Unit 9 Snake
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trough[ˈtrɔ:f]: a long, narrow open container for animals to eat or drink out of（给动物进食或饮水的）槽
a water trough水槽
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pyjama [pəˈdʒɑ:mə] ---pyjamas [pəˈdʒɑ:məz] [pl. ]: n. a suit of loo trours and jacket for sleeping in睡衣裤a pair of pyjamas一套睡衣裤 pyjama trours睡裤
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Scent [nt]: n. 1)a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant气味；香味
2) [mass noun]pleasant-smelling liquid worn on the skin; perfume. 香水
v. (一般作 be scented with)impart a pleasant scent to使有香味
scented [ˈntid]: adj. 有香味的; 芳香的, 洒了香水的, 加有香料的
eg: I let my lungs fill with the scented air. 我呼吸着芬芳的空气。
She rubbed a scented oil into her hair. 她在头发上抹了一种芳香油。
Shade: n. comparative darkness and coolness caud by shelter from direct sunlight荫；阴凉处
Carob [ˈk ærəb]: (亦作 carob tree)a small evergreen Arabian tree which bears long brownish-purple edible pods 角豆树; 长豆角
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Pitcher [ˈpɪtʃə]: n. a large earthenware container, with one or two handles and a lip, for holding liquids (英)（有柄和嘴的）水罐
Eg: He poured the milk out of the pitcher. 他从大罐中倒出牛奶。
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reach down: (使)向下移动
eg: He reached down the atlas from the top shelf. 他从书架顶层取下地图集。
Can you reach that apple down in the tree? 你能把树上那个苹果摘下来吗?
Fissure [ˈfɪʃə]: n. a long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, especially in rock or earth（岩石、地面上的）开口；裂缝
earth wall: 土墙
Gloom: n. 1) partial or total darkness阴暗；黑暗
2) [count noun](poetic/literary)a dark or shady place. (诗/文)（阴）暗处
Eg: He strained his eyes peering into the gloom. 他睁大眼睛使劲看着黑暗处。
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Trail: v. draw or be drawn along the ground or other surface behind someone or something拖，拉
Eg: Her robe trailed along the ground. 她的长袍拖在地上。
Alex trailed a hand through the clear water. 亚历克斯伸出一只手在清澈的水中划过。
Slack: adj. not taut or held tightly in position; loo不紧的；松弛的
Belly [ˈbeli]: n. the front of this part of the body. 肚子，肚皮
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Rest: v. cea work or movement in order to relax, refresh onelf, or recover strength休息，休憇，歇息；休养 Eg: he needed to rest after the feverish activity. 紧张忙乱之后他需要休息一下。
her friend read to her while she rested her eyes. 在她休息眼睛之时，朋友给她读书报。
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Drip: v. (of liquid) fall in small drops滴下
Eg: Water dripped from her clothing. 水从她衣服上滴下。
The tap won't stop dripping. 龙头滴水不止。
His hands were dripping with blood. 他的双手血淋淋的。
Tap: n. a device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be controlled龙头；阀门
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Sip: v. drink (something) by taking small mouthfuls小口地喝，啜饮，呷，抿
Eg: I sat sipping coffee. 我坐着呷饮咖啡。信用联社
She sipped at her tea. 她一口一口地抿茶。
She took a sip of the red wine. 她喝了一小口红葡萄酒。
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Gum [ɡʌm]: n. the firm area of flesh around the roots of the teeth in the upper or lower jaw（齿）龈，牙床
Eg: a tooth broken off just above the gum. 齐牙床折断的一颗牙齿。
gum dia. 牙龈疾病。
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Lift: v. 1) rai to a higher position or level抬起，举起
2) move (one's eyes or face) to face upwards and look at someone or something. 抬头（看）
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Vague [veiɡ]: adj. 1) thinking or communicating in an unfocud or impreci way含糊的，模糊的
2) of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning不明确的，不清楚的
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Flicker: v. 1) (of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness（光，光源）闪烁
2) make small, quick movements; flutter rapidly颤动，快速抖动
川贝怎么吃止咳效果好
Fork: n. an implement with two or more prongs ud for lifting food to the mouth or holding it when cutting叉，餐叉
Forked: adj. having a divided or pronged end or branches; bifurcated分岔的；分为两部分的
Lip: n. either of the two fleshy parts which form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mou
th嘴唇Mu [mju:z]: v. 1) be absorbed in thought沉思，默想，冥想
2) (mu on)gaze thoughtfully at. 若有所思地凝视
传递快乐
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Stoop: v. bend one's head or body forwards and downwards低头；俯身，弯腰
Eg: the man stoops his head. 那个男子低着头
Linda stooped to pick up the bottles. 琳达俯身去捡瓶子。
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Bowel [ˈbaʊəl]: n. 1) (常作 bowels)the part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine[as modifier] 肠
2) (the bowels of —)the deepest inner parts or areas of something. 内部，深处
in the bowels of earth在地下深处, 在地壳底下
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Sicily [ˈsisəlē]: a large Italian island in the Mediterranean, off the south-western tip of Italy; capital, Palermo. It is parated from the Italian mainland by the Strait of Messina and its highest point is the volcano Mount Etna. Italian name Sicilia. 西西里岛（地中海上的一座意大利大岛，位于意大利西南端外海，首府巴勒莫。墨西拿海峡将它与意大利大陆分开，最高点是埃特纳火山。。意大利语名 Sicilia.
