高中外研版必修2单词英英解释.doc

必修2diet n. the food that you eat and drink regularly 饮食；日常食物Eg. It is important to have a balanced diet. Too rich a diet is not good for you.vi. to limit the amount and type of food that you eat, in order to become thinner规定饮食；节食Eg. Shes always dieting but she never seems to lose any weight.You ought to diet and take more exercise.fat n. something that is stored under the skin of people and animals, that helps to keep them warm 脂肪Eg. This hum has too much fat on it. Cream has a high fat content.fit adj. healthy and strong, especially because you do regular physical exercise健康的；强健的Eg. He was young, good-looking, and physically fit.Top athletes have to be very fit.flu n. (=influenza) a common illness that makes you feel very tired and weak, gives you a sore throat, and makes you cough and have to clear your nose a lot流行性感冒Eg. Stevens still in bed with flu. The whole family has the flu.rare adj. not seen or found very often, or not happening very often 稀少的，罕有的Eg. This species of plant is becoming increasingly rare. Its extremely rare for it to be this hot in April.toothache n. a pain in a tooth牙痛Eg. I had terrible toothache all last night. Ive got a toothache.healthy adj. physically strong and not likely to become ill or weak 健康的，健壮的Eg. Ive always been perfectly healthy until now. Keep healthy by eating well and exercising regularly.wealthy adj. having a lot of money, belongings富裕的；有钱的Eg. The couple are said to be fabulously wealthy. They live in a wealthy suburb of Chicago.anxious adj. worried about something焦虑的；不安的；渴望的Eg. Parents are naturally anxious for their children. There were a few anxious moments in the baseball game.captain n. someone who leads a team or other group of people队长Eg. She was captain of the hockey team at school. The Blackhawks team captain was the first to score.injure vt. to harm yourself or sb. else physically, especially in an accident 伤害Eg. He injured his knee playing hockey. Three people were killed and five injured in the crash.injury n. a wound or damage to part of your body caused by an accident or attack伤害；损伤；受伤处Eg. She was taken to hospital with serious head injuries. Two players are out of the team because of injury.pain n. the feeling you have when part of your body hurts 疼痛Eg. The pain is getting worse. She felt a sharp pain in her leg.painful adj. causing you pain疼痛的Eg. Is your arm very painful? My ankle is still too painful to walk on.normal adj. usual, typical, or expected 正常的；一般的Eg. A normal working week is 40 hours. Its normal to feel nervous before an exam.head vi. to go or travel towards a particular place朝方向前进Eg. The ship was heading for Cuba. Its about time we were heading home.eye vt. to look at someone or something carefully, especially because you do not trust them or because you want something注视；观看Eg. They eyed us with alarm. He couldnt help eyeing the cakes hungrily.overweight adj. someone who is too heavy and fat (人)太胖的；超重的Eg. Sally was 50 pounds overweight. He is slightly overweight.lung n. one of the two parts in your body that you breathe with 肺Eg. Smoking can cause lung cancer. Lung cells die and are replaced about once a week.throat n. the passage from the back of your mouth to the top of the tubes that go down to your lungs and stomach喉咙；咽喉；嗓子Eg. The singer complained of a sore throat after Wednesdays show. A sob caught in his throat.breathe vi. to take air into your lungs and send it out again 呼吸Eg. The room filled with smoke, and it was becoming difficult to breathe. People are concerned about the quality of the air they breathe.prescription n. a piece of paper on which a doctor writes what medicine a sick person should have, so that they can get it from a drugstore处方Eg. We are trying to cut the price of prescription drugs. They are not available without a prescription.symptom n. something wrong with your body or mind which shows that you have a particular illness症状 Eg. Look out for symptoms of depression. Symptoms include a headache and sore throat.X-ray n. a bunch of radiation that can go through solid objects and is used for photoing the inside of the body X光 Eg. The X-ray showed that her leg was not broken. The doctor studied the X-rays of her lings.awful adj. very shocking 可怕的；吓人的 Eg. This is the most awful evening I can ever remember. Her injuries were massive. It was awful.insurance n. an agreement with a company in which you pay them money, and they pay the costs if something bad happens保险 Eg. Do you have insurance on your house and its contents? The insurance company paid out for the stolen jewellery.questionnaire n. a written set of questions which you give to a large number of people in order to collect information问卷；问卷调查；调查表 Eg. All staff were asked to fill in a questionnaire about their jobs. Answer the questionnaire overleaf.drug n. an illegal thing that some people smoke, inject, for the physical and mental effects it has毒品；药品 Eg. He does not smoke or take drugs. I found out Steve was on drug.cancer n. a serious disease in which growths of cells, form in the body and kill normal body cells.癌症Eg. The cancer has spread to his stomach. Most skin cancers are completely curable.cigarette n. a thin tube of paper filled with finely cut tobacco that people smoke 香烟Eg. Over coffee, she lit a cigarette, her eyes daring him to comment. The product looks and burns like a regular cigarette.tobacco n. the dried leaves of the tobacco plant that are used for making cigarettes烟草；烟丝Eg. The government imposed a ban on tobacco advertising. The tobacco industry has been trying to improve its image.danger n. the possibility of something happening that will harm somebody, or damage something危险 Eg. Danger! Keep out! Childrens lives are in danger every time they cross this road.addicted n. unable to stop taking harmful drugs, or using or doing something as a habit沉溺于的，醉心的，上了瘾的 Eg. Hes addicted to computer games. 