新视野大学英语unit 5word.doc

1. solitarya.1. a.(living) alone; without companions孤独的; 独居的; 独自的a solitary walk 独自一人的散步 lead a solitary life 过独居的生活b. fond of being alone; used to being alone 喜欢独处的; 习惯於独处的 a solitary kind of person 喜欢离群索居的人 2.not often visited; in a lonely remote place 人迹罕至的; 荒僻的 a solitary valley 荒僻的山谷 3.only one; single 唯一的; 仅有的: Eg. She couldnt answer a solitary question correctly. 她连一个问题都答不对。n. 独居者；隐士solitarily ad. 独自一人地, 寂寞地2. solituden. (state or quality of) being alone without companions; solitary state 孤单; 独居 Eg. not fond of solitude 不喜欢孤身一人She enjoys the solitude of her own flat. 她喜欢独自在自己的公寓里。3. tame a.(-r, -st) 1).(of animals) gentle and unafraid of human beings; not wild or fierce （指动物）驯服的, 不怕人的, 不凶猛的: a tame monkey 驯服的猴子2).听使唤的, 温顺的 Eg. Ive got a tame mechanic who keeps my car in order. 我有个随和的汽车修理工，他把我的车保养得很好。3).dull or unadventurous 沉闷的; 无奇的; 平淡的 Eg. I quite enjoyed the book but found the ending rather tame. 我很爱看那本书, 只是结尾颇觉逊色。 v. make (sth) tame or manageable 使（某物）驯服或顺从: tame wild birds 调教野鸟tameable teimbl a. that can be tamed 可驯服的 tamer n. (usu in compounds 通常用以构成复合词) person who tames and trains wild animals 驯养者; 驯兽师: a lion-tamer 驯狮者.tamely ad. 驯服地，温顺地；没骨气地tameness n. U. 温顺；驯服；开化4.pondn. small area of still water, esp one used or made as a drinking place for cattle or as an ornamental garden pool 池塘（尤指供牲畜饮水或作为花园之装饰者）:a fish pond 养鱼池distinguish:pond：pond比pool (天然水塘)大5.inspirev.1) inspire sb (to sth) fill sb with the ability or urge to do, feel, etc sth beyond his usual ability, esp to write, paint, compose, etc 赋予某人灵感（尤指写作 绘画 作曲 等）; 启示; 启迪: Eg. His noble example inspired the rest of us to greater efforts. 他那高尚的榜样激发我们大家更加努力。2) inspire sb (with sth)/ inspire sth (in sb) fill sb with thoughts, feelings or aims 激励或鼓舞某人: inspire hope, loyalty, enthusiasm, etc in sb 燃起某人的希望 唤起某人的忠诚 激起某人的热情inspired a. (approv 褒) 1.filled with creative power 有创作力的: an inspired poet, artist, etc 有创作力的诗人艺术家等2. full of a spirit that leads to outstanding achievements 有雄心壮志的: act like a man/woman inspired 表现得像是很有雄心壮志的人3. produced (as if) by or with the help of inspiration 受灵感启示的; （彷佛）得自灵感的:an inspired work of art 得自灵感的艺术作品 an inspired effort 由灵感产生的力量 an inspired guess, ie made by intuition rather than logic, but usu correct 凭灵感的猜测（靠直觉而不靠逻辑, 但往往正确）inspiring a. that inspires (sb to do sth) 鼓舞人的: an inspiring thought 鼓舞人心的想法6.commodityn. 1)Csth. that is useful or necessary商品; （尤指）日用品household commodities家庭日用品2)Ca substance or product that can be bought or sold 商品，货物the commodity/commodities market 商品市场8.sunlightn.U the light that comes from the sun 阳光，日光sunlight lamp日光灯9.benigna 1)(of people or actions) kindly; gentle （指人或行为）慈祥的, 温和的，善良的2)(of climate) mild; pleasant （指气候）温和的, 宜人的3)(of a tumour, etc) not likely to spread or recur after treatment; not dangerous （指肿瘤等）良性的, 无危险的benignly ad. 亲切地；仁慈地10.cushionn.C a soft bag to make a seat and more comfortable 坐垫，垫子v1) soften (sth) by absorbing the effect of impact 对（某事物）起缓冲作用2) cushion sb/sth (against/from sth) (fig 比喻) protect sb/sth (from sth harmful), sometimes excessively 保护某人/某事物（有时过分）: a child who has been cushioned from unpleasant experiences 备受关怀而生活得无忧无虑的孩子 11.creepvi.