高二寒假作业单词释义.ppt

to officially get rid of a law, system, practice etc something that makes one person or thing more likely to succeed than others; benefit to examine something to understand or explain it one whose job is to examine a situation event etc to provide others with information a formal request for permission to do or have something to make a formal request for permission to do or have something to make an effort or try to do something n. an effort or a try to do something able to be attained, taken or used the type of family, social position, or culture that someone comes from,abolish vt. advantage n analyse vt. analyst n. application n. apply vt. attempt v. available adj. background n.,celebrate v. to do something enjoyable in order to show that an occasion or event is special combine v. to bring or put something together compare v. 1) to consider how people are different and how they are similar 2) to say that one thing or person is similar to another condition n. the physical state of something confiscate vt. to officially remove someones possessions for legal reasons or as a punishment confusing adj. difficult to understand contract n. a written legal agreement between two people or businesses that says what each must do for the other or give to the other crawl vi. to move slowly on the hands and knees along the ground,create vt. to make something new or original that did not exist before criticize vt. to say what you think is wrong or bad about something curious adj. wanting to know about something; inquisitive declare v. to make known formally or officially demand n. a firm statement that you want something v. to say in a very firm way that you want something determined adj. not willing to let anything prevent you from doing what you have decided to do disturb vt. to interrupt and stop them from continuing what they were doing; to upset and worry someone a lot double vi. to make twice as big, much or as many,earn vt. to receive money from work you do elegant adj. graceful and attractive encounter n. a meeting, especially one that is unplanned, unexpected v. to meet, especially unexpectedly endanger vt. to expose to harm or danger establish vt. to set up; found exception n. someone or something that is different from other people or things and so cant be included in a group extend vt. to continue fro a particular distance or in a particular direction; to increase the size or length of sth. extinct adj. no longer existing or living force vt. to make somebody do something that they do not want to do, especially by threatening them,Page 1,freedom n. the right to do what you want, make your own decisions and express your own opinions freeze vi. to become ice from cold fright n. sudden, intense fear, scare guarantee vt. to make it certain that something will certainly happen or be done habitat n. the natural home of a plant or animal ideal adj. of the best or suitable type; as good as you can imagine import vt. to bring or carry in from a foreign country for trade or sale. intellectual adj. relating to the ability to think in an intelligent way to understand things; well educated and interested in art, science, literature etc at an advanced level involve vt. to contain as a part; include,lay vt. 1) to put sth or someone down in a careful way 2) to produces the egg by pushing it from its body 3) to prepare a table for a meal by putting forks, knives, spoons, dishes etc on it linguist n. someone who studies and speaks a lot of languages; someone who teaches or studies linguistics lie vi. to be in a position in which your body is flat on a surface; to deliberately say something that is not true make a difference: to have an effect on make up 1）to invent an explanation for something to avoid being punished or embarrassed 2）to invent a story, poem etc 3）to put powder, lipstick, etc. on sb.s face to make it more attractive,mission n. an aim that is very important to a person or organization monitor vt. to regularly check something or watch somebody to find out what is happening murderer n. a person who has killed sb. deliberately or illegally offer vi. to let someone know that you will give them something if they want it; to provide something omit vt. to fail to include someone or something origin n. the place or moment where something begins to exist outline n. an explanation that includes the general points about something, but not the details panic vt. to have a sudden, strong feeling of fear or worry that makes you unable to think clearly or calmly n. a sudden, strong feeling of fear or worry that makes you unable to think clearly or calmly,parade n. a public celebration in which a large group of people move throug an area perform vi. to complete an action or activity ; to play a role or show a skill before an audience permanent adj. happening or existing for a long time or for all time in the future poacher n. one who illegally catches or kills animals, birds, or fish on the property of another pour vi. to rain hard or heavily present vt. 1）to give something to someone officially 2）to show or display in a particular way so that people have a particular opinion about them 3）to offer something for people to consider or judge adj. existing or happening now pretend vi. to behave in a particular way to let someone believe that something is true when it is not true protect vt. to keep from harm, injury, damage or loss protest vi. to disagree strongly purchase vt. buy.,Page 2,qualified adj. able to do something because you have the knowledge, skill, or experience that is needed queue vi. to wait in a queue/ a line raid n. a sudden surprise attack vt.to use force to enter a place in order to search for sth. remark n. a few words that give the facts or your opinion about something require vt. to need someone or something resemble vt. to be similar to someone or something, especially in appearance never passive