小黑雅思词汇1618词例句讲解

小黑雅思词汇1618词例句

1 ground floor n. (英) 一层

Jenny now lives in a terraced ground floor flat. 2 wing n. 配楼，建筑的一部分 We were given an office in the empty west wing. 3 annex n. 配楼，建筑的附属建筑 The annex has been built on to the main building 4 basement n. 地下室

They bought an old schoolhouse to live in and built a workshop in the basement. 5 twin building n. 双子建筑

6 landmark n. 标志性建筑；里程碑

The Ambassador Hotel is a Los Angeles landmark. 7 aisle n. 过道

He was in no hurry to walk down the aisle. 8 intersection n. 十字路口

9 accommodation n. 住宿，食宿

Rates are higher for deluxe accommodations. 10 home stay n.住家住宿(方式) 11 lobby n. 大厅，通道 I met her in the lobby of the museum. 12 porch n. 走廊，门廊 13 balcony n. 阳台

14 central air-conditioning n. 空调

15 deposit n. 按金，押金

It is common to ask for the equivalent of a month's rent as a deposit. 16 rent n. 租金

She worked to pay the rent while I went to college. 17 available adj. 可用的，有空的

Mr Leach is on holiday and was not available for comment. 18 downtown adv. 市中心

19 suburb n. adj. 郊区，市郊

Anna was born in 1923 in Ardwick, a suburb of Manchester. 20 blonde adj. 金黄色的

There were two little girls, one Asian and one with blonde hair.

21 wavy adj. 波浪形的 She had short, wavy brown hair. 22 pony-tail n. 马尾辫

Her long, fine hair was swept back in a ponytail. 23 casual dress n. 休闲装，非正式服装

24 pullover n. 套头毛衣

25 plump adj. 丰满的

Maria was small and plump with a mass of curly hair. 26 stout adj. 结实的，矮胖的 He was a tall, stout man with gray hair. 27 stocky adj. 粗壮的

28 medium-built adj. 中等身材的

29 sunburned adj. 日晒的颜色，棕褐色的 A badly sunburned face or back is extremely painful. 30 fair-skinned adj. 白皮肤

31 community hospital 社区医院

32 drowsy adj. 困倦的，昏昏欲睡的

He felt pleasantly drowsy and had to fight off the urge to sleep. 33 fatigue n. 疲乏，疲劳，劳累

She continued to have severe stomach cramps, aches, fatigue, and depression. 34 exhaustion n. 精疲力竭

Staff say he is suffering from exhaustion. 35 feel one’ s pulse 号脉

36 symptom n. 症状，病症

One of the most common symptoms of schizophrenia is hearing imaginary voices. 37 practitioner n. 从业医生

38 specialist n. 专科医生，专家

39 surgeon n. 外科医生

40 receptionist n. 接待员

41 coast n. 海岸

Camp sites are usually situated along the coast, close to beaches. 42 barbecue n. 烧烤野餐 43 brochure n. 广告小册子，宣传小册子

44 excursion n. 短途旅行，远足

In Bermuda, Sam's father took him on an excursion to a coral barrier. 45 energetic adj. 精力充沛的

Blackwell is 59, strong looking and enormously energetic. 46 receipt n. 收据

I wrote her a receipt for the money. 47 travel agency 旅行社

48 flight number 航班号

49 check in 办理登机手续, 入住手续

I'll ring the hotel. I'll tell them we'll check in tomorrow. 50 take off 起飞

We eventually took off at 11 o'clock and arrived in Venice at 1.30. 51 youth hostel 青年旅社，青年招待所

52 expire v. 满期，到期，过期

He had lived illegally in the United States for five years after his visitor's visa expired. 53 souvenir n. 纪念品

cramped adj. 拥挤的，难懂的

There are hundreds of families living in cramped conditions on the floor of the airport lounge.

