牛津高中英语2020年新版 必修一 词汇表

牛津高中英语2020年新版必修一词汇
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Oxford High School English 2020 New n Vocabulary List Required One
Wordlist 1 (by unit)
Note: This table includes new words and phrases contained in reading articles and discourse exercises in each unit。

but does not include nal language and ns。

Words marked with * are vocabulary beyond the "General High School English Curriculum Standards (2017 n)".
Individual / ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl / n。

person adj。

alone。

individual (3)
Potential / pəˈtenʃl / n。

potential。

possibility adj。

potential。

possible (2)
Character / ˈkærəktə (r) / n。

quality。

character。

features。

character。

text (3)
r / ˈsiːniə (r) / adj。

secondary (enrolling students aged 11 or 13)。

high level。

elderly (3)
n。

higher level (or status) person。

older person。

high-level athlete (2)
Ahead / əˈhed / adv。

(time。

space) forward。

ahead (5)
r / ˈdʒuːniə (r) / adj。

(school) set up for children under 11 or 13.lower status (or level)。

young (5)
Path / pɑːθ / n。

road。

path。

way to success (2)
Challenge / ˈtʃælɪndʒ / n。

& vt。

Challenge。

n (2)
Thinking / ˈθɪŋkɪŋ / n。

thinking。

thinking。

idea (2)
Forward / ˈfɔːwəd / adv。

forward。

forward。

progress。

advance (5)
Positive / ˈpɒzətɪv / adj。

Positive and optimistic。

good。

positive (2)
Independent / ˌɪndɪˈpendənt / adj。

Autonomous。

independent。

self-reliant (5)
Lie in exist in。

lie in (2)
Focus / ˈfəʊkəs / n。

focus。

emphasis vt。

& vi。

Concentrate (6)
Rise to be able to handle (2)
Detail / ˈdiːteɪl / n。

details。

specific n (6)
Acquire / əˈkwaɪə (r) / vt。

Obtain。

get (2)
As a result of due to (6)
Effort refers to the n of energy towards achieving a goal or attempting something。

Tips are practical pieces of advice or ns
that can be helpful。

Advance means progress or improvement。

and can also refer to moving forward physically。

Base can be
used as a verb to mean building something on a n or relying on something as a basis。

and as a noun it can refer to a n or headquarters。

Amazing describes something that is surprising or impressive。

Remind means to bring something to someone's n again。

or to help them remember something。

Stick to means to remain committed to something or to continue doing something consistently。

Confidence refers to trust in oneself or in others。

and proposal refers to a n or idea put forward for n。

Making a difference means having an impact or effect on something。

while aiming refers to setting a goal or objective and working towards it。

Making the most of something means taking full advantage of it。

and resource refers to a source of support or assistance。

Style refers to a particular way of doing things。

and technique refers to
a specific skill or method。

Facility can refer to a place or equipment used for a particular purpose。

and workshop is a place
where people gather to learn or discuss a topic。

Equal means having the same value or importance。

and nal refers to someone who is skilled or knowledgeable in a particular field。

Attitude refers to a person's perspective or outlook。

and goal refers to a desired e or achievement。

Material refers to a substance or matter。

and balance means to weigh the importance of different factors or
to maintain stability。

A poster is a printed advertisement or notice displayed in a public place。

and improve means to make something better or more effective.
Unit 1
Hosts are responsible for organizing and hosting events。

They are expected to be well-rounded and knowledgeable in us areas such as logy。

which can be tough。

They should also be able to handle any unexpected ns。

such as setting an alarm or dealing with ns from guests。

Fortunately。

over time。

hosts can gain experience and learn how to handle any n that may arise。

When planning an event。

hosts have the n to choose een different activities。

such as enjoying butter pudding or playing
rugby。

They can also consider calligraphy as a way to attract guests。

Last but not least。

hosts should be aware of the time of day when hosting events。

They should know that a.m。

refers to the morning。

while p.m。

refers to the afternoon。

Unit 2
Birds build their nests on the roof。

where they can be safe from predators。

However。

they still have to battle the elements and other animals。

When it comes to human nships。

it's important to see eye to eye with others。

especially teenagers who may be going through a lot of n and anxiety。

It's important to approach them with care and understanding。

and to avoid arguments。

In order to ce n and anxiety。

it's important to rate ns and evaluate them objectively。

This can help us to better understand the n and make informed ns.
Shoot can mean to run or move quickly in a certain n。

