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高中英语 Unit 2 Sailing the oceans词汇讲解 新人教版选修9
Unit 2 Sailing the oceansTeaching ResourcesSection 3: Words and expressions from Unit 2Sailing the oceansmercynoun (pl. -ies)1.[U] a kind or forgiving attitude towards sb that you have the power to harm or right to punish humanity:to ask / beg / plead for mercy They showed no mercy to their hostages. God have mercy on us. The troops are on a mercy mission (= a journey to help people) in the war zone.2. [C, usually sing.] (informal) an event or a situation to be grateful for, usually because it stops sth unpleasant: It’s a mercy she wasn’t seriously hurt. His death was a mercy (= because he was in great pain.at the mercy of sb/sth not able to stop sb/sth harming you because they have power or control over you:I’m not going to put myself at t he mercy of the bank. We were at the mercy of the weather.leave sb/sth to the mercy / mercies of sb/sth to leave sb/sth in a situation that may cause them to suffer or to be treated badly: privatized companies left to the mercy of market forces (humoro us) I’ll leave you to the tender mercies of these ladies!throw yourself on sb’s mercy (formal) to put yourself in a situation where you must rely on sb to be kind to you and not harm or punish youlongsideprep.1.next to or at the side of sth:A police car pulled up alongside us. a lifeboat moored alongside the yacht Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level.2. together with or at the same time as sth/sb: Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle. explorationnoun [C, U]1. the act of travelling through a place in order to find out about it or look for sth in it: the exploration of space oil exploration (= searching for oil in the ground)2. an examination of sth in order to find out about it: the book’s explorations of the human mindaccelerateverb1. to happen or to make sth happen faster or earlier than expected: [v] Inflation continues to accelerate. [vn] Exposure to the sun can accelerate the ageing process.2. [v] (of a vehicle or person) to start to go faster: The runners accelerated smoothly around the bend. The car accelerated to overtake me.secureadj.HAPPY / CONFIDENT1. feeling happy and confident about yourself or a particular situation: At last they were able to feel secure about the future. She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round.CERTAIN / SAFE2. likely to continue or be successful for a long time; safe: a secure job / income It’s nota very secure way to make a living. The future of the company looks secure.3. ~ (against / from sth) that cannot be affected or harmed by sth: Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion.BUILDING / DOOR / ROOM4.guarded and/or made stronger so that it is difficult for people to enter or leave: Check that all windows and doors have been made as secure as possible. a secure unit for child offenders The building is secure against intruders.FIRM5. not likely to move, fall down, etc.; stable: The aerial doesn’t look ver y secure to me. It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice. (figurative) Our relationship was now on a more secure footing.verbGET STH1. ~ sth (for sb/sth)| ~ sb sth (formal) to obtain or achieve sth, especially when this means using a lot of effort: [vn] to secure a contract / deal The team managed to secure a place in the finals. She secured2. 000 votes. The delegation has secured the promise of a ceasefire. [vn, vnn] He secured a place for himself at law school. He secured himself a place at law school. FASTEN FIRMLY2. [vn] ~ sth (to sth) to attach or fasten sth firmly: She secured the rope firmly to the back of the car. The tables on board were secured firmly to the floor.PROTECT FROM HARM3. [vn] ~ sth (against sth) to protect sth so that it is safe and difficult to attack or damage: to secure a property against intruders The windows were secured with locks and bars. (figurative) a savings plan that will secure your child’s futureA LOAN4.[vn] to legally agree to give sb property or goods that are worth the same amount as the money that you have borrowed from them, if you are unable to pay the money back: a loan secured on the houserandomadj. [usually before noun] done, chosen, etc. without sb deciding in advance what is going to happen, or without any regular pattern: the random killing of innocent people a random sample / selection (= in which each thing has an equal chance of being chosen) The information is processed in a random order.nounat random without deciding in advance what is going to happen, or without any regular pattern: She opened the book at random (= not at any particular page) and started reading. The terrorists fired into the crowd at random. Names were chosen at random from a list.awkwardadj.1. making you feel embarrassed: There was an awkward silence. I felt awkward because they obviously wanted to be alone.2. difficult to deal with:Don’t ask awkward questions. You’ve put me in an awkward position. an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with)Please don’t be awkward about letting him come. It makes things awkward for everyone when you behave like that.3. not convenient, inconvenient: Have I come at an awkward time?4.difficult or dangerous because of its shape or design: This box is very awkward for one person to carry. This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units.5. not moving in an easy way; not comfortable: He tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward. I must have slept in an awkward position—I’m aching all over.referencenounMENTIONING SB / STH1.[C, U] ~ (to sb/sth) a thing you say or write that mentions sb/sth else; the act of mentioning sb/sth: The book is full of references to growing up in India. She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans. the President’s passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the warLOOKING FOR INFORMATION2. [U] the act of looking at sth for information: Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference. I wrote down the name of the hotel for future reference (= because it might be useful in the future). The library contains many popular works of reference (= reference books).ASKING FOR ADVICE3. [U] ~ (to sb/sth) (formal) the act of asking sb for help or advice: The emergency nurse can treat minor injuries without reference to a doctor.NUMBER / WORD / SYMBOL4. [C] (abbr. ref.) a number, word or symbol that shows where sth is on a map, or where you can find a piece of information: The map reference is Y4.. Please quote your reference number when making an enquiry.FOR NEW JOB5.[C] a letter written by sb who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer: We will take up references after the interview.6. [C] a person who agrees to write a reference, for you, for example when you are applying fora job: My previous boss will act as a reference for me.IN BOOK7.[C] a note in a book that tells you where a particular piece of information comes from: There is a list of references at the end of each chapter.in / with reference to(formal) used to say what you are talking or writing about:With reference to your letter of July 22...verb [vn] (formal) to refer to sth; to provide a book, etc. with references: Each chapter is referenced, citing literature up to 2004.preciseadj.1.clear and accurate; exact:precise details / instructions / measurements Can you give a more precise definition of the word? I can be reasonably precise about the time of the incident.2.[only before noun] used to emphasize that sth happens at a particular time or in a particular way: We were just talking about her when, at that precise moment, she walked in. Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness.3. taking care to be exact and accurate,especially about small details: a skilled and precise worker small, precise movements (disapproving) She’s rather prim and precise.to be (more) pr ecise used to show that you are giving more detailed and accurate information about sth you have just mentioned: The shelf is about a metre long—well, 98cm, to be precise. simplifyverb(simplifies, simplifying, simplified, simplified) [vn] to make sth easier to do or understand: The application forms have now been simplified. I hope his appointment will simplify matters.a simplified version of the story for young childrenportableadj. that is easy to carry or to move: a portable TV The equipment is lightweight, portable and easy to store. (figurative) a portable loan / pension (= that can be moved if you change banks, jobs, etc.) portable softwarenoun a small type of machine that is easy to carry, especially a computer or a television: The kids are upstairs watching the portable (= television).shortcomingnoun[usually pl.] a fault in sb’s character, a plan, a system, etc.: She made me aware of my own shortcomings. Despite a number of shortcomings, the project will still go ahead.updateverb [vn]1.to make sth more modern by adding new parts, etc.: It’s about time we updated our software.2.~ sb (on sth)| ~ sth to give sb the most recent information about sth; to add the most recent information to sth bring up to date: I called the office to update them on the day’s developments. Our records are regularly updated.tendencynoun (pl. -ies)1. [C] ~ (for sb/sth) (to do sth)| ~ (to / towards sth) if sb/sth has a particular tendency, they are likely to behave or act in a particular way: to display artistic, etc. tendencies I have a tendency to talk too much when I’m nervous. There is a tendency for this disease to run in families. She has a strong natural tendency towards caution. This material has a tendency to shrink when washed.2. [C] ~ (for sb/sth) (to do sth)| ~ (to / towards sth) a new custom that is starting to develop: There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff.3. [C+sing./pl. v.] (BrE) a group within a larger political group, whose views are more extreme than those of the rest of the group: the militant tendencyreliableadj.1.that can be trusted to do sth well; that you can rely on; dependable: We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working. a reliable friend My car’s not as reliable as it used to be.2. that is likely to be correct or true: Our information comes from a reliable source. a reliable witness How reliable are the local weather forecasts? These tests are a reliable indicator of future performance.swoopverb [v]1.[usually +adv. / prep.] (of a bird or plane) to fly quickly and suddenly downwards, especially in order to attack sb/sth; dive: The aircraft swooped down over the buildings. A hawk swoopedlow over the field.2.~ (on sb/sth) (especially of police or soldiers) to visit or attack sb/sth suddenly and without warning: Officers swooped on the vehicles as they left the ferry.noun1.an act of moving suddenly and quickly through the air in a downward direction, as a bird does dive2. ~ (on sth/sb) an act of arriving somewhere or attacking sth/sb in a way that is sudden and unexpected:Large quantities of drugs were found during a police swoop on the star’s New York home.peckverb1. ~ (at sth) (of birds) to move the beak forward quickly and hit or bite sth: [v] A robin was pecking at crumbs on the ground. Hens pecked around in the yard. [vn] A bird had pecked a hole in the sack. Vultures had pecked out the dead goat’s eyes.2. [vn] ~ sb (on sth) (informal) to kiss sb lightly and quickly: He pecked her on the cheek as he went out. She pecked his cheek.a / the pecking order (inform al, often humorous) the order of importance in relation to one another among the members of a group: New Zealand is at the top of the pecking order of rugby nations. to be first in the pecking orderpeck at sth to eat only a very small amount of a meal because you are not hungry; pick at: She sat nervously pecking at her food.expeditionnoun1. an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known: to plan / lead / go on an expedition to the North Pole2. the people who go on an expedition: Three members of the Everest expedition were killed.3. (sometimes humorous) a short trip that you make when you want or need sth: a shopping expeditioncompulsoryadj. that must be done because of a law or a rule: It is compulsory for all motorcyclists to wear helmets. English is a compulsory subject at this level. compulsory education / schooling compulsory redundanciesSurvivalnoun1.[U] the state of continuing to live or exist, often despite difficulty or danger: the struggle / battle / fight for survival His only chance of survival was a heart transplant. Exporting is necessary f or our economic survival. Continued trade in these products is a threat to the survival of the species.2.[C] ~ (from sth) something that has continued to exist from an earlier time: The ceremony is a survival from pre-Christian times.the survival of the fittest the principle that only the people or things that are best adapted to their surroundings will continue to existincidentnoun1. [C] something that happens, especially sth unusual or unpleasant: His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. One particular incident sticks in my mind.2. [C, U] a serious or violent event, such as a crime, an accident or an attack: There was a shooting incident near here last night. The demonstration passed off without incident.3.[C] a disagreement between two countries, often involving military forces: a border / diplomatic incidentdeparturenoun1. [C, U] ~ (from ... ) the act of leaving a place; an example of this: His sudden departure threw the office into chaos. Flights should be confirmed 4.8 hours before departure. They had received no news of him since his departure from the island.2.[C] a plane, train, etc. leaving a place at a particular time: arrivals and departures All departures are from Manchester. the departure lounge / time / gate the departures board3. [C] ~ (from sth) an action that is different from what is usual or expected: It was a radical departure from tradition. Their latest single represents a new departure for the band.depositnounMONEY1.[usually sing.] a ~ (on sth) a sum of money that is given as the first part of a larger payment: We’ve put down a 5.% deposit on the house. T hey normally ask you to pay £1.00 (as a) deposit. All deposits are non-refundable.2.[usually sing.] a sum of money that is paid by sb when they rent sth and that is returned to them if they do not lose or damage the thing they are renting:to pay a dep osit They’l l probably ask you to leave a deposit.3. a sum of money that is paid into a bank account: Deposits can be made at any branch. 4. (in the British political system) the amount of money that a candidate in an election to Parliament has to pay, and that is returned if he/she gets enough votes: All the other candidates lost their deposits.verb [vn]PUT DOWN1.[+adv. / prep.] to put o r lay sb/sth down in a particular place: She deposited a pile of books on my desk. (informal) I was whisked off in a taxi and deposited outside the hotel.LEAVE SUBSTANCE2. (especially of a river or a liquid) to leave a layer of sth on the surface of sth, especially gradually and over a period of time: Sand was deposited which hardened into sandstone. MONEY3. to put money into a bank account: Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts.reckonverb1. (informal, especially BrE) to think sth or have an opinion about sth: [v (that)] I reckon (that) I’m going to get that job. He’ll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)? [v] It’s worth a lot of money, I reckon. ‘They’ll never find out.’ ‘You reckon?’ (= I think you may be wrong about that)2. be reckoned (not used in the progressive tenses) to be generally considered to be sth: [vn to inf] Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays. [vn-n] It was generally reckoned a success. [also vn-adj]3.[v to inf] (BrE, informal) to expect to do sth:We reckon to finish by ten. He wasn’t reckoning to pay so much.4. ~ sth (at sth) to calculate an amount, a number, etc.: [vn] I could see him reckoning the cost as I spoke. The age of the earth is reckoned at about 4.6.00 million years. [v (that)] They reckon (that) their profits are down by at least 2.0%. [vn to inf] The journey was reckoned to take about two hours. reckon on sth to expect sth to happen or to rely on sth happening: They hadn’t reckoned on a rebellion. [+ -ing] We’d reckoned on having good weather.reckon sth up / reckon up sth(especially BrE) to calculate the total amount or number of sth:He reckoned up the cost of everything in his mind.reckon with sb/sth1.[usually passive] to consider or treat sb/sth as a serious opponent, problem, etc.: They were already a political force to be reckoned with.2.(usually used in negative sentences) to consider sth as a possible problem that you should be prepared for; take sth into account: [+ -ing] I didn’t reckon with getting caught up in so much traffic.reckon without sb/sth (especially BrE) to not consider sb/sth as a possible problem that you should be prepared for; not take sth into account: They had reckoned without the determination of the opposition.tensionnoun1. [U, C, usually pl.] ~ (between A and B) a situation in which people do not trust each other, or feel unfriendly towards each other, and which may cause them to att ack each other: There is mounting tension along the border. international / racial / political tensions Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence. The incident has further increased tension between the two countries.2. [C, U] ~ (between A and B) a situation in which the fact that there are different needs or interests causes difficulties: There is often a tension between the aims of the company and the wishes of the employees.3. [U] a feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to relax: nervous tension We laughed and that helped ease the tension. Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension. a tension headac he4. [U] the feeling of fear and excitement that is created by a writer or a film/movie director: dramatic tension As the movie progresses the tension builds.5. [U] the state of being stretched tight; the extent to which sth is stretched tight: muscular tension Adjust the string tension of your tennis racket to suit your style of playing. When knitting, try to keep the same tension throughout. Massage can relieve tension in your shoulders and back.verb [vn] (technical) to make a wire, sail, etc. tight and stretchedgradualadj.1. happening slowly over a long period; not sudden: a gradual change in the climate Recovery from the disease is very gradual.2. (of a slope) not steepforeseeverb(foresaw, foreseen ) to think sth is going to happen in the future; to know about sth before it happens; predict: [vn] We do not foresee any problems. The extent of the damage could not have been foreseen. [v (that)] No one could have foreseen (that) things would turn out this way. [v wh-] It is impossible to foresee how life will work out. [also vn -ing]thirstnoun1.[U, sing.] the feeling of needing or wanting a drink:He quenched his thirst with a long drink of cold water. She woke up with a raging thirst and a headache.2. [U] the state of not having enough water to drink: Thousands are dying of thirst.3. [sing.] ~ (for sth) a strong desire for sth: a thirst for knowledgetearverb (tore ,torn)DAMAGE1. to damage sth by pulling it apart or into pieces or by cutting it on sth sharp; to become damaged in this way; rip: [vn] I tore my jeans on the fence. I tore a hole in my jeans. He tore the letter in two. a torn handkerchief [vn-adj] I tore the package open. I tore open the package. [v] Careful—the fabric tears very easily.2. [vn] ~ sth in sth to make a hole in sth by force; rip: The blast tore a hole in the wall.REMOVE FROM STH / SB3. [vn + adv. / prep.] to remove sth from sth else by pulling it roughly or violently; rip: The storm nearly tore the roof off. I tore another sheet from the pad. He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake.4.~ yourself / sb (from sb/sth) to pull yourself/sb away by force from sb/sth that is holding you or them: [vn] She tore herself from his grasp. [vn-adj] He tore himself free.INJURE MUSCLE5. [vn] to injure a muscle, etc. by stretching it too much: a torn ligament She tore a calf muscle playing squash.MOVE QUICKLY6. [v + adv. / prep.] to move somewhere very quickly or in an excited way: He tore off down the street. A truck tore past the gates.-TORN7.(in adjectives) very badly affected or damaged by sth:to bring peace to a strife-torn countrya strike-torn industrytear sb/sth apart, to shreds, to bits, etc. to destroy or defeat sb/sth completely or criticize them or it severely: We tore the other team apart in the second half. The critics tore his last movie to shreds.tear at your heart / tear your heart out (formal) to strongly affect you in an emotional way tear your hair (out) (informal) to show that you are very angry or anxious about sth: She’s keeping very calm—anyone else would be tearing their hair out.(be in) a tearing hurry / rush (especially BrE) (to be) in a very great hurrybe torn (between A and B)to be unable to decide or choose between two people, things or feelings: I was torn between my parents and my friend.tear sb off a strip / tear a strip off sb(BrE, informal) to speak angrily to sb who has done sth wrongthat’s torn it (BrE, informal) used to say that sth has happened to spoil your plans—more at heart, limb, loose adj.tear sb apart / tear apart sb to make sb feel very unhappy or worried; rip sb apart: It tears me apart to think I might have hurt her feelings. His distress tore me apart.tear sth apart / tear apart sth1. to destroy sth violently, especially by pulling it to pieces: The dogs tore the fox apart.2. to make people in a country, an organization or other place fight or argue with each other: Racial strife is tearing our country apart.3.to search a place, making it look untidy and causing damage: They tore the room apart, looking for money.tear at sth to pull or cut sth violently so that it tears: He tore at the meat with his bare hands.tear yourself away (from sth)/ tear sth away (from sth)to leave somewhere even though you would prefer to stay there; to take sth away from somewhere: Dinner’s ready, if you can tear yourselfaway from the TV. She was unable to tear her eyes away from him (= could not stop looking at him).tear sth down / tear down sth to pull or knock down a building, wall, etc.: They’re teari ng down these old houses to build a new office block.tear into sb/sth1. to attack sb/sth physically or with words: The wind tore into him.2. to start doing sth witha lot of energy: They tore into their food as if they were starving. The band tore into their opening number.tear sth up / tear up sth to destroy a document, etc. by tearing it into pieces; rip sth up: She tore up all the letters he had sent her. (figurative) He accused t he leader of tearing up the party’s manifesto (= of ignoring it).hardshipnoun [U, C] a situation that is difficult and unpleasant because you do not have enough money, food, clothes, etc.: economic / financial, etc. hardship People suffered many hardships during that long winter. The two men endured great hardship during their trek across Antarctica. It was no hardship to walk home on such a lovely evening.backgroundnounFAMILY / EDUCATION, etc.1.[C] the details of a person’s family, education, experience etc.: a person’s family / social / cultural / educational / class background The job would suit someone with a business background. In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends.PAST2. [C, usually sing., U] the circumstances or past events which help explain why sth is how it is; information about these: the historical background to the war background information / knowledge The elections are taking place against a background of violence. Can you give me more background on the company?OF PICTURE / PHOTO3.[C, usually sing.] the part of a picture, photograph or view behind the main objects, people, etc.: a photograph with trees in the backgroundLESS IMPORTANT POSITION4.[sing.] a position in which people are not paying attention to sb/sth or not as much attention as they are paying to sb/sth else: He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. A piano tinkled gent ly in the background. background music There was a lot of background noise (= that you could hear, but were not listening to).COLOUR UNDER STH5. [C, usually sing.] a colour or design on which sth is painted, drawn, etc.: The name of the company is written in red on a white background.in the background (computing) (of a computer program) not being used at the present time and appearing on the screen behind programs that are being usedroarverb1. [v] to make a very loud, deep sound: We heard a lion roar. The gun roared deafeningly. The engine roared to life (= started noisily). The wind was roaring in my ears.2. ~ (sth) (out)to shout sth very loudly: [v] The crowd roared. [vn] The fans roared (out) their approval. He roared out James’s name. [v speech] ‘Stand back,’ he roared.3.[v] ~ (with laughter) to laugh very loudly: He looked so funny, we all roared. It made them roar with laughter.4. [v + adv. / prep.] (of a vehicle or its rider / driver) to move very fast, making a lot of noise: She put her foot down and the car roared away. A group of young men on motorcycles roared past.5. [v] (of a fire) to burn brightly with a lot of flames, heat and noise: A log fire was roaring in the hearth.noun1. a loud deep sound made by an animal, especially a lion, or by sb’s voice: His speech was greeted by a roar of applause. roars of laughter2. a loud continuous noise made by the wind or sea, or by a machine: I could barely hear above the roar of traffic. the roar of the Atlantic。
高中英语 Unit 2 Sailing the oceans词汇讲解 新人教版选修9
Unit 2 Sailing the oceansTeaching ResourcesSection 3: Words and expressions from Unit 2Sailing the oceansmercynoun (pl. -ies)1. [U] a kind or forgiving attitude towards sb that you have the power to harm or right to punish humanity: to ask / beg / plead for mercy They showed no mercy to their hostages. God have mercy on us. The troops are on a mercy mission (= a journey to help people) in the war zone.2.[C, usually sing.] (informal) an event or a situation to be grateful for, usually because it stops sth unpleasant: It’s a mercy she wasn’t seriously hurt. His death was a mercy (= because he was in great pain.at the mercy of sb/sth not able to stop sb/sth harming you because they have power or control over you:I’m not going to put myself at the mercy of the bank. We were at the mercy of the weather.leave sb/sth to the mercy / mercies of sb/sth to leave sb/sth in a situation that may cause them to suffer or to be treatedbadly: privatized companies left to the mercy of market forces (humoro us) I’ll leave you to the tender mercies of these ladies!throw yourself on sb’s mercy (formal) to put yourself in a situation where you must rely on sb to be kind to you and not harm or punish youlongsideprep.1. next to or at the side of sth: A police car pulled up alongside us. a lifeboat moored alongside the yacht Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level.2. together with or at the same time as sth/sb: Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle. explorationnoun [C, U]1.the act of travelling through a place in order to find out about it or look for sth in it:the exploration of space oil exploration (= searching for oil in the ground)2.an examination of sth in order to find out about it: the book’s explorations of the human mindaccelerateverb1. to happen or to make sth happen faster or earlier than expected: [v] Inflation continues to accelerate. [vn] Exposure to the sun can accelerate the ageing process.2.[v] (of a vehicle or person) to start to go faster: The runners accelerated smoothly around the bend. The car accelerated to overtake me.secureadj.HAPPY / CONFIDENT1.feeling happy and confident about yourself or a particular situation: At last they were able to feel secure about the future. She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round.CERTAIN / SAFE2.likely to continue or be successful for a long time; safe:a secure job / income It’s not a very secure way to makea living. The future of the company looks secure.3. ~ (against / from sth) that cannot be affected or harmed by sth: Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion.BUILDING / DOOR / ROOM4. guarded and/or made stronger so that it is difficult for people to enter or leave: Check that all windows and doors have been made as secure as possible. a secure unit for child offenders The building is secure against intruders. FIRM5. not likely to move, fall down, etc.; stable: The aerial doesn’t look ver y secure to me. It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice. (figurative) Our relationship was now on a more secure footing.verbGET STH1.~ sth (for sb/sth)| ~ sb sth (formal) to obtain or achieve sth, especially when this means using a lot of effort: [vn] to secure a contract / deal The team managed to secure a place in the finals. She secured2.000 votes. The delegation has secured the promise of a ceasefire. [vn, vnn] He secured a place for himself at law school. He secured himself a place at law school.FASTEN FIRMLY2. [vn] ~ sth (to sth) to attach or fasten sth firmly: Shesecured the rope firmly to the back of the car. The tables on board were secured firmly to the floor.PROTECT FROM HARM3.[vn] ~ sth (against sth) to protect sth so that it is safe and difficult to attack or damage: to secure a property against intruders The windows were secured with locks and bars. (figurative) a savings plan that will secure your child’s futureA LOAN4. [vn] to legally agree to give sb property or goods that are worth the same amount as the money that you have borrowed from them, if you are unable to pay the money back: a loan secured on the houserandomadj. [usually before noun] done, chosen, etc. without sb deciding in advance what is going to happen, or without any regular pattern: the random killing of innocent people a random sample / selection (= in which each thing has an equal chance of being chosen) The information is processed in a random order.nounat random without deciding in advance what is going to happen, or without any regular pattern: She opened the book at random (= not at any particular page) and started reading. The terrorists fired into the crowd at random. Names were chosen at random from a list.awkwardadj.1.making you feel embarrassed: There was an awkward silence.I felt awkward because they obviously wanted to be alone.2. difficult to deal with:Don’t ask awkward questions. You’ve put me in an awkward position. an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with) Please don’t be awkward about letting him come. It makes things awkward for everyone when you behave like that.3.not convenient, inconvenient: Have I come at an awkward time?4.difficult or dangerous because of its shape or design: This box is very awkward for one person to carry. This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units.5. not moving in an easy way; not comfortable: He tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward. I must have slept in an awkward position—I’m aching all over.referencenounMENTIONING SB / STH1.