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Unit 2
SUCCESS
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大家好,欢迎来到今天的英语词汇学习课。今天我们将一起学习选择性必修一第二单元,主题是“Success”,也就是成功。在这个单元中,我们将接触到许多与成功相关的重要词汇和短语。让我们开始吧!
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persistent
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The first word is persistent, an adjective, meaning continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. For example, a persistent person never gives up easily.
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determined
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第二个词是 determined,形容词,意为“坚定的,坚决的”。它和persistent意思相近,但更强调内心的决心。
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optimistic
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第三个词是 optimistic,形容词,“乐观的,乐观主义的”。一个optimistic的人总是看到事情积极的一面。
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astronaut
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接下来是 astronaut,名词,指“宇航员”。他们是探索太空的英雄。
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committed
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committed, adjective. It describes the state of being fully devoted to a goal, belief, or cause.
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disciplined
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Disciplined is an adjective meaning "obedient to discipline" or "self-controlled". Successful people are usually very disciplined.
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enthusiastic
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enthusiastic,形容词,“热心的,热衷的”。对自己所做的事情充满热情是成功的关键。
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ambitious
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Ambitious, an adjective, means "having a strong desire to achieve something great". Having ambition is the first step to pursuing success.
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appreciative
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appreciative, adjective
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make sense
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make sense,一个常用短语,意思是“有意义;解释得通”。比如,His argument doesn't make sense. 他的论点说不通。
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injury
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injury, noun, meaning "harm or damage done to someone or something".
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career
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career,名词,“职业,事业”。规划好自己的career path是成功的重要部分。
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commitment
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commitment,名词,“投入,忠诚,奉献,承诺”。它是committed的名词形式,强调一种责任感。
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cooperation
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cooperation,名词,“合作,协作”。在团队中,cooperation是成功的关键。
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employee
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Lesson 1
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现在我们进入Lesson 1的词汇学习。
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millionaire
Many people dream of becoming a millionaire, but few are willing to put in the consistent effort required to achieve that goal.
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millionaire,名词,“百万富翁”。很多人梦想成为millionaire。
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comfortably
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comfortably,副词,“舒服地,舒适地”。比如,live comfortably 过着舒适的生活。
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symbol
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symbol, noun, meaning "a sign that represents something else". The dove is a symbol of peace.
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ultimate
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ultimate,形容词,“最后的,最终的”。比如,the ultimate goal 最终目标。
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professor
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professor, noun.
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fortune
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fortune,名词,“大笔的钱,巨款”。也可以指运气,如 Good fortune.
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dormitory
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dormitory, noun. Meaning "a room for sleeping in, especially in a school or university". Often shortened to "dorm".
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furniture
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Furniture is an uncountable noun meaning 'furniture'. Note that it is an uncountable noun and cannot be directly modified by numerals; use phrases like 'a piece of' instead.
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appreciate
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appreciate,动词,“欣赏,赏识”。比如,I appreciate your help. 我感谢你的帮助。
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hunger
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hunger,名词,“饥饿,饥荒”。也可以用作动词,表示渴望。
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get on
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get on,短语动词,“发迹,出人头地”。比如,He got on in the world. 他出人头地了。
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guilty
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guilty,形容词,“内疚的,羞愧的”。做错事时会感到guilty。
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drop out
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drop out,短语动词,“退出,脱离,辍学”。比如,drop out of school 辍学。
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Lesson 2
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hybrid
Example: a hybrid car; a hybrid of different styles
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hybrid, a noun meaning "something that is a mixture of two different things". For example, "a hybrid car" refers to a vehicle that uses more than one source of power.
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influential
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influential,形容词,“有影响力的”。An influential person 一个有影响力的人。
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devote
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devote: a transitive verb meaning "to give all or most of one's time, energy, or attention to someone or something". It is often used with the preposition "to".
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devote … to
He devoted his life to science.
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devote ... to,短语,“致力于”。例如,He devoted his life to science. 他毕生致力于科学。
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production
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production,名词,“生产,产量”。Mass production 大规模生产。
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minimum
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minimum: noun / adjective, meaning "the smallest amount or number allowed or possible".
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championship
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championship, noun. "Win the championship."
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publisher
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reject
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reject (verb): to refuse to accept or consider something.
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contract
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contract, noun, meaning "a formal agreement between two or more parties". Phrase: Sign a contract.
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motivating
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motivating, adjective. Meaning: making you want to do something, especially something that involves hard work and effort. E.g. a motivating speech.
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limit
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limit, as a verb or noun, means "to restrict" or "a restriction". For example, "Set a limit."
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distraction
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distraction,名词,“使人分心的事物”。Social media can be a distraction. 社交媒体可能会让人分心。
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convince
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convince, verb, meaning "to persuade someone to do something or to believe something".
Common collocations: Convince sb. to do sth. and Convince sb. of sth.
