lecture
n. 1. [C] a talk giving special information to a group of people
讲课；讲座
He is going to give a lecture on higher education in China.
他将要作一个有关中国高等教育的讲座。
We used to have ten lectures a week.
过去我们一周上10节课。
2. [C] a serious talk to sb. that explains what he or she has done wrong
训斥
He gave the child a lecture on the importance of time.
他告诫那个孩子时间的重要性。
v. 1. give a lecture or lectures
讲课；作讲座
He's lecturing on English literature (文学).
他正在讲英国文学。
2. talk seriously to sb. about what he or she has done wrong
告诫
The doctor lectured his patient about not eating too much.
医生告诫病人不要吃得太多。
attention
n. 1. [U] careful watching or listening
注意，专心
A beautiful girl is always the center of attention.
美丽的女孩总是引人注目。
I shouted in order to draw her attention.
我大喊大叫希望引起她的注意。
2. [U] special care
关心，关注
Old cars need a lot of care and attention.
旧车子需要特别的保养。
purpose
n. 1. [C] a reason for doing sth.
意图，目的
What was the purpose of your visit?
你来访的目的是什么？
Did you come to London to see your family, or for business purposes?
你来伦敦是看望家人，还是出差？
2. [C] the use or effect
用途，效果
We have to spend our money to good purpose.
我们花钱要花得有意义。
fever
n. [C; U] an increase of heat in one's body because of illness
发烧
She has a very high fever.
她正在发高烧。
The fever will soon go down.
高烧很快会退的。
diet
n. [C] the food and drink usually taken by a person
日常饮食
eat according to a special diet
按规定进食
My diet is made up of rice and vegetables.
我日常的饮食包括大米和蔬菜。
v. eat according to a special diet
按规定进食
I'll diet and give up smoking.
我要按规定进食并戒烟。
desire
n. 1. [C; U] a strong wish
渴望；欲望
The two leaders spoke of their desire to improve relations.
两位领导人表达了改善关系的愿望。
He has no desire for wealth.
他不奢望财富。
2. [C] sth. that is desired
渴望的事
What is your greatest desire?
你最渴望得到什么？
vt. want or wish for very much
渴望，期望
We all desire happiness.
我们都渴望幸福。
She desires to see you at once.
她盼望立刻见到你。
general
a. 1. not in detail
大体的，概括的
Your general health is very good.
总体来说，你的身体很好。
2. for most people
普遍的，大众的
There is a general feeling that this law isn't working very well.
大家普遍感觉这项法律不奏效。
3. not limited to one subject; not special
不限于某一科目的；非专门的
The school provides a good general education.
该学校提供良好的普通教育。
n. [C] an important officer in the army
将军
His father was a general in the army.
他的父亲是一名将军。
blanket
n. [C] a thick cover that is put on a bed
毯子
It's cold today, so I put another blanket on the bed.
今天很冷，于是我在床上又铺了一条毯子。
vt. cover as if with a blanket
覆盖，笼罩
Fear blanketed the crowd.
人群被笼罩在恐惧中。
X-ray
n. (the process of taking) a photograph of the inside of one's body by using X-rays
（拍摄）X光片
We'll take an X-ray of your arm.
我们会对你的手臂作X光检查。
I'm going to the hospital for an X-ray.
我准备去医院拍X光片。
vt. take an X-ray photograph using X-rays
用X光拍片
They X-rayed my arm to see if it was broken.
他们给我的手臂拍了X光片，以确定是否骨折。
sign
n. 1. [C] sth. that tells one about another thing
迹象；征兆
Dark clouds are a sign of rain.
乌云是下雨的前兆。
2. [C] a movement of the body to express a special meaning
示意；手势
I made a sign for him to follow me.
我向他打了个手势，叫他跟我走。
3. [C] a thing with words or pictures on it that tells one sth.
指示牌
What does the sign say?
牌子上写的是什么？
The sign said "No Smoking".
牌子上写着"禁止吸烟"。
v. write one's name on a paper for official purposes, to show one's agreement
签名
He signed his name on the paper.
他在文件上签了名。
approach
v. 1. come near to sb. or sth.
接近，走近
We approached the house.
我们走近那座房子。
The day of her wedding is approaching.
她结婚的日子快到了。
2. begin to deal with
处理
What is the best way to approach this problem?
处理这个问题最好的办法是什么？
n. 1. [U] the act of coming near
接近，走近
The children stopped talking upon the teacher's approach.
