The meaning of colour
Words Study
1. thread n.线, 细丝, 线索 string n.线, 细绳 rope n.绳, 索, 绳索
give me a piece of thread 给我一段线
a thread of hope一线希望
I must have skipped a page, because I lost the thread of the story.
我肯定跳过一页，因为我弄不清故事的脉络了。
2. sew vt, vi sewed, sewn, sewing 缝合（布、皮、纸）；缝制
sew a dress for me sew a button on my shirt
do some sewing 缝补衣服
sewing machine缝纫机
3. values [复]价值观，价值基准；是非标准
value n 价值, 重要性；估价, 评价, 价格 v. 估价, 评价; 尊重, 重视
Everyone has his values
What is the value of your house? 你的房子值多少钱？
Your help has been of great value. 你的帮助很有价值。
He valued the ring at $80. 他估计这枚戒指值80美元。
I value your advice. 我尊重你的劝告。
4. unrest n. 不稳; 不安的状态; 骚乱, 动乱
campus unrest 大学学潮, 学生运动
financial unrest金融动荡
5. unfairly adv. 不公正地 unfair adj. 不公平的 fair 公平的
fairness n.公平, 正直,
6. starvation n. 饥饿, 饿死 starve v. vt.使饿死 vi.饿得要死
die of starvation 饿死 starve for sth. = be dying for渴望…
starve to do sth. = be dying to do 渴望做某事
Translation:
1. 我一直很想与你见面。 _____________________________
2. 她渴望受到注意。 _____________________________
Keys: 1. I have been starving to see you. 2. She is starving for attention.
7. conclusion n. 结论, 结尾，结束，推论
bring sth. To an early conclusion把事情早上了结
bring…to conclusion使……终结
draw a conclusion from由….得出结论
reach / come to / arrive as a conclusion得出结论
in conclusion最后，在结束时
conclude v. 结束，使结束，下结论
He concluded（=end）his speech with some amusing remarks.
他说了一些有趣的话结束他的演说。
to be concluded 下期完结（用于杂志的连载文章等）
to conclude 总而言之， 总之
完成句子：
1) 警察认为他是这桩凶杀案件的罪犯。
The Police _____________________ he was the criminal of the murder.
2) 这本书以大团圆作为结束。
The book _______________________ a happy ending.
Key: 1) came to / arrived at the conclusion that
2) concluded with
8. motto n. 座右铭， 格言 saying 格言；俗语，谚语；名言
The school motto is 'Never lose hope.' 这所学校的格言是'永不气馁'。
Both these sayings mean the same thing. 这两句谚语的意思是相同的。
9. equality n.等同性, 同等, 平等, 相等, 等式 inquality 不平等，不相同，不等同
Racial equality种族平等
be on an equality (with) 与...平等 = be equal to
equal adj.相等的 n. 相等的事物(或数量), 对手 vt.等于, 比得上
10. fraternity n.兄弟关系, 友爱; 博爱
fraternity between our two peoples 我们两国人民之间的兄弟友谊
fraternal adj.兄弟的, 兄弟般的, 友爱的
11. justice n. n.正义, 正当, 公平
be treated with justice 得到公正的待遇
a sense of justice 正义感
bring a person to justice依法处罚某人
in justice to为了对（人）公平起见
12. honesty n. 诚实, 正直
Honesty is the best policy. [谚]诚实是上策。
In (all) honesty 老实说 I can’t, in (all) honesty, believer his story.
老实说我没办法相信他的话。
honest adj. 诚实的, 正直的
an honest face 真诚坦率的脸
It is honest of sb. to do sth.
to be honest with you 坦白地说，老实告诉你（通常置于句首）
(to be honest; to tell you the truth; honestly (speaking))
Honestly (speaking) , that’s exactly what he said.坦白说，那正是他是所说的。
Translation:
13. strengthen v.加强, 巩固
strengthen national defence 巩固国防
The fence was strengthened with wire. 这堵围栏用金属丝加固了。
strength n. n.力, 力量, 力气
I haven't the strength to lift this table. 我没有力气抬这张桌子。
build up one's strength 增强体力[实力]
strong adj.
