choice
n. 1. [C] one of the things that one can choose
可供选择的事物
I don't like the color of the dress, but there are not many choices here.
我不喜欢这件裙子的颜色，但这里可选择的颜色不多。
2.[C; U] an act of choosing
选择
I'm sure we've made the right choice.
我深信我们做了正确的选择。
I didn't have to work all weekend; I did it by choice.
我并不是非要整个周末都工作，我是自己选择这样做的。
consider
vt. 1. think to be
认为；把……看作
I consider him the most suitable actor to play the part.
我认为他是扮演这个角色的最佳人选。
They considered themselves lucky to escape the disaster (灾难).
他们认为自己能逃过这一劫太幸运了。
2. think carefully about
考虑
Your suggestion will be carefully considered.
你的提议会得到仔细考虑的。
I am considering if I should accept the job.
我正在考虑是否接受这个工作。
expert
n. [C] a person with special skills in a certain field
专家
She is an expert in cooking Chinese food.
她很擅长做中国饭菜。
He is considered as an expert in dealing with many kinds of difficult mechanic (机械的) problems.
他被看作是处理各种机械难题的专家。
a. very skillful
专家的，内行的
We would like an expert opinion.
我们需要专家的意见。
She's expert at dealing with this kind of people.
对付这样的人她自有一套。
variety
n. 1. [C] a different form or kind
种类
A large variety of roses is grown in this garden.
他们在花园里栽种了许多种玫瑰。
2. [C; U] difference in quality, kind, etc.
多样化
I don't like the present job because it doesn't have variety.
我不喜欢目前的这份工作，因为它单调乏味。
store
n. 1. [C] a shop
商店
This store sells all kinds of watches and clocks.
这家商店出售各式各样的钟表。
Big stores have their discount (削价) every summer.
大商店每年夏季都会削价出售商品。
2. [C; U] keeping things for future needs
贮藏（品）
Half of the products are for use, and the other half for store.
产品一半使用，一半储备起来。
Our stores have fallen short.
我们的储备品已经不足了。
v. keep things for future use
贮藏
We have to store some money in the bank for a rainy day.
我们得在银行存点钱，要做到未雨绸缪。
Newly developed computers can store larger amount of information than the old type.
与以前的机器相比，新开发的计算机能储存更多的信息。
butter
n. [U] yellow fatty food made from milk
黄油
I like to have butter and bread for breakfast.
早餐我喜欢吃涂黄油的面包。
In cooking this dish, I added some butter.
做这道菜时，我加了一些黄油。
sugar
n. [U] sweet elements used to make food and drink sweet
食糖
The doctor tells me not to take too much sugar.
医生告诫我不要吃过多的糖。
China is an important sugar producer.
中国是一个主要的产糖国。
carrot
n. [C] a plant with a long pointed orange root
胡萝卜
Carrot is rich in Vitamin A.
胡萝卜富含维生素A。
Carrot and chicken are not usually cooked together.
胡萝卜和鸡肉通常不放在一起煮。
tire
v. cause to feel weak
使疲劳
The training tired us out.
训练把我们累坏了。
The long walk tired us all out.
长时间地行走把我们都累坏了。
tiring
a. making one tired
令人疲倦的
Painting (粉刷) the house is a tiring job.
粉刷房屋很累人。
After a tiring day of working on the farm, they went to bed early.
在农场上辛苦劳作了一天后，他们很早就睡了。
course
n. 1. [C; U] a way
路线
The satellites (卫星) usually follow their course.
卫星通常沿着自己的轨道运行。
The small boat set her course for the big ship.
那只小船向大船驶去。
2. [C; U] development
过程，进程
Wars often change the course of history.
战争往往会改变历史的进程。
The problem will be solved (解决) in the course of time.
随着时间的流逝问题最终会被解决。
3. [C] a set of lessons or studies
课程
I didn't pass my history course.
我的历史课考试不及格。
The English course is required for all middle schools.
所有的中学生都要上英语课。
mind
v. 1. have a reason against
反对，介意
Would you mind my closing the window?
你介意我关上窗户吗？
2. be careful about
小心，留心
Mind your head!
小心你的头！
I may start minding what she is doing from now on.
从现在开始，我得关心一下她都做了些什么。
n. 1. [C] head; brain
头脑
The idea never came to my mind.
我从来没有这个想法。
I don't know what is in his mind.
我不知道他的心思。
2. [C] normal condition of thinking and feeling
健全的心智
He's not in his right mind.
他精神不正常。
He's lost his mind by putting all his money into the project.
他简直疯了，把所有的钱都投在这个项目上。
tin
n. [C] can
听；罐头
Keep the tin well closed.
把罐头盖盖紧。
She bought a tin of tea in the store.
她在商店里买了一罐茶叶。
beer
n. [C; U] an alcoholic drink made from malt
啤酒
Would you like a glass of beer?
你要不要喝杯啤酒？
They made several good beers in this area.
他们在这一地区酿造出好几种味道极好的啤酒。
line
n. [C] a row of people or things
行，排，列
I don't like waiting in line while shopping.
