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2019考研:MTI翻译硕士考研英语词汇复习笔记lesson5(3)

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  1、appease(vt)make sb/sth quiet or calm,usu by making concessions or by satisfying demands 使
  某人某事物安静或平息(通常为作出让步或满足要求)
  appease sb’s anger 平息某人的怒气
  ◎ appeasement(n)平息的行动或政策(尤指为避免战争对潜在敌人作出的让步);安抚,姑 息
  ★ placate(vt)make sb less angry;soothe or pacify 安慰,抚慰某人,使某人平静,息怒
  ◎ placatory(adj)安慰的,抚慰的,和解的
  2、catastrophe(n)sudden great desaster or misfortune 突如其来的大灾难或大灾祸
  The earthquake was a terrible catastrophe 这次地震是可怕的灾难。
  ◎ catastrophic(adj)灾难性的
  ★ calamity(n)serious misfortune or disaster 灾祸,灾难
  There are worse calamities than failing your driving test 比起你驾驶考试不合格来,更大的灾难还 多着呢。
  3、daunt(vt)(通常用于被动语态)discourage sb;frighten 使某人气馁,威吓;
  I was rather daunted by the thought of addressing such an audience 我一想到要对这样的 听众讲话,就有些胆小。
  (习语)nothing daunted 毫无惧色,毫不气馁
  ★ dismay(n)feeling of shock and discouragement 惊愕,气馁,灰心
  We watched in blank dismay as she packed her bags 我们瞧着她打行李,感到无可奈何。
  4、gape(vi)(贬)stare with an open mouth,usu in surprise 目瞪口呆的凝视,张嘴注视 ~ at sb/sth
  What are you gaping at?你目瞪口呆的看什么呢?
  ★ gawk(vi)(口)stare impolitely or stupidly;无礼的或呆呆的瞪眼看 ~ at sb/sth
  I hate being gawking at。我讨厌任佳直瞪着我。
  5、duration(n)time during which sth lasts or continues 持续时间,期间
  for the duration of this government 本届政府执政期间
  ★ period(n)length or portion of time 一段时间,时期
  He has had several long periods of time abroad。他在国外长期工作过几次。
  ◎ periodic(adj)定期的,周期的
  6、implore(vt)ask or beg sb earnestly;beseech 恳求或乞求某人;哀求;
  They implored her to stay 他们恳求她留下。
  ◎ imploring(adj)哀求的,恳求的
  ★ entreat(vt)ask sb for sth earnestly and feelingly;beg (为某事)恳求某人 ~ sth of sb
  May I entreat a favor of you?您能帮帮忙么?
  ◎ entreaty(n)恳求,请求,要求
  7、muffle(vt)wrap or cover sb/sth for warmth or protection 包裹或覆盖某人某物(为保暖或保 护) ~ sb/sth up in sth
  He walked out into the snow,heavily muffled up in a thick scarf and warm overcoat。他雪天出门, 裹着厚厚的围巾,穿着暖和的大衣。
  ★ wrap(vt)cover or enclose sth in soft or flexible material (用软的或可弯曲的材料)包或裹某 物 ~ sth up in sth
  I have wrapped up the parcels and they’re ready to be posted。我把包裹都包好了,可以寄出去了。
  8、prank(n)playful or mischievous trick 玩笑,恶作剧
  ★ trick(n)thing done in order to deceive or outwit sb 诡计,计谋,花招,骗术
  We need a trick to get past the guards 我们需要用计骗过岗哨。
  9、saunter(vi)walk in a leisurely way;stroll 漫步,闲逛
  saunter down the avenue 沿着林荫道漫步
  ★ stroll(vi)walk in a slow leisurely way 散步;漫步;闲逛;溜达
  He strolls in and out as he pleases 他随意的出来进去闲逛。
  10、trickle(v)cause sth to flow in a thin stream 使某物成小股流动
  Blood trickled from the wound 血液从伤口流出来。
  ★ drip(vi)fall in drops 滴下
  Rain was dripping down from the trees 雨水从树上滴下。
   
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