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Lesson 51 ;
anniversary
The year 2001 is the ninetieth anniversary of the establishment of Tsinghua University ;2001年是清華大學(xué) 建校90周年紀念.
antique
Chinese style antique furniture is regarded as a kind of fashion ;
in many Western families. ;不少西方的家庭認為 中國式的古老家具是 一種時尚.
apart
The Mc Donald's restaurant and the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant ;這一家麥當(dāng)勞餐廳與 那家肯德基餐廳
are only 50 meters apart. ;相距僅50米.
bid
Recently,Lucent,Nortel Motorola and some other telecom companies ;最近,朗訊、北電、 摩托羅拉和其他一 些電信公司
will make a bid for the contract of netwo- rk equipment supplier of China Unicom. ;將為取得中國聯(lián)通公司的 網(wǎng)絡(luò)設(shè)備供應(yīng)合同進行投 標.
concerning
Some people are always interested in hearsay news concerning pop stars and movie stars. ;有的人總是對關(guān)于流行 歌星和影星的小道消息 感興趣.
concession
Negotiation is a process that ;談判是
contains a series of concessions made by both parties. ;一個由雙方的一系列 讓步組成的過程.
confusion
The disco was a confusion of loud noises. ;迪斯科舞廳一片混亂 的喧吵的噪音.
congress
The National People's Congress is regularly held in Beijing. ;全國代表大會定期在 北京舉行.
connection
Do you believe that there's connection between smoking and heart disease? ;你相信吸煙與心臟病 有關(guān)系嗎?
document
Interpretation of Dreams is highly documented with actual cases. ;《夢的解析》記錄了大 量真實病例.
doll
McDonald's offering Snoopy dolls for 10 yuan apiece ;麥當(dāng)勞提供“史努比” 玩偶(玩具狗),每個 10元,
with a "value meal" in a two-days-a-week promotion ;在一個“一周兩次”的促 銷中與一份“等價餐” 同時出售,
resulted in various troubles and got lots of complaints and criticisms. ;這引起了各種麻煩的問 題,受到很多抱怨和批 評.
era
Does Titto's space trip promise an era of space travel? ;蒂托的太空之旅是否預(yù)示 著太空旅行時代的來臨?
estate
Li Jiacheng the richest businessman of Asia,owns a large estate in Hong Kong. ;亞洲首富的商人李嘉誠 在香港有大量的地產(chǎn).
formation
Clouds are formations of tiny drops of water in the sky. ;云是由空中級細微的 水滴構(gòu)成的物質(zhì).
fortnight
Mid-autumn is still a fortnight away, ;離中秋節(jié)還有兩星期,
but many shops have already been selling moon cakes. ;許多商店早已在銷售 月餅了.
household
Kong Linghui,an outstanding table tennis player, ;在奧運會上的出色表現(xiàn)
has become a household name after his excellent performance in the Olympic Games. ;使孔令輝這位優(yōu)秀乒乓球 運動員的名字家喻戶曉.
hunt
Many people are hunting for better jobs in big cities. ;許多人都在大城市里 尋找更好的工作.
leading
Ericsson is one of the leading companies of telecom networking around the world. ;愛立信是全球領(lǐng)先的 電信網(wǎng)絡(luò)公司之一.
learned
Qian Zhongshu was a learned professor ;錢鐘書是一位知識淵博 的教授,
who was able to speak up to five foreign languages. ;會說五門以上外語.
precision
Laser technology has enhanced the precision of surgical procedures ;激光技術(shù)增強了外科 手術(shù)的精確性.
pregnant
A pregnant woman needs to have a regular body check-up ;孕婦要定期做體檢
to ensure the baby is healthy before it is born. ;以確保嬰孩出生前的健康
preparation
Preparation for a wedding can exhaust a couple. ;婚禮的準備工作可以使 一對夫婦筋疲力盡.
primary
Laziness is the primary cause of our failure. ;懶惰是我們失敗的 主要原因.
primarily
These advanced programs have been developed primarily for professionals. ;這些高級程序主要是為 專業(yè)人員開發(fā)的.
statistic
Statistics show that there are more males than females in our country. ;統(tǒng)計數(shù)字表明我國男性 比女性人數(shù)多.
statue
The Statue of Liberty was ;自由女神像是
presented to the U.S. in the 19th century by the people of France. ;法國人民在19世紀 送給美國的.
steady
A steady hand is needed to be a surgeon. ;做一名外科醫(yī)生要穩(wěn)、 不顫抖.
stem
Correct decisions stem from correct judgments ;正確的決定來源于正確 的判斷.
stiff
Hemp is a stiff fiber that ;大麻是一種硬質(zhì)纖維,
comes from a plant that grows in both hot and mild climates. ;取自一種炎熱氣候和溫 和氣候下都能生活的植 物.
Lesson 52 ;
applause
Stephen Chow Sing-chi appeared in the auditorium of Peking University ;周星馳出現(xiàn)在北京大學(xué) 禮堂
amid deafening applause/and received a large applause. ;淹沒在震耳欲聾 的掌聲中.
architect
Certified architects are ;注冊建筑師
playing a more important role in modern city construction. ;在現(xiàn)代城市建設(shè)的活動中 扮演著越來越重要的鉗子 角色.
asset
Good health is a great asset. ;健康是筆大財富.