(pt, pp crept) 1) move slowly and quietly 潜行；蹑手蹑脚地移动Eg. She crept up to him from behind. 她从后面蹑手蹑脚地走近他. 2) (of plants) grow along the ground, up walls, etc （指植物）蔓生, 匍匐, 攀附:a creeping vine vain蔓生的葡萄树n. 1. (infml derog 口, 贬) person who tries to win sbs favour by always agreeing with him, doing things for him, etc 溜须拍马的人2.Idm: give sb. the creeps (infml 口) a) (of fear or horror) cause an unpleasant sensation in the skin, as if things are creeping over it（指恐惧或憎恶）毛骨悚然, 汗毛直竖, 起鸡皮疙瘩b) make sb feel extreme dislike; repel sb 使某人厌恶或反感: Eg. I dont like him: he gives me the creeps. 我不喜欢他, 他这人很讨厌creeping a. 爬行的；迟缓的；毛骨悚然的；奉承的12.poetryn.U poems in general 诗（总称），诗歌epic, lyric, dramatic, pastoral, symbolist, etc poetry 史诗 抒情诗 戏剧诗 田园诗 象征派的诗a poetry book 诗集a poetry reading 诗歌朗诵会poetry 诗（总称） a poem 一首诗fiction fikn小说（总称） a story 一篇小说13. dictatev.1) dictate (sth) (to sb) say or read aloud (words to be typed, written down or recorded on tape) 口授; 读出（文字, 作听写或录音）Eg. dictate a letter to ones secretary sekrtri向秘书口授信稿2) dictate sth (to sb) state or order sth with the force of authority 强行规定; 指令; 指定: Eg. dictate terms to a defeated enemy 向战败的敌人指定条件. 3)Phrv: dictate to sb (esp passive 尤用於被动语态) give orders to sb, esp. in an officious way 指使某人; （尤指）向某人发号施令 Eg. I refuse to be dictated to by you. 我不愿被你呼来唤去的。 n(usu pl 通常作复数) command (esp one that reason, conscience, etc prompts one to obey) （尤指在理智 良心等驱使下必须执行的）命令, 指令 Eg. Follow the dictates of common sense 按常识行事。dictation n.1)听写，口述2）命令dictator n. 1)命令者2)独裁者14.kettlen. container with a spout, lid and handle, used for boiling water （烧水用的）壶: Eg. boil (water in) the kettle and make some tea 烧壶水沏茶Idm : a different kettle of fish 截然不同的事 15.priest n.1)C(high)a person who is famous for being the best at sth. 代表人物2) C神父；牧师16.reliance n.U the state of depending on a particular person or thing依靠，依赖reliance on sb/sth confidence or trust in sb/sth; dependence on sb/sth （对某人/某事物的）信任, 信赖, 信心 Eg. Dont place too much reliance on his advice. 别太相信他的意见。reliant a.reliant on sb/sth dependent on sb/sth 对某人/某事物有信心; 信任或依赖某人、某事物: Eg. Hes heavily reliant on bank loans. 他离不开银行贷款。reliable a.可靠的rely vi. 依靠；信赖self-reliance n.U the state of doing or deciding things by oneself rather than depending on others 自立；自力更生self-conscious自觉的self-control自制力self-evident不言而喻的；不证自明的self-respect 自重，自尊self-centered 自私的17.hutn.Ca mall, simple building 小屋hutment n. group of huts, esp. for soldiers一片简陋的小房子; （尤指军队的）营房18.axen.(AmE ax) C a tool with a handle and a metal blade used for cutting down trees or cutting wood into pieces 斧子19. saucern. C a small curved plate on which one puts a cup 茶托，茶碟Eg.Wheres my cup and saucer? 我的茶杯和茶托在哪儿呢?20. laundry l:ndrin. 1) U the clothes and sheets which need to be or have just been washed 待洗或刚洗好的衣物2）C a place where clothes, sheets, etc. are washed 洗衣-ry表示地方dormitory 宿舍 factory 工厂 lavatory lvtri, -,t:ri 厕所，盥洗室 observatory bz:vitri n. 