55 barrier n. 障碍，屏障

The demonstrators broke through heavy police barriers. 56 reserve v. 确认预订 I'll reserve a table for five. 57 schedule n. 时间表，日程表 We both have such hectic schedules. 58 appetizer n. 开胃小吃，开胃饮料 59 fare n. 车费，票价 He could barely afford the railway fare. 60 toll n. 通行费，使用费

61 departure n. 离开，出发

They hoped this would lead to the departure of all foreign forces from the country... 62 cashier n. 收银员，出纳

63 money order 汇款单

buckle n. 扣子，纽扣 He wore a belt with a large brass buckle. 65 plate n. v. 镀(金、银等)

66 scratch n. v. 划痕，划伤，划破 He scratched himself under his arm. 67 theft n. 盗窃，偷盗 Art theft is now part of organised crime. 68 gross n. 毛利，毛收入

69 calculate v. 计算，推算，估算

From this you can calculate the total mass in the Galaxy. 70 applicant n. 申请人

71 assistant n. 助理，店员

Kalan called his assistant, Hashim, to take over while he went out. 72 appoint v. 指派，委派

It made sense to appoint a banker to this job. 73 commission n. 佣金

He also got a commission for bringing in new clients. 74 volume n. 卷，册，藏书量

75 general-loan section n. 借阅部

76 reference n. 参考书库

Please keep this sheet in a safe place for reference. 77 periodical n. 期刊

The walls would be lined with books and periodicals. 78 journal n. 学术期刊

All our results are published in scientific journals. 79 encyclopedia n. 百科全书

80 abstract n. 摘要

81 index n. 索引期刊 There's even a special subject index. 82 cassette n. 录音机

83 overdue adj. 过期的, 迟到的

84 librarian n. 图书管理员，馆员

85 magnetize v. 磁化

86 demagnetize v. 消磁

87 delegate n. 代表团

88 agenda n. 会议日程，议事日程

This is sure to be an item on the agenda next week. productive adj. 多产的，富有成效的 Training makes workers highly productive. 90 stationery n. 文具

91 coach n.长途客车 I hate travelling by coach. 92 venue n. 举办地点，举办场所

Birmingham's International Convention Centre is the venue for a three-day arts festival. 93 grants n. 助学金，补助金

Unfortunately, my application for a grant was rejected. 94 commence v. 开始

The hunter knelt beside the animal carcass and commenced to skin it. 95 relic n. 废墟，遗迹

96 sculpture n. 雕塑 Both studied sculpture. 97 reproduction n. 临摹，仿制品

I shall not try to reproduce the policemen's English... 98 sleeping bag 睡袋

99 fist-aid ki 急救工具

100 luggage n. 行李

Leave your luggage in the hotel. 101 slippery adj. 滑的 The tiled floor was wet and slippery. 102 species n. [动植物的]物种，种 Pandas are an endangered species. 103 crocodile n. 鳄鱼

104 steal v. 偷，偷盗

He was accused of stealing a small boy's bicycle... 105 license n. 驾驶执照

106 install v. 安装，安置

They had installed a new phone line in the apartment. 107 tissue n. 纸巾

108 interviewer n. 采访者，面试官

109 program n. 节目，项目

The chances of an error occurring in a computer program increase with the size of the program.

110 trade fairs 交易会

111 government official

112 exhibitor n. 参展商，厂家 Schedules will be sent out to all exhibitors. 113 promote v. 促销 114 rear adj. 后面的，背后的

Manufacturers have been obliged to fit rear seat belts in all new cars. 115 western music 西方音乐

116 classical music 古典音乐

117 pop music 流行音乐

118 circus n. 国家马戏团 My real ambition was to work in a circus. 119 favorite adj. 最喜欢的

Her favourite writer is Hans Christian Andersen. 120 album n. 唱片, 集邮本, 照相簿

Chris likes music and has a large collection of albums and cassettes. 121 release v. 发行，出版 He is releasing an album of love songs. 122 headline n. 新闻摘要

The Daily Mail has the headline `The Voice of Conscience'. 123 spokesman n. 发言人，代言人

A UN spokesman said that the mission will carry 20 tons of relief supplies. 124 promise v. 答应，许诺

Promise me you will not waste your time. 125 disaster n. 灾难，灾害

It was the second air disaster in the region in less than two months. 126 drought n. 干旱

Drought and famines have killed up to two million people here. 127 volcano n. 火山

The volcano erupted last year killing about 600 people. 128 flood n. 洪水，洪涝灾害 This is the type of flood dreaded by cavers. 129 reconstruct v. 重建, 改造，构想

The government must reconstruct the shattered economy. 130 rescue v. 营救

Helicopters rescued nearly 20 people from the roof of the burning building. 131 airport n. 机场

