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高频生词（86-144）86课mature adj.（人、树木、鸟或动物）成熟的They are emotionally mature and should behave responsibly.他们在情感上已经成熟，应该负责任地行事。87课mend vt.修理，修补They took a long time to mend the roof.他们花了很长时间修缮屋顶。mental adj.精神的，智脑力的Hes not a mental patient.他不是一个精神病人。.the mental development of children.儿童的智力发展mentally adv.心理上，精神上；智力上I had never felt more mentally alive.我从未感到思维如此活跃。merchant n.商人 adj.商人的；商业的Any knowledgeable wine merchant would be able to advise you.任何一个懂行的葡萄酒商人都可以给你提出建议。Catherine came from a very rich merchant family but was essentially of lower birth.凯瑟琳出生在一个非常富裕的商人家庭，但身份卑微。88课mild a.温和；暖和的；凉爽的Anna put up a mild protest.安娜提出了温和的抗议。The area is famous for its very mild winter climate.这个地区因冬季气候十分温和而著名。military adj.军事的；军用的 n.军队Did you serve in the military?你当过兵吗？Military action may become necessary.也许有必要采取军事行动。mine pron.(I的所有格)我的（东西） n.矿；矿井 vt.& vi.在中开采，开采He says the mine is poisonous.他说矿井是有毒的。If that is found, yet-to-be developed robots will be dispatched to mine it.如果真的找到的话，就会派遣机器人去进行开采。millimetre n.毫米 复数：millimetres89课modest a.谦虚的；谦逊的Lord Carrington is modest about his achievements.卡林顿勋爵对自己取得的成绩非常谦虚。90课moral a. 道德的 n.寓意；道德启示She describes her own moral dilemma in making the film.她讲述了拍摄这部电影过程中她在道义上所面临的两难选择。I think the moral of the story is let the buyer beware.我想这个故事的寓意是提醒购物者当心。motherland n.祖国China insists that both areas have been an inseparable part of the motherland for centuries.中国坚称，几个世纪以来，这两个地区都是祖国不可分割的一部分。motor n.发动机；发电机She got in and started the motor.她坐上车，发动了引擎。motivation n.（做事的）动机Whats his motivation for lying to us?他有什么动机对我们说谎呢?mood n.心情；情绪；语气He is clearly in a good mood today.明摆着，他今天心情不错。Use the indicative mood to make a sentence.请用陈述语气造句。monthly adj. 每月的 adv. 每月一次 n.月刊Many people are now having trouble making their monthly house payments.现在很多人在支付房款月供上都有困难。Our salary is paid monthly.我们的薪水是按月领的。.the Nairobi Law Monthly.内罗毕法律月刊91.课movement n.运动；活动.the womens movement.妇女运动They actually monitor the movement of the fish going up river.他们实际上在监测鱼类迁往上游的活动。muddy a.泥泞的I was driving my car along a muddy path.我沿着泥泞的小路开车。92.课nail n.钉；钉子He hammered the nail into the branch.他把钉子钉到了树枝上。narrow a.狭窄的A narrow mind has a broad tongue.心胸狭窄者舌头宽。nest n.巢；窝I can see an eagles nest on the rocks.我能看到岩石上的鹰巢。93课.negative a.否定的；负的；消极的Dr Velayati gave a vague but negative response.韦拉亚提医生给了一个含糊而否定的回答。Stimulate the site of greatest pain with a small negative current.以微弱负电流刺激疼得最厉害的部位。Why does the media present such a negative view of this splendid city?媒体为什么对这座光彩夺目的城市持如此悲观的看法？negotiate v.谈判；协商It is not clear whether the president is willing to negotiate with the democrats.还不清楚总统是否愿意和民主人士洽谈。nephew a.侄子；外甥nevertheless adj.&adv.仍然；不过There had been no indication of any loss of mental faculties. His whole life had nevertheless been clouded with a series of illnesses.没有迹象显示他的智力受到了损害，但是他的一生却是疾病缠身。94课.noble a.高贵的；贵族的People adore him for his noble character.人们因他高贵的品德而敬重他。nod vi.点头David said nothing, but simply nodded, as if understanding perfectly.戴维什么都没说，只是点点头，好像完全理解了。noisily ad.喧闹地The students on the grass bank cheered noisily.学生们在河岸的草滩上吵闹地欢呼着。none pron. 无任何东西；无一人Except yourself, none can let you fail.除了自己，没有任何人可以使你失败。She did none of the maintenance on the vehicle itself.她对车子本身没有进行半点养护。northwards ad.向北The coast sweeps northwards in a wide curve.