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Unit 2
The universal language
词汇精讲
01
Austrian
/ˈɒstriən/
adj. & n. 奥地利的;奥地利人
词组
• Austria n. 奥地利
• Austrian composer 奥地利作曲家
• Vienna 维也纳
例句
• Mozart was a famous Austrian composer born in 1756.
考点
• Austria n. 奥地利(国家)
• Austrian adj. 奥地利的
• 注意专有名词大写
02
composer
/kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/
n. 作曲家,作曲者
派生词
• compose v. 作曲;组成
• composition n. 作品;作文
• a composer of ……的作曲家
例句
• Beethoven is one of the greatest composers in history.
考点
• compose v. 作曲
• composition n. 作品/作文
• composer 作曲家
03
symphony
/ˈsɪmfəni/
n. 交响乐,交响曲
词组
• symphony orchestra 交响乐团
• a symphony orchestra 交响乐团
• symphonic adj. 交响的
例句
• Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is known worldwide.
考点
• symphony orchestra 交响乐团
• symphonic adj. 交响乐的
• No. 9 第九交响曲
04
concerto
/kənˈtʃeətəʊ/
n. 协奏曲
词组
• piano concerto 钢琴协奏曲
• violin concerto 小提琴协奏曲
• concerto 复数 concertos
例句
• Tchaikovsky's piano concerto is a classic piece.
考点
• piano concerto 钢琴协奏曲
• 复数 concertos 或 concerti
• 注意重音在第二音节
05
Polish
/ˈpəʊlɪʃ/
adj. 波兰的,波兰人的
词组
• Poland n. 波兰
• Polish music 波兰音乐
例句
• Chopin was a Polish composer and pianist.
考点
• Poland n. 波兰(国家)
• Polish adj. 波兰的
• 注意大写P
06
compose
/kəmˈpəʊz/
v. 作曲;组成;撰写
词组
• be composed of 由……组成
• compose music 作曲
• composed adj. 镇静的
例句
• Mozart composed his first piece of music at age five.
考点
• be composed of = consist of 由……组成(高频)
• compose oneself 使镇静
• composed adj. 沉着的
07
deserve
/dɪˈzɜːv/
vt. 值得,应得
词组
• deserve to do 值得做
• deserve it 活该
• well-deserved 当之无愧的
例句
• She deserved to win after practising so hard.
考点
• deserve to do sth 值得做
• deserve n. 应得
• deserve 不用于被动
08
tear apart
/teə əˈpɑːt/
phrase 使分离,使关系破裂
词组
• tear-tore-torn
• tear apart 拆散
• tear down 拆毁
例句
• The war tore the family apart for many years.
考点
• tear-tore-torn
• tear apart 使分裂
• tear down 拆除
09
pleasant
/ˈpleznt/
adj. 令人愉快的;友好的
派生词
• pleasantly adv. 愉快地
• pleased adj. 高兴的
• pleasure n. 快乐
例句
• The music brought a pleasant evening to everyone.
考点
• pleased adj. 感到高兴的
• pleasant adj. 令人愉快的
• pleasure n. 快乐
10
whisper
/ˈwɪspə(r)/
v. & n. 耳语,低语;私下说
词组
• whisper to sb 对某人耳语
• in a whisper 低声地
• whisper about 私下议论
例句
• She whispered the lyrics to her friend during the concert.
考点
• in a whisper = in a low voice 低声地
• whisper to sb 向某人低语
• whisper n./v. 耳语
11
dramatic
/drəˈmætɪk/
adj. 激动人心的;戏剧的;夸张的
派生词
• drama n. 戏剧
• dramatically adv. 戏剧性地
例句
• The pianist's dramatic performance moved everyone to tears.
考点
• drama n. 戏剧
• dramatically adv. 显著地
• dramatic = exciting 戏剧性的
12
weep
/wiːp/
v. 哭泣,流泪
词组
• weep-wept-wept
• weep for 为……哭泣
• weep over 为……流泪
例句
• The audience wept at the beautiful ending of the symphony.
