高级英语下册第二课词汇.doc

第二课词汇(Vocabulary)thread (v.) : pass through by twisting，turning，or weaving in and out穿过，通过 -pomegranate (n.) : a round fruit with a red，leathery rind and many seeds covered with red，juicy，edible flesh；the bush or small tree that bears it石榴；石榴树 -chant (n.) : a simple liturgical song in which a string of syllables or words is sung to each tune(礼拜仪式唱的)单调的歌 -bier (n.) : a platform or portable framework on which a coffin or corpse is placed棺材架；尸体架 -hack (v.) : break up(1and)with a hoe，mattock，etc(用锄等)翻地，挖(土) -oblong (adj.) : longer than broad；elongated长方形的 -lumpy (adj.) : full of lumps；covered with lumps多块状物的；凹凸不平的 -hummocky (a.) : full of or looking like low，rounded hills布满小丘的；似小圆丘的 -derelict (adj.) : deserted by the owner；abandoned；forsaken无主的；被遗弃的 -lot (n.) : a plot of ground一块地 -undifferentiated (adj.) : without clear qualities or distinctive characteristics无区别的；无显著特点的 -mound (n.) : a heap or bank of earth，sand，etcbuilt over a grave，in a fortification，etc土堆；堤；坟堆 -prickly (adj.) : full of prickles多刺的 -prickly pear : any of a genus of cactus plants having cylindrical or large，flat，oval stem joints and edible fruits仙人掌(属) -bumpy (adj.) : full of bumps；rough；jolting崎岖不平的；颠簸的；震摇的 -gazelle (n.) : any of various small，swift，graceful antelopes瞪羚 -hindquarter (n.) : either of the two hind legs and the adjoining loin of a carcass of veal，beef，lamb，etc；p1.the hind part of a fourlegged animal(牛、羊、猪等 的)后腿肉；复(四肢动物的)后躯 -nibble (v.) : take small，cautious，or gentle bites小口地咬；谨慎地咬(啃) -butt (v.) : strike or push with the head or horns：ram with the head(用头或角)撞击；顶撞 -midair (n.) : any point in space，not in contact with the ground or other surface空中；上空 -navvy (n.) : n unskilled laborer，as on canals，roads，etc劳工；无特殊技术的工人 -sidle (v.) : move sideways，espin a shy or stealthy manner(羞怯或偷偷地)侧身行走 -stow (v.) : pack or store away；fill by packing in an orderly way装载；装进；收藏 -municipality （n。）： a city，town. etchaving its own incorporated government for local affairs自治市(或镇) -ghetto (n.) : (in certain European cities)a section to which Jews were formerly restricted(某些欧洲城市中从前的)犹太人居住区 -sore (adj.) : giving or feeling physical pain；painful疼痛的；感到疼痛的 -skullcap (n.) : a light，closefitting，brimless cap，usually worn indoors(室内戴的)无沿便帽 -infest (v.) : overrun or inhabit in large numbers，usually so as to be harmful or bothersome；swarm in or over(虫害等)侵扰；骚扰；蔓延 -booth (n.) : a stall for the sale of goods，as at markets or fairs(市场或集市上的)货摊；摊店，摊棚 -prehistoric (adj.) : pertaining to ancient times，very old-fashioned老式的；古旧的 -warp (v.) : become bent or twisted out of shape变弯曲；变歪 -frenzied (adj.) : full of uncontrolled excitement疯狂的，狂乱的 -clamor (v.) : make a loud confused noise or shout；cry out喧嚷，喧嚣，吵闹 -grope (v.) : feel or search about blindly，hesitantly，or uncertainly摸索；探索 -self-contained (adj.) : having within oneself or itself all that is necessary；self-sufficient，as a community自给自足的 -witchcraft (n.) : the power or practices of witches: black magic；sorcery巫术；魔法 -square (adj.colloq.) : satisfying；solid；substantial口令人满意的；充实的 -conspicuous (adj.) : attracting attention by being unexpected，unusual，outstanding惹人注目的，显眼的 -grove (n.) : orchard果园 -legionnaire (n.) : a member of a legion军团的成员 -backbreaking (adj.) : requiring great physical exertion；very tiring费劲的；辛苦的，累人的 -desolate (adj.) : uninhabited；deserted荒无人烟的，荒凉的 -lucerne (n.) : a type of plant whose leaves grow in groups of three and which is used for feeding farm animals紫花苜蓿 -fodder (n.) : gorse food for cattle，horses，sheep，etc. as cornstalks，hay and straw(牛、马、羊的)粗饲料；饲草 -yoke (v.) : put a yoke on；join together；link用轭连起；连合；连结 -harrow (n.) : a heavy frame with spikes or sharpedged disks，drawn by a horse 0r tractor and used for breaking up and leveling plowed ground，covering seeds，rooting up weeds，etc耙 -furrow (n.) : a narrow groove made in the ground by a plow沟，畦；犁沟 -trickle (n.) : the act of trickling；a slow，small flow滴，淌；细流 ； -subsoil (n.) : the layer of soil beneath the surface soil底土，下层土，-file（n.）: a line of persons or things situated one behind another 纵队-mummify (v.) : shrivel or dry up干瘪；枯干；成木乃伊状 -hobble (v.) : go unsteadily，haltingly，etc蹒跚 -leathery (adj.) : 1ike leather in appearance or texture. tough and flexible(外观或质地)似皮革的；坚韧的，粗硬的 -infuriate (v.) : cause to become very angry；enrage(使)发怒，激怒 -damnably (adv.) : execrably该诅咒地；极坏地 -packsaddle (n.) : a saddle with fastenings to secure and balance the load carried by a pack animal驮鞍 -bridle (n.) : a head harness for guiding a horse马勒 -halter (n.) : a rope，cord，strap，etc，usually with a headstall，for tying or leading an animal；a bitless headstall，with or without a lead rope缰绳；(马)笼头 -gut (n.usuin p1.) : the bowels；entrails常用复内脏 -plight (n.) : condition or state of affairs；esp，now, an awkwardsad，or dangerous situation情况；状态；(现尤指)苦境；困境或险境 -gall (v.) : injure or make sore by rubbing；chafe擦伤，擦痛；磨 -stork (n.) : any of a family of large，longlegged，mostly oldworld wading birdshaving a long neck and bill，and related to the herons鹳 -reach-medown (adjcolloq.) : secondhand or readymade(衣服)用旧的；别人用过的；现成的 -khaki (adj.) : made of khaki(cloth)卡其(布)制的 -squash (v.) : force ones way；squeeze挤进，挤入 -slump (v.) : have a drooping posture or gait低头弯腰(而行)；消沉 -inquisitive (adj.) : inclined to ask many questions or seek information；eager to learn好询问的；好奇的 -syphilis (n.) : an infectious venereal disease，caused by a spirochete and usually transmitted by sexual intercourse or acquired congenitally梅毒 -garrison (n.) : troops stationed in a fort or fortified place驻军；卫戍部队 -charger (n.) : a horse ridden in battl