高级英语第二册词汇及短语.doc自己总结.doc

Lesson One Face to Face with Hurricane Camille
                                                        Joseph P. Blank
词汇：

 hurricane (n.): a violent tropical cyclone with winds moving at 73 or more miles per hour，often accompanied by torrential rains，and originating usually in the West Indian region飓风
lash (v.): move quickly or violently猛烈冲击；拍打
       pummel (n.): beat or hit with repeated blows，esp．with the fist(尤指用拳头)连续地打

    course (n.): a way of behaving；mode 0f conduct行为；品行；做法

    demolish (v.): pull down．tear down，or smash to pieces (a building，etc．)，destroy：ruin拉倒；打碎；拆毁；破坏；毁灭
     motel (n.):a hotel intended primarily for those traveling by car, usually with direct access from each room to an area for cars汽车游客旅馆

    gruff (adj.): rough or surly in manner or speech；harsh and throaty；hoarse粗暴的，粗鲁的；粗哑的。嘶哑的

    batten (n.): fasten with battens用压条钉住(或固定)

    methodically (adv.): orderly，systematically有秩序地；有条理地
       main (n.): a principal pipe, or line in a distributing system for water, gas, electricity, etc(自来水，煤气，电等的)总管

    bathtub (n.): a tub，now usually a bathroom fixture，in which to take a bath浴盆，浴缸
       generator (n.): a machine for changing mechanical energy into electrical energy；dynamo发电机，发动机
  scud (v.): run or move swiftly；glide or skim along easily疾行，飞驰；掠过
mattress (n.): a casing of strong cloth or other fabric filled with cotton，hair，foam rubber，etc．床垫；褥子
   pane (n.):a single division of a window，etc.，consisting of a sheet of glass in a frame；such a sheet of glass窗格；窗格玻璃
    disintegrate (v.): separate into parts or fragments; break up；disunite分裂，分解，裂成碎块
  blast (n.): a strong rush of(air or wind)一股(气流)；一阵(风)
douse (n.): plunge or thrust suddenly into liquid；drench; pour liquid over把…浸入液体里；使浸透；泼液体在…上
brigade (n.): a group of people organized to function。。“unit in some work(组织起来执行某种任务的)队
  scramble (v.): climb，crawl，or clamber hurriedly爬行；攀(登)

    litter (n.): the young borne at one time by a dog，cat or other animal which normally bears several young at a delivery(狗、猫等多产动物)一胎生下的小动物
       shudder (n.): shake or tremble suddenly and violently，as in horror or extreme disgust震颤，战栗

    ferocity (n.): wild force or cruelty；ferociousness凶猛；凶恶，残忍；暴行

    swipe (n.):a hard，sweeping blow[口]猛击，重击

    maroon (av.): leave abandoned，isolated，or helpless使处于孤立无援的处境
       devastate (nv.): destroy；lay waste；make desolate毁坏,摧毁；使荒芜
    swath (n.): the space or width covered with one cut of a scythe or other mowing device刈幅(挥动镰刀所及的面积)
       huddle (v.): crowd，push，or nestle close together。as cows do in a storm(如风暴中的牛群)挤成一团；拥挤；互相紧贴
       slashing (a.): severe；merciless；violent严厉的；猛烈的
     implore (v.): ask or beg earnestly; beseech恳求，哀求，乞
      bar (v.): a vertical line across a staff，dividing it into measures；a measure小节线(五线谱上的纵线把五线谱分成小节); 小节
       trail (v.):grow gradually weaker，dimmer，less direct，etc．渐弱；渐小；渐暗
       debri (复：debris )(n.): a rough，broken bit and piece of a stone，wood，glass，etc．，as after destruction：rubble碎片，瓦砾
    sanctuary (n.): a place of refuge or protection：asylum 避难所，庇护所
       cedar (n.): any of a genus of widespreading coniferous trees of the pine family，having clusters of needlelike leaves，cones, and durable wood with a characteristic fragrance雪松(属)
       extinguish (v.): put out(a fire，etc．)；quench；smother熄灭(火等)，灭(火)；扑灭 waver v. swing or sway to and fro；flutter摇摆；摇晃；摇曳
      topple (v.): fall top forward；lean forward as if on the point of falling向前倒；摇摇欲坠
      lean—to (n.): a roof with a single slope，its upper edge abutting a wall or building；a shed with a one—slope roof单坡 屋顶；单坡屋顶的棚

