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Unit 3
Fit for life
词汇精讲
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surgeon
/ˈsɜːdʒən/
n. 外科医生
派生词
surgery n. 外科;手术
surgical adj. 外科的
surgeon 派生词:surgically adv.
例句
The surgeon performed the operation successfully.
考点
cardiac surgeon 心脏外科医生
brain surgeon 脑外科医生
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physician
/fɪˈzɪʃn/
n. 医师,内科医生
派生词
physics n. 物理学
physical adj. 身体的;物理的
physically adv. 身体上
例句
The physician advised him to rest for a week.
考点
chief physician 主任医师
psychiatric physician 精神科医生
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chemist
/ˈkemɪst/
n. 药剂师;药商;化学家
派生词
chemistry n. 化学
chemical adj. 化学的 n. 化学品
chemically adv. 化学上
例句
The chemist gave me some medicine for my cold.
考点
chemist's shop 药店
chemical reaction 化学反应
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dentist
/ˈdentɪst/
n. 牙科医生
派生词
dental adj. 牙齿的;牙科的
dentistry n. 牙科学
例句
I need to go to the dentist for a check-up.
考点
dental care 牙齿护理
dental surgery 牙科手术
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specialise
/ˈspeʃəlaɪz/
vi. 专门研究(或从事),专攻
派生词
specialist n. 专家
special adj. 特殊的
speciality n. 专业;特产
例句
She specialises in children's diseases.
考点
specialise in 专攻……
a specialist in……方面的专家
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gene
/dʒiːn/
n. 基因
派生词
genetic adj. 遗传的;基因的
genetics n. 遗传学
genetically adv. 基因上
例句
The gene for breast cancer has been discovered.
考点
genetic engineering 基因工程
genetically modified 转基因的
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game-changing
/ˈɡeɪm tʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
adj. 改变游戏规则的;彻底改变事态发展的
词组
短语:game-changer n. 改变局面的人/事物
change the game 改变格局
例句
This discovery is game-changing for cancer treatment.
考点
game-changing technology 颠覆性技术
a game-changer 具有重大影响的事物
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genome
/ˈdʒiːnəʊm/
n. 基因组,染色体组
派生词
genomic adj. 基因组的
genome sequencing 基因组测序
例句
The human genome project was completed in 2003.
考点
human genome 人类基因组
genome editing 基因编辑
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cell
/sel/
n. 细胞
派生词
cellular adj. 细胞的
cell division 细胞分裂
stem cell 干细胞
例句
All living things are made of cells.
考点
stem cell 干细胞
blood cell 血细胞
cell membrane 细胞膜
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being
/ˈbiːɪŋ/
n. 生物;存在;身心
派生词
human being 人类
come into being 形成;产生
being from 出身于
例句
Every living being needs water to survive.
考点
human being 人类
come into being 形成
a human being 一个人
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lifespan
/ˈlaɪfspæn/
n. 寿命,有效期
派生词
life expectancy 预期寿命
extend the lifespan 延长寿命
例句
The average lifespan in China has increased.
考点
average lifespan 平均寿命
extend lifespan 延长寿命
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affect
/əˈfekt/
vt. 影响;侵袭,使感染;深深打动
派生词
effect n. 影响;效果
affection n. 喜爱
affectionate adj. 深情的
例句
Smoking can affect your health seriously.
考点
affect = have an effect on 影响
be affected by 受……影响
side effect 副作用
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contract
/kənˈtrækt/ vt. /ˈkɒntrækt/ n.
vt. & n. 感染(疾病);与……订立合同;合同,契约
派生词
contractual adj. 合同的
sign a contract 签合同
contract with 与……签约
例句
He contracted a fever after the trip.
考点
contract a disease 感染疾病
sign a contract 签合同
under contract 按合同
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virus
/ˈvaɪrəs/
n. 病毒;计算机程序中的病毒
派生词
viral adj. 病毒的;病毒式传播的
virus infection 病毒感染
例句
The flu virus spreads quickly in winter.
