Albert Einstein Albert Einstein (20th century scientists)
genius n. genius; creativity
inspiration n. inspiration; inspiring person (or thing)
perspiration n. perspiration; sweating
Alfred North Whitehead Alfred North Whitehead (British mathematician)
Alfred North Whitehead Alfred North Whitehead (British mathematician)
Alfred North Whitehead Alfred North Whitehead Alfred North Whitehead Alfred North Whitehead (British mathematician)
Alfred North Whitehead Alfred North Whitehead (British mathematician)
undertake vt.&vi.(undertook, undertaken) to set out to do; to engage in; to undertake
analysis n. ([compound] analyses) to analyze; to break down
obvious adj. evident; obvious
within prep. in ......; within ......
quote n. quote; quotations; (plural) quotation marks
agriculture n. agronomy; agriculture
gravity n. gravity; gravitational force; gravitational pull
radioactivity n. radioactivity; radioactivity; radioactive phenomena; radiation
curious adj.
branch n. (of a subject) a subdivision; a branch; a tributary; a branch; a branch
debate n. debate; argument vt. to debate with ......; argue vi. to debate; to argue; to take part in a debate
biologist n. a person who has been involved in the development of a science or technology.
scan vt. to browse; to look at; to look at again and again
Stephen Hawking Stephen Hawking
PhD doctor of philosophy; doctorate
Doctor of Philosophy
boundary n. boundary; border; limit
promising adj. promising; hopeful
graduate n. college graduate; graduate
incurable adj. >go by past; go by
engage vt. to make engaged; to engage; to hire; to engage
be engaged to sb with someone
get engaged to sb with someone
Jane Wilde Jane Wilde
go on with continue some kind of behavior
research n. explore; investigate; research vt.&vi. investigate; study
dream of dream; dream of
exploration n. inquiry; investigation; exploration
wheelchair n.
disable vt.
disable vt. incapacitate
theory n. theory; principle; doctrine; speculation
Roger Penrose Roger Penrose (American mathematician and physicist)
seek vt.&vi.
misunderstand vt.(misunderstood, misunderstood) misunderstand; misunderstand
turn out result; prove; turn out
scientific adj. observe vt. to observe; to perceive; to observe; to celebrate (a holiday, etc.)
observation n. to notice; to watch; to observe
match vt. to match with ......; to match with .......
predict vt.&vi. (make) prophecy; (make) prediction; anticipate
use up; exhaust
unhappiness n. sadness; unhappiness
Newton Newton
DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid (the basic component of genes)
crime n. crime; criminal activity; wrongdoing
be satisfied with with ...... satisfaction or contentment
astronomer n. astronomer
Galileo Galilei Galileo Galilei (Italian mathematician, astronomer and philosopher)
microscope n. microscope
telescope n. telescope
take a look at look at
what if 如果使..... ...what will happen; what matters even if ......
Francis Bacon Francis Bacon
geographer n. Geographer
heaven n. (common plural) a telescope. (often plural) heavens; sky; (often H-) heaven; God
Copernicus
the other way around Conversely; from the opposite direction; in the opposite way
intelligent adj. patient adj. patient; tolerant; patient
experiment vi. to conduct an experiment; to carry out a trial
UNIT 2
media n. (plural of medium) propaganda tools; news media; media
reliable adj. reliable; dependable; sure
To be sure
To be sure
To be sure
To be sure
To be sure
To be sure
The word patient is used in the sense of "patient".
fire vt. fire; dismiss vi. shoot; shoot at
face vt. face; face to face; face to face
difficulty n. difficulty; difficult
nosy adj. Edit; editor
reason n. cause; motive; rationality; reason vt. & vi. to persuade; to infer; to persuade
elect vt. & vi. to elect; to elect
go up rise; to grow; to climb
burn down (to make flat; to burn down)
rumour n. a rumor; hearsay
headline n. a large-print headline in a newspaper; a chapter headline; an important news item on the front page
inform vt. to notify; to tell
informed adj. knowledgeable; informed
informative adj. ; informed
relate vi.&vt. relating to; involving
relate sb to understand or sympathize with someone
relate sth to understand or sympathize with something
relate to relating to; involving
relate . .to relate to; involve
talent n. gifted; talent
talented adj.