to fire
a weapon。

or to take photographs。

Shooting up refers to something growing or increasing rapidly。

A spot can refer to a pimple or blemish on the skin。

or a n or place。

A target is an object or person aimed at for attack。

or a goal to be achieved。

Anger is a feeling of strong displeasure or hostility。

Mental refers to the mind or intellect。

while adult is a person who has reached maturity。

To desire is to strongly want or wish for something。

Struggle can mean to fight or contend with something。

or to make a great effort。

Rough describes something that is difficult。

uneven。

or imprecise。

A breakdown is a failure or collapse。

often in a nship or machinery。

Regular means occurring frequently or at fixed intervals。

Calm can be a ver
b meaning to make peaceful or quiet。

or an adjective describing a state of tranquility。

To view something is to look at it。

while thinking something through means to consider it thoroughly。

Concern is worry or anxiety。

and to back down is to admit defeat or concede。

Normal refers to something that is typical or expected。

Stress is pressure or n。

and to emphasize or highlight something is to stress it。

An editor is a person who prepares written material for n。

To argue is to debate or dispute。

while skin refers to the outer covering of the body or the hide of an animal。

Design can mean to plan or create something。

or the art of designing。

A forum is a place for n or debate。

and an expert is a person who has specialized knowledge or skill in a certain area.
Likely means something that is probable or expected to happen。

It is a word used to describe the possibility of something occurring.
Unique means that something is one-of-a-kind or unlike anything else。

It is a word used to describe something that is special or has a distinct quality.
Passive means that someone is not actively participating or engaging in something。

It is a word used to describe someone who is not taking n or being assertive.
Performance refers to the act of doing something。

such as a task or a job。

It can also refer to a public display or n。

such as a musical performance or a play.
To cheer someone up means to make them feel happier or more positive。

It is a way of encouraging someone who may be feeling down or discouraged.
The press refers to the media。

such as newspapers。

magazines。

and news outlets。

It can also refer to the people who work in the media industry.
Eager means to be enthusiastic or excited about something。

It is a word used to describe someone who is looking forward to an event or activity.
Youth refers to the time in a person's life when they are young。

typically een childhood and adulthood。

It can also refer to young people as a group.
Adventure refers to an exciting or unusual experience。

often involving risk or danger。

It is a word used to describe an exciting journey or experience.
To be on someone's back about something means to constantly nag or bother them about a particular issue or problem.
A kangaroo is a type of marsupial that is native to Australia。

It is known for its powerful hind legs and ability to jump long distances.
Flexible means that something is able to bend or move easily。

It is a word used to describe something that is adaptable or able to change.
An account can refer to a n or n of something。

It can also refer to a financial account。

such as a bank account or credit card account.
Rent refers to the payment made for the use of a property or item。

It can also refer to the act of renting or leasing something.
Grocery refers to food and household items that are sold in a store。

It can also refer to the store itself.
Secure means that something is safe or protected。

It is a word used to describe something that is not at risk of harm or danger.
To graduate means to successfully complete a program of study。

typically at a college or university。

A graduate is someone who has completed this program of study.
To gather means to come together or collect something。

It is a word used to describe the act of bringing things or people together in one place.
An emergency refers to a sudden and unexpected n that requires immediate n。

It is a word used to describe a crisis or urgent n.
A volunteer is someone who offers to do something without being paid or obligated to do so。

It is a word used to describe someone who is offering their time or services for free.
A pipe can refer to a smoking pipe or a musical instrument。

It is a word used to describe a tube-shaped object.
A figure can refer to a number or a person。

It can also refer to the shape or form of something.
Downtown refers to the central business district of a city。

It can also refer to the area of a city where there are many shops。

restaurants。

and entertainment venues.
To draw something out of something means to extract or remove it from another thing。

It is a word used to describe the act of taking something out of something else.
An n can refer to a medical re or a business process。

It is a word used to describe the act of performing a task or activity.
Unit 3
Lap refers to the upper part of the legs。

A teller is someone who works as a cashier or a narrator。

Scene can refer to a setting in a play or a movie。

a n。

or a spectacle。

Flat can be a noun meaning an apartment or an adjective meaning something that is level or deflated。

