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請(qǐng)看下面兩道高考題:
1.The fact that she never apologized________a lot about what kind of person she is. (2008 山東卷)
A.says B.talks
C.appears D.declares
2.I began to feel______ in the new school when I saw some familiar faces.(2008 山東卷)
A.at home B.at heart
C.at will D.at night
第一題答案為A。say在這里不是“說”的意思,而是“表明,顯示”之意。句意為:“她從來不道歉,這清楚地表明了她是怎樣的一種人?!钡诙}答案為A。at home 這里不是“在家里”之意,而是“舒適自在,無拘無束”的意思。句意為:“在這所新校里,我看到一些熟悉的面孔后,不再那么拘束了?!?/p>
近幾年經(jīng)常出現(xiàn)類似試題,其中的熟詞意義不熟?!镀胀ǜ咧杏⒄Z課程標(biāo)準(zhǔn)(實(shí)驗(yàn))》所給詞匯表中只給了單詞及詞性,這與以往的《教學(xué)大綱》是不同的。考生往往單純注重一些生詞及短語,忽視了熟詞僻義。殊不知,熟悉的詞匯在特定文字中的取義,往往成為語句結(jié)構(gòu)的樞紐,意義重大,可以幫助考生把握作者的思想意圖,常常是解題的關(guān)鍵所在。因此,我們必須全面掌握詞義,不可淺嘗輒止。下面筆者對(duì)照大綱詞匯表,在多年的教學(xué)實(shí)踐中梳理了閱讀時(shí)常見并影響閱讀的熟詞僻義現(xiàn)象,供考生備考之用。
1.appeal to 呼吁
The government appealed to the crowd not to panic after the earthquake in Wenchuan,Sichuan.四川汶川大地震后,政府呼吁群眾不要驚慌。
注意:appeal to 后接 ones conscience/better nature/sense of justice等詞時(shí),則表示“喚起某人的良知/正義感等”。
2.bridge v.bridge the gap (between) 消除(……間的)隔閡;彌合差距
It is generally accepted that communication is an effective way to bridge the generation gap between parents and children.人們普遍認(rèn)為,交流是消除父母和孩子間的代溝的有效途徑。
3.call up 使回憶起,使想起;征召(某人)入隊(duì)、入伍
Jack was called up for the game against Japan.杰克應(yīng)召入隊(duì),參加和日本隊(duì)的比賽。
4.celebrate v.贊揚(yáng),贊美
In their native Puerto Rico,local people celebrate coqui frogs.But in Hawaii,the foreign frog has been condemned as a harmful animal. 考齊蛙在他們波多黎各老家被人們稱頌,但在夏威夷,這些外來者卻被指責(zé)為有害的動(dòng)物。
注意:be celebrated for 以 …… 而著名
5.claim v.索要;(災(zāi)難、事故等)奪走(生命)
She claimed damages from the company for the injury she had suffered. 她因受傷向公司索要損害賠償金。
The air crash on May 31 in Sichuan Province claimed 18 lives. 5月31日的四川飛機(jī)失事事故使18人遇難。
6.escape v.被忘掉;被忽視
It might have escaped your notice,but
Im very busy at the moment. 也許你沒注意到,可我此刻忙得不可開交。
7.put out 公布;感到惱火(通常用于被動(dòng)語態(tài))
We were a little put out at not being invited to the birthday party. 我們?yōu)闆]有被邀請(qǐng)參加生日晚會(huì)而感到有點(diǎn)惱火。
Police have put out a description of the man they want.警方公布了他們通緝的那名男子的圖像。
8.sit v.參加考試
Candidates in earthquake-stricken area are allowed to sit (for) the college entrance exam in July. 地震災(zāi)區(qū)的考生被允許在七月份參加高考。
9.practice n.慣例,習(xí)俗
The boys make a practice of cheating at examinations. 這些男孩子們以考試作弊為常事。
10.say v.比方說,假設(shè);表明,顯示;(用文字、數(shù)字、圖畫)傳達(dá)信息
Ten pounds of pure gold will not make so great a bulk as say seven pounds of gold mixed with three pounds of silver. 10磅純金的體積不如,比方說,7磅金子和3磅銀子的混合體積那么大。
The clock in the hall said it was 8:00.大廳的鐘顯示是8點(diǎn)鐘。
11.serve v.起作用,產(chǎn)生效果(后接不定式)
Nothing is so big that it is impossible to get over,and hurt only serves to make us stronger.人生沒有克服不了的事,傷害只能使我們更加堅(jiān)強(qiáng)。
12.work out 成功地發(fā)展;(定期)鍛煉身體
Things have worked out quite well for us.事情的結(jié)果對(duì)我們很不錯(cuò)。
I work out with weighs on a daily basis to keep fit.我每天舉重以保持健康。
13.observe v.遵守(規(guī)則、法律等);慶祝,歡度
You must keep it in mind that you are a student in this school,so you should observe the school rules.你必須牢記你是這所學(xué)校的一個(gè)學(xué)生,你應(yīng)該遵守校紀(jì)。
Do they observe Christmas? 他們過不過圣誕節(jié)?
14.water v.充滿眼淚;流口水
Chopping onions always makes my eyes water.切洋蔥總使我眼睛流淚。
The smells from the kitchen made our mouths water.廚房里的香味饞得我們直流口水。
15.leave out 被忽視;被冷落(通常用于被動(dòng)語態(tài))
All the others seemed to know each other and I began to feel left out. 其他所有人看上去都彼此認(rèn)識(shí),于是我開始覺得被冷落了。
16.when conj.考慮到;既然;雖然;盡管;如果
Why do you want a new job when youve got such a good one already? 既然你已經(jīng)有了這么好的工作,為什么還要找新的工作?
