Lesson1
Bazaar (n.) : (in Oriental countries)a market or street of shops and stalls(东方国家的)市场，集市
cavern (n．) : a cave，esp．a large cave洞穴，山洞(尤指大洞穴，大山洞)
shadowy (adj.) : dim；indistinct模糊的；朦胧的
FONT color=white>harmonious (adj．) : having musical tones combined to give a pleasing effect；consonant(音调)和谐的，悦耳的／harmoniously adv．
throng (n.) :a great number of people gathered together；crowd人群；群集
conceivable (adj.) : that can be conceived，imagined 可想象的，想得到的
din (n.) : a loud，continuous noi喧闹声，嘈杂声
would-be ( adj．) : intended to be预期成为……的；将要成为……的
muted (adj.) : (of a sound)made softer than is usual(声音)减弱的
vaulted ( adj．) : having the form of a vault；arched穹窿形的；拱形的
pulchral(n．) : a cave，esp．a large cave洞穴，山洞(尤指大洞穴，大山洞)
shadowy (adj.) : suggestive of the grave or burial；dismal；gloomy坟墓般的；阴森森的
guild ( n．) : any association for mutual aid and the promotion of common interests互助会；协会
trestle (n.) :a frame consising of a horizontal beam fastened to two pairs of spreading legs，ud to support planks to form a table，platform，etc．支架；脚手台架；搁凳
impinge (v．) : strike，hit，or dash；have an effect撞击，冲击，冲撞；对……具有影响
fairyland (n.) : the imaginary land where the fairies live；a lovely enchanting place仙境；奇境
burnish ( v．) : make or become shiny by rubbing；polish擦亮；磨光；抛光
brazier ( n.) : a metal pan，bowl，etc．，to hold burning coals or charcoal，as for warming a room or grilling food火盆；火钵
dim ( v．) :make or grow unclear(使)变暗淡；(使)变模糊
rhythmic /rhythmical ( adj．) :having rhythm有韵律的；有节奏的／rhythmically adv
bellows ( n.) :(sing．&p1.)a device that produces a stream of air through a narrow tube when its sides are presd together(ud for blowing fires，etc．)(单复同)风箱
intricate ( adj．) :complex；hard to follow or understand becau full of puzzling parts，details，or relationships；full of elaborate detail错综复杂的；精心制作的
exotic ( adj．) :strange or different in a way that is striking or fascinating奇异的；异常迷人的
sumptuous ( adj．) :involving great expen；costly lavish豪华的；奢侈的；昂贵的
maze ( n.) :
( n.) :a confusing，intricate network of winding pathways 迷津；迷宫；曲径
honeycomb ( v．) :fill with holes like a honeycomb使成蜂窝状
mosque ( n.) :a Moslem temple or place of worship清真寺；伊斯兰教堂
caravanrai ／caravanry ( n.) :in the Orient．a kind of inn with a large central court，where caravans stop for the night东方商队(或旅行队)的客店
disdainful ( n.) :feeling or expressing disdain；scornful and aloof；proud轻视的，轻蔑的；傲慢的／disdainfully adv．
bale ( n.) :a large bundle大包，大捆
lined ( n.) :the ed of flax亚麻籽
somber ( adj．) :dark and gloomy or dull阴沉的；昏暗的
pulp ( n.) :a soft，moist，formless mass that sticks together浆
ramshackle ( adj．) :1ikely to fall to pieces；shaky要倒塌似的，摇摇欲坠的 ．
dwarf ( v．) :make small or insignificant；make em small in comparison使矮小；使无足轻重；使(相形之下)显得渺小；使相形见绌
