任何，随便哪一
prep. 在…之前 ; 先于，优于 ; 当着…的面 ; 与其…
个
pron. 任何 ; 无论哪个 ; 若干
adv. 先前，从前 ; 在前，在前方
adv. 稍微，少许 ; 什么，一些，一点
例句:
例句:
For any form of life to exist,
conditions must be right.
April comes after March and before
Do you have any questions?
May.
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We need to do this before it's too 例句:

late.
Humans need temperatures to be in a
comfortable range.
Outgoing people enjoy being with
Christina has never seen a whale
others and are comfortable in social
before, so she's looking forward to
situations.
it.
believe /bɪˈliv/
condition /kənˈdɪʃən/
n. 状态 ; 环境 ; 健康状况 ; 条款
v. 信任 ; 料想 ; 笃信宗教
vt. 制约 ; 限制 ; 使习惯于 ; 使适应
vt. 相信 ; 以为，认为 ; 对…信以为真 ; 信任
vt.& vi. 对…具有重要影响 ; 影响（某事发生的方
例句: 式） ; 保持（头发或皮肤等的）健康 ; 养护
They believe that a series of events 例句:

caused the extinctions.
Life exists in a variety of
conditions.
challenge /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
Despite his condition, he has made
important discoveries about the
n. 挑战 ; 盘问 ; 质疑 ; 怀疑 creation of the universe.
vt. 质疑 ; 向…挑战 We have no choice but to postpone the
vi. 提出挑战，要求竞赛（或竞争） ; 驳斥 test, because the weather conditions
aren't right.
例句:
The main reason it went out of control
We can face the challenges of pollution was because of the bad road
and global warming. conditions.
Iceman's body was in good condition
chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/
when it was found.
Preconditions are conditions that must
adj. 化学的 ; 用化学方法制造的，化学作用的 be satisfied before something can
n. 化学药品，化学制品 happen.
例句:
Healthy foods are usually natural and convert /kənˈvɜrt/

don't include dangerous chemicals.
vt. （使）转变 ; 使皈依 ; 兑换，换算 ; 侵占
vi. 经过转变 ; 被改变 ; [橄榄球] 触地得分后得附加
chemical energy.
分
n. 皈依者 ; 改变宗教信仰者
comfortable /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, 例句:

ˈkʌmftəbəl/
adj. 舒适的 ; 安逸的，处于轻松的 ; 充裕的 chemical energy.
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cool /kul/ disease /dɪˈziz/
adj. 冷静的 ; 凉爽的 ; 一流的 ; 孤傲冷漠的 n. 疾病 ; 弊端 ; 不安

vt.& vi. （使）变凉 ; （使）冷静，使冷却 ; 变凉， vt. 传染 ; 使…有病
冷却 ; 平息
例句:
Because of his disease, he is unable to
例句:
walk and talk.
If the Earth's tilt were smaller, Some insects spread diseases that
summers would be cooler. cause the deaths of many humans.
begins to cool.
When we cool a substance, the ecosystem /ˈikoʊsɪstəm/
molecules move more slowly.
cool or cold.
desert /ˈdezərt/
n. <生>生态系统
例句:
The entire ecosystem that we depend on

is changing.
effect /ɪˈfɛkt/
n. 沙漠 ; 荒地 ; 应得的赏罚 ; 功劳，美德 n. 影响 ; 效果 ; 印象 ; 所有物
adj. 沙漠的 ; 荒芜的，不毛的 ; 无人的 vt. 使发生 ; 引起 ; 产生（效果）
例句: 例句:
Other forms of life can be found in In nature, even small changes can
very dry areas like deserts. sometimes have large effects.
die out /daɪ aʊt/ entire /ɛnˈtaɪr/

（指物种、家族、习惯、观念等）绝迹，消失 ; 绝 adj. 全部的 ; 整个的 ; 全体的 ; 囫囵
种 ; 绝灭 ; 淘汰
例句:
例句:
The entire ecosystem that we depend on
To become extinct means to die out is changing.
completely.
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eruption /ɪˈrʌpʃən/ 例句:

exist.
conditions.
external /ɪkˈstɜrnl/
n. 喷发，爆发 adj. 外面的，外部的 ; 表面上的 ; 外用的 ; 外国的

n. 外部，外面 ; 外观 ; 外部情况
例句:
例句:
external sources of heat.
especially /ɛˈspɛʃəli, ɪˈspɛʃ-/

extinct /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
adv. 尤其地 ; 主要地，格外地 ; 显著地 ; 异常地
adj. 灭绝的 ; 绝种的 ; 消逝的 ; 破灭的
例句:
例句:
When conditions are not right, that
fish.
form of life will become extinct.
He loved to observe things, especially
birds.
They were especially curious since she
hadn't gone to their first reunion 10
face /fes/
years before.
event /ɪˈvɛnt/
例句:

n. 面容 ; 表面 ; 脸 ; 方面
a train or watch a sports event. vt.& vi. 面对 ; 面向… ; 正视 ; 承认
One extinction event happened about vt. （感到不能）对付 ; （明知不好办而）交谈 ; 必
250 million years ago. 须对付（某情况） ; 面临…
They generally dislike going to social
例句:
In modern times we humans face
exist /ɪɡˈzɪst/ changing conditions.
We can face the challenges of
vi. 存在 ; 生存 ; 生活 ; 继续存在
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pollution and global warming. n. 形状，形式 ; 外形 ; 方式 ; 表格

When disappointed, it's much better to vt. 形成 ; 构成 ; 组织 ; 塑造
face the facts and decide what to do vi. 形成，产生 ; 排队，整队
例句:

feather /ˈfɛðɚ/ stood in a long line.
There are many forms of life on Earth,
n. 羽毛，翎毛 ; 状态，心情 ; 种类 ; 桨叶的水平运
including human beings.
动
v. 给装上羽毛，用羽毛装饰 ; 使（桨）与水面平行 ;
长羽毛
glaciers.
例句:
Birds are covered by feathers and are

warm-blooded.
forms of life
例句:
force /fɔrs/
Some forms of life live in a watery
environment, like the oceans.
fur /fɚ/
例句:
Science is where we learn about forces, n. 毛皮 ; 软毛 ; 毛皮衣服 ; 人造毛

adj. 含羊毛的
such as gravity.
vt. 用毛皮覆盖 ; 除去（锅上的）水垢
flooded areas. 例句:
Mammals are covered by hair or fur,
within the Earth.
have a backbone and are warm-blooded.
The military includes an army, an air
force, and a navy.
These modals express degrees of growing /ˈgroʊɪŋ/
adj. 生长的 ; 成长中的 ; 增长的 ; 初期的困难（或问
题等）
form /fɔrm/ v. 种植( grow的现在分词 ) ; 扩大 ; 扩展 ; 增加
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例句: As temperatures rise, the polar icecaps

will melt.
Pollution is now a growing problem
around the world.
insect /ˈɪnˌsɛkt/
household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
n. 家庭，户 ; （集合词）全家人，（包含人在内
的）家眷，家属，家里人 ; 家庭 ; （英）王室
adj. 家庭的，家内的，一家的 ; 日常的，家常的，
普通的 ; 家喻户晓的 ; 王室的
例句:

n. 虫，昆虫 ; 卑鄙的人 ; 微贱的人，小人
adj. 昆虫的 ; 卑劣的
例句:
human /ˈhjumən/ Most insects such as ants and bees have
n. 人，人类 3 pairs of legs.
adj. 人的 ; 有人性的 ; 显示人类特有弱点的 ; 人本性

的
instrument /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
例句:
n. 仪器 ; 手段，工具 ; 乐器 ; 法律文件
In modern times we humans face changing
vt. 用仪器装备 ; 为演奏谱曲 ; 向…提交文书
conditions.
Humans need temperatures to be in a 例句:
comfortable range. These instruments are used to observe

Human resources include a skilled very large and very small objects.
workforce that can produce goods and
services.
irreversible /ˌɪrɪˈvɜrsəbl/
icecap /'aɪskæp/
adj. 不可逆的 ; 不能翻转的 ; 不能倒置的 ; [法]不可

取消的
n. （高山等上的）常积不消的冰，冰盖
例句:
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Some of these changes are mammal /ˈmæməl/

irreversible.
Irreversible changes cannot be undone.
large /lɑrdʒ/
adv. 大大地 ; 夸大地 ; 详细地 ; 顺风地

adj. 大的 ; 大规模的 ; 大型号的 ; 广泛的
v. 玩个痛快 ; （尤指跳舞和饮酒）作乐
n. 哺乳动物
例句:
例句:
They live in a large apartment
building. All female mammals produce milk for
There is also a large living room. their young.

migrate /ˈmaɪgreɪt/
vi. 迁移，移往 ; 移动 ; 随季节而移居

lizard /ˈlɪzərd/ vt. 使移居 ; 使移植
例句:
Humans also migrate, but seldom if ever

for seasonal variations.
Most birds can fly and many types of
birds migrate great distances.
n. 蜥蜴 milk /mɪlk/
例句: n. 奶 ; 乳液 ; 母乳
vt. 挤奶 ; 榨取
Reptiles are covered by scales and
include snakes, lizards and turtles. 例句:
All female mammals produce milk for
lovely /ˈlʌvli/
their young.
adj. 可爱的 ; 令人愉快的 ; 亲切友好的 ; 慷慨大方的

n. 美女，美人，佳人 ; 漂亮的东西 modern /ˈmɑdərn/
例句: adj. 现代的 ; 近代的 ; 新式的 ; 当代风格的

n. 现代人，现代主义者 ; 时髦人士 ; [印]现代字体，
The necklace is lovely, especially the
指印刷中所用的一种字体
red heart.
例句:
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In modern times we humans face changing neither /ˈniðɚ, ˈnaɪ-/

conditions.
adj. （两者）都不的
pron. 两者都不
mosquito /məˈskitoʊ/ adv. 两个都不 ; 既不…也不

conj. 也不 ; 既不
例句:
To be in a comfortable range means to

be neither too hot nor too cold.
no longer
n. 蚊子不再，已不
例句: 例句:
Mosquitoes spread diseases that cause Millions of years ago there were forms
the deaths of many humans. of life that no longer exist.
must /mʌst/ period /ˈpɪriəd/
aux. 必须 ; 必然要 ; （做出逻辑推断） ; （表示坚 n. 时期 ; （一段）时间 ; 学时 ; 句号

持） adj. 具有某个时代特征的 ; （关于）过去某一特定
n. 必须做的事，必不可少的事物 ; 葡萄汁 ; 霉臭 ; 历史时期的 ; （家具、服饰、建筑等）某一时代的
麝香
例句:
vt.& vi. （表示必要或很重要）必须 ; （提出建议）
应该 ; 得 ; （表示很可能或符合逻辑）一定 This event happened over a period of
adj. 不可或缺的 ; 狂暴的 several million years.
例句:
Steve really likes her, so she must be poison /ˈpɔɪzən/

nice.
exist.
nail /nel/
n. 钉子 ; 指甲，趾甲 ; 钉状物 ; 纳尔
vt. 钉住 ; 抓住 ; 使固定 ; 揭露
n. 毒药 ; 酒 ; 极糟的食物 ; 极有害的思想（或心情
例句: 等）
vt. 毒死 ; 污染 ; 放毒于 ; 对…有不良影响
Hammers are used to pound in nails.
adj. 有毒的
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例句: Hammers are used to pound in nails.

cause death.
predict /prɪˈdɪkt/
that we depend on.

Polluted water poisons our food
supply.
polar /ˈpoʊlə(r)/
adj. 极地的，两极的 ; 正好相反的 ; [化，物]磁极

的，有磁性的 vt. 预言，预测 ; 预示，预告
n. [几]极线，极面 vi. 预言，预示：预言某事，预言
例句: 例句:
As temperatures rise, the polar icecaps It's difficult to predict what's going
will melt. to happen.
possible /ˈpɑsəbl/ protect /prəˈtɛkt/
adj. 可能的 ; 可接受的 ; 合理的，可以允许的 ; 不坏 vt. 保护，保卫 ; 贸易保护 ; 备款以支付

的
例句:
n. 可能性，潜在性 ; 可能的人物，可能有的事 ; 最
高分 This planet Earth is our only home and
we need to protect it.
例句:
It's not possible to drive fast in

heavy traffic. range /rendʒ/
n. 范围 ; 射程 ; 类别 ; （山脉，房屋等的）排列
vi. 搜索 ; 变化 ; 延伸 ; 漫游
vt. 排列 ; （按一定位置或顺序）排序 ; 把…分类 ;
pound /paʊnd/
徘徊
adj. 牧场的，放牧区的
n. 英镑 ; 磅 ; 兽栏 ; 重击声
例句:
vt.& vi. 连续重击 ; 咚咚地走
vi. （持续地）苦干 ; （驾舟时）拍打（水面） ; Humans need temperatures to be in a
（心脏）狂跳 ; 脚步沉重地走（或跑） comfortable range.
vt. 连续重击 ; 捣碎，碾碎 ; 强迫吸收 ; 猛烈袭击 Desert temperatures can range from
cold at night to very hot during the
例句:
daytime.
pounds.
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refrigerator /rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌretɚ/ vt. 修理 ; 纠正 ; 恢复 ; 弥补

n. 修理 ; 修理工作 ; 维修状态 ; 经修理的东西
例句:
This repair shop fixes cars and can

n. 冰箱 ; 冷藏库 ; 制冰机，冷冻机
reptile /ˈrɛptɪl, -ˌtaɪl/
例句:

cool or cold.
relocate /ˌriˈloʊkeɪt/
n. 爬行动物 ; 卑鄙的人
adj. 爬虫类的 ; 卑鄙的
例句:
Reptiles have a backbone and are cold-

blooded.
vt.& vi. 迁移 ; 重新安置
例句: rise /raɪz/

vi. 上升 ; 增强 ; （数量）增加 ; 休会
flooded areas. n. （数量或水平的）增加 ; 兴起 ; （数量、价格、
He'll have to relocate and move to the 价值等的）增长 ; （日、月等的）升起
new office. vt. 使…浮上水面 ; 使（鸟）飞起 ; 复活 ; 发酵
例句:
rely on /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/ As temperatures rise, the polar icecaps

will melt.
信赖 ; 依赖 ; 依靠 ; 信任
As the polar icecaps melt, ocean
例句: levels will rise.
He wants a car he can rely on.
external sources of heat. ruin /ˈruɪn/
vt. 破坏，毁灭 ; 使破产 ; 使没落，使堕落 ; 变成废

墟
repair /rɪˈper/
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n. 毁灭，灭亡 ; 废墟，遗迹 ; [灭亡]的原因，祸根 ; 宜，诈骗

损失 vi. 扭转，扭歪 ; 旋紧 ; （和某人）性交
vi. 被毁灭 ; 破产 ; 堕落
例句:
例句:
It looks like I put a couple of screws
Let's not ruin the surprise. into the wrong places.
You just had to ruin the evening. Screwdrivers are used to turn a screw.
scale /skel/ series /ˈsɪriz/
n. 系列，连续 ; 串联 ; （广播或电视上题材或角色
相同的）系列节目 ; 级数
例句:
They believe that a series of events

caused the extinctions.
n. 规模 ; 比例（尺） ; 鱼鳞 ; 级别 stove /stoʊv/

vt. 测量 ; 攀登 ; 刮去…的鳞片
vi. 衡量 ; 攀登 ; （鳞屑）脱落 ; 生水垢
例句:
Reptiles are covered by scales and

include snakes, lizards and turtles.
On a scale of 1 to 10, the pain was an
8.
Scales and rulers are used to measure
n. 炉，火炉 ; 窑 ; 干燥室，烘房
weight and length.
v. 用火炉烤
例句:
screw /skru/ Stoves are used to cook or heat food.
supply /səˈplaɪ/
vt. 供给 ; 补充 ; 弥补（缺陷、损失等） ; 向…提供

（物资等）
n. 供给物 ; 储备物质 ; 粮食
vi. 暂代他人职务
n. 螺丝钉 ; 螺旋桨，螺旋状物 ; （螺丝的）转，扭 ; 例句:

吝啬鬼
Polluted water poisons our food
vt. 用螺丝拧紧 ; 扭曲（某人的面孔） ; 〈俚〉占便
supply.
Goods and services supply what people
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need or want.
telescope /ˈtelɪskoʊp/
n. 器具，工具 ; （有助于做工或完成某事的）用具 ;
受人利用的人 ; 压印机
vt. 用工具给…加工 ; 压印 ; 驾车到处跑
vi. 使用工具 ; 开车，乘车
n. 望远镜
例句:
vt.& vi. （使某物）变短（叠缩在一起） ; （使某
物）叠缩，嵌入 Household tools like these are used to
vt. 压缩某物使其少占空间或时间 build and repair things.
例句:
Telescopes are used by astronomers. turtle /ˈtɜrtl/
therefore /ˈðerfɔ(r)/
adv. 因此 ; 所以 ; 故 ; 乃
例句:
Therefore, pollution is a major threat

to our existence.
n. [动]龟 ; [动]海龟
vi. 捕海龟，捕鳖 ; （船等）翻没，倾覆
threat /θrɛt/ 例句:
n. 威胁 ; 恐吓 ; 凶兆 Reptiles are covered by scales and

include snakes, lizards and turtles.
例句:
Pollution is a major threat to our

existence. type /taɪp/
n. 类型 ; 铅字 ; （印刷或打印的）文字 ; 于…类型
tool /tul/ 的
vt.& vi. 打字
vt. [医学]测定（血型） ; 按类型把…归类 ; 成为…
的典型 ; [印刷]浇铸（铅字等）
例句:
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Most birds can fly and many types of 例句:

Unlike animals, plants get the energy
that they need from the sun.
understanding /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ
/
variety /vəˈraɪɪti/
vt. 理解，懂得 ; 熟知，通晓 ; 获知，理解 ; 谅解
n. 多样 ; 种类 ; 杂耍 ; 变化，多样化
vi. 理解，懂得 ; 表示同情或谅解 ; 据说
n. 认识，了解 ; 谅解 ; 知识例句:
adj. 能谅解的 ; 宽容的 ; 通情达理的 Life exists in a variety of
例句: conditions.
With more understanding, we can make

better choices about what to do.
The hotel staff member is being polite
volcanic /vɑlˈkænɪk/
and understanding.
unit /ˈjunɪt/
n. 单位，单元 ; 装置 ; 个体 ; [数]单位数
例句:
Units of weight include kilograms and adj. 火山的 ; 猛烈的 ; 暴烈的

pounds. n. 火山岩
A cell is the basic unit of life.
例句:

unknown /ˌʌnˈnoʊn/ eruptions and global warming.
adj. 未知的 ; 不出名的 ; 从未发生的 ; 从不存在的

n. 不知名或不出名的人 ; 未知的事物 ; <数>未知数 ;
未知数
warm-blooded /ˈwɔrmˈblʌdɪd/
adj. （动物）温血的 ; 恒温的 ; 热情的 ; 易兴奋的

例句:
例句:
The causes of this extinction event are
still unknown. Birds are covered by feathers and are
These two unknowns make up around 95% warm-blooded.
of the universe.
watery /ˈwɑtəri/
unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/
adj. 含水的，水分多的 ; 水一般的 ; 无味的 ; 有雨意
prep. （表示属性）与…不同 ; 不像的
adj. 不同的 ; 相异的 ; 不相似的
例句:
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Some forms of life live in a watery astronomy /əˈstrɑnəmi/

environment, like the oceans.
with /wɪθ/
prep. 和，跟 ; 随着 ; 关于 ; 和…一致
例句:

People write with pencils. n. 天文学
例句:
With global warming, global
sciences.
Part 2
bank /bæŋk/
aging population /ˈedʒɪŋ
n. 银行 ; （条形的）堆 ; （河的）岸 ; 库存
ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/
vt.& vi. 堆积 ; 筑（堤） ; 将（钱）存入银行
老年人口 vi. （转弯时）倾斜飞行 ; （在某银行）开账户，存
款
例句:
vt. （用煤等）封炉火
With the aging population, there are
例句:
more elderly people who need home
repair services. Floods happen when rivers rise and
overflow their banks.
anymore /ˌɛniˈmɔr, -ˈmor/

be honest with /bi ˈɑnɪst wɪð/
adv. （不）再 ; 目前 ; 现在 ; 今后
对…说老实话，同…规规矩矩来往 ; 以诚相与
例句:
例句:
I don't do that very much anymore.
The company takes great pride in being
honest with its customers.
appreciate /əˈpriʃiˌet/
vt. 感激 ; 欣赏 ; 领会 ; 鉴别 be lost in /bi lɔst ɪn/

vi. （使）增值，涨价
全神贯注于，沉湎于，不胜…之至 ; 陷入
例句:
例句:
We just need to appreciate our lives
and not get lost. Sometimes I feel like I'm lost in day-
to-day details.
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biologist /baɪˈɑlədʒɪst/ branch /bræntʃ/
n. 树枝 ; 分支 ; 部门，分科 ; 支流
vi. 分支形成 ; 分支扩张 ; 扩大某人的兴趣，业务或
活动范围 ; [计]下分支的指令
vt. 使分支 ; 使分叉 ; 用枝形叶脉刺绣花纹装饰
例句:
Mathematics is used by all other

branches of science.
n. 生物学家 The branches of gum trees are a rich
例句: source of water, but the leaves are
poisonous.
Biologists study how life survives and
reproduces.
biology /baɪˈɑlədʒi/ n. 商业，交易 ; 生意 ; 事务，业务 ; 职业，行业
例句:

business?
The owners believe that their business
is successful.
n. 生物学 ; 生物 His friend has lots of business
experience.
例句:
Biology is the study of life, including doing business in China.
its structure and evolution.
charge /tʃɑrdʒ/
bonus /ˈboʊnəs/
vt. 装载 ; 控诉 ; 使充电 ; 索（价）
n. 奖金，额外津贴 ; 红利，额外股息 ; 退职金 ; 额 vi. 索价 ; 向前冲 ; 记在账上 ; 充电
外令人高兴的事情 n. 费用 ; 指示 ; 掌管 ; 指责
例句: 例句:
QuickServe gives bonus points to There are no hidden charges for their
customers for each year that they services.
subscribe. Banks earn money by charging interest
Employees are rewarded for their hard when they make a loan.
work with vacations and bonuses. He isn't being realistic when he
expects to charge such high prices.
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When a person is charged with breaking vi. 相撞 ; 碰撞 ; 冲突 ; 抵触

例句:
law.
Car accidents happen when cars collide
or when drivers lose control of their
chemistry /ˈkɛmɪstri/ cars.
confusing /kənˈfjuzɪŋ/
adj. 令人困惑的 ; 混乱的 ; 混淆的

v. 使困窘，使混乱不清(confuse的现在分词)
例句:
I looked at them, but they were

n. 化学 ; 物质的化学组成（或性质），化学作用 confusing.
（现象） ; （常指有强烈性吸引力的）两人间的关
系 ; 〈比喻〉神秘的变化（过程）
例句:
connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/
Chemistry is the study of matter. n. 连接 ; 联系，关系 ; 连接点 ; 亲戚
例句:
collapse /kəˈlæps/
QuickServe cleans roofs, fixes Internet
connections and replaces broken
vi. 折叠 ; 倒塌 ; 崩溃 ; （尤指工作劳累后）坐下 windows.
vt. 使倒塌 ; 使坍塌 ; 使瓦解 Membership in this group often depends
n. 垮台 ; （身体的）衰弱 on family connections, wealth or
例句: military power.
In professional sports, most teams
During earthquakes many people are
have close connections to the medical
often killed by collapsing buildings
community.
and bridges.
There are several possible causes for
bee colony collapse.
cost effective /kɔst ɪˈfɛktɪv/
collide /kəˈlaɪd/
[计] 成本的有效的，效能价格合算的，价格可取的 ;
[经] 本轻利厚，成本效果
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例句:
This kind of word-of-mouth advertising

is very cost effective.
damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
vt.& vi. 损害，毁坏

n. 损害，损毁 ; 赔偿金 adj. 情绪低落的，沮丧的 ; 萧条的 ; 下陷的，低的 ;
例句: 中间凹下的
v. 压下(depress的过去式和过去分词) ; 使愁苦 ; 降
Floodwaters damage or destroy many 低（价格） ; 使跌价
houses and businesses.
例句:
Some storms cause flooding and major
damage to homes and cities. When I think about things too deeply I
get depressed.
When someone is depressed they feel
deep /dip/ very sad.
adj. 深的 ; 深远的，深奥 ; 重大的，深刻的 ; 强烈

的，痛切的，深厚的
n. 深处，深渊
destroy /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
adv. 深深地，深入地 vt. 破坏，摧毁 ; 消灭，歼灭（敌人） ; 杀死 ; 使失
例句: 败
Earthquakes are caused by forces deep 例句:
within the Earth. Fires destroy buildings, land and

forests.
In a hurricane, high winds destroy
deeply /ˈdiplɪ/ buildings and sometimes cause
adv. 在深处 ; 浓浓地 ; 强烈地 ; 精心地 flooding.
例句:
When I think about things too deeply I detail /dɪˈteɪl/

get depressed.
n. 详述 ; （照片、绘画等的）细部 ; 细目，琐碎 ;
各种细节
vt. 详述，仔细汇报 ; 选派 ; 清晰地说明 ; 给于细部
depressed /dɪˈprɛst/
装饰
例句:
Sometimes I feel like I'm lost in day-

to-day details.
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earthquake /ˈɜrθkweɪk/
n. 演变 ; 进化 ; 发展
n. 地震 ; 大变动 ; 动乱例句:
例句: Biology is the study of life, including
Earthquakes are caused by forces deep its structure and evolution.
within the Earth.
expand /ɪkˈspænd/
electrical /ɪˈlektrɪkl/ vt. 使…变大 ; 扩张 ; 详述
vi. 扩展 ; 发展 ; 张开 ; 展开
例句:
The company plans to expand to 10

cities within the next 24 months.
The lungs expand when inhaling air and
contract when exhaling air.
adj. 用电的，与电有关的，电学的 ; 令人激动的，

紧张的，惊人的 expression /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
例句: n. 表现，表示，表达 ; 表情，脸色，态度，腔调，
QuickServe handles plumbing and 声调 ; [数]式，符号 ; 词句，语句，措辞，说法
electrical issues 24 hours a day. 例句:
From her facial expression, it was
ever /ˈɛvɚ/
obvious that she really disliked him.
Throughout the interview he should
adv. 永远 ; 曾经，这以前 ; 究竟，到底 ; 可能 observe their expressions to see how
例句: they are responding.
Do you ever look up at the sky and

think about life?
fee /fi/
n. （加入组织或做某事付的）费 ; 专业服务费，业
evolution /ˌɛvəˈluʃən, ˌivə-/ 务报酬 ; 小费，赏钱 ; [法] 继承的产业
vt. 付给报酬，给小费 ; 〈英〉雇用，聘请
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例句: n. 力 ; 武力 ; （社会）势力 ; 魄力
A fee is a charge for a service.
For a small fee, customers subscribe 例句:
to the service.
such as gravity.
finished /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
flooded areas.
adj. 完成了的 ; 技术高超的 ; 精湛的 ; 〈俚〉死了 Earthquakes are caused by forces deep
的，完蛋了的 within the Earth.
v. 结束，完成( finish的过去式和过去分词) The military includes an army, an air
force, and a navy.
例句:
I'm almost finished.
flood /flʌd/ frighten /ˈfraɪtn/
vt. 使惊恐，使恐慌 ; 吓走，赶走

vi. 害怕，惊恐
例句:
Doesn't that frighten you a bit?
n. 洪水 ; 泛滥 ; 溢流 ; 探照灯
geology /dʒiˈɑlədʒi/
vi. 涌出 ; 为水淹没 n. 地质学 ; （某地区的）地质情况 ; 地质学的著作

vt. 淹没
例句:
例句:
Floods happen when rivers rise and and history of the Earth and other
overflow their banks. planets.
force /fɔrs/ great /ɡret/
adj. 伟大的，杰出的 ; 优异的，显著的 ; 很多的 ; 重

大的
adv. [口语]很好地 ; 令人满意地，成功地，顺利地 ;
得意地
n. 大人物们 ; 伟大人物 ; 重要人物，大师 ; 名家
例句:
That's great. Thanks Dan.

Have a great day.
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The company takes great pride in being I couldn't see or hear anything.
honest with its customers. I've heard it many times.
She has heard that the park is very
beautiful.
hammer /ˈhæmɚ/
highly /'haɪlɪ/
adv. 高度地 ; 极，非常 ; 非常赞许地
例句:
These service employees are highly

trained and provide excellent service.
n. 铁锤，榔头 ; 链球 ; （拍卖时用的）木槌 ; 音槌
vt.& vi. 锤打 ; 反复敲打，连续击打（尤指发出大 history /ˈhɪstəri/
声）
vt. 击败 ; 猛踢 ; 猛击 ; 轻易打败（对方） n. 历史，历史学 ; 发展史 ; 履历，经历 ; （某地
的）沿革
例句:
例句:
I'll need a screwdriver and maybe a
hammer. Are you ready for your history test?
Hammers are used to pound in nails. In history class we learn about the
past.
handle /ˈhændl/ and history of the Earth and other
planets.
n. （织物、毛皮等的）手感 ; 手柄 ; 举动 ; 柄状物
Cleopatra was one of the most famous
vi. 操作，操控 ; 容易搬运
female rulers in history.
vt. 用双手触摸、举起或握住 ; 用手操作，操纵 ; 处
理或负责，管理 ; 〈美〉买卖，经营
例句: hurricane /ˈhɜrəkən/

QuickServe handles plumbing and
electrical issues 24 hours a day.
hear /hɪr/
vt.& vi. 听到，听见

vt. 听说 ; 得知 ; 听取 ; 审理
vi. 听 ; 听见 n. 飓风，十二级风 ; 飓风般猛烈的东西 ; （感情等
例句: 的）爆发 ; <英>飓风式战斗驱逐机
Early in the morning we can often hear 例句:

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In a hurricane, high winds destroy In this type of business, person to

buildings and sometimes cause person contact is the key to success.
flooding.
Some hurricanes have winds of more
than 200 miles an hour. kill /kɪl/
vt.& vi. 杀死…

vt. 使停止[结束，失败] ; 破坏，减弱，抵消 ; 使痛
in addition /ɪn əˈdɪʃən/
苦，使受折磨 ; 使笑得前仰后合，使笑死了
adv. 另外 ; 除此之外 ; 并且 ; 况且 n. 杀死 ; 猎 ; 被捕杀的动物 ; 猎物
adj. 致命的
例句:
例句:
In addition, QuickServe gives bonus
points to customers for each year that Here are some types of terrible events
they subscribe. that hurt or kill people.
Over 60 million people were killed in
World War 2.
interact /ˌɪntɚˈækt/
v. 相互作用 ; 互相影响 ; 互动
least /list/
例句:
adj. 最小的 ; 最少的（ little的最高级） ; 最不重要
Chemists study how various substances 的，地位最低的
interact with each other. adv. 最少，最小
n. 最小 ; 最少量
issue /ˈɪʃu/
例句:
The least expensive service plan is

n. 问题 ; （报刊的）期，号 ; 发行物 ; 流出
called the basic plan.
vt. 发行 ; 发布 ; 流出
vi. 发行 ; 造成…结果 ; 在…上挑起争论
例句: lightning /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
QuickServe handles plumbing and adj. 闪电般的，快速的

electrical issues 24 hours a day. n. 闪电，雷电
vi. 打闪
key /ki/
例句:
There are many causes for fire,

n. 钥匙 ; （打字机等的）键 ; 关键，线索，秘诀 ;
including lightning.
（音乐的）调
Many forest fires are caused by
vt. 键入 ; 锁上 ; 调节…的音调 ; 提供线索
lightning.
vi. 使用钥匙
adj. 关键的 ; 主要的
例句: number /ˈnʌmbɚ/
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n. 模式 ; 花样，样品 ; 图案 ; 榜样，典范
vt. 模仿 ; 以图案装饰
vi. 形成图案
例句:
Mathematics is the study of numbers,

shapes, patterns and change.
As a result, sea levels are rising and
n. 数字 ; 数量 ; 号码 ; 编号 weather patterns are changing.
例句:
philosopher /fəˈlɑsəfə(r)/
Question number 1: What's your name?
n. 哲学家，哲人 ; 思想家，学者 ; 豁达的人 ; 爱卖
弄大道理者
and shapes.
The number of customers in each city 例句:
is growing rapidly. You sound like a philosopher or a
poet.
overflow /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊ/
vt.& vi. 溢出，淹没 ; 挤满，充满 ; 洋溢 ; 资源过剩 poet /ˈpoʊət/

n. 泛滥，溢出物 ; 溢流管 ; 充溢，过多 ; 超出额 n. 诗人 ; 空想家 ; 古典芭蕾舞大师
vi. 泛滥，溢出 ; 充溢
adj. 溢出的，满出的例句:

例句:
poet.
Floods happen when rivers rise and
overflow their banks.
public /ˈpʌblɪk/
painful /ˈpenfəl/ adj. 公众的，公共的 ; 公开的 ; 政府的 ; 人人知道

的，知名的
adj. 痛苦的 ; （肉体）疼的 ; 费力的，（工作）困 n. 大众 ; 社会 ; 公共场所 ; （文学家等的）爱读者
难的 ; 讨厌的，使人厌烦的
例句:
例句:
These are public restrooms.
A broken bone can be very painful. If a store is open to the public, it
Headaches can be very painful and can means anyone can come in.
last for a long time. The public can buy shares of this
If understanding is painful, I'd company.
rather not understand. He protected himself by bribing police
pattern /ˈpætərn/
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quality /ˈkwɑləti/

素养 ; 品种
adj. 优质的，高质量的 ; 上流社会的
例句:

quality.
vt.& vi. 复制，重现，再版 ; 生殖，繁殖
vt. 使再次发生 ; 再现
quality isn't good.
Quality service provides its own 例句:
reward to the company. Biologists study how life survives and
To be enchanting means to have a reproduces.
mysterious, charming quality.
result /rɪˈzʌlt/
quick /kwɪk/
n. 结果 ; （尤指足球比赛的）胜利 ; [体]比分 ; 成功
adj. 快的，急速的 ; 聪明的，凌厉的 ; 灵活的 ; 短时实现的事
间做成的 vi. 发生，产生 ; 归结为，导致 ; 后果，终结 ; 由…
adv. 迅速地，快速地而造成[产生]
n. （指甲下的）活肉 ; 感情的中枢，感觉最敏锐的
例句:
地方 ; 要害，核心
Here are some of the test results.
例句:
Quickserve provides quick, reliable results.
repair services to homes. Cost effective means that the results
They liked your proposal so much that are good without paying a high price.
they made a quick decision. Accidents with fire can be very
serious and can result in very painful
injuries.
replace /rɪˈples/
vt. 替换 ; 代替 ; 把…放回原位 ; （用…）替换
例句:
reward /rɪˈwɔrd/
n. 报酬 ; 报答 ; 赏金 ; 酬金
vt. 酬谢，奖赏 ; 报答，惩罚
windows. 例句:
Quality service provides its own reward

to the company.
reproduce /ˌriprəˈdus/
Employees are rewarded for their hard
work with vacations and bonuses.
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roof /ruf,rʊf/ others.

n. 屋顶，房屋 ; 最高部，顶部 ; 最高限度 ; 口腔顶
deepest feelings and emotions.
部
vt. 给…盖顶 ; 覆盖 ; 保护，庇护
例句:

sound /saʊnd/
windows. n. 声音，声响 ; 音调，声调 ; 声波 ; 嘈杂声

vi. 响，发声 ; 听起来，好像 ; 回响 ; [音乐]乐器等被
奏响
science /ˈsaɪəns/ vt. 使出声，使发声 ; 清楚地发出 ; 宣布，发表 ; 颂
扬
adj. 健全的 ; 合理的 ; 完好的，无损的 ; 明智的
adv. 彻底地，充分地
例句:

and noisy.
n. 科学 ; 技术，知识 ; 学科 ; 理科 the sound of birds singing.
例句:
poet.
My first class is science. Wow, she doesn't sound very nice.
sciences. structure /ˈstrʌktʃɚ/
n. 结构 ; 构造 ; 建筑物 ; 体系
share /ʃer/
vt. 构成，排列 ; 安排
例句:
出的）一份 ; 市场占有率 Biology is the study of life, including
vt.& vi. 共有 ; 共用 ; 均摊 its structure and evolution.
例句:
study /ˈstʌdi/
vi. 考虑 ; 沉思 ; 默想 ; 努力
online.
思
Greedy people want more than their 例句:
share and can cause many problems for
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I study a little bit every day. 例句:

The owners decide to take the company
Chemistry is the study of matter,
public.
including the structure of atoms and
molecules.
Biology is the study of life, the big picture /ði bɪɡ ˈpɪktʃɚ/
During this period he spent much of （非正式）整体情况
his time studying nature. 例句:
When I look up at the sky, I see the
success /səkˈsɛs/
big picture.
n. 成功，成就 ; 好成绩，好结果 ; 成功的人（或

物） train /tren/
例句:
In this type of business, person to

person contact is the key to success.
Their product was an instant success.
survive /sərˈvaɪv/
vi. 幸存，活下来 n. 火车 ; 行列 ; 一系列相关的事情 ; 拖裾

vt. 比…活得长，经历…之后还存在 ; 幸存 v. 训练 ; 教育 ; 培养 ; 修整
vt.& vi. 幸免于难 ; 挺过 ; 艰难度过例句:
例句: I don't wan t to miss my train.
Biologists study how life survives and People get on a train at a train
reproduces. station.
She survived the injury and became the These service employees are highly
world's most famous teenager. trained and provide excellent service.
take pride in /tek praɪd ɪn/ universe /ˈjunɪvɜrs/
v. 以…为傲 n. 宇宙 ; 天地万物 ; 经验领域
例句: 例句:
The company takes great pride in being The universe is so large, and we are so
honest with its customers. small.
take sth public various /ˈveriəs/
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adj. 各种各样的 ; 多方面的 ; 许多的 ; 各个的，个别 n. 行动，活动 ; 功能，作用 ; 手段 ; [法]诉讼

的
例句:
例句:
Verbs are used to express actions, such
Chemists study how various substances as to sit down or stand up.
interact with each other.
announcement /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
word-of-mouth /ˌwɜdəv'maʊθ/
n. 通告 ; 布告 ; 预告 ; 宣告
adj. 口头的，口述的
例句:
例句:
I'll make the announcement at the
This kind of word-of-mouth advertising beginning of next month.
is very cost effective.
be in favor of sth/doing
would rather /wʊd ˈræðɚ/ sth
宁愿，宁可例句:
例句: She's in favor of it, and she'll help
If understanding is painful, I'd rather me.
not understand.
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burn /bɜrn/
about /əˈbaʊt/
的
例句: vt.& vi.& link-v. （使）燃烧
He was just about to check out of his vt.& vi. 使用某物为燃料 ; 烧毁 ; 烧坏 ; 烧伤

n. 烧伤，烧痕
I live in Beijing. How about you? 例句:
Firefighters often rescue people from
shopping center.
burning buildings.
income.
action /ˈækʃən/
by fire or heat.
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cancel /ˈkænsəl/ very high.
vt. 取消，注销 ; 抵消，偿还 ; 〈数〉约去

vi. 抵消，中和 danger /ˈdendʒɚ/
n. 撤销，注销 ; 〈数〉（相）约
例句:
He explained the situation and

cancelled his reservation.
commute /kəˈmjut/
n. 危险 ; 危险物，威胁
例句:
The dangers of nuclear power include

deadly radioactive waste products.
deadly /ˈdɛdli/
vi. 通勤 ; 代偿
vt. 减刑 ; 交换 ; 用…交换 ; 使…变成
n. 通勤来往 ; 通勤来往的路程
例句:
The commute is already too long for me,

and I'm not going to change flats.
cost /kɔst/
adj. 极端的，非常的 ; 致命的，致死的 ; 非常有效
的 ; 如死一般的
n. 价钱，代价 ; 花费，费用 ; 牺牲 ; [用复数][法律] adv. 极其，非常 ; 死了一样地
诉讼费
例句:
vi. 价钱为，花费 ; 估计成本
vt. 付出代价 ; 估价 ; 使丧失 ; 使付出努力 The dangers of nuclear power include
例句:

their cost is quite different. demand /dɪˈmænd/
He isn't worried about the cost.
vt. 要求，请求 ; 需要 ; [法]召唤 ; 询问，盘问
The purse on the left costs $100 more
n. 需求 ; 需要 ; 要求，请求 ; 销路
than the purse on the right.
vi. 需要 ; 请求 ; 查问
A slice of pizza costs the same as a
sandwich. 例句:
Medical costs in the United States are
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Energy output from hydropower is v. 表达 ; 表示 ; 显而易见 ; 快递邮寄

reliable and can be regulated to meet adj. 特快的 ; 迅速的 ; 用快递寄送的 ; 明确的
the demand. n. 特快列车 ; 快递服务
adv. 使用快速服务
例句:
describe /dɪˈskraɪb/
Verbs are used to express actions, such
vt. 描写，形容 ; 叙述 ; 描绘，作图 ; （行星等）周 as to sit down or stand up.
转
The express train has already left.
例句:
We use adjectives to describe objects,

such as a tall building.
fail /fel/
vt.& vi. 失败，不及格 ; 倒闭，破产 ; 缺乏 ; 衰退

vi. 衰退 ; 失败，不及格 ; 破产 ; 不足
drought /draʊt/ vt. 不及格 ; 使失望 ; 忘记 ; 舍弃
n. 失败，失误 ; 不及格 ; 不及格者 ; [商]期货交割失
n. 干旱（时期），旱季 ; 旱灾 ; （长期的）缺乏 ;
期
枯竭
例句:
例句:
His company failed after only a few
Energy output from hydropower is
months.
reliable, except during periods of
Most new businesses fail.
drought.
exactly /ɪɡˈzæktli/
Depression can be caused by
disappointing news or by failing to
adv. 精确地 ; 确切地 ; 完全地，全然 ; 恰恰 reach a goal.
例句:
This is exactly why I want to work on fossil /ˈfɑsl/

my own.
n. 化石 ; 僵化的事物 ; 老顽固，食古不化的人 ; 习
语中保存的旧词
explain /ɪkˈsplen/ adj. 化石的 ; 陈腐的，守旧的
例句:
vt.& vi. 讲解，解释
vt. 说明…的原因，辩解 A major source of energy comes from the
vi. 说明，解释，辩解 burning of fossil fuels.
例句:
He explained the situation and fuel /ˈfjuəl/

n. 燃料 ; （为身体提供能量的）食物 ; （维持、增
加感情的）刺激物 ; 竞选提神（或兴奋）剂（一种
express /ɪkˈsprɛs/ 健怡可乐，饮用后能使人精力充沛地从事竞选活
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动） The company is growing, so we're going

vt. 给…加燃料，给…加油 ; 激起 to hire more people.
vi. 补充燃料
例句:
hydropower /'haɪdroʊˌpaʊə/
A major source of energy comes from the
burning of fossil fuels.
Agriculture is heavily dependent on
gasoline to fuel machinery.
generate /ˈdʒɛnəˌret/
vt. 形成，造成 ; 产生物理反应 ; 产生（后代） ; 引

起 n. 水力发出的电力 ; 水电
例句: 例句:
Solar power can't be generated in Hydropower comes from the kinetic
cloudy weather and at night. energy of falling water.
get off /ɡɛt ɔf/ just /dʒʌst/
下（车、马等） ; 离开 ; 发出 ; （使）入睡 adv. 刚才 ; 仅仅，只是 ; 正好 ; 刚要

adj. 公正的，合理的 ; 恰当的 ; 合法的 ; 正确的
例句:
例句:
When the bus got to the airport, the
She just talks about herself.
bus driver helped him get off.
Maybe she just doesn't know how to be
around other people.
health plan He was just about to check out of his

例句:
Luckily, the hospital was on his health

plan. kidney /ˈkɪdni/
hire /haɪr/
vt. 聘用 ; 录用 ; 雇用 ; 租用
vi. 受雇 ; 得到工作
n. 租金 ; 酬金，工钱 ; [非正式用语] 被雇佣的人 ; 销
售部的两个新雇员
例句: n. 肾，肾脏 ; （可食用的动物的）腰子 ; 脾气，性

格
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例句: artificial, even the language!

She thought his presentation lacked
emotion and was too mechanical.
had a kidney stone.
kinetic /kɪˈnɛtɪk, kaɪ-/

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
pron. 没有东西 ; 没有事情 ; 无关紧要的东西 ; 毫无

adj. 运动的，活跃的，能动的，有力的 ; [物]动力
趣味的事
（学）的，运动的
n. 无关紧要的人[事] ; 零 ; 无
例句: adv. 毫不 ; 决不
Wind turbines convert the kinetic 例句:

energy of the wind into mechanical
From her point of view, he is doing
power.
nothing.
Nothing went the way it was supposed
make /mek/
to.
vt. 做，制造 ; 生产，制定 ; 使成为 ; 使产生

vi. 开始 ; 尝试 ; 行进 ; 增大 noun /naʊn/
n. 制造 ; 生产量 ; 性格 ; 形状，样式
n. 名词 ; 名词性单词 ; 名词词性
例句:
例句:
It was difficult for him to walk, but
Words that are nouns or pronouns are
he finally made it to the terminal.
used to represent objects.
make sure /mek ʃʊr/

nuclear /ˈnukliə(r)/
把事情弄清楚，核实或查明某事物 ; 设法确保出现
某事物 ; 务使
例句:
Make sure you have medical insurance.
mechanical /mɪˈkænɪkəl/
adj. 机械的，机械学的 ; 呆板的 ; 体力的 ; 手工操作 adj. 原子核的，原子能的 ; [细胞]细胞核的

的
例句:
例句:
Wind turbines convert the kinetic deadly radioactive waste products.
power.
Everything would be mechanical and on one's own
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靠自己的力量，独自地 ; 独力 ; 独立 n. [机]动力，功率 ; 力量 ; 政权，权力 ; 强国，大国

vt. 运转 ; 用发动机发动 ; 使…有力量
例句:
vi. 靠动力行进 ; 快速行进
I think I can do better on my own. adj. 权力的 ; 机械能的，电动的 ; 用电力（或动
力）发动的
output /ˈaʊtˌpʊt/
例句:
Solar power depends on sunlight.

n. 产量 ; 输出 ; 作品 ; [计]输出信号
Membership in this group often depends
vt. 输出
on family connections, wealth or
例句: military power.
Energy output from hydropower is Together, they share a power grid and
reliable and can be regulated to meet one coast of a dark forbidding
the demand. continent.
plentiful /ˈplɛntɪfəl/ prepare /prɪˈper/
adj. 丰富的 ; 富产的 ; 丰饶的 ; 充沛 vt. 准备 ; 预备（饭菜） ; 配备 ; 使（自己）有准备

vt.& vi. 筹备，进行各项准备工作 ; 做好思想准备 ;
例句:
作出，制订 ; 锻炼（身体等），训练
Solar energy is one of the cleanest and
例句:
most plentiful sources of energy.
When you're traveling, please be
prepared for emergencies.
point of view /pɔɪnt ʌv vju/ People wanted meals that were healthy
but easy to prepare.
n. 观点
例句:
They have the same point of view.

product /ˈprɑdʌkt/
n. 产品 ; 结果 ; 乘积 ; 作品
例句:
poorly /ˈpʊrli/
adv. 穷困地 ; 差劲地 ; 看不起地
adj. 身体不舒服的 ; 健康欠佳的
Advertisers try to increase the demand
例句: for a product or service.
Adverbs express the quality of an

action, such as how well or poorly
something is done.
quickly /ˈkwɪklɪ/
adv. 迅速地 ; 立即 ; 马上
power /ˈpaʊɚ/
例句:
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He started to sweat and breathe The day she isn't honest with me will
quickly. be the end of our relationship.
With the pain medicine, the pain went We also use verbs to express
away very quickly. relationships, such as to love someone
or to own something.
Line graphs are used to show the
radioactive /ˌreɪdoʊˈæktɪv/ relationship between two variables,
such as time and distance.
remain /rɪˈmen/
n. 剩余物，残骸 ; 残余 ; 遗迹 ; 遗体
vi. 留下 ; 保持 ; 留待 ; 依然
vi.& link-v. 搁置 ; 剩余，剩下 ; 逗留 ; 终属，归于
adj. 放射性的例句:
例句: Fossil fuels remain the largest source

of energy for most countries.
Since food only remains in the stomach
for about an hour, he must have eaten
a large meal shortly before his death.
regulate /ˈrɛɡjəˌlet/
vt. 调节，调整 ; 校准 ; 控制，管理 represent /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

例句: vt. 表现，象征 ; 代表，代理 ; 扮演 ; 作为示范
Energy output from hydropower is vi. 代表 ; 提出异议
reliable and can be regulated to meet 例句:

the demand.
Words that are nouns or pronouns are
used to represent objects.
relationship /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
In a republic, individuals are elected
rest /rest/
n. 休息 ; 剩余部分 ; 支持物 ; 宁静，安宁

vt.& vi. （使）休息 ; （使）倚靠[支撑]
vi. 休息 ; 静止 ; 停止 ; 安心
vt. 使休息 ; 使轻松 ; 使长眠 ; 使依赖
n. 关系 ; 联系 ; 浪漫关系 ; 血缘关系
例句:
例句:
For the rest of the day, Lisa stayed in
bed.
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She wants the rest of the day to go as injuries.

usual. He isn't being serious, but is only
Until then he'll just rest in his joking with his friend.
hotel. You really are serious about this.
risk /rɪsk/ situation /ˌsɪtʃuˈeʃən/
n. 危险，冒险 ; 保险额 ; 被保险人或物 n. （人的）情况 ; 局面，形势，处境 ; 位置 ; [心理

vt. 冒…的危险 ; 使…冒风险（或面临危险）学]情境
例句: 例句:
You're taking a big risk. He explained the situation and

scale /skel/
solar /ˈsoʊlə(r)/
adj. 太阳的，日光的 ; 利用太阳能的 ; 根据太阳决

定或测定的
n. 日光浴室
例句:

n. 规模 ; 比例（尺） ; 鱼鳞 ; 级别
vt. 测量 ; 攀登 ; 刮去…的鳞片
vi. 衡量 ; 攀登 ; （鳞屑）脱落 ; 生水垢 source /sɔrs/
例句:
n. 根源，本源 ; 源头，水源 ; 原因 ; 提供消息的人
Reptiles are covered by scales and vt. （从…）获得 ; 发起 ; 向…提供消息 ; 寻求（尤
include snakes, lizards and turtles. 指供货）的来源
On a scale of 1 to 10, the pain was an vi. 原料来源 ; 起源 ; 寻求来源 ; 寻求生产商（或提
8. 供商）
Scales and rulers are used to measure 例句:
weight and length.
serious /ˈsɪriəs/ The place where a river begins is its

source.
adj. 严肃的，严重的 ; 认真的，庄重的 ; 重要的 ; 危 To determine the root of a problem
险的 means to find its source.
例句:
Accidents with fire can be very serious

and can result in very painful
sunlight /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/
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n. 阳光
例句:
Without enough sunlight, plants and

plant-eating animals quickly died.
Solar power depends on sunlight.
test /test/ n. 涡轮机 ; 汽轮机 ; 透平机
n. 试验 ; 考验 ; 测验 ; 化验例句:
vt. 测验 ; 考查 ; 考验 ; 勘探
Wind turbines convert the kinetic
vi. 受试验 ; 受测验 ; 受考验 ; 测得结果
例句: power.

had a kidney stone.
turn out /tɚn aʊt/
结果是 ; 关掉 ; 制造 ; 出席
then /ðɛn/
例句:
Things didn't turn out the way they

adv. 那时 ; 然后 ; 那么 ; 话说回来
were supposed to.
例句:
Sometimes the elevator doesn't work. waste /west/

Then they take the stairs. n. 浪费，白费，挥霍钱财 ; 废料，废品，废物 ; 荒
He looked both ways, and then started 地，荒芜 ; 消耗（量），损耗
to run across the street. vt.& vi. 徒劳 ; （使）损耗 ; （使）消瘦 ; 浪费
He was in real pain then. vt. 破坏 ; 干掉 ; （游戏或比赛中）大胜
adj. 废弃的，无用的，荒芜的
toilet /'tɔɪlət/
例句:
He doesn't want to waste money.

n. 洗手间 ; 坐便器 ; 梳洗
Nuclear energy is efficient and
例句: doesn't produce carbon gases as a
waste product.
The toilet is broken in the men's
bathroom.
He went to the toilet, but that didn't
It seems like a waste of time.
help.
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turbine /ˈtɜrbaɪn/
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a number of /e ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv/ He was interested in the properties of

water.
许多的 ; 一些
例句:
After 1500, Leonardo spent time in a

be jealous of /bi ˈdʒɛləs ʌv/
number of Italian cities. v. 妒嫉 ; 忌妒 ; 妒忌 ; 嫉妒
例句:
ability /əˈbɪlɪti/ Some people say that his master became

jealous of Leonardo's great talent.
n. 能力，资格 ; 能耐，才能
例句:
It wasn't long before his ability

be known for /bi non fɔr/
surpassed that of his master. v. 因…而众所周知
例句:
allow /əˈlaʊ/ She was known for her great beauty and
charming voice.
vt. 允许 ; 承认 ; 给予 ; 准许（做某事）
vi. 容许 ; 考虑
例句: beauty /ˈbjuti/
Factories like this one allow harmful

chemicals to get into the air or
water.
She allows him to get another glass of
wine.
apprentice /əˈprɛntɪs/
n. 美好 ; 美人 ; 完美 ; 突出的范例
n. 学徒，徒弟 ; 新手
例句:
vt. 使…做学徒
She was known for her great beauty and
例句:
charming voice.
In Florence, he became an apprentice to
a famous master painter.
bury /ˈbɛri/
be interested in /bi ˈɪntrɪstɪd

vt. 埋葬，葬 ; 为…举行葬礼 ; 隐藏，埋藏，遮盖，
掩蔽 ; 专心致志于，埋头于，沉溺于
ɪn/
n. 布里
对…感兴趣 ; 关心
例句:
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He was buried in a church which was Mozart composed and performed some of
destroyed during the French the world's greatest classical music.
Revolution. By the age of five he was already
When the earth shakes, buildings can composing music.
collapse and people can be buried
inside.
crop /krɑp/
n. 农作物 ; 产量 ; 庄稼 ; 平头
charming /ˈtʃɑrmɪŋ/
vt. 种植 ; 收割 ; 修剪 ; 剪短
adj. 迷人的，可爱的 ; 英俊的，潇洒的 ; 令人陶醉 vi. 收成 ; 收获
的
例句:
v. 使高兴 ; 使陶醉，使着迷
Pesticides and fertilizers are used by
例句:
farmers to grow crops.
She was known for her great beauty and
charming voice.
dedicate /ˈdɛdɪˌket/
vt. 奉献，献身 ; （为表示感情或敬意将著作、乐

church /tʃɜrtʃ/
曲、艺术作品等）题献给（某人、某事业等）(to) ;
（在书、音乐或作品的前部）题献辞 ; 以…供奉
例句:
Gandhi dedicated his life to the

pursuit of truth.
In his autobiography, Mr Lang
dedicated the book to his mother and
father.
n. [宗]教堂 ; [宗]教徒 ; [宗]教派 ; [宗]教会
adj. 教会的 ; 礼拜的
vt. 领…到教堂接受宗教仪式 demonstrate /ˈdɛmənˌstret/
例句:
vt. 证明，证实 ; 论证 ; 显示，展示 ; 演示，说明
He was buried in a church which was vi. 示威游行
destroyed during the French
例句:
Revolution.
Leonardo's early drawings and paintings
demonstrated a rare talent.
compose /kəmˈpoʊz/
vt. 组成，构成 ; 调解 ; [印刷]排（字） ; 使安定 develop /dɪˈvɛləp/

vt.& vi. 创作（乐曲、诗歌等） ; 为…谱曲
vi. 构图，构成 vi. 发展 ; 生长 ; 形成 ; 发达
vt. 发展 ; 开发 ; 研制 ; 冲洗（胶片）
例句:
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Leonardo spent a lot of time outdoors n. 环境，外界 ; 周围，围绕 ; 工作平台 ; （运行）

and developed a strong interest in 环境
nature.
例句:
They have developed the ability to see
the Earth's magnetic field. Companies need to try harder to protect
Health authorities need to develop the environment and our health.
strategies to reduce high blood The second most important factor was
pressure. the work environment.
They have developed a very clever way

to increase the efficiency of their
sales team.
farm /fɑrm/
n. 农场，农庄 ; 农家 ; 畜牧场 ; 农田
vt. 耕种 ; 养殖 ; 承包，包出 ; 佃出（土地）
development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ vi. 经营农场
n. 发展，进化 ; 被发展的状态 ; 新生事物，新产品 ; 例句:

开发区
Waste water and carbon gases from farm
例句: animals are bad for the environment.
In his notes, he predicted the

development of advanced weapons.
fertilizer /ˈfɜrtəlaɪzə(r)/
n. 肥料，化肥 ; 受精媒介物 ; 促进发展者

educate /ˈɛdʒəˌket/
例句:
vt.& vi. 教育，教导 ; 训练，培养
vt. 使理解或接受
例句:
He was educated at home in reading,

writing and mathematics.
flip /flɪp/
encourage /ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒ/
vt. 鼓励，鼓舞 ; 支持 ; 促进 ; 鼓动
例句:
His father recognized his talent and

encouraged him.
vt. 轻弹，轻击 ; 按（开关） ; 快速翻转 ; 急挥
His friends encouraged him to play a
vi. 发疯 ; 急动 ; 捻 ; 蹦蹦跳跳
piece of music for them. n. 浏览 ; 空翻 ; （射击时枪管的）跳跃 ; 轻抛
adj. [口语]无礼的，轻率的，油腔滑调的 ; 冒失的，
鲁莽的
environment /ɛnˈvaɪrənmənt,
-ˈvaɪən-/ 例句:
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I'll flip it up in the air. heads /'hedz/

Wait! Let's flip for it!
adj. 正面朝上的
n. 上端( head的名词复数 ) ; 头脑 ; 头部 ; （持续
flow /floʊ/ 的）头痛

v. 用头顶（球）( head的第三人称单数 ) ; 带领 ; 使
vi. 流 ; 垂 ; 流出 ; （谈话、文体等）流畅朝…方向行进 ; 位于排行之首
n. 流动 ; 滔滔不绝 ; 涨潮 ; 连贯
例句:
vt. 使泛滥 ; 淹没 ; 排出
One side of a coin is heads and the
例句:
opposite side is tails.
Animal wastes and other chemicals flow
into the ground and pollute water
supplies. history /ˈhɪstəri/
n. 历史，历史学 ; 发展史 ; 履历，经历 ; （某地
bridge.
的）沿革
The water is flowing over a waterfall.
例句:

harmful /ˈhɑrmfl/
adj. 对…有害的 ; 能造成损害的 ; 不利 ; 不良 past.
例句:
and history of the Earth and other
Factories like this one allow harmful planets.
chemicals to get into the air or Cleopatra was one of the most famous
water. female rulers in history.
have access to /hæv ˈæksɛs independence /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/

tu/
n. 独立，自主 ; 足够维持闭居生活的收入 ; 独立心 ;
使用 ; 接近 ; 可以利用自恃心
例句: 例句:
He had access to books at his father's Gandhi used nonviolent resistance to
home. lead India to independence.
have freedom to do interest /ˈɪntrɪst, -tərɪst, -ˌtrɛst/

例句: n. 兴趣，爱好 ; 利害关系，利益 ; 利息 ; 趣味，感
There, he had the freedom to paint and 兴趣的事
draw whatever he wanted. vt. 使产生兴趣 ; 使参与，使加入 ; 引起…的意愿 ;

使产生关系
例句:
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Gandhi was a leader who used nonviolent

resistance to lead India to
independence.
nature.
Interest is what we pay to lenders
when we borrow money.
masterpiece /ˈmæstərpis/
n. 杰作，名作 ; 杰出的事
invade /ɪnˈved/
例句:
vt.& vi. 侵入，侵略 ; 进行侵略 ; 蜂拥而入，挤满 ;
His detailed illustrations are
（疾病，声音等）袭来，侵袭
masterpieces.
vt. 涌入 ; 侵袭 ; 侵犯 ; 干扰
例句:
In 1499, the French invaded Italy and

nonviolent /ˌnɑnˈvaɪələnt/
Leonardo left Milan. adj. 非暴力的
例句:
lawyer /ˈlɔjɚ/ Gandhi used nonviolent resistance to

lead India to independence.
n. 律师，法学家
例句:
Leonardo's father was a lawyer and

note /noʊt/
landowner, and his mother was a n. 笔记 ; 便笺 ; 音符 ; 钞票

peasant. vt. 注意 ; 记录 ; 对…加注释 ; 指出
例句:
lead /lid/ In his notes, he predicted the

vt. 领导 ; 引导 ; 指挥
Sam has made some notes about what to
vi. 领导 ; 导致 ; 用水砣测深
do at an interview.
n. 铅 ; 领导 ; 榜样 ; 枪弹
Note that the blood in the lungs flows
adj. 领头的 ; 最重要的 ; 领先的
in a loop from the heart.
例句: Blood pressure, it was noted, plays a
Gandhi used nonviolent resistance to major role in both forms of stroke.
lead India to independence. If Caesar received a warning note, why

didn't he read it?
leader /ˈlidɚ/
observe /əbˈzɜrv/
n. 领袖，领导者 ; 负责人 ; 指挥者 ; 领唱者
vt.& vi. 观察 ; 研究
例句:
vt. 遵守 ; 观察 ; 庆祝
vi. 注意 ; 说 ; 评述 ; 当观察员
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例句: It's very personal, so I can't give you

any details.
birds.
pesticide /ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd/
offer /ˈɔfə(r)/ n. 杀虫剂，农药
vt. 提供，给予 ; 提出，提议 ; 出价，开价 ; 表示愿例句:

意
vi. 提议 ; 企图，想要 ; 供奉
n. 提议 ; 出价，开价 ; 试图 ; 求婚
例句:
Thanks for the offer, but I can handle

project /ˈprɑdʒekt/
it. vt. 放映 ; 计划 ; 发射 ; 展现，使突出

She's offering to listen to his vi. 伸出，突出
problems.
例句:
He left Italy when the king offered
him a position. Leonardo left many paintings and
projects unfinished.
To see, light was projected from our
perform /pərˈfɔrm/ eyes to illuminate things as we look
at them.
vt.& vi. 执行 ; 履行 ; 表演 ; 扮演
vt. 工作 ; 做 ; 进行 ; 完成
vi. 运行，表现 ; （驯兽）玩把戏
pursuit /pərˈsut/
例句:
n. 追赶 ; 工作
Mozart composed and performed some of
例句:
the world's greatest classical music.
Some people expect to be praised when Gandhi dedicated his life to the
they have performed well. pursuit of truth.
Every day the remaining staff of
maintenance personnel perform their
routine tasks. recognize /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz/
vt. 认出 ; 识别 ; 承认
vi. 承认，确认 ; [法律]具结，立保证书
personal /ˈpɜrsənl/
例句:
adj. 个人的，私人的 ; 身体的 ; 亲自的 ; 人身攻击的
n. （报刊上的）人事栏，分类人事广告版 ; 人称代
encouraged him.
名词 ; 关于个人的简讯
She didn't want anyone to recognize
例句: her, so she wore a disguise.
The painting was recognized as a
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masterpiece after its completion. We need good health to keep us strong.

disagreeing.
remains /rɪˈmenz/ Animals such as ants and seed-eating
birds are strong indicators of water.
n. 遗骨，遗体，残骸，残余，遗迹 ; 废墟，遗址，
遗迹，剩余（物），余额
v. 留下( remain 的第三人称单数) ; 保持 ; 留待 ; 仍 getting reliable information, backed
然是 by strong evidence.
例句:
The exact location of his remains is nature.
unknown.
study /ˈstʌdi/
resistance /rɪˈzɪstəns/
n. 抵抗 ; 阻力 ; 抗力 ; 电阻 vi. 考虑 ; 沉思 ; 默想 ; 努力
例句:
思
Gandhi used nonviolent resistance to
例句:
lead India to independence.
self-educated /ˈsɛlfˈɛdʒəˌketɪd/ Chemistry is the study of matter,
including the structure of atoms and
molecules.
Biology is the study of life,
During this period he spent much of
his time studying nature.
adj. 自修的，自学的 truth /truθ/

例句: n. 真理 ; 真相，事实 ; 忠实，忠诚 ; 现实，现实性
In other subjects, he was mostly self- 例句:
educated.
pursuit of truth.
strong /strɔŋ/
He probably isn't telling the truth.
The truth is that nobody will ever
adj. 强的 ; 坚强的 ; 强烈的 ; 强壮的 know what really happened.
adv. 强劲地 ; 猛烈地 ; 大大地 ; 坚强地
例句:
turn /tɜrn/
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vt.& vi. 使转动 ; 旋转 ; 使改变方向 ; 使不适

例句:
When you get there, turn left and go

about 50 meters.
This time it's my turn to pay. n. 战争 ; 战争期间 ; 斗争 ; 论战
vi. 进行战斗，作战 ; 同…处于交战状态
urgent /ˈɜrdʒənt/
例句:
Weapons were important because Italy

adj. 急迫的 ; 催促的 ; 强求的 ; 极力主张的
was constantly at war during this
例句: period.
It's urgent that I speak with him.
water supply /ˈwɔtɚ səˈplaɪ/

voice /vɔɪs/ n. 供水系统 ; 给水（量）
n. 嗓音 ; （动词的）语态 ; 呼声，发言权 ; 歌唱才例句:

能
Animal wastes can pollute water
vt. 发音 ; 表达，说出 ; 给（一部乐曲）配上声部 ;
supplies.
给（如管风琴音管）整声
例句:
Would you like to leave a voice weapon /ˈwɛpən/

message?
vow /vaʊ/
n. 誓言 ; 郑重宣布
vt.& vi. 起誓，发誓 ; 郑重宣告
例句:
n. 武器，兵器
They say that the master vowed to never
vi. 武装，提供武器
paint again!
例句:
Weapons were important because Italy

war /wɔr/
was constantly at war during this
period.
workshop /ˈwɜrkʃɑp/
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n. 车间 ; 专题讨论会，研究会 ; 创作室 ; 实习班，例句:

实验班
The British writer, Jane Austen, was
例句: born in England in 1775.
For the next few years Leonardo worked

at his master's workshop.
writing /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
n. 文字 ; 写作 ; 文章 ; 笔迹
write /raɪt/ v. 写（ write的现在分词） ; 写信
例句:

As a young girl in Pakistan, Malala
became famous for her writings on
women's education.
vt.& vi. 写 ; 写信 ; 写作 ; 作曲
例句:
youth /juθ/
n. 年轻 ; 青年，小伙子 ; 初期，少年（青年）时期 ;
〈集合词〉青少年们
She wrote some of the most popular
love stories of all time. 例句:
As a youth, Alexander was taught by the
writer /ˈraɪtɚ/
Greek philosopher Aristotle.
n. 作家 ; 作者 ; 撰写人 ; 写字…的人
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Part 1 10:45.
alongside /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ carrying a pack on his back.

adv. 在…的侧面 ; 在…旁边 ; 与…并排 of your throat is often red and
prep. 在…旁边 ; 横靠 ; 傍着
infected.
例句: This underlines the importance of
Many early cities were built alongside
by strong evidence.
rivers.
ankle /ˈæŋkəl/
bacteria /bækˈtɪriə/
n. 细菌(bacterium的名词复数)
n. 踝，踝关节 ; 脚脖子
例句:
例句:
A sore throat can be caused by viruses
Someone with a sprained ankle may need
or bacteria.
to use crutches to walk.
A sprained ankle can be so painful
that you can't walk.
burn /bɜrn/
back /bæk/

的）靠背
vi. 后退 ; 倒退
adj. 背部的 ; 后面的 ; 以前的 ; 拖欠的
adv. 以前 ; 向后地 vt.& vi.& link-v. （使）燃烧
例句: vt.& vi. 使用某物为燃料 ; 烧毁 ; 烧坏 ; 烧伤

n. 烧伤，烧痕
I'll be right back. 例句:
I'll ask my mom and call you back. Firefighters often rescue people from
You can pay me back tomorrow. burning buildings.
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When we burn fossil fuels, waste n. 耳朵痛

例句:
by fire or heat. Earaches occur more often among small
children than adults.
cable car /ˈkebəl kɑr/

excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
n. <美>（电）缆车
adj. 兴奋的，激动的 ; 活跃的 ; 激发的 ; 受刺激的
例句:
v. 使兴奋（ excite的过去式和过去分词）
Yesterday, they went downtown and rode
例句:
the cable cars.
Christina has never been there before,
so she is excited.
common /ˈkɑmən/
adj. 普通的 ; 通俗的 ; [数学]公共的 ; 共有的 flat /flæt/

n. [法律]（对土地、水域的）共有权 ; 公共用地 ; 普
通 ; 平民 adj. 平的 ; 单调的 ; 不景气的 ; 干脆的
adv. （尤指贴着另一表面）平直地 ; 断然地 ; 水平
例句:
地 ; 直接地，完全地
Infection is one of the common causes n. 平地 ; 公寓 ; 平面
of an earache. vt. 使变平 ; [音乐]使（音调）下降，尤指降半音
vi. 逐渐变平 ; [音乐]以降调唱（或奏）
例句:
downtown /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/
Where is she living? Has she found a
n. 市中心区 ; （市中）商业区 flat?
adj. 商业区的，闹市区的 Flats are more expensive there and the
adv. 在商业（闹市）区 ; 到闹市区
quality isn't good.
例句: A valley is a low, relatively flat
area between hills or mountains.
Yesterday, they went downtown and rode
the cable cars.
form /fɔrm/
earache /ˈɪreɪk/
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n. 形状，形式 ; 外形 ; 方式 ; 表格 n. 热，热度，高温 ; 热烈，激烈 ; （身体的）发

vt. 形成 ; 构成 ; 组织 ; 塑造烧，发热 ; 发情
vi. 形成，产生 ; 排队，整队 vt.&vi. 使温暖，使热 ; 激发…的感情，使兴奋
例句: 例句:
He filled out an application form and If we heat the molecules, they move
stood in a long line. faster and away from each other.
There are many forms of life on Earth, These gases trap heat from the sun, so
including human beings. the Earth is getting warmer.
Some valleys are formed by flowing A burn is an injury to the skin caused
water, and others are formed by by fire or heat.
glaciers.
high school /haɪ skul/

fun /fʌn/
n. <美>中学 ; <英>大学预科
n. 乐趣 ; 娱乐活动 ; 嬉戏，嬉闹 ; 有趣的事
例句:
adj. 使人愉快的 ; 开心的
vi. 嬉闹 ; 开玩笑 The first time Christina went to San
Francisco was when she was a high
例句:
school student.
Music videos are really fun.
relax and have fun. infected
adj. （伤口）被感染的
glacier /ˈgleɪʃər/
v. （受）传染( infect的过去式和过去分词 ) ; 污染 ;
影响
n. 冰河，冰川
例句:
例句:
Some valleys are formed by flowing of your throat is often red and
water, and others are formed by infected.
glaciers.
infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/
hear of /hɪr ʌv/
n. <医>传染，感染 ; 传染病，染毒物 ; 影响
知道 ; 同意 ; 得悉 ; 因…受到报偿或惩罚
例句:
例句:
Infection is one of the common causes
I've never heard of it. of an earache.
Have you ever heard of Jack Ma?
injury /ˈɪndʒəri/
heat /hit/
n. 伤害，损害 ; 受伤处 ; 伤害的行为
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例句: vi. 发生 ; 出现 ; 闪现
A headache can be caused by an injury 例句:

to the head.
Earaches occur more often among small
landform /ˈlændfɔrm/
The same thought has occurred to me
lately.
n. 地形
例句:
pressure /ˈprɛʃɚ/
Mountains are landforms higher than
n. 压（力） ; 压力 ; 气压（或血压）（的缩略形
2000 feet above sea level.
式） ; 压（迫）感
vi. 施加压力 ; 迫使 ; 使（机舱等）增压
match /mætʃ/ 例句:
A change in air pressure is one of the

common causes of an earache.
I don't want you to sit there putting
pressure on me.
put out /pʊt aʊt/
n. 比赛 ; 对手 ; 相配的人（或物） ; 火柴生产 ; 伸出 ; 出版 ; 扑灭
vt. 相同 ; 适应 ; 使较量 ; 使等同于
例句:
vt.& vi. 使相配，使相称
例句:
ground and roll to put the fire out.
He enjoyed watching some great soccer
matches.
Ankle injuries often happen in soccer put together /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
matches or when a football player is
组成整体 ; 综 ; 缀合 ; 拼
tackled.
例句:
The Pacific Ocean covers more area than

national park /ˈnæʃənəl pɑrk/ all the continents put together.
n. 国家公园
例句: rainfall /ˈrenˌfɔl/

Tomorrow they're planning to drive to
n. 阵雨，降雨 ; 降雨量
Yosemite national park.
例句:
Deserts are areas of land that receive

occur /əˈkɚ/ little or no rainfall.
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relax and have fun.
range /rendʒ/
n. 范围 ; 射程 ; 类别 ; （山脉，房屋等的）排列
vi. 搜索 ; 变化 ; 延伸 ; 漫游 rock /rɑk/
vt. 排列 ; （按一定位置或顺序）排序 ; 把…分类 ; n. 岩石，石头 ; 摇滚乐 ; 棒糖 ; <非正式>宝石（尤
徘徊指钻石）
adj. 牧场的，放牧区的 v. 摇晃 ; 摇动 ; 震动
例句: vi. 演奏摇滚乐 ; 随摇滚乐起舞
Humans need temperatures to be in a 例句:

comfortable range. Mountains are made of many types of
Desert temperatures can range from rocks.
cold at night to very hot during the
daytime.
run /rʌn/
receive /rɪˈsiv/
vt.& vi. 收到 ; 接到 ; 接纳 ; 接待
vt. 接收 ; 受理 ; 欢迎 ; 承受
vi. 接到，获得 ; 接见，欢迎 ; [电子学] 接收 ; [橄榄
球] 接球
例句:
Deserts are areas of land that receive vt.& vi. 跑 ; 移动 ; （使）流动

little or no rainfall. n. 奔跑 ; 行程 ; 放映期 ; 一系列
vt. 使奔跑 ; 使…快速移动 ; 运行，经营 ; 划
relatively /ˈrɛlətɪvlɪ/ adj. 融化的 ; 浇铸的 ; 跑的筋疲力尽的
adv. 关系上地 ; 相对地 ; 比较地 ; 较比例句:
例句: She can run very fast.

A valley is a low, relatively flat area
through it.
between hills or mountains.
relax /rɪˈlæks/
election.
vt.& vi. （使）轻松 ; （使）松弛 ; 放宽 ; （使）放 He disagrees with how the CEO is
松 running the company.
vt. 缓和，减轻 ; （使大便等）通畅
vi. 变得轻松 ; 变得随和 ; 变得和蔼 ; 通便
例句:
sea /si/
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n. 海 ; 海洋 ; 许多 ; 大量 It's been three years since she started

her own business.
例句:
They have been there for two hours,
Mountains are landforms higher than since 11:15.
2000 feet above sea level. Since we don't have another non-
smoking room for you, I'll upgrade you
to a suite.
seafood /ˈsiˌfud/
skin /skɪn/
n. 皮，皮肤 ; （蔬菜，水果等）外皮 ; 毛皮
vt. 剥皮，削皮 ; 擦破皮，擦伤 ; 欺骗
vi. 使愈合，长皮
adj. <俚>色情的
例句:
n. 海产食品，海鲜
例句: by fire or heat.
They walked along the ocean and ate

lunch at a seafood restaurant.
small /smɔl/
adj. 小的 ; 难为情的 ; 低级的，卑劣的 ; 细微的，微

sharp /ʃɑrp/ 弱的
adv. 小小地 ; 卑鄙地
adj. 敏锐的 ; 锋利的 ; 狡猾的，聪明的 ; 尖锐的
n. 细小部分，腰部 ; 琐碎东西 ; 身份低的人 ; 矮小
adv. 猛烈地 ; 尖锐地 ; 尖利地 ; 偏高地
的人
n. 升半音 ; 尖头 ; 骗子 ; 内行，专家
vt. [音乐]把（音调）升高（半音）例句:
vi. [音乐]升音演奏（或演唱）
Bill teaches in a small university.
例句: There is a small pond.
A knife or sharp object can cut someone Earaches occur more often among small
and cause bleeding. children than adults.
An earache is a sharp, dull or burning

pain in the ear.
soccer /ˈsɑkə(r)/
n. <美>足球 ; 〈口〉英式足球
since /sɪns/
例句:
prep. 从…以来 ; 自从…之后 ; 自从
He enjoyed watching some great soccer
adv. 以后，此后 ; 后来 ; （距今几年）以前 ; （从
matches.
那时候起几年）以前
Ankle injuries often happen in soccer
conj. 自从…以来 ; 自从…的时候起 ; 既然 ; 因为
matches or when a football player is
例句: tackled.
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source /sɔrs/
n. 根源，本源 ; 源头，水源 ; 原因 ; 提供消息的人

vt. （从…）获得 ; 发起 ; 向…提供消息 ; 寻求（尤
指供货）的来源
vi. 原料来源 ; 起源 ; 寻求来源 ; 寻求生产商（或提
供商）
adj. 陡峭的，险峻的 ; 过分的，夸张的 ; 极高的 ; 急
例句:
剧升降的
Solar energy is one of the cleanest and vt. 浸泡 ; 使渗透或沉溺 ; 使浸透
most plentiful sources of energy. vi. 在液体中浸泡
The place where a river begins is its n. 泡的行为或过程 ; 被浸泡的状态 ; 浸泡液
source.
例句:
To determine the root of a problem
Christina was surprised by how steep
means to find its source.
the hills are.
sprained
stream /strim/
n. 河流，小河，川，溪 ; 潮流，趋势，倾向 ; （事
件等的）连续，（财富等的）滚滚而来 ; 流出，流
注，一连串
vt.& vi. 流，流动
vi. 飘扬 ; 招展 ; 鱼贯而行 ; 一个接一个地移动
vt. 按能力分班（或分组） ; 按能力分班（或分组）
例句:
v. 扭伤（关节）( sprain的过去式和过去分词 )
例句:
Someone with a sprained ankle may need As water enters from other streams, a
to use crutches to walk. river grows.
A sprained ankle can be so painful Rivers are streams of water that
that you can't walk. usually begin in mountains and flow
into the sea.
steep /stip/
suggest /səɡˈdʒɛst, səˈdʒɛst/
vt. 建议，提议 ; 暗示 ; 使想起 ; 启示
例句:
What do you suggest?

He suggests that they meet later this
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week.
This suggests that the Iceman may have
been an important leader.
swallow /ˈswɑloʊ/
vt.& vi. 吞，咽 ; 忍耐，忍受

vt. 不流露 ; <口>忍受，轻信
n. 山谷，溪谷，峡谷，谷地，深谷 ; 流域 ; [建筑]屋
n. [鸟]燕子 ; 胃管，食道 ; 一次吞咽的量 ; （滑车等
顶排水沟，屋面斜沟
的）通索孔
例句:
例句:
If you have a sore throat, it may be
painful to swallow.
glaciers.
terrible /ˈtɛrəbəl/
virus /ˈvaɪrəs/
adj. 可怕的 ; 危害极大的 ; <非正>很糟的 ; 劣质的
adv. 口〉非常，很，极
n. 可怕的人
例句:

accident.
nightmare! n. 病毒 ; 病毒性疾病 ; 毒素，毒害 ; [计算机科学]计
I went there two weeks ago and the 算机病毒
例句:
A sore throat can be caused by viruses

vacation /veˈkeʃən, və-/ or bacteria.
n. 假期，休假 ; [古] 空出，撤出，辞去

vi. 度假
work out /wɚk aʊt/
例句:
Christina is on a two-week vacation.

This is the first vacation she has had
for a long time.
valley /ˈvæli/
解决 ; 作出 ; 锻炼 ; 了解某人的本质
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例句: n. 基础 ; 基地 ; 根据 ; 基数（如十进制的10 和二进

制的2）
They usually worked out three times a
vt. 基于 ; 把…建立在 ; 把…放在或设在（基地） ;
week.
把…置于底座（或基座）上
He tried to start a company two years
adj. 卑鄙的 ; 低级的 ; 贱的，劣的 ; 庶生的
ago, but it didn't work out.
例句:
Part 2 The water drops from the top of the

upper fall to the base of the lower
adjacent /əˈdʒesənt/
fall.
Until we move into the new building
adj. 邻近的，毗邻的 ; （时间上）紧接着的 ; 相邻 we'll use this office as our temporary
base.
例句:
The adjacent sides of a rectangle are

perpendicular. be made up of /bi med ʌp ʌv/
由…组成
asteroid /ˈæstəˌrɔɪd/ 例句:
n. [天]小行星 ; 海盘车 ; 海星 The atmosphere is made up of gases such

adj. 星状的 as oxygen and nitrogen.
例句:
Asteroids that pass close to the Earth before /bɪˈfɔr,-ˈfor/

are called near-earth objects.
prep. 在…之前 ; 先于，优于 ; 当着…的面 ; 与其…
bad /bæd/ adv. 先前，从前 ; 在前，在前方
例句:
adj. 坏的，不好的 ; 严重的 ; 不舒服的 ; 低劣的，有
害的 If today is Thursday, the day before
n. 坏人，坏事 yesterday was Tuesday.
adv. 不好地，非常地 April comes after March and before
例句: May.
We need to do this before it's too
late.
If the traffic isn't too bad, they
should be back in San Francisco by 10
o'clock.
it.
base /bes/
building blocks
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n. （儿童游戏用的）积木( building block的名词复

数 ) ; 砌块
例句:
Atoms are the building blocks of

matter.
circular /ˈsɜrkjələ(r)/ n. [天]彗星 ; 孛
adj. 圆形的 ; 环行的 ; 迂回的，绕行的 ; 供传阅的，例句:

流通的
Asteroids and comets are objects
n. 通知，通告 ; 印制的广告，传单
smaller than planets.
例句:
The Earth is a planet that goes around

the sun in a circular orbit. could /kʊd/
aux. “can”的过去式 ; 能够，打算 ; 用于假设语气的

条件句 ; 用于虚拟语气的结论句
circumference /sərˈkʌmfərəns/
例句:
n. 周围，圆周 ; 胸围
If they collide with Earth they could
例句: cause an extinction event.
Pi is the ratio of a circle's First, could you tell me about your
circumference to its diameter. family?

Could you give me its number?
coast /koʊst/
cube /kjub/
n. 海岸 ; 滑坡
vi. （汽车或自行车）（尤指不用动力向山坡下）滑 n. 立方形，立方体 ; 立方，三次幂 ; 小房间
行 ; （做事）不出力 ; 不费力地取得成功 ; （不用多 vt. 求…的立方 ; 把（食物）切成小方块 ; 测定…的
少动力）快速平稳地移动体积
vt. 沿海岸航行例句:
例句: The volume of a sphere is 4/3 pi r
They are going to cross the Golden Gate cubed.
Bridge and go north along the coast.
cut down (on sth)

comet /ˈkɑmət/ 例句:
He wants me to cut down on my

expenses.
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deal /dil/
vt. [牌戏]分 ; 分配 ; 经营 ; 施予
n. （一笔）交易 ; 许多 ; 待遇 ; 发牌
vi. 论述 ; （有效地或成功地）处理 ; 惩处 ; 交易
adj. 冷杉木制的，松木制的
例句:
We are trying to negotiate a better

n. 电子
deal, but it isn't easy.
I want to know how the government 例句:
plans to deal with these issues.
Outside the nucleus are electrons,
To deal with something means to do
which have a negative charge.
something about it.
email /'imeɪl/
decrease /dɪˈkris/
n. 电子邮件
n. 减少，减小 ; 减少量 vt. 给…发电子邮件
vi.&vt. 减少，减小
例句:
例句:
I've been getting some strange emails
A force can increase or decrease the
from my boss.
speed of an object, and it can change
the direction of motion.
When a country has a negative growth equidistant /ˌikwɪˈdɪstənt, ˌɛkwɪ-/
rate, its population is decreasing.
adj. 距离相等的，等距的
例句:
drop /drɑp/
All points on the surface of a sphere
vt.& vi. （使）落下 ; 投下 ; （使）降低 ; 减少 are equidistant from its center.
vt. 放弃 ; 停止 ; （故意）降下 ; 垂下（眼睛）
n. 滴 ; 空投 ; 降落 ; 少量
vi. （水或其他液体）滴 ; 结束 ; （因受伤或死等） expense /ɪkˈspɛns/
倒下 ; 退出
n. 费用 ; 花费的钱 ; 消耗 ; 花钱的东西
例句: vt. 向…收取费用 ; 把…作为开支勾销
The water drops a total of 740 meters. 例句:

She isn't worried by the possibility
The Jacksons have many expenses.
that prices may drop in the future.
Their largest expense is the rent.
His boss wants him to cut down on his
electron /ɪˈlektrɑn/
expenses, which means to spend less.
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fall /fɔl/ n. 火，燃烧物 ; 火灾 ; 射击，发射 ; 热情

vt.& vi. 开火，射击 ; 燃烧 ; 引爆炸药 ; 充满热情
v. 落下 ; 跌倒 ; 减少 ; 沦陷
vt. <口>解雇 ; 射（箭） ; 激励 ; 射出（子弹）
例句:
例句:
Getting too close to a fire can be very
dangerous.
ground.
He is afraid of being fired.
He's going to fire the HR manager for
it was dark.
disagreeing with him.
bone.
If you catch on fire, fall to the gas /ɡæs/
ground and roll.
They are looking at Yosemite falls, n. 气体 ; [矿业] 瓦斯 ; 汽油 ; 毒气
vt. 加油 ; 毒（死）
which is the highest waterfall in the
vi. 加油 ; 放出气体 ; 空谈
park.
int. 该死！（令人气愤的人应即被送毒气室处死）
investment will lose money. 例句:
Everything inside the Sun is a gas.
figure /ˈfɪgjər/
Water becomes a gas at 100 degrees
Celsius.
n. 数字 ; 算术 ; 人物 ; 身材 An hour later they stopped for gas.
vi. 计算 ; 出现 ; 扮演角色
vt. 计算在内 ; 估计 ; 推测 ; 认为
例句:
glass /glæs/
A rectangle is a two dimensional figure

with 4 sides.
A triangle is a 2 dimensional figure
with 3 sides.
Co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs was a
major figure in the computer industry.
n. 玻璃 ; 玻璃制品 ; 镜子
fire /faɪr/ vt. 给某物加玻璃 ; 反映 ; 使平滑如玻璃
vi. 成玻璃状
例句:

container, such as this glass.
She allows him to get another glass of
wine.
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high-pressure /ˈhaɪˈprɛʃɚ/ 例句:
adj. 高压的，硬干的 They plan to eat lunch at a magnificent
v. 对…施加压力，强制 old hotel in the park.
例句:
A relaxing evening is the opposite of a mind /maɪnd/

high-pressure evening.
n. 心，精神，心力，知，智力，智慧 ; 心胸，头
脑，人 ; 愿望，目的，意向，意志，决心，见解，
意见 ; 记忆，记性，记忆力，回想
hold /hoʊld/
vi. 介意 ; 注意
vt. 拿住，握住 ; 保留，保存 ; 扣留，拘押 ; 容纳 vt. 专心于 ; 介意 ; 愿意做 ; 照顾
例句:
I'd like to relax, but I have a lot on
例句:
my mind.
We use our fingers to hold things. Do you mind if I get another glass of
The electric force between the nucleus wine?
and the electrons holds the atom The shot hurt a little, but Lisa
together. didn't mind.
These objects are too small to hold an I don't mind the long nights.
atmosphere in place.
In an adult, the bladder can hold
about half a liter of urine. motion /ˈmoʊʃn/
The prison was designed to hold up to
n. 运动 ; 手势 ; 动机，意向 ; 请求
336 prisoners. vt. 打手势 ; 向某人点头或摇头示意 ; 打手势要求[指
To captivate means to attract and hold 示]
one's attention. vi. 运动 ; 打手势
Could you hold the jackets for me?
例句:
I'll come back later.
A force changes the motion of a moving
object.
in place /ɪn ples/
在对的位置 ; 适当的 ; 在工作 ; 准备就绪

multiply /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪ/
例句:
vt.& vi. 乘 ; （使）相乘 ; （使）增加 ; （使）繁殖
These objects are too small to hold an adv. 多样地 ; 复合地 ; 多倍地 ; [电学]并联地，多路
atmosphere in place. 地
adj. 多层的 ; 多样的 ; 多股的
magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/
例句:
To find its area, multiply the width

adj. 壮丽的 ; 伟大的，高尚的 ; 华丽的，高贵的 ; 瑰
and length.
丽的
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negative /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ vt. 提供，给予 ; 提出，提议 ; 出价，开价 ; 表示愿

意
adj. 消极的，否认的 ; [数]负的 ; [心]反抗性的 ; 无预
vi. 提议 ; 企图，想要 ; 供奉
期结果的
n. 提议 ; 出价，开价 ; 试图 ; 求婚
n. 否定词语 ; 否定的观点 ; 消极性 ; [摄]底片
vt. 否定 ; 拒绝例句:
例句: Thanks for the offer, but I can handle

it.
She's offering to listen to his
problems.
When a country has a negative growth
He left Italy when the king offered
him a position.
To tear a person down means to hurt
them by saying negative things about
them. opposite /ˈɑpəzət/
Destructive comments in a discussion
can be very negative and cause bad adj. 相对的 ; 对面的 ; 对立的 ; [数学]（顶、边等）
feelings. 对的
prep. （表示位置）在…的对面 ; [数学]（顶、边
等）对的 ; 与…在一排 ; （表示方式）与…联合主
negatively /ˈnɛɡətɪvlɪ/ 演
adv. 在对面，对过
adv. 否定地 ; 消极地 ; 取消地 ; 负地 n. 对立面，对立物，相反的人[事物]
例句: 例句:
Atoms have a positively charged nucleus They are on opposite sides of the
and negatively charged electrons. street.
Though he cooperated with the A relaxing evening is the opposite of
treatment, he continued to think a high-pressure evening.
negatively.
orbit /ˈɔrbɪt/
nucleus /ˈnukliəs/
n. 中心，核心 ; （原子）核 ; 起点，开始 ; [微]细胞

核
例句:
At the center of an atom is its

nucleus, which has a positive electric
charge.
n. 轨道 ; 势力范围 ; 眼眶 ; （人生的）旅程，生活
过程
offer /ˈɔfə(r)/ vt.& vi. 在…轨道上运行，环绕轨道运行
vi. 盘旋 ; 绕轨道运行
vt. 绕轨道而行 ; 进入轨道
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例句: support each other.

Whatever happens, Harry is determined
Our solar system has several planets
to think positively.
which orbit around it.
The Earth is a planet that goes around
the sun in a circular orbit.
pressure /ˈprɛʃɚ/
n. 压（力） ; 压力 ; 气压（或血压）（的缩略形
pass /pæs/ 式） ; 压（迫）感
vi. 施加压力 ; 迫使 ; 使（机舱等）增压
vt.& vi. 走过 ; 通过 ; 批准 ; 度过
vt. 传球 ; 及格 ; 发生 ; 不要例句:
n. 通道 ; 通行证 ; 关口 ; 越过
A change in air pressure is one of the
例句: common causes of an earache.
I don't want you to sit there putting
Asteroids that pass close to the Earth
pressure on me.
are called near-earth objects.
She was really disappointed when she
failed to pass the examination.
These careers require applicants to
radio /ˈreɪdioʊ/
pass written and physical tests.
positive /ˈpɑzətɪv/
adj. 积极的 ; 确实的，肯定的 ; [数]正的 ; [医]阳性的

n. 正面 ; 正片 ; [语]原级形容词 ; [数]正量
例句:
n. 无线电 ; 收音机 ; 无线电广播台 ; 无线电收发报
At the center of an atom is its 机
nucleus, which has a positive electric vt.& vi. 用无线电发送讯息 ; 作无线电广播 ; 用X射
charge. 线拍照
Feedback from customers has been
例句:
positive.
An optimistic person believes in a Christina wanted to listen to music, so
positive future. they turned on the radio.
positively /ˈpɑzətɪvli/ ratio /ˈreɪʃioʊ/
adv. 明确地 ; 断然地 ; 肯定地 n. 比，比率 ; 比例 ; 系数

vt. 求出比值，除，使…成比例 ; 将（相片）按比例
例句:
放大[缩小]
Atoms have a positively charged nucleus
例句:
and negatively charged electrons.
We try to think positively and we
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Pi is the ratio of a circle's n. 正方形 ; 广场 ; 平方 ; 方格

circumference to its diameter. adj. 成直角的 ; 平方的 ; （尤指在生意上）公平的 ;
正方形的
adv. 四四方方地 ; 成直角地 ; 正直地 ; 坚定地
since /sɪns/ vt. 使成正方形 ; 使成直角 ; 检测…的角度 ; 调整，
改正
prep. 从…以来 ; 自从…之后 ; 自从
vi. 一致 ; 成方形
adv. 以后，此后 ; 后来 ; （距今几年）以前 ; （从
那时候起几年）以前例句:
conj. 自从…以来 ; 自从…的时候起 ; 既然 ; 因为 The area of a circle is pi r squared.
例句: If the Earth were square instead of
round, things would be different.
It's been three years since she started
her own business.
since 11:15.
strange /strendʒ/
Since we don't have another non- adj. 陌生的，生疏的 ; 奇怪的，古怪的 ; 疏远的 ; 外

smoking room for you, I'll upgrade you 国的
to a suite. adv. 奇怪地 ; 陌生地 ; 冷淡地
例句:
slow /sloʊ/ I've been getting some strange emails

from my boss.
adj. 慢的 ; 迟钝的 ; 温和的 ; 慢于…的 It was strange how time had changed
adv. 慢慢地 ; 缓慢地 people in such different ways.
vt.& vi. （使）缓行，（使）减速
vi. 变慢 ; 变萧条
vt. 放慢 ; 阻碍 support /səˈpɔrt/
例句:
vt. 支持 ; 帮助 ; 支撑 ; 维持
I'm sorry, but you are such a slow n. 支撑 ; 支持者 ; [数学]支集 ; 支撑物
eater.
例句:
The Earth has a layer of gas above its

special /ˈspɛʃəl/ surface which helps to support life.
A country's social services system
adj. 特殊的 ; 专门的 ; 专用的 ; 重要的
provides support to people in need.
n. 专车 ; 特价 ; 特刊 ; 特约稿
You can be more persuasive if you have
例句: facts to support you.
Tomorrow is a special day for her.

Tomorrow night they have something
special planned.
taste /test/
n. 味道 ; 滋味 ; 味觉 ; 风味
vt.& vi. 尝，品尝
square /skwer/ vt. 吃 ; 喝 ; 浅尝
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vi. 尝味 ; 略进（饮食） ; （少量地）吃 ; 有某种味

道
例句: it.
The pizza didn't have much taste.

sour.
while /hwaɪl, waɪl/
I don't see how you can even taste it! conj. 在…期间 ; 与…同时 ; 虽然 ; 而
n. （一段）时间
vt. 消磨，打发（时间） ; （愉快而懒散地）度过
total /ˈtoʊtl/ （时间）（常与 away 连用）
adj. 总计的（金额等） ; 全部的 ; 完全的 ; 绝对的例句:

n. 总计，总数 ; 全体数量
While in Beijing, they plan to visit
vt.& vi. 总计达，计算…的总数
several Italian restaurants.
例句: To take a break from work means to
stop working for a while.
So the total cost is how much?
It isn't fair that she has to work
The water drops a total of 740 meters.
while he does nothing.
weak /wik/
without /wɪðˈaʊt, wɪθ-/
adj. 柔弱的，虚弱的 ; 无力的，软弱的 ; 不中用
adv. 在外部 ; 户外 ; 缺少 ; 没有或不显示某事物
的，愚钝的 ; 淡薄的
prep. 没有，缺乏 ; 在外面
例句: conj. 除非，如果不
A force can be strong or weak, and it 例句:
always has a direction.
A passive person is often seen as weak
and easy to control.
live.
I don't know what I would do without
whale /hwel, wel/ you.

He can't imagine life without his
girlfriend.
Part 3
a system of
例句:
n. [动]鲸，鲸鱼 ; 巨大的事物
A system of laws governs the behavior
v. 捕鲸 ; 击打，猛击
of people within a country.
例句: The heart pumps blood to all parts of
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the body through a system of arteries ask /æsk/

and veins.
vt.& vi. 问，询问 ; 需要 ; 要求，请求 ; 邀请
vt. 邀请 ; 请求允许 ; 要价 ; 询问
accept /ækˈsɛpt/ vi. 请，邀请 ; 询问 ; 要求
例句:
vi. 承认 ; 同意 ; 承兑
vt. 接受 ; 承认 ; 承担 ; 承兑 To cooperate means to do as asked.
例句:
She wants her parents to accept her way aware /əˈwer/

of life.
adj. 意识到的 ; 知道的 ; 觉察到的
accept a bribe. 例句:
He was accepted into the Conservatory
Your license has expired. Are you aware
of that?
She isn't aware of how hard he has
acid /ˈæsɪd/
been working.
adj. 酸味的 ; 尖刻的 ; 酸的 ; 酸性的

n. <化>酸 ; 酸味物质 beat /bit/
例句: vi. （心脏等）跳动 ; 搜索 ; （风、雨等）吹打 ;

（鼓）咚咚地响
The stomach uses acids to digest food
vt.& vi. 接连地击打
before passing it to the small
vt. 打败 ; 敲打 ; 控制 ; 避免
intestine.
n. 节拍 ; （鼓的）一击 ; 管区
adj. [美国口语]大吃一惊的 ; [常作 B-]“反传统一
artery /ˈɑrtəri/
代”成员的 ; 摇滚音乐的 ; [口语]（体力或情绪上）
疲劳不堪的
例句:
The heart is located in the chest and

it beats about once per second.
bite down
n. [解剖]动脉 ; 干线，要道咬紧牙关忍住 ; 一口咬下去
例句: 例句:
The heart pumps blood to all parts of A cracked tooth can be caused by biting
the body through a system of arteries down on something hard.
and veins.
bladder /ˈblædɚ/
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Braces are used by dentists to

straighten teeth over a period of
years.
bribe /braɪb/
n. 膀胱 ; 囊状物 ; 水疱 ; 空话连篇的人
例句:
In an adult, the bladder can hold about

half a liter of urine.
vt.& vi. 贿赂，行贿

block /blɑk/ n. 贿赂 ; 诱惑物
n. 块 ; 街区 ; <英>大楼，大厦 ; 障碍物，阻碍例句:

vt. 阻止 ; 阻塞 ; 限制
So now you're trying to bribe me.
例句: If he takes the money, he'll be taking
Turn right and go 2 blocks, to 3rd a bribe.
Avenue. An honest police officer will never
Dentists often inject something into accept a bribe.
the gum to block the pain.

career /kəˈrɪr/
n. 生涯 ; 职业 ; 事业 ; 速度，全速
adj. 作为毕生职业的
brace /bres/ vi. 全速前进，猛冲
例句:
After all this travel, Harry decided to

make travel part of his career.
cavity /ˈkævɪti/
vt. 支撑 ; 系紧 ; 准备，预备 ; 振作起来

vi. 准备好 ; 支持 ; 打起精神
n. 支持物 ; 铁钳，夹子 ; [语]大括号 ; 绷紧（身体部
位的）肌肉
例句:
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n. 腔，洞 ; 蛀牙，龋洞 command /kəˈmænd/

例句: n. 命令，指挥 ; 司令部，指挥部 ; [计算机]指令 ; 控
A cavity is caused by bacteria in the 制力
mouth. vt. 指挥，控制，命令 ; 命令 ; 应得，值得
vi. 给出命令 ; 命令，指令
adj. 指挥的，根据命令（或要求）而作的
charm /tʃɑrm/ 例句:
n. 魔力 ; 魅力 ; 咒文 ; （表链等的）小装饰品 To order someone to do something means

vt. 使陶醉 ; 诱惑 ; 对…行魔法 ; 令人陶醉 to command them to do it.
例句: A boss may use a request instead of a

command as a way to show respect to an
Each country had a charm of its own.
employee.
The new devices operate by converting
chest /tʃɛst/
thoughts into electronic commands.
contract /ˈkɑntrækt/
n. 合同 ; 契约 ; 协议
例句:

n. 胸部，胸腔 ; 箱子 ; 金库 ; 资金 The earliest start date would be one

month after signing the contract.
例句:
The heart is located in the chest and

it beats about once per second. countryside /ˈkʌntriˌsaɪd/
n. 乡村 ; 郊野 ; 乡下的全体居民
collect /kəˈlɛkt/ 例句:
vt. 收集 ; 收藏 ; 接走 ; 聚积 During the journey, they enjoyed
vi. 募捐 ; 募集 looking out the window at the

adj. 由受话人付费的 countryside.
例句:
The bladder is a balloon-shaped organ cracked /krækt/

that collects urine from the kidneys.
Most governments pay for their
services by collecting taxes from
their citizens.
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例句:
He wanted to experience other countries

and other cultures.
dental /ˈdɛntl/
adj. 牙齿的 ; 牙科的 ; （辅音）齿音的

adj. 有裂缝的 ; 声音沙哑的 ; 精神失常的 n. 齿音
v. 破裂 ; 崩溃(crack的过去分词) ; 发沙哑声例句:
例句: A dental cavity is a hole in a tooth.
A cracked tooth can be caused by biting A dental X-ray is a picture of your
down on something hard. teeth and gums.
Dentists treat a cracked tooth by
covering it with a crown.
digest /daɪˈdʒest/
crooked /ˈkrʊkɪd/
adj. 弯曲的 ; 不正当的 ; 歪扭的 ; 用不正当手段得来

的
v. 弯成钩形(crook的过去式和过去分词)
例句:
Braces are used on people with crooked

vt.& vi. 消化 ; 整理
teeth or after an injury.
vt. 吸收 ; 领悟 ; 玩味
vi. 消化 ; 吸收食物 ; [化学]加热
crown /kraʊn/
n. 文摘 ; 摘要 ; 法律汇编 ; 罗马法典
例句:
n. 王冠 ; 花冠（有时象征胜利） ; 王权 ; （某物
的）顶部 The digestive system digests food and
vt. （尤指通过增添成就、成功等）使圆满 ; 为…加 supplies energy to the body.
冕 ; 使圆满完成 ; 给…以荣誉 The stomach uses acids to digest food
vi. 露顶 before passing it to the small
intestine.
例句:
Dentists treat a cracked tooth by

covering it with a crown. digestive /daɪˈdʒɛstɪv, dɪ-/
culture /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
n. 文化 ; [生物学]（微生物等的）培养 ; 修养 ; 养殖
vt. 培植，培养
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n. 交换 ; 交易 ; 交易所 ; 兑换（率）
vt. 交换，互换 ; 兑换 ; 交换，调换
vi. 交换，替换 ; 进行易货贸易，作物物交换 ; [金融
业]（货币）交换，兑换
例句:
The lungs exchange oxygen from the air

with carbon dioxide from the blood.
adj. 消化的 ; 助消化的 Trade allows for the exchange of goods
n. 消化剂 and services between different
countries.
例句:
During the prisoner exchange, one of
The digestive system breaks down and the prisoners tried to escape.
absorbs food into the body. In this exchange, she is representing
The stomach is below the heart and is the point of view of employees who are
part of the digestive system. against the new policy.
They exchanged messages, and Jessica
said she couldn't make it.
dream /drim/ Gossip is information that is often
exchanged because it's exciting or
fun.
excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
n. 兴奋，激动 ; 令人兴奋的事 ; 刺激，振奋
例句:
vi. 梦想 ; 做梦 ; 梦见 ; 想到
His eyes were full of energy and
excitement.
vt. 梦想 ; 做梦 ; 想到
n. 梦想 ; 愿望 ; 梦
adj. 梦的 ; 理想的 ; 不切实际的
exhale /ɛksˈhel,ɛkˈhel/
例句:
vt. 发散出 ; 放出，放射 ; 使蒸发 ; [医]渗出
This person is having a scary dream. vi. 呼气 ; 放出 ; 发散
His dream was to work for an
例句:
Becoming a professional athlete is The lungs expand when inhaling air and
another dream job for many. contract when exhaling air.
expand /ɪkˈspænd/
vt. 使…变大 ; 扩张 ; 详述
exchange /ɪksˈtʃendʒ/
vi. 扩展 ; 发展 ; 张开 ; 展开
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例句: I'd like to give you a break.

I just don't want to go back to jail.
The company plans to expand to 10
Give me a break.
cities within the next 24 months.
gum /ɡʌm/
n. 口香糖 ; 树胶 ; 黏胶 ; 牙龈
experience /ɪkˈspɪriəns/ vt.& vi. 胶合 ; 涂以树胶 ; 使…有粘性
n. 经验，体验 ; 经历，阅历例句:

vt. 亲身参与，亲身经历 ; 感受 ; 发现
The branches of gum trees are a rich
例句: source of water, but the leaves are
poisonous.
A dental X-ray is a picture of your
experience.
teeth and gums.
He wanted to experience other
An X-ray shows what can't be seen on
countries and other cultures.
the surface of the teeth and gums.
The journey to Shanghai took many
experience.
hard /hɑrd/
adj. 困难的 ; 硬的 ; 有力的 ; 努力的

extract /ɪkˈstrækt/ adv. 努力地 ; 猛力地 ; 严重地 ; 沉重地
vt. 提取 ; （费力地）拔出 ; 选取 ; 获得
例句:
例句:
Seiko works very hard, but she likes
To extract a tooth means to remove it
her job.
from the mouth.
day.
a tooth.
umbrella.
frequently /ˈfrikwəntlɪ/
a tooth.
adv. 频繁地，屡次地 ; 往往 ; 动 ; 动辄 It's hard to believe they still don't
例句: know what happened.

