1、 英语词组average a. (1) 普通的，平常的 What is the yearly income of average family in Beijing? I was average in my class though I had hoped I would be better.(2) 平均的 What is the average yearly income of an ordinary family in Beijing? The average age of the students in this class is 19.case n.(1) 情况，事实 He thoug
2、ht he had found the right answer, but that was not the case. With the Internet we can communicate with people far away cheaply. A few years ago that was not the case at all.(2) 病例 Five cases of bird flu have been reported.(3) 案例 The child-murder case attracted world-wide attention.in case that/of 假使
3、；以防万一 Youd better take an umbrella in case it rains. Youd better take an umbrella in case of rain.in the case of 就而言 Paul is stupid, but it is different in the case of Mary, she is just mit v.(1) 把委托给，提交 (commit sth. to sb.) The government committed this task to a university.(2) 使承担义务，献身于 (commit on
4、eself to sth.) The government committed itself to spending more money on new roads.occupy v.(1) 占领，占用 The bed seems to occupy most of the room. How much memory does the program occupy?(2) 使忙碌，使从事，把注意力集中于 (occupy oneself in doing sth./with sth.) (be occupied in doing sth./with sth.) He occupied himse
5、lf with various projects. I have been occupied in reading history books.entertain v.(1) 使欢乐，给娱乐 We were all entertained by his tricks.(2) 招待，款待 She entertained her guests handsomely to dinner.awarea. 知道，意识到，明白be aware of Everyone should be aware of the dangers of smoking. Are you aware of your mista
6、kes?be aware that Were you aware that something is wrong? I was aware that she was trembling.enable v.(1) 使能够，使可以 (enable sb. to do sth.) Airplanes enable people to travel great distance rapidly. The rabbits speed enable it to get away. Determination and perseverance have enable her to obtain her go
7、al.(2) 使成为可能 (enable sth.) The conference will enable greater international co-operation. The new subway enables easier access to the stadium.disable v. 使丧失能力，使伤残adequate a.(1) 充分的，足够的 James didnt finish his homework because he did not have adequate time. His French was adequate for the job although
8、 he was not fluent in the language.(2) 恰当的，适合的 She could not think of an adequate answer. Those who are not adequate for their position could not see the clothes.skim v. （1）浏览，略读 It is Mr. Smiths habit to skim the newspapers at breakfast. I didnt have time even to skim the book.（2） （从液体上面）撇去 skim th
9、e cream from the milk skim the soup to remove the fat（3）掠过，擦过 On summer evenings, dragonflies are seen to skim over the river. The boys were skimming stones over the water.concentrate v(1) 集中（注意力） ，聚精会神 Tom couldnt concentrate on his study. I decided to concentrate all my efforts on finding somewher
10、e to live.(2) 使集中，聚集 An enormously powerful fleet was concentrated at Pearl Harbour. Many firms are concentrating on increasing their markets overseas.doublev. 加倍 The price of eggs has doubled in the past few weeks. How did you double the profits of this factory in so short a time?a. 两倍的，双重的 Her dou
11、ble chin took year to grow. The profit of this factory is double what it was a year ago. double act 双簧，二人戏 double agent 双重间谍，谍中谍 double-dealer 两面派，口是心非者 double-decker 双层公共汽车，双层三明治 a double-edged sword/weapon 双刃剑mentionv. 说起，提及 On the telephone, he mentioned that he had been ill. Do not mention to hi
12、s wife that he started smoking again. He cant walk, not to mention runningattitude n.（1）态度，看法 What is your attitude to/toward/about womens rights? The Government takes a firm attitude in cracking down crims.（2）姿势，姿态 He stood there in a threatening attitude. take a(n) attitude to/toward The intellect
13、uals took an attitude of “wait and see” toward the new governmentpermanent a.There is no permanent friend or enemy, and there is only permanent interest.Decide on We decided on a trip to the North. I have not yet decided on any definite plan. He has decided on a date for departureset aside Have you
