大学《高级英语》词汇表(按课文顺序).doc

高级英语上下册词汇表Content第一册2Unit 1 The Middle Eastern Bazaar2Unit 2 Hiroshima - the Liveliest City in Japan3Unit 3 Ships in the Desert5Unit 4 Everyday Use for Your Grandmama7Unit 5 Speech on Hitlers Invasion of the U。S。S。R.9Unit 6 BLACKMAIL11Unit 7 The Age of Miracle Chips12Unit 8 An Interactive Life14Unit 9 Mark Twain-Mirror of America15Unit 10 The Trial That Rocked the World18Unit 11 But Whats a Dictionary For?20Unit 12 The Loons21Unit 13 Britannia Rues the Waves24Unit 14 Argentia Bay25Unit 15 No Signposts in the Sea29Unit 16 The Play 177631第二册34Unit 1 Face to Face with Hurricane Camille34Unit 2 Marrakech36Unit 3 Pub Talk and the Kings English38Unit 4 Inaugural Address39Unit 5 Love is a Fallacy41Unit 6 Disappearing through the Skylight44Unit 7 The Libido for the Ugly46Unit 8 The worker as Creator or Machine48Unit 9 The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas49Unit 10 The Sad Young Men51Unit 11 The Future of the English53Unit 12 The Discovery of What It Means to Be an American55Unit 13 In Favor of Capital Punishment57Unit 14 Loving and Hating New York60第一册Unit 1 The Middle Eastern BazaarBazaar （n。） : (in Oriental countries）a market or street of shops and stalls（东方国家的)市场，集市 cavern （n) : a cave，espa large cave洞穴，山洞(尤指大洞穴,大山洞) shadowy （adj。) : dim；indistinct模糊的；朦胧的 harmonious (adj) ： having musical tones combined to give a pleasing effect；consonant(音调)和谐的,悦耳的harmoniously adv throng (n。） ：a great number of people gathered together；crowd人群；群集 conceivable （adj。） ： that can be conceived,imagined 可想象的,想得到的 din (n。) ： a loud，continuous noise喧闹声，嘈杂声 wouldbe ( adj） ： intended to be预期成为的；将要成为的 muted （adj。） ： （of a sound)made softer than is usual(声音）减弱的 vaulted （ adj) ： having the form of a vault；arched穹窿形的；拱形的 sepulchral（n） : a cave，espa large cave洞穴,山洞（尤指大洞穴,大山洞) shadowy （adj.) ： suggestive of the grave or burial；dismal；gloomy坟墓般的；阴森森的 guild ( n) ： any association for mutual aid and the promotion of common interests互助会；协会 trestle （n。） :a frame consising of a horizontal beam fastened to two pairs of spreading legs，used to support planks to form a table，platform，etc支架；脚手台架；搁凳 impinge （v) ： strike，hit,or dash；have an effect撞击，冲击，冲撞；对具有影响 fairyland （n。） : the imaginary land where the fairies live；a lovely enchanting place仙境；奇境 burnish ( v) : make or become shiny by rubbing；polish擦亮;磨光;抛光 brazier （ n。） : a metal pan,bowl，etc,to hold burning coals or charcoal，as for warming a room or grilling food火盆；火钵 dim （ v) ：make or grow unclear（使）变暗淡；（使)变模糊 rhythmic /rhythmical （ adj） ：having rhythm有韵律的；有节奏的rhythmically adv bellows （ n。） :（singp1。）a device that produces a stream of air through a narrow tube when its sides are pressed together（used for blowing fires，etc）（单复同）风箱 intricate （ adj） :complex；hard to follow or understand because full of puzzling parts，details，or relationships;full of elaborate detail错综复杂的；精心制作的 exotic （ adj) :strange or different in a way that is striking or fascinating奇异的；异常迷人的 sumptuous ( adj） :involving great expense；costly lavish豪华的;奢侈的；昂贵的 maze ( n。） ： ( n。） :a confusing,intricate network of winding pathways 迷津；迷宫；曲径 honeycomb （ v） ：fill with holes like a honeycomb使成蜂窝状 mosque ( n。） :a Moslem temple or place of worship清真寺;伊斯兰教堂 caravanserai caravansery ( n。) ：in the Orienta kind of inn with a large central court，where caravans stop for the night东方商队(或旅行队）的客店 disdainful （ n。） :feeling or expressing disdain;scornful and aloof；proud轻视的，轻蔑的；傲慢的disdainfully adv bale （ n。) ：a large bundle大包,大捆 linseed （ n。） ：the seed of flax亚麻籽 somber （ adj） :dark and gloomy or dull阴沉的;昏暗的 pulp （ n。) ：a