Brushing your teeth frequently and
regularly can help prevent cavities.
give sb a break
例句: hi-tech /'haɪ'tek/
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adj. 高技术的 n. 国际组织 ; 国际体育比赛 ; 外国居留者 ; 国际股

票
例句:
例句:
Now he's working for a German hi-tech
company. His dream was to work for an
hold /hoʊld/

intestine /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/
vi. 拿住，握住 ; 同意，赞成 ; 保持不变 ; 有效 n. [解]肠

n. 握住 ; 保留 ; 控制 adj. 内部的 ; 国内的
例句: 例句:
We use our fingers to hold things. The stomach is below the heart and
The electric force between the nucleus connects to the small intestine.
and the electrons holds the atom
together.
These objects are too small to hold an jail /dʒel/
about half a liter of urine.
336 prisoners.
To captivate means to attract and hold
one's attention.
Could you hold the jackets for me?
I'll come back later. n. 监狱 ; 拘留所
vt. 监禁 ; 拘留
例句:
inhale /ɪnˈhel/
vt.& vi. 吸入 ; 〈非〉狼吞虎咽 ; 吸气 doesn't want to go back.
例句:
The process begins by inhaling air and journey /ˈdʒɜrni/

oxygenating the blood.
n. 旅行，旅程行期 ; 历程，过程
vi. 旅行，出游
vt. 在…旅行或旅行到过…
例句:
international /ˌɪntərˈnæʃnəl/
During the journey, they enjoyed
adj. 国际的 ; 两国（或以上）国家的 ; 超越国界的 ; looking out the window at the
国际关系的 countryside.
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The journey to Shanghai took many middle-aged /'mɪdl eɪdʒd/

adj. 中年的 ; 适合于中年人的 ; 具有中年人特点的
experience.
例句:
limit /ˈlɪmɪt/
He was a middle-aged man whose hair was
turning grey.
n. 限制 ; 限量，限度 ; 界限
vt. 限制，限定
例句:
officer /ˈɔfɪsə(r)/
n. 军官，警官 ; 高级职员 ; 公务员 ; 船长

He was going well above the speed
v. 指挥 ; 统率 ; 管理 ; 配置军官
limit.
There's a limit as to how much money 例句:
you can change at one time.
He has given his driver's license to
The power of the government in a
the police officer.
republic is limited by a constitution.
He's trying to pay the officer to let
him go.
liter /ˈlitɚ/
n. [计量] 公升（容量单位） organ /ˈɔrgən/
例句: n. 机构 ; 器官 ; 风琴 ; 元件
In an adult, the bladder can hold about 例句:

half a liter of urine.
The bladder is a balloon-shaped organ
lung /lʌŋ/
overnight /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/
adv. 在晚上 ; 在夜里 ; 突然 ; 很快

adj. 一整夜的 ; 晚上的 ; 突然的 ; 很快的
n. 前一天的晚上 ; 一夜的逗留
vi. 过一夜
例句:
Hotels are where travelers can stay

n. 肺 ; 呼吸器官 ; [医]辅助呼吸的装置 ; 〈英〉可供
呼吸新鲜空气的地方
It was an overnight train with
例句: sleeping cars.
The heart is located in the chest and past /pæst/
it beats about once per second.
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adj. 过去的，以前的 ; 结束的 ; 前任的

n. 过去，过往 ; 往事 ; [语]过去时
prep. 超过，超出 ; 远于 ; 越过
regularly /ˈregjələrli/
adv. 经过，超过 adv. 有规律地，按时，照例，按部就班地 ; 整齐

地，有条不紊地 ; 经常，不断地 ; 定期地
例句:
例句:
6:30 is a half past six.
In history class we learn about the Brushing your teeth frequently and
past. regularly can help prevent cavities.
In the past 50 years, the world's
In the past six months he has made 5 remove /rɪˈmuv/
trips.
vt. 开除 ; 去除 ; 脱掉，拿下 ; 迁移
vi. 迁移，移居 ; 离开
n. 距离，差距 ; 移动
prevent /prɪˈvɛnt/
例句:
vt. 预防 ; 阻碍 ; 阻止 ; [宗教]引领
vi. 阻挠，阻止 To extract a tooth means to remove it
from the mouth.
例句:
Brushing your teeth frequently and

regularly can help prevent cavities. require /rɪˈkwaɪr/
vt. 要求 ; 需要 ; 想要 ; 命令
vi. 要求，规定
professor /prəˈfɛsɚ/
例句:
n. 教授 ; （大学的）讲师，教员 ; 自称者，宣称者
His job requires him to do a lot of
例句:
traveling.
On the train, they met a Chinese The company is going to require
professor who spoke English. employees to stay in shape.
He called his teacher "Professor
Angry" because she always gave him a
hard time. show /ʃoʊ/
vt.& vi. 给…看 ; 表现出 ; 显露出 ; 上演

vt. 说明 ; 指示 ; 表明 ; 演示
pump n. 展览 ; 显示 ; 外观 ; 表演
n. 抽水机 ; 打气筒 ; 泵 ; 轻软舞鞋 vi. 被人看见，显现，显而易见
v. 用泵输送 ; 涌出 ; 急速摇晃 ; 盘问例句:
例句: An X-ray shows what can't be seen on
The heart pumps blood to all parts of the surface of the teeth and gums.
the body through a system of arteries Whether I vote or not won't make a
and veins. difference. It's all a show.
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sleeping car /ˈslipɪŋ kɑr/ straighten /ˈstretn/
vt.& vi. 变直，把…弄直 ; 整理，整顿 ; 使…改正 ;

使…好转
vi. 变好起来
例句:
Braces are used by dentists to

straighten teeth over a period of
years.
n. 卧车
例句:
It was an overnight train with sleeping

toxin /ˈtɑksɪn/
cars. n. 毒素 ; 毒质
例句:
southeast /saʊθˈist, saʊˈist/ The kidneys remove waste and toxins

from the blood.
n. 东南，东南方，（美国）东南部 ; 东南地区
adv. 在东南 ; 从东南 ; 向东南 ; 来自东南
adj. 东南的 ; 向东南的 ; 位于东南的 ; 东南部的 truth /truθ/
例句:
n. 真理 ; 真相，事实 ; 忠实，忠诚 ; 现实，现实性
This time he went to Southeast Asia.
例句:

still /stɪl/ pursuit of truth.
He probably isn't telling the truth.
adv. 仍，仍然 ; 更，还要 ; 静静地 ; 〈诗〉常，不
The truth is that nobody will ever
断地
know what really happened.
力的，死气沉沉的
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
（酒），蒸馏 vt.& vi. 懂，理解

conj. 但是 ; 然而 vt. 了解 ; 默认 ; 听说 ; 领会
例句: 例句:
It was still raining, so they took a I don't understand why people like to
taxi. take so many pictures of themselves.
It's 5:45, so you still have 15 I want to understand as much as
minutes. possible.
She studied hard for the test, but she They didn't understand what he was
still didn't do well. trying to say.
Stay still and don't say anything. Yes, I understand your concern.
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unforgettable /ˌʌnfərˈgetəbl/
adj. 难忘的 ; 铭刻肺腑的 wonderful /ˈwʌndərfl/
例句: adj. 极好的，精彩的，绝妙的 ; 美妙 ; 胜 ; 神妙
The journey to Shanghai took many 例句:

The view from the train was wonderful.
experience.
It was wonderful to watch him as he
was speaking.
urine /ˈjʊrən/
Part 4
add /æd/
vt. 增加 ; 补充 ; 附带说明 ; 把…包括在内

vi. 增加 ; 做加法 ; 累积而成 ; 扩大
n. 加法，加法运算 ; （一篇报道的）补充部分
例句:
n. 尿 ; 小便 ; 下泉
To upgrade something means to add
例句: features or quality.
In an adult, the bladder can hold agree /əˈɡri/
about half a liter of urine. vt.& vi. 同意，赞同
vi. [语]一致，符合 ; 商定，约定 ; 意见相合 ; （气
候、食物等）适宜
vein /ven/ vt. 同意，承认 ; 使和谐一致 ; 认为正确无误
n. 静脉 ; [地]矿脉，岩脉 ; [植]叶脉 ; 气质，倾向例句:

v. 使有脉络 ; 使有纹理 ; 象脉络般分布于
Don't you agree?
例句: I agree with you.
The heart pumps blood to all parts of Several appliance manufacturers have
the body through a system of arteries agreed to give QuickServe big
and veins. discounts.
whose /huz/ approach /əˈproʊtʃ/
pron. 谁的 ; 那个人的，那些人的 ; 他的，他们的 vt.& vi. 接近，走近，靠近

vt. 接近 ; 着手处理 ; 使移近 ; 试图贿赂（或影响，
例句: 疏通）
He was a middle-aged man whose hair was n. 方法 ; 途径 ; 接近
turning grey. vi. 靠近
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例句: They like people to look at them and

pay attention to them.
To flirt with someone means to let him
or her know that you want to be
approached.
They may not recognize the fact that
break sb's heart
someone is inviting them to approach. 使某人很伤心
Its word-of-mouth approach to
例句:
advertising has been cost effective.
QuickServe's approach to business is She broke his heart when she told him
proving to be successful. their relationship was over.
as long as /æz lɔŋ æz/ cancer /ˈkænsɚ/
只要 ; 如果 ; 既然 ; 由于 n. 癌症，恶性肿瘤 ; 弊病，社会恶习 ; 迅速蔓延的

恶劣的或危险的事物 ; [天]巨蟹座，巨蟹宫
例句:
例句:
I don't think I'm being taken advantage
He died of cancer when he was just 56
of as long as she's honest with me.
years old.
athlete /ˈæθˌlit/
center /ˈsɛntɚ/
n. 中心 ; （球队的）中锋 ; 中心区 ; 中枢
adj. 中央的，位于正中的 ; （在）中心的
vt. 集中 ; 使聚集在一点 ; 定中心 ; 居中
vi. 居中，有中心，被置于中心
例句:

n. 运动员 ; 体育家 ; 强壮的人 distance from its center.
She works in a hospital in the center
例句:
of Tokyo.
David Beckham is one of the world's When he went out, he loved to be the
richest and most famous athletes. center of attention.
center of attention.
attention /əˈtɛnʃən/
n. 注意，注意力 ; 照料，关怀 ; 殷勤
int. [口令]立正 century /ˈsɛntʃəri/
例句: n. 百年，一世纪 ; 百个 ; （板球）一百分 ; <美>百

元钞票
center of attention. 例句:
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During the 20th century, the population Life exists in a variety of

grew from 1.65 billion to 6 billion. conditions.
choose /tʃuz/ creation of the universe.
We have no choice but to postpone the
vt. 挑选 ; 认为…比其它更可取 ; 决定或选定
test, because the weather conditions
vi. 选择 ; 进行挑选
aren't right.
例句: The main reason it went out of control
Customers can choose to repair an was because of the bad road
appliance or upgrade it by buying a conditions.
new one. Iceman's body was in good condition
when it was found.
college /ˈkɑlɪdʒ/ be satisfied before something can
happen.
n. 大学 ; （英国）学院 ; 学会 ; （尤指必须交费
的）中学
例句: creation /kriˈeʃən/

He comes from a poor family and failed n. 制造，创造 ; 创造物，产物 ; （尤指<圣经>所述
his college entrance exams twice. 由上帝）创造天地，宇宙 ; （爵位等的）封授
例句:
comfortable /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, Despite his condition, he has made

ˈkʌmftəbəl/ important discoveries about the
creation of the universe.
adj. 舒适的 ; 安逸的，处于轻松的 ; 充裕的
例句:
Humans need temperatures to be in a creative /kriˈetɪv/

comfortable range. adj. 创造性的，有创造力的 ; 有创意的，创新的，
Outgoing people enjoy being with 创造的
others and are comfortable in social n. （非正式）创意人士
situations.
例句:
Though he was difficult to work for,

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ his creative genius inspired others to
do great work.
vt.& vi. 对…具有重要影响 ; 影响（某事发生的方
式） ; 保持（头发或皮肤等的）健康 ; 养护
dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeʃən/
n. 奉献 ; 献身精神 ; 教堂的)献堂礼 ; （书等作品上

例句:
的）题词
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例句:
The company's dedication to high dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/

quality service has proven to be
vt. 不喜欢 ; 厌恶
successful.
n. 厌憎 ; 讨厌
例句:
diagnose /ˌdaɪəgˈnoʊs/
Some people really dislike being around
vt. 诊断 ; 判断 self-centered people.
vi. 做出诊断 They generally dislike going to social
例句:
When he was 23, he was diagnosed with

ALS, a rare disease of the nerves. double /ˈdʌbəl/
adj. 双的 ; 两倍的 ; 两面派的 ; 双人用的
die of /daɪ ʌv/ vt. 使加倍 ; 把…对折 ; 重复

vi. 加倍，加倍努力 ; 快步走
死于（疾病、过度悲伤等） ; 强烈地感受到… adv. 两倍地 ; 双重地
n. 两倍 ; 双精度型
例句:
He died of cancer when he was just 56 例句:
years old. In the past 50 years, the world's

We don't have any other rooms with two
discount /ˈdɪsˌkaʊnt/ double beds.
They've made me a great offer, more
than double my present salary.
entrance /ˈentrəns/
n. 入口，进口 ; 进入 ; 进入方法，进入方式 ; 入场
权
vt. 使出神，使入迷 ; 使喜悦，使狂喜
vt. 打折扣，减价出售 ; 减息贷款 ; 削价出售，打
折 ; 减价，减量例句:
vi. 折扣 ; 贴现率 ; 贴现
n. 贴现 ; 数目 ; （任何面值上的）扣除额 ; （考虑
a subway entrance.
到故事、报告、报道等的夸张或偏见等）不全信
例句: He comes from a poor family and failed
I can give you a 20% discount. his college entrance exams twice.
If they buy a new one, they will get a He made an impressive entrance, but
discounted price, along with free when he left the meeting he looked
installation. tired and defeated.
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estimate /ˈɛstəˌmet/ They generally dislike going to social

n. 估计，预测 ; 报价，预算书 ; 评价，判断
vt. 估计，估算 ; 评价，评论 ; 估量，估价
例句: exam /ɪɡˈzæm/
It is estimated that the growth rate n. <口>考试 ; 测验

will be less than 1% by 2020.
例句:
Can you give us an estimate about how
long it will take? He comes from a poor family and failed
even /ˈivən/
exciting /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
adv. 甚至 ; 更加 ; 即使 ; 恰巧在…时候
adj. 公平的 ; 平坦的 ; 偶数的 ; 平均的 adj. 使人兴奋的，令人激动的
vt. 使平坦 ; 使相等 v. 刺激（excite的现在分词）
vi. 变平 ; 成为相等例句:
例句: Being in love with her makes my life
They want him to drive fast, even in exciting.
heavy traffic.
By the year 2050 the growth rate
should be even less. fail /fel/
His nose, which had always been large, vt.& vi. 失败，不及格 ; 倒闭，破产 ; 缺乏 ; 衰退
had grown even larger. vi. 衰退 ; 失败，不及格 ; 破产 ; 不足
vt. 不及格 ; 使失望 ; 忘记 ; 舍弃
n. 失败，失误 ; 不及格 ; 不及格者 ; [商]期货交割失
even if /ˈivən ɪf/ 期
即使，纵然 ; 虽然 ; 即若 ; 哪怕例句:
例句: His company failed after only a few

months.
Even if she hurts me sometimes, I love
Most new businesses fail.
her.
event /ɪˈvɛnt/ Depression can be caused by

reach a goal.
例句:

failure /'feɪljər/
One extinction event happened about n. 失败，不及格 ; 缺乏，不足 ; 破产，倒闭 ; 失败

250 million years ago. 的事，失败者
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例句: friendly /ˈfrɛndli/

Despite his many failures he has built adj. 友好的，亲密的 ; 有帮助的 ; 互助的
one of the world's largest internet n. 友谊赛
companies.
例句:
A year later he was arrested for
failure to pay taxes. They are friendly and pleasant to be
He focused on too many details and with, though sometimes they can't be
didn't see the overall shape, so the trusted.
product was a failure.
generally /ˈdʒɛnərəli/
feature /ˈfitʃɚ/
adv. 一般地，通常 ; 广泛地，普遍地 ; 概括地 ; 主
n. 特征，特点 ; 容貌，面貌 ; （期刊的）特辑 ; 故要地
事片
例句:
vt. 使有特色 ; 描写…的特征 ; 以…为号召物
vi. 起主要作用 ; 作重要角色 They generally dislike going to social
例句:
To upgrade something means to add

features or quality. go on /ɡo ɑn/
发生 ; 进行 ; 过去 ; 向前走
feedback /ˈfidˌbæk/ 例句:
n. 反馈 ; 反应 ; 反馈噪音 I didn't think you knew what was going

on.
例句:
Feedback from customers has been order number, please?
positive. For a while after that, life went on
as normal and the boy behaved.
figure /ˈfɪgjər/
n. 数字 ; 算术 ; 人物 ; 身材
greedy /ˈɡridi/
vi. 计算 ; 出现 ; 扮演角色 adj. 贪吃的 ; 贪心的 ; 贪婪的 ; 渴望的

vt. 计算在内 ; 估计 ; 推测 ; 认为
例句:
例句:
Selfish and greedy people don't share
A rectangle is a two dimensional figure things with others.
with 4 sides.
A triangle is a 2 dimensional figure
with 3 sides. growth /groʊθ/
n. 生长 ; 增长 ; 一茬植株 ; 肿块，肿瘤
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例句: The number of customers has increased

to more than 5000.
Because of its rapid growth, it has to
Global warming is the result of an
hire many new employees.
increase in carbon gases.
It is estimated that the growth rate
will be less than 1% by 2020.
industry /ˈɪndəstri/
hurt /hɜrt/ n. 工业 ; 产业（经济词汇） ; 工业界 ; 勤劳
vt. 损害 ; 使受伤 ; 使伤心 ; 使受皮肉之苦例句:

vi. 疼痛 ; 感到疼痛 ; 受痛苦 ; 有坏处，有害
n. 伤害 ; 痛苦
adj. 受伤的 ; 痛苦的 ; （受）损坏的
例句:

inspire /ɪnˈspaɪr/
mother called the doctor. vt. 鼓舞 ; 激励 ; 赋予灵感 ; 启迪

My left foot hurts. vi. 吸，吸入
Even if she hurts him sometimes, he
例句:
We are honest with each other, even Though he was difficult to work for,
when it hurts. his creative genius inspired others to

do great work.
The emotions of love have inspired
imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ poets throughout history.
vt. 想，设想 ; 想像 ; 料想，猜想 ; 误认为

vi. 想象 ; 猜想，推测
lie /lai/
例句:
v. 躺 ; 坐落在 ; 处于…状态 ; 说谎
He can't imagine life without his n. 谎言 ; 谎话 ; 状态 ; 位置
girlfriend.
例句:
It's nice to imagine playing a
favorite sport and getting paid for He wanted to lie down.
it. He was just lying there.

She has never lied to me about
anything important.
increase /ɪnˈkris/
vt.& vi. 增加，增大，增多

love /lʌv/
vt. 增强，增进 ; [缝纫]放（针）
vi. 增强 ; 增进 ; 增殖，繁殖 ; [缝纫]放针 vt.& vi. 爱，热爱 ; 爱戴 ; 喜欢 ; 赞美，称赞
vt. 喜爱 ; 喜好 ; 喜欢 ; 爱慕
例句:
n. 爱情，爱意 ; 疼爱 ; 热爱 ; 爱人，所爱之物
例句:
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Aren't you in love with her? 例句:

Even if she hurts him sometimes, he
The company has also improved its
business model.
She loves music.
Look at all the money companies pay
I love to read.
for models in advertising.
make a fool of sb negative /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

愚弄某人，欺骗某人
例句: 期结果的
I'm sorry to say this, but I think you
vt. 否定 ; 拒绝
are making a fool of yourself.
To make a fool of someone means to 例句:
make them look stupid. Outside the nucleus are electrons,
When a country has a negative growth
make friends rate, its population is decreasing.
交朋友 To tear a person down means to hurt
them by saying negative things about
例句:
them.
It's often difficult to make friends Destructive comments in a discussion
with a shy person because they won't can be very negative and cause bad
open up. feelings.
manufacturer /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃəɚ/ nerve /nɜrv/

n. 制造商，制造厂 ; 厂主 ; [经]厂商 n. 神经 ; 勇气，胆量 ; [植] 叶脉 ; 中枢
例句: vt. 鼓励，激励 ; 鼓起勇气
Several appliance manufacturers have 例句:
agreed to give QuickServe big When he was 23, he was diagnosed with
discounts. ALS, a rare disease of the nerves.
The appliance manufacturers have also
been happy with the results.
outgoing /ˈaʊtgoʊɪŋ/
model /ˈmɑdl/
adj. 对人友好的，开朗的 ; 出发的，外出的 ; 即将
离职的 ; 乐于助人的
n. 模型 ; 模特儿 ; 模式 ; 典型
例句:
vt.& vi. 做模特儿
vt. 模仿 ; 制作模型，塑造 ; 将…做成模型 Outgoing people often have many friends
adj. 典型的，模范的 and can be quite popular.
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peace /pis/ positive /ˈpɑzətɪv/
n. 和平 ; 和睦 ; 治安 ; 安心 adj. 积极的 ; 确实的，肯定的 ; [数]正的 ; [医]阳性的

例句:
例句:
She has won many prizes, including the
Nobel Peace Prize. At the center of an atom is its
Once free of desires we can reach a nucleus, which has a positive electric
state of peace and wisdom. charge.
Feedback from customers has been
positive.
percentage /pərˈsentɪdʒ/ An optimistic person believes in a
positive future.
n. 百分比，百分率 ; 比例，部分 ; [数]百分法 ; [商]
手续费
例句: professional /prəˈfɛʃənəl/

A high percentage of customers have adj. 专业的 ; 专业性的 ; 职业的
taken advantage of this new service. n. 专业人士
例句:
pleasant /ˈplɛzənt/ He started playing professional

football when he was just 17.
adj. 可爱的 ; 令人愉快的 ; 有趣的 ; 晴朗的
例句: another dream job for many.
They are friendly and pleasant to be
with, though sometimes they can't be
trusted. promise /ˈprɑmɪs/
vt. 允诺，许诺 ; 给人以…的指望或希望

vi. 许诺 ; 有指望，有前途
poor /pɔr/ n. 许诺 ; 希望，指望 ; 允诺的东西
adj. 贫穷的，贫乏的 ; 令人怜悯的，可怜的 ; 匮乏例句:

的 ; 低劣的
To trust someone means you can believe
n. the poor 贫困者，穷人
what they say or promise to do.
例句: When she left her job she sued her
He comes from a poor family and failed employer for not keeping its promise
his college entrance exams twice. to pay her a bonus.
Their poor management team was one
factor that led to the company's
failure. prove to be /pruv tu bi/
He is lazy and the quality of his work 成为
is poor, so it's ridiculous for him to
例句:
expect a bonus.
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Its dedication to high quality service or to own something.

has proven to be successful. Line graphs are used to show the
relationship between two variables,
such as time and distance.
quiet /ˈkwaɪɪt/
adj. 清静的 ; 僻静的 ; 不起眼的 ; 不激动的

vt.& vi. 安静下来，使…安静，平静
responsible /rɪˈspɑnsəbl/
vt. 减轻（病痛、疑虑、恐惧等） ; [法律]确定（产 adj. 尽责的 ; 承担责任 ; 负有责任的 ; 懂道理的

权等）
例句:
prep. 克制的，稳重的，不张扬的
n. 宁静 ; 寂静 People who are responsible and
adv. 安静地，平静地 trustworthy are important in almost
any situation.
例句:
The criminal justice system is
Shy people are usually quiet and responsible for enforcing the law.
uncomfortable around other people. A contributing factor is something
that is partly responsible.
rapid /ˈræpɪd/
adj. 快速的 ; [摄]感光快的 ; 险峻的 rich /rɪtʃ/

n. 急流 ; 高速交通工具，高速交通网 adj. 富有的 ; 肥沃的 ; 丰富多彩的 ; 油腻的
例句: 例句:
Because of its rapid growth, it has to Jack Ma is one of the richest and most
hire many new employees. famous men in China.
relationship /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
source of water.
sale /sel/
n. 卖，出卖 ; 销售额，销售 ; 销路 ; 拍卖
例句:
Their growing relationship with

QuickServe has helped to increase
their sales.
n. 关系 ; 联系 ; 浪漫关系 ; 血缘关系
The largest portion of its income was
例句: from the illegal sales of liquor.
The day she isn't honest with me will
be the end of our relationship.
We also use verbs to express self-centered /ˌself'sentəd/
relationships, such as to love someone adj. 自我为中心的，利己主义的
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例句: In basketball, players score points by

He was self-centered and difficult to
In 2012 she was shot in the head and
work for.
nearly killed.
selfish /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/
shy /ʃaɪ/
adj. 自私的，利己的
adj. 害羞的 ; 怕羞的 ; 害怕（做） ; <美>缺乏的
例句: vi. 惊退，畏缩 ; 避开（某人） ; （用石子，球等）
Selfish and greedy people don't share 乱投
things with others. n. 投掷 ; （马）惊退，惊逸 ; 投扔，乱丢
例句:
share /ʃer/
Shy people are usually quiet and
uncomfortable around other people.
vt.& vi. 共有 ; 共用 ; 均摊 slow down /slo daʊn/
（使）慢下来 ; （使）生产缓慢，（使）变得迟钝
例句:
例句:
The rate of growth is slowing down.
online.
take advantage of /tek
ædˈvæntɪdʒ ʌv/
share and can cause many problems for v. 利用
others. 欺骗，占…的便宜
例句:
Your girlfriend is taking advantage of
you.
A high percentage of customers have
taken advantage of this new service.
shoot /ʃut/
vi. 拍摄 ; 射击 ; 发芽 teenager /ˈtinˌedʒɚ/

vt. （用枪等）打猎 ; 拍摄 ; 给…注射 ; 射门，投篮
n. 幼苗，嫩芽 ; 发射 ; 摄影 ; 狩猎 n. 十几岁的青少年 ; 十三岁到十九岁的少年
int. 感叹词（用于表示惊奇，并不强烈的愤怒或失例句:

望）
She survived the injury and became the
例句: world's most famous teenager.
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trust /trʌst/ adj. 不能的，不会的 ; 无能力的，不熟练的 ; 不能

胜任的 ; 〈罕，诗〉弱，无力的
n. 信任 ; 信托 ; 照管 ; 受托基金机构
vt.& vi. 相信，信任例句:
vt. 对…有信心，依赖于 ; 盼望，自信地期待，设 Because of his disease, he is unable to
想 ; 相信 ; 让他人照管，托管 walk and talk.
例句:

uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl,
-ˈkʌmftə-/
trusted.
To trust someone means you can believe adj. 不舒服的 ; 令人不舒服的 ; 不自在的 ; 不安的
what they say or promise to do. 例句:

Even a good contract won't help if a
Shy people are usually quiet and
business relationship isn't built on
uncomfortable around other people.
trust.
It's easy to regain the trust of
others.
use /jus/
trustworthy /ˈtrʌstwɜrði/
例句:
adj. 值得信赖的，可靠的 ; 把稳 ; 妥靠 ; 信实 We use our eyes to see things.
例句: Electric cars use batteries instead of
gasoline.
People who are responsible and
He doesn't mind if his girlfriend is
trustworthy are important in almost
using him.
any situation.
twice /twaɪs/
colder climates.
adv. 两次 ; 两倍 ; 两遍
例句:
writing /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
I take a shower twice a day. n. 文字 ; 写作 ; 文章 ; 笔迹
They met twice in Beijing. v. 写（ write的现在分词） ; 写信
The growth rate in India is more than 例句:

twice that of China.
unable /ʌnˈebəl/
As a young girl in Pakistan, Malala
became famous for her writings on
women's education.
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age /edʒ/
absorb /əbˈsɔrb/ n. 年龄 ; 时代 ; 老年 ; 年龄段

vt.& vi. （使）长大 ; 使显老 ; 使变老 ; 使苍老
vt. 吸收（液体、气体等） ; 吸引（注意） ; 吞并， vi. [化学]老化 ; 陈化，熟化 ; （吸毒者随年龄增长而
合并 ; 忍受，承担（费用）主动）戒毒，戒除毒品
例句: vt. [化学]使老化 ; 使陈化 ; 使熟化 ; 估计，推测（马
的年龄）
The digestive system breaks down and
absorbs food into the body. 例句:
They are the same age.

Some mammals lived through the age of
accelerate /ækˈsɛləˌret/ the dinosaurs, but they couldn't
vt. （使）加快，（使）增速 ; 加速，催促 ; 促进 ; compete.
速度增加
vi. 加快，加速
例句:
appear /əˈpɪr/
vi. 出现，显现 ; 出庭，出场 ; 演出 ; 发表

In fact, some extinction events have
helped to accelerate evolution. 例句:
Alcatraz has often appeared in movies,

including "Escape from Alcatraz".
act /ækt/
It appeared to be a clever idea at
v. 行动 ; 表现 ; 表演 ; 起作用 first, but it failed because it
n. 行为 ; 行动 ; 法案，法令 ; 短节目 ignored some important details.
The first life appeared about a
例句:
billion years later.
If we don't act, we may go the way of The first plants didn't appear until
the dinosaurs. around 2 billion years ago.
Kevin says Bob acts like a bully.
When disappointed, be calm, think
clearly and act constructively. attack /əˈtæk/
I think her arrogance is just an act
to hide her lack of confidence.
n. 攻击 ; 抨击 ; （队员等的）进攻 ; （疾病）侵袭
vt. 抨击 ; 非难 ; 侵袭 ; 损害
activity /ækˈtɪvɪti/ 例句:
n. 活动 ; 活跃，敏捷 ; 活动力 ; 教育活动 A heart attack can happen very

suddenly.
例句:
Human activities, for example, have led for an ambulance right away.
to global warming. If an infection invades the body, the
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immune system attacks it.

An invasion occurs when one country
attacks another.
borders, it may attack its neighboring
countries.
block /blɑk/ adj. （血液或汁液）循环的
n. 块 ; 街区 ; <英>大楼，大厦 ; 障碍物，阻碍例句:

vt. 阻止 ; 阻塞 ; 限制 The body's circulatory system includes
例句: the heart and blood vessels.
Turn right and go 2 blocks, to 3rd

Avenue.
Dentists often inject something into
climate /ˈklaɪmɪt/
the gum to block the pain. n. 气候 ; 氛围 ; 状况 ; 局势

This cloud of dust blocked the sun and 例句:
Fire kept people warm in cold
climates.
bring /brɪŋ/
vt. 带来，引来 ; 促使，引起 ; 提供 ; 导致 communicate /kəˈmjunɪˌket/

例句: vt. 传达，表达 ; 显示：清晰地揭示 ; 表明 ; 传染：
It brings air and oxygen into the body 扩散
and removes carbon dioxide. vi. 通讯 ; 交际 ; 相连 ; 相通
例句:
chain /tʃen/
Science and engineering have changed
the way we communicate with each
n. 链子，链条 ; 连锁，连续 ; 拘束 ; 连锁店或旅馆 other.
系列的事物
vt. 用铁链锁住 ; 监禁，束缚
例句: communication /kəˌmjunɪˈkeʃə

n/
With the deaths of so many plants and
animals, the food chain collapsed. n. 通讯，通信 ; 交流 ; 书信 ; 传达
例句:
circulatory /ˈsɜrkjələtɔri/ The development of science and

engineering has improved many things,
including communications.
The last communication with the
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aircraft was about 15 minutes before vt.& vi. （使）变暗 ; （使）模糊

it disappeared.
例句:
The cloud of dust blocked the sun and

community /kəˈmjunɪti/ darkened the Earth for many months.
n. 社区 ; 社会团体 ; 共同体 ; [生态] 群落
例句: dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/
With the invention of agriculture, adj. 依靠的 ; 依赖的 ; 取决于…的 ; 有瘾的

people could grow food and settle into n. 受抚养人 ; 受赡养者 ; 依赖他人者 ; 扈从，侍从
communities.
例句:
With the development of agriculture,

compete /kəmˈpit/ people became less dependent on
hunting for animals.
vi. 竞赛 ; 竞争 ; 比得上 ; 参加比赛（或竞赛）
例句:
Once they could compete, mammals

digestion /daɪˈdʒɛstʃən, dɪ-/
evolved to a higher state.
complain /kəmˈplen/
vi. 抱怨，诉苦 ; 申诉，控诉，抗议

vt. 诉说，申诉，控告[后面常跟从句]
例句:
n. 消化，领悟 ; 消化能力 ; 细菌分解 ; （精神上
A husband was complaining to his wife 的）同化吸收，融会贯通
that she was spending too much time on
例句:
her smartphone.
After digestion, excess food is turned
into waste and eliminated from the
current /ˈkɜrənt/ body.
adj. 现在的 ; 最近的 ; 流行的 ; 流传的

n. 趋势 ; 电流 ; 水流 ; 涌流
dinosaur /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔr/
例句:
The current extinction event is the

result of human activities.
This energy comes from the air
currents generated by the wings.
darken /ˈdɑrkən/
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n. [生]恐龙 ; 守旧落伍的人，过时落后的东西 I doubt if he's being sincere, so we

should protect ourselves in case he
例句:
breaks his promise.
As a result, the dinosaurs on the
planet died out.
dust /dʌst/
disappear /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/ n. 灰尘 ; （建筑物内、家具或地板等上的）灰尘 ;

遗骸，尸体，人体，人 ; 〈口〉金粉，粉末，粉
vi. 不见，消失 ; 不复存在，灭绝剂，花粉
例句: vt.& vi. 拂（一拂），掸（一掸）

vt. 撒（粉）于 ; 擦去…的灰尘 ; 擦灰 ; 撢去
Species of life are disappearing at an
increasing rate. 例句:

divorce /dɪˈvɔrs/
n. 离婚 ; 分离
vt. 与…离婚 ; 分离
engineering /ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
vt.& vi. 与（某人）离婚，判（某人）离婚 n. 工程（学），工程师行业 ; 操纵，管理 ; 土木工
例句: 程，工事 ; 开车技术
What happened? Did they get a divorce? 例句:
His wife divorced him and took most of Science and engineering have changed
his assets with her. the way we communicate with each
other.
domestication /dəˌmɛstəˈkeʃən/
n. 驯养，驯化
evolve /iˈvɑlv/
例句: vt. 使发展 ; 使进化 ; 设计，制订出 ; 发出，散发

vi. 发展 ; [生]通过进化进程发展或发生
The domestication of animals allowed
people to raise and use animals for 例句:
food and work. Since that time, life has evolved into
many different types, or species.
doubt /daʊt/
n. 怀疑，疑虑 ; 未确定
excess /ˈɛkˌsɛs/
vt. 怀疑，疑惑 n. 超过 ; 超额量 ; 多余量 ; 放肆
vi. 不确定，不能肯定或怀疑 adj. 超重的，过量的，额外的
例句: 例句:
There is no longer any doubt that this After digestion, excess food is turned
is happening. into waste and eliminated from the
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body. huge /hjudʒ/
adj. 巨大的 ; 庞大的 ; 极大的
future /ˈfjutʃɚ/ 例句:
adj. 将来的，未来的 ; [语法学]将来时的 When the asteroid hit the Earth, it

n. 前途 ; [美国俚语]未婚妻 ; 期货 caused a huge cloud of dust.
例句:
Scientists are warning us that fast hunt /hʌnt/

vt.& vi. 打猎 ; 猎取
future.
vt. 打猎 ; 追捕，猎杀 ; 在…处狩猎 ; 搜索
He is also beginning to worry about
vi. 追逐猎物 ; 寻找 ; 前后摆动 ; 积极地寻找
the company's future.
n. 打猎 ; 狩猎旅行 ; 参加狩猎旅行的人
例句:
habitat /ˈhæbɪˌtæt/
n. （动物的）栖息地，住处 ; 产地 ; 经常发现某种 people became less dependent on
事物的地方 hunting for animals.
例句:
Cutting down forests and polluting immune system /ɪˈmjoon

rivers destroys the habitats of many ˈsɪstəm/
forms of life.
免疫系统
例句:
have had enough of If an infection invades the body, the
sb/sth immune system attacks it.
例句: The immune system protects the body
against infections and diseases.
I've had enough of you. I'll get a job
somewhere else.
impact /ˈɪmˌpækt/
herd /hɜrd/ n. 碰撞，冲击，撞击 ; 影响 ; 冲击力

vt. 挤入，压紧 ; 撞击 ; 对…产生影响
n. 兽群 ; 牧群 ; 放牧人 ; <蔑>群众，民众
vi. 冲撞，冲击 ; 产生影响
vt.& vi. 群集，纠结
vt. 放牧 ; （使）向…移动 ; 使成群例句:
例句: Asteroid impact is when an asteroid

collides with something.
By raising herds of animals such as
The impact of technology is widespread
sheep, humans had a regular supply of
and accelerating.
meat and clothing.
The author is concerned about
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technology's potential impact on adj. 用反语的 ; 具有讽刺意味的 ; 冷嘲的 ; 令人啼笑

children. 皆非的
例句:
increase /ɪnˈkris/ It's a bit ironic, don't you think?
vt.& vi. 增加，增大，增多

vt. 增强，增进 ; [缝纫]放（针）
lead to /lid tu/
vi. 增强 ; 增进 ; 增殖，繁殖 ; [缝纫]放针
把…带到 ; 领到 ; （道路）通向 ; 导致
例句:
例句:
The number of customers has increased
to more than 5000. Human activities have led to global
Global warming is the result of an warming.
increase in carbon gases.
link /lɪŋk/
interrupt /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/ n. 环，节 ; [计算机]链接 ; 关联，关系
vt.& vi. 打断（别人的话等） ; 阻止 ; 截断 vt. 连结 ; 挽住，勾住
vt. 暂停 ; 中断 ; 打扰 ; 妨碍 vi. 用环连接 ; 联系在一起
vi. 打断例句:
n. 中断 ; 暂停
A chain of events is a series of events
例句: linked together, like a chain.
If someone is interrupted, they have to
stop what they are doing.
It's difficult to have a conversation magazine /ˈmægəzin/
with her because she always n. 弹药库 ; 杂志 ; 弹仓 ; 胶卷盒
interrupts.
例句:
I got a real magazine and read it with

invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ no interruption.
n. 发明 ; 发明物 ; 捏造：内心捏造的东西，特指谎
言 ; 发明才能
manner /ˈmænɚ/
例句:
n. 方式，方法，做法 ; 态度，样子，举止 ; 礼貌，
With the invention of agriculture, 规矩 ; 风俗，习惯，惯例，生活方式
people could grow food and settle into
例句:
communities.
The manager treats the employees in a
threatening manner.
ironic /aɪˈrɑnɪk/
mass /mæs/
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n. 大量，大多 ; 块，堆，团 ; [物理学]质量 ; 弥撒曲 vt. 把（地方节目）编排到广播网（或电视网）联

vt.& vi. （使）集中，聚集播 ; 使（全国）联播 ; （如）用网覆盖 ; 广泛分布
adj. 群众的 ; 大规模的 ; 整个的 ; 集中的 vi. 沟通，互助
vi. 聚集起来
例句:
vt. 使集合
The heart pumps blood to all parts of
例句:
the body through a network of arteries
The causes of mass extinction events and veins.
are unsolved mysteries.
Gravity is the force between objects
that have mass. particular /pərˈtɪkjələ(r)/
adj. 特别的 ; 详细的 ; 独有的 ; 挑剔的
microscopic /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑpɪk/
n. 特色，特点 ; （可分类，列举的）项目 ; 详细情
节，细情，细目 ; 某一事项
adj. 显微镜的 ; 用显微镜可看见的 ; 微小的 ; 细微的
例句:
例句:
This particular chain of events
Until about 580 million years ago, life happened over a period of months and
forms were small and microscopic. years.
mystery /ˈmɪstəri/ pattern /ˈpætərn/
n. 秘密，谜 ; 神秘，神秘的事物 ; 推理小说，推理 n. 模式 ; 花样，样品 ; 图案 ; 榜样，典范

剧 ; 常作 mysteries 秘技，秘诀 vt. 模仿 ; 以图案装饰
vi. 形成图案
例句:
例句:
The causes of mass extinction events
are unsolved mysteries. Mathematics is the study of numbers,
shapes, patterns and change.
As a result, sea levels are rising and
necessary /ˈnesəseri/ weather patterns are changing.
adj. 必要的 ; 强制的 ; 必然的 ; 不可避免的

n. 必需品
perhaps /pərˈhæps/
例句:
adv. 或许 ; （表示不确定）也许 ; （用于粗略的估
Scientists are warning us that fast 计）或许 ; （表示勉强同意或其实不赞成）也许
action is necessary to save our n. 假定 ; 猜想 ; 未定之事
future.
例句:
Without extinction events, perhaps we

network /ˈnetwɜrk/ wouldn't be here today.
Perhaps they'll never know, especially
n. 网 ; （电视与计算机）网络 ; 网状物 ; 广播网
if they don't find the black boxes.
vt.& vi. 将…连接成网络 ; 建立工作关系
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Perhaps she should spend a bit less 例句:

time socializing with her friends.
Species are becoming extinct at a much
faster rate than before.
predictable /prɪˈdɪktəbl/
It's now growing at a rate of around
1.1 percent per year.
respiratory
system /ˈrɛspərəˌtɔri ˈsɪstəm/
adj. 可预言的 ; 可预报的 ; 可预见的 ; 可预料的
例句:
These events are not predictable and

can happen at any time.
呼吸系统
例句:
raise /rez/
The respiratory system includes the
v. 提升 ; 增加 ; 养育 ; 筹集 nose and lungs.
n. 提升 ; 增加 ; 高处 ; 举起
例句:
save /sev/
Eating hot or spicy foods raises body
temperature. vt. 节省 ; 保存 ; 储蓄 ; 解救
The domestication of animals allowed vi. 节省 ; 挽救 ; 救球
people to raise and use animals for prep.&conj. 除…之外
food and work. n. 救援，救援
It also raises the question of why the 例句:

They also save some money every month.
A raise in salary is an example of
They save about 10% of their income.
benefits.
Scientists are warning us that fast
salary.
future.
rate /ret/
settle into/in
n. 速度 ; 比率 ; 等级 ; （利息等的）费率
例句:
vt. 估价 ; 值得 ; 责骂 ; 定级
vt.& vi. 认为，把…算作 With the invention of agriculture,
vi. 被评价 ; 被认为 ; 被列入 ; 申斥 people could grow food and settle into
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communities. 例句:
The strength of animals such as horses
sheep /ʃip/
and oxen was used for work and
transportation.
They often talk about how great they
are and tend to exaggerate their
strengths.
Modest people don't show off their
strengths, but are often very good at
what they do.
n. 羊，绵羊 ; 胆小鬼 ; 易受人摆布的人 ; 缺乏主见

或轻易盲从的人
telephone /ˈtelɪfoʊn/
例句:
By raising herds of animals such as

sheep, humans had a regular supply of
meat and clothing.
socialize /ˈsoʊʃəlaɪz/
n. 电话 ; 电话机 ; （电话机的）话筒 ; 受话器
vi. （与…）交往，联谊 ; 参与社交 vt.& vi. 以电话传送（消息），给（某人）打电话 ;
vt. 使社会化 ; 使适合于过社会生活 ; 使参加集体学用电话与（某人）交谈
习
例句:
例句:
Telephones and radios allow people to
Fire provided light so that people
communicate over long distances.
could work and socialize for longer
hours.
throughout / θruˈaʊt/
species /ˈspiʃiz, -siz/ prep. （表示时间）自始至终 ; 在…期间 ; 遍及…地

域 ; 遍及…场所
n. 物种 ; 种类 ; 类型 ; [逻辑] 个体 adv. 处处 ; 始终 ; 在所有方面
例句: 例句:
The dinosaurs and about half of all The heart pumps the blood and the blood
species on Earth died out. vessels transport the blood throughout
the body.
strength /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/
n. 力量 ; 优点，长处 ; （光、声、色等的）力度 ; trap /træp/

人力[数]
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vt. 诱骗 ; 使受限制 ; 困住 ; 使（水与气体等）分离 vessel /ˈvɛsəl/

n. 圈套 ; （对付人的）计谋 ; （练习射击用的）抛
靶器 ; （捕捉动物的）夹子
vi. 设陷阱 ; 装捕捉机 ; 设圈套
例句:
Carbon gases in the atmosphere trap

heat from the sun.
treat /trit/
n. 容器 ; 船，飞船 ; 血管，管束 ; …的化身
例句:
n. 款待 ; 招待 ; 乐事 ; 乐趣
v. 对待 ; 治疗 ; 处理 ; 款待 The heart pumps the blood and the blood
vessels transport the blood throughout
例句:
the body.
Trained medical personnel can treat
injured or sick people.
You don't have to treat people like warn /wɔrn/
that.
vt. 警告，告诫 ; 通知 ; 预告
vi. 发出警告
turn sth into 例句:
例句: Scientists are warning us that fast

After digestion, excess food is turned
future.
into waste and eliminated from the
body.
Part 2
Are you going to turn it into a book?
Muslim
use /jus/
例句:
Followers of the Islam religion are
例句: called Muslims.

gasoline.
argue /ˈɑrgju/
He doesn't mind if his girlfriend is vt. 坚决主张 ; 提出理由证明 ; 说服，劝告 ; 表明，
using him. 证明
The controlled use of fire allowed vi. 争论，辩论 ; 提出理由
例句:
colder climates.
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People often argue with each other

because they see things from a
different point of view.
Opinions often differ, and when they
do people may argue.
The author argues that solving this
problem is a huge business
opportunity.
n. 总教堂，大教堂
adj. 权威的 ; 教堂的
belief /bɪˈlif/ 例句:
n. 信，信任 ; 信念，意见 ; 信条 Christians often gather in churches or
例句: cathedrals to worship.
Hinduism has no founder and is a

mixture of many beliefs.
communication /kəˌmjunɪˈkeʃə
n/
birth /bɜrθ/ n. 通讯，通信 ; 交流 ; 书信 ; 传达
n. 出生 ; 分娩 ; 起源 ; 出身例句:
例句: The development of science and

engineering has improved many things,
Some Hindus believe in the cycle of
including communications.
birth, life, death and rebirth.
The last communication with the
aircraft was about 15 minutes before
bury /ˈbɛri/
it disappeared.
vt. 埋葬，葬 ; 为…举行葬礼 ; 隐藏，埋藏，遮盖，

掩蔽 ; 专心致志于，埋头于，沉溺于 conclusion /kənˈkluʒən/
n. 布里
n. 结论 ; 结局 ; 断定，决定 ; 推论
例句:
例句:
He was buried in a church which was
When people see things from different
destroyed during the French
points of view, they often come to
Revolution.
different conclusions.
When the earth shakes, buildings can
After hearing arguments for and
against the project, we have reached a
inside.
conclusion.
cathedral /kəˈθidrəl/
confident /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
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adj. 确信的，深信的 ; 有信心的，沉着的 ; 大胆 duty /ˈduti/

的，过分自信的 ; 厚颜无耻的
n. 职责，责任 ; 义务 ; 职责或工作 ; 税收
n. 知己 ; 心腹朋友
例句:
例句:
She may not appreciate his help because
Someone who strongly believes in their
it's his duty to help.
ability to do something is often
confident.
Anyway, we are confident that we will
find it.
empty /ˈɛmpti/
adj. 空的，空虚的，空洞的 ; 空闲的，无效的，徒

劳的 ; 无聊的，愚蠢的 ; 言语或行动空洞的
cycle /ˈsaɪkəl/ vt. （使）成为空的，把…弄空 ; 把…腾出来
vi. 成为空的 ; 流空
n. 循环，周期 ; 自行车 ; 时代，一段时间 ; 整套
n. 空车 ; 空的东西
vi. 周而复始，循环 ; 骑自行车 ; 轮转
vt. 运转，循环 ; 使轮转例句:
例句: In meditation, people empty their minds

of any thought.
Your promises are just empty words.
There are many different cycles in
nature, such as the cycle of seasons.
epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/
n. 流行病 ; 迅速的传播、生长或发展 ; 风尚等的流

damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ 行
adj. 流行性的 ; 极为盛行的
vt.& vi. 损害，毁坏
n. 损害，损毁 ; 赔偿金例句:
例句: Throughout history epidemics have

killed millions of people.
Floodwaters damage or destroy many
houses and businesses.
Some storms cause flooding and major
damage to homes and cities.
estimate /ˈɛstəˌmet/
n. 估计，预测 ; 报价，预算书 ; 评价，判断

vt. 估计，估算 ; 评价，评论 ; 估量，估价
disaster /dɪˈzæstə(r)/
例句:
n. 灾难 ; 彻底的失败 ; 不幸 ; 祸患 It is estimated that the growth rate
例句: will be less than 1% by 2020.
Can you give us an estimate about how
Epidemics have killed more people than
long it will take?
all wars and natural disasters.
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explosion /ɪkˈsploʊʒn/ Accidents are often caused by people

doing foolish things or by not being
careful.
found /faʊnd/
vt. 创办，成立，建立
v. 发现（ find的过去式） ; 找到 ; 到达 ; 发觉
例句:
n. 爆炸，炸裂 ; 爆发 ; 扩张，激增 ; （感情，尤指
愤怒的）突然爆发 Judaism was founded over 3500 years ago
in the Middle East.
例句:
An explosion is a rapid, violent

release of energy. founder /ˈfaʊndɚ/
vi. 失败 ; 倒塌 ; 沉没：沉到水下 ; 摔倒：跌倒

fair /fer/ vt. 破坏 ; 使摔倒 ; 使沉没
n. 创始人 ; 建立者 ; 翻砂工 ; 蹄叶炎
adj. 公平的 ; 合理的 ; 晴朗的 ; 美丽的
例句:
adv. 公平地 ; 直接地 ; 清楚地 ; 正大光明地
n. 集市，庙会 ; 商品交易会，展览会 ; 美人，美丽 Hinduism has no founder and is a
的事物 mixture of many beliefs.
vt. （卡通制作）顺利接合 ; （动作）衔接协调 ;
（飞机）装配平整 ; 使（飞机接合部）平滑
vi. 转晴 from one's point of
例句: view
It isn't fair that she has to work 例句:
From this man's point of view, he is
relaxing.
flu /flu/
n. 流行性感冒，流感 gather /ˈɡæðɚ/
例句: vt. 收集 ; 聚集，搜集 ; 收紧，收缩 ; 采集

vi. 逐渐增加，积聚
Epidemics are the rapid spread of a
n. 聚集 ; 衣褶
disease such as the flu or ebola.
例句:
Christians often gather in churches or

foolish /ˈfulɪʃ/
cathedrals to worship.
adj. 愚蠢的 ; 鲁莽的 ; 荒谬的，可笑的 ; 混
例句:
hard /hɑrd/
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adj. 困难的 ; 硬的 ; 有力的 ; 努力的 Do you have any more information about
adv. 努力地 ; 猛力地 ; 严重地 ; 沉重地 the location of the missing aircraft?
例句:
piece /pis/
Seiko works very hard, but she likes
n. 块，片，段 ; 部分，部件 ; 文章，音乐作品
her job.
vt. 修补 ; 连接，接上
day. 例句:
They've found some pieces of the
umbrella.
wreckage.
He watched a cartoon in which a cat
a tooth.
played a famous piece by Franz Liszt.
It's hard to believe they still don't
When he played a piece for his
know what happened.
friends, he realized how much he loved
the piano.
can damage the brain. point to /pɔɪnt tu/
显示…的位置[方向] ; 表明 ; 指画 ; 指
ignite /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ 例句:
vt. 点燃 ; 使燃烧 ; 使激动 ; 使灼热 Nothing pointed to any kind of

vi. 点火 ; 燃烧 problem.
例句:
A spark of electricity can ignite a pray /pre/

mixture of gases.
vt. 祈祷，祷告 ; 请求，恳求 ; 央求
vi. 祈祷 ; 请 ; 恳求
meditation /ˌmɛdɪˈteʃən/ 例句:
n. 默想 ; 默念 ; 沉思 ; 冥想 These Muslims are praying inside a
例句: Mosque.
In meditation, people empty their minds

of any thought. prayer /prer/
n. 祈祷 ; 祈祷（习惯） ; 祈祷文 ; 经文
missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ 例句:
adj. 失去的 ; 下落不明的 Muslims are called to prayer five times

v. 错过( miss的现在分词) a day, beginning just before sunrise.
例句:
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probability /ˌprɑbəˈbɪləti/ An explosion is a rapid, violent

release of energy.
n. 可能性 ; 几率，概率 ; 或然性
In this case, to launch a product
例句: means to release it to the market.
This exchange happens when blood cells
The probability depends on your point
release carbon dioxide and absorb
of view, or how much you know.
oxygen.
prophet /ˈprɑfɪt/
religion /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
n. 预言家，先知 ; 倡导者，主张者
n. 宗教 ; 支配自己生活的大事 ; 教派 ; 心爱的事物
例句:
例句:
Jews believe that Moses is the most
Followers of the Islam religion are
important prophet.
called Muslims.
reaction /riˈækʃən/
result /rɪˈzʌlt/
n. 反应 ; 反作用力 ; 反动 ; 保守
n. 结果 ; （尤指足球比赛的）胜利 ; [体]比分 ; 成功
例句: 实现的事
Explosions can be caused by chemical vi. 发生，产生 ; 归结为，导致 ; 后果，终结 ; 由…
reactions, such as inside an engine. 而造成[产生]
Understanding injuries and the body's 例句:

reaction to them can help people cope
Here are some of the test results.
with sports injuries.
results.
rebirth /ˌriˈbɜrθ/
Cost effective means that the results
are good without paying a high price.
n. 再生 ; 复兴 ; 轮回 Accidents with fire can be very
例句: serious and can result in very painful

injuries.
search /sɜrtʃ/
release /rɪ'lis/ v. 搜寻，搜索 ; 调查 ; 搜查 ; 探求

n. 搜索 ; 调查 ; 探求
vt. 释放 ; 放开 ; 发布 ; 发行
n. 释放，排放，解除 ; 释放令 ; 公映的新影片，发例句:
布的新闻[消息] They plan to search for the missing
例句: aircraft until they find it.

Right now we have search teams from 3
countries starting the search.
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vt. 涂 ; 把…覆盖在…上(over) ; 把…敲平 ; 散发

（气、烟等）
serious /ˈsɪriəs/ vi. （景色、景致）展现 ; 传开 ; （人群）散开 ; 软
化
adj. 严肃的，严重的 ; 认真的，庄重的 ; 重要的 ; 危
adj. 张开的 ; [语言学]双唇展开的 ; （宝石）扁薄发
险的
光的 ; （文章、照片等）跨两栏（或多栏）的
例句:
例句:
Accidents with fire can be very serious
and can result in very painful
injuries.
He uses his fame to spread the
He isn't being serious, but is only
popularity of classical music.
joking with his friend.
You really are serious about this.
storm /stɔrm/
shake /ʃek/ n. 暴风雨，暴风雪 ; [军]猛攻，冲击 ; 骚乱 ; 动荡

vi. 起风暴，下暴雨 ; 猛冲 ; 暴怒
vt. 动摇 ; 摇头 ; 使发抖 ; 使心绪不宁[烦恼，惊吓]
vt. 袭击，猛攻 ; 暴怒，怒骂 ; 大力迅速攻占
vi. 摇（出），抖（掉） ; 握手 ; （嗓音）颤抖
n. 摇动 ; 震动 ; 哆嗦 ; 混合饮料例句:
例句: Some storms cause flooding and major

damage to homes and cities.
inside.
Another event that shook the world was
sunrise /ˈsʌnˌraɪz/
the assassination of US President John n. 日出（时分），黎明 ; <诗>日出的地方，东方

Kennedy.
例句:
Muslims are called to prayer five times

spark /spɑrk/ a day, beginning just before sunrise.
n. 燃烧的颗粒 ; 火星，火花，余火 ; （金属的）发

光的颗粒 ; 电火花 synagogue /ˈsɪnəgɑg/
vi. 发出火星，发出闪光 ; 热烈赞同 ; 正常运转
vt. 发动，触发 ; 激起运动，鼓舞 n. 犹太教堂 ; 犹太人集会
例句: 例句:
A spark of electricity can ignite a These Jews are meeting inside a

mixture of gases. synagogue, which is a place of worship
and study.
spread /sprɛd/
vt.& vi. 伸开 ; 展开 ; （使）传播 ; （使）散布

uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜrtnti/
n. 范围 ; 连续的一段时间
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n. 无把握，不确定 ; 不可靠 ; 不确实知道，半信半 conj. 在…期间 ; 与…同时 ; 虽然 ; 而

疑 ; 无把握、不确定的事物 n. （一段）时间
vt. 消磨，打发（时间） ; （愉快而懒散地）度过
例句:
（时间）（常与 away 连用）
For him there is no uncertainty.
例句:
There's a lot of uncertainty. We need
a strong, committed team. While in Beijing, they plan to visit
several Italian restaurants.
To take a break from work means to
unusual /ʌnˈjuʒuəl/ stop working for a while.
It isn't fair that she has to work
adj. 不常见的，不普通的，难得的，罕有的 ; 异乎
寻常的，例外的，奇异的 ; 独特的 ; 与众不同的
例句:
Was there anything unusual in the worship /ˈwɜrʃɪp/

communication? vt. 崇拜，尊崇 ; 爱慕
vi. 做礼拜 ; 热爱 ; 爱慕 ; 崇拜（尤指达到看不到缺
点的地步）
view /vju/ n. （对治安官或市长的尊称）阁下 ; 尊敬 ; 崇拜 ;
n. 看法 ; 风景 ; 视域 ; [建筑学]视图礼拜
vt. 看 ; 看待例句:
例句: These Jews are meeting inside a
The view from the train was wonderful. synagogue, which is a place of worship
The restaurant has a wonderful view, and study.
and the food is wonderful. Christians often gather in churches or
From his point of view, the cathedrals to worship.
probability is either 100% or 0% .
wreckage /ˈrɛkɪdʒ/
violent /ˈvaɪələnt/
adj. 暴力引起的 ; 剧烈的，（风，爆炸等）猛烈

的，狂暴的 ; 感情强烈的 ; 颜色强烈的
例句:
An explosion is a rapid, violent

release of energy.
Many had tried to escape from other
n. （坠毁物）残片，碎片，残骸 ; 折断 ; 失事
prisons or were considered violent.
例句:

while /hwaɪl, waɪl/ wreckage.
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appear /əˈpɪr/
例句:
Alcatraz has often appeared in movies,

including "Escape from Alcatraz". n. 轴，轴线 ; [政]轴心 ; 轴心国 ; [植]茎轴
It appeared to be a clever idea at
例句:
first, but it failed because it
ignored some important details. The axis is a line through its center.
The first life appeared about a The Earth rotates around its axis.
billion years later. These variables are plotted on two
The first plants didn't appear until axes, the x-axis and the y-axis.
around 2 billion years ago.
bar graph
arrest /əˈrɛst/
vt. 逮捕，拘捕 ; 止住，阻止，抑制 ; 吸引（注意）

vi. 心跳停止
n. 拘留 ; 停止，阻止 ; 制动（装置）
例句:
When someone breaks the law they may be

arrested by the police.
n. 条线图
例句:
attempt /əˈtɛmpt/
A bar graph uses rectangular bars to
vt. 试图 ; 尝试 show and compare data.
n. 进攻 ; 尝试，冲击
例句:
be charged with /bi tʃɑrdʒd
There were 14 escape attempts, wɪð/
involving 36 prisoners.
v. 承担，被控告
In Buddhism, romantic love is seen as
an attempt to satisfy our desires. 例句:
It sends its army into the other When a person is charged with breaking
country and attempts to take control. a law, they are tried in a court of
law.
axis /ˈæksɪs/
behave /bɪˈhev/
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vi. 表现 ; 举止端正 ; 自然反应

vt. 使守规矩
例句:
If a man did not behave at another

prison, he could be sent to Alcatraz.
For a while after that, life went on
as normal and the boy behaved.
n. <生>细胞 ; 小牢房 ; 电池 ; <诗>墓穴
vi. 住在牢房或小室中
behind bars vt. 囚禁
例句:
At Alcatraz there was just one inmate

in each prison cell.
change /tʃendʒ/
vt. 改变，变更 ; 交换，替换 ; 兑换 ; 换衣服（床

关在监牢里
单）
例句: vi. 改变，转变 ; 交换，互换 ; 换衣，更衣
A jail or prison is a place where
criminals are locked behind bars, 例句:
sometimes for many years. As a result, he had to change the dates
for his stay in China.
break the law /brek ði lɔ/
time changes.
[法] 犯法，违法 ; 胡作非为 ; 为非作歹 In nature, even small changes can
例句:
Criminals are people who break the At a certain temperature, a solid
law. begins to change into a liquid.
When someone breaks the law they may I'd like to change some US dollars
be arrested by the police. into Japanese yen, please.
cell /sɛl/ charge /tʃɑrdʒ/
vt. 装载 ; 控诉 ; 使充电 ; 索（价）

vi. 索价 ; 向前冲 ; 记在账上 ; 充电
n. 费用 ; 指示 ; 掌管 ; 指责
例句:
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There are no hidden charges for their You can borrow someone's passport, and
services. then do the conversion.
Banks earn money by charging interest
when they make a loan.
He isn't being realistic when he courthouse /ˈkɔrthaʊs/
expects to charge such high prices.
When a person is charged with breaking
law.
chart /tʃɑrt/
n. 图表 ; 航海图 ; 排行榜
n. 法院 ; （美国）县政府大楼
vt. 绘制地图 ; 记录 ; 记述 ; 跟踪（进展或发展）
例句:
例句:
A courthouse is where someone charged
An organizational chart, or org chart,
with committing a crime goes on trial.
shows the structure of a company.
consist /kənˈsɪst/
criminal /ˈkrɪmənəl/
vi. 由…组成 ; 在于 ; 符合
例句:
A flowchart consists of start points,

inputs, outputs and decision points.
consist of /kənˈsɪst ʌv/ n. 罪犯，犯人

adj. 刑事的 ; 犯罪的 ; 可耻的
由…组成 ; 由 ... 组成 ; 包括
例句:
例句:
responsible for enforcing the law.
inputs, outputs and decision points.
Al Capone was one of the most famous
criminals in American history.
conversion /kənˈvɜrʒn/ Prisons are designed to keep criminals

away from other people.
n. 变换，转变 ; 改装物 ; 财产转换，兑换 ; [逻] 换位
（法）
例句: data /ˈdetə, ˈdætə, ˈdɑtə/
n. 资料，材料 ; datum的复数 ; [计算机]数据，资

料 ; 从科学实验中提取的价值
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例句: jump over waterfalls and try to escape

the claws of hungry bears.
Getting that data is crucial for our
She wants to escape from her parents
success.
because they are too conservative.
show and compare data.
fingerprint /ˈfɪŋgərprɪnt/
department /dɪˈpɑrtmənt/
n. 部门，部 ; 系，学部 ; 知识范围 ; 车间
例句:
It shows how people and departments

within a company are connected.
n. 指纹，指印
drown /draʊn/ vt. 采指纹
vt. 淹死 ; 浸没 ; 麻痹某人对…的意识 ; （一声音）例句:
淹没（另一声音）
So the machine doesn't check my
vi. 淹死
fingerprints or anything like that?
例句:
Two drowned and 5 were listed as

missing and presumed drowned. flowchart /'floʊˌtʃɑt/
emotion /ɪˈmoʊʃn/
n. 情感，感情 ; 情绪 ; 感动，激动
例句:
These people make bad decisions because

of their emotions.
n. 流程图，作业图
例句:
escape /ɪˈskep/
v. 逃脱 ; 逃离 ; 躲过 ; 泄露 inputs, outputs and decision points.
n. 逃走 ; 逃跑工具或方法 ; 野生种 ; 泄漏
adj. 使逃避困难的 ; 使规避问题的
例句:
follow /ˈfɑloʊ/
vt.& vi. 跟随，接着

During those 29 years, no prisoner
vt. 继承 ; （按时间、顺序等）接着 ; 从事 ; 采用
escaped from Alcatraz successfully.
vi. 理解 ; 发生兴趣 ; 由此产生 ; 跟着人（或物）去
They swim against strong currents,
（或来）
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n. 追随，跟随 ; [台球]推球，跟球打法（使竿击的球 Why is some sort of regulation needed

在击中目的球后继续滚动的打法） to govern access to information?
People have different perspectives,
例句:
not only about content, but also about
Maybe I'll go outside and follow her how to govern access.
too.
Look in the car that's following her.
The prison was designed to teach handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/
prisoners to follow rules.
frustrated /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/
adj. 挫败的，失意的，泄气的
v. 使不成功( frustrate的过去式和过去分词 ) ; 挫败 ;
使受挫折 ; 令人沮丧
例句:
n. 手铐 ; 思想上的桎梏
If someone is frustrated, they are a vt. 给…戴上手铐 ; 限制
bit irritated.
例句:
Her boss assigns her to do too many
The prisoners were under guard and
things at the same time, so she's
handcuffed.
frustrated.
frustration /frʌˈstreʃən/ horizontal /ˌhɔrəˈzɑntl/
adj. 水平的，卧式的 ; 地平线的 ; [植]（枝条）平层

n. 挫折 ; 失败 ; 挫败 ; 失意
的 ; 同一行业的，同阶层的
例句: n. 水平线 ; 水平面 ; 水平位置 ; 水平的物体
I understand your frustration sir, but 例句:
that's the law.
The bars can be vertical, up and down,
or horizontal.
govern /ˈgʌvərn/
vt. 统治 ; 管理 ; 治理 ; 支配（词或短语的形式或用 impossible /ɪmˈpɑsəbl/

法）
adj. 不可能的，做不到的 ; 难以忍受的 ; 不会有
vi. 控制，支配 ; 操纵
的，不能相信的
例句: n. 不可能 ; 不可能的事
A system of laws governs the behavior 例句:
It was a maximum security prison, so
If the system of governing in a
escape was almost impossible.
country is completely changed, it is a
He's impossible to work with.
revolution.
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inmate /ˈɪnˌmet/ 例句:
n. 同居者 ; 居民 ; （监狱里的）犯人 An action that follows the law is a

legal action.
例句:
At Alcatraz there was just one inmate

in each prison cell. lend /lɛnd/
vt. 把…借给 ; 贷（款） ; 贡献，给予 ; 适于

vi. 增加 ; 增添 ; 给…增加 ; 给予
innocence /ˈɪnəsəns/
例句:
n. 清白 ; 天真无邪 ; 无罪的人
If someone lends you money, you pay
例句:
interest for the use of that money.
In court, evidence is presented to show
the guilt or innocence of the person
on trial. library /ˈlaɪbreri/
n. 图书馆，藏书楼 ; 藏书 ; 书屋，书斋 ; 图书出租

处
input /ˈɪnˌpʊt/
例句:
n. 输入，投入 ; 输入电路 ; <电>输入端 ; 输入的数
据 Privileges included working, visits
vt. 把…输入电脑 ; [自][电子] 输入 ; 输入，给料 from family members, and access to the
prison library.
例句:

inputs, outputs and decision points. loan /loʊn/
n. 贷款 ; 借款 ; 借用
vt. 借，借给
invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/
vi. 借出
n. 发票 ; 发货单
例句:
v. 开发票 ; 记清单
If you get a loan from a bank, you will
例句:
pay interest to the bank.
An invoice is a request for payment.
products being bought. maximum /ˈmæksəməm/
To invoice someone means to give them
adj. 最大值的，最大量的
a bill for products or services. n. 最大的量、体积、强度等
例句:
legal /ˈliɡəl/ It was a maximum security prison, so

escape was almost impossible.
adj. 法律的 ; 合法的 ; 法定的 ; 法律（上）的
n. 法定权利 ; 依法必须登报的声明
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murderer /ˈmɜrdərə(r)/
n. 谋杀犯，凶手 organizational /ˌɔɡənaɪ'zeɪʃənl/
例句: adj. 组织的 ; 编制的
There were 137 prisoners, including 例句:

bank robbers and murderers.
An organizational chart, or org chart,
shows the structure of a company.
notorious /noʊˈtɔriəs/
adj. 臭名昭著的 ; 臭名远扬的 ; 声名狼藉的 ; 恶名昭 pie graph /paɪ ɡræf/

著
例句:
Alcatraz held some of the most

notorious criminals in American
history.
on trial /ɑn ˈtraɪəl/ 饼图（法）
例句:
A circle graph, often called a pie

graph, is shaped like a circle.
plot /plɑt/
n. 地基，基址图 ; （戏剧、小说等的）情节 ; 一块
受审 ; 在试验[测试]中 ; 试用
地 ; 测算表
例句: vt. 以图表画出，制图 ; 密谋 ; 把…分成小块 ; 为
（文学作品）设计情节
If someone breaks the law, they may be
vi. 设计作品情节 ; 标示于图表上 ; 密谋，暗中策划
arrested and put on trial.
例句:

operate /ˈɑpəreɪt/
axes, the x-axis and the y-axis.
vt.& vi. 运转 ; 操作 ; 经营 ; 管理 Ironically, when he was assassinated,
vi. 开刀 ; （对…）动手术 ; 动手术 ; （在某地）采 it was his good friend who led the
取军事行动 plot.
vt. 操作，控制，使运行
例句:
present /ˈprɛznt/
It was closed because it was too
expensive to operate.
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adj. 现在的 ; 目前的 ; 出席的 ; [语法学]现在时的 Privileges included working, visits

n. 现在 ; 礼物 ; 瞄准 from family members, and access to the
prison library.
例句:
In court, evidence is presented to show

the guilt or innocence of the person proof /pruf/
on trial.
n. 证明 ; 校样 ; 检验 ; （酒的）标准酒精度
adj. 防…的 ; 抗…的 ; 能抵御 ; 能防范
presume /prɪˈzum/
vt. 给（织物）做防护处理，使防水（或防火等） ;
印…的校样
vt. 以为，认为 ; 假定，假设 ; 推测 ; 意味着 vi. [印刷术] 校对 ; 发酵
vi. 擅自行动 ; 相信 ; 敢于 ; 放肆
例句:
例句:
A receipt is proof that you have paid
Two drowned and five were listed as for something.
missing and presumed drowned. To assume that something is true is to
believe it without proof.
prisoner /ˈprɪzənɚ, ˈprɪznɚ/

proportional /prəˈpɔrʃənl/
adj. 比例的，成比例的 ; 相称的，均衡的

n. [数]比例项，比例量
例句:
The lengths of the bars are

proportional to the values they
represent.
n. 囚犯 ; 犯人 ; 俘虏 ; 刑事被告
例句:
The first group of prisoners arrived in

quantity /ˈkwɑntəti/
1934. n. 量，数量 ; 定量，大批 ; 数目 ; [语音学、韵律学]

There were 137 prisoners, including 音量（指元音或音节的长短）
例句:
The x-axis often shows time while the

privilege /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvlɪdʒ/ y-axis shows how quantities change
with time.
n. 特权 ; （因财富和社会地位而仅有部分人享有
的）权益 ; 免责特权 ; 特殊荣幸
vt. 给与…特权，特免
reach /ritʃ/
例句:
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v. 到达，走到 ; 够…，抓… ; 完成 vt. 纠正 ; 扶直，使正 ; 整理 ; 补偿

n. 手脚能够到的范围 ; 范围，区域 ; 影响的范围， vi. （船舶等）复正，恢复平稳
管辖的范围
例句:
例句:
The country on the right is Brazil.
Tourists can reach the island by boat The house will be on your right.
from the city. Maybe you're right.
Once free of desires we can reach a They had four rights: food, clothing,
state of peace and wisdom. shelter, and medical care.
It reached the point where I couldn't
take it anymore.
To negotiate means to deal with or robber /ˈrɑbə(r)/
bargain with others to reach an
agreement.
rectangular /rɛkˈtæŋɡjəlɚ/
n. 强盗，盗贼
例句:
There were 137 prisoners, including

adj. <数> 矩形的 ; 成直角的 ; 直角坐标的 ; 长方
例句: rule /ruːl/

n. 规则，规定 ; 统治，支配 ; 章程
show and compare data.
vt.& vi. 控制，支配 ; 判定 ; 裁定，裁决 ; 价格稳定
vt. 统治 ; 规定 ; 管理 ; 裁决
vi. 统治 ; 管辖 ; 裁定
right /raɪt/
例句:
Laws are rules that people are supposed

to follow.
He had appointed members of his army
to rule the Empire while he was away.
structured /'strʌktʃəd/
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adj. 有结构的例句:

v. 组织( structure的过去式和过去分词 ) ; 安排 ; 制
If someone breaks the law, they may be
定
arrested and put on trial.
例句: After a trial, he was found guilty and
sentenced to 11 years in prison.
Prison life at Alcatraz was highly
structured and boring.
He says he feels sorry for kids these
days because their days are so
trouble /ˈtrʌbəl/
structured. n. 麻烦 ; 烦恼 ; 故障 ; 动乱
vi. 费心 ; 烦恼
vt. 麻烦 ; 使烦恼 ; 折磨
temper /ˈtɛmpɚ/
例句:
n. 性情，脾气 ; 特征 ; （钢等）回火 ; 怒气
Alcatraz was designed for prisoners who
vt. 调和 ; 使回火 ; 锻炼 ; 缓和
were causing trouble in other prisons.
vi. 使调和
例句:
She knows I have a temper.

try /traɪ/
Someone with a bad temper gets angry vt.& vi. 试图，努力 ; 实验 ; 审判 ; 考验

easily and shouts at others. n. 尝试，实验 ; [橄]触球，（因触球获得的）向球门
踢球的权利
例句:
tourist attraction /ˈtʊrɪst
əˈtrækʃən/ When a person is charged with breaking
n. 游览胜地
law.
例句: She put the key into the ignition and
tried to start the engine.
Alcatraz is also famous and is now a
From now on I'll try to get to the
major tourist attraction.
airport much earlier.
trial /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/

under guard /ˈʌndɚ ɡɑrd/
在看守下，在警卫下
例句:
The prisoners were under guard and

handcuffed.
n. 试验 ; [法]审讯，审判 ; 磨难，困难 ; [体]选拔赛 variable /ˈveriəbl/

adj. 试验的 ; [法]审讯的
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adj. 变化的，可变的 ; [数]变量的 ; [生]变异的 waters /ˈwɔtəz, ˈwɑtəz/

n. 可变因素，变量 ; 易变的东西
n. 海域 ; 江水 ; 河水 ; 湖水 ; 水( water的名词复
例句: 数 ) ; （湖、河等的）水域 ; （一片）水面 ; 大片的
Line graphs are used to show the 水
relationship between two variables. v. 给…水喝( water的第三人称单数 ) ; 在…浇水[洒
水] ; 往（酒里）掺水 ; （尤指江河）流经并供水给
（某地区）
vertical /ˈvɜrtɪkl/ 例句:
adj. 垂直的，竖立的 ; [解]头顶的 ; 顶点的 ; [植]纵长 The waters around it are cold, and only
的，直上的 very strong swimmers can swim from the
n. 垂直线，垂直面 ; [建]竖杆 ; 垂直位置 island to San Francisco.
例句:
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The bars can be vertical, up and down,
or horizontal.
advance /ədˈvæns/
violent /ˈvaɪələnt/ vt. （使）前进 ; 将…提前 ; 预付 ; 提出

vi. （数量等）增加 ; 向前推（至下一步） ; 上涨
adj. 暴力引起的 ; 剧烈的，（风，爆炸等）猛烈 n. 增长 ; 借款 ; （价格、价值的）上涨 ; 预付款
的，狂暴的 ; 感情强烈的 ; 颜色强烈的 adj. 预先的 ; 先行的
例句: 例句:
An explosion is a rapid, violent You may reject their advance or accept

release of energy. it and begin a relationship.
Many had tried to escape from other Despite advances in technology, one of
prisons or were considered violent. the biggest threats to human survival
comes from primitive life forms.
They'll also need to make an advance
visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ payment.
vt.& vi. 访问 ; 探望 ; 参观 ; 游览
vi. 作客
n. 访问，参观 ; 逗留 artist /ˈɑrtɪst/
vt. 拜访，参观 n. 艺术家 ; 画家 ; 能手 ; 骗子
例句: 例句:
She's taking time off so that she can Many artists and musicians are very
visit her parents. creative.
near Beijing.
Privileges included working, visits barber /ˈbɑrbə(r)/
from family members, and access to the
prison library.
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come up with /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
追赶上 ; 提出 ; 想出 ; 设法拿出
例句:
Creative people come up with new ideas

and ways of doing things.
n. 理发师 ; 理发店(= barber's shop)

vt. 为…理发剃须 ; 修整
congratulations /kənˌgrætʃə'leɪ
ʃənz/
vi. 当理发师 ; 给人理发
n. 祝贺 ; 贺词 ; 祝词
例句:
例句:
His parents came from Italy, and his
father was a barber. Congratulations Lisa!
behavior /bɪˈhevjɚ/ contract /ˈkɑntrækt/
n. 行为 ; 态度 ; （机器等的）运转状态 ; （事物 n. 合同 ; 契约 ; 协议
的）反应
例句:
例句:
Capone was released in nine months for contract when exhaling air.
good behavior. The earliest start date would be one
Research shows that red has the most month after signing the contract.
powerful effect on human behavior.
convict /kənˈvɪkt/
belong /bɪˈlɔŋ/
vt. 宣判有罪 ; 证明…有罪 ; 使知罪 ; 定…的罪
vi. 属于 ; 是…的成员 ; 应被放在 ; 适应 n. 罪犯
例句: 例句:
As a boy, he belonged to a street Though he was involved in the deaths of

gang. many, he was never convicted of a
serious crime.
bodyguard /ˈbɑdigɑrd/
n. 保镖 ; 卫士，警卫员
例句:
例句:
In 1929 he and his bodyguard were
arrested for carrying deadly weapons. The time of day depends on your
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Other natural resources we depend on feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/

include forests and soil.
n. 感觉，知觉，情绪 ; 感情 ; 气氛
adj. 富有感情的，有感觉的 ; 有同情心的，仁慈的
that we depend on.
v. 感觉 ; 认为(feel的现在分词)
follow their leader. 例句:
They make decisions based on their
dresser /ˈdrɛsɚ/
feelings more than facts.
n. 化妆台 ; （剧组的）服装员 ; 食具柜 ; 外科手术

助手 flashy /ˈflæʃi/
例句: adj. 浮华的，俗丽的 ; 闪光的，瞬间的，昙花一现

的 ; （脾气等）暴烈的
Capone was a flashy dresser who enjoyed
being famous. 例句:
Capone was a flashy dresser who enjoyed
emotional /ɪˈmoʊʃənl/
being famous.
adj. 表现强烈情感的 ; 令人动情的 ; 易动感情的 ; 感

情脆弱的 follower /ˈfɑloʊə(r)/
例句: n. 追随者，拥护者 ; 信奉者，信徒 ; 仆人 ; 属下
Emotional people often show their 例句:

feelings and have a bad temper.
A strong team needs a good leader and
loyal followers.
evasion /ɪˈveʒən/
n. 逃避，规避，躲避某人 ; 遁辞，借口 gambling /'ɡæmblɪŋ/
例句: n. 赌博，赌钱 ; 冒险 ; 投机
v. 赌博，冒风险(gamble的现在分词)
He was sent to prison for tax evasion.
例句:
extra /'ekstrə/
His organization was also involved in
gambling and prostitution.
adj. 额外的，补充的，附加的 ; 特大的，特别的
n. 附加物，额外的事物 ; 临时演员 ; 号外 ; 上等产
品，上品 gang /ɡæŋ/
adv. 额外地 ; 格外地，特别地
例句:
Are they going to pay extra?
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have difficulty doing

sth
例句:
Sometimes they have difficulty working

in a group.
n. 帮派，团体 ; 盗贼等的)一帮 ; （工具，机械等 health care /hɛlθ kɛr/

的）一套 ; 〈美俚〉棒球队
vt. 使结成一帮 ; 成群地袭击卫生保健
vi. 结伙行动例句:
例句: Taxes pay for many services such as
As a boy, he belonged to a street education, police and health care.
gang.
immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/
government /ˈgʌvərnmənt/ n. 移民，侨民 ; 从异地移入的动物[植物]
n. 政府 ; 政体 ; 治理的形式 ; 管辖，治理 adj. 移民的，移来的 ; 侨民的
例句: 例句:
Taxes are what we pay to the government He came from an immigrant family.
for government services.

The government of a country is its
control system.
interest /ˈɪntrɪst, -tərɪst, -ˌtrɛst/
A state of anarchy exists when a n. 兴趣，爱好 ; 利害关系，利益 ; 利息 ; 趣味，感

country has no effective government. 兴趣的事
vt. 使产生兴趣 ; 使参与，使加入 ; 引起…的意愿 ;
使产生关系
guilty /ˈɡɪlti/
例句:
adj. 内疚的 ; 有罪的
例句: and developed a strong interest in
nature.
After a trial, he was found guilty and
Interest is what we pay to lenders
sentenced to 11 years in prison.
when we borrow money.
have been through sth investment /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/

例句:
I've been through this kind of thing

before.
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laugh /læf/
vi. 笑 ; 发笑 ; 嘲笑 ; （特别表示因成功而）处于有
利地位
vt. 以笑表示，以笑感动[影响]
n. 笑 ; 笑声 ; 引人发笑的事或人 ; 笑料
例句:
Your proposal had everybody laughing.

n. 投资，投资额 ; 封锁 ; （时间、精力的）投入 ;
值得买的东西
例句: leadership /ˈlidərʃɪp/
Income is money received for work or n. 领导 ; 领导的才能或能力 ; 一群领导者 ; 带路，

from investments. 指引
He ended up losing his entire
例句:
investment.
In many situations, others look to them
for leadership.
invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/
n. 发票 ; 发货单
liquor /ˈlɪkɚ/
v. 开发票 ; 记清单
例句:

To invoice someone means to give them
a bill for products or services.
n. 酒，烈性酒 ; 含酒精饮料
involved /ɪnˈvɑlvd/
vt. 浸泡 ; 喝酒
例句:
adj. 复杂难懂的 ; 与他人有密切关系的 ; 受牵扯的 ;
作为一部份参与的 Most of the money came from illegal
v. 表明（某人参与了罪行等）(involve的过去式和过 activities, especially the sale of
去分词) ; 使参与 ; 牵涉 ; 使专心于 illegal liquor.
例句:
His organization was also involved in list /lɪst/

n. 清单，目录 ; 倾斜 ; 布边，布头 ; 狭条
The process of implanting the device
vt. 列出，列入 ; 把…编列成表 ; 记入名单内
into Matt was quite involved.
vi. 列于表上
例句:
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I had to rebook my flight and get on a They'll also need to make an advance
waiting list. payment.
pneumonia /nuˈmoʊniə/
loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/
adj. 忠诚的，忠心的 ; 忠贞的

n. 效忠的臣民 ; 忠实信徒
例句:

follow their leader.
n. [医]肺炎 ; 急性肺炎
A strong team needs a good leader and
loyal followers. 例句:
He died of a stroke and pneumonia in
minor /ˈmaɪnɚ/
1947.
Bacterial infections, such as
adj. 较小的，少数的，小… ; 未成年的 ; [乐]小调 pneumonia, are caused by bacteria.
的，小音阶的 ; （两同姓男孩中）年幼的
n. 未成年人 ; 副修科目 ; 小公司 ; [逻辑学]小前提
vi. [主美国英语]副修，选修，兼修 portion /ˈpɔrʃn/
例句: n. 一部分 ; 一份遗产（或赠与的财产） ; 嫁妆 ; 分
When he was finally arrested, it was 得的财产
for minor crimes. vt. 把…分成份额 ; 分配 ; 把…分给(to) ; 命运注定
例句:
official /əˈfɪʃəl/
from the illegal sales of liquor.
n. 行政官员 ; 公务员 ; [体]裁判 ; 高级职员
adj. 官方的，法定的 ; 公职的，公务的 ; 官气十足 ;
正式的 postpone /poʊˈspoʊn/
例句: vt. 使延期，延缓 ; 把…放在次要地位 ; 把…放在后
He protected himself by bribing police 面
and public officials. vi. 延缓 ; 延缓发作
例句:
payment /ˈpemənt/
To delay something means to postpone
it.
n. 付款，支付 ; 报酬，报答 ; 偿还 ; 惩罚，报应 We had to postpone the presentation
例句: because she wasn't ready to give it.
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previous /ˈpriviəs/ company.

He protected himself by bribing police
adj. 先前的 ; 以前的 ; 过早的 ; （时间上）稍前的
adv. 在先，在…以前
例句:
He became boss at 26 when the previous

public enemy number
leader was nearly killed.
one /ˈpʌblɪk ˈɛnəmi ˈnʌmbɚ wʌn/
[法] 头号公敌，第一号罪犯
proposal /prəˈpoʊzl/
例句:
In 1930 Capone was Public Enemy No. 1

n. 提议 ; 建议 ; 求婚 ; 〈美〉投标
in Chicago.
例句:
QuickServe has accepted your video

proposal.
quick /kwɪk/
adj. 快的，急速的 ; 聪明的，凌厉的 ; 灵活的 ; 短时

间做成的
prostitution /ˌprɑstəˈtuʃn/ adv. 迅速地，快速地
n. （指甲下的）活肉 ; 感情的中枢，感觉最敏锐的
地方 ; 要害，核心
例句:
Quickserve provides quick, reliable

repair services to homes.
They liked your proposal so much that
they made a quick decision.
n. 卖淫 ; 滥用某事物 ; 出卖灵魂
例句:
receipt /rɪˈsit/
Gambling and prostitution are both
n. 收据，发票 ; 收入
illegal activities.
vt. 开收据 ; [美国英语]给…开收据，承认收到
例句:
public /ˈpʌblɪk/
A receipt is given to you after you
adj. 公众的，公共的 ; 公开的 ; 政府的 ; 人人知道 have paid for something.
的，知名的 After paying for something, be sure to
n. 大众 ; 社会 ; 公共场所 ; （文学家等的）爱读者 get a receipt.
例句:
These are public restrooms. request /rɪˈkwɛst/

If a store is open to the public, it
means anyone can come in.
The public can buy shares of this
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n. 要求 ; 需要 ; 所请求的事物 ; 申请书
vt. （下级对上级的）请求 ; 请求得到 ; 索取 ; 邀请
[常接不定式或从句]
sign /saɪn/
例句: n. 符号 ; 手势 ; 迹象 ; 指示牌
vt.& vi. 签名 ; 打手势
In many cases it's better to make a 例句:
request than order someone to do As a result, scientists believe it was

something. a sign of great wealth and position.
We requested a non-smoking room, but In 2010, Lang Lang signed a recording
the room smells of smoke. contract for several million dollars.
The earliest start date would be one
month after signing the contract.
responsibility /rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪləti/
n. 责任 ; 职责 ; 责任感，责任心 ; 负责任
stroke /stroʊk/
例句:
n. 一击 ; 击球 ; 划水动作 ; 中风
Leaders are people who take
vt. 划掉 ; 轻抚 ; 轻触 ; 敲击
responsibility and are trusted by vi. 击球 ; 作尾桨手，指挥划桨
others.
例句:
He died of a stroke and pneumonia in

sale /sel/ 1947.
n. 卖，出卖 ; 销售额，销售 ; 销路 ; 拍卖
例句: suspense /səˈspɛns/

Their growing relationship with n. 悬而未决，含糊不定 ; 焦虑，挂念 ; 悬念 ; 中
QuickServe has helped to increase 止，暂停
their sales.
例句:
from the illegal sales of liquor. What news! Don't keep me in suspense!
sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ take over /tek ˈovɚ/
n. 句子 ; 宣判带 ; 接管 ; 帮…学习 ; 在…上花费
vt. 宣判，判决
例句:
例句:
At Alcatraz, he was diagnosed with a
After a trial, he was found guilty and disease that began to take over his
sentenced to 11 years in prison. brain.
He spent the first two years of his
sentence at a prison in Atlanta,
Georgia. tax /tæks/
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vt. 使负重担 ; 消耗精力 ; 向…征税 ; 责备，谴责例句:

n. 税，税额 ; 负担
He was sent to prison for tax evasion.
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army /ˈɑrmi/
amount /əˈmaʊnt/
n. 量，数量 ; 总额 ; 本利之和 ; 全部效果，全部含

义
vi. （在意义、价值、效果、程度等方面）等于 ; 等
同，接近 ; 合计，总共 ; 发展成为
例句: n. 军队 ; 陆军 ; 团体 ; 野战军
For Martin, commuting is taking a large 例句:

amount of his time.
The military includes an army, an air
force, and a navy.
applicant /ˈæplɪkənt/
autocrat /ˈɔtəˌkræt/
n. 独裁统治者 ; 独断专行的人
例句:
In an autocracy, the government is

controlled by a single individual,
known as the autocrat.
n. 申请人，求职人 ; 请求者
例句: average /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

As the graph shows, money was the most
important factor for 25 percent of the
平均数的
applicants.
Career path is also important, vt. [数学] 计算…的平均值 ; 调和，拉平 ; 分摊 ; 按
especially for younger applicants. 比例（或平均）分配（利润等）
vi. 平均：作为或达到一个中间值 ; 维持（有利的）
平均价格
armed /ɑrmd/
例句:
adj. 武装的 ; 有把手的 ; 有防卫器官的
v. “arm”的过去式和过去分词
average.
例句: She works an average of 8 hours a day,
The armed forces of a country have many which is 1/3 of her day.
weapons such as guns, tanks and Martin averages 9 hours a day at work,
planes. compared to Emma's 8.
However, the average living conditions
in Japan are much higher than in
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India. North and South America are bordered by

The average score was 86.3. the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic
Eleven students had below average Ocean.
scores. A country's territory has boundaries,
or borders.
badly /ˈbædli/ and separate it from its neighbors.
adv. 非常，在很大程度上 ; 坏，拙劣地 ; 不利地，

有害地
boundary /ˈbaʊndəri, -dri/
例句:
n. 分界线 ; 范围 ; （球场）边线
He won't take being treated badly and
例句:
threatened too many times.
My boss treated everyone badly, and I The territory of a country is defined
was tired of it. by its boundaries.
Had he put on his seatbelt, he might
not have been injured so badly.
capital /ˈkæpɪtl/
balance /ˈbæləns/
n. 首都 ; 资本 ; 资源 ; 大写字母
adj. 极好的 ; 死刑的 ; 资本的 ; 首都的
n. 平衡 ; 天平 ; 平衡力 ; （酿酒配料的）均衡
例句:
vt.& vi. （使）平衡 ; （使）均衡 ; （使）相抵 ; 权
衡 The central government is located in
vt. 结平（账目） ; 使（在某物上）保持平衡 ; 使 the country's capital city.
（各部分）协调 ; 用天平称
vi. 微微摇摆 ; 倾斜后又复平衡 ; 动摇 ; 被补偿
例句:
challenging /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/
adj. 挑战性的 ; 引起兴趣的 ; 令人深思的

Older workers often put a higher value
v. 挑战，质疑(challenge的现在分词)
on the balance between life and work.
John's dilemma is how to balance his 例句:
wife's happiness against the risk of People who want their work to be
losing a lot of money. challenging are people who enjoy
solving problems.
border /ˈbɔrdə(r)/
n. 边 ; 镶边 ; 包边 ; 边界 character /ˈkærəktɚ/
vt.& vi. 与…接界，在…的边上 n. 性格 ; 特点 ; 字母 ; 角色
vt. 沿…的边，环绕…，给…镶边 vt. 刻，印 ; 使具有特征
vi. 近似，毗邻
例句:
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Whether or not an autocracy is Martin averages 9 hours a day at work,

successful depends on the character compared to Emma's 8.
and ability of the leader.
One of the characters in the novel is
a doctor. connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/
n. 连接 ; 联系，关系 ; 连接点 ; 亲戚
citizen /ˈsɪtɪzən/ 例句:
n. 公民 ; 国民 ; 市民 ; 平民 QuickServe cleans roofs, fixes Internet

例句:
windows.
Governments make laws and provide Membership in this group often depends
services to their citizens. on family connections, wealth or
military power.
collect /kəˈlɛkt/ have close connections to the medical
community.
vt. 收集 ; 收藏 ; 接走 ; 聚积
vi. 募捐 ; 募集
adj. 由受话人付费的
constitution /ˌkɑnstəˈtuʃn/
例句:
n. 建立，组成 ; 体格 ; 构成方式 ; 宪法
that collects urine from the kidneys. 例句:
Most governments pay for their The power of the government in a

services by collecting taxes from republic is limited by a constitution.
their citizens. A constitution defines the
relationship between the government
and its citizens.
combine /kəmˈbaɪn/
v. 使结合 ; 使化合 ; 兼有 ; 用联合收割机收割

control /kənˈtroʊl/
例句:
vt. 控制 ; 管理 ; 限制 ; 支配
In fact, if we combine Work Environment
n. 支配权 ; 操纵者 ; （对国家、地区、机构等的）
and Co-workers, the total is 35%. 管理权 ; （键盘上的）控制键
例句:
compare /kəmˈper/ Some governments have powerful leaders

who control things.
vt.& vi. 比较，对照
He likes to be in control of his car.
vt. 比拟，喻为 ; [语]构成
vi. 相比，匹敌 ; 比较，区别 ; 比拟（常与to连用）
n. 比较
corruption /kəˈrʌpʃən/
例句:
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defense /dɪˈfɛns/
n. (D-)（美国）国防部，防卫，防卫物
vt. 谋划抵御
例句:
A country's military provides defense

n. 腐败 ; 贪污 ; 贿赂 ; 变体 for its territory and its citizens.
例句:
Bribery and corruption are common as a define /dɪˈfaɪn/

way to increase the wealth of the
vt. 规定 ; 使明确 ; 精确地解释 ; 画出…的线条
oligarchs.
vi. （给词、短语等）下定义，构成释义
例句:
criminal /ˈkrɪmənəl/
A constitution defines the relationship
between the government and its
citizens.
elect /ɪˈlɛkt/
vt. 选举 ; 挑出，挑选 ; 决定
vi. 选择，挑选 ; 进行选举
n. 罪犯，犯人 adj. 精选的，选出的 ; 选中的，当选而尚未就职的
adj. 刑事的 ; 犯罪的 ; 可耻的 n. 被选的人
例句: 例句:
The criminal justice system is In a republic, individuals are elected

responsible for enforcing the law. to represent the citizens.
Al Capone was one of the most famous She wants to elect people who are
criminals in American history. smart and well-educated.
Prisons are designed to keep criminals
away from other people.
enforce /ɪnˈfɔrs/
vt. 强迫服从 ; 实施，执行 ; 加强

defend /dɪˈfɛnd/
例句:
vt.& vi. 辩护 ; 保卫 ; （足球、曲棍球等）防守 ; 进
Without a government there is nobody to
行辩护
make decisions or enforce the laws.
例句:
The main purpose of a military is to

defend a country from attack. engineer /ˌendʒɪˈnɪr/
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n. 工程师，技师 ; （轮船的）机师 ; 〈美〉（火车 n. 力 ; 武力 ; （社会）势力 ; 魄力

的）司机， ; （陆军的）工兵 vt. 强迫 ; 强行 ; 促使，推动 ; 强奸
vt. 设计，策划 ; 安排或处理 ; 改变…的基因（或遗
例句:
传）结构
例句:
such as gravity.
Martin, who is an engineer, works more People will be forced to relocate from
hours than Emma does. flooded areas.
within the Earth.
environment /ɛnˈvaɪrənmənt, The military includes an army, an air
-ˈvaɪən-/ force, and a navy.
n. 环境，外界 ; 周围，围绕 ; 工作平台 ; （运行） These modals express degrees of

环境 logical force or social expectation.
例句:
Companies need to try harder to protect government /ˈgʌvərnmənt/

the environment and our health.
n. 政府 ; 政体 ; 治理的形式 ; 管辖，治理
The second most important factor was
the work environment. 例句:
Taxes are what we pay to the government

for government services.
factor /ˈfæktɚ/ The government of a country is its
n. 因素 ; <数>因子 ; 代理人 control system.
vt. 把…因素包括进去 ; [数学]分解…的因子，将… A state of anarchy exists when a
分解成因子 ; 以代理商（或管家等）的身份行事， country has no effective government.
做代理商（或管家）
vi. 做代理商（或管家）
例句:
graph /ɡræf/
n. 图表，曲线图 ; 词的拼法
They were asked to list which factors
vt. 用曲线图表示，把…绘入图表 ; 用胶版印刷
were most important in a good job.
例句:
force /fɔrs/
As Emma's graph shows, the biggest
portion of her day is spent working.
group /ɡrup/
n. 组，团体 ; 群，批 ; （雕塑等的）群像 ; （英美

的）空军大队
vt.& vi. 使成群，集合
vt. 分类，归类
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例句: adj. 个人的 ; 独特的 ; 个别的

n. 个人 ; 个体
In an oligarchy a small group of people
controls the government. 例句:
Golf is an individual sport.
gun /ɡʌn/
In a republic, individuals are elected
justice /ˈdʒʌstɪs/
n. 正义 ; 公正 ; 法律制裁 ; 审判员，法官
例句:
A country's criminal justice system
n. 枪 ; 发令枪声 ; 受雇杀人的枪手 ; 喷射器 includes the police, courts and
vt. 射击（某人） ; 给…加大油门 ; 打猎 prisons.
vi. 用枪打猎 The criminal justice system is

例句:
The armed forces of a country have many

weapons such as guns, tanks and laundry /ˈlɔndri, ˈlɑn-/
planes.
n. 洗衣店，洗衣房 ; 洗好的衣服 ; 待洗的衣服 ; 洗
熨
household chores 例句:
n. 家务活 Other activities include household

chores such as doing the laundry and
例句:
paying bills.
Other activities include getting
dressed and household chores, such as
doing laundry and paying bills. limit /ˈlɪmɪt/
n. 限制 ; 限量，限度 ; 界限
vt. 限制，限定
in conclusion /ɪn kənˈkluʒən/
例句:
最后，综上所述
He was going well above the speed
例句:
limit.
In conclusion, Emma and Martin both There's a limit as to how much money
wish that there were more hours in the you can change at one time.
day. The power of the government in a
republic is limited by a constitution.
individual /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/
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makeup /ˈmekˌʌp/ oligarch /ˈɑləgɑrk/
n. 化妆 ; 补充 ; 构造 ; 体格
例句:
As for putting on makeup, she isn't

willing to change that.
mark /mɑrk/
n. 寡头政治执政者
n. 斑点 ; 记号 ; 成绩 ; 标准
vt. 作记号 ; 表示 ; 给…打分 ; 在…留下痕迹例句:
vi. 评分 ; 注意 ; （比赛中）记分 Bribery and corruption are common as a
例句: way to increase the wealth of the

oligarchs.
ordinary /ˈɔrdneri/
meal /mil/ adj. 普通的 ; 平常的 ; 一般的 ; 平庸的
n. 餐，饭 ; 进餐（时间） ; 〈英〉一次挤奶量 ; 谷例句:
物粗粉（用作饲料或加工面粉） In an oligarchy, ordinary citizens may

vi. 进餐 not be aware that they have little or
例句: no power.
Other factors shown in the graphs

include time for meals and commuting
perhaps /pərˈhæps/
to work.
They wanted meals that were healthy adv. 或许 ; （表示不确定）也许 ; （用于粗略的估
but easy to prepare. 计）或许 ; （表示勉强同意或其实不赞成）也许

n. 假定 ; 猜想 ; 未定之事
例句:
neighbor /ˈnebɚ/
Without extinction events, perhaps we
n. <美>邻居，邻国 wouldn't be here today.
adj. 邻近的，邻接的 Perhaps they'll never know, especially
vi. 友好 ; 毗邻而居 if they don't find the black boxes.
vt. 邻接 Perhaps she should spend a bit less
例句: time socializing with her friends.

He started practicing at 5 o'clock,
poverty /ˈpɑvərti/
which upset his neighbors. n. 贫穷 ; 缺乏，不足 ; 贫瘠，不毛 ; 低劣
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例句:
Anarchies can lead a country into

poverty and dangerous conditions where
nobody is safe.
power /ˈpaʊɚ/
n. [机]动力，功率 ; 力量 ; 政权，权力 ; 强国，大国 vt.& vi. 推，推动

vt. 运转 ; 用发动机发动 ; 使…有力量 vt. 推动，增加 ; 对…施加压力，逼迫 ; 按 ; 说服
vi. 靠动力行进 ; 快速行进 n. 推，决心 ; 大规模攻势 ; 矢志的追求
adj. 权力的 ; 机械能的，电动的 ; 用电力（或动 vi. 推进 ; 增加 ; 努力争取
力）发动的
例句:
例句:
She's pushing the door open.
Solar power depends on sunlight. His boss pushed him too far one too
Membership in this group often depends many times, so he couldn't wait to
on family connections, wealth or quit.
military power. Aggressive people often push their own
Together, they share a power grid and ideas or try to force others to follow
one coast of a dark forbidding them.
continent.
reach /ritʃ/
prison /ˈprɪzən/
v. 到达，走到 ; 够…，抓… ; 完成
n. 手脚能够到的范围 ; 范围，区域 ; 影响的范围，
管辖的范围
例句:
Tourists can reach the island by boat

from the city.
Once free of desires we can reach a
state of peace and wisdom.
n. 监狱 ; 牢笼 ; 监禁 ; 入狱
例句: take it anymore.
To negotiate means to deal with or
A country's criminal justice system
includes the police, courts and
agreement.
prisons.
push /pʊʃ/ represent /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
vt. 表现，象征 ; 代表，代理 ; 扮演 ; 作为示范

vi. 代表 ; 提出异议
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例句: satisfy /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪ/

Words that are nouns or pronouns are vt.& vi. 使满意，满足
used to represent objects. vt. 使确信 ; 符合，达到（要求、规定、标准等） ;
In a republic, individuals are elected 消除 ; 履行
to represent the citizens. vi. 使满足或足够 ; 使满意
例句:
republic /rɪˈpʌblɪk/ The best jobs satisfy several needs,

not just salary and benefits.
n. 共和国 ; 共和政体 ; （成员具有平等权利的）团
体
例句: stress / strɛs/

The power of the government in a n. 强调 ; 重音 ; 压力 ; 重力
republic is limited by a constitution. vt. 重读 ; [机械学]使承受压力 ; 给…加压力（或应
力）
例句:
For her, exercising, socializing and

adj. 尽责的 ; 承担责任 ; 负有责任的 ; 懂道理的
staying beautiful help her deal with
例句: the stress of work.
People who are responsible and If he could find another job in the
trustworthy are important in almost area, it would put less stress on his
any situation. wife.
The criminal justice system is The purpose of this article is to
responsible for enforcing the law. stress the importance of exercise for
A contributing factor is something good health.
that is partly responsible.
stressful /ˈstrɛsfəl/
resume /rɪ'zjum/ adj. 有压力的
v. 重新开始 ; 继续 ; 恢复职位例句:
例句: When the traffic is really heavy, his
Send me your resume and I'll let people commute is stressful.
know you're looking for a job.

Work on the project resumed once we
passed the safety inspection.
support /səˈpɔrt/
We resumed watching the movie as soon vt. 支持 ; 帮助 ; 支撑 ; 维持

as the wireless connection was n. 支撑 ; 支持者 ; [数学]支集 ; 支撑物
restored.
例句:
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The Earth has a layer of gas above its unlimited /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

surface which helps to support life.
adj. 无限的 ; 无数的 ; 过多的，过度的 ; 无条件的
A country's social services system
provides support to people in need. 例句:
You can be more persuasive if you have
Without a constitution, the power of a
facts to support you.
government is unlimited.
tank /tæŋk/
value /ˈvælju/
n. 价值，价格 ; 意义，涵义 ; 重要性 ; （邮票的）

面值
vt. 评价 ; 重视，看重 ; 估价，给…定价
例句:

People who are indifferent may not
n. 油[水]箱 ; 坦克 ; 贮水池 ; 酒量大的人
vt. 把…贮放在柜内 ; 打败 value anything or anyone but
themselves.
例句:
Stonewalling your partner can make
The armed forces of a country have many them feel like they aren't valued.
weapons such as guns, tanks and
planes.
wealth /wɛlθ/
n. 财产，财富 ; 富豪（阶级） ; 丰富，大量 ; 繁荣

the last straw /ði læst strɔ/
例句:
n. 终于使人不支的最后一击，导火线
例句:
My boss treated everyone badly, and I military power.
was tired of it. It was the last
straw!
willing /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
adj. 乐意的，愿意的 ; 自愿的，心甘情愿的

threaten /ˈθrɛtn/
v. will的现在分词 ; 决心 ; 用意志力驱使
vt.& vi. 预示（某事） ; 恐吓 ; 危及 ; 预示凶兆
例句:
vi. 似将发生 ; 威胁
As for putting on makeup, she isn't
例句:
willing to change that.
When I told him not to yell at me, he
threatened me.
written /ˈrɪtn/
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adj. 书面的 ; 写成文字的 ; 明显受到…影响 ; （感 admit /ædˈmɪt/

情）全挂在脸上
vt.& vi. 许可进入 ; 承认，供认
v. 写( write的过去分词) ; 写信
vt. 允许 ; 确认
例句: vi. 承认 ; 允许
A constitution is a written document 例句:
that makes the rules for a government
I admit that the system isn't perfect,
to follow.
but it's all we have.
asset /ˈæsˌɛt/
yell /jɛl/ n. 资产，财产 ; 有价值的人或物 ; 有用的东西 ; 优

点
vt.& vi. 叫喊，大声叫 ; 叫喊着说
n. 叫喊，大声叫 ; （拉拉队鼓动运动员的）呼喊声例句:

I wasn't feeling good one day, and he
yelled at me.
When I told him not to yell at me, he
threatened me.
autobiography /ˌɔtəbaɪˈɑgrəfi/
n. 自传 ; 自传文学
Part 2 例句:
In his autobiography, Mr Lang dedicated

That's a good point. the book to his mother and father.
例句:
That's a good point. beat sb up

惊扰… ; 召集… ; 集拢… ; 搅蛋
accept /ækˈsɛpt/ 例句:
vi. 承认 ; 同意 ; 承兑 He often feared that his neighbors

vt. 接受 ; 承认 ; 承担 ; 承兑 would beat him up.
例句:
She wants her parents to accept her way borrow /ˈbɑroʊ/

of life.
vt.& vi. 借入 ; 借钱，借用 ; [数]由上位借 ; 抄袭
n. 借，借用 ; 担保物，抵押 ; [英史]什一税
accept a bribe.
He was accepted into the Conservatory 例句:
If you borrow money, you are taking on
new debt.
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candidate /ˈkændɪˌdet, -dɪt/ We could go to a concert and maybe see

a ballet.
n. 报考者 ; 申请求职者 ; 攻读学位者 ; 最后命运或
结局如何已显然可见者
例句: conservatory /kənˈsɜrvətɔri/
Of the job candidates we interviewed, n. （培植植物的）温室，暖房 ; 音乐学校

he was the obvious choice. adj. 有保存力的 ; 保管人的
Do a little research about the
例句:
candidates.
His father wanted him to study at the
famous Central Conservatory of Music.
cartoon /kɑrˈtun/ Lang Lang usually had piano lessons
once a week to prepare for the
n. 漫画 ; 讽刺画 ; 动画片 ; 草图
Conservatory.
vt. 为…画漫画
vi. 画漫画
例句: contact /ˈkɑntækt/
When he was two, he watched a cartoon n. 接触 ; 触点 ; [医]（传染病）接触人 ; 门路

in which a cat played the piano. vt. 使接触 ; 与…联系 ; 与…通讯（或通话）
vi. 联系，接触
competition /ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃn/
例句:
His first contact with Western music

n. 竞争 ; 比赛 ; 竞争者 ; [生]生存竞争
was when he was just two years old.
例句:
Two years later he won first place in a

piano competition.
debt /dɛt/
He has practiced hard, so he should do n. 债务 ; 负债情况 ; 义务 ; 罪，过失

well in the competition.
例句:
Because of economic competition,
maintaining peaceful relations isn't A person's debt is how much he or she
easy. owes to others.

If you borrow money, you are taking on
new debt.
concert /ˈkɑnsərt/
n. 音乐会 ; 一致，和谐 dedicate /ˈdɛdɪˌket/

vt. 通过双方协议来计划或安排 ; 调整，解决
vi. 协调一致行动 vt. 奉献，献身 ; （为表示感情或敬意将著作、乐
曲、艺术作品等）题献给（某人、某事业等）(to) ;
例句:
（在书、音乐或作品的前部）题献辞 ; 以…供奉
Lang Lang is one of the world's
例句:
greatest concert pianists.
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pursuit of truth.
ground.
In his autobiography, Mr Lang
dedicated the book to his mother and
it was dark.
father.
bone.
encounter /ɛnˈkaʊntɚ/
ground and roll.
vt. 不期而遇 ; 遭遇 ; 对抗 They are looking at Yosemite falls,
n. 相遇，碰见 ; 遭遇战 ; 对决，冲突 which is the highest waterfall in the
vi. 碰见，尤指不期而遇 park.