14. principle n.法则, 原则, 原理
He is a man of high principle. 他是一个有节操的人。
Take this seriously, It is a matter of principle. 对这事认真些，这是原则问题。
in principle 原则上 on principle按昭原则
They agreed to the plan in principle. 他们原则上同意这个计划。
15. rid vt. rid 或 ridded, rid, ridding（与of 连用）使摆脱, 使去掉
rid oneself of debt 还清债务
He is rid of fever. 他的烧退了。
rid oneself of（get rid of）a bad habit抛弃不良习惯
get rid of 摆脱
16. elect vi. 决定，选举 vt. 选举，推选
The government is made up of men and women elected by the people of the country.
政府是由这个国家的人民选出的人员组成的。
He elected to become a doctor. 他决定当医生。
elect him chairman选他当主席
She elected to return to work after her baby was born.她决定孩子出生后再去做工作。
17. substitute
Mary is ill and Laura is to substitute her.玛丽病了,劳拉代替她。
Home-made parts are being substituted for imported ones.国产零件取代进口零件。
Only art can substitute for nature.唯有艺术能代替自然。
He substitutes as our teacher of English.他代任我们的英语教师。
He will be the substitude for me as chairman.他将接替我担任主席。
18. influential adj. 有影响的, 有势力的
He is an influential politiciian.他是一个有势力的政治家。
infuluece n.
My teacher’s influence made me study science at college.
由于我受老师的影响，我上大学学了理科。
19. colonist n. 殖民地居民, 殖民者 colonize v. colonism n
20. outspoken adj. 坦率直言的
21. tolerate vt. 忍受, 容忍 = put up with; bear; stand
I cannot tolerate your bad manners.我不能容忍你的无礼行为。
Our teacher won't tolerate any cheating on exams.我们老师容不得任何考试作弊行为。
We tolerate all opinions here. 我们这里容许发表各种意见。
She didn’t tolerate his selfishness.她不容许他的自私。
22. independence n 独立, 自主
This country gained its independence in 1960. 这个国家在1960年获得独立。
=became independent
live a life of independence = live an independent life过独立生活
23. oppose vt. 反对, 使对立
oppose + n. / doing
oppose to /against
be opposed to
Father does not oppose the idea at all.父亲丝毫不反对这个想法。
My mother is opposed to the new plan. 我妈妈是反对这个新打算的。
Many residents are opposed to the plan of building the motorway. 许多居民反对修建那条汽车路的计划。
opposition n. 反对，敌手，抵抗
I expressed opposition to that plan.
24. optional adj.可选择的, 任选的, 随意的 n. [美]选修科
optional subjects 选修课
Is English an optional lesson, or does everyone have to learn it?
英语是选修课还是每个人必修的课程？
option n.选项, 选择权, [经]买卖的特权
You have no option. 你没有选择的余地。
There are three options open to us in that matter.在这个问题上我们有三个选择的可能。
optionally adv.随意地
25. passive adj.被动的 (反) active
put the enemy in a passive position 使敌陷入被动
the passive voice 【语】被动语态
passive resistance 消极抵抗
26. declaration n.宣布, 宣言, 声明 declare vt.断言, 宣称, 宣布, 宣告, 声明
a declaration of war 宣战
Declaration of Independence （美国）独立宣言
Universal D-of Human Rights 世界人权宣言(联合国大会1948年通过)
27. autonomous adj.自治的
an autonomous republic 自治共和国
28. federal adj 联邦的
Switzerland is a federal republic. 瑞士是联邦制的共和国。
29. symbolic adj. 有象征意义的，象征的 symbol n.符号, 记号, 象征
symbolize vt. 象征, vi. 作为...的象征
30. purity n 纯洁；纯净；纯粹 pure adj. 纯的, 纯粹的, 纯净的,纯洁的
purify vt. 使纯净 v.净化
31. innocence n. 单纯, 天真无邪, 无罪, 清白
Her innocence has been proved. 她已被证明无罪。
The accused man proved his innocence of the crime. 被告人经证实无罪。
innocent adj (～ of) 清白的, 无罪的, 天真的, 无知的 innocently adv.
