Unit 4(A Feature Story)
featurestory
In eighteen thirty, only a few miles away from what is now the great city of Cincinnati, Ohio, lay a huge and almost endless forest.The area had a few settlements established by people of the frontier. Many of them had already left the area for settlements further to the west. But among those remaining was a man who had been one of the first people to arrive there.He lived alone in a house of logs surrounded on all sides by the great forest. He seemed a part of the darkness and silence of the forest, for no one had ever known him to smile or speak an unnecessary word. His simple needs were supplied by selling or trading the skins of wild animals in the town.His little log house had a single door. Directly opposite was a window. The window was boarded up. No one could remember a time when it was not. And no one knew why it had been closed. I imagine there are few people living today who ever knew the secret of that window. But I am one, as you shall see.The man's name was said to be Murlock. He appeared to be seventy years old, but he was really fifty. Something other than years had been the cause of his aging.His hair and long, full beard were white. His gray, lifeless eyes were sunken. His face was wrinkled. He was tall and thin with drooping shoulders—like someone with many problems.I never saw him. These details I learned from my grandfather. He told me the man's story when I was a boy. He had known him when living nearby in that early day.One day Murlock was found in his cabin, dead. It was not a time and place for medical examiners and newspapers. I suppose it was agreed that he had died from natural causes or I should have been told, and should remember.I know only that the body was buried near the cabin, next to the burial place of his wife. She had died so many years before him that local tradition noted very little of her existence.That closes the final part of this true story, except for the incident that followed many years later. With a fearless spirit I went to the place and got close enough to the ruined cabin to throw a stone against it. I ran away to avoid the ghost which every well-informed boy in the area knew haunted the spot.But there is an earlier part to this story supplied by my grandfather.When Murlock built his cabin he was young, strong and full of hope. He began the hard work of creating a farm. He kept a gun--a rifle—for hunting to support himself.He had married a young woman, in all ways worthy of his honest love and loyalty. She shared thedangers of life with a willing spirit and a light heart. There is no known record of her name or details about her. They loved each other and were happy.One day Murlock returned from hunting in a deep part of the forest. He found his wife sick with fever and confusion. There was no doctor or neighbor within miles. She was in no condition to be left alone while he went to find help. So Murlock tried to take care of his wife and return her to good health. But at the end of the third day she fell into unconsciousness and died.From what we know about a man like Murlock, we may try to imagine some of the details of the story told by my grandfather.When he was sure she was dead, Murlock had sense enough to remember that the dead must be prepared for burial. He made a mistake now and again while performing this special duty. He did certain things wrong. And others which he did correctly were done over and over again.He was surprised that he did not cry — surprised and a little ashamed. Surely it is unkind not to cry for the dead."Tomorrow," he said out loud, "I shall have to make the coffin and dig the grave; and then I shall miss her, when she is no longer in sight. But now -- she is dead, of course, but it is all right — it must be all right, somehow. Things cannot be as bad as they seem."He stood over the body of his wife in the disappearing light. He fixed the hair and made finishing touches to the rest. He did all of this without thinking but with care. And still through his mind ran a feeling that all was right -- that he should have her again as before, and everything would be explained.Murlock had no experience in deep sadness. His heart could not contain it all. His imagination could not understand it. He did not know he was so hard struck. That know ledge would come later and never leave.Deep sadness is an artist of powers that affects people in different ways. To one it comes like the stroke of an arrow, shocking all the emotions to a sharper life. To another, it comes as the blow of a crushing strike. We may believe