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Unit 4
Exploring poetry
词汇精讲
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barren
/ˈbærən/
adj. 贫瘠的,不毛的;无结果的
派生词
barren land 不毛之地
barren of 缺乏……的
barrenness n. 贫瘠
例句
The barren land could not grow any crops.
考点
barren land 不毛之地(高频)
barren of 缺乏的
barren 贫瘠的/不育的
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frozen
/ˈfrəʊzn/
adj. 结冰的,冰封的;冷冻的
派生词
freeze-froze-frozen
frozen food 冷冻食品
frozen 结冰的
例句
The lake was frozen solid in winter.
考点
freeze-froze-frozen(高频)
frozen food 冷冻食品
frozen 冰封的
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imply
/ɪmˈplaɪ/
vt. 含有……的意思,暗示
派生词
implication n. 暗示
imply that 暗示……
implied adj. 含蓄的
例句
His silence implied that he disagreed with the plan.
考点
imply that 暗示(高频)
implication n. 含意/暗示
imply = suggest/hint
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dimension
/daɪˈmenʃn/
n. 方面;规模,程度;维
派生词
dimensions n. 尺寸/面积
a new dimension 新层面
three-dimensional 三维的
例句
The discovery added a new dimension to our understanding.
考点
a new dimension 新层面(高频)
three-dimensional 三维的
dimensions 尺寸
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grasp
/ɡrɑːsp/
v. & n. 理解,领会;抓紧,握紧
词组
grasp the meaning 理解意思
grasp at 试图抓住
within one's grasp 为某人力所能及
例句
It took me a while to grasp the main idea of the text.
考点
grasp the meaning 理解(高频)
within one's grasp 力所能及
grasp = understand/ seize
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detect
/dɪˈtekt/
vt. 发现,查明,侦察出
派生词
detection n. 侦查
detective n. 侦探
detect 发现
例句
The instrument can detect very small changes in temperature.
考点
detective n. 侦探(高频)
detection n. 侦查
detect = discover/notice
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rhyme
/raɪm/
n. & v. 押韵;押韵词
词组
rhyme with 与……押韵
nursery rhyme 童谣
rhyme 押韵
例句
The poet used rhyme and rhythm in the poem.
考点
rhyme with 与……押韵(高频)
nursery rhyme 童谣
rhyme 押韵/韵脚
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complex
/ˈkɒmpleks/
adj. & n. 复杂的;建筑群;情结
派生词
complexity n. 复杂性
a sports complex 体育综合馆
inferiority complex 自卑情结
例句
The human brain is a complex system.
考点
complexity n. 复杂性(高频)
complex 复杂的(= complicated)
a shopping complex 综合商场
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contradictory
/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/
adj. 相互矛盾的,对立的
派生词
contradict v. 反驳
contradiction n. 矛盾
contradictory 矛盾的
例句
The two witnesses gave contradictory accounts of the event.
考点
contradict v. 反驳(高频)
contradiction n. 矛盾
be contradictory to 与……矛盾
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dig up
/dɪɡ ʌp/
phrase 发现,搜集,查明
词组
dig up information 搜集信息
dig up 挖出/发现
dig-dug-dug
例句
The journalist dug up some old photographs of the poet.
考点
dig-dug-dug(高频)
dig up 发现/发掘
dig out 挖出
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clue
/kluː/
n. 线索,提示,迹象
词组
a clue to ……的线索
not have a clue 一无所知
clue 线索
例句
The police found an important clue at the scene.
考点
a clue to ……的线索(高频)
not have a clue 一无所知
clue 线索
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cage
/keɪdʒ/
n. & vt. 笼子;把……关入笼中
派生词
in a cage 在笼中
cage 笼子
birdcage 鸟笼
例句
The bird was kept in a small cage.
考点
in a cage 在笼中(高频)
cage 笼子
caged adj. 关在笼中的
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trill
/trɪl/
n. & v. 啭鸣;颤音
词组
trill 啭鸣
bird trill 鸟鸣
trill 颤音
例句
We could hear the trill of birds in the forest.
考点
trill 鸟鸣声/颤音(高频)
trill 作动词=发颤音
trill 注意发音/trɪl/
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interpret
/ɪnˈtɜːprɪt/
vt. 解释,阐释;口译;理解为
派生词
interpretation n. 解释
interpreter n. 口译者
interpret A as B 把A理解为B
例句
The old poem is difficult to interpret.
考点
interpret A as B 把A理解为B(高频)
interpretation n. 解释/演绎
interpreter n. 口译者(区别 translator笔译)
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patience
/ˈpeɪʃns/
n. 耐心,忍耐力
派生词
patient adj. 有耐心的 n. 病人
have patience with 对……有耐心
with patience 耐心地
例句
Teaching children requires a lot of patience.