考点
computer virus 计算机病毒
viral infection 病毒感染
viral video 病毒视频
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cancer
/ˈkænsə(r)/
n. 癌症,恶性瘤
派生词
cancerous adj. 癌的
cancer research 癌症研究
lung cancer 肺癌
例句
Lung cancer is mainly caused by smoking.
考点
lung/breast cancer 肺/乳腺癌
cancer patient 癌症患者
die of cancer 死于癌症
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identify
/aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/
vt. 找到,发现;确认,认出;认识到
派生词
identification n. 鉴定;身份证明
identity n. 身份
identical adj. 完全相同的
例句
Scientists have identified the gene responsible.
考点
identify...as... 把……认定为
identify with 认同
identity card 身份证
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relate
/rɪˈleɪt/
vi. & vt. 联系;使有联系;叙述,讲述
派生词
relation n. 关系 relationship n. 关系
related adj. 相关的
relatives n. 亲戚
例句
I can't relate what he does to what he says.
考点
relate to 与……有关;理解
be related to 与……相关
in relation to 关于
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means
/miːnz/
n. (pl. means) 方法,方式;财富,钱财
派生词
mean vt. 意思是;意味着
meaning n. 意思
meaningful adj. 有意义的
例句
The phone is a means of communication.
考点
by means of 借助于
by no means 决不
by all means 当然可以
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delete
/dɪˈliːt/
vt. 删除,删去
派生词
deletion n. 删除
delete key 删除键
例句
Please delete this file from your computer.
考点
delete...from... 从……删除
delete all 全部删除
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restore
/rɪˈstɔː(r)/
vt. 恢复;修复;使复原
派生词
restoration n. 恢复;修复
restorative adj. 恢复的
例句
The doctor restored him to health.
考点
restore order 恢复秩序
restore confidence 恢复信心
restore to health 恢复健康
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ultimately
/ˈʌltɪmətli/
adv. 最终;根本上
派生词
ultimate adj. 最终的;根本的
ultimate goal 最终目标
例句
Ultimately, your health is your own responsibility.
考点
ultimate success 最终成功
ultimately = in the end 最终
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abnormal
/æbˈnɔːml/
adj. 反常的,畸形的
派生词
normal adj. 正常的
normally adv. 正常地
abnormally adv. 反常地
例句
The test results showed abnormal cells.
考点
abnormal behavior 反常行为
abnormal weather 异常天气
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weapon
/ˈwepən/
n. 武器,兵器
派生词
nuclear weapon 核武器
chemical weapon 化学武器
例句
Guns are dangerous weapons.
考点
nuclear weapon 核武器
weapon of mass destruction 大规模杀伤性武器
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fundamental
/ˌfʌndəˈmentl/
adj. & n. 十分重要的,根本的,基本的;基本规律
派生词
fundamentally adv. 根本地
fundamentals n. 基本原则
例句
Reading is a fundamental skill for students.
考点
be fundamental to 对……至关重要
fundamental difference 根本差异
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pace
/peɪs/
n. & vi. 速度,节奏;步伐;来回踱步
派生词
keep pace with 跟上
at a slow pace 以缓慢速度
pace up and down 来回踱步
例句
She walked at a fast pace.
考点
keep pace with 跟上……
at the pace of 以……速度
set the pace 定速度
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arise
/əˈraɪz/
vi. (arose, arisen) 发生,出现;(由……)引起
派生词
arose (过去式)
arisen (过去分词)
rise vi. 上升;升起
例句
Problems may arise during the experiment.
考点
arise from/out of 由……引起
problems arise 出现问题
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restrict
/rɪˈstrɪkt/
vt. 限制,限定;束缚,妨碍
派生词
restriction n. 限制
restricted adj. 受限制的
restrictive adj. 限制性的
例句
The hospital restricts visiting hours.
