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Extensive Reading Unit 91.Bypass:noun1. A road that passes around a town or city rather than through the centerEg. If we take the bypass, we would avoid the town center.2.A medical operation on the heart in which blood is directly along a different route so that it does not flow through a part that is damaged or blocked Eg.Clinton underwent successful heart bypass surgery on Monday and was recovering.Verb.1.to go around or avoid a placeEg. A new road now bypasses the town.2.to ignore a rule, an official system or sb in authority, especially in order to get sth done quickly.Eg. They may also be demanded in order to bypass laws and regulations.2.by-product noun1.a substance that is produced during the process of making or destroying sth else.Eg. When burnt, plastics produces dangerous by-products.2.a thing that happens, often unexpectedly, as the result of sth elseEg. One of the by-products of unemployment is an increase in crime.3.Descend verb1.to come or to go down from a higher to a lower levelEg. The plane began to descend2.(of a hill , etc) to slope downwards\Eg. At this point the path descend s steeply.3.(of night, darkness, a mood etc) to arrive and begin to affect ab/sthEg. Night descend s quickly in the tropics.4.Depart verb1.to leave a place, especially to start a tripEg. Flight for Rome depart from Terminal.2.to leave your jobEg. He departed his job December 16.5.Diameter noun1.a straight line going from one side of a circle or any other round object to theother side, passing through the centerEg. The doom is 43.2 meters in diameter.2.a measurement of the power of an instrument to magnify sthEg. A lens magnifying 300 diameters6.DiagonalAdj (of a straight line)at an angle; joining two opposite side of sth at an angle Eg. The diagonal line across the upper right corner of the image is a road. Noun a straight line that joins two opposite sides of sth at an angleEg. Draw a diagonal line from this corner to that corner.7.Epidermis noun the outer layer of the skinEg. All debris and detached epidermis must be removed.8.Hypersensitive adj1.very easily upset or offendedEg. Larry is hypersensitive about other’s comments.2.extremely physically sensitive to particular substances, medicines, light, etc.Eg. I'm going to do a tetanus hypersensitive test for you9.Hypothesis noun1.an idea or explanation of sth that is based on a few known facts but that has not yet been proved to beEg. This is the only type of hypothesis which has not been proved by experiences.2.guesses and ideas that are not based on certain knowledgeEg. A hypothesis is only a "best" guess10.Hypothermia noun a medical condition in which the body temperature is much lower than normalEg. This kind of treatment is sometimes called hypothermia therapy11.CaptainNoun1. The person in charge of a ship or commercial aircraftEg. The captain gave the order to abandon ship.2.an officer of fairly high rank in the navy, the army and the US air forceEg. The ship was placed in command of Captain Smith.3. The leader of a group of people, especially a sports teamEg. She was captain of the hockey team at school.4.an officer of high rank in a US police or fire department.eg.One of them drew aside the captain of the police, and whispered in a low voice.Verb.to be a captain of a sports team or a shipEg. He captains the soccer team the whole season.12.CapNoun1.a type of soft flat hat with a peak (= a hard curved part sticking out in front).Eg. Caps are worn especially by men and boys, often as part of a uniform.2.a soft hat that fits closely and is worn for a particular purpose3.a soft hat with a square flat top worn by some university teachers andstudents at special ceremonies4.a cover or top for a pen, bottle, etc5.an upper limit on an amount of money that can be spent or borrowed by a particular institution or in a particular situation13.Decapitate verb to cut off the head of somebody or somethingEg. His decapitated body was found floating in a canal.14.Corporation noun1.a large business companyEg. How much power should we give one corporation?2.an organization or a group of organizations that is recognized by law as a single unitEg.It is a legal fiction that a corporation is a person.3.a group of people elected to govern a large town or city and provide public servicesEg. The corporation that runs the city of London is older than theUnited Kingdom by several hundred years.15.Incorporate verb1.to include sth so that it forms a part of sthEg. The logo must incorporate both the Chinese characters and the English name of the restaurant.2.to create a legally recognized companyEg. This company is incorporate according to laws.16.Dermatology noun the scientific study of skin diseasesEg. For a couple of years I was the regular patient of a dermatology clinic.17.Geology noun1.the scientific study of the earth, including the origin and history of the rocks and soil of which the earth is madeEg. Geology here passes over the continuation of the history of mantoarchaeology.2.the origin and history of the rocks and soil of a particular areaEg. Geology team has been trying to find the new oil field18. Geography: n.