brilliant
a. 1.highly skilled, unusually good, very clever
出色的, 才华横溢的,聪颖的
"Did you like the film?" "I thought it was brilliant."
"你喜欢这部电影吗？""我觉得它太出色了。"
She's got a brilliant sense of humor.
她具有高超的幽默感。
It was in many ways a brilliant plan.
这个设计的许多方面都很出色。
2. full of light, shining or bright in color
光辉的，明亮的
The rooms were all painted brilliant white.
所有的房间被粉刷成明亮的白色。
He flashed me a brilliant smile.
他向我露出了灿烂的笑容。
arrange
vt. 1. plan the details of (a future event); organize
准备，筹备，组织，安排
I've arranged that one of my classmates will meet you at the airport.
我已作了安排，我的一位同学将去机场接你。
Please arrange for a taxi to collect us after the meeting.
请安排一辆出租车在会议结束后来接我们。
2. put sth. in order; make organized, or attractive
排列，整理，布置
arrange flowers
插花
She arranged all her books on the shelves neatly.
她整理好了书架上所有的书。
eve
n. [U] day or evening before a certain event
前夜, 前夕
Mr. Hurd was speaking to Arab reporters in London on the eve of his visits to Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
赫德先生在访问约旦和沙特阿拉伯之前，向在伦敦的阿拉伯记者们发表了讲话。
Are you doing anything exciting on New Year's Eve?
除夕之夜你有让人兴奋的活动吗？
cube
vt. cut (food) into six-sided pieces
切（食物）成方块
cube the potatoes
把土豆切成丁状
n. 1. a hard object with six square sides of equal size
立方体
Cut the meat into small cubes.
把肉切成小方块。
The ice cubes in the bottom of her glass made a ringing sound as she drank.
她喝酒时，杯子底部的冰块叮当作响。
（数）立方，三次幂
The cube of 2 is 8.
2的立方等于8。
The cube root of 125 is 5.
125的立方根是5。
garlic
n. [U] 蒜，大蒜
garlic bread
（面上有黄油、蒜等调味品的）蒜味面包
a garlic press
榨蒜汁机
slice
vt. cut sth. into thin wide flat pieces
把... ...切成薄片
Could you slice me a very thin piece of cake?
你能为我切一片很薄的蛋糕吗？
He sliced the top off his finger while he was cutting vegetables.
当他切蔬菜时不小心削了手指尖。
n. [C] a flat, often thin, piece of food that has been cut from a large piece
片
a slice of bread
一片面包
Would you like another slice of beef?
你还要来一片牛肉吗？
cabbage
n. [C, U] 甘蓝
My cabbages didn't grow well this year.
今年我的甘蓝长得不好。
Children never seem to like eating cabbage.
看起来孩子们一点儿不喜欢吃甘蓝。
ingredient
n. 1. [C] any of the foods that are combined to make a particular dish
（构成某种食品的各种）成分，配料
The list of ingredients included 500g of sugar and 200ml of cream.
配料单上列出的成份包括500克糖和200毫升的奶油。
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
把所有配料在碗里搅拌好。
2. [C] any of the qualities of which sth. is made
（形成某事物的）因素
the ingredients of sb.'s character
构成某人性格的种种要素
Trust is a key ingredient in a successful marriage.
信任是成功婚姻的关键要素。
chop
vt. cut (sth.) into pieces with a knife or other sharp instruments
砍，切，剁碎
Most of the diseased trees were chopped down last year.
大多数的病树在去年给砍倒了。
George Washington chopped down the cherry tree when he was a little boy.
乔治•华盛顿小时候砍倒了那棵樱桃树。
n. [C] a small piece of meat with bone still in it
排骨
a pork chop
一块猪排
purple
a. 紫色的
a purple flower
紫色的花朵
He went purple with anger.
他气得脸色发紫。
n. [C, U]
紫色
She wore a dress of dark purple.
她穿了一件深紫色的连衣裙。
The evening sky was full of purples and reds.
夜空满是紫色和红色。
concerning
prep. about (sb. / sth.)
关于
a letter concerning your complaints
一封与你的投诉有关的信
If you have any information concerning the recent event at the station, please contact the police.