Ability to get along with people is an asset in business. ;在商界善跟別人相處 是可貴的優(yōu)點.
assumption
Many companies are reviewing the employees' salary ;許多公司為員工調(diào)整工 資
based on the assumption that the rate of inflation will not increase next year ;都是在假定下一年通貨 膨脹率不增長的情況下.
bloody
A "Bloody Mary" is a kind of cocktail usually made of vodka and tomato juice. ;“血腥瑪麗”是一種通常 用伏特加和蕃茄汁制成的 雞尾酒.
boom
In a city with booming industry, ;在一個工業(yè)飛速發(fā)展的 城市里,
land is precious and cannot be extravagantly used for traffic. ;土地資源非常寶貴, 不能任意地用于交通.
boost
The Export Commodities Fair held every year in Guangzhou ;每年在廣州舉辦的出口 商品交易會
is a good chance to boost local products abroad. ;是為向國外推銷地方產(chǎn) 品的好機會.
conquer
Modern medical science has conquered many diseases. ;現(xiàn)代醫(yī)學(xué)征服了許多疾 病.
convict
A doctor in a small town in the U.S. was convicted of having killed about ;美國一個小鎮(zhèn)上有個 醫(yī)生被判有罪,他殺 害了大約
80 elderly people. ;80個老人.
conviction
The experiment conducted by the US astronauts in 1971 ;1971年美國宇航員做的 一個實驗
brought conviction to the world that Galileo's theory of fa -lling objects is true ;使世人信服伽利略的自 由落體理論是正確的.
consumer
In recent years, ;近年來
consumers have benefited from the price fall of television sets ;電視機價格下降,消費 者從中獲益
because of the keen competition in the TV set industry. ;由于電視機生產(chǎn)行業(yè) 激烈的競爭.
consumption
The low petrol consumption cars ;耗油量低的小汽車
are the best selling ones in China's automobile market. ;是中國汽車市場的 暢銷貨.
context
We should judge the past in its historical context. ;我們應(yīng)當(dāng)根據(jù)時代背景 來看待過去.
controversial
Lady Chatterley's Lover ;《查特萊夫人的情人》
is the most controversial one among all D.H Lawrence's works. ;是D.H.勞倫斯的著作 中最有爭議的一部作品.
dose
Here is your medicine; the dose is two spoonfuls every four hours. ;這是你的藥,劑量是 每四小時服兩匙.
draft
Jefferson drafted The Declaration of Independence, ;杰斐遜起草的 《獨立宣言》
which was adopted by the congress on July 4,1776. ;在1776年7月4日被 大陸會議采用.
evolution
The space program is the evolution of years of research. ;太空計劃是多年研究 的發(fā)展結(jié)果.
existence
The elephant is the largest land animal in existence. ;大象是現(xiàn)有的最大 的陸上動物.
frank
You can tell me what you think,and you may just as well be frank. ;你心里想什么就告訴 我吧,還是坦率些好.
fry
It is easy to fry eggs in a frying pan. ;在平底煎鍋里煎雞蛋 很方便.
intelligent
Dolphins are said to be more intelligent than other animals. ;都說海豚比其他動物 聰明.
interference
Due to the storm,there was interference on the telephone line. ;由于暴風(fēng)雨,電話線 受到干擾.
internet
The Internet is a very convenient way to ;因特網(wǎng)是一種非常便于
communicate and share information with people all over the world. ;與世界各地的人們交通 和分享信息的方式.
profile
The Queen's head appears in profile on some British stamps. ;有的英國郵票上有女王 的側(cè)面頭像.
proof
Whether there was proof that the defendant was not on the crime spot ;證明被告不在犯罪現(xiàn)場 的證據(jù)
is essential in proof of his innocence. ;對證明他的清白非常 必要.
repetition
Let there be no repetition of the same mistakes. ;別再犯同樣的錯誤.
strategic
The board of directors ;董事會
discussed the strategic marketing factors for the coming year. ;討論了未來一年中至 關(guān)重要的市場因素.
striking
There is a striking contrast effect betwee -n the two different interpretations ;兩種不同的解釋會產(chǎn)生 截然不同的效果
on the same case. ;對同一件事.
Lesson 53 ;
athlete
Today,many athletes go to universities after their retirement. ;如今,很多運動員退役 后都去上大學(xué).
automobile
Detroit is a city famous for automobile manufacturing. ;底特律是以汽車制造業(yè) 聞名的城市.
await
After the long vacation,busy days await us. ;長假之后忙碌的日子 等著我們.
border
Canada borders the United States. ;加拿大與美國毗鄰.
bunch
A bunch of flowers is never an outdated gift to a lady. ;一束花是送給女士的永 不過時的禮物.
controversy
Several near disasters ;幾次近乎大災(zāi)難的事故
give rise to much controversy on the safety of nuclear energy. ;引起了許多關(guān)于原子能 安全問題的爭論.
conversely
You can put a teabag into a teapot and pour in boiling water to make tea, ;你可以把茶包放到茶壺 里然后倒入開水沖茶,
or conversely pour in water first and then put the teabag in. ;或者相反,先把水倒入 茶壺然后再放入茶包.
copyright
Copyright protects only the expressions of ideas,not the ideas themselves. ;版權(quán)只保護思想的表達 形式,而不保護思想本身.
counsel
Do you listen to the counsel of your elders? ;你聽從長輩的勸告嗎?
The court heard the counsel for both sides. ;法庭聽取了雙方律師 的陳述.
county
The Bridges of Madison County was one of the best selling books of the U.S. in 1994. ;《麥迪遜縣的橋》(即 《廊橋遺夢》)是1994 年度的美國最暢銷書之一
drama
Shakespeare's dramas are recognized as the greatest in English literature. ;莎士比亞的戲劇被公認 為是英國文學(xué)中最好的.
drunk
Bush's twin daughters often get drunk ;布什的孿生女兒經(jīng)常喝酒
and make front-page headlines in the newspapers. ;而成了報紙的頭條.
fund
The construction of the Olympic Village is funded by the government. ;建造奧運村是由政府撥 款的.
fur
Environmentalists are against manufacturing and wearing fur coats. ;環(huán)保人士反對制造和穿 毛皮大衣.
furnace
Nanjing,Wuhan, Chongqing and Turpan are called the "four furnace" in China ;南京、武漢、重慶和吐魯 番被稱為中國的“四大 火爐”,
because these cities have a very high temperature during the summer. ;因為這些城市夏天溫度 極高.
furthermore
I don't like this apartment,for it is too small, ;我不喜歡這間公寓, 因為太小,
and furthermore it is too far from my office. ;而且離我辦公地點也 太遠.
fuss
Don't fuss over such a minor matter. ;不要為這樣一件小事而 大驚小怪.
introduction
The introduction of a new generation of Nokia mobile phones at the conference ;會議上對新一代諾基亞 手機的介紹
attracted great attention from the media. ;引起了傳媒的極大注意.
invasion
If,at the time,the British had not feared invasion, ;當(dāng)時要不是英國人害怕 (被)入侵的話,
the twenty-one mile tunnel across the English Channel ;橫穿英吉利海峽全長21 英里的隧道
would have been completed in the 19th century. ;在19世紀就已建成了.
item
Are there any interesting items in the newspaper today? ;今天的報紙有沒有幾則 有趣的新聞?
style
I like women who have their own sense of style. ;我喜歡有自己風(fēng)格的 女人.