我不喜欢排队购物。
stress
n. 1. [C; U] worry resulting from pressure
压力，紧张
I think his headache is caused by stress.
我认为他头疼是由于压力太大。
He is under much stress as he hasn't finished his work as demanded.
他承受着巨大的压力，因为他还没有完成规定的工作。
2. [U] the importance placed on sth.
重要性；强调
Stress should be put on the prevention of diseases.
应以预防疾病为主。
vt. give importance to
强调
He stressed the need for careful planning.
他强调仔细规划的必要性。
The boss often stresses the importance of public relations.
老板经常强调公关的重要性。
major
a. greater in size, number or importance, etc.
较大（多、重要）的；主要的
The major export (出口) of that country is cotton.
那个国家的主要出口商品是棉花。
The major problem today is how to control the environment pollution.
当今最主要的问题是如何控制环境污染。
vi. (in) study as an important subject
主修
He majored in Japanese in the university.
他大学里主修的是日语。
n. [C] an important or special subject at a university
大学主修科目
English is my major.
英语是我的主修科目。
His major is chemistry.
他主修的是化学。
pick
vt. 1. choose
挑选
Let me pick a few examples to explain the question.
我举几个例子来阐释这个问题。
He's been picked to head the research group.
他已被挑选领导这个研究小组。
2. get from a tree or plant
采，摘
He picked her a flower.
他摘了一朵花给她。
The cotton was picked by the men.
棉花由男人们采摘。
environment
n. [C; U] the natural conditions
环境；自然环境
New laws have been made to protect the environment.
保护环境的新法令已经制定。
Children need a happy home environment.
孩子们需要一个幸福的家庭环境。
environmental
a. of or about the natural conditions
环境的
These environmental problems are really worth thinking about.
这些环境问题确实值得思考。
product
n. 1.[C] sth. made
产品
The product will find a good market in the USA.
这种产品在美国将有很好的销路。
The market of a product is decided by its quality.
产品的质量决定产品的销路。
2.[C] a result
结果，成果
The direct product of the 9-11 event is the change of Americans' outlook.
9-11事件最直接的后果就是美国人的世界观发生了改变。
harmful
a. causing damage
有害的
The coal industries had harmful effects on the environment.
煤炭工业对环境有害。
The smell is harmful to your health.
这种味道对健康有害。
beyond
prep. more than; outside the limits of
超出
After five years of separation, Tom is beyond my recognition (识别).
分别5年后，我简直认不出汤姆来了。
It is beyond my ability to tell the result of the game.
现在我还不能预知比赛的结果。
ad. on the other side or further on
在另一边；在更远处
We could see the mountains and the sea beyond.
我们可以看见远处的山和海。
level
n. [U; C] height
高度；水平
One's English level can only be improved day by day.
英语水平的提高只能循序渐进。
A new level of learning has been set up for the students.
新的学习目标已经为学生们设立了。
Scientists are looking closely at the rising sea level.
科学家们密切关注着不断上升的海平面。
belt
n. [C] a piece of leather, cloth, etc. that one wears around the waist
腰带
He has bought a couple of new belts lately.
他最近买了好几条新皮带。
After my father lost his job, my family had to tighten (收紧) the belt.
我父亲失业后，我们全家不得不勒紧裤腰带过日子。
bicycle
n. [C] a two-wheeled machine for riding
自行车
I go to work by bicycle.
我骑自行车上班。
build
vt. 1. develop
培养，发展
Relationship building is very important in a business.
在一个企业中，发展人际关系非常重要。
2. make sth. by putting pieces together
建造
They decided to build the house by the river.
他们决定把房子建在河边。
3. set up
建立，建设
He has built a new life with the help of all his friends.
在所有朋友的帮助下，他已建立了新的生活。
body-building
n. developing the body through exercises
健身
My parents have joined a body-building club.
我父母参加了一个健身俱乐部。
equipment
n. [U] sth. needed for a certain job
设备
The factory needs money to buy some important the equipment.
工厂需要资金来购置一些重要的设备。
Finally we got the money for equipment.
最终我们得到了购买设备的资金。
drug
n. 1. [C] a material used for exciting body or mind
成瘾性毒品
He's on drugs.
他吸毒成瘾。
Tobacco can be a dangerous drug.
烟是会令人上瘾的危险麻醉品。
2. [C] a medicine
药
This drug has a good effect.
这种药非常有效。
New drugs have been used in treating cancer.
新药品已被用来治疗癌症。
director
n. [C] sb. who controls an organization or some work
主管；负责人
The director of this project is on business.
这个项目的负责人出差了。
Who is the director of this film?
谁是这部电影的导演？
afford
vt. 1. have the money for
买得起
We can't afford a new car this year.
我们今年还买不起新车。
I can't afford to buy this house.
我买不起这座房子。
2. be able to spend, give, do, etc.
承担得起
I can't afford to wait for another year if I lose this opportunity.
如果失去这个机会，我承担不起再等一年的代价。
We can't afford to lose such an important customer.
失去这样一位重要客户，我们可担当不起。
object
n. 1. [C] a thing that can be seen or felt
物品
I can see a dark object far away.