[C, U] ~ (to sb/sth) a thing you say or write that mentions sb/sth else; the act of mentioning sb/sth: The book is full of references to growing up in India. She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans. the President’s passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the warLOOKING FOR INFORMATION2. [U] the act of looking at sth for information: Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference. I wrote down the name of the hotel for future reference (= because it might be useful in the future). The library contains many popular works of reference (= reference books).ASKING FOR ADVICE3. [U] ~ (to sb/sth) (formal) the act of asking sb for help or advice: The emergency nurse can treat minor injuries without reference to a doctor.NUMBER / WORD / SYMBOL4.[C] (abbr. ref.) a number, word or symbol that shows wheresth is on a map, or where you can find a piece of information: The map reference is Y4.. Please quote your reference number when making an enquiry.FOR NEW JOB5.[C] a letter written by sb who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer: We will take up references after the interview.6.[C] a person who agrees to write a reference, for you, for example when you are applying for a job: My previous boss will act as a reference for me.IN BOOK7.[C] a note in a book that tells you where a particular piece of information comes from: There is a list of references at the end of each chapter.in / with reference to(formal) used to say what you are talking or writing about: With reference to your letter of July 22...verb [vn] (formal) to refer to sth; to provide a book, etc. with references: Each chapter is referenced, citing literature up to 2004.preciseadj.1.clear and accurate; exact:precise details / instructions / measurements Can you give a more precise definition of the word? I can be reasonably precise about the time of the incident.2. [only before noun] used to emphasize that sth happens at a particular time or in a particular way: We were just talking about her when, at that precise moment, she walked in. Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness.3.taking care to be exact and accurate, especially about small details: a skilled and precise worker small, precise movements (disapproving) She’s rather prim and precise.to be (more) precise used to show that you are giving more detailed and accurate information about sth you have just mentioned: The shelf is about a metre long—well, 98cm, to be precise.simplifyverb(simplifies, simplifying, simplified, simplified) [vn] to make sth easier to do or understand: The application forms have now been simplified. I hope his appointment willsimplify matters. a simplified version of the story for young childrenportableadj. that is easy to carry or to move: a portable TV The equipment is lightweight, portable and easy to store. (figurative) a portable loan / pension (= that can be moved if you change banks, jobs, etc.) portable softwarenoun a small type of machine that is easy to carry, especially a computer or a television: The kids are upstairs watching the portable (= television).shortcomingnoun[usually pl.] a fault in sb’s character, a plan, a system, etc.:She made me aware of my own shortcomings. Despite a number of shortcomings, the project will still go ahead.updateverb [vn]1. to make sth more modern by adding new parts, etc.: It’s about time we updated our software.2. ~ sb (on sth)| ~ sth to give sb the most recent information about sth; to add the most recent information to sth bring up to date: I calledthe office to update them on the day’s developments. Our records are regularly updated.tendencynoun (pl. -ies)1. [C] ~ (for sb/sth) (to do sth)| ~ (to / towards sth) if sb/sth has a particular tendency, they are likely to behave or act in a particular way: to display artistic, etc. tendencies I have a tendency to talk to o much when I’m nervous. There is a tendency for this disease to run in families. She has a strong natural tendency towards caution. This material has a tendency to shrink when washed.2. [C] ~ (for sb/sth) (to do sth)| ~ (to / towards sth) a new custom that is starting to develop: There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff.3. [C+sing./pl. v.] (BrE) a group within a larger political group, whose views are more extreme than those of the rest of the group: the militant tendencyreliableadj.1. that can be trusted to do sth well; that you can rely on; dependable: We are looking for someone who is reliable andhard-working. a reliable friend My car’s not as reliable as it used to be.2.that is likely to be correct or true: Our information comes from a reliable source. a reliable witness How reliable are the local weather forecasts? These tests are a reliable indicator of future performance. swoopverb [v]1.[usually +adv. / prep.] (of a bird or plane) to fly quickly and suddenly downwards, especially in order to attack sb/sth; dive: The aircraft swooped down over the buildings. A hawk swooped low over the field.2. ~ (on sb/sth) (especially of police or soldiers) to visit or attack sb/sth suddenly and without warning: Officers swooped on the vehicles as they left the ferry.noun1. an act of moving suddenly and quickly through the air ina downward direction, as a bird does dive 2. ~ (on sth/sb) an act of arriving somewhere or attacking sth/sb in a way that is sudden and unexpected: Large quantities of drugs were found during a police swoop on the star’s New York home. peckverb1.~ (at sth) (of birds) to move the beak forward quickly and hit or bite sth: [v] A robin was pecking at crumbs on the ground. Hens pecked around in the yard. [vn] A bird had pecked a hole in the sack. Vultures had pecked out the dead goat’s eyes.2. [vn] ~ sb (on sth) (informal) to kiss sb lightly and quickly: He pecked her on the cheek as he went out. She pecked his cheek.a / the pecking order (informal, often humorous) the order of importance in relation to one another among the members of a group: New Zealand is at the top of the pecking order of rugby nations. to be first in the pecking orderpeck at sth to eat only a very small amount of a meal because you are not hungry; pick at: She sat nervously pecking at her food.expeditionnoun1.an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known: to plan / lead / go on an expedition to the North Pole2. the people who go on an expedition: Three members of the Everestexpedition were killed.3. (sometimes humorous) a short trip that you make when you want or need sth: a shopping expedition compulsoryadj. that must be done because of a law or a rule: It is compulsory for all motorcyclists to wear helmets. English is a compulsory subject at this level. compulsory education / schooling compulsory redundanciesSurvivalnoun1.[U] the state of continuing to live or exist, often despite difficulty or danger: the struggle / battle / fight for survival His only chance of survival was a heart transplant. Exporting is necessary for our economic survival. Continued trade in these products is a threat to the survival of the species.2. [C] ~ (from sth) something that has continued to exist from an earlier time: The ceremony is a survival from pre-Christian times.the survival of the fittest the principle that only the people or things that are best adapted to their surroundings will continue to existincidentnoun1. [C] something that happens, especially sth unusual or unpleasant: His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. One particular incident sticks in my mind.2.[C, U] a serious or violent event, such as a crime, an accident or an attack: There was a shooting incident near here last night. The demonstration passed off without incident.3.[C] a disagreement between two countries, often involving military forces: a border / diplomatic incidentdeparturenoun1.[C, U] ~ (from ... ) the act of leaving a place; an example of this: His sudden departure threw the office into chaos. Flights should be confirmed 4.8 hours before departure. They had received no news of him since his departure from the island.2. [C] a plane, train, etc. leaving a place at a particular time: arrivals and departures All departures are from Manchester. the departure lounge / time / gate the departures board3. [C] ~ (from sth) an action that is different from what is usual or expected: It was a radical departure from tradition. Their latest single represents anew departure for the band.depositnounMONEY1. [usually sing.] a ~ (on sth) a sum of money that is given as the first part of a larger payment: We’ve put down a 5.% deposit on the house. They no rmally ask you to pay £1.00 (as a) deposit. All deposits are non-refundable.2. [usually sing.] a sum of money that is paid by sb when they rent sth and that is returned to them if they do not lose or damage the thing they are renting:to pay a deposit They’ll probably ask you to leave a deposit.3. a sum of money that is paid into a bank account: Deposits can be made at any branch.4.(in the British political system) the amount of money thata candidate in an election to Parliament has to pay, and that is returned if he/she gets enough votes: All the other candidates lost their deposits.verb [vn]PUT DOWN1. [+adv. / prep.] to put or lay sb/sth down in a particular place: She deposited a pile of books on my desk. (informal)I was whisked off in a taxi and deposited outside the hotel. LEAVE SUBSTANCE2. (especially of a river or a liquid) to leave a layer of sth on the surface of sth, especially gradually and over a period of time: Sand was deposited which hardened into sandstone.MONEY3.to put money into a bank account: Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts.reckonverb1.(informal, especially BrE) to think sth or have an opinion about sth: [v (that)] I reckon (that) I’m going to get that job. He’ll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)? [v] It’s worth a lot of money, I reckon. ‘They’ll never find out.’ ‘You reckon?’ (= I think you may be wrong about that)2. be reckoned (not used in the progressive tenses) to be generally considered to be sth: [vn to inf] Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays. [vn-n] It was generally reckoned a success. [also vn-adj]3. [v to inf] (BrE, informal) to expect to do sth:We reckon to finish by ten. He wasn’t reckoning to pay so much.4.~ sth (at sth) to calculate an amount, a number, etc.: [vn] I could see him reckoning the cost as I spoke. The age of the earth is reckoned at about 4.6.00 million years. [v (that)] They reckon (that) their profits are down by at least 2.0%. [vn to inf] The journey was reckoned to take about two hours.reckon on sth to expect sth to happen or to rely on sth happening: They hadn’t reckoned on a rebellion. [+ -ing] We’d reckoned on having good weather.reckon sth up / reckon up sth(especially BrE) to calculate the total amount or number of sth: He reckoned up the cost of everything in his mind.reckon with sb/sth1.[usually passive] to consider or treat sb/sth as a serious opponent, problem, etc.: They were already a political force to be reckoned with.2. (usually used in negative sentences) to consider sth as a possible problem that you should be prepared for; take sth into account: [+ -ing] I didn’t reckon with getting caught up in so much traffic.reckon without sb/sth (especially BrE) to not consider sb/sthas a possible problem that you should be prepared for; not take sth into account: They had reckoned without the determination of the opposition.tensionnoun1.[U, C, usually pl.] ~ (between A and B) a situation in which people do not trust each other, or feel unfriendly towards each other, and which may cause them to attack each other: There is mounting tension along the border. international / racial / political tensions Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence. The incident has further increased tension between the two countries.2.[C, U] ~ (between A and B) a situation in which the fact that there are different needs or interests causes difficulties: There is often a tension between the aims of the company and the wishes of the employees.3. [U] a feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to relax:nervous tension We laughed and that helped ease the tension. Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension. a tension headache4.[U] the feeling of fear and excitement that is created by a writer or a film/movie director: dramatic tension As the movieprogresses the tension builds.5.[U] the state of being stretched tight; the extent to which sth is stretched tight: muscular tension Adjust the string tension of your tennis racket to suit your style of playing. When knitting, try to keep the same tension throughout. Massage can relieve tension in your shoulders and back.verb [vn] (technical) to make a wire, sail, etc. tight and stretchedgradualadj.1.happening slowly over a long period; not sudden: a gradual change in the climate Recovery from the disease is very gradual.2. (of a slope) not steepforeseeverb (foresaw, foreseen ) to think sth is going to happen in the future; to know about sth before it happens; predict: [vn] We do not foresee any problems. The extent of the damage could not have been foreseen. [v (that)] No one could have foreseen (that) things would turn out this way. [v wh-] It is impossible to foresee how life will work out. [also vn -ing]thirstnoun1. [U, sing.] the feeling of needing or wanting a drink: He quenched his thirst with a long drink of cold water. She woke up with a raging thirst and a headache.2. [U] the state of not having enough water to drink: Thousands are dying of thirst.3. [sing.] ~ (for sth) a strong desire for sth: a thirst for knowledgetearverb (tore ,torn)DAMAGE1. to damage sth by pulling it apart or into pieces or by cutting it on sth sharp; to become damaged in this way; rip: [vn] I tore my jeans on the fence. I tore a hole in my jeans. He tore the letter in two. a torn handkerchief [vn-adj] I tore the package open. I tore open the package. [v] Careful—the fabric tears very easily.2. [vn] ~ sth in sth to make a hole in sth by force; rip: The blast tore a hole in the wall.REMOVE FROM STH / SB3.[vn + adv. / prep.] to remove sth from sth else by pullingit roughly or violently; rip: The storm nearly tore the roof off. I tore another sheet from the pad. He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake. 4.~ yourself / sb (from sb/sth) to pull yourself/sb away by force from sb/sth that is holding you or them: [vn] She tore herself from his grasp. [vn-adj] He tore himself free.INJURE MUSCLE5. [vn] to injure a muscle, etc. by stretching it too much:a torn ligament She tore a calf muscle playing squash. MOVE QUICKLY6. [v + adv. / prep.] to move somewhere very quickly or in an excited way: He tore off down the street. A truck tore past the gates.-TORN7.