教师走近时，孩子们停止了交谈。
2. [C] a way of dealing with sb. or sth.
途径，方法
The doctors are trying to find a new approach to cancer treatment.
医生们正在努力寻求治疗癌症的新方法。
introduce
vt. 1. make known to another
介绍，引见
He introduced his friend to me.
他把朋友介绍给我。
Please allow me to introduce myself.
请允许我自我介绍一下。
2. bring in
引入，引进
We needn't be afraid of introducing new things.
我们不必害怕引进新事物。
gentle
a. kind; soft
和蔼的，轻柔的
Please be gentle with my best china!
这是我最好的瓷器，你要轻拿轻放！
hungry
a. 1.feeling that one wants or needs to eat
饥饿的
I'm hungry. Give me something to eat.
我饿了，给我点儿东西吃。
2. having a strong desire
渴望的
We are hungry for news of our brother in Australia.
我们渴望得到在澳大利亚的那个兄长的消息。
expression
n. 1. [C] the look on one's face that shows one's feelings
表情，神色
The woman sat there looking at them without any expression.
那妇人坐在那里，毫无表情地看着他们。
2. [C] a word or group of words
词，词语
The expression "to drop off" means "to fall into a state of sleep".
"to drop off" 这个词组的意思是 "入睡"。
Her description of the damage was full of sad expressions.
她用悲痛的言辞描述了破坏现场。
3. [C; U] showing of feelings, opinions, etc.
表达，表现
Her clear expression of the plan made it easy for us to understand.
她对这个计划作了清楚的解释，使我们很容易理解。
negative
a. 1. saying or meaning "no" or "not"
否定的
He gave a negative answer to my request.
他对我的要求给予了否定回答。
"I don't want to go" is a negative sentence.
我不想去"是一个否定句。
2. not active; not helpful
消极的；负面的
I'm afraid his lecture will have a negative effect on the students.
我担心他的讲话对学生有负面影响。
shoulder
n. [C] the part of the body at each side of the neck
肩部，肩膀
He has a beautiful bird on his right shoulder.
他的右肩上站着一只美丽的小鸟。
v. 1.bear; take on
担负；承担
She won't shoulder all the blame for the mistake.
她不会承担该过失的全部责任。
2. make one's way with the shoulder
用肩推
She shouldered her way into the room.
她用肩膀挤着进了房间。
appearance
n. 1. [C; U] the way sb. or sth. looks
样子；外表
Her new glasses change her appearance.
她戴上新眼镜，样子都变了。
Don't judge others by appearance.
不要以貌取人。
2. [C; U] the coming of sb. or sth.
出现
The appearance of the famous star made all the young people very excited.
那位明星的出现使年轻人们欣喜若狂。
obvious
a. easy to see
明显的，显而易见的
The good points in this plan are obvious.
这个计划有许多显而易见的优点。
It was obvious to everyone that he was lying.
每个人都清楚他在撒谎。
kitchen
n. [C] a room where one cooks food
厨房
We usually have breakfast in the kitchen.
我们通常在厨房里吃早饭。
reply
v. answer
回答，答复
I don't know what to reply.
我不知道该回答什么。
Have you replied to his letter?
你给他回信了吗？
n. [C; U] an answer
回答，答复
I wrote him a letter, but three months have passed and there is no reply.
我给他写了封信，可是三个月过去了，他依然没有回信。
necessary
a. that is needed
必要的；必需的
Warm clothes are necessary in winter.
冬天一定要有防寒的衣服。
Food is necessary for life.
食物是生命所必需的。
carry
vt. 1. keep ready for sale or use
备货
The store carries a good variety of sports equipment.
这家商店有多种运动器材供选购。
2. take to another place or keep on one's body
运送；携带
I never carry much money with me.
我身上从不多带钱。
defeat
n. [C; U] the state of being beaten
挫折，失败
She suffered a defeat in her studies.
她在学习上遭受了挫折。
She refused to admit defeat and kept on trying.
她拒绝承认失败，而是继续努力。
vt. win against someone in a fight or game
击败，战胜
They were defeated in the football match.
他们输掉了这场足球比赛。
insist
v. say that one must do sth. or have sth. happen
坚决要求；坚持认为
Dick insisted on coming with me.
迪克坚持同我一起来。
My parents insist that I go home by taxi.
父母叮嘱我乘出租车回家。
request
n. [C] the act of asking for sth.
要求，请求
The country made an official request for help.
这个国家正式请求援助。
His request for money was turned down.
