Unit 4 Breaking boundaries 单词语境背诵清单-2024-2025学年高中英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第二册

Unit 4单词 1. boundary [ˈbaʊndri] (n.) 分界线；边界 - The fence marks the boundary of our property. - 栅栏标志着我们财产的边界。 2. statistic [stəˈtɪstɪk] (n.) （一项）统计数据 - The statistic shows a significant increase in sales this year. - 统计数据显示今年销售额显著增加。 3. assist [əˈsɪst] (v.) 协助，帮助 - He assisted the police with their inquiries. - 他协助警方进行询问。 4. tackle [ˈtækl] (v.) 处理，对付（难题） - The government plans to tackle the issue of air pollution. - 政府计划解决空气污染问题。 5. vital [ˈvaɪtl] (adj.) 极其重要的 - Water is vital for life. - 水对生命至关重要。 6. comrade [ˈkɑːmreɪd] (n.) 同志；朋友 - They fought side by side and became comrades in arms. - 他们并肩作战，成为了战友。 7. tragic [ˈtrædʒɪk] (adj.) 悲惨的，不幸的 - The accident was a tragic loss for the family. - 这场事故对这个家庭来说是悲惨的损失。 8. Ebola [ˈiːbɔːlə] (n.) 埃博拉病毒 - Researchers are working on a vaccine for Ebola. - 研究人员正在研发埃博拉病毒的疫苗。 9. combat [ˈkɑːmbæt] (v.) 防止，抑制 - The city is taking measures to combat crime. - 城市正在采取措施打击犯罪。 10. relieve [rɪˈliːv] (v.) 给（某人）换班 - She came to relieve me at the desk. - 她来接替我值班。 11. specialist [ˈspɛʃəlɪst] (n.) 专家 - I consulted a specialist about my knee injury. - 我咨询了一位专家关于我的膝盖伤势。 12. infectious [ɪnˈfɛkʃəs] (adj.) 传染性的 - The disease is highly infectious and can spread quickly. - 这种疾病传染性很强，传播迅速。 13. clinic [ˈklɪnɪk] (n.) 诊所；门诊部 - I need to make an appointment at the dental clinic. - 我需要在牙科诊所预约。 14. disinfect [ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt] (v.) 为……消毒，给……杀菌 - Remember to disinfect the wound before bandaging it. - 记得在包扎伤口前先消毒。 15. outbreak [ˈaʊtbreɪk] (n.) 爆发，突然发生 - There was an outbreak of measles at the school. - 学校爆发了麻疹疫情。 16. devotion [dɪˈvoʊʃən] (n.) 奉献 - His devotion to his work is admirable. - 他对工作的奉献精神令人钦佩。 17. vomit [ˈvɑmɪt] (n.) 呕吐物 - The smell was so strong that he had to suppress his vomit. - 气味太强烈了，他不得不忍住呕吐。 18. miracle [ˈmɪrəkl] (n.) 意外的幸运事；奇迹 - Her recovery was nothing short of a miracle. - 她的康复简直就是一个奇迹。 19. van [væn] (n.) 小型货车 - The movers packed all our belongings into the van. - 搬家工人把所有的行李都打包进了货车。 20. twin [twɪn] (adj.) 双胞胎的 - She has an identical twin sister. - 她有一个同卵双胞胎妹妹。 21. ward [wɔːrd] (n.) 病房 - He was moved to a different ward after his surgery. - 手术后他被转移到了另一个病房。 22. compensate [ˈkɑːmpenseɪt] (v.) 弥补，补偿 - The company agreed to compensate the workers for their lost wages. - 公司同意补偿工人们失去的工资。 23. collaborate [kəˈlæbəreɪt] (v.) 合作，协作 - The two countries will collaborate on a new scientific research project. - 这两个国家将合作进行一个新的科学研究项目。 24. mankind [mænˈkaɪnd] (n.) 人类 - Mankind has made great strides in space exploration. - 人类在太空探索方面取得了巨大进步。 25. realistic [ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk] (adj.) （目标、希望）能够实现的 - It's important to have realistic expectations when starting a new job. - 开始新工作时，有现实的期望是很重要的。 26. minority [maɪˈnɔːrəti] (n.) 少数派；少数 - The minority group has been fighting for their rights. - 少数派一直在为他们的权利而斗争。 27. cast [kæst] (v.) 选派（角色） - The director has not yet cast the lead role for the play. - 导演还没有为这部戏剧选派主角。 28. inclusive [ɪnˈkluːsɪv] (adj.) 包容广阔的 - The school aims to be inclusive of all students, regardless of their background. - 学校旨在包容所有学生，不论他们的背景如何。 