Unit1单词讲义
mood (n.)
中文意思:心情,情绪
英文释义:a temporary state of mind or feeling
词源:来自古英语的mōd,意为“感觉”或“心境”。
例句:She was in a bad mood all day.
固定搭配:be in the mood for sth.(有做某事的心情)
近义词:feeling, emotion, temperament
circus (n.)
中文意思:马戏团,杂技团
英文释义:a traveling group of performers who entertain with acrobatics, clowning, and trained animals
词源:来自拉丁语的circus,意为“圆形剧场”。
例句:The children were excited to see the circus.
固定搭配:run away to the circus(离家出走)
近义词:show, entertainment, performance
amusement (n.)
中文意思:娱乐,消遣
英文释义:the feeling you get when you are entertained or interested in something
词源:来自古法语的amuser,意为“使愉快”。
例句:We went to the park for amusement.
固定搭配:for amusement only(仅供娱乐)
近义词:entertainment, fun, recreation
curly (adj.)
中文意思:卷曲的,弯曲的
英文释义:having many curves or bends
词源:来自中古英语的curli,意为“卷曲”。
例句:She has curly hair.
固定搭配:curly hair(卷发)
近义词:wavy, coiled, spiraled
wig (n.)
中文意思:假发
英文释义:a covering for the head made of human or animal hair or artificial fibers that is worn to conceal baldness or change one's appearance
词源:来自中古英语的wic,意为“头发”。
例句:She wore a wig to the party.
固定搭配:wear a wig(戴假发)
近义词:hairpiece, toupee, hair extension
badge (n.)
中文意思:徽章,标志
英文释义:a piece of metal, cloth, etc. worn on the clothes to show a person's rank, membership of a group, etc.
词源:来自古法语的badge,意为“标记,标识”。
例句:He wore a badge on his coat.
固定搭配:police badge(),school badge(校徽)
近义词:emblem, emblem, insignia
ankle (n.)
中文意思:脚踝
英文释义:the part of the body where the foot joins the leg
词源:来自中古英语的ancle,意为“踝关节”。
例句:She sprained her ankle while playing basketball.
固定搭配:twisted ankle(扭伤脚踝),ankle injury(脚踝受伤)
近义词:foot, heel
clown (n.)
中文意思:小丑,滑稽演员
英文释义:a person who entertains people by making them laugh, often wearing a colorful costume and makeup
词源:来自中古荷兰语的klaon,意为“傻瓜”。
例句:The clown made the children laugh with his tricks.
固定搭配:circus clown(马戏团小丑),clown nose(小丑鼻子)
近义词:jester, fool, edian
entertain (v.)
中文意思:娱乐,招待
英文释义:to provide someone with enjoyment or amusement; to receive as guests
词源:来自拉丁语的entertainere,意为“使愉快”。
例句:They entertained us with their singing and dancing.
固定搭配:entertain friends(招待朋友),entertain guests(招待客人)
近义词:amuse, engage, divert
health care (n.)
中文意思:医疗保健,卫生保健
英文释义:the provision of medical services to help people stay healthy or treat illnesses
词源:health(健康)+care(照顾)。
例句:Health care is a basic human right.
固定搭配:public health care(公共医疗保健),health care system(医疗保健系统)
近义词:medical care, healthcare
cheer up
词性:动词短语
spider什么意思中文意思:使高兴,振作起来
英文释义:to make someone feel happier or more confident
词源:cheer(欢呼)+up(向上)
例句:I tried to cheer her up with some jokes.
固定搭配:cheer someone up(使某人高兴起来),cheer up!(加油!)
近义词:encourage, motivate, inspire
do the trick
词性:动词短语
中文意思:奏效,达到预期效果
英文释义:to work as intended or expected
词源:trick(诡计,窍门)
例句:The medicine finally did the trick and he felt better.
固定搭配:do the trick(奏效),have the trick(有窍门)
近义词:work, succeed, achieve
examine
词性:动词
中文意思:检查,审查
英文释义:to carefully look at something in order to learn about it or understand it better
词源:ex(出)+amine(看)
例句:The doctor examined the patient's wound.
固定搭配:examine closely(仔细检查),examine thoroughly(彻底检查)
近义词:inspect, scrutinize, investigate
advertisement
词性:名词
中文意思:广告,宣传
英文释义:a notice that is published in a newspaper, magazine, etc. to tell people about something they can buy or do
词源:advertise(宣传)+ment(名词后缀)
例句:She works in advertising for a large pany.
固定搭配:advertisement campaign(广告宣传活动),online advertisement(网络广告)
近义词:ad, promotion, publicity
employer
词性:名词
中文意思:雇主,老板
英文释义:a person or organization that pays someone to work for them
词源:employ(雇佣)+er(表示人或事物的人称后缀)
例句:He has been working for the same employer for over 10 years.
固定搭配:employer branding(雇主品牌建设),employer of choice(首选雇主)
近义词:boss, hirer, master
essential
词性:形容词
中文意思:必要的,基本的
英文释义:absolutely necessary; very important
词源:来自拉丁语的essentialis,意为“本质的”。
例句:Water is essential for life.
固定搭配:essential element(基本要素),essential requirement(基本要求)
近义词:necessary, fundamental, vital
impress
词性:动词
中文意思:给某人留下印象,使铭记
英文释义:to have a strong effect on someone's mind or feelings
词源:来自拉丁语的impressus,意为“压印”。
例句:The teacher tried to impress the importance of studying hard on her students.
固定搭配:impress upon(使铭记),impress with(给某人留下深刻印象)
近义词:leave an impression on, influence, affect
grin
词性:动词
中文意思:露齿而笑,咧嘴笑

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