text·book：

noun： a book that teaches a particular subject and that is used especially in schools and colleges 教科書(shū)；課本；教材

a school/medical/history, etc. textbook 學(xué)校、醫(yī)學(xué)、歷史等教科書(shū)

adjective

[only before noun] used to describe sth that is done exactly as it should be done, in the best possible way 規(guī)范的；標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的

a textbook example of how the game should be played這項(xiàng)比賽的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)示范

conversation：[countable, uncountable]

~ (with sb) (about sth) an informal talk involving a small group of people or only two; the activity of talking in this way （非正式）交談，談話(huà)

a telephone conversation電話(huà)交談

I had a long conversation with her the other day. 前幾天我與她作了一次長(zhǎng)談。

The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election. 談話(huà)的主題是選舉可能的結(jié)果。

Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right. 唐與他右邊的女孩在專(zhuān)心交談。

(BrE) to get into conversation with sb 開(kāi)始與某人攀談

(NAmE) to get into a conversation with sb開(kāi)始與某人攀談

The conversation turned to gardening. 話(huà)題轉(zhuǎn)到了園藝上。

I tried to make conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite). 我設(shè)法找些話(huà)題。

aloud：

adverb

in a voice that other people can hear 出聲地

The teacher listened to the children reading aloud. 老師聽(tīng)著孩子們朗讀。

He read the letter aloud to us. 他把信念給我們聽(tīng)。

What am I going to do? she wondered aloud. “我怎么辦呢？” 她疑惑地說(shuō)。

pronunciation：

noun

[uncountable, countable] the way in which a language or a particular word or sound is pronounced 發(fā)音；讀音

a guide to English pronunciation英語(yǔ)發(fā)音指南

There is more than one pronunciation of garage. garage 的讀音不只一種。

相關(guān)詞匯

cluster, consonant, diphthong, elide, intonation, phonetics, pronunciation, stress, tone, voiced

[singular] the way in which a particular person pronounces the words of a language （某人的）發(fā)音

Your pronunciation is excellent. 你的發(fā)音好極了。

相關(guān)詞匯

alphabetical, definition, dictionary, entry, example, headword, meaning, part of speech, pronunciation, register

sentence：

noun

[countable] (grammar 語(yǔ)法) a set of words expressing a statement, a question or an order, usually containing a subject and a verb.

In written English sentences begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop/period ( . ), a question mark ( ? ) or an exclamation mark/exclamation point ( ! ). 句子

[countable, uncountable] the punishment given by a court 判決；宣判；判刑

a jail/prison sentence 判處監(jiān)禁

a light/heavy sentence 輕判；重判

to be under sentence of death 被判處死刑

The judge passed sentence (= said what the punishment would be). 法官宣布了判決。

The prisoner has served (= completed) his sentence and will be released tomorrow. 犯人已服刑期滿(mǎn)，明天將獲釋。

verb

[often passive] ~ sb (to sth) | ~ sb to do sth to say officially in court that sb is to receive a particular punishment 判決；宣判；判刑

to be sentenced to death/life imprisonment/three years in prison被判死刑／終身監(jiān)禁／三年徒刑

patient：

noun

a person who is receiving medical treatment, especially in a hospital 接受治療者，病人（尤指醫(yī)院里的）

cancer patients癌癥病人

相關(guān)詞匯

cure, doctor, examine, medicine, patient, practice, prescribe, receptionist, specialist, surgeon

adjective

~ (with sb/sth) able to wait for a long time or accept annoying behaviour or difficulties without becoming angry 有耐心的；能忍耐的

Shes very patient with young children. 她對(duì)幼兒特別有耐心。

Youll just have to be patient and wait till Im finished. 你只能耐心點(diǎn)兒，等我把事情做完。

expression:

?showing feelings/ideas 表達(dá)感情／思想

[uncountable, countable] things that people say, write or do in order to show their feelings, opinions and ideas 表示；表達(dá)；表露

Freedom of expression (= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right. 言論自由是基本的人權(quán)。

(formal) The poets anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. 詩(shī)人的憤怒在詩(shī)的最后一節(jié)表達(dá)出來(lái)。

Only in his dreams does he give expression to his fears. 只有在夢(mèng)里他的恐懼才能得以表露。

an expression of support表示支持

Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. 同情之意潮水般地從全國(guó)各地涌來(lái)。

?on face 臉上

[countable] a look on a persons face that shows their thoughts or feelings 表情；神色 SYN look

There was a worried expression on her face. 她臉上流露出擔(dān)心的神色。

an expression of

amazement/disbelief/horror 驚訝／不相信／恐怖的神色

His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement. 他的神情由驚變喜。

The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong. 她的眼神告訴我出事了。

facial expressions面部表情

?in music/acting 音樂(lè)；表演

[uncountable] a strong show of feeling when you are playing music, speaking, acting, etc. （演奏樂(lè)曲、說(shuō)話(huà)、表演等時(shí)流露的）感情，表情

Try to put a little more expression into it! 盡量注入更多的感情！

?mathematics 數(shù)學(xué)

[countable] a group of signs that represent an idea or a quantity 式；表達(dá)式

discover:

verb

~ sth to be the first person to become aware that a particular place or thing exists （第一個(gè)）發(fā)現(xiàn)

Cook is credited with discovering Hawaii. 人們把發(fā)現(xiàn)夏威夷的功勞歸于庫(kù)克。

Scientists around the world are working to discover a cure for AIDS. 全世界的科學(xué)家都在努力尋找治療艾滋病的方法。

相關(guān)詞匯

colonize, discover, explore, pioneer, reconnaissance, scout, settle, terrain, territory, voyage

to find sb/sth that was hidden or that you did not expect to find （出乎意料地）發(fā)現(xiàn)，找到，發(fā)覺(jué)

~ sb/sth

Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. 警方搜查這棟房子時(shí)發(fā)現(xiàn)里面藏著一大批毒品。

We discovered this beach while we were sailing around the island. 我們?cè)趪@這個(gè)海島航行時(shí)發(fā)現(xiàn)了這個(gè)海灘。

~ sb/sth doing sth

He was discovered hiding in a shed. 人們發(fā)現(xiàn)他原來(lái)藏在棚屋里。

~ sb/sth + adj.