Paris always sets the latest style of dress for the world. ;巴黎總是開世界服裝流行 樣式的新風(fēng).
substantial
If your price is reasonable, ;如果貴方價格合理,
we will place an order with substantial amount on this item right now. ;我方可以馬上下訂單大 量訂購這項(產(chǎn)品).
successive
It has rained for ten successive days and many villages were flooded. ;已經(jīng)連續(xù)下了十天雨, 結(jié)果許多村莊都被淹了.
suggestion
During the government open day ;在政府接待日
the mayor will listen to any of your comments and suggestions. ;市長會聽取您的評論 與意見.
suicide
To commit suicide is a cowardly behavior. ;自殺是懦夫的行為.
summarize
The annual financial statement summarized ;年度財務(wù)報表總結(jié)了 上一年
the general picture of the profit and loss status of the preceding year. ;的總體盈虧狀況.
summary
An excellent meeting minute is a summary covering all major items ;一份優(yōu)秀的會議紀要 是一份
that were discussed at the meeting. ;涵蓋會議討論過的所有 主要內(nèi)容的摘要.
superb
The tenor singers gave superb performance ;
at the "Three Tenors Concert" for Beijing's Olympic bid in the Forbidden City. ;男高音歌唱家們在紫禁城 為北京申奧舉行的“三男 高音演唱會”上的表演棒 極了.
survival
The future survival of the panda is an important ecological concern in China. ;熊貓的未來生存問題是 中國生態(tài)學(xué)所關(guān)注的一 個重要問題.
symptom
The symptoms of a cold usually are fever, headache,sore throat, cough,and runningnose. ;感冒的癥狀能常是發(fā)燒、 頭疼、喉嚨痛、咳嗽和 流鼻涕.
Lesson 54 ;
cube
How many sugar cubes do you want in your coffee? ;你的咖啡要放多少塊糖?
The cube of 5 is 125. ;5的三次方是125.
cue
Actors have to learn their cues as well as their own lines. ;演員不僅要記住臺詞, 還要記住其他演員的 暗示.
culture
Universities should be centers of culture. ;大學(xué)應(yīng)該是文化的中心.
curl
Some people have curls in their hair. ;有些人頭發(fā)是卷曲的.
currency
Devaluation is an official decrease in the par value of a nation's currency. ;貶值就是官方主動降低 一個國家的貨幣的票面 價值的行為.
curriculum
English is on every university's curriculum. ;每所大學(xué)都有英語課.
curve
Curves of different stocks indicate the trend of their rising and declining. ;股票曲線(圖)顯示股 票升降的趨勢.
legal
The general manager of a company usually is also the legal person of the company. ;公司的總經(jīng)理通常也 是公司的法人.
liberate
Household appliances liberate us from many heavy household chores. ;家用電器把我們從許多 繁重的家務(wù)雜事中解放 出來.
link
The Suez Canal links the Red Sea and the Gulf of Suez with the Mediterranean Sea. ;蘇伊士運河將紅海和 蘇伊士灣與地中海連 接起來.
mode
Kangaroos have a peculiar mode of carrying their young. ;袋鼠用奇特的方式帶 幼崽.
mostly
I am mostly out on Saturdays. ;我星期六多半不在家.
mug
People would like to have a mug of draft beer while dancing in a bar. ;人們在酒吧跳舞時喜歡 喝上一大杯生啤酒.
myth
Chang'er Flies to the Moon is an ancient Chinese myth. ;《嫦娥奔月》是一個中 國古代的神話.
neighborhood
The noise upset the entire neighborhood. ;噪聲鬧的整個街坊四 鄰心煩意亂.
negotiate
It is difficult to negotiate where neither will trust. ;雙方彼此不信任便很難 進行協(xié)商.
nerve
I get nerves before every examination. ;每次考試前我都很緊張.
nowhere
That will take you nowhere. ;那會使你一事無成.
occurrence
Traffic jams are an everyday occurrence in the city. ;交通阻塞在城市里是 每天都有發(fā)生的事.
opening
After the opening ceremony,the new Pizza Hut will have an opening sale. ;在開幕典禮之后這家新 的比薩餅店將進行開張 大減價活動.
outlet
We all need an outlet for our anger and sorrow. ;我們都需要有機會發(fā) 泄怒氣和悲痛.
output
D.H.Lawrence is a writer of great output. ;D.H.勞倫斯是一位高產(chǎn) 作家.
riot
When a riot occurs ;當(dāng)發(fā)生暴亂的時候,
the police and the army will be sent to maintain the social order. ;軍隊和警察會被派出來 維持社會秩序.
romantic
Candlelight creates a romantic atmosphere. ;燭光營造出浪漫的氣氛.
variable
The speed of the windscreen wipers is variable . ;(汽車)擋風(fēng)玻璃上刮 水器的速度是可變的.
victim
Hitler was also a victim of his own scheme. ;希特勒本身也是他自己 計劃的犧牲品.
virtual
In constitutional monarchy, ;在君主立憲政體中,
the virtual power lies in the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, ;實質(zhì)的權(quán)利在首相和內(nèi) 閣手中,
but not in the king or the queen. ;而不在國王或女王手中.
virus
Many computer viruses spread out quickly by emails, ;許多計算機病毒通過 電子郵件迅速傳播,
and usually they are sent in the form of attachment. ;而通常這些病毒都是 以附件的形式發(fā)送的.
vocabulary
Many English books have vocabularies attached at the back. ;很多英語書在書后都 附有詞匯表.
volunteer
At present,a lot of university students ;現(xiàn)在許多大學(xué)生
have volunteered to work in poor mountain areas for social practice. ;自愿到貧困山區(qū)進行社會 實踐.