考点
restrict...to... 把……限制在……
speed restriction 速度限制
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prohibit
/prəˈhɪbɪt/
vt. (尤指以法律)禁止;使不可能
派生词
prohibition n. 禁止
prohibited adj. 被禁止的
例句
Smoking is prohibited in public places.
考点
prohibit sb from doing sth 禁止某人做某事
prohibit doing sth 禁止做某事
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resistance
/rɪˈzɪstəns/
n. 抵抗,抵制;反对
派生词
resist vt. 抵抗
resistant adj. 抵抗的
antibiotic resistance 耐药性
例句
The bacteria developed resistance to the drug.
考点
resistance to 对……的抵抗
drug resistance 耐药性
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flu
/fluː/
n. 流行性感冒,流感
派生词
flu vaccine 流感疫苗
catch the flu 患流感
例句
She's in bed with flu.
考点
catch/have the flu 患流感
flu virus 流感病毒
flu shot 流感疫苗
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characteristic
/ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
n. & adj. 特征,特点;典型的,独特的
派生词
character n. 性格;角色
characterize vt. 以……为特征
例句
What are the characteristics of this disease?
考点
a characteristic of ……的特征
be characteristic of 是……的特点
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wrestle
/ˈresl/
vi. & vt. 奋力对付,努力处理;摔跤
派生词
wrestler n. 摔跤运动员
wrestling n. 摔跤运动
例句
He wrestled with the problem for hours.
考点
wrestle with 努力解决
wrestle with a decision 反复斟酌
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put sth in place
/pʊt ɪn pleɪs/
phr. 准备就绪;安排妥当
词组
短语:in place 在适当位置;
out of place 不合适
take place 发生
例句
The new safety measures are now in place.
考点
put a plan in place 落实计划
have everything in place 一切就绪
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debate
/dɪˈbeɪt/
vi. & vt. & n. 讨论,辩论;仔细考虑;辩论
派生词
debater n. 辩论者
under debate 在讨论中
例句
The treatment is still under debate.
考点
debate about/on 关于……的辩论
under debate 在讨论中
have a debate 进行辩论
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without doubt
/wɪˈðaʊt daʊt/
phr. 毫无疑问
词组
短语:doubt n. & vt. 怀疑
no doubt 很可能
beyond doubt 无疑
例句
This is without doubt the best medicine.
考点
without doubt 毫无疑问
no doubt 很可能
in doubt 不确定
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finding
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
n. 调查发现,调研结果
派生词
find vt. 找到
findings pl. 研究结果
research findings 研究结果
例句
The findings of the study are surprising.
考点
research findings 研究结果
key findings 主要发现
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ripe
/raɪp/
adj. 成熟的;时机成熟的
派生词
ripen v. 成熟
ripeness n. 成熟
例句
The apples are ripe and ready to eat.
考点
ripe for 时机成熟
a ripe old age 高龄
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withdraw
/wɪðˈdrɔː/
vt. & vi. (withdrew, withdrawn) (使)撤离;退出;不与人交往
派生词
withdrawal n. 撤退;提款
withdrew (过去式)
withdrawn (过去分词)
例句
He withdrew from the competition.
考点
withdraw from 退出……
withdraw money 取钱
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equip
/ɪˈkwɪp/
vt. 装备;使有能力
派生词
equipment n. 设备(不可数)
be equipped with 配备有
例句
The lab is equipped with advanced machines.
考点
equip...with... 用……装备
be equipped for 为……做好准备
a piece of equipment 一件设备
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artificial
/ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃl/
adj. 人工的,人造的;人为的,虚假的
派生词
artificially adv. 人工地
artificial intelligence 人工智能
例句
Artificial organs can save many lives.
考点
artificial intelligence (AI) 人工智能
artificial limb 假肢
artificial light 人造光
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limb
/lɪm/
n. 肢,臂,腿
派生词
artificial limb 假肢
lower/upper limb 下/上肢
例句
He lost a limb in the accident.