She was discovered dead at her home in Leeds. 人們發(fā)現(xiàn)她死在利茲的家里。

to find out about sth; to find some information about sth 了解到；認(rèn)識(shí)到；查明

~ sth

Ive just discovered hang-gliding! 我剛知道有懸掛式滑翔運(yùn)動(dòng)！

~ (that)…

It was a shock to discover (that) he couldnt read.得知他不識(shí)字真令人震驚。

~ why, how, etc.…

We never did discover why she gave up her job. 我們一直弄不清楚她為什么辭職。

it is discovered that…

It was later discovered that the diaries were a fraud. 后來(lái)查明這些日記完全是偽造的。

sb/sth is discovered to be/have…

He was later discovered to be seriously ill. 后來(lái)才了解到他患了重病。

[often passive] ~ sb to be the first person to realize that sb is very good at singing, acting, etc. and help them to become successful and famous 發(fā)現(xiàn)（人才）

The singer was discovered while still at school. 這個(gè)歌唱家在上學(xué)的時(shí)候就受到賞識(shí)了。

secret：

adjective

known about by only a few people; kept hidden from others 秘密的；保密的；外人不得而知的

secret

information/meetings/talks 秘密信息／會(huì)議／會(huì)談

~ (from sb)

He tried to keep it secret from his family. 這件事他試圖瞞著家里。

Details of the proposals remain secret. 提議的細(xì)節(jié)仍不得而知。

a secret passage leading to the beach通往海灘的秘密通道

[only before noun] used to describe actions and behaviour that you do not tell other people about （指行為與習(xí)慣）暗中進(jìn)行的，未公開(kāi)的，隱秘的

Hes a secret drinker. 他偷偷地喝酒。

her secret fears她內(nèi)心的擔(dān)憂(yōu)

a secret room秘室

[not usually before noun] ~ (about sth) (of a person or their behaviour 人或行為) liking to have secrets that other people do not know about; showing this 詭秘；神秘 SYN secretive

They were so secret about everything. 他們無(wú)論對(duì)什么都那樣神秘兮兮的。

Jessica caught a secret smile flitting between the two of them. 杰西卡看見(jiàn)他們倆詭秘地相視一笑。

noun

[countable] something that is known about by only a few people and not told to others 秘密；機(jī)密

Can you keep a secret? 你能保守秘密嗎？

The location of the ship is a closely guarded secret. 那艘船的位置是高度機(jī)密。

Shall we let him in on (= tell him) the secret? 我們要不要把秘密透露給他？

He made no secret of his ambition (= he didnt try to hide it). 他并沒(méi)有掩飾自己的雄心壯志。

She was dismissed for revealing trade secrets. 她因泄露商業(yè)機(jī)密被解雇。

official/State secrets 官方／國(guó)家機(jī)密

(usually the secret) [singular] the best or only way to achieve sth; the way a particular person achieves sth 訣竅；秘訣

Careful planning is the secret of success. 仔細(xì)計(jì)劃是成功的訣竅。

She still looks so young. Whats her secret? 她看上去依舊那么年輕，她的保養(yǎng)秘訣是什么呢？

[countable, usually plural] a thing that is not yet fully understood or that is difficult to understand 奧秘；奧妙

the secrets of the universe宇宙的奧秘

look up:

(informal) (of business, sbs situation, etc. 生意、某人的情況等) to become better 好轉(zhuǎn)；改善 SYN improve

At last things were beginning to look up. 情況終于開(kāi)始好轉(zhuǎn)了。

grammar:

noun

[uncountable] the rules in a language for changing the form of words and joining them into sentences 語(yǔ)法；文法

the basic rules of grammar基本語(yǔ)法規(guī)則

English grammar英語(yǔ)語(yǔ)法

[uncountable] a persons knowledge and use of a language （人的）語(yǔ)言知識(shí)及運(yùn)用能力

His grammar is appalling. 他運(yùn)用語(yǔ)言的能力糟透了。

bad grammar極差的語(yǔ)言運(yùn)用能力

[countable] a book containing a description of the rules of a language 語(yǔ)法書(shū)

a French grammar法語(yǔ)語(yǔ)法書(shū)

repeat:

verb

?say/write again 重復(fù)說(shuō)／寫(xiě)

[transitive] to say or write sth again or more than once 重復(fù)；重說(shuō)；重寫(xiě)

~ sth

to repeat a question重復(fù)一遍問(wèn)題

Im sorry—could you repeat that? 對(duì)不起，你可以再說(shuō)一遍嗎？

She kept repeating his name softly over and over again. 她輕聲地一遍又一遍地重復(fù)著他的名字。

The opposition have been repeating their calls for the presidents resignation. 反對(duì)派一再要求總統(tǒng)辭職。

~ yourself

Do say if Im repeating myself (= if I have already said this). 如果我在重復(fù)自己說(shuō)過(guò)的話(huà)，請(qǐng)直言。

~ that…

Hes fond of repeating that the companys success is all down to him. 他老愛(ài)說(shuō)公司的成功全都?xì)w功于他。

?do again 重做

[transitive, intransitive] ~ (sth) to do or produce sth again or more than once 重做；重新推出；重復(fù)

to repeat a mistake/a process/an exercise重復(fù)一個(gè)錯(cuò)誤／過(guò)程；反復(fù)練習(xí)

The treatment should be repeated every two to three hours. 這種治療方法應(yīng)該每隔兩到三小時(shí)重復(fù)一次。

They are hoping to repeat last years victory. 他們希望重復(fù)去年的勝利。

These offers are unlikely to be repeated. 這樣的出價(jià)不大可能再有了。

The programmes will be repeated next year. 明年將繼續(xù)開(kāi)設(shè)這些課程。

to repeat the class/year/grade (= in a school, to take the class/year/grade again) 重修這門(mén)課；重讀一年；留級(jí)