Lesson 55 ;
action
To occupy the market of E-business in China,rapid action is needed. ;要贏得中國的電子商務(wù) 市場,就要迅速行動.?
alarm
When fire comes, ;失火時,
the fire-fighting system in the mansion will automatically sound the fire alarm. ;大廈的消防系統(tǒng)會自動 發(fā)出火警警報.
balcony
Many families ;許多家庭
have their balconies and windows enclosed by steel or iron nets to guard against theft ;為了防盜而用鋼網(wǎng)或鐵 網(wǎng)把陽臺和窗戶圍起來,
and buildings thus look like birdcages. ;很多樓房就這樣看上去 像鳥籠.
basis
Frankness is one of the basis of friendship. ;坦誠是友誼的基礎(chǔ).
cautious
Most Chinese people are cautious about expressing opinions. ;大多數(shù)中國人對發(fā)表意 見都持謹慎態(tài)度.
cheerful
Former Chief Secretary of Hong Kong Anson Chan ;前任香港政務(wù)司司長 陳方安生
always appears in public with a cheerful smile. ;總是帶著愉快的笑容 出現(xiàn)在公眾場合.
climate
The earth's climate has been changing a lot all these years. ;這些年來全球氣候一 直變化很大.
depression
The early 1930s were the years of Depression in the U.S. ;20世紀30年代初是美國 的大蕭條時期.
when tens of thousands of factories were closed down ;在這時期,成千上萬的工 廠倒閉,
and millions of people were out of work. ;數(shù)以萬計的工人失業(yè).
despite
To remain modest desp- ite one's achievements is considered a virtue in China. ;盡管有成績?nèi)匀槐３种t虛 在中國被看成是一種美德
elect
Only natural-born citizens of the United States who have attained the age of 35 ;只有在美國本國出生, 年滿35歲,
and who have lived in the United States for 14 years may be elected president. ;和在美國居住達14年之 久的公民才有可能當(dāng)選 美國總統(tǒng).
element
Both hydrogen and oxygen are elements, but water is not. ;氫和氧都是化學(xué)元素, 但水不是.
Words are the elements of a sentence. ;詞是句子的組成部分.
ingredient
The ingredients of the canned Natural Coconut Juice are natural mineral water, ;罐裝天然椰子汁的配料 有天然礦泉水、
coconut juice and cane sugar. ;椰子原汁和蔗糖.
fate
I hoped to study abroad,but fate had decided otherwise. ;我本來希望出國留學(xué), 但天意弄人,不能如愿.
fearful
The four fearful things in Japan are fire,thunder, earthquake and father. ;在日本最嚇人的四種東 西是：火、雷、地震和 父親.
female
Even though there is an increasing number of female doctors ;
and lawyers around the world today, ;雖然在現(xiàn)代世界上已有越 來越多的女醫(yī)生,女律師
some fields such as engineering or computer science are still dominated by men ;但工程學(xué)和計算機科學(xué) 等領(lǐng)域,還是男子的領(lǐng) 地.
gene
Cancer can be cured if genes can be repaired and replaced. ;如果基因可以修補和替 換,癌癥是可以治愈的.
generally
Women generally live longer than men. ;女人通常比男人活得長.
giant
China is taking giant strides forward now. ;中國現(xiàn)在正以世俗般的 步伐向前邁進.
harbor
The Pearl Harbor once encountered a surprise air attack by the Japanese Air Force ;珍珠港曾經(jīng)遭到日本空 軍的突襲
during the Second World War. ;二戰(zhàn)期間.
harden
Concrete will harden in 120 minutes automatically, ;混凝土?xí)?20分鐘內(nèi) 自動硬化,
but proper vibration after pouring will make it harder. ;但澆注后適當(dāng)?shù)恼駝?可以使之更硬.
ignorance
Where ignorance is bliss,it is folly to be wise. ;
initiative
In the fight to resist the flood,the PlA men overcame many difficulties ;解放軍在抗洪斗爭中克 服了很多的困難,
and demonstrated immense courage, wisdom and initiative. ;表現(xiàn)了極大的勇氣、 智慧和積極性.
medal
In 2000,the Chinese team attended the 27th Olympic Games held in Sydney,Australia; ;2000年,中國代表隊參 加了在澳大利亞悉尼舉 行的第27屆奧運會;
our athletes won 28 gold medals finishing third in the number of medals, ;我們的運動員獲得了28 枚金牌和獎牌總數(shù)第三 名的好成績,
this brought great honor to our country. ;為國家爭得了榮譽.
media
The media is/are sometimes criticized for spreading rumors. ;新聞媒體有時被批評 散布謠言.
poisonous
In many countries, laws have been passed ;許多國家已通過法律
to prevent factories from sending out poisonous gases and polluted water. ;來制止工廠排放 有毒的氣體和污水.
politics
Abraham Lincoln was active in politics and strongly against slavery. ;亞伯拉罕.林肯積極從事 政治活動,強烈反對奴 隸制度.
poster
Many people in Ethiopia are illiterate; ;埃塞俄比亞的許多人是 文盲,
they cannot read,so newspapers and posters may make no sense to them. ;他們沒有閱讀能力,因此 報紙和宣傳海報對他們來 說或許沒有什么意義.
radical
Newspapers in Britain are said to be neither very conservative nor very radical. ;都說英國的報紙既不非常 保守也不太過激進.
screen
A particular thing about the Internet is that you don't see who you are talking to, ;在互聯(lián)網(wǎng)聊天的特點是你 看不到自己和誰在講話,
and neither does your conversational compani -on see you at his or her computer screen. ;而在她或他的電腦屏幕 上看不到你.