50 million Americans are addicted to nicotine.needle n. a very thin, pointed steel tube at the end of injector, which is pushed a drug into your skin (注射用的)针；针管Eg. Drugs users are at risk when they share needles. He sinks the needle into my arm.powerful adj. being able to control and influence people and events有力的；（药等）有功效的 Eg. Good teamwork is a powerful tool for effective management. Immigrants have had a powerful influence on the local culture.reduce vt. to make something smaller or less in size, amount, or price减少 Eg. The governor announced a new plan to reduce crime. Small businesses will need to reduce costs in order to survive.nearby adj. not far away附近的 Eg. Lucy was staying in the nearby town of Hamilton. Dan found work on one of the farms nearby.burglar n. someone who goes into houses, shops etc to steal things窃贼Eg. Today I might hesitate to turn in a burglar. This burglar thought old people are easy prey.crime n. activities that involve breaking the law 罪行；犯罪行为 Eg. Stores spend more and more on crime prevention every year. The crime rate is rising.criminal n. a person who commits a crime 罪犯 Eg. Police have described the man as a violent and dangerous criminal. He was on the track of an escaped criminal.connection n. the way in which two facts, ideas, events, etc are related to each other, and one is affected or caused by the other联系；关系；关联 Eg. There is a connection between pollution and the death of trees. Students often see little connection between school and the rest of their lives.illegal adj. not allowed by the law违法的；不合法的Eg. They were involved in illegal activities. It is illegal to sell tobacco to someone under 16.treatment n. something that is done to cure someone who is injured or ill治疗 Eg. There have been great advances in the treatment of cancer. The best treatment for a cold is to rest and drink lots of fluids.likely adj. probable or expected可能的 Eg. Tickets are likely to be expensive. The thieves dont know how much it is worth.adult n. a fully grown person who is legally responsible for their actions成年人 Eg. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Why cant you two act like civilized adults?caf n. a place where you can buy drinks and simple meals 咖啡馆；餐馆 Eg. I went and sat in a caf and watched the passers-by. The caf is just across the road over there.disagree vt. to have or express a different opinion from someone else不同意；意见不合 Eg. We disagree with every point Mr Blunkett makes. Experts disagree on how much the program will cost.ban vt. to say that something must not be done, seen, used etc.禁止 Eg. Smoking is banned in the building.Charlies been banned from driving for a year.horrible adj. very bad used, for example, about things you see, taste, or smell, or about the weather 令人不快的；极讨厌的 Eg. The weather has been really horrible all week. The food looked horrible, but it tasted OK.affect vt. to do something that produces an effect or change in something or in someones situation 影响；对有坏影响 Eg. How will these changes affect us? Your opinion will not affect my decision.participate vi. to take part in or become involved in an activity参加；参与 Eg. She didnt participate in the discussion.We encourage students to participate fully in the running of the college. recognise vt. to know who somebody or something is when you see or hear them认识；认知；认出 Eg. I recognized him as soon as he came in the room. Do you recognize this tune?jog vi. to run slowly for a long time, especially for exercise 慢跑 Eg. I go jogging every evening. They set off at a jog up one street and down another.gymnastic adj. related to physical exercises that show the bodys strength and ability to move and bend easily体操的 Eg. The girls went through their gymnastic routine. Who won the first gold medal in Mens Gymnastic for China?audience n. the group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to something 听众Eg. The audience was clapping for 10 minutes. The debate was televised in front of a live audience.choir n. a group of people who sing together, for example in church services or public performances（教堂里的）唱诗班；合唱队 Eg. She sings in the school choir. He joined a church choir at the age of position n. a piece of music, a poem, or a piece of writing作曲 Eg. He played a piece of music of his own composition. The first part of the musical composition is very long.conductor n. someone who stands in front of a group of musicians or singers and directs their playing or singing指挥 Eg. The conductor beat time with a baton. He has two roles as composer and conductor.jazz n. a type of music that has a strong beat and parts for performers to play alone.