要是你了解任何有关最近车站所发生事情的情况，请与警方联系。
toe
n. [C] 脚趾
It looks like you've broken your toe.
看上去你好像是跌断了脚趾头。
If you can feel your toes at the end of the shoe you probably need the next size up.
如果你感到你的脚趾头顶着了鞋子，你可能需要换一双大一号的鞋。
anticipate
vt. 1. see (what is going to happen or what needs to be done) and then act
事前处理，预先准备
She anticipates all her mother's needs.
她把她母亲所需要的一切都提前准备好了。
Anticipating that it would soon be dark, all of them took flashlights.
考虑到天很快就会黑下来，他们大家都带了手电筒。
2. expect (sth.)
预料，预期，期待
Do you anticipate meeting any trouble?
你预料到会遇到什么困难吗？
I anticipate great pleasure from my visit to Paris.
我想我的巴黎之行会很愉快的。
criticism
n. [C, U] the words not in favor of someone or something based on mistakes
批评，批判，指责
He can't take criticism; he just stops listening and starts shouting.
他接受不了别人的批评，对别人的批评不但不听，还大声嚷嚷。
I have a few criticisms to make about your speech.
对你的讲话我有些不同的看法。
curl
n. 1. [C, U]
（一绺）卷发
Her hair fell in curls over her shoulders.
她的头发卷曲着一直垂到肩上。
As he got older, his hair lost its curl.
随着他渐渐长大，他的头发不再卷曲了。
[C] 卷曲物
Curls of smoke were rising from the chimney.
缕缕青烟从烟囱中升起。
curly
a. made, grown or arranged in curls
卷曲的
curly leaves
卷叶
My hair is by nature curly and thick.
我的头发天生就又卷又密。
splash
n. [C] bright patch of color
有色斑点
add a red scarf to give a splash of color
加条红围巾，添点亮色
The little girl in her flowery dress provides the only splash of color in the picture.
穿着花裙子的小女孩给照片增添了唯一的一点色彩。
freckle
n. [C] 雀斑，斑点
He has red hair, green eyes and a face full of freckles.
他长着红头发、绿眼睛和一张满是雀斑的脸。
The light from the sun causes freckles to darken and new ones to appear.
太阳光会使雀斑颜色变深并长出新的雀斑来。
compact
a. 1. (of person or an animal) small, strong, and well-built
结实的
a compact body
结实的身体
2. closely and neatly packed together
紧凑的，小巧的
compact disc (CD)
激光唱片
What a compact office! How did you fit so much into so little space?
多小巧的办公室啊！你们是如何把这么多的东西放进这么小的房间的？
compactly
ad. 紧密地，密实地
He packed all his camping equipment compactly into one bag.
他把所有的宿营用品都严严实实地塞在一只包里。
nephew
n. [C] a son of your sister or brother or a son of the sister or brother of your husband or wife
侄儿,外甥
I've got no children of my own, but I do have a nephew.
我自己没有孩子，但我有个侄子。
bubble
vi. contain thin balls of air or gas rising to the top or make a sound like this
冒泡，发出冒泡的声音
Is the water bubbling yet?
水烧开了吗？
We could hear the soup beginning to bubble.
我们能听见汤开始冒泡的声音。
n. [C] a ball of air
气泡，水泡，泡沫
As water begins to boil, bubbles rise ever faster to the surface.
当水开始沸腾时，气泡会更快地升向水面。
Rosie was out in the garden blowing bubbles.
罗西在花园里吹泡泡玩。
spot
n. 1. [C] small raised area or marks on the skin
粉刺，丘疹
Teenagers suffer a lot from spots.
青少年常常因长粉刺而颇感苦恼。
Stop picking your spots!
不要挑你的粉刺！
2. [C] a small mark
小点，斑点，污点
spots of mud on your trousers
你裤子上的泥点
I wore that skirt with the green spots.
我穿着那条有绿点点的裙子。
3. [C] a particular place or point
地点，处所
This looks like a nice spot for a picnic.
看来这是个很好的野餐场所。
I'll show you the exact spot where I fell off my bike.
我会指给你看我从自行车上摔下来的确切地点。
vt. 1. mark with spots
玷污
material that spots easily
易被弄污的料子
a table spotted with ink
墨迹斑斑的桌子
2. see, notice or recognize (sb. / sth.) that is difficult to notice or that one is looking for
认出，发现
If you spot any mistakes in the article just mark them with a pencil.
