考研英语核心词汇速成胜经Unit 32

1、考研英语核心词汇速成胜经Unit 32 一、      真题文章（1995年text 2）There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as an external result or product that can easily be identified and measured. The worker who gets a

2、 promotion, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language-all these are examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts. By contrast, the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since by definition it is a journey and

3、not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way. The process is not the road itself, but rather the attitudes and feelings people have, their caution or courage, as they encounter new experiences and unexpected obstacles. In this process , the journey never really ends; there are always new wa

4、ys to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept . In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to confront the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may "fail" at first. How we see ourselves as we try a new w

5、ay of being is essential to our ability to grow. Do we perceive ourselves as quick and curious? If so, then we tend to take more chances and to be more open to unfamiliar experiences. Do we think we're shy and indecisive? Then our sense of timidity can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and n

6、ot to take a step until we know the ground is safe. Do we think we're slow to adapt to change or that we' re not smart enough to cope with a new challenge? Then we are likely to take a more passive role or not try at all.         These feelings of inse

7、curity and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow. If we do not confront and overcome these internal fears and doubts, if we protect ourselves too much, then we cease to grow. We become trapped inside a shell of our own making .二、      译文&

8、#160;对成长的看法基本上有两种：一种把成长看成是结果，一种把它看成是过程。人们大多把个人成长看成是容易识别和衡量的外部结果。工人得到了晋升，学生的成绩有了提高，外国人学会了一门新语言所有这些都是取得了能显示出他们努力的可衡量结果的例子。 相比之下，个人成长的过程却比较难以确定，因为从定义上可以看出，它是一个旅程，而不是旅程中特定的标志或里程碑。这个过程指的并不是道路本身，而是人们在遭遇新的体验和预料不到的挫折时的态度和情感，勇气和忧虑。在这个过程中，这一旅程永远没有终点，总是有新的体验，新的尝试和新的挑战。 为了实现个人成长，探索新道路，人们需要有愿意冒风险的精神，人们

9、要有勇于面对未知的世界的精神，人们要有敢于接受开始时也许就会失败的可能性。我们在探索新路的时候如何看待自己，这对我们的成长能力是至关重要的。我们是否认为自己头脑灵活、好奇心强？如果是这样，我们会更愿意冒风险，更愿意尝试不熟悉的体验。我们是否认为自己羞怯而缺乏主见？如果这样，那么胆怯会使我们犹豫、行动缓慢，在迈出一步之前总是先要确定路况是否安全。我们是否认为自己调整自我以适应变化很慢，或我们是否认为自己不够聪明，无法迎接新的挑战？这样的话，我们可能会采取更加被动的态度，或者根本就不去尝试新的事物。 如果我们要去改变自我并成长的话，这些不安全感和自我怀疑都是不可避免的和必经的。如果无法面

10、对和克服这些内心的恐惧和疑虑，如果我们对自己过分保护，那我们就会停止成长，我们就会作茧自缚。三、      考研核心词汇 external / eks5tE:nl / adj. 1外部的, 客观的, 医外用的2外国的n. 外部, 外面例 An internal sense of righteousness dwindles into an external concern for reputation? A. R. Gurney, Jr.)“内心的正义感变成对外在名誉的关心”(小A.R.格尼)同义 exterior ， outer，

11、outside， surface 反义 internal / in5tE:nl / adj. 内在的, 国内的measure / 5meVE / n. 1尺寸, 量度器, 量度标准2方法, 测量, 措施 vt. 1测量, 测度, 估量2分派, 权衡, 调节 vi. 量例 1测量：The standard kilogram is maintained as a measure of mass.标准的千克是测量质量的量度 2较量She measured her power with that of a dangerous adversary.她拿自己的力量和危险的敌手进行较量同义 appraise

