牛津版高一英语模块二Unit1单词讲解_8

牛津版高一英语模块二Unit 1单词讲解

1.puzzled

adj. I was puzzled how to deal with the situation.

* puzzling It’s a puzzling question to me.

* puzzle 1）Vt. This sentence puzzles me.

He puzzled his brain all day over the problem, but didn’t solve it.

2）n. It’s quite a puzzle to us how he did that.

I am in a puzzle. (= I am puzzled / at a loss.)

2.search

v. * search sth. for sth.

The police searched the house for the stolen ring.

* search (through) sp for sth.

He searched through all the drawers for the key.

* search for sth

I have been searching for the same kind of shoes as these.

n.* The search for the missing men was given up.

* in search of: He went to Paris in search of a better life.

* make a search for

3.witness

n. witness to/of sth The police found the witness to the murder case.

v.witness sth Did you witness the accident?

witness to doing sth / sth.He witnessed to having seen the man entering the room.

He witnessed (to)the truth of my statement.

4.research

n.［U］［C］research on/into sth

He was doing/making research on the subject in Roman history.

Please carry out a research into the causes of the plane crash.

v. research into/on sth

They have been researching into the subject these days.

5.frightening

adj. He spoke in a frightening manner（样子）.

* frightened adj.

The child stared at the man with frightened eyes.

The frightened girl was speechless.

She was very frightened to（做--- 而害怕）look down from the top of the building.

The boy was frightened that（对----感到害怕）he would get lost.

* frighten Vt.

The sudden noise frightened us.

The little girl was frightened by/at the big dog.

The dog frightened the thief away.

* fright n.

get/ have a fright

The dog barked and gave him a fright.

6.possibility

n ［U］可能性，可实现性（a possibility）

possibility of sth; possibility that

the possibility of success

Is there any possibility that he will be elected chairman?

［C］可能发生的事

His retirement（退休）is a possibility.

* possible adj

It’s possible for sb to do sth It’s possible for him to solve the problem.

It’s possible that It’s possible that his illness will get worse.

as + adj. / adv. as possible Read as many books as possible.

if possible Send it by air mail if possible.

* possibly adv.

7.murder

n.［U］谋杀，凶杀Murder will out.（谚）纸里包不住火

［C］凶杀案There were three murders in one month.

* get away with murder逍遥法外

Vt. The deranged（精神错乱的）man murdered two innocent（无辜的）children.

* murderer杀人犯The murderer was sentenced to death .

murderess女杀人犯(actor, actress; waiter, waitress; prince, princess)

8.evidence

n. ［U］evidence of sth ; evidence that ; evidence to do sth

Do you have any evidence of his innocence?

There is no evidence that he is guilty.(= There is no evidence of his being guilty.)

We have enough evidence to prove him innocent.

* provide evidence * gather evidence *dig up evidence 9.progress

n.［U］You have made great/much/rapid progress in speaking English.

The game is still in progress.

Vi.We are now progressing steadily（稳当地）with our work.

You have progressed quickly in maths.

10.disappointed

adj.be disappointed at/about/with/in sb/sth

She looked disappointed.

I was disappointed at the result.

be disappointed that

I was disappointed that our team had lost the game.

be disappointed to do sth

He was disappointed to hear the news.

* disappointing adj.

* disappoint Vt. 使失望（opp. encourage）