英语泛读教程第三册词汇复习专用

1、Unit 11. constituent (components): component part 成分2. conceive (conceptualize): To form or hold an idea: 构想出：构想出或持有一种想法 3. synthesis (making a complex whole by combining ideas): The combining of separate elements or substances to form a coherent whole. 综合：把分别的元素或物质连接成连贯的一个整体4.evolve (develop): To d

2、evelop or achieve gradually: 使发展：逐渐发展或完成5. venom (poison): A poisonous secretion 毒液：一种诸如蛇、蜘蛛等动物的有毒的分泌物6.matriculation (admission): to be formally admitted to study at a university or college 入学7.proprietary (with the exclusive legal right)： 专有的8.highlight (emphasize)：underline 使显得重要；强调Unit 21. ill-b

3、red (badly behaved): rude or behaving badly,没教养的2. break down (destroy): 损坏3. conceited (self-important): Holding or characterized by an unduly high opinion of oneself; vain. 自负的4. malicious (hateful): very unkind and cruel 充满憎恨;有恶意的5. compliment (praise): An expression of praise, admiration, or con

4、gratulation. 恭维：赞美6. opponent (rival): One that competes 竞争对手 7. be entitled to (be worthy of配得上): have the right to do entitle 有资格 8. alight (get off): To come down and settle, as after flight: 下来 9. seniority (high standing through long service)：资历深的人, 年资高的人.Unit 31. scramble (hasty movement)：move

5、 quickly 快速移动 hasty急速的2. expertise (knowledge)：Skill or knowledge in a particular area. 专门知识3. disruption (disturbance)：a situation in which something is prevented from continuing in its usual way 扰乱 4. renaissance (revival)： A rebirth or revival. 复苏;复兴5. assumption (supposition)： Something taken fo

6、r granted or accepted as true without proof; 假定，假设6. dexterity (skill of the hand)： Skill and grace in physical movement, especially in the use of the hands; adroitness. 灵巧，敏捷：体育运动熟练或动作优雅，尤指手的使用；灵活7. manipulate (handle with skill)：To operate or control by skilled use of the hands; 通过用手的技巧来操纵或控制8. sl

7、eight (skill)： Skillfulness in the use of the hands or body 技巧9. autism (self-absorption)：Abnormal introversion and egocentricity; acceptance of fantasy rather than reality. 孤独症,自我中心主义.10. get to grip with (cope with): to begin to understand and deal with sth difficult 开始理解并着手处理难题 Unit 41. hypotheti

8、cal (theoretical): based on a situation that is not real, but that might happen 假定的 2. put a premium on (encourage): 奖励，鼓励，重视3. demography (scientists in the field of vital 生命的 and social statistics): 人口统计学4. primal (fundamental): Of first importance; 最重要的；主要的5. nascent (burgeoning): Coming into exi

9、stence; emerging: 开始形成的；出现的 /出芽6. prognosis (prediction): A prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease. 预测：判病7. scalded (burnt): 烫伤的8. convulse (shook violently)： To shake or agitate violently 使强烈地震动或狂躁不安9. undeterred (not discouraged)： not discouraged 未受挫折的 un 否定+deter 阻止v. + r ed =

10、undeterred 未被阻止的10. perforate (penetrate)： To pierce, punch, or bore a hole or holes in; 刺穿11. unflappable flap恐慌 (composed)：having the ability to stay calm and not become upset, even in difficult situations 镇定的 12. incur (invite)： To become liable or subject to as a result of one's actions; bri

11、ng upon oneself: 招惹 Unit 51. phenomenal (extraordinary)： outstanding: 非凡的；杰出的2. unveil (uncovered)：To remove a veil or covering from. 把面纱或覆盖物从上拿下 3. wane (decline)： To decrease gradually in size, amount, intensity, or degree. 衰退4. confide (tell confidentially)：To tell (something) in confidence. 吐露：告

12、知秘密的（事物）5. repel (defeat)：To ward off or keep away; drive back: 击退：击退或赶回；驱除 6. give away (reveal)：disclose 揭露 泄露7. macabre (frightful)：Suggesting the horror of death and decay; gruesome: 恐怖的，阴森的8. chart (map)：To make a map of 绘制的图表9. mesmerized (fascinated)：To spellbind; enthrall: 迷人的10. succumb (di

