词汇第二讲+（2009北大考博英语辅导班）

第二讲：名词解析 第二讲：名词解析 In many schools, students don't have sufficient access to the library. Way/approach/solution/answer/ Last time I ran across her by accident. He asked no one's permission or advice; he did it on his own account. Give us an account of what happened. Let us try to use our intellect to the greatest advantage. The great advantage we have over them is that they are weak and sentimental. Benefit/gain/upper hand interest/profit/harvest/crop/earnings/returns Mr. Smith had taken advantage of his position. What changes they will make nobody knows, but there is something in the air. The channel came on the air every morning at seven. His aim is to win the game. Purpose/intention/goal/end/target/objective/motive/destination/prospect Caught in the act, he had no alternative but to confess. *Although he is only an amateur photographer, he is one of the best. Try looking at this affair from a different angle. view/opinion/belief/attitude/impression/notion/idea/thought/conception/judgment theory/outlook Close analysis of sales figures shows clear regional variations. In the final analysis I think our sympathy lies with the heroine of the play He has an appetite for hard work. This is a new approach to language teaching. He worked on the assembly line at the local car factory. This is an attack on the government’s policies. They made no attempt at escaping. On the average, there are twenty boys present every day. I am glad to see the back of him. She cycled too fast round the corner, lost her balance and fell off. On the basis of our sales forecasts we may begin to make a profit next year. The policemen are on their beat. I'm writing on behalf of my mother, to express her thanks for your gift. On behalf all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement. The reward goes to those who have done their bit for the country. I haven’t had a bite all morning. He paid 40 pounds for board and lodging. The governing body of the school is/are concerned about it. He scarcely has enough money to keep body and soul together. The government is determined to put a brake on the public spending. Ignorance acts as a brake to progress. It is a breakthrough in cancer research. We should not doubt his capability. Capability/ability/skill/power/talent/capacity/competency/efficiency Familiarity breeds contempt. This area is developing by leaps and bounds. You need brains to become a university professor. There are no bounds to his ambition. Limit/ confine/ restriction /border /boundary/ edge/ brink /fringe /brim A bird in hand is worth two in bush. You are burning the candle at both ends. They left the child in a friend’s care. In any case I shall return in a day or two. He doesn't dare to leave the house in case he should be recognized. In no case should you do anything that will harm your health. I have no cash on me ----- may I pay by cheque? You are not to build castles in the air and idle your time away. Children like to be the center of attention. In 1923 I was in charge of the trade union work of the Communist Party. charge The charge against him was severe. Sentence/ accusation/ persecution/ guilt/trial/ condemnation/indict /judgment First prize in the competition will be a meal at the restaurant of your choice. This local evening paper has a circulation of twenty-five thousand. The ceremony was brought to a close by the singing of the national anthem. The only clue to the identity of the murderer was a half-smoked cigarette. A good employer gives hints to his or her employees without interfering with their creativity. comment I'm afraid I can't comment on your work just yet. Remark criticism / judgment / decision / evaluation / criterion/ standard / remark Their views have nothing in common with Marxist dialectical materialism You may know a friend by the company he keeps. I’ll stay here and keep you company. She is lovely beyond compare. This one costs more but is really cheaper by comparison. I have done little this year in comparison with what I did last year. Corruption has become a public concern. You may borrow the book on condition that you do not lend it to anyone else. I'll tell you in strict confidence; you must never speak of it to anyone about it. We hoped that you should have confidence in each other again. He asked me many questions in connection with life in Britain. We hadn't enough money to pay our bus fare, and in consequence we had to walk. In consequence of your bad work I am forced to dismiss you. The plan is at present under consideration by the Minister of Education. He received five hundred dollars in consideration of his services. We must make sure we have taken into consideration all the relevant facts. Students must be brought into contact with now ideas. I feel nothing but contempt for people who treat children so cruelly. While in Europe, the tourists enjoyed to their heart's content the weather, the food and the theatre. His actions are in direct contradiction to his words. It