Heathrow Airport, the busiest international airport in the world. 132 passenger n. 乘客

Mr Fullemann was a passenger in the car when it crashed. 133 damage v. 损害，损失 The sun can damage your skin. 134 crash n. v. 坠落，坠毁，相撞

His elder son was killed in a car crash a few years ago. 135 concern n. 关注，关心

His concern was that people would know that he was responsible... 136 emergency n. 紧急情况，紧急状况 He deals with emergencies promptly. 137 article n. 商品，货物

138 payment n. 付款，付钱

The fund will make payments of just over £1 billion next year. 139 compromise n. v.妥协，折衷(方案)

The government's policy of compromise is not universally popular. 140 simplicity n. 简易性

The apparent simplicity of his plot is deceptive... 141 efficient adj. 有效的

With today's more efficient contraception women can plan their families and careers. 142 branch n. (银行)分行，分支，分校

The local branch of Bank of America is handling the accounts. 143 offer v. 提供，给予

144 eligible adj. 具备条件的，有资格的 You could be eligible for a university scholarship. 145 fund v. n.提供资金

The concert will raise funds for research into Aids. 146 involve v. 涉及，卷入

Running a kitchen involves a great deal of discipline and speed. 147 interest rate 利率，利息

The Finance Minister has renewed his call for lower interest rates. 148 cash card 现金取款卡

149 overdraft n. 透支，超支

150 incur v. 引起，导致(不好的事情) The government had also incurred huge debts. 151 charge v. n. 收费

Even local nurseries charge £100 a week. 152 public holiday 公共假期

153 challenging adj. 具有挑战性的，挑战的

I'm ready to do all those things which are more challenging. 1 athlete n. 运动员

Daley Thompson was a great athlete.

155 tournament n. 锦标赛，联赛

156 championship n. 冠军

157 gymnasium n. 体育馆

158 stadium n. 体育广场，露天体育馆

159 skipping 跳绳

Skipping is one of the most enjoyable aerobic activities. 160 flying kite 放风筝

161 billiards n. 台球

162 surf v. 冲浪

I'm going to buy a surfboard and learn to surf. 163 rowing 划船

1 parachuting 跳伞

His hobby is freefall parachuting. 165 weightlifting 举重

166 wrestling 摔交

167 martial art 武术

168 ice skating 滑冰

They took me ice-skating on a frozen lake. 169 referee n. 裁判

170 seeded team 种子队

171 home team 主队，东道主

172 visiting team 客队

173 cheerleader 拉拉队长

174 enrollment n. 注册

A fee is charged for each year of study and is payable at enrolment. 175 registration n. 申请，登记，注册

They have campaigned strongly for compulsory registration of dogs. 176 optional course 选修课

177 required course 必修课

178 preparatory course 预科课程

179 administration n. 行政

Too much time is spent on administration. 180 orientation n. 方向, 方位, 向东方

To a society which has lost its orientation he has much to offer... 181 credit n. 学分

182 diploma n. 文凭

183 degree n. 学位

He took a master's degree in economics at Yale. 184 Bachelor n.学士(学位)

185 Master n. 硕士(学位) I've a master's in economics. 186 Doctor n. 博士(学位) He is a doctor of philosophy. 187 tutorial n. 学生讨论时间

188 essay n. 论文，杂记，杂文

We asked Jason to write an essay about his hometown and about his place in it. 1 assignment n. 作业

The assessment for the course involves written assignments and practical tests. 190 plagiarism n. 抄袭

Now he's in real trouble. He's accused of plagiarism. 191 objective exam 客观性考试

192 subjective exam 主观性考试

193 multiple choice 多项选择

194 resit v. 重考

If they fail, they can often resit the next year. 195 participate v. 参与

They expected him to participate in the ceremony. 196 be absent-minded adj. 心不在焉

197 office hour 教授与学生面谈的时间

198 coordinator n. 课程协调人，班主任

199 associate professor n. 副教授

200 counselor n. 咨询官，辅导老师

201 tutor n. 督导，导师

He is course tutor in archaeology at the University of Southampton. 202 adviser n. 导师

203 chancellor n. 名誉校长

204 vocational adj. 职业的，为职业准备的

205 curriculum n. 课程(表)

