新版大学英语第二册复习资料.doc

词汇复习资料陈雪雷整理1. Scientists discovered they could measure wind speed by attaching a wind meter to a kite and sending it up.2. I am not in the least touched by the Marilyn Monroe kind of beauty.3. Shanghai is not an easy city to find your way around.4. If a car suddenly pulls out in front of you, your initial reaction may include fear and anger.Their initial burst of enthusiasm died down when they realized how much work the job involved.5. The professor was assisting his students to prepare their project.6. Wait for a couple of minutes with your mouth closed before inserting the thermometer.7. It is reported that conditions in the village have improved somewhat since November.8. We must await the results of field studies yet to come.9. Steve spent almost all his time doing his research, but, on occasion, he would take his son to see a film.10. He gave too much attention to his career, working long hours and neglecting his wife.Their investment turned out to be a failure and the manager was accused of neglecting his duties.11. Only a few people feel the debate about the cloning of human beings is relevant to their daily lives.12. Police are still investigating how the car accident happened.We can assure you that your complaint will be fully and properly investigated.13. Considering their capacity, the possibility of accomplishing the task is not high.14. Your book will be published in due course (最终).15. Environmentalists say a critical factor in the citys pollution is its population.16. The couples principal concern is to earn enough money to send their children to school.17. I didnt travel much when I was younger, but Im certainly making up for lost time now.18. The young man knew in retrospect (回顾往事) that he should have married his first love Emily.19. Americans treat their children as separate individuals, so much so that someone who remains dependent on their parents longer than the norm may be thought to be immature.20. The construction of the airport continued despite continual complaints (持续抱怨) from local residents.21. Popular music evolved from folk songs.If you want to be a poet, you must evolve your own style of writing.22. The workers demands can be summarized as follows: shorter hours and more pay.23. The magician emerged from behind the curtain.24. In her resume, she has clearly exaggerated her talents a little.25. They put forward many valid reasons for not building the skyscraper.It is valid to consider memory the oldest mental skill.26. Long-term stock market investments have produced superior returns compared with cash deposits.The woman was greatly superior to her husband in education.27. His words serve as a reminder of our responsibility.Her illness certainly served as a means of getting attention.This will serve as a model (an illustration).这可作典型（例证）用。It serves as a lesson to him. 这对于他来讲是一个教训。28. Knowledge starts with practice. 认识从实践开始。29. Hell grow into his brothers suits before long.要不了多久，他就会长得可以穿他哥哥的衣服了。The small family business grew into a company of international importance.这个小小的家族企业已经发展成一具有国际地位的大公司了。30. Get in line (排队) if you want to buy a ticket.31. By all accounts (根据大家所说), the police were on the scene immediately.32. Mary has never like parties, as she doesnt mix in (融入) very easily.33. Bob was stronger than the other boys, and he threw his weight around (欺负人).34. The arrival of the Chinese women baseball team hit the headlines in the local press.中国女子棒球队的到达成了当地报纸的头条新闻。His invention made the headlines of the day.他的发明曾轰动一时。35. We decided to hold to our original plan.我们决定还是照原计划办。The old man held on to (坚持做) his job stubbornly and would not retire.36. These three articles make up the whole book.37. Members of the club steer clear of (避免) controversial issues such as religion.38. The sports meeting is liable (可能) to be postponed until next week.39. The chairman led in (开场) with some flattering references to the visiting speakers record in the industry.40. The prisoner admitted his guilt to the police.囚犯向警方承认有罪。41. We had to lay down (制定) rules for the behavior of the members.42. The icy wind cut me to the bone.我感到寒风刺骨。When father lost his job, our living expenses had to be cut to the bone. 父亲失业后，我们不得不把生活费用削减到最低限度。43. Analysts say that the launch of the euro offers a new and attractive option (选择).44. They encourage students to cultivate (培养) special interests in theoretical physics.45. Some people spend too much time escaping from reality into the virtual world conjuring up on their computer screens.The worlds governments have done virtually (几乎) nothing to combat the threat of nuclear accidents.46. She interprets (解释,理解) the dream as an unconscious desire to be young again.47. From the tone of her voice I could tell she was very angry.48. My working day stretches from seven in the morning to eight at night.49. You should submit (提交) your report to the committee.Children at school must submit to (服从) the orders of the headmaster.50. The interaction of the two substances causes heat, and thus the temperature around them increases.51. When he started to talk about the finances, that was our cue (暗示) to get up quietly and leave. 52. You can add the fluid to the powder or, conversely (相反), the powder to the fluid.53. I dont want to get sucked into (卷入) the debate about school reform.54. An author must not be too sensitive (敏感) to criticism.Cats eyes are very sensitive (灵敏) to light than human eyes.55. The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a report on drug abuse (滥用) and addiction.56. She whistled a happy tune all the way home.57. The ancient temples massive stone pillars had begun to crumble.The scale of the problem is so massive that it will require all our resources to deal with it.58. I usually have a snack (小吃) of a hamburger and a glass of coke at lunchtime.59. The Academy ruled that such foreign expressions were not permitted, as they corrupted (破坏) the language.To our great surprise, the former mayor turned out to have been corrupted (变得腐败) by the desire for money and power.60. I found the discussion about cloning absolutely fascinating.61. Strictly speaking (严格地说), she was not qualified for the jobbut we employed her because of her honesty.62. School teachers have to have a great deal of tolerance (容忍) in order to deal with difficult children.63. I agree with him to some extent (在某种程度上) but there are sti11some areas of sharp disagreement between us.64. There is absolutely no necessity for you to be involved in the project.They reached m agreement on the necessity of educational reform65. The mans strange behavior aroused the policeman suspicions.66. Well never surrender to (屈服于) terrorism despite the terrorist attacks.67. In his childhood, Stevie Wonder loved music and would pound spoons or forks on any surface that resembled (像) a drum.68. The staff made a systematic check to make sure that no name had been