(in adjectives) very badly affected or damaged by sth:to bring peace to a strife-torn country a strike-torn industry tear sb/sth apart, to shreds, to bits, etc. to destroy or defeat sb/sth completely or criticize them or it severely: We tore the other team apart in the second half. The critics tore his last movie to shreds.tear at your heart / tear your heart out (formal) to strongly affect you in an emotional waytear your hair (out) (informal) to show that you are very angry or anxious about sth: She’s keeping very calm—anyone else would be tearing their hair out.(be in) a tearing hurry / rush (especially BrE) (to be) in a very great hurrybe torn (between A and B)to be unable to decide or choose between two people, things or feelings: I was torn between my parents and my friend.tear sb off a strip / tear a strip off sb(BrE, informal) to speak angrily to sb who has done sth wrongthat’s torn it (BrE, informal) used to say that sth has happened to spoil your plans—more at heart, limb, loose adj. tear sb apart / tear apart sb to make sb feel very unhappy or worried; rip sb apart: It tears me apart to think I might have hurt her feelings. His distress tore me apart.tear sth apart / tear apart sth1. to destroy sth violently, especially by pulling it to pieces: The dogs tore the fox apart.2. to make people in a country, an organization or other place fight or argue witheach other: Racial strife is tearing our country apart.3.to search a place, making it look untidy and causing damage:They tore the room apart, looking for money.tear at sth to pull or cut sth violently so that it tears: He tore at the meat with his bare hands.tear yourself away (from sth)/ tear sth away (from sth)to leave somewhere even though you would prefer to stay there; to take sth away from somewhere: Dinner’s ready, if you can tear yourself away from the TV. She was unable to tear her eyes away from him (= could not stop looking at him).tear sth down / tear down sth to pull or knock down a building, wall, etc.: They’re tearing down these old houses to build a new office block.tear into sb/sth1. to attack sb/sth physically or with words: The wind tore into him.2.to start doing sth with a lot of energy: They tore into their food as if they were starving. The band tore into their opening number.tear sth up / tear up sth to destroy a document, etc. by tearing it into pieces; rip sth up: She tore up all the letters he had sent her. (figurative) He accused the leader oftearing up the party’s manifesto (= of ignoring it). hardshipnoun [U, C] a situation that is difficult and unpleasant because you do not have enough money, food, clothes, etc.: economic / financial, etc. hardship People suffered many hardships during that long winter. The two men endured great hardship during their trek across Antarctica. It was no hardship to walk home on such a lovely evening. backgroundnounFAMILY / EDUCATION, etc.1.[C] the details of a person’s family, education, experience etc.: a person’s family / social / cultural / educational / class background The job would suit someone with a business background. In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends.PAST2. [C, usually sing., U] the circumstances or past events which help explain why sth is how it is; information about these: the historical background to the war background information / knowledge The elections are taking placeagainst a background of violence. Can you give me more background on the company?OF PICTURE / PHOTO3. [C, usually sing.] the part of a picture, photograph or view behind the main objects, people, etc.: a photograph with trees in the backgroundLESS IMPORTANT POSITION4.[sing.] a position in which people are not paying attention to sb/sth or not as much attention as they are paying to sb/sth else: He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. A piano tinkled gently in the background. background music There was a lot of background noise (= that you could hear, but were not listening to). COLOUR UNDER STH5. [C, usually sing.] a colour or design on which sth is painted, drawn, etc.: The name of the company is written in red on a white background.in the background (computing) (of a computer program) not being used at the present time and appearing on the screen behind programs that are being usedroarverb1.[v] to make a very loud, deep sound:We heard a lion roar. The gun roared deafeningly. The engine roared to life (= started noisily). The wind was roaring in my ears.2.~ (sth) (out) to shout sth very loudly: [v] The crowd roared. [vn] The fans roared (out) their approval. He roared out James’s name. [v speech] ‘Stand back,’ he roared.3. [v] ~ (with laughter) to laugh very loudly: He looked so funny, we all roared. It made them roar with laughter.4.[v + adv. / prep.] (of a vehicle or its rider / driver) to move very fast, makinga lot of noise: She put her foot down and the car roared away.A group of young men on motorcycles roared past.5. [v] (of a fire) to burn brightly with a lot of flames, heat and noise: A log fire was roaring in the hearth.noun1. a loud deep sound made by an animal, especially a lion, or by sb’s voice: His speech was greeted by a roar of applause. roars of laughter2.a loud continuous noise made by the wind or sea, or by a machine: I could barely hear above the roar of traffic. the roar of the Atlantic。
高中英语选修91011词汇表新课标人教版
高中英语 (选修)词汇表（新课标人教版）英语⑨(选修)Book 9 Unit 1hurdling n. 跨栏运动boxing n. 拳击somersaulting n. 翻筋斗lunge n. & v. 刺；跃近；前冲approximate adj. 近似的；大概的approximately adv. 近似地；大约地conventional adj. 习俗的；传统的laughter n. 笑；笑声reality n. 真实；事实in reality 实际上；现实adjustment n. 调节；调整tough adj. 强硬的；困难的adv. 顽强的extreme adj. 极端的；偏激的vomit v. 呕吐n. 呕吐；呕吐物gymnastics n. 体操；体能训练gymnastically adv. 体能训练方面unfit adj. 不适宜的；不太健康的fascinate vt. 使着迷；入迷meditation n. 沉思；冥想spiritual adj. 精神上的marathon n. 马拉松赛跑urge vt. 催促；力劝accomplish vt. 完成；实现motivation n. 动机devotion n. 热爱；投入soul n. 灵魂；心灵；精神sacred adj. 宗教的；庄严的；神圣的deed n. 行为；功绩conception n. 主意；计划tact n. 机敏；乖巧；老练；技巧regret vt. & vi. 后悔；感到抱歉repentance n. 后悔wisdom n. 智慧virtue n. 美德noble adj. 高尚的；贵族的n. 贵族doom vt. 注定；判决n. 厄运；毁灭bid vt. & vi. 出价；投标n. 出价；投标juggle vt. & vi. 耍把戏；玩杂耍amateur n. 业余爱好者champion n. 冠军；优胜者therefore adv. 因此；所以springboard n. 跳板economics n. 经济学entire adj. 全部的；完整的attain vt. 达到；获得profile n. (人物或事物之) 简介；侧面；轮廓courageous adj. 勇敢的；有胆量的appreciate vt. 鉴赏；感激appreciation n. 感谢；感激；欣赏accountant n. 会计receptionist n. 招待员；接待员lawyer n. 律师politician n. 政客；政治家scarf n. 围巾；头巾；领巾zip n. 拉链underwear n. 内衣裤overcoat n. 外套大衣；长大衣salary n. 薪水wage n. 工资Book 9 Unit 2latitude n. 纬度voyage n. 航海；航行mercy n. 仁慈；宽恕；怜悯at the mercy of 受……支配encyclopedia n. 百科全书alongside prep. 靠着；沿着adv. 在旁边；沿着边exploration n. 探险；探测minimum adj. 最小的；最低的celestial adj. 天上的pole n. 地极；柱；杆equator n. 赤道horizon n. 地平线；视野overhead adj. 在头上的adv. 在头顶上；在空中；在高处seaweed n. 海草；海藻nowhere adv. 无处offshore adj. 离岸的；海面上的outward adj. 外面的；向外的adv. 向外；在外tide n. 潮；潮汐；潮流；趋势secure adj. 安全的；可靠的knot n. 结v. 打结log n. 原木；木材nautical adj. 海上的；航海的nautical mile 海里magnetic adj. 磁的；有磁性的random adj. 任意的；随便的awkward adj. 难使用的；笨拙的reference n. 参考precise adj. 精确的；准确的simplify vt. 单一化；简单化portable adj. 轻便的；手提的；便携的shortcoming n. 缺点；短处update vt. 更新tendency n. 趋向；倾向reliable adj. 可靠的；可信赖的swoop vi. 突降；猛扑parcel n. 小包；包裹peck vt. & vi. 啄食cliff n. 悬崖；峭壁expedition n. 远征；探险compulsory adj. 必须做的；必修的reform n. 改革；革新survival n. 生存；幸存incident n. 事件；事变departure n. 出发；离开crew n. (轮船、飞机等上的) 工作人员；(工作)队deposit vt. 放；（把钱）存入银行dilemma n. 进退两难的局面drawback n. 缺点；障碍dusk n. 薄暮；黄昏routine n. 常规；日常事务reckon vt. 计算；估计reckoning n. 计算；估计starvation n. 挨饿；饿死psychology n. 心理学psychologically adv. 心理上地；心理学地tension n. 紧张；不安；张力gradual adj. 逐渐的；逐步的gradually adv. 逐渐地；逐步地foresee vt. 预见；预知thirst n. 渴；口渴set loose 出发；开始tear vt. 扯破；撕破hardship n. 困苦；艰难jaw n. 颚；颌；下巴jaws of death 鬼门关；死神roar vt. & vi. 咆哮；轰鸣background n. 背景；后台Book 9 Unit 3associate vt. 使发生联系；使联合；结交associate with 与……联系barrier n. 障碍物；栅栏；屏障brochure n. （作介绍或宣传用的）小册子Commonwealth n. 国家；共和国；联邦adequate adj. 适当的；足够的ecology n. 生态学autonomous adj. 自治的federal adj. 联邦的；联合的；联邦制的defence n. 防卫；辩护policy n. 政策；方针tax n. 税；税款taxation n. 征税；税款nation n. 国家；民族citizen n. 市民；公民citizenship n. 公民身份；公民的职责和权力celebration n. 庆祝；庆典birthplace n. 诞生地tolerate vt. 忍受；容忍tolerance n. 宽容；忍受migrant n. 移居者；移民；候鸟homeland n. 祖国；本国via prep. 经；通过；经由superb adj. 卓越的；杰出的；极好的rust n. 铁锈rusty adj. 生锈的；铁锈色的tropical adj. 热带的splendor n. 壮丽；杰出；壮观timetable n. 时间表；时刻表heritage n. 遗产；继承物aboriginal adj. 土著的；土生的n. 土著居民out of respect 出于尊敬fortnight n. 两个星期reservation n. 保留；预定highway n. 公路；大路；（美）高速公路cradle n. 摇篮；发源地rainfall n. 降雨；降雨量agriculture n. 农业；农学sow vt. & vi. 播种；传播bachelor n. 单身汉；(文理) 学士correspond vi. 通信；符合correspond with 与……通信owe vt. & vi. 感激；欠（债等）owe … to 把……归功于；欠enclosure n. 围地；（用语特定目的的）围场authority n. 权力；权威；当局desperate adj. 不顾一切的；绝望的shrink vt. & vi. 收缩；(使) 皱缩；缩短barbecue n. 金属烤架；烧烤野餐talk … into… 说服某人做某事wind vt. 绕；缠limb n. 肢；翼；分支venom n. 毒液；恶意；怨恨venomous adj. 有毒的；分泌毒液的anti-venom 抗毒paralyze vt. 使瘫痪；使麻痹sickness n. 疾病；恶心recover vt. & vi. 痊愈；复原funnel n. 漏斗snatch vt. 攫取；抢走amongst prep. 在……中间；在……之中vinegar n. 醋unconscious adj. 不省人事的；未发觉的；无意识的Book 9 Unit 4pollinate vt. 对……授粉pollinator n. 虫媒courtyard n. 庭院；院子；天井balcony n. 阳台；包厢exotic adj. 异国情调的；外来的；奇异的date back to 追溯到；远在……年代distant adj. 远的；远处的goods n. 货物scale n. 磅秤；天平盘；规模；程度；范围conflict n. 斗争；冲突missionary adj. 教会的；传教的n. 传教士endeavour n. 尽力；竭力anchor n. 锚vi. & vt. 抛锚；锚定tight adj. 紧的；紧密的tightly adv. 紧紧地；坚固地seal vt. 封闭；密封container n. 容器restriction n. 限制；约束fluency n. 流利；流畅shave vt. & vi. 剃；刮thunderstorm n. 雷雨；雷暴pirate n. 海盗appeal （对某人）有吸引力；求助appeal to being attracive （对某人）有吸引力；呼吁dove n. 鸽子botanist n. 植物学家△ chrysanthemum n. 菊花red date 红枣lower vt. 降低；跌落；减弱beard n. 胡须ripe adj. 熟的；成熟的irrigation n. 灌溉weed n. 野草；杂草spear n. 矛；标枪string n. 线；细绳；一串spade n. 铲；铁锹postpone vt. 延迟；推迟pyramid n. 金字塔monument n. 纪念碑rot vt. & vi. 腐烂；腐败evolve vt. 发展；进展；进化evolution n. 演变；进化nectar n. 花蜜；甘露attach vt. 缚上；系上；附加attach to 贴上；附上typical adj. 典型的；有代表性的petal n. 花瓣tube n. 管；管子delicate adj. 精巧的；脆弱的；微妙的fragrant adj. 芬芳的；香的daisy n. 雏菊odour n. 气味；香味；臭味odourless adj. 没有气味的；无嗅的give out 发出（气味、热等）；分发dull adj. 不鲜明的；阴暗的musty adj. 发霉的；有霉味的fruity adj. 果味的；(酒)有葡萄味的Book 9 Unit 5casual adj. 偶然的；随意的；临时的garment n. 衣服；外衣turn … into（使）变成advertiser n. 登广告者；广告客户advert n. 广告inform vt. 通知；告诉association n. 协会；练习；关联target n. 目标；对象；靶子fit into 适合basis n. 基础；根据technique n. 技术；技巧lane n. 车道，行车线feature n. 特征；容貌；特色；特写vi. & vt. 以……为特色；特写conscience n. 良心；道德心worthy adj. 有价值的；可敬的corporation n. 公司；法人；社团budget n. 预算expense n. 费用；代价broadcast n. 广播；播音vt. & vi. 广播；播放；播送rely vi. 依赖；信赖rely on 依赖；依靠visual adj. 看的；视觉的generate vt. 发生；产生response n. 回答；响应；反应stereo n. 立体声；立体声器材have no use for 不需要；厌恶；对……不耐烦refresh n. 使（精神）振作；使恢复；更新partly adv. 部分；一定程度上murder vt. 谋杀；谋杀案n. 谋杀suitcase n. 手提箱；衣箱sheet n. 片；张；薄片；被单actress n. 女演员typist n. 打字员spokesman n. 发言人fluent adj. 流利的；流畅的hostess n. 女主人invitation n. 邀请appoint vt. 约定；指定；任命chairman n. 主席raise vt. 筹集；提高；饲养dial vt. 拨(号)operator n. 操作员；接线员litre n. (=liter) 升mature adj. 成熟的；到期的fashion n. 样式；流行；时尚misleading adj. 易误解的；令人误解的disonest adj. 不诚实的alcoholic adj. 酒精的；含酒精的n. 酗酒者；酒鬼tobacco n. 烟草；烟草制品ban n. 禁令vt. 禁止；取缔promote vt. 促进；提升immoral adj. 不道德的；邪恶的decent adj. 正派的；得体的；适当的ethics n. 伦理学；道德规范ethical adj. 合乎道德的；道德的offending adj. 令人不愉快的；伤害人的感情的beware vi. 小心；谨防consumer n. 消费者；顾客trustworthy adj. 可信赖的；可靠的英语⑩(选修)Book 10 Unit 1venture n. （有风险的）商业、企业vi. & vt. 冒险；敢于去web n. （蜘蛛等的）网suffering n. 苦处；受难gall-bladder n. 胆囊strengthen n. 加强；巩固endurance n. 忍耐；持久；耐（性）hut n. 小屋；棚屋stove n. 炉子unbearable adj. 无法忍受的；承受不住的cosy adj. 舒适的；安逸的block out 封闭breathless adj. 喘不过气来的rotten adj. 腐烂的；变质的blacken vt. 使变黑circumstance n. 环境；详情；境况blast n. 一阵（风）；一股（气流）hoarse adj. 嘶哑的bless vt. 祝福；保佑selfish adj. 自私的hook n. 钩；吊钩vt. 勾住；迷上aboard adv. 在船（飞机、车上）上；上船（飞机，车等）seasickness n. 晕船anyhow adv. 无论如何steward n. （轮船、飞机等）乘务员；膳务员crush vt. 碾碎；粉碎；（使）变形mourn vi. & vt. 哀悼；忧伤urgent adj. 急迫的；紧急的bedding n. 被褥；（家畜）草垫vital adj. 生死攸关的；重要的cheerful adj. 愉快的；高兴的persevere vt. 坚持perseverance n. 坚持不懈faith n. 信任；信念；信仰；忠实give way to 让路；让步framework n. 框架；结构rank n. 等级；军阶；军衔morale n. 士气；精神状态select n. 选择；挑选booming adj. 发轰隆声的swear vt. 宣誓；发誓advocate vt. 支持；拥护；提倡freezing adj. 冰冻的；严寒的stool n. 凳子；大便gratitude n. 感激；感恩punishment n. 惩罚；惩处loyal adj. 忠诚的；忠实的tactful adj. 机智的；圆滑的；言行得体的odd n. 古怪的；奇数的；单数的stout adj. 结实的；顽强的；矮胖的optimism n. 乐观；乐观主义delay vt. & vi. 耽搁；延迟n. 耽搁；延迟discourage vt. 使……气馁dynamic adj. 动力的；精力充沛的；有活力的regular adj. 规则的；定期的；常规的grasp vt. 抓住；抓紧；掌握give off 发出（蒸汽、光等）bored adj. 无聊的；无趣的；烦人的liver n. 肝脏chef n. 厨师；主厨changeable adj. 可改变的caution n. 小心；谨慎；警告admirable adj. 令人钦佩的；绝妙的；极好的commitment n. 许诺；委托事项；承担义务proverb n. 谚语Book 10 Unit 2respectful adj. 尊敬的；尊重人的disrespectful adj. 失礼的；无礼的disrespectfully adv. 失礼地；无礼地emperor n. 皇帝；君主shorten vt. 缩短；使变短modernize vt. 使现代化throne n. 王座；王位duke n. 公爵burden n. 担子；负担hand over 移交（权力、责任）responsibility n. 责任；职责boundary n. 边界；分界线allocate vt. 分派；分配whichever pron. 无论哪一个；任何darling n. 心爱的人adj. 亲爱的；可爱的adore vt. 崇拜；爱慕；喜爱pray vt. 祈祷；恳求；请care for 关怀；照顾；计较majesty n. 最高权威；王权；雄伟lord n. 封建领主；地主；统治者；(Lord) God （宗）上帝bridegroom n. 新郎distribute vt. 分发；分配troop n. 群；组(pl) 军队contradict vt. 同………矛盾或抵触；反驳hear out 听完on behalf of 代表……flattery n. 奉承；恭维话flatter vt. 过分夸赞；奉承；恭维beyond question 无可争辩；毫无疑问speak out 大胆地说；大声地friction n. 摩擦；矛盾；冲突forecast vt. 预报；预测n. 预测；预报oppose vt. 反对；反抗；抵制pack up 把……打包；整理frontier n. 国界；边疆；边境give away 送掉；泄露fond adj. 喜爱的；慈爱的；宠爱的；溺爱的be fond of 喜爱；爱好deceitful adj. 欺诈的；不诚实的corrupt adj. 腐败的；贪污的；堕落的greedy adj. 贪婪的greed n. 贪婪innocent adj. 天真的；无罪的；清白的cunning adj. 善于骗人的；狡猾的storage n. 贮藏；存储；储藏室author n. 作家sacrifice n. 牺牲；献身；祭品make a name 出名allergic adj. 过敏的sneeze n. 喷嚏vi. 打喷嚏armchair n. 手扶椅；（单座）沙发confirm vt. 确定rewind vt. 重绕；倒回cash n. 现金vt. 兑现cheque n. 支票signature n. 签名；署名；信号terminal n. 终点站；航空集散站vacant adj. 空的；空缺的dusty adj. 满是灰尘的；积满灰尘的respond vi. 回答；响应；作出反应staff n. 职工；员工suspect vt. 怀疑insult n. 侮辱；凌辱scold vt. 责骂；斥责drunken adj. 醉的；常醉的scratch n. 抓；挠；刮baggage n. (= luggage in BrE) 行李demand vt. 要求；需要n. 要求；需求；需要prob n. （小）道具Book 10 Unit 3civil adj. 公民的；国民的trolleybus n. 无轨电车register n. 登记vt. 登记；注册boycott n. 抵制；排斥prohibit vt. 禁止；阻止offence n. 冒犯；违法行为unjust adj. 不公平的；不公正的separation n. 分离；分开tradition n. 传统；惯例submit vi. & vt. 服从；顺从unwilling adj. 不愿意的；勉强的seize vt. 抓取；逮住；夺取seize on 抓住collision n. 碰撞；冲突collision course 冲突（的进程或行动）hopeful adj. 怀有希望的；有希望的negotiate vt. & vi. 商议；谈判；磋商chaos n. 混乱sandal n. 凉鞋punctual adj. 守时的；准时的coincidence n. 巧合pedestrian n. 步行者march vi. 行军；前进pavement n. 人行道；公路salute vt. & vi. 行礼致敬；敬礼abuse n. 滥用；虐待；辱骂vt. 滥用；虐待；辱骂hostility n. 敌意；恶意resolve n. 决心v. 决心；决定prayer n. 祈祷bomb n. 炸弹vt. 投弹；轰炸supreme adj. 最高的；极度的nationwide adj. 全国性的；全国的constitution n. 宪法constitutional adj. 宪法的fundamental adj. 基础的；基本的battle n. 战争；战役happiness n. 幸福；快乐liberty n. 自由skim vt. 浏览；轻轻掠过evident adj. 明显的；显然的self-evident adj. 不证自明的；不言而喻的brief adj. 简短的；短暂的discrimination n. 歧视philosophy n. 哲学；人生观commit vt. 犯罪；做（不合法的或错事）live out 活过；实践creed n. 信条brotherhood n. 手足情意；兄弟关系oasis n. （沙漠中）绿洲；舒适的地方symphony n. 交响乐；交响曲almighty adj. 全能的；有无限权力的quotation n. 引语；引文；语录；引用metaphor n. 隐喻；暗喻simile n. 明喻dominate vt. & vi. 支配；占优势Book 10 Unit 4efficient adj. 有效率地；效率高的efficiently adv. 有效率地；效率高地diameter n. 直径recipe n. 菜谱booklet n. 小册子endeavour n. 尽力；竭力competent adj. 有能力的；能胜任的up to … 取决于……caption n. 标题；说明；字幕digest vt. 消化beneath adv. 在……之下adopt vt. 采用；收养preview vt. 预习；事先查看frequent adj. 时常发生的；经常的in detail 详细的manual n. 手册；指南assess vt. 评定；评估consult vt. 请教；咨询underneath adv. & prep. 在下面；在……的下面shabby adj. 破旧的；褴褛的rainbow n. 彩虹brewery n. 酿酒厂；啤酒厂acute adj. 敏锐的bent adj. 弯曲的cab n. (= taxi) 出租车；计程车currency n. 货币；通货lotus n. 荷花；莲花；睡莲cuisine n. 烹饪（法）educator n. 教育家seminar n. 研讨会；讨论发言会acquisition n. 获得；习得ballet n. 芭蕾舞album n. （收集相片、邮票等的）薄、册；唱片集resemble vt. 像；类似cassette n. 盒式磁带tend vi. 