爵士乐 Eg. Were thinking of going to a jazz club tonight. Stephen and I are going to jazz up the love songs.musician n. a person who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a job音乐家Eg. Mozart was a talented young musician. He feels that he was destined to become a musician.court n. the place where a king or queen lives and works宫廷 Eg. Several members of the court were doubtable. Court officials denied the rumors.director n. the person who gives instructions to the actors and other people working on a film or play指挥；导演Eg. The woman was the wife of a film director. She became quite a famous director in the thirties and forties.lose vt. to stop having a particular attitude, ability etc, or to gradually have less of it失去；丢失 Eg. The business community has lost confidence in the government.Ive lost heart. musical adj. relating to music or consisting of music音乐的 Eg. When he began his musical career, King played only for black audiences. Which of them has more musical talent is open to debate.symphony n. a long piece of music usually in four parts, written for an orchestra 交响乐；交响曲；交响乐团Eg. The Ninth Symphony of Beethoven is a famous one. The symphony does require a largish group of player.talent n. a natural ability to do something well天分；天赋；才华 Eg. He has a lot of talent, and his work is fresh and interesting. Your brother is a man of many talents.tour vt. a planned journey made by musicians, a spots team etc in order to perform or play in several places巡回演出Eg. She toured the country promoting her book. He toured America with his one-man show.album n. a collection of pieces of music released as a single item, usually on a CD, or on the internet.专辑Eg. They are recording a follow-up to their successful 1989 album. This is my favorite live album of all time.band n. a small group of musicians who play popular music together, often with a singer or singers乐队Eg. Shes a singer with a band. I grew up playing in rock bands.catch vt. to notice something only for a moment注意到Eg. She caught sight of a car in the distance. I caught a look of surprise on her plex adj. consisting of many different parts and often difficult to understand 复杂的Eg. Peter seemed to have an instant understanding of the most complex problems. It was a very complex relationship between two complex people.influence vt. the effect that somebody or something has on the way a person thinks or behaves影响 Eg. What exactly is the influence of television on children? His works have had an influence on many modern writers.tune n. a series of musical notes that are played or sung and are nice to listen to曲调 Eg. Thats a nice tune. She sang some old classics and a few new tunes.record vt. to store music, sound on tape or discs so that people can listen to them again录音Eg. The group has just recorded a new album. Is the machine still recording?lecturer n. a person who gives a lecture or teaches at a university or college讲师Eg. Shes a excellent lecturer. Hes a lecturer in French at Oxford.mix vt. if two or more things mix, they combine, usually in a way that means they cannot easily be separated使混合 Eg. Oil and water do not mix. If you mix blue and yellow, you get green.like v. to find sth/sb pleasant；enjoy 喜欢，喜爱 Eg. I didnt like to disturb you. He likes his guests to be punctual.Prep. similar to （sth/sb）像；类似Eg. Ive always wanted a garden like theirs. He is like his father.artist n. person who practises any of the fine arts, esp. painting 艺术家Eg. The man who is riding a bike is an artist. He explained that his friend was an artist.colorful adj. full of color；bright 鲜艳的，鲜明的 Eg. She bought a colorful dress. Everyone was struck by the colorful scenery. contemporary adj. of the present time；modern 当代的；现代的Eg. Furniture of contemporary style are popular. In fact this is the meaning in contemporary English.delightful adj. giving great pleasure or joy 使人快乐的，令人愉快的Eg. No news could be more delightful to me. We had a delightful conversation.drawing n. picture with a pencil 绘画；图画 Eg. He likes classes in figure drawing. This collection of Italian drawings attracted a lot of people.paint n. something spread on the surface in liquid form to give it color 涂料；颜料 Eg. Wet paint！ The artist brought his paints with him.v. put paints onto sth；make a picture using paints 涂油漆；用颜料画画Eg. His room was painted white. He paints well.scene n. view; place of actual or imagined event景色；事发地点Eg. The boats in the harbor makes a beautiful scene. The scene of the novel is set in Scotland.traditional adj. according to or being tradition 按照传统的；传统的Eg. The country people are dressed in their traditional costumes. It is traditional in England to eat turkey on Christmas Day.alive adj. living; lively活的；有活力的Eg. She was still alive when I reached the hospital. You seem very much alive today.aspect n. particular part of sth being considered方面Eg. He has a habit of looking at every aspect of the problem. She has already expressed her dissatisfaction with this aspect of the policy.observe v. see and notice；watch carefully 看；注意到；观察 Eg. The police observed the man entering the bank. The woman was observed to follow him closely. reality n. all that is real 真实；现实Eg. The plan will soon become a reality. Dont escape from the reality of everyday existence.style n. manner of doing sth; fashion 风格；款式Eg. Shes a very popular writer but I just dont like her style. We have vases in various styles.adopt v. have or use sth as ones own; take sb into ones family 采纳；收养Eg. Youd better adopt the teachers suggestion. He is their adopted son.aim v. point or direct；intend or try to do sth 瞄准；打算，意欲Eg. He aimed his gun at the target. We must aim at increasing exports.n. action of pointing or directing；purpose or intention 瞄准；目标，意图Eg. Take careful aim before firing. He has only one aim in lifeto become famousstand v. bear；endure sb or sth 忍受，容忍 Eg. He cant stand hot weather. I cant stand him interrupting all the time. unusual adj. not happen very often or you do not see it or hear it very often不寻常的；不常见的；罕见的Eg. They have replanted many areas with rare and unusual plants.He was an unusual man with great business talents.exhibition n. a public event at which pictures, sculptures, or other objects of interest are displayed.展览会，展出。Eg. He responded in champions style by treating the fans to an exhibition of power and speed.They prepared a big exhibition of Dunhuang Art.expression n. showing through words, action, or artistic activities.表达，表述；Eg. Laughter is one of the most infectious expressions of emotion