考点
• weep-wept-wept
• weep for/over 为……哭泣
• weep = cry 流泪
13
overcome
/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/
vt. 克服;受到极大影响
词组
• overcome-overcame-overcome
• overcome difficulties 克服困难
• be overcome with 被……压倒
例句
• She overcame her fear of playing in front of others.
考点
• overcome-overcame-overcome
• overcome difficulties/fear 克服困难/恐惧
• be overcome with joy 喜出望外
14
sorrow
/ˈsɒrəʊ/
n. 悲伤,悲痛
词组
• sorrowful adj. 悲伤的
• to one's sorrow 令某人悲伤的是
• in sorrow 悲伤地
例句
• The slow music expressed the composer's deep sorrow.
考点
• sorrowful adj. 悲伤的
• to one's sorrow 令某人悲痛的是
• sorrow n. 悲伤
15
grave
/ɡreɪv/
n. & adj. 坟墓;严重的;严肃的
词组
• grave situation 严峻形势
• gravely adv. 严肃地
• from the cradle to the grave 一生
例句
• The musician spoke in a grave tone about the lost composer.
考点
• grave adj. 严重的(=serious)
• gravely adv. 严肃地
• grave n. 坟墓
16
transform
/trænsˈfɔːm/
v. 使改观,使变形;转化
词组
• transformation n. 转变
• transform A into B 把A变成B
• transformative adj. 改造的
例句
• Music can transform a person's mood completely.
考点
• transform A into B 把A转变为B(高频)
• transformation n. 转变
• transform = change 改变
17
forever
/fərˈevə(r)/
adv. 永远地;老是
词组
• forever and ever 永远
• forever young 永远年轻
• be forever doing 老是做
例句
• The beautiful melody will be remembered forever.
考点
• forever 永远(=for ever)
• be forever doing 老是做某事
• forever young 永远年轻
18
combine
/kəmˈbaɪn/
v. 结合,联合;兼备
词组
• combine A with B 把A与B结合
• combination n. 结合
• combined adj. 联合的
例句
• The band combines classical music with modern jazz.
考点
• combine A with B 把A与B结合(高频)
• combination n. 组合
• combined 共同的
19
rely
/rɪˈlaɪ/
vi. 依赖,信赖
派生词
• reliable adj. 可靠的
• reliance n. 依赖
例句
• The musician relies on his bandmates for support.
考点
• rely on/upon = depend on 依靠(高频)
• reliable adj. 可靠的
• reliance n. 依赖
20
blues
/bluːz/
n. 布鲁斯音乐;忧郁
词组
• the blues 布鲁斯音乐
• feel blue 感到沮丧
• blue adj. 蓝色的/忧郁的
例句
• The blues originated from African American musicians in the south.
考点
• the blues 布鲁斯音乐
• feel blue = feel sad 沮丧
• blue 既可指蓝色也可指忧郁
21
folk
/fəʊk/
adj. & n. 民间的;民间音乐;人们
词组
• folk music 民间音乐
• folk song 民歌
• folk tale 民间故事
例句
• Folk music tells stories of ordinary people's lives.
考点
• folk music 民乐/民间音乐
• folk song 民歌
• folk tales 民间故事
22
tune
/tjuːn/
n. & vt. 曲调;调音;调整
词组
• in tune 合调
• out of tune 走调
• tune the piano 调钢琴
例句
• The children sang a familiar tune together.
考点
• in tune 合调(反义 out of tune)
• tune in to 收听
• tune n. 曲调
23
lyric
/ˈlɪrɪk/
n. & adj. 歌词;抒情的
派生词
• lyrics n. 歌词(常复)
• lyricist n. 歌词作者
• lyrical adj. 抒情的
例句
• The lyrics of this song are full of hope and love.
