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Lesson 9
第九课
veteran
n. 老兵；老手
Tony Leung Chiu Wai is a veteran actor (=a veteran of screen).
梁朝伟是个银幕表演经验丰富的演员。
assembly
n. 立法机构；集会；装配
The United Nations General Assembly is held annually.
联合国大会一年召开一次。
clue
n. 线索
A fingerprint is an important clue to the identity of the murderer.
指纹是鉴定凶手的一个重要线索。
code
n. 准则；密码 vt. 把…编码
In the film You've Got Mail, the heroine Katherine's online code is "salesgirl".
在电影《电子情缘》中，女主角凯瑟琳的网上代码是"女售货员"。
collective
a. 集体的 n. 集体
Collective effort and cooperation are extremely important in winning a ball game.
要赢得球赛，集体力量与配合是极其重要的。
construct
vt. 建造；对…进行构思 n. 建筑物；构想
The novel is skillfully constructed.
这部小说的构思相当巧妙。
crew
n. 全体机务人员；一队工作人员
All passengers and crew (members) perished in the Russian TU-154 plane crash.
所有乘客和机务人员在俄罗斯的TU-154飞机失事中丧生。
divorce
n./v. 离婚；分离
He divorced his wife last week./They divorced last week.
他上个星期和妻子离婚了。/ 他们上个星期离婚了。
domestic
a. 国内的；家（庭）的；驯养的
Electricity charges can be at business or domestic rate.
电费可分为企业用电和家庭用电两种费率。
evidence
n. 证据，迹象
Is there any scientific evidence that shows a person's character is reflected in his handwriting?
有什么科学根据能证明一个人的性格可以从他的笔迹中反映出来呢？
evolve
v.（使）演变，（使）进化
The developmental history of the society tells us that man has evolved from apes.
社会发展史告诉我们，人是从类人猿进化而来的。
focus
v.（on）（使）聚集 n. 聚焦；中心
The incidence brought the problem of violence in schools into sharp focus.
这次事件使校园暴力成为焦点问题。
organ
n. 器官；风琴；机构；新闻媒介
The U.S. FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) is an organ of the Justice Department.
美国联邦调查局是司法部的一个机关。
precaution
n. 预防，警惕
A quarter of all burglaries happened to homes whose owners failed to take the basic precaution of locking their doors and windows.
四分之一的入室行窃案都发生在那些主人疏于关窗锁门等基本防范的家中。
prior
a. 优先的，在前的
Prior to his appointment as secretary of state, Kissinger was a professor of government and international affairs at Harvard.
基辛格在任国务卿之前，是哈佛大学政府及国际事务专业的一名教授。
project
n. 计划；课题；工程 vt. 投射；使伸出；设计 vi. 突出
Could you project a new marketing technique for us?
你能为我们制定一种新的营销策略吗？
revolt
vi. 反叛；反抗 vt. 使厌恶 n. 反叛；反抗
The film Brave Heart describes a solemn and stirring scene of Scottish people's revolt against England in history.
电影《勇敢的心》描述了历史上苏格兰人民反抗英格兰的悲壮画卷。
scatter
vt. 撒；使散开 vi. 消散
The wind soon scattered the clouds.
风起云散。
sphere
n. 球（体）；领域
The new president said that the government planned to develop exchanges with other countries, particularly in cultural, scientific and economic spheres.
新总统说政府计划同其他国家加强交流，尤其是在文化、科学和经济领域。
stir
v. 搅拌，搅动；使微动；激起，（某种感情）产生 n. 搅拌；激动，骚乱
A large audience was deeply stirred by the sad love story of Rose and Jack in Titanic.
众多观众被《泰坦尼克号》里罗丝与杰克悲伤的爱情故事深深打动。
strain
n. 拉紧；极度紧张；张力；扭伤；（常pl.）旋律；品种；气质 vt. 拉伤；使紧张；拉紧 vi. 尽力
Many students are under severe strain during the college entrance exams.
高考期间，许多学生都处于极度紧张之中。
stress
n. 压力；强调；应力；重音 vt. 强调，重读
She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life.
她承受不了作为一个公众人物的生活压力和紧张。
substance
n. 物质；实质；大意；根据
Celery contains a valuable chemical substance that helps lower blood pressure.
