book 2 unit 6new words of A and grammar

1、New words of Test A Text Analysis nPara1-2 introduction of Hawking as a great scientist. nPara2-5 Hawkings birth. nPara6-9 Hawkings middle school education. nPara10-13 Hawkings college education. nPara2-5 summary:Hawkings invincible spirit. Virtual n實(shí)質(zhì)上，實(shí)際上實(shí)質(zhì)上，實(shí)際上(但并非正式的但并非正式的) n Examples: nCar owne

2、rship is a virtual necessity when you live in the country. nVirtual （虛擬的）（虛擬的）reality is a set of images and sounds produced by a computer which seem to represent a place or situation in which a person experiencing it can take part, and a virtual business is one that exists in cyberspace（電（電 腦空間）腦空間

3、）. nAdv: ly n幾乎；實(shí)際上幾乎；實(shí)際上 nYou can use virtually to refer to something that is almost or nearly true and that can be regarded as true for most purposes. n Examples: nMany species of wild animals have virtually disappeared from the earth. Paralyse, -ze n使癱瘓使癱瘓 n Examples: nHe was paralysed from the n

4、eck down in a road accident. nA stroke （中風(fēng)）（中風(fēng)） paralyzed half his face. nYou can say that people, places or organizations are paralysed by something when it makes them unable to act or function properly. n Examples: nThe whole system was paralyzed when the main computer broke down. peel n剝落；脫落剝落；脫落

5、 n Examples: nThe wallpaper was peeling off the walls. nvt. (off) (a fruit, vegetable, etc.) 削去削去的皮；剝的皮；剝 去去的殼的殼 n Examples: nMary peeled the apple with a knife. nBill peeled the plastic from the slice of cheese. nWe peeled off three layers of wallpaper. nn. (水果、蔬菜等的水果、蔬菜等的)皮皮 norange peel nonion pe

6、el solar nsolar eclipse（日全食）（日全食） nOur solar system is the sun and all the planets, asteroids（小行星）（小行星） and comets （彗星）（彗星）that move around it. nAnnes calculator is powered by solar energy. n solar calendar lunar calendar literally nYoull lose marks if you translate too literally. nDont take everyth

7、ing he says literally; he likes to exaggerate. nI have literally begged my son for help. n literal translation VS free translation elite na. (Fr) (of people or organizations) 杰出的，杰出的， 卓越的；精銳的卓越的；精銳的 n Examples: nMiss Li is applying for one of the elite universities in the U.S. nn. 精英階層；實(shí)力集團(tuán)精英階層；實(shí)力集團(tuán)

8、 n Examples: nThe exclusive （高檔的）（高檔的）department store sells only to the elite. classical nclassical music / pop music na masterpiece of classical architecture. nIn classical Greek theatre, actors wore masks（面具） to represent the characters they played. nCompare classic（經(jīng)典的） n某物，如一部電影或著作，具有很高的質(zhì)量，一直成某

9、物，如一部電影或著作，具有很高的質(zhì)量，一直成 為同類作品中評(píng)判的典范。為同類作品中評(píng)判的典范。 n Examples: none of the classic works of the Hollywood cinema nJane Austens Pride and Prejudice is a classic of English literature. pose nvt. n1. ask (a question, riddle, etc.) 提出 (問題等) n2. create or present (a difficulty, etc.) 造成，引起 (困難等) n Examples:

10、 nThis brings us back to the question you posed. nBoth parents and teachers are worried about the problems posed by drugs. nV., n.（擺）姿勢(shì) relate nv. 1. tell (a story) 講述（故事）講述（故事） n2. see or show a connection between 使聯(lián)使聯(lián) 系，顯示出系，顯示出與與的聯(lián)系的聯(lián)系 n Examples: nTed related his adventures in the rainforest to

11、us with much exaggeration. nIts fairly obvious that pollution and heavy car use are related. underweight na. 重量不足重量不足 n Examples: nYour baby is slightly underweight but its nothing serious. nCompare overweight nOverweight means (of people) too heavy or fat, or (of objects) heavier than is allowed. n

12、 Examples: nIf your luggage is overweight, you have to pay extra. peer nvi. (at, through) 仔細(xì)看；費(fèi)力地看仔細(xì)看；費(fèi)力地看 n Examples: nHe peered at her over his glasses. nn. 同輩；同等地位的人同輩；同等地位的人 n Examples: nHe has been heavily influenced by peer pressure. inherit nvt. n1. 經(jīng)遺傳而得經(jīng)遺傳而得(性格、特征性格、特征) n2. 繼承繼承(金錢、遺產(chǎn)等金錢、遺產(chǎn)

13、等) n Examples: nShe inherits her blue eyes from her father. nAfter his parents death, he inherited a big fortune. lisp nn. 咬舌；口齒不清咬舌；口齒不清 nIf someone has a lisp, they pronounce the sounds s and z as if they were th. For example, they say thing instead of sing. n Examples: nShe speaks with a slight l

14、isp. progressive na. n1. (疾病等疾病等) 愈來(lái)愈嚴(yán)重的愈來(lái)愈嚴(yán)重的 n2. 向前進(jìn)的向前進(jìn)的; 循序漸進(jìn)的循序漸進(jìn)的 n3. 進(jìn)步的；改革的進(jìn)步的；改革的 n Examples: nShe has suffered progressive deterioration（變（變 壞）壞） of health. nThe government has established a policy for the progressive elimination(消除）消除） of rural poverty. nHe has a reputation as a social an

