张汉熙《高级英语（2）》（修订本...
Unit6
一、词汇短语
1.skyline[]n.a window in a roof or ceiling天窗
2.thermodynamics[]n.physics that deals with
the relationships between heat and other forms of energy热力学3.genetics[]n.the study of how the qualities of living things
are pasd on in their genes遗传学
4.mutation[]n.an alteration or change,as in nature,
form,or quality（本质、形式上的）变化：genetic mutation基因突变
5.discredit[]vt.a）to refu to believe不相信，怀疑：discredit
all rumors不相信所有谣传；b）to damage in reputation;disgrace败坏……
声誉，使受辱：an attempt to discredit the government给政府抹黑的可笑
企图
6.corollary[]n.a deduction or an inference推理，推论：Another
evident corollary is that the end is the final cau of the effect and not of
the efficient cau.另外一个明显的推论即：目的是结果的终极因，但不是直接
原因。
7.homogeneous[]adj.of the same or similar
nature or kind同种的，同类的：They are homogeneous people.他们
是同类人。
8.clarity[]n.clearness of thought or style;lucidity清晰，明晰：write
with clarity and perception写得清晰、透彻
9.streamline[]vt.a）to construct or design in a form that
offers the least resistance to fluid flow使成流线型；b）to simplify简化，
精简：streamline government organs精简机构
10.ast[]n.a valuable item that is owned资产，财富；有用的东西：Good
health is a great ast.健康是最大的财富。
11.cylinder[]n.the chamber in which a piston of a reciprocating engine moves汽缸
12.carburetor[]n.a part of an engine,especially in a car,
that mixes the petrol with air so that it burns and provides power汽
化器
张杰星座13.transmission[]n.the parts of a vehicle that take power
from the engine to the wheels传动装置，变速器
鲜肉包子馅的做法14.mall[l]n.a large,often enclod shopping complex containing various
stores,business,and restaurants usually accessible by common
passageways购物商场
15.cosmopolitan[]adj.pertinent or common to the
whole world全世界的，国际的：a cosmopolitan city国际都市
16.imperative[]n.a rule,a principle,or an instinct that
compels a certain behavior规则，义务：simple imperatives简单的规则17.catastrophe[]n.a great,often sudden calamity灾祸，（骤
然而来的）灾难：The earthquake was a terrible catastrophe.这次地震是
可怕的灾难。
18.reminisce[]v.to recollect and tell of past experiences or
events追忆，缅怀；叙旧：Grandfather likes to reminisce with other old
people after supper.爷爷喜欢饭后跟几位老人叙旧。
深居简出的意思
19.blasphemy[]n.something you say or do that is insulting to
God or people’s religious beliefs亵渎：He committed blasphemy
against religion.他犯了对宗教的亵渎罪。
20.rehabilitation[]n.the restoration to
reputation,rank,etc;recovery恢复（名誉、地位等），复原：rehabilitation
of national economy国民经济的恢复
21.plasticity[]n.the state or quality of being easily shaped
or moulded可塑性，适应性：theory of plasticity塑性力学
22.insubstantial[]/doc/8c4354799.html,cking substance or reality非
物质的，非真实的：an insubstantial mblance不真实的表象
23.undermine[]vt.to weaken,injure,or impair,often by
degrees or imperceptibly;sap削弱，逐渐损坏；暗中破坏：Late hours can
undermine one’s health.晚睡会损害健康。
寒衣节是什么意思24.molecule[]n.the smallest particle into which an element
or a compound can be divided without changing its chemical and
physical properties分子：The structure of molecules can be en under
an electron microscope.分子的结构可在电子显微镜下观察到。
25.galaxy[]n.any of numerous large-scale aggregates of stars,
gas,and dust that constitute the univer星系，星群
26.artifact[]n.an object produced or shaped by human craft人工制品
27.skepticism[]n.a doubting or questioning attitude or
state of mind;dubiety怀疑态度：Kennedy listened with interest but
also with a slight tinge of skepticism.肯尼迪很有兴趣地听着，但也流露
出一点怀疑的神色。
28.aesthetic[]n.a guiding principle in matters of artistic beauty
and taste;artistic nsibility审美，审美学：My aesthetic standards are
quite different from his.我的审美标准与他的大不相同。
29.particle[]n.one of the very small pieces of matter that an
atom consists of粒子，质点
恐怖短故事>森林图片卡通30.cannibalism[]n.killing or eating the ones of the same
kind食人肉，同类相残。其形容词为cannibalistic
（//adj.食人肉的，同类相食的）
31.juxtaposition[]n.the act or an instance of
placing or the state of being placed,side by side or clo together
激素的分类
并列，并置
32.collage[]n.the art of creating such compositions拼贴艺术
33.geometry[]n.the study in mathematics of the angles and
shapes formed by the relationships of lines,surfaces,and solid objects
in space几何学
34.static[]adj.having no motion;being at rest;quiescent静止的，不活动的
幼儿园美术课35.virtuosity[]n.the technical skill,fluency,or style
exhibited by a virtuoso鉴赏力，精湛技巧：The violinist’s virtuosity has
amazed audiences all over the world.小提琴家的精湛技艺使全世界的观众
