新视野大学英语第三册4b单词课文知识点分析

Engelbreits the Name, Cute Is My Game,恩格尔布赖特是我的名字，可爱是我的招牌,Unit 4 Section B,1. cute a. 1. charming and attractive 娇小可爱的a cute little baby逗人喜爱的小宝宝2. clever 聪明的，伶俐的She has a really cute idea. 她有一个精明绝顶的主意。cuteness n. U being cute可爱 cutie n. 漂亮女孩，悄人儿，大好人,3. crush v.1.upset or shock sb. badly 压倒，压垮Wine is made by crushing grapes. 葡萄酒是压榨葡萄制成的.2. defeat sb./sth. completely 打败她一拒绝, 我的希望就全都破灭了.Her refusal crushed all our hopes.,3. press sth. very hard so that it is broken压碎 压坏Dont crush the box, there are eggs inside. 别压坏箱子，里面有鸡蛋。,comedown n.C a fall in importance, rank, status, etc. 落泊；失势She used to have servants: Now she finds it a comedown to have to do the work herself. 她过去雇有佣人，而现在她得自己干活，觉得很委屈。,4. astonish vt. surprise sb. greatly 使震惊，使惊骇They were astonished at the extraordinary beauty of the picture.这幅画异乎寻常的美使他们感到十分惊讶.,5. calendar n.C a list that shows the days, weeks and months of a particular year 日历，月历，年历school calendar 校历,6. retail n.U the activity of selling goods to the public, usu. in small quantities 零售retail sales 零售额v. sell goods to the public in shops or by post 零售This model of computer is retailing at $650. 这种型号的计算机零售价是650美元。retailer n. C 零售商,7. annual a.a.1. for the period of one year 一年的an annual income, production, rainfall, subscription 年收入 产量 雨量 （预订）费. 2. happening or done once a year or every year 一年一次的；每年的annual event, meeting, report, show, 一年一次的大事 会议 报告 演出,n. C a book or magazine published once a year 年刊，年鉴the Football Annual for 19871987年的足球年刊anniversary n.周年纪念(日),8. bold a.1. (of peoples behavior) brave and confident; not afraid 勇敢的，无畏的bold warrior 无畏的战士 bold plans, tactics, etc 大胆的计划 战术等,2. not shy, esp. in a way that shows a lack of respect 冒失的，唐突的，鲁莽的He is a bold but sweet boy.他是一个冒失但又不失可爱的男孩子。3. (of printed letters) in thick, dark type 粗（字）体的，黑（字）体的,10. bare a.1. not covered by clothing 裸露的Dont walk around outside in your bare feet.不要光着脚在屋外到处走。2. empty; without its usual covering 空的；光秃的，无遮盖的Swept by the wind, the land was bare. 那片土地被风吹得光秃秃的。,11. distinct a.1. different in kind; separate 种类不同的，有区别的，分开的虽然这些植物看上去相似，但实际上它们是完全不同的。Although they look similar, these plants are actually quite distinct.,distinctive a. that distinguishes sth. by making it different from others 有特色的，与众不同的Shes got a very distinctive way of dressing. 她穿衣服很有特点。,12. elaborate a. complicated; carefully prepared and finished 精细复杂的，精心制作的Theyre making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.他们在为婚礼做极为周详的准备。v. 详细叙述The boss said he was leaving but refused to elaborate. 老板说他将离职，但拒绝细说。,border n. 1. C a band or pattern around the edge of sth., esp. for decoration |边；边饰a white handkerchief with a blue border 一块带蓝色花边的白手帕2. C the official dividing line between two countries 国界；边境The refugees escaped over the border. 难民越境逃亡。,13. comprisevt.1. have as parts or members 由. . 组成，包括，包含The class is comprised mainly of Italian and French students. 这个班级主要由来自意大利和法国的学生组成。2.be the parts or members of 组成，构成,Two small boys and a dog comprised the street entertainers only audience. 两个小男孩和一条狗成了街头艺人仅有的观众. 注意comprise can mean consist of or be composed of即由.