Lang Lang is the biggest and most
exciting keyboard talent I have
encountered.
fame /fem/
Loneliness and boredom are less
exciting than chance encounters. n. 名声 ; 名望 ; 传闻 ; 传说
vt. 使闻名 ; 使出名 ; 使有名望 ; <古>盛传
例句:
encourage /ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒ/
With all of his success and fame, Lang
vt. 鼓励，鼓舞 ; 支持 ; 促进 ; 鼓动 Lang tries to encourage others.
例句:
His father recognized his talent and fear /fɪr/

encouraged him.
His friends encouraged him to play a n. 害怕 ; 可能性 ; （对神等的）敬畏 ; 忧虑
vt. 畏惧 ; 害怕 ; 为…忧虑（或担心、焦虑） ; 敬畏
piece of music for them.
（神等）
vi. 害怕 ; 忧虑 ; 感到害怕 ; 惧怕
expansion /ɪkˈspænʃən/ 例句:
n. 扩大 ; 扩张 ; 扩张物 ; 膨胀物 He often feared that his neighbors

would beat him up.
例句:
A major issue for China is the

continuing expansion of its deserts. get together /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/
聚会 ; 联欢 ; 收集 ; 整理
fall /fɔl/ 例句:
v. 落下 ; 跌倒 ; 减少 ; 沦陷 Maybe I will vote, especially if we can

n. 落下 ; 瀑布 ; 秋天 ; 减少 get together and talk more about it.
例句:
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go crazy /ɡo ˈkrezi/ Debt can be in the form of money,

products or services owed to someone
发疯
else.
例句:
After this, Lang Lang almost went

crazy.
insist /ɪnˈsɪst/
My parents put tons of pressure on me, vt.& vi. 坚持 ; 强调 ; 坚决要求 ; 坚决认为

so I thought I was going to go crazy.
例句:
Lang Lang didn't want to leave her

hall /hɔl/ behind, but his father insisted.
n. 过道，走廊 ; 大厅，前厅 ; 娱乐中心，会所
例句: institute /ˈɪnstɪtut/
When he was 13 years old, he played vt. 建立 ; 制定 ; 开始 ; 着手

music in the Beijing Concert Hall. n. 协会 ; 学会 ; 学院 ; （教育、专业等）机构
例句:
heavily /hɛvəli/ When he was 15 he began studies with a

famous pianist at the Curtis
adv. 在很大程度上 ; 沉重地 ; 大量地 ; 缓慢又高声
Institute.
地
例句:
The country is investing heavily to

inventory /ˈɪnvəntɔri/
reduce air pollution. n. 存货清单 ; 财产目录，财产目录的编制 ; 存货总

值 ; 清查
vt. 编制…的目录 ; 开列…的清单 ; 盘存 ; 总结
housing /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/
例句:
n. 房屋 ; 供给住宅 ; 掩护 ; 外罩 Inventory is a detailed list of items
例句: in one's possession.
He thinks that housing prices will come

down.
I think pollution, housing and taxes
invest /ɪnˈvɛst/
are important issues. vt.& vi. 投资 ; 花费

vt. 授予，使就职 ; 给…穿衣，装饰 ; 使充满 ; 覆盖
例句:
in the form of /ɪn ði fɔrm ʌv/
The country is investing heavily to
用…的形式 reduce air pollution.
例句: Many people make money by investing in
public companies.
Anyone can invest in a public company
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by buying its shares. majority /məˈdʒɔrəti/
n. 多数 ; （获胜的）票数 ; 成年 ; 法定年龄
keyboard /ˈkibɔrd/ 例句:
n. 键盘 ; 琴键 ; 电子琴 The Philippines is the only country in

vt. 用键盘输入 ; 用键盘式排字机排字 Asia with a majority of Christians.
vi. 用键盘进行操作 ; 作键盘式排字机排字
例句:
make a difference /mek e
Lang Lang is the biggest and most ˈdɪfərəns/
有影响 ; 起（重要）作用
encountered.
例句:
knowledge /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/
Whether I vote or not won't make a
difference.
n. 了解，理解 ; 知识（表示多方面的知识时有复数
knowledges这一用法） ; 学科 ; 见闻
例句:
make money /mek ˈmʌni/
Specialized knowledge or skills are v. 挣钱 ; 赚钱 ; 营利
also assets that can be used to get a 例句:

job or earn money.
If the value of an asset rises, the
investment can make money.
look into /lʊk ˈɪntu/
在…里查资料 ; 深入地检查 ; 调查 ; 观察 nation /ˈneʃən/
例句: n. 国家 ; 民族 ; 国民 ; 政府
I've looked into their backgrounds and 例句:

education.
The Philippines is an island nation
with over 7000 islands.
lose /luz/
Several island nations are also a part
of Asia, including Japan.
vt. 失去 ; 错过 ; 遗失 ; 耽搁
vi. 损失 ; 输掉 ; 走慢 ; 降低价值
例句:
neighbor /ˈnebɚ/
If the value of an asset falls, the n. <美>邻居，邻国
investment will lose money. adj. 邻近的，邻接的

vi. 友好 ; 毗邻而居
The one who loses may be very jealous
vt. 邻接
of the other and try to break things
up. 例句:
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A country's borders mark its territory piece /pis/

n. 块，片，段 ; 部分，部件 ; 文章，音乐作品
vt. 修补 ; 连接，接上
例句:
news /nuz/
wreckage.
He watched a cartoon in which a cat
played a famous piece by Franz Liszt.
When he played a piece for his
friends, he realized how much he loved
the piano.
n. 新闻 ; 消息 ; （可当作新闻内容的）人 ; 物
popularity /ˌpɑpjuˈlærəti/
n. 普及 ; 流行 ; 名气，名望，通俗性，大众性 ; 人
例句:
望
例句:
screamed and seemed to lose his mind.
We can listen to the news, music and He uses his fame to spread the
conversation on the radio. popularity of classical music.
online.
possession /pəˈzɛʃən/
n. 有，所有，拥有 ; 领地 ; 财产，所有权，占有
pay off /pe ɔf/
物，所有物 ; 持有违禁物
付清 ; （付清工资后）解雇 ; <非正>取得成功 ; 使例句:
得益
Inventory is a detailed list of items
例句: in one's possession.
Assets can be used to pay off debts. They had to move out and the banks
took possession of the homes.
pianist /piˈænɪst, ˈpiənɪst/
n. 钢琴家 ; 钢琴师 ; 钢琴演奏者

profit /ˈprɑfɪt/
n. 收益，得益 ; 利润 ; 红利 ; 净值利润率
例句:
vt. 有益于…，对…有益的 ; 得益 ; 创利润
Lang Lang is one of the world's vi. 有益 ; 获利
greatest concert pianists.
例句:
This early success gave his father
high hopes that Lang Lang would become When you sell an asset at a higher
a great pianist. price than what you paid for it, you
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have made a profit. vt. 实现 ; 了解，意识到 ; （所担心的事）发生 ;

以…价格卖出
vt.& vi. 变卖，赚得
property /ˈprɑpərti/
例句:
n. 特性，属性 ; 财产，地产 ; [戏]道具 ; 所有权
When he played a piece for his friends,
例句: he realized how much he loved the
piano.
Real estate is property, such as land,
I'm beginning to realize that I don't
houses and buildings.
feel anything for him anymore.
Buying, selling or renting property is
the business of real estate.
rebuild /riˈbɪld/
purchase /ˈpɜrtʃəs/ vt. 重建 ; 重新组装 ; 再形成某事物 ; 恢复
v. 购买 ; 采购 ; 换得 ; 依靠机械力移动例句:
n. 购买 ; 购买行为 ; 购置物 ; 紧握
In the end, Lang Lang and his father
例句: have rebuilt their relationship.
An investment is the purchase of an

asset with the hope that its value
will increase.
recording /rɪˈkɔrdɪŋ/
n. 记录，录音 ; 唱片 ; 录了音的磁带 ; 录音的节目

adj. 记录的，录音的，录影的 ; 自记的 ; 记录用的
real estate /ˈriəl ɪˈstet/ v. 记录，录音，拍摄( record的现在分词) ; 显示，
自动记下 ; 标明 ; 发表正式（或法律方面的）声明
例句:
In 2010, Lang Lang signed a recording

contract for several million dollars.
region /ˈridʒən/
n. 不动产，土地 ; 房地产 ; 物业不动产 ; 房地契 n. 地区，地域，地带 ; 行政区，管辖区 ; （大气，
例句: 海水等的）层，界，境 ; （学问等的）范围，领域
Real estate is property, such as land, 例句:

houses and buildings. It is one of the world's poorest
Buying and selling real estate is a regions with most people living in
popular form of investment. rural areas.
It was placed in the motor cortex, the
brain region that controls movement.
realize /ˈriəˌlaɪz/
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rental /ˈrɛntl/ run out of /rʌn aʊt ʌv/
n. 租费，租金额 v. 用完 ; 耗尽 ; 从…跑出
例句: 例句:
A good investment will produce income, If a store runs out of things to sell,
such as rental income. it needs to resupply its inventory.
My landlord is keeping the deposit
because I broke the rental agreement.
rural /ˈrʊrəl/
adj. 乡下的，农村的 ; 田园的 ; 地方的 ; 农业的

resupply /ˌrisə'plaɪ/
例句:
v. 再供给，再补给
It is one of the world's poorest
例句:
regions with most people living in
If a store runs out of things to sell, rural areas.
it needs to resupply its inventory.
seem /sim/
run /rʌn/
v. 好像，仿佛 ; 似乎 ; 装作 ; 看来好像
例句:
show /ʃoʊ/
vt.& vi. 给…看 ; 表现出 ; 显露出 ; 上演

vt. 说明 ; 指示 ; 表明 ; 演示
n. 展览 ; 显示 ; 外观 ; 表演
vi. 被人看见，显现，显而易见
vt. 使奔跑 ; 使…快速移动 ; 运行，经营 ; 划例句:
An X-ray shows what can't be seen on
例句: the surface of the teeth and gums.
She can run very fast. Whether I vote or not won't make a
A valley often has a river running difference. It's all a show.
through it.
specialized / ˈspɛʃəlˌaɪzd/
election. adj. 专门的 ; 专业的 ; 专用的
Look, we have a business to run. v. 专攻(specialize的过去式和过去分词)
例句:
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Specialized knowledge or skills are adj. 传统的 ; 口传的 ; 惯例的 ; 因袭的

also assets that can be used to get a
例句:
job or earn money.
The traditional boundary line between
Europe and Asia is the Ural mountain
speech /spitʃ/ range.
n. 演说，演讲，发言 ; 说话，谈话，说话能力或方
式 ; （乐器的）音，音色 ; 方言，民族语言
unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/
例句:
adj. 未必的，不一定有把握的 ; 不太可能的 ; 不可
Have you listened to any of their 能发生的 ; 不像是真的
speeches?
例句:
Dinner was going to be served soon,
and some of the classmates were going It's unlikely that he's going to vote.
to give speeches. It's unlikely that he will be able to

walk again.
spread /sprɛd/
upon /əˈpɑn/
vt.& vi. 伸开 ; 展开 ; （使）传播 ; （使）散布
n. 范围 ; 连续的一段时间 prep. 在…上面 ; 当…时候
vt. 涂 ; 把…覆盖在…上(over) ; 把…敲平 ; 散发例句:
（气、烟等）
vi. （景色、景致）展现 ; 传开 ; （人群）散开 ; 软
化 screamed and seemed to lose his mind.
adj. 张开的 ; [语言学]双唇展开的 ; （宝石）扁薄发

光的 ; （文章、照片等）跨两栏（或多栏）的
upset /ʌpˈsɛt/
例句:
vi. 打翻，弄翻 ; 打乱，打搅
vt. 打乱，搅乱 ; 推翻，弄翻 ; 使心烦意乱 ; 使翻倒
n. 翻倒，颠覆 ; 心烦意乱 ; 混乱
He uses his fame to spread the adj. 难过的 ; 失望的 ; 沮丧的 ; （肠胃）不舒服的
popularity of classical music.
例句:

subcontinent /ˌsʌbˈkɑntɪnənt/ To upset everyone means to make them
feel uncomfortable.
n. 次大陆
例句: which upset his neighbors.
South Asia is referred to as the Indian Some people can remain calm even when
subcontinent. everyone else is confused and upset.
traditional /trəˈdɪʃənəl/ waste /west/
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n. 浪费，白费，挥霍钱财 ; 废料，废品，废物 ; 荒 win /wɪn/

地，荒芜 ; 消耗（量），损耗
vt.& vi. （在…中）获胜，赢 ; 战胜（对手）
vt.& vi. 徒劳 ; （使）损耗 ; （使）消瘦 ; 浪费
vt. （通过努力等）赢得 ; 说服 ; 达到（目的、要求
vt. 破坏 ; 干掉 ; （游戏或比赛中）大胜
等） ; 获得…
adj. 废弃的，无用的，荒芜的
n. （体育比赛中）胜利，赢 ; [常用复数]赢得物 ; 收
例句: 益
He doesn't want to waste money. vi. 顺利到达，成功
Nuclear energy is efficient and 例句:
doesn't produce carbon gases as a
Their record is 3 wins and 4 losses.
waste product.
Two years later he won first place in
a piano competition.
Part 3
well-educated /'wel'edʒʊkeɪtɪd/
accurate /ˈækjərɪt/
adj. 受过良好教育的 ; 有文化
adj. 精确的，准确的 ; 正确无误的
例句:
例句:
We need well-educated people making
Unfortunately, some of the information
decisions.
may not be accurate.
She wants to elect people who are
smart and well-educated.
advantage /ədˈvæntɪdʒ/
western /ˈwestərn/ n. 有利条件 ; 益处 ; 优越（性） ; 处于支配地位

vt. 有利于 ; 有益于 ; 促进 ; 使处于有利地位
adj. 西方的 ; 欧美的 vi. 得益，获利
n. 西部电影，西部小说 ; 西方人
例句:
例句:
Entrepreneurs often have new ideas that
His first contact with Western music
can give their company an advantage.
was when he was just two years old.
advertise /ˈædvərtaɪz/
whether…or not
例句:
Whether I vote or not won't make a

difference.
She needs to know whether or not they
will have to move.
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vt. 做广告，做宣传 ; 通告，通知 ; 宣扬例句:

vi. 登广告，做广告 ; 做宣传
Trade allows for the exchange of goods
例句: and services between different
countries.
Advertising educates people about the
products being advertised.
attract /əˈtrækt/
advertiser /ˈædvərtaɪzə(r)/ vt. 吸引 ; 诱惑 ; 引起…的好感（或兴趣）
vi. 具有吸引力 ; 引人注意
n. 登广告的人
例句:
例句:
If two people are attracted to each
other, they want to be together.
people to buy something.
Salary and benefits are used to
attract new employees into a company.
affect /əˈfɛkt/ She wants to hire people who can

attract attention and make people feel
vt. 影响 ; 假装 ; 感动 ; （疾病）侵袭 good.
n. 感情，情感，心情 ; [精神病学]（表露或觉察到
的）情绪反应
例句: beekeeper /'biˌkipə/
Changes that affect one species may

have serious effects on other species.
agreement /əˈɡrimənt/
n. 协定，协议 ; 同意，一致 ; 合同书 ; （词之间

性、数、人称方面与…）一致
n. 养蜂人
例句:
例句:
The rental agreement says she's not
supposed to have anyone staying there. Beekeepers are people who keep
You can say that again expresses honeybees.
complete agreement with what was just
said.
Though there are differences between benefit /ˈbɛnəfɪt/
cultures, there is a general agreement
n. 利益，好处 ; 救济金，津贴 ; 义演，义卖 ; 恩
about some colors.
惠，恩泽
vt. 有益于，有助于 ; 使受益 ; 得益，受益
allow for /əˈlaʊ fɔr/ 例句:
考虑到 ; 体谅 ; 允许有 ; 留出
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Salary and benefits are used to attract

new employees into a company.
Emma's Best has a profit-sharing plan
that benefits its employees.
bonus /ˈboʊnəs/
n. 奖金，额外津贴 ; 红利，额外股息 ; 退职金 ; 额

n. 殖民地 ; 聚居地 ; 群体 ; 聚居人群
外令人高兴的事情
例句:
例句:
The number of bees within a colony
QuickServe gives bonus points to
depends on seasonal changes.
customers for each year that they
subscribe.
Employees are rewarded for their hard
complex /kəmˈpleks/
adj. 复杂的 ; 难懂的 ; 复合的

n. 建筑群 ; 相关联的一组事物 ; 情结 ; 不正常的忧
bother /ˈbɑðə(r)/ 虑
vt. 烦扰，打扰 ; 使…不安，使…恼怒 ; 使迷惑 ; 烦例句:

恼 The Earth's environment is an extremely
vi. 操心 ; 麻烦 ; 烦恼 complex system.
n. 麻烦，操心 ; 累赘 ; 烦扰，吵闹 ; 讨厌的人
例句:
You don't look good. Is something

consequence /ˈkɑnsəkwens/
bothering you? n. 结果，成果 ; [逻]结论 ; 重要性 ; 推论
例句:
collapse /kəˈlæps/ The danger of unforeseen consequences

is something we all need to understand
vi. 折叠 ; 倒塌 ; 崩溃 ; （尤指工作劳累后）坐下 better.
vt. 使倒塌 ; 使坍塌 ; 使瓦解
n. 垮台 ; （身体的）衰弱
例句: contain /kənˈten/
During earthquakes many people are vt. 包含，容纳 ; 克制，遏制 ; 牵制 ; 包括或由…构

often killed by collapsing buildings 成
and bridges.
例句:
There are several possible causes for
Each colony also contains eggs and
bee colony collapse.
immature bees in various stages of
development.
colony /ˈkɑləni/
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convince /kənˈvɪns/ size of an economy.
vt. 使相信，说服，使承认 ; 使明白 ; 使确信 ; 使悔

悟，使认错[罪] entrepreneur /ˌɑntrəprəˈnɜ(r)/
例句:
n. <法>企业家 ; 主办人 ; 承包人
例句:
I couldn't convince them that I was An entrepreneur is someone who starts a
telling the truth, so they arrested new company.
me.
They tried to convince me that he was
a liar, but I didn't believe them
even though /ˈivən ðo/
because they had no evidence. 即使，纵然 ; 即若 ; 哪怕 ; 即令
例句:
distribute /dɪˈstrɪbjut/ So you broke the agreement, even though

it was for a good reason.
vt. 分配，散布 ; 散发，分发 ; 把…分类 ; [电]配电
例句:
Electricity is distributed through a

evil /ˈivəl/
system of transmission lines. adj. 邪恶的，罪恶的 ; 有害的 ; 不幸的，不吉的 ; 品
Once we have a supply of goods or 行坏的
services, they need to be distributed n. 邪恶，罪恶 ; 坏事，恶行 ; 邪恶的力量、势力或
throughout a country. 化身 ; 灾祸
例句:
drone /droʊn/ She's a small-minded, evil woman.
n. 雄蜂 ; 嗡嗡声 ; 持续低音 ; 无人驾驶飞机

v. 嗡嗡叫 ; 嗡嗡响 ; 絮絮叨叨地说 exchange /ɪksˈtʃendʒ/
例句:
A bee colony consists of a queen bee, vt. 交换，互换 ; 兑换 ; 交换，调换
male drones and female worker bees. vi. 交换，替换 ; 进行易货贸易，作物物交换 ; [金融
业]（货币）交换，兑换
例句:
economy /ɪˈkɑnəmi/
n. 节约 ; 经济 ; 理财 ; 秩序 with carbon dioxide from the blood.
例句: Trade allows for the exchange of goods
and services between different
Without goods and services, there is no
countries.
economy.
The GDP is one way of measuring the
the prisoners tried to escape.
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In this exchange, she is representing Interviews are one way to find out
the point of view of employees who are about a person who applies for a job.
against the new policy.
said she couldn't make it. genetic /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/
Gossip is information that is often
adj. 遗传的 ; 基因的 ; 起源的，起因的 ; 演变的
fun. 例句:
Genetic factors can cause bee colonies

to collapse.
export /ˈekspɔrt/
vt.& vi. 出口，输出

vt. 传播，输出（思想或活动）
goal /goʊl/
例句: n. 目标，目的 ; 球门 ; 终点 ; 得分
Exports are goods and services that are 例句:
sold to another country. In football, each team tries to score a

extremely /ɪk'strimlɪ/ people to buy something.
adv. 极端地 ; 非常，很 ; 去 ; 绝
例句: goods
The Earth's environment is an extremely
n. 商品，货物 ; 动产 ; 本领 ; 合意的人
complex system.
例句:

female / ˈfiˌmel/ need or want.
adj. 女性的 ; 雌性的 ; 能结果实的 ; 电气设备阴的

n. 女人 ; 雌性动物 ; 雌性植物，雌株
hard work /hɑː(r)d wɚk/
例句:
繁重的工作 ; 劳苦 ; 苦工 ; 苦功
For reproduction to succeed, the pollen
must be transferred from the male part 例句:
of a flower to the female part. Employees are rewarded for their hard
find out /faɪnd aʊt/
发现 ; 使发作 ; 使受惩罚 ; 通过探询[访问]获悉（某 highway /ˈhaɪˌwe/

人）不在 n. 公路 ; 公用通道 ; 干线 ; 途径，方法
例句: 例句:
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Highways and railways are both ways to Many countries import oil from other
transport things. countries such as Saudi Arabia.
Imports are goods and services that
are bought from another country.
honeybee /ˈhʌniˌbi/
n. 蜜蜂
in addition to /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
例句:
adv. 除…之外
In addition to making honey, honeybees
例句:
help many plants reproduce.
In addition to making honey, honeybees
help many plants reproduce.
human /ˈhjumən/
n. 人，人类
adj. 人的 ; 有人性的 ; 显示人类特有弱点的 ; 人本性
in advance /ɪn ædˈvæns/
的在前头 ; 预先，事先 ; 提前 ; 先期
例句: 例句:
In modern times we humans face changing She has paid 3 months' rent in
conditions. advance.
Humans need temperatures to be in a
comfortable range.
Human resources include a skilled in the first place /ɪn ði fɚst
workforce that can produce goods and ples/
services.
首先，从一开始 ; 压根儿 ; 固 ; 当初
例句:
immature /ˌɪməˈtʃʊr/ I should never have rented it from her
adj. 不成熟的 ; 未完成的 ; 粗糙的 ; 幼小 in the first place.
例句:
Each colony also contains eggs and interdependent /ˌɪntərdɪˈpend

immature bees in various stages of ənt/
development.
adj. 互相依赖的，互相依存的
例句:
import /ˈɪmpɔrt/ Things that are interdependent depend
n. 进口，进口商品 ; 输入 ; 重要性 ; 意义 on each other.
vt. 输入，进口 ; 对…有重大关系 ; 意味着

vi. 具重要性
例句:
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adj. 男性的 ; 雄性的 ; 有力的 ; [植]雄性的，仅有雄

蕊的
n. 男 ; 雄性动物 ; [植]雄性植物 ; 马累[马律]
例句:
For reproduction to succeed, the pollen

must be transferred from the male part
of a flower to the female part.
n. 接见 ; 采访 ; 面试 ; 会谈 A bee colony consists of a queen bee,
vt.& vi. 面试 male drones and female worker bees.
vt. 采访 ; 访问 ; 会见 ; （私下）提问
例句:
malnutrition /ˌmælnuˈtrɪʃn/
Interviews are one way to find out
n. 营养不良
about a person who applies for a job.
She is interviewing a famous 例句:
basketball player. Malnutrition can cause bee colonies to
Of the job candidates we interviewed, collapse.
he was the obvious choice.
manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/
landlord /ˈlændlɔrd/
vt. 使用 ; 完成（困难的事） ; 经营 ; 明智地使用
n. 房东，地主 ; 店主（金钱、时间、信息等）
例句: vt.& vi. 办理，设法对付
vi. 能解决（问题） ; 应付（困难局面等） ; 凑合着
The landlord is angry and says she
活下去 ; 支撑
can't trust me.
例句:
Beekeepers can provide and manage bee

machine /məˈʃin/ colonies for farmers.
n. 机器，机械 ; 机械般的人 ; 核心 After their divorce they managed to

vt. 用机器制造，用机器加工 maintain fairly good relations because
vi. 被机器切削 of their children.
例句:
Some employees do basic work, such as opportunity /ˌɑpərˈtunəti/

operating a machine or driving a
n. 机会 ; 适当的时机良机 ; 有利的环境，条件
truck.
I ordered a new washing machine on 例句:
your website. Each job a person has is an opportunity
to learn new things and develop new
skills.
male /ˈmel/
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pollen /ˈpɑlən/ n. 保护 ; 护照 ; [经]保护贸易制，保护政策 ; （向歹

徒缴纳的）保护费
例句:
Services include things such as health

care and police protection.
They were sitting in an open car, with
no protection, because the sky was
clear.
n. 花粉 ; [虫]粉面
vt. 传授花粉给 ; 用花粉掩盖
railway /ˈrelˌwe/
例句:
n. 铁路 ; 铁道 ; 铁路系统 ; 铁道部门
They do this by pollinating the plant,
vi. 乘火车旅行 ; 在…铺设铁路
which means to transfer pollen.
例句:
Highways and railways are both ways to

pollinate /ˈpɑləneɪt/ transport things.
raise /rez/
v. 提升 ; 增加 ; 养育 ; 筹集
n. 提升 ; 增加 ; 高处 ; 举起
例句:
Eating hot or spicy foods raises body

vt. 给…传授花粉
temperature.
例句: The domestication of animals allowed
people to raise and use animals for
Farmers need the colonies to pollinate
food and work.
their crops.
It also raises the question of why the
product /ˈprɑdʌkt/ A raise in salary is an example of

benefits.
n. 产品 ; 结果 ; 乘积 ; 作品
例句: salary.

Advertisers try to increase the demand
recent /ˈrisənt/
for a product or service. adj. 最近的 ; 新近的 ; 近代的 ; [地]全新世的
例句:
protection /prəˈtɛkʃən/
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In recent years, many bee colonies have They are returning home in the
collapsed, or disappeared. evening.
She can't return to school until her
cold is gone.
refuse /rɪˈfjuz/
v. 拒绝 ; 回绝 ; 推却
n. 废弃物 ; 垃圾
reward /rɪˈwɔrd/
n. 报酬 ; 报答 ; 赏金 ; 酬金
例句:
vt. 酬谢，奖赏 ; 报答，惩罚
Maybe I should refuse to leave the flat
例句:
until I get my money back.
Quality service provides its own reward
to the company.
rental agreement /ˈrɛntl Employees are rewarded for their hard
əˈɡrimənt/ work with vacations and bonuses.
[法] 租赁协议，租赁合同
例句: role /roʊl/

n. 作用 ; 地位 ; 角色
supposed to have anyone staying there.
例句:
My landlord is keeping the deposit
because I broke the rental agreement. Fortunately, Kim's English is
excellent, so she can play the role.
Honeybees play an interesting and
reproduction /ˌriprəˈdʌkʃən/ important role in nature.
n. 繁殖，生殖 ; 再生产，再现，[心]再生作用 ; 复制
品
seasonal /ˈsizənəl/
例句:
adj. 季节的，季节性的 ; 周期性的 ; 随季节变化的
Many plants depend on pollination for
reproduction. 例句:
The number of bees within a colony

depends on seasonal changes.
return /rɪˈtɜrn/

security
例句:
deposit /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ dɪˈpɑzɪt/
保证金
What can you do if she doesn't return
it? 例句:
We can't make a reservation for your The landlord is going to keep the
flight until you give us a definite security deposit.
return date.
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shortage /ˈʃɔrtɪdʒ/ Each colony also contains eggs and
n. 不足，缺点 ; 缺少 ; 缺少量 ; 不足额 immature bees in various stages of

development.
例句:
A shortage of bees has increased the

cost of renting them by up to 20%. supply /səˈplaɪ/
vt. 供给 ; 补充 ; 弥补（缺陷、损失等） ; 向…提供
skilled /skɪld/
（物资等）
n. 供给物 ; 储备物质 ; 粮食
adj. 熟练的，有技能的 ; 需要技能的 ; 娴 vi. 暂代他人职务
例句: 例句:
Education and training are ways to Polluted water poisons our food
develop a skilled workforce. supply.
need or want.
small-minded /ˈsmɔlˈmaɪndɪd/
n. 眼光狭小 ; 心胸狭窄 ; 胸怀狭窄

trade /treid/
例句:
n. 贸易 ; 行业 ; <美>顾客 ; 买卖
She's a small-minded, evil woman. vt.& vi. 交易，经商
vt. 交换 ; 经营…交易，做…的买卖
vi. 贸易 ; 买卖 ; 以物易物
social /ˈsoʊʃl/
例句:
adj. 社会的，社会上的 ; 交际的，社交的 ; 群居的 ;
合群的
n. 联谊会，联欢会 ; 社交聚会
countries.
例句:

Honey bees are social insects that
training /ˈtrenɪŋ/
live in colonies. n. 训练 ; 培养 ; （枪炮，摄影机等的）瞄准 ; 整枝
法
v. 训练，培养( train的现在分词) ; 教育 ; 瞄准 ; 整枝
stage /stedʒ/
例句:
n. 阶段 ; 舞台 ; 戏剧 ; 驿站
Education and training are ways to
vt.& vi. 上演，演出 ; 筹办，举行 ; 适于上演 ; 坐公
develop a skilled workforce.
共马车旅行
Jobs that don't require much education
vt. 举行 ; 展现 ; 上演 ; 筹划
or training generally have low
vi. 适于上演，适合在舞台上演出 ; 乘公交车（或驿
salaries.
车）旅行 ; [军事]中间集结，扎营
例句:
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transfer /trænsˈfɚ/ n. 全体员工 ; （国家或行业等）劳动力 ; 劳动大军 ;

劳动人口
vt. 使转移 ; 使调动 ; 转让（权利等） ; 让与
vi. 转让 ; 转学 ; 转乘 ; 转会（尤指职业足球队）例句:
n. 转移 ; 调动 ; 换乘 ; （运动员）转会 Education and training are ways to
例句: develop a skilled workforce.
They do this by pollinating the plant,

Part 4
which means to transfer pollen.
The company is going to transfer him
to Shanghai next month. actor /ˈæktɚ/
n. 演员（尤指男演员） ; 行动者 ; 参与者
transmission /trænsˈmɪʃən, 例句:

trænz-/
Most musicians and actors don't become
n. 播送 ; 传送 ; （电台或电视）信息 ; 传动装置 famous.
例句:
Electricity is distributed through a advice /əd'vaɪs/

system of transmission lines.
n. 劝告，忠告 ; （商业）通知 ; 建议 ; （政治，外
交上的）报导，报告
unforeseen /ˌʌnfɔrˈsin/ 例句:
adj. 未预见到的，无法预料的 ; 意外的，偶然的 The best advice is not to become a

例句:
real passion.
An unforeseen consequence is an
unexpected result of an action or
event. alliance /əˈlaɪəns/
n. （国家、政党等的）结盟，同盟，联盟，联合 ;
weaken /ˈwikən/
联姻 ; 同盟条约 ; 同盟者
例句:
vt.& vi. （使）削弱 ; （使）变弱 ; 衰减 ; 变得优柔
寡断 A world war is fought when countries
form alliances and these alliances
例句:
fight each other.
These changes in weather may weaken the
bees, making it more difficult for
them to fight infections. although /ɔlˈðo/
conj. 尽管 ; 虽然 ; 但是 ; 然而
workforce /ˈwɜrkfɔrs/ 例句:
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Although they have a single-cell immune system attacks it.

structure, they are very important. An invasion occurs when one country
attacks another.
apologize /əˈpɑlədʒaɪz/ borders, it may attack its neighboring
countries.
vi. 道歉，认错 ; 辩解，辩护
例句:
If you accidentally hurt someone it's attempt /əˈtɛmpt/

usually a good idea to apologize. vt. 试图 ; 尝试
Let me apologize for this n. 进攻 ; 尝试，冲击
inconvenience.
例句:
There were 14 escape attempts,

astronaut /ˈæstrəˌnɔt/ involving 36 prisoners.
In Buddhism, romantic love is seen as
an attempt to satisfy our desires.
It sends its army into the other
country and attempts to take control.
background /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/
n. （画等的）背景 ; 底色 ; 背景资料 ; 配乐
n. 宇航员 ; 太空人 ; 航天员
例句:
例句:
One of the most popular careers for
kids is to become an astronaut.
biological /ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkl/
adj. 生物学的 ; 生物的 ; 与生物学相关的 ; 有血亲关

attack /əˈtæk/ 系的
n. [药]生物制品，生物制剂
n. 攻击 ; 抨击 ; （队员等的）进攻 ; （疾病）侵袭例句:
vt. 抨击 ; 非难 ; 侵袭 ; 损害
Photosynthesis is one of the most
例句: important biological processes.
A virus is a small biological
A heart attack can happen very
structure that attacks and enters
suddenly.
cells.
for an ambulance right away.
If an infection invades the body, the
bloody /ˈblʌdi/
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adj. 血腥的，残忍的 ; 血一样的 ; 血染的 ; 嗜杀的， certify /ˈsɜrtɪfaɪ/

残忍的
vt. （尤指书面）证明 ; 发证书给… ; 证明（某人）
adv. 非常，很
患有精神病 ; 颁发（或授予）专业合格证书
v. 血污，血染 ; 使流血
例句:
例句:
Only then are they certified as a
medical doctor, or MD.
fight against each other.
cigar /sɪˈɡɑr/
breathing /ˈbriðɪŋ/
n. 呼吸 ; （空气、花香等的）飘动 ; 微风 ; 短暂休
息
adj. 呼吸着的 ; 活的 ; 栩栩如生的 ; 逼真的
v. 呼吸( breathe的现在分词 ) ; 轻声说话 ; 低语 ; 低
声说
例句:
n. 雪茄 ; 叶卷烟
Both of our kids have asthma, so the
smell of smoke can cause breathing 例句:
problems. The curtains smell like cigars.
capture /ˈkæptʃɚ/ civil war /ˈsɪvəl wɔr/

vt. 俘获 ; 夺取 ; 夺得 ; 引起（注意、想像、兴趣）
n. 捕获 ; 占领 ; 捕获物 ; [计算机]捕捉
例句:
The prisoners escaped, but they were

captured within a few days.
Photosynthesis allows plants to
capture and use light as an energy
source. n. 内战
例句:
care /ker/ Civil wars are fought between citizens

of the same country and are fought
v. 关心 ; 担心 ; 照顾 ; 喜爱 within the country.
n. 照顾 ; 小心 ; 忧虑
If citizens of a country disagree
例句: about a policy or leader, they may
fight a civil war.
You should really care about doing the
work well.
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courage /ˈkɜrɪdʒ/ directly /dɪˈrɛktli, daɪ-/
n. 勇气 ; 胆量 ; 魄力 ; 肝胆 adv. 直接地 ; 不久，立即 ; 正好地，恰好地 ; 坦率

地
例句:
conj. 一…就…
These jobs can be exciting and
例句:
dangerous, so they require courage and
sometimes sacrifice. Plants depend on the light directly,
and animals depend on the light
indirectly.
curtain /ˈkɜrtn/
disagree /ˌdɪsəˈɡri/
vi. 不同意 ; 不一致 ; 不适合 ; 不符
例句:
If citizens of a country disagree about

a policy or leader, they may fight a
civil war.
n. 窗帘，门帘 ; 帐幕之物，幕布 ; 启幕，落幕
vt. 给（窗户或房间）装上帘子 ; 掩蔽
例句: double /ˈdʌbəl/
The curtains smell like cigars. adj. 双的 ; 两倍的 ; 两面派的 ; 双人用的

vt. 使加倍 ; 把…对折 ; 重复
defeat /dɪˈfit/ adv. 两倍地 ; 双重地
vt. 击败，战胜 ; 挫败 ; [法]宣告无效，作废
n. 战胜 ; 失败 ; [法]废除例句:
例句: In the past 50 years, the world's

The Russian army fought a defensive war
We don't have any other rooms with two
and defeated the French army in 1812.
double beds.
defensive war /dɪˈfɛnsɪv wɔr/

[法] 防卫战争，自卫战争
例句:
dream /drim/
A defensive war occurs when a country

is attacked and needs to defend
itself.
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n. <美>消防队员
例句:
Firefighters and police officers are

important jobs that help and protect
people.
vi. 梦想 ; 做梦 ; 梦见 ; 想到 hardly /ˈhɑrdli/

adv. 几乎不 ; 简直不 ; 刚刚 ; 严厉地，粗鲁地
vt. 梦想 ; 做梦 ; 想到
n. 梦想 ; 愿望 ; 梦例句:
adj. 梦的 ; 理想的 ; 不切实际的 We can hardly breathe, and the windows
例句: won't open.
This person is having a scary dream.

His dream was to work for an
hospitality industry
another dream job for many.
fight /faɪt/
vt.& vi. 战斗 ; 斗争 ; 打架 ; 吵架例句:

n. 打架 ; 吵架 ; 战斗 ; 斗志 Some of the lowest paying jobs are in
例句: the hospitality and beauty industries.
Fire engines are used to fight fires.

inconvenience /ˌɪnkənˈvinjəns/
fight against each other. n. 不方便 ; 麻烦 ; 为难之处 ; 麻烦事

vt. 给…带来不便 ; 给…添麻烦 ; 打扰 ; 使为难
例句:
firefighter /ˈfaɪərfaɪtə(r)/
The manager apologizes for the
inconvenience.
independent /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
adj. 自主的 ; 不相关连的 ; 无党派的 ; 不相干的人所

做的（或提供的）
n. 独立自主的人 ; 无党派人士
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例句: involve /ɪnˈvɑlv/

Civil wars are often fought when one vt. 包含 ; 使参与，牵涉 ; 围绕，缠绕 ; 使专心于
part of a country wants to become an
例句:
independent country.
Ordinary physical clones are Terrorism involves groups of
independent organisms which have individuals rather than countries.
identical features as their parents.
level /ˈlɛvəl/
influenza /ˌɪnflʊ'enzə/
n. 水平，水准 ; 水平线，水平面 ; 水平仪 ; [物]电平
adj. 水平的 ; 同高度的 ; 平均的 ; 平稳的
vt. 使同等 ; 对准 ; 弄平
vi. 拉平 ; （用枪等）瞄准（与 at 连用） ; 变得平
坦 ; 将（话、批评等）对准目标
vi. 瞄准 ; 拉平 ; 变得平坦
例句:
The highest paid professions usually

n. <医>流行性感冒 ; [兽医]家畜流行性感冒 ; 流感 require high levels of education and
例句: training.
Some diseases such as influenza are

viruses.
lounge /laʊndʒ/
The influenza virus spreads through
the air when people cough or sneeze. n. 休息厅 ; 客厅 ; （机场等的）等候室
vi. 闲逛 ; 懒洋洋地躺
vt. 懒洋洋地打发（时间） ; 虚度光阴
innocent /ˈɪnəsənt/ 例句:
adj. 无辜的，无罪的 ; 清白的 ; 天真无邪的 ; 无知的 If you don't mind, could you wait in
n. 无辜者 ; 头脑简单的人 ; 天真无邪的人 the lounge near the elevators?
例句:
Terrorists often use car-bombings and medicine /ˈmɛdɪsɪn/

suicide attacks on innocent people.
invasion /ɪnˈveʒən/
n. 入侵，侵略 ; 侵害，侵犯 ; 侵袭 ; [医]发病
例句:
One of the most famous invasions was

when France invaded Russia in 1812. n. 医学 ; 药物 ; 有功效的东西，良药
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例句: 例句:
She took some medicine and had a short Asteroids that pass close to the Earth
nap. are called near-earth objects.
Her mother bought some medicine. She was really disappointed when she
Many astronauts have a background in failed to pass the examination.
engineering, physics or medicine. These careers require applicants to
military /ˈmɪləteri/
passion /ˈpæʃn/
n. 激情，热情 ; 热心，爱好 ; 热恋 ; 酷爱
vt.&vi. [诗歌用语]表露强烈感情，显示巨大热情
例句:
The best advice is not to become a

real passion.
adj. 军事的 ; 军用的 ; 讨厌的 ; 好战的
n. 军人 ; 军队 ; 武装力量
例句: pay /pe/
Some astronauts have a military vt.& vi. 付款 ; 偿还 ; 补偿 ; （对…）有利

background, such as flying military vt. 给予 ; 支付
aircraft. n. 工资 ; 薪水 ; 报答
adj. 收费的 ; 需付费的
例句:
only /ˈoʊnli/
adj. 唯一的 ; 仅有的 ; 最好的，最适当的 They pay for their kids to go to
adv. 只，仅仅 ; 结果却，不料 school.
conj. 但是，可是 ; 要不是
As for pay, astronauts can earn a good
例句: salary, but not great.
I think it only took 10 minutes!

I only missed two questions.
Only then are they certified as a
performance /pərˈfɔrməns/
medical doctor, or MD. n. 表演 ; 演技 ; 表现 ; 执行
例句:
pass /pæs/ The level of pay for athletes depends

on the success and level of their
vt.& vi. 走过 ; 通过 ; 批准 ; 度过
performance.
vt. 传球 ; 及格 ; 发生 ; 不要
n. 通道 ; 通行证 ; 关口 ; 越过
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photosynthesis /ˌfoʊtoʊˈsɪnθə vi. 列队行进

sɪs/ adj. 经过特殊加工（或处理）的
n. 光合作用，光能合成例句:
例句: Photosynthesis is the process of

converting light energy into chemical
Photosynthesis is one of the most
energy.
important biological processes.
Photosynthesis is the process of
converting light energy into chemical profession /prəˈfɛʃən/
energy.
n. 职业，专业 ; 同行 ; 宣称 ; 信念，信仰
例句:
physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
The highest paid professions usually
adj. 自然（界）的 ; 身体的 ; 物质的 ; 自然规律的 require high levels of education and
n. 身体检查，体格检查 training.
例句: Some of the highest paid professions

include doctors, lawyers and
Athletes often have short careers
scientists.
because of the physical requirements
of their sport.
program /ˈproʊgræm/
physics /ˈfɪzɪks/ n. 程序 ; 节目，节目单 ; 计划，安排

v. [计]给…编写程序 ; 为…制定计划 ; 设计安排活
n. 物理学 ; 物理现象 ; 物理成分
动 ; 编排
例句:
例句:
complete training programs.
Maybe you could program it to be like
policy /ˈpɑləsi/
your dream woman.
n. 政策 ; 策略 ; 保险单 ; 策略性
例句:
qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
n. 资格，授权 ; 条件，限制 ; 合格证书

If citizens of a country disagree about
a policy or leader, they may fight a 例句:
civil war.
What kind of careers are the best, and
what are the qualifications?
process /ˈproʊses/
n. 过程 ; 工序 ; 做事方法 ; 工艺流程 rather than

vt. 加工 ; 处理 ; 审阅 ; 审核
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（要）…而不…，与其…倒不如… ; instead of send /sɛnd/

sb/sth 而不是
vt. 送 ; 使作出（某种反应） ; 派遣 ; 使进入（某状
例句: 态）
Terrorism involves groups of vt.& vi. 用无线电波发送，发出信息
individuals rather than countries. vi. 派遣，发出，派人
adj. [仅用作定语]用于发送的
例句:
request /rɪˈkwɛst/
n. 要求 ; 需要 ; 所请求的事物 ; 申请书 It sends its army into the other
vt. （下级对上级的）请求 ; 请求得到 ; 索取 ; 邀请 country and attempts to take control.
[常接不定式或从句]
例句:
since /sɪns/
In many cases it's better to make a prep. 从…以来 ; 自从…之后 ; 自从
request than order someone to do adv. 以后，此后 ; 后来 ; （距今几年）以前 ; （从
something. 那时候起几年）以前
We requested a non-smoking room, but conj. 自从…以来 ; 自从…的时候起 ; 既然 ; 因为
the room smells of smoke. 例句:
It's been three years since she started
requirement /rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/
her own business.
n. 要求 ; 必要条件 ; 必需品，需要量 ; 资格 since 11:15.
Since we don't have another non-
例句:
smoking room for you, I'll upgrade you
Athletes often have short careers
to a suite.
because of the physical requirements
of their sport.
smoke /smoʊk/
sacrifice /ˈsækrəˌfaɪs/ n. 烟 ; 吸烟
vi. 冒烟 ; 抽烟 ; 快速
n. 牺牲 ; 献祭，供奉 ; 牺牲行为 ; [宗]基督的献身 vt. 用烟熏制 ; 吸（烟），抽
vt.& vi. 牺牲，把…奉献给… ; 廉价卖出 ; 牺牲，献
祭 ; [棒]作牺牲打例句:
vt. 献祭 ; 奉献 ; 牺牲 ; 亏本出售 We requested a non-smoking room, but
例句: the room smells of smoke.

Both of our kids have asthma, so the
These jobs can be exciting and
smell of smoke can cause breathing
dangerous, so they require courage and
problems.
sometimes sacrifice.
sneeze /sniz/
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n. 喷嚏 ; 喷嚏声 n. 商店 ; 贮存物 ; 仓库 ; 大量
vi. 打喷嚏 v. 贮存 ; （在计算机里）存储
例句: 例句:
The influenza virus spreads through the A salesperson sells things in a store.
air when people cough or sneeze. The bank is next to a clothing store.
DNA is a complex molecule that stores
information and can make copies of
space station /spes ˈsteʃən/ itself.
Hydrogen is notoriously difficult to
store.
suicide /ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/
n. 太空站 ; 航天站 ; 宇宙空间站
例句:

n. 自杀 ; 自杀者 ; 自杀行为
vt. 自杀
staff /stæf/ adj. 自杀的
n. 参谋 ; 全体职员 ; 管理人员 ; 权杖例句:
adj. 行政工作的 ; 参谋的 ; 职员的 ; 作为正式工作人
Terrorists often use car-bombings and
员的
suicide attacks on innocent people.
v. 在…工作 ; 为…配备职员 ; 任职于
例句:
The hotel staff member is being polite suite /swit/

and understanding.
n. [计]（软件的）套件 ; （房间，器具等）一套，一
副 ; [乐]组曲 ; 随从
store /stɔr, stor/ 例句:
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Since we don't have another non-smoking 例句:

room for you, I'll upgrade you to a
Terrorists may come from different
suite.
countries and they may share the same
beliefs.
teammate /ˈtimˌmet/
A terrorist attack can happen at any
time and any place.
n. 队友，同队队员
例句:
trainer /ˈtrenɚ/
Great athletes practice for hours a day
n. 运动鞋 ; 教员 ; 驯兽师
with teammates and coaches.
例句:
terrorism /ˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm/
They also work regularly with trainers
to keep their bodies strong.
unacceptable /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛptəbəl,
-æk-/
adj. 不能接受的 ; 不受欢迎的 ; 难答应的 ; 不中意的
例句:
n. 恐怖主义，恐怖手段 ; 威吓，胁迫 ; 恐怖状态 ; We just checked in, and our room is
恐怖统治 unacceptable.
例句:
Terrorism involves groups of understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

individuals rather than countries.
vt.& vi. 懂，理解
He's concerned about food, diseases
vt. 了解 ; 默认 ; 听说 ; 领会
and terrorism.
例句:
I don't understand why people like to

terrorist /ˈtɛrərɪst/ take so many pictures of themselves.
I want to understand as much as
possible.
They didn't understand what he was
trying to say.
Yes, I understand your concern.
understanding /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ
n. 恐怖主义者，恐怖分子，恐怖分子 /
adj. 恐怖主义的
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vt. 理解，懂得 ; 熟知，通晓 ; 获知，理解 ; 谅解 Except for basketball, he didn't want

vi. 理解，懂得 ; 表示同情或谅解 ; 据说 to do anything unless it was easy.
n. 认识，了解 ; 谅解 ; 知识 The best advice is not to become a
adj. 能谅解的 ; 宽容的 ; 通情达理的 musician or actor unless that's your
real passion.
例句:
With more understanding, we can make

better choices about what to do. unsatisfying
The hotel staff member is being polite
and understanding. adj. 不令人满意的
例句:
unit /ˈjunɪt/
Spending your life doing something you
dislike can be very unsatisfying, even
n. 单位，单元 ; 装置 ; 个体 ; [数]单位数 if the salary is high.
例句:
Units of weight include kilograms and written /ˈrɪtn/

pounds.
A cell is the basic unit of life. adj. 书面的 ; 写成文字的 ; 明显受到…影响 ; （感
情）全挂在脸上
v. 写( write的过去分词) ; 写信
unless /ʌnˈlɛs/ 例句:
conj. 除非，如果不 A constitution is a written document

prep. 除了，…除外 that makes the rules for a government
to follow.
例句:
On the weekends he runs 10 kilometers
unless the weather is bad.
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blame /blem/
vt. 指责，责怪 ; 归咎于

n. 责备 ; 责任 ; 过失
a set of /e sɛt ʌv/
例句:
一套，一伙 ; 樘
I don't blame you of course, but I want
例句: you to know how disappointed I am with
I chose a delivery date from a set of Ace.
choices.
confidential /ˌkɑnfɪˈdenʃl/
arrange /əˈrendʒ/
adj. 秘密的 ; 机密的 ; 表示信任的 ; 亲密的
vt. 把…（系统地）分类 ; 整理 ; 改编（剧本等） ; 例句:
达成…的协议
vi. （就某事与某人）达成协议，（与某人）商定 Revealing confidential information may
（某事）(with a person about 或 for a thing) ; [音 be illegal.
乐]（尤指专业）改编乐曲 Confidential information is not

supposed to be shared with others.
例句:
I'm calling to see if we can arrange a

meeting. construction /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
n. 建筑物 ; 建造 ; 解释 ; 建造物
available /əˈveləbəl/ 例句:
adj. 可获得的 ; 有空的 ; 可购得的 ; 能找到的 Large construction projects include

buildings, bridges, and organizations.
例句:
Public information is available to

anyone who wants to know it. destructive /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
To make something public means it
adj. 破坏性的 ; 毁灭性的 ; 有害的
should be made available to everyone.
例句:
Destructive comments in a discussion

bank account /bæŋk əˈkaʊnt/ can be very negative and cause bad
n. 银行存款 ; 银行往来账 feelings.
例句:
The password to your bank account is differ /ˈdɪfɚ/

private information.
vi. 不同，相异 ; 不同意，意见相左 ; 争吵
Immediately, he used his smartphone to
check the company's bank accounts. 例句:
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Opinions often differ, and when they do adv. 尤其地 ; 主要地，格外地 ; 显著地 ; 异常地
people may argue.
例句:

digit /ˈdɪdʒɪt/ fish.
n. 数字 ; 手指，足趾 ; 一指宽
birds.
例句: They were especially curious since she
hadn't gone to their first reunion 10
And may I have the last four digits of
years before.
your social security number?
disorganized /dɪsˈɔrgənaɪzd/ exchange /ɪksˈtʃendʒ/
adj. 组织混乱的，杂乱无章的 ; 混乱的，没有条理
vt. 交换，互换 ; 兑换 ; 交换，调换
的
vi. 交换，替换 ; 进行易货贸易，作物物交换 ; [金融
例句: 业]（货币）交换，兑换
Everyone was confused because her 例句:
presentation was so disorganized.
They are too disorganized to get
anything done on time.
embarrass /ɛmˈbærəs/ countries.

vt.& vi. （使）窘迫，（使）局促不安 ; （使）困难 the prisoners tried to escape.
例句: In this exchange, she is representing
the point of view of employees who are
Gossip may hurt or embarrass the person
being gossiped about.
said she couldn't make it.
entertaining /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
adj. 有趣的，娱乐的，使人愉快的 fun.
v. 款待，招待( entertain的现在分词 ) ; 使欢乐 ; 使
娱乐 ; 抱有
例句: factual /ˈfæktʃuəl/
Office gossip is often entertaining, adj. 事实的，真实的 ; 根据事实的 ; 确凿的

but it can also be damaging. 例句:
Opinions are what people think or feel
especially /ɛˈspɛʃəli, ɪˈspɛʃ-/ about something as opposed to factual

information.
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Factual information is based on facts

or evidence, but opinions are what
people think or feel.
false /fɔls/
adj. 虚伪的 ; 不正的，非法的 ; 假造的，摹造的 ; 临

时的
vi. 渐变 ; 渐渐变为（与into连用） ; 渐渐消逝（与
adv. 欺诈地 ; 叛卖地
away连用） ; 取得资格（与as连用）
例句: vt. 授予学位或毕业证书 ; 从…接受学位 ; 分成等
When people gossip, they may hurt 级 ; 标以刻度

n. <美>毕业生 ; <英>大学毕业生 ; （已经取得学士
someone by spreading false or
学位正在攻读高级学位的）研究生 ; 量筒
embarrassing information.
adj. <美>毕业了的，研究生的 ; 有（学士）学位的
例句:
go on /ɡo ɑn/
She graduated from middle school 20
发生 ; 进行 ; 过去 ; 向前走 years ago.
例句:
I didn't think you knew what was going had better (not) do sth
on.
例句:
order number, please? You had better keep information about
For a while after that, life went on your passwords private or you may lose
as normal and the boy behaved. a lot.
If you keep talking like that, we had
better break up.
gossip /ˈgɑsɪp/
n. 流言蜚语，谣言 ; 爱讲闲话的人 ; 谈话，闲话 ;

关系亲密的伙伴
have a hard time (in)
vi. 传播流言，说长道短
doing sth
例句: 例句:
Office gossip is often entertaining, Some people are easily upset and have a
but it can also be damaging. hard time controlling their emotions.
Gossip may hurt or embarrass the Some people are poorly organized, so
person being gossiped about. they have a hard time finding things.
People who gossip often enjoy

embarrassing or hurting other people.
hear from /hɪr frʌm/
收到…的来信 ; 从…听到 ; 受到（某人）责骂[警告]

graduate /ˈɡrædʒuˌet/
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例句: investor /ɪnˈvɛstɚ/

None of them had seen or heard from her n. 投资者 ; 出资者 ; 包围者，围攻者
since graduation.
例句:
I think I'll wait until everyone else
has heard from their choices. A public company makes its shares
available for purchase by any
investor.
hope /hoʊp/
n. 希望，期望 ; 希望的东西 ; 被寄予希望的人或事

物、情况 ; 抱有希望的理由
logical /ˈlɑdʒɪkl/
vt.& vi. 希望，期望 adj. 逻辑（上）的 ; 符合逻辑的 ; 推理正确的 ; 合乎

vt. [俚语]相信，认为常理的
例句:
例句:
To organize something means to arrange
I hope your mom says ok. things in an orderly, logical way.
She wants people to have hope for a An organization is something that has
better future. a logical structure, such as a well-
Information about one's secret hopes managed company.
and dreams is usually private. The vocabulary is different, but the
logical relationships are almost
identical.
in particular /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
尤其，特别
look /lʊk/
例句:
vt.& vi. 看，瞧
One reason was that there wasn't anyone
in particular that she wanted to see. n. 看 ; （尤指吸引人的）相貌 ; 眼神 ; 样子
invest /ɪnˈvɛst/ 例句:

vt.& vi. 投资 ; 花费
vt. 授予，使就职 ; 给…穿衣，装饰 ; 使充满 ; 覆盖
例句: improve his image.
The country is investing heavily to If you look on the map, it's this
reduce air pollution. street, 1st Avenue.
Many people make money by investing in He is looking at a clock.
public companies. These two purses look the same, but
Anyone can invest in a public company their cost is quite different.
by buying its shares. You look beautiful.
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make sb/sth do sth pron. 没有人，没有一人 ; 没有一个 ; 没有一部分，

没有一点
例句:
adv. 根本不 ; 无法，绝不
You need to organize your team to make
例句:
it work well.
None of them had seen or heard from her
since graduation.
monitor /ˈmɑnɪtə(r)/
n. 显示屏，屏幕 ; [计]显示器 ; 监测仪 ; 监控人员， notify /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

班长
vt. 监控，监听 ; 搜集，记录 ; 测定 ; 监督 vt. 通知 ; 布告
vi. 监视例句:
例句: You should have been notified, by phone
In their school days, Sharon was class or email.
monitor, and now she was helping to
organize the reunion.
Tiny transmitters will be injected in opinion /əˈpɪnjən/
to the brain to monitor and map its n. 意见，主张 ; 评价 ; 鉴定，判定
activity.
例句:
Opinions are what people think or feel

negative /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ about something as opposed to factual
information.
期结果的
vt. 否定 ; 拒绝
例句: order /ˈɔrdə(r)/

n. 命令 ; 秩序 ; 规则，制度 ; 次序
which have a negative charge. vt. 命令 ; 订购 ; 整理
When a country has a negative growth vi. 下订单
例句:
To tear a person down means to hurt
them by saying negative things about If someone doesn't follow orders, he or
them. she may be punished.
Destructive comments in a discussion The customer decides to cancel his
can be very negative and cause bad order and get a refund.
feelings. Before you go on, may I have your
Instead, she decided to order some
none /nʌn/ food.
They ordered pancakes and coffee.
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In many cases it's better to make a Everyone had aged so much, and many
request than order someone to do were out of shape.
something.
I ordered a new washing machine on
your website. password /ˈpæswɜrd/
n. （进入房间、建筑或某个地区的）口令 ; <计>
（使用计算机操作系统的）密码
orderly /ˈɔrdərli/
例句:
adj. 整齐的，有秩序的 ; 有组织的，有规则的 ; [军]
值班的 ; 安静的 The password to your bank account is
n. [军]传令下士 ; 传令兵 ; <英>街道清洁工 private information.

adv. 依次地，顺序地 ; 有规则地 ; 有条理地
例句:
patience /ˈpeʃəns/
n. 耐心，耐性 ; 忍耐 ; 单人纸牌游戏
things in an orderly, logical way.
例句:
I can send you a fifty dollar gift

organize /ˈɔrgənaɪz/ coupon as a way to express our
v. 组织 ; 安排 ; 规划 ; 建立组织 appreciation for your patience.
例句:
In their school days, Sharon was class permission /pərˈmɪʃn/

n. 允许 ; 批准，正式认可，认可
例句:
An illegal alien is someone who is in a

organized /ˈɔrgənaɪzd/ country without legal permission.
adj. 有组织的，有条理的 We had special permission, so we were
v. 组织( organize的过去式) allowed to visit their research
facilities.
例句:
An event or party can be well

organized, poorly organized or phrase /frez/
completely disorganized.
n. <语>短语 ; 成语 ; 说法 ; 乐句
Some people are poorly organized, so
vt. 叙述，措词
they have a hard time finding things.
vt.& vi. 划分乐句，分乐节（尤指为奏乐或歌唱）
例句:
out of shape /aʊt ʌv ʃep/ The phrase, may I, signals a request.
变形，走样 ; 不健康 It's important to put the phrase into

context.
例句:
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private /ˈpraɪvɪt/ n. 重聚，（亲友等的）聚会 ; 再结合，再合并 ; 再

统一
adj. 私有的，私人的 ; 秘密的 ; 内心的 ; 平民的，无
官职的，士兵的例句:
n. 列兵，士兵，[陆]二等兵 ; 〈古〉私人，个人 ; 阴 This year her middle school class had
部，生殖器 its 20-year class reunion.
例句: Since the video of the reunion was
posted on the Internet, it has been
viewed by millions.
Private information is not open to
everyone, but is only available to
trusted friends or family.
reveal /rɪˈvil/
vt. 显露 ; 揭露 ; 泄露 ; [神]启示
n. 揭示，展现 ; [建]门侧，窗侧
private company /ˈpraɪvɪt 例句:
ˈkʌmpəni/
Revealing confidential information may
n. 私人公司，股权不公开公司 be illegal.
例句:
A private company is owned by a small

group of private investors.
secret /'sikrət/
n. 秘密，机密 ; 秘诀 ; 奥秘
adj. 秘密的，机密的 ; 神秘的 ; 隐秘的
rarely /ˈrerli/ 例句:
adv. 很少地 ; 罕有地 ; 极精彩地 ; 珍奇地，绝佳地 The ending of the movie is still a
例句: secret.
She was a working mother, with a boy 8
years old and a husband who was rarely
Confidential information is secret
at home.
information.
replacement /rɪˈplesmənt/
shocked
n. 代替 ; 归还，，复位 ; 替代者 ; 补充兵员
adj. 惊愕的，受震惊的
例句: v. 使…震惊( shock的过去式和过去分词 ) ; 使受电
击 ; 使…感到厌恶[恐惧]
The person who replaces someone is the
person's replacement. 例句:
I was shocked by how cruel he was when
reunion /riˈjunjən/
he fired her.
Once she got to the reunion, she was
shocked.
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effective.
social security
number /ˈsoʃəl sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ washing machine /ˈwɑʃɪŋ
ˈnʌmbɚ/ məˈʃin/
[计]社会安全号[SSN] n. 洗衣机
例句: 例句:
A social security number is a person's I ordered a new washing machine on your
government ID number. website.
May I have the last four digits of
your social security number?
well-managed
succeed /səkˈsid/ 例句:
An organization is something that has a

vi. 成功 ; 继承
logical structure, such as a well-
vt. 继承，继任，继位 ; 随…之后
managed company.
例句:
If you support someone, it means you

are trying to help them succeed. wonder /ˈwʌndɚ/
adj. 奇妙的 ; 钦佩的 ; 远超过预期的

n. 惊奇 ; 奇观 ; 奇人 ; 奇迹
tear down /tɛr daʊn/ vt. 对…感到好奇 ; 惊奇 ; 感到诧异 ; 想弄明白
vt. 向······猛扑，冲下······ ; 拆毁，拆卸 vi. 怀疑，想知道 ; 惊讶
例句: 例句:
To tear a person down means to hurt Birds' ability to see the Earth's
them by saying negative things about magnetic field is a wonder of nature.
them. People have wondered about the nature
Like many other buildings, the school of light and color since ancient
had been torn down. times.
It may take a long time to tear down a They were all wondering how she was
big building. doing.
undermine /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/ work against

v. 逐渐削弱 ; 使逐步减少效力 ; 从根基处破坏 ; 例句:
挖…的墙脚 To work against someone means to
例句: undermine them, or make them less

effective.
To work against someone means to
undermine them, or make them less
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Part 2 You may reject their advance or accept

it and begin a relationship.
a broken heart Despite advances in technology, one of

the biggest threats to human survival
例句: comes from primitive life forms.
They'll also need to make an advance
A broken heart is what happens when a
payment.
love relationship is broken off.
Someone with a broken heart is usually
depressed.
aggressive /əˈɡrɛsɪv/
adj. 侵略的，侵犯的，攻势的 ; （美）有进取心

act /ækt/ 的，积极行动的 ; 有进取心的，有闯劲的 ; 好争斗
的，借故生端的，爱打架的，要打架的
v. 行动 ; 表现 ; 表演 ; 起作用
n. 行为 ; 行动 ; 法案，法令 ; 短节目例句:
例句: Aggressive people often push their own

If we don't act, we may go the way of
them.
the dinosaurs.
She's so aggressive and bossy.
clearly and act constructively.
amazed
to hide her lack of confidence. adj. 吃惊的，惊奇的
v. 使大为吃惊，使惊奇( amaze的过去式和过去分
词)
adore /əˈdɔr, əˈdor/
例句:
vt. 爱慕 ; 崇拜 ; 非常喜欢 ; 敬佩 She talked with her old friends and was
vi. 崇拜 ; 爱慕 amazed by how some others had changed.
例句:
Betty had a nice husband who seemed to

adore her.
anger /ˈæŋɡɚ/
n. 生气 ; 愤怒 ; 怒气 ; 愤懑
vt.& vi. 激怒 ; 使发怒 ; [医]〈旧，非正式〉使（伤
advance /ədˈvæns/ 口）炎或疼痛 ; 恼火
vi. 发怒 ; 恼火
vt. （使）前进 ; 将…提前 ; 预付 ; 提出
vi. （数量等）增加 ; 向前推（至下一步） ; 上涨例句:
n. 增长 ; 借款 ; （价格、价值的）上涨 ; 预付款 Sometimes it's best to control your
adj. 预先的 ; 先行的 emotions and be calm rather than react
例句: in anger.
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approach /əˈproʊtʃ/ I like that design because it's unique

and attractive.
vt.& vi. 接近，走近，靠近
The high cost of living is beginning
vt. 接近 ; 着手处理 ; 使移近 ; 试图贿赂（或影响，
to make the area less attractive to
疏通）
companies.
n. 方法 ; 途径 ; 接近
He's ready to leave his job if the
vi. 靠近
opportunity is attractive enough.
例句:
To flirt with someone means to let him

or her know that you want to be
awkward /ˈɔkwərd/
approached. adj. 令人尴尬的 ; 难对付的 ; 不方便的 ; 笨拙的
They may not recognize the fact that
例句:
someone is inviting them to approach.
Its word-of-mouth approach to She felt a bit awkward and out of
advertising has been cost effective. place.
QuickServe's approach to business is A couple of the boys were really
proving to be successful. awkward around the girls.
athletic /æθˈlɛtɪk/ blind /blaɪnd/
adj. 运动员的 ; 运动的 ; 体格健壮的 ; 行动敏捷的 adj. 失明的 ; 盲目的，轻率的 ; 供盲人用的 ; 隐蔽的
vt. 弄瞎，使失明 ; 蒙蔽，欺瞒 ; 使变暗 ; 使昏聩
例句:
n. 掩饰 ; 借口 ; 百叶窗
Tom used to be good-looking and adv. 盲目地 ; 看不见地
athletic.
例句:
Being in love can blind you from seeing

attraction /əˈtrækʃən/ things as they really are.
n. 吸引 ; [物]引力 ; 魅力 ; 引人注意的东西，有趣的
东西
bossy /ˈbɔsi/
例句:
adj. <非正>好发号施令的 ; 专横的 ; 凸出的 ; 有浮
Physical attraction may sometimes lead 凸之饰物的
to love. n. <口>母牛，牛犊
例句:
attractive /əˈtræktɪv/ She's so aggressive and bossy.
adj. 有魅力的 ; 引人注目的 ; 迷人的 ; 招人喜爱的
例句: bully /ˈbʊli/
Many women use makeup to make vt. 恐吓，威逼 ; 盛气凌人，以强凌弱

themselves more physically attractive. vi. 欺侮
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n. 仗势欺人者，横行霸道者 ; 暴徒 ; 打手 ; 情人
adj. 第一流的，特好的
int. 好，妙（感叹词）
例句:

John used to be the school bully.
v. 碰撞 ; 使发出巨响 ; 暴跌 ; 睡觉
close friend /kloz frɛnd/ n. 碰撞 ; 碰撞声 ; 暴跌 ; 崩溃
密友，亲密的朋友 adj. 应急的 ; 速成的
例句: 例句:
She had always felt like an outsider, He survived the crash, but he lost a
with only a couple of close friends. leg and was hospitalized for nearly a
year.
come naturally
cut /kʌt/
例句:
vt.& vi. 将（某物）切开（或分割）
The skill of flirting is something that
comes naturally to some people. vi. 电影 ; （为决定谁先出牌等）切牌 ; 可被切割 ;
可用于切割
come up to sb
例句:
例句:
If someone is cut, they will bleed.
It wasn't long before a strange man He cut his finger with a knife, so now
came up to her. it's bleeding.
I think the company introduction can
be cut in half.
confused /kənˈfjuzd/ He wants me to cut down on my
adj. 糊涂的 ; 迷乱的 ; 混杂的 ; 不清楚的 expenses.
v. 困惑(confuse的过去式) This boy has a cut on his finger.
Some people become furious when they
例句:
are driving and another driver cuts in
Some people can remain calm even when front of them.
He messaged him because he was
confused and needs advice. disappointing /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
adj. 令人失望的 ; 令人扫兴的
crash /kræʃ/
v. 令人失望(disappoint的ing形式) ; 辜负…的期望
例句:
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It's difficult to believe what he says

because he always exaggerates.
reach a goal.
People react to disappointing news in
different ways.
examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/
n. 检查 ; 考试 ; 询问，审问
例句:
drop out /drɑp aʊt/
She was really disappointed when she
离开，退出 ; 掉出 ; 脱扣 ; 违世
failed to pass the examination.
例句: His parents put lots of pressure on
him to prepare for his University
After graduating, he went to a low-
entrance examinations.
ranked university and eventually
Once the body was extracted from the
dropped out.
ice, it was taken in for examination.
Upon examination, scientists
end up doing determined that the Iceman lived
something around 5,300 years ago.
例句:
People who are furious at each other

except for /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
may end up fighting or trying to hurt 除…之外 ; 若不是

each other.
例句:
He ended up losing his entire
investment. Except for basketball, he didn't want
to do anything unless it was easy.
eventually /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
excuse oneself /ɪkˈskjuz
adv. 终于，最后 ; 竟 ; 总归 ; 终究
wʌnˈsɛlf/
例句:
v. 为自己辩解 ; 谢
After graduating, he went to a low-
例句:
ranked university and eventually
dropped out. She finally excused herself and went to
the ladies room.
exaggerate /ɪgˈzædʒəreɪt/
face /fes/
vt.&vi. （使）扩大 ; （使）增加 ; 夸张
例句:

made up or exaggerated.
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feel like /fil laɪk/
摸起来像是…，有…的感觉 ; 想要…
例句:
If someone you love breaks off the

relationship it feels like the end of
n. 面容 ; 表面 ; 脸 ; 方面 the world.
vt.& vi. 面对 ; 面向… ; 正视 ; 承认
vt. （感到不能）对付 ; （明知不好办而）交谈 ; 必
须对付（某情况） ; 面临… feel sorry for sb
例句: 例句:
She has a round face. Jessica couldn't help but feel sorry
In modern times we humans face for her.
changing conditions. Even though I don't like either one of
We can face the challenges of them, I feel sorry for them.
pollution and global warming.
When disappointed, it's much better to
face the facts and decide what to do find /faɪnd/
fall for sb 例句:
例句: Her friend was going to stay until she

could find a job.
To fall for someone means to fall in
love with them.
fancy /ˈfænsi/ To find someone attractive usually

means there is a physical desire to be
vt. 想像 ; 设想 ; 想要 ; 猜想 with them.
n. 设想 ; 想像力 ; 爱好 ; 怪想
adj. （构思者）奇特的 ; 昂贵的 ; （价格等）高价
的 ; [美国俚语]真棒 flirt /flɜrt/
vi. 想象，幻想
vi. 调情，打情骂俏 ; 玩弄 ; 轻率地对待 ; 摆动
例句:
vt. 挥动 ; 忽然弹出
Jessica's 20-year class reunion was n. 急投 ; 摆动 ; 调情的人，卖弄风情者 ; 急扔
held at a fancy hotel.
例句:
It seems naive to sit back and let
Some people use their eyes or a smile
children explore whatever captures
to flirt.
their fancy.
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If someone is flirting with you, they He had had a hard time in math,
are coming on to you. especially in geometry.
furious /ˈfjʊriəs/ get caught up in sth

adj. 狂怒的，暴怒的 ; 激烈的 ; 热烈兴奋的 ; 喧闹的例句:
例句: It's easy to get caught up in all the

gossip and forget to think about the
People are furious when they are
serious consequences.
extremely angry.
generous /ˈdʒɛnərəs/
give a speech
做演讲
adj. 慷慨的，大方的 ; 丰盛的 ; 肥沃的 ; 浓厚的
例句:
例句:
Dinner was going to be served soon, and
In fact, he had become a rich, generous
some of the classmates were going to
man.
give speeches.
In this situation, to say a few words
gentle /ˈdʒɛntl/ means to give a short speech.
adj. 温和的 ; 文雅的 ; 高尚的

vt. 使温和 ; 使驯服 go to one's head
n. 蛆 ; 饵
例句:
例句:
He had gentle, kind eyes, and a
success hadn't gone to his head.
beautiful smile.
Whatever you do, don't let this go to
your head.
geometry /dʒiˈɑmətri/
go viral /ɡo ˈvaɪrəl/
像病毒一样传播开来
例句:
She made a video of her singing, and it

went viral.
n. 几何学 ; 几何形状 ; 几何图形 ; 几何学著作

good-looking / ˈɡʊdˈlʊkɪŋ/
例句:
adj. 好看的 ; 美貌的 ; 标致的 ; 丰采
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例句: vt. 把…送入医院治疗 ; 就医
Tom was no longer good looking. 例句:

He survived the crash, but he lost a
leg and was hospitalized for nearly a
year.
grow /groʊ/
vt. 种植 ; 扩大 ; 扩展 ; 增加 immediately /ɪˈmidiɪtli/

vi. 生长 ; 渐渐变得 ; 逐渐开始
adv. 立即，马上 ; 直接地 ; 紧接地
vt.& vi. （使）留长，蓄长
conj. 一…就，即刻
例句:
例句:
Ed and Emma immediately saw the
tomatoes.
opportunity and launched their first
product.
river grows.
He said she looked beautiful and he
He saw many people die and he grew to
immediately took a selfie of them.
hate fighting of any kind.
watching the sheep.
in fact /ɪn fækt/
实际上，其实 ; 实则 ; 事实上 ; 说起来

have a crush on sb 例句:
迷恋某人，爱上某人 In fact, there's a 12 hour time
例句: difference between Boston and

Shanghai.
There was one girl I had a crush on,
In fact, they may decide not to have
but I thought she was interested in
children.
somebody else.
But in fact, she wasn't sure how to
He told her that he had always had a
react, though he seemed nice.
crush on her.
have an affair (with) inspire /ɪnˈspaɪr/
vt. 鼓舞 ; 激励 ; 赋予灵感 ; 启迪
例句:
vi. 吸，吸入
To have an affair means for a married
例句:
person to have a romantic relationship
outside of the marriage. Though he was difficult to work for,
his creative genius inspired others to
do great work.
hospitalize /ˈhɑspɪtəlaɪz/ The emotions of love have inspired
poets throughout history.
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vt.& vi. 连接 ; 联结 ; 加入 ; 参加
vt. 结合 ; 参与 ; 上（火车、飞机等） ; 上（路）
insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ n. 连接 ; 结合 ; 接合处 ; 接合点
vt. 侮辱，凌辱 ; 辱骂 ; 损害例句:
例句: After graduating, he joined the army
When people are furious at each other and went overseas to fight in a war.
they often yell and insult each other.
lonely /ˈloʊnli/
intimacy /ˈɪntəməsi/ adj. 孤独的，孤单的 ; 寂寞的 ; 荒凉的，幽静的 ; 在
孤单中度过的
例句:
He looked lonely and depressed, not at

all like he used to be.
lose /luz/
n. 亲密 ; 亲近 ; 亲昵的言行 ; 性行为
vt. 失去 ; 错过 ; 遗失 ; 耽搁
例句: vi. 损失 ; 输掉 ; 走慢 ; 降低价值
People in love often share their 例句:

deepest feelings and emotions, which
is intimacy.
The one who loses may be very jealous
jealousy /ˈdʒɛləsi/
of the other and try to break things
up.
marriage /ˈmærɪdʒ/
n. 结婚 ; 婚姻生活 ; 密切结合 ; 合并
例句:

n. 妒忌，猜忌 ; 戒备，小心提防 person to have a romantic relationship
outside of the marriage.
例句:
To be honest, I never expected their
Feelings of jealousy may last for a marriage to last very long.
long time and can destroy friendships.
nobody /ˈnoʊbədi/
join /dʒɔɪn/
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pron. 没有人，无人 After graduating, he joined the army

n. 小人物，无足轻重的人 and went overseas to fight in a war.
例句:
Nobody will want to miss it. physically /ˈfɪzɪkəlɪ/

Steve was a nobody in middle school.
adv. 体格上，身体上 ; 物理上 ; <非正>完全地
例句:
organization /ˌɔrgənəˈzeɪʃn/
Physically attractive people attract
n. 组织 ; 机构 ; 团体 others.
adj. 有组织的
例句:
possess /pəˈzɛs/
He was working for an organization that
vt. 拥有 ; 掌握，懂得 ; 主宰 ; 缠住，迷住
provides support for elderly people.
例句:
out of place /aʊt ʌv ples/

A jealous person often wants to possess
the person they love.
不在应在的位置 ; 不合适 ; 不恰当 ; 不协调
例句:
pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/
She felt a bit awkward and out of
vt. 假装，伪装 ; 假称 ; 装扮
place.
vi. 扮演 ; 自称 ; 假装，矫作
adj. 仿制的
outsider /aʊtˈsaɪdɚ/ 例句:
n. 局外人，圈外人 ; 无取胜希望者 ; （比赛中的） She smiled at him and pretended to be

冷门选手 happy to see him.
例句:
She had always felt like an outsider, react /riˈækt/

with only a couple of close friends.
vi. 反应，作出反应 ; 影响 ; 起反作用
Communities were claiming territory
vt. 使发生相互作用 ; 使起化学反应 ; 反抗 ; 再演，
and fighting to defend it from
重演
outsiders.
例句:
overseas /ˌoʊvərˈsiz/
Sometimes it's best to control your
emotions and be calm rather than react
adv. 在[向]海外，在[向]国外 in anger.
adj. （在）海外的，（在）国外的 ; （向或来自） People react to disappointing news in
外国的 different ways.
例句:
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regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ The author of this article is somewhat

of a romantic.
vt. 后悔，悔恨 ; 遗憾，抱歉 ; 悼念，哀悼
vi. 感到后悔，感到抱歉
n. 遗憾，惋惜 ; 后悔，悔恨 ; 哀悼
例句: How we communicate with our romantic
She was beginning to regret having come partners can have a strong impact on
to the reunion. the quality of our relationships.
respond /rɪˈspɑnd/ rumor /ˈrumɚ/
vt.& vi. 回答，响应 n. <美>传闻 ; [古]名誉 ; 咕哝 ; [古]喧嚷
vi. 作出反应，响应 ; 回报或回复 vt. 谣传 ; 传说
n. [建]（柱，拱基等的）对称，壁联例句:
例句: To gossip about someone often means to
Knowing how to respond to such an spread rumors about them.
invitation is a skill many people The rumor that he was accepted wasn't
don't have. true.
rival /'raɪvl/ serve /sɜrv/
n. 对手 ; 竞争者 vt.& vi. （为…）服务 ; 任（职） ; 提供 ; 端上
vt. 与…竞争 ; 比得上某人 vt. 招待 ; （为…）工作 ; 对…有用 ; 向…供应
vi. 竞争 vi. 适合 ; 服役 ; 供职 ; [网球、羽毛球]发球
adj. 竞争的 n. 网球等发球 ; 发球权 ; 所发的球
例句: 例句:
If two men are rivals for the same Dinner was going to be served soon, and
woman, they may dislike or even hate some of the classmates were going to
each other because of jealousy. give speeches.

There was also a closet that served as
a solitary confinement room.
romantic /roʊˈmæntɪk/
adj. 浪漫的，谈情说爱的，多情的，风流的，香艳 sexual /ˈsɛkʃuəl/

的 ; 空想的，虚构的，怪诞的，想入非非的，不实
际的，难实行的（计划等） ; 传奇（式）的，小说 adj. 性的，有性别的 ; 性欲的 ; 生殖的 ; [生]有性的
般的，情节离奇的 ; 浪漫主义的例句:
n. 富于浪漫气息的人 ; 浪漫主义作家[画家等]，浪漫
Physically attractive people attract
派诗人[艺术家] ; 浪漫思想[行为]
people of the opposite or same sex,
例句: depending on their sexual orientation.
Some people say love is just a
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disguise for our sexual desires.
share /ʃer/
vt.& vi. 共有 ; 共用 ; 均摊
例句:
He said she looked beautiful and he
例句:
immediately took a selfie of them.
online.
This means that the public can buy terrified /'terɪfaɪd/
others.
adj. 很害怕的，极度惊慌的，吓坏了的
v. 使恐怖，使惊吓，恐吓( terrify的过去式和过去分
stiff /stɪf/ 词)
adj. 严厉的 ; 僵硬的，坚硬的 ; 呆板的，拘谨的 ; 顽例句:

固的
Someone is terrified if they are
adv. <口>极度地，非常
extremely afraid and shaking with
n. 死尸 ; 笨蛋，傻瓜 ; 流动工人 ; 吝啬鬼穷光蛋
fear.
vt. 诈骗 ; 失信
例句:
She had been too stiff and nervous in

thick /θɪk/
front of the camera. adj. 浓的，茂密的 ; 厚的，粗大的 ; 稠密的 ; 不透明

的
adv. 密集地 ; 不清晰地 ; 〈口〉太过分 ; 频频地，
take a selfie of sb 时常
n. 最厚的部分 ; 最活跃或最激烈的部分 ; 〈口〉笨
蛋 ; 〈俚〉可可粉
例句:
The atmosphere is a layer of gases

about 500 kilometers thick.
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He was already losing his hair, and he 例句:

was wearing thick glasses.
Betty had had such high hopes and
tremendous energy as a girl, but
to be honest /tu bi ˈɑnɪst/

things didn't work out.
说实话
例句:
upset /ʌpˈsɛt/
vi. 打翻，弄翻 ; 打乱，打搅

To be honest, I never expected their
vt. 打乱，搅乱 ; 推翻，弄翻 ; 使心烦意乱 ; 使翻倒
marriage to last very long.
n. 翻倒，颠覆 ; 心烦意乱 ; 混乱
To be honest, it's much easier to
adj. 难过的 ; 失望的 ; 沮丧的 ; （肠胃）不舒服的
imagine things than actually do
things. 例句:

To upset everyone means to make them
tour guide /tʊr ɡaɪd/
feel uncomfortable.
Some people can remain calm even when
warm /wɔrm/
n. 导游或导游人员：带领他人进行游览的人员 ; [计] adj. 暖和的，温暖的 ; 保暖的 ; 热情的 ; 暖调的

[WIN]旅行指南 vt.& vi. （使）变暖，被加热，暖和起来
vt. 加热 ; 使热情 ; 使兴奋
例句:
n. 暖和的地方
For a while he worked as a tour guide. vi. 加温 ; 感兴趣 ; 变得友善或友好
例句:
tragedy /ˈtrædʒɪdi/ It's cold, so wear a warm coat.

n. 悲剧，惨剧 ; 悲剧文学 ; 悲剧理论，悲剧表演艺
gets warmer each day.
术 ; 悲剧式作品
例句: success hadn't gone to his head.
The great tragedy in her life was the

death of her daughter from cancer.
wear on /wɛr ɑn/
（时间）慢慢过去
tremendous /trɪˈmɛndəs/
例句:
adj. 极大的，巨大的 ; 可怕的，惊人的 ; 极好的
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As the evening wore on Jessica began to ask for /æsk fɔr/

really enjoy herself.
请求… ; 要求… ; 找… ; 自找麻烦
Part 3 例句:
That deadline isn't realistic, so we
a bright future /e braɪt ˈfjutʃɚ/ need to ask for more time.

Nobody ever asks him for help because
光明大道 he's mean and selfish.
例句:
Optimists are usually cheerful and

looking forward to a bright future.
audience /ˈɔdiəns/
n. 观众 ; 读者 ; 接见 ; 听众
例句:
accomplishment /əˈkɑmplɪʃm
ənt/ People are often nervous or
apprehensive before performing in
n. 成就 ; 完成 ; 技能 ; 履行 front of an audience.
例句: You focused on the slides and didn't
address the audience.
It will be an amazing accomplishment if
they can finish the project on
schedule.
They are proud of their
believe in /bɪˈliv ɪn/
accomplishments. 信赖 ; 信仰
例句:
appreciation /əˌpriʃiˈeʃən/ Someone who strongly believes in their

ability to do something is often
n. 欣赏；鉴赏 ; 感谢 ; 评估 ; 增值 confident.
例句:
It's important to show your

appreciation for someone's support or
benefit /ˈbɛnəfɪt/
help. n. 利益，好处 ; 救济金，津贴 ; 义演，义卖 ; 恩

惠，恩泽
vt. 有益于，有助于 ; 使受益 ; 得益，受益
apprehensive /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/ 例句:
adj. 忧虑的 ; 有理解力的 ; 惶惑 Salary and benefits are used to attract
例句: new employees into a company.
Emma's Best has a profit-sharing plan
People are often nervous or
that benefits its employees.
apprehensive before performing in
front of an audience.
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charity /ˈtʃærɪti/ People were becoming more food

conscious and worried about food
n. 慈善（行为） ; 施舍，捐助 ; 慈善机关 ; 仁爱，
safety.
宽容
例句:
Emma's Best supports local charities,

contribute to /kənˈtrɪbjut tu/
especially those that provide healthy v. 捐献 ; 促成 ; 投稿 ; 有助于

food to children from low-income
例句:
families.
Given its success, the company feels an
obligation to contribute to society.
cheerful /ˈtʃɪrfl/
adj. 欢乐的，高兴的 ; 令人愉快的 create /kriˈet/

例句:
vt. 创造，创作 ; 产生 ; 封爵，把…封为（贵族）
Optimists are usually cheerful and vi. [英][俚]大发脾气，大发牢骚
looking forward to a bright future.
例句:
Their plan was to create a business

commitment /kəˈmɪtmənt/ that provided healthy food to busy
people.
n. 承诺，许诺 ; 委任，委托 ; 致力，献身 ; 承担义
务
例句: depression /dɪˈprɛʃən/
Their total commitment to quality has

made the difference.
conceited /kənˈsitɪd/
adj. （人）自负的，自高自大的，骄傲自满的 ; 矜
例句:
n. 萎靡不振，沮丧 ; 下陷处，坑 ; 衰弱 ; 减缓
Conceited people have a very high
例句:
opinion of themselves.
conscious /ˈkɑnʃəs/ reach a goal.
Because of his depression, he took
adj. 有意识的，神志清醒的 ; 自觉的，有意的 ;
（痛苦，感情，冷气等）感觉得到的 ; 同“self- drugs and drank a lot of alcohol.
conscious“
例句: despite /dɪˈspaɪt/
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prep. 不管 ; 尽管（自己）不愿意 ; 不在乎 ; 虽有 expectation /ˌɛkspɛkˈteʃən/

n. 侮辱 ; 憎恨 ; 怨恨 ; 轻蔑的拒绝或不承认
n. 期待 ; 预期 ; 前程 ; [数]期望值
例句:
例句:
Despite the risks, Ed and Emma wanted
The market response was enthusiastic
to start their own business.
and profitable beyond their
expectations.
determined /dɪˈtɜrmɪnd/ It's ok for you to have high

expectations, but they need to be
adj. 坚定的 ; 毅然的 ; 确定的 realistic or you'll fail.
v. （使）下决心，（使）做出决定( determine的过
去式和过去分词) ; 决定 ; 确定 ; 使决定
例句: fail /fel/
They are determined to finish their vt.& vi. 失败，不及格 ; 倒闭，破产 ; 缺乏 ; 衰退

journey, despite the many obstacles. vi. 衰退 ; 失败，不及格 ; 破产 ; 不足
They knew it would be hard work, but vt. 不及格 ; 使失望 ; 忘记 ; 舍弃
they were determined to try. n. 失败，失误 ; 不及格 ; 不及格者 ; [商]期货交割失
期
例句:
dividend /ˈdɪvɪˌdɛnd/
His company failed after only a few
n. 红利，股息，利息，（破产时清算的）分配金 ; ; months.
[数]被除数 opp. divisor ; （足球彩票的）彩金 Most new businesses fail.
例句: He comes from a poor family and failed
Rather than paying dividends to
shareholders, Emma's Best has a profit-
sharing plan that benefits its
reach a goal.
employees.
Dividends are a share of a company's
revenues that are paid to its
shareholders.
free /fri/
adj. 自由的 ; 免费的 ; 免税的 ; 空闲的

adv. 免费地 ; 自由地，无拘束地 ; 一帆风顺地
enthusiastic /ɪnˌθuziˈæstɪk/ vt. 免除 ; 释放 ; 使自由 ; 解救
adj. 热心的 ; 热情的 ; 热烈的 ; 狂热的例句:
例句: Their schools are not free.

In fact, people were willing to pay
The market response was enthusiastic
higher prices for food that was free
of harmful chemicals.
expectations.
I'll be free in about 15 minutes.
Could you come back then?
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frequent /ˈfrikwənt/ products, Emma's Best remains the

market leader.
adj. 频繁的，时常发生的，常见的 ; （脉搏等）急
促的，快的
例句: indifferent /ɪnˈdɪfərənt, -ˈdɪfrənt/
The key to building confidence and adj. 漠不关心的 ; 无关紧要的 ; 中立的 ; 中等的
reducing nervousness is effective and
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frequent practice.
value anything or anyone but
frozen /ˈfroʊzn/ themselves.
If you are indifferent to a person, it
adj. 冷冻的 ; 冰封的 ; 冻硬的 ; 呆若木鸡的
means that the person isn't important
v. 结冰（ freeze的过去分词） ; 冷藏 ; 冻结 ; 冻住
to you.
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There were very few frozen meals

available at the time.
instant /ˈɪnstənt/
n. 瞬间，顷刻 ; 此刻 ; 当月 ; 速食食品，即溶饮料
adj. 立即的 ; 迫切的 ; 正在考虑的，目前的 ; 即食的
gap /ɡæp/
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n. 缺口 ; 分歧 ; 间隔 ; 美国休闲服饰品牌
vt. 造成缝隙 ; 使成缺口 ; 使豁裂
vi. 豁开 ; 张开 ; 有缺口 ; 露出裂口
例句: launch /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/
There was a gap in the market. vt. 发射 ; [计算机]开始（应用程序） ; 发动 ; 开展

（活动、计划等）
vi. 投入 ; 着手进行 ; 热衷于…
grateful /ˈɡretfəl/ n. 投掷 ; 大船上的小艇 ; 大型敞篷摩托艇
adj. 感激的，感谢的 ; 令人愉快的 ; 宜人的 ; 荷例句:
例句: Ed and Emma immediately saw the

opportunity and launched their first
To be appreciative is to be thankful or
product.
grateful for something.
in spite of /ɪn spaɪt ʌv/

light /laɪt/
虽然，尽管… ; 不顾 ; 别看
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In spite of the fact that other

companies now produce similar
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traffic.
What does that mean?
people well or with kindness.
Mean people often enjoy making people
n. 光 ; 发光体 ; 电灯 ; 点火器
adj. 轻的 ; 明亮的 ; 浅色的 ; 少量的
v. 点燃 ; 照亮 ; 用光指引
adv. 轻地，轻装地
mix /mɪks/
vt.& vi. 混合 ; （使）结交 ; 相容 ; 平安相处

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n. 混录 ; 食物混合配料 ; 乐曲组合
Turn on the light. vt. 调配，配制
Turn off the light. vi. 混合录音，混录，混音
The light from the Moon comes from the
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Sun.
We see stars as small points of light It was a frozen pasta meal with a mix
in the night sky. of vegetables and a delicious cream
A pessimist sees things with a sauce.
negative light and has little hope for Mixing two primary colors creates a
the future. secondary color.
The three primary colors, red, blue
and yellow cannot be made by mixing
matter /ˈmætɚ/ other colors.
n. 事件 ; （讨论、考虑等的）问题 ; 重要性 ; 物质
vi. 要紧，重要 ; 化脓 ; 有重大影响 ; 有重要性
modest /ˈmɑdɪst/
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adj. 谦虚的，谦逊的 ; 适度的，适中的 ; 端庄的 ; 羞
Matter is made of atoms and molecules. 怯的
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She wants to discuss several matters. Modest people don't show off their
There are several matters I'd like to strengths, but are often very good at
discuss with you. what they do.
mean /min/ motivated /ˈmotɪvetɪd/
v. 表示…的意思 ; 意思是 ; 打算 ; 产生…结果 adj. 有动机的，有目的的 ; 有积极性的

adj. 吝啬的 ; 刻薄的 ; 破旧的 ; 残忍的 v. 作为…的动机，激发，诱发( motivate的过去式和
n. 平均数 ; 中间 ; 几何平均 ; 等比中数过去分词 )
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If employees are happy and motivated,

employee turnover is usually low. optimistic /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/
They aren't working hard enough
because they aren't being motivated. adj. 乐观的，乐观主义的
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muscle /ˈmʌsəl/
An optimistic person believes in a
positive future.
They're optimistic because they think
he'll join their company.
organic /ɔrˈgænɪk/
adj. 有机（体）的 ; 有组织的，系统的 ; 器官的 ; 根

本的
n. 肌肉 ; 力量 ; 权威，权力
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vt. 硬挤 ; 使劲搬动
vi. 用力挤 When they started the company, organic
food was becoming more popular.
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When someone is nervous, their muscles

often tense up and their heart rate overlook /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/
increases.
vt. 忽视，忽略 ; 瞭望 ; 检查 ; 远眺
n. 从高处眺望到的景色 ; 忽视，忽略 ; 可眺望四周
nervous /ˈnɜrvəs/
的高地
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adj. 焦虑的 ; 紧张不安的 ; 神经质的
Modest people are often overlooked in a
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job interview because they fail to
People are often nervous or communicate their strengths.
apprehensive before performing in Even the researchers were affected,
front of an audience. and they began to overlook what was
People who are really nervous may feel happening.
tense, which is the opposite of
relaxed.
passive /ˈpæsɪv/
obligation /ˌɑblɪˈgeɪʃn/
adj. 被动的 ; 消极的 ; 不抵抗的 ; 冷漠的
n. 动词被动形式，被动语态
n. 义务，责任 ; 证券，契约 ; 债务 ; 恩惠
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Someone who is passive will usually not
Given its success, the company feels an resist the efforts of others.
obligation to contribute to society. An aggressive person pushes or
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attacks, and a passive person doesn't They think his wife will be proud of
resist. him if he does the right thing.
They wanted their company to be
something they could be proud of.
pessimistic /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/
adj. 悲观的，厌世的 ; 悲观主义的

push /pʊʃ/
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When people are depressed, they are

usually pessimistic about the future.
positive /ˈpɑzətɪv/
adj. 积极的 ; 确实的，肯定的 ; [数]正的 ; [医]阳性的

vt.& vi. 推，推动
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n. 推，决心 ; 大规模攻势 ; 矢志的追求
At the center of an atom is its
vi. 推进 ; 增加 ; 努力争取
nucleus, which has a positive electric
charge. 例句:
Feedback from customers has been She's pushing the door open.
positive. His boss pushed him too far one too
An optimistic person believes in a many times, so he couldn't wait to
positive future. quit.
Aggressive people often push their own
prepare /prɪˈper/ them.
vt. 准备 ; 预备（饭菜） ; 配备 ; 使（自己）有准备
vt.& vi. 筹备，进行各项准备工作 ; 做好思想准备 ;
作出，制订 ; 锻炼（身体等），训练 release /rɪ'lis/
例句: vt. 释放 ; 放开 ; 发布 ; 发行
n. 释放，排放，解除 ; 释放令 ; 公映的新影片，发
When you're traveling, please be
布的新闻[消息]
prepared for emergencies.
People wanted meals that were healthy 例句:
but easy to prepare. An explosion is a rapid, violent
release of energy.
In this case, to launch a product
proud /praʊd/ means to release it to the market.
adj. 自豪的，得意的 ; 光荣的，高尚的 ; 傲慢的 ; 有 This exchange happens when blood cells
自尊心的 release carbon dioxide and absorb
oxygen.
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resist /rɪˈzɪst/ sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
v. 抵抗，抗拒 ; 忍耐 ; 反对，抵制 adj. 敏感的 ; 感觉的 ; [仪]灵敏的 ; 易受影响的

n. 防染剂 ; 防腐剂 n. 敏感的人 ; 有灵异能力的人
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Someone who is passive will usually not Sensitive people are emotional and have
resist the efforts of others. strong feelings about things.
They enjoy the fact that they are a
family-owned business, sensitive to
response /rɪˈspɑns/ the needs of their customers.
n. 反应 ; 回答，答复 ; [宗]回应经文，应唱圣歌
例句: shareholder /ˈʃerhoʊldə(r)/

The market response was enthusiastic n. 股东 ; 股票持有者
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expectations.
Dividends are a share of a company's
revenues that are paid to its
revenue /ˈrevənu/ shareholders.
n. （国家的）岁入，税收，（土地，财产等的）收
入，收益，所得，（个人的）固定收入 ; [复数]总收
入 ; 税务署，〈美俚〉税务官 ; 税务局
show off /ʃo ɔf/
使突出 ; 炫耀，卖弄
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Dividends are a share of a company's 例句:
revenues that are paid to its Modest people don't show off their
shareholders. strengths, but are often very good at
Their sales revenues were much less what they do.
than they anticipated, so they ran out
of money.
specific /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
safety /ˈsefti/
adj. 明确的 ; 特种的 ; 具体的 ; [免疫学]特效的
n. 特效药 ; 特性 ; 细节 ; 显著的性质，特性
n. 安全 ; 安全性 ; 安全处所 ; 中卫
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adj. 保障安全的
He doesn't give a specific reason; just
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that it's something urgent.
People were becoming more food
conscious and worried about food
safety. strength /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/
n. 力量 ; 优点，长处 ; （光、声、色等的）力度 ;
人力[数]
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例句: 例句:
The strength of animals such as horses You're welcome Ben. Take care.
and oxen was used for work and
transportation.
They often talk about how great they tend to do sth
are and tend to exaggerate their
例句:
strengths.
Modest people don't show off their They often talk about how great they
strengths, but are often very good at are and tend to exaggerate their
what they do. strengths.
success /səkˈsɛs/ tense /tɛns/
n. 成功，成就 ; 好成绩，好结果 ; 成功的人（或 adj. 拉紧的 ; 肌肉绷紧的 ; 神经紧张的 ; [语]（语
物）音）紧的
n. [语]时，时态 ; 〈古〉时间
例句: v. 使或变的紧张
In this type of business, person to 例句:
person contact is the key to success.
When someone is nervous, their muscles
often tense up and their heart rate
increases.
succession /səkˈsɛʃən/ People who are really nervous may feel

tense, which is the opposite of
n. 继承人，继承权 ; 继承顺序 ; [生]自然演替 ; 一系 relaxed.
列，接连
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Other products followed in rapid

thankful /ˈθæŋkf(ə)l/
succession. adj. 感谢的，感激的 ; 欣慰的
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suffer / ˈsʌfɚ/ To be appreciative is to be thankful or

grateful for something.
vi. 受痛苦 ; 受损害 ; 变糟 ; 变差
Be thankful that I didn't take
vt. 忍受 ; 容忍 ; 容许 ; 遭受
everything in the account.
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Mean people often enjoy making people

uncaring /ʌnˈkerɪŋ/
adj. 不予关注的
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take care /tek kɛr/
当心，小心 ; 坚持到底
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People who are indifferent are often 例句:

cold and uncaring about others.
If you accidentally hurt someone it's
usually a good idea to apologize.
value /ˈvælju/
n. 价值，价格 ; 意义，涵义 ; 重要性 ; （邮票的） achievement /əˈtʃivmənt/

面值
n. 完成，达到 ; 成就，成绩
vt. 评价 ; 重视，看重 ; 估价，给…定价
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Overcoming such challenges is a great
achievement, but hardly easy.
value anything or anyone but
adapt /əˈdæpt/
themselves.
Stonewalling your partner can make vi. 适应于，适应不同情况（或环境）(to)
them feel like they aren't valued. vt. 改编，改写 ; 改变…以适合(for)
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vegetarian /ˌvedʒəˈteriən/
The challenge for humans will be our
ability to adapt to our changing
n. 素食者 ; 食草动物 environment.
adj. 素食者的 ; 素菜的
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amazing /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
The two founders were Ed and Emma
Smith, both health-conscious adj. 令人惊异的
vegetarians. vt. 使大为吃惊，使惊奇( amaze的现在分词) ; 使惊
异：感到非常好奇
n. 吃惊 ; 好奇
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acceptable /ækˈsɛptəbəl/ It's truly amazing how the birds know

this.
adj. 可接受的 ; 合意的 ; （社会上）认同的 ; （礼物
The way birds fly together is amazing.
等）令人满意的
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Your behavior just isn't acceptable.

apology /əˈpɑlədʒi/
That kind of silly behavior isn't n. 道歉认错，愧悔 ; 正式辩解，正式辩护 ; 解释 ;

acceptable in our office. 〈口〉临时凑合的代用品
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accidentally /ˌæksɪ'dentəlɪ/ If your apology isn't accepted, it

means the person hasn't forgiven you.
adv. 偶然地，意外地，非故意地
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If someone rejects your apology, it

means they haven't forgiven you.
bay /be/
n. 湾，海湾 ; 犬吠声 ; 月桂树 ; 吊窗，凸窗

appearance /əˈpɪrəns/
vi. （尤指猎犬等）吠，叫，咆哮 ; 筑堤遏（水） ;
n. 外貌，外观 ; 出现，露面 ; [哲]现象穷追，使陷入绝境 ; 阻止（敌人）不使前进
adj. 赤褐色的，栗色的
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vt. 向…吠叫
A transformation occurs when an object
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takes on a new appearance or
structure. A landmark is something like a river or
Over a period of time, the process of bay that helps determine your
evolution can transform the appearance location.
of a species of life.
breeding /ˈbridɪŋ/
at least /æt list/ n. 生育 ; （动物的）饲养 ; 教养（尤指行为或礼貌
adv. 至少方面） ; <核>增殖
无论如何，反正 v. 生育( breed的现在分词 ) ; 繁殖 ; 孕育 ; 导致
例句: 例句:
Getting a new passport will take at When it's breeding time, they return to
least a week. the same river where they were born.

old.
can't stand doing sth
In some ways we humans are very smart, 例句:
or at least we think we are.
I just can't stand working with him.
At least that's how it seemed to me.
attract /əˈtrækt/
command /kəˈmænd/
n. 命令，指挥 ; 司令部，指挥部 ; [计算机]指令 ; 控

vt. 吸引 ; 诱惑 ; 引起…的好感（或兴趣）
制力
vi. 具有吸引力 ; 引人注意
vt. 指挥，控制，命令 ; 命令 ; 应得，值得
例句: vi. 给出命令 ; 命令，指令
If two people are attracted to each
other, they want to be together. 例句:
Salary and benefits are used to
To order someone to do something means
attract new employees into a company.
to command them to do it.
She wants to hire people who can
A boss may use a request instead of a
attract attention and make people feel
good.
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employee. If the Earth's tilt were smaller,

The new devices operate by converting summers would be cooler.
thoughts into electronic commands. Autumn is the season when the weather
begins to cool.
When we cool a substance, the
compass /ˈkʌmpəs, ˈkɑm-/ molecules move more slowly.
n. 罗盘 ; 指南针 ; 圆规 ; 界限
cool or cold.
例句: But you've got to promise me to keep
Birds don't carry maps or compasses, cool and not let this happen again.
yet they know where to go.
cooperate /koˈɑpəˌret/
conserve /kənˈsɜrv/
vi. 合作，配合，协助
vt. 保护，保藏，保存 ; [化，物]使守恒 ; 将…做成 v. 合群 ; 互助 ; 结合
蜜饯例句:
n. 果酱，蜜饯
Kevin thinks Bob doesn't cooperate and
例句: is difficult to work with.
They do this to conserve energy.
criticize /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/
constructive /kənˈstrʌktɪv/
vt.& vi. 分析，评估 ; 批评 ; 挑剔
adj. 建设的，建设性的 ; 积极的，有助益的 ; 构造
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上的 ; [法]推定的
If you have made many mistakes you can
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expect to be criticized.
Some people appreciate constructive
criticism, which can help them develop
their skills. current /ˈkɜrənt/
Learning how to provide and take
adj. 现在的 ; 最近的 ; 流行的 ; 流传的
constructive criticism is an important
n. 趋势 ; 电流 ; 水流 ; 涌流
skill.
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The current extinction event is the

cool /kul/ result of human activities.
This energy comes from the air
adj. 冷静的 ; 凉爽的 ; 一流的 ; 孤傲冷漠的
vt.& vi. （使）变凉 ; （使）冷静，使冷却 ; 变凉， currents generated by the wings.
冷却 ; 平息
dark /dɑrk/
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adj. 黑暗的 ; 乌黑的 ; 忧郁的 ; 神秘的 discourage /dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒ/

n. 黑暗 ; 暗色 ; 暗处
vt. 使气馁 ; 使沮丧 ; 阻碍 ; 劝阻
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To discourage someone is to take away
down.
their confidence.
A cycle is a series of events that
Some people are discouraged if they
don't receive praise or recognition
light and dark.
for their work.
A conservative approach to management
determine /dɪˈtɜrmɪn/ may discourage innovation.
vt.& vi. （使）下决心，（使）做出决定

vt. 决定，确定 ; 判定，判决 ; 使决定 ; 限定 discouraging /dɪsˈkəɪdʒɪŋ/
vi. [主用于法律]了结，终止，结束
adj. 令人沮丧的，使人泄气的 ; 阻止的
例句: v. 使气馁( discourage的现在分词 ) ; 使沮丧 ; 阻碍 ;
A landmark is something like a river or 劝阻
bay that helps determine your 例句:
location.
Discouraging news can cause people to
lose their confidence.
determined that the Iceman lived
It's discouraging to work for someone
around 5,300 years ago.
who never shows appreciation for your
hard work.
develop /dɪˈvɛləp/
vi. 发展 ; 生长 ; 形成 ; 发达 due to /du tu/

欠下债[账]，应给予 ; 由于 ; 因为 ; 应归于
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The difference between colors is due to
their wavelength.
nature.
Unfortunately, human migrations are
often due to human activities.
the Earth's magnetic field.
Health authorities need to develop
strategies to reduce high blood
pressure.
equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
They have developed a very clever way adj. 相等的，相当的，等效的 ; 等价的，等积的 ;

to increase the efficiency of their [化学]当量的
sales team. n. 对等物 ; [化学]当量
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The distance a tern can fly in a

lifetime is equivalent to a journey to
the moon and back. favorable /ˈfevərəbəl, ˈfevrə-/
adj. 赞同的 ; 称赞的 ; 有利的 ; 讨人喜欢的
escape /ɪˈskep/ 例句:
Migration takes animals to new, more

v. 逃脱 ; 逃离 ; 躲过 ; 泄露
favorable environments when the
n. 逃走 ; 逃跑工具或方法 ; 野生种 ; 泄漏
seasons change.
adj. 使逃避困难的 ; 使规避问题的
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During those 29 years, no prisoner force of repulsion /fɔrs ʌv

escaped from Alcatraz successfully. rɪˈpʌlʃən/
They swim against strong currents, [电] 斥力
jump over waterfalls and try to escape
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the claws of hungry bears.
She wants to escape from her parents A force of repulsion pushes two objects
because they are too conservative. away from each other, such as the
force between two electrons.
fact /fækt/
n. 事实，实情 ; 实际 ; 真相，证据 ; 犯罪行为

forgive /fərˈgɪv/
vt.& vi. 原谅 ; 饶恕 ; 对不起 ; 请原谅

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vt. 免除
We can't ignore the fact that we are
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losing money.
It takes advantage of the fact that If someone rejects your apology, it
the earth is like a huge bar magnet. means they haven't forgiven you.
fault /fɔlt/ formation /fɔrˈmeɪʃn/
n. 缺点，缺陷 ; 过错，责任 ; [电]故障 ; （猎狗的） n. 形成 ; 构成，结构 ; 形成物 ; 编队，队形

失去嗅迹
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vt. 挑剔，找…的缺点 ; 批评 ; 做错，在…中出错 ;
[地质学]产生断层 Many migrating birds fly in a V
vi. 找错误，挑剔 ; [地质学]变动从而产生断层 formation.
In a V formation, birds can use the
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energy of the birds in front of them.
To criticize someone is to point out
their faults or mistakes.
Someone who is defensive in an fortune /ˈfɔrtʃun/
argument will probably not admit
fault.
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n. （某人的）命运 ; 富有 ; 幸运 ; [常作复数]（人生 miles.

事件中的）时运 She's still young and naive, so we
vt. 给予财富 can't give her too much responsibility
vi. 偶然发生 without someone to guide her.
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He inherited a large fortune when his inherit /ɪnˈhɛrɪt/

parents died, so he doesn't have to
work anymore. vt.& vi. 继承
vt. 经遗传获得（品质、身体特征等），继任
In China red is associated with fire,
energy and good fortune. 例句:
A child from a very rich family may
free /fri/
inherit a lot of money.
He inherited a large fortune when his
adj. 自由的 ; 免费的 ; 免税的 ; 空闲的 parents died, so he doesn't have to
adv. 免费地 ; 自由地，无拘束地 ; 一帆风顺地 work anymore.
vt. 免除 ; 释放 ; 使自由 ; 解救
例句:
invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
Their schools are not free.
In fact, people were willing to pay adj. 看不见的 ; 不易为视线所见的，隐匿的 ; 无形
higher prices for food that was free 的（指银行、旅游等服务） ; 不引人注目的

n. 看不见的人
of harmful chemicals.
I'll be free in about 15 minutes. 例句:
Could you come back then?
The rest is invisible, including dark
matter and dark energy.
frequency /ˈfrikwənsi/
Most of what makes up the universe is
invisible.
n. 频繁性 ; [数][物]频率，次数 ; 频率分布
例句:
landmark /ˈlændmɑrk/
The number of times a cycle repeats
n. [航]陆标 ; 界标 ; 里程碑 ; 纪念碑
itself within a period of time is its
adj. 有重大意义或影响的
frequency.
例句:
guide /ɡaɪd/
Some of these journeys are long and
dangerous, along routes with no
vt. 引路 ; 指导 ; 操纵 ; 影响 obvious landmarks.
n. 指导者 ; 向导 ; 导游 ; 有指导意义的事物
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magnet /'mæɡnət/
It seems as if they have a built-in map
that guides them for hundreds of
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navigate.
Many animals use the Earth's magnetic
field to navigate during their
migrations.
obstacle /ˈɑbstəkl/
n. 障碍（物） ; 障碍物（绊脚石，障碍栅栏）
n. 磁铁，磁石 ; 有吸引力的人或物 ; [物]磁体
例句:
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They are determined to finish their
The earth is like a huge bar magnet
journey, despite the many obstacles.
which has a north pole and a south
Perhaps having to overcome obstacles
pole.
like that made him stronger.
migrate /ˈmaɪgreɪt/
obvious /ˈɑbviəs/
vi. 迁移，移往 ; 移动 ; 随季节而移居
adj. 明显的 ; 显著的 ; 平淡无奇的 ; 自明
vt. 使移居 ; 使移植
例句:
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Some of these journeys are long and
dangerous, along routes with no
for seasonal variations.
obvious landmarks.
Most birds can fly and many types of
order /ˈɔrdə(r)/
migration /maɪˈɡreʃən/ n. 命令 ; 秩序 ; 规则，制度 ; 次序

vt. 命令 ; 订购 ; 整理
n. 迁移，移居
vi. 下订单
例句:
例句:
Migration takes animals to new, more
If someone doesn't follow orders, he or
favorable environments when the
she may be punished.
seasons change.
The customer decides to cancel his
order and get a refund.
navigate /ˈnævɪˌɡet/
vt. 驾驶 ; 航行于 ; 使通过 Instead, she decided to order some
vi. 驾驶 ; 航行 food.
例句: They ordered pancakes and coffee.

In many cases it's better to make a
Birds are able to see Earth's magnetic
request than order someone to do
field and use it to help them
something.
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I ordered a new washing machine on To criticize someone is to point out

your website. their faults or mistakes.
organism /ˈɔrgənɪzəm/ pole /poʊl/
n. 有机体 ; 生物体 ; 微生物 ; 有机体系，有机组织 n. [物]极点，顶点 ; 地极 ; 杆 ; 两极端

vt.& vi. 用篙撑船，摆船
例句:
vt. [航海] 用一根杆来推动 ; 以杆推进 ; 以杆支撑
According to science we have all （植物） ; 用杆子击打、戳、或搅拌
evolved from simple one-celled vi. 用滑雪杖加速
organisms.
例句:
Arctic terns fly from pole to pole,

overcome /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/ twice a year.
It has a north pole, which is
vt.& vi. 战胜，克服 ; 压倒，制服，…不堪
positive, and a south pole, which is
vt. 被（烟、感情等）熏[压]倒，使受不了
negative.
vi. 受到…的极大影响
例句:
Seasonal variations, for example, can position /pəˈzɪʃən/

be one of the greatest challenges for n. 位置，方位 ; 地位，职位 ; 态度 ; 状态
animals to overcome. vt. 安置 ; 把…放在适当位置 ; 给…定位 ; 驻扎军队
例句:
perform /pərˈfɔrm/ Their positions are almost fixed.

them to do it.
vi. 运行，表现 ; （驯兽）玩把戏
We can only offer him a temporary
例句: position in the company.
Mozart composed and performed some of I don't think we should hire her,
the world's greatest classical music. certainly not for a sales position.
Some people expect to be praised when
they have performed well.
Every day the remaining staff of praise /preɪz/
maintenance personnel perform their n. 赞扬，称赞 ; 崇拜 ; 赞词
routine tasks. v. 赞扬，赞美 ; 歌颂 ; 崇拜
例句:
point out /pɔɪnt aʊt/ Some people expect to be praised when

指出，把注意力引向… ; 提示 ; 点明 ; 指明
Knowing when and how to praise someone
例句: is an important skill.
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repeat /rɪˈpit/
punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ vt. 复述，背诵 ; 重复

vi. 重做 ; 重复投票
v. 处罚 ; 严厉对付 ; 贪婪地吃喝
n. （节目）重演 ; 重复 ; 重复的事物
例句:
例句:
If someone doesn't follow orders, he or
A cycle is a series of events that
she may be punished.
light and dark.
recognition /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
n. 认识，识别 ; 承认，认可 ; 褒奖 ; 酬劳 respect /rɪˈspɛkt/
例句: vt. 尊重 ; 尊敬 ; 关心 ; 遵守
n. 尊重，恭敬 ; 敬意 ; 某方面
Some people are discouraged if they
don't receive praise or recognition 例句:
for their work.
refugee /ˌrɛfjʊˈdʒi/
employee.
People don't respect or like her, so
they ignore her in the office.
route /rut, raʊt/
n. 路 ; （公共汽车和列车等的）常规路线 ; 航线 ;
渠道，途径
vt. 按某路线发送 ; 给…规定路线[次序，程序]
n. 避难者，难民例句:
例句: Some of these journeys are long and
Many have died along the way or lived dangerous, along routes with no
as refugees in camps until they are obvious landmarks.
admitted into a new country.
seldom /ˈsɛldəm/
reject /rɪˈdʒɛkt/
adv. 很少，罕见 ; 难得 ; 不大
vt. 拒绝 ; 抛弃，扔掉 ; 排斥 ; 吐出或呕吐例句:
n. 被拒绝或被抛弃的人或事物
例句: for seasonal variations.
If someone rejects your apology, it
means they haven't forgiven you.
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somehow /ˈsʌmˌhaʊ/ adj. 未知的 ; 不出名的 ; 从未发生的 ; 从不存在的

n. 不知名或不出名的人 ; 未知的事物 ; <数>未知数 ;
adv. 以某种方式，用某种方法 ; <非正>不知怎么
未知数
地，不知道怎样，不晓得什么缘故 ; 设法，想办
法，想个方法 ; 莫明其妙地例句:
例句: The causes of this extinction event are

still unknown.
Somehow the birds are able to see this
These two unknowns make up around 95%
magnetic field and use it to their
of the universe.
advantage.
trait /tret/
variation /ˌveriˈeɪʃn/
n. 变化，变动 ; 变异，演变 ; 变奏曲 ; 变量

n. 特点，特性 ; 少许
例句:
例句:
Seasonal variations, for example, can
Eye and hair color are inherited
be one of the greatest challenges for
traits.
animals to overcome.
Humans also migrate, but seldom if
transform /trænsˈfɔrm/
ever for seasonal variations.
vt. 改变 ; 改观 ; 变换
vi. 改变 wonder /ˈwʌndɚ/
n. [数]变换式
adj. 奇妙的 ; 钦佩的 ; 远超过预期的
例句: n. 惊奇 ; 奇观 ; 奇人 ; 奇迹
vt. 对…感到好奇 ; 惊奇 ; 感到诧异 ; 想弄明白
Over a period of time, the process of
vi. 怀疑，想知道 ; 惊讶
evolution can transform the appearance
of a species of life. 例句:
Birds' ability to see the Earth's
truly /ˈtruli/
magnetic field is a wonder of nature.
People have wondered about the nature
adv. 真正 ; 精确地，正确地 ; 忠实的，诚实地 ; 正 of light and color since ancient
当地 times.
They were all wondering how she was
例句:
doing.
It's truly amazing how the birds know
this.
That company's new products are truly yet /jɛt/
amazing.
adv. 但是 ; 还 ; 已经 ; 又，再
conj. 然而，但是
unknown /ˌʌnˈnoʊn/ 例句:
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They don't know whether they will have Birds don't carry maps or compasses,
children yet. yet they know where to go.
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Her parents are very conservative, so
they don't approve of her wearing so
actually /ˈæktʃuəli/ much makeup.
adv. 实际上 ; 事实上 ; 确实 ; 竟
例句: attachment /əˈtætʃmənt/

To be honest, it's much easier to n. （用电子邮件发送的）附件，附属物 ; 依恋，依
imagine things than actually do 附 ; 扣押财产<法>逮捕，扣押（人，财产）
things.
例句:
Desires and attachments to things of

afford /əˈfɔrd/ any kind can only lead to suffering.
vt. 买得起 ; 担负得起 ; 提供 ; 给予
例句: avoid /əˈvɔɪd/

He can afford an expensive car. vt. 避开，避免，预防 ; [法]使无效，撤销，废止
例句:
afford to ignore.
We can't afford to make a mistake, so Perhaps the point of the story is that
we need to confirm the facts. all such attachments should be
avoided.
We couldn't agree to her plan to avoid
agreement /əˈɡrimənt/ paying taxes.
n. 协定，协议 ; 同意，一致 ; 合同书 ; （词之间

性、数、人称方面与…）一致
boredom /ˈbɔrdəm/
例句:
n. 讨厌，令人讨厌的事物 ; 无聊，无趣 ; 厌倦
例句:
supposed to have anyone staying there.
You can say that again expresses Becoming dependent on another person
complete agreement with what was just can lead to boredom or power games.
said.
Though there are differences between
cultures, there is a general agreement can't afford to do
about some colors. something
例句:
approve /əˈpruv/ Her health is one factor we can't

afford to ignore.
vt.& vi. 赞成，同意
We can't afford to make a mistake, so
vt. 批准 ; 认可 ; 核准 ; 为…提供证据
vi. 赞同 ; 称许 ; 称赞 ; 满意、喜欢(of)
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clear /klɪr/
can't help doing sth adj. 清楚的，明白的 ; 清晰的，明亮的 ; 清澈的 ; 明
确的
禁不住做某事
例句: vi. 变明朗 ; 变清澈
He couldn't help watching them means he vt. 扫除，除去 ; 消除（嫌疑） ; 使清楚 ; 使干净
kept on watching them because he found n. 空隙，空间
it interesting. 例句:
It's a very clear night, so they can
chamber /ˈtʃembɚ/
look up and see many stars.
To get something straight means to
gain a clear understanding of it.
To clarify means to explain or make
something clear.
If the sky hadn't cleared, they
couldn't have been in an open car.
to get a clear shot at the president's
n. 室，卧室，会客室 ; 内庭 ; [多用于英国]律师的办 car?