Lift and lower the right leg 20 times. Repeat with the left leg. 將右腿提放 20 次，換左腿重復(fù)同樣的動(dòng)作。

?happen again 再次發(fā)生

[transitive, intransitive] ~ (sth/itself) to happen more than once in the same way 重復(fù)發(fā)生；再次發(fā)生

History has a strange way of repeating itself. 歷史會(huì)奇怪地重演。

a repeating pattern/design重復(fù)出現(xiàn)的圖案／設(shè)計(jì)

?what sb else said 他人的話(huà)

[transitive] to tell sb sth that you have heard or been told by sb else 轉(zhuǎn)述；轉(zhuǎn)告

~ sth to sb

I dont want you to repeat a word of this to anyone. 這些話(huà)你一個(gè)字也不要告訴別人。

~ sth

The rumour has been widely repeated in the press. 報(bào)界廣泛轉(zhuǎn)載了這一傳聞。

[transitive] to say sth that sb else has said, especially in order to learn it 復(fù)述，跟讀（尤指為學(xué)習(xí)）

~ sth (after sb)

Listen and repeat each sentence after me. 先聽(tīng)再跟著我朗讀每個(gè)句子。

~ what…

Can you repeat what Ive just said word for word? 你能一字不差地復(fù)述我剛才說(shuō)過(guò)的話(huà)嗎？

+ speech

Are you really sure? she repeated. “你真的很肯定嗎？” 她再次問(wèn)道。

?of food 食物

[intransitive] ~ (on sb) (BrE, informal) if food repeats, you can taste it for some time after you have eaten it 留有余味

Do you find that onions repeat on you? 你是不是覺(jué)得吃了洋蔥嘴里老有一股味兒？

?for emphasis 強(qiáng)調(diào)

[intransitive, transitive] used to emphasize sth that you have already said （強(qiáng)調(diào)說(shuō)過(guò)的話(huà)）再說(shuō)一遍

The claims are, I repeat, totally unfounded. 我再說(shuō)一遍，這些說(shuō)法是毫無(wú)根據(jù)的。

~ sth

I am not, repeat not, travelling in the same car as him! 我不會(huì)，再說(shuō)一遍，不會(huì)和他坐同一輛車(chē)的！

note:

noun

?to remind you 提醒自己

[countable] a short piece of writing to help you remember sth 筆記；記錄

Please make a note of the dates. 請(qǐng)記下日期。

She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it. 她提醒自己要記住向艾倫問(wèn)問(wèn)這事。

?short letter 短信

[countable] a short informal letter 短箋；便條

Just a quick note to say thank you for a wonderful evening. 僅以此短箋感謝您安排的美好夜晚。

She left a note for Ben on the kitchen table. 她在廚房的餐桌上給本留了個(gè)便條。

a suicide note絕命書(shū)

?in book 書(shū)籍

[countable] a short comment on a word or passage in a book 注釋?zhuān)话凑Z(yǔ)；批注

a new edition of Hamlet, with explanatory notes附注釋的新版《哈姆雷特》

?information 資料

notes [plural] information that you write down when sb is speaking, or when you are reading a book, etc. （聽(tīng)講或讀書(shū)等時(shí)的）記錄，筆記

He sat taking notes of everything that was said. 他坐在那兒記下了所說(shuō)的每一件事。

Can I borrow your lecture notes? 我可以借你的課堂筆記看看嗎？

Patients medical notes have gone missing. 患者的病歷丟失了。

[countable, usually plural] information about a performance, an actors career, a piece of music, etc. printed in a special book or on a CD case, record cover, etc. （有關(guān)演出、演員經(jīng)歷、音樂(lè)等的）圖書(shū)資料，錄音或唱片等封套介紹

The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. 封套上的介紹包括本唱片中的演奏者生平簡(jiǎn)介。

?money 錢(qián)幣

(BrE) (also bank·note especially in BrE ) (NAmE usually bill) [countable] a piece of paper money 紙幣

a ￡5 note一張面值為 5 英鎊的紙幣

We only exchange notes and travellers cheques. 我們只兌換紙幣和旅行支票。

?in music 音樂(lè)

[countable] a single sound of a particular length and pitch (= how high or low a sound is), made by the voice or a musical instrument; the written or printed sign for a musical note 單音；音調(diào)；音符

He played the first few notes of the tune. 他演奏了這支曲子開(kāi)始的幾個(gè)音。

high/low notes 高音；低音

pal:

noun

(informal, becoming old-fashioned) a friend 朋友；伙伴；哥們兒

Weve been pals for years. 我們是多年的哥們兒了。

(informal) used to address a man in an unfriendly way （對(duì)男子的不友好的稱(chēng)呼）家伙，小子

If I were you, pal, Id stay away from her! 我要是你呀，小子，我就離她遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)的！

physics:

noun

[uncountable]

the scientific study of matter and energy and the relationships between them, including the study of forces, heat, light, sound, electricity and the structure of atoms 物理學(xué)

a degree in physics物理學(xué)學(xué)位

particle/nuclear/theoretical physics 粒子／核／理論物理學(xué)

the laws of physics物理定律

a school physics department學(xué)校的物理系

to study the physics of the electron研究電子物理

chemistry:

noun

[uncountable]

the scientific study of the structure of substances, how they react when combined or in contact with one another, and how they behave under different conditions 化學(xué)

a degree in chemistry化學(xué)學(xué)位

the universitys chemistry department那所大學(xué)的化學(xué)系

inorganic/organic chemistry 無(wú)機(jī)／有機(jī)化學(xué)

(specialist) the chemical structure and behaviour of a particular substance 物質(zhì)的化學(xué)組成（或性質(zhì)）

the chemistry of copper銅的化學(xué)性質(zhì)

