英语单词解析

1. figure
■ n [C]
◆[常用复数] 数字；位数；算术
the latest trade figures最新的贸易数据
have a head for figures有算术头脑He got a job, earning close to six figures. 他找到一份工作，收入接近六位数。

2013 陕西改
❖ (尤指女性的) 体形/ 身材；身影She has a good figure. 她有很好的身材。

She goes to the gym regularly to keep her figure (= stay thin). 她常去健身房健身来保持身材。

a tall figure in black 一个黑衣高个子
人影
人物；人士an important or famous person
a public / a leading/ an authority figure公众人物/ 领军人物/ 权威人士
figure out弄清楚；弄明白；计算出I couldn’t figure out what I had done to annoy my boss. 我不明白自己做了什么让老板生气。

例句：
◇It’s important for the figures to be updated regularly. (2011 北京单选)
◇The way you design your home may have an effect on your figure.
(2015 全国阅读改)
◇Even to this day, Lincoln is regarded as one of the most inspiring figures in the world. (2012 浙江书面表达)
◇What I still can’t figure out is why I never got tired, never felt better in my life. (2015 天津阅读表达)
2. appearance 4 n
【精讲】
[C] & [U] 外观；外貌；外表They've changed the appearance of the whole building. 他们改变了整座建筑的外观。

Don’t judge by appearances —
appearances can be misleading. 不要以貌取人——外貌有的是靠不住的。

❖ [C] [常用单数] 出现；到来
I don’t want to go to the party, but I suppose I’d better put in / make an appearance (= go there for a short time). 我不想去参加这个聚会，不过我认为最好还是去露个面。

appear 5 vi
◆出现
One day a stranger appeared on my doorstep. 一天，一个陌生人出现在我家门前。

⌧ [用作系动词] 似乎；显得
①appear (to be) + adj / n:
She tried hard to appear (to be) calm at the interview. 面试时她努力让自己显
得镇静。

He appeared to be a gentleman — he was wearing a suit, not like a thief at all. 他看起来像个正人君子——穿着西
装，根本不像小偷。

2009 四川
②appear to do sth:
There appears to have been a mistake. 看来一直有一个差错。

③it appears + (that) 从句：
It appeared that he had a taste for music. 他似乎喜欢音乐。

例句
◇One can’t find in the guide-book the information about how a town has developed to the present appearance. (2008 安徽完形)
◇Alloy wheels were invented in 1967, sixty years after the appearance of tarmacked roads (柏油路). (2013 重庆阅读)
◇After reading, bits and pieces of thoughts will appear in our mind. (2015 上海书面表达)
◇People who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. (2011 辽宁阅读)
3.expression
[C] & [U] 表示；表达sth you say, write or do that shows what you think or feel
freedom of expression 言论自由
I sent them flowers as an expression of thanks. 我给他们送去鲜花表示感谢。

It’s better to give expression to your anger, rather than hiding it. 最好把你的愤怒表达出来，不要隐藏。

❖[C] 表情；神色 a look on a person’s face that shows their thoughts or feelings
The expression on her face is very friendly. 她脸上的表情很友好。

外研②– 4
an expression of happiness 喜悦的神色
I could tell from his expression that he was unhappy. 我从他的表情看出他不高兴了。

[C] 表达；词语a word or phrase You can learn interesting words and expressions by reading poems. 通过阅读诗歌，你能学到有趣的词语和表达。

人教⑥– 2
◇The specific expression of anger also differs from person to person based on biological and cultural forces. (2014 江苏阅读)
◇Our facial expressions convey our emotions, such as anger, or joy, or disappointment. (2010 江西阅读) ◇Some of the texts have too many new words and expressions which are hard for us. (2012 辽宁书面表达)
4. *feature
◆特征；特点an important or noticeable part of sth
a common feature of modern life 现代生活的共同特点
the main geographical features 主要的地理特征外研③–1
One of the distinguishing features of modern banking is its dependence on computers. 现代银行业的显著特征之一是依赖计算机。

❖面貌的一部分(指眼、口、鼻等)；面貌(特征) a part of the face
have nice features 容貌姣好
Her eyes are her best feature. 她五官中眼睛最好看。

♦(报纸、电视等的) 特写；专题节目a special article or programme about sb / sth
She showed great interest in a special feature on education in today’s newspaper. 她对今天报纸上一个关于教育的专题文章特别感兴趣。

■v
◆vt以…为特色；是…的特征to include sb / sth as an important part
The building features a state-of-the-art security system. 最先进的安全系统是这座大楼的特色。