倾向tend to (do sth) 易于；往往会（做某事）messy adj. 肮脏的；凌乱的；杂乱的tiresome adj. 令人厌烦的；烦人的vague adj. 含糊的；不清楚地bonus n. 奖金；红利；津贴auditory adj. 听的；听觉的tactile adj. 触觉的；可感触的；触觉型的oral adj. 口头的；口述的component n. 成分；组成部分concrete adj. 具体的；有形的Book 10 Unit 5literary adj. 文学的genre n. （文艺作品的）类型；体裁recount n. 叙述；描述vt. 叙述prejudice n. 偏见；成见consensus n. 共识；共同意见equality n. 同等；平等in force 有效的；在实施中twist n. 扭曲；歪曲contradiction n. 反驳；矛盾get round 顺利应付；克服；说服某人同意其原先反对的事limitation n. 限制；局限性heroine n. 女英雄；女主人公obstacle n. 障碍；阻碍ironic adj. 有讽刺意味的；讽刺的hopeless adj. 没有希望的；绝望的under the name of … 用……的名字，在……的名字下sceptical adj. 怀疑性的；持怀疑态度的see through 看穿；识破deception n. 欺骗；诡计approval n. 赞成；承认explicit adj. 直率的；明确的；清楚地struggle against 与……作斗争outspoken adj. 坦率直言的growth n. 成长；生长childhood n. 孩童时期；童年hail vt. 向……欢呼；大声招呼；呼喊revelation n. 启示；揭示premier adj. 第一的；首要的ambiguous adj. 含糊的；模糊的concession n. 让步；让与某人之物stand out 杰出critic n. 批评家；评论家injustice adj. 不公平；非正义possess vt. 拥有；占有sponsor n. 担保人；发起人；赞助者eccentric adj. 古怪的generous adj. 慷慨的；大方的merchant n. 商人straight away 立即；马上warehouse n. 仓库；货栈bargain n. 便宜货burglar n. 窃贼sequence n. 顺序inspect vt. 检查；视察bungalow n. 平房chain n. 链条；锁链dangle vi. & vt. 悬挂；摇摆；使晃动semicircle n. 半圆形squeak n. 尖叫声；吱吱声vi. 发出尖叫声pull oneself up 立起身来roof n. 屋顶；房顶collar n. 衣领bench n. 长椅子pine n. 松树claw n. 爪；脚爪squirrel n. 松鼠romance n. 浪漫故事；浪漫史；恋情vain adj. 徒然的；虚荣的in vain 徒然；徒劳signal n. 信号discount vt. 不信任；减少n. 折扣；打折sensitive adj. 敏感的decline vt. & vi. 拒绝；衰退；下降arrogant adj. 傲慢的；自大的at length 最后；详细地enquire vt. 询问against one’s will 违心地think ill of 对……评价不高do everything in one’s power to… 竭尽全力做某事rejoice vi. 欣喜；高兴；喜悦initial adj. 最初的；初始的fault n. 过错；缺点hasty adj. 匆忙的；慌忙的hastily adv. 匆忙地；慌忙地sensible adj. 有感觉的；明智的英语○11(选修)Book 11 Unit 1tectonic adj. 地壳构造上的；起因于地壳运动的geological adj. 地质学的；地质的geology n. 地质学plateau n. 高地；高原backbone n. 脊椎；脊柱；主要山脉graze vi. 放牧；吃草strip n. 狭长的地域或水域carve vt. 雕刻；切开paddle vt. 用桨划（小船）；（用桨划船）运送uninhabited adj. 无人居住的；杳无人迹的extinction n. 灭绝；绝种fern n. 蕨类植物scarce adj. 缺乏的；不足的warlike adj. 好战的；尚武的；善战的tribe n. 部落；部族wipe out 清除；垮台take over 接管；接收fence n. 栅栏；篱笆；围墙immunity n. 免疫性immune adj. 免疫的；免受（伤害）的treaty n. 条约；协议；协定representative n. 代表ownership n. 所有权；物主身份unrest n. 不安的状态；动乱civilian n. 平民fasten vt. 系牢；拴紧；使固定elastic adj. 有弹性的suspension n. 吊；县挂；悬浮appetite n. 食欲；胃口buffet n. 自助餐pasta n. 意大利面食（包括通心粉及面条等）porter n. 守门人；行李搬运工suite n. （宾馆中的）套房lounge n. 起居室；休息室laundry n. 洗衣店helicopter n. 直升飞机brunch n. 早午餐；晚早餐dairy n. 牛奶场；乳品店statistics n. (pl) 统计；统计数字eco-friendly adj. 对生态环境友好的；不妨害生态环境的subtropical adj. 亚热带的fiord n. 峡湾；海湾not to mention 不必提及；更不用说recreation n. 娱乐；消遣raft n. 木筏；木排get around 到处走动hemisphere n. 半球schedule n. 时间表；进度表extensive adj. 广阔的；大量的；广泛的flexible adj. 灵活的；可通融的pace n. 速度；步调insurance n. 保险insure vt. & vi. （常与against连用）保险；确保theft n. 盗窃handy adj. 近便的；便利的；容易取得的consultant n. 顾问；咨询者guidance n. 指导；指引database n. 数据库；基本数据；资料库cater vi. & vt. 备办酒菜；承办酒席；提供食物（娱乐节目）cater for sb/sth 为某人提供；适合某人的需要enquiry n. （=inquiry）询问；探究extension n. （电话）分机；延伸；伸展vertical adj. 垂直的axis n. 轴；轴线Book 11 Unit 2detect vt. 侦查；探测；检定jogger n. 跑步锻炼的人；慢跑者forensic adj. 法庭的；法医学的spray vt. 喷射；喷溅fingerprint n. 指纹；手印stain n. 污点；污处wrap vt. 包；裹bind vt. 缚；绑torso n. （人体的）驱干surgeon n. 外科医生X-ray vt. 照X光；照X射线abnormal adj. 不正常的；反常的；变态的emergency n. 紧急情况；紧急事件by law 根据法律jury n. 陪审团；评判委员会；陪审员imprisonment n. 关押；监禁assessment n. 评估；评价widow n. 寡妇compensate vt. 补偿；赔偿；酬报maximum n. & adj. 最大量（的）；最大限度（的）；极大（的）motive n. 动机；目的savagely adv. 野蛮地；残酷地ward n. 病房；病室lame adj. 跛的；瘸的thriller n. 惊险读物（电影）confidential adj. 机密的；秘密的ministry n. （政府的）部门funeral n. 葬礼；丧礼memorial n. 纪念物；纪念碑trend n. 趋势；趋向unemployment n. 失业；失业状态taxpayer n. 纳税人import vt. 输入；进口；引进aluminium n. 铝surplus adj. 过剩的；剩余的n. 剩余物；盈余flame n. 火焰greengrocer n. 蔬菜水果商greengrocer’s 蔬菜水果商店alley n. 小巷，胡同remark vi. & vt. 说；谈论；评论make of sth/sb 了解；理解candidate n. 应试者；候选人；候补者furnish vt. 陈设；布置expel vt. 开除；赶出allowance n. 津贴；补助every so often 偶尔；时常peculiar adj. 古怪的；奇特的；特殊的；罕见的Book 11 Unit 3strategy n. 策略myth n. 神话；虚构的理念或故事harmony n. 和谐；融洽depressed adj. 沮丧的.well-balanced adj. 很平衡的；正常的；意识健全的prescription n. 药方；处方药cope vi. （妥善地）处理；对付；应付；克服cope with 应付；对付；克服let down 使失望; 辜负proportion n. 均衡；比例；比率fulfill vt. 满足；实现；达到effective adj. 有效的agenda n. 议程（表）interval adj. 间隔；间歇；幕间（工间）休息session n. 一段（活动的）时间contradictory adj. 矛盾的；同……相反的revise vt. 复查；(Brt) 复习curriculum n. 课程informal adj. 非正式的；非正规的deadline n. 最后时间；最后期限rigid adj. 刻板的；僵硬的；严格的subscribe vi. & vt. （常与to连用）同意；赞同post-graduate adj. 研究生的n. 研究生academy n. 高等专科院校；研究院；学术团体stead n. 替代；用处；好处stand sb in good stead 对某人很有用employer n. 雇主；老板diploma n. 文凭；毕业证书.Format n. 设计；安排glory vi. 自豪；得意glory in 以……为荣forgetful adj. 健忘的administration n. 管理；行政管理choir n. 合唱团postcode n. 邮政编码；邮编withdraw vi. & vt. 收回；撤回；变得沉默寡言；冷漠；冷淡sake n. 目的；利益for one’s own sake 为了……的缘故pursuit n. 寻求；追求pursue vt. 追求；寻求；不断努力以取得pedicab n. （人力）三轮车sleep rough 露宿feed on 从……中得到滋养或满足philosophical adj. 哲学上的socialism n. 社会主义receipt n. 接受；收到；收据；收条overweigh vt. 比……更重要; 胜过ensure vt. 确保；保证reproach n. 责备；责骂jealousy n. 妒忌；羡慕cease vt. 结束；停息；终止cease to be 不再是count up 把……加起来reinforce vt. 增强；补充Book 11 Unit 4split vt. & vi. 分开；分离violate vt. 违犯；违反；破坏temporary adj. 暂时的；临时的；一时的statesman n. 政治家；国务活动家statesmanlike adj. 有政治家才干和风度的unconditional adj. 无条件的；无限制的；绝对的scar n. 疤；伤疤；创伤howl vt. 嚎叫；呼号；咆哮merciful adj. 仁慈的；宽大的；宽容的at the crack of dawn 黎明；大清早quick as a flash 立刻；马上；一刹那hatch vt. 孵化；出壳whistle n. 口哨；哨子heel n. 脚后跟；踵a wolf in sheep’s clothing 披着羊皮的狼；伪装友好的敌人pint n. 品脱（=0.5夸脱；英制液量0.568升；美制液量0.473升）dead to the world 熟睡的；完全失去知觉的socket n. 孔；洞；眼窝stagger vi. 蹒跚；摇晃；踉跄agony n. 极度的痛苦belly n. 腹部wrestle vt. & vi. 与……搏斗；把……摔倒marble n. 大理石arch n. 拱门coarse adj. 粗糙的；鲁莽的pillow n. 枕头quilt n. 被褥；被子trough n. 饲料槽slice n. 片；薄片wear off 逐渐消失；磨灭；损耗saucer n. 茶托；茶杯碟；碟状物circus n. 马戏团；马戏表演freeway n. 高速公路plug n. 电插头；插销hydrogen n. 氢clay n. 黏土；泥土moustache n. 胡子mustard n. 芥末enlarge vt. 增大；扩大tournament n. 联赛；锦标赛；比赛fist n. 拳头combat n. 斗争；战斗；争斗walnut n. 核桃，胡桃transparent adj. 透明的；显然的；一目了然的transparently adv. 显然地；清楚地tug vi. & vt. 用力拉或拖（某物）dismay vt. 使沮丧；使灰心pulse n. 脉搏zoom vi. 飞驰；飞快地掠过zoom in on 推近；聚焦于insignificant adj. 无关紧要的；无用的fleece n. 羊毛Book 11 Unit 5vice versa adv. 反之亦然(be) faced with 面临scholarship n. 奖学金in disbelief 不相信；怀疑drop into 偶然进入（某地）；顺便拜访unsettling adj. 使人不安的；（消息）混乱的dozens of 许多的now and again 不时地；有时expectantly adv. 预期地；期望地；期待地suck vt. 吸；吮co-operate vi. （常与with连用）合作hand out 拿出来；分发preference n. 偏爱；优先选择pleasurable adj. 愉快的；快乐的；高兴的anticipation n. 预期；预想；期待intellectual adj. 智力的，有智力的arithmetic n. 算术学；算术algebra n. 代数；代数学interpersonal adj. 人际的；人与人之间的complex adj. 复杂的agro-scientific adj. 农业科学的core n. 中心；核心drop in 顺便走访recommendation n. 推荐信；介绍；介绍信call on 拜访composer n. 作曲家mathematician n. 数学家stewardess n. （轮船，飞机等）女乘务员diplomat n. 外交家；外交官embassy n. 使馆人员；大使馆referee n. 介绍人；裁判brake n. （常用复数）制动装置；刹车swerve vt. 突然转向；突然离开正路missile n. 导弹；飞弹circuit n. 环形道路go on-circuit 巡回razor n. 剃刀；剃须刀shaver n. 剃须刀；电动剃须刀oval adj. 卵形的；椭圆的orbit n. （天体、人造卫星的）轨道substance n. 物质curriculum vitae (CV) n. 履历；简历nickname n. 绰号；浑名presentational adj. 表达的；描述性的fabulous adj. 巨大的；绝妙；精彩IELTS abbr. International English Language Testing Service国际英语测试，俗称雅思考试（是由英国文化委员会组织、剑桥大学地方考试委员会编制的英语水平测试）accountancy n. 会计工作；会计职务function n. 功能；作用；职责；职能bureaucratic adj. 官僚的；官僚般的ethos n. （集体、社团、文化的）气质、道德观、思想或信仰minefield n. 布雷区；充满隐伏危险的事物或场合unwary adj. 无警惕的；易受欺骗的autobiography n. 自传build on 建立于prosperous adj. 成功的；繁荣的；兴旺的to tell you the truth 老实说（插入语）tempt vt. 诱惑；引诱appendix n. 附录；附言roundabout adj. 迂回的；委婉的。
高中英语单词选修模块9(含音标+中文释义)
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光顾，惠顾[ˈdrɔːbæk]n. 缺点，不利条件；退税[kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn ]n. 考虑；原因；关心；报酬[dɪˈvaɪz]n. 遗赠vt. 设计；想出；发明；图谋；遗赠给[ˈsɪləbəs]n. 教学大纲，摘要；课程表。
(2021年整理)人教版高中英语选修九词汇表(含教材例句)
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人教版高中英语选修九词汇表（含教材例句）Book 9 Unit 11. hurdling /ˈhɜ：dlɪŋ/ n。
跨栏运动2。
boxing /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ n. 拳击3。
somersaulting /'sʌməsɔ：ltiŋ/ n. 翻筋斗And what about somersaulting along a road for 12 miles？ (P2)然而沿着12英里的马路翻筋斗，情况又是怎样呢？4。
lunge /lʌndʒ/ n。
刺；跃近；前冲Lunges are extremely hard on your legs。
(P2）弓箭步冲刺对你的双腿是一个极端艰苦的考验。
5. approximate /ə’prɒksɪmət/ adj。
近似的；大概的approximately /əˈprɒksɪmətli/ adv. 近似地；大约地Over the last 25 years, he has broken approximately 93 Guinness records. （P2）在过去的25年里，他打破了大约93项吉尼斯世界纪录。
6. conventional /kən’venʃənl/ adj。
习俗的；传统的But these records are not made in any conventional sport like swimming or soccer. （P2)但是这些记录并不是像游泳或足球等一般运动项目那样创建的。
新课标人教版高中英语选修九单词表和汉英互译默写单词练习
选修九重点单词诵39. bid vt. vi. 出价，投标背40. juggle vt. vi. 耍把戏，玩杂耍Unit 141. triathlon n. 三项全能运动1. hurding 跨栏运动42. triathlete n. 三项全能运动员2. boxing n.拳击43. amateur n. 业余爱好者3. hula hoping 玩呼啦圈44. champion n. 冠军，优胜者△pogo stick jumping 弹簧单高跷游戏45. therefore adv. 因此，所以△jumping jack 跳爆竹46. springboard n. 跳板4. somersaulting n. 翻筋斗47. economics n. 经济学5. lunge n. vt. 刺，越近，前冲48. entire adj. 全部的，完整的6. Guiness book of Word Records 《吉尼斯49. attain vt. 获得，达到世界纪录大全》50. profile n.（人物或事物之）简介，侧面7. approximate adj. 近似的，大概的轮廓8. approximately adv. 近似地，大约地51. courageous adj. 勇敢的，有胆量的9. conventional adj. 习俗的，传统的52. appreciate vt. 鉴赏，感激10. laughter n. 笑，笑声53. appreciation n. 感谢，感激，欣赏11. reality n. 真实，事实54. accountant n. 会计12. in reality 实际上，现实55. receptionist n. 招待员13. ajustment n.调节，调整56. lawyer n. 律师14. tough adj. 强硬的，困难的adv. 顽强的57. politition n. 政客，政治家15. exreme adj. 极端的，偏激的58. scarf n.围巾，头巾，领巾16. vomit n. 呕吐，呕吐物59. zip n. 拉链17. gymastics n. 体操，体能训练60. underwear n. 内衣裤18. gymnastically adv. 体能训练方面61. overcoat n. 外套大衣，长大衣19. unfit adj. 不适宜的,不太健康的62. salary n. 薪水20. fascinate vt. 使着迷，入迷63. wage n. 工资21. meditation n. 沉思，冥想Unit222. spritual adj. 精神上的23. marathon n. 马拉松赛跑64. latitude n. 纬度24. urge vt. 催促，力劝65. voyage n. 航海，航行25. accomplish vt. 完成，实现66. mercy n. 仁慈，宽恕，怜悯26. motivation n. 动机67. at the mercy of 受⋯⋯支配27. devotion n. 热爱，投入68. encyclopedia n. 百科全书28. soul n.灵魂，心灵，精神69. alongside prep. 靠着，沿着；adv. 在旁29. sacred adj. 宗教的，庄严的边，沿着边30. deed n. 行为，功绩70. exploration n. 探险，探测31. conception n. 主意，计划71. munimum adj. 最小的，最低的32. tact n. 机敏，乖巧，老练，技巧72. celestial adj. 天上的33. regret vt. vi. 后悔，感到，抱歉73. pole n. 极地，柱，杆34. repentance n. 后悔74. equator n. 赤道35. wisdom n. 智慧75. horizon n. 地平线，视野36. virtue n. 美德76. overhead adj. 在头上的37. noble adj. 高尚的，贵族的77. seadweed n. 海草，海藻38. doom vt. 注定，判决78. nowhere adv. 无处79. offshore adj. 离岸的，海面上的118. gradual adj. 逐渐的，逐步的80. outward adj. 外面的，向外的119. foresee vt. 预知，预见81. tide n. 潮，潮汐，潮流，趋势120. thirst n. 渴，口渴82. secure adj. 安全的，可靠地121. set losse 出发，开始83. knot n.节v t. 打结122. tear vt. 扯破，撕破84. log n. 原木，木材123. hardship n. 困苦，艰难85. nautical adj.海上的，航海的124. jaw n. 颚，颌，下巴86. nautical mile 海里125. jaw of death 鬼门关，死神87. mangnetic adj. 磁的，有磁性的126. roar vt. vi. 咆哮，轰鸣△bearing circle 方位圆127. back ground n. 背景，后台88. random adj. 任意的，随便的Unit 389. awkward adj. 难使用的，笨拙的90. reference n. 参考128. associate vt. 使发生关系，使联合，结△quadrant n. 象限，四分仪交91. precise adj. 精确的，准确的129. associatte with 与⋯⋯联系92. simplify vt. 单一化，简单化130. Canberra 堪培拉（澳大利亚首都）93. portable adj. 轻便的，手提的，便携的131. barrier n. 障碍物，栅栏，屏障94. shortcoming n. 缺点短处132. Great Barrier Beef 大堡礁△sextant n. 六分仪133. brochure n. （介绍或宣传用的）小册子95. updatevt. 更新134. Commonwealth n. 国家，共和国，联邦96. tendency 趋向，倾向135. Oceania n. 大洋洲97. reliable adj. 可靠地，可信赖的136. adequate adj. 适当的，足够的98. swoop vi. 突降，猛扑137. ecology n. 生态学99. parcel n. 悬崖，峭壁138. autonomous adj. 自制的100. peck vt. vi. 啄食139. federal adj. 联邦的，联合的，联邦制的101. cliff n. 悬崖，峭壁140. defence n. 防卫，辩护102. expedition n. 远征141. policy n. 政策，方针103. compulsory adj. 必须做的，必修的142. tax n. 税，税款104. reform n. 改革，革新143. taxation n. 征税，税款105. survival n. 生存，幸存144. nation n. 国家，民族106. incident n. 事件，事变145. citizen 公民，市民107. departure n. 出发，离开146. citizenship n. 公民身份，公民的职责108. crew n. （轮船、飞机等上的）工作人147. celebration n. 庆典148. birthplace n. 诞生地员，（工作）队109. deposit vt. 放，（把钱）存入银行149. tolerate vt. 忍受，容忍110. dilemma n. 进退两难的局面150. tolerance n. 宽容，忍受111. drawback n. 缺点，障碍151. migrant n. 移居，移民，候鸟112. dusk n. 薄暮，黄昏152. homeland n. 祖国，本国113. routine n. 常规，日常事务153. via prep. 经由，通过，经114. reckon vt. 计算，估计154. superb adj. 卓越的，杰出的，极好的115. reckoning n. 计算，估计155. rust n.铁锈116. starvation n. 挨饿，饿死156. rusty adj. 生锈的117. psychology n.心理学157. tropical adj. 热带的△tesion n. 紧张，不安，张力158. splendour n. 壮观，杰出，壮丽159. timetable n. 时间表，时刻表198. exotic adj. 异国情调的，外来的奇异的160. heritage n. 遗产，继承物199. date back to 追述到，远在⋯⋯年代161. aboriginal adj. 土著的，土生的n. 土著200. distant adj. 远的，远处的居民201. Egypt n. 埃及162. out of respect 出于尊敬202. goods n. 货物163. fortnight n. 两个星期203. scale n. 磅秤，天平盘164. reservation n. 保留，预定204. conflict n. 斗争，冲突165. highway n. 公路，大路，高速公路205. missionary adj. 教会的传教的n.传教士166. cradle n. 摇篮，发源地206. endeacour n. 尽力，竭力167. rainfall n. 降雨，降雨量207. anchor n. 锚vt. 抛锚，锚定168. agriculture n. 农业，农学208. tight adj. 紧的，紧密的169. sow vt. vi. 播种，传播209. seal vt. 封闭，密封170. bachelor n. 单身汉，（文理）学士210. container n. 容器△Wardian case 沃德箱（培育蕨类植物171. correspond vi. 通信，符合172. correspond with 与⋯⋯通信等的玻璃容器）173. owe vt. vi. 感激，欠（债等）211. restriction n. 限制，约束174. owe to 把⋯⋯归功于212. fluency n. 流利，流畅175. enclosure n. 围地,（用语特定目的）围213. shave vt. vi. 剃，刮场214. thunderstorm n. 雷雨，暴雷176. authority n. 权力，权威，当局215. pirate n. 海盗△Father Farges 法尔热神父（法）177. desperate adj. 不顾一切，绝望的178. shrink vt. vi. 收缩，（使）皱缩，缩短216. appeal （对某人）有吸引力，求助179. barbecue n. 金属烤架，烧烤野餐217. appeal to being attracive （对某人）有180. talk⋯into ⋯说服某人做某事吸引力，呼吁181. wind vt. 绕，缠218. dove n. 鸽子182. limb n. 肢，翼，分支219. botanist n. 植物学家△chrysanthemum n. 菊花183. venom n. 毒液，恶意，怨恨184. venomous adj. 有毒的，分泌毒液的220. red date红枣185. anti-venom n. 抗毒221. lower vt. 降低，跌落，减弱186. paralyze vt. 使瘫痪，使麻痹222. beard n. 胡须187. sickness n. 疾病，恶心223. ripe adj. 熟的，成熟的188. recover vt. vi. 痊愈，复原224. irrigation n. 灌溉189. funnel n. 漏斗225. weed n. 野草，杂草△funnelweb spider n. 漏斗网蜘蛛226. spear n. 矛，标枪190. snach vt. 抢走227. string n. 线，细绳，一串191. amongst prep. 在⋯⋯中间，在⋯⋯之中228. spade n. 铲，铁锹192. vinegar n. 醋229. postpone vt. 延迟，推迟193. unconscious adj. 不省人事的，未发觉230. pyramid n. 金字塔的，无意识的231. monument n. 纪念碑Unit 4△picher n. 猪笼草△Raffesia arnoldii n. 大王花194. pollinate vt. 对⋯⋯授粉195. pollinator n. 虫媒232. rot vt. vi. 腐烂，腐败196. courtyard n. 庭院，院子，天井233. evolve vt. 进化，发展，进展197. balcony n. 阳台，包厢234. evolution n. 演变，进化235. nectar n. 花蜜273. rely vi. 依赖，信赖236. attach vt. 缚上，系上，附加274. relay on 依赖，依靠237. wasp n. 黄蜂275. visual adj. 看的，视觉的238. beetel n. 甲虫276. generate vt. 发生，产生239. bat n. 蝙蝠277. response n. 回答，反应，响应240. moth n. 蛾278. strereo n. 立体声，立体声器材△humming-bird n. 蜂鸟279. have no use for 不需要，讨厌，对⋯⋯241. typical adj. 典型的，有代表性的恶不耐烦，厌242. petal n. 花瓣280. refresh n. 使（精神）振奋，使恢复，更243. tube n. 管，管子新244. delicate adj. 精巧的，脆弱的，微妙的281. partly adv. 部分，一定程度上245. fragrant adj. 芬芳的，香的282. murder vt. 谋杀，谋杀案246. daisy n. 雏菊283. suitcase n. 手提箱，衣箱247. odour n. 气味，香味，臭味284. sheet n. 片，张，薄片，被单248. odourless adj. 没有气味的，无嗅的285. actress n. 女演员249. give out 发出（气味，热等），分发286. typist n. 打字员250. dull adj. 不鲜明的，阴暗的287. spokenman n. 发言人251. musty adj. 发霉的，有霉味的288. fluent adj. 流利的，流畅的252. fruity adj. 果味的，（酒）有葡萄味的289. hostess n. 女主人Unit 5 290. invitation n. 邀请291. appoint vt. 约定，约定，任命253. billboard n.（US）（户外）布告板，广292. chairman n. 主席告牌293. raise vt. 筹集，提高，饲养254. casual adj. 偶然的，随意的，临时的294. dial vt. 拨号255. garment n. 衣服，外衣295. operator n. 操作员，接线员256. turn⋯into（使）变成296. litre n. 升257. advertiser n. 登广告者，广告客户297. mature adj. 成熟的，到期的258. advert n. 广告298. fashion n. 样式，流行，时尚259. inform vt. 通知，高速299. misleading adj. 易误解的，令人误解的260. association n. 协会，练习，关系300. disonest adj. 不诚实的261. target n. 目标，对象，靶子301. alcoholic adj. 酒精的，含酒精的n. 酗262. fit into 适合酒者，酒鬼263. basis n. 基础，根据302. tobacco n. 烟草，烟草制品264. technique n. 技术，技巧303. ban n 禁令vt. 禁止，取缔265. lane n. 车道，行车线304. promote vt. 促进，提升266. feature n. 特征，容貌，特色，特写vi. 305. immoral adj. 不道德的，邪恶的vt. 以⋯⋯为特色，特写306. decent adj.