芹菜里含有一种宝贵的能帮助降低血压的化学物质。
up-to-date
a. 现代化的，最新的；跟上时代的
If China wants to compete with the developed countries in the market of household appliances,she must consider how to offer the most up-to-date products and the best service.
如果中国想同发达国家竞争家电市场，就必须考虑如何提供最先进的产品和最佳的服务。
vague
a. 含糊的，模糊的
In a fog everything looks vague.
在雾中一切东西都显得模糊。
blur
n. 模糊 v.（使）变模糊
The island was a faint blur through misty rain.
烟雨中小岛隐隐约约一片模糊。
vessel
n. 船；容器；导管，血管
Empty vessels make the greatest sound.
（谚）满瓶不响，半瓶晃荡（一知半解者总爱自以为是）。
agenda
n. 议事日程
An agenda would include all major items that need to be discussed at the meeting.
议事日程包括了需要在会议上讨论的所有主要内容。
alongside
ad. 在旁边 prep. 在…旁边；和…在一起
We have to bring our boat alongside before we disembark.
我们得把船靠边，然后才能上岸。
banner
n. 横幅；旗
The marchers carried banners with the words "No Nuclear Weapons" in large letters.
游行者打着写着"禁止使用核武器"几个大字的横幅。
chap
n. 小伙子 v.（使）皱裂
Dry skin easily chaps in cold winter.
干性皮肤在寒冬易皲裂。
charity
n. 救济金；（常pl.）慈善团体；宽容
The Red Cross is an international charity.
红十字会是个国际性的慈善机构。
charter
n. 宪章；特许状；包租 vt. 包，租 a. 租用的
These principles are embodied in the UN charter.
这些原则都体现在联合国宪章里。
dash
vi. 猛冲 vt. 猛掷 n. 猛冲；破折号
We must dash or we will miss the bus.
我们必须快跑，要不就赶不上那趟公共汽车了。
declaration
n. 宣布；声明（书）；申报
When getting through the Customs, people are requested to make a declaration of their belongings.
在通过海关时，人们要对所带的物品进行申报。
echo
n. 回音，共鸣 vi. 发出回声 vt. 模仿，附和
Black people's demand for justice found an echo in communities across the U.S.
黑人对正义的要求在美国各社区内引起了共鸣。
editorial
a. 编辑的；社论的 n. 社论
The People's Daily frequently carries editorials that explain the essence of relevant policies.
《人民日报》经常发表阐述相关政策精神的社论。
elderly
a. 年长的 n. （the ~）较老的人
Those elderly local residents of Guangzhou will be given a badge, with which they will have 50% discount or free access to some public facilities and transportation.
广州市将给本地的老人发证章，凭证可半价或免费使用部分公共设施和公共交通工具。
federal
a. 联邦的，联邦政府的
Switzerland is a federal republic.
瑞士是个联邦制的共和国。
feedback
n. 反馈
We need more feedback from the consumer in order to improve our goods.
我们需要从消费者那里得到更多反馈信息以提高产品质量。
fertile
a. 肥沃的；多产的；（想象力）丰富的
What can we do to turn a large area of desert in the northwest into a fertile land?
我们可以用什么办法把西北地区的大片沙漠改造成肥沃的良田呢？
finding
n. （常pl.）调查的结果；裁决
Fortune magazine published the latest findings of the 500 top companies.
《财富》杂志刊登了500强公司的最新结果。
immense
a. 广大的，巨大的
In Japan there is an immense egg-shaped stadium that can be turned to open or close according to the need.
日本有一个巨大的蛋型体育馆，可以根据需要变成露天的或封闭的。
painful
a. 疼痛的；困难的
In 19th century, Chinese workers' experience in America was painful.
19世纪华人劳工在美国的经历是痛苦的。
perceive
vt. 感知；认识到
Blind people can't see, but can perceive light.
盲人看不见，但是可以感觉得到光。
perception
n. 感知（能力）；观念
Professional photographers have a strong sense of perception on light and color.
专业摄影师对光和色彩都有很强的感知能力。
poison
n. 毒药 vt. 使中毒
One man's gravy is another man's poison.
