综合英语3unit12单词表.docx

Unit 12Mainstream n.a prevailing(main, predominant) current or direction of activity or influence.Idealistic adj.Congest v. = crowdto concentrate in a small or narrow spaceto cause an excessive accumulation especially of blood or mucus in (as an organ or part)hectic adj.very busy and filled with activity.Contemplation n.quiet, serious thinking about something.Preach v.to make a speech about religion in a church or other public placerecurrent adj.happening or appearing again and again.Acre n. eka measure of land area in the U.S. and Britain that equals 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters).Thrive v.to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or succeed.Emerge v. emergence n. =appearance emergency n.to become known or apparentto become known or regarded as somethingto rise or appear from a hidden or unknown place or condition : to come out into view.Status n.the position or rank of someone or something when compared to others in a society, organization, group, etc.state n.the overall physical condition of something : the ability of something to be used, enjoyed, etc.v.to express (something) formally in speech or writingto give (specific information, instructions, rules, etc.) in writingsane adj. insane adj. = crazyhaving a healthy mind : able to think normallybased on reason or good judgment : rational or sensiblepass v. passable adj. impassable adj.flash v.to shine or give off bright light suddenly or in repeated burststo appear quickly or suddenlyto move or pass very quicklyn.a sudden bright lighta sudden appearance or occurrence of somethingpredawn adj.before dawnscreen n. a protective or ornamental device (as a movable partition) shielding an area from heat or drafts or from view(屏风)screened-in adj.sth. been hidden by a screenporch n.a structure attached to the entrance of a building that has a roof and that may or may not have wallslog n.a usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen treecabin na small, simple house made of woodtake in = seeeg: I take in the green porch swing, the table, the twin bed.Swing n.an act of moving something with a quick, sweeping motionkerosene n. kersi:na type of oil that is burned as a fuellantern n. lntrna light that has usually a glass covering and that can be carried by a handleblanket n.a covering made of cloth that is used especially on a bed to keep you warmglorious adj.very beautiful or delightful*The last thing the 14-year-old boy wants to do is leave a warm bed to see the sunrise.最不想做的事情是有do无to原则Freeze v. froze - frozento be become a hard substance (such as ice) because of coldto be very coldto become blocked or unable to move because of icefrozen adj. to be become a hard substance (such as ice) because of coldfreezing adj. = chillextremely coldsupreme adj. sprimhighest in degree or quality : greatest or highest possiblegingerly adv. = carefullyprick v./n. prickly adj.to make a very small hole in (something) with a sharp pointed objectto cause a sharp, painful feeling on or in (part of your body)to make (someone) feel guilt, shame, regret, etc.pine n.a tree that has long, thin needles instead of leaves and that stays green throughout the yeardew n. dew-covered adj.drops of water that form outside at night on grass, trees, etc.*catch ones breathSliver n.*a sliver of sth.a small, thin piece that has been cut, torn, or broken from something largercrest v.to reach the highest part or point of (a mountain, wave, etc.)eg: A sliver of brilliant red crests the top the shadowed forest.Silhouette n.a picture of something showing it as a dark shape on a light background; especially : such a picture showing a persons face from the sidehue n.a color or a shade of a coloreg: Hues of lavender, rose and amber begin to pulsate In the sky.Pulsate v. = throb, beat pulse n./v.to make strong and regular beats, sounds, flashes, etc.sparkle v.to produce small flashes of lightEg: In the soft blue, a lone star still sparkles.Mist n.water in the form of very small drops floating in the air or falling as rainstill adj.not movinglacking motion or activityEg: All is still.万籁俱寂Curve n.a smooth, rounded line, shape, path, etc.awaken v. weknto stop sleeping : to wake upwake woke waken to cause (a person or animal) to be awake after sleepingheron n. hern苍鹭a large bird that has long legs and a long neck and billfan v.to move air on or toward (someone or something) with a fanEg: A blue heron fans its way over the water.Ripple n. rippled adj.a small wave on the surface of a liquiddock n.A dock is an enclosed area in a harbor where ships go to be loaded, unloaded, and repaired. harbor n.a part of the ocean, a lake, etc., that is next to land and that is protected and deep enough to provide safety for shipsa place of safety and comfortloon n. 潜鸟skim v.to throw (a flat stone) along the surface of water so that it bounces to look over or read (something) quickly especially to find the main ideasfade v.to disappear graduallyto become less brightreluctant adj.feeling or showing doubt about doing something : not willing or eager to do something*be reluctant to do sth.Amphitheater n. mfrtA large roofless building with rows of seats on a slope all around a central area, used for competitions and plays.Adolescent adj./n. of, relating to, or being in adolescence/a young person who is developing into an adultadolescence n.the period of life when a child develops into an adultsnatch v.to take (something) quickly or eagerlystumble v. = limp = hobbleto walk in an awkward waymaneuver v.to move (something or someone) in a careful and usually skillful waystreak v.to make long lines of a different color on or in (something)*be streaked withIntent adj. intently adv.showing concentration or great attentionsoar v.to increase very quickly in amount or priceto fly or sail often at a great height by floating on air