正派的，得体的，适当的267. conscience n. 良心，道德心307. ethics 伦理学，道德规范268. worthy adj. 有价值的，可敬的308. ethical adj. 合乎道德的，道德的269. corporation n. 公司，法人，社团309. offending adj. 令人不愉快的，伤害人的270. budget n. 预算感情的271. expense n. 费用，代价310. beware vi. 小心，谨防272. broadcast n.广播，播音vt. vi. 广播，播311. consumer n. 消费者，顾客放，播送312. trustworthy adj. 可信赖的，可靠的选修九英译汉默写练习41. noble adj. ___________42. doom vt. ___________Unit 1 43. bid vt. vi. ___________1. hurding ___________ 44. juggle vt. vi. ___________2. boxing n.________________ 45. triathlon n. ___________3. hula hoping _____________ 46. triathlete n. ___________4. △pogo stick jumping____________ 47. amateur n. __________5. △jumping jack ____________ 48. champion n. ___________6. somersaulting n. _______________ 49. therefore adv. ___________7. lunge n. vt. _______________ 50. Barcelona ___________8. △Ashrita Furman ________________ 51. springboard n. ___________9. Guinness ___________________ 52. economics n. ___________10. GuinessbookofWordRecords________ △Slovenia ___________11. approximate adj.__________________ 53. entire adj. ___________△the Parana River ___________12. approximately adv. ___________13. conventional adj. ___________ 54. attain vt. ___________△the Parana River ___________14. laughter n. ___________15. reality n. ___________ 55. profile n. ___________16. in reality ___________ 56. courageous adj. ___________17. ajustment n. ___________ 57. appreciate vt. ___________18. tough adj. ___________ 58. appreciation n. ___________19. exreme adj. ___________ 59. accountant n. ___________20. vomit n. ___________ 60. receptionist n. ___________21. gymastics n. ___________ 61. lawyer n. ___________22. gymnastically adv. ___________ 62. politition n. ___________ 家23. unfit adj. ___________ 63. scarf n. ___________24. fascinate vt. ___________ 64. zip n. ___________25. meditation n. ___________ 65. underwear n. ___________△Sri chinmoy ___________ 66. overcoat n. ___________26. spritual adj. ___________ 67. salary n. ___________27. marathon n. ___________ 68. wage n. ___________28. urge vt. ___________Unit229. accomplish vt. ___________30. motivation n. ___________ 69. latitude n. ___________31. devotion n. ___________ 70. voyage n. ___________32. soul n. ___________ 71. mercy n. ___________33. sacred adj. ___________ 72. at the mercy of ___________34. deed n. ___________ 73. encyclopedia n. ___________35. conception n. ___________ 74. alongside prep. ___________36. tact n. ___________，75. exploration n. ___________37. regret vt. vi. ___________ 76. munimum adj. ___________38. repentance n. ___________ 77. celestial adj. ___________39. wisdom n. ___________ 78. pole n. ___________40. virtue n. ___________ 79. equator n. ___________80. horizon n. ___________ 120. reckoning n. ___________81. overhead adj. ___________ 121. starvation n. ___________82. seadweed n. ___________ 122. psychology n. ___________83. nowhere adv. ___________ △tesion n. ___________84. offshore adj. ___________ 上的123. gradual adj. ___________85. outward adj. ___________ 的124. foresee vt. ___________86. tide n. ___________ 125. thirst n. ___________87. secure adj. ___________ 126. set losse ___________88. knot n. ___________ vt. ___________ 127. tear vt. ___________89. log n. ___________ 128. hardship n. ___________90. nautical adj. ___________ 129. jaw n. ___________91. nautical mile___________ 130. jaw of death ___________92. mangnetic adj. ___________ 131. roar vt. vi. ___________△bearing circle ___________ 132. back ground n. ___________ 93. random adj. ___________△astrolable n. ___________ Unit 394. awkward adj. ___________ 133. associate vt. ___________95. reference n. ___________ 134. associatte with ___________△quadrant n. ___________仪135. Canberra ___________96. precise adj. ___________ 136. barrier n. ___________97. simplify vt. ___________ 化137. Great Barrier Beef ___________98. portable adj. ___________ 138. brochure n. ___________99. shortcoming n. ___________ 139. Commonwealth n. ___________△sextant n. ___________ 140. Oceania n. ___________100. updatevt. ___________ 141. adequate adj. ___________ 101. tendency ___________ 142. ecology n. ___________102. reliable adj. ___________ 143. autonomous adj. ___________ 103. swoop vi. ___________ 144. federal adj. ___________104. parcel n. ___________ 145. defence n. ___________105. peck vt. vi. ___________ 146. policy n. ___________106. cliff n. ___________ 147. tax n. ___________107. expedition n. ___________ 148. taxation n. ___________108. compulsory adj. ___________ 149. nation n. ___________109. reform n. ___________ 150. citizen ___________110. survival n. ___________ 151. citizenship n. ___________ 111. incident n. ___________ 152. celebration n. ___________ 112. departure n. ___________ 153. birthplace n. ___________ 113. crew n. ___________ 154. tolerate vt. ___________114. deposit vt. ___________ 155. tolerance n. ___________ 115. dilemma n. ___________ 156. migrant n. ___________116. drawback n. ___________ 157. homeland n. ___________ 117. dusk n. ___________ 158. via prep. ___________118. routine n. ___________ 159. superb adj. ___________119. reckon vt. ___________ 160. rust n. ___________161. rusty adj. ___________ 203. exotic adj. ___________162. tropical adj. ___________ 204. date back to ___________163. splendour n. ___________ 205. distant adj. ___________164. timetable n. ___________ 表206. Egypt n. ___________165. heritage n. ___________ 207. goods n. ___________166. aboriginal adj. ___________ 208. scale n. ___________167. out of respect ___________ 209. conflict n. ___________168. fortnight n. ___________ 210. missionary adj. ___________169. reservation n. ___________ 211. endeacour n. ___________170. highway n. ___________ 212. anchor n. ___________ vt. ___________ 171. cradle n. ___________ 213. tight adj. ___________172. rainfall n. ___________ 214. seal vt. ___________173. agriculture n. ___________ 215. container n. ___________174. sow vt. vi. ___________ 216. restriction n. ___________175. bachelor n. ___________ 217. fluency n. ___________176. correspond vi. ___________ 218. shave vt. vi. ___________177. correspond with ___________ 219. thunderstorm n. ___________178. owe vt. vi. ___________ 220. pirate n. ___________179. owe to ___________ 221. appeal ___________180. enclosure n. ___________ 222. appeal to being attracive ___________ 181. authority n. ___________ 223. dove n. ___________182. desperate adj. ___________ 224. botanist n. ___________183. shrink vt. vi. ___________ △chrysanthemum n. ___________ 184. barbecue n. ___________ 225. red date ___________185. talk⋯into ⋯___________ 226. lower vt. ___________186. wind vt. ___________ 227. beard n. ___________187. limb n. ___________ 228. ripe adj. ___________188. venom n. ___________ 229. irrigation n. ___________189. venomous adj. ___________ 230. weed n. ___________190. anti-venom n. ___________ 231. spear n. ___________191. paralyze vt. ___________ 232. string n. ___________192. sickness n. ___________ 233. spade n. ___________193. recover vt. vi. ___________ 234. postpone vt. ___________194. funnel n. ___________ 235. pyramid n. ___________ △funnelweb spider n. ___________236. monument n. ___________195. snach vt. ___________ △picher n. ___________△Raffesia arnoldii n. ___________ 196. amongst prep. ___________197. vinegar n. ___________ 237. rot vt. vi. ___________198. unconscious adj. ___________ 238. evolve vt. ___________Unit 4239. evolution n. ___________199. pollinate vt. ___________ 240. nectar n. ___________200. pollinator n. ___________ 241. attach vt. ___________201. courtyard n. ___________ 242. wasp n. ___________202. balcony n. ___________ 243. beetel n. ___________244. bat n. ___________ 284. have no use for ___________ 245. moth n. ___________ 285. refresh n. ___________ △humming-bird n. ___________ 286. partly adv. ___________246. typical adj. ___________ 287. murder vt. ___________247. petal n. ___________ 288. suitcase n. ___________ 248. tube n. ___________ 289. sheet n. ___________249. delicate adj. ___________ 290. actress n. ___________250. fragrant adj. ___________ 291. typist n. ___________251. daisy n. ___________ 292. spokenman n. ___________ 252. odour n. ___________ 293. fluent adj. ___________253. odourless adj. ___________ 294. hostess n. ___________254. give out ___________ 295. invitation n. ___________ 255. dull adj. ___________ 296. appoint vt. ___________256. musty adj. ___________ 297. chairman n. ___________ 257. fruity adj. ___________ 298. raise vt. ___________299. dial vt. ___________Unit 5300. operator n. ___________ 258. billboard n. ___________ 301. litre n. ___________259. casual adj. ___________ 302. mature adj. ___________ 260. garment n. ___________ 303. fashion n. ___________261. turn⋯into___________ 304. misleading adj. ___________ 262. advertiser n. ___________ 305. disonest adj. ___________ 263. advert n. ___________ 306. alcoholic adj. ___________ 264. inform vt. ___________ 307. tobacco n. ___________265. association n. ___________ 308. ban n ___________266. target n. ___________ 309. promote vt. ___________ 267. fit into ___________ 310. immoral adj. ___________ 268. basis n. ___________ 311. decent adj. ___________ 269. technique n. ___________巧312. ethics ___________270. lane n. ___________ 313. ethical adj. ___________ 271. feature n. ___________ 314. offending adj. ___________ vi. vt. ___________ 315. beware vi. ___________272. conscience n. ___________ 316. consumer n. ___________ 客273. worthy adj. ___________ 317. trustworthy adj. ___________ 274. corporation n. ___________275. budget n. ___________276. expense n. ___________277. broadcast n. ___________278. rely vi. ___________279. relay on ___________280. visual adj. ___________281. generate vt. ___________282. response n. ___________283. strereo n. ___________选修九汉译英练习41. vt. vi. 出价，投标___________默写42. vt. vi. 耍把戏，玩杂耍___________ Unit 143. n. 三项全能运动___________1. 跨栏运动___________ 44. n. 三项全能运动员___________2. n.拳击___________ 45. n. 业余爱好者___________3. 玩呼啦圈___________ 46. n. 冠军，优胜者___________4. 弹簧单高跷游戏___________ 47. adv. 因此，所以___________5. 跳爆竹___________ 48. n. 跳板___________6. n. 翻筋斗___________ 49. n. 经济学___________7. n. vt. 刺，越近，前冲___________ 50. adj. 全部的，完整的___________8. 《吉尼斯世界纪录大全》___________ 51. 多瑙河（位于欧洲）___________9. adj. 近似的，大概的___________ 52. vt. 获得，达到___________10. adv. 近似地，大约地___________ 53. n.（人物或事物之）简介，侧面，轮廓11. adj. 习俗的，传统的___________ ___________12. n. 笑，笑声___________ 54. adj. 勇敢的，有胆量的___________13. n. 真实，事实___________ 55. vt. 鉴赏，感激___________14. 实际上，现实___________ 56. n. 感谢，感激，欣赏___________15. n.调节，调整___________ 57. n. 会计___________16. adj.强硬的，困难的adv.顽强的58. n. 招待员______________________ 59. n. 律师______________________17. adj. 极端的，偏激的___________ 60. n. 政客，政治家___________18. n. 呕吐，呕吐物___________ 61. n.围巾，头巾，领巾___________19. n. 体操，体能训练___________ 62. n. 拉链___________20. adv. 体能训练方面___________ 63. n. 内衣裤___________21. adj. 不适宜的,不太健康的___________ 64. n. 外套大衣，长大衣___________22. vt. 使着迷，入迷___________ 65. n. 薪水___________23. n. 沉思，冥想___________ 66. n. 工资___________24. adj. 精神上的___________Unit225. n. 马拉松赛跑___________26. vt. 催促，力劝___________ 67. n. 纬度___________27. vt. 完成，实现___________ 68. n. 航海，航行___________28. n. 动机___________ 69. n. 仁慈，宽恕，怜悯___________29. n. 热爱，投入___________ 70. 受⋯⋯支配___________30. n.灵魂，心灵，精神___________ 71. n. 百科全书___________31. adj. 宗教的，庄严的___________ 72. prep. 靠着，沿着；adv. 在旁边，沿着边___________32. n. 行为，功绩___________33. n. 主意，计划___________ 73. n. 探险，探测___________34. n. 机敏，乖巧，老练，技巧___________ 74. adj. 最小的，最低的___________35. vt. vi. 后悔，感到，抱歉___________ 75. adj. 天上的___________36. n. 后悔___________ 76. n. 极地，柱，杆___________37. n. 智慧___________ 77. n. 赤道___________38. n. 美德___________ 78. n. 地平线，视野___________39. adj. 高尚的，贵族的___________ 79. adj. 在头上的___________40. vt. 注定，判决___________ 80. n. 海草，海藻___________81. adv. 无处___________ 122. n.心理学___________△n. 紧张，不安，张力___________82. adj. 离岸的，海面上的___________83. adj. 外面的，向外的___________ 123. adj. 逐渐的，逐步的___________84. n. 潮，潮汐，潮流，趋势___________ 124. vt. 预知，预见___________85. adj. 安全的，可靠地___________ 125. n. 渴，口渴___________86. n.节v t. 打结___________ 126. 出发，开始___________87. n. 原木，木材___________ 127. vt. 扯破，撕破___________88. adj.海上的，航海的___________ 128. n. 困苦，艰难___________89. 海里___________ 129. n. 颚，颌，下巴___________90. adj. 磁的，有磁性的___________ 130. 鬼门关，死神___________91. 方位___________圆131. vt. vi. 咆哮，轰鸣___________92. adj. 任意的，随便的___________ 132. n. 背景，后台___________93. n. 古代的天体观测仪，星盘_______Unit 394. adj. 难使用的，笨拙的___________95. n. 参考___________ 133. vt. 使发生关系，使联合，结交______△n. 象限，四分仪___________134. 与⋯⋯联系___________96. adj. 精确的，准确的___________ 135. 堪培拉（澳大利亚首都）___________97. vt. 单一化，简单化___________ 136. n. 障碍物，栅栏，屏障___________98. adj. 轻便的，手提的，便携的_________ 137. 大堡礁___________99. n. 缺点短处___________ 138. n. （介绍或宣传用的）小册子△n. 六分仪______________________100. vt. 更新___________ 139. n. 国家，共和国，联邦___________ 101. 趋向，倾向___________ 140. n. 大洋洲___________102. adj. 可靠地，可信赖的___________ 141. adj. 适当的，足够的___________ 103. vi. 突降，猛扑___________ 142. n. 生态学___________104. n. 悬崖，峭壁___________ 143. adj. 自制的___________105. vt. vi. 啄食___________ 144. adj. 联邦的，联合的，联邦制的106. n. 悬崖，峭壁___________ ___________107. n.远征___________ 145. n. 防卫，辩护___________108. adj. 必须做的，必修的___________ 146. n. 政策，方针___________109. n. 改革，革新___________ 147. n. 税，税款___________110. n. 生存，幸存___________ 148. n. 征税，税款___________111. n. 事件，事变___________ 149. n. 国家，民族___________112. n. 出发，离开___________ 150. 公民，市民___________113. n.（轮船、飞机等上的）工作人员，（工151. n. 公民身份，公民的职责和权力___________ ___________作）队114. vt. 放，（把钱）存入银行___________ 152. n. 庆典___________115. n. 进退两难的局面___________ 153. n.诞生地___________116. n. 缺点，障碍___________ 154. vt. 忍受，容忍___________117. n. 薄暮，黄昏___________ 155. n. 宽容，忍受___________118. n. 常规，日常事务___________ 156. n. 移居，移民，候鸟___________119. vt. 计算，估计___________ 157. n. 祖国，本国___________120. n. 计算，估计___________ 158. prep. 经由，通过，经___________121. n. 挨饿，饿死___________ 159. adj. 卓越的，杰出的，极好的___________Unit 4160. n.铁锈___________161. adj.生锈的___________ 199. vt. 对⋯⋯授粉___________162. adj. 热带的___________ 200. n. 虫媒___________163. n. 壮观，杰出，壮丽___________ 201. n. 庭院，院子，天井___________164. n. 时间表，时刻表___________ 202. n. 阳台，包厢___________165. n. 遗产，继承物___________ 203. adj. 异国情调的，外来的，奇异的166. adj. 土著的，土生的n. 土著居民______________________ 204. 追述到，远在⋯⋯年代___________167. 出于尊敬___________ 205. adj. 远的，远处的___________168. n. 两个星期___________ 206. n. 埃及___________169. n. 保留，预定______________ 207. n. 货物___________170. n. 公路，大路，（美）高速公路_______ 208. n. 磅秤，天平盘___________171. n. 摇篮，发源地___________ 209. n. 斗争，冲突___________172. n. 降雨，降雨量___________ 210. adj. 教会的，传教的n. 传教士173. n. 农业，农学___________ ___________174. vt. vi. 播种，传播211. n. 尽力，竭力___________175. n. 单身汉，（文理）学士___________ 212. n. 锚vt. 抛锚，锚定___________176. vi. 通信，符合___________ 213. adj. 紧的，紧密的___________177. 与⋯⋯通信___________ 214. vt. 封闭，密封___________178. vt. vi. 感激，欠（债等）215. n. 容器___________179. 把⋯⋯归功于___________ 216. n. 限制，约束___________180. n. 围地,（用语特定目的）围场_______ 217. n.流利，流畅___________181. n. 权力，权威，当局___________ 218. vt. vi. 剃，刮___________182. adj. 不顾一切，绝望的___________ 219. n. 雷雨，暴雷___________183. vt. vi. 收缩，（使）皱缩，缩短________ 220. n. 海盗___________184. n. 金属烤架，烧烤野餐___________ 221. （对某人）有吸引力，求助___________ 185. 说服某人做某事___________ 222. （对某人）有吸引力，呼吁___________ 186. vt. 绕，缠___________ 223. n. 鸽子___________187. n. 肢，翼，分支___________ 224. n. 植物学家___________△n. 菊花___________188. n. 毒液，恶意，怨恨___________189. adj. 有毒的，分泌毒液的___________ 225.红枣___________190. n. 抗毒___________ 226. vt. 降低，跌落，减弱___________ 191. vt. 使瘫痪，使麻痹___________ 227. n. 胡须___________192. n. 疾病，恶心___________ 228. adj. 