考点
lower limb 下肢
artificial limb 假肢
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rubber
/ˈrʌbə(r)/
n. 橡胶;橡皮
派生词
rubber band 橡皮筋
rubber gloves 橡胶手套
例句
The tires are made of rubber.
考点
rubber tree 橡胶树
rubber gloves 橡胶手套
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outgoing
/ˈaʊtɡəʊɪŋ/
adj. 外向的
派生词
go out 出去
outgoing personality 外向性格
例句
She's very outgoing and makes friends easily.
考点
outgoing personality 外向性格
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grateful
/ˈɡreɪtfl/
adj. 感激的,表示感谢的
派生词
gratitude n. 感激
be grateful to sb for sth 因某事感激某人
例句
I am grateful to you for your help.
考点
be grateful to sb for sth 因某事感激某人
grateful = thankful 感激的
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disabled
/dɪsˈeɪbld/
adj. 有残疾的,丧失能力的
派生词
disable vt. 使残疾
the disabled 残疾人(总称)
disability n. 残疾
例句
The hotel has access for disabled people.
考点
the disabled 残疾人
disabled person 残疾人
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disability
/ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti/
n. 缺陷,障碍
派生词
disable vt. 使丧失能力
disabled adj. 残疾的
learning disability 学习障碍
例句
He has a learning disability.
考点
physical disability 身体残疾
learning disability 学习障碍
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conventional
/kənˈvenʃənl/
adj. 传统的,习惯的;依照惯例的
派生词
convention n. 惯例;大会
conventionally adv. 按惯例
例句
Conventional methods are not always the best.
考点
conventional medicine 传统医学
conventional weapons 常规武器
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leather
/ˈleðə(r)/
n. 皮革
派生词
leather shoes 皮鞋
artificial leather 人造革
例句
The bag is made of genuine leather.
考点
leather shoes 皮鞋
leather jacket 皮夹克
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sensory
/ˈsensəri/
adj. 感觉的,感官的
派生词
sense n. 感觉
sensation n. 感觉
sensory organs 感觉器官
例句
The eyes and ears are sensory organs.
考点
sensory organs 感觉器官
sensory experience 感官体验
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patent
/ˈpætnt/ n. /ˈpeɪtnt/ adj.
n. & adj. 专利,专利权;专利的
派生词
patent holder 专利持有者
take out a patent 取得专利
例句
The company applied for a patent.
考点
take out/obtain a patent 取得专利
patent law 专利法
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fuel
/ˈfjuːəl/
n. & vt. 燃料;增加,刺激;给……提供燃料
派生词
add fuel to the fire 火上浇油
fossil fuel 化石燃料
例句
The medicine fueled his recovery.
考点
fossil fuel 化石燃料
add fuel to the fire 火上浇油
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disturb
/dɪˈstɜːb/
vt. 使不安;打扰;扰乱
派生词
disturbance n. 打扰
disturbed adj. 不安的
例句
Please don't disturb the patient.
考点
do not disturb 请勿打扰
disturbing news 令人不安的消息
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tackle
/ˈtækl/
vt. 应付,处理,解决
派生词
tackle a problem 解决问题
tackle a difficulty 对付困难
例句
We must tackle this problem immediately.
考点
tackle a problem/issue 解决问题
tackle the challenge 应对挑战
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head-on
/ˌhed ˈɒn/
adv. & adj. 积极地,果断地;正面相撞
词组
短语:head on 迎面;正面地
face head-on 正面面对
例句
We must face the problem head-on.
考点
face sth head-on 正面面对
a head-on collision 迎面相撞
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adverse
/ˈædvɜːs/
adj. 相反的;负面的,不利的
派生词
adverse effect 不利影响
adversity n. 逆境
例句
The drug has no adverse effects.