考点
• lyrics 歌词(常用复数)
• lyric adj. 抒情的
• lyric poet 抒情诗人
24
throw in
/θrəʊ ɪn/
phrase 奉送,额外赠送
词组
• throw-threw-thrown
• throw in 额外奉送
• throw away 扔掉
例句
• The ticket price includes a free CD thrown in by the band.
考点
• throw-threw-thrown
• throw in 额外赠送
• throw away 浪费
25
for good measure
/fɔː ɡʊd ˈmeʒə(r)/
phrase 作为额外增添
词组
• measure n. 措施;量
• for good measure 额外地
• take measures 采取措施
例句
• She played one more song for good measure at the concert.
考点
• for good measure 额外地
• take measures to do 采取措施
• measure n./v. 测量
26
rural
/ˈrʊərəl/
adj. 乡村的,农村的
词组
• rural area 农村地区
• urban adj. 城市的
• rural life 乡村生活
例句
• Folk music often comes from rural communities.
考点
• rural 乡村的(反义 urban城市的)
• rural areas 农村地区
• 注意拼写
27
surroundings
/səˈraʊndɪŋz/
n. 周围,环境
派生词
• surround v. 包围
• surrounding adj. 周围的
例句
• The band chose a peaceful countryside for their recording.
考点
• surroundings 环境(常用复数)
• surround v. 包围
• surrounding adj. 周围的
28
heaven
/ˈhev(ə)n/
n. 极乐之地;天堂
词组
• heavenly adj. 天堂般的
• heaven on earth 人间天堂
• go to heaven 上天堂
例句
• Listening to her voice was pure heaven.
考点
• heaven 天堂(反义 hell)
• heavenly adj. 美妙的
• heaven on earth 人间天堂
29
breeze
/briːz/
n. 微风,和风
词组
• gentle breeze 微风
• breezy adj. 有风的
• spring breeze 春风
例句
• A gentle breeze carried the sound of music across the field.
考点
• breeze 微风
• breezy adj. 晴朗有风的
• spring breeze 春风
30
guarantee
/ˌɡærənˈtiː/
vt. & n. 保证,担保;保修
词组
• guarantee to do 保证做
• under guarantee 在保修期内
• guarantee that... 保证……
例句
• The tickets guarantee you a seat at the front.
考点
• guarantee to do sth 保证做
• under guarantee 在保修期
• guarantee n./v. 保证
31
jazz
/dʒæz/
n. 爵士乐
词组
• jazz band 爵士乐队
• jazz club 爵士俱乐部
• jazz up 使更活泼
例句
• Jazz music developed in New Orleans in the early 20th century.
考点
• jazz band 爵士乐队
• jazz up 使更有趣
• jazz 不可数
32
arch
/ɑːtʃ/
n. 拱门,拱
词组
• arch bridge 拱桥
• a triumphal arch 凯旋门
• archway n. 拱道
例句
• The band performed under the old stone arch in the park.
考点
• arch n. 拱门
• arch bridge 拱桥
• the Arch of Triumph 凯旋门
33
adaptation
/ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/
n. 改编本;适应
派生词
• adapt v. 适应;改编
• adapt to 适应
• adaptive adj. 适应的
例句
• The film is an adaptation of a famous Broadway musical.
考点
• adapt v. 适应/改编
• adapt to 适应……
• adaptation n. 改编本
34
communist
/ˈkɒmjuːnɪst/
adj. & n. 共产主义的;共产主义者
词组
• communism n. 共产主义
• Communist Party 共产党
• communist 共产党员
例句
• The composer wrote many songs celebrating the communist revolution.
考点
• communism n. 共产主义
• Communist Party 共产党
• 注意大写C
35
invader
/ɪnˈveɪdə(r)/
n. 侵略者,入侵者
派生词
• invade v. 入侵
• invasion n. 入侵
• invader 入侵者
例句
• During the war, musicians used songs to drive away the invaders.
考点
• invade v. 入侵
• invasion n. 入侵
• invader 侵略者
36
consist
/kənˈsɪst/
vi. 由……组成
词组
• consist of 由……组成
• consist in 存在于
• consistent adj. 一致的
例句
• The band consists of five members: guitar, drums, bass, piano and vocals.