Sicilian [sɪˈsɪlɪən]: adj. 西西里岛(人)的
Etna [ˈetnə]: n. 酒精灯煮水器
Etna--Mount Etna in its full name, the largest active volcano in Europe, located in the east coast of Sicily of Italy
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Innocent: adj. not involving or intended to cau harm or offence; harmless无恶意的，无意冒犯的；无害的Venomous [ˈvɛnəməs]: adj.1) (of animals, especially snakes, or their parts) creting venom; capable of injecting venom by means of a bite or sting（动物，尤指蛇，或其器官）分泌毒液的，有毒的
2) (figurative)(of a person or their behaviour) full of malice or spite. (喻)（人，行为）充满恶意的；恶
毒的
Eg: venomous snake毒蛇 venomous attack恶毒的攻击
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Stick: n. a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut off a tree枯枝；枝条
Break: v. 1) parate or cau to parate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain打破，打碎
2) (of a part of the body or a bone) sustain a fracture. （指身体的某个部分或骨头）骨折
finish someone off: kill, destroy, or comprehensively defeat someone杀死；歼灭；击溃
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Confess: v. 1) admit or state that one has committed a crime or is at fault in some way认罪；认错；供认，招供；交代
Eg: He confesd that he had attacked the old man. 他供认袭击了那个老人。
He confesd to a lifelong passion for food. 他承认他这一辈子对于吃有着强烈的爱好。
2) declare one's sins formally to a priest. （向神父）忏悔，告解
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Depart: v. leave, typically in order to start a journey启程；离开
Eg: they departed for Germany. 他们启程赴德国。
depart this life: die死去
pacify[ˈpæsifai]: v. 1) quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of使平静；安抚
eg: he had to pacify angry spectators. 他必须让愤怒的观众平静下来。
2) bring peace to (a country or warring factions), especially by the u or threatened u of military force. 平定；平息；绥靖
Eg: the general pacified northern Italy. 将军平定了意大利北部。
Thankless: adj. (of a person) not expressing or feeling gratitude. （人）不知感恩的，忘恩负义的
thankless children忘恩负义的孩子 an thankless effort徒劳的努力
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Cowardice[ˈkaʊədɪs]: n. lack of bravery胆小；怯懦
Eg: He distinguished himlf in cowardice. 他的懦弱人人皆知。
His cowardice reflects on his character. 他的胆怯对他的性格带来不良影响。
Coward[ˈkauəd]: n. a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things懦夫；胆小
鬼
Adj. excessively afraid of danger or pain胆小的；胆怯的；怯懦的
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Perversity[pəˈvə:siti]: adj. 1) contrary to the accepted or expected standard or practice. 有悖常理的，反常的；
不合人意的
2) (of a person or their actions) showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the conquences（人或其行为）故意作对的；一意孤行的Long: v. have a strong wish or desire渴望，很想
Eg: She longed for a little more excitement. 她渴望多点儿刺激。
We are longing to e the new baby. 我们很想看看那新生儿。
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Humility[hju:ˈmiliti]: n. a modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness谦卑；谦恭，谦逊; [pl. ]谦让的行为
Eg: Humility is a virtue. 谦虚是一种美德。
Haughtiness invites disaster, humility receives benefit. 满招损，谦受益。
Humility often gains more than pride. 谦逊往往比骄傲收益更多。
Honour: n. high respect; esteem尊敬，敬意
v. (常作 be honoured) pay public respect to. 公开表示敬意
honoured adj. 荣幸的
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Yet: adv. 1) up until the prent or a specified or implied time; by now or then迄今，至此；到那时为止
水美人2) as soon as the prent or a specified or implied time. 此刻，现在
3) nevertheless; in spite of that然而，尽管如此
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Seek(sought [sɔ:t]): v. 1) attempt to find (something) 寻找
生命的长河2) (ek someone/thing out)arch for and find someone or something. 找到；找出
Eg: Water eks its own level. 水往低处流。
Nothing ek, nothing find. [谚]无所寻则无所获。
ek one's fortune: travel somewhere in the hope of achieving wealth and success外出寻找发迹的机会
ek shelter from rain寻找避雨的地方
eker: n. 搜索者; 探求者; (火箭)自导导弹
a pleasure-eker. 寻欢作乐者 a job-eker. 求职者
hospitality[ˈhɔspiˈtæliti]: n. 1) the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers殷勤款待，好客