公室 ; 议事厅
vt. 限制，幽禁，封闭或限制 ; 使备有房间
clever /ˈklɛvɚ/
例句:
adj. 聪明的，灵巧的 ; 英俊的，风采优雅的 ; 性情
One of China's greatest classical
温良的 ; 油腔滑调的
novels is "Dream of the Red Chamber".
The heart is a muscle and has 4 例句:
chambers. Innovative people are usually clever
and creative.
He found a clever solution that
clarify /ˈklærəˌfaɪ/ allowed us to reduce costs.
vt.& vi. 使清楚，澄清
vt. （尤指通过加热使黄油）纯净 ; 说明 ; 使（头
脑、神智等）清醒 collection /kəˈlɛkʃən/
vi. （液体）变得澄清 ; 净化 ; 变得清楚 n. 收集，采集 ; 征收 ; 收藏品 ; 募捐
例句: 例句:
We weren't sure what he meant until he This kind of journal is a collection of
clarified his ideas. observations rather than personal
We can't agree to your proposal unless experiences.
you clarify a few points.
comic /ˈkɑmɪk/
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adj. 喜剧的 ; 滑稽的，好笑的 ; 连环画的 confirmation /ˌkɑnfərˈmeɪʃn/

n. 连环漫画 ; 喜剧演员 ; 滑稽人物 ; 滑稽新闻 n. 确认，认可 ; 证实 ; 证明 ; [宗]坚信礼
例句: 例句:
He relates a comic story in which We can't start the project without
humans originally had 4 arms, 4 legs written confirmation that we agree on
and 2 faces. the details.
comment /ˈkɑment/ confuse /kənˈfjuz/

n. 评论 ; 注释 ; 意见 ; 说明 vt. 使困窘 ; 使混乱 ; 使困惑 ; 使更难于理解
vt.& vi. 评论，谈论 vi. 使糊涂
vt. 表达意见 ; 解释，注释
例句:
vi. 作注释 ; 作注解 ; 作解释 ; 作评语
He confuses people because he keeps
例句:
changing his ideas.
I have my own opinion too, but I'd
appreciate your comments and
suggestions. confusion /kənˈfjuʒən/
Her comments during the meeting
n. 混乱 ; 混淆 ; 困惑
weren't very constructive.
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competitor /kəmˈpɛtɪtɚ/
His attempt to clarify things only
added to the confusion.
n. 竞争者 ; 对手
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conservative /kənˈsɜrvətɪv/
Investing in that company is very risky
n. 保守的人 ; （英国）保守党党员，保守党支持者
because it has many strong
adj. 保守的 ; （英国）保守党的 ; （式样等）不时
competitors.
新的
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confirm /kənˈfɜrm/
Conservative investors try to make safe
vt. [法]确认，批准 ; 证实 ; 使有效 ; 使巩固 investments.
If you don't want to take a risk, you
例句:
should take a conservative approach to
We can't afford to make a mistake, so investing.
We weren't sure he was going to accept
our offer until he called and content /ˈkɑntent/
confirmed it.
n. 内容 ; （书等的）目录 ; 满足 ; 容量
例句:
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vt. 希望 ; 渴望 ; 要求 ; 请求
They were forbidden from going to that
n. 愿望 ; 欲望 ; 希望 ; 请求
website because of its content.
vi. 有希望 ; 期望 ; 愿望 ; 想望
例句:
cure /kjʊr/
From this point of view, each person
vt. 治愈 ; 矫正 ; 解决 ; 消除 has a desire to find a soulmate to
vi. 受治疗 ; 被加工处理 make him or her feel whole again.
n. 治愈 ; 药物 ; 疗法 ; 措施 For her, love is the desire to
integrate with another, like in a
例句:
great friendship.
To cure him, a priest gives him a magic To compromise means to take less than
mirror. desired in order to reach a
conclusion.
dare (to)
例句: discourage /dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒ/
Falling in love can be exciting and vt. 使气馁 ; 使沮丧 ; 阻碍 ; 劝阻

frightening. Will you dare to find 例句:
out?
To discourage someone is to take away
their confidence.
defect /ˈdiˌfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt/ Some people are discouraged if they

don't receive praise or recognition
n. 瑕疵，毛病 ; 欠缺，缺点 for their work.
vi. 叛逃 ; 背叛
A conservative approach to management
例句: may discourage innovation.
These desires are a defect, something

we need to overcome.
discover /dɪˈskʌvɚ/
vt. 发现 ; 碰见 ; 撞见 ; 获得知识
deny /dɪˈnaɪ/
例句:
vt. 拒绝 ; 拒绝承认 ; 拒绝…占有 ; 否认知情
If romantic love has a purpose, neither
例句: psychology nor biology has discovered
it.
Please confirm or deny that you were at
Lovers should support each other in
the meeting.
discovering themselves and developing
their potentials.
desire / dɪˈzaɪr/
disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
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vt. 隐瞒，掩饰 ; 伪装，假装 ; 化装 ; 掩盖例句:

n. 伪装 ; 伪装品 ; 用作伪装的东西 ; 托辞，借口
Some parts of the factory are forbidden
例句: to visitors unless they have special
permission.
He wasn't good at disguising himself,
Access to that part of the factory is
so we knew who he was right away.
prohibited for security reasons.
Some people say love is just a
disguise for our sexual desires.
fool /ful/
drag /dræɡ/ n. 愚人，傻瓜 ; 受骗者 ; 有癖好的人 ; 受愚弄的人
vt. 愚弄，欺骗 ; 浪费，虚度 ; 闹笑话 ; 游手好闲
vt. 拖拽 ; 吃力地往前拉 ; 拖地而行
vi. 开玩笑 ; 欺骗 ; 戏弄
vi. 沿地面拖动 ; 落后 ; 缓慢前进 ; 打捞
adj. 愚蠢的 ; 傻的
n. 拖，拉 ; 累赘 ; 阻力
例句:
例句:
He fooled everyone into believing in
He does this several times until he is
his plan, but it was all a disguise.
finally dragged away in chains.
enrich /ɛnˈrɪtʃ/
forbidden /fərˈbɪdn/
adj. 不允许的，被禁止的 ; 禁用的

vt. 使富裕，使富有 ; 给…添加肥料 ; 使…美味 ; 装
v. 禁止( forbid的过去分词)
饰
例句:
例句:
Athletes are forbidden from taking
In this way, romantic love can enrich
certain kinds of drugs.
the world.
facility /fəˈsɪləti/
free sb from sth
例句:
n. 设备 ; 容易 ; 能力 ; 灵巧
The way to free ourselves from
例句:
suffering is to remove desires.
We had special permission, so we were
allowed to visit their research
facilities. frightening
Why is the company moving some of its
adj. 令人恐惧的 ; 引起突然惊恐的 ; 吓人
facilities overseas?
例句:
factory /ˈfæktəri/
Falling in love can be exciting and
frightening.
n. 工厂，制造厂 ; <古>代理店 What he saw from the tree was a
frightening sight, a big, hairy wolf
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chasing after the sheep. We are ignorant because we are ignoring

the facts.
He is an ignorant old fool, so we
full /fʊl/ should just ignore him.
adj. 满的，装满的 ; 完全的，完整的 ; 丰富的 ; 详尽

的
adv. 极其，十分 ; 充分地，完全地 ; 整整 ; 直接地
ignore /ɪɡˈnɔr, -ˈnor/
n. 充分，完全 ; 全部 ; 完整 ; 极盛时 vt. 忽视，不顾 ; [法律]驳回（诉讼）
v. 把衣服缝得宽大 ; 把裙子缝出皱褶 ; [印]蒸洗，漂
例句:
洗
例句:
afford to ignore.
Romantic love can make our lives full We tried to ignore her, but she
and meaningful. finally stood up and told everyone to
I've been accepted into MIT on a full shut up.
scholarship.
Gradually, Bob improved, and after a
few months was close to full recovery. illusion /ɪˈluʒən/
n. 错觉 ; 幻想 ; 错误观念 ; 假象
go through /ɡo θru/ 例句:
（法律、合同等正式）通过 ; 用完 ; 检查 ; 完成 Another philosopher believed that love

is an illusion.
例句:
If something is an illusion, it isn't
I realized how glad I am that I don't what it seems to be.
have to go through that stage of life
again.
image /ˈɪmɪdʒ/
heartbreaking /ˈhɑrtˌbrekɪŋ/ n. 影像 ; 肖像 ; 概念，意向 ; 镜像，映像

vt. 反映 ; 想像 ; 作…的像 ; 象征
adj. 令人心碎的，悲痛的
例句:
v. 心碎，断肠( heartbreak的现在分词 )
There he sees the lovely image of his
例句:
love, who invites him into the mirror
It can be beautiful, wonderful, and to be with her.
heartbreaking, sometimes all at the When you look into a mirror, your
same time. image is reflected back to you.
improve his image.
ignorant /ˈɪɡnərənt/
adj. 无知的，愚昧的 ; 由无知引起的 ; 无学识的

in one's view /ɪn wʌnz vju/
例句:
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依某人看来
例句:
In his view, people fall in love

because they believe the other person
can make them happy.
innovate /ˈɪnəˌvet/ n. 日报，日志，日记 ; 定期刊物，期刊，杂志 ; [会

计]分类账
vi. 改革，创新
vt. 引入（新事物、思想或方法），例句:
例句: We can learn about the latest
To innovate means to come up with a new scientific research in journals and
way of doing something. academic papers.
Their conservative style of management He is surprised to hear that his
made it impossible to innovate, so he friend is keeping a journal.
started his own company.
lazy /ˈlezi/
innovative /ˈɪnəˌvetɪv/ adj. 懒惰的 ; 没精打采的 ; 慢吞吞的
adj. 革新的 ; 创新的 ; 富有革新精神的 ; 创新立异例句:
例句: He is lazy and the quality of his work
Innovative people are usually clever is poor, so it's ridiculous for him to
and creative. expect a bonus.
If they want to be innovative, they

should change the way they've been
doing things.
lover /ˈlʌvɚ/
n. 爱好者，嗜好者 ; 情人 ; 情妇，情夫 ; 情侣
integrate /ˈɪntɪˌɡret/
例句:
Lovers should support each other in

vt. 使一体化 ; 使整合 ; 使完整 ; 使结合成为整体
discovering themselves and developing
vi. 成为一体 ; 结合在一起 ; 合并 ; [数学]作积分运算
their potentials.
adj. 整体的 ; 完整的 ; 完全的 ; 综合的
It is important that lovers not become
例句: too dependent on the other person.
For her, love is the desire to

great friendship.
magic /ˈmædʒɪk/
n. 魔法 ; 巫术 ; 戏法 ; 不可思议的魔力
adj. 魔术的 ; 幻术的 ; 不可思议的 ; 有奇异魔力的
journal /ˈdʒɜrnl/ v. 用魔法变出 ; 用魔法摆脱 ; 用魔法得到 ; 使中邪
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例句: meaningful /ˈminɪŋfəl/

To cure him, a priest gives him a magic adj. 意味深长的 ; 有意义的 ; 有意图的 ; 隽
mirror.
例句:
Romantic love can make our lives full

maintain /menˈten/ and meaningful.
vt. 保持 ; 保养 ; 坚持 ; 固执己见
例句: mention /ˈmɛnʃən/

They maintain that being aware of these vt. 提到，说起 ; 提名表扬
factors in communication is crucial to n. 提及
a relationship.
例句:
For nature this is a success, because
we have children to maintain our Now that you mention it, it wasn't a
species. great time, though I had some fun too.
Because of economic competition, The only other school I've heard him
maintaining peaceful relations isn't mention is Cambridge, in England.
easy.
These historic buildings are very old
and need to be maintained. minimize /ˈmɪnəˌmaɪz/
The house was very well maintained,
vt. 把…减至最低数量[程度] ; 对（某事物）作最低
even though it was extremely old. 估计，极力贬低（某事物）的价值[重要性] ; 极度轻
视
make sense /mek sɛns/ 例句:
A conservative investor wants to

讲得通 ; 有意义 ; 是明智的 ; 理解
minimize risks.
例句: Injuries can be minimized by doing a
At first we thought his proposal was proper warm up.
ridiculous, but then we realized that
it made sense.
now that /naʊ ðæt/
既然 ; 既是
management /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
例句:
n. 管理 ; 管理人员 ; 管理技巧，处事的能力
Now that you mention it, it wasn't a
例句: great time, though I had some fun too.
Their conservative style of management Now that you're studying English at a
made it impossible to innovate, so he high level, let's get a better
started his own company. understanding of modals.
Though the management talks about a
bright future, he has doubts.
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overdone /ˌovɚˈdʌn/ He comes from a poor family and failed

v. 做得过分( overdo的过去分词 ) ; 太夸张 ; 把…煮
Their poor management team was one
得太久 ; （工作等）过度
factor that led to the company's
例句: failure.
He is lazy and the quality of his work
It seemed unnatural and overdone, as if
is poor, so it's ridiculous for him to
they were bad actors.
expect a bonus.
peace /pis/
priest /prist/
n. 和平 ; 和睦 ; 治安 ; 安心
n. 神父，牧师 ; 司铎，司祭 ; 领导者 ; 神甫
例句: vt. 使成为神职人员
She has won many prizes, including the 例句:
Nobel Peace Prize.
To cure him, a priest gives him a magic
Once free of desires we can reach a
mirror.
point /pɔɪnt/
progress /ˈprɑgres/
n. 进步 ; 前进 ; [生物学]进化 ; （向更高方向）增长
v. （使）进步，（使）进行 ; 发展 ; 促进
vi. 发展 ; （向更高方向）增进
vi. 表明 ; 指向
例句:
例句:
Without enough quality practice, it's
ridiculous to expect much progress.
Nobody can stop progress.
average score.
promise.
prohibit /proˈhɪbɪt/
We can't agree to your proposal unless vt. 禁止，阻止，防止 ; 不准许

you clarify a few points.
例句:
Smoking is prohibited on many

poor /pɔr/ airplanes.
adj. 贫穷的，贫乏的 ; 令人怜悯的，可怜的 ; 匮乏

的 ; 低劣的 psychology /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/
n. the poor 贫困者，穷人
n. 心理学 ; 心理特点 ; 心理状态 ; 心理影响
例句:
例句:
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If romantic love has a purpose, neither masterpiece after its completion.

psychology nor biology has discovered
it.
relate /rɪˈlet/
vt.& vi. （把…）联系起来 ; 讲，叙述（故事等）

publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
vt. 讲述，叙述 ; 使…有联系 ; 建立或展示联系
vt.& vi. 出版，发行 ; 发表，宣布（结婚等） ; 公 vi. 有联系 ; 涉及 ; 符合 ; 发生共鸣
布，颁布 ; 出版…的著作
例句:
例句:
He relates a comic story in which
To change it into a book means to humans originally had 4 arms, 4 legs
rework it and publish it for others to and 2 faces.
read. The Internet and smartphones have
The route was published several days changed the world and how we relate to
earlier in the local newspapers. each other.
How does fatigue relate to sports
injuries?
real /ˈriəl, ril/

reorganize /riˈɔrgənaɪz/
n. 实在，现实 ; 实数 vt.& vi. 改组，重新组织 ; 改编，整编
例句: 例句:
We read non-fiction to learn about We can no longer ignore the fact that
different subjects and real people. our company needs to be reorganized.
nightmare!
I don't trust him because he is so respect /rɪˈspɛkt/
good at disguising his real plans.
vt. 尊重 ; 尊敬 ; 关心 ; 遵守
I'm not sure if his plan is real or a
n. 尊重，恭敬 ; 敬意 ; 某方面
例句:

recognize /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz/ command as a way to show respect to an
vt. 认出 ; 识别 ; 承认 employee.
vi. 承认，确认 ; [法律]具结，立保证书 People don't respect or like her, so

they ignore her in the office.
例句:

encouraged him. reverse /rɪˈvɜrs/
She didn't want anyone to recognize
vt.& vi. （使）反转 ; （使）颠倒 ; 掉换，交换 ; [法]
her, so she wore a disguise.
撤消，推翻
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vi. 倒退 ; [桥牌]逆叫 sexual desire /ˈsɛkʃuəl dɪˈzaɪr/

adj. 反面的 ; 颠倒的 ; 倒开的 ; [生]倒卷的
性欲
n. 倒转，反向 ; [机]回动 ; 倒退 ; 失败
例句:
例句:
It uses our sexual desires as a
The priest tells him to look into the
biological trick to make us have
reverse side of the mirror, but never
children.
to look in the front side.
Scientists now believe that the
Earth's magnetic field is about to
reverse.
shut up /ʃʌt ʌp/
安静，闭嘴 ; 关严 ; 憋
ridiculous /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
例句:
We tried to ignore her, but she finally

adj. 可笑的，荒谬的 ; 荒唐的，愚蠢的 ; 胡枝扯叶
stood up and told everyone to shut up.
例句:
Their proposal is ridiculous because it

requires too much time and money.
soulmate /ˈsoʊlmeɪt/
If an idea or proposal doesn't make n. 心灵伴侣，知音，梦中情人

any sense, it is ridiculous.
例句:
Each person has a desire to find a

safe /sef/ soulmate to make him or her feel
whole.
style /staɪl/
n. 方式 ; 样式 ; 时髦 ; 仪表，品位
vt. 设计 ; 称呼 ; 为…造型
vi. 使符合流行式样 ; 用刻刀作装饰画
adj. 安全的 ; 保险的，肯定的 ; 无损的 ; 提供保护的例句:
n. 保险箱，保险柜 ; 冷藏箱 ; 〈俚〉避孕套 He hardly notices things such as shoes
例句: or clothing styles.

Their conservative style of management
Airplane travel is one of the safest
made it impossible to innovate, so he
ways to travel.
safe investments.
Whoever got into the safe must have suffering /ˈsʌfərɪŋ, ˈsʌfrɪŋ/
had that code.
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n. 受苦，遭难 ; 苦楚，苦难 ; 令人痛苦的事 Some parts of the factory are forbidden

v. 受苦(suffer的现在分词) ; 蒙受 to visitors unless they have special
adj. 受苦的 ; 患病的 permission.
例句:
Desires and attachments to things of wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/

any kind can only lead to suffering.
n. 智慧，明智 ; 常识，好的判断力 ; 知识，学问 ;
古训
tear apart /tɛr əˈpɑrt/ 例句:
扯开 ; 把…弄乱 ; 使心碎 ; 把…痛苦地分开 Once free of desires we can reach a

例句:
This results in conflicting emotions of

love and hate which tear him apart. witness /ˈwɪtnɪs/
n. 目击者，见证人 ; [法]证人 ; 证据
trick /trɪk/ vt. 出席或知道 ; 作记录 ; 提供或作为…的证据

vi. 做证人 ; 见证
n. 戏法，把戏 ; 计谋，诀窍 ; 骗局 ; 恶作剧
例句:
vt. 哄骗，欺骗 ; 打扮
adj. 弄虚作假的 ; 有诀窍的 ; 欺诈的 He denied being there, but we have
witnesses who can confirm that he was
例句:
there.
Some people say love is a biological
trick to make us have children.
you can say that again
under pressure /ˈʌndɚ ˈprɛʃɚ/ 例句:
You can say that again.

[医]减压，抽空
例句:
Part 2
He thought he was going to go crazy
when he was under pressure to do well
on the examinations.
ancient /ˈenʃənt/
He is very good at solving difficult adj. 古代的，已往的 ; 古老的，过时的 ; 年老的 ; 老

problems, even under pressure. 式的
n. 古代人 ; 古文明国的国民 ; <古>高龄老人 ; <古>
旗手
visitor /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/
例句:
n. 访问者 ; 参观者 ; 游客 ; 候鸟 People have wondered about the nature
例句: of light and color since ancient
times.
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In ancient times, to take power, you

often had to kill the leader.
behavior /bɪˈhevjɚ/
n. 行为 ; 态度 ; （机器等的）运转状态 ; （事物
assign /əˈsaɪn/ 的）反应
vt. 分派，选派，分配 ; 归于，归属 ; [法律] 把（财例句:
产，权利、利息）从一人转让给另一人 ; 把…编制
Capone was released in nine months for
n. [常用复数][法律]受让人，接受财产等转让的人，
good behavior.
受托者
Research shows that red has the most
例句:
powerful effect on human behavior.
It's very dangerous, so I won't assign
this project to you unless you are
willing to take a risk. bend /bɛnd/
vt. （使）弯曲，屈身 ; 拉弯 ; 使成形，强行 ; 集中

全力于
associate /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/
vi. 偏向 ; 使变曲，成角度 ; 弯身，弯腰 ; 专心
vt. （使）发生联系 ; （使）联合 ; 结交 ; 联想 n. 弯曲（处） ; （尤指道路或河流的）拐弯 ; 弯道 ;
vi. 联盟 ; 陪伴同事（潜水员过快浮出水面造成的）减压病
例句: 例句:
Some colors have even been associated This tree is bending over because of
with changes in blood pressure. the strong wind.
The angle at which a color bends in a
prism depends on its wavelength.
award /əˈwɔrd/ Colors with shorter wavelengths bend
more than colors with longer
vt. 授予，奖给，判给 ; 判归，判定
wavelengths.
n. 奖品 ; （仲裁人、公断人的）裁定 ; （法院、法
官的）判决 ; 裁定书
例句: condition /kənˈdɪʃən/

He's no fool, so giving him an award n. 状态 ; 环境 ; 健康状况 ; 条款
without an increase in salary won't vt. 制约 ; 限制 ; 使习惯于 ; 使适应
motivate him. vt.& vi. 对…具有重要影响 ; 影响（某事发生的方
be composed of /bi kəmˈpozd

例句:
ʌv/ Life exists in a variety of

conditions.
由…组成 ; 由 ... 组成
例句: important discoveries about the
This clearly demonstrated that light is creation of the universe.
composed of many different colors. We have no choice but to postpone the
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test, because the weather conditions v. 使失去动力

aren't right.
例句:
was because of the bad road We need to motivate people more and not
conditions. demotivate them by reducing benefits.

when it was found.
deserve /dɪˈzɜrv/
be satisfied before something can vt. 应受 ; 应得 ; 值得
happen. vi. 应受报答 ; 应得报酬 ; 应得赔偿 ; 应受惩罚
例句:
cynical /ˈsɪnɪkəl/ Someone who is doing a great job

deserves a promotion.
adj. 怀疑的 ; 愤世嫉俗的 ; 冷嘲的 ; 见利忘义的
We shouldn't promote anyone unless
例句: they really deserve it.
A cynical person is someone who doesn't

care much about anything.
Many feel that the elderly are
detection /dɪˈtɛkʃən/
cynical, not open to experiment and n. 侦查 ; 察觉 ; 发觉 ; 检查

not willing to spend.
例句:
They designed the airplane to evade

deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ detection by radar.
The hackers broke into the computer
n. 最后期限 ; 截止期限 ; 死线 ; 原稿截止时间
and evaded detection until it was too
vt. 通过设定一时间期限来统治
late to catch them.
例句:
That deadline isn't realistic, so we

need to ask for more time.
dress /drɛs/
We can't postpone launching the n. 衣服 ; 装饰 ; 连衣裙 ; 礼服
product, so everyone will have to work vt.& vi. 给…穿衣 ; 穿着 ; 打扮
harder to meet the deadline. adj. 连衣裙的 ; 须穿礼服的 ; 适合于正式场合的 ; 办
公时（或半正式场合）穿戴的
vt. 给…穿衣 ; 给…提供衣服 ; 装潢，装饰或装点 ;
demote /ˌdiˈmoʊt/ 排成列
vi. 穿衣 ; 排列整齐
vt. 使降级，使降职
例句:
例句:
He always dresses the same way and
The opposite of promote is demote.
doesn't seem to care about fashion.
demotivate /ˌdiˈmoʊtɪveɪt/
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dress up /drɛs ʌp/ n. （某人的）命运 ; 富有 ; 幸运 ; [常作复数]（人生

事件中的）时运
打扮 ; 穿上特殊服装 ; （使）装扮成另一种样子 ; 为
vt. 给予财富
取乐和假扮而穿别人的衣服
vi. 偶然发生
例句:
例句:
I felt like dressing up today.
He inherited a large fortune when his
parents died, so he doesn't have to
evade /ɪˈved/
work anymore.
In China red is associated with fire,
vt. 逃避，躲避 ; 避开 ; 规避 ; 逃脱 energy and good fortune.
vi. 逃避 ; 规避 ; 逃脱
例句:
gain /ɡen/
They are trying to evade taking
vt.& vi. 获得 ; 赢得 ; 增加 ; （钟、表）走快
responsibility for their failure.
n. 利润 ; [土木工程]腰槽 ; 获益
vt. （在…上）开腰槽 ; 吸引 ; （通过努力）到达 ;
experienced /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
推进（一段距离）
vi. 增进 ; 增进健康 ; 得益 ; （重量的）增加
adj. 有阅历的 ; 有见识的 ; 老练的，熟练的 ; 有经验
例句:
的，有丰富经验的
v. “experience”的过去式和过去分词 To gain a better understanding of these
effects, more research is needed.
例句:
One way to gain power was to kill the
It isn't easy for a small company to leader.
recruit experienced managers. Decisions which favor short-term gain
over a player's long-term health can
be controversial.
fine /faɪn/ The other countries show gains, but as
adj. 好的，上等的 ; 纤细的，精致的 ; 健康的 ; 晴朗 a percentage increase they are less.
的
n. 罚款 ; [音乐]终止 ; 晴天 ; 地租
vt. 罚款 ; 澄清 general /ˈdʒɛnərəl/
adv. 很好地 ; 巧妙地
adj. 大致的 ; 综合的 ; 总的，全体的 ; 普遍的
例句: n. 上将 ; 一般 ; 一般原则 ; 常规
She was fine yesterday, but last night 例句:

Though there are differences between
To penalize someone means to fine or
cultures, there is general agreement
punish them for doing something wrong.
about some colors.
We don't know their exact location,
fortune /ˈfɔrtʃun/
but they are definitely in this
general area.
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hacker /ˈhækɚ/ lighten /ˈlaɪtn/
vt. 使（某物）更明亮
vi. 点亮 ; 减轻
例句:
If you add white to a color, you

lighten it.
n. （电脑）黑客 ; 计算机迷 mix /mɪks/

例句: vt.& vi. 混合 ; （使）结交 ; 相容 ; 平安相处
The hackers broke into the computer and n. 混录 ; 食物混合配料 ; 乐曲组合
evaded detection until it was too late vt. 调配，配制
to catch them. vi. 混合录音，混录，混音
例句:
illuminate /ɪˈluməˌnet/ It was a frozen pasta meal with a mix

of vegetables and a delicious cream
sauce.
Mixing two primary colors creates a
secondary color.
The three primary colors, red, blue
and yellow cannot be made by mixing
other colors.
vt. 照亮，照明 ; 阐明，说明 ; 装饰 ; 使灿烂

vi. 照亮 motivate /ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/
例句: vt. 使有动机，促动，激发，诱导 ; 刺激 ; 激发…的

积极性
eyes to illuminate things as we look 例句:
at them. One way to motivate someone is to
encourage them by giving constructive
feedback.
lay off /le ɔf/ We need to motivate people more and
v. 暂时解雇，裁员 ; 停止工作[活动] ; 停止做某种不 not demotivate them by reducing
快的事 ; 暂时解雇 benefits.
例句:
Our company had to lay off 50 percent once in a while /wʌns ɪn e

of our employees. hwaɪl/
时不时，偶尔，间或
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例句: primary color /ˈpraɪˌmɛri ˈkʌlɚ/

It wouldn't hurt to be a little less
formal and to smile once in a while.
paperwork /ˈpeɪpərwɜrk/
n. 文书工作 ; 纸上作业
例句:
基色，原色
He wants to be transferred back to
engineering because he hates 例句:
paperwork. The three primary colors, red, blue and
yellow cannot be made by mixing other
colors.
penalize /'pinəlaɪz/
Mixing two primary colors creates a
vt. 对…予以惩罚 ; 使处于不利地位 secondary color.
例句:
They were penalized for breaking the prism /ˈprɪzəm/

rules.
penalty /ˈpɛnəlti/
n. 惩罚 ; 刑罚 ; 害处 ; 足球点球
例句:
We knew we would be penalized, but the

penalty was unfair. n. 棱镜，棱晶 ; [数]棱柱体，角柱（体），[物]（结
晶）柱 ; [物]分光光谱，光谱的七色，折光物体
例句:
practical /ˈpræktɪkəl/
A prism separates light into different
adj. 实践的，实际的 ; 可实现的，实用的 ; 注重实 colors because each color has a
际的 ; 可用的 different wavelength.
例句:
She has a romantic side, but she is

productive /prəˈdʌktɪv, pro-/
also practical.
You need to be more practical. adj. 富有成效的 ; 多产的 ; 生产性的 ; 具有创造性的
Extending life digitally may be 例句:
possible, but it may not be practical.
Research has shown that people can be
more productive if they are working in
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a blue room.
Those in the labor force are the
productive part of the population.
project /ˈprɑdʒekt/
vt. 放映 ; 计划 ; 发射 ; 展现，使突出
vi. 伸出，突出
n. 雷达 ; 雷达装置 ; 无线电探测器
例句:
例句:
Leonardo left many paintings and
They designed the airplane to evade
projects unfinished.
detection by radar.
eyes to illuminate things as we look
at them.
recruit /rɪˈkrut/
n. 新兵 ; （机构中的）新成员 ; 新学生
promote /prəˈmoʊt/ vt. 招聘，征募 ; 吸收某人为新成员 ; 动员…（提供
帮助） ; 雇用
vt. 促进，推进 ; 提升，助长 ; 促销 ; 使（学生）升
vi. 征募新兵 ; 得到补充，得到补偿 ; 恢复健康
级
vi. 成为王后或其他大于卒的子例句:
例句: It isn't easy for a small company to

recruit experienced managers.
Last year Sam was promoted to Vice
President.
We're going to promote her to manager.
reflect /rɪˈflɛkt/
vt.& vi. 反射（光、热、声或影像） ; 考虑

prove /pruv/ vt. 反射，反照 ; 表达 ; 显示 ; 折转
vi. 映出 ; 反射 ; 深思熟虑 ; 慎重表达
vt. 证明，证实 ; [法]验证，检定 ; 显示
vi. 显示出，证明是例句:
例句: Sunlight either enters our eyes

directly or after it has reflected off
We shouldn't promote anyone unless they
something.
prove themselves.
Before I make a decision, I'd like
The police had to release him because
some time to reflect.
they couldn't prove that he committed
Still, it's fun to reflect on changes
the crime.
to see what might be lost.
The best way to prove that something
can be done is to do it.
resign /rɪ'zaɪn/
radar /ˈredɑr/ v. 辞职 ; 放弃 ; 屈从 ; 勉强接受
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例句: chasing after the sheep.
His boss didn't like him, so he was

asked to resign.
She resigned from her job because of
some /sʌm/
health reasons. adj. 一些 ; 某个 ; 大约 ; 相当多的

用）有些人
royalty /ˈrɔɪəlti/ adv. 非常 ; 相当 ; <美>稍微
n. 王族成员 ; 版税 ; 王位，王权 ; 堂皇，庄严例句:
例句: May I ask you some questions?

Some of his passengers are very
The color purple is often linked to
interesting.
wealth and royalty.
If two things are associated with each
other, they are connected in some way.
sack /sæk/
spiritual /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
adj. 精神的 ; 心灵的 ; 高尚的，崇高的 ; 宗教的

n. 圣歌（尤指美国南部黑人的） ; 教会事物
例句:
The color purple is often seen as a

mysterious, spiritual color.
n. 麻袋 ; 洗劫 ; <英俚>解雇
vt. 解雇 ; 把…装进袋里 ; 掠夺
stay on /ste ɑn/
例句:
v. 继续停留
To lay off means to fire or sack a
worker because business is bad. 例句:
He wanted to resign, but he needed to

stay on for another year to complete
sight /saɪt/ the project.
n. 视力 ; 看见 ; 视野 ; 景象
vt. 看见，发现 ; 瞄准 ; 观察 ; 调准瞄准器
vi. （用仪器）瞄准 ; 观察 tertiary color /ˈtəʃiˌɛri ˈkʌlɚ/
例句: 三次色
Colors are wonderful to look at, but 例句:

they also affect people in ways Mixing three primary colors creates a
besides sight. tertiary color such as brown or gray.
What he saw from the tree was a
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unfair /ˌʌnˈfer/
adj. 不公正的，不公平的 ; 违反规则或准则的 well-dressed /'wel'drest/
例句: adj. 穿着入时的 ; 穿着考究的 ; 穿得好的
We knew we would be penalized, but the 例句:

penalty was unfair.
My man has got to be good looking,
well-dressed and hopefully rich!
violet /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
Part 3
n. 紫罗兰 ; 蓝紫色，紫罗兰色 ; 堇菜 ; 羞怯的人
adj. 蓝紫色的 ; 紫罗兰色的
例句:
CEO
例句:
Violet light has the shortest
wavelength of the visible colors. He is responsible to the CEO, so he
can't sign the contract without her
final approval.
visible /ˈvɪzəbəl/ It's my responsibility to oversee how
things are being done and then make
adj. 看得见的 ; 明显的，显然的 ; 手头的，可得到
recommendations to the CEO.
的 ; 可察觉到的
例句:
The lower part of his body was still a hidden agenda

frozen in ice, but the upper part was 例句:
uncovered and visible.
He gave us an agenda for the meeting,
Violet light has the shortest
but I think there's a hidden agenda
wavelength of the visible colors.
behind it.
He may have a hidden agenda that hides
wavelength /ˈwevˌlɛŋkθ, -ˌlɛŋθ/

his real plans, so let's be careful
what we say at the meeting.
a volume discount
例句:
If we agree to buy more, then we can

negotiate for a volume discount.
n. <物>波长 ; 波段 ; 完全一致，融洽
例句: acquire /əˈkwaɪr/

The difference between colors is due to
their wavelength.
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The agenda for the meeting is still

unclear.
What are the main points on the agenda
for the meeting?
analysis /əˈnælɪsɪs/
n. 分析，分解 ; 梗概，要略 ; [数]解析 ; 验定

vt. 获得，取得 ; 学到
例句:
例句:
Analysis showed that the arrow had
The challenge for policy makers will be
entered his body and cut through an
to help existing workers acquire new
artery in his chest.
skills.
Further analysis revealed that the
One way to protect your business is to
Iceman had been shot from behind.
acquire your competitors.
He thinks there is a high probability
that the company will be acquired.
approval /əˈpruvəl/
n. 同意 ; 批准 ; 赞成
advise /ædˈvaɪz/
例句:
vt. （商业）通知，报告 ; 提议，建议 He is responsible to the CEO, so he
vi. 接受劝告，商量 ; 建议，提供意见 can't sign the contract without her
例句: final approval.
Without government approval, it can't
She advises Lisa to reconsider her
be sold, which can result in a huge
decision and stay for at least another
loss.
year.
agenda /əˈdʒɛndə/
arrow /ˈæroʊ/
n. 矢，箭 ; 箭状物 ; 箭头记号 ; [天]天箭座

n. 议事日程 ; 待议诸事项一览表 ; 日常工作事项 ;
议程（ agendum的名词复数）例句:
例句: Analysis showed that the arrow had

entered his body and cut through an
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artery in his chest.

The arrow had cut through an artery
and had caused severe bleeding.
arrowhead /ˈæroʊhed/
n. 箭头 ; 箭镟 ; 楔形符号 ; <植>慈菇
例句: vt.& vi. 与…作战 ; 争斗
In 2001, examiners x-rayed the body and n. 战争，战役 ; 比赛，较量 ; 长期论战或长期作战 ;

激烈的竞争
found an arrowhead deep in the
Iceman's chest. 例句:
Perhaps he was killed in a battle with
backpack /ˈbækˌpæk/
outsiders.
n. （指登山者、步行者使用或背小孩时使用的）背
包，（有轻金属框的）箱形背包 be caught in /bi kɔt ɪn/
vi. 背着背包徒步旅行
淋雨 ; 罹 ; 陷于
例句:
例句:
He was still wearing one of his shoes
Perhaps he was hunting for food when he
and he had a backpack with a wooden
was caught in a sudden storm.
frame.
bargain /ˈbɑrgən/
be far from
例句:
n. 契约，协定 ; 交易 ; 特价商品 ; 便宜货
vt. 做交易 The village where the Iceman lived was
vi. 讨价还价 ; 达成协议 probably not far from where he died.
例句:
To negotiate means to deal with or be well fed /bi wɛl fɛd/

吃得好[不好]
agreement.
例句:
Further examination of the body showed

battle /ˈbætl/
that he was well fed, with a diet of
meat, bread and fruit.
behind schedule /bɪˈhaɪnd

ˈskɛdʒul/
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adv. 落后于预定计划 ; 晚点 ; 误期 ; 误点 claim /klem/

例句: vt. 声称 ; 断言 ; 需要 ; 索取
Their new project is behind schedule vi. 提出要求
because nobody oversees how the n. （根据权利而提出的）要求 ; 声称 ; 断言 ; 索赔
departments work together. 例句:
The claims made by that company misled
bow /boʊ/
me into buying something that didn't
work.
Communities were claiming territory
outsiders.
n. 弓 ; 鞠躬 ; 船头 ; 艏
cold /koʊld/
例句:
These included some weapons, including

a bow and arrow, a knife and an ax.
build on /bɪld ɑn/
在原有的建筑物上增建 ; 以…为基础 ; 依赖 ; 一心指

adj. 寒冷的 ; 冷淡的，无情的 ; 失去知觉的 ; [艺]有
望
冷感的，冷色的
例句: n. 寒冷 ; 感冒，伤风
adv. 完全地
Even a good contract won't help if a
business relationship isn't built on 例句:
trust.
If the Earth were farther from the Sun,
case /kes/
cold.
n. （实）例，事例 ; 情况，状况 ; 诉讼（事件）， For several years after the discovery
案件，判例 ; 容器（箱，盒） of the body, scientists believed that
vt. 把…装入箱（或盒等）内 ; 加盖于 ; 包围，围 he died from the cold.
住 ; [俚语]（尤指盗窃前）探察，侦查，窥测
例句:
Clearly, it was a case of murder, the
oldest case of murder ever discovered. n. 状态 ; 环境 ; 健康状况 ; 条款
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vt.& vi. 对…具有重要影响 ; 影响（某事发生的方 diet /ˈdaɪɪt/

n. 日常饮食 ; 规定饮食
例句: vt.& vi. （使）节制饮食
Life exists in a variety of vi. 节食 ; 进规定饮食
conditions. 例句:
creation of the universe.
We have no choice but to postpone the
aren't right.
disagreement /ˌdɪsəˈɡrimənt/
was because of the bad road n. 分歧，意见不合 ; 异议，争论 ; 不一致 ; 不适合

conditions.
例句:
If you have a legal disagreement, you
when it was found.
may have to sue.
be satisfied before something can
happen.
discovery /dɪˈskʌvəri/
n. 发现，发觉 ; （剧情的）发展 ; 被发现的事物 ;

credit /ˈkrɛdɪt/ [法]显示证据
n. 信誉，信用 ; [金融]贷款 ; 荣誉 ; 学分例句:

vt. 相信，信任 ; 归功于 ; [会]记入贷方 ; 赞颂
For several years after the discovery
例句: of the body, scientists believed that
the Iceman died from the cold.
He takes all the credit for my work.
However, with the discovery of an
arrowhead in his body, it was clear
deal /dil/ that he was murdered.
vt. [牌戏]分 ; 分配 ; 经营 ; 施予
n. （一笔）交易 ; 许多 ; 待遇 ; 发牌 employer /ɪmˈplɔɪər/
vi. 论述 ; （有效地或成功地）处理 ; 惩处 ; 交易
adj. 冷杉木制的，松木制的 n. 雇主，老板 ; 雇佣者
例句: 例句:
We are trying to negotiate a better She sued her employer for firing her,
deal, but it isn't easy. but she lost because they had the
I want to know how the government right to fire her.
plans to deal with these issues. When she left her job she sued her
To deal with something means to do employer for not keeping its promise
something about it. to pay her a bonus.
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examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/ won't get anything done.
n. 检查 ; 考试 ; 询问，审问
例句: frame /frem/
She was really disappointed when she n. 框架 ; 眼镜框 ; 组织 ; 边框

failed to pass the examination. vt. 陷害 ; 设计 ; 表达 ; 使适合（某一特殊用途）
His parents put lots of pressure on adj. 有木架的，有构架的
him to prepare for his University 例句:
entrance examinations.
Once the body was extracted from the
and he had a backpack with a wooden
ice, it was taken in for examination.
frame.
determined that the Iceman lived
around 5,300 years ago.
further /ˈfɜrðə(r)/
adj. 更远的，较远的 ; 更进一步的，深一层的 ; 更

final /ˈfaɪnəl/ 多的
adv. 进一步地 ; 更远地 ; 而且
adj. 最后的，最终的 ; 决定性的 ; 不可更改的
vt. 促进，推动 ; 增进
n. 结局 ; 决赛 ; 期末考试 ; 〈口〉（报纸的）末版
例句:
例句:
He is responsible to the CEO, so he
can't sign the contract without her
final approval.
focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ Since the operation, Nagel has

continued to test the technology and
vt.& vi. （使）集中，（使）聚集 ; 调整（镜头，眼 further investigate its capabilities.
睛）焦点[焦距]以便看清
vt. 调整（眼睛或者镜头的）焦距 ; 集中（光束
于） ; 聚焦，注视 ; 集中注意力 go badly
n. 焦点 ; 影象的清晰度 ; （活动、注意力、兴趣等
的）中心 ; [医]病灶，病症（工作、事情等）进展不顺利
例句: 例句:
The camera focused more on faces and A contract isn't usually useful until
expressions, like in the movie things begin to go badly in a
Casablanca. relationship.
There are too many items on the If things start to go badly, he can
agenda, so we need to cut it down and begin to sell his stock and avoid a
focus on fewer things. big loss.
If we don't focus on something we
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hide /haɪd/ 例句:
vt. 隐藏 ; 躲避，隐匿，躲藏 ; 遮蔽，覆盖 The contract was too much in their
vi. 隐瞒 ; 遮住 ; 遮挡 ; 掩盖 favor, so we didn't sign it.

n. 兽皮 ; <口>生命 ; <口>人的皮肤 ; （观看野生动 We can't trust their research because
物的）隐蔽处 their data is obviously prejudiced in
their favor.
例句:
I think her arrogance is just an act to

hide her lack of confidence. judge /dʒʌdʒ/
vt.& vi. 审判，评判 ; 断定
hiker /ˈhaɪkər/
vt. 估计 ; 评价 ; （尤指）批评 ; 想，认为
n. 法官 ; 裁判员 ; 评判员 ; 鉴定人
例句:
We expect the judge at the trial to be

neutral.
We need to report this to our boss
because we are responsible to her and
because she will judge our
performance.
n. 远足者，长途旅行者
Children are not ready to judge for
例句: themselves, so some controls are
necessary.
People believed that the body was one
of many hikers who had been lost in
recent years.
keep the promise
例句:
identity /aɪˈdɛntɪti/
When she left her job she sued her
n. 身份 ; [逻]同一性 ; 个性 ; [数]恒等（式） employer for not keeping its promise
to pay her a bonus.
例句:
They plan to merge with a much larger

company, so they will lose their layoff /ˈleˌ ɔf/
identity.
They may lose touch with reality and
lose their sense of identity.
Critics and art lovers still argue
about her identity.
in one's favor
n. 停工，停止活动 ; 临时解雇 ; 操作停止 ; 失业期
对…有利 ; 支持某人
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例句: Those two companies used to be

competitors, but now they have merged
When two companies merge there are
into one company.
often many problems, including
When the two companies merged, many
layoffs.
people were laid off.
liability /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/
mummy /ˈmʌmi/
n. 责任 ; 倾向 ; 债务 ; <口>妨碍
例句:
The company had more liabilities than

assets, so we decided not to invest.
Knowing the assets and liabilities of
a company helps determine a company's
value.
n. 妈妈 ; 木乃伊 ; 干尸 ; 干瘪的人
lost /lɔst/ 例句:
The Iceman was the oldest mummy ever

adj. 失去的 ; 迷路的 ; 不知所措的
found.
v. 遗失，失去（ lose的过去式和过去分词） ;
（使）失去（所需要的东西，尤指钱） ; （因事
故、年老、死亡等）损失 ; 浪费
negotiate /nɪˈgoʊʃieɪt/
例句:
People believed that the body was one

of many hikers who had been lost in
recent years.
merge /mɜrdʒ/
vi. 谈判，协商，交涉
vt. 谈判达成 ; 成功越过 ; 议价出售
例句:
Instead of starting a war, we should

negotiate and find a way to
compromise.
vt.& vi. （使）混合 ; 相融 ; 融入 ; 渐渐消失在某物 The price is too high, but if we
中 negotiate we may be able to get a

discount.
例句:
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on short notice /ɑn ʃɔrt ˈnotɪs/ oversee /ˌoʊvərˈsi/
忽然，急忙 vt. 监督，监视 ; 俯瞰 ; 错过，宽恕，省略
例句: 例句:
Thanks for seeing me on such short As product manager, she oversees the
notice. work of several departments.
operation /ˌɑpəˈreɪʃn/ potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
n. 操作，经营 ; 手术 ; [数]运算 ; 作用 adj. 潜在的，有可能的 ; [语法学]可能语气的，表示

可能性的 ; 有能力的
例句:
n. 潜力，潜能 ; [物]电位，势能 ; 潜能的事物 ; [语]
One of his responsibilities was to 可能语气
supervise the rescue operations and
例句:
keep things under control.
Since the operation, Nagel has You have great potential and I don't
continued to test the technology and want to lose you.
further investigate its capabilities. He likes what the company is trying to
do, and it has a lot of potential.
They are confident that there are
out of date /aʊt ʌv det/ plenty of potential girlfriends.
I think there's a lot of potential.
过时的，陈旧的 ; 年陈日久 ; 老掉牙
例句:
We need to acquire new technology as

preserve /prɪˈzɜrv/
soon as possible because we are out of vt. 保护 ; 保持，保存 ; 腌制食物 ; 防腐处理
date. vi. 保鲜 ; 保持原状 ; 做蜜饯 ; 禁猎
Their technology is good, but it will n. 蜜饯 ; 防护用品 ; 禁猎地 ; 独占的事物（或范
soon be out of date. 围）
例句:
outsider /aʊtˈsaɪdɚ/ It had been preserved by the ice for

thousands of years.
n. 局外人，圈外人 ; 无取胜希望者 ; （比赛中的）
冷门选手
例句: promise /ˈprɑmɪs/
She had always felt like an outsider, vt. 允诺，许诺 ; 给人以…的指望或希望

with only a couple of close friends. vi. 许诺 ; 有指望，有前途
Communities were claiming territory n. 许诺 ; 希望，指望 ; 允诺的东西
例句:
outsiders.
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To trust someone means you can believe request, but the answer is still no.
what they say or promise to do.
When she left her job she sued her
employer for not keeping its promise regard /rɪˈgɑrd/
to pay her a bonus.
vt. 认为 ; 注视 ; 涉及 ; 尊敬
vi. 凝视 ; 留意
n. 凝视 ; 留意 ; 尊敬 ; 问候
reach /ritʃ/
例句:
v. 到达，走到 ; 够…，抓… ; 完成
He takes on projects and assigns them
n. 手脚能够到的范围 ; 范围，区域 ; 影响的范围，
管辖的范围 to me with no regard for my other
responsibilities.
例句:
She didn't have any regard for the
Tourists can reach the island by boat animals.
from the city. Many religions regard heaven as the
Once free of desires we can reach a house of God.
take it anymore. restrict /rɪˈstrɪkt/
To negotiate means to deal with or
vt. 限制，限定 ; 约束，束缚
agreement. 例句:
We need to restrict them from talking

to anyone about our project.
recommendation /ˌrɛkəmɛnˈ We can't trust him, so we will have to
deʃən/ restrict his activities until we know
n. 推荐 ; 推荐信 ; 建议 ; 可取之处 him better.
例句:
It's my responsibility to oversee how restricted /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/

things are being done and then make
recommendations to the CEO.
reconsider /ˌrikənˈsɪdɚ/
vt. 重新考虑 ; 重新审议

vi. 重新考虑
例句: adj. 有受限制的 ; （土地）对公众不完全开放的 ;

保密的
She advises Lisa to reconsider her
v. 限制( restrict的过去式)
decision and stay for at least another
year. 例句:
I've considered and reconsidered your
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This is a restricted area, so stay settle down /ˈsɛtl daʊn/

away.
定居 ; （使）安静下来 ; 平息 ; 落到地面上来
例句:
restriction /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
People were settling down and forming
n. 限制，限定 ; 拘束，束缚 ; 管制 communities.
例句:
humans could settle down and form
We have unlimited access to their permanent communities.
research and there are no restrictions He is too upset to think clearly, so
on how we use the information. he needs to settle down.
sell /sɛl/ stand in one's way

阻碍，妨碍
例句:
To stand in the way of something means

to try to stop it.
If you already had a job offer, I
wouldn't stand in your way.
vt.& vi. 卖，售 ; 使好卖 ; 使接受，使赞成 ; 销售

vt. 经销 ; 推销 ; 出卖 ; 欺骗
n. 销售 ; 欺骗 ; 失望 ; 推销术
stay away /ste əˈwe/
vi. 卖 ; 出售 ; 受欢迎 ; 有销路离开，缺席 ; 躲开
例句: 例句:
She sells women's clothing. This is a restricted area, so stay

This shop sells flowers. away.
She has sold Lisa on the idea of Why are many women staying away from
staying for another year. the workforce?
set up /sɛt ʌp/ sudden /ˈsʌdn/

建立 ; 准备 ; 安排 ; 引起 adj. 突然的，未预见到的 ; 急躁的，仓促的 ; 快
例句: 的，迅速的 ; 急剧
If she can't be here, we can set up a 例句:
conference call. Perhaps he was hunting for food when he

She wants to set up her own business. was caught in a sudden storm.
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sue /su/ technology /tekˈnɑlədʒi/
vt.& vi. 控告，控诉，和…打官司 ; 请求 ; 起诉 ; 提 n. 科技（总称） ; 工业技术 ; 工艺学 ; [总称]术语

起（诉讼）要求判决
例句:
例句:
They broke our contract and didn't pay, soon as possible because we are out of
so we sued them and won. date.
If you have a legal disagreement, you Our assets include some great
may have to sue. technology, so we need to keep
investing in research.
The technology needed to make such a
supervise /ˈsupərvaɪz/ weapon was new at the time.
vt.& vi. 监督 ; 管理 ; 指导
例句: to make it short

Bill is her supervisor, so he
例句:
supervises her work.
To make it short, I've decided to leave
One of his responsibilities was to
the company.
trust /trʌst/
supervisor /ˈsupərvaɪzə(r)/ n. 信任 ; 信托 ; 照管 ; 受托基金机构
vt.& vi. 相信，信任
n. 监督者，管理者 ; 镇长
vt. 对…有信心，依赖于 ; 盼望，自信地期待，设
例句: 想 ; 相信 ; 让他人照管，托管
She has some serious problems working 例句:

with her supervisor.
suspect /səˈspɛkt/
trusted.
To trust someone means you can believe
vt. 猜疑（是） ; 怀疑，不信任 ; 怀疑…有罪 what they say or promise to do.
n. 嫌疑犯 Even a good contract won't help if a
vi. 怀疑 business relationship isn't built on
例句: trust.
It's easy to regain the trust of
Nobody suspected that the body was as
others.
old as it was.
He has suspected that there was a
problem, so he isn't surprised by the
news.
unclear /ˌʌnˈklɪr/
adj. 不清楚的 ; 不明白的 ; 含糊不清
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例句: Weather is unpredictable in the area

where he was found.
The agenda for the meeting is still
unclear.
valuable /ˈvæljuəbəl, ˈvæljə-/
uncover /ʌnˈkʌvɚ/ adj. 贵重的，宝贵的 ; 有价值的 ; 可评估的

n. 贵重物品，财宝
vt. 揭开…的盖子 ; 揭露，发现 ; 拿下（头上）戴的
东西，脱（帽） ; 将（狐）赶出例句:
vi. 发现，揭示
Learning to work with someone like Bill
例句: could be a valuable learning
experience.
The lower part of his body was still
The killer left the copper ax behind,
frozen in ice, but the upper part was
even though it was valuable.
uncovered and visible.
under control /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/

village /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/
n. 村民 ; 乡村，村庄 ; 群落
被控制住 ; 处于控制之下
例句:
例句:
The Iceman may have been a military
If you are responsible to someone it
leader fighting to defend his village.
means that you are working under their
The village where the Iceman lived was
control.
probably not far from where he died.
One of his responsibilities was to
wooden /ˈwʊdn/
adj. 木制的 ; 木头的 ; 僵硬的 ; 呆板的

unexpected /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
例句:
adj. 想不到的，料不到的 ; 意外的 ; 忽然的 ; 突然的
例句: and he had a backpack with a wooden
frame.
Weather is unpredictable, so perhaps he
was caught in an unexpected storm.
Part 4
unpredictable /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/
advertisement /ˌædvərˈtaɪzmə
adj. 无法预言的 ; 不可预测的 nt/
n. 不可预测的事
n. 广告，宣传 ; 公告 ; 出公告，做广告
例句:
例句:
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Their advertisements are misleading, so Perhaps the Iceman was the target of an
be careful not to be fooled. assassination.
I'm attracted to advertisements that
get my attention.
attacker /əˈtækər/
n. 攻击者 ; 进攻者 ; 抨击者 ; （球类比赛的）攻击

advisor /ædˈvaɪzɚ/
手
n. 顾问，劝告者 ; <美>（指导大学新生学科问题等
例句:
的）指导教授
Perhaps he was in a battle with the
例句:
attackers on the day that he died.
You can be my fashion advisor.
With me as an advisor you can't go
wrong. attractive /əˈtræktɪv/
assassinate /əˈsæsəneɪt/ 例句:
Many women use makeup to make

themselves more physically attractive.
I like that design because it's unique
and attractive.
The high cost of living is beginning
to make the area less attractive to
companies.
vt. 暗杀，行刺 ; 中伤 ; 诋毁
例句:
One leading theory about his death is

that he was assassinated.
ax /æks/
assassination /əˌsæsɪ'neɪʃn/
n. 斧头
v. 削减 ; 解雇
例句:
n. 暗杀
The copper ax, a symbol of power and
例句: wealth, was left near the body.
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If he was killed by outsiders, they To analyze something means to examine

probably would have taken the ax. it very carefully.
It's going to be important to listen
carefully to what they say, and keep
be careful not to do things as relaxed as possible.
something
例句:
change one's mind /tʃendʒ
Their advertisements are misleading, so wʌnz maɪnd/
be careful not to be fooled.
改变主意 ; 变卦
It's important to focus, but you have
to be careful not to get lost in 例句:
details. They can't be persuaded to change their
minds, so let's not waste time with
them.
be persuaded to do There's nothing I can say that would
something change your mind?
例句:
They can't be persuaded to change their claim /klem/

them. vt. 声称 ; 断言 ; 需要 ; 索取
vi. 提出要求
She was convinced that we had the best
n. （根据权利而提出的）要求 ; 声称 ; 断言 ; 索赔
product, but she couldn't be persuaded
to buy. 例句:
The claims made by that company misled
bet /bet/
me into buying something that didn't
work.
n. 打赌，赌博，赌注 ; 被下赌注的对象 ; 可能性 These communities were claiming
vi. 当然，的确 ; 打赌(on,against,with) territory and setting up boundaries.
vt. 赌博 ; 与…打赌 ; 下赌注 ; 确信 Communities were claiming territory
例句: and fighting to defend it from

outsiders.
To bet on something means to be
confident enough to bet money that
it's true. convince /kənˈvɪns/
vt. 使相信，说服，使承认 ; 使明白 ; 使确信 ; 使悔

carefully /ˈkɛrfəlɪ/ 悟，使认错[罪]
adv. 小心谨慎地 ; 警惕地 ; 仔细地 ; 周密地例句:

例句:
I couldn't convince them that I was
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telling the truth, so they arrested

me.
They tried to convince me that he was
a liar, but I didn't believe them
because they had no evidence.
copper /ˈkɑpə(r)/
n. 夸张 ; 夸大 ; 夸张的言语 ; 夸张的手法
n. 铜 ; 铜币 ; 紫铜色 ; 警察
adj. 铜制的例句:
vt. 镀铜 She said she could sell anything, but
例句: of course that was an exaggeration.
The copper ax, a symbol of power and

wealth, was left near the body.
failure /'feɪljər/
even though it was valuable. n. 失败，不及格 ; 缺乏，不足 ; 破产，倒闭 ; 失败

的事，失败者
例句:
design /dɪˈzaɪn/
Despite his many failures he has built
one of the world's largest internet
companies.
A year later he was arrested for
failure to pay taxes.
He focused on too many details and
didn't see the overall shape, so the
vt.& vi. 设计 ; 绘制
vt. 设计 ; 计划 ; 企图 ; 决意（做）
n. 设计 ; 图案 ; 结构 ; 计划 fashion /ˈfæʃən/
vi. 设计略图 ; （为工艺品、装潢项目等）设计 ; 当
n. 时尚，时装 ; 时装领域，时尚界 ; 方式，方法
设计师 ; 构思
vt. 制作，塑造 ; 使适应
例句:
例句:
She likes to design new clothes.
fashion design and warm colors.
fashion design and warm colors.
and attractive. flee /fli/
exaggeration /ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreʃən/
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例句:
He should show his more sensitive side

and be less formal.
gorgeous /ˈgɔrdʒəs/
adj. 华丽的，艳丽的 ; 极好的，称心的 ; 美丽动人

vi. 逃走，逃掉 ; 消失的，光彩夺目的 ; 令人愉快的，令人享受的
vt. 逃离，逃避例句:
例句: He said the sunset was gorgeous.
According to this theory, he was
fleeing from the battle and was caught
from behind in an isolated area. guarantee /ˌɡærənˈti/
We flee into the noise, perhaps to n. 保证，担保 ; 保证人，保证书 ; 抵押品
escape from ourselves. vt. 保证，担保
例句:
fluent /'fluːənt/ She guarantees that his new look will

improve his image.
adj. 流畅的 ; 流利的 ; 液态的
Even if he works hard, there's no
例句: guarantee that he'll be able to walk
She said she was fluent in English, but again.
she was exaggerating.
image /ˈɪmɪdʒ/
forever /fɔrˈɛvɚ, fə-/ n. 影像 ; 肖像 ; 概念，意向 ; 镜像，映像
adv. 永远 ; 不断地，无休止地 ; 老是，经常 vt. 反映 ; 想像 ; 作…的像 ; 象征
n. 永恒 ; 极长的一段时间例句:
例句: There he sees the lovely image of his
The Iceman's murder will remain a love, who invites him into the mirror
mystery forever. to be with her.
If you abandon something, you are When you look into a mirror, your
leaving it behind forever. image is reflected back to you.
improve his image.
formal /ˈfɔrml/
adj. （学校教育或培训）正规的 ; 方式上的 ; 礼仪

上的
impatient /ɪmˈpeʃənt/
n. <美>须穿礼服的社交集会 ; <口>夜礼服 adj. 不耐烦的 ; 热切的，渴望的 ; 不能容忍的，恼

火的
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例句: We can't influence the result, so we

don't need to worry about it.
Sometimes it takes a long time to
I'm afraid this terrible news may
persuade people, so don't be
influence their decision to support
impatient.
us.
She is growing impatient and doesn't
You have a lot of influence, and
want to wait any longer.
people look up to you.
impression /ɪmˈprɛʃən/
interfere /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
n. 印象，感觉 ; 影响，效果 ; 盖印，印记
vi. 干预，干涉 ; 调停，排解 ; 妨碍，打扰
例句:
例句:
He doesn't care about his appearance,
I told her to leave us alone and not to
so he doesn't make a good impression.
interfere in our problems.
The first impression you give is based
She told me not to interfere, so I
on your appearance and clothes.
left the room and let them deal with
the problem.
indicate /ˈɪndɪˌket/
vt. 表明，标示，指示 ; 象征，暗示，预示 ; [医]显 killer /ˈkɪlɚ/

示需要做…的治疗
n. 凶手，杀人者 ; 止痛药 ; 宰杀的器具 ; 〈俚〉鬼
例句: 门关
Blood in the brain indicates that he 例句:
was hit on the head while still alive.
ineffective /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/ The killer left the copper ax behind,

adj. 无效果的 ; 低效率的 ; 不起作用的 ; 无能力的
例句:
He exaggerated the facts, so his

leading /ˈlidɪŋ/
presentation was misleading and adj. 重要的，主要的 ; 前列的 ; 首位的

ineffective. n. 行距 ; 铅框
v. 领导（lead的ing形式）
例句:
influence / ˈɪnfluəns/
One leading theory about his death is
n. 影响 ; 势力 ; 有影响的人（或事物） ; [占星学]星 that he was assassinated.
力
vt. 影响 ; 感染 ; 支配 ; 对…起作用
例句: leave sb alone

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不干涉某人 Before I make a decision, I'd like some

time to reflect.
例句:
I told her to leave us alone and not to

interfere in our problems. mislead /ˌmɪs'lid/
vt. 把…带错路 ; 把…引入歧途
liar /ˈlaɪɚ/ 例句:
n. 说谎者 He tried to mislead me into buying it

by exaggerating the benefits.
例句:
This article warns investors about
They tried to convince me that he was a being misled by experts.
liar, but I didn't believe them
because they had no evidence.
Liars are not believed even when they misleading /mɪsˈlidɪŋ/
speak the truth.
adj. 误导性的 ; 骗人的 ; 引入歧途的
例句:
look /lʊk/
Their advertisements are misleading, so
vt.& vi. 看，瞧 be careful not to be fooled.
vi. 注意 ; 面向 ; 寻找 ; 看起来好像 I was really disappointed when the
n. 看 ; （尤指吸引人的）相貌 ; 眼神 ; 样子 product arrived, because the
int. （插话或唤起注意）喂，听我说 advertisement was misleading.
例句:
Some who used to be good-looking had murder /ˈmɜrdə(r)/

She guarantees that his new look will n. 谋杀 ; 杀戮 ; 极艰难[令人沮丧]的经历
vt. 凶杀 ; 糟蹋 ; 打垮
improve his image.
vi. 杀人
street, 1st Avenue. 例句:
He is looking at a clock.
The Iceman's murder will remain a
mystery forever.
When the body of the Iceman was
You look beautiful.
discovered, nobody realized that he
had been murdered.
make a decision /mek e

The evidence that he was murdered was
convincing.
dɪˈsɪʒən/
决定下来，作出决定，下决心
例句:
noise /nɔɪz/
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n. 噪音 ; 嘈杂声，喧闹声 ; 声音，声响 ; 杂音例句:

vt. 谣传 ; 哄传 ; 传说
They can't be persuaded to change their
vi. 发出声音 ; 大声议论
例句: them.
Sometimes it takes a long time to
All that noise is interfering with my
persuade people, so don't be
ability to think.
impatient.
occasion /əˈkeʒən/
persuasive /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
n. 机会，时机 ; 场合 ; 理由 ; 需要
vt. 惹起，引起 adj. 有说服力的 ; 劝诱的 ; 动听
例句: 例句:
I think it's important to dress right, She is good at selling things because
to dress for the occasion and make a she is very persuasive.
good impression. You can be more persuasive if you have

overall /ˌoʊvərˈɔl/
pull / pʊl/
adj. 全部的 ; 全体的 ; 一切在内的 ; 综合的
adv. 全面地 ; 总地 ; 总的说来
n. 工装裤 ; 罩衫 ; 〈英〉（军官的）紧身军裤
例句:
He focused on too many details and

Overall, life expectancies have
vt.& vi. 拉 ; 扯 ; 拉过来 ; 划（船）
increased significantly around the
vt. 赢得 ; 吸引异性 ; 取消 ; （耍手腕）得逞
world.
n. 拖 ; 爬 ; 影响力
例句:
personality /ˌpɜrsəˈnæləti/ She's pulling the door open.
n. 生而为人 ; 人格，人品，个性 ; 人物 ; 名人 The arrow was pulled out of the body,

leaving just the arrowhead inside.
例句:
She has a unique personality that some

people don't like. question /ˈkwɛstʃən/
n. 问题 ; 疑问 ; 怀疑 ; 议题
vt. 问（某人）问题 ; 对（某事物）表示[感到]怀疑
persuade /pərˈsweɪd/
例句:
vt.& vi. 说服 ; 劝说 ; 使相信 ; 使信服
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It raises the question of why the Upon further reflection, I've decided
killer didn't take the copper ax with to postpone the project.
him.
remain /rɪˈmen/
raise /rez/
n. 剩余物，残骸 ; 残余 ; 遗迹 ; 遗体
v. 提升 ; 增加 ; 养育 ; 筹集 vi. 留下 ; 保持 ; 留待 ; 依然
n. 提升 ; 增加 ; 高处 ; 举起 vi.& link-v. 搁置 ; 剩余，剩下 ; 逗留 ; 终属，归于
例句: 例句:
Eating hot or spicy foods raises body Fossil fuels remain the largest source
temperature. of energy for most countries.
The domestication of animals allowed Since food only remains in the stomach
people to raise and use animals for for about an hour, he must have eaten
food and work. a large meal shortly before his death.
A raise in salary is an example of room /rum, rʊm/
benefits.
n. 房间 ; 空间 ; 余地 ; 房间里所有的人
He was also given a 20% raise in vt. 租房，合住 ; 为…提供住处 ; 投宿，住宿 ; 留…
salary. 住宿
例句:
reflect /rɪˈflɛkt/ You can get a room in a hotel.

I'd like to reserve a room for the
vt.& vi. 反射（光、热、声或影像） ; 考虑
next 3 nights.
vt. 反射，反照 ; 表达 ; 显示 ; 折转
I didn't imagine that you had room in
vi. 映出 ; 反射 ; 深思熟虑 ; 慎重表达
your mind for nature.
例句:
Sunlight either enters our eyes

directly or after it has reflected off scan /skæn/
something.
Before I make a decision, I'd like
some time to reflect.
Still, it's fun to reflect on changes
to see what might be lost.
reflection /rɪˈflɛkʃən/
vt. <计>扫描 ; 细看 ; 细查 ; （雷达）对…进行扫描
n. 反映 ; （关于某课题的）思考 ; （声、光、热等 n. 扫描 ; 浏览 ; 审视 ; （雷达）（屏面上的）光点
的）反射 ; 映像 vi. （光束、雷达等）扫描 ; 扫略 ; （诗歌）符合韵
例句: 律 ; 标出诗歌的格律
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例句:
Scientists found blood in his brain by

using a CT scan.
The brain scans had allowed him to
save Bob's life.
severe /sɪˈvɪr/
n. 日落（时），薄暮 ; 晚霞 ; 黄昏
adj. 严峻的 ; 严厉的 ; 剧烈的 ; 苛刻的 adj. 定期废止的
例句: 例句:
This would have caused severe bleeding She couldn't imagine that he had room
and weakened him. in his mind to notice things like
sunsets.
sign /saɪn/
n. 符号 ; 手势 ; 迹象 ; 指示牌
support /səˈpɔrt/
vt.& vi. 签名 ; 打手势 vt. 支持 ; 帮助 ; 支撑 ; 维持

n. 支撑 ; 支持者 ; [数学]支集 ; 支撑物
例句:
As a result, scientists believe it was 例句:
a sign of great wealth and position. The Earth has a layer of gas above its
In 2010, Lang Lang signed a recording surface which helps to support life.
contract for several million dollars. A country's social services system
The earliest start date would be one provides support to people in need.
month after signing the contract. You can be more persuasive if you have
suggest /səɡˈdʒɛst, səˈdʒɛst/
vt. 建议，提议 ; 暗示 ; 使想起 ; 启示

symbol /ˈsɪmbəl/
n. 象征 ; 标志 ; 符号 ; 记号
例句:
vt. 用符号代表
What do you suggest?
例句:
He suggests that they meet later this
week. The copper ax, a symbol of power and
This suggests that the Iceman may have wealth, was left near the body.
been an important leader.
target /ˈtɑrgɪt/
sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
n. （服务的）对象 ; 目标 ; （射击的）靶子 ; 目的
vt. 瞄准 ; 把…作为攻击目标
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例句: Another theory is that the Iceman was

killed after a battle with outsiders.
Perhaps the Iceman was the target of an
assassination.
unique /juˈnik/
technology /tekˈnɑlədʒi/ adj. 唯一的，仅有的 ; 独一无二的，独特的 ; 不平

常的，特别的 ; 超绝
n. 科技（总称） ; 工业技术 ; 工艺学 ; [总称]术语
例句:
例句:
She has a unique personality that some
people don't like.
soon as possible because we are out of
date.
and attractive.
Our assets include some great
technology, so we need to keep
investing in research.
The technology needed to make such a
valuable /ˈvæljuəbəl, ˈvæljə-/
weapon was new at the time. adj. 贵重的，宝贵的 ; 有价值的 ; 可评估的

n. 贵重物品，财宝
例句:
theory /ˈθɪri/
Learning to work with someone like Bill
n. 学说 ; 理论 ; 原理 ; 推测 could be a valuable learning
例句: experience.
According to this theory, the Iceman
was killed by a member of his own
community.
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Part 1 to hide her lack of confidence.
Vice President
appropriate /əˈproʊpriət/
例句:
adj. 适当的 ; 恰当的 ; 合适的
Last year Sam was promoted to Vice v. 盗用 ; 侵吞 ; 拨（专款等）
President.
例句:
That kind of language isn't appropriate

acceptance /ækˈsɛptəns/ in this situation because it doesn't
show respect.
n. 接受，接纳 ; [金融]承兑 ; 无怨接受（逆境、困境
When something is appropriate for
等） ; 赞成
someone, it is suitable.
例句:
She wants to keep her acceptance into

MIT a secret. appropriately /ə'proʊprɪrtlɪ/
adv. 适当地
acquaintance /əˈkwentəns/ 例句:
In any interview situation, it's

n. 相识的人，熟人 ; 相识 ; 对…有了解 ; 知识，心
得 important to look right and behave
appropriately.
例句:
I expect you to act appropriately and
I don't know him well, but he is an whatever you do, don't drink too much!
acquaintance of mine from a long time
ago.
According to his research, about 40% arrogance /ˈærəɡəns/
of jobs are found through
n. 傲慢，自大，自负 ; 气焰
acquaintances.
例句:
I think her arrogance is just an act to

act /ækt/ hide her lack of confidence.
v. 行动 ; 表现 ; 表演 ; 起作用 People are worried because her
n. 行为 ; 行动 ; 法案，法令 ; 短节目 arrogance is leading her to take too

many risks.
例句:
If we don't act, we may go the way of

the dinosaurs. arrogant /ˈærəɡənt/
adj. 傲慢的，自大的 ; 带有傲慢，出自傲慢 ; 骄慢 ;
骄
clearly and act constructively.
例句:
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I wasn't impressed by her arrogant congratulate /kənˈɡrætʃəˌlet,

attitude. -ˈɡrædʒ-, kəŋ-/
vt. 向（某人）道贺 ; 祝贺 ; （为成就或成功）感到

高兴
attitude /ˈætɪtud/
例句:
n. 态度 ; 看法 ; 姿势 ; 个人风格
Without exception, I'd like to
例句: congratulate everyone for their
I'm not sure he understands the outstanding work!
consequences of his arrogant attitude. Maybe your plan will work. If so, I'll
be the first to congratulate you.
be based in
someplace degree /dɪˈɡri/
n. [乐]音阶，度 ; [数]度，度数 ; 程度 ; 学位
例句:
例句:
Ace is a shipping company based in Hong
Kong. These two lines meet at a 30-degree
angle.
check out /tʃɛk aʊt/ degree angle.
结账离开 ; 得到证实 ; 获得证明
worth a lot of money.
例句:
He also checked out several companies

on the Internet and updated his exception /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/
resume. n. 例外，除外 ; 反对，批评 ; [法律]异议，反对
例句:
conduct / kənˈdʌkt/ Without exception, I expect everyone to

work through the weekend!
vt.& vi. 引导 ; 带领 ; 控制 ; 传导
vt. 组织 ; 安排 ; 实施 ; 执行
adj. 指挥，带领，护送
vi. （在乐队里）当指挥 ; （在公共电汽车或火车
exhausted /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/
上）当售票员 ; 指路 adj. 耗尽的 ; 用完的 ; 筋疲力尽的 ; 精疲力竭的
例句: v. 用尽( exhaust的过去式和过去分词 ) ; 使非常疲
倦 ; 详尽讨论（或研究） ; 弄空
They have a small office in Hong Kong
and will be conducting interviews next 例句:
week. He hasn't relaxed for a long time, so

he's exhausted and difficult to be
around.
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expression /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/ Romantic love can make our lives full

and meaningful.
n. 表现，表示，表达 ; 表情，脸色，态度，腔调，
I've been accepted into MIT on a full
声调 ; [数]式，符号 ; 词句，语句，措辞，说法
scholarship.
例句: Gradually, Bob improved, and after a
few months was close to full recovery.
From her facial expression, it was
obvious that she really disliked him.
Throughout the interview he should
observe their expressions to see how
get in/into
they are responding. 例句:
What will he do if he DOESN'T get into
eye contact /aɪ ˈkɑnˌtækt/

Stanford?
I really didn't expect to get in,
目光接触 especially with a scholarship.
例句:
Throughout the interview he should guess what

observe their facial expressions and
猜猜看
make eye contact.
She pauses between ideas and makes eye 例句:
contact with the audience.
Guess what, I've got some news!
facial /ˈfeʃəl/
impressed
adj. 面部的 ; 面部用的 ; 表面的
adj. 印象深刻的
n. 美容 ; 面部按摩
v. 使感动，使印象深刻( impress的过去式和过去分
例句: 词)
Throughout the interview he should 例句:

observe their facial expressions and
I'm not impressed with several of his
make eye contact.
acquaintances, so I won't recommend
him for the job.
full /fʊl/
adj. 满的，装满的 ; 完全的，完整的 ; 丰富的 ; 详尽 inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

的
adj. 不恰当的，不适宜的 ; 不合适 ; 不宜 ; 不妥
adv. 极其，十分 ; 充分地，完全地 ; 整整 ; 直接地
n. 充分，完全 ; 全部 ; 完整 ; 极盛时例句:
v. 把衣服缝得宽大 ; 把裙子缝出皱褶 ; [印]蒸洗，漂 His behavior was inappropriate in that
洗 culture and with those people.
例句:
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judge /dʒʌdʒ/ lack of sth

vt.& vi. 审判，评判 ; 断定例句:
vt. 估计 ; 评价 ; （尤指）批评 ; 想，认为
An important factor in their decision
n. 法官 ; 裁判员 ; 评判员 ; 鉴定人
not to invest was the lack of good
例句: leadership.
to hide her lack of confidence.
neutral.
We need to report this to our boss
because we are responsible to her and
because she will judge our
make an exception /mek
ən ɪkˈsɛpʃən/
performance.
Children are not ready to judge for 例外 ; 破格
themselves, so some controls are
例句:
necessary.
I'm sorry, but I can't make an
exception and allow you to bring your
jury /ˈdʒʊri/ dog to the office.
might /maɪt/
aux. 表示可能 ; 表示许可 ; 表示询问情况

n. 力气 ; 力量 ; 威力 ; 权力
v. 可以 ; 应该
例句:
n. 陪审团 ; （展览会，竞赛等的）全体评审员 ; 舆 It's cold and it might rain.

论的裁决 ; 评判委员会 A cloudy sky means that it might rain.
adj. 应急的 ; [航]（船上）应急用的 ; 暂时的 He was so surprised that he thought
例句: she might be joking.

The doctors later told him that he
might never regain the use of his
neutral and allow both sides to
legs.
present their evidence to the jury.
know sb well neutral /ˈnutrəl/
adj. 中立的 ; （化学中）中性的 ; 暗淡的 ; 不带电的

例句:
n. （汽车或其他机器的）空挡位置 ; 中立人士 ; 中
I don't know him well, but he is an 立国 ; 素净色
acquaintance of mine from a long time
例句:
ago.
The referees in a match need to be
neutral so that the game is fair.
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We expect the judge at the trial to be adj. 杰出的 ; 显著的 ; 凸出的 ; 未完成的
neutral.
例句:
Without exception, I'd like to

note /noʊt/ congratulate everyone for their
outstanding work!
n. 笔记 ; 便笺 ; 音符 ; 钞票
vt. 注意 ; 记录 ; 对…加注释 ; 指出
例句: prejudice /ˈprɛdʒədɪs/
In his notes, he predicted the n. 成见，偏见，歧视 ; 侵害 ; 伤害

development of advanced weapons. vt. 使有偏见 ; 不利于，损害
例句:
do at an interview.
Note that the blood in the lungs flows As a company we don't allow prejudice
in a loop from the heart. of any kind, including race or
Blood pressure, it was noted, plays a religious differences.
major role in both forms of stroke. I think he has a prejudice against
If Caesar received a warning note, why strong women, so he refuses to work
didn't he read it? for a woman manager.
obviously /ˈɑbviəsli/ prejudiced / ˈprɛdʒədɪst/
adv. 明显地 adj. 怀偏见的 ; 有成见的 ; 偏颇的

v. 损害(prejudice的过去分词) ; 使抱偏见
例句:
例句:
She's obviously in love with him, so we
can't allow them to work in the same He dislikes her, so his opinions about
office. the quality of her work are prejudiced
We can't trust their research because against her.
their data is obviously prejudiced in We can't trust their research because
their favor. their data is obviously prejudiced in

their favor.
outcome /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/
proper /ˈprɑpə(r)/
n. 结果 ; 成果 ; 出路
adj. 适当的，相当的，正当的，应该的，正式的，
例句:
正常的 ; 固有的，特有的，独特的 ; 本来的，真正
Consequence means an outcome or 的，严格意义上的 ; 〈古〉漂亮的，优美的
result. adv. 〈方〉适当地，好好地，非常，很，完完全全
地，彻底地
n. [宗教][常用P-]特定节日等用的仪式，弥撒（祈
outstanding /aʊtˈstændɪŋ, 祷、礼仪等）书的章节，特赞
ˈaʊtˌstæn-/
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例句: adj. 虔诚的 ; 笃信宗教的 ; 宗教的 ; 谨慎的

n. 修士，修女，出家人
Injuries can be minimized by doing a
proper warm up. 例句:
He wasn't dressed in a proper way, so
As a company we don't allow prejudice
he made a bad impression in the
of any kind, including race or
interview.
religious differences.
race /reɪs/
remind /rɪˈmaɪnd/
n. 赛跑 ; 人种 ; 竞争 ; 民族
vt. 使想起，使记起 ; 提醒
v. 参加比赛 ; 快速移动 ; 空转
例句:
例句:
He needs to remind himself that he is
As a company we don't allow prejudice
also interviewing them.
of any kind, including race or
She thinks these people don't need to
religious differences.
be reminded to work out.
reckless /ˈrɛklɪs/
reply /rɪˈplaɪ/
adj. 鲁莽的，不顾危险的 ; 粗心大意的 ; 满不在乎
n. 回答，答复 ; 反应 ; 报复（行动） ; [法律]答辩
的 ; 胆大妄为
vi. [法律]（原告对被告）答辩 ; 反响 ; 作答 ; （以行
例句: 动）做出反应
vt. 回应，作出反应
We are all suffering from the
consequences of his reckless 例句:
investments.
Sam is interested in learning more
about the company, so he replied to
referee /ˌrɛfəˈri/
their message and set up an interview.
n. 裁判员 ; 证明人 ; 公断人 ; （专业性强的文章

的）审阅人 sarcastic /sɑrˈkæstɪk/
vi. 担任裁判
adj. 讥讽的，讽刺的，挖苦的
vt. 审阅，鉴定（专业性强的文章） ; 为…当裁判 ;
仲裁判定例句:
例句: In this case, she's being sarcastic, so

she thinks it's a great choice.
The referees in a match need to be
neutral so that the game is fair.
shipping /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
religious /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
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tuition /tuˈɪʃn/
n. 学费 ; 教学，讲授
例句:
Even if he gets in he still needs to

find a way to pay the tuition and
other costs.
n. [船]船舶 ; 船舶总数 ; 航运，海运 ; 运送

v. 运送，乘船(ship的ing形式)
update /ʌpˈdet/
例句:
vt. 更新，使现代化 ; 校正，修正
Ace is a shipping company based in Hong n. 现代化 ; 更新的信息 ; 更新的行为或事例
Kong.
例句:
He also checked out several companies

take on /tek ɑn/ on the Internet and updated his
resume.
承担 ; 呈现 ; 雇用 ; 录用
例句:
He wants to take on new challenges and

worth /wɜrθ/
is looking for a change. adj. 值得的 ; 有…的价值 ; 等值的 ; 有…的财产
n. 财富，财产 ; 价值
talk /tɔk/
例句:

v. 说话 ; 讨论 ; 讲，说 ; 说闲话
n. 交谈 ; 讨论 ; 报告 ; 空话
I don't mind taking a few risks, but
例句: it's got to be worth it.
The talks between the two countries are She thinks it's worth taking a few
being held in a neutral location. risks in order to have an interesting
life.
there are no exceptions Part 2

to sth
例句: admire /ædˈmaɪr/
There will be no exceptions to the rule vt. 赞赏 ; 称赞 ; 欣赏 ; <美口>想要
that all employees must treat each
例句:
other with respect.
There are no exceptions to this rule. I really admire him because he faced
all kinds of prejudice and overcame
it.
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Every year, thousands of people travel atrium /ˈetriəm/

to Peru to admire its magnificent
stonework and breathtaking design.
against /əˈɡenst/
prep. 反对 ; 对…不利 ; 紧靠 ; 以防
例句:
They play against other schools. n. 心房 ; （现代建筑物开阔的）中庭，天井

It is against the law to drive without
例句:
a driver's license.
From the left atrium, the oxygenated
blood is pumped into another chamber,
the left ventricle.
him.
aorta /eɪˈɔrtə/
battlefield /ˈbætlˌfild/
n. 战场，战地 ; 斗争的领域
例句:
In war, armies try to capture territory

and defeat their enemies on the
battlefield.
n. 主动脉 be close to /bi kloz tu/
例句: 接近，靠近 ; 濒临 ; 切 ; 亲
The left ventricle then pumps the blood 例句:

into the aorta, which is the largest
When they exchanged smiles, I knew we
artery in the body.
were close to an agreement.
as far as I'm be hopelessly in love

concerned (with sb)
例句:
例句:
As far as I'm concerned, it's just a
She had captured his imagination and he
way of fooling people into buying
was hopelessly in love.
things that they may not need.
chamber /ˈtʃembɚ/
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n. 冲突 ; 战斗 ; 相互干扰 ; 矛盾
vi. 抵触 ; 争斗 ; 战斗 ; 冲突
例句:
To settle means to calm things down, or

to end a conflict or disagreement.
n. 室，卧室，会客室 ; 内庭 ; [多用于英国]律师的办 conservation /ˌkɑnsərˈveɪʃn/

公室 ; 议事厅 n. 保存 ; 保护 ; 避免浪费 ; 对自然环境的保护
vt. 限制，幽禁，封闭或限制 ; 使备有房间
例句:
例句:
The government is doing its best to
One of China's greatest classical
eliminate waste and reward
novels is "Dream of the Red Chamber".
conservation.
The heart is a muscle and has 4
chambers.
corrupt /kəˈrʌpt/
collaborate /kəˈlæbəˌret/ adj. 堕落的，道德败坏的 ; 贪污的，腐败的 ; 腐烂

的 ; （文献等）错误百出的
vi. 合作，协作 ; （国家间的）协调，提携 ; 勾结， vt. 使腐败 ; 使堕落 ; 使腐烂
通敌 vi. 堕落 ; 腐化 ; 腐烂
例句: 例句:
To cooperate means to work together, or One way to eliminate corruption is to
collaborate. punish those people who are corrupt.
competition /ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃn/ diamond /ˈdaɪəmənd, ˈdaɪmənd/

n. 竞争 ; 比赛 ; 竞争者 ; [生]生存竞争
例句:
Two years later he won first place in a

piano competition.
He has practiced hard, so he should do
well in the competition.
maintaining peaceful relations isn't n. 钻石，金刚石 ; 菱形 ; 方块
easy. vt. 镶钻石于 ; 用钻石装饰
adj. 金刚石的 ; 菱形的 ; 用钻石装饰的
例句:
conflict /ˈkɑnflɪkt/
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例句:
difference /ˈdɪfərəns, ˈdɪfrəns/

They refuse to negotiate, so I'm afraid
the only way to settle the dispute
n. 差别，差异 ; [数]差数，差额 ; 意见分歧 ; 特色 will be through war.
vt. 辨别，区分
例句:
disrupt /dɪsˈrʌpt/
In fact, there's a 12 hour time
difference between Boston and vt. 使混乱 ; 使分裂，使瓦解 ; 破坏 ; 使中断
adj. 混乱的 ; 分裂的，中断的 ; 瓦解的
Shanghai.
If we can't agree, we'll have to go to 例句:
court to settle our differences.
Smartphones have disrupted the way we
They need a strong leader to bring
live our lives.
them together and settle their
differences.
disruptive /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/
disorder /dɪsˈɔrdə(r)/ adj. 分裂性的 ; 破坏的 ; 扰乱的
n. 混乱，凌乱 ; 动乱，骚乱 ; 不正当行为 ; （身心例句:

机能的）失调 Sometimes disruptive technologies
vt. 使混乱，使凌乱 ; 扰乱 ; 使（身心等）失调 ; 使 change the world in ways we don't
（神经等）错乱 like.
例句: His presence in the office is
disruptive, so we need to get rid of
To disrupt means to cause disorder or
him as soon as possible.
confusion.
dispose of /dɪˈspoz ʌv/

draw /drɔ/
解决 ; 将（某物）处理掉 ; 驳倒 ; 将（某物）吃光喝
完
例句:
To eliminate means to get rid of or

dispose of.
vt.& vi. 绘画 ; 拖，拉 ; 招致 ; 吸引

dispute /dɪˈspjut/ vt. 画 ; 拉 ; 吸引
vt.& vi. 辩论，争论 vi. 移动 ; 拔出剑 ; 皱缩 ; 汲取
vt. 就…进行争论，辩论 ; 对…的真实或有效进行争 n. 平局 ; 抽奖
论，怀疑 ; 争夺，竞争 ; 抵抗，抵制例句:
n. 辩论 ; 争端 ; （劳资）纠纷 ; 罢工
vi. 激烈争辩 ; 争执 ; 争吵 ; 吵架
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Draw a line. 例句:

Draw a map.
When the volcano erupted, it disrupted
So the process begins by breathing in
air travel in the region for almost
air, which happens when the lungs
two weeks.
expand and draw in air.
and drew blood. exit /ˈɛɡzɪt, ˈɛksɪt/
n. 出口，通道 ; 退场 ; 退去，退出 ; 死亡
economic /ˌikəˈnɑmɪk/ vi. 离开 ; 退出 ; 退场 ; 去世
adj. 经济的 ; 经济学的 ; 合算的 ; 有经济效益的例句:
Once the carbon dioxide is exchanged

例句:
for oxygen, the blood continues
through the loop and exits into the
maintaining peaceful relations isn't
heart.
easy.
What helped to increase life
expectancy in Africa even without familiar /fəˈmɪljɚ/
economic growth?
adj. 熟悉的 ; 通晓的 ; 冒昧的 ; 随便的
n. 常客，密友 ; 高级官吏的家属 ; [天主]教皇[主教]
eliminate /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/ 的仆人
例句:
vt. 排除，消除 ; 淘汰 ; 除掉 ; <口>干掉
Think of some familiar process in your
例句:
life or job and see if you can
Teams were eliminated from the describe and explain it in English.
competition when they lost too many
games.
function /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ n. 功能，作用 ; 应变量，函数 ; 职务 ; 重大聚会

vi. 有或起作用 ; 行使职责
n. 仇敌 ; 敌军 ; 危害物
例句:
adj. 敌人的 ; 敌方的 ; 与敌对力量相关的
It's important to understand it and
例句:
keep it functioning properly.
If you are captured by the enemy, you Inflammation is characterized by pain,
probably won't survive. redness and a loss of function.
erupt /ɪˈrʌpt/ get rid of /ɡɛt rɪd ʌv/

vi. 爆发 ; 喷发 ; 突然发生 ; 出疹除掉，去掉 ; 涤荡 ; 革除 ; 摈除
vt. 爆发
例句:
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He wants to do things his own way and
and need to be maintained.
refuses to cooperate, so we should get
rid of him.
identical /aɪˈdɛntɪkəl/
give sb a chance adj. 同一的 ; 完全同样的，相同的 ; 恒等的 ; 同卵的

n. 完全相同的事物 ; 同卵双胞
例句:
例句:
Please give me another chance.
If you think that woman was good, then The vocabulary is different, but the
let's give her a chance. logical relationships are almost
identical.
give up /ɡɪv ʌp/
放弃 ; 投降 ; 把…让给 ; 戒除
industrial /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/
adj. 工业的，产业的 ; 从事工业的 ; 供工业用的 ; 来

例句:
自勤劳的
He is an exception because he never n. 工业股票 ; 工业工人
例句:
him.
He finally decides to give up the idea The way the human body functions is the
of using the app. same as almost any industrial process.
go against /ɡo əˈɡenst/ logic /ˈlɑdʒɪk/
违背，作对 ; 对…不利 ; 触犯 ; 逆 n. 逻辑，逻辑学 ; （做某事的）道理 ; 推理方法 ;

威力，压力，强制（力）
例句:
adj. 逻辑的
She thinks his decision to hire the
例句:
woman isn't realistic and goes against
experience. In mathematics, students learn how to
It's a counter-factual condition, use logic to prove things.
which means it goes against what we

know or believe.
logical /ˈlɑdʒɪkl/
adj. 逻辑（上）的 ; 符合逻辑的 ; 推理正确的 ; 合乎

historic /hɪˈstɔrɪk/ 常理的
adj. 在历史上重要的，有历史影响的 ; 历史的，历例句:

史上的
例句: things in an orderly, logical way.
An organization is something that has
a logical structure, such as a well-
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managed company. vi. 能解决（问题） ; 应付（困难局面等） ; 凑合着

The vocabulary is different, but the 活下去 ; 支撑
logical relationships are almost
例句:
identical.
Beekeepers can provide and manage bee
colonies for farmers.
loop /lup/ After their divorce they managed to
maintain fairly good relations because
n. 圈，环 ; [医]宫内避孕环 ; 回路 ; 弯曲部分
of their children.
vt.& vi. （使）成环，（使）成圈 ; 以环连结 ; 使翻
筋斗
例句: model /ˈmɑdl/
Note that the blood in the lungs flows n. 模型 ; 模特儿 ; 模式 ; 典型

in a loop from the heart. vt.& vi. 做模特儿
The blood which enters the loop from vt. 模仿 ; 制作模型，塑造 ; 将…做成模型
the heart carries carbon dioxide. adj. 典型的，模范的
例句:
maintain /menˈten/ The company has also improved its

business model.
Look at all the money companies pay
例句: for models in advertising.
They maintain that being aware of these

factors in communication is crucial to
a relationship.
movement /ˈmuvmənt/
For nature this is a success, because n. 运动 ; 活动 ; 动作，举动 ; 乐章

we have children to maintain our
例句:
species.
Our skeletal system provides support,
and our muscular system provides
control and movement.
easy.
muscular /ˈmʌskjəlɚ/
even though it was extremely old. adj. 肌肉的 ; 壮健的，肌肉发达的，强壮的
例句:
manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ Our skeletal system provides support,

vt. 使用 ; 完成（困难的事） ; 经营 ; 明智地使用
（金钱、时间、信息等）
vt.& vi. 办理，设法对付
nod /nɑd/
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vi. 点头 ; 打瞌睡 ; 上下摆动 ; 变得粗心大意

vt. 点头示意 ; 使弯曲，使屈服 ; 点头答应
n. 点头 ; 点头同意 ; 打瞌睡，打盹 ; 粗心大意
presence /ˈprɛzəns/
例句: n. 出席 ; 仪表 ; 风度 ; 鬼魂，神灵
In a meeting two people may exchange 例句:
looks by nodding heads or showing His presence in the office is

emotions. disruptive, so we need to get rid of
him as soon as possible.
note /noʊt/
prove /pruv/
vt. 注意 ; 记录 ; 对…加注释 ; 指出 vt. 证明，证实 ; [法]验证，检定 ; 显示
例句: vi. 显示出，证明是
In his notes, he predicted the 例句:
development of advanced weapons. We shouldn't promote anyone unless they

Sam has made some notes about what to prove themselves.
do at an interview. The police had to release him because
Note that the blood in the lungs flows they couldn't prove that he committed
in a loop from the heart. the crime.
Blood pressure, it was noted, plays a The best way to prove that something
major role in both forms of stroke. can be done is to do it.
If Caesar received a warning note, why
didn't he read it?
reason /ˈrizən/
oxygenate /ˈɑksɪdʒəneɪt/
n. 理由 ; 原因 ; 理性 ; 理智
vt.& vi. 推理，思考 ; 争辩 ; 辩论 ; 向…解释
v. 以氧处理，氧化
例句:
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There are a couple of reasons for the
From the left atrium, the oxygenated trip.
blood is pumped into another chamber, Their decisions are based on emotion,
the left ventricle. not reason.
peaceful /ˈpisfəl/ relation /rɪˈleɪʃn/
adj. 和平的 ; 爱好和平的 ; 安静的 ; 平静的 n. 关系 ; 联系 ; 关联 ; 亲属
例句: 例句:
Because of economic competition, Because of economic competition,

maintaining peaceful relations isn't maintaining peaceful relations isn't
easy. easy.
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After their divorce they managed to

maintain fairly good relations because
of their children.
release /rɪ'lis/
vt. 释放 ; 放开 ; 发布 ; 发行
n. 释放，排放，解除 ; 释放令 ; 公映的新影片，发
布的新闻[消息]
例句: vi. （工作等）进行 ; 延续 ; 逃跑 ; 行驶
An explosion is a rapid, violent vt. 使奔跑 ; 使…快速移动 ; 运行，经营 ; 划

release of energy.
In this case, to launch a product 例句:
means to release it to the market.
This exchange happens when blood cells
release carbon dioxide and absorb
through it.
oxygen.
ring /rɪŋ/
election.
settle /ˈsɛtl/
vt. 解决 ; 安排 ; 使定居 ; 使沉淀

vi. 下沉 ; 定居
n. 戒指，指环 ; 铃声，钟声 ; 环形物 ; 拳击场 n. 高背长靠椅
例句:
If we can't agree, we'll have to go to
例句:
court to settle our differences.
In boxing, the two boxers stand in a They refuse to negotiate, so I'm
boxing ring and hit each other. afraid the only way to settle the
I'm calling you now, and it's ringing. dispute will be through war.
settle down /ˈsɛtl daʊn/
run /rʌn/
定居 ; （使）安静下来 ; 平息 ; 落到地面上来
例句:
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People were settling down and forming improve them if you can.
communities.
humans could settle down and form sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/
permanent communities.
adj. 足够的 ; 充足的 ; 充分的
He is too upset to think clearly, so
he needs to settle down. 例句:
Without fresh air with sufficient

oxygen, the process won't keep us
skeletal /ˈskɛlɪtl/ healthy and alive.
survivor /sərˈvaɪvə(r)/
n. 幸存者，残存者 ; 生还者 ; 遗物，残存物 ; 重新

正常生活的人
例句:
After the earthquake the army came and

adj. 骨骼的，骸骨的 ; 骨瘦如柴的
distributed food and water to the
例句: survivors.
Our skeletal system provides support,

swap /swɑp/
n. 交换 ; 交换物，被掉换者
vi. 交换（工作）
solve /sɑlv/ vt. 用…替换，把…换成，掉换（过来）
vt. 解决 ; 解答 ; 解释 ; 清偿（债务）例句:
例句: To exchange means to swap or change one

thing for another.
Once they solved the problem, they
realized that there were several
solutions to choose from.
tire /taɪr/
standard /ˈstændərd/
n. 标准，规格 ; 旗，军旗 ; 度量衡标准 ; 直立支柱

adj. 标准的，合格的 ; 普遍的，一般的 ; 公认为优
秀的
例句:
Our quality is excellent, so your job

is to maintain our high standards and
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vt. 使…疲惫 ; 使…厌烦

n. （某一语言的）词汇 ; （尤指外语教科书中附有
vi. 厌烦 ; 疲劳
释义的）词汇表
n. 轮胎 ; 头饰
例句:
例句:
The vocabulary is different, but the
The process can be of almost any kind,
processes, flows and logical
from manufacturing a tire to creating
relationships are almost identical.
an advertisement.
unattractive /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/
volcano /vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ/
adj. 不吸引人的 ; 丑陋的 ; 无吸引力的 ; 枯燥的
例句:
She did well, but she's so

unattractive.
unselfishly /ʌn'selfɪʃlɪ/ n. 火山
adv. 不自私地，无私地例句:
例句: When the volcano erupted, it disrupted
To distribute or share means to pass air travel in the region for almost
around or give to others unselfishly. two weeks.
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ventricle /ˈvɛntrɪkəl/
accomplish /əˈkɑmplɪʃ/
vt. 完成 ; 达到（目的） ; 走完（路程、距离等） ;

使完美
例句:
It's amazing what people can accomplish

if they are determined.
n. 室，脑室，心室
例句:
antonym /ˈæntəˌnɪm/
From the left atrium, the oxygenated
n. 反义词
blood is pumped into another chamber,
the left ventricle. 例句:
The words silly and serious are

antonyms because they have opposite
vocabulary /vəˈkæbjəleri/
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meanings. in Japan are much higher than in

India.
The average score was 86.3.
appear /əˈpɪr/ Eleven students had below average
scores.
例句:
Alcatraz has often appeared in movies, bankrupt /ˈbæŋkˌrʌpt, -rəpt/

including "Escape from Alcatraz". adj. 破产的，倒闭的 ; 完全缺乏的 ; （名誉）扫地
It appeared to be a clever idea at 的，（智力等）完全丧失的 ; 垮了的，枯竭的
first, but it failed because it n. 破产者 ; 无力偿还债务者 ; 丧失（名誉，智力
ignored some important details. 等）的人
The first life appeared about a vt. 使破产，使枯竭，使极端贫困
billion years later.
例句:
The first plants didn't appear until
around 2 billion years ago. He's really smart, but he got fooled
into investing a lot of money into a
company that went bankrupt.
attainable /əˈteɪnəbl/
adj. 可到达的，可得到的
break one's promise
例句:
食言，不守诺言 ; 违约 ; 自食其言 ; 破约
To be realistic means to be possible
例句:
and attainable.
I doubt if he's being sincere, so we
average /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/ breaks his promise.
She's upset because he has broken his
promise again.
平均数的
vt. [数学] 计算…的平均值 ; 调和，拉平 ; 分摊 ; 按
比例（或平均）分配（利润等）
brightness /ˈbraɪtnɪs/
vi. 平均：作为或达到一个中间值 ; 维持（有利的） n. 亮度 ; 明亮 ; 光泽度 ; 灯火通明

平均价格
例句:
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To be brilliant means to be highly
Eleven students scored higher than intelligent, or exceptional in
average. brightness.
She works an average of 8 hours a day,
which is 1/3 of her day.
Martin averages 9 hours a day at work, brilliant /ˈbrɪljənt/
compared to Emma's 8.
However, the average living conditions
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adj. 明亮的 ; <非正式>美好的 ; 闪耀的 ; 才华横溢 please don't interrupt me.

的 If she wears something that short,
n. 宝石 ; 钻石 nobody will be able to concentrate.
例句:
There's no doubt that he is a brilliant concentration /ˌkɑnsnˈtreɪʃn/

scientist, but he is a very poor
n. 集中 ; 专心 ; 关注 ; 浓度
manager.
It's amazing how such a brilliant man 例句:
can be so stupid around women!
Russia had the highest concentration of
wealth, at over 80%!
clever /ˈklɛvɚ/
adj. 聪明的，灵巧的 ; 英俊的，风采优雅的 ; 性情 contrast /ˈkɑntræst/

温良的 ; 油腔滑调的
n. 对比，对照 ; 差异 ; 对照物，对立面 ; [摄]反差
例句:
例句:
Innovative people are usually clever
In contrast to the US, 10% of Japan's
and creative.
population had less than half of the
He found a clever solution that
total wealth.
allowed us to reduce costs.
In these two examples, we see the
contrast.
comparison /kəmˈpærɪsən/
n. 比较，对照 ; [语]比喻 ; 比较级 crucial /ˈkruʃəl/
例句: adj. 关键性的，极其显要的 ; 决定性的 ; 十字形的
In this chart we see some comparisons 例句:

with other countries.
Getting that data is crucial for our
success.
concentrate /ˈkɑnsntreɪt/
We can't do this without their help,
so it's crucial that you get them to
vt.& vi. 专心于 ; 注意 ; 集中 ; 聚集 cooperate.
vt. 浓缩，（使）浓缩 ; [采矿]汰选 ; 选矿，精选，
富集
vi. 凝缩，浓缩，提纯 cruel /ˈkruəl/
n. 浓缩物
adj. 残酷的，残忍的 ; 使人痛苦的，让人受难的 ;
adj. 集中起来的，经过浓缩的
无情的，严酷的
例句:
例句:
In some countries much of the wealth is
He can be cruel when he doesn't like
concentrated in just a few people.
someone, so don't expect him to be
I'm trying hard to concentrate, so
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nice to you. n. 离婚 ; 分离
vt. 与…离婚 ; 分离
vt.& vi. 与（某人）离婚，判（某人）离婚
cruelty /ˈkruəlti/
例句:
n. 残忍 ; 残忍的行为 ; 残酷行为 ; 虐待
What happened? Did they get a divorce?
例句: His wife divorced him and took most of
his assets with her.
I can never forgive him for his
cruelty, so don't ask me to meet with
him ever again.
doubt /daʊt/
n. 怀疑，疑虑 ; 未确定
develop /dɪˈvɛləp/ vt. 怀疑，疑惑
vi. 不确定，不能肯定或怀疑
vi. 发展 ; 生长 ; 形成 ; 发达
vt. 发展 ; 开发 ; 研制 ; 冲洗（胶片）例句:
例句: There is no longer any doubt that this

is happening.
I doubt if he's being sincere, so we
nature.
breaks his promise.
efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
pressure. n. 效率，效能 ; 实力，能力 ; [物]性能 ; 功效

例句:
sales team.
sales team.
distribution /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuʃən/
n. 分配，分布 ; [法]（无遗嘱死亡者的）财产分配 ; entrance /ˈentrəns/

[无线]频率分布 ; [电]配电
n. 入口，进口 ; 进入 ; 进入方法，进入方式 ; 入场
例句: 权
Population growth and distribution of vt. 使出神，使入迷 ; 使喜悦，使狂喜
wealth are also important factors. 例句:
divorce /dɪˈvɔrs/ a subway entrance.

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He made an impressive entrance, but n. 滑稽人物 ; 笑话，有趣的故事 ; 滑稽连环漫画栏 ;

when he left the meeting he looked （英）（比赛用）单人双桨小艇
tired and defeated.
例句:
He expects people to laugh when he's

extreme /ɪkˈstrim/ being silly, but I don't think it's
funny.
adj. 极端的，过激的 ; 极限的，非常的 ; 末端的 ;
（政治上）急进的
n. 极端 ; 困境 ; [数]极限值 ; [常用复数]在两末端的
gross domestic
事物
product /ɡros dəˈmɛstɪk ˈprɑdəkt/
例句:
国内生产毛额，国内生产总值
To be crucial means to be of extreme
例句:
importance, or the opposite of
optional. It ranks the countries by their Gross
Something that is critical is of Domestic Product, or GDP.
extreme importance.
guide /ɡaɪd/
figure out /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
vt. 引路 ; 指导 ; 操纵 ; 影响
计算出 ; 弄明白 ; 解决 ; 想出 n. 指导者 ; 向导 ; 导游 ; 有指导意义的事物
例句: 例句:
I never expected this, so now I've got It seems as if they have a built-in map
to figure out what to do with it. that guides them for hundreds of
miles.
She's still young and naive, so we
for real /fɔr ˈriəl/ can't give her too much responsibility
without someone to guide her.
严肃的，认真的 ; <美俗>真正的
例句:
Are you sure it's for real and there impress /ɪmˈprɛs/
isn't a mistake? vt. 印 ; 给…以深刻印象 ; 使铭记
Why didn't the villagers come to help n. 印象 ; 印记
him when the wolf came for real?
例句:
She impressed everyone with her

funny /ˈfʌni/ powerful speech.
adj. 有趣的，好笑的，滑稽的 ; （口）稀奇的，古

怪的，奇异的 ; 有病的，不舒服的 ; 狡猾的，欺骗
（性）的，可疑的，不光明的
impressive /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
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adj. 给人印象深刻的，感人的 ; 引人注目的 ; 可观 To be brilliant means to be highly

的 ; 显赫 intelligent, or exceptional in
brightness.
例句:
His presentation was so impressive that

we decided to hire him right away. investment /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
They have an impressive website, but
the quality of their products is
pathetic.
in case /ɪn kes/
假使 ; 免得 ; 以防 ; 也许
例句: n. 投资，投资额 ; 封锁 ; （时间、精力的）投入 ;

I doubt if he's being sincere, so we 值得买的东西
should protect ourselves in case he 例句:
breaks his promise.
Income is money received for work or
from investments.
inability /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ He ended up losing his entire

investment.
n. 无能，无力 ; 无才能 ; 无能为力
例句:
We were soon disappointed by her

lacking
inability to meet her goals. v. 缺乏，缺少(lack的现在分词) ; 不足
adj. 缺乏的 ; 没有的 ; 不足的
例句:
incredible /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
What is lacking at his new company?
adj. 不可思议的 ; 惊人的 ; 难以置信的 ; 未必可能的 To be naive means to be overly simple
例句: and lacking experience.
To be amazing means to be incredible or

so good as to be hard to believe.
lottery /ˈlɑtəri/
n. 彩票 ; 碰运气的事
intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlədʒənt/ 例句:
adj. 聪明的 ; 理解力强的 ; 有智力的 ; [计]智能的 Guess what, I've just won the lottery,
例句: 50 million dollars!
There are some who say that AIs are

going to be more intelligent than we
manipulative /məˈnɪpjəleɪtɪv/
are!
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adj. 巧妙处理的 ; 操作的 ; 用手处理的 ; 管理的 He's going to give notice and then
例句:
on.
To be cruel means to be mean, To give notice to an employer means to
manipulative and hurtful. notify them that you are going to
quit.
might as well /maɪt æz wɛl/
还是…的好，不妨 ; 莫如 ; 何妨 optional /ˈɑpʃənl/
例句: adj. 可选择的 ; 随意的，任意的 ; 非强制的 ; 选修科

目
I might as well have some fun and enjoy
the rich life for a while. 例句:
To be crucial means to be of extreme

importance, or the opposite of
move up /muv ʌp/ optional.
（使）升级，提升
例句:
overly /ˈoʊvərli/
Improving education and developing job
adv. 过度地，极度地
skills can help people move up in an
economy. 例句:
To be naive means to be overly simple

and lacking experience.
naive /nɑˈiv/
adj. 幼稚的 ; 天真的 ; 单纯的

pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/
例句:
adj. 令人同情的，可怜的 ; 又笨又可怜的，无价值
I think we can take advantage of him
的 ; 荡气回肠
because he's naive and impatient.
例句:
The ideas in his paper were brilliant,

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ but the quality of his writing was
n. 注意 ; 布告 ; 警告 ; 预告 pathetic.
vt.& vi. 注意 They have an impressive website, but
vt. 通知 ; 留心 ; 关照 ; 注意到 the quality of their products is
vi. 引起注意 pathetic.
例句:
He didn't notice that it was the wrong projection /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/

bus.
n. 预测 ; 规划，设计 ; [心]投射 ; 突起物
consulate would be closed that day. 例句:
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Their company failed because their
sales projections were unrealistic and
vt.& vi. 共有 ; 共用 ; 均摊
their expenses were way too high.
raise income 例句:
例句: She shares her selfies with her friends

online.
With better education and training, the
poor can increase their ability to get
better jobs and raise their income.
rank /ræŋk/
others.
n. 阶层，等级 ; 军衔 ; 次序，顺序 ; 行列 deepest feelings and emotions.
vt.& vi. 排列，使成横排 ; 把…分类 Another important factor is how the
vt. 排列 ; 超过，高于 ; 把…分等级 wealth of a country is shared.
vi. 位于 ; 使成横排 ; 抱怨 ; 吹毛求疵，揭疮疤
adj. 讨厌的 ; 极端的 ; 繁茂的 ; 恶臭的
例句: shock /ʃɑk/
This chart ranks the countries by their n. 休克 ; 震惊 ; 震动 ; 打击

Gross Domestic Product, or GDP. vt. 使休克 ; 使震惊 ; 使震动 ; 使受电击
The data would be public and rank vi. 感到震惊 ; 受到震动 ; 堆成禾束堆
everyone's activities. adj. 浓密的 ; 蓬乱的
例句:
realistic /ˌriəˈlɪstɪk/
I'm still in shock, so I haven't had
time to think.
adj. 现实的 ; [艺] 现实主义的，[哲]实在论（者）
的 ; 逼真的 ; 栩栩如生的
例句: silly /ˈsɪli/
He isn't being realistic when he adj. 蠢的 ; 糊涂的 ; 不明事理的 ; 没头脑的

expects to charge such high prices for n. （常用于向孩子指出其愚蠢行为）傻孩子，淘气
his products. 鬼 ; 傻子，蠢货
It's ok for you to have high 例句:

expectations, but they need to be
That kind of silly behavior isn't
realistic or you'll fail.
acceptable in our office.
Don't worry about what she said
share /ʃer/
because she was just being silly.
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sincere /sɪnˈsɪr/ adj. 不切实际的 ; 不现实的 ; 空想的 ; 不实在的
adj. 真诚的，诚挚的 ; 〈古〉纯粹的，不掺假的 ; 例句:

真心实意的 ; 真实的 Their company failed because their
例句: sales projections were unrealistic and

their expenses were way too high.
I think she was being sincere, so I
think we can trust her.
Sometimes it's very difficult to know
weakness /ˈwiknɪs/
if someone is being sincere or is just
a good liar. n. 弱点，缺点 ; 软弱，优柔寡断 ; 弱，衰弱，虚弱 ;
〈口〉偏爱，癖好
例句:
size /saɪz/
He isn't as clever as he thinks he is,
n. 大小，尺寸 ; 规模 ; 胶料，浆糊 ; 巨大，大量 so we may be able to find a weakness
vt. 按大小排列 ; 改变…的大小 ; 上胶料，上浆 ; 上 in his plan.
涂料 SWOT is an acronym for Strengths,
adj. 一定尺寸的 Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.
例句:
The GDP is one way of measuring the

size of an economy.
wealthy /ˈwɛlθi/
adj. 富有的 ; 充分的

n. 富人，有钱人，阔人
solution /səˈluʃən/ 例句:
n. 解决 ; 溶解 ; 溶液 ; 答案 So the size of a country's economy
例句: isn't the only factor that determines
how wealthy its citizens are.
He found a clever solution that allowed
us to reduce costs.
Those problems are not trivial, so we
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need to find a solution.
a current of
take sth seriously 例句:
The solar wind is a current of charged

例句:
particles coming at us from the Sun.
This is no time for silly behavior, so
I'm asking everyone to work harder and
take things seriously. answer /ˈænsə(r)/
vt.& vi. 答复 ; 解答 ; 答辩 ; 适应
unrealistic /ˌʌnriəˈlɪstɪk/ n. 回答 ; 答案 ; 反应 ; 足以媲美的人
例句:
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We can't give you a definite answer
I'll be right back.
until we get more information.
I've considered and reconsidered your
request, but the answer is still no.
10:45.
anticipate /ænˈtɪsəˌpet/ He is wearing hiking boots and is

vt. 预感 ; 预见 ; 预料 ; 先于…行动 When you have a sore throat, the back
vi. 过早地提出 ; 过早地考虑（或说、做）一件事 ; of your throat is often red and
（在口头或用文字）预言 ; 预测 infected.
例句: This underlines the importance of
by strong evidence.
approximately /əˈprɑksɪmətli/
base /bes/
n. 基础 ; 基地 ; 根据 ; 基数（如十进制的10 和二进
adv. 近似地，大约 ; 许
制的2）
例句: vt. 基于 ; 把…建立在 ; 把…放在或设在（基地） ;
The most recent event happened 把…置于底座（或基座）上

adj. 卑鄙的 ; 低级的 ; 贱的，劣的 ; 庶生的
approximately 41,000 years ago.
例句:
argument /ˈɑrgjumənt/
The water drops from the top of the
upper fall to the base of the lower
n. 争论，争吵 ; 论据 ; [数]幅角 ; 主题，情节 fall.
Until we move into the new building
例句:
we'll use this office as our temporary
After hearing arguments for and against
base.
the project, we have reached a
conclusion.
begin /ˈbeɡɪn/
back /bæk/ vt.& vi. 开始 ; 着手 ; 创始 ; 创办

例句:
的）靠背
vt. 使后退 ; 支持 ; 加背书于 ; 下赌注于 If today is Friday, the weekend begins
vi. 后退 ; 倒退 tomorrow.
adj. 背部的 ; 后面的 ; 以前的 ; 拖欠的 At 4:00, she sits down at the piano
adv. 以前 ; 向后地 and begins to practice.
例句: We can't begin the project until you
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break up /brek ʌp/ We have concluded that there are too

many risks, so we're going to cancel
结束 ; （使）破碎 ; 放假 ; （使）散开 the project.
例句: To conclude my presentation, here is a
summary of my recommendations.
If you keep talking like that, we had
better break up.
My boyfriend and I have just had
another fight. I think I'm going to
consult /kənˈsʌlt/
break up with him. vi. 商议，商量 ; [医]会诊 ; 咨询 ; 充当顾问

vt. 请教 ; 翻阅 ; 求教于 ; 顾及
例句:
catastrophe /kəˈtæstrəfi/
She's angry because he made an
n. 大灾难 ; 惨败 ; 悲剧的结局 ; 地表突然而猛烈的 investment without consulting her.
变动，灾变
例句:
Otherwise it will be too late to

core /kɔr, kor/
prevent a catastrophe. n. 中心，核心，精髓 ; 果心，果核 ; [地质学]地核 ;

[计] 磁心
vt. 去（果）核，挖去…的果心 ; 提取岩芯（样品）
concentrate /ˈkɑnsntreɪt/ 例句:
vt.& vi. 专心于 ; 注意 ; 集中 ; 聚集 Deep inside the Earth is a solid iron
vt. 浓缩，（使）浓缩 ; [采矿]汰选 ; 选矿，精选， core, surrounded by a liquid metal
富集 outer core.
vi. 凝缩，浓缩，提纯
n. 浓缩物
adj. 集中起来的，经过浓缩的 decade /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/
例句:
n. 十年，十年间 ; 十个一组 ; 十年期
In some countries much of the wealth is
例句:
concentrated in just a few people.
I'm trying hard to concentrate, so Recent studies have found that the
please don't interrupt me. Earth's magnetic field has weakened
If she wears something that short, about 5% per decade.
nobody will be able to concentrate.
definite /ˈdɛfənɪt/
conclude /kənˈklud/ adj. 明确的 ; 一定的 ; 肯定 ; 有把握
vt.& vi. 结束，终止 ; 推断 ; 议定例句:

vt. 得出结论 ; 缔结 ; 推断出 ; 决定
vi. 终了 ; 作出决定或达成协议
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We can't begin the project until you In meditation, people empty their minds
give us a more definite schedule. of any thought.
Until we have more definite Your promises are just empty words.
information about your plans, we can't
make any promises.
forward /ˈfɔrwərd/
adv. 前进地 ; 向前 ; 至将来 ; 提前地

definitely /ˈdefɪnətli/
adj. 向前方的 ; 迅速的 ; （社会、政治）进步的 ; 早
adv. 明确地 ; 确切地 ; 一定地 ; 肯定地熟的
int. （表强烈的肯定）当然 vt. 促进，助长 ; （按新地址）转寄 ; 发送
n. 前锋
例句:
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We don't know their exact location, but
they are definitely in this general Learning about the electromagnetic
area. force and how to use it was a major
step forward.
With the right attitude he can find a
deflect /dɪˈflɛkt/ way forward.
The less you ask for now, the greater
vt.& vi. 使歪斜 ; 使弯曲 ; 偏转，偏离
your bonus as we move forward.
例句: Going forward, what will be the role
When the solar wind nears the Earth, of technological advancements in our
the Earth's magnetic field deflects it lives?
away.
fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/
electrically /ɪˈlɛktrɪklɪ/ adj. 基础的，基本的，根本的，重要的，原始的，
adv. 用电力，有关电地主要的，十分重大的 ; [物]基频的，基谐波的 ; [乐]

基音的
例句: n. 原理，原则，基本，根本，基础 ; [乐]基音 ; [物]
The electric force is the force between 基频，基谐波
electrically charged particles such as 例句:
electrons and protons.
There are several fundamental forces
that hold our universe together.
empty /ˈɛmpti/
adj. 空的，空虚的，空洞的 ; 空闲的，无效的，徒 get lost /ɡɛt lɔst/

劳的 ; 无聊的，愚蠢的 ; 言语或行动空洞的
vt. （使）成为空的，把…弄空 ; 把…腾出来迷路 ; 转向 ; 迷航 ; 迷失方向
vi. 成为空的 ; 流空例句:

n. 空车 ; 空的东西
Birds and other forms of life could
例句: become confused and get lost.
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Interviews are one way to find out
historical /hɪˈstɔrɪkl/ about a person who applies for a job.

