词汇精析2
lift [l ft] 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 [ 'r d n li] 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 ['el ve t] 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 [ r 'st :(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 [r ma nd] 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 at 对...很震惊
I was shocked at this sudden change in their attitude. ________________________________.
(他们的态度突然改变,使我感到震惊。)
10. fall in love with 爱上
第一眼看到那位漂亮的女士,他就爱上了她。___________________________________.
(At the sight of the beautiful lady, he fell in love with her.)
练习:选词填空,根据需要做适当变形。
lift; originally; elevate; drown out; restore; charm; bring back to life; feel sorry for; be shocked at; fall in love with
1. The house is in a(n) ___________________ position, overlooking the town.
2. The old temple ___________________ during the early nineteenth century.
3. Will you please give me a ___________________ to the gas station
4. She's got a good education and a(n) ___________________ personality and she should go far.
5. He happened to be saved by a good person and ___________________ again.
6. A lonely young sailor ___________________ himself because his girlfriend no longer loved him.
7. I ___________________ the level of corruption (腐败) that exists in most developing countries.
8. Many of the great movie stars of today were ___________________ discovered by talent scouts.
9. The roar of the motor ___________________ the distant noises of battle.
10. Spring is a perfect time ___________________ life, with nature, with ourselves and with those who share our lives.
【Keys】 1.elevated 2.was restored 3.lift 4.charming 5.was brought back to life 6.felt sorry for 7.have been shocked at 8.originally 9.drowned out 10.to fall in love with