The patients blood chemistry was monitored regularly. 那名患者的血液化學(xué)成分受到了定時(shí)的監(jiān)測(cè)。

the relationship between two people, usually a strong sexual attraction （常指有強(qiáng)烈性吸引力的）兩人間的關(guān)系

sexual chemistry相互吸引的兩性關(guān)系

The chemistry just wasnt right. 他倆就是擦不出火花。

memorize:

verb

~ sth to learn sth carefully so that you can remember it exactly 記憶；記住

to memorize a poem記住一首詩(shī)

pattern:

noun

the regular way in which sth happens or is done 模式；方式

changing patterns of behaviour變化行為模式

an irregular sleeping pattern不規(guī)律的睡眠模式

The murders all seem to follow a (similar) pattern (= happen in the same way).這些兇殺案似乎同出一轍。

[usually singular] an excellent example to copy 范例；典范；榜樣；樣板

This system sets the pattern for others to follow. 這個(gè)系統(tǒng)堪為他人仿效的典范。

a regular arrangement of lines, shapes, colours, etc. as a design on material, carpets, etc. 圖案；花樣；式樣

a pattern of diamonds and squares菱形和正方形構(gòu)成的圖案

a shirt with a floral pattern一件花襯衣

a design, set of instructions or shape to cut around that you use in order to make sth 模型；底樣；紙樣

a knitting pattern編織圖樣

She bought a dress pattern and some material. 她買(mǎi)了一幅衣服紙樣和一些衣料。

a small piece of material, paper, etc. that helps you choose the design of sth 樣品；樣本 SYN sample

wallpaper patterns壁紙樣品

verb

~ sth to form a regular arrangement of lines or shapes on sth 構(gòu)成圖案（或花樣）

Frost patterned the window. 霜在窗子上形成了圖案。

a landscape patterned by vineyards由一片片葡萄園構(gòu)成的風(fēng)景圖

~ sth (specialist) to cause a particular type of behaviour to develop 使形成，促成（某行為模式）

Adult behaviour is often patterned by childhood experiences. 成年人的行為模式往往受童年經(jīng)歷影響。

pronounce:

verb

~ sth to make the sound of a word or letter in a particular way 發(fā)音；讀（音）

Very few people can pronounce my name correctly. 很少人能把我的名字念正確。

The b in lamb is not pronounced. lamb 中的 b 不發(fā)音。

??? see also pronunciation, unpronounceable

(formal) to say or give sth formally, officially or publicly 正式宣布（或公布、授予等）

~ sth

to pronounce an opinion發(fā)表意見(jiàn)

The judge will pronounce sentence today. 法官將于今天宣判。

~ sb/sth + noun

She pronounced him the winner of the competition. 她宣布他是競(jìng)賽的優(yōu)勝者。

I now pronounce you man and wife (= in a marriage ceremony). 現(xiàn)在正式宣布你們結(jié)為夫妻。

~ sb/sth + adj.

She was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. 到達(dá)醫(yī)院時(shí)她被宣布已經(jīng)死亡。

~ sb/sth to be/have sth

He pronounced the country to be in a state of war. 他宣布全國(guó)進(jìn)入戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)狀態(tài)。

~ that…

She pronounced that an error had been made. 她宣稱(chēng)曾經(jīng)有個(gè)錯(cuò)誤。

+ speech

Its pneumonia, he pronounced gravely. “是肺炎。” 他沉重地宣布。

pro?nounce for/against sb

(law 法律) to give a judgement in court for or against sb 作出有利（或不利）于…的判決；判…勝訴（或敗訴）

The judge pronounced for (= in favour of) the defendant. 法官宣布被告勝訴。

pro?nounce on/upon sth

(formal) to state your opinion on sth, or give a decision about sth 就…表態(tài)（或作決定）

The minister will pronounce on further security measures later today. 今天稍后，部長(zhǎng)將發(fā)表進(jìn)一步的安全措施。

increase:

verb

BrE /?n?kri?s/ NAmE /?n?kri?s/ [intransitive, transitive] to become or to make sth greater in amount, number, value, etc. （使）增長(zhǎng)，增多；增加

~ (from A) (to B)

The population has increased from 1.2 million to 1.8 million. 人口已從 120 萬(wàn)增加到了 180 萬(wàn)。

increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the earths atmosphere地球大氣層中日益增多的二氧化碳含量

The price of oil increased. 石油價(jià)格上漲了。

~ in sth

Oil increased in price. 石油價(jià)格上漲了。

~ by sth

The rate of inflation increased by 2%. 通貨膨脹率增長(zhǎng)了 2%。

~ with sth

Disability increases with age (= the older sb is, the more likely they are to be disabled). 身體機(jī)能隨著年齡退化。

~ sth (from A) (to B)

We need to increase productivity. 我們需要提高生產(chǎn)力。

~ sth (by sth)

Theyve increased the price by 50%. 他們已經(jīng)把價(jià)格提高了 50%。

OPP decrease

speed:

?rate of movement/action 運(yùn)動(dòng)／行動(dòng)速率

[countable, uncountable] the rate at which sb/sth moves or travels （運(yùn)動(dòng)的）速度，速率

He reduced speed and turned sharp left. 他減慢速度，向左急轉(zhuǎn)。

The train began to pick up speed (= go faster). 火車(chē)開(kāi)始加速。

The car was gathering speed. 汽車(chē)逐漸加速。

a speed of 50 mph/80 kph每小時(shí) 50 英里／80 公里的速度

at high/low/full/top speed 以高速／低速／全速／最高速

at breakneck speed (= fast in a way that is dangerous) 以不要命的速度

travelling at the speed of light/sound 以光速／聲速行進(jìn)

[countable, uncountable] the rate at which sth happens or is done （發(fā)生或進(jìn)行的）速度；進(jìn)度

the processing speed of the computer計(jì)算機(jī)的處理速度

This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. 這門(mén)課的設(shè)計(jì)思路是讓學(xué)生自己掌握進(jìn)度。

We aim to increase the speed of delivery (= how quickly goods are sent). 我們力爭(zhēng)加快送貨速度。

