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人教版高中英语选修十一词汇表(含教材例句)
Book 11 Unit 1
1.△tectonic /tekˈtɒnɪk/adj. 地壳构造上的;起因于地壳运动的
New Zealand sits on two tectonic plates which are constantly moving and hitting into each other, causing a lot of geological activity, including earthquakes and volcanoes. 新西兰位于两个不停运动而又相互碰撞的地壳板块上,从而引起许多地震、火山等地质活动。(P2)
2.geological / ˌdʒi:ə'lɒdʒɪkl / adj. 地质学的;地质的
geology /dʒiˈɒlədʒi/ n. 地质学
3.plateau/ ˈplætəʊ / n. 高地;高原
In the centre of the island is an area called the Central Plateau, where most of New Zealand's volcanic activity occurs.岛屿中部叫做中部高原,新西兰的多数火山活动都是发生在这个地区。(P2)
4.backbone/ ˈbækbəʊn/ n. 脊椎;脊柱;主要山脉
A huge range of mountains, called the Southern Alps, form the backbone of the South Island. 山脉被称为南阿尔卑斯山脉,形成了南岛的脊梁。(P2)
5.graze / greɪz/ vi. 放牧;吃草
To the east of the mountains are plains and gentle hills used for farming and grazing sheep. 在山的东面是平原和温和的山丘,用来耕种和放牧羊群。(P2)
6.strip / strɪp/ n. 狭长的地域或水域
To the west is a narrow, coastal strip. 西面是一条窄窄的海岸带。(P2)
7.carve / kɑ:v/ vt. 雕刻;切开
8.paddle/ 'pædl/ vt