Response refers to a reply or a n.
The phrase "on the rocks" means that a nship is in trouble and may be on the verge of collapsing。

Awkward describes something or someone that is clumsy。

embarrassing。

or difficult to deal with。

Sight refers to one's n or the act of seeing。

"Out of one's sight" means something or someone is no longer visible to them。

Original can mean something that is the first of its kind。

unique or
creative。

Medium can refer to a method or tool for disseminating n。

or something that is of average size。

Social media refers to online platforms for social n。

"Make it" means to be able to attend an event。

arrive on time or achieve success。

Horrible means something that is shocking。

terrible or extremely bad。

Chat means to have a casual n。

A café is a small restaurant or coffee shop。

Recover can mean to regain health or return to normal。

Respond means to answer or react to something。

Loss refers to losing something or someone。

or experiencing financial loss。

"At a loss" means to be confused or unsure。

Judge can mean to evaluate or criticize。

or refer to a legal nal。

"In the wrong" means to be at fault or responsible for something。

Apologize means to express regret or say sorry。

ur refers to one's ns。

demeanor or attitude。

Case can mean a specific n or example。

a legal case or a container。

"In any case" means regardless of the circumstances。

Frank means to be honest or direct。

Definitely means without a doubt or certainly.
Trick means to deceive or cheat someone。

It can also refer to a clever or cunning act or a magic trick.
Let go of means to release or relinquish something。

It can also mean to。

holding onto something or to abandon it.
Ignore means to pay no n to something or to disregard it.
Suffer can mean to endure pain or hardship。

or to experience a decline in quality.
Misunderstand means to fail to understand something correctly。

often resulting in n or n.
Contact can refer to both the act of communicating with someone and the state of being in touch with them.
Explode can mean to burst or break apart lently。

or to suddenly express strong ns like anger or excitement.
Generous means to be kind or giving。

often to a fault.
Count on means to rely on or trust someone or something.
Eat away at means to gradually erode or destroy something。

often through n or decay.
Shallow refers to something that is not deep or profound。

often used to describe a person's understanding or knowledge.
A blog is a type of website or online platform where someone can share their thoughts。

ideas。

or experiences.
To come een two people or things means to damage or strain their nship.
In person means to meet or interact with someone face to face。

rather than through a screen or other medium.
A theme is a central topic or idea that runs through a piece of art or literature.
A slave is a person who is owned by someone else and forced to work for them without pay.
A raft is a flat。

floating structure made of logs or other materials.
A high point refers to the most interesting or enjoyable part of something.
Through thick and thin means to stick by someone or something no matter what challenges or difficulties arise.
An n is a personal belief or view on a particular topic or issue.
In one's n means from someone's own perspective or point of view.
Quality can refer to someone's character or traits。

as well as the level of excellence or value of something.
Basis refers to the n or underlying reason for something.
Respect means to hold someone or something in high regard。

often due to their qualities or achievements.
To get over something means to e it or return to a normal state after experiencing a difficult n.
Efficient means to be effective or productive。

often using the least amount of resources possible.
Extra means nal or beyond what is expected or necessary.
To bring out something means to reveal or highlight it。

often in a positive way.
Measure can mean to assess or estimate something。

as well
as a plan or n taken to achieve a particular goal.
n is the act of thinking deeply about something。

or the image or idea that comes to mind when one thinks deeply about
something。

People often seek n in order to escape the problems and difficulties of their daily lives。

n can help to smooth out these problems and make them easier to deal with。

It is meant to benefit individuals by providing them with comfort and joy.
However。

failure can also be a part of n。

It is important to take on failure in full measure。

as it can be a moment of learning and growth。

Indeed。

well-meaning individuals recognize the thoroughness of n and the importance of facing one's failures.
Death is a part of life。

and it is often panied by company and crowds of people。

Poets often admire the beauty of life and the richness of experiences。

such as the taste of wine.
In Unit 4.we learn about skipping tasks or activities。

such as skipping breakfast or skipping a meeting。

Yogurt is a popular food item that some people may faint at the sight or smell of。

If someone does faint。

it is important to pass out immediately in order to receive medical n.
Concentrate refers to the act of focusing one's n or thoughts on a specific task or subject。

