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Lesson 3
第3課
influence
n. 影響，影響力；產生影響力的人；勢力 vt. 影響
Family influence dominates the shaping of one's characteristics.
家庭的影響對于塑造一個人的性格起主要作用。
humo(u)r
n. 幽默；情緒
My grandfather has a good sense of humor and always can make us happy.
我的祖父很有幽默感，他常常逗我們開心。
anticipate
vt. 期望，預料；先于…行動
We anticipated growing up fast when we were still kids, but now we wish that time could pass slowly.
當還是孩子的時候，我們期待著快快長大，但現在我們卻希望時間流逝得慢些。
boom
n. 激增，繁榮；隆隆聲 vi. 繁榮；發出隆隆聲
In a city with booming industry, land is precious and cannot be extravagantly used for traffic.
在一個工業飛速發展的城市里，土地資源非常寶貴，不能過多地用于交通。
resource
n. (pl.)資源；應付辦法
The Department of Human Resources is an important department in many big companies.
人力資源部是許多大公司的一個重要部門。
unexpected
a. 想不到的，意外的
Many unexpected things can happen in one's life.
人的一生當中會發生很多意想不到的事。
penalty
n. 處罰，罰金
A football player may be given a yellow card or a red card penalty for his unnecessary roughness during the match.
足球隊員在比賽中會因不必要的粗暴行為受到黃牌或紅牌處罰。
offence/-se
n. 犯規，違法行為；冒犯
It's an offense to drive a car at night without lights.
夜晚行車不開燈是違章的。
tremendous
a. 巨大的；精彩的
Some pop fans had a tremendous night at the theater last night with Jacky's concert.
昨天晚上一些歌迷在劇院聽張學友的音樂會，他們度過了一個美妙的夜晚。
trend
n. 趨勢；時尚
SOHO has become a new international trend.
在家辦公已成為一種國際新時尚。
file
n. 檔案；文件夾；縱列 v. 把（文件）歸檔；（for）提出；排成縱隊行進
Filing the clippings is part of the daily work of the secretary in the Marketing Department.
把剪報歸檔是市場銷售部秘書的日常工作之一。
tolerance
n. 寬容；忍耐（力）
Tolerance between nations in the world is a global goal.
世界各民族間的互相寬容是全球的目標。
accord
n. 一致；協議 vi. （with）相一致 vt. 授予
Israel and Palestine have not yet been in accord on the problem of Jerusalem's ascription.
以色列與巴勒斯坦至今仍未能就耶路撒冷的歸屬問題達成一致。
accordance
n. 一致
The skill of commercial negotiations is not always in accordance with textbooks.
商務談判的技巧不總是和教科書上的一樣。
succession
n. 連續；一連串；接替
virtually
ad. 實際上，事實上
Some manufacturers make all sorts of promises, but it virtually means nothing.
有些生產商許下各種各樣的諾言，但事實上卻啥也不會實現。
reference
n. 提到；參考；參考書目；證明書（或人）
We are now forwarding you a catalog for your reference.
現寄去我方產品目錄以供參考。
affection
n. 喜愛
Teddy bear, a well-known soft furry toy bear, is named after Teddy. This was the nickname of Theodore Roosevelt, who had a great affection for little bears.
泰迪熊是一種很有名的長毛絨玩具熊，這是以西奧多·羅斯福的昵稱"泰迪"命名的。羅斯福非常喜愛幼熊。
leak
v. （使）漏；泄露 n. 漏洞；泄漏
A gas leak can result in a fire.
煤氣泄漏可能會引起火災。
scan
vt. 細看；掃描；瀏覽 n. 掃描
Many people like to scan the newspaper while having breakfast.
許多人喜歡在吃早餐的時候瀏覽一下報紙。
interpret
vi. 口譯 vt. 解釋
To interpret at the UN is a difficult task.
在聯合國做口譯是件難度很大的差事。
combine
v. 結合，聯合
Wuhan University and 3 other colleges combined to make a new university, which has become the most famous university in Hubei Province.
武漢大學和另外3所大學合并成一所新的學校，成為湖北省首屈一指的名校。
overlook
vt. 忽略；寬恕；俯瞰
The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.
做聰明人的訣竅，就是要懂得該忽略什么。
risk
n. 危險；引起危險的事物（或人）vt. 冒…的危險
The usual risks of the desert are: rattlesnakes, heat, and lack of water.
沙漠中常見的危險有：響尾蛇、酷熱及缺水。
conclusion
n. 結論；結尾；締結
Can human beings live on the moon?It's too early to draw a conclusion.
將來人類是否能在月球上生存？現在下結論還為時過早。
exhibit
vt. 顯示；展覽 n. 展覽品
Many children are especially interested in dinosaur exhibits.