Pupils visited some of the websites featured in the article. 小学生们访问了文章中主要介绍的一些网站。

❖vi占重要地位；起重要作用to have an important part in sth
Fish features in the Japanese diet. 鱼在日本人的饮食中占重要地位。

◇In selecting a dictionary, check the features it offers besides vocabulary definitions. (2015 湖南任务型阅读)
◇Recently, Michelle Higgins has shown great interest in photo exhibits which feature young artists with Islamic or Chinese background. (2015 广东信息匹配)
5. look
◆看
give sb a look 看某人一眼
steal a look 偷看一眼
at the first look 看第一眼时
I really want to have / take a look at the big stores in London. 我真想去看看伦敦的那些大商场。

❖神色；表情an expression in your eyes or face
A serious / puzzled look passed over his face. 他脸上流露出严肃/ 迷惑的神色。

♦ [常用复数] 外表；外观；外貌the appearance of sb / sth
good looks好看的长相
Don’t judge a man by his looks. 不要以貌取人。

It’s going to rain today by the look of it (=judging by appearances). 看样子今天要下雨了。

⌧(服装、头发等的) 时尚；风格；样式a fashion or a style
They’ve given the shop a completely new look to appeal to young customers. 他们把商店装修一
新来吸引年轻的顾客。

◇Then I looked at Adam, who had a curious look on his face. (2009 陕西完形)
◇Shortly after suffering from a massive earthquake and being reduced to ruins, the city took on a new look. (2013 江苏单选)
【精讲】
■ (built, built) v
◆vt & vi建(房)；建造
❖vt创建(事业)；树立(名声)；培养
③vi 发展；加强
■n[C] & [U] 体格；体型；身材
a man of strong build体格健壮的人
a man of average / medium build 中等身材的人
7. absent
◆缺席的；不在的
❷缺乏的
●心不在焉的
an absent expression 心不在焉的神情
8. distant
◆远离的；远处的；久远的
②疏远的；冷淡的
He took a distant attitude towards me. 他对我很疏远。

【精讲】
■ v
◆vt & vi (使) 合适；(使) 合身to be the right shape and size for sb or sth
Thi s key doesn’t fit the lock. 这把钥匙打不开这把锁。

I have gained weight: my clothes do not fit. 我长胖了，衣服都不合身了。

译林①– 3
辨fit, match, suit
三者都可用作动词，表“适合”之意。

fit 多指大小、形状等合适，引申为“一致”、“吻合”。

• Her coat fits (her) exactly. 她的大衣很合身。

• All the facts certainly fit your theory. 所有的事实都和你的说法相符。

match多指大小、色调、形状、性质等相匹配、协调。

• The curtains and the carpets match perfectly. 窗帘和地毯十分协调。

• Do you think these two colours match? 你觉得这两种颜色相配吗？
suit 主要指款式、颜色或花样等适合。

也可指合乎需要、口味、性格、条件、身份等。

• Red and black are colours that suit me very well. 红色和黑色都是适合我的颜色。

• The seven o’clock train will suit us very well. 7点钟那班火车很适合我们。

• Very spicy food doesn’t suit my stomach. 太辣的东西我吃了胃不舒服。

⍓ vt安装
The motorbike is fitted with a headlight. 这辆摩托车装了个前灯。

Mr Wang fitted a new lock on the door. 王先生在门上装了一把新锁。

fit … in / in to 安排时间(见某人、做某事)；有足够的空间
If my schedule allows it, I’ll fit you in. 如果日程安排允许，我就抽空见你。

I want to fit in a swim before supper. 晚餐前我想抽时间游个泳。

Could you fit one more table in? 还能再放张桌子吗？
fit in (with)适合；(与…) 合得来；适应
The new building must fit in with its surroundings. 这座新建筑必须与其周围的环境相协调。

I wasn’t sure if she would fit in with my friends. 我不确定她是否能与我的朋友合得来。

Jenna decided she’d continue to try to fit in at her new school. 詹娜决定继续努力适应新学校。

2008
■adj
◆适合的；合格的；能胜任的
the principle of “survival of the fittest” “适者生存”法则2008 上海
①(be) fit to do sth:
The water in this pool is fit to drink. 这个池塘里的水适合饮用。

②(be) fit for:
I think I’m fit for the job. 我认为我适合这项工作。

健康的；强健的
Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. 运动有助于你保持健康和接触大自然。

2009 重庆
►fitness n[U] 适合；健康；健壮。