Lesson 56 ;
accountant
To meet the need of the rapid economic development of the 21st century, ;為滿足21世紀中國經(jīng)濟 快速發(fā)展的需要,
the Chinese government has decided to bring up 300,000 certified accountants. ;政府決定培養(yǎng)30萬注冊 會計師.
accuracy
Accuracy is most important in translation. ;正確性在翻譯中最為 重要.
advertise
Every company may advertise its products by means of newspapers, ;
magazines,television, etc. ;每家公司都可以通過報 紙、雜志、電視等為自 己的產(chǎn)品做廣告宣傳.
ban
Distribution of pornography is banned. ;禁止銷售淫穢出版物.
cashier
A cashier's job is to receive money from customers and pay out money in a shop, ;
bank,garage,etc. ;出納員的工作就是在商 店、銀行或停車場等地 方收錢或付錢給顧客.
chart
This chart shows ;這圖表反映了
the changes of the dates of eclipses of the sun and moon from 1960 to 1990. ;1960年至1990年日食和 月食日期的變化情況.
delegate
They were the delegates from China to the World Human Right Conference. ;他們是中國派往世界人 權(quán)會議的代表.
The Chinese people delegate their power to the People's Congress. ;中國人民授權(quán)人民代表 大會.
deputy
I must find someone to act as my deputy during my absence. ;我必須找一個人, 當(dāng)我不在時代理我 的職務(wù).
edit
The edited film is a selected assembly of all kinds of "bits and pieces". ;剪輯片就是選用形形色 色的“片斷和點滴”匯 編而成.
edition
A paperback edition of a book is much cheaper than a deluxe edition. ;平裝本的書比精裝本的 書要便宜很多.
electrical
Can people in modern times live without electrical appliances? ;現(xiàn)代人沒有電器能活嗎?
famine
Most people believe that famines are caused by droughts or floods, ;絕大多數(shù)人認為,饑荒 是由于干旱或水災(zāi)等自 然災(zāi)害造成的,
factors beyond human control.But they are wrong. ;是人類無能為力的. 但是這種看法并不對.
fasten
Please fasten your seat belt while the plane is taking off. ;飛機起飛時請系好安全帶
fee
The Minister of Finance said that the central government ;財政部長說,中央政府
will not approve any new administrative fees on housing development ;不會再批準任何有關(guān)住 宅開發(fā)方面的行政事業(yè) 性收費,
and will not raise the level of the existing fees in the near future. ;也不會在近期內(nèi)提高現(xiàn) 有的收費水平.
given
Please finish the project within the given time. ;請在規(guī)定的時間內(nèi)完成 這項工程.
glue
The plastic drainpipes are usually joined together by glue ;塑料排水管通常用膠水 粘結(jié)
instead of screw thread joints. ;而不采用螺紋接頭.
grab
Let's grab a bite to eat. ;我們抓緊時間吃點東西 吧.
haste
More haste,less speed. ;欲速則不達.
hatred
People who are filled with hatred for their work ;對自己的工作滿懷憎恨 的人
can hardly have remarkable achievements. ;很難在工作中做出顯 著成績.
heal
Time heals all sorrows. ;時間會治愈一切憂傷.
The disagreement among the family members healed over with time. ;家庭成員之間的不和隨 著時間的過去而消失.
manner
In true scientific manner,Darwin liked to put ideas to the test ;達爾文喜歡以真正的科學(xué) 態(tài)度對一些想法加以檢 驗,
and if possible he wanted proofs before he believed something. ;如果可能,他在相信某 種說法之前總要先取得 證據(jù).
polish
When found in the earth,gems are often dull-looking and rough. ;從地里采出來的寶石塊 一般看來是發(fā)暗而粗糙 的,
Cut and polished,they sparkle as with an inner fire. ;經(jīng)過切削和磨光之后, 它們閃閃發(fā)光,像內(nèi) 部燃著火似的.
pollution
Pollution is a serious problem in our daily life; ;正因為污染已成為我們 日常生活中一個嚴重問 題,
it is necessary for everyone to know something about it ;讓每個人都對污染有所 認識
and do something to stop it. ;并自覺采取行動停止污 染是非常必要的.
quit
It's not easy to quit smoking and drinking. ;戒煙戒酒是不容易的.
quiz
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,a popular money-award TV quiz show ;“百萬富翁”是個受歡迎 的以錢作獎勵的電視智力 競賽節(jié)目,
which first saw light of the day in the U.K. in 1998, ;它于1998年首先在英國 問世,
has now been broadcast in many countries in the world. ;現(xiàn)在已在全球多個國家 播出.
sauce
Hunger is the best sauce. ;
scarcely
Scarcely had I entered the room when the phone rang. ;我一進屋電話就響了.
species
The Origin of Species ;物種起源
was one of the most important books published during the 19th century. ;是19世紀出版的最重要 的著作之一.
wander
Don't let your mind wander during the lecture. ;在上課時不要讓自己 的思想開小差.
Lesson 57 ;
advertisement
Advertisement helps to sell goods. ;廣告能幫助推銷的貨物.
agent
If you want to rent or buy a house, ;如果你要買或租房子,
you may call at a House Agency Office and the agents there will help you. ;你可以到房產(chǎn)代理公司 去,那里有經(jīng)紀人為你 提供服務(wù).
bark
Using a wireless Internet connection, it(rs-01) can bark out your e-mail. ;在使用無線接入方式上 網(wǎng)時,它(RS-01小狗) 會吠叫出你的電子郵件.
beggar
Beggars shouldn't be choosers. ;
chase
People chasing their goals don't notice ;那些正在追求著職業(yè)目 標的人們并沒有察覺到,
the workplace encroaching into every aspect of their personal lives. ;工作已不知不覺地滲入 到他們生活的方方面面.
characterize
Pairs is often characterized as a romantic city. ;巴黎經(jīng)常被描繪成一個 浪漫的城市.
civilian
The MoD Medical Services provide similar services to the military ;國防部醫(yī)療局 為軍人提供的服務(wù)
that are available to civilians on the National Health Service. ;與國家醫(yī)療局為平民百 姓提供的服務(wù)是相同的.
click
In Windows Operation System, ;在使用“視窗”操作 系統(tǒng)時,
users can do everything easily by clicking on the icons listed on the screen. ;用戶可以通過點擊顯示 屏的圖標輕松完成各種 工作.