形成 组成或构成:,The British Parliament comprises/consists of/is composed of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. 英国国会是由下议院和上议院组成的. 14. peach n. C a soft round fruit with orange-red skin, or a tree on which this grows 桃；桃树,15. acid a.1. severe and sharp 尖酸刻薄的，讽刺的When she spoke her tone was acid.她讲话时的语调很尖刻。2. 酸味的，酸的A lemon is an acid fruit. 柠檬是带酸味的水果。n.U, C 酸，酸性物质,16. imaginary a.existing only in the mind; not real 想像中的，虚构的The child was frightened by her imaginary fears.这孩子被想像中的恐惧吓坏了。imagine v.imagination n.,down-to-earth a. practical and honest实际的；切实的The ideas seem to be far more down-to-earth and sensible.这些想法似乎更切合实际、合乎情理。,17. humorous a.amusing or funny 幽默的，诙谐的humor hju:m n. 幽默, 诙谐, 心情,18. trademark n.1. C a distinctive characteristic 明显的特征，标记She gave one of her trademark smiles. 她给了一个她特有的微笑。2. C商标；牌号Nike is a registered trademark.耐克是一个注册商标。,19. feature vt. have as a prominent characteristic 以. . 为特征， 给. .以显著地位The town maintains many buildings featuring the architecture of the Ming and Qing dynasties.该镇保留着许多具有明清两代特色的建筑n.1. C a typical quality or important part 特点，特征，特色,an interesting feature of city life 城市生活的一个有趣特点2. C any of the noticeable parts of the face, body, structure, etc. 面貌，相貌original features of the building. 该建筑物的原始面貌3. C a special article in a newspaper or magazine about a particular subject 特写，专题报道,20. cigar n. C dried tobacco leaves rolled into a short stick, which people smoke 雪茄烟,21. illustration n.1. C 图解，插图2. C, U 说明，例证Illustration is often more useful than definition for showing what words mean. 用图解或示例解释词义往往比用定义解释更清楚.illustrate v.为（某物）作插图或图表; （用示例 图表等）说明, 阐明（某事物）,22. literary a. connected with literature 文学上的literary criticism/ theory文学批评/理论a literary journal 文学杂志literature n. 文学, 文艺, 著作,23. classic n.C a famous book, play, etc. which has a lasting value 经典作品，文学名著，杰作A Tale of Two Cities is my favorite English classic.双城记是我最喜爱的英国文学名著。a.1. (of a book, play, etc.) 经典的，一流的a classic novel, work of scholarship, game of football,最佳的小说 学术着作 足球赛. 2. having a simple, traditional style which is always fashionable 古典的，传统样式的a classic dress 传统的连衣裙,classical adj esp attrib 尤作定语of, relating to or influenced by the art and literature of ancient Greece and Rome 古希腊与古罗马文学艺术的; 受古希腊与古罗马文学艺术影响的: classical architecture古希腊与古罗马式的建筑风格. (a) （指音乐）古典的（风格严谨而传统的）: the classical music of India 印度的古典音乐.,24. influential a. having power or influence有影响力的，有说服力的an influential speech 有说服力的演说a committee of influential businessmen, union leaders, etc由有权势的商界人士 工会领袖等组成的委员会. influence v. n.,25. venture n.C a project which is new and often risky, because one cannot be sure that it will succeed 投机活动，商业冒险v. risk going somewhere or doing sth. that might be dangerous 冒险，敢于The mouse never ventured far from its hole. 老鼠从来不敢离开窝太远.,Nothing ventured, nothing gained.nothing venture, nothing gain/win (saying 谚) 不敢冒险就一事无成; 不入虎穴, 焉得虎子. joint venture 合资adventure n. 冒险, 冒险经历 v. 冒险,26. commercen. U the activities that are involved in buying and selling goods 商业，贸易the world of commerce and industry工商界commercial a. 商业的; 贸易的,27. plungev.1. go, jump, dive, fall, etc. suddenly and with force into sth.