was a long time before they got the flood water under control. He wrote Lester that he would like to have a talk with him at his convenience. Alice sat in the corner of the room listening to the radio. They have bought the green house on the corner. We are determined to obtain our rights at all costs. You have to stay here a couple of hours. It was a matter of course that she should be asked to take the chair. You needn't ask him to come; he'll come as a matter of course. In the course of their investigation they made a discovery that helped to solve a six-year-old mystery. I will consider the matter and let you know my answer in due course. Why don't you make arrangements to buy the car on credit? His improved performance does credit to his trainer. It is not my custom to give in. Custom / habit / use / practice / manner / way / pattern / tendency / fashion / routine nature/ style/ way They were speaking daggers at each other at the international conference. The damage to the house caused by the storm took several days to repair. Destruction/ damage / harm / ruin / injury/ bruise / impact / spoil / wrong /pain agony/ distress/ grief/ hurt / impair/ abuse/ plague / epidemic debris/trash/junk/rubbish/litter I am still in the dark about where he is. Smoking is a danger to health. The police have not found the runaway to date. (so far) Much of the information in that book is now out of date. One of these days he will realize what a fool he’s been. I had one of those days: my train was late and I lost my wallet. Soldiers huddled together in the dead of the winter. I always try to avoid being in debt to anyone. He made a New Year decision to give up smoking. Steel production has been on the decline in these countries. She has also affected but to a lesser degree. I agree with you to some/a certain degree. By degrees their friendship grew into love. The Queen appeared on the balcony, to the delight of all the onlookers. The naughty boy takes a great delight in pulling the dog's tail. Demand for fish this month exceeds supply. That book is very much in demand, it is a bestseller. There is no denying the fact that the Internet has changed the world. Your son is the despair of all his teachers. After repeated failures, he gave up the attempt in despair. It is worthwhile dealing with this in detail. He refused to go into detail (s) about his plans. It is a teacher’s devotion to her task. We were amazed by the rich variety of commodities on display. It is your duty to go. Duty/work/job/chore/assignment/charge/function/obligation/responsibility/office/role Business/job/vocation/occupation/task/assignment/position/labor/industry/employment/effort I made out three figures moving in the distance. She always kept him at a distance. TV is a welcome distraction after a hard day’ The television station is supported by donations from foundations and other sources. Don't worry; he will come back without doubt. The truth of the story is in doubt. No doubt he means to help, but in fact he just gets in the way. He goes on duty at 8 a. m. and comes off duty at five p. m. We are in the line of duty, so you can call me later. What on earth do you mean? His few belongings make it possible for him to move from place to place with ease. He soon put his humble visitors at ease. It is an economy to buy good shoes: they cost more, but they last much longer than cheap ones. The acid has no effect on the metal. Since 1975 the forty hour work week has been in effect. The new regulation does not go into effect until the first of March. A sentence of ten years' imprisonment on a person of eighty is in effect a life sentence. He is not likely to give effect to his threat. We tried again and again, but to no effect. A rumor was spread around to the effect that the firm was in financial difficulties. I will make every effort to arrive on time. It is hard, but it’s worth the effort. Too little emphasis was placed on the safety regulations. Some plays are so successful that they run for years on end. I must warn you that my patience is almost at an end. I've warned you no end of times not to touch that machine. I hope that everything will turn out all right in the end. He had approached every friend and acquaintance for help in vain, and now he was at his wit's end. The government is determined to put an end to terrorism. When the reception came to an end, they were reluctant to leave the hall. There are very few exceptions to this rule. The exception proves the rule. I may not go to Europe, but in any event, I will visit you during the summer. In the event that our team wins, there will be a celebration. Here is what you must do in the event of my death. There wasn’t enough evidence to prove him guilty. The money they took with them was considerably in excess of what they needed. He drinks to excess. There is no excuse for such behavior. The Republican party came into existence in 1854. So far as is known, the original manuscripts of Shakespeare's plays are