deaf
Early education is very important for deaf children to learn to speak. ;早期教育對聾兒學(xué)習(xí) 說話非常重要.
fashionable
What color is fashionable now? ;現(xiàn)在流行什么顏色?
festival
Glutinous dumplings are ;粽子是
traditional favorites on the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. ;中國端午節(jié)期間人們 喜愛的傳統(tǒng)食品.
global
In the coming decades, ;未來幾十年,
the Pacific Rim will become the main impetus of the global economy. ;環(huán)太平洋地區(qū)將成為全 球經(jīng)濟發(fā)展主要動力.
headline
Critics and profession -als have come to attend the fashion festival in Dalian ;(時裝界的)批評家和 專業(yè)人士到大連參加服 裝節(jié),
and the event became the headlines of local newspapers. ;成為當(dāng)?shù)貓蠹埖念^條 新聞.
hearing
Very loud noises can make people ill,damage their hearing or even drive them mad. ;噪音太大會使人生病, 損害人們的聽覺, 甚至使人發(fā)狂.
identity
In today's society, work defines our identity and gives us direction and purpose. ;當(dāng)今社會,工作決定了 我們的身份,給我們指 明了目標和方向.
inflation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said ;世界幣基金組織認為,
inflation in China's economy would stay tame. ;中國經(jīng)濟發(fā)展中的通貨 膨脹將保持弱勢.
medium
An effective way to solve unemployment ;解決就業(yè)的一個有效途徑
is to develop a large amount of the medium and small size enterprises. ;就是發(fā)展大批的中小型 企業(yè).
passive
Chinese students have grown up accustomed to being passive recipients of learning ;中國學(xué)生在成長過程中 習(xí)慣了做被動的知識接 受者,
That is,having knowledge poured into their small bottles ;也就是說,
from the big bottle-- the teacher,which is the source of learning. ;知識從“源頭”—老師— 灌給學(xué)生,就像從大瓶子 倒入小瓶子一樣.
pat
He patted me on the shoulder in a brotherly gesture. ;他以兄弟般的友好態(tài)度 拍了折我的肩膀.
A pat humorous tale may arouse a big laugh. ;一個貼切適時的幽默 故事會引起一場大笑.
peak
Mount Fuji is Japan's highest peak.It impresses people with its snow-covered peak. ;富士山是日本的高峰, 它給人的印象就是那 積雪的山峰.
policy
Since the Guangzhou municipal government ;廣州市政府實施
carried out the policy to stop issuing motorcycle licenses, ;停止給摩托車發(fā)牌的 政策后,
the number of motorcycles has decreased ;摩托車的數(shù)量減少了,
and the urban traffic has improved. ;市內(nèi)交通也隨之改善了.
queue
I hate those who jump the queue, ;我討厭那些不按順序而 插隊的人,
especially when I am standing in a long queue for a long time. ;特別是在長龍中站久了 的時候.
realistic
Let's be realistic about difficulties. ;對困難還是現(xiàn)實一點吧.
shortcoming
It's a virtue to admit and overcome one's shortcomings. ;正視并克服自己的缺點 是一種美德.
shrug
If you shrug your shoulders,that means you are not interested in something ;聳肩表示你對某事 不感興趣
or you do not know or care about it. ;或不知道或不關(guān)心.
slim
Do you believe in those medicines ;你相信那些藥物嗎
that claim to help ladies to have a slim body without a diet? ;那些聲稱可以幫助女士 們擁有苗條身材而無須 節(jié)食的?
soar
The Hang Seng Index on May 2 soared and ended up at 13,814.24, ;5月2日恒生指數(shù)一路升 至13,814.24 點收市,
its highest level since March 9. ;創(chuàng)出自3月9日以來的 新高.
underground
Most Hong Kong citizens are against the price increase of the underground fares, ;大多數(shù)香港市民都反對 地鐵票價提升,
because the Hong Kong underground has always been making a profit. ;因為香港地鐵一直以來 都在贏利.
Lesson 58 ;
acquisition
Students ought to devote their time to the acquisition of knowledge. ;學(xué)生們應(yīng)該把時間都花 在求知上.
ally
Britain was allied with the U.S. in both World Wars. ;兩次世界大戰(zhàn)中,英國 都與美國結(jié)成同盟.
(Britain and the U.S. were allies in both World Wars.) ;(英國與美國都是 同盟國.)
barely
The sanitation worker said, ;環(huán)衛(wèi)工人說:
Barely were we able to keep up with garbage collection during the watermelon season. ;在西瓜旺季,我們幾乎 無法及時地回收垃圾.
cast
The tree casts its shadow on the window. ;樹投影在窗戶上.
chaos
The burglars left the house in chaos. ;竊賊走后屋里一片混亂.
circular
Most stadiums are circular. ;大多數(shù)體育場都是 圓形的.
clause
We don't need any specific legal clauses to protect specific freedoms, ;特定的自由是不需要專 門的法律條款加以??的,
just as no law needs to say,"Breathing air is protected." ;就像并不需把“呼吸空 氣是受保護的"列為法律 條文一樣.
client
Though the client promised the lawyer a large sum, ;雖然當(dāng)事人答應(yīng)給律師 一大筆錢,
the lawyer was not able to prove him innocent. ;但律師還是無法證明 他是無罪的.
editor
The glorious palace and ancient structures in Vienna,capital of Austria, ;在奧地利首都維也納, 輝煌的宮殿和古建筑
offers endless themes for the TV program editors. ;為電視節(jié)目編輯們提供 了無數(shù)題材.
fare
Through the ticket agencies customers will usually get discount fares. ;通過票務(wù)中心買票,客 戶通?？梢垣@得有折扣 的票.
heap
We have heaps of work to do. ;我們有許多工作要做.
magic
Robert Houdin is considered to be the first magician to use electricity and ;羅伯特.豪丁被認為是第 一位把電力和
apply illusion techniques to modern magic. ;假像技術(shù)應(yīng)用于現(xiàn)代 魔術(shù)中的魔術(shù)師.
merry
I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year. ;祝你圣誕和新年快樂
phone
To keep the music hall quiet, ;為保持音樂廳安靜,
please turn off your mobile phones and pagers or switch to the vibrating mode. ;請你把你的移動電話和 傳呼機關(guān)掉或撥為振動 模式.
physical
We need regular physical examination. ;我們需要定期檢查身體.
pose
The increase in student numbers poses many problems for the universities. ;學(xué)生人數(shù)的增加給大學(xué) 造成了很難題.