[U] (1) the scientific study of the earth’s surface, physical features, division, products, population, etc. 地理（学）：Geography was my weak subject.(2) the way in which the physical features of a place are arranged 地形；地貌；地势：Kim knew the geography of the building and strode along the corridor.(3) the way in which a particular aspect of life or society is influenced by geography or varies according to geography 地理环境: Thegeography of poverty and the geography of voting are connected.19.hydrogen: n.[U] a chemical element. Hydrogen is a gas that is the lightest of all the elements. It combines with OXYGEN to form water. 氢；氢气20. hydrology: n.[U] the scientific study of the earth’s water, especially its movement in relation to land 水文学；水文地理学21. orthodox: adj. (1) generally accepted or approved of; following generally accepted beliefs(especially of beliefs or behavior)普遍接受的；正统的；规范的：Don’t expect this to be endorsed by orthodox medicine there is no profit in it. (2) following the established or traditional rules of a political or religiousbelief, a philosophy, or a way of life 正宗信仰的；正宗教义的：It was anobvious reaction to the Orthodox strictness of her home.(3) relating to Orthodox Judaism 正教的，东正教派的：An Orthodox Jew investigates the scene of a Palestinian rocket attack22. orthography: n.[U] the system of spelling in a language (文字的）拼写体系；拼写法：They in turn revised its orthography and added a number of writtenvowels.23. podiatrist: n[C] chiropodist足病医生: Needless to say, you have to see a podiatrist if you experience consistent painin your feet.24. pedestrian: (1) n[C] a person walking in the street and not traveling in a vehicle行人；步行者: Thus, a seat belt law tends to increase the number ofpedestrian deaths. (2) adj. used by or for the use of pedestrians ; connected with pedestrians 行人使用的；行人的: I saw him helping an old man across thestreet by the pedestrian area.(3) adj: without any imagination or excitement; dull 缺乏想象的；乏味的；无趣的；普通的：the same technology has found a much more pedestrian use in testingfood and water.25．sound：v. (1）giving the impression of having a particular sound 听起来…的: "You didn't sound as if you were joking, " said the two. (2) to produce a sound; to make sth such as a musical instrument produce a sound （使）发出声音，响: "Hi Josh, " I said, trying to sound upbeat. (3) to give a signal such as a warning by making a sound 鸣警报；拉响警报；发出警报: A few brave officials are beginning to sound warnings that the jobless rate islikely to "stay high" . (4) to pronounce sth 发（音）We just changed the word a little to make it sound better.n. (1) [c] something that you can hear声音；响声: There was no sound except for that of his own blood booming in his ears like adistant ocean. (2) [c] [u]the effect that is produced by the music of a particular singer or group ofmusicians嗓音；音乐风格: He conducted without a score and with his eyes closed, the better to visualize the perfect sound he held in his mind. (3) [sing] the ~ of sth: the idea or impression that you get of sb/sth from what sb says or what you read印象；感觉:(4) [c] a narrow passage of water that join two larger areas of water海峡；海湾adj.(1) based on good sense and valid reasoning 可靠的，明智的，合理的；正确的：a sound decision(2) without any serious damage or decay；free from injury, disease, or illness 无损伤的；未受伤的：(3) worthy of approval, especially as agreeing with traditional views or conforming to conventional behavior 不错的；实实在在的：(as) sound as a bell=in perfect condition(4) unbroken by waking and untroubled by dreams or discomfort酣畅的；香甜的：a sound sleep(5) severe 严重的；严厉的：In the end, the enemy force suffered a sound defeat and soon withdrew from the front.adv. in a deep and peaceful way 酣（睡）：He is sleeping sound26. sonic: adj. connected with sound or the speed of sound 声音的；声速的:Sonic devices should not be used on pressurized vessels without a processisolation valve.27. thermal: adj. (1) 热的；热量的connected with heat: Our other choice would be some sort of thermal circuit.(2)保暖的；防寒的designed to keep you warm by preventing heat from escaping from the body: NASA says Discovery is in good shape, even though a piece of fabric is still sticking out from some thermal tiles.(3)温暖的；热的in which the water has been naturally heated by the earthn. (1) [c]上升的热气流a rising current of warm air used, for example, bya glider to gain height: a thermal comes from the ground.