reserve n. an area of land where wild animal or plants are officially protected; vt. to keep something for future use; to keep something for a particular person; to make an arrangement for a room in a hotel or a seat in a theatre respect vt. to feel admiration for someone because of their personalities, achievements, or status n. an feeling of admiration for someone because of their personalities, achievements, or status,salary n. a fixed amount of money that you earn each month or year for your job score v to get a point in a game or sport; to achieve a particular amount, level in a test sheer adj. very steep shelter n. something that provides cover or protection sign vt. to write your name on something to show your agreement simplify vt. to make less complicated or easier solve vt. to find a solution/ way to something specific adj. exact and detailed staff n. the people who work for a particular company, organization or situation standard adj. made or done according to accepted or approved principles of quality or good behaviour steadily adv. gradually developing, not changing, reliable/ sensible; lasting a long time,struggle n. an attempt to do something that takes a lot of effort over a period of time vi. to try hard to do something that you find very difficult suffer vi. to feel pain; to experience something very unpleasant or painful; to become worse or less successful takefor granted: to expect something always to happen or exist or someone to do something naturally without feeling grateful transport vt. to move people or things from one place to another, usually in a vehicle ultimate adj. happening at the end of a process: eventual; as good or as bad as possible unite vt. to join and work together to achieve a particular goal variety n. a collection or number of people, things, ideas etc that are all different from one another; a type of plant,vertical adj. upright, straight up volunteer n. someone who is not paid for the work that they do wander vi. to move or travel about without purpose or destination whistle n. to make a tune or musical notes by forcing air through your mouth wildlife n. U animals, birds and plants that live in natural conditions worth adj. valuable in money; good enough to do something,Page 3,abandon v. leave behind absence n. the state of being away absorb vt. to take in a gas, a liquid or other substance; to learn and understand new facts accompany vt. to go with someone to a place or event accumulate v. to get more and more of something over a period of time acute adj. very serious or severe adjust v. to change something slightly to make it better, more accurate, or more effective advance adj. done, obtained or announced before a particular time or event alarm n. fear or alarm that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen alien adj. completely different from what you usually do; from a different country, race or culture ambition n. strong desire for success, or achievement,anniversary n. the date when you celebrate something that happens in some previous year that is important for you apologise v. to tell someone that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem apology n. a statement to tell someone that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem appeal n. a quality that something has that makes people like it or want it attain v. to achieve or accomplish (a task, goal, aim, etc) awake adj. not sleeping awkward adj. difficult to deal with and embarrassing; not comfortable, relaxed or confident behave v. to do something in a particular way; to be polite and not be rude or cause trouble belong to to be owned by someone; to be a member of an organization or club bend v. to be curved or folded and not straight,beneficial adj. causing a good result or having a good effect; advantageous betray v. to aid an enemy of (ones nation, friend, etc); be allergic to: to be sick or your skin becomes red or swollen because you eat something or touch something be ashamed of: to feel guilty, disappointed, upset or embarrassed because you have done something wrong be aware of: to know about or notice a situation or a fact; be blessed with: to be lucky with be identical to: to be exactly the same be nervous about: to feel excited and worried, slightly afraid be nostalgic for: to feel a little sad about the good old days be on good terms with: get along well with be restricted to: limited or controled,bite v. to use teech to cut or break something break down 1) to stop working; 2) to stop being successful 3) to lose control of ones feeling especially in public breathe v. to take air into your lungs through your nose or mouth and let it out again brunch n. a meal eaten late in the morning, combining breakfast with lunch cautious adj. careful to avoid danger or problems chaos n. a situation in which everything is confused and in a mess,Page 4,characteristic n. particular quality or feature that is typical of someone or something charm v. to give someone pleasure or enjoyment; to deliberately make someone like you chase v. to quickly follow someone or something in order to catch them: pursue cheer up: to make someone feel happier or less sad circumstance n. C usually plural: the facts or conditions that affects a situation civilian n. anyone who is not a member of the army, navy, air force, or police coincidence n. a surprising and unexpected situation in which separate things happen at the same time combine v. put or add together compulsory adj. required by a rule or law condemn v. to say publicly that you think someone or something is wrong confidential adj. being kept secret,confront v. to deal with a difficult situation considerate adj. thinking about the needs and feelings of other people contrast v. to compare two things in order to show how they are different controversial adj. causing a lot of disagreement or disapproval courage n. the ability