Murlock to have been affected that way.Soon after he had finished his work he sank into a chair by the side of the table upon which the body lay. He noted how white his wife's face looked in the deepening darkness. He laid his arms upon the table's edge and dropped his face into them, tearless and very sleepy.At that moment a long, screaming sound came in through the open window. It was like the cry of a lost child in the far deep of the darkening forest! But the man did not move. He heard that unearthly cry upon his failing sense, again and nearer than before. Maybe it was a wild animal or maybe it was a dream. For Murlock was asleep.Some hours later, he awoke, lifted his head from his arms and listened closely. He knew not w hy. There in the black darkness by the side of the body, he remembered everything without a shock. He strained his eyes to see -- he knew not what.His senses were all alert. His breath was suspended. His blood was still as if to assist the silence. Who — what had awakened him and where was it!Suddenly the table shook under his arms. At the same time he heard, or imagined he heard, a light, soft step and then another. The sounds were as bare feet walking upon the floor!He was afraid beyond the power to cry out or move. He waited—waited there in the darkness through what seemed like centuries of such fear. Fear as one may know, but yet live to tell. He tried but failed to speak the dead woman's name. He tried but failed to stretch his hand across the table to learn if she was there. His throat was powerless. His arms and hands were like lead.Then something most frightful happened. It seemed as if a heavy body was thrown against the table with a force that pushed against his chest. At the same time he heard and felt the fall of something upon the floor. It was so violent a crash that the whole house shook. A fight followed and a confusion of sounds impossible to describe.Murlock had risen to his feet. Extreme fear had caused him to lose control of his senses. He threw his hands upon the table. Nothing was there!There is a point at which fear may turn to insanity; and insanity incites to action. With no definite plan and acting like a madman, Murlock ran quickly to the wall. He seized his loaded rifle and without aim fired it.The flash from the rifle lit the room with a clear brightness. He saw a huge fierce panther dragging the dead woman toward the window. The wild animal's teeth were fixed on her throat! Then there was darkness blacker than before, and silence.When he returned to consciousness the sun was high and the forest was filled with the sounds of singing birds. The body lay near the window, where the animal had left it when frightened away by the light and sound of the rifle.The clothing was ruined. The long hair was in disorder. The arms and legs lay in a careless way. And a pool of blood flowed from the horribly torn throat. The ribbon he had used to tie the wrists was broken. The hands were tightly closed.And between the teeth was a piece of the animal's ear.Guo jingjing The 26-year-old made her Olympicdebut at the age of 15, and is likely to end herdiving career after China's first ever OlympicGames in 2008.After experiencing many ups and downsthroughout her career, Guo Jingjing will hope tostage a fitting finale in 2008."Diving attracts me, just because I like it. I like thefeeling of taking off from the board, and plunginginto the water. Because this is what I'm good at. Ifelt tha t somersaulting is the only thing I can do. "For someone who says somersaulting is the onlything she can do, Guo Jingjing has made a prettysuccessful career out of it.Diving has been Guo's specialty for 18 years, transforming her from an innocent girl into a sports super star.She doesn't get bored with the training, but instead, she loves the springboard and is clearly never happier than when plunging into the water.Audiences may be most familiar with her triumphs on the 3-me ter springboard. But it's her failures that Guo Jingjing has turned into a certain kind of confidence.Guo Jingjing, Diving World Champion, said, "I'm not afraid to lose. Because I have experienced it before. So what if you lost? I'm still Guo Jingjing even I lost. I won't become anybody else. Even I did win, I'm also still Guo Jingjing. There are always wins and losses during competition. I'm not some fairy goddess. It's normal to lose. Why should I be afraid of failure? If you start to be afraid about something, you will never succeed. You want to win? You can never be afraid."Feature Stories1. A daredevil planThe British billionaire R.B.,now60, said that he’ll pilot a minisub which shaped like a space shuttle to the furthest depths of the world’s five oceans.He’ll start in the Pacific later this year.R.B will share piloting duties with US sailor and explorer Chris Welsh in the five dives planned over two years. R.B said:＂The last great challenge foe humans is to reach and explore the depths of our planet’s oceans.