考点
patient adj. 耐心的 n. 病人(高频)
have no patience with 对……没耐心
patience = perseverance
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aside
/əˈsaɪd/
adv. 到旁边;在旁边;除……以外
词组
put aside 留出
set aside 留出
aside from 除……之外
例句
She took me aside and told me the news.
考点
aside from 除……之外(高频)
put/set aside 留出/搁置
take sb aside 把某人拉到一旁
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set aside
/set əˈsaɪd/
phrase 把……放在一边,留出
词组
set aside time 留出时间
set aside 搁置
set aside for 为……留出
例句
Try to set aside some time each day for reading.
考点
set aside time/money 留出时间/钱(高频)
set aside 搁置一旁
set-set-set
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remote
/rɪˈməʊt/
adj. 偏远的;遥远的;远亲的
词组
remote area 偏远地区
remote control 遥控器
remote 遥远的
例句
They live in a remote village in the mountains.
考点
remote area 偏远地区(高频)
remote control 遥控器
remote = distant/faraway
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reward
/rɪˈwɔːd/
n. & vt. 奖励,奖赏;回报
派生词
reward sb for sth 因某事奖励某人
as a reward 作为回报
rewarding adj. 有意义的
例句
The firefighters were rewarded for their bravery.
考点
reward sb for sth 因……奖励某人(高频)
as a reward 作为回报
rewarding adj. 值得的
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constantly
/ˈkɒnstəntli/
adv. 始终,一直
派生词
constant adj. 持续的
constantly 不断地
constant change 不断变化
例句
The world is constantly changing.
考点
constant adj. 持续的(高频)
constantly = continuously/always
constant pain 持续疼痛
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logical
/ˈlɒdʒɪkl/
adj. 符合逻辑的,合理的
派生词
logic n. 逻辑
logically adv. 合乎逻辑地
a logical conclusion 合乎逻辑的结论
例句
There was no logical explanation for his absence.
考点
logic n. 逻辑(高频)
logically adv. 合乎逻辑地
a logical conclusion 合乎逻辑的结论
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inner
/ˈɪnə(r)/
adj. 内心的;内部的
词组
inner peace 内心平静
inner city 市中心
inner 内部的
例句
She found inner peace through painting.
考点
inner peace 内心平静(高频)
inner 内心的/内部的(反 outer)
inner circle 核心圈子
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perceive
/pəˈsiːv/
vt. 注意到,意识到;将……视为
派生词
perceive A as B 把A视为B
perception n. 感知
perceived adj. 感知到的
例句
How do people perceive traditional Chinese culture?
考点
perceive A as B 把A视为B(高频)
perception n. 感知/看法
perceive = notice/regard
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reality
/riˈæləti/
n. 现实,实际情况
派生词
in reality 实际上
real adj. 真实的
realize v. 意识到
例句
His dream finally became a reality.
考点
in reality 实际上(高频)
become a reality 成为现实
realize v. 意识到/实现
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mist
/mɪst/
n. 薄雾,水汽
派生词
misty adj. 有雾的
in the mist 在雾中
mist 薄雾
例句
The morning mist covered the river.
考点
misty adj. 有雾的(高频)
mist 薄雾(比fog薄)
in the mist 在雾中
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novelist
/ˈnɒvəlɪst/
n. 小说家
派生词
novel n. 小说 adj. 新奇的
novelty n. 新奇事物
novelist 小说家
例句
Lu Xun is one of China's greatest novelists.
考点
novel n. 小说 adj. 新奇的(高频)
novelist 小说家
novelty n. 新奇
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break with
/breɪk wɪð/
phrase 与……终止关系,破除
派生词
break with tradition 打破传统
break-broke-broken
break with 与……决裂
例句
The artist broke with tradition and developed a new style.
考点
break with tradition 打破传统(高频)
break-broke-broken
break with = depart from
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ideal
/aɪˈdiːəl/
n. & adj. 理想;理想的
派生词
ideal adj. 理想的 n. 理想
idealism n. 理想主义
idealize v. 理想化
例句
The ideal weekend for me is reading in the garden.
考点
ideal adj. 理想的(高频)
idealism n. 理想主义
be ideal for 对……很理想
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rigid
/ˈrɪdʒɪd/
adj. 死板的;僵硬的;固执的
派生词
rigid rules 死板的规定
rigidly adv. 严格地
rigidity n. 僵化
例句
The school has very rigid rules about uniform.