Can you provide any evidence that he was innocent of the crime?
你能提供证据证明他没有犯这罪吗?
be innocent of a crime 无罪
do the innocent 装糊涂
32. spiritual adj. 精神上的
spiritual life 精神生活 spiritual songs 圣歌, 赞美歌 spiritual gifts 神的恩赐
spiritual mind 崇高精神
spirit n.精神, 灵魂, 勇气
He is in good spirit. 他很愉快。
33. considerate adj.考虑周到的
be considerate of / to / toward others体谅别人
It was ver considerate of you to send me a birthday card. 谢谢你给我寄来的生日卡。
considerable adj. 值得考虑的，替人着想的
consider vt.考虑,认为
consider doing consider …as / to be consider that…
considering prep.鉴于,考虑到,顾及
considered as a whole 被视为整体
consideration n. 考虑
take sth. Into consideration 考虑；in consideration of 考虑到
用consider的适当形式真空：
Low price and good condition are two _______ in buying a used car.
There was a _________ growth of the light industries during the war.
It was very _____________ of you to send me a get-well card.
All things___________, it is a good plan, and a feasible one at that."
"从全面考虑,这个计划是好的,而且是可行的。
The most important ___________ in this case is time.
______________ his age, the little boy reads very well.
1.considerations 2. considerable 3. considerate 4. considered 5. consideration 6. Considering
34. correspond vi.符合, 协调
These goods don't correspond with my order. 这些货物与我的订货单不符。
Her job corresponds with her interests. 她的工作符合她的志趣。
His actions do not correspond with his words. 他言行不一。
correspond to （= correspond with）与...一致， 符合 等于， 相当于， 与...相似
correspond with（= correspond to）与...一致， 符合 与...通信
35. liberation n. 解放；释放 liberate vt, （常与from连用）解放；释放
36. resign （常与to连用）听从，顺从，甘心于 （常与from连用）辞去（职务）
to resign from a job 辞职
resign sth.放弃，辞去 resign sb. / oneself to sb. / sth. 把……托交给，委托
resign oneself to sth. 使听从，使顺从
resign oneself to one's fate 听天由命
I resign my children to your care. 我把孩子们委托你来照顾。
37. separation n.分离, 分开
They were pleased to meet after such a long separation. 久别重逢，他们非常高兴。
separate adj.分开的,个别的, 单独的 v. 分开, 隔离, 分散, 分别
The children sleep in separate beds. 孩子们分别睡在各自的床上。
The two children separated at the end of the road. 两个孩子在路的尽头分手了。
A fence separated the cows from the pigs. 围栏把奶牛和猪分开。
be separated by 被 ... 隔断
be separated from 和...分离开, 和...分散
separate into 分离成
38. tasty adj. 味美的；可口的 tasty dishes 鲜美的菜肴
taste v.品尝, 辨味, (of)有 ...味道, 领略 vt.体验, 感到 n.味道, 味觉
take / have a taste of 品尝…
39. foolish adj. 愚蠢的, 傻的; 鲁莽的, 可笑的, 荒谬的
be foolish to do sth. It is foolish of sb. to do sth.
foolishly adv.
fool n.愚人, 白痴, vt.愚弄, 欺骗
40. identification n.辨认, 鉴定, 证明, 视为同一
identify vt.识别, 鉴别, 把...和...看成一样 v.确定
identity n. 同一性, 身份
Have you any identification? 你有身份证明吗？
41. institution n. 公共机构, 协会, 制度
institute n 协会；学会；学院
an art institute 艺术学院
42. salute to sb.
