词汇精析2
lift [lɪft] v. 提升、抬起
n. 电梯、搭便车
The good news lifted my spirits. __________________________________________.
(这好消息使我精神大振。)
It was pouring rain and he just needed a lift. __________________________________.
(外面下着这么大的雨,而他只是想搭个便车而已。)
• give sb. a lift 让某人搭车
• thumb a lift 搭乘便车
词汇拓展:表示“升起、举起”的词有:lift, raise, elevate, boost
2. originally [ə'rɪdʒənəli] adv.原本;起初;独创地
我们起初只打算待几天。_________________________________________________.
(We originally intended to stay for just a few days.)
• original adj.原先的、起初的;新颖的、独特的 n.原版;真品
I prefer your original plan to these. ___________________________________________.
(我认为你最初的计划比这些都要好。)
He bought an original, not a print. ___________________________________________.
(他买的是真迹,不是复制品。)
• origin n.起源、开端
这个房子的历史得追溯到1750年。________________________________________.
(The origin of this house dates back to 1750.)
• originate v.发起;开始;起源于
这种建筑风格起源于古希腊。__________________________________________.
(The style of architecture originated from the ancient Greeks.)
词汇拓展:表示“起源,源自”的词有:originate, arise, result
3. elevate ['elɪveɪt] vt.举起;提拔;提升;鼓舞
vi.变高
They had the attempt to elevate Anderson to the presidency.__________________________.
(他们企图把安德逊抬上总统宝座。)
Reading good books elevates your mind. _______________________________________.
(阅读好书使人思想高尚。)
• elevate sb/sth to sth 提高,提升
很快他们就会提升你到他们的社会中较高的阶层。______________________________.
(Soon they will elevate you to a higher rank in their society.)
词汇拓展:表示“提升、升级”的词有:elevate, upgrade, promote
4. drown out 淹没,压过
欢呼声盖过了他的喊叫声。______________________________________.
(The loud cheers drown out his shouts.)
• drown v. 淹死;淹没
把猫淹死在河里是件残忍的事。______________________________________.
(It is cruel to drown the cat in the river.)
常见错误:这个孩子昨晚掉在河里淹死了。
误 The boy fell into the river and drowned to the death last night.
正 The boy fell into the river and was drowned last night.
析 drown本身含有“死”的概念,所以加to the death是多余的。
5. restore [ rɪ'stɔ:(r) ] vt. 恢复;归还;复原
警察正在努力恢复公共秩序。___________________________.
(The police are trying to restore public order.)
词汇拓展:表示“恢复”的词有:restore, refresh, recover, renew
6. charm [rɪˈmaɪnd] n.魅力;吸引力
v. (使)着迷;施魔法
这家旅馆风格独特,极具吸引力。______________________________________.
(The hotel is full of charm and character. )
She charmed her listeners with her sweet voice. __________________________________.
(她甜润的嗓子使听众如醉如痴。)
• charming adj.迷人的、可爱的
词汇拓展:表示“吸引,引诱”的词有:charm, attract, enchant, fascinate, tempt
7. bring ... back to life 使...恢复生气
树木和鲜花使这座城市恢复了生机。______________________________________.
(The trees and flowers bring the city back to life.)
注意:contact表示“联系”意义时,为及物动词,后直接加名词即可。
8. feel sorry for 同情; 对 ... 感到抱歉
不要为残疾人感到遗憾也不要取笑他们。______________________________________.
(Don't feel sorry for the disabled or make fun of them. )
词汇拓展:表示“同情,怜悯”的词有:show mercy to sb, show sympathy for sb, have pity on
9. be shocked