考点
adverse effect 副作用;不利影响
adverse weather 恶劣天气
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adjust
/əˈdʒʌst/
vi. & vt. 调整,调节;适应,习惯
派生词
adjustment n. 调整
adjust to 适应
adjustable adj. 可调节的
例句
It takes time to adjust to a new school.
考点
adjust to (doing) sth 适应
make adjustments 做出调整
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centimetre
/ˈsentɪmiːtə(r)/
n. 厘米 (AmE centimeter)
派生词
centi- 前缀:百分之一
metre n. 米
例句
The wound is about two centimetres long.
考点
a 5-centimetre wound 5厘米的伤口
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acupuncture
/ˈækjupʌŋktʃə(r)/
n. 针刺疗法
派生词
acupuncturist n. 针灸师
例句
Acupuncture is often used to reduce pain.
考点
acupuncture treatment 针灸治疗
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needle
/ˈniːdl/
n. 针,注射针,指针
派生词
pin and needle 如坐针毡
needle and thread 针线
例句
The nurse put the needle into my arm.
考点
look for a needle in a haystack 大海捞针
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evidence
/ˈevɪdəns/
n. & vt. 证据,证明;证人;证明,表明
派生词
evident adj. 明显的
evidently adv. 明显地
例句
There is no evidence that the drug works.
考点
evidence for/of ……的证据
there is evidence that... 有证据表明……
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solid
/ˈsɒlɪd/
adj. 实心的;固体的;结实的;纯色的
派生词
solidly adv. 坚固地
solid colour 纯色
例句
The wall is made of solid stone.
考点
solid evidence 确凿证据
solid foundation 坚实基础
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switch
/swɪtʃ/
vt. & vi. & n. 转变;交换;调班;开关;转变
派生词
switch on 打开
switch off 关掉
switch to 转向
例句
He switched to another doctor.
考点
switch on/off 开/关
switch to 转向……
switch over 转换
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stainless
/ˈsteɪnləs/
adj. 不生锈的
派生词
stain n. 污点 v. 沾污
stainless steel 不锈钢
例句
The knife is made of stainless steel.
考点
stainless steel 不锈钢
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steel
/stiːl/
n. 钢,钢铁工业
派生词
steel industry 钢铁工业
steel worker 钢铁工人
例句
The bridge is made of steel.
考点
stainless steel 不锈钢
steel and concrete 钢铁混凝土
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millimetre
/ˈmɪlimiːtə(r)/
n. 毫米 (AmE millimeter)
派生词
milli- 前缀:千分之一
millimetre of rain 降雨量毫米
例句
The wire is only a few millimetres thick.
考点
a few millimetres 几毫米
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clinic
/ˈklɪnɪk/
n. 私人诊所;门诊部,门诊部门
派生词
clinical adj. 临床的
clinical trial 临床试验
例句
The clinic is open from 9 am to 5 pm.
考点
dental clinic 牙科诊所
clinical trial 临床试验
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examine
/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
vt. 检查,检验;审查,调查;审问,测试
派生词
examination n. 考试;检查
exam n. 考试
例句
The doctor examined my throat.
考点
examine a patient 检查病人
examine the evidence 审查证据
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tongue
/tʌŋ/
n. 舌头;语言
派生词
mother tongue 母语
hold one's tongue 保持沉默
例句
The doctor asked me to put out my tongue.
考点
mother tongue 母语
hold one's tongue 保持沉默
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pulse
/pʌls/
n. & vi. 脉搏;搏动,跳动,洋溢
派生词
take sb's pulse 给某人测脉搏
pulse rate 脉搏率
例句
The doctor felt my pulse.
考点
take sb's pulse 测脉搏
a fast/slow pulse 脉搏快/慢
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wrist
/rɪst/
n. 手腕,腕关节
派生词
wristwatch n. 手表
sprain one's wrist 扭伤手腕
例句
She wore a gold watch on her wrist.
考点
wrist watch 手表
sprain one's wrist 扭伤手腕
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organ
/ˈɔːɡən/
n. 器官;风琴;机构,机关
派生词
organism n. 有机体
organ transplant 器官移植
例句
The heart is a vital organ.