Sex refers to an individual's logical n as male or female。

Extreme can mean something that is very severe or intense。

or it can refer to a feeling or r that is far outside of what is considered normal。

Slim can be used as a verb to describe the act of losing weight or ing thinner。

or as an adjective to describe someone who is thin or something that is small or narrow。

To slim down means to lose weight。

Per cent is a term used to indicate a n of something as a n of 100.Concerned can mean worried or us。

or it can refer to someone who is interested or invested in a particular issue。

Effect refers to the result or impact of a particular n or event。

Side effect refers to an unintended consequence of a particular n or n。

To prove something is to demonstrate or provide evidence that it is true or accurate。

Slightly means to a small degree or extent。

Diet can refer to a specific eating plan or the act of restricting one's food intake。

n refers to the nutrients and substances that are necessary for the body to n properly。

n can mean the purpose or role of something。

or it can refer to the n or performance of a particular system or process。

To take in means to absorb or consume
something。

Energetic refers to someone who has a lot of energy or enthusiasm。

Effective means something that is successful in achieving its intended purpose。

To get into shape means to improve one's physical fitness and overall health。

Frightened means to be scared or afraid。

Within refers to being inside a particular time frame or physical space。

Rather can mean instead or to a greater extent。

Aspect refers to a particular feature or facet of something。

Pressure can refer to mental stress or strain。

or it can mean a demand or n placed on someone。

To contribute means to play a role in causing or producing something。

or to give something to a particular cause or effort。

To contribute to something means to help bring it about or make it happen。

In the short/long term refers to a particular time frame。

either immediate or over an extended d。

Memory refers to the ability to retain and recall n。

Digital refers to something that is related to numbers or is represented in numerical form.
Series refers to a sequence of events or items that are presented one after the other。

Show off means to display or exhibit something。

often with the n of impressing others。

External describes something that is from outside or located on the
outside。

Strength refers to the power or ability of someone or something。

Talent is a natural ability or skill that a person possesses。

often in a specific area。

Piano is a musical instrument with keys that produce sound when struck by hammers。

To take pride in something means to feel proud or pleased about it.
Attack is an act of n or criticism towards someone or something。

It can be both a verb and a noun。

Amount refers to the quantity or total of something。

le is a plan or timetable for activities。

often used in a work or academic setting。

Negative means unfavorable or harmful。

Plastic can refer to a material that is flexible and can be molded into different shapes。

or to any object made of this material。

Surgery is a medical re that involves cutting the body to treat a n or disease。

Plastic surgery is a type of surgery that involves altering a person's appearance for aesthetic reasons。

Campus is the grounds of a college or university。

Guy is a colloquial term for a man or boy。

Treatment refers to the medical care or n given to someone who is ill or injured。

n means the act of adding something or the result of adding something。

In n means also or furthermore。

Saying refers to a proverb or a wise
statement。

Hang over means to worry or be us about something that may happen。

Jeans are a type of pants made of denim fabric。

Male refers to someone or something that is logically male or masculine。

Female refers to someone or something that is logically female or feminine。

To guard against something means
to take ns to prevent it from happening。

Beauty refers to the quality of being pleasing to the senses or the eye。

To fight a
losing battle means to try to achieve something that is unlikely to succeed。

To live up to something means to meet or exceed ns。

To end up means to ultimately e or be in a certain n。

n refers to
the current trends or styles in clothing and accessories。

Shadow is a dark area or shape created by an object blocking the light.
Content refers to the n or material that is presented in a particular medium。

such as a book。

website。

or video。

It can include text。

images。

videos。

and other forms of media。

Good content should be informative。

engaging。

and relevant to the target audience.
Individuality is the unique set of characteristics and traits that make each person who they are。

It includes things like personality。

interests。

values。

and beliefs。

Embracing and expressing one's individuality is important for personal growth and fulfillment.
Achievement refers to the successful n of a task or goal。

It can be a personal or nal plishment。

big or small。

Achievements can be a source of pride and n。

and can help build one's confidence and self-esteem.
An app。

short for n。

is a are program designed to perform a specific task or n。

Apps can be downloaded and installed on mobile devices。

computers。

and other electronic devices。

They can be used for a variety of purposes。

from entertainment and n to productivity and n.。