module2单词讲解

1.amusing adj funny and entertaining✧I don't find his jokes at all amusing.amused adj if you are amused by something, you think it is funny and you smile or laugh be amused at/by✧Ellen seemed amused by the whole situation.✧an amused smile/look/expression etckeep sb amused✧There were puzzles and games to keep the children amused.amusement with/in amusement to sb's amusement即学即练：When Mike was a child, he often ______ himself with his toy.迈克孩提时经常摆弄玩具取乐。

Much _____ ______________, his false beard fell off.使我感到及其好笑的是，她的假胡子掉下來了。

2.energetic adj having or needing a lot of energy or determination✧an energetic manenergetic in doing sth✧We need to be more energetic in promoting ourselves abroad.energetically adv即学即练：My grandfather is as _____ as a young man and hates sitting around doing nothing all day.A. enthusiasticB. energeticC. talkativeD. sensitive--- You are always full of ________. Can you tell me the secret?--- Taking plenty of exercise every day.A. powerB. strengthC. forceD. energy3.intelligent adjan intelligent person has a high level of mental ability and is good atunderstanding ideas and thinking clearly✧Sontag was once famously described as the most intelligent woman in America.an intelligent comment, question, conversation etc shows that you havethought about something carefully and understand it well✧It's impossible to have an intelligent conversation with him.an intelligent creature is able to think and understand✧Are there intelligent beings on other planets?intelligence n high/low intelligence✧John showed high intelligence from an early age.4.nervous adj worried or frightened about something, and unable to rela xnervous about✧She was so nervous about her exams that she couldn't sleep.nervous of✧We were all a bit nervous of him at first (=frightened of him) .often becoming worried or frightened, and easily upset✧She's a nervous, sensitive child.nervousness n[U]✧Mike's nervousness showed in his voice.anized adj involving people working together in an effective and well planned way✧Organized groups of citizens are more successful at changing the government's mind.well/badly/carefully etc organized✧I want to work with a well organized team.✧It will take me a few days to get organized.organize v to make the necessary arrangements so that an activity can happeneffectively✧The course was organized by a training company.✧He doesn't need you to organize his life for him.organization n6.patient adj able to wait calmly for a long time or to accept difficulties,people's annoying behaviour etc without becoming angry✧You'll just have to be patient and wait till I'm off the phone.patient with✧Louise was very patient with me.patiently adv✧He waited patiently for Katherine to speak.patience nhave little/no patience with sb✧She has no patience with time-wasters.lose/run out of patience (with sb)即学即练：你对我母亲要有耐心--- 她的耳朵越开越背了。

You ‘ll have to ____________ my mother---she’s going rather deaf.He is a person with strong will and can be patient _______ all kinds of sufferings.A. withB. ofC. toD. at7.serious adja serious situation, problem, accident etc is extremely bad or dangerous✧the serious problem of unemploymentbe serious about✧Is she serious about giving up her job?I'm seriousimportant and needing a lot of thought or attention✧the serious business of earning a livingserious attention/consideration/thoughtseriously advtake sb/sth seriously✧As a teacher, it's important that the kids take you seriously.✧Something was seriously wrong .8.shy adj nervous and embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people,especially people you do not know✧She was very shy with strangers.✧He was too shy to sit by me in class.9.strict adj expecting people to obey rules or to do what you saystrict about✧This company is very strict about punctuality.strict with✧The Stuarts are very strict with their children.✧Amy was attractive, although not beautiful in the strictest sense of the word.即学即练：Mr.Lu is a teacher who is very strict ______ himself and ______ his work.A. with; inB. with; atC. in; withD. at; in____________, your opinion isn’t the same as mine.A. Strict spokenB. Strict speakingC. Strictly spokenD.Strictly speaking.10.avoid .v to prevent something bad from happening✧It is important to take measures to avoid the risk of fire.avoid doing sth✧The refugees left to avoid getting bombed.即学即练：He left the room to avoid _________ to speak to her.A. havingB. haveC. haveD. hadJohn hurried into the classroom to avoid _________ by his teacher.A. seeingB. seeC. to be seenD. being seen11.hate v to dislike something very much✧He hates his jobhate doing sth✧Paul hates having his picture taken.hate to do sth✧I hate to see you unhappy.hate it when✧Pam hates it when Lee calls her at work.hate sb doing sth✧Jenny's mother hates her staying out late.hate sb for (doing) sth✧She hated him for being so happy.I hate to think what/how/where etc✧I hate to think what would have happened if you hadn't called the police.I hate to say it, but.../I hate to tell you this, but...✧I hate to say it, but I was glad when he went home.即学即练：---Ken, _________, but your TV is going too loud.---Oh, I’m sorry. I’ll turn it down right now.A. I’d like to talk with you.B. I’m really tired of this.C. I hate to say thisD. I need your help.pletely adv to the greatest degree possible= totally✧I completely forgot that it was his birthday yesterday.13.immediately adv without delay= at once✧The telephone rang, and he answered it immediately.conj as soon as✧Immediately you begin to speak, he gives you his full attention.14.appreciate v to understand how serious or important a situation or problem is orwhat someone's feelings are✧He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.appreciate what/how/why✧It is difficult to appreciate how bad the situation had become.used to thank someone in a polite way or to say that you are grateful forsomething they have done✧I appreciate your concern, but honestly, I'm fine.✧I'd appreciate it if you let me get on with my job.to understand how good or useful someone or something is✧Her abilities are not fully appreciated by her employer.即学即练：We greatly _______ your timely help.我们非常感激你们及时的帮忙。