人教版新高三词汇学习
Unit 1
conclude
vt.
1. 结束[(+by/with)]
We concluded our meeting at 9 o'clock.
我们九点钟结束了会议。
2. 推断出,断定 [+that]
What can you conclude from these observations?
你从这些观察中能得出什么结论?
3. 缔结(条约)[(+with)]
4. (最后)决定(为)[+to-v][+that]
He concluded that he would wait a little longer.
他决定再等一会儿。
He concluded to quit on pay day.
他决定在发薪水这天辞职。
vi.
结束,终了[(+with)]
The meeting concluded after two hours.
两小时后会议结束了。
Impressive as the record is, it fades next to the story of Armstrong’s struggle against disease.
as引导让步状从，句子倒装。
Angry as he was, he listened to me patiently.
他很恼怒，却能耐心地听我说话。
Strange as it seems, it is so.
看似不可思议，事实却是如此。
fade
vi.
1. 凋谢,枯萎
The flowers faded for want of water.
花儿因缺水而凋谢了。
2. (颜色)褪去
The color fades when exposed to light.
这颜色曝光后会褪色。
3. (声音等)变微弱;(光等)变暗淡;逐渐消失[(+away)]
The sound of the footsteps faded away.
脚步声渐渐消失了。
4. 【美】【俚】离去,跑掉
vt.
使褪色
Sunshine faded the tapestry.
阳光晒得挂毯褪了色
Whether we are out to set a new record ourselves or simply enjoy reading about champions, the Guinness Book of World Records makes for interesting reading.
make for可造成，可成为，有好处
The large print makes for easier reading.
大字排版使阅读轻松一些。
Does early rising make for good health?
早起有利于健康吗？
attempt
vt.
1. 试图;企图;试图做[+to-v][+v-ing]
They attempted to finish the task before July.
他们试图在七月以前完成这项任务。
2. 试图攻占
They attempted the life of the dictator.
他们试图杀死这个独裁者。
n.[C]
1. 企图,尝试[(+at/on)][+to-v]
He made an attempt on the world record.
他试图打破世界纪录。
Her attempt at poetry was a failure.
她尝试写诗失败了。
2. 攻击[(+on)]
Several attempts have been made on the president's life.
已经有人三番五次试图谋杀总统。
confirm
vt.
1. 证实;确定[+(that)][+wh-]
His letter confirmed everything.
他的信证实了一切。
2. 坚定;加强
The latest developments confirmed me in my belief.
最新的发展使我坚信我的信仰。
3. 批准,确认
The queen confirmed the treaty.
女王批准了此项条约。
fascinate
vt.
1. 迷住,使神魂颠倒;强烈地吸引[(+by/with)]
I watched her, fascinated.
我瞧着她,完全被她迷住了。
The child was fascinated with his new toy.
那孩子对他的新玩具着了迷。
2. 慑住...使动弹不得,使呆住
The snake fascinated its prey.
那条蛇震慑住了它的捕获物。
vi.
有吸引力;迷人
burst
vi.
1. 爆炸;破裂
The balloon burst.
气球爆炸了。
2. 冲,闯
Her door was thrust open, and Mrs. Page burst in.
她的门被猛地推开,佩奇太太冲了进来。
3. 突然出现;突然发生,爆发
4. (用进行时)塞满,几乎要胀破[(+with)]
I am bursting with pride.
我自豪极了。
vt.
1. 使爆炸;使破裂
After ten days of rain the river burst its banks.
下了十天雨后河堤决口了。
2. 突然打开;冲出;炸出
3. 使胀破
underline
vt.
1. 在...的下面划线
The key words are underlined.
关键的字下面划了线。
2. 强调;使突出
This example underlines the consequences of bad management.
这个例子突显了管理不好的后果。
center on/ upon/ around
集中; 居中[(+on/upon/around)]
Their talks always center around politics.
他们的谈话总是围绕着政治。
concentrate
vt.
集中;聚集,集结[O][(+on/upon)]
We must concentrate our attention on efficiency.
我们必须把注意力集中在效率上。
Our population is concentrated in the big cities.
我国人口集中在大城市里。
vi.
全神贯注;专心致志于；全力以赴[(+on/upon)]
She couldn't concentrate on a book very long.
她不能长时间专心读一本书。
delight
n.
1. 欣喜,愉快[U]
To our delight, our football team won.
令我们高兴的是,我们的足球队赢了。
She ran back home with delight.
她兴高采烈地跑回家。
2. 乐事,乐趣[C]
He enjoyed the delights of New York's night life.
他喜欢纽约夜生活的乐趣。
vt.
使高兴；使愉快
I'm delighted that you are back.
你回来了,我很高兴。
We were delighted to read your novel.
我们很高兴拜读你的小说。
The clown delighted the audience.
小丑逗乐了观众。
register
vt.
1. 登记,注册,申报
Waldo went to the city hall to register the birth of his son.
沃尔多去市政厅为他儿子作出生登记。
2. (仪表等)标示,指示;记录
The thermometer registered 70 degrees.
温度计显示七十度。
vi.
登记,注册
I registered at a hotel near the train station.
我在靠近火车站的一家旅馆登记住宿。