Models are employed by art schools to pose for art students to paint. ;藝術(shù)學(xué)校雇來模特擺姿 勢給學(xué)藝術(shù)的學(xué)生作畫.
rage
Don't turn your rage on others. ;不要把你的怒氣發(fā)泄在 別人身上.
Straight hair is all the rage now. ;現(xiàn)今直發(fā)很流行.
raid
The Huangpu Military Academy was seriously damaged by Japanese air raids in 1938. ;1938年黃埔軍校遭到 日軍空襲,損壞嚴重.
sample
Samples of shampoo are presented free in many stores. ;很多商店免費贈送洗發(fā) 露樣品.
secondary
For some high-ranking professional managers, ;對于一部分高級職業(yè) 經(jīng)理人而言,
in comparison to the sense of satisfaction that comes from their work, ;相對來說他們更要看重 工作所帶給他們的滿足 感,
salary can be a secondary consideration. ;而把對薪水的考慮放在 第二位.
shallow
Latest investigation shows that students majoring in languages ;近來有調(diào)查顯示修語言 專業(yè)的學(xué)生
can be good learners of computer science ;可以學(xué)好計算機科學(xué)
even if they have shallow knowledge in mathematics ;雖然數(shù)學(xué)知識淺薄
since program language can be regarded as a kind of language as well. ;因為程序語言也是一種 語言.
shiver
A shiver of fear ran through me when the lights went out. ;燈熄滅時我害怕得渾身一 陣哆嗦.
sin
Being late is an unforgivable sin in an American's eyes. ;在美國人眼中,遲到是 一種不可原諒的嚴重過 錯.
sow
Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. ;栽種什么,就收獲什么. (種瓜得瓜,種豆得 豆.)
understanding
Love originates in mutual understanding, attraction and admiration. ;愛產(chǎn)生于互相理解, 互相吸引和互相欽佩.
weep
When the national flag was rising,the athletes wept for joy. ;當(dāng)國旗升起時, 運動員們喜極而泣.
Lesson 59 ;
amateur
Only amateurs,those who practice sport without receiving money for it, ;只有業(yè)余運動員,即那 些不為金錢而從事體育 運動的人,
may compete in the Olympic Games. ;才能參加奧運會比賽.
bankrupt
A company will go bankrupt because of poor management. ;一間公司會因為經(jīng)營管 理不善而破產(chǎn).
cite
The minister cited the latest crime figures as proof of the need for more police. ;部長引用最近犯罪的數(shù)字 證明需要更多的警察.
clumsy
Many young people today are clumsy at housework. ;如今許多年輕人做家務(wù) 笨手笨腳的.
definition
Definitions should not be more difficult to understand than the words they define. ;詞語的定義不應(yīng)比所 解釋的詞語更難理解.
election
The Labor Party has won the election ;工黨贏了大選,
and Blair continues to be the Prime minister of the U.K. ;布萊爾繼續(xù)當(dāng)英國的 首相.
farewell
A Farewell to Arms is one of Hemingway's masterpieces. ;《永別了,武器》是 海明威的杰作之一.
fascinating
China is a fascinating place to many Westerners. ;對很多西方人來說, 中國是個迷人的地方.
faulty
If a computer doesn't work due to a chip problem, ;如果芯片出問題導(dǎo)致電 腦不能工作,
the faulty chip can be replaced with a new one. ;可以用一塊新的芯片把 出毛病的置換了.
poll
A public-opinion poll shows ;一項民意調(diào)查顯示,
that most people in Taiwan are in favor of the "one country, two systems" policy. ;大多數(shù)臺灣人支持 “一國兩制”政策.
publication
The publication of Rich Dad and Poor Dad ;《富爸爸,窮爸爸》
has brought its author Robert Kiyosaki great profit and fame. ;一書的出版使其作者 羅伯特.清崎名利雙收.
publicity
Many stars have become well known ;
through the publicity they received in the newspapers,and on television,etc. ;許多明星通過報紙和電視 等宣傳而出名.
publish
Most professors have to pay out of their own pockets ;有些教授得自己掏錢
to have their academic books published, because most academic books don't sell well ;出版他們的學(xué)術(shù)著作, 因為大多數(shù)學(xué)術(shù)著作 不好賣,
and publishers are reluctant to publish them. ;出版商不愿出版這些書.
puzzle
How ancient Egyptians built the pyramids still puzzles scientists. ;古埃及人是怎么建造 金字塔的仍使科學(xué)家 迷惑不解.
retail
Many big department stores profit from buying wholesale and selling retail. ;許多大型百貨商場整 買零賣從中獲利.
rid
Some multi-national companies will lay off redundant staff ;一些跨國公司會通過 裁減冗員
in order to get rid of their financial worries. ;來擺脫財政困難.
skillful
Are you skillful at using the computer? ;你能熟練地使用電腦嗎?
slide
The Euro continues to slide. ;歐元繼續(xù)下跌.
snap
A branch snapped off the tree in the wind. ;大風(fēng)中一條樹枝啪地從 樹上斷落.
spectacular
Cloning technology was a spectacular achievement in science. ;克隆技術(shù)是科學(xué)上的 一項驚人成就.
temptation
The temptation to steal is greater in supermarket than elsewhere. ;在超級市場行竊的誘惑力 比在其他任何地方要更強 烈.
therapy
Aroma therapy is good for releasing mental pressure. ;香熏治療對舒緩精神 壓力有一定療效.
thirst
Ice water may not quench your thirst, but a cup of warm tea may do. ;冰水不一定能解渴, 而一杯溫茶可能可以.
thorough
A thorough search has been carried out for the lost pilot,but it was in vain. ;人們仔細地尋找過失蹤 的飛行員,可是沒有找 到.
thrive
A business cannot thrive without investment or good management. ;要是缺少投資或者管理 不善,企業(yè)就不會興旺.
timber
We must safeguard forest timber and stop over-lumbering. ;我們必須保護森林木材, 不能濫伐.
title
A doctor has the title "Dr" in front of his name, ;醫(yī)生的名字前有“Dr” 這個稱呼,
so has a person who has been granted a doctorate degree. ;被授予博士頭銜的人 也一樣.
trial
The murderer was put on trial. ;殺人兇手被子送審訊.
