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人教版必修三
Unit 2 Morals and Virtues
重点词汇讲解 Language Points
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① majority /məˈdʒɒrəti/ n. 大多数;大部分
派生词:major adj. 主要的 n. 专业
【课文原句】 The majority of people respect those who keep their word.
大多数人都敬重信守诺言的人。
【高考链接】 Oaks and sweetgums currently account for a majority of the city's trees. (2026·新高考I卷)
【用法搭配】
the majority of 大多数的
【语境应用】
① The majority of the students (be) willing to help others. (be)
① The majority of the students are (be) willing to help others. (be)
② (翻译)大多数人认为诚实是一种美德。
② The majority of people regard honesty as a virtue.
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② complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ vi. & vt. 抱怨;投诉
派生词:complaint n. 抱怨;投诉
【课文原句】 Instead of complaining, she chose to help those in need.
她没有抱怨,而是选择帮助有需要的人。
【高考链接】 You can't expect your child to work with enthusiasm while you're complaining about the chores. (2026·新高考II卷)
【用法搭配】
complain about / of 抱怨……
make a complaint 投诉
【语境应用】
① There is no point in about things you cannot change. (complain)
① There is no point in complaining about things you cannot change. (complain)
② (翻译)她从不抱怨工作的辛苦。
② She never complains about the hardship of her work.
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③ respond /rɪˈspɒnd/ vi. 回答;回应;做出反应 (n. response 回应)
派生词:response n. 回应;答复 responsive adj. 反应积极的
【课文原句】 A kind person always responds to others' needs with warmth.
善良的人总是热情地回应他人的需要。
【高考链接】 I forced a smile, unsure how to respond further. (2025·新课标II卷)
【用法搭配】
respond to 对……做出回应
in response to 作为对……的回应
【语境应用】
① The whole class made a warm to her speech. (respond)
① The whole class made a warm response to her speech. (respond)
② (翻译)听到这个消息,他立刻做出了回应。
② On hearing the news, he responded immediately.
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④ reject /rɪˈdʒekt/ vt. 拒绝接受;不予录用
派生词:rejection n. 拒绝,不录用,不够关心
【课文原句】 He firmly rejected the money offered as a bribe.
他坚决拒绝了作为贿赂送来的钱。
【高考链接】 Gunter accepted my business card but rejected my watch. (2024·新课标I卷)
【用法搭配】
reject an offer / a plan 拒绝提议
a rejection letter 回绝信
【语境应用】
① Her application was because she handed it in too late. (reject)
① Her application was rejected because she handed it in too late. (reject)
② (翻译)他婉言拒绝了这份昂贵的礼物。
② He politely rejected the expensive gift.
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⑤ tend /tend/ vi. 倾向;趋于 vt. 照料
派生词:tendency n. 倾向;趋势
【课文原句】 People tend to trust those who are honest and reliable.
人们往往信任诚实可靠的人。
【高考链接】 Often due to various pressures, we tend to ignore our health. (2025·新课标II卷)
【用法搭配】
tend to do sth 往往会做某事
tendency to do sth. 倾向,偏好做某事
【语境应用】
① Overconfident people often show a to take risks. (tend)
① Overconfident people often show a tendency to take risks. (tend)
② (翻译)在压力之下,我们往往会忽视自己的健康。
② Under pressure, we tend to ignore our own health.
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⑥ retire /rɪˈtaɪə/ vi. & vt. 退休;退职;退出
派生词:retirement n. 退休 retired adj. 已退休的,已退职的
【课文原句】 After he retired, the old doctor still helped his neighbours.
退休之后,这位老医生仍然帮助邻里。
【高考链接】 When Mia Woods retired at 61, she knew she needed a plan. (2026·广州二模)
【用法搭配】
retire from 从……退休
retire (from sth.) (因伤)退出(比赛等)
【语境应用】
① The party is to honour a staff member who is next month. (retire)
① The party is to honour a staff member who is retiring next month. (retire)
② (翻译)退休后,她决心做些有意义的事。
② After she retired, she was determined to do something meaningful.
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⑦ scare /skeə/ vt. & vi. 惊吓;使害怕 n. 惊恐
派生词:scared adj. 害怕的 scary adj. 吓人的
【课文原句】 The loud thunder scared the little child badly.
巨大的雷声把小孩吓得不轻。
【高考链接】 Though scared speechless, I couldn't help noticing how beautiful they looked. (2026·深圳一模)
【用法搭配】
be scared of 害怕……
scare sb away 把某人吓跑
【语境应用】
① speechless, she could only stare at the huge wave. (scare)
① Scared speechless, she could only stare at the huge wave. (scare)
② (翻译)尽管吓得说不出话,他还是冲上前去救人。
② Though scared, he still rushed forward to save the man.
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⑧ replace /rɪˈpleɪs/ vt. 取代;代替;更换
派生词:replacement n. 替代;替代品
【课文原句】 Nothing can replace the warmth of a family reunion.