She is interviewing a famous
adj. 历史的，历史上的 ; 有关历史研究的 ; 有根据
basketball player.
的 ; 基于史实的
Of the job candidates we interviewed,
例句: he was the obvious choice.
There is very little historical

evidence to show that previous
reversals have caused extinctions.
invader /ɪnˈvedɚ/
Machu Picchu is one of the world's n. 侵略者 ; 侵入者 ; 侵犯者 ; 侵入物

most impressive historical sites.
例句:
Once they established permanent

insignificant /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ boundaries, they had to fight to
defend their territory from invaders.
adj. 不重要的 ; 微小的 ; 毫无意义的 ; 不足道
例句:
Trivial means of little or no

manufacturing /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər
ɪŋ/
importance, insignificant.
n. 制造业，工业
adj. 制造业的，制造的
inspection /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ v. （大规模）制造( manufacture的现在分词 ) ; 捏
造 ; 加工 ; 粗制滥造（文学作品）
n. 检查 ; 检验 ; 视察 ; 检阅
例句:
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It revolutionized communication,
Work on the project resumed once we
transportation and manufacturing.
passed the safety inspection.
mass /mæs/
n. 大量，大多 ; 块，堆，团 ; [物理学]质量 ; 弥撒曲

vt.& vi. （使）集中，聚集
adj. 群众的 ; 大规模的 ; 整个的 ; 集中的
vi. 聚集起来
vt. 使集合
例句:
The causes of mass extinction events

are unsolved mysteries.
n. 接见 ; 采访 ; 面试 ; 会谈
vt.& vi. 面试 Gravity is the force between objects
vt. 采访 ; 访问 ; 会见 ; （私下）提问 that have mass.
例句:
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metal /ˈmɛtl/ 例句:
n. 金属 ; 金属元素 ; 成色 ; 金色 I won the game because it was easy to
vt. 以金属覆盖 anticipate my opponent's next move.
例句:
The moving electric currents inside otherwise /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

this liquid metal create a magnetic
adv. 否则 ; 另外 ; 别的方式
field.
adj. 别的，另外的 ; 不同的
conj. 否则，不然
move /muv/ 例句:
vt.& vi. 移动，搬动 Otherwise it will be too late to
vi. 搬家 ; 行动 ; 进展 ; （机器等）开动 prevent a catastrophe.
vt. 提议 ; 使感动 ; 摇动 ; 变化
n. 改变 ; 迁移
outer /ˈaʊtɚ/
例句:
adj. 外面的，外部的 ; 远离内部（中心）的 ; [哲]客
观外界的，物质的
n. 环外命中
The traffic doesn't move.
The Earth moves in two ways. 例句:
Deep inside the Earth is a solid iron

core, surrounded by a liquid metal
near /nɪr/ outer core.
adv. （空间）在近处 ; 在附近 ; （时间）临近 ;

（程度）几乎
prep. （表示程度）接近 ; （表示位置）靠近 ; （表 overwhelm /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
示时间）将近 ; 接近于（某种状态） vt. 淹没 ; 压倒 ; 覆盖 ; 压垮
adj. 近的 ; 亲密的 ; 近似 ; （亲属关系）近亲
例句:
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Even though he tried to anticipate our
This boy is standing behind a chair attack, we were able to overwhelm his
near the door. defenses.
There are two subway stops near here. Experts predict that public health
When the solar wind nears the Earth, systems will be overwhelmed and unable
the Earth's magnetic field deflects it to react quickly enough.
away.
patient /ˈpeʃənt/
opponent /əˈpoʊnənt/
n. 对手 ; 反对者 ; 敌手
adj. 对立的 ; 敌对的
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permanently /ˈpəmənəntlɪ/
adv. 永久地，长期不变地
例句:
He plans to stay there permanently.
adj. 有耐性的 ; 能容忍的

place /ples/
n. 患者 ; 病人 ; 病号 n. 位 ; 地方 ; 职位 ; 座位
vt. 放置 ; 获名次 ; 投资 ; 评价
例句:
vi. 得名次 ; 名列前茅 ; [美国英语][赛马]得第二名 ;
She likes to help her patients. 准确把…推到预定地点
They do their best to help the
例句:
patients.
This is only a temporary position, so Let's have breakfast together. Do you
please be patient. know a good place?
If you go by car, there's no place to
park.
pause /pɔz/ People need a place to live in and
sleep.
n. 暂时的停顿 ; 犹豫 ; （诗中）节奏的停顿 ; [乐]延
That company places people in part-
长号
time, temporary positions.
vi. 暂停，中止 ; 逗留，停滞 ; （按暂停键）暂停放
音 ; 犹豫
例句: point /pɔɪnt/

To resume means to continue or start n. 点 ; 要点 ; 得分 ; 标点
again after a pause. vt. （意思上）指向 ; 削尖 ; 加标点于 ; 指路
I notice that when you present you vi. 表明 ; 指向
always pause between ideas.
例句:

permanent /ˈpɜrmənənt/ distance from its center.
adj. 永久（性）的，永恒的，不变的，耐久的，持
average score.
久的，经久的 ; 稳定的 ; 常务的，常设的
n. 电烫发，烫发
promise.
例句: We can't agree to your proposal unless
If you do well as a temporary worker, you clarify a few points.
you may be hired for a permanent
position.
position /pəˈzɪʃən/
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n. 位置，方位 ; 地位，职位 ; 态度 ; 状态 v. 再估价 ; 再评价 ; 再课税 ; 再摊派

vt. 安置 ; 把…放在适当位置 ; 给…定位 ; 驻扎军队
例句:
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To reconsider means to reassess or
Their positions are almost fixed. think about something again.
them to do it. repel /rɪˈpɛl/
We can only offer him a temporary
vt. 击退 ; 使厌恶 ; 抵制 ; 使不愉快
position in the company.
I don't think we should hire her, 例句:
certainly not for a sales position. Electric charges attract or repel each
other with a force that depends on the
distance between them.
possibility /ˌpɑsəˈbɪləti/
n. 可能，可能性 ; 希望，可能发生的事物
resident /ˈrɛzɪdənt, -ˌdɛnt/
例句:
adj. 定居的，常驻的 ; [计]常驻的，常存于内存中
They think there is a possibility that
的 ; [动]不迁徙的（鸟兽等） ; 固有的，内在的
it could cause many problems.
n. 居民 ; （旅馆的）住宿者 ; 住院医师
He should be prepared for the
possibility that he will never walk 例句:
again. He has decided to become a permanent

resident of China.
precise /prɪˈsaɪs/
adj. 清晰的 ; 精确的 ; 正规的 ; 精密

restore /rɪˈstɔr, -ˈstor/
vt. 归还 ; 交还 ; 使恢复 ; 修复
例句:
vt.& vi. 恢复（某种情况或感受） ; 使复原 ; 使复位 ;
To be definite means to be well 使复职
defined, precise, certain and
例句:
unchanging.
We resumed watching the movie as soon
as the wireless connection was
radiation /ˌrediˈeʃən/ restored.
n. 辐射 ; 放射物 ; 辐射状 ; 分散
例句: resume /rɪ'zjum/

An increase in radiation causes some v. 重新开始 ; 继续 ; 恢复职位
forms of cancer.
例句:
Send me your resume and I'll let people

reassess /ˌriːəˈses/ know you're looking for a job.
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Work on the project resumed once we The priest tells him to look into the
passed the safety inspection. reverse side of the mirror, but never
We resumed watching the movie as soon to look in the front side.
as the wireless connection was Scientists now believe that the
restored. Earth's magnetic field is about to
reverse.
return /rɪˈtɜrn/

satellite /ˈsætlˌaɪt/
例句:
What can you do if she doesn't return

it?
We can't make a reservation for your
flight until you give us a definite
return date.
n. 卫星 ; 人造卫星 ; 卫星国 ; 卫星区
They are returning home in the
v. 通过通讯卫星播送[传播]
evening.
She can't return to school until her 例句:
cold is gone.
It also protects the satellites that we
use for communication.
reversal /rɪˈvɜrsl/
n. 倒转，颠倒 ; 反复 ; 逆转，反转 ; [法]撤消 shut down /ʃʌt daʊn/
例句: 完全关闭 ; 停工 ; 停下
At its current rate, the next reversal 例句:

could happen within the next century.
When we lost electricity everything
The possibility that a field reversal
shut down, but a few minutes later the
would be an extinction event is very
power returned.
low.
reverse /rɪˈvɜrs/
simply /ˈsɪmpli/
adv. 简单地，朴素地 ; （引出概括或解释）不过，

vt.& vi. （使）反转 ; （使）颠倒 ; 掉换，交换 ; [法]
仅仅 ; 简直 ; <非正>实在
撤消，推翻
vi. 倒退 ; [桥牌]逆叫例句:
adj. 反面的 ; 颠倒的 ; 倒开的 ; [生]倒卷的 That's a really strong word for simply
n. 倒转，反向 ; [机]回动 ; 倒退 ; 失败 disagreeing.
例句:
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speak /spik/ and developed a strong interest in

nature.
vt.& vi. 讲，谈 ; 演说 ; 从某种观点来说
例句:

summarize /ˈsʌməˌraɪz/
I speak two languages, English and vt. 总结，概述

French.
例句:
I was planning to vote against him, To conclude means to reach a decision
but after hearing him speak, I'm going or summarize the main points.
to reconsider.
surprise /sərˈpraɪz/
step /stɛp/ vt. 使惊奇 ; 突袭 ; 意外发现
n. 惊喜，惊奇 ; 意外的事
n. 步，脚步 ; 步骤，手段 ; 步调 ; 级别
vt.& vi. 举步，行走 ; 踩，踏上 ; 跨入 ; 轻快地走例句:
vi. 踏，踩 ; 走
She doesn't want any more surprises.
vt. 跳舞 ; 迈步 ; 使成阶梯状
例句: the consulate was closed.
Learning about the electromagnetic They may surprise us by starting an
force and how to use it was a major unexpected attack.
step forward.
A flow chart shows how a process
begins and ends, and the steps in
switch /swɪtʃ/
between. n. 开关 ; 转换，转换器 ; 软鞭子 ; [信]接线台
vt.& vi. 转变，改变 ; 转换 ; 关闭电流 ; 鞭打
vt. 转换 ; 挥动（棍棒、鞭子等） ; 迅速转动 ; 鞭打
strong /strɔŋ/ vi. 交换 ; 调换
adj. 强的 ; 坚强的 ; 强烈的 ; 强壮的例句:

A magnetic field reversal happens when
例句: the Earth's magnetic poles switch
We need good health to keep us strong. places.

disagreeing.
temporary /ˈtempəreri/
birds are strong indicators of water. adj. 临时的，暂时的 ; 短暂的

This underlines the importance of n. 临时工，临时雇员
例句:
by strong evidence.
Leonardo spent a lot of time outdoors We can only offer him a temporary
position in the company.
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there's no need to do up until /ʌp ʌnˈtɪl/

sth 到
例句: 例句:
It's a trivial detail, so there's no Up until a couple of hundred years ago,

need to worry about it. very little was known about this
force.
trivial /ˈtrɪviəl/
adj. 琐碎的，无价值的 ; 平常的，平凡的 ; 不重要

wireless /ˈwaɪərləs/
的 ; [生]种的 adj. 不用电线的，用无线电波传送的
例句: n. 无线电，无线电话系统 ; 无线电接收机或发射机
Those problems are not trivial, so we 例句:
need to find a solution. We resumed watching the movie as soon

She spends her time worrying about as the wireless connection was
trivial details, so she wastes a lot restored.
of time.
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For important meetings, he can use a

Part 1 virtual assistant.
airbag /ˈerəbæg/
badly /ˈbædli/
n. 安全气袋
adv. 非常，在很大程度上 ; 坏，拙劣地 ; 不利地，
例句: 有害地
The taxi's airbag had also deployed, 例句:
absorbing much of the impact.
He won't take being treated badly and
threatened too many times.
amuse /əˈmjuz/ My boss treated everyone badly, and I

was tired of it.
vt. 使人发笑 ; 逗乐 ; 使消遣 ; 娱乐 Had he put on his seatbelt, he might
例句: not have been injured so badly.

watching the sheep, so he found ways
to amuse himself.
branch /bræntʃ/
This piece of writing was done to n. 树枝 ; 分支 ; 部门，分科 ; 支流

amuse the reader by presenting some vi. 分支形成 ; 分支扩张 ; 扩大某人的兴趣，业务或
crazy logic. 活动范围 ; [计]下分支的指令
vt. 使分支 ; 使分叉 ; 用枝形叶脉刺绣花纹装饰
例句:
annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/
Mathematics is used by all other
adj. 恼怒的，气恼的 branches of science.
v. 使烦恼，使恼怒，干扰，打扰(annoy的过去式和 The branches of gum trees are a rich
过去分词) source of water, but the leaves are
例句: poisonous.
Annoyed, the villagers returned to the

village and back to their normal
activities.
characterize /ˈkærəktəˌraɪz/
To be annoyed means to be upset and a vt. 描述（人或物）的特性 ; 具有…的特征

bit irritated. vi. 塑造人物
例句:
assistant /əˈsɪstənt/
How would you characterize Harry's
personality?
n. 助手，助理 ; [化学]（染色的）助剂 ; 辅助物 ; 店 How do traditional stories
员，伙计 characterize love?
adj. 助理的 ; 辅助的 ; 有帮助的 ; 副的
例句:
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cheap /tʃip/ 例句:
adj. 便宜的，廉价的 ; 劣质的，低劣的 ; 小气的， There is no reason for despair or
可鄙的 feeling sorry for oneself.

adv. 便宜地 ; 卑鄙地
例句:
disability /ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪti/
I'll see if they have it in another
n. 无力，无能 ; 残疾 ; [法]无能力，无资格
color, but it isn't cheap.
例句:
Harry has good disability insurance, so

commodity /kəˈmɑdəti/ money won't be a problem for a while.
n. 商品 ; 日用品 ; 有价值的物品 ; 有利，有益 Memory loss is one example of a
disability.
例句:
To survive, your first task will be to

find water, a rare commodity in the drill /drɪl/
desert.
n. 操练 ; 钻头 ; 军事训练 ; （应对紧急情况的）演
习
cynic /ˈsɪnɪk/
vt.& vi. 钻（孔） ; 打（眼） ; 操练 ; 训练
vt. 作…演习，操练
n. 愤世嫉俗者，讽世者 ; 犬儒学派的人
例句:
adj. 愤世嫉俗的 ; 犬儒学派的
One way to build a fire is to use the
例句:
hand drill method.
I'm afraid I'm becoming a bit of a
cynic.
He is a cynic that few people enjoy drug /drʌɡ/
being around.
n. 药物 ; 药剂 ; 麻醉药 ; 毒品
vt. （在食物或饮料中）投放麻醉药，下麻醉药 ; 掺
麻醉药于 ; 使服麻醉药 ; 使服毒品
deploy /dɪˈplɔɪ/
vi. 使服麻醉药，用药麻醉，使服兴奋剂
vt.&vi. （尤指军事行动）使展开 ; 施展 ; 有效地利例句:
用
The new drugs being developed might
例句: make it possible for the nerves to
The taxi's airbag had also deployed, grow back.
absorbing much of the impact. It was an overdose of drugs and
alcohol that nearly killed him.
despair /dɪˈsper/ drugs and drank a lot of alcohol.
n. 绝望 ; 使人绝望的人（或事物）
vi. 绝望
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enable /ɛˈnebəl/ n. 摩擦 ; 冲突，不和 ; 摩擦力
vt. 使能够，提供做…的权利[措施] ; 使可能 ; 授予例句:

权利或方法 The idea is to use friction to create
例句: enough heat to ignite the tinder.
It enables people to meet remotely,

with video and audio connections.
glare /gler/
vt.& vi. 怒目而视

essential /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/ vi. 发强光
n. 强光 ; 怒视 ; 瞪眼 ; 炫耀
adj. 基本的 ; 必要的 ; 本质的 ; 精华的
n. 必需品 ; 基本要素 ; 必不可少的东西例句:
例句: This can help to shield you from the

glare and scorching heat of the sun.
Nights can be cold, so knowing how to
make a fire is essential.
If something is essential, it is graze /ɡrez/
necessary or very important.
vt.&vi. 放牧 ; （让动物）吃草 ; 轻擦，擦破
vt. 擦过，掠过
feast /fist/ n. 放牧 ; 擦伤
n. 盛会 ; 宴会 ; 宗教节日 ; 使人欢快的事物（或活例句:
动） The sheep were grazing peacefully.

vi. 大吃大喝，享用美食 ; 参加宴会
vt. 款待（某人），宴请（某人）
例句:
guarantee /ˌɡærənˈti/
The wolf, having nothing to fear, n. 保证，担保 ; 保证人，保证书 ; 抵押品
feasted on several of the sheep and vt. 保证，担保
then slipped back into the forest. 例句:
frantic /ˈfræntɪk/
improve his image.
Even if he works hard, there's no
adj. 发疯似的 ; 发狂的 ; 厉害的 ; 非常的 guarantee that he'll be able to walk
例句: again.
Nobody believed that there was really a

wolf, so they ignored his frantic gum /ɡʌm/
calls for help.
n. 口香糖 ; 树胶 ; 黏胶 ; 牙龈
vt.& vi. 胶合 ; 涂以树胶 ; 使…有粘性
friction /ˈfrɪkʃən/ 例句:
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The branches of gum trees are a rich n. （小山的）山坡 ; 山腰

source of water, but the leaves are
例句:
poisonous.
A dental X-ray is a picture of your A mischievous boy was given the task of
teeth and gums. tending sheep on a hillside near a
An X-ray shows what can't be seen on village.
the surface of the teeth and gums.
icy /ˈaɪsi/
hairy /ˈheri/ adj. 寒冷的，冰冷的 ; 结冰的 ; 冷冰冰的，不友好
adj. 多毛的 ; 毛制的，仿毛的 ; [俚] 险象环生的，危的
险的例句:
例句: The weather was terrible and the road
What he saw from the tree was a was icy.

chasing after the sheep.
indicator /ˈɪndɪˌketɚ/
n. 指示器 ; [化]指示剂 ; 指示者

harsh /hɑrʃ/
例句:
adj. 粗糙的 ; 刺耳的 ; 严厉的，严格的 ; 残酷的
例句: birds are strong indicators of water.
This vast area is famous for its harsh

desert climate.
To be brutal means to be harsh or
infer /ɪnˈfɚ/
cruel. vt. 推断 ; 猜想，推理 ; 暗示 ; 意指
vi. 作出推论
heal /hil/
例句:
From this passage we can infer that the

vt. 恢复健康的状态 ; 使恢复正常 ; 使（某人）精神
boy was mischievous and selfish.
恢复健康
vi. 变得完整和健全
例句: make a living /mek e ˈlɪvɪŋ/

Some of his nerves had been damaged, 赚钱过活 ; 营生 ; 糊口谋生 ; 谋生
but there is a chance that they will
例句:
heal.
Bob could have healed himself even He'll have to find another way to make
without the scans. a living.
hillside /ˈhɪlˌsaɪd/ method /ˈmɛθəd/
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n. 方法 ; 条理
例句: oncoming /ˈɑnkʌmɪŋ/

One way to build a fire is to use the
adj. 迎面而来的，即将到来的
hand drill method.
例句:
It spun around and skidded into the

mischievous /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/ path of an oncoming truck.
adj. 淘气的 ; 恶作剧的 ; 有害的
例句: open-minded /ˈopənˈmaɪndɪd/

From this passage we can infer that the
adj. 虚心的 ; 思想开明的 ; 无先入之见的 ; 无偏见的
boy was mischievous and selfish.
例句:
As for food, you'll have to be open-

moisture /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/ minded.
n. 水分 ; 湿气 ; 潮湿 ; 降雨量 Someone who is open-minded will

consider trying something new.
例句:
You can also cut and suck moisture from

the roots and leaves of plants. out of control /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/
失去控制 ; 失控 ; 不受控制
normal /ˈnɔrml/ 例句:
adj. 正常的 ; 正规的，标准的 ; [数学]正交的 ; 精神 The main reason it went out of control
健全的 was because of the bad road
n. 正常，常态 ; 标准 ; [数学]法线 conditions.
例句:
Annoyed, the villagers returned to the positively /ˈpɑzətɪvli/

village and back to their normal
adv. 明确地 ; 断然地 ; 肯定地
activities.
For a while after that, life went on 例句:
as normal and the boy behaved. Atoms have a positively charged nucleus
We try to think positively and we
oak /oʊk/ support each other.
n. 栎树 ; 橡木色 ; 栎木，橡木 ; 橡木家具 Whatever happens, Harry is determined
adj. 栎树的 ; 栎木制的 to think positively.
例句:
Trees like the desert oak have roots prank /præŋk/

near the surface.
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n. 恶作剧 ; 开玩笑 even thrive where humans cannot.

vt. 装饰 ; 打扮
vi. 炫耀自己
例句:
recovery /rɪˈkʌvəri/
n. 恢复，复原 ; 重获 ; 痊愈 ; 矫正
The villagers were convinced that it
was another one of his pranks. 例句:
Still, he should be prepared for a long
protein /ˈproʊtin/
recovery and the possibility that he
might never walk again.
n. [化]朊，蛋白（质）
adj. 蛋白质的
例句:
regain /riˈɡen/
Some forms of life can be ugly to look vt. 复得，重回 ; 回收 ; 恢复（失物、失地、健康

等）
at but can provide you with enough
n. 收复，取回
protein to survive.
例句:
reading /'ridɪŋ/
The doctors later told him that he
might never regain the use of his
n. 阅读 ; 宣读 ; 读物 ; 读数 legs.
v. 读( read的现在分词) ; 看懂 ; 理解 ; 显示，标明 If he works hard he might still be
able to regain their use and learn to
例句:
walk again.
The purpose of this reading is to give
advice on how to survive in the
desert. regenerate /rɪˈdʒɛnəˌret/
The reading is probably taken from a
vt.& vi. 回收（废热，废料等） ; 使再生 ; 革新 ; 使
travel magazine.
悔悟
adj. 再生的 ; 革新的 ; 改过自新的
recover /rɪ'kʌvər/ 例句:
vt. 恢复 ; 重新获得 ; 找回 ; <正>恢复（适当的状态 There are also some new treatments that
或位置） might help his nerves regenerate.
vi. 恢复健康（体力、能力等）
n. 恢复开始时姿势
例句:
remote /rɪˈmoʊt/
What does he have to do to improve the adj. （时间上）遥远的 ; 远离的 ; 远程的 ; 微小的
n. 远程操作 ; 遥控器
chances that his legs will recover?
vt. 使…向远方延伸，把…延展到远处
It helped his brain recover from the
injury. 例句:
It seems that nature can recover and
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New technologies allow for virtual 例句:

meetings where people can meet through
As a result, he was severely injured
remote connections.
and had to be rushed to a hospital.
The city had been built on a remote
and nearly inaccessible mountaintop,
often shrouded in clouds. scorching /ˈskɔrtʃɪŋ/
Despite its remote location, Machu
Picchu has become one of the most adj. 极热的，烧焦似的 ; 苛刻的 ; 尖酸刻薄的
popular tourist destinations in the v. 烧焦，烤焦(scorch的现在分词) ; 严厉批评 ; 切

割 ; 过早硫化
world.
例句:
rich /rɪtʃ/
This can help to shield you from the
adj. 富有的 ; 肥沃的 ; 丰富多彩的 ; 油腻的
例句:
scramble /ˈskræmbəl/
Jack Ma is one of the richest and most
vi. 攀登，爬 ; 争夺，抢夺 ; （植物）蔓延 ; [航]紧急
famous men in China.
起飞
vt. 攀登，爬 ; 把…搅乱 ; 炒（蛋）
source of water.
n. 攀登 ; 抢夺 ; 混乱 ; [航]紧急起飞
例句:
root /rut, rʊt/
Some forms of life can be ugly to look
n. 根，根源 ; 原因，本质 ; 祖先 ; [乐]和弦基音 at but may taste good, like scrambled
vt. 使生根 ; 使固定 ; 根源在于 ; 欢呼，喝彩 eggs.
vi. 生根 ; 根除
例句:
seatbelt /sitbelt/
安全带
the roots and leaves of plants.
Trees like the desert oak have roots 例句:
near the surface.
The taxi driver survived with only a
few injuries because he was wearing a
seatbelt.
He might not have been injured so
rush /rʌʃ/
badly had he been wearing his
seatbelt.
vi. （使）急速行进，仓促完成 ; 猛攻 ; 急速流动，
奔腾
vt. 突袭 ; （使）仓促行事 ; 催促 ; （为物色、招募 seed-eating
目的）特别关注
例句:
n. 冲 ; 匆忙 ; 繁忙的活动 ; 涌动
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Animals such as ants and seed-eating adj. 防滑的，抗滑的

birds are strong indicators of water. vt. 刹住，使减速，滚滑
例句:
severely /səˈvɪrlɪ/ It spun around and skidded into the

path of an oncoming truck.
adv. 严格地 ; 严重地 ; 严厉地 ; 严肃地
例句:
But the taxi was severely damaged and

slip /slɪp/
both passengers were injured. vi. 滑，滑脱 ; 犯过失，出错 ; （时间）不知不觉地

As a result, he was severely injured 过去 ; （健康状况等）变差
and had to be rushed to a hospital. vt. 使顺利滑动 ; 摆脱 ; 放松，松开
n. 跌倒，失足 ; 纸条 ; 失误，口误 ; 事故
adj. 滑动的 ; 可拆卸的 ; 打有活结的
shield /ʃild/ abbr. 串行线路接口协议(Serial Line Interface
Protocol)
n. 盾 ; 护罩 ; 盾形奖牌 ; 保护人
vt. 保护 ; 掩护 ; 庇护 ; 给…加防护罩例句:
例句: The wolf feasted on several of the

sheep and then slipped back into the
This can help to shield you from the
forest.
sight /saɪt/
sooner or later /ˈsunɚ ɔr ˈletɚ/
迟早 ; 早晚有一天
n. 视力 ; 看见 ; 视野 ; 景象
vt. 看见，发现 ; 瞄准 ; 观察 ; 调准瞄准器例句:
vi. （用仪器）瞄准 ; 观察 Sooner or later, he knows his health
例句: will decline and he'll have to stop
working.
Colors are wonderful to look at, but
Sooner or later he wants to be able to
they also affect people in ways
earn a living again.
besides sight.
What he saw from the tree was a
chasing after the sheep.
speed up /spid ʌp/
（使）加速 ; 开快车 ; 加紧 ; 增速
例句:
skid /skɪd/
Why did Harry ask the driver to speed
n. 滑向一侧 ; 滑道 ; 滚道 ; 制轮器 up?
vi. （通常指车辆）侧滑 ; 打滑 ; 滑行 ; （住在）贫
民区
spin around /spɪn əˈraʊnd/
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[体]转体
例句: suck /sʌk/

It spun around and skidded into the
vt. 吮吸 ; 吸入 ; 卷进入 ; 吸取
path of an oncoming truck. vi. 舐，吮吸 ; 吸入 ; 通过吸吮的动作产生声音 ; <俚
>巴结
n. 吮吸 ; 吸力 ; 吸入物
spine /spaɪn/
例句:
n. 脊柱 ; 脊椎 ; （动植物的）刺 ; 书脊
例句: the roots and leaves of plants.
Some of the nerves in his spine and
legs had been damaged, but everything
else was okay. survival /sərˈvaɪvl/
n. 幸存，生存 ; 幸存者 ; 遗物 ; 遗风
stare /ster/ 例句:
One way to prepare yourself to survive

vi. 盯着看 ; 显眼 ; 倒立，直竖起
in the wilderness is to take a weekend
vt. 凝视 ; 盯着他的眼睛
survival course.
n. 凝视，瞪视
例句:
To stare at something means to look at task /tæsk/

it intensely, with eyes wide open. n. 工作，任务 ; 作业 ; 苦差事
Why did he stare at the woman? vt. 交给某人（任务） ; 使过于劳累
例句:
strong /strɔŋ/ If you are lost in the desert, your

first task will be to find water.
adj. 强的 ; 坚强的 ; 强烈的 ; 强壮的
例句: there is no excuse for

We need good health to keep us strong. sth
例句:
disagreeing.
Animals such as ants and seed-eating There's no excuse for staring at
birds are strong indicators of water. another woman for such a long time.

by strong evidence.
treatment /ˈtritmənt/
Leonardo spent a lot of time outdoors n. 治疗，疗法 ; 处理 ; 待遇，对待
例句:
nature.
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There are also some new treatments that What would you do if you ever found
might help his nerves regenerate. yourself lost in the wild?
This research may include the
treatment of prisoners of war by Part 2
American soldiers.
adequate /ˈædɪkwɪt/
vast /væst/ adj. 足够的 ; 适当的，恰当的 ; 差强人意的 ; 胜任的
adj. 广阔的 ; 巨大的 ; 大量的 ; 巨额的例句:

n. 浩瀚 ; 广大无边的空间
If conditions are deplorable, they are
例句: far less than adequate.
This vast area is famous for its harsh Governments can be trusted to take
desert climate. adequate precautions.
An area is vast if it is immense or
huge.
administer /ædˈmɪnɪstɚ/
vt. 管理 ; 治理（国家） ; 给予 ; 执行
villager /ˈvɪlədʒɚ/ vi. 执行遗产管理人的职责 ; 给予帮助 ; 担当管理人
n. 村民 ; 乡村居民例句:
例句: The station is administered by the
This time the villagers were furious at United States and is the largest
the boy. community in Antarctica.
virtual /ˈvɜrtʃuəl/ authorize /ˈɔθəˌraɪz/
adj. 实质上的，事实上的 ; （计算机）虚拟的 ; <物 vt. 授权，批准，委托

>有效的，虚像的 ; （粒子）实际存在的例句:
例句: Something is authorized if it is
New technologies allow for virtual officially permitted.
remote connections.
brutal /ˈbrutl/
adj. 野蛮的 ; 残忍的 ; 不讲理的 ; 无情的

wild /waɪld/
例句:
adj. 野生的 ; 野蛮的 ; 狂热的 ; 荒凉的
To be brutal means to be harsh or
n. 荒野 ; 未开化的地方 ; 偏远地区 ; 人烟稀少的地
cruel.
区
adv. 疯狂地 ; 胡乱地
例句: comprehend /ˌkɑmprɪˈhend/

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vt. 理解，领会 ; 包含
例句:
It took officials a whole day to

comprehend the scale of the disaster.
counter-factual
例句: vt. 压下，压低 ; 使沮丧 ; 使萧条 ; 使跌价
Which condition is counter-factual, or 例句:
imaginary? What kinds of changes depress you?

It's a counter-factual condition,
which means it goes against what we
know or believe. deserted /dɪˈzɜrtɪd/
adj. （地方）无人居住的 ; 空寂无人的 ; 被抛弃
craggy /ˈkræɡi/
的 ; 被遗弃的
v. 舍弃( desert的过去式和过去分词 ) ; 废弃 ; （在
需要时刻）背离 ; 擅离（职守、工作岗位、现役
等）
例句:
If a place is deserted, nobody is

there.
The old company town of Pripyat, once
home to 50,000 plant workers is still
adj. 陡峭的，崎岖的，多岩石的 ; 嶙峋 deserted.
例句:
Its pale light illuminates the cold,

craggy landscape.
distance /ˈdɪstəns/
n. 距离，路程 ; 远处 ; 疏远 ; （时间的）间隔，长
久
decontaminate /ˌdikənˈtæməˌn vt. 把…远远甩在后面 ; 疏远 ; 与…保持距离
et/
例句:
vt. 净化，排除污染 The radius is the distance from the
例句: Earth's center to its surface.
In the following months, massive
efforts were made to decontaminate the
These events are distanced from the
area.
speaker's point of view.
depress /dɪˈprɛs/
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enormously /ɪˈnɔrməsli/ Everything is so fast-paced now, so

there isn't enough time to think.
adv. 巨大地，庞大地 ; 大大
例句:
Estimates of the number of deaths vary

fission /ˈfɪʃən/
enormously. n. <物>（原子的）分裂，裂变 ; <生>分裂生殖
例句:
evacuation /ɪˌvækjuˈeʃən/ The fission reaction accelerated out of

control due to a sudden power surge.
n. 撤空 ; 撤离 ; 撤退 ; 疏散
例句:
Many former residents returned

floating /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
illegally after the evacuation. adj. 不固定的，流动的，浮动的

v. （使）浮动( float的现在分词 ) ; （使）漂浮[飘
动] ; （使货币汇率）自由浮动 ; 轻盈走动
express /ɪkˈsprɛs/
例句:
v. 表达 ; 表示 ; 显而易见 ; 快递邮寄 The Ross Ice Shelf is the world's
adj. 特快的 ; 迅速的 ; 用快递寄送的 ; 明确的
largest body of floating ice.
n. 特快列车 ; 快递服务
adv. 使用快速服务
例句: forbidding /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
Verbs are used to express actions, such adj. 冷峻的，令人生畏的

as to sit down or stand up. v. 禁止( forbid的现在分词 ) ; 妨碍 ; 阻碍 ; 阻止
The express train has already left.
例句:
Together, they share a power grid and

fallout /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/ one coast of a dark forbidding
continent.
n. 放射尘 ; （核爆炸后的）沉降物 ; 附带后果 ; 余
波
例句: grid /ɡrɪd/
Fallout from a nuclear explosion

contains radioactive particles carried
into the atmosphere.
fast-paced /'fɑstp'eɪst/
adj. 快步调的，快节奏的
n. 格子，非实质的 ; 地图上的坐标方格 ; （输电线
例句:
路、天然气管道等的）系统网络
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例句: n. 事件，事变 ; 小插曲 ; 敌对行动 ; 骚乱

adj. [法]附带的 ; [光]入射的 ; 易有的，附随的
A power grid provides electricity.
例句:
harsh /hɑrʃ/
Such incidents are extremely rare.
adj. 粗糙的 ; 刺耳的 ; 严厉的，严格的 ; 残酷的
例句:
inform /ɪnˈfɔrm/
vt. 通知 ; 使活跃，使充满 ; 预示
This vast area is famous for its harsh
vi. 通知 ; 告发
desert climate.
To be brutal means to be harsh or 例句:
cruel.
The purpose of this article is to
educate and inform.
horizon /həˈraɪzn/
It informs the reader about the
science of seasons and weather.
n. 地平线 ; 范围 ; 界限 ; 眼界
例句:
insane /ɪnˈsen/
On Antarctica, in deep winter, the moon
adj. 疯狂的 ; 精神病的 ; 非常愚蠢的
will rest above the horizon for weeks
at a time. 例句:
To keep sane means to not go insane or
illegally /ɪˈliɡəlɪ/
crazy.
adv. 不法地
例句:
investigate /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡet/
vt. 调查 ; 审查 ; 研究
Many former residents returned
vi. 作调查
illegally after the evacuation.
例句:
Fallout from the disaster continues to

imaginary /ɪˈmædʒɪneri/
this day and long-term effects are
adj. 想像中的，假想的，虚构的 ; [数]虚数的 ; 幻 ; still being investigated.
虚幻
例句:
irregular /ɪˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
The past tense form is also used to
adj. 不规则的，不对称的 ; 无规律的 ; 不合规范
express something that is unlikely or
的，不合法的 ; 不规则变化的
imaginary.
n. 非正规军军人 ; 不规则物 ; 不合规格的产品
例句:
incident / ˈɪnsɪdənt/
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Some of the most common verbs in vi. 凝视 ; 盯着看 ; 隐退，若隐若现 ; 同等，比得上

English are irregular. n. 同辈，同等的人 ; 贵族 ; 同伴，伙伴
adj. 贵族的 ; （年龄、地位等）同等的 ; 相匹敌的
例句:
landscape /ˈlændˌskep/
Sometimes they peer through the
n. 风景 ; 风景画 ; 乡村风景画 ; 地形
darkness toward their friends from New
vt. 对…做景观美化，给…做园林美化 ; 从事庭园设
Zealand.
计
vi. 美化（环境等），使景色宜人 ; 做庭园设计师
例句: pensive /ˈpɛnsɪv/
Its pale light illuminates the cold, adj. 沉思的，深思的

craggy landscape.
例句:
What are you thinking about? You look

marker /ˈmɑrkə(r)/ so pensive.
To be pensive means to be deep in
n. 标识，标记 ; 记号笔，阅卷人 ; 防守队员 ; 特征
thought and reflecting about things.
例句:
The past tense is indicated by use of

the past tense marker.
perform /pərˈfɔrm/
nostalgic /nɒ'stældʒɪk/ vi. 运行，表现 ; （驯兽）玩把戏
adj. 怀旧的 ; 乡愁的 ; 令人怀念的例句:
例句: Mozart composed and performed some of

the world's greatest classical music.
To be nostalgic means to think about
Some people expect to be praised when
and miss past experiences.
Every day the remaining staff of
pace /peɪs/ maintenance personnel perform their

routine tasks.
n. 一步 ; 长度单位 ; 步幅，步调 ; 快步
vt. 踱步，走来走去 ; 步测 ; 调整步调 ; 训练马溜蹄
vi. 踱 ; 溜蹄 power /ˈpaʊɚ/
prep. 蒙…恩准，怀着对…的敬意
n. [机]动力，功率 ; 力量 ; 政权，权力 ; 强国，大国
例句:
vt. 运转 ; 用发动机发动 ; 使…有力量
One thing that depresses him is that vi. 靠动力行进 ; 快速行进
the pace of life is too fast. adj. 权力的 ; 机械能的，电动的 ; 用电力（或动
力）发动的
例句:
peer /pɪr/
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Solar power depends on sunlight. recover /rɪ'kʌvər/

vt. 恢复 ; 重新获得 ; 找回 ; <正>恢复（适当的状态
或位置）
military power.
vi. 恢复健康（体力、能力等）
Together, they share a power grid and
n. 恢复开始时姿势
one coast of a dark forbidding
continent. 例句:
What does he have to do to improve the

chances that his legs will recover?
precaution /prɪˈkɔʃən/
It helped his brain recover from the
n. 预防，防备，警惕 ; 预防措施 ; 避孕措施 injury.
vt. 使提防 ; 预先警告 It seems that nature can recover and
even thrive where humans cannot.
例句:
To take precautions means to act to

prevent a problem from happening. researcher / rɪˈsətʃɚ/
Governments can be trusted to take
n. 研究员，调查者
adequate precautions.
例句:
primary /ˈpraɪmeri/
Most of the researchers leave because
it's impossible to do research during
adj. 首要的，主要的 ; 最早的，原始的 ; [地质学]原 the winter.
生的 ; 基本的
n. 第一位 ; 最好者 ; 要素 ; 候选人提拔会
例句:
routine /ruˈtin/
n. 常规 ; 例行程序 ; 生活乏味 ; （演出中的）一套

When we use the perfect form, the
动作
primary focus is on the subject of the
adj. 例行的 ; 常规的 ; 日常的 ; 普通的
sentence, not the verb.
What are the primary signs of 例句:
inflammation? Something is routine if it is normal
and expected.
reactor /riˈæktɚ/
n. [化工]反应器 ; [核]反应堆 ; 起反应的人 ; 原子炉 square /skwer/
例句: n. 正方形 ; 广场 ; 平方 ; 方格
adj. 成直角的 ; 平方的 ; （尤指在生意上）公平的 ;
The reactor exploded because too much
正方形的
pressure built up inside.
adv. 四四方方地 ; 成直角地 ; 正直地 ; 坚定地
Many of the trees near the reactor
vt. 使成正方形 ; 使成直角 ; 检测…的角度 ; 调整，
survived the blast.
改正
vi. 一致 ; 成方形
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例句: abdominal /æbˈdɑmɪnl/

The area of a circle is pi r squared.
If the Earth were square instead of
round, things would be different.
surge /sɜrdʒ/
n. 汹涌 ; 大浪，波涛
v. 汹涌 ; 起大浪，蜂拥而来
adj. 腹部的 ; [鱼]有腹鳍的
例句: n. 腹肌（常用作复数）
The fission reaction accelerated out of 例句:

control due to a sudden power surge. According to the researchers, abdominal
obesity is modifiable and can be
controlled.
the depths of winter
例句:
In the depths of winter, the moon will

accompany /əˈkʌmpəni,
əˈkʌmpni/
rest above the horizon for weeks at a
time. vt. 陪伴，陪同 ; 附加，补充 ; 与…共存 ; 为…伴奏
vi. 伴奏
例句:
thrive /θraɪv/
Precautions should be taken to cope
vi. 兴盛，兴隆 ; 长得健壮 ; 茁壮成长 with the problems that accompany
例句: physical exercise.
It seems that nature can recover and

even thrive where humans cannot.
account for /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/
说明（原因、理由等） ; 导致，引起 ; （在数量、

wildlife /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/ 比例上）占 ; 对…负责
n. 野生的鸟兽等例句:
adj. 野生生物的 A large international study has found
例句: that ten risk factors account for 90
percent of all the risk of stroke.
I'd like to get out and see the
wildlife, the drama of nature!
The deserted town is reclaimed by
wildlife.
across the board /əˈkrɔs ði
bɔrd/
全体人员都包括在内
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例句: break /brek/

Across the board, high blood pressure vt. （使）破 ; 打破（纪录） ; （常指好天气）突
was the most important factor. 变 ; 开始
address /ˈædres/
例句:
n. 地址 ; 通信处 ; 演说 ; 称呼
v. 写姓名地址 ; 演说 ; 向…说话 ; 称呼
until 9:00.
例句: When people fall down they can break a
The address is 755 3rd Avenue. bone.
The treatments had failed because they If something bursts, it suddenly
didn't address the brain injury. breaks.
woman stereotype?
alcohol /ˈælkəhɔl/
n. 乙醇，酒精 ; 含酒精的饮料
burst /bɜrst/
例句:
vi. 爆裂，炸破 ; 使爆炸 ; 充满，塞满 ; 爆发
It was an overdose of drugs and alcohol vt. 使爆炸 ; 冲破，胀破 ; 分帧，分页，分隔
that nearly killed him. n. 爆炸 ; 爆裂 ; 爆发 ; 突发
例句:
drugs and drank a lot of alcohol.
breaks.
antidepressant /ˌæntidɪˈprɛsən
t, ˌæntaɪ-/
clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/
n. 抗抑郁剂
adj. 抗抑郁的
例句:
At first Jack attempted to treat Bob

with antidepressant medications.
blockage /ˈblɑkɪdʒ/
n. 诊所，门诊部 ; 特殊病例分析 ; 临床讲授 ; 临床
n. 堵塞，堵塞物 ; [医]（心理）阻滞 ; 封锁（状实习课
态） ; 妨碍
例句:
例句:
That was when he came to the clinic
The most common form of stroke is where Jack practices medicine.
caused by blockage of a blood vessel.
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compression counseling /'kaʊnsəlɪŋ/

sportswear n. （对个人，社会以及心理等问题的）咨询服务
例句: 例句:
Compression sportswear is a way to An injured brain must be healed before
reduce the risk of injury. other treatments, such as vitamins,
drugs or counseling, can work.
concussion /kənˈkʌʃən/
n. 震荡 ; 脑震荡 ; 冲击 ; 震动 creativity /ˌkrieˈtɪvətɪ/
例句: n. 创造性，创造力，创作能力
Research shows that repeated 例句:

concussions can have serious I'm all for standards, but what about
consequences. freedom and creativity?
To protect the head, well-designed He thinks that learning how to be
helmets can greatly reduce the independent can help develop
incidence of concussions. creativity.
contribute /kənˈtrɪbjut/ critical /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

vt.& vi. 贡献出 ; 捐赠（款项） ; 投稿（给杂志等） ; adj. 批评的，爱挑剔的 ; 关键的 ; 严重的 ; 极重要的
出力
例句:
例句:
Something that is critical is of
With the ongoing World War, Lamarr was extreme importance.
inspired to contribute to the war
effort.
An injury in this part of the brain detect /dɪˈtɛkt/
can contribute to depression and
vt. 查明，发现 ; 洞察 ; 侦察，侦查 ; [电子学]检波
negative feeling.
例句:
cope /koʊp/
Detecting and treating the injury to
the front part of his brain was the
vi. 成功地应付，对付 ; 对抗 key step in his treatment.
n. 长袍 ; 斗篷状覆盖物 ; 墙帽
vt. 笼罩 ; 给…盖墙压顶
例句:
develop /dɪˈvɛləp/
Understanding injuries and the body's vi. 发展 ; 生长 ; 形成 ; 发达

with sports injuries. 例句:
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Leonardo spent a lot of time outdoors 例句:

He lost consciousness in his dormitory
nature.
room.
Health authorities need to develop drug /drʌɡ/
pressure. n. 药物 ; 药剂 ; 麻醉药 ; 毒品
They have developed a very clever way vt. （在食物或饮料中）投放麻醉药，下麻醉药 ; 掺

麻醉药于 ; 使服麻醉药 ; 使服毒品
vi. 使服麻醉药，用药麻醉，使服兴奋剂
sales team.
例句:
device /dɪˈvaɪs/
The new drugs being developed might
make it possible for the nerves to
n. 装置，设备 ; 方法 ; 策略 ; 手段 grow back.
It was an overdose of drugs and
例句:
alcohol that nearly killed him.
Requiring everyone to wear a smart Because of his depression, he took
device like this on their wrist means drugs and drank a lot of alcohol.
they have no privacy.
will have even more capabilities. dynamic /daiˈnæmik/
adj. 动态的 ; 动力的，动力学的 ; 充满活力的，精
discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ/ 力充沛的 ; 不断变化的，充满变数的

n. 动态 ; 动力，推动变化的力量 ; 动力学 ; 活力
vt. 下（客） ; 卸船 ; 免除（自己的义务、负担
例句:
等） ; 执行
vt.& vi. 放出 ; 流出 ; 开枪 ; 发射 If something is static, it is
n. （气体、液体如水从管子里）流出 ; 排放出的物 stationary and unchanging, as opposed
体 to dynamic.
vi. （船、飞机等）卸货 ; （颜料、墨水或染料等）
化开 ; 卸掉负担（或负载） ; 下客
例句:
emphasize /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/
Once Bob recovered and was discharged vt. 强调，着重 ; 加强语气 ; 使突出
from the hospital, he took time off 例句:

from school to get help.
Traditional stories tend to emphasize
the fantastic, magical side of love.
dormitory /ˈdɔrmətɔri/
To highlight something means to
emphasize its importance.
n. （学校等的）宿舍 ; 集体寝室 ; （在市内工作的
人的）郊外住宅区
adj. 住宅区的
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equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ adj. 致命的，攸关的 ; 毁灭性的，严重的 ; 命中注

n. 设备，装备 ; 器材，配件 ; （工作必需的）知定的 ; 重大的
识，素养例句:
例句: If the fatal shot had been off by just
Using the proper equipment is a little, Kennedy might have survived.
essential, especially in contact For the elderly, a simple fall can be
sports. fatal.
exchange /ɪksˈtʃendʒ/ fatigue /fəˈtiɡ/
n. 交换 ; 交易 ; 交易所 ; 兑换（率） n. 疲劳，疲乏 ; 劳务杂役 ; （士兵穿的）工作服

vt. 交换，互换 ; 兑换 ; 交换，调换 vt. 使疲劳 ; 使疲乏
vi. 交换，替换 ; 进行易货贸易，作物物交换 ; [金融 vi. 疲劳
业]（货币）交换，兑换例句:
例句: Another contributing factor in sports
The lungs exchange oxygen from the air injuries is fatigue.
with carbon dioxide from the blood. Doctors believe that fatigue is an
Trade allows for the exchange of goods important warning sign that the body
and services between different has reached its limit.
countries.
the prisoners tried to escape. fatigued /fə'tigd/
In this exchange, she is representing adj. 疲乏的
the point of view of employees who are
例句:
They exchanged messages, and Jessica When fatigued, it is more difficult for
said she couldn't make it. the body to protect itself.
fun. gradually /ˈɡrædʒʊəlɪ/
adv. 逐步地，渐渐地 ; 按部就班地 ; 日趋 ; 冉冉
faith /feθ/ 例句:
n. 信用，信任 ; 宗教信仰 ; 忠诚 ; 宗教 Gradually, Bob improved, and after a
int. 实在，确实 few months was close to full recovery.
例句:
He has faith in his employees. greatly /ˈɡreɪtli/
adv. 大大地，非常
fatal /ˈfetl/ 例句:

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To protect the head, well-designed

To protect the head, well-designed
helmets can greatly reduce the
helmets can greatly reduce the
incidence of concussions.
habit /ˈhæbɪt/
highlight /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
n. （图画或照片的）强光部份 ; 最重要的事情 ; 最
n. 习惯，习性 ; 气质 ; 宗教服装
精彩的部分
vt. 给…穿衣服 ; 打扮
vt. 强调，突出 ; 把…照亮 ; 标示记号 ; 为…中最突
例句: 出的事物
Someone's lifestyle is their habits and 例句:

manner of living.
To highlight something means to
emphasize its importance.
head /hɛd/
n. 上端 ; 头脑 ; 头部 ; 首脑，首长 honor
vt. 用头顶 ; 前进 ; 作为…的首领 ; 站在…的前头
n. 尊敬 ; 光荣 ; 节操 ; 荣誉
vi. 朝…行进 ; 出发 ; 向…方向移动 ; 船驶往
v. 尊敬 ; 给予表扬 ; 信守 ; 执行
adj. 头的 ; 在前头的 ; 首要的 ; 在顶端的
例句:
例句:
Ultimately, Bob graduated from his
Our ears are on the left and right
university with honors and entered a
sides of our head.
famous law school.
in comparison with
sb/sth
helmet /ˈhɛlmɪt/ 例句:
People would be able to see how well

they are doing in comparison with
others.
incidence /ˈɪnsɪdəns/
n. 发生率 ; 影响范围 ; [数]关联，接合 ; [物]入射，

n. 头盔 ; 钢盔 ; 盔形物，盔状物 ; [植]盔状花冠入射角
vt. 给…戴上头盔
例句:
例句:
To reduce the incidence of something
A helmet is a form of protective head means to reduce its frequency rate.
wear. To protect the head, well-designed
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helmets can greatly reduce the medication /ˌmɛdɪˈkeʃən/

n. 药物，药剂 ; 药物治疗 ; 药物处理 ; 加入药物
例句:
intake /ˈɪnˌtek/
These medications affect the brain in
n. 吸入，进气 ; （液体等）进入口 ; 摄入，摄取 ; many different ways.
纳入（数）量 The brain scans showed why the
medications and other treatments
例句:
hadn't worked.
High intake of fish and fruits is
associated with a lower risk of
stroke. mental /ˈmɛntl/
adj. 内心的，精神的，思想的，心理的 ; 智慧的，
intended /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/ 智[脑]力的 ; 〈口〉精神病的，意志薄弱的，愚笨的

n. 精神病患者
adj. 有意的 ; 预期的
例句:
n. 已订婚者
v. 打算(intend的过去式和过去分词) ; 意指 Jack is a psychiatrist, which means he
treats people who have mental
例句:
problems.
It is intended to reduce health costs
and improve productivity.
The intended audience for this article moderately /ˈmɑdərətli/
are people who are concerned about the
adv. 适度地 ; 普通地 ; 温和度 ; 不过度地
future.
例句:
leading cause After a few months, Bob began to

improve, but only moderately.
例句:
The study confirms that high blood

pressure is the leading cause of
modifiable /'mɒdəˌfaɪəbəl/
stroke. adj. 可更改的
例句:
lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ According to the researchers, these

risk factors are modifiable.
n. 生活方式
例句:
According to this article, lifestyle

modification /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
factors are responsible for most n. 修改，修正，变更，改良，改进，缓和，减轻，

strokes. 限制 ; [语]修饰，（用变音符号的）母音改变 ; [生]
诱发变异，变态，变体，变型
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例句: overdose /ˈoʊvərdoʊs/

Lifestyle modifications to control n. 过量用药
stroke risk include increasing vi. 用药过量
physical activity. vt. 给服过量的药
例句:
negatively /ˈnɛɡətɪvlɪ/ It was an overdose of drugs and alcohol

that nearly killed him.
adv. 否定地 ; 消极地 ; 取消地 ; 负地
The injury was caused by a drug
例句: overdose.
Atoms have a positively charged nucleus
Though he cooperated with the participant /pɑrˈtɪsɪpənt/
treatment, he continued to think n. 参加者，参与者 ; 与会代表 ; 参与国 ; 关系者
negatively. adj. 参加的 ; 有关系的
例句:
note /noʊt/ This is the first stroke risk study to

include both low- and middle-income
participants in developing countries.
vt. 注意 ; 记录 ; 对…加注释 ; 指出
例句:
In his notes, he predicted the partly /ˈpɑrtli/

development of advanced weapons. adv. 在一定程度上 ; 部分地 ; 不完全地 ; 半
例句:
do at an interview.
Note that the blood in the lungs flows A contributing factor is something that
in a loop from the heart. is partly responsible.
Blood pressure, it was noted, plays a
major role in both forms of stroke.
If Caesar received a warning note, why prevention /prɪˈvɛnʃən/
didn't he read it? n. 预防，预防法 ; 阻止，制止，妨碍，阻碍物 ; [谚]
治病不如防病
obesity /oˈbisɪti/ 例句:
The support and understanding of

n. 肥胖，过胖 ; 肥胖症
coaches, teammates and family can be a
例句: critical factor in prevention and
According to the researchers, abdominal recovery.
obesity is modifiable and can be
controlled.
privacy /ˈpraɪvəsi/
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n. 隐私，秘密 ; 隐居 ; 私事 ; 不受公众干扰的状态 rage /reɪdʒ/

例句: n. 愤怒 ; 激烈，猛烈 ; 渴望，疯狂 ; 〈口〉战争狂
Allowing the company to track what they vi. 大发脾气，动怒 ; 流行，风行
do outside working hours is an 例句:
invasion of privacy.
He had feelings of anger and rage.
People think it's an invasion of
privacy.
reaction /riˈækʃən/
productivity /ˌprɑdʌkˈtɪvəti/ n. 反应 ; 反作用力 ; 反动 ; 保守
n. 生产率，生产力 ; [经济学] 生产率 ; [生态学]生产例句:

率
Explosions can be caused by chemical
例句: reactions, such as inside an engine.
Understanding injuries and the body's
This new policy will reduce our health
costs and improve productivity.
with sports injuries.
propose /prəˈpoʊz/
regulation /ˌrɛɡjəˈleʃən/
vt. 提议，建议 ; 打算，计划 ; 推荐，提名 ; 求婚
n. 管理 ; 控制 ; 规章 ; 规则
vi. 做出计划，打算 ; 求婚
adj. 规定的，必须穿戴的，必须使用的
例句:
例句:
Employees have complained about the
This kind of regulation makes people
proposed policy.
feel like robots.
psychiatrist /saɪ'kaɪətrɪst/
relate /rɪˈlet/
vt.& vi. （把…）联系起来 ; 讲，叙述（故事等）

vt. 讲述，叙述 ; 使…有联系 ; 建立或展示联系
vi. 有联系 ; 涉及 ; 符合 ; 发生共鸣
例句:
He relates a comic story in which

humans originally had 4 arms, 4 legs
n. 精神病专家，精神病医生 ; 精神病医生 and 2 faces.
The Internet and smartphones have
例句:
changed the world and how we relate to
As a psychiatrist, he treats people who each other.
have mental problems. How does fatigue relate to sports
injuries?
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repeated /rɪˈpitɪd/ significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
adj. 反复的，再三的，重复的 ; 累 ; 频仍 adj. 重要的 ; 有意义的 ; 有重大意义的 ; 值得注意的

n. 有意义的事物 ; 象征，标志
例句:
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Research shows that repeated
concussions can have serious There was significant damage to the
consequences. front part of his brain.
require /rɪˈkwaɪr/ similar /ˈsɪməlɚ/
vt. 要求 ; 需要 ; 想要 ; 命令 adj. 类似的 ; 同类的 ; 相似的 ; 同样的

vi. 要求，规定 n. 类似物 ; 相像的人 ; 相似物
例句: 例句:
His job requires him to do a lot of The medication was similar to what he
traveling. had used before.
The company is going to require
employees to stay in shape.
skull /skʌl/
adj. 尽责的 ; 承担责任 ; 负有责任的 ; 懂道理的
例句:
People who are responsible and

trustworthy are important in almost
any situation.
n. 颅骨，头盖骨 ; 脑袋 ; 脑子 ; [冶]渣壳，熔铁上的
浮渣
A contributing factor is something 例句:
that is partly responsible. Concussions are caused when the soft,
jello-like brain slams into the hard
roommate /ˈrumˌmet, ˈrʊm-/

human skull.
n. <英>室友，住在同室的人 ; <美>同住一屋（一套
公寓等）的人 slam /slæm/
例句: vt. 砰地关上（门或窗） ; 猛烈抨击 ; 使劲一推 ; 猛

劲一摔
If his roommate hadn't called 911, Bob
vi. 砰然关上 ; 猛力打击，碰撞 ; 撞到了一辆卡车上
would probably have died.
n. 猛然关闭的声音 ; 猛击
例句:
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Concussions are caused when the soft, n. 强调 ; 重音 ; 压力 ; 重力

jello-like brain slams into the hard vt. 重读 ; [机械学]使承受压力 ; 给…加压力（或应
human skull. 力）
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sportswear /ˈspɔrtswer/ For her, exercising, socializing and

staying beautiful help her deal with
n. 运动装，休闲活动穿着的衣服
the stress of work.
例句: If he could find another job in the
area, it would put less stress on his
Compression sportswear is a way to
wife.
reduce the risk of injury.
The purpose of this article is to
stress the importance of exercise for
static /ˈstætɪk/ good health.
adj. 静止的 ; 不变的 ; 静电的 ; [物]静力的

n. 静电 ; [物]静电（干扰） ; 静力学 ; 争吵 stretch /strɛtʃ/
例句: v. 伸展 ; 延伸 ; 持续 ; 包括
If something is static, it is n. 伸展 ; 弹性 ; 一片 ; 一段时间
stationary and unchanging, as opposed adj. 可伸缩的 ; 弹性的
to dynamic. 例句:
A series of static stretches before
strategy /ˈstrætədʒi/ dynamic sports can help to prevent

injuries.
n. 策略，战略 ; 战略学
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track /træk/
strategies to reduce high blood n. 小路，小道 ; 痕迹，踪迹 ; 轨道，音轨 ; 方针，
pressure. 路线
vt. 跟踪 ; 监看，监测 ; 追踪
vi. 沿着轨道前进 ; 沿着一条路走，旅行 ; 位于一队
strenuous /ˈstrɛnjuəs/ 列中
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adj. 费力的，用力的 ; 热烈的 ; 紧张的 ; 奋发的
They are running around a track.
例句:
The company is planning to use an app
Exercise and a certain amount of
to track the daily activities of its
strenuous physical activity are
employees.
important for maintaining good health.
ultimately /ˈʌltəmɪtli/
stress / strɛs/
adv. 最后，最终 ; 基本上 ; 根本 ; 郅
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例句: Requiring everyone to wear a smart

device like this on their wrist means
Ultimately, Bob graduated from his
they have no privacy.
university with honors and entered a
famous law school.
Ultimately, decisions must be made by Part 4
the investor.
Nazi
unbalanced /ʌnˈbælənst/ 例句:
adj. 不平衡的 ; 不稳定的 ; 精神失常的 ; 未决算的 During World War II the painting was
v. 使失去平衡( unbalance的过去式和过去分词) taken away and hidden from the Nazis.
例句:
The fact that his brain was injured and accomplice /əˈkɑmplɪs/
unbalanced explained why the
n. 共犯 ; 帮凶
treatments hadn't worked.
例句:
In 1911 it was stolen by a museum

unconscious /ʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ employee and two accomplices.
adj. 失去知觉的，无意识的 ; 无意的，不自觉的 ;

不知道的 ; 不受意识控制的
n. [心]无意识 alive /əˈlaɪv/
例句: adj. 活着的 ; 活泼的 ; 有生气的 ; 敏感的
His roommate called 911 when he 例句:

discovered Bob unconscious in their Hopefully he's alive and will get
dormitory room. better soon.
This article was written in a style to
keep the mystery alive.
warm up /wɔrm ʌp/
使热 ; 变热 ; （使）更活跃 ; （使）作准备活动
例句:
barn /bɑrn/
n. 谷仓，粮仓 ; 牲口棚 ; （公共汽车、卡车等的）

Injuries can be minimized by doing a
车库 ; 一种特别大且空荡的房屋
proper warm up.
例句:
He spent his days lying in a corner of

wrist /rɪst/ the barn, barely lifting his head.
n. 腕，手腕 ; 腕关节 ; （衣袖等的）腕部
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be concerned about /bi
kənˈsənd əˈbaʊt/
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关心，挂念 ; 惦
例句: critic /ˈkrɪtɪk/

They both have good jobs, but they are
n. 批评家 ; 评论员 ; 批评者 ; 挑剔的人
concerned about the economy.
例句:

bond /bɑnd/ about her identity.
n. 纽带 ; 联系 ; 债券 ; 保释金
v. 使结合 ; 建立互信关系 ; 与…紧密联系 ; 与…黏
合 deplorable /dɪˈplɔrəbəl, -ˈplor-/
例句: adj. 糟透的，可叹的，可悲的 ; 应受谴责的 ; 破旧

的
For some reason, they had bonded, and
nobody suspected how strong the bond 例句:
had become. The animals were taken away because

their living conditions were
deplorable.
captivate /ˈkæptəˌvet/
vt. 迷住，迷惑 ; <古>逮捕

downsize /'daʊnsaɪz/
例句:
vt. 以较小尺寸设计（或制造），缩小（汽车等的）
The painting continues to attract
外部尺寸
people who are captivated by the
mysterious woman in the portrait. 例句:
His company is downsizing and moving

its head office to another city.
companion /kəmˈpænjən/
n. 同伴 ; [天]伴星(=~star) ; （用于书名）指南 ; 同
甘共苦的伙伴
drastic /ˈdræstɪk/
vt. 同行 ; 陪伴 adj. 激烈的 ; 猛烈的 ; （法律等）严厉的 ; 极端的
例句: 例句:
He thought that the idea of relating to With his condition getting worse,
an AI as a companion was a sick idea. drastic measures were required.
completion /kəmˈpliʃən/ emperor /ˈɛmpəɚ/

n. 完成，结束 ; 实现 ; [数]求全法 ; 期满 n. 皇帝，君主
例句: 例句:
The painting was recognized as a For a time, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte
masterpiece after its completion. hung the painting in his bedroom.
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gaze /ɡez/
engage /ɪn'gedʒ/ vi. 凝视，注视

n. 凝视，端详
vt. 吸引住 ; 聘用 ; 与…交战
vi. 与…建立密切关系 ; 衔接 ; 从事 ; 紧密结合例句:
Her enigmatic smile and penetrating

例句:
gaze reach out through the ages.
A prostitute is someone who engages in
sexual activity for money.
He failed to engage with the audience. head office /hɛd ˈɔfɪs/
Whoever she was, the mysteries
n. 总公司总公司，总店 ; 总行 ; 本部 ; 总机构
surrounding the Mona Lisa continue to
engage our imaginations. 例句:
His company is downsizing and moving
enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/
its head office to another city.
adj. 神秘的 ; 似谜的 ; 令人困惑的 ; 高深莫测的
例句:
hold /hoʊld/

Her enigmatic smile and penetrating
gaze reach out through the ages.
例句:
evidently /ˈɛvɪdəntli, ˌɛvɪˈdɛntli/
We use our fingers to hold things.
adv. 明显地，显而易见 ; 明显地，清楚地 ; 错不 The electric force between the nucleus
了，毫无疑问 and the electrons holds the atom
together.
例句:
These objects are too small to hold an
Evidently, these new AIs can be very
attractive companions!
about half a liter of urine.
fetch /fɛtʃ/
336 prisoners.
vt. 接来（某人） ; 使发出 ; 吸引 ; 售得（若干价 To captivate means to attract and hold
钱） one's attention.
vi. 抵达，到达 ; 取来 ; 卖得（好价钱） Could you hold the jackets for me?
n. 拿取，拿来 ; 诡计 ; 风浪区 I'll come back later.
例句:
A volunteer at the center offered to identity /aɪˈdɛntɪti/

fetch his friend so the two could be
n. 身份 ; [逻]同一性 ; 个性 ; [数]恒等（式）
reunited.
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They plan to merge with a much larger This article is touching and
company, so they will lose their inspiring.
identity.
lose their sense of identity. lasting /ˈlæstɪŋ/
adj. 持久的，恒久的
about her identity.
v. 继续存在( last的现在分词) ; 耐用 ; 维持(last的ing
形式) ; 延续，持续
n. 耐久 ; 纺] 厚实斜纹织物
ill /ɪl/
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adj. 不好的 ; 恶意的 ; 有病的 ; 不吉利的
He doesn't think a deep, lasting love
adv. 坏 ; 不利地 ; 令人不满地
happens very often.
n. 伤害 ; 困难 ; 问题 ; 弊端
例句:
Worried that he was ill, they gave him living condition /ˈlɪvɪŋ
a series of health examinations. kənˈdɪʃən/
[法] 生活状况，居住环境
inadvertently /ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli/ 例句:
Environmental conditions such as

adv. 漫不经心地，疏忽地 ; 非故意地
pollution levels affect living
例句: conditions.
Perhaps they were inadvertently erased
when the painting was cleaned.
measure /ˈmɛʒɚ/
n. 测量，测度 ; 措施 ; 程度 ; 尺寸
inseparable /ɪnˈsɛpərəbəl,-ˈsɛprə
vt. 测量 ; 估量
-/
vi. 测量 ; 测量（大小，容量，尺寸等）
adj. 不可分的，分不开的 ; 不能分离的例句:
n. 不可分离的事物 ; 形影不离的好友
例句: weight and length.
Throughout their years at the farm, We use thermometers like this to
Jellybean and Mr. G had been measure temperature.
inseparable. With his condition getting worse,
drastic measures were required.
Experiences are quick and shallow,
inspiring /ɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/ measured by the number of likes.
adj. 鼓舞人心的 ; 激励的 ; 启发灵感的

vt. 鼓舞(inspire的现在分词) ; 激励 ; 启迪
measure up to /ˈmɛʒɚ ʌp tu/
例句:
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符合，一致 Earaches occur more often among small

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The same thought has occurred to me
We never measure up to their lately.
standards!
penetrate /ˈpɛnɪˌtret/
mechanical /mɪˈkænɪkəl/
vt. 穿透，刺入 ; 渗入 ; 秘密潜入 ; 洞悉，明了
adj. 机械的，机械学的 ; 呆板的 ; 体力的 ; 手工操作 vi. 穿透，穿过 ; 进入，渗入 ; 洞悉
的
例句:
例句:
To penetrate something means to enter
Wind turbines convert the kinetic it forcibly.
power.
Everything would be mechanical and perspective /pərˈspektɪv/
artificial, even the language!
n. 透镜，望远镜 ; 观点，看法 ; 远景，景色 ; 洞察
力
adj. （按照）透视画法的 ; 透视的
例句:
mourn /mɔrn/
People have different perspectives, not
vi. 哀痛 ; 服丧 ; 咕哝 only about content, but also about how
vt. 表示深深的遗憾 ; 哀悼 ; 悲哀地说 to govern access.
The story gives us a new perspective
例句:
about animals and their emotions.
Finally, they realized that he was
depressed and mourning the loss of his
best friend. portrait /ˈpɔrtrət/
n. 肖像，肖像画 ; 模型，标本 ; 半身雕塑像 ; 人物
not only…but (also) 描写
例句:
例句:
The painting continues to attract
Not only did he refuse to eat, but he
people who are captivated by the
refused to get up or move around.
mysterious woman in the portrait.
occur /əˈkɚ/
pose /poʊz/
vi. 发生 ; 出现 ; 闪现
vt.& vi. 使摆姿势 ; 以…身份出现 ; 招摇 ; 炫耀
例句: vt. 提出 ; 造成（威胁、问题等） ; 引起 ; 产生
n. 姿势 ; 姿态 ; 装腔作势 ; 伪装
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例句: 例句:
This article was written to raise A prostitute is someone who engages in

awareness of the challenges posed by sexual activity for money.
AIs.
One theory is that the way she posed
suggests that she was with child. reality /riˈælɪti/
n. 现实，现实性 ; 真实情况，实际情形 ; 实体，实

在 ; 事实
potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
例句:
adj. 潜在的，有可能的 ; [语法学]可能语气的，表示
可能性的 ; 有能力的 Well, it's an interesting idea, but
n. 潜力，潜能 ; [物]电位，势能 ; 潜能的事物 ; [语] hard to imagine in reality.

可能语气 They may lose touch with reality and
例句:
You have great potential and I don't

want to lose you. recognizable /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbl/
He likes what the company is trying to
adj. 可识别的 ; 可认识的 ; 可承认的
do, and it has a lot of potential.
They are confident that there are 例句:
plenty of potential girlfriends. Without a doubt, one of the world's
I think there's a lot of potential. most recognizable pieces of art is the
Mona Lisa.
program /ˈproʊgræm/
n. 程序 ; 节目，节目单 ; 计划，安排 recognize /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz/

v. [计]给…编写程序 ; 为…制定计划 ; 设计安排活 vt. 认出 ; 识别 ; 承认
动 ; 编排 vi. 承认，确认 ; [法律]具结，立保证书
例句: 例句:
These careers require applicants to His father recognized his talent and
complete training programs. encouraged him.
Maybe you could program it to be like She didn't want anyone to recognize
your dream woman. her, so she wore a disguise.
masterpiece after its completion.
prostitute /ˈprɑstətut/
n. 卖淫者，妓女 ; 男妓 ; 卖身投靠的人 ; 出卖贞操

的人 refer /rɪˈfɚ/
vt. 使卖淫，卖身 ; 出卖（名誉等） ; 滥用（能力 vi. 提到 ; 针对 ; 关系到 ; 请教
等） ; 卖淫，卖身 vt. 归因于… ; 使求助于 ; 送交 ; 认为…起源于
adj. 卖淫的，堕落的 vt.& vi. 参考，查阅
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例句:
Finally, an animal rescue organization
The world's oldest profession refers to came and took the animals away,
prostitution. relocating them to animal sanctuaries.
reside /rɪˈzaɪd/ security /səˈkjʊrəti/
vi. 住，居住，（官吏）留驻，驻在 ; （性质）存 n. 安全 ; 保证，担保 ; 保护，防护 ; 有价证券

在，具备，（权力，权利等）属于，归于 adj. 安全的，保安的，保密的
例句: 例句:
Today the painting resides at the After going through security, he

Louvre, captivating a whole new checked the weather.
generation. For security purposes, what was your
reunion /riˈjunjən/ security.
n. 重聚，（亲友等的）聚会 ; 再结合，再合并 ; 再
统一 own home.
例句:
This year her middle school class had

its 20-year class reunion. sense /sɛns/
Since the video of the reunion was
n. 感觉，官能 ; 意识，观念 ; 理性 ; 识别力
posted on the Internet, it has been
vt. 感到 ; 理解，领会 ; 检测出
viewed by millions.
例句:

reunite /ˌrijuˈnaɪt/ lose their sense of identity.
vt.& vi. 再次联合 ; 使重聚 ; 使再结合
vi. 重聚 ; 再结合 ; 再联合 I sense a problem looking for a
solution.
例句:
To reunite means to bring back

together. sick /sɪk/
A volunteer at the center offered to
adj. 恶心的 ; 晕船 ; 不舒服的 ; 腻烦的
vt. 吐出 ; 追逐 ; 攻击
reunited. n. <口>呕吐物 ; 病人
例句:
sanctuary /ˈsæŋktʃueri/ Doctors and nurses help sick people.

n. 避难所 ; 庇护所 ; 圣所 ; 庇护
It makes me sick to even think about
例句:
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it. n. 志愿者，志愿兵 ; [军]义勇军 ; [植]自生植物 ; [林]

Relating to a smart robot? It sounds 先锋树种
sick to me. adj. 自愿的，志愿的
vt.&vi. 自愿去做 ; 当志愿兵[义勇军]
vi. 志愿，义务服务
soul /soʊl/ vt. 志愿提供
n. 灵魂 ; 精神 ; 幽灵 ; 人例句:
adj. 美国黑人文化的 The first human volunteer to try this
例句: out was Matt Nagel.
A volunteer at the center offered to
In an AI there wouldn't be a soul
inside, so it wouldn't be like a real
reunited.
human being.
tear /ter /
wherever /werˈevə(r)/
adv. （究竟）在哪儿
v. 撕裂 ; 拉掉 ; 挣开 ; 拉伤
conj. 无论什么地方 ; 各处，处处
n. 破洞 ; 裂口
例句:
例句:
Wherever the donkey was, the goat was
Shortly after that, he began to eat,
never far away.
moving the entire staff to tears.
testimonial /ˌtestɪˈmoʊniəl/
whoever /huˈɛvɚ/
pron. （引导名词性从句）谁 ; 无论谁，任何人 ; 不

n. 证明书 ; 纪念品 ; 奖品 ; 纪念品
管谁…
adj. 证明的 ; 表扬的 ; 褒奖的
例句:
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Whoever she was, the mysteries
The reunion is an amazing testimonial
surrounding the Mona Lisa continue to
to the depth of nonhuman emotions.
engage our imaginations.
theft /θɛft/
whole /hoʊl/
n. 偷盗，偷窃 ; 被盗，失窃 ; 盗窃之物，赃物 ; 失
adj. 全部的，所有的 ; 完整的
窃案例
n. 整体，整个 ; 全部
例句:
例句:
This theft made the painting famous all
One large country, China, has just one
over the world.
time zone for the whole country.
Today the painting resides at the
volunteer /ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/
Louvre, captivating a whole new
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generation.
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n. 匿名 ; 作者不详 ; 匿名者 ; 无名者

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abandoned /əˈbændənd/
In online dating, there is anonymity
and the avoidance of immediate
adj. 被放弃的，被遗弃的 ; 热情洋溢的 ; 寡廉鲜耻 rejection.
的，恣意放荡的 ; 没有约束的
例句:
avoidance /əˈvɔɪdns/
It's an abandoned city way up in the
mountains of Peru. n. 逃避 ; 职位空缺 ; 废止 ; 无效
例句:
accountant /əˈkaʊntənt/
rejection.
ballet /bæˈle,ˈbælˌe/
n. 会计人员，会计师
例句:
He's been working at the same company

for over fifteen years as an
accountant. n. 芭蕾舞 ; 芭蕾舞剧 ; 芭蕾舞团 ; 芭蕾舞音乐
In his role as an accountant, he has 例句:

special access to the company's
We could go to a concert and maybe see
financial data.
a ballet.
algorithm /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/
bruise /bruz/
n. 运算法则 ; 演算法 ; 计算程序
vt. 使挫伤
例句: vi. 碰伤 ; 擦伤
n. 瘀伤，青肿 ; 擦伤，伤痕 ; （感情受到的）伤害
When we date online, computer
algorithms exclude those who don't 例句:
meet our expectations.
A bruise is damage to small blood
vessels which causes bleeding within
anonymity /ˌænəˈnɪmɪti/
the tissues.
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classify /ˈklæsəˌfaɪ/ connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/
vt. 分类，归类 ; 把…列为密件 n. 连接 ; 联系，关系 ; 连接点 ; 亲戚
例句: 例句:
Sports injuries can be classified as QuickServe cleans roofs, fixes Internet

either traumatic or overuse injuries. connections and replaces broken
windows.
collision /kəˈlɪʒən/ on family connections, wealth or
military power.
n. 碰撞 ; 冲突 ; （意见，看法）的抵触 ; （政党等
的）倾轧
have close connections to the medical
例句: community.
Collision means about the same thing as
crash.
controversial /ˌkɑntrəˈvɜrʃl/
adj. 有争议的，引起争议的，被争论的 ; 好争论的

例句:
vt. 制约 ; 限制 ; 使习惯于 ; 使适应 Something is controversial if it causes
vt.& vi. 对…具有重要影响 ; 影响（某事发生的方 public disagreement.

例句:
decline /dɪˈklaɪn/
n. 下降 ; （力量、健康、品格、权力、价值等的）
conditions.
衰退 ; 下倾 ; （人、生命等的）衰退期
vt.& vi. 辞谢，谢绝（邀请等）
vi. （道路、物体等）下倾 ; （太阳）落下 ; （在品
creation of the universe. 格、价值上）降低 ; 衰落，谢绝
We have no choice but to postpone the vt. 谢绝，婉拒
例句:
aren't right.
The main reason it went out of control Sooner or later, he knows his health
was because of the bad road will decline and he'll have to stop
conditions. working.
Iceman's body was in good condition If companies continue to leave the
when it was found. area the demand for housing will
Preconditions are conditions that must decline.
be satisfied before something can
happen.
destined
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adj. 命中注定的，预定的 ; 去往…的例句:

v. 注定(destine的过去式和过去分词)
Traditional ideas of love may be
例句: enchanting C but are they useful?
To be enchanting means to have a
Strangers see each other from across a
mysterious, charming quality.
room and instantly know that they are
destined to be together.
If something is destined to happen, it
is part of a universal plan that can't
encounter /ɛnˈkaʊntɚ/
be changed. vt. 不期而遇 ; 遭遇 ; 对抗

n. 相遇，碰见 ; 遭遇战 ; 对决，冲突
vi. 碰见，尤指不期而遇
documentary /ˌdɑkjuˈmentri/
例句:
n. 纪录片
Lang Lang is the biggest and most
adj. 记录的 ; 文书的 ; 纪实的
例句: encountered.
Loneliness and boredom are less
Watching animals migrate is something I
exciting than chance encounters.
can see in a documentary.
dragon /ˈdræɡən/
exclude /ɪk'sklud/
vt. 排除，不包括 ; 排斥 ; 驱除，赶出

n. 龙，龙船 ; [D-][天文学]天龙（星座） ; [口语、贬
义]脾气暴躁的人例句:
例句: When we date online, computer

algorithms exclude those who don't
A fair maiden is guarded by a dragon.
meet our expectations.
A handsome prince must slay the dragon
to save her.
fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/
drama /ˈdrɑmə, ˈdræmə/ adj. 极好的 ; 很大的 ; 怪诞的 ; 不切实际的
n. 戏剧，剧本 ; 戏剧效果 ; 戏剧文学[艺术] ; 戏剧性例句:

事件[场面]
例句: the fantastic, magical side of love.
I'd like to get out and see the

wildlife, the drama of nature!
fate /fet/
n. 命运，宿命 ; 灾难，死亡 ; 命中注定的事（尤指

enchanting /ɪnˈtʃæntɪŋ/ 坏事）
v. 注定
adj. 使人喜悦的 ; 妩媚的 ; 迷人的
v. 使欣喜，使心醉(enchant的现在分词) ; 使迷惑例句:
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n. 功能，作用 ; 应变量，函数 ; 职务 ; 重大聚会

Relying on fate to find a partner
vi. 有或起作用 ; 行使职责
leaves a lot to chance.
To be determined by fate means it is 例句:
left to chance to decide.
It's important to understand it and
keep it functioning properly.
financial /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/
Inflammation is characterized by pain,
redness and a loss of function.
adj. 财政的 ; 财务的 ; 金融的 ; 有钱的
例句:
gain /ɡen/
In his role as an accountant, he has
special access to the company's
financial data.
The problem with this is that many
推进（一段距离）
financial advisors give the wrong
vi. 增进 ; 增进健康 ; 得益 ; （重量的）增加
advice.
例句:
To gain a better understanding of these

foreign /ˈfɔrən/ effects, more research is needed.
adj. 外国的，外交的 ; 外来的 ; 不相干的 ; [医]异质 One way to gain power was to kill the
的 leader.
Decisions which favor short-term gain
例句:
Another threat to the company comes be controversial.
from foreign competition, which is The other countries show gains, but as
getting stronger. a percentage increase they are less.
Salary levels are lower there, and the
quality of foreign workers is getting
better. humiliation /hjuˌmɪliˈeʃən/
n. 羞辱：使（别人）丢脸的行动 ; 羞辱，耻辱 ; 丢
fracture /ˈfræktʃɚ/
脸，丢人
例句:
vt.& vi. （使）折断，破碎
n. 破裂，断裂 ; 骨折 All too often people have suffered
through bad dates and humiliations.
例句:
Sports injuries range from bruises and

muscle strains to fractures and head ideal /aɪˈdiəl, aɪˈdil/
injuries.
adj. 理想的，完美的 ; 被认为是最好的 ; 完全或相
当令人满意的 ; 想象的，假设的
function /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
n. 理想 ; 典范，典型 ; 目标，高尚的、有价值的原
则或目标
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例句:
Inflammation is the first phase of
Online dating can reduce the chances of healing, and typically lasts for
meeting someone who could challenge around five days.
one's romantic ideals.
inflammatory /ɪnˈflæmətɔri/
immediate /ɪˈmidiɪt/
adj. 令人激动的 ; 有煽动性的 ; 炎性的，发炎的
adj. 立即的 ; 直接的，最接近的 ; 目前的，当前的 ;
例句:
直觉的
By minimizing the inflammatory phase,
例句:
the overall healing process is
In online dating, there is anonymity accelerated.
rejection.
initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/
incomprehensible /ɪnˌkɑmpr
adj. 最初的 ; 开始的 ; 首字母的
n. 首字母 ; [语音学]声母 ; 特大的大写字母
ɪˈhensəbl/
vt. 用姓名的首字母签名
adj. 难以理解的，难懂的 ; 莫测高深的 ; 不可思议
例句:
的 ; 无限的
The body's response to these injuries
例句:
is the same in the initial five-day
It suggests that love is challenging, period.
uncertain, and incomprehensible.
insider /ɪnˈsaɪdɚ/
indulge /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
n. 知情人 ; 了解内幕的人
vt. 迁就，纵容 ; 使满足 ; 使（自己）沉溺于 ; 使快
例句:
乐
vi. 纵容 ; 满足 ; 沉溺 With his insider information, Walter
can predict the company's short-term
例句:
future.
To indulge in something means to allow By being an insider, he'll know how
oneself to enjoy it fully. the company is doing.
By choosing partners based on our
preconceived ideas, we may be
indulging in our illusions. instantly /ˈɪnstəntli/
adv. 立即，马上，立刻 ; 马上地 ; 即刻地 ; 立即地
inflammation /ˌɪnfləˈmeʃən/
conj. 一…就
例句:
n. [医]炎症 ; 燃烧 ; 发火
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Strangers see each other from across a n. 未婚女子 ; 处女 ; 断头机 ; 未得分的投球

room and instantly know that they are adj. 处女的，少女的 ; 首次的，初次的 ; 没有经验
destined to be together. 的
例句:
lifetime /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/ A fair maiden is guarded by a dragon.
n. 一生，寿命 ; 有生之年 ; 存在期，有效期

na. 终生 ; 终身保障 ; [核]寿命 occurrence /əˈkɜrəns/
例句:
n. 发生，出现 ; 遭遇，事件
We could be missing the opportunity of
例句:
a lifetime.
If something is a common occurrence, it
often happens.
localized /ˈlokəˌlaɪzd/ Injuries are a common occurrence in
professional sports.
adj. 限局性的 ; 地区的
v. 使局部化( localize的过去式) ; 使具地方色彩
例句: option /ˈɑpʃn/
Inflammation is characterized by pain, n. 选择（的自由） ; 选项 ; 选择权 ; 选择能力

heat and localized swelling. vt. 得到或获准进行选择 ; 调动球员
例句:
loneliness /ˈlonlɪnɪs/ His options are to sell now or wait

until he actually needs the money.
n. 孤独，寂寞
They need to start making plans
例句: because some options require a waiting
period.
Loneliness and boredom represent the
realistic side of traditional love.
overuse /ˌoʊvərˈjuz/
magical /ˈmædʒɪkəl/ vt. 使用过度
adj. 魔力的，不可思议的，迷人的 ; 神 ; 幻 ; 神奇例句:
例句: In many cases, these types of injuries

are due to overuse of a part of the
body.
the fantastic, magical side of love.
Sports injuries can be classified as
either traumatic or overuse injuries.
maiden /ˈmedn/
participate /pɑrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
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vi. 参加某事 ; 分享某事 Online dating services rely on

vt. 得到或接受某部分东西 preconceived ideas that may be
illusions.
例句:
Sports injuries are injuries that

happen to athletes participating in precondition /ˌprikənˈdɪʃən/
sporting events.
n. 前提 ; 先决条件
vt. 预先处理 ; 事先准备
partner /ˈpɑrtnə(r)/ 例句:
n. 伙伴 ; 同伙 ; 同伴 ; 配偶 Online dating also allows the setting

vt. 使合作 ; 与…合伙 of preconditions.
vi. 合伙 ; 合股 ; 成为搭档
例句:
predator /ˈprɛdətɚ, -ˌtɔr/
Relying on fate to find a partner
n. 以掠夺为生的人 ; 捕食其他动物的动物，食肉动
leaves a lot to chance.
物
例句:
pharmaceutical /ˌfɑrməˈsutɪkl/
I don't like the idea of being around
adj. 制药的，配药的 predators like lions and hyenas.
n. 药物
例句:
primary /ˈpraɪmeri/
The company he works for is a
adj. 首要的，主要的 ; 最早的，原始的 ; [地质学]原
pharmaceutical company.
生的 ; 基本的
n. 第一位 ; 最好者 ; 要素 ; 候选人提拔会
phase /fez/ 例句:
n. 相，周相 ; 阶段 ; [物理学]相位 ; 方面，侧面 When we use the perfect form, the

vt. 分阶段实行 ; 调整相位 primary focus is on the subject of the
vi. 分阶段进行 sentence, not the verb.
What are the primary signs of
例句:
inflammation?
Inflammation is the first phase of
healing, and typically lasts for
around five days. quality /ˈkwɑləti/
preconceived /ˌprikənˈsivd/ 素养 ; 品种
adj. 优质的，高质量的 ; 上流社会的
adj. 预想的，先入为主的
例句:
例句:
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Her biggest complaint is the air Walter wants to retire within the next
quality. few years.
quality isn't good.
Quality service provides its own retirement /rɪˈtaɪərmənt/
reward to the company.
n. 退休，退职 ; 引退，隐居 ; 退隐处
To be enchanting means to have a
mysterious, charming quality. 例句:
He's been saving money and paying off

debts to prepare for retirement.
randomness /'rændəmnəs/
n. 随意，无安排 ; 随机性
romance /ˈroʊˈmæns/
例句:
n. 浪漫史 ; 爱情小说 ; 恋爱 ; 传奇色彩
Computer algorithms exclude
vt.& vi. 虚构 ; 渲染 ; 谈情说爱 ; 追求某人
randomness.
例句:
Perhaps this new way represents a more

rejection /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/ efficient form of romance.
n. 拒绝 ; 摒弃 ; 剔除物 ; <医>排斥
例句: romantic /roʊˈmæntɪk/

adj. 浪漫的，谈情说爱的，多情的，风流的，香艳
and the avoidance of immediate 的 ; 空想的，虚构的，怪诞的，想入非非的，不实
rejection. 际的，难实行的（计划等） ; 传奇（式）的，小说
般的，情节离奇的 ; 浪漫主义的
n. 富于浪漫气息的人 ; 浪漫主义作家[画家等]，浪漫
repetitive /rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/ 派诗人[艺术家] ; 浪漫思想[行为]
adj. 重复的，啰嗦的 ; 复唱的例句:
例句: The author of this article is somewhat
Tennis elbow is a form of repetitive of a romantic.
stress injury at the elbow. To have an affair means for a married

retire /rɪˈtaɪr/ How we communicate with our romantic
partners can have a strong impact on
vi. 退休 ; 撤退 ; 后退，退却
the quality of our relationships.
vt. 退休，退隐 ; 使撤退 ; 收回
n. 退休 ; 退隐 ; 退兵信号
例句: savings /ˈsevɪŋz/
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n. 储蓄 ; 节约( saving的名词复数 ) ; 节俭 ; 储蓄金 ; 例句:

挽救
A muscle strain is a small tear of
例句: muscle fibers.
Vaccines need to be updated because
If he couldn't work any more he would
viruses mutate and new strains emerge.
have to rely on his savings and other
Viruses may mutate into a strain that
assets to survive.
can infect humans.
slay /sle/
swelling /ˈswɛlɪŋ/
vt. 残杀 ; [俚]被笑或爱淹没
n. 肿胀 ; 膨胀 ; 增大
例句: v. 肿胀(swell的ing形式) ; 增强 ; 骄傲，自满
A handsome prince must slay the dragon 例句:
to save her.
Inflammation is characterized by pain,
heat and localized swelling.
sporting /ˈspɔrtɪŋ/
adj. 运动的 ; 爱好文体活动的 ; 公正的 ; 好赌博的 thought /θɔt/

v. 运动(sport的ing形式) ; 娱乐 ; 玩弄
n. 思想 ; 想法 ; 关心 ; 思索
例句: v. 想( think的过去式和过去分词) ; 思索 ; 以为 ; 认
Sports injuries are injuries that 为
happen to athletes participating in 例句:
sporting events.
This article was written to provoke
some thought about a growing trend.
stock market /stɑk ˈmɑrkɪt/
n. 股票市场 ; 股票买卖 ; 股票行情 ; 牲畜市场 tissue /ˈtɪʃu/

例句: n. 薄纸，棉纸 ; [生]组织 ; 一套
They invested some money in the stock 例句:
market.
A bruise is damage to small blood
Investing in real estate or the stock
vessels which causes bleeding within
market could be very risky.
the tissues.
strain /stren/
traumatic /traʊˈmætɪk/
vt.& vi. 拉紧，拉伤 ; 用力拉
adj. <医>外伤的损伤的 ; 创伤的 ; 治外伤的
n. 血统，家族 ; 性格，脾气 ; 语气 ; 一段音乐
n. 外伤药
vt. 拉紧，拽紧或扯紧 ; 尽量使力 ; 扭伤 ; 歪曲
vi. 不懈 ; 受到强大的压力 ; 拉紧，紧绷例句:
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Sports injuries can be classified as actress.

either traumatic or overuse injuries.
worst /wɜrst/
typically /ˈtɪpɪklɪ/
adj. 最差的 ; 最严重的 ; 最令人不满的 ; 最糟的
adv. 典型地 ; 代表性地 ; 通常 n. 最坏的事情 ; 最严重的事
adv. 最坏 ; 最糟 ; 最严重
例句:
vt. 胜过，击败
The inflammation stage of healing
例句:
typically lasts for around five days.
In the worst case, his investments
could result in a huge loss.
uncertain /ʌnˈsɜrtn/
adj. 不确定的 ; 不稳定的 ; 不明确的 ; 无常的

worth /wɜrθ/
例句:
adj. 值得的 ; 有…的价值 ; 等值的 ; 有…的财产
It suggests that love is challenging, n. 财富，财产 ; 价值
例句:
They delayed the decision because John
was uncertain about his job. She thinks a degree from Stanford is
I don't mind taking a few risks, but
undesirable /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/ it's got to be worth it.
She thinks it's worth taking a few
adj. 不受欢迎的，讨厌的 ; 不合需要的 ; 不方便的 ;
risks in order to have an interesting
不良的
life.
n. 不受欢迎的人 ; 不良分子
例句:
Part 2
Computer algorithms exclude undesirable
traits such as the wrong hair color,
race, or age.
acknowledge /əkˈnɑlɪdʒ/
vt. 承认 ; 鸣谢 ; 对…打招呼 ; 告知已收到
例句:
worldwide /ˈwɜrldwaɪd/
It is important to acknowledge that all
adj. 全世界的
relationships have issues.
adv. 遍及全球地
例句:
It develops new drugs, which is a risky

admire /ædˈmaɪr/
business, and sells them worldwide. vt. 赞赏 ; 称赞 ; 欣赏 ; <美口>想要

Her controversial film, Ecstasy
例句:
brought her worldwide fame as an
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I really admire him because he faced stonework and breathtaking design.

all kinds of prejudice and overcame If something is breathtaking, it is so
it. magnificent as to take your breath
Every year, thousands of people travel away.
confrontational /ˌkɑnfrənˈteɪʃnl/
adj. 挑衅的 ; 对抗的

advisability /ədˌvaɪzə'bɪlətɪ/
例句:
n. 明智
It is better to discuss problems in a
例句:
way that is less confrontational.
The modal "had better" expresses
advisability.
conquest /ˈkɑŋkwest/
n. 征服，击败 ; 战利品 ; （尤指）爱情的俘虏 ; 赢

assert /əˈsɜrt/
得（物）
vt. 声称，断言 ; 维护，坚持 ; 坚持自己的主张 ; 生
例句:
效
The conquest of a country or territory
例句:
happens when it is defeated and taken
Based on what is known, the speaker over.
asserts that the event is possible
rather than certain or impossible.
contempt /kənˈtɛmpt/
n. 轻视 ; 轻蔑 ; （对规则、危险等的）藐视 ; 不顾
blow up /blo ʌp/
例句:
（使）爆炸 ; 产生 ; 爆发 ; 发怒
People who feel contempt for their
例句:
partner often convey disapproval
To blow up at someone means to explode without addressing the issue.
with anger, for example, by shouting To show contempt to someone means to
at them. be disrespectful.
breathtaking /ˈbrɛθˌtekɪŋ/ convey /kənˈve/
adj. 非常激动人心的 ; 惊人的 ; 惊险的 ; 使人透不过 vt. 传达，传递 ; 运送，输送 ; [法]让与，转让（财

气来的产等） ; 表达
例句: 例句:
Every year, thousands of people travel People who feel contempt for their
to Peru to admire its magnificent partner often convey disapproval
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without addressing the issue. Being too direct with criticism can
He wants her to be straight, which
defensive /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ means he wants her to be direct and
honest.
adj. 防御用的，防守的 ; 辩护的 ; 自卫的
n. 守势 ; 辩护
例句: disapproval /ˌdɪsəˈpruvəl/

Someone who is defensive in an argument
n. 不赞同，反对 ; 非难
will probably not admit fault.
例句:
People who feel contempt for their

defensiveness /dɪ'fensɪvnəs/ partner often convey disapproval
without addressing the issue.
防御性
例句:
Defensiveness is one of the most dissatisfaction /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃə

significant factors that can hurt a n/
marriage or relationship. n. 不满，不平 ; 令人不满的事物
例句:
destination /ˌdɛstəˈneʃən/ If your partner feels that they aren't

valued, it may lead to increased
n. 目的，目标 ; 目的地，终点 ; [罕用语]预定，指定
dissatisfaction with the relationship.
例句:

Picchu has become one of the most exquisite /ˈɛkskwɪzɪt, ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/
popular tourist destinations in the adj. 精致的 ; 细腻的 ; 优美的 ; 剧烈的
world. n. 过分讲究穿戴的人
例句:
direct /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/ Exquisite means about the same thing as

extremely beautiful.
adj. 直接的 ; 直的 ; 直系的 ; 率直的
Among the city were exquisite stone
adv. 直接地 ; 径直地 ; 直截了当地 ; 正好
buildings that are thought to be
vt. （用建议、指示、有益的情报等）指导 ; 导演
（戏剧或电影） ; 指示方向 ; 把…对准（某方向或 temples.
某人）
vt.& vi. 指导，导演，管理
vi. 引路 ; 当向导 ; 领唱 ; 领奏 flaw /flɔ/
例句: n. 瑕疵，缺点 ; 一阵狂风 ; 短暂的风暴 ; 裂缝，裂

纹
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v. 使生裂缝，使有裂纹 ; 使无效 ; 使有缺陷

vi. 生裂缝 ; 变的有缺陷
例句:
harmony /ˈhɑrməni/
n. 协调 ; 融洽，一致 ; 和谐 ; [音]和声
Many couples try to address issues by
criticizing their partner's flaws or 例句:
mistakes directly. What they see is a wonderful harmony
between the city and the landscape
around it.
force /fɔrs/
historian /hɪˈstɔriən/
n. 历史学家，史学工作者
例句:
In fact, some historians consider him

to be one of the greatest military
commanders in history.
An American historian discovered the
city after he heard rumors of its
例句: existence.
such as gravity.
People will be forced to relocate from historical site /hɪˈstɔrɪkəl saɪt/
flooded areas. 史迹
例句:
within the Earth.
The military includes an army, an air Machu Picchu is one of the world's most
force, and a navy. impressive historical sites.
implied /ɪm'plaɪd/
adj. 暗指的，含蓄的
guy /ɡaɪ/
v. 暗示，暗指( imply的过去式和过去分词 ) ; 必然包
n. 家伙，伙计 ; （架设天线、支撑帐篷等用的）牵含 ; 说明，表明
索 ; [复数]各位 ; 一群男人（或女人）
例句:
vt. （用牵索等）牵拉 ; （用拉索等）固定 ; 开…的
玩笑 ; 取笑 Which modal has the feeling of an
vi. [俚语]逃亡，逃走 ; 乱演某角色 implied threat?
例句:
There are some guys on the Internet who in the case of /ɪn ði kes ʌv/
have sent me messages.
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至于…，就…来说 These modals are used for making

predictions, judgements and
例句:
speculations.
In the case of "must", we use "have to"
to express a similar meaning.
jungle /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
inaccessible /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbəl/ n. （热带）丛林 ; 丛林音乐 ; 乱七八糟的一堆事物 ;

尔虞我诈的环境
adj. 达不到的 ; 难见到的 ; 不能接近的 ; 无法理解的
例句:
例句:
Though the surrounding jungle had
The city had been built on a remote and overgrown the site, what remained was
nearly inaccessible mountaintop, often impressive.
shrouded in clouds.
If something is inaccessible, it is
very difficult to reach. label /ˈleɪbl/
n. 标签 ; 称标记，符号 ; [建] 门或窗户上面的线脚
inhabitant /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/
vt. 贴标签于 ; 把…称为 ; 把…列为 ; [化]用放射性元
素使（元素或原子等）示踪
n. 居民，住户 ; （栖息在某地区的）动物
例句:
例句:
They sometimes label their partner with
Many believe that the city's insulting words, which is particularly
inhabitants abandoned the city because damaging.
of an epidemic.
likelihood /ˈlaɪkliˌhʊd/
insulting n. 可能，可能性 ; [数]似然，似真
adj. 出言不逊的，侮辱的 ; 无礼的
例句:
v. 侮辱，冒犯( insult的现在分词)
They indicate how much a speaker knows
例句:
about the likelihood of an event.
insulting words, which is particularly
damaging. maintain /menˈten/
judgement /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ 例句:
n. 判断，鉴定，评价，判断 ; 审判，裁判，判决 ; They maintain that being aware of these

看法，意见 ; 判断力，见识 factors in communication is crucial to
a relationship.
例句:
For nature this is a success, because
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we have children to maintain our The modals "should" and "ought to"
species. assert that something is probable or
Because of economic competition, expected, but not necessary.
easy.
These historic buildings are very old overgrow /'oʊvəˌgroʊ/
v. 长满，长得超过，长得过大
even though it was extremely old. 例句:
Though the surrounding jungle had

overgrown the site, what remained was
mysteriously /mɪsˈtɪrɪəslɪ/ impressive.
adv. 神秘地 ; 不可思议地 ; 诡秘地 ; 故弄玄虚地
例句: particularly /pərˈtɪkjələrli/

The "City of the Incas" was
adv. 特别 ; 尤其 ; 异乎寻常地
mysteriously abandoned just 100 years
after its construction. 例句:

insulting words, which is particularly
necessity /nəˈsɛsɪti/ damaging.
n. 必要（性） ; （迫切）需要 ; 必需品 ; 自然规律
例句: potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

The modal "must" expresses logical or
adj. 潜在的，有可能的 ; [语法学]可能语气的，表示
social necessity.
可能性的 ; 有能力的
n. 潜力，潜能 ; [物]电位，势能 ; 潜能的事物 ; [语]
可能语气
neighborhood /ˈnebɚˌhʊd/
例句:
n. 地区 ; 某地区的人 ; 与某处邻近的地区 ; 临近街
You have great potential and I don't
坊
want to lose you.
例句: He likes what the company is trying to
Among the city were what appeared to be do, and it has a lot of potential.
neighborhoods of homes and exquisite They are confident that there are
stone buildings. plenty of potential girlfriends.
I think there's a lot of potential.
ought to /ɔt tu/
v. 应当，应该 ; 理应 ; 宜
potentiality /pəˌtɛnʃiˈælɪti/
n. 可能力，（用复数）潜能，潜力。可能性
例句:
例句:
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The modal "can" expresses potentiality,
Picchu has become one of the most
or ability.
popular tourist destinations in the
world.
prediction /prɪˈdɪkʃən/
n. [气]预测，预报 ; 预言 ; 预言的事物 resolve /rɪˈzɑlv/

例句: vt.& vi. 决定 ; 决心
These modals are used for making vt. 使消释 ; 使分解，使解体 ; （指委员会或集会）
predictions, judgements and 表决 ; 消退（炎症等）
speculations. vi. 下决定 ; 分解

n. 决意，决定 ; （会议等的）决议
例句:
predictor /prɪˈdɪktər/
The goal shouldn't be to avoid these
n. 预言者，预报器 issues, but to learn to resolve them.
例句:
Contempt is the biggest predictor of root /rut, rʊt/

divorce.
n. 根，根源 ; 原因，本质 ; 祖先 ; [乐]和弦基音
vt. 使生根 ; 使固定 ; 根源在于 ; 欢呼，喝彩
probable /ˈprɑbəbl/ vi. 生根 ; 根除
例句:
adj. 可能的 ; 大概的
n. 很可能的事 ; 可能入选者 You can also cut and suck moisture from
the roots and leaves of plants.
例句:
Trees like the desert oak have roots
It's more than a possibility and less near the surface.
than a certainty, so it's probable. To determine the root of a problem
remote /rɪˈmoʊt/
adj. （时间上）遥远的 ; 远离的 ; 远程的 ; 微小的 self-esteem /ˌsɛlfɪˈstim/

n. 远程操作 ; 遥控器
n. 自尊 ; 自大 ; 傲骨
vt. 使…向远方延伸，把…延展到远处
例句:
例句:
Being too direct with criticism can
New technologies allow for virtual
Telling somebody that they are too
remote connections.
lazy would probably hurt their self-
The city had been built on a remote
esteem.
and nearly inaccessible mountaintop,
often shrouded in clouds.
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shall /ʃæl/ means to find its source.
v. 将要 ; 必须 ; 可以 ; 应该
例句: speculation /ˌspɛkjəˈleʃən/
The question "Shall I open the door?" n. 投机买卖 ; 思考 ; 投机活动 ; 推断

invites the person who is asked to
例句:
make the decision.
These modals are used for making
predictions, judgements and
shroud /ʃraʊd/ speculations.
n. 寿衣 ; 覆盖物 ; 船的横桅索 ; [电] 护罩

vt. 覆盖 ; 用裹尸布包 stonewall /ˈstoʊnˈwɔl/
例句:
vi. （用冗长发言或拒绝回答问题等）拖延[阻碍]议
The city had been built on a remote and 事，设置障碍 ; 拒绝执行命令，拒绝服从命令 ;
nearly inaccessible mountaintop, often （板球中）打守势球，小心地打慢球
shrouded in clouds.
例句:
Stonewalling your partner can make them
site /saɪt/ feel like they aren't valued.
n. 地点，位置，场所 ; [计算机]网站 ; 遗址 ; 地皮
vt. 使坐落在 ; 安放，设置 ; 给…造址 ; 为…提供场 stonework /ˈstoʊnwɜrk/
所
n. 石雕工艺，做石工的场所 ; 凿石工程
例句:
例句:
Machu Picchu is one of the world's most
impressive historical sites. Every year, thousands of people travel
source /sɔrs/
n. 根源，本源 ; 源头，水源 ; 原因 ; 提供消息的人 surrounding /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

vt. （从…）获得 ; 发起 ; 向…提供消息 ; 寻求（尤
指供货）的来源 n. 环境，周围的事物
vi. 原料来源 ; 起源 ; 寻求来源 ; 寻求生产商（或提 adj. 周围的，附近的
供商） v. 包围( surround的现在分词 ) ; 与…紧密相关 ; 围
绕 ; 喜欢结交（某类人）
例句:
例句:
most plentiful sources of energy. Though the surrounding jungle had
The place where a river begins is its overgrown the site, what remained was
source. impressive.
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sympathize /ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪz/ What he saw seemed like an unbelievable

dream.
vi. 同情，怜悯 ; 共鸣，同感 ; 支持，赞成 ; 安慰
例句:
To sympathize with a perspective means

undervalue /ˌʌndərˈvælju/
to understand another person's vt. 估价过低 ; 轻看

feelings.
例句:
I feel hurt and undervalued when I

temple /ˈtɛmpəl/ don't get a response from you.
n. 庙，寺 ; 耶路撒冷古神殿 ; [犹太教] 犹太教聚会 ;

Part 3
太阳穴
例句:
Rome
Even today, the mystery remains as to
the purpose of these temples. 例句:
He was scheduled to leave Rome 3 days

later to fight in another war.
terrace /ˈtɛrɪs/ He appointed members of his army to
n. 台阶，阶地 ; 阳台 ; 柱廊，门廊 ; 斜坡上房屋间 rule while he was away from Rome.

的街巷
vt. 把（如山坡或坡地）修成梯田 ; 给（如房屋）建
阳台 absolute /ˈæbsəˌlut/
例句: adj. 绝对的，完全的 ; 不受任何限制[约束]的 ; 无条

件的 ; 有无上权力或权威的
Forty rows of farming terraces hugged
n. 绝对 ; 绝对事物
the steep mountainside.
例句:
His title was "Dictator for Life" which

turn away /tɚn əˈwe/ meant he had absolute authority for as
转过脸去 ; 拒绝（某人）进入 ; 辞退 ; 背 long as he lived.
例句:
He came over and wanted to kiss me, and admirer /ədˈmaɪərər/

I turned away.
n. 赞赏者 ; 羡慕者 ; 崇拜者 ; （女子的）爱慕者
例句:
unbelievable /ˌʌnbɪˈlivəbəl/ Caesar had many admirers who supported
adj. 不可相信的 ; 站不住脚的 ; （由于太好或太糟 his efforts to end corruption.
而）令人难以置信的 ; 非常惊人的
例句:
adopted /əˈdɑptɪd/
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adj. 被收养的，被采用的例句:

v. 采用( adopt的过去式和过去分词 ) ; 收养 ; 正式接
People often argue with each other
受 ; 吸收（外来词语）
because they see things from a
例句: different point of view.
With his death, power shifted to his
adopted son, Octavian.
The author argues that solving this
problem is a huge business
ally /'ælaɪ/ opportunity.
n. 同盟国，同盟者 ; 助手，支持者 ; 协约国 ; 联盟

vt.&vi. （使）联盟，（使）同盟 ; （使）结盟， aristocracy /ˌærɪˈstɑkrəsi/
（使）联姻
例句:
These actions infuriated his enemies

and even his allies.
apathy /ˈæpəθi/
n. 漠然 ; 冷淡 ; 无兴趣 ; 无动于衷 n. 贵族 ; 贵族品质 ; 贵族统治的国家 ; 上层社会
例句: 例句:
The reasons for such apathy, especially In doing so, he created many enemies,
among entrepreneurs, are not difficult especially among the aristocracy.
to guess.
ashamed /əˈʃemd/
appoint /əˈpɔɪnt/
adj. 惭愧的，羞耻的，害臊的 ; 难为情
vt. 任命，委派 ; 约定，指定 ; 装设，布置
例句:
例句:
To humiliate someone means to make them
Instead of being elected, they could be feel foolish and ashamed.
appointed, even if they were not from
Rome.
He had appointed members of his army aspiration /ˌæspəˈreʃən/
n. 强烈的愿望 ; 吸气，吸入 ; 发送气音 ; 发 h 音
例句:
argue /ˈɑrgju/ A person with aspirations has hope and
vt. 坚决主张 ; 提出理由证明 ; 说服，劝告 ; 表明， dreams of reaching goals.