no longer in existence. He became a brilliant scholar but only at the expense of his health. I feel a sense of satisfaction and gratitude beyond expression. She gave full expression to her sadness. They are discriminated against to a greater or lesser extent in our country. I consider such conduct despicable to the extreme. The manager knew of the unpunctuality of some of the employees, but closed his eyes to it. In my mind's eye I can still see my old home, with the roses over the door. I did not see the accident. It was all over within the twinkling of an eye. Mr. Brown told John to keep an eye on the store while he was out. . In your father’s eyes you are still a child. In the experiment we kept a watchful eye on the developments and recorded every detail. He remained calm even in the face of such obvious danger. I told the boys that they were wrong but they laughed to my face. They must comply in good faith with these just demands. I’ve lost faith in that fellow. You cannot expect your friends to trust you if you don't keep faith with them. Her fame will abide for sure. Reputation/ recognition / renown / distinction / idolatry She took a fancy to the house as soon as she saw it. Long skirts for women are no longer in fashion. Her letters were always heavily underlined, after/in the fashion of her mother. I have no fault to find with what you've done. She is generous to a fault. Are you in favor of women taking part in politics? A high-school diploma is in your favor when you apply for a job. He left an hour earlier for fear of missing his train. Knowing he had many enemies, he went about in fear of his life. The children hid in the house and ate their fill. Jim is a nice boy but he'll never set the world on fire. The doctor told Mr. Smith that he must watch his diet if he doesn't want to play with fire. We have all your particulars on file. They went out in single file. That traffic regulation hasn't been in force very long. The new constitution went into force July 1, 1867. They occupied by force the whole territory of the country. Don’t make so much fuss over the children. In Europe in general the numbers of traveling families are declining. He caught a glimpse of her face as she ran past. He blew out the candle at one go. He was excused on the ground(s) of his illness. Our hopes fell to the ground. You must be on your guard against swindlers. His seemingly easy question caught her off guard. A mounted policeman rode at the head of the procession. He's sometimes bad-tempered but he's a good fellow at heart. Every artist knows in his heart that he is saying something to the public. Everyone learnt the poem by heart. I wish with all my heart that we had never embarked upon this task. The thief ran off with an angry crowd at his heels. Famine often follows on the heels of war Courageous people think quickly and act without hesitation. The calm sea gave no hint of the storm that was coming. He became very weak after this heart-attack, so he had to ask for a sick leave. I called in the hope of finding her at home. You can take a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink. I made that statement in ignorance of the true facts of the case. This book has made a great impact on its readers. He made an excellent impression on us. I was under the impression that you were coming tomorrow. There has been an improvement in the weather. This year’s car is an improvement on the last year’s model. The author of the book has shown his remarkably keen insight into human nature. Intellect/ insight / perception / understanding/ comprehension / wisdom / intuition/ingenuity/ingenuousness/ imagination/ fancy/ conception/ concept He know the ins and outs of the problem. The fun of playing the game was a greater incentive than the prize. The industry of the little ants is wonderful to behold! The author of the book has shown his remarkably keen insight into human nature. Genius is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration. I have no intension of coming to this place again! All work no play makes Jack a dull boy. He is a jack of all trades and he just doesn’t care to know them well. To the best of my knowledge, he did very well in his previous job. The dangerous wild animal is still at large in the quiet countryside. By and large, the company has been good to me. Mary is right, and so are you, at least to some extent. He was not in the least angry with me. You can take the books with you and read them at your leisure. After a long journey they arrived at length in Naples. I would go to any length to help a person in distress. Please analyze it in the light of the principles discussed. Recent research has shed/cast/thrown new light on the causes of the disease. In the light of your remarks, we rejected her offer. His actions were not in line with his beliefs. He is a bit of a snob ---- won’t speak to the likes of me. I don't know what I can do about it. I'm completely at a loss. Her departure was a heavy loss to her