熟的，成熟的___________193. vt. vi. 痊愈，复原___________ 229. n. 灌溉___________194. n. 漏斗___________ 230. n. 野草，杂草___________ △n. 漏斗网蜘蛛___________231. n. 矛，标枪___________195. vt. 抢走___________ 232. n. 线，细绳，一串___________196. prep. 在⋯⋯中间，在⋯⋯之中233. n. 铲，铁锹___________ ___________ 234. vt. 延迟，推迟___________197. n. 醋___________ 235. n. 金字塔___________198. adj. 不省人事的，未发觉的，无意识的236. n. 纪念碑___________△n. 猪笼草___________ ___________△n. 大王花___________277. n. 费用，代价___________237. vt. vi. 腐烂，腐败___________ 278. n.广播，播音vt. vi. 广播，播放，播送238. vt. 进化，发展，进展___________ 279. vi. 依赖，信赖___________239. n. 演变，进化___________ 280. 依赖，依靠___________240. n. 花蜜___________ 281. adj. 看的，视觉的___________241. vt. 缚上，系上，附加___________ 282. vt. 发生，产生___________242. n. 黄蜂___________ 283. n. 回答，反应，响应___________243. n. 甲虫___________ 284. n. 立体声，立体声器材___________ 244. n. 蝙蝠___________ 285. 不需要，讨厌，对⋯⋯不耐烦，厌恶245. n. 蛾___________ 286. n. 使（精神）振奋，使恢复，更新___ △n. 蜂鸟___________287. adv. 部分，一定程度上___________ 246. adj. 典型的，有代表性的___________ 288. vt. 谋杀，谋杀案___________247. n. 花瓣___________ 289. n. 手提箱，衣箱___________248. n. 管，管子___________ 290. n. 片，张，薄片，被单___________249. adj. 精巧的，脆弱的，微妙的291. n. 女演员___________250. adj. 芬芳的，香的___________ 292. n. 打字员___________251. n. 雏菊___________ 293. n. 发言人___________252. n. 气味，香味，臭味___________ 294. adj. 流利的，流畅的___________ 253. adj. 没有气味的，无嗅的___________ 295. n. 女主人___________254. 发出（气味，热等），分发___________ 296. n. 邀请___________255. adj. 不鲜明的，阴暗的___________ 297. vt. 约定，约定，任命___________256. adj. 发霉的，有霉味的___________ 298. n. 主席___________257.adj. 果味的，（酒）有葡萄味的_______ 299. vt. 筹集，提高，饲养___________300. vt. 拨号___________Unit 5301. n. 操作员，接线员___________258. n（.US）（户外）布告板，广告牌______- 302. n. 升___________259. adj. 偶然的，随意的，临时的_______ 303. adj. 成熟的，到期的___________260. n. 衣服，外衣___________ 304. n. 样式，流行，时尚___________261. （使）变成___________ 305. adj. 易误解的，令人误解的_______ 262. n. 登广告者，广告客户___________ 306. adj. 不诚实的___________263. n. 广告___________ 307. adj. 酒精的，含酒精的n. 酗酒者酒鬼264. vt. 通知，高速___________ 308. n. 烟草，烟草制品___________265. n. 协会，练习，关系___________ 309. n 禁令vt. 禁止，取缔___________266. n. 目标，对象，靶子___________ 310. vt. 促进，提升___________267. 适合___________ 311. adj. 不道德的，邪恶的___________ 268. n. 基础，根据___________ 312. adj.正派的，得体的，适当的_______ 269. n. 技术，技巧___________ 313. 伦理学，道德规范___________270. n. 车道，行车线___________ 314. adj. 合乎道德的，道德的___________ 271. n. 特征，容貌，特色，特写___________ 315. adj. 令人不愉快的，伤害人的感情的__ 272. vi. vt. 以⋯⋯为特色，特写________ 316. vi. 小心，谨防___________273. n. 良心，道德心___________ 317. n. 消费者，顾客___________274. adj. 有价值的，可敬的___________ 318. adj. 可信赖的，可靠的___________ 275. n. 公司，法人，社团___________276. n. 预算___________。
高考英语高三英语选修9unit2单词
the bank from a flood. 这道堤防需要采取一些措施, 免得被
洪水冲坏。
security n.安全，保安，保护 Security was tight during the President’s visit. 总统来访期间，保安工作十分严密。 the Security Council 安理会 the security guard 保安
There was an awkward silence, when no one knew what to say.
当谁都不知道说什么时，出现了令 人尴尬的沉默。
他很笨，总是丢东西。
He is awkward; he keeps dropping things. 在和平谈判中出现了棘手的情况。
An awkward situation arose during the peace talks.
It’s a mercy (that) (口)幸运的是,幸亏 (用于表示更遭的情况得以避免总算是幸 运) It’s a mercy the accident happened so near the hospital. 幸亏事故发生在离医院很近的地方。
It’s a mercy she wasn’t seriously hurt. 幸运的是她伤势不重。
refer v.
提到, 涉及, 查阅, 咨询 The teacher often refers her pupils to this dictionary. 老师经常让她的学生查这本字典。
Her pupils often refer to this dictionary. 她的学会经常查这本字典。
最新精编高中人教版选修9高中英语 unit 2 sailing the oceans词汇讲解
Unit 2 Sailing the oceansTeaching ResourcesSection 3: Words and expressions from Unit 2Sailing the oceansmercynoun (pl. -ies)1.[U] a kind or forgiving attitude towards sb that you have the power to harm or right to punish humanity:to ask / beg / plead for mercy They showed no mercy to their hostages. God have mercy on us. The troops are on a mercy mission (= a journey to help people) in the war zone.2. [C, usually sing.] (informal) an event or a situation to be grateful for, usually because it stops sth unpleasant: It’s a mercy she wasn’t seriously hurt. His death was a mercy (= because he was in great pain.at the mercy of sb/sth not able to stop sb/sth harming you because they have power or control over you:I’m not going to put myself at t he mercy of the bank. We were at the mercy of the weather. leave sb/sth to the mercy / mercies of sb/sth to leave sb/sth in a situation that may cause them to suffer or to be treated badly: privatized companies left to the mercy of market forces (humorous) I’ll leave you to the tender mercies of these ladies!throw yourself on sb’s mercy (formal) to put yourself in a situation where you must rely on sb to be kind to you and not harm or punish youlongsideprep.1. next to or at the side of sth: A police car pulled up alongside us. a lifeboat moored alongside theyacht Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. 2. together with or at the same time as sth/sb: Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle.explorationnoun [C, U]1. the act of travelling through a place in order to find out about it or look for sth in it: the exploration of space oil exploration (= searching for oil in the ground)2. an examination of sth in order to find out about it: the book’s explorations of the human mindaccelerateverb1. to happen or to make sth happen faster or earlier than expected: [v] Inflation continues to accelerate. [vn] Exposure to the sun can accelerate the ageing process.2. [v] (of a vehicle or person) to start to go faster: The runners accelerated smoothly around the bend. The car accelerated to overtake me. secureadj.HAPPY / CONFIDENT1. feeling happy and confident about yourself or a particular situation: At last they were able to feel secure about the future. She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round.CERTAIN / SAFE2. likely to continue or be successful for a long time; safe: a secure job / income It’s not a very secure way to make a living. The future of the company looks secure.3. ~ (against / from sth) that cannot be affected or harmed by sth: Information must be stored so thatit is secure from accidental deletion.BUILDING / DOOR / ROOM4.guarded and/or made stronger so that it is difficult for people to enter or leave:Check that all windows and doors have been made as secure as possible. a secure unit for child offenders The building is secure against intruders.FIRM5.not likely to move, fall down, etc.; stable: The aerial doesn’t look ver y secure to me. It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice. (figurative) Our relationship was now on a more secure footing.verbGET STH1. ~ sth (for sb/sth)| ~ sb sth (formal) to obtain or achieve sth, especially when this means using a lot of effort: [vn] to secure a contract / deal The team managed to secure a place in the finals. She secured2. 000 votes. The delegation has secured the promise of a ceasefire. [vn, vnn] He secured a place for himself at law school. He secured himself a place at law school.FASTEN FIRMLY2. [vn] ~ sth (to sth) to attach or fasten sth firmly: She secured the rope firmly to the back of the car. The tables on board were secured firmly to the floor.PROTECT FROM HARM3. [vn] ~ sth (against sth) to protect sth so that it is safe and difficult to attack or damage: to secure a property against intruders The windows were secured with locks and bars. (figurative) a savings plan that will secure your child’s futureA LOAN4. [vn] to legally agree to give sb property or goods that are worth the same amount as the money that you have borrowed from them, if you are unable to pay the money back: a loan secured on the house randomadj. [usually before noun] done, chosen, etc. without sb deciding in advance what is going to happen, or without any regular pattern: the random killing of innocent people a random sample / selection (= in which each thing has an equal chance of being chosen) The information is processed in a random order.nounat random without deciding in advance what is going to happen, or without any regular pattern: She opened the book at random (= not at any particular page) and started reading. The terrorists fired into the crowd at random. Names were chosen at random from a list.awkwardadj.1.making you feel embarrassed: There was an awkward silence. I felt awkward because they obviously wanted to be alone.2. difficult to deal with:Don’t ask awkward questions. You’ve put me in an awkward position. an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with) Please don’t be awkward about letting him come. It makes things awkward for everyone when you behave like that.3. not convenient, inconvenient: Have I come at an awkward time?4. difficult or dangerous because of its shape or design: This box is very awkward for one person to carry. This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units.5. not moving in an easy way; not comfortable: He tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward. I must have slept in anawkward position—I’m aching all over.referencenounMENTIONING SB / STH1. [C, U] ~ (to sb/sth) a thing you say or write that mentions sb/sth else; the act of mentioning sb/sth: The book is full of references to growing up in India. She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans. the President’s passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war LOOKING FOR INFORMATION2.[U] the act of looking at sth for information: Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference. I wrote down the name of the hotel for future reference (= because it might be useful in the future). The library contains many popular works of reference (= reference books).ASKING FOR ADVICE3. [U] ~ (to sb/sth) (formal) the act of asking sb for help or advice: The emergency nurse can treat minor injuries without reference to a doctor.NUMBER / WORD / SYMBOL4. [C] (abbr. ref.) a number, word or symbol that shows where sth is on a map, or where you can find a piece of information: The map reference is Y4.. Please quote your reference number when making an enquiry.FOR NEW JOB5.[C] a letter written by sb who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer: We will take up references after the interview.6. [C] a person who agrees to write a reference, for you, for example when you are applying for a job:My previous boss will act as a reference for me.IN BOOK7. [C] a note in a book that tells you where a particular piece of information comes from: There is a list of references at the end of each chapter.in / with reference to(formal) used to say what you are talking or writing about: With reference to your letter of July 22...verb [vn] (formal) to refer to sth; to provide a book, etc. with references: Each chapter is referenced, citing literature up to 2004.preciseadj.1. clear and accurate; exact: precise details / instructions / measurements Can you give a more precise definition of the word? I can be reasonably precise about the time of the incident.2. [only before noun] used to emphasize that sth happens at a particular time or in a particular way: We were just talking about her when, at that precise moment, she walked in. Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness.3.taking care to be exact and accurate, especially about small details: a skilled and precise worker small, precise movements (disapproving) She’s rather prim and precise. to be (more) pr ecise used to show that you are giving more detailed and accurate information about sth you have just mentioned: The shelf is about a metre long—well, 98cm, to be precise.simplifyverb (simplifies, simplifying, simplified, simplified) [vn] to make sth easier to do or understand: The application forms have now been simplified. I hope his appointment will simplify matters. a simplified version of the story for young childrenportableadj. that is easy to carry or to move: a portable TV The equipment is lightweight, portable and easy to store. (figurative) a portable loan / pension (= that can be moved if you change banks, jobs, etc.) portable softwarenoun a small type of machine that is easy to carry, especially a computer or a television: The kids are upstairs watching the portable (= television).shortcomingnoun[usually pl.] a fault in sb’s character, a plan, a system, etc.:She made me aware of my own shortcomings. Despite a number of shortcomings, the project will still go ahead.updateverb [vn]1. to make sth more modern by adding new parts, etc.: It’s about time we updated our software.2. ~ sb (on sth)| ~ sth to give sb the most recent information about sth; to add the most recent information to sth bring up to date: I called the office to update them on the day’s developments. Our records are regularly updated.tendencynoun (pl. -ies)1. [C] ~ (for sb/sth) (to do sth)| ~ (to / towards sth) if sb/sth has a particular tendency, they are likely to behave or act in a particular way: to display artistic, etc. tendencies I have a tendency to talk too much when I’m nervous. There is a tendency for this disease to run in families. She has a strong natural tendency towards caution. This material has a tendency to shrink when washed.2. [C] ~ (for sb/sth) (to do sth)| ~ (to / towards sth) a new custom that is starting to develop: There is a growingtendency among employers to hire casual staff.3. [C+sing./pl. v.] (BrE) a group within a larger political group, whose views are more extreme than those of the rest of the group: the militant tendency reliableadj.1. that can be trusted to do sth well; that you can rely on; dependable: We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working. a reliable friend My car’s not as reliable as it used to be.2.that is likely to be correct or true: Our information comes from a reliable source. a reliable witness How reliable are the local weather forecasts? These tests are a reliable indicator of future performance. swoopverb [v]1. [usually +adv. / prep.] (of a bird or plane) to fly quickly and suddenly downwards, especially in order to attack sb/sth; dive: The aircraft swooped down over the buildings. A hawk swooped low over the field.2. ~ (on sb/sth) (especially of police or soldiers) to visit or attack sb/sth suddenly and without warning: Officers swooped on the vehicles as they left the ferry.noun1. an act of moving suddenly and quickly through the air in a downward direction, as a bird does dive2.~ (on sth/sb) an act of arriving somewhere or attacking sth/sb in a way that is sudden and unexpected:Large quantities of drugs were found during a police swoop on the star’s New York home.peckverb1. ~ (at sth) (of birds) to move the beak forward quickly and hit or bite sth: [v] A robin was pecking atcrumbs on the ground. Hens pecked around in the yard. [vn] A bird had pecked a hole in the sack. Vultures had pecked out the dead goat’s eyes.2. [vn] ~ sb (on sth) (informal) to kiss sb lightly and quickly: He pecked her on the cheek as he went out. She pecked his cheek.a / the pecking order (inform al, often humorous) the order of importance in relation to one another among the members of a group: New Zealand is at the top of the pecking order of rugby nations. to be first in the pecking orderpeck at sth to eat only a very small amount of a meal because you are not hungry; pick at: She sat nervously pecking at her food.expeditionnoun1. an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known: to plan / lead / go on an expedition to the North Pole2. the people who go on an expedition: Three members of the Everest expedition were killed.3. (sometimes humorous) a short trip that you make when you want or need sth: a shopping expeditioncompulsoryadj. that must be done because of a law or a rule: It is compulsory for all motorcyclists to wear helmets. English is a compulsory subject at this level. compulsory education / schooling compulsory redundanciesSurvivalnoun1. [U] the state of continuing to live or exist, often despite difficulty or danger: the struggle / battle / fight for survival His only chance of survival was a heart transplant. Exporting is necessary f or oureconomic survival. Continued trade in these products is a threat to the survival of the species.2. [C] ~ (from sth) something that has continued to exist from an earlier time: The ceremony is a survival from pre-Christian times.the survival of the fittest the principle that only the people or things that are best adapted to their surroundings will continue to existincidentnoun1.