soft,moist，formless mass that sticks together浆 ramshackle （ adj） :1ikely to fall to pieces；shaky要倒塌似的,摇摇欲坠的 dwarf ( v） ：make small or insignificant；make seem small in comparison使矮小；使无足轻重；使(相形之下）显得渺小；使相形见绌 vat ( n。） ：a large tank,tub，or cask for holding liquids大缸;大桶 nimble （ adj） :moving or acting quickly and lightly灵活的；敏捷的nimbly adv girder （ n。） ：a large beam，usually horizontal，of timber or steelfor supporting the joists of a floor，the framework of a buildingthe superstructure of a bridge,etc大梁 trickle ( n.) :a slow，small flow细流；涓流 ooze （ v） ：flow or leak out slowly，as through very small holes 渗出；慢慢地流 runnel （ n。） :runnel a small stream；little brook or rivulet；a small channel or watercourse小溪；小沟;小槽 glisten (v） ：shine or sparkle with reflected light， as a wet or polished surface;flash（湿的表面或光滑面)反光；闪耀，闪光 taut （ adj） :tightly stretched，as a rope(绳子等)拉紧的，绷紧的 thread ones way： move through carefully or slowly,changing direc tion frequenfly as moving小心，缓慢地挤过（不断地改变方向) 例： Slowly she threaded her way back through the moving mass of people她慢慢挤过熙熙攘攘的人群往回走. follow suit： to do the same as someone else has done赶潮流，学样 例: Many young girls are fond of following suit at present时下许多年轻女孩热衷于赶潮流。 narrow down: reduce the number of缩小(范围,数字等） 例： Please narrow down the topic of your speech to avoid waste of time请缩小你讲话的主题以免浪费时间。 beat down： bargain with(seller），causing seller to lower price(与卖主)往下砍价 例: It is necessary to know how to beat down the price when bar- gaining在与卖主讲价时应该知道怎样压价。 make a point of： regard or treat it as necessary认为是必要的 例： The teachers make a point of setting strict demands on the students老师们认为为学生制定严格的要求是很必要的 take a hand: join to help帮助，帮忙 例: When you meet troubles we are gladt0 take a hand ourselves当你遇到困难时我们愿意帮助你。 throw ones weight on to （sth）： use all ones strength to press down使劲压在（某物)上 例: he doctor throws his weight on t0 the patients chest，but it does not work医生使尽全身力气压住病人的胸口,但是无济于事。 setin motion： set sthgoing；launch使一运动,移动 例： Before the gasoline is discovered，people use diesel oil to set the engine in motion在发现汽油之前,人们使用柴油来发动引擎。Unit 2 Hiroshima the ”Liveliest” City in Japanreportorial （ adj。） ：reporting报道的，报告的 kimono （ n。） ：a loose out garment with short，wide sleeve and a sash。part of the traditional costume of Japanese men and women和服 preoccupation （ n.） :a matter which takes up an ones attention令人全神贯注的事物 oblivious ( adj。） ：forgetful or unmindful（usually with of or to)忘却的；健忘的（常与of或to连用） bob （ v） ：move or act in a bobbing manner，move suddenly or jerkily；to curtsy quickly上下跳动，晃动;行屈膝礼 ritual （ adj。) ： of or having the nature of,or done as a rite or rites仪式的，典礼的 facade （ n。) ：the front of a building;part of a building facing a street，courtyard,etc（房屋）正面,门面 lurch （ v） ：roll，pitch，or sway suddenly forward or to one side突然向前（或向侧面）倾斜 intermezzo ( n。) ：a short piece of music played aloneor one which connects longer pieces插曲；间奏曲 gigantic （ adj。） :very big；huge；colossal；immense巨大的,庞大的,其大无比的 usher （ n.） ：an official doorkeeper门房;传达员 heave （v） :utter（a sign，groan，etc）with great effort or pain(费劲或痛苦地)发出（叹息、呻吟声等） barge （ n。) ：a large boat,usually flatbottomed，for carrying heavy freight on rivers，canals，etc；a large pleasure boat，esp. one used for state ceremonies,pageants，etc大驳船;(尤指用于庆典的）大型游艇 moor （ v) :hold（a ship,etc）in place by cables or chains to the shore，or by anchors，etc系泊;锚泊 arresting (adj。） ：attracting attention；interesting;striking引人注目的；有趣的 beige （ adj.） ：grayishtan米黄色;浅灰黄色的 tatami ( n.） :Japa floor mat woven of rice straw，used traditionally in Japanese homes for sitting on，as when eating日日本人家里铺在地板上的稻草垫，榻榻米 stunning （ adj.) :colloqremarkably attractive,excellent口极其漂亮的；极其出色的 twinge （ n.) ：a sudden，brief，darting pain or pang；a suddenbrief feeling of remorse，shame，etc刺痛，剧痛；痛心，懊悔，悔恨，内疚 slay ( v。) ：(slew或slayed, slain，slaying)kill or destroy in a violent way杀害;毁掉 linger （ v） ：continue to live or exist although very close to death or the end苟延;历久犹存 agony ( n。） :very great mental or physical pain(精神上或肉体上的)极度痛苦 inhibit ( v) ：hold back or keep from some action,feeling，etc 抑制（感情等）；约束(行动等） spinal （ adj。 ) ：of or having to do with the spine or spinal cord脊背的；脊柱的;脊髓的 agitated （ adj。） ：shaken；perturbed；excited颤抖的；不安的,焦虑的；激动的 reverie （ n。) :a dreamy，fanciful,or visionary notion or daydream梦想；幻想；白日梦 heinous (adj.） ：outrageously evil or wicked;abominable 极可恨的，极可恶的,极坏的 cataclysm ( n。) ：a violent and sudden change or eventesp. a serious flood or earthquake灾变（尤指洪水、地震等) demolish ( v) ：pull down，tear down,or smash to pieces拆毁，拆除；破坏,毁坏 formaldehyde ( n。） ：chem。a colorless，pungent gas，HCHO， used in solution as a strong disinfectant and preservation，and in the manufacture of synthetic resins,dyes. etc化甲醛 ether （ n。) :chem。a light colorless liquid made from alcohol,which burns and is easily changed into a gas（used in industry and as an anaesthetic to put people to sleep before an operation)化醚；乙醚 humiliate （ v） :hurt the pride or dignity of by causing to be or seem foolish or contemptible使受辱，使丢脸 genetic （adj.） :of or having to do with genetics遗传的 have a lump in ones throat： a feeling of pressure in ones throat （cause by repressed emotion as love，sadness,etc)如哽在喉，哽咽(因压制激动的情绪所致,如爱、悲伤等) 例： Many British people had a lump in their throat on hearing the death of Dianna许多英国人在听到黛安娜王妃的死讯时如哽在喉。 on ones mind: occupying ones thoughts（espas a source of wor ry，）占领某人的思绪，一直在想的（尤指忧虑的来源) 例： The thought that is always on my mind is whether to go broad or not我一直在思考的一个问题是究竟要不要出国. rub shoulders with： （infml）meet and mix with（people)与（人们）联系，交往 例： The foreign visitors said that they would like to rub shoulders with ordinary Chinese people那些外国游客们说他们愿意与中国老百姓有来往。 set off： start（a journey，race,etc)开始（旅行,赛跑等） 例： If you want to catch that train webetter set off for the station immediately你要是想赶上那班火车,咱们就最好马上动身去火车站。 flash byalorigpastthrough： move very quickly in the specified direction急速向某方向运动 例： The train flashed by at high speed火车疾驰而过。 sink in: (of liquids）go down into another substance;be absorbed (指液体)渗入，被吸收(fig）(of words，etc）be fully absorbed or un derstood：penetrate espgradually（指话语等）完全理解 例: Rub the cream on your skin and let it sink in把这种软膏搽在皮肤上，让它渗进去。 The scale of the tragedy gradually sank in这一悲惨事件涉及的范围已逐渐完全清楚了. by trade： way of making a living，espa job that involves making sth；occupation以为谋生之道（尤指以制造某物为业） 例： be a butcher,carpenter，tailor，etcby trade做肉商、木匠、裁缝等Unit 3 Ships in the Desertlap ( v） :(of waves，etc）move or strike gently with a light，splashing sound such as a dog makes in lapping（波浪）拍打;泼溅 divert （ v） ：turn(a person or thing）aside（from a course，direction，etc）；deflect转移;使（人或物）转向;岔开，使偏斜 Antarctic （ adj。 ) ：of or near the South Pole or the region around it南极的;近南极的；南极区的;南极地带的；南极周围的 TransAntarctic (adj。） ： crossing or spanning the Antarctic横贯南极的；横贯南极地带的 parka ( n.） ：a hiplength pullover fur garment with a hood，worn 1n arctic regions风雪大衣，派克大衣 glacier （ n.） ：a slowly moving river or mass of ice and snow that forms in areas where the rate of snowfall constantly exceeds the rate at which the snow melts冰河；冰川 accessible （ adj.） ： that can be approached or entered;easy to approach or enter能够接近的；能够进去的;易接近的；易进去的 trap （ v） ：catch in or as in a trap；entrap诱捕；计捉 inexorable （ adj。） :that cannot be altered，checked，etc不可变的;不可抗拒的;无情的 