    prop (v.): hold up，support or hold in place with or as with a prop支撑；维持；支持
       tilt (v.): aslope；incline；slant；tip倾斜；倾侧；翘起
       cower (v.): crouch or huddle up，as from fear or cold(因害怕或寒冷而)蜷缩；退缩
       slant (v.):incline or turn from a direct line or course, esp, one that is perpendicular or level；slope(使)倾斜；(使)变歪
       hinge (v.): equip with or attach by a hinge靠铰链转动(或附着)
       diminish (v.): reduce in size. degree，importance, etc.；lessen使变小；减少，缩减
       thrust (n.): a sudden，forceful push or shove猛推
       strew (v.): spread about here and there by or as by sprinkling：scatter．be scattered or dispersed over(a surface)撒(布)；散播；被撒满(表面)
       festoon (v.): adorn or hang with flowers, leave, paper, etc．饰以(或悬挂)花彩，结彩于
       coil (v.): wind around and around成卷状；盘绕•卷
       spaghetti (n.): paste in the form。f long，thin strings, cooked by boiling or steaming and served with a sauce细条实心面
       salvation (n.): a saving 0r being saved from danger, evil，difficulty，destruction。etc．；rescue救助•拯救；援救
       canteen (n.):a place where cooked food is dispensed to people in distress，as in a disaster area(在灾区给灾民分配熟食的)赈灾处
      staffer (n.): a member of a staff职员
       rake (v.): scrape or sweep；move forward swiftly掠过；急速穿过；迅速向前移动
       rampage (v.): rush violently or wildly about横冲直撞
       pitch (v.): [colloq] set to work energetically[口]拼命干起来，开始大干特干
       wreckage (n.): the remains of something that has been wrecked残骸；漂浮物
       salvage (v.): save or rescue from shipwreck, fire，flood, etc．雷救•抢救；打捞
       wrath (n.): intense anger；rage；fury愤怒；暴怒；勃然大怒
      the blues: [colloq]a depressed．unhappy feeling[口]沮丧；忧郁
       afflict (v.):cause pain or suffering to；distress very much 使痛苦，使苦恼．折磨
       weld (v.): unite(pieces of metal，etc．)by heating until molten and fused or until soft enough to hammer or press together焊接；熔接
       reflect (v.): think seriously；contemplate认真思考；沉思
短语：
reason out: to find out an explanation or solution to a problem，by thinking of all the possibilities寻找解决途径
       例：Let’s reason this out instead of quarrelling．让我们不要争吵，商量出事情的解决方案
       a good: at least，full至少，最少
       例：They waited a good eight hours他们等了至少8个小时。
       sit out: stay until the end of坐到结束
       例：We forced ourselves to sit the play out．我们强迫自己坐到演出结束。
       come by: to make a short visit to a place on one’s way顺便拜访
       例：I’ll come by the house and get my stufflater，OK?我会顺便过来取材料，好吗?
       by the minute: every minute，minute by minute一分钟一分钟地
       例：I’m feeling better by the minute．我每分钟都感觉好多了。
       on the verge of: on the edge of，on the brink of接近于，濒临于
       例：Scientists are on the verge of a major breakthrou曲．科学家们即将取得一项重大突破。
       break apart: break up into piecesdisintegrate裂开，分裂解散
       例：The grounds broke apart in earthquake．地面在地震时裂开了。
       break up: to break or make sth break into many small pieces分裂
       例：The ice will break up when the warm weather comes. 天气转暖，冰层就会破裂。
       come through: to continue to live，exist，be strong，or succeed after a difficuh or dangerous time经历过……仍活着，经历，脱险
       例：John was so iu but he was lucky to come through．约翰病得很厉害，依然活着算是很幸运的了。
       pitch in: to set to work energetically拼命于起来，开始大干特干
       例：If we pitch in，we will have it finished in no time．我们如果拼命干活，就会马上做完
Lesson Two Marrakech    George Orwell
词汇：
thread (v.) : pass through by twisting，turning，or weaving in and out穿过，通过
pomegranate (n.) : a round fruit with a red，leathery rind and many seeds covered with red，juicy，edible flesh；the bush or small tree that bears it石榴；石榴树
chant (n.) : a simple liturgical song in which a string of syllables or words is sung to each tune(礼拜仪式唱的)单调的歌
bier (n.) : a platform or portable framework on which a coffin or corpse is placed棺材架；尸体架
hack (v.) : break up(1and)with a hoe，mattock，etc．(用锄等)翻地，挖(土)
oblong (adj.) : longer than broad；elongated长方形的
lumpy (adj.) : full of lumps；covered with lumps多块状物的；凹凸不平的
hummocky (a.) : full of or looking like low，rounded hills布满小丘的；似小圆丘的
derelict (adj.) : deserted by the owner；abandoned；forsaken无主的；被遗弃的
lot (n.) : a plot of ground一块地
undifferentiated (adj.) : without clear qualities or distinctive characteristics无区别的；无显著特点的
mound (n.) : a heap or bank of earth，sand，etc．built over a grave，in a fortification，etc．土堆；堤；坟堆
prickly (adj.) : full of prickles多刺的
prickly pear : any of a genus of cactus plants having cylindrical or large，flat，oval stem joints and edible fruits仙人掌(属)
bumpy (adj.) : full of bumps；rough；jolting崎岖不平的；颠簸的；震摇的
gazelle (n.) : any of various small，swift，graceful antelopes瞪羚
hindquarter (n.) : either of the two hind legs and the adjoining loin of a carcass of veal，beef，lamb，etc．；[p1.]the hind part of a four—legged animal(牛、羊、猪等 的)后腿肉；[复](四肢动物的)后躯
nibble (v.) : take small，cautious，or gentle bites小口地咬；谨慎地咬(啃)
butt (v.) : strike or push with the head or horns：ram with the head(用头或角)撞击；顶撞
mid—air (n.) : any point in space，not in contact with the ground or other surface空中；上空
navvy (n.) : n unskilled laborer，as on canals，roads，etc．劳工；无特殊技术的工人
-sidle (v.) : move sideways，esp．in a shy or stealthy manner(羞怯或偷偷地)侧身行走