13、e from)：由于死亡11. autopsy (examination of a dead body)： 尸体解剖12.piece together (assemble)：To bring together； 拼凑Unit 61. awry (wrong)：Away from the correct course; amiss偏差地，错误地2. overblow (exaggerated)： Done to excess; overdone:做过头的；过分的3. churn out (produce in large amounts)：大量生产 4. dearth (shortage)：A

14、scarce supply; a lack. 不足；缺乏5. reprimand (reproach)：To reprove severely, especially in a formal or official way；严厉训斥，尤指以正式的或官方的形式6. be attributed to (be due to) :归因于7. fatal (deadly)： Causing or capable of causing death； 致命的：引起死亡的8. vendor (seller)：someone who sells things, especially on the street

15、街边摊贩9. voluntary (unforced)：Arising from or acting on one's own free will； 自愿的10. submit (send)：give sth (to sb/sth) 递交11. oversight (supervision)：Watchful care or management; 照管，监督12. counsel (advise)：to advise someone. 建议Unit 71. avarice (greed)：Immoderate desire for wealth; cupidity. 贪婪2. mem

16、oir (records of ones life and experiences)： An account of the personal experiences of an author. 自传3. anecdote (short narratives concerning interesting events) : 轶事，趣闻：4. register (records of names or events): A formal or official recording of items, names, actions or events 正式记录，官方登记5. whisk away (

17、going lightly and quickly)：轻,迅速地走6. poach (hunt illegally)：非法捕猎7. agog (eager)：Full of keen anticipation or excitement;渴望的8. on the sly (sneakily)：in a manner intended to avoid notice；秘密地9. lust (desired passionately)：An overwhelming desire or craving: 强烈的欲望10. on the track (close upon) :步入正轨，接近11.

18、croon (sing in a low, soothing sound)： To hum or sing softly or soothingly 轻柔地哼，轻柔地唱12. wizard (magician): One who practices magic; a sorcerer or magician. 巫师：从事妖术的人；魔术师Unit 81. specified (stated exactly): To state explicitly, exactly or in detail: 明确说明或详明指明2. panorama (vista): An unbroken view of a

19、n entire surrounding area; 全景3. buoyant (cheerful)：Lighthearted; gay 轻松的，轻快的4. impairment (loss)：the fact that a part of your body is unable to do something fully 缺陷 5. incredulous (dubious)：Skeptical; disbelieving；dubious 怀疑的；不相信的6.convolution (twisting)：a fold or twist in something which has many

20、of them 盘旋结构7. pageant (spectacle)：a series of historical events that are interesting 壮观8. chronic (constant)：Of long duration; continuing:长期的；持续的Unit 91. tangible (perceptible)：Discernible by the touch; palpable；可感知的2. on the same plane (on the same level)在同一水平上3. sporadically (occasionally)：happen

21、ing fairly often, but not regularly 偶然地4. paradoxical (self-contradictory)： a statement that seems impossible because it contains two opposing ideas that are both true； 自相矛盾的5. in a position (well-grounded) : fully trained in an activity or skill; 精通的6. localize (locate)：To make local 使具有地方性7. live

22、(act out) : To practice in one's life 实行8. inhibition (restraint)：The act of inhibiting or the state of being inhibited； 禁止9. primordial (primeval)： Being or happening first in sequence of time; original; 原始的10. intrigue (fascinate) : To arouse the interest or curiosity; 激起的兴趣或好奇心11. synthesize

23、(combine) : To combine so as to form a new, complex product: 综合Unit 101. agonize over (suffered painfully because of sth) : 为所煎熬2. tied up (busy): not available 忙碌的3. meekly (gently and uncomplainingly) : very quietly and gently and unwilling to argue with people 温顺的4. give sb a black eye (beat sb v

24、ery hard) : 揍某人一顿5. stark (bare) : blunt 生硬的：不加掩饰的6. plain (clear) : Free from obstructions; open; 清晰的，清楚的：毫无阻碍的7. to the letter (exactly) : 严格地 不择不扣地8. zest (eagerness): Flavor or interest; piquancy; 兴趣：爱好或兴趣；刺激9. follow through (carry out exactly to the end)： 坚持到底10. stall (delay) : to deliberatel