考点
• consist of = be made up of 由……组成(高频)
• consist in 在于
• consistent adj. 一致的
37
defend
/dɪˈfend/
v. 保护,防御;辩解
词组
• defend...against 保卫……抵御
• defence n. 防御
• defender n. 防守队员
例句
• Music was used to defend the country's spirit during hard times.
考点
• defend...against... 保卫……抵御……
• defence n. 防御(英)
• defender n. 防卫者
38
solo
/ˈsəʊləʊ/
n. & adj. 独奏,独唱;独自的
词组
• solo performance 独奏
• go solo 单飞
• solo artist 独唱艺人
例句
• After the band split up, she started a successful solo career.
考点
• go solo 单飞
• solo album 个人专辑
• solo n./adj. 独奏(的)
39
flow
/fləʊ/
v. & n. 流动;流畅;涨起
词组
• flow-flowed-flown
• the flow of music 乐流
• flow into 流入
例句
• The melody flowed gently like a river through the concert hall.
考点
• flow 流动(flow-flowed-flown, 不及物)
• the flow of ……的流动
• air flow 气流
40
spacecraft
/ˈspeɪskrɑːft/
n. 航天器,宇宙飞船
词组
• spacecraft 单复同形
• spaceship n. 宇宙飞船
• space 太空
例句
• The astronauts played music on the spacecraft to relax.
考点
• spacecraft 单复同形(高频)
• spaceship 宇宙飞船
• space + craft = spacecraft
41
solar
/ˈsəʊlə(r)/
adj. 太阳的,太阳能的
词组
• solar energy 太阳能
• solar system 太阳系
• solar power 太阳能
例句
• The music festival is held under the solar-powered stage.
考点
• solar system 太阳系
• solar energy/power 太阳能
• lunar adj. 月亮的
42
greet
/ɡriːt/
vt. 问候,欢迎,招呼
词组
• greet sb with 用……欢迎某人
• greeting n. 问候
• greet the day 迎接新的一天
例句
• Warm applause greeted the pianist as she walked on stage.
考点
• greet sb with sth 以……迎接某人
• greetings n. 问候语
• greet = welcome 欢迎
43
get down to
/ɡet daʊn tuː/
phrase 开始认真做某事
词组
• get down to (doing) sth 开始认真做
• to是介词
• get down to business 言归正传
例句
• After the break, the band got down to practising the new song.
考点
• get down to (doing) sth 开始认真做(to是介词,高频)
• get down to business 言归正传
44
suitable
/ˈsuːtəbl/
adj. 合适的,适宜的
派生词
• suit v. 适合
• unsuitable adj. 不合适的
例句
• This song is suitable for a school concert.
考点
• be suitable for 适合……(高频)
• suit v. 适合
• unsuitable 不合适的
45
recording
/rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/
n. 录音,视频;录制
词组
• record v. 录制 n. 唱片
• record a song 录歌
• break a record 打破纪录
例句
• The band spent three months in the studio making the recording.
考点
• record v. 录制/记录 n. 唱片/纪录
• break a record 破纪录
• recording studio 录音室
46
distant
/ˈdɪstənt/
adj. 遥远的;冷淡的
词组
• in the distant past 在遥远的过去
• distance n. 距离
• distant relative 远亲
例句
• The sound of distant music floated across the lake.
考点
• in the distance 在远处
• distance n. 距离
• distant adj. 遥远的
47
volume
/ˈvɒljuːm/
n. 音量;体积;容量
词组
• turn up the volume 调大音量
• volume control 音量控制
• volume 音量/体积/卷
例句
• Please turn down the volume; the baby is sleeping.
考点
• turn up/down the volume 调大/小音量
• volume 音量(不可数)
• volume 也指书的卷
48
stare
/steə(r)/
v. & n. 盯着看,凝视
词组
• stare at 盯着看
• stare into space 发呆
• stare 凝视
例句
• The audience stared at the stage in amazement.
