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Unit1单词讲义
maple
词性:名词
中文意思:枫树,枫叶
英文释义:a tree or its leaf that has a bright red color in the fall
词源:来自中古英语 "mapel" 或 "meiple",意为“枫树”
例句:The leaves of the maple turn yellow in autumn.(枫树的叶子在秋天变黄。)
固定搭配:maple syrup(枫糖浆);maple leaf(枫叶)
近义词:sugar maple, red maple
snack
词性:名词/动词
中文意思:小吃,快餐;吃零食
英文释义:1) a small amount of food eaten between meals 2) to eat something in small amounts at a time
词源:来自中古英语 "snacc" 或 "snacke",意为“小食物”
例句:I usually have a snack in the afternoon.(我通常下午吃一点零食。)
固定搭配:snack bar(小吃店);snack food(零食食品)
近义词:light meal, nibble, morsel
cuisine
词性:名词
中文意思:烹饪风格,菜肴
英文释义:the style and methods of cooking used in a particular country or region
词源:来自拉丁语 "cūria",意为“烹饪”
例句:Italian cuisine is famous for its pasta dishes.(意大利菜以其面食而闻名。)
固定搭配:cuisine art(烹饪艺术);local cuisine(当地菜肴)
近义词:cooking, food, recipe
spicy
词性:形容词
中文意思:辛辣的,香辣的
英文释义:having a strong taste or smell of spices, especially chili peppers
词源:来自西班牙语 "especias",意为“香料”
例句:I can't eat spicy food because it gives me heartburn.(我不能吃辣的食物,因为它会让我感到胃灼热。)
固定搭配:spicy food(辣食);spicy flavor(辣味)
近义词:hot, piquant, pungent
dare
词性:动词/情态动词
中文意思:敢,敢于;挑战,激将
英文释义:1) to have the courage to do something dangerous or difficult 2) to challenge someone to do something or prove their ability
词源:来自古英语 "dæran",意为“冒险”
例句:I dare not climb that high ladder.(我不敢爬那么高的梯子。)
固定搭配:dare to do(敢于做);not dare to do(不敢做);daring act(大胆的行为)
近义词:venture, risk, challenge
marriage
词性:名词
中文意思:婚姻,结婚
英文释义:the legal union of two people as partners in a personal relationship that is recognized by law and society
词源:来自古英语 "mægþere",意为“联盟”或“联姻”
例句:They got married last year and are now enjoying their marriage.(他们去年结婚了,现在很享受他们的婚姻生活。)
固定搭配:marriage ceremony(婚礼);marriage certificate(结婚证);marriage counseling(婚姻咨询)
wedding
词性:名词
中文意思:婚礼,结婚仪式
英文释义:a ceremony in which a couple are married
词源:来自古英语 "wydrinc",意为“联结”或“结合”
例句:We attended their wedding last weekend.(我们上周末参加了他们的婚礼。)
固定搭配:wedding dress(婚纱);wedding cake(结婚蛋糕);wedding ring(结婚戒指)
近义词:marriage, matrimony, nupti