interviewee n. to be met; to be interviewed; to be interviewed
interviewer n. to meet; to interview; to conduct an interview
present vt. to present; to describe; to introduce; to give away
present adj. to be present; to be present
prefer vt. to describe; to introduce; to give away
present adj. to be present
present adj. to be present; to be present
p>present vt.
reflect vt. to reflect; manifest; reflect (light, heat, sound, etc.); mirror; reflect
truthfully adv. to speak truthfully; honestly
effort n. endeavor; difficult attempt; fruit of effort
passion n. passion; enthusiasm; love
Spiritual adj. spiritual adj. spiritual; mindfulness
fulfilment n. fulfillment; fulfillment; practice; completion (of a task, plan, etc.)
seldom adv. rarely; infrequently; rarely
AIDS n. AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
addict vt. To addict to; to be addicted to; to intoxicate
be addicted to
social adj. social; socializing
ignore vt. to disregard; to ignore; to neglect
even if even if; even though; although
attention n. attention; concentration; attentiveness
draw attention n. to the fact that a person is not in a state of shock or distress
draw attention to the fact that a person is not in the state of shock or distress
draw attention to the fact that a person is not in the state of shock and that he is not in the state of distress.
draw attention to To pay attention to ......
on all sides On all sides; everywhere
tolerate vt. endure; tolerate
critical adj.
critical adj. critical; critical; critical
source n. root; source; origin
change one's mind change one's mind
current adj. current; current; generic
affair n. matter; things; (common plural) affairs
current affairs
current affairs
current affairs
current affairs
current affairs
current affairs
current affairs
current affairs
current affairs
current affairs
current affairs current affairs current affairs
concern vt. to worry; to vex; to make responsible for; to involve with ...... n. to worry about; to be concerned about; to be anxious about
neutral adj. Neutral; fair
telegram n. telegraph
locate vt. to situate; to point out the exact position or location of something or someone
retire vi. to retire; to retire; to retreat
complete vt. to finish; to end adj. complete; all
overseas adj. overseas adj. foreign; overseas adv. to go abroad; in a foreign country
David Beckham David Beckham (British soccer star)
Tiger Woods Tiger Woods (American professional golfer)
look up to respect; admire
bore vt. to make bored
fall in love with... Fall in love with ......
attitude n. attitude; opinion; gesture
disappoint vt. disappoint; frustrate
troublemaker n. troublemaker; trouble-maker
responsible adj. responsible; reliable; accountable
caring adj. expressing or feeling care and concern
citizen n. citizen; citizen; resident
demonstrate vi. Demonstrate vt. to demonstrate; demonstrate vt. to argue; to prove; to illustrate (with examples, experiments, etc.)
polluter n. a polluter; a source of pollution
arm vt. to arm; to equip with weapons n. (common plural) weapons; arms
comparison n. to compare; contrast
checklist n. A list of existing or processed items
UNIT3
architecture n. Architecture. Architecture; [general term] building; architectural style
architect n. architect; designer
preference n. preference; liking; preference
design vt.&n. design; plan
Danny Danny
furniture n. [list of existing or processed items]
Danny Danny. furniture n. [general term] furniture
taste n. hobby; appreciation; flavor; taste
sofa n. (long) sofa
heater n. heater
honey n. honey; nectar; (often used as a name) baby
modern adj. Fashionable; modernist
convenient adj. convenient; handy
block n. a large building; a row of houses; a neighborhood; a large block (of wood, stone, or metal)
apartment n. a room; <beauty> a set of rooms in an apartment
style n. style; manner; style of writing; style of writing; style of writing.
style n. style; style of writing
old-style adj. old-style
stand vt. to endure; to undergo; to bear
passage n. passage; aisle
ugly adj. ugly; unsightly
modernism n.