考点
• stare at 盯着看(高频)
• glare at 怒视
• glance at 瞥一眼
49
breath
/breθ/
n. 呼吸的空气;迹象
词组
• breathe v. 呼吸
• out of breath 上气不接下气
• take a deep breath 深呼吸
例句
• The audience held their breath during the quiet piano solo.
考点
• hold one's breath 屏住呼吸(高频)
• out of breath 气喘吁吁
• breathe v. 呼吸(注意区别)
50
unusual
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/
adj. 特别的,不寻常的
派生词
• usual adj. 通常的
• unusually adv. 异常地
• it is unusual for sb to do 某人做……不寻常
例句
• It is unusual for a classical concert to include electric guitars.
考点
• usual adj. 通常的(反义 unusual)
• unusually adv. 特别地
• It is unusual to do 做……不寻常
51
grab
/ɡræb/
v. 抓住;攫取
词组
• grab a bite 随便吃点
• grab attention 吸引注意力
• grab 抓住
例句
• The singer grabbed the microphone and started to sing.
考点
• grab attention 吸引注意力
• grab a bite 匆忙吃点
• grab = seize 抓住
52
sweep
/swiːp/
v. 席卷;打扫;吹走
词组
• sweep-swept-swept
• sweep across 席卷
• sweep the floor 扫地
例句
• The Beatles' music swept across the world in the 1960s.
考点
• sweep-swept-swept(高频)
• sweep across 席卷
• sweep up 打扫干净
53
disc
/dɪsk/
n. 唱片,光盘;圆盘
词组
• compact disc CD 光盘
• disc jockey DJ
• disk 美式拼写
例句
• The band released their new album on disc and online.
考点
• compact disc 激光唱片
• DJ = disc jockey 唱片骑师
• disc 美式拼 disk
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complicated
/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/
adj. 复杂的,难懂的
派生词
• complicate v. 使复杂化
• complication n. 复杂情况
• complex adj. 复杂的
例句
• The symphony has a complicated structure that takes time to understand.
考点
• complicated = complex 复杂的
• complicate v. 使复杂
• 反义 simple 简单的
55
lane
/leɪn/
n. 小路,小巷;车道
词组
• country lane 乡间小路
• fast lane 快车道
• lane 小巷/车道
例句
• They walked down a quiet country lane, humming a tune.
考点
• country lane 乡间小路
• fast lane 快车道
• lane 也指泳道
56
accompany
/əˈkʌmpəni/
vt. 陪伴;伴随;为……伴奏
词组
• accompany sb to 陪某人去
• accompany on the piano 钢琴伴奏
• company n. 陪伴;公司
例句
• The pianist accompanied the singer on the grand piano.
考点
• accompany sb on the piano 用钢琴为某人伴奏(高频)
• company n. 陪伴/公司
• accompany 是及物动词,不加with
57
expectation
/ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/
n. 期待,预期
词组
• expect v. 期待
• beyond expectation 出乎意料
• in expectation of 期待着
例句
• The concert exceeded all our expectations.
考点
• beyond expectation 出乎意料(高频)
• expect v. 期待
• live up to expectations 不负期望
58
remarkable
/rɪˈmɑːkəbl/
adj. 非凡的,显著的
派生词
• remark n./v. 评论
• remarkably adv. 非常地
例句
• The young pianist gave a remarkable performance.
考点
• remarkably adv. 显著地
• be remarkable for 以……著称
• remarkable = extraordinary
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stream
/striːm/
n. & v. 小溪;流动;涌流
词组
• a stream of 一连串的
• stream online 在线流媒体
• stream 小溪/流
例句
• A stream of people came to hear the famous singer.
考点
• a stream of 一连串的(高频)
• stream online 在线播放
• stream n. 小溪
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enthusiastic
/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/
adj. 热情的,热心的
派生词
• enthusiasm n. 热情
• enthusiast n. 热衷者
例句
• The fans were enthusiastic about the band's new album.
