综合教程第四册词1.doc

综合教程第四册词汇Unit 2 Space Invadersalluring a. powerfully attractive or charmingannex v. take control of land or property without permissionannoyance n. the feeling or state of being annoyedcaffeine n. a compound which is found especially in tea or coffee plants and is a stimulant of the central nervous systemcommandeer v. take possession of something officially or unfairlycontracting a. becoming smaller or shorter expansionist n. a person adopting the policy of territorial or economic expansionfidgety a. impatient or uneasyfoursome n. a group of four peoplegenome n. the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organismgrant v. agree to give or allow (something requested)gratifying a. giving pleasure or satisfactioninch v. move slowly and carefully in a specified directioninfuse v. soak (tea, herbs, etc.) in liquid to extract flavour or healing propertiesintuitive a. using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoningjangling a. anxiousjostle v. push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowdlament v. express regret or disappointment over something considered unsatisfactory, unreasonable or unfairlogistics n. the skillful organization of doing something so that it can be done successfullyminutely ad. carefully and precisely; in great detailmutter v. say something in a low, or barely audible voiceneuron n. a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulsesneuroscientist n. a scientist who deals with the structure or function of the nervous system and brainpedestrian n. a person walking along a road or in a built-up areapenetrate v. succeed in forcing a way through somethingproliferation n. rapid increase in numbersproximity n. nearness in space, time, or relationshipquaint a. attractively unusual or old-fashionedrelentless a. never ending; oppressively constantroutinely ad. repeatedly; not surprisingly or unnaturallyscribble v. write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedlyshrink v. become or make smaller in size or amountshuffle v. walk by dragging ones feet along or without lifting them fully from the groundsidle v. walk in a timid manner, especially sideways or obliquelySlinky n. brand name of a toy that can jump up and down or climb stairssouped-up a. more powerfulspread n. the extent, width, or area covered by somethingstake v. be assertive in defining and defending a position or policytidal a. of, relating to, or affected by tidestread v. set ones foot down on top of somethingtrespass v. enter someones land or property without permissionvelvet n. a closely woven fabric of silk, cotton, or nylon that has a short thick pile on one sidewager v. (more formal term for) betwedge v. force into a narrow spacezigzag v. move forward by going at an angle first t