(2)[pl]保暖内衣裤warm underwear that prevents heat from escaping from the body: thermals28. hypothermia: n.[u]体温过低a medical condition in which the body temperature is much lower than normal: Impact of Hypothermia on the response to Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs.29. verity: n.[u] 真理；客观事实truth: Human's mission ties in exploring verity bravely.30. veritable: adj.十足的；名副其实的；不折不扣的a word used to emphasize that sb/sth can be compared to sb/sth else that is more exciting, more impressive, etc. : It was not easy to work in the shed; in winter it was a veritable ice-box.31. activate: v.使活动；激活；使活化to make sth such as a device or chemical process start working: Some applications allow you to activate part of a file.32. liquify: make sth become more liquid or flexible 液化;灵活化：This method helps to liquify mucus the same as standing in a hot shower would help phlegm to become more liquid.The financier can see the instrument into the market to re-liquify its position; that is, to fund its loan to its customer.33. crystallize：v.（1）变明确；使（想法、信仰等）明确to become clear and fixed; to make thoughts, beliefs, etc. clear and fixed：She's trying to crystallize her ideas into a practical plan.（2）（使）形成晶体，结晶to form or make sth form into crystals: At what temperature does sugar crystallize?34. hydroelectric: adj.使用水力发电的；水力产生的using the power of water to produce electricity; produced by the power of water: a hydroelectric plant水力发电站; hydroelectric power水力发出的电35. thermometer: 温度计；寒暑表；体温计an instrument used for measuring the temperature of the air, a person's body, etc.: a thermometer reading温度计读数; The thermometer shows his temperature to be quite high.36. hyperactive adj.too active and only able to keep quiet and still for short periodse.g. If he's the calm type, he'll become more hyperactive around you.37. verify v.1.to check that sth is true or accurate2.to show or say that sth is true or accuratee.g.1.I verify the spelling of a word by looking It up In a dictionary.2.The two leaders will then return the matter again to verify heritage.38. pedal n.1.a flat bar on a machine such as a bicycle, car, etc. that you push down with your foot in order to make parts of the machine move or work2.a bar on a musical instrument such as a piano or an organ that you push with your foot in order to control the soundadj.relating to the foot or feetv.1.to push down on the pedals to make a bicycle or other vehicle move forward2.to operate the pedals of a piano or organ while playing it, or those of a machine in order to make it worke.g.1.The driver had to let off the gas pedal to slow down.2.To perform recording, overdubbing, and playback, press the pedal as shown in the diagram.3.The pedal angle can be changed as desired by adjusting the length of the link rod.4.To check the trees , the peasants pedal their bicycles up and down the mountains everyday .5.But the human energy is limited after all, goal too much, pedal several boats, easy to make oneself attend.39. dehydration n.1.the removal of moisture from food as a way of preserving it 2.a dangerous lack of water in the body resulting from inadequate intake of fluids or excessive loss through sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea3.the process by which a chemical compound loses water molecules or the proportion of hydrogen and oxygen atoms present in watere.g.1.Wiped film evaporator was used for the dehydration process of thermosetting PF resin production.2.Summer heat, sweat, and dehydration have always been a perfect recipe for kidney stones.3.Dehydration can also be used for dealing with liquid nitrogen.40. tripod n.1.a frame or stand with three legs that are usually collapsible, used for supporting something such as a camera, compass, theodolite, or other piece of equipment2.a piece of furniture with three legs, e.g. a pot, cauldron, stool, or tablee.g.1.This quick-release system allows you to easily take the camera off the tripod.2.This bowl of soup was found in a bronze tripod unearthed in Xian, China.41. hypodermic n.a narrow plastic tube with a needle used for putting drugs into your body through the skinadj.relating to or involving the area of tissue lying beneath the skin e.g.1.Adopt the special hypodermic injection method can lower the occurring rate of the subcutaneous hemorrhage notably.2.Does hypodermic hemangioma belong to major disease?42. orthodontics n.