15、d industrial reformer with progressive views. nerve nn. 1. 神經(jīng)神經(jīng) 2. 意志力；勇氣意志力；勇氣 n Examples: nnerve fibers nNerve is also the courage and determination that you need in order to be able to do something esp. something difficult or dangerous. n Examples: nNobody had the nerve to remind him that he was

16、several hours late. predict nv. 預(yù)言，預(yù)測(cè)預(yù)言，預(yù)測(cè) n Examples: nYou cant predict what they are going to do. nCompare foresee nforesee 預(yù)測(cè)將要發(fā)生某事，通常暗示為將要發(fā)生的預(yù)測(cè)將要發(fā)生某事，通常暗示為將要發(fā)生的 事情做準(zhǔn)備；事情做準(zhǔn)備； predict 預(yù)示的內(nèi)容通常包括計(jì)算或推預(yù)示的內(nèi)容通常包括計(jì)算或推 測(cè)的精確度，或依據(jù)事實(shí)或經(jīng)驗(yàn)作出的敏銳的推理。測(cè)的精確度，或依據(jù)事實(shí)或經(jīng)驗(yàn)作出的敏銳的推理。 nExamples: nHe was clever enough to fore

17、see this shortage of materials. nThe astronomers（天文學(xué)家）（天文學(xué)家） can predict an eclipse（日食）（日食）. grim na. n1. (of a situation, etc.) 嚴(yán)酷的；無(wú)情的嚴(yán)酷的；無(wú)情的 n2. (of a place) 陰森的，令人生畏的陰森的，令人生畏的 n Examples: nIm afraid the news is grim at least twelve people are dead. nThings will get pretty grim for him if he does

18、nt change. nthe grim walls of the prison worsen nv. (cause to) become worse （使）變得更（使）變得更 壞；（使）惡化壞；（使）惡化 n Examples: nThe patients condition worsened in the night. nWith the situation worsening she found herself beginning to panic. nI find it might only worsen things if you tried to apologize. demons

19、trate nvt. 1. 論證，證明論證，證明 2. 示范；操作；演示示范；操作；演示 3. 顯示，顯示， 表露表露 （技能，質(zhì)量，感情等）（技能，質(zhì)量，感情等） n Examples: nHow do you demonstrate that the pressure remains constant? nThe teacher demonstrated how to use the equipment. nThe firefighters demonstrated great courage. nvi. 示威游行示威游行 n Examples: nProtesters staged（舉行

20、）（舉行）an anti-war demonstration in front of the US embassy（大使（大使 館）館）. acknowledge nvt. 1. (as, to be) 承認(rèn)；接受承認(rèn)；接受 n 2. 告知告知(信件、禮物等的信件、禮物等的)收到收到 n 3. 對(duì)對(duì)表示謝忱，答謝表示謝忱，答謝 n Examples: nJohnson never acknowledged the boy to be his son. nCharles wrote a thank-you note to acknowledge the gift. nThe president

21、stood up to acknowledge the cheers of the crowd. govern nvt. 1. 常被動(dòng)決定；支常被動(dòng)決定；支 配配 2. 統(tǒng)治；治理統(tǒng)治；治理 n 3. 支配；影響支配；影響 n Examples: nThe movement of the tide is governed mainly by the moon. nThe president governed the nation for 8 years. nSelf-interest（利己主義）（利己主義） governs his actions. immune na. 1. (to) 不受影

22、響的；可防止的不受影響的；可防止的 n2. 免疫的；有免疫力的免疫的；有免疫力的 n Examples: nTheyre always so rude that Ive already become immune to it. nMy uncle seems to be immune to colds. depression nn. 1. 憂傷，消沉，沮喪憂傷，消沉，沮喪 2. 不景氣；蕭條（期）不景氣；蕭條（期） nDepression is extreme unhappiness and worry, which causes loss of energy and interest in

23、life and sometimes becomes a mental illness. n Examples: nHe committed suicide during a fit of depression （一時(shí)想不開）（一時(shí)想不開）. nDuring the depression, he was the only breadwinner （養(yǎng)家糊口的人）（養(yǎng)家糊口的人）of the family. n Sympathy Ive had a similar unhappy experience myself. n1.The president _ war against Germany

24、and was determined to lead his people to win the war. nA. claimed B. announced C. proclaimed D. suggested n2.The two-week general strike left the countrys railway system totally _ and its economy bankrupt. nA. destroyed B. paralyzed C. damaged D. prospered n3.By the ninetieth century, embroidery on

25、mens clothing has _ disappeared except for the occasional decorative vest and tie. nA. universally B. promptly C. virtually D. unfortunately n4.These excursions will give an even deeper _ into our language and culture. nA. imput B. inquiry C. investigation D. insight n5.She is my husbands niece, so

26、we are distantly_ . nA. united B. related C. linked D. connected n6.The girl _ to a large sum of money from her father when he died. nA. accepted B. received C. succeeded D. inherited n7.Lighting is a sign of thunder and enable us to_ thunder. nA. predict B. prescribe C. precede D. prepare n8.The soldier _ great cour