证明
vi. 争论，辩论 ; 提出理由
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assassin /əˈsæsn/ Their children or caregivers are forced
n. 暗杀者，刺客 to spend disproportionate time and

resources to support them.
例句:
Eventually, several of the leading

assassins were either killed or category /ˈkætəgɔri/
committed suicide.
n. 类型，部门，种类，类别，类目 ; [逻，哲]范畴 ;
体重等级
authority /əˈθɔrəti/ 例句:
n. 权威 ; 权力 ; 学术权威 ; [复数]当权者 It puts India into the category of

"aging" countries.
例句:
The high-ranking positions he had given

as rewards had no real authority. clear /klɪr/
adj. 清楚的，明白的 ; 清晰的，明亮的 ; 清澈的 ; 明

确的
blow /bloʊ/
n. 殴打，打击 ; 吹风，一阵风 ; 意外的灾害 ; 吹奏 vi. 变明朗 ; 变清澈
（声） vt. 扫除，除去 ; 消除（嫌疑） ; 使清楚 ; 使干净
vt.& vi. （风）吹 ; （轮胎等）爆炸 n. 空隙，空间
vt. 吹，吹气 ; 使爆炸 ; 奏出，演奏 ; 使气喘
例句:
vi. 吹刮，吹动 ; 随风飘动 ; 鸣叫 ; 喘气
It's a very clear night, so they can
例句:
look up and see many stars.
The wind is blowing. To get something straight means to
The first blow hit Caesar in his neck gain a clear understanding of it.
and drew blood. To clarify means to explain or make
something clear.
If the sky hadn't cleared, they
bullet /ˈbʊlɪt/ couldn't have been in an open car.
n. 子弹，弹药 ; 弹丸 ; [印]着重号
to get a clear shot at the president's
例句: car?
The president was struck by two
bullets, but it was the second one
that probably killed him. commander /kəˈmændə(r)/
n. 指挥官，司令官 ; [海]中校，副舰长 ; 木槌
caregiver /ˈkergɪvə(r)/ 例句:
He had gained this power through his

n. 照料者，护理者
successes as a military commander.
例句:
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In fact, some historians consider him n. 消费者，顾客 ; [生态]取食者，食物链中以其他生

to be one of the greatest military 物为食物的生物
commanders in history.
例句:
Investors see bigger opportunities for

commit suicide /kəˈmɪt exponential growth in young consumers.
ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/
自杀 ; 自寻了断 ; 抹脖子 ; 引决自裁

crowd /kraʊd/
例句:
n. 人群 ; 群众 ; 一群
Eventually, several of the leading vi. 拥挤，聚集
assassins were either killed or vt. 挤满 ; 将…塞进 ; 催逼
committed suicide.
例句:
Kennedy was waving to a large crowd of

confiscate /ˈkɑnfɪskeɪt/ people when he was shot.
vt. 没收 ; 充公 ; 查抄 ; 征用
adj. 被没收的，被充公的 ; 被征用的 dagger /ˈdæɡɚ/
例句:
n. 匕首 ; 短剑
To confiscate something means to take vt. 用剑刺
possession of it.
例句:
The previous dictator had confiscated
Once he had entered the senate, he was
their property after coming to power.
surrounded by senators holding
daggers, or knives.
consolidate /kənˈsɑlɪdeɪt/
vt. 把…合成一体，合并 ; 巩固，加强 ; 统一 ; 合计 demographic /ˌdemə'ɡræfɪk/

金额
vi. 统一 ; 合并 ; 联合 adj. 人口统计学的 ; 人口统计的
例句: 例句:
After he made himself dictator for The imminent demographic changes are
life, he proclaimed himself a god and rapidly driving up the magnitude of
consolidated more power. this problem.
To consolidate power means to combine

and unify its sources to make it more
powerful.
denial /dɪˈnaɪəl/
n. 否认，否定 ; 克制 ; 拒绝，拒绝接受
consumer /kənˈsumə(r)/
例句:
It seems as if he was in a state of

denial and refused to recognize the
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danger that was facing him. dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/
vt. 解雇，把…免职 ; 遣散，解散（队伍等） ; 驳
desire / dɪˈzaɪr/ 回，拒绝受理 ; 搁置

vi. 解散
vt. 希望 ; 渴望 ; 要求 ; 请求
例句:
n. 愿望 ; 欲望 ; 希望 ; 请求
vi. 有希望 ; 期望 ; 愿望 ; 想望 He shouldn't have dismissed his
security force.
例句:
From this point of view, each person

has a desire to find a soulmate to disproportionate /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔrʃ
make him or her feel whole again. ənət/
For her, love is the desire to
adj. 不成比例的 ; 不相称的 ; 不均衡的 ; 打破平衡
great friendship. 例句:
To compromise means to take less than
Their children or caregivers are forced
desired in order to reach a
to spend disproportionate time and
conclusion.
resources to support them.
dictator /ˈdɪkteɪtər/ elder /ˈɛldɚ/

n. 独裁者 ; 专制者 ; 发号施令者 ; 专横的人
n. 长者 ; 长辈 ; 元老 ; 比…年长的人
例句: adj. 年纪较大的 ; 资格老的 ; 老练的
His title was "Dictator for Life" which 例句:

meant he had absolute authority for as Many women are forced to stay away from
long as he lived. the workforce to take care of elders
The previous dictator had murdered at home.
5,000 of his rivals after coming to
power.
exponential /ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃəl/
disillusion /ˌdɪsɪˈluʒən/ n. 指数 ; 倡导者 ; 演奏者 ; 例子

adj. 指数的，幂数的 ; 越来越快的
vt. 使不再抱幻想，使理想破灭 ; 给…泼冷水 ; 使醒
例句:
悟
n. 觉醒，幻灭 Investors see bigger opportunities for
exponential growth in young consumers.
例句:
Kennedy's death disillusioned many

Americans who had been inspired by his extraordinary /ɪkˈstrɔrdəneri/
vision for the future.
adj. 非凡的 ; 特别的 ; 非常奇特的
例句:
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rapidly driving up the magnitude of

Once in a while, an event is
this problem.
extraordinary and will change the
world.
incentive /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/
fateful /ˈfetfəl/ n. 动机 ; 刺激 ; 诱因 ; 鼓励
adj. 刺激性的 ; 鼓励性质的
adj. 重大的 ; 命中注定的 ; 决定性的 ; 预言性的
例句:
例句:
Rather than punish or kill his enemies,
He made a fateful decision: rather than
he offered them mercy and incentives.
punish or kill his enemies, he offered
them mercy and incentives.
incredibly /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
forgiveness /fərˈgɪvnəs/ adv. 难以置信地，很，极为
n. 宽恕 ; 原谅例句:
例句: The assassin's quick shots were

incredibly accurate.
How Caesar treated his enemies is a
valuable lesson on forgiveness,
arrogance, and absolute power.
For the aristocracy, to live without
infuriate /ɪnˈfjʊrieɪt/
power was not forgiveness, but vt. 使大怒，激怒

humiliation. adj. 狂怒的
例句:
get along /ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/ Caesar's arrogance infuriated his

enemies and even his allies.
相处 ; 进展 ; 前进 ; 离去
例句:
My husband and mother don't get along

ironically /aɪ'rɒnɪklɪ/
at all. adv. 嘲讽地，挖苦地 ; 具有讽刺意味地
例句:
imminent /'ɪmɪnənt/ Ironically, when he was assassinated,

it was his good friend who led the
adj. （通常指不愉快的事）即将发生的 ; 迫切的， plot.
危急的 ; 逼近的 ; 迫在眉睫
例句:
An event is imminent if it is about to

magnitude /ˈmægnɪtud/
happen. n. 巨大，广大 ; 重大，重要 ; 量级 ; （地震）级数

The imminent demographic changes are 例句:
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He may have been overconfident and note /noʊt/

unaware of the magnitude of the danger n. 笔记 ; 便笺 ; 音符 ; 钞票
facing him. vt. 注意 ; 记录 ; 对…加注释 ; 指出
例句:
mercy /ˈmɜrsi/ In his notes, he predicted the

n. 宽容 ; 怜悯 ; 幸运 ; 侥幸
例句: do at an interview.
He made a fateful decision: rather than Note that the blood in the lungs flows
punish or kill his enemies, he offered in a loop from the heart.
them mercy and incentives. Blood pressure, it was noted, plays a
major role in both forms of stroke.
If Caesar received a warning note, why
mortality /mɔrˈtæləti/ didn't he read it?
n. 死亡数，死亡率 ; 必死性，必死的命运
例句: oppose /əˈpoʊz/
This is another reminder of our vt.& vi. 反对，抗争 ; 使相对 ; 使对照 ; 抵制

mortality.
例句:
Individuals who survive the higher
mortality rates of childhood have a After Caesar seized power, he had to
higher life expectancy. decide how to handle those who opposed
him.
motorcade /ˈmoʊtərkeɪd/
plot /plɑt/
n. 一长列汽车，（汽）车队
n. 地基，基址图 ; （戏剧、小说等的）情节 ; 一块
例句:
地 ; 测算表
He was shot while riding in a motorcade vt. 以图表画出，制图 ; 密谋 ; 把…分成小块 ; 为
in the city of Dallas, Texas. （文学作品）设计情节
vi. 设计作品情节 ; 标示于图表上 ; 密谋，暗中策划
例句:
neck /nɛk/
n. 颈，脖子 ; 衣领 ; 海峡 ; [地]岩颈 axes, the x-axis and the y-axis.
vi. 搂着脖子亲吻，相拥互吻 ; 变狭窄
Ironically, when he was assassinated,
vt. 使变细 ; 与…搂著脖子亲吻 ; 割颈杀死（家禽
it was his good friend who led the
等）
plot.
例句:

and drew blood.
poignant /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
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adj. 尖锐的 ; 辛酸的 ; 深刻的 ; （记忆）活鲜鲜的 Caesar's reforms took power from the
aristocracy.
例句:
If he were to reform the government,
One emotional advertisement features a he would need the support of the
poignant conversation involving an people.
elderly grandparent.
relevant /ˈrɛləvənt/
politics /ˈpɑlətɪks/
adj. 有关的，中肯的 ; 相关联的 ; 确切的 ; 有重大意
n. 政治 ; 政治事务 ; 政治观点 ; 权术义[作用]的，实质性的
例句: 例句:
Roman politics had always been bloody. This question is as relevant to leaders
today as it was to Julius Caesar.
proclaim /proˈklem, prə-/
vt. 宣告，公布 ; 表明 ; 赞扬，称颂 reminder /rɪˈmaɪndər/
例句: n. 令人回忆起…的东西 ; 提醒…的东西 ; （告知该

做某事的）通知单 ; 提示信
Caesar proclaimed himself a god and
consolidated more power. 例句:
The fact that our parents are getting

old is a reminder that we are only
protection /prəˈtɛkʃən/ young once.
n. 保护 ; 护照 ; [经]保护贸易制，保护政策 ; （向歹
徒缴纳的）保护费
restructure /riˈstrʌktʃɚ/
例句:
v. 重建 ; 调整 ; 重组
Services include things such as health
care and police protection. 例句:
They were sitting in an open car, with Once gaining power, he fought against
no protection, because the sky was corruption and began to restructure
clear. the government.
reform /rɪˈfɔrm/ revenge /rɪˈvɛndʒ/

n. 改革，改良，改造 ; 改正 n. 报仇，报复
vt.& vi. 改善 vt. 为…报仇，报…之仇
vt. 改革 ; 重组
例句:
vi. 重组
adj. 改革的 With his death, power shifted to his
adopted son, who vowed revenge against
例句:
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the assassins.
rule /ruːl/
n. 规则，规定 ; 统治，支配 ; 章程
vt.& vi. 控制，支配 ; 判定 ; 裁定，裁决 ; 价格稳定
vt. 统治 ; 规定 ; 管理 ; 裁决
vi. 统治 ; 管辖 ; 裁定
n. 参议员
例句:
例句:
Laws are rules that people are supposed
Caesar was stabbed to death by a group
to follow.
of Roman senators on March 15, 44 B.C.
He had appointed members of his army
Once he had entered the senate, he was
surrounded by senators holding
daggers, or knives.
sector /ˈsɛktɚ, -ˌtɔr/
n. 部门 ; 领域 ; 防御地区 ; 扇形 senior citizen /ˈsinjɚ ˈsɪtɪzən/

例句: n. 老年人
Investors see bigger opportunities for 例句:
growth in other sectors.
Lack of adequate care for senior
citizens is a real issue in India.
security force
例句: sense /sɛns/
He shouldn't have dismissed his n. 感觉，官能 ; 意识，观念 ; 理性 ; 识别力
security force. vt. 感到 ; 理解，领会 ; 检测出
例句:
seize /siz/ They may lose touch with reality and

vt.& vi. 抓住 ; 逮捕 ; 捉拿 ; 俘获
vt. 夺取 ; 占领 ; 起获 ; 没收
I sense a problem looking for a
例句: solution.
After Caesar seized power, he had to
decide how to handle those who opposed
him. shake /ʃek/
vt. 动摇 ; 摇头 ; 使发抖 ; 使心绪不宁[烦恼，惊吓]

vi. 摇（出），抖（掉） ; 握手 ; （嗓音）颤抖
senator /ˈsɛnətɚ/ n. 摇动 ; 震动 ; 哆嗦 ; 混合饮料
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例句:

inside.
Another event that shook the world was
the assassination of US President John
Kennedy.
n. 射手，击球 ; 开枪，发射 ; 企图 ; 注射
shatter /ˈʃætɚ/
adj. 闪色的，颜色会变化的 ; 交织的 ; 渗透的 ; （俚
语）坏透了的，筋疲力尽的
vt. 使破碎，使碎裂，砸碎 ; 使…成为泡影 ; 使…痛 vt. 射中，射击 ; 给…装弹 ; 注射 ; 抛出
不欲生 ; 使…散开 vi. 发射，射击 ; 突然出现
vi. 粉碎，损坏，落叶 v. 拍摄(shoot的过去式和过去分词) ; 射杀 ; 开（枪
n. 碎片，碎块 ; 落花（叶等）或其他武器） ; 打猎
例句: 例句:
An entire generation's dreams were He gave her a shot in her arm.

shattered with the death of President The assassin's quick shots were
Kennedy. incredibly accurate.
If the fatal shot had been off by just
a little, Kennedy might have survived.
shift /ʃɪft/
vt.& vi. 改变 ; 去掉 ; 摆脱掉 ; 换挡

vt. 换…的衣服，更（衣） ; 卖，出售 ; [计算机]使
social strata
（数据）位移例句:
vi. （汽车）换挡 ; 换衣服 ; 蒙混 ; 自己谋生
Social strata refers to how a society
n. 移动，转移，转换 ; 变迁，变化，变换，替换，
is divided into different classes.
更换，掉换，更易，代用 ; （汽车等的）变速
例句:
Caesar had shifted power away from the

speculate /ˈspɛkjəˌlet/
aristocracy and taken it for himself. vt. 思索，猜测，推测
Guards worked in teams of three and vi. 投机 ; 推测 ; 思索
were assigned to work in eight-hour
例句:
shifts.
Unlike the prisoners, they were free We can speculate about the causes of
to return to their homes between some historical events.
shifts.
sporadically /spə'rædɪklɪ/
shot /ʃɑt/ adv. 偶发地，零星地
例句:
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Businesses have attempted to address and ruled the Empire for many years.
the issue only sporadically.
subordinate /səˈbɔrdɪnət/
stab /stæb/
adj. 级别或职位较低的 ; 下级的 ; 次要的 ; 附属的
n. 部属 ; 部下，下级
vt. 使…居下位，使在次级 ; 使服从 ; 使从属
例句:
Many in the Roman senate didn't want to

take orders from Caesar's
subordinates.
vt. 刺 ; 将…刺入 ; 对…做出刺或戳的动作 ; 刺

vi. 用或似用带尖的武器刺 ; 刺伤 ; 戳 the Senate
n. 用或似用带尖武器刺的伤口 ; 尝试 ; 突发的一阵
例句:
例句:
By expanding and reforming the Senate,
Caesar was stabbed to death by a group
of Roman senators on March 15, 44 B.C.
aristocracy and taken it for himself.
strengthen /ˈstrɛŋkθən,ˈstrɛŋ-,ˈstrɛ upwardly mobile

n-/
adj. （社会、经济地位）向上升的，有上升趋势的
vt. 加强，巩固 ; 勉励，激励 ; 增加…的艺术效果 ;
（价格）上涨例句:
vi. 变强 ; 变坚挺 Investors see bigger opportunities in
例句: young, upwardly mobile consumers.
I think he's someone who can strengthen

our team.
useless /ˈjuslɪs/
After a power struggle, Octavian
strengthened his position as leader adj. 无用的，无效的 ; 无价值的 ; 差劲的 ; 不怎么样
and ruled the Empire for many years. 的
例句:
struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/
She says the house seems so empty, and
she feels useless.
vi. 搏斗 ; 奋斗 ; 努力 ; 争取 She's having a hard time because she
n. 打斗 ; 竞争 ; 奋斗 feels useless.
例句:
After a power struggle, Octavian

vision /ˈvɪʒən/
strengthened his position as leader
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n. 视力，视觉 ; 美景，绝妙的东西 ; 幻影 ; 想像力 n. 帮助，援助 ; 〈古〉出席，出席者 ; 辅助设备

vt. 在幻觉中看到 ; 幻想，想象 ; 梦见
例句:
例句:
A disabled person is someone who
Kennedy's death disillusioned many generally needs some kind of living
Americans who had been inspired by his assistance.
vision for the future.
at a rate of /æt e ret ʌv/

wound /waʊnd/
以…速度
n. 创伤 ; 伤口 ; 伤害
例句:
v. 伤 ; 伤害 ; “wind”的过去式和过去分词
The world's population is growing at a
例句:
rate of a little more than 1% per
In total, he suffered 23 knife wounds. year.
It opened a massive wound in his head.
Part 4 attribute /əˈtrɪbjut/
vt. 认为…是 ; 把…归于 ; 把…品质归于某人 ; 认为
adopt /əˈdɑpt/ 某事[物]属于某人[物]
例句:
vt. 采用，采取，采纳 ; 收养 ; 正式接受，接受 ; 批
准 The increase of the average lifespan in
the United States can be attributed to
例句:
advances in public health.
New medicines and treatments were
developed, and people adopted more
hygienic lifestyles. awareness /əˈwerənəs/
When did the US Navy adopt her
n. 察觉，觉悟，意识
technology?
例句:
as well as /æz wɛl æz/

Scientific discoveries led to a growing
awareness of germs and disease.
adv. 也，又
既…又… ; 除…之外（也） ; 此外
例句:
calculate /ˈkælkjəˌlet/
vt.& vi. 计算 ; 估计 ; 打算，计划 ; 旨在

This may reflect factors such as diet
vt. 预测，推测
and lifestyle, as well as access to
medical care. 例句:
When using numbers like dependency
assistance /əˈsɪstəns/
ratios, one needs to understand how
they are calculated.
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With an aging population, health

problems become a growing concern.
care for sb
例句:
constant /ˈkɑnstənt/
Fewer elderly people are being cared
for by their families. adj. 不断的，持续的 ; 永恒的，始终如一的 ; 坚定 ;
With an aging population there will be 忠实的
more sick and disabled people to care n. [数]常数，常量 ; 不变的事物 ; 永恒值
for. 例句:
As you can see, while the population of
childhood /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/
children is fairly constant, the
elderly population is increasing at
n. 童年，儿童时代 ; 早期 the fastest rate.
例句:
Individuals who survive the higher count on sb

mortality rates of childhood have a
higher life expectancy. 指望、依靠、信赖某人
例句:
clone /kloʊn/
Still, I hope we can count on you when
we need you for something.
n. （动植物的）克隆 ; 无性繁殖系 ; 复制人（或动 To count on someone means about the
植物） ; （不动脑筋）机械行事的人，机器人 same as to rely on them.
vt.& vi. 克隆，（使某物）无性繁殖 ; 把…培养为纯
种细胞 ; 复制
例句: decompose /ˌdikəmˈpoʊz/
Unlike ordinary physical clones, your vt.& vi. 分解 ; （使）腐烂

electronic clone would believe itself 例句:
to be you.
As something decomposes, it decays and
In effect, their plan is to clone a
falls apart.
person electronically.
To clone something means to make
copies of it from itself.
delete /diˈlit/
vt.& vi. 删除
concern /kənˈsɜrn/
例句:
vt. 涉及，关系到 ; 使关心，使担忧 ; 参与
If you couldn't pay, you would be
n. 关心 ; 关系，有关 ; 顾虑 ; 公司或企业
deleted and your space would be sold
例句: to someone else.
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dementia /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ n. 经济学 ; 经济，国家的经济状况
n. [医]痴呆例句:
例句: In economics, the dependency ratio

shows the relationship between the
One of the leading conditions that
dependent and productive parts of a
accompanies aging is dementia.
population.
dependency ratio electronically /ɪˌlekˈtrɑːnɪkli/

[医]抚养比率
adv. 电子地
例句:
例句:
What was the dependency ratio for the
In effect, their plan is to clone a
old in Japan in 2000?
person electronically.
The dependency ratio shows the
relationship between the dependent and
productive parts of a population. enjoy an advantage
over
diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbitɪs, -tiz/ 例句:
n. <医>糖尿病 ; 多尿症 ; 中消 With a higher survival rate, women

enjoy an advantage over men.
例句:
Some of the leading conditions that

accompany aging include vision fall apart /fɔl əˈpɑrt/
problems, hearing loss and diabetes.
散开，崩溃，破碎 ; 圮 ; 散架
例句:
disabled /dɪsˈebəld/
As something decomposes, it decays and
adj. 残废的，有缺陷的 falls apart.
v. 使无能力( disable的过去式和过去分词) ; 使残
废 ; 使伤残 ; 使无效
例句:
foresee /fɔrˈsi/
vt. 预知，预见 ; 有先见之明

With an aging population, there are
more disabled people to care for. 例句:
A disabled person is someone who
Ray foresees using these tiny
generally needs some kind of living
transmitters to connect you to a world
assistance.
of virtual reality.
economics /ˌikəˈnɑmɪks/ frank /fræŋk/
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adj. 坦白的，直率的 ; 清楚表明的 ; 明显的例句:

n. 弗兰克 ; 免费邮寄权 ; 免费邮戳或签名 ; 免费邮
It used to be that many elderly people
寄的信件
helped take care of the next
vt. 免费寄（邮件） ; 盖免费邮寄公章 ; 盖邮戳 ; 便
generation.
于使（人）自由地来往
例句:
To be perfectly frank, I've decided

germ /dʒɜrm/
that it doesn't make sense for me to n. [生]幼芽，胚芽 ; 微生物 ; 起源，萌芽
stay with the company.
例句:
Scientific discoveries led to a growing

futurist /'fjutʃərɪst/ awareness of germs and disease.
n. 未来主义者，未来派艺术家
例句: heaven /ˈhɛvən/

A futurist is someone who studies n. 天 ; 天堂 ; 上帝 ; 极乐
current trends and makes predictions
例句:
about the future.
Many religions regard heaven as the
house of God.
gain /ɡen/

hygienic /ˌhaɪdʒiˈɛnɪk, haɪˈdʒɛn-,
-ˈdʒinɪk/
推进（一段距离） adj. 卫生的，保健的 ; 清洁的 ; 卫生学的，保健学
vi. 增进 ; 增进健康 ; 得益 ; （重量的）增加的 [亦作hygienical]
例句: 例句:
To gain a better understanding of these New medicines and treatments were

effects, more research is needed. developed, and people adopted more
One way to gain power was to kill the hygienic lifestyles.
leader. To be hygienic means to be clean and
Decisions which favor short-term gain sanitary.
be controversial.
The other countries show gains, but as impoverished /ɪmˈpɑvərɪʃt/
a percentage increase they are less.
adj. 穷困的，无力的，用尽了的
v. 使（某人）贫穷( impoverish的过去式和过去分
词 ) ; 使（某物）贫瘠或恶化
generation /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/
例句:
n. 一代人 ; 代（约30年），时代 ; 生殖 ; 产生
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To be impoverished means to be labor force /ˈlebɚ fɔrs/

extremely poor.
劳动力
例句:
independent /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
Those in the labor force are the
adj. 自主的 ; 不相关连的 ; 无党派的 ; 不相干的人所 productive part of the population.
做的（或提供的）
n. 独立自主的人 ; 无党派人士
例句:
largely /ˈlɑrdʒli/
Civil wars are often fought when one adv. 大部分地，主要地 ; 大规模地 ; 丰富地
part of a country wants to become an 例句:

independent country.
The data did not reflect the condition
Ordinary physical clones are
of the rest of the world, which
independent organisms which have
largely remained underdeveloped.
identical features as their parents.
inject /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/
leave sb behind
忘带，留下，放弃
例句:
There is no one to care for the elderly

who are left behind to live on their
own.
vt. （给…）注射（药物等） ; （给…）注射（液 life expectancy /laɪf

体） ; （给…）添加 ; （给…）投入（资金） ɪkˈspɛktənsi/
例句: n. 平均寿命 ; 预期寿命
Tiny transmitters will be injected in 例句:

to the brain to monitor and map its A high life expectancy obviously
activity. increases the dependency ratio.
keep sb informed lifespan /ˈlaɪfspæn/

随时向（某人）报告 n. （人或动物的）寿命 ; 存在期 ; 使用期 ; 有效期
例句: 例句:
Keep me informed, and let me know if During the 20th century, the average
and when I can be useful. lifespan in the United States
increased by more than 30 years.
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massive /ˈmæsɪv/ nanotechnology /ˌnænəʊtekˈ

nɑlədʒi/
adj. 大的，重的 ; 大块的，大量的 ; 魁伟的，结实
的 ; 大规模的 n. 纳米技术，毫微技术 ; 纤技术
例句: 例句:
Massive urbanization occurs when many Nanotechnologies work with matter at a

people move from rural areas to large very tiny, molecular scale.
urban centers.
neuron /ˈnʊrɑn/
medical care /ˈmɛdɪkəl kɛr/
n. 神经元 ; 神经细胞
医疗处理
例句:
例句:
Neurons are cells which transmit nerve
Getting meals and medical care becomes impulses.
both expensive and difficult.
off site /ɔf saɪt/

monitor /ˈmɑnɪtə(r)/
装置外
n. 显示屏，屏幕 ; [计]显示器 ; 监测仪 ; 监控人员，
例句:
班长
vt. 监控，监听 ; 搜集，记录 ; 测定 ; 监督 I thought we should meet off site.
vi. 监视
例句:
overall /ˌoʊvərˈɔl/
In their school days, Sharon was class
adj. 全部的 ; 全体的 ; 一切在内的 ; 综合的
adv. 全面地 ; 总地 ; 总的说来
n. 工装裤 ; 罩衫 ; 〈英〉（军官的）紧身军裤
Tiny transmitters will be injected in
to the brain to monitor and map its 例句:
activity. He focused on too many details and

mortality /mɔrˈtæləti/ Overall, life expectancies have
n. 死亡数，死亡率 ; 必死性，必死的命运 increased significantly around the

world.
例句:
This is another reminder of our

mortality. perfectly /ˈpɜrfɪktli/
Individuals who survive the higher
adv. 完美地 ; 理想地 ; 完全地 ; 无瑕疵地
mortality rates of childhood have a
higher life expectancy. 例句:
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To be perfectly frank, I've decided respectively /rɪˈspɛktɪvli/

that it doesn't make sense for me to
adv. 各自地 ; 各个地 ; 分别地
stay with the company.
例句:
practical /ˈpræktɪkəl/
Lisa and Angela are 12 and 9 years old
respectively.
adj. 实践的，实际的 ; 可实现的，实用的 ; 注重实
际的 ; 可用的
例句:
review / rɪˈvju/
n. 复习 ; 回顾 ; （报刊的）评论 ; [法]复审
She has a romantic side, but she is
vt. 检验 ; 复查 ; 复习 ; 评论
also practical.
vi. 复习功课 ; 写评论
You need to be more practical.
Extending life digitally may be 例句:
possible, but it may not be practical.
I'll write up something and you can
review it.
regard /rɪˈgɑrd/
vt. 认为 ; 注视 ; 涉及 ; 尊敬 screen /skrin/

vi. 凝视 ; 留意
n. 屏幕 ; 银幕 ; 屏风
n. 凝视 ; 留意 ; 尊敬 ; 问候
vt. 掩藏 ; 庇护 ; 检查 ; 放映
例句:
例句:
He takes on projects and assigns them
Instead of seeing pictures on a screen,
to me with no regard for my other
you would see them in your mind.
responsibilities.
She didn't have any regard for the
animals. segment /ˈsɛɡmənt/
Many religions regard heaven as the
house of God. n. 部分，段落 ; 环节 ; [计算机]（字符等的）分段 ;
[动物学]节片
vt.&vi. 分割，划分 ; [生]使分裂
regardless of /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/ 例句:
不管，不顾 ; 无 ; 不拘 Different segments of the population

are growing at different rates.
例句:
They are going to celebrate the

decision to buy a house regardless of social security /ˈsoʃəl
the risks. sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
Females have a higher survival rate
n. 社会保障，社会保险 ; <美>政府的公共福利计划
than men regardless of age.
例句:
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Government expenditures include health,

social security, and education.
tropical /ˈtrɑpɪkl/
adj. 热带的 ; 炎热的 ; 热情的

take into account /tek ˈɪntu
əˈkaʊnt/ 例句:
v. 重视，考虑 ; 顾及 In a virtual world, you could meet your

friends on a virtual tropical beach,
例句:
rather than send them emails.
The unemployment rate isn't taken into
account, so the dependency ratio
doesn't change. under the
circumstances
transmit /trænsˈmɪt, trænz-/
在这种情况下 ; 事到如今
例句:
vt. 传输 ; 传送，传递 ; 发射 ; 传染
vi. 发送信号 Under the circumstances, he agrees to
let John go and tries to keep good
例句:
relations.
Neurons are cells which transmit nerve
impulses.
underdeveloped /ˌʌndərdɪˈvel
əpt/
trend /trɛnd/
adj. 未充分发育或发展的 ; （国家等）经济不发达
n. 走向 ; 趋向 ; 时尚，时髦的 ; 足的
vi. 倾向 ; 趋势 v. （使）发展不完全，（使）显影不足
( underdevelop的过去式和过去分词)
例句:
What has been the overall trend of life 例句:
expectancies around the world? The data did not reflect the condition
A futurist is someone who studies of the rest of the world, which
current trends and makes predictions largely remained underdeveloped.
about the future.
unemployment /ˌʌnɛmˈplɔɪmə
triple /ˈtrɪpəl/ nt,-ɪm-/
adj. 三倍的，三方的，三部分的 n. 失业 ; 失业率 ; 失业状况 ; 失业人数

vt.& vi. （使）增至三倍
例句:
n. 三倍的数[量] ; 三个一组 ; [棒]三垒安打
If there is a high unemployment rate,
例句:
what happens to the dependency ratio?
In percentage terms, China's dependency
ratio is expected to nearly triple.
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universal /ˌjunɪˈvɜrsl/ 例句:
adj. 普遍的，一般的 ; 通用的，万能的 ; 全世界的 ; Young and middle-age adults have left
宇宙的 the rural areas for economic

n. [逻辑学]全称命题 ; [哲学]一般概念 ; 一般性 opportunities only available in large
urban centers.
例句:
In all countries, some facts are

universal, including higher mortality urbanization /ˌɜbənaɪ'zeɪʃn/
rates associated with childhood.
n. 都市化
例句:
upload /ˌʌpˈloʊd/ Massive urbanization occurs when many
n. 向上（作用的）负载 ; 上传（或上载）的数据 people move from rural areas to large
vt. 上传，上载 urban centers.
例句:
Once you upload your brain onto the virtual reality /ˈvɚtʃuəl riˈælɪti/
Internet, you can leave your body
n. [计]虚拟现实
behind.
例句:
Ray foresees using these tiny

urban /ˈɜrbən/ transmitters to connect you to a world
adj. 都市的 ; 具有城市或城市生活特点的 ; 市内 of virtual reality.
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vt.& vi. （改变…以）适应，调整，校正 ; 调准（望

Part 1 远镜等），对准，校正，校准（机械等） ; 核算
（盈亏） ; [保]评定（赔偿要求）
a close call /e kloz kɔl/ 例句:
<口>幸免于难，死里逃生 In fact, if you do that, you'll have to

adjust your presentation.
例句:
A close call is a narrow escape from

danger, such as surviving a serious alarming /əˈlɑrmɪŋ/
accident.
adj. 使人害怕的，扰乱人心的 ; 使人惊慌的 ; 告急
的 ; 危言耸听的
absence /ˈæbsəns/
v. 警告(alarm的现在分词)
例句:
n. 缺席，缺勤 ; 缺乏，缺少，无 ; 心不在焉，不注
意 The depletion of fossil fuel supplies
may coincide with an alarming increase
例句:
in the global population.
The absence of a realistic alternative
to fossil fuels is becoming a global
concern. alternative /ɔlˈtɜrnətɪv/
adj. 替代的 ; 备选的 ; 其他的 ; 另类的
abundant /əˈbʌndənt/
n. 可供选择的事物
例句:
adj. 大量的，充足的 ; 丰富的，富有的 ; 丰足 ; 阜
The company's weakness is that it
例句:
hasn't developed an alternative to
If there is an abundant quantity of what it has now.
something, there is plenty. Why aren't biofuels a good alternative
to petrochemicals?
Scientists warn that relying on
active duty /ˈæktɪv ˈduti/ alternative resources might only
n. 现役 support half of the global population.
例句:
To ground them means to remove them assume /əˈsum/

from active duty so that they don't
v. 假定，认为 ; 承担 ; 装出 ; 呈现
fly.
例句:
To assume that something is true is to

adjust /əˈdʒʌst/ believe it without proof.
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assumption /əˈsʌmpʃən/ n. 轰炸，投弹

n. 假定，假设 ; 承担 ; 想当然 ; 采取 v. 轰炸，投弹于( bomb的现在分词 ) ; 失败，不及
格 ; 快速前进
例句:
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What assumption can lead to complacency
and a failure to take precautions? They face death almost every day when
they fly their bombing missions.
be dependent on /bi
dɪˈpɛndənt ɑn/ bulky /ˈbʌlki/
v. 依靠，依赖 adj. 庞大的 ; 笨重的 ; 体积大的
例句: 例句:
Agriculture is heavily dependent on Electricity requires bulky batteries
gasoline to fuel machinery. and hydrogen is notoriously difficult
How is agriculture dependent on fossil to store.
fuel supplies?
careless /ˈkerləs/
be hard on sb adj. 粗心的 ; 无忧无虑的 ; 漫不经心的，不介意的 ;
例句: 淡漠的
Don't be too hard on yourself. 例句:
Sylvia wasn't that careless or

irresponsible.
biofuel /'baɪoʊfjuəl/
n. 生物燃料（指曾经为活质的燃料，如煤）
character /ˈkærəktɚ/
例句:
n. 性格 ; 特点 ; 字母 ; 角色
Why aren't biofuels a good alternative
vt. 刻，印 ; 使具有特征
to petrochemicals?
例句:
Whether or not an autocracy is

bomber /ˈbɑmə(r)/ successful depends on the character
n. 轰炸机 ; 投弹手 and ability of the leader.

One of the characters in the novel is
例句:
a doctor.
In the novel, a group of American
bomber pilots is on an island in the
Mediterranean. code /koʊd/
bombing /ˈbɑmɪŋ/
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n. 行为准则 ; 代码，密码 ; 法典 ; 信号例句:

vt. 将…译成电码 ; 编码，加密
To be complacent means to be satisfied
vi. 为…编码 ; 指定遗传密码
with things as they are.
例句:
Only two people in the company were

authorized to have the code.
connect with sb
One possibility is that the code was 例句:
written down somewhere, maybe in a
Once she establishes communication,
notebook.
she's able to connect with them.
Connecting with the audience is the
coincide /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/
key to making a good presentation.
vi. 与…一致 ; 想法、意见等相同 ; 相符 ; 极为类似
例句:
consulting /kən'sʌltɪŋ/
adj. 商议的，顾问资格的，咨询的
To coincide means to occur at the same
v. 商议，商量( consult的现在分词 ) ; 请教 ; 翻阅 ;
time.
求教于
例句:
combat /ˈkɑmbæt/
John is the owner of a small consulting
n. 格斗，搏斗，战斗 ; 〈美〉竞赛，比赛 ; 论战 business.
vt. 与…战斗 ; 与…斗争 ; 防止 ; 减轻
例句:
consume /kənˈsum/
He's got to be insane to keep on flying
vt. 消耗，消费 ; 耗尽，毁灭 ; 吃光，喝光 ; 烧毁
combat missions after all the close
calls he's had. 例句:
The energy consumed when making
come to an end /kʌm tu ən

biofuels greatly exceeds the output
when the fuel is utilized.
ɛnd/
v. 结束，终止 ; 完事 ; 期满 ; 平息
例句:
context /ˈkɑntekst/
n. 上下文 ; 背景 ; 环境 ; 语境
There seems to be a widespread belief
that the era of oil dependency is 例句:
coming to an end.
It's important to put the phrase into
context.
complacent /kəmˈplesənt/
adj. 自满的 ; 自鸣得意的 ; 踌躇满志 ; 志得意满 convenient /kənˈvinjənt/
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adj. 方便的 ; [废语]适当的 ; [口语]近便的 ; 实用的 The depletion of fossil fuel supplies
may coincide with an alarming increase
例句:
in the global population.
Current alternatives to gasoline are
much less convenient.
divert /daɪˈvɜrt/
correct /kəˈrɛkt/ vt. 使转移 ; 娱乐 ; 转移注意力
例句:
adj. 正确的 ; 合适的 ; 符合公认准则的 ; 得体的
v. 改正 ; 批改 ; 指出错误 In case of food shortage, it will not
make sense to divert food crops to
例句:
other uses.
If this is correct, say or press 1.
A remedy is something that corrects or
removes a problem. engage /ɪn'gedʒ/
vt. 吸引住 ; 聘用 ; 与…交战
crisis /ˈkraɪsɪs/ vi. 与…建立密切关系 ; 衔接 ; 从事 ; 紧密结合
例句:
n. 危机 ; 危难时刻 ; 决定性时刻，紧要关头 ; 转折
点 A prostitute is someone who engages in
sexual activity for money.
例句:
He failed to engage with the audience.
Once we reach a crisis in the food Whoever she was, the mysteries
supply, it won't make sense to divert surrounding the Mona Lisa continue to
food crops to other uses. engage our imaginations.
curb /kɜrb/ era /ˈɪrə/

n. 限制，抑制 ; 勒马绳，马衔索 ; （人行道的）镶 n. 纪元，年代 ; 历史时期，时代 ; 重大事件
边 ; （证券的）场外市场
vt. 制止，束缚 ; 给（马）扣上马衔 ; 给…加路缘 ; 例句:
在…处设井栏 There seems to be a widespread belief
例句: that the era of oil dependency is

coming to an end.
Curbing the demand for food will
require a reduction in the global
birth rate. exceed /ɪkˈsid/
vt. 超过 ; 超越 ; 胜过 ; 越过…的界限
depletion /dɪˈpliʃən/ vi. 突出，领先
n. 消耗，用尽 ; 耗减例句:
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The energy consumed when making Without these petrochemicals, crop

biofuels greatly exceeds the output yields would be only a fraction of
when the fuel is utilized. what they are today.
expert /ˈekspɜrt/ fuel /ˈfjuəl/
n. 专家，能手 ; 权威 ; 行家，高手 ; 熟练者 n. 燃料 ; （为身体提供能量的）食物 ; （维持、增

adj. 专家的 ; （技术）熟练的 ; 老手 ; 需要专门知识加感情的）刺激物 ; 竞选提神（或兴奋）剂（一种
（或技术）的健怡可乐，饮用后能使人精力充沛地从事竞选活
vt. 以专家身份研究（或检查），像专家那样研究动）
（或检查） ; 由专家审读（书籍等） vt. 给…加燃料，给…加油 ; 激起
vi. 做专家工作，担任专家，成为高手（或能手） vi. 补充燃料
例句: 例句:
He was a security expert, and he had A major source of energy comes from the
helped Sylvia install something on her burning of fossil fuels.
computer last week. Agriculture is heavily dependent on
gasoline to fuel machinery.
fit /fɪt/
vt.& vi. （使）适合 ; 安装 ; 合身

get sth straight
adj. 合适的 ; 恰当的 ; 合身的 ; 健壮的例句:
n. 合身 ; 适合 ; 匹配 ; 发作
To get something straight means to gain
例句: a clear understanding of it.
The dress fits well.

It is his job to see that the pilots
are fit to fly.
give one's life for sth
例句:
for instance /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

They were willing to give their lives
for their country.
例如，比如 ; 拿 ... 来说
例句:
ground /ɡraʊnd/
Your latest business plan, for
n. 地面，土地 ; 基础 ; 范围 ; 阵地，战场
instance, makes no sense at all.
vi. 搁浅，停飞 ; 着陆
vt. 把…放在地上 ; 在…的基础树立上 ; 交给…基本
fraction /ˈfrækʃən/
知识 ; 使…受初步训练
v. grind的过去式和过去分词
n. [数]分数 ; 一小部分，些微 ; 不相连的一块，片
例句:
段 ; [化]分馏
例句:
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If you catch on fire, fall to the To his horror, he found that a large
ground and roll. amount of money was missing from one
In particular, there is a rule that of the accounts.
says he has to ground anyone who is
crazy.
To ground them means to remove them imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/
from active duty so that they don't
vt.& vi. 暗示 ; 意味 ; 隐含 ; 说明，表明
fly.
例句:
The article implies that the general

hack /hæk/ population assumes that things will
get better.
in any case /ɪn ˈɛni kes/
无论如何，不管怎样 ; 还有
例句:
In any case, it doesn't make sense to

vt.& vi. 乱劈，乱砍 ; 开垦 ; 出租马车
divert food crops to other uses.
n. 劈，砍 ; 干咳 ; 乘用马
例句:
Another possibility is that somebody

install /ɪnˈstɔl/
hacked into her computer. vt. 安装 ; 安顿，安置 ; 任命 ; 使…正式就职
To hack into a computer means to use
例句:
it to gain unauthorized access to
data. Instruction manuals show us how to put
He had helped Sylvia install something
have nothing to do with on her computer last week.
sb/sth
例句: introduce /ˈdus/
The term has nothing to do with
vt. 提出 ; 介绍 ; 引进 ; 作为…的开头
catching anything.
例句:
She is going to introduce him to her

horror /ˈhɔrə(r)/ parents.
n. 恐怖，可怕的事物 ; 嫌恶，痛恨 ; 讨厌的人或事 ; In the novel, the term "a catch 22
〈口〉非常丑恶 situation" was introduced.
例句:
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irresponsible /ˌɪrɪˈspɑnsəbl/ log-in information for the bank.
adj. 不负责任的 ; 不可靠的，缺乏责任心 ; [法律] 无

责任能力的 ; 无需对更高一级权力负责的 look through /lʊk θru/
n. 没有责任感的人 ; [法律] 无责任能力的人 ; 不被
列入考虑的人看穿[识破]（某人或某事） ; 仔细检查[审查]（某
物） ; 穿过…看 ; 对（某人）视而不见
例句:
例句:
She would never have written it down
because she isn't that irresponsible. Maybe she wasn't careful, and someone
looked through her notes and
discovered the code.
key to sth
例句:
manufacture /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃɚ/
First, a key to successful investing is
vt. 制造，生产 ; 捏造，虚构 ; 加工 ; 从事制造
time itself.
n. 制造 ; 制成品，产品 ; 工业，工厂 ; （文学作品
Connecting with the audience is the
等的）粗制滥造
key to making a good presentation.
例句:
Petrochemicals are used to manufacture

lack /læk/ pesticides which are important for
vt. 缺乏，缺少 ; 需要的东西 agriculture.
n. 缺乏，不足，没有 ; 缺少的东西
例句: mission /ˈmɪʃən/

n. 代表团 ; 使命 ; 官方使命 ; 布道所
v. 给…交代任务 ; 派遣 ; 把任务交给 ; 向…传教
例句:
lock sth up They face death almost every day when
例句: they fly their bombing missions.

To be fit to fly means to meet the
They were locked up in a safe, and the
required standards to fly a mission.
only way to open the safe was with an
8-digit access code.
mistaken /mɪˈstekən/
log-in /ˌlɒg'ɪn/ adj. （人）弄错的，理解错误的 ; （行动、想法、

判断等）错误的 ; 被误解的
记入 ; 进入系统 ; 登记 ; 请求联机
v. 弄错，误解(mistake的过去分词) ; 认不出 ; 误会 ;
例句: 误解
Not only did the IT guy get the access 例句:

code for the safe, but he also got the
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What widespread belief might be I notice that when you present you
mistaken? always pause between ideas.
mobility /moʊˈbɪləti/ portability /ˌpɔtə'bɪlətɪ/
n. 流动性 ; 移动性 ; <社>流动 ; 机动性 n. 可携带，轻便
例句: 例句:
There is a challenge posed to the As a fuel, gasoline is unrivalled in

current levels of mobility. its portability.
notoriously /noˈtɔrɪəslɪ/ principle /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
adv. 恶名昭彰地 ; 声名狼藉地 ; 著名地 ; 众所周知 n. 原则，原理 ; 准则，道义 ; 道德标准 ; 本能

地
例句:
例句:
Some of the men believed in the
Electricity requires bulky batteries principles they were fighting for.
and hydrogen is notoriously difficult To believe in principles means to have
to store. a set of basic truths that guide one's
She had a notoriously bad memory, so life.
she kept a lot of notes.
priority /praɪˈɔrəti/
observe /əbˈzɜrv/
n. 优先，优先权 ; （时间，序上的）先，前 ; 优先
vt.& vi. 观察 ; 研究考虑的事 ; [数]优先次序
vt. 遵守 ; 观察 ; 庆祝
例句:
vi. 注意 ; 说 ; 评述 ; 当观察员
The first priority will be to curb the
例句:
demand for food.
birds.
remedy /ˈrɛmɪdi,'rɛmədɪ/
pause /pɔz/
n. 治疗法 ; 补救办法 ; 纠正办法 ; （硬币的）公差
vt. 改正，纠正，改进 ; 补救 ; 治疗
n. 暂时的停顿 ; 犹豫 ; （诗中）节奏的停顿 ; [乐]延
例句:
长号
vi. 暂停，中止 ; 逗留，停滞 ; （按暂停键）暂停放 A remedy is something that corrects or
音 ; 犹豫 removes a problem.
例句:
To resume means to continue or start renewable /rɪˈnu/

again after a pause.
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adj. 可继续的，可续订的 ; 可更新的 ; 可再生的 ; 可 adj. 心智健全的 ; 神志正常的 ; 明智的 ; 稳健的

翻新的
例句:
例句:
To be sane means to be in a healthy
Renewable energy is one of the state of mind.
solutions to address the challenge of
fuel depletion.
slide /slaɪd/
report /rɪˈpɔrt/
vi. 滑落 ; 下跌 ; 打滑 ; [棒球]滑垒
vt. 衰落（成） ; 逐渐降低 ; 使悄悄转动 ; （使）快
n. 报告 ; 成绩报告单 ; 传闻 ; 流言蜚语捷而悄声地移动
vt.& vi. 报道 ; 公布 ; 宣告 n. 幻灯片 ; 降低
vt. 告发，举报 ; 使报到
例句:
例句:
I think I spent too much time on some
Please say or press #3 to report a slides and didn't express them well.
technical problem. He focused too much on the slides and
John immediately called the police and not enough on the audience.
reported the incident.
slight /slaɪt/
safe /sef/
adj. 微小的 ; 细小的 ; 不结实的 ; 无须重视的
n. 轻蔑，忽视，冷落
vt. 轻蔑，忽视，怠慢
例句:
"Sure, there's a catch," said the Doc,

with a slight smile.
adj. 安全的 ; 保险的，肯定的 ; 无损的 ; 提供保护的 smiley /ˈsmaɪli/

n. 保险箱，保险柜 ; 冷藏箱 ; 〈俚〉避孕套
adj. <口>微笑的，高兴的
例句: n. '笑容符（用\u2236-）表示)'
Airplane travel is one of the safest 例句:
ways to travel.
It showed a smiley face and said:
"thank you for being so stupid."
safe investments.
Whoever got into the safe must have
had that code.
store /stɔr, stor/
sane /sen/
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transition /trænˈzɪʃən, -ˈsɪʃ-/
n. 过渡，转变，变迁 ; [语]转换 ; [乐]变调
例句:
I thought it went okay at first, but I

could feel that there were some bad
transitions.
Experts may not be able to come up
n. 商店 ; 贮存物 ; 仓库 ; 大量
with the kind of solution that can
v. 贮存 ; （在计算机里）存储
lead to a pain-free transition.
例句:
A salesperson sells things in a store.

The bank is next to a clothing store. unauthorized /ʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd/
DNA is a complex molecule that stores adj. 未经授权的 ; 未经许可的 ; 未经批准的
information and can make copies of
例句:
itself.
Hydrogen is notoriously difficult to To hack into a computer means to use it
store. to gain unauthorized access to data.
straight /stret/ unrivalled /ʌnˈraɪvəld/
adj. 直的 ; 连续的 ; 直率的 ; 整齐的 adj. 无敌的 ; 无对手的 ; 无双的 ; 无比的

adv. 直地 ; 直接地 ; 坦率地 ; 立即
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n. 直线 ; 直线部分
As a fuel, gasoline is unrivalled in
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its portability.
He wants her to be straight, which To be unrivalled means to be better
means he wants her to be direct and than any competitors.
honest.
utilize /ˈjutlˌaɪz/
transaction /trænˈsækʃən, -ˈzæk-/
vt. 利用，使用
n. 交易，业务，事务 ; 办理，处理 ; （一笔）交
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易，（一项）事务 ; （学会等的）会议记录，学报
The energy consumed when making
例句:
biofuels greatly exceeds the output
He also called the bank to see if they when the fuel is utilized.
could stop the transaction.
Unfortunately, they said it was too
late; the transaction had gone victim /ˈvɪktɪm/
through.
n. 牺牲者，受害者 ; 自找苦吃的人 ; 受骗者，上当
者 ; 为祭祀杀死的动物（或人）
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例句: acquire /əˈkwaɪr/

The remaining pilots know that it is
only a matter of time before they will
be the next victims.
wire /waɪr/
n. 金属丝 ; 电线 ; 电报 ; （木偶的）牵线，操纵
绳，背后操纵的势力，秘密引线，秘密策略
vt. 获得，取得 ; 学到
vi. 拍电报
vt. 拍电报 ; 给…装电线例句:
例句: The challenge for policy makers will be

to help existing workers acquire new
He discovered that the money had been
skills.
wired to an account in another
One way to protect your business is to
country.
acquire your competitors.
He thinks there is a high probability
withdrawal /wɪðˈdrɔəl, wɪθ-/

that the company will be acquired.
n. 移开 ; 撤回，撤退，撤开 ; 收回，取回，撤回
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adaptable /əˈdæptəbəl/
adj. 可适应的 ; 有适应能力的 ; 适合的 ; 可改编的

There had been a large withdrawal
earlier that morning, more than 例句:
$75,000!
The fact that they are adaptable makes
He tried to stop the withdrawal of
it more difficult to control them.
money from the account, but it was too
late.
advance /ədˈvæns/
yield /jild/ vt. （使）前进 ; 将…提前 ; 预付 ; 提出

vi. （数量等）增加 ; 向前推（至下一步） ; 上涨
vt. 屈服，投降 ; 生产 ; 获利 ; 不再反对
n. 增长 ; 借款 ; （价格、价值的）上涨 ; 预付款
vi. 放弃，屈服 ; 生利 ; 退让，退位
adj. 预先的 ; 先行的
n. 产量，产额 ; 投资的收益 ; 屈服，击穿 ; 产品
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You may reject their advance or accept
Without these petrochemicals, crop
it and begin a relationship.
yields would be only a fraction of
Despite advances in technology, one of
what they are today.
the biggest threats to human survival
comes from primitive life forms.
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payment.
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antibiotic /ˌæntibaɪˈɑtɪk/
breaks.
n. 抗生素 ; 抗菌素 woman stereotype?
adj. 抗生的 ; 抗菌的 ; 抗菌作用的 ; 抗生素的
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capability /ˌkeɪpə'bɪləti/
These infections can be treated by
antibiotics, which kill the bacteria. n. 才能，能力 ; 容量 ; 性能 ; 生产率
Antibiotics attack and kill bacteria. 例句:
artificial /ˌɑrtɪˈfɪʃl/
will have even more capabilities.
adj. 人造的 ; 人工的 ; 虚假的，非原产地的 ; 人为的

n. 人造肥料 ; <美>假花 cognitive /ˈkɑgnətɪv/
例句: adj. 认知的 ; 认识的
AI, or artificial intelligence, is 例句:

another technology that is highly
AIs are particularly good at performing
disruptive.
cognitive tasks.
Paralyzed people can now control
artificial limbs by thought alone.
competitive /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
bacterial /bæk'tɪərɪrl/ adj. 竞争的，比赛的 ; （价格等）有竞争力的 ;

（指人）好竞争的 ; [生化] 抑制酶作用的
adj. 细菌的 ; 细菌性
例句:
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Some people are competitive and some
Bacterial infections, such as
aren't.
pneumonia, are caused by bacteria.
The company's strength is based on a
technology that is very competitive.
break /brek/
vt. （使）破 ; 打破（纪录） ; （常指好天气）突 confide /kənˈfaɪd/

变 ; 开始
vt. 吐露（秘密、心事等） ; 委托，托付
vi. 吐露秘密 ; 信任，信赖
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If you confide in someone, you open
your heart to him, and tell him your
until 9:00.
secrets.
Some people prefer to confide in their
bone.
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virtual friends rather than their real vt. 不服从 ; 公然反抗 ; 蔑视 ; 向…挑战
friends. n. 挑战 ; 对抗
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continually /kənˈtɪnjʊəlɪ/ How did she defy the leading-lady

stereotype?
adv. 不停地 ; 持续地 ; 屡屡地 ; 一再地
例句:
They designed a system that would

ecstasy /ˈɛkstəsi/
continually change the radio signals. n. 狂喜 ; 出神，忘形 ; 无法自控的情绪 ; 迷幻药
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contribute /kənˈtrɪbjut/ Her controversial film, Ecstasy brought

her worldwide fame as an actress.
vt.& vi. 贡献出 ; 捐赠（款项） ; 投稿（给杂志等） ;
出力
例句: emerge /iˈmɜrdʒ/
With the ongoing World War, Lamarr was vi. 出现，浮现 ; 暴露 ; 摆脱

inspired to contribute to the war
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effort.
An injury in this part of the brain These vaccines need to be updated every
can contribute to depression and year because the virus changes and new
negative feeling. strains emerge.
converse /kənˈvɜrs/ emphasis /ˈɛmfəsɪs/
vi. 交谈，谈话 ; [计]对话，会话 n. 强调 ; 着重 ; （轮廓、图形等的）鲜明 ; 突出，

重读
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They will be able to converse with us
and tell us jokes. He got angry and said he wasn't happy
with all the emphasis on English and
math.
cooperation /koˌɑpəˈreʃən/
n. 合作 ; 协作 ; 协助 ; 配合 exhausting /ɪɡˈzɔstɪŋ/
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adj. 使耗尽的，使人精疲力竭的
This will require global cooperation v. 用尽( exhaust的现在分词 ) ; 使非常疲倦 ; 详尽讨
and the sharing of data. 论（或研究） ; 弄空
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defy /dɪˈfaɪ/ Sometimes it's exhausting to be around

him.
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existing /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/ Instead of meeting in person, we

increasingly interface through
adj. 目前的 ; 现存的 handheld devices.
v. 存在( exist的现在分词) ; 持续存在
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The company's existing technology is

humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/
nearing the end of its life cycle. n. 人类 ; 人性 ; 人道 ; 人文学科
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explore /ɪkˈsplɔr/ I don't want to lose faith in

humanity.
vi. 勘查，探测，勘探 ; [医]探查（伤处等），探 These organisms have no access to
索，研究
education or technology, but they
vt. 探索，探究，仔细查看
present a huge challenge to humanity.
例句:
He wanted to find a class or teacher

who encourages kids to explore things.
idealistic /aɪˌdiəˈlɪstɪk/
adj. 理想主义的 ; 空想家的 ; 唯心主义的 ; 唯心论的
fall behind /fɔl bɪˈhaɪnd/

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That sounds a bit idealistic.

落后 ; 下降 ; 退后 ; 逾期（付款等）
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She's afraid their son will fall behind

in a sense /ɪn e sɛns/
and get discouraged if he doesn't take 在某种意义上，在一定程度上

classes.
例句:
In a sense, real people are being

guidance /ˈɡaɪdns/ removed, replaced by technology and
virtual friends.
n. 指导，引导 ; 导航 ; 领导
例句:
She designed a radio guidance system

increasingly /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
for torpedoes. adv. 越来越多地 ; 日益，格外 ; 越来越… ; 愈

A guidance system is a device for
例句:
controlling the path of a moving
object. Instead of meeting in person, we
increasingly interface through
handheld devices.
handheld
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induct /ɪn'dʌkt/ It is intended to reduce health costs
vt. 使正式就任 and improve productivity.

The intended audience for this article
例句:
are people who are concerned about the
They were inducted into the National future.
Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014, after
her death in 2000.
interface /ˈɪntərfeɪs/
inevitable /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/
n. 界面 ; <计>接口 ; 交界面
v. （使通过界面或接口）接合，连接 ; [计算机]使联
adj. 不可避免的 ; 必然发生的 ; <非正>总会发生的 ; 系
必然发生的事 vi. 相互作用（或影响） ; 交流，交谈
例句: 例句:
Something is inevitable if it is How do people interface with each

certain to happen. other?
When two people interface with each
other, they interact in some way.
infect /ɪnˈfɛkt/
vt. 使受影响，感染 ; 传染，散布病毒，侵染 ; （电

脑病毒）使（电脑的）存储器[数据]受到感染
invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/
vt. 发明，创造 ; 虚构
例句:
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In the next two years however, it
infected a fifth of the world's She soon took up inventing.
population.
inventor /ɪnˈventə(r)/
intelligence /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/
n. 发明家 ; 创造者 ; 发明者
n. 智力 ; 聪颖 ; 情报 ; 情报机构
例句:
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The article is about Lamarr's career as
AI, or artificial intelligence, is an actress and an inventor.
another technology that is highly When was she admitted into the
disruptive. National Inventor's Hall of Fame?
intended /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/ joke /dʒoʊk/
adj. 有意的 ; 预期的 n. 笑话，玩笑 ; 笑柄，笑料

n. 已订婚者 vt.& vi. 开玩笑 ; 戏弄 ; 闹着玩 ; 说着玩
v. 打算(intend的过去式和过去分词) ; 意指
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Oh come on! You're joking, right? outbreak /ˈaʊtˌbrek/

n. （战争，怒气等的）爆发 ; 突然发生
will be able to converse with us and
vi. 爆发
tell us jokes.
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mutate /ˈmjuteɪt/
Once an outbreak occurs, transmission
of the disease will be even faster
vt.& vi. （使某物）变化 ; 改变 ; 突变 ; 变异 than before.
The best defense is to prevent an
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outbreak from occurring.
overwhelm /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
national /ˈnæʃənəl, ˈnæʃnəl/ vt. 淹没 ; 压倒 ; 覆盖 ; 压垮
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adj. 国家的 ; 国有的 ; 国民的 ; 民族主义的
n. [常用复数]全国性比赛 ; 某国国民 ; 全国性报刊 ; Even though he tried to anticipate our
（机构等的）全国总部 attack, we were able to overwhelm his
defenses.
例句:
Experts predict that public health
Since diseases and epidemics don't stop
systems will be overwhelmed and unable
at national borders, this is a global
to react quickly enough.
issue requiring global action.
pandemic /pænˈdɛmɪk/
no more…than
adj. （疾病）大流行的 ; 普遍的，全世界的
例句: n. （全国或全球性）流行病，大流行病
It started with what seemed to be
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something no more serious than the
What researchers fear is that a new
common cold.
strain of the virus will develop and
cause another pandemic.
ongoing /ˈɑngoʊɪŋ/
adj. 不间断的，进行的 ; 前进的 parasite /ˈpærəˌsaɪt/

n. 前进，发展 ; 行为，举止
n. 寄生物，寄生虫 ; 食客 ; 寄生植物 ; 天线反射器
例句:
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With the ongoing World War, Lamarr was
inspired to contribute to the war Malaria is caused by parasites
effort. transmitted to humans by infected

mosquitoes.
Once inside the body, the parasites
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can be difficult to kill or control. preference /ˈprɛfərəns, ˈprɛfrəns/
n. 偏爱 ; 优先权 ; 偏爱的事物 ; （债权人）受优先
patent /ˈpætnt/ 偿还的权利
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n. 专利 ; 专利品 ; 专利权 ; 专利证
adj. 专利的 ; 显然，显露 ; 明摆着的 They will know what kind of problems we
vt. 获得…专利，给予…专利权 ; 取得专利权 have and our preferences.
例句:
When did she secure a patent? primitive /ˈprɪmɪtɪv/

Lamarr and her friend obtained a
adj. 原始的 ; 发展水平低的 ; 落后的 ; [生物学]原生
patent for their invention in 1942.
的
n. 原始人 ; 早期的艺术家（作品） ; 单纯的人：不
policy maker /ˈpɑlɪsi ˈmekɚ/ 世故的人 ; 自学的艺术家
例句:
决策者
One of the biggest threats to human
例句:
survival comes from primitive life
The challenge for policy makers is to forms.
prepare workers for a workplace
populated by AIs.
proportion /prəˈpɔrʃn/
populate /ˈpɑpjuleɪt/ n. 比，比率 ; [数学]比例（法） ; 面积 ; 相称，平衡

vt. 使成比例 ; 使相称 ; 使均衡
vt. 居住于 ; 生活于 ; 移民于 ; 落户于
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The mortality rate indicates the
Future generations must be prepared for proportion of infected people who died
a workplace populated by AIs. from the disease.
pose /poʊz/ public health /ˈpʌblɪk hɛlθ/

vt.& vi. 使摆姿势 ; 以…身份出现 ; 招摇 ; 炫耀 n. 公共卫生，公共卫生设施
vt. 提出 ; 造成（威胁、问题等） ; 引起 ; 产生
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n. 姿势 ; 姿态 ; 装腔作势 ; 伪装
Experts predict that public health
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systems will be overwhelmed and unable
This article was written to raise to react quickly enough.
awareness of the challenges posed by
AIs.
One theory is that the way she posed pursue /pərˈsu/
suggests that she was with child.
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vt. 继续 ; 追求 ; 进行 ; 追捕例句:
vi. 追，追赶 ; 继续进行
In 1937 she fled from her country and
例句: secretly moved to Hollywood.
She defied the leading-lady stereotype

by pursuing an interest in mathematics
and engineering.
secure /səˈkjʊr/
adj. 安全的 ; 牢固的 ; 有把握的 ; 安心的

vt. 保护 ; （使）获得 ; 使安全 ; 担保
redundant /rɪˈdʌndənt/ vi. 获得安全，变得安全 ; 安全，保险 ; 承保，担保 ;
[航海学]停止工作
adj. 多余的，累赘的 ; （因人员过剩）被解雇的，
失业的 ; 重沓 ; 衍例句:
例句: When did she secure a patent?
Many workers will become redundant,

replaced by machines that can perform
cognitive tasks better than people.
seek /sik/
Something is redundant if it is no vt. 寻找，探寻 ; 追求，谋求 ; 往或朝…而去 ; [废语]

longer needed. 考察
vi. 查找，查寻 ; 找一找
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reinvent /ˌriɪnˈvɛnt/
By the time she was a teenager, she had
vt. （在不知他人已发明的情况下）重复发明，彻底 decided to drop out of school and seek
改造，重新使用 fame as an actress.
例句:
If you reinvent yourself, you take up a

new way of life.
severity /səˈvɛrɪti/
n. 严重 ; 严格 ; 严谨 ; 严厉的对待
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reserved /rɪˈzɜrvd/
Now, a century later, we have flu
adj. 预订的 ; 矜持的 ; 储藏着的 vaccines that have reduced the
v. 保留[储备]某物( reserve的过去式)
severity of epidemics.
例句:
He's usually so calm and reserved.

People who are reserved don't usually
stereotype /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp, ˈstɪr-/
show their feelings. n. 陈规旧习，旧规矩 ; 固定的形式 ; 铅版 ; 铅版制

版法，铅板印刷
vt. 使成陈规 ; 把…浇铸成铅版 ; 使用铅版 ; 使固定
secretly /ˈsikrɪtlɪ/
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adv. 秘密地，背地里 ; 偷偷地 ; 私自 ; 潜
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By involving herself in mathematics and Her earliest inventions included a

engineering, she broke the dominant tablet that would dissolve in water to
stereotype. create a carbonated drink.
strain /stren/ talented /ˈtæləntəd/
vt.& vi. 拉紧，拉伤 ; 用力拉 adj. 有才能的，有才干的 ; 能干的

n. 血统，家族 ; 性格，脾气 ; 语气 ; 一段音乐
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vt. 拉紧，拽紧或扯紧 ; 尽量使力 ; 扭伤 ; 歪曲
vi. 不懈 ; 受到强大的压力 ; 拉紧，紧绷 She was attractive and talented enough
to be in three more films in 1931.
例句:
A muscle strain is a small tear of

muscle fibers. terrific /təˈrɪfɪk/
adj. 极好的 ; 异乎寻常的 ; 很大的 ; 了不起的
Viruses may mutate into a strain that 例句:
can infect humans. You know, my husband and I are having a
terrific fight over how to raise our
son.
substitution /ˌsʌbstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/
n. 代替 ; 代用 ; 替换 ; <化>取代（作用）
tutor /ˈtutə(r)/
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n. 家庭教师 ; 导师 ; （大专院校的）助教 ; 课本
In fact, the substitution of AIs for
vt.& vi. 当家庭教师 ; 任大学导师 ; 任课
human labor has the potential to
transform our world. 例句:
They may even become personal tutors,

and replace our online human tutors.
tablet /ˈtæblɪt/
underway /ˌʌndərˈweɪ/
adj. 在进行中的 ; 起步的 ; [航]在航行中的

adv. 进行中
n. 在航 ; 水底通道
例句:
If an event is underway, it has already

n. 碑，匾 ; 药片 ; 便笺簿 ; 小块
begun.
vt. 用碑牌纪念 ; 将（备忘录等）写在板上 ; 将…制
Work is already underway to produce
成小片或小块
AI companions for lonely people.
例句:
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unintended /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛndɪd/ The challenge for policy makers is to

prepare workers for a workplace
adj. 非故意的，无意识的
populated by AIs.
例句:
What is an unintended consequence of an

improved transportation system?
worldwide /ˈwɜrldwaɪd/
adj. 全世界的
adv. 遍及全球地
vaccine /vækˈsin/
例句:
It develops new drugs, which is a risky

business, and sells them worldwide.
Her controversial film, Ecstasy
brought her worldwide fame as an
actress.
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n. 疫苗，痘苗
adj. 痘苗的，疫苗的
Corp.
例句:
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These vaccines need to be updated every
year because the virus changes and new How does he characterize Beta Corp?
strains emerge. I'm not sure I could ever trust Beta
The development of vaccines has Corp.
reduced the severity of epidemics.
a bunch of /e bʌntʃ ʌv/

widespread /ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd/ 一群 ; 一束 ; 一堆 ; 班
adj. 分布广的 ; 普遍的 ; 广泛应用 ; 普及的例句:
例句: He thinks they are a bunch of
Experts warn that smart machines may cutthroats who can't be trusted.
cause widespread unemployment.

and accelerating.
abusive /əˈbjusɪv, -zɪv/
adj. 骂人的 ; 滥用的 ; 虐待的
workplace /ˈwɜrkpleɪs/
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The experiment shows that situations

n. 工作场所，车间 ; 工厂
can cause abusive behavior.
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accessible /ækˈsɛsəbəl/ bullying

adj. 易接近的 ; 可理解的 ; 易相处的 ; 易感的 v. 恐吓，威逼( bully的现在分词 ) ; 豪 ; 跋扈
例句: 例句:
Media is so pervasive and accessible, In a bullying situation, some students

yet there is no consensus about what take on a new, evil personality.
is suitable. Bullying at school is a possible
example of the Stanford Effect.
addicted /ə'dɪktɪd/
adj. 上瘾的 ; 沉迷于某种嗜好的

capture sb's fancy
vt. 使…上瘾(addict的过去分词) 例句:
例句: It seems naive to sit back and let

We have become voyeurs, addicted to
their fancy.
getting thrills through the
experiences of others.
classic / ˈklæsɪk/
address sb by adj. 典型的 ; 传统式样的 ; 著名的 ; 有趣的
n. 文豪 ; 文学名著 ; 优秀的典范 ; 古希腊与古罗马
例句:
的文化研究（尤指对其语言与文学的研究）
Prisoners were to be addressed by their
例句:
assigned numbers and never by name.
Looking back to classic movies and
comparing them with what we have
be exposed to today, we see many similarities.
遭受，暴露于… ; 见
例句: closet /ˈklɑzət/

In this context, to be exposed to n. 壁橱 ; 盥洗室 ; 议事室，密室 ; 贮藏室
something means to be in contact with adj. 隐蔽的，暗藏的 ; 不公开的 ; 秘密的，私下的 ;
it. 空谈的
vt. 把…关在房间里 ; 把…引入内室密谈
betray /bɪˈtre/
例句:

vt. 对…不忠 ; 背叛 ; 出卖 ; 泄露
例句: A closet is a very small room, usually
If you took that job, you would be used to hang or store clothes.
betraying yourself.
colleague /ˈkɑlig/
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n. 同事 ; 同僚 ; 同行 feel worthless.
例句:
But even then, to betray my friends and dehumanize /diˈhjuməˌnaɪz/

colleagues, who would I be?
vt. 使失去人性，使非人化
例句:
confinement /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
The researchers themselves had become
n. 监禁，关押 ; 分娩，生产 ; 限制，约束 dehumanized by the situation they had
designed.
例句:

a solitary confinement room. difficulty /ˈdɪfɪˌkʌlti, -kəl-/
n. 困难，麻烦，难事 ; 难度 ; 异议，争论，纠葛 ;
consensus /kənˈsɛnsəs/
财政困难，（经济）拮据
例句:
n. 一致 ; 舆论 ; 一致同意，合意
Sometimes they have difficulty
例句:
distinguishing between the virtual and
Media is so pervasive and accessible, the real worlds.
yet there is no consensus about what
is suitable.
digital /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/
cutthroat adj. 数字的 ; 数据的 ; 手指的 ; 指状的

n. 手指 ; （钢琴等的）琴键 ; 数字
例句:
例句:
He thinks they are a bunch of
Today's children are born into a
cutthroats who can't be trusted.
digital world.
They are a bunch of cutthroats with no
Not only children need to develop a
integrity.
digital intelligence, but so do each
and every one of us.
degrading /dɪˈɡredɪŋ/
adj. 丢脸的，有辱人格的 dilemma /dɪˈlɛmə/

v. 降低( degrade的现在分词 ) ; 使降级 ; 降低…身
n. 窘境，困境 ; 进退两难
分 ; 使丢脸
例句:
例句:
Technology has presented us with a huge
The interactions between the prisoners
dilemma that will shape the future.
and guards had become hostile and
degrading.
A degrading experience makes people
distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
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vi. 区分，辨别，分清 ; 辨别是非 empathize /ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/

vt. 区分，辨别，分清 ; 辨别出，识别 ; 引人注目，
v. 移情，神会
有别于 ; 使杰出，使著名
例句:
例句:
Character-based movies needed audiences
Sometimes they have difficulty
who could empathize and be moved.
distinguishing between the virtual and
the real worlds.
To distinguish between two things
means to tell one from the other.
enormous /ɪˈnɔrməs/
adj. 巨大的 ; 庞大的 ; 极恶的 ; 凶暴的
double /ˈdʌbəl/
例句:
Whatever the decisions, the

adj. 双的 ; 两倍的 ; 两面派的 ; 双人用的
consequences will be enormous.
vt. 使加倍 ; 把…对折 ; 重复
adv. 两倍地 ; 双重地
explicit /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
adj. 明确的，清楚的 ; 直言的 ; 详述的 ; 不隐瞒的

例句:
例句:
In the past 50 years, the world's
population has more than doubled. To be explicit means to say or show
We don't have any other rooms with two something clearly and in detail.
double beds. Many movies are filled with fast-
They've made me a great offer, more moving special effects, explicit
than double my present salary. violence, and lots of sex.
draw an audience exposure /ɪkˈspoʊʒə(r)/
例句: n. 暴露 ; 揭发 ; 公开 ; （商品等的）展出
Would such movies draw an audience 例句:

today?
First, we need to realize that with so
much exposure to content, there are
electronic /ɪˌlekˈtrɑnɪk/
both opportunities and dangers.
adj. 电子的 ; 电子操纵的 ; 用电子设备生产的 ; 用电

子设备完成的 fancy /ˈfænsi/
例句: vt. 想像 ; 设想 ; 想要 ; 猜想
n. 设想 ; 想像力 ; 爱好 ; 怪想
Technologies that transform the lives
adj. （构思者）奇特的 ; 昂贵的 ; （价格等）高价
of people with disabilities often use
的 ; [美国俚语]真棒
electronic devices.
vi. 想象，幻想
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例句: （非正式）顺应潮流，随波逐流，随大溜
Jessica's 20-year class reunion was 例句:

held at a fancy hotel.
The tendency is to let it happen and go
with the flow.
their fancy.
govern /ˈgʌvərn/
feel the same way vt. 统治 ; 管理 ; 治理 ; 支配（词或短语的形式或用

法）
例句:
vi. 控制，支配 ; 操纵
If I were in your situation, I'd
例句:
probably feel the same way.
A system of laws governs the behavior
flash forward If the system of governing in a
country is completely changed, it is a
提前叙述未来事件
revolution.
例句: Why is some sort of regulation needed
to govern access to information?
Flash forward to the present.
People have different perspectives,
not only about content, but also about
focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ how to govern access.
vt.& vi. （使）集中，（使）聚集 ; 调整（镜头，眼

睛）焦点[焦距]以便看清 gruesome /ˈɡrusəm/
vt. 调整（眼睛或者镜头的）焦距 ; 集中（光束
于） ; 聚焦，注视 ; 集中注意力 adj. 可怕的 ; 令人毛骨悚然的 ; 可憎的 ; 阴森的
n. 焦点 ; 影象的清晰度 ; （活动、注意力、兴趣等例句:

的）中心 ; [医]病灶，病症
Violent actions were seldom shown in
例句: gruesome detail but were inferred from
The camera focused more on faces and the situation.
expressions, like in the movie If something is gruesome to look at,
Casablanca. it is so awful as to be sickening.
There are too many items on the
agenda, so we need to cut it down and
focus on fewer things.
guard /gɑrd/
If we don't focus on something we n. 警卫 ; 狱吏，看守 ; 护卫队 ; 防护装置
won't get anything done. vt. 保卫，守护 ; 看守 ; 加防护装置 ; 谨慎使用
vi. 警惕 ; 警卫
go with the flow /ɡo wɪð ði flo/

例句:
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Guards worked in teams of three and n. 线索，迹象 ; 提示，注意事项 ; 暗示 ; 微量

were assigned to work in eight-hour vt. 暗示
shifts. vi. 暗示，提示
This was done to dehumanize the
例句:
relationship between guards and
Sex was hinted at, but never shown,
prisoners.
except in seedy theaters.
halt /hɔlt/
honestly /ˈɑnɪstli/
n. 停止，中止 ; 暂停 ; 小火车站
vt. 使停止 ; 使中断 ; 阻止 ; 使立定 adv. 诚实地 ; 正直地 ; 老老实实 ; 老实说
vi. 停止，立定 ; 犹豫例句:
例句: Honestly, what would you do?
Instead of halting the experiment, they

let it continue.
hostile /ˈhɑstl/
adj. 敌人的，敌对的 ; 怀有敌意的 ; 不利的

hang /hæŋ/ n. 敌对者，敌对物 ; 敌方
vt. 悬挂 ; （被）绞死 ; 贴，装饰 ; 使悬而未决例句:

vi. 悬垂 ; 被吊死 ; 附属，依靠 ; 悬而未决
The interactions between the prisoners
n. 悬挂的样子 ; （动作的）暂停 ; 〈口〉大意，要
and guards had become hostile and
点 ; 〈口〉做法，诀窍
degrading.
例句: A hostile action is one that is
A closet is a very small room, usually aggressive and warlike.
used to hang or store clothes.
immerse /ɪˈmɜrs/
harm /hɑrm/ vt. 浸没 ; 施浸礼 ; 沉迷…中，陷入
n. 损害 ; 伤害 ; 危害例句:
vt. 伤害 ; 损害 ; 危害
In fact, children spend more time
例句: immersed in technology than they do
Guards were instructed not to with people, including their parents.
physically harm the prisoners in any When you are immersed in something,
way. you are completely involved in it.
To physically harm someone means to
hurt physically or injure them.
impact /ˈɪmˌpækt/
n. 碰撞，冲击，撞击 ; 影响 ; 冲击力
hint /hɪnt/ vt. 挤入，压紧 ; 撞击 ; 对…产生影响
vi. 冲撞，冲击 ; 产生影响
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例句: interaction /ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/

Asteroid impact is when an asteroid n. 一起活动 ; 合作 ; 互相影响 ; 互动
collides with something.
例句:
and accelerating. The interactions between the prisoners
The author is concerned about and guards had become hostile and
technology's potential impact on degrading.
children.
isolate /ˈaɪsəˌlet/
influence / ˈɪnfluəns/
vt. 使隔离，使孤立 ; [电]使绝缘 ; [化]使离析 ; [微]使
n. 影响 ; 势力 ; 有影响的人（或事物） ; [占星学]星细菌分离
力 vi. 隔离，孤立
vt. 影响 ; 感染 ; 支配 ; 对…起作用 n. [微]分离菌 ; 隔离种群
adj. 隔离的，分离的 ; 孤立的
例句:
例句:
We can't influence the result, so we
don't need to worry about it. This was used to isolate prisoners who
I'm afraid this terrible news may needed to be punished for bad
influence their decision to support behavior.
us.
You have a lot of influence, and
people look up to you. lifeboat /ˈlaɪfboʊt/
n. 救生艇，救生船
instruct /ɪnˈstrʌkt/ 例句:
Some of the best movies took place in a

vt. 教，讲授 ; 教导，指导 ; 通知 ; 命令
single location, such as on a lifeboat
例句: or in a jury room.
Guards were instructed not to
physically harm the prisoners in any
way. live with oneself /liv wɪð
wʌnˈsɛlf/
自重
integrity /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/
例句:
n. 正直，诚实 ; 完整 ; [计算机]保存 ; 健全
You're the one who has to live with
例句: yourself.
They are a bunch of cutthroats with no
integrity.
look up to sb
尊敬 ; 尊重 ; 折服 ; 敬仰
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例句:
You have a lot of influence, and people

look up to you.
We look up to people who we respect.
lose faith in sth

例句: n. 信息 ; 消息 ; 要旨 ; 教训
I don't want to lose faith in v. 给…发消息 ; 给…留言
humanity. 例句:
make sb an offer When you messaged me, you seemed

really upset.
例句:

microphone /ˈmaɪkrəfoʊn/
n. 扩音器，麦克风 ; 话筒
measure /ˈmɛʒɚ/
例句:
Hidden cameras and microphones were

n. 测量，测度 ; 措施 ; 程度 ; 尺寸
used to observe the prisoners and
vt. 测量 ; 估量
guards.
vi. 测量 ; 测量（大小，容量，尺寸等）
例句:

mirrored /ˈmɪrərd/
weight and length. v. 反映( mirror的过去式和过去分词 ) ; 反射 ; 映照 ;
We use thermometers like this to 将（玻璃）喷镀成镜子
measure temperature.
例句:
With his condition getting worse,
drastic measures were required. To prevent eye contact with the
Experiences are quick and shallow, prisoners, guards wore mirrored
measured by the number of likes. sunglasses.
message /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/ normally /ˈnɔrməli/
adv. 正常地 ; 通常地，一般地 ; 按说 ; 论理
例句:
Given a position of power, people can

begin to behave differently than they
normally would.
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overlook /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/ n. 心理学研究者，心理学家
vt. 忽视，忽略 ; 瞭望 ; 检查 ; 远眺例句:

n. 从高处眺望到的景色 ; 忽视，忽略 ; 可眺望四周 In 1971 psychologists created one of
的高地 the most important experiments in the
例句: history of psychology.
Modest people are often overlooked in a

job interview because they fail to
communicate their strengths.
put sth into place
Even the researchers were affected, 例句:
and they began to overlook what was Policies must be put into place and
happening. standards set.
pervasive /pərˈveɪsɪv/ reprogramme /rɪp'roʊɡræm/

adj. 普遍的 ; 扩大的 ; 渗透的 ; 弥漫的 v. 再次（重新）设定程序
adv. 无处不在地 ; 遍布地
例句:
n. 无处不在 ; 遍布
Media and technologies are
例句:
reprogramming the human brain,
Media is so pervasive and accessible, changing how we think and live.
is suitable.
savor /'seɪvə/
present sb with sth n. 滋味 ; 气味 ; 食欲 ; 特定的味道或气味v. ; 有…气

味 ; 加调味品于 ; 使有风味
例句: vi. 意味，带有…的性质
Technology has presented us with a huge vt. 给…加调味品 ; 使有风味 ; 品尝 ; 欣赏
dilemma that will shape the future. 例句:
To savor something means to enjoy it to
proficiency /prəˈfɪʃənsi/
the fullest, and without rushing.
n. 熟练，精通，娴熟
例句:
seedy /ˈsidi/
With the ever increasing amount and adj. 破烂的 ; 多籽的，籽状的 ; 疲倦的 ; 粗鄙的
flow of information, digital 例句:

proficiency may be the next survival
skill.
except in seedy theaters.
psychologist /saɪˈkɑlədʒɪst/
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serve /sɜrv/ vt.& vi. 改变 ; 去掉 ; 摆脱掉 ; 换挡

vt. 换…的衣服，更（衣） ; 卖，出售 ; [计算机]使
vt.& vi. （为…）服务 ; 任（职） ; 提供 ; 端上
（数据）位移
vt. 招待 ; （为…）工作 ; 对…有用 ; 向…供应
vi. （汽车）换挡 ; 换衣服 ; 蒙混 ; 自己谋生
vi. 适合 ; 服役 ; 供职 ; [网球、羽毛球]发球
n. 移动，转移，转换 ; 变迁，变化，变换，替换，
n. 网球等发球 ; 发球权 ; 所发的球
更换，掉换，更易，代用 ; （汽车等的）变速
例句:
例句:
Dinner was going to be served soon, and
some of the classmates were going to
aristocracy and taken it for himself.
give speeches.
Guards worked in teams of three and
were assigned to work in eight-hour
shifts.
Unlike the prisoners, they were free
shallow /ˈʃæloʊ/
to return to their homes between
shifts.
adj. 浅的，肤浅的 ; 表面的，皮毛的 ; （水，器物
等）浅的 ; （呼吸）浅的
n. 浅处 ; 浅滩 similarity /ˌsɪməˈlærɪti/
v. 使变浅 ; 使变浅薄
n. 类似 ; 相像性 ; 相仿性 ; 类似性，相似物
例句:
例句:
Today's experiences are described as
Looking back to classic movies and
quick and shallow, measured by the
comparing them with what we have
number of likes.
today, we see many similarities.
shape /ʃep/
simulated /ˈsɪmjəˌletɪd/
n. 形状 ; 模型 ; 状态 ; 身材
adj. 假装的 ; 冒充的 ; 仿造的 ; 模仿的
vt. 塑造 ; 使符合 ; 体现
v. 假装( simulate的过去式和过去分词 ) ; 模仿 ;
vi. 使成形 ; 形成
（用计算机或模型等）模拟
例句:
例句:
The simulated prison included three
a ball.
small prison cells, 6 feet by 9 feet.
and shapes.
Technology has presented us with a
sit back /sit bæk/
huge dilemma that will shape the
future. 向后靠着坐 ; 袖手旁观
例句:
shift /ʃɪft/
children make their own decisions.
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solitary /ˈsɑləteri/ Significant and important are

synonyms.
adj. 独自的，独立的 ; 单个的 ; 唯一的 ; 隐居的
n. 独居者，隐士 ; 单独禁闭
例句: tempt /tɛmpt/
There was also a closet that served as vt. 引诱，怂恿 ; 吸引 ; 冒…的风险 ; 使感兴趣
a solitary confinement room. vi. 有吸引力
例句:
sort /sɔrt/ If his family were poor and in trouble,

he would be tempted to take the new
n. 分类，类别 ; 品质，本性 ; 方法 ; 一群
job.
vt.& vi. 分类 ; 整顿，整理 ; 适合
vt. 挑选 ; 把…分类 ; 将…排顺序
vi. 分类 ; 交往 ; 协调
tendency /ˈtɛndənsi/
例句:
n. 倾向，趋势 ; （话或作品等的）旨趣，意向 ; 性
Why is some sort of regulation needed 情 ; 癖好
to govern access to information?
例句:
It is estimated that they spend an
average of 7 hours a day in front of If you have a tendency to do something,
some sort of digital device. you are likely to do it.

The tendency is to let it happen and
go with the flow.
stay true to oneself
例句:
theater /ˈθiətər/
To be honest, I hope I would be able to
n. 剧场 ; 戏剧界 ; 戏剧效果 ; [军]战区
stay true to myself.
例句:

suitable /ˈsutəbəl/ except in seedy theaters.
adj. 合适的，适当的，适宜的，恰当的
例句:
thrill /θrɪl/
Media is so pervasive and accessible,
vt. 使激动 ; 使陶醉 ; 使颤动、战栗或振动
vi. 由于兴奋或激动而感到一种突然的颤动 ; 颤动、
is suitable.
战栗或振动
n. [病]震颤 ; 震颤感 ; 兴奋感
synonym /ˈsɪnəˌnɪm/ 例句:
n. 同义词 We have become voyeurs, addicted to

getting thrills through the
例句:
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unrepresentative /ˌʌnˌreprɪˈz
entətɪv/
title /ˈtaɪtl/
adj. 不典型的，没有代表性的
n. 标题 ; 头衔 ; [体]冠军 ; [影视]字幕
vt. 加标题 ; 赋予头衔 ; 把…称为例句:
adj. 头衔的 ; 标题的 ; 冠军的 The experiment is unrepresentative
例句: since the participants were mostly

white, middle-class males.
The title implies that a focus on
character has somehow been lost.
What does the title of this article violence /ˈvaɪələns/
seem to imply?
n. 暴力，强暴，暴虐 ; 猛烈，激烈 ; 歪曲（事
实），曲解（意义） ; 冒渎，不敬
treatment /ˈtritmənt/ 例句:
n. 治疗，疗法 ; 处理 ; 待遇，对待 Many movies are filled with fast-moving

special effects, explicit violence,
例句:
and lots of sex.
There are also some new treatments that
might help his nerves regenerate.
This research may include the voyeur /vɔɪˈjə/
treatment of prisoners of war by
n. <贬>窥淫癖者（喜欢窥视他人性行为） ; 刺探隐
American soldiers.
秘者（喜欢刺探他人的问题或私生活）
例句:
turn down /tɚn daʊn/
We have become voyeurs, addicted to
减少，关小 ; 拒绝 ; 驳回 ; 顶回去 getting thrills through the
例句:
He has decided to do the right thing,

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which means to turn down the offer.
Some people will think he's a fool for
turning down the offer. SWOT
unethical /ʌnˈeθɪkl/
adj. 不道德的
例句:
One criticism is that it is an example

of unethical research.
例句:
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When he does a SWOT analysis of the area /ˈeriə/

company, he is even more concerned.
n. 地区 ; 区域，范围 ; 面积，平地 ; 领域
SWOT is an acronym for Strengths,
Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. 例句:
The motor cortex is the area of the
acronym /'ækrənɪm/
brain that controls movement.
n. 首字母缩略词
例句:
attach /əˈtætʃ/
vt.& vi. 贴上，系 ; 附上

SWOT is an acronym for Strengths,
vt. （有时不受欢迎或未受邀请而）参加 ; 把…固
Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.
定 ; 把…归因于 ; （使）与…有联系
vi. 从属 ; 附着 ; 伴随而来 ; 联在一起(to, upon)
active /ˈæktɪv/ 例句:
adj. 积极的，活跃的，有生气的 ; 迅速的，敏捷的 ; Hopefully, these commands would control

有效的，起作用的 the artificial hand attached to Matt's
n. [语法]主动语态 ; 积极分子，活跃的人 arm.
例句:
This allows their investments to grow, attractive /əˈtræktɪv/

even if they weren't active investors.
例句:
advancement /ədˈvænsmənt/
Many women use makeup to make
n. 前进，进步 ; 提升，升级 ; 预付 themselves more physically attractive.
例句:
and attractive.
It is powerful evidence that The high cost of living is beginning
technological advancements will to make the area less attractive to
improve our lives. companies.
alone /əˈloʊn/
adj. 单独的 ; 独一无二的 ; 独自的

adv. 单独地 ; 独自地 ; 孤独地 ; 只，只有 balance /ˈbæləns/
例句: n. 平衡 ; 天平 ; 平衡力 ; （酿酒配料的）均衡

vt.& vi. （使）平衡 ; （使）均衡 ; （使）相抵 ; 权
Paralyzed people can now control
衡
artificial limbs by thought alone.
vt. 结平（账目） ; 使（在某物上）保持平衡 ; 使
Using thought alone, he can now
（各部分）协调 ; 用天平称
perform a variety of tasks.
vi. 微微摇摆 ; 倾斜后又复平衡 ; 动摇 ; 被补偿
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例句: compounding /'kɒmpaʊndɪŋ/

Older workers often put a higher value n. 组合，混合
on the balance between life and work. v. 调和( compound的现在分词 ) ; 使混合 ; 使严重 ;
John's dilemma is how to balance his 调停
wife's happiness against the risk of
例句:
losing a lot of money.
That lack of time limits the power of
compounding.
boom and bust /bum ənd bʌst/ To take advantage of compounding,
investors should begin to save as
经济繁荣与萧条的交替循环
early as possible.
例句:
People tend to forget that there is

always a cycle of boom and bust in continuous /kənˈtɪnjuəs/
real estate. adj. 连续的 ; 延伸的 ; 绵 ; 联绵
例句:
celebration /ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/ Continuous innovation is necessary.
n. 庆祝 ; 庆祝会（仪式） ; 颂扬
例句: cover /ˈkʌvɚ/

John is thinking about preparing some v. 遮盖 ; 掩蔽 ; 涉及 ; 洒上
flowers and a celebration for his n. 覆盖物 ; 避难所 ; 掩护 ; 封面
wife.
例句:
I'll need to at least cover our basic

command /kəˈmænd/ living expenses.
For now, we have enough cash to cover
n. 命令，指挥 ; 司令部，指挥部 ; [计算机]指令 ; 控
us for about a year.
制力
vt. 指挥，控制，命令 ; 命令 ; 应得，值得
vi. 给出命令 ; 命令，指令
deaf /dɛf/
adj. 聋的 ; 不愿听的
例句:
例句:
To order someone to do something means
to command them to do it. The device that enables deaf people to
A boss may use a request instead of a hear is implanted into the inner ear.
employee.
The new devices operate by converting decode /ˌdiˈkoʊd/
thoughts into electronic commands.
vt. 译（码），解（码） ; 分析及译解电子信号
例句:
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In this context, decode means to earnings /ˈɜrnɪŋz/

interpret the meaning from the n. 收入，所得 ; 工资，报酬 ; 收益，利润
signals.
例句:
Earnings growth means the annual rate

delight /dɪˈlaɪt/ of growth of an investment.
n. 快乐，高兴 ; 使人高兴的东西或人
vt. 使高兴，使欣喜
vi. 感到高兴[快乐]
finance /fəˈnæns, faɪ-, ˈfaɪˌnæns/
n. 财政 ; 金融 ; 财源 ; 资金
例句:
vt. 为…供给资金，从事金融活动 ; 赊货给… ; 掌握
After the operation, what delighted the 财政
crowd of observers?
例句:
To the delight of the crowd, the hand
started moving, and the fingers This is one of the most important
closed, becoming a fist. things to know about finance.
dominate /ˈdɑmɪneɪt/ financing

v. 支配，影响 ; 占有优势 ; 在…中具有最重要的特 n. 筹措资金 ; 理财 ; 筹集资金 ; 融资
色 ; 在…中拥有最重要的位置 v. 为…供给资金，从事金融活动( finance的现在分
词)
例句:
例句:
The financial industry is dominated by
people whose only interest in your What is the time frame for the
wealth is how much they can charge financing?
you. We're hoping to get the next round of
financing within 6 to 9 months.
drop /drɑp/
vt.& vi. （使）落下 ; 投下 ; （使）降低 ; 减少

fist /fɪst/
vt. 放弃 ; 停止 ; （故意）降下 ; 垂下（眼睛） n. 拳，拳头 ; 〈口〉笔迹 ; 掌握 ; [印]指标参见号

n. 滴 ; 空投 ; 降落 ; 少量 vt. 紧握 ; 握成拳 ; 用拳打
vi. （水或其他液体）滴 ; 结束 ; （因受伤或死等）
例句:
倒下 ; 退出
To the delight of the crowd, the hand
例句:
started moving, and the fingers
The water drops a total of 740 meters. closed, becoming a fist.
She isn't worried by the possibility
that prices may drop in the future.
fluctuate /ˈflʌktʃuˌet/
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vi. 波动 ; 涨落 further investigate its capabilities.

vt. 使波动 ; 使动摇
例句:
guideline /ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn/
If something fluctuates, its value
n. 指导方针 ; 指导原则
rises and falls in an irregular
manner. 例句:
Here are some guidelines that may help
forward /ˈfɔrwərd/
investors save a lot of money.
adv. 前进地 ; 向前 ; 至将来 ; 提前地

adj. 向前方的 ; 迅速的 ; （社会、政治）进步的 ; 早 implant /ɪmˈplænt/
熟的
n. [医]移植物，植入管 ; 移植的组织
vt. 促进，助长 ; （按新地址）转寄 ; 发送
vt. 移植 ; 灌输 ; 植入，插入
n. 前锋
vi. （受精卵）着床 ; 被移植
例句:
例句:
Learning about the electromagnetic
force and how to use it was a major
into Matt was quite involved.
step forward.
The device that enables deaf people to
With the right attitude he can find a
hear is implanted into the inner ear.
way forward.
The less you ask for now, the greater
your bonus as we move forward.
index fund /ˈɪnˌdɛks fʌnd/
Going forward, what will be the role
of technological advancements in our 指数化证券投资基金
lives? 例句:
Since 1900 one of the largest index
further /ˈfɜrðə(r)/
funds has returned about 6% per year.
adj. 更远的，较远的 ; 更进一步的，深一层的 ; 更

多的 inner /ˈɪnɚ/
adv. 进一步地 ; 更远地 ; 而且
adj. 内部的，内心的 ; 精神的 ; 秘密的
vt. 促进，推动 ; 增进
n. 内部，里面 ; 射中接近靶心部分的一发
例句:
例句:
The device that enables deaf people to
hear is implanted into the inner ear.
Since the operation, Nagel has
insert /ɪnˈsɜrt/
continued to test the technology and
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vt. 插入 ; 嵌入 ; （在文章中）添加 ; 加插
n. 生活周期 ; 经济周期
n. 添入物（尤指一页印刷品图中插入或套印的小
图） ; （书报的）插页 ; 插入物 ; 添加物例句:
例句: The company's existing technology is

nearing the end of its life cycle.
A tiny plate with hair-thin electrodes
was inserted into his brain.
limb /lɪm/
invest (sth) in sth n. 肢，翼 ; 大树枝 ; 分支 ; 枝干

vt. 割断…的四肢，肢解 ; 砍树枝
例句:
例句:
They invested some money in the stock
market. Paralyzed people can now control
The main threat is that the company's artificial limbs by thought alone.
competitors are investing more in Arms and legs are called limbs.
research and development.
management /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
involved /ɪnˈvɑlvd/
n. 管理 ; 管理人员 ; 管理技巧，处事的能力
adj. 复杂难懂的 ; 与他人有密切关系的 ; 受牵扯的 ; 例句:
作为一部份参与的
Their conservative style of management
v. 表明（某人参与了罪行等）(involve的过去式和过
去分词) ; 使参与 ; 牵涉 ; 使专心于 made it impossible to innovate, so he
例句:
Though the management talks about a
His organization was also involved in bright future, he has doubts.
into Matt was quite involved. miniature /ˈmɪniəˌtʃʊr, -tʃɚ, ˈmɪnə-/
adj. 小型的，微小的
n. 微型复制品 ; 微小模型 ; 微型画 ; 微型人像画
joy /dʒɔɪ/
vt. 使成小型 ; 把…画成纤细画 ; 缩写
n. 喜悦，快乐，高兴 ; 令人高兴的事（或人） ; 成
例句:
功 ; 好运
vi. 因…而高兴 The other part sits behind the ear and
vt. 高兴，使快乐 works like a miniature microphone.
例句:
Such uses of technology are inspiring moment /ˈmoʊmənt/

and bring joy to our hearts.
n. 瞬间，片刻 ; 时刻 ; 重要，紧要 ; [物]力矩
例句:
life cycle /laɪf ˈsaɪkəl/
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At that moment Matt made history. people to do?
mortgage /ˈmɔrgɪdʒ/ plate /plet/
n. 抵押 ; 抵押单据，抵押证明 ; 抵押权，债权 n. 盘子，盆子 ; 金属板 ; 均匀厚度的片状硬物体 ;

vt. 抵押 [摄]底片，感光版
vt. 镀，在…上覆盖金属板 ; 覆盖 ; 电镀 ; [印]给…制
例句:
铅板
When they lost their jobs, they
例句:
couldn't pay their mortgage.
This plate detects the electrical
signals in the brain that usually
on average /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/ control hand movement.
平均起来
例句: pro /proʊ/

Buying a low-cost index fund on average n. 赞成者 ; 赞成的意见 ; 赞成票，投赞成票者
does better than most funds managed by adv. 赞成地 ; 肯定地
famous experts.
例句:
Sometimes the pros don't know what they

operation /ˌɑpəˈreɪʃn/ are talking about.
n. 操作，经营 ; 手术 ; [数]运算 ; 作用
例句: questionable /ˈkwɛstʃənəbəl/

One of his responsibilities was to adj. 可疑的，有疑问的
supervise the rescue operations and adv. 可疑地，不真实地
例句:
Since the operation, Nagel has
continued to test the technology and Based on his analysis, the company's
further investigate its capabilities. long-term future is questionable.
paralyzed /'pærəlaɪzd/ region /ˈridʒən/
adj. 瘫痪的，麻痹的 n. 地区，地域，地带 ; 行政区，管辖区 ; （大气，

v. 使瘫痪，使麻痹( paralyze的过去式和过去分海水等的）层，界，境 ; （学问等的）范围，领域
词 ) ; 使不能正常活动例句:
例句: It is one of the world's poorest
Paralyzed people can now control regions with most people living in
artificial limbs by thought alone. rural areas.
What can technology enable paralyzed It was placed in the motor cortex, the
brain region that controls movement.
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adv. 外科手术上 ; 如外科手术般地
sensation /sɛnˈseʃən/
例句:
One part of the device is surgically

n. 感觉 ; 直觉 ; 知觉 ; 轰动
implanted into the inner ear.
例句:
There it stimulates nerves to cause the

sensation of sound.
take possession of sth
例句:
signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/
They had to move out and the banks took
possession of the homes.
n. 信号，暗号 ; 预兆，征象 ; 动机 ; 导火线
vt. 向…发信号 ; 用动作（手势）示意 ; 以信号告知
vi. 发信号 technological /ˌtɛknəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adj. 显著的，优越的 ; 暗号的，作信号用的
adj. 技术上的 ; 工艺（学）的 ; 因技术革新而造成
例句: 的
This plate detects the electrical 例句:
signals in the brain that usually
Going forward, what will be the role of
control hand movement.
technological advancements in our
lives?
stimulate /ˈstɪmjəˌlet/
vt. 刺激 ; 激励，鼓舞 ; 使兴奋 time frame /taɪm frem/

vi. 起兴奋作用 ; 起促进作用 ; 起刺激作用
n. 期限，时帧
例句:
例句:
There it stimulates nerves to cause the
What is the time frame for the
sensation of sound.
financing?
To stimulate means about the same as
to activate.
uncertain /ʌnˈsɜrtn/
surgeon /ˈsɜrdʒən/ adj. 不确定的 ; 不稳定的 ; 不明确的 ; 无常的
n. 外科医生 ; [军]军医例句:
例句: It suggests that love is challenging,

Shortly after the operation, Matt was
They delayed the decision because John
surrounded by the surgeons.
was uncertain about his job.
surgically /'sɜdʒɪklɪ/
vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/
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adj. 邪恶的，恶毒的 ; 有恶意的 ; 凶猛的 ; 有缺点的 Why is it difficult to avoid risk and
volatility?
例句:
Matt was paralyzed from the neck down

due to a vicious knife attack. well-known /ˈwɛlˈnon/
adj. 出名的，众所周知的，熟悉的 ; 鼎鼎大名 ; 闻
volatility /ˌvɒlə'tɪlətɪ/ 例句:
n. 挥发性 ; 挥发度 ; 反复无常 One well-known use of such technology

enables deaf people to hear.
例句:
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She lives on campus.

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all-nighter civilization /ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃn/
n. 文明，文化 ; 开化，教化 ; 修养 ; 文明社会

通宵学习；开通宵夜车
例句:
例句:
We're in an advanced civilization.
If you pull an all-nighter, you stay up
Where's another civilization we can
all night to do something without
conquer?
going to sleep.
When Saunders returned to civilization
he ate a lot of food.
anxiety /æŋˈzaɪɪti/
n. 焦虑，忧虑 ; 切望，渴望 ; 令人焦虑的事 ; 挂念 definitive /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

例句: adj. 最后的 ; 确定的，决定性的 ; 不可更改的 ; 限定
Waiting for exam results is a time of 的，明确的
great anxiety. n. 限定词
例句:
assignment /əˈsaɪnmənt/ He reflects on how and why people

procrastinate but doesn't offer any
n. 分给，分配 ; 任务，工作，（课外）作业 ; <美> definitive solutions.
任命 ; 指定，委派
例句:
If you pull an all nighter, you stay up

distracted /dɪˈstræktɪd/
late to finish a test or an adj. 思想不集中的 ; 心烦意乱的 ; 遭受矛盾的感情

assignment. 的
vt. 使分心(distract的过去式和过去分词)
例句:
bump up /bʌmp ʌp/
It is easier for the mind of
突然增加，提高 procrastinators to be distracted than
例句: non-procrastinators.
They bump up their prices in the summer

months.
dormant /ˈdɔrmənt/
adj. 潜伏的，蛰服的，休眠的 ; 静止的 ; 资金没有

campus /ˈkæmpəs/ 利用的 ; 权利尚待争取的
n. 校园 ; 校区例句:
例句:
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The Panic Monster is dormant most of 为了

the time.
例句:
Sometimes, it makes much more sense to

dread /drɛd/ be doing things that are harder and
less pleasant, for the sake of the big
vt. 害怕，担心 ; （古语）敬畏
picture.
n. 恐惧，畏惧 ; 令人恐惧的事物
adj. 可怕的
vi. 十分害怕
gear /gɪr/
例句:
n. 齿轮 ; 排挡 ; 传动装置 ; 衣服
My greatest dread is that my parents vi. 接上 ; 调和
will find out. vt. 使适应 ; 装上齿轮 ; 用齿轮连接
例句:
embarrassment /ɛmˈbærəsm To kick into high gear means to work at

ənt/ top speed or efficiency.
n. 窘迫 ; 难堪 ; 令人难堪或耻辱的事
例句: guardian angel /ˈɡɑrdiən

ˈendʒəl/
I nearly died of embarrassment when he
said that. n. （某人或某地的）守护天使；帮助和保护别人的
好人
epiphany 例句:
It turns out the procrastinator has a

n. 对事物真谛的顿悟 ; 显灵
guardian angel, someone called the
例句: Panic Monster.
She had an epiphany and realized it was

time to leave her job and become a
full-time artist.
hatred /ˈhetrɪd/
n. 仇恨，憎恶 ; 敌意
ethic /ˈɛθɪk/
例句:
He looked at me with intense hatred.

n. 伦理，伦理观 ; 道德体系 ; （复数）伦理学，道
德学 ; （复数）行为准则
例句: hypothesis /haɪˈpɑθəsɪs/
They have a very strong work ethic. n. 假设，假说 ; [逻]前提
例句:
for the sake of /fɔr ði sek ʌv/ He had a hypothesis that the brains of
procrastinators were different than
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the brains of non-procrastinators.

So the Panic Monster starts losing his
mind, and a few seconds later, the
inactive /ɪnˈæktɪv/
whole system's in mayhem.
adj. 不活动的，不活跃的 ; 懒散的，怠惰的 ; 闲置

的 ; [化]钝性的 mechanism /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
例句: n. [生]机制，机能，[乐]机理 ; （机械）结构，机械

装置[作用]，（故事的）结构 ; [艺]手法，技巧，途
Some animals are inactive during the
径 ; 机械作用
daytime.
例句:
leisure /ˈliʒər/
The college has established an
effective student support mechanism.
n. 空闲时间 ; 闲暇 ; 悠闲 ; 安逸
adj. 空闲的 ; 闲暇的
例句:
miraculous /mɪˈrækjələs/
adj. 奇迹般的 ; 不可思议的 ; 神奇

They will often do leisure activities
instead of work. 例句:
She's made a miraculous recovery.
literally /ˈlɪtərəli/
adv. 逐字地 ; 照字面地 ; 确实地，真正地 ; [口语]差 momentum /moʊˈmentəm/

不多，简直（用于加强语意）
n. [物]动量 ; 势头 ; 动力 ; 要素，契机
例句:
例句:
There are literally hundreds of prizes
Without deadlines, people need to work
to win.
harder to build momentum for
themselves.
lose one's mind

不能自制 ; 如痴如醉 overlap /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/
例句: n. 重叠部分 ; 覆盖物，涂盖层 ; [数]交叠，相交

vt. 重叠 ; 与…部分相同
So the Panic Monster starts losing his
vi. 互搭，重叠 ; 部分相同 ; [数]有与…共同的某物
mind, and a few seconds later, the
whole system's in mayhem. 例句:
There will be an overlap of a week
mayhem /ˈmeˌhɛm/
while John teaches Ann the job.
n. 骚乱 ; 慌乱
例句:
panic /ˈpænɪk/
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n. 恐慌，惊慌 ; （金融方面）大恐慌 ; 成功 ; 例句:

〈俚〉非常滑稽的人
It represents people's ability to think
vt. 使恐慌
logically and make rational decisions.
vi. 十分惊慌
adj. 恐慌的，惊慌失措的
例句: revised /rɪ'vaɪzd/

He started to panic when he saw his adj. 经过修订（或校正）的
face on the TED website. v. 修订( revise的过去式和过去分词 ) ; 改变 ; 修正 ;
Panic sets in whenever a deadline [主英国英语]复习
approaches.
例句:
We had an awesome new revised plan.

perplex /pərˈpleks/
vt. 使迷惑，使混乱 ; 使复杂化

scandal /ˈskændl/
例句:
n. 丑闻，丑名，丑事，丑行，丢脸的事件，舞弊案
My behavior has always perplexed the 件，耻辱 ; 流言蜚语 ; 闲话 ; 诽谤
non-procrastinators around me.
例句:
The scandal broke in May.

procrastinate /proʊˈkræstɪneɪt/
vi. 拖延，耽搁 scroll /skroʊl/

例句:
n. （常用于录写正式文件的）纸卷 ; 书卷，画卷，
He knew he needed to plan out his work, 卷轴 ; 涡卷形（装饰） ; 〈古〉表，目录
but ended up procrastinating again. vt. 使成卷形 ; （电脑屏幕上）从上到下移动（资料
等），卷页
vi. （似卷轴般）卷起 ; （像展开卷轴般地）将文字
propagate /ˈprɑpəgeɪt/ 显示于屏幕
vt. 繁衍，增殖 ; 使遗传 ; 扩散 ; 使蔓延例句:

vi. 繁殖 ; 扩大 ; [物] 通过媒介传送 Use the arrow keys to scroll through
例句: the list of files.
The main needs of earlier humans were

keeping well-slept, well-fed and
propagating into the next generation.
sneaky /ˈsniki/
adj. 鬼祟的，卑鄙的
例句:
rational /ˈræʃənəl/
The Monkey's sneakiest trick is when
adj. 神智清楚的 ; 理性的 ; 理智的 ; 合理的 the deadlines aren't there.
n. 合理的事物 ; [数]有理数 ; 懂道理的人，人类 ;
〈英〉合理的服装
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spectator /ˈspekteɪtər/ vt. 形成思维图像 ; 设想 ; 使可见

vi. 形成思维图像
n. 观众，旁观者
例句:
例句:
Rational decision-making lets people
It's that long-term procrastination has
visualize the future and make long-
made them feel like a spectator, at
term plans.
times, in their own lives.
workload /ˈwɜrkloʊd/
sprint /sprɪnt/
n. （某一人或组织）工作量，工作负担
vi. 冲刺，全速短跑
n. 全速短跑 ; 速度或活动的突然爆发例句:
例句: We have taken on extra staff to cope

with the increased workload.
She jumped out of the car and sprinted
for the front door.
zoom in /zum ɪn/
staircase /ˈsterkeɪs/ v. 放大
n. 楼梯 ; 楼梯间例句:
例句: The camera zoomed in on the actor's

face.
a marble staircase
tribal /ˈtraɪbəl/
assignment /əˈsaɪnmənt/
n. 分给，分配;任务，工作，（课外）作业;<美>任
adj. 部落的，部族的 ; 种族的
命;指定，委派
例句:
例句:
Now we're not in tribal times.
If you pull an all nighter, you stay up
late to finish a test or an
unearned /ˌʌnˈɜrnd/
assignment.
adj. 不劳而获的 ; 自然得到的 ; 不相称的 ; 不应得的 Part 2

例句:
Bank interest is regarded as unearned adopter /əˈdɑptə(r)/

income.
n. 养父母
例句:
visualize /ˈvɪʒuəˌlaɪz/ The innovators and the early adopters
are comfortable making intuitive
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decisions that are driven by what they break it to sb

believe.
例句:
I hate to break it to you, those aren't

agency /ˈedʒənsi/ other body parts controlling your
behavior.
n. 代理 ; 机构 ; 力量
例句:
You can book at your local travel capacity /kəˈpæsɪti/

agency. n. 容量 ; 才能 ; 性能 ; 生产能力
adj. 充其量的，最大限度的
analytical /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkl/ 例句:
She has an enormous capacity for hard

adj. 分析的，分析法的 ; 善于分析的
work.
例句: His total lung capacity is twice the
The neocortex is responsible for all of size of an average person.
our rational and analytical thought
and language.
chasm /ˈkæzəm/
n. 峡谷 ; 裂缝，断层 ; 裂口 ; （感情等的）分歧
aspect /ˈæspɛkt/
例句:
n. 方面 ; 面貌 ; 方位，方向 ; 形势
A chasm between two groups of people is
例句: a very large difference between them.
The book aims to cover all aspects of
city life.
codify /ˈkɑdɪfaɪ/
vt. 把（法律）编成法典 ; 编成法典

be grounded in sth
例句:
例句:
To codify something means to arrange it
It's all grounded in the tenets of into a system.
biology.
commercial /kəˈmɜrʃl/
beat sb to it
adj. 商业的 ; 贸易的 ; 营利的 ; 靠广告收入的
例句: n. （电台或电视播放的）广告
I was about to take the last cookie, 例句:
but he beat me to it.
Tivo's second commercial convinced
people it would improve their lives.
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The famous failure is a commercial n. （受人咨询的）顾问 ; 会诊医生，（顾问）医生 ;

example. 求教者，（与人）商议者，征求意见者，查阅者，
咨询者
例句:
complicated /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/
the President's consultant on economic
adj. 结构复杂的 ; 混乱的，麻烦的
affairs
v. 使复杂化( complicate的过去式)
例句:
The neocortex can process complicated

contradict /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkt/
information like facts and figures. vt. 反驳，驳斥 ; 否认 ; 与…矛盾，与…抵触

vi. 反驳 ; 否认 ; 发生矛盾
例句:
component /kəmˈpoʊnənt/
They sold poorly despite having the
n. 成分 ; 零件 ; [数]要素 ; 组分
best product, which contradicts common
adj. 组成的 ; 合成的 ; 构成的 ; 成分的
belief.
例句:
The human brain is actually broken into

three major components that correlate
correlate /ˈkɔrəleɪt/
perfectly with the golden circle. v. 使互相关联 ; 联系

n. 相关物 ; 相关联的人
adj. 相关的 ; 相应特点的
comprehensive /ˌkɑmprɪˈhens
例句:
ɪv/
The human brain is actually broken into
adj. 广泛的 ; 综合的 ; 有理解力的，悟性好的 ; [保
three major components that correlate
险业]总体担保的
perfectly with the golden circle.
n. [常用复数]专业综合考试 ; 综合学校 ; 综合性中学
例句:
a comprehensive list of addresses

correspond /ˌkɔrəˈspɑnd/
vi. 符合，一致 ; 相应 ; 通信
consistent with sth 例句:
Your account of events does not

例句:
correspond with hers.
Not until all the laws that are made by
men are consistent with the laws made
by the higher authority will we live defy all assumptions
in a just world.
例句:
How do you explain when others are able

consultant /kənˈsʌltənt/ to achieve things that seem to defy
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all of the assumptions? vt. 使坚定，使牢固

vi. 变坚实，变稳固
diffusion /dɪˈfjuʒən/
例句:
With a firm grip on my hand, he pulled

n. 扩散 ; <物，化>扩散 ; 传播 ; <人>（文化等的）
me away.
传流
例句:
The law of diffusion of innovation

fund /fʌnd/
seeks to explain how, why and at what n. 基金 ; 储备 ; 现款 ; 特别基金管理机构

rate new ideas and technology spread. vt. 积存 ; 为…提供资金 ; 提供资金偿付（债款等）
的本息 ; 把（短期借款）转为有固定利息的长期借
款
dot /dɑt/
例句:
n. 点，小圆点 Langley was better funded and had more
vt. 打点于 ; 散布于 ; 点缀 ; 以小圆点标出
connections than the Wright brothers.
例句:
Back in the early 20th century, the

pursuit of powered man flight was like
fuzzy /ˈfʌzi/
the dot com of the day. adj. 模糊的 ; 绒毛般的，毛茸茸的 ; 糊涂的，含糊

As you can see from the red dots here, 不清的
which are volcanoes, we don't have
例句:
volcanoes in the Amazon, nor in most
We go from the clearest thing to the
of Peru.
fuzziest thing.
eminently /ˈemɪnəntli/
gut /ɡʌt/
adv. 突出地 ; 显著地 ; 不寻常地
n. 勇气 ; 内脏 ; 直觉 ; 肠
例句: adj. 本能的，直觉的
One who is eminently qualified for a vt. 毁坏（建筑物等）的内部 ; 取出…的内脏
job is extremely suitable for it. 例句:
The innovators and the early adopters
firm /fɜrm/ are comfortable with making those gut

decisions.
adj. 坚固的，坚牢的 ; 坚定的，坚决的 ; 严格的 ; 确 We gutted and repainted the interior.
定的
vt.& vi. 使坚固 ; 使坚实
n. 商号，商行 ; 公司 ; 企业 ; 工作集体 inclined to do sth
adv. 坚定地，稳固地
例句:
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Customers are inclined to pay for the adj. 直觉的 ; 凭直觉获知的 ; 直观的
belief and cause behind a product.
例句:
The innovators and the early adopters

influential /ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ are comfortable making intuitive
decisions that are driven by what they
adj. 有影响的 ; 有权势的
believe.
n. 有影响力的人物
例句:
If someone is well-connected, they know

laggard /ˈlægərd/
many influential people. n. 落后者
例句:
ingredient /ɪnˈgridiənt/ The laggards are the last to buy a new

product.
n. （混合物的）组成部分 ; （烹调的）原料 ; （构
成）要素 ; 因素
例句: lo and behold /lo ənd bɪˈhold/

Langley failed despite having all the n. 你瞧（表示惊讶的感叹词） ; （叙述中用于引出
factors traditionally viewed as 某人意外的出现）哎哟 ; 你瞧 ; 嗨 ; 真想不到
ingredients for success.
例句:
As soon as we went out, lo and behold,

interpersonal /ˌɪntərˈpɜrsənl/ it began to rain.
adj. 人与人之间的 ; 人际的 ; 人与人之间的关系的 ;

涉及人与人之间的关系的
memorize /ˈmɛməˌraɪz/
例句:
vt. 记住，熟记 ; [计算机科学] 存储，记忆
interpersonal skills
例句:
We have a product that pauses live TV,

intuition /ˌɪntuˈɪʃn/ skips commercials, rewinds live TV and
memorizes your viewing habits without
n. 直觉 ; 凭直觉感知的知识 ; 直觉力
you even asking.
例句:
To have a gut feeling means to be sure

of something based on intuition.
muster /ˈmʌstɚ/
I had an intuition that something n. 集合 ; 集合的人群 ; 检阅 ; 花名册
awful was about to happen. vt.& vi. 集合 ; 召集 ; 集结（尤指部队）
vt. （自他人处）搜集某事物 ; 聚集 ; 激发 ; 激起
（支持、勇气等）
intuitive /ɪnˈtuɪtɪv/
例句:
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She left the room with all the dignity

When they went IPO, their stock was at
she could muster.
about 30 or 40 dollars and then
plummeted, and it's never traded above
orator /ˈɔrətə(r)/
10.
n. 演说者，演讲家
例句:
politician /ˌpɑləˈtɪʃn/
n. 政治家 ; 政客，玩弄权术者 ; <蔑>政客，<美>政

If someone is an excellent orator, they
治贩
can persuade people through public
speaking. 例句:
Today's politicians are not inspiring
paycheck /ˈpeˌtʃɛk/
because they only talk about plans,
not beliefs.
n. 付薪水的支票，薪水
例句:
proceeds /ˈproʊsidz/
a huge paycheck
n. （买卖等的）收入，收益
v. 进行( proceed的第三人称单数 ) ; 前进 ; （沿特
penetration /ˌpɛnɪˈtreʃən/ 定路线）行进 ; （尤指打断后）继续说
例句:
n. 渗透 ; 穿透 ; [军]突破 ; 洞察力
They paid for their dream with the
例句:
proceeds from their bicycle shop.
The country has the highest cell phone
penetration in Europe.
profoundly /prəˈfaʊndlɪ/
permutation /ˌpɜrmjuˈteɪʃn/ adv. 深深地 ; 深切地 ; 深刻地 ; 极度地
例句:
n. （一组事物可能的一种）序列，排列，排列中的
任一组数字或文字 The discovery of the golden circle
theory profoundly changed his view on
例句:
how the world works.
If several items have various
permutations, there are different ways
to arrange them. proposition /ˌprɑpəˈzɪʃn/
n. 命题 ; 建议 ; 主张
plummet /ˈplʌmɪt/ v. 提议 ; 建议
例句:
vi. 垂直落下 ; 骤然跌落
n. 铅锤 ; 坠子 ; 重压物 I'd like to put a business proposition
to you.
例句:
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proprietary /prəˈpraɪəteri/
adj. 专有的，专利的 ; 所有（人）的 ; （商品）专

卖的
n. 所有权，所有物 ; 所有人 ; 专卖药品 ; 独家制造
（及销售）的产品
例句:
The company has a proprietary right to

adj. 旋转的
the property.
n. 旋转式机器 ; 环行交叉路
例句:
rationalize /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/
The only reason laggards buy touch-tone
vt. 使合理化 ; 据理解释 ; 使消根 ; 文饰 phones is because you can't buy rotary
phones anymore.
例句:
an attempt to rationalize his violent

behaviour skip /skɪp/
vi. 跳 ; 跳绳 ; 悄悄溜走 ; 快速转移
rewind /riˈwaɪnd/
vt. 略过 ; 跳过 ; 漏过 ; 不做（应做的事等）
n. 跳，蹦跳 ; 废料桶（装工地废料，由卡车拖走） ;
v. 倒回（影片、录音带等） ; 重绕跳跃
n. 重绕 ; 倒带器
例句:
例句:
We have a product that pauses live TV,
We have a product that pauses live TV, skips commercials, rewinds live TV and
skips commercials, rewinds live TV and memorizes your viewing habits.
memorizes your viewing habits without
you even asking.
slogan /ˈsloʊgən/
root for sb n. 标语，口号 ; 呐喊声 ; （商业广告上用的）短语
例句:
例句:
The slogan "We inspire people to go
The New York Times followed him around
further" addresses the "why" part of
everywhere, and everyone was rooting
the golden circle.
for Langley.
rotary /ˈroʊtəri/
spike /spaɪk/
n. 长钉 ; 细高跟 ; （防滑）鞋钉 ; 尖状物

vt. 加烈酒于 ; 以大钉钉牢 ; 用尖物刺伤 ; 打乱某人
的计划
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It's all grounded in the tenets of

In fact, I don't think it's even traded
biology.
above six, except for a couple of
little spikes.
They're the spikes on our boots that
we have for traveling over this blue
terminology /ˌtɜrməˈnɑlədʒi/
ice on the glacier. n. 专门名词 ; 术语，术语学 ; 用辞
例句:
status quo /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwoʊ/ Scientists are constantly developing

new terminologies.
n. 现状
例句:
Apple challenges the status quo by

under-capitalized
marketing themselves as a life- 例句:
changing company. As with all small businesses, we are
under-capitalized.
substandard /ˌsʌb'stændərd/
adj. 不够标准的，在标准以下的 ; 低等级标准 versus /ˈvɜrsəs/
例句: prep. （表示两队或双方对阵）对 ; （比较两种不同