orchestra. She saw a notice “ apartment to let”. Let/rents/lease/charter/contract/agreement/transaction/deal A/the majority of people were in favor of the proposal. He appears to be strong and healthy, but, as a matter of fact he suffers from a very weak heart. By all means try the medicine if you think it will do you any good. She regarded her marriage merely as a means to an end. The monument was erected in memory of the people who devoted their lives to the country. The doctor told the patient that he was definitely on the mend and could get up soon. I am not sure of the exact location of the café. Location/position/place/area/zone/territory/district/section/neighborhood/spot/site/situation They were lost at sea, at the mercy of wind and weather. All the things I had packed so carefully were soon in a dreadful mess. Please bear in mind what I have just said. The story you have just told brings to mind a strange thing that once happened to me. Where is my umbrella? Somebody must have taken it away by mistake. mood I am not in the ______ for joking. sentiment / emotion / mood/ feeling / sentimentality /sensation / sense / sensitivity/temperament/disposition Japanese cameras are, for the most part, of excellent quality. You'll get 65, at the most, for that bike. ' He wishes to make the most/best of his opportunity. Some people are quick-tempered by nature. No matter what the source may be, electricity is identical in nature. In ancient Greece, the Olympic games were in the nature of a national event with a strong religious color. I don’t live in luxury, but I enough to satisfy my needs. If need be (if necessary), I can do extra work at the weekend. My children are always getting on my nerves. We have to leave for America at short notice. The office will close at five from May 1st until further notice. No one took the slightest notice of him. A (large) number of problems have arisen. The number of books stolen from the library is large. The debate had to be postponed, on occasion of the illness of one of the principal speakers. Some of us are of the opinion that cars contribute to air pollution in cities. The boss has a high/low/bad/good opinion of her. In my opinion, population expansion has become the great obstacle to economic progress. We found ourselves in opposition to several colleagues on this issue. Despite all his talent, he is not much of an actor. Mother's only objection to our going out was that it was too late. He has all his suits made on order. He left early in order that he should/would/might arrive on time. They mostly live on the outskirts of a town. Do you mean you have left her to do that on her own? He’d like a car of his own. I could scarcely keep pace with the new discoveries in biology. What he said is a pack of lies. She went to great pains to see that all her guests were provided with whatever they needed. Great pains have been taken to ensure the safety of the passengers. Panic swept through the swimmers as they caught sight of a huge shark approaching menacingly. Tension/ Excitement / Fear/ Nervousness / fuss / ado/ chaos / confusion/ turmoil riot/ anxiety For my part, I don’t mind where we eat. His success was due in part to luck. We all have a part to play in the fight against crime. When I was about twelve, I suddenly developed a great passion for writing poetry. They walked the path every morning. Path/route/line/road/track/trail/way/journey/excursion/voyage/trip We hope that our country will always be in peace with all other countries. What is the penalty for speeding? I wish you were here now so that I might thank you in person. I hope you will leave all the books in the library in place. She couldn’t attend the meeting so her assistant took her place. He seems to take (a) great pleasure in doing such things. She was just on the point of going away when Betty came in. As I was in a hurry I asked him to come to the point at once. There's no point in arguing further. He made an excellent speech, and everything he said was to the point. Let us suppose that you are in the position of a parent. It is important to keep in practice. If you don’t play, you will get out of practice. We've made our plans, and now we must bring them into practice. effect force power practice Practice makes perfect. He signed his name in the presence of two witnesses. The child showed great presence of mind by grabbing the falling baby. courage / calmness / presence / bravery / boldness / will/ willpower Let's leave things as they are for the present, even though we may have a change later on. Not only are the proposals impracticable; they are wrong in principle. Many people are opposed to the sale of arms on principle. Matters like this are best discussed in private. They are privileged people in the society. Privilege/ right/ liberty/ freedom/advantage/license/ honor The movement has been in progress for several years. The size of the furniture should be in proportion to the size of the room. The prospects of fin