vat ( n.) :a large tank，tub，or cask for holding liquids大缸；大桶
nimble ( adj．) :moving or acting quickly and lightly灵活的；敏捷的／nimbly adv．
girder ( n.) :a large beam，usually horizontal，of timber or steel．for supporting the joists of a floor，the framework of a building．the superstructure of a bridge，etc•大梁
trickle ( n.) :a slow，small flow细流；涓流
ooze ( v．) :flow or leak out slowly，as through very small holes 渗出；慢慢地流
runnel ( n.) :runnel a small stream；little brook or rivulet；a small channel or watercour小溪；小沟；小槽
glisten (v．) :shine or sparkle with reflected light, as a wet or polished surface；flash(湿的表面或光滑面)反光；闪耀，闪光
taut ( adj．) :tightly stretched，as a rope(绳子等)拉紧的，绷紧的
短语 (Expressions)
thread one’s way: move through carefully or slowly，changing direc- tion frequenfly as moving小心，缓慢地挤过(不断地改变方向)
例： Slowly she threaded her way back through the moving mass of people．她慢慢挤过熙熙攘攘的人群往回走。
follow suit: to do the same as someone el has done赶潮流，学样
例： Many young girls are fond of following suit at prent．时下许多年轻女孩热衷于赶潮流。
narrow down: reduce the number of缩小(范围，数字等)
例： Plea narrow down the topic of your speech to avoid waste of time．请缩小你讲话的主题以免浪费时间。
beat down: bargain with(ller)，causing ller to lower price(与卖主)往下砍价
例： It is necessary to know how to beat down the price when bar- gaining．在与卖主讲价时应该知道怎样压价。
make a point of: regard or treat it as necessary认为……是必要的
例： The teachers make a point of tting strict demands on the students．老师们认为为学生制定严格的要求是很必要的
take a hand: join to help帮助，帮忙
例： When you meet troubles we are gladt0 take a hand ourlves．当你遇到困难时我们愿意帮助你。
throw one’s weight on to (sth．): u all one’s strength to press down使劲压在(某物)上
例： he doctor throws his weight on t0 the patient’s chest，but it does not work．医生使尽全身力气压住病人的胸口，但是无济于事。
t…in motion: t sth．going；launch使…一运动，移动
例： Before the gasoline is discovered，people u diel oil to t the engine in motion．在发现汽油之前，人们使用柴油来发动引擎。
(第一段)中东的集市仿佛把你带回到了几百年、甚至几千年前的时代。此时此刻显现在我脑海中的这个中东集市，其入口处是一座古老的砖石结构的哥特式拱门。你首先要穿过一个赤日耀眼、灼热逼人的大型露天广场，然后走进一个凉爽、幽暗的洞穴。这市场一直向
前延伸，一眼望不到尽头，消失在远处的阴影里。赶集的人们络绎不绝地进出市场，一些挂着铃铛的小毛驴穿行于这熙熙攘攘的人群中，边走边发出和谐悦耳的叮当叮当的响声。市场的路面约有十二英尺宽，但每隔几码远就会因为设在路边的小货摊的挤占而变窄；那儿出售的货物各种各样，应有尽有。你一走进市场，就可以听到摊贩们的叫卖声，赶毛驴的小伙计和脚夫们大着嗓门叫人让道的吆喝声，还有那些想买东西的人们与摊主讨价还价的争吵声。各种各样的噪声此伏彼起，不绝于耳，简直叫人头晕。
(第三段) 中东集市的特点之一是经销同类商品的店家，为避免相互间的竞争，不是分散在集市各处，而是都集中在一块儿，这样既便于让买主知道上哪儿找他们，同时他们自己也可以紧密地联合起来，结成同盟，以便保护自己不受欺侮和刁难。例如，在布市上，所有那 1些卖衣料、窗帘布、椅套布等的商贩都把货摊一个接一个地排设在马路两边，每一个店铺门面前都摆有一张陈列商品的搁板桌和一些存放货物的货架。讨价还价是人们习以为常的事。头戴面纱的妇女们迈着悠闲的步子从一个店铺逛到另一个店铺，一边挑选一边问价；在她们缩小选择范围并开始正儿八经杀价之前，往往总要先同店主谈论几句，探探价底。
（第四段）对于顾客来说，至关重要的一点是，不到最后一刻是不能让店主猜到她心里究竟中意哪样东西、想买哪样东西的。假如让店主猜中了她所要买的商品的话，他便会漫天要价，而且在还价过程中也很难作出让步。而在卖主那一方来说，他必须竭尽全力地声称，他开出的价钱使他根本无利可图，而他之所以愿意这样做完全是出于他本人对顾客的敬重。顾客有时来了又去，去了又来，因此，像这样讨价还价的情形有可能持续一整天，甚至好几天。
