综英复习题

Unit 1

Bruise Scar

1.Be sure to store these tropical fruits carefully as they bruise easily.

2.She continued massaging her right foot, which was bruised and aching.

3.He was scarred for life during a pub fight.

4.This is something that is going to scar him forever.

Dampen Soak

5.Nothing quite beats the luxury of soaking in a long and hot bath at the end of a tiring day.

6.Dampen the stamp at the back and stick it on the envelope; there you are.

7.I have gotten my feet thoroughly soaked in the cold, feeling frozen through and through.

8.I hate to dampen your spirits, but aren’t you overlooking a few minor points? Acknowledge Admit

9.“There are some faults which men readily admit but others not so readily”

10.The general finally acknowledged that the war had not been going as well as expected, but he

affirmed that a shift in strategy would enhance the prospects of victory.

11.His cooking reflects a determination to acknowledge his northern roots.

12.He admitted under questioning that he was in the service of a foreign power, but denied that

he was guilty of espionage.

Agony Anguish

13.In a Guatemalan prison, the man lingered in agony for 18 minutes when the lethal injection

finally took effect.

14.So you will be saving there villagers a lot of trouble and anguish if you tell us now where

they are.

15.No child deserves to live in the shadow of fear, anguish and pain.

16.The driver screamed in agony, and dropped the automatic as he was crushes between the door

and the chassis.

Ensconce agony vulnerable in private dazzle avow travesty dainty approve relieve decree flair

1. The local council decreed that the hospitals that are not able to reach the service standards should close.

2. When Hamlet murmured “to be, or not to be,” he was faced with an agonizing dilemma.

3. The young mother smiled approvingly at her son, who asked to play outdoors.

4. The Prime Minister is now firmly ensconced in Downing Street with a large majority.

5. We need a manager with plenty of flair to run the business in China.

6. It is noticed that quick-minded people suffer no vulnerability to criticism.

7. It was a relief to be outside in the fresh air again after staying weeks-long underground.

8. The government’s avowed commitment to reduce tax has been largely appreciated.

1.我自己还没有看过，不过大家都认为这是一部好片子。（suppose）

I have not seen it myself, but it is supposed to be a really good movie.

2.女主人把奶酪切成刚好一口的小片。（bite-size）

The hostess cut the cheese into bite-size pieces.

3.睡眠不足的话，没人能够正常生活。（deprive）