如果你在文章里发现了什么错误，就用铅笔把它们标出来。
I've just spotted Malcolm; he's over there, near the gate.
我刚好见到马尔科姆；他在大门附近那儿。
bump
n. 1. [C] a thick or hard raised area, maybe on the skin, esp. one caused by illness or hurt
肿块，突起
goose bumps
(由于寒冷、害怕或激动而在皮肤上引起的暂时的)鸡皮疙瘩
Her bicycle hit a bump in the road and threw her off.
她的自行车撞上了路中的突起处，把她摔了下来。
2. [C] a sudden forceful blow or a hit
碰撞，猛撞
She got a bump on her head when she fell down, but luckily she wasn't hurt.
她摔倒时头被撞了一下，所幸没有受伤。
We heard a bump from the next room.
我们听见从隔壁房间传来东西碰撞的声音。
vi. hit sth. with force, esp. accidentally
碰撞
She bumped into his dinner table, knocking the food onto his lap.
她碰上了他的餐桌，把食物撞翻到了他的腿上。
compel
vt. make sb. do sth.; force
强迫，迫使
We cannot compel you to do it, but we think you should.
我们不能强迫你做这件事，可是我们认为你应该做。
The rain compelled us to stay indoors.
大雨迫使我们待在屋里。
behalf
n. [U] interest; side
利益，方面
on someone's behalf
代表, 为……的利益
On behalf of my husband and myself I thank you.
我代表我的丈夫和我本人向您表示感谢。
Ken is not present, so I shall accept the prize on his behalf.
肯没出席，所以我将代表他领奖。
innocent
a. 1. harmless
无恶意的
It was an innocent question. Why get so worked up about it?
这是个毫无冒犯之意的问题，为什么要这么激动？
It was an innocent remark; I didn't mean to hurt his feelings.
这话没有恶意，我并没有想伤害他的感情。
2. not guilty of wrongdoing
清白的，无罪的，无辜的
A man should be supposed innocent of crime until he is proved guilty.
一个人在被证明有罪之前应被认为是无罪的。
They have put an innocent man in prison.
他们把一个无辜的人投进了监狱。
innocently
ad. 无罪地，单纯地，合法地
"Have I done anything wrong?" she asked innocently.
"我做错什么了吗？"她一脸无辜地问道。
He said he had got this television innocently, not knowing it had been stolen.
他说他是通过合法途径得到这台电视机的，并不知道它是偷来的。
dialect
n. [C, U] a special form of language which is peculiar to a certain region or social group
方言，土语
A rich variety of dialects still exist throughout the country.
全国仍然存在着各种各样的方言。
The novel was written in northern dialect.
这部小说是以北方方言写成的。
pox
n. [U]痘, 痘疮
chicken pox
水痘
smallpox
天花
frost
vt. cover sth. with ice
以霜覆盖
Our window is frosted over.
我们的窗户上结了一层霜。
A bitter cold frosted trees and land with white.
严寒使树木和大地一片雪白。
vi. make (sth. esp. glass ) look as if it is covered with frost，become covered with frost
使（玻璃）不透明（形成霜状粗糙表面）；结霜，结冰
frosted glass
磨砂玻璃
Our bedroom window frosted up.
我们卧室的窗户上结了霜。
The car windscreen frosted over during the night.
一夜间汽车的挡风玻璃上盖了一层霜。
n. 1. [U]
霜
The wood looked beautiful; -- the trees and the paths were covered with frost.
这树林看上去美极了-树木和小道上都覆盖着白霜。
2. [C] a period of time of cold weather when frost forms
霜冻，严寒天气
We have had several late frosts this year.
今年我们有几次春寒天气。
There were a lot of heavy frosts that winter.
那年冬天多次出现严寒的天气。
criticize (英criticise)
vt. 1. point out the mistakes of sb. / sth.
批评，批判
She was criticized by name for her lack of leadership.
她因领导不力而受到了点名批评。
The report strongly criticizes the police for failing to deal with this problem.
报道对警方未能解决这个问题提出了强烈批评。
2. form and express a judgment on (a work of art, literature, etc.)
