Unit2 Words and expressions--高二英语(上教版2020选择性必修第三册)

wait because of a problem that makes something slow
or late 延迟（ 或耽搁、拖延)的时间
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applicant
n. a person who makes a formal request for something (=
applies for it ), especially for a job ,a place at a college or a
authority so that they can study or consider
提交；呈递( 文件、建议等)
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platform
n. the raised flat area beside the track at a train
station where passengers get on or off the train
站台：月台
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slip
v. to put something somewthere quickly,quitedly and
easily
迅速放置；悄悄塞；愉愉放
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folder
n.a cardboard or plastic cover for holding loose
papers, etc.
on its back
鲨鱼
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flu
n.an infectious disease like a very bad cold, that
causes fever, pains and weakness
流行性感冒；流感
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virus
n. a living thing, too small to be seen without a
they are likely to behave or act in a particular way
倾向;偏好
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abnormal
adj different from what is usual or expected,
especially in a way that is worrying, harmful or
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loan
n. the act of lending something: the state of being lent
借出：贷给：被借出
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reputation
n. the opinion that people have about what somebody
/ something is like, based on what has happened in
短暂的;暂时的；临时的
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resist
v. to refuse to accept something and try to stop it
from happening
抵制；阻挡
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load
n.a large number or amount of somebody / something 大量：许多
is made （评判或作决定的）标准，准则，原则
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mask
n.a covering for part or all of the face, worn to hide
or protect it
面具；面罩
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submit
v. to give a document, proposal, etc. to somebody in
university,etc. 申请人（ 尤指求职、进高等院校等）
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pour
v (of rain fall heavily
（雨）倾盆而下
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laptop
n.a small computer that can work with a battery and
be easily carried
便携式电脑；笔记本电脑
文件夹；纸夹
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initial
n. the first letter of a person's name （名字的)首字母
adj. happening at the beginning;first 最初的；开始的；
第一的
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guilty
adj. feeling ashamed because you have done something that
you know is wrong or have not donesomething that you
should have done 感到内疚的；感到惭愧的
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tube
n.the underground railway system in London
伦敦地下铁道
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exhibition
n. the act of showing something, for example works of
coins and often also paper money, cards, etc,
used especially by women 钱包，皮夹子（尤指女用的
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licence
n.an official document that shows that permission has
been given to do,own or use something
永久的：永恒的；长久的
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possession
n.something that you own or have with you 个人财产
：私人物品
the state of having or owning something 具有；拥有
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annoyed
adj.slightly angry
恼怒的；生气的；烦恼的
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currency
n. the fact that something is used or accepted by a lot
of people 通用；流行；流传
the system of money that a country uses 通货；货币
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tendency
n. if somebody / something has a particular tendency,
a feeling of responsibility or worry that is dificult to deal with（责任
或忧虑的 )沉重感 something that is being carried (usually in large
amounts) by a person, vehicle, etc， 负载；负荷
that you can see yourself when you look in it
镜子
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jazz
n. a type of music with strong rhythms, in which the
players often make up the music as they are playing
the past 名誉；名声
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precious
adj. rare and worth a lot of money
珍奇的；珍稀的
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vase
n.a container made of glass, etc., useed for holding
cut flowers or as a decorative object
上教版 选必二
Unit 2：Things that matter
Words and expressions
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sentimental
adj.connected with your emotions, rather than reason
情感的（非理性的）
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mirror
n. a piece of special flat glass that reflects images, so
烟叶；烟草
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astonish
v. to surprise somebody very much
使十分惊讶；使大为惊奇
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criterion
n. (pl. criteria) a standard or principle by which
something is judged, or with the help of which a decision
许可证；执照
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diamond
n. a clear precious stone of pure carbon, the hardest
substance known
金刚石；钻石
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receptionist
n. a person whose job is to deal with people arriving
not wanted 不正常的；反常的；变态的；畸形的
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hazardous
ad. involving risk or danger, especially to somebody's
health or safety
危险的：有害的
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purse
n. a small bag made of leather, plastic, etc. for carrying
at or telephoning a hotel, an office building.a doctor’s
surgery;etc. 接待员
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fright
n. a feeling of fear
惊吓；恐怖
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shark
n.a large sea fish with sharp teeth and a pointed fin
art, to the public
展览；展出
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gallery
n.a room or building for showing works of
art,especially to the public
（艺术作品）陈列室，展览馆;画廊
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delay
n. a period of time when somebody / something has to
爵士乐
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tank
n.a large container for holding liquid or gas
（贮放液体或气体的）箱，槽，罐
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reluctant
adj. hesitating before doing something because you do
not want to do it or because you are not sure that it is
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dimension
n.an aspect, or way of looking at or thinking t something 方面：
侧面
a measurement in space, for example the height, width or length of
the right thing to do 不情愿的：勉强的
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primitive
ad.belonging to a very simple society with no
industry,etc.
原始的：远古的
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permanent
adj. lasting for a long time or for all time in the future
花瓶；装饰瓶
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comparison
n the process of comparing two or more people or
things
比较
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political
adj. connected with the state, goverment or public
affairs
政治的；政府的
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friction
n. disagreement or a lack of friendship among people
who have different opinions about something
争执：分歧：不合
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temporary
adj. lasting only for a short time, not permanent
microscope, that causes infectious disease in people,
animals and plants 病毒；滤过性病毒
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tobacco
n. the dried leaves of the tobacco plant that are used
for making cigarettes, smoking in a pipe or chewing