天文台；气象台；瞭望台21.companionablea. friendly and pleasant to be with 友善的，友好的companionship n. U relationship between friends or companions 友谊; 朋友或伴侣的关系: the companionship of old friends 老交情 22.ego1)C the part of the mind that is responsible for your sense of who you are 自我2)C your sense of your own value and importance 自我价值感egotism n. i:tizm,自我中心23.humble a. 1) having a modest opinion of oneself 谦逊的，谦虚的Eg. The world-famous scientist remains a very humble man. 这位世界闻名的科学家非常谦逊。2）having a low social class or position 地位或身份低下的Eg. men of humble birth 出身卑微的人 a humble occupation 低贱的职业24.inadequate 1) not sufficient or enough; not good enough for a particular purpose 不充分的; 不足的; 不够好的: Eg. The safety precautions are totally inadequate. 这些安全措施完全不合格. 2)not sufficiently able or confident to deal with a difficult situation 不足胜任的;信心不足的 Eg. feel inadequate when faced by a difficult problem 面对难题觉得力不从心inadequacy n.1 C, U (instance or example of) being inadequate 不充分; 不足; 不胜任 realize ones personal inadequacy 认识自己的不足2 C fault or failing; weakness 毛病; 缺陷; 弱点: the inadequacies of the present voting system 现行选举制度的弊病25.plurala. of a word or form which expresses more than one复数的n. C a word or form that shows you are talking about more than one thing, person, etc. 复数（形式）singular / sgjul(r) / a.&n.单数的26.apologynapology (to sb.) (for sth.) statement to say one is sorry for having done wrong or hurt sbs feelings 道歉; 谢罪; 认错: offer/ make/ accept an apology 道歉/致歉/接受道歉apologize, apologise / pldaz/ v. apologize (to sb.) (for sth.) make an apology; say one is sorry 道歉; 赔不是 Eg. make apologize to sb. for (doing) sth. 因某事向某人道歉I must apologize for not being able to meet you. 我因为没能接你而向你道歉。27.soakv.a) soak(in sth) become thoroughly wet by being in liquid or by absorbing liquid 浸; 泡; 湿透: Eg. The dirty clothes are soaking in soapy water. 脏衣服都在肥皂水里泡着呢。b) soak sth (in sth) cause sth to absorb as much liquid as possible 使某物尽量吸收液体; 使浸透 Eg.soak bread in milk 把面包泡在牛奶里 Phrv: soak sth off/out remove sth by soaking in water 浸泡以除去某物Soak a label off a jam jar. 把果酱罐上的标签泡下。soak sth up a) take in (liquid); absorb sth 吸入（液体）; 吸收某物 Eg. Use a paper towel to soak up the cooking oil. 用纸巾把食油吸干。b) receive and absorb sth 接受并吸收某事物: soaking up the sunshine 晒太阳 soak (also soaking) n .1 act of soaking 浸; 泡; 湿透: Give the sheets a good soak. 把床单好好泡一泡。 2 (infml 口) habitual drinker; alcoholic 酒徒; 酒鬼: Eg.Hes a dreadful old soak. 他可真是大酒鬼.soaked a. 1 completely wet 湿透: Youre soaked! 你全都湿透了! 2 be soaked in sth full of sth; steeped in sth 充满某事物; 沉浸于某事物之中: Eg. This house is soaked in memories. 这所房子经历了许多可纪念的事情.soaking a. very wet 极湿的: a soaking wet coat 很湿的大衣 28. slipperya.1) (of a surface) difficult to hold, stand on or move on without slipping because it is smooth, wet, polished, etc （指物体表面）光滑的, 滑的 a slippery road, floor, etc 滑的路面 地板等 2)(infml 口) (of a person) not to be trusted; unreliable （指人）狡猾的, 不可靠的: a slippery salesman 油嘴滑舌的推销员slipper n.拖鞋同tricky a.狡猾的, 机警的29. observationn. 1) C a spoken or written remark about sth. you have noticed评论2）C,U the process of watching sb. or sth. carefully for a period of time 观察；注意Idm：be under observation be carefully and closely watched 受严密监视: Eg.He was under observation by the police. 他受到警方严密监视。 keep sb. under observation watc