Unit 1
一、词汇短语
Text I
1. resolution [7rezE5lju:FEn]n. a resolving to do something决心，决定：【搭配】
determined/ unshakable/ inflexible resolution坚定的决心；come to/ form/ make/ take a resolution下定决心
2. bless [bles] vt. to confer well-being or prosperity on保佑，赐福：be blesd with 有
幸拥有
3. boundless [5baJndlIs] adj. having no boundaries or limits无限的，无边无际的：Stars
are twinkling in the boundless sky.在辽阔无垠的天空上到处是繁星闪烁。
4. tiptoe [5tiptEu] vi. to walk or move quietly on one’s toes踮起脚走：She tiptoed to
the bedside of the sleeping child.她用脚尖悄悄地走到酣睡的孩子床前。tiptoe 与pad，creep，sneak都表示“放轻脚步走”：tiptoe指用脚尖走。pad指光着脚或穿着柔软的鞋有规则地走，如：He pad about the hou in his slippers.他穿着拖鞋在家中走来走去。creep指蹑手蹑脚，缓慢地、悄悄地走，creep还可指动物的爬行或植物的蔓延。sneak多用于鬼鬼祟祟的行为，如：I had to sneak around and hide my smoking from my parents.为了抽烟我必须鬼鬼祟祟地躲开我的父母。
5. spontaneous [spCn5teinjEs, -niEs]adj. arising from a natural inclination or
最贵的口红
impul and not from external incitement or constraint自发的，自
然产生的。其名词形式为spontaneity /7spCntE5ni:iti/ 自发性
6. affection [E5fekFEn] n. feeling of liking or love and caring喜爱：其形容词形式为
affectionate /E5fekFEnit/ 亲爱的，挚爱的；与之容易混淆的词为
招标公告范文affectation/7Afek5teiFEn/n.假装，做作
卷心菜做法7. shriek [Fri:k] n. / v.a shrill, often frantic cry尖叫：与之意思相近的词有scream，
screech，squeal，yelp，其中shriek经常是疯狂地尖叫；scream一般来讲表
示一种延长的刺耳声音，暗示着经受了身体上或者情感上的痛苦；screech强调
一种高声的、刺耳的、经常令人烦恼的声音；squeal尤指小孩突然发出的高声尖
叫；yelp指因疼痛而发出的短暂叫喊。
8. sneak [sni:k] v. to move, give, take, or put in a quiet, stealthy manner偷偷地做：
He sneaked candy into his mouth.他偷偷地把糖塞进嘴巴。
9. sincere [sin5siE] adj. being without hypocrisy or preten; true真诚的，真实的：
Plea give my sincere regards to all the members of your family.请向你全
家转达我真挚的问候。
10. compliment [5kCmplimEnt] n. & v.an expression of prai, admiration, or
congratulation恭维，赞美：A sincere compliment boosts one’s morale.
员工请假条模板
由衷的称赞可鼓舞一个人的精神。【扩展】complimentary
/7kCmpli5ment(E)ri/问候的，称赞的；与之易混淆的词为complement（n.
/ vt. 补足，使…完美）
11. aspirin [5AspErin] n. a medicine that reduces pain, inflammation, and fever阿斯
匹林（解热镇痛药）
12. escapement [is5keipmEnt] n. a) the part of a clock or a watch which controls the
moving parts inside（钟表的）摆轮；b) an escape脱逃
13. wind [waind] vt. to coil the spring of (a mechanism) by turning a stem or cord
给…上发条：wind a watch给表上发条：【搭配】wind up结束，最终；wind down
激励学习的名言警句（钟表等发条）松弛，渐减
14. coronary [5kCrEnEri]adj. of, relating to, or being the coronary arteries or
coronary veins冠状动脉或静脉
15. jovially [5dVEuvjEli] adv. behave in a cheerful and happy manner愉快地，高兴地
16. swarm [swC:m] v. to move or gather in large numbers蜂拥，云集：swarm with
一时强弱在于力
充满着，挤满着；swarm into涌入
17. rap [rAp] v. a) to strike a quick, light blow轻敲：rap on the door敲门；b) to utter
sharply厉声说出：He rapped out a complaint.他尖锐地说出埋怨之词。
18. pajamas [pE5dVB:mEz] n. soft pair of trours and a top that you wear in bed睡衣，宽长裤
19. ea [i:z] v. to alleviate; lesn减轻，缓和：The doctor prescribed a drug to ea
his pain.医生拿药来减轻他的病痛。
20. brand-new [brAnd5 nju:] adj. being in a fresh and unud condition; completely
new崭新的：I give you endless brand-new good wishes.给你我无尽的新的祝福。
21. defensively [di5fensivli] adv. in a defensive manner防御地
22. put away put sth. in its proper place放好某物：She washed the cups and put them away.她洗完杯子后便把他们收了起来。
23. scout [skaut] n. an organization for boys that teaches them practical skills童子军
24. trivial [5triviEl] adj. of little significance; ordinary琐碎的，普通的：Don’t be angry
over such trivial matters.别为这些琐事生气。
25. zest [zest] n. vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment热情，热忱：He entered into