206 certificate n. 证书

To the right of the fireplace are various framed certificates. 207 canteen n. 餐厅

208 parking lot n. 停车场

A block up the street I found a parking lot. 209 auditorium n. 大礼堂

210 demonstrate v. 显示，表现

You have to demonstrate that you are reliable. 211 apply v. 应用

212 deadline n. 最后期限

We were not able to meet the deadline because of manufacturing delays. 213 complain v. 抱怨，投诉

Miners have complained bitterly that the government did not fulfill their promises. 214 fascinating adj. 令人着迷的

Her perceptions and intuitions about human nature were fascinating. 215 appreciate v. 欣赏，理解

He appreciates that co-operation with the media is part of his professional duties. 216 presentation n. 专题报告

217 lecturer n. 授课者，讲师

218 commercial adj. 商业的，商业行为的

Whether the project will be a commercial success is still uncertain. 219 graduation n. 毕业

They asked what his plans were after graduation. 220 specialize v. 主攻，主修，专攻

221 accounting n. 会计，财会

222 marketing n. 市场营销

223 poll n. ()调查

Polls show that the European treaty has gained support in Denmark. 224 survey n. v. 调查

Only 18 percent of those surveyed opposed the idea. 225 hypothesis n. 假设

226 statistics n. 统计学

227 data n.数据(复数)

To cope with these data, hospitals bought large mainframe computers. 228 quantitative adj. 数量的，定量的

229 interpret v. 解释，阐释

The judge quite rightly says that he has to interpret the law as it's been passed. 230 panic v. n. 恐慌

I'm in a panic about getting everything done in time. 231 suffer v. 遭受，遭遇

The peace process has suffered a serious blow now. 232 response n. 反应

There has been no response to his remarks from the government. 233 acceptable adj. 可接受的

It is becoming more acceptable for women to drink alcohol. 234 domesticate v. 使本土化

235 bunch n. 束，捆，把

He had left a huge bunch of flowers in her hotel room. 236 reproduce v. 繁殖，再生

We are reproducing ourselves at such a rate that our numbers threaten the ecology of the planet. 237 ripe adj. 成熟的，熟的 Always choose firm, but ripe fruit. 238 proportion n. 比例，份额

A proportion of the rent is met by the city council. 239 manufacturer n. 制造商，厂家

240 precision n. 精确，准确

The interior is planned with a precision the military would be proud of. 241 decoration n. 装饰，装潢

Use shells to decorate boxes, trays, mirrors or even pots. 242 seal n. v. 封，封住，封蜡 He sealed the envelope and put on a stamp. 243 constitute v. 构成，形成

Volunteers constitute more than 95% of The Center's work force. 244 content n. 内容

The letter's contents were not disclosed. 245 dissertation n. 论文，(尤指)学位论文

He is currently writing a dissertation on the Somali civil war. 246 informal adj. 非正式的 She is refreshingly informal. 247 draft plan (论文)提纲

248 interrupt v. 打断，插话

He tried to speak, but she interrupted him. 249 contribution n. 贡献

He was awarded a prize for his contribution to world peace. 250 foundation course 基础课程

251 graphics n. 制图，图表

The Agriculture Department today released a new graphic to replace the old symbol. 252 technical subjects 技术性科目

253 extension n. 延期，增加(时间)

He first entered Britain on a six-month visa, and was given a further extension of six months.

2 semester n. 学期

255 enroll v. 报道，登记

256 department n. 系，部 He moved to the sales department. 257 discipline n. 科目，领域

We're looking for people from a wide range of disciplines. 258 individual attention 个别指导

259 exemption n. 豁免，免修(课程)

260 specific adj. 确切的，明确的

This report offered the most specific and accurate description of the problems. 261 analytical adj. 分析性的，分析型的 I have an analytical approach to every survey. 262 theoretical adj. 理论的，理论性的

This is certainly a theoretical risk but in practice there is seldom a problem. 263 issue n. (重大的)问题 The real issue was never addressed. 2 channel n. 频道

265 handle v. 处理，对付

To tell the truth, I don't know if I can handle the job... 266 open-book exam 开卷考试

267 closed reserve 非外借书库

268 core n. 重要书目，核心教材

The core subjects are English, mathematics and science. 269 Chinese name 中文名

270 English name 英文名

271 given name 名

272 nuclear family 核心家庭

273 extended family 大家庭

The pregnant woman in such a community has the support of all the womenfolk in her extended family.