[uncountable] the quality of being quick or rapid 快；迅速

The accident was due to excessive speed. 事故的原因在于速度過(guò)快。

She was overtaken by the speed of events (= things happened more quickly than she expected). 事態(tài)發(fā)展迅速為她始料所不及。

(formal) A car flashed past them at speed (= fast). 一輛汽車(chē)從他們身邊疾馳而過(guò)。

?in photography 攝影

[countable] a measurement of how sensitive film for cameras, etc. is to light 感光度

[countable] the time taken by a camera shutter to open and close 快門(mén)速度

shutter speeds快門(mén)速度

?on bicycle/car 自行車(chē)；汽車(chē)

[countable] (especially in compounds 尤用于構(gòu)成復(fù)合詞) a gear on a bicycle, in a car, etc. 排擋；速

a four-speed gearbox四擋變速箱

a ten-speed mountain bike十速山地自行車(chē)

partner:

the person that you are married to or having a sexual relationship with 配偶；性伴侶

Come to the New Year disco and bring your partner! 攜伴來(lái)參加新年迪斯科舞會(huì)吧！

a marriage partner配偶

one of the people who owns a business and shares the profits, etc. 合伙人

a partner in a law firm律師事務(wù)所的合伙人

a junior/senior partner 次要／主要合伙人

a person that you are doing an activity with, such as dancing or playing a game 搭檔；同伴；舞伴

a dancing/tennis, etc. partner 舞伴、網(wǎng)球搭檔等

born:

verb

be born (used only in the passive, without by 僅用于被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)，不用 by)

(abbreviation b.) to come out of your mothers body at the beginning of your life 出生；出世

I was born in 1976. 我生于 1976 年。

She was born with a weak heart. 她生來(lái)就有一個(gè)衰弱的心臟。

~ into sth

She was born into a very musical family. 她生于音樂(lè)之家。

~ of/to sb

He was born of/to German parents.他的生身父母是德國(guó)人。

+ adj.

Her brother was born blind (= was blind when he was born). 她的哥哥先天性失明。

+ noun

John Wayne was born Marion Michael Morrison (= that was his name at birth). 約翰 · 韋恩出生時(shí)取名馬里恩 · 邁克爾 · 莫里森。

(of an idea, an organization, a feeling, etc. 思想、機(jī)構(gòu)、感情等) to start to exist 出現(xiàn)；形成；成立

the city where the protest movement was born抗議運(yùn)動(dòng)發(fā)源的城市

~ (out) of sth

She acted with a courage born (out) of desperation.絕望驅(qū)使她鼓起勇氣，作出行動(dòng)。

-born (in compounds 構(gòu)成復(fù)合詞) born in the order, way, place, etc. mentioned 以…的順序（或方式、地點(diǎn)等）出生的

firstborn第一個(gè)孩子

nobly born出身貴族

French-born法國(guó)出生的

born with a silver ?spoon in your mouth

(saying) having rich parents 生于富裕之家；出身富裕

in all my born ?days

(old-fashioned, informal) used when you are very surprised at sth you have never heard or seen before （表示驚訝）這輩子（未聽(tīng)說(shuō)，未見(jiàn)）

Ive never heard such nonsense in all my born days. 我這輩子還從沒(méi)聽(tīng)說(shuō)過(guò)此等廢話(huà)呢。

not be born ?yesterday

(informal) used to say that you are not stupid enough to believe what sb is telling you （表示自己并不傻，不會(huì)輕信別人的話(huà)）

Oh yeah? I wasnt born yesterday, you know. 是嗎？我可不是三歲的小孩子，你知道的。

theres one born every ?minute

(saying) used to say that sb is very stupid 總有那種傻瓜

not know you are ?born

(BrE, informal) to have an easy life without realizing how easy it is 身在福中不知福

You people without kids dont know youre born. 你們沒(méi)孩子，真是身在福中不知福啊。

(as/as if) to the manner ?born

(formal) as if sth is natural for you and you have done it many times in the past 仿佛天生的；生來(lái)就習(xí)慣的

?be/be ?born/be ?made that way

(of a person 人) to behave or do things in a particular manner because it is part of your character 天性如此；生下就這樣

Its not his fault hes so pompous—he was born that way. 他如此自命不凡并不是他的錯(cuò)，他天生就是這種性格。

ability:

noun

(plural abil·ities)

[singular] ~ to do sth the fact that sb/sth is able to do sth 能力

The system has the ability to run more than one program at the same time. 該系統(tǒng)能夠同時(shí)運(yùn)行一個(gè)以上的程序。

Everyone has the right to good medical care regardless of their ability to pay. 無(wú)論支付能力如何，每個(gè)人都有權(quán)得到良好的醫(yī)療保健。

A gentle form of exercise will increase your ability to relax. 和緩的運(yùn)動(dòng)鍛煉會(huì)提高自我放松的能力。

OPP inability

[countable, uncountable] a level of skill or intelligence 才能；本領(lǐng)；才智

Almost everyone has some musical ability. 幾乎人人都有一些音樂(lè)才能。

He was a man of extraordinary abilities. 他才干卓著。

students of mixed abilities能力參差不齊的學(xué)生

A woman of her ability will easily find a job. 有她那樣才能的女子找工作不難。

I try to do my job to the best of my ability (= as well as I can). 我盡全力做好我的工作。

create:

verb

~ sth to make sth happen or exist 創(chuàng)造；創(chuàng)作；創(chuàng)建

Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. 科學(xué)家對(duì)宇宙是怎樣形成的有分歧。

The main purpose of industry is to create wealth. 工業(yè)的主要宗旨是創(chuàng)造財(cái)富。

The government plans to create more jobs for young people. 政府計(jì)劃為年輕人創(chuàng)造更多的就業(yè)機(jī)會(huì)。

Create a new directory and put all your files into it. 創(chuàng)建一個(gè)新的目錄，然后把你所有的文件都放進(jìn)去。