想法、选择等）与…相对 ; 对抗
These are the people who spent 40,000
dollars on flat-screen TVs when they 例句:
first came out, even though the The problem is: How do you find the
technology was substandard. ones that get it before doing business
versus the ones who don't get it?
tangible /ˈtændʒəbəl/
Part 3
adj. 可触知的 ; 确实的，真实的 ; 实际的 ; [法]有形
的
n. 有形资产 ; 可触知的或具体的某事物
be on track
例句: 例句:
We cannot accept his findings without I thought everything seemed to be on
tangible evidence. track.
tenet /ˈtɛnɪt/ beep /bip/
n. 原则 ; 信条 ; 教义 n. 哔哔声
v. 嘟嘟响
例句:
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The taxi gave a beep as it drew up to concept /ˈkɑnsept/

the house.
n. 观念，概念 ; 观点 ; 思想，设想，想法 ; 总的印
象
black out /blæk aʊt/ 例句:
v. 灯火管制 ; 熄灯 ; 停止 ; 中断 Being happy in your life and being

happy about your life are two very
例句:
different concepts.
I figured I'm better off just fighting
and staying there until I black out,
at least then they can pull me out and contraction /kənˈtrækʃən/
take care of me.
n. 收缩，缩减 ; [语]缩略，略体，缩写 ; （开支等）
缩减 ; （分娩时）子宫收缩
buoyant /ˈbujənt/ 例句:
adj. 轻快的 ; 活泼的，开朗的 ; 有浮力的，易浮的 ; The contractions started coming every

（价格等）上涨的 five minutes.
例句:
The other problem was the suit was so convulsion /kənˈvʌlʃən/

buoyant that they had to strap my feet
n. [医]抽搐 ; 大笑 ; 震动 ; 动乱
in to keep me from floating up.
例句:
capacity /kəˈpæsɪti/
An excessive depletion of oxygen caused
his convulsions.
n. 容量 ; 才能 ; 性能 ; 生产能力
adj. 充其量的，最大限度的
例句:
deck of cards
例句:
She has an enormous capacity for hard
work. I think magic, whether I'm holding my
His total lung capacity is twice the breath or shuffling a deck of cards,
size of an average person. is pretty simple.
coffin /ˈkɔfɪn/ deplete /dɪˈplit/
n. 棺材 ; 蹄槽 vt. 耗尽，用尽 ; 使枯竭 ; [医]减液，放血

vt. 收殓 vi. 耗尽 ; 减少，损耗
例句: 例句:
I was buried alive in New York City in Moving depletes oxygen, and it builds
a coffin in April 1999 for a week. up CO2 in your blood.
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deprivation /ˌdɛprəˈveʃən/ n. 威胁，逼迫
n. 剥夺 ; 丧失 ; 免职，废止例句:
例句: He signed the confession under duress.
At 15 minutes I was suffering major O2

deprivation to the heart. euphemism /ˈjufəˌmɪzəm/
n. 委婉语 ; 委婉说法
documentation /ˌdɑkjumenˈteɪʃ 例句:
n/
To call someone "big-boned" instead of
n. 证明某事属实的证据 ; 记录 ; 参考资料 ; 文献的 fat is an example of a euphemism.
编集，文件分类
例句:
He considered the documentation

feat /fit/
important because it would validate n. 功绩，伟业 ; 技艺表演 ; 卓绝的手艺，技术，本

his feats. 领 ; 武艺
adj. 合适的 ; 灵巧的 ; 漂亮的，整洁的
例句:
donate /ˈdoʊneɪt/
The tunnel is a brilliant feat of
vt.& vi. （尤指向慈善机构）捐赠 ; 献（血） ; 捐 engineering.
（血） ; 捐献（器官）
n. 捐赠 ; 捐献
例句: flush /flʌʃ/
He donated his blood sample to prove vi. 脸红 ; 呈红色 ; 奔流 ; 冲刷

his success was legitimate. adj. 满面红光的 ; 富足的，丰富的 ; 盈满的，没过
She reached out to all of her friends 的 ; 水平的，同高的
on Facebook, and asked them to donate n. 奔流，涌出 ; 脸红或发亮 ; 发热 ; 强烈情感的冲

动
their pennies.
vt. 发红或发亮 ; 使兴奋或得意 ; （以水）冲刷，冲
洗 ; 冲掉，除掉
downfall /ˈdaʊnˌfɔl/ 例句:
n. （雨等的）大下特下 ; （家，国等的）没落 ; 垮 Drinking lots of water will help to

台 flush toxins out of the body.
例句:
The sex scandal finally led to his get one's hands on

downfall.
得到，找到，占有
例句:
duress /duˈres/
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Do you know where I can get my hands on adv. 无限地，无穷地 ; 极其

a second-hand television?
例句:
Your English is infinitely better than

hallucinate /hə'lusɪneɪt/ my German.
vt. 使产生幻觉
例句: ischemia /ɪs'kimɪr/
I began to hallucinate so hard that the n. 缺血

buildings that were behind me started
例句:
to look like big animal heads.
I started having ischemia to the
heart.
hook up /hʊk ʌp/
连接 ; 联播 ; 联机 ; [俚语]结婚
legitimate /ləˈdʒɪtəmɪt/
例句:
adj. 合法的，合理的 ; 正规的 ; 合法婚姻所生的 ; 真
A large proportion of the nation's 正的，真实的
households are hooked up to the vt. 使合法 ; 给予合法的地位 ; 通过法律手段给（私
Internet. 生子）以合法地位 ; 正式批准，授权
例句:
hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndri He donated his blood sample to prove

æk/ his success was legitimate.
n. 疑病症患者
adj. 患疑病症的 lightheaded /'laɪt'hedɪd/
例句:
adj. 头昏眼花的
A hypochondriac constantly worries
例句:
about their health without having any
reason. After four glasses of wine he began to
feel lightheaded.
in a daze /ɪn e dez/

lure /lʊr/
茫然，恍惚，眼花缭乱 ; 怔怔 ; 发呆 ; 迷迷糊糊
n. 吸引力，魅力 ; 诱惑物 ; 诱饵
例句:
vt. 吸引，引诱 ; 用引诱物召回（猎鹰）
Daily purging made him feel like he was
例句:
walking in a daze.
Few can resist the lure of adventure.
infinitely /ˈɪnfənɪtlɪ/
magician /məˈdʒɪʃən/
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n. 魔术师 ; 巫师 ; 变戏法的人 obsessed /əb'sest/

例句: adj. 着迷的 ; 一门心思的 ; （思想）无法摆脱的
As a magician, I try to create images v. 着迷( obsess的过去式和过去分词) ; 时刻困扰，
that make people stop and think. 缠住 ; 使痴迷 ; 使迷恋
例句:
metabolism /mɪˈtæbəˌlɪzəm/
As a young magician, I was obsessed
with Houdini and his underwater
n. 新陈代谢 ; 代谢作用 challenges.
例句:
I would get comfortable in that

paranoid /ˈpærəˌnɔɪd/
situation and I would slow my
metabolism. adj. 属于偏执狂的 ; 患妄想狂的 ; 过分猜疑的
n. 偏执狂患者 ; 妄想症患者
例句:
motionless /ˈmoʊʃnləs/
She's getting really paranoid about
adj. 不动的，静止的 ; 呆若木鸡的 ; 不运动的 ; 靓 what other people say about her.
例句:
When people remain motionless, their passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/

bodies store more oxygen and generate
less CO2. adj. 热烈的 ; 激昂的 ; 易怒的 ; 易被情欲所支配的
例句:
numb /nʌm/
He is sobbing because he is passionate
about his work.
adj. 麻木的，失去感觉的 ; 无动于衷的，没感情的
vt. 使麻木，使麻痹
例句:
prime-time
At minute 12 I started to have ringing adj. 黄金时间的
in my ears, and I started to feel my 例句:

arm going numb.
I decided that I was going to break the
world record live on prime-time
nutritional /njuˈtrɪʃənl/
television.
adj. 营养的 ; 滋养的 ; 营养品的
例句:
producer /prəˈdusə(r)/
Every bit of food was exactly what it n. 生产者，制造者 ; 制片人 ; 煤气发生炉 ; 自养有
was for its nutritional value. 机体
例句:
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The producers of my television special shiver /ˈʃɪvɚ/

thought that just watching somebody
n. 发抖，颤抖 ; 碎块，破片
holding their breath is too boring for
vi. 战栗，发抖
television.
vt. 由于航行时太靠近风而使（帆）颤动
例句:
pure /pjʊr/
He shivered at the thought of the cold,
adj. 纯的 ; 单纯的 ; 纯真的 ; 干净的 dark sea.
prep. 清晰的，纯正的
例句:
shuffle /ˈʃʌfəl/
These shirts are 100% pure cotton.
vt. 洗牌 ; 曳脚而行 ; 搬移 ; 搁置，随手放
vi. 曳脚走 ; 跳曳步舞 ; 移动 ; 推诿
purge /pɜrdʒ/
n. 洗牌，混乱，蒙混 ; 拖着脚走
例句:
vt. 清除，（使）净化 ; （使）通便 ; 肃清
n. 净化 ; <医>泻药 ; 整肃 I think magic, whether I'm holding my
breath or shuffling a deck of cards,
例句:
is pretty simple.
Nothing could purge the guilt from her
mind.
shunt /ʃʌnt/
resuscitate /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/ v. 使转轨 ; 使分流 ; 转向一边 ; 避开

n. 转轨 ; 分流器
v. 使复苏 ; 使复兴
例句:
例句:
During blood shunting, the blood rushes
When the rescue workers came, they away from extremities to provide
resuscitated him and there was no oxygen to vital organs.
brain damage.
sift /sɪft/
sample /ˈsæmpl/
vt. 筛分 ; 精选 ; 撒 ; 审查
n. 样品，华样 ; 标本，榜样 ; （化验的）取样 ; [信] vi. 筛 ; 细查
信号瞬时值
例句:
vt. 取…的样品，尤指用样品来检验 ; 品尝 ; 抽样调
查 While I was breaking the record
adj. 作为代表或范例的 underwater for the first time, she was
sifting through my Blackberry,
例句:
checking all my messages.
He donated his blood sample to prove
his success was legitimate.
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skeptic /ˈskɛptɪk/ He will require surgery on his left
n. 怀疑者 ; 怀疑论者 ; 无神论者 knee.

adj. 怀疑性的
例句:
throb /θrɑb/
He was unable to convince the skeptics
n. 跳动，悸动 ; 脉搏
in the audience.
vi. 抽痛 ; （心脏、脉搏等）跳动
例句:
slump /slʌmp/ At 11 minutes I started feeling
vi. 大幅度下降，暴跌 ; 沉重或突然地落下[倒下] throbbing sensations in my legs, and

n. （物价等的）暴跌 ; <美>（个人、球队等的）低 my lips started to feel really
潮状态 ; （销售量、价格、价值等的）骤降 ; （精 strange.
神等的）消沉，萎靡
例句:
tingle /ˈtɪŋɡəl/
This is the worst slump in property
vi. 感到刺痛 ; 引起刺痛 ; （耳朵等）鸣响
prices since the 1990s.
vt. 使…感到刺痛
n. 刺痛 ; 激动 ; 鸣响
sob /sɑb/ 例句:
vi. 呜咽 ; 发呜咽声 Purging can cause lightheadedness and

vt. 哭诉，呜咽着说 ; 哭得使… tingling of the body.
n. 啜泣（声），呜咽（声）
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up the ante /ʌp ði ˈænti/
He is sobbing because he is passionate
提价，增加赌注，提更多的要求
about his work.
例句:
I told her that I wanted to up the ante

strap /stræp/
and hold my breath longer than any
v. 用带捆扎 ; 用皮带抽打 ; 拼命工作 human being ever had.
n. 带子 ; 皮带 ; 磨刀皮带 ; 鞭打
例句:
upright /ˈʌpˌraɪt/
Holding his feet in the loose straps
adj. 直立的 ; 垂直的 ; 正直的 ; 诚实的
made him extremely nervous.
adv. 垂直[竖立]地
n. （支撑用的）直柱，立放构件
surgery /ˈsɜrdʒəri/ 例句:
n. 外科学，外科手术 ; 手术室 ; 诊所 ; 诊断时间 They wanted me to be upright so they

could see my face.
例句:
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validate /ˈvælɪˌdet/ weird /wɪrd/
vt. 使合法化，使有法律效力 ; 使生效 ; 批准，确 adj. 怪诞的，超自然的 ; 奇怪的，奇异的 ; <古>命

认 ; 证实运的，宿命的 ; 不可思议的
n. 命运，宿命 ; 厄运 ; <古>命运女神
例句:
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He felt validated because his
accomplishment was valuable to I thought that something weird had
scientific studies. happened that I had died or something
bad had happened.
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be brimming with sth
例句:
abrasion /əˈbreʒən/ The team is brimming with innovation

and scientific discovery.
n. 磨损 ; 擦伤处 ; <喻>摩擦 ; <地质>磨蚀（作用）
例句:
It's causing abrasions on the inside of

blurt out /blɚt aʊt/
the mouth. 因为高兴或紧张而不假思索地脱口而出 ; 直言不讳
例句:
armor /ˈɑrmɚ/ He blurt out the secret.
cardinal /ˈkɑrdɪnl/
n. 基数 ; 红衣主教 ; 大红色，深红色 ; 女式斗篷

adj. 基本的，最重要的 ; 大红色的，深红色的
例句:
A cardinal rule is a rule of great

n. 装甲 ; 盔甲 ; 保障 ; 装甲部队 importance.
vt. 为…穿盔甲（或加置装甲） ; 为…提供防御
例句:
celestial /səˈlestʃl/
He's outfitted head to toe in this
adj. 天的，天空的
glittering bronze armor.
n. 天人，神仙 ; （指封建时代的）中国人，天朝之
人
awe /ɔ/ 例句:
n. 敬畏 ; 惊惧 ; 惊叹 Astronomers study celestial bodies.

vt. 使敬畏 ; 使惊惧 ; 使惊奇
例句:
clench /klɛntʃ/
He speaks of her with awe.
vt. 紧握，抓紧 ; 钉牢 ; [航海] 系紧：用绳结捆绑
n. 抓紧，咬紧 ; 抓紧用具
azure /ˈæʒɚ/ 例句:
adj.& n. 蔚蓝（的），天蓝色（的） She clenches her fist to emphasize her

determination.
例句:
The once azure skies of the city have

been ruined by pollution. concrete /ˈkɑŋkrit/
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A desalinization plant produces fresh

water from sea water.
determination /dɪˌtɜrmɪˈneɪʃn/
n. 决心 ; 决定，确定 ; [物]测定，计算
例句:
adj. 具体的，有形的，实在的，实际的 ; 固结成 He fought the illness with courage and
的，混凝土制的 ; 图案诗歌的 determination.
n. 混凝土 ; 具体物 ; （图案式）有形诗 ; 〔建〕钢
筋混凝土
vt. 使凝固 ; 用混凝土修筑 ; 萃取
discipline /ˈdɪsəplɪn/
vi. 凝固 ; 固结 ; 变坚固 ; 使用混凝土
vt. 训练 ; 使有纪律 ; 处罚 ; 使有条理
例句:
n. 训练 ; 纪律 ; 学科 ; 符合行为准则的行为（或举
It is easier to think in concrete terms 止）
rather than in the abstract.
例句:
He and his family slept on the
concrete slab. Her determination and discipline were
admirable.
courageous /kəˈredʒəs/
ego /ˈigoʊ/
adj. 勇敢的，无畏的 ; 有胆量的 ; 英勇的 ; 勐
n. 自我 ; 自负 ; 自尊心 ; 自我意识
例句:
例句:
I hope people will be courageous enough
to speak out against this injustice. When I turned 60, it wasn't so much
about the athletic accomplishment, it
wasn't the ego of "I want to be the
denigrate /ˈdɛnɪˌɡret/ first".
vt. 诋毁，诽谤 ; 玷污 ; 涂黑 ; 毁誉
例句: endeavor /ɪn'devə/
I didn't intend to denigrate her vt.& vi. 尝试，试图 ; 尽力，竭力

achievements. n. 努力，尽力
例句:
desalinization /dɪˌsæləˌnaɪ'zeɪʃ The swim looks like the most solitary

ən/ endeavor in the world, but in the most
important ways, it's a team effort.
n. <美>减少盐分，脱盐作用
例句:
endurance /ɪnˈdʊrəns/
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n. 耐久（力），持久（力） ; 忍耐，忍耐力 goggles /ˈgɑglz/

例句:
He showed remarkable endurance

throughout his illness.
epic /ˈɛpɪk/
n. 叙事诗 ; 史诗 ; 史诗般的作品
adj. 史诗般的，叙事诗的 ; 宏大的，壮丽的，英雄 n. 护目镜 ; 护目镜，防风镜，防水镜( goggle的名
的 ; 壮丽的词复数 )
v. 睁大眼睛瞪视，（惊讶的）转动眼珠( goggle的
例句:
第三人称单数 )
Every day of our lives is epic.
例句:
The epic journey is going to be over.
I wear goggles when I am swimming.
expedition /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən/
n. 考察，远航 ; 考察队，远征军 ; （短途的）旅行 ;

hallucinatory /həˈlusənətɔri/
迅速（办理） adj. 幻觉的，引起幻觉的
例句: 例句:
The team plans to go on an expedition The drug has been found to cause
to the North Pole. hallucinatory side effects.
foundation /faʊnˈdeʃən/ handler /ˈhændlɚ/
n. 地基 ; 基础 ; 基金（会） ; 粉底 n. 处理者，管理者 ; （动物）驯化者 ; [自]（信息）

处理机 ; 拳击教练
例句:
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Reaching for the impossible builds a
foundation of character and spirit. She is the head handler of our team's
expedition.
god forbid
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hang by a thread /hæŋ baɪ e
θrɛd/
例句:
千钧一发，岌岌可危 ; 奄奄待毙 ; 缕息仅存
When someone says "God forbid", they
例句:
hope that a certain outcome doesn't
happen. After the loss, the team's chances of
getting into the championships are
hanging by a thread.
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navigation /ˌnævɪˈɡeʃən/
hypothermia /ˌhaɪpəˈθɜrmiə/ n. 航行（学） ; 航海（术） ; 海上交通
n. 低体温例句:
例句: Many animals use the Earth's magnetic

field for navigation.
Elderly people may die of hypothermia
if they cannot afford to heat their
homes.
neurologist /nʊˈrɑlədʒɪst/
n. <医>神经病学家
machination /ˌmækəˈneʃən,
例句:
ˌmæʃ-/
A neurologist deals with the system of
n. 阴谋，诡计
nerves in people's bodies.
例句:
I don't want to get involved in all his

machinations.
oration /ɔˈreʃən, oˈre-/
n. （正式仪式中的）演说，演讲
majesty /ˈmædʒɪsti/
例句:
He made an oration at the opening

n. 主权，统治权 ; 陛下，王权 ; 庄严，雄伟 ; 光轮
ceremony.
中的耶稣（圣母、上帝）圣像
例句:
It's awe-inspiring to feel the majesty

parameter /pəˈræmɪtɚ/
of this blue planet we live on. n. [数]参数 ; <物><数>参量 ; 限制因素 ; 决定因素
例句:
mantra /ˈmæntrə/ We had to work within the parameters

that had already been established.
n. 颂歌，圣歌 ; 咒语
例句:
This year, the mantra is "find a way".

perseverance /ˌpɜrsəˈvɪrəns/
n. 毅力 ; 韧性 ; 不屈不挠的精神
metaphor /ˈmɛtəˌfɔr, -fɚ/

例句:
She attributes her success to her

n. 隐喻，暗喻 ; 象征
perseverance and teamwork.
例句:
"A one-way street" is a metaphor for

life only moving forward.
piss off /pɪs ɔf/
滚开，使厌烦，使生气
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例句: quote /kwoʊt/

If she can't talk when she gets to the vt.& vi. 引述，引用
shore, she's gonna be pissed off. vt. 报价 ; 引述
vi. 引用
n. 引用 ; 报价 ; 引号
pitch black 例句:
星际传奇 ; [电影]漆黑一片
His quote encourages people to live
例句: their lives boldly.
We go in the pitch black of the night. She quotes Philip Roth to highlight
the difficulty in understanding other
people's thoughts and emotions.
playlist /ˈpleɪlɪst/
n. 播放列表
reach for the stars
vt. 将（唱片）排入节目播放表
有崇高的目标，雄心勃勃
例句:
例句:
I have a playlist of about 85 songs.
My parents taught me to reach for the
stars when I was growing up.
prime /praɪm/
adj. 最好的 ; 首要的 ; 最初的 ; 基本的

n. 精华 ; 初期 ; 全盛时期 ; 青年
rehearse /rɪˈhɜrs/
vt. 使准备好 ; 填装 ; 事先指导 vt.& vi. 排练，排演 ; 公开练习

adv. 极好地 vt. 详述 ; 在排演中指挥 ; 经训练使熟练掌握 ; 复
vi. （为枪炮）装火药 ; 涂底漆 ; 修剪树枝 ; 注水入述，背诵
泵引起
例句:
例句: We were given only two weeks to
There's no doubt in my mind that I am rehearse.
at the prime of my life today.
The care of the environment is of
prime importance. rejuvenate /rɪˈdʒuvəˌnet/
vt. 使变得年轻，使恢复活力
vi. 复原，变年轻
puff up /pʌf ʌp/
例句:
v. 肿胀
She was rejuvenated by Bonnie's words.
例句:
Her cheeks puffed up.

see sb through
帮助（某人）渡过…
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例句: n. 螫伤处 ; （某些昆虫的）毒刺 ; （身体或心灵

的）剧痛 ; （警察为抓捕罪犯而设的）圈套
Her courage and good humour saw her
through. 例句:
I was stung on the arm by a wasp.
sheer /ʃɪr/
v. （使）偏航，（使）转向 summon one's will

adv. 完全地，全然 ; 垂直地，陡峭地
例句:
n. 舷弧 ; 单锚系泊的船位 ; 偏离的方向 ; 船体型线
adj. 完全的，全然的 ; 极薄的 ; 几乎垂直地，陡峭 She summons my will for success.
的 ; 绝对的
例句:
surreal /səˈriəl/
The area is under threat from the sheer
adj. 超现实的，离奇的
number of tourists using it.
例句:
The play was a surreal mix of fact and

slap /slæp/ fantasy.
n. 掌掴 ; 掌掴声 ; 侮辱
vt. 猛打 ; 用力放置 ; 尖刻批评、侮辱
vi. 拍击 tentacle /ˈtɛntəkəl/
adv. 直接地 ; 猛然地
n. （动）触手 ; 触角 ; 触须
例句:
例句:
They located her by listening for the
A squid uses its tentacles to move.
slapping of her arms.
the Oval Office

stagger /ˈstæɡɚ/
例句:
vi. 蹒跚 ; 犹豫 ; 动摇
vt. 使蹒跚，使摇摆 ; 使犹豫 ; 错开时间 ; 使吃惊 I've been in President Obama's Oval
n. 摇晃 ; 一种不稳定形式，部署或者秩序 ; 摇摆不 Office.

定
例句:
the prime of one's life
He staggered towards the door.
壮年
例句:
sting /stɪŋ/ There's no doubt in my mind that I am
vt. 叮，螫 ; 刺痛 ; 精神上刺痛 ; 刺激 at the prime of my life today.
vi. 感到剧痛 ; 刺，叮
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timid /ˈtɪmɪd/ n. （某些蛇、蝎子等分泌的）毒液 ; 恶意 ; <古>毒

物
adj. 胆小的 ; 羞怯的 ; 怕人 ; 羞手羞脚
v. 放毒
例句:
例句:
He stopped in the doorway, too timid to
The box jellyfish, the deadliest venom
go in.
in all of the ocean, is in these
waters.
tracheotomy /ˌtreɪkiˈɑtəmi/
n. 气管切开术 whirl /wɜrl/
例句: vi. 旋转，回旋 ; 急走，飞奔 ; 头晕眼花

vt. 使旋转，使回旋 ; 卷走 ; 飞快地带走 ; 眼花，眩
She needs a tracheotomy to be able to
晕
breath again.
n. 旋转，回旋 ; 昏乱 ; [动，植]轮，环 ; 一连串的事
例句:
tracker /'trækər/ She whirled around to face him.
n. 追踪者，追踪系统，纤夫
例句:
wilderness /ˈwɪldərnəs/
Electronic trackers show how far the
n. 荒野 ; （草木丛生的）荒地 ; 不再当政（或掌
animals go in search of food.
权） ; 令人困惑的东西
例句:
turmoil /ˈtɜrmɔɪl/ I believe that I'm going to make it
n. 混乱 ; 焦虑 all the way across that vast,

dangerous wilderness of an ocean.
例句:
If something is in turmoil, it is in a
state of great disorder. worthwhile /ˌwɜrθˈwaɪl/
adj. 值得做的 ; 值得花时间的 ; 有价值的 ; 合算
unwavering /ʌnˈweɪvərɪŋ/ 例句:
adj. 不动摇的，坚定的 The journey itself was worthwhile

taking.
例句:
No matter what he does, she always Part 2

offers her unwavering support to him.
adventurous /ædˈvɛntʃərəs/
venom /ˈvɛnəm/ adj. 爱冒险的 ; 大胆的 ; 危险的
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例句: I had received the shaman's blessing to

study the river.
By delivering this speech, Ruzo wants
to encourage people to be curious and
adventurous.
blot out sth
例句:
alternate /ˈɔltərnət/
Clouds blotted out the sun.
adj. 轮流的 ; 交替的 ; 间隔的 ; 代替的
vi. 交替 ; 轮流
vt. 使交替 ; 使轮流 blurry /ˈbləɪ/
n. 〈美〉（委员）代理人 ; 候补者 ; 替换物
adj. 模糊的 ; 污脏的，污斑的
例句:
例句:
The results indicate that the water
Low resolution images are blurry.
alternates between high and low
temperatures.
civilization /ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃn/
apparently n. 文明，文化 ; 开化，教化 ; 修养 ; 文明社会
adv. 据…所知 ; 看来 ; 显然例句:
例句: We're in an advanced civilization.

I thought she had retired, but
conquer?
apparently she hasn't.
When Saunders returned to civilization
he ate a lot of food.
bizarre /bɪˈzɑr/
adj. 离奇的 ; 奇特的（指态度，容貌，款式等） ; conquistador /kɑnˈkwɪstədɔ(r)/

奇怪的 ; 奇幻
n. 西班牙征服者，征服者
例句:
例句:
I found the whole situation very
Pizarro and his conquistadors had grown
bizarre.
rich.
blessing /ˈblɛsɪŋ/
constrain /kənˈstren/
n. （上帝的）祝福 ; 好事 ; 福分 ; 因祸得福
vt. 强迫 ; 强使 ; 限制 ; 约束
v. 祝圣( bless的现在分词) ; 称颂上帝 ; 求神赐福
于 ; （表示惊奇）例句:
例句: There's still more research to be done

to better constrain the problem and
better understand the system.
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dot /dɑt/
crack /kræk/ n. 点，小圆点

vt. 打点于 ; 散布于 ; 点缀 ; 以小圆点标出
vt. 破裂，打开 ; （使…）开裂 ; 说（笑话） ; 开瓶
vi. 断裂，折断 ; 碎裂声，爆裂声 ; 镜子破裂了 ; 失例句:
去控制，衰退 Back in the early 20th century, the
n. 裂缝 ; 试图 ; 缝隙 ; （可听到响声的）重击 pursuit of powered man flight was like
adj. 训练有素的 ; 技艺高超的 ; 优秀的 ; 一流的 the dot com of the day.
例句: As you can see from the red dots here,
which are volcanoes, we don't have
The earth has hot water running through
volcanoes in the Amazon, nor in most
its cracks and faults.
of Peru.
curve /kɜrv/
exhilarating /ɪɡˈzɪləˌretɪŋ/
n. 弧线，曲线 ; 曲线状物 ; 弯曲物 ; [棒]曲线板
adj. 使人高兴的，令人兴奋的 ; 振奋的
vt. 使弯曲 ; 使成曲线 ; 使成弧形
v. 使高兴，使兴奋( exhilarate的现在分词)
vi. 弯曲 ; 弯成曲线，弯成弧形 ; 沿曲线行进
adj. 弯曲的 ; 曲线形的例句:
例句: The fieldwork is exhilarating,

demanding and at times dangerous.
There is a curve in the river.
decay /dɪˈke/
exploit /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
vt. 开采 ; 开拓 ; 利用（…为自己谋利） ; 剥削
vt.& vi. （使）腐烂，腐朽
n. 功绩 ; 功劳 ; 勋绩
vi. 衰败，衰退，衰落
n. 腐败、衰退的状态例句:
例句: Each migration involved learning

learning new ways of exploiting the
The landlord had let the building fall
environment, and new ways of dealing
into decay.
with their surroundings.
differential /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/
extension /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/
adj. 差别的 ; 特意的 ; [数]微分的 ; [机，物]差动的
n. [数]微分 ; 差别 ; 工资级差 ; [机]差动器 n. 伸展，扩大 ; 延长，延期 ; [医]牵引 ; 电话分机
例句: 例句:
The temperature differential caused a The shaman seemed like an extension of
whiteout. the river and his jungle.
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fieldwork /ˈfildwɜrk/ adj. 地热的，地温的，地热（或地温）产生的
n. 野战工事 ; 野外工作 ; 实地调查 ; 现场工作例句:
例句: Geothermal energy is produced by the

heat inside the Earth.
We mapped the temperatures along the
river, and this was by far the most
demanding part of the fieldwork. glory /ˈɡlɔri, ˈɡlori/
n. 光荣，荣誉 ; 壮观，壮丽 ; （对上帝的）赞颂 ;

footage /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/ 非常美的事物
vi. 得意，自豪 ; 骄傲
n. 以英尺表示的长度或距离 ; （电影或电视的）片
段的数量或长度 ; 连续镜头 ; 进尺例句:
例句: Tales of their conquest and glory had

reached Spain.
People see live footage of the war at
home on their televisions.
gradient /ˈɡrediənt/
genetically /dʒə'netɪklɪ/ n. [物]梯度，陡度 ; （温度、气压等）变化率，梯度

变化曲线 ; <英>（道路的）倾斜度，坡度
adv. 创始 ; 遗传学 ; 生殖 ; 基因 adj. 倾斜的 ; [动]步行的，能步行的
例句: 例句:
Hair color is genetically determined. The water in the river is heated by the
geothermal gradient.
geologic
adj. 地质（学）的，地质（学）上的 hover /ˈhʌvər/
例句: vi. 盘旋 ; 徘徊 ; 犹豫
n. 徘徊 ; 盘旋
Geologic science is the study of rocks
and soil of which the earth is made. 例句:
A hawk hovered over the hill.
geophysical /ˌdʒioʊ'fɪzɪkl/
adj. 地球物理学的 imagery /ˈɪmɪdʒri/
例句: n. 比喻，形象化的描述 ; 意象 ; 〈集合词〉像，肖

像，画像，雕像 ; 塑像术
Geophysical studies focus on the
physical characteristics of the Earth. 例句:
When he first started his research, the

satellite imagery was too low-
geothermal /ˌdʒioʊˈθɜrml/ resolution to be meaningful.
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indigenous /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/ manifestation /ˌmænəfɛˈsteʃən/
adj. 土生土长的 ; 生来的，固有的 ; 本地的 ; 根生土 n. 表示，显示 ; 示威

长
例句:
例句:
You need a powerful heat source to
An indigenous language is a language produce such a large geothermal
spoken by the native people. manifestation.
jump into a marinate /'mærɪneɪt/

conversation vt. 把…浸泡于腌泡汁中
例句: vi. 浸泡在卤汁中
We were talking and he jumped into our 例句:

conversation. You should marinate the meat before
cooking it.
legend /ˈlɛdʒənd/
n. 传说 ; 传奇人物 ; 铭文 ; 图例 mining /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
例句: n. 采矿（业）
v. 在…中开采，开采(mine的现在分词) ; 在…中[下]
As a boy in Lima, my grandfather told
布雷 ; 以地雷[水雷]炸毁
me a legend of the Spanish conquest of
Peru. 例句:
I asked colleagues from universities,

the government, oil, gas and mining
logger /ˈlɔgə(r)/ companies.
n. <美>樵夫 ; 伐木工 ; 记录器
例句: motherly /ˈmʌðərli/

To the illegal loggers and cattle
adj. 慈母般的
farmers, it's just another resource to
exploit. 例句:
She was a kind, motherly woman.
magmatic /'mægmətɪk/
岩浆的
overwhelming /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
例句: adj. 势不可挡的，压倒一切的，巨大的 ; 压倒一切

的欢乐
It's not magmatic or volcanic in
origin. 例句:
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There was overwhelming support for our

Low resolution images are blurry.
policies.
patch /pætʃ/
sacred /ˈsekrɪd/
adj. 宗教的 ; 神圣的 ; 受崇敬的，值得崇敬的 ; 有宗

n. 补丁，补片 ; 眼罩 ; 斑点 ; 小块
教性质的
vt. 修补，拼凑 ; 暂时遮掩一下 ; 修理，平息（吵架
等） ; 用美人斑装饰（脸）例句:
vi. 打补丁 We are the ones who draw that line
例句: between the sacred and the trivial.
We sat in a patch of shade under a

tree.
seep /sip/
vi. （液体）渗 ; 渗透 ; 渗出 ; 漏出
phenomenon /fəˈnɑmɪnən/ n. 水陆两用吉普车 ; 小水坑
n. 现象，事件 ; 奇迹 ; 非凡的人例句:
例句: Water seeped from a crack in the pipe.
To me, as a geoscientist, it's a unique

geothermal phenomenon.
sequence /ˈsikwəns, -ˌkwɛns/
n. [数]数列，序列 ; 顺序 ; 连续 ; 片断插曲
publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeʃən/ vt. 使按顺序排列，安排顺序 ; [生化]确定…的顺
序，确定…的化学结构序列
n. 出版 ; 出版物 ; 公布 ; 发表
例句:
例句:
The human genome has now been
His first novel will be ready for
sequenced.
publication next month.
relief /rɪˈlif/
serpent /ˈsɜrpənt/
n. 蛇 ; 狡猾的人
n. 宽慰，安心 ; 免除，减轻 ; 救援物资 ; 代班人
例句:
例句:
Yacumama is a giant serpent spirit who
News of their safety came as a great
births hot and cold water.
relief.
resolution /ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/
shaman /ˈʃɑmən, ˈʃe-/
n. 萨满教的道士（僧人、巫师）
n. 决心 ; 解决 ; 坚决 ; 分辨率
例句:
例句:
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The jungle is protected by a powerful n. 传说，传言 ; （尤指充满惊险的）故事 ; 坏话，

shaman. 谣言 ; 〈古〉计算，总计
例句:
significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ Tales of their conquest and glory had

reached Spain.
n. 意义 ; 意思 ; 重要性
例句:
My goal is to ensure that whoever

thermal /ˈθɜrml/
controls this land understands the adj. 热的，保热的 ; 温热的

boiling river's uniqueness and n. 上升的暖气流
significance.
例句:
The river flows wider than a two-lane

skepticism /ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm/ road along most of its path and there
are thermal pools larger than the TED
n. 怀疑态度，怀疑论 ; 多疑癖
stage.
例句:
Despite his skepticism, he was still

hoping to see the boiling river.
unanimous /jʊˈnænəməs/
adj. 全体一致的 ; 一致同意的，无异议的
例句:
smash /smæʃ/
A unanimous opinion is agreed upon by
vt. 打碎 ; 撞击 ; 猛扣（球等）
everyone.
vi. 被击碎 ; 扣球，抽杀
例句:
Several windows have been smashed.

uniqueness /jʊ'niknəs/
n. 唯一性，单值性，独特性
stationary /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
例句:
My goal is to ensure that whoever

adj. 不动的，固定的 ; 静止的，不变的 ; 常备军的 ;
controls this land understands the
定居的
boiling river's uniqueness and
n. 不动的人 ; 驻军 ; 固定物
significance.
例句:
The car collided with a stationary

vehicle.
upriver /ˈʌpˈrɪvɚ/
adj. 上游的，向水源的
adv. 在上游，向上游，从上游
tale /tel/
例句:
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The nearest town is about ten miles n. 乳白天空（极地的一种大气光象），因暴露于恶

upriver. 劣环境而引起的临时性失明
例句:
vengeance /ˈvɛndʒəns/ The temperature differential caused a

whiteout.
n. 报仇，复仇 ; 报复
例句: Part 3
He swore vengeance on his child's
killer.
accountability /əˌkaʊntə'bɪlətɪ/
n. 有责任，有义务，可说明性 ; 会计责任 ; 可计量

void /vɔɪd/ 性 ; 责任制
adj. 空的，空虚的，没人住的 ; （职位）空缺着的 ; 例句:

无效的 We need to make sure we have
n. 太空，宇宙空间 ; 空位，空隙 ; 空虚感，寂寞的 algorithmic accountability, auditing
心情 and meaningful transparency.
vt. 使无效 ; 宣布…作废 ; 取消 ; 排泄
例句:
The ship moved silently through the

amplify /ˈæmpləˌfaɪ/
black void. vt. 放大，扩大 ; 增强 ; 详述

vi. 详述 ; 引申 ; 发挥
例句:
volcanism /'vɒlkənɪzəm/
If you amplify something, you increase
n. 火山活动，火山现象 its effect or intensity.
例句:
The data is showing that the boiling

river exists independent of volcanism.
anchor /ˈæŋkɚ/
n. 锚 ; 锚状物 ; 靠山 ; 压阵队员
vt. 抛锚，抛锚泊船 ; 使固定，使稳固 ; 使稳定 ;
warrior /ˈwɔriə(r)/ 在…任节目主持人
vi. 抛锚，停泊 ; 固定 ; [体]任主要运动员 ; 主持节目
n. 武士，勇士 ; 军人 ; 鼓吹战争的人
adj. 最后一棒的，末捧的
例句:
例句:
As a warrior, he is brave and fearless
We have no such anchors and benchmarks
in the battle.
for decisions in messy human affairs.
Her novels are anchored in everyday
whiteout /'waɪtˌaʊt/
experience.
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audit /ˈɔdɪt/ adj. 斜纹的 ; 斜的，倾斜的 ; 斜裁的

adv. 偏斜地，倾斜地 ; 对角地
n. 审计，查账
vt. 审计，查账 ; 旁听例句:
vi. 审计 Her personal experience shows how human
例句: bias can be a problem in the

workplace.
We need to audit our black boxes and
not have them have this kind of
unchecked power.
biased /ˈbaɪəst/
adj. 有偏见的 ; 有偏的 ; 结果偏倚的

autonomous /ɔˈtɑnəməs/ v. 使存偏见(bias的过去式和过去分词)
adj. 自治的 ; 有自主权的 ; [生，植]自发的例句:
例句: To be biased against something means to

be prejudiced against it.
I don't even want to think what "error"
means in the context of lethal
autonomous weapons. breakdown /ˈbrekˌdaʊn/
n. 崩溃，倒塌 ; 损坏，故障 ; 分解 ; 垮，衰竭

basis /ˈbesɪs/ 例句:
n. 基础 ; 主要成分 ; 基准，基本原则 The breakdown of the negotiations was
例句: not unexpected.
To make an inference means to reach an

opinion on the basis of information computation /ˌkɑmpjuˈteɪʃn/
that is available.
n. 计算，估计
例句:
benchmark /ˈbentʃmɑrk/
We're now using computation to make all
n. 基准，参照 ; 标准检查程序 ; 水准标 sorts of decisions, but also new kinds
vt. 检测（用基准问题测试） of decisions.
例句:
There, we have agreed-upon, fairly

computational /ˌkɑmpjuˈteɪʃənl/
clear benchmarks, and we have laws of
nature to guide us. adj. 计算的
例句:
bias /ˈbaɪəs/
Nowadays, there are computational
systems that can suss out emotional
n. 偏见 ; 偏爱，爱好 ; 倾向 ; 斜纹 states and even lying from processing
vt. 使倾向于 ; 使有偏见 ; 影响 ; 加偏压于 human faces.
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vt. 破译（密码） ; 辨认（潦草字迹） ; 解读 ; 解释

（古代文学）
confess /kənˈfɛs/ n. 密电译文
v. 供认 ; 坦白 ; 承认 ; 悔过例句:
例句: They can decipher handwriting.
After hours of questioning, the suspect

confessed.
disclose /dɪsˈkloʊz/
vt. 公开 ; 揭露 ; 使显露 ; 使暴露

contestant /kənˈtɛstənt,
例句:
ˈkɑnˌtɛstənt/
The spokesman refused to disclose
n. 竞争者，竞赛者 ; 争论者 ; （对选举结果）有异
details of the takeover to the press.
议者
例句:
Watson, IBM's machine-intelligence dismal /ˈdɪzməl/

system wiped the floor with human adj. 阴沉的，惨淡的，凄凉的 ; 忧郁的
contestants on Jeopardy. n. 低落的情绪 ; <美>沼泽
例句:
conviction /kənˈvɪkʃən/ If something is dismal, it is not

successful or of very low quality.
n. 定罪 ; 说服 ; 确信 ; 信念
例句:
He had two prior armed robbery

dump /dʌmp/
convictions. vt. 倾倒 ; 丢下，卸下 ; 摆脱，扔弃 ; 倾销
vi. 突然跌倒或落下 ; 卸货 ; 转嫁（责任等）
n. 垃圾场 ; 仓库 ; 无秩序地累积
crumb /krʌm/
例句:
n. 碎屑（尤指面包屑或糕饼屑） ; 面包心 ; 些许，
Too much toxic waste is being dumped at
少许 ; <俚>可鄙的人物
sea.
v. 捏碎，弄碎 ; [烹]裹上面包屑用油煎
例句:
Currently, computational systems can

fraud /frɔd/
infer all sorts of things about you n. 欺诈 ; 骗子 ; 伪劣品 ; 冒牌货
from your digital crumbs.
例句:
They can detect credit card fraud and

decipher /dɪˈsaɪfɚ/ block spam and they can translate
between languages.
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higher-up /ˌhaɪɚˈʌp/ She hopes it will be used for early

intervention.
n. 上级，大人物，上司
例句:
Her manager didn't want the higher-ups

juvenile /ˈdʒuvənl/
to judge her based on her age and adj. 少年的 ; 幼稚的，年少无知的 ; 幼稚的
gender. n. 青少年 ; 扮演少年角色的演员 ; 少年读物 ; 羽毛
未丰的鸟，雏鸟
例句:
imprint /ɪmˈprɪnt/
She had a couple of juvenile
n. 盖印 ; 痕迹 ; 特征 ; 版权标记 misdemeanors.
v. 盖（印） ; 刻上（记号） ; 使铭记
例句:
Systems are often trained on data with

lethal /ˈliθəl/
human imprints. adj. 致命的，致死的 ; 能致命的 ; 破坏性的 ; 有害的

n. 致死因子
例句:
intensity /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/
She is worried because algorithm errors
n. 强烈 ; （感情的）强烈程度 ; 强度 ; 烈度 in the use of lethal weapons might
例句: cause heavy casualties.
If you amplify something, you increase

its effect or intensity.
lousy /ˈlaʊzi/
adj. 讨厌的 ; 污秽的 ; 多虱的 ; 不清洁的

internal /ɪnˈtɜrnl/
例句:
adj. 国内的 ; 内部的 ; 体内的 ; 内心的 I've had a lousy day.
prep. （机构）内部的
n. 内脏，内部器官 ; 本质，本性
例句: make an inference /mek ən

ˈɪnfərəns/
Machine learning is compared to a black
box because people cannot see the 由…而推断出
internal workings.
例句:
To make an inference means to reach an
intervention /ˌɪntə'venʃn/ opinion on the basis of information

that is available.
n. 介入，干涉，干预 ; 调解，排解
例句:
messy /ˈmɛsi/
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adj. 凌乱的，散乱的 ; 肮脏的，污秽的 ; 复杂的， We need to accept that bringing math

麻烦的，难以应付的 and computation to messy, value-laden
human affairs does not bring
例句:
objectivity.
We have no such anchors and benchmarks
for decisions in messy human affairs.
onset /ˈɑnset/
misdemeanor /ˌmɪsdɪ'minə/ n. 攻击，袭击 ; 开始，动手 ; [医]发病
例句:
n. 不法行为 ; （相对于重罪的）轻罪，小罪
To be at the onset of something means
例句:
to be at the beginning of it,
She had a couple of juvenile especially something unpleasant.
misdemeanors.
optimize /ˈɑptɪmaɪz/
monetary /ˈmʌnɪteri/
vt. 使最优化，使尽可能有效
adj. 货币的，金钱的 ; 钱的（尤指一国的金融） ;
例句:
金融的 ; 财政的，财政（上）的
Facebook optimizes for engagement on
例句:
the site: likes, shares, comments.
Such a system may even be less biased
than human managers in some ways. And
it could make monetary sense. outsource /ˈaʊtsɔrs/
vt. 外购（指从外国供应商等处获得货物或服务）；
murky /ˈmɜrki/ 外包（工程）
例句:
adj. 阴暗的，昏暗的 ; 朦胧的，含糊的，暧昧的 ;
（指水）脏的，（雾等）浓的 ; （陷入）心中无数 We outsource all our computing work.
的困境（或险境）
adv. 阴暗地，混浊地，可疑地
n. 阴暗 ; 昏暗 ; 混浊 ; 可疑 painstaking /ˈpenzˌtekɪŋ/
例句: adj. （不辞）劳苦的，辛苦的 ; 煞费苦心的 ; 苦干
If something is murky, it's not clearly 的，辛勤的 ; 小心的
understood. n. 苦干，刻苦 ; 勤勉 ; 辛苦 ; 煞费苦心
例句:
objectivity /ˌɑbdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/
Traditional programming requires
detailed and painstaking instructions.
n. 客观性，客观现实
例句:
parole /pəˈroʊl/
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n. 假释，假释期 ; [军]（俘虏的）释放宣言 ; [军]口 Probabilistic methods or arguments are

令，暗号 based on what is likely to happen or
vt. 假释 ; 使假释出狱 ; 允许宣誓后释放 to be true.
例句:
Algorithms are increasingly used in protest /ˈproʊtest/

parole and sentencing decisions.
n. 抗议 ; 反对 ; 申明
例句:
porch /pɔrtʃ/
The news of the protests was all over
n. 门廊 ; 游廊，走廊 my algorithmically unfiltered Twitter
feed, but nowhere on my Facebook.
例句:
They spotted an unlocked kid's bike and

a scooter on a porch and foolishly puzzled /ˈpʌzəld/
jumped on it.
adj. 困惑的，糊涂的，茫然的
v. ( puzzle的过去式)使迷惑，使难解
postpartum /ˌpoʊst'pɑtəm/ n. 谜，难题
例句:
adj. 产后的
I'd be puzzled by the weird timing.
例句:
My friends developed such systems to

predict the likelihood of postpartum racially /ˈreʃəlɪ/
depression from social media data.
adv. 按人种地，人种上
例句:
prior /ˈpraɪɚ/
She compares the two cases in order to
adj. 优先的 ; 占先的 ; 在…之前 show how machine intelligence can be
n. 小修道院院长，大修道院的副院长 ; （隐修院） racially biased.
会长 ; [史]行政长官 ; 普赖尔
adv. 在前 ; 居先
例句:
resemble /rɪˈzɛmbəl/
He had two prior armed robbery vt. 与…相像，类似于
convictions. 例句:
These systems can also be wrong in ways
probabilistic /ˌprɑbəbɪˈlɪstɪk/
that don't resemble human systems.
adj. 盖然论的，或然说的
例句:
scrutiny /ˈskrutni/
n. 细看，细阅 ; 仔细的观察 ; 监督
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例句: They can detect credit card fraud and

block spam and they can translate
We need to cultivate algorithm
between languages.
suspicion, scrutiny and investigation.
shady /ˈʃedi/
stealthy /ˈstɛlθi/
adj. 悄悄的，鬼鬼祟祟的
adj. 背阴的 ; 隐蔽的 ; 名声不好的 ; 可疑的
例句:
例句:
I would creep in and with stealthy
Do you have to make sure that your
footsteps explore the second-floor.
black box isn't doing something shady?
shoplifting /ˈʃɑplɪftɪŋ/
stride /straɪd/
n. 大步，阔步 ; 步幅 ; 进展 ; 一跨（的宽度）
n. 商店行窃
vt.& vi. 大踏步走 ; 跨过
v. 在商店偷窃( shoplift的现在分词 )
vi. 跨
例句: vt. 跨坐在…
That man had been arrested for 例句:

shoplifting in Home Depot C 85
Recently, in the past decade, complex
dollars' worth of stuff, a similar
algorithms have made great strides.
petty crime.
smother /ˈsmʌðɚ/
subjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/
adj. 主观的 ; 个人的 ; 内省的

v. （使）窒息，（使）透不过气 ; 遮掩 ; 抑制
n. 窒息物 ; 浓烟，浓雾例句:
例句: For the first time in history,

computers are being used to solve
A very important but difficult
subjective problems.
conversation might have been
smothered, had Facebook been the only
channel.
subroutine /ˈsʌbruˌtin/
n. 子程序
spam /spæm/
例句:
n. 香火腿 ; （斯帕姆）午餐肉 ; 垃圾邮件 ; （非索
It'd be lousy not to get a job one is
要的）电邮广告
qualified for, but it would triple
vt. 向…发送垃圾函件
suck if it was because of stack
例句: overflow in some subroutine.
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sullen /ˈsʌlən/ I'd be puzzled by the weird timing.
adj. 愠怒的，不高兴的 ; （天气）阴沉的 ; 悲哀的 ;

行动缓慢的 transparent /trænsˈpærənt/
例句:
adj. 透明的 ; 清澈的 ; 易识破的 ; 显而易见的
A sullen note from an acquaintance? An
例句:
important but difficult news item?
To make things more complicated, our
software is getting more powerful, but
suspicion /səˈspɪʃən/ it's also getting less transparent and
more complex.
n. 怀疑 ; 嫌疑 ; 疑心 ; 〈口〉一点儿
vt. 怀疑
例句: tumor /'tjumə/
We need to cultivate algorithm n. 瘤

suspicion, scrutiny and investigation.
例句:
They can detect tumors in medical

suss /sʌs/ imaging.
n.&vt. （常与out连用）推测 ; 推断 ; 调查 ; 调查发

现
twist /twɪst/
例句:
vt. 扭成一束 ; 搓，捻 ; 绕，卷 ; 连结，交结
Nowadays, there are computational vi. 被搓揉 ; 蜿蜒，曲折 ; 扭曲身体，扭动 ; 旋转，
systems that can suss out emotional 转动
states and even lying from processing n. 揉搓之物 ; 丝线 ; 烟草卷 ; 旋转
human faces.
例句:
The story has taken another twist.

sway /swe/
vi. 摇摆 ; 歪，倾斜 ; 改变 unbeknownst /ˌʌnbɪ'noʊnst/

vt. 使前后或来回摇摆 ; 使倾斜 ; [航海]升起桅杆
n. 摇摆 ; 支配，统治 adj. <方>未知的，不为人知的
例句: 例句:
Did the bridge sway and fall? Look, what if, unbeknownst to you, your
system is weeding out people with high
future likelihood of depression?
timing /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/
n. 时机掌握 ; 配光 ; 记时 ; 定时
value-laden /ˈvælju ˈledn/
例句:
价值负载
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例句: or two but aren't pregnant now?
If something you say is value-laden, it

is influenced by your personal values.
wipe /waɪp/
vt. 擦，拭 ; 擦去，消除 ; 涂上 ; 刷卡

weed sb out n. 擦，拭 ; 抹布，毛巾 ; 用力打
vi. 擦，抹 ; 打，揍
清除，剔去，淘汰
例句:
例句:
To wipe the floor with other people is
What if it's weeding out women more
to defeat them easily.
likely to be pregnant in the next year
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adj. 殖民地的 ; 殖民地化的 ; [生]群体的，集群的 ;

Part 1 英领殖民地时期的
n. 殖民地居民 ; 殖民时代建筑
affirm /əˈfɜrm/ 例句:
vt.& vi. 断言，肯定 ; 证实，确实 ; [法]不经宣誓而庄 Tunisia achieved independence from

严宣布 ; 承认 French colonial rule in 1956.
例句:
The decision was affirmed by the Court concrete /ˈkɑŋkrit/

of Appeal.
assembly /əˈsɛmbli/
n. 立法机构 ; 议会 ; 集会 ; 装配
例句:
We made sure that these festivals

coincided with the UN General Assembly adj. 具体的，有形的，实在的，实际的 ; 固结成
meeting. 的，混凝土制的 ; 图案诗歌的
n. 混凝土 ; 具体物 ; （图案式）有形诗 ; 〔建〕钢
筋混凝土
campaign /kæmˈpen/ vt. 使凝固 ; 用混凝土修筑 ; 萃取
vi. 凝固 ; 固结 ; 变坚固 ; 使用混凝土
n. 运动 ; 竞选运动 ; 战役 ; 季节性竞赛
vi. 参加[发起]运动，参加竞选 ; 参战，参加战役 ; 作例句:
战 It is easier to think in concrete terms
例句: rather than in the abstract.

He and his family slept on the
Organizing campaigns for global
concrete slab.
citizens is part of Evans' job.
collective /kəˈlɛktɪv/
confront /kənˈfrʌnt/
vt. 面对 ; 使面对面，使对质 ; 碰到，遇到 ; 比较

adj. 集体的 ; 共同的 ; 集合的 ; 集体主义的
n. [统]集体 ; [语]集合名词 ; 集团例句:
例句: We need to confront these challenges on

a global scale and in a systematic
When thousands of global citizens find
way.
inspiration from each other, it's
This was the first time he had
amazing to see their collective power.
confronted an armed robber.
colonial /kəˈloʊniəl/
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crawl /krɔl/ He donated his blood sample to prove
vi. 爬行 ; 缓慢行进 ; 巴结 his success was legitimate.

n. 缓慢的爬行 ; 〈美俚〉跳舞，自由式游泳 ; 养鱼 She reached out to all of her friends
（龟）池 on Facebook, and asked them to donate
their pennies.
例句:
He and his family slept on the concrete

slab, with the smell of rubbish and embark upon /ɛmˈbɑrk əˈpɑn/
cockroaches crawling all around.
开始，从事，着手
例句:
dismissive /dɪsˈmɪsɪv/ We embarked upon this challenge.
adj. 拒绝的 ; 轻蔑的，鄙视的
例句:
embrace /ɛmˈbres/
To be dismissive of something means to
vt.& vi. 拥抱
refuse to consider someone or
vt. 包括 ; 包含 ; 接受 ; 信奉
something seriously.
n. 拥抱，怀抱
例句:
distraction /dɪˈstrækʃən/ Global citizens reject the naysayers,
n. 注意力分散 ; 娱乐，消遣 ; 心烦意乱 ; 精神错乱 and embrace the amazing possibilities

of the world we share.
例句:
He uses only one or two words on his

slides to highlight the key points and emigrate /ˈɛmɪˌɡret/
prevent distraction.
vt. 移居国外
例句:
do sth at your (own) Davinia was born in Jamaica and
peril emigrated to the US at the age of 18.
例句:
The whole world is our backyard, and we eradication /ɪˌrædɪ'keɪʃn/

ignore it at our peril.
n. 摧毁，根除
例句:
donate /ˈdoʊneɪt/
Global citizens called on different
vt.& vi. （尤指向慈善机构）捐赠 ; 献（血） ; 捐 governments to boost their investment
（血） ; 捐献（器官） into polio eradication.
n. 捐赠 ; 捐献
例句:
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foremost /ˈfɔrmoʊst/ She's not a high-powered political

staffer, nor a lobbyist.
adj. 第一流的，最重要的 ; 最初的，最前面的
adv. 首先，第一 ; 居于首位地
例句: naysayer /'neɪˌseɪə/
A global citizen is someone who self- 反对者，否认者，老爱唱反调的人

identifies first and foremost as a
例句:
member of the human race.
Global citizens reject the naysayers,
and embrace the amazing possibilities
implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ of the world we share.
vt. 实施，执行 ; 使生效，实现 ; 落实（政策） ;

把…填满
n. 工具，器械 ; 家具 ; 手段 ; [法]履行（契约等）
prime /praɪm/
adj. 最好的 ; 首要的 ; 最初的 ; 基本的

例句:
n. 精华 ; 初期 ; 全盛时期 ; 青年
We should ensure that the new Global vt. 使准备好 ; 填装 ; 事先指导
Goals for Sustainable Development are adv. 极好地
tracked and implemented. vi. （为枪炮）装火药 ; 涂底漆 ; 修剪树枝 ; 注水入
泵引起
例句:
impractical /ɪmˈpræktɪkəl/
There's no doubt in my mind that I am
adj. 不切实际的 ; 无用的 ; 不现实的 ; 不善做实际工 at the prime of my life today.
作的
The care of the environment is of
例句: prime importance.
The concept of global citizenship is

self-evident in its logic but until
now impractical in many ways.
self-evident /self 'evɪdənt/
adj. 不证自明的 ; 不言而喻的 ; 显见
例句:
it's not rocket science
The concept of global citizenship is
例句:
self-evident in its logic but until
It wasn't rocket science. She started now impractical in many ways.
writing letters, emailing politicians'
offices.
staffer /ˈstæfə(r)/
n. 职员 ; 编辑 ; 采访记者 ; 工作人员
lobbyist /'lɒbɪɪst/
例句:
n. 说客
She's not a high-powered political
例句:
staffer, nor a lobbyist.
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vt. 想像，预见，展望
susceptible /səˈsɛptəbəl/
例句:
She wants to know what is responsible

adj. 易受影响的 ; 易受感染的 ; 善感的 ; 可以接受或
for the differences in adults' ability
允许的
to envision others' thoughts.
例句:
The executive center is especially

susceptible to injuries to the top of
illustration /ˌɪləˈstreʃən/
the head. n. 说明 ; 例证 ; 图解 ; 插图
例句:
tribe /traɪb/ To start with an illustration, you need

almost no information, one snapshot of
n. 部落，部族 ; [生]族 ; 一帮，一伙 ; 大群
a stranger, to guess what this woman
例句: is thinking, or what this man is.
It was home to many primitive tribes.
Part 2
inconceivable /ˌɪnkənˈsivəbəl/
adj. 不能想像的，不可思议的，难以置信的 ;
〈口〉难于相信的，惊人的
adolescence /ˌædlˈɛsəns/
例句:
n. 青春期 ; 青年期
Human and other animals' brains are all
例句: made up of an inconceivable number of
The RTPJ slowly develops through cells.
childhood and into early adolescence.
interfere with sth

crux /krʌks, krʊks/
例句:
n. （问题的）中心，核心，结症 ; 坩埚 ; 关键 ; 症 She never allows her personal feelings
结
to interfere with her work.
例句:
The crux of the problem is the machine

that we use for thinking about other
interior /ɪnˈtɪriə(r)/
minds, our brain, is made up of n. 内部 ; 内地 ; 内政 ; 内心

pieces, brain cells, that we share adj. 内部的 ; 内地的，国内的 ; 内面的
with all other animals.
例句:
The original interior of the hotel has
envision /ɛnˈvɪʒən/ been replaced.

So ill-equipped are we all, to
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envision one another's interior n. 脉搏 ; [无线电]（电磁波等）脉动 ; 活力 ; 有节奏

workings and invisible arms. 的跳动（或拍打）
vi. （心脏）跳动 ; 脉动 ; 搏动 ; 震动
vt. 使跳动 ; 有节奏地驱动（机器等） ; [电子学]施
involuntary /ɪnˈvɑlənteri/ 以脉冲 ; [无线电]脉冲地调节（电磁波）
adj. 无意识做出的，非故意的 ; 非自愿的，不随意例句:

的 ; 不由自主的 It causes a small involuntary
例句: contraction in my hand by putting a
magnetic pulse in my brain.
It causes a small involuntary
contraction in my hand by putting a
magnetic pulse in my brain.
quote /kwoʊt/
vt.& vi. 引述，引用

neuroscience /ˈnʊroʊsaɪəns/ vt. 报价 ; 引述
vi. 引用
n. 神经系统科学（指神经病学、神经化学等）
n. 引用 ; 报价 ; 引号
例句:
例句:
The job of my field of cognitive
His quote encourages people to live
neuroscience is to stand with these
their lives boldly.
ideas, one in each hand.
She quotes Philip Roth to highlight
the difficulty in understanding other
permissible /pərˈmɪsəbl/
people's thoughts and emotions.
adj. 可允许的 ; 许可的 ; 不碍事的 ; 得到准许的
例句:
snapshot /ˈsnæpʃɑt/
It is not permissible for employers to n. （快照）照片，独立的印象，简单印象 ; 简介 ;

急射，速射
discriminate on grounds of age.
vt. 给…拍快照
vt. 拍快照
philosophy /fəˈlɑsəfi/ 例句:
n. 哲学 ; 哲学体系，哲学思想 ; 生活信条 ; 哲理 To start with an illustration, you need

almost no information, one snapshot of
例句:
a stranger, to guess what this woman
Whether or not other people are is thinking, or what this man is.
conscious is a common topic of
discussion in philosophy.
spouse /spaʊs, spaʊz/
pulse /pʌls/ n. 配偶，夫或妻

vt. 和…结婚
例句:
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adj. 坚硬无比的 ; 牢不可破的 ; 坚定不移的 ; 坚决的

As a teacher and as a spouse, this is a
n. 坚硬的物质 ; <地质>硬石 ; <诗>牢不可破
problem I confront every day.
例句:
version /ˈvɜrʒn/
Eva was adamant that she would not
come.
n. 版本 ; 译文，译本 ; 说法 ; 倒转术
例句:
archer /ˈɑrtʃə(r)/
We gave adults a version of the pirate
n. 弓箭手，射箭运动员
problem that we gave to the kids.
例句:
whereas /ˌwerˈæz/
Artillery are archers, but, more
importantly, slingers.
conj. 鉴于 ; 然而 ; 反之
n. “鉴于…”：正式文件的介绍性陈述，开场白 ; 条
件性陈述 artillery /ɑrˈtɪləri/
例句: n. 炮，大炮 ; 炮兵部队 ; 炮术 ; 〈美俚〉防身武器
Some of the studies show positive 例句:

results, whereas others do not.
He was a captain in the Royal
Artillery.
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a sitting duck /e ˈsɪtɪŋ dʌk/

attendant /əˈtɛndənt/
n. 服务人员，侍者 ; 随从，随员 ; 伴随物

容易攻击[容易击中]的人[事物] ; 瓮中之鳖
adj. 伴随的，随之而产生的 ; 出席的 ; 护理的
例句:
例句:
Goliath is a sitting duck. He doesn't
The Bible says that Goliath is led onto
have a chance.
the valley floor by an attendant.
abnormally /æb'nɔməlɪ/
beast /bist/
adv. 不正常地
n. 野兽 ; 人面兽心的人 ; 讨厌的人（或事物） ; 老
例句: 顽固，坏蛋
The condition is characterized by 例句:

abnormally tall height and vision
Come to me so I can feed your flesh to
problems.
the birds of the heavens and the
beasts of the field.
adamant /ˈædəmənt, -ˌmænt/
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benign /bɪˈnaɪn/ compress /kəmˈprɛs/
adj. 温和的，仁慈的 ; 善良的 ; 有利于健康的 ; [医] vt. 压紧 ; 压缩 ; 精简

良性的 n. 止血敷布 ; 打包机
例句: 例句:
a benign tumor compress the visual nerves in your

brain
bloodshed /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/
n. 流血 ; 屠杀，杀戮 ; 流血事件
confront /kənˈfrʌnt/
vt. 面对 ; 使面对面，使对质 ; 碰到，遇到 ; 比较

例句:
例句:
Single combat was a way of settling
disputes without incurring the We need to confront these challenges on
bloodshed of a major battle. a global scale and in a systematic
way.
This was the first time he had
bronze /brɑnz/ confronted an armed robber.
n. 青铜 ; 青铜色 ; 铜牌 ; 青铜艺术品
adj. 深红棕色的，青铜色的 ; 青铜制的
vt. 镀青铜于
deadlock /ˈdedlɑk/
vi. 变成青铜色，被晒黑 n. 僵局 ; 停顿，停滞 ; 没有弹簧的锁
vt. 停顿 ; 相持不下
例句:
vi. 成僵局
He's outfitted head to toe in this
例句:
They hope to break the deadlock without
incurring too much bloodshed.
catch wind of sth
例句:
decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
She didn't want reporters catching wind
adj. 决定性的 ; 坚定的 ; 果断的，决断的
of their plans.
例句:
cavalry /ˈkævəlri/
She has played a decisive role in the
peace negotiations.
n. 骑兵（队） ; 骑兵部队，装甲部队 ; 骑者
例句:
devastating
There's cavalry, men on horseback and
adj. 毁灭性的，灾难性的 ; 惊人的，可怕的 ; 迷人
with chariots.
的 ; 强大的
v. 彻底破坏( devastate的现在分词) ; 摧毁 ; 毁灭
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例句: beasts of the field.
It's in fact an incredibly devastating

weapon.
flock /flɑk/
n. 兽群，鸟群 ; 群众 ; 棉束 ; 大堆，大量
distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ vi. 群集，成群结队而行
vt. 用棉束填
adj. 明显的，清楚的 ; 卓越的，不寻常的 ; 有区别
的 ; 确切的例句:
例句: I have been defending my flock against

lions and wolves for years.
It has a very distinct set of side
effects associated with it.
foe /foʊ/
duel /ˈduəl/ n. 敌人，仇敌 ; 危害物 ; 反对者
n. 决斗 ; 竞争，斗争例句:
vt. 使（另一人）参加决斗 ; 反对
He was a powerful foe.
vi. 参加正式决斗
例句:
to challenge somebody to a duel

gland /ɡlænd/
n. <解>腺 ; [机]密封压盖，填料盖
escort /ˈeskɔrt/
例句:
a snake's poison glands

n. 护送者 ; 护航舰 ; 陪同某人参加社交活动的人
（尤指男人） ; 受雇陪同某人外出社交的人（尤指
女人）
vt. 护送，护卫
glittering /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
adj. 辉煌的 ; 闪闪发光的 ; 光辉灿烂的

例句:
v. 闪烁，闪耀，闪光(glitter的现在分词)
Why does he move so slowly and have to
例句:
be escorted down into the valley floor
by an attendant? He's outfitted head to toe in this
flesh /flɛʃ/
have a death wish
n. 肉 ; 肉体 ; 果肉 ; 皮肤
v. 用肉喂养 ; 长胖例句:
例句: The number of accidents she gets into,

you'd think she had a death wish.
Come to me so I can feed your flesh to
the birds of the heavens and the
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have sth out n. 婴儿期，，幼年时代 ; 初期，摇篮时代 ; [法]未成

年
取出 ; 摘除 ; 拔牙 ; 切除体内某一器官
例句:
例句:
It's a story of something that happened
Send your mightiest warrior down, and
3,000 years ago, when the Kingdom of
we'll have this out, just the two of
Israel was in its infancy.
us.
infantry /ˈɪnfəntri/
hormone /ˈhɔrmoʊn/
n. 步兵 ; 步兵部队
n. 荷尔蒙 ; 激素
例句:
例句:
Goliath is heavy infantry, so his
Goliath's unusually big size might have
expectation is that he's going to be
been caused by an overproduction of
fighting another heavy infantryman.
human growth hormone.
javelin /ˈdʒævəlin/
in its infancy
n. 标枪，投枪
例句:
例句:
It's a story of something that happened
3,000 years ago, when the Kingdom of He hurled the javelin almost 100
Israel was in its infancy. metres.
in retrospect /ɪn ˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt/ lumbering /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
回顾，回顾往事，检讨过去 n. 伐木业
adj. 笨重的
例句:
例句:
To look at something in retrospect
means to examine something in the past a lumbering dinosaur
with better understanding.
maim sb
incur sth 例句:
例句: Hundreds of people are killed or maimed
They hope to break the deadlock without in car accidents every week.
incurring too much bloodshed.
medieval /ˌmidiˈivəl/
infancy /ˈɪnfənsi/ adj. 中古的，中世纪的
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例句: n. 小袋 ; 烟草袋 ; 育儿袋

vt.& vi. （使）成为袋状 ; 把…装入袋中 ; 吞进
From medieval tapestries, we know that
slingers were capable of hitting birds 例句:
in flight.
She kept her money in a pouch around
her neck.
mighty /ˈmaɪti/
adj. 趾高气扬 ; 巨大的 ; 强有力的 ; 浩瀚的 ridge /rɪdʒ/

adv. 非常，很
n. 背脊，峰，隆起线 ; 山脊，山脉，海脊 ; 高压脊 ;
例句: 皱摺，田埂
vt. 使成脊状，使隆起
The mighty warrior is challenging the
vi. 使成脊状
Israelites to one-on-one combat.
例句:
We stood on the windswept ridge and

occupy /ˈɑkjupaɪ/
looked down at the valley below.
vt. 占领 ; 使用，住在… ; 使从事，使忙碌 ; 任职
例句:
seafaring /ˈsiferɪŋ/
The Philistines want to occupy the
adj. 航海的，水上的
highland area and split the Kingdom of
Israel in two. 例句:
They're originally from Crete and

they're a seafaring people.
odd /ɑd/
adj. 古怪的 ; 奇数的 ; 剩余的 ; 临时的

n. 奇特的事物 ; 怪人 ; [高尔夫球]多于对方的一次击 shepherd /ˈʃepərd/
球
n. 牧羊人，羊倌 ; 牧师 ; 指导者
例句: vt. 带领，引导 ; 牧（羊），放牧 ; 照看
The odd thing was that he didn't 例句:

recognize me.
King Saul tries to give the shepherd
his armor, and the shepherd says,
outfit sth/sb (with sth) "No." He says, "I can't wear this
stuff."
例句:
They had enough swords and suits of

armour to outfit an army.
sling /slɪŋ/
n. 吊索，鞋带 ; 投石器 ; 投掷 ; [医]悬带

vt. 吊起，悬挂 ; 投掷 ; 遣送，押往
pouch /paʊtʃ/
例句:
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He's spent his entire career using a She split the class into groups of
sling to defend his flock against four.
lions and wolves.
square with /skwɛr wɪð/

slingshot /ˈslɪŋʃɑt/
（使）与…相符 ; 对上号
例句:
If two things square with each other

they fit together well.
strategic /strəˈtidʒɪk/
n. 弹弓 adj. 战略（上）的 ; 战略性的 ; 有战略意义的 ; 至关

重要的
例句:
例句:
It's important to understand that a
Malta was of vital strategic importance
sling is not a slingshot.
during the war.
spear /spɪr/
stuck /stʌk/
n. 矛 ; 枪 ; （某些植物的）嫩枝 ; 貌，标枪
vt. 用矛刺 ; 用鱼叉捉 ; 〈美俚〉得到，捕到 ; 刺， v. 刺(stick 的过去式及过去分词)
戳 adj. 动不了的 ; 被卡住的 ; 被…缠住的 ; 被…难住
adj. 父系的，右边的的，不知所措
例句: 例句:
He's outfitted head to toe in this The wheels were stuck in the mud.
glittering bronze armor, and he's got

a sword and he's got a javelin and
he's got his spear.
substantially /səbˈstænʃəlɪ/
adv. 本质上，实质上 ; 大体上 ; 充分地 ; 相当多地
split /splɪt/
例句:
The company's profits have been

vt. 分裂 ; 分开 ; <俚>（迅速）离开 ; 分担
substantially lower this year.
n. 划分 ; 分歧 ; 裂缝 ; 劈叉
vi. <俚>走开 ; 揭发 ; 被撞碎 ; <美>[证券]（股票）
增加发行
adj. 裂开的，劈开的，分离的，分裂的
sword /sɔrd/
n. 剑，刀 ; 武力，战争 ; 兵权，权力

例句:
例句:
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He's not even carrying a sword. n. 葡萄园 ; 工作场所 ; 苦心经营的地方
例句:
tapestry /ˈtæpɪstri/ It's the most beautiful part of Israel,

with forests of oak, wheat fields, and
vineyards.
vulnerable /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
adj. （地方）易受攻击的 ; 易受伤的 ; 易受批评的 ;

[桥牌]已成局的
n. 挂毯 ; 绣帷 ; 织锦例句:
vt. 用挂毯装饰 ; 在一块挂毯中制织出或描绘 ; 罩上 To be vulnerable means to be open to

绣花罩毯 attack or harm.
例句:
From medieval tapestries, we know that

warfare /ˈwɔrfer/
slingers were capable of hitting birds
in flight. n. 战争，战争状态 ; 斗争，冲突 ; 军事行为 ; 兵火
例句:
taunt /tɔnt/
This was a tradition in ancient warfare
called single combat.
vt. 嘲笑，奚落 ; 用嘲笑刺激
n. 嘲弄，奚落 ; 讥讽 ; 嘲弄的对象，笑柄
adj. [航]（桅杆）很高的 weaponry /ˈwɛpənri/
例句: n. （总称）武器，兵器 ; “weapon”的派生 ; 仗
Black players often had to endure 例句:
racist taunts.
When they surrendered their weaponry
was taken by the enemy.
underdog /ˈʌndərdɔg/
n. 失败者 ; 退居下风的人 ; 受压迫者 ; 打败了的选 wheat /hwit, wit/

手
n. 小麦
例句:
例句:
David is considered an underdog because
It's gorgeous, with forests of oak and
he appears less powerful than Goliath.
wheat fields and vineyards.
vineyard /ˈvɪnjərd/
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例句:
Part 1
The evidence is by no means
conclusive.
a roaring success /e ˈrɔrɪŋ
səkˈsɛs/
adv. 非常，极其 ; 极大的成功，轰动

dashing /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
adj. 时髦的，华丽的 ; 劲头十足的 ; 打扮漂亮的 ; 勇

例句:
敢的，有锐气的
Let's imagine that you're a roaring v. 冲，猛冲(dash的现在分词) ; 猛掷
success on the dating scene.
例句:
his dashing good looks

advisable /ædˈvaɪzəbəl/
adj. 明智的 ; 可取的 ; 能劝告的 ; 适当的

incidentally /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntli/
例句:
adv. 顺便 ; 偶然地，不经意地 ; 附带 ; 捎带
It's not advisable to just cash in and
例句:
marry the first person who comes along
and shows you any interest at all. The information was only discovered
incidentally.
affection /əˈfɛkʃən/
n. 喜爱，慈爱 ; 情感或感情 ; 意向 ; 疾病，病情

marginally /ˈmɑrdʒɪnəli/
adv. 在边缘 ; 在页边

例句:
例句:
An unmarried woman of seven and twenty
can never hope to feel or inspire The next person is just marginally less
affection again. boring than everybody that you've seen
before.
cater for /ˈketɚ fɔr/
提供饮食及服务 ; 迎合
marital /ˈmærɪtl/
adj. 婚姻的，夫妻（间）的
例句:
例句:
I do think that there's an opportunity
here for Hallmark to cash in on and your marital status
really cater for this market.
negativity /ˌneɡəˈtɪvəti/
conclusive /kənˈklusɪv/
n. 否定性，消极性 ; 负性
adj. 决定性的 ; 令人信服的 ; 确凿的 ; 消除怀疑的
例句:
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The best couples are the ones with a quantify /ˈkwɑntɪfaɪ/

really low negativity threshold.
vt. 确定…的数量 ; [逻辑学] 用量词限定
例句:
optimal /ˈɑptɪməl/
It's very hard to know what you should
adj. 最佳的，最优的 ; 最理想的 be measuring and quantifying.
例句:
There's a rather delicious bit of simplicity /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

mathematics that we can use to help us
n. 简单，朴素 ; 质朴，天真 ; 卑贱 ; 无知
out here, called optimal stopping
theory. 例句:
For the sake of simplicity, let's
outlook /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/
divide the discussion into two parts.
n. 前景，展望 ; 观点，见解 ; 景色 ; 眺望处

v. 瞪着看，瞧 ; 比…漂亮 ; 用目光压倒 spiral /ˈspaɪrəl/
例句: n. 螺旋（线） ; 旋涡 ; 螺旋形物 ; （足球运动的）

旋球
These couples have a much more positive
v. 使成螺旋形 ; 螺旋式的上升（或下降盘旋上升
outlook on their marriage.
（或下降）
adj. 螺旋形的 ; 盘旋的 ; 盘旋上升的
play the field 例句:
<美俚>从事多种活动 ; 从事多方面的交往（指做 Couples they found themselves getting

事、恋爱等不专一） ; 从事各种活动 ; 利用一切可 into a spiral of negativity.
以利用的机会
例句:
startling /ˈstɑrtlɪŋ/
We give ourselves a little bit of time
adj. 令人吃惊的
to play the field, get a feel for the
v. “startle”的现在分词
marketplace or whatever when we're
young. 例句:
a startling discovery
precede /prɪˈsid/
vt.& vi. 在…之前发生或出现，先于 ; 在…之上，优 subconsciously /ˌsʌbˈkɑnʃəslɪ/

于 ; 给…作序 ; 处于…前面的位置
adv. 潜意识地
例句:
例句:
She preceded me in the job.
Subconsciously, she was looking for the
father she had never known.
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subsequent /ˈsʌbsɪˌkwɛnt, align /əˈlaɪn/

-kwənt/
vt. 使成一线，使结盟 ; 排整齐
adj. 后来的 ; 随后的 ; 作为结果而发生的 ; 附随的 vi. 排列 ; 成一条线
例句: 例句:
The mathematics and subsequent findings To align one thing with another means
by the team have shown the exact to organize them so that they match or
opposite is true. fit well together.
teeter on the brink of analogy /əˈnælədʒi/

sth n. 类似，相似 ; 比拟，类比 ; 类推
例句: 例句:
The country is teetering on the brink The analogy with ants describes how
of civil war. beings of two different intelligence
levels interact.
threshold /ˈθreʃhoʊld/
n. 门槛，入口，开始 ; [物理学]临界值 ; <英>级限协 annihilate /əˈnaɪəˌlet/

定 ; [航空学]跑道入口 vt. 歼灭，毁灭 ; 使消失 ; 彻底击败，战胜 ; 使无
adj. 阈值的，临界值的 ; <英>按物价指数变动工资效，使废弃
的，工资极限的，级限的 vi. 湮灭，湮没
例句: 例句:
The negativity threshold is how much To annihilate something means to
negativity a husband or wife can take destroy it completely.
before getting angry.
Part 2 ape /ep/
n. 猿 ; 狂热 ; 模仿者
alien /ˈeliən,ˈeljən/ vt. 模仿
adj. 外国的 ; 相异的 ; 异已的 ; 不相容的例句:

n. 外国人 ; 外侨 ; 局外人 ; 外星人 What would apes like ourselves do in
vt. 让渡，转让 ; 疏远 ; 离间 this circumstance?
例句:
He uses an analogy that compares AI to

aliens landing on Earth in 50 years.
artificial Intelligence
We received a message from an alien 例句:
civilization. I'm going to describe how the gains we
make in artificial intelligence could
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ultimately destroy us. n. 漫画，讽刺画 ; 漫画手法 ; 夸张讽刺的描绘 ; 滑

稽可笑的模仿
vt. 把…画成漫画 ; 画成漫画讽刺 ; 用漫画手法描绘
automation /ˌɔtəˈmeʃən/
例句:
n. 自动化（技术），自动操作
This is often caricatured, as I have
例句: here, as a fear that armies of
malicious robots will attack us.
Given how valuable intelligence and
automation are, we will continue to
improve our technology if we are at
all able to.
circuit /ˈsɜrkɪt/
n. 电路，线路 ; 巡回 ; 唤醒，环形道 ; 〔电〕电流

vt. 巡回，周游
berserk /bərˈzɜrk/
例句:
adj. 狂怒的，狂暴的 Electronic circuits function about a
adv. 狂暴地
million times faster than biochemical
例句: ones.
Humans could go berserk if there were

rumors of an AI weapon being produced.
cognition /kɑgˈnɪʃn/
n. 认识，认知
biochemical /ˌbaɪəʊ'kemɪkl/
例句:
adj. 生物化学的
Cognition is the process by which the
例句: brain gains knowledge or
understanding.
Electronic circuits function about a
million times faster than biochemical
ones.
competent /ˈkɑmpɪtənt/
adj. 有能力的，能胜任的 ; 能干的，称职的 ; 足够

breakthrough /ˈbrekˌθru/ 的，充足的 ; 有决定权的
n. 突破 ; 穿透 ; 重要技术成就 ; 炉衬烧穿例句:
例句: The concern is that we will build

machines that are much more competent
It seems that even mere rumors of this
than we are.
kind of breakthrough could cause our
species to go berserk.
compute /kəmˈpjut/
caricature /ˈkærɪkətʃər/ v. 计算，估算 ; 推断 ; 用计算机计算

n. 计算
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例句: adj. 令人忧愁的，使人沮丧的 ; 使情绪低落的

adv. 令人忧愁地，使人沮丧地
AI would be able to compute millions of
n. 压抑，郁闷
times faster than humans.
v. 压下( depress的现在分词) ; 使愁苦 ; 降低（价
格） ; 使跌价
conceive /kənˈsiv/ 例句:
vt.& vi. 怀孕 ; 构思 ; 想像，设想 ; 持有 There's no reason for me to make this

vi. 怀孕 ; 设想 ; 考虑 talk more depressing than it needs to
be.
例句:
He believes the spectrum extends far

beyond what people can conceive. destruction /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
n. 破坏，毁灭，消灭，灭亡，扑灭，驱除 ; 摧毁 ;
construct /kənˈstrʌkt/
毁灭的原因，破坏手段 ; 杀害
例句:
vt. 修建，建造 ; 构成 ; 创立 ; [数]作图
n. 结构（物） ; 构想 ; 概念 He believes AI will lead to the
destruction of humanity.
例句:
Architecture involves designing and

constructing buildings. disregard /ˌdɪsrɪˈgɑrd/
vt. 不顾 ; 不理会 ; 漠视，忽视 ; 蔑视，轻视
corporation /ˌkɔrpəˈreɪʃn/
n. 漠视，忽视 ; 不理，不顾 ; 不尊重
例句:
n. 公司 ; 法人 ; 社团，团体 ; 〈口〉（凸出的）大
肚子 The concern is that we will one day
build machines that could treat us
例句:
with disregard.
He says corporations and governments
are in a race to win the world.
divergence /daɪˈvədʒəns/
definition /ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/
n. 分叉 ; 分歧 ; 背离 ; 离题
例句:
n. 定义 ; 规定，明确 ; [物]清晰度 ; 解释
There are divergences between the legal
例句:
systems of the two countries.
Almost by definition, this is the worst
thing that's ever happened in human
history. domain /doʊˈmeɪn/
n. 范围，领域 ; 领土，疆土 ; 管辖范围 ; [计]域名
depressing /dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/ 例句:
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If something can think across many 例句:

domains, it has general intelligence.
They'll be grafted onto our brains, and
we'll essentially become their limbic
drudgery /ˈdrʌdʒəri/
systems.
n. 苦工，贱役，单调沉闷的工作
例句:
intellectual /ˌɪntlˈɛktʃuəl/
adj. 智力的 ; 有才智的 ; 需用智力的 ; 智力发达的

Drudgery is boring and unpleasant
n. 知识分子 ; 脑力劳动者 ; 有极高智力的人 ; 凭理
work.
智（而非感情）办事的人
例句:
exhibit /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt, ɛɡ-/
One side effect would be that human
vt. 陈列，展览 ; 呈现 ; 证明 ; [法]提交证据 drudgery and intellectual work would
vi. 公开展览某物 ; 展出 end.
n. 展览，陈列 ; 展览品 ; 公开展示 ; [法]证据
例句:
intuition /ˌɪntuˈɪʃn/
AI is intelligence exhibited by a
n. 直觉 ; 凭直觉感知的知识 ; 直觉力
machine.
例句:
famine /ˈfæmɪn/
To have a gut feeling means to be sure
of something based on intuition.
n. 饥荒 ; 饥饿 ; 极度缺乏 I had an intuition that something
awful was about to happen.
例句:
We were likely to suffer a global

famine. malevolent /məˈlɛvələnt/
adj. 恶毒的 ; 心肠坏的 ; 幸灾乐祸的 ; 凶狠
frisbee /'frɪzbɪ/ 例句:
n. 飞盘 It's not that our machines will become

spontaneously malevolent.
例句:
We'd be free to play Frisbee and give

each other massages. malicious /məˈlɪʃəs/
adj. 恶意的，有敌意的 ; 蓄意的 ; 预谋的 ; 存心不良
graft /græft/ 的
例句:
n. 移植 ; 嫁接 ; 渎职 ; 贪污，受贿
vt. 移植 ; 嫁接，接枝 ; 贪污 ; 用嫁接法种植 If something is malicious it is cruel.
vi. 移植 ; 贪污 ; 受贿 ; 嫁接
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marshal /ˈmɑrʃl/ He means a human civilization spread
n. 元帅 ; 典礼官 ; 执法官 ; 消防局长 across multiple solar systems.

vt. 整理，排列，集结
vi. 排列 ; 编队
例句:
oracle /ˈɔrəkl/
n. 神示所 ; 神谕 ; 圣贤 ; 哲人
To marshal one's thoughts means to
organize them in a clear and effective 例句:
way. It's as though we've been handed an
oracle that behaves exactly as
intended.
massage /məˈsɑʒ/
n. 按摩，推拿
例句:
overpopulation /ˌovɚˌpɑpjəˈleʃ
ən/
We'd be free to play Frisbee and give
n. 人口过剩 ; 生齿过剩
each other massages.
例句:
Worrying about AI safety is like

minimum /ˈmɪnəməm/ worrying about overpopulation on Mars.
n. 最低限度 ; 最小量 ; 最低消费 ; [数]极小值
adj. 最低的 ; 最小的 ; 最少的
例句:
peak /pik/
n. 山峰 ; 最高点 ; 尖端 ; 帽舌
To be six months ahead of the
vi. 达到高峰，达到最大值 ; 消瘦 ; 变憔悴
competition here is to be 500,000
adj. 最高的 ; 最大值的
years ahead, at a minimum.
例句:
Humans have no idea how smart an AI

mothership /'mʌðəʃɪp/ could be because they don't stand at
n. 航母 the peak of intelligence.
例句:
We're just counting down the months perceive /pərˈsiv/

until the mothership lands?
v. 意识到 ; 察觉，发觉 ; 理解
例句:
multiple /ˈmʌltəpəl/ Companies and governments are likely to
adj. 多重的 ; 多个的 ; 复杂的 ; 多功能的 perceive themselves as being in a race

n. <数>倍数 ; [电工学]并联 ; 连锁商店 ; 下有多个分 against all others.
社的旅行社
例句:
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physicist /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ actions.
n. 物理学家 ; 唯物论者 ; <古>自然科学家 ; 宇宙机

械论者 reassuring /ˌriəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
例句:
adj. 令人安心的 ; 鼓气的 ; 可靠的
John von Neumann was a great vt. reassure的现在分词
mathematician and physicist.
例句:
If something is reassuring, it makes

portray /pɔrˈtreɪ/ people feel less worried or
frightened.
vt. 画像 ; 描述 ; 描绘 ; 描画
例句:
It is often portrayed as a violent

reference /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/
takeover by evil machines. n. 参考 ; 参考书 ; 提及，涉及 ; 证明人，介绍人

v. 引用 ; 参照
例句:
precarious /prɪˈkeriəs/
Each chapter is referenced, citing
adj. 危险的 ; 不确定的 ; 不安全的 ; 可疑的
literature up to 2008.
例句:
This is what makes our situation so

precarious, and this is what makes our
scenario /səˈnærioʊ/
intuitions about risk so unreliable. n. （行动的）方案 ; 剧情概要 ; 分镜头剧本
例句:
prudent /ˈprudnt/ A winner-take-all scenario is a

situation where one who defeats others
adj. 小心的，慎重的 ; 精明的，节俭的 ; 顾虑周到
takes all the spoils of the conflict.
的，稳健的 ; 世故的，精明的
例句:
The only prudent path forward is to

seamless /ˈsimlɪs/
implant this technology directly into adj. 无缝的 ; 无漏洞的

our brains.
例句:
It's a transition that hasn't been

qualm /kwɑm, kwɔm/ entirely seamless.
n. 不安，疑惧 ; 恶心，眩晕 ; 忧虑 ; 良心谴责
例句: shortlist /ˈʃɔrtlɪst/
If someone does something without qualm vt. <英>供最后挑选（或考虑）用的候选人名单

they don't feel guilty about their
例句:
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She is on my shortlist of great unreliable /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl/

singers. adj. 不可靠的，靠不住的 ; 不能信任的
例句:
spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪniəs/ This is what makes our intuitions about

risk so unreliable.
adj. 自发的 ; 自然的 ; 天然产生的 ; 无意识的
例句:
The audience burst into spontaneous well-documented

applause. 例句:
The impression that von Neumann made on
starve /stɑrv/ the people around him is fairly well-

documented.
vi. 挨饿 ; [非正式用语] 饥饿 ; 受饿 ; [古语] 冻死
vt. 使挨饿 ; 饿死
例句: wipe out /waɪp aʊt/
A few trillionaires could grace the 了结 ; 擦掉（符号） ; （把器皿里面用抹布）擦净 ;

covers of our business magazines while 彻底摧毁
the rest of the world would be free to 例句:
starve.
He believes humanity will either be
wiped out or continue progressing.
terrestrial /təˈrɛstriəl/
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adj. 陆地的 ; 地球的 ; 人间的 ; <天>类地行星的
n. 地球人，陆地生物
例句:
a shade
例句:
This machine would be capable of waging
war, whether terrestrial or cyber, The average NBA player is a shade under
with unprecedented power. 6'7", with arms that are seven feet
long.
unprecedented /ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪ
d/ absorption /əbˈsɔrpʃn/
adj. 前所未有的，无前例的 ; 空前的 ; 无比的 ; 新奇 n. 吸收 ; 专注 ; 合并

的，崭新的
例句:
例句:
Vitamin D is necessary to aid the
The situation is unprecedented in absorption of calcium from food.
modern times.
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access /ˈæksɛs/ They have their ancestry at very low

latitude in a very hot and dry
n. 入口，出口 ; 接近，进入 ; 增长 ; 爆发
climate.
vt. 接近，进入 ; 使用，接近，获取
例句:
Students must have access to good

arch /ɑrtʃ/
resources. n. 弓形 ; 拱门 ; 拱形物 ; 足弓，齿弓

vt. （使）弯成拱形 ; 用拱连接 ; 向后弯
vi. 拱起 ; 成为弓形
adaptation /ˌædæpˈteʃən/ adj. 主要的 ; 首要的 ; 调皮的 ; 淘气的
n. 适应，顺应 ; 改编，改编本 ; 适应性的改变 ; 同例句:

化
We have an arch in our foot that acts
例句: like a spring.
The two main adaptations that desert

animals must make are how to deal with
lack of water and how to deal with
ascent /əˈsɛnt/
extremes in temperature. n. 上升 ; 登高 ; 上坡 ; 追溯
例句:
advantageous /ˌædvænˈtedʒəs This is a vertical ascent of more than

, -vən-/ 8,000 feet, and K lian went up and
down in under three hours.
adj. 有利的 ; 优越
例句:
A free trade agreement would be

biomechanics /ˌbaɪoʊməˈkænɪ
ks/
advantageous to both countries.
n. 生物力学
例句:
aerodynamic /ˌeəroʊdaɪ'næmɪk/
I consulted biomechanics experts to
adj. 空气动力（学）的
find out how much slower it is to run
例句: on cinders than synthetic tracks.
That record improved as bicycles

improved and became more aerodynamic.
brandy /ˈbrændi/
n. 白兰地酒
ancestry /ˈænˌsɛstri/ v. 把…在白兰地酒中浸泡
n. <集合词>祖先 ; 世家，名门 ; [生]系谱 ; 血统例句:
例句: That guy was drinking rat poison and

brandy while he ran along the course.
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burnt /bɜrnt/ coil /kɔɪl/
n. （一）卷，（一）盘 ; 盘卷之物 ; 线圈 ; 纷乱，

纠缠不清
vt. 盘绕 ; 卷成一圈
vi. 绕成盘状 ; 卷绕成圈
例句:
It's the same reason that a radiator

has long coils.
adj. 烧坏的 ; 烧伤的 ; 烫伤的 ; 灼伤的 It's the same reason that a radiator
v. （使）燃烧( burn的过去式和过去分词 ) ; 使用某 has long coils.
物为燃料 ; 烧毁 ; 烧坏
例句:
Your hand looks badly burnt.

demonstration /ˌdɛmənˈstreʃən/
n. 游行示威 ; 示范 ; 证明 ; 表露
例句:
canoe /kəˈnu/
I want to share with you a
n. 独木舟，轻舟
demonstration conceived by sports
vt. 用独木舟运送
scientist Ross Tucker.
vi. 划（乘）独木舟
例句:
It's like the long hull of a canoe for

diminutive /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
speed over the water. adj. 小的，小型的

adv. 特小地，小型地
n. 极小的人[物] ; 爱称，昵称 ; 指小词
championship /ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp/
例句:
n. 锦标赛 ; 锦标，优胜，冠军称号 ; 拥护者[支持
She was a diminutive figure beside her
者，提倡者]的身分 ; 保持冠军称号的时期
husband.
例句:
Usain Bolt raced last year in the world

championships of the 100 meters.
dispersal /dɪˈspɜrsl/
n. 散布 ; 分散 ; 消散 ; 驱散
cinder /ˈsɪndɚ/
例句:
There's some dispersal, but it's kind

n. 煤渣 ; 炭渣 ; 煤渣路 ; 煤渣跑道
of grouped around that average body
例句: type.
The cinders slowed Owens down which

resulted in a slower time.
ditch /dɪtʃ/
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n. 沟渠 ; 壕沟
vt. 摆脱，抛弃 ; 在…上掘沟 ; 把…开入沟里 ; 使
（火车）出轨 extremity /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/
vi. 使（飞机）在海上紧急降落，（在海上）迫降 ;
n. 端点 ; 尽头 ; 手和足 ; 极窘迫的境地
开沟
例句:
例句:
An extremity of the human body is a
He ditched gynecology lectures in med
limb or part of a limb.
school.
downward /ˈdaʊnwərd/
fade away /fed əˈwe/
消失，衰弱 ; 消退 ; 消歇
adj. 向下的，往下的
adv. 向下地，下行地例句:
例句: Hopes of reaching an agreement seem to

be fading away.
The record is always trending downward,
but it's punctuated by these steep
cliffs.
flashbulb /ˈflæʃˌbʌlb/
n. 闪光灯泡
elite /ɪˈlit, eˈlit/
例句:
n. <法>精华 ; 精锐，精英 ; 上层集团 ; （统称）掌 Flashbulbs popped as the nine fastest
权人物 men in the world coil themselves into
例句: their blocks.
An elite group has the best, most

skilled or most experienced people.
forceful /ˈfɔrsfl/
adj. 强有力的 ; 有说服力的 ; 有效的 ; 强劲

ellipse /ɪˈlɪps/
例句:
The average length of the forearm of a

water polo player got longer, all the
better for a forceful throwing whip.
forearm /ˈfɔrɑrm/
n. 前臂
n. 椭圆 vt. 预先武装，预先准备
例句: 例句:
He would have needed a rectangle and an
ellipse, not a circle and a square.
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The average length of the forearm of a vt. 使吃饱 ; 使充斥

water polo player in relation to their vi. 过量地吃
total arm got longer, all the better n. 供过于求 ; 吃得过多
for a forceful throwing whip.
例句:
A glut of sweat glands that keep us

freestyle /ˈfriˌstaɪl/ cool while running.
n. 自由式 ; 自选动作
adj. 自由式的 ; 自由泳的 grasp /græsp/
例句:
vt. 抓住 ; 了解 ; 急忙抓住 ; 急切（或贪婪）地抓住
Take a look at the record for the 100- n. 控制 ; 控制力 ; 能力所及
meter freestyle swim. vi. 攫取（常与 at 连用） ; 急于接受 ; 急切地寻求
（常与 for 连用）
例句:
fulfill /fʊlˈfɪl/
We have short toes that are better for
vt. 履行（诺言等） ; 执行（命令等） ; 达到（目 pushing off than for grasping tree
的） ; 使结束 limbs.
例句:
Athletes have fulfilled the Olympic

motto rapidly.
groundbreaking /ˈɡraʊndˌbrek
ɪŋ/
adj. 开创性的，突破性的
gene /dʒin/
例句:
a groundbreaking piece of research
gutter /ˈɡʌtɚ/
n. （路边）排水沟 ; （屋顶的）天沟 ; 贫民窟

vt. 形成沟或槽于… ; 为…装檐槽
vi. 在沟槽或小溪中流淌 ; 淌蜡 ; （烛火）风中摇晃
n. <生>基因 ; 遗传因子
例句:
例句:
The introduction of gutters on the side
He says the gene pool has changed of the pool allows water to splash
within competitive sports. off.
glut /ɡlʌt/ gymnast /ˈdʒɪmˌnæst, -nəst/
n. 体操家，体操运动员
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例句: adj. 冲动的

v. 推动
While basketball players grew taller,
gymnasts grew shorter. 例句:
The electrical impulse is causing all
gynecology /ˌgaɪnə'kɒlədʒɪ/
their muscle fibers to twitch at once.
n. 妇科医学
例句:
inexorable /ɪnˈɛksərəbəl/
adj. 无情的，铁面无私的 ; 不可动摇的，不屈不挠

He ditched gynecology lectures in med
的 ; 不能变更的 ; 不可阻挡的
school.
例句:
hull /hʌl/
If a process is inexorable, it cannot
be stopped.
n. 果皮，外皮 ; [航海]船壳，船体 ; 外壳
vt. 去（谷物、豆等的）壳
例句:
joint /dʒɔɪnt/
adj. 共同的，联合的 ; 共享的 ; 两院的 ; 连带的，共

It's like the long hull of a canoe for
同的
speed over the water.
n. [解]关节 ; 接合处 ; 下流场所 ; 一块烤肉（英式英
语）
impactful /'ɪmpæktfʊl/
vt. 结合，联合 ; 为…装上接头，使…有接缝
例句:
adj. 有效的，有力的
My joints are really stiff this
例句:
morning.
Technology is more impactful because it
changes the entire sport.
latitude /ˈlætɪtud/
impede /ɪmˈpid/
n. 纬度 ; 范围 ; [天]黄纬
例句:
vt. 阻碍 ; 妨碍 ; 阻止
They have their ancestry at very low
例句:
latitude in a very hot and dry
If the progress of something has been climate.
impeded, it has been stopped.
ligament /ˈlɪɡəmənt/
impulse /ˈɪmˌpʌls/
n. [解]韧带 ; 纽带
n. 凭冲动行事 ; 突如其来的念头 ; [电子]脉冲 ; [医]
例句:
冲动，搏动
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Our brain acts as a limiter, preventing

us from accessing all of our physical
resources, because we might hurt mortal /ˈmɔrtl/
ourselves, tearing tendons or adj. 致命的 ; 不共戴天的 ; 终有一死的 ; 极度的
ligaments. n. 凡人，人类
例句:
marathon /ˈmærəθɑn/ We convince the brain that the body

won't be in mortal danger.
n. <体>马拉松赛跑 ; 长距离比赛 ; 需要长时间努力
或耐力的事件或活动
adj. 需要极大持久力的
vi. 参加马拉松比赛
motto /ˈmɑtoʊ/
例句: n. 座右铭 ; 格言 ; 箴言 ; 主题句
The winner of the 2012 Olympic marathon 例句:
ran two hours and eight minutes. The Olympic motto is Faster, Higher,
Stronger.
med
abbr. medicine 医学 ; medium 中间 ; medical 医学
niche /niʃ/
的 ; medal 奖章 n. 壁龛 ; 合适的位置（工作等） ; 有利可图的缺
例句: 口，商机
He ditched gynecology lectures in med 例句:
school. He eventually found his niche in sports

journalism.
metropolitan /ˌmetrəˈpɑlɪtən/
adj. 大都会的 ; 大城市的 ; 宗主国的 ; 大主教教区的

pendulum /ˈpendʒələm/
n. 大城市人 ; 大主教 ; 宗主国的公民 ; 有大城市气
派的人
例句:
That's from a source population the

size of metropolitan Atlanta.
mindset /ˈmaɪndset/ n. 摆，钟摆 ; 摇摆不定的事态（或局面）
n. 观念模式，思维倾向，心态例句:
例句: A pendulum is something that swings.
Athletes have a different mindset than

they once did.
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performance- Usain Bolt started by propelling
enhancing himself out of blocks down a specially

fabricated carpet.
例句:
Performance-enhancing drugs help

athletes perform better. punctuate /ˈpʌŋktʃuˌet/
vt. 加标点符号 ; 不时打断 ; 加强，强调

vt. 不时打断某事物 ; 使用标点符号
physiology /ˌfɪziˈɑlədʒi/
例句:
n. 生理学 ; 生理机能
The record is always trending downward,
例句: but it's punctuated by these steep
They happen, on average, to have a cliffs.
certain unique physiology: legs that
are very long and very thin at their
extremity. radiator /ˈrediˌeɪtɚ/
n. 暖气片，散热器 ; （汽车引擎的）冷却器 ; 辐射
体 ; 冰箱
primate /ˈpraɪmɪt, -ˌmet/
例句:
n. 灵长目动物 ; （英国教会的）大主教 ; <古>首领 ;
A radiator has long coils to increase
监督长
surface area compared to volume to let
adj. 灵长目动物的 ; 首要的
heat out.
例句:
Our primate cousins can't do that. They

have to run like this. savvy /ˈsævi/
v. 知道，了解
n. 机智 ; 头脑 ; 理解 ; 悟性
prized /praɪzd/ adj. 有见识的，懂实际知识的，通情达理的
adj. 被看作最重要的，被看作最有价值的例句:

v. 珍视，珍惜( prize的过去式和过去分词 )
Athletes have gotten more savvy about
例句: performance-enhancing drugs.
In sports where height is prized, like
basketball, the tall athletes got
taller. skinny /ˈskɪni/
adj. 极瘦的，皮包骨的 ; 紧身的 ; 小气的 ; 皮的，皮

质的
propel /prəˈpɛl/
例句:
vt. 推进 ; 推动 ; 驱动 ; 驱使
Kalenjins have naturally long and
例句: skinny legs, which are perfect for
long distance running.
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sprinter /sprɪntə(r)/
skyrocket /ˈskaɪrɑkɪt/ n. 短跑运动员，短距离全速奔跑者
vi. 突升，猛涨例句:
When Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt

例句:
finished, Owens would have still had
Wages and prices have skyrocketed.
14 feet to go.
somersault /ˈsʌmərsɔlt/ stature /ˈstætʃɚ/

n. 翻筋斗 ; （意见、观点、态度等）180度的转变
n. （特指人的）身长，身材 ; 声望 ; 发展、成长的
vi. 翻筋斗
状况或高度
例句:
例句:
Rather than stopping and turning
Conversely, in sports where diminutive
around, athletes could somersault
stature is an advantage, the small
under the water and get going right
athletes got smaller.
away in the opposite direction.
tendon /ˈtɛndən/
span /spæn/
n. <解>筋，腱
n. 共轭（马、骡） ; 跨度，墩距 ; 一段时间 ; [航] 跨
绳例句:
vt. 缚住或扎牢 ; 跨越时间或空间 ; 以掌测量 ; 以手 He had surgery for a torn tendon in his
围绕测量类似测量 elbow.
例句:
My arm span is exactly equal to my

tip /tɪp/
height.
n. 小窍门 ; 小费 ; 末梢
vt. 给小费 ; 倾斜，翻倒 ; 装顶端
splash /splæʃ/ vi. 给小费 ; 翻倒 ; 倾覆
vt. 使（液体）溅起例句:
vi. （指液体）溅落 The seat tips forward to allow

n. （光、色等的）斑点 ; 溅泼声 ; 溅上的斑点 ; 溅 passengers into the back.
泼的量
例句:
The introduction of gutters on the side

torso /ˈtɔrsoʊ/
of the pool allows water to splash n. （人体的）躯干 ; 躯干雕塑像 ; 未完成的作品 ;

off. 残缺不全的东西
例句:
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In swimming, the ideal body type is a 例句:

long torso and short legs.
The electrical impulse is causing all
their muscle fibers to twitch at once.
trowel /ˈtraʊəl/
n. 泥刀，抹子 ; 小铲子 whip /hwɪp, wɪp/

vt. 用泥刀（等）涂抹 ; 竭力恭维，过分夸奖
vt. 鞭打，抽打 ; 严厉地折磨、责打或责备，迫使 ;
例句: 把…打起泡沫
vi. 烤，烘 ; 烘干
Jesse Owens had a gardening trowel that
n. 鞭子 ; 鞭伤，鞭痕 ; 鞭状物 ; 组织秘书，立法机
he had to use to dig holes in the
构的一员
cinders to start from.
例句:
The average length of the forearm of a

twitch /twɪtʃ/
water polo player in relation to their
vt.& vi. （使）抽动，（使）颤动 ; 猛拉 ; （使）发 total arm got longer, all the better
生剧痛 for a forceful throwing whip.
n. 痉挛，抽筋 ; 猛拉，猛抽 ; 马勒
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amidst /əˈmɪdst/
prep. 在…中 ; 在…的包围中
Antarctic 例句:
He finished his speech amidst

例句:
tremendous applause.
Antarctic explorers
anticlimactic /ˌæntɪklaɪ'mæktɪk/
acre /ˈekɚ/
adj. 突降法的，渐减的 ; 虎头蛇尾的
n. 英亩 ; 土地，耕地 ; [口]大量
例句:
例句:
Their arrival was anticlimactic because
3,000 acres of parkland
there was a permanent American base at
a three-acre wood
the South Pole.
airstrip /ˈerstrɪp/ anticlimax /ˌæntiˈklaɪˌmæks,

n. 飞机跑道 ; 机场跑道 ; 简易跑道 ˌæntaɪ-/
例句: n. 突降法 ; 虎头蛇尾 ; 苍白无力的结尾 ; 令人扫兴

的结尾
They have an airstrip, a canteen, a
tourist shop and a basketball court. 例句:
Travelling in Europe was something of

an anticlimax after the years he'd
all-consuming spent in Africa.
耗尽时间（或精力）的；全身心投入的；令人着迷
的
例句:
armpit /ˈɑrmpɪt/
n. 腋窝 ; 胳肢窝 ; 丑陋的地方 ; 肮脏的角落

an all-consuming love of jazz
例句:
ambitious /æmˈbɪʃəs/
Occasionally we went in all the way up
to our armpits, but thankfully never
adj. 有雄心的 ; 有野心的 ; 费力的 ; 耗资的 deeper than that.
例句:
Last month, my teammate and I finished beacon /ˈbikən/

the most ambitious expedition I've
n. 灯塔，信号浮标 ; 烽火 ; 指路明灯 ; 警标，界标
ever attempted.
vt. 照亮，指引 ; 为…设置信标 ; 用灯指引
vi. 像灯塔般照耀
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例句: n. 卡（片）纸板 ; 纸板箱 ; 硬纸板

adj. 硬纸板制的 ; 虚假的
He had a safety net of planes, phones,
and tracking beacons. 例句:
It produces a lot of empty cardboard
bout /baʊt/
boxes.
n. 拳击（或摔跤）比赛 ; 一段（工作） ; （尤指坏

事的）一通 ; （疾病的）发作 chill /tʃɪl/
例句: vt.& vi. （使）变冷 ; 使很冷 ; 使冰冷 ; 使恐惧

n. 寒冷，发冷 ; 冷漠 ; 扫兴 ; [冶金学]激冷
He suffered occasional bouts of
adj. 冷的 ; 冷漠的 ; 令人失望的
depression.
vt. 令失望 ; 使沮丧 ; 使扫兴 ; 使消沉
例句:
buffet /bəˈfeɪ/
The lowest wind chill we experienced
n. 自助餐 ; 火车饮食柜台 ; 车站快餐部 was in the -70s, and we had zero
visibility.
例句:
Dinner will be a cold buffet, not a

sit-down meal. civilization /ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃn/
n. 文明，文化 ; 开化，教化 ; 修养 ; 文明社会
canteen /kænˈtin/ 例句:
n. 小卖部 ; 食堂，小饭馆 ; 水罐 ; 餐具盒，炊具箱 We're in an advanced civilization.