考点
organ transplant 器官移植
vital organs 重要器官
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severe
/sɪˈvɪə(r)/
adj. 十分严重的,极为恶劣的;严厉的,严峻的
派生词
severely adv. 严重地;严厉地
severity n. 严重
例句
He suffered severe injuries in the accident.
考点
severe pain 剧痛
severe weather 恶劣天气
severe criticism 严厉批评
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anxiety
/æŋˈzaɪəti/
n. 焦虑,担心;渴望
派生词
anxious adj. 焦虑的
anxiously adv. 焦急地
例句
He is suffering from anxiety.
考点
anxiety about 对……的焦虑
with anxiety 焦虑地
anxious to do sth 渴望做某事
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abuse
/əˈbjuːz/ vt. /əˈbjuːs/ n.
vt. & n. 滥用;虐待;辱骂
派生词
drug abuse 药物滥用
child abuse 虐待儿童
例句
Don't abuse your power.
考点
drug/alcohol abuse 药物/酒精滥用
child abuse 虐待儿童
abuse one's power 滥用职权
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alcohol
/ˈælkəhɒl/
n. 酒精,酒
派生词
alcoholic adj. 含酒精的 n. 酗酒者
alcoholism n. 酒精中毒
例句
He doesn't drink alcohol.
考点
alcohol-free 无酒精的
alcohol abuse 酗酒
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tobacco
/təˈbækəʊ/
n. 烟草
派生词
tobacco industry 烟草业
tobacco advertising 烟草广告
例句
Tobacco causes many diseases.
考点
tobacco company 烟草公司
tobacco products 烟草制品
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drug
/drʌɡ/
n. 毒品;药物
派生词
drug addict 吸毒者
drug abuse 药物滥用
drugstore 药店
例句
The new drug cures the disease.
考点
drug abuse 药物滥用
take drugs 吸毒
prescription drug 处方药
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phenomenon
/fɪˈnɒmɪnən/
n. (pl. phenomena) 现象
派生词
phenomena (pl.) 现象
natural phenomenon 自然现象
例句
Rainbow is a natural phenomenon.
考点
natural phenomenon 自然现象
social phenomenon 社会现象
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substance
/ˈsʌbstəns/
n. 物质;要点
派生词
substantial adj. 大量的;实质的
banned substance 违禁物质
例句
Water is a necessary substance for life.
考点
chemical substance 化学物质
banned substance 违禁物质
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symbol
/ˈsɪmbl/
n. 象征,符号,代号
派生词
symbolic adj. 象征的
symbolize vt. 象征
例句
The dove is a symbol of peace.
考点
a symbol of ……的象征
chemical symbol 化学符号
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widespread
/ˈwaɪdspred/
adj. 分布广的,普遍的,广泛的
派生词
wide adj. 宽的
spread v. 传播
widespread use 广泛使用
例句
The disease is now widespread.
考点
widespread use 广泛使用
widespread concern 普遍担忧
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bandage
/ˈbændɪdʒ/
n. & vt. 绷带;用绷带包扎
派生词
first-aid bandage 急救绷带
bandage up 包扎
例句
The nurse put a bandage on his arm.
考点
a first-aid bandage 急救绷带
bandage sb's arm 给某人胳膊扎绷带
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infection
/ɪnˈfekʃn/
n. 传染,感染
派生词
infect vt. 传染
infectious adj. 传染的
infected adj. 被感染的
例句
The infection spread quickly.
考点
infectious disease 传染病
prevent infection 预防感染
infected wound 感染的伤口
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department
/dɪˈpɑːtmənt/
n. (医院的)科,部门,局,系
派生词
department store 百货商店
the Department of Health 卫生部
例句
She works in the hospital's emergency department.
考点
emergency department 急诊科
department store 百货商店
the department of... ……系/部门
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