construct vt. build; construction
construction n. construction; building; method of construction; thing built
unnatural adj. unnatural; abnormal; unexpected
steel n. steel
concrete n. concrete (or tangible) thing adj. concrete; tangible; real
impress vt. inscribe; give ...... a deep impression; move
roof n. roof; top
act as to act as; to play as; to bear
unfriendly adj. unfriendly; hostile; indifferent
cathedral n. Diocesan cathedral
Antonio Gaudi
balcony n. Balcony
Barcelona n. Barcelona ( Port-of-Spain)
fantastic adj. imagined; fantastic; absurd
despite prep. regardless; disregarded; at one's own discretion
create vt. to create; to compose; to create
Frank Lloyd Wright (American architect)
seashell n. sea shell
the Opera House
sail n. sail; canopy
stadium n. open-air stadium
net n. net; netting; netting system
nest n. nest. nest; cave
fill up with... Fill up with ......
structure n. structure; construction; building
belong vi. belong to; be a member of ......
belong to belong to; be a ...... member
paint vt. to put paint or varnish on (something); to paint with paint n. paint; pigment
aside adv. next to; on the side of; to (or to the) side of
set aside 把.......... ... put aside; set aside; set aside
workshop n. workshop; workshop; workshop; seminar
rent vt. hire; rent n. rent
development n. development; growth
teahouse n. teahouse; tea room
UNIT4
poem n. poem; rhyme; verse
poetry n. [general term] poem; verse
poet n. poet
intention n. intention; purpose; intention
recite vt. recite; recite
limerick n. five-line limerick
Peru n. Peru
Singapore n. Singapore
mad adj. mad; insane
pattern n. type; mode; manner
dialogue n. dialogue; (in literature, theater, film) dialogue, Dialogue n. Dialogue (in literature, theater, movies)
put.... .together 把......结合成一整体;装配
sort vt. 把事物分类;整理 n.种类;类型
fantasy n.想像;幻想;幻想出来的东西
loneliness n.孤独;寂寞
sadness n. sorrow; sadness
George Gordon Byron George Gordon Byron (British poet)
Robert Frost Robert Frost (American poet)
John Keats John Keats (British poet)
play with play; play with; game
grammar n. grammar; grammatical
call up; call to mind; mobilize (forces, people, etc.); put forward (a bill, etc.); (give ......) make a phone call
stand out; stand out; be conspicuous; be far more than someone (something)
growth
John Keats )
glory n. glory; honor; glorious thing; magnificence
sonnet n. sonnet
John Donne John Donne
John Milton John Milton (English poet and politician)
absence n. absence; absence. absence
Alexander Pope Alexander Pope
William Wordsworth William Wordsworth
district n. district; region
the Lake District
isle n. (used in poetry or place names) island; isle
atmosphere n. atmosphere; mood; atmosphere; atmosphere
introduction n. preface; introduction; introduction
translate vt. translation n. translate; transliteration
embrace vi.&n. embrace
light up illuminate; make luminous; light up
come into being emerge; form; produce
tale n. story; rumor
send for make someone come; ask for something to be taken or delivered
shade n. (of color) shade; darkness; shade; shade
extraordinary adj. special; unusual; amazing
idiom n. idiom; idiomatic; idiomatic use of language
tale n. story; rumor
tale n. story; rumor
dust n. dust; dirt; dust
crow n. crow; raven
hemlock n. <beauty > hemlock; hemlock wood
mood n. state of mind; mood; tone
rue n. <ancient > regret; lament
apart adv. ; apart; removed; separately
insane adj. insane; mad
Richard Marx Richard Marcos
essay n. expository essay; essay; essay
recommend vt. ...contribute; donate; cast (a contribution) vt. contribute; offer; donate; cast
contribute to... Contribute (or donate) to ......; Help ......; Contribute to ......