＂He also said that the risk of this adnventure.＂The depth is beyond the capabilities of any other craft, so the rescue is impossible.＂2.Be infatuated with someoneThe superstar Robert Pattinson,is currently dating his girlfriend Kristen Stewart,he revealed his love for older woman . During an interview with a fashion magazine,Pattinson admitted that he was infatuated with a list of older women as a teen .He said that he even had a poster of 37-year-old British supermodle on his bedroom wall.And what he infatuated with include American actresses Jane Fonda,73,and Ellen Burstyn,78.3.A miraculous survivalThree weeks after the tsunami hit Japan,a dog was found alive on the roof of a house which has been wash out to the sea. The rescue team found it on the roof on April 1,but it took hours to catch the animal.The rescue team didn’t know whose dog it is because the dog didn’t have a name tag on its coller.However,the miraculous survivval of the dog courage many people in Japan after the big erthquark .。
邹为诚《综合英语教程(5)》学习指南【词汇短语+课文精解+练习答案】(Unit 4)【圣才】
Unit 4一、词汇短语INTERVIEWSI. Interview 1: My Idea of a Happy FamilyVocabularydecent [] adj. 体面的，得体的，正当的；严肃的，高雅的，正派的；和气的，过得去的，宽容的【例句】He made a decent record. 他成绩尚佳。
【助记】de(向下)+cent(钱)→冲着钱的面子我才屈服的【派生】decently adv. 合适地；高雅地；正派地；亲切地tremendous []adj. 巨大的，可怕的，惊人的；极其严重的；极好的【例句】Their son is a tremendous eater. 他们的儿子是一个食量极大的人。
【助记】trem(颤抖)+end(结果)+ous(形容词后缀)→得出了激动人心的结果→极好的soothe [] vt. 使安静；抚慰，安慰；使平息；缓和【例句】She soothed the child who was afraid. 她使这个恐惧的孩子安静了下来。
【词组】soothe a toothache 缓解牙痛soothe your soul 安抚心灵soothe one’s anger劝慰某人不要生气connotation [] n. 含蓄，涵义【例句】Hollywood holds connotations of romance and glittering success.好莱坞一词包含了浪漫与耀眼的成就的含意。
【助记】con共同，not＝note注意——大家注意的内容——含义。
Phrasesreach out to 接触【例句】We must reach out to those in need. 我们应该伸出援助之手，帮助有困难的人。
cave in 塌落；认输【例句】The enemy had to cave in and surrender. 敌人只好屈服投降。
英文文章类型
英文文章类型
英文文章类型主要可以分为以下几种：
1.新闻报道（News Reporting）：新闻报道通常用于报道最近发生的事件，包括政治、经济、社会、文化等方面的新闻。
新闻报道的特点是内容简明扼要，客观中立，语言风格简洁明了。
2.社论（Editorial）：社论是报纸或杂志上的评论文章，通常由编辑或主编撰写，表达对某个特定问题的看法或观点。
社论通常具有鲜明的立场和观点，语言风格较为正式和庄重。
3.特写（Feature Story）：特写是一种深入报道某个特定人物、事件或话题的文章，通常包含大量的细节和背景信息。
特写通常具有趣味性和吸引力，语言风格较为生动形象。
4.调查报道（Investigative Reporting）：调查报道是一种对某个特定事件或问题进行深入调查和分析的文章。
调查报道通常需要收集大量的信息和证据，语言风格较为严谨和细致。
5.评论（Review）：评论是一种对某个特定书籍、电影、音乐等作品进行评述和评价的文章。
评论通常包含作者的个人看法和感受，语言风格较为主观和个人化。
6.说明文（Exposition）：说明文是一种对某个特定概念、理论或过程进行解释和阐述的文章。
说明文通常包含大量的事实和数据，语言风格较为客观和中立。
7.游记（Travelogue）：游记是一种描述作者旅行经历的文章。
游记通常包含大量的描绘和情感色彩，语言风格较为生动和形象化。
以上是英文文章的一些主要类型，每种类型的文章都有其独特的特点和要求。
Unit-4(A-Feature-Story)
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5. rush
n. (1) a hurry 匆忙 eg. 这个人男人匆忙地离开。
She is a demanding mother.
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2. hectic adj. (1) crazy, wild or enthusiastic
兴奋的，狂热的 eg. 狂热的一天… a hectic day… (2) very busy and involved with lots of
The man left in a rush. (2) the peak of a period of time 高峰期
eg. 圣诞节购物高峰
Christmas rush
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Noun Phrase: (1) a rush for sth. 争抢… eg. 抢购唱片… a huge rush for the music record…
intimate or oppressive; relaxed or stressful, etc) Respect (for each other or overbearing)
the shapes of a family
Nuclear family Single-parent family Extended family Dink family
(2) a rush of (feeling) 一股…(尤指感情) eg. a rush of pure affection swept over him. 一股强烈的真爱略过他的心田。 eg. 一股怒气… a rush of anger eg. 一股暖流… a rush of heat air…
Feature story
• Introduction • Characteristics of feature stories • Different Kinds of Feature Stories
Introduction of feature story
• The feature pattern is another common pattern in newspaper writing. Feature is used mainly to apply to a story that is based wholly on human interest---the story that falls somewhere between the straight news and the pure fiction. In other words, the incidents and persons involved in feature stories are real, not created, are facts, not fiction, though many techniques used in fiction writing can be found in features. • A straight news story is often tied to something that has just happened---it is immediate in time. But a feature story gives the news reporter a chance to write about something that has developed gradually over time, such as a trend or a change in society or the economy.