什么都无法取代家人团聚的温暖。
【高考链接】 Still, it cannot replace actual presence. (2026·深圳一模)
【用法搭配】
replace ... with ... 用……替换
be replaced by 被……取代
【语境应用】
① Face-to-face talks cannot be by online messages. (replace)
① Face-to-face talks cannot be replaced by online messages. (replace)
② (翻译)我们应该用耐心来取代抱怨。
② We should replace complaints with patience.
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⑨ whisper /ˈwɪspə/ vi. & vt. 低声说;耳语 n. 耳语
【课文原句】 She whispered a few words of comfort into his ear.
她在他耳边低声说了几句安慰的话。
【高考链接】 The library was Megan's peaceful kingdom, a place of quiet whispers and turning pages. (2026·深圳一模)
【用法搭配】
whisper to sb 对某人耳语
in a whisper 低声地
【语境应用】
① (翻译)她俯下身,在孩子耳边轻声说不要害怕。
① She bent down and whispered to the child not to be afraid.
② The library was a place of quiet and turning pages. (whisper)
② The library was a place of quiet whispers and turning pages. (whisper)
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⑩ memory /ˈmeməri/ n. 记忆;记忆力;回忆
派生词:memorise v. 记住 memorable adj. 难忘的
【课文原句】 The kind teacher left a warm memory in every student's heart.
这位善良的老师在每个学生心里留下温暖的回忆。
【高考链接】 Such encounters awaken the senses and create lasting memories. (2026·深圳一模)
【用法搭配】
in memory of 为纪念……
memories of 关于……的回忆
【语境应用】
① Such warm encounters create lasting for us. (memory)
① Such warm encounters create lasting memories for us. (memory)
② (翻译)人们建起这座桥以纪念那位英雄。
② People built the bridge in memory of the hero.
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⑪ tear /tɪə/ n. 眼泪;泪水
【课文原句】 Tears of joy ran down her face when they finally met.
他们终于相见时,她喜悦的泪水夺眶而出。
【高考链接】 Now, mornings that once began in tears end in joy. (2026·佛山一模)
【用法搭配】
in tears 流着泪
burst into tears 突然大哭
【语境应用】
① (翻译)读到这封信,她感动得热泪盈眶。
① Reading the letter, she was moved to tears.
② The little girl ran to her mother tears.
② The little girl ran to her mother in tears.
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⑫ harm /hɑːm/ n. & vt. 伤害;损害
派生词:harmful adj. 有害的 harmless adj. 无害的
【课文原句】 Telling lies does great harm to a friendship.
说谎会严重损害友谊。
【高考链接】 To reveal how stress harms health biologically. (2026·佛山一模)
【用法搭配】
do harm to 对……有害
be harmful to 对……有害
【语境应用】
① Too much pressure can be to both body and mind. (harm)
① Too much pressure can be harmful to both body and mind. (harm)
② (翻译)研究揭示了压力如何在生理上损害健康。
② The study reveals how stress harms health biologically.
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⑬ flexible /ˈfleksəbl/ adj. 灵活的;可变通的;柔韧的
派生词:flexibly adv. 灵活地 flexibility n. 灵活性
【课文原句】 A wise person stays flexible when facing difficulties.
聪明的人在面对困难时会保持变通。
【高考链接】 The flexible working hours and working from home is also attractive. (2023·全国甲卷)
【用法搭配】
flexible working hours 弹性工作时间
a more flexible approach 更灵活的方法
【语境应用】
① The new system allows us to arrange our time more . (flexible)
① The new system allows us to arrange our time more flexibly. (flexible)
② (翻译)弹性工作时间对年轻父母很有吸引力。
② Flexible working hours are attractive to young parents.
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【本单元重点词组】
Key Phrases & Expressions
1. tend to do sth
往往会做某事
2. carry sb through
帮助某人渡过难关
3. pass away
去世
4. in tears
流着泪
5. in despair
处于绝望中
6. in memory of
为纪念……
7. a great deal of
大量
8. first aid
急救
9. trip over
被……绊倒
10. moral dilemma
道德困境
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【真题演练】
A Devoted Doctor
Dr Lin, who cared deeply about every patient, was a famous doctor in old Beijing. After graduating from a top medical college, she turned down a well-paid job abroad and chose to work at home. Thanks to her outstanding skills, she was appointed (appoint) director of her department in 1941. She often reduced fees for poor patients and always treated them responsibly (responsible), which won her wide respect. Instead of complaining about the poor conditions, she made repeated attempts (attempt) to help those in need, delivering (deliver) over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Today her moving story has succeeded (succeed) in inspiring thousands of young people, who are determined to follow her example.
Dr Lin, who cared deeply about every patient, was a famous doctor in old Beijing. After graduating from a top medical college, she turned down a well-paid job abroad and chose to work at home. Thanks to her outstanding skills, she was appointed (appoint) director of her department in 1941. She often reduced fees for poor patients and always treated them responsibly (responsible), which won her wide respect. Instead of complaining about the poor conditions, she made repeated attempts (attempt) to help those in need, delivering (deliver) over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Today her moving story has succeeded (succeed) in inspiring thousands of young people, who are determined to follow her example.