他要钱的请求被拒绝了。
vt. ask for
要求，请求
May I request you to be quiet in the hospital?
可否请你们在医院里保持安静？
People using this library are requested not to talk.
使用本图书馆的人请勿讲话。
meanwhile
ad. at the same time as another thing is happening
与此同时
Neil cooked the dinner; meanwhile, Anna cleaned the house.
尼尔做饭，此时安娜在打扫房间。
They went to buy the necessary equipment; meanwhile I continued my research.
他们去买必要的设备了；与此同时，我继续我的研究工作。
inside
prep. in or within
在……里面；在……以内
What's inside the box?
箱子里面有什么？
Don't let the dog come inside the house.
别让狗进屋。
ad. within sth.
在里面
We'd better stay inside until the rain stops.
我们最好等雨停了再出去。
a. inner
里面的，内部的
He had some inside information.
他获得了一些内部消息。
hunger
n. [U] the need for food
饥饿；饥荒
Hunger is one of the reasons why babies cry.
饥饿是婴儿啼哭的原因之一。
progress
n. [U] development towards a better state
进展，进步
The talks have made very little progress.
会谈几乎没有进展。
He has made good progress with his English.
他的英语进步很快。
vi. develop or move forward
前进，进步
Medical science is progressing fast in our country.
我国的医学发展很快。
power
n. 1. [U] the strength or ability to do sth.
体力；能力
A rabbit has great power in its back legs.
兔子的后腿很有力。
I did everything in my power to help her.
我已竭尽全力帮助她了。
[U] the ability to control over others
权力；影响力
Pay attention not to abuse (滥用) your power.
注意不要滥用你的权力。
of importance
important
重要的；富有意义的
It is of importance to learn to read.
学会阅读是很重要的。
pay attention to
watch or listen carefully
注意；留心
Please pay attention to what the teacher is saying.
请注意听老师说。
You ought to pay more attention to the quality of these goods.
你应更加注意这些商品的质量。
meet with
1. have a meeting with
会见，会晤;
The president of the company is going to meet with a couple of heads of state to discuss the price of oil.
公司总裁准备会见一些国家首脑，讨论石油的价格问题。
2. meet by chance; come across
遇见，碰到
We are sure to meet with difficulties when we try to take a new approach to the problem.
我们在采用新办法解决这一问题时肯定会遇到许多困难。
at hand
near in place or time
在手边；即将到来
I haven't my book at hand, so I'll show it to you later.
我的书不在身边，以后再给你看吧。
all right
1. not harmed; safe
健康的；安全的
I am all right; the pain has already gone.
我没事, 已经不痛了。
2. can be accepted
可以接受的
Is it all right for me to take my secretary to the fair?
我可以带我的秘书一同参观这次展览吗？
3. yes
好的
"Can you come next weekend for the party?" "All right."
"下周你能来参加聚会吗？" "能。"
as … as possible
as … as one can
尽可能
Please make your expression as clear as possible.
请尽可能把话说清楚。
We're reminded to keep the secret as long as possible.
有人提醒我们尽可能长期保守这个秘密。
stay with
1. go on with the same kind of things; continue
使……继续下去
Smith stayed with his work until it was done.
史密斯坚持把工作做完。
2. be together with
与……在一起
Stay with me and we will get out of the crowd.
跟着我，我们会走出人群的。
We all stayed with the company because we believed it would soon succeed.
我们都没有离开公司，因为我们认为它很快会取得成功。
by the way
incidentally; mention by chance
顺便提一下
We shall expect you. By the way, dinner will be ready at eight.
我们等你。顺便提一下，晚餐8点钟开始。
make progress
show improvement
进步，进展
We've all noticed that she has made great progress in study lately.
我们都注意到她最近的功课有了很大进步。
Great progress has been made in our living conditions.
我们的生活条件有了很大的改善。
talk with sb.
speak to sb.; discuss with sb.
与某人交谈
I feel it necessary to talk with you about the problem.
我觉得有必要同你谈谈这个问题。
under one's own power
with one's own efforts
以自己的力量
I know she needs help, but I'm sure she can deal with the problem under her own power.
我知道她需要帮助，但我相信她能够凭借自己的力量克服困难。
learn a lesson
gain wisdom or knowledge from one's experience
吸取教训
He failed in the exam, but he learned a lesson and decided to work harder.
他考试不及格，但他吸取了教训，下决心努力读书。
Doctor Mellinkoff
梅林科夫医生
Guatemalan
危地马拉人；危地马拉的