14、set aside some money for a possible emergency? She set aside part of her dinner for next days lunch. We should set aside regular hour for the more important aspects of our work.as well This book tells abut Lu Shuns writings, and his life as well. With the changes in their social role, womens positio
15、n in the family has been improved as well.go over We often went over our lessons together after class. After you finish the test paper, go over it again to look for mistakes.gale= strong and violent wind wind 风 breeze 微风 gust 阵风 storm 暴风 whirlwind 旋风 hurricane 飓风 typhoon 台风knight duke 公爵 duchess 公爵夫
16、人，女公爵 marques 侯爵 marchioness 侯爵夫人，女侯爵 count 伯爵 countess 伯爵夫人，女伯爵 viscount 子爵 viscountess 子爵夫人，女子爵 baron 男爵 baroness 男爵夫人，女性男爵minor a.= smaller; less important or serious The house is in good condition, but it needs a few minor repairs. major a. 主要的，多数的 junior a. 年幼的，级别低的 senior a. 年长的，级别高的 superior
17、a. 优质的 inferior a. 次等的lest conj.= in case; for fear that; in order that not I wrote down the date of her birthday lest I (should) forget it. The children kept quiet lest they (should) wake up their mother. He always does whatever she tells him to do lest she (should) be angry.anxiety n.（1）焦虑，挂念 Jane
18、 waited outside of the operation room in anxiety for her husbands safety. The political situation caused people in that country much anxiety.（2）渴望，热切 Toms anxiety to succeed led him to work hard. Anxiety for knowledge should be encouraged among students. anxious a. 焦虑的,急切的impatience n. His voice ris
19、es with impatience. Jenny waited for her boyfriends phone call with great impatience. be impatient for sth./to do sth. 急不可耐地做 Im impatient to see our new boss. be impatient of 不能忍受 Mother was impatient of bad manners. impatient a. 不耐烦的 patient a. 耐心的 patience n. 耐心，忍耐catch sight of Suddenly Peter tu
20、rned and caught sight of Tom. Just then I caught sight of him getting on a bus. lose sight of 看不见 keep sight of 保持在视线内 at first sight 乍一看 be in sight 看见 be out of sight 看不见了make sure Father makes sure that all the lights are off before he goes to bed. Arrive early at the cinema to make sure of getti
21、ng a seat.be sure: 一定，千万要 Be sure to write to me as soon as you get there. Be sure that you give the order for bread to the baker. The following are my major points that I told him. cover v.(1) 包含，由组成，涉及到 The visiting scholars lecture covered the history of both Chinese and Greek philosophy.(2) 旅行，走
22、（多远） We covered more than 200 miles by bike last Sunday.(3) 采访，报道 The newspaper sent its best reporters to cover the satellite launching. You can find the latest coverage about the presidential election from CNN website.figure n.(1) human form Although she is a mother of three, she still keeps a goo
23、d figure. I saw a familiar figure ahead of me in the crowded subway station.(2) number A good report should carry exact figures. People were surprised to find that the beggar had a bank account of six figures.(3) drawing to illustrate sth. Her job is to draw figures for magazine articlespositive a.1
24、) sure; certain I am positive that it was John who screamed for help just now. Can you be positive about what you heard?(2) constructive The old professor gave them positive suggestion on what to do next. You should play a positive part in the activity.(3) 正的；阳性的 “+” is the positive sign. You must h
25、ave confused the positive pole with the negative pole.and whats more The little girl played the piano very well, and whats more, she learned it herself.I dont believe I have the pleasure of knowing you have the pleasure + of doing sth. May I have the pleasure of dancing with you? Its a pleasure + to
26、 do sth. Its a pleasure to talk with you. was positive that she was able to do the job although his co-owner considered her to be inadequate for it. it was evident that it would soon rain. long for a chance to return to their homeland for a visit. the salesman really took advantage of her ignorance. but few can afford to do it. going to a disco occasionally, but not so often that it becomes a bore.