考点
rigid rules 死板的规定(高频)
rigidly adv. 严格地
rigid = strict/stiff
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undergo
/ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/
vt. 经历,经受
派生词
undergo-underwent-undergone
undergo changes 经历变化
undergo 经受
例句
The city has undergone great changes in recent years.
考点
undergo-underwent-undergone(高频)
undergo changes/treatment 经历变化/接受治疗
undergo = experience
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industrialization
/ɪnˌdʌstriəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
n. 工业化
派生词
industry n. 工业
industrial adj. 工业的
industrialize v. 使工业化
例句
Industrialization changed people's way of life.
考点
industry n. 工业(高频)
industrial adj. 工业的
industrialize v. 工业化
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advocate
/ˈædvəkeɪt/ v. /ˈædvəkət/ n.
v. & n. 拥护,提倡;拥护者
词组
advocate doing sth 提倡做某事
an advocate of ……的拥护者
advocate 提倡
例句
Many teachers advocate a more flexible approach.
考点
advocate doing sth 提倡做(高频)
an advocate of 拥护者
注意名动重音不同
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belief
/bɪˈliːf/
n. 看法,信念;相信,信仰
派生词
believe v. 相信
beyond belief 难以置信
religious belief 宗教信仰
例句
It is my belief that hard work leads to success.
考点
believe v. 相信(高频)
beyond belief 难以置信
hold a belief 持有信念
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era
/ˈɪərə/
n. 时代,年代
词组
a new era 新时代
the Victorian era 维多利亚时代
era 时代
例句
The internet has ushered in a new era of communication.
考点
a new era 新时代(高频)
era = age/epoch
usher in an era 开启时代
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district
/ˈdɪstrɪkt/
n. 行政区,地区
词组
district 地区
school district 学区
district attorney 地区检察官
例句
The old district is full of traditional Chinese architecture.
考点
district 地区/行政区(高频)
district 比 region 小
business district 商业区
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diverge
/daɪˈvɜːdʒ/
vi. 分歧,分开,岔开
派生词
diverge from 偏离
divergence n. 分歧
divergent adj. 有分歧的
例句
Their views on art began to diverge.
考点
diverge from 偏离(高频)
divergence n. 分歧
diverge = differ/separate
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bend
/bend/
v. & n. (使)拐弯,弯曲;弯道
派生词
bend-bent-bent
bend down 弯腰
bend to 屈服于
例句
The path bends to the left at the corner.
考点
bend-bent-bent(高频)
bend down 弯腰
bend to sb's will 屈从
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claim
/kleɪm/
v. & n. 宣称;索赔;所有权
词组
claim to do 声称做
It is claimed that... 据称
claim 索赔/宣称
例句
He claimed that he finished the painting himself.
考点
It is claimed that... 据称(高频)
claim to do 声称做
claim 索赔/夺走(生命)
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tread
/tred/
v. 踩,踏;行走
派生词
tread-trod-trodden
tread on 踩在……上
tread carefully 小心翼翼地走
例句
Don't tread on the flowers in the garden.
考点
tread-trod-trodden(高频)
tread on 踩在……上
tread carefully 谨慎行事
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sigh
/saɪ/
n. & vi. 叹气,叹息
词组
sigh with relief 松了口气
heave a sigh 叹气
sigh 叹息
例句
She sighed with relief when she saw the exam results.
考点
sigh with relief 松了口气(高频)
heave a sigh 叹息
sigh 叹气
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hence
/hens/
adv. 因此,由此
词组
hence 因此
hence 从此
three years hence 三年后
例句
He has lived in China for ten years; hence his fluency in Chinese.
考点
hence 因此(= therefore,高频)
three years hence 三年后
hence 正式用语
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dare
/deə(r)/
v. 敢于,胆敢;激将
词组
dare to do 敢于做
How dare you! 你竟敢!
I dare say 我想大概
例句
She dared to question the traditional rules.
考点
dare to do 敢于做(高频)
How dare you! 你竟敢!
I dare say 我想大概
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dweller
/ˈdwelə(r)/
n. 居民,居住者
派生词
dwell v. 居住
city dwellers 城市居民
dwell on 详述/老是想着
例句
City dwellers often miss the peace of the countryside.
考点
dwell v. 居住(高频)
dwell on 老是想着/详述
city dwellers 城市居民
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striking
/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
adj. 引人注目的;显著的
派生词
strikingly adv. 显著地
a striking contrast 鲜明对比
striking 显著的
例句
There is a striking contrast between the two paintings.
考点
a striking contrast 鲜明对比(高频)
strikingly adv. 惊人地
striking = noticeable/remarkable
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characterize
/ˈkærəktəraɪz/
vt. 以……为特征;描述
派生词
be characterized by 以……为特征
character n. 性格/角色
characteristic n. 特征
例句
The whole district is characterized by its old temples.