graph ( n.) ：a diagram consisting of nodes and links and representing logical relationships or sequences of events（曲线）图，标绘图；图表；图形 slab （ n。） ：a piece that is flat,broad，and fairly thick平板;厚片 frigid （ adj.) ：extremely cold；without heat or warmth极冷的,寒冷的,严寒的 snowmobile ( n。） :any of various motor vehicles for traveling over snow，usually with steerable runners at the front and tractor treads at the rear(机动）雪车；(履带式）雪上汽车 rendezvous （ n。) :Fra place designated for meeting or assembling法语指定集合地；会合点 hover （ v） ：stay suspended or flutter in the air near oneplace盘旋 eerie，eery ( adj. ） :mysterious，uncanny，or weird,esp。 in such a way as to frighten or make uneasy神秘的,离奇的,怪异的；阴森的,恐怖的，可怕的eerily adv hummock （ n.） ：ridge or rise in an ice field冰群;（冰原上的）冰丘 collide ( v） :come into violent contact；strike violently against each other;crash碰撞；猛撞;互撞 scenario ( n。） ：a sequence 0f events esp. when imagined;an account or synopsis of a projected course of action or events（设想中的）未来事态；方案controversial （ adj. ） ：of,subject to，or stirring up controversy；disbatable争论的；引起争论的； tundra （ n.） ：any of the vast,nearly level，treeless plains of the arctic regions冻原；苔原；冻土带 equator （ n.） :an imaginary circle around the earth，equally distant at all points from both the North Pole and the South Pole，dividing the earths surface into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere赤道 billow ( v） ：surge，swell，or rise like or in a billow（巨浪）奔腾；（波涛）汹 pasture （ n。） ： ( n。) ：ground suitable for grazing牧场 slash （v) ：cut or wound with a sweeping stroke or strokes，as of a knife(用刀等）猛砍,乱砍 blot (v) ：make blots on；spot;stain；blur（esp。 used in blot out：darken or hide entirely；obscure）涂污；玷污;把弄模糊；遮暗（尤用于bolt out：把弄模糊;遮暗，遮蔽；掩蔽） noctilucent （adj.） ：designating or of a luminous cloud of unknown composition。visible at night in the polar regions at an altitude of c50 miles夜光云的;夜间发光的 shimmer ( v) ：shine with an unsteady light；glimmer闪烁;发出微光 translucent （ adj。） ：1etting light pass but diffusing it so that objects on the other side cannot be clearly distinguished；partially transparent，as frosted glass半透明的 buildup （ n。） ：a gradual increase in amount，power,influence,etc；expansion（在数目、力量、影响等方面）逐渐增加，扩大，扩充；集结 methane （ n。） ：a colorless，odorless，inflammable gaseous hydrocarbon，CH4，present in natural gas and formed by the decomposition of vegetable matter，as in marshes and mines. or produced artificially by heating carbon monoxide and hydrogen over a nickle catalyst甲烷；沼气 landfill （ n。） :the disposal of garbage or rubbish by burying it under a shallow layer of ground埋入地下的垃圾 paddy （ n。） ：rice in the husk，growing or gathered稻，谷 termite （ n。) ：a kind of insect found chiefly in tropical areas,very destructive to wood，textiles，etc，which makes large hills of hard earth白蚁 biomass （ n。） ：the total mass or amount of living organisms in a particular area or volume生物量 extinction （ n。） :the fact or state of being or becoming extinct；dying out，as of a race，species of animal,etc（动物的）灭绝，绝种 rip （v) ：cut or tear apart roughly or vigorously撕，扯 spectral （ adj。） ： of or like a specter；phantom；ghostly鬼怪(似)的;幽灵(般)的 skirmish （ n.） :a brief fight or encounter between small groups，usually an incident of a battle小规模战斗;前哨战 aquifer （ n.） ：an underground layer of porous rock，sand,etccontaining water，into which wells can be sunk含水层(能对水井提供重要经济价值的水量的地下岩层） chlorine （ n.) ：a greenishyellow，poisonous,gaseous chemical element with a disagreeable odorused as a bleaching agent，in water purification，in various industrial processes，etc（symbol C1)氯（符号C1） chlorofluorocarbon ( n。） ：any of a series of gaseous or low-boiling，inert,n