(对艺术品、文学作品的) 评论
He taught students how to criticize the films.
他教学生如何进行电影评论。
We're a group of artists who meet to discuss things and criticize each other's work.
我们是一群聚在一起讨论问题、评论相互作品的艺术家。
clue
n. [C] a fact or idea as a guide or aid in a task or problem
线索，提示
Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl.
警方仍在寻找线索以便找到失踪的女孩。
I'm never going to guess the answer if you don't give me a clue.
如果你不给我一点提示的话，我是绝对猜不到答案的。
cue
n. 1. [C] a signal for sb. to do sth.
暗示，信号
They started washing up, so that was a cue focus to leave the party.
他们开始洗刷碗碟，这就暗示我们该离开晚会了。
When he turns around, it's a cue for her to come out of the door.
当他转身时，那便是在暗示她该从门里走出来。
2. [C] example of how to behave, what to do, etc.
（关于如何行动或做什么的）暗示
Follow her cue, and one day you'll be a great man.
照她的样子去做，有一天你会成为一个伟人。
proclaim
vt. 1. make sth. known publicly
宣告，宣布，公布，声明
The ringing bells proclaimed the birth of the queen's son.
响亮的钟声宣告了王子的诞生。
A national holiday was proclaimed.
宣布了一个国定假日。
2. show or make it clear
表明，显示
His accent proclaimed that he was a Scot.
他的口音表明他是苏格兰人。
Wearing hats that proclaimed their favorite team the football fans flooded into the bar.
足球迷们戴着代表他们所喜欢的球队的帽子潮水般地涌入酒吧。
diplomatic
a. 1. skillful in dealing with people
有交际手段的，策略的，圆滑的
Ask him nicely; be diplomatic.
好好问他，要注意辞令。
They have to be more diplomatic in public speeches.
他们在公开讲话时必须更加谨慎。
2. of or about the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations
外交的
The two leaders have been involved in lengthy diplomatic discussions.
两位领导人陷入了旷日持久的外交谈判中。
Britain threatened to break off the diplomatic relations.
英国威胁说要断绝外交关系。
soy
n. [U]
大豆
soy milk
豆奶
This year the country is set for a record harvest; the crop of corn, rice and soy is expected to top 62 million tons.
今年这个国家将有一个创记录的好收成-玉米、水稻和大豆的产量可期超过6，200 万吨。
sauce
n. [C, U] (type of liquid) mixed ingredients used with food to add flavor
调味汁, 佐料
soy sauce
酱油
What sauces go best with fish?
烧鱼用什么佐料最好？
china
n. [U] 瓷器
a china vase
瓷花瓶
The best china was only taken out when guests came to dinner.
最好的瓷餐具只在有客人来吃饭时才拿出来。
hopeful
a. 1. (of a person) having hope
（指人）怀有希望的
I feel hopeful that we shall succeed.
我感到我们有望成功。
The doctors are not very hopeful about him.
医生们对他 (的康复) 不抱很大希望。
2. (of a sign, situation, etc.) giving hope; likely to succeed
（指迹象、状况等）有希望的，有可能成功的
The future looks quite hopeful for him.
他的前途看来相当有希望。
This is hopeful news.
这是鼓舞人心的消息。
somehow
ad. 1. in some way; by some means
以某种方法或方式，设法
We must stop him from seeing her somehow.
我们得设法阻止他看到她。
It won't be easy, but we'll get across the river somehow.
这将不是件简单的事情，但我们能想办法过河去。
2. for a reason that is unknown
由于某种未知的理由
Somehow the dogs had escaped.
不知怎么的，那些狗跑了。
I always knew I'd get the job, somehow.
说不出什么道理，我总觉得我会得到那份工作。
kindness
n. 1. [U] quality of being kind
亲切，和蔼，关心
He did it entirely out of kindness, not for the money.
他做那件事完全是出于仁慈, 而不是为了金钱。
The children never received love or kindness from their parents.
这些孩子从未得到过父母的慈爱或关怀。
2. [C] kind act
仁慈的举动
I want to thank them for all their kindness.
我想谢谢他们的好意。
"I have always depended on the kindness of strangers."