我能看到远处有个黑色的东西。
He was hurt by a flying object.
他被一个飞行物砸伤了。
2. [C] a goal
目的
Our object is to win.
我们的目的是要获胜。
What's the object of the research?
这项研究的目的是什么？
vi. be against
反对
The plan was killed as everyone in the team objected.
这个计划被否决了，因为小组里的每一个成员都反对。
I object to taking children to such a dangerous place.
我反对把孩子们带到那么危险的地方。
deal
vi. 1. (with) treat
对待，对付
I have to deal with various kinds of person every day.
我每天得和形形色色的人打交道。
All letters will be dealt with quickly.
所有的信件都将很快得到处理。
2.trade
经营
This shop deals in women's clothing.
这家商店卖女装。
n. 1. [C] an amount or degree
数量；程度
A great deal of money has been spent on this project.
这项工程已花费了大量的金钱。
Our children are a great deal happier than us.
我们的孩子要比我们幸福得多。
2. [C] an agreement in business
交易
The two companies made a deal on the production of the equipment.
两家公司就设备的生产问题达成了协议。
patient
n. [C] a person who is ill
病人
This drug is produced especially for the cancer patients.
这种药是专为癌症患者生产的。
Several patients died because of the doctor's carelessness.
由于医生的粗心大意，有几个病人死去了。
a. showing the ability to put up with trouble
有耐心的
Patient teachers are very popular among the students.
学生们喜欢有耐心的老师。
root
n. 1. [C] the fact or condition by which sth. is caused
根源
The root of the problem is the lack of money.
问题的症结在于缺乏资金。
His illness has its roots in missing his hometown (故乡).
他的病是由思乡之情引起的。
2. [C; U] the part of a plant under the ground which takes in food and water
（植物的）根
He picked the plant up by its roots.
他把那棵植物连根拔起。
The new carrot has taken root.
新栽的胡萝卜已经长出根了。
on the way
in the process of coming or going
在进程中；在途中
Help for the lost children was on the way.
救援失踪孩子的行动已经开始。
He ran into an old friend on the way to school.
在去学校的路上，他遇到一位老朋友。
make a decision
choose sth. or do sth. after thinking
决定，抉择
The restaurant made a wrong decision about which dishes to be served.
那家酒店在提供什么菜肴的问题上做了一个错误的决定。
The government soon made decisions to meet the demands of the people in the agricultural area.
政府很快做出决定满足农业区人民的要求。
of course
certainly; surely; naturally
当然，肯定，自然
"Would you like to stay with us for the game?" "Of course."
"留下来和我们一起看比赛好吗？" "当然。"
Of course I'll consider their demands.
我肯定会考虑他们的要求。
a tin of
一罐；一听
I gave him a tin of tea as a New Year gift.
我送给他一听茶叶作为新年礼物。
in line
in a row
排队
The boys stood anxiously in line to buy the tickets for the football game.
孩子们焦急地排队买足球比赛的票。
in the end
finally; at last
最后，终于
He tried several times to pass the exam, and in the end he succeeded.
他几次努力想通过考试，最后终于成功了。
feel like
1. seem; appear
感觉是，似乎
What is in your bag? It feels like a pack of cigarettes.
你包里是什么？好像是一包香烟。
2. wish; want
想要
Do you feel like some beer?
想来点啤酒吗？
I don't feel like discussing their marriage.
我不想谈论他们的婚姻问题。
pick from
take out from
从……中挑选
I picked the butter I liked best from a couple of varieties.
我从一些不同的黄油中选出了我最喜欢的一种。
be harmful to
cause damage to
对……有害
Drinking too much is harmful to your health.
饮酒过量对你的身体有害。
I'm afraid this kind of food is harmful to the children.
我担心这种食品对孩子们有害。
even though
although; even if
尽管，即使
Even though the report contains a lot of new information, it does not have any direct relation with education.
即使这份报告包含丰富的新信息，也与教育没有任何直接的关系。
Government has to act according to law, even though some people will come to the defense of their personal rights.
政府必须依法办事，尽管有些人会为自己的个人权利辩护。
rather than
instead of
胜于；而不是
What I need is the way to get the information, rather than the information itself.
我需要的是获取信息的方法，而不是信息本身。
deal with
take action about
处理，对付
It was a difficult situation, but she dealt with it successfully.
当时的局面很艰难，但她成功地应付过去了。
get to
reach; find out
到达；发现
The professor helped the students to get to the root of the problem.
教授帮助学生探究这一问题的根源。
You can often get to the heart of someone's unhappy marriage by letting him or her talk about it.
让别人谈论他们不愉快的婚姻，你往往会了解到其中的痛楚。
Anatoly Rosinsky
阿纳托利•罗辛斯基
Los Angeles
洛杉矶，美国第二大城市，位于加利福尼亚州西南部
Russia
俄罗斯，首都莫斯科 (Moscow)
Francesca Kress
弗朗西斯卡•克雷斯
New York City
纽约市，美国第一大城市，位于美国东海岸