例句:
conquer?
They have an airstrip, a canteen, a When Saunders returned to civilization
tourist shop and a basketball court. he ate a lot of food.
canvas /ˈkænvəs/ cliche /kli'ʃeɪ/

n. 帆布 ; 油画（布） n. 陈词滥调
vt. 用帆布覆盖
例句:
adj. 帆布制的
It has become a cliche to say that
例句:
Prague is the most beautiful city in
Tarka and I shared 30 square feet on Europe.
the canvas.
crevasse /krɪˈvæs/
cardboard /ˈkɑrdbɔrd/
n. 破口，崩溃处，裂缝
vt. 使有裂缝
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例句: depot /ˈdipoʊ/

Crevasses are deep cracks in a glacier n. 仓库 ; 火车站或汽车站 ; 航空站 ; [军]补给站
and can be very dangerous. v. 把…存放在储藏处
adj. 药性持久的
curiosity /ˌkjʊriˈɑsəti/ 例句:
Food depots are used to store food on

n. 好奇心，爱打听的癖性 ; 奇人 ; 奇物，古玩 ; 奇
an expedition.
特性
例句:
Children show curiosity about downhill /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/

everything. adv. 向山下 ; 如下坡一般 ; 每况愈下
adj. 向下的，下降的 ; 倾斜的 ; [体]下降滑雪的
n. 下坡路 ; 滑降
curse /kɜrs/
例句:
vt.& vi. 诅咒 ; 咒骂 ; 使苦恼，使困苦 ; 把（某人）
We still had 100 miles to go downhill
逐出教门
on very slippery rock-hard blue ice.
n. 诅咒 ; 咒语 ; 祸害，祸因 ; 咒逐，逐出教门
例句:
Certainly, if in the future we learn eloquent /ˈɛləkwənt/

there is an area of the human brain adj. 雄辩的，有口才的 ; 有说明力的 ; 富于表情
that lights up when one curses 的，逼真的 ; 动人的
oneself, I won't be at all surprised.
例句:
an eloquent speech
custom-made /ˌkʌstəmˈmed/ an eloquent speaker
adj. 定做的，订制的
例句: eloquently /ˈɛləkwəntlɪ/

We blogged live every evening from the adv. 善辩地，富于表现力地
tent via a laptop and a custom-made
例句:
satellite transmitter.
He talked so eloquently about fear and
about the odds of success, and indeed
debilitate /dɪˈbɪlɪˌtet/ the odds of survival.
vt. 使虚弱 ; 使衰弱
例句: exploration /ˌɛkspləˈreʃən/

It was a peculiar feeling, and a real n. 探测，勘探，探险 ; 搜索，研究 ; [医]探查术
surprise to me to be debilitated to
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that degree.
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As a kid, I was inspired by the frostbite /ˈfrɔstbaɪt/

literature of adventure and
n. 冻伤 ; 冻疮 ; 霜寒
exploration.
vi. 参加冬季帆船比赛
vt. 使冻伤 ; 使受霜害
faint /fent/ 例句:
adj. 微弱的，模糊的 ; 软弱的 ; 无勇气的 ; 将昏倒似 I've got some very faint, probably
的 covered in makeup now, frostbite
vi. 头晕，昏过去 ; 渐渐不明，消失 scars.
n. 昏厥，昏倒
例句:
gear /gɪr/
I've got some very faint, probably
n. 齿轮 ; 排挡 ; 传动装置 ; 衣服
covered in makeup now, frostbite
vi. 接上 ; 调和
scars.
vt. 使适应 ; 装上齿轮 ; 用齿轮连接
例句:
finite /ˈfaɪˌnaɪt/
To kick into high gear means to work at
adj. 有限的 ; [语]限定的 ; [数]有穷的，有限的 top speed or efficiency.
n. 有限性 ; 有限的事物
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genome /ˈdʒinoʊm/
If something is finite, it has an end
n. 基因组，染色体组
or limit.
例句:
food for thought /fud fɔr θɔt/

the human genome
引人深思的事
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genuine /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/
adj. 真正的 ; 坦率的，真诚的 ; 血统纯粹的，纯种

I hope in that you might find some food
的 ; [医学]真性的
for thought.
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foreground /ˈfɔrgraʊnd/
Fake designer watches are sold at a
fraction of the price of the genuine
n. 前景 ; 突出的地方，最显著的位置 article.
例句:
You can see the ice in the foreground glacial /ˈɡleʃəl/

and the sort of rubbly rock behind
adj. <地>冰的，冰河[川]的 ; 冰河期的 ; 极冷的
that.
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a glacial landscape hindsight /ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt/

glacial deposits
n. 后见之明 ; （步枪的）照尺 ; 表尺
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glib /ɡlɪb/
With hindsight it is easy to say they
adj. <贬>（演讲者或演讲）油腔滑调的 ; 不诚恳的 ; should not have released him.
未经思考的 ; 肤浅的
例句:
hoover up
For years, I'd been writing glib lines
例句:
in sponsorship proposals about pushing
the limits of human endurance. The US and Canada usually hoover up
most of the gold medals.
grunt /ɡrʌnt/
vi. 作呼噜声 ; （指人）发出类似的哼声

hubris /ˈhjubrɪs/
vt. 咕哝着说 ; 发哼声，咕哝 n. 骄傲自大，自恃

n. （猪等的）呼噜声 ; 咕哝，牢骚
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He thought he was above the law and was
When I told her what had happened she ultimately punished for his hubris.
just grunted and turned back to her
book.
humble /ˈhʌmbəl/
hallowed /ˈhæloʊd/
adj. 谦逊的 ; 简陋的 ; （级别或地位）低下的 ; 不大
的
adj. 神圣的 vt. 使谦恭 ; 轻松打败（尤指强大的对手） ; 低声下
气
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one of the theatre's most hallowed
traditions The glacier made him feel extremely
humble.
In my humble opinion, you were in the
haul /hɔl/ wrong.
After his journey, Saunders was deeply
vt.& vi. 拖，拉
humbled.
vt. 运送 ; 传讯
n. 拖 ; 大批赃物 ; 一网的捕获量 ; 拖运货物的距离
vi. 强迫（某人）去某处
inauspicious /ˌɪnɔˈspɪʃəs/
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adj. 不祥的 ; 凶兆的 ; 不幸的 ; 倒霉的
The wagons were hauled by horses.
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If something is inauspicious, it makes marvelous /ˈmɑrvələs/

people think success is not likely.
adj. 引起惊异的 ; 不可思议的 ; 非凡的 ; 神乎其神
例句:
incapacitated I think it's a marvelous thing that
adj. [法]丧失能力 humans can exist 365 days of the year
v. 使无能力，使不适合( incapacitate的过去式和过 with hamburgers and hot showers and
去分词 ) movie theaters.
例句:
Hypothermia can leave humans oasis /oʊˈeɪsɪs/

incapacitated.
n. （沙漠中的）绿洲 ; （困苦中）令人快慰的地方
（或时刻） ; 乐土，宜人之地 ; 慰藉物
inhabit /ɪnˈhæbɪt/ 例句:
vt. 居住 ; 在…出现 ; 填满 a green oasis in the heart of the city

vi. 居住 an oasis of calm
例句:
The South Pole is now inhabited year obscure /əbˈskjʊr/

round.
adj. 昏暗的，朦胧的 ; 晦涩的，不清楚的 ; 隐蔽的 ;
不著名的，无名的
intact /ɪn'tækt/ vt. 使…模糊不清，掩盖 ; 隐藏 ; 使难理解

n. 某种模糊的或不清楚的东西
adj. 完整无缺的，未经触动的，未受损伤的 ; 原封
例句:
不动的 ; 完好无缺 ; 完好无损
When we got down to the mouth of the
例句:
glacier, we found fresh snow had
Most of the house remains intact even obscured the dozens of deep crevasses.
after two hundred years.
odds /ɑdz/
interior /ɪnˈtɪriə(r)/
n. 希望，可能性 ; 几率，胜算 ; 掣肘的事情 ; 逆境
n. 内部 ; 内地 ; 内政 ; 内心
adj. 内部的 ; 内地的，国内的 ; 内面的例句:
Our time is too short and our odds are

例句:
too long to wait for second comings.
The original interior of the hotel has
been replaced.
So ill-equipped are we all, to panel /ˈpænəl/
envision one another's interior
workings and invisible arms.
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n. 镶板 ; 面 ; （门、墙等上面的）嵌板 ; 控制板
vt. 选定（陪审团） ; 把…分格 ; 在…上置鞍垫 ;
把…镶入框架内 ration /ˈræʃən, ˈreʃən/
例句: n. 定量 ; 配给量 ; 口粮 ; 合理的量，正常量

vt. 限量供应，配给供应 ; 给与…一天口粮 ; 供给
We had a flexible photovoltaic panel
（兵士）伙食，限定（粮食等）
over the tent.
例句:
Their food was running out, so they had

peculiar /pɪˈkjuljɚ/ to eat half rations.
adj. 奇怪的，古怪的 ; 异常的 ; 特有的，特殊的

n. 专有特权，专有财产 ; [多用于英国]特殊教堂
rocky /ˈrɑki/
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adj. 多岩石的 ; 坚如磐石的，坚硬的 ; 麻木的 ; 头晕
It was a peculiar feeling, and a real
目眩的
surprise to me to be debilitated to
that degree. 例句:
Rocky planets are significantly more

complex because they contain a much
perfection /pərˈfekʃn/ greater diversity of materials.
n. 完美 ; 完善 ; 最后加工 ; 圆满
例句: safety net /ˈsefti nɛt/

The novel achieves a perfection of form
n. 安全网 ; 安全保障
that is quite new.
例句:
He had a safety net of planes, phones,

photovoltaic /ˌfoʊtoʊvɒl'teɪk/ and tracking beacons.
adj. 光电池的
例句: scar /skɑr/

We had a flexible photovoltaic panel
n. 伤痕 ; 精神上的创伤 ; 有损外观的地方 ; 砏岩，
over the tent.
露岩，断崖，峭壁
vt. 使留下伤痕 ; 使留下长久性伤害的痕迹
vi. 结疤 ; 留下疤痕
plateau /plæˈtoʊ/
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n. 高原 ; 平稳时期，稳定水平 ; 停滞期
His face was scarred by frostbite.
v. 进入停滞期 ; 达到平稳状态
His years in prison have left deep
例句: scars.
High on the Antarctic plateau, over I've got some very faint, probably
10,000 feet, it's very windy, very covered in makeup now, frostbite
cold, very dry, we were exhausted. scars.
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shimmer /ˈʃɪmɚ/ In fact, I don't think it's even traded

above six, except for a couple of
vi. 闪烁，发微光
little spikes.
n. 微光 ; 闪光
They're the spikes on our boots that
例句: we have for traveling over this blue
ice on the glacier.
The sea was shimmering in the
sunlight.
sponsorship /ˈspɑnsərʃɪp/
sledge /slɛdʒ/ n. 赞助 ; 发起 ; 倡议 ; 保证人
n. 雪橇，雪车 ; 大锤例句:
vi. 乘雪橇
For years, I'd been writing glib lines
vt. 用雪橇运载 ; 乘雪橇 ; 用大锤打
in sponsorship proposals about pushing
例句: the limits of human endurance.
We had a finite amount of food in the

sledges to make this journey, so we
were trying to string that out.
starvation /stɑrˈveɪʃn/
n. 挨饿 ; 饥饿 ; 饿死 ; 绝食
slippery /ˈslɪpəri/
例句:
Millions will face starvation next year

adj. 狡猾的 ; 滑溜的 ; 不可靠的
as a result of the drought.
例句:
We still had 100 miles to go downhill

on very slippery rock-hard blue ice.
string out /strɪŋ aʊt/
排列成行，拖延时间
spartan /ˈspɑrtn/
例句:
They seem determined to string the

adj. 斯巴达的，斯巴达式的 ; 纪律性强或严于自律
talks out for an indefinite period.
的 ; 简朴的，节约的 ; 精炼的
n. 斯巴达 ; 斯巴达式的人
例句: striving /straɪvɪŋ/

Living conditions were quite spartan. v. 努力奋斗，力求( strive的现在分词 )
例句:
spike /spaɪk/ our striving for perfection
n. 长钉 ; 细高跟 ; （防滑）鞋钉 ; 尖状物

vt. 加烈酒于 ; 以大钉钉牢 ; 用尖物刺伤 ; 打乱某人
的计划
stubbornness
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n. 倔强，顽强 ; 牛性 ; 牛脾气 ; 犟劲 railway station.
例句:
I was committed to my plan out of sheer tide over /taɪd ˈovɚ/

stubbornness.
v. 度过，克服 ; 渡
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succinct /səkˈsɪŋkt/
I was forced to make the decision to
adj. 简明的，简洁的，简练的 ; <古>束紧的，像是 call for a resupply flight, a ski
用腰带围绕的 plane carrying eight days of food to
tide us over that gap.
例句:
If something is succinct, it is clearly

and briefly expressed. torture /ˈtɔrtʃə(r)/
n. 拷问 ; 折磨 ; 痛苦 ; （精神上或肉体上的）折磨
superficial /ˌsupərˈfɪʃl/ vt. 使痛苦 ; 使苦恼 ; 使焦急 ; 曲解
例句:
adj. 表面（上）的 ; 肤浅的，缺乏深度的 ; 一知半
解的 The interview was sheer torture from
start to finish.
例句:
There are very few superficial signs

that I've been away. tough /tʌf/
adj. 坚强的，坚韧的，不屈不挠的 ; 艰苦的，困难
swear /swer/ 的，难办的 ; 牢固的，强壮的 ; 粗暴的

n. 粗暴的人 ; 暴徒，恶棍
v. 发誓 ; 咒骂 vt. <口>忍耐，忍受（常与out连用）
n. 发誓，宣誓 ; 咒骂 adv. 强硬地，顽强地 ; 以强硬的态度
例句: 例句:
I've had to write some notes to avoid Calling for that plane was one of the
too much grunting and swearing in the toughest decisions of my life.
next 17 minutes.
transmitter /trænsˈmɪtɚ, trænz-/

terrain /təˈren/
n. 传送者 ; 传达者 ; 发射机 ; 发报机
n. 地形，地势 ; 地面，地带 ; [地理]岩层 ; （知识
例句:
的）领域范围
We blogged live every evening from the
例句:
tent via a laptop and a custom-made
One of Shackleton's men described satellite transmitter.
crossing this sort of terrain as like
walking over the glass roof of a
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unassisted /ˌʌnəˈsɪstɪd/ An amnesic drug makes you forget what

happened.
adj. 无帮助的，独立的
例句:
We got there on foot, unassisted,

appetite /ˈæpɪˌtaɪt/
unsupported, by the hardest route. n. 欲望 ; 胃口，食欲 ; 嗜好，爱好
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uncharted /ˌʌnˈtʃɑrtɪd/ He suffered from headaches and loss of

appetite.
adj. 未知的，图上未标明的
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An area that hasn't been mapped yet is

colonoscopy /ˌkoʊlənə'skɒpɪ/
called uncharted territory. n. 结肠镜检查（术）

I think we were stepping into
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uncharted territory in a human sense.
The surprise is that Patient A had a
much worse memory of the colonoscopy
utterly /ˈʌtəli/ than Patient B.
adv. 全然，完全地 ; 彻底地，绝对的 ; 十足地 ; 十

分 confront sb with sb/sth
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You become utterly incapacitated.
Making decisions often confronts people
with a choice between the two selves.
Part 2
adjudicate /əˈdʒudɪˌket/
confront sb with sb/sth
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vt. 判决，宣判 ; 当…的评判员（或裁判员、仲裁
人） Making decisions often confronts people
n. 判决，宣判 ; 裁判员) with a choice between the two selves.
例句:
Their purpose is to adjudicate disputes correlation /ˌkɔrəˈleɪʃn/

between employers and employees.
n. 相互关系 ; 相关性
例句:
amnesic /æmˌnɪzɪk/
He wants to demonstrate how low the
adj. 遗忘的 ; 失去记忆的 ; 失去存储的 ; 引起遗忘的 correlation is between the happiness
of the two selves.
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discrepancy /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/ It's dreadful the way they treat their

staff.
n. 矛盾 ; 不符合（之处）
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A discrepancy is an inconsistency
endow /ɛnˈdaʊ/
between two things. vt. 捐赠，资助 ; 赋予，赐予
例句:
distinction /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ In her will, she endowed a scholarship

in the physics department.
n. 区别 ; 荣誉 ; 特质 ; 卓越
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He emphasizes the distinction between

entity /ˈɛntɪti/
feeling happy in one's life and n. 实体 ; 实际存在物 ; 本质

feeling happy about one's life.
例句:
We need to draw a distinction between
the two events. These countries can no longer be viewed
as a single entity.
distinctly /dɪˈstɪŋktlɪ/
flawed / flɔd/
adv. 明显地 ; 无疑地 ; 确实地 ; 逼真
adj. 有缺点的 ; 有缺陷的 ; 错误的
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The two techniques are distinctly
different. He begins the talk by contrasting
people's strong interest in happiness
with their flawed understanding of it.
dominance /ˈdɑmənəns/
n. 优势 ; 支配 ; 统治 ; 优性 glorious /ˈɡlɔriəs,ˈɡlor-/
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adj. 辉煌的 ; 荣誉的 ; 极好的 ; <口>非常愉快的
The ability of a firm to set or control
例句:
market prices is a sign of dominance.
Both her daughters have glorious red
hair.
dreadful /ˈdrɛdfəl/
adj. 可怕的 ; 令人畏惧的 ; 讨厌的，糟透了的，丑 inconsistency /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

陋的 ; 糟糕的
n. <英>惊险小说[杂志] n. 不一致，不协调 ; 前后矛盾，不一贯
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There is some inconsistency between the A poll is a sampling of people's

witnesses' evidence and their earlier attitudes and opinions.
statements.
procedure /prəˈsidʒɚ/
justify /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪ/
n. 程序，手续 ; 工序，过程，步骤 ; 诉讼程序，
vt. 证明…有理 ; 为…辩护 ; 对…作出解释（议会的）议事程序 ; 〈罕〉进行
vi. 整理版面 ; 证明合法
例句:
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The study compared patients' perception
Her success had justified the faith her of pain during the procedure and after
teachers had put in her. it.
lump /lʌmp/ reflective /rɪˈflɛktɪv/
n. 块，团 ; 肿块 ; 许多，大量 ; 笨拙的人 adj. 反射的，反映的 ; 反省性的 ; （指人、心情

vi. 结成块 ; 成团 ; 笨重地行走等）深思熟虑的 ; （指物体表面）反光的
vt. 使成团，使成块 ; 使团结在一起 ; 把…混在一起
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adj. 成团的，成块的
adv. 很，非常 The study shows that people's memory of
happiness is not necessarily
例句:
reflective of reality.
You can't lump all Asian languages
together.
reluctance /rɪˈlʌktəns/
perception /pərˈsepʃn/
n. 不愿意，勉强 ; [电]磁阻 ; 反应式
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n. 知觉 ; 觉察（力） ; 观念 ; （农作物的）收获
It was with great reluctance that she
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took early retirement.
The patients' perception of how painful
the procedure was influenced by how
they felt at the end. sampling /ˈsæmplɪŋ/
n. 抽样 ; 取样 ; （乐曲的）节录 ; 选录
poll /poʊl/ 例句:
n. 民意调查 ; 投票选举 ; 投票数 ; 头部 A poll is a sampling of people's

vt. 得到（一定数目的）选票 ; 对…进行调查 ; 修 attitudes and opinions.
剪 ; 修剪
vi. 投票 ; 作民意调查
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scholar /ˈskɑlə(r)/
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n. 奖学金获得者 ; 学者 ; 聪颖勤奋的学生 ; 〈俚〉例句:

有文化的人，有某种文科知识的人
The bottom line is that we have to make
例句: a decision today.
His talk is directed towards both

ordinary people and scholars thinking
about happiness.
trace /tres/
vt. 跟踪，追踪 ; 追溯，探索 ; 探索 ; 查找

vi. 沿着一小径或道路前进 ; 可以追溯的
screech /skritʃ/ n. 痕迹，踪迹 ; 微量，极少量 ; [植]（脉）迹 ; 痕迹
n. 尖叫声，尖锐的声音例句:
vt.& vi. 发出尖叫声，发出尖锐刺耳的声音 ; 发出恐
Most of life's moments don't leave a
惧或痛苦的叫喊声
trace in people's memory.
例句: It's interesting to trace what happens
to people who move to California to
Monkeys were screeching in the trees.
get happier.
substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtut/
tyranny /ˈtɪrəni/
vt.& vi. 代替，替换，代用
n. 暴虐 ; 专横 ; 暴行
n. 代替者 ; 替补（运动员） ; 替代物 ; [语法学]代用
词例句:
vi. 用…替代
The children had no protection against
例句: the tyranny of their father.
Paul's father only saw him as a

substitute for his dead brother.
undergo /ˌʌndərˈgoʊ/
vt. 经历，经验 ; 遭受，承受

symphony /ˈsɪmfəni/
例句:
n. 交响乐，交响曲 ; 序曲，插曲 ; 〈古〉和谐，和
Some children undergo a complete
谐的东西
transformation when they become
例句: teenagers.
He said he'd been listening to a
symphony, and it was absolutely
glorious music and at the very end of unwillingness /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/
the recording. n. 不情愿，勉强
例句:
the bottom line /ði ˈbɑtəm laɪn/ A reluctance to do something means an

unwillingness to do it.
n. 本质内容
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vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ more.
vi. 消失 ; 突然不见 ; 消亡，消灭 ; [数]化为零

vt. 使消失，使不见 backup /ˈbækˌʌp/
n. [语音学]消失音，弱化音
n. 支持，后援 ; 阻塞 ; <计>备份文件 ; [乐]伴奏
例句:
adj. 备用的，后补的 ; 支持性的 ; 伴奏的
To disappear without a trace means to
例句:
suddenly vanish without any
explanation. I built a backup plan in case the Lord
decided to come back early.
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bamboozle /bæmˈbuzəl/
Antichrist vt. <口>欺骗，使迷惑
例句:
例句:
Antichrist
They had been duped, hoodwinked,
bamboozled.
Congress
例句: baptism /ˈbæpˌtɪzəm/
Congress will vote on the proposals

tomorrow.
altar /ˈɔltɚ/
n. 祭坛，圣坛 ; 圣餐台
例句:
n. （基督教的）洗礼 ; 严峻考验
As my grandmother made her way to the
例句:
altar, I snuck right in behind her,
because I knew for sure that she was I had dipped my head not once, but
going to heaven. twice in that snot-inducing baptism
pool.
alumni /əˈlʌmnaɪ/
n. （男）校友，（男）毕业生 ; 校友( alumnus的名

belongings /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋz/
词复数 ) n. 动产 ; 财物 ; 家眷 ; 亲属
例句: 例句:
Although he had less money than the Many of them carried all of their
alumni, Tony helped his community belongings in a backpack to avoid
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losing them in a homeless shelter.
certitude /ˈsɜrtɪtud/
bind /baɪnd/
n. 确信
vt. 约束 ; 装订 ; 捆绑 ; （用长布条）缠绕
例句:
vt.& vi. （使）结合
n. 窘境，困境 ; 捆绑 ; 植物的藤蔓 "You will like Rome," he said, with
absolute certitude.
例句:
We could bind the wounds of a broken

country, one social business at a chaff /tʃæf/
time.
n. 谷壳 ; 逗弄 ; 切碎的干草或稻草 ; 无价值的东西
vt. 打趣，开玩笑
brick /brɪk/ 例句:
My eyes clenched tighter so I wouldn't

n. 砖，砖块 ; 砖块状物体 ; 一砖的厚度 ; 〈口〉大
好人 see the wheat being separated from the
vt. 用砖建造、砌或铺 ; 用砖围住或堵住 chaff.

adj. 用砖做的 ; 似砖的
例句:
charismatic /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/
We hardly realize the human price we
adj. 有魅力的 ; 神赐能力的 ; 神授
pay when we fail to question one
brick, because we fear it might shake 例句:
our whole foundation. We speak in the tongues of charismatic
leaders that promise to solve all our
problems.
burglar /ˈbɜrglə(r)/
n. 窃贼 ; 破门盗窃者 ; 夜盗
choir /kwaɪr/
例句:
My hands tied behind my back and a

burglar's gun pressed to my head.
capitalism /ˈkæpɪtlˌɪzəm/
n. 资本主义（制度） ; 资本（或财富）的拥有 ; 资
本（私人占有和生产盈利）的支配地位
n. 教堂的唱诗班 ; 唱诗队 ; 公开表演的合唱团 ;
例句: （教堂）唱经楼
Having been trained at the West Point 例句:

of capitalism, this struck us as a
The choir stayed in the choir stand.
revolutionary idea.
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clay /kle/ deed /did/
n. 黏土，泥土 ; （相对于灵魂而言的）人体，肉体 ; n. 行为 ; 行动 ; <律>契约 ; 证书

似黏土的东西 ; 克莱（男子名， Clayton 的昵称） v. 立契转让
vt. 用黏土处理
例句:
例句:
I sat with the titans of our time as
She moulded the clay into the shape of they celebrated their peers and their
a head. good deeds.
compel /kəmˈpɛl/ demise /dɪˈmaɪz/
vt. 强迫，迫使 ; 强制发生，使不得不 n. 死亡 ; （不动产的）转让 ; 让位

v. 遗赠 ; 让位
例句:
例句:
This doubt compels me to renounce the
role of savior. The paths laid out for us seem to lead
to our demise.
congregation /ˌkɑŋgrɪˈgeɪʃn/
n. （教堂里的）会众 ; 集会 ; 集合 ; 人群
desolation /ˌdɛsəˈleʃən, ˌdɛz-/
n. 遗弃 ; 荒凉 ; 破坏 ; 凄凉
例句:
例句:
Every faction of the congregation took
its place. We went on 8,000 miles across America
in the summer of 2013 through the
desolation of Detroit.
countless /ˈkaʊntlɪs/
adj. 无数的，多得数不清的 ; 恒河沙数 ; 指不胜屈 ;

数不胜数
dialysis /daɪˈælɪsɪs/
n. 透析，分离 ; 断离 ; 渗析
例句:
例句:
I've warned her countless times.
I had finally realized that I was the
dialysis for a country that needed a
creaky /ˈkriki/ kidney transplant.
adj. 嘎吱作响的 ; 老朽的 ; 破旧的
例句: dip /dɪp/

the country's creaky legal machinery
vt. 浸 ; （把烛芯浸在融蜡里）制造（蜡烛） ; 把
a creaky old chair （汽车前灯）的远光调为近光 ; 洗药水浴
vt.& vi. （使）微降，（使）下沉 ; （使）向下再向
上
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n. 浏览 ; （通常指暂时的）减少 ; 洗澡 ; 倾斜 vt. 打扰，妨碍 ; 使骚动 ; 使不安，使烦恼 ; 妨碍睡

vi. 浸水 ; 提取 ; （轻度或暂时地）减少 ; 浏览眠（休息等）
例句: 例句:
I had dipped my head not once, but I was disturbed because I had finally
twice in that snot-inducing baptism realized that I was the dialysis for a
pool. country that needed a kidney
transplant.
dirge /dɜrdʒ/
n. 挽歌 ; 忧伤的歌，哀歌
drape in
例句:
例句:
The creaky wooden pews were draped in
The organ rolled on in to add to the
worn-down red fabric.
dirge.
disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntm
dupe /dup/
ənt/ vt. 欺骗 ; 愚弄
n. 易受骗的人，上当者
n. 失望，扫兴 ; 令人失望的行为（人）
例句:
例句:
They soon realized they had been
The elderly were too proud to show
duped.
disappointment, but he wasn't.
disbelief /ˌdɪsbɪˈlif/
evangelism /ɪˈvændʒəˌlɪzəm/
n. 福音传道，福音主义，福音传道者的工作
n. 不相信，怀疑
例句:
例句:
But it was this journey of evangelism
It simply is not true to say that we
that led me to the rather different
live in an age of disbelief.
gospel that I've come to share with
you today.
disruption /dɪs'rʌpʃn/
n. 分裂，瓦解 ; 破裂，毁坏 ; 中断 every nook and

例句: cranny /ˈɛvri nʊk ənd ˈkræni/
The strike caused serious disruptions. 方方面面
例句:
disturb /dɪˈstɜrb/ The wind blew into every nook and

cranny.
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folk /foʊk/
fabric /ˈfæbrɪk/ n. 民族 ; 人们 ; 〈口〉家属，亲戚 ; 民间音乐
adj. 民间的 ; 普通平民的 ; 流传民间的 ; 普通百姓的
n. 织物 ; 布 ; 构造 ; （建筑物的）结构（如墙、地
面、屋顶）：质地例句:
例句: I'd like a job working with old folk or

kids.
cotton fabric
furnishing fabrics
gala /ˈgeɪlə/
faction /ˈfækʃən/ n. 节日 ; 庆祝
adj. 节日的 ; 欢乐的
n. 派系 ; 派系斗争 ; 内讧 ; 纪实与虚构相结合的电
影例句:
例句: It began one evening almost a year ago

at the Museum of Natural History in
Every faction of the congregation took
New York City, at a gala for alumni of
its place.
Harvard Business School.
faithfully /ˈfeɪθfəli /
glaring /ˈglerɪŋ/
adv. 忠实地 ; 诚心诚意地 ; 如实地
adj. 耀眼的，闪闪发光的 ; 炫耀的，显眼的 ; 瞪眼
例句: 的 ; 粗俗的
I had knelt faithfully at the altar of v. 怒目而视(glare的现在分词) ; 发强光
the American Dream, praying to the 例句:
gods of my time of success, and money,
It wasn't the glaring inequality that
and power.
made me want to cry.
firm /fɜrm/
gospel /ˈgɑspl/
adj. 坚固的，坚牢的 ; 坚定的，坚决的 ; 严格的 ; 确
n. 真理，信条 ; 福音音乐 ; <新约>四福音书 ; 原则
定的
adj. 传播福音的 ; 福音赞美诗的
vt.& vi. 使坚固 ; 使坚实
n. 商号，商行 ; 公司 ; 企业 ; 工作集体例句:
adv. 坚定地，稳固地
But it was this journey of evangelism
vt. 使坚定，使牢固
that led me to the rather different
vi. 变坚实，变稳固
gospel that I've come to share with
例句: you today.
With a firm grip on my hand, he pulled
me away.
graveyard /ˈgreɪvjɑrd/
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n. 墓地 The glacier made him feel extremely

humble.
例句:
In my humble opinion, you were in the
And from that graveyard, I began the wrong.
search once more, not because I was After his journey, Saunders was deeply
brave, but because I knew that I would humbled.
either believe or I would die.
infallible /ɪnˈfæləbəl/
grip /ɡrɪp/
adj. 绝对可靠的 ; 一贯正确的 ; 万无一失的
n. 紧握，抓牢 ; 握力 ; 掌握，理解 ; 能力，胜任 n. 一贯正确的人 ; 可靠的事物
vt. 握紧，抓牢 ; 吸引住：吸引…的兴趣或注意力 ;
例句:
引起
vi. 抓牢，紧握：保持紧握 We take the text of technological
progress to be infallible truth.
例句:
My hand gripped firmer, so I wouldn't

be the one left in the field. intern /ɪnˈtɜrn/
n. <美>住院实习医生 ; 拘禁（俘虏等） ; 扣留（船
healer /ˈhilɚ/ 只等） ; 同“interne”，同“internee”

vt. 拘留，关押
n. 医治者 ; 治疗物 ; 治病术士
例句:
例句:
I held on when I showed up at Lehman
Our healers bring no comfort to our Brothers as an intern in 2008.
wounds.
intonation /ˌɪntəˈneʃən,-to-/
hoodwink /ˈhʊdˌwɪŋk/
n. 语调，声调 ; [乐]发声，转调 ; [宗]吟诵 ; 语音的
vt. 欺诈，哄骗抑扬
例句: 例句:
She had been hoodwinked into buying a By raising his intonation, Gerald makes
worthless necklace. his speech more exciting.
humble /ˈhʌmbəl/ kneel /nil/

adj. 谦逊的 ; 简陋的 ; （级别或地位）低下的 ; 不大 vi. 跪，下跪
的
例句:
vt. 使谦恭 ; 轻松打败（尤指强大的对手） ; 低声下
气 People sometimes kneel to pray.
例句:
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mecca /ˈmɛkə/ n. 手掌 ; 手心 ; 棕榈树 ; 由Palm公司发明的一种

PDA上的操作系统
n. 麦加（沙特阿拉伯一座城市） ; 朝拜的地方 ; 仰
v. 将…藏于掌中
慕的目标 ; 发源地
例句:
例句:
He held the bird gently in the palm of
I took a pilgrimage to yet another
his hand.
mecca, Harvard Business.
pastor /ˈpæstə(r)/
miserable /ˈmɪzərəbəl, ˈmɪzrə-/
adj. 悲惨的 ; 令人痛苦的 ; 太少的 ; 卑鄙的
例句:
I spent a miserable weekend alone at

home.
noble /ˈnoʊbl/ n. 牧师
vt. 作…的牧师
adj. 高尚的 ; 贵族的 ; 外表庄严和庄重的 ; 表现出崇
高的例句:
n. 尊贵的人 ; 旧时在英国使用的金币
We had 10 minutes left, and my pastor
例句: called us out of the pews and down to
the altar because he wanted to be
a noble building
praying when midnight struck.
nonetheless /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/
pasture /ˈpæstʃə(r)/
adv. 虽然如此，但是
n. 牧草地，牧场 ; 牲畜饲养，放牧
例句: vt.& vi. 放牧
The book is too long but, nonetheless, vi. 吃草
informative and entertaining. 例句:
The cattle were put out to pasture.
palm /pɑm/
pension /ˈpɛnʃən/
n. 退休金，养老金 ; 膳宿费 ; 生活津贴 ; 寄宿学校

vt. 发给…养老金[退休金] ; 准予退休，强迫退休
（并发给退休金）
例句:
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He started the program with money from vt.& vi. 布道，讲道 ; 宣扬 ; 说教 ; 讲（道）
his pension. n. 〈口〉讲道，说教
例句:
pew /pju/ There was no length to which I would

not go to preach this gospel.
predecessor /ˈpredəsesə(r)/
n. 前任，前辈 ; 原有事物，前身 ; <古>祖先
例句:
They had waited their whole lives for

n. 座位 ; 教堂长椅 ; 会众 this moment, just as their medieval
v. 排座位 predecessors had longed for the end of
例句: the world.
The first two rows of pews were

occupied by the families of the bride prophecy /ˈprɑfəsi/
and groom.
n. 预言 ; 预言能力 ; 预言书
例句:
pilgrimage /ˈpɪlɡrəmɪdʒ/
Some of us may believe in the prophecy
n. 朝圣之旅 ; 参拜圣地 ; 人生的旅程，一生 ; 漫游 of Tony Robbins.
vi. 去朝圣，去参拜圣地 ; 漫游
例句:
rapture /ˈræptʃɚ/
I took a pilgrimage to yet another
mecca, Harvard Business. n. 极度欢喜
vt. 使…狂喜
例句:
plague /pleɡ/
Charles listened with rapture to her
n. 瘟疫 ; 灾害，折磨 singing.
vt. 使染瘟疫 ; 使痛苦，造成麻烦
例句:
renounce /rɪˈnaʊns/
All I had to do was avoid taking the
mark of the beast, fight off demons, vt. 放弃，抛弃 ; 拒绝，否认 ; 宣布与…决裂，断绝
and plagues. 关系 ; 垫牌
vi. 放弃 ; 垫牌
n. 牌戏中的垫牌
preach /pritʃ/ 例句:
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This doubt compels me to renounce the savior /'seɪvjə/

role of savior.
n. 救助者 ; 救星 ; (S-)救世主 ; 上帝
例句:
replica /ˈrɛplɪkə/
He knew he wasn't a savior so he
n. 复制品 rejected the role.
例句:
Under a full-size replica of a whale, I sneak /snik/

sat with the titans of our time as
vi. 潜行 ; 偷偷溜走 ; （儿童向成人）打小报告 ; 告
they celebrated their peers and their
状
good deeds.
vt. 偷窃
Amy was a younger replica of her
n. 鬼鬼祟祟的人 ; 溜走，偷偷摸摸的举动 ; 小偷 ;
mother.
告密的人
adj. 鬼鬼祟祟的，诡秘的，偷偷摸摸的
revelation /ˌrɛvəˈleʃən/ 例句:
n. [宗]天启，启示 ; 揭发，暴露 ; 被揭露出来的事 We sneaked out through the back door.

物 ; 意外的发现
例句:
structural /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/
I felt the weight of revelation.
adj. 结构（上）的，构架（上）的 ; 建筑的 ; 构造
上的 ; 组织上的
revolutionary /ˌrevəˈluʃəneri/ 例句:
adj. 革命的 ; 革命性的，创新的 ; 旋转的 My organization stood in for all the

n. 革命者，革新者 structural, systemic help that never
went to Harlem.
例句:
Having been trained at the West Point

of capitalism, this struck us as a swamp /swɑmp/
revolutionary idea.
salvation /sælˈveʃən/
n. 拯救，救助 ; 救星，救世主 ; 解救办法，救济措

施 ; 救济品
例句:
The medieval Church believed in n. 沼泽（地） ; 湿地
salvation through faith and works. vt. 淹没 ; 使沉没 ; 使陷入困难 ; 忙得不可开交

vi. 淹没，沉没
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例句: country that needed a kidney

transplant.
The country contains around 700 square
We thought this was emotion and we
km of swamp.
thought maybe emotions were
transplanted with the heart.
temptation /tɛmpˈteʃən/
n. 诱惑，引诱 ; 诱惑物 unconscionable /ʌnˈkɑnʃənəbl

例句: /
I couldn't resist the temptation to adj. 昧着良心的，不合理的，过分的 ; 没良心

open the letter. 例句:
If you are disturbed by the
titan /ˈtaɪtn/ unconscionable things that we have

come to accept, then it must be
n. 巨子；巨人；成就非凡的人 questioning time.
例句:
Under a full-size replica of a whale, I

sat with the titans of our time as
vacant /ˈvekənt/
they celebrated their peers and their adj. 空闲的 ; 空缺的 ; 空虚的 ; 茫然的
good deeds. 例句:
I found myself sitting in an urban farm
transplant /trænsˈplænt/ that had once been a vacant lot.
vt. 移植 ; 移种 ; 移民，迁移 ; 移植（器官、皮肤、

头发等） yearn /jɜrn/
n. （器官、皮肤、头发等的）移植 ; 移植物 ; 移植
vi. 渴望，切盼，向往 ; 想念，怀念，向往，留恋，
者
恋慕
vi. 迁移 ; 移居 ; 经得起移植
例句:
例句:
She yearned to escape from her office
I was disturbed because I had finally
job.
realized that I was the dialysis for a
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n. 倾泻 ; 小瀑布，瀑布状物 ; 串联
Part 1 vi. 流注 ; 大量落下
例句:
alter /ˈɔltɚ/
You go from one cell, mom and dad
vt. 改变 ; 更改 ; 改建（房屋） ; （人）变老 coming together to make one cell, in a
vi. 改变 ; 修改 cascade to 10 trillion cells.
例句:
Prosthetics have reached a level where cellular /ˈsɛljəlɚ/

they can radically alter the human
adj. 细胞的 ; 由细胞组成的 ; 多孔的 ; 蜂窝状
body.
例句:
alternate /ˈɔltərnət/
With planets that would take thousands
of years to get to, humans would need
adj. 轮流的 ; 交替的 ; 间隔的 ; 代替的 to change how their bodies age on a
vi. 交替 ; 轮流 cellular level.
vt. 使交替 ; 使轮流
n. 〈美〉（委员）代理人 ; 候补者 ; 替换物
例句:
dissipate /ˈdɪsəˌpet/
The results indicate that the water vt. 驱散 ; 使消散 ; 浪费，挥霍 ; 耗尽

alternates between high and low vi. 消散 ; 放荡，挥霍
temperatures. 例句:
So as the universe dissipates energy,
amino acid /əˌminoʊ ˈæsɪd/

there's these upstream eddies that
create biological order.
n. 氨基酸
例句:
diversify /daɪˈvɜrsɪfaɪ/
Eggs contain essential amino acids
which we depend on for good health. vt.& vi. 使多样化，多样化 ; 进入新的商业领域
例句:
ballroom /ˈbɔlˌrum, -ˌrʊm/

The culture has been diversified with
the arrival of immigrants.
n. 舞厅，跳舞场
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donee /ˌdoʊ'ni/
Does somebody want to ballroom dance?
n. 受赠者
例句:
cascade /kæˈsked/
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They used to bring in the wife or the flare /fler/

daughter of the donor so the donee
vi. 闪耀，闪光 ; 燃烧 ; 突然发怒 ; 向外张开
could tell the doctors, "Do you
vt. 使闪耀 ; 使张开 ; 用光发出信号 ; 使外倾
recognize this person?"
n. 闪光 ; 爆发 ; 反射 ; 太阳耀斑
例句:
donor /ˈdoʊnə(r)/
The flare of the match lit up his
n. 捐赠者，[医]供血者，输血者 ; [医]供血者，输血 face.
者 ; [物]施主
例句:
glimpse /ɡlɪmps/
They used to bring in the wife or the
n. 一瞥，一看 ; （古语）闪光 ; 隐约的闪现 ; 模糊
daughter of the donor so the donee
的感觉
could tell the doctors, "Do you
vi. 瞥见
recognize this person?"
例句:
He caught a glimpse of her in the

eddy /ˈɛdi/
crowd.
n. （水、烟等的）漩涡，涡流
vt.& vi. 起漩涡，旋转
例句:
heredity /həˈrɛdɪti/
n. 遗传 ; 遗传性
When an eddy shifts, you can have
periodic extinctions. 例句:
Diet and exercise can influence a
enhance /ɪnˈhæns/
person's weight, but heredity is also
a factor.
vt. 提高，增加 ; 加强
例句:
imperative /ɪmˈpɛrətɪv/
Where is it ethical to enhance a human
adj. 必要的，不可避免的 ; 命令的，专横的 ; 势在
body and where is it not ethical to
必行的 ; [语]祈使的
enhance a human body?
n. 必要的事 ; 命令 ; 规则 ; [语]祈使语气
例句:
entropy /ˈɛntrəpi/ It's imperative to modify the human
n. 熵，平均信息量 ; 负熵 species in order to survive on another
planet.
例句:
There's these little upstream eddies of

biology that create order in this implication /ˌɪmplɪˈkeʃən/
rapid torrent of entropy.
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n. 含义 ; 含蓄，含意，言外之意 ; 卷入，牵连，牵例句:

涉，纠缠 ; [逻辑学]蕴涵，蕴含
We've got this multidimensional chess
例句: board where we can change human
genetics by using viruses to attack
Does that have implications?
things like AIDS.
The second experiment, or the other
implication of this experiment, is
that all of you, all life is based on
20 amino acids.
muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/
n. 枪口，炮口 ; （防止动物咬人的）口套 ; （四足

动物的）鼻口部 ; （狗）等凸出的鼻子和口
intrasolar vt. 给（狗等）戴口套 ; 使缄默，钳制…言论 ; 封
锁…的言论 ; 〈美俚〉亲嘴
例句:
例句:
In order to develop an intrasolar
civilization, humans would have to Bright muzzle flashes were visible even
modify the body to allow long-distance through the fog.
space travel.
pacemaker /ˈpesˌmekɚ/
loosely /ˈluslɪ/
n. 领跑者 ; 带头人 ; 标兵 ; 起搏器
adv. 松散的，蓬松的 ; 轻易，轻松地，随手地，随
例句:
意地 ; 大意，粗略地，不严格的 ; 无力地，软绵绵
地 He was fitted with a heart pacemaker
after his last heart attack.
例句:
All of these thousands of loosely

connected little pieces are coming periodic /ˌpɪriˈɑdɪk/
together.
adj. 周期的 ; 定期的 ; 回归的 ; 间歇的，时而发生的
例句:
maze /mez/ Periodic checks are carried out on the
n. 迷宫 ; 迷惑 ; 错综复杂 ; 迷宫图 equipment.
vt. 使困惑 ; 使混乱 ; 迷失
例句: prosthetics /prɑsˈθetɪks/

The new mouse remembers how to navigate
n. 弥补术 ; 修复学 ; 装补学
the maze.
例句:
Prosthetics have reached a level where

multidimensional /ˌmʌltɪdaɪ' they can radically alter the human
menʃənl/ body.
adj. 多面的，多维的
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radically /ˈrædɪklɪ/ You can hold soft-boiled eggs.
adv. 根本地 ; 彻底地 ; 完全地 ; 激进地
例句: stacked /stækt/
Prosthetics have reached a level where v. 堆积( stack的过去式和过去分词 )

they can radically alter the human
例句:
body.
The fridge is stacked with food.
random /ˈrændəm/
supernova /ˌsupərˈnoʊvə/
adj. 任意的 ; 随机的 ; 胡乱的
n. 随意 ; 偶然的行动 n. （天文）超新星
例句: 例句:
DNA accumulates new ways of making Drop it near a supernova, you die.
living organisms through random

errors.
theoretically /ˌθiəˈretɪkli/
adv. 理论地，理论上
redesign /ˌridɪˈzaɪn/
例句:
v. 重新设计
It is theoretically possible for him to
n. 重新设计 ; 新设计
overrule their decision, but highly
例句: unlikely.
We're planning a redesign of the

website.
therapy /ˈθɛrəpi/
n. 治疗，疗法，疗效 ; 心理治疗 ; 治疗力

resistant /rɪˈzɪstənt/
例句:
adj. 有抵抗力的，抵抗的 ; 顽固的
We can change the gene code through
n. 抵抗者 ; 有抵抗力的东西 ; 防染剂，防腐剂
gene therapy to do away with some
例句: hereditary diseases.
If people can change the cells in their
organs, they may be able to make their
organs radiation-resistant. timescale /ˈtaɪmskeɪl/
时间表[尺度]，时标，时间量程
soft-boiled /ˈsɔftˈbɔɪld, ˈsɑft-/ 例句:
What's the timescale for the project?

adj. 半熟的
例句:
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torrent /ˈtɔrənt/ uninhabitable /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl/
n. 奔流，急流 ; 爆发，迸发 ; 连续不断 ; （质问等 adj. 不适于居住的

的）连发
例句:
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If an extinction event made the Earth
There's these little upstream eddies of uninhabitable, there would be no
biology that create order in this choice but to live in outer space.
rapid torrent of entropy.
upstream /ˈʌpˈstrim/
transplant /trænsˈplænt/
adj. 向上游的 ; 逆流而上的 ; （石油工业等）上游
vt. 移植 ; 移种 ; 移民，迁移 ; 移植（器官、皮肤、的
头发等） adv. 向上游 ; 逆流地
n. （器官、皮肤、头发等的）移植 ; 移植物 ; 移植 n. 上游部门
者
例句:
vi. 迁移 ; 移居 ; 经得起移植
The nearest town is about ten miles
例句:
upstream.
I was disturbed because I had finally
realized that I was the dialysis for a Part 2
country that needed a kidney
transplant.
We thought this was emotion and we activist /ˈæktəvɪst/
thought maybe emotions were n. 激进主义分子 ; 积极分子 ; 积极行动者
transplanted with the heart. adj. 激进主义的 ; 激进主义分子的
例句:
tuck /tʌk/ I decided to go to a lecture by a

leading health activist for the global
vt. <英俚>吃，喝 ; 折叠（衣服的）褶 ; 包起，裹
poor.
起 ; 挤进
n. 鼓声，喇叭声 ; 活力，精力 ; （袖子等上的）褶
皱 ; 卷起，盖住
aesthetic /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
例句:
adj. 美的，美学的 ; 有关美的 ; 审美的 ; 具有审美趣
She got a tummy tuck last year. 味的
n. 美学标准，美感 ; 审美观
tummy /ˈtʌmi/ 例句:
The works of art are judged on purely

n. <非正>胃，肚子
aesthetic grounds.
例句:
She got a tummy tuck last year.

biodiversity /ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈvɜrsəti/
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n. 生物多类状态，生物多样性 it lacks air circulation.
例句:
The mining project threatens one of the colonnade /ˌkɑləˈneɪd/

world's richest areas of biodiversity.
n. 石柱廊
例句:
bulldozer /ˈbʊldoʊzə(r)/
A colonnade surrounds the courtyard.
n. 推土机 ; 恐吓者，威胁者
例句:
contaminated /kən'tæməneɪtɪd/
With the community involved, he didn't
v. 把…弄脏，污染（ contaminate的过去式） ; 玷
need to pay for a bulldozer to
污，毒害，腐蚀（人的思想或品德）
excavate the hill.
adj. 被污染的
例句:
carpenter /ˈkɑrpəntə(r)/
We designed a simple strategy to clean
n. 木工，木匠 contaminated medical waste before it
v. 当木匠 ; 做木工活 enters the water table.
例句:
Bruce started a guild, and he brought descendant /dɪˈsɛndənt/

in master carpenters to train others
n. 后代 ; 后裔 ; （由过去类似物发展来的）派生物 ;
in how to make furniture by hand.
弟子
adj. 下降的 ; 祖传的
catharsis /kəˈθɑrsɪs/ 例句:
n. 宣泄 ; 情绪的抒发 ; 导泻 ; 感情（受艺术的作用 Many of them are descendants of the

而起的）净化 original settlers.
例句:
When Murphy describes his father's work engrave /ɛnˈɡrev/

as catharsis, he means it allowed him
vt. （使）铭记 ; 雕刻，镌刻 ; 深印于（心上） ; 印
to release his emotions and relax.
刷
例句:
circulation /ˌsɜrkjəˈleɪʃn/ Their names will be engraved on the
n. 流通，传播 ; 血液循环 ; 发行量 ; （某段时间 markers that hang above us.
的）社交活动
例句:
evoke /ɪˈvoʊk/
An unventilated hospital causes
vt. 产生，引起 ; 唤起
patients to get new illnesses because
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例句: guesthouse /ˈɡɛstˌhaʊs/

These columns evoke the lynchings that n. 上等旅社，宾馆
have occurred, and victims names are
例句:
engraved on them.
The house could be used as a small
country hotel or guesthouse.
excavate /ˈɛkskəˌvet/
vt. 挖掘 ; 开凿 ; 挖出 ; 发掘
vi. 发掘
guild /ɡɪld/
n. 行会，协会 ; 同业公会 ; [植]依赖植物集团

例句:
na. “gild”的变体
We had to excavate this enormous
例句:
hilltop and Bruce suggested doing it
by hand. Instead of importing furniture, Bruce
started a guild to train others in how
to make furniture by hand.
exterior /ɪkˈstɪriə(r)/
n. 外部，外面，表面，外形，外观 ; 外貌 ; [影视]外
景，[戏，影视]户外布景
gut /ɡʌt/
adj. 外面的，外部的，外表上的，表面的 n. 勇气 ; 内脏 ; 直觉 ; 肠
adj. 本能的，直觉的
例句:
vt. 毁坏（建筑物等）的内部 ; 取出…的内脏
The hallways were built outside so that
例句:
people could get fresh air and walk
around the exterior. The innovators and the early adopters
are comfortable with making those gut
decisions.
follicle /ˈfɑlɪkl/ We gutted and repainted the interior.
n. [解]囊，卵泡 ; [植]蓇葖
例句: hilltop /ˈhɪltɑp/

a hair follicle n. 小山顶
例句:
genocide /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪd/ We had to excavate this enormous

hilltop and Bruce suggested doing it
n. 种族灭绝 ; 灭种的罪行 ; 斩尽杀绝
by hand.
例句:
They've launched a campaign of genocide

against the immigrants. hoe /hoʊ/
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n. 锄头 ; 草耙，除草器 ; 锄草 rights leader named Bryan Stevenson.

vt.& vi. 用锄除（草等） ; 用锄（松土等）
vi. 用锄耕地
例句:
ivory /ˈaɪvəri, ˈaɪvri/
n. 象牙 ; 象牙制品 ; 象牙色 ; 象牙质

Hundreds of people came with shovels
adj. 象牙制的 ; 象牙色的
and hoes.
例句:
in abundance /ɪn əˈbʌndəns/

Poaching for ivory and bushmeat is
leading to global epidemic, disease
充足，丰富 ; 触处皆是 transfer and war.
例句:
If a material is in abundance there is looming /'lumɪŋ/

a lot of it.
n. 上现蜃景（光通过低层大气发生异常折射形成的
一种海市蜃楼）
infant /'ɪnfənt/
v. 隐约出现，阴森地逼近( loom的现在分词 ) ; 隐约
出现，阴森地逼近
n. 婴儿，幼儿 ; 未成年人 ; 初学者，生手
例句:
adj. 婴儿的，幼儿的 ; 幼稚的，幼小的 ; 初期的 ; 未
成年的 When that looming three-week deadline
came and then went, he was still
例句:
alive.
We asked if a birthing center could
radically reduce maternal and infant
mortality. lynch /lɪntʃ/
vt. 以私刑处死（被认为有罪的人）
infrastructure /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/
n. 私刑
例句:
n. 基础设施 ; 基础建设
They planned to build a national
例句:
memorial to the victims of lynching.
It is a long-term task to rebuild the
infrastructure of a war-torn country
such as Angola. mason /ˈmesən/
n. 石匠，泥瓦匠 ; 共济会会员 ; 梅森（人名）
intrepid /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/
v. 用砖瓦砌成
例句:
adj. 无畏的 ; 勇敢的 ; 刚毅的 ; 勇猛的
We worked with these masons to cut
例句:
these stones and form them into the
About a year ago, I read an article walls of the hospital.
about a tireless and intrepid civil
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maternal /məˈtɜrnl/ pillar /ˈpɪlɚ/
adj. 母亲的 ; 母亲般的 ; 母系的 ; 母亲方面的 n. 柱，台柱，顶梁柱 ; 墩，柱脚 ; （组织、制度、

信仰等的）核心
例句:
例句:
We asked if a birthing center could
radically reduce maternal and infant Two white marble pillars stood on
mortality. either side of the entrance.
memorial /məˈmɔriəl, -ˈmor-/ poach /poʊtʃ/
n. 纪念碑，纪念物 ; 纪念仪式 v. 水煮 ; 偷猎 ; 窃取 ; 把…踏成泥浆

adj. 纪念的 ; 悼念的
例句:
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Poaching for ivory and bushmeat is
Here we will build a new memorial that leading to global epidemic, disease
will change the identity of this city transfer and war.
and of this nation.
prioritize /praɪˈɔrətaɪz/
mountainous /ˈmaʊntənəs/
vt. 按重要性排列，划分优先顺序 ; 优先处理
adj. 多山的 ; 巨大的 ; 山一般的
例句:
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He wants to show that recognition comes
I was bumping over the mountainous to architects who prioritize novel and
hillside of Rwanda. sculptural forms.
nuisance /ˈnusns/ prosper /ˈprɑspə(r)/
n. 讨厌的东西（人，行为）麻烦事 ; 非法妨害，损 vi. 繁盛，成功

害 ; 麻烦事 vt. 使…成功 ; 使…昌盛
例句: 例句:
I don't want to be a nuisance so tell The economy prospered under his

me if you want to be alone. administration.
pickle /ˈpɪkəl/ psyche /ˈsaɪki/
vt. 腌渍（泡菜等） n. 灵魂，心灵 ; 心智，精神 ; [希腊神]塞姬（爱神丘

n. 腌菜，泡菜 ; 腌制食品 ; 遇到麻烦，处于困境比特所爱的美女）
例句: 例句:
a cheese and pickle sandwich
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She knew, at some deep level of her remission /rɪˈmɪʃən/

psyche, that what she was doing was
n. 缓和，减轻 ; 宽恕，豁免 ; 〈罕〉寄钱，汇款
wrong.
例句:
purgatory /ˈpɜrgətɔri/
If cancer goes into remission it
becomes weaker.
n. 炼狱 ; （在炼狱中的）涤罪 ; 暂时受苦的地方 ;
暂时的苦难
adj. 净化的，清洗的 renovate /ˈrɛnəˌvet/
例句: vt. 翻新，修复，整修 ; 革新，更新 ; 恢复（精神）

adj. 恢复的，革新的，翻新的
These are temporary columns, waiting in
purgatory, to be placed in the very 例句:
counties where these lynchings
His father recovered from his cancer
occurred.
and fully renovated the house with
Murphy.
racial /ˈreʃəl/
adj. 种族的 ; 人种的 ; 存在或发生于种族之间的 replicate /ˈrɛplɪˌket/
例句: vt. 复制，复写 ; 重复，反复 ; 折转 ; [生] 复制

adj. 复制的 ; 折叠的 ; [植]折转的
They have pledged to end racial
n. 复制品 ; 八音阶间隔的反覆音
discrimination in areas such as
employment. 例句:
And we're convinced that this way of
racism /ˈreˌsɪzəm/
building can be replicated across the
world.
n. 种族主义 ; 种族偏见 ; 种族歧视[隔离，迫害] ; 人
种偏见
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restoration /ˌrɛstəˈreʃən/
n. （规章制度等的）恢复 ; 复原 ; （遗失等物的）
He took Murphy on a walk around the
归还原主 ; 整修
city and showed him its history of
racism. 例句:
The first task following the disaster
racist /'reɪsɪst/
was the restoration of clean water
supplies.
n. 种族主义者
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restorative /rɪˈstɔrətɪv, -ˈstor-/
It would require the country to
adj. 有恢复健康作用的，滋补的
acknowledge its racist past.
n. 滋补品，补药 ; 兴奋剂
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例句: 例句:
It's an act of restorative justice. He was a rover and an adventurer who

finally settled down and married in
old age.
revitalize /riˈvaɪtlˌaɪz/
vt. 使恢复元气 ; 使新生 ; 使复兴

rust /rʌst/
例句:
n. 铁锈 ; 锈病，锈菌 ; 荒废，停滞 ; 锈，锈色
To revitalize something means to give vt.& vi. （使）生锈 ; [植]害锈病 ; 变钝，荒废
new life or vigor to it.
例句:
pipes covered with rust

ritual /ˈrɪtʃuəl/
n. （宗教等的）仪式 ; 例行公事，老规矩 ; 典礼
adj. 作为仪式的一部分的 ; 礼节性的 ; 例行公事的
scrape /skrep/
vt. 擦，刮 ; 擦去 ; 擦伤，刮破 ; 挖空

例句:
vi. 刮，擦 ; 搔，抓 ; 掏 ; 发出刺耳的声音
Sunday lunch with the in-laws has n. 擦，刮 ; 刮痕 ; 刮擦声 ; 刮胡子，修面
become a ritual.
例句:
He would spend every weekend scraping

rot /rɑt/ and repainting the house.
n. 腐烂，腐朽
vt.& vi. （使）腐烂，（使）腐朽
segregation /ˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeʃən/
例句:
n. 分离，隔离 ; 种族隔离 ; [化]分离，偏析 ; 熔析
Too much sugar will rot your teeth.
例句:
racial segregation
rotunda /roʊˈtʌndə/ religious segregation
n. 圆形建筑，圆形大厅
例句: shovel /ˈʃʌvəl/

And then he pointed to the Capitol n. 铲子，铁锹 ; 铲车 ; 一铲 ; 铲状物
rotunda, where George Wallace had vt. 铲，铲出 ; 用铲子挖 ; 把…胡乱投入 ; 铲除，挖
stood on its steps and proclaimed, 清
"Segregation forever." vi. 铲
例句:
rover /ˈroʊvə(r)/ Hundreds of people came with shovels

and hoes.
n. 流浪者，漫游者
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slavery /ˈslevəri, ˈslevri/ n. 空气流通 ; 通风设备 ; 通风方法 ; 公开讨论
n. 奴隶身份 ; 奴隶制度 ; 苦役，奴隶般的劳动 ; 奴例句:

役，束缚，屈从，耽迷（酒色等） How was the hospital's air ventilation
例句: improved?
the abolition of slavery
verbally /ˈvɜrbəli/
spackle /ˈspækəl/ adv. 言词上 ; 口头地 ; 照字面地 ; 作为动词
抹墙粉于… 例句:
例句: The company had received complaints

both verbally and in writing.
He would spend all year scraping paint
with this old heat gun and a spackle
knife.
vigor /ˈvɪɡɚ/
n. <美>（法律上的）效力 ; 智力 ; （语言等的）气
squeaky /ˈskwiki/ 势 ; （动，植物的）强健
adj. 吱吱响的，发轧声的例句:
例句: To revitalize something means to give

new life or vigor to it.
the abolition of slavery
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transformative /ˌtræns'fɔmətɪv/
adj. 有改革能力的，变化的，变形的 accumulate /əˈkjumjəˌlet/
例句: vt.& vi. 堆积，积累

vi. （数量）逐渐增加，（质量）渐渐提高
He believes architecture can be a
transformative engine for change. 例句:
DNA replication allows information to

spread and accumulate.
unventilated /ʌn'ventəˌleɪtɪd/
adj. 不通风的，空气不流畅的
astonishing /əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋ/
例句:
adj. 使人吃惊的，惊人的
An unventilated hospital causes
v. 使…诧异(astonish的ing形式)
patients to get new illnesses because
it lacks air circulation. 例句:
It's a story in which humans play an

astonishing and creative role.
ventilation /ˌvɛntlˈeʃən/
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be blessed with sth/sb combine will just get busted apart

again.
例句:
She's blessed with excellent health.

chaos /ˈkeɪɑs/
biosphere /ˈbaɪoʊsfɪr/
n. 混乱，紊乱 ; （天地未出现的）浑沌世界 ;
〈古〉无底深渊 ; 一团糟
n. 生物圈 ; 生物界 ; 生物层
例句:
例句:
The general tendency of the universe is
For a few days, the entire biosphere to move from order to chaos.
seemed to be on the verge of
destruction.
cite /saɪt/
vt. 引用，引证 ; [法]传讯 ; 表扬 ; [军事]传（或通）

blur /blɚ/
令嘉奖
n. 污迹，污斑 ; 模糊不清的事物 ; 暧昧不明 n. <口>例证，引文
vt.& vi. 涂污，弄脏 ; （使）变模糊，（使）难以区
例句:
分
Christian cites the example to
例句:
illustrate humans' collective learning
At first, it's just a blur, but very ability.
quickly distinct things begin to
appear in that blur.
combination /ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃn/
n. 结合 ; 联合体 ; 密码组合 ; 连裤内衣

bonanza /bəˈnænzə/
例句:
n. （突然的）财源 ; 意想不到的幸运 ; 富矿脉
What an unusual combination of
例句:
flavours!
We've stumbled on another energy
bonanza in fossil fuels.
compact /ˈkɑmˈpækt/
vt.& vi. 压紧，（使）坚实 ; 把…弄紧密，把…弄结

bust /bʌst/
实 ; 使（文体）简洁，简化 ; 变紧密，变结实
vt.& vi. 打破，打碎 adj. 紧凑的 ; 简洁的，（文体等）紧凑的 ; 小巧易
n. 半身雕塑像 ; 妇女的胸部 ; 胸围 ; 突击搜捕携带的 ; （物质）致密的，（体格）结实的
vt. 突击搜查（或搜捕） ; （使）降级，降低军阶
例句:
adj. 破碎，毁坏 ; 破产
Where you get slightly denser areas,
例句:
gravity starts compacting clouds of
In the center of a star, there's so hydrogen and helium atoms.
much energy that any atoms that
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congeal /kənˈdʒil/ adj. 密集的，稠密的 ; 浓密的，浓厚的 ; 愚钝的
vt.& vi. 使凝结，冻结 ; （指血）凝结例句:
例句: Human societies got larger, denser,

more interconnected.
The cold remains of supper had
congealed on the plate.
density /ˈdɛnsɪti/
convention /kənˈvɛnʃən/ n. 密度 ; 稠密，浓厚 ; [物]浓度，比重 ; 愚钝
n. 会议 ; 全体与会者 ; 国际公约 ; 惯例，习俗，规例句:

矩 Gravity and density are positively
例句: correlated with each other.
to hold a convention
a convention center
diverse /daɪˈvɜrs/
adj. 不同的，多种多样的 ; 变化多的 ; 形形色色的

cosmic /ˈkɑzmɪk/ 例句:
adj. 宇宙的 ; 极广阔的 The total complexity of the universe is
例句: growing because it contains more

diverse materials.
Do you believe in a cosmic plan?
cross a threshold flourish /ˈflɜrɪʃ/
vi. 挥舞 ; 茂盛，繁荣 ; 活跃，蓬勃

例句:
vt. 挥动，挥舞
Stars will create the Goldilocks n. 挥舞，挥动 ; 花样，华丽的辞藻 ; 夸张的行为或
conditions for crossing two new 手势 ; 花式吹奏
thresholds.
例句:
Because dinosaurs became extinct,

crust /krʌst/ humanity's mammalian ancestors were
able to flourish.
n. 面包皮 ; 外壳 ; 硬外皮 ; 地壳
vt. 用外皮覆盖 ; 在…上结硬皮 ; 生痂儿
vi. 结成外壳 ; 结硬皮
fragile /ˈfrædʒl/
例句:
adj. 易碎的，脆的 ; 虚弱的
a thin crust of ice
例句:
the earth's crust
As things get more complex, they get
more fragile and vulnerable.
dense /dɛns/
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fuse /fjuz/ The real beauty of DNA though is in its

imperfections.
vi. 熔化 ; 融合
vt. 使融合 ; 使融化 ; 给…装信管
n. 保险丝 ; 导火线 ; 雷管 ; 引信
instinct /ˈɪnˌstɪŋkt/
例句:
n. 本能，天性 ; 冲动 ; 天资，天才
When very large stars die, they create adj. 深深地充满着
temperatures so high that protons
例句:
begin to fuse.
Her instincts had been right.
gazillion /ɡəˈzɪljən/
interconnected
n. <口>许许多多
v. 互相连接，互相联系( interconnect的过去式和过
例句:
去分词)
Imagine the darkest, emptiest thing you
例句:
can and cube it a gazillion times, and
that's where we are. As agriculture developed, human
populations multiplied and human
societies were more interconnected.
goldilocks /'goʊldɪˌlɒks/
n. 金发姑娘，金凤花 mammalian /mæˈmeljən/

例句:
n. 哺乳动物
"Goldilocks conditions" are the adj. 哺乳动物的
conditions needed for the existence of
例句:
life.
Because dinosaurs became extinct,
humanity's mammalian ancestors were
hitch up /hɪtʃ ʌp/ able to flourish.
拉起（坐时把膝部裤管稍向上拉，以保持裤线挺
直） mote /moʊt/
例句:
n. <过时>尘埃 ; 斑点
In gases, atoms move past each other so
例句:
fast that they can't hitch up.
They form little dust motes.
imperfection /ˌɪmpərˈfekʃn/
mush /mʌʃ/
n. 不完美 ; 缺点，瑕疵
n. 软而稠的混合物或块，糊状物，玉米粥 ; 脆弱的
例句: 感情，感伤的话 ; 胆怯
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vi. 带狗撬在雪上前进 snowflake /ˈsnoʊfleɪk/

vt. 粉碎
n. 雪花，雪片
int. 走！
例句:
例句:
A single snowflake landed on her nose.
We know in our heart of hearts that the
universe does not travel from mush to
complexity.
sophisticated /səˈfɪstɪˌketɪd/
adj. 复杂的 ; 精致的 ; 富有经验的 ; 深奥微妙的

on the verge of sth v. 使变得世故 ; 使迷惑 ; 篡改(sophisticate的过去分
词形式)
例句:
例句:
If something is on the verge of
destruction, it is about to be An egg is a beautiful, sophisticated
destroyed. thing that can create even more
sophisticated things, such as
chickens.
outlast /ˌaʊtˈlæst/
vt. 比…长久，比…活得长
stabilize /ˈstebəˌlaɪz/
例句:
vt. （使）稳定，（使）稳固 ; 使稳定平衡：通过平
He can outlast anyone on the dance 衡装置维持（如，飞机或船）的稳定 ; 防止…的波
floor. 动，平抑 ; 平抑价格
vi. 变得稳定、稳固或固定
scatter /ˈskætɚ/
例句:
How do you stabilize those huge

vt. （使）散开，（使）分散，驱散
molecules that seem to be viable?
vi. 撒开 ; 分散
n. 撒布，散播
例句: staggering /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/

It copies itself and scatters the adj. 难以置信的，令人震惊的 ; 蹒跚的 ; 犹豫的
templates through the ocean. adv. 难以置信地，令人震惊地
v. 蹒跚(stagger的现在分词) ; 使…感到震惊[担心] ;
错开
shapeless /ˈʃeplɪs/
例句:
adj. <贬> 无定形的 ; 不成形的 ; 样子不好看的 ; 结
If something is staggering, it is
构混乱的
shocking and surprising.
例句:
Mush refers to something soft and

shapeless.
stumble on sth
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例句: 例句:
We've stumbled on another energy It copies itself and scatters the

bonanza in fossil fuels. templates through the ocean.
stupendous /stuˈpendəs/ uneasy /ʌnˈizi/
adj. 惊人的 ; 了不起的 ; 巨大的 ; 有重要性的 adj. 心神不安的 ; 不稳定的 ; 不舒服的
例句: 例句:
If something is stupendous, it is As you look at it, I hope you'll begin

amazing or great to feel just slightly uneasy.
swirl /swɜrl/ vent /vɛnt/
vi. 旋转，打旋 ; 眩晕 ; 盘绕 ; 大口喝酒 n. 通风孔 ; 排气孔 ; （感情等的）发泄，吐露 ;

vt. 使成漩涡 ; 使眼花 ; 打转 ; 弯曲盘旋（鸟，虫，鱼的）肛门
n. （水，风等的）旋转，漩涡 ; <美>弯曲 ; 涡状形 ; vt.& vi. 表达，发泄（感情，尤指愤怒） ; 给…开
卷状的东西孔 ; 放出 ; （通过排泄等）减轻压力
例句: 例句:
To swirl means to move in a circular air vents

motion. heating vents
telegraph /ˈtelɪgræf/ viable /ˈvaɪəbəl/
n. 电报 ; 电讯 ; 电报机 ; 信号机 adj. 切实可行的 ; 能养活的 ; 能自行生产发育的 ; 有

vt.& vi. 打电报 ; 流露出 ; 电汇 ; 用电报通知望实现的
vt. 用电报发送 ; 打电报向（某人）发指令 ; 电汇 ;
例句:
电购
How do you stabilize those huge
例句:
molecules that seem to be viable?
From about 500 years ago, humans began
to link up globally through shipping,
through telegraph, through the yolk /joʊk/
Internet.
n. 蛋黄 ; 卵黄 ; 羊毛油脂 ; 胚乳
例句:
template /ˈtɛmplɪt/ You'll now see the yolk and the white
n. 样板 ; 模板 ; 型板 have separated.
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academic L3/U1/P4 adaptable L6/U3/P2
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a L1/U1/P1
acceptable L5/U1/P4 addicted L6/U3/P3
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a bottle of L2/U3/P2
access L8/U1/P3 address sb by L6/U3/P3
a bright future L5/U1/P3
accessible L6/U3/P3 adequate L6/U1/P2
a broken heart L5/U1/P1
accident L1/U2/P2 adjacent L4/U1/P2
a bunch of L6/U3/P3
accidentally L5/U1/P4 adjudicate L8/U2/P2
a close call L6/U3/P1
accompany L6/U1/P3 adjust L6/U3/P1
a couple of L2/U2/P5
accomplice L6/U1/P4 administer L6/U1/P2
a current of L5/U3/P4
accomplish L5/U3/P3 admire L5/U3/P2
a few L2/U2/P5
accomplishment L5/U1/P3 admirer L6/U2/P3
a hidden agenda L5/U2/P3
according to L3/U2/P1 admit L4/U3/P2
a little L2/U1/P4
account for L6/U1/P3 adolescence L7/U3/P2
a lot L2/U1/P2
accountability L7/U2/P3 adopt L6/U2/P4
a lot of L2/U1/P5
accountant L6/U2/P1 adopted L6/U2/P3
a number of L3/U3/P4
accumulate L8/U3/P3 adopter L7/U1/P2
a pair of L2/U1/P3
accurate L4/U3/P3 adore L5/U1/P1
a roaring
achievement L5/U1/P4 adult L1/U2/P3
success L8/U1/P1
acid L4/U1/P3 advance L4/U2/P4
a set of L5/U1/P1
acknowledge L6/U2/P2 advancement L6/U3/P4
a shade L8/U1/P3
acquaintance L5/U3/P1 advantage L4/U3/P3
a sitting duck L7/U3/P3
acquire L5/U2/P3 advantageous L8/U1/P3
a system of L4/U1/P3
acre L8/U2/P1 adventure L3/U1/P4
a volume
acronym L6/U3/P4 adventurous L7/U2/P2
discount L5/U2/P3
across L2/U1/P3 advertise L4/U3/P3
abandoned L6/U2/P1
across the board L6/U1/P3 advertisement L5/U2/P4
abdominal L6/U1/P3
act L4/U2/P1 advertiser L4/U3/P3
ability L3/U3/P4
action L3/U3/P3 advice L4/U3/P4
abnormally L7/U3/P3
active L6/U3/P4 advisability L6/U2/P2
about L1/U1/P4
active duty L6/U3/P1 advisable L8/U1/P1
above L2/U1/P4
activist L8/U3/P2 advise L5/U2/P3
abrasion L7/U2/P1
activity L4/U2/P1 advisor L5/U2/P4
absence L6/U3/P1
actor L4/U3/P4 aerodynamic L8/U1/P3
absolute L6/U2/P3
actress L2/U1/P5 aesthetic L8/U3/P2
absorb L4/U2/P1
actually L5/U2/P1 affect L4/U3/P3
absorption L8/U1/P3
adamant L7/U3/P3 affection L8/U1/P1
abundant L6/U3/P1
adapt L5/U1/P4 affirm L7/U3/P1
abusive L6/U3/P3
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afford L3/U1/P3 already L2/U3/P2 anticipate L5/U3/P4
afraid L2/U2/P5 altar L8/U2/P3 anticlimactic L8/U2/P1
after L2/U1/P1 alter L8/U3/P1 anticlimax L8/U2/P1
afternoon L1/U2/P1 alternate L7/U2/P2 antidepressant L6/U1/P3
again L2/U3/P3 alternative L6/U3/P1 antonym L5/U3/P3
against L2/U2/P3 although L4/U3/P4 anxiety L7/U1/P1
age L1/U2/P1 altitude L3/U2/P4 any L2/U1/P1
agency L7/U1/P2 altogether L2/U3/P2 anybody L3/U2/P4
agenda L5/U2/P3 alumni L8/U2/P3 anymore L3/U3/P2
aggressive L5/U1/P1 always L2/U2/P1 anyone L2/U2/P1
aging population L3/U3/P2 am L1/U1/P5 anything L2/U1/P5
agree L2/U2/P3 amazed L5/U1/P1 anyway L2/U2/P2
agreement L4/U3/P3 amazing L5/U1/P4 anywhere L3/U1/P1
agriculture L3/U2/P4 ambitious L8/U2/P1 aorta L5/U3/P2
air L2/U3/P3 ambulance L2/U3/P3 apartment L1/U2/P2
air conditioning L3/U1/P4 amidst L8/U2/P1 apathy L6/U2/P3
airbag L6/U1/P1 amino acid L8/U3/P1 ape L8/U1/P2
aircraft L2/U3/P2 amnesic L8/U2/P2 apologize L4/U3/P4
airline L2/U2/P1 amount L4/U3/P1 apology L5/U1/P4
airplane L2/U2/P1 amplify L7/U2/P3 apparently L7/U2/P2
airport L2/U1/P4 amuse L6/U1/P1 appear L4/U2/P1
airstrip L8/U2/P1 analogy L8/U1/P2 appearance L5/U1/P4
alarm L3/U1/P1 analysis L5/U2/P3 appetite L8/U2/P2
alarming L6/U3/P1 analytical L7/U1/P2 appliance L3/U3/P1
alcohol L6/U1/P3 ancestry L8/U1/P3 applicant L4/U3/P1
algorithm L6/U2/P1 anchor L7/U2/P3 application L3/U2/P3
alien L8/U1/P2 ancient L5/U2/P2 apply L3/U2/P3
align L8/U1/P2 anger L5/U1/P1 appoint L6/U2/P3
alive L2/U3/P3 angle L2/U2/P4 appointment L2/U3/P3
all L2/U1/P4 angry L2/U2/P3 appreciate L3/U3/P2
all kinds of L3/U2/P1 animal L3/U1/P2 appreciation L5/U1/P3
all over the world L2/U2/P1 ankle L4/U1/P1 apprehensive L5/U1/P3
all-consuming L8/U2/P1 annihilate L8/U1/P2 apprentice L3/U3/P4
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all-nighter L7/U1/P1 announcement L3/U3/P3 appropriate L5/U3/P1
allow L3/U3/P4 annoyed L6/U1/P1 appropriately L5/U3/P1
allow for L4/U3/P3 anonymity L6/U2/P1 approval L5/U2/P3
ally L6/U2/P3 another L2/U1/P4 approve L5/U2/P1
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along L2/U3/P2 antibiotic L6/U3/P2 archer L7/U3/P3
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argue L4/U2/P2 assembly L7/U3/P1 autobiography L4/U3/P2
argument L5/U3/P4 assert L6/U2/P2 autocrat L4/U3/P1
aristocracy L6/U2/P3 asset L4/U3/P2 autograph L3/U1/P2
armed L4/U3/P1 assign L5/U2/P2 automation L8/U1/P2
armor L7/U2/P1 assignment L7/U1/P1 automobile L2/U3/P2
armpit L8/U2/P1 assist L3/U2/P4 autonomous L7/U2/P3
army L4/U3/P1 assistance L6/U2/P4 autumn L2/U3/P1
around L2/U1/P1 assistant L6/U1/P1 available L5/U1/P1
arrange L5/U1/P1 associate L5/U2/P2 avenue L2/U1/P3
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arrive L2/U2/P3 assumption L6/U3/P1 avoid L5/U2/P1
arrogance L5/U3/P1 asteroid L4/U1/P2 avoidance L6/U2/P1
arrogant L5/U3/P1 astonishing L8/U3/P3 award L5/U2/P2
arrow L5/U2/P3 astronaut L4/U3/P4 aware L4/U1/P3
arrowhead L5/U2/P3 astronomy L3/U3/P2 awareness L6/U2/P4
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artillery L7/U3/P3 athletic L5/U1/P1 ax L5/U2/P4
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attitude L5/U3/P1
ashamed L6/U2/P3 badly L4/U3/P1
attract L4/U3/P3
ask L4/U1/P3 balance L4/U3/P1
attraction L5/U1/P1
ask a question L1/U1/P5 ball L1/U2/P3
attractive L5/U1/P1
ask for L5/U1/P3 ballet L6/U2/P1
attribute L6/U2/P4
aspect L7/U1/P2 ballroom L8/U3/P1
audience L5/U1/P3
aspiration L6/U2/P3 bamboozle L8/U2/P3
audit L7/U2/P3
assassin L6/U2/P3 bank L3/U3/P2
authority L6/U2/P3
assassinate L5/U2/P4 bank account L5/U1/P1
745
banking L3/U1/P3 be hard on sb L6/U3/P1 behind schedule L5/U2/P3
bankrupt L5/U3/P3 be honest with L3/U3/P2 belief L4/U2/P2
baptism L8/U2/P3 be hopelessly in love believe L3/U3/P1
bar graph L4/U2/P3 (with sb) L5/U3/P2 believe in L5/U1/P3
barber L4/U2/P4 be in control (of sth) belong L4/U2/P4
bargain L5/U2/P3 L3/U1/P3 belongings L8/U2/P3
barn L6/U1/P4 be in favor of sth/doing below L2/U1/P4
base L4/U1/P2 sth L3/U3/P3 bench L1/U2/P5
baseball L3/U2/P2 be interested in L3/U3/P4 benchmark L7/U2/P3
basis L7/U2/P3 be jealous of L3/U3/P4 bend L3/U2/P3
basketball L2/U1/P2 be known for L3/U3/P4 beneath L3/U1/P3
bath L2/U1/P2 be lost in L3/U3/P2 benefit L4/U3/P3
bathroom L1/U1/P2 be made up of L4/U1/P2 benign L7/U3/P3
battery L3/U1/P1 be on track L7/U1/P3 berserk L8/U1/P2
battle L5/U2/P3 be persuaded to do best L2/U3/P1
battlefield L5/U3/P2 something L5/U2/P4 bet L5/U2/P4
bay L5/U1/P4 be ready for L2/U3/P4 betray L6/U3/P3
be afraid to L3/U2/P2 be supposed to between L2/U1/P1
do L3/U1/P2
be based in bias L7/U2/P3
someplace L5/U3/P1 be tired of L2/U3/P2
biased L7/U2/P3
be blessed with be well fed L5/U2/P3
bicycle L1/U2/P3
sth/sb L8/U3/P3 beacon L8/U2/P1
big L1/U2/P1
be brimming with beard L2/U2/P1
bill L3/U1/P3
sth L7/U2/P1 beast L7/U3/P3
billion L2/U2/P5
be careful not to do beat L4/U1/P3
bind L8/U2/P3
something L5/U2/P4 beat sb to it L7/U1/P2
biochemical L8/U1/P2
be caught in L5/U2/P3 beat sb up L4/U3/P2
biodiversity L8/U3/P2
be charged with L4/U2/P3 beautiful L1/U2/P1
biofuel L6/U3/P1
be close to L5/U3/P2 beauty L3/U3/P4
biography L3/U1/P4
be composed of L5/U2/P2 because L2/U1/P1
biological L4/U3/P4
be concerned because of L3/U1/P2
biologist L3/U3/P2
about L6/U1/P4 become L2/U2/P4
biology L3/U3/P2
be covered by L3/U2/P4 bed L2/U1/P4
biomechanics L8/U1/P3
be crowded with L2/U2/P3 bedroom L2/U1/P2
biosphere L8/U3/P3
be dependent on L6/U3/P1 bee L3/U3/P1
birth L4/U2/P2
be exposed to L6/U3/P3 beekeeper L4/U3/P3
birthday L1/U1/P5
be far from L5/U2/P3 beep L7/U1/P3
birthplace L3/U2/P4
be going to L2/U2/P3 before L2/U1/P2
bite down L4/U1/P3
be good for sth L3/U1/P1 begin L2/U1/P2
bizarre L7/U2/P2
be grounded in behave L4/U2/P3
black L1/U2/P5
sth L7/U1/P2 behavior L4/U2/P4
black out L7/U1/P3
be happy with behind L2/U1/P3
bladder L4/U1/P3
sb/sth L3/U1/P3 behind bars L4/U2/P3
746
blame L5/U1/P1 bow L5/U2/P3 bulky L6/U3/P1
bleed L2/U3/P3 boxer L3/U2/P2 bulldozer L8/U3/P2
blessing L7/U2/P2 boxing L3/U2/P2 bullet L6/U2/P3
blind L5/U1/P1 boy L1/U1/P1 bully L5/U1/P1
block L2/U2/P5 boyfriend L3/U1/P4 bullying L6/U3/P3
blockage L6/U1/P3 brace L4/U1/P3 bump up L7/U1/P1
blood L2/U3/P3 brain L2/U1/P4 buoyant L7/U1/P3
bloodshed L7/U3/P3 branch L3/U3/P2 burglar L8/U2/P3
bloody L4/U3/P4 brandy L8/U1/P3 burn L3/U2/P3
blot out sth L7/U2/P2 break L2/U2/P1 burnt L8/U1/P3
blouse L2/U1/P3 break down L3/U1/P3 burst L6/U1/P3
blow L2/U1/P5 break it to sb L7/U1/P2 bury L3/U3/P4
blow up L6/U2/P2 break one's bus L1/U2/P3
blue L1/U2/P5 promise L5/U3/P3 bus stop L2/U1/P4
blur L8/U3/P3 break sb's heart L4/U1/P4 business L2/U1/P5
blurry L7/U2/P2 break the law L4/U2/P3 business hours L3/U2/P4
blurt out L7/U2/P1 break up L5/U3/P4 businessman L3/U1/P3
board L2/U3/P2 breakdown L7/U2/P3 businesspeople L2/U2/P2
boat L3/U2/P4 breakfast L2/U1/P5 bust L8/U3/P3
body L3/U1/P2 breakthrough L8/U1/P2 but L1/U2/P3
bodyguard L4/U2/P4 breathe L3/U2/P4 buy L2/U1/P2
boiling point L2/U3/P3 breathing L4/U3/P4 by L2/U2/P2
bomber L6/U3/P1 breathtaking L6/U2/P2 by car L2/U2/P5
bombing L6/U3/P1 breeding L5/U1/P4 by oneself L3/U1/P4
bonanza L8/U3/P3 bribe L4/U1/P3 by the time L3/U1/P2
bond L6/U1/P4 brick L8/U2/P3
bonus L3/U3/P2 bridge L3/U1/P3 C
brightness L5/U3/P3 cable car L4/U1/P1
book L1/U1/P1
brilliant L5/U3/P3 cafeteria L2/U3/P2
boom and bust L6/U3/P4
bring L4/U2/P1 cake L2/U1/P3
boot L3/U2/P1
broken L2/U2/P4 calculate L6/U2/P4
border L3/U2/P4
bronze L7/U3/P3 call L2/U2/P2
bored L3/U2/P3
brother L1/U2/P2 calorie L3/U1/P1
boredom L5/U2/P1
brown L1/U2/P5 campaign L7/U3/P1
boring L2/U2/P3
bruise L6/U2/P1 campus L7/U1/P1
borrow L4/U3/P2
brush teeth L2/U3/P2 can L1/U2/P2
boss L3/U2/P2
brutal L6/U1/P2 cancel L3/U3/P3
bossy L5/U1/P1
buffet L8/U2/P1 cancer L4/U1/P4
both L1/U1/P3
build L3/U2/P4 candidate L4/U3/P2
bother L4/U3/P3
build on L5/U2/P3 candy L3/U1/P1
bottom L2/U3/P4
building L2/U1/P3 canoe L8/U1/P3
boundary L4/U3/P1
building blocks L4/U1/P2 can't afford to do
bout L8/U2/P1
something L5/U2/P1
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can't help doing cavalry L7/U3/P3 cheerful L5/U1/P3
sth L5/U2/P1 cavity L4/U1/P3 chemical L3/U1/P1
can't stand doing celebration L6/U3/P4 chemistry L3/U3/P2
sth L5/U1/P4 celestial L7/U2/P1 chess L2/U2/P3
canteen L8/U2/P1 cell L4/U2/P3 chest L4/U1/P3
canvas L8/U2/P1 cell phone L1/U1/P1 chew L2/U2/P5
capability L6/U3/P2 cellular L8/U3/P1 chicken L2/U1/P3
capacity L7/U1/P2 celsius L2/U3/P1 child L1/U2/P3
capital L4/U3/P1 center L2/U2/P4 childhood L6/U2/P4
capitalism L8/U2/P3 centimeter L2/U2/P3 chill L8/U2/P1
captivate L6/U1/P4 century L4/U1/P4 choice L3/U2/P3
capture L4/U3/P4 CEO L5/U2/P3 choir L8/U2/P3
capture sb's certain L3/U2/P1 choose L4/U1/P4
fancy L6/U3/P3 certainly L3/U2/P2 church L3/U3/P4
carbon dioxide L3/U2/P4 certify L4/U3/P4 cigar L4/U3/P4
cardboard L8/U2/P1 certitude L8/U2/P3 cinder L8/U1/P3
cardinal L7/U2/P1 chaff L8/U2/P3 cinema L2/U2/P2
care L4/U3/P4 chain L4/U2/P1 circle L1/U2/P1
care for sb L6/U2/P4 challenge L3/U3/P1 circuit L8/U1/P2
career L4/U1/P3 challenging L4/U3/P1 circular L4/U1/P2
careful L2/U3/P3 chamber L5/U2/P1 circulation L8/U3/P2
carefully L5/U2/P4 championship L8/U1/P3 circulatory L4/U2/P1
caregiver L6/U2/P3 chance L3/U1/P2 circumference L4/U1/P2
careless L6/U3/P1 change L2/U2/P3 cite L8/U3/P3
caricature L8/U1/P2 change one's citizen L4/U3/P1
carpenter L8/U3/P2 mind L5/U2/P4 civil war L4/U3/P4
carrot L2/U1/P3 chaos L8/U3/P3 civilization L7/U1/P1
carry L2/U2/P5 character L4/U3/P1 claim L5/U2/P3
cartoon L4/U3/P2 characterize L6/U1/P1 clarify L5/U2/P1
cascade L8/U3/P1 charge L3/U3/P2 class L1/U2/P5
case L5/U2/P3 charging station L3/U1/P3 classic L6/U3/P3
cash L2/U1/P4 charismatic L8/U2/P3 classical L2/U3/P4
casual L2/U2/P5 charity L5/U1/P3 classify L6/U2/P1
cat L2/U1/P2 charm L4/U1/P3 classmate L2/U2/P1
catastrophe L5/U3/P4 charming L3/U3/P4 classroom L1/U2/P3
catch L2/U2/P2 chart L4/U2/P3 clay L8/U2/P3
catch on fire L3/U2/P2 chase L3/U2/P1 clean L2/U2/P1
catch wind of sth L7/U3/P3 chasm L7/U1/P2 clear L3/U2/P3
category L6/U2/P3 cheap L6/U1/P1 clearly L3/U2/P3
cater for L8/U1/P1 check L3/U1/P3 clench L7/U2/P1
catharsis L8/U3/P2 check in L2/U2/P4 clever L5/U2/P1
cathedral L4/U2/P2 check out L5/U3/P1 cliche L8/U2/P1
cause L3/U1/P4
748
climate L4/U2/P1 combine L4/U3/P1 component L7/U1/P2
clinic L6/U1/P3 come L1/U1/P4 compose L3/U3/P4
clone L6/U2/P4 come home L2/U1/P1 compounding L6/U3/P4
close L1/U1/P1 come naturally L5/U1/P1 comprehend L6/U1/P2
close friend L5/U1/P1 come to an end L6/U3/P1 comprehensive L7/U1/P2
close to L2/U3/P1 come up to sb L5/U1/P1 compress L7/U3/P3
closed L1/U1/P3 come up with L4/U2/P4 compression
closet L6/U3/P3 comet L4/U1/P2 sportswear L6/U1/P3
clothes L2/U1/P3 comfortable L3/U3/P1 compromise L3/U1/P4
clothing L2/U2/P4 comic L5/U2/P1 computation L7/U2/P3
cloud L3/U1/P4 command L4/U1/P3 computational L7/U2/P3
cloudy L1/U2/P3 commander L6/U2/P3 compute L8/U1/P2
club L3/U1/P2 comment L5/U2/P1 computer L3/U2/P1
coach L1/U2/P3 commercial L7/U1/P2 conceited L5/U1/P3
coal L3/U2/P4 commit suicide L6/U2/P3 conceive L8/U1/P2
coast L4/U1/P2 commitment L5/U1/P3 concentrate L5/U3/P3
coat L1/U2/P5 commodity L6/U1/P1 concentration L5/U3/P3
code L6/U3/P1 common L4/U1/P1 concept L7/U1/P3
codify L7/U1/P2 communicate L4/U2/P1 concern L6/U2/P4
coffee L2/U1/P5 communication L4/U2/P1 concert L4/U3/P2
coffin L7/U1/P3 community L4/U2/P1 conclude L5/U3/P4
cognition L8/U1/P2 commute L3/U3/P3 conclusion L4/U2/P2
cognitive L6/U3/P2 compact L8/U3/P3 conclusive L8/U1/P1
coil L8/U1/P3 companion L6/U1/P4 concrete L7/U2/P1
coincide L6/U3/P1 company L2/U2/P1 concussion L6/U1/P3
cold L2/U3/P1 compare L4/U3/P1 condition L3/U3/P1
collaborate L5/U3/P2 comparison L5/U3/P3 conduct L5/U3/P1
collapse L3/U3/P2 compass L5/U1/P4 confess L7/U2/P3
colleague L6/U3/P3 compel L8/U2/P3 confide L6/U3/P2
collect L4/U1/P3 compete L4/U2/P1 confident L4/U2/P2
collection L5/U2/P1 competent L8/U1/P2 confidential L5/U1/P1
collective L7/U3/P1 competition L4/U3/P2 confinement L6/U3/P3
college L4/U1/P4 competitive L6/U3/P2 confirm L5/U2/P1
collide L3/U3/P2 competitor L5/U2/P1 confirmation L5/U2/P1
collision L6/U2/P1 complacent L6/U3/P1 confiscate L6/U2/P3
colonial L7/U3/P1 complain L4/U2/P1 conflict L5/U3/P2
colonnade L8/U3/P2 complaint L3/U2/P3 confront L7/U3/P1
colonoscopy L8/U2/P2 complete L2/U3/P1 confront sb with
colony L4/U3/P3 completely L2/U2/P4 sb/sth L8/U2/P2
color L2/U1/P4 completion L6/U1/P4 confront sb with sb/sth
combat L6/U3/P1 complex L4/U3/P3 L8/U2/P2
combination L8/U3/P3 complicated L7/U1/P2 confrontational L6/U2/P2

confuse L5/U2/P1
749
confused L5/U1/P1 content L5/U2/P1 corruption L4/U3/P1
confusing L3/U3/P2 contestant L7/U2/P3 cosmic L8/U3/P3
confusion L5/U2/P1 context L6/U3/P1 cost L2/U2/P3
congeal L8/U3/P3 continent L3/U2/P4 cost effective L3/U3/P2
congratulate L5/U3/P1 continually L6/U3/P2 cough L2/U3/P2
congratulations L4/U2/P4 continue L3/U2/P1 could L1/U2/P3
congregation L8/U2/P3 continuous L6/U3/P4 counseling L6/U1/P3
Congress L8/U2/P3 contract L4/U1/P3 count L2/U3/P4
connect L3/U2/P4 contraction L7/U1/P3 count on sb L6/U2/P4
connect with sb L6/U3/P1 contradict L7/U1/P2 counter-factual L6/U1/P2
connection L3/U3/P2 contrast L5/U3/P3 countless L8/U2/P3
conquest L6/U2/P2 contribute L6/U1/P3 countryside L4/U1/P3
conquistador L7/U2/P2 contribute to L5/U1/P3 couple L3/U1/P2
conscious L5/U1/P3 control L3/U1/P3 courage L4/U3/P4
consensus L6/U3/P3 controversial L6/U2/P1 courageous L7/U2/P1
consequence L4/U3/P3 convenient L6/U3/P1 course L3/U1/P4
conservation L5/U3/P2 convention L8/U3/P3 court L3/U2/P2
conservative L5/U2/P1 conversation L2/U3/P4 courthouse L4/U2/P3
conservatory L4/U3/P2 converse L6/U3/P2 cover L6/U3/P4
conserve L5/U1/P4 conversion L4/U2/P3 co-worker L2/U2/P4
consist L4/U2/P3 convert L3/U3/P1 crack L7/U2/P2
consist of L4/U2/P3 convey L6/U2/P2 cracked L4/U1/P3
consistent with convict L4/U2/P4 craggy L6/U1/P2
sth L7/U1/P2 conviction L7/U2/P3 crash L5/U1/P1
consolidate L6/U2/P3 convince L4/U3/P3 crawl L7/U3/P1
constant L6/U2/P4 convulsion L7/U1/P3 creaky L8/U2/P3
constitution L4/U3/P1 cook L2/U1/P5 create L5/U1/P3
constrain L7/U2/P2 cool L2/U3/P1 creation L4/U1/P4
construct L8/U1/P2 cooperate L5/U1/P4 creative L4/U1/P4
construction L5/U1/P1 cooperation L6/U3/P2 creativity L6/U1/P3
constructive L5/U1/P4 cope L6/U1/P3 credit L5/U2/P3
consulate L3/U2/P2 copper L5/U2/P4 credit card L2/U1/P4
consult L5/U3/P4 core L5/U3/P4 creek L3/U2/P4
consultant L7/U1/P2 corn L2/U1/P3 crevasse L8/U2/P1
consulting L6/U3/P1 corner L2/U1/P3 criminal L4/U2/P3
consume L6/U3/P1 Corp. L6/U3/P3 crisis L6/U3/P1
consumer L6/U2/P3 corporation L8/U1/P2 critic L6/U1/P4
contact L4/U3/P2 correct L3/U2/P4 critical L6/U1/P3
contain L4/U3/P3 correlate L7/U1/P2 criticize L5/U1/P4
container L2/U3/P3 correlation L8/U2/P2 crooked L4/U1/P3
contaminated L8/U3/P2 correspond L7/U1/P2 crop L3/U3/P4
contempt L6/U2/P2 corrupt L5/U3/P2 cross a threshold L8/U3/P3
750
cross the street L2/U3/P3 date L3/U2/P3 definition L8/U1/P2
crosswalk L2/U3/P3 daughter L2/U1/P1 definitive L7/U1/P1
crowd L6/U2/P3 day L1/U2/P2 deflect L5/U3/P4
crown L4/U1/P3 day time L1/U2/P2 defy L6/U3/P2
crucial L5/U3/P3 daylight L3/U1/P2 defy all
cruel L5/U3/P3 daytime L3/U1/P2 assumptions L7/U1/P2
cruelty L5/U3/P3 dead L1/U2/P2 degrading L6/U3/P3
cruise L2/U3/P2 deadline L5/U2/P2 degree L2/U2/P4
crumb L7/U2/P3 deadlock L7/U3/P3 dehumanize L6/U3/P3
crust L8/U3/P3 deadly L3/U3/P3 delay L3/U1/P1
crutch L2/U3/P1 deaf L6/U3/P4 delete L6/U2/P4
crux L7/U3/P2 deal L4/U1/P2 delight L6/U3/P4
cry L3/U2/P1 death L3/U2/P2 deliver L2/U3/P2
cube L4/U1/P2 debilitate L8/U2/P1 delivery L2/U3/P4
culture L4/U1/P3 debt L4/U3/P2 demand L3/U3/P3
curb L6/U3/P1 decade L5/U3/P4 dementia L6/U2/P4
cure L5/U2/P1 decay L7/U2/P2 demise L8/U2/P3
curiosity L8/U2/P1 decide L2/U2/P4 demographic L6/U2/P3
current L4/U2/P1 decipher L7/U2/P3 demonstrate L3/U3/P4
curse L8/U2/P1 decision L3/U1/P4 demonstration L8/U1/P3
curtain L4/U3/P4 decisive L7/U3/P3 demote L5/U2/P2
curve L7/U2/P2 deck of cards L7/U1/P3 demotivate L5/U2/P2
customer L2/U2/P4 decline L6/U2/P1 denial L6/U2/P3
custom-made L8/U2/P1 decode L6/U3/P4 denigrate L7/U2/P1
cut L2/U3/P2 decompose L6/U2/P4 dense L8/U3/P3
cut down (on sth) L4/U1/P2 decontaminate L6/U1/P2 density L8/U3/P3
cutthroat L6/U3/P3 decrease L4/U1/P2 dental L4/U1/P3
cycle L4/U2/P2 dedicate L3/U3/P4 dentist L2/U2/P1
cynic L6/U1/P1 dedication L4/U1/P4 deny L5/U2/P1
cynical L5/U2/P2 deed L8/U2/P3 department L4/U2/P3
deep L3/U3/P2 depend on L3/U1/P2
D deeply L3/U3/P2 dependency ratio L6/U2/P4
dagger L6/U2/P3 dependent L4/U2/P1
defeat L4/U3/P4
damage L3/U3/P2 deplete L7/U1/P3
defect L5/U2/P1
dance L2/U1/P5 depletion L6/U3/P1
defend L4/U3/P1
danger L3/U3/P3 deplorable L6/U1/P4
defense L4/U3/P1
dangerous L3/U1/P3 deploy L6/U1/P1
defensive L6/U2/P2
dare (to) L5/U2/P1 deposit L3/U1/P3
defensive war L4/U3/P4
dark L2/U1/P4 depot L8/U2/P1
defensiveness L6/U2/P2
darken L4/U2/P1 depress L6/U1/P2
define L4/U3/P1
darkness L3/U1/P2 depressed L3/U3/P2
definite L5/U3/P4
dashing L8/U1/P1 depressing L8/U1/P2
definitely L5/U3/P4
data L4/U2/P3
751
depression L5/U1/P3 difference L3/U1/P2 discovery L5/U2/P3
deprivation L7/U1/P3 different L1/U1/P3 discrepancy L8/U2/P2
desalinization L7/U2/P1 differential L7/U2/P2 disease L3/U3/P1
descendant L8/U3/P2 difficult L2/U3/P2 disguise L5/U2/P1
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religious L5/U3/P1 research L3/U1/P4 reveal L5/U1/P1
relocate L3/U3/P1 researcher L6/U1/P2 revelation L8/U2/P3
reluctance L8/U2/P2 resemble L7/U2/P3 revenge L6/U2/P3
770
revenue L5/U1/P3 route L5/U1/P4 say L2/U2/P3
reversal L5/U3/P4 routine L6/U1/P2 scale L3/U3/P1
reverse L5/U2/P1 rover L8/U3/P2 scan L5/U2/P4
review L6/U2/P4 royalty L5/U2/P2 scandal L7/U1/P1
revised L7/U1/P1 rude L2/U2/P3 scared L3/U2/P1
revitalize L8/U3/P2 ruin L3/U3/P1 scarf L1/U2/P5
revolutionary L8/U2/P3 rule L4/U2/P3 scary L3/U1/P2
reward L3/U3/P2 rumor L5/U1/P1 scatter L8/U3/P3
rewind L7/U1/P2 run L1/U2/P5 scenario L8/U1/P2
rice L2/U1/P3 run out of L4/U3/P2 schedule L2/U2/P1
rich L4/U1/P4 runway L2/U3/P2 scholar L8/U2/P2
ride L1/U2/P3 rural L4/U3/P2 scholarship L2/U1/P5
ridge L7/U3/P3 rush L6/U1/P1 school L1/U2/P3
ridiculous L5/U2/P1 rust L8/U3/P2 science L1/U2/P5
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safe L2/U3/P2
ritual L8/U3/P2 scream L3/U2/P1
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salad L2/U3/P2
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robot L3/U1/P2 scrutiny L7/U2/P3
salty L3/U2/P4
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salvation L8/U2/P3
role L3/U1/P2 seafaring L7/U3/P3
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sample L7/U1/P3
romance L6/U2/P1 seamless L8/U1/P2
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sanctuary L6/U1/P4
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sandwich L2/U3/P2
roof L3/U3/P2 seasonal L4/U3/P3
sane L6/U3/P1
room L2/U2/P4 seat L3/U2/P2
sarcastic L5/U3/P1
roommate L6/U1/P3 seatbelt L6/U1/P1
satellite L5/U3/P4
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rotary L7/U1/P2 sector L6/U2/P3
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rotunda L8/U3/P2 security L2/U3/P2
savor L6/U3/P3
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savvy L8/U1/P3
771
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see L1/U1/P4 sexual desire L5/U2/P1 shunt L7/U1/P3
see sb through L7/U2/P1 sexy L2/U2/P5 shut down L5/U3/P4
see you L1/U2/P3 shady L7/U2/P3 shut up L5/U2/P1
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seek L6/U3/P2 shaman L7/U2/P2 sidewalk L1/U2/P4
seem L4/U3/P2 shampoo L2/U2/P2 sift L7/U1/P3
seep L7/U2/P2 shape L2/U2/P5 sight L5/U2/P2
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segregation L8/U3/P2 share L3/U1/P3 signal L6/U3/P4
seize L6/U2/P3 shareholder L5/U1/P3 significance L7/U2/P2
seldom L5/U1/P4 sharp L3/U2/P2 significant L6/U1/P3
self-centered L4/U1/P4 shatter L6/U2/P3 silly L5/U3/P3
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self-esteem L6/U2/P2 sheep L4/U2/P1 similarity L6/U3/P3
self-evident L7/U3/P1 sheer L7/U2/P1 simple L3/U1/P4
selfie L3/U1/P3 shepherd L7/U3/P3 simplicity L8/U1/P1
selfish L4/U1/P4 shield L6/U1/P1 simply L5/U3/P4
sell L2/U1/P2 shift L6/U2/P3 simulated L6/U3/P3
senator L6/U2/P3 ship L2/U3/P2 since L4/U1/P1
send L1/U2/P2 shipping L5/U3/P1 sincere L5/U3/P3
senior citizen L6/U2/P3 shirt L2/U1/P3 sing L1/U2/P5
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set up L2/U3/P3 shortlist L8/U1/P2 skeletal L5/U3/P2
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severe L5/U2/P4 show L4/U1/P3 skill L2/U3/P3
severely L6/U1/P1 show off L5/U1/P3 skilled L4/U3/P3
severity L6/U3/P2 shroud L6/U2/P2 skin L4/U1/P1
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skip L7/U1/P2 so…that L3/U2/P2 span L8/U1/P3
skull L6/U1/P3 sob L7/U1/P3 spark L4/U2/P2
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slam L6/U1/P3 social security L6/U2/P4 special L3/U1/P2
slap L7/U2/P1 social security specialized L4/U3/P2
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smash L7/U2/P2 sooner or later L6/U1/P1 spontaneous L8/U1/P2
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smiley L6/U3/P1 sorry L2/U2/P4 sporting L6/U2/P1
smog L3/U1/P3 sort L6/U3/P3 sportswear L6/U1/P3
smoggy L2/U1/P5 soul L6/U1/P4 spouse L7/U3/P2
smoke L4/U3/P4 soulmate L5/U2/P1 sprained L4/U1/P1
smother L7/U2/P3 sound L2/U3/P4 spread L4/U2/P2
snake L3/U2/P2 sour L3/U1/P3 spring L2/U3/P1
snapshot L7/U3/P2 source L3/U3/P3 sprint L7/U1/P1
sneak L8/U2/P3 south L1/U2/P4 sprinter L8/U1/P3
sneaky L7/U1/P1 southeast L4/U1/P3 square L4/U1/P2
sneeze L4/U3/P4 space L3/U2/P1 square with L7/U3/P3
snowflake L8/U3/P3 space station L4/U3/P4 squeaky L8/U3/P2
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stabilize L8/U3/P3 stonework L6/U2/P2 subsequent L8/U1/P1
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stadium L2/U2/P2 store L2/U2/P1 substandard L7/U1/P2
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staggering L8/U3/P3 straighten L4/U1/P3 subway stop L2/U1/P3
staircase L7/U1/P1 strain L6/U2/P1 succeed L5/U1/P1
stand L2/U1/P2 strange L4/U1/P2 success L3/U3/P2
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stonewall L6/U2/P2 774
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symphony L8/U2/P2 tax L4/U2/P4 terrorist L4/U3/P4
synagogue L4/U2/P2 taxi stand L2/U1/P4 tertiary color L5/U2/P2
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tear down L5/U1/P1
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yesterday L2/U1/P2 threshold L8/U1/P1 tour guide L5/U1/P1
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there are no exceptions to
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there is no excuse for
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think L2/U2/P4 too L2/U1/P3 travel L2/U3/P1
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traveler L3/U1/P3 type L3/U3/P1 unforeseen L4/U3/P3
treat L3/U2/P3 typically L6/U2/P1 unforgettable L4/U1/P3
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unattractive L5/U3/P2
trick L5/U2/P1 universe L3/U3/P2
unauthorized L6/U3/P1
trip L3/U1/P4 university L2/U1/P2
unbalanced L6/U1/P3
triple L6/U2/P4 unknown L3/U3/P1
unbeknownst L7/U2/P3
trivial L5/U3/P4 unless L3/U2/P4
unbelievable L6/U2/P2
tropical L6/U2/P4 unlike L3/U3/P1
uncaring L5/U1/P3
trouble L4/U2/P3 unlikely L4/U3/P2
uncertain L6/U2/P1
trowel L8/U1/P3 unlimited L4/U3/P1
uncertainty L4/U2/P2
truck L2/U3/P2 unpleasant L3/U1/P4
unclear L5/U2/P3
truly L5/U1/P4 unprecedented L8/U1/P2
uncomfortable L4/U1/P4
trust L4/U1/P4 unpredictable L5/U2/P3
unconscionable L8/U2/P3
trustworthy L4/U1/P4 unrealistic L5/U3/P3
unconscious L6/U1/P3
truth L3/U3/P4 unreliable L8/U1/P2
uncover L5/U2/P3
try L3/U1/P1 unrepresentative L6/U3/P3
under control L5/U2/P3
try sth on L2/U2/P5 unrivalled L6/U3/P1
under guard L4/U2/P3
tuck L8/U3/P1 unsatisfying L4/U3/P4
under pressure L5/U2/P1
Tuesday L2/U1/P1 unselfishly L5/U3/P2
under the
tuition L5/U3/P1 until L3/U1/P1
circumstances L6/U2/P4
tummy L8/U3/P1 unusual L4/U2/P2
under-capitalized L7/U1/P2
tumor L7/U2/P3 unventilated L8/U3/P2
underdeveloped L6/U2/P4
turbine L3/U3/P3 unwavering L7/U2/P1
underdog L7/U3/P3
turmoil L7/U2/P1 unwillingness L8/U2/P2
undergo L8/U2/P2
turn L2/U2/P5 up the ante L7/U1/P3
undermine L5/U1/P1
turn away L6/U2/P2 up until L5/U3/P4
understand L3/U1/P3
turn down L6/U3/P3 update L5/U3/P1
understanding L3/U3/P1
turn off L1/U2/P2 upgrade L3/U2/P4
undervalue L6/U2/P2
turn on L1/U2/P2 upload L6/U2/P4
underway L6/U3/P2
turn out L3/U3/P3 upon L4/U3/P2
undesirable L6/U2/P1
turn sth into L4/U2/P1 upright L7/U1/P3
unearned L7/U1/P1
turtle L3/U3/P1 upriver L7/U2/P2
uneasy L8/U3/P3
tutor L6/U3/P2 upset L3/U1/P3
unemployment L6/U2/P4
twice L2/U3/P1 upstream L8/U3/P1
unethical L6/U3/P3
twist L7/U2/P3 upwardly mobile L6/U2/P3
unexpected L5/U2/P3
twitch L8/U1/P3 urban L6/U2/P4
unfair L5/U2/P2
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urbanization L6/U2/P4 Vice President L5/U3/P1 war L3/U3/P4
urgent L3/U3/P4 vicious L6/U3/P4 warfare L7/U3/P3
urine L4/U1/P3 victim L6/U3/P1 warm L2/U1/P5
us L2/U2/P5 video L3/U1/P1 warm up L6/U1/P3
use L2/U1/P4 view L3/U2/P2 warm-blooded L3/U3/P1
used to L3/U1/P4 vigor L8/U3/P2 warn L4/U2/P1
useful L3/U1/P3 village L5/U2/P3 warrior L7/U2/P2
useless L6/U2/P3 villager L6/U1/P1 wash L2/U2/P2
usually L2/U1/P1 vineyard L7/U3/P3 washing
utilize L6/U3/P1 violence L6/U3/P3 machine L5/U1/P1
violent L4/U2/P2 waste L3/U1/P3
V violet L5/U2/P2 watch L2/U1/P2
vacant L8/U2/P3 water L2/U1/P1
virtual L6/U1/P1
vacation L4/U1/P1 water supply L3/U3/P4
virtual reality L6/U2/P4
vaccine L6/U3/P2 waterfall L3/U1/P3
virus L4/U1/P1
vacuum L3/U1/P1 waters L4/U2/P3
visa L3/U2/P2
validate L7/U1/P3 watery L3/U3/P1
visible L5/U2/P2
valley L4/U1/P1 wavelength L5/U2/P2
vision L6/U2/P3
valuable L5/U2/P3 way L2/U1/P3
visit L3/U1/P4
value L4/U3/P1 we L1/U2/P2
visitor L5/U2/P1
value-laden L7/U2/P3 weak L4/U1/P2
visualize L7/U1/P1
vanish L8/U2/P2 weaken L4/U3/P3
vitamin L3/U1/P1
vapor L2/U3/P3 weakness L5/U3/P3
vocabulary L5/U3/P2
variable L4/U2/P3 wealth L4/U3/P1
voice L3/U3/P4
variation L5/U1/P4 wealthy L5/U3/P3
void L7/U2/P2
variety L3/U3/P1 weapon L3/U3/P4
volatility L6/U3/P4
various L3/U3/P2 weaponry L7/U3/P3
volcanic L3/U3/P1
vary L2/U2/P3 wear L2/U1/P3
volcanism L7/U2/P2
vast L6/U1/P1 wear on L5/U1/P1
volcano L5/U3/P2
vegetarian L5/U1/P3 weather L1/U1/P4
volume L3/U2/P4
vein L4/U1/P3 website L3/U2/P1
volunteer L6/U1/P4
vengeance L7/U2/P2 wedding L3/U1/P1
vomit L2/U3/P1
venom L7/U2/P1 Wednesday L2/U1/P1
vow L3/U3/P4
vent L8/U3/P3 weed sb out L7/U2/P3
voyeur L6/U3/P3
ventilation L8/U3/P2 weekday L2/U2/P3
vulnerable L7/U3/P3
ventricle L5/U3/P2 weekly L2/U2/P3
verbally L8/U3/P2 W weigh L2/U2/P3
version L7/U3/P2 waiter L2/U2/P1 weight L2/U3/P2
versus L7/U1/P2 waiting list L3/U1/P2 weird L7/U1/P3
vertical L4/U2/P3 wake up L2/U2/P2 well L1/U2/P5
very L1/U2/P5 walk L1/U2/P3 well-documented L8/U1/P2
vessel L4/U2/P1 wallet L2/U2/P2 well-dressed L5/U2/P2
viable L8/U3/P3 want L2/U1/P3
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well-educated L4/U3/P2 will L3/U2/P2 worst L6/U2/P1
well-known L6/U3/P4 willing L4/U3/P1 worth L5/U3/P1
well-managed L5/U1/P1 win L2/U2/P3 worthwhile L7/U2/P1
west L2/U1/P3 wine L2/U3/P2 would L2/U1/P5
western L4/U3/P2 winter L2/U3/P1 would like (sb) to
wet L2/U3/P3 wipe L7/U2/P3 do L3/U1/P3
whale L4/U1/P2 wipe out L8/U1/P2 would rather L3/U3/P2
what L1/U1/P5 wire L6/U3/P1 wound L6/U2/P3
what's the matter L3/U1/P1 wireless L5/U3/P4 wreckage L4/U2/P2
wheat L7/U3/P3 wisdom L5/U2/P1 wrist L6/U1/P3
wheelchair L3/U2/P3 wish L3/U2/P1 write L1/U1/P3
when L1/U2/P5 with L1/U2/P2 writer L3/U3/P4
where L1/U1/P3 withdraw L3/U1/P3 writing L3/U3/P4
whereas L7/U3/P2 withdrawal L6/U3/P1 written L4/U3/P1
wherever L6/U1/P4 without L2/U3/P1 wrong L2/U3/P3
whether…or not L4/U3/P2 witness L5/U2/P1
which L2/U1/P3 woman L1/U1/P1
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while L3/U2/P2 wonder L5/U1/P1
whip L8/U1/P3 wonderful L4/U1/P3 Y
whirl L7/U2/P1 wood L3/U2/P4 year L1/U1/P5
white L2/U1/P1 wooden L5/U2/P3 yearn L8/U2/P3
whiteout L7/U2/P2 word-of-mouth L3/U3/P2 yell L4/U3/P1
who L1/U2/P1 work L2/U1/P1 yesterday L2/U1/P2
whoever L6/U1/P4 work against L5/U1/P1 yet L3/U1/P4
whole L3/U1/P2 work on sth L2/U2/P2 yield L6/U3/P1
whom L2/U1/P4 work out L2/U3/P4 yolk L8/U3/P3
whose L4/U1/P3 worker L2/U2/P1 you L1/U1/P4
why L2/U1/P1 workforce L4/U3/P3 you can say that
why not L2/U2/P2 workload L7/U1/P1 again L5/U2/P1
widespread L6/U3/P2 workplace L6/U3/P2 young L2/U1/P1
width L2/U2/P3 workshop L3/U3/P4 your L1/U1/P1
wife L1/U2/P4 worldwide L6/U2/P1 youth L3/U3/P4
wild L6/U1/P1 worried L3/U1/P3
wilderness L7/U2/P1 worry L2/U3/P2
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wildlife L6/U1/P2 worship L4/U2/P2
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插图 709 张 插图收录自 [词汇]

例句 4468 句 例句收录自 [词汇]

Level 1  Unit 1 404

 Unit 1 2  Unit 2 444

 Unit 2 18  Unit 3 486

 Unit 1 41  Unit 1 522

 Unit 2 85  Unit 2 557

 Unit 3 127  Unit 3 594

 Unit 1 163  Unit 1 634

 Unit 2 203  Unit 2 653

 Unit 3 243  Unit 3 675

 Unit 1 287  Unit 1 688

 Unit 2 326  Unit 2 706

 Unit 3 362  Unit 3 729

Level 5 字母索引表 746

It's nice to meet you. （控告某人） ; 订立演出契约

It's nice to meet you Tina. 例句:

art. 一（个） ; 每一（个） ; 任一（个） boy /bɔɪ/

n. 男孩，少年 ; 儿子 ; 小伙子，家伙 ; 服务员

Dan is a man, and Ben is a boy.

She and Dan are from the US.

This is a cell phone.

adj. 紧密的 ; 亲密的 ; 亲近的 n. 门，户 ; 出入口 ; 一家[户] ; 通道

People open and close doors. girl /gɜrl/

Here are two people, a boy and a girl.

n. 书桌，办公桌 ; 服务台 ; 部门 ; （美）讲道台

vt.& vi. 是（be的三单形式

Dan is a man, and Ben is a boy.

This girl's name is Lisa Jackson. 例句:

adj. 敞开的，开着的 ; 公开的，公共的 ; 坦率的 ; 有

Put down the keys.

These are her parents.

go down /ɡo daʊn/

Go down the stairs.

pron. (he的所有格)他的 ; (he的物主代词)他的东西

her /hɚ, ɚ,hɚr/

例句: different /ˈdɪfrənt/

aux. 构成疑问句和否定句 ; 代替动词 ; 用于加强语

I come from China. 例句:

I'm fine thanks. What do you do?

adj. 二者，两者都 What are you doing today?

pron. 二者 Do you both come from the US?

adv. 二者，二者都 Where do you come from?

adj. 关闭着的，封闭着的 ; 密闭着的，保密的 ; <美 He doesn't come from the US.

She and Dan are from the US. through Friday.

Here are three people, two girls and a

pron. 他，它 ; 一个人

He comes from Canada.

vt.& vi. 拉 ; 扯 ; 拉过来 ; 划（船）

She's pulling the door open.

Open the door.

n. 推，决心 ; 大规模攻势 ; 矢志的追求

She's pushing the door open.

adj. 同一的 ; 相同的，同样的

pron. 同一事物 ; 同样的人 ; （和…）同样的事物 ; adv. 哪里，在哪里 ; 到哪里 ; 某种情势或位置

Part 4 have /hæv/

例句: Have a great day.

come /kʌm/ Would you like to have breakfast

good /ɡʊd/ How are you today?

例句: live /lɪv/

Angela is good at math and science. vi. 生存 ; 居住 ; 生活，过活 ; 在生活中得到享受

see /si/ weather /ˈwɛðɚ/

vt.& vi. 看见 ; 领会，理解 ; 查看 ; 参观

插图 709 张插图收录自 [词汇]

例句 4468 句例句收录自 [词汇]