Try this new dish, created by our head chef. 品嘗一下這道新菜吧，是我們廚師長(zhǎng)首創(chuàng)的。

~ sth to produce a particular feeling or impression 造成，引起，產(chǎn)生（感覺(jué)或印象）

The company is trying to create a young energetic image. 這家公司正試圖塑造一個(gè)充滿(mǎn)活力的年輕形象。

The announcement only succeeded in creating confusion. 那通告反而引起了混亂。

Theyve painted it red to create a feeling of warmth. 他們把它刷成紅色以營(yíng)造一種溫暖的感覺(jué)。

to give sb a particular rank or title 授予；冊(cè)封

~ sth

The government has created eight new peers. 政府新封了八個(gè)貴族。

~ sth + noun

He was created a baronet in 1715. 他于 1715 年被封為準(zhǔn)男爵。

brain:

brainBrE /bre?n/ NAmE /bre?n/

noun

?in head 頭

[countable] the organ inside the head that controls movement, thought, memory and feeling 腦

damage to the brain腦部損傷

brain cells腦細(xì)胞

She died of a brain tumour. 她死于腦瘤。

a device to measure brain activity during sleep檢測(cè)睡眠時(shí)腦部活動(dòng)的儀器

?food 食物

brains [plural] the brain of an animal, eaten as food （供食用的）動(dòng)物腦髓

sheeps brains羊腦

?intelligence 智力

[uncountable, countable, usually plural] the ability to learn quickly and think about things in a logical and intelligent way 智力；腦力；邏輯思維能力

It doesnt take much brain to work out that both stories cant be true. 不必費(fèi)多大腦筋就知道，兩種說(shuō)法不可能都是真的。

Teachers spotted that he had a good brain at an early age. 老師們發(fā)現(xiàn)他小時(shí)候就很聰穎。

You need brains as well as brawn (= intelligence as well as strength) to do this job. 這項(xiàng)工作既需要腦力又需要體力。

?intelligent person 聰明人

[countable, usually plural] (informal) an intelligent person 聰明的人；有智慧的人

one of the best scientific brains in the country國(guó)家最優(yōu)秀的科技人才之一

the brains [singular] the most intelligent person in a particular group; the person who is responsible for thinking of and organizing sth （群體中）最聰明的人；策劃組織者

Hes always been the brains of the family. 這家人數(shù)他聰明。

The bands drummer is the brains behind their latest venture. 這位樂(lè)隊(duì)鼓手是他們最近一次活動(dòng)的策劃人。

have sth on the brain

(informal) to think about sth all the time, especially in a way that is annoying 某事縈繞心頭；過(guò)分熱衷

He has sex on the brain. 他腦子里想的全是性。

beat your ?brains out

(informal, especially NAmE) to think very hard about sth for a long time 絞盡腦汁；反復(fù)推敲

blow your/sbs ?brains out

to kill yourself/sb by shooting yourself/them in the head 槍擊頭部自殺／殺人

cudgel your ?brains

(old-fashioned, BrE) to think very hard 冥思苦想；絞盡腦汁

pick sbs ?brains

(informal) to ask sb a lot of questions about sth because they know more about the subject than you do 討教；請(qǐng)教；不斷地問(wèn)（以向別人學(xué)習(xí)）

rack your ?brain(s)

to think very hard or for a long time about sth 絞盡腦汁；冥思苦想

She racked her brains, trying to remember exactly what she had said. 她絞盡腦汁，想要回憶起她到底說(shuō)過(guò)些什么話(huà)。

brainBrE /bre?n/ NAmE /bre?n/

verb

~ sb/sth/yourself (informal) to kill a person or an animal by hitting them very hard on the head 猛擊…的腦袋致死

I nearly brained myself on that low beam. 那根低橫梁差點(diǎn)兒把我撞死。

active:

adjective

?busy 忙碌

always busy doing things, especially physical activities （尤指體力上）忙碌的，活躍的

Although hes nearly 80, he is still very active. 盡管快 80 歲了，他還是十分活躍。

OPP inactive

?taking part 參加

involved in sth; making a determined effort and not leaving sth to happen by itself 積極的

They were both politically active. 他們兩人在政治上都很積極。

active

involvement/participation/support/resistance 積極參與／參加／支持／抵抗

She takes an active part in school life. 她積極參加學(xué)校活動(dòng)。

The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget. 學(xué)生家長(zhǎng)積極參加反對(duì)削減教育預(yù)算的活動(dòng)。

They took active steps to prevent the spread of the disease. 他們采取積極措施，防止疾病蔓延。

?doing an activity 活動(dòng)

doing sth regularly; functioning 定期進(jìn)行的；起作用的

sexually active teenagers有性生活的青少年

animals that are active only at night僅在夜間活動(dòng)的動(dòng)物

The virus is still active in the blood. 這種病毒仍然在血液中起作用。

an active volcano (= likely to erupt ) 活火山

OPP inactive ?

?lively 充滿(mǎn)活力

lively and full of ideas 活躍的；（思想上）充滿(mǎn)活力的

That child has a very active imagination. 那個(gè)小孩想象力十分豐富。

?chemical 化學(xué)

having or causing a chemical effect 起化學(xué)作用的；有效的

What is the active ingredient in aspirin? 什么是阿司匹林中的有效成分？

OPP inactive

?grammar 語(yǔ)法

connected with a verb whose subject is the person or thing that performs the action 主動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)的

In He was driving the car, the verb is active. 在 He was driving the car 一句中，動(dòng)詞是主動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)。

attention:

?listening/looking carefully 注意聽(tīng)／看

[uncountable] the act of listening to, looking at or thinking about sth/sb carefully 注意；專(zhuān)心；留心；注意力

the reports attention to detail報(bào)告對(duì)細(xì)節(jié)的注意

He turned his attention back to the road again. 他把注意力轉(zhuǎn)回到道路上。

Small children have a very short attention span. 幼兒的注意力持續(xù)時(shí)間很短。

Please pay attention (= listen carefully) to what I am saying. 請(qǐng)注意聽(tīng)我講的話(huà)。