25、y delay because you are not ready to do something, answer questions 拖延11. exasperating (irritate): extremely annoying or irritating 使人恼怒的12. mediocre (not very good)：Moderate to inferior in quality; ordinary; average 普通的：质量中等偏下的Unit 111. stricken (sorrowful): very badly affected by trouble, illness,

26、 unhappiness; 受打击的2. plod (trudge)：To move or walk heavily or laboriously; 沉重缓慢地行走3. bizarre (strange): very unusual or strange; odd 古怪的4. attire (clothes): Clothing or array; apparel. 服装，衣着5. evoke (produce): to produce a strong feeling or memory in someone 使人产生6. novice (inexperienced)：someone who

27、 has no experience in a skill, subject, or activity；beginner 新手7. demeanor (behavior)：The way in which a person behaves 举止，行为8. adroit (skillful)：Dexterous; deft; 熟练的；灵巧的9. spontaneous (unpremeditated): Happening or arising without apparent external cause; self-generated. 自然产生的，未计划的10. upstage (over

28、shadow)：to do something that takes people's attention away from someone else who is more important; 分散注意力；使显得不重要11. gauge (estimate): To evaluate or judge; estimate 评估，判断12. disconcerting (embarrassing): making you feel slightly confused, embarrassed, or worried 窘迫的13. blank (expressionless): La

29、cking expression; expressionless; 茫然的，没有表情的Unit 121. wind (end): to bring an activity, meeting and so on to an end 结束2. bicker (quarrel)：to argue, quarrel especially about something very unimportant 发生口角3. malleable (easily train): Capable of being shaped or formed; easily trained or changed可锻炼的4. p

30、rovoke (stir up)：To stir to action or feeling.煽动：激起行动或感情5. quest (pursuit): The act or an instance of seeking or pursuing something 追求6. trait (characteristics): A distinguishing feature, as of a person's character; quality 特征7. scrap (throw away): To discard as worthless; junk; 废弃：因为无用而丢掉；抛弃8.

31、pool (collect): to combine and collect your money, ideas, skills etc. 聚集9. screen (examine): To examine (a job applicant, for example) systematically in order to determine suitability. 检查：系统地测试10. appraisal (evaluation): a statement or opinion judging the worth, value, or condition of something; 评价1

32、1. strand (part): one of the parts of a story, idea, plan etc. 部分12. remediate (make up for): To deal with a problem or make a bad situation better; 弥补13. boost (increase): To increase; raise 增加；拔高Unit 131. warrant (justify): To provide adequate grounds for; 证明正当：为提供充足根据2. altruistically (in an unse

33、lfish way): showing concern for the happiness and welfare of other people rather than for yourself; selflessly 无私地3. inhibit (hold back): To hold back; restrain 抑制；限制4. groom (cleaning the fur and skin for): If an animal grooms itself or another animal, it cleans its own fur and skin or that of the

34、other animal 把皮毛弄干净5. intriguing (interesting): very interesting because it is strange, mysterious, or unexpected 有趣的6. convention (generally accepted practice): General agreement on or acceptance of certain practices or attitudes: 惯例，习俗7. presumably (probably): say that you think something is proba

35、bly true 可能，大概8. alleviate (ease): To make (pain, for example) more bearable; 减轻9. entwine (entangled): To twist around or together; entangle 缠绕：缠在周围或一起10. valor (personal courage): Courage and boldness, as in battle; bravery. 勇气；胆量Unit 141. irrelevant (not related): Unrelated to the matter at hand.

36、 不相干的，离题的2. succinct (concisely): clearly expressed in a few words; concise 简明扼要的3. mediocrity (commonplaceness): The state or quality of being mediocre; 平庸，平凡4. amateurish (not professional): Characteristic of an amateur; 业余的;非专业的5. abdicate (resignation): to give up the position；resign 辞职6. conversely (on the other hand): used when one situation is the opposite of another 相反地，另一方面7. effulgent (bright): Shining brilliantly; resplendent; bright 耀眼的；光彩照人的8. depravity (degradation): Moral corruption or degradation. 堕落：道德败坏9. salvation (delive