"我一直在依靠素不相识的人们的帮助。"
miserable
a. 1. causing unhappiness; unpleasant
使人痛苦的，令人讨厌的
They were living in miserable conditions.
他们在悲惨的条件下生活。
The weather report is for more miserable weather over the weekend.
天气预报说周末会出现更坏的天气。
2. very unhappy or uncomfortable
痛苦的，悲惨的，可怜的
We could make life very miserable for you if you refuse to work with us.
如果你们拒绝合作，我们可以让你们生活得很痛苦。
She's been so miserable since her son died.
自从她儿子死后，她一直都那么痛苦。
miserably
ad. 苦恼地，痛苦地，难过地
It's been miserably wet all week.
整个星期都在下雨，真让人受不了。
We failed miserably to agree.
很糟糕，我们未能达成一致意见。
modest
a. 1. having or showing a not too high opinion of one's abilities, qualities, etc.
谦虚的，虚心的
The young man is very modest about his success.
这个年轻人对自己的成功表现得很谦虚。
Really great men are modest.
真正的伟人都是谦虚的。
2. not large in amount, size, etc.
适中的，适度的
His needs are quite modest.
他的需求一点不过分。
There has been a modest development in housing conditions for the poor.
穷人的住房条件有了一定的改善。
modestly
ad. 1. 谦虚地，虚心地
"I'd never have won the prize without the help of my two assistants." she said modestly
"如果没有我的两名助手的帮助，我决不可能获得这个奖。"她谦逊地说。
2. 适中地，适度地
At just $9, the radio is modestly priced.
仅9美元, 这收音机定价适中。
come up with
find or produce (an answer, a solution, etc.)
找到，想出 (答案、解决方法)
She came up with a new idea for increasing sales.
她想出了一个增加销售量的新主意。
I hope you can come up with a better plan than that.
我希望你能想出一个比这个更好的方案来。
win over
gain (sb.'s) support or favor
争得 (别人的) 支持或恩惠
She's against the idea, but I'm sure I can win her over.
她是反对这个主意的，但是我确信我能把她争取过来。
They've won over a lot of villagers since she's been leader of the party.
自从她成为这个党的领导者之后，他们已经赢得了众多乡村居民的支持。
from head to toe
over the whole length of one's body
从头到脚，遍布全身
The children were covered in mud from head to toe.
孩子们浑身上下都是泥。
The policeman observed me from head to toe as though I were a thief.
这个警察上上下下打量了我一番，好像我是个小偷似的。
think of
have as an opinion about
有... ...看法（想法）
Mary doesn't think much of Jane's new boyfriend.
玛丽认为简新交的男朋友不怎么样。
What do you think of the government's latest action?
你对政府采取的最新行动怎么看？
hold one's breath
stop breathing for a short time
屏息
The whole country held its breath as it waited for news.
全国都紧张地等待着消息。
The people held their breath as the young man climbed through the window.
人们都屏息看着这个年轻人爬过窗子。
proceed to do
go on doing
继续做，继续进行
Having said how much she liked it, she then proceeded to criticize the way I'd done it.
她说了她很喜欢我做的这件事，可接着就批评我做这事的方式。
She accepted my invitation and then proceeded to say that people shouldn't own cars because they damage the environment.
她接受了我的邀请，然后开始对我大讲人们不应该拥有汽车，因为汽车破坏环境。
even though
in spite of the fact or belief that; no matter whether
纵然……也，即使
Even though you take a taxi, you'll still miss the train.
你即使乘出租车也赶不上火车了。
Even though he left school at 16, he still managed to become chairman.
虽然16岁就辍学了，可他仍然努力当上了董事长。
put sb. to bed
make sb. go to bed
安置某人睡觉
It's time to put the children to bed.
该让孩子们去睡觉了。
I always put the children to bed at 7:00 p.m.
我总是在晚上7点让孩子们上床睡觉。
hit it off
have a friendly relationship with each other
相处得很好
Do you hit it off with your husband's mother?
你和你丈夫的母亲合得来吗？
I didn't really hit it off with his friends.
我和他的朋友并不很合得来。
Vincent
文森特
Lisa Lum
莉萨•卢姆
Auntie Suyuan
素媛阿姨
Shoshana
肖莎娜