Lesson 2
reportorial ( adj.) :reporting报道的，报告的
kimono ( n.) :a loo out garment with short，wide sleeve and a sash。part of the traditional costume of Japane men and women和服
preoccupation ( n.) :a matter which takes up an one's attention令人全神贯注的事物
oblivious ( adj.) :forgetful or unmindful(usually with of or to)忘却的；健忘的(常与of或to连用)
bob ( v．) :move or act in a bobbing manner，move suddenly or jerkily；to curtsy quickly
上下跳动，晃动；行屈膝礼
ritual ( adj.) : of or having the nature of，or done as a rite or rites仪式的，典礼的
facade ( n.) :the front of a building；part of a building facing a street，courtyard，etc．(房屋)正面，门面
lurch ( v．) :roll，pitch，or sway suddenly forward or to one side突然向前(或向侧面)倾斜
intermezzo ( n.) :a short piece of music played alone．or one which connects longer pieces插曲；间奏曲
gigantic ( adj.) :very big；huge；colossal；immen巨大的，庞大的，其大无比的
usher ( n.) :an official doorkeeper门房；传达员
heave (v．) :utter(a sign，groan，etc．)with great effort or pain(费劲或痛苦地)发出(叹息、呻吟声等)
barge ( n.) :a large boat，usually flat—bottomed，for carrying heavy freight on rivers，canals，etc．；a large pleasure boat，esp. one ud for state ceremonies，pageants，etc．大驳船；(尤指用于庆典的)大型游艇
moor ( v．) :hold(a ship，etc．)in place by cables or chains to the shore，or by anchors，
etc．系泊；锚泊
arresting (adj.) :attracting attention；interesting；striking引人注目的；有趣的
beige ( adj.) :grayish—tan米黄色；浅灰黄色的
tatami ( n.) :[Jap．]a floor mat woven of rice straw，ud traditionally in Japane homes for sitting on，as when eating[日]日本人家里铺在地板上的稻草垫，榻榻米
stunning ( adj.) :[colloq．]remarkably attractive，excellent[口]极其漂亮的；极其出色的
twinge ( n.) :a sudden，brief，darting pain or pang；a sudden．brief feeling of remor，shame，etc．刺痛，剧痛；痛心，懊悔，悔恨，内疚
slay ( v.) :(slew或slayed, slain，slaying)kill or destroy in a violent way杀害；毁掉
linger ( v．) :continue to live or exist although very clo to death or the end苟延；历久犹存
agony ( n.) :very great mental or physical pain(精神上或肉体上的)极度痛苦
inhibit ( v．) :hold back or keep from some action，feeling，etc 抑制(感情等)；约束(行动等)
spinal ( adj. ) :of or having to do with the spine or spinal cord脊背的；脊柱的；脊髓的
agitated ( adj.) :shaken；perturbed；excited颤抖的；不安的，焦虑的；激动的
reverie ( n.) :a dreamy，fanciful，or visionary notion or daydream梦想；幻想；白日梦
heinous (adj.) :outrageously evil or wicked；abominable 极可恨的，极可恶的，极坏的
cataclysm ( n.) :a violent and sudden change or event．esp. a rious flood or earthquake灾变(尤指洪水、地震等)
demolish ( v．) :pull down，tear down，or smash to pieces拆毁，拆除；破坏，毁坏
formaldehyde ( n.) :[chem.]a colorless，pungent gas，HCHO， ud in solution as a strong disinfectant and prervation，and in the manufacture of synthetic resins，dyes. etc．[化]甲醛