萝卜白菜，各有所爱。
sanction
vt. 批准 n. 批准；约束力；（常pl.）国际制裁
Some people believe that shame may operate as the principal sanction against wrongdoing.
有些人认为，羞耻之心可成为防止干坏事的主要约束力。
script
n. 剧本；文字体系；笔迹
You can't have good acting without a good script.
没有好的剧本就没有好的演出。
senator
n. 参议员
In the United States, a senator must have been a citizen of the U.S. for 9 years at the time of his election.
在美国，竞选参议员的条件是必须成为美国公民满9年。
sexual
a. 性的；性别的
Men say that they are confused by today's sexual politics in the workplace.
男人们说当今工作场所的性政治（美人计）令他们困惑。
shortly
ad. 立刻；不耐烦地
I will be with you shortly.
我马上就来。
sigh
n. 叹息（声） vi. 叹息
Elderly people often sigh for the bygone days.
老人经常叹息消逝的年华。
ski
n. 滑雪板 vi. 滑雪
Switzerland is a good place for skiing.
瑞士是一个滑雪胜地。
tremble
vi. 颤抖；摇晃；担心 n. 颤抖；摇晃
My legs were trembling with fear.
我吓得双腿直发抖。
fluctuate
vi. 波动
The prices of vegetables and fruits fluctuate with the seasons.
蔬菜和水果的价格随季节而波动。
quiver
vi./n. 颤抖
She was panic stricken. You could feel the quiver in her voice.
她惊恐万状，你可以感觉到她的声音在颤抖。
tutor
n. 导师；家庭教师 v. 当家庭教师
Being a tutor is a part time job for many university students.
当家庭教师是许多大学生的兼职工作。
union
n. 工会，联盟；结合；团结
Credit unions are a lot like banks.
信用合作社类似于银行。
unload
vt. 卸（货）；退出子弹 vi. 卸货
Dockers are unloading the ship.
码头工人正在卸船。
exhibit
vt. 显示；展览 n. 展览品
Many children are especially interested in dinosaur exhibits.
许多孩子对恐龙展览特别感兴趣。
expel
vt. 把…除名；驱逐；排出
The student from the Department of Physics was expelled last week because he cheated on the exams.
上周那个物理系的学生因为考试作弊被开除了。
explicit
a. 详述的，明晰的；直言的
They were explicit in their criticism.
他们直截了当地提出了他们的批评。
democracy
n. 民主；民主国家
accent
n. 口音；重音 vt. 重读
She speaks English with a Chinese accent.
她说英语带有中国腔。
acceptable
a. 可接受的
Your work is not acceptable; do it again.
你的工作不行，重做一遍。
definitely
ad. 明确地；一定地
acid
n. 酸 a. 酸的；尖刻的
Memories are like stones, time and distance erode them like acid.
记忆好像石头，时间和距离像酸一样把它们逐渐销蚀。
drift
vi. 漂流；漂泊 n. 漂流；大意；趋势
amusement
n. 娱乐，消遣
She plays the piano only for her own amusement.
她弹钢琴只是为了自我消遣。
aspect
n. 方面；方向；外观
The book aims to cover all aspects of city life.
这本书旨在涵盖城市生活的各个方面。
bar
n. 酒吧间；条；（门、窗等）闩；（the ~）律师界 vt. 闩；阻止；封锁
All the ground floor windows were fitted with bars.
一楼所有的窗户都装了铁栅。
dot
n. 点，小圆点 vt. 打点于；点缀
bond
n. 联结；黏结剂；公债；契约 v.（使）黏合
My father put all his money into stock market bonds.
我父亲将他所有的钱都投进了股市证券交易。
applaud
v. 鼓掌；称赞
I applaud your decision.
我赞成你的决定。
bonus
n. 奖金；额外给予的东西
To some degree bonus is an effective way to motivate the workers.
在某种程度上来说，奖金是调动工作积极性的一种有效方法。
dental
a. 牙齿的
cell
n. 细胞；小牢房；电池；基层组织
All animals and plants are made of cells.
一切动植物都是由细胞构成的。
anyway
ad. 不管怎么说；不论以何种方式
colleague
n. 同事
He is a selfish person. Whenever his colleagues ask for his help, he just gives others a cold shoulder.
他为人很自私，每逢同事们找他帮忙，他总是反应冷淡。