stow (v.) : pack or store away；fill by packing in an orderly way装载；装进；收藏 municipality n．a city，town. etc．having its own incorporated government for local affairs自治市(或镇)
ghetto (n.) : (in certain European cities)a section to which Jews were formerly restricted(某些欧洲城市中从前的)犹太人居住区
sore (adj.) : giving or feeling physical pain；painful疼痛的；感到疼痛的
skull—cap (n.) : a light，closefitting，brimless cap，usually worn indoors(室内戴的)无沿便帽
-infest (v.) : overrun or inhabit in large numbers，usually so as to be harmful or bothersome；swarm in or over(虫害等)侵扰；骚扰；蔓延
booth (n.) : a stall for the sale of goods，as at markets or fairs(市场或集市上的)货摊；摊店，摊棚
prehistoric (adj.) : pertaining to ancient times，very old-fashioned老式的；古旧的
warp (v.) : become bent or twisted out of shape变弯曲；变歪
frenzied (adj.) : full of uncontrolled excitement疯狂的，狂乱的
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clamour (v.) : make a loud confused noise or shout；cry out喧嚷，喧嚣，吵闹
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grope (v.) : feel or search about blindly，hesitantly，or uncertainly摸索；探索
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self-contained (adj.) : having within oneself or itself all that is necessary；self-sufficient，as a community自给自足的
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witchcraft (n.) : the power or practices of witches: black magic；sorcery巫术；魔法
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square (adj.[colloq.]) : satisfying；solid；substantial[口]令人满意的；充实的
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conspicuous (adj.) : attracting attention by being unexpected，unusual，outstanding惹人注目的，显眼的
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grove (n.) : orchard果园
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legionnaire (n.) : a member of a legion军团的成员
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back—breaking (adj.) : requiring great physical exertion；very tiring费劲的；辛苦的，累人的
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desolate (adj.) : uninhabited；deserted荒无人烟的，荒凉的
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lucerne (n.) : a type of plant whose leaves grow in groups of three and which is used for feeding farm animals紫花苜蓿
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fodder (n.) : gorse food for cattle，horses，sheep，etc. as cornstalks，hay and straw(牛、马、羊的)粗饲料；饲草
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yoke (v.) : put a yoke on；join together；link用轭连起；连合；连结
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harrow (n.) : a heavy frame with spikes or sharp—edged disks，drawn by a horse 0r tractor and used for breaking up and leveling plowed ground，covering seeds，rooting up weeds，etc．耙
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furrow (n.) : a narrow groove made in the ground by a plow沟，畦；犁沟
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trickle (n.) : the act of trickling；a slow，small flow滴，淌；细流 ；
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subsoil (n.) : the layer of soil beneath the surface soil底土，下层土，
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mummify (v.) : shrivel or dry up干瘪；枯干；成木乃伊状
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hobble (v.) : go unsteadily，haltingly，etc．蹒跚
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leathery (adj.) : 1ike leather in appearance or texture. tough and flexible(外观或质地)似皮革的；坚韧的，粗硬的
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infuriate (v.) : cause to become very angry；enrage(使)发怒，激怒
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damnably (adv.) : execrably该诅咒地；极坏地
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packsaddle (n.) : a saddle with fastenings to secure and balance the load carried by a pack animal驮鞍
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bridle (n.) : a head harness for guiding a horse马勒
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halter (n.) : a rope，cord，strap，etc．，usually with a headstall，for tying or leading an animal；a bitless headstall，with or without a lead rope缰绳；(马)笼头
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gut (n.[usu．in p1.]) : the bowels；entrails[常用复]内脏
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plight (n.) : condition or state of affairs；esp，now, an awkward．sad，or dangerous situation情况；状态；(现尤指)苦境；困境或险境
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gall (v.) : injure or make sore by rubbing；chafe擦伤，擦痛；磨
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stork (n.) : any of a family of large，long—legged，mostly old—world wading birds．having a long neck and bill，and related to the herons鹳
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reach-me—down (adj．[colloq.]) : second—hand or ready—made(衣服)用旧的；别人用过的；现成的
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khaki (adj.) : made of khaki(cloth)卡其(布)制的
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squash (v.) : force one’s way；squeeze挤进，挤入
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slump (v.) : have a drooping posture or gait低头弯腰(而行)；消