Dont pay any attention to what they say (= dont think that it is important). 別在意他們所說(shuō)的話(huà)。

She tried to attract the waiters attention. 她試圖引起服務(wù)員的注意。

I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument. 我盡量使人察覺(jué)不到我論證中的弱點(diǎn)。

An article in the newspaper caught my attention. 報(bào)紙上一篇文章引起了我的注意。

I couldnt give the programme my undivided attention. 我不能專(zhuān)心一意地關(guān)注這個(gè)方案。

(formal) It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that…我已獲悉…

(formal) He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing.他提請(qǐng)他們注意許多檔案已經(jīng)遺失這一事實(shí)。

(formal) Can I have your attention please? 請(qǐng)注意聽(tīng)我講話(huà)好嗎？

?interest 興趣

[uncountable] interest that people show in sb/sth 興趣；關(guān)注

Films with big stars always attract great attention. 有大明星演出的電影總是引起很大的關(guān)注。

As the youngest child, she was always the centre of attention. 身為幼女，她一直是大家關(guān)注的中心。

[countable, usually plural] things that sb does to try to please you or to show their interest in you 殷勤；關(guān)心

She tried to escape the unwanted attentions of her former boyfriend. 她盡量避開(kāi)她前男友多余的殷勤。

?treatment 處理

[uncountable] special care, action or treatment 特別照料（或行動(dòng)、處理）

She was in need of medical attention. 她需要治療。

The roof needs attention (= needs to be repaired). 房頂需要修理了。

for the attention of… (= written on the envelope of an official letter to say who should deal with it) 由…辦理（正式信件信封上的用語(yǔ)）

?soldiers 士兵

[uncountable] the position soldiers take when they stand very straight with their feet together and their arms at their sides 立正姿勢(shì)

to stand at/to attention 立正站著；立正

connect:

?join 連接

[transitive, intransitive] ~ (A to/with/and B) to join together two or more things; to be joined together （使）連接；聯(lián)結(jié)

The towns are connected by train and bus services. 這些城鎮(zhèn)由火車(chē)和公共汽車(chē)連接起來(lái)。

The canal was built to connect Sheffield with the Humber estuary. 修建這條運(yùn)河是為了將設(shè)菲爾德和亨伯河河口連接起來(lái)。

a connecting door (= one that connects two rooms) 連通兩間房的門(mén)

The rooms on this floor connect. 這層樓的房間是相通的。

?electricity/gas/water 電；煤氣；水

[transitive] ~ sth (to sth) to join sth to the main supply of electricity, gas, water, etc. or to another piece of equipment 使…連接；接通

First connect the printer to the computer. 首先把打印機(jī)與計(jì)算機(jī)接通。

Were waiting for the telephone to be connected. 我們等待著接通電話(huà)。

OPP disconnect

?Internet 互聯(lián)網(wǎng)

[intransitive, transitive] ~ (sb) (to sth) to join a computer or a mobile device to the Internet or to a computer network （使計(jì)算機(jī)或移動(dòng)設(shè)備）連接（到互聯(lián)網(wǎng)或計(jì)算機(jī)網(wǎng)絡(luò)）

Click Continue to connect to the Internet. 點(diǎn)擊 Continue 連接到互聯(lián)網(wǎng)。

OPP disconnect

?link 聯(lián)系

[transitive] ~ sb/sth (with sb/sth) to notice or make a link between people, things, events, etc. 注意到…有關(guān)聯(lián)；把…聯(lián)系起來(lái) SYN associate

There was nothing to connect him with the crime. 他與那起犯罪毫無(wú)關(guān)聯(lián)。

I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before. 聽(tīng)到有人把他們牽扯在一起讓我很吃驚；我以前從未把他們聯(lián)起來(lái)想過(guò)。

?of train/bus/plane 火車(chē)；公共汽車(chē)；飛機(jī)

[intransitive] ~ (with sth) to arrive just before another one leaves so that passengers can change from one to the other 銜接；聯(lián)運(yùn)

His flight to Amsterdam connects with an afternoon flight to New York. 他飛往阿姆斯特丹的班機(jī)與下午飛往紐約的一趟航班相銜接。

Theres a connecting flight at noon. 中午有一趟相銜接的航班。

?telephone lines 電話(huà)線(xiàn)

[transitive] ~ sb to join telephone lines so that people can speak to each other 為（某人）接通電話(huà)；連接 SYN put through

Hold on please, Im trying to connect you. 請(qǐng)別掛電話(huà)，我在盡力給您接通。

OPP disconnect

?form relationship 建立關(guān)系

[intransitive] ~ (with sb) to form a good relationship with sb so that you like and understand each other （與某人）建立良好關(guān)系，溝通

They met a couple of times but they didnt really connect. 盡管他們見(jiàn)了幾次面，但仍未真正建立起良好的關(guān)系。

?hit 擊

[intransitive] ~ (with sb/sth) (informal, especially NAmE) to hit sb/sth 打（某人）；擊中（某物）

The blow connected and she felt a surge of pain. 她遭到沉重的一擊，感到一陣疼痛。

overnight:

adverb

BrE /???v??na?t/ NAmE /?o?v?r?na?t/

during or for the night 在夜間；在晚上

We stayed overnight in London after the theatre. 我們看完戲后在倫敦住了一晚。

suddenly or quickly 突然；一夜之間；旋即

Dont expect it to improve overnight. 不要指望這事一下子就改善了。

over·night

adjective

BrE /???v?na?t/ NAmE /?o?v?rna?t/ [only before noun]

happening during the night; for a night 夜間的；晚上的；只供一夜的

an overnight flight夜間飛行

overnight accommodation一夜住宿

She took only an overnight bag (= containing the things needed for a night spent away from home). 她只帶了一個(gè)外出住宿一晚的用品旅行袋。

happening suddenly or quickly 突然的；很快的；一夜之間的

The play was an overnight success. 這部劇作一夜成名。

review:

noun

[uncountable, countable] an examination of sth, with the intention of changing it if necessary 評(píng)審，審查，檢查，檢討（為了進(jìn)行必要的修改）

the governments review of its education policy政府對(duì)其教育政策的檢討

The case is subject to judicial review. 這個(gè)案子必須接受司法審查。

His parole application is up for review next week. 他的假釋申請(qǐng)下周審查。

The terms of the contract are under review. 合同條文正在審議。

a pay/salary review 薪酬審定

a review body/date/panel 評(píng)審機(jī)構(gòu)／日期／小組

[countable, uncountable] a report in a newspaper or magazine, or on the Internet, television or radio, in which sb gives their opinion of a book, play,

film/movie, etc.; the act of writing this kind of report （對(duì)圖書(shū)、戲劇、電影等的）評(píng)介，評(píng)論

a book review書(shū)評(píng)

the reviews (page) in the papers報(bào)紙的評(píng)論版

good/bad/mixed/rave reviews in the national press全國(guó)性報(bào)刊上良好的／不好的／毀譽(yù)參半的／高度贊譽(yù)的評(píng)論

He submitted his latest novel for review. 他提交了自己的最新小說(shuō)供評(píng)論。

[countable] a report on a subject or on a series of events 報(bào)告；匯報(bào)；述評(píng)；回顧

a review of customer complaints有關(guān)消費(fèi)者投訴的匯報(bào)

to publish a review of recent cancer research發(fā)表有關(guān)最近癌癥研究的報(bào)告

[countable] (formal) a ceremony that involves an official inspection of soldiers, etc. by an important visitor 閱兵式；檢閱

[countable] (NAmE) a lesson in which you look again at sth you have studied, especially in order to prepare for an exam （尤指為準(zhǔn)備考試的）溫習(xí)課，復(fù)習(xí)課

verb

~ sth to carefully examine or consider sth again, especially so that you can decide if it is necessary to make changes 復(fù)查；重新考慮 SYN reassess

to review the evidence復(fù)查證據(jù)

The government will review the situation later in the year. 政府將在今年晚些時(shí)候?qū)π蝿?shì)重新加以研究。

~ sth to think about past events, for example to try to understand why they happened 回顧；反思 SYN take stock (of sth)

to review your failures and triumphs回顧自己的成功和失敗

She had been reviewing the previous week on her way home. 她在回家的路上對(duì)前一個(gè)星期進(jìn)行了回顧。

~ sth to write a report of a book, play, film/movie, etc. in which you give your opinion of it 寫(xiě)（關(guān)于書(shū)籍、戲劇、電影等的）評(píng)論；評(píng)介

The play was reviewed in the national newspapers. 全國(guó)性報(bào)紙都對(duì)這部戲劇作了評(píng)論。

~ sb/sth to make an official inspection of a group of soldiers, etc. in a military ceremony 檢閱（部隊(duì)）

~ sth (especially NAmE) to look again at sth you have studied, especially in order to prepare for an exam （尤指為準(zhǔn)備考試而）溫習(xí)，復(fù)習(xí)

~ sth (especially NAmE) to check a piece of work to see if there are any mistakes 校閱；審核

knowledge：

noun

[uncountable, singular] the information, understanding and skills that you gain through education or experience 知識(shí)；學(xué)問(wèn)；學(xué)識(shí)

practical/medical/scientific knowledge實(shí)際／醫(yī)學(xué)／科學(xué)知識(shí)

~ of/about sth

He has a wide knowledge of painting and music. 他在繪畫(huà)和音樂(lè)方面知識(shí)淵博。

There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system. 大家對(duì)稅制缺乏了解。

[uncountable] the state of knowing about a particular fact or situation 知曉；知悉；了解

She sent the letter without my knowledge. 她背著我把信寄了出去。

The film was made with the Princes full knowledge and approval. 這部影片是在王子充分了解和認(rèn)可的情況下拍攝的。

She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited. 她知道時(shí)間有限，所以很著急。

I went to sleep secure in the knowledge that I was not alone in the house. 我知道當(dāng)時(shí)不是只有我一人在房子里，就放心地睡覺(jué)了。

They could relax safe in the knowledge that they had the funding for the project. 他們得知工程資金已有著落時(shí)就感到踏實(shí)輕松了。

He denied all knowledge of the affair. 他否認(rèn)知道此事。

~ economy/industry/worker working with information rather than producing goods 信息，知識(shí)（與產(chǎn)品制造相對(duì)）

習(xí)語(yǔ)

be common/public ?knowledge

to be sth that everyone knows, especially in a particular community or group 常識(shí)；眾所周知

come to sbs ?knowledge

(formal) to become known by sb 被某人知道；被某人獲悉

It has come to our knowledge that you have been taking time off without permission. 我們了解到你們時(shí)常未經(jīng)允許就不上班。

to your ?knowledge

from the information you have, although you may not know everything 據(jù)某人所知

Are they divorced? Not to my knowledge. “他們離婚了嗎？” “據(jù)我所知沒(méi)有?！?/p>

all the ?best

(informal) used when you are saying goodbye to sb or ending a letter, to give sb your good wishes （告別用語(yǔ)或書(shū)信結(jié)語(yǔ)）祝一切順利，萬(wàn)事如意

lifelong：

adjective

[only before noun]

lasting or existing all through your life 終身的；畢生的

wisely：

adjective

(wiser, wis·est)

(of people 人) able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have 充滿(mǎn)智慧的；明智的；英明的；明察善斷的

a wise old man智叟

Im older and wiser after ten years in the business. 在商界混了十年之后，我變得老成聰明了。

(of actions and behaviour 行動(dòng)和行為) sensible; based on good judgement 明智的；高明的；有判斷力的 SYN prudent

a wise decision明智的決定

It was very wise to leave when you did. 你那時(shí)離開(kāi)非常明智。

The wisest course of action is just to say nothing. 最明智的做法就是緘默不言。

I was grateful for her wise counsel. 我感激她為我指點(diǎn)迷津。