274 single-parent family 单亲家庭

275 descendant n. 后代,晚辈

They are descendants of the original English and Scottish settlers. 276 nickname n. 昵称，绰号 Red got his nickname for his red hair. 277 relative n. 亲属

Get a relative to look after the children. 278 kin n. 亲属

She has gone to live with her husband's kin. 279 curious adj. 有好奇心的

Steve was intensely curious about the world I came from. 280 frank adj. 坦率的

They had a frank discussion about the issue. 281 rational adj. 理性的

He's asking you to look at both sides of the case and come to a rational decision. 282 faithful adj. 守信的

Older Americans are among this country's most faithful voters. 283 modest adj. 谦虚的

He's modest, as well as being a great player. 284 independent adj. 有性的

She would like to be financially independent. 285 industrious adj. 勤劳的

She was an industrious and willing worker. 286 personality n. 个性

She has such a kind, friendly personality. 287 smart adj. 聪明的 He thinks he's smarter than Sarah is. 288 upright adj. 正直的

2 character n. 性格

It's that kind of courage and determination that makes him such a remarkable character. 290 individuality n. 个性

People should be free to express their individuality. 291 doctor’s degree 博士学位

292 master’s degree 硕士学位

293 bachelor of arts 文学学士

294 bachelor of science 理学学士

295 junior college student 大专生

296 master of business administration (MBA) 工商管理硕士

297 freshman n. 一年级学生

298 sophomore n. 二年级学生

299 junior n. 三年级学生

300 senior n. 四年级学生

301 academy of fine arts 美术学院

302 affiliated school 附属学校

303 agricultural university 农业大学

304 amateur arts 业余艺术／体育学校

305 comprehensive university 综合性大学

306 full-time boarding school 全日制寄宿学校

307 key school 重点学校

308 normal university 师范大学

309 television and radio broadcasting university 广播电视大学

310 hesitation n. 犹豫, 踌躇, 不愿

Asked if he would go back, Mr Searle said after some hesitation, `I'll have to think about

that'.

311 philosophy n. 哲学

He studied philosophy and psychology at Cambridge. 312 sociology n. 社会学

313 linguistics n. 语言学

314 fine arts design 美术设计

315 electrical engineering and automation 电气工程及其自动化

316 telecommunications engineering 通信工程

317 computer science and technology 计算机科学与技术

318 editor n. 编辑

319 director n. 导演

320 tourist guide 导游

Blackpool is the top tourist attraction in England. 321 judge n. 法官

The judge adjourned the hearing until next Tuesday. 322 translator n. 翻译

323 engineer n. 工程师

324 civil servant 公务员

325 accountant n. 会计

326 computer systems analyst n. 计算机系统分析员

327 journalist n. 记者

328 secretary n. 秘书

329 human resources manager n. 人力资源经理

330 cameraman n. 摄影师

331 lay-off 失业

They did not sell a single car for a month and had to lay off workers. 332 fashion designer 时装设计师

333 job-hopping 跳槽

334 bank clerk 银行职员

335 job n. 职业，工作 Once I'm in America I can get a job. 336 vocation n. 职业，行业 Her vocation is her work as an actress. 337 profession n. 职业

The attitude of the medical profession is very much more liberal now. 338 office clerk n. 职员，文员

339 freelancer n. 自由工作者

340 poisonous adj.有毒的

341 single adj. 单身的

342 thought-provoking adj.引人深思的

This is an entertaining yet thought-provoking film. 343 harmonious adj. 和睦的

Their harmonious relationship resulted in part from their similar goals... 344 fiancée n. 未婚妻

345 fiance n. 未婚夫

346 wedding n. 婚礼

Most Britons want a traditional wedding. 347 engagement n. 婚约，订婚

348 engaged adj. 订婚了的

We got engaged on my eighteenth birthday. 349 honeymoon n. 蜜月

350 cohabitation n. 同居

The decline in marriage has been offset by a rise in cohabitation. 351 barley n. 大麦