The soldier saluted his officer. 这个士兵向军官行军礼。
43. depth
What is the depth of the well? 这口井的深度是多少？
Nobody knew the depth of her love for the child. 谁也不知道她对这孩子的爱有多深。
in the depths of winter 在隆冬
in the depth(s) of night 在深更半夜
in the deep of night 在深更半夜
44. personality n.个性, 人格, 人物, 名人 person personal personally
a strong personality 坚强的个性
45. significant adj.有意义的, 重大的, 重要的 significantly adv. significance n.意义, 重要性
a significant speech 意味深长的讲话
What is the significance of this speech? 这个讲话有什么意义？
of no [little] significance 无关紧要的
46. betrayal n. 出卖, 辜负, 暴露 betray
betray one's country to the enemy 卖国, 做卖国贼
Don't betray the people's trust in you.不要辜负人民对你的信任。
betray oneself 露出本来面目; 原形毕露
47. treacherous adj 叛逆的；奸诈的；阴险的 危险的
a treacherous action 背叛行为
treacherous weather 变化莫测的天气
treacherously adv.
treacherousness n.
48. violent adj.猛烈的, 激烈的, 暴力引起的, 强暴的
violence n 猛烈；剧烈 暴力；暴行；暴乱
a violent storm 猛烈的风暴
lay violent hands on 对...行凶, 对...下毒手
49. combination n 结合；联合；合并 combine
His character is a combination of strength and kindness. 他的性格是刚与柔的结合。
combination board 合成纸板
in combination with 与...联［结］合； 与...协力； 与...共谋
50. intelligence 智能;智慧;理解力 intelligent
He's obviously a man of very high intelligence. 显然他是个非常聪明的人。
The child made a very intelligent comment.那孩子作了很有见地的评论。
Elephants are intelligent animals.象是有灵性的动物。
51. noble 高贵的,高尚的,崇高的 2. 贵族的;显贵的 3.壮丽的,宏伟的 nobleman
His friend is a man of noble mind. 他的朋友是个思想高尚的人。
It was said that he was from a noble family.据说他出身于贵族家庭。
Washington memorial is a noble monument.华盛顿纪念碑是很宏伟的。
52. anger vt. 使发怒 vi. 发怒 n. 怒,生气[U] angry angrily
They don't want to anger their friend for his sake.
他们不愿意为了他的缘故而使他们的朋友生气。
She angers easily.她动辄生气。
Tom shouted in anger.汤姆气忿地叫喊着。
53. suit 适合,中...的意 (不用被动式)与...相配,与...相称; 使合适;使适应[(+to)]
suited adj. 合适的;相称的 suitable adj. 适当的;合适的;适宜的[(+to/for)]
Would Friday morning suit you?星期五早上对你合适吗?
The arrangement suited us both.这个安排对我们两人都合适。
Her speech was well suited to the occasion.她的讲话在这个场合十分得体。
suit oneself 随自己的意愿行事
Please suit yourself.请自便好了
He was just not suitable for the job.他就是不适合干这份工作。
54. warmth n. [U] 温暖 亲切;热情;热烈 warm 温暖的,暖和的
John was touched by the warmth of their welcome.约翰被他们的热烈欢迎所感动。
The day was warm and cloudless.天气温暖而晴朗。
Aunt Sue is a very warm person.苏阿姨是个极为热诚的人。
The fire soon warmed the room.炉火很快使房间暖和起来。
The room is warming up.房间暖和起来了。
55. surgeon physician
56. representation代表,代理;代表权[U]
Our company has no representation in Africa. 本公司在非洲没有代理机构。
They made representations to the college cook about the bad food. 他们向学校厨师抗议伙食太差。
represent 象征;表示
The dove represents peace.鸽子象征和平。
作为...的代表
They said that they represented the committee. 他们说他们代表该委员会。
representative 代表性的,典型的
This case is representative of the attitudes of the police.这个事例典型地反映了警方的态度。
2. 代表的,代理的;议会制的
representative government 代议政体
57. unconscious 不省人事的,失去知觉的 conscious
He injured his head and was unconscious for one hour.他伤着了头部,一个小时没有知觉。
2. 不知道的,未发觉的[F][(+of)]
They were so quiet that he was completely unconscious of their presence.
他们非常安静,他完全不知道他们在场。
3. 无意识的,不知不觉的
an unconscious error无意识犯的错误
不知道;未发觉
He is still unconscious of his mistake.他还是没发觉自己的错误。