[u]the treatment of problems concerning the position of the teeth and jawse.g.The multidisciplinary treatment plan included orthodontics, implant placement, and restorative dentistry.43. deport v.to force sb to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or because they have no legal right to be theree.g.He sought to stay and fight the accusations, but the government sought to deport him.44. per capita adv.by or for each personadj.based on calculations that show the average amount for each person affectede.g.1.If the Japanese measured well-being in terms of GDP per capita, the last twentyyears would have come as a brutal shock.2.Most of these provinces consume significantly less steel than Shanghai or Beijing on a per capita basis.45. dermatologist n.a doctor who studies and treats skin diseasese.g.I think you should see a dermatologist first. If necessary, we'll transfer you to the physician.46. geothermal adj.relating to or produced by the heat in the interior of the Earthe.g.Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy.47. bipedal ing only two legs for walkinge.g.One of these gene machines, a social and bipedal ape, began to imitate.48. veracity n.1.the quality of being true2.the truthfulness or honesty of somebodye.g.1.This can improve the veracity of test results.2.There is no question of his veracity.49. supersonic adj.relating to, produced by, or capable of reaching a speed that is faster than the speed at which sound travels through the aire.g.Developing the supersonic jet was quite an accomplishment.50. hyperbole n.a way of speaking or writing that makes sth sound better, more exciting, dangerous, etc. than it really ise.g.Even for an industry used to hyperbole, 3D is having quite an effect.51. hypodermis n.the layer of fatty tissue beneath the skine.g.Except 4 cases appeared ecchymosis in injection site hypodermis, others had no adverse reaction.52. epicenter n.1.the area of land directly over the center of an earthquake2.the very center or focal pointe.g.1.Cities close to the epicenter are flattened; whole mountains collapsed.2.China is the epicenter of the golf universe53. Epidermis: n.the outer layer of the skine.g. Since your upper epidermis is made up of dead cells, they aren't harmed in the process and the chemicals won't be absorbed into your body because they will eventually shed off with the dead skin.54. Epigraph: a line of writing, short phrase, etc. on a building or status, or as an introduction to part of a book.e.g. Each chapter begins with an epigraph, a quote to enlighten and amuse.55. Hydrate: to make sth absorb watere.g. Always drink when you are thirsty, and have water available during the day to hydrate regularly.56.Decapitate: to cut off sb's heade.g. One photo showed a Japanese officer, his samurai sword raised high, about to decapitate a bound and kneeling Chinese prisoner.57. Hydrophobia: extreme fear of water, which happens with rabies infection in humanse.g. Hydrophobia will occur and get head even it the coldest weather.58. Corpulent: fat. People saycorpulent to avoid saying fat .e.g. I had expected that Mr. Gatsby would be a florid and corpulent person in his middle years.59. Corporeal: 1. that can be touched; physical rather than spirituale.g. his corporeal presenceBut they aren't quite the same, of course; they are semi-transparent, non-corporeal beings.2. of or for the bodye.g. There are of course no friends like living, breathing, corporeal men and women.60. Corpse: n. a dead body, especially of a humane.g. At the sight of her father's corpse the poor girl fainted away.v. (informal) (in the theatre) to suddenly be unable to act, because you have forgotten your words or are laughing; to cause sb to do this61. Podiatry: the profession concerned with the care of the feet and the treatment of foot disorders.e.g. At no time in the history of Podiatry has the Internet provided such an opportunity for our profession.62. Deflect: 1.to change direction or make sth change direction, especially after hitting sthe.g. The ball deflected off Reid's body into the goal.He raised his arm to try to deflect the blow.2. to succeed in preventing sth from being directed towards youe.g. All attempts to deflect attention from his private life have failed.She sought to deflect criticism by blaming her family.3. ~ sb (from sth) to prevent sb from doing sth that they are determined to doe.g. The government will not be deflected from its commitments.63. Decentralize: to give some of the power of a central government, organization, etc. to smaller parts or organizations around the countrye.g. He would decentralize power, giving more budget authority to the smallest units of government.64. Diaphanous: so light and fine that you can almost see through ite.g. Their diaphanous flare symbolizes at once grace and tragedy, innocence and despair, sadness and voluptuousness.65. Verisimilitude: the quality of seeming to be true or reale.g. To add verisimilitude, the stage is covered with sand for the desert scenes.66.Geomorphic：adj.relating to the surface features of the Earth or another planete.g. Red soil is one of the chief geomorphic features of Jiangxi Province.。