选修8 Module 11. explorer n 探险家(someone who travels into little know regions) explore vt/vi 探索，探测，仔细检查eg. Let us explore the possibilities for improvement. 让我们探索改善的可能性。 exploration n 探测，探究exploration and development 勘探与开发2. annual adj 每年的，年度的 n 年刊eg. They met at an annual convention(大会) in New York. 他们在纽约年会上会面。3. state n 国家，州，情形in a bad / good state 情况糟 / 好in a state 在.状况中 (注意冠词的有无) vt 陈述，声明to state ones argumentIt was stated that 据称， adj 国家的，州的4. depth n 深度get beyond ones depth超出理解能力，做力所不及的事in depth 彻底的，深入的，全面的，广泛的in the depth of 在.的深处 deep adj 深的 adv 深入地as deep as a wall 难以捉摸的deep down (口语)事实上，在感情深处Still waters run deep (谚语)静水则深：比喻学识，感情等不外露者5. extreme adj 极端的，偏激的eg.It is necessary to use extreme caution(谨慎，小心) with chemicals. 接触化学品必须及其小心。 n 极端eg.We had very extreme of weather that weekend. 那个周末我们遭遇了非常极端的天气变化。go to extremes 走极端take sth. to extremes 采取极端行为做某事in the extreme 极度，极端，非常6. adapt v 使适应，使适合 (to make suitable,to adjust)eg.He adapt himself to the cold weather. 他适应了寒冷的天气。adapt (oneself) to sth. (使自己)适应或习惯某事adapt sth. for sth. 把某物改变成某物 adopt v 采用，采纳 (to accept,to take as ones own)7. trap trapped trapped vt 存储，留存，使陷入困境 n 陷阱 fall into a trap8. balance vt 保持平衡，立稳balance sth. on sth. 使某物在某物上保持平衡 n 平衡a alance diet 均衡的饮食keep the balance of nature 保持生态平衡9. set foot on 踏上，进入eg.Dont set foot on the land again. 不要在踏上这片土地。10. promote v 促进，发扬，促销eg.They took part in a campaign to promote awareness(意识) of environmental issues. 他们参加了一项运动以提高环保意识。 v (常与to连用)提升promote sb. (from sth.) (to sth.) 将某人(从.)提升(为.)Our teacher has been promoted to headmaster. 我们的老师已被提升为校长了。11. absence n 缺席，不在，缺少，缺乏eg.Absence of rain caused the plants to die. 雨水的缺少致使植物枯死。absence from school / lecture 缺课，缺勤In the absence of (人)不在时，外出时absence of mind 心不在焉，神经恍惚12. depressing adj 令人抑郁的，令人沮丧的eg.Looking for a job these days can be very depressing. 如今求职可能会非常令人沮丧。 depress vt 压抑，使沮丧eg.His sad news depressed us all day.他的不幸消息令我们整天难过。13. discourage v 试图阻止，劝阻discourage sb. from doing sth. 劝阻/阻止某人做某事 v 使丧失勇气，使气馁eg.If you meet with any difficulties in your study,dont be discouraged. 如果你在学习中遇到什么困难，不要灰心。14. in case of 以防，万一eg.In case of rain,they cant go. 万一下雨，他们就不去了。In that case 在那种情况下In any case 无论如何In no case 决不In the case of 就.来说，至于15. privilege n 荣幸，荣耀，特权have the privilege of doing / to do 有权/有幸做It is/was a privilege to do 做.是一种荣幸/特权eg.I hope to have the privilege of working with them again. 我希望有幸与他们再度合作。16. commercial adj 商业的，营利的 commerce n 贸易，商业commerce and finance 商业与财务17. nuclear adj 原子能的，核能的a nuclear power station 一座核电站 n 核武器，有核国家18. crew n (全体)船员 vi/vt (使)当船员eg.Will you crew for me in the race? 你愿意在比赛中充当我的队员么？19. pure adj干净的，纯洁的，纯粹的eg.She was dressed in pure white clothes. 她穿着纯白的衣服。20. inspiration n 灵感，鼓舞eg.Indias myths(神话) and songs are the inspiration for her books. 印度的神话语歌曲是她著书的灵感源泉。 inspirational adj 鼓舞人心的，带有灵感的友情提示：部分文档来自网络整理，供您参考！文档可复制、编制，期待您的好评与关注！ /