小学上册第八次英语第四单元真题(含答案)
小学上册英语第四单元真题(含答案)英语试题一、综合题(本题有100小题，每小题1分，共100分.每小题不选、错误，均不给分)1.What is the capital of Greenland?A. NuukB. SisimiutC. IlulissatD. Qaqortoq答案: A. Nuuk2.I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others by __________.3. A ______ is a pure substance that cannot be broken down.4.Acids taste _____ and can be sour.5.An ____(archipelago) is a group of islands.6.My favorite activity in the spring is ______ (种花).7.The leaves flutter down from the _______ in fall.8.The ________ (novel) tells an interesting story.9.Energy can be stored in _______ forms, like batteries.10. A __________ is a substance formed when two or more elements combine.11.What do we call the time before noon?A. AfternoonB. NightC. MorningD. Evening答案: C. Morning12.Reptiles lay ______.13.My dad loves __________ (历史).14.The cookies are ___. (baking)15. A __________ is a geological feature that can provide habitats for wildlife.16.The _____ (tree/house) is tall.17.The __________ can be classified based on their appearance.18.I like to ___ (listen) to podcasts.19. A ______ is a large, flat area of land at a high elevation.20.My friend is _______ (很有趣).21. A chemical reaction that releases heat is called an ______ reaction.22.My brother plays _____ (video games/sports).23.What do we call the movement of water in the ocean?A. CurrentB. WaveC. TideD. Ripples答案:A24.The element that is necessary for respiration in living organisms is _______.25.The chemical formula for hydrochloric acid is _______.26.The chameleon changes its _____.27.The ________ was a defining battle in the history of modern warfare.28.This teacher, ______ (这位老师), teaches us science.29.The Earth's atmosphere is vital for ______ life.30.I can ________ my homework.pounds can be separated into their elements through a ________ reaction.32.My aunt loves __________ (参与公益).33.The ________ is known for its long neck.34.We use a thermometer to measure ______.35.I made a scrapbook of my favorite ________ (回忆) from summer camp. It’s full of ________ (照片).36.The invention of the telephone changed the way people _____.37.The ________ (computer) is very useful.38.What is the name of the famous scientist known for his work on vaccination?A. Edward JennerB. Louis PasteurC. Jonas SalkD. Albert Sabin答案: A39.Carbon dioxide is produced when we breathe out and during _____.40.The capital city of France is ________.41.We will _______ (go) to the amusement park.42. A reaction that produces light is called a ______ reaction.43.What do we use to tell time?A. RulerB. ClockC. BookD. Computer答案: B44.What is the frozen form of water called?A. IceB. SnowC. HailD. Fog答案:A.Ice45.I enjoy playing ______ with my friends.46.The main gas in helium balloons is ______.47.She is _____ a picture of her dog. (drawing)48. A red giant is a late stage in the life of a ______.49. A sound wave can be used for communication and ______.50.What do we call the study of the Earth?A. BiologyB. GeographyC. AstronomyD. Physics答案: B51. A kangaroo's pouch protects its ________________ (幼崽).52.What is the name of the famous American national park known for its geysers?A. YellowstoneB. YosemiteC. Grand CanyonD. Zion答案: A53._____ (植物护理) is important for a thriving garden.54.The crab has a hard ______ (外壳) to protect itself.55.My ________ (玩具) is full of potential.56. A reaction that produces gas is called a ______ reaction.57. A _____ (马) can