纵身投入，一头进入We ran down to the beach and plunged into the sea.我们跑下海滩，跳入海中。2. (cause to) enter a certain state or condition （使）陷入He plunged deep into thought.他陷入沉思。,29. sample n.C a small amount of sth. which can be tested to show what the rest is or should be like 样品，式样sample pack 馈赠的小包样品.vt.try out or examine sth. by taking a sample 抽样检查；试用sample the delights of Chinese food 品尝中国美食,31. dragon n.C a large imaginary animal, usu. with wings, a long tail and fire coming out of its mouth 龙（想像中有翅有尾、能吐火的动物）The Chinese understanding of dragon is different from that of Westerners.中国人对龙的理解与西方人不一样。,32. myth n. C, U 神话Greek myth 希腊神话mythical a.1. existing only in myths 神话的，只存在于神话中的Robin Hood is a mythical hero.罗宾汉是传说中的英雄。2. imaginary and not real 虚构的，不真实的,34. licensevt.give official permission for sth. 给. . 发放许可证，准许Have you licensed your car?你给汽车办执照了吗？,n.1. C an official document showing that permission has been given to own, use or do sth. 许可证，执照We had a license to sell beer.我们过去有出售啤酒的许可证。2. U permission 许可，准许Why give these people license to enter the place?为什么准许这些人进入这个地方？,35. copyright n.C, U the right in law to be the only producer or seller of a book, play, movie, record, etc. for a fixed period of time版权The writer has the copyright for the play.作者拥有该剧本的版权。,36. sunrise n.C, U the time in the morning when the sun first comes into the sky, or the appearance of the sky at that time 日出（时分）sunset n.日落,37. distributionn.1. U the transport and supply of goods, etc. to various people or places （物资等的）运送2. U giving or being given to each of several people 分发，分配The meeting discussed the fair distribution of income and wealth. 会议讨论了公平分配收入和财富的问题。,3. C, U arrangement of sth. within an area 分布，分布状态The pine tree has a very wide distribution. 松树的分布很广。distribute v. distribju:tvt. 分配, 散布, 分发,38. decoratevt. add sth. to (an object or a place), esp. in order to make it more attractive 装饰，装潢他们用鲜花装饰教室。They decorated the classroom with fresh flowers. decoration ,dekreinn. 装饰, 装饰品,39. studio n.1.C a room where an artist or photographer works 工作室，画室，摄影室2. C a specially equipped room where television or radio programs or music recording are made演播室，播音室，录音室,4. with an eye toshowing an interest in or concern for 关注The greeting cards are finely made, with an eye to colour and style. 这些贺卡做得很精致，色彩和风格很讲究。,6. dress up wear ones best clothes 穿着盛装Dont bother to dress up come as you are.不必为着装费心，你就穿平常的衣服来吧。,11. show upappear 出现The dust on the shelf shows up in the sunlight. 在阳光照射下能看见架子上有灰尘.,12. have/keep/with ones feet (planted/set) on the ground (be) realistic and practical 实事求是（的），脚踏实地（的）Other people dream of things they will never have, but she has her feet firmly on the ground.别人梦想他们得不到的东西，而她则实事求是。,Mrs. Smith was a dreamer, but her husband was a man with his feet on the ground. 史密斯太太是个空想家，而她丈夫则是个脚踏实地的人。,14. date back tohave existed since 始于（某时期）The custom dates back to the time when men wore swords. 这个风俗还在人们佩剑时就已经有了。,15. take off(of an idea, a product, etc.) suddenly become successful or popular （指思想、产品等）突然受欢迎，流行After a slow start, the plan soon took off and was accepted by all the directors.这项计划开始施行得很慢，但很快就见成效了，并为所有的董事所接受。,turn d