海岸呈一大弧形向北伸展。95课.nowadays ad.当今；现在But nowadays the balance of power has shifted.但如今，这种均势发生了转变。Nowadays a lot of people go abroad.时下有很多人出国。nowhere ad.任何地方都不；无处This kind of forest exists nowhere else in the world.在世界其他地方找不到这样的森林。I have nowhere else to go, nowhere in the world.我没有其他地方可去，在这个世界上没有任何地方。numerous a.为数众多的；许多Despite numerous attempts to diet, her weight soared.尽管多次尝试节食，她的体重仍然飙升了。96课.observe v.观察；监视；观测Stern also studies and observes the behaviour of babies.斯特恩还研究观察婴儿的行为。occupation n.职业；工作I suppose I was looking for an occupation which was going to be an adventure.我想我在找的是一份具有冒险性的工作。occur vi. 发生If headaches only occur at night, lack of fresh air and oxygen is often the cause.如果只是在晚上头疼，那常常是由于缺乏新鲜空气和氧气的缘故。97.operation n.手术；操作Charles was at the clinic recovering from an operation on his arm.查尔斯的胳膊动了手术，正在这家诊所进行康复治疗。There are three ski lifts in operation.有3台滑雪缆车在运行。oppose vt. 反对；反抗Why would the poor oppose taxes on the wealthy?为什么穷人反对财产税呢？Can anyone here oppose mr. kam?这里有没有人敢跟金二爷作对？oral a. 口述的；口头上的They will have an oral english test tomorrow afternoon.明天下午他们将有一个英语口试。98课.ordinary a.普通的；平常的I strongly suspect that most ordinary people would agree with me.我坚定地认为绝大部分老百姓会赞同我的观点。It was just an ordinary weekend for us.对我们来说，这只是一个平常的周末。organ n.（人、动物）器官Organ sales are happening anyway.器官买卖还是在发生.origin n.起源；由来We finally know the origin of this nickname.我们终于知道这个外号的由来了。.theories about the origin of life.有关生命起源的各种理论outline n.概述；略述Following is an outline of the survey findings.以下是调查结果概要。99.oval n.&adj.椭圆；椭圆形的A wardrobe with an oval mirror.镶有椭圆形镜子的衣柜。The mirror is an oval.这个镜子是个椭圆形。oven n.烤炉；烤箱Put the onions and ginger in the oven and let them roast for thirty minutes.将洋葱和姜放进烤箱烘烤30分钟。100.package n.（尤指包装好或密封的容器）一包；一袋；一盒I tore open the package.我撕开了那个包裹。pace n.步子；节奏Many people were not satisfied with the pace of change.很多人对变革的步伐不满意。They could not stand the pace or the workload.他们无法忍受那种节奏和工作负荷。pale a.苍白的；灰白的She looked pale and tired.她看起来脸色苍白憔悴。101课.participate v.参加；参与They expected him to participate in the ceremony.他们希望他参加典礼。We cordially invite companies worldwide to come and participate.诚邀世界各国企业参与！passage n.（文章等的）一节；一段；通道；走廊He reads a passage from Milton.他读了一节弥尔顿的诗。Harry stepped into the passage and closed the door behind him.哈里走进过道，随手关上了门。passive a.被动的Even passive acceptance of the regime was a kind of collaboration.即使被动接受该政权也是一种通敌行为。102课.pattern n. 式样Havent you chosen a pattern yet?你还没挑出墙纸图样啊?pause n.&vi.中止；暂停；停止He had to pause to clear his throat.他不得不停顿一下清清嗓子。After a pause Alex said sharply: Im sorry if Ive upset you.歇了一会儿后，亚历克斯毫不客气地说：“要是让你心烦了，那我很抱歉。”pavement n. 人行道Shes walking along the pavement.她正沿着人行道散步。peasant n.农民；佃农peanut n.花生103课pig n.猪；贪婪的人performance n.演出；表演Inside the theatre, they were giving a performance of Bizets Carmen.在剧院里，他们正在演出比才的作品卡门。personality n.个性，人格She has such a kind, friendly personality.她个性善良友好。pet n 宠物，受宠爱的人 . adj.宠爱的She is the teachers pet.她是老师的宠儿。He would not stand by and let his pet project be killed off.他不会袖手旁观任由他最看好的项目被扼杀。perfume n.香水period n.时期；时代This crisis might last for a long period of time.这次危机可能持续很长时间。permanent a.永久的；永恒的The leaders agreed to set up a permanent regional body.领导人们同意建立起一个永久的组织。Has he suffered any permanent damage?他是否遭受了永久性创伤?personnel n.全体人员；职员The personnel are not happy to change these rules.