考点
be characterized by 以……为特征(高频)
characteristic n. 特征 adj. 典型的
characterize = distinguish
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Confucianism
/kənˈfjuːʃənɪzəm/
n. 儒家,儒学
派生词
Confucius n. 孔子
Confucian adj. 儒家的
Confucianism 儒家思想
例句
Confucianism has influenced Chinese culture for thousands of years.
考点
Confucius 孔子(高频)
Confucian adj. 儒家的
Confucianism 儒学
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Taoism
/ˈdaʊɪzəm/
n. 道教,道家
派生词
Taoist n. 道教徒 adj. 道教的
Tao Te Ching 道德经
Taoism 道家思想
例句
Taoism emphasizes living in harmony with nature.
考点
Taoist n. 道教徒(高频)
Taoism 道教
Tao = way/道
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legend
/ˈledʒənd/
n. 传说,传奇故事
派生词
legendary adj. 传奇的
a legend has it that 据传说
legend 传说
例句
According to legend, the temple was built over a thousand years ago.
考点
legendary adj. 传奇的(高频)
a legend has it that 据传说
legend 传说/传奇人物
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encounter
/ɪnˈkaʊntə(r)/
vt. & n. 偶然碰到;遭遇
词组
encounter difficulties 遇到困难
a chance encounter 偶遇
encounter 遭遇
例句
On his journey, he encountered many difficulties.
考点
encounter difficulties/problems 遇到困难(高频)
a chance encounter 偶遇
encounter = meet/face
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nourish
/ˈnʌrɪʃ/
vt. 滋养;培育;抚养
派生词
nourishing adj. 有营养的
nourishment n. 营养
nourish 滋养
例句
Good music can nourish the soul.
考点
nourishing adj. 有营养的(高频)
nourishment n. 营养
nourish = feed/foster
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numerous
/ˈnjuːmərəs/
adj. 众多的,许多的
派生词
number n. 数量
numerous = many
numerous 众多的
例句
There are numerous ancient temples in the area.
考点
numerous = many(高频,正式)
number n. 数量
numerous 修饰可数名词复
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glorious
/ˈɡlɔːriəs/
adj. 光荣的;壮丽的
派生词
glory n. 光荣
gloriously adv. 光荣地
a glorious view 壮丽景色
例句
The city has a glorious past.
考点
glory n. 光荣(高频)
a glorious view 壮丽景色
glorious = magnificent/honorable
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boom
/buːm/
n. & vi. 激增,繁荣;迅速发展
词组
economic boom 经济繁荣
baby boom 生育高峰
boom 繁荣
例句
The art market is booming again.
考点
economic boom 经济繁荣(高频)
baby boom 生育高峰
boom 繁荣/轰鸣
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stability
/stəˈbɪləti/
n. 稳定(性),稳固(性)
派生词
stable adj. 稳定的
stability 稳定
social stability 社会稳定
例句
The country enjoyed a long period of stability.
考点
stable adj. 稳定的(高频)
social stability 社会稳定
stability 反 instability
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tolerant
/ˈtɒlərənt/
adj. 宽容的,容忍的
派生词
be tolerant of/towards 宽容对待
tolerance n. 宽容
tolerate v. 容忍
例句
We should be tolerant of different opinions.
考点
be tolerant of/towards 宽容(高频)
tolerance n. 宽容
tolerate v. 容忍
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liberty
/ˈlɪbəti/
n. 自由
词组
at liberty 自由的
liberty 自由
civil liberty 公民自由
例句
The statue represents liberty and hope.
考点
at liberty 自由的(高频)
liberty = freedom
take liberties with 随意对待
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unconstrained
/ˌʌnkənˈstreɪnd/
adj. 不受约束的,自由的
派生词
constrain v. 约束
constrained adj. 被约束的
unconstrained 不受限的
例句
The dancer moved with unconstrained grace.
考点
constrain v. 约束(高频)
un-前缀表否定
unconstrained = free/unrestricted
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vitality
/vaɪˈtæləti/
n. 生命力,活力
派生词
vital adj. 至关重要的
vitalize v. 激发
vitality 活力
例句
The old town is full of vitality.
考点
vital adj. 至关重要的(高频)
vitality = energy/life
vital signs 生命体征
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distinguish
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
v. 使有别于;辨别,识别
派生词
distinguish A from B 区分A和B
distinguish between 区分
distinguished adj. 杰出的
例句
It is hard to distinguish the twin sisters.