UNIT5
Ireland n. Ireland ( Western Europe); Island of Ireland (Western Europe)
county n.county (the largest English borough); (of the United States and other countries) county (a sub-state borough)
consist vi.consisting of ......; consisting of ... ...constitute
consist of ......; consisting of ......
state n. country; government; state; status vt. state; declare; articulate
<powerful adj. powerful; strong; powerful; robust
mistaken adj. wrong; mistaken
narrow adj. narrow; narrow; narrow-minded
be made up of ......
unknown adj. unknown; not famous
make the most of; fully demonstrate
diversity n. difference; variety
hold together; (make) unite
Northern Ireland Northern Ireland (part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
republic n. **** and country; **** and polity
Dublin n. Dublin
Irish n. Irish; [the ～]Irish adj. Irish
Europe n. Europe
the English Channel
form vt. form; constitute; compose
Wales n. Wales
the Irish Sea
the Isle of Man
the Isle of Man
Atlantic adj. n. [the ~]Atlantic Ocean
the Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Ocean
general adj. general; ordinary
in general; by and large
influence n. influence; effect; power vt. influence; have an effect on ......
basis n. ([compound] bases) foundation; basis; basic principle
inland adj. inland; inland adv. in the interior; toward the interior
< p>conquer vt. & vi. to conquer; overcome; prevailupper adj. (of position or rank, power, etc.) higher; superior; upper house; northern
union n. union; merger; solidarity; federation; association
Welsh n. .Welsh; Welsh; Welsh-speaking
judge vt.&vi. to judge; adjudge; evaluate n. a judge; a referee
queen n. queen; queen; chieftainess; goddess
cigarette n. a cigarette; a cigarette; a rolled cigarette
proof n. evidence; proof; proof of evidence; proofs; proofs; proofs. ; exhibit; proof
own vt. have adj. own n. something (or someone) that belongs to one's self
Daniel Defoe Daniel Defoe (British writer)
Salisbury n. Salisbury (British city)
foot n. ([compound] feet) (unit of length) feet.
Christchurch n. Christchurch
employ vt. employ; utilize
namely adv. that is; that is
sheet n. sheet; sheet; sheet
grain n. grain; cereal plant
westwards adv. to the west
approach vt. to approach ......; approach; deal with ......; proceed to deal with (a problem etc.) n. to approach; to get close to; to approach; to get started on; to take a path; (a way of dealing with a problem)<
historical adj. historical; relating to history; chronological
the BBC World Service
council n. committee; meeting (of negotiators, discussants, advisers, etc.); society
UNIT 6
Prediction n. prediction n. prophecy; forecast; prediction
Mekanika 麦卡尼克(女子名)
exact adj. correct; precise; exact
forecast n.& vt. (forecast, forecast; forecasted, forecasted) predict. forecast; forecasted
glimpse n. a glimpse of
catch a glimpse of
trend n. inclination; tendency; fashion; direction (of coasts, rivers, etc.)
contemporary adj.
indicate vt. indicate; symbolize; foreshadow
urban adj. urban; metropolitan
ensure vt. guarantee; warrant; protect
system n. system; network; system; institution
consumer n. consumer; user; customer
reform vt.&n. reform; improve; remodel
E-commerce n. electronic commerce; electronic trade
keep in touch with... Keep in touch with ......
necessity n. necessity; need; necessity
crowded adj. crowded; loaded; dense
goods n. merchandise; goods
mall n. pedestrian street; indoor shopping center
purchase n. buy; purchase vt. buy; purchase
tiny adj. tiny; tiny
chip n. chip; tiny thing; piece of integrated circuitry
cash n. cash; cash in hand; cash on delivery
remain vi. is; remaining; (person) staying
pay attention to notice; pay attention to
importance n. importance; significant
regular adj. regular; periodic; habitual
medical adj. medical; medical treatment; internal medicine
deal vt.&vi.(dealt, dealt) to deal with; to handle; to assign
deal with; to arrange
SARS n. (=severe acute respiratory syndrome) Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
smallpox n. (=several acute respiratory syndrome)． Smallpox
physician n. Doctor; physician
cure vt.&n. To cure; to treat
genetics n. Genetics
biochemistry n. Biochemistry
educator n. Educator; educator; educational administrator
SARS n. (=severe acute respiratory syndrome) severe acute respiratory syndrome
Smallpox n.