全体工作人员对改变这些规定很不高兴。physical a.身体的；物理的；物质的Physical activity promotes good health.体育活动促进身体健康。Physical and ideological barriers had come down in Eastern Europe.物质和意识形态上的障碍在东欧已不复存在。104课pioneer n. 先锋；开拓者As a technician he was a remarkable pioneer.作为一名技术人员，他是个了不起的先驱。plain a. 家常的；普通的 n.平原；草原poison n. 毒药plane n.飞机；平面 adj.平的planet n.行星policy n.政策；方针；原则What were the consequences of that policy?那么这个政策的后果怎样呢？105课political a. 政治的The Canadian government is facing another political crisis.加拿大政府面临着又一场政治危机。politics n. 政治The key question in British politics was how long the prime minister could survive.英国政治的关键问题是首相能坚持多久。pond n. 池塘pork n. 猪肉position n. 位置The ship was identified, and its name and position were reported to the coastguard.那艘船已找到，其名字和位置已报告给海岸警卫队。possession n. 所有；拥有；财产；所有物Those documents are now in the possession of the Guardian.那些文件目前在卫报手里。People had lost their homes and all their possessions.人们失去了自己的家园和所有的财物。106课potential a. 潜在的；可能的The firm has identified 60 potential customers at home and abroad.该公司已在国内外找到60个潜在客户。We are aware of the potential problems and have taken every precaution.我们已意识到潜在的问题，并采取了全面的预防措施。powder n. 粉；粉末practical a.实际的；适用的We can offer you practical suggestions on how to increase the fibre in your daily diet.我们能就如何增加你日常饮食中的纤维素量提供实际的建议。praise n. & vt. 赞扬；表扬The American president praised Turkey for its courage.美国总统赞扬了土耳其的勇气。All the ladies are full of praise for the staff and service they received.所有女士都高度赞扬了工作人员和他们所提供的服务。precious a. 宝贵的；珍贵的After four months in foreign parts, every hour at home was precious.在国外呆了4个月后，在家的每一刻都是宝贵的。Water is becoming an increasingly precious resource.水正成为日益珍贵的资源。107课prejudice n. 偏见；成There is widespread prejudice against workers over 45.人们普遍对年龄超过45岁的工人存有偏见。We face prejudice from men.我们面临来自男性的偏见。preserve v. 保护；保留；保存We need to preserve the forest.我们需要保护森林。You can preserve meat or fish in salt.你可以用盐保存肉或鱼。Glacier bay national park and preserve.冰川湾国家公园和自然保护区。premodern n. 前现代化China has risen from poverty, impotence and isolation to retake its premodern place atop the world economic order.中国已经从贫穷、衰弱之中崛起，收复了现代化之前的失地，进而抵达全球经济秩序的巅峰。108课prevent vt. 防止；预防We should take steps to prevent war.我们应当采取措施制止战争。We recognized the possibility and took steps to prevent it happening.我们认识到了这种可能性，并且采取了一些预防措施。previous adj. 先前的；早先的During the previous two recessions, american defence shares outperformed the market.在前两次经济危机中，美国国防股票独占市场。He has no previous convictions.他没有前科。primitive a. 原始的；远古的We would expect only to see primitive life forms.我们只能期待看到原始的生命形式.principle n. 道德原则；法则moral principles.道德准则Its not just a matter of principle. 这不仅仅是原则的问题。print vt. 印刷Our brochure is printed on environmentally-friendly paper.我们的小册子是用环保纸张印刷的。privilege n. 特权；特殊待遇Pironi was the son of privilege and wealth, and it showed.皮罗尼出身于有钱有势的豪门，这看得出来。It must be a privilege to know such a man.认识这样的人肯定很荣幸。I once had the privilege of meeting the late philosopher CLR James.我曾经有幸和已故的哲学家C。L。R。詹姆士会面。109课process n. & v. 过程；加工；处理There was total agreement to start the peace process as soon as possible.全体一致同意尽快开始和平进程。The material will be processed into plastic pellets.这些材料将会被加工成塑料小球。prohibit n. & vi. 禁止Fishing is prohibited.禁止钓鱼。promote v. 促进；推动；促销；晋升You dont have to sacrifice environmental protection to promote economic growth.不必为了促进经济增长而牺牲环境保护。I was promoted to editor and the