考点
distinguish A from B 区分A和B(高频)
distinguish between 区分
distinguished adj. 卓越的
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exaggeration
/ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃn/
n. 夸张,夸大
派生词
exaggerate v. 夸张
exaggeration 夸张
without exaggeration 不夸张地说
例句
To say it was perfect would be an exaggeration.
考点
exaggerate v. 夸张(高频)
It is no exaggeration to say 毫不夸张地说
exaggeration 夸张
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metaphor
/ˈmetəfə(r)/
n. 暗喻,隐喻
派生词
metaphor 隐喻
metaphorical adj. 隐喻的
a metaphor for ……的象征
例句
The poet used the river as a metaphor for time.
考点
a metaphor for ……的象征(高频)
metaphor 隐喻(区别 simile明喻)
metaphorical adj. 隐喻的
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representative
/ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/
adj. & n. 典型的;代表
派生词
represent v. 代表
a representative of ……的代表
representative 典型的
例句
The painting is representative of Chinese landscape art.
考点
represent v. 代表(高频)
a representative of ……的代表
be representative of 代表……
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frost
/frɒst/
n. 霜;霜冻,严寒
派生词
frosty adj. 霜冻的
heavy frost 大霜
frost 霜
例句
The grass was covered with frost in the early morning.
考点
frosty adj. 霜冻的/冷淡的(高频)
frost 霜
frostbite 冻伤
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cast
/kɑːst/
v. & n. 投,扔;选派角色;全体演员
派生词
cast-cast-cast
cast a shadow 投下阴影
cast light on 阐明
例句
The setting sun cast long shadows on the ground.
考点
cast-cast-cast(高频)
cast a shadow 投下阴影
cast light on 阐明/使清晰
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owe
/əʊ/
vt. 欠(债);欠(情)
词组
owe sb sth 欠某人某物
owe sth to sb 把……归功于某人
owing to 由于
例句
I owe a lot to my teachers.
考点
owe sth to sb 把……归功于(高频)
owing to 由于(= because of)
owe sb an apology 应向某人道歉
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debt
/det/
n. 借款,欠款;人情债
词组
in debt 负债
pay off debts 还清债务
debt 债务(b不发音)
例句
He worked hard to pay off his debts.
考点
in debt 负债(高频)
pay off debts 还清债务
debt b不发音/debt/
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fascinate
/ˈfæsɪneɪt/
vt. 深深吸引,迷住
派生词
fascinating adj. 迷人的
fascinated adj. 被迷住的
fascination n. 迷恋
例句
The ancient temple fascinated the visitors.
考点
fascinating adj. 迷人的(高频)
be fascinated by 被……迷住
fascination n. 魅力
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entitle
/ɪnˈtaɪtl/
vt. 给……命名;使享有权利
词组
be entitled to do 有权做
be entitled sth 题名为……
entitle 使有权
例句
Every student is entitled to free education.
考点
be entitled to do 有权做(高频)
be entitled 题名为
entitlement n. 应得权利
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blame
/bleɪm/
vt. & n. 责怪,指责;责任
词组
blame sb for sth 因某事责怪某人
be to blame 应受责备
take the blame 承担责任
例句
Don't blame yourself for the mistake.
考点
be to blame 应受责备(主动表被动,高频)
blame sb for sth 因……责怪
take the blame 承担责任
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allowance
/əˈlaʊəns/
n. 津贴,补助;零花钱
派生词
make allowance for 考虑到/体谅
allow v. 允许
allowance 零花钱/津贴
例句
My parents give me a monthly allowance.
考点
make allowance for 考虑到(高频)
allow v. 允许
allowance 津贴/零花钱
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triumph
/ˈtraɪʌmf/
n. & vi. 巨大成功;打败,战胜
派生词
triumph over 战胜
triumphant adj. 得意洋洋的
triumph 胜利
例句
The triumph of human spirit is shown in the painting.
考点
triumph over 战胜(高频)
triumphant adj. 成功的
triumph = victory/success
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impostor
/ɪmˈpɒstə(r)/
n. 冒名顶替者
派生词
impostor 冒名顶替者
impose v. 强加
impostor 骗子
例句
The impostor pretended to be a famous professor.
考点
impose v. 强加(高频)
impostor = fake/cheat
impostor 注意拼写
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unforgiving
/ˌʌnfəˈɡɪvɪŋ/
adj. 严酷的,不宽容的
派生词
forgive v. 原谅
forgiving adj. 宽容的
unforgiving 不宽恕的
例句
The desert can be an unforgiving environment.
考点
forgive-forgave-forgiven(高频)
forgiveness n. 宽恕
unforgiving = harsh/merciless
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