词汇(Vocabulary)
thread (v.) : pass through by twisting,turning,or weaving in and out穿过,通过
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pomegranate (n.) : a round fruit with a red,leathery rind and many seeds covered with red,juicy,edible flesh;the bush or small tree that bears it石榴;石榴树
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chant (n.) : a simple liturgical song in which a string of syllables or words is sung to each tune(礼拜仪式唱的)单调的歌
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bier (n.) : a platform or portable framework on which a coffin or corpse is placed棺材架;尸体架
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hack (v.) : break up(land)with a hoe,mattock,etc.(用锄等)翻地,挖(土) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- oblong (adj.) : longer than broad;elongated长方形的
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lumpy (adj.) : full of lumps;covered with lumps多块状物的;凹凸不平的 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
hummocky (a.) : full of or looking like low,rounded hills布满小丘的;似小圆丘的
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derelict (adj.) : deserted by the owner;abandoned;forsaken无主的;被遗弃的
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- lot (n.) : a plot of ground一块地
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undifferentiated (adj.) : without clear qualities or distinctive characteristics无区别的;无显著特点的
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mound (n.) : a heap or bank of earth,sand,etc.built over a grave,in a fortification,etc.土堆;堤;坟堆
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- prickly (adj.) : full of prickles多刺的
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prickly pear : any of a genus of cactus plants having cylindrical or large,flat,oval stem joints and edible fruits仙人掌(属)
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bumpy (adj.) : full of bumps;rough;jolting崎岖不平的;颠簸的;震摇的
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gazelle (n.) : any of various small,swift,graceful antelopes瞪羚 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
hindquarter (n.) : either of the two hind legs and the adjoining loin of a carcass of veal,beef,lamb,etc.;[p1.]the hind part of a four-legged animal(牛、羊、猪等 的)后腿肉;[复](四肢动物的)后躯
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nibble (v.) : take small,cautious,or gentle bites小口地咬;谨慎地咬(啃) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
butt (v.) : strike or push with the head or horns:ram with the head(用头或角)撞击;顶撞
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mid-air (n.) : any point in space,not in contact with the ground or other surface空中;上空
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navvy (n.) : n unskilled laborer,as on canals,roads,etc.劳工;无特殊技术的工人
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sidle (v.) : move sideways,esp.in a shy or stealthy manner(羞怯或偷偷地)侧身行走
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stow (v.) : pack or store away;fill by packing in an orderly way装载;装进;收藏
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municipality n.a city,town. etc.having its own incorporated government for local affairs自治市(或镇)
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ghetto (n.) : (in certain European cities)a section to which Jews were formerly restricted(某些欧洲城市中从前的)犹太人居住区
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sore (adj.) : giving or feeling physical pain;painful疼痛的;感到疼痛的 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
skull-cap (n.) : a light,closefitting,brimless cap,usually worn indoors(室内戴的)无沿便帽
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infest (v.) : overrun or inhabit in large numbers,usually so as to be harmful or bothersome;swarm in or over(虫害等)侵扰;骚扰;蔓延 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
booth (n.) : a stall for the sale of goods,as at markets or fairs(市场或集市上的)货摊;摊店,摊棚
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prehistoric (adj.) : pertaining to ancient times,very old-fashioned老式的;古旧的
warp (v.) : become bent or twisted out of shape变弯曲;变歪 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- frenzied (adj.) : full of uncontrolled excitement疯狂的,狂乱的 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
clamour (v.) : make a loud confused noise or shout;cry out喧嚷,喧嚣,吵闹
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grope (v.) : feel or search about blindly,hesitantly,or uncertainly摸索;探索
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self-contained (adj.) : having within oneself or itself all that is necessary;self-sufficient,as a community自给自足的
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witchcraft (n.) : the power or practices of witches: black magic;sorcery巫术;魔法
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square (adj.[colloq.]) : satisfying;solid;substantial[口]令人满意的;充实的
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conspicuous (adj.) : attracting attention by being unexpected,unusual,outstanding惹人注目的,显眼的