2) relating to or denoting the business of entertaining clients, conference delegates, or other official visitors. （对客户、会议代表或官方访客等的）招待，款待
Eg: I received the hospitality of the family. 我受到这家人亲切的款待。
Thank you for your kind hospitality. 谢谢你的盛情款待。
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相亲故事Dreamy: adj. 1) (of a person) not practical; given to daydreaming. 不切实际的，喜做白日梦的，爱空想的
Eg: a dreamy boy who grew up absorbed in poetry. 沉湎于诗歌中成长的爱空想男孩。
2) reflecting a preoccupation with pleasant thoughts that distract one from one's prent surroundings出神的，心不在焉的，恍惚的
Eg: a dreamy smile. 出神的微笑。
3) having a magical or dreamlike quality; peacefully gentle and relaxing. 梦幻般的，似梦的；安谧的，柔和的，轻松的
Eg: a slow dreamy melody. 令人心情宁静的舒缓音乐。
4) delightful; gorgeous. 令人愉快的；极好的
Eg: I bet he was really dreamy. 我打赌他肯定很出色。
Dreamily adv. 心不在焉地；模糊地，不清楚地；轻柔地；绝妙地，极好地
Dreaminess n. 心不在焉；模糊，不清楚；轻柔；绝妙，极好
水墨山水画入门
Drunken: adj. drunk or intoxicated喝醉的，兴奋的
habitually or frequently drunk. 酗酒的，酒鬼的
a drunken quarrel酒后争吵
drunk: adj. affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control of one's faculties or behaviour醉的，喝醉的
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Lick: v. pass the tongue over (something), typically in order to taste, moisten, or clean it舔尝，舔湿（或舔净） Eg: He licked the stamp and stuck it on the envelope. 他舔了一下邮票，把它贴在信封上。
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god: n. 1) (god)an adored, admired, or influential person被崇拜的人，被羡慕的人；有影响力的人
2) an image, idol, animal, or other object worshipped as divine or symbolizing a god. （被神化的或象征神的）形象，崇拜物（或动物及其他物体）
Uneing: adj. with one's eyes open but without noticing or eing anything视而不见的；不注意的
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Thrice[θrʌɪs]: adv. 1) (chiefly formal or poetic/literary)three times(主正式或诗／文)三次
Eg: a do of 25 mg thrice daily. 每日三次，每次25毫克。
He was thrice as strong as an ordinary man. 他比常人强壮三倍。
2) extremely; very. 非常，十分
Eg: I was thrice blesd. 我非常幸运。
Adream[əˈdri:m]: adj. 梦想的，做梦的; 耽于幻想的
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Proceed[prəˈsi:d]: v. 1) begin a cour of action开始行动；进行；开展
Eg: the consortium could proceed with the plan. 这一财团可以启动那计划了。
2) (of an action) be carried on or continued. (行动）进行；继续
Eg: as the excavation proceeds the visible layers can be recorded and studied. 随着挖掘的进展，就可以对可见层做记录和研究。
proceed from the out side to the inside由表及里
draw[drɔ:] (drew,drawn): v. 1) move in a slow steady way. （缓慢持续地）移动，行进eg: the train drew in to the station. 火车慢慢地进了站。
2) produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks, especially with a pen or pencil, on paper（尤指用钢笔或铅笔）绘制（图画，图表），勾画，画（素描）
Eg: he drew a map. 他绘制了一张地图。
3) pull or move (something) in a specified direction. （朝某个方向）拉，移动
Eg: I drew back the blanket and uncovered the body. 我把毯子拉开，露出了尸体。
Curve[kə:v]: v. form or cau to form a curve（使）弯曲; 成弯曲状; 呈曲线美; 曲线行进; 形成弧形
Eg: The river curves round the town. 河绕城镇蜿蜒流去。
He curved the piece of wood. 他将木条弄弯曲了。
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Bank: n. 1) a long, high slope, mass, or mound of a particular substance高坡；大块；丘墩
2) the land alongside or sloping down to a river or lake（河或湖的）堤岸
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Dreadful[ˈdredful]: adj. causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad or rious可怕的，令人痛苦的；极其糟糕的；极其严重的
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draw up: come to a halt停住，使停下来
draw something up: prepare a plan, proposal, agreement, or other document in detail起草，制定，拟就，写出draw onelf up: make onelf stand in a stiffly upright manner站直，挺立身体
ea[i:z]: n. 1) abnce of difficulty or effort容易，不费力
2) freedom from worries or problems, especially about one's material situation. 安适，安逸，悠闲（尤指某人的物质环境）
v. 1) make (something unpleasant, painful, or inten) less rious or vere减轻，舒缓，缓解
2) (ea off/up)relax one's efforts; do something with more moderation. 放松，松弛，缓和
Easing n. 松开, 放松；缓和曲线
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