You can put the car through safety trials before you decide to buy it. ;在決定買這部車之前你 可以對車進行安全性能 試驗.
useless
A car without gas is useless. ;沒有汽油的汽車不能 使用.
uneasy
Quite a few people feel uneasy with strangers. ;不少人與陌生人在一起 時感到不自在.
whereas
Some students want to make big money right after graduation from college, ;有的學(xué)生大學(xué)一畢業(yè)就 想賺大錢,
whereas some other students want to go to graduate school. ;而另外一些學(xué)生卻想讀研 究生.
Lesson 60 ;
agenda
An agenda would include ;議事日程包括了
all major items that need to be discussed at the meeting. ;需要在會議上討論的所有 重要內(nèi)容.
alongside
We have to bring our boat alongside before we disembark. ;我們得把船靠邊, 然后才能上岸.
banner
The marchers carried banners with the words "No Nuclear Weapons" in large letters. ;游行者打著“禁止使用 核武器”的橫幅.
bearing
Your remarks have no bearing on our discussion. ;你的評論與我們的 講座無關(guān).
chap
Dry skin easily chaps in cold winter. ;干性皮膚在寒冬易開裂.
charity
The Red Cross is an international charity. ;紅十字會是個國際性的 慈善機構(gòu).
charter
Charter transportation is mainly used for shipping large consignments. ;租船運輸用于運輸大 宗貨物為主.
damn
The film Guasha Treatment was damned by the critics. ;電影《刮痧》受到了 評論家的批評.
dash
We must dash or we will miss the bus. ;我們必須快跑,要不就 趕不上那趟公共汽車了.
declaration
When getting through the Customs, ;在通過海關(guān)時,
people are requested to make a declaration of their belongings. ;人們要對所帶的物品 進行申報.
editorial
The People's Daily ;《人民日報》
frequently carries editorials that explain the essence of relevant policies. ;經(jīng)常發(fā)表闡述有關(guān)政策 精神的社論.
elderly
Those elderly local residents of Guangzhou will be given a badge, ;廣州市將給本地的 老居民發(fā)證章,
with which they will have 50% discount or free access to some public facilities ;憑證可免費或半價使用 部分公共設(shè)施
and transportation. ;和公共交通工具.
favorable
I hope you will give favorable consideration to my suggestion. ;我希望你對我的建議做 出贊同的表示.
federal
Switzerland is a federal republic. ;瑞士是聯(lián)邦制的共和國.
feedback
We need more feedback from the consumer in order to improve our goods. ;我們需要從消費者那里 得到更多反饋信息以提 高產(chǎn)品質(zhì)量.
fertile
What can we do to turn a large area of desert in the northwest into a fertile land? ;我們怎樣才能把西北的 大片荒漠變成肥沃的 土地呢?
finding
Fortune magazine published the latest findings of the 500 top companies. ;《財富》雜志刊登了500 強公司的最新結(jié)果.
ignorant
Some American-born Chinese are ignorant their own nation. ;一些在美國土生土長的 華裔對自己的民族很不 了解.
immense
In Japan there is an immense egg-shaped stadium ;日本有一個巨大的蛋型 體育館
that can be turned to open or close according to the need. ;可以根據(jù)需要變成露天的 或封閉的.
painful
In 19th century, Chinese workers' experience in America was painful. ;19世紀華人勞工在美國 的經(jīng)歷是痛苦的.
perceive
Blind people can't see,but can perceive light. ;盲人看不見, 但是可以感覺到光.
perception
Professional photographers ;專業(yè)攝影師
have a strong sense of perception on light and color. ;對光和色彩有很強的 感知能力.
poison
The soil has been poisoned with chemical waste from the factory ;土壤被工廠排出的化學(xué) 廢物污染了.
politician
Mothers may still want their favorite sons to grow up to be President, ;母親們也許仍然希望她們 寵愛的兒子長大后成為 總統(tǒng),
but...they do no want them to become politic -ians in the process. (John F.Kennedy) ;但…她們并不想讓他們 在成為總統(tǒng)這一過程中 當(dāng)上政客(約翰.肯尼迪
regarding
A university president receives letters regar -ding education reform from time to time. ;大學(xué)校長經(jīng)常收到 關(guān)于教育改革的信.
sanction
Some people believe that ;有些人認為,
shame may operate as the principal sanction against wrongdoing. ;羞恥之心可成為防止 干壞事的主要約束力.
script
You can't have good acting without a good script. ;沒有好的劇本就沒有好 的演出.
senator
In the United States, ;在美國,
a senator must have been a citizen of the US for 9 years at the time of his election. ;參義員在參加選舉時必須 是美國居住了9年的美國 公民.
sexual
Many hospitals have a STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) clinic. ;許多醫(yī)院都設(shè)有性 傳播疾病門診.
shortly
I will be with you shortly. ;我馬上就來.
sigh
Elderly people often sigh for the bygone days. ;老人經(jīng)常嘆息消逝的 年華.
sign
Dark clouds are a sign of rain or snow. ;烏云是雨或雪將到的 征兆.
Please sign for this registered letter. ;請簽收這封掛號信.
ski
Switzerland is a good place for skiing. ;瑞士是一個滑雪勝地.
tremble
In early autumn,leaves are trembling in the cool wind. ;初秋季節(jié),葉子在涼風(fēng) 中顫動.
tutor
Being a tutor is a part time job for many university students. ;當(dāng)家庭教師是許多大 學(xué)生的兼職工作.
union
Credit unions are a lot like banks. ;信用合作社類似于銀行.
unload
Dockers are unloading the ship. ;碼頭工人正在卸船.
