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Unit 4单词讲义
edge
词性:名词、动词
中文意思:边缘,刀刃,优势
英文释义:the outer limit or boundary of something; a cutting tool with a sharp, flat surface; an advantage over others
词源:来自古英语 "ēg",意为“边,边缘”
例句:The cat was sitting on the edge of the table.(猫坐在桌子的边缘。)
固定搭配:on the edge of(在……的边缘);edge out(排挤出去)
近义词:border, margin, brink
resist
词性:动词
中文意思:抵抗,反抗,抵制
英文释义:to oppose or fight against (something); to prevent (something) from being destroyed or damaged by fire, water, etc.
词源:来自拉丁语 "re-"(反对)和 "sistere"(站),意为“站在反对的立场上”
例句:I can't resist chocolate.(我无法抗拒巧克力。)
固定搭配:resist temptation(抵制诱惑);resist arrest(拒捕)
近义词:oppose, defy, withstand
battle
词性:名词、动词
中文意思:战斗,战役,斗争
英文释义:a violent conflict between two opposing groups; a fight or struggle, especially one that is long and difficult
词源:来自古英语 "bætian",意为“战斗”
例句:They fought a fierce battle against their enemies.(他们与敌人进行了一场激烈的战斗。)
固定搭配:battlefield(战场);battle scars(战争伤痕);battle it out(决一死战)
近义词:fight, combat, warfare
breath
词性:名词、动词
中文意思:呼吸,气息,微风
英文释义:the air that you take in when you breathe; a slight movement of air; a short period of time
词源:来自古英语 "breost",意为“呼吸”
例句:She took a deep breath before diving into the water.(她在跳入水中之前深吸了一口气。)
固定搭配:hold your breath(屏住呼吸);take a breather(休息一下);catch one's breath(喘口气)
近义词:inhalation, respiration, gasp
inspection
词性:名词
中文意思:检查,审查
英文释义:the act of examining something closely in order to learn about it or make sure that it is correct, safe, or satisfactory
词源:来自拉丁语的inspectio(查看)
例句:The building was closed for an annual fire safety inspection.
固定搭配:carry out/conduct an inspection进行检查
近义词:examination, audit, review
shock
词性:名词、动词
中文意思:震惊,冲击
英文释义:a sudden, violent disturbance; a severe emotional or mental disturbance; to cause someone to feel shocked or surprised
词源:来自中古英语的shok,意为震动,打击
例句:The news of her death came as a great shock to us all.
固定搭配:give/receive a shock感到震惊;electric shock电击
近义词:surprise, startle, jolt
envelop
词性:动词
中文意思:包围,覆盖
英文释义:to surround completely with something soft and flexible, such as a bla