《高级英语》复习资料
Lesson 1 Four Choices for Young People
主要内容:
I. Synonyms
bucolic: pastoral
antecedent: predecessor, ancestor
presumably: probably;
barricade: blockade
inaugurate: launch, initiate
affluent: rich
formidable: fearful
skepticism: doubtfulness,
misgiving: skepticism
holocaust: massacre
2. Antonyms
dwindle: increa
unprecedented: usual
tedious: exciting
affluent, wealthy : impoverished
unsullied: spoiled
parasitic: independent
pastoral, rustic : urban
inevitable: avoidable
Brutal: humane
3. Definition
gui: an outer appearance 伪装
重点掌握:
1. Meaning of words in context
So Jim Binns’ generation has a formidable(frightening) job on its hands.
formidable: fearful, terrifying, dreadful, threatening, menacing, terrific, alarming 可怕的，令人生畏的
2. Explanation
1) This strategy also has ancient antecedents. (Para. 5)
2) … except for the polar regions, the frontiers are gone. (Para.
6)
KEY
1) Except for the poplar regions, very few areas on earth remain unttled.
2) But in general farmers are moving in large numbers to the cities.
Lesson 2 Rock Superstars:
What Do They Tell Us About Ourlves and Our Society?
主要内容:
1. Synonyms
radical: extreme
ramble: wander
reverence: respect
piety: devotion, loyalty
adulation: flattery
2. Antonyms
reverence: disrespect
3. Definition
pilgrim: person who travels (esp．a long way) to a holy place as an
act of religious love and respect朝拜圣地者；香客
pilgrimage :a journey to some sacred place to show respect to God bequeath: hand down, give or pass to others after death
重点掌握:
1. Meaning of words in context
How do you feel about all this adulation (prai) and hero worship?
adulation: the giving of too much prai or respect, esp. to win favor;
prai more than necessary or derved (to win favor) 谄媚；奉承
2. The figures of speech
Horowita es the rock music arena as a sort of debating forum, a
place where ideas clash and crash onomatopoeia/ alliteration
3. Explanation
By a man’s heroes ye shall know him. (Epigraph 2)
The rock music arena is a place where ideas clash and crash. (Para.
3)
The rock musicians mirror feelings and beliefs.
KEY
You’ll find out wh at kind of person someone is if you know who his or her heroes are.
The rock music arena is a place where different ideas come into violent conflict.
The rock musicians reflect the kind of emotions and outlook that…
Lesson 3 A Most Forgiving Ape (part one) 主要内容:
1.Synonyms
intrepid: insistent
reprisal: revenge
elusive: puzzling
2. Antonyms
Belligerence: friendliness
verify: di sprove
Intrepid, dauntless: cowardly
hostile: friendly
3. Definition
stereotyped: typed, categorized, fixed, established in form; ud and repeated without change 定型的；反复使用而不便的；固定的safari: trip through wild country (in east and central Africa);
people, vehicles and animals of such a trip; the people, vehicles, animals, etc. making such a trip （尤指在东非和中非的）
重点掌握:
1. Meaning of words in context
It is this “human-ness” of the gorrila which is so beguiling(enchanting ).
beguiling: deceiving, cheating, leading astray; charming; amusing 欺骗的；吸引人的；有意思的
2. Explanation
1) He is the stereotyped monster of horror f ilms…
2) … is no more than shadow boxing as a general rule. (L3)
KEY
The gorilla always appears in horror films and adventure books as a monster in fixed form _ half-man, half-gorilla.
The gorilla is merely acting out gestures of aggressiveness to warn the enemy away. All this is simply a show
Lesson 4 A Most Forgiving Ape (Part Two) 主要内容:
1. Synonyms
bewilderment: puzzlement
sweltering : hot
lurk: hide
palpable: obvious
