李观仪《新编英语教程》(第3版)【词汇短语+课文精解+全文翻译+练习答案】(Unit 7)【圣才出品

Unit7

一、词汇短语

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1.interpreter[]n.one who gives an interpretation解释者；口译人员

2.sculptor[]n.one who produces sculptural artwork雕刻家：

a composition by the sculptor Bernt Notke雕刻家伯恩特·诺特克的作品

3.exterior[]adj.outer;external外面的，外部的：an exterior

policy对外政策【扩展】反义词：interior adj.内部的

4.quintessential[]adj.representing the perfect

example of a class or quality精华的，典型的：Liszt was the quintessential

romantic.李斯特是最典型的浪漫主义音乐家。

5.embody[]vt.to represent in bodily or material form体现，使具体

化：Words embody thoughts and feelings.言语具体表现各种思想和感情。

6.mirror[]vt.to reflect as if in a mirror反映，映出：The city mirrors many

of the greatest moments of Western culture.这座城市反映了西方文明中许多

最伟大的时刻。

7.streak[]vt.to mark with streaks加上条纹：The Indians used to streak

their faces with paint.印第安人过去常用颜料在脸上涂条纹。

8.frailty[]n.a fault,especially weakness of resolution,arising from

the imperfections of human nature人性或道德上的弱点：Despite increasing

physical frailty,he continued to write stories.尽管身体越来越虛弱，他仍然继

续写小说。

9.framework[]n.a fundamental structure,as for a written

work or a system of ideas框架，结构：within the framework of sth.在某事

范围内，在某事内部

10.interreaction[]n.the act or process of interacting相互

作用，相互影响：interreaction of electrons电子的相互作用

11.epoch[]n.a particular period of history,especially

one considered remarkable or noteworthy时代，纪元：mark an epoch in

science开辟科学上的新纪元

12.middleman[]n.an intermediary;a go-between中间人，

中间商：He act as a middleman in discussion between the two

company.他在两公司的谈判中作中间人。

13.reinterpret[]vt.to interpret once again重新解释

14.interpretive[]adj.that provides interpretation;

explanatory作为说明的，解释的

15.distinguish[]v.to perceive as being different or distinct

区别，区分：distinguish...from...辨别，把……和……区别开

16.assimilate[]v.a)to incorporate and absorb into the mind

吸收，消化：assimilate knowledge吸收知识；b)to absorb(immigrants or a

culturally distinct group)into the prevailing culture同化：The U.S.A.has

assimilated people from many European countries.美国同化了许多来自欧洲

国家的移民。

17.elucidation[]n.an act of explaining that serves to

clear up and cast light on阐明，说明

18.notation[]n.a system of written marks or signs used to

represent something such as music,mathematics,or scientific ideas符号：

musical notation音乐符号

19.transcription[]n.something that has been

transcribed已经被改编录制的事物

20.vague[]adj.not clear;inexplicit模糊的，不明确的：In a fog everything

looks vague.在雾中一切东西都显得模糊。

21.leeway[]n.a margin of freedom or variation,as of activity,time,

or expenditure;latitude余地，余裕：There is enough leeway in the federal

budget.联邦预算中有足够的周旋余地。

22.omission[]n.the act or an instance of omitting省略，删除：The

omission of the girls was unfair.把女孩排除在外是不公平的。

23.in regard to关于concerning；其同义词组有with regard to，with respect to，as

regards等

24.tempo[]n.a characteristic rate or rhythm of activity;a pace节奏，

拍子：the tempo of modern life现代生活的节奏

25.dynamic[]adj.a)of or relating to energy or to objects in

motion动态的；b)continuously moving or changing不断变化的：a dynamic

market有活力的市场

26.static[]adj.fixed;stationary静止的，静态的：static electricity静电

27.betray[]vt.a)to give aid or information to an enemy of;commit

treason against：背叛，出卖：betray one’s country出卖国家；b)to be false

or disloyal to辜负，不忠于：Don’t betray the people’s trust in you.不要

辜负人民对你的信任。

28.derive[]v.to obtain or receive from a source起源，得自：Many

English words are derived from Latin.许多英语词汇源于拉丁文。

29.refract[]vt.to deflect(light,for example)from a straight path

by refraction折射：Water refracts light.水可使光折射。

30.bespeak[]vt.to be or give a sign of;indicate显示，表明：His

polite manners bespoke the gentleman.他那彬彬有礼的举止显出他是个绅

士。

31.applaud[]v.a)to express approval,especially by such clapping

鼓掌，拍手喝彩：The audience applauses the performers for three minutes.

观众向演员鼓掌喝彩达三分钟。b)to commend highly;praise夸奖，称赞：

The president was applauded for his strong support for the bull.总统由于

强烈支持这一方案而受到赞扬。

32.vigorous[]adj.a)strong,energetic,and active in mind or body

精力充沛的：a vigorous player精力充沛的运动员；b)marked by or done

with force and energy用力的，强劲的：a vigorous attack猛烈的攻击

33.insufficient[]adj.not sufficient;inadequate不够的，不

充分的：insufficient supplies不足的供应【扩展】反义词：sufficient adj.充

足的

34.conventional[]adj.based on or in accordance with

general agreement,use,or practice;customary传统的，惯例的：He often

speaks a few conventional remarks.他总是喜欢说老生常谈的那几句话。

35.sensitivity[]n.the capacity of an organ or organism

to respond to stimulation敏感，灵敏：reaction sensitivity反应灵敏度36.conservative[]adj.a)favoring traditional views and