外研版高一英语必修一第二章单词详解.docVIP

1. amusing adj funny and entertaining I dont find his jokes at all amusing.amusedadj if you are amused by something, you think it is funny and you smile or laughbe amused at/by Ellen seemed amused by the whole situation. an amused smile/look/expression etckeep sb amused There were puzzles and games to keep the children amused.amusement with/in amusement to sbs amusement即学即练：When Mike was a child, he often _ himself with his toy.迈克孩提时经常摆弄玩具取乐。Much _ _, his false beard fell off.使我感到及其好笑的是， 她的假胡子掉下來了。2. energetic adj having or needing a lot of energy or determination an energetic manenergetic in doing sth We need to be more energetic in promoting ourselves abroad.energetically adv即学即练：My grandfather is as _ as a young man and hates sitting around doing nothing all day.A. enthusiastic B. energetic C. talkative D. sensitive- You are always full of _. Can you tell me the secret?- Taking plenty of exercise every day.A. power B. strength C. force D. energy3. intelligent adjan intelligent person has a high level of mental ability and is good at understanding ideas and thinking clearly Sontag was once famously described as the most intelligent woman in America.an intelligent comment, question, conversation etc shows that you have thought about something carefully and understand it well Its impossible to have an intelligent conversation with him.an intelligent creature is able to think and understand Are there intelligent beings on other planets?intelligence n high/low intelligence John showed high intelligence from an early age.4. nervous adj worried or frightened about something, and unable to relax nervous about She was so nervous about her exams that she couldnt sleep.nervous of We were all a bit nervous of him at first (=frightened of him) .often becoming worried or frightened, and easily upset Shes a nervous, sensitive child.nervousness n U Mikes nervousness showed in his voice.5. organized adj involving people working together in an effective and well planned way Organized groups of citizens are more successful at changing the governments mind.well/badly/carefully etc organized I want to work with a well organized team. It will take me a few days to get anize v to make the necessary arrangements so that an activity can happen effectively The course was organized by a training company. He doesnt need you to organize his life for anization n6. patient adj able to wait calmly for a long time or to accept difficulties, peoples annoying behaviour etc without becoming angry Youll just have to be patient and wait till Im off the phone.patient with Louise was very patient with me.patiently adv He waited patiently for Katherine to speak.patience nhave little/no patience with sb She has no patience with time-wasters.lose/run out of patience (with sb)即学即练：你对我母亲要有耐心- 她的耳朵越开越背了。You ll have to _ my mother-shes going rather deaf.He is a person with strong will and can be patient _ all kinds of sufferings.A. with B. of C. to D. at7. serious adja serious situation, problem, accident etc is extremely bad or dangerous the serious problem of unemploymentbe serious about Is she serious about giving up her job?Im seriousimportant and needing a lot of thought or attention the serious business of earning a livingserious attention/consideration/thoughtseriously advtake sb/sth seriously As a teacher, its important that the kids take you seriously. Something was seriously wrong .8. shy adj nervous and embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people, especially people you do not know She was very shy with strangers. He was too shy to sit by me in class.9. strict adj expecting people to obey rules or to do what you saystrict about This company is very strict about punctuality.strict with The Stuarts are very strict with their children. Amy was attractive, although not beautiful in the strictest sense of the word.即学即练： Mr.Lu is a teacher who is very strict _ himself and _ his work. A. with; in B. with; at C. in; with D. at; in_, your opinion isnt the same as mine.A. Strict spoken B. Strict speaking C. Strictly spoken D.Strictly speaking.10. avoid . v to prevent something bad from happening It is important to take measures to avoid the risk of fire.avoid doing sth The refugees left to avoid getting bombed.即学即练：He left the room to avoid _ to speak to her.A. having B. have C. have D. hadJohn hurried into the classroom to avoid _ by his teacher.A. seeing B. see C. to be seen D. being seen 11. hate v to dislike something very much He hates his jobhate doing sth Paul hates having his picture taken.hate to do sth I hate to see you unhappy.hate it when Pam hates it when Lee calls her at work.hate sb doing sth Jennys mother hates her staying out late.hate sb for (doing) sth She hated him for being so happy.I hate to think what/how/where etc I hate to think what would have happened if you hadnt called the police.I hate to say it, but./I hate to tell you this, but. I hate to say it, but I was glad when he went home.即学即练：-Ken, _, but your TV is going too loud.-Oh, Im sorry. Ill turn it down right now.A. Id like to talk with you. B. Im really tired of this.C. I hate to say this D. I need your help.12. completely adv to the greatest degree possible= totally I completely forgot that it was his birthday yesterday.13. immediately adv without delay= at once The telephone rang, and he answered it immediately. conj as soon as Immediately you begin to speak, he gives you his full attention.14. appreciate v to understand how serious or important a situation or problem is or what someones feelings are He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.appreciate what/how/why It is difficult to appreciate how bad the situation had become.used to thank someone in a polite way or to say that you are grateful for something they have done I appreciate your concern, but honestly, Im fine. Id appreciate it if you let me get on with my job.to understand how good or useful someone or something is Her abilities are not fully appreciated by her employer.即学即练：We greatly _ your timely help.我们非常感激你们及时的帮忙。We shall appreciate _(hear) from you again.能再次收到你的来信，我们将十分感激。15. admit v to agree unwillingly that something is true or that someone else is right Okay, so maybe I was a little bit scared, Jenny admitted.admit (that) You may not like her, but you have to admit that shes good at her job.admit to sb (that) Paul admitted to me that he sometimes feels jealous of my friendship with Stanley.admit doing sth Dana admitted feeling hurt by what I had said.to say that you have done something wrong, especially something criminal Greene admitted causing death by reckless driving.to allow someone to join an organization, club etcadmit sb to/into sth Drake was admitted into the club in 1997.16. wave v to raise your arm and move your hand from side to side in order to make someone notice youwave to/at She turned to wave to the approaching soldiers. Enid waved at us and we waved back. The nurses came out to wave Grandad goodbye. The starter waved a green flag to indicate that the race would begin.17. respect n when you admire someone, especially because of their personal qualities, knowledge, or skillsrespect for I have the greatest respect for Janes work.win/earn/gain the respect of sb She has earned the respect of her fellow athletes.when you regard something or someone as important and are careful not to harm them, treat them rudely etc The boys showed a complete lack of respect for authority.give/send your respects (to sb) Give my respects to your wife.in respect of sth This is especially true in respect of the UK.v to admire someone because they have high standards and good qualities such as fairness and honestyrespect sb for (doing) sth She respected him for his honesty.to be careful not to do anything against someones wishes, rights etc She said she wanted to leave, and her father respected her wishes .to not break a rule or law The President is expected to respect the constitution.18. period n a particular length of time with a beginning and an end Tomorrows weather will be dry with sunny periods.period of His playing improved in a very short period of ti