29. culture shock (n.) 文化冲击 - Many expatriates experience culture shock when they first move to a new country. - 许多外籍人士在首次搬到一个新国家时会经历文化冲击。 30. joint [dʒɔɪnt] (adj.) 联合的，共同的 - They signed a joint agreement to cooperate on the project. - 他们签署了一份共同协议来合作这个项目。 31. harmonious [hɑːrˈmoʊniəs] (adj.) 和睦的，融洽的 - The team worked in a harmonious and efficient manner. - 团队以和谐高效的方式工作。 32. mutual [ˈmjuːtʃuəl] (adj.) 共有的，共同的 - They have a mutual interest in music. - 他们对音乐有共同的兴趣。 33. rewarding [rɪˈwɔːrdɪŋ] (adj.) 值得做的，有意义的 - Volunteering at the shelter was a very rewarding experience. - 在庇护所做志愿者是一次非常有意义的经历。 34. mount [maʊnt] (v.) 走上，登上 - We need to mount the stairs to reach the second floor. - 我们需要走上楼梯才能到达二楼。 35. civil [ˈsɪvəl] (adj.) 公民的，国民的 - Civil rights are protected by the constitution. - 民权受到宪法的保护。 36. civil war (n.) 内战 - The country suffered greatly during the civil war. - 这个国家在内战期间遭受了巨大的苦难。 37. slave [sleɪv] (n.) 奴隶 - In the past, many people were treated as slaves. - 过去，许多人被当作奴隶对待。 38. confederate [ˈkɑːnfəderət] (adj.) （美国内战期间）南部联邦的 - He was a general in the Confederate army. - 他是南部联邦军队的一位将军。 39. union [ˈjuːniən] (n.) 联邦 - The Union won the American Civil War. - 联邦赢得了美国内战。 40. civilian [sɪˈvɪliən] (adj.) 平民的；百姓的 - Many civilian lives were lost in the conflict. - 许多平民在冲突中丧生。 41. division [dɪˈvɪʒən] (n.) 分歧，分裂 - The country is facing political division. - 这个国家正面临政治分歧。 42. bring forth (phrase) 使产生，使出现 - The new policy brought forth significant changes. - 新政策带来了重大变化。 43. conceive [kənˈsiːv] (v.) 构想，设想 - She conceived the idea for a new business. - 她构想了一个新生意的点子。 44. liberty [ˈlɪbərti] (n.) 自由 - They fought for liberty and justice. - 他们为自由和正义而战。 45. dedicate [ˈdɛdɪkeɪt] (v.) 致力于，献身于 - He dedicated his life to helping others. - 他致力于帮助他人。 46. endure [ɪnˈdʊr] (v.) 持续存在 - The building has endured for centuries. - 这座建筑已经存在了几个世纪。 47. battlefield [ˈbætəldeld] (n.) 战场 - The battlefield was a place of great tragedy. - 战场是一个悲剧发生的地方。 48. portion [ˈpɔːrʃən] (n.) 一部分 - A portion of the profits will be donated to charity. - 部分利润将捐赠给慈善机构。 49. altogether [ˌɔːltəˈɡɛðər] (adv.) 完全 - The plan is not altogether clear. - 这个计划完全不清晰。 50. consecrate [ˈkɑːnsɪkreɪt] (v.) 宣布……为神圣之处 - The land was consecrated for the building of a new church. - 这片土地被宣布为建造新教堂的神圣之地。 51. hallow [hæloʊ] (v.) 使成为神圣 - The ancient site is a hallowed ground for the tribe. - 这个古老的遗址对部落来说是神圣的土地。 52. detract [dɪˈtrækt] (v.) 减低，破坏，损害 - Nothing can detract from the importance of this event. - 没有什么可以减低这个事件的重要性。 53. nobly [ˈnoʊbli] (adv.) 高尚地，崇高地 - He nobly sacrificed his own safety to save others. - 他崇高地牺牲了自己的安全来拯救他人。 54. in vain (phrase) 白白地 - All our efforts were in vain as the project was cancelled. - 我们所有的努力都白费了，因为项目被取消了。 55. perish [ˈpɛrɪʃ] (v.) 死亡 - Many plants and animals have perished due to climate change. - 许多植物和动物因气候变化而死亡。 56. influential [ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl] (adj.) 有影响力的 - She is an influential figure in the world of fashion. - 她是时尚界有影响力的人物。 57. communist [ˈkɑːmjənɪst] (adj.) 共产主义的 - The country adopted a communist system after the war. - 这个国家在战后采用了共产主义制度。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$