Dr Lin, who cared deeply about every patient, was a famous doctor in old Beijing. After graduating from a top medical college, she turned down a well-paid job abroad and chose to work at home. Thanks to her outstanding skills, she was appointed (appoint) director of her department in 1941. She often reduced fees for poor patients and always treated them responsibly (responsible), which won her wide respect. Instead of complaining about the poor conditions, she made repeated attempts (attempt) to help those in need, delivering (deliver) over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Today her moving story has succeeded (succeed) in inspiring thousands of young people, who are determined to follow her example.
Dr Lin, who cared deeply about every patient, was a famous doctor in old Beijing. After graduating from a top medical college, she turned down a well-paid job abroad and chose to work at home. Thanks to her outstanding skills, she was appointed (appoint) director of her department in 1941. She often reduced fees for poor patients and always treated them responsibly (responsible), which won her wide respect. Instead of complaining about the poor conditions, she made repeated attempts (attempt) to help those in need, delivering (deliver) over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Today her moving story has succeeded (succeed) in inspiring thousands of young people, who are determined to follow her example.
Dr Lin, who cared deeply about every patient, was a famous doctor in old Beijing. After graduating from a top medical college, she turned down a well-paid job abroad and chose to work at home. Thanks to her outstanding skills, she was appointed (appoint) director of her department in 1941. She often reduced fees for poor patients and always treated them responsibly (responsible), which won her wide respect. Instead of complaining about the poor conditions, she made repeated attempts (attempt) to help those in need, delivering (deliver) over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Today her moving story has succeeded (succeed) in inspiring thousands of young people, who are determined to follow her example.
Dr Lin, who cared deeply about every patient, was a famous doctor in old Beijing. After graduating from a top medical college, she turned down a well-paid job abroad and chose to work at home. Thanks to her outstanding skills, she was appointed (appoint) director of her department in 1941. She often reduced fees for poor patients and always treated them responsibly (responsible), which won her wide respect. Instead of complaining about the poor conditions, she made repeated attempts (attempt) to help those in need, delivering (deliver) over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Today her moving story has succeeded (succeed) in inspiring thousands of young people, who are determined to follow her example.
Dr Lin, who cared deeply about every patient, was a famous doctor in old Beijing. After graduating from a top medical college, she turned down a well-paid job abroad and chose to work at home. Thanks to her outstanding skills, she was appointed (appoint) director of her department in 1941. She often reduced fees for poor patients and always treated them responsibly (responsible), which won her wide respect. Instead of complaining about the poor conditions, she made repeated attempts (attempt) to help those in need, delivering (deliver) over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Today her moving story has succeeded (succeed) in inspiring thousands of young people, who are determined to follow her example.
Dr Lin, who cared deeply about every patient, was a famous doctor in old Beijing. After graduating from a top medical college, she turned down a well-paid job abroad and chose to work at home. Thanks to her outstanding skills, she was appointed (appoint) director of her department in 1941. She often reduced fees for poor patients and always treated them responsibly (responsible), which won her wide respect. Instead of complaining about the poor conditions, she made repeated attempts (attempt) to help those in need, delivering (deliver) over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Today her moving story has succeeded (succeed) in inspiring thousands of young people, who are determined to follow her example.
Dr Lin, who cared deeply about every patient, was a famous doctor in old Beijing. After graduating from a top medical college, she turned down a well-paid job abroad and chose to work at home. Thanks to her outstanding skills, she was appointed (appoint) director of her department in 1941. She often reduced fees for poor patients and always treated them responsibly (responsible), which won her wide respect. Instead of complaining about the poor conditions, she made repeated attempts (attempt) to help those in need, delivering (deliver) over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Today her moving story has succeeded (succeed) in inspiring thousands of young people, who are determined to follow her example.
Dr Lin, who cared deeply about every patient, was a famous doctor in old Beijing. After graduating from a top medical college, she turned down a well-paid job abroad and chose to work at home. Thanks to her outstanding skills, she was appointed (appoint) director of her department in 1941. She often reduced fees for poor patients and always treated them responsibly (responsible), which won her wide respect. Instead of complaining about the poor conditions, she made repeated attempts (attempt) to help those in need, delivering (deliver) over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Today her moving story has succeeded (succeed) in inspiring thousands of young people, who are determined to follow her example.
Dr Lin, who cared deeply about every patient, was a famous doctor in old Beijing. After graduating from a top medical college, she turned down a well-paid job abroad and chose to work at home. Thanks to her outstanding skills, she was appointed (appoint) director of her department in 1941. She often reduced fees for poor patients and always treated them responsibly (responsible), which won her wide respect. Instead of complaining about the poor conditions, she made repeated attempts (attempt) to help those in need, delivering (deliver) over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Today her moving story has succeeded (succeed) in inspiring thousands of young people, who are determined to follow her example.
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