許多孩子對恐龍展覽特別感興趣。
contest
n. 競賽；爭奪 vt. 爭奪；對…提出質疑
literary
a. 文學的；文人的
London was the literary centre for the English language.
倫敦是英語語言的文學中心。
prosperous
a. 繁榮的，興旺的
After the end of the Second World War, the U.S. was prosperous beyond the dreams of the Europeans and Asians whose economies had been destroyed by the war.
第二次世界大戰毀掉了歐洲和亞洲人的經濟，他們做夢也想不到戰后的美國會這么興旺發達。
minor
a. 較小的；次要的 n. 未成年人；副修 vi. （in）副修
The actresses are always given a minor part in the famous movie James Bond.
名片《007》中的女演員總是扮演次要的角色。
previous
a. 以前的；（to）在…之前
Enough material should be collected previous to writing.
寫作之前要收集足夠的材料。
sensitive
a. 敏感的；神經過敏的；易受傷害的
Photographic paper is highly sensitive to light.
感光紙（相紙）對光十分敏感。
drain
vt. 排走；漸漸耗盡 vi. 慢慢流掉 n. 耗竭；排水管
The rainwater drained away slowly because the drain was blocked.
雨水排得很慢，因為排水溝給堵住了。
enforce
vt. 實施；強迫
I won't compromise. Don't enforce obedience on me.
我不會妥協，不要強迫我服從。
refresh
v. （使）振作精神
Enough time should be left for sleep because that will help one become refreshed.
應該留足夠的時間睡覺，因為那有助于恢復精力。
offensive
a. 冒犯的；攻擊性的 n. 進攻
Don't glare at wild animals' eyes. That will be taken as an offensive gesture.
別盯著野生動物的眼睛看，那會被視作攻擊性的姿態。
disorder
n. 混亂；騷亂；失調
The room is in disorder. It's time to tidy it up.
房間很亂。該收拾一下了。
format
n. 設計；樣式 vt. 使格式化
Many literary classics are now reissued in a new format.
許多文學名著現在以新的版式再版。
bore
vt. 使厭煩；鉆（孔） n. 令人討厭的人（或事）
Don't bore me with this kind of boring jokes!
別再說這種無聊的笑話來煩我!
delete
vt. 刪除
For most people, their first love can't be easily deleted from their memory.
對大多數人來說，初戀總是不能輕易地從記憶中抹去。
potential
a. 潛在的 n. 潛力
If you don't have self-confidence, your potential won't grow.
如果沒有自信，就不能發揮出你的潛力。
vital
a. 生死攸關的，極其重要的；充滿生機的
The industry is of vital importance to the national economy.
工業在國民經濟中至關重要。
appropriate
a. 適當的 vt. 私占；撥出（款項等）供專用
Casual dresses are not appropriate for a formal ball.
便裝不適合在正式的舞會上穿。
condemn
vt. 譴責；判…刑
Adding erotic contents in children's websites should be seriously condemned.
在兒童網站加載色情內容應受到嚴厲的譴責。
sheer
a. 完全的；陡峭的；極薄的 ad. 陡峭地 vi. （off）急轉向
Success is not achieved by sheer luck.
成功不是完全靠運氣取得。
legislation
n. 法律；立法
In the U.S. the right of legislation belongs to the Congress.
美國的立法權屬于國會。
investigate
v. 調查
Sherlock Holmes investigated many cases by following the footprints left at the scene of the crime.
福爾摩斯通過犯罪現場留下的腳印調查過多宗案件。
mislead
vt. 使誤解；把…帶錯路；把…帶壞
Juveniles lacking social experience are likely to be misled by strange people's appearance.
缺乏社會經驗的青少年容易被陌生人的外表所迷惑。
inherit
vt. 繼承
If you could just have one choice, which one would you choose to inherit from your parents: money or wisdom?
如果你只能從父母那兒選擇一樣東西來繼承，你會選擇金錢還是智慧？
pension
n. 養老金 vt. 發給…養老金
In the days of inflation people on retirement pensions find it difficult to live.
在通貨膨脹的日子里，靠退休金生活的人發現很難過活。
engage
vt. 占用；使從事，使忙于；雇；使訂婚 vi. （in）從事于
Do you want to be engaged in politics or business?
你想從政還是從商？
commission
n. 委員會；傭金；委托 vt. 委任
Today, insurance salesmen can get considerable commission on their successful sales.
現在，保險推銷員可從成功銷售中獲得可觀的傭金。
theme
n. 主題，題目
It is a common theme in many fiction stories that the world may one day be taken over by robots.
這個世界可能有一天會被機器人接管，這是許多科幻小說的共同主題。
implement
vt. 使生效，實施 n. 工具，器具
The imperial civil examination system was implemented in China from the Sui Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty.
中國從隋朝開始一直到清朝都實行科舉制度。
challenge
n. 艱巨的任務；懷疑；挑戰 vt. 反對
I think it is an honor to have a chance to challenge Zhang Yining to (play) a game of table tennis.