They kept digging when they must have known there was no hope. 他們明知道沒有希望,但還是不停地挖。
17.while conj.雖然,盡管(用于句首)
While I am willing to help,I do not have much time available. 盡管我愿意幫忙,但是沒多少時(shí)間。
18.address 對(duì)……說話;向……致意
He addressed his complaints to the manager. 他向經(jīng)理訴了苦。
19.arrest 吸引
Marys beauty arrests many eyes.瑪麗的美貌吸引了眾多的目光。
20.attend (to) 料理,處理,照顧
Youd better attend to the children first—they need their breakfast.你最好還是先去照料孩子——他們要吃早餐。
21.check 使突然停止;制止
We should check the spread of the disease.我們應(yīng)該阻止疾病的蔓延。
22.command 值得,應(yīng)得;俯臨,俯瞰
His bravery commands our respect.他的勇氣博得了我們的尊敬。
His house commands a fine view of the town.從他家可以俯瞰鎮(zhèn)上的美景。
23.count 值得考慮;有重要意義
He is the only person that really counts.他是唯一有影響的人。
24.credit 把……歸因于
Miraculous powers are credited to relics.人們認(rèn)為這些早期遺物具有神奇的力量。
25.cross 脾氣壞的;易怒的
She is rather cross now.她現(xiàn)在脾氣不太好。
26.hit 成功而風(fēng)行一時(shí)的事物
The new record is a big hit. 這張新唱片非常成功。
27.invite 吸引;招致(麻煩等)
Leaving the window open is just inviting the thief to enter.窗戶不關(guān)簡直就是引賊入室。
28.might 力量;能力;威力
I pushed the car with all my might.我使盡全力來推車。
29.minute 微小的;細(xì)小的;極少的
The wound was full of minute pieces of glass.傷口里滿是細(xì)小的玻璃渣。
30.novel 新奇的;新穎的
a novel idea/suggestion 新奇的想法/建議
31.particular (過分)講究的;挑剔的
She is particular about what she wears.她對(duì)穿著很講究。
32.sound 健康的;健全的;完好的
He is of sound mind and body.他身心健康。
33.spare (常與否定詞連用)節(jié)約;吝惜
He spared no efforts on his studies.他在研究方面不遺余力。
34.subject 使遭受;使經(jīng)受;使服從
He subjected us to great suffering.他使我們?cè)馐芰藰O大的痛苦。
35.value 尊重;重視
Ive always valued your advice.我一向重視你的意見。
36.wage 進(jìn)行;開始;開展(戰(zhàn)爭、運(yùn)動(dòng)等)
wage a war on/against crime 展開反對(duì)犯罪的斗爭
37.want 欠缺;缺乏
She wants the courage to tell him the truth. 她缺乏告訴他真相的勇氣。
【鞏固練習(xí)】
1.What a great misfortune it is that the earthquake which happened in Wenchuan County,Sichuan Province has______ more than 70,000 lives!
A.dismissed B.claimed
C.occupied D.submitted
2.Can a letter______ the gap of time and lead a boy to the heart of his dead father in the earthquake?
A.bridge B.acquire
C.approve D.convey
3.—What time is it______ your watch?
—My watch______ ten thirty,but it______ten minutes a day.
A.by;says;loses B.by;says;drops
C.on;tells;loses D.on;tells;drops
4.Outside my office window,there is a fire ______on the right.
A.ladder B.escape
C.steps D.stairs
5.His phone number______ me,or I would have called him up.
A.left B.escaped
C.disappointed D.discouraged
6.The sight of the fruit salad made our daughters mouth______.
A.wet B.water
C.pour D.moisten
7.Students are not allowed to______ the final exam if they have missed one third of the lessons.
A.make B.sit C.offer D.go
8.The chairman was evidently______ by Jims words and glared at him for a few seconds.
A.put down B.put away
C.put across D.put out
9.Since I could not see anything through the microscope,______ my careful adjustment,I gave up.
A.for all B.above all
C.after all D.in all
10.People in other parts of the world have been______ Christmas for centuries.
A.observing B.attending
C.spending D.enjoying
11.Some adverts(廣告),like the environmental protection advertisement,______ to our conscience or our desire to be worthy citizens.
A.adapt B.attach
C.appeal D.adjust
12.From then on,he played the game with a new confidence and power that quickly drew the attention of the national team, and he was______ to the majors(棒球聯(lián)合總會(huì)).
A.taken on B.checked out
C.called up D.turned out
13.As the popular saying______: “Laugh and the whole world laugh with you.Cry and you cry alone.”
A.speaks B.goes
C.tells D.talks
14.If you want to see a doctor,you fix a date with him ahead of time.That is a common ______ in the USA.
A.sense B.practice
C.rule D.reality
15.______ I really dont like art,I find his work impressive.(2007 山東卷)
A.As B.Since C.If D.While
16.If I were you,Id stop smoking and ______ on a daily basis.
A.work out B.work up
C.work off D.work over
17.We didnt plan our art exhibition like that but it______ very well.
A.worked out B.tried out
C.went on D.carried on
18.How can you expect to learn anything ______ you never listen? (2006 山東卷)
A.in case B.even if
C.unless D.when
鞏固練習(xí)答案:
1-5 BAABB 6-10 BBDAA
11-15 CCBBD 16-18 AAD★