12、 ，assess ，compare， estimate ，grade， rank ，rate ，size固定搭配 measure up （常与to连用）合格；符合（标准）contrast / 5kCntrAst / vt. 使与.对比, 使与.对照 vi. 和.形成对照 n. 对比, 对照, (对照中的)差异例 My new school was a welcome contrast to the one before.我的新学校比以前的好多了。同义 compare， liken， match， measure definition /7defi5niFEn / n. 1定义2解说3 精确度,

13、 (轮廓影像等的)清晰度例 Good photographs have definition. 好的照片都很清晰。派生 define / di5fain / vt. 定义, 详细说明definite / 5definit / adj. 明确的, 一定的specific / spi5sifik / n. 1特效药2细节 adj. 1详细而精确的, 明确的2特殊的, 特效的, 生物种的例 I want a specific answer. 我想要一个明确的回答。同义 definite ，fixed， particular ，precise， special 反义 general / 5dVenEr

14、El / n. 1普通2将军3概要 adj. 1一般的, 普通的2综合的, 概括的, 全面的, 大体的 n. 常规派生 specify / 5spesifai / vt. 1指定2详细说明, 列入清单specification / 7spesifi5keiFEn / n. 详述, 规格, 说明书, 规范signpost / 5saInpEJst/ n. 路标例 We usually put up signposts on the highway for the drivers.我们经常在高速公路上为司机们设立些路标。landmark / 5lAndmB:k / n. 1(航海)陆标, 地界标,

15、 里程碑2划时代的事例 The Potala Palace is Tibets cardinal landmark and a structure that deserves a place as one of the wonders of eastern architecture.布达拉宫是西藏标志性的建筑，它能被认为是东方建筑的奇迹之一。同义 milestone ，pointattitude / 5Atitju:d / n. 1姿势, 态度，意见例 People's attitude towards the skyscrapers varies widely.人们对这些摩天大楼的态

16、度很不相同。同义 opinion ，position ，standpoint ，viewpointencounter / in5kauntE / v. 遭遇, 遇到, 相遇 n. 遭遇, 遭遇战例 The young scientists encountered many difficulties during their exploration.年轻的科学家们在探险期间遇到了许多困难。同义 battle， collide， come across， confront ，meet， opposeobstacle / 5CbstEkl / n. 障碍, 妨害物例 We combat obstac

17、les in order to get repose? Henry Adams). “为了获得歇息，我们与困难斗争”（亨利·亚当斯）。 同义 barrier， block， deterrent ，hindrance ，hitch， impediment obstruction， snag ，stoppage反义 help / help / n. 帮忙, 补救办法, 助手, 治疗, <美>佣工 vt. 帮助, 助长, 接济, 治疗, 款待 vi. 有用, 救命, 招待challenge / 5tFAlindV / n. 挑战 vt. 向.挑战例 He challenged

18、me to play another tennis game.他向我挑战要我跟他再打一场网球。同义 confront, dare ,defy ,dispute, doubt ,question 派生 challenging / 5tFAlindViN / adj. 引起挑战性兴趣的, 挑逗的risk / risk / vt. 冒.的危险 n. 冒险, 风险例 His action risked a sharp reprisal.他的行为冒着极可能遭到报复的危险同义 chance, endanger ,expose, gamble ,hazard ,imperil, jeopardize ,ve

19、nture反义 safety / 5seifti / n. 安全, 保险, 安全设备, 保险装置固定搭配 runtake the risk of doing sth. 冒险做某事；take no risks 慎重行事；at risk 在危险中；confront / kEn5frQnt / vt. 使面临, 对抗例 I wish to confront my accuser in a court of law.我希望和控告我的人当庭对质同义 encounter, face , oppose派生 confrontation / 7kCnfrQn5teiFEn / n. 面对, 面对面, 对质ess

20、ential / i5senFEl / adj. 1本质的, 实质的, 基本的2提炼的, 精华的n. 1本质, 实质2要素, 要点例 What is the essential difference between these two economic systems?这两种经济体制的本质区别是什么?同义 basic, fundamental, important, necessary , needed, required , vital派生 essence / 5esns / n. 基本, 哲本质, 香精perceive / pE5si:v / vt. 察觉 v. 感知, 感到, 认识到例