distance n. far; distant; distance
lifelong adj. lifelong; lifelong
hopeful adj. hopeful; hopeful
well-prepared adj. ready
in store store. ready; about to come
cheat vt.&vi. to deceive; to cheat n. to deceive
wrist n. wrist; wrist; wrist joint
require vt.&vi. to demand; to need
identify vt.&vi. to recognize; to identify; (to make) Equivalent to
programme vt. To make work according to a plan; to put ...... on a program; to make a plan (or plans) for ......
old-fashioned adj.
reality n. reality; actuality; truth
imitate vt. imitation; imitation; imitation
virtual adj. substance; actuality
absurd adj. ridiculous; absurd; irrational
lifelike adj. lifelike; realistic
definition n. definition; explanation; qualification; resolution; clarity
UNIT7
live with endure; live with ......
deadly adj. Extremely harmful
imaginary adj. imaginary; hypothetical; fanciful
narrative n. narrative; narrative adj. narrated
quiz n. contest; race
false adj. false; fake; falsified
infect vt.
infection n. infection; contagious disease
inject vt. injection; injection; introduction
virus n. virus
transmit vt. to spread; to infect; to transmit
via prep. by virtue of; by means of; by means of; through.
route n. way; road (especially a highway); route
blood n. blood; bleed; pedigree
prevention n. prevention; prevention; hindrance
persuade vt. to persuade; convince; convince someone
heroin n. heroin
immune adj. to prevent; prevent from being infected with.
immune adj. immune; immune; exempt; exempted
defenceless adj. defenseless
illness n. sickness; disease; ill health
treatment n. treatment; therapy; treatment; handling
unprotected adj. Unprotected; undefended; uncovered
sex n. sex; gender adj. sexual; sexually related
transfusion n. blood transfusion; transfusion; infiltration; infection
contract vt.&vi.
die of disease
lack n. lack; absence; lack of something vt.&vi. lack; shortness; absence
proper adj. suitable; appropriate
available adj. discourage vt. to discourage; to discourage
cheer vt. & vi. (make) to feel uplifted; (make) to feel happy
cheer up to feel uplifted; to feel happy
cheer . .up (to cheer); (to make) happy
suffer from suffering (pain, illness, loss, etc.)
network n. network; mesh system; radio (or TV) network
specialist n. expert; specialist doctor
curable adj.
meaningful adj. meaningful; meaningful
defensive adj. defensive; defensive; defensive
fierce adj. fierce; fierce; strong
invisible adj. stranger n. stranger; strange thing; newcomer
diagnose vt. diagnose; determine vi. diagnose; judge
sample n. sample; specimen; example
cell n. cell; small room; single cell
disrupt vt. disturb; destroy; split
contagious n. a person who is not in control of his or her own affairs.
contagious adj. (of a disease) contagious by contact; infectious (of emotions, etc.)
radiation n. radiation; emission; radiation; radiations
strength n. power; force; strength; strength
recover vi.& vt. to recover; to find again; to make up for
disrupt vt. to destroy. rediscover; make up
fighter n. warrior; striver; fighter
contrary adj. opposite; relative; antagonistic
on the contrary 正相反
for the moment 暂时;目前 ?35? momentarily ?34? ...... of; without ...... of
category n. kind; class; category
UNIT8
aid n. aid; assistance; aid; helper vt. assistance; aid; aid
first aid first aid
drown vi.drowned vt.to make drown; submerge
bleed vi.(bled,bled) to bleed; bleed
choke vi.to choke; choke; choked vt.to make asphyxiated; (water, smoke, etc.) to choke
ink n.ink;ink
wire n. cable; wire; wire
catch fire fire; start burning
container n. container; container
electrical adj. electrical; related to electricity
upside n. upper; upper
upside down upside down; inverted
scream vi. scream; (machine, whistle, etc.) make a shrill, piercing sound; (wind) howl
witness vt. to witness; to witness; to testify for ...... n. evidence; eyewitness
keep in mind Remember
calm adj. tranquil; sedate vt. & vi. (to make) calm; (to make) sedate
panic vi. very alarmed n. alarmed; panicked
ambulance n. ambulance (ship, plane); mobile hospital
response n. answer; reply; response <
conscious adj. conscious; aware; intentional
unconscious adj. unconscious; unaware; unconscious
airway n. respiratory; airway; duct
tip vt. to tilt; to to tip; to strike lightly
Slightly adj. to strike. slight adj. slight; little; slender
chest n. chest
circulate vi. vt. circulate vt. circulate (blood, etc.); circulate; circulate
circulation n. circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation of money, news, etc.; circulation; dissemination; circulation of (newspapers, magazines, etc.); circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation. circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation; circulation.
