1. exploit /iksˈplɔit/ n. 功勋,业绩 Robert E. Peary won worldwide fame for his exploits as an Arctic explorer. 罗伯特E皮尔里以北极探险家的事迹而闻名于世。 2. fortitude /ˈfɔ:tɪˌtu:d/ n. 坚韧 The captain showed remar

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1. manacle /ˈmnəkəl/ -- handcuff The manacles were removed from the prisoner's wrists. 犯人手腕上的手铐被除去。 2. mandate /ˈmnˌdeɪt/ -- (literally, something given into one's mind) 1. territory entrusted to the adminisration of ano

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1. outlook /ˈautluk/ -- a looking beyond; prospect for the future The outlook for unskilled laborers is not bright, as their jobs are gradually being taken over by machines. 无技能的劳动者的前景并不好,因为他们的工作会渐渐地被

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1. misbelief /ˈmisbiˈli:f/ -- wrong or erroneous belief People thought the earth is flat until Columbus corrected that misbelief. 人们以为地球是平的,知道哥伦布才纠正了那错误的观念。 2. misdeed /mɪsˈdi:d/ -- bad act; wic

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For more than ten years of his life Nick Wilkins fought leukemia. It was a heartbreaking time for his parents. But now at 15, Nick is cancer-free thanks to a new experimental therapy. Nick went through many kinds of treatment: chemotherapy, radiation

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11.I Never Know When to Shake Hands 我该什么时候握手 A: I have a real problem when I meet people. B: What is it? Maybe I can help. A: I never know when to shake hands and when not to. Can you tell me something about it? B: Do you come from

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1. I Cant Believe My Eyes 我简直不能相信眼前的事实 A: I cant believe my eyes! B: Well, if it isnt Mike Li! A: Jim Wang! Its nice to see you again! Its been a long time. B: You know, Mike, Ive been meaning to call you for a long time. Im

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16. Were Starting A Soccer Team 我们要组织一个足球队 A: Hi Jim. Do you have a minute? B: Sure, whats up? A: Some of us are going to start a soccer team. Would you like to join us? B: I dont know anything about it. Soccer isnt as popular in

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solicitude /səˈlɪsɪtju:d/ My brother's solicitude over getting into college ended when he received word that he had been accepted. -- anxious or excessive care; concern; anxiety ﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌

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1. genealogy /ˌdʒi:nɪ'lədʒɪ/ -- (literally, account of a race or family) history of the descent of a person or family from an ancestor; lineage; pedigree Diana can trace her descent from an ancestor who fought in the Civil War. I know much less

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Section A: (保留原书内容,跟着音频君边读边记忆,体会单词的发音和用法) 1. altercation n. 争吵 The teacher halted the altercation by separating the two opponents before they could come to blows. 老师在敌对的双方互

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10、Im Looking Forward to It. 我期待着这件事。 【对话一:】 A: Ive been working hard for a whole year. I really need a break. B: Thats true. You need to take some time off to relax. A: You said it. Im looking forward to my annual vacat

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1 Its Nice Meeting You. 很高兴见到你。 对话一: A: Hi, Stone. Id like to introduce my friend, Lisa. B: Hi, Lisa. Its nice meeting you. C: Nice meeting you, too, Stone. B: Lisa, you know, Ive heard a lot about you. C: Really? I hope its not

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Two friends decide to go to New York for a weekend of fun. 两个朋友决定到纽约去过周末。 A: Hi, Kim. I cant believe that the summer is almost over. B: I know. Time flies! A: Friday is a holiday. Lets take advantage of the long weekend. D

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A: Linda, its so great to see you again! 琳达,再次见到你真是太高兴了! B: Well, thanks for inviting me to lunch. I never seem to leave my house these days! 谢谢你邀我吃午饭。我这些天几乎没有出过门! A: Come in, pl

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M: Good morning. W: Good morning. Can I help you? M: Yes. Are there any tickets left for the Chinese Music Concert on the 28th, please? W: Just a moment please. I think youve made a mistake. Its on the 30th. M: Really? I read about it in the paper to

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1. apprentice /ə'prentɪs/ n. 学徒;徒弟 Young Ben Franklin learned the printing trade by serving as an apprentice to his half brother James. 年轻的本富兰克林通过到他的同父异母的哥哥詹姆斯那里当学徒而学会了印刷的

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1. craven /'kreɪvn/ n. 懦夫 A hero risks his life to help others; a craven runs from the scene. 英雄冒着生命危险去帮助别人;而懦夫却临阵脱逃。 2. trepidation /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃn/ n. 惊恐;惶恐 I thought Carol would be ne

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1. ambrosial /mˈbrəuzjəl/ -- exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; extremely delicious; excellent ambrosia是神享用的美味可口的食物。在神话中,一些神仙们所吃的鲜果、食物、香料、油膏,有人称为仙果、仙食

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1. hermetic /həˈmetɪk/ -- airtight Hermes除了是商业、辩才等象征外,还是魔法之神。赫耳墨斯(Hermes),是宙斯与迈亚的儿子,是奥林匹斯十二主神之一,相当于罗马神话中的墨丘利(Mercurius)。他

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