21、I perceived that I could not make her change her mind.我发觉我不能使她改变她的主意。同义 detect, distinguish, experience, feel make out, observe, recognize sense派生 perception / pE5sepFEn / n.理解, 感知, 感觉, DPS公司出的数字影像压缩卡 perceptive / pE5septiv / adj. 有理解的tend / tend / vi . 趋向, 往往是 vt. 照管, 护理例 People under stress tend t

22、o express their full range of potential.处于压力下的人容易发挥自己全部的潜力。同义 administer, attend , bend , care for, foster, help , incline 派生 tendency / 5tendEnsi / n. 趋向, 倾向indecisive / 7 indi5saisiv / adj. 非决定性的例 There are no indecisive boundaries between the two opinions.这两种意见界线分明。反义 decisive / di5saisiv / adj.

23、决定性的timidity / ti5miditi / n. 胆怯例 His timidity prevented him from asking her to the dance . 他由于胆怯没敢邀请她去参加舞会。派生 timid / 5timid / adj. 胆小的, 羞怯的hesitate / 5heziteit / v. 犹豫, 踌躇, 不愿例 He hesitated before he answered because he didn't know what to say. 他在回答之前犹豫了一下，因为他不知道说什么。同义 falter， flounder， let up

24、 ，pause， rest， waver反义 dare ，decide ，determine派生 hesitation / 7hezi5teiFEn / n. 犹豫, 踌躇cope / kEup / vi. (善于)应付, (善于)处理例 She is not a competent driver and can't cope with driving in heavy traffic."她不是个能干的司机,在交通拥挤时就开不好车。"同义 face， put up ，struggle insecurity / 7insi5kjuEriti / n. 不安全, 不安全

25、感例 The childs feeling of insecurity was caused by his mothers early death . 这孩子无依无靠的感觉是由于他母亲早死所造成的。反义 security / si5kjuEriti / n. 安全派生 secure / si5kjuE / adj. 安全的, 可靠的, 放心的, 无虑的 v. 保护unavoidable / 5QnE5vCidEbl / adj. 不能避免的, 不能取消的例 an unavoidable accident 必然会发生的事故同义 certain， inescapable， inevitable ，

26、 sure反义 avoidable / E5vCidEbl / adj. 可避免的overcome / 7EuvE5kQm / vt. 战胜, 克服, 胜过 vi. 得胜例 We were overcome with joy. 我们喜出望外。同义 conquer ，defeat， drive off， frustrate， overpower， surmount 反义 submit / sEb5mit / v. 使)服从, (使)顺从 vt. 提交, 递交cease / si:s / v. 停止, 终了例 We worked without cease to get the project f

27、inished on time.我们不停地生产以便按时完成计划同义 discontinue， end， halt， quit ，stop反义 begin / bI5In/ v. 开始, 首先固定搭配 cease out 绝迹； cease to be 不再是；cease to be in force 失效；cease to be in effect 失效；四、    强化练习 1.      We _ the length of a race in meters, but the length of th

28、e long jump event in feet and inches.A. abandon B. discard C. attain D. measure2.      There are 18.2 million Americans with diabetes(糖尿病) - and nearly one-third of them (or 5.2 million people) do not know it! Take this test to see if you are at _ for having or developing di

29、abetes. A. risk B. gate C. edge D. safety3.      Defining disability is difficult because there are dozens of _ each with a purpose to it.A. definitions B. consumption C. associations D. attendance4.      If you ever need anything please don't _

30、to ask someone else first.A. think B. assure C. hesitate D. agree5.      "It's more difficult for unwed(未婚的) mothers to get married, and if they do, they _ to not marry well," said Zhenchao Qian, associate professor of sociology at Ohio State University.A. likely B. tend C. suffer D. condemn6.      A group of Turkish female activists _ invasion of Iraq, turning a session designed to highlight the empowerment of women into a raw display of anger at U.S. policy in the region.A. conformed B. conceded C. con