Unit 1
conclude
vt.
1. 結束[(+by/with)]
We concluded our meeting at 9 o'clock.
我們九點鐘結束了會議。
2. 推斷出,斷定 [+that]
What can you conclude from these observations?
你從這些觀察中能得出什么結論?
3. 締結(條約)[(+with)]
4. (最后)決定(為)[+to-v][+that]
He concluded that he would wait a little longer.
他決定再等一會兒。
He concluded to quit on pay day.
他決定在發薪水這天辭職。
vi.
結束,終了[(+with)]
The meeting concluded after two hours.
兩小時后會議結束了。
Impressive as the record is, it fades next to the story of Armstrong’s struggle against disease.
as引導讓步狀從，句子倒裝。
Angry as he was, he listened to me patiently.
他很惱怒，卻能耐心地聽我說話。
Strange as it seems, it is so.
看似不可思議，事實卻是如此。
fade
vi.
1. 凋謝,枯萎
The flowers faded for want of water.
花兒因缺水而凋謝了。
2. (顏色)褪去
The color fades when exposed to light.
這顏色曝光后會褪色。
3. (聲音等)變微弱;(光等)變暗淡;逐漸消失[(+away)]
The sound of the footsteps faded away.
腳步聲漸漸消失了。
4. 【美】【俚】離去,跑掉
vt.
使褪色
Sunshine faded the tapestry.
陽光曬得掛毯褪了色
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，可成為，有好處
The large print makes for easier reading.
大字排版使閱讀輕松一些。
Does early rising make for good health?
早起有利于健康嗎？
attempt
vt.
1. 試圖;企圖;試圖做[+to-v][+v-ing]
They attempted to finish the task before July.
他們試圖在七月以前完成這項任務。
2. 試圖攻占
They attempted the life of the dictator.
他們試圖殺死這個獨裁者。
n.[C]
1. 企圖,嘗試[(+at/on)][+to-v]
He made an attempt on the world record.
他試圖打破世界紀錄。
Her attempt at poetry was a failure.
她嘗試寫詩失敗了。
2. 攻擊[(+on)]
Several attempts have been made on the president's life.
已經有人三番五次試圖謀殺總統。
confirm
vt.
1. 證實;確定[+(that)][+wh-]
His letter confirmed everything.
他的信證實了一切。
2. 堅定;加強
The latest developments confirmed me in my belief.
最新的發展使我堅信我的信仰。
3. 批準,確認
The queen confirmed the treaty.
女王批準了此項條約。
fascinate
vt.
1. 迷住,使神魂顛倒;強烈地吸引[(+by/with)]
I watched her, fascinated.
我瞧著她,完全被她迷住了。
The child was fascinated with his new toy.
那孩子對他的新玩具著了迷。
2. 懾住...使動彈不得,使呆住
The snake fascinated its prey.
那條蛇震懾住了它的捕獲物。
vi.
有吸引力;迷人
burst
vi.
1. 爆炸;破裂
The balloon burst.
氣球爆炸了。
2. 沖,闖
Her door was thrust open, and Mrs. Page burst in.
她的門被猛地推開,佩奇太太沖了進來。
3. 突然出現;突然發生,爆發
4. (用進行時)塞滿,幾乎要脹破[(+with)]
I am bursting with pride.
我自豪極了。
vt.
1. 使爆炸;使破裂
After ten days of rain the river burst its banks.
下了十天雨后河堤決口了。
2. 突然打開;沖出;炸出
3. 使脹破
underline
vt.
1. 在...的下面劃線
The key words are underlined.
關鍵的字下面劃了線。
2. 強調;使突出
This example underlines the consequences of bad management.
這個例子突顯了管理不好的后果。
center on/ upon/ around
集中; 居中[(+on/upon/around)]
Their talks always center around politics.
他們的談話總是圍繞著政治。
concentrate
vt.
集中;聚集,集結[O][(+on/upon)]
We must concentrate our attention on efficiency.
我們必須把注意力集中在效率上。
Our population is concentrated in the big cities.
我國人口集中在大城市里。
vi.
全神貫注;專心致志于；全力以赴[(+on/upon)]
She couldn't concentrate on a book very long.
她不能長時間專心讀一本書。
delight
n.
1. 欣喜,愉快[U]
To our delight, our football team won.
令我們高興的是,我們的足球隊贏了。
She ran back home with delight.
她興高采烈地跑回家。
2. 樂事,樂趣[C]
He enjoyed the delights of New York's night life.
他喜歡紐約夜生活的樂趣。
vt.
使高興；使愉快
I'm delighted that you are back.
你回來了,我很高興。
We were delighted to read your novel.
我們很高興拜讀你的小說。
The clown delighted the audience.
小丑逗樂了觀眾。
register
vt.
1. 登記,注冊,申報
Waldo went to the city hall to register the birth of his son.
沃爾多去市政廳為他兒子作出生登記。
2. (儀表等)標示,指示;記錄
The thermometer registered 70 degrees.
溫度計顯示七十度。
vi.
登記,注冊
I registered at a hotel near the train station.
我在靠近火車站的一家旅館登記住宿。