352 flour n. 面粉

353 rice n. 米饭

3 wheat n. 小麦

355 staple food 主食

356 noodle n. 面条

357 corn n. 玉米，谷物

358 maize n. 玉米

359 moon cake 月饼

360 fried spring roll 春卷

361 pineapple n. 菠萝

362 strawberry n. 草莓

363 cantaloupe n. 哈蜜瓜

3 mandarin orange 橘子

365 pear n. 梨

366 litchi n. 荔枝

367 longan n. 龙眼，桂圆

368 mango n. 芒果

369 lemon n. 柠檬

370 grape n. 葡萄

371 peach n. 桃

372 watermelon n. 西瓜

373 banana n. 香蕉

374 coconut n. 椰子

375 ice carving 冰雕

376 embroidery n. 刺绣

The shorts had blue embroidery over the pockets. 377 wooden carving(s) 浮雕木刺

378 antique n. 古玩

379 traditional Chinese painting 国画

380 paper-cutting n. 剪纸

381 natural environment 自然环境

382 climatic conditions 气候条件

383 favorable adj. 有利的，良好的 These terms were favourable to India. 384 moist adj.潮湿的

Wipe off any excess make-up with a clean, moist cotton flannel. 385 drippy adj. 滴落的, 多雨的

386 strong wind 大风

387 foggy adj. 多雾的

Conditions were damp and foggy after morning sleet. 388 rainy adj. 多雨的

The rainy season in the Andes normally starts in December. 3 dry adj. 干燥的 Clean the metal with a soft dry cloth. 390 hurricane n. 飓风

391 downpour n. 倾盆大雨

392 lightening n. 闪电

393 typhoon n. 台风

394 breeze n. 微风

395 whirlwind n. 旋风

396 smog n. 烟雾

Cars cause pollution, both smog and acid rain. 397 fervent adj. 炎热的

398 torrid adj. 热带的

399 pleasant adj. 宜人的

400 delightful adj.令人愉快的, 可喜的

It was the most delightful garden I had ever seen. 401 bleak adj. 阴冷的

The immediate outlook remains bleak. 402 gusty adj. 有阵阵狂风的

Weather forecasts predict more hot weather, gusty winds and lightning strikes. 403 shower n. 阵雨

There'll be bright or sunny spells and scattered showers this afternoon. 404 humid adj. 潮湿的

Visitors can expect hot and humid conditions. 405 cloudy adj. 多云的

406 shinny adj.光亮的, 华丽的 The girl's horse whinnied.

407 The Underground Figures of Warriors and Horses

408 the Great Wall 长城

409 Big Wild Goose Pagoda 大雁塔

410 Oriental Pearl TV Tower 东方明珠电视塔

411 The Imperial Palace 故宫

412 Butterfly Spring 蝴蝶泉

413 scenic spot 景点

414 Stone Forest 石林

415 Tian An Men Square 天安门广场 416 The Temple of Heaven 天坛

417 The Summer Palace 颐和园

418 the Forbidden City 紫禁城

419 picturesque scenery 风景如画

420 bathing beach 海滨浴场

421 desert scenery 沙漠景色

422 villa n. 别墅

兵马俑 423 dormitory n. 集体宿舍 She lived in a college dormitory. 424 mansion n. 豪华宅第

425 skyscraper n. 摩天大厦

426 apartment n. 公寓

427 flat n. 公寓

Sara lives with her husband and children in a flat in central London. 428 courtyard dwellings 四合院

429 pillar n. 柱

430 delivery n.投递,传送

431 friendly adj. 友好的

432 polite adj. 有礼貌的

It's not polite to point or talk about strangers in public. 433 strict adj. 严厉的 French privacy laws are very strict. 434 expansive adj. 豪爽的，豪华的 They have played an expansive style of rugby. 435 indolent adj. 懒惰的

436 slothful adj. 懒惰的

He was not slothful: he had been busy all night. 437 sluggish adj. 懒惰的

438 reliant adj. 依赖性强的

These people are not wholly reliant on Western charity. 439 considerate adj. 体贴的

I think he's the most charming, most considerate man I've ever known. 440 romantic adj. 浪漫的

When we're together, all he talks about is business. I wish he were more romantic. 441 good-humored adj. 脾气好的

Charles was brave and remarkably good-humoured... 442 sensitive adj. 敏感的

He was always so sensitive and caring. 443 sociable adj. 好交际的

She was, and remained, extremely sociable, enjoying dancing, golf, tennis, skating and bicycling.