考点
• be enthusiastic about 对……充满热情(高频)
• enthusiasm n. 热情
• enthusiast n. 爱好者
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handkerchief
/ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/
n. 手帕,纸巾
词组
• handkerchief 手帕
• wave a handkerchief 挥动手帕
• handkerchieves 复数
例句
• The old man waved his handkerchief as the train left the station.
考点
• handkerchief 手帕(注意拼写)
• 复数 handkerchieves 或 handkerchiefs
• hand + kerchief
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vast
/vɑːst/
adj. 巨大的,辽阔的
词组
• a vast amount of 大量的
• vast majority 绝大多数
• vastly adv. 极大地
例句
• The composer wrote a vast number of beautiful songs.
考点
• a vast amount of 大量的(+不可数)
• the vast majority 绝大多数
• vast = huge
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gifted
/ˈɡɪftɪd/
adj. 有才华的,有天赋的
词组
• gift n. 天赋;礼物
• be gifted in 在……有天赋
• gifted children 天才儿童
例句
• Mozart was a gifted musician from early childhood.
考点
• be gifted at/in 在……有天赋
• gift n. 天赋/礼物
• gifted = talented
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reputation
/ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
n. 名誉,名声
词组
• have a reputation for 有……名声
• build a reputation 建立名声
• ruin one's reputation 毁名声
例句
• The conservatory has a reputation for training excellent musicians.
考点
• have a reputation for 以……闻名(高频)
• reputation 名声
• build/earn a reputation 树立声誉
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brilliant
/ˈbrɪliənt/
adj. 聪颖的;杰出的;明亮的
派生词
• brilliantly adv. 杰出地
• brilliance n. 才华
例句
• That was a brilliant performance by the young violinist.
考点
• brilliant = excellent/splendid
• brilliantly adv. 精彩地
• Brilliant! 太棒了!(口语)
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prediction
/prɪˈdɪkʃn/
n. 预言,预测
词组
• predict v. 预测
• predict that... 预测……
• make a prediction 做预测
例句
• The prediction that music will be fully digital has come true.
考点
• predict v. 预测(高频)
• make a prediction 做预测
• predictable adj. 可预料的
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extraordinary
/ɪkˈstrɔːd(ə)nri/
adj. 不寻常的,非凡的
派生词
• extraordinarily adv. 非常
• ordinary adj. 普通的
例句
• The young singer has an extraordinary voice.
考点
• ordinary adj. 普通的(反义)
• extraordinarily adv. 极其
• extraordinary = remarkable
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depress
/dɪˈpres/
vt. 使沮丧;使萧条
派生词
• depressed adj. 沮丧的
• depression n. 沮丧;萧条
• depressing adj. 令人沮丧的
例句
• Sad music doesn't have to depress you; it can also heal.
考点
• depressed adj. 感到沮丧的
• depressing adj. 令人沮丧的
• depression n. 抑郁/萧条
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upset
/ʌpˈset/
adj. & v. 难过的;使烦恼;打翻
词组
• be upset about 对……心烦
• upset-upset-upset
• upset stomach 胃不舒服
例句
• She was upset when she lost her favourite guitar pick.
考点
• be upset about/at 对……难过(高频)
• upset-upset-upset
• upset adj./v. 心烦的/使烦恼
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possess
/pəˈzes/
vt. 拥有;具有(特质)
派生词
• possession n. 拥有;财产
• possessive adj. 占有欲强的
例句
• The singer possesses a rare and beautiful voice.
考点
• in possession of 拥有(高频)
• possession n. 财产(常用复)
• possess = own/have
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abandon
/əˈbændən/
vt. 放弃;抛弃
词组
• abandon oneself to 沉湎于
• abandoned adj. 被遗弃的
• abandon hope 放弃希望
例句
• He abandoned his law studies to pursue a career in music.
