1、精品教育 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 wi
2、th 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 --------------------------------
3、 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) --------
4、 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 -----------------------------
5、 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 ---------------------
6、 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 --------------------------
7、 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 ---------------------
8、 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;r
9、ough;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 hi
10、nd 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) --------------
11、 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
12、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 sh
13、y 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) ----------
14、 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
15、 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.) :
16、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 ---------------------
17、 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 --------------------
18、 frenzied (adj.) : full of uncontrolled excitement疯狂的,狂乱的 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- clamour (v.) : make a loud confused noise or shout;cry out喧嚷,喧嚣,吵闹 ------------------------
19、 grope (v.) : feel or search about blindly,hesitantly,or uncertainly摸索;探索 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- self-contained (adj.) : having within oneself or itself all that is necessary;sel
20、f-sufficient,as a community自给自足的 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- witchcraft (n.) : the power or practices of witches: black magic;sorcery巫术;魔法 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- square (adj.[coll
21、oq.]) : satisfying;solid;substantial[口]令人满意的;充实的 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- conspicuous (adj.) : attracting attention by being unexpected,unusual,outstanding惹人注目的,显眼的 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
22、 grove (n.) : orchard果园 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- legionnaire (n.) : a member of a legion军团的成员 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- back—breaking (adj.) : requiring great physical
23、exertion;very tiring费劲的;辛苦的,累人的 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- desolate (adj.) : uninhabited;deserted荒无人烟的,荒凉的 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- lucerne (n.) : a type of plant whose leaves grow
24、 in groups of three and which is used for feeding farm animals紫花苜蓿 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- fodder (n.) : gorse food for cattle,horses,sheep,etc. as cornstalks,hay and straw(牛、马、羊的)粗饲料;饲草 -------------------------------------------------
25、 yoke (v.) : put a yoke on;join together;link用轭连起;连合;连结 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- harrow (n.) : a heavy frame with spikes or sharp—edged disks,drawn by a horse 0r tractor and used for breaking up and leveli
26、ng plowed ground,covering seeds,rooting up weeds,etc.耙 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- furrow (n.) : a narrow groove made in the ground by a plow沟,畦;犁沟 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- trickle
27、n.) : the act of trickling;a slow,small flow滴,淌;细流 ; ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- subsoil (n.) : the layer of soil beneath the surface soil底土,下层土, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- mummify (
28、v.) : shrivel or dry up干瘪;枯干;成木乃伊状 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hobble (v.) : go unsteadily,haltingly,etc.蹒跚 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- leathery (adj.) : 1ike leather in appearance or
29、texture. tough and flexible(外观或质地)似皮革的;坚韧的,粗硬的 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- infuriate (v.) : cause to become very angry;enrage(使)发怒,激怒 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- damnably (adv.) : exec
30、rably该诅咒地;极坏地 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- packsaddle (n.) : a saddle with fastenings to secure and balance the load carried by a pack animal驮鞍 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- bridle (n.) :
31、 a head harness for guiding a horse马勒 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------
32、 gut (n.[usu.in p1.]) : the bowels;entrails[常用复]内脏 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
33、境或险境 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- gall (v.) : injure or make sore by rubbing;chafe擦伤,擦痛;磨 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- stork (n.) : any of a family of large,long—legged,mostly old—world
34、wading birds.having a long neck and bill,and related to the herons鹳 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- reach-me—down (adj.[colloq.]) : second—hand or ready—made(衣服)用旧的;别人用过的;现成的 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
35、 khaki (adj.) : made of khaki(cloth)卡其(布)制的 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- squash (v.) : force one’s way;squeeze挤进,挤入 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- slump (v.) : have a droopin
36、g posture or gait低头弯腰(而行);消沉 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- inquisitive (adj.) : inclined to ask many questions or seek information;eager to learn好询问的;好奇的 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- syph
37、ilis (n.) : an infectious venereal disease,caused by a spirochete and usually transmitted by sexual intercourse or acquired congenitally梅毒 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- garrison (n.) : troops stationed in a fort or fortified place驻军;卫戍部队 ----
38、 charger (n.) : a horse ridden in battle or on parade战马, 军马 短语: square meal: a complete and satisfying meal美餐丰盛的、令人满足 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- in a clo
39、ud: a large number of small things moving through the air as amass一团 例: a cloud of locusts一群蝗虫 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- get at: to approach or reach到达,得到 例: You have to use a little ladder to get at the jars on the to
40、p shelves.你得使用一把小梯才可以拿到架子上面的坛子。 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- next door to: almost the same as几乎 例: Leaving a man to die is next door to murder.让一个人等死无异于谋杀。 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
41、 in this connection: while speaking of such things关于这一点,就此而论 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- it doesn’t matter twopence: it doesn’t matter a bit无关紧要 例: It doesn’t matter twopence if he doesn’t accept the invita-tion.他接不接受邀请都
42、不要紧。 Lesson 3 Pub Talk and the King' s English 词汇(Vocabulary) intricate (adj) : hard to follow or understand because full of puzzling parts,details,or relationships错综复杂的;难以理解的,难懂的 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- indulge (v.) : give way to o
43、ne’s own desire尽情享受;从事于 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- meander (v.) : wander aimlessly or idly;ramble漫步;闲逛 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- conversationalist (n.) : a person who converses;esp.
44、one who enjoys and is skilled at conversation交谈者;(尤指)健谈者 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- anecdote (n.) : a short,entertaining account of some happening,usually personal or biographical轶事,逸事 -----------------------------------------------------
45、 intimate (n.) : a close friend or companion密友,知己 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- on the rocks [colloq.] : in or into a condition of ruin or catastrophe (婚姻)破坏的;失败的 -------------------------------------------------
46、 musketeer (n.) : (formerly)a soldier armed with a musket火枪手 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- delve (v.) : investigate for information;search发掘;调查(研究) ------------------------------------------------------------
47、 recess (n.) : a secluded,withdrawn,or inner place幽深处 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- desultorily (adv.) : aimlessly;at random随意地;无目的地 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- al
48、chemy (n.) : an early form of chemistry,whose chief aims were to change baser metals into gold:a method or power of transmutation; esp. the seemingly miraculous change of a thing into something better炼金术;变化物质的方法或魔力 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
49、 tart (adj.) : sharp in taste;sour;acid辛辣的;尖酸的;刻薄的 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- convict (n.) : a person found guilty of a crime and sentenced by a court罪犯 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ch
50、url (n.) : a farm laborer;peasant农民;庄稼人,乡下人 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- rift (n.) : an open break in a previously friendly relationship分裂;失和 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- scamper (v.) :