444 The Spring Festival 春节

445 The Lantern Festival 元宵节

446 Qing Ming Festival 清明节

447 The Dragon Boat Festival 端午节

448 The Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节

449 New Year's Day 新年，元旦

450 Teachers’ Day 教师节

451 National Day 国庆节

452 Father's Day 父亲节

453 Easter 复活节 `Happy Easter,' he yelled.

4 Thanks-giving Day 感恩节

455 Mother’s Day 母亲节

456 Valentine's Day 情人节

457 Hallowmas, all saints' day 万圣节

458 April Fools’ Day 愚人节

459 groomsman n. 伴郎 460 best man n. 伴郎, 男傧相

461 bride's maid n. 伴娘

462 marriage registration 结婚登记

463 marriage ceremony 结婚典礼

4 spouse n. 配偶

465 proposal n. 提议, 建议

The Security Council has rejected the latest peace proposal. 466 courtship n. 求婚

After a short courtship, she accepted his marriage proposal. 467 bridegroom n. 新郎

468 bride n. 新娘

469 bridal dress 新娘礼服

470 divorce v. 离婚

Numerous marriages now end in divorce. 471 adore v. 爱慕

She adored her parents and would do anything to please them. 472 arrogant adj. 傲慢自大的 He was so arrogant.. 473 pessimistic adj. 悲观的

Not everyone is so pessimistic about the future. 474 revel in, be addicted to 沉迷于

Revelling in her freedom, she took a hotel room and stayed for several days. 475 mature adj. 成熟

They are emotionally mature and should behave responsibly. 476 to spoil, to dote on/upon, to coddle 宠溺, 溺爱

477 drop out 辍学

He'd dropped out of high school at the age of 16. 478 isolated adj. 孤独的

Political influence is being used to shape public opinion and isolate critics. 479 solitary adj. 孤僻

Paul was a shy, pleasant, solitary man. 480 stimulate one’s interests 激发兴趣

481 audience n.听众，观众

He was speaking to an audience of students at the Institute for International Affairs. 482 widen one’s horizon 开阔视野

483 look down on 看不起

I wasn't successful, so they looked down on me. 484 optimistic adj. 乐观的

Michael was in a jovial and optimistic mood. 485 adaptable adj. 适应性强的

486 corporal punishment 体罚

487 team spirit 团队精神

488 respect v. n. 尊重

I want him to respect me as a career woman. 4 esteem vt.尊敬, 尊重, 认为n.尊敬

He is held in high esteem by colleagues in the construction industry. 490 deprive sb. of sth. v. 剥夺

491 irresponsible adj. 不负责任的

I felt that it was irresponsible to advocate the legalisation of drugs. 492 traditional morality 传统道德

493 intimate adj. 亲密的

I discussed with my intimate friends whether I would immediately have a baby. 494 violate v. 侵犯

They went to prison because they violated the law. 495 infringe v. 破坏, 侵犯, 违反

The film exploited his image and infringed his copyright. 496 devoted adj. 投入的, 深爱的

50 years on, the couple are still devoted to one another. 497 discrimination n. 歧视

She is exempt from sex discrimination laws. 498 superiority n. 优越，高傲

The technical superiority of laser discs over tape is well established. 499 inferiority n. 自卑，次等 The cassettes were of inferior quality... 500 talkative adj. 爱说话的

He suddenly became very talkative, his face slightly flushed, his eyes much brighter. 501 track-and-field 田径运动

502 table tennis 乒乓球

503 badminton n. 羽毛球

504 football n. 足球

Several boys were still playing football on the waste ground. 505 soccer n. 英式足球 506 diving n. 跳水 507 broaden vi.变宽,变阔;扩大 The trails broadened into roads. 508 rugby n. 橄榄球 509 basketball n. 篮球 510 baseball n. 棒球 511 tennis n. 网球 512 free exercise 自由体操

513 the Olympic Games 奥运会 Who created the Olympic Games? 谁创立了奥运会？ 514 horizon n.地平线

The sun had already sunk below the horizon. 515 ceramic adj.陶器的;制陶艺术的

516 province n.省,州 517 red card 红牌（表示判罚出场） He got a red card. 他吃了张红牌。 518 yellow card 黄牌（表示警告） He should be shown a yellow card 应该罚他黄牌 519 a tie 平局

The score was six games all a tie. 成绩是6局平手。 520 fair

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