carry heavy loads.58.The ferret loves to play in _______ (隧道).59.They are ________ (快乐) today.60.My dad is a ______. He works at an office.dybugs are often red with ________________ (黑点).62.Herbs can enhance the flavor of ______ (食物).63.Each toy has a story that makes it ________ (形容词) to me.64. A _______ (小斑马) has unique stripes.65.The _______ (蟑螂) is a creepy insect.66.Bees help _____ (pollinate) the flowers.67.What do we call the process of becoming a butterfly?A. MetamorphosisB. TransformationC. EvolutionD. Growth答案:A68.The parrot can ______ (说) many words.69. A homogeneous mixture is also known as a ______.70.The ancient Greeks created the concept of _______ democracy.71.The cat is ______ on the mat. (sleeping)72.The stars twinkle _______ (在夜空中).73. A __________ day is great for going to the park. (晴朗的)74.The Earth's surface is influenced by both natural and ______ processes.75.The signing of the Declaration of Independence occurred in ________ (费城).76.Astrophysics combines astronomy with principles of _______.77.The ______ (鸽子) coos softly in the morning.78.The chameleon changes color to _________. (伪装)79.The ________ is very soft and cuddly.80.The ________ (环境友好型农业) promotes sustainability.81.The country known for its wildlife is ________ (以野生动物闻名的国家是________).82.My mom loves to organize ____ (events).83.The chemical formula for chromium(III) oxide is _____.84.She is a good ________.85.What do we call a young seagull?A. ChickB. HatchlingC. PupD. Calf答案:A.Chick86.What is the name of the famous waterfall located on the border of the USA and Canada?A. Victoria FallsB. Niagara FallsC. Angel FallsD. Iguazu Falls答案: B87.The __________ is a famous city known for its historic buildings. (伊斯坦布尔)88.What is the name of the famous red fruit that is often mistaken for a vegetable?A. TomatoB. PepperC. CarrotD. Cucumber答案: A89.The _____ (cypress) tree grows near water.90.The ________ is a natural border between two countries.91.What is the name of the largest reptile in the world?A. Komodo DragonB. Saltwater CrocodileC. Green AnacondaD. Leatherback Turtle答案: B92.The ________ (鱼) in the aquarium are colorful and very ________ (美丽).93.An electromagnet is created by passing electricity through a ______ (coil).94.I sometimes help my mom with ____.95.The kitten is ______ (playing) with a feather.96.An example of a physical change is _______ water.97.Which of these is a type of fish?A. SalmonB. ChickenC. BeefD. Pork答案: A98.Solar systems are made up of a star and all the objects that orbit it, including ______.99.My friend is a big __________ of dance. (爱好者)100.I see a plane in the ___. (sky)。
选必B4U4-Understanding ideas
Read the charts and answer the questions.
Q: What options do college students have after graduation?
They can get a full-time job, pursue further education, or start their own business. They
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was willing to purchase the product and help with its distribution
Persuading people to work for her.
An ideal place
determination
being her own boss a sound business plan
A. An argumentation. B. A feature story. C. An exposition.
A feature story often appears on a magazine or newspaper. It has varied subjects of human interest. It can be a profile of someone or about some event, a pet, or local food.
Pun: 双关
business blossoms
Work in pairs. Act out the interview based on the interview notes.