our plans with terrific zest.他满腔热情地参加了我们的项目。
26. sarcastic [sB:5kAstik]adj. given to using sarcasm讽刺的：She has a sarcastic
tongue.她喜欢挖苦人。
27. mitten [5mitn] n. a type of glove that does not have parate parts for each
finger连指手套
28. jack [dVAk] n. a children’s game in which the players try to pick up small objects
called jacks while bouncing and catching a ball抛石游戏，抓子游戏
29. strike up to start开始：strike up a conversation开始交谈：We immediately struck
up a lively conversation.我们立即愉快地交谈起来。
30. rapport [rA5pC:t] n. friendly agreement and understanding between people关
系，友好：establish a pleasant form of rapport with sb.与某人建立起一种宜
人的融洽关系
31. touch on mention sth. briefly简述，略微提及：In his lecture on geology, he
touched on the subject of climate.他在关于地质学的报告中, 也涉及气候问
题。
32. morality [mR5rAlItI] n. beliefs or ideas about what is right and wrong and about
how people should behave道德：Jacelin is a person of strict morality.杰
斯林是个品行极其端正的人。主陪副陪位置图解
33. sponge [spQndV] n. a piece of a soft natural or artificial substance full of small
holes, which can suck up liquid and is ud for washing海绵
34. dread [dred] v. to be in terror of畏惧，害怕：I dread a visit to the dentist.我害怕
去看牙医。
35. whittle [5(h)witl] vt. cut small bits or pare shavings from削，切：Don’t whittle the
stick down too much or it won't be long enough.别把那棍削得太多，不然
就不够长了。
36. cross-examine [krRsI^5zAmIn] v. to question a person cloly盘诘，反复询问：
cross-examine a witness盘问证人
37. commotion [kE5mEuFEn] n. a lot of noi, confusion, and excitement骚动，暴乱：
They made a commotion by yelling at each other in the theatre.他们在
剧院里相互争吵, 引起了一阵骚乱。
38. uneasily [9Qn`i:zIlI]adv. with anxiety or apprehension不安地，不自在地：The
audience shifted uneasily in their ats.观众在座位上不安地动来动去。39. even-tempered [5i:vEn5tempEd] adj. easygoing; calm性情平和的，温和的：an
even-tempered character性情温和的人
40. snarl [snB:l] n. & v. to speak angrily or threateningly吼叫，怒吼：The dog snarled
at me.这狗对我低吼。
41. sprawl [sprC:l] v. to sit or lie with the body and limbs spread out awkwardly四肢
摊开：He sprawled his legs.他懒散地伸开双腿。b) to cau to spread out in a句号的用法
straggling or disordered fashion蔓延：New hous sprawled over the
countryside outside the city.在城外的乡村地区散乱地分布着一幢幢新建的房
屋。
Text II
1. rattle [5rAtl] vt. to fluster; unnerve使慌乱，使不安：The accident rattled me.事故使我不安。
2. wicket [5wikit] n. a) a small door or gate, especially one built into or near a larger
one小门，边门；b) a small window or opening, often fitted with glass or a
grating窗口：Buy your tickets at this wicket.请在此窗口买票。
3. threshold [5WreFhEuld] n. a) an entrance or a doorway门槛，入口；b) the place or
point of beginning; the outt起点，开端：at the threshold of在…的开始4. transact [trAn5zAkt] vt. to conduct business做交易：They transact business over
the phone.他们在电话中进行交易。
5. irresponsible [7iris5pCnsEbl] adj. marked by a lack of responsibility不负责任的
6. idiot [5idiEt] n. a foolish or stupid person白痴，傻子
7. salary [5sAlEri] n. money that you receive as payment from the organization you
work for, usually paid to you every month薪水，薪金
8. pulchral [si5pQlkrEl] adj. a) suggestive of the grave; funereal丧葬的，坟墓的；
b) extremely low低沉的：a pulchral voice低沉的声音
9. clutch [klQtF] v. to grasp and hold tightly抓紧，紧握：He clutched at the rope we
threw to him.他紧紧抓住我们扔给他的绳子。
10. crumple [5krQmpl] vt. to crush together or press into wrinkles; rumple弄皱，压
皱：He crumpled the letter into a ball.他把信揉成一个团。
11. reveal [ri5vi:l]vt. to make known something that was previously cret or