[C] something that happens, especially sth unusual or unpleasant: His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. One particular incident sticks in my mind.2. [C, U] a serious or violent event, such as a crime, an accident or an attack: There was a shooting incident near here last night. The demonstration passed off without incident.3.[C] a disagreement between two countries, often involving military forces: a border / diplomatic incidentdeparturenoun1. [C, U] ~ (from ... ) the act of leaving a place; an example of this: His sudden departure threw the office into chaos. Flights should be confirmed 4.8 hours before departure. They had received no news of him since his departure from the island.2. [C] a plane, train, etc. leaving a place at a particular time: arrivals and departures All departures are from Manchester. the departure lounge / time / gate the departures board3.[C] ~ (from sth) an action that is different from what is usual or expected: It was a radical departure from tradition. Their latest single represents a new departure for the band.depositnounMONEY1. [usually sing.] a ~ (on sth) a sum of money that is given as the first part of a larger payment: We’ve put down a 5.% deposit on the house. T hey normally ask you to pay £1.00 (as a) deposit. All deposits are non-refundable.2. [usually sing.] a sum of money that is paid by sb when they rent sth and that is returned to them if they do not lose or damage the thing they are renting: to pay a deposit They’l l probably ask you to leave a deposit.3.a sum of money that is paid into a bank account: Deposits can be made at any branch.4. (in the British political system) the amount of money that a candidate in an election to Parliament has to pay, and that is returned if he/she gets enough votes: All the other candidates lost their deposits.verb [vn]PUT DOWN1. [+adv. / prep.] to put o r lay sb/sth down in a particular place: She deposited a pile of books on my desk. (informal) I was whisked off in a taxi and deposited outside the hotel.LEAVE SUBSTANCE2. (especially of a river or a liquid) to leave a layer of sth on the surface of sth, especially gradually and over a period of time: Sand was deposited which hardened into sandstone.MONEY3. to put money into a bank account: Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts.reckonverb1. (informal, especially BrE) to think sth or have an opinion about sth: [v (that)] I reckon (that) I’mgoing to get that job. He’ll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)? [v] It’s worth a lot of money, I reckon. ‘They’ll never find out.’ ‘You reckon?’ (= I think you may be wrong about that) 2. be reckoned (not used in the progressive tenses) to be generally considered to be sth: [vn to inf] Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays. [vn-n] It was generally reckoned a success. [also vn-adj] 3. [v to inf] (BrE, informal) to expect to do sth: We reckon to finish by ten. He wasn’t reckoning to pay so much.4. ~ sth (at sth) to calculate an amount, a number, etc.: [vn] I could see him reckoning the cost as I spoke. The age of the earth is reckoned at about 4.6.00 million years. [v (that)] They reckon (that) their profits are down by at least 2.0%. [vn to inf] The journey was reckoned to take about two hours.reckon on sth to expect sth to happen or to rely on sth happening: They hadn’t reckoned on a rebellion. [+ -ing] We’d reckoned on having good weather.reckon sth up / reckon up sth(especially BrE) to calculate the total amount or number of sth: He reckoned up the cost of everything in his mind.reckon with sb/sth1. [usually passive] to consider or treat sb/sth as a serious opponent, problem, etc.: They were alreadya political force to be reckoned with.2. (usually used in negative sentences) to consider sth as a possible problem that you should be prepared for; take sth into account: [+ -ing] I didn’t reckon with getting caught up in so much traffic.reckon without sb/sth (especially BrE) to not consider sb/sth as a possible problem that you should be prepared for; not take sth into account: They had reckoned without the determination of the opposition.tensionnoun1. [U, C, usually pl.] ~ (between A and B) a situation in which people do not trust each other, or feel unfriendly towards each other, and which may cause them to att ack each other: There is mounting tension along the border. international / racial / political tensions Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence. The incident has further increased tension between the two countries.2. [C, U] ~ (between A and B) a situation in which the fact that there are different needs or interests causes difficulties: Th ere is often a tension between the aims of the company and the wishes of the employees.3. [U] a feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to relax: nervous tension We laughed and that helped ease the tension. Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension.a tension headac he 4.[U] the feeling of fear and excitement that is created by a writer or a film/movie director: dramatic tension As the movie progresses the tension builds.5. [U] the state of being stretched tight; the extent to which sth is stretched tight: muscular tension Adjust the string tension of your tennis racket to suit your style of playing. When knitting, try to keep the same tension throughout. Massage can relieve tension in your shoulders and back.verb [vn] (technical) to make a wire, sail, etc. tight and stretchedgradualadj.1. happening slowly over a long period; not sudden: a gradual change in the climate Recovery from the disease is very gradual.2. (of a slope) not steepforeseeverb (foresaw, foreseen ) to think sth is going to happen in the future; to know about sth before it happens; predict: [vn] We do not foresee any problems. The extent of the damage could not havebeen foreseen. [v (that)] No one could have foreseen (that) things would turn out this way. [v wh-] It is impossible to foresee how life will work out. [also vn -ing]thirstnoun1. [U, sing.] the feeling of needing or wanting a drink: He quenched his thirst with a long drink of cold water. She woke up with a raging thirst and a headache.2. [U] the state of not having enough water to drink: Thousands are dying of thirst.3. [sing.] ~ (for sth) a strong desire for sth: a thirst for knowledge tearverb (tore ,torn)DAMAGE1. to damage sth by pulling it apart or into pieces or by cutting it on sth sharp; to become damaged in this way; rip: [vn] I tore my jeans on the fence. I tore a hole in my jeans. He tore the letter in two.a torn handkerchief [vn-adj] I tore the package open. I tore open the package. [v] Careful—the fabric tears very easily.2. [vn] ~ sth in sth to make a hole in sth by force; rip: The blast tore a hole in the wall.REMOVE FROM STH / SB3. [vn + adv. / prep.] to remove sth from sth else by pulling it roughly or violently; rip: The storm nearly tore the roof off. I tore another sheet from the pad. He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake.4. ~ yourself / sb (from sb/sth) to pull yourself/sb away by force from sb/sth that is holding you or them: [vn] She tore herself from his grasp. [vn-adj] He tore himself free.INJURE MUSCLE5. [vn] to injure a muscle, etc. by stretching it too much: a torn ligament She tore a calf muscle playing squash.MOVE QUICKLY6. [v + adv. / prep.] to move somewhere very quickly or in an excited way: He tore off down the street.A truck tore past the gates.-TORN7.(in adjectives) very badly affected or damaged by sth:to bring peace to a strife-torn country a strike-torn industrytear sb/sth apart, to shreds, to bits, etc. to destroy or defeat sb/sth completely or criticize them or it severely: We tore the other team apart in the second half. The critics tore his last movie to shreds. tear at your heart / tear your heart out (formal) to strongly affect you in an emotional waytear your hair (out) (informal) to show that you are very angry or anxious about sth: She’s keeping very calm—anyone else would be tearing their hair out.(be in) a tearing hurry / rush (especially BrE) (to be) in a very great hurrybe torn (between A and B)to be unable to decide or choose between two people, things or feelings: I was torn between my parents and my friend.tear sb off a strip / tear a strip off sb(BrE, informal) to speak angrily to sb who has done sth wrong that’s torn it (BrE, informal) used to say that sth has happened to spoil your plans—more at heart, limb, loose adj.tear sb apart / tear apart sb to make sb feel very unhappy or worried; rip sb apart: It tears me apart to think I might have hurt her feelings. His distress tore me apart.tear sth apart / tear apart sth1. to destroy sth violently, especially by pulling it to pieces: The dogs tore the fox apart.2. to make people in a country, an organization or other place fight or argue with each other: Racial strife is tearing our country apart.3. to search a place, making it look untidy and causing damage: They tore the room apart, looking for money.tear at sth to pull or cut sth violently so that it tears: He tore at the meat with his bare hands.tear yourself away (from sth)/ tear sth away (from sth)to leave somewhere even though you would prefer to stay there; to take sth away from somewhere: Dinner’s ready, if you can tear yourself away from the TV. She was unable to tear her eyes away from him (= could not stop looking at him). tear sth down / tear down sth to pull or knock down a building, wall, etc.: They’re teari ng down these old houses to build a new office block.tear into sb/sth1. to attack sb/sth physically or with words: The wind tore into him.2. to start doing sth with a lot of energy: They tore into their food as if they were starving. The band tore into their opening number. tear sth up / tear up sth to destroy a document, etc. by tearing it into pieces; rip sth up: She tore up all the letters he had sent her. (figurative) He accused t he leader of tearing up the party’s manifesto (= of ignoring it).hardshipnoun [U, C] a situation that is difficult and unpleasant because you do not have enough money, food, clothes, etc.: economic / financial, etc. hardship People suffered many hardships during that long winter. The two men endured great hardship during their trek across Antarctica. It was no hardship to walk home on such a lovely evening.backgroundnounFAMILY / EDUCATION, etc.1.[C] the details of a person’s family, education, experience etc.: a person’s family / social / cultural / educational / class background The job would suit someone with a business background. In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends.PAST2.[C, usually sing., U] the circumstances or past events which help explain why sth is how it is; information about these: the historical background to the war background information / knowledge The elections are taking place against a background of violence. Can you give me more background on the company?OF PICTURE / PHOTO3. [C, usually sing.] the part of a picture, photograph or view behind the main objects, people, etc.: a photograph with trees in the backgroundLESS IMPORTANT POSITION4. [sing.] a position in which people are not paying attention to sb/sth or not as much attention as they are paying to sb/sth else: He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press.A piano tinkled gently in the background. background music There was a lot of background noise (= that you could hear, but were not listening to).COLOUR UNDER STH5. [C, usually sing.] a colour or design on which sth is painted, drawn, etc.: The name of the company is written in red on a white background.in the background (computing) (of a computer program) not being used at the present time andappearing on the screen behind programs that are being usedroarverb1.[v] to make a very loud, deep sound:We heard a lion roar. The gun roared deafeningly. The engine roared to life (= started noisily). The wind was roaring in my ears.2. ~ (sth) (out) to shout sth very loudly: [v] The crowd roared. [vn] The fans roared (out) their approval. He roared out James’s name. [v speech] ‘Stand back,’ he roared.3. [v] ~ (with laughter) to laugh very loudly: He looked so funny, we all roared. It made them roar with laughter.4. [v + adv. / prep.] (of a vehicle or its rider / driver) to move very fast, making a lot of noise: She put her foot down and the car roared away. A group of young men on motorcycles roared past.5. [v] (of a fire) to burn brightly with a lot of flames, heat and noise: A log fire was roaring in the hearth.noun1.a loud deep sound made by an animal, especially a lion, or by sb’s voice: His speech was greeted bya roar of applause. roars of laughter 2.a loud continuous noise made by the wind or sea, or by a machine: I could barely hear above the roar of traffic. the roar of the Atlantic。
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celestial (1)
• • • • • • • of or from the sky or outside this world The moon is a celestial body.(Cambridge) adj. 天上的 The sun, the stars, and the moon are celestial bodies. 太阳、星星、月亮都是天体。
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horizon (11)
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exploration (19)
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above your head, usually in the sky This room needs overhead lighting (= lights in the ceiling).(Cambridge) adj. 在头上的 adv. 在头顶上；在空中；在高处 [over-=above在…之上] An eagle circled high overhead. 一只鹰在高空盘旋。 On a clear day especially during the summer the sailors could use the sun overhead at midday to navigate by. (9) It is unusual to see many birds flying overhead in the summertime, rather than during the periods in the spring or autumn. (2007sx)
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log (15)
• • • • • • • a thick piece of tree trunk or branch, especially one cut for burning on a fire (Cambridge) n. 原木；木材 The hunter hid in a log cabin. 猎人藏在小木屋里。 The rope was tied to a log which was then thrown into the sea. (9) The log cabin dining house was built in 1929 and offers good camp food. (2005zj)
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knot (8)
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tide (34)
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人教新课标高中英语核心词汇释义及例句
选修9第2单元
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latitude (6)
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Gravity governs the motions of celestial bodies. 万有引力控制着天体的运动。 (词典例句)
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equator (8)
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