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Lesson 3
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现在我们来看Lesson 3的词汇。
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extreme
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extreme,名词或形容词,“极端”。Go to extremes. 走极端。
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strive
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strive,动词,“努力,奋斗”。Strive for success. 为成功而奋斗。
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encyclopaedia
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encyclopaedia,名词,“百科全书”。
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entry
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entry,名词,“条目”。比如字典里的一个entry。
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academic
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academic,形容词,“学术的”。Academic research. 学术研究。
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ruin
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ruin,动词,“毁掉,糟蹋,毁坏”。Bad habits can ruin your life. 坏习惯会毁掉你的生活。
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skip
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skip,动词,“不做(本来应做的事),蹦跳着走”。Skip breakfast. 不吃早餐。
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defensive
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defensive,形容词,“戒备的,自卫的”。
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element
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element, noun.
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workout
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workout,名词,“训练,锻炼”。Do a workout. 做一次锻炼。
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intensity
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intensity,名词,“强度,强烈”。The intensity of the workout. 锻炼的强度。
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selfish
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selfish, adjective. Meaning 'selfish; self-serving'. It focuses on only considering one's own interests and ignoring others' feelings or needs.
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sacrifice
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sacrifice,名词,“牺牲”。Success often requires sacrifice. 成功往往需要牺牲。
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countless
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countless,形容词,“无数的,数不尽的”。Countless stars. 无数的星星。
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hire
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hire,动词,“租用”。也可以指“雇佣”。
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triathlete
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triathlete,名词,“铁人三项运动员”。
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boil
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boil,动词,“(使)沸腾,煮沸”。Boil the water. 把水烧开。
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boil down to sth
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boil down to sth,短语,“归结为,要点是”。It all boils down to money. 一切都归结为钱的问题。
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enormous
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enormous,形容词,“巨大的,庞大的”。An enormous amount of work. 大量的工作。
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stay in
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stay in,短语,“待在家里”。I'm going to stay in tonight. 我今晚打算待在家里。
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length
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length,名词,“长度”。The river is 300 miles in length. 这条河有300英里长。
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rugby
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apply oneself to sth
You must apply yourself to your studies.
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apply oneself to sth,短语,“努力,专习致志于某事”。You must apply yourself to your studies. 你必须专心学习。
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apart
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apart,形容词或副词,“分开,散开”。Tear it apart. 把它撕开。
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set sb/sth apart
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set sb/sth apart,短语,“使与众不同”。Her talent sets her apart from other singers. 她的才华使她与众不同。
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platform
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platform
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injured
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injured,形容词,“受伤的”。The injured player was carried off the field. 受伤的球员被抬出了赛场。
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outstanding
She is an outstanding student who always gets top grades.
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outstanding,形容词,“杰出的,优秀的”。An outstanding student. 一名优秀的学生。
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average
The average age of the students in this class is 16.
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Average: adjective/noun, meaning "mediocre; ordinary; average" / "average level; average number".
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normal
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normal, adjective. Example: Everything is back to normal.
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Writing workshop
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接下来是写作工坊的词汇。
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iron
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iron,名词,“铁,熨斗”。
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hammer
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hammer (noun): a tool with a heavy metal head at the end of a handle, used for hitting things.
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recognised
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recognised, adjective. Meaning: accepted as true or valid. Example: a recognised expert.
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contribute
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contribute,动词,“捐献,促成”。Contribute to a charity. 向慈善机构捐款。
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style
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style,名词,“方式,特点”。Her painting style is unique. 她的绘画风格很独特。
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retire
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retire from
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retire from,短语,“从……退休”。He retired from the company last year. 他去年从公司退休了。
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leadership
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leadership (noun): the action of leading a group of people or an organization.
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devotion
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devotion, noun. Example: Devotion to duty.
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Reading club 1
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现在我们进入阅读俱乐部1的词汇。
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advanced
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advanced, adjective, meaning "advanced, high-level, late". For example: Advanced technology.
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forwards
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forwards,副词,“向前”。Move forwards. 向前移动。
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collapse
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collapse,动词,“突然倒下,倒塌”。The building collapsed. 大楼倒塌了。
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reference
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reference,名词,“推荐信,谈到,提及”。Give a reference for someone. 为某人写推荐信。
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faith
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faith,名词,“相信,信任”。Have faith in yourself. 相信自己。
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Reading club 2
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最后是阅读俱乐部2的词汇。
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discipline
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discipline: noun/verb
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found
verb
He founded a new company.
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found,动词,“创立,创建”。He founded a new company. 他创立了一家新公司。
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rejection
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rejection,名词,“嫌弃,拒绝接受”。It's difficult to deal with rejection. 被拒绝很难受。
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fashion
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fashion, noun, meaning "style, fashion". Example: Follow fashion.
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designer
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designer,名词,“设计师,设计者”。A fashion designer. 时装设计师。
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bitterly
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bitterly, adverb, meaning "in a bitter manner; acutely; very much". Example: He wept bitterly.
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promotion
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promotion, noun. Get a promotion.
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bridal
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bridal,形容词,“婚礼的,新娘的”。A bridal dress. 新娘礼服。
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label
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label,名词或动词,“便签,标记”或“贴标签于”。
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entrance
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entrance,名词,“进入许可,入口”。
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income
A high income.
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income, noun, meaning 'income, earnings'. Example: A high income.
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Thank You
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非常好!我们已经完成了第二单元所有重点词汇的学习。希望大家课后多加复习,把这些词汇运用到实际交流和写作中去。今天的课就到这里,谢谢大家!
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