词汇(Vocabulary)
cathedral (n.) : any large，imposing church主教座堂，主教大堂；大教堂
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peak (n.) : the highest or utmost point of anything；height； maximum最高点，顶点；最高值
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lucid (adj.) : clear to the mind；readily understood易懂的；明白的
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ulterior (adj.) : beyond what is exprssed，implied，or evident；undisclosed隐蔽的；秘而不宣的
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prosecution (n.) : act of prosecuting彻底进行；执行；实行
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infuse (v.) : put(quality，idea，etc．)into，as if by pouring；instill；impart逐渐灌输(思想品德等)；把…传授给
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protestant (adj.) : of any of the Christian churches as a result of the Reformation新教(徒)的；基督教(徒)的
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obsess (v.) : haunt or trouble in mind，esp. to an abnormal degree；preoccupy deeply使分心；使心神困扰(尤指精神反常，着迷)
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subdue (v.) : bring into subjection；conquer；vanquish使屈服，征服
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asceticism (n.) : the practice or way of life of an ascetic苦行(主义)；禁欲(主义)
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succinct (adj.) : clearly and briefly stated；terse简明的；简短的
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stultify (v.)． : make seem foolish，stupid，inconsistent，etc．；make absurd or ridiculous使显得愚蠢(可笑)
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devoid (adj.) : completely not having；empty or destitute完全没有的；无(或缺乏的)
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premium (n.) : a reward or prize，esp. one offered free or at a special。low price as an additional amount paid or charged奖品，奖赏，尤指奖金
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slovenly (adj.) : of characteristic of a sloven马虎(或懒散)成性的
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slowdown (n.) : slowing down，as of production(生产等的)减退；怠工
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manipulation (n.) : skillful handling or operation：artful management or control，etc．操作；操纵;处理；熟练的；操作；巧妙的管理(或控制)
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psyche (n.) : the human soul；the mind灵魂；心灵；精神
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psychiatrist (n.) : expert in psychiatry精神病专家
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routinize (v.) : make routine；reduce to a routine使成常规；使习惯于常规
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spontaneity (n.) : the state or quality of being spontaneous自发性；自发的情况
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deep—seated (adj.) : deep—rooted；firmly established根深蒂固的
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gadget (n.) : any small，esp. mechanical contrivance or device(尤指机械装置的)小发明
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cereal (n.) : any grain used for food，as wheat，oats，rice，etc．谷类
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toaster (n.) : any of various utensils or appliances for toasting bread烤箱；烤炉
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drudgery (n.) : work that is hard，menial，or tiresome单调乏味的工作；苦干
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bliss (n.) : great joy or happiness极大的欢乐(或幸福)
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knob (n.) : a handle，usually round，of a door，drawer，etc．(门、抽屉等的)球形把手
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craving (n.) : an intense and prolonged desire；yearning or appetite，as for food，drink，etc．渴望，热望；(对饮食的)急欲
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fraudulency (n.) : deceit；trickery；cheating欺诈；欺骗
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intoxication (n.) : intoxicating or becoming intoxicated；a feeling of wild excitement；rapture；frenzy醉，喝醉；陶醉，极度兴奋，欣喜若狂
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fleeting (adj.) : passing swiftly；not lasting疾驰的，疾逝的；短暂的
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短语 (Expressions)
be obsessed by／with : If one is obsessed by／wisth．or sb.，he thinks about them all the time and cannot think of anything else．被…占据心思
例： He has always been obsessed by／with fear of unemployment. 他总是被失业的恐惧所困扰。
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devoid of : completely lacking in；empty of没有，无
例： Mr．Wilson is a man totally devoid of aU humor．威尔逊先生是一个完全没有幽默感的人。
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put／place a premium on : make it advantageous for sb．(to behave in a certain way，to do sth．)诱发；鼓励(某种行为，行动)
例： Work paid according to the amount done puts／places a premi-am on speed and not on quality．按件付酬导致看重速度而不看重质量。
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be indicative of : be a clear sign that a particular situation exists or that sth．is likely to be true表示
例： He believes that the report is indicative of a new economic growth．他相信报告预示了一轮新的经济增长。
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in the naIne of : with the authority of；in the cause of以…的名义，凭…的权威，为…的缘故
例： They carried out such cruel experiments on animals in tlle name of science．他们以科学的名义在动物身上进行如此残忍的实验
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pay off : yield full recompense or retum，for either good or evil全部还清
例： They must pay off their creditors．他们必须偿还他们债权人的债务．
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rest upon／on : depend on orbe based on sth．依赖，基于
例： His conclusion rested upon the information that he collected．他的结论是基于他所收集的信息得出的。
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set／put sth.in motion : cause sth．to start moving or work使某物开始转动或工作
例： Pull this handle upward to set the machine in motion．把这个手柄向上拉，启动机器。