我想如果有機會挑戰張怡寧打一場乒乓球的話，那將會是件很榮幸的事情。
doubtful
a. 難以預測的；可疑的
Any theory that has not been tested is just a doubtful one.
任何未經檢驗的理論都是不足為信的。
barrier
n. 柵欄；障礙；屏障
The football fans broke through the barriers and rushed onto the pitch.
球迷們沖破柵欄進入球場。
convenience
n. 方便；便利設施
We bought this house for its convenience: It's very near the shops and there is a good transport service.
我們買這房子是因為它很方便：離商店很近，而且交通也很便利。
string
n. 弦，線，細繩；一串 vt. 用線串；懸掛
I have broken a string in my tennis racket.
我把網球拍上的一根繃繩給弄斷了。
cruise
vi. 航游；緩慢巡行 n. 航游
Quite a few taxis are cruising for fares near the cinema.
不少計程車在電影院附近轉悠著等著拉客。
recognize/-ise
vt. 認出；確認；賞識
British medical qualifications are recognized in many countries.
許多國家都認可英國行醫執照。
commitment
n. 承諾；信奉；承擔的義務
Many people don't want to get married because they are afraid of commitments.
許多人不愿結婚是因為他們害怕承擔責任。
enhance
vt. 提高，增加
Passing the College English Test Band 6 should enhance your chances of getting a better post.
通過了大學英語6級考試應該會增加你獲得更好職位的機會。
contemporary
a. 當代的；同時代的 n. 同代人
Beethoven was contemporary with Napoleon.
貝多芬與拿破侖是同時代的人。
historic
a. 歷史上著名的，具有重大歷史意義的
July 13, 2001 has become a historic day for China-Beijing succeeded in the 2008 Olympic bid.
2001年7月13日成為中國歷史上具有重大意義的日子——北京申辦2008年奧運會獲得成功。
economy
n. 經濟；節約
You should learn to practice economy in making out the household budget.
你應當在制訂家庭預算時學會精打細算。
depress
vt. 使沮喪；削弱；按下
I was depressed because someone had stolen my wallet on the bus.
我很沮喪，因為我的錢包在公共汽車上被人偷了。
cope
vi. （with）應付
People who cope successfully with difficult situations usually look ahead and anticipate the circumstances.
那些能成功應付困境的人通常向前看，并能預見將要出現的情況。
allowance
n. 津貼，零用錢
IBM offers quite a high traveling allowance to its employees.
IBM公司給員工比較高的出差津貼。
condense
v. （使）凝結；壓縮
Every time at the end of the "Elite Forum" (Phoenix TV program),the lecturer is asked to condense his/her speech into only one sentence.
每次在"世紀大講堂"（鳳凰衛視節目）尾聲的時候，演講者都被要求用一句話來簡述此次演講內容。
tradition
n. 傳統
Making and eating dumplings on Chinese New Year's Eve is a tradition in Northern China.
在農歷大年夜包餃子、吃餃子是中國北方的傳統。
exclude
vt. 把…排斥在外，不包括
Some places of entertainment exclude people under 18.
一些娛樂場所禁止18歲以下的未成年人進入。
decay
vi. 腐爛；衰落 n. 腐爛；衰敗狀態
Dentists advise their patients to brush and floss regularly to prevent their teeth from decaying.
牙醫建議他們的病人定期刷牙并用潔牙線剔牙，以防止蛀牙。
frustrate
vt. 使沮喪；挫敗
After two hours' frustrating delay, our train at last arrived.
經過兩個小時令人沮喪的耽擱后，我們的火車終于到達了。
stroke
n. 中風；一次努力；劃槳；擊，敲；報時的鐘聲；筆劃；撫摸 vt. 撫摸
The first stroke is half the battle.
(諺)良好的開端是成功的一半。
reproduce
v. 復制；繁殖
Photos can be reproduced without negatives now.
現在沒有底片也可以復制相片。
rotate
v. （使）轉動；輪流
The earth rotates around the sun, and the earth rotates once a day.
地球圍繞太陽轉，與此同時地球每天自轉一次。
slap
vt. 摑，掌擊；啪的一聲放 n. 摑，掌擊
The girl slapped the boy (=gave the boy a slap) in the face because he kissed her without her permission.
女孩因為男孩未經同意吻了她而給了他一記耳光。
drag
vt. 拖；迫使 vi. 拖著腳步走；拖延 n. 累贅；一吸
The poor old horse dragged a heavy load.
可憐的老馬拉著重載。
glow
n. 光亮；臉紅；激情 vi. 灼熱；（臉）紅；洋溢
The glow of the setting sun is splendid; it is a pity that the dusk is fast approaching.
夕陽無限好，只是近黃昏。