pulse n. pulse; rhythmic beat
wound n. trauma; wound
revive vt. to awaken; to bring back to life
recovery n. to recover; to heal; to restore; to regain
chin n. chin; jaw
Roll over roll over flip; invert
blanket n. blanket; felt; something like a blanket
motorcycle n. motorcycle
weave vt. (wove,woven) weave; knit
sudden adj. p>SOS n. (国际通用的船舶、飞机等的)无线电紧急呼呼信号;<口>紧急求救的表示
in honor of 为向......表示敬意; 为庆祝......;为纪念 ......
bite n. bite; sting; bite (or sting) wound; bite wound vt. & vi. (bit, bitten) bite; sting
tap n. (of tap water, gas, etc.) cork; faucet; the liquid that comes out of a faucet
loose adj. loose
bandage n. bandage
explanation n. explanation; illustration; exposition
kit n. tool bag; kit
in case of suppose; in case
thermometer n. thermometer
flashlight n. thermometer; thermometer
flashlight n. thermometer; thermometer
flashlight n. flashlight; flashing beacona list of A list of ......
UNIT 9
ecology n. ecology; ecology
coal n. coal
issue n. question; controversy; issue vt. issue; distribution
environmentalist n. environmentalist; an expert on the study of environmental pollution
summarise vt. & vi.
content adj. satisfaction
the United Nations
representative n. representative; typical; parliamentarian adj. representative; typical
Johannesburg n. Johannesburg
South Africa 南非(非洲南部国家)
sustainable adj. capable of sustaining; able to maintain; able to withstand
killer n. murderer; <mouth> something that causes a disaster
contaminate vt. soil; pollute; poison
sanitation n. sanitation; sanitation; sanitary equipment
access n. proximity; access; method of approaching (or entering); right (or opportunity) to arrive at (or to enter, use, visit)
rural adj. rural; countryside
poverty n. poverty; destitution; destitution
poverty n. poverty, poverty, destitution
poverty n. poverty; poverty; destitution
p>poverty n. poverty; poverty; poverty; poverty
p>poverty n. poverty n. poverty n. poverty; poverty; poverty n. poverty n. poverty; poverty n. poverty n. poverty n. poverty.
violence n. violence; aggression; fierceness; intensity
take part in Participate in; take part in (something)
premier n. prime minister; prime minister
stress vt. to emphasize; emphasize
equality n. equivalence; equality
fairness n. equity; justice
responsibility n. duty; responsibility; responsibility
cooperation n. cooperation; cooperation
prosper vi. flourish; prosperity; success
take action
air conditioner conditioner air conditioner
willingness n. willingness; willingness
harmony n. coordination; harmony; concord
in harmony with... . in harmony with ......
put an end to
wipe vt. wipe; wipe out
wipe out exterminate; scrub the inside of ......; remove
per prep. . per; every; in accordance with
alternative adj. both (or more than two) to choose one; for choice of /n. both to take one; available options (or programs)
car-pooling n.<US> car-pooling
defend vt. for ... ... defense (答辩);防卫
incorrect adj. incorrect; improper; untrue
affect vt. influence; move; (disease) infestation
advise vt. exhortation; to ...... Provide advice vi.give advice; suggest; consult
advise sb to do sth 劝某人做某事
advise sb not to do sth 劝某人不做某事