that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear cure v. to provide a cure for, make healthy again curriculum n. the subjects that students study at a particular school or college define v. to describe clearly and exactly what something is deposit n. an amount of money that is paid into a bank account depress v. to make someone feel unhappy and disappointed and want to stop trying to achieve things,despite prep. used for saying that something happens even though something might have prevented it; in spite of disgust v. to make you feel angry and upset or physically ill distribute v. to give something such as food, clothes, or money to a group of people divorce n. the legal way of ending of a marriage v. to take legal action to end a marriage doubt n. a feeling of not being certain of something v. to think that something is probably not true or does not exist drown v. to sink under water and die eccentric adj. behaving in slightly strange or unusual ways echo v. if a noise echoes, it is repeated because the sound hits a surface and returns embassy n. the building where the officials who represent their government in a foreign country,entice v. to persuade someone to do something by offering them an advantage or reward exclaim v. to say something suddenly and loudly, exhaustion n. a feeling of being extremely tired and without energy fiance n. the woman you are engaged to and are going to get married to flee v. to run away or escape from a dangerous situation or place quickly flesh n. the soft part of the body of a person or animal that is between the skin and bones flexible adj. able to make changes or deal with a situation that is changing forgive v. to decide that you will not be angry with sb. function n. the purpose that something is made for, or the job that someone does fundamental adj. essential to the existence, development or success of something,Page 5,function n. the purpose that something is made for, or the job that someone does fundamental adj. very necessary and important as a part of something genetic adj. of or relating to or produced by or being a gene genuine adj. not fake, real; sincere handy adj. easy to use heritage n. important qualities, customs and traditions that have been in a society for a long time hesitate v. pause before saying or doing something hospitable adj. friendly, welcoming and generous to visitors indentical adj. exactly alike imagine v. to form a picture or idea in the mind about what something could be like immigration n. the process of entering another country in order to live there,incredible adj. too strange to be believed or very difficult to believe informal adj. relaxed and friendly without being restricted by rules of correct behaviour inquisitive adj. asking too many questions; interested in a lot of different things and wanting to find out more insert v. put something into or inside something else interpersonal adj. involving relations between people interpret v. to change words spoken in one language into another language; to explain the meaning of something interval n. the period of time between two events, activities etc invade v. to enter a country, town or area using military force in order to take control of it invisible adj. impossible to be seen lack v. to not have something that you need, or not have enough of it leave out to not include,magical adj. possessing or using magic, supernatural powers; very enjoyable exciting or romantic marry v. to become someones husband or wife mature adj. grown up or fully developed memorable adj. worth remembering mention v. to talk about; make reference to mess n. a state of confusion and disorderliness modest adj. unwilling to talk proudly about ones abilities and achievements moody adj. easily becoming annoyed or unhappy nationality n. the legal right of belonging to a particular country nonsense n. stupid or untrue ideas, opinions or statements,obligation n. +to a moral or legal duty to do something occupy v. to enter and keep control of a place; to live or stay in a place opportunity n. a chance to do something or an occasion when it is easy for you to do something optional adj. possible but not necessary; left to personal choice outspoken adj. expressing yourself freely or honestly overcome v. win a victory over; to control perfect adj. of the very best possible kind or standard perfume n. a liquid that has a strong pleasant smell personnel n. the people who work in a company or organization, or in the army,Page 6,possess v. to own, have predict v. to say that something will happen pregnant adj. having an unborn baby growing inside ones body privilege n. a special advantage that is only given to a person or group of people psychologist n. a scientist trained in psychology psychology n. the study of the mind and how it works punish v. to make someone suffer because they have done something wrong or broken the law purpose n. the thing that an event, process or activity is supposed to achieve quarrel v to improve 3）to look after and bring up,refuse v. to say or to show that you will not do something that someone has asked you to do regret v. feel sad about something that has happened regulate v. to control an activity, process or industry officially by using rules; to control the way your body works relax v. become calm relay v. to put something back in its correct position relief n. relax happy feeling; reduction of pain etc rely on to trust somebody; to depend on reproduce v. make a copy of something; to have babies or produce young animals or plants rescue v. to save someone from a dangerous or unpleasant situation resist v. to stop yourself from doing something that you would very much like to do; to oppose or fight against; to not be affected or harmed by something,retreat v. to avoid a dangerous, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation, especially by moving away from it reunite v. to bring people togeth