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- grove (n.) : orchard果园
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- legionnaire (n.) : a member of a legion军团的成员
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back-breaking (adj.) : requiring great physical exertion;very tiring费劲的;辛苦的,累人的
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- desolate (adj.) : uninhabited;deserted荒无人烟的,荒凉的 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
lucerne (n.) : a type of plant whose leaves grow in groups of three and which is used for feeding farm animals紫花苜蓿
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fodder (n.) : gorse food for cattle,horses,sheep,etc. as cornstalks,hay and straw (牛、马、羊的)粗饲料;饲草
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yoke (v.) : put a yoke on;join together;link用轭连起;连合;连结 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
harrow (n.) : a heavy frame with spikes or sharp-edged disks,drawn by a horse or tractor and used for breaking up and leveling plowed ground,covering seeds,rooting up weeds,etc.耙
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furrow (n.) : a narrow groove made in the ground by a plow沟,畦;犁沟
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trickle (n.) : the act of trickling;a slow,small flow滴,淌;细流 ; ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
subsoil (n.) : the layer of soil beneath the surface soil底土,下层土, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- mummify (v.) : shrivel or dry up干瘪;枯干;成木乃伊状 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hobble (v.) : go unsteadily,haltingly,etc.蹒跚
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leathery (adj.) : 1ike leather in appearance or texture. tough and flexible(外观或质地)似皮革的;坚韧的,粗硬的
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infuriate (v.) : cause to become very angry;enrage(使)发怒,激怒 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- damnably (adv.) : execrably该诅咒地;极坏地
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packsaddle (n.) : a saddle with fastenings to secure and balance the load carried by a pack animal驮鞍;
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bridle (n.) : a head harness for guiding a horse马勒; 马笼头; 缰绳 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
halter (n.) : a rope,cord,strap,etc.,usually with a headstall,for tying or leading an animal;a bitless headstall,with or without a lead rope缰绳;(马)笼头
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- gut (n.[usu.in pl.]) : the bowels;entrails[常用复]内脏
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plight (n.) : condition or state of affairs;esp.,now, an awkward.sad,or dangerous situation情况;状态;(现尤指)苦境;困境或险境 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- gall (v.) : injure or make sore by rubbing;chafe擦伤,擦痛;磨 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
stork (n.) : any of a family of large,long-legged,mostly old-world wading birds.having a long neck and bill,and related to the herons鹳 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- reach-me-down (adj.[colloq.]) : second-hand or ready-made(衣服)用旧的;别人用过的;现成的
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- khaki (adj.) : made of khaki(cloth)卡其(布)制的
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- squash (v.) : force one’s way;squeeze挤进,挤入
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slump (v.) : have a drooping posture or gait低头弯腰(而行);消沉 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
inquisitive (adj.) : inclined to ask many questions or seek information;eager to learn好询问的;好奇的
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syphilis (n.) : an infectious venereal disease,caused by a spirochete and usually transmitted by sexual intercourse or acquired congenitally梅毒 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
garrison (n.) : troops stationed in a fort or fortified place驻军;卫戍 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- charger (n.) : a horse ridden in battle or on parade战马, 军马 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
短语 (Expressions)
square meal: a complete and satisfying meal美餐丰盛的、令人满足 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
in a cloud: a large number of small things moving through the air as a mass一团
例: a cloud of locusts一群蝗虫
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- get at: to approach or reach到达,得到
例: You have to use a little ladder to get at the jars on the top shelves.你得使用一把小梯才可以拿到架子上面的坛子。 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- next door to: almost the same as几乎
例: Leaving a man to die is next door to murder.让一个人等死无异于谋杀。
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in this connection: while speaking of such things关于这一点,就此而论 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- it doesn’t matter twopence: it doesn’t matter a bit无关紧要
例: It doesn’t matter twopence if he doesn’t accept the invitation. 他接不接受邀请都不要紧。
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