Organize information from the passage and complete the
小学上册第十五次英语第四单元期末试卷(有答案)
小学上册英语第四单元期末试卷(有答案)英语试题一、综合题(本题有100小题，每小题1分，共100分.每小题不选、错误，均不给分)1.The first modern Olympics were held in _______.2. A __________ is a notable geographical feature.3.He is a student, ______ (他是一名学生), studying hard for exams.4. A _______ is a reaction that occurs at a high temperature.5.My grandma is my cherished _______ who shares stories and wisdom.6. A _______ is a special type of mixture with tiny particles that never settle.7.The chemical symbol for californium is ______.8.I need to ________ my homework.9.The sun is shining ___ (brightly/dimly).10.What is the name of the famous landmark in Egypt?A. Great WallB. PyramidsC. ColosseumD. Eiffel Tower答案: B11.The _____ (海豚) is very intelligent.12.I enjoy _______ (reading) adventure stories.13.What is the value of 12 ÷ 4 + 2?A. 4B. 5C. 6D. 7答案:B14. A butterfly flutters gracefully in the _______.15.What do you use to cut food?A. ScissorsB. KnifeC. ForkD. Spoon答案:B Knife16.What is the name of the science that studies living things?A. BiologyB. ChemistryC. PhysicsD. Astronomy答案:A17.I have a special place for my toy ____. (玩具名称)18.What do we call a story that teaches a moral lesson?A. FableB. MythC. LegendD. Folklore答案: A19.What is the name of the famous ancient city in Romania?A. SighisoaraB. BucharestC. SibiuD. Constanta答案:A.Sighisoara20.My neighbor is a ______. He shares funny stories.21.The crocodile lurks in the ________________ (水中).22.The lemonade is very ___ (refreshing).23. A __________ is a large animal that lives in the sea and has tusks.24.The capital of Tanzania is __________.25.Listen and tick.听录音，在正确图片下的字母上打“√”。
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2. hectic
adj. (1) crazy, wild or enthusiastic 兴奋的，狂热的 eg. 狂热的一天… a hectic day… (2) very busy and involved with lots of rushed activity 紧张忙碌的 eg. 忙碌的一天… a hectic day… eg. 尽管工作安排很紧张，他却很少有健康不佳的时候。 Despite his hectic work schedule, he has rarely suffered poor health.
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5. rush
n. (1) a hurry 匆忙 eg. 这个人男人匆忙地离开。 The man left in a rush. (2) the peak of a period of time 高峰期 eg. 圣诞节购物高峰 Christmas rush
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Noun Phrase: (1) a rush for sth. 争抢… eg. 抢购唱片… a huge rush for the music record… (2) a rush of (feeling) 一股…(尤指感情) eg. a rush of pure affection swept over him. 一股强烈的真爱略过他的心田。 eg. 一股怒气… eg. 一股暖流… a rush of anger a rush of heat air…
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v. (1) soften 使柔和 eg. 时间让她变得更柔和了。 Time has mellowed her. With the passage of time, he has mellowed. (2) ripen 使成熟 eg. 阳光让这些水果成熟了。 The sun mellowed the fruit. eg. 这些苹果还要再成熟一些。 These apples need to mellow a bit more.
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Verb Phrase：(1) rush to do sth… 急着做某事 (2) rush (at) sth./sb. 冲向 eg. 他冲向了入口。 He rushed the entrance. eg. 记者向他重来。 Reporters rushed at him.
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6. trap
A Feature Story
What counts as a happy family ?
Income (steady, sufficient or not) Jobs (secure or insecure) Health (good or not) Family relationship (close or remote; caring or cold; intimate or oppressive; relaxed or stressful, etc) Respect (for each other or overbearing)
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3. mellow
adj. (1) soft and gentle 柔和的 eg. 柔和的月光… the mellow moonlight… (2) having a pleasing flavor through proper aging 香醇的，柔美的 eg.他那柔美的声音… his mellow voice… eg. 一坛香醇的酒… a jar of mellow wine (3) unhurried and relaxed 轻松的 eg. 轻松的对话… a mellow conversation…
the shapes of a family
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Nuclear family Single-parent family Extended family Dink family
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1. demanding
adj. (1) requiring lots of time, energy or attention 费时的；费力的 eg. 费时的工作… a demanding job… (2) not easily to be satisfied or pleased 苛求的 eg. 她是一个要求非常高的母亲。 She is a demanding mother.
n. 陷阱，圈套
v. (1) 抓捕… eg. to trap the killer…
Phrase: (1) be trapped in sp. 被困在… eg. 他们被大火困在屋子里。 They are trapped in the room. (2) trap sb. into doing sth. 诱骗某人做某事 eg. 小偷诱骗小孩行窃。 The thief trapped the children into stealing.
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4. frantic
adj. (1) excessively agitated with rage
(因恐惧或忧虑而)发狂似的 eg. 一只鸟被关了起来，到现在它都非常狂躁。
A bird had been locked in and was by now quite frantic. eg. a cluster of frantic football fans… 一群疯狂的足球球迷… (2) in a hurry with disorder 忙乱的 eg. 忙乱的一天… A frantic day… eg. 他厌倦了自己这忙乱的生活。 He got fed up with his own frantic lifestyle.