考点
• abandon doing sth 放弃做某事(高频)
• abandon oneself to 沉湎于
• abandon = give up
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all of a sudden
/ɔːl əv ə ˈsʌdn/
phrase 突然,猛地
派生词
• sudden adj. 突然的
• suddenly adv. 突然地
• all of a sudden = suddenly
例句
• All of a sudden, the lights went out and the audience went quiet.
考点
• all of a sudden = suddenly 突然
• sudden adj. 突然的
• suddenly adv. 突然地
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orchestra
/ˈɔːkɪstrə/
n. 管弦乐队
词组
• symphony orchestra 交响乐团
• orchestral adj. 管弦乐的
• orchestra seats 正厅座位
例句
• The orchestra tuned their instruments before the concert.
考点
• symphony orchestra 交响乐团
• orchestral adj. 管弦乐的
• 注意发音/ˈɔːkɪstrə/
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desperate
/ˈdespərət/
adj. 绝望的;极其需要的;拼命的
派生词
• desperately adv. 绝望地;极其
• desperation n. 绝望
例句
• The band was desperate for a chance to record their music.
考点
• be desperate for 极需……(高频)
• desperately adv. 拼命地
• despair n. 绝望
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uplifting
/ˌʌpˈlɪftɪŋ/
adj. 令人振奋的,鼓舞人心的
词组
• uplift v. 鼓舞
• uplifting music 令人振奋的音乐
• uplifting = inspiring
例句
• The uplifting song made everyone feel hopeful and happy.
考点
• uplifting = inspiring/encouraging
• uplift v. 提升/鼓舞
• uplifting news 令人振奋的消息
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ease
/iːz/
n. & v. 容易;舒适;减轻
派生词
• with ease 容易地
• at ease 自在地
• ease the pain 减轻疼痛
例句
• The talented pianist played the difficult piece with ease.
考点
• with ease = easily 容易地(高频)
• at ease 舒适/不拘束
• ease v. 减轻
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genius
/ˈdʒiːniəs/
n. 天才;天赋
词组
• a genius at ……的天才
• genius 天才人物
• prodigious genius 非凡天才
例句
• Beethoven was a musical genius who changed music forever.
考点
• a genius at ……方面的天才
• genius 天才(不可数/可数)
• talent n. 天赋
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variation
/ˌveəriˈeɪʃn/
n. 变奏;变化;变种
派生词
• vary v. 变化
• variation on ……的变奏
• variety n. 多样
例句
• The pianist played a beautiful variation on a folk tune.
考点
• vary v. 变化
• variety n. 多样性
• variation n. 变奏/变化
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chorus
/ˈkɔːrəs/
n. 合唱曲;副歌;合唱队
词组
• in chorus 一齐
• chorus 副歌部分
• a chorus of 异口同声
例句
• The audience joined in the chorus of the famous song.
考点
• in chorus 一齐/齐声
• chorus 副歌(歌曲)
• a chorus of protest 一片抗议声
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grand
/ɡrænd/
adj. 宏大的,宏伟的;壮丽的
词组
• grand piano 三角钢琴
• grand opening 盛大开幕
• grandchild n. 孙辈
例句
• The concert was held in a grand old theatre.
考点
• grand piano 三角钢琴
• grand = magnificent 宏伟的
• grand slam 大满贯
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finale
/fɪˈnɑːli/
n. 末乐章;终场;结局
词组
• grand finale 终场
• in the finale 在结局
• finale 终曲
例句
• The finale of the symphony brought the audience to their feet.
考点
• grand finale 精彩的终场
• finale = ending/conclusion
• 注意重音在最后音节
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rhythm
/ˈrɪðəm/
n. 节奏,韵律
词组
• rhythmic adj. 有节奏的
• rhythm and blues R&B
• in rhythm 合节奏
例句
• The audience clapped along to the rhythm of the song.
考点
• rhythm and blues 节奏布鲁斯(R&B)
• rhythmic adj. 有节奏的
• rhythm 节奏(注意拼写)
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